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Trade/other name(s): Decadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, dexamethasone acetate, dexamethasone sodium phosphate
Why would this drug be used?
Dexamethasone can be used in cancer treatment in a number of different ways:
- to help treat some leukemias, lymphomas, and other types of cancer (usually along with chemotherapy)
- to help prevent or treat allergic reactions to certain drugs
- to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting caused by some chemotherapy drugs
- to increase appetite
- to reduce swelling (edema), especially for tumors in the brain, spinal cord, or bones
- to help lower blood calcium levels in people with cancers in the bones
It is also used to help treat a wide variety of other conditions:
- to reduce inflammation (to help treat some conditions of the eyes, skin, lungs, digestive tract, kidneys, or other parts of the body)
- to help prevent or treat allergies or asthma
- to treat arthritis or other autoimmune disorders
- to treat some autoimmune blood disorders
- to help prevent transplant rejection
- to replace the body's normal steroids when the adrenal glands aren't working well
Doctors may prescribe dexamethasone for a number of other uses as well.
How does this drug work?
Dexamethasone is a type of steroid drug known as a glucocorticosteroid. It is a man-made version of a natural hormone produced by the adrenal glands. Glucocorticosteroids have a wide range of actions on many parts of the body. The ways in which they cause these many different effects aren't exactly clear.
The main effects of dexamethasone and steroids like it seem to be due to their anti-inflammatory properties and their ability to alter immune system responses. For example, dexamethasone helps prevent white blood cells from traveling to areas of the body where they might add to swelling problems (such as around tumors). It also seems to help with the treatment of certain blood cancers (such as leukemias) by causing some cancerous white blood cells to commit suicide.
The reasons for some of its other actions, such as increasing appetite and reducing nausea, aren't as clear.
Before taking this medicine
Tell your doctor…
- If you are allergic to any medicines, dyes, additives, or foods.
- If you have (or have recently been exposed to people with) any type of infection, including tuberculosis or viral (chickenpox, measles), fungal, or parasitic infections. Dexamethasone can suppress the immune system, which could lead to an increased risk of infection or make infections worse.
- If you have recently had surgery or any serious injuries. This drug may slow wound healing.
- If you have or have ever had diabetes. This drug may increase blood sugar levels.
- If you have ever had an ulcer or other digestive problems. This drug may raise the risk of further complications.
- If you have ever had congestive heart failure or edema (swelling). This drug can cause the body to retain fluid, which could make these conditions worse.
- If you have a history of emotional problems or mental illness. Some people taking this drug have noted mood swings, confusion, or personality changes.
- If you have ever had low thyroid function or cirrhosis of the liver. The effects of this drug may be enhanced in people with these conditions.
- If you have ever had high blood pressure. Large doses of this drug may raise your blood pressure. Your doctor may want to monitor you closely during treatment.
- If you take any blood-thinning medicines, such as warfarin (Coumadin) or aspirin, to help prevent blood clots. This drug may affect how well these medicines work.
- If you have any other medical conditions such as kidney disease, liver disease (including hepatitis), heart disease (including a recent heart attack), bleeding or clotting problems, glaucoma, or gout. This drug may make some of these conditions worse. You may need closer monitoring of these conditions while being treated, or the drug dose, regimen, or timing may need to be changed.
- If you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or if there is any chance of pregnancy. This drug might cause problems if either the male or female is taking it at the time of conception or during pregnancy. It is important to check with your doctor about whether birth control should be used with this medicine. This drug should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit is thought to justify the potential risk to the fetus.
- If you are breast-feeding. This drug passes into breast milk and may affect the baby. Talk with your doctor about the possible risks of breast-feeding while taking this drug.
- About any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines you are taking, including vitamins and herbs. In fact, keeping a written list of each of these medicines (including the doses of each and when you take them) with you in case of emergency may help prevent complications if you get sick.
Interactions with other drugs
Dexamethasone may interact with several other drugs. Drugs that could possibly lower the effectiveness or increase the side effects of dexamethasone include:
- antacids
- macrolide antibiotics (erythromycin, clarithromycin, azithromycin)
- tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, desipramine, doxepin, imipramine, nortriptyline)
- ephedrine
- hormone therapies such as birth control pills and estrogen replacement
- thyroid medicines
- cholestyramine (Questran)
Because of the way this drug is processed by the liver, dexamethasone levels in the body may also be affected by a number of other drugs or supplements. These could include:
- rifampin, a drug for tuberculosis (TB)
- anti-seizure drugs such as phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine,
- anti-fungal drugs such as itraconazole or ketoconazole
- nefazodone (anti-depressant)
- cimetidine (Tagamet), a stomach acid blocker
- ritonavir, indinavir, and other drugs for HIV or AIDS
- St. John's wort (herbal dietary supplement)
Other medicines may also have this effect.
Anti-diabetic drugs may not work as well while taking dexamethasone. Blood sugar may go up after starting this drug.
Dexamethasone could lower the effectiveness or raise the risk of side effects from some other drugs, including:
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen
- acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- amphotericin B
- warfarin (Coumadin)
- asparaginase
- digoxin (low potassium may cause risk of abnormal heart rhythm)
- diuretics (water pills)
- cyclosporine or other drugs that suppress the immune system (cyclosporine also increases risk of seizures if taken with dexamethasone)
- anti-seizure drugs (carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital)
- drugs for tuberculosis, such as isoniazid (INH)
There may be interactions with other drugs as well. Check with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about possible interactions with any medicines, herbs, or supplements you are taking.
Interactions with foods
The use of alcohol along with long-term dexamethasone may increase the risk of stomach ulcers.
Because sodium can also increase the amount of fluid you retain, your doctor may suggest you follow a low sodium diet while getting this drug.
No other serious interactions with food are known at this time. Check with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about whether some foods may be a problem.
Tell all the doctors, dentists, nurses, and pharmacists you visit that you are taking this drug.
How is this drug taken or given?
Dexamethasone can be given in many different ways, including being taken orally (as tablets, liquid, or as a liquid concentrate); injected into a vein (intravenous, or IV), muscle (intramuscular, or IM), or joint (intra-articular); applied as an ointment or cream to the skin or eyes; or applied as eye drops. Depending on why it is being used, dexamethasone may be given over a wide range of doses. In some cases the desired dose may depend on your body weight. Follow the instructions of your doctor or pharmacist to be sure you are taking it correctly.
Dexamethasone tablets or liquid should be taken with food or milk to help protect the stomach from irritation.
If you use the liquid concentrate, use only the dropper supplied with the medicine to measure your dose. The liquid can be mixed with soft drinks, juice, or a semi-solid food like applesauce or pudding. Eat or drink all of the mixture right away.
Store the tablets or liquid in a tightly closed container and out of the reach of children and pets.
This drug can interact with a number of other medicines and should be used cautiously in people with a number of different medical conditions. See the "Before Taking This Medicine" section of this document for more information. Your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist can also tell you what to look out for.
This drug can suppress your immune system. This can raise your risk of getting an infection or of reactivating an old infection. Your doctor may advise you to avoid people who have infections (especially measles or chicken pox) while you are being treated. Be sure to let your doctor or nurse know right away if you are exposed, or if you have any signs of infection, such as fever, chills, pain when passing urine, new onset of cough, or bringing up sputum. This drug can also suppress symptoms of infection, so call the doctor even if symptoms seem minor.
This medicine may take time to start working for certain conditions. Do not stop taking this drug without first speaking to your doctor or nurse.
If you are going to stop taking dexamethasone, it should usually be tapered down over a few days or weeks, as directed by your doctor. Your body may stop making needed adrenal hormones while you are taking the drug, and it takes time to resume making as much as the body needs. Suddenly stopping the drug can cause nausea, loss of appetite, tiredness, dizziness, trouble breathing, joint pain, depression, low blood sugar, and low blood pressure.
Do not get any immunizations (vaccines), either during or after treatment with this drug, without your doctor's OK. This drug may affect your immune system, which could make vaccinations ineffective. Live virus vaccines could even lead to serious infections. Try to avoid contact with people who have recently received a live virus vaccine, such as the oral polio vaccine or smallpox vaccine. Check with your doctor about this.
This drug may cause your body to retain excess fluid. This can lead to swelling in the face, hands, or feet. Fluid may also collect in the abdomen, which could make you feel bloated. In more serious cases, fluid may collect in the chest, which can lead to trouble breathing. Let your doctor or nurse know right away if you suddenly gain weight, notice swelling in any part of your body, or develop shortness of breath.
This drug can irritate your stomach, and should be taken with food or milk if possible. When used for extended periods it may increase the risk of ulcers or bleeding in the digestive tract. People who already have digestive problems such as colitis or diverticulitis may be at higher risk. Tell your doctor if you notice a new onset of abdominal pain, trouble when eating, or bloody or dark colored stools.
People with diabetes should be aware that this drug may raise your blood glucose level. This may require more frequent monitoring of sugar levels and/or changes in insulin or other medicines. Even people without diabetes may have higher blood sugars on dexamethasone
This drug may delay wound healing. People who have recently had surgery or a major injury should discuss this with their doctor.
This drug may affect on blood levels of certain electrolytes (minerals) such as sodium and potassium. Too much sodium can lead to fluid retention, high blood pressure, and other problems. Low potassium levels can cause symptoms such as muscle cramping or weakness, nausea, confusion, increased urination, and changes in heart rhythm. Other drugs, such as certain diuretics (water pills), also may contribute to this. Your doctor may check your blood electrolyte levels and may advise you to follow a low sodium and/or high potassium diet during treatment.
Some possible long-term effects of taking dexamethasone include an increased risk of cataracts, glaucoma, bone thinning (osteoporosis), fractures, loss of muscle mass, abnormal hair growth, thinning skin, acne, and a change in the distribution of body fat.
Skin tests may not be accurate while you are on dexamethasone, because it can suppress your response.
Possible side effects
The side effects from dexamethasone and other steroids depend to a large part on the dose of the medicine and how long you are taking it.
You will probably not have most of the following side effects, but if you have any talk to your doctor or nurse. They can help you understand the side effects and cope with them.
- increased appetite
- trouble sleeping
- upset stomach
- excess fluid or swelling in the face, hands, or feet*
- weight gain
- slowed wound healing*
- increased blood glucose levels*
Less common
- headache
- feeling dizzy
- mood swings (shifts between euphoria, anxiety, depression, and others)
- low blood potassium level*
- muscle weakness
- high blood pressure
- feeling restless
- skin rash
- nausea/vomiting
- hot flashes
- menstrual changes
- sweating
- bone or muscle pain
- increased risk of infection due to suppressed immune system*
- fewer and milder symptoms of infection*
- skin thinning or bruising easily (with long-term use)
- cataracts (with long-term use)
- glaucoma (with long-term use)
- thinning of bones (osteoporosis) (with long-term use)
- bleeding or ulcers in the digestive tract*
- vision changes
- confusion or losing touch with reality
- change in heart rhythm
- congestive heart failure (can cause shortness of breath or swelling in hands or feet)
- acne (with long-term use)
- thinning hair (with long-term use)
- bone fractures (with long-term use)
- allergic reaction, with symptoms like trouble breathing or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat after injections of the drug
*See "Precautions" section for more detailed information.
There are other side effects not listed above that can also occur in some patients. Tell your doctor or nurse if you develop these or any other problems.
FDA approval
Yes – first approved prior to 1984 (FDA cannot verify dates of drugs approved before 1984).
Disclaimer: This information does not cover all possible uses, actions, precautions, side effects, or interactions. It is not intended as medical advice, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for talking with your doctor, who is familiar with your medical needs.
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Funded by Senate Bill 1407
Initial Funding Year: FY 2009-2010
Vital Statistics
Courtrooms: 8
Square footage: 92,331
Current authorized project budget: $97,831,000
More information
In anticipation of additional cost-cutting measures, all facts are subject to change.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Compliance
Judicial Council staff has complied with CEQA by filing a categorical exemption for this project on April 12, 2011.
Architecture/Engineering Firm |
Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners |
Construction Manager at Risk |
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What is the project's current status?
The New Santa Barbara County Criminal Courthouse is in architectural design-preliminary plans, with a current expected completion date of 2 Q 2021.
May 2012
What is the New Santa Barbara Criminal Courthouse?
The proposed courthouse includes the construction of a new criminal courthouse and parking for the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara (Superior Court). The courthouse includes eight courtrooms, space to support courthouse operations, and improved security including a larger holding facility for in-custody defendants who are daily transported by the Sheriff from the main jail for their court appearances. In addition to the courthouse, off-site parking will be built to support the courthouse as well as county parking potentially displaced by the project. See Figures 1 and 2 at the end of this document for a Project Site Map and Conceptual Site Plan.
Why is a new courthouse needed?
The existing Superior Court has criminal courtrooms in both the Historic "Anacapa" Courthouse as well as in the Figueroa Division Courthouse. These courtrooms and supporting facilities no longer function well for criminal proceedings. Both facilities are severely lacking in security, for court staff, the public, jurors and witnesses. Prisoners cannot be moved from their holding cells in the basement into any of the trial courtrooms without crossing through public areas often including crossing a public street. In addition, the Figueroa Division Courthouse is overcrowded and has other physical deficiencies that impact the delivery of services. The new courthouse will be used to accommodate the existing caseload and new security requirements; there will be no new criminal courtrooms and no new employees added to the Superior Court as part of this project.
Where will the new courthouse be located?
The new courthouse will be located at 1025 Santa Barbara Street, adjacent to the Figueroa Courthouse. Acquisition was completed in mid-2012.
Who owns the existing court facilities?Since 2009, $1.7 billion in court construction funds have been borrowed, swept to the General Fund, or redirected to court operations As a result, this project, as with other courthouse projects statewide, has been subjected to several delays, and has been required by the Judicial Council to undergo reductions to its construction budget, overseen by a statewide oversight committee of justices, judges, and public building experts. Funding of future phases of this project depends in part on what happens to court construction funds in future fiscal years. This web page will be updated with any changes.
How many courtrooms will be in the new Santa Barbara courthouse?
The proposed new Santa Barbara Criminal Courthouse will have eight courtrooms replacing the six criminal courtrooms in the existing Figueroa Division and two criminal courtrooms that are in the Historic "Anacapa" Courthouse directly across the street. While these courtrooms are already in downtown Santa Barbara, they are deficient and are not secure. Beyond replacing these inadequate, existing courtrooms, there will be no new courtrooms or staff added to the new courthouse.
Who is the architect for the project?
Council staff received numerous proposals for architectural services for the proposed new Santa Barbara Criminal Courthouse. Staff and the Santa Barbara Superior Court interviewed a short list of qualified architects. The award-winning firm of Moore Ruble Yudell Architects and Planners of Santa Monica was selected. A local architect will also be selected to participate on the design team in an effort to ensure local design sensitivities. Local architects are currently being interviewed and a selection is expected by the end of April.
How will the local community have input regarding the courthouse project?
Council staff recognize the importance of the local identity and historic presence of the court. It also recognizes the importance of community input on this project. The state's funding process does not release design funds until acquisition of potential sites is complete; therefore, staff have not yet begun detailed design for this project. When the project is approved and design work begins, there are several avenues through which the local community will have input in the new courthouse project, including:
The Project Advisory Group -- Currently, the Superior Court and a number of community leaders are involved in the project as members of the Project Advisory Group (PAG). Council staff involved a PAG with every capital project. The PAG advises on site selection, selection of the architectural team, programming, and other issues related to a new courthouse.
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First Bank & Trust Company endows scholarship at UVa-Wise
First Bank & Trust Company, a strong supporter of The University of Virginia's College at Wise, has provided the College with $25,000 to create an endowed scholarship fund to help qualified students pursue a college education.
Volk and Burke featured on 'With Good Reason' on July 18
Professor David Volk, an associate professor of music with The University of Virginia's College at Wise, and Amber Burke, an adjunct instructor at the college, will appear on "With Good Reason," a radio production of the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, on July 18.
UVa-Wise sets July 19 groundbreaking for health and wellness center
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The Winds of the Mountain Empire, founded by conductor Donald Sorah in 2006, is a professional wind ensemble comprised of musicians from the Southwest Virginia, Northeast Tennessee, and Southeast Kentucky regions that convenes each July for performance.
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July 19, 2012 --- WISE- Officials and friends joined The University of Virginia's College at Wise today to break ground on a long-anticipated project that solidifies the College's commitment to supporting and encouraging health and wellness on campus and in Southwest Virginia.
The $8.3 million project, made possible by a generous gift from the Richard and Leslie Gilliam Foundation, will include a new 11,000 square foot addition to the C. Bascom Slemp Student Center's existing fitness center and the renovation of 5,833 square feet of the Fred B. Greear Gymnasium. The center will house a new exercise area, a multipurpose room for yoga, dance and other activities, two conference rooms for individual and group health advising and instruction, and locker rooms. The center is slated for completion in December 2013.
Symphony of the Mountains concert set for July 28 at UVa-Wise
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Transfer between Reykjavik International airport and your hotel with private vehicle and driver. Your driver will make a stop at the Blue Lagoon (entrance fee not included) for you to enjoy the famous healing properties of the mineral waters. This makes a great final activity before carrying on to the airport to board your flight home.
Reykjavik is reknowned for its world class cuisine. Try one of these many restaurants, located in and around Reykjavik for a truly authentic Icelandic meal.
The Seafood Cellar a fusion style restaurant based in a newly renovated landmark building in the heart of the city. Restaurant Einar Ben is located in the city centre, close to the bright lights and all the entertainment. Serves delicious food made from quality Icelandic ingredients: fish, seabirds, wild game and lamb. Restaurant Silfur, located in the Art Deco Hotel Borg, right in the heart of Reykjavik. The menu is made up of the world's best ingredients available and the wine list is known for its variety of excellent wines from around the world. The Fish Market one if Reykjavik`s most chic restaurants. In the kitchen, Chef Hrefna plays with Asian and American flavors, and creative presentations making the dining a true experience. By The Pond a small and unique restaurant is said to be the most novel fish restaurant in Iceland. Restaurant Square with a mountain view on one side and the city centre on the other, is likely to impress solely by its location. Square restaurant invites guests to experience food & drinks in a new way. The Fish Company is an eclectic restaurant located in the city centre. They offer a trip through a world of culinary adventures, which, as most good adventures do, begins under a bridge.Laekjarbrekka a restaurant in one of the oldest houses in Reykjavík, right in the centre of the old town, very Icelandic with a cosy atmosphere. Restaurant ReykjavIk is a large and spacious combination of restaurant, café and a unique bar, The Ice Bar. It is located in the very centre of Reykjavík in a 19th century former warehouse, which has recently been renovated. The house is on 3 floors. The brassiere, on the ground floor, is open for lunch, coffee and dinners. The Rainbow rooms are on the second floor and the Cabaret room is on the third floor. The restaurant offers a wide range of menus.Restaurant Perlan is one of the most exquisite restaurants in Iceland with highly unusual architecture. Perlan, or the "Pearl", rests on six huge storage tanks, each able to hold 4 million liters of geothermal hot water. The restaurant is on the top floor which slowly rotates, offering a magnificent panoramic view of Reykjavík and its surroundings as you dine. Nautholl Bistro is located by the thermal beach at Nautholsvik Bay in Reykjavik. The restaurant offers a great selection of 2 and 3 course lunch and dinner menus. Dill Restaurant is located in the Nordic House in Reykjavík, which was designed and built in 1968 by renowned Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. The Gallery Restaurant has been renowned for its art, outstanding cuisine and impeccable service for over forty years. The Gallery Chefs offer a truly world class dining experience with their take on French cuisine, while the knowledgeable sommeliers will guide you through the feast of the senses. Restaurant Vox where the primary ambition is to use the best seasonal products and ingredients available at each time. The result is cosmopolitan cuisine with national roots, served by their expert staff.Grillid, French cuisine, superb food, fine wines, varied menus and excellent service, all set against one of the most breathtaking panoramic views of Reykjavik. Be ready for a once in a lifetime dining experience.The island of Videy is one of the most famous Icelandic historical sites through the ages. The view from the restaurant adds extra spice to a delightful meal.Fjorukrain a genuine Viking feast restaurant, something to be remembered. The décor is in the Viking style and they offer a true Viking feast with traditional meals served in old-fashioned Viking-style trays. Seaside Restaurant (40 minutes south of Reykjavik in Stokkseyri) by the seaside, in Icelandic; Við fjöruborðið, is a restaurant specializing in lobster, fresh from the ocean on the very doorstep. The restaurant looks to Italian influence when preparing their menu, incorporating Tunisian couscous, Mediterranean salads, tomatoes and greeneries, along with the ever so famous grilled potatoes.
Enjoy a half day tour visiting the most important sights of the City. You will see the old town centre, the Parliament, the Cathedral, the harbour, the Pearl and Höfði house, the summit site of 1986. During the tour you will drive past the city's salmon river (which is proof that Reykjavík is a pollution free capital) and the Árbæjarsafn outdoor folk museum, which offers an interesting contrast to the modern buildings of the most recent part of city, and an outdoor swimming pool in Laugardalur which is heated with water from natural hot springs under the city. Visit the Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture museum and Hallgrímskirkja Church (whose steeple is a Reykjavík landmark). The tour includes private driver-guide for the tour and entrance fees to the National Museum, Sculpture Museum and Hallgrímskirkja Church.
Your private driver guide will meet you at your hotel and accompany you on a full day private tour of the Golden Circle. Combining natural and historical wonders, you'll experience Iceland's landmark attractions in one incredible day: the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall, the exploding hot springs of Geysir, and Þingvellir national park, site of the Viking parliament and over 1000 years of history. Please note: If you wish to enter the Geysir, Strokkur and Blesi hot spring area a new entrance fee of ISK600 per person (aged 16+) is payable locally to the land owners. You may still see the spouting geyser "Strokkur" from the road, if you wish to avoid the fee and do not enter the area.
Meet your private guide at the Hotel Ranga, who will take you on a private tour drive through some very rugged terrain in the southern highlands. Journey through unforgettable landscape with surreal beauty, steaming hot springs, explosive craters and an amazing range of colors on some of Iceland's most spectacular jeep tracks. To top off the day, you visit Landmannalaugar, where it is possible to have a warm bath in a natural pool. Afterwards you will be transferred back to Hotel Ranga or to a hotel of your choosing in Reykjavik.
Today, enjoy a private guided tour of Thórsmörk Valley, a very famous and intriguing geological region in Iceland. Here you will experience unique views of stunning glaciers, rocks and woodlands. In addition to this, one can witness the remarkable aftermath of a volcanic eruption. The sight of what the unbridled power of a spouting volcano can do in a short time to its surroundings is breathtaking and leaves visitors awestricken. Afterwards you will be transferred back to Hotel Ranga.
Enjoy a private tansfer to Hotel Glymur.
Hotel Glymur is situated an hour from most of the tourist attractions in the country and options include 5 golf courses, horse back riding, kayaking, angle fishing, river fishing, bird watching, hiking. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if any of these activities are of interest.
Enjoy a full day private excursion as you are brought from Reykjavik to Snaefellsness as you embark on a discovery of retracing Viking footsteps along the ancient Saga trails of the Borgarfjordur district. It is in this area that many of the famous Viking acts from the 13th Century Icelandic saga "Egils Saga" took place. Enjoy the views as you leave Reykjavik and follow the coastline north to the township of Borgarnes.
Enjoy a stop at the award winning Settlement Centre - and learn about the settlement of Iceland by way of a multimedia show case. The prime objective of the Icelandic Settlement Centre at Borgarnes is to dramatically recreate the fascinating sagas surrounding the birth of this island nation. It is not a museum but rather an installation. Multi-media and theatrical techniques are employed to help the visitor experience first hand the trepidation and excitement of setting off over the open ocean for lands unknown. Audio guides are available.
Continue in the Borgarfjörður district and make a stop at the hot spring Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in Europe. Here you will witness 200 liters per second of 100°C water stream gush forth.
The day continues on to Reykholt where Snorri Sturluson, Iceland's most celebrated writer, law speaker and historian of all time lived right up until his controversial death in 1241. Enjoy lunch followed by a drive to the picturesque waterfalls Hraunfossar, where the spring water is flowing from down under the lava.
The Hraunfossar Falls are clear, cold springs that well up through the lava and run in falls and rapids into the Hvita River. Barnafoss has been evolving through recorded history, as the river has dug itself down through the lava and runs in a deep and narrow ravine.
There is the option to visit Surtshellir cave if you are interested before being brought to your accommmodation in Snaefellsnes. Approximately a mile in length, it is the longest such cave in the country and is named after the fire giant Surtr, a prominent figure in Norse mythology, who is prophesied to one day engulf the world in the fire of his flaming sword. Being of volcanic origin, the walls of the interior are composed of vitrified layers of magma and basalt. The roof of the cave is about 10 metres high at the highest point, and the tunnels are around 15m broad at their greatest width.
Hotel Budir's restaurant, arguably one of the most romantic restaurants in Iceland, has been referred to as "The Mecca of Icelandic cooking", due to its unique and delightful cuisine. The restaurant's menu is seasonal and takes advantage of fresh local produce like seafood and fish from neighbouring villages such as Stykkisholmur, Olafsvik and Borgarnes.
You private guided tour today takes you along the rugged coastline of the peninsula, passing through the several small fishing communities that hug the lower regions of the famous Snaefellsjökull glacier. The first stop will be at Djúpalónssandur to explore the beach - see the large boulders that were used in former times to test the strength of fishermen. It may be hard to believe that this pebbled cove once housed around 70 fishing stations. There are also many beautiful and interesting rock formations to be discovered at this picturesque stop. Onwards to Hellnar for a short stop before continuing to the tiny fishing community of Arnarstapi passing the noticeable volcanic plug of Lóndrangar on the way. Many stories and Sagas are connected to this area, all which lend an even more mysterious appeal to these stunning surroundings. At Arnarstapi, a refreshing walk takes you along a pathway boasting many interesting geological phenomena and rich bird-life. Visit Stykkisholmur village for a short orientation of this charming town. Included in this day is a visit to a local shark farm.
Relax on your airport transfer in Reykjavik with a private vehicle and driver. Please note that a surcharge may be post billed to you if you require a transfer after 8pm or before 7am.
Relax on your flight from Reykjavik to Akureyki today. The direct flight takes approximately 45 minutes.
If you are not pressed for time to get back to Reyjavik today, consider a boat ride in Snaefellnes prior to your departure. Please speak with your Sales Advisor if you would like this added to your itinerary.
Transfer between airport and your hotel with private vehicle.
This morning, you will depart for a private transfer back to Reykjavik. Estimated arrival in Reykjavík is noon (approx. 2,5 hrs drive direct) leaving the possibility to catch an afternoon flight from KEF airport if necessary.
Meet your driver at your hotel for a private guided tour to Húsavík for a whale watching tour in an old oak fishing boat. You will have the opportunity to see a large variety of whales, dolphins and birds in their natural surroundings. Afterwards you are transferred back to your Akureyri hotel. Whale watching tour included.
Enjoy a wonderful tour with private vehicle and guide. Start with a short visit of Akureyri, continue to the Lake Mývatn area. Explore the natural wonder of the surrounding area, including fantastic lava formations, along with the colorful sulfurous slopes of Námaskarð pass. Proceed over the highland plateau to Dettifoss waterfall and back to Akureyri.
Relax on your flight from Akureyki to Reykjavik today. The direct flight takes approximately 45 minutes.
Transfer using a local taxi. Please note that this is not included in trip price and is payable locally.
Hotel Borg overlooks the beautiful square of Austurvöllur, in the heart of Reykjavík, across from Althingi, the Icelandic parliament and the cathedral. The Borg, which has become one of Reykjavik's landmarks, is conveniently located within walking distance of variety of restaurants, souvenir shops, art galleries and specialty shops. The hotel's rooms and suites are elegantly appointed yet offer an extensive array of modern amenities. The Silfur restaurant in Hotel Borg, offers exquisite Icelandic cuisine served in beautiful and stylish surroundings, along with a café and bar. Please note that the Hotel Borg will be expanding by adding a new wing of 43 rooms, next to the hotel, that will be connected to the main building on the first floor. The constructions are scheduled for completion in May 2015. As this project does not involve the main original structure, this should have minimal impact on their guests which is the main focus in all plans. During this period, the Borg Restaurant will be open only for breakfast and group caterings.
Hotel Ranga is a luxury countryside hotel and the only 4 star resort in South Iceland. It offers all the facilities and services of a modern resort. Located about an hour from Reykjavík between the towns of Hella and Hvolsvöllur, it lies just off the main road right in middle of South Iceland's panoramic scene. It also features an acclaimed riverside restaurant, a lounge and bar, a game room, massage facilities and three much beloved outdoor hot tubs heated with geothermal water - where there is an excellent chance to view the fantastic northern lights during September through April. Hótel Rangá was upgraded and renovated in 2007/2008 featuring luxuriously decorated rooms and suites.
The Glymur Hotel (5*) is situated just a short drive from Reykjavik in a spectacular view over Whale fjord. The hotel is a relaxing environment and features a restaurant that offers exceptional local and international cuisine for even the hungriest of stomachs.
Hotel Budir is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countryside hotels in Iceland, just a short drive from Iceland's capital city, Reykjavik. The hotel sits in a lava field on the westernmost tip of the Snaefellsnes peninsula, in the western region of Iceland. Due to the hotel's location, guests have an impressive view of the breathtaking Snaefellsjokull glacier and the Budir-estuary which meanders into the vast Faxafloi-Bay where a number of seals reside. Hotel Budir has it all, a world-class service, fine food and drink and luxurious rooms, making it ideal for get-togethers with friends and family, or a romantic weekend with a loved one – all of which can be enjoyed in an indescribably beautiful environment.
Hotel Budir is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countryside hotels in Iceland, just a short drive from Iceland's capital city, Reykjavik. The hotel sits in a lava field on the westernmost tip of the Snaefellsnes peninsula, in the western region of Iceland. Due to the hotel's location, guests have an impressive view of the breathtaking Snaefellsjokull glacier and the Budir-estuary which meanders into the vast Faxafloi-Bay where a number of seals reside. Hotel Budir's restaurant, arguably one of the most romantic restaurants in Iceland, has been referred to as "The Mecca of Icelandic cooking", due to its unique and delightful cuisine. The restaurant's menu is seasonal and takes advantage of fresh local produce like seafood and fish from neighbouring villages such as Stykkisholmur, Olafsvik and Borgarnes. The hotel also organises and hosts a number of weddings, all of which are unique and tailor made with the wedding couple or their representatives. Many of the weddings ceremonies are conducted in the little church close to Hotel Budir or in the hotel reception; it is even possible to get married on the golden sand beach close to the hotel. In addition, the hotel also offers facilities for meetings and small-to-medium sized conferences thus making it ideal for business-meetings or conferences with colleagues. Hotel Budir has it all, a world-class service, fine food and drink and luxurious rooms, making it ideal for get-togethers with friends and family, or a romantic weekend with a loved one – all of which can be enjoyed in an indescribably beautiful environment.
The Kea Hotel is located in the heart of Akureyri, gateway to the rich natural splendor of northeast Iceland. Hotel Kea has been welcoming guests since 1944 with the same high standards of elegance, quality, service and comfort which would be expected of one of Iceland's well-established hotels. Múlaberg bistro & bar offers guests delicious meals made with the finest Icelandic ingredients. Comfort, rest and relaxation come easily in all of the guestrooms. They all have private bathroom, coffee and tea, making facilities hairdryer, telephone, radio and satellite television.
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Tooth extraction or any dental situation will always give you the idea of pain. Sometimes this type thinking stops you from visiting your dentist regularly. And this is also the reason why overtime, a simple dental situation can turn into worst. On an earlier stage of a dental situation you may only need services of a general dentist, but when fear stops you from seeing one to have it check, it will worsen the situation requiring you to see an orthodontist perhaps or a periodontist for that matter. Periodontist is a dentist that specializes dental cases like dental implants, root planning and gum graft surgery.
The pain will be there in any type of surgery. It may be an internal surgery or the likes of a gum graft surgery. Here are some tips to ease the pain when having a gum graft surgery:
Know and Check your Options for the Drug to Use on the Surgery
Talk out with your periodontist prior on having the surgery on what drugs to use. People have different tolerance on pain and level of fear when it comes to any dental procedure. Before you would have the conversation with your periodontist, do some research of your own so by the time you start discussing your options, you basically have an idea what are the suggestions given to you or if ever you have clarifications, you can easily ask it right away.
Go for the Modern Surgery
The old version of gum graft surgery leaves a gaping hole after the surgery whereas the modern surgery will allow the roof of the mouth to be stitched. These type of options need to be discussed thoroughly to you as the patient. Again, ask for options with your periodontist, ask questions and if there are things that are unclear, have it explained to you in details.
Bring some Music On
They say music can help soothe you in any situation you will be in. This might work especially with people who have great fears with dental procedure. Music may relax your senses while having the surgery. It will not hurt if you ask your periodontist if you can bring your Ipod with you.
Have a Post-Surgery Plan
Bring someone with you while discussing details about the before and after the surgery. The after is as important as the before details. After the surgery, it is a given that your mouth will be sore hence you can't eat properly, or the drugs given to you after the surgery may not help on thinking clearly as to what to eat and what not to eat. It is important to have someone to take care of these things for you. Plan out an after surgery meal plans so you will still be fed the right way.
Going through any surgical procedure is painful however there are indeed ways to lighten things up along the surgery and after the surgery. The pain is temporary but the results will bring you more good feelings than the pain you felt after the surgery.


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Having an intercom system is quite a convenience, especially if you live in a large home where it could take too many minutes to locate a family member. Intercoms also come in handy if you have small children since they can be strategically placed to monitor a child's nursery. More often than not, these home intercom systems are also used to screen visitors from your house or apartment before releasing the front door lock and allowing them to come into the building. Offering increased safety and security, intercom systems are even required under law in some states.
Older home intercom systems came with units wired to a master unit. Modern wireless systems are not tethered by wires and can be carried from room to room, also having the advantage of faster setup and installation times.
Several kinds of intercoms are available, each with different functions and advantages. Voice/radio intercom systems occupy a mid-range price/capability position. Many of them are limited to half-duplex communication, but some of them allow for full-duplex communication meaning that you and your interlocutor can talk simultaneously instead of alternating. Voice/radio intercom units usually have built-in AM/FM radio receivers that can play can pick up AM/FM radio signals from the master unit. Some models can even play CDs.
There also are video intercom systems that combine both video capture and a voice intercom. They are employed mainly for identifying a caller at a doorway through sight and sound and can come with a single built-in camera with a wide-angle lens or a few external cameras in multiple locations. Such an intercom can provide a one-way video feed with only one video screen in the master unit or two-way video communication where both the inside and outside devices feature video displays. Video intercoms have the advantage of letting you see and hear who stands at your door before buzzing someone in.
A home intercom can be as simple as a system consisting of two units with a microphone, loudspeaker and call button, or as complex as programmable multi-station systems with a keypad, display window, multiple channels and auxiliary inputs, as well as a multitude of other features. Whatever intercom suits you and your lifestyle best, this system allows for maximum security, baby-monitoring, convenient and easy communication without having to yell or scream and lets you enjoy your favorite music throughout the entire home.


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Protecting yourself or someone you care for from the sun's damaging rays is not just a summertime concern.
Exposure to the sun's damaging rays can happen any time of year. Winter skiers and fall hikers should be as wary of the sun's rays as visitors to the beach. People who work outdoors need to take precautions, too. We must protect our skin from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation – both the deeply-penetrating UVA and the shorter-wave UVB. To protect yourself or someone you care for do the following:
- Reduce time in the sun
- Dress properly
- Be Serious about Sunscreen
Reduce Time in the Sun
It's important to limit sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun's rays are strongest. Even on an overcast day, up to 80 percent of the sun's UV rays can get through the clouds. Stay in the shade as much as possible throughout the day.
Dress Properly
Wear clothes that protect your body. If you plan on being outside on a sunny day, cover as much of your body as possible. Wear a wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves, and pants. Sun-protective clothing is now available. However, the FDA only regulates such products if the manufacturer intends to make a medical claim. Consider using an umbrella for shade. Sun protective clothing can be obtained from the following:
Be Serious about Sunscreen
Check product labels to make sure you get:
- a "sun protection factor" (SPF) of 30 or more. SPF represents the degree to which a sunscreen can protect the skin from sunburn.
- "broad spectrum" protection—sunscreen that protects against all types of skin damage caused by sunlight: UVB radiation, which primarily causes sunburn, and UVA radiation, which contributes to skin cancer and early skin aging.
- water resistance—sunscreen that stays on your skin longer, even if it gets wet. Reapply water-resistant sunscreens as instructed on the label. No sunscreens are "waterproof" because all sunscreens eventually wash off.
Tips for Applying Sunscreen:
- If you are applying a new product, or it has been more than six months since you used a product, apply a small amount to one area and check for any adverse reaction.
- Apply the recommended amount evenly to all uncovered skin, especially your lips, nose, ears, neck, hands, and feet.
- Apply sunscreen 15 minutes before going out in the sun.
- If you don't have much hair, apply sunscreen to the top of your head, or wear a hat.
- Reapply at least every two hours.
- Give babies and children extra care in the sun. Ask a health care professional before applying sunscreen to children under 6 months old.
- Apply sunscreen to children older than 6 months every time they go out.
Choosing a Sunscreen
Light is either absorbed by sunscreen chemicals or is reflected away from the skin, similar to a mirror or aluminum foil. When sunlight is absorbed by chemical sunscreens (such as benzones, amino benzoic acid and cinnamates), there are some concerns that they can generate free radicicals, which can also damage skin cells.
Physical blockers (minerals such as zinc and titanium) sit on the skin's surface and reflect light and are not absorbed into the skin. For these reasons, dermatologists frequently recommend sunscreens based on physical blockers like titanium dioxide or zinc oxide."
A few sunscreen brands to consider are:
- California Baby®
- COTZ® Total Block SPF 58
- Blue Lizard® Sensitive
- Blue Lizard® Baby
- Burnout SPF 30
- Badger SPF 30
- Vanicream™ Sunscreen SPF 50+
People with sensitive skin can react to many things including the chemicals in sunscreen, the preservatives, or even the base itself. Sun protective clothing avoids these issues.
Sunburn Alert:
If you use any topical product that contains an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) it may increase your skin's sensitivity to sunburn. Be sun smart: use sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterward.
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Source: New England Journal of Medicine Vol. 340 No. 16 p. 1239
Some investigators believe that Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma arise when B-cells becomecancerous. However, other investigators argue that Hodgkin's Disease develop when other cells becomecancerous, namely, monocytes or dendritic cells. Given the uniqueness of B-cells' immunoglobulin,investigators from Germany examined the immunoglobulin genes in the tumor cells of two patients, each withHodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, to determine the role of B-cells in the etiology of Hodgkin'sdisease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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Nesaie wrote:What exactly is your point?
What exactly is your point about "anti-war" folk?
My points were pretty straight forward. The entire tv industry, film industry and news media (except Fox News) spent their every waking moment bashing Bush. You don't see that today with Obama. WHY? My point is the undeniable and massive bias by the left wing controlled pop culture.
Nesaie wrote:Ah...never mind. You're just trying to play the divide game with the rules you've been instructed to believe.
There is no such conspiracy as you have conceived.
Nesaie wrote:The truth is that we're all Americans and the media is nothing but propaganda.
Nesaie wrote:There is no left, there is no right.
There is where you are very wrong. There absolutely is a left and right. One believes in personal liberty, the other believes in the absolute authority of government.


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Rooted in the function of the elevated shed, the Platform House nods to the vernacular tradition of raising buildings off the ground to eliminate moisture. Inside, simple partitions allow for a clear organization of space (top). Outside, the articulation of the skin recalls corncribs that dot the landscape (above).
Nestled into the grass in the rolling hills west of Lawrence, Kan., the Newton House draws inspiration from the region's industrial and agricultural buildings. Continuous louvers run the length of the façade (above, right), anchoring the building to the horizon. Inside, arch trusses lend a rhythm to the living spaces (above, left).
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Modular 3, Studio 804's 2006 project, was prefabricated in six units, trucked to Kansas City, Kan., and assembled on steel skids supported by concrete piers. East-facing windows fill the interior with natural light, giving the bamboo floors a warm glow.
The Epard/Porsch House (left) features layers of inside/outside spaces and an observation tower capped by a movable cover to accommodate the clientsÕ stargazing. Its thick, insulated walls and controlled openings reveal passive cooling and heating strategies (above). Rockhill used native limestone and a sod roof on the Kansas Longhouse (below), which has a strong southern orientation for direct solar gain and natural daylighting.
The Epard/Porsch House (left) features layers of inside/outside spaces and an observation tower capped by a movable cover to accommodate the clients' stargazing. Its thick, insulated walls and controlled openings reveal passive cooling and heating strategies (above). Rockhill used native limestone and a sod roof on the Kansas Longhouse (below), which has a strong southern orientation for direct solar gain and natural daylighting.
Studio 804 built its first prefabricated house in 2004. Modular 1 (top) consists of five modules, each dedicated to a different function. Modular 2 (above) incorporates maple flooring from an old gymnasium and leftover channel glass from a nearby museum expansion.
Somewhere along the diminishing fringe of the Ozarks, but still well east of the flounder-flat plains typically associated with Kansas, lie the rolling hills that tumble between Topeka and Kansas City. Call it Dan Rockhill Country.
In Dan Rockhill Country, there's not much room for pretension. Pragmatism built this agricultural region, and pragmatism still rules many of the decisions made here. "It's about frugal methods and Spartan aesthetics," notes Rockhill, who came to the Sunflower State 26 years ago to teach at the University of Kansas (KU) in Lawrence and now also runs a busy design/build practice from a cluster of outbuildings on an old cattle farm in Lecompton.
Along the way, Rockhill decided his students would benefit from a dose of practical knowledge too. Eager to teach them how to build, he started small. Eventually the idea grew to become Studio 804, a nonprofit developer of affordable houses built at the rate of one per year, with graduate students providing the design skills and labor. Now, as head of an innovative practice in the nation's heartland and founder of the widely recognized studio at KU, Rockhill is being honored with the residential architect Top Firm Leadership Award for 2006.
Life on a farm is nothing new to Rockhill, who grew up getting his hands dirty on Long Island, N.Y. His father was a farmer; mom's family raised ducks. "People were always fending for themselves," he says. Then Rockhill went off to college in the Midwest, enrolling in the architecture school at the University of Notre Dame. Even then, he was uncomfortable with the gap he saw between architecture and building.
Rockhill returned to his home state for graduate school at the University at Buffalo and taught there after earning his M.Arch. He continued to be fascinated by the making of things and discovered someone worth admiring in artist Wharton Esherick, who pieced together his own house in the Pennsylvania mountains. "I developed a reverence for craft at that point," he says.
In 1980 Rockhill was hired to teach building technology and design at KU, but it didn't take long for him to realize he wasn't getting the job done. "I was discouraged because students would come back after graduation and say, 'Why didn't you tell me?'" They convinced Rockhill that the difference between architecture education and the practice world outside of the design studio was the difference between night and day. That provoked him to make a change.
The current Studio 804—a literal name adopted from the course number—evolved from a graduate course students take during their final semester. Although Rockhill expected the students to be preoccupied with getting out of school—"You were the last thing in the way of their graduation," he explains—he discovered instead that they were completely engaged by the simple roofing project he assigned them. The next year he took it a little farther, and before long, they were building entire houses.
Rockhill believes the 11-year-old studio is a perfect complement to the students' background, because most of them have limited life experience. "Young people today have often never even held a hammer," he says. "They've grown up in suburbia. Most have never even built a treehouse." Almost without exception, he adds, they are hungry for firsthand experience.
And an intense experience it is, beginning with the first class meeting in January and ending in mid-May with an open house in the completed building. "We have never had a site selected before class begins," Rockhill points out. "It adds to the madness and to their collective experience." He keeps the pressure constant by assigning one student a skill area and making that person ultimately responsible for the completion of the task. "Others pitch in and are part of the team," he adds, "but I need someone to build the fire under."
The 20-or-so people in Studio 804 are responsible for every aspect of the project, notes Amanda Langweil, a 2006 KU graduate. "We design and build every detail and are also responsible for finding financing, choosing a site, obtaining a building permit, meeting with the neighborhood, and marketing the house for sale," she says. Rockhill participates as a coach might, from the sidelines, allowing the students to make mistakes and learn from them.
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