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Ureteral retrograde brush biopsy is a procedure in which tissue from the lining of the kidney or ureter (tube that connects a kidney to the bladder) is removed for examination.
This procedure is performed using regional (spinal) or general anesthesia. The test takes about 30 - 60 minutes.
A tube with a camera on the end (cystoscope) is first placed through the urethra into the bladder. Then a guide wire is inserted through the cystoscope into the ureter (the tube between the bladder and kidney).
The cystoscope is removed, leaving the guide wire in place. A longer, thinner telescope (ureteroscope) with a small camera is then inserted over or next to the guide wire to see the inside of the ureter or kidney.
A nylon or steel brush is placed through the ureteroscope. The suspicious area is rubbed with the brush. Biopsy forceps may be used instead to collect a tissue sample.
The brush or biopsy forceps is removed. The tissue is taken from the instrument and sent to a pathology laboratory for analysis. The instrument and guide wire are removed from the body. Sometimes a small tube or stent is temporarily left in the ureter to prevent a kidney blockage caused by swelling from the procedure.
You will probably need to fast for about 6 hours. Your health care provider will tell you how you need to prepare.
After the test is over, you may have some mild cramping or discomfort. Some burning may occur the first few times you empty your bladder. You may also see some blood in your urine for a few days after the procedure.
This test is used to take a sample of tissue from the kidney (renal pelvis or calyx) or ureter. It is performed when an x-ray or other test has shown a suspicious area (lesion), or there are suspicious cells in the urine.
The tissue appears normal.
Abnormal results may show cancerous cells (carcinoma). This test is often used to tell the difference between cancerous (malignant) and noncancerous (benign) lesions.
Tell your health care provider if you have an allergy to seafood -- it may cause an allergic reaction if the contrast dye used during this test is given through a vein (intravenous line).
This test should not be performed in people with a urinary tract infection or a blockage at or below the biopsy site.
After the test, watch for abdominal pain or flank pain. Report excess pain, fever, or chills to your health care provider right away.
A small amount of blood in the urine is normal the first few times you urinate after the procedure. Your urine may look faintly pink. Report very bloody urine or bleeding that lasts longer than three emptyings of the bladder to your health care provider.
Biopsy - brush - urinary tract; Retrograde ureteral brush biopsy cytology; Cytology - ureteral retrograde brush biopsy
Sagalowsky AI, Jarrett TW, Flanigan RC. Urothelial tumors of the upper urinary tract and ureter. In: Wein AJ, ed. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 10th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 49.
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SECAUCUS, N.J., Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- World-famous tattoo artist Mario Barth invades the Meadowlands September 12-14 with "Inked Out New Jersey," an annual convention that brings a unique mix of art, entertainment, music and more to New Jersey. The event is one of the world's largest tattoo conventions and takes place at Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, NJ.
On Friday, Sept. 12, the convention will offer free admission to all Fire Fighters, EMS, Police and Military with credentials. (Children 12 and under are always free.) To celebrate our service men and women, Inked Out is partnering with The Heroes Project, a non-profit organization that works with veterans, soldiers, marines and military families and communities to improve the care and protection of heroes through individual support, community empowerment and systemic change. Inked Out will donate $5 per entry on Free Ticket Friday to The Heroes Project. Special guest appearance will be made by former Marine and war hero, Alex Minsky.
Some of the notable guests at this year's convention will be cast members from popular TV shows, such as Ink Masters, Best Ink, Tattoo Rescue, and Tattoos After Dark, as well as That Metal Show.
Sponsors include: Bergen County Harley Davidson, 89.5 WSOU FM (Seton Hall's Pirate Radio), Sullen Clothing, Rider Insurance, INTENZE Products, Inserra Supermarkets, Urban and Rebel Ink Magazines, and Custom Tribal Choppers.
The convention is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the general public to be tattooed by the world's top artists from around the globe. Industry icons from around the globe that are otherwise unavailable will travel to New Jersey to work on convention goers.
Mario Barth and Starlight Tattoo's "Inked Out New Jersey," a skin and body modification convention that will host a mixture of art and entertainment. The conference will host celebrity appearances, tattoo contests, kids' play area, and exhibit of The Les Paul Museum.
The world's top artists and vendors are expected to attend this year's show. Industry icons include: Mario Barth, Mike DeMasi, Horitoshi I (Japan), Shane O'Neill, and Boris from Hungary. Also included will be a wide array of special performances and appearances, such as NJ-based band, Saint Caine; singer/songwriter Jimmy Gnecco of the band OURS; singer, songwriter and host Constantin Luger; and international burlesque performer Raquel Reed.
Convention Days: Friday, Sept. 12, 4:00-10:00 PM; Saturday, Sept. 13, noon – 10:00 PM; Sunday, Sept. 14, noon- 8:00 PM.
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Mother Jones: America's Most Dangerous Woman is a new documentary about the amazing labor heroine, Mary Harris Jones, known as "Mother" Jones.
Mother Jones mobilized thousands of workers in struggles for justice in the early 20th century.
The documentary shows how Mother Jones' organizing career influenced the history of early 20th century United States.
Featuring historian Elliott Gorn, leading biographer of Mother Jones, it shows how Mother Jones transformed personal and political grief and rage into an effective persona that led workers into battles that changed the course of history.
This documentary depicts her life and times in a 24 minute film, ideal for classroom, union meetings and other events.
It is sure to spark discussions and reflections.
For labor activists such as Mother Jones, labor and civil rights such as freedom of speech and assembly were often a goal rather than a reality. The documentary evokes the terrible conditions and labor oppression that motivated her to travel across the country, mobilizing thousands to fight back.
A "music video" of the 1914 "Ludlow massacre" and Mother Jones' role in these events brings to life a forgotten vista of brutalities that immigrant laborers in the U.S. faced a century ago.
As Mother Jones notes about the brutal "Ludlow massacre": "The workers lost because they had only the Constitution. The other side had bayonets."
The use of hired mercenaries and public police forces to brutalize and suppress workers rights was a common condition of the period. While we are taught that the U.S. has guaranteed basic freedoms, the history of this period reveals an oft-buried history of the fragile status of freedom for labor in this country.
The documentary includes rare photos as well as the only existing live footage of her at age "100" proclaiming she is still a radical, still awaits the day that the people will "replace this moneyed civilization," and "longs for the day when labor will have the destination of the nation in her own hands."
The documentary was produced by Rosemary Feurer.
It was co-directed by Feurer and Laura Vazquez.
Feurer is a labor historian who teaches at Northern Illinois University. She is the author of Radical Unionism in the Midwest, 1900-1950
Vazquez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Northern Illinois Universitynois University


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Since 2009, there have been 116 vehicle and train collisions in North Dakota.
Today, the North Dakota Safety Council did the ride-along portion of their Bakken Rail Safety Blitz to try and lower this number in years to come.
Reserve Deputy Gary Groce got aboard an Amtrak train today to ride with the engineer and watch for vehicles crossing illegally.
Other sheriffs rode along side the trains on nearby roads to address the issue from there.
Groce says that with the rising population in the state, train safety is becoming more of a pertinent cause to be aware of.
(Gary Groce, Reserved Deputy) "We're starting to see more and more of it because there's more traffic in North Dakota, especially from about here west. There are train collisions with vehicles that are either stalled on the tracks, or trying to cross illegally. Just to create an awareness with law enforcement and with the people that it is dangerous to cross where you shouldn't."
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These past couple of days have been pretty hectic. I'm extremely happy that the holiday season is starting to come to a close.
I had my first FIT Challenge meeting and I was nervous and excited at the same time. We got the chance to meet the trainers and the past members of the FIT Challenge. It was nice to talk to them and to listen to what they had to say about the challenge.
The next six months are going to be crazy with school, the challenge and upcoming television shows. I'm tired of being in pain because of my weight. My feet and back hurt on a daily basis. It's time that I kicked this weight loss thing into high gear.
I have many years to live and I want to feel good about myself when I get older. I can't wait to get into the NOMS Fitness Center and to start working out.
I have a workout buddy (former contestant Leah Collins) and it'll be nice to talk about geeky stuff while we work out.
So this is my first blog of many to come. Here's to an exciting six months.


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By Howard Pousner
Salvador Dali took his leave from this mortal coil more than two decades ago, but the Spanish surrealist seems to be popping up everywhere lately. Having been a master of visual trickery, he likely would've liked that notion.
There are already signs along Peachtree Street for the High Museum of Art's major coming attraction, "Salvador Dali: The Late Work," opening Aug. 7. Oglethorpe University Museum of Art recently announced that it will host a smaller exhibit of Dali lithographs starting July 11. And the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla., continues construction on a $35 million showplace that will double the size of its current facility. A January opening fit for a duchess is planned.
Given the number of exhibits, publications, prints, posters and general scrutiny his work has been given since his 1989 death, you'd think people would be wanting to say goodbye to Dali instead of hello at this late date. But even the High's guest curator for "The Late Work," Elliott King, has marveled that the public's thirst is unslaked.
"Most people are attracted to his imagination and the creativity involved in his works, the dream-like landscapes, and really struck by his inventiveness," said King, a University of Colorado lecturer in modern European art. "Combined with that imagination is this extraordinary technique that is so realistic and so well executed and well painted, that even if you find the imagery strange or confusing, you can't help but admire how well he did it."
Comprising more than 100 pieces, including 40 paintings and related drawings, prints and other ephemera, "The Late Work" is billed as the first major show to focus on the last half of Dali's career.
Among exhibit highlights will be several works that have not been seen in the U.S. in more than five decades, including the monumental (80 inches tall by 45 inches wide) "Christ of St. John of the Cross" and "Santiago El Grande." The latter was designed as an altarpiece and juxtaposes Dalí's vision of the Crucifixion, an homage to Saint James (the patron saint of Spain) and an atomic explosion.
The High is organizing the show in collaboration with the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla., and the Fundacio Gala-Salvador Dali in Figueres, Spain, one of that country's top tourist attractions.
The central Florida museum last week announced that members of the Royal Family of Spain, including Infanta Cristina, Duchess of Palma de Mallorca, will attend the grand opening on Jan. 11.
Overlooking Tampa Bay, eight blocks north of its current location, the new Dali Museum will grow to 66,450 square feet, the better to showcase works from a 2,140-piece collection.
Its exterior is as cosmic as you'd expect for the artist known for melting timepieces: A geodesic "glass enigma" encloses a foyer and flows from the "treasure box" housing the priceless artwork. Greeting visitors inside is a spiral staircase evoking a DNA strand.
Fanciful architecture aside, the museum is being built with protection of irreplaceable art as a priority, to be able to withstand a category five hurricane.
The design is by Tampa architect Yann Weymouth of Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum (HOK), who collaborated with I.M. Pei on the renovation of the Louvre in Paris. (Take note, trivia fans: Weymouth is brother of Talking Heads bassist Tina Weymouth.)
Meanwhile, Atlantans will get a double dip of Dali this summer, as the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art exhibits a recent gift of 14 original lithographs by the mustachioed master, starting July 11. The prints (including 12 four-color ones) are from an anonymous corporate donor and have never been on public display.
Of course, Dali, whose boundless creativity and productivity could barely be contained by one century, was much into showmanship and self-promotion, even when the rise of abstraction made surrealism suddenly passe.
High guest curator King calls it his "mission in life" to point out what critics missed of Dali while they focused on abstraction, Pop art and hyper-realism.
Speaking of works where the Spanish artist's Catholic faith and interest in the mystical melted together, King says, "Now, we can look back at what Dali was doing in the '50s, and we can say it was so out of step that it was bold for him to be doing it."
Dali's many fans, excited by the opportunity to behold a procession of rarely shown major late pieces, need little persuasion. The Meeting Dali! blog (meetingdali.blogspot.com) has already proclaimed Atlanta "the center of the Dali universe this summer."
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>Dali lithographs. Oglethorpe University Museum of Art. July 11-Sept. 5. 404-364-8555, museum.oglethorpe.edu
>"Salvador Dali: The Late Work," High Museum of Art, Aug. 7-Jan. 9. 2011 404-733-4444, www.high.org
>Salvador Dali Museum, St. Petersburg, Fla. Opening Jan. 11.2011 1-800-442-3254, www.thedali.org


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Gary Delaney is a razor sharp one-liner comedian, who is widely regarded as being the most quotable comic on the circuit. The high quantity of stand out gags leaves the audience struggling to remember them all. He regularly plays all the big clubs including The Comedy Store, Highlight, Jongleurs, Komedia, Glee, Rawhide, The Frog and Bucket, Hyena, Baby Blue, The Stand, Comedy Café, Lee Hurst's Backyard, Banana Cabaret and headlines at clubs throughout the UK.
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As the weather gets nicer you're more likely to run across a tick at the lakes or camping this summer. The North Dakota Department of Health is urging caution this tick season and wants you to know a few things.
From the North Dakota Department of Health:
The North Dakota Department of Health encourages residents to take measures to avoid tick bites and the potential for serious tick-borne diseases while enjoying outdoor activities this summer.
"Tick-borne diseases such as tularemia, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease can be prevented by taking some basic precautions to avoid tick bites," said Alicia Lepp, epidemiologist with the Department of Health's Division of Disease Control. "Areas that are heavily wooded or have tall grass or brush are more likely to be infested with ticks, especially between April and September, with the highest risk of disease transmission occurring during the warmer months."
The Department of Health offers the following tips to help reduce the chance of ticks making contact with your skin:
"One of the best ways to prevent tick bites is to avoid habitats where ticks can be found," Lepp said. "However, if these tick-infested areas cannot be avoided, it's important to remove and wash all clothing as soon as possible and check carefully for ticks. Use tweezers to remove any ticks that have attached to your body."
According to Lepp, the best way to remove a tick is to use tweezers to grasp it as closely to the skin as possible and gently pull upward with a steady, even pressure until it is free. Avoid
crushing the tick during removal. Make sure to wash your hands and the site of tick attachment with soap and water after removal.
In the last five years, six cases of tularemia, four cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever and 97 cases of Lyme disease were reported in North Dakota. Human Lyme disease cases have been increasing since 2005 with an average of five to 15 cases reported each year; however, in the past two years there have been a total of 59 cases reported.
The most common tick in North Dakota is the dog tick, which is associated with the transmission of Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. The deer tick, which can carry Lyme disease, has been identified in areas in the northeastern region of North Dakota through surveillance activities by the North Dakota Department of Health, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota in the spring and summer of 2010. Finding the deer tick in the state is a significant discovery because there could be areas in the state at risk for Lyme disease transmission.
Symptoms of tularemia usually begin with a painless ulcer at the site of the tick bite and may include swollen glands. If the bacteria enter the bloodstream, more severe infections, including pneumonia, can occur.
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is characterized by a sudden onset of fever, a general feeling of illness, deep muscle pain, severe headaches, chills and irritated eyes. A rash begins on about the third day of illness, usually appearing first on the hands and feet and then spreading to the rest of the body.
Symptoms of Lyme disease occur three to 32 days after infection. The first symptom is often a red rash near the tick bite, which develops in about 60 percent of patients. Other early symptoms include fatigue, fever, headache, stiff neck, sore muscles, swollen glands and painful joints. Without treatment, these symptoms may last several weeks or more. Arthritis, neurological or cardiac problems may develop weeks to months after the initial infection if the initial infection is not treated with antibiotics.
People who have symptoms that may be associated with a tick-related illness should seek medical care.
For more information on tick-borne diseases and tick bite prevention, contact Alicia Lepp, North Dakota Department of Health, at 701.328.2378 or visit www.ndhealth.gov/disease/tickborne.


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New York • Jack White is musing on his latest color scheme.
"What if blues musicians like Robert Johnson and Blind Willie McTell actually wore blue clothes?" White wonders, laughing.
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The former White Stripe has bathed his first solo album, "Blunderbuss," with a pale blue palette. It informs the album artwork, the touring stage presentation and the outfits of his backing band, which alternates between all-male and all-female lineups.
Since he was a teenage upholsterer in Detroit, White has carefully color-coordinated his work. While recording "Blunderbuss" in his studio in Nashville, Tenn., White played on a pale blue telecaster and an old pale blue amplifier.
"I said, 'Well, these are my hand tools. It's all going to build up from this,'" says White.
The resulting 13 tracks may be the best compendium yet of White's particular blend of American music. There's electric rages ("Sixteen Saltines"), country blues ("Trash Tongue Talker"), rockabilly (Rudolph Toombs' "I'm Shakin,'" the lone cover) and folk ballads like the lilting "Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy."
After funneling his songwriting through various band conceptions — the White Stripes, the Raconteurs, the Dead Weather — White is directing his latest production without artifice. Or at least, less artifice.
"The funniest thing is that every album I've done and every band I've been in have been happy accidents, including this one," says White, speaking from his home in Nashville. "If you just write songs and don't tell them what to be — don't tell the song to be a country song or a rock 'n' roll song — then it becomes what it needs to be in the end."
"Blunderbuss," which debuted on the Billboard album charts this week at No. 1 with about 138,000 copies sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan, was particularly unplanned. When the rapper RZA didn't make it to a scheduled session at White's studio, White decided to start working up some songs of his own. It wasn't until well into the process that those in the room — a collection of session musicians and others — understood the project taking shape.
"I didn't know we were actually making a solo record until he started wanting to sing on it," says engineer Vance Powell, who's frequently worked with White. "There was never any conversation: 'OK, we're going to start my solo record today and I want it to sound like this.'"
Instead, White worked in the orchestrating mode he became accustomed to while producing dozens of albums and singles for his label, Third Man Records.
"Doing it to my own song was something brand new," he says. "When you're in a band, if I'm in the Raconteurs, I don't walk around the room and tell everyone what to play. I say, 'Here's my song' and the drummer plays what the drummer wants to play. I don't tell people what to do."
Third Man prizes analog recording and limited-edition vinyl releases. It has released everything from a single by Tom Jones (the recent "Evil") to a track for the Alabama Shakes (the southern rock sensation that will join White on tour) to an album by Karen Elson (White's ex-wife and mother to their two children, who also sings back-up on "Blunderbuss").
"He pushed me real hard but I think he pushed me right into the 21st century," says the 74-year-old Wanda Jackson, whose "The Party Ain't Over Yet" was produced by White. "I would liken him to a velvet-covered brick. He's going to get his way."
White's method on "Blunderbuss" was to "shake it up day to day." He would scrap songs and reform them in another style; call in the female band one day and just the guys the next; feign a prepared song and improvise something on the spot. The opening riff from "Sixteen Saltines" came out of simply trying to test the reverb.
White, widely considered a guitar virtuoso, also continues to push the screechy texture of his playing. The dual-tracked solo on "Weep Themselves to Sleep" is a highlight.
"Nowadays, to put a 'guitar solo' onto a record, it better be pretty damn good," he says. "If I'm going to play a guitar solo, I better be breaking the whole song apart."
One riff of White's could reasonably be called one of the most widely celebrated. His guitar line on the White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army" is routinely sung in sports arenas around the world — a remarkable reverberation for a two-piece blues band.
"The part I love about it is people are chanting a melody, not lyrics or a rhythm — which is pretty, pretty amazing" says White. "You don't own it anymore. It's everybody's."
The White Stripes, the duo of White and drummer Meg White that produced six studio albums before officially splitting in 2011, remains a foundational experience to White. He can sound slightly wistful about the group.
"The truth is it's the most challenging thing that ever happened to me," he says. "There was no bigger challenge than that — to try to win people over with just two people. It will be hard for me to ever think of something to challenge myself as much as that because of its simplicity."Next Page >
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MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - Wisconsin's same-sex couples will have to wait a little longer to find out if they can keep getting some of the same legal benefits as married couples.
The Fourth District Court of Appeals was scheduled to release an opinion Thursday on whether the three-and-a-half-year-old domestic partner registry is constitutional.
But the appellate and Supreme Court offices in Madison did not open, as employees stayed home to deal with the massive snowstorm.
There was no immediate word on when the ruling would be issued.
Former Governor Jim Doyle and the group Fair Wisconsin championed the registry and helped the Legislature pass it in 2009.
It gives same-sex couples about a fifth of the nearly 200 legal benefits that married couples get. They include things like hospital visitation rights, and end-of-life decisions.
The Wisconsin Family Action group has been trying to get the courts to strike down the partnership law ever since the law took effect – and before. The group says it goes against the state's constitutional ban on gay marriage and civil unions.
Doyle says the registry helps prevent discrimination against gays, and it's only fair that Wisconsin have such a program.


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6 Vital Nutrients Women May Be MissingHere are nutrients that women are often deficient in, either because they lose too much of a nutrient, don't get enough of a nutrient, or both.
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Assess Your Goals Year-roundIf you set professional goals for yourself at the beginning of the year, don't forget to take a look at what you have and haven't accomplished as the year progresses.
Avoiding Fall Allergy TriggersIf allergies bother you in the fall, you're most likely sensitive to one or more molds, weeds, trees or grasses.
Avoiding Joint InjuriesCommon injuries include a twisted ankle, sprained wrist, overextended elbow and damaged knee ligaments. Fortunately, you can take steps to help prevent joint damage.
Babies Need 'Tummy Time'Putting babies to sleep on their backs has dramatically reduced the incidence of SIDS. One unexpected side effect: Many infants now have a flattened head.
Be Smart About OTC Medicines When you overuse OTC medications, you risk doing more harm than good. That's why it's so important to use them with care.
Brush Up on ToothpasteSelecting toothpaste is largely a matter of personal preference, but all adults should use toothpaste containing fluoride.
Build Your Bones with ExerciseYou can help prevent osteoporosis by including enough calcium in your diet and exercising regularly.
Cancer Screening: Beating Your Fears for GoodThe good news is that being screened for cancer doesn't have to be a traumatic experience for anyone.
Check Out These Home RemediesDoes the age-old wisdom of moms, the advice handed down generation to generation, still hold true in today's medical world?
Childhood Immunizations: Get the FactsIf you are the parent of a young child, you may be confused about the safety of immunizations.
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Contraception: Many OptionsFor a woman who wants to plan when she becomes pregnant, there are many choices.
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Don't Take Your Eyes for GrantedThe number of people losing their vision is growing, yet experts say much of this vision loss could be prevented.
Drinking Water Quality and SafetyWith drinking water, it's important to consider not just the water itself, but how that water gets to you.
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Easy Ways You Can Safeguard Your SightEvery year, thousands of Americans injure their eyes or damage their vision. Follow these guidelines to help protect yourself and your family.
Eat to Beat DiseaseIf you have a family history of a chronic condition, you can gain protective benefits by personalizing your diet to prevent specific diseases.
Essential Eye ProtectionMost eye injuries can be prevented by wearing the proper protective eyewear.
Eye-Care Essentials for Computer Users
Fill Your Calendar for Better HealthJust as you plan a financial portfolio, it's good to develop a social portfolio as you age.
Five Minerals We All NeedChances are you know you need minerals such as calcium and iron. But five lesser-known minerals also deserve your attention.
Five Ways to Age GracefullyIn recent years, an increasing amount of scientific evidence has supported the idea that people can do quite a lot on their own to lengthen their life span and to enhance the quality of life as they age. Here are five steps to take every day that can promo
Focus on Keeping Your Spirits UpGood mental health is just as important as good physical health. But we all face changes in life that can challenge our emotional well being.
Focusing on FolateIf you're a woman of childbearing age, one of the B vitamins -- folate -- is especially critical.
For a Senior Adventure, Get on the BusBus trips include everything from day trips to world-class art museums to shopping ventures to cross-country treks.
For Healthy Eyes, Take the Long ViewThere's a lot you can do to head off eye problems, including following a healthy diet and getting regular eye checkups.
For Older Adults: Address Your StressSome stress is inevitable, but as you grow older, the key is to minimize stress while maximizing happiness and enjoyment.
For Seniors: Don't Brush Off Dental CareOlder adults may have dental concerns that can't be totally taken care of with just brushing and flossing.
For Seniors: You Can Beat the HeatAfter age 65, your body can't adjust to changes in air temperature -- especially heat -- as quickly as it did when you were younger. That puts you at risk for heat-related illnesses.
For Women: Take This Risk to HeartWomen often perceive heart disease as an older person's disease that need not concern them until menopause.
For Your Heart's Sake, Lower Your CholesterolHigh cholesterol contributes to heart disease, which kills more Americans than all cancers combined.
Free Your Home of Asthma TriggersCommon asthma triggers are dust mites, pets and pet dander, cockroaches, mold, tobacco smoke and pollen.
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Good Night, Sleep TightInsomnia, trouble falling asleep or trouble sleeping, is a growing problem in the United States.
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Good Preventive Measures for SeniorsThese screening tests are recommended for healthy people older than 65.
Good Sources of AntioxidantsThe most important antioxidants are vitamin C, vitamin E, and carotenoids, including beta carotene.
Guard Your Baby from RotavirusA vaccine can protect babies from rotavirus, the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants.
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Habits to Help You Look Good and Feel Terrific
Health Precautions When You Travel by Air
Healthy Changes for Staying YoungTime takes its toll on a body, but you don't have to sit back and let the effects of aging take place without a fight.
Healthy Secrets: Avoiding the Ravages of AgeYou can't stop the aging clock, but research shows you can at least slow it down.
High Blood Pressure GlossaryKnowing the definitions of terms your doctor may use when talking with you about your blood pressure is important.
HIV Prevention Is Still ImportantNew drug treatments can delay the effects of AIDS and are helping patients live longer. But the reality is that no medicine can cure AIDS or the virus that causes it, HIV. Once inside the body, HIV destroys immune system cells, making it difficult to fight
How Much of a Threat Is Bird Influenza?Influenza, with its fever, aches, fatigue and threat of complications, seems a uniquely human illness. But the flu, caused by a virus, can infect animals and birds, as well.
How to Avoid Sports InjuriesSports injury rates could be reduced by 25 percent if all athletes — professionals and amateurs — followed essential safety, conditioning, and preventive strategies.
How to Keep Bugs From Bugging YouAlthough most insects are just nuisances, some can threaten our health.
How to Make Heart-Healthy Food ChoicesMaintaining a healthy diet is one of the best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease and other heart conditions.
How to Manage PrehypertensionPrehypertension is a new term that alerts people to the very real risk of developing chronic high blood pressure if they don't take timely steps to improve their lifestyle habits.
How to Prevent and Relieve Digestive ProblemsJust as simple things can upset your digestive system, simple changes can help. The following tips can help prevent or relieve digestive ills.
How to Prevent and Treat Ingrown HairsFolliculitis, or ingrown hairs, can occur anywhere on the skin or scalp. It resembles pimple-like eruptions or crusty sores.
How to Prevent OsteoarthritisThe less unnecessary stress you put on your joints, the less likely they are to wear out prematurely.
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How You Can Avoid Aggressive Drivers
Immunization Update for Older AdultsThis guide can help you determine if you need to be immunized. Talk with your health care provider to be sure your immunizations are up to date.
Influenza Shots Urged for Young ChildrenEach fall you hear that the flu threatens senior citizens and folks with chronic ailments. But the rate of hospital stays is highest in another group—young children.
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Keep Your Kidneys Working WellYour kidneys are your body's filters. They remove waste and excess fluid from your blood.
Keep Your Noggin Fit with Brain ExerciseActive thinking pumps extra blood into your brain. Getting more blood to the brain is an important way to counteract the effects of aging.
Keeping an Eye on Your Bones
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Lead Poisoning: A 'Must-Know' Guide
Learning About Healthy TravelBefore you head to the airport for your vacation abroad, have you thought about your health? Do you know whom to call in an emergency?
Little League Goes to Bat for SafetyPitchers ages 10 and under can throw no more than 75 pitches a game. After that, they can't pitch until they rest for four days.
Maintain a Healthy Weight for a LifetimeWhich is more important to you -- being able to wear the jeans you wore five years ago, or being able to move better, have more energy and improve your health?
Making Changes to Avoid Heart DiseaseYour heart is a vital organ that keeps your body functioning. Unfortunately, many people don't treat it that way. They may not realize that their daily habits and lifestyle can overwork and damage their heart. So, take care of your heart and yourself. Star
Making Your Lifestyle Heart-HealthyThe millions of Americans diagnosed with heart and cardiovascular diseases can benefit from making healthy choices in their day-to-day lives.
Mammograms: What Every Woman Needs to KnowThis low-dose X-ray produces an image of the inner structures of the breast. It can detect tiny calcium deposits or microcalcifications that are too small to feel.
Men's Health EssentialsThe leading causes of death for American men are heart disease and cancer—two diseases that can largely be prevented by adopting a few essential healthy habits.
Migraines: Should You Take Preventive Medication?For some people, taking medication every day can help prevent migraines and make them less painful when they occur.
Mold Can Affect Your HealthPeople with asthma, allergies, or other breathing conditions may be more sensitive to mold.
No Sweat? No Good!Even if you're fairly well conditioned, overdoing it may lead to heat cramps, heat exhaustion or heatstroke, causing the body to lose its ability to sweat.
Older Moms, Healthy BabiesThe fact is that most women in their 30s and 40s have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. To ensure a healthy pregnancy, you should do what any woman should do: Prepare for your baby with healthy lifestyle choices. Talk with your doctor about your risk
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Coronary Heart DiseaseOmega-3s are a beneficial and essential form of fat, one that your body needs but can't make.
On the Barbecue, Charred Is BarredResearchers have found that cooking muscle meats -- beef, pork, poultry and fish -- at high temperatures may pose a risk for cancer.
Optimize Your Health and HappinessStaying healthy mentally and physically isn't simply a matter of good genes. It's a proactive project that lasts your entire life.
Oral Health and AsthmaIf you have asthma, does your dentist know? This is important for good oral health, especially if you use a corticosteroid inhaler.
Osteoporosis: Evaluate Your RiskMany people are unaware they have osteoporosis until they have advanced symptoms, which may include a broken hip or wrist, low back pain or a hunched back.
People with Asthma Need Yearly Flu ShotGetting the flu can be serious business for people with asthma. That's why it's important to take steps to prevent it.
Pets and People: The Health Connection
Pets Fill a Special Role in Seniors' LivesHaving a pet can be a boon to body and soul—especially as we age. Pets can relieve stress—which may help explain why studies have found that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Planning Ahead for Travel EmergenciesWhether you're headed for the beach, the outback or the big city for your summer vacation, you should add a few more items to your to-do list.
Play It Cool in the Hot TubWhat's more relaxing that a good soak in a hot tub? Hot water sure makes you feel great, but hot tubs and whirlpools can sometimes be dangerous -- and even deadly.
Posture Pointers for Preventing PainGood posture can help your body function at its best. It promotes movement, efficiency and endurance, and contributes to an overall sense of well-being. It can also help prevent chronic aches and pains that can require medical attention.
Pregnant? Why You Should Know About LeadIf you're pregnant, it's just as important for you to stay away from lead as it is to protect your children from it.
Preparing for Severe Winter WeatherKnowing how to prepare for a storm, and what to do during and after one, can help keep you and your family safe.
Preventing Falls One Step at a TimeAlthough it's impossible to prevent all falls, you can help keep yourself safe by improving your balance and employing "fall-proofing" behaviors.
Primer: Smokeless TobaccoMany people think using smokeless tobacco is safer than smoking. Just because there's no smoke, doesn't mean it's safe.
Protect Your Child from Medical ErrorsA medical error can occur when something that was planned for medical care doesn't work, or when the wrong plan was used in the first place.
Protecting Yourself Against Medical ErrorsEvery year, thousands of Americans die because of medical errors. Such errors can occur anywhere in the health-care system and can involve medicines, surgery, diagnosis, equipment and lab reports.
Put a Stop to Nerve Injuries Called StingersStingers occur when the shoulder and head go in opposite directions, the head is moved quickly to one side, or the area above the collarbone is hit.
Put Up a Food Fight Against DiseaseHere's food for thought on dietary changes that can help you prevent several serious conditions.
Putting Disease Risk into PerspectiveThe way we gauge the peril a given disorder poses is called risk perception.
Recognizing a Partner's Emotional AbusePhysical violence is just one form of domestic abuse. If you have a partner who verbally humiliates you, demands all your attention, blames you for everything that goes wrong or threatens to harm you or your children, you're also being abused.
Recognizing Domestic ViolenceDomestic violence is behavior someone uses to control a spouse, partner, date or elderly relative through fear and intimidation.
Recognizing Medication TamperingNo packaging system is completely safe, so it's important that you check for signs of tampering whenever you buy or use a medicine.
Reducing Your Risk for Breast CancerYour health habits may play a role in helping to reduce your risk for this serious disease, and they're particularly important as you get older.
Relaxation Techniques That Really WorkTo keep stress at a minimum and reduce its effects on your life, you need to find and practice healthy ways to manage it.
Seniors: Keep Key Documents HandyHow can you ensure you'll get the medical services you need in the future? Gather what documents you might need to get those services now. It helps to have a record of the names and addresses of your health care providers, the dates of your office visits,
Shake the Salt HabitAmericans consume two to three times more salt or sodium than is healthy.
Skin, Eyes and the SunUsing sunscreen, covering up and wearing sunglasses that block UV rays will help you enjoy the sunshine safely.
Sleep and Your ChildWithout enough shut-eye, children are more likely to struggle with their school studies, do poorly on the playing field, and suffer depression.
Smile! Are You Eating Healthy?If you're not eating right, you may be at risk for problems with your teeth and mouth. Bad eating habits can cause tooth decay and gum disease.
Snowboarding? Avoid Spills on the HillsSnowboarders often break wrists and ankles because they go down hard when they crash.
Sound Advice for a Healthful PregnancyBringing a new life into this world is a big responsibility. Even seemingly simple things—like soaking in a hot tub or being around people who are painting—could affect your baby.
Sound Advice for MP3 UsersExperts say today's small music players pose a big risk of hearing loss. One reason: The "earbuds" used with iPods and other MP3 players fit into the ears, not over them.
Stay Awake Behind the WheelWhen you're behind the wheel, you may believe that you can stop yourself from falling asleep, but you can't. You may not even know you've dozed off.
Stay Healthy When You FlyYou can't prevent all contagious ailments, but you can help ward off germs. Here are some tips.
Steps Women Can Take to Reduce Their Diabetes RiskType 2 diabetes can be especially deadly for women. Of the nearly 16 million Americans with diabetes, more than half are female.
Stop the Spread of Germs at WorkIllnesses such as the flu and colds are caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. They're usually spread from person to person when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
Straight Talk on PostureGood posture can enhance your appearance, confidence and self-esteem. It also relieves overcrowding of internal organs caused by slouching.
Strategies to Living the Life You Want
Stress Can Increase Your Risk for Heart DiseaseMental stress does more than diminish your sense of well-being. It also can increase your risk for heart disease.
Stroke Awareness for All AgesStrokes occur when something interferes with the normal flow of blood to the central nervous system. Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in the United States after heart disease and cancer.
Take Action to Beat Heart DiseaseEven if you already have atherosclerosis or have had a heart attack, there's a lot you can do to prevent future heart problems.
Take the Bite Out of SpringMosquitoes can be more than a nuisance -- they can ruin your outdoor plans and threaten your health. So it's a good idea to protect yourself and your family as the weather heats up.
Taking Care of Yourself After ChildbirthYour body continues to change after delivery. Coping with these changes while you adjust to caring for a new baby can present a challenge.
Taking Care with Lyme DiseaseLyme disease is a tick-borne bacterial infection that most often targets the skin, joints, brain, and heart, although any part of the body can be affected.
Taking Good Care of Your EyesOften, people with vision problems wait far longer than necessary or sensible before getting an eye examination. Everyone should have a regular exam every year or two.
Taking Time for TeaIn recent years, scientists have conducted tests on tea to better understand what its health benefits may be.
The Best and Worst Foods for Your TeethIf you are what you eat, that's particularly true for your teeth and gums. When you drink and munch starchy foods, you're not only feeding yourself, you're feeding the plaque that can cause havoc in your mouth.
The Healthy-Bones DietThe right amount of calcium in your diet helps maintain your bone strength, reducing your risk for osteoporosis.
The Latest on Preventive NutritionWhat you eat is only one part of the good-health equation. Exercising, limiting alcohol, not smoking, managing stress and getting plenty of sleep also can make a big health difference.
The Many Causes of InsomniaAnxiety and stress are the most common causes of insomnia. But sleeplessness can also be caused by a variety of medical conditions, medications and environmental factors.
The Threat of Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors that greatly raises your risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
The World's Best Anti-Cancer DietIn your quest to reduce your cancer risk, don't overlook the obvious: Improving your diet can play a substantial role in preventing the disease.
Tips for Driving After Age 60A person's ability to drive isn't based on age alone. Age-related changes in vision, physical fitness and reflexes, however, may be reasons to reevaluate your abilities behind the wheel.
Tips for Preventing an ACL Knee Ligament InjuryThe ACL is most often stretched or torn (or both) by a sudden twisting motion -- when, for example, your feet are planted one way and your knees are turned another.
Traveling With a Chronic ConditionAny trip requires advance planning so you can be comfortable and lower your risk for worsening symptoms.
Turning Prediabetes AroundHaving prediabetes means that you are likely to develop full-blown diabetes within 10 years. But lifestyle changes can prevent that from happening.
Twelve Weeks to a Heart-Healthy LifestyleHeart disease is a killer, but you can do plenty to reduce your risk and prolong your life. Research shows that making lifestyle changes can decrease your risk of cardiovascular heart disease and help you control it if you already have it.
Understanding Alcohol's EffectsThe extent of alcohol's effect on the central nervous system depends upon how much is in your blood and how much blood you have.
Understanding Cocaine and CrackCocaine use ranges from occasional to compulsive. There is no safe way to use the drug.
Understanding PrehypertensionPrehypertension is a new term that alerts people to the risk of developing chronic high blood pressure if they don't take timely steps to improve their lifestyle habits.
Use Your Medications WiselyAlthough most medications are safe when you take them the right way, some drugs can cause dizziness, loss of consciousness, bleeding, irregular heartbeats, and other side effects in some cases.
Vaccine Offers Hope for Children's EarachesEaraches are common during childhood, but a vaccine can ease the pain for thousands of kids.
Wellness Made Easy: The Real Basics of Better HealthThe basics of wellness -- eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly and practicing healthful habits -- can help you live a longer, healthier life. Adopting even one of the following components of good health and better self-care can improve your well-be
What Are the Health Effects of Air Pollution?The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tracks five major air pollutants that cause significant health effects: ground-level ozone, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide and microscopic particles called particulate matter.
What Can My Pharmacist Do for Me?Today's pharmacists counsel you on how to use your medicine correctly and help protect you against overdoses and dangerous drug interactions.
What Every Parent Should Know About VaccinationsWhere can you as a parent turn to for the facts about vaccine safety? The first place to go is your child's doctor.
What You Can Do About Dog Bites Dogs are responsible for 85 to 90 percent of all animal bites. But, many incidents can be avoided.
What You Can Do to Prevent AtherosclerosisAtherosclerosis can be devastating, causing strokes, heart attacks and death. The good news is that you can take steps to protect yourself from this disease.
What You Must Know About SuicideIn many cases of suicide or attempted suicide, undiagnosed and untreated mental illness—especially depression—is to blame.
What You Need to Know About Burn PreventionHere are suggestions on how to prevent most types of burns.
What You Need to Know About STDsYour body usually tells you when you are in danger -- your heart races, you breathe hard, your palms sweat. But when it comes to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), you may not have any warning signs.
When to Call 911, Your Doctor, or the HospitalThe 911 emergency response system, a hospital emergency room, and your doctor are your choices when you need prompt medical help.
Why the Doctor Gives You an EKG or ECGDid you know that electrical currents flow throughout your body? Because the strongest of these travels through your heart, doctors are able to monitor your heart by placing electrical sensors on the surface of your skin. They do this by giving you an elec
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Jonathan Jarc's curator insight, July 26, 10:13 PM
Brilliant resource! Wish I'd thought of it, but grateful to have it!
Betty Skeet's curator insight, May 14, 8:15 AM
What do you think about schools signing up to teach computer coding to children?
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Digital technologies should not be invisible. In their usage, we need to make them visible and unobtrusive. Their visibility helps us understand our relationships and choices.
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Apps are a diversion. The core benefit of Tablets is their capacity for creative use and flexibility.
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Tablets in general (and not just iPads) can do much more than just provide apps 'for everything'. Teachers could be missing the wood for the trees (and lots of them!)
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Handsome & Helpful Hallway Mirrors
Having a large enough hallway to actually decorate is an amazing blessing if you ask me. The thing is, they aren't exactly the easiest spaces to decorate and it can be pretty tough to create a concise space. Small tables, mirrors and lighting are the best and easiest ways to create a cohesive and successful hallway.
Mirrors play the role of the all-star. Hallways are typically small spaces and it's best to make them seem much larger than they really are. Mirrors, big or small, will do your hallway serious justice. Here are some helpful hints:
• Guardian suggests amping up the light in hallways to make the space seem larger. Excess light can come in the form of additional light fixtures but also with mirrors too. The circular mirror above the table in a staple in many stores. Try IKEA, Target or any other major retailer for similar options.
• House To Home show us that using a large mirror at the base of a staircase can actually open up the small space. They also point out that using a large frame can be beneficial. Find the hallway mirror at Juliettes Interiors
• Hallway Mirror & Coat Rack is the perfect addition to a modern hallway. This two-in-one can be super utilitarian for those busy families.
• HOVET is our all time favorite mirror from IKEA. We mostly see this mirror in bedroom either hung on the wall or simply leaning up against one — this mirror would also look great in a hallway. At the base of the stairs or the end of a hallway, it'll definitely make a statement.
• Channel 4 suggests giving the hallway depth by using more than one mirror. Combining several smaller mirrors creates a really interesting space. Find the mirrors at Laura Ashley.
Which hallway mirror do you use?
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I love that first hallway
I like the first hallway, too but because of the great colors used.
I would have enjoyed some hallways with colors other than white, too. Mirrors are fabulous just about anywhere.
#3 isnt going to be very useful as a mirror...
I have a big baroque gilt mirror I purchased from Horchow during one of their 25% off sales - it ended up being less than $200!
I use an old one of my grandmother's, oval with a gold ornate frame.
-Chic Done Cheap
I adore that first hallway - it's exactly what I need coming in and going out the door - clean and fresh.
Any pictures of split-level foyers? I'm lucky to have room for a landing strip, hooks on the wall, and an outlet for a lamp...
I looove poppy seed on top of breed. My name tag on the outside of the door is so polished it looks like a mirror so I have placed it in mouth height so I can check my teeth as I lock my door.


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UNDATED (WHTC) - Justin Verlander allowed three hits with five strikeouts over seven innings, while Austin Jackson homered and drove in three runs, as the Tigers won in Toronto last night, 11-1. Detroit opens a three-game series in Cleveland this evening. Coverage on 1450 WHTC begins at 6:40 PM.
Dan Straily gave up just one hit with six strikeouts in seven innings, and the Athletics scored the only run of the game on a Wellington Castillo passed ball in the seventh, as Oakland edged the visiting Cubs yesterday, 1-0. Chicago hosts Pittsburgh to begin a three-game series at Wrigley Field this afternoon.
Adam Dunn drove in two runs, including the tie-breaking solo homer in the eighth inning, to give the White Sox a 3-2 victory over visiting Baltimore yesterday. Chicago is in Tampa Bay to start a three-game series this evening.
Geoff Brown gave up six hits with five strikeouts in five innings, but his spot-start was enough for visiting Great Lakes to hand the Whitecaps their seventh loss in eight games with last night's 7-5 triumph. The series at Fifth Third Ballpark concludes this evening.


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Ball Don't Lie
Cavaliers lift ban on fan who ran onto court to beg LeBron James to return to ClevelandDan Devine at Ball Don't Lie3 hrs ago
Way back in March of 2013, with LeBron James in the midst of a second straight MVP season for the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers mired in yet another dismal post-"Decision" campaign, a young Ohioan named James Blair took it upon himself to let LeBron know that he didn't share the ire of those Cavs fans furious at the departed King for abdicating his throne. More than that, Blair wanted LeBron to know that he'd sure love it if James would return to Cleveland as a free agent in the summer of 2014.
Blair's method of communicating his unabated affection for LeBron, though ... well, it left something to be desired.
Gary Payton is mentoring Giannis Antetokounmpo, but will he actually be a point forward?Eric Freeman at Ball Don't Lie2 days ago
Few young NBA players have captured the imaginations of fans like Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, the 19-year-old "Greek Freak" who served as his team's finest source of hope on the way to a league-worst record in 2013-14. Antetokounmpo isn't just raw — he genuinely seems to be discovering his own abilities in the moment and isn't even done growing. It's tough to predict his future or eventual position, because the possibilities currently seem endless.
The Bucks haven't attempted to label Antetokounmpo just yet, but they do appear to be steering him towards a few particular skills, if not a position as such. During a press event in Greece, nine-time NBA All-Star Gary Payton said that the Bucks and new head coach Jason Kidd have asked him to work with Antetokounmpo this training camp (via Bucksketball):
Rex Chapman arrested for allegedly stealing $14,000 in merchandise from Arizona Apple StoreEric Freeman at Ball Don't Lie2 days ago
Former NBA guard Rex Chapman, who played 12 seasons for four teams over a well-regarded career, was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing more than $14,000 in merchandise from a Scottsdale, Arizona Apple Store. According to area police, the 46-year-old Chapman stole the items over seven different instances during the last few months.
ABC15.com in Phoenix has the relevant details:
The arrest is only the beginning of the legal process, but things certainly do not look very good for Chapman. We will have more details on the story as they become available.
The Timberwolves are reportedly looking to create a sign and trade deal to acquire Eric BledsoeKelly Dwyer at Ball Don't Lie2 days ago
Nearly three years ago, former Minnesota Timberwolves general manager David Kahn signed Kevin Love to just a four-year contract extension with an option for Love to opt out after three seasons. The move angered Love, despite the Minnesota front office's protestations to the contrary, while pushing the working talking point that the team needed to preserve eventual cap space in order to sign point guard Ricky Rubio to a future contract extension.
Now, with Love gone and the Timberwolves franchise working both a new front office and 10-year playoff drought, the Wolves are reportedly attempting to trade and sign for … a new point guard. Rubio, to date, has yet to receive that contract extension.
Earlier on Friday, a local Phoenix sportscaster dropped this notice out of nowhere:
NBA sources tell me the Twolves are prepared to offer Eric Bledsoe a Max contract #nba
Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire join James Dolan onstage to play kazoos. For charity.Kelly Dwyer at Ball Don't Lie3 days ago
On Thursday night, toward the end of his band's opening set for the critically acclaimed and widely beloved classic rock outfit The Eagles, New York Knicks owner James Dolan asked Knick forwards Amar'e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony up on the Madison Square Garden stage to play kazoos. Melo and Amar'e joined Henrik Lundkvist and Garden regular John McEnroe in an attempt to break a Guinness World's Record for the most kazoos played in one building at the same time.
Dwyane Wade credits David Stern's dress code for improving his styleEric Freeman at Ball Don't Lie3 days ago
In 2005, NBA commissioner David Stern courted controversy by implementing a new dress code for the league's players. They would no longer be able to wear baggy jeans, chains, and ill-fitting white tees in any official capacity. Instead, the league's on-court employees were told to follow business-casual guidelines that wouldn't be out of place among a group of office interns or children attending church. The move invited its fair share of criticism, including opinions that Stern was attempting to divorce the NBA's image from that of hip-hop culture, a world also occupied by the league's most committed fans. There was a sense that Stern wanted to make the NBA more attractive to more affluent white Americans, a PR effort not unrelated to the comments that forced out Atlanta Hawks owner Bruce Levenson earlier this month.
If you buy Mark Jackson's wife's new single, he'll call you on the phone to thank youKelly Dwyer at Ball Don't Lie4 days ago
Former Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson has good reason to be proud of his wife, singer Desiree Coleman Jackson. As you can see above, she's sung the "Star-Spangled Banner" at Warrior games in the past, and last week she released a single entitled "Strip."
Mr. Jackson, in the days leading up to his cushy gig tagline-ing his way through ABC/ESPN games, is attempting to promote his wife's single in a rather novel way in the weeks before the NBA season starts. Via Kevin Draper and CBSSports.com, check out these tweets from earlier this week:
Tweet me a pic of my wife Desiree Coleman Jackson's new single "STRIP" purchased with ur phone #. I will personally call and Thank U!
Just got to have a real conversation with @MarkJackson13 !!! Talk about crazy! Great coach and a better man!!
Gregg Popovich fondly recalls his team's 'lobotomies,' readies his championship-defending techniqueKelly Dwyer at Ball Don't Lie4 days ago
Three months later, it's still remarkable that the San Antonio Spurs were able to win the 2014 NBA title.
The team had the talent enough, that's for sure. Top to bottom, they were probably the deepest team in the NBA, and easily the best squad in the NBA when it came time to thinking on its collective feet and anticipating all manner of movement from opponents on either end of the court. They weren't gifted a title, they earned one – in spite of the disparate ages and stylings of its core players.
No, the Spurs' 2014 championship was remarkable because of what happened some 12 months before.
San Antonio fell in the final two games of its 2013 season, losing the NBA Finals along the way, in a production that was as galling as anything we've seen since Bill Russell's final championship win over a shocked and reeling Los Angeles Lakers squad in 1969. Perhaps more galling, one supposes, because the 2013 Spurs were supposed to act as the modern-day Celtics in this matter – all full of security and sound moves down the stretch.
No, Brandon Jennings didn't say he added twenty-five pounds of 'muscle,' but that's not the pointKelly Dwyer at Ball Don't Lie4 days ago
I wasn't able to be on the ole Internet Machine much on Wednesday, but in my scant minutes on Twitter dot com I did notice a guffaw or 12 surrounding Detroit Pistons' guard Brandon Jennings' recent weight gain.
Not in the form of Raymond Felton jokes, mind you, but after someone tossed out a link or summation that relayed that Jennings added 25 pounds of muscle, as opposed to 25 lbs. overall. This falls directly in line with an early-autumn tradition in the NBA, one that has a player or agent or coach or general manager or any hopeful combination of the lot pointing out that a certain player bulked up on muscle and muscle alone in the offseason.
The problem here is that the author of Jennings' feature at the Detroit News, the great Vincent Goodwill, never mentioned "muscle" in a tweet. His editorial desk, the one that creates the headlines that sometimes contradict the body of text in some newspapers (not referring specifically to the News, here), didn't mention muscle.
Report: The NBA's sleeved jerseys 'are not selling well,' so why bring them back?Kelly Dwyer at Ball Don't Lie4 days ago
Late in the 2013-14 season, before Donald Sterling hit and before recently-appointed NBA commissioner Adam Silver received sainthood status, The New Guy revealed in an interview with Bleacher Report's Howard Beck that he might consider dumping the much-criticized sleeved jerseys that have dotted the NBA landscape over the last two years.
You know the things, because even as a mild consumer of the NBA, you can't help see the things. Their rollout with the Golden State Warriors in 2012-13 was widely covered. The next season, the NBA decided to outfit each of the teams playing on its Christmas Day-long national TV showcase in jerseys that could charitably described as "RUDDY AWFUL."


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Connect With A Classroom Grants
Champions For Learning began funding classroom grants in the early 1990s, and was cutting edge in the state when it began Connect With A Classroom in 2003. This online program allows teachers to post funding requests (maximum $2,000) for creative, innovative learning experiences for their students, which also invests in best practices to share with other teachers. Champions For Learning funds these classroom grants through the proceeds from the specialty Florida Educational License Plate along with contributions from clubs and organizations to the Connect With A Classroom Grant Fund, and through individuals in the community who view and fund grants for which they have an interest. This grant program provides remarkable opportunities both for teachers in the Collier County and for community members who want to play a part in improving the quality of instruction in our schools.
Invest in a Classroom Grant
Individuals, organizations and businesses are encouraged to invest in the creativity of a teacher to bring amazing learning experiences to their students. Click here to view classroom projects in need of support. Click here to view fulfilled classroom projects.
Teachers: Connect With A Classroom 2014-2015 Grant Cycle
The Connect With A Classroom Grant website is open for you to create your profile and submit your requests for the 2014-2015 school year. The deadline to be considered for the License for Learning funding, and other funding from the Connect With A Classroom Grant Fund is September 8, 2014. After that date, you may continue to post grant requests for community consideration throughout the school year.
If you have not created a Connect With A Classroom account, click here to create your profile and begin. Please note that you must sign up as a teacher only (even if you are a parent) and use your school email address. Once you login, you will navigate your profile by scrolling on top of the "My Account" tab (in the black menu bar at the top of the page) and when the drop down opens, click on "Profile". After you have successfully created your account, each time you return to the website, you will continue to use the black menu bar at the top of the page for login and access to your profile.
Click here to view, download, or print a pdf manual of how to create your profile, post an opportunity and/or submit a classroom grant.
If you are a previous Connect With A Classroom account holder, click here to log in and update your profile and begin your requests. Your username and password will be the same as before. Again, you must continue to use your school email address. Once you login, you will navigate your profile by scrolling on top of the "My Account" tab (in the black menu bar at the top of the page) and when the drop down opens, click on "Profile". Each time you return to the website, you will continue to use the black menu bar at the top of the page for login and access to your profile.
If you are a teacher at an independent school and your school is not listed in the menu, speak to your principal about getting the school profile set up and contact us.
Teachers who received grants in 2013-2014: click here for Connect With A Classroom Final Project Outcome and Budget Report. If you have trouble opening this document (and possibly have an older version of Word), please click here instead. The deadline is May 1, 2014.
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Trump admits he's not a hunter himself and has no wish to see controversial photos of son Donald Jr. posing with slain buffalo and slaughtered elephants during a 2011 safari trip in Zimbabwe, which have surfaced online.
One of the Hunting Legends shots features Donald Jr. holding the severed tail of an elephant.
The photos have angered animal rights activists back home in the U.S., with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals officials telling the New York Daily News, ""Like all animals, elephants, buffalo, and crocodiles deserve better than to be killed and hacked apart for two young millionaires' grisly photo opportunity.""
Donald and his brother Eric have defended themselves in a statement that reads, ""We are both avid outdoorsmen and were brought up hunting and fishing with our grandfather who taught us that nothing should ever be taken for granted or wasted.""
And they have revealed that they hunted in ""accordance with local laws and regulations,"" donating all the meat to ""local villagers who were incredibly grateful"".
But that might not be the end of it - dad wants a word with his sons.
Donald Sr. tells Access Hollywood, ""I've never liked it (hunting). I've never liked that they like it... I'm gonna talk to them about it. I'm not a fan of the whole situation.""


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