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In 1974, when I was 7 and my sister was a toddler, my mother changed: From a housewife whose main concern was the care and feeding of her family, she turned into a woman who believed a secret war was imminent. One day she packed up, drove us to a summer cottage we owned on a remote corner of the Virginia peninsula, and started setting up a MASH unit for the wounded. She painted the windows black and amassed first-aid supplies. At night, she believed she was flying airplanes loaded with plasma for the injured.
For a while the other adults in our life—my father, aunt, and uncle—pleaded with her to see a psychiatrist, but she wouldn't. And she wouldn't relinquish custody of me and my sister. My father, baffled, changed jobs so he could move down to the cottage, and for the next 6 years we lived with a woman with untreated psychosis.
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Then a small miracle occurred: My father talked my mother into a voluntary commitment so she could prove that the government really had implanted electrodes in her brain. She was gone for 4 weeks. I was hopeful, telling a friend that once my mother returned, she'd be as good as new. When we got a diagnosis—schizophrenia—I thought it meant she'd soon be cured. But this was 1981 and the drugs used to treat schizophrenia were primitive. My father said she'd have to take medication for the rest of her life, and it might not always work. It would, however, almost always cause side effects. We'd need to encourage her to stay on the drugs.
MORE: The Symptoms Of Schizophrenia
I clung to what I could: There was a reason for her behavior. The doctors might not be able to cure her, but if I understood her illness, wouldn't that help control it?
So I became obsessed. I pored through old library books that said the disease was the result of bad parenting, which even at 14 I knew was wrong. Finally, an up-to-date guide answered my questions: What was schizophrenia? A brain disease that makes the sufferer hear voices and have scrambled thoughts. How do you get it? No one knows, but most folks develop it in early adulthood—though it overtakes some, like my mother, as late as their 30s. Who is most at risk? People with family members with the disease.
I read this line again, as if trying to translate it. I must not be reading it correctly, I thought. It seemed to say that people whose relatives have schizophrenia were at a significantly greater risk than everyone else.
I felt light-headed. My thinking was clear, wasn't it? Take the guy I passed on my way in—the cute one. He winked at me and I blushed, looked away. Or did he really wink?
With a 14-year-old's logic, I decided I could protect myself by becoming the opposite of my mother. She was loud and brash; I remade myself from an extroverted child who threw herself birthday parties, inviting every neighbor between ages 4 and 85, into a girl who could barely speak in class. She had womanly curves; I starved myself until my father threatened to have me hospitalized. Her hair was long and thick; I had mine clipped short.
I knew my mother's disease wasn't her fault, but in my heart I blamed her. I felt that if she had been stronger, tried harder, she wouldn't have gotten sick. My father's side of the family was made up of quiet, stoic Midwesterners. Stoic was acceptable. I worked to swallow my emotions. I was operating under my own delusion: If I acted strong enough, I could avoid schizophrenia.
Meanwhile, my mother would take her medication for awhile; she'd grocery shop, go to church, make dinner. Then she'd have horrible side effects and go off her pills. She kept the stereo blasting to help quiet the voices in her head, and paced day and night, talking in gibberish. She looked like any addled bag lady, except she was my mother, and she was living in our house. The state refused to intervene no matter how we pleaded. We could leave, but she couldn't care for herself, so we stayed. Stoic.
My act got me labeled snooty, but without it I wouldn't have survived. By my senior year in high school, I trusted only a very few with my heart—my boyfriend, who later became my husband, and one close friend. With them, I could blow off steam, weep, and try to see the me they knew: smart, funny, capable. But no matter who I became as the years went by—a girl who earned a graduate degree, a woman who got married, sold her first story, had a baby—I knew that person was a sham. It was only a matter of time until the real me, the woman with schizophrenia, emerged and destroyed everything.
But a strange thing happened. I turned 32, the same age my mother was when she fell ill. Then, still healthy, I turned 33. With a huge sense of relief, I began to realize that I probably wasn't going to develop schizophrenia. And I realized something else—that my stoic act wasn't just an act. Beneath the armor I'd worn for so long out of fear, I truly was strong.
I didn't change drastically once I felt safe from schizophrenia, but I've slowly invited more people into my life. At my last birthday party, I invited all my neighbors, just as I did as a child. I no longer blame my mother for getting sick, though I am still sad she did. I'm glad that she finally agreed to be institutionalized. She's stable and seems, at long last, to be at peace.
I didn't inherit schizophrenia from my mother, but I did get her big laugh, her stubbornness, and her love of Smithfield ham. Once I knew that I wouldn't develop her illness, I realized that there are plenty of ways I'm like her. And that's just fine with me.Tags: emotional healthCopyright © 2017 Rodale Inc.
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Note: This post is part of the Mary Astor Blogathon hosted by Silver Screenings and Tales of the Easily Distracted.
Dodsworth (1936)
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Recently retired, auto executive Samuel Dodsworth (Walter Huston) takes a final opportunity to survey the automobile plant that has been his life for the past twenty years. He was the founder and president of Dodsworth Motors and is now retiring and at last taking time to see what can do for him. Part of this new phase in life includes his younger wife Fran (Ruth Chatterton). Fran sees the selling of the company as a new-found freedom. She has been jealous of Sam who (in her mind at least) has been able to escape the boredom of their home in Zenith by going to the plant each day. Fran has felt tied down to their life in Zenith, and is bored with the same people and activities. Their daughter is on her honeymoon with her new husband, and the new empty-nesters are eagerly preparing for a trip abroad to Europe.
From the onset of the voyage Sam is interested in exploration and adventure, he is exuberant at the thought of learning and seeing new things and often forgets his place and manners. Director William Wyler often shows Sam as looking out, heading out, on the go and eager. He may pause to look back occasionally but decisively he moves forward. Sam looks outward seeking new opportunities that peak his interest. Fran on the other hand is concerned with appearances. She often criticizes Sam or comments to others about his common mannerisms and snickers at the bourgeois American "tourists" on the ship. Traveling to Europe is only the first part of their adventure, and it is on this leg of the journey that Sam will first meet the beautiful and sensitive expatriate, Edith Cortright (Mary Astor). Edith shares Sam's frank nature and simple ideas, and seems immediately taken with Sam.
My dear don't
Unlike Sam, Fran does not enjoy the typical tourist activities on the ship and in Europe. It is on this trip that we begin to see Fran's true self as a narcissistic snob. She begins to create a new circle of friends for herself of Europeans that she finds are cultured, educated, and refined; everything she views Sam not to be. Fran also finds excitement in the new-found attention from other men. Sam will later excuse Fran's behavior as a fear of getting older (i.e. Fran's having a mid-life crises). Despite her behavior, Wyler was able to create some audience sympathy with the character of Fran, truly you do not want to complete hate her. Fran's venture outside of the bounds of her marriage begins with an on board flirtation with Captain Clyde Lockert (David Niven). However, Fran is surprised when what she sees as a flirtation leads to Lockert making an attempt to take things further. She rebuffs his attentions and is humiliated when Lockert points out he only acted on what was expected of him in the situation and leaves her with a warning not to start things she is not prepared to finish. But as the trip moves along, Fran will continue to start things, and her reactions towards affairs outside of her marriage will change along with her growing narcissism. Though she had refused the advances of Lockert, she does not refuse the advances of Arnold Iselin (Paul Lukas) a European businessman who she met through one of her new European friends. Fran invites Iselin to a small birthday dinner with a few other friends. While people are beginning to leave, Iselin lingers speaking to Fran. Edith walks in on them together and simply tells Fran "don't."
You ought to be smart enough not to care what people think.
That night in the hotel Fran pleads with Sam to return to Zenith and she will remain in Europe alone for the summer. According to Fran, Sam is racing towards old age and she needs to be able to live. As much as Sam would like to believe that this separation is only temporary and is only to allow Fran some space to be her own person, Fran has changed. She transforms to who she needs to be for this new crowd, to be what she feels she was destined to be. Fran makes herself out to be younger and continuously reminds Sam that she was young when he married her as if to convince herself that she can be young again under the right circumstances. Her new friends know little (if not anything) about her life in Zenith, including her grown daughter that lives in Zenith. In contrasts, Edith, embraces her age (to note in real life, Mary Astor was 30 when she played the character of Edith) and does what is comfortable for her. She makes no excuses for the way she lives, for example telling Sam that the reason she lives in Italy is because it's cheap. We would never find Fran making a statement like that, and in fact, if she cannot use Sam's money she has some money of her own. Fran continuously criticizes Sam for maintaining his same routines and manners, and not assimilating into European culture.
Sam will leave Fran alone in Europe, and she will begin an affair with Iselin. Sam will confront Fran about the affair. But, Fran is not prepared to leave Sam. There is a rainbow on the horizon for this couple. However, finding out that her daughter Emily is expecting a child, sends Fran further over the edge. Though she is with Sam she is frequently spending time with a European associate of his, Baron Kurt Von Obersdorf (Gregory Gaye). It is her relationship with Kurt and the prospect of marrying him, which finally resolves Fran to leave Sam.
Drifting isn't nearly so pleasant as it looks.
However, till the divorce is finalized Sam must remain in Europe. He now travels Europe alone, finding it difficult to find the same joy in the adventure that he had before. While in Italy, he reconnects with Edith. Sam had commented to Edith at the beginning of the trip that he only planned on staying abroad for about six months, after that he would homesick. This trip appears to have well reached past the point of Sam's amusement. Recognizing his loneliness Edith invites him to stay with her. At the villa we see Sam flourishing again, without him realizing it he and Edith have falling in love. They have begun to build a new life and make new plans for the future. But Edith worries that someday Sam may fall back into Fran's trap.
The old triangle stuff.
Sam had commented during the Arnold Iselin affair about "the old triangle stuff," and now Sam is involved in a triangle of his own. Fran with her admires created most of the emotional triangles in the film. There are not only script triangles, director William Wyler places the scenes where the characters are in this literal-physical triangle, typically with Fran playing a role. However, reviewing this marriage it is safe to say that even before the trip, there were three in the marriage, Sam, Fran and the business. With the business out of the picture, it is necessary for something to be between them, least they have to face each other. Sam is often the out-of-place piece in the trip, where Fran was the third wheel in Zenith. But even when Sam returns alone to Zentih he is still the third wheel despite being in his own home. His daughter and new husband are now living in the home, while waiting for their home to be built. Sam's son-in-law has now taken over many of the household duties and luxuries that were normally reserved for him, this includes the key to liquor cabinet and receiving of telegrams. Sam doesn't appear to find his place again till he reconnects with Edith. Fran on the other hand, even with Sam gone is still involved in triangles, this time with Kurt and his mother the Baroness (Maria Ouspenskaya would win an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her brief, yet memorable role as the Baroness).
That marriage is working out alright.
This film can be seen as a study in marriage. Simplistically, we see the ending of a marriage and the beginning of a new one. There is a wife in the middle of a mid-life crisis, and a husband who is embracing his new roles in life. We also see their daughter, recently married and beginning a new family with her husband. They are so dreamy-eyed and full of possibility it makes us hope that the turmoil in the Dodsworth marriage will not be a reflection on her and her husband.
Would you like to enjoy life for a while?
It is really hard for me to stop there without going on and telling you the end of the movie. I will just leave you wondering what Sam's future will be, whether it be with Fran or Edith.
But, before I end, something must be said for the partnership of director William Wyler and producer Sam Goldwyn. Dodsworth would earn a Best Picture nomination, and Wyler would win his first Best Director Academy Award for this film. Besides Dodsworth, they would partner on two other films Barbary Coast (1935) and The Best Years of Our Lives (1946). Not having seen Barbary Coast I cannot really comment on it. However, for the many that have seen The Best Years of Our Lives and enjoy Wyler and Goldwyn's storytelling and respect for characters and their development and changes in a film will enjoy Dodsworth. The dialogue of the characters is what shows the audience who they are, their motivations, and their flaws. It even helps the audience find some sympathy for the most unsympathetic characters (i.e. Fran Dodsworth). Mary Astor had said that the character of Edith Cortright was one of her favorite characters. At the time this film was in production, Astor was in the middle of a nasty divorce. She credits Edith as her inspiration for her demonstration of strength and determination during the trial. On a final note, Walter Huston originated the role of Samuel Dodsworth initially on Broadway in the stage production of Dodsworth. He would reprise the role in the Lux Radio Theater broadcast on October 4, 1937.
Images from: Dodsworth. Dir. William Wyler. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1936. DVD.
Tagged: Barbary Coast, David Niven, Dodsworth, Gregory Gaye, Maria Ouspenskaya, Mary Astor, Mary Astor Blogathon, Paul Lukas, Ruth Chatterton, Samuel Goldwyn, Samuel Goldwyn Productions, The Best Years of Our Lives, Walter Huston, William Wyler

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The district is accepting applications through Friday from parents of English-speaking, Spanish-speaking and bilingual children interested in enrolling in the program, which will include one Spanish classroom and one English classroom. Students will alternate between classes, with the goal of being able to speak and read both languages fluently.
Traci McPhee, whose 5-year-old son Jack attends a Spanish-immersion preschool in Walnut Creek, said she's excited about the pilot kindergarten program because it will give him the opportunity to build on what he has learned so far.
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It is the only dual-immersion program in the Mt. Diablo district. Jeanne Duarte-Armas, director of English learner services, said students can apply to transfer to Bancroft from other district schools, or from other districts. Preference will be given to those residing in the Bancroft attendance area, then to district residents, then to those from outside the district.
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Lt. Gov. Abramson Announces T.RAD North America to Invest $10.8 Million in Hopkinsville Plant, Retain More Than 400 Jobs
Japanese-owned radiator manufacturer to increase production, purchase new equipment
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Steve Beshear and Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abramson today announced T.RAD North America Inc. plans to invest $10.8 million in production upgrades for its Hopkinsville operations, which consists of two plants, the aluminum division and copper/brass division. The investment will allow the company to retain its existing workforce of 410 people.
"T.RAD North America is a valuable asset to the Hopkinsville area, and we're proud to be part of the growth and success we're seeing today," Gov. Beshear said. "This is a perfect example of one of the key goals of my administration, which is to partner with Kentucky businesses to help keep them competitive and prosperous right here in the Commonwealth."
The proposed project includes the purchase of new equipment to increase production capacity and meet the demand for lighter weight aluminum products. The expansion will also place all administrative staff from both the copper/brass and aluminum divisions in one location.
Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson joined local and company officials for the announcement on the growth of T.RAD North America.
"This is a day when we can celebrate a real win-win situation," said Lt. Gov. Abramson. "T.RAD North America's investment is a statement of its commitment to Hopkinsville and a testament to the qualities of the area, including a close proximity to customers, easy access to shipping ports, low energy costs and an available workforce skilled in automotive manufacturing."
Kentucky is home to more than 440 automotive-related industries that employ more than 68,000 people. Additionally, Kentucky ranks third highest in auto industry-related employment as a percent of total state employment among the top motor vehicle producing states in the United States.
"Since 1988, when Toyo Radiator, now T.RAD Japan, decided to locate in Hopkinsville we have experienced great cooperation from the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the local community in growing our company, beginning with 50 employees to our current 410," said Hiromi Kanoh, president of T.RAD Japan. "We are excited about our future and believe the Hopkinsville community will continue to provide us with an excellent workforce and good relationships with the both state and local governments."
Just last month, Gov. Beshear made an economic development trip to Japan to promote economic development growth of Kentucky-based Japanese companies. Japanese-owned companies already operate more than 150 facilities in Kentucky and provide more than 34,000 full-time jobs. Additionally, Kentucky has the country's second-highest Japanese foreign direct investment on a per capita basis.
"This is an exciting announcement for Hopkinsville and the surrounding region," said Sen. Joey Pendleton, of Hopkinsville. "T.RAD North America continues to enhance our position as the prime location for innovative businesses to plant themselves, grow roots and be cultivated into the fertile soil we are developing to be the regional leader in excellence in our new economy. This multi-million dollar investment shows the company's commitment to our community and speaks highly of our workforce."
"T.RAD North America has been a great corporate partner, so I'm certainly happy to see it invest more in the community and our second-to-none workforce," said Rep. John Tilley, of Hopkinsville. "This is further proof that our local economy is getting stronger every day."
"Hopkinsville is pleased to have yet another expansion by T.RAD North America," said Hopkinsville Mayor Dan Kemp. "This is another major expansion of their operation here in our community since they began operations in Hopkinsville in 1988. They are a world leader in the production of radiators with facilities all over the world, with their only U.S. facility located here in our community."
"Christian County is again excited about T.RAD North America's current expansion project," said Christian County Judge-Executive Steve Tribble. "The company has continued to make major investments in Christian County adding new office space and manufacturing equipment. This multi-million dollar expansion shows the continued support and commitment of T.RAD to our county. On behalf of the Christian County Fiscal Court, I want to thank them for this investment in our area."To encourage the investment in Hopkinsville, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority preliminarily approved T.RAD North America for tax incentives up to $2 million through the Kentucky Reinvestment Act (KRA). KRA is designed to assist companies that need to make significant capital investment in Kentucky facilities in order to remain competitive.
Information on Kentucky's economic development efforts and programs is available at www.ThinkKentucky.com. Fans of the Cabinet for Economic Development can also join the discussion on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ThinkKentucky or follow on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/ThinkKentucky.
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Elsevier's ClinicalKey is now available through the Health Sciences Resources A-Z list, as well as through the All Databases A-Z list. ClinicalKey will replace MDConsult in mid-January 2014, and includes most of the content currently in that resource, plus more. All content can be searched through a single search box, or specific types of information can be selected from the top of the screen.
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Canine congestive heart failure isn't an illness in itself, but the end result of heart disease.
Dogs don't have 'dog heart attacks' in the way people do, but there are several different types of canine heart problems that can cause heart failure in dogs.
Some of these are inherited, others develop as a result of a separate condition (such as a tumor or viral illness).
Most of these eventually lead to canine congestive heart failure and, heartbreakingly, to death.
This is a horribly sad subject to write about, but as statistics indicate at least 1 in every 10 dogs will be affected by heart failure during their lifetime, it's something every dog owner needs to know about.
Rottweilers are among the breeds that suffer from a congenital (inherited) canine heart condition called Sub Aortic Stenosis. Overall, this is the second most common form of heart malformation seen in dogs.
In fact, this form of heart disease in dogs seems to be a growing problem and is now being recognized and diagnosed more often, and in more breeds, than ever before.
Sub Aortic Stenosis is the form of canine heart disease most often seen in Rottweilers.
Other breeds that seem to have a predisposition to this problem include also Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, German Shorthaired Pointers, Bouviers de Flandres, Newfoundlands, Boxers and Bull Terriers.
It's recently been
found that Bernese Mountain Dogs are also at risk of developing this condition.
Sub Aortic Stenosis is an inherited and progressive heart disease in dogs. It has three classifications - Mild, Moderate or Severe.
In mild cases dogs may be asymptomatic (show no symptoms at all), or they may be so slight as to go unnoticed. These dogs may live perfectly normal lives, of average length.
For dogs with moderate to severe SAS, symptoms can appear anywhere between 3 weeks of age and 4 - 7 years or more.
Moderately affected dogs may need only medications and some lifestyle changes to reach a reasonable life expectancy, those with the more severe form of SAS (or who show symptoms very early in life) often live for only a year or two, sometimes only months.
Once canine congestive heart failure develops, most dogs die within 6 months.
So, what is Sub Aortic Stenosis?
Basically, it's a malformation of the heart which results in a narrowed left ventricle. This creates a sort of 'bottle-neck' in the bloodflow through this valve, and the heart has to work much harder to pump blood.
Gradually the heart muscle thickens and becomes scarred, and pumping becomes less efficient over time. When the dogs heart is no longer strong enough to pump enough blood to keep up with the body's need for oxygen, fluid starts to build up in the heart, lungs and other organs and areas of the body.
As it worsens, the dogs' heart begins to fail and he/she eventually dies from heart failure.
Alternatively, sudden death (without prior warning) is also a fairly common result of SAS. In these cases, the scarring and thickening of the heart alone are enough to cause severe irregularities in the dogs' heartbeat.
These arrythmias are often fatal and are responsible for many, seemingly 'out-of-the blue', deaths.
Although Rottweilers and many other breeds are more likely to suffer from the congenital form of canine congestive heart failure, there are other conditions that can have the same effect.
These include inflammation due to infection, disease or trauma (it's worth noting that Rotties are one of the breeds who are at high risk of contracting Canine Parvovirus, and Parvo can lead to complications including weakened heart muscle), heart tumors, heartworm infestation, cardiomyopathy (narrowed heart chambers) and more.
Here is a little more information on a two other common causes of canine congestive heart failure....
This causes the muscles of the dog's heart chambers to stretch (dilate), and as they become thinner and weaker the heart becomes less efficient at pumping blood around the body.
As the condition progresses, irregular heartbeats start to occur (arrhythmia) and fluid begins to build up. The end result is canine heart failure.
This condition is most often seen in large and giant breed dogs including Doberman Pinschers, Labrador and Golden Retrievers, Deerhounds and Irish Wolfhounds.
MVD in dogs is caused by deterioration of the Mitral valves of the heart. As the dog ages, the valves become weak and are unable to close properly after pumping, causing blood to flow back into the dogs heart. The end result of this is canine congestive heart failure.
Mitral Valve Disease is mostly seen in older dogs, and in the smaller breeds. Statistics show that it affects over 10% of elderly dogs.
Although a degenerative condition, it's also congenital (hereditary) in nature, and is especially common in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (up to 20 times more common in this breed), affecting them earlier in life and progressing more rapidly.
Although one of the most frightening things about SAS is that affected dogs may not show any symptoms at all, generally dogs who are suffering from congestive heart failure often exhibit several of these symptoms....
If you notice any of these symptoms in your dog, it's vital to get him
examined by a veterinarian right away.
Bear in mind that many of these symptoms can indicate a whole range of
other health problems too - some of them serious, some not.
If your Rottie has some of these signs, it doesn't necessarily mean his heart is in trouble, but it DOES mean that you need to have him checked out by your vet.
If your vet does suspect a heart problem, there are a few diagnostic procedures he will probably take.
The first is to listen for canine heart murmurs in your dogs' heart rhythm by listening to his heart with a stethoscope. He may also check for signs of fluid retention/swelling, or take chest X-rays.
The next step would be to refer you and your dog to see a veterinarian who specializes in canine cardiac care (certified veterinary cardiologist).
Although the initial exam done by your vet can often detect a problem, the only difinitive diagnosis of canine congestive heart failure is made using ultrasound - to be exact a dopplar echocardiogram is needed.
The earlier this condition can be recognized, the better chances your dog has of spending more time with you.
Even in dogs who show no symptoms of Sub Aortic Stenosis, a dopplar echocardiogram can detect the underlying condition if it's present.
Because many dogs have no symptoms, and because this is often a congenital condition, ALL breeding dogs should be screened this way early in life, and before they are bred.
What sort of treatment your dog receives for his heart problems, partly depends on the specific condition that has caused his heart failure. But there are quite a few options that your veterinarian may suggest.
Often, a dog who is showing signs of canine congestive heart failure will need to spend some time at the veterinary clinic (maybe overnight, maybe for several days) while his condition is monitored and stabilized.
During his stay he may be given diuretics to reduce any fluid build up in his body, and even oxygen to help his breathing.
After that, he will likely be sent home with some medications and a list of instructions.
The medications that he may be prescribed (and remember every case is unique, and every dogs' needs are different) include..
In addition to taking medications, your dog will probably need to make some 'lifestyle' changes, such as lowering levels of exercise and avoiding too much excitement/stress, dietary changes (particularly reducing sodium), and avoiding extremely hot or cold temperatures.
So, you're probably wondering what you can do yourself to help your dog if he's got heart problems. Although professional, and specialized, veterinary care is vital there are things that you can do to help improve his quality of life, and maybe even lengthen it a bit.
The first and most important task is to make sure that your dog does get that essential veterinary care. Once you have a diagnosis, and a treatment regimen in place, it's up to you to make sure that your dog is a 'compliant' patient!
Always follow your vets' orders very carefully, and ensure that your dog gets his medications on time and in the correct dosage. Also, implement any dietary or lifestyle changes your vet recommends.
Also important, is to give your dog lots of love and attention, and be patient with him. He may need to urinate a lot more than usual (due to the diuretics), and may be tired a lot and even a little 'grouchy'. Make allowances for him and support him every step of the way.
Educate yourself about his condition as much as you can, ask questions and find out exactly what has caused your dogs' heart problems, and what the prognosis is.
There are natural supplements (including certain vitamins and minerals) which can help improve and maintain his condition.
These shouldn't replace
mainstream veterinary care or medications, but you can use them alongside normal veterinary procedures- but don't forget to tell your vet about any alternative, natural, homeopathic or over-the-counter products you're giving your dog.
Some natural supplements that are often recommended include Omega-3 Fish Oils, the amino acids Taurine and L-Carnitine and certain , and Vitamin/Mineral Supplements
Always let your vet know whatever you decide to give your dog - he may even have some recommendations himself.
When it comes to dogs that are showing only very mild symptoms, or those that are totally healthy (and you want them to stay that way!) you can give them certain herbal/natural products as a preventative measure.
These supplements can help strengthen your dogs cardiac and circulatory systems, and improve their immune function. Here are a couple that are worth checking out Resvantage Canine for Dog and Young At Heart - Heart for Dog Heart Disease
Getting the right veterinary care for a dog who has a serious health condition can be very expensive.
Make sure that you have the necessary financial resources to take care of your pet if the worst happens. Dog health insurance can help you to do this, it can be a (literal) life-saver!


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big bang theory
This spring scientists announced that they had found gravitational waves, the "smoking gun" evidence that the universe rapidly expanded in the trillionths of a second after the Big Bang. But new studies suggest that waves they found were just dust in the Milky Way galaxy. Continue reading
Scientists say they have found evidence confirming a theory that our cosmos expanded from almost nothing to its first huge growth spurt in just fractions of a second after the Big Bang. A telescope at the South Pole revealed patterns and skewed light waves created by gravitational ripples from the incredible expansion. Gwen Ifill interviews Sean Carroll of the California Institute of Technology. Continue reading


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Some thoughts on Winston and Northland
As we have seen TV3 is touting a poll that shows Winston Peters is supposedly ahead in the race for Northland.
Do I believe this?
Sure…Winston should be ahead, I'm surprised he isn't ahead more.
TV3 commissioned this poll literally just hours after Mark Osborne had been selected for National. He is an unknown to the wider electorate.
Winston, the dear old trougher has been around politics for more than 40 years. He is as well-known to everyone as lines on their palms of their hands.
He should have come first in that poll.
But are Northlanders really as stupid as TV3 has led us to believe?
A man over 70 years of age, who couldn't walk 100m briskly let along run it without risk of a coronary or stroke is the "Force for the North"…more like a spent force, or a farce.
He bangs on about his beloved Northland but spent a lifetime running in seats in Auckland and the Bay of Plenty. He got spanked by Lockwood Smith in his only real selection in a general seat and ran off to play in Hunua, which proved a temporary assignment. Remember when he was happy to be the member for Tauranga, until a young whipper snapper with a croaky voice kept him out. Now he lives in Auckland and yet professes his love for Northland.
A love so fickle that NZ First hasn't stood a candidate in Northland for three consecutive elections…this is the "force for the North"?
The media love promoting Winston, and they never hold him to account. When did you see anyone in the media hold the old trougher to account for any of what I have outlined above? Read more »


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FRISCO, Texas -- Representing your country is among the highest honors an athlete can receive, and it is an honor a number of FC Dallas Academy and Home Grown players competing in this week's Generation adidas Cup at Pizza Hut Park have earned.
"Playing on the international level is one of the more meaningful moments in a player's development path," said Oscar Pareja, director of the FCD Academy. "Players are exposed to a different environment and talent level, and so they learn to react differently and gain confidence."
The 2011 Generation adidas Cup consists of a U-15 and U-17 tournament for Academy teams of MLS clubs. Included on both FCD squads are players who have the notice of their country's national federation, including two who suited up for their national teams in the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico – goalkeeper Richard Sanchez (Mexico) and defender Kellyn Acosta (U.S.).
The GA Cup marks Sanchez's first FCD appearance since the U-17 World Cup.
Sanchez helped the Mexico U-17s win the World Cup championship, playing in all seven of El Tri's matches for the full 90 minutes. Mexico defeated Uruguay 2-0 in the Cup Final at Mexico City's famed Estadio Azteca in front of a crowd of more than 100,000.
"I learned a lot, not only as a player, but as a person," said Sanchez. "On a personal level, I got to speak to different players from other nations and learned about their cultures. Soccer-wise, I was exposed to different styles of play by the European and African teams."
Three of Sanchez's teammates on the FCD U-17s GA Cup roster played for the U.S. in the U-17 World Cup – Acosta, forward Alfred Koroma and center back Alessandro Mion.
A number of their U.S. teammates are playing for other academy teams in the GA Cup, including forward Dillon Serna (Colorado Rapids), midfielder Andrew Souders (Columbus Crew) and goalkeepers Kendall McIntosh (San Jose Earthquakes) and Fernando Pino (Houston Dynamo).
Acosta is one of the youngest players in the U.S. Residency Program and started for the U.S. in matches against Cuba and Panama in the 2011 CONCACAF U-17 Championship. The defender logged 113 minutes in an overtime win against El Salvador in the quarterfinals, which clinched a spot for the U.S. in the U-17 World Cup.
Acosta was also the youngest player on the U.S. U-17 World Cup team, and played in all four of the team's matches from start to finish.
Acosta attributed his growth and national team success to his beginnings in the FCD Academy.
"There are several national team players in the Academy," said Acosta. "The coaching staff is great. They pushed me every day to become a better player and helped me get to the level to play for the national team."
Other FCD players in the GA Cup have received national team attention.
Fernando Laverde, a regular on the FCD U-17s in the GA Cup, has spent time in the U.S. U-17 Residency Program, while two FCD U-15s in the GA Cup, Martin Salas and Christian Ramirez, have spent time with the U.S. U-15s.
Producing national team players is not a first for Dallas. A number of FCD Academy and Home Grown players have suited up for their countries.
FCD Home Growns Moises Hernandez, Bryan Levya, Ruben Luna and Victor Ulloa have all been called up by U-20 national teams -- Hernandez and Ulloa by the U.S., and Levya and Luna by Mexico.
Four players have spent time with the U.S. U-18s -- Michael Ambrose, Jack Coleman, Boyd Okwuonu and Home Grown player Jonathan Top. Ambrose and Okwuonu were named to the 18-man U-18 roster that recently competed in Northern Ireland at the 2011 Milk Cup.
"We have two primary goals in the Academy," said Pareja. "First is to develop players to put on the path towards either the first team or college. The second is developing players to where they have a chance of playing for their national team. The strength of the Academy can be measured in part by the number of our players featured on national teams. It's an honor for the program."
Pareja said players returning from national teams bring confidence and experience back with them which in turn spreads to their teammates. That experience has contributed to FCD's success in the GA Cup. Through their first two games at the tournament FCD's U-15s have outscored their opponents 4-1, and the U-17s went unbeaten in the groups stage to win Group A and a chance to compete for the championship.
"My time with the national team helped me grow as a player," said Acosta. "I got to play with the best players of my age group in the country and my time with them helped prepare me for the Generation adidas Cup."
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FRISCO, Texas -- Representing your country is among the highest honors an athlete can receive, and it is an honor a number of FC Dallas Academy and Home Grown players competing in this week's Generation adidas Cup at Pizza Hut Park have earned.


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Girl's day out!
Victoria Beckham is in NYC for Fashion Week, and the 37-year-old designer has been taking her 9-week-old daughter Harper Seven just about everywhere with her.
PHOTOS: Look back at Victoria's posh pregnancy
The duo, who hit up the Prada store earlier in the week, wore matching pink outfits for a trip to FAO Schwarz, followed by a stop at the Marc Jacobs boutique in SoHo on Thursday. See more pictures of the mother-daughter duo.
A super-slim Beckham carried her daughter, while rocking nude Christian Louboutin Daffodil platform pumps with a six and a half inch heel!
In addition to Harper, Victoria and hubby David Beckham have three sons together: Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, 9, and Cruz, 6.


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Most people sipping cappuccinos or cocktails at the Cabana Lounge in uMhlanga are unaware that the owner and hostess of this colourful, relaxing venue was South Africa's gymnastics darling of the 70s, Debbie Bingham.
Now 53, Debbie Nicolson looks every bit the well groomed, personable businesswoman – and her elfin features, toned body and statuesque posture reflect the years of training and exceptional talent that made her a household name in South Africa and saw her grabbing headlines in national newspapers.
Today, however, she likes to fly below the radar, and is only too happy not to be recognised and simply to enjoy being in the hospitality industry.
With the Olympics just weeks away, Debbie will be watching the gymnasts on the big screen in the lounge, no doubt a bit wistful that she never got the chance to participate – South Africa was banned from participation during much of the apartheid era.
And no doubt memories of her short and dazzling gymnastics career will be not far from her mind.
In the lush courtyard of the lounge, she spoke candidly of her time as a Springbok gymnast, her passion for the sport, the events that led to her quitting at 17 and almost losing her life to anorexia.
"It was tough and the pressure was immense, but I would do it all again," she says.
She remembers how she was introduced to the sport.
"As a child, I loved to move. I was always jumping and doing cartwheels and my PE teacher at school suggested I take up gymnastics. So, at the age of nine, I joined the Tech Gym Club. Soon I was attending three classes a week and my mother would drive me into town and wait with my two sisters (who were so patient, as this went on for years) while I was in class."
Her gym instructor saw exceptional talent and told the Binghams that their daughter's best opportunity was to go to Johannesburg and train under South African team coach Nellie Synman. Derrick and Wendy Bingham made the difficult decision to pack their daughter off to Johannesburg at the age of 14 for intensive training.
"I lived with various families, attending various schools, besides spending several hours in the gym every day. It was tough and I realise now that I missed out on being a normal teenager."
They were, however, her glory years as a gymnast and she travelled to many countries with the national team to represent South Africa at international competitions, frequently coming home with medals and trophies.
At 16 Debbie returned to Durban and tried to motivate and coach herself. However, to retain her position in the Springbok team she was forced to return to Johannesburg, finally matriculating at Northview High in 1976.
She quit gymnastics the same year, at the age of 17.
"I lost my drive and passion for high-level competition and never walked back into the gym for years, until I returned as a coach," she says.
A career in entertainment beckoned. She got a part in the movie Winners 2 and made her stage debut in Taubie Kushlick's Director of the Opera, but beneath the glamour and accolades, Debbie was waging a battle with anorexia.
Pressure to be thin for her sport – gymnasts were weighed every Monday – had taken its toll. Debbie had felt her life in the spotlight was becoming increasingly beyond her control, and, like most anorexics, eating was something she could control.
"Anorexia is a disease of deceit and my greatest fear was of getting fat. I learnt to hide food and to lie about what I was eating. I would eat in front of people, then purge. I became obsessed with myself. When you train five hours a day, seven days a week, you become obsessed with yourself and this is where the dangers begin."
She returned to Durban and when her weight plummeted to 38kg she was hospitalised. It took two years for her to recover and she credits the love and support of her parents for her survival.
But after giving up gymnastics, she had time on her hands and friends introduced her to marijuana. She was charged with possession in 1984 and given a four-month suspended sentence. It was a turning point and she decided to clean up her life and return to gymnastics as a coach.
She married Thomas Nicolson and moved to the US where she had two daughters, Yazmine and Jamaica, now 25 and 23. She coached gymnastics in the US before the family returned to South Africa in 1994.
Today she is happily settled in Ballito, she gives talks to young people on the dangers of anorexia and drugs, and emphasises that the youth must have access to support systems.
"I could not have recovered on my own," she says, confirming her strong Christian faith.
For the past year Debbie has run Cabana Lounge.
"My first job was at Cabana Beach Hotel in 1977. Tourists came in droves and it was the tallest building in uMhlanga! Now I am here again – life has come full circle."
The lounge is a cheerful coffee shop by day and cocktail lounge by night. Debbie, whose passion is entertainment, would like to see it used for supper theatres, Sunday brunches, book club get-togethers, family functions – any occasion that needs an ambient venue.
* On Saturday from 6pm to 9pm and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm Steve Fataar and friends – including Sandy Bigara, Peter Misselbrook and Raven Rudolph – will perform. Entrance is free and snacks, coffee and cocktails will be on sale. Enquiries: Debbie at 083 776 8297.


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Ocean House maintains an exclusive membership at Pond View Racquet and Croquet Club.
At Pond View, just minutes from the resort, guests can enjoy four Har-Tru outdoor courts, and three hard indoor courts as well as private instruction.
Pro Shop
Pond View's Pro Shop carries a full line of Wilson and Prince racquets. Demo racquets are also available for rent, with rental fees applied to sale price. Custom racquet stringing and new grips can be delivered within 24 hours. Ball hoppers can be rented from the Pro Shop.
Private Lessons and Clinics
Pond View offers one-on-one, half-hour or hour-long private lessons for adults and juniors. Group clinics are also offered, for groups of three or four players (adult or junior) with a teaching pro for half-hour or hour-long sessions.
For more information, please contact Destination Services at the Ocean House at 401.584.7000 or visit www.pondviewracquetclub.com.


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Titans LB Zach Brown could miss season after tearing pectoral muscle
Tennessee Titans starting linebacker Zach Brown tore his pectoral muscle and could miss the rest of the season, coach Ken Whisenhunt announced on Monday.
Brown suffered the injury during the first quarter of Sunday's win over the Kansas City Chiefs and was replaced by Zaviar Gooden.
Undrafted wideout Allen Hurns breaks out as Jags' upset attempt falls short
Brown, 24, recorded 140 tackles and 9.5 sacks in 32 games over the last two seasons with the Titans. The Titans drafted him in the second round out of North Carolina in 2012.
Tennessee hosts the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
#Titans coach Ken Whisenhunt said LB Zach Brown has a torn pectoral, potential season-ender, and will know more tomorrow.
— Tennessee Titans (@TennesseeTitans) September 8, 2014
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McCullough Field is a popular spot for softball leagues, pick-up basketball games and volleyball tournaments. This summer, the sports spot will be the site for something a little more unusual: free, outdoor yoga classes for adults and kids.
Carl Powell, who owns the Magnificent Body in Laurel and was appointed the city's health and wellness ambassador in 2011, is bringing the yoga classes to the stage area of McCullough Field on three Saturdays, May 18, June 22 and July 13, at 1 p.m. Powell said he has two goals for the outdoor exercise: help Laurel residents understand how to take care of themselves; and erase any misconceptions folks might have about yoga and who might benefit from practicing yoga.
"Parents can bring their kids for a Saturday outing," Powell said.
Participants should bring a mat or blanket, and keep in mind that rain could cancel the class.
Powell also has a free tai chi class scheduled for June 7, 6 to 7 p.m., at the Laurel Armory, Fifth and Montgomery streets. The class will be taught by David Dorian Ross, of California, a champion tai chi competitor who has hosted public television programs.
As health and wellness ambassador, Powell has hosted lunch and learn classes for city employees, and also hosts programs on Laurel's cable television station. He said future plans include creating a city health and wellness committee of trainers, acupuncturists and health instructors who would volunteer their time to help promote health and fitness.


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Pros: affordable, durable, no leaks, fit fairly well
Cons: lining stays wet which causes/irritates rashes
The first time I tried Luvs on my daughter, she was wearing size 3 diapers. We had just had some horrible experiences with Huggies and some less-than-stellar experiences with Pampers Baby-Dry. I was weary of the whole diaper industry but still willing to try something new in hopes of finding an affordable, comfortable, and absorbent option. Being that my daughter was only around 6 months old I knew we still had a long way to go before we could say goodbye to the disposable tushy covers so I figured I should find at least one brand that I could consistently rely on. Weve since used Luvs in size 3 and 4. Its not perfect, but it does the job.
Luvs is a disposable diaper made by Pampers. It resembles Pampers Baby-Dry in many ways. It has a soft, clothlike cover and is basically rectangular in shape. It has stretchy leg gathers and large, sticky tabs that also have a Velcro portion. Like a Baby-Dry diaper, the waistband on a Luvs one does not stretch. The only adjustable part is the tab, which can be pulled tighter and fastened more toward the center of the front cover. Luvs diapers currently sport the unisex Blues Clues pup on the front band, where the size number is also printed. The inside border color, which shows through on the outside of the diaper as a lighter shade, is lavender.
Unlike Baby-Dry diapers, Luvs does not have a baby powder scent (the box claims they have a fresh scent, but I dont detect any). They also dont have a super-absorbent blue center strip. Instead, they are a bit more bulky with a little more inner padding.
Luvs diapers are available in sizes 1 through 6 (from 8 to over 35 lbs.) and in many package sizes. I recently bought the 92-diaper box of size 4s for about $18 (19 cents per diaper) at Target. Ive seen Luvs diapers at Babies R Us and many grocery and discount stores.
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Size 1............8-14 pounds
Size 2............12-18 pounds
Size 3............16-28 pounds
Size 4............22-37 pounds
Size 5............over 27 pounds
Size 6............over 35 pounds
I think weve only experienced one major leak with these diapers. Theyre not our staple brand so its possible that this minimal amount is due to low usage. Although these resemble the Baby-Dry brand, they dont lock away moisture as well as it does. Instead, when diapers are fully saturated, the top layer feels wet. In fact, when diapers are only moderately full, the top layer feels fairly damp. For babies who are prone to diaper rash, this could lead to some serious irritation.
Ive been lucky with my daughter. Her skin is fairly hardy and she really hasnt had many rashes. The few shes had have been food related. During one of those outbreaks, we were using Luvs diapers and I had to switch to another brand for a few days because these seemed to make her rash worse. I guess because they stay wet and the moisture irritated her already raw skin. But during non-rash periods (most of the time), these diapers havent caused any irritation.
While my 26.5 lb. 19-month-old has had to move up to size 5 diapers in some of the cheaper store brands, including Kirkland Signature, she can still comfortably fit into size 4 Luvs. The feather-thin side tabs, however, tend to bunch up a bit after shes been running around. They havent irritated her thighs or waist, but it looks a little less comfortable than some other brands.
But the leg gathers fit snugly. Despite their stretchiness, they dont dig into her upper thighs. Some cheaper brands leave red marks where the elastic falls. The non-elastic waistband is soft and looks comfortable. The diaper feels plush and stays put. The only possible discomfort, other than the wetness, which under normal conditions doesnt seem to bother my daughter, is the bunching of the inner padding. It doesnt break up like the Kirkland diapers, but it does sag and looks like it makes walking more uncomfortable than with the thinner Baby-Drys. Still, my daughter doesnt seem to notice and the diapers dont leak out.
Ive only used disposable diapers on my daughter so there was never any expectation for longevity. But I do expect a diaper to hold up overnight. The inner gel shouldnt crumble and stick to my daughters skin. The top layer shouldnt shred. The tabs should easily open and close without losing their stickiness. And, of course, the tabs shouldnt break off during normal usage.
Luvs lives up to my definition of diaper durability. Theyve never fallen apart. Ive never seen any gel beads leak out onto my daughters bottom. And I dont think the tabs have ever broken off while I was fastening them.
For babies, like mine, who arent prone to constant rashes, these are a solid choice. They feel soft, they fit well, the sizes havent been way off, they dont fall apart, and we havent had any leaks. Its harder to find coupons for them, but they are consistently cheaper than Pampers other well-made diapers. That said, they dont lock away moisture as well as the more expensive alternatives, which means more irritation for rash-prone babies. Because the inner lining stays wet, I would not use these on a child who already has a rash.
The one odd thing about this diaper is the lavender color. I have no problem with it for my little girl, but Im not sure how many moms would use it on their little boys.
Contoured Shape: Great leakage protection without the bulk.
Blue Sides and Leg Cuffs: Stretchy to fit your baby.
Cottony Fabric and Great Original Scent: Feels soft and smells fresh
Cloth-Like Fasteners: With large fastening areas that can be used again and again.
Blue Quilted Backsheet: A quilted design with a cloth-like backsheet.
Here are some other diapers Ive reviewed:
Kirkland Signature
Pampers Baby-Dry
Pampers Swaddlers


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The Dark Knight Returns Made in the 80's Fan Cast, An End to the 60's TV Show
My take on an 1980's Adaptation of the Frank Miller, Klaus Jansen, and Lynn Varley Graphic Novel restoring the complexity and Darkness to the Batman and adapting it to Darkening the the TV Series
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NOTE: I would like Everyone to know that this cast came from and idea of me wondering how a Batman Dark Knight Returns Movie would have been like had it piggy backed it's continuity after the T.V. Show. Personally I think it would have been an awesome way of Darkening up the Adam West Universe while giving it some growth, deepness, and an ending that would capture the attention of all fans. I am a hug fan of this book, as well as the T.V. Series, and I am certainly aware of the Irony in this fan cast as the intention of the book was to bring Batman back into the darkness after so many years in the campy world set in the T.V. Series. But using the T.V. Series would be a great way of doing this story.
Major Changes:
-This is treated as Bookend for the Batman 1960's T.V. Series.
-Harvey Dent is replaced by Chief O'Hara from the T.V. Series to make Two Face more emotionally connected to Batman instead of a character that wasn't introduce through the T.V. Series.
-Dick Grayson is the dead Robin, Not Jason Todd.
-Carol Ferris and Lana Lang are both replaced with Barbara Gordon as a way of shortening the cast list and give a character more screen time while also making it less DC and more Batman.
-Oliver Queen/Green Arrow is replaced with Britt Reid/Green Hornet.
-Abner is a more Physical antagonist instead of just a bomb maker.
The Dark Knight Returns is set in a dystopian near-future version of Gotham City. A year is never specified, though it has been a full decade since the last reported sighting of Batman, the current American President appears to be Ronald Reagan or someone using his image, and the Cold War is still ongoing. The author also alludes to the deaths of Bruce Wayne's parents as being on the night of a movie theater showing of Tyrone Power in The Mark of Zorro, a movie with a release date of November 8th, 1940, a time when Bruce was a youth. Virtually all superheroes, with the exception of Superman, have been forced into retirement or otherwise driven away by a populace that no longer trusts them. Bruce Wayne, now 55, has voluntarily retired from crime fighting following the death (under unspecified circumstances) of Dick Grayson, Robin. In the absence of superheroes, criminals run amok, and a gang called the Mutants terrorizes Gotham City.
The return of an old enemy prompts Wayne to don the Batman costume once again: Chief O'Hara, thought cured after Wayne paid for plastic surgery to repair his disfigured face, is holding the city for ransom with a bomb. Batman confronts O'Hara, whose face is swathed in bandages, and realizes that his old foe, while physically cured, is still disfigured in his own mind.
The city is saved, but the populace debates whether Batman's brand of vigilantism has any place in society. The media plays a large role in DKR, with the narrative broken up by news reports and "talking head" editorials debating events in the story as they unfold.
After Batman saves her from a Mutant attack, 13-year-old Carrie Kelley buys herself a knock-off Robin costume, and searches for Batman to aid him. She finds Batman at the city dump, where he is fighting the Mutants. The Mutants' leader defeats Batman in combat, but Kelley distracts him long enough for Batman to pacify him and Kelley pulls Batman into the tank-like Batmobile. Kelley attends to Batman's wounds as the vehicle drives toward the Batcave. Once home, Batman takes Carrie on as the new Robin despite the objections of his butler, Alfred. With the help of retiring Commissioner James Gordon, the Mutants' leader is allowed to escape from jail, and Batman beats him in a mud fight in front of the assembled gang. The Mutants disband as a result of his humiliation, forming several smaller gangs, one of which, the "Sons of the Batman," uses extremely violent methods (up to and including murder) to "purge" Gotham of its criminal element.
Meanwhile, the return of Batman causes The Joker to awaken from a years-long catatonic state at Arkham Asylum. The Joker convinces his psychiatrist, Dr. Bartholomew Wolper, that he is sane and feels remorse for his crimes. Seeking to discredit Batman, whom he has crusaded against in the media, Wolper appears with the Joker on a late-night talk show. While the police, now led by the anti-vigilante Commissioner Ellen Yindel, attack Batman, the Joker murders everyone in the television studio (including Wolper) and escapes. He finds Selina Kyle, and after finding out what he wants from her gags her, beats her, dresses her in a Wonder Woman costume, and binds her with a gold-covered rope. Batman and Robin free her, and track the Joker to a county fair, where he has already murdered many people. Batman defeats Joker in a violent showdown, breaking his neck but stopping just short of killing him. The Joker twists his neck until his spine breaks completely, taunting Batman as he dies with the knowledge that he will be charged with a murder he couldn't bring himself to commit. Batman escapes, but not before another confrontation with the Gotham police, and a citywide manhunt is now on for the Caped Crusader.
After Superman diverts a Russian nuclear warhead which then detonates in a desert, Gotham is hit by an electromagnetic pulse, and descends into chaos during the resulting blackout. Batman and Robin train former Mutants and the Sons of the Batman in non-lethal fighting to stop looting and ensure the flow of needed supplies. In the midst of nuclear winter conditions, Gotham becomes the safest city in America; the U.S. government, seeing this as an embarrassment, orders Superman to take Batman down. Having been warned of the government's plans by Britt Reid, the former Green Hornet, Batman confronts Superman. Symbolically, their duel takes place in Crime Alley, where Bruce Wayne's parents were murdered decades earlier. Batman defeats Superman (with the help of Green Hornet and a kryptonite-tipped arrow), but dies from a heart attack immediately afterward. Alfred destroys the Batcave and Wayne Manor, and dies from a fatal stroke.
After Bruce's funeral, it is revealed that his death was staged as an elaborate ruse; Clark Kent (Superman) attends the funeral and gives Robin a knowing wink after hearing Bruce's heartbeat as he leaves the grave site, suggesting his silent approval of what will happen next. Sometime afterward, Batman leads Robin, Green Arrow, and the rest of his followers into the caverns beyond the Batcave and prepares to continue his fight. His plan, which will take years of training, is to build an army, and to bring sense to a world plagued by something "worse than thieves and murderers". He decides that this will be a "good life – good enough."
1980's Fan Cast
Composer: A film score (also sometimes called background music or incidental music) is original music written specifically to accompany a film. The score forms part of the film's soundtrack, which also usually includes dialogue and sound effects, and comprises a number of orchestral, instrumental or choral pieces called cues which are timed to begin and end at specific points during the film in order to enhance the dramatic narrative and the emotional impact of the scene in question. Scores are written by one or more composers, under the guidance of the film's director and/or producer, and are then usually performed by an ensemble of musicians – most often comprising an orchestra or band, instrumental soloists, and choir or vocalists – and recorded by a sound engineer.
Basil Poledarious: Basil is a genius with music, his scores reach the essence of barbarianism to the vast potential of the future all in a few notes. He has created iconic scores that are just perfect for a Dark Knight Returns adaptation.
Director: Directors are responsible for overseeing creative aspects of a film under the overall control of the film producer. They often develop the vision for a film and carry out the vision, deciding how the film should look, in other words they make their vision come to life. They are responsible for turning the script into a sequence of shots. They also direct what tone it should have and what an audience should gain from the cinematic experience. Film directors are responsible for deciding camera angles, lens effects and lighting with the help of the cinematographer and set design with the production designer. They will often take part in hiring the cast and key crew members. They coordinate the actors' moves, or blocking and also may be involved in the writing, financing and editing of a film.
Paul Verhoeven: Honestly so much of Robocop is just like the Dark Knight Returns, The political jabs, the Humor, the News clips, the cityscape and style. It's all futuristic without beating that idea over your head, he gets the book. He would have been perfect.
Screenwriter: Screenwriters are responsible for researching the story, developing the narrative, writing the screenplay, and delivering it, in the required format, to Development Executives. Screenwriters therefore have great influence over the creative direction and emotional impact of the screenplay and, arguably, of the finished film. They either pitch original ideas to Producers in the hope that they will be optioned or sold, or screenwriters are commissioned by a producer to create a screenplay from a concept, true story, existing screen work or literary work, such as a novel, poem, play, comic book or short story.
Frank Miller: A genius comic book and screenwriter. He wrote a great reinvention of Batman for the Darren Aaronofsky Batman Year One project, and he just gets the differences between a film and a comic, a prime choice for the project.
Batman: Bruce Wayne, 55, retired as Batman ten years prior to the beginning of the story. When he sees violence running rampant and his personal demons can no longer be denied, he is forced to return.
Adam West: The whole point of this cast was to do The Dark Knight Returns as a movie Bookending the T.V. Series while establishing it as a Darker Batman. West is a Batman fan, more so after playing the character. I feel he could have embodied a dark and brooding Dark Knight in the right story and he was still a physical guy while also being of the right age for this Batman. Not to mention despite being campy he was the true embodiment of the 60's Batman comics, having him comeback to become the embodiment of the 80's Batman Comics, and honestly I've always felt this story could have been perfect for this story. To be honest I would have even gone as far as using his voice for the new animated movie. He really is the true first Batman to me, campy or not he was everything the 60's Batman was and as an older man in the 80's he could have made a dynamic dark knight.
Alfred Pennyworth: Wayne's trusty butler, medic, and confidant, now in his eighties.
Peter Cushing: He's a legend, he's played Sherlock Holmes, Dr./Baron Frankenstien and most famously Grand Moff Tarkin from George Lucas' original sci-fi epic. Now by the time the graphic novel was written Alan Napier the original 60's Alfred passed away. So this is one of the three roles I had to recast and to be honest, I am glad Cushing was around, not only could he deliver an Alfred as grand as Napiers, but he could also have made it his own and more memorable. He's got the character's look down pat, and he's the type of actor who does what he does because he's the best for it and this role is no exception.
Carrie Kelly/Robin: A 13-year-old girl who becomes Batman's newest sidekick. During the creation of the series, fellow comics writer/artist John Byrne told Miller "Robin must be a girl", and Miller complied. Comics historian Les Daniels commented, "In retrospect the imperative seems less than inevitable, perhaps no more than trendy gender bending or possibly just a response to the homophobia inspired by Fredric Wertham more than thirty years earlier."
Mayim Bialik: I wanted an actress who was rising star, and who would have been able to do the role right. Mayim is a wonderful actress and in the 80's was a rising star who could make the cut for Carrie Kelly having the character's trademark attitude and could easily transition the comic's look onto her for the big screen.
James Gordon: The Commissioner of the Gotham City Police Department for 26 years – a police officer for 50 years – who finally retires on his 70th birthday. He is aware of the dual identity of Batman and is supportive of the Caped Crusader.
James Cromwell: This choice was made to cater to the original actor Neil Hamilton, who was a fantastic choice in that day. Cromwell bares a passing resemblance and was old enough at the time to do any action required and be more open to getting the make-up to look like Hamilton. Cromwell has always been a class act and to be honest if anyone else were to take the role off Hamilton who better then Cromwell?
Two-Face/Chief O'Hara: Now in his 50's, after having been in Arkham Asylum for 10 years and treated by Doctor Wolper for 3 years, Chief O'Hara's face has been repaired with plastic surgery and his doctor gives him a clean bill of mental health. He is still Two-Face in his mind, however, and terrorizes the city with his face swathed in bandages.
Charles Bronson: Much like Alan Napier and Niel Hamilton, It was truly unfortunate that Strafford Repp passed away before being able to do this film. I change the character from Harvey to Chief O'Hara because simply I wanted someone as emotionally connected that fans who only saw the show knew. Having to recast I chose Charles Bronson because… Well he's Charles Bronson the Captain of Cool, the guy who starred in the Iconic Death Wish Films. Someone as awesome as him would have been an awesome choice to play O'Hara with very little make-up changes made to the actor to play the character. I know many would be pissed but for a version of the story connected to the T.V. Show he would have been a great way to keep Two Face an elemental character in the film.
Barbara Gordon: Working at Wayne Tech using her technological skills to aid Bruce's Weapon Manufacturing, her role is the same as Carol Ferris' as well as the Political reporter Lana Lang.
Yvonne Craig: When trying to reformat this story I knew there was a snippiet featuring Carol Ferris talking to Bruce, which could easily have been Barbara instead, and there is the political analyst Lana Lang who I cut out really because she's a bit too Superman oriented and felt that we could just morph her in and give Barb a bigger role and just add more time with her so we get the feeling that it's someone who knows Bruce sticking up for the Batman.
The Joker: Batman's archenemy, who awakens from a catatonic state upon learning of Batman's re-emergence and plans one last brutal crime spree to draw him out. His return to crime sets in motion a final confrontation with Batman.
Ceaser Romero: Now again this is a great performance perfect for the time. Being an actor who played the character right for the time and still being alive at the time I would love to have seen him play the character in the 80's. Seeing him comeback to play the Joker would be amazing. The biggest change is that this character is responsible for killing Dick Grayson instead of Jason Todd, Todd not existing in this universe.
The Mutant Leader: the cunning, brutal head of the Mutants.
Dolph Lundgren: At this time he was an up and coming and has done a few villain roles, this could have been a good step and getting him some geek cred earlier then later.
Bruno: A Neo-Nazi woman with two large swastikas covering her breasts, she robs convenience store and encounters the misfortune of the Batman's watchful presence!
Daryl Hannah: Her performance in Blade Runner is great, and very different from Bruno, but I want to see Daryl Hannah's style for Bruno and would be a big twist from the books but a great take on the character.
Abner: A mentally Ill member of the Joker's Gang working with him by building bombs in the guise of children's toys and assists in the carnival battler against the Dark Knight and Robin.
Gus Rethwisch: I loved the guy as Buzzsaw from The Running Man and I thought that he could give us a creative Abner instead of a very one purpose character which would just add a little more action to the story.
Dr. Bartholomew Wolper, Two-Face and the Joker's psychiatrist and staunch opponent of Batman's "fascist" vigilantism. Wolper is convinced that the Joker and Two-Face are both really victims of Batman's crusade – claiming that Batman drives them to become criminals by assuming an ideological image that they feel compelled to counter. His attempts to treat Two-Face meet with failure, however, and he ends up murdered by the Joker along with the entire audience of a late night talk show when he is manipulated into bringing the Joker out in public as an example of Batman's 'victims'.
Timothy Dalton: I love Dalton as an actor, he's my favorite Bond. With Wolper I wanted an actor who is a convincing person, who could talk you into something or someone you could see as playing a hitler like character which is very different from Wolper in the books but I've always considered him a villain.
Ellen Yindel, James Gordon's successor as Commissioner. A captain in the Gotham City Police Department, she starts off as Batman's fiercest critic, but doubts herself after the Joker debacle and comes to terms with his involvement, realizing that he is 'too big' for her to judge.
Nancy Allen: This Choice is all because of Robocop. She's got the look down pat and the acting talent to play Yindel.
Green Hornet, aka Britt Reid: After the outlawing of all superheroes, he undertakes a clandestine career of rebellion against government oppression, including the sinking of a nuclear submarine. He lost his left arm years ago and blames Superman for that. He is still a formidable marksman, using his teeth to grip the nocks of his arrows. His role is the same as Oliver Queen's Role in the Graphic Novel.
Van Williams: he quit acting around the 70's but to be honest there is no one else who could have played the older Green Hornet then the original t.v. Green Hornet.
Superman, aka Clark Kent, is now simply a pawn for the US government. His internal monologues show that he detests having to be a government weapon but sees it as the only way to be able to do some good.
Christopher Reeves: He IS Superman, and this would've been a much better Sendoff then Superman IV: The Quest For Peace.
Selina Kyle: No longer Catwoman, Kyle now runs an escort business.
Julie Newmare: this would just be a fun little cameo for her.
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Jonathan Groff to Return to GLEE This Spring!
GLEE will not return to FOX unti April 10, but theatre fans can rejoice, as TVLine.com has just confirmed that Broadway favorite Jonathan Groff will indeed be returning to the show this Spring. As previously reported, Groff will play 'Jesse St. James' in two upcoming episodes in Season 3.
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Now in its third season, GLEE is a musical comedy about a group of eager and ambitious students who strive to outshine their singing competition to win Nationals while navigating the cruel halls of McKinley High. Since its debut, GLEE has become a bona fide cultural phenomenon, received prestigious honors including the Golden Globe and Peabody Award and singlehandedly made glee clubs cool again.
In addition to the regular cast, GLEE has featured guest appearances by a wide range of talented performers, including Gwyneth Paltrow (who won the 2011 Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series), Carol Burnett, Kathy Griffin, Cheyenne Jackson, John Stamos, Britney Spears, Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Molly Shannon, Olivia Newton-John and Neil Patrick Harris, who won a 2010 Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his work on the show.


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The Honeymoon Effect: The Science of Creating Heaven on Earth
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The Honeymoon Effect: A state of bliss, passion, energy, and health resulting from a huge love. Your life is so beautiful that you can't wait to get up to start a new day and you thank the Universe that you are alive.
Think back on the most spectacular love affair of your life—the Big One that toppled you head over heels. For most, it was a time of heartfelt bliss, robust health, and abundant energy. Life was so beautiful that you couldn't wait to bound out of bed in the morning to experience more Heaven on Earth. It was the Honeymoon Effect that was to last forever. Unfortunately for most, the Honeymoon Effect is frequently short-lived. Imagine what your planetary experience would be like if you could maintain the Honeymoon Effect throughout your whole life.
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Walks in
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