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The following explanation of tests is provided as a guideline for interpreting results of commonly ordered laboratory tests.
This information is to help you understand your blood test results.
Abnormal values may be the result of several factors and do not always indicate the presence of any disease. Some of these factors are:
a) You may have eaten during the overnight fast
b) medications you are taking (if any) are interfering with the blood test
c) you are normally not within standard ranges, or
d) there was a delay in processing your sample.
It is not possible to diagnose or treat any disease or problem with blood tests alone. The tests can help you learn more about your body and help detect potential problems in early stages when treatment or lifestyle changes can be most effective.
Non-prescription drugs (aspirin, cold medication, vitamins), prescription drugs and alcohol intake often affect test results. Your doctor must have a complete and honest picture of your use of medications in order to effectively interpret the results of your blood tests. To save time and money, please inform your physician of these factors in the initial visit.
GLUCOSE is a measure of sugar levels in the blood. High values may be due to recent food intake or diabetes. If your value is over 200, even if you had recently eaten, consult your doctor. If you know you have diabetes it is important to report an elevated sugar level to your doctor.
BUN (BLOOD UREA NITROGEN) is a waste product produced in the liver and excreted by the kidneys. High values may mean that kidney function is decreased. BUN is also affected by high protein diets and/or strenuous exercise, which raise levels, and by pregnancy, which lowers it.
CREATININE is a waste product not affected by the protein you eat. It is a very good indicator of kidney function. High values, especially with high BUN levels, require medical evaluation. Low values are not significant.
URIC ACID is normally excreted in urine. High values should be evaluated by your doctor and are associated with gout, arthritis, kidney problems and use of some diuretics. Low values are probably not significant.
BILIRUBIN is a pigment produced as a result of the normal breakdown and recycling of red blood cells and is removed from the blood by the liver. Low values are of no concern. If levels are elevated above the expected ranges, but all enzymes (LD, AST, ALT) are within expected ranges, it is probably not significant.
ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE is an enzyme found primarily in bones and the liver. Expected values are high for those who are growing (children and pregnant women) or when damage to bones or liver has occurred. Low values are probably not significant.
LD is an enzyme present in all cells in the body. Anything that damages cells, including blood drawing itself, will raise levels in the blood. If your blood sample is not processed promptly and properly, high levels may occur. If all values except LD are within expected ranges, it is probably a processing variation and does not require further evaluation.
AST AND ALT are abbreviations for proteins called enzymes that help control chemical activities within cells. They are found in muscle cells, liver cells and heart muscle cells. Any injury to these cells causes the release of these enzymes into the blood. Damage from alcohol and a number of diseases cause high values and should be evaluated by your doctor. Low values are not significant.
CALCIUM AND PHOSPHORUS levels are controlled by the parathyroid glands and the kidneys. These minerals are found mostly in bone but are also important for proper blood clotting, nerve and cell activity. Your doctor should evaluate any elevated calcium or low phosphorus.
ELECTROLYTES are elements found in the body. The electrolytes include SODIUM, POTASSIUM, and CHLORIDE. The kidneys control potassium levels very carefully. It is important for proper functioning of nerves and muscles, particularly the heart. Values outside the expected ranges, high or low, generally require medical evaluation. This is especially important if you are taking a diuretic (water pill) or heart pill (Digoxin, Lanoxin, Crystodigen).
ALBUMIN AND GLOBULIN measure the amount and type of protein in your blood. They are a general index of overall health and nutrition. Globulin is the "antibody" protein important for fighting disease. If one of these results is high, but all other values are within expected ranges, it is probably not significant.
CHOLESTEROL AND TRIGLYCERIDES are two of the fats in the blood that have been associated with heart disease in some people. Triglyceride values are significantly affected by recent ingestion of food. However, even if you just ate and your cholesterol is over 330 or your triglyceride result is higher than 500, consult your doctor. Low values for these fats are not important in the screening situation. The American Heart Association recommends cholesterol levels be below 200 for individuals of all ages.
HDL and LDL are abbreviations for lipoproteins. These lipoproteins help predict the risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD). High levels of HDL may be protective against CHD.
TSH (THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE stimulates the thyroid gland to synthesize and secrete thyroid hormones, T3 and T4. In primary hyperthyroidism the TSH will be low. In primary hypothyroidism TSH will be elevated.
PSA (PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN) is a glycoprotein produced by the prostate gland, the lining of the urethra, and the bulbourethral gland. Normally very little PSA is secreted into the blood. Increases in glandular size and tissue damage caused by benign prostatic hypertrophy, prostatitis, and/or prostate cancer may increase circulating PSA levels.


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4. NYSAC has saved taxpayers over $5 billion since 2005 in one program reform alone: Medicaid.
5. Along with NY's other municipal associations, NYSAC will soon launch the Municipal Innovation Exchange to foster government efficiency and service-sharing at the local level.
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Hornets Draw with Covenant College
September 17, 2008
After a great result Saturday, the Hornets would look to get revenge against Covenant College, for a 2-1 overtime lose from last season. However, a 1-1 tie was not good enough as Southern Poly was forced to make a couple of key changes due to injury and lacked the intensity from juniors Scott Anderson and Felipe Lopez, who would have to watch from the sidelines.
The Hornets started brightly when Mamadou "Futty" Danso combined with Freshman Diego Nicholson who showed great skill to beat his man, however lacked the cutting edge to put the Hornets up in the first two minutes. Moments later, Nicholson would find James Grant far post who would have an open strike inside the box, but could not put the Hornets one goal to the good.
Covenant College could not generate any real chances and SPSU should have taken the lead when Danso received the ball behind the defense, only to volley over the bar. The Hornets would out shot the Scots 5-1 on goal in the first half but would go into the break with no goal.
The second half started brightly for the Hornets. Half time substitute, Iago Vazquez playing in his first collegiate game, found time on the wing to serve a great ball in the box. Danso attacked the service and would score his 8th goal of the season with a great header. Just before Danso would be subbed out, he would find himself with a free header from about 15 yards out, only to sail the ball above the crossbar. Later in the second half, Freshman Sean Grisham should have put the game away when he was found free in the box, only to strike just past the post.
Moments before the end, Covenant College would take a short corner, and the cross would end up in the back of the net and beat Sophomore, GK, Eric Ati. The goal would come in the 89th minute, with just 47 seconds left. The game would go into overtime, and in the first three minutes, Futty would look to send the Scots home, but would be denied by the woodwork from close range.
After two scoreless overtime period, the game would end up 1-1 with the Scots only having two shots on goal. The Hornets move to 3-1-1 and will be looking to get back on winning ways, when they face the University of Cumberlands in KY this weekend.
"This is a very disappointing result for us. When you hold a team to just two shots on goal for ninety minutes, you expect to win. But, when you cannot finish numerous chances and are competing against a team with tons of heart, like Covenant, you get what you deserve," said Coach Momeni.


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The second annual Prince George Winyah Inshore Tournament will be Oct. 26 at Georgetown Landing Marina. The tournament benefit Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church outreach programs. Cost is $150 per boat through Oct. 18; $170 per boat Oct. 19-25. Proceeds will help area children and their families who are struggling with various issues. There will be a captain's meeting and fish dinner on Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. Fishing begins at 6 a.m. on Oct. 26 and weigh-in begins at 4 p.m. For more information call the marina at 843-546-1776 or go to www.pgwinshore.com.
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Well, here's a pic you can really sink your teeth into—Cynthia Nixon, in a silk shift dress that's at the height of chic (graphic print dresses are everywhere) but not at the top of the price points. From Maggy London, it's retailing for just $148 at Nordstrom. There – now you can be one of the girls without that movie star salary.


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(AP) WASHINGTON - Sen. Marco Rubio isn't the only potential Republican presidential candidate delivering a response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address. Sen. Rand Paul is giving the tea party's response.
The Tea Party Express, one of the largest organizations in the movement, said Friday that the Kentucky senator will deliver its response. The conservative lawmaker will speak immediately after Rubio, who is giving the official Republican response to the president Tuesday night.
The group says it's pleased that Rubio and Paul, both of whom had the backing of the movement in their 2010 elections, will be speaking.
Previous tea party speakers who countered Obama's major address were Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota and 2012 presidential candidate Herman Cain.
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The temple is governed by a registered body viz. Attukal Bhagavathy Temple Trust. Ever since the trust commenced its administration, there has been considerable improvement and development in the temple. The renovation of the temple, improvement of the roads leading to the temple, expansion of areas for Ponkala, provision of facilities for the devotees to worship in the temple etc. have all been undertaken by the Trust. The newly constructed Gopuram ornamental gate in front of the temple and the southern Gopuram are richly decorated with visuals depicting the might acts of the Gods and Goddesses. A portion of the gold received as offering from the devotees has been utilised for making 'anki' to adorn the Deity. The Trust has also constructed a temple to perpetuate the memory of Chattambi Swamikal a great saint of modern Kerala and daily offerings poojas, prayers, bhajana etc. are held to his glory.
In addition to the effective administration of the Temple, many other public utility services are also undertaken by the Trust. The construction of the auditorium, North and south Gopurams, rooms to accommodate devotees, Thidappally and Dhyanamandapam, purchase of land for the expansion of temple premises, all come under the activities of the Trust. Several welfare activities for the benefit of the devotees have been initiated. A medical centre and an engineering unit are presently being run by the Trust. A hospital building is under construction. For the convenience of devotees, two luxury coaches and an ambulance have been provided. With the construction of a second auditorium for performing marriages, the facilities for the devotees have further increased. Gold lockets with the image of Attukal Bhagavathy have been made available for sale. There is also a publication wing under the Trust to collect, develop and bring out religious literature.
A religious and spiritual magazine entitled "Amba Prasadam" has been started from October 1999 and it is being widely received by the devotees and the public at large. The cost of the publication is Rs. 10 /- per copy and annual subscription is Rs. 100 /- inclusive of postage in India. For overseas subscribers, the annual rate of subscription for sending it by Air Mail is Rs.500 /-. The subscription may be sent by demand dmft drawn in favour of
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A Brenham company that supplies and manufactures high alloy machining solutions and provides a wide variety of manufacturing services has reported the theft of thousands of dollars of precious metal.
Police says officials with the Magnetic Instruments Corporation are conducting an internal investigation after ten bars of Inconel were stolen from the company. The bars weigh about 80 pounds a piece and it's believed they were taken sometime this weekend.
Inconel is a nickel-base alloy with chromium and iron. Among other things, they're used in gas-turbine blades.
The stolen bars are estimated to be worth a total of more than 16-thousand dollars.
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By BETSY BLANEY
Associated Press Writer
LUBBOCK, Texas - B.J. Symons threw for five touchdowns and ran for another as Texas Tech beat New Mexico 42-28 Saturday night.
After D.D. Cox's 3-yard touchdown run pulled New Mexico within 35-28 in the fourth quarter, Symons engineered one last drive. He took the Red Raiders (2-0) 66 yards in 12 plays and took the ball in from the 1 on a quarterback sneak with 2:43 left.
He finished 37-of-54 for 418 yards.
The Lobos (1-1) turned the ball over four times in the game. Casey Kelly was intercepted three times, but Tech only turned one of those into a score.
Symons' performance in his first two starts for Tech has already brought him more yards (715) and passing touchdowns (eight) than he compiled during his three years as a backup (545 yards and seven touchdowns) to record-setting quarterback Kliff Kingsbury.
Three of Symons' touchdowns went to Mickey Peters, two for 8 yards and one for 52. Peters, who finished with 121 yards on eight receptions, has already tallied half as many TD passes this year (four) as he had all of last season.
Tech safety Ryan Aycock intercepted two passes, giving him three for the season. He had one all of last season.
The only time New Mexico got inside Tech's 15 in the first half, Kelly threw into double coverage and safety Vincent Meeks came out with the ball.
Defense and special teams set up Tech's first two scores, both 8-yard touchdown passes from Symons to Peters.
Early in the first quarter, Aycock intercepted his first pass of the night when Tech lineman Fred Thrweatt tipped a pass by Kelly. Aycock pulled it in and returned 14 yards.
Symons then connected on four straight passes, the last one for an 8-yard score to Peters to put Tech up 7-0.
The Lobos failed to get a first down on their ensuing possession, and Tech's Wes Welker returned the punt 31 yards to New Mexico's 31. Welker's return made him the school's punt return yardage leader with 1,470 yards.
A short time later, Symons lobbed an 8-yard pass to Peters in the corner of the end zone for a 14-0 lead.
Until the Lobos opening drive of the second half, it looked like Tech might hold them scoreless for a second consecutive year. But New Mexico drove 80 yards in 12 plays with Cox scoring on a 2-yard run to make it 21-7.


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the whitewashed, Mediterranean-inspired architecture, the amazing view from the hotel pool deck and terrace, the spa treatments and the service!
Once a simple fishing village, Búzios became the
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2012: Outdoor - Did not compete for the Lady Bulldogs.
2012: Indoor - Finished 17th in the 3000-meter run at the VT Elite meet.
2011: Outdoor - Competed sparingly during the early portion of the year.
2011: Indoor - Redshirted for the Lady Bulldogs.
2009 Cross Country: Finished 22nd at the 5K Georgia-Georgia Tech Dual Meet...Was 30th at the Georgia Cross Country Invitational.
2008 Cross Country: Finished 32nd at the season-opening Georgia-Georgia Tech dual meet during the first collegiate action of her career.
High School: Helped Lead Holy Innocents' to a fourth-place finish at the 2008 GHSA state meet...Was the team captain and earned the Most Outstanding Runner Award, Coach's Award and the Leadership Award as a senior...Honored by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as the Co-Runner of the Year...Recognized by the Atlanta Track Club as one of the top women's distance runners...Personal-best time of 11:12 in the 3200 at the state meet...Clocked a personal-best time of 18:38 at the Foot Locker South meet...Battled through an injury her junior season to return for her senior season...Won the first high school cross country meet of her career as a sophomore after clocking a 19:41...Took second in the state meet in the 3200...Finished second at the state meet and helped lead team to second-place finish...Took third at the region meet in both the 3200 and the 1600...Earned the General Excellence Award, Honors United States History Award and the Spanish II Award...Graduated with a 4.1 GPA..Member of the National Honor Society.
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2014 IEP Conference - Entrepreneurial Development Program
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TMCF will partner with the Gallup Organization to launch the first entrepreneurial talent assessment program for HBCUs. This unique approach of marrying science with the spirit of entrepreneurship is a key differentiator from other programs and the focus is to identify a student's entrepreneurial talents and strengths to create jobs that will fuel our economy.
The pilot Program will include the following:
TMCF will pilot the Gallup Entrepreneurial StrenghtsFinder (ESF) Assessment and Development Program at HBCUs, which currently participate in the OFC Business Plan Competition. The HBCUs include schools that meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Offers an MBA program;
- Offers undergraduate degrees and/or courses in entrepreneurship; or
- Sponsors a team for OFC Venture Challenge entrepreneurship competition
- Enrolled in MBA programs
- Enrolled in undergraduate entrepreneurship programs
- Taking courses in entrepreneurship
- Participating on an OFC Venture Challenge competition team
- Engaging in other entrepreneurial activities
At the conclusion of the one-year pilot, TMCF expects the following outcomes:
- Completion of a minimum of 1,800 Gallup Entrepreneurial Strength Assessments of students at HBCUs
- Data from HBCUs currently participating in entrepreneurial education and/or related activities to include:
- Profiles of the current entrepreneurship student population at HBCUs
- HBCUs' success in attracting students that are best suited for entrepreneurial education and programs
- The likelihood of students from HBCUs pursuing entrepreneurial careers
- Skills and characteristics of the strongest competitive HBCU business challenge participants
- A comprehensive report that analyzes gaps in and opportunities for quality entrepreneurial education at HBCUs and lays the foundation for a collective strategy for improving enrollment, engagement and graduation of future entrepreneurs.
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Necessity's the true mother of invention.
Nowhere is that more appropriate and true than in the sunbaked, arid and waterless desert that we refer to as the Middle East. "Middle East" was first coined by a diplomat at a post-World War I peace conference to describe a most irksome collection of lands on a color-coded map designed to denote a large area of desert inhabited by intransigent people where it seemed impossible to achieve any treaty agreement, much less harmony on any topic.


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There are many ways to get rid of vaginal odor, but some of the best ways to get relief include remedies that you can find right in the comfort of your home. Why would you take all of that time to go to the doctor's to get a prescription when you can get the relief that you need without leaving the house?
Now, more than ever before, homeopathic remedies are becoming increasingly popular for women. Women are starting to put their trust in natural remedies and they are reaping the benefits because of it. Not only are women saving a ton of money and time, but they are also getting longer lasting results. When you use natural remedies to heal, you give your body a chance to build up immunity to the infection. When you build up a stronger immunity, then you are able to fight off infection a lot faster and this diminishes your chances of getting this smell again in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to get rid of feminine odor?
I know all women have a distinct odor but it really annoys me since I'm very big on cleanliness. Has anyone found any ways to disguise the odor?
BTW, I do shave and wash down there…are there any special washes to use?
They sell feminine wipes and washes if you look in the right place. I heard it's not good to use regular soap/body wash down there because if any of it gets inside of you it'll get infected and make the smell worse.
How do I get rid of feminine odors?
My 8 month old daughter has an odor and i don't know how to get rid of it. she gets a bath regularly and doesn't go more then two to three hours with out a diaper change. I let her air out every other day or so for roughly 30 minutes or so, but the odor won't go away.
Your best bet is to ask this in the new born or baby section (if you haven't already).
I would speak to your pediatrician, and check if there are any over the counter creams for babies.
How to get rid of feminine odor? I stink down there! HELP!?
Having a little scent is normal, but if the odor is strong, and have smelly discharge, it could be sign of infection. Vaginal douching is not longer recommended because it destroys the good bacteria (that help neutralize the bad one) and alters the normal acidity of the vagina. You should see a doctor.
how can i get rid of my feminine odor?
even if i clean and wash everyday it doesn't make any difference. and i also have a clear discharge very often and i just want it all to stop. and like i said i do shower and clean myself everyday. any suggestions that would help?
You don't, your vagina is supposed to smell like a vagina – musky but clean.
Your vagina is self-cleaning – discharge cleans-out bacteria and dirt, your vagina also naturally has an acidic pH to help kill off harmful bacteria while still allowing healthy bacteria to thrive – thanks to all this your vagina is actually cleaner than your mouth.
But things can go wrong. If your vagina smells bad such as fishy then this is a sign of infection and you need to see your doctor for tests and treatment, washing or home methods for trying to deal with smell won't help at all, if anything it may make the problem worse.
You do need to clean every day but make sure you're using water only, wiping between your labia with your hands, never use anything chemical around your genitals such as soaps, washes, wipes, douches, feminine sprays, etc. as these all can effect normal vaginal pH and bacteria so cause infections and temporary imbalances that will cause bad odour.
The same goes for so-called 'feminine' washes as although they claim to be ph balanced they can never match your individual vaginal pH or how your pH changes throughout your cycle – these products are made to make money out of women's insecurities. Douches are also a BIG no-no because as well as effecting pH they can wash out discharge so dry-out vaginal walls leaving them open to damage and infection, and can force harmful bacteria up into your uterus leading to PID.
Some tips to keep smelling healthy down below;
Healthy diet, practice safer sex, wash daily with water only, avoid wearing panty liners, if you use pads during your periods switch to cotton or cloth, if you use tampons during your period switch to menstrual cups or softcups, avoid tight-fitting or synthetic clothing, walk about often to help air flow to your genitals, and wipe front to back.
how do i get rid of feminine odor?
whenever i wipe, or have no clothes on i can smell this odor, kinda like sour milk. it is so strong, but when i am wearing clothes i cant smell anything. is it just me? no one has ever told me or anything
i'm scared if my boyfriend fingers me, it may "stink" his hand or whatever.
how do i get rid of this odor.
it has been smelling like this ever since i stayed the night at a friends house and spilt cereal all over me and i had to sleep in it cause i didnt have any extra clothes. and that was like 6 months ago. i have taken a shower almost every day since then but i still smell like sour milk.
its not a yeast infection. i have taken vagisil 1 day treatment and it never went away, and i used it twice.
my discharge is white and not really thick, so it cant be that
i am NEVER going to use a douche. there are so many infections that can come from that.
A yeast infection would include some sort of physical discomfort in the area…. and since you have not stated anything like that I don't think that is it.
It kind of depends on your age, how long you have been having or if you have had your period and how sexually active you are.
I would try washing with a warm wash cloth and a mild soap in the morning (in the shower is fine) and before bed. It also might help to get a small travel container of baby wipes so you can use them during the day if you notice the odor.
Some women are a little more "smelly" than others. If you really thing it is a problem, see a doctor.
Whatever you do stay away from the odor sprays made for this, they have been shown to increase certain types of cancer as well as TSS.
How do i get rid of my……feminine odor…?
I take a shower everyday and it still doesn't seem to work! Whatever i do it always seems to smell…down there… Can you tell me about a product i could use? or something else i could do to make that smell go away?
Vagina odor=( how do you get rid of it?
During your period, it seems to me feminine wipes just aren't enough.
I know this is really an uncomfortable question for all of us girls. But HOW DO YOU GET RID OF FEMININE ODOR…especially during your period?
if it smells you may be infected
if you mean the smell of the blood use tampons then you cant smell it ontop of your underwear like with a pad
but if the smell is unbearable, which is not usual, you are very likely infected and need to stop whatever your doing that you think dcouldv infected it and go to a doctor
How can I make my feminine odor less potent?
I know that some girls, like myself, naturally produce more yeast – which leads to feminine odor. However, despite using products like Summer's Eve, it seems I cannot fully get rid of the odor, especially if I'm turned on.
Does anyone know of any natural solutions to make my problem go away?
Your diet affects how your vagina smells, tastes(during intercourse like eating you out), and its health. To make it less potent and more healthy start eating more fruit and yogurt… this will give it a sweet smell and taste. Not to mention the vitamin c and the probiotics will prevent infections. Avoid spices and garlic before sex.
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feminine odor;no pain; just odor and discharge?
whenever i wipe, or have no clothes on i can smell this odor, kinda like sour milk. it is so strong, but when i am wearing clothes i cant smell anything. is it just me? no one has ever told me or anything
i'm scared if my boyfriend fingers me, it may "stink" his hand or whatever.
how do i get rid of this odor.
it has been smelling like this ever since i stayed the night at a friends house and spilt cereal all over me and i had to sleep in it cause i didnt have any extra clothes. and that was like 6 months ago. i have taken a shower almost every day since then but i still smell like sour milk.
my discharge is white and kinda clear, it is really thin
and i have no pain whatsoever
i will NOT use a douche
btw, it's not a yeast infection, i have used vagisil
It sounds like a bacterial infection. You need to see a doctor and get an antibiotic to cure this. Honey, you have had this for six months and it is time to treat it properly. If you leave infections go they can be very harmful to your reproductive organs. It can create PID which is pelvic inflammatory disease. And there can be scarring and leave you infertile. So please, go get this taken care of. Just so you know, it has nothing to do with the spilled milk.
Best Wishes!
Ladies, is it true the we shouldn't wash our vagina's with soup?
So, I was trying to find out how to get rid of that feminine odor. I take showers all the time, and it always stays clean down there but that odor just keeps coming back!
I came across a website that explains how to get rid of it, and they mentioned that we shouldn't wash it with soup; just water. Is that true?
@No one special lol, sorry.
lol, yeah I meant soap.
Way to ruin my dinner.
I was eating Ramen Soup.
Okay so i have a "feminime odor"….how do i get rid of it?HELPPP?
like im 16 and i have like an odor down there and i dont have a disease i just recently got checked….but i was to scared to ask about the odor part…im not like a dirty person either i wash myself daily and junk like im not skum i swear..i just would like to know if there is any like home remedies to take care o this cause like i said im 16 and i couldnt imagine asking my mom to buy me feminine odor soaps or whatever…i really need some advice here…seriosly. what should i do?
feminine odor!! what to do?
I just recently went to the gyno for the first time and he says that it looks like I have bacterial vaginosis and I know that one of the symptoms is a vaginal odor. Well if that's the case, I've noticed this odor for many years now. Probably since 9th grade and I'm 21 now but then I remember going to my mom about it and she wouldn't let me go get it checked. I'm wondering can someone have bacterial vaginosis for years?
And how to get rid of it? cause I'm afraid that the antibiotics I'm taking now isn't going to help and it's going to be like that always and it's very embarrassing to me.
You can have BV off and on. All BV is, is an overgrowth of the normal bacteria in the vagina. Anything going in or coming in contact with the area can cause the normal flora to get "off." odor and itching are common. Treatment is usually a vaginal cream or gel. But yes, once treated you can get it again. Avoid douching, leaving pads on for too long, wear cotton crotch panties, don't wear a wet bathing suit for too long. If in a tub bath, do not bathe and then soak in the tub…bathe, drain the tub, then fill back up with clean water. You do not want to sit in dirty water or water with oils or bubble baths… Those can cause BV.
Good luck..talk with your MD if it continues.
Weird feminine odor? Please help?
Okay so I've noticed it the past 24 hours. I can't even really describe it truthfully, but it's not normally what I smell like down there. It's just…I don't know, it's not the musty odor and it's not fishy, like what I've read about. It's almost like…a chemical? Pft, that sounds weird, but that's the best I can do. And I just moved to a place where it's seriously 80 degrees 24/7, even at night, and I wear underwear at night, so I'm thinking it's a combination of that and being sweaty all time, so I just wanted to know if anybody had any advice on how to get rid of it or comments about it, etc. And no I don't have any other symptoms, like burning or weird color or cloudiness or whatever, so I don't think it's a UTI. Oh, I'd also like to mention I should be getting my period in a week to ten days and usually things change around that time, but I think it's the sweating when it comes to this.
Anyway, thanks in advance. :]
You could have the beginning of a yeast infection. (If you've never smelled yeast before, it's hard to identify a 'yeasty' odor.) Being constantly sweaty and damp can contribute to yeast infections. Since it has not yet progressed to itching or discharge, you may be able to get it under control before you need treatment. Cotton underwear or no underwear, drying your pubis well after a shower, eating active-culture yogurt, and cutting down on sweet drinks and foods should all help. If the smell does not clear up in a day or two after changing your regimen, or if you start to having itching or a white vaginal discharge, see your doctor.
Good luck!
How To Get Rid Of Vaginal Odor?
I shower everyday and I wash down there with Summers Eves feminine cleanser. It stays odorless for a few hours but after a while is gets this musky scent? Not only do I want it to smell clean for myself but also for my boyfriend, so what other things can I do to make it stay cleaner longer? If this helps I don't have anything wrong down there like yeast infections for anything like that.
Sorry Austin but I don't think that is a good idea..I heard douching actually makes things worse..
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Ladies… how do you get ride of odor down there?
I think I heard somene say drink lots of water but I do and I dont see a change. I dont douche I dont like those but I have the feminine wipes.. any ideas how to get rid of that odor?
It is perfectly normal to have a vaginal odor. The odor is usually pretty inoffensive and is a natural part of being a woman. During puberty the vaginal area secretes more sweat and tends to be moister and therefore more aromatic (smelly). You may also notice that the odor changes as your period cycle changes, becoming more noticeable right around menstruation.
here are some things you can do to help with odor:
Always wear cotton panties. Cotton material allows fresh air inside and prevents bacteria from breeding rapidly.
If you have a sweat problem (downstairs lol) where a thin panty liner These thin panty pads absorb the smell and keep you fresh all day long. They are easy to wear and can be changed several times throughout the day.
Don't use any of the sprays, or scented products, this can create infection.
what causes the fishy smell?
I have this strong odour from my vagina. I wash it quite often,but after an hour, the smell comes again. I've tried using a few feminine wash but nothing seems to help. What causes it and how to get rid of the odour?
I would visit an OBGYN and if you don't have one, go to Planned Parenthood. I go there because as I am 16, my insurance doesn't cover an OBGYN yet.
Like one of the girls said, if you are sexually active at all, especially unprotected, it could be your first signs of STD. On request or their own suspicion, an OBGYN will run the test, for PP, talk with the nurse about the odor and she will take it from there with telling you how to handle it and proper testing.
If it turns out not to be an STD or infection, it could be your bf's cum if you're fooling around unprotected. Just use a condom then. If you aren't sexually active, then it could be your diet. If you tend to eat things with an odor (onions, garlic, less attractive fishes) it can affect the scent also. If that's the case, just switch to things like more fruits and yogurts. It not only smells better but also improves taste
If you've tried all these things and they've all returned negative results, then your up "chocolate creek without a popsicle stick" You'll just have to deal!
Hope I helped!
no itch,no discharge….only odor????
i'm very clean girl. but after my period i'm having this realy bad smell from my vagina. well it never happend before. i don't think i got some infection because i use feminine douche all the time. how can i get rid of the smell? and i don't have time to go to Dr. so what kind of pill or gel do i need to buy?
douching is actually no longer recommended as it washes out essential bacteria from the vagina called Lactobacilli. Women with multiple sexual partners who douche regularly are likely to suffer from a condition called bacterial vaginosis. This is characterised by a fishy odor and foul smelling discharge.
Odor during a period can also be because of not changing the sanitary napkin frequently, The wetness causes bacterial growth which in turn promotes odor. you can use a tampon instead.
Try using a local gentle soapfree preparation containing lactic acid about twice a day. If you can get Povidone Iodine tablets without a prescription, then insert them per vaginally. Use about twice a day.
Finally, if nothing helps, go and see your doctor
PS I personally think its an infection
Help!!! I'm feeling hopeless. What can I do about this awful odor!?!?
Okay so I have this awful vaginal odor and I'm at my wits end with trying to get rid of it. Any ideas??
It's freaking pungent, but it isn't really noticeable when I haven't been sweating or active that day. It's the worse when I'm working out and after/during basketball practice. Usually it's a B.O. smell at first, like the smell you get when you're not wearing deodorant, then once that subsides it turns into a sewer-y smell.
We can't take showers after practice (1st period) so I use those feminine wipes, a clean change of underwear, and a lot of perfume, to try to get rid of the smell before I go to class. But the smell stays with me throughout my day no matter what I try.
I've become super self conscious it's ridiculous. In a way I suppose I'm lucky b/c people don't seem to really notice it's me but whenever I hear "it smells like @ss" or "straight up ish" my stomach sinks b/c I know it's me.
What can I do? I went to my doctor and she tested me to see if I have BV. She said my bacteria levels looked normal, but I have a high level of white blood cells so something must be up, so she gave me the antibiotics anyway and obviously they didn't work. I'm so confused, I have good hygiene with daily showers and clean changes of underwear and I'm not sexually active. I'm 16, I already have enough to be self conscious about,
Does anyone know what's wrong with me and how I can get rid of it?? I'm feeling quite hopeless. Thanks
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Cryo Therapy Causiong Horrible Odor?
How do I get rid of this awful smell. I had a Cryo done a week ago today. And I have been expeirencing bad odor. I work in a Dental Office as an Assistant and my vaginal area is right by the patients heads during procedures. I can smell it through my clothes and it is making me very self conscious. I have tried everything from washing 4-5 times a day, St. Eve's feminine wipes and powder. Spraying perfume over my pants. Nothing is helping and I am unable to use a douche. What can I do??? Please help ASAP!!!
How do i get rid of this smell?
So i have odor..down there….and i dont know what to do about it, i use eve, you know, the feminine wash? and i also use baby wipes down there like twice a day, once in the morning and once when i get home from school. i dont know what to do! and im emmbarissed of what my boyfriend will think because we're planning on having sex soon…and i know one of you will probably say, " if he really likes you, he wont mind " but i dont care if he doesnt mind, i do, alot. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME?!
Everyone has a scent "down there." We sweat, we have discharge, we have our own musk. It all contributes to our scent. Try using only plain water to wash. Most times, less really is more.
However, if it's a very bad smell, you should go to the doctor to make sure you don't have an infection.
Any tips on these few questions?
I have a couple questions pertaining to my body and I need solutions to help me with them. They are personal, but I can't seem to find a good, solid "yes, this is a good (way) to fix it…"
First Question: How do I get rid of acne on my bottom? I take a shower either every day or every other day (depends on how hectic my schedule is). Is exfoliating the one and only answer? Or should I get a medicated cream, too? It's a very embarassing attribute, especially when I want to be inimate with my partner- it limits my self esteem with certain positions. They're painful at times, and make my backside look aweful. I want a pretty a** like any other girl would like to have! Lol.
Second Question: Is it normal to have really bad red bumps the next few days after shaving my pubic region? I liked to be shaved for my partner and it also reduces feminine odors, but I HATE the next two to three days after when I break out in a field of red itchy bumps and tons of little miniature white heads. I feel like I'm the only one not understanding how to get that under control. And my razors are brand new and I've rotated between liquid body soap and shaving cream. What do I do to prevent this break out? It's HORRIBLE.
Third Question: I just had my first baby three months ago and I hate the way my skin is now. It's hard to look in the mirror and be pleased with my image (then again, I remind myself I wouldn't have my daughter if I hadn't sacrificed that part of me). But it shouldn't BE a sacrifice! My tummy skin sags and has gross stretch marks all over it and my breasts are more saggy now than ever. I want a tight, toned, and healthy body. Any suggestions? I'm not down for extreme dieting, but exercise I can do and eating fruits and vegetables are cool. Are there any SPECIFIC routines or exercises that I can do around the house or outside- besides walking/jogging. That's a givin'.
Please help! I'm only 21 and I want to fix these issues
To the first question, exfoliating with a loofah will help but try a medicated body wash like neutrogena body clear body wash, that always works for me when I broke out on my body. If something like that doesn't work you may want to see a doctor about getting something stronger.
Second question, shave bumps are completely normal if your shaving without something down there to soften the hair beforehand. Try putting some conditioner on the area your going to shave a minute or so before you shave to soften the hair and then shave. If you dont want to use conditioner you can buy this stuff called coochy cream, you can get it from amazon.com or from any adult store or a drugstore may even sell it, Im not sure. BTW, shaving does not prevent smelling, the hair is actually there to prevent bacteria from getting into that area and creating odor.
Question three, I would try rubbing vitamin e oil on your stretch marks in the shower and then when you get out use Palmers cocoa butter lotion for stretch marks. I dont know what to do about the loose skin. I would think circuit training, like lifting weights to strengthen certain muscles. Stay hydrated. Exfoliate. Take a multivitamin every day. And I would think pilates would really help too. I got this info from… http://www.ehow.com/how_5042771_rid-loose-skin-after-dieting.html
I hope this helps.
Personal Problem that I need some advice about?
Okay- i know every female gets this once in a while so I'm not embarrassed. But, i have a very big problem with vaginal odor. I know, gross but I'm gonna be honest, i need advice about how to get rid of it. I've tried EVERYTHING. I've tried using different soaps, using no soap at all and just hot water, I've even tried using wash especially for "feminine areas". I get a lot of discharge, too. So could someone give me a little advice on how to make this embarrassing odor go away before my boyfriend and I's 5 year anniversary? Thanks!
If you have a odor than you probably have a bacterial infection which should get treated with anti biotic. I don't suggest using any scented soaps which will not help your problem, just irritate it. There are over the counter test that you can purchase at a Walgreen Rite Aid, etc. to detect what you have but for the meantime you could buy vaginal wipes that you could use to temporary stop the odor but you really should see a gynecologist


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Another advocacy group is coming to the aid of the financially-strapped Range Women's Advocates in Virginia.
Advocates for Family Peace (AFFP) has been serving families experiencing domestic violence for over 30 years in Itasca County, MN.
AFFP is working to extend its services to families experiencing domestic violence in northern St. Louis County. AFFP is in communication with the Range Women's Advocates board of directors.
It is the goal of AFFP to have no disruption of services to victims of domestic violence and their children in northern St. Louis County.
RWA is facing the potential of having to close, because of a loss of state funding. On Friday, four of the seven on staff are being laid off.
In addition, it is also the goal of AFFP to continue the Range Intervention Program (R.I.P.) batterers intervention groups and the group for women who have been arrested. During this period of transition, victims of domestic violence can continue to call the Range Women's Advocates office at 218-749-5054 or 800-343-5054 and can now also call Advocates for Family Peace office at 218-326-0388 or 800-909-8336.
AFFP is a six-program agency that serves victims of domestic violence and their children through advocacy, housing, batterers intervention program for men and fathers, groups for women who have been arrested, supervised visitation and exchange, and parent education.


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Used to teach at SouthwellSchool...
Update needed... Is he still alive ?
Yes he is, living out at Cambridge, hasn't changed much, still rocks backwards and forwards when standing, he claims he can't run as fast as he used to be able to, he is still a keen golfer but can only manage 9 holes, but he still walks the course with one of those electric golf club caddies.
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DL had another "preview" for CMs yesterday, and I FINALLY got a chance to ride. In fact, I rode 5 times! ;) Ok, so here's the scoop for those who are interested. The attraction and queue look GREAT, but only the FOLLOWING have changed: the loading area (where you board the rockets), the rockets themselves, the first two lifts at launch (lifts A and B), and the re-entry tunnel. Everything else is largely the same as we all remember it from 2002 and before. A detailed description of the ride is below:
You load in the same 6 rows as always. New station gates (translucent) and other overlays adorn the new boarding area. The space ship overhead has been clad with new pannelling but has the same basic shape as the old "DL-3000" ship. It's number now reads "DL05." As you board, you go through the same weight and safety check as always. The rockets themselves look extremely similar to the old ones, but the shoulder rests are not nearly as high because the speakers are set flat accross the top (horizontally) instead of vetically as before. As you are dispatched the music begins with a fantastic choral crischendo through the rocket's dedicated tweeters. The sound was so clear and crisp...I was extremely impressed (and was smiling pretty big). The first scene is dark...As you turn right and head up the first lift, the lights slowly come up revealing a metallic room with brushed aluminum accents. Quite beautiful. Orange lights accent the metal. An overhead com channel can be heard..."Power transfer in 3....2....1"...as these words are spoken, your rocket passes by two large orange lights that turn blue as the word "one" is spoken. Electric sounds are heard as you head into scene two. Scene two is a blue and black tunnel with rectangular blue runner lights along the walls and ceiling. WOOP WOOP WOOP alarms sound as your move through this scene. The next scene is lift B (the main lift into the mountain). As you move through this scene, you hear the com chat again overhead. "Destination coordinates locked..." [or something like that...I cant remember exactly]. The tunnel itself projects a unified scene over all the screens that line it inside and a slow and disorienting spinning sensation can be felt. As the com chat is heard, each screen individually, and in sequence "LOCKS" with a loud THUD as red bars appear over the spinning image. As you look ahead the fanstastic projection of a nebula begins to swirl and flash through at the mouth of the tunnel (inside the mountain). Just as you reach the mouth of the tunnel, the nebula dissolves into a blue flash. Now you are in the mountain slowly moving up lift c. Music pulses in the background, slowly building as you climb the lift. Again the com chat is heard overhead, announcing a launch in 10...9...8........when the announcer hits one, the ride begins (as does the music available on the recently released CDs).
The coaster runs as we all remember it (but it is now air conditioned to FREEZING perfection ;), and it is MUCH DARKER than before. It is nearly impossible to see the track at all anymore)... until...
you hit the re-entry tunnel as whistling sounds fill your ears (like whistling firework shells). Rainbow "pods" fly over, around, and behind your ship as a hard afterburner sound is heard. As your rocket slows, the pods suddenly reverse direction, inducing an intense feeling of a shift into "reverse" which is quite suprising (and fun). After this, the com is heard overhead one final time announcing your return to the space port. The rocket pulls into the station and the occupants cheer! :D


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WOW! The sooner this one's forgotten the better! I think we all have acted like we are "brain-dead" at times. I'll bet Ms. Pennington would like a vacation right now.
Good Luck to all graduates!!!!
So very heart warming to see so many smiles & kids having fun!
Yes, they absolutely were appropiate in cancelling Nugent.
Nugents' remarks? My god... whatever hapened to dignity?
You bet... reinstate that law ASAP......also include mandatory helmets when climbing/using a ladder, riding in a convertable,(top down) water skiing, riding horses and... my god don't forget, the dreaded bicycle!! These deadly actions must be dealt with severly, the sooner the better!! My god, people having fun?? Hard to believe is'nt it?
You bet, reinstate that law ASAP!! Don't forget to include mandatory helmets when climbing/using a ladder, riding in a convertable, (top down) water or snow skiing, riding in a boat, riding a horse and, don't forget the deadly bicycle!! We must deal with these people who want to have fun, severely!! I mean... my god...if we spend money on people medically, it might cut in on the millions/billions we use(d) to bail out folks on Wall Street!
Hard to believe this law ever existed in the first place. What about folks who want to ride around in a convertable or, fly airplanes for pleasure? How about folks climbing ladders around the house? Such BS!! Thanks to insurance, (mega-profits) companies, we no longer have as much fun as we used to. (Tobboggan runs, lake/swim areas w/diving boards etc. looong gone!) If some of you people had your way, we would'nt be able to leave the house except in a (protective) bubble.
Is'nt it obvious this scumbag murdered his daughter? His being silent about her wherabouts make it pretty likely, does'nt it? If I were on a jury and that charge was brought, I would vote to convict, circumstantial eveidence or not.
AMEN!! Been riding for over 40 yrs. Only motorcycle fatality, (friend) I have seen, "was not" a head injury.
The helmet law is BS! Why don't we make boaters or someone who climbs a ladder, wear a helmet? I know that may sound asinine but, where do we draw the line with government telling us how safe we must be? There is absolutely no data to support the "suggested" benefit of wearing a helmet.
Forever may it be a choice/freedom!!
It is very hard to believe Rush Windbag even has a "following" but, then again, a lot of folks actually think Lee Harvey Oswald shot JFK. Some people are just stuck in negative gear.
True wisdom and intelligence, "does not" include negative thoughts or actions.
Message Master? You mean "Minister Of Propaganda". Another jerk telling us how bad we are. What b-------!!
Just another (pathetic) somebody, stuck in "negative gear"! Please... a leader who thinks positively. This kind of rhetoric, Limbaugh, Hannity, Beck etc: is nothing but crap. How about some ideas??? And these jokers call themselves "people of faith"???
How can you call this a "left" issue? It's just plain wrong what was done and yes, they should go after the greedy b------- on Wall St. Also, hey dunderheads, this all started while Goergie Jr. was in office. Maybe some of you do indeed remember the his reign of absolute stupidity?
Sorry to be ignorant but, who is Moose Lady?
I don't care what anybody else thinks...what Paterno knew was very, very wrong. Sadly, a person I used to admire, was an enabler to something that is almost as horrible as murder.
Strange how we human beings refuse to see or admit, (sometimes) what is directly in front of our face.
You gotta be kidding, an ounce of coke, crack, & pot?? Sounds like inner-city Detroit. This kid is only 18? Used to be Kentwood was known as an "up-scale" suburb. I guess those days are loooong gone! People might want to wake up. That kind of activity there, is not a very good sign to say the least!
What an absolute bunch of b-------!!! A federal prosecutor using/wasting "our" time & tax money, to let someone out early?? This article (and thinking) should be on the comics page.
WOW! Some of you folks should watch the video again! Come on, ease up on each other. We all deal w/depression in our own way. Some better that others. I hope this kid has some friend(s) he can lean on!
They don't call him "The Hangin' Post" for nothing! Back in the mid-80s, he threw me in jail for 2 days, because my wife had an open beer in our car. I was stone sober.
Heaven help us, PLEASE!!!!!!!


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Britain's Defense Ministry says an acoustic device that can be used as a "sonic weapon" will be deployed during the London Olympics.
The ministry says the long-range acoustic device, which can emit an ear-piercing beam of sound, will mostly be used as a high-powered loudspeaker to issue verbal warnings to boats on the River Thames.
The ministry said late Friday the American-made device is among a "broad range of assets" used by the armed forces to provide security during the London Games, which run from July 27 to August 12.
Britain's Press Association reports that the maker of the device, LRAD Corporation, previously sold the device to the U.S. army for crowd control in Iraq.
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The administration has been criticized on its approach to Iran for apparently taking the military option off the table. So on Meet the Press, Admiral Mike Mullen was trying, I think, to correct the impression that this was not a viable alternative should sanctions fail. However, he sure didn't do a good job of making the military option sound credible:
What I try to do when I talk about that is, is identify the space between those two outcomes, which is pretty narrow, in which I think the diplomacy, the kind of sanctions, the kind of international pressure that, that is being applied, I am hopeful works. I, I, I recognize that there isn't that much space there. But, quite frankly, I am extremely concerned about both of those outcomes." Yeah, it's virtually unintelligible.
He wasn't through tripping over his tongue:
None of them are good in a sense that it's certainly an outcome that I don't seek, or that, that we wouldn't seek. At the same time, and for what I talked about before, is, is not just the consequences of the action itself, but the things that could result after the fact
Finally, grudgingly, he acknowledged that the military does have a plan if, as David Gregory put it, "it should come to that."
Mullen and especially Obama are going to have to do a whole lot better than that to convince the mullahs that they face an attack if they don't give up their dream of a nuclear program. One suspects that the Obami at this point — no matter how much they improve their public utterances — aren't capable of impressing the mullahs' with their determination to use all available means to thwart Iran's nuclear ambitions. The administration's failure to maintain a credible threat of force remains one of the most inexplicable and incompetent aspects of its approach to the most dire national security issue we face.


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Haybale Buy/Sell Automation is an automation software which helps you automate the process of buying and selling of haybale in Farmville. Continuously buying and selling of haybale can quickly increase your XP and thus help you in quick leveling up.
This is a Cash/XP tradeoff technique to earn quick farm XP.
If you got lot of cash to spare then u can get quick XP by buying and selling Haybale again and again.
Cost of haybale is 100
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Vampire Diaries Season 4 Poll: Who Should Stefan Date Next?
It's not a question of would we hit that, it's when can we hit that. And now that Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) are officially in Splitsville, it's time to put on the heels and shellac on some makeup for your chance up at the Stefan bat.
Of course, none of us actually live in Mystic Falls, so we'll have to leave the hair pulling to the ladies who do. Here are the eligible Vampire Diaries bachelorettes up for grabs:
April (Grace Phipps): The token human would make a nice snack for Stefan on those lonely nights, but would she betray Elena for a chance at Stefan? (We might, to be fair.)
Caroline (Candice Accola): This seems unlikely to us, especially since Caroline is still healing from Tyler's (Michael Trevino) departure and Klaus (Joseph Morgan) is waiting in the wings. Still, this is Vampire Diaries, you never know who will hook up next.
Bonnie (Kat Graham): Some witchy-vamp sex would certainly be fun to watch — she lights the candles with a spell, he bites her neck in return — and it would be interesting to see how Elena would react. We're not ruling this one out just yet.
Rebekah (Claire Holt): More crazy sex, anyone? We could definitely see this happening, if she weren't leaving for New Orleans so soon...
So, if you got to live vicariously through any one of these gals, who would it be?
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RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) — Fewer teachers, fewer classes and fewer options are what many Virginia students are facing. Today students from the Maggie Walker Governor's School took their concerns to the General Assembly. The nearly 60 students took a field trip with a purpose to Capitol Square to speak with lawmakers.
"This is critical," Maggie Walker Junior student Matthew King said. "What you see here and what you see behind me is the future of this country. And I think education is a critical investment."
The students and state leaders met face-to-face, to discuss ways to avoid budget cuts to the 19 Virginia Governor's Schools. The state schools are also facing the possibility of having to lay off teachers. And when it comes to some educators finding themselves ineligible for Governor Bob McDonnell's proposed salar raise, Matthew King wants to take the issue straight to the governor.
"I would say 'Governor, Thank You so much for the two-percent salary increase. I think our teachers desperately need it. But I think I it should apply to all teachers in Virginia.'"
"We are at a crisis point in the state," Marianne Macon, Maggie Walker PTSA representative said. "So this is not just for their school, it's for schools all over the Commonwealth."
Already several lawmakers have shown their support, by putting forth an amendment that calls for nearly a $300,000 annual increase for Governor's Schools.