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2008-2009: Set a new school record in the 100 butterfly (58.27) as a junior ... a member of the record-setting 200 freestyle and 400 medley relays ... swam the second fastest 100 free time in school history (52.77) ... named to the Horizon League Fall and Spring Academic Honor Rolls.
2007-2008: Swam the team's fastest 100 butterfly (58.96) of the year ... posted the second fastest time ever at Valpo in the 50 freestyle (24.11) ... also swam the second fastest 100 free mark (53.05) of the year ... a member of the school record-setting 200 medley relay ... also a member of the 400 free relay that set a new school mark ... named to both the Horizon League Fall and Spring Academic Honor Rolls.
2006-2007: A Second Team All Mid-Continent Conference selection ... a member of Valpo's school record-setting 400 and 800 freestyle relays as a rookie ... swam the team's season best in the 100 butterfly (59.51) ... swam Valpo's second fastest 50 free time of the year (24.64) ... 54.35 second effort in the 100 free was third best on the team for the year ... named to the Mid-Con All-Academic Team.
Prep: A four-year letterwinner for the Cougars ... school record holder in the 50 freestyle ... team captain during junior and senior campaigns ... finished in the top-six in the Mid Suburban League and in the sectional in the 50 and 100 freestyle as a freshman ... placed in the top-six in the conference and sectional three times in the 50 and 100 butterfly, including top three finishes in both as a senior at sectionals ... also played water polo.
Personal: Rachel is the daughter of Dave and Jeanne Majercik ... major is accounting ... born December 29, 1987.
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By golly, it's gotten cold all of a sudden. Temperatures have dropped into the 50s during the day and 40s at night — and it looks like it's going to stay that way. Friday is expected to be overcast with more ran and maybe even a thunderstorm, Saturday will be partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Fog rolls in during the evening and stays through Sunday morning, when temperatures will warm up by an little to 61 degrees.
So, pull out your scarf collection and don one with pride this weekend, safe in the knowledge that you won't have to frantically unwind it from your neck as soon as you step outdoors. Summer has gone. And this time — it's for real.
Bring on the apple cider and warm up with a dance class, some live music, or a cozy movie.
Friday, Nov. 9
California Independent Film Festival, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., $11
New Rheem Theatre, 350 Park St, Moraga
, by appointment only, free
Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation, 2890 Mitchell Dr, Walnut Creek
Live Music: Roy "Armando" Jeans Birthday Party and Fundraiser, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., $25
Armando's, 707 Marina Vista Ave, Martinez
Free Community Yoga Class, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., free
1379 Locust St, Walnut Creek
"Hairspray" the Musical, 6:30 pm, $3 — buy tickets by 4 p.m. FridayKing's Valley Christian School, 4255 Clayton Rd, Concord
Saturday, Nov. 10
California Independent Film Festival, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., $11 to $45
New Rheem Theatre, 350 Park St, Moraga
Pleasant Hill Farmers' Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free
60 Crescent Dr, Pleasant Hill
Diablo Valley Farmers' Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free
Mitchell Dr & N Wiget Ln, Walnut Creek
Orinda Farmers' Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free
Rite Aid, 27 Orinda Way, Orinda
Fall Gardening Tips at Gardens at Heather Farm, 9 a.m., $25
The Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Dr, Walnut Creek
Martinez Tree of Lights Celebration, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., free
Morello Ave & Arnold Dr, Martinez
"Hairspray" the Musical, 6:00 pm, $3 — buy tickets by 4 p.m. Friday
King's Valley Christian School, 4255 Clayton Rd, Concord
Get Snowed In at Pyramid Alehouse, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., pints from $3.50 or one penny with the donation of a winter coat
Pyramid, 1410 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Ballroom Dance Lessons, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., donation suggested
Unity of Walnut Creek, 1871 Geary Rd, Walnut Creek
Sunday, Nov. 11
Walnut Creek Farmers' Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free
Locust St & Cole Ave, Walnut Creek
Moraga Certified Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free
Moraga Rd & Moraga Way, Moraga
Lafayette Farmers' Market at the South BART Lot, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free
3601 Deer Hill Rd, Lafayette
Zumbathon Fundraiser for CHP Officer Youngstrom, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., $10
1460 S Main St, Walnut Creek
Martinez Farmers' Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free
Main St & Ferry St, Martinez
California Independent Film Festival, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., $11 to $14
New Rheem Theatre, 350 Park St, Moraga
Veterans Day Speech, 11 a.m., free
Veterans Day Program, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free
Lesher Center for The Arts, 1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Veterans Day Celebration, 11 a.m., free
Moraga Commons Park, 1425 Saint Marys Rd, Moraga
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The purpose of a joint replacement is to reduce pain and improve your quality of life. They are not meant to return you to high impact sports and activities. If that is your goal then don't get a replacement. Most joint replacement recipients just hope to be able to walk down the street.
It might be possible to climb in and out of manholes after a replacement but I wouldn't place my hopes on that. Ladders can be difficult at best. If you're not prepared to be unable to do your job then don't get the replacement now.
Get as many opinions from orthopedic surgeons as you can before you proceed.
I am 48 and just had replacement. Had about 7 other surgeries in the past for arthritis, since I was 25 but this is the first surgery like this. I had to go in one month after surgery to have a manipulation under sedation to break through the scar tissue. Hard to imagine that adhesions happened so @%$^(* fast!!
It is still there but not so bad and I can actually bend my leg now. Still need to get a MUCH better range of motion though. Can you please tell me if you had any issues with scar tissue adhesions? If so, how did you deal with them?
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I am a carpenter by trade & just trying to enjoy working in my shop (opposed to being out on site; which is over for me) is pretty much intolerable. I last 3 to 4 hrs & out come the pain pills. But as I said, my case is different than yours, but think long & hard before committing to this. Go as long as you can before having surgery of any kind. I mean, take the pain for as long as you can stand it, because as I have discovered, knee replacement is not the be all, end all it is made out to be.
A lot of doctors make it sound great, but don't forget, they are no different than a building contractor trying to sell a job. Keep this in mind. After all the surgeries I have had, the replacement was the most painful & the biggest let down of them all. I hope that wasn't too rough for you, but I have nothing to gain or lose by being honest with you. Good luck buddy & God bless!
Sincerely, Markjointreplacement
I had a TKR Aug 2006, and my right knee has a perfect bend. My leg is strong and straight, and I can walk a long way with it. I am careful about other activities concerning my knee.
My friend is a runner. She had a TKR and continued running. She had a great deal of trouble with her TKR. You have to be your own advocate to make a TKR work.
If I were you, I would not continue to be as active as you are now after a TKR. Ask your doctor. He has had lots of experience and can give you the answers you seek.
Good luck.
But despite the pain I still have in my knee after the TKR, I would do it again as this pain is much more tolerable than the bone on bone pain I had before.
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NORTHAMPTON, Mass., October 3, 2006 - Springfield College junior forward Brittany Veazie (Dexter, Maine) scored three goals this evening to lift the 15th-ranked Pride past host Smith College, 6-0, in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) match-up in Northampton, Mass.
Veazie has turned it on as of late for SC, which improves to 8-3 overall and a perfect 3-0 in conference action. The junior forward has now scored an impressive six goals in the Pride's past five contests. She has a total of eight for the season, and that, coupled with her three assists, is good for 19 total points of offense this season.
The Pioneers (3-7, 0-3 NEWMAC) came out aggressive in the first half, controlling much of the field while penetrating SC's defense. Smith took seven shots but was unable to push one past Pride junior goalkeeper Emma Kaplan (Ridgefield, Conn.), who made four saves in the first half to improve to 8-3 overall on the season. Finally, with ten minutes left in the opening stanza, Veazie put an end to the stalemate to give SC a one-goal edge heading into halftime.
In the second half alone, the Pride took 13 shots and connected on five of them to record the 6-0 victory. Veazie added her second goal of the night in the 43rd minute of play (42:11), followed by senior back Trina Palmer (Uxbridge, Mass.), who netted her first goal of the season in the 57th minute (56:01). After yet another Veazie score (61:52), freshman forward Rebecca Gamble (Granby, Conn.) then capped off the night with two consecutive goals (62:19, 68:24), her first two of the year.
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Fowler will be playing in the final group of a major for the second straight time, but he faces a daunting six-stroke deficit heading to Sunday at the British Open.
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Tiger makes birdie on his final hole to slip within the cut line.
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Mickelson's playing partners, Els and Watson, both miss the cut.
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(Editor's note: The following article is based on information submitted by Tewksbury Fire Chief Michael Hazel.)
Tewksbury Firefighter David J. Giasullo graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy as a member of Recruit Class #197 on Dec. 21.
The 12-week training program covers all aspects of firefighting as well as having demanding academic and physical fitness components. The program is designed to train and evaluate students in the basic skills of firefighting.
"This rigorous professional training provides our newest firefighters with the basic skills to perform their jobs effectively and safely," said Fire Marshal Stephen Coan.
"Completing the recruit program is an accomplishment worthy of recognition in and of itself." said Tewksbury Chief Michael Hazel. "Congratulations to David and his 68 classmates for achieving that success and for joining a noble and rewarding profession."
Chief Hazel was joined by Lt. James Giasullo, David's father, at the presentation ceremony. Lt. Giasullo presented his son with his training certificate.
In addition to graduating from the program, Giasullo was nominated by the instructors of his recruit class to receive the Richard N. Bangs Outstanding Student Award. This award is given to the outstanding student of each firefighting recruit class.
Being recommended for this award is based upon successful achievement in both academic exams and practical skill applications. A copy of this commendation has been placed in his official student record at the Academy.
The ceremony took place at the Department of Fire Services in Stow.
The guest speaker was Worcester Firefighter David Ryan, who responded to the Dec. 8, 2011 fire that took the life of Worcester Firefighter Jon Davies Sr. and trapped an injured Firefighter Brian Carroll. Ryan is also an instructor at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.
The 69 graduates, two women and 67 men, represent the 41 departments of Agawam, Arlington, Barnstable, Beverly, Bourne, Cambridge, Canton, Charlton, Clinton, Concord, Danvers, Dedham, Easton, Fitchburg, Hanover, Hanson, Haverhill, Hingham, Holden, Holyoke, Hudson, Lawrence, Leominster, Lexington, Lowell, Malden, Marshfield, Medford, Methuen, Milton, Newburyport, Norwell, Norwood, Revere, Shrewsbury, Southbridge, Tewksbury, Ware, Westborough, Westfield, and Woburn.


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AKRON, Ohio (AP) — The mother of a triple killer who lured his victims with Craigslist job offers is seeking to spare his life, testifying that he had a troubled childhood and suffered physical and sexual abuse.
Carol Beasley testified Wednesday in Akron in the sentencing phase of the trial of her son, 53-year-old Richard Beasley. He was convicted last week of killing three men and wounding a fourth, all lured with offers of farmhand jobs in southeast Ohio in 2011.
The same jury must now decide whether to recommend the death penalty.
Beasley's co-defendant, then 16 years old, was too young to face the death penalty. Brogan Rafferty was sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole on his conviction last year.


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Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor lies in the back of an ambulance, as she is returned to her home after being discharged from the UCLA hospital in Bel Air, Los Angeles on August 11, 2010. Zsa Zsa Gabor, the 93-year-old actress and tabloid fixation, returned home to her Bel Air mansion following hip replacement surgery after a bad fall on July 17 when she broke her hip. Gabor -- a serial marrier, cop slapper and Hollywood star of yore -- fell from her bed at her posh Bel Air, California home when she reached for a ringing phone while watching her favorite television show, "Jeopardy." The Hungarian-born actress and former beauty queen was left partially paralyzed and wheelchair-bound after a 2002 car accident. She also had a stroke in 2005. Her lengthy film career includes spots in a dozen films and television series, including John Huston's 1952 "Moulin Rouge" and the 1958 film noir "Touch of Evil" by Orson Welles. She lent her voice to several animated films and TV series. AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
Just two days after she returned home, actress Zsa Zsa Gabor was taken back to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center today after developing complications during her recovery from hip-replacement surgery, according to her publicist.
John Blanchette said he had no details about what type of complications Gabor may have developed. He said he was informed shortly after 1 p.m. by Gabor's husband, Frederic Prinz von Anhalt, that an ambulance had been summoned to take her to the emergency room at UCLA.
Gabor, 93, had just returned by ambulance to her Bel Air home Wednesday.
Gabor fell at her home while reaching to answer a telephone July 17. She underwent hip-replacement surgery two days later.
Francesca Hilton, Gabor's daughter, also had no details about the actress' return to the hospital, according to her publicist, Edward Lozzi.
"She's extremely upset about this and is trying to race over to the hospital," Lozzie said.
Lozzi said Hilton was also upset that word about her mother's condition was released to the media before an ambulance had even arrived at Gabor's home.
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½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, January 26, 2013.
Active weather persisted in the Southwest, the Northwest, and parts of the Northeast on Saturday as multiple weather features affected the nation. In the West, a low pressure system moved over the Desert Southwest and into the Rocky Mountains. This pulled in abundant moisture from the Pacific Ocean and brought heavy rain showers to most of Arizona and New Mexico, with heavy snow to Utah and western Colorado. Snowfall accumulation ranged from 5 to 10 inches in these areas, with over a foot in areas above 8,500 feet. Heaviest rainfall was reported in Sedona, Arizona with a mid-day total of 1.33 inches. Flood advisories have been issued for parts of the Desert Southwest, while winter weather warnings and watches have been issued across Utah and Colorado.
Meanwhile in the Northwest, another low pressure system moved eastward over the Pacific Northwest and pulled a cold front eastward with it. This system triggered rain, freezing rain, and snow showers from western Washington and Oregon, through the Intermountain West and into the Northern Plains. A warm front extended ahead of this system as it moved eastward and toward the Northern Plains. Scattered snow showers developed north of this front from North Dakota through Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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The race for California's new 66th Assembly District is apparently getting some national attention, as U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) announced his endorsement of Torrance school board member and Democrat Al Muratsuchi for the assembly seat last week, according to a news release from Muratsuchi's campaign.
Muratsuchi and Torrance businessman Craig Huey, a Republican, beat out Republican Nathan Mintz in the June top-two jungle primary for their spots on November's ballot.
"(Muratsuchi's) work as a deputy attorney general with the California Department of Justice and as a board member of the Torrance Unified School District provides the proper mix of experience that will serve him well in the state legislature," Inouye said in the news release. "He understands and works to uphold the law while ensuring that the children in his district have access to the education they need to realize their potential and pursue their ambitions."
In an email to reporters, Muratsuchi for Assembly campaign manager Sergio Carrillo said it "speaks volumes" to receive endorsements from "respected national leaders like Sen. Inoye."
Additionally, Carillo noted that Palos Verdes Estates Mayor George Bird, Torrance City Councilman Bill Sutherland and Water Replenishment District of Southern California board member Rob Katherman—who all endorsed Mintz in the primary—had endorsed Muratsuchi instead of another Republican.
Redondo Beach City Councilman Bill Brand, a Democrat, has also endorsed Muratsuchi.
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Ladies wrote this summer reminding me that the struggle for brand-name dominance in fashion began in the '60s and '70s. Everyone knew that Audrey wore Givenchy. Brooke posed provocatively in magazines wearing "only her Calvins."
This trend seems to be waning, unless your name is Kardashian.
Mom preferred "classics"; Talbot dresses and Alfred Dunner separates. London Fog raincoats protected her on stormy days.
She purchased Van Heusen shirts for my dad at Dutch's Men's Store.
I worked at "Town and Country," a ladies shop that sold MAYBE 20 items yearly.
As long as I was there, we never received ANY NEW merchandise!
Baby clothes weren't part of my world. I never heard of a "One-Zie" until I was a "Fif-Zie."
We all wanted Levis. Cool guys topped theirs with IZOD knit shirts. (Dockers, invented in 1959 by Wally Cleaver, made quite a splash.)
Guys prepping for dates doused themselves with Brut, Old Spice, or (gag) Jade East.
Ladies carried John Romaine handbags. Constructed of totally inflexible leather, they featured numerous separated compartments. You could drop an item in and not see it again for two years.
One day we emptied Aunt Ethel's bag and weighed it on the scale at the doctor's office:
9 pounds – EMPTY!! Forget pepper spray. Sling that and you could disable King Kong.
Disco divas revived the '50s beatnik spirit when Ric Astley assaulted the airwaves. Gals danced in shiny, polyester Danskin "One-Zies" and equally glossy, full, swirly wrap-around skirts. Many ladies couldn't wear platform shoes. They completed their costumes with Capezios, narrow canoe-shaped flats with pointy toes (Think Wicked Witch of the West).
Scientists at the National Institute of Bunion Research blame Capezios for 68 percent of foot disorders.
Celebrities promoting fashion had closets full of Chanel and Dior. But I experienced Levis, Talbots, some Danskin disco wear, a London Fog "trenchcoat" (copying Audrey from "Breakfast at Tiffany's,") and … yes, Capezios. (You should see my feet! No, maybe not …)
In the late '60s, Doris Day sparkled in a movie party scene. She was breathtaking in a mint-green voile and floral trim gown, a Lanz.
DeRoy's sold Lanz!
My senior year I was invited to somebody else's prom. I called DeRoy's, ordered the gown in my size, and nearly burst an artery awaiting its arrival.
I felt gloriously elegant, even though my date wore a purple velveteen dinner jacket (borrowed from his uncle who worked at some restaurant in Pittsburgh).
This spring I cleaned a closet and rediscovered the Lanz.
My goddaughter, Jill, laughed. "You could bury Mary Poppins in this!"
I just smiled. I donated it to the YWCA prom gown drive.
When I wore it, I had a magical night. Doris had an enchanted evening, too.
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I was diagnosed with FMS over a year ago. In Sept & Oct I was using HCG shots daily with a modified HCG diet for weight loss & waist reduction. I lost about 10 lbs in the month but the biggest difference was in how I felt. After about 2 weeks, I felt FABULOUS . I had a huge reduction in muscle pain & shooting sharp pains in my legs & thighs. My feet no longer burned. Night sweats all but disappeared, intestinal problems eased up and my energy level was back at where it had been years ago. Those around me even recognized the difference. I have been off the HCG shots for about 8 weeks. The weight has stayed off but, the FMS symptoms have gradually returned. I had an eye infection and virus last week and now my body is in crash mode.
I want to approach my doctor about using HCG for FMS relief but would like to know if there have been any studies done on HCG for FMS relief and what the results were.
Does anyone have any suggestions or a similar experience? Are there any doctors using HCG for FMS relief? or Research being done?
The only FDA approved uses for HCG are infertility and delayed onset puberty in adolescent boys.
I've just learned a member of my family had an experience exactly like yours originating with HCG use for weight loss. Her fibromyalgia improved immediately and dramatically when she started HCG injections, and returned full force after she stopped.
I'd be grateful if you'd link me to any of your findings, and I will do the same for you as I begin researching this.
May 8, 2010
I have not heard of this?
Then OHSU started another study using mestinon, an oral Myasthenia Gravis med, and exercise to stimulate the body's own production of HGH. I don't remember the end result, you may be able to find it at http://www.myalgia.com.
Most of their research about FMS is available there. OHSU has a FMS research and treatment clinic. Dr. Robert Bennett, MD was the MD in charge of all that last I heard.
Take care, Annette
Please let me know what you find out!
hCG stands for human Chrorionic Gnadotropin. It is a type of hormone (not a sex hormone, so it has no effect on estrogen or testosterone) that is found to be elevated in pregnant women's bodies, though it is present in small amounts in everyone. In the 1950's, Dr. A.T.W. Simeons started treating patients with it for weight loss. He defined obesity not as being "overweight" but as having abnormal fat stores, think those ares where no matter how much a person diets they won't go away. By this definition, a person could technically be both underweight and obese.
The idea of the hCG is that it brings these abnormal fat stores into transit, where before they had been locked away and inaccessible. It also allows a person to burn that fat and utilize calories from it, while maintaining a very strict 500 calorie diet. At first, I was totally skeptical because an adult should never try to live on less than 1,000 calories a day but you actually get a large number of calories from the fat stores that you are burning. hCG also makes your body SUPER sensitive to fat, meaning that you can't even use body or hair care products that contain fat. You have to be incredibly careful about makeup (bare minerals or nothing pretty much), soap, toothpaste, everything. You can't even touch anything with fat in it. There are a ton of different versions of how to do the diet and what supplements (or lack of) that you are supposed to take. The versions are called protocols.
The hCG is traditionally given in a daily (7 days a week) injection by a doctor though some doctors are allowing patients to give themselves the injections. The injections are reported to be the most effective. There are also subligual and homeopathic drops but, generally, with these people still feel a bit hungary (whereas with the injections most people say the 500 calories feels like too much food) and they tend to lose 3-4 lbs. less than those on the injections. You actually lose on average, 3/4-1 1/2 lbs. a day on the diet. It is usually done in a 3 week or 40 day rounds. For many, one round is enough but if they have a lot of weight to lose they may have to wait 4-6 weeks and then do another round. Some even do 3-4 rounds. The idea is that the diet resets your hypothalmus so that your metabolism resets and you maintain the weight loss instead of gaining it back when you start to eat normally again. For some, the reset doesn't take the first time and they begin to gain some back. When that happens, they usually do another round and that seems to usually work.
That is hCG in a nutshell! Kind of long but not near all of it! It is a very intense program but I've seen a lot of people have amazing results with it. You just have to be completely committed to it and be willing to do your research before you decide to do it. Some doctors give their patients a lot of info on it, some require their patients attend a class or seminar before doing it, and some don't tell their patients anything besides their food list, theses doctors don't even explain why they have to stick to that particular menu. The person considering it really have to take it upon themselves to learn about it and how to do it. I have even had people in my store buying a few things for it but, after talking to them, I realized they really didn't know what they were getting into so I suggested they not buy anything until they went home and thoroughly researched it to make sure it was right for them. You can't just jump on or off the diet at a whim; you really do have to commit to it.
That's my disclaimer!
Hope this explains it Robyn!
I am sorry, but I just don't believe all the hogwash that that doctor claimed with hCG. It just goes against everything I have ever learned about proper nutrition and "dieting".
Anyone will lose weight on 500 calories a day. Losing weight that fast, 3/4 to 1 1/2 pounds a day is not healthy and it will come back when you stop dieting anyway.
If you need to lose weight, speak to your pcp about it, and learn how to change your eating/exercise habits for the rest of your life.
I went looking for fast weight loss from a doctor who specialized in weight loss many years ago. He offered those injections, and also prescribed amphetamines. It was wrong then, and it remains wrong now, as far as I am concerned. He had plenty of women willing to take anything to get skinny. We all took drugs, didn't eat, lost weight, and gained it all back and then some when we stopped his program. There is no easy, fast way to lose weight. It is major change and hard work. Like my best friend said recently, "It is not a sprint, it is a marathon."
Take care, Annette
This is not for eveyone.If you can diet and exercise and lose all of your excess fat then you shouldn't use this. This is for the people who have been very diligent in all of that and it still doesn't work. Not every overweight person is to blame for their issue. The original manuscript talks about this. It's not doing away with proper nutrition, but it's taking care of abnormal fat. And with the vast amount of medical and nutritional knowledge that we have availible today there have been many updates to the diet, including supplements and some even increase the cal intake. Also, after the initial diet, it teaches how to maintain proper nutrition and fitness for life.
That whole month I was in so much pain and my feet hurt, my back hurt, I couldn't think straight and I had no energy. I went back to the weight loss clinic yesterday and they gave me a injection. Instantly I felt better and today I feel great!!!! While I was at the weight loss clinic I asked the Doctor what all is the injections used for and she told me FMS, Arthritis, and weightloss. I came home and told my husband about it and he is demanding that I go to my regular doctor today because I am 100% sure that I have FMS. I am a very active Mother of three teens so I will do anything to keep going. The last month that I didn't take the injections I hurt so bad that I kept it a secret because the person I am I don't get down like I was... I am hoping that I can fix this and fast and I wish you all best of luck as well.
I started the hCG subQ injections early June. At some point, I realized both the pain and numbness were gone! The hCG was stopped on 7/28, and by 09/18 the back pain was back AND numbness now in my feet. Today, 10/2, the numbness/pins/needles are still there and worse! For the first time since the M.S. diagnosis (1990), I can tell my walking ability is impaired and the bilateral foot numbness is horrible----like walking in thick sand, plus it burns at times.
While I did lose 30# and really only have about 5 more pounds to go.... I am actually considering getting back on the hCG injections--not for the weight loss, though that wouldn't hurt--hee-hee---BUT for the pain and M.S. symptom relief!
By the way, I have maintained the 30# loss since 7/28 and eat a Paleo/Primal diet (NO grains y'all!).
I will say that I had been eating three eggs for breakfast since then, but just found out that eggs are inflammatory! Who knew! The things we learn while online, I'll tell ya!
There is a sweet lady on the hCG diet forum with fibro that has done several rounds of hCG and she says her pain symptoms go away while on hCG... but comes back when she's off.
She and I want to do a 'maintenance' dose of hCG to keep the pain/problems at bay. If only they would do a trial with us! How much hCG is really needed for the benefit? I understand there was a study published in March about hCG and fibro patients, but you all probably already know that. I am trying to find it again---that's how I ended up posting here.
Take care and be well.
Another interesting sidenote, I"ve been in physical therapy for the past 6 weeks and my PT just couldn't get my neck and shoulders to move at all. After the first day of the drops he was astounded at the relaxed muscles and the amount of massage therapy he could apply without any pain. I went to my orthopedic doc yesterday and handed him the HCG study by a California doctor and he is going to forward it to his pain management doctor for research. I'm determined to get answers!!! Thank you in advance for any information you can share regarding transitioning from the HCG diet to HCG for pain.
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Salt Lake City was sure to be ultra intense.
With Supercross Championship standings implications, yet another epic battle was set to unfold. And it did – with Oakley Star Ryan Villopoto topping the field of title challengers for a resounding victory, effectively padding his previous lead in the race for the title going into the Finals in Las Vegas this coming Saturday.
With just two stops left in the season coming into this past weekend, the drama was at its peak before anyone even set foot in Utah. And with four riders (Villopoto, fellow Oakley Stars James Stewart and Ryan Dungey – as well as Chad Reed) in position to make a charge at the title (all within nine points of the leader), the SLC stop was as crucial as ever. The tension was surely in the air.
But reflective of his brilliant riding all season, Villopoto emerged at the front of the pack following yet another heavy battle.
When the gates dropped for the 450 Main Event, it was O's Bubba Stewart who grabbed the Holeshot – with Justin Brayton, Reed and Villopoto just behind. But it wouldn't last, as Villopoto and Dungey powered past Reed and Brayton in Lap 2, pushing the top four title contenders out front.
And the front of the pack would remain until Lap 7, when Villopoto would charge for the second spot behind Bubba after pulling past Reed.
Lap 8 brought the jaw dropping drama, as Bubba lost the front end in a 180-degree left-hander, allowing Villopoto to grab the front spot, crashing again soon after to effectively erase hopes for a Championship (Bubba finished 10th).
Although Reed challenged the leading Villopoto in the final stages, O's star wasn't to be caught – as he smashed through the checkered flag with his sixth victory of the season.
And although his points lead extended from six to nine, he's still not resting easy.
"In my mind, I wanted to get a win for sure so I could go into Vegas not having to win or finish in a certain spot," Ryan said, rockin' his signature series goggles. "It definitely makes it nice to know that fifth or better will do it, but we're out there to win races, and the ultimate goal is to win a championship."
A fifth finish in Vegas will crown him with the Title.
But don't hold your breath. Oakley will be onsite in Las Vegas for the Final this coming Saturday. Follow @OakleyRacing1 on Twitter for onsite updates from Sin City as Villopoto and Dungey vie for Supercross glory!
Supercross Main Event
1. Ryan Villopoto (Kawasaki)
2. Chad Reed (Honda)
3. Ryan Dungey (Suzuki)
4. Andrew Short (KTM)
5. Davi Millsaps (Yamaha)
6. Kevin Windham (Honda)
7. Jake Weimer (Kawasaki)
8. Tommy Hahn (Yamaha)
9. Justin Brayton (Yamaha)
10. James Stewart (Yamaha)
11. Nick Wey (Yamaha)
12. Kyle Regal (Yamaha)
13. Michael Byrne (Suzuki)
14. Chris Blose (Kawasaki)
15. Tyler Bowers (Kawasaki)
16. Jason Thomas (Suzuki)
17. Robert Kiniry (Kawasaki)
18. Cole Siebler (Kawasaki)
19. Ben LaMay (Yamaha)
20. Mike Alessi (KTM)
Supercross Point Standings
1. Ryan Villopoto 318
2. Chad Reed 309
3. Ryan Dungey 306
4. James Stewart 295
5. Trey Canard 255
6. Andrew Short 214
7. Kevin Windham 202
8. Davi Millsaps 172
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Tenured Radical linked to this list of newly inducted Fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In addition to a bunch of real scholars, there's some weird shit on the list. For example, it's a fucking disgrace that they elected David Fucking Brooks. That dude is so full of fucking shit, the whole …
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Jake Peavy could be traded, but Red Sox aren't giving up on season yet
Give up? When were they ever trying?
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Rockies owner Dick Monfort to angry Rockies fan: "don't come!"
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Taiwan Provides What Might Be The Most Awkward First Pitch In Baseball History
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Primer Dugout (and link of the day) 7-9-2014
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The Omnichatter will not give you a final vote hashtag. Because it's the OMNICHATTER!
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Beats: omnichatter
Tuesday, July 08, 2014
OT: Monthly NBA Thread- July 2014
I estimate only 10-12 Primates care about the NBA, but with our own thread, we won't detract from what this site is really about: German aggression and Israeli aggression of entirely different types.
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McCann's old hitting coach: 'He'll never be comfortable' on Yankees
TP is always making friends. McCann hit .230/.300/.399 in '12 and is hitting .230/.289/.379 now. He's fat, has a lot of miles on him, and is on the wrong side of 30. What did you expect. Enjoy the part of the contract where he is still able to ...Read More...
Robert in Manhattan Beach Posted: July 08, 2014 at 07:29 PM | 39 comment(s)
Beats: braves, brian mccann, opinions are like, yankees
MLB Network Just Finished Most Watched Quarter Ever
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Billy Beane on the Future of Sports: A Tech-Driven Revolution
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Drama after Billy Butler's drop in Royals lineup isn't what anyone wanted
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David Ortiz is furious about his failed PED test coming up again.
For whatever reason, David Ortiz hates it when you bring up the fact that he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003. The latest target of his ire: MLB Network hosts who declared he has received a "free pass" for his transgression.
The Chronicles of Reddick Posted: July 08, 2014 at 11:29 AM | 67 comment(s)
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ESPN: Prince Fielder in the Body Issue
Prince is looking pretty good.
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Doc Daugherty: Joey Votto DL - Adam Dunn ?
Wrong for Each Other! Doc Pompous strikes again!
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HardballTalk: The Angels are now the only expansion team to have a .500 record
...but despite all of that expansion history, no expansion team sat at .500 or above as play began last night. With their win over the Blue Jays last night, the Angels are now even at 4,272 wins and 4,272 losses.
Now, they aren't the first expansion team to break .500. As Dbacks' Vice President Josh Rawitch noted on Twitter last night, Arizona was 652-644 between 1998 and 2005, getting over the .500 hump and staying there for a time after their first couple of seasons. Such early success ...Read More...
still hunting for a halo-red october (in Delphi) Posted: July 08, 2014 at 08:28 AM | 24 comment(s)
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Ball? Strike? It Depends: Is the Pitcher an All-Star?
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Two researchers looked at the photographic evidence and found that umpires make more errors in favor of All-Star pitchers than pitchers who have never been selected for an All-Star Game — about 17 percent more.
This is a subject umpires are naturally hesitant to discuss….
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Monday, July 07, 2014
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Yankees Fan Caught Sleeping In Stands Sues Everyone For Defamation
What a dope.
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Daniel Nava's playoff beard… on a baseball card!
Dear Topps,
Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should.
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Pat Rapper's Delight Posted: July 07, 2014 at 09:28 PM | 5 comment(s)
Beats: daniel nava, gross, memorabilia, red sox, topps, what are they thinking, world champions
ESPN: All Star Game To Feature Self-Service Beer Stations
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Beats: alcohol, all-star game, beer, beverages, draft, jobs, minnesota twins, service time
Former minor leaguer preparing to sue MLB for minimum wage
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Pat Rapper's Delight Posted: July 07, 2014 at 06:40 PM | 50 comment(s)
Beats: giants, lawsuits, minimum wage
LAT: Angels' Mike Trout to start All-Star game; Garrett Richards snubbed
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BA Midseason Top 50: Injury Can't Knock Buxton From No. 1
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Barry`s_Lazy_Boy Posted: July 07, 2014 at 03:17 PM | 4 comment(s)
Beats: minor leagues, prospect reports, prospects
Keith Hernandez: Starlin Castro 'too unreliable'
You know I am only teasing. I love you slackers out there—always have!
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Repoz Posted: July 07, 2014 at 01:25 PM | 112 comment(s)
Beats: cubs, mets
Gleeman: Rays sign No. 1 rated international prospect Adrian Rondon for $3 million on his 16th birthday
I think I got a turtleneck for my 16th birthday.
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Register-Herald Sports Writer
By the time Woodrow Wilson's Hunter Greco took the mound in the bottom of the fourth, the dark clouds had moved in. By the time the powerful senior hurler had thrown his first pitch, first base umpire Gary Nichols saw lightning and suspended play.
A powerful storm rolled through Shady Spring, dumping a lot of rain in a hurry on the Tigers' field and, despite the best efforts of the coaching staff to remove water, made the conditions unplayable. Home plate umpire Jay Rutledge had no choice but to suspend play.
As a result, Shady Spring and Woodrow Wilson will pick up the game in the bottom of the fourth at 2 p.m. today, weather permitting. The Flying Eagles lead 2-0.
Oak Hill will take on the loser at 4 p.m., with the winner taking on the victor of the Woodrow/Shady game at 6 p.m.
n Across the county, Summers County and Liberty's game at Independence was rained out, with a makeup game to be played at 4 p.m. today, with the winner playing Independence 30 minutes after the first game.
n Princeton and Greenbrier East's game in Fairlea was also rained out. The teams will meet in the championship game at 6 p.m. today at Greenbrier East.
If Mother Nature decides to interrupt baseball once again, things could get messy.
Raleigh County schools will be taking the WESTEST Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. During the testing days, athletic competition is not allowed, meaning the earliest games could be rescheduled for would be Thursday evening.
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NASHVILLE - Tributes and accolades flowed in in honor of the late Tennessee governor Ned McWherter, who died Monday afternoon at age 80 following a months-long battle with cancer.
Choking back tears, two of the former governor's closest lieutenants remaining in the state legislature, House Speaker Emeritus Jimmy Naifeh, D-Covington, and Rep. Lois DeBerry, D-Memphis, the former House speaker pro tem, recalled McWherter in a press conference and moments later in short tributes on the House floor.
Both said they spoke with McWherter almost every Sunday afternoon since his cancer was diagnosed late last fall. They recalled two of his most frequent homespun utterances as the longtime powerful speaker of the House from 1973 to 1986 and then as governor from 1987 to 1995.
McWherter borrowed the first from the late Northwest Tennessee congressman Robert "Fats" Everett, whom a young McWherter served as a driver during Everett's campaigns. It's inscribed on Everett's memorial on the Obion County Courthouse lawn in Union City:
"If a man didn't want to work, he oughtn't to have hired out."
I may be off a word or two on that but that's the gist of the words McWherter would deliver as House Speaker to restless members when floor sessions ran late into the evenings and the wee hours of the mornings.
Naifeh repeated the other story on the House floor Monday night:
"When he (McWherter) was campaigning for governor his first time, he went back to his hometown of Palmersville in Weakley County and he went into a little store, campaigning. He spoke to the two gentlemen on the front porch as he went in. When he came out, one of them said, 'Ned Ray, I've been seeing you on TV a whole lot lately.' He said 'Yes sir, I've spent a whole lot of money on it' - which he hated spending money on anything. But the man said, 'You know Ned Ray, you can go all across this state and see all these people and a whole lot of folks are going to think a lot of you -- but the crowd at your funeral's going to depend on the weather that day'."
Other tributes poured in from both sides of the political spectrum:
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), who preceded McWherter as governor while McWherter was the powerful House speaker, paid tribute to McWherter on the Senate floor:
"When I became governor, Ned McWherter said, 'I'm going to help him, because if he succeeds, our state succeeds.' He was true to his word. That bipartisan spirit symbolized Ned's entire career. He was one of our state's finest public servants and a close friend. I will greatly miss him."
Former Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen, whom McWherter helped persuade to run for governor the first time in 1994 - an unsuccessful run that Bredesen lost to Republican Don Sundquist:
"Ned McWherter was my mentor and my friend. I'd never met him, but after I'd run for mayor and lost, he called me up to the (Governor's) Residence. We sat in the office there, talked a little while, and then told me he was going to help me. I'm not sure I had a choice. What a life-changing experience for me! Over the years, we got to know each other better and better, and a genuine friendship grew. There were a number of years when we went hunting together with other friends in Texas, and I remember how much he enjoyed it; not hunting itself so much as sitting around the camp with friends and trading stories. Ned's life was a genuine American story, from shoe salesman to Governor, never losing his bearings on the journey. He was grounded in Tennessee; he loved the people of his state and they loved him back. I can't think of a finer epitaph."
Gov. Bill Haslam:
"This is a sad day for Tennessee. Governor McWherter was a true statesman who cared about this state and its citizens. He had a long and distinguished career in the legislative and executive branches as well as in business. I will always be grateful for his personal kindness to me and the wise advice he gave me during my first months in office. Crissy's and my thoughts and prayers go out to Mike and the entire McWherter family during this difficult time."
Former President Jimmy Carter:
"Ned McWherter was one of the most effective and finest public servants I have known. He was very helpful to me with his wise counsel while I was President and in the years after.Rosalynn and I are saddened to hear of his passing. We extend our sympathies to his family and many friends and to the people of Tennessee. Our nation has lost a great leader, and I a trusted friend."
Former President Bill Clinton:
"Hillary and I join his family and friends in grief over the passing of Governor Ned Ray McWherter, and in gratitude for his wonderful life. Ned was a great friend and a strong supporter to both of us. Just being around him always made me feel better. He calmed me when I was excited and lifted me up when I was down. His legendary ability to cut to the heart of a problem in a few blunt words was invaluable to me in the White House. Those of us who served as Governors with Ned knew that under his leadership, there was no state better run than Tennessee, because of his commitment to both continuous change and sensible management, and his uncanny blend of old-fashioned common sense and progressive values. He loved people, politics, and policy. He took his obligations seriously but always found something to laugh about. He was a bear of a man with a huge heart. I love him very much and I will miss him. I hope his memory will inspire young Tennesseans to follow in his footsteps. My thoughts are with his children, Michael and Linda, his grandchildren, and the people of Tennessee."
House Speaker Beth Harwell, R-Nashville:
"It was an honor to have known him. He was truly a statesman. He cared deeply about this state and cared deeply about being speaker of the House. He gave a lot of credibility to the legislative branch and he was a man I truly admired."
Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester, who served on Gov. McWherter's first campaign gubernatorial campaign, and who is also mourning the death of his son this weekend at the University of Arizona where he attended:
"I'm saddened by the loss of one of Tennessee's great Democratic leaders. I had the high honor of serving in his first campaign for governor and count him as one of my true political mentors. His gift of understanding what working people cared about and his vision for what Tennessee could become has inspired me my entire political career. Gov. McWherter was every man and he was bigger than life. We have a lost a great one."
U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn.:
"I join my fellow Tennesseans in mourning the loss of one of our state's finest and most beloved public servants," said Corker. "Ned was always upbeat, looking for the best in people and situations. He was incredibly kind to me when I came in as commissioner of finance. I never forgot that and continued to seek his counsel throughout my career, as recently as the past few weeks. He was a great friend to me, and I will miss him."
Lt. Gov. and Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey, R-Blountville:
"Few men have meant as much to as many Tennesseans as Gov. Ned Ray McWherter. This state has lost a true statesman and a true original. My heart and the hearts of all Tennesseans go out to the McWherter family today."
State Senate Democratic Caucus Chairman Lowe Finney of Jackson:
"Tennessee lost a true legend today in Governor Ned Ray McWherter. Governor McWherter left his legacy across our great state, and there is no doubt that we are better for his leadership, his vision and his compassion. Governor McWherter never hesitated to do what he believed was best for all Tennesseans, whether that was raising up our children through education reform, or creating jobs in rural areas through infrastructure improvements. Under his direction, Tennessee set a national standard for fiscal responsibility that endures today."
U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher, R-Tenn.:
"Today is a sad day for all of Tennessee as we mourn the loss of Ned McWherter. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Tennessee was blessed to have a true leader like Ned. I am grateful for his many contributions to this state and his legacy will forever be remembered."
Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Chris Devaney:
"I am saddened by the news of Governor McWherter's passing. I believe all Tennesseans, regardless of political affiliation, appreciate his years of service to our state even after he served as Speaker of the House and Governor. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time."
State House Democratic Leader Craig Fitzhugh of Ripley:
"I was saddened to hear of the loss of my friend, former Speaker and Governor, Ned McWherter. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. Governor McWherter was a statesman of the first degree. He will be missed, but his legacy will live on for generations."
University of Memphis President Shirley Raines:
"Everyone associated with the University of Memphis is saddened by the death of Gov. Ned McWherter. His reputation as "The Education Governor" is nowhere more evident than the magnificent library on the U of M campus, which bears his name and honors his commitment to education in general and to the University of Memphis in particular. On behalf of all of us in the University of Memphis community, for whom his friendship has meant so much, I offer his family our sincerest condolences." /blockquote>


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To Stay or Not To Stay in Government
- By Tammy Flanagan
- National Institute of Transition Planning
- January 31, 2014
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Last week, I wrote about my experience talking to "Heather," a 36-year-old-federal employee. Here are the basics of Heather's situation:
- Age 36 with 10 years of federal service; in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
- TSP balance: more than $200,000.
- Employed as a GS-14 project manager in the Washington area, at a salary of $112,224.
- Contributes at least 10 percent of basic pay to her Thrift Savings Plan account and is diversified between the five TSP options, with a substantial percentage split between the C, S and I funds.
- More than 20 years from retirement.
- Single mother raising a young son.
Heather's big question is whether she should continue to work for the federal government or leave federal service for a potentially more interesting position in the private sector. Because of her need to care for her son and the fact that she is the sole breadwinner for her family, she has to be very careful when making career moves.
I offered Heather the following tips and suggestions:
- Remember that in her current position, she gets a pension. The value of her FERS retirement will be based on having 31 years of service at age 57. It will be worth 31 percent of her high-three average salary if she continues in federal service to her minimum retirement age. This pension benefit would have to be replaced with retirement savings to provide equivalent income to her at 57. So, for example, using the 4 percent investment withdrawal rule of thumb, creating a $20,000 per year income would require an investment of $500,000. Heather should be aware that most employers in the private sector will not provide a similar defined benefit pension such as the FERS basic benefit.
- Ask potential future employers about retirement savings options, including matching contributions, fees and expenses, investment options and vesting requirements. Not all employers provide matching contributions and the expense ratios will likely be much higher than the low administrative expenses of the TSP. (The TSP's 2012 rate was .027 percent, or 27 cents per $1,000 of investments).
- If there is no pension benefit, then the reality is that Heather's savings will have to play a more important role in her retirement. She is doing a great job with her TSP account and if all goes well, she is on track to retire at age 57 if she stays in government.
- Other options may include changing jobs within the federal service without changing benefits to find more rewarding work.
- Other factors that will influence her career decisions include on-site day care at her federal employer; health insurance; Federal Employees Group Life Insurance that "floats" with her salary; family-friendly leave policies; and built-in disability benefits through accumulated sick leave, leave banks, leave transfer and disability retirement benefits.
Heather would be smart to consider the value of all of her federal benefits before making the decision to change careers and leave her federal job.
It can be an eye-opening process to review your benefits to understand their value and the factors that influence their future growth. The next step for Heather would be a thorough review of her retirement goals with a financial adviser to look at the big picture and find out if she has any debt and tax issues that might be lurking that could derail her plans. As a single mom, she'll also need to address estate planning issues at some point.
The good news is that Heather is doing many things right and she's on a path to a comfortable retirement. And that just goes to show that retirement planning should be an ongoing process throughout your federal career.
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