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St Mungo's Staff
Malcolm Roundis our Rector (senior minister) of St Mungo's, and as such oversees all the activities of the church, though many are delegated to the staff team and to a wider leadership within the church. He also has a role in networking with local and national churches. Posted on 28 October 2009 |
Richard McArthuris our Associate Minister. He is one of our main Bible teachers and also has a particular role in leading our outreach, including running our Alpha courses. He also takes a lead role in overseeing and developing our UK and World Mission partnerships. He was a vet many years ago and also has a background in student ministry. Posted on 28 October 2009 |
Clare Gardneris our Director of Children's Ministry. Her role involves envisioning, managing and developing the children's teams, writing material, providing training and co-leading the lower primary group. Midweek activities include the local SU group and a discipleship group for P6-7. She has overseen the development of a group for children with additional needs and meets regularly with children's teams in other churches. She completed a Diploma in Christian Counselling to complement her teaching qualifications and set up beme, a counselling service for children and young people. Posted on 28 October 2009 |
Andrea Wigglesworthis our Director of Counselling and leads the "Life & Soul" service at the St Mungo's Wellness Centre in Balerno. This service is open to the Church and the wider community. Andrea is a Certified Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor,Imago Therapist and member of the Teaching Team. She also has a heart for mission and serves the wider Church in preaching and teaching at conferences. Posted on 28 October 2009 |
Pete BrutinPete Brutin is our Operations Manager and works 3 and a half days per week. Pete is responsible for the buildings and equipment, website, Tech and Hosting Rota's as well as managing large scale projects. As Vestry Secretary Pete is responsible for ensuring that Vestry are made aware of any operational issues and developments that need to be discussed and resourced, as well as creating agenda's and minutes. Pete is also responsible for Health and Safety and importantly ensuring the smooth running of Sunday service activites. Posted on 30 January 2013 |
Lesley PennyLesley Penny is a Teaching Associate, one of the teaching team at St Mungo's, having previously been Worship Director for many years until Jan 2014. She is employed very part-time (4 hours/week) and provides cover for service production on Sundays to help preserve the sanity of the current worship director, Neil Thompson. Lesley also works as a veterinary surgeon and has a PhD in cattle reproduction. If you ever have any questions about cows….. Posted on 28 October 2009 |
Pat Banfillis our Pastoral Assistant whose role includes the identification of personal development needs and putting on courses and workshops to meet those needs, working with individuals, couples and families who are facing particular challenges or difficulties Posted on 28 October 2009 |
Bill Thompsonis our full time Pastoral Worker who meets with men on a one to one basis and works with couples, too. He oversees our links with our Social Action partners, in particular Holy Trinity (Wester Hailes), and Bethany Christian Trust. He also leads the Men's Ministry in St Mungo's. Bill has other management responsibilities including Health and Safety and Disability. Posted on 28 October 2009 |
Helen Crowis currently on maternity leave as Head of Youth Evangelism. Her passion is to see young people reach their potential through; growing in their relationship with God, being stretched and developed in their gifts, and learning to be the people God has made them to be and is therefore happy to organise anything that will help them do so. Helen works on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Posted on 9 January 2014 |
Sarah Tombis Head of Youth Discipleship. Her role is to oversee and organise all teams and activities that are connected to Youth discipleship. This includes Sunday morning events and groups like RS2 (S1-S2), Cell groups (S3–S6), our monthly 'Envision' service, our Young Leader group (S5-S6) and our Youth Worship group. This also involves running discipleship courses like Freedom in Christ and organising or arranging to take young people to any events, training and conferences with a discipleship focus. She also involved with nbt (S3–S6) on a Friday night and a Scripture Union group in Balerno High School on Wednesday lunchtimes. Her passion is to see young people realise and grow into their God-given potential. To help equip and empower young people for a passionate life long journey of faith! Sarah works in the office Monday to Thursday. Posted on 9 January 2014 |
George GeraGeorge is currently covering the maternity leave filled by Helen Crow, acting as Head of Youth Evangelism, under the leadership of Sarah Tomb and Clare Gardner. George co-ordinates nrg (age s1-s3) and nbt (age s3-s6) on Friday nights, the Youth Alpha Course, SU at Balerno High School and other youth outreach events. He is passionate for equipping young people to seek, find, live and share the truth. George is a long term senior youth team volunteer and is therefore well known amongst the youth. He works Monday and Wednesday to Friday. Posted on 9 January 2014 |
Katherine Burnettis our Treasurer and Finance Manager and responsible for managing the church's money, supported by Ruth Smith. Katherine works on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Posted on 17 January 2011 |
Peter Wigglesworthis our Operations Coordinator and works part time with Peter Brutin on building, technology and communication matters. He also has responsibility for website updates and any other odds and ends that need doing! Peter has a BSc in engineering followed by a background in sales and centre management. He does enjoy being involved with the more practical aspects of the Church and looks forward to the challenges ahead! Posted on 24 August 2011 |
Kate Yatesworks two days a week as the Rector's Administrator, so she is in charge of all the bookings for the church, the administration of the services in Balerno High School, rotas, information distribution and will generally know the answer when no one else does! She is also part of the team having oversight of the housegroups, and twice a week heads up the St Mungo's group for babies/toddlers and their carers. Posted on 28 October 2009 |
Wendy Brownis our full-time Office Administration Manager. She shares her work between the youth and children's ministries and general reception/admin duties. Posted on 28 October 2009 |
Sharan Collinsis our Wellness Centre Manager and is responsible for the daily running of the Life & Soul Wellness Centre in Balerno. Sharan helps to organise Study Days, Imago Couple Conferencesand special Wellness Events throughout the year. She also co-ordinates the Creche for Sunday services. Posted on 28 October 2009 |
Ruth Smithis our Book Keeper and can be seen in her counting house on Mondays and Wednesdays. Posted on 10 December 2009 |


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After decades of resistance from residents, the first signs of a long-expected residential boom are beginning to rise from the ground in Charlotte's Cherry neighborhood.
Three projects are underway – all of them clusters of four to seven single-family homes priced from $400,000 to $500,000, with several built on what had been vacant land. "There was nothing here but kudzu and trees and raccoons and opossums," said one developer, Tim McCollum.
It's no secret why Cherry is an attractive neighborhood for developers. It has been for decades and is even more desirable now.
It's just on the edge of uptown; near both of Charlotte's major hospitals and Central Piedmont Community College; in the midst of high-end neighborhoods Myers Park, Dilworth and Elizabeth; and across Kings Drive from the popular Metropolitan mixed-use development.
But it has a distinctive history, too, and its residents have fought for decades to try to preserve Cherry's character as a self-contained neighborhood for the African-American working class, dominated by small, affordable brick bungalows. But a neighborhood community organization that bought more than 100 homes in the 1970s slowly allowed them to decay. The city eventually tore dozens of them down, and even now, vacant lots are scattered throughout Cherry.
Residents now seem resigned to the inevitability of expensive two-story homes rising on Cherry, Baxter and Torrence streets. But they want to preserve at least some of the neighborhood's history through a city Local Historic District designation. The Cherry Neighborhood Association board recently began the process of applying for the designation, which would protect some of Cherry's historic properties and impose design and other criteria on new homes.
"We know we're within a mile of downtown. We know you can see the skyline, and you can walk to Trader Joe's. We know we're on a prime spot," said association board member Felicia Giles, laughing, during a recent board meeting. Giles, 49, grew up in Cherry and bought a house on Baxter Street a decade ago.
"But you can ask for a little respect, I guess, to preserve some of what's here. Charlotte is bad about tearing down everything it puts up. So we're just trying to hold on to a little bit of history."
'I'm just trying to build some houses'
The three sets of homes underway:
• Cherrytown Bungalows: Seven two-story, four-bedroom homes, ranging from 1,800 to 2,700 square feet, at Waco and Ellison streets. The developer is McCollum and his company, Revolve Residential.
• The Heights: Four two-story, Colonial-style homes, ranging from 3,700 to 4,700 square feet, on the 1900 block of Luther Street near Queens Road. The developer is Matt Ewers and his company, Grandfather Homes.
• An unnamed collection of seven homes in the 2,000- to 2,500-square-foot range, on the 600 block of Cherry Street, 700 block of Baldwin Avenue and 600 block of South Torrence Street. The developer is Kyle Short and his company, Rainier Builders.
McCollum met with members of the Neighborhood Association and tried to make his homes, while far larger than most of Cherry's housing stock, conform to its history. He added porches and, he said, resisted the urge to build as large as he could on the 100-by-50-foot lots.
"Honoring the historic nature of the neighborhood is definitely on my mind," McCollum said. "I know some people are going to look at these houses and say, 'Oh, they're huge.' But the truth is, we could've made them bigger …
"I'm not trying to price people out of the neighborhood. I'm just trying to build some houses here."
'Where people want to be'
As it did just about everywhere, the collapse of the housing market in 2008 blocked most homebuyers from scooping up Cherry properties. But there was a resurgence in 2013.
"Cherry is definitely one of the up-and-coming places where people want to be," said Cynthia Worthy, a real estate broker who frequently does business in Cherry and is the listed agent for two properties for sale in the neighborhood. "There's just so much happening in that area."
Of the three developments, two – The Heights and Rainier Builders' homes – are on the outer edges of Cherry and oriented to what's sprung up around it: the Metropolitan for the Rainier project and Myers Park for The Heights.
Neighborhood leaders say they can live with that if a historic designation can preserve what they refer to as "the Square" – the area surrounding the Cherry Neighborhood Park, formerly Morgan Park, established in the 1920s along with the old Morgan School building across Torrence Street. The building, erected in 1925, now houses a charter school.
It's a physical reminder of the days when Cherry was a self-reliant, self-contained community with the park as the epicenter, said Neighborhood Association board member and longtime resident Ruthie Hamlin. She and her husband, J.T., own the Baldwin Street building that holds Cherry's little commercial strip: a barber shop, a small market, a laundromat and Queen City Wings.
"We want to keep the neighborhood – well, not as we know it, but as a historic neighborhood," Hamlin said. "Just don't come in here and build 10 times higher than what's around you."
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We are going to be in melbourne for 6 days before heading to perth we arrive in geelong mid afternoon and was going to stay the night there then go by ferry to sorrento next day. Then drive back to city. Was wondering if we should stay 2 nights there and not go to sorrento is there a lot to do around geelong and surrounding area. Have done ocean rd previously. This will be in feb. Thanks
Which is a better Cairns day tour, to Michaelmas Cay or to Green Island? We are interested in going to the outer reef, swimming and snorkeling and not so much interested in tropical rain forest.
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Hi have been on before we are going to be in melbourne for 6 days in feb Initial plans were going to geelong overnight then getting ferry to queens liff coming back to hawthorn via rose bud and mornington peninsula then onto hawthorn as I stayed there when I was younger. Have done ocean rd on previous trips. But was wondering if it would be better going from geelong to yarraville then on to toorak village then brighton. before hawthorn also never stopped in pahran If I stuck to origional route. Are yarraville toorak village. Brighton and pahran worth going to see. On another day. We like wandering around small towns and shopping or sitting with a coffee and watch the world go by will be doing ferry to williamstown on another day. Thanks for any advise I get
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We will be spending a total of 2.5 weeks in Australia. We own a timeshare, with resorts in these areas. Now I know nothing about Aulstralia, all we know is that we want to see the the best, and or hidden parts of it. We do not want to do all touristy stuff but a few would be nice. I know for sure I want to see the Great Barrier Reef! A boat tour? We do not dive! We love to hike, but do not want to spend all of our holiday doing it. We want to see more than Just Sydney. So if Aulstralia is your home and or favorite vacation destination, or just anyone with some itinerary suggestions please chime in. We could use some good advise. I'll put the link at bottom of the page to the Australia division of our time share. As so you can see exactly what areas we have available to us. We plan on visiting in Sept or Oct of 2015. No flights have been booked yet, so I am open to advice on that as well. We will be flying from Atlanta Ga. USA!
Any recommendation for good website for short term accomodation (1-2 weeks) besides booking.com?
Hey there! I really hope someone could help me out. Been doing my research, but unable to come to a conclusion. Can someone give me a list of hotels that I can stay in Surfers Paradise, where I can have a good view of the ocean and are near to halal restaurants?
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Hi will be in perth for 4 nights part of trip around australia. Was wondering if it would be worth while staying in mandurah overnight or just travel down from perth for the day. Is there a lot happening aroun mandurah and surrounding areas to see. Thanks
We will be in Cairns, Australia on February 8 - 11, 2015. Has anyone experienced bad weather or cyclone in Cairns in February? What do you suggest that we do in 3 days in Cairns? Is there any specific tour or island we need to visit. We mainly would like to experience the Great Barrier Reef and do some snorkeling.
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My step sister lives in Brisbane and I want to visit her for 3 months. Accommodation will be free as she is family but I will need money for food and activities. 1st question..is it possible to get a visa to work for 3 months? 2nd question...how do I get one if I can? 3rd question... What jobs would take someone in my situation? Last question.. Roughly how much would it cost me per week on food, day trips etc? Just a rough estimate would be great. Thanks in advance :)
Hey me and my partner are planning on travelling next year. My partner would like to go to Australia but doesn't really know alof about It, I went when I was little. We are 24 and like animals, nice weather and just generLly interesting things
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I'm going to snorkel in gbr on 3rd may 2015 and in a dilemma to choose the best tour.
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I am visiting Australia for the first time in March and will be spending 4 days in Port Douglas and 3 in Cairns. Is it more cost effective for me as a solo traveller to hire a car for a week or is public transport good enough? I would like to avoid expensive tours if possible. Thanks
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Any of us that know anything about history should know where America came from. We came from the weight of poverty, the sword of oppression, the depths of religious persecution and the desire for freedom from all of these. We became a nation of farmers, stockmen, builders, statesmen and producers of goods. From a group of loosely connected colonies strung along a thin strip of coastline we became one of the most powerful nations on earth, stretching from ocean to ocean.
We became a nation of charitable God fearing people; lovers of peace but willing to fight for that peace; defenders of the weak, protectors of the innocent, advocates of the less fortunate, declarers of the one and only Almighty God!
The question that needs to be answered now is "Where is America headed?" Much of the food that graces our dining room tables comes from halfway around the world. Our clothes are manufactured in places so far away that they are out of style by the time we get them. Our consumer goods come from far off China, Indonesia, Thailand, Korea, Argentina; any place that has a cheap labor force and a low standard of living. All in the name of economic progress. Another name for economic progress is greed: pure unadulterated greed.
Visit Auburn and Lewiston, Maine, two cities separated by the beautiful Androscoggin River. Either side of the river is lined with empty buildings that are a testament to that economic progress. Factories that at one time in the not too distant past produced goods for America, and produced a livelihood for Americans. Travel to almost any section of America and you will find the same thing. Testimonials to greed can be found all over this country.
I would not hesitate to suggest that we as American return to being Americans. We should lose the labels we have so easily put upon ourselves. Let us as a nation return to being what we were when we first began. Not African-Americans, or Hispanic Americans; not lrish-Americans or Mexican-Americans; but let us be of one voice, one destiny, one nationality. Hard working, charitable, God-fearing Americans who need not make excuses for what happens to us, for what happens shall be good. Not perfect but at least good.
Our nation was founded on Godly principles, by Godly men (not perfect but Godly), for Godly reasons. It is time we returned to being Godly people.
With God as our pilot and navigator we can once again set America on the path to our rightful destiny.
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I write in enthusiastic support for Buddy Fowler for 55th District Delegate.
In addition to being a long-time resident of Hanover County, an upstanding, loving family man and good friend to many, providing extensive, excellent community service to Hanover County, Fowler has extensive experience in public service including his service as a legislative aide to two delegates who have served the 55th District in the General Assembly.
Fowler is his own man, with the interests of all in our District at heart, and will be able to "hit the ground running," in the General Assembly, without a "learning curve." He will immediately be of service to the 55th District when he is elected. Fowler worthily enjoys the support of many in the 55th District and he certainly has my strong support.
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I can count on one hand the number of unique and exceptional people that I've met in my lifetime. In one way or another, these individuals have left an impression on me that has endured over decades. Then I met Toni Radler and realized that uniqueness can be multifaceted.
Toni is a natural leader, negotiator, and problem solver. I believe what inspires her most is her faith and a clear conviction that the family unit (regardless of the makeup of that family unit) is at the very core of who we are as Americans.
Toni has deep roots in the 55th District. She's a community leader, an activist and advocate for the families who live and raise their children here. And it's because of that activism and involvement in the community that she has developed a keen knowledge of current issues and the disconnect that occurs when citizens are confronted with too much government on some issues and too little on matters of great importance to the people of the 55th.
Standing up to big business and powerful people takes skill and a certain degree of comfort with adversity. Toni has never hesitated to speak "truth to power." Her push back against the proffers issue in Hanover and Aqua Virginia in Caroline County are excellent examples of citizen activism.
Funding and creating a public educational system that prepares our children for the 21st century should be at the top of everyone's list, regardless of party lines. Public education is the institution that opens the door to the future and to the dreams of our children. Privatizing or cutting those funds is the wrong approach. Toni Radler has been speaking out against these backward thinking policies that, if put in place, would affect future economic growth and opportunities for all children in Virginia.
The challenges that the 55th District will need to resolve over the decades ahead will be numerous and complex. We must have someone in the House of Representatives that we can trust to protect our freedoms, our families, and who will promote honest debate on issues that affect all families in our great state. Vote for Toni Radler Nov. 5.
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In just a few short weeks citizens of the 55th District will have the opportunity to elect a new representative to the House of Delegates.
It is my hope that each voter will take the time to consider the credentials and commitments of each individual candidate. This is not the time to fill this position with a place holder. Hanover County and the State of Virginia desperately need leadership. We need a representative with fresh ideas and a strategy to knock down the barriers of blind partisan politics. We need a representative who understands leadership is more than casting votes on someone else's ideas. We need real leadership.
This is why I am casting my vote for Toni Radler to be the 55th District representative to the House of Delegates.
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The final countdown has begun to "Fat Tuesday" around the world. But only in New Orleans can you celebrate with the true flair of a party-ragin' Cajun. There's plenty to do during one of the biggest annual celebrations in America. And in a multilingual city with a rich French colonial history, there are myriad options for Carnival fun. It's no coincidence that The Big Easy is sometimes referred to as the "most unique in the United States," and this annual bead-begging bash shows exactly why.
A direct flight from New York to New Orleans is about 3 hours. From Los Angeles it's just 1 hour more. And from Washington, DC, it's only a 2 1/2 -hour jaunt, all of which makes it easy to jump right into the Mardi Gras mix. Once you arrive in New Orleans you'll want a comfy place to rest up and energize from the day's travels. Here are a few suggestions for enjoying Mardi Gras in New Orleans that will fit almost any budget.
Nestled in New Orleans' French Quarter, Le Pavillon Hotel prides itself on a rich history of elegance and luxury. The property is only 5 blocks from some of New Orleans' most popular clubs and restaurants; it's also within easy walking distance of many New Orleans attractions such as the Superdome, home to the 2009 Super Bowl champions, the New Orleans Saints. But convenience of location will cost you. A regular king-size room is about $359 a night for the weekend leading into Mardi Gras; that price drops to $229 and $169 in the days following the big festivities.
If you're looking to do New Orleans big but with less costly fanfare, the Clarion Hotel Grand Boutique may be the place for you. The property is also in the French Quarter. Want to watch a parade in your bathrobe? Not a problem! The parade route follows directly in front of the hotel, on historic St. Charles Avenue. Being just steps away from all the action will cost you, though; a king-size room runs about $250 for the night. The price drops to $130 a night right after Fat Tuesday.
The AAE Bourbon House Hostel is one of the most popular hostels to stay in during Mardi Gras. The hostel boasts free round-trip shuttle service from the local train and bus station, which is only minutes away, and a driver typically picks travelers up every 15 minutes. The property also provides a complimentary pancake breakfast to knock out those early morning hunger pangs (or hangovers). Prices to stay here vary; expect to pay $30 a night for a multiple occupancy room, and as high as $220 a night for a private room. It's best to book early because vacancies fill up quickly!
The most obvious events in New Orleans to participate in are the parades streaming through the streets of the French Quarter and Central Business District. Throngs of people from all over the world will be sharing in the excitement and energy of Mardi Gras. Alcohol will be plentiful, as will be the number of people throwing and sharing beads — the unofficial trade and barter currency that can be exchanged for playful "favors." But there are other curious attractions that comprise the massive celebration.
Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo
Located in the French Quarter, right on Bourbon Street, Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo offers an introduction to the spiritual history of New Orleans. The shop carries candles, books, and trinkets, and offers patrons palm readings.
French Quarter Tours
There are dozens of French Quarter tours to explore the historic area's 100 blocks. Because the French Quarter is so rich in history, it's recommended that you explore this stretch of town with a local New Orleans tour guide. Also keep in mind these New Orleans tours.
New Orleans French Market
For an open-air shopping experience, the French Market may have what you need. Founded in 1791, the market is the oldest public market in the country. You can find locally grown food, as well as arts and crafts … and music. On weekends, musicians play live jazz at some of the local restaurants — don't be surprised if you hear musicians break from the pack, playing their instruments throughout the market.
The Big Easy's boisterous bacchanalian environment, combined with seasonably warm temperatures, will not only keep you on your toes during Mardi Gras but also have you craving some down-home Creole cuisine.
Café du Monde
Since its start back in 1862, Cafe du Monde has been known for its beignets, a popular pastry first introduced to New Orleans in the 1700s by French colonists. Wash this French-style doughnut down with the café's popular coffee au lait, a half-and-half mixture of coffee and milk.
One of the first eateries to open in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, Cochon has since snagged several awards for its traditional New Orleans Cajun cuisine. Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski specialize in savory combinations, with ingredients such as local pork, seafood and poultry. Cochon gets rave reviews for its oysters, brisket, pork dishes and rabbit, too.
Mahony's is the home of the po'boy, the traditional submarine sandwich that's a fixture of New Orleans. And at Mahony's there are about 22 different ways to enjoy it. Every sandwich meat is featured here, from shrimp to bacon. The combination of fried meat with savory sauces, embedded in a doughy bread exterior, is sure to give you fond foodie memories of your trip to Mardi Gras.
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if you want to prepare yourself better for ranked games..... PLAY PLAY PLAY...... Play draft games exclusively , because playing blind pick is not a good measure of what ranked is.. In draft games you can counter pick.. ( www.championselect.net) and try to counter your oppenants. And i recommend researching synergies on the bot lane to see what champions mesh with who the best.. It would be in your best interest to stop playing blind pick , and exclusively play draft.
I'm not lvl 30 yet, but I can say that nidalee can do well in top, mid, or bot. She is a very versatile champion that I played during the free week and bought soon after, and it seems like she might be the best for you. In her cougar form, W + E takes out almost a whole creep wave, and she hits really hard with her spears as well. Tell me what works for you, I'm also dying to know
Okay, I do have a new question. So I've gotten quite a bit better at last-hitting (unless my opponent is noobish and just decides to try to initiate fights the whole laning phase) and I've come up with a new problem! A lot of times, for the first 15-20 minutes or so, I am the either the highest or close-to-the-highest cs on the team. My problem begins AFTER this point. The point when laning kind of drops off and the team sticks together for practically everything (no one goes solo due to getting wrecked by enemy team). At this point, my cs drops drastically since I'm not up in lane last hitting creeps and am instead clearing objectives and waiting for teamfights to break out. I notice a lot of people end up having 300+ cs at the end of the game with me still at 150-200~ and am unable to figure out where they have the time to cs like that. Please help! D:
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Just need to keep in mine, farming is just as important as getting lots of kills.
Hey man, my best advice for you is to find a group of friends or a team to play with so that they allow you to focus into that one position on which you have become very great at. If you want to run it sometime with me and my team, we are looking for a top laner. Add me as a friend if you would like to play.
I did the EXACT same thing last season. I hit 30 in a few weeks of playing and made the mistake of doing ranked right off the bat. Killed my elo and kept me in "elo hell" for a long time. I eventually stopped playing ranked and decided to focus on 3-4 champs that can play multiple roles and learn those roles well (Top, jungle mostly). I more or less mastered those champs (Lee sin, Olaf, Kayle) and those are now my champs I play with in ranked and I am doing well this season. I suggest going back to the basics like other people have suggested. Stick to unranked for a while. Find some champions that you are COMFORTABLE with and learn them well. I always think its a great idea to learn how to jungle and support. Those are the "utility" roles that you will normally play if you are last/second last pick. And a good jungler has the ability to sway a game into a win.
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Stolen Bases Hurt Power; Alvarez Continues Rehab
Sunday's action in the Pirates' minor league organization began with an afternoon game in Charleston. The GCL Pirates have the day off.
Greensboro Grasshoppers 10, West Virginia Power 2
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Three late-inning rallies gave the Grasshoppers the advantage over the Power this afternoon. Power starter Colton Cain pitched 4 innings and allowed 3 runs on 4 hits and a walk. The first 'Hoppers' run came in the 1st inning, on a double and an RBI single. Cain allowed only one base runner over the next two innings (hit batter), then gave up a 2-run homer in the 4th, to give Greensboro a 3-0 lead. Cain and C Kawika Emsley-Pai had two bases stolen against them in the 1st inning (one runner, two bases), and a double steal in the 4th. Kevin Decker replaced Cain to begin the 5th, and retired the side in order. In the 6th, Decker gave up 2 runs on a single, a walk, a sacrifice fly, and an RBI single. There were three stolen bases in that inning. Decker was still pitching in the 7th, when 3 more runs scored. Three more stolen bases contributed to the scoring, which also included two walks, a sacrifice fly, an RBI double and an RBI single. The Grasshoppers had an 8-0 lead.
The Power batters went down in order in the first two innings, and had only 3 base runners over the first 6 innings. Emsley-Pai led off the 3rd with a single lined into left field, but he was thrown out trying to steal second base. 1B Chase Lyles singled in the 5th and was left on base. SS Kevin Mort singled to open the 6th, and was erased in a double play. 2B Andy Vasquez singled to lead off the 7th, and he was also out in a double play, when CF Mel Rojas lined out to first and Vasquez was easily doubled off. Finally, after that double play, three consecutive hits pushed the first Power run across the plate. DH Cole White and Lyles hit back-to-back singles, and LF Rogelios Noris drove in White with a line drive double into left.
Justin Ennis pitched the 8th inning, and gave the 'Hoppers another 2-run homer, following a single. The Power got one of the runs back in the 8th. With two outs, Vasquez was hit by a pitch, and Rojas walked. White lined a single into center field, and Vasquez came around from second to score. Jason Townsend pitched a scoreless top of the 9th, and the Power also went down in order in the bottom of the 9th.
Alvarez Joins Marauders; Harrison Back to Pirates
Tuesdays' action… and again the player moves are as interesting as the games.
3B Pedro Alvarez was moved from the GCL Pirates to the Marauders to continue his rehab work.
With OF Jose Tabata being placed onto the Disabled List, the Pirates were no longer forced to wait 10 days before recalling INF Josh Harrison. Harrison joined Chase d'Arnaud and Alex Presley as the new kids on the block in Pittsburgh. Backfilling, OF Anthony Norman and SS Jordy Mercer were both promoted from Altoona to Indianapolis. INF Josh Rodriguez was sent down to Altoona.
Bradenton Marauders 8, St. Lucie Mets 1
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A 5-run 4th inning gave the Marauders a big boost, as they bombarded the Mets in Bradenton. Pedro Alvarez started the game at third base for the Marauders. He grounded out in the 1st inning, then singled to lead off the 4th, and was hit by a pitch in the 5th. It was not a particularly busy day at third base for Alvarez, but he successfully fielded 3 grounders that came his way. Elevys Gonzalez took over for Alvarez at the beginning of the 6th.
Brett Lorin allowed only one run in his start, and earned his 3rd win of the season (3-4 record). The lone run scored in the 3rd, on a hit batter, a ground out, and a ground-rule double. Lorin scattered 3 more hits, no walks, over the rest of his 6 innings. He hit another batter and he struck out 5.
The Marauders got onto the scoreboard when they batted around in the 4th. Alvarez's single got the fun started, then 1B Aaron Baker lined a double into left field, moving Alvarez to third. DH Adalberto Santos walked to load the bases. CF Evan Chambers brought in Alvarez with an RBI single, and C Carlos Paulino's double into center field plated both Baker and Santos. LF David Rubinstein walked to load the bases again. After a pitching change, SS Kelson Brown's RBI ground out scored Chambers, and RF Robbie Grossman's sacrifice fly brought in Paulino, to give the Marauders a 5-1 lead.
Tyler Cox replaced Lorin to begin the 7th inning. Cox walked the first batter he faced, then retired the next 6, including two strikeouts in each inning. Duke Welker pitched a 1-2-3 inning in the 9th, with one strikeout.
The Marauders also did some late-inning scoring. Brown and Grossman led off the 7th with back-to-back singles, and 2B Jarek Cunningham drove both of them in with his double into right field. Chambers started the 9th with a single, and moved to second base on a wild pitch. He tagged up and advanced to third on Rubinstein's fly out, then scored on a wild pitch, to give the Marauders their 8 run total.
Leach's First Win In Marauders' Hit-Fest
The Pirates have signed 23rd round draft pick RHP Jordan Cooper to a contract. He had been a pitcher for Kentucky, and that experience might get him a start at State College. Here is a list of all the 2011 draft picks, with notations for which ones have signed.
Friday's game action:
Harrisburg Senators 2, Altoona Curve 0
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A 2-run homer in the bottom of the 10th broke the scoreless tie for the only scoring in this pitching duel. Jeff Locke pitched 6 scoreless frames for the Curve, scattering 3 singles and a walk over his first 3 innings. The he retired the Senators in order for the next 3 innings. He threw 78 pitches (48 strikes) in those 6 innings. Bryan Morris pitched a scoreless 7th, allowing just a single. That base runner moved to second base on a balk, which started an argument by Altoona manager PJ Forbes — and resulted in Forbes being ejected. Michael Dubee, back with the Curve after some time with Indianapolis, gave up a lone single in the 8th, and Noah Krol allowed a single and a walk in the 9th, but both kept the Senators from scoring.
But the Curve weren't scoring either. They pounded out 7 hits, including two by SS Jordy Mercer. Mercer's triple i n the 7th was the only extra-base hit for the Curve, and the only time that a Curve base runner reached as far as third base. RF Andrew Lambo also walked twice. CF Starling Marte opened the game with a single, but was thrown out at second after Mercer's strikeout. 1B Matt Curry and LF Brad Chalk both singled in the 2nd, but Curry was picked off second base, and Chalk was thrown out trying to steal second. 2B Brock Holt singled in the 4th, and pinch-hitter Anthony Norman singled in the 10th and stole second base.
Latimore Leads Curve To Win; Spikes Win Their First
Less action than usual for a Sunday afternoon — the Bradenton Marauders are still on their All-Star break, and the game between the West Virginia Power and the Lakewood BlueClaws was cancelled due to wet grounds at Appalachian Power Park. The South Atlantic League All-Star Game will be held on Tuesday.
Altoona Curve 4, Harrisburg Senators 1
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LF Quincy Latimore and RF Anthony Norman posted 2 hits each, and Latimore scored 3 of the Curve's 4 runs as Altoona took the win. Latimore's first hit was a double lined into left field in the bottom of the 2nd inning. He scored on Norman's single. The two combined again in the 4th inning for another run. With two outs, Latimore walked, then Norman singled into right field. When the Harrisburg right fielder made a throwing error, Latimore had the chance to round third and score. Latimore homered to lead off the 7th inning, and at that point, he was responsible for all of the Curve runs.
With former Pirate farmhand Jimmy Barthmaier on the mound for Harrisburg in the 8th, CF Starling Marte began the inning with a single. Marte advanced to second base on a ground out by 3B Jeremy Farrell, then he stole third base. C Tony Sanchez's RBI single up the middle brought Marte in to score the final run for the Curve.
Phillip Irwin made the start for the Curve and pitched 6 scoreless innings. He hit a batter in the top of the 1st, then retired the next 13 Harrisburg batters, until he gave up a lone single in the 5th. He allowed a single and a walk in the 6th, for the biggest threat he had faced, but left both on base to end the inning. Bryan Morris relieved Irwin to begin the 7th inning. He put the side down in order in that inning, but gave up an unearned run in the 8th. A throwing error by Sanchez, a double, and an RBI ground out brought in the run. Morris allowed a single in the 9th, but did not allow another run to score. Irwin won his first game of the season, and Morris earned his third Save.
2011 Prospect Watching: Heredia, Pevny, Kingham, Weidman
Moving on to look at some of the pitchers in the Pirates' minor league organization, going generally from the lower levels to the upper levels.
Luis Heredia — R/R, 6′ 6″, 185 lb
Heredia is the 16-year-old Mexican phenom prospect, who was signed last year. He received the highest bonus ever given by the Pirates to an international prospect, but remember that under the Mexican League rules, his Mexican team got 75% of that money. That still left enough money for Heredia to recently buy a house in Bradenton and have his mom come to live there with him. Heredia reportedly threw 6 different pitches in Mexico, but the Pirates are having him concentrate on the fastball, curve, and change-up, with emphasis on control and command. Heredia has been spending a lot of time observing the players in big league spring training camp, and the Pirates have been impressed with his level of maturity for his age. At 16, he has a lot of work to do, clearly, but the Pirates are very excited about an amazing amount of potential. There was some debate as to whether Heredia should start his pro career in either the Dominican or Venezuelan Summer Leagues (with other players his same age), or whether he should get right into the Gulf Coast League. He has been pitching against older players in Mexico, and the DSL/VSL would probably not offer him much competition, but the fact that the Pirates did not dissuade him from buying a house in Bradenton is telling.
Logan Pevny — R/R, 6′ 3″, 190 lb
Pevny was the Pirates' 49th pick in the 2010 draft. This New Jersey student was a hot-hitting shortstop in high school, and began pitching only in his senior year, almost as an afterthought. After signing, Pevny began his pro career with the GCL Pirates. He made three appearances. The first one was one inning, and he struck out 2 batters. In the second, he gave up a run on a hit and 3 walks in 1.2 innings. In the third, he went 2 innings, and allowed 2 runs on 3 hits and a homer. After that, he went onto the DL. Pevny spent the off season doing a lot of working out, and also doing some teaching with little kids. At age 19, he's back and ready to go this spring, though, probably heading back to get in more work in the GCL.


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I'm ready to order the main light fixture for my kitchen and I know I can buy it online. It's a murray feiss. Anyone with experience buying lights online care to make some recommendations? Good prices, fast and reliable service, etc? thanks in advance. |
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i bought my murray feiss from lightingdirect.com; just got it friday. it was backordered so it took a few weeks. but that had to do with feiss, not lightingdirect.i checked a few sites and they all had it within a dollar or two of each other. |
- Posted by caligirl_cottage (My Page) on Sun, Feb 10, 08 at 17:20
I've heard good things about lightingdirect but haven't ordered from them yet. I like the way their website is laid out, easy to search and figure out the specs for each fixture. |
the nice thing about lightingdirect is they have faucetdirect, pullsdirect, etc. when i later bought from faucetdirect, i didn;t have to re-enter my info. i should mention,though, that the original reason i went with them is that it said they had 4 in-stock. that was an error. so it may be worth a phone call or email to check availability if time is an issue. |
thanks for the responses. so far, there was a delay in 2 out of 2 people who ordered from lightingdirect. forgive me for seeing it this way... The reason I'm even asking and seeing half empty glasses is that I ordered drawer pull samples from 2 different online companies and am not thrilled with either. I guess I'm used to the speed of amazon or pbs or lands end...all of which ship super fast. Especially the one I'm still waiting for. I ordered 2 handles from this place on wed, jan 30. On thursday I got an email....no order confirmation page, just an email where a guy says he got my order and will place it the following monday!! So, I order weds and it isn't even placed until 5 days later. so, I guess this is a guy ordering from companies??? stinky practice. Anyway, that was 9 or 10 days ago and I haven't heard anything. yeesh. I don't even remember the pulls I ordered....there was zero confirmation. anyone have a great, speedy lighting ordering experience? |
Will post back this week - I just ordered from CSN Lighting yesterday and we'll see how fast my lights come. |
- Posted by jerseygirl_1 (My Page) on Sun, Feb 10, 08 at 19:04
Lampsplus.com is great. Really fast service. I bought pulls from Lowes after going to all the high end stores. They don't have to be ordered, you can take them back if you don't like them, and I saw the ones I bought for more $$ at the highend stores. |
I ordered outside lighting (sconces, post lamp) from Homeclick.com. They were very quick and the order was 99.9 % correct. I had difficulty getting the 0.1% fixed. Took about 6 months and countless calls. YMMV |
I purchased my pendants from FiveRivers.com. And actually, I purchased another set of pendants from LightingbyGregory.com, but decided not to use them. I believe LightingbyGregory was faster on shipping. It was clear that the ones I purchased from FiveRivers were shipped directly to me from the manufacturer, and I suspect that FiveRivers had little control over the speed the order was filled. Their customer service was excellent, though. |
I used 1stoplighting.com and was pleased with them. |
I ordered lighting from both http://www.1800lighting.com/ and bellacor.com. Both shipped very quickly. Glass shade was cracked on shipment but a replacement was sent. |
I am not sure if this is what you're looking for but I have had good experiences with Shades of Light (they also have a catalog). www.shadesoflight.com |
Lightingdirect.com gave me a "great, speedy lighting ordering experience." Like others, I've also used their sister sites for other types of items for our new home, including Faucetdirect.com and Handlesets.com, with positive results. |
- Posted by mariposatraicionera (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 08 at 0:33
Just ordered from Faucetdirect, but bought lights from csnlighting.com. Their customer service is awesome! |
I bought lights from Bellacor, Lighting Direct, Lamps Plus, The Bright Spot--no problems with any of them, and the shipping time was reasonable (but I wasn't in a huge hurry). |
I bought my kitchen lights, which are Murray Feiss, from ewins.com; see the link below. I was going to do pendants until I saw this large billiard light model from ewins which is perfect over my 8'x4' island. I bought over $16,000 worth of lighting for our home, (MSRP pricing), for about $4,000 (with only $165 pallet shipping costs for everything), from Steve at Seagull Lighting. www.seagulllighting.com/outlet will take you to just 'some' of the items he sells. I do NOT SEE tthe outlet/discounted rates online. You must email him or call him. The email address is on the web site. You can get huge savings by dealing with him directly because you will be cutting out the middleman. Steve also sells on eBay, which is how I found him from the start. I wanted some PGA Lighting that was so very expensive to me, for a FRACTION of the original cost. I just checked Steve's store on eBay where he sells their overstocked items. Here's one pendant, to give you an idea of the savings. Online, this pendant sells for almost $80; in the online store, he sells for $11.99 for the buy it now pricing. |
Here is a link that might be useful: www.ewins.com
- Posted by sheilaaus122 (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 08 at 8:29
This is a grrreat thread. And, sherilynn, that link to steve is also one I am saving so thanks. What I do in my procrastinating-researching obsession to enable me to procrastinate and research some more, is to sometimes use froogle and see prices. I had just done that and seen that 1stoplighting was listed - but I had never heard of it. I was going to check them out via bbb.org, and would still do that but here I come to the forums and someone mentioned using them. How cool is that?! This forum is the best. |
I have purchased from Lamps Plus.com, Lighting Showroom.com, and Lights 2 You .com. I had no problems with any of my orders, however, I would say Lamps Plus was the fastest.... and I'm in the East Coast. As far as price goes, I found that some companies promise "free shipping" , but read the fine print. It may be free if you spend over a certain ammount, or it may only be with certain manufacturers. Another thing to consider is the tax. It's 8 3/8% where I am ,so if the shipper has a location in your state, you get to pay for this privlage! Unfortunately, not many of the items I was interested in were available at too many locations to comparison shop. |
I too have purchased from both Lampsplus and 1800lighting. I am pleased with both, but lampsplus was by far the fastest. I purchased my knobs and pulls from TheHomeSupplyStore.com and they were fast and had excellent customer service. |
- Posted by mommyto4boys (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 08 at 14:13
I've purchased a new home full of lights for our newbuild, on-line this year. I have had wonderful results. I've ordered a lot from Bellacor, some from CSN, a few from school house lighting. I have been so pleased. Before you order, check the return policy. Bellacor takes everything back without a restocking fee, many have restocking fees. Also do google searches on the brand and style name of the light. Check for all the prices and then call or email as they will do price matching. |
wow, thank you all soooo much!!! now i have to see if the lights i want are available on the sites you recommended. ps, I am trying to cancel the samples order with the cabinet hardware company (so-called) now. And let me just say that when ordering knobs or pulls, stay away from Eclectic-ware.com oy! |
Just wanted to pop back in with a CSN Lighting update.....I ordered my lights on Saturday (online). Today is Tuesday and UPS Site says they are "OUT FOR DELIVERY"!!!!! Wahoo!! Note that CSN Lighting is out of MA and I live in CT. |
- Posted by bob_cville (My Page) on Tue, Feb 12, 08 at 11:26
I ordered undercabinet fluorescent lights from CSN Lighting last July, and had a couple of problems with the order. First their website listed one price for the units, but when I select the items and proceded to the checkout, a different (and of course higher) price was used for calculating the total. Then, when I called to get the price problem straightened out, I specifically asked whether fluorescent tubes were included with the lights since the website said (and still to this day says) "This undercabinet fluorescent light bar is the latest in undercabinet lighting, complete with energy efficient T5 fluorescent lamps." which really suggests that the lamps would be included. Whereas the PDF specifications file from the lamp manufacturer noted that the lamps were not included. So, the person I talked to checked and said that the fluorescent tubes would be included with the lamps. When the shipment arrived, no fluorescent tubes. After several subsequent calls to them I was unable to get the matter straightened out, so I ordered the tubes from elsewhere and have decided to not give any more business to CSN Lighting (or any of the dozens of other CSN stores) My main lighting for the room, I ordered monorail track lighting from Arcadian lighting, and had a much better online shopping experience. They honored their 110% price match guarantee without batting an eyelash, and the person I dealt with there (Tony Lin) was extremely helpful. The order was shipped with two incorrect items, and Tony noticed it before the package arrived, and immediately shipped a separate package with the right items, and a prepaid shipping label to return the wrong items. |
I wanted some sconses, and was having to go by the online pictures, which makes it difficult to tell exactly what you are getting. To minimize the pain of returning, I ordered one from CSN. It came very quickly and was fine. So I ordered two more. That time I got a notice that they were back ordered. So it took a little longer. But they did come in a bit over a week. So I was pleased with the service. |
I picked out several fixtures, cross shopped on multiple websites. On *almost* all of them, the best price-- almost half off on some units-- was at brightspot [link below], and the service was very good. |
Here is a link that might be useful: the bright spot
Rejuvenation lets you try out different shades/styles together to actually see what they look like. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Rejuvenation Lights
I haven't bought my light online, though I thought about using lightingdirect (I did use faucetdirect and was extremely happy). Instead, I took the printout to a local lighting store and asked if they would match the quote. They agreed so I got it there. Still had to pay taxes (which I wouldn't have otherwise) but I thought it was worth it in case something's wrong - and it wasn't that much to begin with. |
TO some extent, it depends on what you order. Some of the suppliers that show the largest inventory online are NOT going to have everything in stock. I imagine they go to different suppliers depending on the product. |
- Posted by downtowner (My Page) on Wed, Feb 13, 08 at 15:36
Lightology has been great for us, giving discoounts and great advice. |
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How are tumor markers used?
Tumor markers can be helpful in a number of ways.
Screening and early detection of cancer
Screening refers to looking for cancer in people who have no symptoms of the disease. Early detection is finding cancer at an early stage, when it's less likely to have spread and is easier to treat. The first goal of tumor marker testing was to screen for cancer – to look for cancer in people without symptoms – but very few markers have been shown to be helpful in this way.
A perfect tumor marker would be one that could be used as a cancer screening blood test for all people. The tumor marker would only be found in people with cancer. It would tell doctors the type of cancer, how much cancer there is, and which treatment would work best. At this time no tumor marker tests work like this.
Today, the most widely used tumor marker is the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. The PSA test is used to screen men for prostate cancer. Men with prostate cancer usually have high PSA levels. But it's not always clear what the test results mean — men without cancer can have high PSA levels, and a normal PSA level does not always mean that no cancer is present. PSA is not a perfect tumor marker. And now, many doctors agree that PSA screening is not right for all men.
Right now, no other tumor marker is used to help screen for cancer in the general population. Some of the markers used now can help find cancer at an early stage, but because of their limitations, they are only checked in people who are known to be at high risk for certain types of cancer.
Diagnosing cancer
Usually, tumor markers can't be used alone to diagnose cancer. In most cases, cancer can only be diagnosed by a biopsy. (This means taking out a piece of the tumor so it can be checked for cancer by looking at the cells under a microscope.) Still, tumor markers can help figure out if cancer is a possibility. And if a cancer is already widespread when it's found, tumor markers can sometimes help figure out where it started.
For instance, let's say a woman has cancer throughout her pelvis and belly (abdomen). A high level of the tumor marker CA 125 will strongly suggest ovarian cancer, even if it isn't clear after surgery that the cancer started in the ovary. This can be important because treatment can then be aimed at ovarian cancer.
Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) is another example of a tumor marker that may be used to help diagnose cancer. The level of AFP can go up with some liver diseases, but when it reaches a certain high level in someone with a liver tumor, doctors can be fairly sure that the tumor is liver cancer (a biopsy will still be needed, though).
Determining the outlook (prognosis) for certain cancers
Some types of cancer grow and spread faster than others. But even within a cancer type, for instance testicular cancer, some cancers grow and spread more quickly or may be more or less responsive to certain treatments. Sometimes the level of a tumor marker can help predict the behavior and outlook for certain cancers. In testicular cancer, very high levels of the tumor markers HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) or AFP are signs of a more aggressive cancer and a worse outlook for survival. Patients with high levels of these markers may be given more aggressive cancer treatments.
Seeing if certain treatments are likely to work
Certain markers found on cancer cells can be used to help predict if a certain treatment is likely to work. For example, in breast and stomach cancers, if the cells have too much of HER2 protein, drugs such as trastuzumab (Herceptin®) can be helpful in treatment. In cases like these, tumor tissue is checked for HER2 before treatment is started. If the cancer cells have normal amounts of HER2, the drugs won't help.
Seeing how well treatment is working
One of the most important uses for tumor markers is to monitor (watch) patients being treated for cancer, especially advanced cancer. If a certain type of cancer has a tumor marker, the level of the marker may be able to be used to see if the treatment is working, instead of doing other tests like x-rays, CT scans, or bone scans.
If levels of the tumor marker in the blood go down, it's almost always a sign that the treatment is working. On the other hand, if the marker level goes up, this could mean the cancer is not responding and the treatment may need to be changed. (One exception is if the cancer is very sensitive to a certain chemotherapy treatment. In this case, the chemo can cause many cancer cells to die and release large amounts of the marker into the blood, which will raise the level of the tumor marker for a short time.)
Looking for recurrent cancer
Tumor markers are also used to look for cancer that might have come back (recurred) after treatment. Certain tumor markers may be useful once treatment is done and there is no sign of cancer in the body.
For instance, people who have been treated for colorectal cancer often have their blood tested for levels of the tumor marker CEA. This tumor marker is often checked before any treatment (including surgery) is done. If it's high, it will be checked again during and after treatment. It should go down as treatment progresses, and be at a normal level after treatment. Then, the level may be checked as part of follow-up, and if it starts going up again, it may be a sign that the cancer has come back (recurred), even when the person has no symptoms. Often, when a patient's CEA level goes up, their doctor will order imaging tests to see if a new tumor can be found early.
When are tumor markers checked?
Whether or not tumor markers are checked regularly depends on the type of cancer a person has and what kind of tumor marker is being measured.
Tumor markers that are measured in the blood or other body fluids may be tested at diagnosis; before, during, and after treatment; and then regularly for many years to see if the cancer has come back. During treatment, changes in tumor marker levels can be a sign of whether treatment is working.
Tumor marker levels of this type can change over time. The changes are important, which is why results of a series of level tests often mean more than a single result. If at all possible it's best to compare results from tests done at the same lab, and always be sure that the results are of the same value, such as ng/mL (nanograms per milliliter) or U/mL (units/milliliter).
Testing of the tumor markers on the cancer itself is often done only at diagnosis. Unless the cancer comes back or doesn't go away, there may nothing left to measure after treatment.
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Comedian Kelsie Huff on Boulder Fringe, the stand-up bug and insult-compliments
Can you talk a little bit about the workshop you're teaching?This one is trying to find that personal narrative, so trying to find your voice and your truth and how you can translate that into stand-up comedy. I think a lot of people have a story to tell, everybody does, and I think using that to translate into stand-up is what I'm really focusing on, like how to make a punchline with your story. It's not just, like, I woke up today and I brushed my teeth and this thing happened to me, although that's what it is. It's how to use that point of view and use that as a structure of a joke and also to formulate who you are as a character, but the character is obviously yourself. How to heighten yourself in the world of stand-up. So that's the goal. Also, what I think is gonna be super radcakes is that the people who take the workshop, if they so desire, I am gonna be hosting "Big Time," which is the late-night show, so we're gonna have an open mic night one day, so hopefully everybody who takes the workshop will get their three minutes of glory at "Big Time" as well.
What it really is about is building your confidence. So these folks, who, maybe they're performers but they've never flexed their stand-up muscles. Or maybe they've never performed before; that's so great to see. I have seen these people take a workshop similar to this one and just find their voice and find how powerful and funny they are. Especially women. I mean, women are a little more intimidated. It's a different environment, so finding their voice and watching them watch it, oh man, it's so fun.
What make you want to help other people tell their stories?
I do this show called the kates, I do a lot of women-centric comedy stuff, probably because I was one, or am, I still am. [Laughs.] But I remember being a kid and really loving humor. I would watch Eddie Murphy's Delirious over and over and over and I remember going to recess and trying to retell the story, and there were curse words, so this one little girl called me a slut. So I was a slut, because I said this. I thought slut was hilarious for years. I had no idea what the difference was. And I feel like there is sort of this stigma sometimes, especially, like, teenage girls. They stop using that voice, they stop thinking they have the power. And to tell a joke in front of a room full of drunk strangers is powerful. I think I just got the bug and I want to pass it on like a virus. And I do think that people do have that story, and connecting to an audience that might relate or see themselves in a reflection of that story is super-powerful. And I don't know, I just like people finding that. Maybe I read too much Joseph Campbell, but I think going back and finding your story and then splurting that story out to your tribe, there's something so human about it.
What was the first time that you did stand-up?
Oh, my gosh, it was horrible. I actually did stand-up when I first came to Chicago. I went to a sports bar in Wrigleyville and I was eighteen years old and I was like, I'm gonna rule! And I basically got up at this open mic and all these drunk frat dudes were just yelling "Show us your boobs" and things like that out at me, so that was real bad. That scarred me for a while. I didn't do stand-up for a very long time. But now I can handle that. Years later, I can handle that story very well. It taught me how to work a room, even an aggressive room. I try to remind myself, sometimes you gotta start loving those moments of failure. Because stand-up comedy you never know, it could be the greatest night of your life, or you could wanna kill yourself. Once those lines start bleeding together and you can start kind of liking the failure or liking when the joke just gets silence -- that's when I think you're really invested. You gotta fight a little bit, and you gotta kind of love the fight.
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"Madrid has this energy I haven't found anyplace else; even in the grandest plazas and palaces, you're allowed to have a good time," says Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada, dressed in a red shift bearing a giant lopsided pink heart. As Spain's favorite designer of Pop Art–patterned clothes and accessories for kids and grown-ups alike, Ágatha knows fun—she's spent 28 years at the helm of a vast design empire, leaving her fanciful imprint on everything from ball gowns to Band-Aids. She sells her wares all over Europe, Asia, and the U.S., and recently debuted a line of delightfully loopy playground equipment. Accompanied by her 16-year-old daughter, Cósima; nieces Inés, 15, Ani, 9, and Carla, 3; and nephew Pedro, 5, Ágatha showed us her family's key corners of their city. Get ready to romp amid the pomp.
A Day in the Park
"Madrileños unwind at El Retiro, the central park not far from the Prado. It has a lake with rowboats and a rose garden with puppet shows. Plus there are modern-art exhibitions—curated by the Reina Sofía museum—in the Crystal Palace, a Victorian greenhouse."
First Stop
"Plaza Mayor is the heart of old Madrid; it was built in the 1600's and is the liveliest square in all of Spain. Sit in the shade of a café, order churros and hot chocolate, and take in the street performers—some use the hot air coming out of the parking-garage grates to make toilet paper dance."
After You've Tackled the Prado
"The National Museum of Natural Sciences [2 José Gutiérrez Abascal; 34/91-561-8600; mncn.csic.es] is old and dusty and has a 'once upon a time' feel. Beyond the dinosaurs, there's a collection of taxidermy and an 18th-century cabinet of curiosities. Also worth visiting: the Wax Museum [41 Paseo de Recoletos; 34/91-319-2649; museoceramadrid.com]. When I was little, I went right to the torture chamber."
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"The Palacio Real [Calle Bailén; 34/91-454-8800; patrimonionacional.es] is the most impressive royal palace in Europe. Skip the tour and just explore. You'll see red velvet thrones and a salon with porcelain vines climbing the walls. Don't miss the suits of armor worn by kings and princes, and even their horses and dogs! Check out what's on at the Teatro Real [Plaza de Oriente; 34/91-527-9865; teatro-real.com], the opera house nearby. I designed sets and costumes for their wonderful production of Puss in Boots."
Making Pigs of Ourselves
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I plan to dormant seed my lawn after thanksgiving this year and want to use a premium grass seed. The local seed and feed store recommended Cisco Exect-turf grass seed for my application. If anyone used this type of grass seed in central Indiana can you please share your results? I like the description of Premium Sod Blend but I'm worried about the high maintenance. I'm OK with mowing once a week & fertilizing 2-3X a year but find it almost impossible to water an entire acre of grass with portable sprinklers and hoses.
Are these completive prices for grass seed? There is not discount for purchasing these items in 25# bags. Thanks in advance for helping!
Stock # Mix/Blend Name Price/#
9PSOD Premium Sod Blend (3 lb/1000 sq ft) ........................3.95+
9SHOW Showplace Mix (4-5 lb/1000 sq ft) .................................3.25+
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- Posted by organicnoob (My Page) on Sat, Oct 24, 09 at 17:30
Premium Sod Blend sounds good. NuDestiny performs well in my area. I've never heard of cisco seed before. Do you know any place you can order it online? What part of the country are you in? In some places there is enough rainfall that you don't need to water your lawn that much. |
I agree that we need to know where you are before we know which of these would be good for you. In some areas, perennial rye will do better, but if you're in an area where KBG does well, I wouldn't get a mix of rye and bluegrass. |
I live in Kokomo, IN 60 miles north of Indy and I want the best lawn I can maintain w/o applying a lot of water. Watering an acre of grass is too much work w/o an irrigation system. These new elite seed are supposed to be better than the big box store brand. Thanks! Andy |
- Posted by garycinchicago Z5 Chicago IL. (My Page) on Sun, Oct 25, 09 at 0:10
Andy, without any additional irrigation other than rain, the rye grass blends will toast on you the very first heat wave. The Kentucky bluegrass blend (Premium Sod Blend) will go dormant for you during the summer and look dead. How important is it to you to have elite turf cultivars on property's edges? What I'm thinking is have a front lawn (in front of the house) using the elites, and keep that area irrigated. The other edges of your property, a common tall fescue would be better suited because of its drought tolerance. |
I partially agree with Gary. Here's where I agree. Rye will die on you. KBG will go dormant in your area if you don't water it, but it will come back when you get some rain. Here's where I at least partially disagree. Tall fescue is somewhat overrated for drought tolerance, in my opinion. KBG has better overall drought tolerance than tall fescue. Tall fescue is better at drought resistance. If your soil conditions allow tall fescue to develop deep roots, it can go a long time without water before it goes dormant, so it will stay green much longer than KBG will. This is particularly true of K31. K31 is an unimproved tall fescue variety that has wide blades and grows much faster than KBG, so it looks weedy in a KBG lawn, but it will take a lot of abuse and it stayed green here in the desert when I shut off my sprinklers for a month, so it may stay green in IN with no additional water. It's a bunch grass, so you'll need to overseed it periodically. The drawback to tall fescue is that when it does go dormant, there is a much shorter time between dormant and dead. That's why I say it's more drought resistant than drought tolerant. |
Guys, Thanks for the feedback! I was hoping that one of the "elite" Kentucky blue grass varieties would be able to handle a little drought. The K31 fescue is the main reason I want a new lawn. It got spot seeded in my lawn 10 years ago and now I want a new lawn w/o this type wide blade clumping grass. Yes, the K31 can take considerable amount of drought but I'm seeking a high quality KBG lawn. I have enclosed a web site of the "elite" seed mfg in the US. Does anyone have experience with a KBG variety that looks great and is somewhat heat tolerant. http://lawnsmarts.com/viewtopic.php?t=267 I was not aware the perennial rye grass dies out during a drought! It Cisco Exectu-turf Sun mix contains a 60% rye mix and only 40% KGB mix. If the KBG goes dormant and comes back when the weather cools off or water is plentiful, than I OK with that, but would like to invest in a variety that can take a little more heat then the normal KBG variety. Does anyone have any experience in an elite KBG variety that can tolerate a considerable amount of drought? Considerable amount of drought means 10 days no water and 85% temperature. Thanks again! |
- Posted by garycinchicago Z5 Chicago IL. (My Page) on Sun, Oct 25, 09 at 10:13
Texas hybrid bluegrass is a cross between Kentucky bluegrass (poa pratensis) and Texas bluegrass (poa arachnifera) Andy , copy and paste the below into a browser window. These are what you are looking for, not the elite KBG's. http://www.avseeds.com/stellent/groups/public/documents/web_content/ecmd0010232.pdf http://www.avseeds.com/stellent/groups/public/documents/web_content/ecmd0010249.pdf http://www.pickseed.com/WCanada/techSheets/pdf/bandera_ts.pdf http://www.scottsproseed.com/_pdf/SolarGreenBrochure.pdf |
I don't know where the idea that PR can't handle drought comes from. If deep rooting is encouraged instead of high top growth in the Spring it does very well when it gets dry. I had an all-PR lawn that did extremely well - I replaced it with an elite KBG because of winter kill, not summer problems. I know that many of the people making these statements on GW have never grown an all-PR lawn -- they've told me so. Go to the NTEP.ORG site and look at the Schedule A and Schedule B info (high maintenance and low maintenance) data before you assume that an elite KBG will do OK with less water and fertilizer. While it may not be politically correct to say so on this forum, I find that elite KBG is more a hobby (time and effort) than a utility lawn. |
Guys, Thanks for the feedback! I checked out the bluegrass hybrids lawns that were designed to handle heat & drought and I'm a little concerned about the width of the grass blade. I desire a KBG lawn which is a soft thin bladed grass. Most likely, I will be forced to compromise between the KBG soft, thin, dark green grass blade that goes dormant in the summer with a wider, firmer blade grass that is medium green but very heat tolerant grass. I plan to mow this lawn at 4" height to help it in the heat of the Kokomo, IN summer. I have heard that the elite KBG lawns are very labor intensive and require much fertilizer and water but the results are outstanding. I want all the desirable quality of an elite KBG lawn but do not want the high watering requirements! Thanks again! Andy |
- Posted by garycinchicago Z5 Chicago IL. (My Page) on Sun, Oct 25, 09 at 12:43
>"I had an all-PR lawn that did extremely well" But, you irrigated. |
Gary: On the PR lawn, I had a two years that we were under water restrictions (severe). Two hours of total watering a week. I have 1 acre of lawn that had to be watered (manually!) in those two hours. No automatic system. My PR lawn never went dormant. All the KBG lawns went dormant in the area. I was accused everywhere in town of watering in the middle of the night. I did not. With good soil care, I had roots a mile deep. All of the "make it green fast with a Step program" folks had no root system to get them through. Don't get me wrong - I prefer KBG but let's let the facts speak for themselves --- PR does not die with heat. Want to ask me about winter kill on PR? I'll curse like a truck driver for an hour. |
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