text: content LE Magazine April 2008 Guard Your Precious Proteins Against Premature Aging By Steven Joyal, MD It may seem inconceivable, but scientists long ago learned why aging people suffer so many disorders related to their eyes, kidneys, brain, and vascular system. While these pathological processes are accelerated in diabetics, they affect all aging people to one degree or another. In a startling revelation, Steven Joyal, MD, lays out an innovative, but remarkably simple program to enable both diabetics and normal aging humans to avoid these horrendous biological consequences. The article you are about to read is a summary of Dr. Joyal's new book titled What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes. In fact, this book contains vital information for every aging person. The reason is that most aging people suffer pre-diabetic pathologies and should therefore follow similar strategies to protect against common age-related diseases. Diabetes Is a Form of Accelerated Aging For decades, scientists have been trying to uncover the root causes of premature aging. The fact that diabetes is a form of accelerated aging comes as a surprise to most people. In fact, life expectancy for people with diabetes is four to eight years less than for non-diabetics. Both aging and diabetes share two important biological processes that damage the body: glycation, which results in damage to protein and lipid molecules, and oxidative stress, characterized by increased free-radical activity and damage to tissues by molecules like reactive sugar aldehydes. And many signs and symptoms of diabetes also commonly occur with aging, including: Cardiovascular ailments, such as heart attack,poor circulation in the legs, and atherosclerosis (a general term for several diseases characterized by thickening and hardening of the arteries), and stroke. Increased prevalence of certain types of cancer (pancreas, colon, and liver). Vision problems, including cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal degeneration. Impotence. Hearing loss. Memory loss or other cognitive impairment. Skin conditions, such as rashes, infections, thin skin, and discoloration. Loss of elasticity and flexibility of skin and other tissues. Given that diabetes and aging share so many characteristics, it's not surprising that they also respond to many of the same prevention and treatment strategies. Glycation and Glycotoxins: AGEs Age You Faster When patients hear that glycation is one of the major consequences of diabetes and a contributing factor in diabetic complications, their typical response is, "I've never heard of it. Is it something new?" When they hear that scientists have known about glycation since at least 1912 and of its major impact on diabetes and diabetic complications since the 1980s, their typical response is, "Why haven't I heard about it? Why isn't my doctor talking about it?" Glycation is a biochemical process that involves a series of non-enzymatic reactions (those that don't require enzymes to make them happen) between proteins and/or certain lipids (fats) and glucose. The result is the formation of toxic substances known as AGEs—advanced glycation end products—and ALEs—advanced lipoxidation end products. If you've ever made toast, then you've experienced glycation firsthand. Toasting bread involves the Maillard reaction—the browning reaction that occurs when food is heated and cooked at high temperatures. This reaction is also commonly observed when we grill lamb chops, broil salmon steaks, and make French fries. Levels of AGEs and ALEs increase as people grow older, and those levels are fueled by the foods we eat. In the past, scientists underestimated the impact of food-derived glycotoxins' damage on human cells, organs, and tissues. Recent groundbreaking research, however, has uncovered startling evidence of the critical role that food-derived glycotoxins play in contributing to glycation in the body. Furthermore, recent research indicates AGEs play an important role in the aging process as well as in diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and certain types of neuropathy. Glycotoxin levels increase dramatically in people who have elevated blood glucose levels because these noxious substances thrive in high-glucose environments. Thus, glycotoxins are especially prevalent in individuals who have metabolic syndrome, predia-betes, or diabetes. Sites in the body that are especially susceptible to the accumulation of glycotoxins include the renal glomerulus (in the kidney), the retina (the membrane at the back of the eye that helps you see), and important blood vessels like the coronary arteries (the arteries that supply blood to the heart). We also know that glycotoxins play a significant role in causing chronic diseases that are associated with underlying inflammation, such as heart disease and neuropathy. What You Need to Know: Diabetes and Accelerated Aging Both aging and diabetes share two important biological processes that damage the body: glycation, which results in damage to protein and lipid molecules, and oxidative stress, characterized by increased free-radical activity and damage to tissues. Glycation is a biochemical process that involves a series of non-enzymatic reactions (those that don't require enzymes to make them happen) between proteins and/or certain lipids (fats) and glucose, which result in the formation of dangerous glycotoxins called advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Foods in the fat and meat (protein) groups contain thirty-fold and twelve-fold higher AGE content, respectively, than foods in the carbohydrate group. On the other hand, fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, raw nuts, and other unprocessed, unrefined foods have low levels of glycotoxins. Glycotoxins are also formed during food production and preparation. Foods prepared under high heat (such as broiling, frying, hot-oven roasting, and barbecuing) are loaded with glycotoxins. Preparing food at temperatures less than 250°F avoids the formation of dietary glycotoxins. Such methods use liquids and lower cooking temperatures and include poaching, steaming, braising, stewing, and slow cooking (as in a crockpot cooker). The damage wrought by glycation can be prevented with specific nutrients. Benfotiamine helps prevents the nerve and blood vessel damage—and the resulting complications—that are caused by glycation. Carnosine is an antioxidant that acts as a shield against sugar molecules, thus preventing glycation. Carnosine also stimulates enzymes and other substances to eliminate damaged, glycated proteins, thus helping to reduce the impact of diabetic complications. How Glycotoxins Are Formed in Food Food-derived glycotoxins are formed during a series of chemical reactions that occur between glucose and the proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids derived from food. Glycotoxins trigger cells to send messages that lead to the production of inflam-matory substances called cytokines, which cause tissue damage in the body. Experimental studies show that this is exactly what happens in glycotoxin-induced vascular (blood vessel) damage often seen in diabetes. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is an AGE that is created when glucose molecules bind to hemoglobin, a protein in blood. Measurement of this factor in the blood is very helpful in monitoring the level of glycation damage in prediabetes and diabetes. An important strategy to reduce the level of glycation damage is to keep blood glucose levels within a healthy range (below 100 mg/dL premeal or after a fast). We also know from extensive research in this area that fasting blood sugar readings in the 70 to 85 mg/dL range appear optimal for disease prevention and longevity. Glycotoxins are also formed during food production and preparation. Food manufacturers use various heating processes to enhance flavor, color, and texture; to improve food safety (sterilization and pasteur-ization); and to extend shelf-life. Unfortunately, glycotoxins are a byproduct of these processes. Foods as varied as cola drinks, baked goods, caramel, and brewed products contain glycotoxins. Foods high in fat and protein (such as meat and poultry) typically have the highest glycotoxin levels. How you prepare your food (or have it prepared for you if you eat out) can also have a significant impact on the formation of glycotoxins. Glycotoxins are especially harmful to people with diabetes, in whom these molecules are associated with retinopathy (glycotoxins accumulate in the retinal blood vessels), neuropathy (they accumulate in peripheral nerves, resulting in nerve damage), kidney failure (they are found in kidney tissue), heart disease, and blood vessel disease. High blood glucose levels also invite damage from another source—oxidative stress. Oxidative Stress You may remember from high-school chemistry that molecules are composed of atoms, which in turn each consist of a nucleus, protons, neutrons, and electrons. The atoms of a molecule are held together by chemical bonds. When these bonds are broken—which occurs naturally as part of metabolism, for example—highly reactive molecules called free radicals can be produced. Exposure to environmental toxins (pollution, food additives, radiation, pesticides, and cigarette smoke, for example) also stimulates the production of free radicals. The body can often ward off the damage these free radicals may cause by sending in antioxidants, substances to prevent the oxidative damage that free radicals can inflict on the body's tissues. If, however, the body is under stress, which can be caused by failing to follow a diet that contains enough antioxidants (in other words, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables), the body may not be able to neutralize these damaging molecules. When this happens, the end result may be damage to the body's cells, tissues, and organs. This damage has been associated with several complications of diabetes, including injury to the heart and blood vessels. In addition, free-radical damage is a well-known cause of the accelerated aging of tissues in the body. Food Item AGE Content Beef boiled for 1 hour 22 kU/g Beef broiled for 15 minutes 60 kU/g Fried chicken breast 61 kU/g Broiled chicken breast 58 kU/g Raw tofu 8 kU/g Broiled tofu 41 kU/g kU/g: units of AGEs per gram of food Oxidative Stress and Metabolism There are many different types of free radicals, but those that play a critical role in cardiovascular and metabolic problems are called superoxide radicals and peroxynitrite. Research has shown that hyperglycemia (high levels of glucose in the blood) promotes the formation of free radicals, especially superoxide radicals, and therefore oxidative stress as well. Situations that can promote oxidative stress include: Hyperinsulinemia (high insulin levels). Elevated fasting and postmeal (postprandial)levels of triglycerides and cholesterol. Elevated levels of superoxide, which in turn generate highly reactive peroxynitrite and can trigger many damaging events in the body, including heart, kidney, blood vessel, and eye problems Repetitive episodes of ischemia (lack of blood flow and oxygen to tissue), which occurs in diabetes patients who have coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. Oxidative stress, in turn, stimulates the development and progression of complications from diabetes. Some research even suggests that oxi-dative stress serves as a key trigger for diabetes. In fact, sophisticated experiments on insulin resistance show that repeated exposure of insulin-resistant tissue to oxidative stress can result in hyper-glycemia. As we can see, therefore, reducing food-derived glycotoxins in the diet as well as oxidative stress can have a significant, positive impact on our health. Continued on Page 2 of 2


text:
29: Residents in the 400 block of F Street complained
a female pounded on their door at 1:15 a.m. scaring the
cat who knocked over a $35 cake plate which was on display.
The plate was smashed. The residents requested that the
female be prosecuted.
May 28: Officers responded to the 1100 block of Mitchell Street regarding a possible suicide attempt involving a 16-year-old female. Officers stood by until an ambulance arrived.
May 28: Officers responded to a call in the 5300 block of Clover Court and discovered that a 75-year-old resident had died from a heart attack. Two doctors were present. Officers completed their investigation and the coroner treated the death as natural.
May 27: A man who had become lost requested help finding home. An officer located his home, and the man was given a ride there.
May 27: Officers received a call of two people being disorderly in a business in the 200 block of D Street. The two intoxicated males were contacted as they left the business and were about to drive away. The subjects were convinced to walk home.
May 26: A person called to report an assault in progress in the 600 block of C Street. Officers arrested a juvenile suspect for attempting to choke his mother. The juvenile was placed into juvenile detention.
May 26: A report of someone trying to steal money from a donation box in the 500 block of Peace Portal Drive. The owner of the box wanted to take the box. The business will forward the money to the charity. The empty box was given to the owner.
May 25: An officer responded to an aid call in the 1700 block of H Street where a woman was found unconscious. She had just donated blood and had low blood pressure. Medics attended to the woman.
May 25: Officers responded to an aid call in the 800 block of Alder Street. Officers arrived and assisted the fire department. Medic personnel were unable to revive the person. Officers stood by with the family until friends arrived.
May 24: A resident complained that children are trespassing on his posted property at 10th and D streets, and others are dumping household trash. Officers will provide extra patrol to the area and contact the individual who is suspected of dumping trash.
May 24: An officer found a teenage male and teenage female walking on a city street at 1:24 a.m. The pair admitted that their families did not know where they were. The officer took the pair into protective custody and released them to parents.
May 24: An officer responded to the 800 block of 4th Street regarding a dog at large dragging its leash. The dog was located, apprehended, and released to animal control. The owner is unknown.
May 24: An individual was arrested in the 700 block of Harrison Street for possession of stolen property.
May 23: An officers was dispatched to a business in the 200 bloc k of D Street in reference to a person who thought there was someone out to get him. Officers arrived and found that the reporting person was intoxicated. A report was taken for informational purposes.
May 23: An officer was advised of speeding vehicles on Bayview Avenue. The complainant would like extra patrol in the area. Officers will patrol the area and set up radar.
May 23: A motorist reported cars passing tractor trailers on the shoulder of state route 543. Officers provided high profile traffic patrol and the problem desisted.
May 23: An officer was advised of a possible harassment situation that occurred in the 700 block of Boblett Street between two juveniles. The school was notified of a potential ongoing problem.
May 22: Officers responded to a 911 hang up call with yelling in the background in the 1600 block of Runge Avenue. Officers located a verbal domestic dispute in progress. No assault. A female left to cool off.
May 22: A complaint was received regarding a possible assault involving a seven year old boy which had taken place at the primary school the day before. A report was taken and is under investigation.
May 22: A complaint was received concerning the theft of funds from a non-profit organization by its treasurer. The complaint is under investigation.
May 22: An anonymous caller advised of illegal dumping of cement in the 200 block of 6th Street. An officer located a cement truck being cleaned out into a vegetation area just west of the intersection at 6th and B. Charges pending.
May 21: Two Blaine residents got into an argument over money and one assaulted the other. A Blaine officer investigated the incident and cited the defendant into Blaine Municipal Court.
May 21: A city employee discovered that someone had spray painted graffiti on the pump house building and smashed a light in Lincoln Park. The repairs are estimated at $1,000. An investigation is in progress.
May 21: A resident in the 400 block of F Street phoned police to report her neighbor dumping lawn clippings and trash in her yard. Officers are attempting to contact the neighbor to help resolve the issue.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Bromley's month-long festivities include a telemark festival, fireworks and a rail jam
Jen Butson, email@example.com
MANCHESTER, Vt.
We've got a handful of February Events:
2/3/12 Mom's Day Off
Hey Mom! Show us a picture of your kid and ski or ride all day for a $15 donation to the VT-NH Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. This is a great way to get out on the slopes and support a great cause!
2/11/12 Vermont Sugar House
The Sugar House will be on site at Bromley with Vermont Food Specialty Foods samples including Maple Syrup on Snow, Cabot Cheese and more. YUM!
2/14/12 Valentine's Day 2 for 1 Special
E-COUPON DAY - Available only at Bromley.com, this E-coupon will get you 2 for 1 lift tickets for Valentine's Day. Throw in some chocolates and you're off the hook. 2 for 1 tickets available with printed e-coupon only!
2/17/12 Night Rail Jam
More details coming soon!
2/18/12 February Festival & 75th Anniversary Fireworks Display
Hey everybody, it's February Festival time! It all starts at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday the 18th, the torchlight parade goes off at 7:15 p.m. followed at 7:30ish by the fireworks. Then it's dancing in the Wild Boar, the silent auction, vacation raffle, dessert tasting and all of the other frivolity from 8-11:00 p.m. in the base lodge.
2/26/12 Kare Anderson 27th Annual Telemark Race
Come watch some of the best tele skiers in the East! Have fun with great tele events, games and fun for the entire family. Learn what tele-skiing is all about!
Media Tours
We want to be your tour guide! Ski Vermont offers individual media tours of our member resorts.
Contact email@example.com for more information.


text:
Station Ident: My name is Mike, and every time that I see a girl naked I still feel a little like this. Also, I'm a massive Ghøstbusters fan. Yes, I put the cross in the O.
If nobody else puts ernie hudson in a movie, I'll put Ernie Hudson in a fucking movie. He is so cool.
I made a sculpture of one of them Zuul doggies from Ghostbusters! It's for eric's Ghostbusters themed birthday!
White sculpey painted over with acrylic. It's been forever since I made a figure out of super sculpey. This lil buddy is going to sit in the fridge and warn party guests of the coming of Gozer.
This was an awesome party and now that it's over Eric and I wish we had saved it for our wedding. It was held at an actual renovated Firehouse where his brother lives. Activities included competitive and cooperative book stacking, the flowers are still standing table cloth pulling competition…
Jess Fink's Ghostbusters party KILLED IT. Holy crap, I'm jealous.


text:
Harvest Pork Chops Recipe
Cooks agree the very best recipes are fast, flavorful and versatile! These tender pork chops are quickly browned, then popped into the oven. For a casual dinner, present each guest with an individual packet. Or unwrap the chops and present on a pretty platter.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 boneless loin pork chops (1/2 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, sliced
- Combine salt, pepper, paprika, sage and thyme; sprinkle both sides of pork chops.
- In a skillet, brown chops in oil for 1-2 minutes on each side. Place each chop in the center of a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil (about 12 in. x 9 in.). Top with onion slices. Seal foil tightly; place pouches on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 450° for 25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Yield: 4 servings.
Originally published as Harvest Pork Chops in Taste of Home Meals in Minutes Calendar Annual 1997, p9
Light-Bodied Red Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.
Reviews for Harvest Pork Chops
Please Log In or Join to add a rating and review.
Click stars to rate
Any changes to your rating or review will appear where you originally posted your review
Sort By :
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2013
I addded carrots coated in oil and italian seasoning and they came out perfect easy to throw together great flavor
Reviewed Mar. 15, 2013
used different spices....tasted wonderful!! cant wait to make it again!
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2013
This was a quick and delicious recipe. I also used the same seasoning on some asparagus along with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2013
This was a quick and delicious recipe.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2012
This is really a wonderful recipe. So easy to make, easy to clean up and fantastic to eat. I've done the same thing with chicken.


text:
January 5, 2012: IKEA Recalls High Chairs
About 169,000 high chairs have been recalled due to fall hazards.
Recall Reason
Many styles of the high chair are included in this recall. Image here represents just one.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, have recalled about 169,000 (133,000 in the US and 36,000 in Canada) ANTILOP high chairs. The high chair's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the child.
IKEA has received eight reports worldwide of restraint buckles that opened unexpectedly, including three reports of children who received minor injuries after falling from the high chair.
Do You Own This Product?
Click here to see the official recall.
This recall involves ANTILOP high chairs sold in red, blue, or white. The plastic high chair has detachable silver-colored metal legs. High chairs included in the recall have a manufacture date between 0607 and 0911 (YYMM format) from supplier number 17389. The production date and supplier number are molded into the underside of the seat. "ANTILOP," "IKEA," and the model number are printed on a label affixed to the underside of the seat. Model numbers included in the recall are:
- ANTILOP high chair blue—Model # 701.467.92
- ANTILOP high chair red—Model # 501.467.93
- ANTILOP high chair white—Model # 300.697.24
IKEA stores nationwide from August 2006 through January 2010 for about $20.
Whom to Contact
Consumers should immediately stop using the high chairs and contact IKEA to obtain a free replacement seat restraint. For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (866) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.ikea-usa.com.


text:
Search results for "Ad relevance"
Your search produced no results.
- Suggestions:
- - Make sure all words are spelled correctly
- - Try alternative spellings
- - Try different or fewer keywords
- - If you have clicked any other search filters try removing them, or clear this search
- - Check your search terms contain valid syntax - try our Search help
Additional Information
Campaign Jobs
- Head of UX & Digital Design Director MCG Associates tax free competitive package, Dubai (Emirate) (AE)
- Ad Ops Manager - Leading Agency GoodEgg Digital £Neg + Great Benefits, South East England / London (Central), London (Greater)
- PR & Social Media Executive - top agency in Manchester Perfect Marketing People To £23k, Manchester, Greater Manchester
- Freelance Product/ Industrial Designer Purple Consultancy £250 - £350 per day, London
- Account Manager / Senior Account Manager Royds Raphael £37k-£45k+ dep. on experience, London (Central), London (Greater) / London (East), London (Greater) / London (North), London (Gr...


text:
A powerful mix of nostalgia, romanticism and story telling
Watch the Canada AM interview
"Music contributes profoundly to the richness and beauty of our life."
A powerful mix of nostalgia, romanticism and story telling, the long awaited album 'The Return... To Canada with Love' now in stores across Canada, and on iTunes!
Liona Boyd, five time Juno award winner, "The First Lady of the Guitar", has introduced millions around the world to the art of classical guitar through her concerts, television specials, and twenty-two recordings, many of which have gone Gold and Platinum.
In 2009 Liona embarked upon an exciting new chapter in her career when she added singing to her guitar playing. She is now an accomplished singer and songwriter while still integrating her classical guitar style into the new repertoire.
Liona has given solo and orchestral concerts around the globe and played for dozens of world leaders including the British Royal Family and the US President. She has recorded with Sir Andrew Davis and the English Chamber Orchestra, Yo Yo Ma and Georges Zamfir, and breaking with classical tradition has toured with Gordon Lightfoot and Tracy Chapman as well as recorded with Chet Atkins, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, and Roger Whittaker. Liona has been a special guest on dozens of American television shows including The Tonight Show, Today Show, Boston Pops and Entertainment Tonight. Her virtuoso talents resulted in five Juno awards, five Honorary Doctorates, The Order of Canada, The Order of Ontario and the Diamond Jubilee Medal. She is a five-time winner of the Guitar Player Magazine poll for best classical guitarist and has been inducted into their "Gallery of Greats." Liona has composed and arranged hundreds of pieces for her instrument and also penned a best-selling autobiography, "In My Own Key... My Life in Love and Music".
Recently Liona Boyd returned from the USA to live in Toronto and now tours accompanied by guitarist Michael Savona. In September 2013 she released a new CD called 'The Return... to Canada with Love'. This album, her "greatest ever" according to many of those who have heard the work in progress, is an ambitious, powerful and unique project dedicated to Canada that features guest performances by Olivia Newton-John, Dan Hill, Jann Arden, Randy Bachman, Serena Ryder, Chris Hadfield, Maria Aragon, Daniel Lavoie, John McDermott, Eleanor McCain, Mark Masri, Divine Brown and many others. Her original style has been described as "Enya meets Leonard Cohen, meets the beautiful guitar tones that could only come from Liona Boyd".


text:
Found: Flight from Milan-Malpensa to Volos – let's go
We put an end to your search for flights from Milan-Malpensa to Volos. With airberlin you start your flight in Italie from Milan-Malpensa airport. Enjoying our good service, it seems like in no time at all, you leave behind the 1 356 km distance to Volos.
airberlin has it: Flight Milan-Malpensa – Volos
Upon arrival in Grèce you are relaxed and can start off your vacation right away or aim at your next meeting on your business trip. In any case, airberlin is delighted to welcome you aboard again soon, for instance on your return flight to Milan-Malpensa in Italie.
Check out the flight schedule for Milan-Malpensa - Volos.


text:
(WMC-TV) - Former Tennessee state senator John Ford talked about his trial, conviction, and jail conditions in his first television interview since being released from prison.
Ford's political background
A video of Ford taking money and evidence presented by federal prosecutors nailed the senator in the 2005 public corruption takedown known as Tennessee Waltz. Nearly a dozen politicians were snared in that scandal; Ford, who served 31 years in the Tennessee senate, was the most prominent of them all.
John Ford's career in politics began in 1971, followed by almost four and half years in federal prison. His supervised release came to an end this spring.
The evidence and trial
"Some say what I don't know won't hurt you. I beg to differ. What you don't know will hurt you," said Ford. "I don't know what their motivation was ... Except to go after John Ford."
He wishes he had taken the stand during his trial.
"[The video captured with taking money] was shown over and over again. They said, 'Oh, he must have been doing something wrong.' The mere fact of someone passing money to you or you taking money from someone is not a crime," he said. "It's not a federal crime. It's not a state crime. It's not a state law crime."
Federal prosecutors called the tapes smoking guns. It consisted of eight video clips of Ford taking stacks of $100 bills from an undercover FBI agent in exchange for political favors.
Ford's defense attorney Mike Scholl argued at the time that Ford believed the payments were for legitimate business advice.
"That money, in essence, was for me working for, as a consultant for the person who lied, so to speak, that they were in a music production business and wanted me to do things to help promote them," said Ford.
Prosecutors said Ford accepted the $55,000 to make sure legislation benefiting a fictitious company called E-Cycle would pass legislative hurdles. Jurors heard dozens of audio recordings of Ford and an undercover agent talking about changing the legislation to give "E-Cycle" an advantage over competitors.
"When they pass the money along to you, for something else you're doing for them, they do it and start talking about this bill. It makes it appear as though you're receiving this for a bill," said Ford. "He said, 'Well look, I have your money for your consultant work. He does that and when he's doing it, he starts saying he has this bill on this company and blah, blah, blah."
Ford says he was advised not to take the stand during his trial and said his attorney ignored his request to argue entrapment.
Attorney Mike Scholl says if Ford wanted to argue entrapment he would have had to admit to taking a bribe.
Ford's multiple bribery convictions
Jurors ultimately convicted Ford on one count of bribery. Six additional convictions soon followed in Nashville on charges the senator used his position to pocket more than $800,000 from two medical companies doing business with the State of Tennessee.
Ford worked as a consultant for those companies, which is something the government said he never disclosed.
"You didn't have to disclose the name of the companies. Quite frankly, I made all of my disclosures," he said. "I didn't do anything for them in the state of Tennessee, but did do things for them outside the state of Tennessee."
Ford maintains he had no influence on which companies received state funds.
"Trust me, I knew all the governors from Blanton to Bredesen. None of them needed any legislator that powerful to consult on making a payment. They just don't do that," said Ford.
Ford says he believes he never stood a chance in the Nashville case.
"They could pick an all-white jury, which they did. They got them from these rural towns surrounding Nashville. People that are not inclined to find a black person powerful like me innocent of anything even when they did not have a case," he said. "They created a situation just to defame my character, to destroy me. They did a pretty good job of that ... I'd hate to say it was racial. I think they looked at me and said, 'Here's a person who happens to be black and he's got too much power.' "
Ford successfully had the Nashville convictions overturned through appeal.
He was not successful in getting a reduced sentence for the Memphis conviction with District Court Judge J. Daniel Breen stating, "The court is not convinced that a reduction for acceptance of responsibility is warranted in this case. This trial reflects a person of greed and avarice, but at the same time a man with the ability to help others. This is the tragic dichotomy of this case. The sentence, therefore, should reflect the serious nature of this offense."
Despite prison conditions, Ford has 'no regrets'
"It was overcrowded and they had me sleeping on the floor for three months, concrete," said Ford. "I only ate enough to survive. I think I lost 25 pounds and a great deal of my health. I was in perfect health."
Ford moved to a half-way house after his release from prison in August 2012. A state law passed during his time behind bars that prohibits felons from running for office does not apply to Ford.
"I can run again, if I want to. The law doesn't stop me from running. The law was passed after and the law can't go back," said Ford.
Ford cannot go back either. He says he has no regrets.
"It hurt my children more so than it did me and a lot of my constituents, because it was something they couldn't understand," said Ford. "The mistake I made was simply to trust people I didn't know that well ... "It's not how far you fall, it's how you get up.
Watch Kontji's entire interview with John Ford on WMCTV.COM here. He talks more about his time in prison, behind the scenes at his trial , and even his love life.
Get the latest from Action News 5 anytime: iPhone | iPad | Android | SMS Alerts | Email Alerts | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
730 North Summit Street
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 Worldnow and WTOL. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


text: Battle of Aiken draws to a close By BEN BAUGH Monday, February 25th, 2013 Tweet Back To Story Pvt. Roy Stampley and Lt. Col. David Shockey 5th Georgia pose for a picture before making their way to the Confederate encampment. (Photo by Ben Baugh) Confederate States Army relaxes before the Battle of Aiken Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Ben Baugh) Union Army drummers play as troops march toward the battlefield for their fate with destiny. (Photo by Ben Baugh) Cannons played a critical role for both sides in the War Between the States, and were in use in the Battle of Aiken. (Photo by Ben Baugh) The Union Army makes their way toward the battlefield. (Photo by Ben Baugh) The Confederate States Army plays Dixie before going into battle. (Photo by Ben Baugh) Staff Photo by Ben Baugh Ed Mann portrayed Col. James Chestnut Jr. at the Battle of Aiken. Staff Photo by Ben Baugh Jessa Potvin and Ginna Potvin churn butter in the confederate encampment. Dave Culgan, a member of the Camptown Shakers, strums a banjo. (Photo by Ben Baugh)


text:
No, the data is only stored in your phone. To delete the commute data from your phone, select the options icon, then select Settings > Clear history > Commute data.
Nokia Drive 3.1 - Does Nokia collect data on where I'm driving when I'm using Nokia Drive's My commute feature?
Related FAQs
- How do I know if an app or service is using my location info on my Lumia phone?
- In which countries can I use navigation with Nokia Maps or Nokia Drive?
- How can I check which version of Maps and Drive I have in my Windows Phone?
- Where can I report problems with the map on my Windows Phone?
- How can I get voice guided navigation on my Windows Phone 7 device?


text:
Pearl Limited Edition Group Buy...
Hi Pen Fans!
Most of your are aware that there is a Pearl Limited Edition Group Buy going on.
If you are not aware, then you can visit these threads to get up to speed....
Click Here for the Announcement and Terms Thread
Click Here for the Materials Poll Thread
So to summarize, there is a lot of interest in a Limited Edition Pearl. We tried to narrow it down to one material, but the votes were so close that we decided to just go ahead and make a Limited Edition Pearl with two materials.
There will be a Pearl in Beige/Black Swirl ebonite for $190....
....or in Cobalt Fleck Acrylic for $170.
So if you are interested in getting a Pearl at a significant discount, you can....
Click Here for the Purchasing Thread
Click Here for the Purchasing Page at the Goulet Pen Company
There will be a purchasing window of only two weeks. Your last chance to buy either pen will be Sunday, March 25th at Midnight, EST.
Group buys that are run by the Edison Pen Company, and not another organization happen very rarely (this is the first), so if you've ever wanted a Signature Line pen at a significant discount, you have two weeks to decide!
There are no comments for this entry.[Add Comment]


text:
Mint Museum UPTOWN
Mar 29 2014-Jul 20 2014The 11 photographers featured in this exhibition are inspiring trailblazers and storytellers. The 100 photographs capture compelling stories of our planet and its people. Presented by PNC Financial Services.
Mint Museum UPTOWN
Mar 01 2014-Aug 10 2014Allure of Flowers presents a survey of outstanding works from the mid-nineteenth century to today that collectively illustrate the evolution of floral ornament in modern and contemporary applied art.
Mint Museum RANDOLPH
Jan 22 2014-Feb 02 2014Davidson Day School 9th-12th grade photography students are exhibiting works inspired by the exhibition "Bearing Witness: The New York Photo League and Sonia Handelman Meyer"


text:
For those who don't know, this is Richard Harrow from one of the best HBO series Boardwalk Empire. He's one of my favorite supporting characters and I think they should give him more story in the seasons to come.
What I like about this character is that he carries this soft spoken and mysterious demeanor but at the same time he's also dangerous and violent. I'm not telling any stories here, I have already spoiled the season 2 finale to a lot of people on my facebook, so that's enough. lol. I highly recommend that you watch this series though, it's one of the best out there!
Enjoy guys! Peace! \m/
Absolutely Doodle-icious!
Website - http://www.freshdoodle.com
Twitter! - http://twitter.com/thefreshdoodle
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/freshdoodle
Tumblr - http://freshdoodle.tumblr.com
Shadowness! - http://www.shadowness.com/thefreshdoodle
Behance - http://www.behance.net/freshdoodle
Halk Mask
by Fresh Doodle - JP Valderrama
Laptop Skins
Skins are thin, easy-to-remove, vinyl decals for customizing your laptop . Skins are made from a patented material that eliminates air bubbles and wrinkles for easy application.
- 251Promote
AHHHHHHHHH he's my favorite character I about died last season he was phenomenal!!!! This does him soooo much justice! YEEEES!!!!
With the desire to send more customers to your S6 store, I've posted this image at: http://pinterest.com/pixel404/s6-random-favorites/ Here's another link that might be of interest: http://blog.shareaholic.com/2012/01/p...
l-traffic/ The data in the shareaholic article is from January... Pinterest has grown considerably since then! Cheers!


text:
City man charged in DUI crashMarch 22,2013Man facing a DUI
charge after crash
Vermont State Police said a Rutland man was intoxicated when he drove through a guardrail at the intersection of Cold River and Stratton roads in Rutland Town early Thursday.
Police, town firefighters and a Regional Ambulance Service crew were called just after 2 a.m. to the intersection, where a 2001 Ford Explorer went through a guardrail and over two large rocks before stopping.
The driver, James Fitzsimmons, 28, was taken to Rutland Regional Medical Center for what police described as unknown injuries. He was not listed as a patient at the hospital late Thursday afternoon, according to a hospital spokeswoman.
Fitzsimmons was processed for a drunken driving offense at the hospital, police said.
He was not wearing a seat belt, police said.MORE IN This Just InStaff Report Full StoryBENNINGTON — A local man was killed in a one-car accident Saturday. Full StoryMONTPELIER Drivers who use hand-held cellphones and other electronic devices while driving... Full Story
- Most Popular
- Most Emailed
- TOMORROW'S HEADLINES TODAY: Patrick McArdle reports and the theft of an $89,000 shotgun, police release a video of the Monday Castleton robbery, O'Gorman reports a lawsuit by a local man claiming his vehicle unlawfully seized, police leave him in cold.
- RICHARD'S POOR ALMANACK: Giles Corey of Salem, Mass., is pressed to death during the Salem witch trials; on this day in 1952, film comedian Charlie Chaplin, while traveling to England, is denied re-entry into the United States by U.S. attorney general.
- RICHARD'S POOR ALMANACK: Dutch father of microbiology Antonie van Leeuwenhoek discovers the existence of one-celled organisms; in 1967, The Doors are booked to play the Ed Sullivan show; in 1858, freedom fighter Dred Scott dies on this day in St. Louis.
- TOMORROW'S HEADLINES TODAY: No money this year for western rail project, Lola Aiken memorialized in Montpelier, Supreme Court Castleton murder suspect will remain in jail, Shaftbury man fires shots from his AK-47 into neighbor's home.
- RICHARD'S POOR ALMANACK: On this day in 1959, Soviet Premier Nikita S. Khrushchev arrives in U.S. for historic 13-day visit; in 1987, Secretary of State George Shultz and Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze sign nuclear reduction agreement.
- TOMORROW'S HEADLINES TODAY: City celebrates completion of its newest mural, on West Street opposite the post office, more than $2 million in federal grants will bolster Vermont's health centers, Patrick McArdle reports on pending sale of Vermont papers.


text:
Best and Worst Player
Best Player
Goal Choice
N. MatićBenfica Position: Midfielder
Fan Choice
N. MatićBenfica Position: Midfielder
Worst Player
Goal Choice
D. SimpsonNewcastle United Position: Defender
Fan Choice
G. BigirimanaNewcastle United Position: Midfielder
Team Ratings
Newcastle United
T. Krul
The Dutchman pulled off two decent saves early on, from Lima and Gaitan. Followed that up with a fabulous stop from Cardozo late on before being beaten by Salvio from close range.
M. Haïdara
Was in the right place at the right time to hack Gaitan's effort off the line midway through the first half. Provided width going forward before being taken off in the second half.
M. Yanga-Mbiwa
Mopped up well for the home side, particularly when a slip from Anita gifted Salvio a chance to surge into the box in the first half. Booked late on for a rash foul on Cardozo.
D. Simpson
Beaten on a couple of occasions by the electric pace of John and his passing from the back was frequently poor.
M. Williamson
Showed his strength in the air for the home side, but was caught out a couple of times by the pace of Lima when Benfica moved the ball on the floor.
Y. Cabaye
Produced some probing forward passes but was also guilty of wasting possession cheaply and when given the opportunity to test Artur with a well-positioned free kick on 60 minutes he fired high over the bar.
V. Anita
Robust in the centre of the pitch, but was outclassed by the impressive pairing of Matic and Perez. Subbed off after the break for Ben Arfa.
J. Gutiérrez
Shocked the Newcastle faithful with an agile slalom through the heart of the Benfica defence in the first half. Put in some good challenges, but struggled against the pace of Salvio.
M. Sissoko
Showed the kind of pace and directness that has been missing from his game in recent weeks. Linked well with Cisse, and Ameobi when the latter was brought on for the second half.
G. Bigirimana
The young midfielder put in a decent performance in the first half before being withdrawn at the interval for Ameobi as Newcastle went in search of goals.
P. Cissé
Strayed into offside positions far too often and had two goals chalked off for that reason. But he made up for that slightly by nodding Ameobi's cross home to set up an exciting finale.
Artur Moraes
Had little to do in the first half as Newcastle failed to carve out many goalscoring chances, and could do nothing about Cisse's opener after a mix-up between Garay and Matic.
Strong in the air against Cisse before the interval but began to struggle as Newcastle threw men forward.
E. Garay
The Argentine defender had been playing well for the visitors before a lack of communication between him and Matic led to Cisse's goal.
L. Melgarejo
Posed an attacking threat from left-back, and was also sound defensively when called upon. Crucially hooked the ball away from Cisse in the 61st minute inside his own area.
E. Salvio
Moved across the forward line well, which made it difficult for Newcastle to pick him up. Had little impact in the second half as the home side dominated before notching the equaliser late on.
N. Matić
Dominant in the centre of the pitch, but was at fault for Newcastle's opening goal as he and Garay failed to clear the ball. The former Chelsea man was strong in the air and confident with the ball at his feet.
E. Pérez
Neat and tidy on the ball, but saw his influence on the game diminish after the break. Linked well with his midfield partner Matic.
André Almeida
Far busier in the second half as Newcastle searched for goals. Drew the foul from Cabaye that resulted in a yellow card for the France international.
N. Gaitán
Combined well with Salvio and Lima, particularly in the first half, but should have done much better when he shot straight at Haidara with Krul out of position midway through the first half.
O. John
Beat Simpson for pace on a number of occasions and produced some inviting crosses for Lima and Gaitan.
Tested Krul with a fine flick between his legs early on, and cut the ball back perfectly for Gaitan's chance midway through the first half.
H. Ben Arfa
Despite not being at full fitness the France international looked bright after coming on for Anita. Stretched Benfica's tiring defence with his pace and trickery.
S. Marveaux
He and Ben Arfa provided a directness that Newcastle had been lacking in the first half. Dribbled past Almeida on two or three occasions.
Shola Ameobi
Introduced at half-time and played a vital role in Cisse's goal after pouncing on Matic's hesitancy to fire a cross to his team-mate.


text:
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is streaming live video of a nesting pair of bald eagles on its website. DNR biologists believe the pair is the same birds that used the nest last year. They have laid two eggs in the last five days after failing to hatch their eggs last year. WATCH EAGLE CAMMobile: http://bit.ly/1h6IEsk Desktop computer: http://bit.ly/1gVOeia
"We're excited they came back, and grateful that they've waited until a little later in the season to lay their eggs," said Lori Naumann, DNR nongame specialist. "With the thaw this week, we're really hoping the birds will be more successful this year."
The exact location of the nest is being withheld to prevent large crowds.
KMSP-TV11358 Viking DriveEden Prairie, MN 55344
Phone: (952) 944-9999Fax: (952) 942-0455


text:
You have go agree the ship is lovely and very grand. First time and it won't be the last on the qm2. However, the daily entertainment programme was very very poor to p a o I have to say I was expecting it tone wonderful but it was not. I had gone with an openmind after reading some blogs and Facebook prior to going and I have to now say understand the negative comments this ship has received.
The food was very good, as was the service. Nothing was to much trouble for them nor did they ever look un happy.
Only did we encounter one rude member of staff, a young English man on reception. I had cause to complain about this person twice and we received a letter saying he would be given guidance, up to the last day of our cruise he had not been given this as he was still rude and off hand with us.
This ship is a wonderful example of heritage for British tradition. One I am pleased to say I have done.
But I don't think I will do the transatlantic again.


text:
Photos: 48 hours in New York City for nature lovers
New York City has a wild side and it has nothing to do with its honking yellow taxis, towering skyscrapers and celebrity-studded nightclub crowds. Check out these photos and click here for the related article.
Image 1 of 9
|Reporters and editors involved in creating and writing these cruise articles are in no way affiliated with any links that are placed on the pages. Read our full editorial policy.


text:
Dan, Gee, and Rachel Atherton travel the pro downhill mountainbiking series together. After traveling and competing together for years the brother sister combo have as much fun competing as they do pranking one another. From bar spins to bottle-rockets follow the fun all season long.
Produced by: UMTV Ltd.
Latest Episodes
Episode Name: 10. Backyard Buildup Oct 6, 2011 Episode Name: 9. The last round of the UCI World Cup Sep 23, 2011 Episode Name: 8. Getting Muddy Sep 8, 2011 Episode Name: 7. Downhill Fun Aug 25, 2011
You may also like...Browse All Shows
Watch now What Difference Does It Make? A Film About Making Music explores the challenges that a life in music... [1] episode Updated: Apr 23, 2014
Watch now Grilosodes Grilosodes is a series of episodes that follow the life of professiona... [4] episodes Updated: Dec 9, 2013
Watch now Streets & Avenues Streets & Avenues is an original series following the glamor and gritt... [6] episodes Updated: Dec 4, 2013


text:
Get quick info about tuition, admissions, entrance scores and more for Mississippi State University.
Mississippi State University, established in 1878, offers bachelor's, master's, educational specialist's and doctoral degree programs. The university is home to more than 19,000 students who hai...
As a Top 100 public academic institution, Mississippi State University has the programs, professors and facilities needed to educate you in your chosen field.
Hangout with the School September 23 at 2pm EST to have all of your questions answered!
MSU is home to more than 300 student organizations. The Student Association allows you to experience politics, while the Blackfriars Drama Society nurtures the thespian in you.
MSU wants you! Here is a list of International Freshman Admission Requirements for Mississippi State University. Complete the form above for more information.
To help new international students adjust to a new culture, current domestic and international students help promote student involvement in campus activities, financial and time management, sports, university history and tradition, and academic life.
Students celebrate their unique heritage and culture in a fun, festive atmosphere.


text:
£50 Shipping
I make that £602 - £3 more expensive
I have no idea why you think it won't sell well. Are you basing that on the fact you're not buying one cos of the price?
i just hope apple doesnt overprice the ipad in spain but it will be expensive coz we got 16 percent of taxes
But 18% of $500 is only $90. Where does the other $60 come from?
Aussie prices aren't much better:
* Free Shipping
* Free Shipping
* Estimated Ship: Delivers by May 28th
* Free Shipping
Wi-Fi + 3G
* Free Shipping
* Free Shipping
* Free Shipping
Not to mention the accessories that I just bought as well.
After preordering the 32GB WiFi iPad + iPad Dock + iPad Case, came to A$ 850+
Since when is Steve's email address public knowledge? Wonder how many people have emailed that address over the past few hours.
The increase on the 16GB wifi version is only $30. Hardly worth worrying about if you're shelling out that much money anyway.
I guess staff writers are running out of ideas. Not sure how anyone would think this is a valid e-mail.
This is just the way the world is, taxes els ware in the world are higher than the us import something from the uk and see how much the taxes are going to be plus import export fees get with it maybe you need to talk to apple and start producing apple products in your respective country thanks.
Face it this is what happens when you ask a stupid question.
A simple online currency converter shows the 429 in the UK is $637. 25 US as of today's rates.
Lets take out the VAT from the UK 429 at roughly 18%, which is 351.78. Pop that in the currency converter and its $522.55 US. So he's whining over a $23 US difference in price which is probably import fees/shipping costs?
I think the guy emailing needs some basic math skills before blowing a nut on Jobs. I guess this UK'er has never hear of the VAT
Apple is barely charging the UK people a penny more than the US price outside the VAT and their shipping costs or any import fees.
Some people must think when Companies import into the UK they just put on the shipping note Granny Jobs sending a "Gift" of 15 containers of iPads to my son Steve Jobs in the UK.. Cuustoms value $18.
It's slightly more different for companies to import into the UK even on a small scale.
You have things like:
Administration Fee's
Comodity TAX (P.S this can be more than VAT on some item comodity codes)
VAT 17.5% ( oh and the VAT is charged inclusive of shipping+products value, if you do not have the shipping cost on the invoice at time of import C&E will estimate using current UK prices for shipping these goods and charge accordingly no appeal).
So really some people need to realise things are more expensive in the UK for a reason... That reason is businesses are R-PED on importing goods.
So the Price is fair taking this into consideration if you have to buy in the UK. I my self will be buying abroad through family members, purely because the importing is cheaper for me not because APPLE are making a Billion% extra profit on ipads in the UK... They will be making the same, if not less just to have the price adjusted fairer in countries with crap importation regulations


text:
This oak finish and iron bar table set will add a rustic look to your decor. The 35"dia. bar table has an oak finish top and four iron legs with curled feet. Each bar stool features curved iron details on the back and legs and padded seats. A wine rack and a glass holder under the table are other features that add to the appeal of this set. The set includes the bar table and two bar stools; extra bar stools are available under product options. Some Assembly Is Required.
Please Note : Orders usually ship within 5 to 7 business days from receipt of payment.


text:
Our Video Picks
Airstrikes Have Halted Islamic State's Progress
U.S. air strikes against the Islamic State have significantly slowed the militant group's acquisition of more territory. WSJ's Julian Barnes joins the News Hub with more. Photo: AP
15 September 2014 5:45 WSJ LiveWatch video
Feral bus attack
A young woman who assaulted a 77-year-old partly-blind pensioner on a Gold Coast bus has been given a suspended jail sentence and slammed by a magistrate as a 'lout and an idiot.'
17 September 2014 4:03 news.com.auWatch video
Not happy, Sam!
Sunrise presenter David Koch doesn't like it when Sam Armytage expresses surprise that the doctor that took a selfie of Joan Rivers was a woman.
18 September 2014 0:39 news.com.auWatch video
iOS 8 Review: A New Phone Without Buying One
Forget the iPhone 6, Apple's newest software upgrade brings big changes as well. WSJ Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern dives into the new operating system in her review. Photo/Video: Drew Evans for The Wall Street Journal
17 September 2014 3:27 WSJ LiveWatch video
Australian public targets for random attacks
Police say they've disrupted plans by an alleged terrorist network to attack random members of the Australian public.
18 September 2014 1:10 news.com.auWatch video
Islamic bookshop raided in Brisbane
A bookshop has been raided by Federal Police in Brisbane and two arrests have been made over alleged terrorism offences. Courtesy: Nine News at 6pm
10 September 2014 1:58 news.com.auWatch video
Brownlow predictions
Rebecca Judd, Kylie Brown and Erin Maxwell tells us their thoughts on the Brownlow red carpet fashions
19 September 2014 4:01 Herald SunWatch video
19 September 2014 1:36 news.com.auWatch video
Abbott won't say 'war'
Despite farewelling troops heading to the Middle East yesterday, Australian PM Tony Abbott has refused to say we're at war. Courtesy Today/Channel Nine
19 September 2014 0:38 news.com.auWatch video
Asian investment
James Roth from Deutsche Bank talks with Geoff Elliott about Asian investment in this region despite a resilient Australian Dollar.
24 July 2014 3:00 The AustralianWatch video Sponsored content
'One key individual' - Abbott
PM Tony Abbott says there is 'one, key indivdual in Syria who is sending strong orders back to followers in Australia'. Courtesy Today/Channel Nine
19 September 2014 0:40 news.com.auWatch video
Australian Police Arrest 15 Alleged ISIS Supporters
In a raid early Thursday, Australian police arrested 15 suspected Islamic State supporters apparently involved in a plot to behead members of the public.
19 September 2014 1:00 WSJ LiveWatch video
Gatorade's chilling tribute to Yankees legend Derek Jeter
There have been a wave of tribute videos for retiring New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter, but this from Gatorade perhaps takes the cake.
19 September 2014 1:28 Fox SportsWatch video
Potential parliament house attack
All the news you need to know.
19 September 2014 0:56 news.com.auWatch video
Donate for a Mate milk and beer dare
Gold Coast stuntman and Donate for a Mate charity founder Scotty Gregory tackles a dare for a $250 pledge
19 September 2014 7:16 news.com.auWatch video
Los Cabos Braces for a Hit From Hurricane Polo
Mexico's Baja California Peninsula braces for a second hit Thursday as Hurricane Polo heads its way. On Sunday, Hurricane Odile struck the region, battering Cabo San Lucas. Photo: AP
19 September 2014 1:07 WSJ LiveWatch video
AM Report: US stocks close at fresh record highs
Global stocks surged with US shares at record highs and stocks in Europe finishing at 2-week high. Local shares set for a slightly firmer start ahead of the results from Scotland's independence vote which will trickle through from 11am (AEST).
19 September 2014 2:21 news.com.auWatch video
Donate for a mate - Milk, beer, egg dare
Gold Coast stuntman and Donate for a Mate charity founder Scotty Gregory tackles a dare for a $250 pledge
19 September 2014 0:46 news.com.auWatch video
DNA tests rule out Thai beach murder suspects
Relatives of Hannah Witheridge, who was killed alongside David Miller on a beach in Thailand, have arrived in Bangkok to meet police as DNA tests ruled out all their suspects.
19 September 2014 2:23 news.com.auWatch video
Alleged Beheading Plot is Foiled
What's News: Australian police carry out early morning counterterrorism raids, Ukrainian President speaks to joint session of Congress and more. JoAnne Po reports. Photo: Getty Images
19 September 2014 1:57 WSJ LiveWatch video
Decision day for Scotland
Scotland has been voting in an epic independence referendum that could break up the centuries-old United Kingdom and create Europe's newest state.
19 September 2014 2:13 news.com.auWatch video
Epic lineup for the iPhone 6
Witness the ridiculously long queue of people that has gathered outside Apple's Sydney CBD store.
19 September 2014 1:11 Daily TelegraphWatch video
New ISIS Video Said to Show Captive British Journalist
After a string of grisly execution videos, the Islamic State, or ISIS, on Thursday released video appearing to show captive British journalist John Cantlie delivering criticism of western media and governments.
19 September 2014 1:34 WSJ LiveWatch video
Opinion: Vietnam?s Legacy: Overlawyered Wars
Wonder Land Columnist Dan Henninger on how America?s global superpower status will be limited by the over lawyering of our military pursuits. Photo credit: Getty Images.
19 September 2014 4:23 WSJ LiveWatch video
Opinion: The Federal Reserve?s Uncharted Waters
Assistant Editorial Page Editor James Freeman on the Fed?s latest policy statement. Photo credit: Getty Images.
19 September 2014 2:44 WSJ LiveWatch video
Opinion: Guilty Until Proven Otherwise at Princeton
Best of the Web Today Columnist James Taranto on Princeton University?s decision to restrict the due process rights of students accused of sexual misconduct. Photo credit: Associated Press.
19 September 2014 3:13 WSJ LiveWatch video


text:
What to expect from Win7? battery will die faster! frozen screen after 7 days of uses!reinstall win 7! you hate your phone after One month Max!!!!
Windows... why would I want to take a headache everywhere I go? I just freed myself for Windows... why would I want to torture myself again?
I think this phone will do about as good as the Zune... don't Bill's kids have iPods?
We dont know yet, we got to see, the thing is maybe now Steve are going to pay more attention to the death grip problem, now the people got something else to choose. Maybe more headache, maybe not, we can not judge it for his reputation yet, lets see what he got.
But for sure its not going to be an iPhone killer...
From what I have seen online, this thing looks really really disorganized and confusing. I don't think it looks too great either. I am an iPhone user and an iPhone lover, but always open to new things, but from what I have seen around the Windows7 phone is nothing to write home about. Just OS looks plain awkward.
It's about time Microsoft!! Just like any good sports rivalries.... There no good if one team sucks (that team would be Microsoft as of late), Hopefully Microsoft will release something awesome and the best tech rivalry will begin again! It only means better products for all of us!
Haha I hope that's the real ad, spending 3/4 of the whole thing just bringing the phone into focus, then showing 2 seconds of an actual screen.
And half-billion?? Man they must be pretty confident in this.
But hey maybe we'll finally have a phone with BSOD haha
To state an old Wendy's commericial, Where's the beef? A two second preview of the user interface. Man, those are big ugly icons. It's worse than a Blackberry.
So is the browser built into the OS so you can have the same security you have on their desktop version? if this sells well we should start marketing the bridge in the Florida swamp land.
Looks incredibly blah. I've heard people jocking the Xbox Live thingy, but uhhh. Does it run Modern Warfare 2, have a couch, and a 46" led PLUS a real controller? Oh, it doesn't? Then I don't give a sh*t about Xbox Live on my phone. I don't care about my gamerscore or any of that crap. When was the last time Windows made a good mobile OS? Wait, any good OS? Maybe the 217th time is a charm? Not gonna lie, it would be VERY sick if their OS and mobile OS matched seamlessly and added a user friendly music and gaming experience, but for this gen they're about 5 years late to the game. Maybe 5 years from now? ALOT of firing needs to happen though.....
I hope it is the iphone killer. If not I hope something comes soon. That way apple wont have a monopoly anymore. Competition is the best thing for consumers. More competition equals lower prices and greater innovations.
Death grip is not a problem if there was really an antenna issue apple would have done a recall of the iPhone 4 and there will never be an iPhone killer
Wow, there are some serious fanboys on these forums... lol. I think the WP7 phone will be a great addition to the smartphone market and I would expect all semi-intelligent people to see that. Not only does it have great end user experiences like Xbox Live and Zune built in, but it has excellent tools for developers. Building apps in managed C# will be much faster than the current objective C, or C++, for iPhone and a better IDE in my opinion(Visual Studio). That's not even taking the already awesome XNA framework into account.I do believe we will see amazing things on WP7 and I hope people can have an open mind and leave the childish BSOD jokes in the 90's where they belong. I would just like to say that I have a MBP and it has its problems too!
It might be good but I don't know... I don't see windows doing very well with smartphones but who knows they didn't tell us anything in that horrible ad. Really that has to be one of the worst ads I've seen in a long time. They could have just put up the last 5 seconds and given us the same preview.
It probably won't do very well just because it doesn't have the app store. The iphone won't be anywhere near killed(for lack of a better word) until someone else has a halfway decent app store to compete with it. Android would be much better if it didn't have such a small(compared to the iphone) app store.
I can see business men switching to it because I'm sure it will have the normal microsoft office things like excel and word. Lets face it the iphone isn't really a business phone. It would be nice to have excel and word on the go for someone who does everything last minute. Blackberry will probably take a bigger hit than apple on the windows phone release.
I don't get it. Why did you put it on this news story and why are you still talking about it? I'm pretty sure everyone else already got over it.Death grip is not a problem if there was really an antenna issue apple would have done a recall of the iPhone 4 and there will never be an iPhone killer
Anyway, Windows Mobile 7 is suffering from the same stupid decisions Apple made in the early stages of their device, (no multitasking, no cut/copy/paste) here's to hoping they eventually get it right, and at a faster pace than Apple.
I love windows 7! I am a pc...But Im sorry Thats got to be the wackest homescreen of all time!
big square button that dont even fill the screen..those are so ugly!


text:
|NYSORA Events
|NYSORA Workshops
|Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia & Intravenous Access Boutique Workshop
|October 25 – 26, 2014
New York, New York
|Networking World Anesthesia Convention (NWAC)
|6th Networking World Anesthesia Convention
|April 29 – May 2, 2015
Vancouver, Canada
Regional Anesthesia
Essentials of Regional Anesthesia Anatomy
--- Authors: Admir Hadzic and Carlo Franco A good practical knowledge of anatomy is important for the successful and safe practice of regional anesthesia. In fact, just as surgical disciplines ... Full story
Ultrasound-Guided Femoral Nerve Block
Figure 1: Transducer position and needle insertion using an in-plane technique to block the femoral nerve at the femoral crease. Essentials Indications: anterior thigh, femur, and knee surgery Transducer position: transverse, close ... Full story
Educational Tools
NYSORA Educational Posters
Upper and Lower Extremity Nerve Blocks - Downloadable ... Full story
NYSORA's Boutique Workshops
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia & Intravenous Access Boutique Workshops October 25 – 26, 2014 - more dates available in 2014 ... Full story
|Forum Topics
|Sub Specialties:
|Add New Topic | View All | General Anesthesia | Regional Anesthesia | Airway Management |
Critical Care | Pediatric Anesthesia | Pain Medicine
Electrical Nerve Stimulators and Localization of Peripheral Nerves (0)
Poll: SeptemberContinuous nerve blocks in my practice:
Sponsored Feature
BSmart with Jet Pack
Be precise. Be safer. BSmart.
Making Peripheral Nerve Blocks More Objective


text:
Phil Kiver is one of three finalists for the Mariners in People Magazine's "Tribute to Heroes" campaign. Kiver was put into a pool with other nominated veterans and a committee that included Justin Verlander narrowed the choices down to three representatives per MLB team.
The top vote getter for each team will be honored at this year's All-Star Game.


text:
The Dreamliner wakes up to reality
Boeing needs to get a solid fix for its 787 pronto -- or face tough consequences.
Wednesday's temporary grounding of all Boeing (BA) 787s worldwide over potentially critical problems with the aircraft's lithium-ion batteries is threatening to turn a perception problem into a downright nightmare for the vaunted Dreamliner program. That means Boeing has to act immediately to head off any further doubts about the high-tech aircraft. And it should keep shareholders on high alert.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and EU regulators on Wednesday grounded all 787s in the wake of a second serious incident involving the Dreamliner's lithium-ion batteries in a week. In both cases, the failures caused flammable battery fluid to leak, triggering heavy smoke and heat damage in the electrical compartments -- and in one instance, a full-blown fire on an empty plane at Boston's Logan Airport.
In Wednesday's incident, an All Nippon Airways (ANA) 787 made an emergency landing in Japan after battery warning indicators flashed and pilots reported a strange odor in the cabin and cockpit. The problem: A lithium-ion battery in the forward electrical bay -- one of two on the plane -- was "blackened and carbonized on the inside," creating a potentially catastrophic fire risk.
That prompted the FAA to make its grounding order. United Continental (UAL) is the only U.S. airline operating the 787 at present, and the FAA's rules aren't binding on foreign carriers. But since the U.S. agency is the original certifying authority for the aircraft type, operators outside the U.S. typically follow suit -- as they did this week.
It has been a rough stretch for Boeing and its Dreamliner. Two other glitches last week -- a fuel leak and a false brake warning -- further tarnished the jetliner's reputation.
The 787 uses two lithium-ion batteries manufactured by Japan-based GS Yuasa rather than conventional nickel-cadmium or lead-acid technology. Lithium-ion delivers a higher energy density at only half the weight of other battery types, a huge selling point when fuel efficiency is a big concern.
The Dreamliner batteries are similar to those found in General Motors' (GM) Chevy Volt, only double the size. Car mavens will remember GM's long talks with federal regulators after coolant-leaks in accident-punctured battery packs sparked fires in the plug-in hybrids. Although regulators determined that the Volt didn't pose an unusual fire risk, GM beefed up structural protections for the battery.
The agency approved Boeing's battery for aviation use in 2007, but it issued special rules -- including a requirement that it be designed to prevent overheating. Count on a tougher second look.
So-called "teething problems" come with every new aircraft launch, and most are easily resolved. "We are confident the 787 is safe and we stand behind its overall integrity," Boeing Chairman and CEO James McNerney said in a prepared statement. "We will be taking every necessary step in the coming days to assure our customers and the traveling public of the 787's safety and to return the airplanes to service."
McNerney and Boeing are getting a little extra support from an unlikely source: American Airlines' parent AMR (AAMRQ). American, which placed a 200-plane order with Boeing in 2011, has moved up delivery of the first of 42 Dreamliners to November 2014. (The federal bankruptcy court must approve the contract changes next week.)
Boeing shares are down about 4% since the troubles began, although they got some lift Thursday. There's every reason to believe the company will resolve the battery problem to the satisfaction of the FAA and others, but that won't happen overnight, and any belief that the Dreamliner is problem-prone could be troublesome in the short run.
The FAA last grounded an aircraft type in 1979, after the crash of an American Airlines' McDonnell Douglas DC-10 in Chicago -- a disaster that remains the worst single-plane accident in U.S. history. McDonnell Douglas stock fell 32% over the 10-day period following the Memorial Day weekend crash, even though the airline, not the manufacturer, was deemed responsible.
That's a lesson McNerney should review early and often if he wants to make his Dreamliner -- and its reputation -- straighten up and fly right.
As of this writing, Susan J. Aluise did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned stocks.
More from InvestorPlace
Copyright © 2014 Microsoft. All rights reserved.
Fundamental company data and historical chart data provided by Morningstar Inc. Real-time index quotes and delayed quotes supplied by Morningstar Inc. Quotes delayed by up to 15 minutes, except where indicated otherwise. Fund summary, fund performance and dividend data provided by Morningstar Inc. Analyst recommendations provided by Zacks Investment Research. StockScouter data provided by Verus Analytics. IPO data provided by Hoover's Inc. Index membership data provided by Morningstar Inc.
As geopolitical tensions threaten to spin out of control, investors are wondering how best to position their portfolios for the global turmoil.
Top Stocks provides analysis about the most noteworthy stocks in the market each day, combining some of the best content from around the MSN Money site and the rest of the Web.
Contributors include professional investors and journalists affiliated with MSN Money.
Follow us on Twitter @topstocksmsn.


text:
Office Of Online & Blended Learning
Office Of Online & Blended Learning
Armstrong Online Events & Repository
Armstrong hosts online events throughout the academic year. Consider ways to enhance courses by having students attend online events as part of a class or as part of an assignment. Simply send out the event links posted under Announcements on the Online & Blended Learning website to students in advance.
New Online Speaker Series
Global Online Speaker Series (GOSS)
This online speaker series invites a presenter from a different country each month to discuss their country, university, Armstrong's Common Read, and their field of specialization.
February 2012
Dr. Dagmar Škodová Parmová
Professor of Economics and Vice Rector of International Relations
University of South Bohemia, Czech Republic
Education & Career Opportunities (ECO) Interview Series
Throughout the academic year, different speakers will discuss their area of work and research linking to the different disciplines across all four Colleges.
February 2012
Dr. Constanza Ceruti
Professor of Inca Archeology
Catholic University of Salta in Argentina
Only female Andean high altitude archaeologist in the world; co-discovered the best-preserved frozen mummies on the highest archaeological site on earth in 1999.
Upcoming Online Events will include
Initiative for Civic Engagement (ICE)
Some of the ICE speakers throughout the academic year will be online with presentations focusing on civic engagement, diversity, and engaged citizenship.
Online International Research Showcase, part of the Student Research Symposium
Students will present the results of creative and scholarly work to their peers and community as part of a one-day online international research showcase with several universities around the world


text:
Concrete Construction
Precast will help Expo 2020 and World Cup 2022 construction targets.
This promoter is working hard to increase pervious concrete's market share.
The Concrete Industry Management program seeks donations for its 10th annual auction to...
Strategies for precast producers to become more efficient.
Two must-have publications on reinforced concrete design are now available...
Please read our Content Guidelines before posting.
Copyright ©
2014 Hanley Wood Media, Inc. All rights reserved.


text:
Music & Tech Around The Web: Frank Ocean Gets Love, Elders Get Skrillex & More
Wake up, kids, the dream is over — or, at the very least, the weekend is. Time to get back to the daily links grind.
* Everyone is coming out to support Frank Ocean coming out: Beyonce Supports Frank Ocean Through Poem
* This former O Music Award nominee is sharing the wealth: 955 Dreams Opens 'Band Of The Day' Publishing Platform To Others
* Stop by OMA HQ while you're here, dude, and tell us how you feel about your lost Guinness World Record: Jay-Z announces shows at Brooklyn's Barclays Center
* Well, would you?: Would You Pay for Better Sound on YouTube?


text:
Street Use Permits
A street use permit is required when placing a dumpster or storage unit in the street or public right-of-way.
Effective June 1, 2007, only Minneapolis licensed Solid Waste Haulers, Wrecking Contractors or storage container companies may obtain Street Use Permits.
Homeowners or building contractors wishing to place a dumpster or storage container on the street in the City of Minneapolis should contact a solid waste hauler or storage container company from the approved list.
View the list of Solid Waste contractors.
View the list of storage container companies.
Fee Schedule – Effective April 1, 2014
A street use permit for a dumpster or storage unit is valid for 30, 60 or a maximum of 90 days. Street use permits are not valid during street cleaning or snow emergencies. All parking restrictions must be observed.
No permit is required to place a dumpster or storage unit in the driveway only of a residential property.
If you are a Solid Waste Hauling or Wrecking Contractor wishing to be licensed in the City of Minneapolis you should contact the Licenses & Consumer Services Division at (612) 673-2080 for application forms.
Last updated Mar 31, 2014


text:
9 health clichés decoded
If you believe a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush and a penny saved is a penny earned, you may also believe these popular health clichés. Experts unravel what's behind these common sayings – and their reality.
--By Linda Melone for MSN Healthy Living
1. Butterflies in your stomach
2. Cabin fever
Snowy days or an illness that keeps you stuck at home may start out cozy, but those cozy feelings may turn sour after a week or so. "Irritability, frustration and even paranoia may set in, which we refer to as 'cabin fever,'" says Elizabeth R. Lombardo, Ph.D., psychologist and author of A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness (Morgan-James, 2009). "For some people, this feeling relates to claustrophobia (the fear of being stuck in a small space and unable to escape)." Physical health consequences such as increased muscle tension, headaches, gastrointestinal disturbances, insomnia and even forgetting to take medications or vitamins can occur.
Cabin fever can also refer to seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a mood disorder that includes depression. Try reaching out to a friend, watching funny movies, exercising or meditation. If symptoms worsen or you have thoughts of hurting yourself or others, make an appointment with a professional psychologist, Lombardo says.
3. Lovesickness
4. Runner's high
5. Beauty sleep
6. Foot falls asleep
7. Broken heart
8. Scared to death
9. White as a sheet
Find More on MSN Healthy Living:


text:
Nightmare Before Christmas Coffee Mug - Jack
Description of Nightmare Before Christmas Coffee Mug - Jack
This black coffee mug features a giant image of the Nightmare Before Christmass main character, Jack Skellington. The mug is made from high quality ceramic and will provide a temporary home for any liquid you choose to drink out of it.
The Nightmare Before Christmas is an animated film that follows the life of Jack Skellington who lives in Halloween land, and finds himself away from home in Christmastown. Jack find out that he loves the idea of Christmas and tries to bring the spirit back to his hometown, where it is now well received.
If it's Halloween or Christmas, it's probably time to stock up on some new Nightmare Before Christmas Shirts to add to your collection.


text:
Pharmacodynamics involves the theoretical underpinnings and practical aspects of quantitative pharmacology. A key feature of this field of study is its concentration on the integrated study of a drug's pharmacokinetics (transport to its site of action: including absorption, distribution, biotransformation, and excretion) and its mechanism of action at the site of action. Emphasis is placed on the mathematical foundations of such topics as drug-receptor theory, Schild analysis, Furchgott's method, radioligand binding studies, PK/PD modeling, and isobolographic analysis of drug combinations.
Pharmacodynamics Core faculty include: Evgeny Krynetskiy, Ph.D., Robert Raffa, Ph.D., Ellen Walker, Ph.D., and Sara Ward, Ph.D.
The Jayne Haines Center for Pharmacogenomics and Drug Safety is a drug testing facility, opened by TUSP in 2006.
Graduate Program Information | Admission Requirements | Admissions
Prospective students and for admissions, please contact:
Sophon Din, Administrative Assistant
Current graduate students, please contact:
Almira Cutler, Administrative Assistant
Daniel J. Canney, Ph.D., Director of Graduate Studies
Temple University School of Pharmacy
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Office of Graduate Studies, Suite 528
3307 N. Broad St.,
Philadelphia, PA 19140


text:
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder.
Alternative Names
Hypertrophic osteoarthritis; Osteoarthrosis; Degenerative joint disease; DJD; OA; Arthritis - osteoarthritis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Osteoarthritis is caused by 'wear and tear' on a joint.
- Cartilage is the firm, rubbery tissue that cushions your bones at the joints, and allows bones to glide over one another.
- Cartilage can break down and wear away. As a result, the bones rub together, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness.
- Bony spurs or extra bone may form around the joint, and the ligaments and muscles around the hip become weaker and stiffer.
Often, the cause of OA is unknown. It is mainly related to aging. The symptoms of OA usually appear in middle age. Almost everyone has some symptoms by age 70. However, these symptoms may be minor. Before age 55, OA occurs equally in men and women. After age 55, it is more common in women.
Other factors can also lead to OA.
- OA tends to run in families
- Being overweight increases the risk of OA in the hip, knee, ankle, and foot joints
- Fractures or other joint injuries can lead to OA later in life
- Long-term overuse at work or in sports can lead to OA
Medical conditions that can lead to OA include:
- Bleeding disorders that cause bleeding in the joint, such as hemophilia
- Disorders that block the blood supply near a joint can lead to avascular necrosis
- Other types of arthritis, such as chronic gout, pseudogout, or rheumatoid arthritis
Pain and stiffness in the joints are the most common symptoms. The pain is often worse after exercise and when placing weight or pressure on the joint.
Your joints become stiff and harder to move over time. You may notice a rubbing, grating, or crackling sound when you move the joint.
The phrase "morning stiffness" refers to the pain and stiffness people feel when they first wake up in the morning. Stiffness usually lasts for 30 minutes or less. It is improved by mild activity that "warms up" the joint.
During the day, the pain may get worse with activity and feel better when you are resting. After a while, the pain may be present when you're resting. It may even wake you up at night.
Some people might not have symptoms, even though x-rays show the changes of OA.
Signs and tests
A physical exam can show:
- Joint movement may cause a cracking (grating) sound, called crepitation
- Joint swelling (bones around the joints may feel larger than normal)
- Limited range of motion
- Tenderness when the joint is pressed
- Normal movement is often painful
No blood tests are helpful in diagnosing OA.
An x-ray of affected joints will show a loss of the joint space. In advanced cases, there will be a wearing down of the ends of the bone and bone spurs.
OA cannot be cured. It will also most likely become worse over time. However, your OA symptoms can be controlled.
While you can always have surgery, other therapies can improve your pain and make your life much better. Although these treatments cannot make the arthritis go away, they can often delay surgery.
Over-the-counter pain relievers, which you can buy without a prescription, can help with OA symptoms.
- Most doctors recommend acetaminophen (Tylenol) first, because it has fewer side effects than other drugs.
- If your pain continues, your doctor may recommend nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs help relieve pain and swelling. Types of NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen.
- Taking acetaminophen or another pain pill before exercising is okay. However, do not overdo the exercise because you have taken medicine.
- If you are taking pain relievers on most days, tell your doctor. You may need to be watched for side effects, such as ulcers and bleeding. These drugs may also increase the risk for heart attacks and strokes.
Corticosteroids injected right into the joint can also be used to reduce swelling and pain. However, relief only lasts for a limited time. More than two or three injections a year may be harmful.
Many people use over-the-counter remedies such as glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate.
- These supplements may help control pain, although they do not seem to help your joint grow new cartilage.
- Some doctors recommend a trial period of 3 months to see whether glucosamine and chondroitin work.
Capsaicin (Zostrix) skin cream may help relieve pain. You may feel a warm, stinging sensation when you first apply the cream. This sensation goes away after a few days of use. Pain relief usually begins within 1 - 2 weeks.
Artificial joint fluid (Synvisc, Hyalgan) can be injected into the knee. It may relieve pain for 3 - 6 months.
Exercise helps maintain joint and overall movement. Ask your health care provider to recommend an appropriate home exercise routine. Water exercises, such as swimming, are especially helpful.
Other lifestyle recommendations include:
- Applying heat and cold
- Eating a healthy, balanced diet
- Getting rest
- Losing weight if you are overweight
- Protecting the joints
As the pain from your hip or knee OA becomes worse, keeping up with everyday activities may become more difficult or painful.
- Sometimes making changes around the home will take some stress off your joints, and relieve some of the pain.
- People whose work is causing stress in certain joints should find ways to reduce trauma. You may need to adjust your work area or change work tasks.
Physical therapy can help improve muscle strength and the motion of stiff joints, as well as your sense of balance. Therapists have many techniques for treating OA. If therapy does not make you feel better after 6 - 8 weeks, then it likely will not work at all.
Massage therapy may also help provide short-term pain relief. Make sure you work with an experienced massage therapist who understands how to work with sensitive joint areas.
Splints and braces can sometimes support weakened joints. Some prevent the joint from moving; others allow some movement. You should use a brace only when your doctor or therapist recommends one. Using a brace the wrong way can cause joint damage, stiffness, and pain.
Acupuncture is a treatment based on Chinese medicine. How it works is not entirely clear. Some studies have found that acupuncture may provide short-term pain relief for people with OA.
S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe, pronounced "Sammy") is a man-made form of a natural byproduct of the amino acid methionine. It has been marketed as a remedy for arthritis, but scientific evidence to support these claims is lacking.
Severe cases of OA might need surgery to replace or repair damaged joints. Surgical options include:
- Arthroscopic surgery to trim torn and damaged cartilage
- Changing the alignment of a bone to relieve stress on the bone or joint (osteotomy)
- Surgical fusion of bones, usually in the spine (arthrodesis)
- Total or partial replacement of the damaged joint with an artificial joint (knee replacement, hip replacement, shoulder replacement, ankle replacement, elbow replacement)
Support Groups
For more information and support, see arthritis resources.
Expectations (prognosis)
Every person with OA is different. Pain and stiffness may prevent one person from performing simple daily activities, while others are able to maintain an active lifestyle that includes sports and other activities.
Your movement may become very limited. Treatment generally improves function.
- Adverse reactions to drugs used for treatment
- Decreased ability to perform everyday activities, such as personal hygiene, household chores, or cooking
- Decreased ability to walk
- Surgical complications
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of OA.
Weight loss can reduce the risk of knee OA in overweight women.
Gregory PJ, Sperry M, Wilson AF. Dietary supplements for osteoarthritis. Am Fam Physician. 2008;77:177-184.
Hunter DJ. In the clinic: Osteoarthritis. Ann Intern Med. 2007;147(3):ITC8-1-ITC8-16.
Hunter DJ, Lo GH. The management of osteoarthritis: an overview and call to appropriate conservative treatment. Med Clin North Am. 2009;93:127-43, xi.
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.


text:
Before she became a superstar diva, Lady Gaga was just plain Stefani Germanotta. And now that she's home for Christmas, she's a tad annoyed that her parents have the gall to call her by the name she was born with.
Describing the scene at her parents' house as everyone prepares for the holiday, Gaga tweeted , "im a vision, sh**ly wrapping xmas presents, getting blunt ashes on everything, while everyone calls me 'stephanie.' my family is so eighties."
Interestingly, in the tweet, she spelled "Stefani" with a "ph," even though it's been widely reported that she spells her name with an "f."
Gaga then shared a conversation with her mother in which she attempted to have her call her by her stage name. "um mom, my name is gaga," the singer wrote, and then added her mom's response: "She told me I changed my name every year since i was 4, + to please take the ends off the string beans."
When a fan wrote back, jokingly, "Who the f**k is this 'Stephanie' person you're talking about?!" Gaga replied, "I dunno, my parents keep asking for her."
Copyright 2012 ABC News Radio


text:
Hackensack to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday
Hackensack will celebrate its second annual National Night Out from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Hackensack Community Center and softball fields.
National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for and participation in local anti-crime efforts; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
Are you a newspaper subscriber but you don't have a Digital Access account yet? https://secure.forumcomm.com/?publisher_ID=40&event=subscriber/lookup.
You will need your subscription account number and phone number. Not sure if you have an account? Email us at email@example.com and we can help you.


text:
Hair Cubed Color Care Conditioner
Based on 1 Review
Joceyln D.GeorgiaHairBlondeNormal HairCurly HairThick or Coarse HairChemically Treated HairFlawless Hair !!!!I love the product !! I usually use plenty of conditioner to soften my hair with this Color Care Conditioner. Its such a good conditioner, just a little if enough for my hair to be Conditioned and Flawless and I LOVE it !!! this conditioner.. SMELLS SOOOO GOOD LIKE COCONUT and my hair hardly need to be straighten since it leaves it so conditioned.
Was this post helpful?YesNoposted Sep 8, 2011Link to this post
Use this link to send this review via e-mail, Twitter, or to post to your blog.Close
Write Your Own Review
Have you tried this product? Help out by sharing what worked (or didn't)!Write a Review
Hair Cubed Microfiber Hair Thickener
Hair Cubed Thickening Spray gives thick, full hair instantly!New Price:Free Shipping
Hair Cubed Sealer and Control Spray
Hair Cubed Seal and Control Spray seals the Hair Cubed Thickening Spray to give your hair that fuller natural look.New Price:


text:
It comes as no surprise to those who live, work and try to play ball in Harford County that June was a very wet and stormy month. It was historically wet with the most rainfall for June since the legendary storm Agnes passed through in 1972.
And the area isn't through with the rain yet.
Farmers and gardeners have been working to keep their crops safe from too much moisture, while drivers have faced threats of flash flooding and the ground has stayed saturated into July.
On average, Harford got more rain than many other places in the Baltimore region, with 8.5 inches in June.
That is 60 percent higher than normal, National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Witt, from the Sterling, Va., office, said.
It is also more than the 7.18 inches averaged at Baltimore-Washington International Airport in June.
The 7-plus inches at BWI was the highest rainfall for the month since 1972, according to The Baltimore Sun.
In some places, like along the Susquehanna River, the number may be even higher.
John Balay, planning and operations manager for the Susquehanna River Basin Commission, said Harford's piece of the river got 10 inches between June 2 and July 1 – about 75 percent higher than average.
"This rainfall event has been pretty unique. It's been a steady stream of tropical moisture coming from the south," Balay said.
Despite the inches upon inches of rain, neither the county nor the Susquehanna River has not been especially flooded because conditions were so dry when June came in.
Balay said the Susquehanna is forecast to rise to 42 feet, which is not anywhere near close to flooding.
The current stream flow at Conowingo Dam is about 78,000 to 80,000 cubic feet per second, Balay said, less than the average of 86,000.
"We are definitely having significant rises in river levels. Fortunately for us, it was dry prior to this event so in the lower Susquehanna River proper," he said. "We had dried out a good bit in the month of June, not, like, drought-dry."
Witt said it should be the end of very heavy rains, for now, but some more precipitation is still likely through mid-July.
"We are going to get a little break this weekend," he noted.
Those who work with the land said the rain has been good in some ways and frustrating in others.
It is still early in the summer, so not too much produce has come in. Corn, however, seems to have been flourishing in Harford.
"The corn crop is wonderful. We are ecstatic about the corn," Paula Harman, of Harman's Farm in Churchville, said Wednesday about her crop.
Other plants and products have not done as well.


text:
Smells incredibly foul! However, around one out of a thousand people enjoy sniffing its nose-bending stink.
The honey it drools from its mouth smells so atrocious, it can curl noses more than a mile away.
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in sunshine.
The Pokémon Company International is not responsible for the content of any linked website that is not operated by The Pokémon Company International. Please note that these websites' privacy policies and security practices may differ from the Pokémon Company International's standards.


text:
21 May
Sporting Clay Fun Shoot!
Sunday, September 22, 2012
Sun Valley Gun Club
208.622.2111 email@example.com
The Sun Valley Gun Club is located just 1.5 miles east of the Sun Valley Lodge. Our beautiful facility can accomodate individuals or groups. Our range is perfect for avid sportsmen and novice shooters alike. Beretta Shotgun rentals, memberships and certified instruction available.
The Sun Valley Gun Club offers Trap, Double Trap, Wobble Trap, Skeet,
Duck Tower, 5-Stand and Sporting Clays.
Open 7 day a week 10am–4pm


text:
Managing Resistance to Change
Jason Little and Andrew Annett explain different behavior models helping to understand resistance to change, where it comes from and how to encourage the desired behaviors.
Agile Transformations: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Wanda Marginean shares challenges and lessons learned during real cases of Agile transformations.
Driving Towards An Agile Culture
Lawrence Ludlow and Susan Smart organize a panel to answer questions related to introducing Agile into organizations, trying to find out the actions, impediments and benefits of such an endeavor.
The "Waste"berg: Traditional Project Resourcing Methods
Stacia Viscardi outlines the weaknesses of traditional resourcing methods and their illusion of efficiency, presenting a way for transitioning to a leaner and more innovative approach.
Lowering the Total Cost of an Agile Change and Transformation Program
Alex Adamopoulos emphasizes the need for hands-on learning, a method that is faster, cheaper and produces better results than taking some training or certification courses.
Agile Teams, from Good to Great
David Bulkin introduces various agile practices to beginners interspersed with advice for advance practitioners.
The Value Proposition for Agility–A Dual Perspective
Hakan Erdogmus and John Favaro explain why agility is good and when. They associate agility with flexibility which can lead to a better but more costly decision making process.
Use and Abuse of Other People's Cucumbers - When Cucumbers Go Bad
Matt Wynne discusses Mortgage-Driven Development and adopting other people's tools and processes without adaptation or consideration to actual needs.
Launching Kanban Teams
Jesper Boeg shares his experience, lessons learned, failures, and common problems met when introducing Kanban to various teams having no previous Agile or Lean experience
How Would You Say That? Conversations for Double Loop Learning with Kanban
Benjamin Mitchell advices on carrying team conversations about information presented on Kanban boards helping members to change their thinking and acts in order to achieve evolutionary change.
Agile Adoption is Fool's Gold (and other Stories from the Coal Face)
Rob Bowley shares lessons learned while doing Agile: Scrum is not that bad, Don't call it Agile, Doing the right thing vs doing it right, Identify the change agents, Hire good people, etc.
Agile Planning
Amir Barylko introduces Agile principles, techniques, and practices that are meant to smooth the path to successful projects.


text:
Halloween Totes Collection
rollover to zoom
- Contents
- Details
Silly meets sensational in these felt totes filled with a collection of our bestsellers:
18 Nibblers® bite-sized cookies, 12 Brownie Bites and two Halloween-themed cookies.
Dimensions: 5" x 31⁄2" x 71⁄4"**Due to our dough mixing process, all of our products may have come in contact with nut oils.
- Nibblers® bite-sized cookies come in an assortment of our most popular flavors.
- Nibblers® bite-sized cookies come packaged in half dozens in a special wrapper designed to preserve out-of-the-oven freshness since no preservatives are used.
- Cookies taste best when eaten the same day they are received.
- Brownies are best when refrigerated or frozen.
- Some tips if you have to save some cookies for later: never refrigerate - they dry out, store in an airtight container with a piece of white bread, may be frozen in an airtight bag.
- Thawed cookies can be warmed in the microwave for up to 10 seconds or a 375 degree oven for 1-2 minutes.
- Frozen cookies can be warmed in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or a 375 degree oven for 1-3 minutes.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: We apologize for the inconvenience but this gift is not currently active.
May we suggest another product you may like:
Cookie Baskets
Autumn Basket
($54.99 - $59.99)
Bite-Size Bounty 2014
($39.99 - $59.99)
Dozens of Delights
($49.99 - $99.99)