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Recently renovated and warmly colored studio apartment with a wonderful view of the bay. It offers a fully equipped kitchenette for 4 (electric stoves, microwave, fridge, coffee maker, and toaster;) free parking, Wi-Fi and daily cleaning service; towels and linens; 32" LCD with cable; radio with iPod docking station; dining area (dining table and chairs for 4 people;) safe box; iron and ironing board; hair dryer; and crib (on request.) Beds: 2 QUEEN BEDS or 1 QUEEN BED plus DOUBLE FUTON - Extra bed on request at an extra cost. The condominium has direct access to the beach, an outdoor pool and sun deck, fitness center, restaurant, pool bar, 2 groceries stores in site, vending machines, laundry on each floor, dry cleaner, SPA, and more. Located 5 minutes from South Beach, 5 minutes to La Gorce Golf Course, 20 minutes from the Miami International Airport, 10 minutes from the Bal Harbour Shops, and 20 minutes from Florida International University-Biscayne Bay Campus.
Size | Sleeps up to 4, Studio |
Will consider | Corporate bookings, Short breaks (1-4 days) |
Access | Car not necessary |
Family friendly | Great for children of all ages, Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
Notes | No pets allowed, No smoking at this property |
Luxuries | Internet access, Sea view |
General | Safe, Satellite TV |
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Rooms | 1 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms |
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An incredible game evolved between the reigning DI champion, Army, and Ivy League champion Brown during today's Northeast women's DI College Championship. After a couple of lead changes and multiple tied scores, Brown pulled away in the final quarter to win 36-17. Army took an early 7-0 lead off a five-meter lineout, but Brown didn't waiver and soon evened up the scoreline when Shakeela Faulkner took it in from the wing. Flyhalf Chelsea Garber converted. |

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Biblical Studies
Intermediate Level CertificateCourse Benefits:
The Intermediate Level Biblical Studies track is designed for those who already have a general knowledge of the content of Scripture and who would like to learn more about the various books – their authors, context, genres, and more.
Course Description:
The Intermediate Level track consists of twelve courses that can be completed in a nine to twelve-month period. Although students may take longer to complete the courses if they wish, the courses are designed so that the student may finish one course per month and earn the Certificate in one year.
After registration, the student will be assigned a tutor to answer questions that may arise from the required reading and who will evaluate the student's coursework. An online forum will also be provided. The forum will provide a place for students in the Intermediate Level Biblical Studies track to submit questions to the tutor and to discuss course related issues with other students registered for the same track.
The following are the courses for the Intermediate Level Certificate in Biblical Studies:
1. Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics
2. The Canon of Scripture
3. The Pentateuch
4. The Historical Books
5. Psalms
6. Wisdom Literature
7. The Prophets
8. The Gospels
9. The Book of Acts
10. The Pauline Epistles
11. The General Epistles
12. The Book of Revelation
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Each of the twelve courses in the Intermediate Level Biblical Studies track requires some reading. In order to benefit from the reading, the student is required to keep a reading journal, which is to be submitted to the tutor after completing the final course. The reading journal must be typed. For each required text, the student is to include the following information:
1. State the author and title of the book.
2. In no less than 25 and no more than 50 words, state what the book is about. In other words, what is the subject matter of the book, and how does the author present the material?
3. In no less than 150 and no more than 200 words, summarize how the book has contributed to your knowledge of the content of Scripture.
4. In no less than 25 and no more than 50 words, state whether you agree or disagree with any of the author's conclusions and why.
5. In no less than 25 and no more than 50 words, state what difference reading this book has made in your life.


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MARION, Ala. ---- The Huntingdon volleyball team picks up win number eight on the road against Judson in three straight sets on Thursday evening, (25-14, 25-17, 25-18).
Senior Clare Shannon led the Lady Hawks with 10 kills, while freshman Kelly Kahumoku added 8. Junior Alyssa Eason paced the squad with 27 assists.
Defensively, senior Krissie Jones led the team with 10 digs, while both junior Alyssa Eason and senior Clare Shannon added 7 digs in the contest. Shannon recorded two solo blocks and four assisted blocks, with freshman Abby Brown posting one solo block and four assisted blocks.
Junior Abby Carter paced the team with 6 service aces, while freshman Abby Brown added 5 in the match.
Huntingdon (8-11) travels to Macon, Ga. for a GSAC tri-match on Saturday, Oct. 2nd. The Lady Hawks open the day first against Salem at 2 p.m. and then Wesleyan at 4 p.m.
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Selena Gomez is back on Disney Channel, as The Wizards of Waverly Place returns with an all-new special on March 15 — more than a year after the show ended its run.read more
More than a year after the Wizards of Waverly Place hung up their wands, the show returns to Disney Channel with a one-hour special on Friday, March 15 at 8/7c. Selena Gomez is back to star in and executive produce the event, dubbed The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex.
In the special, the Russo family and pals travel to Tuscany, Italy, to meet relatives. But while attempting to prove that she's serious about her craft as a wizard, Alex (Gomez) accidentally conjures up a spell that splits her personality into two — a Good Alex and an Evil Alex. The two dueling Alexes eventually battle over the fate of her family and mankind atop the Tower of Pisa.
A patient who has been in a coma for nine years suddenly awakens in the emergency room, and Kovac struggles with whether he should reveal to her the truth about her past. Abby comforts Dr. Otis Dubenko (recurring guest star Leland Orser - "The Bone Collector," "Daredevil") after he finds out some troubling news. New Nurse Manager Eve (recurring guest star Kristen Johnston) disturbs the work environment when she implements her strict methods. Former series star Paul McCrane directed the episode. watch
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First I need to correct the handful of people who last week thought I was saying that Jessica Hecht played Ross' ex-wife on Friends. If you go back and check, you'll see that I wrote "Ross' ex-wife's wife." Had to get that out of the way. So tonight was another episode that hit home for me. My dad had prostate cancer just like Dr. Dubenko, and had the same risky surgery. My dad survived, but he is unfortunately in that 25 percent group Dubenko was mentioning. It was so sweet that Abby wanted to be such a friend to him. But just a friend. The scene where she politely rejected his request to help him with his problem before and after the surgery ("I'm gonna have to take a pass on that") was priceless. Boy, do I love me some Maura Tierney. But I also love me some Linda Cardellini. So glad Sam finally spoke up for herself against Cruella De Vil, or rather, Kristen Johnston as Eve. So funny to hear Luka whine to Kerry as he complai read more
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A international delegation passed new conservation measures that will protect more than 16.1 million square miles of seafloor habitat in the North Pacific Ocean from bottom trawling and other bottom contact gear. Participating nations, including the U.S., Canada, Japan, Russia, China, Korea and Taiwan (Chinese Taipei), acted on a commitment they made at the United Nations General Assembly to enact interim conservation measures to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems, like seamounts, deep-sea corals and hydrothermal vents, in international waters. Oceana and others have been working to advance these measures since 2006.
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In a huge triumph for the U.S. Arctic, Shell announced it would cancel plans to drill exploratory wells offshore in Alaska due to continued uncertainty over whether it would receive federal permits. Shell had hoped to drill exploratory wells in 2010 in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, but its plans were put on hold by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar after the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Oceana has been instrumental in monitoring the permitting process and holding policymakers accountable for upholding the law.
After years of work by Oceana and other conservation groups, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council voted unanimously to prevent the expansion of industrial fishing into all U.S. waters north of the Bering Strait in order to limit stress on ocean ecosystems in light of the dramatic impacts of global climate change in the Arctic. The decision is one of the largest precautionary measures in fisheries management history. Oceana has now protected more than one million square miles of ocean in the Pacific.


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The Toronto Star reports that ESPN hockey analyst and former Los Angeles Kings head coach Barry Melrose is set to return behind the bench for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Melrose, who coached the Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final, would replace John Tortorella, who still holds the post.
According to the Star, incoming team owner Oren Koules has pushed for the hiring of Melrose in an effort to further sell the team and the sport in Florida. His group is awaiting approval from the NHL's Board Of Governors to take over the team, with the vote set to take place on June 18.
The Lightning, which won the Stanley Cup in 2004, missed the playoffs this year and won the first overall pick in the lottery last month for the June entry draft.
Melrose, who has worked at ESPN and ABC Sports since 1996, began his coaching career in 1987 when he led the Medicine Hat Tigers to the Memorial Cup. He also coached the Seattle Thunderbirds for the 1988-89 season and the Adirondack Red Wings of the American Hockey League for three seasons (1989-92). Melrose guided the Red Wings to the Calder Cup championship in 1991 and also served as the team's General Manager during his final two seasons.
During his 11 years as a player, Melrose played 335 career games as a defenceman in the NHL with Winnipeg, Toronto and Detroit (1979-86). He also played three seasons with Cincinnati in the WHA (1976-79).
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It is worth making the effort to prevent problems. Stable weight is very important in preventing problems down the line.I would recommend that you talk with your team about the risk factors you might personally have for such changes and deal with...
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Body Distortion -- LipodystrophyLipodystrophy (lipid = fat; dystrophy = disorder) Lipodystrophy syndrome is the term used to describe a range of symptoms that include changes in body shape and metabolic changes (for the latter, see "Cardiac Concerns" and "Insulin Resistance and... Read more »Lipodystrophy Conference UpdateThe 10th International Workshop on Adverse Drug Reactions and Lipodystrophy in HIV took place in London from November 6-8, 2008. This annual conference is a much smaller, more intimate gathering where several hundred researchers and clinicians come... Read more »The 3rd International Workshop on Adverse Drug Reactions and Lipodystrophy in HIVThe Body Covers: The 3rd International Workshop on Adverse Drug Reactions and Lipodystrophy in HIV Athenaeum Inter-Continental, Athens, Greece October 23-26, 2001 The Body's Conference Summaries Other Reports and Articles Graeme Moyle,... Read more »Lipodystrophy, Body Changes and HIV/AIDSTable of Contents What Is Lipodystrophy? Body Shape Changes Metabolic Complications What Causes Lipodystrophy? Can Lipodystrophy Be Treated? Caring for Yourself What Is Lipodystrophy? Lipodystrophy means abnormal fat changes.... Read more »
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Makes a distinctive statement as a card.
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Corset padro bsico instrues no molde que postarei
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Oct 9, 2013, 07.33 AMby emmmca
It s really beautiful, thank you for it, but could you send me instructions, please? My e-mail is email@example.com . Thank you very much :)
Apr 13, 2012, 01.57 PMby katitamelo
Leny, não consegui imprimir o molde. Sai numa folha A4 peças em miniatura. Como imprimir o molde? Achei perfeito seu Corselet.
Feb 11, 2012, 11.35 PMby Regina Bakai
wow ,it's amazing ,but i have a problem :S when i open it , it's doesn't show anything :(
Apr 10, 2012, 09.56 AMby Leny Rocha
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Feb 2, 2012, 01.15 PMby Robin Svensson
Hey, been looking for a place like this pattern forever and finally found one! Thank you for the wonderful pattern but I can not see the explanations: / Could you be so cute and send them in an email to me? For instructions to: z.Z.EmoBoy.Z.z @ hotmail.com Thanks!
Jan 31, 2012, 11.32 PMby majosemf
i didn't see the pattern, os moldes não estão no documento.
Nov 11, 2011, 04.11 PMby CristyRB1983
HI! Were is the pattern? I need the molde to do it…thanks!
Nov 11, 2011, 12.29 AMby katexxxxxx
How do I get this to pring at home?
Nov 11, 2011, 01.06 PMby Leny Rocha
Only the Pope to print on A3 and even signed need to split into two parts in copiers or printers engineers. hug!
Nov 14, 2011, 10.22 AMby katexxxxxx
I have access to a 36" plotter… Maybe I could send it there as if that was the copy shop…
Nov 9, 2011, 12.34 AMby poppykettle
This looks fab – did you use a pattern/kit or was this your own design? I've been after a good corset pattern for a while now!
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oops, sorry – just saw the link to the pattern above. Cheers :)
Nov 9, 2011, 02.25 AMby Leny Rocha
eu fiz algumas mudanças, no busto, coloquei bojo bolha de soutien com este padrao dá pra mudar toda aparencia . o modelo original tem Busk e o meu é fechado.
Nov 8, 2011, 06.20 PMby aurorabella
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Interpol has confirmed that at least two passports used by passengers aboard the missing Malaysia Airlines flight were registered in its Stolen and Lost Travel Documents database, the international police agency said on Sunday. Continue reading →
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Research suggests 40% of our actions are habits, not conscious decisions. Here's how to stop the ones you don't like. (from Next Avenue)
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Whether it's biting your nails or overeating, you can change your behavior. Here are seven steps to breaking a bad habit.
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March 09, 2014 at 10:00 pm
Millennials are skipping church, marriage and political affiliations, study finds (from PBS NewsHour).
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Half of American adults ages 18 to 33 are self-described political independents, according to a survey out Friday, but at the same time half of these so-called millennials are Democrats or lean toward the Democratic Party, the highest share for any age group over the last decade.
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Making sure young brains get the benefits of music training (from PBS NewsHour)
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of music training MARCH 8 The percentage of students receiving music education has been in decline for decades. The Harmony Project, a music program for inner-city kids in Los Angeles partners with a neurobiologist to study the impact of music training on the learning skills of poor children.
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The PBS NewsHour's Miles O'Brien on life after the loss of his left arm:
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Miles O'Brien has traveled the world for the NewsHour, often to dangerous places, such as his recent trip to the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan. Last month, an injury during another reporting trip in the Philippines became life-threatening and resulted in the amputation of his left arm. H...
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To commemorate the contributions of women both past and present, the PBS NewsHour has created a quiz to test your knowledge about notable women.
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The new LinkedIn Volunteer Marketplace can match you up with suitable nonprofits so you can give back.
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Elbow Round Bubble wall sconce features a hand-blown clear glass shade with finish available in Satin Nickel, Polished Nickel or Dark Bronze. Elbow sconces are available in a variety of finishes and shapes and are hand signed by designer. Each piece is handmade and dimensions and color may vary slightly. One 25 watt, 120 volt, B10 candelabra base incandescent lamp included. 40 watt maximum wattage. 4.5 inches wide x 8 inches high x 5 inches deep.
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Elbow Round Bubble Wall Sconce 27-44-129-SN | 4.5" | INC Incandescent | 0 | $1,187.50 | $950.00 | ||
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Dimensions: 10"H x 4.5"W x 5"D |
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Bulb: 1 x B10/Candelabra (E12)/25W/120V Incandescent Bulb included |
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About Siemon & Salazar
After studying the Italian art of Murano glass with renowned master glass sculptor Pino Signoretto, Caleb Siemon returned to California to open his own Italian-influenced studio. There he began constructing glass pendants, wall sconces and table lamps with the help of his wife and partner, Carmen Salazar. Caleb and Carmen have developed a unique aesthetic that merges the old-world glassmaking techniques with the sensibility and balance of Scandanavian design. Caleb and Carmen's pendants, wall sconces and other fixtures add colorful layers and texture that suit restaurants, hotels and residential homes. Made in the USA.


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"Spring" on Over to Zoo Miami this Spring
Post Date:3/4/2013Miami, FL (March 4, 2013) Have fun and learn this spring at Zoo Miami. Were celebrating the new season with a myriad of events and activities for the whole family including: National Geographics Crittercam exhibit, Music of the Americas at Amazon and Beyond, Bank of America Zoofari Spring Camp, Great Egg Safari, Party for the Planet, and Brew at the Zoo.
At National Geographics Crittercam you will feel like you are swimming through tropical landscapes with turtles, diving beneath the ice with penguins and foraging in the forest with a family of bears experiencing life as animals do. This is a 6,000-square-foot traveling exhibition developed by the National Geographic Museum in Washington, D.C., and will run through May 5, 2013 at Zoo Miami. Crittercam, invented by National Geographic marine biologist Greg Marshall, is a scientific video- and data-gathering tool safely worn by wild animals, offering researchers insights into animal behavior and clues to protecting animals and the world we share.
Music of the Americas at Amazon and Beyond will take place at 1 and 2 p.m. on weekends and holidays through April 28 with rhythmic samba tunes, Brazilian dance acts, South American flutes, woodwinds, and harp by the following artists and groups: Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano, Brazilian Jazz Trio, Amazon Dancers and a drum circle. Please visit www.zoomiami.orgfor the complete schedule of performances.
The Bank of America Zoofari Spring Camp will be held Monday Friday, March 25 29, for children ages 4 10. At camp, children attend special animal presentations, learn about wildlife conservation and much more! Pre-registration is required. For more information, visit www.zoomiami.orgor call (305) 255-5551.
Join us at our annual Great Egg Safari on Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and 31, from 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Its a magical day at Zoo Miami with continuous egg safaris, fun activities, the Easter Bunny and more for kids 12 and under. Our animals will also get special treats in honor of the holiday.
Zoo Miamis Earth Day celebration Party for the Planet will be held Saturday and Sunday April 20 and 21, from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. The Tropical Flowering Tree Society will be hosting its annual plant show and sale. There will also be fun green activities and entertainment for the entire family as well as animal enrichment with recycled items and/or natural materials like newspapers, cardboard tubes, bamboo, old tires, fire hoses, and more.
During Party for the Planet, guests can come in free of charge if they turn in a cellphone as part of our ECO-CELL phone recycling program. Not only will each person donating a cellphone enter the zoo for free on these two days, but they will also help save gorillas! Cell phones include coltan, a mineral extracted in the deep forests of Congo in central Africa, home to the world's endangered lowland gorillas. Fueled by the worldwide cell phone boom, Congo's out-of-control coltan mining business has in recent years led to a dramatic reduction of animal habitat and the rampant slaughter of great apes for the illegal bush-meat trade. By turning in your cell phone, we can hopefully reduce the need for additional coltan and help protect the gorillas.
Come celebrate Miami New Times and Zoo Miamis fourth annual Brew at the Zoo Saturday, May 4, from 7 p.m. 11 p.m. (6 p.m. 7 p.m., VIP early admission). Sample over 100 kinds of beer from around the globe and enjoy live musical performances. Beer bites will be available for purchase. More information will be available at www.zoomiami.org.
National Geographics Crittercam, Music of the Americas at Amazon and Beyond, the Great Egg Safari, and Party for the Planet are included with zoo admission. Spring camp and Brew at the Zoo have additional and/or different costs associated with them. Zoo Miami is located at 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177. General zoo admission is $15.95 per adult and $11.95 per child (3 -12), plus tax. Children under 2 and parking are free. Hours are 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.; ticket booths close at 4 p.m. For more information, please visit www.zoomiami.orgor call (305) 251-0400.
The Zoological Society of Florida is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that supports Zoo Miami through education, conservation and outreach programs; marketing and public relations; volunteer services and financial support for the construction of new exhibits.


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By Sherry Rauh
Take a good look at your fingernails and you may notice subtle variations in the texture or color -- a touch of white here, a rosy tinge there, perhaps some rippling or bumps in the surface. These imperfections may not look like much to you, but it's more important than you might think to maintain healthy fingernails. That's because to the trained eye, nails can provide valuable clues about your overall health.
Tips for Strong, Healthy Fingernails
To maintain healthy fingernails, avoid infections, and improve nail appearance, try the following tips:
Finally, to maintain your healthy fingernails over time, ask your doctor to take a look at them during your next checkup.
"Just like the eyes are the window to the soul, so are the nails," says Tamara Lior, MD, a dermatologist with Cleveland Clinic Florida. Lior says she once convinced a patient to have his lungs checked after noticing a bluish tint to his nails, a sign that he wasn't getting enough oxygen. Sure enough, he had fluid in his lungs.
Warning signs for many other conditions, from hepatitis to heart disease , may also appear when previously healthy fingernails undergo changes, according to Joshua Fox, MD, director of Advanced Dermatology and spokesman for the American Academy of Dermatology. "Changes in the nails can be a sign of a local disease like a fungus infection or a sign of a systemic disease like lupus or anemia ," Fox tells WebMD.
He says he sometimes tries to guess if a person has anemia by looking at his or her nails. He explains that pale, whitish nail beds may indicate a low red blood cell count consistent with anemia.
An iron deficiency can cause the nail bed to be thin and concave and have raised ridges.
While most of Fox's patients don't come in to report nail problems, he routinely checks patients to make sure they have healthy fingernails. "The nails offer many little clues to what's going on inside you. Lupus patients get quirky, angular blood vessels in their nail folds. Psoriasis starts in the nails up to 10% of the time" and causes splitting and pitting of the nail bed.
Heart disease can turn the nail beds red. Obsessive-compulsive disorder can show up in the nails through persistent nail-biting or picking, Fox says.
Even common disorders like thyroid disease can cause abnormalities in the nail beds, producing dry, brittle nails that crack and split easily.
He lists the following 10 examples of nail changes that could indicate a serious medical condition.
A Guide to Healthy Fingernails: | |
Nail Appearance | Associated Condition |
White nails | Liver diseases such as hepatitis |
Yellowish, thickened, slow-growing nails | Lung diseases such as emphysema |
Yellowish nails with a slight blush at the base | Diabetes |
Half-white, half-pink nails | Kidney disease |
Red nail beds | Heart disease |
Pale or white nail beds | Anemia |
Pitting or rippling of the nail surface | Psoriasis or inflammatory arthritis |
"Clubbing," a painless increase in tissue around the ends of the fingers, or inversion of the nail | Lung diseases |
Irregular red lines at the base of the nail fold | Lupus or connective tissue disease |
Dark lines beneath the nail | Melanoma |
'Rarely the First Clue'
But can a doctor truly detect undiagnosed heart disease or kidney problems by looking at your nails? American College of Physicians spokesman Christine Laine, MD, MPH, says it's not likely. She doesn't dispute the connection between nails and disease, but she cautions, "Nail changes are rarely the first clue of serious illness. In most instances, patients will manifest other signs or symptoms of disease before nail changes become evident. For example, it would be unusual that nail clubbing was the first thing a patient with emphysema noticed. Breathing difficulty probably would have been present already."
In addition, Laine, who is senior deputy editor of the Annals of Internal Medicine, notes that certain illnesses may cause nail changes in some patients but not in others. "For example, not all people with liver disease develop white nails," Laine tells WebMD. The reverse is true as well -- not everyone with white nails has liver disease. "In the absence of other signs or symptoms of disease, I would be reluctant to launch a complex, expensive work-up for systemic disease solely because of nail findings."
Fox agrees there is no need to run to the nearest cardiologist if your nail beds turn red. "It could very well be from nail polish," he says. Before assuming the worst, it's important to look at more common explanations, such as bruises , bleeding beneath the nail, and fungal infections. However, it's worthwhile to be vigilant about maintaining healthy fingernails so that you'll be alert to any potential problem.
When to See a Dermatologist
When healthy fingernails begin to change color or texture, one of the most common underlying causes is fingernail fungus , which can cause the nails to crack, peel, and change color and texture. These infections often prove difficult to treat and may require professional help, including prescription antifungal medications. Fox says it's best to see a dermatologist if symptoms persist, especially if the nails start to dislodge from the base or you experience pain and swelling.
Be alert to changes in texture, shape, or color that aren't due to a bruise or fungal infection, including irregular growth, pitting or holes in the nails, dark brown streaks beneath the nail and cuticle, or long-standing warts on the nail bed. Any such color change to previously healthy fingernails is cause for concern. According to Lior, such changes can indicate skin cancer . "Warts around the nails have a tendency to develop into squamous cell cancer ," she tells WebMD. "If patients see a dark discoloration involving the cuticle, then we worry about melanoma ," the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Fox advises reporting these types of changes to a specialist as soon as possible. "Dermatologists are well-trained in deciphering between innocuous and serious nail conditions, as well as determining when a change requires further testing."
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The Development Director will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will be based in San Francisco. Current funding comes from grants (65%) and individual donors (35%). In addition, WildAid receives significant in-kind media, production, and spokesperson support that has created high visibility for its international conservation efforts. Building on this base, the new Development Director will leverage the support of the Board and ambassadors in order to increase funding for its mission.
Fundraising is key to WildAid's achievement of its programmatic goals. The Development Director will envision and implement a targeted, strategic fundraising plan to include grant writing and the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors to meet planned revenue benchmarks. WildAid staff, board, and the CEO look to the Development Director for proactive leadership of fundraising efforts, managing the direction, planning and execution of all development related activities, and ensuring that fund development efforts are consistent with program objectives.
The early stage of the organization will require a flexible approach to action and scaling efforts. Innovative thinking and entrepreneurial gusto combined with a zealot's passion for the WildAid conservation through communication mission is required for success.
There is a strong outward focus requiring the Development Director to be first and foremost the chief fundraiser, but also a key spokesperson and advocate of WildAid. This is an opportunity to build a development program and a donor base from early support, establishing effective, best practice systems and procedures along the way. In addition to building relationships with prospective donors, the Director of Development will partner closely with the CEO, Board, and Managing Director to enhance their roles in fund development.
This is a very hands-on position. The Development Director will develop a personal portfolio of high capacity donors from foundation and individual funding sources as well as lead the preparation of high-quality proposals, grants, reports, direct mail, and acknowledgements required to support all fundraising activities. He/She will identify and utilize resources including ambassadors, volunteers, committees, and all forms of media to mobilize and maximize fundraising efforts.
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Strategy Development: A comprehensive fundraising plan to meet program goals needs to be developed for approval by the CEO. Building on the momentum of success surrounding recent fundraising events, the Development Director needs to proactively pursue funding, heighten awareness, and build support by implementing proven development strategies to expand and diversify the donor base. Keeping the mission in mind, he/she will need to move the work forward without getting caught up in procedures and processes that are not yet in place. Determining the best way to involve the Board and volunteers, and how best to incorporate events such as donor trips, should be part of the strategy.
Build Relationships Internally and Externally: A key success factor in this role will be to establish effective communications and working relationships with the new Managing Director, who will partner with the Development Director to drive fundraising efforts toward the goal of $6 million in three years. The Development Director will also work closely with the Board, international staff members, and the San Francisco-based staff in order to lead and coordinate fundraising activities.
Issue Knowledge: It is essential to quickly become an informed team member and learn the key issues around conservation in order to create case statements and proposals for funding that leverage WildAid's unique approach to conservation through communication.
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A flexible, nimble, and collaborative style is critical to success in this position; the culture of WildAid is highly independent, creative, and entrepreneurial. This individual will show sensitivity and the ability to establish respect, credibility, and trust with regional office staff and in multicultural settings. The successful candidate will be comfortable with ambiguity and excited by the opportunity to work in a dynamic, start-up-like environment.
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Updated: May 2, 2013
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Updated: April 18, 2013
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Updated: April 9, 2013
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Updated: March 27, 2013
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Updated: March 19, 2013
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Updated: February 28, 2013
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Updated: February 21, 2013
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Updated: February 14, 2013
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Updated: February 8, 2013
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As healthcare costs continue to skyrocket, wellness programs are gaining traction as employers' "next best hope" for improving employee health and reducing benefit-related expenses.
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Employers that handle payroll tax reporting and depositing on their own are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with all the different e-filing and e-payment mandates in order to stay in compliance.
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February 2014 / INSIDE THE ECONOMY
Private sector employment increased by 139,000 jobs from January to February, on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Payroll growth for businesses with 49 or fewer employees accelerated in February, adding 59,000 jobs.
January 2014 / INSIDE THE ECONOMY
Franchise Restaurant Job Gains Weaken
Middle Atlantic and West North Central Regions Show Strongest Growth in January
Private sector employment increased by 175,000 jobs from December to January, on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Payroll growth for businesses with 49 or fewer employees decelerated in January, adding 75,000 jobs. This is the slowest pace of small business job growth since August 2013.
December 2013 / INSIDE THE ECONOMY
Monthly Gain Healthiest in Nine Months. Franchise Businesses Added 229,000 Jobs in 2013
Mountain and West South Central Regions Show Strongest Growth Rates
Private sector employment increased by 238,000 jobs from November to December, on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Employment in nonfarm private small business payrolls rose 108,000 in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, accounting for 45% of employment gains across all payroll size groups.
November 2013 / INSIDE THE ECONOMY
Franchise Restaurants Continue to Create Significant Employment Gains
Top Growth Regions All in the South: South Atlantic, West South Central, East South Central
Private sector employment increased by 215,000 jobs from October to November, on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Employment in nonfarm private small business payrolls rose 102,000 in November on a seasonally adjusted basis, accounting for 47% of employment gains across all payroll size groups.
October 2013 / INSIDE THE ECONOMY
Franchise Industry Shows Healthy Job Gains Compared to Prior Months
Pacific Region Generates Largest Number of Jobs in October and Shares Strongest Monthly Job Growth Rate with Mountain Region
Private-sector employment increased by 130,000 from September to October, on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Employment in nonfarm private small business payrolls rose 37,000 in October on a seasonally adjusted basis.
September 2013 / INSIDE THE ECONOMY
Restaurants Continue to Generate Majority of Monthly Franchise Employment Gains
South Atlantic Region Generates Largest Number of Jobs in September and Shares Strongest Monthly Job Growth Rate with West South Central and Mountain Regions
Private-sector employment increased by 166,000 from August to September, on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Employment in nonfarm private small business payrolls rose 74,000 in September on a seasonally adjusted basis.
August 2013 / INSIDE THE ECONOMY
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Private-sector employment increased by 176,000 from July to August, on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Employment in nonfarm private small business payrolls rose 71,000 in August on a seasonally adjusted basis.
July 2013 / INSIDE THE ECONOMY
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States in Mountain and Pacific Regions Show Highest Growth Rates Last Month, While States in New England and Mid-Atlantic Regions Show Weakest
Private-sector employment increased by 200,000 from May to July, on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Employment in nonfarm private small business payrolls rose 82,000 in July on a seasonally adjusted basis.
June 2013 / INSIDE THE ECONOMY
South Atlantic, Pacific and West South Central U.S. Census Bureau Divisions Generate Largest Share of New Jobs for Second Consecutive Month
Restaurant Industry Accounted for Majority of Total Gain in Franchise Jobs Last Month
Private-sector employment increased by 188,000 from May to June, on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Employment in nonfarm private small business payrolls rose 84,000 in June on a seasonally adjusted basis.
May 2013 / INSIDE THE ECONOMY
South Atlantic, West South Central and Pacific U.S. Census Bureau Divisions Generated more than Half of All New U.S. Private Sector Jobs in May
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Private-sector employment increased by 135,000 from April to May, on a seasonally adjusted basis. (The estimated gain from March to April was revised down to 113,000).
Employment in nonfarm private small business payrolls rose 58,000 in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, accounting for 43% of employment gains across all payroll size groups.
April 2013 / INSIDE THE ECONOMY
South Atlantic and West South Central U.S. Census Bureau Divisions Together Generate Approximately Half of All New U.S. Private Sector Jobs in April
Private-sector employment increased by 119,000 from March to April, on a seasonally adjusted basis. (The estimated gain from February to March was revised down to 131,000).
Employment in nonfarm private small business payrolls rose 50,000 in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, accounting for 42% of employment gains across all payroll size groups.
March 2013 / INSIDE THE ECONOMY
Private-sector employment increased by 158,000 from February to March, on a seasonally adjusted basis. (The estimated gain from January to February was revised up by 39,000, to 237,000).
Employment in nonfarm private small business payrolls rose 74,000 in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, accounting for 47% of employment gains across all payroll size groups.
February 2013 / INSIDE THE ECONOMY
Private-sector employment increased by 198,000 from January to February, on a seasonally adjusted basis. (The estimated gain from December to January was revised up by 23,000, to 215,000)
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January 2013 / INSIDE THE ECONOMY
Private-sector employment increased by 192,000 from December to January, on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Employment in nonfarm private small business payrolls rose 115,000 in January on a seasonally adjusted basis.
December 2012 / INSIDE THE ECONOMY
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Employment in nonfarm private small business payrolls rose 25,000 in December on a seasonally adjusted basis.
November 2012 / INSIDE THE ECONOMY
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October 2012 / INSIDE THE ECONOMY
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Analgesic Strategies in Newborns Receiving Prostaglandin Therapy
This study has been terminated.
(More important number of SAE in one arms)
Nantes University Hospital
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First received: September 12, 2005
Last updated: April 18, 2008
Last verified: April 2008
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This is a randomised trial comparing the efficacy of 3 different analgesic strategies in newborns on prostaglandin for ductus dependent congenital heart disease.
Condition | Intervention |
Pain |
Drug: acetaminophen and nalbuphine Drug: acetaminophen and morphine Drug: acetaminophen and reduced dosage of prostaglandin |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Treatment |
Official Title: | Analgesic Strategies in Newborns Receiving Prostaglandin Therapy |
Resource links provided by NLM:
Further study details as provided by Nantes University Hospital:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Pain score [ Time Frame: before inclusion and at 8 hours (H8), H24, H48, H72 ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Incidence of apnea
- Need for mechanical ventilation
- Incidence of fever
- Pattern of feeding (oral, nasogastric [NG] tubing, parenteral nutrition)
Estimated Enrollment: | 30 |
Study Start Date: | December 2003 |
Study Completion Date: | July 2006 |
Primary Completion Date: | July 2006 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Ages Eligible for Study: | up to 28 Days |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Full-term newborn
- Under one month of age
- With ductus dependent congenital heart disease requiring prostaglandin infusion and elevated pain score
Exclusion Criteria:
- Contraindication to either morphine, acetaminophen, or nalbuphine
- Other painful condition
- Poor neurological condition
- Cardiac instability requiring urgent surgery
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Keywords provided by Nantes University Hospital:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on March 13, 2014
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Responsible Party: | Dr Véronique Gournay, CHU de Nantes |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00200590 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: | BRD/03/7-D |
Study First Received: | September 12, 2005 |
Last Updated: | April 18, 2008 |
Health Authority: | France: Afssaps - Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des produits de santé (Saint-Denis) |
Keywords provided by Nantes University Hospital:
prostaglandin analgesia congenital |
heart defect induced |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Acetaminophen Analgesics Morphine Nalbuphine Antipyretics Physiological Effects of Drugs Pharmacologic Actions Analgesics, Non-Narcotic |
Sensory System Agents Peripheral Nervous System Agents Central Nervous System Agents Therapeutic Uses Analgesics, Opioid Central Nervous System Depressants Narcotics Narcotic Antagonists |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on March 13, 2014