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One of FINRA's main goals is to protect the investing public. These alerts provide you with information to help you avoid problems in today's complex world of investing—and to help protect your and your family from investment scams.
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The economic uncertainty of recent years continues to make this a challenging time for many consumers and investors. Military families are especially vulnerable due to regular PCS moves, interrupted spouse careers, and frequent deployments. The FINRA Investor Education Foundation has put together 5 tips that can help America's military families successfully navigate turbulent conditions and keep your finances under control.
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Dormant Shell Companies—How to Protect Your Portfolio from Fraud
Some low-priced "penny" stocks that are aggressively promoted may in fact be stocks of dormant shell companies that are susceptible to pump-and-dump scams.
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FINRA is issuing this alert to caution those interested in funds that invest in frontier markets to carefully consider the heightened risks in these markets. Frontier fund investments may provide potential diversification and periods of higher returns than can be obtained through more traditional investments.
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- Equity-Indexed Annuities—A Complex Choice
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- Variable Annuities: Beyond the Hard Sell
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- Duration—What an Interest Rate Hike Could Do to Your Bond Portfolio
- Structured Notes With Principal Protection: Note the Terms of Your Investment
- Reverse Convertibles—Complex Investment Vehicles
- Auction Rate Securities: What Happens When Auctions Fail
- Catastrophe Bonds and Other Event-Linked Securities
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- Physical Precious Metals: Tips to Avoid Tarnishing Your Portfolio
- Dormant Shell Companies—How to Protect Your Portfolio from Fraud
- Viral Disease Stock Scams: Don't Let Them Infect Your Portfolio
- High-Yield CDs: Red Flags That Signal a Scam
- Bitcoin: More than a Bit Risky
- Marijuana Stock Scams
- Cold Calls from Brokerage Firm Imposters—Beware of Old-Fashioned Phishing
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- "Gold" Stocks—Some Investments Mine Your Pocketbook
- Investment Scams Follow in the Wake of Natural Disasters
- "China" Stocks—Look Beyond the Name Before You Invest
- Pre-IPO Offerings—These Scammers Are Not Your Friends
- "Phishing" and Other Online Identity Theft Scams: Don't Take the Bait
- HYIPs—High Yield Investment Programs Are Hazardous to Your Investment Portfolio
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- Save Your Greenbacks—Don't Fall for Green Energy Scams
- Beware of Auction Rate Securities Settlement "Phishing" Scam
- Beware of Fake Check Scams
- Avoiding Investment Scams
- Well-Traveled Fraud—Advance-Fee Scams Target Non-U.S. Investors Using Fake Regulator Websites and False Broker Identities
- Beware of Online Job Classifieds Used to Steal Your Identity
- Keeping Your Account Secure: Tips for Protecting Your Financial Information
- Save Your Energy and Money—Don't Fall for Energy Stock Scams
- "Free Lunch" Investment Seminars—Avoiding the Heartburn of a Hard Sell
- "I hope this is your email" Scam Offers No Hope of Profits
- "Dash" Gov Sites Part of Ploy to Dash Off With Your Money
- Bird Flu Stock Scam Could Be Hazardous to Your Financial Health
- Beware of "Hot" Stock Tips on Your Cell Phone
- Beware of Stock Fraud in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina
- Stock Spams and Scams
- Fears of Anthrax and Terrorism Spawning Investment Scams
Margin and Borrowing
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- 100% Mortgages: The Low Down on No Money Down
- Betting the Ranch: Risking Your Home to Buy Securities
- Subordination Agreements—Understand the Risks
Money Management
- Five Do's and Don'ts That Can Help You Achieve Greater Financial Security
- Five Tips for Financial Security
- Year-End Investment Considerations for Individual Investors
- Weathering Tough Economic Times—12 Tips for 2012
- Take Control of Your Financial Future: Tips to Think About at Tax Time and Beyond
- Tax Refund Loans—Immediate Gratification at a Steep Price
- Seeking Solid Financial Footing for the Next Decade: 10 Tips for 2010
Mutual Funds & ETFs
- Frontier Funds—Travel With Care
- Alternative Funds Are Not Your Typical Mutual Funds
- Treasury's Guarantee Program for Money Market Mutual Funds: What You Should Know
- Leveraged and Inverse ETFs: Specialized Products with Extra Risks for Buy-and-Hold Investors
- Systematic Investment Plans—Educate Yourself Before You Enlist
- Net Asset Value Transfers: Look Before You Leap Into Another Mutual Fund
- Mutual Fund Breakpoints: Are You Owed a Refund?
- Class B Mutual Fund Shares: Do They Make the Grade?
- Principal-Protected Funds—Security Has a Price
- Understanding Mutual Fund Classes
- Mutual Fund Breakpoints: A Break Worth Taking
- Funds of Hedge Funds—Higher Costs and Risks for Higher Potential Returns
Private Offerings
- Private Placements—Evaluate the Risks Before Placing Them in Your Portfolio
- Brokerage Firm Private Securities Offerings: Buying Your Brokerage
Promissory Notes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS)
Retirement Accounts
- The IRA Rollover: 10 Tips to Making a Sound Decision
- Why Leave Money on the Table—Make the Most of Your Employer's 401(k) Match
- Reverse Mortgages: Avoiding a Reversal of Fortune
- Job Dislocation: Managing the Financial Impact of Unexpected Job Loss
- Weathering Tough Financial Times—The Long-term Costs of Quick Cash
- 401(k) Debit Cards—Think Before You Swipe
- Putting Too Much Stock in Your Company—A 401(k) Problem
- Look Before You Leave: Don't Be Misled By Early Retirement Investment Pitches That Promise Too Much
- Think Twice Before Cashing Out of Your Thrift Savings Plan
- Think Twice Before Cashing Out Your 401(k)
- "Stretch" IRAs—Too Much of a Stretch for You?
Trading Securities
- Closed-End Fund Distributions: Where is the Money Coming From?
- Stock Up on Information Before Buying Stock
- When Trading Stops: What You Need to Know About Halts, Suspensions and Other Interruptions
- Exchange-Traded Notes—Avoid Unpleasant Surprises
- It Pays to Understand Your Brokerage Account Statements and Trade Confirmations
- Companies in Bankruptcy Rarely Make Blockbuster Investments
- The Grass Isn't Always Greener—Chasing Return in a Challenging Investment Environment
- Stock-Based Loan Programs: What Investors Need to Know
- 10 Tips to Keep Track of Your Investments
- Investing in a Bankrupt Company: A High Risk Venture
- If a Brokerage Firm Closes Its Doors
- Market Risk: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
- Customer Advisory Centers: Not Your Typical Securities Firm Call Center
- Protect Your Online Brokerage Account: Safety Should Come First When Logging In and Out
- Bearing Up in a Bear Market: You Still Need to Open Your Account Statements


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theoldhag commented on the diary post Tea-GOP Craziness: Will Someone Please Have Our Political Leaders Committed? by Scarecrow.
As I have commented elsewhere: The Democratic Party is effectively dead. The only effective action is a series of 60′s type funerals with pomp, circumstance, humor, and genuine mourning of the party of FDR, the Kennedy's, and even LBJ, with a working philosophy, and may I even say "balls" to promote the welfare of all [...]
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Having been suspicious of and disappointed in the Democratic Party since their complicity of the theft of the presidency by GWB, I now have a vision:
Whereas the Party no longer represents anyone at all, having sold out the poor, working and otherwise, the unions, the teachers, nurses, minorities (when asked why they did not contest the Florida vote, and the disenfranchisement of minorities, they stated "Gore didn't want to," well, ahem, I guess the disenfranchisement of minorities and Democratic voters doesn't count for much), children, the elderly, the disabled, the middle class; and are and have been jumping to make concessions to the right, even before negotiations begin; and the chances that the right will come forward to support them in the electoral and political process are slim to none; and whereas the remaining population of ill informed "independents" who cannot see the writing of their own obituary on the wall is small enough to be insignificant; I propose that the only meaningful action is a series of funerals, memorial services for the Democratic Party and the ideals it once embodied – indeed, a series of funerals throughout the land, complete with emotional speeches, and the ubiquitous funny, heartwarming anecdotes of better days, perhaps with official mourners, stately coffins, and flowers. In addition to the total impotency of political action in the face of the reign of corporate onterests that is both paries, the Democratic Party is uniquely dead. Our best bet is to place our energies in economic actions, boycotts and support of those economic entities outside the established powers that be, and perhaps in building a new party, maybe Green, from the ground up, that will be more difficult to subvert, along with changes to the structure that eliminate the power of money on our government processes. To believe that the Democratic Party will ever serve the interests of Americans, is to believe that the dead will get up and walk.
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Has anybody else had the idea that the influx of Rand Paul and others of the far right might allow another stab at a full audit, and perhaps even more contstraints on the Fed? The coming together of the right and left allowed for a compromised audit spanning a brief period, but there should be [...]
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As to the Kilpatrick – Hansen Clarke race: While Congress person Kilpatrick's son has been ousted and jailed for various and sundry atrocities while Mayor of Detroit, the Congress Person was never involved in this or any other scandal that I know of. Rather, Hansen Clarke has earned the trust and respect of his constituents as a State Representative, and then as a State Senator, but had to leave due to term limits. To write off this election as a response to scandal is to do all of us here in Detroit a great disservice. Mr. Clarke is refreshingly responsible to all of his constiuents, advocating for the broad interests of this community.


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Our graduates can be found employed nationally and internationally in large and niche editing and publishing companies as authors, publishers, editors, designers, production managers, publicists, sales managers, representatives and booksellers.
Companies that graduates from the program have worked for include; Australian Scholarly Publishing, Architecture Media, Bookseller+Publisher, Cengage Learning, Lonely Planet, Melbourne University Publishing, Palgrave Macmillan, Penguin Books, Really Blue Books.
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It is with great pleasure that I would like to announce the first NUReviews Plays special, BatWeek. Read the details after the break, but first, a promo trailer:
Square Enix has released a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts 3 showing off some battle gameplay to give a sense of how things will work in the game. It starts off with Sora, Donald, and Goofy fighting off some heartless in, what appears to be, Twilight Town. The following scene shows off a new special that acts a lot like those swinging pirate ship rides, and finally a fight against the rock golem from Hercules while the trio rides around on the "Big Magic Mountain Train". Also Sora gets guns that shoot fire balls. Kingdom Hearts 3 is currently in development for PS4 and Xbox One with no release date.
Thursday, October 10th to Sunday the 14th was perhaps the most exhausting and longest weekend I have experienced so far in my life. Navigating through the crowds of the con and streets of New York was not for the agoraphobic. At least finding a way to the convention in NYC wasn't a complete labyrinth, just follow the closest cosplayer you see, and you should be at the con in no time. Everywhere you turned your head on the con floor, you'd see a vendors with so much merch of all sorts of media. A nerd/geek's shopping spree can get as nasty as a Black Friday shopper. It's almost like an addiction. "I can stop buying swag whenever I want…or run out of money". Finally, the patience of Buddha is required for the waiting lines for panels. Some people waited for 9 hours in the panel hall just to get into the Walking Dead panel. At least you could kill time reading comics, right?
Nevertheless, New York Comic Con is one of the few times of the year I actually get hype about. Hanging around like-minded friends, engulfed in all things geek is just a swell feeling. Down below you can see the pictures we snapped from the convention. We'll be releasing a video of interviews and footage we captured later this week. Enjoy.
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Some of these pictures might be blurry. We apologize for this. We promise to be mindful of the quality next time we release a photo set.
SquareEnix released a trailer for Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call at the Tokyo Game Show this week. The trailer shows off a few new characters added to the game, as well as the multiplayer mode and some of the new songs added to the game (including tracks from Japan locked Type-o). Theatrhythm Final Fantasy released in the US in July of last year, right along side another 3DS rhythm game, Rhythm Thief & The Emperor's Treasure. While the game didn't last me long, it was a fun and challenging twist on the Rhythm game genre, and is a good buy if you're a fan of both it and Final Fantasy. Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call has a Japanese launch date of Spring 2014.
Team Gravity, the team behind PSVita hit Gravity Rush, released a new trailer at the Tokyo Game Show that hints at nothing but a sequel. The trailer starts by showing off some concept art of a new city, then transitions to the heroine of Gravity Rush, Kat, actually flying around the city. It ends simply with "Fall Again….a new project from Team Gravity." Gravity Rush is one of the biggest hits in the PlayStation Vita's library, and is easily one of my favorite games in the recent years, so to see the sequel for it being in development only makes me a happy gamer.
NamcoBandai has announced a couple of highly anticipated fighters to be brought overseas (or in some cases world wide) in 2014. The first of which is Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z, which was first announced back in June. The game will feature over 70 warriors to choose from, including characters from the latest Dragon Ball Z film, as well as 8 player free for all battles and 4 player co-op. If you buy a game one edition, you will get a download code to give Goku a costume (and animations) mirroring Naruto Uzumaki's sage mode form (similar to how Naruto got a Goku costume in his latest game, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3). Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z will release on PS3, Xbox 360, and PSVita, however the PSVita version will only be available for digital download and will only feature one voice over option (English if you're in NA or Japanese if you're in EU).
The second big game is Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle, which has already been released in Japan, will be brought over seas to US and NA regions sometime in 2014. When the game is released in the west, it will include all of the on-going character balance being found in the Japanese version. Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle is a PS3 exclusive and is being developed by CyberConnect2.
The final fighter announcement involves Soul Calibur: Lost Swords, the free-to-play single player game being released on the PSN. The game will be launching later this winter and will include the characters Mitsurugi, Siegfried, and Sophita (who was killed off between Soul Calibur 4 and Soul Calibur 5. The game will run on the latest iteration of the Soul Calibur 5 engine, and Producer Masaaki Hoshino is reported saying that "The game system itself is quite different, it's been more streamlined and simplified so that people can more easily perform flashy, over-the-top maneuvers"
FromSoftware announced yesterday that Dark Souls 2 will be releasing March 11th, 2014 in NA, March 14th in EU, and March 13th in JP. These release dates relate to the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game, while the PC players will have to wait until "shortly after", the reason cited being so the PC version can "fully capture all the necessary specs". They also announced that there will be a collectors edition of the game containing the soundtrack, an artbook, a cloth map, and a 12 inch figuring of the iconic soldier character. If you choose to just pre-order the regular edition, you will get a complimentary tin case to house the game and a copy of the game's sound track.


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Welcome to our local outlet for flower bulbs (available seasonally), bulb related gifts and our gardens!
The Bulb Shoppe is open
Mon - Sat, 10am - 4pm, (Feb 1st through Dec 20, 2014. Also open on Sunday, March 30 and Sunday, April 6. Closed for holidays on May 26, July 4, September 1 and November 27.) *The gardens will be closed on Saturday, Oct 18 for the Wine Festival. You must have a ticket for the festival to access the gardens on this day only.*
. *If you have a group (or are traveling from out of town) and would like to visit during a time that we are closed please contact Denise, email@example.com or (804) 693-3966 x109 to make an appointment to visit us!
Visit our Bulb Shoppe at 7900 Daffodil Lane in Gloucester, Virginia.
We are located in Ware Neck, on the corner of Flat Iron and Daffodil Lane.
Avoid shipping charges by picking up your previously placed orders....OR pick your own bulbs from our 'Bulb Shoppe Collection', which is a carefully selected collection of bulbs hand-picked from our current catalogue. These bulbs will be available in the Spring and Fall"
Happy and helpful staff waiting for your visit!
So many choices! You'll find flower bulbs that are available seasonally, potted and blooming spring or summer flowering bulbs, fresh flowers in the cooler and many garden related gifts, books and garden supplies.
Lots to see and do! When you finish browsing all of the beautiful items indoors, check out the gardens outside!
Make sure you have some time to visit the gardens. The flowers aren't the only beautiful things you will see!
The Bulb Shoppe and Gardens
7900 Daffodil Lane
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-3966 x108
Monday - Saturday,
10 am to 4 pm.
Also open Sun, March 30 and April 6.
(Feb 1-Dec 20, 2014)
Closed on 5/26, 7/4, 9/1 and 11/27.
*The gardens will be closed on Saturday, Oct 18 for the Wine Festival. You must have a ticket for the festival to access the gardens on this day only.*
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So You Want to Be a Counselor?, by Barbara Nefer
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Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 3.0, by Jay Conrad Levinson
This new Third Edition features the latest job-hunting strategies for the Information Age. You'll discover key techniques to reach hiring managers at the employers you want to work for most. New chapters integrate using social media and social networking tools like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and ZoomInfo in your job search.
The Medic's Guide to Work and Electives Around the World, by Mark Wilson
This is a motivational and practical guide to making the most of your time abroad, whether as a student taking a medical elective, or a medical professional looking for a longer term change in scene.
Cleaning Up for a Living, by Don Aslett
A comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about the building services contractor business. Written in a down-to-earth, lively style that makes even the most technical subject easy to grasp and understand.
McGraw-Hill's LSAT, by Curvebreakers
The LSAT guide created by top students at Harvard Law School to help you achieve your dream score! Members of Curvebreakers have been where you are--preparing for the LSAT, hoping to get a score that leads to admission to one's first choice of law school--so they know what it takes for success.
International Student Handbook 2012: [for students seeking to study in the U.S.]
This book is the only book exclusively for foreign students! It has information on 2,900 colleges, including each school's "international profile." This guide covers financial aid, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) requirements, housing availability, and special services for international students.
Step-By-Step Resumes, by Evelyn U. Salvador
A guide to building a resume includes a collection of thousands of resume keywords to make one's resume stand out in electronic databases and a section on integrating a resume into one's social-networking strategy.
Guerrilla Marketing for a Bulletproof Career, by Jay Conrad Levinson
This book is an honest, practical, and hard-hitting guide for career success in perpetually uncertain times.
Cracking the GED, by Geoff Martz
If you need to know it, it's in this book!
Cracking the LSAT, by Adam Robinson
Cracking the LSAT with DVD, 2012 Edition includes everything you need to know to master the Arguments, Logic Games, Reading Comprehension, and Writing sections of the exam.
I love reading blogs from other Canadian libraries and career organizations , as they often offer great new ideas or approaches in regards to job search. Such is the case with Toronto Public Library, which has a robust career and employment focus. This post focused on a popular and current subject, internship, and is well worth the read (with thanks to Miss Spencer):
WANTED Interns: Is It Worth The Experience Of Not Getting Paid?
For those wanting to learn more about the process in Alberta, the Government of Alberta has good overview of internships, including links to handbooks:
What Are Internships?: Government of Alberta
The also have a listing of profiles of internship programs that are offered regularly in the Government of Alberta:
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This month's Library book review is from local career consultant Joy Cohen. Joy recently presented a LinkedIn seminar at the Central Library, where she talked about one of her favourite book series: Knock 'em Dead.
Knock 'em Dead Secrets & Strategies for Success in an Uncertain World is a satisfying read that offers practical advice that I have found to be personally instrumental on my own career path, as well as a helpful tool with my clients. Interestingly, I'd been a huge fan of his Knock 'em Dead series, so I networked with the author through LinkedIn and he sent me an autographed copy!
Martin Yate emphasizes a straight forward, no nonsense, step by step approach to job search and career management advice suitable for new graduates and seasoned workers. I really enjoy his writing and have found that his enthusiasm is contagious and he possesses a flair for constructing creative, well written resumes and cover letters that get positive attention. He does, however, bluntly claim that this book will provide everything you need to take control of your life, which I found to be rather broad and subjective.
Three of the most important key concepts in Yate's book emphasizes include:
1. Self-Responsibility
Successful career management and job search takes time, daily work and planning. If you're stuck, then get practical help from a Career Coach to help keep you on track and motivated.
2. Producing Effective Resumes
Target and focus your resume and cover letter to each job posting. Yate discusses this in detail and his solution is TJD: Target Job Deconstruction for reconstructing a resume that employers will want to read. Generic resumes and "to whom it may concern" cover letters are extremely ineffective and usually do not result in many job interviews. Effective, relevant, worthwhile resumes contain key words and phrases that entice the reader to call the candidate.
3. Network, Network, Network!
It's all about relationships. "The success of your job search depends on getting into conversation with people in a position to hire you, as quickly and as often as possible," stresses Yate. This book contains little gems on how to bypass gatekeepers and make contact with decision makers. Quite simply, if you are not networking and following up with employers, i.e., finding names and contact information of people who can help you get resume requests and job interviews, then learn how to do so. Etiquette is also critical and will distinguish you in either a positive or negative way from other candidates. For instance, if you think that a thank you letter, card or email after an interview is a waste of time, think again. Lastly, if you have been attending job interviews and have not received job offers, then ask for feedback about your interview performance and make necessary changes.
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This past January, the Calgary Public Library started up our very successful Strategic Networking program. Held every Thursday evening from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on the Third Floor of the Central Library, the Strategic Networking program joins our other popular Career Coaching program to make Thursday evenings at the Central Library a welcoming, high-energy gathering place for job seekers and those looking to expand their career and employment options.
The drop-in networking sessions are facilitated by our fantastic group of volunteers who have varied and extensive experience in the field of Human Resources in Calgary. The facilitators share networking tips and set up practice activities. Participants share networking ideas and successes and have the opportunity to practice their own networking skills. The session also provides the opportunity for some real networking with participants connecting with one another.
One of our volunteers, Debbie Mastel, explains why she believes the Strategic Networking program has been such a success:
"The Calgary Public Library's Strategic Networking program attracts a diverse group of participants from a wide variety of industries and all at different stages in their careers. Not only do participants get pointers on networking skills, they get to try them out at every session. Participants who have positions often continue to attend the sessions to share their successes, gain more practice in networking and continue to grow their network."
Whether you are currently looking for a new job or career or just realizing you need to improve your ability to network, consider joining us Thursday evenings at the Central Library for our Strategic Networking and Career Coaching programs.
Where: Third Floor, Central Library
When: Thursday evenings
Strategic Networking 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
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No registration is required for either program.
*Note: the Strategic Networking and Career Coaching programs at Central, which were closed during the summer due to flood damage to the Central Library, are now running again at their regular time and location (Third Floor, Central).


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Thank you for all the support and love everyone! :) We can't wait to share our special day with you
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Ray Bazonski says:
After watching little 3 year old Simons talk I linked here. I Don't know you personally, but as my brother and sister I do. May you both continue to be like moldable clay that can adapt to the various influences in and outside the marriage bonds so as to be formed into another pleasant, useful, desirable vessel to each other, others and of course Jehovah, his son, organization and others.
Lara G. says:
Congratulations you two :) I miss you so much Daniella! Josh you have one beautiful, good hearted, girl! Such a cool website, I leave your website open so the music can play haha love it!
Brandon and Chevonne Batts says:
You two make such a beautiful couple. Congrats on your marriage and may Jehovah bless you both for all eternity.
Jami & Stepen Moran says:
It's your Wedding Day So perfect and fine, With all your friends round you To have a good time. And we wish you much happiness Starting your lives as one, Always give love to each other With lots of laughter and fun Congratulation !!!!
Russ & Maureen McIntyre says:
Congratulations you two!!! Thank you for including us on this special day. Remember every moment as if it was the first. We hope the best for you and may Jehovah bless you in everything you do. We love you guys! Luv the site.
Moray & Cindy Whitehead says:
Moray and I are so very happy for you both. We are almost at 25 years of our marriage and it is absolutely wonderful. When you find that someone special like the two of you have, all the bad things in the world just fade away because no matter what happens you will always have one another. We wish you both the very best and all of our love!!! Always keep Jehovah close to your hearts right next to each other!! ♥
Ewa&Uros Jovanovic says:
Once in a while,right in the middle of an ordinary life ,love gives us a fairy tale -Unknown A wedding Day Wish for love and happiness Always Congratulations!!! Lots of love to you both We can't wait to see you both in May.
Kim Johnson says:
It seems like only yesterday that Joshee', Stephen and Aaron were just little boys. Now you' re all grown up and getting married. You've always been like another son to me Josh, and I'm so happy you've found such a sweet girl to spend the rest of your life with. May Jehovah bless you both as you prepare for your special day. Brent and I look forward to seeing you and Daniela and sharing in your celebration. Lots of love.
Alice & John Panneton says:
John & I are Joshuas' Great Aunt & Uncle from Virginia Beach, VA. Joshua's Nana is my BEAUTIFUL sister. Anyway, we are sooooo very HAPPY for you Joshua that you found Daniela. You are such a beautiful couple. John & I wish you all the happiness that there is in the world and a fantastic life. Love to you both, Aunt Alice
Joshua & Daniela says:
Hello Everyone :):) Thank you so much for all of your supports and love! We look forward to seeing everyone on the big day and we hope everyone can make it!
Rick & Karen :) :) says:
Congratulations Daniela & Josh! If all works out, we look forward to sharing your happy day as you join your hearts before Jehovah! Lots of love to you both!
Disa Johnson Tucson, Az. says:
Josh & Daniela, I'm so happy for you both. What an amazing gift in finding that special someone to share life with. May Jehovah always be the bond that strengthens your marriage. I can't wait to see you both in May.
Cintia Bureau says:
Congratulations! you both look great! May Jehovah bless your arrangements, and future marriage for ever. It makes me very happy to see "my daughter for 15 minutes" getting starting a new live full of love and joy.
Karen & Dave Williams says:
Josh & Daniela, Congrtulations! Theres nothing better than to find that special person to spend the rest of your life serving Jehovah with. If I can offer any suggestions, always pray together and make Jehovah part of every decision you make. Y'all make a beautiful couple :) cool website
Leslie Lumpkin says:
Hi Josh, Brent & I want you to know how happy we are for you! Your Mom has been keeping us updated on all your great plans and your engagement was possibly the most romantic I've ever heard of... With all our Love and Wishes for a Beautiful Wedding - Brent & Leslie Richmond, VA
Ellie Heffelman says:
Congrats Joshua and Daniela I am so very happy for you. Have fun planning your wedding, I'm sure it seems far off but before you know it you'll be looking back. I'm thrilled for the two of you. Your website it sooo cute.
Kathy Bradley says:
Josh, I wish you and your beautiful bride-to-be all the best. After looking at your wedding website photos, I can definitely see the love in both of your faces. Wishing you all the joys that marriage can bring! Love to Both.
Hugs & kisses, love Mom (Paige) says:
Received the wedding invitation yesterday,love the pearl accent it is perfect. 88 days to go & you will be Mr & Mrs.;) Love you both so much ~
Diana Trainham says:
I cant wait to see yall again and meet the rest of your friends and family. I am so happy for the two of you. Congrats again guys. The day will be beautiful and the memories after. Diana
cindy says:
beautiful website :) i'm so happy for you guys and wish you much love and happiness as you serve Jehovah side by side as husband and wife. can't wait to see the wedding pictures. congratulations joshua and daniela!!
Nanny ~ says:
My dearest Daniela & Joshua, I wish you all the happiness in the world, but most importantly that you continue to walk with Jehovah and may his blessing always be with you ~ Love Nanny
Heather Mowbray says:
I am so very happy for both of you! Joshua, you have grown into such a mature, loving and spiritual man and I am so proud of you. Daniela, you are a beautiful and caring young woman with a spiritual heart. I know you will both be very, very happy together. I look forward to being a part of your lives. Much love, kisses and happiness to both of you. Can't wait to attend the biggest celebration of the year! Love, Heather
Stephen Thomas says:
Daniela your fiance sure is good-looking! I'm pumped about the wedding, can't wait to see you both again.
Stephen Thomas says:
Daniela your fiance sure is good-looking! I'm pumped about the wedding, can't wait to see you both again.
Clint & Alexis says:
This site is awesome! You did a great job..love the music! We're so happy for you guys. We know how in love you two are and how happy you are together and we're so glad to have you as friends! Can't wait until the wedding..enjoy every minute of it! Love you guys :)
Shaun & Jessica Wagner says:
The website is so cool, which we had stuff like this when we got married. We love you both so very, very much.
xoxox Paige ~ says:
Words can not express how happy I am that you & Joshua found each other~ I love you both so very much. Everything is coming together, it is so exciting. love the wedding site what a perfect way to capture all your memories.
Daniela says:
Tanya: Yup i found the classical tune from it ! I thought it was so cute ! Mom and Crystal: Thanks so much for being there for us :) We love you guys too !
Tanya says:
I love the website!! You two are such an amazing couple. I can't tell you how happy I am for the both of you. Love you guys...can't wait for the big day! P.S. Was that a classic rendition of kiss the girl from the Little Mermaid? Haha I love it!
Aaron + Crystal Brewster says:
Beautiful Wedding Website! Cannot wait for the big day and all the events before that! Wishing you the love in the world....
Greta Stanislawek says:
Hello Danielka and Joshua, The music is making me cry! But i am so happy for you guys, i am very excited with the prepration for your wedding! Love you guys!


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The time is fast approaching when movie distributors will no longer send film to local movie theaters, only digital copies. This gives movie theaters the ultimatum of going digital or going dark. As our Barry Wygel tells us, small movie theaters are feeling the pinch as they struggle to find the money they need.
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. -- Reg and Barbara Clark have been operating the Palace Theater in Lake Placid since 1961, but without major help, that could soon come to an end. "Our goal is $210,000," said Barbara Clark, who owns the Palace Theater with her husband.
The Clarks, and all movie theaters, have been given the ultimatum of going digital or going dark. Soon, the film canisters that have been shipped to the movie theaters since its inception will stop and unless the theaters buy all new equipment, they will be out of business.
"We've done one screen. It cost us $70,000," said Clark.
A number of local groups have stepped up to help out, including the Adirondack North Country Association, which is spearheading efforts to keep North Country movie theaters open.
"They're kind of involved in a coalition of theater owners across the Adirondack region that got together to tackle the project and the problem head on," said Melissa Hart, communications specialist at the Adirondack North Country Association.
Hart says the work fits with ANCA's mission because the loss of a movie theater can sometimes decimate a small town's economy.
"It just kind of serves as that downtown gathering place in a lot of small towns," said Hart.
"The children come here on their date nights. They come here for school projects," said Clark. But even with a looming deadline quickly approaching and the money not coming in as fast as they would like, the Clarks remain hopeful that their goal will be met.
"I think you have to be hopeful, but you wonder if it will," said Clark.
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The Clarks say they cannot raise ticket prices to help offset the costs, because movie theaters pay a percentage of ticket revenue to the movie distributors, so raising the cost of the ticket would help the distributor more than it would help them.
"Now, it's do or die. We really have to get some information out there that will encourage us, because we are not very encouraged right now," said Clark.
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If it were not for his wife's persistence, this book - which is one of the all-time bestselling self-help titles and made Norman Vincent Peale a founder of the human potential movement - may never have been published. He was in his fifties when he wrote it, and had received nothing but a stack of rejection slips. Dejected, he threw the manuscript into the wastebasket and forbade his wife to remove it. She took him literally, next day presenting the manuscript inside the wastebasket, to the successful publisher.
The book has sold around 20 million copies in 42 languages. Along with How to Win Friends and Influence People and Think and Grow Rich, it is one of the original 20th century self-help classics.
Inevitably, Peale's classics became linked with a Pollyana-ish attitude to the world that sees no evil and hears no evil, and believes a happy smile can melt all obstacles. However, what we actually see when we open up the book is that it was written 'with deep concern for the pain, difficulty and struggle of human existence.' It was not a tool to get rich or famous; its aim was to foster 'the practical application of faith to overcome defeat and accomplish worthwhile creative values in life.'
These are not the ideas of someone with an unrealistic take on life, offering escape. Peale saw plenty of human misery in his daily life as a minister in New York City, but he was not content to provide a weekly sermon; he wanted measurable change in the life of people he met. Over many years, he created a 'simple yet scientific system of practical techniques for successful living that works', tested and refined among thousands of people in and outside his ministry. And like Carnegie with How to Win Friends and Influence People, Peale ran the ideas as an adult course long before they were distilled into book form.
For Peale there was no greater source of personal power or guidance than the Bible. Biblical quotes are the mainstay of the book (supplemented by the likes of Emerson, William James and Marcus Aurelius) and perhaps because it is based on this timeless wisdom, Peale's classic has an amazing power. When statements such as the following are highlighted for us, it is difficult to argue with Peale's conviction:
If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31
If thou can believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. Mark 9:23
According to your faith, be it unto you. Matthew 9:29
Peale's theme is that we don't have to depend on ourselves; there are incredible sources of power open to us if we only believe in their existence. We make life hard, but an appreciation of the universe's ability to make good and to provide would lead us to see life as flowing and abundant. Life seems difficult because we only believe in ourselves. He expresses the great secret of self-help that, in order to gain personal power and peace, we have to be willing to go beyond the merely personal to something greater than ourselves.
The book proceeds by cases and stories, some of them incredibly touching. Filled with the struggle of humanity, its aim is to show that defeat is not permanent. Chapters, with examples of their content, include:
'How to have constant energy' Peale reveals the secret source of energy of every great person he has known: attunement with the Infinite. The knowledge that what one is doing is supported outside oneself and is serving a divine end, provides a constantly renewable source of energy. Working only by oneself and for oneself leads to burnout.
'Try prayer power' Prayer is different to what you thought it was. It is a space to say whatever is on your mind, in whatever language you choose. Instead of asking for things, give thanks in advance for what you desire, leave it in God's hands, and visualise the good outcome. The Peale formula is 'Prayerize, Picturize, Actualize'. Be surprised at its effectiveness.
'Expect the best and get it' Fearful creatures that we are, we tend to expect the worst. But an expectation of the best has a way of organising forces in your favour. You are less likely to keep anything in reserve. The subconscious, which regulates much of our actions, merely reflects your beliefs. Alter the belief about an outcome, and your actions will seem to be shaped in order to achieve it. Peale's phrase is: 'Doubt closes the power flow. Faith opens it.'
'New thoughts can remake you' Use only positive and hopeful language for a 24-hour period. Then go back to being 'realistic' the next day. Repeat this over a week and you find that what you considered realistic a week ago now seems pessimistic. In golfing terms, discover that 'the rough is only mental'. Your new understanding of what is realistic moves up to a higher, permanently positive level.
To really appreciate The Power of Positive Thinking you have to understand its background. Peale came from plain Mid-Western stock, and he believed he was writing, in his words, 'for the plain people of this world'. Most readers will find it quaint or amusing because the language conjures up simple church-going folk in the 1950s. It might be old-fashioned, but only a cynic would find it totally redundant - the book's principles are easily applied from its original time and place to your life, as you would expect of a classic. It is refreshing because there are no gimmicky techniques; expect to find only a bag of well-worn tools for chiselling away cynicism and hopelessness.
And although it has things like a 'prayer for salesmen', it is something more than a hotchpotch of Christian and capitalist morals. Consistent with most of the self-help classics, it says that the highest morality is fulfilment of potential; to 'give up' is to deny yourself all spiritual and material rewards rightfully yours.
There is an unassailable logic to Peale's book that if you're feeling down, can forcefully restore life again and again, clearing all doubt from the mind.
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At age 34, Peale moved to Marble Collegiate Church in New York City, where he stayed through the Depression and World War Two until the early 1980s. His sermons became so well known they attracted tourists. In the 1930s he also began a radio broadcast, 'The Art of Living' that was to be heard weekly for 54 years, and established a clinic of Christian psychotherapy with psychiatrist Smiley Blanton, later the American Foundation for Religion and Psychiatry. In 1945, Peale established the inspirational magazine Guideposts which is still popular.
He was sometimes criticised by fundamentalist Christians for his liberal understanding of Christianity and embrace of other faiths. Politically, he was conservative: he travelled to Vietnam at President Nixon's request and was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Reagan.
Peale wrote over 35 books after Positive Thinking, and was a prolific speaker; he was still addressing around a hundred groups a year in his nineties. He died on Christmas Eve, 1993, aged 95, but the Peale Center in New York State carries on his work.
Peale's life has been chronicled in Carol V R George's God's Salesman: Normal Vincent Peale and the Power of Positive Thinking.


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Governed by a commensurate constitution and Managed by an astute Management board, TYSA's leadership is visionary and committed. Its strongest pillar has been a wide base of over 50 volunteers from cross-cutting professional fields.
From a humble beginning of six beneficiaries, TYSA has grown to serving 112 direct beneficiaries while over 5,000 access our outreach services annually. TYSA works in the larger Trans-nzoia County with a total population of over 700,000. TYSA has managed to harness the little resources at its disposal to transform thousands of lives in the local communities where it operates.
TYSA collaborates and Networks with 10 International Organizations and over 20 local organizations e.g. Community Based 0rganizational and National NGOs. We also have strong presence and network with over 30 grassroots groups & institutions of learning. As a result, TYSA is recognized and trusted in communities where it works, as well as by the partners it collaborates with. TYSA is a member of Sports for Social Change Network Kenyan Chapter, a co- founding member of Kenya Netherlands for Sports and Development and also a co-founder member of the East African Network in Sports and Development
TYSA was one of 2007 CARE/USA Award winner and received the CARE-Chege Special Award for Youth Education, Kenya Community Development Fund (KCDF) for Outstanding Community Service 2009 and 2010 UN MDG award winner in promoting gender equity and empowering women
TYSA has successfully implemented a 15,000 Euros project funded by Mamacash of Netherlands in 2007. This project used sports to empower rural girls especially those affected by the post election violence. In 2008- 2009, we implemented a US$ 11,000 peace project funded by Handicap International and 2010, we have just concluded implementing a US$ 17,000 'Girls We Can' project funded by Kenya Community Development Foundation. Through globalgiving online donations, we have implemented project supporting education for teen mothers, children, disability and sports worthy US$ 24,000 since 2008.
A detailed budget of proposed expenses.
The funds will be used to construct and equip a Girls We Can centre for rural girls in Trans-nzoia County. The funds will also be used to facilitate capacity building for girls, Teenage mothers and volunteers in the area of reproductive health.
1. Construction of Girls We Can centre: this is a modern facility that will offer conducive environment for the girls and mothers to learn, access reproductive health information and services. The centre will have a training hall, changing room, wash rooms, store room and counseling rooms. ( Read attached Construction Plan)
2. Equipments; Training materials: Genitalia kits, Television, projector, charts and furniture's
3. Provision of services; Counseling, VCT, Pregnancy and STI Tests, sanitary towels, hygienic room for sanitary change
4. Capacity Building; training on various aspect s of Reproductive Health such as: sexuality, menstruation, Sexual Transmitted Infections, Behavior Change &Communication, Safe motherhood,
Find detailed budget (Excel) attached.
How the project will remain of service after the money has been utilized.
TYSA has mobilized parents and elders in the villages where it operates and formed a community Council. This community council of 20 (10 female and 10 Male) forms a link between TYSA and the whole village. Village issues and needs are addressed by the committee and TYSA is able to work with this committee to address the issues raised. The committee supports TYSA in implementing some agreements with those targeted. This is a very important organ. This organ helps in educating parents in good parenting, monitoring abuse to girls or boys and addressing the same. Members of the Community Council are trained in leadership and problem solving skills. As Marc of Globagilving from USA said when he visited TYSA 2010 'I had no doubts about the organization. It wasn't just serving the community, it was the community'.
TYSA has trained mentors mostly women who perform different roles including home visits to check on progress of players and hold discussions with parents. If a child (girl) is not in school they follow it up with the parent until that child is back to school.
As mentioned earlier TYSA collaborates and Networks with both local and international organizations and institutions. This is a strong background which will continually support this unique initiative in the whole of Trans-nzoia County. TYSA works closely with government ministries and other organizations in supporting its project.
TYSA's leadership is visionary and committed. Its strongest pillar has been a wide base of over 50 volunteers from cross-cutting professional fields. Community has supported the Institutional growth by providing office space with basic office equipments and sports field.
How your organization has taken into account the goals and ideas of the people affected by your project in its design.
Adolescent girls in the rural areas rarely get an opportunity to learn about their sexuality. Lots of myths are created about sexuality which often leads to early pregnancy, marriage and school dropout. Young girls are particularly vulnerable as they are often neglected by the families and community. Community social fabrics that used to protect girls have been weakened thus exposing the girls to abuse and exploitation. The young adolescent lack information, confidence, motivation, self esteem and service provision which are important ingredient in building their resilience. More critical is that the girls do not have a safe space to meet and learn about their sexuality
During the Girls Camp held in August 2010, the girls shared what they use during the menstruation: this is what they said: tissue paper, cotton wool, a piece of blanket or soft cloths, sanitary pads, Handkerchiefs are handy sometimes, I use socks, and If things are tough, I wear my three panties
During some practical session, some of the girls did not even want to draw, leave alone name the sex organ parts. 'I am shocked. Iam not used to these terms.' Eunice. Majority of girls said this was there first time to be taught about their sexuality in details. In school, it is just mentioned in passing, they said.
Atieno,I dropped out of school in form 3 when I got pregnant at my first attempt of sex and then married got 2007. We stayed well with my husband in a short period things changed totally and life became tough and harder for me to stay in marriage. I was blessed with a boy but to raise food was terrible, things looked unanswerable for me and the only option was for me to go back home. While at home I decided to join TYSA programs and became one of the beneficiaries. I'm so happy that now I have gone back to school. .If I had gotten reproductive health information early, I believe I would have avoided early pregnancy
Mercy It was at this encounter with TYSA that mercy remembers vividly to date. 'I thought for a while. Why are all these girls and boys here! There is something good in this organization' said Mercy. Since then Mercy has never looked back. She joined other girls with similar background, some even who had babies and were back to school. 'Iam encouraged here. Even a teen mother has gone back to school to study! That is great! Exclaims Mercy
In 2008, Mercys' desire to go for higher education grew day by day. With her O level grades, she could not access university education in Kenya. She consulted with TYSA Director on what she could do. Through TYSA network in East Africa, a high school was now available for her in Uganda. She enrolled in Mashariki High School in the out skirts of Kampala. It is here that she worked hard and got 2 principals and 3 pass of 13 points end of last year. Mercy is now a student at Moi University
People who have visited TYSA have made remarkable comments about how we engage the beneficiaries: When Marc from Globalgiving USA (one of the funding organization) visited TYSA, he was amazed and this is what he said. 'It struck me that this is about much more than soccer, or sports. This is about building up strong willed women who can lead the nation. It's about reaching for that future together, as a team. It's kind of hard for me to explain what I am seeing, because there isn't anything like it in the USA that is similar, at least not so explicitly. This is not a mere sport. Belonging to this team is about developing character and building your future. We discipline the body so that we can discipline the mind, through school. And education gives you opportunities, a future."
The social fabrics that used to provide safe spaces for girls in the communities have been broken down. We no longer have 'the grandmother's house' which was used by the girls to be counseled and educated on their sexuality. Girls no longer have secured space where they can discuss openly about their sexuality and challenges facing them.
The situations at home and schools are very difficult for the girls as evident by Emily, a 3rd born in a family of 8, brought up by a single a mother who has to brew and sell illicit brew. Emily is exposed to high risks and sexual exploitation at home which turns into a bar. She lucks the safe space at home to even change her clothes, shower and attend to her personal needs. The drunken men are a constant threat to her safety and privacy. 'I wish we could have a better, safer, clean and girls friendly facility where our safety and privacy is secured. Where we can learn about our sexuality. Where we can access information and sanitary towels' Emily
Faith' family is landless. They have no land and works as casual laborers. Faith and her parents stay in one single room. Faith is 15 years. Her parents have been frustrating her probably to get her married to ease congestion in the house. 'I vent my frustrations at the TYSA sports ground over the weekend. I wish there could a be a house near the field where we as girls can learn about sexuality, how to cope with family pressure, and also where I can get sanitary towels' Faith
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This project is trying to demystify the idea of sexuality among the rural girls of Trans-nzoia County. During the menstruation period, majority of the girls experience agony. It is a memory they would want to forget very fast. It is a moment they curse. It is punctuated by agony, despair, pain and total rejection. It is treated with lots of myth; e.g. don't go to church, don't stand in front of people, don't meet with your father, and keep off from others. You are unclean. Your are dirty
This project therefore endeavors to support the girls to move from their agonizing status to organizing and appreciating their sexuality. The project wants to bring joy and meaning to the girls lives.
This project is helping to eliminate the exclusion of girl's participation in domestic, school and community activities during the menstruation periods. The project is removing the barrier to girls' participation through training and provision of sanitary towels.
This project will bring meaning and taste to the lives of hundreds of girls. They will appreciate their sexuality. They will have a safe space to learn and appreciate their body anatomy.
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Post mammogram follow-up considerations
Following an intitial breast cancer screening mammogram, there are two situations in which a woman may be asked to return for a 'follow-up' mammogram. First, if something abnormal is found on the X-ray, it is likely that a woman will be called back for additional imaging studies. This is sometimes called a 'diagnostic' mammogram, even though in most cases no disease will be diagnosed per se. Secondly, there could be a totally normal or benign finding, but with evidence that a women remains at increased risk for breast cancer development. Follow-up mammograms and clinical evaluation in high risk women tends to be a little more rigourous and with a shorter interval.
Women with BRCA1 and BRCA2 variants, family history of breast cancer, or atypical ductal hyperplasia or lobular hyperplasia should have a shorter follow-up mammogram interval
Following the initial screening, there will be a certain percentage of women who may be considered as having a higher risk, even if the results are clear. Women with atypical ductal hyperplasia or lobular neoplasia , as revealed by surgical biopsy, should naturally be rescreened at regular intervals. Also, women with a high probability of having a having a cancer-predisposed gene are at higher risk. For example, if there is breast cancer or ovarian cancer in first or second degree family members, especially occurring before the age of 40, or if a women has a genetic predisposition as revealed with a molecular exam, then there ought to be close follow-up. It is also estimated that women who carry the BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations are at an increased risk for breast cancer development with risk estimates ranging from 40%-80%. These individuals would likely be recommended for follow-up mammograms every 6 months to 1 year.
Diagnostic follow-up mammograms generally happen right away. In very low risk breast lesions, the follow-up mammogram is mostly for observation.
Quite often the most prudent measure for a very low risk finding is simply to 'observe' the suspected lesion on subsquent mammograms, at intervals ranging from six months to a year generally. The number of women asked to return for a follow-up mammogram will vary in different countries and districts to a certain extent.
Initial 'positive' results require follow-up, but 'positive' means 'something suspicious' only.
Mammograms are typcially read at least twice. If the intitial result is 'positive', the radiologist will usually request typical follow-up procedures such as magnification, fine needle aspiration , and ultrasound. All films will be read by a second expert. Note, the "standard" definition of false positive result in breast-cancer screening implies a one-year period. If there is no confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer up to one year after the intial abnormal rescult, that result will be termed 'false positive'.
A screening physician (radiologist) has to be quite careful how impressions are interpreted and expressed, when requesting a follow-up mammogram. A great deal of unnecessary anxiety can be caused by the term 'positive result' on a screening mammogram. It is not a postive result until breast cancer is confirmed, and by a wide margin, most 'abnormal' results on a first breast cancer screening mammogram end up being benign, or 'negative' for breast cancer. (At least, in the first year of screening. Positive results at screening in subsquent annual examinations are more likely to be breast cancer).
The liklihood of 'diagnostic' call back mammograms being breast cancer increases over the years of annual breast cancer screening
It is estimated that over a 10 year period, about one third of women called-back for a 'diagnostic' (second) mammogram will have benign breast disease, or in other words a 'false positive' reading. However, these are statistics taken over time, with annual or biannual mammograms. When a women is called back for a follow-up mammogram after several years of regular breast cancer screening, the changes of abnormal findings actually being indicative of breast cancer will naturally increase.
Follow-up imaging unofortunately often create high levels of anxiety for breast cancer, and 'no shows'
About 9% of women who have something abnormal on their first mammogram still do not report for follow-up mammograms, which is unfornate. Factors associated with failure to report to a follow-up mammogram include low socio-economic status and low levels of formal education. Women who perceive a higher than average level of cancer in their extended family tend to be the most motivated to attend a follow-up mammogram. But there can still be anxiety associated with a follow-up mammogram. About 26% of women asked to return for a follow-up mammogram after the initial breast cancer screening express high anxiety over the possibility of breast cancer. Of course, a majority of follow-up mammograms turn out to be benign breast disease. There is no doubt that an abnormal mammogram and subsquent call back mammogram can cause increased anxiety for women for an extended period of time, even when the second mammogram (or biopsy) confirmed negative.
Follow-up imaging is often a sensible alternative to biospy in low risk breast lesions.
Short term follow-up mammography has long been advocated as a reasonable approach in the management ot nonpalpable breast lesions detected on a breast cancer screening mammogram, and in particular for those breast lesions which appear 'likely benign' due to their imaging characteristics. The alternative would be to request a biopsy sample from the patient, though in most cases a percutaneous biopsy would be sufficient. But in general the cost savings of a follow-up mammogram instead of a biopsy for 'probably benign' breast lesions is considerable, and statistics have not indicated any appreciable difference in the number of 'false-negative' breast cancer diagnoses. The thing to remember is, by a vast majority, lesions detected by the intital breast cancer screening mammography are in fact benign.
The 'thresholds' for requestiong follow-up imaging, or biospy can be difficult to guage
It can be a challenge to find reasonable and balanced cutoff points in deciding first whether follow-up diagnostic mammogram is even warranted, and secondly whether or not a biopsy should be used instead. Generally speaking, if the first screening mammography results are interpreted as 'highly suggestive of malignancy', then a core-needle biopsy should probably be the next step. When the initial mammogram reveals an abnormality that is interpreted as 'probably benign', then additional imaging is generally required in order to decide whether to biopsy or not. Specifically, the radiologist will want to determine whether the lesion is a solid mass or more of a cyst, and will also probably want to take a closer look at the margins. If all indications of the second imaging studies are for a benign or likely benign lesion, then subsequent follow up imaging studies in about 6 months is probably a reasonable approach, without the necessity of microscopic evaluation.
Over 90% of screening mammograms do not require follow-up 'diagnostic' imaging
About 92% of screening mammograms do not require additional follow-up imaging. One cannot generalize about the number of follow-up mammograms that will require biopsy, as this totally depends upon the specifics of the lesion in each individual case. However, it can be stated that about 60%-70% of women who go through a follow-up diagnostic mammogram or ultrasound, and, have imaging features abnormal enough to require a biopsy, will turn out to have benign breast disease only. About 30% of these women may in fact have breast cancer.
A request for follow-up ultrasound alone tends to be less serious, stastistically
One should not over-analyze the steps taken by the screening and diagnostic team. The evaulative procedures for breast cancer are well documented and basically standardized, and the physicians will only be asking for prudent diagnostic measures. However, it is fair to say that if only a follow-up ultrasound is requested, the radiologist is in most cases pretty sure that it is not breast cancer (most likely a cyst), and only about 12%-17% of these suspicious lesions turn out to be breast cancer. If the diagnostic follow-up asks for a second mammogram as well as ultrasound, the lesion turns out to be breast cancer about 20% of the time. When the doctors request a follow-up diagnostic mammogram, and an ultrasound, and a biopsy, the suspicious mass turns out to be breast cancer about 37% of the time.
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