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QUESTION-how long does it take for a hematoma to go away
Description-a hematoma is a collection of blood outside the blood vessels that is localized and is usually clotted.
ANSWERS-a hematoma can happen in an organ or the tissue of the body. There are many different types of hematomas which can be serious or non-serious. It is a result of left arm numbness internal bleeding and can be the result of an accident, fall, or some similar causes that cause internal bleeding.
Types of hematomas
・ Subdermal-under the skin
・ Various head and brain hematomas-these can be between the brain and the skull and inside the skull. Each one of these has a particular name according to where the hematoma is located.
・ Perichondral-in the ear
・ Perianal-in the anus
・ Subungual-under the nail
Hematomas can look like bruises or skin discoloration such as bluish or black. The area can be painful and tender and maybe even a little swollen. Sometimes there can even be a hard mass under your skin. If the hematoma is due to a head injury there may not be any symptoms for a few days. If it is a severe hematoma you can see symptoms like drowsiness, headaches, vomiting, unequal pupil sizes, dizziness and more a few days after the injury.
How a hematoma is treated depend on the size, location, and type. Minor ones can heal on their own within a few days but if it is really large it may take a month or longer. It can help if you apply an icepack to the area that is affected several times each day. If it happens in your leg, use an ice pack and restrict the amount of movement of your leg. You can also use an elastic bandage. If you have a large expanding hematoma you may have to have surgery to drain out the blood that has accumulated. If it occurs inside the brain it needs to be treated promptly.
How long does a hematoma take to go away depend on the size and location of the hematoma. It can take anywhere from days to months. The way to find out this information is to talk to your physician.
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England, 7 June AD 1720
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Interest-bearing Exchequer Bills were introduced in England in 1696 as a form of public borrowing: they were issued in return for money lent to the government. From the early eighteenth century the bills were accepted in payment of taxes, and could be redeemed at the Bank of England. Many carry several endorsements on the back, showing that they circulated among the public.
The example shown here was part of an issue to lend money to the infamous South Sea Company. Formed in 1711, the Company made fictitious claims to have a monopoly of trade with Spanish America. The unfounded promise of future wealth led to feverish speculation. Thousands of investors ploughed their fortunes into the Company, leading to a huge rise in the price of the Company's stock. However, the market collapsed and the bubble burst in September 1720, just a few months after this bill was issued.
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In 2013, the Big East changed it's name to the American Athletic Conference. This conference has gone through some big changes in recent years as Pittsburgh, Syracuse and Louisville have all bolted for the ACC. They also lost Rutgers to the Big Ten this year. Former Conference USA teams in Houston, Memphis, SMU and UCF all joined the AAC in 2013. This year, they add in three more Conference USA members in Tulsa, Tulane and East Carolina, and in 2015 Navy will be joining this AAC to get to a full 12 teams. Connecticut is the only team that has been a member of the conference since 2004.
The American Athletic went 20-20 in non-conference games last year during the regular season, but just 4-11 against BCS teams. They went 2-3 in the bowls, but they appeared really strong when UCF won the conference and went on to beat Baylor in the Fiesta Bowl. The Knights finished in the Top 10, which was the first time that has happened in this conference since 2009. Many have questioned whether the AAC should keep its Automatic Qualifier status, but going 6-3 in BCS bowls the last nine years has quited the critics a bit. Here is how I have the conference playing out in 2014.
American Athletic Predictions
1. Cincinnati (9-3, 7-1 AAC) – The Bearcats outgained opponents by +143.1 yards per game in AAC play last year, which was the second-best mark behind departed Louisville. They capitalized on a very soft schedule last year, and they will have the opportunity to do so again in 2014 as they avoid both UCF and Tulsa. They have 13 returning starters this year and add in Notre Dame transfer Gunner Kiel, who was the top QB recruit in the country when he came out of high school. They will be favored in all eight of their AAC games this year due to an easy road schedule with games at SMU, Tulane, UConn and Temple. As a result, I have them taking down the conference title in 2014.
2. Houston (9-3, 6-2 AAC) – The Cougars came oh so close to winning the AAC last year as they came up just short in back-to-back losses to both UCF and Louisville. They didn't have much energy left after those deflating losses, and then fell to Cincinnati at home. This team should be even stronger in 2014 with 17 returning starters and the top offense in the AAC. They held the top five offenses in the AAC last year to 17 points per game below their season average. However, the Cougars did lead the nation in turnover differential (+25), and they aren't likely to be anywhere near that fortunate again. They were actually outgained by 7.0 yards per game in conference play. I look for Houston to be right in the thick of the title race again, but to come up just short with a 6-2 mark within the conference.
2. Central Florida (7-5, 6-2 AAC) – There's no question the Knights were extremely fortunate en route to winning the AAC last year. They had six net close wins, going a ridiculous 7-1 in games decided by a touchdown or less. Blake Bortles was a big reason for that as he was extremely clutch, but he has moved on after being selected with the No. 3 overall pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL Draft. Even without Bortles, this team has plenty of talent to compete for a title again. The Knights return 15 starters and lose just 11 lettermen. The defense will be the best in the conference, but the offense figures to take a step back. They do avoid Cincinnati, but they have to play both East Carolina and Houston on the road. A 6-2 mark in the AAC won't be good enough to win the conference in 2014.
4. Memphis (7-5, 5-3 AAC) – I look for the Tigers to be one of the most improved teams in the country in 2014. They went just 3-9 last year, but were 0-4 in games decided by a touchdown or less. That includes losses to UCF (17-24) and Louisville (17-24) to prove that they could play with the conference's elite. Now, they return 17 starters and have one of the best defenses in the AAC. The schedule is also pretty easy as they avoid UCF and East Carolina. Despite not finishing with a winning record in conference play since 2007, I'll call for the Tigers to go 5-3 in the AAC and to be the surprise team.
5. South Florida (6-6, 4-4 AAC) – It was a tough season for Willie Taggart in his first year on the job at USF in 2013. The Bulls went just 2-10 after going 3-9 in 2012. What is amazing about that is that this team is loaded with athletes and has simply underachieved. I look for Taggart to get much better production in his second year here in 2014. That's because he welcomes back 15 returning starters and plenty of talent. Mike White gained some valuable experience as a freshman QB, and he should be much better as a sophomore. The defense only gave up 351 yards per game last year and should be solid again, while the offense will be vastly improved with 10 returning starters. They host UCF, Houston and East Carolina and will need to pull off an upset or two there to become bowl eligible because most of their winnable games are on the road.
5. East Carolina (5-7, 4-4 AAC) – The Pirates are coming off their first double-digit win season since 1991. They outgained opponents by 137.9 yards per game in Conference USA play last year, which was the best mark in the league. They now take a step up in competition to the AAC and will suffer a bit as a result. That's especially the case considering they lose an AAC-most 27 lettermen while returning the fewest starters (9) in the league. The defense will need to be rebuilt as eight of the top 12 tacklers depart. The good news is that QB Shane Carden returns to save the day. He completed 70.5 percent of his passes for 4,139 yards and 33 touchdowns against 10 interceptions, while also rushing for 10 scores last year. He has each of his top two receivers back as well. Carden will make the Pirates respectable, but they'll fall just short of bowl eligibility thanks to a brutal non-conference slate that features South Carolina, Virginia Tech and UNC.
7. Tulsa (4-8, 3-5 AAC) – It was only two years ago that Tulsa beat UCF twice en route to winning the Conference USA Title with an 11-3 record. They stumbled to a 3-9 finish last year thanks to a ton of inexperience and injuries with just nine returning starters. They should be an improved team in 2014 with 15 starters back, but they enter a tougher league and have to prepare for six new opponents. They did finish -10 in turnover differential last year and should improve in that department. The defense has 10 starters back and will be much better. I am concerned about the five returning starters on offense and the losses of the top two playmakers in Trey Watts and Ja'Terian Douglas. The Golden Hurricane will also be breaking in a new starting quarterback. I have them pegged for a 3-5 mark in AAC action in 2014.
7. SMU (3-9, 3-5 AAC) – June Jones has only had four losing seasons as a head coach, which is impressive when you consider that dates back to 1999 and he has only been at Hawaii and SMU, which are two tough programs to win at. The last three times he has had a losing record, his teams have come back the next year to make a bowl game. I believe that streak comes to an end this year as SMU simply does not have the talent to get back to bowl eligibility. It has just 12 returning starters and ranks #127 in experience level of all the FBS team. Including non-conference games against Baylor, North Texas, Texas A&M & TCU, the Mustangs easily face the AAC's toughest schedule this year. They have to play the top three teams in the AAC in Cincinnati, Houston and UCF while unfortunately avoiding both Temple and Tulane. The chips are simply stacked against the Mustangs this year.
9. Tulane (3-9, 2-6 AAC) – I was pretty big on Tulane last year as I called for it to get to a bowl game, and it delivered with a 7-6 record and its first trip to a bowl in 11 years. The Green Wave even lost four games by a combined 12 points. However, they were actually outgained by 40 yards per game last year and benefited from being +11 in turnover differential. They do return 13 starters this year, but take a step up in competition to the AAC. They have to play three BCS teams in Georgia Tech, Duke and Rutgers in non-conference play, which will make it extremely difficult for them to get back to a bowl game. The Green Wave will not catch as many breaks as they did a year ago with the turnovers, and they will finish in a tie for last place in the AAC as a result.
9. Temple (3-9, 2-6 AAC) – The Owls have been going in the wrong direction the last three years, which culminated in a 2-10 campaign in 2013. However, this team wasn't nearly as bad as their record would indicate as they lost four straight games when either tied or leading going into the fourth quarter, which included a last-second 36-39 loss to conference champ UCF. This was a completely different team once freshman PJ Walker took over at quarterback. He completed 60.8 percent of his passes for 2,084 yards with 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions, while also rushing for 332 yards and three scores. Walker is among 13 returning starters, though the Owls do only have seven seniors on the roster. He gives them a chance to surprise, but the fact of the matter is that the Owls will be an underdog in six or seven of their AAC games, so I'll call for a 2-6 campaign within the conference in 2014.
9. UConn (3-9, 2-6 AAC) – You have to give the Huskies a lot of credit for the way they hung in there amidst the firing of their head coach last year. After an 0-9 start, they ended up winning each of their final three games, including a 45-10 triumph over Memphis in the finale to finish 3-5 within the conference. They were No. 6 in the league at -46.1 yards per game in AAC play. They now have a new head coach in Bob Diaco and some momentum heading into 2014. He inherits 13 returning starters and enough talent to be competitive. We'll find out a lot about this team in the early going with tough non-conference homes games against BYU and Boise State. Unfortunately, the Huskies host both UCF and Cincinnati, which means that most of their winnable games are on the road this year. I have them pegged for a 2-6 mark in AAC play.
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I have often been asked what effect sea level rise will have on Seattle. I have described the 1′ rise that the models predict in a decade or two (goodbye Duwamish) and the 12′ rise if just half of the Greenland galciers melt (lots more – but we'd survive, lots of other places wouldn't). Now […] [Read More]
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I see that a former colleague at SeattlePI.com (now, LA Times), Horsey, is quite convinced of Global Warming and some of its implications. In particular, he quoted the new United Nations report that says sea levels could rise by more than 3 feet by the end of the 21st century and that there is a […] [Read More]


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Pregnant In Heels Season 2 Begins!
So Pregnant in Heels Season 2 has kicked off with some controversial topics. From home birth to placenta eating, elimination communication and pregnancy Kama Sutra, I certainly have everything covered in this season it's crazy town!
I am also pregnant during this season (though I had our baby girl Vivienne Madison Pope on Sunday May 13) and while I may not request placenta smoothies, I have to admit I had the same anxiety as the rest of my clients. We all want to be the best parents we can be and sometimes this anxiety makes us do or request crazy things.
The important thing for me is to guide my clients towards the goal of being prepared for their new wee one and for me to remember that this is all normal and the crazy requests are all based in wanting to be better parents. This season it has been a challenge for me to keep priorities straight and laugh along the way at the crazy whims, while keeping them focused and on track.
I'd love to know your thoughts about some of the hot button topics coming up on this season so for this blog I have done a quick summary of the topics from episode 1 and my thoughts on them and then I'd love to hear your thoughts. If you passionately agree or disagree with me, I want to know. You can reply here or on Facebook or
Twitter as I will be live tweeting each episode with the tag #PregInHeels.
- HOME BIRTH – It is my belief that with a healthy pregnancy a woman should have the right to choose the type of birth she wants. She must embrace however, that things do not always go according to plan and so in the United States having access to medical intervention and care is a very fortunate bonus. Which makes me wonder, with the options of birthing centers and hospitals, why choose a home birth knowing the risks involved? I know this is an exceedingly heated topic and I agree that in some countries home birth is almost certainly a better option but in America it always comes down for me to one thing; if something goes wrong wouldn't you rather be around medical professionals that can help save your baby?
- PLACENTA EATING – There are many interesting theories and traditions that have surrounded placentas over different cultures. The current trend in the United States is based on the theory that eating your own placenta may ward off postpartum depression and if saved until that time in your life may help ease one through menopause. I think these arguments are fascinating but the lack of scientific research to support it makes it hard for me to jump on the placenta eating band wagon. I do however, think we should push for more research to be done on the gazillions of placentas discarded in the US each day and get to the bottom of this once and for all!
- ELMINATION COMMUNICATION (EC) – Attachment parenting truly taken to the extreme. EC requires that we are with our children at all times to be able to read subtle signals that they need to use the bathroom from birth (that's right, years before potty training is normally recommended). This is necessary in some cultures where diapers are unavailable and unaffordable and life is mainly lived outside and the babies are strapped to their mothers. Barring out of financial necessity, with the many environmentally friendly options today I really can't understand why anyone in the US would think the better option would be for your baby to go diaperless and the parent obsessively figure out when they need to eliminate. Can you imagine hovering over your baby while he/she sleeps and then having to wake to hold them over a toilet?!
- PREGNANCY KAMA SUTRA – I know, not necessarily a topic for most of the pregnant ladies I meet. But it is possible to have an extremely heightened sex drive when you are pregnant. It is also quite possible for the reverse to happen. What I find interesting about this topic is more about intimacy in general and the importance it plays in a relationship. And how hard it can be to maintain intimacy while pregnant and after the baby is born. For many couples if they lose intimacy their relationship can start to unfold but it is also unreasonable to think it won't change. (Especially when you are a gazillion weeks pregnant, on bed rest etc…). I'm fascinated by how men and women keep the communication going with their partners so it doesn't become an issue. How do you keep that spark alive, do tell?
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Conversation: Matthew Hayden, Test cricketer and man of faith - When Im in trouble, I ask: What would Christ do?
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Religion has always been a tremendous reference point with me, says Australian Test opener Matthew Hayden.
When Im in trouble its always something to think about. I ask myself what would Christ be doing in this situation?
The champion batsman prioritises his Catholic faith as much as he does his cricket.
Catholicism has been part of his life since birth.
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Students are encouraged to pursue enriching, broadening projects that have the promise of being life-changing. To enrich the independent study experience, the student is required to have a faculty mentor for his or her project. Copies of research reports and papers developed under the auspices of the Chauvenet Award shall upon request be forwarded to the Trustee for the Chauvenet Funds. All publications resulting from the Chauvenet Award Program shall acknowledge the sponsorship of the Chauvenet Funds.
A committee of Latin American and Latino Studies faculty will review applications and select the scholarship recipient. The project will be selected based on the following criteria: feasibility of the project, contribution of the project to the overall education and enrichment of the student, commitment of the student and faculty advisor to the project, and the student's demonstrated ability to initiate and sustain creative activities and research. Applicants must meet the standards established by Wake Forest to be considered a full time student, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, have completed at least four semesters at Wake Forest, prepare a budget to justify the amount of money requested from the Fund, and provide evidence of language proficiency. Students must also be in good standing with the University. The final report must be completed after the completion of the project.
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Memphis Tigers guard Joe Jackson leads USA national team to victory
The USA Under-19 National Team needed every bit of Joe Jackson's team-high 19 points to edge Serbia, 80-78, this morning in the preliminaries of the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship in Liepaja, Latvia.
Jackson was 6-of-12 from the field and 7-of-7 from the free-throw line for the U.S., which improved to 2-0 in preliminary play after Serbia's Aleksander Cvetkovic missed a 3-pointer in the closing seconds.
Jackson was on the bench in foul trouble in the third quarter as Serbia outscored the U.S., 22-19, in the period. The University of Memphis rising sophomore guard played 24 minutes, adding three rebounds and two assists.
Florida forward Patric Young had 13 points for Team USA. Michigan guard Tim Hardaway Jr. and North Texas forward Tony Mitchell each added 11 points.
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Sheldon Adelson pledges $13 million to change more young Jewish lives
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Now, fast forward to 2012, and some more good news is on the way for the popular identity-building program as it readies to celebrate its 13th birthday, and, of course, its bar – or bat – mitzvah.
American billionaire Sheldon Adelson and his wife Miriam announced on July 17th that they have pledged another $13 million to Birthright.
The couple's gift to the organization, which brings young Jewish adults on free trips to Israel, came in addition to the 20 million dollars they already gave it earlier this year.
"We are so grateful to the Adelsons for all they have done for us," said Gidi Mark, CEO of Taglit-Birthright Israel. "This new gift brings their total giving to over $140 million and moves us significantly toward our target of 42,000 participants this year. This will enable us to take full advantage of the generous matching grant provided by the Government of Israel."
The new gift is to help reduce the waiting lists of Birthright participants.
"When we discovered that 5,000 more young adults could still attend a trip this year if the funding was available, we felt compelled to act," said Sheldon Adelson "With over 20,000 young adults on the waiting list, we feel that reducing that list must be a top priority of the Jewish community."


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Paul Posa, Auckland City coach
We all saw the game, the best team won. I believe Atlante are the best team we've ever faced. We were taught a footballing lesson tonight. But I'm proud of the boys. They were lacking a bit of confidence but kept going and had a couple of chances. Even though we lost it was a great experience. The boys will learn a lot from this.
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Cape Elizabeth farm to open locavore market in South Portland
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Maine Food Strategy came to Jordan's Farm this week to announce the results of its 2014 Consumer Survey Report, which found that nearly 80 percent of respondents prefer to purchase food grown, raised and caught in Maine.
Jordan's Farm, meanwhile, will try to capitalize on those findings when it opens a year-round market featuring locally grown meat and produce this summer at 161 Ocean St. in South Portland.
"Our intention is a full market with everything a person would need to create a meal with Maine-raised and -produced foods," said Penny Jordan, whose father, William H. Jordan Sr., opened the Wells Road farm in 1948. "We'll not only source from Jordan's Farm, but from other farms around the state."
The market – Jordan hopes to finalize the name and opening date in the next two weeks – is a partnership with Farmers' Gate Market, an organic butcher shop in Wales, owned by Ben Slayton. They plan to offer a variety of meats, fruits and vegetables, as well as dairy products, prepared foods, and beer and wine.
"Ben heard that Jordan's Farm had been considering opening a year-round location in South Portland, and he knew that was a prime community to open a market like this, because there's a lot of the demographic we're looking for — families that look to buy local and eat healthy, fresh, high-quality food, and the population over 50 that's looking to support local."
The 2,500-square-foot market in the Mill Creek/Knightville neighborhood will house retail space, coolers and a certified kitchen for making value-added products from the food in the market – anything from sandwiches, to beef stew, to butternut squash, Jordan said.
The market will source breads from a local bakery, and while there are currently no plans to offer seafood, Jordan said she hopes to eventually work with community-supported fisheries.
Jordan said the market speaks to several trends that emerged from the Maine Food Strategy survey: People want to shop local, but access and affordability present problems. The store's location addresses the former: about halfway between Mill Creek Park and Legion Square, it could draw customers who also shop at the nearby Hannaford and Shaw's supermarkets.
With regard to cost, Jordan said, "It's not going to be an elitist store, so to speak. It'll be priced competitively with stores in the area. Some products may be priced 10-to-15 percent higher than (supermarkets), but I think there's a big percentage of people who will pay more if they know it's supporting the Maine economy."
The survey results found that two-thirds of Maine households said they purchase local food to support local farmers, fishermen and businesses. With that in mind, Jordan said she wants to focus on the "narrative around the food": where it was raised, what the farms are like, and the values of the farmers themselves.
"I think that survey speaks volumes about the success of this venture for Farmers' Gate and Jordan's Farm," she said. "But the key is it's not just about our farms. It's about many Maine farms and Maine agriculture as a whole."
The new market will be a short distance north of Uncle Andy's Diner, which next month will receive a $10,000 makeover by the Food Network reality TV show "Restaurant: Impossible."


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Yep. Still Here.Posted by: | Comments
In case you missed it, we had our annual Fancy Hat Party last week. It was a great success, and everyone seemed to have a fantastic time! The hats this year were as amazing as ever, and Lynn Sherr was a remarkable host. She regaled us with stories about her exciting career, and we're certain that many will be anxious to get their hands on her new book, Swim: Why We Love the Water. We should have some juicy photos and some donation results in the weeks to come.
And today?
Today we're at Hospital Hospitality House of Richmond. Just about every room is full, we're low on laundry detergent, and we're waiting to hear back from some volunteers for a dinner next week. In other words: "Business as Usualâ€.
When the hats were put away, Sherr headed back to New York, the chairs were stacked, and everyone went home, we went back to The House. Guests were coming back from treatment, we met some guests grabbing some fresh air, and some of our folks were getting ready to roll over some rooms for new arrivals.
We were fortunate to have some great volunteers this past week.  Folks from the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Richmond came by to serve a delicious meal. Our guests were very thankful, and eagerly filled their plates. When the Hilton crew left, there were some board games, some watched American Idol, and we recommended a book for one of our newer guests. We've gotten to know our library pretty well.
We have a great deal of fun at Hospital Hospitality House, and we meet some great people. It can be very rewarding, and hearing the stories of our guests puts our lives into perspective every day. The pollen on the car isn't so important when you're waiting for a heart. Your favorite jeans being in the wash is small change if your child is in the hospital and you're away from home. Our relationships with others take on a much bigger meaning when we see the fear and the loneliness in the eyes of our guests.
The Fancy Hat Party was for them. It was to raise awareness of what we do every day, what they face every hour, and to hopefully raise funds to meet the very real and immediate needs that they have. But they didn't come to our party. They stayed at The House.
For better or for worse, for right now it is their home.
Have You Got Your Hat?Posted by: | Comments
Have you planned your ensemble yet? Our Fancy Hat Party is coming up this Friday, and we still have tickets available! Last year we raised over $40,000 towards the House. We're hoping that this year is equally as successful. It will certainly be as fun!
"Round or square
Or tall and flat,
People love
To wear a hat."
William Jay Smith
We always have a guest at our Party. A few years ago Jenna Bush, daughter of George W, joined us. The evening didn't have a hint of politics, but was all about fancy headwear, smiles, and sharing for our guests at the House. Last year we spent some time with Steven Cojocaru. Cojo gave us some fashion critiques, had us roaring with laughter, and even donned a Fancy Hat himself.
This year we are being joined by Lynn Sherr. Perhaps you've heard. Ms. Sherr was a reporter for WCBS-TV, and gained a national reputation with PBS at WNET in New York and WETA in Washington. She even hosted the 'MacNeil-Lehrer Report'. Pretty heavy stuff!
Sherr is probably best known for her work on ABC and the years of fascinating reporting that she did for 20/20. While working with the news magazine show, she won several awards. She had notable pieces about anorexia, a young lady from New York who went from homeless to Harvard, and a great interview with astronaut Sally Ride.
Many of her reports have focused on her favorite topic: women. She is a proud feminist, and has even written two books about a personal hero, Susan B. Anthony. While covering the "Women's Lib†movement early in her career, she realized that she kept referring to the participants as "they†and "themâ€. It wasn't really they or them as much as it was "sheâ€. She was a woman striving for equality in a man's world.
Sherr has also written about another type of hero for her: giraffes. She is rather tall, and blonde, and in 1997 wrote Tall Blondes: A Book About Giraffes. In 2006 she published Outside the Box: A Memoir about life on television, losing her husband to cancer, and her own battle with the disease. Very funny, very insightful, and very poignant.
She has a new book, Swim:Â Why We Love the Water that should be out any minute.
We hope that you'll be joining us at the Fancy Hat Party. It is always a great time, always festive, and we get the second greatest guests in Richmond. The first greatest are obviously the ones that we see every day.
Have We Met? Maybe you know my kidney.Posted by: | Comments
Swiss psychologist Carl Jung was trying to define the relationship that seems to connect us all. He coined the word "synchronicity†in the 1920's to describe "temporally coincident occurrences of acausal events.â€
Simply put, he felt that there was a relationship between everyone's minds, ideas, and events.
Hungarian author Frigyes Karinthy wrote a series of short stories in 1929 where he hypothesized that our world was "shrinking.â€Â Advances in communications, travel, and friendship networks would connect any two individuals through five acquaintances. Con-artist David Hampton bilked a group of wealthy New Yorkers out of thousands of dollars in the 1980's by pretending to be a famous actor's son. He was able to name-drop enough that his story was plausible. The tale became the inspiration for the stage play and movie Six Degrees of Separation.
Have you ever played the Kevin Bacon game? You can do it with just about any actor, but for some reason it's more fun with Kevin Bacon. Name an actor and connect him to Bacon in as few steps as possible. We were watching Phineas and Ferb with the little guy and the special guest was Jake Gyllenhall. The next episode featured an appearance by Taylor Swift. What the heck.
Taylor Swift is selling tons of albums (if you still want to call them that). She appeared on Phineas and Ferb, who also featured Jake Gyllenhaal, of the movies Brokeback Mountain and Jarhead. In Jarhead, his father was played by James Morrison, who had a recurring role on the television series 24, starring Keifer Sutherland. Sutherland starred in a movie called Flatliners with Oliver Platt and, you guessed it, Kevin Bacon. The Taylor Swift-Jake Gyllenhall link is somewhat of a stretch, but you get the point.
Kevin Bacon has taken all of this with a great sense of humor, and has actually turned it into something good. Using the concepts of Karinthy, Jung, and a popular college drinking game, he started SixDegrees.org. He says that it really is a small world, and we all make a difference.  His website allows anyone, anywhere, to donate, fundraise, or volunteer. You can purchase a "Good Card†that can be redeemed as a donation for one of over a million charities. They're pushing the $4 million mark.
We posted earlier this week on Facebook about a remarkable series of kidney exchanges. Rick Ruzzamenti was at his yoga studio and the desk clerk mentioned that she had recently donated a kidney. It wasn't like she didn't have another one. Ruzzamenti learned that 400,000 Americans need dialysis every day to survive, and found that almost 100,000 were on a waiting list for a transplant. Kidneys are somewhat unusual in that you can safely donate the entire organ, success rates are high, and most people can function quite well with just one. So he jumped on board.
What he set in motion was a chain-reaction organ swap involving 60 people, 60 separate operations, in 17 hospitals across 11 states. A woman in Long Island got a kidney from a donor in California. Her friend donated his kidney to a woman in Ohio. The Ohio recipient's daughter-in-law donated hers to a young man back in California. The best friend of the young man in California donated hers…
And on it went.
All of these folks became forever linked through the National Kidney Registry. It is a large database of donors and those awaiting transplant, and was started by Garet Hil. Hil saw the immediate need when his own daughter was diagnosed with kidney failure at age 10. He found out that he would be incompatible for her as a donor less than two days before a scheduled surgery, and his frantic search was on. He has an extensive background in finance and data logistics, and his service as a United States Marine gave him a perseverance and grit to get things done.
These 60 people will forever be linked by the decision of one man to selflessly donate a kidney, and by the ingenuity of another to give him an avenue to do so. But what of the little acts that we do every day? When someone helps out here at Hospital Hospitality House of Richmond, they interact with our staff, our guests, and their families. Each of those people reach out to their friends, families, and co-workers. Each of THOSE people reach out to their friends, families, and co-workers, and on it goes. One small act creates a synchronicity that makes our world just a little smaller, but extends a net of goodwill a little wider.
We've Got Bad News and Good News.Posted by: | Comments
First, the bad news: As much as we've been looking forward to it, our guest for the March 30th Fancy Hat Party has been forced to back out.  We had been eagerly anticipating hanging out with one of our favorite actresses, breast cancer survivor Marcia Wallace, but an unrelated illness has left her unable to travel. Our best wishes and hopes for a speedy recovery go out to Marcia. Bart Simpson still needs her direction.
The good news is that Lynn Sherr has stepped in to don a Fancy Hat!
Lynn was a long-time correspondent for ABC News, and has won a slew of awards for her work on 20/20.  Lynn has won great acclaim for her coverage of everything from political conventions to NASA. She has hosted a number of PBS specials, and is the author of several books. Tall Blondes: A Book About Giraffes was published in 1997, she has written a couple of books about Susan B. Anthony and Women's Rights, and published Outside the Box: A Memoir in 2006. In Outside the Box she talks of her life both on and off camera, about losing her husband to lymphoma, and her own battle with colon cancer.
We really appreciate Lynn for stepping in at the last minute, and we hope that she's able to bring come copies of her new book! It is supposed to be coming out any day now, and is titled Swim: Why We Love the Water. Hey, a Fancy Hat/Book Release Party sounds perfect!
A Fluffy Guide to Better HealthPosted by: | Comments
We read a couple of stories over the past week that made us think about our "other†loved ones:
- Can comforting your dying pet give you a dangerous infection?
- An evolutionary biologist thinks that cats have made most of us crazy.
It's just a fluffy animal, right?
The first story related the cases of three pet owners who were previously healthy, but ended up sick because of exposure to dangerous bacteria from their dogs and cats. One lady licked a dropper used to feed a sick dog, and one held her dying cat and allowed it to lick her hands and arms. All three of them ended up in the hospital, received antibiotics, and got better within a few days.
The biologist in the second story has been doing research into toxoplasmosis and why we behave in strange ways. Toxoplasmosis is caused by a parasite that is transmitted from cats. His research showed that people who tested positive for the parasite had different reactions to frightening situations, different inhibitions, and different emotional responses to stimulus than people who tested negative for the parasite.
That animals can be bad for our health is certainly nothing new. We've been conditioned and warned our entire lives about rabies, fleas, mad cows, and the host of other scary things that they can bring to our lives. But what about the good things that they contribute?
According to the Humane Society, there are over 78 million dogs and 86 million cats owned in the United States. That doesn't include the strays and feral animals that are skulking around, these are pets in homes. Over a quarter of these owners had more than one dog, and over half had more than one cat. We guess they all need playmates.
The Centers for Disease Control seems to think that pets are good for you. They say that pets can decrease your blood pressure, cholesterol, and provide more opportunities for exercise and socialization. Studies have shown that people with pets have higher survival rates after heart attacks, maintained healthier weights, and even exhibited better mental acuity.
And we haven't even started talking about service animals.
Man first domesticated dogs about 10,000 years ago, and the Egyptians domesticated wildcats about 3500 B.C. Pets were considered as therapy in the mid-1700's. It has been shown that playing with a pet increases your body's production of serotonin and dopamine, chemicals that provide the brain with pleasure and calming properties. Caring for a pet can decrease depression, and contribute to a sense of purpose for those dealing with diseases like Alzheimer's.
Some avoid pets for fear of allergies. Studies have shown that infants who were exposed to pets were actually less likely to develop allergies and asthma. Pets have also been shown to respond to changes in a human's body chemistry that are precursors to diabetic episodes and seizures.
There is a certain breed of dog, called a Xolo, which only an owner could love. It is a hairless dog that is known for generating intense body heat. The dogs are not known for being large, and owners have been using them to snuggle up against aching joints to combat the pain of chronic arthritis and other lingering pains.
There are some things to know about owning a pet, and not all of it is good.
Pets can be carriers of disease. Many homes with children choose a low-maintenance pet like a turtle or a lizard, but they can carry salmonella and are not recommended for homes with infants or anyone with a weakened immune system. Furry pets can also be disease carriers, and you should be vigilant in protecting them from parasites like ticks and fleas. Fleas were to blame for the rapid spread of the Bubonic Plague in the Middle Ages, and it is estimated that the pandemic killed 60 percent of Europe's population.
Though many are loathe to admit it, pets have feelings, and a pet that is angry or scared can be a real physical danger to an unwary owner. Make sure that your little ones know the boundaries with pets, and make sure that pets are not too large for children and elderly owners to handle.
The risk of toxoplasmosis for pregnant women is real. It isn't necessarily the cat, though. The risk is coming from the litter box, and like everything else in life, you should be careful. Pregnant women should not handle litter, and anyone handling a pet should be sure to wash their hands.
At the end of the day, though, don't they make you feel better? If they didn't, would we still waste so much time on the computer watching them?
The State's Health StatePosted by: | Comments
We like keeping up on current events, and a good poll or study always tickles our fancy. Gallup is one of our favorite sources.
Gallup studies everything. Consumer Confidence, Who Do You Like for President, What Kind of Phone Do You Have, Have You Seen Any Oscar Movies…these are all the sorts of things that Gallup asks people.
Their latest research examines the general well-being of our country, state-by-state, city-by-city. They didn't just look at sickness and disease, but also looked at general well-being from a physical, mental, and social state. Over the course of four years they surveyed 1.4 million Americans.
Virginia ranked 15th out of 50. Some other highlights were Alexandria/Arlington (It's one big city now. Who knew?) ranking in the top ten for large cities, Charlottesville ranking number one for small cities, and Virginia District 8 (The Alexandria to Falls Church corridor) ranking number two for Congressional Districts. Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Roanoke, and Richmond all made the top 100 (Roanoke and Richmond were 96 and 84 respectively).
We suppose that this is good news for Virginia. After all, we could be writing from West Virginia or Kentucky.  No offense to any transplants from Appalachia, but they got clobbered on emotional, physical, and access to health care, and they took a beating on healthy behaviors.
The other good news is that no states increased in obesity in 2011, even us. Southern states are notorious for fried foods and the drive-through, and the region that brought us Paula Deen can sometimes make it hard for one to manage weight. Deen did recently announce that she'd dropped two pants sizes since changing her diet to deal with her diabetes, but her cheeseburger-on-a-donut will live on.
Not everyone has such a rosy picture, though.
The United Health Foundation created a report based on information from the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Commerce, Education, and Labor, along with the Environmental Protection Agency, the American Medical Association, and others.
They say that our overall health has declined by almost 70% over the last decade. Over a third of us are still technically obese, and with an aging population, these numbers may not get much better. Their data says that we rank 26th in the country for health, 25th in diabetes, and too many of us still smoke. We've done well with reducing violent crime as a health determinant, and we've reduced the number of children living in poverty, but almost 1 in 10 of us has diabetes and over a million of us are still hanging on to cigarettes. While we are a State with a strong tie to the tobacco industry, Ceres carries wheat on the official State seal, not nicotiana tabacum. Just saying.
The Virginia Department of Health is a great advocate for healthier living in the Commonwealth. They helped to spread the message about February being American Heart Month, they have a ton of tips for healthy living, and have a program called Community Immunity. Community Immunity is a push to make sure that at-risk members of neighborhoods and groups get a flu vaccine. If they can prevent one person from getting sick it will protect a larger population.
They also have a public awareness program called "95210â€. We suppose it's a tongue-in-cheek reference to the hit television show "90210â€, and the number doesn't really have a Virginia connection. The zip code is for Stockton, California, home of the annual Asparagus Festival, but that's neither here nor there.
The basic premise makes sense for our little ones. With an aging population and trying to break habits that we've had for 400 years, it makes sense to go after the youngsters.
- Get 9 hours of sleep per night. No kidding.
- Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables. Ketchup doesn't count.
- Limit screen time to 2 hours or less. This means tablet and Gameboy.
- Get at least 1 hour of physical activity. Other than your thumbs.
- Zero sugar-sweetened drinks or tobacco.
If you want your softball team to win, you need someone who can hit. If you want to build a computer, you need someone who can understand code-gibberish.
Maybe what we need to improve our health rankings is a ringer. A youthful ringer. You might have one around your house. If they're not head-first in your refrigerator, check the couch. It's spring training, and we need to get in shape.
Have You Exercised Your Important Muscles?Posted by: | Comments
There are over 600 muscles in the human body. You have biceps, triceps, quadriceps, and the cool ones like the orbicularis oculi, the sternocleidomastoideus, and the extensor retinaculum. Then there are the super-important ones, like, oh gee, the heart.
As we end the month of February, we near the end of American Heart Month. The American Heart Association is using this month to bring awareness to the dangers of heart disease in women, a disease that kills more women in the United States than cancer.
We normally think of heart disease in the context of a heart attack. Our version of the heart attack victim is an overweight, middle-aged, stressed out man. But anyone can have a heart attack. Certain things may put you at a higher risk, but recognizing the dangers and symptoms of a heart problem are the keys to your survival.
The first line of defense in the fight against heart disease is what you put into your mouth. Maintaining a suitable weight is the first step. While being overweight puts you in grave danger, being underweight can also put undue stress on your ticker. Being underweight or malnourished is a common problem with the elderly, as eating habits become less important. Your diet should be heavy in fruits and vegetables, low in saturated fats, and low in sugars. These measures will not only reduce your risk of heart disease, they will help to lower your cholesterol and manage your glucose levels. Having diabetes as an adult raises your risk of heart disease almost 4 times than that of someone with normal glucose levels.
Some other things to think about in your mouth are cigarettes and alcohol. While many say that alcohol is alright in moderation, we haven't found anyone who has pointed out a beneficial aspect to smoking. Some said that it made them look cool, but that idea went out with 8-tracks and mood rings.
Once you've made the commitment to eat healthier, you need to do something with your nutritious calories.
Many of you may have made the decision to join a gym after New Years. Some of you may have actually kept that promise. But joining a gym takes money, requires time, and some are intimidated by the prospect of beginning an exercise program.
How would you feel about an exercise program that was easy for a beginner, safe for all ages, had a low dropout rate, and was free? Have we got a health club for you! Take a walk. Walking as little as 30 minutes per day can improve your health. It is estimated that you add 2 hours to your life for every hour that you spend walking. In addition to walking around your home or neighborhood, you can walk around a mall, find some walking buddies to team up with, or just choose the stairs instead of an elevator. Walking is also good because it doesn't require any equipment or fancy clothing. Jeans and smart shoes are fine.
Much of the focus of this year's AHA campaign is striving to educate women about the symptoms of heart disease or a heart attack. Dr. Nieca Goldberg of NYU's Langone Medical Center says that women notoriously ignore the warning signs "…because they are scared and because they put their families first.â€
While the classic scenario shows someone clutching their chest and gasping for breath, the symptoms are often much more subtle. In addition to shortness of breath or chest pains, women might experience pain in the lower chest, upper back, and fatigue. The AHA just released a wonderful PSA starring Elizabeth Banks where she portrays a busy mom who just can't believe that she could be experiencing a heart attack.
If you think that you are in danger or have experienced worrisome symptoms, get to your doctor, quickly. Studies have shown that more heart attack victims survive if they call 911 than if they try to get themselves to a care provider. Emergency services generally transport more quickly, and patients in the hospital are seen sooner if brought by a medical professional. Other studies have shown that taking an aspirin at the first sign of a heart attack can improve your chances. But if you think that you're having a heart attack or a stroke, trust us, call someone.
We started this week's blog by describing some of the muscles in the human body. It takes a few muscles to move your computer mouse, and not much more than a bicep to pick up your phone. You use over 72 muscles to speak. Get some real exercise and share with someone what you've learned here today.
Life is like a box of chocolates…or a kidney.Posted by: | Comments
Got big plans for Valentine's? Maybe some dinner plans? Take the honey to a movie? Perhaps you're busy, or have no sitter. Just make a quick trip to the mega-mart and grab some flowers and a box of chocolates.
Did you know what over 100,000 people will be hoping for this Valentine's Day? An organ. About 4,000 people get added to this guest list every month. And tomorrow, while you exchange heart-shaped gifts with your loved one, 18 people will die for the lack of an organ donor.
While these are every-day numbers for those who are part of these statistics, tomorrow is special for them. February 14th is National Donor Day. Saturn and The United Auto Workers started this special Valentine for those awaiting an organ in 1998.
At the Hospital Hospitality House of Richmond, we have a special floor set aside for patients either waiting or recovering from an organ transplant. We like to give these guests their own floor because their bodies are at a very high risk of infection, and an organ transplant puts that risk into overdrive.
We also are witnesses to the remarkable gift of an organ donation. We see it every day here at the House, and we saw it last year at our Fancy Hat Party when we hosted Cojo. In case you forgot, Steven Cojocaru is a fashionista who has appeared on Entertainment Tonight, the Today Show, and American Idol. He is also the recipient of two kidneys. When his first donor organ became infected he got a second from his mother. That was in 2005, and he's been doling out laughs and fashion critiques with gusto ever since.
So what do you have to do to be a donor?
Not much, really. You can talk to your physician, or discuss it with your loved ones. You can go to organdonor.gov and fill out the form. In Virginia, you can check the box on your Driver's License and you're good to go. Do you think that you're too old? There are no age restrictions. Do you think that you're too young? You can sign up to be an organ donor as young as 13, but you need a parent or guardian to do it before you're 18.
Let's say that you're fighting a disease, but still want to help. Can you still be a donor? You may have a disease that affects one organ but not another. You may have skin, bone, marrow, a cornea, or cells that would be a gift of life for another.
Are you worried about the cost? It's pretty much free. If you donate your body, and in most cases as a living donor, the recipient's insurance covers the cost of any medical care.
"Wait, did you just say 'living donor'?â€
Why yes, yes we did. It can be as simple as giving blood, or a full-on invasive surgery. In addition to blood, you can donate a kidney, part of a liver, part of a lung, intestine, or pancreas. The human body is a remarkably robust and resilient machine, and most people have more than enough of certain organs than they need.
You should know that offering someone the life-giving gift of an organ involves anesthesia, blood loss, pain, and some scarring. It is a surgery, and as such it carries some risk. You may also have to deal with the psychological effects of recovery and the sense of responsibility if your recipient rejects your organ. These risks are generally quite low, though. The reward for your donation is the life of the person receiving your gift. People receiving these sorts of donations generally go back to normal activities, and 90% or so live out a normal lifespan.
So who does it? Well, everybody. Slightly over half of all living donors were women, and that number reverses itself for deceased donors. Most were white, with blacks, Hispanics, and Asians pretty fairly represented. The demographics of organ donors pretty closely matched the demographics of our population. And most religions allow some sort of organ or medical donation. It's compassionate.
And who gets your special Valentine's gift?
Over 100,000 people just like us. You won't even have to buy flowers, cook dinner, or light candles. Though it is a nice touch.
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It's usually the same routine:
- Pick up the little ones.
- Home for homework and a recap of their day.
- Dinner with some crying about vegetables.
- Bath time and a story.
- Put them to bed.
- Do laundry, answer emails, prepare lunches for tomorrow, pay some bills, call the sister…
Did you notice that we missed something? The kids have a bedtime, but what happened to ours?
Ask yourself some questions:
- Does the alarm scare you awake every morning?
- Do you wake up every day still feeling tired?
- Do you fall asleep during movies or while watching TV?
- Do you go on vacation to sleep late?
Maybe YOU need a bedtime.
Studies have shown that sleep is a fantastic cure-all, and a lack of sleep does the body no good. From the sweet feeling of rest, to the peace of mind, to the physical effects: sleep is necessary for health and happiness.
Most experts say that the average adult needs somewhere between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night. Some people function well on as little as 4 hours, but some may need at least 10. Several hours of uninterrupted sleep has been shown to reduce fatigue, improve memory, help to deal with emotional trauma, and perhaps even boost the body's immune system. A study in the medical journal The Lancet said that nearly a quarter of all adults feel as if they don't get a good night's sleep, and a full ten percent of our adult population would qualify as suffering from insomnia. Insomnia and other sleep disorders (like sleep apnea) have been shown to increase the risk of depression, hypertension, and heart disease.
A recently published study reported the link between sleep and certain cells in the body. Your body produces a sort of white blood cell, called a natural killer cell, which your body will release to fight invasions of foreign cells, like cancer. Subjects who were kept awake or had disrupted sleep patterns had lower or depressed levels of these cells in their body. So in an age when almost anything can cause cancer, a good night's sleep can help you fight it!
Do you dream at night? Many of us dream of flying (means something), of being naked in a crowd (means something), or being trapped (means something). All Freud aside, many of us dream of talking to loved ones past and present, and re-live emotional situations in our lives. Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley have been looking into the relationship between sleep and emotions. What we dream may help us to resolve emotional issues, help to ease painful memories, and may be a key to lessening the devastation of post traumatic stress disorder.
So how do you dip into this fountain of youth? Try starting with these five simple steps:
- Give yourself a bedtime. Every day has to end at some point, and it should end when you say so. Some things may get put off until tomorrow, but you'll be better equipped to deal with them if you have a clear and rested noggin.
- Turn everything off. That means everything. Some people benefit from a sound machine that simulates crashing waves, and some relax to the whir of a spinning fan. That doesn't mean a television, a radio, or a phone. Almost half of all smartphone users check their social media updates after they've gone to bed. You go to bed to sleep, not to network.
- Eat for sleep. It is never a good idea to eat and then fall out. You should give your body some time to digest before you hit the hay, and avoid items with caffeine or lots of sugar. These items make you stay awake.
- Relax. A common cause of insomnia is anxiety triggered by what you have on your plate tomorrow. You should review your day and plan your tomorrow before you make the decision to catch some shuteye. Before you strap into your jammies you should do something to clear your head, like meditation, deep breathing, or perhaps reading something that is totally unrelated to your anxiety-inducing plans.
- Exercise. We seem to slip this into every "wellness†blog or post, but it's true. Some time during your day, you need to exercise. A perfect routine would find you enjoying a brisk family walk after dinner/before bedtime. We know, good for your heart, reduce the risk of stroke, maintain a good weight, etc etc etc. Truth be told, when you exercise your body releases a chemical called dopamine. Do you know what dopamine does? It drives learning, controls some voluntary movements, and helps to combat depression. Your body should like dopamine.
So pull out the comfy sheets, fluff up the pillow, and grab your favorite pajamas. We like the ones with the feet in them. To quote Ferris Bueller, "Life moves pretty fast.â€Â We're going to need for you to be at your best. Get some sleep.
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We came across an article in the New York Times about Operation Mend. It's a program to help service members who have been injured in combat. It uses the staff at the UCLA Medical Center, the resources of one of the best reconstructive surgery centers in the world, and the military to rebuild these battlefield heroes after they've been severely burned in combat or battle-related accidents. Many of them have lost limbs or other body parts due to their injuries. Most, if not all of them will undergo weeks, months, and years of surgery, therapy, and rehabilitation in an attempt to put their bodies and lives back together. The Operation Mend website tells some compelling stories, and there are some pretty graphic "before and after†pictures of some of the vets who have been helped. We couldn't help but notice the many smiles in the after pictures.
The article (and our limited medical knowledge) made us wonder about one aspect of dealing with medical crisis: There is such a thing as "surgery fatigueâ€, and you don't have to be a burn victim to have it.
Anyone who has had a catastrophic injury may need repeated surgeries to repair what has been damaged. This could be for shattered bones, to repair nerve damage, or to replace a damaged organ.
Perhaps the crisis is the result of a genetic anomaly? Do you remember our friend from Belize? She had a series of surgeries over the course of seven months to correct a birth defect that restricted her ability to walk.
If you're someone who is getting an organ transplant, you will probably have to endure a series of procedures before, during, or after getting your new lease on life. Heaven forbid that your body rejects your new organ. It will be back to the drawing board.
This says nothing of the physical and emotional effects of having to endure multiple procedures. Your body develops scar tissue, you develop a resistance to certain drugs and medications, and some have developed life-threatening allergies to things like latex.   A recent report in Pediatrics points to a possible link between multiple exposures to general anesthesia and learning disabilities.
How about the emotional fatigue? You wake up in the same rut every day. Still sick, still tired, still scared, and it's already tomorrow. It's like Groundhog Day, but instead of waking up in Punxsutawney you're packing for another trip to the hospital. You lose your appetite, you have a constant apprehension, and healing becomes that much harder.
People in the medical profession know these things. And they want to help. The doctors who volunteer for Operation Mend, the orthopedists who worked on our friend from Belize, and the therapists that work with many of our guests have one goal in mind: get you healthy and home.
Science is coming up with some wonderful tools to speed this process. The military is doing amazing research into the use of artificial skin and special bandages to promote healing and fight infection. A program at Rush University in Chicago is developing a "growing prosthesis†that allows children with bone disorders to have fewer surgeries. An implanted bone can be adjusted to "grow†with a young patient. Fewer and less invasive procedures!
If your loved one is seemingly trapped in this cycle of treatment, you can help.
Everyone should know what is coming up. There should be a realistic expectation of the procedure, how long it's going to take, and what it's going to feel like afterwards. Will there be a cast? Will there be a long period of bed rest or limited activity? How long will it be before we can swim or play? Will we be able to bathe or brush our hair?
There may be pain, and we're going to deal with it. It may just be a little stick, or perhaps a pain that requires medication. People dealing with pain will need to know how to deal with it and how to communicate their level of pain. There is no such thing a "too brave†to admit to hurting. And knowing that the pain will get better can be very reassuring.
If your loved one is in medical crisis then everyone becomes a patient. The stress of procedures and treatments puts stress on the rest of the clan, too. They may not need the same level of care as someone who is sick, but they need the same level of attention.
Lastly, just be there. Some of the most difficult aspects of going through a series of procedures are the uncertainties, fears, and the disruption of life. Pack a smile as a part of your wardrobe, keep laughter on your daily menu, and make tomorrow #1 on your "things to do†list!


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A writing handbook that celebrates the infinite pizzazz of verbs.
Writers know it instinctively: Verbs make a sentence zing. Grammar gurus agree: Drama in writing emerges from the interplay of a subject (noun) and a predicate (verb). Constance Hale, the best-selling author of Sin and Syntax, zooms in on the colorful world of verbs.
Synthesizing the pedagogical and the popular, the scholarly and the scandalous, Hale combines the wit of Bill Bryson with the practical wisdom of William Zinsser. She marches through linguistic history to paint a layered picture of our language - from before it really existed to the quirky usages we see online today. She warns about habits to avoid and inspires with samples of brilliant writing. A veteran teacher, Hale gives writing prompts along the way, helping listeners "try, do, write, play". Vex, Hex, Smash, Smooch guides us to more powerful writing by demonstrating how to use great verbs with style.
©2012 Constance Hale (P)2013 Audible, Inc.
I am an avid listener. I listen between 75-100 hours per month on my iPhone: 60% fiction to 40% non-fiction.
"Chafe, curse, demolish, adore – I heart the book"
Whether it is nobler to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous monotonic verbs or to take arms against the sea of unvarnished writers that is Constance Hales' question. I did not expect to like this book as much as I do. I love books but a grammarian I am not. Hale extends a hand hoping to lead us on a stroll through the land of verbs with craggy cliffs and slippery slopes. This is a journey not a lecture.
This work appeals to writers to transform their sentences into dynamic buds of interest elevating story and provides tools and examples. I recommend this book heartily.
"Original Narrator was Good, New One Fine"
I liked the first narrator, Anna Lathrop, and I was surprised by the change in narrator. Wilhelm is good too. Anyway, this is a great resource and will add agility to your prose. I highly recommend it.
Sin and Syntax
No. It's too dense, but it's a great listen for 30-45 minutes at a time.
"This is brutal to listen too!"
The content is great, I have really tried to get through the narration which is a real mission. The narration is the ONLY thing i dont like about this book, the monotone, nasal performance is just grating.
I dont understand, with the amount of narrators in the world, how you can really go wrong. There must be a process of hearing the first samples and saying ok, does this narrators pitch, tone and even annunciation of words land on the ear with ease?
There is pitch rises in strange places that just doesn't sit well, it just sounds like the narrator is trying to perform the reading in a slightly better tone than there natural tone. A narration should be transparent to a degree, but this is the only thing I could focus on
The content is great, all good information that I could clearly use
A different narrator would solve the problem of this book rather quickly
I feel bad as this is my first review but I was so disappointed after waiting fro this on pre order. We really need a sample test to check for things like this in advanced. I would be interested to see if other find the narration annoying as well
"Too literary for me."
Author spends too much time waxing poetically about verbs. Not my cup of tea. But if you're a word lover - a trivia maven - a lover of metaphor and quotes, then you might really like this book.
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KILLINGTON - The public is invited to a series of events this weekend to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Sherburne Memorial Library.
In 1913, Sherburne residents voted to establish a public library. A century later, the library the only one in the state and one of only 30 public libraries nationwide to receive a five-star rating for five consecutive years in Library Journal's index of public libraries.
From 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, there will be an open house that will include games, free cake and ice cream, and a raffle with prizes including a Kindle Fire/HD, four midweek passes for Green Mountain National Golf Course and gift certificates for area restaurants.
From 7 to 11 p.m. Sunday, the Killington Events Hall will host a cotillion and debutantes ball, with music by the swing-jazz group the Groovin' Dukes and from D.J. Dave. Tickets are $50 per couple and will be benefit the preservation and digitization of
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Santa Fe – A teenager who pleaded guilty to several charges in a hazing case involving the 2008 sexual assault of fellow members of the Robertson High School football squad has been sentenced to two years in state custody.
Judge Mark Macaron during a hearing in Santa Fe on Tuesday ordered 18-year-old Michael Gallegos to spend two years in the custody of the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department.
Gallegos, a key figure in the case, had pleaded guilty in May to two counts of criminal sexual penetration, three counts of attempted criminal sexual penetration and one count of conspiracy.
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Power, who scored his 24th career IndyCar win but just his third on an oval, increased his points lead from four to 39 over Helio Castroneves, his Team Penske teammate, at Milwaukee.
The 33-year-old Australian started on the pole and put on a dominating performance at Milwaukee, leading 229 of 250 laps. Castroneves was never a factor in that race, as he started eighth and finished 11th.
Power won last year's races at Sonoma and Fontana, which gives him a lot of confidence heading into the final two events this season.
"The win at Milwaukee last weekend was very gratifying, almost as much as my win at Auto Club Speedway last year," Power said. "I really had a lot of confidence coming into the year about Milwaukee, so it's nice that we were able to realize our potential there.
"Certainly, we are in a good position going into the last two weeks of the season. We have a lot of confidence in our ability as a team at Sonoma and Auto Club Speedway, but there is still over 150 points on the table, with Fontana being a double-points race. Our path is easier now, but it's by no means easy."
Power is the only driver with multiple IndyCar victories at Sonoma. He won back-to-back races at this track from 2010-11 and then scored his third victory here one year ago. Power finished second at Sonoma in 2012.
"Sonoma is just a very technical racetrack," he said. It's a place where you have to really hit your marks and be precise. For whatever reason, that fits my driving style perfectly.
"After the test at Sonoma a couple of weeks ago, it seems like we'll have another fast one this weekend. We're going for wins. That's what got us here, and that's what will keep us in the points lead."
Castroneves is a three-time Indianapolis 500 winner but has yet to win an IndyCar championship. He remains positive that it can happen this year.
"You just have to put last weekend out of your mind, knowing that you are probably going to lose even more points at Sonoma if you hang on too long to what happened in Milwaukee," Castroneves said. "Will did exactly what he needed to do last weekend. Now we need to come out and have that same kind of maximum-points weekend either this weekend or next weekend at Auto Club Speedway."
Castroneves has one victory at Sonoma (2008). He finished seventh here last year.
Series: Verizon IndyCar. Date: Sunday, Aug. 24. Race: GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma. Site: Sonoma Raceway. Track: 2.385-mile, 12-turn road course. Start Time: 4:40 p.m. ET (expected green flag). Laps: 85. Miles: 202.73. 2013 Winner: Will Power. Television: NBC Sports Network. Radio: IMS Radio Network/SIRIUS XM Satellite.
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