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Amid Chris Metze's whimsical and abstract renderings of people and Joan Moment's cosmic circles, Richard Mueller's scrappy wood collages stick out.
Metze, a Woodstock, N.Y., artist is known for his abstract expressionist landscapes of elemental acrobatic figures and Moment, a Sacramento, Calif., painter displays a penchant for de-emphasizing brushstrokes by using the bottom of painted bottles to leave imprints. The two seem to explore capricious and cosmic subject matters, while Mueller's work appears more earthly.
"His work is purposely left unfinished," says Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art Gallery owner Allyn Gallup, who admits his decision to include Mueller's work in his "Mark Making — Color and Line; Some Abstract Pictures" exhibit this fall was purely a random one. "I'm not quite sure if Richard's work would fit in any other exhibit."
Mueller, a professor for 25 years at Nova Scotia College of Art & Design, splits his time between Venice and Nova Scotia, where The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia recently added 18 major works by Mueller to its permanent exhibit.
"Almost all art is decorative on one level," says Gallup. "I'm actually surprised by the positive reaction I've gotten from Mueller's work because it's so unorthodox. It's meditative and compelling in some respect, but it's not decorative."
The Metze and Moment canvases counter the brown strata of Mueller's recycled "canvases," a bucolic mix of found wood panels, shredded newspaper and glass. Gallup says there's much more to the artist's work than mere scratch wood in horizontal layers. Mueller's "Cadence #5" and "Cadence #6" conjure up primitive human sensibilities.
"Richard's intent is more complex than what you might think," Gallup says. "It's more narrative."
Between the painted wood panels and under fine strips of glass are pages torn from Mueller's Encyclopedia Britannica collection, a reference, says Mueller, "to the cadence of language in visual pattern."
A teacher of pedagogy and cultural studies, Mueller uses the shredding of information as a metaphor for the constant analysis and reconfiguration of knowledge.
According to the artist, the point of the work is to communicate "the phenomenon of surplus information in Western societies and the changing notions of truth and knowledge."
Though his work might lack the aesthetic of effervescent colors and form found in Metze's and Moment's paintings, Mueller's ability to commune with people and nature through layered pieces of mixed media is just as compelling.
Allyn Gallup opened his gallery as Mira Mar Gallery in 1991. The gallery has a reputation for showcasing accomplished, contemporary artists, most of who already have work in public collections. Also featured in this month's exhibit, "Mark Making — Color and Line; Some Abstract Pictures," are artists Michael Kessler, Tanya Softic and Carla Poindexter. For more information, call 366-2093 or visit www.allyngallup.com. The show runs now through Sept. 29.
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Officials with national company Cordia Senior Living confirmed that their ownership entity, Grand Traverse Senior Living, will close early this week, either Monday or Tuesday, on its purchase of the last available segment of Building 50 at the Village of Grand Traverse Commons for the purposes of establishing the 109-apartment residences at Cordia at Grand Traverse Commons: A Senior Residential Club.
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Monday, October 29, 2012 —
The smoke off the extinguished candles was as much a reminder of the spirits of those lost to domestic violence as the flames that were extinguished represented their lives.
There were 43 to be exact and Esther House brought together a group Thursday night to remember their stories and to pray for guidance in helping those who suffer that torture.
Esther House, which operates under the auspices of the Homes for Hope organization, brings together survivors, volunteers and professionals to help with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
"We are really proud of the success we've had this year," said Jeannie Langston, Esther House director.
She said during the first year of the House's existence, the shelter served 92 women and children, 43 of those being children.
"There were 397 911 calls that came into Stanly County in the past year that were domestic violence related," she said.
Langston said 170 were served through the court advocacy system and 19 sexual assault victims received counseling.
"But tonight is all about remembering those that have lost their lives and to remember they were real people that leave behind real families," she said.
"Until you look into the eyes of the bereaved and realize how this devastates families, not only the individual that's lost their life, but the people they've left behind, you don't realize the pain associated with each and every name that we're going to read tonight."
Langston said the goal of Esther House was to see lives saved and see the victims freed from the cycle of violence they find themselves in and to help them transition into a life of independence and violence-free.
"It's not just about numbers, it's about lives. They deserve our honor," she said.
Barbara Thomas spoke to the gathering saying she was addressing the group as a survivor.
"Domestic violence has no face. It transcends all ethnicities, gender or religion. It does not discriminate for age or social economic status. It is not predictable," Thomas said.
She added that every 15 seconds a woman is abused in the United States.
"But never in my wildest dreams [would I have thought] I would need to be educated in domestic violence," Thomas said.
She told the story of how she had everything going for success, but lost it all.
Thomas said she has now gone back to school at Stanly Community College, has made the president's list and is now helping those who are suffering from domestic violence.
"This is now my mission," Thomas said.
"There is hope."
At the conclusion of her presentation, the audience was given candles that were lit to honor the lives of those lost.
During the reading of the victims' names, each candle was extinguished.
Two balloons were then released. One was purple, the color for domestic violence awareness. And the other was yellow, representing hope.
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NORMAN — Cleveland County District Judge Tom Lucas said Tuesday he submitted his retirement to Gov. Mary Fallin.
"I wanted to give the governor an opportunity to appoint somebody," Lucas said.
Lucas' retirement will be effective Aug. 1, he said. After his letter of retirement is submitted to the governor's office, the Judicial Nominating Commission will be notified.
Lucas was sworn in for his fifth term as a Cleveland County district judge in January 2011. He has more than 30 years of experience in the courtroom.
Before he became a judge, he was a longtime attorney in private practice in Norman.
He won his first office term as a district judge nearly 20 years ago and had no opponents for his re-election for his next three terms. Lucas had to run against Jeff Bryant, city attorney for the city of Norman, in order to be re-elected for his fifth term.
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Haily Macedo finished 33rd among a pack of 154 runners to snare Oakdale High's lone qualification from the Sac-Joaquin Sub-Section championships to Saturday's SJS finals in Folsom.
Robert Gilbert has been spectacular for Oakdale High's varsity boys soccer team in his final prep season with the Mustangs.
Deadlocked with Sonora High for second place at 9-3 in the Valley Oak League standings, Oakdale's girls golf team needed some special scores at the league championships to finish runner-ups in the league standings.
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Longtime Oakdale High setter Jackee Lee of the varsity volleyball team and current Lady Mustangs senior is playing the best volleyball of her career. Just one game after pulling up an impressive 24 digs against Sonora, Lee added big assists, serves and even kills to land back-to-back wins over Lathrop and Sierra.
The volleyball hung in the air for what seemed like an eternity, just in front of the Oakdale High net. When it finally fell to the hardwood amidst a crowd of stunned Lady Mustang players, it brought with it a 3-1 end to a thrilling and hard-fought Valley Oak League showdown inside the Mustang gymnasium on Thursday.
Oakdale High athletes were firing on all cylinders in league and non-league action this past week for cross country, water polo, soccer, golf and tennis. Following are brief recaps for the various sports.
With Los Banos, Central Catholic, Escalon, Gregori, Langson Hughes, Downey, Beyer, Davis and Hughson High freshman volleyball teams vying for a title, Oakdale needed a good showing in their home gymnasium at the Oakdale Freshman Invitational Volleyball Tournament on Saturday.
If there is a pool somewhere, Savannah Stender is probably swimming in it. If there is a goal somewhere near that pool, Stender is probably scoring on it.
The 103-degree temperature at the finish line wasn't exactly much of a cool-down for the hundreds of Valley Oak League cross country runners on Wednesday, Sept. 29 at Legion Park in Modesto.
Justina Keith kills, Robert Gilbert goals, Jaylene Ponce putts and Ashtalia Spillman scores highlighted a barrage of wins for Oakdale High's prep sports programs in recent league play. Following is a recap of the action.
A busy non-league lineup, including Oakdale High's participation in their own volleyball tournament on Saturday, has prepared the Lady Mustangs for competition in the battle for a Valley Oak League title this season.
Oakdale High's talented female goal scorer, Cassie Lee, was at a loss for words following her water polo team's historic 11-5 win over visiting Johansen inside the Oakdale Aquatic Center on Thursday.
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After a short wait for opening ceremonies and a triumphant unveiling of new light towers, it seemed only fitting that Oakdale High's first ever night soccer game illuminated a 6-1 Valley Oak League blowout on Wednesday.
With a host of wrestlers still competing on Oakdale High's state-bound football team, the Mustang program is missing some serious depth.
The last non-pigskin selection for the Oakdale Leader Athlete of the Week this fall belongs to Oakdale High's varsity volleyball team. The girls bested Pioneer in four games to advance to the second round of the postseason, adding prestige to a terrific season that included a co-Valley Oak League championship.
Chasing a five-goal deficit in the fourth and final period of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II championships water polo finals, Katie Vanderburg and Emily Stolken connected with stunning scores within a one-minute span to open the door for a possible Oakdale High comeback.
Some postseason magic carried eighth seeded Oakdale High to a spirited 3-1 rout of No. 9 seed Pioneer in the first round of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division III playoffs on Nov. 6, but happy thoughts couldn't do the trick in a 3-0 loss to No. 1 seed Oakmont two days later.
The first round of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II girls water polo playoffs wasn't particularly kind to Capital Valley Conference No. 3 seed Del Campo, who fell 17-7 to Valley Oak League champion Oakdale on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Whitney High.
If Oakdale High's varsity boys soccer team had any questions on the type of game to expect from a Central Valley team in search of its third trip to the Sac-Joaquin Section finals in four seasons, they certainly had them answered quickly on Oct. 30.
Despite the tiebreaker that forced the Lady Mustangs to enter the 2012 Sac-Joaquin Section Division II playoffs with the lowest possible seed, Oakdale's girls tennis team didn't go down without a fight. They ended their season with a 5-4 loss to Whitney on Monday, Oct. 29 in the opening round of the postseason.


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NORMAN — Although technology has advanced at an amazing speed, humans have yet to land on another planet. Unmanned craft have long explored the outer reaches of space, with the Mars Rover collecting incredible data on the red planet. It's only a matter of time before people will follow.
Earth's fascination with Mars began in science fiction. Novels and movies often depicted Martians as little green men coming to Earth to enslave or destroy its inhabitants. Rovers haven't found any sign of life on Mars — yet. No Martians have landed on Earth — at least that we know of.
But now there's a chance that some Earthlings themselves will soon become Martians.
More than 100,000 people have signed up for a chance to die on Mars, reports CNN. Technology is advanced enough to get them there — hopefully — but there's little to no hope at this point of bringing them back.
A number of entrepreneurs are selling the opportunity to be among the first to colonize Mars, perhaps as soon as 2022. The Mars One project plans to be the first; others are in the design stages. And of course, the entire journey and colonization will be broadcast worldwide.
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Facing an unexpected ruling validating the Affordable Care Act, Republicans in Congress promised to redouble efforts to repeal it, starting with another vote in the House early next month. Host Scott Simon talks with NPR's David Welna to explain the battle ahead.
This is WEEKEND EDITION from NPR News. I'm Scott Simon. President Obama told residents of Colorado yesterday that the country has their back. The president visited an evacuation center and met with some of the firefighters who have been battling the deadly Waldo Canyon fire near Colorado Springs.
The heat and drought that brought much of Colorado Springs into danger has also hit the Midwest. Temperatures broke 100 degrees in the Great Plains, and the heat and the lack of rain is endangering what was expected to be a bumper crop of corn. Tim Lenz is a farmer near the town of Strasburg in south central Illinois, where he grows corn and soybeans. Mr. Lenz, thanks for being with us.
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Firefighters are slowly gaining ground on the Waldo Canyon fire in Colorado. It's scorched about 17,000 acres and believed to have claimed two lives.
More than 300 homes have burned. There's been a lot of talk about how many houses were lost in the fire, but Colorado Springs Fire Chief Rich Brown wants you to know there's a flip side to that: He says crews worked hard to minimize damage.
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Jennings talked to Brett Favre through FA process
Green Bay – Greg Jennings wanted the truth on the Minnesota Vikings.
So he talked to Brett Favre ... multiple times.
In case you missed it yesterday, here's what the new Minnesota Vikings wide receiver told KFAN-AM. If you thought you heard the last from Favre, you were mistaken:
"Literally, as I got off the plane and (offensive coordinator Bill) Musgrave walked up to me, I'm on the phone with Brett. I spoke with Brett two or three times throughout this process. He shot me straight. I knew if there was one person that would shoot straight and tell me exactly what I wanted to hear and things I possibly didn't want to hear, it would be Brett. He did that for me."
Green Bay players switching sides is no novel concept. Before Favre's hyper-polarizing decision, Ryan Longwell and Darren Sharper also made the move. Now, it's Jennings. While it's probably a stretch to say Favre was a major reason Jennings chose the Vikings over the Packers in free agency, it sounds like the former Packer at least nudged him along.
Favre experienced, to the utmost extreme, what Jennings potentially would. For Jennings, it'd be smart to ask Favre what those two years in Minnesota were like.
And overall, it's just another bizarre twist to one of the most bizarre storylines in recent memory. Brett Favre is still having an effect – however big or small – on his former team.
Have fun, guys.
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The hillbilly is trying to manipulate people again - he figures the more Packers that defect to the Vike-Queens, the less they may hate him for doing it..............
You want answers, Greg?!
I want the truth!!
He signed with the Vikings because of money, everything else is fluffing.Hide replies
Also, he b*tched about being one of many instead of The Star.
Yes, I saw that Favre is still acting like a jilted girlfriend. I take it as Favre is still bitter over TT not letting him be the GM.
Do you really think Jennings would not have gone to Minne if he did not call Favre? Jennings is a smart man and was researching his future. If you were transferring and you knew someone at the next company wouldn't you do the research. As for Favre he gets a call from an ex-teammate and answers his questions, that is what friends do. What if he said don't go to Minne would TT raised the offer or was the 1 mil over something he is saving for AR, CM and Raji? Jennings was out the door in GB. There should be no rip on Favre for giving info, Jennings for researching his future and TT for doing his job on the future salary requirements for the players he wants to keep. Jennings wasn't one of them.Hide replies
If Jennings was a smart man, he would had taken the $10 million from the Packers prior to last season.
We will see if TT was smart from lowering the offer 2 mil to give to Raji, AR and CM.
Did you not read the quote? It does not seem that Greg initiated the conversation.
We can't tell who called whom, but it doesn't really matter. I think Jennings would have signed with the Vikings regardless of Favre's imput.
I spoke with Brett two or three times throughout this process. He shot me straight. I knew if there was one person that would shoot straight and tell me exactly what I wanted to hear and things I possibly didn't want to hear, it would be Brett. He did that for me."
Yes a pretty thorough opinion he got from an old teammate.
come on people, let this go.....Jennings is in Minnesota because he wanted 2 things, to be very highly paid and to be a team's #1 receiver, neither of which he was going to be in GB.......Greg Jennings is not a Queen because Favre sent him there....quit blaming Favre for everything......Jennings probably did ask Favre about the organization and life in the Twin cities......and Favre probably gave Jennings honest answers.....but don't blame Favre for Jennings being in Minnesota...that's garbage.......
maybe jennings should've consulted with percy harvin too.Hide replies
Does Jennings know Percy or did he go to someone he trusts who like him left the Packers to go to the Vikings? Jennings wanted someone who would shoot straight and he got it. They are cool with each other and realize many Packer fans aren't. sunterrior good humor though.
Rose missed the point. Favre never played under this coach and GM. Harvin did and wanted out of there. Sunterrior made a solid point and it made me smile.
Cecil Favre played under Frazier for 6 games in 10 and the rest of the time he was the d coord. As for Rick Spielman he came to the Vikings in 06 so he was there the entire time. Just wanted to get that straight but I don't think Jennings was asking about Spielman, he wanted to know how Minne would treat him and the Packer fans reaction. I wonder if he asked others also but no one is looking into that only concerned about his talking with Favre. Maybe he talked to Loadholt who stayed. All this speculation that Favre wanted to hurt the Packers by talking to Jennings is mute since TT did not want him or he would have not dropped his offer 2 mil. All the money goes to AR CM and Raji. Personally of those three why break the bank for BJ? BJ over Jennings might hurt the Pack imo.
I agree with Rose Bowl.....as annoying as Favre is--and it is personal, I can't say I would or have not done differently. Have none of you ever left an employer under less than wonderful circumstances not wanted to take some talent away from them or stick it to them ins some way? I don't blame Jennings or Favre. It's about the money and you better believe Jennings wishes he'd taken the 10 or 11 million Green Bay offered before the concussion and abdominal injuries drove down his price. You want loyalty, get a dog, people work for money.Hide replies
you want loyalty, get a dog. Brilliant!
I've never left an employer and wanted to take away talent. That would be petty.
I was let go once in my life, I was a single father going through a divorce and my President didn't think I should be taking time for my family, that was up to my ex-wife to do... seriously told me that. F' him, and trust me...it is personal and I enjoy EVERY time we compete for a project and I get it. EVERY time. Three of us started a competing company, I love every minute of revenge. It is sooo sweet.
Petty or not, if you have a competitive personality, it is there. IF you like to roll over and wiz on yourself, well...not much to say.
They've known each other for years and Favre played with the Vikings. Of course Jennings sought his input. Who wouldn't? A nonstory except for estus who has posted nonstop all day on all threads frothing
Go away Bert.
See ya CraigHide replies
Nice namesake Edgar34! How did you like it when Edgar went and played for da Bears? You rip Packers when the Packers don't want them anymore but honor a guy who left the Pack to play for our biggest rival. Interesting.
Actually I felt like crap when he signed with the Bears. Nice to see that he had a chance to come back be a coach on the team and has been always a classy guy. Farve now...Totally classless
So you're not going to give a guy who gave the Packers 16 yrs, 160 wins and one losing season a chance to come back. Jennings sure appreciates how classy Favre is as did the Packers QB they brought in this year he helped. Edgar gave us 5 years I wonder what would have happened if he gave us 16 years, 15 winning? How many winning seasons were there from SBII til Wolf brought Favre in? You don't remember those I imagine.


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Just watched an episode of HBO's "Flight of the Conchords" that aired a few weeks ago. (It was lingering on my TiVo, begging me to watch it.) It was terrific. It was the episode in which Murray wanted to move his relationship with Bret and Jemaine from being manager/ clients to being friends. Murray even devised a chart to indicate their progress (or lack thereof). Along the way in Murray's plan to cement their friendships, Mel (the wonderful Kristen Schaal) gets involved. She's mad at Bret for something he did to her in a dream. She asks for an apology, only to find he refuses. The result is hilarious.
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Quote: As it was explained to me, they make a large run of secondaries, then test them. Depending on the test results the mirrors are differentiated into the 1/10, 1/20, and 1/30 categories and priced accordingly. If the number of mirrors manufactured is small there may or may not be 1/20+ wave mirrors in the batch.
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Quote:Stratocaster,Can you confirm that the PV errors for the secondary mirrors listed on the Antares website are for the wavefront? and not the surface?
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"I don't know how to make revenues go up," Business Manager Craig Mobley told the board. He eventually said what Activities Director Randy Wilson had told the Journal-Express; people need to attend games and pay gate fees. Gate fees provide the athletics budget revenue.
The lowest cost for an official, regardless of the sport is $65. Football officials charge $125, and five of them are required. Beyond that, Knoxville hosted only four home varsity football games this year, and one of them saw low ticket sales because of the weather. Football has traditionally been the largest revenue generator for the athletics budget.
The difference between revenues and expenses was $15,906.51. Revenues were $90,168.18 and expenses were $106,074.69. The athletics budget for the year was $104,863. Included in the expenses for the year was a new wrestling mat, which increased expenses by roughly $9,000 over the prior year. Board action was taken to approve the mat purchase.
Board member Tim McDonald said he believes the board needs to find a way to put controls in place to keep expenditures within the budget. He added that, while sports clubs seek donations throughout the year, people do not know how that money is used. These fund raisers are not included in the athletics budget. Mobley said the clubs are purchasing items they want.
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"The answer is, you've got to spend less," Mobley said. "You're really talking about ticket sales."
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When the board initially tried to remedy the ongoing debt and deficits with the athletics budget, it agreed to provide $25,000 a year from the General Fund to help offset costs. Mobley said this was discontinued when former Gov. Chet Culver instituted a 10 percent across-the-board budget cut during his term.
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I was just diagnosed with RA in October '12 and have recently been told I could have Lupus (some of my blood test are positive ANA and dsDNA antibody) I am currently on Methotrexate, prednisone, folic acid, vitamin D, Vicodin, tramadol and flexeril. The side effects from the methotrexate are almost unbearable and making life horrible. I am starting to lose my hair, I have the most unbelievable acid reflux, I have no appetite, losing weight, headaches, anxiety attacks, sweating profusely (while sitting still) night sweats, fevers, mouth sores, muscle pain, etc... Now I have found lumps in my arms that are painful to the touch and I am wondering why I am taking this horrible medication???
I had to take a leave of absence from the lab I work in and I am pretty sure I will lose my job soon (I am not covered under FMLA because I had been there less than a year) I feel like a crybaby sometimes, like now, I guess I am just needing to vent. I am starting to wonder if I will ever feel good again? I realize it takes time to get the medication straightened out and to "get used" to all that your body is dealing with.
My biggest question is....is there anything that is working for people on here concerning the mental health part of this disease? It doesn't need to be meds but anything that gives you some sort of pleasure or pain relief. I was very active before this all happened and many of the activities I loved to do I cannot do anymore. any suggestions would be appreciated!
Thanks for listening and good luck to all of us!
In the meantime, the depression is something I fight too. I've always struggled with it though, so I have lots of tools in my box.
One thing that helps me is a nice, hot bath. I have battery operated candles, and simple but nice objects in view. I put the lights down low and try to enjoy the relief of stiffness for a while.
Meditation is a helpful tool as well. You don't have to get on the floor to do it! I would have too much trouble with that part...LOL.
Last year I took up knitting and crochet. I'm learning via YouTube, etc. There was a rough spot when my right shoulder complained every time I knitted. I switched from "American" style to "Continental" style and it's much better on the joints. The yarns are soft, colorful and comforting, and it feels good to complete a project, since I can't complete much else in my life right now!
Anyway, these are some of my distractions. I hope you find some too. Our lives are changed with these diseases.
For starters, if your low on energy, which I was/am and drinking things with caffine increase your nausea and/or acid reflux try asking your doctor for an appetite suppressent such as phentermine. I know it sounds silly since we already dont have an appetite but it gives you lots of energy without the jittery feeling. Having my energy back makes me feel better and since it increases my blood flow it seems that my pain medication works better. The better I feel equals the less depressed I feel.
My MTX has just now started to kick in to reduce my pain and swelling (THANK THE LORD!!!!) and Im starting to feel normal. I was already diagnosed with MDD, major depressive disorder, so I was on medication for depression. I would HIGHLY recommend you get on something quick for your depression. The medication that you will be perscribed will take some time to work. I would suggest to make sure whatever the doctor perscribes you is an extended release. This seems to help with my nausea because the medication is released throughout the day and not all at once. If you are having ANY feeling of depression you NEED to get on something asap as well as start doing things that make you happy.
Okay, now that the depression medication talk is out of the way, these are the other things to keep my mind occupied and happy.
- Talk to friends, call them, instant message them, do whatever it takes for you to keep in touch. Listen to their problems. Make plans to hang out, even if it's just lounging on their couch watching a movie.
-take this time to start learning about the things you have always wanted to learn about. Since holding a book or kindle can be difficult, rent an audio book. It lets your mind escape reality and your body rest.
- Start pampering yourself. Depression can lead to getting lazy on your appearance, especially when you are suffering from depression and pain. Start doing your nails often, search for new easy ideas for fixing your hair and investigate new tricks to better application for makeup. We dont have control over how our body feels on the inside but we can dominate how awesome we look on the outside.
- Do yoga or stretch everyday. You dont need to go to a class to relax and clear your mind. It helps reduce the stiffness and pain in your body. It also seems to increase your energy.
- Make your bed an ultimate luxury zone. Since we dont feel good we are bound to spending lots of time here. Buy super soft sheets, a fluffy comforter and perfectly soft pillows. I like to spray the eculuptis spearment (bad spellling!) fabric spray from Bath & Body works. The spearment seems to reduce my nausea.
- Create list of things you want to get done and try to get one done a day. This helps you not feel so overwhelmed.
- Take up a hobby. It doesnt matter what it is as long as it refocuses your mind off of being sick and hurting. Watch a season or show that you have always wanted to watch but never have had the time. Start a blog. Learn to cook something new. Anything.
- Relax and know that there are a lot of other people out there who understand. I talk with another lady who has RA thru email and it helps alot. My email is email@example.com if you want to talk and/or blow off steam with someone who actually gets it.
My heart goes out to you. I was diaognosed 8 years ago. I do have good days and bad days, but am very lucky that have very little side effects from my meds. You might want to talk to your doctor about Methotrexate injections instead of tablets. Seems to work better for some patients.
My best advise is to join some wonderful websites, so you can interact with others with RA. Some of my favorites are:
RA Warrior (http://rawarrior.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-ra-information/ ) and RA Voices(https://cobi.communispace.com/ravoices ), Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation (http://rheum4us.org/ ) and (of course) WebMD-RA Community Exchange support Group (http://exchanges.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-exchange?ecd=wnl_rhu_043010 )
Hope this helps...Just know you are NOT alone, there are many of us out there who are always willing to listen and share our experiences.
For starter, I always say look into your diet and lifestyle. Science has shown a very close correlation of the food we eat with RA. "You are what you eat". Firstly, remove all inflammatory foods and introduce anti-inflammatory fatty acids such as Omega-3 fatty acids into your diet. Then, study and explore the many potential causes of RA and which of those may possibly trigger your RA onset:
(1) Most RA patients are also likely to suffer from leaky gut syndrome that is associated with food allergies or intolerance. Discover your food triggers and remove them from your diet (http://www.myradiary.com/475/clueless-about-triggers-of-rheumatoid-arthritis-flare-ups-find-out-the-culprits-with-an-elimination-diet%29). Start alkalizing your body. Add essential greens where necessary.
(2) Perform detoxification. Fasting has played a therapeutic role in relieving RA symptoms for many. Other detoxification methods include FIR sauna, dry brushing, enema, colon cleanse, heavy metal detox, parasite cleanse, kidney cleanse, liver cleanse, etc.
(3) Regular exercising. It is crucial to continue moving out joints. Start out slow and gradually building it up. Contrary to the beliefs that exercise is going to cause more damages to the joints, it can actually help improve range of motion, increase grip and muscle strength.
(4) Be kind to yourself and be ready to find a support in times when you need to vent your anger and frustration out. I vent out on my husband, who just knows that I need his ears so that I can feel better after these. I can't say I am socially active now after I shy away from friends who do not understand the severity of RA. My family is my primary source of support.
(5) Explore into alternative drugs including LDN, Minocin (antibiotic protocol for mycoplasma), Metronidazole & Allupurinol (anti-amoeba protocol), thunder god vines (TCM alternative), etc.
Hope the above information helps. ** Hugs to you** Cheer up!
You're not alone!! I'm also on Methotrexate & my hair falls out, & I have other side effects as well. But I've been on it almost 3 yrs. & You do get used to it.
Good luck!
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As we spend almost 90% of our time indoors, especially in colder climates including Minnesota, it is imperative that our indoor home and office living environments are suitable for healthy living. Our indoor air quality can be up to 100 times more polluted and much more harmful to our health than the air we breathe outdoors.
Why, because the air we breathe indoors is trapped, confined and recirculated especially during the cold winter months in Minnesota. We breathe up to 20,000 liters of air per day, our lungs and bronchial pathways require the ability to cleanse and react quickly and often to these nasty airborne sub microscopic pollutants such as dust mites and dust mite feces. Dust mite feces are generally living organisms reproducing within our homes that may lead to concurrent asthma attacks. Ask yourself this question: Do you feel better when removed or away from its indoor environment for a period of time?
It's common knowledge that the lack of ventilation is a detriment to our INDOOR AIR QUALITY and indoor environments. How? Stagnant air inundates the occupants with a concentration of pollutants. It may seem innocuous but poor indoor air quality may be associated with cough, congestion, skin irritations, lingering illnesses, indoor allergies, aggravating upper respiratory ailments and a collective problem called SICK BUILDING SYNDROME.
SICK BUILDING SYNDROME describes what happens when a combination of indoor air toxins, pollutants, poor air flow, inadequate filtration and lack of ventilation interact with the human respiratory system. Especially in children, elderly and weakened immune systems.
Because the list of pollutants are so many, and their effects so varied, SICK BUILDING SYNDROME has a multitude of symptoms and can rear its head in many ways.
In general, however, the most prevalent symptoms include eye and skin irritation to include nonspecific upper respiratory symptoms. Pollutants such as house dust, dust mite feces, mold, harmful living (submicroscopic) organisms, bacteria, pollen, pet dander, chemicals, VOCs and toxic gases can be harmful to our own health. Especially in young children.
Other major contributors include high moisture content, dryness, lack of indoor air flow, inconsistent temperature problems, subpar filtration methods, incapacitated air ducts, inadequate ventilation methods, lack of return air flow (wide spread) and chemical vapors can all produce adverse effects. Stack and chimney effect may relate to an equilibrium and/or imbalance of diverse pressure zones within our own home. In more severe cases, causing a pressure imbalance within our homes that may lead to possible back drafting or higher concentrated levels of carbon monoxide.
The combination of one or more of these pollutants can multiply the problem and/or any compound that can pollute the air can be a factor of SICK BUILDING SYNDROME.
They need not be inorganic "factory" chemicals. Fungi are "natural" but also an especially major biological pollutant in the indoor environment. As long as moisture and oxygen are available, mold is able to grow. This leads to it being found on nearly any surface in a building, including carpets, ceiling tiles, insulation, inside air duct systems, other surfaces, wallpapers or air conditioning indoor cooling coils. Indoor environments that provide exposure to fungus may cause health problems such as allergy, asthma, pneumonia, airway irritation, upper respiratory problems, effects of asthma/allergies and much more.
When air pollutants emanate from building materials and furnishings, they are trapped by the lack of ventilation and are left lingering in your home for the air we breathe. Our lungs inhale/exhaust up to 20,000 liters of air each and every day.
Lack of indoor ventilation, lack of combustion air, lack of make up air, inadequate air flow, lack of return air, non-metallic return air chutes within structure, over-sized air ducts, under-sized air ducts, poor indoor air filtration methods may also contribute to our health known as SICK BUILDING SYNDROME.
SBS (SICK BUILDING SYNDROME) is wide spread and an undermined health problem in many homes and buildings. It may also contribute to increased energy cost due to inadequate and non-functional heating and cooling systems.
Non-functional or lack thereof ventilation systems. Not only limited to developed nations, SICK BUILDING SYNDROME has become a global problem and received global attention. An examination of 37 buildings throughout California found that all of the buildings had very "ineffective" filtering systems.
Furthermore, many buildings failed to meet ventilation standards. Is it for lack of codes, consumer awareness, education or lack of understanding towards the air we breathe?
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Hôtel de Glace, Canada( ©Xdachez.com )
Skip trying to build an igloo yourself. Canada's Hôtel de Glace, built exclusively of ice and snow, does it for you.
At the beginning of December each year, workers build the entire hotel's rooms and columns, furniture and sculptures out of ice and snow. For the opening this January, when the hotel celebrates its 10th anniversary, workers used 15,000 tons of snow and 500 tons of ice.
Hôtel de Glace opened Jan. 4 and will remain open until April 4 for overnight stays, public tours, corporate events, weddings, art exhibitions and film and TV productions.
The hotel is in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, 23 miles from Quebec City and 149 miles from Montreal. Quebec's winter temperatures can range from minus-13 degrees Fahrenheit in February to 41 degrees in March. More photos...
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A house south of Centerville has become the fourth area structure consumed by fire since late September.
The latest blaze was at the intersection of 215th Avenue and 590th Street, about eight miles south of Centerville in Appanoose County. It is unclear whether the house was occupied at the time of the fire.
The house fire follows a weekend fire at the Sharon Chapel Church. That fire destroyed the church, which had been located at 540th Street and 260th Avenue in Appanoose County, and is the subject of a criminal investigation.
On September 25, a fire at the Gypsy Quarter, a store near the Centerville square, destroyed the building that housed the store. It took crews three hours to bring the fire under control. Adjacent buildings suffered smoke and water damage.
The cause of the Gypsy Quarter fire is known. Investigators concluded a contractor inadvertently started the fire while doing work on the roof. Sparks from a grinder were the source of the fire.
But the cause of the fourth fire, on September 24 at the Appanoose County Fairgrounds, is not so clear. Investigators in that case suspect foul play. The horse barn and show arena were destroyed in the fire.


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What is the perfect murder? Do you think you know how to commit the perfect murder and get away with it? If so, do you believe you have what it takes to do it and if you do, who would you kill?
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The Perfect MurderOtis78 on Saturday, March 29, 2008 - 1:52am
Yup. In college I had my roommates death planned out down to the finest detail. I could never find it in me to do it though, since we had been friends for so long.
The Perfect Murderking107383 on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 - 5:49pm
nope to many assholes like to brag what they did or are just sloppy
The Perfect Murdergene19 on Thursday, May 8, 2008 - 6:07pm
The perfect murder is when you tie someone up upside down the beat the shit out of them like a pinyatah i cant spell that but to hell with it. anyways lay down plastic to cover the blood and goodies that falls out. then bunndle them all up and throu away the body where no one will find it. yes im crazy but i would not recomend this. this is just speaking out loud.
The Perfect MurderSavantage on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 2:24pm
When in college my psyc. professer gave the class an assignment we had to write an essay about the perfect suicide and then an essay on the perfect murder and not getting caught. I thought it was sick at the time until I talked with him and he explained that it was normal to have dark thoughts like these from time to time and writing them down gave a creative avenue for the mind to vent.
I have thought I had created the perfect murder but know I wouldn't be able to carry it out
The Perfect MurderBlackfox32 on Friday, June 20, 2008 - 7:53am
Yes it is possiable to have the perfect murder. U just simpley need 2 minipulate someone else 2 do.Its all just a mental game. So even though it was all ur idea another would be takeing the fall. Or u could just get lazy and call freddy or jason to do it.
The Perfect Murdercrazyman420 on Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 7:30pm
Commiting the perfect murder is easy......u make this pill that will kill the one u wanna c die in 60 hrs then u take a greyhound bus too mexico and its done and over withXD,...........Dont try this at home now kiddies!
The Perfect Murdermoonflower994 on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 4:53pm
If I wanted to kill someone I would it with Black Magic
Re: The Perfect Murdervampcreep on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 10:46pm
Hydrochloric acid. gets rid of everything except for the bones which turns them to rubber. then you burn the the bones and Voila!, there your go. The only thing is not many people have access to HCl so the next best thing would be to get rid of all identifying properties such as teeth, fingers, toes. Then you burn the body and bury the body if you want.
The Perfect MurderVic69 on Monday, May 31, 2010 - 9:10pm
Wood chipper and strip pits thats all Im sayin!!!!!
Re: The Perfect MurderManicRaider on Sunday, June 6, 2010 - 1:53am
The perferct murder would go down like this...
*FBI breaks down door*
Oh come on! I haven't even said anything yet!


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Glacier Ice Hosts 'Skating with the Starz' Event
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Click on link for full article and ticket information. Event is in Vernon Hills, IL.Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills will host the second annual "Skating with the Starz" Saturday, June 22 to benefit the Advocate Condell Cancer Care program.
Beginning at 7 p.m., attendees can once again experience an ice show extravaganza featuring nationally renowned figure skaters, including 2014 Olympic hopefuls Gracie Gold and Max Aaron.
Devised by local figure skater and Carmel High School student Jizelle Chloe Bacani, the event will offer the opportunity for the audience to skate with the "stars" following the formal program.
"Not only is this event fun for the community, but it also helps us continue to provide supportive services to cancer patients, along with advanced treatment options," said Kathleen Hill, RN, Oncology Nurse Navigator at Advocate Condell Medical Center.


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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. —
You can't buy much with a quarter, but it can be a good down payment on a win.
For North Laurel to compete with South Laurel it has to figure out the first quarter. In the two wins over the Lady Jaguars this season, South Laurel has won the first quarter by a combined 44-8.
"It comes down to our mentality," North Laurel coach Eddie Mahan said. "I'll take a lot of the credit on this one because I think we tried to play a little too smart for our own good."
North Laurel outscored the Lady Cardinals 34-30 in the second half Monday, but lost the game 65-44.
"We tried to game plan a little too much and we got away from what we do best, which is get up and pressure people and try to force turnovers," Mahan said. "When we started playing that way in the second half and got away from all the thinking we tried to do in the first two quarters we were better."
South Laurel scored the first 10 points. To that point, North Laurel had missed all four field goal attempts and both free throws. Three of the missed field goals came under the basket. The Lady Jaguars first score came with 4:35 on a layup by Kendall Ellington. It would be over 5:30 before they score again. By then South Laurel led 22-2.
"I would like to do that every game, just come out and be ready to play," South Laurel coach Konnie Snyder said. "I think it's important to get that mindset right off the bat to show you are ready to play."
While the Lady Jaguars made just one of their first 14 shots and only 4-of-27 in the first half, South Laurel would make 16-of-25 in the half. Still Snyder saw room for improvement on the offensive end.
"We felt like we got a little out of sorts a couple of times. We liked the way we pushed the ball. As far as our offensive sets, we weren't real happy with that," Snyder said.
North Laurel tried to game plan a defense for the Lady Cardinals. Although they seemed to grasp the plan in practice, it did not transfer to the game.
"I tried to play two or three different defenses in the beginning with some zones and trying to pack it inside. We tried to do some things that required us to break away from what we normally do and they weren't comfortable with it," Mahan said.
One reason nothing work for the Lady Jaguars was Taylor Arthur. Arthur averages 17.5 points and 12.6 rebounds per game. The Lady Cardinals senior center finished with 29 points and 10 rebounds.
Snyder said there was no specific effort to get Arthur the ball against an undersized North Laurel lineup.
"That's just the way we play. It's not necessarily Taylor, we just like to get the ball in places where we can score," Snyder said.
Arthur scored her 25th point late in the third quarter, which was only three points less than North Laurel had scored. Arthur is just now starting to get the attention of college coaches. She already had the attention of the North Laurel coach.
"Arthur is so good right now that she is automatic. I give her so much credit. She is an amazing player to me right now. I can't get over how much she has improved," Mahan said.
Trailing 35-10 at halftime, the Lady Jaguars did show some life in the second half. After Arthur scored to open the half, North Laurel scored six straight. They would get as close as 19 points when Brooke Carpenter connected on a three-pointer with 3:26 in the third quarter.
"I didn't necessarily want to expand on the lead, but I would like to have executed better on some things defensively and offensively," Snyder said.
Monday's win was the fourth straight for South Laurel (11-10). The Lady Cardinals will host Casey County on Saturday then travels to Breathitt County Monday. North Laurel (3-18) travels to McCreary County Thursday and host Clay County Monday.
South Laurel 65, North Laurel 44
South Laurel 20 15 15 15—65
North Laurel 2 8 20 14—44
SOUTH LAUREL (65)—Arthur 29, Johnson 14, Clonce 8, Baker 6, Parker 2, Miller 3, Reynolds 2, Schafer 1.
NORTH LAUREL (44)— Wyatt 11, Gray 2, Lawson 10, Carpenter 9, Ellington 12.


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Belle Oaks Inn Pecan Orange Bread
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|Pillsbury Grands 8 ct. buttermilk biscuits
|1 can(s)
|Pillsbury Grands 5 ct. buttermilk biscuits
|1 c
|1 stick
|unsalted butter, melted
|2 small
|1/2 c
|confectioner's sugar
|1/2 c
|pecans, chopped
|1 pkg
|cream cheese
|1 dash(es)
|orange extract
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Michelle's notes for this recipe:
As the innkeeper at Belle Oaks Inn in Texas, this was one of the first things I was taught to make by the owners. Their "signature" breakfast bread, it is always a huge hit with guests, and is deceptively simple!
When you flip this moist, fluffy cake out of the pan and onto a plate, it just looks so pretty! And by the time I bit into my first bite, I had forgotten about the cream cheese filling hidden inside... talk about a nice surprise!
Spray a large bundt pan liberally with non-stick spray. Set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Pour sugar into small bowl. Zest both oranges and add to sugar. Mix to combine. Reserve oranges to juice for glaze.
Melt butter. Pour a small amount of butter into the bundt pan and spread 1/2 the pecans in the bottom.
Open the cans of biscuits. Taking one biscuit at a time, open each biscuit and insert 1 tsp. of cream cheese into the center. Press to seal. Dip the biscuit in butter and then dip in sugar-orange zest mixture, coating entire biscuit. Stand biscuit in bundt pan on its side. Repeat with remaining biscuits, creating a circle around the bundt pan.
Pour remaining butter over the biscuits and sprinkle remaining pecans on top.
Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, or until biscuits are puffed and golden.
Remove from oven and turn bread out from bundt pan onto desired serving platter.
Mix confectioner's sugar with the juice from the oranges to create a glaze. You may add a dash of orange extract if desired to intensify the orange flavor. Use as much juice as needed to create a glaze consistency you like. Drizzle glaze over bread while still warm.
Best when served warm, but can also be served at room temperature. Reheat in microwave for 30 seconds if desired.
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Oh my goodness that sure does sound like a wonderful recipe. Thanks for sharing!!
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Michelle this seriously sounds good! saved!
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By Marjorie Nesin
Staff Writer
---- — The sentences handed down to a Gloucester woman and her boyfriend for sexually abusing the woman's 8-year-old daughter, were reduced as the result of new trials, with the former verdicts thrown out and each defendant still pleading guilty but with lesser sentences, court records show.
Kendra D'Andrea, then of Veterans Way, appealed the initial ruling while serving her 27-year sentence in federal prison, as did her then-boyfriend, Willie Jordan, served 30 years. She now faces 15 years in prison and he was ordered to serve 28.
A judge threw out the initial U.S. District Court ruling in May 2011, granting the retrial that led to reduced sentences.
According to court records, the pair had been arrested after a third person reported to authorities that the two were taking turns in the sexual abuse of D'Andrea's daughter and taking photos of the abuse with a cellphone camera. D'Andrea confessed to police that the photos were uploaded on a Sprint PCS website where Jordan would access them while traveling for his job as a truck driver.
Records show that agents at the DSS had accessed the password-protected site after multiple attempts to logon with the help of the reporting third party. The Department of Social Services agent printed the images and some messages before obtaining a warrant to search D'Andrea's and Jordan's property. After the warrant was granted, police raided the house, finding a cellular phone, which contained some nude images of the young girl.
The two had been granted retrials, after appealing on the grounds that the court had refused to grant evidentiary hearings on request to suppress certain information.
They had alleged that the DSS agent's accessing the website violated their fourth amendment right that protects people from unreasonable search and seizure. They had requested the court suppress any evidence obtained based on the website photos should be thrown out too, calling that information "fruit from a poisonous tree."
The U.S. District Court had turned down that theory without holding an evidentiary hearing on the matter. That refusal of an evidentiary hearing, however, then led to the courts tossing out the U.S. District Court verdict and retrying the case.
The court retried the case, as written in a finding, "because our holding that the district court erred in denying defendants' motions to suppress without an evidentiary hearing."
D'Andrea took a plea agreement in her new trial in March of this year, agreeing to confess guilt on all counts and forfeit her right of further appeal for a lessened sentence.
"Based on defendant's prompt acceptance of personal responsibility for the offenses of conviction in this case, and information known to the U.S. Attorney at this time, the U.S. Attorney agrees to recommend that the Court reduce by three levels Defendant's Adjusted Offense Level," the plea agreement states. In exchange, the prosecutor in U.S. District Court, the U.S. Attorney, reduced the offense level, proposing incarceration for a minimum period of 15 years and a maximum of 30 years for D'Andrea.
D'Andrea's court-appointed attorney Page Kelley did not return calls for comment Tuesday.
Jordan's case was also retried, but the U.S. Attorney's Office recommended that the court impose the full sentence that it had previously imposed on Jordan in his case.
"There have been no material changes in the facts or the law regarding sentencing issues pertinent to Defendant. As such the foundation of the Court's prior determination on an appropriate sentence remains the same," U.S. Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz wrote in a case memorandum.
Marjorie Nesin can be reached at 978-283-7000, x3451, or at email@example.com.


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Too little noise is bad for newborns in intensive care
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Neonatal intensive care units are crammed full of life-saving equipment and people. The technology that fills these bustling hubs is responsible for saving the lives of fragile young babies. That technology is also responsible for quite a bit of noise. In the NICU, monitors beep, incubators whir and nurses, doctors and family members talk. This racket isn't just annoying: NICU noise often exceeds acceptable levels set by the American Academy of Pediatrics, a 2009 analysis found.
To dampen the din, many hospitals are shifting away from open wards to private rooms for preemies. Sounds like a no-brainer, right? Fragile babies get their own sanctuaries where they can recover and grow in peace. But in a surprising twist, a new study finds that this peace and quiet may actually be bad for some babies.
Well aware of the noise problem in the NICU ward, Roberta Pineda of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and colleagues went into their study of 136 preterm babies expecting to see benefits in babies who stayed in private rooms. Instead, the researchers found the exact opposite.
By the time they left the hospital, babies who stayed in private rooms had less mature brains than those who stayed in an open ward. And two years later, babies who had stayed in private rooms performed worse on language tests. The results were not what the team expected. "It was extremely surprising," Pineda told me.
The researchers believe that the noise abatement effort made things too quiet for these babies. As distressing data from Romanian orphanages highlights, babies need stimulation to thrive. Children who grew up essentially staring at white walls with little contact from caregivers develop serious brain and behavioral problems, heartbreaking results from the Bucharest Early Intervention Project show. Hearing language early in life, even before birth, might be a crucial step in learning to talk later. And babies tucked away in private rooms might be missing out on some good stimulation.
The study took place at the urban St. Louis Children's Hospital. The parents of these 136 babies visited their babies for an average of 19 hours a week, which means that many of these babies spent a lot of time alone. Babies in private rooms might do just as well as — or better than —babies in open wards if parents were around more to talk, sing and snuggle.
Since the study came out, NICU hospital architects and administrators have been in touch with Pineda to hear more about her findings. But without more detailed studies, we still don't know the best ways to nurture and assist these early arrivals.
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American Idol's Most Shocking Eliminations Ever!
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Season 10's frontrunner had never appeared in the bottom three before her April 7 elimination. "I'm shocked. I'm angry. I don't know what to say," Toscano's staunchest supporter, judge Jennifer Lopez, said after the announcement, struggling to hold back tears.


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Darien police charged a 31-year-old man with driving while under the influence of alcohol early Saturday morning.
Police gave this account of the incident and arrest:
At about 12:20 a.m., Mark Carwood of Stamford was driving a 2011 Audi A4 west on West Avenue when a police officer saw the car and thought it was speeding. (Carwood, however was not charged with speeding.)
The vehicle was stopped near the intersection of West and Herman Avenues. When the officer spoke to Carwood, he could smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage on him.
Carwood, of 1340 Washington Blvd., failed field sobriety tests and was charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol as well as operating a motor vehicle without a license and failure to rdive right.
He posted $250 bond and is scheduled to appear in state Superior Court in Stamford on Dec. 10.


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