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- Stress and HIV
- Signs of Stress
- Common Causes of Stress
- How to Decrease Stress
- Depression
- Other Tips for Reducing or Coping with Stress
Stress and HIV
Everyone deals with a certain amount of stress every day. But if you are a woman living with HIV (HIV+), stress can become overwhelming. Long periods of high stress can damage your immune system and cause physical and emotional illnesses. Research has shown that stress can speed up the progression of HIV.
In the US, recent studies have shown that HIV+ women are five times more likely to have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and two times more likely to have survived domestic violence than women in the general population who are not living with HIV. In addition, HIV+ women who experienced recent trauma were four times more likely not to adhere to their HIV drug regimens and to have higher viral loads than HIV+ women who did not experience trauma.
Signs of Stress
You will be able to manage stress better if you recognize the symptoms. Below is a list of common symptoms. It is important that you tell your health care provider if you experience any of these symptoms, since some may have causes other than stress (e.g., side effects of medications or HIV).
Physical Symptoms
- Allergies
- Change in appetite
- Back pain
- High blood pressure
- Shortness of Breath
- Chest pain
- Clammy hands
- More colds than normal
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Racing heartbeat
- Muscle tension
- Nightmares
- Rashes
- Restlessness
- Sleeping problems
- Stomach aches
Emotional Symptoms
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Denial of a problem
- Difficulty making decisions
- Loneliness
- Nervousness
- Feeling powerless
- Feeling rejected
- Feeling trapped
- Feeling unhappy for no reason
- Being easily upset
- Worrying frequently
Behavioral Symptoms
- Increasing use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs
- Not tending to your physical appearance
- Arguing with friends or family
- Avoiding tasks and responsibilities
- Difficulty concentrating
- Crying easily
- Being late to work
- Eating too much or not enough
- Snapping at people
- Watching more TV
- Withdrawing from family and friends
Common Causes of Stress
What are some of the things that can make you feel stressed?
- Health problems in the family
- Dealing with HIV drugs
- Financial difficulties
- Children and childcare issues
- Substance use (also often used to manage or deal with stress)
- Stigma and Discrimination
- Social isolation
- Disclosure issues
- Insurance worries
- Housing concerns
- Focusing on death and dying
- Chronic impatience
- Grief
- Lack of purpose and goals
- Lack of self-assertiveness
- Lack of support
- Poor coping skills
- Poor eating habits and nutrition
- Sleep disturbances
- Inadequate exercise
- Limited ability to care for yourself when sick
- Limited understanding of HIV-related health issues
- Poor relationship with your health care provider
How to Decrease Stress
Stress often results from feeling that things are out of control. While you may not be able to remove what stresses you, it can be very helpful to begin to accept that you are human (not 'superwoman'), understand that you need help, and find the resources that can help. That way, even if you have a lot on your plate, you will feel better able to cope with it. Make a list of the following:
- Areas in which you feel overwhelmed and need help
- Who or what can help
- How to get available services
Some cities publish books on resources and agencies that are available to the public. Some towns have an information and referral service that can help. Often a caseworker or advocate at an AIDS service organization can help you sort through the information.
What kinds of free or low cost services can help with stress? It depends on where you live, but some of them include: medical services, counseling and psychological help, child care, taxi rides, bus passes, acupuncture, yoga classes, community college classes, massage, support groups, HIV+ dating services, free computers, legal services, drug and alcohol programs, etc.
Apply to as many programs, agencies, or services as you can, and do not feel guilty about accepting money or services. That is why they are there. If there are limits to the number of services you can receive from a certain agency, choose the most important or necessary services first. It may take some time to fill out and process all the paperwork, but it will be worth it in the long run.
It is important not to forget about friends and family. If someone offers help or asks you what you would like for a holiday or your birthday, speak up! If what you really need is someone to watch the kids for a weekend or help pay your rent, ask. The worst that can happen is they will say no.
Another key to dealing with stress is learning the value of self-care. Sometimes women consider it 'selfish' to take time to exercise, get a massage, or talk with friends when there are so many other important things to do. But if you become overwhelmed by stress, who will tend to your responsibilities? Many HIV+ women are too busy caring for kids or partners to notice that they are "burning out" mentally, physically, or emotionally. Try to find a balance between giving and receiving help. (Note: we also encourage you to visit A Girl Like Me, an online support community for HIV+ women.)
Long periods of high stress can lead to depression. Sleep problems, changes in appetite, low sex drive, decreased energy, loss of interest in activities, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of killing yourself are all symptoms of depression. Depression is often undiagnosed and untreated in HIV+ people because many of the symptoms are common to HIV disease or HIV drugs.
Over half of all people living with HIV experience depression at some point in time. Women are twice as likely as men to become depressed, regardless of their HIV status. Making sure you are mentally healthy is important, as depression can be a major reason that HIV+ people do not take their HIV drugs regularly. Depression can be treated through therapy (individual or group), medications, or alternative therapies. If you think you are depressed, it is important for you to talk to your health care provider.
Other Tips for Reducing or Coping with Stress
Everyone has different stressors in their lives and everyone finds different methods effective in dealing with those stressors. Look for stress-reducing techniques that work for you. Here are some ideas:
- Talk about it: a friend or family member may help you sort out your feelings and get a new perspective on problems
- Laugh about it: laughter can improve your mood and your immune system – seriously!
- Join a support group (also visit A Girl Like Me, our online support community for HIV+ women)
- Get regular physical activity
- Change your own outlook and actions, rather than trying to change others
- Keep a journal
- Practice assertive communication (learn how to say no to things you do not want to do and yes to things you do want to do)
- Get enough sleep: most people need about six to nine hours of sleep at regular times
- Take a break and treat yourself
- Practice hypnosis, biofeedback, or massage to relieve tension
- Listen to music
- Try relaxation techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, or visualization. Recent studies suggest that mindfulness meditation may prevent CD4 cells from decreasing when an HIV+ person is under stress.
- Eat healthfully: fuel your body with good foods that will help it to remain strong; for more information, see Nutrition and HIV
- Remind yourself of your accomplishments
- Try to find the positive aspects of change – how is what is happening now helping you to learn, change, or grow?
- Try to look back on a crisis as a learning opportunity
Stress is not a figment of your imagination – it is a real thing that can have real effects on your health and well-being. It is important to talk with your health care provider about your stress level so that you can take steps to stay as healthy as possible. Despite what some people may say, it is not a sign of weakness to care for yourself, mentally or physically. Caring for yourself is not selfish; in fact, caring for yourself and finding ways to manage your stress may be exactly what helps you to stay healthy and care for the important people in your life.


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Yes. The City's three industrial parks are well planned, with all the services required for numerous industries. The General plan supports their continued development.
Upon request, City staff will provide you with a fee estimate for your specific project. This takes about three days.
Two major trends will affect Merced retail and office development very positively over the next five to ten years: the development of the University of California, Merced and the increasing integration of Merced with the Bay Area economy.
UC Merced is already underway, with a rapidly growing staff and an increasing number of majors and programs. The current student population exceeds 1,800 students and will be building gradually to over 25,000 in the coming decades. The University brings higher-paying jobs and the potential for different, more upscale retailing.
Not to be overlooked is the inevitable integration of Merced with other northern Valley communities into the greater Bay Area. Some already commute to jobs in the East Bay; this will increase as time goes on and commuter rails is extended into the Valley.
The combination of these trends has resulted in Merced being projected to have the fastest income growth in California over the next decade.
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Friday, 06/18/2010
The Comcast Theatre, Hartford, CT
Soundcheck: Sleep Again, Let Me Lie [Unconfirmed and Possibly Incomplete]
Set 1: Fee > Rift, Wolfman'sWolfman's Brother, Summer of '89[1], Foam, Possum > MomaThe Moma Dance > Julius, Reba[2], Cavern
Set 2: Halley'sHalley's Comet > Light -> Billy Breathes, Tweezer > ThemeTheme From the Bottom > HoodHarry Hood > Velvet SeaWading in the Velvet Sea, STFTFPStealing Time From the Faulty Plan
Encore: Sleeping Monkey[3] > TweepriseTweezer Reprise, TweepriseTweezer Reprise
[1] Debut.
[2] No whistling.
[3] Crowd sang part of the song.
· Streets of Cairo tease in Possum
Average Song Gap: 10.2
Performers: Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon
Notes: This show contained the debut of Summer of '89. Possum contained a Streets of Cairo tease by Trey and Reba did not have the whistling ending. Sleeping Monkey was played for a fan who was holding up a sign for the song during the previous show. Trey later said "if the guy with the sign isn't here, everybody sing so he can hear it on the tape," leading to the crowd to sing part of the song. Trey said they were playing the second Tweezer Reprise because they didn't play one at Hershey Park.
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Song Distribution:
3 A Picture of Nectar
2 Joy
2 The Story of the Ghost
2 Billy Breathes
2 Hoist
2 Junta
1 Rift
1 Lawn Boy
1 The Man Who Stepped into Yesterday
Songs by Debut Year:
This show was part of the "2010 Early Summer Tour."
As for Summer of '89...y'know, it's a pretty song with an uplifting lyric, and the ending jam definitely gets somewhere, but it felt long on this night. (My friend Laurie was reduced to this: 'I'd rather hear "Let Me Lie."' Trust me when I say that such an admission could not have been easy for her, though I kinda like both songs.) Like Dr Gabel and Idea, I think Summer of '89 could come into its own. in time.
The second set is huge. Light gets deep, and the segue into Billy is gorgeous; this is the first *flawless* live performance of Billy I've heard. (I've yet to hear Phish surpass their delicate, layered studio version of this song.) In the anthemic two-chord Tweezer jam Trey shows just how much he can do with the much-derided 'whale call,' hopefully silencing his increasingly shrill critics. Tweezer melts into a face-melting Theme, an unexpected highlight: Trey played this tune like a man possessed, skipping over those pre-jam arpeggios to get right to the hose. Beautifully patient Harry Hood to follow. The rest is gravy, but when the band ended the second set with Stealing Time you knew they still had energy to spare - hence the ecstatic cock-rock encore. Twoprise!! That blowout tune is obviously important to Trey; certainly it's one of his purest nerd-god achievements, and offers the whole band a couple minutes of straightforward energetic release at show's end. They deserved it this night.
Seek out the Light > etc. > Hood immediately.
set two came out with a great comet>light.
as soon as i heard the opening notes to tweezer I knew we would get a tweeprise. To start the encore trey made note of a great sleeping monkey sign from the night before and explained how they love the hear from the crowd what they want to hear. after the first tweeprise trey said that the band had heard rumblings that any tweezer must be encored with tweeprise so since there was no tweeprise in PA they would play it again and it was fucking epic! best encore ever!!!!
I'm at the point in my show-life where I've stopped nit-picking at flubbs and phuckups and revel in the joy of the experience and the sheer pleasure phish shows elicit from my usually grumpy-old-ass. And when shit like a Sleeping Monkey > Tweeprise > Tweeprise encore with the volume at 11 and trey doing his best Jimi Hendrix is utter silliness that brought an ear to ear grin to my face.
Thanks again boys for a real good time.
Light, Number 12*
Placement: 2nd song, 2nd Set
Preceded by: Halley's Comet
An abrupt end to Halley's Comet and the opening chords to Light begin. Jam begins at 2:53. Trey is heavy on the pitch shift for the first minute, alternating between firing and pitching. Around 4:30 Fish seems to signal the opportunity to slow the jam. Mike slowly follows down pace as Trey lingers in the murky tone established in the earlier portion. Page provides a deeper layer using the piano and a synthesizer together (see 6:50) to provide a contrast to Trey's general noodling. At 7:30 Trey goes through some quick progressions and settles in on a riff as Page moves completely to the synthesizer providing the beginnings of a wash. By 8:30 Fish and Mike have slowed considerably. At 9:00 Fish has faded into almost nothing and Page is into the heavy synthesizer wash, bending the notes up and down until they begin to spin. At 9:30 Trey has faded and only Page and Mike remain. At 9:52 the opening notes of Billy Breathes are heard in a beautiful transition.
Overall, a messy jam that has no focal point. Trey seems to play with his 2010 style throughout and never finds a riff or a groove to progress on. Page provides nice layering in the background.
Below average.
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they kept it goin w/Julius(i thought this would end the set) then we got Whammy'd w/a Reba and a Cavern to close the set.
Halleys started the set off nice,but like it has been going,it did not go anywhere.Just a plain Halleys,jumping into one of my favorire parts of the nite.Light->Billy Breaths,Loved it..Tweezer was rockin'Theme was Theme.a very enjoyable Hood and Velvet Sea and a BALLS TO THE WALL Stealing time brought the set to a close..
the encore was freakin'nuts w/Trey Jumping off his amps playing like a mad man..LOVED IT!!!
Main idea: Billy breathes performance and the context of its placement make it a superb hidden gem worth seeking out. Light jam is abstract messy/spacey and tweezer funk will blow your mind. The transitions and energy stay throughout theme and hood.
Now, of course, this tour has been completely overshadowed by the three that have followed it: Fall '10, Summer '11, and Summer '12. Each of which, in my opinion, have blown its preceding tour out of the water. ::fingers crossed this trend continues:: It's interesting, at the time, the band sounded reinvented and rejuvenated, but now, with the benefit(?) of hindsight, there is still quite a bit of easily identifiable rust. An innocuous miscue at the end of Julius nearly train wrecks the song and things generally still feel a little forced, like they're reaching for something that is just barely out of grasp. However, nostalgia and rust aside, listening back to these early Summer '10 shows is a lot of fun. There's a bunch of great music within this tour, rust notwithstanding.
That said, the first set is somewhat lackluster. Summer of '89 is a song that I just don't think fits well within the Phish canon. I appreciate the meaning and connection Trey has with it, but it sticks out like a sore thumb, especially given its length. Wolfman's, Foam, and Possum > Moma were my favorite parts of this set. The Reba is not particularly good, it just doesn't go anywhere and features some of Trey's much maligned "whale call". I actually didn't mind "the whale" call in the context of spacier jams, but in the middle of eighth note lines in Reba? No, thank you.
The second set is much better and features a great Light -> Billy Breathes (great in song pairing and segue, but the Light jam isn't particularly amazing), and Tweezer > Theme > Hood. The best part of the latter segment is the spacey jam in last four minutes of Tweezer. None of these jams are *that* great in retrospect, but this set flows really nicely and definitely has some solid moments. The encore is one of my favorites, and not only for infamous double Tweeprise. The Sleeping Monkey featuring some great Trey banter and audience singing is great too. The double Tweeprise is awesome too, of course.
This is in the upper echelon of shows from Leg I of Summer Tour 2010, and is definitely worth checking out, even if the band has far surpassed themselves by now.
1st & 2nd sets didn't have much flow; there were some high points as well as some flubs and it just had an odd rythym.
Tweezer was the biggest jam of the night, but they dropped out into bland space just as it seemed they might take it to the next level.
Seeing Trey jumping around the stage during the 2nd tweezer reprise was pretty amazing, and an amazing way to bring the night to a close.
Battle of the Tweezer's ( Hershey -vs- Hartford )
Tweezer for Tweezer, Hartford takes it down...
Hershey just seemed to melt away, while Hartford is an Everlasting Gobstopper of goodness.
Dark Jam out of Tweezer (Sweet Emotion Tease ?) into A Kuroda Light Jam into Theme... Tasty !
The missing Tweezer Reprise from Hershey showed up X2...
After Tweprising for this evenings effort, Trey announced that Hershey never got one... So they played it again for Hershey !!!
The whole 2nd set was fatantastic. Halley's was its ripping short self and the Light was just fantastic and I really like the placement of Billy Breathes. But what really pushed this set to the next level was a way better than normal Theme and Hood. Haven't heard them take Theme that far out in awhile.
And I would be remissed not to mention that the Faulty Plan to close was crushing - what a great call from Phish, and Sleeping Monkey > Tweeprise was as classic as they come. Fun, raunchy, east-coast show
Fee: ****
Rift: ****
Wolfman's: *****
Summer of '89: **
Foam: ***
Possum: ****
Moma Dance: ****
Julius: ****
Reba: *****
Cavern: ****
Set 2:
Halley's: ***
Light: ****
Billy Breathes: ****
Tweezer: *****
Theme FT Bottom: ****
Hood: *****
Wading: ****
Sleeping Monkey: ****
Tweeprize: ****
Tweeprize: *****
Score: 85/105
Final Grade: A/A-
Notes: Double Tweeprize. You should really youtube this so you see the amazing energy that is poured into the second one. Up to this point, this was possibly the best show of the tour.
then the band OPENED with it.. now come on people, I am thinking that the band has to be reading us here, right ???? there is no way this could have been a coincidence, I have been to 4 shows in my life starting in 91 (with fest 8 being counted once)... I really don't know anything about the band, but am actually reading up and doing my homework, just so I can know what a song like fluff head is really about rather than my sick and twisted interpretation.... 3 nights at the Greek here I come !!!!!!
and please boys, if you are reading this... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE save the Lamb Lies down on Broadway Halloween set for a So Cal location !!!
can I beg you hard enough on this ?????????
Got psyched for the Halley's set two opener, thinking positive improv thoughts, but then I remembered that this is 3.0 and not to get caught in that fantasy land. Disappointment averted! Light was still morphing into the dependable vehicle it is today, and this one alllmost got there. Not quite, but almost. Solid segue into Billy, and a grade A Billy it was. I didn't realize at the time how little stage time this song actually gets...I feel lucky to have seen it.
Tweezer was...okay. It was funky and very minimalist, even for this band, almost to the point that I couldn't take it anymore. Trey repeats a single little riff for much of the jam, and by the end it makes me antsy and annoyed. But the final 3 minutes or so are absolutely beautiful. They descend into spaceland...almost 2.0 sounding...and just vibrate and dwindle like the setting of the sun. Worth the wait, if you can handle Trey being painfully repetitive. Pensive, deep space gurgling and glacial drone await you, and the coda is exponentially better when heard in the context of the entire jam, rather than skipping right to it as I often do.
Absolute standout Theme follows, with Trey ripping it up in ways we perhaps have come to expect...but it was out of the blue, especially for a Theme, and totally worked. A much needed boost. Listen to it. I recall Hood being decent, and the set closed on a predictable note.
The encore...well! I enjoyed Monkey thoroughly, and loved the energy of Reprise live. But the second one was a surprise and even more energetic than the first, which I didn't think was possible. Again, one of those moments when you feel lucky to have witnessed it. Truly special.
To conclude, in the words of my fellow .netter Waxbanks: the show is "wonderfully inessential" - but well worth the listen.


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Scented Products and VOCs
A single fragrance in a product can contain a mixture of hundreds of chemicals, some of which react with ozone in ambient air to form dangerous secondary pollutants.This article, written by Carol Potera*, appeared first in Environmental Health Perspectives—the peer-reviewed, open access journal of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
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Scented Products Emit a Bouquet of VOCs
A survey of selected scented consumer goods showed the products emitted more than 100 volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including some that are classified as toxic or hazardous by federal laws.1 Even products advertised as "green," "natural," or "organic" emitted as many hazardous chemicals as standard ones.
133 unique VOCs identified among 25 products
24 of these are classified as toxic or hazardous under at least one federal law
Only 1 of the 133 was listed on any label
Only 2 of the 133 were listed on any MSDS
1[Click to preview this Correction note] Anne Steinemann, a professor of civil and environmental engineering and public affairs at the University of Washington, Seattle, and colleagues used gas chromatography–mass spectrometry to analyze VOCs given off by the products. They tested 25 air fresheners, laundry detergents, fabric softeners, dryer sheets, disinfectants, dish detergents, all-purpose cleaners, soaps, hand sanitizers, lotions, deodorants, and shampoos.1 Many of the products tested are top sellers in their category.
A single fragrance in a product can contain a mixture of hundreds of chemicals, some of which (e.g., limonene, a citrus scent) react with ozone in ambient air to form dangerous secondary pollutants, including formaldehyde.2 The researchers detected 133 different VOCs. Most commonly detected were limonene, α- and β-pinene (pine scents), ethanol, and acetone.1 The latter two chemicals are often used as carriers for fragrance chemicals.3,4
Steinemann and colleagues found the average number of VOCs emitted was 17.1 Each product emitted 1–8 toxic or hazardous chemicals, and close to half (44%) generated at least 1 of 4 carcinogenic hazardous air pollutants (acetaldehyde, 1,4-dioxane, formaldehyde, and methylene chloride).1 These hazardous air pollutants have no safe exposure level, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.5 Of the 133 VOCs detected, only ethanol was listed on any label (for 2 products), and only ethanol and 2-butoxyethanol were listed on any Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS; for 5 products and 1 product, respectively).1
Manufacturers are required by the Food and Drug Administration (which regulates personal care items) to list the term "fragrance" on product labels, but not MSDSs, although they do not need to disclose the ingredients of those fragrances.6 Manufacturers are not required by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (which regulates cleaning supplies, air fresheners, and laundry products) to list either the term "fragrance" or fragrance ingredients on labels or MSDSs.7 The Household Product Labeling Act, currently under review in the U.S. Senate, would require manufacturers to label consumer products with all ingredients, including fragrance mixtures.8 "Disclosing all ingredients could be a first step to understanding potential toxicity and health effects," says Steinemann.
Although the authors did not seek to assess whether use of any of the products studied would be associated with any risk,1 Steinemann says she receives hundreds of letters, phone calls, and e-mails from people who report a variety of respiratory, dermatologic, and neurologic problems they attribute to scented products9: "Children have seizures after exposure to dryer sheets, and adults pass out around air fresheners," she says. Steinemann and colleague Stanley M. Caress have written elsewhere that 19% of respondents across two U.S. telephone surveys reported health problems they attributed to air fresheners, and nearly 11% reported irritation they attributed to scented laundry products vented outdoors.10
"It's important to take people's complaints seriously," says Steinemann, because "these human experiences are helping to inform science." One of her next projects will focus on biomarkers of exposure and effect to better understand how fragranced products may cause a range of adverse health effects. "The ultimate goal is to improve public health," Steinemann says. For now, she recommends cleaning with basic supplies like vinegar and baking soda.
Steinemann's study "strongly suggests that we need to find unscented alternatives for cleaning our homes, laundry, and ourselves," says Claudia Miller, an allergist and immunologist at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. An expert in chemical sensitivity, or toxicant-induced loss of tolerance, Miller created the Quick Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory,11 a screening tool for chemical intolerance. According to Miller, products intended to keep homes smelling fresh can set people up for a lifetime of chemically induced illness, and repeated exposure to small amounts of household chemicals can trigger symptoms to previously tolerated chemicals.12 "The best smell is no smell," Miller says.
1. Fragranced consumer products: chemicals emitted, ingredients unlisted. Environ Impact Assess Rev. doi:10.1016/j.eiar.2010.08.002 Find this article online
2. Nazaroff WW, Weschler CJ. Cleaning products and air fresheners: exposure to primary and secondary air pollutants. Atmos Environ 38(18):2841–2865 (2004); doi:10.1016/?j.atmosenv.2004.02.040.
3. Application data: ethanol for the personal care industry. Houston, TX:Lyondell Chemical Company (2004). Available: http://tinyurl.com/2axnrhg [accessed 5 January 2011].
4. What's Inside: Ingredients A–Z [website]. Racine, WI:SC Johnson & Son, Inc. Available: http://tinyurl.com/39cmdnd [accessed 5 January 2011].
5. EPA. Guidelines for Carcinogen Risk Assessment, EPA/630/P-03/001F. Washington, DC:U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2005). Available: http://tinyurl.com/2cu4qzv [accessed 8 Dec 2010].
6. FDA. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Part 701. Cosmetic Labeling, §701.2–§701.9. Washington, DC:U.S. Food and Drug Administration (2001). Available: http://tinyurl.com/3224kko [accessed 8 Dec 2010].
7. Consumer Product Safety Act, Public Law 92-573, 86 Stat. 1207 (1972). Available: http://tinyurl.com/32b4duc [accessed 8 Dec 2010].
8. Govtrack.us [database]. Household Product Labeling Act of 2009, S. 1697. Washington, DC:Civic Impulse, LLC. Available: http://tinyurl.com/yb5nkbv [accessed 8 Dec 2010].
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- *Carol Potera, based in Montana, has written for EHP since 1996. She also writes for Microbe, Genetic Engineering News, and the American Journal of Nursing.
- Citation: Potera C 2011. Scented Products Emit a Bouquet of VOCs. Environ Health Perspect 119:a16-a16. doi:10.1289/ehp.119-a16
- Online: 01 January 2011
- See: Synthetic Musks in the Encyclopedia of Earth.
- Also, see: Long-lasting chemicals threaten the environment and human health.
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Other police and law enforcement vehicles exist. These include the Enforcer police/SWAT van, the Police Maverick helicopter, HPV-1000 police bike and the Predator police boat.
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In Grand Theft Auto 1, the police car is known as the "Squad Car" and there are three variants; the Liberty City variant, which looks like an early '90s Chevrolet Caprice, and the San Andreas/Vice City variants, which appear to be police-issue versions of the Portsmouth. Surprisingly, it is the fastest car in the game, and is capable of taking alot of damage. In the PC version of GTA 1, the police cars (along with the Ambulance and the Fire Truck) will have their radio tuned to Brooklyn Underground FM, unlike all other renditions throughout the series which only have the standard police dispatch radio.
In GTA London 1969 and GTA London 1961, the police car is known as the Copper.
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Throughout all GTA III era games, the police cars, referred simply as the Police, are very fast with excellent handling, its durability, however, isn't very high. It has two sirens, one default "long-whirl" and with the horn button held down, the "rotating-weep". By getting in the Police Car, the player will receive a Shotgun with 5 rounds of ammunition.
It is possible to activate the "Black Traffic" cheat to make the Police Car all black. This causes the car to look somewhat like an unmarked patrol car.
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In these two games the vehicle resembles a 1980's Ford LTD, and they both feature a green and white livery - as opposed to the beta versions, which were white with red and blue stripes along each side. In the PC version of Vice City, there are also Police Cars which are completely white with "POLICE" marked on the side. These are the same model as the green-and-white vehicles, however the white vehicles seem only to appear when 100 percent completion is achieved.
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The player can dial 911 to summon the police car either by requiring assistance, or by luring them into a false alarm. By stealing the cop car (whilst the officer searches for any incidents), a one wanted star level will appear and cops will give chase, and it will be easy to evade them, as long as the player doesn't get chased by cops for an extended period of time. In some places, a cop car can be stolen from a parking lot or curbside without incurring a wanted level; however, there is a slight chance that a cop is asleep in the back seat (he may ask for a donut on awakening).
Police cars will be found randomly throughout each city, and are often locked.
GTA III & GTA Liberty City Stories
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- Police Station in Torrington, Staunton Island
- Police Station in Pike Creek, Shoreside Vale
GTA Vice City & GTA Vice City Stories
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- Police Station in Vice Point
- Police Station in Little Havana
- Police Station in Downtown
- Two of the white Police Cars spawn in the parking lot of the Moist Palms Hotel in GTA Vice City
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- Police Impound Lot in Pershing Square, Los Santos
- Police Impound Lot in Downtown, San Fierro
- Police Impound Lot in Roca Escalante, Las Venturas
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Frances Burney (13 June 1752 – 6 January 1840), also known as Fanny Burney and after marriage as Madame d'Arblay, was an English novelist, poet, diarist, and playwright.
- To have some account of my thoughts, manners, acquaintance and actions, when the hour arrives in which time is more nimble than memory, is the reason which induces me to keep a journal: a journal in which I must confess my every thought, must open my whole heart!
- The Early Journals and Letters of Fanny Burney, vol. 1, p. 1, journal entry, March 27, 1768.
- I cannot be much pleased without an appearance of truth; at least of possibility — I wish the history to be natural though the sentiments are refined; and the characters to be probable, though their behaviour is excelling.
- The Early Journals and Letters of Fanny Burney, vol. 1, p. 8, journal entry, 1768.
- Look at your [English] ladies of quality—are they not forever parting with their husbands—forfeiting their reputations—and is their life aught but dissipation? In common genteel life, indeed, you may now and then meet with very fine girls—who have politeness, sense and conversation—but these are few—and then look at your trademen's daughters—what are they?—poor creatures indeed! all pertness, imitation and folly.
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- When once—which every body must be—you are convinced of the wickedness and deceit of men, it is impossible to preserve untainted your own innocence of heart. Experience will prove the depravity of mankind, and the conviction of it only serves to create distrust, suspicion—caution—and sometimes causelessly.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
"Style Has Absolutely Nothing to do with Money"
34 comments:
- this is Belgium said...
I agree with your title and you are showing beautiful examples
- January 18, 2012 at 1:20 PM
- Carmela said...
She is absolutely right! Great post!
- January 18, 2012 at 1:48 PM
- Leaves you wanting more said...
A girl that is both wise and stylish!
Thanks for nice post!
With love from
- January 18, 2012 at 2:01 PM
- sacramento said...
I am with Jacquie 100% there.
- January 18, 2012 at 2:04 PM
- Celeste Lux said...
What a stylish lady, and you can certainly sense her youthful attitude. I agree, some of the most stylish women I've encountered were thriftstore shoppers....
- January 18, 2012 at 2:26 PM
- Royaltygirl said...
I agree! Fashion for me is a daily art collage using clothing and accessories!!!
- January 18, 2012 at 2:29 PM
- poca said...
Ahh, well being a Madame of Thrift this title caught me eye.
Absolutely this is true - style has nothing to do with money, and anyone who thinks so doesn't know style!
Thrifting Runway/Thrifting Style
- January 18, 2012 at 2:32 PM
- I Art Fashion said...
Fashion equals art :)
She looks so beautiful
- January 18, 2012 at 2:45 PM
- Susan Cooper said...
I do so agree, wisdom, and confidence are always in vogue. The clothes just add the extra touch. Susan Cooper
- January 18, 2012 at 2:54 PM
- shorisha said...
- January 18, 2012 at 3:06 PM
- Llara is the Little Scribbler said...
She looks amazing! And so full of joie de vivre! x
- January 18, 2012 at 3:09 PM
Sorry to disagree ... I think she looks lovely and vibrant but I do not like her clothes. They do nothing for her. In fact, the clothes only look okeish becaue of her. I am sure that in another outfit she would be even more stunning.
- January 18, 2012 at 4:45 PM
- Dominique B. said...
OMG that quote was amazing and so damn true!
- January 18, 2012 at 4:47 PM
- Iben said...
I love this blog, the focus is so different from everything else!
- Iben
- January 18, 2012 at 4:59 PM
- his_girl_friday said...
So true! So wise! Thank God for thrifting.
- January 18, 2012 at 5:59 PM
" ... in another outfit she would be even more stunning...."
Possibly !!!
YET: that's just another puzzle piece which makes up this lady!
If this makes her as or even more happy then so called better outfits - so be it and she will still be faaaar ahead of quite some people still searching for their happiness -despite their at times more 'expensive'/valuable looks. ;-)
- January 18, 2012 at 6:21 PM
- Sabrina said...
- January 18, 2012 at 6:22 PM
- Krazkat said...
Absolutely Fabulous! Love this blog and love the ladies in it... Great!
- January 18, 2012 at 6:22 PM
- MJ said...
She is beautiful! Great advice.
- January 18, 2012 at 8:54 PM
- The Style Crone said...
Stunning and inspirational! Love the sparkling blue headwear!
- January 18, 2012 at 9:07 PM
- Jessica K said...
The title of this post says it all! Amazing, as expect.
Jessica K.
- January 18, 2012 at 10:08 PM
- Ben said...
YES! I shop at thrift stores too! Most of the best, more interesting unique things are there!
- January 19, 2012 at 12:32 AM
- Feren Natasha said...
Amazing! They amaze me! :D Prettyyyyyy :D
- January 19, 2012 at 3:14 AM
- Aimee Katherine said...
She is totally right! Great post as expected :D
- January 19, 2012 at 5:56 AM
- Jualferx said...
Estilo no tiene absolutamente nada que ver con dinero. Genial esa frasecilla. Abrazos.
- January 19, 2012 at 8:57 AM
- Bela Monstro said...
Wise beautiful womam.
So true what she said.
- January 19, 2012 at 9:08 AM
- Shirley said...
I love hearing this kind of advice from the older generation. Especially such stunning looks. I'd like to shop in her thrift shops. Mine don't seem to have that gorgeous style! :)
- January 19, 2012 at 10:23 AM
Nice sentiment, but it's completely elitist and out of touch with reality. Is it simply coincidence that the women featured on this site live in some of the priciest zip codes in the country, and spend more on their accessories than most do on their mortgages? Nope, don't think so.
Try finding candidates for posts in, say, Detroit, or south Philly, or the Bronx, and then get back to me.
- January 19, 2012 at 10:31 AM
- O D Y S S E Y said...
so true. :)
these ladies look amazing!
- January 19, 2012 at 11:53 AM
- O D Y S S E Y said...
sorry, meant "this lady" looks amazing.
she would probably look good in almost anything, though. beautiful woman. :)
- January 19, 2012 at 11:56 AM
- vintagevixxen said...
so very true>
- January 22, 2012 at 12:10 PM
- Mary J said...
Love, love, love Jacquie and her clothes! She always looks so slim and graceful. You can tell she was a dancer. I think she has a great middle name, too! Would love to see a lot more of her on your site.
- January 23, 2012 at 4:15 PM
- Megha Agrawal said...
i guess people look best when they wear their personalities...And yes, money certainly has nothing to do with it...It's about how artistic one's taste is and how much one is ready to experiment with clothes and accessories!
It's great to see such amazing youthful zeal in the elderly! Looks like I in my 20s will have to take some serious fashion tips from them.. ;P
- January 24, 2012 at 8:44 AM
- Dlight said...
Totally agree with her!!
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
Radiant Redhead
She's absolutely amazing, ravishing in fact. Check out MISTER MORT for more great style and wonder photos!
Posted by Mordechai at 12:56 AM
5 comments:
- Deja Pseu said...
She's fun! She makes the bold hair and necklace work by keeping the rest simple.
- December 11, 2008 at 9:37 AM
- sewducky said...
Love the blog. Good styling is always an 'In', and I would love to raid most of the women's closets.
- December 11, 2008 at 10:17 AM
- sewducky said...
I love the blog and want to go rob half of their closets. Style is always 'in'.
- December 11, 2008 at 10:32 AM
- Profoundly Superficial said...
She's like a latter day Diana Vreeland.
- December 12, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Love the necklace, hair, and eyes. But the coloring-outside-of-lines lipstick application crosses dangerously into Baby Jane Hudson territory.
- December 13, 2008 at 3:12 PM
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WASHINGTON – A cyber attack in South Korea that paralyzed bank machines across the country calls to mind how dependent Americans have become on ATMs and other electronic banking services.
U.S. Consumers have grown increasingly reliant on debit and credit cards to get cash, pay for groceries and even buy a cup of coffee. So can the kind of computer assault that crashed ATM services in South Korea happen here?
"You can never state with complete certainty that an event is not going to happen," says Doug Johnson, vice president of risk management policy for the American Bankers Association.
But Johnson is confident ATM networks in the United States have adequate safeguards in place to ensure the systems stay up and running.
"We have a number of firewalls, a number of ways to detect intrusions, a number of ways to protect the systems so that they're available," he says.
Johnson says redundancies built into U.S. electronic banking systems are key to ensuring that ATMs don't fall prey to the type of cyber attack that crippled banking machines in South Korea.
"I do believe that we have a system here in the states that allows us the highest level of resiliency possible to withstand those kinds of attacks," he says.
However the bankers association, which represents banks across the country, says the past six months have brought a variety of cyber threats to financial institutions in the United States. Most of those threats were denial of service attacks, which render a bank's website briefly unavailable.
"We have attacks on a continual basis," Johnson says, "we realize that cyber security is something we have to be eternally vigilant about."
The computer attacks against U.S. banks have grown more menacing, according to Johnson.
"Increasingly, we see a more highly sophisticated attack from criminal enterprises and from nation-states," he says.
Beyond cybersecurity technology, Johnson says banks routinely share security information with other banks to help combat the threat.
"We spend a lot of time sharing information," he says, "because security is not a competitive issue. It's clearly an issue we have to cooperate on."
If U.S. electronic banking systems including ATM's were ever shut down by cyber attack, Johnson believes it would not be a prolonged outage and the system would quickly bounce back.
"I would point to the denial of service attacks that the financial institutions have had over the past six months," he says.
"By and large those were brief moments in time, systems were able to come back up and that's what I would envision if we were to have a similar attack on the ATM system," he says.
"We have a great capacity to bring those systems back up," he says.
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Brilliance Brushed Bronze Thermostatic Valve Trim Single Handle with Single Function Shower Head and Tub Spout with H2Okinetic and TempAssure Technologies from the Virage Collection
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Virage Single Handle Tempassure Thermostatic Tub and Shower Valve Trim with Single Function Showerhead and Tub Spout
Elegantly twisted forms create a hand crafted work of art for the bath. TempAssure thermostatic medium flow tub and shower; 7 3/4" solid brass, pull-down diverter tub spout. Valve cartridge flows at 8.5gpm @ 60psi; 6" square raincan showerhead featuring H20kinetics Technology®; 2.5gpm.
Trim Features:
- TempAssure® thermostatic valve cartridge.
- Thermostatic wax element maintains the outlet temperature to ±3.6?F.
- Must also order R60000-UNBX rough valve body.
- Back-to-back installation capability.
- Lever volume control handle; temperature adjustment lever.
- Graphics indicate hot/cold temperature adjustment.
- Field adjustable to limit handle rotation into hot water zone.
- All parts replaceable from the front of the valve.
- Adjusts for up to 1" wall thickness.
- Single function H2O Kinetic Technology® showerhead; 2.0 gpm @ 80 PSI.
- Tool for showerhead to shower arm assembly provided.
- Decorative, cast brass shower arm and tub spout with slip-on feature.
Trim Specifications:
- ADA Compliant: Yes
- WaterSense Certified: No
- Width: 7.5"
- Showerhead Width: 6"
- Shower Arm Reach: 5.5"
- Spout Reach: 7.75"
- Showerhead Shape: Square
- Showerhead: Single Function
- Spray Settings: 1
- Flow Rate (GPM): 2.5
- Product Weight: 9.130 lbs.
- Material: Brass
- Number Of Handles: 1
- Handle Style: Metal Lever
- Handles Included: Yes
- Bodysprays Included: No
- Diverter Included: Yes
- Diverter Location: Tub Spout
- Handshower Included: No
- Pressure Balanced: Yes
- Slide Bar Included: No
- Valve Included: No
Brizo Technologies
- ADA Compliant: Some people, and some local codes, require fixtures that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- WaterSense: The WaterSense label signifies Brizo's commitment to working with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to encourage the efficient use of water and actively protect the future of our nation's water supply. WaterSense labeled faucets use 20% less water and perform as well or better than their less efficient counterparts.
- H2Okinetic®: Brizo's proprietary H2Okinetic® Technology uses the science of fluidics to create a warmer shower experience that feels like more water, without using more water. This is accomplished through larger water droplets that leave the spray head in a unique wave pattern. H2Okinetic® showers are self-cleaning, have larger spray holes that don't clog, and do not use any moving parts, so they are very low-maintenance.
- TempAssure®: Brizo's higher-end dual function TempAssure® thermostatic valve cartridges work like a thermostat. They use a wax and spring configuration to measure and monitor the temperature of the water and automatically adjust the hot/cold mix to precisely maintain water temperatures within a safe +/- 3°F.
- Water Efficient Product meeting CALGreen standards:
- Kitchen Faucets: Flow Rate of 1.8 gpm or 1.5 gpm versus Industry Standard ASME.A112.18.1/CSA.B125.1 of 2.2 gpm.
- Lavatory Faucets: Flow Rate of 1.5 gpm versus Industry Standard ASME.A112.18.1/CSA.B125.1 of 2.5 gpm.
- Showerheads and Handshowers: Flow Rate of 1.5 or 2.0 gpm versus Industry Standard ASME.A112.18.1/CSA.B125.1 of 2.5 gpm.
- Brilliance Finishes: Many Brizo products are made with Brilliance® finishes, which resist abrasions and discolorations better than traditional brass or even chrome.
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Meckel's diverticulum is one of the most common congenital abnormalities. It occurs when the connection between the intestine and the umbilical cord doesn't completely close off during fetal development. This results in a small outpouching of the small intestine, know as a Meckel's diverticulum. In most cases, Meckel's diverticula do not cause any problems. In a small number of patients however, these diverticula can become infected (diverticulitis) cause an obstruction of the instesitne, or cause bleeding from the intestine.
The most common symptom of Meckel's diverticulitis is painless bleeding from the rectum. The stools may contain fresh blood or may look black and tarry.
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"Plant a Tree for Me" Program Will Offset the Carbon Dioxide Produced Through Powering Customers' Computer Systems
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2007 —Dell, The Conservation Fund and Carbonfund.org today announced a joint, global carbon-neutral initiative to offset the carbon dioxide produced when customers power their computer systems. Called "Plant a Tree for Me," the program allows customers to make a donation that will be used by the two nonprofits, The Conservation Fund and Carbonfund.org, to plant trees in sustainably managed forests. Dell's commitment marks the first time a major corporation has given its customers a way to offset the emissions associated with the electricity used by their computers.
"We applaud Dell's leadership for its commitment to offset the carbon footprint of its computers," said The Conservation Fund's president, Larry Selzer. "Climate change has emerged as one of the dominant environmental issues of our time, and Dell's industry-leading efforts to address this challenge, and its invitation to its customers to join in this initiative, serve as a model for corporate environmental stewardship in the 21st century."
Native trees and forests help fight climate change as part of their natural processes. As they grow, trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and convert it into oxygen. In addition to trapping the dangerous gases that cause climate change, these new forests help to protect water quality, restore wildlife habitat and enhance public recreation areas.
Through the program, a customer donation of $2 for a notebook and $6 for a desktop computer will offset carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to powering the average computer for three years. Dell will remit 100 percent of the donations received from the "Plant a Tree for Me" program to The Conservation Fund and Carbonfund.org to be used to plant trees.
"Dell recognizes that offsetting carbon dioxide emissions with tree planting is an effective and inexpensive way to fight climate change," Carbonfund.org executive director Eric Carlson said. "The beauty of this program is that anyone can do it and make a difference."
According to Carbonfund.org, carbon dioxide emissions today are at their highest levels in recorded history, covering over 650,000 years, and are 40 percent higher than they were before the Industrial Revolution.
The "Plant a Tree for Me" program is available now to Dell customers making new computer purchases. It will be available in February to U.S. consumers and in April to global consumers for any brand of computer.
"The customer experience starts with receiving the best value and continues with the knowledge that we are working with our customers to protect the environment throughout the life of their systems," said Michael Dell, chairman of Dell. "Programs like 'Plant a Tree for Me' and our global recycling efforts empower our customers to participate with us in making a difference. It is our hope that other companies in our industry will join us to improve the environment that we all share."
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Found in lead ore and can be used as a flux, a matting/crystallizing agent, and it is combined with certain coloring agents to produce unique colors not previously attainable. Formula for Barium Carbonate is
, also called witherite after William Withering recognized it in 1784. Barium Carbonate is used in rat poison, bricks, ceramic glazes, and cement.


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The Center for Shelter Dogs (CSD) is a new initiative of the Shelter Medicine Program, also housed within the Center for Animals and Public Policy, dedicated to improving the welfare of homeless dogs cared for by humane organizations, animal control facilities, and rescue groups throughout the nation.
The Shelter Medicine Program at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University was founded in 2006 with the mission of improving quality of life for shelter animals through the education of steering committee of Cummings School faculty and staff, as well as members of the local sheltering community. Additionally, a host of area partners work with the school to provide opportunities for students to observe and participate first-hand in working shelters in Massachusetts.


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Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition gets in gear
Repost: Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 | Posted by Dani Burlison Cyclist Chris Jones with his son, Trevor. Photo courtesy of SCBC After the February announcement of departure of Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition's long term executive director Christine Culver, many Sonoma County cyclists were concerned about the future of the organization. Staff members say they needn't worry. The group continues to sponsor many of the community events that came to fruition during Culver's seven years as its head. "Our staff and… Read More »


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Black smoke has poured from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that cardinals have failed to elect a pope on their first try.
The cardinals held the first day of the conclave Tuesday deeply divided over the problems of the church and who best among them could fix them following the stunning resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. The Vatican made clear it didn't expect a winner on the first ballot.
The cardinals now return to the Vatican's Santa Marta hotel for the night. They return to the Apostolic Palace for Mass Wednesday morning and a new round of voting.
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The heavy wooden door to the Sistine Chapel has been closed and locked, signaling the start of the conclave to elect a new pope to succeed Benedict XVI following his stunning resignation.
Monsignor Guido Marini, master of liturgical ceremonies, closed the double doors after shouting "Extra omnes," Latin for "all out," telling everyone but those taking part in the conclave to leave the frescoed hall. He then locked it.
Benedict's resignation has thrown the church into turmoil and exposed deep divisions among cardinals grappling with whether to pick a manager who can clean up the Vatican bureaucracy or a pastor who can inspire Catholics at a time of crisis.
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