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I will be my best self today. I know how because I have 46 years of experience and enough advice, recommendations, instructions, suggested uses and prescriptions to be all that I can be and more.
After my minimum of eight hours sleep — preferably beginning before midnight the night prior — I will wake up and brush and floss my teeth before embarking on exercise. My exercise will be done prior to eating a healthy, well-balanced breakfast, but after I have taken my multi-vitamin, calcium, and Vitamin D supplements. It's a cardio day so I will wear my orthodic infused running sneakers to take my dog for a brisk walk on uneven terrain for a minimum of 30 minutes. I will stretch thoroughly before and after my walk and end with a brief meditation on my coming day.
I will not weigh myself today since it is best to do this only once a week, and it is not Friday. Time to hop in the shower to cleanse, exfoliate, shave, shampoo and condition; I adhere to hair washing every other day to avoid buildup and blow-drying damage. It is a hair-washing day today. So I will shampoo, rinse, repeat, rinse again and towel dry my hair before applying conditioner that will remain in my hair for the recommended five minutes. Should I be turning off the water at this point to conserve the hot water? I will check the recommendation on this step later today. I've towel dried and then blow dried my hair from a safe distance of six to 12 inches using the recommended Mason Pearson hairbrush to avoid breakage. I'm on week five of my hair trimming every six weeks schedule (to limit split ends) so I make a mental note to schedule a hair appointment for the coming week.
It's time to apply sunblock (darn, should have worn this for my brisk walk earlier), moisturizer (do NOT forget your neck!) and my dermatologist recommended fade cream for those increasingly annoying sun spots on my face. A quick swipe of deodorant, a spritz of perfume, and I'm ready to apply mascara and a moisturizing lipstick in a natural shade. My goal is to not look like I'm wearing any make up.
It's breakfast time — the most important meal of the day — and I will begin with some whole grains, blueberries and a small serving of calcium infused orange juice. I love coffee but will abstain today since caffeine has been proven to … I forget right now, but it tastes too good to be O.K. to consume too often. I will drink my first of eight glasses of water each day. Time to plan my lunch and dinner now — early in the day — before cravings, hunger and the ensuing poor food choices have a chance to rear their ugly head. Organic is the way to go so I am careful to select only those items.
I go about my day taking the stairs whenever possible, laughing at least one hearty time, parking a bit farther away from the entrance than necessary and limiting snacks to a handful of almonds between meals. After my pre-7 p.m. dinner and a glass of heart healthy red wine (alternating days only) I will end my day cleansing, brushing and flossing away the accumulation of the past 12 hours. I will moisturize and tackle a crossword puzzle (to keep my brain and memory sharp) if time permits.
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Crave, at 4158 Conroy Road in Orlando (next to Mall at Millenia), will be showing the afternoon games during World Cup and offer drink and food specials during the games.
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The proliferation of communications and data technologies is redefining business models worldwide. Companies should adapt them in order to offer services that are relevant, cost effective and compatible with their long-term goals. In today's rapidly changing world, flexibility is paramount to making confident, insightful decisions, ensuring the right people and processes are in place and maintaining competitive edge.
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Accent Inns BC hotel chain is thrilled to continue the Olympic spirit and welcome the coming of the Paralympic Games to Vancouver 2010.
"I'm so excited that I have a chance to watch Sledge Hockey. All of our Paralympic athletes have worked so hard to get here and it's a thrill to be able to cheer them on in person" said Mandy Farmer, CEO Accent Inns.
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A dramatic and fascinating jaunt through the Summer Olympics. Absorbing narrative and vivid photographs tell stories of tragedy, triumph, scandal, and of course, action from over a century of the modern games!
A foreword by sportscaster Bob Costas, more than 100 photos, at-a-glance information on each Olympiad, a map of Olympic sites, a chart of record-setters, and a rich guide to further resources round out this exceptional update to a gold-medal title.
Sue Macy is the award-winning author of Winning Ways: A Photohistory of American Women in Sports and A Whole New Ball Game: The Story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Both were named ALA Best Books for Young Adults and NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies. She is also the author of the National Geographic companion title to Swifter, Higher Stronger, Freeze Frame: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics. She lives in Englewood, NJ.
"While other books on the topic go into more depth on specific sports, athletes, or historical events, none are as enthusiastically broad or as enjoyable to read as this one...Wonderful research notes, an annotated resource list, and an Olympic quiz bring this book across the finish line first."starred review (2004 edition), School Library Journal


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Harvard Tops Volleyball; Tigers Head To Dartmouth Saturday
Freshman Cara Mattaliano, the reigning Ivy League Rookie of the Week, led Princeton with 11 kils and 12 digs, but her effort would not be enough to keep Harvard's championship hopes alive. The second-place Crimson defeated Princeton 3-0 to stay within two matches of reigning champion Yale.
Mattaliano, a two-time Ivy League Rookie of the Week, was Princeton's only player with double-digit kills, while sophomore Sarah Daschbach joined her in the double-digit digs category with 11. Sophomore Kendall Peterkin, the Ivy League leader in both kills and points, recorded eight kills and five digs.
Junior middle Nicole Kincade added seven kills and a team-best three blocks, while freshman Lauren Miller had 28 assists and three kills for the Tigers, who fell to 8-13, 4-7 in the Ivy League, with the loss.
Princeton will complete the road portion of its 2013 schedule Saturday at 4 pm when it heads to Hanover, N.H., to take on Dartmouth on the Ivy League Digital Network. The Big Green fought off a furious Princeton rally earlier this season and claimed the final set in a 3-2 win.


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Rated 5 out of 5 by bkbond Love these chairs! Bought 2 of these chairs about a month ago and am SO happy with them! I'm not a big fan of the color orange in general, but these are a beautiful deep, rich shade, not too bright or neon --- they look great in our living room! They were easy to assemble (and I'm not a very handy-type person). They are very comfortable --- my husband and I are now spending most of our sitting time in these chairs instead of on our couch. Overall I am 100% pleased and glad I bought them! I would definitely recommend these to a friend. August 6, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by TCoates Color is amazing! This chair is the perfect punch of color for my family room. Very rich tone. July 21, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dina17 Rich fabric and colour, very comfortable. Beautifully crafted. The two nutmeg wingback chairs arrived within 3 days in perfect condition. The colour is richer than I imagined. The quality of the material and the craftmanship is superior. I am very happy that they are comfortable to sit in. I recommend this product. June 30, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by mlplazarus Exceeded expectations. Color is a rich and delicious shade of orange. Chair is well made and looks wonderful in my families TV room. November 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by dcshopgirl Beautiful Chair for a great price! This chair provides the kick my living room needed. A punch of color to make the space unique and comfy. Chair was easily delivered and easy to put together. The chair is lovely. August 20, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Anamiremz Gorgeous Chair I am extremely happy with this chair, it is beautiful, comfortable, and it was very easy to buy. The shipment came right away, and it was very easy to ensemble. Love it!!! March 28, 2013
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Sissy Love the collor I was really worried about ordering the "nutmeg"chair because I ws afraid it would be really orange, but it is absolutely perfect. It was delivered in 6 days and was easy to put together. I really like it and may order the green one for the office. The only downside was that it was $80 for the oversided delivery cost, which I thought was really steap especially since the box wasn't that big when it came in. I do wish the cushion was one you could turnover as I know at my house spill happen. The color is perfect!! October 27, 2012


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On the first Easter Sunday afternoon, two disciples were walking on the road to Emmaus, discussing all the events that had just happened. However, they did not yet realize that Jesus had risen from the dead. Even when Jesus began walking with them on that road, they did not recognize him.
We do not know what changes the risen body causes in our appearance. But aside from that factor, we read in this Gospel account that the disciples were "looking downcast."
Often we are too absorbed in our own disappointment to see that hope is right in front of us. This is the case with many who are pregnant, afraid, and tempted to abort. Despair and fear can lead to the violence of abortion – unless we intervene and show that the Lord is walking with us.
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Nursemaid's elbow occurs when the radius (one of the bones in the forearm) slips out of place from where it normally attaches to the elbow joint. It is a common condition in children younger than 4 years of age. It is also called pulled elbow, slipped elbow, or toddler elbow. The medical term for nursemaid's elbow is radial head subluxation.
A sudden pulling or traction on the hand or forearm causes nursemaid's elbow. This causes the radius to slip out of the ligament holding it into the elbow. It can occur when an infant rolls himself or herself over, from a fall or from pulling or swinging a young child by the hand.
The following are the most common symptoms of nursemaid's elbow. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
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ASU T&F To Wrap Up Season at NCAA Outdoor Champs
National championships will be on the line in Eugene, Ore., this weekend as the Sun Devil track and field team wraps up the 2012-13 ASU competition calendar.
Conference Championships on the Line for ASU T&F
The Sun Devils will take part in the 2013 Pac-12 Track and Field Championships this weekend in Los Angeles with two Territorial Cup points up for grabs.
Sun Devil Athletics Proudly Announces 86 Spring/Summer Graduates
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The Arizona State men and women will look to keep their winning streaks against their in-state rivals alive this weekend.
Sun Devil T&F Takes Part in Rare Scored Meet at LSU
The No. 8 ASU women and No. 17 men will take part in the Battle on the Bayou in Baton Rouge.
Arizona State: 2012 Indoor: Competed unattached in three meets...
Butler County Community College: Member of the track and field team from 2009-11 under head coach Eugene Frazier in the 200m and 400m events. Region 6 Indoor and Outdoor 400m Champion and also a member of the Indoor 4x4 Region 6 Championship Relay Team. A NJCAA All-American in 400m for Indoor and Outdoor. Earned his associates in science.
High School: Two-year captain of the Abington Senior High School track and field team for head coach William Neely. Was a state champion in the Indoor 400m in 2009.
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Walk and Shop: Murray's Hottest Shops
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Maddelyn looks great I ordered this to hang in my home office, and it looks great - even better than online. Only thing was that when it originally arrived, the glass was broken. We called customer service and they had a new one sent right away. I received it 3 business days later. Couldn't be more pleased with this - I would definitely recommend. August 25, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Nateg79 Absolutely Gorgeous! After ordering this framed piece of art three times from World Market only having it to arrive broken with shards of glass in the box, I can safely say that the Johnson's World Map is stunning. I give zero stars for delivery and handling since the picture was not packed good enough, but I will definitely give five stars for the quality and beauty of this picture. The map looks authentic for its time (circa 1860) and it is surrounded by a rich looking mahogany frame with matting in the inside. What is truly the best thing about Johnson's World Map is that it is a great conversation piece for friends and family who hang out in my living room. Well worth the investment! July 20, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dakotasky Just what I was looking for This picture is the perfect accent to our home office. The wood frame is rich in texture and color and the print is detailed. An excellent gender-neutral buy for an office space that is shared or a bit conservataive. The only con is that it doesn't come with a wire on the back for hanging. We had to take a wire from another picture and attach so that it would be more sturdy. May 8, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by jessicaleigh45 Plastic frame - Not worth the money Very disappointed in the quality of this item. While the piece itself is a nice size, and it looks ok from a distance, upon closer inspection the frame is actually plastic. I realized this as I was getting ready to mount it and was inspecting it closely - the joints of the frame didn't meet well and I noticed several white areas (where the wood colored paint either had chipped off, or just never was applied properly). For this amount of money I expected the frame to be wood. While it would look nice and no one else would be able to tell, I can't justify spending $140 + tax for a picture that I'm always going to think of as cheap and plastic. I'm returning this. May 29, 2013
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Smyrna Town Council will consider and possibly vote on establishing a budget and a funding mechanism for the police building expansion Monday, Aug. 20 at their council meeting.
The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at Smyrna Town Hall on South Market Street Plaza. There is a public hearing at 7:15 p.m. in reference to an amendment with the town's comprehensive plan.
The item for the police station comes off the heels of Smyrna Council voting to move forward with the police building expansion at their Aug. 6 meeting; In the same motion, council approved for Town Manager Dave Hugg to apply for USDA funding for the project. Hugg had only recently been made aware that the state USDA office has a $4.2 million loan available with an interest rate of 3.5 percent over 40 years.
Under "Old Business," council will consider and vote on a zoning amendment regarding a limited manufacturing district, and present and possibly vote on oversight policies and procedures for town committees.
Under "New Business," council will consider and possibly vote on designating the Recording Secretary as the FOIA coordinator, propose and vote on changing the name of the Police Building Review Committee to Police Building Committee, and consideration and possible vote on a PNC Borrowing Resolution for the water line extension project north of Duck Creek.
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No Im in Ms. I actually kept all mine and use them when we go hunting or deep sea fishing for a couple of days. I usually just grab a box and tell the guys Im bringing dinner. At first they were ready to string me up but they learned to like them as they are not all that bad.:thumbup1:Quote:
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I bet they dropped 10-15000 at a time in a ball feild by my parents house. No one would go and get them. So me and my brother hooked up the 5x8 trailer and went a loaded them up. The local police actually stopped and asked what we were doing. We had told them and they actually said there would be another chopper coming to make another drop that day. So it would be good that we moved them. I bet we made at the least of 10 hauls. My wife said enough. I think she started to think about how many she would have to eat.:angry: So I figured I had enough. I still got a large amount of them and its been over two years now. They still are very tasty in my opinon. They have matches but no smokes. All well I dont smoke anyway. :dunno:


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Former Warner coach Andy Price to take over at Spruce Creek
Published: Monday, March 4, 2013 at 6:51 p.m.
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PORT ORANGE — After one season as the head coach at Titusville High School, Andy Price is headed back toward familiar stomping grounds.
Titusville High announced Monday that Price had stepped down as the school's head football coach to take the same position at Spruce Creek. Price — who led Titusville to a 4-6 record last season — was previously the head coach at Warner Christian.
"It is with much consideration and thought that I came to this decision," Price said in a news release. "I feel like at this point in my life I need to be closer to my family, and this was the reason that I took the opportunity that I did. My time at Titusville High School, while short, was one of the most rewarding times in my life."
Titusville Principal Lori Spinner and athletic director Jason Berley both commended Price for his work at their school.
"Coach Price has made a huge difference in his short tenure here at the school," Berley said. "Our student-athletes are better people today for their experiences under Coach Price. He and his staff will be dearly missed."
Spinner said the school was "saddened to see (Price) leave."
Multiple attempts to reach Spruce Creek athletic director Mike Randow were not successful.
Price, who led Warner Christian to the playoffs 12 times in his 13 seasons as the team's coach, takes over for Bob Goebel. Goebel stepped down in December after four seasons at the helm of the Hawks. During that time, Spruce Creek was 12-28, including 2-8 last season.
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We'd like you to meet our new friends Brody & Cole. By now, we've found that there are some darn hip selections for the preggers mama and like any fashion-savvy gal, we love when a new line pops up.
Brody & Cole was created out of designer Erin Marino Robbins' frustration with the lack of maternity apparel back when there were limited options. Named after Erin's sons, Brody & Cole integrates a pregnant woman's needs with a fashionable girl's wants. (And we're head over heels for the kimono robe!)


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The quaint not-just-for-the-kids boutique in Sugarhouse is hosting a huge 50-70% sale featuring all those fall and winter items that are still in the store. The boutique carries one of the largest Free People and BB Dakota selections in Salt Lake, as well as fun gifts, trinkets, kiddie clothes and an array of gifts-to-give. Drop by and steal some last minute winter pieces. It is still snowing after all, those fall/winter lines will last us Utahn's well into March.
Another one of our 9th & 9th staples, Apt. 202 is receiving daily shipments of fabulous spring styles from BCBG and more. We are currently loving this dusty purple shirtdress from BCBGeneration. (Keep your eyes peeled for it in an upcoming fashion feature in Salt Lake mag!)
Frolics Boutique in Holladay recently revamped into a designer consignment and is having a huge outwear sale starting Monday, Feb.1. All outwear is 25% off, and, of course, it is still coat-weather in SLC, so stop in and warm up. Facebook friends and SLmag readers can get in on the sale starting today and get dibs on the best.
One more 9th & 9th Boutique (hey, you can make a day of shopping 9th & 9th, right?!): Koo De Ker. I'm sure you've all been there and experienced the darling, affordable fashions, but I almost fell of my chair when I saw these owl-inspired accessories posted on their facebook page. The smart accent pieces are an adorable way to spice up any jeans-and-tee get up.
Last, but certainly not least, I stumbled across the ladies behind The Honey Shoe a few weeks back and fell in love. Molly and Merrick, two Utah ladies, have started a specialty shoe store in SLC, boasting a constantly-growing selection of eclectic, unique and hard-to-find kicks. I'm already a proud owner of the studded flats below and can't wait to get my hands on more. While the ladies are still working on getting a store front set up, you can still order shoes from their site.


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Career Services hopes to partner with you to assist your student in succeeding as a student and a professional after graduation. In this section, you can explore ways to communicate with your student about career topics including choosing a major, creating a resume, gaining relevant and essential experience, and more. You will also find links to helpful resources both you and your student can utilize.
If you have any questions or would like to learn how to better assist your student, please contact Career Services at (715) 425-3572.
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With just a touch, the ten bright LEDs inside our Byrd desk globe illuminate to bring even greater clarity and detail to our award-winning cartography. With the same blue ocean coloring of our most popular wall maps, it's suitable for home, office, and classroom alike. More than 4,000 place names are printed on paper gored, adhered to a plastic globe. Die-cast, copper-painted meridian and hardwood base. Tap to illuminate. Auto shut-off.
This illuminated globe is named for Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, an American aviator and polar explorer who claimed to have lead the first air expeditions to the North Pole and South Pole. Although his rival Roald Amundsen is now believed to have reached the poles first, Byrd remains a significant figure in the history of American exploration.
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National Geographic is proud to introduce our new line of globes for home, office, and classroom. Our floor-standing, tripod, and illuminated globes are all manufactured in the U.S. by Replogle, which has been making globes for more than 80 years. Each globe has more than 4,000 place names, printed on durable press-craft, plastic-impregnated paper.
Started in the founder's basement at the height of the Depression, Replogle has grown to become the world's largest manufacturer of fine globes. National Geographic's award-winning cartography group was founded in 1915 and has helped shape our vision of the world through the art and science of mapmaking.
Each handsome globe comes with a certificate of authenticity.
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By renfil
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So far so good,not disapointed, worth the price I paid.
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First product arrived broke, it's not real sturdy. It seems rather expensive for what you get.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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not well made
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delivery was fine; the product itself was inferior.
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Packaging for shipment needs improvement. I had to add items from the first globe received to the next globe received to obtain a complete globe. Power source should be where the globe does not have to be disassembled to replace the batteries.
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Beautiful color
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The Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is proud to offer a one-year clinical fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. The overall educational mission of the program is to create successful, competency-based, clinicians that can care for patients and families facing life-limiting or life-threatening illness. With the accreditation of Hospice and Palliative Medicine by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in 2006, there has been a tremendous need for leaders within the field and the goal of the fellowship program is to create those leaders of tomorrow.
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Friday, September 05, 2008
Treating pain is a challenge for RA patients and doctors alike. Once considered an unfortunate side effect of the disease, pain management has now taken center stage in treatment regimens.
Extraordinary advances in pain research over the last decade are helping rheumatologists manage RA pain. Our expert guest, Dr. Mary-Ann Fitzcharles of McGill University, explains how pain has become a primary target for pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment for those living with rheumatoid arthritis.
What Causes Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain?
Dr. Fitzcharles:
We've experienced pain through millennia, and over the years we've been taught to be stoic and to grin and bear it and just carry on. And I think we've begun to realize that pain has a very, very important impact upon our overall well?being, and maybe the correct answer is no longer to just grin and bear it. Researchers and clinicians and patients have now developed a new awareness of the importance of the impact of pain: to the body, to the person and to everyone else around us. So we're beginning to take much more notice of this very important symptom.
If we go back to about 30 or 40 years ago, when someone developed rheumatoid arthritis the focus was on, first of all, finding the cause or the trigger and, secondly, finding the cure. In the last 20 years, we've become quite good at modulating this disease, and now our focus has been on reducing the inflammatory disease and trying to prevent the damage. And we've really ignored this symptom of pain. We've focused so much on getting the disease under control. And it's suddenly become a new revelation to us that pain is so very important in this condition.
Rheumatic pain originates when there is some damage to a joint, and damage originates when there is an inflammatory process. Essentially, rheumatic pain begins with damage locally in the tissue, and nerve messages move up to the spinal cord and up to the brain.
When we think of reducing our pain, we think of taking a pill such as codeine that dampens down pain, but we have similar molecules in our own body that dampen down pain. So it's pain input that's important, and how our brain and our nervous system respond to control that pain.
With chronic pain, there is a change in which nerves become sensitized much like if you've had some sunburn. If you've had sunburn, just simply touching the skin is painful. In patients with arthritis, just simply moving a knee joint will induce pain. The whole nervous system is fired up and really moves into overdrive.
How Do Physicians Measure RA Pain?
Dr. Fitzcharles:
We're not very good at measuring pain because we really are totally dependent upon what the patient tells us, and every patient's perception is different. So we rely upon the patient telling us how much pain they have, and we use a little scale of one to 10. And many people don't truly understand what we're saying when we're saying is your pain five out of 10 or is it eight out of 10. We try to tell a patient that 10 out of 10 is the most extreme pain you can imagine and zero out of 10 is no pain. So this is called the visual analog scale.
We can also use different types of questionnaires. There are some questionnaires that we can give to patients, but that takes time and the patients get irritated filling in too many questionnaires. But, again, it is very subjective.
We do not have a single blood test or a chemical that can tell us how much pain a patient actually is feeling. In the research setting, we now have very good techniques that are showing the brain circulation and the metabolic activity in areas of the brain that might be activated during pain, but this is a research tool. It's not something that we are able to use in the clinical setting.
Can RA Pain Be Treated Without Medications?
Dr. Fitzcharles:
We still do hand our patients prescriptions for medication when we treat pain. It's the easy way out. But there are many other good mechanisms that we can use. And the simple thing that any patient can use in their own home are things like distraction, listening to a good piece of music, moving away out of your body, taking up a hobby, doing something where your attention is focused away from your pain.
We can also use mechanisms to reduce stress, and to help with depression. Stress accentuates and aggravates pain. If the kids drive you crazy, this might be the time to say, 'I'm going to sit down and had have a nice relaxing cup of tea.' We talked about the value of exercise, and there is no question that exercise, even for patients with important joint disease, is very, very advantageous.
And finally, we should look for the positive things in life. We should look toward the glass being half-full rather than half-empty. Many people tend to be very negative and just look on the dark side, and I think if we try and put a positive spin on our lives and say, 'Well, what's good about this,' it all helps to smooth things over quite a lot.
Setting Realistic Treatment Goals for RA
Dr. Fitzcharles:
The first thing that a patient who has a chronic disease must acknowledge is that I have changed, I am different now, and that means that the goals and objectives have to be reset. And it's very important for people to have realistic outcome goals. We are not living in a utopian world, unfortunately. We can't cure everything. And in the confines of living with a chronic disease, one can still keep life going.
The treatment goal should be really a contract between the physician and the patient, and the aim should be to do the best we can to get the disease under the best control possible. But sometimes even in the most perfect medical setting, we do have patients whose disease just is very, very difficult to manage. And within the confines of those treatments, we so want the patient to live a fulfilling and a happy life within their family, within their social milieu.
The patient's coping mechanisms and how they manage their life become very important in how they are able to move forward. It's one thing to sit and crawl up into a little ball in a corner and say, 'This is the most awful that's happened to me,' but one has still got to keep going, one has got to look positive and one has got to look for the good things in life.
Using Exercise to Control RA Pain
Dr. Fitzcharles:
Exercise has a wonderful effect because exercise does things both for the brain as well as for the muscles and the tissues. Exercise will condition muscles. It will improve the circulation in the muscles. It will remove toxic products. It doesn't only work on muscles. We know it's good for the cardiovascular system.
However, exercise does a second thing, and you can ask anyone who's done a good workout, and they'll tell you, 'I just feel so good.' And what exercise has done is released natural pain inhibitory mechanisms. It also has effects upon the chemicals in our brain that are important for our mood, such as norepinephrine, serotonin and the endogenous opioids (endorphins). So exercise is probably one of the best things we can do for ourselves.
Exercise has an important impact on improving blood circulation, improving muscle tone, improving our psychological well?being and producing pain inhibitory mechanisms. We have more and more evidence for patients with joint disease that their outcome is infinitely better if they remain physically active.
That doesn't mean that they've got to start going to a gym or that they must start marathon running. You have to choose the exercise activity that is pleasant, comfortable and that's enjoyable, and it becomes part of your lifestyle. I really strongly recommend that people move away from being dependent upon healthcare professionals. Physiotherapists are wonderful people and wonderful people to get you onto a track, but it should not be that you become totally dependent upon your physiotherapist to supervise your exercise program every week for the next 10 years. We want patients to become self?sufficient and to find the activity that is enjoyable, and that they're able to sustain.
Choose the activity that is comfortable for you to do. One of the most wonderful places to exercise if someone has painful joints is in water. Water takes away gravity, so you're able to float. It feels so good, and joints will actually increase their range of motion in water. However, if you hate water, there's no value in trying to get into water and to exercise there. So, again, use the activity that you enjoy doing. It might be tai chi, it might be doing a yoga program. It might be joining a low?impact aerobics program. But do what is enjoyable. Listen to your body. Expect to have a little bit of discomfort when you do exercise. Because if you're not having any discomfort, then you're really not doing very much. But we do not want you to feel extreme of pain. So do something that's enjoyable but listen to your body. Be sensible.
How Healthy Eating Can Ease RA Pain
Dr. Fitzcharles:
Let's talk about diet. And, in fact, we've become quite lazy with regard to eating habits. Good food, good protein intake, good fruits and vegetables will give us energy, will give us good natural antioxidants, and there is more and more evidence now that it actually impacts our overall well being and our inflammatory response. So what we eat is what we become.
We want patients to not overeat, to keep their weight within a reasonable range. We don't want people to be obese. And also if you skip meals, you start feeling more and more fatigued. It's amazing how often a patient will say, 'I'm just so terribly fatigued.' And when we explore how they are eating, we find they're skipping meals or they're eating just carbohydrates, a little bit of cereal for breakfast and no protein. So we have to think of a good balanced diet and regular meals.
This is a lovely opportunity to talk a little bit about the omega 3 oils and their value. When we eat substances such as omega 3, which we find in natural fatty fish like salmon and sardines and tuna, these omega 3 fatty acids actually become incorporated into the walls our of our cells, and the walls of our cells eventually make the inflammatory cytokines. If we have incorporated a particular type of molecule into our cells, particularly the omega 3, the inflammatory molecule that is produced is not quite as full and vigorous as it is if we were taking a lot of omega 6 fatty acids. So there is no question that by adding omega 3 we actually slightly reduce the inflammatory response.
Can it work as a supplement? Well, yes it can. It does tend to be a little pricey because you need to eat many, many capsules of oil. And many patients claim that they taste a little fishy as the day goes on. But it's just a good idea to incorporate a good amount of fish into your diet rather than going crazy about supplements.
Will Sleep Decrease Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain?
Dr. Fitzcharles:
Having a good, rested sleep and waking up refreshed is a wonderful gift. Many patients will say that they just don't sleep at all. But when we explore this, we find that they climb into bed at 8 o'clock at night or 9 o'clock at night expecting to sleep and get out of bed at 7 o'clock in the morning. What we need is a good six to seven hours of solid sleep, which means that you get into bed when you're tired, you fall asleep, and you wake up in the morning, and once you're awakened you're up and out of bed - no napping during the day.
This is very, very important, and this is what our new knowledge is helping us to understand. Because if you've not had a good night's sleep, then the next day is a miserable thing. And, in fact, if you're not feeling rested and refreshed, there is no question patients will feel more pain. They will be more irritable. They will be more anxious. So we know that sleep is a very important factor.
And these factors are very, very tightly interlinked. If you haven't slept well, you're more fatigued. If you're more fatigued, you will feel more pain. If you have pain, you feel more fatigued. So there really is a very, very tight network with all of these important factors.
Lessening RA Pain by Managing Stress
Dr. Fitzcharles:
There are many different mechanisms to manage stress. Not all of us can afford to go and see a psychologist and talk about all of our problems, but we can use very simple mechanisms. And what I often tell patients is make sure that each single day you do something, or experience something that gives you pleasure. It might be nothing more than looking out of a window and looking at a beautiful cloud or looking down and appreciating one tiny little flower, and you keep that little memory for that day.
And as you think about that little memory of pleasure, there is no question it will just dampen down your stress. That's a very, very simple, little mechanism that one can use.
We use other things. We use yoga, we use biofeedback. We can use meditation. You can become much more sophisticated regarding stress management. But these things can be very easily incorporated into our daily life. A little bit of deep breathing, closing your eyes, these are very important, simple things that we can do.
The Right Ways to Use RA Pain Medications
Dr. Fitzcharles:
Finally, we have the medications that we use for pain. There are other medications we have for treating RA in general, but here I'm talking primarily about pain. And they can be divided into categories. We have simple analgesics, like acetaminophen. We have the anti-inflammatory agents. And finally, we have the stronger analgesics, which are agents that have opioid action, and they work similarly to the natural endogenous opioid mechanisms in our brain. So we have three categories of agents. And essentially, we move up through the categories depending upon the severity of the pain.
With the simple analgesics, particularly acetaminophen, we need to be concerned that we don't get an overdose, because there can be liver toxicity. So someone who is drinking alcohol on a daily basis should be cautious about using too much acetaminophen (because alcohol is also toxic to the liver).
The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) are wonderful agents which impact those inflammatory molecules in the joints. They are good. We have to use them with respect. They can all have some effect upon kidney function, some impact upon the gastrointestinal tract. They can have a problem with fluid retention. And very often patients will use an anti-inflammatory and say, 'You know. I'm just not thinking quite as clearly as I should.' And then finally, we have the cardiovascular effects, and there certainly is some concern (e.g., this is the reason Vioxx [rofecoxib] was taken off the market).
The third group of agents is the opioid or the stronger analgesics (i.e., narcotics). They are good pain relieving medications, but unfortunately they have important side effects including lots of constipation, feeling tired, feeling groggy, feeling sleepy and nausea. We still don't have that magic medication that we're looking for.
Can Acupuncture or Massage Reduce RA Pain?
Dr. Fitzcharles:
What do we think about acupuncture and massage? There's no question as Western physicians we don't totally understand acupuncture. However, there is more and more scientific evidence that acupuncture absolutely has some impact on pain. We've recently had some very nice studies that have been published from England and Germany on the effect of acupuncture on osteoarthritis of the knee, and acupuncture absolutely will dampen down and modulate pain.
Number two, a very important aspect of how well these treatments work is dependent upon the patient's belief in the treatment. So if the patient - and this is a beautiful study; it was done in Germany - went into the treatment with the belief that they were going to do well, they did well. If their belief was a little less enthusiastic, they tended not to do so well. If you honestly believe something is going to work, the chances are that it is going to do something to pain.
What about massage? Massage is a wonderful means of reducing and relaxing muscle tension, and it often helps patients to get over a very acute, severe episode of pain. However, massage on its own will not have a prolonged effect. Massage will work if the patient increases their mobility and increases their physical activity. Massage linked with exercise is a wonderful modality. Massage on its own is really not going to have a long lasting effect.
More on Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms and Treatment
If you'd like to know more about recognizing and managing rheumatoid arthritis pain, listen to the entire show and hear Dr. Fitzcharles answer questions from the audience.
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Salvador Da Bahia Travel Guide
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Salvador de Bahia is Bahia state's capital city (locals generally abbreviate its name to Salvador or simply Bahia). Salvador was founded in 1549 and quickly became the premier city in Brazil, and the second most important city in the Portuguese Empire after Lisbon. Salvador prospered in the 17th and 18th centuries; it was the country's major port and a significant portion of the sugar from the northeast and gold and diamonds from the mines in the southeast passed through the city. Today, the wealth of impressive colonial architecture is evidence of the city's rich history. Between the modern tower blocks, well-restored enclaves of the old city remain with cobblestone streets, colourful mansions and dozens of ornate Baroque churches. The São Francisco Church and Convent, a high-baroque cathedral located in downtown Salvador, has to be seen to be believed. Funded by the sugar barons of the area, and built between 1708 and 1723, the cathedral's interior is literally plastered with gold, while precious stones and Sistine Chapel-like paintings adorn the ceiling. Most churches are open to the public and many have been turned into museums.
The spicy atmosphere of this delightfully decadent city is best soaked up on foot, within the narrow streets and in the markets, the best of which is the Mercado Modelo arts and crafts market. One of the city's more unusual experiences is to ride the Elevador Lacerda, an Art Deco structure housing old electric elevators that carry passengers between the port and the old historic part of the town, on the hill.
The only thing wrong with Salvador's excellent beaches is that visitors are spoilt for choice. The range extends from calm coves ideal for swimming, sailing and underwater fishing, such as Porto da Barra beach, to wild beaches facing the Atlantic Ocean, such as Aleluia beach, which attracts surfers. Some beaches are surrounded by coral reefs, forming natural swimming pools that are ideal for children. The beaches are the location for many of Salvador's great festivals, including the New Year festivities, which include performances and an impressive fireworks display.
Salvador is Brazil's most Africanised state, a result of the thousands of slaves that were brought here 400 years ago to work in the sugarcane plantations, and there is even a museum, the Museu Afro-Brasileira, which is dedicated to Black culture. The fusion of African and Latin cultures has given Salvador a unique brand of magic that is particularly evident at the city's many festivals, most notably the massive Carnival in mid-November which attracts two million revellers from all over the world and is said to rival the famous Rio Carnival.
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AG067: Go Go Ludicolo!
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Go Go Ludicolo! (Japanese: 踊るバトルだ!ルンパッパ!! Dancing Battle! Ludicolo!) is the 27th episode of Pokémon: Advanced Challenge.
Episode Plot
The gang is close to Petalburg City, but go to have a break. May can't wait to show her parents that she got two Pokémon and two ribbons. Brock asks Ash which Pokémon he should use against Norman, but he does not know, so sends all his Pokémon to decide. Corphish sees Grovlye evolved already, but Pikachu calms him down. Ash explains Treecko evolved already, so Taillow and Torkoal greet him. Ash knows Norman will use a Vigoroth, but Max will not tell him which others Norman will choose. Max asks if May will cheer for their father, but she does not want Ash or Norman to lose. Taillow drops a fruit to Ash, so they go after it.
They see the fruit on a tall tree and Corphish goes to grab the fruit, but due to its claws, he smashes the fruit. Pikachu tries to get the fruit, but falls down. Corphish uses BubbleBeam, but destroys the fruit. Corphish begins to bang the tree, but Grovyle uses Leaf Blade to get the fruit down. Team Rocket appears to steal the Pokémon. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, but fails. Corphish tries to cut it, but fails as well. Grovyle uses Leaf Blade, setting everyone free. Grovyle then uses Leaf Blade on the balloon, blasting Team Rocket away. When the others compliment Grovyle, Corphish is jealous. May thinks Corphish is just hungry, so Brock gives them all food.
When the gang goes to eat the sandwiches, drums can be heard - a man with a Pokémon arrives. The Pokémon is a Ludicolo, the man explaines they entertain people. Brock asks Poncho how Ludicolo evolved, so Poncho says he used a Water Stone on his Lombre to evolve. Brock sends Lombre, with Poncho examining it - it is quite well raised. Poncho challenges Ash to a battle - if Ash loses, he gets the sandwiches, but if Poncho loses, he will buy some cheeseburgers in the next town. Grovyle appears next to Ash, so Ash chooses him, but Corphish objects, so Ash goes to pick Corphish to battle.
Corphish uses ViceGrip, but Ludicolo dodges. Corphish uses Bubble Beam, however Ludicolo negates with Protect. Corphish uses Crabhammer, but Ludicolo evades the attack. Corphish uses Crabhammer, but is stopped by Ludicolo's Double Team. Corphish goes to destroy the illusions. Ludicolo uses Focus Punch, hurting Corphish. Corphish uses ViceGrip, but as before, he misses. Corphish uses Bubble Beam, but the attack is cancelled by Protect. Ludicolo uses Focus Punch, hitting Corphish and tiring him. Corphish uses Crabhamer, but is defeated by Ludicolo's Hyper Beam. By that, Poncho leaves with the sandwiches.
Ash apologizes to the gang, but Brock will make another sandwiches. Corphish goes off with an angry expression. Taillow searches for Corphish, but does not find it. May realizes that they have been praising Grovyle, so Corphish got to prove himself, but got defeated instead. Poncho is feeling bad for taking the sandwiches, but promises the next time he sees 'em, he'll give them the cheeseburgers. Corphish arrives to them, demanding a rematch. Poncho offers him some sandwiches, but Corphish denies, wanting to battle. Team Rocket spies, and Meowth thinks Ludicolo's dancing will lift their boss's spirit. James asks what if Ludicolo's dance would be annoying, so Meowth reprimands him.
The next thing, Poncho, Ludicolo and Corphish are attacked by Haze. They all run and Poncho and Ludicolo fall into a hole. Corphaish goes to free Ludicolo and Poncho from the net, so he makes a hole in the balloon. Team Rocket is basted off near the gang, so Ludicolo and Poncho are released. Jessie sends Seviper and James his Cacnea. Corphish uses Bubble Beam, hitting both Pokémon. Seviper goes to bite and Cacnea uses Needle Arm, but Corphish evades and uses ViceGrip. Cacnea uses Pin Missile, but is stopped by Corphish's Harden, so Corphish retaliates with Crabhammer, knocking both Pokémon out. Corphish blasts them off with BubbleBeam.
May asks if Corphish was being with Poncho, but the replies he wanted a rematch instead. Brock cooks some food, so everyone eats. Ash challenges Poncho, but he'll use Torkoal instead. Torkoal uses Flamethrower, but Ludicolo dodges and uses Focus Punch, but is stopped due to Iron Defense. Ludicolo uses Double Team, so Torkoal uses Flamethrower to banish the illusions ad hits the real Ludicolo. The rest of the match is not shown, however.
- Featured Pokémon: Altaria, Swablu, Roselia, Surskit.
- At the beginning of the episode, a classic Pokémon identification can be seen. In this episode, the Pokémon is Geodude.


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City Of Tolerance: Kazan
Elegant mosques share the same sky with temples of other faiths over the Tatarstan capital of Kazan, an impressive city with unique architecture as well as lakes, rivers and nature parks of extraordinary beauty.
If you're tired of revisiting the usual vacation spots, Kazan could be an ideal choice for you. A real discovery. Don't be fooled by the city's modern appearance, because when you look a little closer it will offer you a host of pleasant surprises from architecture and history to nature and culture.
We proceed from Kazan International Airport to the city center along a well-lit highway seemingly through the middle of nowhere. It's almost morning. My head is filled with information I've gleaned about what awaits me here. Albert, the driver, is explaining how the city was impacted by the 2013 Summer Universiade, which ended in July. Indeed, an Olympics atmosphere still reigns in the city. The ultra modern structures built for the games strike the eye at first glance. Behind them are the familiar images we know from Russian cities: broad avenues, vast squares. But it's only when I come upon the Kremlin that I really feel I'm in Kazan. This entire district, named today for the ancient fortress, was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2001.
Inside the Kremlin, the Qol Sharif Mosque is striking with its magnificent architecture. The Tatarstan President, Mintimer Shaeymiev, drew attention to the mosque's importance when he presided over the opening ceremony in 2006: "This is a new symbol for Kazan and Tatarstan, a bridge between our past and our future." Kazan truly is a city of tolerance that is home to a large number of mosques and churches, some of them side by side in the same street. This city, the majority of whose population is Muslim, has always stood out as a cultural center with its universities, libraries, theaters and concert halls. Numerous educational institutions opened in the 1800's in Kazan, which trains a large number of scholars at its famous Kashgar, Ujum and Qolsharif madrasas. Founded in 1804, Kazan State University once numbered Tolstoy among its students. There are close to 20 universities and dozens of vocational schools as well as theaters, museums and hundreds of cultural venues in the city today.
Kazan is one of those cities best explored on foot. You can spend hours taking walks: from the Kremlin to Kazanka and the banks of the Volga River, to Lake Qaban, to Nikolai Bauman Avenue, to Professor Ligovsky Avenue, to the ever bustling Tuqay Square and its outdoor Kolkhoz Bazaar. Professor Ligovsky Avenue, where the Ekiyet State Puppet Theater is located, appeals to people of all ages. This avenue is like an open air museum, and the houses that line it are built of wood in the Tatar architectural tradition. Reminiscent of village houses, their interiors are decked with Tatar handicrafts. With its historic buildings, Nikolai Bauman Avenue is a pedestrian zone in the city center and a major area for shopping, eating and drinking, and entertainment as well as art and culture. Its restaurants, cafes and shopping centers are a popular stop with locals and foreign visitors alike. With its stores selling not only local costumes and souvenirs but the famous brands as well, this avenue will be your headquarters during your stay in the city.
But the city's ancient texture also makes itself felt here and there amidst the modern buildings in Kazan. Extending from the location of the Kamal Theater, Lake Qaban was once connected to the Kazan River by the Bolaq canal. Boat cruises are available on these lakes, known as Big Qaban, Middle Qaban and Little Qaban, and on to the river via the canal. The structures of historical and architectural value in the old residential districts have not yet been restored. Among them is the house where Sheikh Shamil, symbol of the struggle for independence in the Caucasus, stayed briefly and later gifted to his daughter. In short, if the conventional itineraries no longer satisfy you, Tatarstan's capital Kazan holds out promise.
Soyembika Tower
History in Kazan dates back to ancient times, and one of the monuments that has managed to survive unscathed is the Soyembika Tower. This 53-meter high tower made of red brick was built inside Kazan Fortress at the city's highest point.
State Museum
Besides the State Museum with its 700,000-piece collection, the Tuqay Museum, the National Library, the Opera House, the local markets and Sultan and the Qol Sharif Mosque and Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral are among the sights worth seeing.
Tatar cuisine is heavy on meat and dough-based dishes. There are many places in the city center where you can sample the local dishes. Try the triangular buns stuffed with meat and potatoes, and the chak-chak sweet pastry balls no bigger than a pea.
Kolkhoz Bazaar
The Kolkhoz Bazaar is one of the city's must-see's. The sheer diversity of this market rich in vegetables and wild fruits would be hard to match. Plus, you can get along in Turkish with the local merchants.
Opera House
While you're in Kazan, we recommend that you take in a performance at the Opera House, which was constructed along rather classical lines but with all the advantages of modern technology. We might add that ticket prices are also quite reasonable.
Turkish Airlines has Istanbul-Kazan-Istanbul flights four days a week. Departure times are 9:40 p.m. from Istanbul and 3:40 a.m. from Kazan. www.turkishairlines.com
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Planning and Urban Design Intern Catalogues More Than 500 Publications in Department Library
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Jason Bourke, an intern from the University of Delaware studying Urban Affairs and Public Policy, works to catalogue more than 500 publications in the Department of Planning and Urban Design Library.
Under the direction of Leah Kacanda, Planning Technician, Bourke will catalogue and enter these vital, historical publications, studies and research documents into a searchable database.
"Jason has identified and organized plans and reports that span the entire history of official planning in Wilmington, ranging from the 1950s to today. The ability to search for these documents digitally will enable our Planners to better understand the history of planning in neighborhoods citywide," said Kacanda. "Many of the past studies we have found are still relevant to challenges facing Wilmington today. These documents will inform future land use decisions and initiatives aimed at fostering community engagement."
The cataloguing seeks to organize the Planning Department's Library and Archives so publications and documents can be easily located and utilized by City employees and residents in order to meet the needs of our diverse citizenry.
Bourke is one of many student interns. The City of Wilmington seeks to provide students with valuable work experience. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about job readiness, customer service, and conflict resolution.
"Internships are critical to young people in our community because it develops student's job interview skills, gives them a functional resumé, and enhances their abilities for their next employer," said Mayor Dennis P. Williams.
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The Ueno district blends into Ueno Park, which is a great place to take time out close to the business district. You can get something to eat in one of the cheap snack joints in the area and eat it in the shade of the cherry trees before visiting the..
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A must-see museum whose collection of treasures is astounding both in terms of scope (110 000 exhibits) and quality. Four buildings, an affiliated research centre, two restaurants... you would need at least a whole day to see everything. If you don't..
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Built in 1627 and extended in 1651, this Shinto shrine, which was founded to house the relics of the shogun, has miraculously escaped the disasters which have hit Tokyo. Stop to admire the magnificent Chinese-style door. The two dragons which flank i..
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Architecture, castles and historic districts
2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku J - Tokyo
Designed by the architect Tange Kenzo, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (town hall), which bears a passing resemblance to Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral, is easily identifiable. You can go up either of its two skyscraper towers (243m) to enjoy amazing..
5 Meiji-jingu
Religious buildings
J - Tokyo
Enshrined in the Meiji-jingu temple are the venerated and deified spirits of Emperor Meiji (who died in 1912) and his wife, Empress Shoken (who died in 1914). This shrine (1920) is also one of the most important Shinto buildings in Tokyo and it is wh..
6 Mount Takao
Nature and gardens
J - Hachioji 192 8501
Mt Takao, located in the city of Hachioji (just outside Tokyo), peaks at almost 600m. The mountain offers great opportunities for hiking, with species native to both the subtropical and temperate climates of Japan ranging over its slopes in tiers. On..
7 Hokoku-ji
Religious buildings
2-7-4 Jomyo-ji J - Kamakura 248 0034
The tranquility of the Zen temple of Hokoku-ji is enhanced by its isolated location, which spares it from the hordes of tourists. A teahouse as tiny as a dollhouse provides the ideal spot from which to look at the Buddha sculptures as well as the for..
8 Tokei-ji
Religious buildings
Kamakura-kaido J - Kamakura 248 0034
Founded in 1285, Tokei-ji temple was Japan's first nunnery and its residents enjoyed unusual privileges for several centuries. They obtained from the shogun the right to divorce at a time this was still deemed an unreasonable demand from women. The s..
9 Mount Fuji
Nature and gardens
J - Fujiyoshida 403 8601
An active volcano that has been dormant for centuries, Mt Fuji inspires both fear and respect. Fear, as it lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where eruptions are violent. Respect, as it has been considered sacred by the Japanese since the 7C. A perfec..
10 Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
Museums and art
2255 Kawaguchi - Fujikawaguchiko J - Kawaguchiko
The kimono has 1 000 years of history and neatly summarises the Japanese aesthetic of purity and elegance based along simple lines. The kimonos on display in the Art Museum in an exquisite collection entitled "Symphony of Lights" are the wo..
11 Tosho-gu
Religious buildings
Derrière le Rinno-ji J - Nikko
Among the many temples of the holy city of Nikko, Tosho-gu is recognised as the finest example of architectural virtuosity and freedom of expression in ornamentation. The 18C builders, aided by 15 000 craftsmen, excelled themselves. The five-storey p..
12 Sanjusangen-do
Religious buildings
J - Kyoto 604 8571
The 13C Sanjusangen-do Temple is an unadorned wooden structure that stretches out over 120m. In contrast to this austere external appearance is the incredible extravaganza inside. In the dim lighting you can make out 1 001 statues of the Goddess of M..
13 Kyoto National Museum
Museums and art
J - Kyoto 604 8571
Inaugurated in 1897, the Imperial Museum was created to preserve Kyoto's cultural treasures, which were under threat from the Emperor's own modernisation plans for the city. Now the National Museum, the old Baroque-style building is given over to exc..
14 Kiyomizu-dera
Religious buildings
J - Kyoto 604 8571
Dedicated to merciful Kannon, Kiyomizu-dera dates back to the 8C, although the current buildings date from the 17C. The main building has a vertiginously high terrace with panoramic views. In the olden days believers would throw themselves off it ont..
15 Daitoku-ji
Religious buildings
J - Kyoto 604 8571
Daitoku-ji is a vast Buddhist complex reminiscent of a miniature village with its layout of one main temple surrounded by 22 sub-temples. Each of the temples is encircled by highly symbolic gardens, only four of which can be visited. The most handsom..
16 Ryoan-ji
Religious buildings
J - Kyoto 604 8571
So much has been written about this garden that it is easy to overlook the Buddhist temple for which it was created, the Ryoan-ji, temple of the "peaceful dragon", which was founded in 1473. The rectangular garden is surrounded by three cla..
17 Katsura Imperial Villa
Architecture, castles and historic districts
J - Kyoto
Prince Toshihito (1579-1629) and his son dreamed up this holiday resort as a string of pavilions spread along the banks of the Katsura River, "each one set upon a reflection of the moon". Here you will discover the ultimate expression of th..
18 Saiho-ji (Moss Temple)
Nature and gardens
56 Kamigayacho - Matsuo - Nishikyo-ku J - Kyoto 615 8286
Saiho-ji is a good example of how an abandoned building can flourish. Founded in the 7C, restructured in the 14C by the gardener monk Soseki, twice set on fire then flooded with water, the temple finally fell into disuse. A huge variety of mosses pro..
19 Miho Museum
Museums and art
300 Tashiro - Momodani - Shigaraki J - Shiga 529 1814
There would be no trace of human civilisation in this vista of irregular mountains, were it not for the entrance to Miho Museum, whose glass infrastructure reflects the sun. This museum in the middle of nowhere, designed by IM Pei, is buried under th..
20 Horyu-ji
Religious buildings
J - Ikaruga
Horyu-ji is a unique piece of cultural heritage that takes you back to the time when Japan adopted Buddhism. This major change brought with it the architecture of Chinese temples, which blended with Japanese traditions. Founded at the beginning of th..


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April 9, 2013
Freshman guard Jahii Carson
On choosing to return to Arizona State:
"This whole process has just been really exciting but tough at the same time. I've been constantly with the coaching staff and with my family every day just coming to the best conclusion with the best outcome for me. I just decided to continue my career as a Sun Devil. My teammates have been great, the coaching staff has been excellent, everybody here at ASU, I just feel welcome every time I step on campus. I like the way I feel when I step on campus and hang out with everybody here at Arizona State. I just think it's the best thing for me to do, to continue to try to build a legacy here and be the best Sun Devil I can be."
On the decision making process:
"[I consulted] my mom, of course, my dad, Coach Herb Sendek, of course, Coach Eric Musselman, Coach Larry Greer—those are the people who stuck by me the whole time throughout my whole time at Arizona State so I feel like they're the most important people that could help me with that important decision."
On the NBA's assessment:
"It was really more my decision. I had positive feedback. I was happy with everything. I just feel like it was the best thing for me to come back and try to continue something here at Arizona State that I started. I try to keep my circle close and keep my family and friends and coaching staff involved because I feel that they have my best interests at heart and those are the people I wanted to consult with."
On players he models his game after:
"I always look at the top guards who are coming out and the previous guard who came out before me and try to see how they did it, what they based their career off of, and who's successful in the NBA and who is not. That's definitely something I like to try and look at. I also look at the guys who have been successful in college as well. I also took that into consideration when I was making my decision as well."
On making the decision:
"I just took some time after the season to try to get some space, just to take some time, get some quiet, to get some shots up, and just be a normal kid for once. People were talking to me about the NBA for a while, even during-season, even when I was continually just trying to have the best outcome for the season, and people were talking to me about it after the season. I just wanted some time to try to get away with myself, but as the moment started coming up I started talking to my parents and coaching staff about it and I came to a decision."
On growing as a player:
"I think I have a lot of things I need to work on, just basically for myself. A player knows what he needs to work on more than a lot of people do. I want to try to capitalize on the small things first, by making free throws. I feel like, in a couple of games this past season, we had an opportunity to seal some games with some free throws. That's an easy way that great players can score easy buckets is capitalizing on the free-throw line like James Harden did here early on. That's one of the things I'd like to work on. Also, more of a consistent jump shot and penetrating and kicking more, trying to get my teammates the ball a little bit more, which I think causes it to make it easy for me to get buckets."
On next year:
"Since we had a little bit of a successful season this year I think we know what it takes a little bit more to be successful. I think we're going to be a bit grittier, not take things for granted, and just build on the positive chemistry and the positive energy we had this year. I know we lose Carrick Felix, but a lot of people forget that Carrick wasn't the same player last year that he was. He worked extremely hard. We're going to try to take a page out of his book and just continue to try to work hard and build something here."
On focusing on his game:
"I was really focused on my own expectations and how I can play, because I have to look at myself every day. I wasn't worried about anybody else. I just had to go out there and play the best that I could. I stepped up tremendously in a lot of games in which I surprised myself. I just know that in big moments I like to try to step up and be the best that I can be."


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this is literally the 3rd problem in my homework, I have spent over an hour on it
Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about the specified line. y=x^4, y=1. about y=3
by every online guide, and my own book examples, the integral for it (I have to use the shell method for this) should be this:
2pi * the integral from 0 to 1: (3-y)(y^(1/4)) dy
but its not
what the hell am I doing wrong


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Men's Golf Finishes Play at Temple Invitational
In the team's penultimate fall tournament, the Princeton men's golf team wrapped the Temple Invitational at Philmont Country Club outside Philadelphia in 10th place.
The Tigers were one of six Ivy League teams in the field, and Princeton finished in front of three of them. Hartford won the event at +2, 15 shots in front of St. John's and 18 in front of third-place Cincinnati. Harvard tied for fourth, 20 shots off the pace, while Penn was eighth, just four shots in front of Princeton.
Hartford's Evan Russell followed up his 62 from Saturday with a 68 Sunday to win the event at -10, eight shots in front of teammate Anthony Vecchiarelli. Greg Jarmas was the top Tiger, tying for 16th at +6.
Princeton's results are below, and complete results via Golfstat are available here. The Tigers will close the fall next weekend by hosting the Ivy Match Play event at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., next Saturday and Sunday.
10. Princeton 310-292--593 (+33)
T16. Greg Jarmas 73-73--146 (+6)
T24. Quinn Prchal 74-73--147 (+7)
T45. Alex Dombrowski 78-72--150 (+10)
T45. Nicholas Ricci 76-74--150 (+10
81. Jason Chen 81-79--160 (+20)
T89. Joseph D'Amato 83-81--164 (+24)


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Sean Lawrence McNanie
Position: DE
Height: 6-5 Weight: 265 lbs.
Born: September 9, 1961 in Rockford, IL
High School: Mundelein
College: Arizona St., San Diego St. (school history)
Drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 3rd round (79th overall) of the 1984 NFL Draft.
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Preparation Instructions for Barium Enema (PDF)
Radiological images are created by passing small, highly controlled amounts of radiation through the body and capturing the resulting shadows and reflections on film. Most people are familiar with x-ray images, which produce a still picture of the body's internal organs. A similar imaging method, fluoroscopy, uses x-rays to capture a moving image of an organ while it is functioning. Though still x-ray images can be useful in examining the colon, and rectum, dynamic fluoroscopy is often the most effective way to view abnormal or blocked movement of waste through the body's lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
You should tell your doctor about any recent illnesses or other medical conditions, as well as any allergies you might have to medications. Women should always inform their doctor or x-ray technologist if there is any possibility that they are pregnant. Your doctor will give you detailed instructions on how to prepare for your lower GI imaging.
During the day before the procedure, you will likely be asked not to eat, and to drink only clear liquids like juice, tea, black coffee, cola, or broth, and avoid dairy products. After midnight, you should take nothing by mouth. You may also be instructed to take a laxative (in either pill or liquid form) and to use an over-the-counter enema preparation the evening, or even a few hours, before the procedure. Just follow your doctor's instructions. It is permissible to take usual prescribed oral medication with limited amounts of water. Once you arrive at the imaging center, you will be asked to change into a gown before your examination. You may also be asked to remove jewelry, eyeglasses, or any metal objects that could obscure the images.
The equipment used for most lower GI examinations consists of a large, flat table. A moveable apparatus extends over a portion of the table and sends real-time images to a television monitor. Multiple static images are obtained by the radiologist and technologist for later review. The table can move and tilt and contains a drawer with a fluorescent plate that captures the image and sends it to a nearby television monitor for viewing.
Very small, physician-controlled amounts of x-ray radiation are passed through the body. Different tissues—such as bone, blood vessels, muscles, and other soft tissues—absorb x-ray radiation at different rates. The tissues of the lower GI tract are similar in density, so a contrast material is needed to provide exquisite detail of the of the inside of the colon. Liquid barium, a dense, non-absorbable metallic solution, is introduced into the colon through a rectal tube. The barium coats the inside of the rectum, colon, and a part of the lower small intestine, and produces a sharp, well-defined image.
A lower GI radiological examination is usually done on an outpatient basis. The radiologist or technologist will discuss details of the examination and can review rare contraindications (circumstances that need special consideration). The patient is positioned on the table, and a preliminary film is obtained to check for adequacy of the bowel preparation.
The radiologist or technologist will then make the contrast material introduction through a small tube inserted into the rectum. A mixture of barium and water is passed into the patient's colon through the tube. To help the barium thoroughly coat the lining of the colon, air may also be injected through the tube. In some circumstances, the radiologist or referring physician may prefer a water and iodine solution rather than barium to opacify the colon. Then a series of images is captured.
The patient may be repositioned frequently, to enable the radiologist or technologist to capture views of their colon from several angles. Some equipment allows patients to remain in the same position throughout the exam. During the study, the radiologist will monitor the delivery of barium and take or request special views or close-ups. Once the x-ray images are completed, most of the barium is drawn back into a bag, and the patient is directed to the washroom to expel the remaining barium and air. In some cases, the technologist may then take additional images to help the doctor see how well the colon has cleared. The patient is then released.
As the barium fills your colon, you will feel the need to move your bowel. You may feel abdominal pressure, or even minor cramping. These are common sensations, and most people tolerate the mild discomfort easily. The tip of the enema tube is specially designed to help you hold in the barium. If you are having trouble, let the technologist know. During the imaging process, you will be asked to turn from side to side, and to hold several different positions. At times, pressure may be applied to your abdomen. With air contrast studies of the bowel, the table may be turned into an upright position.
You are able to return to a normal diet and activities immediately after the exam. Your stools may appear white for a day or so, as your body clears the metallic liquid from your system. You will be encouraged to drink additional water for 24 hours after the examination.
After a barium enema, some people experience constipation. If you do not have a bowel movement for more than two days after your exam, or are unable to pass gas rectally, call your doctor promptly. You may need an enema or laxative to assist in eliminating the barium, and your doctor will prescribe the right solution for you.
A radiologist, a physician experienced in GI studies and other radiology examinations, will analyze the images and send a signed report with his or her interpretation to your primary care or referring physician, who will inform you of your test results.


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I've been impressed by Kelis since I heard her sing the hook to Ol' Dirty Bastard's "Got Your Money". She was dripping in attitude, giving the track the vocal equivalent of a side-eye. Kelis moved on to find a distinct niche as top songstress of The Neptunes, who brought a unique playfulness to her hit songs "Milkshake" and "Caught Out There".
It's been 11 years since "Milkshake" permeated clubs and block parties. Kelis has released two albums since then, but neither of them truly recapture the magic of her debut album Kaleidoscope. By staying in the public eye throughout her divorce from Nas she was present but not musically relevant – and his song about her did not help. With the release of a new album, Kelis offers a departure from her past by embracing a vintage sound.
Kelis delivers a soul-drenched take on all types of nourishment on her sixth studio album, Food. Kelis appears as a soulful kitchen goddess, and does so while keeping her sound toe-tappingly upbeat. This sound is a departure from her previous albums, and is deeply influenced by producer Dave Sitek of TV on the Radio. The result is a blend of deep yet mellow tracks perfect for any cookout or dinner party. [Read more...]


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Q: Ugh. I hate hills. How can I run them stronger?
A: The best way to become a better hill runner is to run more hills! The next time your feet are facing a serious incline, keep these running techniques and mental tricks in mind, says Mindy Solkin, founder, owner and head coach of The Running Center in New York City.
Posture: Stay perpendicular to the hill with a slight (10 degree) forward lean from the ankles (not the waist). Do not "sit" or lean backwards, which is called "sitting in the bucket." This may occur when you're tired.
Arms: Bring your arms a little higher on the forward swing and back to the side of your body on the backswing.
Legs: Shorten your stride length by lifting your knees higher.
Feet: Keep your ankles flexed and land naturally. On steeper hills, try landing on the balls of the feet, as if you're running up steps.
Mental Trick #1: Picture yourself already at the top of the hill.
Mental Trick #2: Pretend that you're holding onto a ski tow rope that's whisking you upward.
Mental Trick #3: Imagine that helium balloons are on the top of your head keeping you light on your feet.
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David Crosby was born.
Roger McGuinn (born Jim McGuinn) of the Byrds was born.
Gene Clark was born.
Chris Hillman was born.
Michael Clarke was born.
Graham Parson was born
The Byrds play Ciro's nightclub, galvanizing a new scene on the Sunset Strip.
The Byrds' folk-rock version of Bob Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man" will spend a week at the top of the charts.
Turn! Turn! Turn! reaches #1.
The Byrd's "Eight Miles High" is banned by some radio stations because of the lyrics' alleged drug references.
Having recruited Gram Parsons, the Byrds go country with Sweetheart of the Rodeo, recorded in Nashville.
Gram Parsons dies of a drug overdose in Joshua Tree, California.
The Byrds are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Michael Clarke passes away
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This is the kind of hangout time Paula Deen and Katie Lee have.
"She has a few wigs," says Lee. "We had a good time one night trying them on." She pulled on one, a platinum bouffant, then went into Deen's kitchen, found a huge country ham and posed for pictures imitating her mentor.
"When we get together," says Deen, "we just have a bawel."
The close friendship shared by Deen, 64, and Lee, 30, is rare in the culinary milieu, where the competition is fierce and the gossip as juicy as an overripe kiwi. Deen, who lives in Savannah, is the wildly successful Food Network star and cookbook author (her latest is Paula Deen's Southern Cooking Bible). Lee, a native of Milton, West Virginia, who is divorced from singer Billy Joel, lives in New York. She hosted the first season of Bravo's Top Chef and has published two cookbooks, but compared with her friend, she's a relative newbie.
The two, who met at a Florida food show, usually get together at Deen's home. "I call her my fairy godmother," says Lee. "I tell her things I couldn't even tell my mom."
The cooks lounge around in sweatpants, watch TV "and stay up late, eating," says Lee. "She tells the best dirty jokes you've ever heard in your life."
Deen started her career with a home catering business called The Bag Lady, then opened a restaurant in Savannah, The Lady & Sons. Divorced with two boys, she suffered from debilitating panic attacks. Still, her Southern specialties attracted attention, and her first show, Paula's Home Cooking, debuted on the Food Network in 2002.
She's been in the business for 22 years and likes to mother any chance she gets. "I love that girl," she says of Lee. "If you're lucky enough to find someone who will be your friend forever, how gorgeous is that?"
So does Deen have any fond anecdotes about Lee? "Honey, my memory is as long as my peter, if I had one."
Among their bonds: Both adore Hoppin' John salads, pounds of butter and sweet potato pancakes. Their cooking is simple, straightforward and unpretentious—three adjectives that also describe their friendship.
"After I wrote the foreword to her cookbook, The Comfort Table, she gave me the most beautiful purse," Deen reports. (For the record, it was Chanel.) "I said, 'Lord have mercy. I hope that was Billy's money, not hers.' "
Joel and Lee—he is 32 years her senior—married in 2004. After they split in 2009, Deen (now wed for seven years to second husband Michael Groover) was there for Lee. "I was married when I was 23 and divorced before most of my friends were even married," Lee says. "I really didn't have a peer to talk to. So to be able to call on Paula, I had somebody who could help overcome my sadness. She's a good, loyal friend."
Despite their age difference, Deen clearly relates to the younger woman: "Katie came, like me, from a very average background." Now Deen relies on Lee to help her keep up with trends. "Katie is a younger version of me and a more worldly version," she says. "She could have been me 40 years ago."
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