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LEGENDSDr. James M. Rosser
Dr. James RosserAn Engaging Dr. Rosser The New Campus Look By Yussuf J. Simmonds Sentinel Managing Editor"He continues to serve as the president of Cal-State L.A. after 30 years"
When Dr. James Rosser was appointed as president of California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State), he was already a noted scholar and had already been established as an academician. As the institution's sixth president and the long-serving president in the California State University system, he is also a professor of healthcare management and of microbiology. Before coming to Cal State, Dr. Rosser had been the vice chancellor of the New Jersey Department of Higher Education for five years and also as its acting chancellor. Then while in New Jersey, he also served as a member of the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners.
The essence of Dr. Rosser's role as a concerned educator could be gleaned from excerpts embodied in an open letter he recently penned entitled, "Breaking Down the Barriers to College," which stated in part, "When I speak about how to get to college, I ask the audience to remember one word above all others: Algebra. Math is a primary hurdle to getting into and succeeding in college. If students take, and excel in rigorous high school math--with a strong foundation in Algebra I and II--they are more likely to find multiple degree and career paths open to them... What does it take to break down a barrier? You must first understand the nature of the barrier, then you must overcome it, and, finally, you have an obligation to assist others in eliminating the barrier."
The length of his tenure/service at Cal State and the Los Angeles area education community dwarfs his legacy as an educator. Under Dr. Rosser's leadership, Cal State has evolved into the prototype of a successful, urban university. The quality of campus life has improved dramatically during the past 30 years. Since many of the students come from under-represented communities and diverse backgrounds, he has worked to transform the hopes, expectation and career achievements of the individuals from those environments.
The results of his efforts can be seen through the resumes of Cal State's alumni and the impact they have made not only in Southern California but throughout the state and indeed the country. A wide range of careers have been molded at Cal State during the last generations including public officials, scientists, engineers, doctors, lawyers, business people, educators and society's movers-and-shakers, thanks to Dr. Rosser's efforts.
Despite growing up in a tough East St Louis, Illinois neighborhood, [Dr.] Rosser attended Langston University on basketball scholarship--with strong support from his parents and teachers--and then transferred to Southern Illinois University (SIU), Carbondale where he earned a Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees in microbiology, and health education administration. At SIU, he founded the Black Studies Program and later on served as a faculty member. Early in his career, Dr. Rosser became the first Black research bacteriologist for Eli Lilly & Company Laboratories. Then he served as a tenured faculty member--in pharmacology and toxicology--and Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Kansas, and for two years, as Vice Chair of the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kansas before accepting an appointment in New Jersey.
His work at Cal State is well documented and it serves as a model for similar type educational institutions not only in Los Angeles, California, but throughout California and the nation as a whole. He has literally placed the California State University system "on the map." And according to Dr. Rosser, though education is dominated traditionally by academic achievement, that alone is not the totality of the educational experience, there are many components to achieving true education including life experience, maturity, environmental impact and social upbringing.
Many experts in the field of higher education consider Cal State, one of the most diverse campuses in the nation under Dr. Rosser's leadership; its diversity encompasses the student body, the faculty and the administration. It boasts a student breakdown of approximately 52 percent Hispanic, 22 percent Asian-American/Pacific Islander, 16 percent White and 9 percent African-American. While the full-time faculty is about 40 percent non-White, people of color comprised roughly 53 percent of the Los Angeles city population, according to recent U.S. Census data.
As an educator as well as an administrator, Dr. Rosser has promoted science and engineering education using his positions as a member of the California Council on Science and Technology, the Citizens Advisory Committee of the Congressional Caucus for Science and Technology, and numerous National Science Foundation and Academy of Engineering task forces and forums to influence state and national science policy. Cal State has one of the most aggressive engineering programs in the state university system. Some of the engineering students have been forging relationships with community schools to expose young students to the field of engineering and science.
In addition to serving on scientific and academic panels and forums, Dr. Rosser also served on the National Institutes of Health National Advisory Council on Aging, and the National Science Foundation's Directorate for Education and Human Resources Advisory Committee, which he also chaired. Currently he serves on the National Academies Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable Council, the California Center Advisory Council of the Milken Institute, and the CSU Presidents' Commission for CSUPERB--the California State University Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology.
A significant part of Dr. Rosser's work is his written and/or edited writing in the field of higher education administration, including "Strategic Planning and Management: Methodology for Responsible Change" and "Libraries and the Establishment of Academic Strategy in Higher Education," Journal of Library Administration, Vol. 13, No. 3 & 4, 1990. As a consultant to educational organizations, including the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the Commission on Institutes of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the Educational Testing Service, and the Carnegie Policy Council on Higher Education, Dr. Rosser has exemplified how the role of academia, business, science, and philanthropy and community service are all inter-related in the pursuit of education. It is not only the three r's (reading, 'riting and 'rithmethic), it is all of the above and much more especially in this age of the explosion of knowledge.
Serving as a member and chair of the Education and Human Resources Advisory Committee of the National Science Foundation, the Board of Advisors of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Institutions for the U.S. Department of the Air Force and as the chair of the Action Forum on Diversity in the Engineering Workforce, National Academy of Engineers, Dr. Rosser's participation in these entities complements their value and add bona fide academic expertise.
Dr. Rosser's involvement in community and philanthropic affairs has been as assiduous as his academic achievements and his pursuit of academic excellence for those who benefit from his leadership. His numerous outstanding awards and honorary degrees for civic and philanthropic endeavors over the years read like an encyclopedia of achievement.
Outstanding awards include: the SIU Alumni Achievement Award; the Brotherhood Crusade's Pioneer of Black Achievement Award; the Los Angeles Urban League Volunteer Service Award; the Recognition in Education from Involvement for Young Achievers Award; City of Los Angeles Human Relations Commission Certificate of Merit; the Leadership Award from the Department of Higher Education/Educational Opportunity Fund Program of the State of New Jersey; the Golden State Minority Foundation's 1990 Medal of Excellence; the National Science Foundation's Educator Achievement Award; the Institute for the Redesign of Learning's 1995 Take Charge of Learning Success; the award as an Aspen Scholar for the 1995 Aspen Institute's Executive Seminar; the Education Award of the Watts Foundation Community Trust; and the Lifetime Achievement Award by the 100 Black Men of Los Angeles, Inc. which at the same time also honored then President Nominee/Senator Barack Obama, California Assembly Speaker Karen Bass, renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Keith Black, Aerospace Corporation President Dr. Wanda Austin, and The Annenberg Foundation.
Honorary degrees include: Southern Illinois University (his alma mater), Doctor of Humane Letters; and Pepperdine University, Doctor of Laws.
In addition, as the fourth recipient of the Spirit of Philanthropy Award for his generous spirit and his contributions of time, efforts, energy and resources to the greater Los Angeles community, Dr. Rosser stated: "The 'Spirit of Philanthropy' being recognized today extends far beyond me, out of the spotlight. Through the work of hundreds of devoted individuals on campus-and with the support of countless foundations, private donors, corporations, partnering institutions and others in the community-California State University, Los Angeles has developed a culture that has helped to transform the lives of countless low-income students from many backgrounds. The culture endures and grows thanks to the commitment and connections brought to it by these countless individuals."
As one of six university leaders on the 22-member National Academies Research Council, Dr. Rosser has championed increasing access to higher education among underserved communities--a recollection of his own humble beginnings--testifying before the U.S. Congress, in presentations at national meetings and moderating a White House forum that increased diversity in education and in the scientific community. He has said, "I think perhaps the most significant accomplishment is the general acceptance here now that diversity and excellence must go hand in hand."
There are few greater rewards than those given to an individual by his colleagues, his peers and those with whom he has worked side-by-side. They are considered priceless and the quality of the man can be seen through the lens of others; here is what some has said:
Dr. James Lyons, former president of Cal. State Univ. Dominguez Hills and HBCU Jackson State University, Mississippi: "I have worked closely with Dr. Rosser and it's been a good relationship. He's kind of a senior statesman in the sense that he has been in the Cal. State system as president for [26] years."
Dr. Sidney A. Ribeau, former president of Bowling Green University, Ohio: "Dr. Rosser has done a marvelous job of transforming a sleepy campus that really didn't have a lot of energy--no apparent specialized niche for itself and just serving whoever came--into a thriving campus with recognized programs in the engineering area, the sciences, in education and in the arts."
Dr. John L. Cleman, a member of the university's English department: "Dr. Rosser came in and had a different way of doing business ... He was seen at the outset to be a stronger self-willed leader" than his predecessor."
David W. Adamany, president of Temple University and author of a CSULA re-accreditation report in the early 1990s: "The faculty really had their heels dug in and Jim Rosser... brought them around towards accepting the need to change the curriculum and to make the institution more hospitable to change in the student body."
In national rankings, U.S. News and World has consistently recognized CSULA for high quality engineering and business programs. In 2005, the Black Issues Top 100 undergraduate edition ranked CSULA as the sixth-highest producer of bachelor's degrees among Hispanics across all disciplines. The college was ranked 17th in combined minority bachelor's degrees awarded.
Described as a campus on a hill, Cal State is nestled on a hill overlooking a vast span of interstate freeway and the 175-acre campus has undergone a building and construction transformation since Dr. Rosser has been at the helm. Recently constructed have been state-of-the-art $80 million science complex; a $31.6 million student union; a $30 million bookstore complex; and several new buildings, in addition to campus dormitories and a $22 million Harriet and Charles Luckman Fine Arts Complex that includes the Luckman Gallery and an 1152-seat Luckman Theatre.
In his continuous efforts to attract diverse sections of the community, Dr. Rosser has initiated a unique set of initiatives that make strategic use of campus resources and community support. He spearheaded the establishment of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts on the CSULA campus and the Early Entrance Program. The latter offers the opportunity for gifted students as young as 11 to attend college and take regular college courses._ Jonathan Roberts, a 20-year old African American, who enrolled in Cal State at the age of 14. He was one of the beneficiaries of that program; he completed his bachelor's degree in four-and-a-half years and then worked on his master's degree in electrical engineering.
That is the product of the Rosser Revolution, a testament that diversity and excellence are mutually reinforcing qualities in an academic setting.


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I was suspended for some 15 days. Advice was given again and again to take a Guru on Lotus sutra.
Tried hard for a Guru on Lotus sutra ....result failed
So I have approached Brahamakumaris.
I have gone thro 11 lectures given by Shivani on Raja yoga, 15 more to come.
Till now they do not challange the Lotus sutra of my understanding.
If all the lectures given by Shivani On the site Brahamakumaris agree with me or I accept them.
then I will adopt their guru or God whose name is SHIVA.
SHIVA is luckily my ancestral family Guru/God.
I have also changed my meditation system and take all my meditation energy on the centre of
forehead where SHIVA resides. In my view he is an advanced Bhoddisattva who has had powerful
effect on this present world particularly in India. They are as popular as HARE KRISHNA movement.
20 years of meditation on Lotus sutra will never go away, but its understanding may change.
So bye to Buddhims for now and back to Hinduism

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You gotta put the Benny Hill Theme music with it. That would be the cherry on top!
All I need is some tasty waves and a cool buzz and I'm all right.
I backhand as a hobby, I putt to pay the bills.
I'm surprised you haven't driven that far on 18 before. Knowing your distance is pretty comparable to mine when I was playing more (max 550'-575', useable to 500' or so), my drives on 18 get to about 20' past the start of the brush in the ditch. That gets you a perfect angle for the easy 3 on #18. (I use a beat comet thrown flat and let 'er go...)
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My putter still doinks harder than yours!
nice - glad this project is coming together
Seriously?! After all them deuces you couldn't get number 14. Ams and their measly 43's.
[QUOTE=weeman;41378]You gotta put the Benny Hill Theme music with it.
"Yakety Sax" by Boots Randolph
"That's what she said."----Michael Scott
I thought it turned out very nice, job well done Daniel! Can't wait to see more. You can also submit this to DGCR under the media tab.
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Jake's Corner
1/29/14 Sienna Miller Cheating Scandal
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
A GoDaddy Super Bowl ad will have a woman quitting her job LIVE on TV. GoDaddy says, quote, "Her boss doesn't know! . . . After the commercial, a formal resignation letter will be delivered, and she'll give her two-week notice."
BILLY RAY CYRUS thinks he knows what JUSTIN BIEBER needs. He says, quote, "I would just invite him to come down and chill out with me, maybe in Tennessee. Let's go up to the teepee, build a fire, step away and just, you know, maybe take a break for a little bit, just think about what's important. Get back to life . . . Build a fire, count the deer and the hawks and relax a little bit."
Justin Bieber is reportedly moving out the posh Southern California neighborhood he's been terrorizing. TMZ says the Bieb "has had enough of suburban life" and that the egging incident and the Sheriff's raid on his Calabasas home were the "final straw." No word on where he's moving to, but you can be sure whoever his new neighbors are, they won't be happy about it. Meanwhile, prosecutors in Justin's egging case have asked for further investigation.
Jude Law wasn't the only person being unfaithful during his relationship with Sienna Miller. Turns out she was cheating with Daniel Craig. The revelation came out when News of the World reporter Dan Evans testified that he eavesdropped on the James Bond star's voicemails while under pressure to produce a front-page story. Evans said he heard a message from a woman calling from a number he later verified to be Sienna's. She allegedly told Daniel, "Hi, it's me. Cannot speak. I'm at the Groucho [Club] with Jude. I love you." Sienna and Jude eventually split after it was discovered that he had an affair with his children's nanny.
Getting beat up by Kanye West is a lucrative business. TMZ says Yeezy has agreed to pay the young man he pummeled inside a Beverly Hills chiropractor's office earlier this month more than $250,000. Sources say the man -- who allegedly hurled racial epithets at Kim Kardashian -- "now feels satisfied enough that he won't go forward with a criminal prosecution." The D.A. had not charged Kanye with battery, and now there's little chance of that happening. So case closed.
1/28/14 Kimye's Wedding Plans
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
STEVEN TYLER apparently doesn't think JUSTIN BIEBER is doing anything wrong. Asked if he had any advice for Justin, Tyler noted that he's the biggest pop star in the world and was riding in an expensive car with a gorgeous woman. Therefore, Tyler's "advice" to Justin was, quote, "Nice going."
This might be hard to believe but, during a meeting of the National Automobile Dealers Association, HILLARY CLINTON admitted that the last time she actually drove a car herself was in 1996. That's 18 years ago.
RadarOnline claims KIM KARDASHIAN and KANYE WEST'S wedding is happening in France this June . . . and that it will be TELEVISED. Supposedly, it'll air as part of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians", so the E! network will be picking up "most" of the bill . . . not that Kim and Kanye would need any assistance in that regard. An "insider" says, quote, "Kim persuaded Kanye to let the cameras roll because . . . it's a lot easier for a network to deal with logistics of a foreign wedding than if it were just the two of them planning it."
Denise Richards has decided to move out of her home after her ex-husband Charlie Sheen threatened to evict her and their two daughters. Apparently, Charlie's porn star girlfriend wanted Sheen to evict her from the home because she is jealous. Sheen bought the $7 million dollar house for Richards and their daughters. He also lives in the same gated community. Sources say Richards is going to move out and is already looking at other homes to lease or buy.
1/27/14 Justin Bieber Intervention
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Monday, January 27, 2014
KRISTEN STEWART has an interesting item on her bucket list. She says, quote, "I'm definitely going to shave my head before I die. I will definitely tattoo my head while it's shaved before my hair grows back. I'm not sure which part, probably the bottom quadrant in the back. I don't know what the tattoo would be, yet. Still thinking."
Police were called to an Australian hotel Thursday night, after the smoke detector in one of the rooms went off. But it turned out that was SNOOP DOGG'S room . . . and he was just, you know, doing what Snoop do.
JUSTIN BIEBER flew to Panama over the weekend where, according to the Internet, his family and friends staged some sort of "intervention." Or something. Supposedly, Justin's dad flew there with him and the guest list also included: His mom . . . Justin's manager Scooter . . . USHER . . . the producer of his "Never Say Never" documentary . . . and Justin's so-called "best friend," Ryan Butler. While it's interesting that all these people gathered together with Justin . . . in Panama, no less . . . there's no evidence that an actual "intervention" took place. But it does seem like it was more than just a vacation. By the way, the girl who was with Justin when he was arrested, CHANTEL JEFFRIES, also made the trip to Panama.
They hung out together on the beach, but it's unclear whether or not they're dating.
JUSTIN BIEBER'S DUI arrest last week can't be swept under the rug . . . yet . . . but some of the details may not have been as bad as you may have heard. For starters, some "source" tells CNN that Justin blew .011% and .014% in two Breathalyzer tests at the police station. That's significantly below the general .08% legal limit. Since Justin is under 21 . . . that doesn't even really matter. But still, even Florida's "zero tolerance" law for underage drivers requires a reading of .02%. So .011% is a barely measurable amount. So maybe Justin wasn't legally drunk . . . but he did admit to also smoking pot and taking prescription meds . . . and he FAILED a field sobriety test. So he probably WAS driving under the influence, and he probably WAS too impaired to drive. Also, even though Justin was not charged with speeding, the arresting officer said that was his reason for stopping Justin and testing his sobriety. However, the head of the exotic car rental company that owns the yellow Lamborghini Justin was driving told CNN that the GPS tracking system in the car indicated that Justin didn't exceed 55 miles-per-hour in the 15 minutes before the stop. Justin was stopped in a 30 mile-per-zone . . . so even if he WAS speeding, the notion of it being a "drag race" is being called into question. In fact, the car's GPS said Justin was "steady" at between 27 and 34 miles-per-hour on that road.
1/24/14 Latest on Justin Bieber
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Friday, January 24, 2014
JUSTIN BIEBER was arrested after drag racing in Miami Beach early yesterday morning . . . and was charged with DUI, resisting arrest, and driving on an expired license. Here's the latest . . . After cooling his heels in jail for several hours, Justin made a brief appearance before a judge, who set a "standard" bail of $2,500. Obviously, he didn't have any problem coming up with that. He probably had that much ON him, in cash. In video from the bail hearing, Justin tried to look "tough," but didn't say anything to the judge. He left all the talking to his attorney, Roy Black. While leaving jail, Justin sat on top of a vehicle . . . and waved to his fans like a beauty queen or something. Clearly, this kid doesn't seem to regret the example he's setting for his fans, a lot of whom are his age and YOUNGER.
It sure sounds like JUSTIN BIEBER'S parents are enabling his behavior. Justin reportedly told the police that he didn't know what prescription medicine he'd taken . . . he just takes whatever his mom gives him. Meanwhile, his dad was supposedly at the club with him just before his arrest, and was in one of the SUVs that helped block traffic so he could drag race.
Also, RadarOnline is reporting that Justin went down to South Beach after getting bailed out of the clink . . . to get DRINKS with his "cool dad". Unbelievable.
Tori Spelling's husband Dean McDermott checked into rehab. Dean released a statement saying, "I am truly sorry for the mistakes I have made and for the pain I've caused my family. I take full responsibility for my actions and have voluntarily checked myself into a treatment center to address some health and personal issues." McDermott is accused of cheating on Spelling with a woman in Canada back in December.
1/23/14 Bruce Jenner Gets Surgery
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
In a new interview, SELENA GOMEZ seems to be talking about JUSTIN BIEBER when she says, quote, "I haven't found someone yet who could understand my lifestyle, support it, love me through it, and not be threatened by it. It's hard. I do think I might scare some guys, because I'm like, 'I want to change the world! I have dreams! What do you want to do?'"
The "New York Post" reports that New York has more than $12 BILLION in unclaimed money sitting around, and some of it belongs to celebrities like TINA FEY, DIDDY, ANGELINA JOLIE and MARIAH CAREY. These un-cashed checks are for a wide range of things, including: Security deposits, insurance policies, stocks and mutual funds. New York has been holding unclaimed checks for Tina Fey since 2005 . . . Diddy has funds dating back to at least 1991 . . . Mariah Carey has unclaimed money from 2002 . . . and Angelina Jolie has had checks sitting around since 2004. Others on the list include: Beyoncé, Steven Spielberg, Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Denis Leary, Woody Allen, Glenn Close, Yoko Ono, Hilary Clinton, disgraced politician Anthony Wiener and even freakin' Dina Lohan.
Kim Kardashian reportedly has a "booty tailor" on call at all times to help her wardrobe accomodate her famous bottom/backside. Kim and her fiance', Kanye West, spend about $5,000 a day to make sure that her favorite tailor can have any new clothes ready to wear within hours of buying them. Kim's small waist, big butt and short legs make it difficult to find pants that fit and she even has her own Kardashian Kollection clothes altered.
Looks like Bruce Jenner has gone through with that surgery on his Adam's Apple. The reality star was caught leaving The Beverly Hills Surgical Center on Sunday with a bandage over his throat. He allegedly had his Adam's Apple shaved -- which some believe is his first step toward getting a sex-change operation. Bruce says he just doesn't like the way his throat looks.


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Adam and I finally created and sent out the save the date video for our upcoming wedding… three and a half months out!!! Special thanks to our good friend T-Burton for bringing his cinematographer magic with his RED Epic!
(To get the "movie trailer experience," I highly recommend watching it full screen in HD)


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irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide - oral, Avalide (cont.)
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily with or without food. If this medication causes you to urinate more frequently, it is best to take it at least 4 hours before your bedtime to prevent having to get up to urinate.If you also take certain drugs to lower your cholesterol (bile acid-binding resins such as cholestyramine or colestipol), take irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide at least 4 hours before or at least 4 to 6 hours after these medications.The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens (for example, your blood pressure readings increase).
SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, lightheadedness, or upset stomach may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.This product may cause a loss of too much body water (dehydration) and salt/minerals. Tell your doctor right away if you have any symptoms of dehydration or mineral loss, including: extreme thirst, very dry mouth, muscle cramps/weakness, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, confusion, decreased urination.Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: fainting, decrease in vision, eye pain, symptoms of a high potassium blood level (such as muscle weakness, slow/irregular heartbeat), unusual change in the amount of urine (not including the normal increase in urine when you first start this drug).A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
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traveller zip-in sun cover
Zip-in uv sun mesh for your traveller v1 or v2 portacot or travel crib.
Not currently available in this region.
The traveller ™ portacot zip in sun cover is HOT because:
- replaces the top mesh that zips into the roof of your traveller v1 or v2
- top notch uv filtering of 81%
- protects your child from bugs & rays when snoozing outdoors
- compatible only with traveller™ v1 or v2 with zip-in top cover
If you have a current version traveller (traveller 3), you will need to order a toggle-on sun cover


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April 11, 2013
Butler Twp. - The Friends of Aullwood will host a ground breaking for the new Farm Discovery Center at Aullwood Audubon Farm, 9101 Frederick Pike on Friday, March 11 at 1 p.m.
The ground breaking will kick-off the second phase of Aullwood's $7 million campaign. Having raised more than $5 million towards the goal, the Friends of Aullwood Board unanimously approved constructing the Farm Discovery Center this spring.
"We believe it is important to support community businesses – LWC Incorporated and Brumbaugh Construction as well of numerous local contractors to stimulate the economic growth of our region," said Cindy Garner, board president. "We will dedicate the Farm Discovery Center in 2012 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Aullwood Farm - one of the first educational farms in the USA!"
"Phase I of this project began in 2004," said Charity Krueger, Aullwood's executive director. "Twelve buildings have been transformed. The environmentally friendly improvements include electrical upgrades, new standing seam metal roofs, cement siding, energy efficient windows, new septic systems and insulation. Many of the buildings and pathways are now ADA compliant and accessible to all visitors. New interior and exterior fencing has been installed and a compost facility constructed. Much needed farm equipment has been purchased and a new sugar house constructed. Our farm educational programs expanded, teaching thousands of youngsters on-site and off-site about where their food originates. Our 4-H club is filled to capacity each year. Aullwood's livestock has been upgraded, and now features Angus cattle, a new team of draft horses, mini horses, new donkeys and Suffolk and Dorset sheep."
The new building will be a place for hands-on learning as well as a gathering place for the community. The center will have a large entry and multi-purpose room, a roomy kitchen, two classrooms, offices and a maintenance shop. One classroom will contain a laboratory for students to study water, soil or plant science. A large greenhouse-growing window will enable students to nurture plants while studying plant communities at the farm - sugarbush, croplands, pastures or fencerows. This classroom will provide hands-on experiences in traditional farm activities as candle dipping, weaving and spinning to name a few. Children will gather crops from the organic garden as they study nutrition - creating a meal from fresh vegetables, eggs and meat in our new kitchen.
The second classroom will house a year-round Nature/Farm Play Preschool for economically disadvantaged youngsters as well as families who can provide tuition for their children to participate in these special experiences. The preschool will be operated by Head Start though the Miami Valley Childhood Development Center. This will be the first farm-based Head Start Preschool in the country and it will open in August, 2012. This program will address the problem of nature-deficit disorder – or the costs of alienation from nature including diminished use of senses, attention difficulties and higher rates of physical and emotional illness.
The Friends of Aullwood Board is proud to be fulfilling the vision of our founder, Marie S. Aull who said - "All of us are dreamers and I know that Aullwood will always teach children a love of nature and farming."
Architect of the new building is John Fabelo of LWC Incorporated. The firm was established in 1927 and is the oldest architectural and engineering firm in the Dayton area. The company is a certified Minority Business Enterprise and until last year was known as Lorenz Williams. John is a partner of the firm who serves as the firm's director of design. In addition to the Farm Discovery Center, he was the designer for the award-winning Marie Aull Education Center. Fabelo also designed the Girl Scouts Urban Camp, the first LEED certified public building in the region.
Brumbaugh Construction of Arcanum, Ohio submitted the winning bid for the project. Ralph Brumbaugh founded the company in 1962 on the cornerstones of creative minds, high standards, and strong work ethics plus a unique ability to identify and solve people's needs. These have helped the business develop into a people-focused company with a history of excellent working relationships with numerous owners, architects and engineers. The Brumbaugh tradition continues today as one of the leading contractors in our area with both the public and private sectors.
The community is encouraged to support this project with a donation to the Farm Initiative. For more information call Aullwood at 890-7360 extension 16 or visit the Aullwood Web site at http://aullwood.center.audubon.org


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Yes, the gas price is terrible here. Spikes of .20 to .30 in one day were common this week. I don't know how others are doing it, but I've curtailed my driving significantly until the price "normalizes", whatever that is.
Yes, we are the few voices of reason. Any negative news is always met with the same nonsense.. No new ideas are formed. Those lemmings could tell us "don't read, but I square it on the Mods this time for allowing this nonsense to get through their filters.
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LaGrange police arrested four people that were allegedly involved in a shoplifting scheme where nearly $700 worth of items were taken from the CVS on Hogansville Road, Walmart, Fred's and Dollar Tree Tuesday.
According to a police report,around 12:43 p.m., officers responded to CVS in the 1500 block of Hogansville Road in response to shoplifting.
The officers spoke with the store manager, who stated that around 12:15 p.m. he observed three black females, a small child and a black male dressed as a female enter the store. The manager stated that he observed on security cameras the subjects filling up the shopping cart with merchandise, which he estimated to be about $300 worth. The black male then distracted the store manager as the other shoplifters left the store with the merchandise.
The report said that the officers used the security camera tape to help identify the four shoplifters. The first female, later identified as Latoya Harden, 28, of LaGrange, was thin with light colored skin with a plaid top or jacket, jeans and brown boots and driving a blue Toyota Camry. The second female, later identified as Quanesha Bruce, 24, of LaGrange, was wearing a black T-shirt with bright lettering in front was riding with Harden in the Camry. She had a small child with her.
The third female, later identified as Crystal Crowley, 34, of LaGrange, was wearing a blue jacket and driving a white Mercedes Benz. The male was identified as Jewell Harrison, 38, of LaGrange, who had long red hair and a red jacket.
The report said that officers were able to locate the matching description of the Toyota Camry on Lukken Industrial Drive and Langley Place, where they conducted a traffic stop. The driver and passenger matched the description of Harden and Bruce, as well as some merchandise in the back seat that neither were able to produce a receipt for. Harden and Bruce were charged with shoplifting.
According to a different report, officers were able to make contact with the white Mercedes Benz that matched the identity of the one at the CVS. Officers proceeded to make a traffic stop on Lafayette Parkway near Union Street, where they arrested Crowley and Harrison and charged them with theft by receiving for allegedly shoplifting at Walmart, Dollar Tree and Fred's as well as shoplifting from CVS.
The report said that officers were able to locate several plastic bags of merchandise in the rear seat of the vehicle, as well as multiple clothing items located in the trunk that appeared to have been stolen from Walmart.
They were able to determine that over $500 of merchandise was stolen from Walmart, $38.90 worth of goods was stolen from Fred's, $13 was stolen from the Dollar Tree and $123.01 was stolen from CVS.
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Not really concerned about that. I trust my eyes. PER doesn't care that he's shown the skills to get to the basket, even though he's missed the layups. It just shows he's shooting a low percentage. Plus he shoots abysmally from the FT line.
Ok, so I have seen improvements from Rivers and I understand that he is young and was hopeful he will turn into a quality player for us down the road. I know the hornets247 podcast guys Ryan Schwan and especially Michael McNamara have seen encouraging signs from him.
But I looked at a thread on realgm mentioning his low PER and of course everyone agreed that he is a bust and it was a mistake. But this got me to thinking has anyone with this low of a PER playing at least a good amount of minutes his rookie season ever turn into a quality player?? This has me concerned, because I didn't realize he was statistically THIS bad. I looked up Bledsoe because I remember he had a poor rookie season, yet his PER was a little above 10. It is hard to be optimistic unless I come up with similar success stories. Please share any that you know of and feel free to discuss.
Terrance Ross has a PER of 10.36 and Beal has a PER of 11.72. Not great but respectable for rookies in my opinion. Below 7 is ridiculous in my opinion.
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Not really concerned about that. I trust my eyes. PER doesn't care that he's shown the skills to get to the basket, even though he's missed the layups. It just shows he's shooting a low percentage. Plus he shoots abysmally from the FT line.
It doesnt seem to be very common at all
Some guys with PER's below 7 in their rookie year include:
Dell Demps, Devin Brown, Xavier Henry, and Bryce Drew!
In all seriousness, though-
First of all, the season is not over yet, and Rivers PER has practically doubled over the past three weeks, so it is possible that it continues to rise and finishes in double digits
Secondly, several great players have finished their rookie years with PER's under 11, like Steve Nash. Parker finished at 11.7, Baron Davis, Deron Williams, Mike Conley in the 12's.
It won't take much to get him into that range. The big problem with him right now with regard to his PER being so low is that it is heavily weighted on usage rate. Rivers is getting a ton of minutes, but Vasquez controls the ball and Ryno is the 2nd option, Davis and Lopez three and four, etc. His usage rate should skyrocket if he comes off the bench and runs the show on that unit. Once his usage rategoes up, the PER goes way up.
But use the eye test above all. Does he have skills that translate? Is he ahead of most guys 18 months removed from high school? Does he have killer work ethic.
The PER will go up, don't worry about that. If it is still hovering at 10-12 this time next year, then we have something to worry about
I'm with Eman, in instances like this you've got to trust your eyes and instincts over the stats. He is young but very well composed and has a mindset to continually better himself. Now if this was his 2nd maybe even third season and he is still ineffective, then we have a problem.
I've noticed that ths board picks and chooses when to use the eye test vs. stats. When is It I ok to use the eye test and when is it ok to use stats? I'm being serious when I ask this. When we compare Rivers to other rookies, I see people pulling stats out of the wazoo to prove that Rivers isn't as bad as he looks. But in this thread, it's don't worry about his stats just use the eye test. I don't get it. My take is that Rivers fails both in my opinion.
It's pretty much two sides of the same coin really. I'd be like looking at the one game he had vs Minnesota. He balled like crazy in that game. You can get the wrong idea if you just look at it from one perspective only.
Hopefully he will start shooting a midranger j instead of trying to shoot floaters that go in about 3% of the time. He gets good looks, but then puts up an ugly floater. Why doesn't he just stop and pop if he isn't trying to get to the basket. Much higher percentage shot IMO.
The kid has alot of development to get thru. He used the skills he has to dominate in high school, and play well in college... but his game isn't full as of yet. There are TONS of players that I can name that didn't have a full "game" when they entered the NBA... LBJ is one that pops in my head... the guy didn't have a mid-range game to speak of, and his 3pt shooting was probably worse that Austin's. LBJ was a better finisher because he was bigger and was able to absorb the contact whereas Austin gets put on the floor.
This is a mulligan year for him... Monty is allowing him to feel his way into the league. We can actually say this about everyone on the roster, because no one is expecting them to go out and dominate. There are some young guys playing for a spot though (X, Aminu), but Austin has a MUCH higher ceiling than those guys. let him learn, and in year #3 he'll be something special. He's still not playing the position that Monty says he'll play. I think he could be better that Westbrook.
"I don't know if people know I dislocated my pinkie finger. And [Tyreke] told me, 'You wanna go home or you wanna be here?' I want to be here. And he said, 'All right, then go tape it up and let's play. Let's go. We not stoppin' at no stores. Straight gas. That's what we do, just keep going.'"
He will be good, if not just good but really good, just have patience with him. His stats would be better if he wasn't such a bad free throw shooter, I mean wow Austin lol. His stats don't tell the truth at all.
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I would love to be proven wrong about Austin Rivers but I dont think I will... if his name wasnt Austin Rivers theres no way he'd be here or taken in the lottery.
Yea from what I've seen, I can disregard PER in this situation
I think he's too smart to not be good. It may take him all of this year and next year to get it, but he will. He is determined and learns from his mistakes. He just hasn't figured out everything that works yet, and he'll continue to improve his skills and get stronger.
There's no reason to be behind the bush about it. Rivers is just bad right now. You all can have your reasons on why he'll improve and what not. But I have no problem acknowledging that he's just bad right now. But that doesn't mean he'll be bad forever.
Hate to be a party pooper but here's the list of players that had a PER of 7 or below in their rookie seasons: http://bit.ly/Zz8uAH
Not inspiring at all, however, that is to be expected -- a PER of 7 for an entire season is bad - like historically bad (especially at the amount of minutes that Rivers is playing). http://bit.ly/U8DSOM
But, that's a very exclusive list. If we extend the number PER to those less than 10 then it becomes less depressing. There are players who've had bad rookie seasons that eventually carved out a niche for themselves: Sefolosha (8.5) became a 3&D, Diaw (8.5) became a pass first, pass second big man (LOL but you get the point) that flourished in PHX, Brandon Rush (9) also became a 3&D, Vasquez looks to be a good backup PG.
Especially Rush -- who was one of the worst players in the league for a couple of seasons before GSW was able to find a good role for him (and before tearing his ACL).
So it's not hopeless. Also, his numbers are trending up
Defensively, he's inconsistent -- but so is the rest of the team.
He still has a long ways to go to fulfill his projections as a "star" but it's still not known at this point whether he's a bust. Too early to tell. Wait till the latter half of his 2nd year OR early 3rd year to REALLY judge whether he's a bust.
and btw, for the ppl that had high hopes for darius miller...his PER is also below 7 and he stayed all 4 yrs in college
There's no denying that Rivers has been bad -- he HAS been, at a historic pace I might add. What we're basically doing is finding the good in the bad - like finding a needle in a haystack. But we're only 27 games in. I'd be more concerned if he keeps this pace up for the entire year. Which I pray will not happen.
But what choice do we have? We picked him. And drafting is as much as the pick as it is the time invested in them. The only real advantage you have is that you get to pick first -- which in theory means that you SHOULD get the better player. But rarely (if ever) do we see reality follow theory. Hence, the need to invest the time and resources into this pick - regardless if they are historically this bad.
You're painting a picture that says - 27 games into his career, Rivers is NOT going to amount into anything. Which is very foolish only because he's yet to even play all teams in the league (he's only played 19 out of a possible 29 teams). Let's wait for the season to end before throwing out such conclusive remarks, shall we??
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You know what Carl Gibbs, Jr. really liked about his granddad David Gibbs? Getting to do all those great adventurous outdoor things together that guys, especially guys in the South, love to do. Things like riding out to the cattle farm on 4-wheelers, shooting at squirrels scampering about in the forest and just hanging out, spending quality time together ŌĆō just as family should.
And do you know what Carl Gibbs, Sr. values most about his father? Those must-know life lessons his dad taught him that never fails to guide Carl Gibbs, Sr. as he faces bumps and bruises along the road of life. Those lessons, Carl Gibbs, Sr. said, are always depended upon when it comes time to make a decision.
ŌĆ£I remember one time when we were hunting,ŌĆØ Carl Gibbs, Jr. said Wednesday, ŌĆ£we were going through a lot of sticker vines, and he said, ŌĆśItŌĆÖs just like life ŌĆō you have to pick your way through. If you make the wrong decision youŌĆÖll get hurt.ŌĆÖŌĆØ
The memories the Gibbs family has of their late loved one, who passed away Sunday, puts a smile on their faces as they try to get through their loss by standing together and clinging to each other on the eve of visitation for the late District 36 democratic representative.
Wednesday as Rep. GibbsŌĆÖ wife Annie sat in her home surrounded by her son, Carl, and her daughter-in-law, Sonya, she remembered how Rep. Gibbs always made sure his family had everything they needed while he was away in Jackson serving in the state legislature. From time to time, Rep. Gibbs would pick up the phone and call home to make sure everyone was alright and always asked about his beloved son, whom Rep. Gibbs cared deeply for along with his wife and family.
ŌĆ£Carl was the main conversation piece,ŌĆØ Annie Gibbs said, smiling as she reflected upon the fond times she and her husband shared together. ŌĆ£He wanted to make sure Carl was getting his studies in, going to Sunday school and things like that. Then he had a rule that he tried to live by and that was to ŌĆśDo unto others as you would have them do unto you.ŌĆÖ He tried to live by that even though sometimes, being in public office, he would run into many difficulties, but regardless, he would always try to do unto them as he would want them to do unto him.ŌĆØ
It was Rep. GibbsŌĆÖ genuine concern about the betterment of people in his community that led him to public office where he served five years as District 1 Supervisor in Clay County, later being elected to the House of Representatives where he served over 20 years. A pillar of the Clay County community, Rep. Gibbs played a huge role in establishing the pre-school program Head Start in Clay County while working at Bryan Foods. He later became director of Head Start and went on serving in other ways, such as helping to get the American Legion Post off the ground and organizing the White Station Water Association years ago when residents of the White Station community had no running water. He served for several years as a firefighter until he was elected to the House and helped to organize the Unit 100 Volunteer Fire Station in White Station.
Annie Gibbs said her husband was truly a selfless individual, who thought about the needs of others and worked to see how he could help improve peopleŌĆÖs lives. During his time as county supervisor, she said Rep. Gibbs would always go out early in the morning when storms threatened the county and checked roads in his district to ensure that they were free from debris and safe for motorists to pass over. It was little things like that, she said, that made him an outstanding member of the community and a father figure in the eyes of many of Clay CountyŌĆÖs sons and daughters.
To Sonya Gibbs, the man who helped represent Clay County on the state level was more than just a father-in-law.
ŌĆ£It wasnŌĆÖt that I was his daughter-in-law; he treated me like a daughter,ŌĆØ she said. ŌĆ£At different events he would always say, ŌĆśHer parents birthed her, but sheŌĆÖs my daughter.ŌĆÖ I had the same relationship with him. I could call on him just as quickly as I could call my own father.ŌĆØ
Rep. Gibbs passed away at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo and the medical condition he suffered with before his passing remains undisclosed.
Annie Gibbs said when her husband, who rarely became ill, passed away she was at a lost, but the family is staying strong, leaning on God and trusting Him to get them through this difficult time.
ŌĆ£Even to think about it, it just broke our hearts,ŌĆØ she said. ŌĆ£Right now weŌĆÖre living with it as best we can, but we all have a strong belief in God. He always taught us that we needed to be strong. When he was ill he said, ŌĆśI may not be able to stay with you all, but I love my family and just keep your faith in God. HeŌĆÖll make a way for you.ŌĆÖ I hold on to the verse that says, ŌĆśI will never leave you or forsake youŌĆÖ so thatŌĆÖs what weŌĆÖre holding on to. He didnŌĆÖt bring us this far to leave us.ŌĆØ
Visitation for Rep. David Gibbs will be this Friday from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Third Mt. Olive M.B. Church in West Point, and the funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Third Mt. Olive.


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MEBANE — Jimmy Jobe said when he was growing up in Mebane, the town measured one square mile. Fewer than 2,000 people lived there.
When Jobe retires at the end of the year as Mebane's director of public works, he'll have witnessed a lot of changes. The city now covers 20 square miles and has a population of about 12,000. Mebane has grown — and continues to grow — at a pace few can believe, with new subdivisions and businesses sprouting up despite a national economy that's anything but rosy.
Jobe, 70, said he has mixed feelings about retirement.
"I've been just about my whole life a public servant for the city," he said. "I'm happy and I'm sad. I'm sad about leaving the people I've worked with all these years."
When Jobe was hired by Mebane in 1972, he worked in the water department, reading meters his first day on the job. Jobe rose quickly and was public works director by 1979, when he left to spend seven years working in maintenance for A.O. Smith Electric Co.
Jobe returned to work for Mebane in 1986 — reassuming the role of public works director.
"I left as public works director and I came back as public works director," he said.
Jobe said there are lots of things he's proud of concerning his more than 30 years with the city. He played an instrumental role in the creation of the Graham-Mebane water plant and
The city, Jobe said he feels, is in good shape for continued growth.
"We've got good people here," he said.
Jobe and City Manager Robert Wilson — who is also retiring at the end of the year — were grand marshals for Mebane's Christmas Parade, held this past Friday. They waved and smiled at the crowds lining the parade route and generally had a good time.
It wasn't just through his service at city hall that Jobe knew people. He was a member of the city's fire department from 1963 to 2000 — serving the last 10 years as chief.
Dean Ray, director of Mebane's Recreation & Parks Department, said he doesn't know many people around town who have anything bad to say about Jobe.
"Jimmy is a doer," Ray said. "He makes things happen."
He said Jobe earned a reputation for helping all of Mebane's department heads — from the recreation department and water and sewer departments to the police and fire departments. Ray remembered a time years ago when the city was building baseball fields.
The job fell to Ray. He said Jobe volunteered to help – the two of them spending the entire night on the field rotating the spray of the sprinklers.
"Jimmy and I still laugh about the night we spent in the middle of the mud," Ray said.
It wasn't anything Jobe had to do, he said.
"Jimmy could have walked off," Ray said. "He could have looked around to see if he could find someone else to do it. But he knew we needed help and he fell in and did it. That's why I call him a doer. He's a special guy."
Jobe and his wife, Cathie, have five children — Chris, Jeff,
Jobe and his wife live on a 36-acre farm off
"A little bit of everything," is how Jobe described it. "Just a nice, quiet place."
Jobe said he'll be spending more time on the farm in retirement, though he hasn't ruled out the possibility of a part-time job with the city if he's called upon.
"I'm looking forward to enjoying my retirement," he said. "I've been blessed with good health. I hope I've got a few more years in me."
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At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To diagnose a urinary tract infection (UTI)
When to Get Tested?
When you experience symptoms of a UTI, such as frequent and painful urination
Sample Required?
A mid-stream clean catch urine sample; sometimes a urine sample obtained via catheter
Test Preparation Needed?
Generally none, but you may be instructed not to urinate for at least one hour before the test and/or to drink a glass of water 15-20 minutes before sample collection.
The Test Sample
What is being tested?
The urine culture test detects and identifies bacteria and yeast in the urine. Urine is produced by the kidneys, two fist-sized organs located on either side of the spine at the base of the ribcage. The kidneys filter waste out of the blood and produce urine, a yellow fluid, to carry wastes out of the body. Urine travels through tubes called ureters from the kidneys to the bladder, where it is stored temporarily, and then through the urethra as it is voided. Urine is generally sterile, but sometimes bacteria or, more rarely, yeast can move from the skin outside the urethra and migrate back up the urinary tract to cause a urinary tract infection (UTI).
With a urine culture, a small sample of urine is placed on one or more agar plates (a thin layer of a nutrient media) and incubated at body temperature. Any microorganisms that are present in the urine sample grow over the next 24 to 48 hours as small circular colonies. The size, shape, and color of these colonies help to identify which bacteria are present, and the number of colonies indicates the quantity of bacteria originally present in the urine sample. A laboratorian observes the colonies on the agar plate, counting the total number and determining how many types have grown. Ideally, if a good clean sample was collected for the test (see below), then the only bacteria present should be due to an infection. Typically, this will be a single type of bacteria that will be present in relatively large numbers. Sometimes, more than one type of bacteria will be present. This may be due to an infection that involves more than one pathogen; however, it is more likely to be due to contamination from the skin picked up during the urine collection.
The laboratorian will take a colony from each type of bacteria present that appears to be significant in number or type, smear it on a slide, dry it, and stain it with dyes. This test is called a gram stain. The laboratorian examines the microorganisms under the microscope. Different types of bacteria will exhibit characteristic colors and shapes. For instance, the bacterium Escherichia coli, which causes the majority of urinary tract infections, will appear as pink (gram-negative) rods under the microscope. Lactobacillus, which is a common vaginal contaminant in women's urine samples, will appear as thin purple (gram-positive) rods. Some of the bacteria, such as Lactobacillus, are easy for an experienced laboratorian to identify, are nonpathogenic, and do not require any further investigation. Others, such as gram-negative rods, represent groups of similar bacteria and will require additional testing to determine exactly which type of bacteria is present.
If there is no or little growth on the agar after 24 to 48 hours of incubation, the urine culture is considered negative for pathogens and the culture is complete. If there are one or more pathogens present, further testing is performed. Biochemical tests are used to identify which bacteria are present and susceptibility testing is done to identify antimicrobial agents that are likely to inhibit the growth of the bacteria. The results of these laboratory tests allow the physician to select the best antibiotic treatment to resolve the infection.
How is the sample collected for testing?
Urine for a culture can be collected at any time. Because of the potential to contaminate urine with bacteria and cells from the surrounding skin during collection (particularly in women), it is important to first clean the genitalia. Women should spread the labia of the vagina and clean from front to back; men should wipe the tip of the penis. Start to urinate, let some urine fall into the toilet, then collect one to two ounces of urine in the sterile container provided, then void the rest into the toilet. This type of collection is called a mid-stream clean catch urine.
For catheterized specimens, a urine sample is taken by inserting a thin flexible tube or catheter through the urethra into the bladder. This is performed by a trained health care provider. The urine is collected in a sterile container at the other end of the tube.
NOTE: If undergoing medical tests makes you or someone you care for anxious, embarrassed, or even difficult to manage, you might consider reading one or more of the following articles: Coping with Test Pain, Discomfort, and Anxiety, Tips on Blood Testing, Tips to Help Children through Their Medical Tests, and Tips to Help the Elderly through Their Medical Tests.
Another article, Follow That Sample, provides a glimpse at the collection and processing of a blood sample and throat culture.
Is any test preparation needed to ensure the quality of the sample?
Generally none; however, you may be instructed not to urinate for at least an hour before the test and/or to drink a glass of water 15-20 minutes before sample collection. This will help to ensure that you can produce enough urine for the sample. Follow the instructions provided for collecting a clean catch urine sample.
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