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Vapor Zeus Dual Mode Battery
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The Vapor Zeus Dual Mode features technology the electronic cigarette industry has never seen before. This 5 volt battery can be altered to work as an automatic or as a manual device. It can be used as a stand-alone battery, or as a passthrough. By attaching the Vapor Zeus USB Charger into the battery and plugging it into a USB port or USB adapter, it becomes a self-charging device. Compatible with all Vapor4Life products, attach a Smileomizer to give this battery the realistic look of a cigar..
The XL Vapor Zeus batteries (1300mAh) have a 16mm circumference while their smaller counterparts, 900mAh and 650mAh Vapor Zeus batteries have a 14mm circumference. Purchase the Vapor Zeus Dual Starter Kit to get all the accessories.
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- Voltage:
- Colors:
- Black, Cigar, Blue, Magenta, Green
- Size:
- Small 650mAh, Medium 900mAh, XL 1300mAh
- Estimated Use and Charge Time:
- The 650mAh has 4-8 hours of use and takes 2-6 hours to charge (depending on the method - 2 with the USB Charging Cable, 6 for the Slim Charger)
The 900mAh has 6-12 hours of use and takes 4-9 hours to charge (depending on the method - 4 with the USB Charger, 9 for the Slim Charger).
The 1300 mAh e-cig battery has 15-20 hours of use and takes 5-12 hours to charge (depending on the method - 5 with USB Charger, 12 for the Slim Charger).
Regulated to 5V using single coil cartomizers 2.0ohms and above; and 4.4V using dual coil cartomizers
- Compatibility:
- Smileomizers, Premium CoolCarts, WOW Vapor Cartomizers, and 808D-Style Dual Coil Metal Tanks. *Non-compatible with EGO Mega Cartomizers
- Chargers:
- Vapor Zeus USB Charger plugs into a USB port or USB adapter and can be used as a passthrough or to charge the battery. Alternatively can be charged with the Slim Wall Charger.
- Instructions:
- To change the Vapor Zeus Dual Mode Battery from automatic to manual (and vice versa) simply press the button 5 times. If you are using a cartomizer or tank that you've filled with juice, please allow 5 minutes for any juice to dry before re-attaching the cartomizer or tank to the battery. Damages caused by e-liquid misuse will not be covered by the warranty.
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Customer Reviews
AwesomeReview by maureen
Awesome!!Review by Will
Your Search Has Officially EndedReview by Ryan
Hands down the bestReview by Jeff
Now I'm a Believer!Review by HappyCat
I stumbled across V4L while searching for something new. The more I read about the Zeus, the more it sounded like just what I was looking for.
I took the plunge and ordered the 'small' auto/manual Zeus with small smileomizer not expecting too much. Boy was I surprised when I filled my smileo and tried it out.
This is vaping nirvana! No joke ... every hit has been satisfying beyond anything I could have imagined. I can't wait for more small smileomizers to come in so I can fill with all kinds of flavors. I'll be like a
kid in the candy store.
I also love the soft feel of the battery and the silicone tip (I use the ming tip for smileos). It looks and feels great IMHO.
Thank you for coming up with a product that actually exceeds expectations!
I'm happy, happy, happy :-)
(Posted on 12/3/13)
long timeReview by DWAYNE
No need for a cigarette anymore Review by mazen
sadasdReview by sadasd
FinnReview by Alexis
So I got one, and hell, the taste is incredible, it feels like I'm rediscovering my favorite juices all over, actually it's hard to believe it's the same juice i'm vaping in the two devices.
So great experience, great product, but only 4 stars because of the tip wich is kind of funky (in a cool way) but if you don't like the huge rubbery tip, there's nothing you can do about it.
So V4L, if you read this, why not sell a few other tips to screw on to your smilomizers, or bette still 510 adapter, just to satisfy all those people who liked the hard metal drip tip they had on their other devices. (Posted on 9/14/13)
These are my everyday vape. Review by Paul N.
The only thing I need!Review by Dom Principe
Going on 5 months no ciggs!!! (Posted on 9/13/13)
So good, you need both!Review by Martha S.
Best batt I've ever tried! Review by Christen D.
You don't need any other battery! Review by Kim V.
V4L Won me BACK! Review by Lisa F.
My review of the Vapor ZeusReview by Michael B.
I think these are 900 mAh batteries, so they have a great life to them. But for the first time, this wasn't an issue for me because they both act as a USB passthrough!
I think there is something about this whole Vapor Zeus product family that really sets it apart. It really is just simple. These are just easy to use, simple yet functional, great items. The guesswork has been taken out of getting a great vape, every time. (Posted on 9/13/13)
Love the Vapor ZeusReview by MystStick
Love the ZeusReview by Bradley
Zeus ecig reviewReview by jj2
As a battery it's simple: no bells or whistles. Even if it is a simple device, I was impressed that it provides constant power (no highs or lows), until it gave me signs that it was time to charge it. (Posted on 9/13/13)
Zeus ReviewReview by Lorraine S
but this Magenta---Hot Pink to me--- with its black button and a black Smileomizer ,it is so--o--o. pretty .I also prefer the size,weight,& overall feel of it better than the Medium size..It only takes 2 hours to charge with the cord & charger for the Zeus.I like where the button is so I can see it flash green when it needs recharging.
I have been vaping awhile,[started Feb of 2010]and I think the Zeus is the absolute best battery Steve has designed.Believe me--over the years I have used up many a battery--auto and manual.I get such wonderful vapor and great taste using a Zeus & smileo. I can take deep ,long fulfilling draws on this Zeus---like I used to do with those nasty cigs.I now spend more time vaping & much less time on filling cartos & charging batteries.
I am not much of a writer or typper ,so this review might be short,but for my opinion, for what its worth---If you have been thinking about trying the small Zeus--go for it --I think you will find you 'll love it as much as I do. (Posted on 9/13/13)
The Zeus ReviewReview by bev135
I am not anywhere near as hard on my "sticks" as bigjr is! (Posted on 9/13/13)
zeusReview by angie410
Vapor Zeus ReviewReview by USA Electronic Cigarettes
If you are a really heavy smoker the Zeus would be perfect for you. Even if you are a less than a heavy smoker but like a lot of vapor, the Zeus is also great for you. I personally have never used an electronic cigarette that produced this much vapor. I thought it was great. For the ladies, Vapor Zeus comes in several different colors so it won't look like you are smoking a cigar. See the color chart at the bottom of the review. The Zeus operated perfectly and provided me with one of the best vaping experiences that I have had. As you can see by all the products I have reviewed, that is quite a compliment.
Vapor4Life also sells a cigar. Judging from my experience with the Zeus, I believe anyone that is a cigar smoker might want to give the one from Vapor4Life a try. I highly recommend VAPOR4LIFE ZEUS Electronic Cigarette. (Posted on 9/13/13)
My Zeus BattsReview by scott
Uh...WOW!!!!Review by Colleen
I'm a woman smoking this "stogie" in the car and got a few looks but I could care less. This is by FAR the best battery out there (and I have them ALL, trust me!)
It took me a little while to get used to the smileomizer size, but I've got it down now and I just love it. I work from home and the battery life so far has been outstanding.
My husband smokes the occasional cigar and he tried it and wants me to order some cigar juice to see if he likes the taste. If so, I'm ordering him his own kit.
I've been smoke-free for over 2 years because of vaping and this makes it even better. Thanks V4L!! (Posted on 9/6/13)
Excellent ProductReview by Josh
The switching from manual to auto feature is also a plus. Though sometimes I feel it not necessary as this ecig delivers huge vape everytime with huge flavor.
You could not ask for more. (Posted on 9/4/13)
amazingReview by Wyatt
Do not hesitate to buy this baby! (Posted on 8/28/13)
steveReview by excellent
Lori BradleyReview by Love my Zeus!
Great job, V4L!!
PS. If they came out with a shorter more pocket friendly size, I would buy that also. I wouldn't mind trading some of the battery life for convenience sometimes, as long as it still had the vapor power of the original. (Posted on 7/28/13)
How Can they Top This???Review by Katz in Boots
Super-fast charging, which means you need less of them than other types. I haven't tried as pass-throughs, it's not something I do.
I really thought the 5V would scorch my juice or kill a smileo faster, however that doesn't seem to be the case. It brings out a freshness in my New Menthol that makes the Zeus my favourite battery type.
Vapour production & throat hit I got from my Smileomizer with the Zeus really does surpass the Ego, DAV, Titan or anything else I've tried (including a high-end non-V4L device).
The soft-touch finish is nice in the hand, they aren't heavy or too bulky (subjective, I know - I was using Auto DAVs before these). Small Smileomizers fit flush on them, and they look classy. People keep asking about the 'magic wand' I wear on a lanyard.
VL sent me my Vapor Zeus Dual Mode for testing: it isn't something I would have bought for myself as I am a confirmed auto user, however right from the off, I loved this battery! It has become the battery I reach for every morning.
I've tried it in Manual mode and it is great, however in Auto mode, teamed with a Smileomizer, it really impresses me. It is longer than the Zeus Auto, but I didn't find it an issue.
Thing is, I love the button. It is very well placed, doesn't stick out too far, is easy & very comfortable to use. I suspect it might be a little too easy to accidentally press if in a pocket for instance, but as I use it on auto, doesn't affect me.
I love that when you switch modes, the LED flashes twice to confirm the change. Most of all, I love that it lights up with a green V4L logo when I take a drag. So cool!
Is there anything I don't like about these batteries? Nope. These are great batteries. In conjunction with Smileomizers, I rate them 5 stars out of 5 - and this is not a rating I give lightly.
(Posted on 6/23/13)
Zeus is God.Review by Mark
This is where fashion and function meet.
5 volts! USB passthrough, green light up V4L button , this thing is as cool as it looks. I'm able to be an automatic fanatic only because V4L makes automatic stuff with the voltage I need. Nowhere else.
Insanely quick charging.
Get one. There's nothing else to say. (Posted on 6/20/13)
Best EverReview by mrask
:-DReview by Theresa
vapor zeusReview by ok seriously???
Great work and thanks for the best customer service (Posted on 5/27/13)
5/21/2013Review by Luke
I am very pleased. (Posted on 5/21/13)
5/21/2013Review by Luke
I am very pleased. (Posted on 5/21/13)
Revolutionary!!Review by Harmony
Wow, that a lotta vapor!Review by Gina
Thought It couldn't get better after the dial a voltReview by Natalie
I've been vaping for over 3years and although I've tried others,nothing ever even came close to Vapor 4Life so I've been with them for a long time now...and every time they astonish me...
But a lot of times I would have all batteries charging and hated waiting so long ,being a chain vaping machine,so this is my favorite feature being able to charge and vape at the same time!!!
Although the amazing amount of vapor and the choice between manual and auto are equally amazing...usually I opt for automatic since its more like traditional smoking ,but I have a few manuals that I would switch to when I wanted...now I only have to press the button 5 times and it switches to manual,do it again and now it's auto...
All around winner!!!!I can't tell you how many cards I give out and recommendations that people actually believe I work for the company,lol
Wish that was true because there's nothing like loving your job and believing in the products you sell :)
On a last note,I think that even beginners would love this,I had my grandmother who is 94 years old and a pack a day smoker and she loves it!!! (Posted on 4/25/13)
Vaping my vapor zeus Review by Vaping Veronika
best product everReview by Lacy Brown
I get tons of vapor from it, and like that it lasts me forever before I have to recharge it. I just want to say thank you to V4L for creating such a perfect ecigg. If you're looking for something to work for you then you should get this one.
Oh, also its really cool that you can switch from auto mode to manual. You just click the button 5 times and it switches. - WOW, how cool is that. :) (Posted on 4/19/13)
Like a Bolt from Olympus!Review by Darin
Those of you who know me on the forum know that, compared to most of you, I am still a novice vaper. I started my vaping journey in mid-December of last year. Through the encouragement and sound advice of one of my closest friends, I endeavored to make the switch from analogs to vaping, and I jumped in with both feet! My first experience with vaping was using the OMG All Day mod with a 6ml tank full of 24mg WOWbacco and a 1.5ohm carto. It quite literally blew my mind. I had no idea that the flavor, enjoyment, and satisfaction of puffing on my beloved (and very expensive) cigars could be replaced so completely with an e-cig-type device...
Like all of my hobbies (most of which could be considered "vice"), once my initial interest is piqued, I researched the heck out of it. I dove into this and other forums with a voracity some may consider a mild madness. I started ordering tanks, pre-filled cartos, and e-liquids. I then got my wife hooked, and because she likes them, ordered stick batteries in manual and auto. I back-tracked from the OMG in search of a more "stealthy" and compact unit, but found the stick batteries lacked the vapor production necessary to satisfy my cigar-minded cravings. I even remember posting somewhere on the forum that I wished V4L would come out with a more "cigar" like mod with a drip tip I could "bite and gnaw on". You know how it is when you switch from analogs: you are in search of something which most closely matches the tactile feel and "full" experience of your old analog choice, not just the vapor production and throat-hit...So I went back to my OMG, and I still do love it.
Then, by chance, I entered a V4L contest and won a Dial-A-Volt. To be fair, I don't think I would have ordered a DAV on my own. At the time, I just didn't get the whole "variable volt" scene. However, when it did arrive, I decided to give the DAV a fair shake, and I'm glad I did! I absolutely fell in love with it, (I think I may have mentioned this once or twice here on the forum...) and much like my experience with the OMG, I was convinced that NOTHING could top the DAV. Then there was the Auto DAV...and again the pattern repeated itself: Get new mod; love new mod; become convinced that nothing can be greater than new mod; get new-new mod, rinse and repeat...
Then, one day I got a vape-mail package that, yet again, blew my freaking mind! I remember opening each little box and saying over and over again in a most reverent whisper: "Wow!" "Wow!" "Wow!" I won't bore you with the details, but it went on like that for at least the first 15 minutes...The first thing that I noticed was the quality of the device. This is nothing new where V4L is concerned. One look at the OMG or DAV lineup and you know that these mods are well-built, quality machines.
The next thing that caught my attention (and held it…and still holds it) was the drip-tip. The DT which comes with the Zeus' cartos is, IMHO, (and speaking from a purely cigar-obsessed perspective) revolutionary. The exterior is a firm and yet pliable silicone. The interior is a solid metal piece onto which the silicone outer shell firmly seats. This combination lends the tip the unique ability to be comfortably bitten upon and held in the teeth. Into the Zeus' DT, V4L has engineered a most near-perfect replica of the experience of biting on my favorite stogie. And for that I tip my hat to you, good sirs and madams!
Moving right along, we come to one of a pair of the coolest features which the Zeus so rightfully touts: the dual mode switch. The Zeus takes away the age old dilemma: "Do I get an auto or manual battery?" With the Zeus one no longer has to choose. The conveniently located button high on the battery toward the carto, when pressed 5 times converts this lovable machine from manual to auto, and if you like, back again. The button is also back lit with a subtle LED. (mine is green).
The second in the "coolest features" category for the Zeus is the pass-thru port on the end of the battery. Just as one no longer has to decide "auto" or "manual", one no longer has to settle for a stick batty PT. When plugged in via the USB/PT cable, the Zeus is not only acting like a PT, but is being charged as well. I use the PT cable when sitting in my favorite EZ chair working on my computer (as a matter of fact, I'm vaping on my Zeus in PT/Auto mode right now…) and when I'm driving down the road.
Want all day battery life? You Got It! This thing will literally go all day! I am talking 9-12 hours to the "blink" depending on your vaping style! The full Auto version does have a very small, and very surreptitious white LED on the tip just above the USB/PT port, and while charging the LED is red; when charged the LED is green. Long charging time? Forget About It!! You can plug the Zeus into your PT/USB cable and from the "blink" it only takes 3.5 to 4 hours to charge! Don't have your USB adapter? No problem, just screw the Zeus onto the Slim Line Charger. This method will take 12 to 16 hours depending, though.
The cartos that come with the Vapor Zeus are the "Smileomizer" (affectionately known as Smileos") 3.5ml, Single Coil, 2.5ohm cartos, and on the 5v Zeus battery, they kick like the proverbial mule. The vapor production is nothing short of amazing. When I was testing the Zeus for the very first time, I was puffing away at the kitchen table and my wife came into the kitchen; she almost lost it, accusing me of going back to those "damned ol' stogies!" due to the tremendous volume of vapor hanging in the air all around my head! All the flavors I have tried (as of this post over 20 flavors) interact well with the Zeus cartos, and the 5 volt output.
I have been intentionally somewhat abusive to my Zeus (while watching the sky for errant lightning bolts) to see how the unit will hold up. Over the past 28+ days I have dropped it, sat upon it, carried it in my pocket, soaked the cartos in 100 proof, washed them and spun them dry. I have filled them and refilled them I don't know how many times…and the Zeus works as good tonight as it did right out of the box. I keep waiting and dreading the day when one of the 2 cartos I was sent starts to leak or burn out on me, but it has not yet happened. Thank Zeus!
The Vapor Zeus, as of now, comes in two colors: the cigar wrapper we are familiar with from the Titan Soft Touch series, and matt black (also Soft Touch). I love this feature as well.
What don't I like about the Zeus? I really can't point to anything just yet that I don't like about this unit. I foresee some possible problems with the (my beloved) drip tip. I am concerned about the longevity of the silicone exterior; however, I am a heavy gnasher (an actual word? Sure, if I say it is…) and have not yet begun to wear it out. Also, I would like to see some sort of cover or "plug" for the USB port on the end. I carry my Zeus in my shirt or side pants pocket and lint buildup and foreign debris has become an issue. For those worried about the weight of the Zeus: don't be. It is comparable to the Auto DAV with a 3.5ml tank.
My overall view of this unit is hands down "Two Thumbs UP!" It's my go-to for all-day vaping. I have a hard time setting it aside to enjoy my new Auto DAV! My advice to you is to definitely get one of these as soon as it becomes available. Steve Milin's vision of the supreme ruler of all mods has truly come to fruition! Well done, sir!
Respectfully submitted,
Darin M. McFarland
(Posted on 4/19/13)


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Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction is surgery to recreate breasts after mastectomy. "Unilateral reconstruction" is recreation of one breast. "Bilateral reconstruction" involves both breasts. Reconstructive procedures have evolved tremendously in the last decade. In past years, reconstructive surgeons tried to restore a woman's profile in clothes. Now the goal of many surgeons is to make a woman look as natural as possible whether clothed or not. Reconstruction can replace the look of breasts, but even the best surgeons and the newest techniques can't replace all sensation lost when chest nerves are severed during mastectomy, completely eliminate breast scars, or restore the ability to breastfeed.
Today, although some women prefer not to have reconstruction, those who do have many options. Choosing a method of reconstruction is very personal. Each procedure has advantages and disadvantages. Not all surgeons perform all procedures, and often, surgeons recommend only the techniques they perform. The most important actions a woman considering reconstruction can take is to learn about her options, decide which is best for her, then consult with and choose a surgeon who is experienced and expert in the technique she prefers.
Reconstruction can be done almost anytime after mastectomy. "Immediate reconstruction" is performed with mastectomy, including prophylactic mastectomy, while you're still asleep in the operating room. "Delayed reconstruction" can be performed weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy—sometimes treatment delays reconstruction, or a woman may choose not to be reconstructed at the time of her mastectomy and then change her mind some time later. When immediate reconstruction is performed, the breast skin is preserved and less conspicuous incisions are made for the best cosmetic result. When a woman doesn't have immediate reconstruction, most of her breast skin is removed along with the breast tissue during mastectomy. The longer and wider mastectomy incision creates a slanting scar across her chest. Even though delayed reconstruction produces very good results, this mastectomy scar remains on the new breast (but it does fade considerably in time).
Most reconstruction involves two or more operations over several months. The initial surgery forms the breast mounds, breasts without nipples. This first stage is the most complex and involves the most recovery. Depending on the procedure used, a shorter revision surgery refines the shape and size of the new breasts and add nipples. With unilateral reconstruction, the opposite healthy breast may be modified at this time for better symmetry. Tattooing the area around the nipples simulates the areolas and completes the process.
Implant reconstruction
Implant reconstruction uses saline or silicone breast implants to create breast shape and volume.
Both types are available in different volumes and shapes, so your surgeon can choose one that best fits your anatomy and desired size. Saline implants have a silicone shell filled with salt water. Breasts reconstructed with saline implants tend to feel firmer than silicone, which is softer and has a texture more like natural breast tissue. Silicone implants are filled with liquid or cohesive gel silicone. Their use is still controversial; while some fear implants may leak and spread silicone into the breast tissue or beyond, others consider the natural feel and weight of silicone implants is worth the risk. No matter which type implant is used, it is always placed under the pectoralis chest muscle (unlike breast augmentation, which usually places the implant between the breast tissue and muscle).
Generally, implant reconstruction involves two phases: first, temporary implants called expanders are placed in pockets formed under the chest muscles. Over several weeks the expanders are gradually inflated with saline to stretch the skin and muscles. During a second shorter surgery, the expanders are replaced with implants that best fit your anatomy and desired size.
Two single-step procedures may be options for small-breasted women. An adjustable hybrid expander-implant can be placed and gradually inflated. When fully expanded, it is sealed and remains in place, eliminating the need for exchange surgery. Another newer technique completely eliminates the need for expansion. Non-expansive breast reconstruction uses Alloderm, a synthesized skin product, to cover portions of the implant.
Implants aren't permanent. Sooner or later they wear out and must be removed and/or replaced. Sometimes this occurs sooner if the implant leaks or is distorted by hard scar tissue that forms around it. Some women need their implants replaced within a year of reconstruction; others may have their implants for 15 years or longer. It is obvious when a saline implant deflates, because the breast collapses (think of a balloon losing air). Deflation of silicone implants is often undetected, because the implant retains its shape. For this reason, some experts recommend women have a yearly MRI to determine if their silicone implants are intact.
Implants are a good option for women who:
- don't mind potentially having less projection
- haven't previously had chest or breast irradiation
- don't mind having to replace the implants at sometime in the future
- don't want to endure a longer recovery from tissue flap surgery or scar another area of the body
Tissue flaps
The most natural breast reconstruction uses a woman's own skin, fat, and sometimes muscle.
Breasts made with the body's own tissue feel and move more naturally than those reconstructed with implants. However, tissue flap procedures are more complex and recovery is sometimes more intense—this involves surgery at the chest and the donor site—but the overall reconstruction timeline is shorter. Unlike implants, flaps form full-size breasts during the initial operation. Additional surgery later refines the breast shape and creates the nipples.
Two distinct types of tissue flaps are performed. The older "attached flap" surgeries use skin, fat and muscle from the back (latissimus dorsi flap) or the abdomen (pedicle TRAM flap). A portion of tissue and muscle is tunneled under the skin from the donor site to the chest, where it is shaped into a breast. It remains connected to its original blood supply (so it is "attached").
"Free flaps" are complete transplants. They take skin, fat, and a small portion of muscle surrounding the blood vessels. This is technically more demanding than implant surgery; the surgeon need special skill and operates with a surgical microscope. Free flaps can be taken from the abdomen (free TRAM) and the buttock (gluteal flap). The gold standard of breast reconstruction is a "perforator flap," a type of free flap that allows the surgeon to spare the entire muscle. Fewer surgeons are qualified to do this exacting procedure. They must completely remove the tiny blood vessels feeding the flap from the surrounding muscle, and reconnect them in the chest. This is tedious, demanding and long surgery. Perforator flaps are taken from the abdomen (DIEP and SIEA flaps) or the buttock (GAP flap).
Flaps are a good option for women who:
- want the most natural reconstruction possible
- have previously had chest or breast irradiation
- don't want to risk the problems inherent with implants or don't want to endure the expansion process
- don't want to surgically modify their opposite healthy breast for symmetry
One disadvantage of flaps is the risk for some or all of the flap tissue to die, this is known as necrosis. When necrosis occurs, the skin and/or fat at the mastectomy or donor site dies because of insufficient blood supply. It may appear as a hard lump or an area that feels thickened. A small area of necrosis may be left as is or surgically removed. Rarely, an entire flap dies. This is known as "flap failure" and when it does occur it is usually within the first few days after reconstruction. When flap failure occurs, the reconstruction must be entirely removed.
Nipple reconstruction
Once a reconstructed breast has settled into its final position (about three or four months after flap revision surgery or implant exchange surgery), new nipples can be recreated. For many women, adding nipples to their reconstructed breasts brings a sense of closure to the breast cancer experience. But this is an optional procedure; because reconstructed nipples remain erect, and do not react to cold or touch the way normal nipples do, some women forego this part of reconstruction.
Nipple reconstruction is an art, creating nipples that look exactly like the real thing. Most surgeons recreate nipples using skin of the new breast: a small flap of skin is freed on the front of the breast, fashioned into a nipple and sutured in place. Because reconstructed nipples tend to shrink, they are initially made up to 50% larger than the desired size. Another, more traditional procedure uses skin grafts to create the nipple and areola. Small pieces of skin are taken from the inner thigh, labia, or back of the ear (the skin in these areas tends to be darker) and are grafted onto the breast. These techniques tend to scar an additional part of the body, however, some surgeons prefer this type of nipple reconstruction.
Areola tattooing
Once the nipple is created, the area surrounding it is tattooed to simulate the areola. Your surgeon may perform the tattooing in his office, or he may have a specially-trained technician do the tattooing. Some surgeons refer their patients to professional tattoo artists who are experienced with reconstructive tattooing. Because a reconstructed breast has little or no sensation, most women feel the tattooing more as pressure than pain. There are a wide variety of pigments to choose from; sometimes one or more are combined to produce the desired result. Tattoos often fade in time and must be redone.
The Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) took effect in 1998. This federal law requires group health plans to pay for the following services after mastectomy:
- Breast prostheses.
- Breast reconstruction.
- Surgery to the other breast to achieve a symmetrical appearance.
- Treatment for complications from mastectomy or reconstruction.
Despite the law your initial request for reconstruction may be denied. If you belong to a managed care plan, your insurer will most likely approve your request for procedures performed in-network (with surgeons already contracted by the insurance company). You'll have to prove why you want to go out-of-network; you may only have sufficient tissue for a GAP procedure, for example, which may not be performed in-network.
Your insurance company won't pay for procedures it considers "medically unnecessary". Unfortunately, some companies still consider prophylactic mastectomy to be medically unnecessary and routinely deny such requests, even for women with high hereditary risk for developing the disease. Denials may occur when a woman decides to remove both healthy breasts to reduce her breast cancer risk, or when a woman who is having unilateral mastectomy to treat breast cancer wants to have the opposite healthy breast removed also. If your request for prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction is denied, ask your primary care physician, oncologist, and medical geneticist to write supportive letters explaining your high-risk status. As management of hereditary breast cancer risk matures, more insurers understand preventative mastectomies reduce risk as well as potential future costs of treating the disease.
To learn more about the WHCRA, contact the Department of Labor, Pensions, and Welfare Benefits Administration, 800-998-7542 or visit their website. Many states also have additional laws regarding reconstruction. Contact your state's Department of Health or Insurance Commissioner for information.
Surgical drains
Surgical drains are plastic devices used whenever surgery leaves the opportunity for fluid build-up, which could delay healing, cause discomfort or invite infection. Often surgical drains are placed at the time of surgery with mastectomy or as part reconstruction. The tubes remain temporarily after surgery, usually for a few days or weeks, and are removed once post-surgery fluid buildup has decreased.
Part of the drain is placed inside the body at the surgery site and can't be seen. This part consists of a soft plastic tube with holes for the fluid to drain out of. This part of a drain cannot be seen until it is removed.
The drainage tube with the holes connects with a longer tube--the Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain, which remains outside of the body. At the end of this tube is a bulb which has a lid on it that can be opened to drain the collected fluid. The amount of fluid build up is measured to determine when the drain can be removed. After the fluid is removed, the bulb is squeezed so that it creates a gentle vacuum and the top is placed back on. This allows gentle suction of fluid from the surgical site. (Picture of a surgical drain.)
Surgical risks
Every surgery has potential risks; some are more serious than others. Some mastectomy risks can affect recovery. Others can affect the type of scarring and appearance of the breast reconstruction. Some possible risks include:
- Infection
- Fluid build-up at the surgical site (seroma or hematoma)
- Delayed healing
- Blood loss
- Blood clots
- Pain (post-operative and long term pain syndromes)
- Loss of implant or flap
- tissue necrosis
- Rupture, rotation or movement of implant requiring removal
- Capsular contruction or hardening around implant
It is important to discuss possible surgical risks with your physician. Understand the seriousness and likelihood of these risks prior to surgery.
Post mastectomy and reconstruction photos
FORCE has a password protected photo gallery of reconstructions that have been submitted by our members. Visit the page to view photos or upload your own.
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Cut ivory cardstock to 4"x10". Fold in half so finished card base measures 4"x5" with a top fold.
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Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick and Quick® Cozy Nook Throw
Keep warm with this cozy throw made with Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® yarn, which has the feel, warmth and softness of wool with the easy care of acrylic.
Courtesy of Lion Brand®.
Material List
- Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® - #123 Oatmeal 8 balls (A), #135 Spice 2 balls (B)
- Lion Brand® large-eyed blunt needle
- Circular knitting needle size 17 (12.75 mm), 36 in. (91.5 cm) long
Project Instructions
About 35 x 50" (89 x 127cm)
12 sts = about 4" (10cm) in Woven st.
Woven Stitch
Row 1 (RS): K2, *sl 2 wyif, k2; rep from * across.
Row 2: P1, *sl 2 wyib, p2; rep from * across, end p1.
Row 3: Sl 2 wyif, *k2, sl 2 wyif; rep from * across.
Row 4: P3, *sl 2 wyib, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, sl 2wyib, p1.
Rep Rows 1-4 for Woven st.
sl 2 wyif (slip 2 sts with yarn in front): Slip next 2 sts to right hand needle, with yarn carried across the front of the work (the side of the work that is facing as you knit).
sl 2 wyib (slip 2 sts with yarn in back): Slip next 2 sts to right hand needle, with yarn carried across the back of the work (the side of the work that is not facing as you knit).
Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts. Work back and forth on circular needle as if working on straight needles.
Slip all sts as if to purl.
Strand yarn somewhat loosely when slipping sts with yarn.
With A, cast on 106 sts. Working back and forth on circular needle, as if working on straight needles, rep Rows 1-4 of Woven st, changing color as follows:
Rows 1-36: A.
Rows 37-40: B.
Rows 41-48: A.
Rows 49-62: B.
Rows 63-70: A.
Rows 71-74: B.
Rows 75-188: A.
Rows 189-192: B.
Rows 193-200: A.
Rows 201-214: B.
Rows 215-222: A.
Rows 223-226: B.
Rows 227-262: A.
With A, bind off.
Weave in ends.
k= knit
p = purl
sl = slip
st(s) = stitch(es)
wyib = with yarn in back
wyif = with yarn in front
Every effort has been made to produce accurate and complete instructions. We cannot be responsible for variance in individual knitters, human error, or typographical mistakes.
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Complete your little boy's nursery or bedroom with the Happiness In Enlighten Blue Canvas Reproduction by Sherri Blum. This adorable canvas art piece features a painted window looking out at tree branches and a bird's nest. Sherri Blum is a well known interior designer who has been featured in everything from People magazine to HGTV. Her designs have been selected for several celebrity nurseries including Mario Lopez, Tori Spelling, Jodi Sweetin, Angela Kinsey and many more. After opening two interior design companies in 2000 and 2001, she finally decided to pursue her dream of creating a children's art line. In 2003 Sherri Blum Designs was born. Inspired by classic storybook fairy tales, whimsical design elements and her surrounding countryside, Sherri Blum continues to create timeless art and decor for children. This Oopsy Daisy canvas reproduction is created using the highest quality printing method available today, allowing for incredible color and clarity in each piece of children's art. This canvas wall art is then stretched by hand over a wooden frame (1.5" in depth) for a finished look and can be easily cleaned with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth. Oopsy Daisy wall art is finished on all sides and comes with a saw tooth hanger for wall mounting. Because this children's wall art does not require framing and breakable glass, it is the perfect accent for a child's bedroom. Oopsy Daisy, Fine Art for Kids offers an amazing variety of exclusive kids' art and decor to enhance your child's space, including stretched canvas wall art, mural banners, wall hangings, growth charts, birthday banners, clocks, rugs, lamps, nightlights, jewelry, dolls, and even placemats! Each darling piece includes an artist biography to allow your little one to appreciate the unique hand and mind that created your stunning piece of art. The diverse styles and interpretations of the Oopsy Daisy artists have allowed the company to offer the largest collection of children's fine art in the world! Meant to engage and inspire children, many of these quality art pieces incorporate educational aspects to foster learning, even while your child is happily at play. In addition, a portion of annual sales is donated to charities that benefit children in need. Proudly made in the USA. This item is custom made especially for you upon order.
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The Bugling merit badge was one of the original 57 merit badges issued by the Boy Scouts of America in 1911.
Bugling requirements
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| A FREE workbook for Bugling is available here!
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Boy Scout merit badge workbooks,
Webelos workbooks, and Cub Scout workbooks.
- Per the BSA: "You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject." Pamphlets (books) are at local Scout Shops and online at ScoutStuff.org.
- "Get a signed Merit Badge application from your Scoutmaster." An online, printable Word doc file version is available.
| NOTICE: On June 2, 2010, Scouting Magazine's 'Cracker Barrel' (online blog) reported that the Bugling merit badge would be officially retired as of December 31, 2010; and, that the Music merit badge requirements would be modified (effective January 1, 2011) to include Bugling skills. (We further stated here, "Those wishing to earn Bugling need to obtain a Blue Card and begin working on it prior to December 31, 2010. In doing so, you may keep working on it –even after it has been retired– until you: A) complete the badge, or B) turn 18, whichever comes first. (You cannot start this badge after it has been retired.")
UPDATE: On August 4, 2010, Scouting Magazine's 'Cracker Barrel' (online blog) then reported that the National council's previous decision to retire Bugling has been rescinded. (As a result, though not specified, we are assuming that the Music merit badge requirements will also not change.) Editor's note: Music & Bugling will continue to share the same merit badge pamphlet.
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|Req. 3: The music sheets for the required Bugle Calls shown in the merit badge pamphlet are not very legible. For a superior-quality, complete music sheet with all 15 calls, click here: Bugle Calls. (This PDF is only four pages long and it's printable, too.)
1. History of the bugle - another source - another site
2a. Video Lesson: How to Play the Trumpet - Video Lesson: Trumpet Scales - Video Lesson: How to Play the Coronet How the bugle makes sound - more - How the bugle is related to other brass wind instruments
2b. Compose a bugle call
3. Bugle Calls sheet music - Bugle Calls Audio files - Bugle Calls Audio files - US Marine Corp Audio files - US Army Audio files
4. When each call is used
5. Video Lesson: How to Clean a Brass Instrument - How to care for, clean, and maintain a bugle
6. Bugler
Related awards
Art-related awards
- Boy Scout Merit Badges: Architecture - Art - Basketry - Bugling - Cinematography - Cooking - Graphic Arts - Indian Lore - Leatherwork - Metalwork - Model Design and Building - Music - Photography - Pottery - Sculpture - Theater- Wood Carving - Woodwork
- Venturing: Arts and Hobbies Bronze Award - Outdoor Living History (Ranger Award elective)
- Webelos Activity Badges: Artist - Craftsman - Showman
- Cub Scout Belt Loops & Pins: Art - Music
See also
General Merit Badge information
- An Introduction to Merit Badges – how to get started, who chooses the counselor, etc.
- Merit Badge Worksheets & Requirements – with the revision dates, diagrams, charts, checklists, logs, and links you need.
- Merit Badge Application – offers online resources to let you print "Blue Cards," etc.
- Merit Badge FAQ – answers dozens of questions like: Who can be a counselor? Can requirements be added or removed?
- Merit Badges Requiring Prior Approval – Certain requirements need prior approval. Most do not. Here is the list.
- Also see: List of how many boys have earned each Merit Badge – Merit Badge policies – Merit badges required for the Eagle Scout rank – Merit Badge Days
- Additionally: List of Merit Badges by Field of Study – Merit Badge Pamphlets & Libraries
- Merit Badge Counselors must complete Youth Protection Training, file an Adult Application (and Merit Badge Counselor Information Form); and be approved by the local council. (See the Guide for Merit Badge Counselors for additional details.)
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Christmas Shopping
I wanted to write this post around the Christmas so that my readers could also know what I bought this Christmas season but as you all know I was pregnant at that time so couldn't write much. Also, there were guest coming at home so got really busy in making arrangements for them, with my husband. Well, not I am back to writing and hope that my readers will enjoy my posts as they used to enjoy earlier. Also, there has already been a great start to my new year since we were blessed with a cute little baby girl whose name we have kept as Alice. Alice is our first baby and is over a month now. We have been really excited and on our toes for managing everything from work to office to home and are making efforts in making arrangements for her so that she feels comfortable at home.
Having said that, I'd like to share with you a few things that we bought this Christmas from our savings. The first and the foremost thing was a Nikon DSLR camera which my husband wanted to buy from a long time and we made sure that we bought that this year because we have been saving for it for long now. We also knew that we were going to expect a boy or a girl sometime around Christmas so we had to save for that as well but the camera was really important because my husband has a great passion about photography. With the camera with us now, we also clicked some great photos of our baby girl and I would be sharing them soon with all you guys.
There were few more important things which we had to buy this Christmas. These were electronic items only and were available at a great discount during the Christmas sale and hence we thought to pick them up quickly. One of the things was a baby monitor and the other was a tablet. I realized that with a baby to take care of, I would not be able to sit on my computer table for long and would need something handy to stay in touch with people on the internet. So buying a tablet was the best option since it would allow me to read my mail and browse sites easily. The baby monitor on the other hand was sort of an investment because we would soon need it and since it was available on sale, we thought we should buy it now.
Apart from that, there were few household items that we bought which are of daily use and were available at sale when you buy in bulk. There were a lot of things that caught our attention online, like a convertible car seat for babies, but we thought it is wise to save money now than to repent later because one never knows how much money is required when you have a baby to take care of. The demands are endless but we have to restrict ourselves at some point with limited funds at the moment.
Blessed With a Baby Girl
With so much excitement and happiness, I must tell you that we are blessed with a baby girl. We are really excited and are thanking God for the best gift this Christmas to us. I must tell you that she is really beautiful and looks like an angel. I will be uploading her picture soon on our blog for our audience to see. This is the main reason I haven't been writing these days but I really felt that I should update my readers with this news so I decided to write a post today.
With so much enthusiasm and eagerness, we are now setting up our home and trying to make sure that we have each and everything our baby needs. Since it is our first baby, we are excited as well as nervous at the same time because on one side, there is a lot of happiness because of her birth but on the other side we need to take care of a lot of things which a newborn needs as well as modify our home in accordance with the baby requirements as per the government. Frankly speaking, we are also thinking about how we will spend our money, which is limited as of now, in buying the new things so that we have at least the basic stuff that is required.
I know that you guys are also very happy to hear this news and wouldn't mind my absence on the blog for the last couple of weeks. I would really appreciate if you give me your feedback and suggestions on what all things are required when a baby is born in order to have all the stuff that the baby needs. We have also thought of this stuff and I am just writing out some essential things below which have crossed our minds. I hope that you would also give me a lot of suggestions and share your experiences at the same time.
The first and the foremost things to keep the baby cozy and comfortable would be a baby blanket, a small cot, the mattress for the cot and a rocker. Apart from that, we have decided to buy a big pack of diapers and few small towels to wipe and keep the surroundings clean. We were also thinking of buying a double stroller which will help us carry the baby when we are going outside and will also help in future when the baby grows up and we plan for another baby. I have also asked one of my friends to give me a checklist of the vaccinations for the baby so that she stays protected from all the diseases. We would also be going for shopping to buy some infant clothes such as a small top and skirt, a small cap and socks to keep her warm all the time. I am quite excited to see her grow up and can't wait for the moment when she calls me mommy. I am sure you can see the level of my excitement. Hope you enjoyed this post and would share your suggestions with me.
Top 3 Electronic Gadgets for Moms
Electronic gadgets have become a part of our life nowadays and we can't think of living without these obligatory machines even for a single day. On one hand, we have become so addicted to them that we have even started ignoring our loved ones and we almost spend most of our time getting involved with these gadgets. On the other hand, we often forget that some of these gadgets are invented by humans to make our life a lot much easier and comfortable. It's just because of our lust for comfort that we have become addicted to them and sometimes even ruin our relationships over their usage. However, we will talk about 3 best electronic gadgets which have made our life a lot easier than it was prior to their invention and what all facilities these friendly looking instruments have provided us.
1. Mobile or Cell Phone
The first electronic Gadget which comes to our mind as soon as we talk about electronic gadgets is a Mobile Phone or a Cell Phone as we often call it. Well the advantages of this gadget are myriad as this has been one of the most helpful inventions to the human race. It is considered to be the best means of communication no matter where the sender and receiver are situated. The presence of this gadget gives a sense of safety and a sense of "Not being so far" to a person located in any part of the world. The usage of a mobile phone is not only restricted to speaking over the phone, it has also introduced us to a brand new phase of entertainment and internet.
2. Laptops
Slowly and steadily, the desktop computers are phasing out and are being replaced by portable and easily accessible laptops. Although expensive than their counterparts, laptops have emerged to be more user friendly due to their portability, ease of access to ports, low power requirements and light weight. Addressing the needs of personal, business and school use, these laptops also have inbuilt Wi-Fi devices which enable users to connect to the internet easily anywhere and everywhere. Moreover, these gadgets have an additional advantage of portability which enables users to share files, access internet, and email, give presentations and make reports while they are away from their home. Due to their low power and low space requirements, they are highly preferred to desktop computers as laptop is a complete computer device with all the peripheral devices embedded in a single machine. Laptops have made the life of an individual much easier and ruled out the phase where everything official was done on paper. Nowadays, one cannot imagine seeing an office without the usage of laptops and desktop computers.
3. Baby Monitors
The baby monitors have proved to be a blessing to the mothers who were actually worried about their baby sleeping in his/her room. A baby monitor traditionally used to detect the voices that the baby made and used to transmit it to the receiver kept in the parent's room. Through this method, it was easier for parents to detect what the baby was doing in his room while the parents were there in their own room. The idea of this useful electronic gadget has taken a new dimension with introduction of new technologies encapsulated into these devices which led to invention of video baby monitors or baby cams. These baby cams act like a surveillance camera and monitor the movements of the baby. Most video baby monitors come with a night vision mode which automatically turns on when it is dark. Also some baby monitors come with a two way communication mode so that the caretaker can communicate with the infant while sitting at their own respective places.
Tips to Increase Your Productivity in Office
Past few decades experience huge changes in the world of information technology, and there are numerous tools and devices that are designed to help you to increase your productivity level in office. Innovation of different advance tools has changed the whole working pattern, and in order to cope with latest changes of era, you have to learn the use of relevant technologies to increase your productivity while working in the office. Essential productivity tools help you to manage your team in effective manner while executing a project. It is important to have 5 essential tools to increase your productivity while working in the office to cope with the changes of current era.
Gadgets to Support Uninterrupted Communication
Uninterrupted communication is necessary to carry out important assignments and projects in offices. Usually, people use land line phones and intercoms to communicate with their colleagues, but these are old ways and have their own limitations. Advance and superior quality gadgets are now available to support uninterrupted communication in office.
Speaker Phones
Speaker phones are important to have during your office work, because it allows you to speak to a person or your team while handling other tasks also including typing, scripting or any other work. Speaker phones enable you to talk even during shaving, dressing or eating.
Wireless USB Headphones
Headphones are integral part of office, because without them, you couldn't attend Skype calls for communication with your boss or clients. Headphones enable you to listen to important audios without disturbing other staff of your office. It will diminish the clutter on your office table. If you want best quality of sound without any interruption, try the best noise cancelling headphones available in all forms from full size to ear buds. These will help you to reduce background noise, and enable you to listen even at lower levels.
Cordless Phone and Headset
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Rockies left-hander Jorge De La Rosa made the easiest of easy decisions on Wednesday, exercising a player option that will pay him $11 million in 2013.
This according to the Rockies' Twitter feed.
De La Rosa made only three starts this season and just 10 starts the season before due to Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. But he's back near full strength and will try to return to form next summer.
In exercising the player option, the 31-year-old triggered an $11 million club option for the 2014 season. De La Rosa will have to be effective — and healthy — if he wants that picked up. The native of Mexico currently owns a 4.96 career ERA and a 1.50 career WHIP.
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Ken B. April 24, 2014 at 05:49 pm
So, does this mean that the DCF has to stop bullying the Pelletiers ?
MoonBeamWatcher April 25, 2014 at 12:08 am
Maybe a little education for Justina and ability to see family more often would be a great first…Read More step! What with the MURDERER getting that sex operation . . . why is this child being treated worse then a criminal? ACLU just where the HELL are you?
MoonBeamWatcher April 25, 2014 at 12:27 am
Last week, Lou Pelletier released a photo of a portion of an incriminating letter he says Justina…Read More snuck to them during one of their infrequent and highly supervised visits. The haunting letter contains insight as to how she is being treated while in DCF imprisonment… "'They hurt me all the time push me all the time and more,' the note from Justina says. It also says '[they] do not let me sleep vary [sic] much. "Hury [sic]!'"
Should Massachusetts Legalize Pot?
The Fluffernutter is One Step Closer to Being State's…
Ron Swanson April 23, 2014 at 12:54 pm
Lots of important things going on. One being Russia slowly taking over portions of the Ukraine…Read More under false pretenses of "protecting Russian speaking residents from aggression by a US backed terrorist regime", and we get stories on peanut butter and fluff.
Waverly Watchdog April 23, 2014 at 03:50 pm
The Fluffernutter SHOULD be the symbol of Massachusetts POLITICIANS at all levels. - - - They waste…Read More time on FLUFF and NUTTERY. - - - But, perhaps, it is not entirely the pols fault. The lapdog media must share part of the blame. - - - A case in point: This stupid story made Patch, but hugely wasteful public works projects and gross public sector union contracts are never mentioned. - - - But the pols know perfectly well they will NEVER be held to account for ANYTHING, because they can distract the media and the public with nonsense like a state sandwich. - - - I think we should have a 'state horses anatomy part'. I leave it to the reader to figure out WHICH part I'd suggest... HINT: Look under the tail.
Hillary Clinton Busy on Speakers' Circuit, Will She Run?
Stephen D. Clark April 24, 2014 at 10:43 pm
Pretty abusive there, jpf. I feel sorry for your family.
State House News Service Weekly Roundup: Busy Week on Beacon…
Frank Haggerty April 21, 2014 at 09:46 am
Don't believe a word Governor Patrick tells you. Just ask about the wind turbine victims in…Read More Massachusetts. Four years and ignored! Corrupt Massachusetts Politicians & Media http://falmouth.patch.com/groups/opinion/p/corrupt-massachusetts-politicians--media
MoonBeamWatcher April 22, 2014 at 01:12 pm
And the TRUTH about the abduction of the CT child from school and her family and care providers?…Read More WHO in their RIGHT MIND WOULD SUPPORT MA, CPS? Sir
Legislature Sends Transportation Bond Bill to Governor
Paul John Maisano April 19, 2014 at 07:13 am
Hi Folks, Did we forget about the huge gasoline tax passed over a year ago?? It's about time we…Read More start to repair the Commonwealths failing decaying infrastructure with such funds, rather than continue to balance the state annual budget deficit. Carry on, Paul Maisano
Ken B. April 19, 2014 at 11:52 am
Yep, It's not bad enough that MA was already #1 in the country for debt per capita, let's make it…Read More worse ! What a pork barrel waste of money. The best one is $325 million to expand South Station (why ?) and rename it the Dukakis Transportation Center. How appropriate, a boondoggle named after another inept demo governor !
Massachusetts Ban on Zohydro Thrown Out
Whiffenpoof April 18, 2014 at 08:58 pm
You call me out. I responded. You scoffed at me for commenting from Jimmy's while watching the…Read More game. Yet you claim to be with friends while commenting. Ha. Little stranger in my opinion. You're a liar and a coward.
Whiffenpoof April 18, 2014 at 09:00 pm
By the way, between periods we were laughing our asses off at your veiled threat and failure to…Read More follow through. Another internet tough guy outed Brian Levesque.
Whiffenpoof April 18, 2014 at 09:02 pm
Please, don't respond. You're embarrassing yourself.
Tax Day Deadline: Boston Post Office Open Until Midnight
Massachusetts Officials Pass 'Boston Strong' License Plate…
Cameron April 15, 2014 at 08:40 pm
How much of the $50 goes to to One Fund Boston and how much are the administration costs?
State House News Service Weekly Roundup: Budget Time on…
MikeA April 14, 2014 at 09:22 am
"But the GOP caucus did raise a fuss about the Democrats' move to exclude any debate about…Read More certain local aid levels or welfare reform when the bill hits the floor April 28." Here in North Andover, one of the reasons some members of the school committee didn't support Republican Jim Lyons in the last election was that he "didn't support increased local aid". It appears that they were wrong (and the voters weren't fooled).
Joe Viglione April 14, 2014 at 01:30 pm
How many people on Beacon Hill are fleeing? Notice the pattern? Something is up.
Ken B. April 14, 2014 at 06:01 pm
Of course you can't have amendments regarding welfare reform ! How embarrassing it would be to the…Read More demo leadership for their majority to vote with the EBT crowd instead of the taxpayer. Wait until after the May deadline for filing to run when it's "safe" for them to keep the layabouts happy.
Governor Patrick Signs Line of Duty Act Increasing Death…
BH April 12, 2014 at 07:37 am
I hate police and fire being treated as royalty and more important than other people, we are all…Read More humans, they get fairly compensated for their time and they chose their profession, they weren't forced. Why they get special treatment, I'll never know, people get killed at their jobs everyday. I'm also positive most have life insurance for their families, dumb if they don't.
Bjean April 12, 2014 at 02:26 pm
Wow, you posters are truly hateful! Because firemen and women are running into a burning building to…Read More rescue you and your families when you need help! And because the police would be willing to put themsrlves in harms way to keep you and the public safe and out of harms way! Show a little compassion for the first responders and the families left behind when they die in a burning building or take a bullet trying to help YOU!
BH April 12, 2014 at 03:11 pm
Oh please, so there are no other professions that risk their lives for your benefit? Power line…Read More workers, rescue pilots, highway workers, steel workers? They face far more danger on a daily basis for the benefit of the public. There is also never talk of procedural investigations when police or firemen die. It's just "they are heroes" maybe so, but were they justified, was it procedure to enter that building or pull their weapon? Everything is glossed over based on the glorification of the position.
Big MBTA Service Changes Marathon Monday
Joe Viglione April 11, 2014 at 11:31 am
Cash only at MBTA garages. And how do we get a proper accounting of the monies? Will we hear…Read More about another "computer glitch" ? What is the point of cash only on Marathon Monday?
Jim April 11, 2014 at 12:07 pm
They justify cash only / pay on entry because of volume. They anticipate too many people will be…Read More exiting at the same time and they don't want to have lines / people getting stuck because they don't have enough money. I suspect they don't want to deal with the people who "lost" their tickets also. I do wonder how well they keep track of the funds though...
Southender April 12, 2014 at 03:36 pm
When they say Copley and Arlington stations will be closed all day does that mean from Midnight to…Read More Midnight?? Not clear.
Massachusetts House Passes Domestic Violence Bill Spurred by…
andipandi April 10, 2014 at 03:18 pm
If you were referring to an increase in same-sex marriage domestic violence, and if this case…Read More involved a same-sex married couple, you might have a point Virginia... but I suspect you are just connecting two very different dots that have nothing to do with this. Remy is straight, he and Martell were not married, he's just a steroid thug and his violence cannot be blamed on gay people.
Unknown April 10, 2014 at 03:24 pm
If you choose to connect dots that I didn't mention that's what you read Andipandi. The vicitm's or…Read More the pepertrator's situation is not for me to get involved with neither is the use of calling someone a steroid thug. I have no responses to make to any other persons comments. I live in this world as everyone else does as do you also.
kdemers1 April 10, 2014 at 05:12 pm
Why has it taken so long to pass this type of legislation to protect victims from their abusers? If…Read More it were not for the high profile REMY case which was grossly mismanaged by the courts and law enforcement resulting in the death of a young mother I doubt this bill would be proceeding this quickly. Hopefully WE as a society have heard enough of these tragic endings to continue protective legislation that really works. Restraining orders sadly does little to protect these victims .
Maker of Zohydro Sues Massachusetts to Block Ban
Vincent DiRico April 10, 2014 at 11:41 am
I'll admit "tamper resistant safeguards" (aren't just the bottles they come in) are a…Read More pleasant surprise to me, thanks for that info. ---> 10% abuse seems like a very high number but I agree the people who need this help should not be kept from getting it.
Julia Simmons April 11, 2014 at 08:58 pm
Here is an email I sent to my Attorney General when I found out he had joined in on the hysteria: I…Read More was very upset today when I heard that my State's Attorney General was joining the fight against the FDA's approval of Zohydro Er. I have been living with the pain of severe Rheumatoid Arthritis since I was 15. Despite my enthusiasm for school and good grades, I was in too much pain to achieve the goals I wanted for myself. Then in 2008, I found a compassionate doctor who was willing to prescribe opiates and everything changed. I have been able to work two jobs, enjoy my old hobbies, buy a beautiful home, and I plan to continue my education this fall...There is just one problem. My doctors recently discovered that my liver was enlarged from RA involvement and I will not be able to continue taking the daily doses of acetaminophen that are forced on me in the name of abuse prevention. Unfortunately this is an all too common dilemma, as many of the conditions that cause chronic pain also cause liver damage. Without a Hydrocodone only alternative, like Zohydro, I will soon have to stop the treatment that has given me my life back. If you succeed in your efforts, you will be forcing me back into a life of pain. I may loose my job, my house, and all the progress I have made. Why should I be made to suffer to protect those who would choose to abuse opiates? I did not CHOOSE my misfortune. Is the wellbeing of the drug abuser inherently more valuable than mine? I appreciate you taking the time to hear my arguments. I beg you to please reconsider your stance on this issue and to put your faith in the doctors and regulators of the FDA. Please help your constituents to understand the needs of the patients. Surely you can agree that the rights of the law abiding citizen out weight concerns for the criminal, no matter what the consequences. Fiat justitia ruat caelum
AHM April 12, 2014 at 07:09 am
On your side Julia. I am in 24/7 pain also. I take as little pain medication as possible. I see…Read More these problem as being in the doctors hands solely. They have to use wise judgment on handing these out based on a persons needs and condition. Too many are just handing them out freely. Many of us patients are responsible too and should not be made to suffer from the abuse of a few doctors handing them out like candy. And it is not up to the state government to know what is best for us. Enough of this nanny government crap.
Report: Ted Kennedy Jr. to Run for Connecticut State Senate
Mr. Lyn Levens April 9, 2014 at 02:22 pm
Here are the same Ten Commandments in the New Testament.…Read More http://godmadeus.com/tencommand/tencommandments.php Repubs are not perfect-but there does seem to be more fundamental Christians Repub. and more liberal Catholics. Please listen to my song-copy and paste. I thank you for a more peasant rebuttal.
Tyler Jozefowicz April 11, 2014 at 09:53 am
Glad to hear that Ted Kennedy Jr.,(D) is running for State Senator (CT). He could continue as a…Read More corporate lawyer and make plenty of money , but has elected to serve his country and its people in the finest Democrat tradition. The usual , grumpy guys have responded in their name calling, anti-progressive fashion. Here's the real problem- anyone that is for civil rights and supports programs for low income and elderly are on their hit list. Republicans would privatize SS, give a voucher to Medicare recipients , then tell them they're on their own , repeal Obamacare ( because they already have their coverage), repress voter registration , repeal all guns laws in a minute. Why? Because they said they would. So the grumps complain about socialism , never thinking they will be touched. Ignorance is bliss.
Ken B. April 11, 2014 at 05:41 pm
Death Panel Boy's vivid imagination at play. Overmedicated or under ?.....so hard to tell.
State Officials Promote National Prescription Drug Take-Back…
noahbabymom April 7, 2014 at 05:57 pm
2001-2008 was "ruled" by Bush. What was his vice again?
Steve Marino April 7, 2014 at 07:20 pm
Keeping taxes low so you could feed your children.
steve forte April 8, 2014 at 07:51 am
If your children are starving it is no ones fault but your own. Maybe you should have put yourself…Read More in a better financial position before having them.
Elizabeth Warren: 'Hottest' Politician in U.S.?
robbinsfarm April 14, 2014 at 08:12 pm
Long-shawks strikes again !! demonize anybody from GOP with a plan !!
robbinsfarm April 14, 2014 at 08:32 pm
A judge just sentenced someone to hard time !! Listening to Warren for 100 community hours. Some…Read More feel this is worse that water boarding !!!
House Votes to Increase Death Benefits for Families of…
Dennis Naughton April 4, 2014 at 04:11 pm
@mark: If that is really how you feel about unfairness you should be addressing the national…Read More unfairness that continues to be created by the US Supreme Court in undermining our election system----first by Citizens United, and more recently by McCutcheon. The USSC is assuring a strangle hold by corporate plutocracy and the elimination of popular democracy. Don't be, as so many are, sidetracked by the small stuff.
mark April 5, 2014 at 12:58 am
Corporations, Unions, banks, government are all evil!
Jared Remy Case Spurs Tougher Domestic Violence Bill
malcolm nichols April 3, 2014 at 11:20 am
It's not illegal to be illegal. As long as this is the belief of our AG then there is no hope.
HeyguySorinHey April 3, 2014 at 01:48 pm
This dude is such a boner....lets serve justice the old way..chop his peepee off that'll teach him…Read More not to mess with the nWo....too sweeeet
MBTA Fare Hike Coming
Prometheus March 28, 2014 at 07:48 am
Be responsible for your own security. In this state that prides itself on compassion and releasing…Read More people serving life sentences.....it is the only option.
mark March 28, 2014 at 07:54 am
Judge Amy Gray? Are you a judge employed by the usurped Commonwealth of Massachusetts? If so I can…Read More see why you drink the Kool-Aid of Massa Deval and The Illegally empowered to raise rates and fees D.O.T. I just love how people in government will sell out the human race for their government job and pension! When I get elected I will privatize almost all sectors of government and fire every hack that is stealing from the people!
Prometheus March 28, 2014 at 07:57 am
....and return kidnapped children to CT.
Mass. Bill Would Limit Sex Lives of Divorcing Spouses
J.B March 27, 2014 at 03:20 am
I wonder if his constituent asked him to jump off a bridge would he do that too?
Dani March 27, 2014 at 02:46 pm
The bill was filed on behalf of a constituent. It has nothing to do with being Rep. or Dem. There's…Read More a meme going around on facebook saying Ross filed a bill to prevent women from having sex if they were getting divorced. Total BS. But no one does any research these days to find the truth, and believe everything they read on fb, or elsewhere. This from Ross: "First and foremost, I believe in the democratic process and true representation of the people," said Ross. "For that reason, when a constituent requested that I file a free petition on his behalf, I did so." The point of the bill is to protect children. That said, how much gov't. do we want in our lives?
State House News Service Weekly Roundup: Frustrations Mount…
Saber Walsh March 25, 2014 at 09:58 am
Our Statehouse is a local mirror of Congress: neutered by a power hungry central government that is…Read More poised for total control. We should at least get some money back out of the system by renting the State House for legal offices, historical tours ("this is what American democracy used to look like"), and maybe rent some space to the local YMCA so they can put a pool in. Otherwise it's not worth heating that space anymore.
State GOP Puts Support Behind Charlie Baker in Gubernatorial…
Rob C March 29, 2014 at 02:38 pm
Maybe Charles is the exception that proves the rule when it comes to party and IQ. But then again,…Read More the voters of a party that for 40 years continuously elected a womanizing, alcoholic, murderer to the Senate and then canonize this same person as a role model in the women's rights department aren't really that bright, so I think that the whole "study" is flawed from the beginning.
Ken B. March 29, 2014 at 07:27 pm
Beyond the fact his claim has no merit, demos like Charles like to preach equality, but are the…Read More first to throw those on the south side of his magical "divide" under the bus. It doesn't matter if those people paint his house, grow or prepare his food, deliver his heating oil, or were his father's "brothers" at Normandy, or in the Leyte Gulf or Korea or Vietnam.....he is "better" than them.
John C. March 30, 2014 at 09:08 am
How about using your some common sense to vote for the person regardless of the party, who you think…Read More will do the best job for the community. I know there doesn't appear to be much common sense behind many of the people that become elected and many times there aren't good choices but you have to go with what you have on your ballot and hope for the best.
Boston Mayor Requests Delay in Casino Status Prior to Gaming…
Mass. Religious Leaders Bless Minimum Wage Hike
mark March 24, 2014 at 09:00 am
Also note the Catholic Church is also responsible for the changing ethnicity in this country. If…Read More they didn't have mass immigration of Haitians, Africans, Latinos, they wouldn't have no following and would be out of business because whites in this country ( except liberal politicians) realized what frauds they are!
Tyler Jozefowicz March 24, 2014 at 05:43 pm
DJ: thanks for pointing out the paid bloggers posting the same to multiple sites. Yes there is free…Read More speech but I like to know when it is paid free speech and paid by whom . Nothing like outing these dudes. same thing happens with the chain e-mails the "pass it on" stuff that starts with a half -truth , then goes into the lie brigade. when you see them using common language like - Nobama, Libtard, Moonbat, Dumbocrat- you know they are reading from the same screen and brain dead from the far right websites . The ones that amaze me are the ones claiming to be uncommitted, analytic- after all that research and reading they all swing to the right. then come the back slappers that know nothing about the subject , just who they like and who they hate. they're more phony than the pretenders. I'm a partisan Democrat; i don't have to pretend.
Steven Sadowski March 24, 2014 at 08:52 pm
Tyler (and Tyler's "recommending fan") you do realize you are exactly the persona you…Read More criticize? You may not get paid to be a shill for the DNC (although I'm suspicious) but there isn't an ounce of skeptical reasoning in your DNA. Everything Dem= good, everything Republican = bad. We get it. You're as unpredictable as Chris Matthews. So please don't play the poor citizen-poet overwhelmed by the Koch Brothers' PAC's. You're simply part of the George Soros machine on some level. As for your quip about us uncommitted's, I know it hurts your brain to have to think about your adversaries' views in more than two dimensions, but it is possible to be a social liberal and a fiscal conservative. Tough to create strawman arguments against those types, but we do exist.
Government Center T Station Closing for Two Years This…
mark patterson March 20, 2014 at 04:19 pm
The project will be paid for by stealing money from the registered and licensed drivers who once…Read More again will take it up the keester. Two years ago the Massachusetts Department of Transportation took $51 Million from inspection sticker fees from the registry and gave it to the MBTA. Now they are raising the stickers from $29 to $35 and jacking up license renewals from $50 to $60. The taxpayers already subsidize the T. Why do we have to take another hit. The roads and bridges are falling apart, gas taxes were raised, and the state took in an extra $500 Million. Let the MBTA be self-sufficient or can it! Privatization would work well. A private company wouldn't pay fare collectors $80,000 + benefits and a 100% retirement at 40 years old!
joseph mcgruff March 21, 2014 at 09:14 am
It's not like their building the Empire State Building...I mean geez, that took a year and 45…Read More days...
Sen. Elizabeth Warren To Publish Autobiography
Anna Bucciarelli March 23, 2014 at 09:46 am
No one is "smarter" than anyone else, we all see things as we see them and the facts often…Read More speak for themselves. Some of us have facts down pat, other of us dream a little dream, while one is delusional and simply a sniper, always ready with nasty comments and name calling.
Anna Bucciarelli March 23, 2014 at 10:04 am
... and, some people live by coincidences that occur, giving them the illusion of hope and change.
Jerry Chase April 1, 2014 at 01:06 pm
I suppose that there could be an eventual toilet paper shortage.
Mass. Congress Members Want Painkiller Taken Off Market
AHM March 19, 2014 at 10:31 am
Maybe I don't know all the answers but it would seem this is a problem of dispensing. It has it's…Read More place and maybe some health professionals are not using it for it's intended use. Maybe if they prescribe a certain amount it would require them to answer for why they should be giving out so much. Rather than getting rid of a drug that may help some people who are suffering.
Cori Ryan March 19, 2014 at 12:35 pm
Hydrocodone is already prescribed today so this is pointless. Vicodin has hydrocodone in it, and if…Read More you have ever taken Vicodin for something then this is not incredibly different. It appears Lynch does not understand the whole picture of addiction if he thinks this will solve anything rather than deprive someone of temporary treatment of pain after a serious medical procedure.
Amy March 19, 2014 at 04:06 pm
If the Massachusetts Congress members would leave this state we'd all have less pain.
State Drops Health Insurance Website Contractor
J. Parker March 19, 2014 at 11:49 pm
Exactly! So why are people calling Obamacare, Romneycare? You don't have to answer that.....
Tyler Jozefowicz March 20, 2014 at 04:26 pm
J. Parker: to answer your question, Obamacare like Romneycare allows you to go to an exchange and…Read More select coverage. 99% of MA people are already covered . Nothing happen to them . Anyone else not covered and desiring to do so, can go to the exchange, or they can go to a private healthcare provider anytime they want. Federal exchanges are set up in states that refuse to provide their own exchange for their own citizens even though the feds pay 100% the first year and 90% for the next 3 years . The people complaining here already have insurance but hate Obama. Romney ran away from his own healthcare program because he was running for president and lost.
Scott Brown Skewered at Wild Irish Breakfast in NH Friday…
Ron Swanson March 14, 2014 at 02:25 pm
I think everyone separates local and national politics. But interesting you vote for perhaps right…Read More leaning local politicians because you agree with their viewpoint but immediately dismiss any right leaning national politician as a joke. Isn't there a saying "you are the company you keep"?. Well, the Mayor you dislike very much is pals with Deval, Markey, and Liz, and Coakley....
Joe Viglione March 14, 2014 at 10:22 pm
I think you are smart enough "Ron" to know that the residents realize how in deep…Read More McGlynn is with many of the regional "party leaders." Though I disagree that Deval is pals with McGlynn. Mike's alliance appeared to have been with Tim Murray. Do you know something we don't?
Silence DoBad March 15, 2014 at 09:18 pm
Ohhh No! well it is over, I just heard Jeane Shaheen claimed that her pappy was part Cherokee.…Read More It is ovah!