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Male genital problems and injuries can occur fairly easily since the scrotum and penis are not protected by bones. Genital problems and injuries most commonly occur during:
A genital injury often causes severe pain that usually goes away quickly without causing permanent damage. Home treatment is usually all that is needed for minor problems or injuries. Pain, swelling, bruising, or rashes that are present with other symptoms may be a cause for concern.
Infections can occur in any area of the genitals, including:
Rashes in the groin area have many causes, such as ringworm or yeast. Most rashes can be treated at home.
A rash may be the first symptom of a sexually transmitted infection (STI). If you may have been exposed to an STI, do not have sexual contact or activity until you have been evaluated by your doctor. This will reduce the risk of spreading a possible infection to your sex partner. Your sex partner may also need to be evaluated and treated.
Male genital problems may be related to whether or not the penis is circumcised. For more information, see the topic Circumcision.
Little boys may play with toys or other objects near their penis and accidentally cause an injury. Anything wrapped around the penis or an object in the penis needs immediate evaluation to avoid problems.
If you use a urinary catheter to drain your bladder, your doctor will give you instructions on when to call to report problems. Be sure to follow the instructions your doctor gave you.
Check your symptoms to decide if and when you should see a doctor.
Pain in adults and older children
Based on your answers, you need emergency care.
Call911or other emergency services now.
You have answered all the questions. Based on your answers, you may be able to take care of this problem at home.
Based on your answers, the problem may not improve without medical care.
Urinary symptoms may include:
Based on your answers, you may need care right away. The problem is likely to get worse without medical care.
Symptoms of infection may include:
Many things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include:
Certain health conditions and medicines weaken the immune system's ability to fight off infection and illness. Some examples in adults are:
Based on your answers, you may need care soon. The problem probably will not get better without medical care.
Home treatment measures can help relieve pain, swelling, and bruising and promote healing after a genital injury. These home treatment measures also may be helpful for noninjury problems. But if you think you may have a more severe injury, use first aid measures while you arrange for an evaluation by your doctor.
Try a nonprescription medicine to help treat your fever or pain: |
Talk to your child's doctor before switching back and forth between doses of acetaminophen and ibuprofen. When you switch between two medicines, there is a chance your child will get too much medicine. |
Be sure to follow these safety tips when you use a nonprescription medicine: |
Home treatment measures may also be helpful for:
Call your doctor if any of the following occur during home treatment:
The following prevention measures may help you reduce your risk of problems in the genital area. If you find a lump, growth, or other change in the genital area, check your symptoms to determine if and when you need to see your doctor.
You may want to do a testicular self-exam once a month. The best time to do the exam is after a warm bath or shower when the scrotal skin is relaxed.
Male teens, young men, and men who have had undescended testicles or a family history of testicular cancer have an increased risk for developing testicular cancer.
If you are concerned about an undescended testicle in your baby, talk to your baby's doctor.
You can take measures to reduce your risk of becoming infected with a sexually transmitted infection (STI). You can also reduce the risk of transmitting an STI to your sex partner. Know high-risk behaviors and the symptoms of STIs.
Delay sexual activity until you are prepared both physically and emotionally to have sex. Nearly two-thirds of all STIs occur in people younger than 25 years old. Sexually active teenagers are at high risk for STIs because they frequently have unprotected sex and have multiple partners. Biological changes during the teen years also may increase the risk of getting an STI.
Preventing a sexually transmitted infection (STI) is easier than treating an infection once it occurs.
Condoms can be used not only to prevent pregnancy but also to help protect against sexually transmitted infections. Use a condom during vaginal, oral, or anal sex with a new partner until you are certain that he or she does not have any sexually transmitted infections, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
A male condom is placed over a man's erect penis before sex. Condoms are also called "rubbers," "sheaths," or "skins."
The female condom is a tube of soft plastic (polyurethane) that has a closed end. Each end has a ring or rim. The ring at the closed end is inserted deep into the woman's vagina over the cervix, like a diaphragm, to hold the tube in place. The ring at the open end remains outside the opening of the vagina.
In a long-term, single-partner (monogamous) relationship, partners may choose to quit using condoms to prevent STIs. But using some form of birth control is important to prevent an unintended pregnancy.
Steps to prevent jock itch (fungal infection of the skin in the groin) or yeast infection (cutaneous candidiasis) include the following:
To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment.
You can help your doctor diagnose and treat your condition by being prepared to answer the following questions.
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Capitol Heights plans for 'green' street
Capitol Heights may be getting its first "green" street through work with Beltsville-based Low Impact Development Center.
Doc Popcorn opens first D.C.-area location
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Jobless rate down in Maryland, D.C.
Unemployment rates fell in 35 states in December, including Maryland, according to the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marriott International heads to Russia
Bethesda-based Marriott International Inc. will put its brands on three hotels being developed in Sochi, Russia, site of the 2014 Winter Olympic games.
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Development of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Techniques for Imaging Metabolites and Neurotransmitters in Human Brain
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- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a widely used scanning technique to obtain images of the human body and evaluate activity in the brain. A particular MRI method called magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) can be used to study brain chemistry as well, which may help researchers who are studying new treatments for psychiatric illnesses. Researchers are interested in improving current MRI and MRS techniques, as well as developing new MRI and MRS techniques to view and measure brain chemicals and brain activity.
- To implement, develop, and optimize brain chemistry imaging techniques using magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
- Healthy individuals between 18 and 65 years of age.
- This study will involve a screening visit and a scanning visit at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center.
- Participants will be screened with a full medical and physical examination, blood and urine tests, and neurological testing.
- During the second visit, participants will have an MRI scan of the brain. (Participants who have received an MRI within the past year will not need to have a second one; the images of the previous scan will be used for this study.) All participants will then have an MRS scan using the same scanning equipment.
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Brain Mapping Healthy Volunteer |
Study Type: | Observational |
Study Design: | Time Perspective: Prospective |
Official Title: | Development of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Imaging Techniques for Imaging Metabolites and Neurotransmitters in Human Brain |
- The primary outcome is the quality of the MR spectroscopy which includes spectrum signal-to-noise (SNR) ratio, spectral lineshape, linewidth, and resolution.
- The secondary outcome is the performance improvements of the scanner hardware, software and methodology.
Estimated Enrollment: | 150 |
Study Start Date: | December 2010 |
Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) is identical to MRI except that the metabolite signal, rather than the dominant water signal, is measured. By using water suppression techniques, MRS can monitor levels of important brain metabolites and neurotransmitters such as N-acetylaspartate (NAA), creatine, choline, lactate, myo-inositol, and glutamate/glutamine. Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) (the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain) and glutathione (an important marker of oxidative stress and aging) are overlapped spectrally by other more intense metabolites such as creatine. Thus, spectral editing techniques are needed to reveal GABA and glutathione in the proton MRS spectra.
This protocol proposes two main goals. First, to implement and optimize current MRS methods published in the literature for the imaging of GABA and glutathione. Second, to further develop new methods for use in similar brain MRS applications.
To develop and optimize in vivo MRS methods, 150 healthy volunteers will be recruited over a period of three years. The subjects will be aged 18-65 years, and include representative numbers of males, females, and minorities.
The experiments will be performed on the GE 3T Siemens 3T and 7T MRI scanners located at the NIH In Vivo NMR Research Center. In the first portion of the study, a clinical MRI will be performed to ensure the subject has no abnormal brain conditions. In the second portion of the study, MRS scans will be performed in various system and pulse parameter combinations. No medications will be involved. Total scan time during the MRS scan will be one to two hours long.
We expect to obtain high quality GABA and glutathione spectroscopy imaging from healthy volunteers that will help establish accurate and reliable spectroscopy methods for clinical investigators to perform non-invasive studies of psychiatric and neurological disorders.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 65 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
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- in good health, as indicated by the medical evaluation and screening at the NIH
- have been diagnosed or treated for any psychiatric illness in the last 90 days
- history of drug abuse in the last 90 days, being defined as any use of an illicit substance, or use of a prescription or over the counter medication for reasons or in amounts, other than instructed use. (caffeine and nicotine are not exclusionary)
- in the last 90 days, have history of alcohol abuse or dependence, or have more than moderate alcohol consumption defined as a daily average of four or more ounces for men or three or more ounces for women. (one ounce being considered to be equal to one beer, one glass of wine or one mixed drink)
- serious medical illness likely to modify brain anatomy and/or physiology, such as heart disease, liver disease, hypertension, kidney disease, diabetes, or a seizure disorder.
- claustrophobic inside the MRI scanner
- metallic (ferromagnetic) implants, including pacemakers or other implanted electrical devices, brain stimulators, some types of dental implants, aneurysm clips (metal clips on the wall of a large artery), metallic prostheses (including metal pins and rods, heart valves, and cochlear implants), permanent eyeliner, implanted delivery pump, shrapnel fragments, and possible small metal fragments in the eye
- unable to lie flat on back for up to 2 hours
- past brain surgery
- pregnant
- unable or unwilling to sign an informed consent document
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Principal Investigator: | Shizhe Steve Li, Ph.D. | National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) |
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01266577 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: | 110045, 11-M-0045 |
Study First Received: | December 23, 2010 |
Last Updated: | July 28, 2013 |
Health Authority: | United States: Federal Government |
Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC):
Brain Metabolism Neurochemistry Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mental Illness |
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Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Neurotransmitter Agents Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action Pharmacologic Actions Physiological Effects of Drugs |
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Written by BioLogos Fellow of Biology Dennis Venema, this series of posts is intended as a basic introduction to the science of evolution for non-specialists.
"So what is BioLogos? Well it all began with a scientist and a book." Today BioLogos premieres the first in a new series of introductory videos.
This list didn't come from a boring discussion of "what should be our core values." Rather, each of these commitments came up repeatedly in our discussions of what BioLogos is all about.
Today's Origins News Roundup features challenging and exciting new ideas about evolutionary theory, fossil finds that add to our understanding of how carnivores and humans developed, some interesting science history from England, and more on American views of evolution.
"Being confronted with evolution may have been the catalyst for asking the difficult questions, but the real problem for me was not evolution – it was biblical literalism."
"Evangelicals really needed an organization that would stand up and say, in a nutshell, I'm an evangelical, and I accept evolution," he said.
Today's origins news roundup features an end-of-year look at some of 2013's major science highlights, a brief glimpse at what to watch for in the new year, and a few great science and faith resources from the past few weeks.
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This week's Origins News Roundup features highlights from a recent conference of evangelical theologians, exciting human fossil finds, tell-tale lice, and a few words from the Pope.
"It's tempting to think that the church needs to decide quickly which of these [original sin] scenarios is right, and which ones must be wrong. I believe the church is better served by taking its time, holding several different scenarios in tension for a while as we think through the implications of each."
Today we draw your attention to a couple of short term projects that have been completed and are now visible on our site: Our History and Small Group Resources.
Once we recognize that no one takes the text literally, and that we have often failed to account for the details in the text regarding the time of day, we can begin anew to try to understand the text as an ancient text rather than as a modern one. As such, we must begin with the idea that the text operates in the world of omens, not the world of physics and astronomy.
There is no formula for generating beliefs in people. There are plenty of people with access to the same facts who end up believing different things. But for many Christians—like the ones I heard from this week—access to information about the position we call "evolutionary creation" could make a significant difference for reconciling science and Christian faith.
In this series, James Kidder provides an intriguing study on transitional fossils and the evolutionary history of modern humans. He begins by discussing the fossil record, explaining how new forms are classified. He then explains the physically distinguishing trait of humankind—bipedalism. From the discovery of Ardipithecus, the earliest known hominin, to the australopithecines, the most prolific hominin, Kidder focuses on the discovery, the anatomy, and the interpretation of these ancestral remains.
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This series, by Old Testament scholar Richard S. Hess, was first published as an appendix to Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith (Downers Grove: IVP Academic; Nottingham: Apollos, 2011).
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We need to hear stories from others who have wrestled with evolution and Christian faith. What arguments made them change their views on science? How did they hold fast to their relationship with God? The essays in this series will eventually comprise a book, provisionally titled, "Evolving: Evangelicals Reflect on Evolution."


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Can you talk about the challenges that a Ryan Murphy series presents in terms of balancing biting, pop-culture-heavy humor and acerbic one-liners but also finding a real heart and soul to the story and characters?
You had a recurring role on HBO's new series "Girls" last spring, and you'll be in the second season as well. I thought "Girls" was really compelling because it truthfully taps into the post-college years of one's early-to-mid-20s, when you're still fumbling around in the dark, trying to figure stuff out, and just screwing things up left and right. Your character got to New York and came screaming out of the closet. He's lurching from one extreme to the next and is in and out of intense relationships with different guys. In what ways did you identify with what the character is going through at that specific time in his life?
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Flood Law Group today announced that they are now available to investigate lawsuits centered on claims of cardiac arrest and other heart complications suffered by dialysis patients due to GranuFlo, an acid concentrate used in hemodialysis. GranuFlo and NaturaLyte (another acid concentrate) were recalled by the FDA on March 29, 2012.
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According to a report in the New York Times (Dialysis Companys Failure to Warn of Product Risk Draws Inquiry, 6/14/2012), Fresenius Medical Care, the company responsible for manufacturing GranuFlo and NaturaLyte, both acid concentrates used in hemodialysis, failed to adequately warn customers of a potentially fatal risk associated with the products, sparking an FDA investigation.
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Italy is one of the most oft-visited countries in Europe for Americans. So it should come as no surprise that with throngs of people discovering la dolce vita for the first time year after year, the same questions often pop up. To get the most common questions answered once and for all, we turned to the Italy experts in the Fodor's Forums to see which questions they have to answer the most.
From "How much time should we spend in Tuscany," to "Is Naples really that dangerous," and "Is the Leaning Tower of Pisa worth it," we discovered that most travelers need help tackling similar issues. The experts delivered not only with questions, but with indispensible answers. Here are their rules, tips, and opinions on the most common questions that pop up when planning a trip to the Motherland.
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"You cannot see Italy in one trip. Choose a spot or region to explore." bardo1
I get asked all the time 'Is Naples dangerous?' Only certain neighborhoods, which are easily avoidable." Weadles
"Don't say 'ciao' to strangers—it is overly familiar. Say 'arrivederci' to most and 'arrivederla' to older folks to show highest respect." TDudette
"Either decide how many days your trip can be (based on work, budget, etc.) and learn what's possible in that time frame... Or figure out how much time you need to see everything on your list. For example, don't plan a trip that requires 2 weeks or more when you only have 10 days. Don't buy your airline tickets until you've resolved this basic issue." Jean
Packing light came up often in this Forum. Forum's user fmpden said that people often ask to see their packing list. They reply, "'You mean that is all you take?' We have for fifteen years and it works well for us. It is learned behavior. Our first trip 20 years ago was a disaster for luggage. Never again." Weadles added, "Also leave the high heels at home! You'll be walking on cobblestone streets."
"Some secrets of a good trip: learn a little Italian (top 50 words may do). Slow down, you are on holiday not in an insane movie about touring Italy. And world class museums require research, any guide book will have some advice at least." bilboburgler
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"Before you buy airline tickets, consider whether flying into one city and out of another will work to your advantage. For example, a round-trip fare in and out of one city may be cheaper, but consider the cost (in time and money) of returning to the original city at the end of the trip. When comparing air fares, don't search two one-way fares but, rather, a "multi-city" ticket." Jean
Forum's user fmpden said that questions about security and pickpockets often come up. "Are they really that bad? No, I've been to Rome a total of four weeks in the last six years and have yet to see a pickpockets. Wear a money belt and forget about it."
"My hot tip: Hire a car, take a map and a guide book, and take off and explore." annhig (Though maitaitom adds, "Check to see what type of gas the rental car takes" in advance.)
"Is it possible to visit Pompeii from Rome? Yes, but probably not enjoyable. It's about a 3 hour ride and makes for a very long day. You'd be better off visiting it from either Naples or Sorrento." Weadles
One thing our Italy experts said over and over was that Italy is more than just Rome, Florence, and Venice, and you're really limiting yourself if you don't spend a few days just getting lost and exploring. Italy's small towns are packed with charming squares, delicious food, and unexpected finds. Forum's user bilboburgler chimes in, encouraging travelers to move beyond "the big three: Rome, Florence, Venice." He presses on, saying that even "once you get beyond the next 4 of Naples, Pisa, Siena, and the Cinque Terre there are [still] so many great cities to see."
User fmpden also gets asked "How should I dress? Can I wear shorts? Tennis shoes?" The advice? "I would not... When a pickpocket is looking for his mark, we think [dressing better than the average American tourist] shifts his attention to someone else." We also answered this question on the blog, though more from a style point of view than a safety one. Here's our guide to what men should (not) wear in Europe, and what women should wear.
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Forum's user Weadles is often asked about the best sights to see in Rome. "I like the famous "Aventine Keyhole," in one of Rome's most exclusive neighborhoods. If you look through the keyhole of the green door in the villa, you'll see St. Peter's Basilica, framed by two rows of trees. It's worth taking a cab there to see it. Also check out the Bocca Della Verita, made famous by Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn in the movie Roman Holiday. Tradition says that if you are telling a lie about something, and you stick your hand in the mouth it will bite you."
One question that crept up a few times was "Is the Leaning Tower of Pisa really worth it?" though no one yet ventured to answer it. What do you think?
"It is possible to spend a week (or longer) in virtually anywhere in Italy and not run out of things to do." annhig
"Yes, it costs more to stay in Venice proper—suck it up. Staying outside the city is not even worth considering. A hotel in Venice, even with a shared bath, no A/C, no elevator, etc., is an infinitely better experience than a stay in a larger room with all the extras in Mestre." bardo1
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We asked our experts about this once before and got some great, timeless advice you can peruse here!
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Regarding the Leaning Tower of Pisa. For now, definitely omit. Interesting for one second and one picture, but now too many crowds from cruise ships. Instead, think of a short boat ride to Elba-and see Napoleon's villa where he plotted his escape-magical!
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Introducing our newest look! Boba Carrier 3G, Stuff Sack and Boba Mini are now all available in Safari, our great shade of light, cool khaki. Perfect for long hikes, short treks or just running in and out of the grocery store, Safari gives you the same 3G you love with a sandy kick. Win the whole Safari line and more with our Boba Safari Giveaway! To celebrate the launch of this outdoorsy trio of new products, we're giving away a fantastic Safari prize package! Enter now through Sunday, November 11 to win all three Safari products, one of those great Melissa & Doug giant stuffed giraffes, and the children's book Starry Safari. Enter here: a Rafflecopter giveawayOh, wow, I'm so excited to get to use this! It's wonderful that you run contests like this!
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This would help me when shopping and when cleaning around the house on a daily basis but it would be great for when we go hiking and on vacation
It would be so handy for short shopping trips and exploring the outdoors with my little one. She would love to see the world safely attached to me!
I would love to try one of your carriers! It would free up my hands when cleaning around the house or shopping! It would also be great for hiking with the family!
I have been unsuccessful using a supportive carrier with my daughter. She just isn't comfortable in a mei tai, moby, etc...She only likes the ring sling so far, and it does a number on my back! I'd LOOOVE to try out this Boba...I've heard lots of good things!
Like all parents we're very active and always on the go, and this looks like it would really help the both of us keep it moving while keeping our son safe and near.
we used to have a boba and loved it but my toddler went through a phase where i thought he was done with babywearing for good. he's now three and a half but would be more content on my back when he's tired at the zoo or aquarium. a safari boba would be the perfect solution to a sleepy boy after a long day that doesn't want to sit in the stroller :)
It would give me an extra set of hands for when I have my next baby especially since it goes from newborn to toddler.
Winning the Boba 3G carrier would enable me to FINALLY have a carrier that supports my daughter so that she is comfortable as well as distributes her weight evenly so that I am too. I love how neutral the color is!
I love this color!! I have a 2G in Dusk but would LOVE to win this. I'm expecting and due in January and our daughter (she's 2.5) would love to wear her "babies" on the mini.
This carrier would ad to our stash of carriers that we use to teach others about the benefits of babywearing. The Safari would actually replace our personal Ergo moving it into the loaning stash with the Safari being one of our prized carriers we don't loan out.
It would help me get things done and keep my 2-month old close! I would also love to be able to hike with him!
With a new baby on the way and a two year old, the new boba would give us another option to carry the baby in since we use our boba every day, it gets a little worn. The mini boba would also allow my daughter to feel included when the new baby arrives.
I will be having my second child in the summer and a Boba would help me to carry my baby while still maintaining an active life with my 3 year old.
I have been looking for a SSC and the more I read about the Boba 3G the more I am dying to get one! I love the fact that it can be used from newborn and up without a hot insert. I'm expecting our second baby in March and I'd love to be able to use it with her or to carry my 2 yr old son when we go on hikes.
I have a huge baby, 6 months old and already 10kg! And he loves to be carried, and my back is just not handling it anymore. So this package will be great for my little boy when we go travelling at the end of the year.
well I actually would love to give this to my good friend who is pregnant and always on the move this would be great for her little guy
it would be great so my husband could carry our little one since he doesn't really want to baby wear with my girlie looking carrier!
I'd love to have one so my husband can wear our 9 month old on his back when we go on adventures!
This would be so good for me so that my husband could wear our baby. He thinks my carriers are too girly. I love snuggling my babes, but it would be nice to not always be the one trying to do things around a babe!
Now that I'm back to work my time to get everything done is limited. Add to that my little one who wants me to hold him constantly and a carrier is a must to get everything done.
This would be great for DH to use, he's not so keen on my wrap. Then we could share baby and toddler wearing
it may be silly, but i would LOVE a neutral carrier. i sometimes haul the baby around in my arms because my carrier doesn't go with what i'm wearing. (i know, i know.) plus, when i bought my carrier, i was torn between a boba and the carrier i bought. i find myself frequently wishing i'd chosen the boba...
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New York's sandwich wars heated up this year, but even in the face of Danish insurgents (Aamanns–Copenhagen) and brick-and-mortar outposts of renegade supper clubs (the Brooklyn Sandwich Society), you named Mile End Sandwich best in show. The new-world delicatessen, a Noho spin-off of the Brooklyn flagship, moves the new-Jewish compass well beyond the tarted-up, appetizing standards that made owners Noah and Rae Bernamoff into food-scene superstars. Here there are North African flavors (smoky lamb sausage layered with harissa) and nods to regional foodstuffs (a reverent rendition of Buffalo, New York's beef on weck). And while malty rye is the coin of the realm at most classic delis, the Bernamoffs also boldly pile their fillings between halves of onion-speckled rolls, fluffy pitas, and challah bread so cottony and ethereal it may be the greatest thing since…well, you know. Mile End Sandwich, 53 Bond St between Bowery and Lafayette St (212-529-2990, mileenddeli.com)
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"Wanted an Incredible 4G but this phone won me over."
5.0 starson by NadoDawgPros: 1. Screen is incredible;
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5. Camera / VideoCons: 1. S Voice
2. Competing duplicate functionsSummary: I previously had an HTC Incredible (1st version). I needed to upgrade to beat the 6/28 unlimited data deadline so had to go with this phone instead of the Incredible 4g. I was worried about the size as I prefer something that will fit in my pocket. After one week, I can say this phone has met all of my expectations and more. I have no plans to switch back to HTC.
The phone is big but it is also flat and light weight. It is very ergonomic/fits in your hand nicely. It also fits in a front jean pocket without any issues.
The screen wows! I have already gotten several comments about how nice the screen is. I could easily watch a movie or tv on this screen - it is big, bright, crisp and plays video flawlessly. I have netflix, hbo go and some other streaming services loaded and they all work like a charm. There are no choppy buffering interruptions. I did initially notice the dimness but I turned off the automatic brightness function and set the level to my taste. I am not sure how the CNET reviewer missed this function - the top brightness level is off the chart.
I have had no battery issues at all. I took a good amount of video and then watch some sports replays and the battery seemed fine. I also have my brightness up and had heavy use of photo, email, text...still had 1/3 batter by the end of the day. I charge each night so not an issue for my usage.
The camera and video take nice crisp shots. You can take burst shots and get off a bunch of high quality pictures pretty quickly. Its not going to replace a high quality camera but this 8megapixel camera crushes the 8megapixel on my HTC Incredible 1 and on my wife's Apple 4S.
Speaking of 4S, this phone makes the Apple phones seem like slow clunky dinosaurs. I know the 4S is over 8 months old but the tech jump seems more like 2 years. Way faster, more reliable, better battery, better camera, etc..
For downsides, the S voice seems sorta pointless but I have not used it much. It does understand the navigate command well and thats about the only I would use. I also hope I dont ever drop this phone. I am not about to add a case on to its size and have no idea how it will hold up to a cement drop.
The final con is with all of the built in clutter. It seems Google, Samsung and Verizon are all loading competing apps that do the same thing. I still havent played with all of the functions and icons but a lot seem duplicative - its a race to get the fees from selling content - which this phone so beautifully displays.
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The artists' collective DB12 – consisting of Jesse Morgan Barnett, C.J. Davis and Michael Mazurek – unveils a temporary art project in support of the Russian feminist punk-rock group Pussy Riot. In September, three Pussy Riot members were sentenced to two years in prison on hooliganism charges for performing a song denouncing Vladimir Putin in Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Savior, a verdict that sparked condemnation in the West. The art project consists of a one-third scale model of the dock in the courtroom occupied by the three defendants during their recent trial in Moscow. The artwork's title refers to Boris Berezovsky, the self-exiled Russian billionaire who has repeatedly expressed concerns about the lack of civil liberties in Putin's Russia.
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China's Chen speaks by phone to Congress hearing
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng spoke to a congressional hearing Thursday from his Beijing hospital bed _ and requested a meeting with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
The surprise call _ Chen's voice amplified from a cellphone held to a microphone _ was the latest twist in a dramatic week in which his bid for U.S. protection has snared U.S.-China diplomacy and cast an international spotlight on his persecution by Chinese authorities.
Chen expressed fears for his family members, particularly his mother and brothers, and said that people in his home village were now suffering retribution for helping him, since he escaped from house arrest and sought refuge in the U.S. Embassy in Beijing.
The blind activist, who has spent the last seven years in prison or under abusive house detention, left the embassy for hospital Wednesday. He has since said that rather stay in China as originally agreed in negotiations between Chinese and U.S. officials, he wants to come with his family to the U.S.
Chen said that he wanted to come to the United States "for some time of rest." He said he's had none for 10 years.
"I'm really afraid for my other family members' lives," Chen told the hearing, convened to discuss his case and the Obama administration's handling of it.
He said that since his escape, Chinese authorities have installed seven video cameras and even an electric fence at his house. "Now those security officers in my house basically have said, `We want to see what else Chen Guangcheng can do.'"
Chen's comments were translated to English by a rights activist testifying at the hearing, who arranged the call. Chen spoke for several minutes, in conversation with Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China.
According to the interpreter, Bob Fu, of the Texas-based rights group ChinaAid, Chen was speaking from his hospital bed in Beijing, where his uncertain fate has overshadowed an annual high-level U.S.-China dialogue on strategic and economic issues. Clinton is among the top U.S. offiicals attending the talks.
"I want to meet with Secretary Clinton," Chen said, laughing. "I hope I can get more help from her. I also want to thank her face to face."
He spoke with Clinton by phone on Wednesday.
Republican Rep. Frank Wolf, the only other lawmaker who spoke at the hearing, later said that he had relayed Chen's request for a meeting with Clinton to her office, where a staffer said it would be forwarded to her in Beijing.
Chen, a prominent human rights advocate, has run afoul of government officials in his province for exposing forced abortions and sterilizations carried out as part of China's one-child policy.
He concluded his comments by saying: "I want to thank all of you for all you care and all your love."
Both Smith and Wolf, among the most dogged critics in Congress of the communist government in China, called for Chen to be granted asylum in the U.S. "The Obama administration has a moral obligation to protect Chen and his family. To do anything less would be scandalous," Wolf said.
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Situated near the airport, in Mobile, this hotel is close to Hank Aaron Stadium, Mobile Botanical Gardens, and Spring Hill College. Local attractions also include Mobile Museum of Art and Bragg-Mitchell Mansion.
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In addition to a restaurant, Courtyard by Marriott Mobile features an indoor pool. Other amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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Televisions come with satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature complimentary wireless Internet access, complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, and air conditioning.
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Courtyard by Marriott Mobile features an indoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. Business amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center, audiovisual equipment, and small meeting rooms.
Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 400 square feet (37 square meters) include conference/meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers coffee/tea in the lobby, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Complimentary parking is available on site.
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- Number of floors - 3
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Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
Courtyard by Marriott Mobile has a restaurant serving breakfast only.
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Ray Kelly's Bad Night at Columbia (Video)
Ray Kelly is not exactly a populist favorite right now, but then again, when are police commissioners ever considered to be working on behalf of the working class? (Besides Law & Order, and also Batman.) But Commissioner Kelly has it especially tough right now–particularly with students and journalists and civil rights groups.
That's probably why NYU student and activist Matthew Swaye took time out Tuesday night to honor Commissioner Kelly for all the hard work he's done with NYPD's new "stop-and-frisk anyone looking suspicious" policy. He was also shouting, "Thank you for keeping the city safe for white heterosexual males." Read More