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Ask U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak about the wisdom of taking on the leading names of the Democratic Party to run against Sen. Arlen Specter in the 2010 Democratic primary, and he'll laugh.
"I very much have an appreciation for the Washington political establishment, but I don't think it's their choice," said Sestak, a two-term congressman from Delaware County. "It is Pennsylvania's choice."
Sestak, 58, is a retired Navy admiral-turned-politician. He's weighing a possible Senate run against Specter, 79, whose recent abandonment of the Republican Party drew promises of support from President Obama, Sen. Bob Casey and Gov. Ed Rendell, all popular Democrats among the state's electorate.
Sestak is plumbing deep political waters. An appearance recently at the annual Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner for Allegheny County Democrats drew a warm response.
"I haven't made a decision yet" on the race, Sestak told the Tribune-Review.
That attitude pulled Sestak through his first election. Fresh from a 31-year Navy career when he announced his intent to run in the 2006 primary, Sestak said he was surprised when local officials asked if he had spoken with something they called "the D-triple-C."
"I didn't know what they were talking about," Sestak recalled.
When he finally did contact the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Sestak said he was told they had a candidate. Sestak ran anyway and handily defeated Republican U.S. Rep. Curt Weldon in the 2006 general election.
Sestak appears to be gaining support to run against Specter, a five-term incumbent. On Monday, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, a coalition of former MoveOn.org staff, union organizers and Democratic campaigners, debuted a "Draft Sestak" campaign fund. The online effort will raise money that would be signed over to Sestak -- who has a $3 million-plus war chest -- if he runs for the Senate.
Committee spokesman Adam Green said his group started the fund after reviewing an online straw poll in which about 85 percent of voters participating preferred Sestak over Specter (www.Sestakpoll.com).
Western Pennsylvania Democrats say they will weigh their choices carefully.
"The approach of the Democratic rank and file is, let's wait and see," said Allegheny County Democratic Committee Chairman Jim Burn.
State Rep. Bill Kortz, D-Dravosburg, and former Rendell aide Joseph Torsella of Philadelphia say they intend to seek the Democratic nomination. Pundits and politicos are watching Sestak.
"His name was always on the short list of those considering a run. Without Specter, he was at the top of the list, and even with Specter, he'd still be what I'd consider a formidable challenger," said pollster Chris Borick, a political scientist at Muhlenberg College.
Sestak said he'll make his decision in the next few weeks.
"I got into politics strongly believing it's about what you're running for, not what you're running against," Sestak said.
Sestak, a former defense counterterrorism expert, sponsored legislation to set a timetable for withdrawal from Iraq, but voted against cutting appropriations as a way to end the war. And although he supported the bank bailout and the economic stimulus plan, he recently voted against bills limiting executive compensation.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce rated Sestak 60 percent on its issues in 2007, compared with 82 percent for Specter. The AFL-CIO gave Specter a 68 percent rating in 2007, and Sestak a 96 percent rating for his votes on organized labor's priorities.
Both Specter and Sestak rank health care reform high on their agendas.
Labor leaders are pressing Specter for his failure to support the Employee Free Choice Act, commonly known as card check. The legislation would have made it easier for labor unions to organize.
"Arlen drove labor's support away from himself over the last three or four weeks," said Allegheny County Labor Council President Jack Shea. "The rank and file are mad, not only in Western Pennsylvania but also in Eastern Pennsylvania and Central Pennsylvania. They are upset."
Shea said it's too early to say which candidate organized labor would support, but that it would be a mistake to dismiss Sestak, who supports card check.
"I think his stock has risen since Specter came over to the D side, if for no other reason than he's getting a lot more play nationally. ... I think he's a strong candidate," Shea said.
"It's ironic," said Burn. "Sen. Specter left the Republican Party in part to avoid a tough primary. If Rep. Sestak gets in this, he's going to have a tough primary challenge."
Maybe, but others say the odds favor Specter.
"Sestak's got a lot going for him. It's not whether he's qualified; he clearly is. The bigger challenge he faces is this phalanx of formidable Democrats. He only has to take on the president of the United States, that's all," said G. Terry Madonna, a pollster and political analyst.
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I'm working on a pair of slacks, Butterick 5391 view B. I know View B claims to be Skinny leg, but on me it looks more like view C. Anyway, I've noticed that the back of the legs are quite a bit wider, all the way down, than the front. I know there is suppose to be some difference, but these are almost 2 inches wider than the front. My last muslin looked so good on the back crotch, I'm afraid to do much else to them. But I do want to get some of that width out of the back of the leg. Am I on the right track by just taking out a little bit on the inseam and the sides seam of the back leg pattern piece? Also, the strangest thing, on my last muslin, on leg side seam was straight, the other wasn't(it was pulling to the front). I'm beginning to think it has something to do with trying to make the front and back fit, with all that extra back width...any suggestions?
you want skinnier legs. I think when you take out from the back you have to put in the front. Then shape your legs from there.
Also you you could adjust the back seam buy the butt area make the curve a little deeper and adjust the legs. I have ladies that have thin legs they want less baggage. this sometines. helps.
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Skae, thanks. I'll add a bit to the front as I decrease from the back and see what happens. Scooping the back crotch doesn't usually work very well for me.
I've been working on this conundrum for about a month. You have to be VERY careful what you do with that inseam and side seam or you end up with diagonal wrinkles.
I just read that pattern makers often offer wide leg versions because they fit everyone. As you start to shape the leg, more problems occur.
What worked best for me (not perfect, but best to date) was to use the hip curve ruler and use the same curve from crotch to knee as on the existing pattern but bring the bottom of the ruler in closer to the knee on the inseam, back pattern piece only. You have to flip the ruler and do the same from hip to knee at the side seam (again, back pattern piece only). This keeps the shape and curve of the leg about the same, and equal on both sides of the leg, but narrower overall.
I don't think you want to mess with the front, it's probably already OK.
I hope this makes sense. I always want to show a diagram but it's so putzy to take and upload photos.
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Thanks Barb. I've finally gotten them to the point of Ok. I'm still plagued with that 3 inch area at the lower part of my butt. The legs are now fine. The back side seams were actually peeking out around to the front I shaved the back side seams down a bit. I just wish I could fit the lower butt. I've tried everything...added a wedge, taken out a wedge, increased crotch points(front, then back...front and back), added to the rise, taken away from the rise...nothing gets rid of that 3 inch thing. I'll have to find a pair that really accents the problem and post it for suggestions. I'm pretty much at my wits end
Do you get a wedgie look if you take off a little more fabric at the top inseam without changing the length of the crotch wedge?
I always wish I had a buddy with some pins to just start pinning around back there until the fabric goes away.
Good luck. I hate the "wits end" stage of fitting.
My closest fitting pants are the Jalie stretch jeans. I don't know if this helps at all but here is a photo of the pattern pieces to see how the leg, crotch point, inseam compare.
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I have always thought you legs were pretty good looking.. and Mr. Poorpigling thinks so too..
You know J.. sometimes I think it would be easier if we tried to ''fit '' our bodies to the patterns.. rather then the patterns to our bodies.. Especially when it comes to pants..
Barb, thanks for posting the photo. I actually have a good "butt fit" with my jeans pattern. It's this darn slacks style that is getting me. Years ago, I use to make the high waisted, pleated front trousers. They always worked because the crotch was loose and I would add about an inch or so to the lenghten/shorten line. The crotch was actually too low, by many of today's fitting standards, but they would always fall beautifully off my butt and I never had this wedgie thing. I have used some of your fitting suggestions(I follow your pants making threads ) and have been able to tweak out that little "envelope" in the front. It's this butt wedgie that's just not working for me. Scooping doesn't do anything except make everything tighter. I've added to the side seams(to make up for the scoop) and that only serves to increase the side of the legs. The "butt thing" isn't really noticable in the pair I just finished, but I can still "feel" it. I'm real sensitive to anything(other than jeans)touching me in that area.
Scooping never works for me either.
So, are you saying you can remove the loose fabric by pulling upward.but then you end up with a wedgie?
J.. This latest pants fitting problem has me stumped. I even compared Barbs picture to some of my favorite pants patterns.. Trying to see if there was a large difference somewhere that might account for any of your problems.
I for one loved the pleated look a while back. in fact I still like that look.. But one can't have only pleated trousers.. So after watching this thread and pondering on all this for a while today.. I am advising that after the pair you are working on now is done.. if ever.. change to a different pattern.. one similar to the style you are trying to achieve here .. but by another company perhaps.. I know that may mean starting all over on a new muslin.. but maybe you will get lucky and find a pattern that fits much better without so many adjustments.. Once you start making a lot of adjustments to a pattern it rarely looks as good as it should..
And I THINK I am asking to much of patterns to expect them to fit me expertly on the rear end.. its not the shape it was 20 years ago you know. Most pant patterns don't account for your butt being somewhere behind the kneecaps..
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 29, 2013) – North Florida overcame a late ETSU softball lead with five runs in the sixth inning of game one and followed that up with a 10-run offensive outburst in game two, defeating the Buccaneers by scores of 5-1 and 10-0 in five innings on Friday from the UNF Softball Complex.
ETSU (8-20, 0-10 A-Sun) took the day's first lead in the third inning of the opener as Jackie Baird (Ooltewah, Tenn.) doubled to the left-centerfield gap to bring around Nicole Fox (Peachtree City, Ga.). The lead held up until the sixth when UNF (26-10, 5-3 A-Sun) plated five, capped by Kelly Wilson's three-run shot to left. All five runs were charged to Wolff who took the loss (3-10) after pitching five shutout innings to start the game.
Game two was all Ospreys. Up 3-0 after three innings, UNF blew the game open in the fourth with seven runs. Brittany Hendrix had the big hit, tripling to left center with the bases loaded to plate the final three runs and bring the mercy rule into play. Freshman Sam Harrell (Okeechobee, Fla.) took the loss (4-8) and was only charged with three earned runs.
Sophomore Alex Everett (Soddy Daisy, Tenn.) had a good day at the plate, combining to go 3-for-5. Fox and senior Sam Lower (Sebring, Fla.) each had a pair of hits in the opener, while freshman Bethany Cowart (Ringgold, Ga.) was the lone Buccaneer to earn a hit in each game. ETSU's lack of timely hitting is what wound up costing it a win, leaving 11 on base in the opener and the bases loaded without plating a run once in each game.
Wolff held UNF down for the first five innings of game one and ETSU grabbed its pitcher the lead on Baird's double in the third. The Bucs were unable to add any insurance and left runners on second and third in both the fourth and fifth innings. In the top of the sixth, ETSU left the bases loaded.
UNF did its damage in the sixth. A single and a sacrifice put the tying run on second, but Wolff got Rachel Engel down swinging and was an out from getting out of the inning. A passed ball moved the tying run to third and a bloop single tied the game. The next batter was hit by a pitch and a single put the Ospreys on top. Wilson gave UNF a four-run cushion with her first homer of the season.
UNF took the momentum into game two, scoring two in the first with the help of a Buccaneer error to take an early lead. Mariah Reynolds homered in the third to increase the advantage, 3-0.
ETSU had a great scoring chance in the fourth but was unable to capitalize. With one out, Everett singled, Lower reached being hit by a pitch and sophomore Casey Horner (Whitesburg, Tenn.) singled to load the bases. Cowart and freshman Sam Carpenter (Forest City, N.C.) both went down swinging to end the threat.
Seven runs came across in the bottom half. UNF played small ball and got runners on base with some singles and a few ETSU errors helped bring them home. With a seven-run lead, the Ospreys had the bases loaded and Hendrix tripled to put the home side up 10. Sophomore Whitney Leon (Dandridge, Tenn.) came on to get the final out of the inning.
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Just a quick little script to allow you to convert from 1-to-3 letter codes and 3-to-1 letter codes in PyMOL. Copy the code below and drop it into your .pymolrc file. Then, each time you load PyMOL, "one_letter" and "three_letter" will be defined.
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# one_letter["SER"] will now return "S" one_letter ={'VAL':'V', 'ILE':'I', 'LEU':'L', 'GLU':'E', 'GLN':'Q', \ 'ASP':'D', 'ASN':'N', 'HIS':'H', 'TRP':'W', 'PHE':'F', 'TYR':'Y', \ 'ARG':'R', 'LYS':'K', 'SER':'S', 'THR':'T', 'MET':'M', 'ALA':'A', \ 'GLY':'G', 'PRO':'P', 'CYS':'C'} # three_letter["S"] will now return "SER" three_letter = dict([[v,k] for k,v in one_letter.items()]) three_letter ={'V':'VAL', 'I':'ILE', 'L':'LEU', 'E':'GLU', 'Q':'GLN', \ 'D':'ASP', 'N':'ASN', 'H':'HIS', 'W':'TRP', 'F':'PHE', 'Y':'TYR', \ 'R':'ARG', 'K':'LYS', 'S':'SER', 'T':'THR', 'M':'MET', 'A':'ALA', \ 'G':'GLY', 'P':'PRO', 'C':'CYS'}
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# The real convenience in there is that you can easily construct any # kind of hash by just adding a matching list, and zipping. aa1 = list("ACDEFGHIKLMNPQRSTVWY") aa3 = "ALA CYS ASP GLU PHE GLY HIS ILE LYS LEU MET ASN PRO GLN ARG SER THR VAL TRP TYR".split() aa123 = dict(zip(aa1,aa3)) aa321 = dict(zip(aa3,aa1)) # Then to extract a sequence, I tend to go for a construction like: sequence = [ aa321[i.resn] for i in cmd.get_model(selection + " and n. ca").atom ]
Using BioPython
If you have BioPython you can use the following, which includes also many three-letter codes of modified amino acids:
from Bio.PDB import to_one_letter_code as one_letter
Using PyMOL
from pymol.exporting import _resn_to_aa as one_letter
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# we used to have to do the following to get the amino acid name from pymol import stored stored.aa = "" cmd.iterate("myselection", "stored.aa=resn") # now we can just call three_letter[string.split(cmd.get_fastastr("myselection"),'\n')[1]]


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Civil engineering major puts his education to work in the world through volunteer efforts with Engineers Without Borders.
Chris Pitt believes that politicians and philanthropists attract a lot of attention for making public statements about how the world should be made more just and equitable, but engineers are the people that really make it happen.
Through initiatives like EngineersWithout Borders.
Pitt first became involved with Engineers Without Borders (EWB) in late 2006 when he learned about some of the projects that the San Francisco Professional Chapter (EWB-SFP) was engaged in.
"I was inspired by the commitment these volunteer engineers showed and the great impact their work had in developing communities," syas Pitt. "I was looking for a good avenue to provide service to the world outside of my work, and I realized that by utilizing my specialized engineering knowledge and experience I could contribute something that not many people can offer."
Pitt connected with a group of professional EWB members in the San Jose Area, known as the EWB-SFP South Bay Annex, and has since worked on several bridge replacement and water supply projects located in Honduras.
"I had the opportunity to travel to the San Pedro Sula area of Honduras in November 2008 on an assessment trip with one of my EWB colleagues," relates Pitt. "We stayed in the community and got to know many excellent people while working to identify and plan appropriate projects that the South Bay Annex of EWB-SFP could help the community accomplish."
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers who have multiplied umbilical cord-blood cells in the laboratory say their technique might improve recovery for patients needing blood stem cell transplants to treat a blood cancer.
Their approach, still in the experimental stage, involves expanding normal blood cells from donated cord blood in conditions similar to those in bone marrow. This greatly enlarges the supply needed for transplant. And because umbilical cord blood is more easily matched in patients than donor bone marrow, the recovery period is safer and shorter, the researchers said.
"Since our very first patients, we had a very strong signal [of success]," said Dr. Marcos de Lima, who led the study while at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
"Recipients of cord-blood transplants are less likely to have some of the complications with the same degree of matching with bone marrow transplants. So if we can be less picky with the matching, immediately our inventory is bigger," said de Lima, now a professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland.
For the study, scientists at M.D. Anderson multiplied blood cells from one of two cords transplanted into 31 patients suffering from blood-borne cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Compared to 80 patients receiving a standard double-cord blood transplant, these patients established a normal blood supply faster and were more likely to survive 100 days post-transplant.
The study is published Dec. 13 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Each year more than 100,000 cases of blood, bone marrow and lymph node cancers are diagnosed in the United States, and more than 50,000 people die from these cancers, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For many of these patients, the only chance of a cure lies in stem cells retrieved from bone marrow, peripheral blood or umbilical cord transplants, which can re-establish a normal blood supply after diseased cells are destroyed by chemotherapy and/or radiation.
The blood stem cells can develop into any type of blood cell -- white, red or platelets.
But only about 25 percent of those needing a blood stem cell transplant have a matching donor, which can complicate or sabotage the patient's recovery. While cord blood is more easily matched genetically, de Lima said, even two cords provide far fewer cells needed by adult recipients than bone marrow or peripheral blood donations.
In the lab, de Lima and his colleagues took blood from one of the two donated umbilical cords and expanded it on a bed of so-called mesenchymal precursor cells, which in the bone marrow serve to grow a healthy blood supply.
The amount of time it took for the expanded cord blood cells to "engraft" -- or firmly establish -- in patients was significantly quicker than in the comparison group, leading to less risk of complications from low numbers of white blood cells and platelets, which fight infection and control bleeding, respectively.
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"Cord blood and transplant doctors have been trying over the years to increase the number of stem cells in test tubes, and those methods have slowly been developing. This report is the first important study where this is not only feasible but practical," said Dr. Kanti Rai, a hematologist/oncologist with the North Shore-LIJ Health System in New Hyde Park, N.Y. "If this methodology can become reproducible in other people's hands ... then it opens a whole new opportunity for cancer patients."
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Investment in the Nigerian retail market has reached an all-time high of over N200 billion within the the last two years owing to rising purchasing power and the huge potential of the nation's economy.
The Oxford Business Group (OBG), which revealed this in a report made available to THISDAY, noted both foreign and local investors were dramatically expanding their domestic retail footprint in the country.
OBG believed investors were flocking to the retail sector as a result of Nigeria's potential, a large population, positive macro-economic growth and a strong appetite for consumer goods.
According to the group, "By the end of June 2012, Shoprite the continent's biggest retailer opened its fifth shop in Nigeria, and another two in 2013. Shoprite, has outlined plans to open up to 700 stores in the country, and Massmart, South Africa's second-largest retailer and partly owned by Walmart, has announced that it intends to increase its presence from two to 20 stores.
"Also, Spar, Europe's largest retail network, has partnered with Nigeria-based Artee Group to tap into the local market, cutting ribbons at a new outlet in Lagos and one in Abuja. Looking ahead, the firms aim to increase their Lagos network and expand into Port Harcourt and Ota in Ogun state."
OBG added the growth in retail space and opportunity had been accompanied by strong economic indicators released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
"Real GDP for the year is forecast to grow at around 7 per cent, according to the IMF. This has had a positive impact on people's ability to spend, with GDP per capita levels estimated at $1,656 up from $1, 551 in 2012, $1,541 in 2011 and $390 in 2001.
"However, as development of the retail sector gathers momentum, investors are becoming increasingly attuned to factors that could limit growth. Firstly, retailers decry the lack of adequate space. Modern outlets are dependent on the standards of newly built, large shopping malls. However, cumbersome access to land, high costs and the short duration of bank financing is constraining developers' appetite, "OBG said.
The experts added: "Outside of Nigeria's commercial centre, the situation is little different. In Abuja, despite the opening of four malls in the past five years, it has taken until June 2012 for the Grand Towers to open with the standards required by international retailers. Other cities, such as Port Harcourt and Calabar, have yet to see the arrival of their first city mall."
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The hit ABC TV show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" is considering building a new home for one of five mid-Michigan families, its executive producer said Friday.
It could bring the show's team of designers, led by host Ty Pennington, and their big bus to the door of one of those families Sept. 26.
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The house would be the show's 129th project since it premiered in 2003. This season, 22 families will get new homes.
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Hi All,
In April 2012, I weighed 170 lbs (body fat: 30%); this April, I weighed 120 lbs (body fat: 5%). In this period, I followed a careful diet of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and some seafood (persistent calorie deficit; daily intake approximately 1000 calories) and exercised (6 mile walk) 3 - 4 x per week.
In May, I decided to replace the (significant) muscle that I lost through this (probably unhealthy) diet. I increased my calorie intake to 1500 - 1800 calories per days (more carbs, more good fats from nuts) and my exercise to include 7-8 mile runs (3x per week), 45 minute full body interval workouts (AM and PM, 3 x per week), and core workouts (30 minutes, 3 x per week). In four weeks, I had increased my weight by 10 lbs, transitioned from 1 to 10 pull-ups, and had a visible six pack.
In June and July, however, my exercise performance declined (more difficult/time needed to complete same workouts), my weight increased by 20 lbs, and my body fat (all in the ab area) increased from 10 % to 20%. For this reason, my six pack has also disappeared.
Does anyone have any suggestions? It's frustrating and upsetting: The more I workout, the more my body fat increases.
FYI: My only medical condition is VERY low testosterone; though I'm receiving treatment, such has not had any significant effect on my t-levels.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
You have been starving yourself. Even with the calorie increase, with the exercise you were doing you put yourself too far into calorie deficit. When that happens your body goes into starvation mode and will hold onto every possible calorie it can. You need to look at net calories, and don't go below the suggested amount for your height/age. I am a 38 year old 120lb woman and should eat way more calories than you list.
True, unless he is posting from the afterlife.
Thanks for the helpful response, Melissa. I'll need to look more closely at the calorie requirements.
To the others: The BF was independently measured by two trainers and one MD. Further, note that 5% is not uncommon among athletes and bodybuilders. Thanks anyway.
5% is absolutely shredded. Bodybuilders at 5% get that way from dehydrating themselves. 5% is day of competition body fat. As for the methods of measurement, if it wasn't hydrostatic measuring, it's not accurate.
Are you keeping an accurate, to the gram, log of your calories?
Well, he did say approximately 1000 calories. He did not list height and a 120, that's a pretty key piece of missing data. It could very well be he has an eating disorder, sure.
If you want to build muscle, shouldn't you be eating more protein?
Thanks everyone. My BF has been checked with a pair of calipers and a handheld BIA; though the methods are less than perfectly reliable, the methods reported similar levels of BF.
And yes, the diet was unhealthy --- I didn't realize this until most recently. For this reason, I increased my calorie intake and included more (good) fats and protein in my diet.
Exactly. I used to be into bodybuilding, and know a lot about it/friends who do it. I've got down to 8% before, and I was pretty shredded.
Still calling BS on the 5% as the OP clearly didn't have much muscle.
But, back to the point... Your hormone levels are all distorted due to starving yourself, and I would recommend seeking professional help. Sounds a little too serious for a forum.
I am guessing the OP is a male in his late teens, and the 5% body fat figure was given to him. He is not trying to show off or deceive anyone. I do think that it would be beneficial to speak to a therapist as suggested. What you are doing to your body, OP, can kill you.
For your earlier weight and fitness (only walking) to significant amounts of high intensity or strenuous exercise I would say you possibly burnt yourself out.
I read someone mention on this site that it takes your body 3 months to adapt to a noticeable change in exercise and its possible you did too much too soon. Not sure how quickly you gained 10 lbs in May but guaranteed it wasn't 10 lbs of muscle in 1 month.
The low testosterone is likely due to being underweight and that too will severely affect your energy levels/performance. You may have had a few weeks of pushing it in you but I think its safe to assume that you did too much too soon.
On another note, make sure your seeing a qualified doctor regarding your testosterone. Too often GP's treat low testosterone with testosterone supplements which actually makes it worse. If your body is getting artificial testosterone it will stop naturally producing testosterone and either keep your levels low or can result in male factor infertility (by totally shutting down the production of testosterone). Ironically the best (most common) way to effectively treat low testosterone is estrogen. The increased levels of estrogen force the body to produce testosterone.
Its sad to hear how many men area incorrectly treated by their doctors on this.
Here is a commentary on the myth of "starvation mode".
How old are you?
Was the 5% figure just for the ab measurement?
People starve to death because they get no food. For a long time. The OP lost weight. A lot. An unhealthy amount as noted by the 5% body fat. As he started to eat more his body held onto every calorie possible as it was in starvation mode. Starvation mode is actually confirmed by this commentary as he states metabolism goes down by 40%. Starvation mode doesn't mean stops losing weight. Starvation mode means not burning energy as quickly. And it states,
"In the end, it's important to consume enough calories that you have the energy to perform the daily activities you want to and to keep your body healthy. Otherwise, it's self-defeating. After all, the point of losing weight is to be healthier and to get our lives back. It's not to starve ourselves to the point of malnutrition and have so little energy we can't go out and do fun things."
Which the OP clearly does not.
Affirming this type of diet and lifestyle is irresponsible, if for no reason other than the underlying psychological issues.
MrJoe - good luck on getting your condition treated. IMO, I don't think 1600 cals is even enough to maintain given your activity and I don't see how you could even get off the couch much less run only eating 1,000 calories. I know you are probably frustrated with the recent weight gain, but like others have said your body is only reacting to the damage you did by eating so few calories. It's probably going to take a while to see what calorie # works well for you. And to others arguing about body fat % - you're missing the point. Anorexics eat 1,000 calories a day and work out like that - this can be down right dangerous. Mr. Joe, good luck on getting healthy again!
I dunno. When I was 118 pounds, as ****ed up as my metabolism was, I had no issues transitioning back to a normal diet; that is, my body trying to "hold onto every calorie" didn't cause me to gain a ****load of weight from eating the optimal amount of calories. I did eventually (years later) gain a ****load of weight, but that was from drinking like 1800 calories of beer and following it up with 1600 calories of pizza several nights a week.
You took the 40% metabolism comment way out of context. He states that while their metabolism slowed down by 40%, they still lost weight (that kind of goes against the starvation mode theory, especially since most normal dieters' metabolisms slow down by only about half that). You also took the quoted passage out of context, as well. Metabolism is such a small factor in weight variation, but a lot of people like to blame it - in either direction.
It's the myth that won't die, lol!
Is 'bro-science' this forum's theme of the week???
Again, I did not say starvation mode causes a cessation of weight loss. I said it slows the metabolism. Fewer calories burned = more the body hangs onto. So if your body has reduced its metabolism to be able to maintain on 1000 calories and you begin consuming 1800, you are going to gain weight, even if you might not have gained weight on 1800 calories pre-diet.
The BIGGEST point I am trying to get across is that OP's behavior is not healthy and I am afraid that if people keep telling him that starvation will get him the results he desires, he will cut the working out and go back to starving himself.
Not sure if you are referring to me, but I have a degree in Food Science and have been studying food, nutrition, and weight-loss for over 15 years, so I can assure you my opinion is not based on what somebody at the gym said.
Melissa has a point.Pregnant women's digestive systems slows down (due to hormones) so that their bodies get the most nutrients out of their food (hence the reason so many women are constipated during pregnancy...sorry if TMI) but basically the metabolism slows so the digestive tract can derive more nutrients and calories from food.
If the body does this with pregnant women I'm pretty sure there are other circumstances that allow the body to slow or speed up its digestive process. Not sure why this concept is so far fetched.
I understood what you said. I'm saying that the amount of weight gained (when resuming a normal diet) due to a slowed down metabolism (from starving yourself) is negligible. Since you have a degree in this, it shouldn't be difficult for you to link a reputable source (MD not RD) that can easily substantiate what you're saying with actual figures that indicate it's more than a negligible amount (>10%).
As for OP, he still hasn't come in and filled in the missing data. He could very well have an eating disorder. No one is suggesting he should starve himself to lose the weight he desires. If he has an eating disorder, he should seek help in person and listen to the advice they recommend. I've been on both sides of the spectrum, and I certainly don't recommend starvation diets. I'm in the best condition of my life now, and it had to do with eating proper amounts of food combined with weightlifting - running alone didn't do it.
I wouldn't worry about it as you are dealing with some unintelligent people on this board.
Post the data instead of the insults.
Ehhh, there's a link right up there that sites the Minnesota starvation study with participants' BMRs falling as much as 40%. I'm not wasting anymore time than that on someone who is clearly not here to help people, but rather incessantly argue.
Right, 40% slower metabolism ≠ substantial weight gain when resuming a normal diet. No one is arguing the 40% figure; we are questioning the effect that 40% has on fluctuations. You may perceive me as just arguing for the sake of arguing, but in my profession, when questioned on a specific outcome or process, I do not get offended but rather present the data and let the data speak for itself instead of resorting to ad hominem attacks. I fail to see why you can't do that here yourself. The only reason why I belabor this issue is because it comes up all the time, yet no one provides the data. This is the nutrition forum. I don't think this is unreasonable.
Telling someone they are using "bro-science" is no better than calling someone unintelligent in my book. Let's just get that straightened out before you point fingers at others.
The statement about a "40% decrease in metabolism" is pulled directly from the link posted here trying to dispel the body's starvation mode as a myth. It is supposedly pulled from a well know starvation study called the Minnesota Starvation Experiment. I think, in fact, we have agreed now that the body's metabolism does decrease when in extreme caloric deficit. What we haven't agreed on is whether or not that decreased metabolism causes a more rapid weight gain when the caloric threshold is increased, vs the same person without the decreased metabolism. That is what Mitch would like proof of, if I am understanding correctly.
Now that that is cleared up, if anyone who does not believe that the OP's starving himself is why he has put on body fat despite working out and severely restricting his calories could offer the OP a plausible reason and solution, I think that would best serve the purpose of this thread.
Yes. Can you point me to information by a medical research university that can substantiate what you say? Being that you've been a nutritionist for 15 years, you certainly must have data backing this up, no?
Well,According to me that running is the best solution for keep fitness of the body and reduce the extra body fat.Running of the 30 min burns up up more than 300 calorie consumption so i like running work for keep maintain of the body...
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Hi Everyone,
Thanks for the helpful responses.
Here are some responses to the questions: (1) my height is 5' 11" and (2) my BF was measured at 3 locations.
I will further increase my calorie intake and decrease my exercise schedule for a few weeks. I will also continue to consult with MDs, as the low testosterone is particularly concerning.
The discussion on starvation mode is fascinating -- I will need to more closely research.
Thanks again,
I'm not a nutritionist. Never said I was. Stop putting words in my mouth. I do not collect data in order to appease internet warriors. Anyone who has ever hit a weight loss plateau is walking proof that metabolism will catch up to the deficit.
I hope you get the help you need, Joe. I do think it wouldn't hurt to consult a psychologist.
Sorry. I wasn't trying to intentionally misrepresent your position...
Anyway, I never heard the term "bro science" before this thread (had to urbandictionary it), but the part of your post that I put in bold seems to fit the definition very well. I guess we'll go with your quasi-empirical evidence instead of any scientific data...
I'm not a nutritionist. Never said I was. Stop putting words in my mouth.
Say what? Which is it, then, nutritionist or (in your words) internet warrior? You can't have it both ways, Melissa.
"I have a degree in Food Science and have been studying food, nutrition, and weight-loss for over 15 years." -moldyjello
I have some advice for you based on the quasi-empirical evidence in this thread. Chill out.
This isn't a court room. It's a message board of opinions. People base their opinions on experience and a life of learning. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and you seem strongly seated with yours. You are free to post your data if that's what floats your boat. I'm good with my logic.
The OP was on a 1000 calorie diet for a year that made him underweight. When he started to eat 1500-1800 calories a day he started rapidly gaining weight. Some muscle, some fat. If you have a plausible theory about what is happening and how he can fix it, present it. That would be helpful, since you are certain I am incorrect.
Eh, say what? You can't have it both ways, kiddo.
I'm a food scientist. Not a nutritionist. Kiddo.
Well, I'm now checking out of this thread.
Follow the doctor's instructions OP, doesn't look like anyone knows for certain what caused your situation here.
In that case, you shouldn't be advising the OP on matters of food and nutrition impacts on health. That's what a nutritionist does. Not a food scientist.
On that note... I may stick around to see the response from that...


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when my father was dying with metastatic prostate cancer.. this organization was more helpful with suggestions on treatment than his doctors. I think he would have lived longer if I had been more forceful with the suggestions I received from this organization
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I love trying new things and when I was asked to test drive Zurker.com (a cool new social networking site) I jumped at the chance. Zurker is quite an interesting website based on the premise of a social network owned by its members. It's a Facebook like network but instead of a few rich owners there are many shareholders. Members can buy or earn v-shares of the company – there are presently 1,000,000 available. This target of 1 million reminded me of the Million Dollar Homepage that captured the imagination of advertisers worldwide by selling 1 million pixels at a time for a total of . . . you guessed it . . 1 million dollars.
What's neat about Zurker is the possibility of this site finding a niche of its own. Facebook threw a net and caught everyone. Yet, LinkedIn was able to convince the masses that Facebook isn't appropriate for your professional networking. Maybe Zurker will appeal to those who rally against the big corporation; a trend that we have seen growing by the thousands throughout the USA and abroad. These people may be looking for such a company that listens to members and goes against the grain. Zurker may just be just the answer.
After playing around with the site for a few days now, I was surprise to see that none of my friends have signed up for it yet. Still early days I guess. But the nice thing is that you start meeting new people that share similar interests. Zurker makes it easy to connect with people and start conversations. What they really need is to create a way for members to transfer personal information (photos, birthdays, etc) from Facebook over to the site so that we don't have to do it all over again. If they really wanted to stick it to Facebook, after facilitating your information transfer, Zurker could provide instructions on how to close down your Facebook account – should you be so inclined.
What makes Zurker different in my humble opinion is:
- invitation only until April 2012 – Here is your invitation to get in now
- open accounting books – members can see where, when and how the moolah is earned
- member owner – you can earn v-shares or buy them for about $1/each
- simple design – I call it a cross between Craigslist and vBulletin with more color
There is a lot of featues that Zurker doesn't have like video or instant messaging. I'm not sure if this will be rolled out later or if is just deemed unnecessary (I never use IM on Facebook anyways). What's refreshing is that Zurker listens to its members and will evolve to what members want rather then chase advertising dollars by giving up everyone's privacy. Or who knows, maybe Zurker will get bought out by Facebook and anyone with v-share will get a piece of the action. Either way, by being involved as a member you get to watch the action unfold and learn some valuable marketing tips while you see Zurker (aka David) take on Facebook (aka Goliath).
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Briana Hefley Shepard, founder of the Alliday Show/ Image by Dawn Thackray
In addition to featuring our Winter 2012 issue, this month we're showing our love and appreciation to our sponsors.
Without their support, we'd be a group of women with hundreds (and I mean hundreds) of ideas with limited means to produce them. We appreciate those who are helping us make Prairie Hive the best online design magazine and blog it can be!
So, we wanted to give these sponsors an opportunity to share some insights about their local businesses all month, ergo our first "Meet Our Sponsors" series!
First up is Briana Hefley Shepard, founder of the third annual Alliday Show in Tulsa.
This is one of our favorite local events every year. The show began as a way for local artists and crafters to gather and sell their wares to shoppers hungry for unique, handmade gifts. Since it began, it has exploded and is a must for any discerning gift-giver.
And it's a great excuse for a girls' shopping day — beat the lines and traffic and browse through some wonderful vendors.
Not only do you get to meet and support local artisans, crafters and artists — but you also get to knock out a lot of holiday shopping in one place. Can't beat that! Be sure to mark your calendars for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 15 — the show is FREE — at the Tulsa Fairgrounds.
For more, check the Alliday website. We'll see you there!
Here's our Q&A with Briana:
Prairie Hive: How has the Alliday Show evolved since it debuted several years ago?
Briana: In many ways, the show has changed since the beginning. First, the event is held in December as opposed to June like when it first started. We've grown from 60 artists to 80-plus artists in addition to several community groups! Tulsa's support continues to grow and for that, we are insanely grateful.
PH: What are some highlights shoppers can look forward to at this year's show?
Briana: We'll have more artists than ever before and an incredibly wide variety of wares to choose from! I've already begun my shopping list and it just keeps growing! Also, for the first 50 entrants in the door, we'll be handing out free tote bags filled with swag from the artists! And just like our past shows, there are no entry fees! It's a great place to finish (or start!) holiday shopping.
PH: How has the craft/handmade community changed in Tulsa over the last several years?
Briana: Gosh, it seems to me that the handmade community has boomed over the past few years! Not only are more people finding that creative side in themselves but also people in general are embracing and celebrating the handmade movement. People are seeking out handmade goods more than they were in the recent past.
PH: What has most surprised you since starting the Alliday Show?
Briana: The talent and creativity that our state has to offer. I am constantly amazed at what people can come up with and execute! It's refreshing and inspiring.
PH: What's the value, in your opinion, of buying/receiving a handmade item as a gift?
Briana: I love to have something with a story attached. Handmade gifts are full of these stories. Some of my favorite things about buying directly from the artist are seeing their passion, hearing about their creative process and supporting a fellow creative. You are able to find such personalized, perfect gifts for everyone when shopping handmade; even gifts for those hard-to-shop-for people!
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Russia Sending Warships on Maneuvers Near Syria
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(NYTimes) – Russia said on Tuesday that it had dispatched a flotilla of 11 warships to the eastern Mediterranean, some of which would dock in Syria. It would be the largest display of Russian military power in the region since the Syrian conflict began almost 17 months ago. Nearly half of the ships were capable of carrying hundreds of marines. Read the rest of this entry »
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'Missing' Star Sean Bean Talks 'Thrones,' Villians and Getting Killed
Sean Bean doesn't have a big problem with his characters getting killed. The death of his Ned Stark in "Game of Thrones" was a shocking turn for the HBO drama… More
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In her first starring television role, Ashley Judd plays a mother obsessed with finding her "Missing" son. The catch is she's no ordinary desperate housewife … she's a former CIA agent.
In nearly all of the on-air promos for the premiere of ABC's "Missing," Ashley Judd is seen running, jumping, screaming "Michael!" (her character's son whose disappearance is the central storyline responsible for the show's title) and generally appearing as a badass mother on what seems to be a repeated loop.
In her headline grabbing memoir, All That Is Bitter and Sweet, Ashley Judd talks about being sexually abused as a child by an older man. Now her famous mother and… More
Another movie star is joining the TV party. In what will be her first major television role, Ashley Judd is finalizing a deal to star in the ABC action series… More
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This is the time of year that city and county governments begin putting together their budgets for the next fiscal year beginning July 1.
In both cases, the process is not easy.
In fact, a drop-off mainly of anticipated city occupational tax receipts has City Manager Tony Massey cutting $1.5 million out of this fiscal years $31.5 million budget. Otherwise, the City Commission would have to dip further into its surplus fund to balance this years budget even before determining next years spending plan.
And Fiscal Court continues under the heavy debt obligation it undertook to pay the $5 million judgment won by female victims of former Jailer Hunter Hay. Judge-Executive Robert Roach is correct when he says the on-going debt service on that judgment is not doing the taxpayers of Franklin County any good at all.
Thus the countys decision to set aside money to pay off the jail settlement as soon as practical makes better sense as time passes. The sooner the debt is paid, the sooner the interest costs disappear from future county budgets.
Both the City Commission and Fiscal Court appear to be going about their budget work responsibly with the least effect on essential local government services as possible.
The budget situation points up once again the importance of both the city and county maintaining healthy surplus accounts that can be drawn on in times of budget shortfalls or unanticipated emergencies.
Many financial advisers caution private citizens to maintain three months of living expenses as an emergency fund in case of sudden illness or job loss or other circumstances that may cause an individual to lose regular income.
Similar advice is sound for local governments. And those emergency funds should be tapped only after expenditures have been cut wherever possible without also undermining key city and county programs and services.
With state government salaries on the whole static for the next two years, the city and county occupational taxes on those salaries also are likely to be static as well.
So todays tightened belts at City Hall and the Courthouse probably will stay tight for the near future at least.


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It's not as if they had a choice when it came to the replacement and let's not forget, it wasn't Apple that replaced Steve with a supply chain guy - Steve stepped down and chose to give Tim control over the company.
"It was absolutely the saddest days of my life when he passed away. Maybe as much as you should see or predict that, I really didn't. But at some point, late last year, somebody kind of shook me and said, it's time to get on. So that sadness was replaced with intense determination to continue the journey.
Steve told me, when he called me to his home to talk about being the CEO and subsequently the discussions we had, he told me, 'you know, I witnessed what happened at Disney when Walt passed away.' He said that people would go to meetings… and all sit around and talk about, 'what would Walt have done? How would he view this?'
And he looked at me with those intense eyes that only he had, and he told me to never do that, to never ask what he would do. Just do what's right. And so I'm doing that.
[When I was recruited by Steve], it was a very interesting meeting. Steve had hired an executive-search firm to find somebody to run operations and I'd turned down meeting and they kept calling and I eventually said I'd talk. I had no time, so I flew out Friday on a red eye for a Saturday morning meeting with Steve. and the honest to god truth, five minutes into the conversation I wanted to join Apple. I was shocked at this. It wasn't how I went into the conversation.
He painted a story, a strategy, that he was talking Apple deep into consumer at a time when I knew that other people were doing the exact opposite. And I never thought following the herd was a good strategy. You're destined to be average at best. So I saw brilliance in that. And he told me about what would later be the iMac, and I saw brilliance in that. And I saw someone who was unaffected by money. That's always impressed me. So those three things, I thought, I'm going to throw caution to the wind and do this. I went back and resigned immediately.
... when I looked at the balance sheet of the company, I thought I could add something and participate in turning around a great American company."
When people talk about Tim and associate him with failure, the judgement is being made based on numbers. Steve Jobs wasn't judged by numbers and the numbers under Cook are higher than they've ever been. If people want to weigh Steve against Tim then at least judge them by the same measures.
You can see above, it was Steve who wanted to go after consumers and yet Tim is blamed for how they treat their professional product line. People criticise Tim for not being focused on money and yet he turned the company around by optimising the supply chain.
Tim has demonstrated on every occasion he gets to speak that he has the same values that Steve had. He respects the importance of the creative staff and Apple is shipping more units than ever. What's the problem?
The problem is that Wall Street was trying to find a value for the stock and people who didn't play the game smartly enough lost money. That's the nature of the game. Of course Tim isn't as inspirational as Steve was and readily admits that but nobody suggests a better candidate. Who is there that's better than Tim to take that position? Mansfield doesn't have the commitment, Ive lacks confidence, Forstall was destructive, name every exec and they have major flaws. Tim is never hesitant, he holds the team together, he has the determination to sort things out and he's the most apologetic staff member I've ever seen at Apple when customers aren't happy and still people complain he's not good enough.
Nobody else would keep the company running so efficiently - if Apple did what people suggest and replaced him, they'd be in far worse shape and what would people say then? Everybody gets it, it isn't news any more that losing Steve Jobs was a massive loss but it was always going to happen, it happened and there's nothing anyone can do about it.
If you judge Tim by sales and profit numbers, the numbers are better than ever.
If you judge Tim by his values, they align with everything Apple stands for.
The mentality of 'Tim isn't as good as Steve because Wall Street told me so' is really tiresome. If at this point in time you can't see Tim as the right choice to run the company, you are judging him by a standard that neither Steve nor anyone else at Apple would judge him by.


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iOS tracking file a bug or code oversight, report claims
updated 01:05 pm EDT, Thu April 21, 2011
File may actually be location cache
The controversial location history file in iOS may simply be a mistake on Apple's part, says Daring Fireball's John Gruber. Citing an unidentified source, Gruber suggests that consolidated.db is actually intended to be a cache for location data. The data should be culled automatically, but iOS is thought to be leaving it alone because of a bug or a simple oversight on Apple's part.
It's speculated that the problem could be fixed in a future iOS update. Apple has already drawn considerable flak over the file however, as it is unprotected by default, and could theoretically reveal a person's home and travel habits. Minnesota senator Al Franken has even issued a letter to Apple CEO Steve Jobs asking for an explanation.
Mitigating the file's threat is the imprecision of the location data, and the fact that an attacker would need either direct access or a remote opening presented by a hack or exploit. It is also possible to impose a limited umbrella protection by encrypting device backups in iTunes. This, though, may be irrelevant if an attacker has the iPhone or 3G iPad in question.


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Several Hospitalized After School Bus Crash
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Police in northern Indiana's Starke County say 15 children and two adults were taken to the hospital after a flatbed truck struck a school bus yesterday.
eports say that Indiana University Health Starke Hospital says the 15 children were released to their parents later in the day. The hospital says the two adults also were examined. Police in Knox say none of the injuries were serious.


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Waterbirds in the UK 2012/13
Waterbirds in the UK 2012/13 - The Wetland Bird Survey
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Additional file 9.
Chromatin profiles of expression-matched CpG and non-CpG promoter genes in IMR90 cells. Note that the CD4+ T-cell chromatin profiles shown in the main paper and the IMR90 chromatin datasets shown here were generated with different chromatin immunoprecipitation protocols. In the case of CD4+ T cells, nucleosomes were isolated by micrococcal nuclease digestion before immunoprecipitation. In the case of IMR90 cells, chromatin was sonicated before immunoprecipitation. These experimental differences may account for some of the differences in the CD4+ T-cell chromatin profiles and the IMR90 chromatin profiles. The GEO file accession numbers for the datasets used here are GSE2672 (a), GSM521890 (b), GSM521915 (c), GSM521904 (d), GSM752986 (e), GSM521899 (f), GSM521895 (g), GSM521866 (h), GSM521881 (i), GSM521885 (j), GSM469975 (k). Promoters are annotated according to UCSC downloaded CpG islands [5].
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Rendering of the MJR Troy Grand Digital Cinema 16 slated to open as early as April 2014. The 74,000-square-foot project will replace a vacant Kmart. / MJR Digital Cinemas
MJR Digital Cinemas plans to open a 16-theater complex in Troy that, in one auditorium will offer a much larger screen and wider, more comfortable seating, the company announced Monday.
The first time you walk in you are going to say, Wow, said Michael Mihalich, the companys founder and CEO. And then, when you watch the movie, youre going to do a second Wow.
Construction on the $16-million complex is to begin in September at Maple Road and Livernois and be completed as early as April 2014.
The 74,000-square-foot project will replace a vacant Kmart and is expected to create 70 jobs.
One of the theaters will be set up to feature an extra-large screen 80 feet by 48 feet and over-stuffed leather chairs that will be up to 4 inches wider than typical movie seats. The chain is calling this new theater format its Epic Experience.
MJR which is moving its headquarters from Oak Park to Bloomfield Hills within the next two weeks plans to debut its large-screen concept at its Southgate complex, where it will demolish two auditoriums to add the larger screen by November.
In addition to the bigger screen, the Troy complex will have a bar that serves alcoholic beverages and TV screens that show movie previews.


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This wombat was ready to head into his burrow for the night. It's amazing the size of burrows these animals create for themselves. Pretty impressive I tell you
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Welcome to Sacramento Valley Rose, chapter #52 of Romance Writers of America©.
We are proud to have among our seventy-plus members some of the best published (and unpublished) writers of romance fiction on the market today. To learn more about our fabulous authors, visit our AUTHORS page where you'll find links to our authors' websites.
Have we piqued your interest yet? If you'd like more information about joining SVR, including important pre-requisites for becoming a member, click here. Maybe you're not quite ready to join and want to test us out? No problem. Guests may attend up to 2 (two) meetings before joining.
Want to see our schedule of speakers and workshops? Visit our MEETINGS AND EVENTS page.
Please don't hesitate to CONTACT us with questions about our chapter.
Perhaps we'll see you at a meeting soon where we hope to inspire you to write your own happy ending and find a home with the roses!
Happy writing!
The Sacramento Valley Rose
Sacramento Valley Rose would like to sincerely thank Theresa Ragan for her sponsorship of our April workshop, featuring David Corbett.
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October 24 - Steampunk: A Whole New World
November 21 - Public Speaking For Writers & Other Introverts
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"Mrs. Gould" welcomes guests back for her 11th holiday social in the Gould Mansion at Georgian Court.
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Step back in time to the early 1900s, and celebrate the holiday season with Mrs. Gould at her 11th annual holiday social, which is back by popular demand at Georgian Court University from November 7 through December 23.
The social, which is part of GCUs popular Biographies at The Court series, gives audience a glimpse into the lives of Edith and George Gould and their seven children. The performances are staged in the Mansion on Georgian Courts historic Lakewood campus. The Mansion, completed in 1898, was home to the Gould family for more than 20 years.
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The objective of the NOPR is to assess the effect of positron emission tomography with F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (PET) on referring physicians' plans of intended patient management for those cancers and indications not currently eligible for reimbursement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (see chart of eligible indications). Data will be collected from the referring physician before and after the PET study. If complete and timely data are reported to the NOPR within 30 days of the PET scan, the PET facility and interpreting physician will be eligible for reimbursement by CMS.
Collection of the information required by the NOPR is a condition for reimbursement of the PET scan by the Medicare program. (CMS has designated this mechanism for reimbursement as "coverage with evidence development.") Patients would otherwise be required to pay for the PET study themselves or be unable to have a PET scan performed at all.
For more information about this federal program see: http://www.cancerpetregistry.org/
More Medicare Patients can Benefit from the Advantages of a FDG PET-CT scan under New Federal Program
The National Oncologic PET Registry (NOPR) will soon mark its third year. Since the NOPR launched on May 8, 2006, data on more than 40,000 PET and PET-CT studies have been logged into the registry at nearly 1,300 locations throughout the United States.
UVa Department of Radiology is pleased to have participated with this study since it began. Changes are in the works with new forms and guidelines and the Medical Center is proud to continue its association with this valuable program. As soon as we have the information we will post it on this site. Thank you for your patience.
The NOPR was developed in response to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS') proposal to expand coverage for PET scans that are currently ineligible for Medicare reimbursement. (See chart of eligible indications) Because enrollment is open, patients can still receive this benefit. The results from the NOPR data analysis will help guide future CMS coverage decisions regarding coverage of FDG PET for conditions not currently covered.
Medicare reimbursement for these cancers will be available if the patient's referring physician submits data to a CMS-sponsored clinical registry to assess the impact of PET on cancer patient management. There is no charge to referring physicians or to patients for registry participation. UVA Department of Radiology will collect and submit all required forms to facilitate participation in the program.
This program offers a tremendous opportunity for demonstrating the role for PET in effective management of cancer patients. It is expected that the information gained will result in the expansion of PET covered indications once the program is concluded.
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