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|Wed, 12-23-2009 - 7:47pm
I went for my first OB appt today. I could tell the ladies doing the workup before the dr. didn't know much about IVF. They wanted to know the date of my last menstrual cycle, which of course puts me further along than I am. I explained that I know the "day of ovulation" because I know when egg retrieval was, but they have their ways of calculating things, so I just let the u/s tech know so she didn't scare me by saying that the baby wasn't measuring right.
The u/s tech didn't say much during the u/s, which made me nervous. I guess they aren't used to people being so wary of how things are going. I couldn't see the screen and she told me that she would show me later. She then showed DH the sac and the yolk sac and then baby. I was waiting patiently for her to say and here's the heartbeat or something to let me know that there was still a heartbeat. When she didn't, I finally had to speak up and ask before I went nuts in anticipation. She then played the heartbeat for us, twice! I could tell it was stronger and faster than last week. 166 bpm vs 134 bpm last week.
Below is the newest u/s. It's so amazing how fast they grow from week to week now! It looks more like a baby than the little seahorse last week. :)
DH is pretty relaxed now with this pregnancy. He told me that as soon as the betas came back good, he felt better because hopefully that meant the DS solved the problems for the past losses. I'm relieved that we've made it this far and enjoying every moment. I've been very good at keeping any negative thoughts out of my mind. But, will I ever be able to think this could all go well and we could have this baby in August?! My next appt is in 3 weeks at 11 weeks. It always feels like we're waiting for the next hurdle.
Me (29), DH (30) since March '06.
4/07 & 5/07 & 6/07: Clomid 50mg - All BFN
8/07 & 9/07: IUI #1 & #2 with Femara - Both BFN
10/07: IUI #3 with Femara - BFP!, m/c :(
3/08: IUI #4 with Femara & Follistim - BFN
4/08: IUI #5 with Follistim, converted to IVF #1,10 eggs,7 fertilized ICSI, 2 transferred - BFN
6/08: IUI #5 with Femara & Follistim - BFN
7/08 to 9/08: IVF #2,10 eggs, 5 fertilized ICSI, 3 fertilized std, 2 transferred - BFN
10/08: IUI #6 with Femara & Follistim - BFP!, loss :(
11/08: IUI #7 with Femara & Follistim - BFN
2/09 to 3/09: IVF #3,14 eggs, 8 of 10 eggs fertilized ICSI, day 5 ET of 2 blasts - BFP!, loss :(
DH's chromosome testing abnormal, moving forward with DS
8/09 to 9/09: IVF #4, canceled due to drop in estrogen after 10 days of stims
10/09 to 11/09: 4th attempt at IVF #4, 10 eggs, 5 mature, 1 fertilized ICSI with DS. Day 2 transfer on 11/14 of a grade 1+ 2-cell embie with no fragmentation. Happy to make it to the 2ww and praying for our miracle.
Beta #1 @ 15 dpo = 152
Beta #2 @ 18 dpo = 690
7 wk u/s on 12/17: Heartbeat! 134 bpm
Next u/s on 12/23, Please stick
|Wed, 12-23-2009 - 9:22pm
Grace, I'm so happy that things are going so well. I would have been freaking out, too! I'll bet that was hard to just sit there and wonder. I think I would have demanded to see the screen. I don't know if they would have let me though. That is great that the heartbeat is getting faster and stronger. He/she is getting cuter and cuter.
|Wed, 12-23-2009 - 10:17pm
Wow, oh my I can't believe how much your baby looks more like a baby now! This is exciting, great strong heartbeat, yay!
Congrats Grace and Merry Christmas! You have much to be joyful about this season:)
|Thu, 12-24-2009 - 12:22pm
|Fri, 12-25-2009 - 9:54am
Congrats on a good U/S. DH and I went through 8 yrs of IF. So we've walked in those shoes a LONG time. I'm sorry to say that I don't think you ever stop worrying, or "wait" for the next hurdle. I'm 6 mos pg today, and still worry day to day if something bad will go wrong. I'm SOO ready to see my OB every 2 weeks!! The HB always gives me relief for a day or so.
|Sat, 12-26-2009 - 10:46am
Great about the heartbeat, Grace. I know what you mean about hurdle after hurdle. I did hear that once you have a heartbeat, you are almost guaranteed that the baby will be carried to term. Great to hear DH is relaxing, and I hope you can too!
Congrats and best wishes!


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Tan, M. C. and Chin, N. L. (2010) Effect of Ultrasonic Waves on Cake Batter & Properties. In: 15th World Congress of Food Science & Technology, 22-26 Aug 2010, Cape Town, South Africa.
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For population 25 years and over in Ponce de Leon:
For population 15 years and over in Ponce de Leon town:
31 residents are foreign born (3.2% Latin America).
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2012: $580 (0.7%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dothan, AL (46.8 miles , pop. 57,737).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Montgomery, AL (114.9 miles , pop. 201,568).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (568.1 miles , pop. 1,953,631).
Nearest cities: Westville, FL (2.4 miles ), Redbay, FL (2.6 miles) , Caryville, FL (2.9 miles ), De Funiak Springs, FL (3.3 miles ), Vernon, FL (3.9 miles ), Bonifay, FL (4.0 miles ), Freeport, FL (4.4 miles ), Paxton-Darlington, FL (4.4 miles) .
Latitude: 30.73 N, Longitude: 85.94 W
Area code: 850
Unemployment by year (%)
Population change in the 1990s: +50 (+12.3%).
Work and jobs in Ponce de Leon: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute
Average climate in Ponce de Leon, Florida
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Tornado activity:
Ponce de Leon-area historical tornado activity is above Florida state average. It is 100% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 3/1/2007, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 38.3 miles away from the Ponce de Leon town center killed 9 people and injured 50 people and caused $250 million in damages.
On 12/10/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.9 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:Ponce de Leon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Florida state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 83.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/26/1997 at 23:27:12, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 84.9 miles away from Ponce de Leon center
On 9/30/2003 at 02:28:03, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 97.7 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1997 at 03:39:12, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 88.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1997 at 09:00:11, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 84.9 miles away from Ponce de Leon center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS)
Natural disasters:The number of natural disasters in Holmes County (18) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 5
Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 5, Tropical Storms: 5, Floods: 3, Fires: 3, Winds: 2, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Birthplace of: Charles O. Andrews - Politician.
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Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 24.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.5 miles away from the city center.
Drinking water stations with addresses in Ponce de Leon and their reported violations in the past:VORTEX SPRING (MAIN) (Population served: 75, Groundwater):
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Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2012: 5.5%
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Religion statistics for Ponce de Leon town (based on Holmes County data)Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 55.75%
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Number of grocery stores: 3
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
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9.10% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,429 average adjusted gross income)
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
7.98% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($22,075 average adjusted gross income)
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Feb 23, 2006 10:50 PM, Us-90, Cr-10a, Lat: 30.726731, Lon: -85.965361, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
Sep 13, 2002 03:50 PM, I-10, Vehicles: 4, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1
Jan 25, 1990 06:35 AM, Sr 10, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Mar 19, 1989 12:55 AM, Sr81, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jul 30, 1983 02:55 AM, 81, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jun 30, 1975 03:50 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
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Number of bridges: 11
Total length: 84 meters (276ft)
Total average daily traffic: 54,124
Total average daily truck traffic: 11,679
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FCC Registered Antenna Towers:67 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Ponce de Leon)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:2
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:6
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Ponce de Leon)
FAA Registered Aircraft:4
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I've always considered wyse something of an industry standard, and it's going to be an interesting time to see what Dell does with this.
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I am 70 years old and I've had two facelifts previously. My cheeks are sunken, as my skin is very thin. I am very healthy, but my cheeks look damaged. Is Sculptra for me? How many injections does it usually take, and how much does it cost?
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Sculptra excellent to achieve volume restoration in sunken cheeks
Sculptra injection stimulates production of collagen and can achieve volume restoration in sunken cheeks. However, I find the clinical results to be more consistent among younger patients (e.g. 65 years and younger) vs. older patients (e.g. older than 70 years old), presumably due to greater innate potential for stimulation of collagen production. For this reason, I recommend consideration of Sculptra injection sooner than later, particularly when sagging along cheeks is recognized and restoration of volume becomes a priority.
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Sculptra is My First Choice for Sunken Cheeks
For sunken cheeks with thin skin I believe Sculptra to be the absolute best choice. I recommend using one vial per treatment and it usually takes from three to five treatments, four to six weeks apart. We charge $650 per vial and I do all the injections in my office. Please remember, your results depend upon the skill and experience of your physician injector.
I do not recommend using a hyaluronic acid filler for sunken cheeks. i have seen too many patients who have been injected by a different physician and are quite unhappy that the hyaluronic acid filler did not last longer than a few months.
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Sculptra for Sunken Cheeks
You will love it. It works great for the sunken cheeks. Its hard to guess without looking at a photo but my guess is you will need 2 vials in each session and 3 sessions in all to achieve the desired results.
In the wrong hands it can cause a lot of problems. Also, please remember to massage as frequently as you can for the first week after the injections. A good way to remember; Massage 555, 5minutes 5 times a day for 5 days.
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Sculptra is excellent for revolumizing cheeks but caution advised in thin skin
Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid) is derived from alpha hydroxy acids and is similar in composition to minute particles of suture material. When those particles are injected under the skin, they start what is essentially a foreign body reaction around which the skin deposits new collagen. For global facial volume loss, this is an ideal product with whichi to correct. The results are gradual and natural, gently supplying more volume over a period of time.
Usually three injection sessions are needed approximately 6 weeks apart. Results begin to be apparent about 1 month after the second injection session. For moderate to severe volume loss, usually 2 vials are needed per injection session. Depending on your geographic area, a vial of Sculptra is between $700 and $1200. The results last 2 - 2 1/2 years after the injections.
Here is a word of caution, though. With newer techniques and dilutions nodules that result from Sculptra injections are much more rare, however not unheard of. Usually those small nodules are just felt but not seen. In people with very thin, transparent skin, they may be visible, if they form. Most of the time, the risk of nodule formation can be significantly decreased by increasing the dilution of Sculptra and by strict adherence to the massage schedule after each injection of 5 minutes 5 times a day for 5 days.
Sculptra for sunken cheeks...
Sculptra is a great procedure if you have sunken cheeks. Sculptra is long lasting but not a quick fix. It provides results that get better over time, replacing lost collagen, and giving you a more natural looking apperance. The treatment is an average of three sessions over a few months, and the results can last up to two years. Sculptra is about $800 per session. Fat injection is another option to explore as well. Be sure to see a board certified facial plastic or plastic surgeon who has a lot of experience in this area.
Sculptra excellent filler & better than cheek implants
Sculptra is a superior choice to build cheek volume. Sculptra is not only superior to most other injectable fillers on the market today also a better choice, I believe, than cheek implants which not only requires surgery but cheek implants cannot be sculpted to account for the asymmetries of your cheeks. I have found nearly all cheeks to be asymmetric and sculptra allow your plastic surgeon to more easily even out the cheek asymmetries. The cheek is 3 dimensional and has various sections including the malar area, submalar area, lateral upper cheek, pre-auricular area. To acheive a good cosmetic result, your surgeon must have be able to identify and treat the aspects of the cheek require enhancement.
Sculptra was made for sunken cheeks
I have tried almost every filler on the market for sunken cheeks and none compare to Sculptra. Montreal, where my clinic is located, has many experienced injectors but only a few have a lot of experience with Sculptra as it is not as easy to use as other fillers. When properly injected in sunken cheeks, Sculptra will give a gradual, natural-looking filling that makes it look as though the patient has put on weight, but only on the facial areas that needed it. It also has the benefit of lasting two years or more, far longer than the HA fillers (Restylane, Juvederm etc.)
My usual protocol for sunken cheeks is to inject one vial per cheek at the first session and then half a vial per cheek at the second session, two months later. Some patients may need more than this or a third session, depending on how severe their case is. We charge $800.00 per vial. Every patient I have injected so far has been pleased with their result.
Sculptra is great for sunken cheeks
Sculptra would be a great choice for your sunken cheeks. Another option that you may want to consider is fat grafting. We are having great success with both in restoring a more youthful looking cheek.
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Sculptra for cheeks
Sunken cheeks is the original indication for Sculptra. It works very well for this indication and lasts for several years. It's hard to tell how much you would need without seeing you, but most patients require two vials for at least 2 and usually 3 sessions (4-6 weeks between sessions). Sculptra is more expensive than the other fillers but again, it lasts for several years so the overall cost is probably cheaper. It all depends on the amount of product you require as well as what part of the country you live in. The price range is probably $2000-3000 for two vials. Good luck!
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Sculptra is the best injectable for thin skinned patients with sunken cheeks
Of the various injectables, we have found that Sculptra is the most natural in patients who have a "gaunt" face with sunken cheeks and thin skin.
It does take multiple sessions and is "techi".
Use only an experienced injector and follow the aftercare rountine meticulously and you should like the outcome.
The cost depends on the amount of product you will need and the number of sessions.
Fortunately, it is the longest lasting of the non-permanent injections.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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Registration will be accepted on the following Saturdays in October at the Recreation office from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
October 13 , 20, 27
Registration will also be taken in the Recreation office from Monday, October 8 thru Friday, November 2. Recreation office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.
Practices will start: Early December
Fees: $20.00
Deadline: Friday, November 2
The fee for anyone registering after November 2 will be $30.00 and will be subject to being placed on a waiting list.
Instructional League: Coed Ages 6-8
Boys Leagues:
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U12 (ages 11-12)
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Girls age 15 may play in the boys 13-15 age division.
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2015 Private Pesticide Applicator Certification
Class Schedules for 2015 in Phelps and Gosper County:
- February 10, 1:00 p.m. at Civic Center in Elwood
- March 12, 9:30 a.m. at Ag Center in Holdrege
- March 19, 6:00 p.m. at Ag Center in Holdrege
Those attending any of the sessions should bring your barcode form that was sent to you from the Department of Agriculture, your old Privae Pesitice card and $30 for materials fee (cash or check to UNL) Other sessions for training will be held throughout the state. The list may be viewed at this website: Nebraska Private Pesticide Trainings.
Phelps-Gosper 4-H Information available at this site.
Click on the above highlighted title and you will find the
- Monthly Newsletters
- Enrollment Information
- Scholarship Information
- Phelps/Gosper Premium Book
Phelps/Gosper Ag & 4-H Ag News available at this site.
Click on the above hightlight title and you will find
- Extension Educator Tyler Williams
- Monthly News Releases
- Ag Climate Updates
- Phelps/Gosper Livestock Information
- Animal Care & 4-H Fairs
- 4-H Bucket Calf Record Books & Information
- Connect to the Seward Co. 4-H Website for Quality Assurance Information
- Animal Science Dates, Updates and Events Page
2015 County Fairs
- Phelps-Gosper Co. 4-H Horse Show, July 25 at Phelps Arena, Holdrege
- Phelps County Fair, Holdrege NE, July 25-30, 2015
- Gosper County Fair, Elwood NE, July 29-31, August 1
Co-Parenting for Successful Kids is an educational program for families in the process of divorce, or who are interested in custody modification or paternity proceedings. The class will help parents understand the impact on their children and provide concrete steps parents can take to help their children succeed through the process.
Co-Parenting For Successful Kids Brochure. Click on the highlighted text for registration brochure. Complete the registration brochure on-line and then click on the Submit key to send it to the facilitator. Mail registration fee to the address on the brochure.
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Disaster Recovery Resources
We have complied a collection of resources to help those that have been affected by recent storms. More...
Marketing 2014 Calves
With current price levels, cow/calf producers could see good profits when selling 2014 calves. Aaron Berger, UNL Extension educator, outlines a few options to consider when thinking about marketing this year's calf crop. UNL's Beef website features more information on Livestock Risk Protection Insurance and determining costs of production.
Storing Distillers Grains
Distillers grains have become much cheaper, compared with earlier in the year. Aaron Stalker, UNL Extension beef range systems specialist, explains why using distillers grains could benefit producers – if they can properly store the product. More resources on storing distillers grains can be found here.
UNL Extension's Hort Update for August 18, 2014
An email newsletter designed to assist horticulture professionals and Extension staff with seasonal environmental topics for lawns, trees and shrubs, landscape ornamentals, fruits and vegetables, and miscellaneous items. Share with your colleagues and friends Hort Update, Visit our web site for archived issues .
CropWatch Newsletter
UNL Extension cropping system experts discuss the latest updates on cropping issues in Nebraska such as appearance of Pythium in corn and soybeans, wheat disease updates, and a new UNL climate app. During the growing season, each weeks CropWatch newsletter is posted on Fridays at http://cropwatch.unl.edu/
Acreage Insights e-News for September 2014
The Acreage Insights e-News, published by UNL Extension Acreage team, is a monthly electronic newsletter providing acreage owners with timely information to better manage their rural living environment. Click here to subscribe to this newsletter or check out the team's Acreage Insight web resources (http://acreage.unl.edu/).
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Check out the latest issue of UNL BeefWatch Newsletter. newsletter, designed to assist Beef producers and professionals. You may subscribe to receive this newsletter in your email and view the latest summaries on beef industry issues at http://Beef.UNL.edu
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Faculty from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension are providing you research-based, educational program resources free-of-charge. Information in each program is based on research from educational institutions around the world. The programs listed reflect the variety of topics which our clientele cite as issues within their communities. Congratulations on leading your organization to a greater understanding of these priorities! For lessons....
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Book your room at Sukhothai Heritage Resort
4-star hotel in Sawankhalok with an outdoor pool
This hotel is in Sawankhalok.
Hotel Features
In addition to a restaurant, Sukhothai Heritage Resort features an outdoor pool. Other amenities include a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/café.
Room Amenities
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At your hotel
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Event facilities include conference space and meeting rooms. This Sawankhalok hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library.
Sukhothai Heritage Resort has designated areas for smoking.
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 68
- Babysitting or childcare
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop or café
- Conference space
- Laundry facilities
- Restaurant
- Outdoor pool
- Rooftop terrace
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Library
- Designated smoking areas
- Airport transportation
- Meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Garden
In your room
- DVD player
- In-room massage available
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe
- Room service
Eat and drink
Sukhothai Heritage Resort has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Bicycle rentals nearby
The fine print for Sukhothai Heritage Resort
When you arrive
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
When you leave
Check-out time is noon
How you can pay
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No pets or service animals allowed
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TECO Energy's CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
First quarter therm sales at Peoples Gas also reflected the mild weather in January and February and lower sales to residential and commercial customers. Unfortunately, Peoples does not benefit from cooling degree days, so the weather impact was more pronounced on the gas company, resulting in net income lower than last year. Peoples did benefit from higher throughput for power generation customers, as gas-fired units ran more in response to the low natural gas prices. Peoples Gas also continues to experience steady customer growth, with an increase of 0.9% this quarter.
Earnings at TECO Coal were higher this quarter, the result of margin expansion of $4 per ton. Sales volumes were lower than last year, as we projected they would be in January when we reduced our volume expectations in response to market condition. The average selling price for the quarter rose to $96 per ton. This reflects met coal prices contracted when the market was stronger and higher average steam coal prices, following the expiration of a below-market contract at the end of last year. The contract to replace those tons was signed in the middle of 2011 in a more favorable pricing environment.
The all-in cost of production was almost $87 per ton, which is at the high end of our cost guidance range. The reason Q1 is at the high end is that January included costs associated with idling a facility and other actions we took to reduce production early this year. Compared to last year, production costs are higher because of: higher royalty and severance fees, which are a function of selling prices; the effective spreading fixed costs over fewer tons; and higher cost to move coal and overburden further to work around the lack of new service mining permits.
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Dear Soaps,I have been out of the loop concerning Y&R for some time now. Could you
please update me about Katherine's granddaughter Mac? I know that Kay met her in a homeless shelter and discovered that the girl was Brock's long lost daughter. But how did she make that conclusion? Is Mac indeed Kay's granddaughter or is she an impostor? How did Mac end up homeless in the first place? Why does Jill hate her so much? It seems like Billy causes more trouble than Mac does and that Mac is actually a sweet girl. Does Jill hate her simply because she is related to Kay? And where is Brock now? How does Raul fit in the picture? Why he first came on, I thought he was an older friend of Victoria's? Now, he plays a teenage role. — Angela
Dear Angela,
Boy, Angela, as Saturday Night Live's Roseanne Roseannadanna used to say to her favorite letter writer, Mr. Richard Feder of Fort Lee, New Jersey, "You sure ask a lot of questions!" Here goes: Kay got to know runaway Mac while they both lived at the shelter. Mac talked about wanting to find her grandmother and Kay put two and two together regarding her connection to Mac when the young girl showed up on the doorstep of the Chancellor mansion. Kay hired private eye Paul Williams to help locate Brock, Mac's dad. Brock turned up alive, after initial reports indicated that Brock might be dead. Brock turned up alive and has been staying at the Chancellor house. There have been no blood tests performed on Mac and Brock, but Brock doesn't deny a relationship with Amanda, Mac's mom. Jill's the one who suspects Mac of being an impostor. Recently, Mac alluded to Billy the reason that she ran away from home in the first place was due to abuse in the home. Mac is afraid that she'll be sent home if Amanda learns where she is. Neither Kay nor Brock presently has legal custody of Mac. Does Jill hate Mac just because she's related to Kay? That doesn't help, but Mac got on Jill's bad side after she had the "audacity" to be crowned prom queen over Brittany, thereby ruining Jill's teen cosmetics campaign. As for Raul, he's always been a teen pal of Billy's. Perhaps you're confusing him with Gary, Tony or one of Victoria's many other admirers over the years. (MJM)
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- Developer: Digital Illusions
- Publisher: TDK Mediactive
- Genre: Action Platformer 3D
- Release Date: Oct 31, 2002
- ESRB: Teen
Defeating Frankendrop
Find Frankendrop inside the ring. Around him there is a smaller Frankendrop. Do not jump into the ring. Instead, charge your Superpunch by holding X (wait until your fist is red). Before you release X, jump with A and press the Analog-stick Up. Try this out a few times until you get it correct. Approach Frankendrop while you are still outside the ring and punch him with your Superpunch technique. If done correctly, Frankendrop should be knocked out (on the floor with stars around his head). Kick (B) or punch (X) Frankendrop until he is out of the ring. Do this two more times (a total of three times) to defeat Frankendrop.
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In December we celebrate St. Eligius
St. Nicholas
The holidays can be a heart-breaking time for those of us with loved ones who are ill or have passed away, and that includes our pets. I have found that many people would like to share their grief and concern about their animal companions, but are somewhat embarrassed.
That's why we feature prayer circles on certain pages.
(We also include a grief hot-line and other health-related info.)
Prayer Circles for Pets
can be found at St. Roch's, St. Gertrude's & St. Melangell's pages
Some other places to explore while you're in our "Preserve":
Angels Among Us features mostly Archangels
Celtic Connections features saints, sinners, heroes, gods and goddesses.
The Hildegarden features connections to Hildegard Von Bingen
(including our unique art work inspired by her own).
...one of nature's most beautiful and bountiful mandalas
(at least here in Michigan!).
One of my favorite just-for-fun sites is "make a flake" where you use digital scissors to create a virtual snowflake (just like those we made as kids, but you can edit it, save it, share & print it).
Click on the snowflake to go there.
And also consider going to The Hildegarden Mandala Page for a lot more fun stuff.
I've starting pinning items of interest connected to each saint in our "Preserve."
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The University Hospital of Mirebalais, which opened in 2013, was built via a partnership between Partners in Health and the Government of Haiti, under the direction of Jim Ansara, David Walton and hundreds of workers and volunteers. Photo: OceanTrader.co
Haitian human rights attorney Mario Joseph is featured on A Soapbox In Haiti, a public speaker series created in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. In this video Mario speaks about impact litigation and human rights issues following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
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A core focus for the Company during fiscal 2010 was its existing portfolio. Throughout fiscal 2010, the Company exited seven investments receiving cash and other consideration of approximately $87.7 million. The Company's aggregate net realized and unrealized gains for the year ended October 31, 2010 were $10.5 million. These net realized and unrealized gains were primarily related to the sales of Vitality Foodservice, Inc. and Dakota Growers Pasta Company and the increased fair values of certain portfolio companies, including, Octagon Credit Investors, LLC, Summit Research Labs, Inc., Velocitius B.V., PreVisor, Inc., U.S. Gas & Electric, Inc., Vestal Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc., and LHD Europe, whose increase in fair value was able to offset the fair value declines of other portfolio companies. For fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, the Company utilized prior year capital loss carry forwards in the amount of $30.0 million.
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Neck pain
Neck pain is discomfort in any of the structures in the neck. These include the muscles, nerves, bones (vertebrae), and the disks between the bones.
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Pain - neck; Neck stiffness
When your neck is sore, you may have difficulty moving it, especially turning to one side. Many people describe this as having a stiff neck.
If neck pain involves nerves, you may feel numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arm, hand, or elsewhere.
A common cause of neck pain is muscle strain or tension. Usually, everyday activities are to blame. Such activities include:
- Bending over a desk for hours
- Poor posture while watching TV or reading
- Having your computer monitor positioned too high or too low
- Sleeping in an uncomfortable position
- Twisting and turning the neck in a jarring manner while exercising
Accidents or falls can cause severe neck injuries such as vertebral fractures, whiplash, blood vessel injury, and even paralysis.
Other causes include:
- Medical conditions, such as fibromyalgia
- Cervical arthritis or spondylosis
- Ruptured disk
- Small fractures to the spine from osteoporosis
- Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
- Sprains
- Infection of the spine (osteomyelitis, diskitis, abscess)
- Cancer that involves the spine
Home Care
For minor, common causes of neck pain:
- Take over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).
- Apply heat or ice to the painful area. Use ice for the first 48 to 72 hours, then use heat after that. Heat may be applied with warm showers, hot compresses, or a heating pad. To prevent injuring your skin, do not fall asleep with a heating pad or ice bag in place.
- Stop normal physical activity for the first few days. This helps calm your symptoms and reduce inflammation.
- Do slow range-of-motion exercises, up and down, side to side, and from ear to ear. This helps to gently stretch the neck muscles.
- Have a partner gently massage the sore or painful areas.
- Try sleeping on a firm mattress without a pillow or with a special neck pillow.
- Ask your health care provider about using a soft neck collar to relieve discomfort. Do not use the collar for a long time. Doing so can make your neck muscles weaker.
You may want to reduce your activity only for the first couple of days. Then slowly resume your usual activities. Do not do any heavy lifting or twisting of your back or neck for the first 6 weeks after the pain begins. After 2 to 3 weeks, slowly begin exercising again. A physical therapist can help you decide when to begin stretching and strengthening exercises and how to do them.
Do not do the following during your early recovery, unless your doctor or physical therapist says it is OK:
- Jogging
- Football
- Golf
- Ballet
- Weight lifting
- Leg lifts when lying on your stomach
- Sit-ups with straight legs (rather than bent knees)
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Seek medical help right away if:
- You have a fever and headache, and your neck is so stiff that you cannot touch your chin to your chest. This may be meningitis. Call your local emergency number (such as 911) or get to a hospital.
- You have symptoms of a heart attack, such as shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, vomiting, or arm or jaw pain.
Call your health care provider if:
- Symptoms do not go away in 1 week with self care
- You have numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arm or hand
- Your neck pain was caused by a fall, blow, or injury -- if you cannot move your arm or hand, have someone call 911
- You have swollen glands or a lump in your neck
- Your pain does not go away with regular doses of over-the-counter pain medication
- You have difficulty swallowing or breathing along with the neck pain
- The pain gets worse when you lie down or wakes you up at night
- Your pain is so severe that you cannot get comfortable
- You lose control over urination or bowel movements
What to Expect at Your Office Visit
Your doctor or nurse will perform a physical exam and ask about your neck pain, including how often it occurs and how much it hurts. Other questions may include:
- Is your pain in the front, back, or side of your neck?
- Are both sides of your neck affected equally?
- When did the pain first develop?
- Is it painful all the time or does the pain come and go?
- Can you touch your chin to your chest?
- What makes your neck feel worse? What makes your neck feel better?
- Do you have neck weakness or neck stiffness?
- Do you have any accompanying symptoms like numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arm or hand?
- Do you have swollen glands or a lump in your neck?
Your answers help the doctor determine the cause of your neck pain and whether it is likely to quickly get better with simple measures such as ice, mild painkillers, physical therapy, and proper exercises. Most of the time, neck pain will get better in 4 to 6 weeks using these approaches.
Your doctor or nurse will probably not order any tests during the first visit, unless you have symptoms or a medical history that suggests a tumor, infection, fracture, or serious nerve disorder. In that case, the following tests may be done:
- X-rays of the neck
- CT scan of the neck or head
- Blood tests such as a complete blood count (CBC)
- MRI of the neck
If the pain is due to muscle spasm or a pinched nerve, your health care provider may prescribe a muscle relaxant or a more powerful pain reliever. Over-the-counter medications often work as well as prescription drugs. The health care provider may prescribe a neck collar or, if there is nerve damage, refer you to a neurologist or neurosurgeon for consultation.
If your doctor or nurse thinks your neck pain may be due to meningitis, you will be sent to an emergency department for further tests and treatment.
PreventionThe following steps can prevent neck pain or help your neck pain improve:
- Use relaxation techniques and regular exercise to prevent stress and tension to the neck muscles.
- Learn stretching exercises for your neck and upper body. Stretch every day, especially before and after exercise. A physical therapist can teach you these exercises.
- Use good posture, especially if you sit at a desk all day. Keep your back supported. Adjust your computer monitor to eye level. This prevents you from continually looking up or down.
- If you work at a computer, stretch your neck every hour or so.
- Use a headset when on the telephone, especially if answering or using the phone is a main part of your job.
- When reading or typing from documents at your desk, place them in a holder at eye level.
- Evaluate your sleeping conditions. Make sure your pillow is properly and comfortably supporting your head and neck. You may need a special neck pillow. Make sure your mattress is firm enough.
- Use seat belts and bike helmets to prevent injuries.
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I have a 2006 Dodge Magnum. This morning the Electronic Throttle Control light came on. The car is running fine but I also noticed the temperature gauge on my cluster is staying on C. The check engine light has been on for awhile now and I was told it was a sensor relating to the temperature gauge. Would this cause the ETC light to come on?
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ETC codes will come on just about every time a check engine light comes on. Fix the CEL and the ETC will likely go away. Most likely the check engine light is something like "coolant temp too low for too long". Probably a stuck open thermostat. Change it, done.
I just went out to lunch and the light is now gone and the temperature gauge is working again. Could it just be that I didnt warm my car up this morning before I left and we were in the low 30's?
i suppose thats possible
when the electronic throttle light comes on it generally means theres a problem in one of the two APPS(Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor) circuits, the reason the car ran fine is because the system is redundant. its prolly one of the reasons your CEL was on, if all the lights are out now, id expect the electronic throttle light to become a more and more prevelent problem, and is possibly some thing you may want to have the dealer look at.
I'd have to agree with Michael. Not only could it be the thermostat, I'd also suspect your throttle body needs a cleaning. Carbon deposits may be causing the plate to stick, in turn tricking the tps sensor.
i have the same problem! recently the ETC light came on on my 05 dodge magnum i switch the throttle body on it already and the ETC light won't go away it stays flashing and it cuts off power on my engine any tips what might be causing this also i get H0700?
Same thing here... :/ Is this an expensive fix?
I have tha same ETC and code 700 did rep used transs and continued with the problem, any tips?
I have tha same ETC and code 700 did rep used transs, TB, ECM and continued with the problem, any tips?
other thing I notice, has troble code p0420 no more -p0700 and ETC lithg still flashing since the first time I started
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Born and raised in France, I can't let Charlemagne condemn European resistance to let the market entirely rule the vineyards. Even though it is legitimate for some producers to make wines for the sole purpose of responding to the consumers' demand, no one should forget that wine is, in essence, different from any other beverage. Originally wines were supposed to be the expression of their soil at a certain time (called the millésime) and were not intended to please the market's taste. While it would be unrealistic to completely protect vineyards from industrialization, France and Luxembourg have every right to defend wine as a cultural good and to ensure that traditionally produced wines can survive over manufactured ones.
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While reading Charlemagne's treatise on wine, I, a resident of the European Union, was drinking a very credible Australian shiraz, thinking that at my table, people sometimes do discuss the cauliflower if it has been prepared in an interesting way, and ended up thinking that France, Luxembourg and the European Union can occasionally be very silly indeed. And then I turned to the report of Tony Blair's criticisms of journalism, including the "elevation of sensation and controversy above straight reporting" and could not but help recall being quite agog a few evenings before upon seeing the BBC (the BBC!!!) presenting as "breaking news" the fact that Paris Hilton would have to spend 45 days in prison after all. Silly European Union. Silly BBC. Truthful Tony Blair.
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"Can I take one of your patients for this one?" "No! And I resent your asking!"
- 2Jun 15, '10 by SaiderapListen to this debate from one work place.
"I don't have any I feel like trading."
"I don't want to, "give up," any of them."
"She just asked you to do something really easy!"
"If I find out she had to take care of him, I will see to it that you get written up and sent to the DoNs office."
"Your assertiveness training does not prepare you to work in this setting."
On this site I have seen discussions about trade-offs. Some people seem to think that when you are assigned to a group of patients, they are all, "your resonsibility," so that if you are feeling threatened by one and ask to trade them they interpret this to be childish and unfair. Most times, the others don't even feel threatened by the same patient so this is completely fair to everyone involved.
There used to be a patient on my group who was sexually assaultive and I would get someone to help me with him and one day I was yelled at by the charge nurse who said, "There is no reason for more than one person to be in here!" There was another patient who was screaming at me and calling me obscene names and most of the others thought this man was nice, and would take him off my group. There were other people on the staff who would try to force me to work with him when they knew he had been abusing me. One girl even started lecturing at me like I was a screwed up ten-year-old and I absolutely did not want to argue with her. Not only did it make me nervous, but they should have thought about the rights and feelings of that patient, who they all liked more than I did.
Forcing anyone on someone who is abusing them or a threat to them is immoral and in some cases even illegal. This is why some people get restraining orders and why some abusers go to jail. If you think you should try to get a co-worker used to a patient they are afraid of, this shoud be done with extreme tact. In some cases, you should go in the room with them to show them how you work with them. I think if you can work with just anyone, this is a gift you have and you should not look down at people who haven't got it. It might be different working in an emergency setting, but not in regular settings.Last edit by TheCommuter on Jun 15, '10 : Reason: edited
- 2Jun 15, '10 by PureLifeRNYour post is extremely hard to read, FYI. Did you mean to break it up into stanzas, like a poem?
I dont have a problem with nurses switching a patient at the end of their shift, especially if the patient is really abusive. We all need to share those patients. BUT I do have a problem with nurses who REGULARY switch patients just because they are a PIA. News Flash: there are a lot of PIA's in the hospital! You have to learn how to deal with them, because its not fair to give one nurse all the nice/easy patients while giving another one all the difficult ones.
There is one nurse who asks everyone who isn't coming back the next day, who their easiest patients were, then she would sign up for those and the next day have it soo easy while we are going crazy! SOO annoying!
- 6Jun 15, '10 by blondy2061h, MSN, RNQuote from PureLifeRNI would totally lie. Yeah, that guy in room 14 is really easy! The call light was just ringing all night because...it was broken! He didn't really NEED anything. heheheheThere is one nurse who asks everyone who isn't coming back the next day, who their easiest patients were, then she would sign up for those and the next day have it soo easy while we are going crazy! SOO annoying!
- 4Jun 15, '10 by CNL2BAgree with previous poster. No one should be chronically asking to switch assignments. There are always going to be those undesirable patients on the ward from time to time and if you get that assignment -- too bad for you. Suck it up. Do the best you can and don't take it personally, and don't take it home with you. And, DO NOT pass off your patients to other nurses -- your coworkers HATE THAT. Come on. Do you not believe in continuity of care? If someone is a sucky patient to you, he/she probably is to everybody else too. That still doesn't justify them having a different nurse every 4 hours just so the drama/ugliness/"abuse" gets passed around. That just means that no one really has a good handle on what is going on with the patient. From what I've seen, about 50% of the time the ugliness comes out because the patient feels crappy or gets confused/paranoid. This usually resolves with a couple of days as patient condition improves. The other 1/2 of the time, your patient has a personality problem...and then, oh well. You are still their nurse, and you have to act like a professional, which means taking responsibility for the patients you have been assigned.
That said, if it is true abuse on the part of the patient, that needs to be dealt with in the appropriate channels. There are lots of resources for that - your shift charge, the nurse manager, security, patient reps.
If what you said is true and your perception is that these patients only treat YOU crappy -- then you need to look at what you are doing and how you can do it differently. All of us as nurses need to cultivate some people skills. Some it comes naturally to, some, it doesn't. That could be the core issue right there if I'm reading your post correctly.
- 2Jun 15, '10 by Pepper The Cat, BSN, RNPart of being a professional is learning how to work with pts you don't like. You can't keep trading off pts everytime you get someone you don't like.
You say that you souldn't be forced to work with someone you don't like, but then you are upset when you try to make someone else work with that same pt and they won't.
That being said, there are instances when you may need to trade off. If a pt is a someone you know well from outside the hospital and doing personal care may be embarrasing for them (not you). I had an instance several months ago where a neighbour was admitted to our unit from another. He was unwell and should not have been admitted to our unit. His wife knew this and was really mad. She talked to me about it and I gave her advice. When I went to work the next day, i requested that I not take care of him because I knew I couldn't remain objective after talking to her. Instead, I acted as a buffer between care team and her - thereby both advocating for the pt, supporting the wife yet not risking breaching confidenitallity.
A second time I asked for a pt trade was when I was caring for someone who had the same disease I have (its rare, I've only seen 2 other people with it, and this lady was one of them). I was OK for a while, but after several shifts it began to effect me emotionally and I reached a point when I was losing sleep etc. So I just spoke to the charge nurse quietly, expalined my reasons for a change and it was respected.
- 14Jun 15, '10 by nursemikeWhen I do charge, I feel it's an important responsibility to make assignments that are appropriate to the staff. I try to make sure each nurse's workload is equitable, taking into account each nurse's abilities. That might mean one of our newer nurses gets a patient with a trach and PEG tube who needs q2h turns--busy, but stable--and a more experienced nurse gets the Acute Renal Failure who is not quite as busy and not so stable. I try not to give very soft-spoken nurses to very hard of hearing patients. I try to give rude or sexually-inappropriate patients to nurses who can best cope with them.
However, I don't agree that any of these abililities is a gift. It's true that each of us starts out with his or her particular talents, but good nurses cultivate the abilities they need. I know some patients are less inclined to abuse me because I'm male. On the other hand, some may feel more inclined to challenge me for that reason. Either way, I can usually get along with difficult patients by not taking what they say personally and by listening to what they say, no matter what language they use to say it. Little old ladies don't let me clean their bottoms because I'm so good looking, but because I treat them with respect and do my best to preserve their modesty. I know nurses who can read an EKG strip before I can find my calipers--they weren't born that way, they've worked at it. To dismiss their skills as "luck" deserves to be looked down on. On the other hand, I don't think it's right to look down on those who are still in the process of developing those skills, or to throw them into situations they aren't yet equipped to handle. "Sink or swim," is a tough way to learn, and can be pretty tough on the patients, as well.
I've occassionally adjusted assignments in mid-shift, but I wouldn't be happy at all with staff swapping patients without clearing it through me. Nobody's perfect, and I'm ready to admit it if I've made a mistake with assignments, and even if there was no mistake, circumstances can change. Still, if I'm going to bet my license on which patient needs which nurse, I don't want others betting it for me by making changes on their own.
- 10Jun 15, '10 by JulieCVICURNThat still doesn't justify them having a different nurse every 4 hours just so the drama/ugliness/"abuse" gets passed around. That just means that no one really has a good handle on what is going on with the patient.
Having said that, if you're finding that you are frequently having run-ins with patients or with patient families, you may want to consider taking a class in how to deal with difficult people. I'm a person who only rarely doesn't get along with even the worst families/patients. I roll with the punches, probably because of my past bartending experience. I can tolerate a lot. I've only twice in three years asked to not take a particular patient back. If you're having frequent personality clashes with patients, you might need to adjust your way of dealing with things.
- 2Jun 15, '10 by PureLifeRNThere have been 1-2 times hwere I have switched a patient because they made very innapropriate comments and made me feel uncomfortable. And if I feel like my patient load is way to heavy, then I will unload a heavier patient to a group that is easier, however I have only done that a couple times. One shift I had 3 out of 5 patients on q3hour pain meds and I honestly could not get anything else done. I talked with the charge nurse about it and she agreed that my assignment needed to be split up. I never switch a patient without consulting the charge nurse, and I never do it consistently because with my luck I will get an even worse patient!! lol.
- 2Jun 15, '10 by sistasoulI don't agree with trading patients because they are difficult personalities. I do not like having the same difficult patient day in and day out. I do believe in continuity of care but I myself can only deal with certain patients for so long. I had this one 49 year old lady who was very mentally challenged. She had an ng tube and we had to keep mitts on her to keep her from pulling things out. This poor soul only communicated by making these very loud yelling, grunting type nosies that were so distracting that you could not focus on what you were doing. She would make these noises even if you just put your stethescope to her. She would constantly pull her oxygen out even with the mitts on and she would desat due to her PNA. I had this lady for 9 shifts. I finally spoke up for myself and told my charge nurse not to assign her to me any more. I was ready for a nervous break down and the patient was not getting my best as a nurse. Enough was enough. In these cases I feel this particular type of wealth should be shared.
- 3Jun 15, '10 by LouisVRNIf its a once in a blue moon sort of thing, fine, I have no problem with that. If its that you regularly don't want a particular patient, then the problem is with you. Your job is to care for them, not be their punching bag. You need to stand up for yourself and set boundaries about what will be acceptable behavior on your shift. I agree with the poster that said that some patients can be mentally/physically/emotionally draining and that they need to be regularly given new nurses so that their care isn't compromised by fatigue.


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Lawrence J. Blanford has been President and CEO of GMCR since assuming the role from the Company's founder, Bob Stiller, in 2007.
Mardy continued, "Under Larry's leadership over the last five years, GMCR evolved from what was a regional coffee roaster to an established leader in single-serve beverages with more than 5,800 employees across North America. We are grateful to Larry for his guidance and dedication and look forward to his insight during what we believe will be a very smooth and seamless transitional period."
"I could not be more proud of what the GMCR organization has accomplished during my tenure," said Lawrence J. Blanford, President and CEO. "I am certain that Brian is the right successor and will enable the Company to fulfill what I believe is its tremendous potential. I look forward to working closely with him to ensure a smooth leadership transition."
Additional Biographical Information for Brian KelleyBrian Kelley joined Coca-Cola in 2007 as President and General Manager, Still Beverages and Supply Chain North America. The business consisted of all Coca-Cola juices, waters, teas, sports drinks, enhanced waters and energy drinks. His responsibilities encompassed 15 major brands, including Vitaminwater, Smartwater, Simply, Minute Maid, odwalla, Fuze, Nestea, Dasani, Powerade and Gold Peak. Prior to Coca-Cola, Mr. Kelley was President and Chief Executive of SIRVA, Inc. (formerly North American Van Lines), a $3.7 billion leading provider of relocation solutions to a well-established and diverse customer base around the world. His earlier experience includes Ford Motor Company, where he was President of its $13 billion Lincoln/Mercury division and General Electric Company, GE Appliance Division where he held roles of increasing responsibility until named Vice President and General Manager, Sales and Distribution. Kelley began his career in sales at Procter & Gamble and over a period of years, worked his way up through brand management.
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