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The Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health has just published the results of the National Birth Center Study II. As the name suggests, this is the second time researchers have undertaken a multi-site study of U.S. birth centers to understand the process and outcomes of care in these settings. The first appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1989, and concluded that "birth centers offer a safe and acceptable alternative to hospital confinement for selected pregnant women, particularly those who have previously had children, and that such care leads to relatively few cesarean sections."
The current study describes birth centers as a "durable model" of care because, again, outcomes were excellent.
Here are the key findings of the National Birth Center Study II:
- Of more than 15,000 women eligible for birth center care when labor started, 93% had spontaneous vaginal births, and 6% had cesareans.
- 16% of women transferred during labor, and approximately 2.5% of mothers or newborns required transfer to the hospital after birth. Emergent transfer before or after birth was required for 1.9% of women in labor or for their newborns. Most women who transferred in labor had vaginal births.
- There were no maternal deaths. The intrapartum stillbirth rate was 0.47/1000, and the neonatal mortality rate was 0.40/1000 excluding anomalies.
I had an opportunity to interview one of the study authors, Cara Osborne, SD, MSN, CNM. Dr. Osborne is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas School of Nursing, a perinatal epidemiologist, and co-founder of Maternity Centers of America. I asked her what the study findings mean for women and families and what it will take to scale up the birth center model and expand access.
AR: Thanks for participating in this interview. First and foremost, what should expectant parents know about this study?
CO: The take away messages from this study for expectant parents are that birth center care is safe and minimizes the likelihood that their baby will need to be born by cesarean, and that if hospital care becomes necessary, that transfer is very unlikely (1.9%) to be an emergency.
(Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, APRN of Evidence Based Birth has prepared an excellent summary that appears at the American Association of Birth Centers web site with more about the study findings and their implications for women and families.)
The study is based on the AABC Uniform Data Set. What are the strengths and limitations of the UDS?
CO: The UDS data were collected prospectively, which means women were enrolled in the study before the outcome of the pregnancy was known. This is an important strength because it means that the ultimate outcome could not bias the data that were collected during the pregnancy. Also, the UDS is used across dozens of birth centers, so it also enables us to get much more data than would be possible from a single birth center site.
A primary limitation is that the UDS does not capture information that describes the family's experience of birth center care, which makes correlating the clinical findings with experiential information impossible. Also, the UDS isn't used by physicians practicing in hospitals, so we could not compare our findings to typical hospital-based care.
AR: The first National Birth Center Study reported outcomes of births from 1985 to 1987. Even though this study took place two decades later, the results are strikingly similar. If we've known for decades that birth centers are safe and effective, and they provide high quality care without costly hospital overhead, why isn't there one in every community?
CO: You're right, the results were very similar. For example the c-section rate in birth centers remained stable, going from 4% in the first study to 6% in the current study, while the national c-section rate during the same period has increased dramatically from 18% to 33%. We've known all along that greater use of birth centers could curb or reverse this trend, but there are several obstacles that have prevented a broad expansion of the model. They fall into three categories: systems obstacles, business obstacles, and professional obstacles.
Systems obstacles:
- Hospitals have been predominant place of birth in the U.S. for so long that associated processes such as payment by commercial insurers and state Medicaid, the filing of birth certificates, and administration of state required newborn screening tests have all been developed based on hospital timelines and protocols. Therefore, changing the place of birth requires changes in all the associated systems as well, which can be difficult.
Business obstacles:
- The skill set that it takes to be a good care provider and the skill set that it takes to start and run an efficient business have very little overlap, and it's the rare provider that has both.
- It takes a considerable capital investment to get a birth center up and running, and that's not something most providers can access.
- Equitable reimbursement for provider fees to midwives and facility fees to birth centers from commercial insurers and state Medicaid plans has not been available in most areas of the U.S., so the return on investment has been low.
Professional obstacles:
- Many physicians have opposed the independent practice of midwives while also refusing to enter in to collaborative practice agreements, which are required for midwives to provide intrapartum care in many states.
- Birth center regulations in many states require that a physician be the medical director of the center, and recruiting physicians to fill this role can be difficult.
- Hospitals have seen birth centers as competition and thus have not offered access to referral and transport.
AR: You are part of an effort to change things so that we do one day have a birth center in every community. Can you tell us about that effort, and why you think you will succeed?
CO: My co-founder Shannon Bedore and I formed Maternity Centers of America (MCA) in order to create a vehicle for addressing the barriers described above. As you pointed out, birth centers are a good thing and there should be more, so we built MCA to bring together professionals from a variety of backgrounds including business, real estate, construction, and health policy to look at the big picture of how maternity care works and find new ways to make birth centers a part of the healthcare system. If our efforts are successful, I believe that this broad range of perspectives will be the reason.
As our first step, we established a demonstration site in northwest Arkansas which will allow us to try new management strategies and find ways to leverage technology while staying true to the birth center model of care. From this flagship site, we hope to develop a replicable, scalable model for the development of birth centers around the U.S. This is not a new idea, nor one that only we are working to implement. Our colleagues at New Birth Company in Kansas City and at the Minnesota Birth Center in Minneapolis are also building replicable birth center models. Each of us has a slightly different approach, and all of us need to succeed in order to or build enough scale to have measureable impact on national outcomes.
AR: The American Association of Birth Centers and the American College of Nurse-Midwives are hosting a congressional briefing next month in Washington to share the study results. Why does this study matter to policy makers?
CO: This study is of particular interest to policy makers because of both its content and its timing. Maternity care makes up the largest proportion of the national hospital bill from a single condition, and a large proportion (45%) of that is paid by government programs. A recent report from the consumer advocacy organization Childbirth Connection entitled The Cost of Having a Baby in the United States highlights the striking cost of U.S. maternity care and its inverse relationship with clinical outcomes. The report showed that almost two-thirds (59-66% depending on payer and type of birth) of the total costs of maternity care went to cover facility fees charged by hospitals. Birth centers charge facility fees too, but they are a fraction of the typical hospital fee. In addition, c-sections cost commercial payers $19,000 more than vaginal births, and they cost Medicaid programs $9,500 more than vaginal births. Multiplied by the estimated number of excess cesareans in the United States, this means about $5 billion dollars could be saved each year by improving our ability to safely get babies born vaginally.
The low value of maternity care is coming into sharper focus for policy makers at the moment due to the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which adds maternity care to the list of essential health benefits and increases the number of pregnancies that will be covered by the government through the expansion of state Medicaid programs. As policymakers attempt to realign costs and outcomes, they are looking for strategies that address the "triple aim" of healthcare championed by Don Berwick and his colleagues: improving the experience of care, improving the health of populations, and reducing per capita costs of health care. Birth centers are a viable, evidenced-based option for meeting all three aims, which is rare, particularly in maternity care.
Are you surprised by the results of this new study? Will you share this information with your clients and students? Do you think this study will have an impact on the choices that women make about their birth location? Do you believe that more birth centers can help solve many of the problems facing birthing women and maternity care today? Share your thoughts in our comment section. I'd like to hear from you.- Sharon Muza, Community Manager.


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IXEurope announces the inauguration of its new IXDatacentre
IXEurope, Europe's specialist datacentre services company, has today announced the opening of its second IXDatacentre™ in the Saint-Denis region of Paris, marked by a launch event on the 1 March 2007.
IXEurope's customers use IXDatacentres™ as a cost effective way of housing their IT infrastructure in a secure and highly specified environment operated at optimum conditions. Named Paris2, this site is the fourteenth IXDatacentre™ in Europe after last year's acquisitions in the United Kingdom, Germany and in Switzerland.
IXEurope has been present in France since 2000 with its Paris1 IXDatacentre™ in the industrial park of Northern Paris II, near Charles-de-Gaulle Airport. With the opening of this new site, IXEurope intends to increase its market share in the French territory, providing services and space to corporate enterprise, telecoms and network companies.
Located in Saint-Denis, on the northern border of Paris, the IXDatacentre™ provides greater capacity to meet the growing demand for datacentre services for primary, secondary and business continuity sites. Built in 2000 by Viatel Inc, the facility has been upgraded by IXEurope to the highly specified datacentre infrastructure which enables IXEurope's customers to benefit from the best standards in terms of location, power supply and safety, while offering optimum environmental conditions. In terms of connectivity, IXEurope meets the needs for its customers with seven operators present, including France Telecom, Colt, NTT and Global Crossing who are already connected and providing a full range of telecommunications and networking services.
Both IXDatacentres (Roissy and Paris) will be inter-connected by an optical fibre network providing a �'dual site'' solution of particular interest to financial service customers, like Global Equities who has been a customer of IXEurope in France for three years. The key advantage of using independent datacentres is that companies can optimise performance and improve systems while reducing operational risks. Complemented by a range of datacentre services and specialist technical expertise, IXEurope provides customers with a complete datacentre solution.
IXEurope is one of Europe's fastest growing providers of datacentre services. Its principal activities include primary datacentre services, connectivity services and business continuity solutions.
IXEurope works with enterprise and internet customers to provide resilient datacentre infrastructure to house their IT systems far more cost-effectively than through in-house provision. The benefits include optimised IT performance, improved systems availability and reduced corporate risk through improved regulatory compliance. By continually focusing on quality, IXEurope also gives clients exceptional service levels and on-site access to a high level of technical expertise.
With award winning datacentre facilities in key European cities, broad technology expertise and a proven track record, IXEurope provides solutions that give customers the confidence that their operations are protected. The Company has over 400 customers in the enterprise, internet and networking markets including Merrill Lynch, Deutsche B�rse Systems AG, Network Rail and France Telecom.
Founded in 1998, IXEurope was listed on the London Stock Exchange in April 2006.
For more information please visit the website at www.ixeurope.com
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When it comes to glass replacement versus repair, Waterbury residents have an important decision to make. It is important to understand which option is the best option so that you can take care of the glass items and fixtures that you utilize each day. Common examples include your glass shower doors, the glass windows in your vehicle and the glass windows or room dividers in your commercial space. You want to save money, but you also want to make sure that the option you choose will last for a long time.
Repairing Your Auto Glass
Repairing auto glass does not take a lot of time thanks to the tools and technology that companies utilize today. So, you can usually have your vehicle back the same day that you get the repair done. You want to know if the window damage is at a point where it needs a complete replacement, or if you can simply get it repaired. This will require a professional inspecting the glass and evaluating the extent of the damage. If the issue is something like a small crack or chip, you can usually just have it repaired to make the window look like new again. Make sure to never allow even the smallest issue with auto index glass go unchecked. top article The smallest cracks and chips can become big problems relatively quickly. Once they become big, it can be dangerous to drive and the cost to fix the issue can be a lot more expensive.
Repairing Your Shower Glass Doors
You use your shower glass doors daily, so you want them to be in good condition. A problem with the glass can pose a number of problems. First, it might allow water to leak out when you are showering. Second, when the glass integrity is compromised, there is a higher risk of the glass shattering, which could result in someone cutting themselves. A glass repair professional can come to your home and inspect the problem with your glass shower doors to let you know what is needed to get it fixed.
Repairing Your Commercial Glass
When you are running a business, you want everything to be clean and in good condition at all times. This shows that you take pride in your business. Even the smallest crack or chip in commercial glass can make your business look unkempt. If the glass is facing the outside, there is a chance that even a small crack could quickly become a large break due to the weather, so make sure to have it promptly inspected and repaired.
You can see that glass repair in Waterbury can be the best choice in certain instances. It might be simpler and more cost-effective compared to outright replacing any glass that requires some attention. Talk to a glass repair professional to have your glass assessed to determine if repair is a viable option for you.
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Radiation - emanating from a radiation source - transports energy. The energy is transported in the form of electromagnetic waves (as with X-radiation) or as particle flow (as with alpha or beta radiation for example).
In the case of ionising radiation more energy is transported (per photon) as with visible light or with infrared radiation (thermal radiation). Matter penetrated by ionising radiation can thus be altered. To be more specific, atoms and molecules are ionised in the process, which means that electrons are "ejected" from the shells of atoms or molecules. The residual atom or molecule is then (at least for a short time) electrically positively charged. Electrically charged particles are called ions.
When ionising radiation hits living cells or organisms, these ionisation processes or other alterations in molecules can cause more or less severe damage to cells and organisms.
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Ionising radiation can be generated artificially (X-radiation) or occurs when certain atomic nuclei undergo radioactive decay (alpha, beta, gamma and neutron radiation). If certain atomic nuclei transform themselves into other nuclei without any external influence and emit high-energy radiation (ionising radiation) during the transformation, this characteristic is referred to as radioactivity. The process of nuclear transformation is defined as radioactive decay. The radioactive atomic nuclei are known as radionuclides.
Also when atomic nuclei are split, for example in the fuel rods of a nuclear reactor, ionising radiation is generated in addition to the fission products.
Depending on the starting material, stable or radioactive decay products are formed which can, for their part, further disintegrate. Radioactive substances continue emitting ionising radiation until the "last" radionuclide has decayed.
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Radioactive particles which emit beta radiation can also lead to a considerable radiation exposure when they are taken up by the body (incorporated) via inhaled air or food intake. In the case of external exposure, beta radiation can also damage body tissue as it can penetrate the body even if not very deeply. However, it loses significantly less energy over a certain distance than alpha radiation. We say that beta radiation has a lower biological effectiveness than alpha radiation.
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Neutron radiation is barely absorbed by air. Shielding is rather elaborate. Materials with the highest possible hydrogen content (such as paraffin, polyethylene, water) are used to initially slow down the neutrons. The slowed-down (thermal) neutrons have to be captured by an absorber (such as boron or cadmium). The gamma radiation emitted simultaneously has to be shielded by lead.
Especially due to the strong interaction with biological tissue (in particular the contained water molecules) neutron radiation has a high biological effectiveness.
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Gamma radiation results from the decay of radioactive atoms in the atomic nucleus, often in addition to alpha or beta radiation. It penetrates matter very easily. For this reason shielding is elaborate. Heavy materials such as lead and concrete are used.
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When the X-ray machine is turned off, no X-radiation is generated.
X-radiation can also be generated as a result of the decay of radioactive atomic nuclei if the chemical element is changed due to the decay. The atomic shell adapts to these changes and releases the energy in the form of X-radiation.
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Bluegrass masters McCoury, Bush to play Norwalk
Bluegrass singer-guitarist Del McCoury has been performing for more than 50 years, and mandolin player Sam Bush has been doing it for almost as long.
So it's more than a bit surprising to learn that the two have never performed together, especially since they have known each other since the mid-1960s.
This is soon to be rectified, as the musicians are embarking on a tour together that comes to the Norwalk Concert Hall on Sunday night, Feb. 24.
"This is the first, and I've known Sam Bush since the middle '60s when I met him at a festival in Lakeland, Fla., at George Jones' place," McCoury said during a phone interview from his home in Nashville, Tenn. "It'll just be me and him ... period -- no bands, just guitar and mandolin.
"Of course, Sam's also a fiddle player and he wants me to play banjo, too, which is what I first played when I played with Bill Monroe back in the '60s. I said, `Sam, I'm awful stiff these days, I don't know if I can play anything.'
"I know what to do, it's just doing it. My fingers don't want to go like they used to."
For the tour, McCoury, a 2011 inductee into the International Bluegrass Hall of Fame, said there will be a mix of songs and instrumentals, as well as a few stories about the musicians who developed bluegrass music decades ago.
"We'll do a lot of duet singing, and a lot of instrumental playing," he said of their plans. "It could be good because we were around when the first generation of bluegrass musicians were hot, so we know some stories about those guys.
"We thought it might be interesting if we tell stories about years ago, because the younger people never got to see Bill Monroe or The Stanley Brothers or Lester Flatt.
"When I first was hearing it, it was called `hillbilly' back then. Roy Acuff and Hank Snow and Hank Williams and Bill Monroe, they were all considered hillbilly singers. They never really classified it as bluegrass until the late '60s."
By that point, McCoury had already made a name for himself in the genre, most notably as a banjo player, guitarist and singer with Monroe's Blue Grass Boys. In early 2012, McCoury released a tribute to his old boss, a record called "Old Memories: The Songs of Bill Monroe."
"The anniversary of his 100th birth year was coming up, so I thought if I'm ever going to do a tribute to him, I need to do it now," McCoury said. "Because I played with him and I knew the keys he did everything in and I sang a lot of the songs with him back in those days, I thought I should do it.
"I had some songs in mind to do, and the boys in my band remembered a lot of songs they wanted me to do. Once we picked the songs, it didn't take us long to record that record."
The Del McCoury Band -- which includes his sons Ronnie on mandolin and Robbie on banjo -- has spent a lot of time recently recording and performing with New Orleans' legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band. The collaboration started a few years back when McCoury was asked to sing on the jazz band's record that was being issued as a way to raise money for a couple of good causes.
"They called and asked if I would go down and sing a couple songs for an album they were doing to help pay for lessons for a lot of the young jazz musicians and to help out some of the older ones that lost everything in (Hurricane) Katrina," McCoury, 73, said. "I said I'd love to help out, but I didn't know what to do and I had no idea what it was going to sound like or anything. But I'm always up for a challenge, so I went down and sang three songs with them and two ended up making it onto the album.
"That gave us an idea to get a bluegrass band together with a jazz band and see what it would sound like. So we were near San Francisco, both bands, and we recorded for about three days. We really didn't have anything that we rehearsed or anything, so we kind of rehearsed and recorded at the same time.
"We ended up with, I think, 14 songs, so then the managers and the booking agents had us go on tour with this record and we've done a lot of dates with them since then."
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Patent Holders Trying To Drag 3rd Parties Into Patent Disputes
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While the patent holders are claiming that without this the patents would be unenforceable, the EFF filing reasonably argues that the problem is that the patents were drafted poorly, and patents should make clear that when they list out a series of steps, those steps are performed by a single party. The arguments by the patent holders would put almost everyone at risk of being directly liable for patent infringement without them realizing it. We see broad patent claims asserted against various internet companies all the time. Imagine if every user of those services could suddenly be sued for infringement as well, just because clicking on a button, adding a tag or whatever, helped "infringe" on the patent in question in combination with the service provider?
As the filing notes, there is simply no social benefit to imposing liability on such third party users. They're hardly in a position to stop the infringement (let alone even know that it's going on). All they're doing is using a service that is offered to them.
Not surprisingly, one of the companies making this argument, McKesson, is using copyright law to back this fundamentally new interpretation of patent law. Specifically, McKesson cites the Supreme Court's terrible Grokster decision on third party liability, and is trying to extend it to patent law. Of course, McKesson does not even properly cite Grokster, falsely claiming that Grokster claims "a defendant's decision to profit from infringement 'while declining to exercise a right to stop or limit it'" makes one liable. That's simply not the Grokster rule at all. Grokster set out a specific set of criteria under which a third party would be liable, but "declining to exercise a right to stop or limit" is not nearly enough.


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High Point, N.C- Coker College's Alyssa Blanchard (3-8 overall, 1-3 conf.) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas women's tennis Player of the Week during week number five in the 2010 season.
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Twellman goes on season-ending injured reserve
The late-week injury list was released by the team's athletic training staff after training this morning. The story of the week was Taylor Twellman being placed on season-ending injured reserve on Wednesday after he experienced a setback in his attempt to come back from a head injury he suffered in 2008.
Along with Preston Burpo, who suffered multiple fractures in his lower right leg in the game against New York on May 29, he and Twellman are two names you will not see move from the "OUT" list for the rest of the 2010 season.
NE Revolution Injury List - June 25, 2010
PROBABLE: Kevin Alston (lower back strain), Mike Videira (L ankle sprain)
QUESTIONABLE: Pat Phelan (head)
OUT: Darrius Barnes (R foot sprain), Preston Burpo (R leg fracture), Edgaras Jankauskas (L adductor strain), Steve Ralston (L elbow dislocation), Khano Smith (R ankle sprain), Taylor Twellman (concussion)
Kevin Alston tweaked a muscle in his lower back last week during an off-week training session, but has been present at training and is listed as PROBABLE for Sunday's match against Chicago. Mike Videira is also listed PROBABLE for Sunday with a left ankle sprain. Videira has been present at training all week.
Pat Phelan made some cranial contact with a teammate during training on Friday morning on an aerial loose ball and though he was not seriously injured, he is listed as QUESTIONABLE for the Chicago game.
Darrius Barnes remains OUT while he recovers from a right foot sprain he suffered at Columbus on May 8. Barnes is becoming more active, beginning to jog out at training this week. Edgaras Jankauskas is also OUT this weekend with a left adductor strain he suffered in training last week. Steve Ralston will also sit 4-6 weeks after dislocating his left elbow in his first minute of action back with the Revs this season against Cruzeiro on June 13. Khano Smith will also be unavailable for Sunday's matchup with Chicago after spraining his right ankle during the international friendly with Cruzeiro on June 13.


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Ashley Judd splits from husband
The couple stunned fans by announcing plans to end the relationship on Tuesday (29Jan13).
A joint statement given to People.com reads, "We have mutually decided to end our marriage. We'll always be family and continue to cherish our relationship based on the special love, integrity, and respect we have always enjoyed."
There were no signs of trouble when the Double Jeopardy star spent her anniversary with the racecar driver on 12 December (12) as she tweeted, "Experiencing a profoundly poignant, unique, beautiful 11th Wedding Anniversary with my Love, Dario Franchitti. Family is irreplaceable."
Judd married Franchitti in a private ceremony in his native Scotland in 2001 after a two-year engagement.
Her half-sister, country singer Wynonna, was maid of honour, while the groom's brother Mario was the best man.


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The Henry County Local will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Early advertising and editorial deadlines of Friday, Jan. 15, by noon will apply for the Jan. 20 issue.
By U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie
Life coaches sometimes indicate that New Year's resolutions are a bit toxic, because they typically set the resolvers up for quick failure. And, so, they should be avoided.
I made a resolution over the holidays, but it isn't all that difficult or complicated.
Henry County made national news last week after a Henry County High School student's Facebook post about seeing another student refused lunch went viral, caught wind and sailed across local airwaves, across the country and even across the pond hitting the news in London.
The student's post expressed frustration with the school district for not allowing the other student to have a meal because her lunch account was overdue.
In Aesop's fable of the ant and the grasshopper, the ant works through the summer to create a store of food for the winter while the grasshopper laughs at him and spends his summer days playing. When winter comes, the ant has enough food to last through the cold months while the grasshopper dies of starvation. It is a cautionary tale of the importance of preparing for hard times even in times of plenty.
If it's true that it takes years of preparation to be an overnight success, the same can also be said of many laws approved during a legislative session.
This year is a prime example, with several high-profile measures having been considered by the General Assembly before. That includes those addressing booster seats, dating violence and an update of the state's telecommunications laws.
A Well-deserved 'Thank you'
Thanks for gathering
On Thursday, November 20, Providence New Castle had their Residents Family & Friends Thanksgiving meal.
When it comes to the holiday where you're supposed to be grateful, I've long picked up bad vibes from around the dinner table.
As I was driving to work last week on one of those particularly cold mornings, my car beeped at me and alerted me to the fact I only had enough gas to get ten more miles down the road.
First Class
I would like to commend the faculty and students of Henry County High School for again honoring past and present veterans, for anyone who has served their country or is now serving their country.
After years of refusing to get drawn into arguments about pollution — many others refer to it as "global warming" — there's been a breakthrough big enough to bring an end to my silence.
Thanks to Hometown Pizza
With seasonally cool temperatures blowing in from the north, it'd probably feel comforting to light a blaze in the fireplace and feel the warmth radiate into the living room.
Early next week, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, our nation will pause to pay tribute to its veterans.
Thanks for park
Too many times a nice gesture such as a "Thank you" goes unsaid. It's such a small couple of words with a huge impact. I would like to take the opportunity to do just that.
I was in college getting ready to head to campus for finals when I got the phone call no military wife wants to get.
"There's been an accident. Eight of our men are dead. Your husband could have been one of them."
County economic development efforts
As a voter, I take advantage of opportunities to learn more about the candidates asking for my vote. Yard signs and sensationalized TV ads don't tell me much, so I try to find ways to look a little deeper at those interested in representing me at local, state or federal levels.
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Anthony did such a great job selling our house! He was so professional and was really top notch every step of the way. I think the best part was that he gave us all of the information but let us make our own decisions. Anthony put a lot of work into the listing - it looked awesome and had tons of people looking at our house. We got the price we wanted and he even helped us find an awesome realtor in the area we were moving to! The buyer hit a few road bumps and Anthony held our hand through the whole process. We didn't have to deal with an "assistant" that didn't know what was going on, like so many other nightmare stories I hear. I am sure he has an assistant, but we didn't get passed around. We got Anthony every time . He was really there for us. And he even politely laughed at all of my terrible jokes. We will always call him first, no matter where we are and what kind of transaction we are doing. I know he will give honest answers and point us in the right direction. I can't recommend him highly enough
Oct 20, 2017
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I had considered selling one of my rental properties but just wasn't ready for the headaches. When my friend Debbie told me of her positive experience with Anthony I figured I'd give him a try. He advised me (without commitment) on what I should do before I list the property as far as repairs, and what to expect. Once Anthony listed the property, it sold in 3 days for more than my asking price and closed within about 30 days. Unbelievably smooth experience. For me it was "No Pain, Much Gain." Not only would I recommend him without reservation but I will definitely use him in the future. Great Guy, Great Realtor.
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"Anthony really knows the business of Real Estate. I was comfortable working with him from the very beginning. He listened to me, was honest with me and there was no time where I felt he wasn't working for "me." When we got our multiple offers he explained them all to me even as far as checking the buyers financing to see what worked best for me. Stayed in touch from the start of inspections to the close of escrow and was always there to answer any questions I had along the way. There were no surprises. I would highly recommend him to anyone I know who is looking to buy or sell a home. It truly was a stress-free experience."
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Anthony Pigati has been very helpful with the sale of our properties as well as very knowledgeable regarding the questions we have asked.
Anthony has been patient, kind, and honest with us when we first started the sale of the properties.
Anthony's office staff are very nice, polite and helpful.
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Anthony helped us find our "forever" home in Brentwood. I also had him sell two inherited homes in the area. When tax season rolled around, I reached out to Anthony to provide the property values of those homes. One estimate needed to reach back to values from 17 years ago. After Anthony conducted his research, he quickly provided the values on his official letterhead
Jul 5, 2017
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Mar 23, 2017
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Anthony operates a highly-effective & efficient realty business, with many valuable connections. I used him on a purchase and sale -- definitely a guy who found his calling; super friendly and welcoming, makes any situation comfortable and enjoyable... He really knows his stuff too, and is passionate about getting it done from beginning to end the right way!
Mar 23, 2017
Anthony Pigati sold our condo, our home and found us our current home. He also found my parents their home and helped them sell it when they moved out of state. He has sold a home and found a home for my brother as well. He has been the realtor for our family since 1998. He is professional and has years of experience in real estate. He is honest, reliable and extremely knowledgeable about the housing market. Anthony's integrity is outstanding and he won't let you down. Hands down this business man is FAR above 5 stars
Mar 23, 2017
Was informative, professional and personable. Got us top dollar for our house and closed the deal without any problems. Advertising was top notch and communication was always clear.
Mar 23, 2017
Anthony represented and helped me buy my first home. He knows the area and neighborhoods well, is always professional and very responsive. Excellent at keeping you informed of the process and attentive to your questions. I highly recommend him to represent you in buying or selling your next home, he is top notch at what he does!
Mar 23, 2017
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I use Anthony for all my real estate needs for several years. Always comes through with the perfect fit! His knowledge and integrity keeps me worry-free and protected in all my transactions. I highly recommend him.
Mar 23, 2017
Anthony helped us search for our home for over a year. He was always very informative and took the time to explain the process. He was very patient with our concerns and wants/needs that we had for a home. He was quick and knowledgeable in the negotiation process and helped us understand the pros and cons to "counter offers" presented
Mar 23, 2017
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Anthony helped us find our "forever" home in Brentwood. I also had him sell two inherited homes in the area. When tax season rolled around, I reached out to Anthony to provide the property values of those homes. One estimate needed to reach back to values from 17 years ago. After Anthony conducted his research, he quickly provided the values on his official letterhead.
May 6, 2016
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Hands down the best real estate broker I have ever worked with. We were looking for a house in Walnut Creek and went up against multiple offers...with his advice and expertise we were able to get into contract within weeks. His attention to detail and responsiveness is hard to find anywhere.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Just 39 seconds into overtime, James Zorich took a flick from Christopher Desrochers and blasted a ball from 30 yards out to give MIT a 3-2 win over Brandeis University on Wednesday. The Engineers posted their third consecutive three-goal victory, bringing their overall record to 5-4.
Chase Lochmiller opened the scoring in the 22nd minute by heading a cross by Walter Song. Tech doubled its lead 11 minutes later when a pass by Song deflected off a Brandeis defender onto Joshua Campoverde's foot who recorded the goal. MIT maintained its 2-0 advantage through the intermission.
The Judges broke onto the scoreboard six minutes into the second stanza when Kevin Murphy rocketed a shot from 20 yards that deflected off MIT goalkeeper Thomas Caldwell and into the net. Brandeis posted the equalizer with 5:26 remaining in regulation. Shelton Stewart served the ball to Ben Premo whose shot went off the past and landed in front of Scott Zackaroff, who converted for the score. The Judges were awarded a corner kick shortly thereafter but MIT's defense cleared the line and forced the extra session.
In the net, Caldwell collected seven saves for the Engineers. Jake Knoll made three stops for Brandeis before leaving the game due to injury. Pat Makridakis had one save as he finished the game for the Judges.


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Contractor bids for one of the Defense Information Systems Agency's largest networking contracts should be finished by the end of the month.
The goal in awarding the Global Information Grid Services Management Operations contract is to shrink costs, writes Terry Costlow of Defense Systems. Other awards for the grid services management program are for engineering and support. But the total award is worth $4.6 billion and is mostly allotted for the GSM-O project, a fixed-price, performance-based program.
To help the military install the newest technologies faster that the enemy, the winning contractor will be be asked to make use of standardized technologies used in industry such as automation.
Since the Defense Department bases its communication plans on the Global Information Grid, the winning contractor will need to improve provisioning and network operations, assurance and maintenance.
The chosen contractor will pioneer a shift to hone in on systems that make it easier "to adopt new technology as communications capabilities evolve, rather than dictating technology in the contract," according to the article.
Transformational capability, appears to be what DISA is looking for. This capability, where the contractor must focus on level of service at a fixed price, instead of providing a certain number of people, puts a lot of risk on the contractor, DeEtte Gray, Lockheed Martin's vice president of enterprise IT solutions, told Defense Systems. Lockheed is one of the GSM-O bidders.
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This Wednesday, the newest Harry Potter movie grossed over $50 million dollars. When I hear news like that, it makes me feel like not only are we not in an economic depression, but that we all lead comfortable enough lives to take a day off—a Wednesday, no less—and see a movie. Can't do that in, say, Iran, right?
David Arquette has confirmed that he and his pet shrew Courtney Cox are in Scream 4, no matter what pile of stank that writer Kevin Williamson turns in. I'm still holding out for Ready 2 Rumble 2 to be filmed in his backyard with the stars of the Juggalo Championship Wrestling Federation , which I just learned existed. Rowdy Roddy Piper is a member. I have no faith left in humanity. Or at least the wrestling part of humanity.
I'm a huge fan of the Nicolas Cage remake of The Wicker Man. Huge fan. I had a poster of it on my wall for the longest time. So, when I heard that they had started production on the sequel, I literally creamed my jeans. Just picture: all that cream, filling my jeans, pouring out of the legs and leaving a huge damp spot. But, that sweet jean creamery was short-lived, as, once I had read further in the story, I learned that they are quasi-sequelizing the original 1973 cult film starring Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward. The plot for the film, which has something to do with Christian musicians, sadly, does not include anything about Nick Cage coming back to the island in a beekeeper's outfit and a flamethrower, ready to kick some matriarchal ass. Unless it's the twist ending, in which case, BEST MOVIE EVER!


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NACDL's White Collar Crime Policy Department is on the front lines right now combating new and unnecessary criminal legislation and pushing for meaningful criminal justice reform. Our advocacy focuses primarily on the problems of overcriminalization, vicarious corporate criminal liability, and disproportionate and insufficiently flexible sentencing, among others. In support of this effort, NACDL serves as a leader in a politically diverse coalition of bar, non-profit and business groups who advocate for a sound and just criminal justice system.
Developing resources and education opportunities for the white collar criminal defense bar is also a top priority. Through cutting edge white collar CLE programs, an active white collar crime discussion community, and service on the white collar defense committee, we bring together the best-informed criminal defense attorneys to share information and strategy. Exclusive for NACDL Members, we maintain a briefs and motions bank dealing specifically with white collar crime and recently developed a filings bank devoted to post-Skilling honest services fraud cases. The department frequently conducts and publishes cutting-edge policy analysis on emerging issues in white collar enforcement.
This main page serves as a blueprint for the White Collar Crime Policy Department's work. Extensive information about our initiatives and links to all of our tools can be found on the following pages.
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers is looking for an enthusiastic and productive law student intern with a commitment to criminal defense issues to engage in a variety of projects related to federal policy analysis, nonprofit advocacy, and criminal defense scholarship. The Tiffany May Joslyn White Collar Crime Policy Internship was created in memory and honor of Tiffany Joslyn's significant contributions to the cause of criminal justice reform, particularly in the areas of white collar and regulatory crime, overcriminalization, and the erosion of due process protections in the criminal justice system. This internship will afford a law student specifically interested in the area of white collar crime and policy with the opportunity to work directly with and learn first-hand from leaders in the field at NACDL. To learn more about this opportunity, click here.
On May 26, 2016, NACDL co-hosted a free law and policy symposium with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Legal Reform entitled The Enforcement Maze: Over-Criminalizing American Enterprise. The day-long symposium featured key leaders from industry, academy, law, and policy across the political spectrum. Together they addressed the rise of overcriminalization, the inappropriate criminalizing of civil and regulatory matters, why laws need criminal intent requirements, fundamental flaws with the plea bargaining process, criminal discovery abuses and inadequacies of the grand jury process, as well as the use of certain pressures associated with enforcement against business and corporate individuals. For more information, videos and commentary about the symposium is available here.
At its spring 2015 meeting in Las Vegas, NACDL's Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution on criminal conspiracy law reform. The resolution is guided by a position paper drafted by NACDL's Conspiracy Reform Subcommittee and adopts the recommendations therein. Before approving the resolution, the Board received a presentation by Subcommittee Co-Chairs Steven Morrison and John Cline on the flawed nature of existing criminal conspiracy law and the critical need for reform. The presentation focused on how existing conspiracy law results in possible constitutional violations, evidentiary unreliability, and false convictions. The Co-Chairs also presented the recommendations contained in the position paper, which would address, among other things, the overt act requirement, jury instructions, Pinkerton liability, and more. Read the Board resolution here and the report is available here.
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As U.S. air travel continued its slow comeback yesterday, Washington's Ronald Reagan National Airport remained closed indefinitely amid renewed debate over whether an airport three miles from the White House leaves critical government institutions vulnerable to attack.
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said it is working with the Federal Aviation Administration to beef up security before reopening the airport, which serves 15.6 million passengers a year. Extra caution is being taken, officials said, largely because of National's proximity to key federal institutions, including the Pentagon, White House and Capitol.
It's that nearness to those institutions that makes it beloved by members of Congress, who appreciate the convenience, as well as by tourists, who are treated to stunning views of national monuments on approach.
But some aviation experts say Tuesday's airline hijackings in New York and Washington vividly illustrate why the airport should be closed to commercial airline traffic, an argument that airport officials have consistently rejected when questions about its safety have been raised in the past.
"Effectively, you're inviting airplanes within just turn-and-hit distance of the White House, and there's no safe response option available," said Mike Overly, editor of Aviation Safety Monitor, an airline industry publication.
Officials insist that National is too valuable to stay closed.
"We fully expect the airport will open again," said Jonathan Gaffney, a spokesman for the airport authority, which oversees both National and Dulles. "This airport is an extremely important part of this region and the national aviation system. We cannot think of a logical reason why it should never reopen again."
Federal aviation officials declined to speculate on how soon the airport would reopen but insisted that eventually it would.
"There's no discussion of permanent closure at this time," said Hank Price, an FAA spokesman. "The airport has operated fine for many, many years. This is temporary."
Critics have long complained that National, opened in 1941, is unsafe and too noisy. For that reason, it is one of the most restricted airports in the nation, requiring pilots to fly in a zigzag pattern along the Potomac River to avoid straying into restricted airspace that extends from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol.
Flights departing northbound from its Runway 1 must begin turning less than 30 seconds after crossing the airport boundary to stay on course. But as Tuesday's events illustrate, a crippled or hijacked plane could easily devastate downtown Washington.
"The threat has been kind of theoretical, but it has to be real in everybody's mind now," said Overly, editor of the aviation safety quarterly magazine.
Theory gave way to reality Tuesday when a Boeing 757 departed from Dulles International Airport near Reston, Va., and cruised hundreds of miles before circling back low over Washington and crashing into the Pentagon, killing about 200 people.
Yet it wasn't the first illustration of the capital area's vulnerability to airborne threats. That was first demonstrated in 1994, when a Maryland resident under the influence of alcohol and cocaine stole a single-engine Cessna from a Baltimore County airfield and crashed it on the White House lawn. The pilot died, but no one else was hurt.
The 1994 incident prompted David Stempler, president of the consumer-oriented Air Travelers Association, to take the lead in calling for the airport's closing, a measure he still favors.
"I don't know why it's still closed now other than the fact that it represents a risk to our government buildings, and if that's the case, I don't know what they could do to make it not a risk," he said.
Other aviation experts and pilots say closing National would do nothing to reduce the risks of the kind of air crashes that occurred Tuesday.
"The two times that we have had incidents that involved White House security and airplanes, neither of them had anything to do with National Airport," said Darryl Jenkins, director of the Aviation Institute at George Washington University.
A terrorist bent on crashing into a Washington monument or institution could just as easily come from another regional airport, as happened Tuesday, said Roy Freundlich, a spokesman for the US Airways unit of the Air Line Pilots Association. National poses no more risk than other airports in major cities, he said.
Closing National, though the region's least busy airport, would instantly swamp already congested Dulles and Baltimore-Washington International with more passengers than either probably would be able to handle, aviation officials said. And the impact on financially troubled US Airways, the largest carrier at National, could be devastating.
"To do what's being suggested would certainly create economic harm to the carriers, but also a great deal of inconvenience for very powerful and influential people," said Paul Stephen Dempsey, a University of Denver transportation law professor and vice chairman of Frontier Airlines.
Historically, there has been little appetite in Congress for closing National. But after Tuesday, there were mixed feelings on Capitol Hill.
Rep. John Cooksey, a Louisiana Republican, said Thursday that Congress should consider permanently closing the airport.
"Terrorists have a better venue at National to do a lot of things than they would have anywhere else," said Cooksey, a pilot and member of the House Transportation Aviation subcommittee.
But many Capitol Hill politicians benefit from the airport's convenient location - not to mention their preferred parking there - and few believe there's much chance Congress would support shutting it down.
Besides, lawmakers provided about $1 billion four years ago to modernize the airport and build a new tower.
Rep. Charles W. Stenholm, a Texas Democrat, said he was willing to consider arguments for closing National but wasn't inclined to close it. "We're not going to be 100 percent safe, no matter what we do," he said.
Others were adamant.
"You've got to have National Airport. Period," said Paul Reagan, a spokesman for Rep. James P. Moran Jr., the Virginia Democrat whose district includes the airport. More than 10,200 people work there, and the facility contributes an estimated $2.4 billion in business revenues to the regional economy.
While Washington debated the future of National, airports outside the Capital Beltway were slowly returning to normal.
All three airports in the New York City area reopened after an 18-hour shutdown, and Boston's Logan International also gained FAA approval to resume flights.
BWI began to resemble its normally bustling self again yesterday.
About 270 flights were scheduled throughout the day, down from the usual 750. Long lines of passengers waited to check in at Delta, Southwest and US Airways throughout the morning, and the number of flights listed as canceled on monitors decreased.
Ssun staff writers Laura Cadiz and Karen Hosler and wire reports contributed to this article.


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Judge John T. Paulson, Chair
Judge Gail Hagerty
Justice Carol Ronning Kapsner
Justice Mary Muehlen Maring
Judge Bruce Romanick
Ted Gladden, Executive Secretary
The minutes of the July 15, 2004 conference call were approved as distributed.
A letter from Judge Holum regarding retirement recognition was then discussed. Judge Hagerty question whether public funds could be given to a foundation in lieu of a plaque as requested in Judge Holum's letter. It was moved and seconded that Mr. Gladden should have staff review this issue. Motion carried.
Chair Paulson then reviewed the November Judicial Conference agenda with the committee. It was suggested that time be allowed on the agenda business session for discussion of two bills that Attorney General Stenehjem wants to introduce. Mr. Gladden indicated that he could adjust the agenda to accommodate this request. After further discussion, it was moved and seconded that the draft agenda be approved with the addition of the presentation by Attorney General Stenehjem. Motion carried.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.


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Active substance(s): IBUPROFEN LYSINE
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342mg Tablets
Ibuprofen Lysine
Read this leaflet carefully because it
contains important information for you.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more
information or advice.
• You must contact a doctor or pharmacist if
your symptoms worsen or do not improve.
1. What this medicine is for
2. Before you take the medicine
3. How to take the medicine
4. Possible side effects
5. Storing the medicine
6. Further information
This medicine contains ibuprofen lysine which
is the lysine salt of ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is one
of a group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (known as NSAIDs) which work to
reduce pain, fever and swelling.
This medicine is used to relieve:
• rheumatic and muscular pain, backache
• neuralgia (nerve pain)
• headache, migraine
• dental pain, period pain
• fever (high temperature)
• the symptoms of colds and flu.
Do not take this medicine if you:
• have (or have had 2 or more episodes of) a
stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding of
the stomach
• are allergic to ibuprofen, to any of the
ingredients (listed in section 6), or to aspirin
or other painkillers (an allergic reaction may
be recognised as shortness of breath,
runny nose, skin rash or itching)
• have severe kidney, heart or liver failure
• are taking aspirin with a daily dose above 75 mg
• are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before
taking ibuprofen tablets if you:
• are elderly because you may be at more
risk of having serious side effects,
particularly stomach problems
• have or have suffered from asthma, diabetes,
high cholesterol or have allergies
• have liver or kidney problems
• have stomach or bowel disorders including
Crohn's disease or a condition known as
ulcerative colitis
• have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) –
an illness which affects your immune
system. It causes joint pains, skin changes
and problems with other parts of your body
• have, have previously had, or are at risk of
heart problems, high blood pressure or stroke.
If you are taking other medicines
You must not take these tablets if you are
taking certain other medicines - see section 2
'Do not take this medicine if you'.
Ibuprofen Lysine Tablets may affect or be
affected by some other medicines. For example:
• medicines that are anti-coagulants (i.e. thin
blood/prevent clotting e.g. aspirin/
acetylsalicylic acid, warfarin, ticlopidine)
• medicines that reduce high blood pressure
(ACE-inhibitors such as captopril,
beta-blockers such as atenolol medicines,
angiotensin-II receptor antagonists such as
Some other medicines may also affect or be
affected by the treatment of Ibuprofen Lysine
Tablets. You should therefore always seek the
advice of your doctor or pharmacist before
you use Ibuprofen Lysine with other
medicines, especially:
• two or more NSAID painkillers, including
cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitors
• antidepressants called selective-serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) e.g. fluoxetine
• corticosteroids (for skin problems and
allergies e.g. cortisol)
• methotrexate (a medicine for cancer)
• cardiac glycosides (medicines used to treat
heart failure e.g. digoxin)
• ciclosporin and tacrolimus
(immunosuppressant medicines often used
following organ transplants)
• mifepristone (a medicine used to terminate
pregnancy – NSAIDs should not be used
for 12 days after mifepristone)
• lithium (for depression or mental problems)
• zidovudine (a medicine to treat viruses)
• quinolone antibiotics (medicines used to
treat bacterial infections e.g. ciprofloxacin).
Dose and how often to take
Adults, the
elderly and
between 12
and 18 years
Initial dose 1 or 2 tablets to be
taken with water, preferably
with or after food, then if
necessary 1 or 2 tablets every
4 hours. Do not take more
often than every 4 hours. Do
not take more than 6 tablets
in any 24 hour period.
Do not give to children under 12 years.
• This medicine is intended for short term
use only
• Take the lowest dose for the shortest
time necessary
In Adults: Do not take these tablets for
longer than 10 days unless your doctor tells
you to. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist if you
do not get better or get worse, or if new
symptoms occur.
In Adolescents between 12 and 18 years:
If in adolescents this medicinal product is
required for more than 3 days, or if symptoms
worsen, a doctor should be consulted.
If you take too many tablets:
Talk to a doctor straight away, or go to your
nearest hospital casualty department. Take
the carton and this leaflet with you.
Most people take these tablets without any
problems, but they can have side effects, like
all medicines.
Other Warnings
• Anti-inflammatory/pain-killer medicines like
ibuprofen may be associated with a small
increased risk of heart attack or stroke,
particularly when used at high doses. Do not
exceed the recommended dose or duration
of treatment. You should discuss your
treatment with your doctor or pharmacist
before taking Ibuprofen Lysine Tablets if you:
have heart problems including heart failure,
angina (chest pain), or if you have had a
heart attack, bypass surgery, peripheral
artery disease (poor circulation in the legs
or feet due to narrow or blocked arteries),
or any kind of stroke (including 'mini-stroke'
or transient ischaemic attack "TIA")
have high blood pressure, diabetes, high
cholesterol, have a family history of heart
disease or stroke, or if you are a smoker.
• Ibuprofen Lysine Tablets belong to a group
of medicines which may affect fertility in
women. Fertility goes back to normal when
you stop taking the medicine. It is unlikely
that if you only take these tablets
occasionally it will affect your chances of
becoming pregnant. If you have problems
becoming pregnant talk to your doctor
before taking this medicine.
• There is a risk of renal impairment in
dehydrated adolescents.
To reduce the chance of side effects,
especially if you are elderly, use the lowest
effective dose for the shortest possible time.
If you get any of the following at any time
during your treatment STOP TAKING, and get
medical help straight away:
• Signs of intestinal bleeding such as
vomiting blood or dark particles (that look like
coffee grounds), black tarry stools or motions,
or blood passed in your stools or motions
• Signs of serious allergic reaction such as:
• asthma, worsening of asthma, unexplained
wheezing or shortness of breath
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue and throat
(causing difficulty in swallowing or breathing)
• rapid heart rate, low blood pressure and
• also, there may be severe skin reactions
with rashes, blistering and peeling skin
• aseptic meningitis (which can have
symptoms such as severe headache, stiff
neck, disorientation, fever and eye
sensitivity to light in those with existing
auto-immune disorders such as lupus).
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the
following side effects persist, get worse, or
if you notice any other side effects not listed:
Uncommon (affecting 1 in 1000 to 1 in 100
• Stomach discomfort or pain, nausea
(feeling sick), indigestion or heartburn
• Headache
• Skin reactions, such as hives, rash and itching.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Do not take this medicine if you are in the last 3
months of pregnancy. Talk to your doctor before
taking ibuprofen tablets if you are in the first 6
months of pregnancy or are breastfeeding.
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Clinical Changes
Rare (affecting 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 1000
• Diarrhoea, flatulence, constipation and vomiting.
Very Rare (affecting less than 1 in 10,000
Stomach ulcer or perforation, worsening of
bowel problems (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's
Kidney problems that might be indicated by
passing less or more urine than normal,
cloudy urine, blood in the urine, pain in the
back and/or swelling (particularly of the
legs) – very rarely kidney failure
Liver problems that might be indicated by
yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
and/or pale coloured stools and dark urine
Blood disorders which can cause:
unexplained or unusual bruising or
bleeding, sore throat or mouth ulcers, fever
(high temperature), extreme paleness or
weakness and exhaustion.
• High blood pressure, heart failure, swelling
due to fluid build-up (oedema) or stroke.
Medicines such as Ibuprofen Lysine Tablets may
be associated with a small increased risk of heart
attack (myocardial infarction). If you experience
any of these symptoms, or have any other unusual
symptoms or concerns with your medicine,
stop taking the tablets and see your doctor.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor,
pharmacist or nurse. This includes any
possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
You can also report side effects directly via the
Yellow Card Scheme at:
By reporting side effects you can help provide
more information on the safety of this medicine.
Do not store above 25°C. Do not use after the
expiry date shown on the pack.
Store in the original container.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
What is in this medicine:
The active ingredient is: Ibuprofen 200 mg
(as ibuprofen lysine) per coated tablet.
The other ingredients are: Crospovidone,
copovidone, microcrystalline cellulose,
magnesium stearate, Opadry II White
(contains polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide
E171, macrogol and talc).
What this medicine looks like and
contents of the pack
Each tablet is a film-coated white tablet,
embossed with 'IBL' on one side.
This product is available in a pack size of 8, 12 or
16 tablets. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and
Manufacturer: Wrafton Laboratories Limited,
Braunton, Devon, EX33 2DL, United Kingdom.
Text revised: October 2015.
Further information
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The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team (7-0) posted its fifth consecutive sweep of the 2012 season with a 3-0 (25-7, 25-12, 25-20) win over Duquesne on Friday afternoon at the NU Coliseum.
Nebraska produced a balanced attack as nine Huskers posted at least one kill in the match. Gina Mancuso led the Huskers with 15 kills on 32 swings for a .375 hitting percentage. Cecilia Hall followed her lead with a career-high eight kills on 15 attacks (.467), as Hannah Werth added six kills. Lauren Cook guided the Huskers with 33 assists, while Paige Hubl led NU defensively with a career-high 15 digs.
Nebraska hit .323 for the match, while Duquesne was held to just a .010 hitting percentage. Nebraska out-dug the Dukes 46-29, and posted 11 team blocks to Duquesne's three.
The Huskers opened the first set scoring five consecutive points. A kill by Werth opened the match up at 10-2, Huskers, before a four-point run gave the Huskers a 15-4 lead. Mancuso posted three of the last seven points for Nebraska, helping NU to a 25-7 first-set win.
Mancuso led Nebraska in the first set with seven kills on 11 attempts and two block assists. Allison McNeal and Hall both posted two blocks, as Nebraska out-blocked the Dukes 4-1. Cook paced the Huskers with 13 assists, helping NU to a .464 hitting percentage for the set.
Nebraska did not let up in the second set, going up 6-1 on a solo block by Morgan Broekhuis. A five-point run guided the Huskers to a 14-2 lead before a kill by Hall made it 18-4, Nebraska. Duquesne strung together four consecutive points before the Huskers closed on the Dukes with a kill by Strange to take the second set 25-12.
In the second set the Huskers showed a balanced offensive effort as Mancuso and McNeal both had three kills, while Hall, Werth and Strange all had two kills. Hubl led Nebraska with six digs. Nebraska hit .414 in the set, holding Duquesne to a .059 hitting percentage.
Duquesne came fighting back in the third set, as the Huskers and Dukes tied five times before Duquesne took a 15-12 lead on an attack error by Nebraska. NU then tied it up at 18-18 on a kill by Mancuso. Duquesne cut it as close as 21-19, before the Huskers took the third set 25-20 on a kill by Werth.
Mancuso led the Huskers in the third set with five kills and three digs. Hall posted four kills on eight attacks, while Cook had 13 assists. Nebraska out-dug Duquesne 17-10, while the Huskers posted three team blocks.
Nebraska will conclude the 2012 Ameritas Players Challenge tomorrow as they the No. 19 Kentucky Wildcats at 4 p.m. at the Coliseum. Duquesne and Oklahoma will meet at 1:30 p.m.


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Before I make my customary offensive remarks about states that aren't California, it should be noted that we here at Asphalt & Rubber are eternally grateful for the fine Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the birthplace of our humble motorcycle news blog. That being said, it's also good to see that the Keystone State has pulled its head out of its ass long enough to pass a bill (passed in the Senate, with the House still to vote) that would allow motorcycle dealers to sell motorcycles on Sundays, though car dealers will still have to abide by the current legislation.
"I'm not sure why it was ever done," said State Representative Eugene DePasquale (York County). "I'll leave it to legislators who were alive when that passed to answer that one." Talking of keeping the status quo for car dealers, State Senator Richard Alloway II (Adams, Franklin, and York Counties), the bill's co-sponsor, said, "I have heard a lot of car dealers like to be closed, so it's a day people can walk lots with no pressure from anyone and window shop."