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With a little planning and a couple of strategies you can save up to 30%, 40% and even as much a 50% or more on your regular grocery shopping. You can find coupons for the items that you buy all the time and wind up saving a substantial amount of money. It doesn't take as much energy as you might think and the savings are absolutely worth it.
Grocery Coupons
It will take some planning to completely get the benefit of the savings that grocery coupons can afford you. There are some definite tips and techniques that you should take into consideration as you start to use grocery coupons to save money. One thing to take into consideration is that just because you have a coupon it does not necessarily mean that you are saving money. If you end up purchasing a lot of things that you wouldn't ordinarily purchase then you in fact ends up spending more money instead of saving money and that defeats your purpose.
For many years manufacturers have given coupon savings in an effort to get consumers to purchase or try new items. If you are purchasing something that you would usually buy or something that you wanted to try a grocery coupon can save you money in the long run but when you are not careful and you end up buying things just because you have a coupon you could wind up wasting money. Only use coupons on the things that you would buy anyway.
Another consideration is the price of the item. Sometimes a brand name item will cost you more than a generic or store-brand item even when you use a coupon. Many times the quality of the generic or store-bought product is equal to the brand-name item but sometimes it is not. You may decide that occasionally a certain brand is worth the additional cost and a coupon can offset that additional cost. But make sure that your loyalty to the name brand is worth the extra cost by at least considering the generic and store brands first.
When you combine manufacturer's grocery coupons along with in-store sales and in-store coupons then you can maximize your grocery coupon savings. Be aware of prices in the stores that you shop at and take advantage of all you can as far as sales and in-store coupons go. You will end up saving more money that way.
Saving Money With Groceries Coupons
There are a lot of guidelines out there to save money at the grocery store. The best thing is to do what works for you but a review of some of the greatest tips is always a great reminder that these things really do work.
The leading major rule of grocery shopping is always make a list and stick to it. The grocery store is an easy place to shop on impulse because there is such a huge selection. If you have a list and you stick to it you can propose your budget and you will save a extensive total of money in the long run.
Compare the unit price of the item. The largest parcel is not inevitably the best deal. Supermarkets are required to list the unit price for the shopper. You can usually find it below the piece on the sticker on the shelf. When you look at the unit price it is easy to comparison shop for value.
If you are only planning on buying a few items leave the cart or the basket at the front. If you have to lug the product in your arms it is easier to withstand the inducement to procure it. It just makes sense to steer clear of impulse shopping to leave the cart and the basket at the front of the store if you were only planning on buying a few things.
If you shop at the edges of the store you will purchase healthier food and conserve money. The healthiest food is around the edges, the produce, the butcher block, the dairy case and even the deli. The things in the middle is packaged and processed so it is usually not as healthful and along with all of that it costs you more cash! Shop on the edge!
Disregard brand loyalties and choose generic. If you are not satisfied with the product you can always go back to the brand name items later but you need to at least evaluate the other brands, the store brands and the generics. The point is to save money and often the quality of the lesser brands is equal.
Arrange your shopping with menus for the week or more so that you can make one large outing instead of many smaller trips. You will diminish your opportunities to spend too much cash and you will save time and energy. One trip where you get as much as you need for a week or two will save you money over going to the store every other day or more.
Procure from the bulk bins. Usually you can save quite a bit if you just use your own containers at home rather than purchasing already packaged food. This saves you money and it also saves the natural world as it reduces pointless packaging that will just go to rubbish. Consider these tips and make up your own to save the most cash at the grocery store.
Where can you locate the best grocery coupons?
Well the fact is that grocery coupons are everywhere. The Sunday editions of most major newspapers always have a large selection of grocery coupons. Grocery coupons can also be found in magazines and flyers and even on receipts from the stores that you shop at. But by far the best place to find grocery coupons is on the Internet. There are many websites out there with a great variety of grocery coupons and most just require a zip code or an email.
It can be very worthwhile and not to mention easy and fun to use grocery coupons. You can end up saving 50% and even more on the products that you have to buy anyway. Using grocery coupons is simple and exciting and definitely worth the time and energy it takes.
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Semih Erden?????
posted at 4/4/2012 2:43 PM EDTA scout for one of the internet mock draft services said that Semih's attitude might be his own worst enemy. Now I see it. Some games, when the Cavs used to play him, he looked sort of focused, other games he was nowhere close to being in the flow. When the cameras are aiming at the bench, in a lot of games he didn't play, he could be seen laughing and joking. He insisted in the Cleveland newspaper that he could have a serious attitude. No wonder Kevin Garnett supposedly tried to snap him back into reality. Then last night happened: Semih went out and played like a freak'n wildman, showing off his athletic ability as the Cavs were getting beat up against the Spurs. 12 min., 11 pts., from 4-7 field and 3-4 from the line, 3 off.rb, 1 stl, 1 turnover, 1 pf. He may not be with the Cavs next year unless he becomes more consistant. What is going on with this guy ???
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posted at 4/4/2012 3:10 PM EDTHard to tell. He has some ability for certain. I mean he never looked like a guy that was going to be a star but he was active and had some nice little moves.I honestly havent paid a bit of attention to him this year with Cleveland but even when he played in Europe he never put up big numbers.
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posted at 4/5/2012 9:21 AM EDTIt's not easy to play when the whole team is awful. The organization has given up. The players know this and so have they. As usual, another Cleveland team (organization) tanking the season for draft picks.
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posted at 4/5/2012 11:46 AM EDTIn Response to Re: Semih Erden?????:It's not easy to play when the whole team is awful. The organization has given up. The players know this and so have they. As usual, another Cleveland team (organization) tanking the season for draft picks.
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Irving has a shoulder injury now. Varejaou is out a large % of the season and still not playing. Boobie is out for the season. Sessons was traded away because he probably wouldn't resign. The Cavs are playing a few NBDL players big minutes. I don't think the Cavs are tanking this season. But I have been known to be wrong before.


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This blog isn't private but it also gets no traffic. Granted, I haven't posted since October of 2013 but nevertheless, it was not visited even then. The post also seems to more properly fit into the context of the theme of the blog, my perceived vision of the collision between the counter cultural waters of religious conservatism and society today.
From here on, what appears is strictly stream of consciousness writing. I have been wrestling like Jacob with an angel for two years now and after my time in Missouri, I am ready to face my fear, loathing, and distrust head-on. If I am called to love and trust in God, no exceptions, then there has to be a way out of this morass.
- My fear of Islam's power and influence on the world and how the world will appear in the future, how it will effect my children and my children's children
- My awareness that Islam is no respecter of art representations of God and His prophets in any religious context. Afghanistan's great buddha's (1500 years old in 2001) are a clear modern example of this.
- Knowledge of Islam's exposure to heretical Christian beliefs that warped "believers" and made them vulnerable to the forces of Muslim believers in what is now modern day Saudi Arabia. Arians, Monophysites, and Nestorians all existed side by side then, with incomplete understanding of Christ's teaching and held heretical views. This incomplete knowledge led to Mohammad's own lack of understanding of true Christianity. Hence, one of the many reason for the severe errors of Islam.
- Consider the challenge to Christians to resist Islam's growing numbers throughout the world.
- What will happen when non-Arab Muslims finally "get" that they are not full and equal believers and never will be because only the Arabic language in the Koran can contain the pure revelation of Allah. Not speaking and understanding Arabic makes the majority of Muslim believers second class believers. This will not go over well when it is finally understood.
- Islam wants the high numbers (convert, have lots of babies) but Arabs claim exclusive and complete knowledge only to their small group.
- The more I read, the more I come to believe that Islam itself is a heresy, a corrupt version of Christianity. Corrupt and deeply flawed.
- Read more of Pope Emeritus Benedict and his writing (and its meaning and implications) of his suggestion of having a smaller but purer church in the future.
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The 8x8 Virtual Office cloud communications suite provides small and medium businesses (SMBs) with services such as hosted VoIP, contact center, UC and videoconferencing. According to the company, customers can select local phone numbers in each province as well as virtual numbers from Canada, the US and around the world, both of which save inbound callers the expense of long-distance charges. Companies with locations in Canada and the US can now have a single, virtual PBX enabling extension dialing with high definition audio between international locations, all with no per minute charges. 8x8's Virtual Office also gives SMBs the option, at no additional cost, of extending those services to smartphones and tablets, enabling their employees to stay productive and responsive on the road and at home.All 8x8 services comply with applicable Canadian laws, including the ability to locate 911 callers, which many SMBs consider a key requirement before they'll consider VoIP. 8x8 also meets Canadian tax laws, giving customers the peace of mind that their mission-critical communications services won't be lost due to noncompliance. 8x8's services will be delivered from its network of data centers in the US and Saskatchewan, Canada."8x8's cloud communications services are designed to provide the reliability, flexibility and scalability that Canadian companies need," said 8x8 Chairman and CEO Bryan Martin. "More than 30,000 US businesses use 8x8, and this expansion is a major first step toward providing SMBs worldwide with a cost-effective, enterprise-grade way to empower their communications."
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Posted: February 21, 2013|
A couple have been left with a hefty garage repair bill – and say it came after a diesel pump at Tesco in Shepton Mallet filled their tank with petrol.
Adam Underwood said: "On December 26 my wife filled our Land Rover Freelander with diesel from the Tesco service station at Shepton.
"The tank was almost empty and she put more than 50 litres in. On the following day she went to the same filling station to fill our other diesel car. She noticed that many of the diesel pumps were closed which was unusual but it didn't seem important at the time."
They hardly used the Land Rover over Christmas but the day after Mr Underwood returned to work (January 3) he found it wouldn't start. He called his local garage who discovered there was petrol in the fuel tank which had caused the car to break down.
Mr Underwood said: "The bill for the work carried out was £414.12 plus the cost of the fuel that Tesco supplied us with (about £70), which had to be drained.
"Whether there will be any long term damage is uncertain although petrol can cause seals in a diesel engine to degrade."
The couple, from Doulting, are outraged Tesco has refused to accept responsibility, despite being presented with the receipt for diesel.
"On the advice of our garage we contacted Tesco to find out if they had any problems over Christmas.
"The supervisor at the local Tesco quickly denied any knowledge and commented that they hadn't had any mix-ups for some time.
"We were unhappy with this response and requested that they reprinted our receipt for fuel. They flatly refused saying it was not possible.
"My wife found the original receipt – proof that we had bought diesel from the Tesco filling station. Tesco had obviously provided us with contaminated fuel."
The couple complained to Tesco, "got passed from pillar to post" and eventually were asked to complete a vehicle damage report by customer services, which they handed in with the original receipt and the report from the garage.
Mr Underwood said: "After a week we received a response telling us that no one else had complained and they were not going to honour our complaint.
"We were very displeased as under law of trade description we had been provided with incorrect goods that were not fit for purpose and have consequentially caused expensive damage to our vehicle.
"My wife made attempts to contact the member of Tesco staff that sent the letter, eventually speaking to a colleague who was beyond rude, completely unsympathetic and did not want to hear the facts but instead insisted that because no one else had made a complaint they weren't prepared to take ours seriously."
A Tesco spokeswoman said: "Following Mr Underwood's complaint we carried out a thorough investigation. Our fuel and tanks are checked on a daily basis and we have found no evidence of petrol contamination in our diesel. We received no other complaints from customers in December and January."
Mr Underwood added that he is disgusted with Tesco's "sheer arrogance" and the way their complaint has been handled.
He said: "Diesel cars will still run with petrol in them and it is all down to the concentration, so anyone else having a problem would depend on the concentration that was in the Tesco pumps and how much diesel the person filling had in their tank already. Unfortunately for us our tank was nearly empty when we filled up and also it was Boxing Day, so I guess not many people were filling their tanks on that day.
"It is so unjust as Tesco must have known whether they had contaminated fuel as the following day most of the diesel pumps were shut down."
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1. Forever 21 scarf
Orginally $14.80, on sale $6.99 +50% off clearance + tax = $3.79
This was an impluse buy with the girls that I semi-regret because I realized when I got home, when will I ever use this?!
3. Macy's Hue Flat Socks
Originally 3 for $16 - $10 Macy's anniversary card holder "gift card" + tax = $7.40
I've been shopping around and noticed places like Nordstrom Rack and TjMaxx sell these socks 2 pairs for $5.99. I really like these socks because it has the gel slip-grip in the back. I've tried flat socks without the grip and the gel does help the sock stay up as you walk. It also helps with avoiding minor blisters when breaking in new shoes.
4. Ojon Damage Repair Shampoo
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5. Old Navy Swim Suit
Originally $44.94, on sale $9.97 - 10% receipt coupon + tax = $9.75
I love this swim suit!
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Originally $19.99, on sale $12.00+ tax = $13.02
7. Express strapless sun dress via TjMaxx (worn here)
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8. Nike Shorts via Nordstrom Rack
Originally $40, Nordstrom Rack $23.90, on sale $7.90 + tax = $8.61
9. Target cardigan
Originally $22.99, on sale $11.48 + tax = $12.46
10. H&M Disney t-shirt
Originally $12.95 - $10 Wrapp giftcard + tax = $5.37
I don't normally buy t-shirts, especially Disney themed tops, but my friend and I was headed to Disneyland and I thought why not. I felt so spirited! Unforuntaely, the weather was in the high 40's and low 50's the entire time we were there. Lets just hope I can still fit in a few years when I return.
11. Cotton On jeans
Originally 29.95, on sale $10 + tax = $10.85 + $10 hem = $20.85
January 2013 total $114.83
I bought so much stuff in January! When I was gathering everything for the photo I was trying to do this off the top of my head, but had to refer to my notes on my phone. I am pretty surprised. Hopefully, February will be a better (less spending) month.
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Queen of British Soul Beverley Knight has been one of the UK's most consistent artists of the past 15 years, scoring several top 10 albums, including the platinum selling Voice: The Best Of Beverley Knight. She has sold over a million albums in the UK along the way, including four gold certified albums. She was awarded an MBE by the Queen in 2007 for her services to British music and her charity work, has won three MOBO Awards, and been nominated for Best Female at the Brit Awards three times and for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize twice.
Her live performances have gained her a legion of famous fans from David Bowie to Prince, Take That to Quincy Jones. She supported Prince at his 21 Nights O2 shows in summer 2007 and he was so taken by Beverley's live set he flew her to LA in February 2008 to perform with him at his post-Oscars party, where they were joined on stage by Stevie Wonder. She also supported Take That in their reunion arena tour, joining them on stage for Relight My Fire.
Wolverhampton born Knight has toured the UK several times in her own right over the last decade and a half and has sold out London's Royal Albert Hall on three occasions since she debuted there in 2007. Her latest critically acclaimed album Soul UK, was a top 15 charting album upon its release in July 2011. It sees her paying tribute to the British soul artists who inspired her, including Soul II Soul, Loose Ends, Omar and Roachford.
Her broadcasting work includes presenting four series of Radio 2 show Beverley's Gospel Nights, and appearing in two series of hit BBC1 show Just the Two of Us. In the last few years she has also been a regular guest on Loose Women as well as winning BBC1's Celebrity Mastermind.
Beverley is an ambassador for many charities such as Christian Aid and has travelled to areas affected by disease and poverty to help raise awareness. She is an active campaigner for anti-Aids organisations such as the Stop AIDS Campaign and The Terrence Higgins Trust.
In the summer of 2012, Beverley wowed a 1 billion viewing audience with a rendition of the song I Am What I Am, the finale of the London 2012 Paralympics Opening Ceremony. In September 2013, Beverley Knight joined the cast of the West End musical, The Bodyguard, to play the leading role of Oscar-nominated superstar Rachel Marron. Beverley has since received rave reviews for her West End debut from audiences and media alike.
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Some would think that purchasing a campground on October 31st would be a scary endeavor, but not for Dave, Jolene and Chris Queen, who in 2007 did just that.
No strangers to the RV world, since they have owned an independent RV Park for over 12 years, they were looking for a way to double the fun.
"We have enjoyed running our independent RV park and were looking for a way to meet more great people", says Dave, "and this campground gives us perfect opportunities."
The kids are really where the joy of the campground is. "To see the kids, with their great sense of adventure and being able to be part of that adventure, makes each day here fun," says Jolene.
"We want to create memories for everyone that visits our park," says Chris, "We love the interaction and being part of the enthusiasm that they have for camping and RVing."
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The free web mapping service from Google is everywhere, it seems to appear on every other website and new web apps are appearing every day. But, how do they do it? Hopefully this article will help you on your way.
Google Map API Links and Downloads
Homepage: http://code.google.com/apis/maps/index.html.
Download: Sign up for a Google Map Api key here.
Docs: Google Map Api Docs.
Google Maps for your Mobile: Google Maps Mobile
How can I use it? (Tutorials)
1. Working with Google Maps.
This is a great article from .net which will give you a create overview of what you can do with Google Maps.
2.Keep it simple User Guide to Google Maps.
Visit and Learn have written this tutorial on the basics of implementing Google maps.
3. Articles and Tutorials on Google Maps.
And of course Google themselves have the best indepth tutorials.
4.Google Maps API Tutorial.
Making instant maps by embedding maps.google.com from ecoynm.
5.Google Maps API Tutorial from Lifehacker.
Some great examples
Name: Plottr.
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Name: My Space Map.
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Life+Times Video Premiere: The Bright Light Social Hour "Infinite Cities"2015.02.17
Life+Times Video Premiere: The Bright Light Social Hour "Infinite Cities"
Whether it's Stubb's in Austin or Mercury Lounge in NYC, this band brings a live rawness that masterfully bleeds into their records. It's an unmatched je ne sais quoi that makes their sound relatable to the listener and devoid of condescension. Their level of musicianship paired with creativity is apparent in their visual art too. Regarding the exclusive Life + Times premiere of the "Infinite Cities" music video, Jack states that he "wanted to recreate a day in our (TBLSH) life on tour, mainly from the perspective of our drummer, Jo (Joseph), who happens to live with bipolar II." The video, shot near their home studio on Lake Travis outside of Austin, captures an unexpected "post-apocalyptic" landscape. Jack adds, "In the video, he struggles with depression [and] depersonalization as the band travels and arrives in a strange place where colorful people open our minds, and we share music with them."
"Infinite Cities" has a double meaning that also speaks to inner strength. Curtis further adds, "'Infinite Cities' came up from a few particularly long stretches on the road. There's an ache in the remoteness, a sense of isolation and estrangement, but also a quiet discovery of home and peace in a shifting setting. Lonely, but buoyed by a kind of family born in distance."
Click here to pre-order Space is Still the Place.
The Bright Light Social Hour Premieres New Song "Slipstream" on Consequence of Sound2015.02.04
Nashville, San Diego + More Shows Added to Spring Tour
New Album Space Is Still the Place Available on March 10, 2015
"'Slipstream', is a lush, space-western odyssey. Rolling in with a plodding bass line and restrained drumming, the track builds slowly before a hypnotic guitar riff oozes into the mix.'" – Consequence of Sound
"No matter how much research you put into figuring out who will be the hottest new artists of each year, another act comes into your vision with an output that absolutely blows you away." – The Huffington Post
Today, Austin psychedelic rock outfit The Bright Light Social Hour unveils their new song "Slipstream" on Consequence of Sound. The song is the instant grat track off of their upcoming album Space Is Still The Place, which will be released on March 10, 2015 via Frenchkiss Records. PRESS HERE to pre-order the album.
The band will celebrate the release of their album with two performances in New York at Mercury Lounge and at Stubb's in their hometown of Austin, TX before hitting the road for a Spring tour, with newly added shows in San Diego, Nashville, San Antonio and more. See full routing below, and for more information, visit www.thebrightlightsocialhour.com/dates.
The 10-track collection was written, performed, produced and engineered by the band at their home studio in Austin, TX, and mixed by Chris Coady (Beach House, TV On The Radio, Future Islands). PRESS HERE to listen to single "Infinite Cities," on The Huffington Post.
The Bright Light Social Hour convened while Curtis Roush and Jack O'Brien attended graduated school together at the University of Texas in Austin. Following graduation, they released their first self-titled LP in 2010. In the months and years that followed, their songs won over their hometown, and they scored six awards at the SXSW 2011 Austin Music Awards. Space is Still the Place encompasses the idea of a "Future South," which was developed by the band after touring across the country, heavily in the South, over the last few years. While on the road, the band usually stayed with people in various cities instead of hotels and gained a new perspective on the struggle young Americans faced after experiencing it first-hand.
"It was shocking," said Curtis. "We realized how few individuals were working jobs they felt self-actualized by to some extent. They're pedaling for survival. Our generation has grown up in continuous financial crises, a lot of unemployment, a lack of opportunity, widening inequality, and pervasive issues of race, gender, and class. We're taking a lens to some of these gritty realities and espousing an optimistic, frontier-looking gaze into the future. 'Future South' is both an aesthetic and political
statement. We're taking forms and influences from soul, blues, and gritty southern music and ushering them forward."
The Bright Light Social Hour is Curtis Roush [guitar, vocals, synths], Jack O'Brien [bass, vocals, synths], and Joseph Mirasole [drums, synths].
Space Is Still The Place Track Listing:
1. Sweet Madelene
2. Slipstream
3. Dreamlove
4. Ghost Dance
5. Sea of the Edge
6. Aperture
7. Ouroboros
8. Infinite Cities
9. The Moon
10. Escape Velocity
The Bright Light Social Hour Announce New Album & Tour Dates2015.01.20
The Bright Light Social Hour are releasing their newest album, Space is Still The Place on March 10, 2015! We're so excited to be working with these guys!
Along with a new album, TBLSH also have new tour dates! Check below to see if they're headed your way in 2015.
2/15 Miami, FL @ Coconut Grove Arts Festival
2/21 Laredo, TX @ Jalapeño Festival
3/5 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge (Early Show)
3/6 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge (Late Show)
3/7 Philadelphia, PA @ Boot & Saddle
3/27 Austin, TX @ Stubb's **Official Album Release Show**
3/31 New Orleans, LA @ Gasa Gasa
4/1 Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl
4/2 Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits
4/3 Orlando, FL @ Social
4/4 Tampa, FL @ State Theatre
4/7Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
4/8 Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle
4/9 Washington DC @ DC9
4/10 Brooklyn, NY @ Baby's All Right
4/11 Boston, MA @ Middle East (Upstairs)
4/12 Burlington, VT @ High Ground Lounge
4/14 Montreal, QC @ Quai Des Brumes
4/15 Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
4/16 Grand Rapids, MI @ Founders Taproom
4/17 Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
4/18 Cincinnati, OH @ Woodward Theatre
4/21 St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway
4/22 Little Rock, AK @ Stickyz
4/23 Tulsa, OK @ Vanguard
4/24 Dallas, TX @ Kessler
4/28 El Paso, TX @ Lowbrow Palace
4/29 Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar
5/1 Los Angeles, CA @ Bootleg Theatre
5/2 Costa Mesa, CA @ Wayfarer
5/3 San Francisco, CA @ Chapel
5/5 Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
5/6 Vancouver, BC @ Media Club
5/8 Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
5/9 Spokane, WA @ The Barlett
5/10 Boise, ID @ Neurolux
5/12 Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
5/13 Denver, CO @ Bluebird


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HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. - The William and Mary Tribe women's basketball team dropped a hard-fought league contest to Hofstra, 82-75, on Thursday evening inside the Mack Sports Complex. For the year, William and Mary falls to 9-12 overall and 2-8 in CAA play, while Hofstra improves to 16-5 on the season and 8-2 in league action.
On a night where scoring was abundant, W&M placed five players in double-digit scoring totals. Leading the charge was junior center Jaclyn McKenna who poured in a team-high 16 points on 5-of-10 shooting from the floor. Junior forward Emily Correal notched her 10th double-double of the season, scoring 14 points and pulling down 12 rebounds. Senior guards Katherine DeHenzel and Taysha Pye netted 12 points each. True freshman Kyla Kerstetter tallied a career-high 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting from the field.
Hofstra opened the contest charging out on an 11-2 run. Answering back, the College reeled off a run of its own. A McKenna lay-up with 12:16 remaining capped off a 9-2 Tribe run, and cut the Pride lead to, 13-11. After trading baskets for the next five minutes, W&M took its first lead of the game when Correal laid it in off the glass, giving the Tribe a 22-21 advantage. For the remainder of the half, William and Mary held court. Aldridge's drive and pull-up jumper from the elbow with 50 seconds left pushed W&M's margin to 36-31. Hofstra added a bucket as the half closed, but the Green and Gold owned a 36-33 lead at intermission.
In her return home, McKenna paced the College in the first-half, tallying 10 points, and three rebounds while going a perfect 4-of-4 from the foul line. DeHenzel also got in to the mix by pouring in nine. Rounding out the first half effort was Correal, who notched four points and six boards.
As the second frame got underway, Hofstra regained the lead at the 16:39 mark, on a made jumper by Marie Malone. With 10:23 remaining, Hofstra owned a 60-49 lead. The Green and Gold responded with an 8-2 run. True freshman Jazmen Boone and Kerstetter sparked the run, combining to score four points.
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minutes left to play. However, Hofstra
scored the next five points to secure the 82-75, victory.
For the game, W&M shot 45.3 (29-of-64) percent from the field and 66.7 percent (14-of-21) from that charity stripe. The College hit the boards hard, ripping down 41. As a team, the Green and Gold dished out 16 assists, led individually by junior Janine Aldridge's five.
Shante Evans led the Hofstra effort with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Candice Bellocchio chipped in 14 points and 11 assists. The Pride finished the game shooting 41.8 percent (33-of-79) from the floor.
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Thomas Clayton irritated fans at Qualcomm Stadium when he flexed his biceps after breaking a long run late in the game Thursday night.
But his hard-running style may have raised a few eyebrows on the Seattle Seahawks' coaching staff.
Recently picked up off waivers by Seattle after New England released him last week, Clayton took advantage of extended playing time thanks to both Justin Forsett and Marshawn Lynch sidelined. Clayton led the Seahawks in rushing with 16 carries for 62 yards, including a late 25-yard touchdown to seal Seattle's 24-17 win.
Clayton helped Seattle finish with 133 yards on the ground.
"I was definitely pleased with the offensive line," Clayton said. "They did an amazing job all game. So I definitely like to give thanks to those guys, and it was awesome blocking down field in order for me to make that cut for the touchdown, so just my hat goes off to my teammates."
The Kansas State graduate fits in perfectly with Seattle's zone blocking scheme, a hard runner that makes one cut and gets downhill. Clayton said he earned the nickname Tommy Gun in college because of his large biceps, and that moniker followed him to the pros, including stops in San Francisco, Cleveland and the Patriots.
"I figured that's what my team wanted, so I gave them a little something," Clayton said about flexing his guns. "It came in college, and it carried over to my first team, San Francisco. And Mike Rob (Seattle fullback Michael Robinson) kind of introduced it to the rest of the team here. And ever since, it kind of caught on, and the coaches are kind of calling me that now."
Carroll was pleased to see an improvement in the running game, after his team finished second-worst in the league in rushing last year, averaging 89 yards a contest.
"Beautiful," Carroll said. "I thought the formula of how it worked out came out fine. The fact that we were running the ball in the fourth quarter is something we really like."
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Health Insurance Exchanges (HIXs) are the electronic marketplaces set up by government and private companies to allow consumers to view, compare and purchase insurance plans from many insurance products on-line. A distinction must be made, however, between public and private exchanges.
Public insurance exchanges have been set up as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (otherwise known as ObamaCare) by the states and, if for those states who have decided to not build one, the Federal government. These exchanges will provide individuals who do not currently have Medicare or employer-sponsored insurance an opportunity to purchase a Qualified Health Plan using the public insurance exchanges. Qualified Health Plans must offer essential health benefits as defined in the ACA. These include ambulatory patient services, emergency services, hospitalization, maternity and newborn care, mental health and substance use disorder services, prescription drugs, rehabilitative services and devices, laboratory services, preventive and wellness services and chronic disease management, and pediatric services (including oral and vision care). Individuals will also be able to determine if they qualify for Medicaid or tax subsidies offered by States and based upon their Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI). Please check your local state for the internet address to access the States or go to https://www.healthcare.gov.
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Rabies is a deadly disease that is usually contracted by being
bitten by an infected animal. By having your pets vaccinated against
rabies, you can help protect your family, yourself and your pets.
However, at times, people contract rabies from wild animals such
as bats, raccoons and rabbits.
Rabies, which is caused by a virus,
affects the central nervous system. Symptoms appear 30 to
50 days after being exposed to the virus.
The severity and location of the bite can affect the amount of
time that passes before symptoms develop. Symptoms include:
If you are bitten by a domestic animal, ask its owner for
information regarding its rabies vaccinations and get the owner's name, address
and telephone number, if possible. Cleanse
the wound well with soap and water, see your physician and report the bite
to the local health department.
If a wild animal bites your pet, call
a veterinarian, the local health department or an animal control
officer to report the incident. You can protect your pets
from other animals by keeping them in the house or a fenced area. You also
should try to kill or contain the wild animal so it may be tested for rabies.
If your
physician suspects you have been exposed to rabies, he or she will order a
series of five rabies shots in your upper arm over a four-week period.
a person exposed
to rabies does not receive prompt treatment, the disease may be fatal.
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Other name: Radiation poisoning
Radiation sickness is damage that occurs to
the body as a result of excessive exposure to ionizing radiation. The exposure
may occur through one major exposure
such as a nuclear explosion or gradually through repeated exposure to very
small doses in a laboratory or plant. It also may occur through radiation
during treatment
for cancer.
Those who work with radioactive material or X-rays should protect
themselves with shields and special clothing that contains lead. Processes
that involve
radioactive substances should be observed through thick panels of special
glass to prevent exposure to the harmful rays.
Symptoms, which usually occur within 24 hours of exposure to radiation,
Long-term effects may include infertility, cancer
and chronic fatigue. Extremely high doses may damage brain tissue and be followed
by death within 48 hours,
which was the cause of many who were directly affected by the nuclear disease
at Chernobyl in 1986.
There is no treatment for radiation sickness, but some
people have survived lethal exposure by receiving bone marrow transplants.
Medication may be prescribed
treat symptoms.
If you think you or someone you know may have been exposed to
radiation, check for normal breathing and circulation. You may need to start
CPR. Remove clothing
and wash with soap and water. Call for emergency medical assistance and report
the exposure to emergency officials.
Other names: Raynaud's phenomenon
Raynaud's disease is a disorder
that occurs when the blood vessels that feed the skin temporarily narrow
and limit blood flow. The skin, which
is then
deprived of oxygen, initially turns white and then blue. Once the arteries
relax and blood flow resumes, the skin becomes red. Raynaud's disease
usually affects the fingers, hands, toes and feet but also may occur in areas
such as
the lips, nose and ears.
Minor exposure to cold temperatures – such
as reaching into the refrigerator or freezer – may trigger an attack.
Stress also plays a role in when and how often a person with Raynaud's
disease experiences an attack.
between the ages of 15 and 50 are diagnosed more often than others. Symptoms include:
Since the symptoms of Raynaud's
disease are temporary, physicians rely largely on the patient's description
of symptoms to diagnose it. The physician probably will also try to determine
if Raynaud's
is the only problem or if other factors are involved, in which case the condition
is categorized
as secondary Raynaud's rather than primary Raynaud's. Factors
known to cause the disease include rheumatoid arthritis, pulmonary hypertension,
smoking and some medications used to treat heart conditions and migraine
Treatment for primary Raynaud's requires that patients protect
their whole bodies, not just the parts affected, from exposure to cold.
They should
use gloves to protect their skin when taking food out of the refrigerator
or freezer. Physicians also recommend avoiding cuts, bruises and other
injuries. Those who smoke are strongly encouraged to quit. Physicians
initially treat
related factors in patients with secondary Raynaud's to reduce or
eliminate attacks of the disease. Prescription medications that relax artery
walls to improve blood flow may be provided to those who do not respond
other methods of disease management.
Reactive Arthritis
Other name: Reiter's syndrome
Reactive arthritis is caused
by a bacteria that initially makes a person sick and then travels
through the body to the joints between
the bones where it causes pain, swelling and stiffness. Reactive
arthritis usually occurs one to three weeks after the infection
and tends to affect only one joint. Most often the joint affected
in a
ankle or toe. The disease also may affect the eyes, skin or muscles;
when this occurs, the condition is referred to as Reiter's
The name "reactive arthritis" means your immune
system is reacting to an infection you have already experienced
such as food
poisoning, other intestinal illness or a sexually transmitted
disease such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. The disease most often
occurs in those between the ages of 30 and 40. Symptoms include:
will help keep muscles strong around joints and reduce strain
on the joints by maintaining weight. In most cases, reactive
arthritis goes away in three to four months, but some people
experience recurring episodes of joint pain. Treatment usually
prescription-strength medication for pain and possibly antibiotics.
Syncytial Virus (RSV)
The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes an illness that resembles
a cold and is very contagious. It will frequently run its own course
in two to three weeks and not cause serious health concerns.
can cause serious concerns when it affects infants, children
with asthma, other respiratory disorders or heart disease, and the
Some adults may develop more serious conditions such as pneumonia.
Symptoms include:
RSV is primarily diagnosed based on symptoms
and a known community outbreak. A viral detection test conducted
from a sample of nasal
drainage may be needed if the physician suspects significant
risk of complications.
At-home treatments that may help relieve symptoms
include the use of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines
and humidifiers.
Leg Syndrome (RLS)
Other names: Ekbom syndrome, Wittmaack-Ekbom syndrome
leg syndrome is a neurological disorder in which one
experiences sensations of creeping, tingling, crawling or
aching in the legs while resting or before going to
sleep. The
disorder may begin at any stage in life but occurs most often
among those 60 years of age or older.
The exact cause of RLS is
not known. RLS may be categorized as primary, having no underlying
condition to cause the disorder,
or secondary,
having an underlying condition that may be a contributing factor.
Causes of secondary RLS may include iron deficiency, folate
deficiency, thyroid problems, diabetes, uremia or peripheral neuropathy.
Symptoms include:
Diagnosis of RLS is based on a thorough
medical and neurological exam and description of symptoms. Your
physician may also order
blood tests to check iron levels in the blood and a sleep
study or
ambulatory monitor to record limb movement during sleep.
Treatment may include the use of prescription medications and lifestyle
changes, such as avoiding the use of alcohol or tobacco, exercising regularly
and following a regular sleep routine.
Retinal Detachment
Retinal detachment occurs when the retina, the thin tissue of
nerves and cells covering the inside wall of the eye, becomes
torn. This will cause the fluid inside the center of the eye to flow between the back
wall of the eye and retina, allowing the retina to become detached.
detached retina causes blurred vision and can eventually lead
to permanent vision loss.
Retinal detachment may occur at any
age but is most common among those 60 years of age or older.
The condition may be
caused by
several pre-existing conditions and by complications following
cataract surgery.
Sometimes the cause of the detachment cannot be identified.
An estimated 25,000 Americans are diagnosed with retinal
detachment each year. Symptoms include:
If you have symptoms
that may indicate you have retinal detachment, you should see
an ophthalmologist immediately.
With early detection,
a laser procedure may be used during an outpatient
procedure to reattach a detached retina.
In extensive
cases, a more complex surgical procedure can be performed
to push the wall of the eye against the detached retina.
Among those
receive treatment early, 80 percent report improved vision.
Reye's syndrome is a rare and potentially
fatal disease that usually strikes children 15 years of age and
younger. Reye's
syndrome causes the brain to swell and fatty deposits to
develop in the liver and kidneys. In most cases, the disease
occurs among
children who are recovering from an upper respiratory illness,
chicken pox or the flu; however, it may occur at any age.
cause of Reye's syndrome is unknown. Some studies indicate
a link between the use of aspirin during a viral infection
and Reye's
syndrome, which is why many physicians caution parents against
giving aspirin to children under the age of 16. Many
over-the-counter medications
may not be labeled as aspirin, but may still contain aspirin.
Acetaminophen is recommended for children with a fever. Symptoms
of Reye's syndrome include:
If these symptoms occur shortly after a viral infection,
seek immediate medical attention.
Treatment of Reye's syndrome includes medication to reduce
inflammation of the brain and IV fluids to restore normal
blood chemistry. A ventilator may be needed to assist with breathing.
Recovery depends
on the severity of the disease. Some people have a full recovery
and others sustain various degrees of brain damage. Early
detection and treatment are keys to a full recovery. The fatality
rate of this disease
has been high in the past, but increased awareness and early
diagnosis have dramatically decreased the fatality rate.
Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever is a disease that occurs when the body's
immune system has a delayed response to a streptococcal infection
and mistakenly
attacks healthy tissue, causing damage to the heart and other organs.
The disease is most common among children between the ages of 5
and 15, but also can occur in adults.
Strep throat and scarlet fever
are two conditions that may trigger
rheumatic fever because they are caused by the streptococcal
infection. However, rheumatic fever is not as prevalent today as
it was before
antibiotics were available to treat infections.
Rheumatic fever
develops two to six weeks after a streptococcal infection in
adults and more slowly in children. Generally, when the
disease occurs in children, it begins
with an infection of the heart. Rheumatic
fever is not contagious but the streptococcal infection is very
contagious. Symptoms of rheumatic fever include:
Rheumatic fever is diagnosed with a review of your medical
history and a physical exam. Diagnostic tests such as a chest X-ray, throat
culture or
EKG may also
be required.
Treatment includes the use of antibiotics such as penicillin
and anti-inflammatory medications to reduce pain and fever. Most
cases of rheumatic fever last
about six weeks.
Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the lining of the
joints or internal organs become inflamed. The cause
is unknown, but a malfunction
in the immune system causes it to attack healthy joint tissue,
resulting in inflammation and bone and joint damage.
Rheumatoid arthritis
typically occurs in a symmetrical pattern – for example,
if one wrist is affected, both usually are. According to the National
Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, doctors
studying rheumatoid arthritis now believe that damage to bones
occurs in the first year or two that a person has this disease.
Symptoms include:
It is believed that 1 percent of the US population has
rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease
that affects
the entire body, but with early detection, the disease may be
controlled. Early detection and current treatment strategies make
it possible
for most to live normal, productive lives. Treatment options
include medication, physical therapy, a balance of rest and exercise,
surgery and support programs.
Rosacea is a skin disorder that causes small pimples and broken
blood vessels to occur around the face creating a permanent red
While not as common, these symptoms may also occur on the back,
arms, legs and scalp. Rosacea usually occurs among those between
the ages
of 30 and 60 and is more common in women than men.
The cause of
rosacea is not known, but the condition tends to run in fair-skinned
families. Rosacea often lasts a long time,
and flaring up again at a later date. Some things may make
rosacea worse, such as exposure to the sun, hot drinks, alcohol,
temperatures, stress and strenuous exercise. Symptoms, which
can give the appearance of acne, include:
Your physician or dermatologist will diagnose
rosacea by examining the affected areas and discussing symptoms
with you. Treatment
of rosacea usually includes a prescription-strength antibiotic
is applied to the affected areas each day. Oral antibiotics
may be prescribed if the condition does not respond well to the lotion.
It usually takes about two months before skin shows a visible
While rosacea is frustrating, it can easily be controlled
by following your physician's advice on treatment. The condition
may get worse if not treated and may even cause a deformity of
the nose known
as rhinophyma, which creates an enlarged red nose. Rhinophymas are treated surgically.
Other names: Roseola infantum, roseola infantilis, exanthem subitum
is a viral illness that most often affects children between
the ages of 6 and 24 months. This condition, characterized by a
high fever that lasts several days, is spread from person to
person, but
exactly how it spreads is not known. Roseola usually
lasts about a week.
A high fever is a normal symptom of roseola and may go as
high as 106°F. While a fever this high may be frightening,
at-home care such as lukewarm baths and the use of acetaminophen
help reduce
the fever. Avoid sponging the child with alcohol or using aspirin
to treat a fever in children. It also may be helpful to note that
a high fever can cause a seizure among young children. Fever-related
seizures are common in children up to 3 years of age. Symptoms
of roseola include:
If your child has a high fever and rash and
you suspect your child has roseola, take him or her to see a
physician. While at-home
care using acetaminophen to reduce the fever is often sufficient
to treat
roseola, a physician should evaluate your child to ensure these
symptoms are not caused by another more serious condition.
Rotator Cuff Injury
Rotator cuff injury may involve any of the muscles
and tendons that support and help move the shoulder joint. Overuse,
repetitive movement or trauma, such as falling on an outstretched
hand, can cause rotator cuff injuries.
Rotator cuff injuries may affect
anyone at any age. Rotator cuff injuries tend to be caused
by trauma among younger populations
and by normal day-to-day use in older patients due to the loss
of elasticity that occurs with age.
Rotator cuff injuries can be very frustrating
and slow to heal, because we use our arm and shoulder joints
so much during daily
activities. Symptoms of a rotator cuff injury include:
A rotator cuff injury is diagnosed based on observation
of symptoms, a physical exam and, possibly, an MRI. Treatment
varies based on
the severity of the injury. Milder cases may respond to ice,
over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs and rest. Severe cases may
require surgery
to repair the injury. Recovery from a rotator cuff injury
varies based on the severity, but a normal range for is four to
six months for recovery after surgical repair.
Other names: German measles, three-day measles
Rubella is very similar
to measles, but the symptoms are milder. Most children in the
US are required to have the measles, mumps and
rubella (MMR) vaccine, so rubella is relatively rare today as
compared with earlier,
more widespread instances of the communicable disease. Rubella
is an infectious disease caused by a virus. It is characterized
by the
following symptoms, although in some cases involving children,
these symptoms may be unnoticeable or overlooked:
Rubella is
highly contagious, even before the symptoms appear. It is spread
from person to person mainly through coughing, sneezing
and close conversation. Rubella is a relatively mild sickness,
which can
be treated with bed rest and acetaminophen.
If you have rubella, it is very important that you stay out of contact
with others and alert others – especially pregnant
women – of your condition. Rubella is
diagnosed with a blood test because many
symptoms are typical of various viral infections.
Rubella becomes
extremely serious when it affects a pregnant woman. Women who
become infected with rubella early in pregnancy may give birth to
an infant with serious birth defects, or may
experience a miscarriage or stillbirth. The condition in children
to mothers infected with rubella is called congenital rubella
syndrome, which is characterized by mental retardation, heart
and deformities. If you are a woman of childbearing age
and have not already had your MMR vaccine, do so immediately. If
are already pregnant, you cannot have the vaccine, but you can
be tested for immunity to ensure that you are not at risk for
developing rubella.
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'Fear Factor' Readies for Comeback 5 Years After Cancellation
A message on the show's casting website reads: "The original hit TV series is back and ready to challenge teams of two to compete for up to $50,000."
Entertainment Weekly confirmed the revival news. Paul Telegdy, head of alternative programming at NBC, said the series is doing well in reruns on NBC's sister network Chiller.
"No one has come close to doing what they've done on that show," Telegdy said. "You go back and they've stood the test of time. It always had this incredible spectacle to it."
The show is looking for teams of two -- you can be siblings, couples, roommates, whatever, just two people -- to compete in the greater Los Angeles area.
'Fear Factor' was absent from NBC's Upfront presentation and no return date has been given.
In case you forgot, 'Fear Factor' is a reality competition show that puts ordinary people (and sometimes celebrities) in situations where they must overcome fears and do stunts, from eating bugs to escaping from a sunken car.
The show aired from June 2001 until September 2006 with comedian Joe Rogan as host.
"The stunt and camera technologies have evolved since then, we're going to be able to make it even bigger," Telegdy told EW. "We're going to make it more visually arresting."
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Eyelid Position Interdependence in Involutional Ptosis Patients Submitted to 10% Phenylephrine
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The primary aim of this study is to quantify eyelid position changes in tested and opposite eyes in ptosis patients submitted to 1, 2 or 4 drops of 10% phenylephrine in one eye. The secondary objective is to correlate the eye dominance, severity and laterality of ptosis with eyelid position changes in these 3 groups.
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Comparative Study of Eyelid Position Interdependence in Involutional Ptosis Patients Submitted to 1, 2 or 4 Drops of 10% Phenylephrine
- Upper lid height before and after phenylephrine test lower lid height before and after phenylephrine test [ Time Frame: 3, 10, 15 and 30 minutes ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
- Scobee test to detect eye dominance [ Time Frame: 15 minutes before 10% phenylephrine instillation ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
|Study Start Date:
|September 2006
|Study Completion Date:
|March 2009
|Primary Completion Date:
|March 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Patients submitted to application of 1 drop of 10% phenylephrine
Patients submitted to application of 2 drops of 10% phenylephrine
Patients submitted to application of 4 drops of 10% phenylephrine
Detailed Description:
This is a prospective observational study conducted in involutional ptosis patients, which will be submitted to instillation of a single drop of 10% phenylephrine in one eye(Group 1), 2 drops (G2) or 4 drops ( G3).
Video camera will record the images of both eyes before and after drug application at 3, 10, 15 and 30 minutes. The images will be edited to analyze upper and lower lid height.
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Probability Sample
Involutional blepharoptosis patients
Inclusion Criteria:
- Involutional blepharoptosis
- Upper Margin-reflex distance less or equal 2.0mm
- Good fixation and collaboration
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous eyelid surgeries
- Use of adrenergic or sympathicomimetics drugs
- Myopathies
- Thyroid orbitopathy
- Non-controlled cardiovascular disease
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00864656
|Ophthalmology Dept. University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
|Sao Paulo, Brazil, 05403010
|Principal Investigator:
|Suzana Matayoshi, MD
|Opthalmology Dept.Sao Paulo University General Hospital
|Responsible Party:
|Suzana Matayoshi, Clinica Oftalmologica HCFMUSP
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00864656 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|phenylephrine test
|Study First Received:
|March 17, 2009
|Last Updated:
|March 18, 2009
|Health Authority:
|Brazil: Ethics Committee
Keywords provided by University of Sao Paulo:
adrenergic alpha-agonists
drug effects
diagnostic use
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Eye Diseases
Eyelid Diseases
Adrenergic Agents
Adrenergic Agonists
Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Agonists
Adrenergic alpha-Agonists
Autonomic Agents
Cardiotonic Agents
Cardiovascular Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Nasal Decongestants
Neurotransmitter Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Pharmacologic Actions
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Protective Agents
Respiratory System Agents
Therapeutic Uses
Vasoconstrictor Agents
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on October 02, 2015


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Like most public health scientists I am fascinated by the complicated relationship between the environment and disease. You build a military base somewhere and sexually transmitted diseases follow. You build a dam in Egypt and urinary schistosomiasis, a chronic debilitating disease that also predisposes to bladder cancer, entrenches itself in an area because infected workers are attracted from far away endemic areas. They work and often urinate in the water, seeding the shallows of rivers and lakes with schistosome eggs. When the eggs get into the snails, they germinate, the schistosome matures and eventually finds its way to humans by water contact.
In fact any vector borne disease can be affected by the environment in unexpected ways. Here I am including the social environment in the equation. Consider the current mortgage crisis in the US:
Foreclosures are increasing West Nile virus dangers because of stagnant swimming pools behind abandoned homes.
The foul pools are breeding grounds for mosquitoes, which can pass West Nile to humans and horses. The spike in mosquitoes comes earlier than the usual summertime appearance of the pest.
The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District got 288 service requests last month, nearly double the 145 in May 2007.
Agency spokeswoman Truc Dever says "all of the evidence is pointing to a very active West Nile season." (AP)
West Nile fever is caused by a bird virus (sound familiar?). The birds are infected by mosquitoes who transfer the virus from bird to bird. The mosquitoes that bite birds are not usually the same as the ones that bite humans, but there are so-called bridge vectors, mosquitoes that bite both. Apparently it is these viruses the vector control folks are concerned about in the swimming pools. It remains to be seen if the pools and abandoned houses will have any significant effect on the transmission of West Nile disease. We still don't understand the factors that make one season much worse than another for this disease. But it's plausible.
West Nile infection has a broad spectrum of severity, from virtually asymptomatic to severe neurological infection with chronic disabilities or even a fatal outcome. So if the proposed effect of abandoned swimming pools is valid, it is reasonable to say that along with the other miseries of these foreclosures, we can add fatal disease to the toll.
Our world is interconnected in surprising and often hazardous ways.


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