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• 1 MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE COMMITTEE ON THE HOOVER COMMISSION STUDY MARCH 5, 1966 -- 8:00 A.M. — STATE CAPITOL The following were present: Senators Leavitt, Bullen, Grover, Mantes, and Brockbank, and Representatives Warren, McKay, Gunnell, Buckner, Hamilton, and Munson. Chairman Holman was excused due to the funeral of his Father-in- law in Delta. Also present were the following members of the Little Hoover Commission: Mr. Joseph Rosenblatt, Mr. Bruce Jenkins, Mr. John Rackham, Mr. Evan Michelson, and Mr. Heggstron, Project Engineer of Booz, Allen & Hamilton. Rep. Munson acted as chairman of the committee in place of Senator Holman and called on Senator Bullen to offer a. prayer. The minutes of the February 26 meeting were approved. A revised statement of the State Road Commission was distributed to the members of the committee. Rep. Munson, as chairman of the Health and Welfare subcommittee, led the meeting and welcomed the interested groups. After introductions were made, Carlyle F. Gronning, Chairman of the Industrial Commission and Utah Labor Relations Board, distributed a. written statement which outlined the program of the Employment Security Department, and stated the department should remain under the Commissioner of Labor and Commerce because the program is not a welfare program and would tend to produce bad relations with the people concerned if they were connected with the Welfare Department. The statement also pointed out what benefits the program offers the employment situation, including Youth Opportunity Centers, Youth Employment Services, Agricultural Employment Services and the Veterans Employment Service. Mr. David K. Holther, Chairman of the Advisory Council of the Industrial Commission of Utah, made a presentation and distributed a written statement which presented the feelings of the council. He stated the council voted unconditionally its disapproval of the recommendation that the Department of Employment Security be moved from the Industrial Commission or Labor Department to a Department, of Health and Welfare Services. The council members representing workers made it clear that those they represented would be incensed if compelled to apply for unemployment benefits or for work through an agency which had any attachment to a welfare program. Discussion proceeded and it was pointed out that the unemployment benefit is an insurance fund for people who have been working and have lost their job for some reason and who qualify for the payments. The benefits are given based upon previous employment and on the desirability and inclination to take another job. Mr, Holther explained that those persons who abuse the benefits are in the minority and the department discontinues payments as soon as this type person is discovered. The matter of the federal government entering into the state's control of the Department of Employment Security was discussed. It was stated the Department resists the federal control as much as possible, but the Department does receive funds from 17 different federal sources. Commissioner Gronning stated there is a direct connection between the Department of Employment Security and the Commissioner of Labor and Commerce
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776 of 816 people found the following review helpful
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Beware Levi's Change to the 505 Jeans,
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This review is from: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean (Apparel)
I have worn Levi's 505 Jeans for 25 years. I even have a box of "34's" in the attic for when I lose a couple of pounds.
I just sent back 2 new pairs of these jeans because they no longer fit as the other pairs I own. I called Levi's to find out why. I was told that they changed the fit several months ago, without changing the numeral designation. 505's are now only made as "Straight Fit" rather than "Regular Fit". In addition, they have lowered the "Rise" to a "below the waist" fit, rather than the old "at the waist" fit. Sorry Levi's, you can't do that without losing long-term customers. How can you change something as basic and important as fit, but still call it the same thing?Levi's Mens 505 Straight Fit Jean
558 of 593 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
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By While much of the negative commentary concerned Levi Strauss's move away from domestic manufacturing has focused on the button-fly 501s, the bigger problem I have seen is with the old 1970's standby, the 505, which has a zipper as opposed to button fly. The variability on sizing and sew quality with the 505s is an issue if you are going to buy them online or mail order. You really have to try them on to see how they fit. The 501 are much easier to buy online or by mail order because the sizing is much less critical on the waist, which is the so-called "anti-fit" waist, meaning there is no curve to the rise (the distance between the crotch and the top of the waist), because the original 501s were merely cut down bib overalls which were made to hang, rather than be fitted to the waist. The biggest problem I have noted on the 505's is the variability in size in the thigh area, meaning that some fit baggy and some seem rather tight, even though they are theoretically the same size of a label. Since the 501s are more forgiving as far as sizing, if you are buying online you might consider them instead of 505s, unless you don't want the button fly.
373 of 397 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
505s in Name Only - Levi's Has Ruined This Old Favorite,
This review is from: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean (Apparel)
I've been happily buying and wearing 505 Regular Fit jeans for many, many years. I did not notice before submitting my most recent order that Regular Fit has been replaced by Straight Fit. But, boy, did I notice a change once they arrived. These aren't the same jeans at all. The fabric is less substantial and - most disheartening to me - the rise is a good inch lower than it used to be. That is, the waistband sits lower on the hips. They feel wrong to me, like I need to pull them up all the time. And they feel cheap. I can't wear them.
In my opinion, Levi's should have been more forthright about this change. This new jean should have received its own new model number and they should have retired the 505 number entirely. Because these are not, in any manner that's important to me, anyway, 505s. Now I have to find another brand of jean whose waistband sits up at my waist where I like it. What a hassle. So very disappointing. Levi's, you screwed up.
433 of 466 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Levi 505's not the real 505's any more. DON'T BUY!!!,
This review is from: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean (Apparel)
I've been wearing Levi 505's exclusively since the early 70's. They fit me perfect. I could just walk into a store and pick up my size and buy without trying them on. Best jeans around.
Well not any more! Without any notice they have changed the "Regular fit" 505's to "Straight fit" jeans which means they are no longer 505's at all. The waist is larger, the crotch is higher and you must now wear them down on your hips as kid do with their jeans. These are no longer meant for adults or anyone who wants pants that fit properly. I also don't like 550 relaxed jeans as they are too baggy. I'll be looking for a different brand and returning the two pair I just bought. Hopefully Levi will lose enough faithful customers to make them rethink this rude abandonment of loyal customers.
483 of 524 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not enough belt loops!,
By For as far back as I can remember, I have been a loyal Levi Strauss customer. I never understood why anyone would buy blue jeans from anyone else, but today I am questioning that loyalty.
As a result of some successful changes in my diet, my old blue jeans have become too large for me, so I purchased 2 new pairs of 505 jeans and a new pair of 505 shorts. I have noticed myself hitching up my newer, snugger jeans more often than my older, looser jeans. This afternoon, I specifically noticed that my shorts kept slipping under my belt--as though they didn't have enough belt loops. This evening I compared my new jeans with my old jeans, and lo and behold, I discovered that Levis have gone from 7 belt loops to 5. Five belt loops aren't enough. The other posts I have seen about this product are focused on globalization-related issues. I, too, hate to see American jobs move overseas, but this particular problem has nothing to do with country of origin. Regardless of where the jeans were manufactured, Levi Strauss has cheapened the design specification, and they seem to be waiting to see if anyone notices. Dear Levi Strauss: I noticed. Your product is not as good as it used to be. I can't remember being this upset about a product change since the introduction of "New Coke." I don't drink much Coca Cola any more. (That may be part of the reason I need smaller jeans!) Please put back the missing belt loops.
76 of 80 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
By ccbaxter47 (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews I bought three pairs of 505s at the same time from the same buyer. The first two pairs (one "Made in Egypt", the other "Made in Bangladesh") have worn just fine (so far), but the third pair ("Made in Lesotho") RIPPED on only the SECOND day I ever wore them, starting from just above and to the left of the back-right pocket and tearing straight down, almost to my crotch...BETWEEN the center seam and the right-side pocket stitching (NOT on a seam or a stitch!). They just ripped open--period--as I sat down. I didn't poke against anything, or rub against anything, and they weren't too tight--they just plain up and ripped open on their own...and while I was at work! Piece of junk! I've been buying and wearing Levi's 505s for 25 years, and I may not be able to prove or explain exactly how I know these jeans aren't "the same" as they were even a few years ago...but I just KNOW, in my heart, that they are NOT the same quality. Now, I'm doomed for eternity to constantly checking the back of my other two pairs of jeans every time I wear them to make sure there isn't another big rip in them. This was absolutely the last pair of Levi's I will ever buy. EVER!
100 of 107 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
505's are now "low-riders" !!!,
This review is from: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean (Apparel)
The following is an exchange I had with Levi Strauss recently ....
You removed about 3/4" of material from between the top of the waist and the crouch on the men's 505 "Regular Fit" jeans and you double labeled and re-labeled them "straight fit"..(you have both labels on them!!! - very misleading!!!)... and now they ride much lower on my waist and I can't keep them up... or when I pull them up they choke my crouch!!! I've purchased Levi Brand for over 50 years and I never try them on and due to past consistancy, I have them hemmed 1" because I'm an in-between size (I buy 38-32)... so now I'm stuck with two-pair of Jeans I can't return (To Sears) and won't be able to wear! Also, I've looked for some of the "old regular's" but can't find them on the shelf any more. I also checked on the Internet and a lot of people are complaining about this same problem. The difference in the height of the waistband is clearly visable when you lay an old pair beside a new pair; in the amount of material under the belt loops... and is obvious where the bottom of the belt loops are now attached. And while I'm at it, the bottom of two belt loops (the ones on either side of the rear middle loop) pulled loose on the last four pair that I purchased (I now have them pinned). Would you like photos? Folks, your quality and design is in real trouble! What are you going to do for me??? Or should I just start trying on other brands? Hi Richard, Barbara here from Levi's®. Thanks for checking in with us. The 505® style has been updated recently so that the waist and hips are straighter and the rise is slightly shorter. Now the fit is designed to sit lower on the hip. This means you will probably need to order a smaller waist size to get the same fit you have had in the past. If you choose to return your 505® jeans to our Consumer Returns Department, the inspector will exchange your jeans for the next waist size smaller. Levi Strauss & Co. updates many of our products from time to time to keep the line fresh and fashionable, based on demand from consumers and our retail partners. If there's anything else we can help you with, be sure to email us back or give us a call at 1-800-USA-LEVI Monday - Friday from 6:00am - 4:30pm Pacific Time. Thanks again, Barbara, Levi Strauss & Co., Consumer Relations, Case ID: 3747730 Hi Barbara, ... thanks for the personal response. I have a high waist line, so a smaller waist size won't answer my problem. Are you sure you can't get me some of the "regular fit" jeans??? I can't imagine that Levi Strauss changed these Jeans because "customers" or "retailers" were asking for a lower waist line! I believe it was a "cost cutting measure". Now people are walking around "holding up" their jeans with one hand and others are walking around with what is called "muffin tops" .... Is this what what you call fashionable? I believe Levi Strauss need to do a "try both pairs on survey" and see what the results are. It's okay to introduce a new line, but why not "also" keep the "old reliable line" (and charge the customers a few bucks more if necessary). I disagree with replacing a "proven" product when it hasn't lost it's popularity yet! As the old saying goes, "if it ain't broke, don't try to fix it"! I believe Levi Strauss has made a serious mistake here, especially with how fast news spreads on the Internet. I guess I'll just have to take look at other brands. Richard Kramer (a very unhappy customer now) Hello again Richard, Unfortunately, we cannot offer any products we no longer manufacture therefore we do not have access in sending "regular fit " men's 505 jeans to you. We are sorry to hear about your experience. We take great pride in our company, our products and the loyalty of our consumers. We take your feedback very seriously and assure you that your comments will be passed along to the appropriate management. Esmeralda, Levi Strauss & Co,Consumer Relations,Case ID: 3747730
71 of 75 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
WARNING: The new Straight Fit does NOT equal the old Regular Fit,
By Chris "xvp85" (The Keystone State) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean (Apparel)
I am a Levi's 505 customer of 25+ years and like an earlier reviewer, I was always gratified to be able to buy these jeans either online or in a store, sight unseen, confident that the color and fit would always remain the same. But these have apparently been recently redesigned in some subtle ways.
I just bought my first pair in at least two or three years. First, they are now marked as "Straight Fit" (notice the tag inside the waist on the back) and not "Regular Fit" as they always used to be. You'll also notice that while the inseam is completely comparable, the color is a little duller - and the new Straight Fit now sits AT LEAST AN INCH LOWER ON THE WAIST than the old Regular Fit. I tried on a couple of pairs and found this to be consistently the case. (I also tried on 501 Straight Fit for comparison, and noticed the same thing.) I suppose that Levi's is trying to increase its appeal to the adolescent demographic (which obviously prefers the lower rise, for reasons that escape me). Well, I'm 40 and I don't wish to dress like a teenager. So this is a very undesirable development. Thankfully I'm physically fit and could still wear the Straight Fit, even with its slightly lower rise - but I don't like where this is heading. Caveat emptor. Customer Note: The original Regular Fit style is still available in stores, mixed in with the Straight Fits (I was fortunate to find three such pairs at my local Sears last night, and bought them all), so this is apparently a fairly recent development. It's easy to tell the two apart: In addition to checking the inside back label (Regular Fit, vs. Straight Fit), you can check the manufacturer tags and plastic sizing stickers on each pair, which will also say either "Regular Fit" or "Straight Fit". So if you're partial to the old Regular Fit, your best bet now appears to be to actually go to a store and find them on the shelf while they are still available.
46 of 47 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Levi's incredible shrinking crotch,
This review is from: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean (Apparel)
I've been wearing Levi's 505 jeans for more years than I care to admit. About a year ago I needed more new jeans so I ordered a couple pairs. They didn't fit quite exactly the way I expected them to, but they were okay. Last month there was this great sale on Levi's jeans (on levis.com), so I bought a couple more pairs. These new pairs really didn't fit - they were the correct length and waist size, but they were too long and didnt feel right. I wear 36/30. I've been wearing Levi's 505's in size 36/30 for years and years. So when I ordered a couple 36/30, and they didn't fit, I was pretty surprised.
I called Levi's and asked about it. They said that they might shrink in the wash and that they would take them back for a full refund even if they had been washed. So I washed them. Several times. Though they did get shorter, they were still not short enough. And they didn't quite fit right in the crotch. So I held them up to my old jeans - they matched perfectly. I couldn't find any difference at all, and yet they didn't fit. Well, I can't leave a mystery like that alone. So I laid them down on the bed, got out a tape measure, and I measured. I measured everything I could find, but nothing was significantly different from new to old. Then I flipped them over. Ah Ha! I found that the new jeans were a full inch shorter in what is called the "back center seam" than the jeans I had bought just a year ago. This was the case on both pairs I had just purchased, even though the two new pairs were different colors and cloth weights. I then dug out a pair of 505's from several years ago and found that the "back center seam" on that pair was 2 inches longer than the new pairs and 1 inch longer than the pairs I'd gotten a year ago. That explains why the ones I had bought a year ago weren't quite right, but were okay, while the newest pairs, being of full 2 inches shorter in the back crotch really didn't fit right at all. As for leg lenth, since the inseam is supposed to be the length from the floor to the crotch, a shorter back center seam shouldnt have any effect, however, I can only guess that the short crotch was causing me to wear the jeans lower than I prefer, which somehow changed the effective the leg length. Because I wanted the legs shorter, I had to pull the pants up until they were binding in the crotch (does this make sense - not sure?) In any case, they didnt feel right in the crotch and they were too long. This is disappointing for a number of reasons. First of all having jeans that I could simply purchase sight unseen, pair after pair after pair, is incredibly convenient. But it's also disappointing because psychologically I think of Levi's is something unchanging. Levi's are Levi's. Coca-Cola, aside from their momentary lapse of reason with new Coke, is Coca-Cola. Etc. I dont want Levi's 505's to change. But strangely, the biggest problem for me with this change is related to the fact that Levi's numbers their jeans styles. If they are going to change the measurements and design of the 505, they should call it the 506. Or the 505b. Or the 505 v2. Or something. If they were always called simply the "regular straight fit jean," it wouldn't be as big a deal to change it as it is when the product is called "505." To me, psychologically, 505's are 505's are 505's - if they're going to change them, they need to start calling them 506's. So I'm sending my Levi's 505's back. I have no idea what I will buy in their place.
37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Redesigned to fit poorly,
By Cortni Frecha (Stow, MA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean (Apparel)
I have purchased Levi's 505 Regular Fit for 35 years. Much to my dismay, the most recent purchase I made turned out to be the newly improved Straight Fit. I couldn't figure out why they kept falling down. When I called Levi's said they would replace the pair I bought with a pair a waist size smaller. They seem to think if my pants are tighter it will keep them from falling off. Since I work in these jeans, moving around constantly, I like some ease of movement within the garment.
The redesign from Regular Fit to Straight Fit consists of shortening the rise from the top of the inseam to the waistband. I think it might be shortened as much as 2 or 2.5 inches. This makes it so the pants no longer sit at the waist, slightly above the hip bone which used to keep them from falling off. I am very disappointed in the new pants. My rating is really 0 stars. |
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LH response to GnRH is a blood test to help determine if your pituitary gland can correctly respond to gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH). LH stands for luteinizing hormone.
Luteinizing hormone response to gonadotropin-releasing hormone
A blood sample is taken, and then you are given an shot of GnRH. After a specified time, more blood samples are taken so that LH can be measured.
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GnRH is a hormone made by the hypothalamus gland. LH is made by the pituitary gland. GnRH causes (stimulates) the pituitary gland to release LH.
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Borawski D, Bluth MH. Reproductive function and pregnancy. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 22nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 25.
Gruber HA, Farag AF. Evaluation of endocrine function. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 22nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 24.
Melmed S, Kleinberg D, Ho K. Pituitary physiology and diagnostic evaluation. In: Melmed S, Polonsky KS, Larsen PR, Kronenberg HM, eds. Williams Textbook of Endocrinology. 12th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2011: chap 8.
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Mr. Thorbjørn Jagland is the 13th Secretary General of the Council of Europe. The Secretary General has the overall responsibility for the strategic management of the Organisation. Mr. Jagland was elected in September 2009. In June 2014, he was re-elected, and his second term in office commenced on October 1, 2014.
The former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Norway, Thorbjørn Jagland, aged 63, was also the President of the Storting (Norwegian Parliament) and the leader of the Norwegian Labour Party. He is currently the Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the Nobel Peace Prize.
Speeches 2013
Concluding remarks - World Forum for Democracy
Strasbourg, 29 November 2013
Hearing at the European Parliament – LIBE Committee: "The situation of fundamental rights in the EU: how to strengthen fundamental rights, democracy and rule of law"
Brussel, 5 November 2013
Plenary Convention of the Conference of European Rabbis Gala dinner
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Council of Europe Conference of Ministers responsible for Media and Information Society
Belgrade, 7 November
25th Session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe
Strasbourg, 29 October 2013
High-level Conference "Combating Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Europe"
Yerevan, 21 October 2013
Eastern Partnership JHA - Meeting of Ministers for Justice
Luxembourg, 7 October 2013
Green Pilgrim Network Meeting: Faithful Pilgrims
Trondheim, 26 July 2013
Opening speech - 44th Annual Study Session in International and Comparative Law of Human Rights: "Religions and international human rights law"
Strasbourg, 8 July 2013
Opening of the International Conference "Twenty years of Lithuania's membership in the Council of Europe: Lessons and Prospects"
Vilnius, 7 June 2013
20th anniversary of the accession of the Republic of Slovenia to the Council of Europe
Strasbourg, 10 June 2013
Speech at the 123rd Session of the Committee of Ministers
Strasbourg, 16 May 2013
Standing Conference of Ministers of Education
Helsinki, 26 April 2013
Side-event of the 45th meeting of the Council of Europe Committee of Legal Advisers on Public International Law (CAHDI)
Strasbourg, 26 March 2013
Launching of the Online Youth Movement "No hate speech"
Strasbourg, 22 March 2013
24th Session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities
Strasbourg, 19 March 2013
Address to the High Level Segment of the United Nations Human Rights Council
Geneva (Switzerland), 26 February 2013
High-Level Conference on Freedom of Expression and the Media in Turkey
Ankara, 5 February 2013
High-Level Conference ''Empowering Local Actors to Counter Violent Extremism'' Session: International dimension of violent extremism
Brussels, 29 January 2013
Session of the Parliamentary Assembly
Strasbourg, 22 January 2013
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Weigh in on the downtime debacle
While the blues have been encouraging and supportive, the frustration has been mounting, and many players are threatening to call it quits.
Of course, players threaten this on a daily basis, so it comes as no shock.
The responses on the forums, when they are available, on our own site, and in our team mail have made the WoW Insider team somewhat curious. How are you feeling about Blizzard today?
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The Medical Laboratory Technology Program is an essential member of the health care team, performing laboratory tests used in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of disease, and the maintenance of health.
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The Medical Laboratory Technology Program provides the general education core, sciences, and clinical laboratory education courses necessary for career-entry preparation.
It is the mission of the Medical Laboratory Technician Program to provide well trained, professional, knowledgeable and competent Medical Laboratory Technicians to serve the healthcare community and public at large.
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Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disorder. Neuromuscular disorders involve the muscles and the nerves that control them.
Myasthenia gravis is a type of autoimmune disorder . An autoimmune disorder occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. In people with myasthenia gravis, the body produces antibodies that block the muscle cells from receiving messages (neurotransmitters) from the nerve cell. Antibodies are proteins made by the body's immune system when it detects harmful substances. Antibodies may be produced when the immune system mistakenly considers healthy tissue a harmful substance such as in the case of myasthenia gravis.
The exact cause of myasthenia gravis is unknown. In some cases, it is linked to tumors of the thymus (an organ of the immune system).
Myasthenia gravis can affect people at any age. It is most common in young women and older men.
Myasthenia gravis causes weakness of the voluntary muscles. Voluntary muscles are those that are under your control. Autonomic muscles, such as the heart and the digestive tract, are usually not affected. The muscle weakness of myasthenia gravis worsens with activity and improves with rest.
The muscle weakness can lead to a variety of symptoms, including:
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There is no known cure for myasthenia gravis. Treatment may allow you to have periods without any symptoms (remission).
Lifestyle changes often help you continue your daily activities. The following may be recommended:
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Crisis situations are attacks of weakness of the breathing muscles. These attacks can occur without warning when either too much or too little medicine is taken. These attacks usually last no longer than a few weeks. You may need to be admitted to the hospital where you may need breathing assistance with a ventilator .
A procedure called plasmapheresis may also be used to help end the crisis. This procedure involves removing the clear part of the blood (plasma), which contains the antibodies. This is replaced with donated plasma that is free of antibodies or with other fluids. Plasmapheresis may also help reduce symptoms for 4 to 6 weeks and is often used before surgery.
Another procedure, called immunoglobulin infusion, may also be done. With this procedure, a large amount of helpful antibodies are given directly into the bloodstream.
Surgery to remove the thymus (thymectomy) may result in permanent remission or less need for medicines, especially when there is a tumor present.
If you have eye problems, your doctor may suggest lens prisms to improve vision. Surgery may also be recommended to treat your eye muscles.
Physical therapy can help maintain your muscle strength. This is especially important for the muscles that support breathing.
Some medicines can worsen symptoms and should be avoided. Before taking any medicine, check with your doctor whether it is okay for you to take.
You can ease the stress of illness by joining a myasthenia gravis support group . Sharing with others who have common experiences and problems can help you not feel alone.
There is no cure, but long-term remission is possible. You may have to restrict some daily activities. People who have only eye symptoms (ocular myasthenia gravis), may develop generalized myasthenia over time.
Pregnancy is possible for a woman with myasthenia gravis, but careful prenatal care is important. The baby may be temporarily weak and require medications for a few weeks after birth, but usually does not develop the disorder.
The condition may cause life-threatening breathing problems. This is called a myasthetnic crisis.
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Meriggioli MN, Sanders DB. Disorders of neuromuscular transmission. In: Daroff RB, Fenichel GM, Jankovic J, Mazziotta JC, eds. Bradley's Neurology in Clinical Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2012:chap 78.
Vincent A, Evoli A. Disorders of neuromuscular transmission. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2011: chap 430.
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Saints-Tampa Bay Kickoff Moved To Sunday Afternoon
The New Orleans Saints could be playing for a post-season spot Sunday. Now they'll have to wait a little later to kickoff, but at least they'll know exactly what's on the line.
The final regular season game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will now start at 3:25pm, thanks to flex scheduling. The game was originally set for Noon.
Despite the loss to Carolina Sunday, the Saints still have a chance to win the NFC South and get the number two seed in the playoffs along with a first-round bye. For that, the Falcons need to beat the Panthers this Sunday at Noon, followed by a black-and-gold win over Tampa Bay.
Atlanta could also put New Orleans in the playoffs tonight if the Falcons beat the 49ers on Monday Night Football.
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As you can see, we have recently moved to a new web page design. We apologise for any temporary errors that occur whilst we are updating, but hope that you will like the new design and improved features.
Barking mad? Marking mad!
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Plain English Campaign has highlighted the poorly-marked Standard Assessment Tests (SATS) released by a Lancashire head teacher as an example of the plummeting literacy standards in schools. Janis Burden, of Moss Side Primary in Chorley, revealed that an essay littered with spelling and grammatical errors had received a higher mark than another, more literate one.
The campaign's media advisor, Steve Jenner, said: "The marking of English SATs has been a standing joke in the teaching profession for years. Many teachers see the SATs, their administration, preparation and marking as a national scandal. They are often badly marked and returned late to schools. Teenagers who haven't passed their A-levels have been employed to mark papers. This means that results are often called into question by the schools, and parents don't have a reliable indication of how well their child has actually done."
The SATs marking system has already run into serious problems, with MPs and senior teachers expressing concerns about the company appointed by the government to mark the tests. Schools Secretary, Ed Balls, has refused to apologise for the debacle.
Steve Jenner added "We congratulate Janis Burden on taking a stand. To award higher marks to papers containing lots of mistakes is frankly ridiculous. It is time for ministers to take action to make sure this sort of thing stops. We need to have a real debate about the best way to teach our children how to read and write. And SAT markers should have the relevant subject knowledge and expertise."
The 10p tax band explained
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But when it comes to numbers we have to hold our hands up in despair on occasion – for example if asked to explain the 10% (10p) tax band.
Fortunately, we have access to accounting expertise and we have set out below a clear explanation of the tax band change for people who are struggling to understand it. In 2007/2008 everyone who earned enough was entitled to the 10% tax band (on the first £2,230 of income above the personal allowance).
In 2008/2009 the loss of this tax band will cost extra tax on most salaries up to £16,499. Most people earning more than £16,500 will pay less tax.
From 6 April 2008 the amount you can earn before you start to pay tax has been raised from £5,225 a year to £5,435. At the same time the 10% tax rate has ended and the basic rate of tax has been lowered from 22% to 20%.
So, as an example, if your wage was £8,000 in tax year 2007/2008, after taking away your tax free allowance of £5,225 you would have paid tax on £2,775 (£8,000 minus £5,225).
The first £2,230 would have been taxed at 10% which equals £223.
The remaining £545 would have been taxed at 22% which equals £119.90
So you would have paid £342.90 tax on the £8,000 you earned in 2007/2008.
With the new tax rates, if your wage is still £8,000 in 2008/2009, after taking away your tax free allowance of £5,435 (raised from £5,225 in 2007/2008), you will pay tax on £2,565, at 20% which equals £513. So you will have £170.10 less this year than last (£513 - £342.90).
This is £14.17 less each month.
In 2008/2009, most people earning less than £16,500 will be worse off after tax than they were in 2007/2008 and those earning £16,500 and above could be better off.
Recent survey results from national media sources shows that in 2007 the 1,000 wealthiest people in Britain had a total wealth of £412 billion (£412,000 million). That is four times more than they had in 1997.
Police forces accused of using 'ploddledygook'
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Plain English Campaign is calling on the country's police forces to return to basics – starting with the language used to communicate with the public. The campaign has noticed an increase in the number of complaints it receives about police communication, particularly slogans.
Statements about standard policing are made into 'revelatory' slogans such as 'Committed to fighting crime' or 'Keeping you safe'. Other taglines such as "Putting you First" and "Our focus is you" suggest an extra commitment to the tax–payer. Forces are also adopting new jargon such as 'Citizen-focused command centre', and referring to members of the public as 'customers'.
Campaigners argue that as police jargon-busters exist on a number of police websites, forces must already know that explanations are needed for some of their commonly-used terms. They say that the longer people have to fight their way through this sort of meaningless jargon, the less they pay attention to the real issues.
PEC spokeswoman Marie Clair said: "It is reminiscent of politicians announcing that they are 'taking the terrorist threat very seriously' and that 'education is a top priority'. You can't argue with the sentiment, but the repetition of a widely accepted 'truism' isn't acceptable as a replacement for clearly–stated policy."
She added: "Do the public really understand terms such as 'County Delivery Unit'? It sounds more like a milk round than policing. It seems that administrative confusion is hitting our streets when we really need to spend the resources on policing. Maybe this Ploddledygook is the latest weapon against the criminals - it certainly had me floored."
Plain English Campaign supports MP in call for war on small print
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Nottinghamshire MP Dr. Nick Palmer is to call for an end to small print, and Plain English Campaign has pledged its support.
The Broxtowe MP is launching a Bill in the House of Commons on Tuesday 26 February. The Bill has attracted the backing of MPs from across the main political parties. Support also comes from a coalition of campaign groups including RNIB, Age Concern and the Trading Standards Institute.
"The scourge of small print has made life a misery for many people over the years," said Plain English Campaign spokesman Steve Jenner. "There is absolutely no reason for it apart from making information more difficult to read. If we look at the organisations that are backing the Bill, we can see there's a whole range of people who are affected.
"The only conclusion to draw is that when companies and organisations use small print, they don't want us to understand.
"We'd also hope that by forcing the issue on small print, jargon and gobbledygook will also be ditched. We hope that this Bill makes companies realise that it's time to re-edit their documents, and get rid of unnecessary small print. Even the most complicated public documents can be written in a way that people can understand.'


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Anniversary Week Give Away #1: 1 Luminox Field Chrono Alarm & 1 Hodinkee Signature T-Shirt
Here it is folks, our very first give away in celebration of Hodinkee's first birthday. Today we're giving away one Hodinkee Signature T-Shirt and one great watch. That great watch is a Luminox Field Chrono Alarm Series, a watch we reviewed here. In fact, it is the actual watch we reviewed, the watch you see in the video in that post.
This Luminox is a 42mm PVD chronograph with a Swiss quartz movement that features a pretty cool little twist, an actual alarm function set by adjusting the bottom register via the lower chronograph pusher. In addition to the leather strap on the watch, this Luminox will come with two NATO straps, one in military green and one in black.
Again, all you need to do to enter to win is post a comment on this post below and be sure to include your name and e-mail address. No email, no way to contact you, thus, no shirt and no watch. We will be locking the post down around 5pm EST( so that no one else may comment) and announcing the winner(s) shortly after on our Twitter feed. We will be contacting each winner directly that night to coordinate shipping and again, winners will be selected completely at random.
Please do not enter more than once per day, if you do we will simply remove you from the drawing. Also, there will be separate winners for both the Luminox watch and the Hodinkee Shirt, because we really want want to spread the love.
Oh, and be sure to tune in tomorrow for another give away!
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'Rubbish In -> Rubbish Out' is a well accepted fact in the world of simulation. Regardless of the technical capabilities of your thermal simulation tool, the accuracy of prediction will always be tightly coupled to the accuracy of the input data. The most accurate thermal IC package model is a so called 'detailed' model where all the internal construction is represented explicitly … Read More
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