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UCSB's 2016 Recruiting Class Ranked No. 24 in the Nation May 17, 2016 UCSB now has had three top-30 recruiting classes in the past four years. [read more]
Former Gaucho Brooke Niles Named AVCA National Coach of the Year May 13, 2016 Niles earns her first national coach of the year honors in beach volleyball. [read more]
Women's Volleyball Opens Spring Season April 5, 2016 SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Already preparing for the 2016 season, the UCSB women's volleyball opened its spring season on Monday. [read more]
UCSB Women's Volleyball Adds Wisconsin Transfer Hannah Juley February 9, 2016 SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The UCSB women's volleyball team has announced Wisconsin transfer Hannah Juley will be joining the Gauchos this Spring. [read more]
Chad Gatzlaff to Join UCSB Women's Volleyball as Assistant Coach February 9, 2016 SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Chad Gatzlaff will be joining the UCSB women's volleyball staff as an assistant coach, it was announced by head coach Nicole Lantagne Welch on Wednesday. [read more]
UCSB Women's Volleyball Announces 2016 Recruiting Class December 11, 2015 SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – UCSB has signed four standout athletes to National Letters of Intent, head coach Nicole Lantagne Welch announced on Friday. [read more]
Phoebe Grunt, Emilia Petrachi Earn All-Big West Honors November 30, 2015 SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Phoebe Grunt earned her second career Honorable Mention All-Big West accolade, while Emilia Petrachi was selected to the all-freshman team, it was announced by the conference on Monday. [read more]
UCSB Falls at UC Irvine 3-0 November 25, 2015 IRVINE, Calif. – UC Santa Barbara (7-20, 3-13) ended its season with a 3-0 loss at UC Irvine (13-15, 7-9) at the Bren Events Center on Tuesday night. [read more]
Gauchos Downed by No. 8 Hawaii in Home Finale November 21, 2015 The UC Santa Barbara women's volleyball team closed its home schedule with a three-game loss to No. 8 Hawaii on Saturday night as five Gaucho seniors played their final matches at the Thunderdome. [read more]
UCSB to Host Senior Day, Home Finale Versus Hawai'i November 19, 2015 The Gauchos will be hosting their home finale this Saturday against No. 8 Hawai'i and will officially close the 2015 season with a visit to UC Irvine on Tuesday Nov. 24. The Gauchos have played the Rainbow Wahine to a pair of five set matches in the Thunderdome from the past two seasons, as Hawai'i came out on top both times. UCSB will also be celebrating Senior Day, as Ali Barbeau, Shauna Klein, Hanna Nielson, Britton Taylor, and Jaylen Villanueva will be playing in their final home match as Gauchos that night. With its visit to UC Irvine, the team will be looking to even the season series, as the Anteaters took the first match 3-1 earlier this month. [read more]
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In this chapter, we move on to consider the practicalities of survivor involvement. Beginning with a brief discussion of power issues in this context, we then consider consultation as part of official, legislative and policy requirements, and the need for sound and concrete policies, whatever type of participation is being considered. We then discuss some of the difficult issues that need to be part of any strategy for user involvement. These include safety, representativeness, diversity issues, and the need for resources and support. The chapter ends by opening up a discussion of what works and what does not, with a particular focus on the limited strategy of inviting individual survivors to attend policy meetings and forums on behalf of other woman, a strategy which we found in our study to be often inappropriate, upsetting and ineffective.
In general, it is of little point engaging in consultation and participation policies, as we have indicated in previous chapters, if nothing changes as a result and if the exercise remains cosmetic rather than an integrated part of policy and service delivery. However, many studies of consultative strategies with service users have found that such a tokenistic outcome is common. Consultation is carried out but there is no link between this and actual progress (Lindow and Morris, 1995). A clear issue here is who has power (see also Chapter 3), how it is operated and how much it is shared.
Where agencies retain all the power and the service users being consulted have very little, it is clear that the most likely outcome is that nothing much will change if users voice their issues and concerns. Thus, there has to be a shift if effective user participation is to be possible. This can be hard to bring about, however. In general, service user involvement is widely viewed as difficult to achieve and as hampered by social exclusion and by inadequate understandings of the operation of power, as discussed in earlier


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ISLAMABAD: The impasse between a Supreme Court bench and the government over the language of the draft of a letter to be sent to the Swiss authorities to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari did not end on Friday.
But instead of initiating contempt proceedings the court had warned in case the letter was not finalised, the five-judge bench headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa gave another opportunity to the government by postponing the hearing to Wednesday to enable Law Minister Farooq H. Naek to consult Prime Minister Raja Parvez Ashraf again.
"We are just inches away from the resolution of the longstanding issue of implementing the NRO verdict," Justice Khosa acknowledged. But the government flatly refused to make any commitment to making further changes in the draft. The apparent change of heart became obvious after yet another closed door discussion between the law minister and counsel Waseem Sajjad and the judges in the chambers.
Although the court appeared to be reluctant, it granted chamber audience at the insistence of the law minister who reminded it that he was not a private party rather representing the federal government and that some sensitive matters were involved in the case.
Feverish activities were also the hallmark of the day when the law minister, along with Waseem Sajjad, was seen rushing to the attorney general's office to inform the leadership about the outcome of the chamber discussion.
The only positive aspect of Friday's proceedings was an acknowledgment by the bench after perusing the draft communication that its two paragraphs were in consonance with and spirit of paragraph 178 of the NRO judgment. But Justice Khosa found the last paragraph of the letter contrary to what had been written in the first two paragraphs.
The contents of the letter, however, are still the most guarded secret because neither the government gave any idea about what was in the draft nor did the judges mention its wording during the proceedings.
A source close to government quarters confided to Dawn that the fresh draft contained changes required by the court as it mentioned the revival of $60 million graft cases against the president in Swiss courts.
But the reason behind the firmness shown by the government on Friday was perceived to be the reluctance demonstrated by the judiciary because the letter clearly mentions Article 248 of the Constitution as well as the Geneva Conventions.
However, the source said it appeared that the bench was divided on the issue. The references underline the immunity enjoyed by the president from criminal litigations domestically as well as internationally.
A brief press talk by the law minister emphasising the constitutional protection the president enjoyed also indicates that the real bone of contention is the immunity issue.
The letter requests the attorney general of Geneva (Switzerland) to consider as withdrawn the May 22, 2008, communication by former attorney general Malik Qayyum to the Swiss authorities.
At the outset of the proceedings, the law minister requested the court to go through the contents of the letter which was prepared as per observations made by it at the last hearing that it would be in the interest of Pakistan that the system continued and the executive and the judiciary worked in unison in adjudicating issues because the country was facing many challenges.
"It is time that the court should rise above in the interest of the country and we expect that the court will also take care of the genuine concerns and sensitivity of the federal government. We earnestly desire that this issue must come to an end and believe that judgment should be left to the people of Pakistan," Mr Naek said.
At this, the judges retired to their chambers for some time and returned to announce that the court was conscious of the fact that it had been a long journey before reaching this stage and it also understood that the efforts made were not wasted.
The law minister said there were still some reservations and he wanted to consult the prime minister again.
But Justice Khosa observed that the court genuinely believed that both were just inches away from a perfect solution — a solution which would uphold the dignity of the court and address the concerns of the government.
The law minister again requested for a chamber audience which the court granted after some reluctance but, at the same time, admitted that it would be dangerous if the sensitivities involved in the matter were discussed in open court. In its order the court appreciated that most of the issues had been sorted out in the draft but said some aspects still needed to be attended to by the government to make the communication represent the true spirit of the NRO judgment.
The order said the law minister had requested for a short adjournment till Oct 10 to consult the prime minister on the subject and to produce an improved draft, if any. "In the interest of justice and also in the interest of proper resolution of the longstanding issue, the hearing is adjourned to October 10 as requested by the law minister," the order said.


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Q: Roger, talk about the match?
FEDERER: I thought Mikhail started a bit slow. Obviously the two double faults hurt him a lot in the game at 2-1 down. Then the key of the match for me was coming out of the 0-40 whole then holding and going up 4-1. That was a big ten minutes for me. Then, once in the lead, I played a bit more aggressive, just continued my stuff. He was missing quite a few shots and made it a bit easier for me. But overall I thought I played a really good, tough solid match and it was nice coming out and playing some decent tennis after yesterday's shootout really.
Q: How do you feel your game is today versus the first time you reached the final here?
FEDERER: I don't remember even how I played back then. I remember the emotions I have but I don't remember how my forehand, backhand felt. Obviously, today I feel as a much more complete player, I expect myself to win more which can be helpful at times whereas maybe when I came here you don't know really what to expect. So, I think it's been always a very successful tournament. I don't think I lost early in the tournament. I always reached the quarters here or better. I'm happy it's been such a great hunting ground for me, not only the Centre Court and the atmosphere there but all the surroundings, the Weber family. So many things make me play well here that I'm always very happy to come back. But this year I think I've been playing really well. It's been a good tournament so far, a tough draw in particular with Mayer, Raonic and also Youzhny. They are all very good grass court players on any given day. That's why it's a great effort for me to make it to the finals.
Q: In view of what you said can you think back on the emotions the first time you were here in the final?
FEDERER: Yes, because it's always special winning a title not far away from home. I remember my parents came up to watch me play. It's a long way. I think I rode back with them to Switzerland and then I would go to Wimbledon. I always played very well here in the final actually. I never had a bad final. I hope it can be again something similar tomorrow.
Q: You were serving and volleying a lot more ten years ago. Are you trying to build in more serve and volley in the game given how much more fierce the returns are of guys like Nadal and Djokovic are.
FEDERER: I didn't want to start serve and volleying off the back and then knowing that maybe Wimbledon played a bit slower, particularly in the second week. Then when you stop playing from the baseline you completely lose that rhythm. So, I wanted first to start my game here this week with a solid baseline game, with a good serve, good forehand, good backhand, take time away from the opponent to make sure I get into the tournament first before I start trying out things. Today obviously I did throw in the occasional serve and volley but that's more something I'll practice again next week. This week, I'm just trying to make sure I move well, serve well and return well and then the rest will automatically lead me to the net and depending on who I play I can maybe serve and volley a bit more. Obviously it's something particularly on the grass I should be using more often as I go deeper into the tournaments.
Q: Two years ago you were slightly injured against Hewitt. When did you stop having the back problems because they were with you for some eighteen months, weren't they?
FEDERER: I don't think it was the back. I think it was my leg that was hurting but I was still able to play. I should have won on 0-6, 4-4, 0-40 and then he hit a net cord on one of his forehand. It's a pity because I was in control, I was playing well, I created the opportunities I wanted. I don't think he would have broken me at 5-4 and then he played really well I have to say in the third. He started to return me really well and he just got into another gear which was great to see. But it was still a good final for me. But my back has been under control for maybe somewhat over a year now. Obviously it always flares up from time to time like for any other player. When you change surface maybe you feel it a bit more but it's not like you cannot play. But sometimes it gets too bad like for me in Doha or maybe for Murray in Madrid, he didn't come. I mean you're able to play somewhat okay but it's just not a whole lot fun playing with it. I've been very happy with my back for about a year now or so.
Q: You'll definitely play a German now in the final. Coming back to your score against the Germans: it was ten years ago when you last lost against a German. If you win tomorrow you will have won the fiftieth time in a row against a German. What is it? Is it that you are that god or are the Germans that bad?
FEDERER: No. Of course, I'm surprised. Not to lose in ten years that's awesome. Somebody told me in Paris after I had beaten Kamke. Then I beat Mayer and thought about that in the back of my mind. Of course, that this cycle won't end tomorrow (laughs). I'm looking forward to the final against Kohlschreiber or Haas. It's going to be great. It's interesting how four one-handed-backhand-players made it to the semis here on grass. They are both good friends of mine. Of course Tommy and I share many years together on the tour and also our families are close. I'm happy for both of them that they made it so far and beat such top players.
Q: Did you think that Tommy would show such a great performance the whole week?
FEDERER: Yes, I did. But that's no guarantee, especially on grass. Everything is down to a few shots. It's different than on clay or hard court where the difference between the players is bigger. So I hoped that he'll find his way into the tournament and will have a good run. He's very dangerous on grass. So, it won't be an easy final for me. And Kohlschreiber won the title here last year and I played him once in the final here. He's really good, too.
Q: Did you think that it would be that easy today?
FEDERER: I always prepare for a tough match. I have enough rackets with me, enough t-shirts and two pair of shoes. I'm prepared for everything (laughs). But if suddenly the match is over within an hour, I don't really mind.
Q: Nicolas Kiefer said yesterday that you had promised to become Number One again. Is that right?
FEDERER: No, I didn't promise that (laughs). I was happy to see him here. Sometimes he writes to me whether it's about football or tennis. It's nice to keep in touch with your former rivals. It would be nice and I'd be extremely happy. I'm aware that I'd be very close if I won one of the next Grand Slams, Wimbledon or US Open. But first I need to play well. Now, the focus is here in Halle and not anywhere else.
Q: Does the number 77 tell you anything?
FEDERER: Not a lot.
Q: John McEnroe's tournament victories. You have 74.
FEDERER: Yes, I knew he had won 77 but I'm not always aware of that.
Q: Is it a goal to overtake him?
FEDERER: I hope that I will otherwise my next years don't look too good (laughs). We'll see. Tomorrow I can make another huge step. But John McEnroe is a huge legend. I think he also won 78 doubles titles. So, I'm glad that he is still in tennis by working as a commentator or by playing exhibitions. He knows how to move the masses. It would be great if I caught up with him but it's not one of my main goals.
Q: What about your management? Tony is no longer with IMG. Will you stay with him or with IMG?
FEDERER: I intend to work with Tony. I will decide and organise things when things are more peaceful. But my goal is to work with Tony.


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High School: Edmond Santa Fe
College: Oklahoma (school history) (Smith college stats)
Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 3rd round (75th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 6 (8785th overall since 1950)
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Thanks Lainey :-)
1 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 15:45:57
Re: Grief by Gwen Flowers (6 replies, posted in Grief Management)
2 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 15:36:56
Re: Anthony, I have missed you now for 5 years my darling (7 replies, posted in In Remembrance)
Thank-you for sharing, I am 2 years into my life as a young widow and I find myself back here where it began, I struggle to find fulfillment in this new life though I am blessed with my daughter who is now 4 years old. I am grateful to you for the honesty in your words. Xx
3 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 15:25:09
Topic: Grief by Gwen Flowers (6 replies, posted in Grief Management)
I had my own notion of grief.
I thought it was the sad time
That followed the death of someone you love.
And you had to push through it
To get to the other side.
But I'm learning there is no other side.
There is no pushing through.
But rather,
There is absorption.
And grief is not something you complete,
But rather, you endure.
Grief is not a task to finish
And move on,
But an element of yourself-
An alteration of your being.
A new way of seeing.
A new definition of self.
4 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 15:19:58
Re: SIGNS FROM LOVED ONES (27 replies, posted in Thought for the Day)
Dear Pam- I am so very sorry to learn of the passing over of your dear daughter Lauren. I do not visit this site as often since my husband died 2 years ago, though I think if my cc family often.
I hoped your story would be different- I am sorry Pam for you and your family and friends. I am sorry for Lauren so deserved so much more. Xxx
5 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 13:53:58
Re: Ireland (10 replies, posted in Introductions!)
Mr Mark Taylor is the Consultant Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgeon within
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. Ulster Independent Clinic is a private hospital in Belfast and you may be able to get an appointment through there.
6 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:46:24
Re: It will be one year tomorrow... (12 replies, posted in In Remembrance)
Hi Guys-
I just wanted to say Hi too- I more of a lurker rather than a poster now.
Good to hear from you both.
Take care,
7 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:21:56
Topic: For a New Beginning- ~ John O'Donohue ~ (2 replies, posted in Grief Management)
For a New Beginning
~ John O'Donohue ~
In out-of-the-way places of the heart,
Where your thoughts never think to wander,
This beginning has been quietly forming,
Waiting until you were ready to emerge.
For a long time it has watched your desire,
Feeling the emptiness growing inside you,
Noticing how you willed yourself on,
Still unable to leave what you had outgrown.
It watched you play with the seduction of safety
And the gray promises that sameness whispered,
Heard the waves of turmoil rise and relent,
Wondered would you always live like this.
Then the delight, when your courage kindled,
And out you stepped onto new ground,
Your eyes young again with energy and dream,
A path of plenitude opening before you.
Though your destination is not yet clear
You can trust the promise of this opening;
Unfurl yourself into the grace of beginning
That is at one with your life's desire.
Awaken your spirit to adventure;
Hold nothing back, learn to find ease in risk;
Soon you will be home in a new rhythm,
For your soul senses the world that awaits you.
8 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:04:49
Re: New Member (15 replies, posted in Introductions!)
I think about you often.
9 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:57:50
Topic: Detecting CC (1 replies, posted in New Developments)
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A reliable urinary biomarker for cholangiocarcinoma – a dipstick test!
10 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:58:18
Re: New Member (15 replies, posted in Introductions!)
Dear tlcassara-
I am sorry that you too have learnt the word- Cholangiocarcinoma. This website will give you and your husband much advice and support.
As the next few days unfold you and your husband will be given a lot of information.
Try to take it one day & one doctor appointment at a time for now.
11 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:55:09
Re: Grief Stricken (7 replies, posted in Grief Management)
Dear Teresa-
It is such early days for you. It is still early days for me at over one year. I cannot tell you it will get easier anytime soon but i can assure you that your husband is with you. Denis is woven into the very fabric of who you are today and who your children will become.
I could not survive these dark days without the merrywidow.me.uk website.
In his suffering you took one day at a time now in your suffering take one hour at a time.
Write down any dark thoughts on paper and burn it.
Take good care of yourself and hug your children lots.
12 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:42:18
Re: It was a good day today! (22 replies, posted in Good News / What's Working)
HI Pamela,
I am not on here as much any more. I was just thinking about Lauren for some reason. Imagine how pleased I am to log in and find good news!
Keep doing what you are doing!
Chrissy xx
13 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:04:04
Re: YOUNG WIDOW (13 replies, posted in Grief Management)
Dear Jilly-
I don't have much to say- I am a young widow, only 33 years. I am 1 year into this journey. I log into a widow discussion site often- today there is a post about living alone which I liked. I think what we should try to do is- be alone and create some happiness from that to start. For me- I need to regain some happiness from within. I cannot go through loosing everything again dependant on anyone else. If you can do that first maybe the rest will follow for you.
All my best as always
DO...enjoy your 'me-time' rituals - a scented bath on Sunday evening, a good wine at the end of the working week.
DON'T...become so stuck in your ways that it becomes too much hassle to go out on Saturday night when you're happy in your PJs watching Breakfast at Tiffany's.
DO...glory in having sole control of the TV remote.
DON'T...find yourself repeatedly dozing on the sofa at 1am in front of an episode of CSI.
DO...use your home to entertain - at least once a month invite a bunch of friends round for drinks.
DON'T...keep your home as a sacred space, so intolerant of disruption that you secretly resent visitors.
DO...remember that you are part of a community. Those who live alone most successfully tend to reach out to those who live close by.
DON'T...rely too heavily on work colleagues for your social life. Aim to garner friends from many different backgrounds.
DO...cook yourself delicious meals and eat from your best china or dine al fresco when the weather is warm.
DON'T...rely on snacks or ready-meals because 'what's the point when it's only me?'.
DO?snuggle up in bed all day Saturday reading if that's what you feel like doing.
DON'T?do the same thing on Sunday. Variety in every aspect of our lives is the secret to feeling that life is stimulating.
DO?stay up until dawn reading, writing, painting, listening to music - whatever makes you feel alive. When you live alone?you can!
DON'T?cram activities into your diary because you fear being lonely. Relax into solitude and cultivate your creativity. It is no coincidence that many great female artists have chosen to live alone.
DO?spend time with people you love and like - you have no one's opinion to worry about but your own.
DON'T?waste a minute worrying about people who see the world only in terms of couples and make you feel slightly odd for choosing to live alone.
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14 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:29:19
Re: How I miss you, my darling Anthony (9 replies, posted in In Remembrance)
Thank-you for your post and thank-you for your honesty. "Getting used to this hollow feeling at the centre of my world", describes how I also feel so beautifully.
I wish you the very best.
C x
15 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:21:51
Re: Any new hope? (10 replies, posted in Introductions!)
Dear Asunrae-
I lost my husband to this disease last year- We/I have a little girl who is now 3. This gives me a sense but only a sense of the loss that you must feel. I am very sorry for the heavy cross of grief that you must carry now.
My sincere condolences,
16 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:41:07
Topic: Good story (3 replies, posted in Thought for the Day)
Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man
was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help
drain the fluid from his lungs.
His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend
all his time flat on his back. The men talked for hours on end. They
spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their
involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation.
Every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he
would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he
could see outside the window. The man in the other bed began to live for
those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened
by all the activity and colour of the world outside. The window
overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the
water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm
in arm amidst flowers of every colour and a fine view of the city
could be seen in the distance. As the man by the window described all
this in exquisite detail, the man on the other side of the room would
close his eyes and imagine the
picturesque scene. One warm afternoon the man by the window described a
parade passing by. Although the other man couldn't hear the band - he
could see it. In his
mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive
words. Days and weeks passed. One morning, the day nurse arrived to
bring water for their
baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window , who had
died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital
attendants to take the body away. As soon as it seemed appropriate, the
other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was
happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she
left him alone. Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to
take his first look at the real world outside. He strained to slowly
turn to
look out the window beside the bed. It faced a blank wall. The man asked
the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had
described such wonderful things outside this window. The nurse responded
that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said,
"Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you."
There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own
situations. Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared,
is doubled. If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have
that money can't buy."Today is a gift, that's why it is called the
17 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:10:03
Re: One year on (5 replies, posted in In Remembrance)
18 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:23:46
Topic: One year on (5 replies, posted in In Remembrance)
My dear CC family,
Yesterday, father's day over here, marked one year since I made the last meal for my husband and we went to bed togehter. The next fews hours my David had a drastic decline and this cancer took him from me, from our dughter a few days later.
I miss him more than ever. I love him with all my strength and so much of life has lost it's meaning without him, without our marriage.
My daughter is strength now- I know David is in the fabric of who I am and who she is and will become.
19 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:34:36
Re: Younger people with CC! (36 replies, posted in General Discussion)
Great news Susie!
20 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:32:08
Re: Silly Thought (11 replies, posted in Thought for the Day)
21 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:29:47
Re: Younger people with CC! (36 replies, posted in General Discussion)
There is a young girl, Katie- She posts under the name: derkuchen- I haven't noticed her on for a while- she is in remission according to the latest post and her posts are wonderfully uplifting.
22 Mon, 28 May 2012 14:34:46
Re: Haloperidol (18 replies, posted in General Discussion)
I am not sure if you ar Catholic- but the sacrament of the sick is very powerful and the gift of anointment may help her. Not just at the end of life but at any stage of poor health. My OH was anointed every month for a year.
I am going to use words now that are difficult but if your sister is entering the terminal phase of her life she will be agitated. It is in our basic animal instinct to run away somewhere on our own at the time of our death. It is only sedative mediatication that can ease this fight and flight instinct. This drugs will not shorten her life but it will give her much needed rest. Starting that medicine was a very difficult for me but I did not want the last words I shared with my darling husband to be firm words about getting back to bed or for him to fall trying to get up.
I can only share my experience i don't know if this is where your sister is.
All my best,
23 Wed, 23 May 2012 15:41:44
Re: My young 30 year old husband is battling cholangiocarcinoma (13 replies, posted in Introductions!)
Dear Lita-
I can only echo the words of support you have got already from our wonderful CC family. We are always here.
Chrissy M
24 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:42:08
Re: My Inspiration, Wisdom and Motivation (7 replies, posted in Thought for the Day)
Dear Margaret-
I came on tonight looking for something to say to my dear Uncle who was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer just yesterday. I am travelling down to see him and his wife tomorrow.
You have given me the words.
A very sad day for us again almost 2 years after my David and I first heard the word, Cholangiocarcinoma.
Chrissy M xx
25 Tue, 15 May 2012 13:27:25
Re: Frequent visitor, first post (7 replies, posted in Introductions!)
Dear SandT mom-
I am so very very sorry for your loss and the terrible loss for your two boys. You are widowed too young. I have posted this book title many times, CS Lewis A Grief Observed which provided some comfort to me after my dear husband passed away aged 42, (I am 32).
Keep in touch- many of us here know the heavy burden of grief and we are always listening.
Chrissy M


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By Greg Gullberg
June 17, 2013
Valdosta, GA - $8.9 million dollars. That's how much Valdosta city leaders are looking to cut from the budget. Down from $86 million to $77 million.
The vote is this Thursday at the city council meeting. And city leaders say it's so steep because the loss of a special purpose penny tax called SPLOST.
"It certainly is difficult to provide the capital expenditures necessary for the community to prosper and grow without a source of revenue to do that. So over time it will be difficult to keep up the level of service for our roads and bridges," said Larry Hanson, Valdosta City Manager.
Lowndes County voters defeated SPLOST last year. Now those funds will run out in December. But the proposal does not raise property taxes, cut jobs, or furlough workers.
All these cuts make it sound like bad news for city employees. But they're actually looking at pay raises of 2.5%. That's because 22 vacant jobs are going to stay unfilled for most of the rest of the year.
"We want to make sure we can still provide citizens with the same level of services but do so in a more efficient way or in the best way we can with the revenues we have," Hanson said.
City leaders plan to have SPLOST on the ballot once again in November.
The city council will vote on the budget this Thursday, June 20th. If passed, they'll upgrade the Mathis City Auditorium and make repairs to the Withlacoochee Wastewater Treatment Plant.


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Crate Motor Buyer's Guide - Give Me Convenience Or Give Me DeathWritten by on August 1, 1998 Contributors: Scott Killeen A Popular Crate Motor Buyer's Guide
It's Saturday afternoon, a steady rain is falling, and there you are again, scouring the local salvage yard for a rebuildable core motor to put into your latest project car. This one looks good...nope, both heads have cracks between the valves. How 'bout that one? Oops, looks like somebody drove it for 100,000 miles with a worn-out thrust bearing, and the crank bulkheads are scored beyond repair. You look to the sky, raise a grease-caked hand, and cry out, "When will it end?!"
What about a crate motor? You scoff, "Real hot rodders do it all by themselves." Fine, be that way. You'll still be scrounging the yards or haggling with the machine shop while your buddy's crate motor-powered street whip clicks off its first 1,000 miles. When you consider the time and effort you'll save by not having to hunt down a usable core, come up with a potent yet reliable parts combo, and devote hours to assembling it or pay someone to do it for you, the standardized, preassembled mail-order motor offers tremendous bang for the buck.
At this point, we must make a clear distinction between a preassembled racing engine and a high-performance street/strip assembly. The primary indicator is whether or not it will run on 92 octane unleaded gasoline. Some crate motors are ready to install, while others must be fleshed out prior to firing them up. Keep this in mind as you shop so you'll be comparing apples with apples. We've gathered a healthy sample of streetable, pump gas-gulping high-performance crate motors. Some are factory offerings and others are the work of the high-performance aftermarket, but all will suit the needs of your street/strip warrior.
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As the name implies, Bill Mitchell Hardcore Racing Products is serious about horsepower, and installing the company's 468 Heavy big-block crate is an easy way to put 500 hp between your framerails. Based on a 0.060-inch overbored four-bolt 454 block, the 468 Heavy comes with a 4-inch-stroke 5140 forged steel crank, resized factory rods with ARP bolts, forged TRW 10:1 pistons, World Products Merlin oval-port cylinder heads, Wolverine Blue Racer chrome-moly pushrods, and stamped-steel rocker arms. A World Products Merlin dual-plane, oval-port intake manifold, aluminum valve covers, a Wolverine Blue Racer 242/242, a 0.520/0.520 solid-lifter cam, and a 7-quart Moroso oil pan and pickup are standard equipment. Prices begin at $5,995; some equipment shown here is optional. Contact: Bill Mitchell Hardcore Racing Products, Dept. HR08, 35 Trade Zone Dr., Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, 516/737-0372.The Maximum Velocity Plus 383 is one of 63 fully assembled dyno-proven packages available from Beck Racing Engines (BRE). With a peak horsepower of 432 at 5,600 rpm, and a maximum torque rating of 471 lb-ft at 4,200 rpm, this is one potent motor. BRE makes extensive use of aftermarket performance parts and labor-intensive blueprinting operations to obtain high power levels and durability over 100,000 miles. The Maximum Velocity Plus 383 is available as a long-block assembly for $3,799 or as a turnkey thumper (as shown here) for $6,000. Each is equipped with Keith Black 9.5:1 hypereutectic pistons, a Cam Dynamics hydraulic cam, port-matched World Products iron heads with solid-bronze valve guides, a four-bolt main block with clearance notches cut for the Scat cast-steel stroker crank, shot-peened 5.7-inch connecting rods with ARP Wave-Loc fasteners, Crane roller rockers, and more. BRE offers financing with approved credit. Contact: Beck Racing Engines, Dept. HR08, 21616 N. Central Ave., Ste. 1, Phoenix, AZ 85The Autocenter 350/320 produces 320 hp at 5,000 rpm and 370 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm when equipped with the optional dual-plane, four-barrel intake and HEI ignition (not shown). Suitable for pre-'85 installations, this entirely new engine features aluminum cylinder heads with 1.94-inch intake and 1.50-inch exhaust valves and a 9.5:1 compression ratio that's compatible with pump gas. The nodular-iron crankshaft uses a two-piece rear main seal and four-bolt main bearing caps. An oil pump, an oil pan, valve covers, a timing chain cover, and forged rods are included. A 12-month/12,000-mile parts warranty is standard. Prices begin at $1,995, as shown. Contact: Autocenter Inc., Dept. HR08, 9001 Sovereign Row, Dallas, TX 75247, 214/634-3900.There's no replacement for displacement. To that end, the GM Performance Parts HO 502 produces 450 hp at 5,250 rpm and 550 lb-ft of torque at 3,500 rpm, with an 8.75:1 compression ratio. The HO 502 is assembled (less ignition, spark plug wires, carburetor, and exhaust manifolds) with premium innards-forged crank, rods, and pistons-and is based on the Gen VI cast-iron, short-deck marine block. It has 4.466-inch siamesed cylinder bores, blind-tapped head bolt holes, and four-bolt main bearing caps. Like all Gen VI big-blocks, the 502 has a one-piece rear crankshaft seal, relocated oil passages, and a redesigned oil filter pad with oil cooler connections-but no provision for a mechanical fuel pump. The cast-iron heads have open-style 88cc combustion chambers and 2.19-inch/1.88-inch valves. For more specifics, contact your local GM Performance Parts dealer.Jasper Performance Products offers many street-ready Chevy small-blocks, including this Class II 400 (350 hp at 4,500 rpm and 455 lb-ft of torque at 3,500 rpm). Starting with a seasoned two-bolt main engine block, which is squared and align-honed using torque plates, the Jasper Class II 400 is fitted with 8.9:1 hypereutectic pistons, high-performance rod fasteners, a high-volume oil pump, a double-roller timing set, and a 0.443/465 cam with performance-matched valvesprings and retainers. Dart S/R heads with stainless valves, screw-in rocker studs, and high-performance gaskets top things off. Designed for good midrange response, the 400 operates best from idle to 4,800 rpm. The headers, intake manifold, carb, and ignition are not included but are available at extra cost, as are roller-tipped rockers, a steel crank, and other goodies. Contact: Jasper Performance Products, Dept. HR08, 815 Wernsing Rd., Jasper, IN 47547, 800/827-7455.The Summit Engine Shop's 383 Stroker is a fully assembled 9.7:1 compression motor that cranks out 450 horsepower at 5,750 rpm and 445 lb-ft of torque at 4,750 rpm on 92 unleaded. The four-bolt 350 block is bored 0.030-inch over and fitted with a 3.75-inch-stroke cast crank, Engine Shop Stage II 5.7-inch connecting rods, Keith Black hypereutectic pistons, and a Summit steel harmonic balancer. Then the whole assembly is electronically balanced. Trick Flow Twisted Wedge aluminum cylinder heads with 2.02-/1.60-inch valves, a Crane hydraulic cam (286-/296-degree advertised duration and 0.510-/0.512-inch lift), matched springs, locks, guides, retainers, and Crane 1.5:1 roller rocker arms handle the breathing. The Engine Shop also has carburetor, ignition, fuel pump, and water pump accessories for an extra cost. Contact: Summit Racing Equipment, Dept. HR08, P.O. Box 909, Akron, OH 44309, 800/230-3030.Although GM Performance Parts offers several small-block crates, the ZZ4 HO 350 is the most popular with the street crowd. The ZZ4 uses brand-new, premium-quality components to make 355 hp at 5,250 rpm and 405 lb-ft of torque at 3,500 rpm. This assembly combines proven small-block components with aluminum cylinder heads, low-friction hydraulic roller tappets, and hypereutectic pistons. All HO small-blocks are tested and balanced at the factory. In addition, a new low-profile dual-plane aluminum intake manifold produces the same horsepower as previous high-rise designs but provides more hood clearance. The ZZ4 comes with a performance-curved HEI distributor, an 8-inch high-rpm torsional dampener, an auto trans flexplate, and a cast-iron water pump. For information, contact your local GM Performance Parts dealer.Performance Chevy's small-block assemblies range from mild 327s to stump-pulling 406s, and the fun begins at a low $1,249. Optional upgrades can create a good deal of variety for even more excitement. Ordering from the company is like choosing from a restaurant menu. Want roller-tipped rockers? Add $80. Need a right-hand dipstick location? Drop another $100 and the company will base your motor with that feature. Thanks to a vast reserve of rebuildable cores, Performance Chevy can also assemble complete, correctly date-coded engines for your collectible Chevrolets. Contact: Performance Chevy, Dept. HR08, 2995 W. Whitton Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85017, 800/203-6627.One of several Motor-X crate assemblies, the Cruzer makes a healthy 320 hp at 5,800 rpm while satisfying an 8.5:1 compression ratio with mid-grade unleaded fuel. Measuring in at 355 cubic inches, the Cruzer features a machined four-bolt main block, fully ported heads with three-angle valve seats, and an electronically balanced reciprocating assembly. The Motor-X Cruzer comes with a one-year limited factory warranty (unlimited mileage), and each Cruzer is prerun and factory tested. Prices start at $1,895. The carburetor and intake manifold are optional, as are other components that can bump your horsepower to 370 and beyond. Contact: Motor-X Sports, Dept. HR08, P.O. Box 271328, Oklahoma City, OK 73137, 800/342-6015.
Ford Motorsport offers the 351 HO SVO for those intrigued by drop-it-in-and-go performance. The Windsor-based 351 uses a new two-bolt main block, a nodular-iron crank, hypereutectic pistons, and heavy-duty truck connecting rods with spot-faced seats and 3/8-inch bolts. Up top you'll find a Victor Jr. high-rise, single-plane manifold and aluminum SVO GT-40 "Turbo Swirl" heads with premium SVO stainless valves (1.94/1.54), forged-aluminum roller rockers, and dual valvesprings. A hydraulic flat-tappet camshaft (0.520/0.538) is activated by an SVO multi-index true-roller timing chain, which allows buyers to tailor their cam phasing to specific situations. The 351 is ready to go, save for an air cleaner, a carburetor, wiring, and headers. It delivers 385 hp at 5,750 rpm and 377 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm when equipped with a 780-cfm Holley carburetor. Contact: Ford Motorsport, Dept. HR08, 44050 N. Groesbeck Hwy., Clinton Township, MI 48036, 810/468-1356.Jasper Performance Products offers several Ford small-block crate motor assemblies with power levels ranging from 305 to 405 hp. The Class II 351 Windsor shown here makes 365 hp at 5,500 rpm and 398 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. It does all this comfortably on 92 octane, thanks to a 9:1 compression ratio. Jasper remanufactures seasoned cores and fits them with high-quality parts. The Class II 351s come with high-performance rod bolts, high-rpm lifters, performance valvesprings and retainers, a double-roller timing set, flat-top hypereutectic pistons with moly rings, high-performance bearings and gaskets, Dart windsor heads with roller rockers, and a hydraulic flat-tappet camshaft with 0.496-/0.520-inch lift and 290-/300-degree duration. The Jasper 351 long-block is assembled; headers, a carburetor, and an intake manifold are available at extra cost. Contact: Jasper Performance Products, Dept. HR08, 815 Wernsing Rd., Jasper, IN 47547, 800/827-7455.In stock trim, the Ford Cobra 4.6L motor cranks out 305 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. Griggs Racing easily surpasses that figure with an upgraded and improved 4.6L, 32-valve crate engine worthy of 422 hp at 7,200 rpm and 340 lb-ft of torque at 4,600 rpm. Although it has an OEM block and a forged-steel crank, the Griggs Racing Cobra crate engine incorporates forged-steel connecting rods, forged 9.8:1 pistons, enlarged and polished ports, oversize stainless valves, and a complete blueprinting. Engine kits, including headers and an intake manifold for Mustangs, start at $13,995. Other kits and systems for different Ford applications are also available. Contact: Griggs Racing Products, Dept. HR08, 29175 Arnold Dr., Sonoma, CA 95476, 707/939-2246.As Ford propaganda describes it, the 460 Cobra Jet SVO delivers, "Axle-twisting, tire-burning big-block power, 560 horsepower, and 535 lb-ft...right out of the box." Is life good, or what? The new 460 assembly is based on a nodular-iron crank, forged-steel rods, a roller timing chain, and a particularly hairy hydraulic flat-tappet camshaft with 0.588-inch intake lift and 0.614-inch exhaust lift. Aluminum SVO cylinder heads feature high-flow John Kaase port designs and accept a single-plane Victor Jr. intake manifold. Customers who want a mechanical fuel pump must change the front cover and the water pump to earlier parts, and certain accessory drive pulleys and brackets may need changing. Even though this great crate has a lofty 11:1 compression ratio, the aluminum heads and conservative spark timing should accommodate premium unleaded gas. The 460 Cobra Jet SVO comes completely assembled, needing only an air cleaner, a carburetor, wiring, and headers before it can kick some booty. Contact: Ford Motorsport,Renowned for its all-conquering, class-legal NHRA Super Stock Hemis, Ray Barton Racing Engines also offers fully assembled street-oriented versions of the almighty Hemi. Available in a 471ci or a 528ci displacement, the Barton Krate Hemis are capable of 1.3-1.35 horsepower per cubic inch on premium pump gas-that's 612-712 streetable ponies, guys and gals. The block, crank, heads, rocker arms and stands, valve covers, oil pan, and pump are straight out of the Mopar Performance catalog. The rest is sourced from JE Pistons, Indy, Speed-Pro, Clevite, ARP, Comp Cams, Manley, and Barton's house brand. The assembly includes sonic testing, equalization of the cylinder decks, align-honing of the main saddles and caps, cc'd combustion chambers, electronic balancing, and a host of other features that maximize power and reliability. The fully assembled 612hp 471 Krate Hemi costs just under $13,000. Contact: Ray Barton Racing Engines, Dept. HR08, 343 Belle Alto Rd., Wernersville, PA 19565, 610/670-8591.When Chrysler absorbed American Motors, the move was for the Jeep name. The huge popularity of these vehicles isn't wasted on the gang at Clifford Performance-and for good reason. Clifford offers a variety of crate motors based on the 4.0L straight-six. The stroker shown here displaces 291 ci and makes a stout 325 lb-ft of torque at 2,750 rpm and 250 hp at 5,100 rpm with 9:1 compression. Prices for remanufactured and blueprinted assemblies begin at $2,800 and spiral upward as forged pistons, ported heads, roller rockers, a stroker crank, and headers are added. Ford and Chevy units are also available. Contact: Clifford Performance, Dept. HR08, 2330 Pomona-Rincon Rd., Corona, CA 91720, 909/734-3310.The arrival of the 500-inch EFI Hemi Dyno Tec crate motor from Indy Cylinder Head is a groundbreaking development for Mopar fans. By equipping the legendary Hemi with modern EFI, Indy has breathed life into the venerable and potent Chrysler-based powerplant. Using new Mopar Performance catalog parts, Indy adds ACCEL/DFI fuel injection, a mellow hydraulic cam, and a 9:1 compression ratio. The result is a mild-mannered motor that idles smoothly but unleashes more than 600 hp and 600 lb-ft at full throttle. Programming instructions for the ACCEL/DFI fuel-injection system are included. Contact: Indy Cylinder Head, Dept. HR08, 8621 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46239, 317/862-3724.The Mopar wedge is alive and well, and Indy Cylinder Head intends to keep it that way with its 500-inch Wedge Dyno Tec crate motor. With a 10:1 compression ratio, the Indy Wedge Dyno Tec cranks out a dyno-proven 670 hp and 640 lb-ft of torque on unleaded premium gasoline. Among its salient features are a Mopar Performance (MP) cross-bolted Mega-Block, an MP forged-steel 4.150-inch stroker crank, Indy 440 SR aluminum cylinder heads, Indy roller rockers, an Indy external oiling system, an Indy dual-plane intake manifold, and a solid-lifter roller cam. Contact: Indy Cylinder Head, Dept. HR08, 8621 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46239, 317/862-3724.The recent rerelease of the fabled Chrysler Hemi by Mopar Performance is available in two displacements: the legendary 426 and a wooly 528 stroker. The 426 Hemi Crate Motor puts out an impressive 465 hp and 520 lb-ft of torque via a cast-iron block with cross-bolted mains, cast-iron heads, forged 9:1 pistons, forged-steel crank and rods, a four-barrel dual-plane intake manifold, and more. A 750-cfm carburetor and 2-inch headers are recommended. For the insatiable, MP developed the 528, a wicked thing that puts out 610 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. Also based on a cast-iron block with cross-bolted mains and forged internals, the 528 features aluminum heads, forged 10.25:1 pistons, and a four-barrel, dual-plane intake manifold. An 850-cfm carburetor and 2-inch headers are recommended. Contact: Mopar Performance, Dept. HR08, 26311 Lawrence Ave., Centerline, MI 48015, 248/853-7290.
Crate Stuff
 If you want to learn more about the universe of preassembled crate motors, check out the High Performance Crate Motor Buyer's Guide by John Baechtel. With 300 photos in 128 pages, this book is an absolute must for anyone contemplating a prepackaged engine swap. Contact: CarTech, Dept. HR08, 11481 Kost Dam Rd., North Branch, MN 55056, 800/551-4754.


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Wedding rings are special and we want ours to be unique, right? It is this obsession over having a one-of-a-kind wedding ring that sparked the $50 million lawsuit that Brad Pitt slapped against Damiani International when the jeweler started selling replicas of the ring that Brad Pitt designed for Jennifer Aniston.
We never considered buying ready-made rings. Speedy was very particular about the design so we commissioned my mother's jeweler (from Meycauayan, Bulacan) and the discussion over the design began. If you look at ready-made rings, or if you browse through jewelry catalogs, you will notice that the inner part of rings, especially those of wide bands, are hollow. We didn't want that. We wanted the inner part — the part touching the skin — to be flat. Because the design would make the ring more than one-fourth inch wide, and the top was domed, you can imagine how heavy the finished weddings bands turned out. Solid solid gold.
It wasn't until months later that I would start questioning the practicality of the design. The rings were so wide and fat that when I held the fingers of my left hand upright, there was always a gaping V between my pinky and ring finger, and between my ring finger and index finger. Not only that. During humid days, I would get blisters. Because the ring was flat inside — that's over one-fourth inch of metal wrapped around my finger — my skin couldn't breathe.
It was a heavy ring. So heavy that when Speedy and I fought one time and I threw the ring across the room at him (he dodged and I missed his head), the sound was like a bushing clanging against a series of solid objects. The sound was so startling that we both paused for a few seconds before we resumed arguing. I am not kidding. There are things I can never forget and that episode is one of them. Even Speedy, forgetful as he is most times, remembers that.
We called the ring a bushing after that. It looked like a bushing, actually, except that it was gold, etched and domed. The domed design made it a lot heavier.
It wasn't long after that we started thinking of having new wedding rings. We had moved in with my mother by then and with the Meycauayan jeweler over at the house at least once every week, well, why not unless I wanted more blisters or unless I really wanted to smash something next time we had a fight and I threw the bushing across the room at my husband.
The second set of rings were made after we bought three .33 carat diamonds. Each was just the right size for a ring similar to the one in the photo above (that's an antique-cut diamond that you see and it's part of my family heirloom — so, that's not it). Just like the first set of rings, the second was eventually recycled into something else. But we had those rings for years.
Then, we had puzzle rings. We bought silver puzzle rings in Baguio then had them copied in gold exactly like the one in this photo (click). We still have them. I stopped wearing mine because I never learned how to put the puzzle together. Everytime the pieces fell off, I had to ask Speedy to put them together but he complained all the time because my ring is small (size 6) and he found it hard to work on it.
That's my current wedding ring on the right. It's called a Trinity ring designed by Cartier. I first saw the Trinity ring online and I went nuts over it. Speedy couldn't get the tri-colored version in my size though so he got me the all-yellow gold version instead. So, if anyone asks me who designed our wedding rings, I really should say Cartier… It's TRUE. But NOT exactly. Speedy bought my ring in Bangkok — a much cheaper replica of the Cartier original. I liked the design; I didn't care about a Cartier certificate. Then, we had a jeweler from Pasig make a similar one for him.


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The greatest crime of political lobbyists is their failure to educate the public on its benefits and how at its best it can be tool to help individuals improve the world we live in
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Sinister is a word a lot of people feel epitomizes political lobbying as it has a bad reputation in the majority of countries and is associated with political corruption and immorality. While this claim does have some foundation it is actually extremely limited in terms of truth. Lobbying is at its best and simplest an efficient communicative mechanism which allows citizens to have their voices heard.
Lobbying plays a vital part in any functioning democracy - that's not to say that there are not problems with lobbying in its current form. Today I intend to give a true reflection of what political lobbying is, reveal its imperfections and present the case that perhaps it is not as detrimental to society as we would like to believe.
Often the mention of a 'political lobbyist' conjurers up the image in one's mind of a male elitist, an inheritor of their father's job, who was conditioned from birth to ignore his conscience in order to achieve success; whatever that is. Although this may be an exaggeration it is not an immense distance off the reality of the public's perception of lobbying. It has long been acknowledged that lobbying has played a vital part in bringing about societal change - some positive, some negative. But the fact remains that without lobbying society would not have developed anywhere near as much as it has.
In 2010 lobbying in the UK reached an all time low, this should act as some sort of consolidation for those skeptical of the powerful influence lobbying can have on our elected officials.
However it is often the case that it is not the amount of lobbying that is important but instead the level of influence is all that matters.
In order to be a successful lobbyist you must have certain facilities and characteristics. The first and the most important is access to those you intend to lobby. This may seem as a big deal but it really varies from country to country. In Ireland for example you will have no problem bumping into a person with the correct planing and contacts, however the situation in the US is extremely different - perhaps that is why in the US access to people of power is generally restricted to those with enough name recognition to grant them a meeting.
The second characteristic needed is a persuasive personality. This may seem as inferred but it is important to state that the only real personality requirement needed to become a lobbyist is having the ability to persuade. Ethical behaviour and high levels of morality can be perceived as weakness in the political world especially when it comes to corporate matters, because at its core a country is like a business, so no a moral vision and philosophy is certainly not required.
Finally in order to achieve in the lobbying business you often need money. Again, monetary backing is more important to some politicians and in some countries but examples show that the bigger the amount of money you have at your disposal the higher your chances are of having a real influence on political decisions. In June of this year $125 million was spent by secretive donors on backing climate denial groups. Not only is this proof that corporations lack the integrity to be preachers of truth but also that if you have enough money politicians become your puppet to manipulate and confuse to your heart's desire.
Another example can be found in the UK when in 2010 three former Labour Party Ministers were filmed without their prior knowledge or consensus showing their willingness to lobby on the behalf of an American firm for cash. One such Minister, Stephen Byers, was quoted of saying , "I'm like a cab for hire for 5000£". You can see that video here. No wonder average citizens across the world are so disillusioned and disenfranchised with the political process and the political class that are supposed to represent them but often instead represent big business who are more forthcoming in terms of money.
However the point I am trying to make is that these are minority cases, this is not the daily going-ons in parliaments across the world because if it was we would have a lot less freedom and liberty than we currently have. All we can do is hope that when politicians are eventually presented with the task from large corporations to limit specific citizen rights and freedoms that they will have the political integrity and moral strength to reject it.
Where many people miss the fundamental point about lobbying is that not all lobbyists are lobbying on the behalf of rich and powerful corporations. Many have concerns and issues with modern day society as we do and avail of the service of lobbying to express these views. Lobbying not only involves companies looking for financial gain but also representative bodies, unions, charities and others making their views known. The fact of the matter is that there is a great deal of individuality involved in lobbying: it is a case of what the lobbyist aims to achieve from lobbying the lobbyist will get. Some people will exploit the lack of transparency in the system to further their own agenda while others will utilize the service and try to bring about productive change.
Many lobbyists are principled people to the contrary of media image and public perception. Nearly every PR firm now has a public affairs division and agencies have sophisticated departments specifically for lobbying - how can nearly every single PR firm and NGO have a negative agenda. That argument simply has no basis, so no not all lobbying has negative consequences.
The greatest crime of political lobbyists is their failure to educate the public on its benefits and how at its best it can be tool to help individuals improve the world we live in. It is the fault of the principled lobbyists for not being bothered about the growing disdain the public feel towards their occupation. There are mechanisms for making lobbying more open and transparent - the most effective one is an involuntary register. Essentially what a register does is it allows citizens to see who is lobbying who and what their motivations are. Very soon such a register will be put in place online in Ireland and I welcome that change.
I personally will never blame lobbyists for the problems regarding corruption in modern society - I blame the system.


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Spoleto By The Pool consists of two 16C stone cottages, beautifully converted into 2-bdrm apts with large pool, Jacuzzi and expansive gardens. Atop a hill, outside the city walls, amidst resplendent grounds, immersed in acres of wondrous countryside, a romantic and glamorous setting, these 6 self catering apts, all with internet, are 0.75 of a mile to the historic center of Spoleto (10 min walk) - same distance to the train station, from where you can get to practically anywhere in Italy. For the car-free, Umbria's most up-market supermarket, where you can sit at the bar and spot famous faces from all over the world, is just 5 min walk down the lane. Staying here, you want for nothing ! Yet, lounging in the landscaped grounds, you are unaware that the local facilities are so close. There is no traffic on the lane leading to the apts, except for the cars belonging to the owners of the other 2 villas along this lane. Here is tranquility, a choice of town or country, at the same time.
PERFECT SITUATION: A mellow, beautiful and tranquil place, the waterfall, the jacuzzi, the manicured grounds, the BBQ area and the infinity pool, all ensure that, here, you will lie back and totally relax. A car is advisable. But, if you are the fit type, used to walking up and down hills, and, not committed to stiletto heels, you can stay here without a car. So, one moment you are floating in the pool and the next you are wandering in the fairy-tale city of Spoleto, through arched, cobbled streets, exploring alleyways and byways, admiring frescoes, browsing museums, visiting churches and indulging your senses in the many shops, bars and restaurants, sampling the finest that Italy can offer and, far more cheaply than touristy places such as Venice, Todi or Florence. From all of the apartments, there are magnificent views across swathes of crop fields, distant dwellings, and, mountains fringing the horizons. Here is a place to just be, to allow yourself to be mesmorised and to submit to an inner calm.
THE COTTAGES: Once upon a time, both these 15C cottages were inhabited by farm workers; and, the whole of Il Pincio, the hill that Spoleto By The Pool stands on and is locally known as, was owned by the next door neighbours. Delicate negotiations, taking several years, enabled a local builder to buy and develop the land, with an aim to selling on both cottages to passing millionaires. However, financial challenges resulted in this wonderful development falling into our hands and, instead of being privately owned by yet more rich people, you can enjoy what it is like to live in a sought after area, so close to historic Spoleto. While all the original features have been preserved eg beams, arches and cubby holes, neither of the cottages has lost its traditional appeal. Simply and practically furnished, both cottages are child-friendly and equipped fully with everything you could need on a holiday. If you like heights, then APT 2 is the best. If you have babies, then, APTs 5 and 6 open onto a lawn.
TRADITIONS: Spoleto is one the most un-touristy places you will find. Extremely popular with Italians because, not only is it beauitful, but, the Spoletini have remained faithful to their traditions. Here you will find live theatre, operas, concerts, ballets and plays, all year round. But, be prepared to hear only Italian spoken. Unlike, tourist traps, the indigenous Italian has never bothered to learn English. Nonetheless, foreigners are welcomed. Sign language still prevails. And, the language of food, wine and clothes is universal. Further, in Spoleto, as well as the surrounding villages and hill-top towns, sagras take place throughout the year, celebrating the harvesting of truffle, asparagus, olives, grapes, maize, tomatoes....... Halloween and various saints' days. Big spreads are provided, free of charge (or almost), as a kind of offering to the gods, a thanksgiving of good fortune, except that you will be the recipients and not the gods ! Indeed, any excuse will do for a celebration !
We were retired ! We 'fell' into our holiday rental business by accident. It started as a hobby after someone pleaded with us to rent them our house in San Mamiliano, while we were away.
We now have 2 major partners and between us, we offer about 40 very diverse villas, apartments and pool properties, both in central Spoleto and close by. Please see them all on my personal website, the address of which you will find at the bottom of the HomeAway page of this property.
However, we still do not regard ourselves as 'proper business people' because we care far more about contributing to making our guests' holidays fantastic than we do about making money.
We hope you stay with us !
Norma Williams purchased this villa in 2005
We had the best time in the Spoleto by the Pool apartments! The property was very well organized and clean and the apartments are all very roomy and with that authentic Umbrian/Italian feel......
The airco and pool were very important to me because it can get very hot in Umbria in the summer and it is so great to come home after a warm day in town to enjoy the freshness of the airco apartment and the beautifull pool on the property! The owners are very helpful with all one might need and because of this the stay in Spoleto by the Pool is really perfect and without any flaws! I am recommending this property to all my friends and relatives, because I am sure they would like it there as much as I have. Moreover Spoleto is such a great liitle city....so much to do and so many nice peopel living there! We have enjoyed great jazz, lovely classical concerts, ballet and other forms of art during the famous Festival of two worlds in Spoleto and we have enjoyed the BEST food ever in and around Spoleto. I have no bad or less good experiences to write about and I have spend 4 solid weeks in Spoleto by the Pool. In short: if you are thinking to spend your holiday in Italy: book an apartment at Spoleto by the Pool because you will not find a better place in Umbria for that price!!
review by Yildiz de Kat from the Netherlands.
Wonderful time had by the whole family (children aged 7 and 9). Evenings by the pool and on the veranda were perfect. Spoleto is also a splendid city. Highly recommended.
Thank you for such a wonderful holiday at Spoleto by the Pool. A superb location and fantastic accommodation it was everything we remembered from our first visit and more. I'm sure we will be back again one day. Thanks to you and Laurie for making our stay so enjoyable.
July 2010
Having never been to the Umbrian region of Italy; my family (kids aged 10 and 13 and my husband and I), didn't know what to expect.
We were blown away! The apartment was ideally situated - It felt like it was in the countryside and had fab views but was 2 minutes by car to Spoleto.
The apartment was clean and rustic and was cool when we needed to escape the sun. The supplies left for us made it a home from home and there was no need to panic and rush to the market.
The pool was beautifully kept (cleaned daily) and we had many a meal over looking the pool whilst the sun went down - idyllic.
A BBQ was provided and a small local mini-mart was at the bottom of the hill.
Dinner at Villa Marianna (ask Laurie) was one of our best nights - Way up in the mountains, great views and authentic Italian food, cooked by 'mama'.
Spoleto was buzzy and perfect for long suppers and people watching!
The Ice Cream parlours were gorgeous too. The Spoleto escalator opened the day before we arrived and is well worth a look.
Spoleto is a fantastic base to set off and site see, whether by train or by car.
All in all - One of our best family holidays :o)
Thank you Norma & Laurie.
Hope to see you again.
The Leach Family
Thank you Norma & Laurie for such an incredible venue. We absolutely love Spoleto by the pool and enjoyed a fabulous 4 weeks holiday in this tranquil, stunning location. Our second holiday here and it didn't diappoint. And It really is a stress free zone, thanks to kindness of both of you who have taken out the stress to provide guests with a truly wonderful holiday.
The description of this venue was accurate and beautifully maintained. The pool and jacuzzi are maintained on a daily basis. The grounds and it's views are splendid.
I would recommed this holiday location to all types of gests visiting. And Spoleto and the surounding area is a really delight. I for one will come back and stay.
What a wonderful location Spoleto-by-the-Pool is ! We enjoyed three lovely weeks soaking up our breathtaking surroundings. We didn't hire a car as we felt we wouldn't make use of it. If we wanted to go further afield, we were only a few minutes walk from the railway station..... and much less to the Supermarkets and town centre. We are not that physically fit but it suited us well.
The facilities are a real bonus and extremely well maintained. This is the second time we have stayed with Laurie and Norma and are constantly amazed at their generosity of spirit and time when accommodating their guests. Laurie, what can I say but thank you so much for kindness and for meeting us at the station and for making sure we had everything we needed.
I am dismayed at some of the dismissive reviews I have read. ( Fortunately, most are appreciative. ) Why the petty comments ? Norma's informative and detailed web site shows photos of the interiors of her apartments and the splendid outside facilities and panorama with descriptions of them all which leave you in no doubt as to exactly what you are getting when you book It would be a pity if these negative reports were to put future guests off from coming to stay. Spoleto-by-the-Pool is suitable for many types of guests wanting a wonderful holiday experience. Everything is consistently maintained on a daily basis. You only have to say, and if there is a fault, it will be dealt with.
I must mention the generous welcome pack everyone receives. I am sure Laurie and Norma are not obliged to offer this service but it is so appreciated on arrival. They don't take a deposit for damages and don't charge a supplement for final cleaning as a great many European holidays do !
Finally, I would like to say " Hello " to fellow guests we met during our stay. Spoleto-by-the-Pool is that sort of place... private when needs be and sociable when you like... which just leaves me to say I look forward to booking for four weeks next year.
Thank you Laurie and Norma for looking after us so well.
This location is the best ! Spoleto centre and the station are within spitting distance and, the mountains are all around you. A tranquil place with easy access to all the hot-spots….Assisi, Perugia, Trevi, Spello, Norcia, Perugia, Todi, Gubbio and, just over an hour to Rome. Spoleto is the Italians' favourite place in Umbria – some say in Italy. Now, Italy's best kept secret has been revealed. And, Spoleto is enjoying its new found fame. The locals are so friendly. Once here, you are bound in a kinship of love and worship of all that is most precious to the Italian….. sculpture, architecture, works of Art and, above all, food ! Not to mention wine, shopping and the most famous of all activities – the passeggiata ! The bus, at the end of the lane, goes to the top of Spoleto, the famous Rocca and Il Ponte. Very convenient if you fancy walking back home, down-hill, through the pretty, cobbled and arched streets of Spoleto, passing the myriad of shops, bars and restaurants along the way.
Other Activities: Wine-tasting, olive oil tasting, truffle trails, museums, antiquing, white-water rafting
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What is the difference b/n SAAS and Cloud Computing ? There are SAAS vendors (RackSpace) Cloud Vendors (Amazon, Microsoft , Google etc). So what is the difference between the services offered ?
closed as too broad by Bill the Lizard Feb 18 '15 at 4:28
There are either too many possible answers, or good answers would be too long for this format. Please add details to narrow the answer set or to isolate an issue that can be answered in a few paragraphs.If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
XaaS, where X is some kind of service, describes a specific Service Model of Cloud Computing. Therefore, an XaaS designates the nature of the service delivered to a client. There are lots of arconyms describing such models, however a vast majority of sources focus on the following three:
You can also meet the term Hardware as a Service (Haas) which is closely related to #3. The obvious difference between SaaS and the rest, is that SaaS delivers software, and not a platform (for software development) or infrastructure. It can target the end-users, while PaaS and IaaS usually target developers or organizations that want to use them in order to create Saas (for internal purposes or for delivering software to users).
For more information about Cloud Computing taxonomies, please search for the following papers:
The idea of SaaS is that the method of Software development and delivery deviates from the standard model. The Term SaaS existed even before the one of Cloud Computing. It's meaning can be highly confusing as the semantics look similar to plenty of web-service-based terms and architectures(e.g. SOA). Always bear in mind that SaaS describes a Service Model, and not some kind of architecture or methodology. Some good scientific sources about the origins of the term, as well as the evolution of it as a development and business model are the following:
You can run your own applications using the cloud, i.e. using someone others machine.
Or you can use someone others application running on his machine. This is SAAS.
Cloud computing can exist at various levels,
SaaS means 'Software as a Service', it is one kind of cloud computing
It is a fine line. Both are based on other people's servers and not on your location. So in that perspective you can say they are 'in the cloud'.
In my opinion the main difference between Cloud computing and SAAS is that - with Cloud Computing you pay based on what you consume and you have the possibility to scale up on demand (e.g. if your site suddenly experiences heavy traffic you temporarily add a couple of webservers that you literally pay per hour) - with SAAS you usually pay a fixed fee per user, no matter how much you use the solution.
SaaS is an architecture where you model your application based on services. In very broader terms, you integrate various services to achieve some output. These services may or may not be specifically developed for your application.
Cloud refers to the platform or infrastructure. When you use someone else' infra or platform, this can be called as cloud. You can deploy any application (SaaS or any other application) on the cloud.
On the other hand, you can have SaaS running on your local servers. It may be your intranet as well.
To conclude, SaaS is about architecture or model and cloud is about the infra/platform.
I wouldn't reutter the points that have already been covered. Basically, cloud is a utility that is offered to users with the underlying concept which is common all across ie. 'Scalability'. So, even if you get to see number of variants of cloud for example SaaS, PaaS, IaaS etc. the base concept does not change. It's just how the service providers offer their services.
Well, as already said, cloud computing is the platform or environment and SaaS is a cloud computing service model, in this case software services. Other than PaaS (platform) and IaaS (infrastructure), there are also CaaS (communications as a service), NaaS (network as a service), MaaS (monitoring as a service), SaaS (storage as a service), DBaaS (database as a service). To see some concrete examples of SaaS products used by developers and also major IaaS and PaaS products, check out this list of cloud services. Also, check out this article for an interesting overview of the XaaS (anything as a service) concept in cloud computing. Cheers :)


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A number of cursed blades exist throughout the world. Blades that thirst for blood the moment they're drawn. Even those blades thought to be holy slowly become corrupted over time as they are used in hatred and drenched in blood. Those who wield these blades slowly become homicidal. The curses laid on these blades are said to condemn those who use them to tragic and untimely deaths.
It is in the Genroki era, a period of time in which the shogun Tsumayoshi Tokogawa reigned, that the force of the damned began to emerge, threatening the peace and prosperity that had long existed in the world. The cursed blades became the focus of the greed, self-righteousness, and arrogance of those who'd gain possession of them, and inevitably it was these conflicting desires that led to war.
As the flames of chaos and disaster spread, denizens from the netherworld were dragged into the confusion as not only the evil spirits were summoned by the swords, but the Dragon and Demon Gods as well. How will the destinies of those drawn to these cursed blades unfold?
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- Incredible Hand-Drawn Graphics - From the subtle movements of a character's hair and clothes to their explosive battle animations, every detail is expertly animated by hand for amazing visuals that cannot be mimicked with 3D polygons.
- Become a Ninja – Playing as a male ninja or female kunoichi, you have a wide variety of ninja skills at your disposal as you progress through the levels in not only side-scrolling fashion, but vertical progression elements as well.
- Seamless Gameplay – Gameplay transitions seamlessly from player-controlled elements to story sequences to keep the player engaged within the world.
- Story Based on Japanese Mythology – Rather than the often told fables of Greek and Norse mythology, take an adventure through less commercialized, but equally rich and mysterious, Japanese mythology.
This game is also known as Oboro Muramasa Youtouden in Japan.


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Oklahoma football: Brennan Clay's feeling good this spring
NORMAN — Brennan Clay feels good this spring, in every sense of the word.
The senior running back is healthy and confident. He's also relieved, the result of strong performances late last year after the rough two-and-a-half-season start to his college career.
In the Sooners' Nov. 3 win at Iowa State, Clay rushed for a career-high 157 yards on 24 carries. A few weeks later, his 25-yard touchdown run in overtime sealed Oklahoma's thrilling 51-48 Bedlam win.
But Clay insisted he isn't resting on — or even really thinking about — his laurels.
"Personally, I don't really think of it much," Clay said. "I'm expecting myself to make plays like that all the time next year, and it's not just one game. It's being able to be consistent throughout the whole year."
In an early-season win over Florida State during Clay's freshman year, he sustained a violent hit that sent him to the hospital, caused a concussion and sidelined him for a month.
Entering his sophomore season, Clay found himself in the thick of a six-person race to be Oklahoma's starting running back. He started six games that year, rushing for 230 yards and a touchdown, but struggled the entire year with a painful stinger in his neck and saw his playing time decrease as the season progressed.
Even so, of the six backs fighting for touches in the 2011 preseason, Clay and fellow senior Roy Finch — whose role in the backfield decreased dramatically last season — are the only two still with the Sooners.
Three others — Jermie Calhoun, Jonathan Miller and Brandon Williams — left the program early, and Dominique Whaley's eligibility ran out.
Whaley began last season as Oklahoma's starting running back, but wound up spending most of the year on the sideline because of a lingering ankle injury and junior-college transfer Damien Williams' emergence.
When Williams was hurt and unable to play at Iowa State, though, Clay embraced the moment and shined.
"I just think it's a great tribute to staying after it and being accountable to your teammates, and always practicing hard and playing hard," said OU co-offensive coordinator Jay Norvell. "He's a guy that all the coaches trust because he knows what to do, he's always working hard, and he's always working to be in position to make something happen. So when he did get his opportunities, he was ready for it."
Clay finished his junior year with 83 carries, 511 yards and six touchdowns, including Bedlam's game winner.
In 2013, Williams and Clay — former San Diego high-school rivals who are now roommates — are expected to carry the load in Oklahoma's run game.
"It was a big weight off my shoulders, because I knew I could play in college," Clay said of his late-season success. "That wasn't the problem at all. The problem was just being healthy.
"Finally, I got a chance to be 90 to 100 percent every game. I felt good. That's my biggest focal point right now is just staying healthy. I'm still putting on weight, becoming stronger and faster. I'm excited. It's just been a blessing."


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Bladder Cancer Health Center
Bladder Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI] - Stages II and III Bladder Cancer Treatment
- General Information About Bladder Cancer
- Cellular Classification of Bladder Cancer
- Stage Information for Bladder Cancer
- Treatment Option Overview for Bladder Cancer
- Stage 0 Bladder Cancer Treatment
- Stage I Bladder Cancer Treatment
- Stages II and III Bladder Cancer Treatment
- Stage IV Bladder Cancer Treatment
- Recurrent Bladder Cancer Treatment
- Changes to This Summary (10 / 23 / 2014)
- About This PDQ Summary
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Standard Treatment Options for Stages II and III Bladder Cancer
Standard treatment options for stage II bladder cancer and stage III bladder cancer include the following:
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Understanding Bladder Cancer -- Diagnosis and Treatment
To diagnose bladder cancer, your doctor completes a thorough medical history and examination. You will then be referred to a urologist, a physician who has special training in managing diseases of the bladder. The first test the urologist may perform is a cystoscopy. During a cystoscopy, the urologist will pass a cystoscope (a fiber-optic lighted tube) through the urethra in order to view the bladder. A urine sample for cytology will be obtained and a brush biopsy will be performed, a combination...
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- Radical cystectomy.
- Neoadjuvant combination chemotherapy followed by radical cystectomy.
- External-beam radiation therapy (EBRT) with or without concomitant chemotherapy.
- Segmental cystectomy (in selected patients).
- Transurethral resection (TUR) with fulguration (in selected patients).
The most common treatments for muscle-invasive bladder cancer are radical cystectomy and radiation therapy. There is no strong evidence from randomized controlled trials to determine whether surgery or radiation therapy is more effective. There is strong evidence that both therapies become more effective when combined with chemotherapy. At the present time, the treatments with the highest level of evidence supporting their effectiveness are radical cystectomy preceded by multiagent cisplatin-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy with concomitant chemotherapy.
Radical cystectomy
Radical cystectomy is a standard treatment option for stage II and stage III bladder cancer, and its effectiveness at prolonging survival increases if it is preceded by cisplatin-based multiagent chemotherapy.[1,2,3,4] Radical cystectomy is accompanied by pelvic lymph node dissection and includes removal of the bladder, perivesical tissues, prostate, and seminal vesicles in men and removal of the uterus, tubes, ovaries, anterior vaginal wall, and urethra in women.[5,6,7,8] Studies of outcomes after radical cystectomy report increased survival in patients who had more, rather than fewer, lymph nodes resected; whether this represents a therapeutic benefit of resecting additional nodes or stage migration is unknown.[9] There are no randomized controlled trials evaluating the therapeutic benefit of lymph node dissection in this setting.
Radical cystectomy is a major operation with a perioperative mortality rate of 2% to 3% when performed at centers of excellence.[6,7,8] Postoperative complications include ileus. Most men have erectile dysfunction after radical cystectomy; sexual dysfunction after this operation is also common in women.[10,11,12]
One study of 27 women who underwent radical cystectomy reported diminished ability to have orgasm in 45%, decreased lubrication in 41%, decreased sexual desire in 37%, and pain with vaginal intercourse in 22%. Fewer than one-half were able to have successful vaginal intercourse and most reported decreased satisfaction with their sexual lives after surgery.[12] Studies suggest that radical cystectomy with preservation of sexual function can be performed in some men. In addition, new forms of urinary diversion can obviate the need for an external urinary appliance.[13,14,15,16]


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Dong Hyun Kim (no, not that one) a late addition to next week's UFC Fight Night 79
Dong Hyun Kim (no, not that Dong Hyun Kim) is a late addition to next week's UFC Fight Night 79 lineup.
Dong Hyun Kim (no, not that Dong Hyun Kim) is a late addition to next week's UFC Fight Night 79 lineup.
The lineup is set for UFC Fight Night 79 a month from today, and for those who get up early in the States, your Saturday will be cleared of MMA by mid-morning.
The UFC's debut in South Korea in November has three new bouts added to the bill and a trio of fighters ready to compete in their home country.
For more on the numbers behind the UFC's debut in the Philippines, check out 40 post-fight facts about UFC Fight Night 66.
See what the fighters from Saturday's UFC Fight Night 66 event in Pasay, Philippines, went with as their backing tracks.
PASAY, Philippines – The hits just keep on coming for Neil Magny – even if this time, he had to push through a little scare.
PASAY, Philippines – Despite some early trouble again Hyun Gyu Lim in the opening round, Neil Magny recovered and rallied en route to a violent TKO finish, extending his UFC winning streak to seven fights.