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Tuesday, Mar 22, 2005
Industry & Economy
Trade bodies not too keen on VAT launch
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Kolkata , March 21
The chambers of commerce have stated that "if other States are reluctant to implement VAT simultaneously, trade and industry in the State will be in a disadvantageous position." However, trade bodies like the Hooghly Chamber of Commerce and Federation of West Bengal Trade Associations have vehemently opposed implementation of VAT in West Bengal from April 1, which was announced by the State Finance Minister, Dr Asim Dasgupta, in the Assembly on Monday while presenting the State Budget for 2005-06.
According to Mr P. R. Agarwala, Senior Vice-President of Bharat Chamber of Commerce, the confusion about VAT implementation throughout the country should be removed before switching over to the new system. He said the expected withdrawal of other State taxes/levies has not been announced in the Budget.
The State Finance Minister, expressing surprise at the sudden decision of the BJP States not to implement VAT from April 1, said here that these States had been best prepared for VAT implementation, adding that it was unfortunate that they were going back on the decision. He said a VAT review meeting has been called on Thursday in Delhi wherein the State Finance Ministers would discuss the implementation. The reluctant States would be persuaded to join the VAT brigade, he pointed out.
With the problem of Central Sales Tax not being addressed and States like Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu not opting for VAT, Mr Aditya V. Agarwal, President of the Merchants Chamber of Commerce, wondered if it would be in the interest of trade and industry to work under the new system.
Mr Anup Singh, President of Indian Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the decision to continue the industrial incentive scheme even after the introduction of VAT. He expressed the hope that all States will simultaneously adopt the new system "so that we can have a single uniform market in place in the country".
Mr Amar Nath Paul, Hon. General Secretary, Hooghly Chamber of Commerce and Hon. Joint GS, Federation of West Bengal Trade Associations, described VAT as trade-unfriendly, and said it would hike the price of essential commodities, affecting both the poor and the middle class population. VAT, according to him, meant "Vanish All Traders" (it will make the business community vanish).
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Underrated: "When He First Came Out He Sold Millions Of Records But Never Was Getting The [Praise]"
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[[The King Is Back: This week, SOHH allows entertainment personalities to help celebrate T.I.'s return from prison by featuring them naming a TIP collaborator they feel is most underrated. After Texas spitter Dorrough gave Ludacris the title this week, Dallas' Dorrough names T.I.'s "On Top of the World" rhyme partner Ludacris as SOHH Underrated.]
Name an underrated artist, old or new, besides myself? D*mn. There's alotta good ones out there.
I think different people are underrated at different points [of their careers]. I watch the numbers game, so I know who's doing what kind of numbres [in addition to] the respect they get for what they doing. Talent wise, I like [Rick] Ross' music alot - know what I'm sayin'? But I feel like now [since] the attention is on Ross, so I feel like I can't consider him as underrated because he showed n*ggas and made people pay attention.
Like on some street sh*t, I'd say [Young] Jeezy is underrated because when he first came out, he sold millions of records, but he never was getting the [praise] and recognition that other rappers who sold millions of records was gettin'. That one [reason for] me naming Jeezy.
Yo Gotti is a Southern rapper from Memphis, Tennesse. After a series of independent albums, his first studio album, entitled "Live from the Kitchen" is set to be released soon.
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Table of Contents
- Top Remedies Summary
- Acne Soap
- Antibacterial Soap
- Antibacterial Soap, Iodine
- Antibacterial Soap, Turmeric
- Antibacterial Soap, Weight Loss
- Antibiotic Ointment in the Nose
- Antioxidants, Vegetarian Diet, Herbs
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
- Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda, Epsom Salts
- Apple Cider Vinegar, Turmeric, Manuka Honey
- Avoid Bubble Baths
- Avoiding Chemical Allergies
- Bach Flower Remedies
- Bee Propolis
- Black Onion Seeds
- Bleach Bath, Clindamycin, Prednisonse
- Burdock Root
- Calcium Bentonite Clay, Epsom Salt Baths
- Calendula Oil, Turmeric
- Coconut Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar
- Colloidal Oatmeal
- Colloidal Silver
- Colloidal Silver, Zinc, Apple Cider Vinegar
- Colonics
- Curcumin
- Deodorant Connection
- Dietary Changes
- Essential Oils
- Exfoliationg Scrub, Tea Tree Oil Deodorant
- General Feedback
- Get a Correct Diagnosis
- H.S. Dressings
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Stress
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa Studies
- Homeopathy
- Honey and Cinnamon Poultice
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Iodine
- L-Lysine
- Laser Hair Removal
- Laser Therapy
- Medications
- Mercurius Vivus (Homeopathic)
- Multiple Remedies
- Oil of Wild Oregano
- Olive Oil
- Omega 3 Oils
- On Scalp
- Oregano and Coconut Oils, Adrenal Support
- Pau D'arco, Red Clover Tea
- Reader Comments
- Remedies Needed
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Salt Crystal Deodorant
- Sexual Link
- Surgery
- Swiss Cheese
- Tanning Beds
- Tea Tree Oil
- Ted's Remedies
- Tooth Abcess Link to H.S.
- Turmeric
- Turmeric, Cinnamon, Raw Honey
- Urine
- Vitamin C, Aloe Vera, Spirulina
- Vitamin E
- Vitamins A, D, Zinc, Led Light
- Whey Protein Shakes
- Yara's HS Treatment Plan
- Zinc
- Zinc Gluconate
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Remedies
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Hidradentitis Suppurativa
Hi, firstly can I say thank God for this site! I had a hysterectomy 5 years ago and have had HS for the last 3/4 years. Through your site I am now realising that I may have had this disease for longer but before my hysterectomy I was on the contraceptive pill Diannette which I see from some previous posts has helped with HS.
I started off on the cures for boils as this was what I thought they were and went with the turmeric and garlic as I get severe outbreaks on my groin and buttock area. Neither of these worked for me unfortunately.
On reading through this wonderful site I now realise that I have HS and have been trying to treat it for the last 6 months as I was due to go back in for surgery and after having this done previously to no avail realised that I should start looking at alternatives.
At present I am on ACV with mother and Manuka Honey twice daily, shower daily with non scented soap and apply dressings with tea tree oil cream to affected areas to keep covered and stop spreading any further.
I haven't had a new outbreak for about 6 weeks (which is the longest in a while) but the problem that I have is that 1 of them is still leaking and there are 2 big holes at the area and the others just aren't going away. I am a very patient person (as you have to be with this) but wondered if anyone could provide any other things that I could try.
Thanking all of you for your help
Posted by Dolly
Cairo, Egypt
04/14/2010Hi Susan, I too was diagnosed with HS in 2008 and I know how devastating it is. What you are doing now is fine, but pls. go back to using Turmeric as follows: 1 tea spoon turmeric some black pepper 1 table spoon of oil some fresh lemon juice (1 table spoon) stir and add water and drink - from time to time add 1 spoon of powder ginger this is to be taken from 2 to 3 times daily. Lemon alkalizes your body and is a good antioxidant and does kill the strong smell and taste of turmeric for those who can't stand it.
Also add 50mg of zinc supplement to your daily diet, some people take metformin which helps.
Stay away from sugar and caffeine, sugar is a terrible trigger and try to cut off fats and white wheat from your diet.You might find this hard at the beginning, but you will get used to it. Try to see a doctor re. those holes so he can clean it to stop this leakage and start healing - always dry youself up very very well after showers.
We do all we can, HS doesn't really go away but we try to contain it as possible we can, good luck.
DollyPosted by Margaret
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
I drink it dissolved in warm water once a day when I have an outbreak - and the boil literally shrinks within hours - it's amazing. 1/2 tsp in 1/4 cup of warm water, but you can play with the dose.
I also no longer sit in a chair at work - I sit on an exercise ball which constricts my groin area less - which has made a HUGE difference - my exercise ball deflated and I sat in a chair for a month and they came back - I bought a new ball, they were gone in a week.
PhisoHex also works if you use it consistently but you shouldn;t use it longterm.
I notice when I eat a lot of sugar, it makes it worse. Good luck.
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Approval Ratings SIDE EFFECT (1) 100% Posted by Sherry (Central City, Ky) on 07/04/2009
[SIDE EFFECTS] I used to get boils in the groin area and just could not figure out why. I finally figured out what was causing this ailment after years and years of wondering. I had for years used bubble bath and I used many different ones throughout the years. Once I ran out and forgot to get some and again kept forgetting to pick some up. I didn't get any boils for a while. I bought some more bubble bath and I again got boils. I finally realized that whatever ingredient was in these bubble baths was causing my problem and I stopped using it altogether thank goodness. I am now boil free. So if you think that products are not harmful something as simple as bubble bath, think again. I won't use it ever again. I am a bath person as I like to soak and relax in a tub and I loved my bubbles.. but have learned to live without them.
Avoiding Chemical Allergies 1 0
Approval Ratings YEA (1) 100% Posted by Anonymous (Holland) on 06/14/2013
[YEA] Like many, I suffered from HS since puberty (so now about 10 years). I only went to the doctor once as a teen, this was quite traumatic as she simply told me I wasn't keeping myself clean. After that I started showering multiple times a day which caused the infections to get so bad I couldn't even walk. Now I know I'm extremely allergic to synthetic parfum and sulfates (also suspecting benzoates). I can't have it in anything, even if I wear clothes that've been washed with a 'wrong' detergent I'll break out within the hour. However, when I avoid bad soaps I'm 100% healthy (skinwise). Dietwise I eat mostly organic with much fruits and veggies and no porc, little sugar etc.. So I'm not sure if I would have infections again if I'd eat unhealthy. BUT I do smoke, drink coffee and alchohol, which doesn't seem to have any (negative) influence whatsoever.
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Approval Ratings YEA (1) 100% Posted by Sylvie (Ottawa, Canada) on 11/03/2007
[YEA] I have suffered from HS for 30 yrs and have tried all doctors have to offer alternative remedies for relief. Bach (origional flower remedies)Rescue Remedy in spray or liquid..on boils and absesses 4-5 times daily. When caught early it resorbs/when in full "bloom" it helps drain and heal. I find myself craving Indian and Morocan food lately..will try the Tumeric remedy.
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Approval Ratings BETTER BUT NOT CURED (1) 100% Posted by Leeya (London, UK) on 07/25/2009
[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] good news for everyone who are suffering with this disease. my daughter was suffering with this disease for the last 2yrs , i have tried everything u name it and one day in my home i found a herbal antibiotic. actually my uncle use this herbal antibiotic for general purpose and asked me to try this one. you can't believe it the very next day i saw the difference. boils which were open were like going to be disappear soon.
i am writing you the details of this antibiotic but would like to say one thing. this medicine effects on my daughter very quickly probably she is very young and respond immediately to this medicine. but as more adults are suffering with this.. i have a feeling its will take slightly more time probably it will take a month or more . but please try it. she takes one tablet everyday for the last 4 months. i dont know how long i am going to give this medicine but certainly not going to stop soon. at least she is not a victim of Hidradenitis Suppurativa anymore.
the name of the _____ is bee propolis. its a wood supplement. if you couldn't able to find it feel free to contact me.
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Approval Ratings YEA (1) 100% Posted by Ash (Bolton, Lancashire, UK) on 02/14/2008
[YEA] my daughter is 9yrs old, she is suffering from painfull boils and swollen lumph in a groin area for the last 2 yrs . dermatologist has told us two months ago that she has Hidradenitis Suppurativa and there is no cure for this disease. she is on anitbioitc but believe me it doesnt help.
few weeks ago i read in a book about " black onion seeds" Tiny and black seeds of the nigella plant. in hindi and urdu it calls [kalonji] if you search on the google you will find more information about it. easily can buy from asian shops or buy online.
believe me her boils and swollen lymp nearly gone now.there is no new boil appear for the last few week. and i also give her turmeric powder as well it helps for wounds definately.
1: half tea spoone of "black onion seeds" with water everyday. before breakfast would be better.
2: turmeric powder,half tea spoone with water any time in a day.
3: drink atleast 8 glass of water.
4: try to eat healthy food and fruits instead of oil or fried food.
i m reffering this email to Charlene from Hope Mills, NC.
please believe on "black onion seeds" and try it ..it should work.atleast try 1 or 2 months.
i would be greatfull if i get a feed back.
i saw my daughter how she suffers and i can understand how much people r in pain ..please try black onion seeds..
thank u very muchPosted by Blr
Moreno Valley, Ca
10/25/2009More info on the black onion seed please. How do you take it, hot or cold water? do you grind it up? At this time I will try anything please help. I have a very bad case. ThanksPosted by Dolly
Cairo, Egypt
10/26/2009Hi, i read the post about "Black onion seed" you use it by getting 1 tsp to a boil in one glass of water keep it boiling until the white part of the seed shows, let cool off and drink it, its very simple you can add honey for taste. There are some people who prepare a lot to last a whole week, its best done fresh in my opinion - I have not used it yet, but I was told its very good for HS and it helps stopping the boils from occurring.
I use turmeric and sometimes add burdock root powder with it- 1 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp honey sometimes I add 1/2 tsp of burdock root and sometimes I use a few drops of olive oil.
I use this without the burdock root daily 2 or 3 times a day. I also use another mixture, 1 lemon with turmeric without the cinnamon and honey - lemon kills the taste and strong smell of turmeric and helps boost the immune system.
You can find the Black Onion Seed, in any middle eastern, Lebanese, herb shop.
I hope this helps someone out there, good luck.
Bleach Bath, Clindamycin, Prednisonse 0 0
Approval Ratings BETTER BUT NOT CURED (1) 100% Posted by Jo (Lafayette, LA) on 05/29/2009
[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] I've only had HS for about a year now. After having about 3 lesions lanced and seeing so many different doctors, the dermatologist that I went to diagnosed me right away. He put me on an antibiotic(Doryx) and I started using Hibiclens. The antibiotic helps a lot since I was getting these lesions (boils) quite often. Instead of using the Hibiclens, I now soak for 15 to 20 minutes in a tub of water as hot as you can stand it with 2/3 of a cup of Clorox bleach once a week---more often when I have a flair up. The bleach helps to kill bacteria. I also use Clindamycin lotion after my bath at night. The HS affects my perivaginal region. When I do have a flair up my doctor puts me on Prednisone for a couple of days which softens the lesion and helps it to go away---much better and a lot less painful than having them lanced and less scarring. It's not a complete cure for HS but it sure makes it easier to deal with. Hope this helps!Posted by Sarah C
London, England
11/06/2013Just to mention I did a little research on putting bleach in your bath water (Clorox Bleach) and the following is the information taken from their website:
Can I use Clorox? Regular-Bleach to gargle, brush my teeth or clean cuts and scrapes?
No. Clorox? Regular-Bleach is not for personal usage.
I use Tumeric, Baking Soda and Apple Cider Vinegar and I have found it to be very helpful.Posted by Rebel
Somewhere Usa
11/06/2013Just want to let you know!!!!!!! I KNEW A GUY THAT POURED CLOROX ON AN OPEN WOUND AND DIED FROM BLOOD POISONING........ Seriously folks. He was an alcoholic and got a would on his leg ( not sure how ) But poured clorox on it for a few days and stopped drinking thing he was going to heal the wound..... The doctor said if he would have kept on drinking the alcohol it would have kept his blood from getting poisining in it... Weird, So yeah, Clorox can be deadly.
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Approval Ratings YEA (1) 100% Posted by Michelle (Chicago, IL) on 03/21/2009
[YEA] Hidradenitis Suppurativa cure:
one thing that can cure your Hidradenitis Suppurativa is Burdock root. Take Burdock root for 3 months ( 3 times daily) and then stop for 3 months, then repeat... you will not have any problems anymore. Eat lots of read meat ( Burdock may lower iron), lots of fatty fish, limit dairy (once again because of iron absorption) and fruit + vegies. WORK OUT A LOT
Laugh a lot
live well
MichellePosted by Tonya
Dallas, Tx
03/24/2009Is Burddock root in a pill that I can buy from the store?Posted by Geralyn
Milwaukee, Wisconsin,USA
04/07/2009I know that Burdock Root comes in capsule form. I have bought it at the health food store. Hope this helps.
Have a great day
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Approval Ratings BETTER BUT NOT CURED (1) 100% Posted by Claire (Brisbane, Australia) on 11/18/2009
[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] HS: In my experience calcium bentonite clay compress draws out inflammation, soothes and accelerates healing process. Combine with epsom salt baths.
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Approval Ratings BETTER BUT NOT CURED (1) 100% on 07/19/2012
[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Hi, I just had to share some of the success I have found in managing this chronic ailment. I have increased my tumeric to 2000 mg, split morning and evening, lost some weight, clean areas with, the female wipes, apply emu oil, here is the kicker, Calendula Oil. I saw the recipe on Martha, but if you don't want to wait for the 4 weeks of infusion. I did buy a bottle, 29$ for like 8 ounces. I got it from farmaesthetics. I went on amazon and got dried Calendula petals, and made my own. I hope my batch turns out well, it comes out of the pantry on Sunday. I am Loving It!! Hope this benefits others that struggle every day like I do. Take Care
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Approval Ratings YEA (1) 100% Posted by Gavin (Manganui, Northland, New Zealand) on 04/10/2013
[YEA] Im reporting back on a boil that ive had reacuring on my back since last sepember, it flared up again so for three days I began putting a blob of coconut oil on a dressing and pushed it into the boil and left it there for twenty four hours, Then changed the dressing, every twenty four hours thereafter.. The third day I put some Apple Cider Vinegar on the coconut oil, it absorbed a certain amount, and used this for the next seven days, I knew the Apple Cider Vinegar was in the coconut oil because the bloody discharge although just a spot or two was black, (it turns blood black).. After about ten days. (Yesterday) the area was flat and no discharge, in fact it looks normal. I'll keep it up for a few days longer just to be on the safe side. The coconut oil by itself seems to work but the Apple Cider Vinegar is a logical boost, as it cures so many things on the surface. I think the coconut oil acts as a carrier for the acv. But it needs a few days constant application to work its way down to the root of the infection.
I dont know whether this was HS but the symptoms seem to sugest it was. If any one seems to get a recuring boil it might be worth a try and would be greatfull for another person reporting back on its efficacy.
The dressing was just clean absorbent toilet tissue, with eclectric tape top and bottom with a strip down the middle to stop the oil coming through onto clothing. Changed every 24 hours.
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Approval Ratings BETTER BUT NOT CURED (1) 100% Posted by Carly (Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa) on 06/15/2013
[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Colloidal Oatmeal as a symptomatic treatment for managing HS: Hi there, I am a 31 year old woman who has been suffering from HS for 17 years. I almost died from a drug resistant abscess on my right lung 21 years ago, I only survived because a lucky surgeon ripped my back open and removed the infected part of my lung. I am convinced that this lung abscess is connected to my HS. Anyway, you may want to try colloidal oatmeal as a symptomatic treatment. It's very effective at treating inflammation & has a soothing effect. You can either buy medical grade colloidal oatmeal (very expensive) or you can make your own by processing raw oats in your food processor (you need to get it to powder form, the finer the better). Put it in your bath or make a paste with purified water and apply as a skin masque or compress. As a bonus, it's also very effective against rosacea.
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Approval Ratings YEA (1) 50% NAY (1) 50% Posted by Linda (Fremont, Michigan) on 02/17/2009
[NAY] I have been diagnosed with HS and am greatful for all the comments out here--I will try the dial soap and tumeric, These sores are very painful ---I am currently changing my diet and dropping caffeine. Right now I could drink a whole pot of coffee--lol. Thanks for your help. I have tried colloidal silver, but nothing changed. Thanks LindaPosted by Carolina (Sto Dgo, Dom Rep) on 11/25/2008
[YEA] Hello, First of all, I want apologize for my English but I want give you my opinion.
I'm 32 years old and I'm suffering HS for 10 years, I had read and try every antibiotic, and some natural remedies, but my worse situation now is, My husband is starting with the problem in his testicles after he started to drink ACV to lose weight? and I feel terrible and I don't knew the HS could be contagious.
every month before my period I have the ball, I'm using with good result a silver gel, the name is "colloidal silver" help me a lot to calm and restructure the skin and the ball gone after 3 days.
I hope you can try the colloidal silver.
I have try a lot remedies but the ball coming 3 or 4 months later.
I'm feel crazy because if I'm depress, sad, worry, angry even excited or happy the ball coming up, I'm can't stand my hormonal disorder.
Please try the colloidal silver maybe can help you.
EC: "the ball" = large, recurring boilPosted by Sarah
Brisbane, Australia
02/11/2009Hi - just reading the above comment on your husband getting cysts similar to HS.
I've been an HS sufferer for many years now but this message rang an alarm bell as my husband is a testicular cancer survivor. PLEASE get the doctor to check his cysts to make sure it is not testicular cancer.
The doctor will be able to see right away if the cyst is a tumour or not.
HS is NOT contagious and his problem is unrelated so please don't feel guilty that you have given him something - you haven't.
I can't stress enough how common testicular cancer is in men or the necessity to have any lumps in the area checked. TS is a VERY fast cancer, but also one of the most survivable if you catch it fast.Posted by Beanie
Ontario, California
04/18/2009In respnse to the lady that has HS and her husband now has it too...I have suffered with HS for 14 years, and i had to diagnose it myself (then my doctor said "oh you are right...UGH). anyway, I recently learned that a friend of mine suffers from what sounded to be a similar condition; however, her doctors did something that mine have NEVER done, which is to culture the bacteria. Turns out that she actually has community-acquired MRSA, which IS contagious. Oddly, my husband had a lesion on his inner thigh a few months ago and "suggested" that I was contagious (jokingly, of course). Now I'm wondering if maybe my problem is CA-MRSA, not HS, and am going to have my dr. culture my wound next time I have a flare-up that becomes severe enough to need his attention. Anyway, just thought that in addition to prior comments, this might be a good thing to have checked out as well in case it is something contagious such as MRSA, since their presentations can sometimes look similar.Posted by Kerry
Queensland, Australia
09/15/2009I agree with you i was diagnosed with HS about 6yrs ago i have suffered with this for 10yrs i recently moved home and went to a new doctor about something unrelated (i gave up going to doctors about my HS along time ago) anyway i asked my new dc if the present condition could be related to my HS this dr took a swab and sent it away to be cultered the results have just come back today and i actually have MRSA! I'm happy and angry at the same time, that no other dr has ever done this when they have very similar symptoms im just hoping and praying now that the antibiotics i have recived today will put an end to this misery.Posted by Kate
Pensacola, Florida
10/05/2009I have been diagnosed with both MRSA and HS. The symptoms of the lesions are slightly different, so stopping treatment for one because you think all symptoms are caused by the other might make things worse. When I have had MRSA lesions, they occur anywhere (mostly my legs or face). If they do open or drain, the drainage is thick with a greenish tint, and sometimes you can see the infection beneath the skin. When the wound is completely cleaned of bacteria, there is a definite hole where the infection was. With the HS, the lesions are boils. Just wanted to let you know that it is possible to have both (as I do)so don't neglect your HS remedies if you have a flare-up of MRSA. The MRSA antibiotics don't help with the HS at all, or at least they didn't for me. And I wanted to say thanks for all the suggestions, I've never found a better place for info about HS.Posted by Bb
Hood River, Oregon
09/14/2011I just wanted to say that HS is NOT contagious. I have had HS for 36 years and I was married for 19 years and my husband never once had anything, my doctor also assured me that you can not pass HS so your husband had a different issue going on.
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Approval Ratings YEA (1) 100% Posted by Jennifer (Philadelphia, Pa) on 12/26/2011
[YEA] I have had HS for about 4 years now. Sadly, most doctors are not aware of the skin disease, and I have been diagnosed with Boils, Cysts, ingrown hairs, and was told to wear loose clothing, don't shave; everything they told me not to do- didn't work.
I only get them in my groin area- and it is the worst pain you could imagine. I am not overweight, nor have I ever been; as many say that is a big cause. I have never smoked. I have tried so many things including antibiotics on several occassions, topical antiobiotic creams, eating healthy, etc.
I have been taking Colloidal Silver for the past 7 months, and have seen a drastic difference. I don't get flares anymore (as long as I take it) but I know I am not cured becuase I can still feel the sacs under the skin and my skin is discolored. I had a wound that didn't heal for 4 months! That was when I started the Colloidal Silver. (My mom had told me about it). If I forget to take it, I am reminded when I start to get a flare up.
I also take Zinc supplements, and Apple Cider Vinegar tablets. I read on one of the forums that Oils (such as Omega) helps, as the oil glands are blocked because it is hardened. To me, this makes the most sense. I am going to try to include Oils in my supplements. We are all different, and every person's body reacts differently- which it's so hard because what works for one, may not work for another. You just have to keep trying different remedies, until you find what works best. I'm not sure which of the supplements I am taking are actually helping the most (of if all are) but I'm not stopping since it's working!Posted by Melissa
In, Michigan
07/28/2012Hi, like most of you on here I have been suffering from HS for about 10 years. Like most of you I have endured it silently. I get them in groin area, armpits and weirdly enough only under left breast. I have seen a few doctors but they say its an infection and give me antibiotics. They can become sooo painful all you can do is cry. I highly believe in holistic medicine and decided to treat them with tea tree oil. I found tea tree just wasn't enough so I added lemon oil to the mix. This seemed to help them clear up much faster but I would still get outbreaks. I did notice though that there wasn't a bad smell when they burst. This is because tee tree kills bacteria. I also have pcos and insulin resistence. I am also a smoker which doesn't help.
So fed up I did some research and discovered turmeric. I started mixing it with almond milk, cinnamon and honey. It tastes really good. I noticed my outbreaks lessened and when I did get anything the pain would be gone within a day or two and then it would drain. I no longer really get any in my groin mostly now just under left breast. It makes me sad all the scars and deep purple scars it has left behind. Time does lessen the appearance and I also use rose water to help with the scars. I have also become a member of be young essential oils and they have a liver cleanse which has helped tremendously. It's peppermint oil and lemon oil cleanse. You use it by adding one drop of each in a cup of distilled water and I squeeze a half lemon in it and drinking it first thing in the morning. The peppermint does wonders by cooling the inflammation and the lemon helps cleanse and alkalanize the ph in body. It gives me more energy and cleans liver at the same time. I also just started using black cumin oil. I don't know how much it is helping yet since I have just started using it a few days ago.
About a week ago I went to the movies and ate salty buttery popcorn and halfway through the movie I noticed a very painful little friend just popped up in groin area. The next morning I drank my cleanse and poof it popped and drained that day. They used to last weeks. I also just noticed a bright red one that appeared under breast but without any pain. I have been putting Turmeric directly on it and it's gone already. It's amazing what these treatments have done for me. Yes I still break out but the pain isn't there anymore at least not nearly as bad as it used to be, no smell, and they go away sooo quickly. Oh and I had a bad one under breast a few weeks ago and I treated it and the pain went away but the lump didn't bt it also didn't spread. Then about one week ago I noticed it felt wet under breast and it had popped and was draining. I didn't even know it was still there. No pain or anything.
I hope this can help some of you. I have read others posts about mixing turmeric with warm water and drinking it but gross. Mixing it with cinnamon and milk makes it tastes almost like chai tea. I really enjoy the taste. I haven't needed it though for awhile since I began the liver cleanse.


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Crotched Mountain Specialty Hospital Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program
Crotched Mountain Specialty Hospital in Greenfield, New Hampshire, specializes in rehabilitating patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), brain injuries occurring from non-trauma and spinal cord injury (SCI) conditions. One of the largest TBI centers in the state, Crotched Mountain Brain Injury Center is a 62-bed hospital that has aided in the recovery of brain injury and neuro-rehabilitation patients for more than 20 years. The focus of their treatment program is to successfully rehabilitate patients to the highest level of independence possible, using an individually structured treatment plan that includes the patient's family. The center admits patients who brain injuries due to trauma, stroke or cerebral vascular disorders, brain tumor, infectious and metabolic diseases, and dual diagnosis (brain injury/substance abuse).
Brain injury patients at Crotched Mountain have access to highly skilled and experienced medical professionals, including physicians who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation, nurses who specialize in rehabilitation, therapists and other TBI-certified specialists. The hospital provides a unique and effective recovery process for each patient and their family members with its state-of-the-art technology and advanced recovery programs, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, cognitive rehabilitation therapy, physical therapy and independent living skills therapy.
The cognitive rehabilitation program is unique in the New England region. The in-patient cognitive program uses a transdisciplinary group of therapists, including a speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, social worker, a recreation therapist and a rehabilitation technician, all with specialized licenses and certifications. The program offers individualized services in a group setting to provide training in the foundation skills required for cognitive function. This program is based on substantial research that supports the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation for improving attention deficits, memory impairments and functional communication. When necessary, involvement in this program is in addition to other prescribed individual therapies.
Rocco Chiappini, MD, CBIS, serves as Medical Director of the Crotched Mountain Specialty Hospital. Dr. Chiappini, certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, is highly experienced and a well-known rehabilitation specialist across the state of New Hampshire.
The Crotched Mountain Specialty Hospital is a program of Crotched Mountain, a prestigious charitable organization that has been serving the needs of children and adults with disabilities for more than 50 years. In addition to the hospital, Crotched Mountain's 1,400-acre campus includes a school for children with disabilities, an outpatient clinic, a media center and an athletic complex including lap and therapy pools.
Crotched Mountain employs nearly 800 full-time individuals who provide direct care to more than 2,500 patients every year. In addition to the outpatient center, Crotched Mountain provides residential care and care management services to adults with disabilities who wish to remain in their homes, an alternative to nursing homes. Crotched Mountain has also developed housing for adults with disabilities in several locations in New Hampshire and surrounding states.
The Crotched Mountain staff works hard every day to rehabilitate children and adults whose lives are being affected by traumatic and difficult disabilities. Through comprehensive treatment programs, including rehabilitation, education, recreation and vocational opportunities, the hospital's rehabilitation teams are able to prepare their patients for life beyond the campus of Crotched Mountain.
To refer a patient with TBI or other neuro-rehabilitation and cognitive needs to Crotched Mountain Specialty Hospital or to learn more information about TBI treatment, please call (603) 547-3311 or visit their Web site at www.crotchedmountain.org.
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08/10/2013 - user56935859
Sold a home in 2013.
I just happened on to Brice while looking on Zillow, and decided to use him as my agent and have not regretted that decision one bit. The house I ended up buying had a shed on the property and Brice was able to negotiate with the seller to get 25% off of the price of the shed. During the process he was very responsive to my needs and quick to answer any questions I had. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional realtor.
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Bought a Single Family home in 2013 for approximately $125K in Mustang, OK.
Wow...looking at all the reviews, Brice is one very busy guy! It's a wonder he was able to give me the all the time and attention that he did in purchasing an investment property. He makes you feel like you're his only client. He responded immediately, was punctual, friendly, knowledgeable, very professional, always had a smile on his face, and took care of every detail. This was my first investment buying experience and he had some great recommendations...even offered his property management expertise, which I will seriously consider take him up on later down the road. Thanks Brice for an almost seamless buying experience!
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Bought a Single Family home in 2013 for approximately $175K in Edmond, OK.
Brice Semrad knows his realestate. He moves at your pace and is 100% when asked for his opinion. His negotiation skills set him apart from the rest of realetors I've dealt with. Not only did he find me the perfect house but he also negotiated the price down and got us a few other additions to the home.
If you're looking for an honest, experienced, and personable realtor, than Mr. Semrad at Realestate One is your guy!
If you're looking for an honest, experienced, and personable realtor, than Mr. Semrad at Realestate One is your guy!
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Showed home in 2013 in Seward, Cedar Valley, OK 73044.
I was interested in this house, and he was able to set up a showing the same day that I called, which was pretty neat considering the short notice that I gave him. I didn't end up going with this house, but very much appreciated his prompt response in helping me
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Sold a Single Family home in 2013 for approximately $200K in Edmond, OK.
Brice was excellent in the sell of our home with acreage. His marketing techniques were able to get us many showing and a quick sale. Before hiring Brice I thought our house would be a difficult one to market and he made the process painless and I would highly recommend him to others selling a home.
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We had a great experience with Brice. He was always quick to get us into homes to look at, able to answer any questions we had, and expertly handled the details of our purchase whiile we were out-of-state. He even called after the purchase to see if we had any questions or concerns after moving in. We are very glad we went through Brice and highly recommend him.
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We are very happy with our home buying experience with Brice and Real Estate One. He really is everything that the other reviews have said – professional, courteous, respectful of your needs and budget, easy to work with, fast to respond to any questions/concerns you may have, and most importantly is very knowledgeable about the area and wants to put you in the best possible position in your real estate transaction. We had contacted a few other realtors before starting to look for a home, but nothing seemed to be a good fit. We called Brice after reading his reviews on Zillow and are very happy we did. We highly recommend him and look forward to working with him again in the future.
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I was thinking of selling my home and contacted Brice. I explained our situation, we wanted to sell and to look into buying another home for better leverage of our money. We assumed that we would be able to sell it in a couple of years for more of a return than what I felt like our house was giving us. To my surprise Brice had a different opinion on what we should do. He recommend that with the shift and growth in our area that we would see more profits in our house and recommended in not selling until next year. Wow!!! Never thought I would hear that. I can truly tell he loves what he does and is not motivated for the money but for the relationships. Wish there were more people out there like this guy. I'm very excited and look forward to listing our house next year. Thanks Brice
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If you want a professional agent, Brice is your man. His knowledge of the real estate market is above average, and he is more than willing to help in any way he can. His help with my process was exceptional.
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Sold a Single Family home in 2013 for approximately $300K in Edmond, OK.
My son's realtor was Brice Semrad and I appreciated his work for my son. When we decided to list our house a few months later, we chose Brice to Be our realtor also. We sold our house within a good period of time and he also was very helpful with the purchase of our new home in the area.
I particularly liked his practice of checking the homes for structural and mechanical issues, willing to go in the attic and check those things for us.
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A warehouse holding textiles and other goods in Larnaca has been destroyed in fire that broke out in the early hours of Monday.
Four fire trucks battled to put out the blaze at the warehouse on Makarios III Ave. and situated less than 100 metres from Larnaca's Police Headquarters.
According to initial estimates €20,000 worth of damage has been reported.
Larnaca CID is investigating the cause of the fire.
Separately, two cars were destroyed in separate but almost simultaneous fires.
The first blaze was spotted at 2am in Sotira. Passers-by put out the fire on a car belonging to a 26 year-old and which had been parked outside his house and the fire service was not required. Damaged was caused to the back part of the car.
At around 2.30am, a car in Pernera was completely destroyed in a fire as it was parked outside a pub. The car belongs to a 26 year-old woman and initial investigations indicate the fire was set maliciously.
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A Lincoln woman will be on the Dr. Phil show Friday, talking about what almost led her to abandon her 15 year old child under the state's Safe Haven Law.
Exactly one month ago today, Courtney Galloway thought she was out of options. She was ready to abandon her teenage daughter at Bryan LGH West, but Lincoln police talked her out of it. Tomorrow, Galloway will tell the nation about why she was ready to say goodbye.
"One man dropped off an entire family of nine kids. Ground zero for this, Nebraska."
It's made national headlines and now Dr. Phil tackles the Nebraska Safe Haven Law.
One of his guests, Lincoln mom, Courtney Galloway.
She says she started noticing changes in her now 15 year old daughter, 12 years ago.
"She would throw tantrums she would lie she would say that the teachers were hurting her at school."
As time went on it got worse.
The 15 year old was expelled from school.
She was in trouble with the law and Galloway says she tried doing everything for help.
The girl was diagnosed with a psychological disorder, but doctors said no medicine or treatment would help.
Then after being turned away at a psychiatric ward, the teenager tried running away and Galloway was helpless.
"At this point I did feel like everything was just totally out of control."
Ready to abandon her daughter at Bryan LGH West, police stepped in and she says she finally got the help she was seeking.
Using actual news footage from Channel 8 Eyewitness news to set up the story, Dr. Phil and Galloway talk about the law, that parents are using as a last resort.
"I knew that if I went into the hospital and they turned us down that I could say that I would use my Safe Haven Law."
You can watch the full show on Channel 8 Friday at 4:00.
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Defining the Role of the Ras Family RERG Protein in Breast Cancer
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Background: We identified RERG (Ras-related and Estrogen-Regulated Growth inhibitor) in microarray analyses for genes whose expression was decreased or loss in a significant percentage of primary human breast tumors that showed poor clinical prognosis. RERG expression correlated exclusively with estrogen receptor expression in human breast cancer patient tumors and cell lines. Surprisingly, RERG encodes a protein highly related in sequence (~50% amino acid identity) and biochemistry (GTPase) to the Ras oncoprotein. Ras genes are mutated in human cancers and encode constitutively activated proteins that promote uncontrolled growth and tumor invasion. In contrast, it is the loss of expression in estrogen receptor negative breast cancers, rather than activation, of RERG that promotes oncogenesis. Forced overexpression of RERG expression in breast tumor cells caused inhibition of colony formation in soft agar and tumor formation in nude mice, supporting a functional role for RERG loss in breast cancer development. Thus, while Ras functions as an oncogene, RERG functions as a tumor suppressor gene. How the loss of RERG expression promotes breast cancer development and how RERG functions as a tumor suppressor have not been determined. Loss of RERG expression may be a useful diagnostic marker for breast cancer progression. Pharmacologic restoration of the RERG function that impairs breast cancer growth may be a promising approach for breast cancer treatment. Objective/Hypothesis: The objective of our proposal is to determine the specific contribution of the loss of RERG expression to breast cancer growth and to delineate the mechanisms by which RERG causes growth inhibition of RERG-deficient breast tumor cells. One hypothesis is that RERG can interact selectively with Ras effectors involved in growth inhibition (Nore1, RASSF1). Alternatively, RERG interacts with and utilizes unique effectors that regulate signaling pathways that lead to growth inhibition. Our studies will distinguish between these two mechanisms. Specific Aims: We propose aims (1) to determine the structural and biochemical properties important for RERG suppression of breast cancer growth, (2) to define the effector targets that function downstream of RERG that are involved in growth inhibition, and (3) to determine if RERG suppresses growth by deregulation of cell cycle progression and increased apoptosis. Study Design: First, a variety of mutants of RERG, based on known functional mutants of Ras, will be evaluated to determine what structural and biochemical properties of RERG are important for RERG inhibition of breast carcinoma cell proliferation. Second, whether RERG can bind to effectors of Ras that promote growth inhibition, or alternatively, bind to unique effectors, will be determined. Third, studies will be done to determine if RERG promotes growth inhibition by activation of the Rb tumor suppressor pathway to cause cell cycle inhibition and if RERG may also promote decreased cell survival. Potential Outcomes and Benefits of Research: Since RERG expression is lost in estrogen receptor negative breast cancers, RERG may be a useful diagnostic marker for advanced breast cancers. The goal of our study will be to determine the signaling mechanisms by which RERG inhibit the growth of breast carcinoma cells. This may define directions for the development of pharmacologic approaches that "reactivate" RERG growth inhibitory activity in advanced breast cancers, and establish a novel anti-breast cancer treatment strategy for estrogen receptor-negative breast cancers.
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It is now clear that breast cancer is a genetic disease where "good genes have gone bad" and arises as a consequence of mutations in genes that control normal growth proliferation and cell survival. Research has already defined important genetic events involved in breast cancer development, for example, the overexpression and activation of the HER2 oncogene and the loss of function of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 tumor suppressor genes. The discovery that these genes are aberrantly expressed or mutated in breast cancers has led to novel anti-breast cancer drugs or genetic screens, respectively, for the treatment of breast cancer. While we have made significant strides in defining key genetic events involved in breast cancer develop, much remains to be discovered regarding other genetic alterations that contribute to breast cancer development. One important genetic change for many cancers, but not breast cancer, is the mutational activation of the Ras oncogene. However, recent studies determined that a Ras-related protein, called RERG, may be important for breast cancer development. Loss of RERG expression correlated with the loss of estrogen receptor expression in breast cancer patient tumors and cell lines. RERG expression for 78 breast tumors was a statistically significant predictor of patient outcome. What is surprising is that, although Ras and RERG are very similar proteins, they have opposite roles in cancer development. Whereas Ras becomes activated in human cancers and promotes uncontrolled growth, RERG expression is lost in estrogen receptor negative breast cancers and displays the growth inhibitory activities of a tumor suppressor in breast cancer cells. Is the loss of RERG really important to allow breast cancers to progress to a more invasive and malignant stage? If so, how does RERG work normally to prevent breast cancer advancement? These are two of the key questions that we will answer in our research studies. Our studies may help validate the loss of RERG expression as an important diagnostic marker for advanced breast cancers. An important goal of our proposal will be to determine how RERG prevents breast cancer cell growth. We can then take advantage of this information to design new drugs that mimic the actions of RERG, to "reactivate" RERG in RERG-deficient breast cancers and prevent their growth and advancement. In summary, understanding the function of RERG in normal and neoplastic breast cells will provide further understanding of the basic biology of breast cells and may establish RERG as an important diagnostic marker or target for drug discovery for breast cancer treatment.
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After comparing the hitters from our last two World Series teams position by position, it only makes sense to examine the pitchers as well. Personally, I was a bit surprised at the depth of the 2006 lineup as compared to 2012, but it's easy to take the top-heavy 2012 lineup instead. Will we find anything surprising comparing the pitchers? Let's find out...
The Ace
2006 - Jeremy Bonderman (3.53 xFIP, 1.30 WHIP, 3.16 K/BB)
2012 - Justin Verlander (3.31 xFIP, 1.06 WHIP, 3.98 K/BB)
You may be surprised not to see JV listed as the ace for 2006, but Bonderman was actually the better pitcher that year. He threw over 200 innings, had over 200 strikeouts, and across-the-board had better numbers than JV, and his 6.1 WAR was the best on the staff by far. By 2012, however Verlander has become a true ace, a horse that racked up 238 innings and 239 strikeouts this year and consistently gives him team a chance to win every time out. Any franchise in the league would take him first if they were starting from scratch.
EDGE: The "Cys" have it
Rest of the Rotation
2006 - Justin Verlander, Kenny Rogers, Nate Robertson, Zach Miner (combined 4.49 xFIP, 1.31 WHIP, 1.89 K/BB)
2012 - Max Scherzer, Doug Fister, Anibal Sanchez, Rick Porcello (combined 3.53 xFIP, 1.33 WHIP, 3.39 K/BB)
The 2006 rotation was solid, but man, look at what the 2012 group did. Their combined xFIP was as good as Bonderman's in 2006, and the WHIP without the heavy weight of Porcello's 1.53 was 1.24. The combined K/BB figure would rank as the 28th best in all of baseball among starting pitchers (between Hiroki Kuroda and Ian Kennedy to give you an idea). The 2012 group is better and deeper at every spot in the rotation, and JV is possibly the only player from 2006 who cracks the 2012 top 4 (wouldn't it be nice to run him out there 3-4 times in a 7-game series?).
EDGE: 2012 and it's not even close
Middle Relief
2006 - Jason Grilli, Jamie Walker, Wil Ledezma, Roman Colon (combined 4.98 xFIP, 1.36 WHIP, 2.26 K/BB)
2012 - Brayan Villareal, Phil Coke, Duane Below, Al Alburquerque (combined 3.81 xFIP, 1.34 WHIP, 2.85 K/BB)
One could argue with including AlAl in there since he wasn't available until September and only threw 13 innings, but it doesn't really matter because while middle relief was the soft underbelly of both teams (as it is for most teams), it was close to a dumpster fire for the 2006 group. I think it's reasonable to argue that not one of the guys from 2006 would make the 2012 bullpen (which is saying something given our struggles this year). In the aggregate, the 2012 guys actually weren't all that bad, but they certainly had some meltdowns along the way.
EDGE: 2012 and it's even less close than the rotation
The Back End
2006 - Joel Zumaya (3.97 xFIP, 1.18 WHIP, 2.31 K/BB), Fernando Rodney (4.27 xFIP, 1.19 WHIP, 1.91 K/BB)
2012 - Octavio Dotel (3.22 xFIP, 1.07 WHIP, 5.17 K/BB), Joaquin Benoit (3.29 xFIP, 1.14 WHIP, 3.82 K/BB)
Here things start to look a bit more interesting. The 2006 group was very good, although they had some bouts with wildness from time to time. You can see this in the lower K/BB ratios for Zumaya and Rodney, as they had very comparable K/9 rates to the 2012 guys (JZ and Rodney got 10.5 and 8.2 K/9 respectively, while Dotel and Benoit were at 10.6 and 9.6). Meanwhile the 2012 guys walked just 5-7% of the hitters they faced, but Benoit in particluar gave up an unusual amount of home runs (18.1% HR/FB ratio). Arguments can be made either way but the last thing you want is for your relievers to come in and start walking guys - make 'em hit it.
EDGE: 2012, but it's very close
The Closer
2006 - Todd Jones (4.36 xFIP, 1.27 WHIP, 2.55 K/BB)
2012 - Jose Valverde (5.01 xFIP, 1.25 WHIP, 1.78 K/BB)
Wow. Color me surprised that the Big Potato couldn't match the output of Todd Jones. The human rollercoaster Jones was a steady presence in the 9th inning, and while he let a few get away (and made many more very interesting) he generally got the job done. Valverde may have pitched himself out of a big contract with his playoff performances thus far, but he's been pretty mediocre all season (also, water is wet). More walks, more hits, fewer strikeouts(his K/9 dropped from 8.59 in 2011 to 6.26 in 2012), and fewer ground balls than prior years (fortunately he had a ridiculously low HR/FB ratio or we could have seen even more blown saves).
2006 - 1 win
2012 - 3 wins
As good as the 2006 pitching staff was, it pales in comparison to what the 2012 group has put together, particularly the starters. 2012 has more depth with better pitchers in the rotation, more effective middle relievers, and a good enough back end to at least battle the 2006 guys to a draw. Only at closer can the 2006 make a definitive stand.


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To piggy-back on LVBruin's fan shot, OJ Mayo is now taking a page out of the Cushing-$UC handbook and claiming that an energy drink is responsible for his steroid-triggered failed drug test. No, this isn't a joke. Seriously, "the Red Bull made me do it". Troll on trogans.


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Planned Parenthood deserves funds
Recently, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation has found itself in the middle of a political battle between pro-life activists and pro-choice activists for its relationship with Planned Parenthood.
In December, Komen decided to cut off most of its funding of Planned Parenthood after receiving pressure from pro-life activists.
Komen's funding of Planned Parenthood goes toward breast cancer screening and education for low-income women. However, pro-life activists are against the organization because it provides abortion services.
After the news went public Jan. 31, angered citizens expressed their feelings via social media sites, forcing Komen to rethink its decision.
"As a women's health organization, we found it unfortunate that they [Susan G. Komen for the Cure] would succumb to right-wing bullying," said Jimmy Radosta, spokesperson for Planned Parenthood Columbia-Willamette.
On Feb. 10, Komen's founder, Nancy G. Brinker, announced that Komen had reversed its decision, choosing to maintain its relationship with Planned Parenthood.
However, now that its relationship with Planned Parenthood is restored, many pro-life activists are once again angered at Komen.
What these activists fail to realize is that Komen is not funding abortions; it is funding breast cancer screenings for women who cannot afford them otherwise. Komen is trying to save lives and educate people about sex.
"We serve a very vulnerable population who need access to breast cancer screenings," Radosta said.
Komen is dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer; therefore, giving money to an organization that provides screening to women who wouldn't otherwise get screened is an organization worth funding. All women deserve to be screened for breast cancer.
We at the Review believe that Komen shouldn't have to be stuck in the middle of a political battle for simply trying to promote women's health.
"We hope they follow through on their [Susan G. Komen for the Cure] word to put women's health first," Radosta said.
Planned Parenthood, which some who oppose refer to as "Planned Murder," provides more than abortions. The organization offers a wide range of services, including STD testing and treatment, HPV and Hepatitis vaccines, health services, patient education, emergency contraception and pregnancy testing.
"Our organization provides life saving cancer screenings, Radosta said. "It's unfortunate that people put aside a health care provider."
Komen's relationship with Planned Parenthood is a positive one, helping to lower the number of women who die from breast cancer. Access to such a crucial service should not be jeopardized by a polarizing political debate that is only tangentially related.
-The Review Editorial Board
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text: The weather continues to tease and tantalise – brief hints at sunshine, warmth through glass, a few spring bulbs. Sadly this is too often quickly followed by a Siberian blast and a need to huddle by the heater, nose in book, in wilful denial of the heating bill which will blight all chance of a summer holiday. However, at least now it is lighter and there is a chance of getting out. Cycling home along the river path is still a distant dream. Are you mad ? In that darkening gloom? It may be Richmond, but if you are not assaulted by the mad, bad and dangerous to know then there is fear of running into a jogger or over a duck. However, one can at least go out without the need to wear 12 layers of passion-killer thermals and that fetching scarf knitted by Gran, one finger constantly twitching over the mobile in case of travel updates from TFL which will blight forever the chance of reaching Clapham.


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Heading out with a camera in the city can be a heap of fun. Street scenes and architecture can produce some great scenes for photographers and when you shoot with black and white in mind, the results can be very powerful. We think these shots show what we mean. Share your own in the comments!
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Liège / Luik / Lüttich (Explore Frontpage) by Bert Kaufmann, on Flickr
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Hancock Honeycomb by rseidel3, on Flickr
Double Duty by Ian Sane, on Flickr
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winterscape #1 by mugley, on Flickr
Rainy Rush Hour by Ding Yuin Shan, on Flickr
Brooklyn Bridge by Cyril Abad, on Flickr
Spy vs Spy. by digitalpimp., on Flickr
HDR Hiroshima City by Imahinasyon Photography, on Flickr
the hardware salesman by mugley, on Flickr
Hiroshima City by Imahinasyon Photography, on Flickr
Marina City by vonderauvisuals, on Flickr
Where To Now by NCSphotography, on Flickr
so far from home by mugley, on Flickr
IMG_5648 by drivebysh00ter, on Flickr
rainy season by Robert S. Donovan, on Flickr
Pitch man, Canal St. by Ryan Vaarsi, on Flickr
Pedestrian Safety by A. Strakey, on Flickr
Woven by Earl-Wilkerson, on Flickr
"City donkeys" by downhilldom1984, on Flickr
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Amazing images. I noticed that they're mostly from Flickr. You missed an amazing photographer who has breathtaking city b&w street and cityscape images: http://www.flickr.com/photos/brianday/. Thanks for sharing these. I'm looking forward to checking out their streams.
Jay Fitz:
Nice selection of urban images. Just completed a semester, "Urban Landscape." Most of the better images in class were in black and white.
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One from myself;


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Redskins TE Chris Cooley will see a specialist after suffering a concussion in Sunday night's loss to the Colts.
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Sunday night's Colts-Redskins game drew a 13.2 overnight TV rating, as NBC's number continue to go up while airing against playoff baseball.
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Redskins TE Chris Cooley left Sunday night's game in the second half because of a concussion.
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Peyton Manning threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns Sunday night, leading the Indianapolis Colts to a 27-24 win over the Washington Redskins.
Haynesworth among Redskins inactives
Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth has been declared inactive for Sunday night's game against the Colts.
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An NFL insider has told PFW that Tim Brewster, who was fired Sunday as head coach at the University of Minnesota, could resurface in the NFL as an offensive assistant.
Brown, Gonzalez don't travel with Colts
The Colts will be without RB Donald Brown (hamstring), WR Anthony Gonzalez (ankle) and DB Jacob Lacey (foot) for their Sunday-night game against the Redskins.
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With undrafted first-year WR Anthony Armstrong making the most of his occasional touches, Washington wants to get the ball in his hands more often, according to NFC East Whispers.
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Redskins SS LaRon Landry is playing his best football yet, making a ton of tackles and leading a resurgent group that got out of the gate slowly.
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Donovan McNabb had a great passing day and the Redskins' defense stepped up in their overtime win over the Packers. But a lot of factors, some more obvious than others, played a part in the 16-13 victory.
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