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Staff Lt. Gen. Anwer Hamad Amen, Iraqi Air Force Commander, and his staff walk towards the Lockhead Martin facility after looking at the C-130J that will be delivered from Marietta, GA as the first three to Iraq Dec. 12, 2012. (Courtesy photo by Lockhead Martin's John Rossino)
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Lockheed Martin delivered three C-130J Super Hercules to the Iraqi Air Force, two months ahead of schedule, the third of which departed the Marietta, GA, Dec 12, 2012. The Iraqi Air Force will use the airlifters for intra-theater support for its troops and to provide humanitarian relief operations in various locations. (Courtesy photo by Lockhead Martin)
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Staff Lt. Gen. Anwer Hamad Amen, Iraqi Air Force Commander, shakes hands with Heidi Grant, Deputy Under Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, International Affairs, in the cockpit of the Iraqi Air Force's C-130J number three in Murietta, GA, Dec.12, 2012. (Courtesy photo by Lockhead Martin's Damien Guarnieri)
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Staff Lt. Gen. Anwer Hamad Amen, Iraqi Air Force Commander, speaks to the crowd inside the main C-130 production line building in Marietta, Ga, Dec. 12, 2012. The first C-130Js for Iraq were presented at this ceremony to mark the delivery to Iraq. The aircraft in the background is Iraq's fourth of six. (Courtesy photo by Lockhead Martin's Todd R. McQueen)
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Iraqi officials, Lockhead Martin Senior Leaders and Air Force leaders pose for a picture in front of the C-130J that will be delivered to Iraq from Marietta, GA, Dec 12, 2012. From left to right: Jack Crisler, Lockheed Martin Vice President Business Development, Colonel John Drohan, DCMA Commander Marietta, Iraqi Interpreter, Staff Colonel, Sameer Fareed, Abdul Hameed, C-130 Command Pilot, Staff Brigadier General Ali Alaaragy, Iraqi Defense Attaché in Washington, DC, Staff Brigadier General Mohammed Abdulkareem Awni AL-SAADI, New Al Muthana Air Base Commander, Shan Cooper, Lockheed Martin Vice President and Site General Manager Marietta, Staff Lt. Gen. Anwer Hamad Amen, Iraqi Air Force Commander, Heidi Grant, Deputy Under Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, International Affairs George Shultz, Lockheed Martin Vice President and General Manager C-130 Programs, Major General Frederick Martin, OSC-1 , George Standridge, Lockheed Martin Vice President Business Development, Lt. Col. Hamid Madab Hussien Al-Imara. (Courtesy photo by Lockhead Martin's Damien A. Guarnieri)
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-- The Iraqi Air Force celebrated an important milestone when they received a third C-130J aircraft at a rollout ceremony held at Lockheed Martin's factory here Dec. 12, 2012.
The ceremony is a culmination of many activities to reinforce a long-term partnership between the United States and Iraq and highlights Iraq's commitment to enhance its military transportation capabilities.
The ceremony was attended by Ms. Heidi Grant, Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs and representatives from Lockheed-Martin, the U.S. Air Force and the IqAF commander, Staff Lt. Gen. Anwar Hamad Amen Ahmed.
Sixteen recently graduated U.S. trained C-130J Iraqi maintainers, seven pilots, and one loadmaster will support the three planes, explained Grant in a speech.
"These crewmembers will form the backbone of this new capability, serve as leaders in training new personnel and will positively shape the future of the Iraqi Air Force," said Grant.
The program's goal is for Iraq to train 18 pilots, 18 loadmasters, and a minimum of 50 maintainers over a period of three years, according to Grant. She anticipates these numbers will grow as the U.S. - Iraqi partnership matures.
The C-130J uses state-of-the-art technology, allowing it to fly farther, climb faster, and take off and land in a shorter distances than earlier versions of the aircraft. It also includes an improved fuel system, making it environmentally friendly as well.
Acquisition of new transport aircraft will provide Iraq with the ability to operate seamlessly with U.S., NATO and coalition forces engaged in a range of operations and missions.
The C-130J purchase agreement with the IqAF provides a total of six C-130J aircraft, support equipment and training. Three were delivered by Dec. 12 and three more will be delivered in 2013.
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I was hoping some people would have some experience with Baclofen or topical muscle relaxants to answer a couple of questions.
I just received Baclofen in the mail [My doctor sent the request to my ins and he said if approved the drug company would send it in the mail to me].
This may be a totally dumb question, but I've never had a muscle relaxer cream before, only pills ...but, do I need to wear gloves when I apply it? Because I'm thinking I will feel it in my hands too if I apply it without gloves?
I'm guessing it is okay to take my Percocet along with using the cream since it is the same doctor who prescribed both on the same day?
Also, should I avoid driving if I use it? I know not to drive on Percocet but wondered if the muscle relaxer would have as strong an effect as the Percocet?
I tried looking it up online but I couldn't see a lot about Baclofen cream, only more of the oral form. So I wasn't all that sure how different the two forms are.
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I have used a cream that had baclofen and other med in it also. I think it was. I never had to wash my hands because I would rub it in right before I went to sleep and I didn't wear gloves.
But since mine wasn't all baclofen it could be different so call your pharmacy if you are worried but washing your hands right after applying should work as it takes a few minutes to get down into the area.
If the same doc prescribed both it and the percocet it should be fine to take together but again check if you are not sure.
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As far as driving I think you could post that separately.I posted bout alcohol prior to meds & it had alot of feedback about driving under the influence of medicine.
I am interested in learning more about your exp, with the cream.
I used to take 60mg orally & now cut back to 30-40mg.
I take an opiate & do not have issues driving but I also have my father in-law who owns a driving school & it is not an issue for me.
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I started using Baclofen rub back in September and I find it helps a lot. Not...huge amounts in the sense of major pain but it takes the edge off and that in itself is a relief.
I've never had any problems with needing to wash my hands afterwards but if you're going to be eating or preparing food I would think it best.
Driving, I never had a problem. It's never affected my head, only the area in which I apply it which is super nice. I hate losing my brain for a couple hours.
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The star will celebrate her 90th year in showbusiness with the release of rediscovered songs to coincide with D-Day's anniversary.
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Dame Vera Lynn is marking her 97th birthday by releasing a new album which includes recently rediscovered, unreleased songs.
The "forces' sweetheart" already holds a record as the first and only artist over the age of 90 to top the UK album charts, a feat she achieved in 2009.
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Given a sequence $\{x _{1}, x _{2},... x _{n}\}$, the bigrams are $\{(x _{i}, x _{i+1})\}$, and the trigrams are $\{(x _{i}, x _{i+1}, x _{i+2})\}$.
In general, $H(X|Y) \ne H(Y|X)$. However, in the case of bigrams, since $H(X_{i}) = H(X_{i+1})$, we have $H(X_{i+1}|X_{i}) = H(X_{i}|X_{i+1})$. (Or very nearly: in fact $H(X_{i})$ omits the last term in the sequence, and $H(X_{i+1})$ omits the first term.)
Question 1: The above argument shows that the conditional entropy of the bigrams is equal to the conditional entropy of their reverses, but is there an intuitive way to see this? Why should the conditional entropy going forwards be the same as the conditional entropy going backwards?
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For the week ending April 5, 2014 the states that had the largest weekly increases for initial claims were Michigan with 4,284 initial claims due to layoffs in the wholesale trade industry with Pennsylvania seeing an increase of 2,335 claims due to layoffs in construction, manufacturing and administrative support services. California lead all states with a reduction of 13,892 unemployment claims due to fewer layoffs in the service industry followed by Iowa with a decrease of 1,266 initial claims thanks to few layoffs than anticipated in manufacturing.
According to this Department of Labor report for the week ending March 29, 2014 there were 3,007,392 people claiming unemployment benefits. This represents a decrease of 155,971 claims from the prior week. A year ago there were 5,146,499 people claiming unemployment benefits.
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A 20-year-old Northern California college student who washed out of the National Guard was arrested early Monday trying to cross into Canada and charged with planning to join al-Qaeda fighters in Syria, the U.S. Justice Department announced.
Nicholas Michael Teausant, of Acampo, near Stockton, was pulled off an Amtrak bus in Blaine, Wash. He is due in federal court in Seattle on Monday afternoon on a charge of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization — the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, better known as al-Qaeda in Iraq.
The criminal complaint also alleges that during the 10-month investigation Teausant discussed acquiring "big loud" fireworks to attack the Los Angeles subway system but abandoned the plan because authorities had been tipped off, the Justice Department said. He also told an FBI informant that he wanted to bomb his infant daughter's day care center because it was a "Zionist reform church."
He also told the confidential source that he "would do what I needed to do" if his mother were to "jeopardize something that I had going."
"lf I needed to, I would kill her. I love her, but she's still a kufar" — a non-believer, he said.
Teausant, who was enrolled at San Joaquin Delta Community College, converted to Islam a few years ago, prosecutors said. On his Facebook page, Teausant calls himself "Ased Abdur-Raheem." On Instagram he used the name "Assad Teausant."
He joined the Army National Guard's 118th Maintenance Company in Stockton in April 2012 but did not meet minimum requirements or attend basic training, the Pentagon said. He is in the process of being released.
The Justice Department alleges that he posted messages to social-media sites indicating he wanted to wage violent jihad and be a part of the United States' downfall.
"I would love to join Allah's army but I don't even know how to start," he wrote May 31, 2013.
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2015 (FRESHMAN): Contributed her speed as a freshman making 25 game appearances as a pinch runner ... scored single runs against Fordham, San Diego, Cal, Texas, Oklahoma State, Arizona, Minnesota, Cal Poly, and San Jose State (twice) ... made one plate appearance on April 8 against New Mexico.
High School: Missed junior and senior seasons because of injuries after a standout sophomore season ... that latter campaign, was tabbed the Offensive Player of the Year after she set school records in 2012 for batting (season .611), hits (season 55), runs (season 39, game 5) and stolen bases (game 5) ... played high school softball for Karen Zeibak, a former Fresno State outfielder ... in club action Brooke played for the Fresno Force squad from 2012-14 and helped team win the 2014 Triple Crown ... also lettered three seasons in basketball at point guard, and won a California middle school state title in wrestling ... received the Monarch Award for Physical Fitness (2012) and Lions Club Athlete of the Month (2012).
Personal: Majoring in criminology at Fresno State ... parents are Adam and Serena ... has one older brother Adam.
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Runs Scored: 1 - vs. Fordham (2/6/15); vs. San Diego (2/8/15); vs. Cal (2/15/15); vs. Texas (2/20/15); vs. Oklahoma State (2/22/15); vs. Arizona (3/8/15); vs. Minnesota (3/15/15); vs. Cal Poly (3/15/15); vs. SJSU (3/28/15); vs. SJSU (3/29/15)
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In the past few years, researchers have been working to discover how to prevent memory loss and other types of mental decline as we age. The good news: While genetics and aging (especially reaching 70 and beyond) can take a toll on your mental quickness, changing how you eat, exercise and spend your free time can slow down and possibly reverse damage to your brain. Here are six ways to boost your brain's staying power.
Eat fish regularly
Brains normally shrink as we age, mostly after 60. But a University of Pittsburgh study found that consuming fish can slow that process: Over 10 years, people who ate baked or broiled (but not fried) fish at least once a week had less brain-volume shrinkage in key areas related to dementia compared with those who consumed less fish. The fish eaters also showed a reduced risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI, a possible precursor to dementia) or Alzheimer's.
What's the link between fish and mental muscle? Probably omega-3 fatty acids, which are commonly found in fatty fish such as tuna and salmon. Research reported in the February issue of Neurology noted that having low blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with more brain shrinkage. "People with lower blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids had reduced brain volumes that were equivalent to about two years of structural brain aging," says study author Zaldy S. Tan, MD, a member of UCLA's Easton Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research. This aging in turn translates to poorer performance on tests for visual memory, abstract reasoning and multitasking.
Omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), have been linked in research to better brain health because they reduce inflammation in the body and improve circulation by slowing the growth of plaque in the arteries, among other benefits. While it's not known how much fish translates into adequate blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids, "I always tell people to eat fish, particularly tuna or salmon, several times a week," says Michael Rafii, MD, PhD, director of the Memory Disorders Clinic at the University of California in San Diego.
Find a purpose in life
A study of more than 950 people conducted by researchers at the Rush Memory and Aging Project in Chicago showed that those who said they had a strong sense of purpose in life were almost two and a half times as likely to remain free of Alzheimer's as those who said they didn't. The more purposeful subjects also showed a lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment. Doing what you enjoy is what gives your life some meaning. "This could be as simple as volunteering at an animal shelter or getting involved with a community group or engaging with your kids, family and friends," says lead investigator Patricia Boyle, PhD, a neuropsychologist with the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center. This kind of involvement, she says, prevents you from getting bogged down "with work and the mundane and can help you stay mentally sharp in the long term."
Work up a sweat
If you haven't already started exercising, do it now: A Mayo Clinic study of some 1,300 adults showed that making time for regular, moderate workouts (consisting of exercises like brisk walking, aerobics or swimming) reduced the likelihood of developing mild cognitive impairment among people ages 50 to 65 by nearly 40 percent. In a study from the University of Washington in Seattle, women with mild cognitive problems who did a high-intensity workout of 45 to 60 minutes on a treadmill or stationary bike four days a week for six months increased their ability to plan, organize and multitask.
"We hypothesize that aerobic exercise improves the health of blood vessels in the head, which in turn helps move oxygen and other nutrients to the frontal and temporal lobes in the brain, areas that support cognitive abilities," says Laura Baker, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. If you can't fit that kind of workout into your schedule, don't worry, Baker says. "Focus on increasing the amount of physical activity you complete each day, even if that's just by a small amount."


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Capos are widely used by many artists. They aren't just used for cheating. I use them to get into keys that allow allegros and transitions in specific keys, D, for example. There are a lot of interesting finger style progressions using all six strings that don't translate well into F or Eb, etc. Capos also give an acoustic guitar a "different" sound, via pitch, and add flexibilty and variability. They can be used as cheaters, but they also have their place in folk music. More interesting sounds and fingerings can be achieved by partial capoing, using the capo on only three strings, for example. Surf the on line stores for capos, and you'll find lots of possibilities. I find them just as useful and interesting as alternate tunings. I use a Shub on the low neck positiion, Kayser on the higher. I look at capos as an extension of my skill as a guitarist. There are books out there on using them, but my main experience is by just trying stuff.
Don't mean to reply back to back but this topic's got my blood boiling. I've heard that term "cheaters" in reference to the capo almost all my guitar life and it's so dang irritating. I sat down with a college student in a coffee shop the other day. He mentioned that he wanted to really start playing the guitar but it was so hard to learn the "right" way. Something inside of me snapped and for a moment, I could see Richard Dreyfus's character in Mr. Holland's Opus working with the red-haired clarinet player, when he asked her the huge question, "Was it ever fun?"
So I told my college student that the first pre-requisite of music is sheer enjoyment. And that he should decide right then and there if he was gonna enjoy playing the guitar or not. There's forty-leven different ways to tune a guitar so you can enjoy playing it. Plus... (ok, I'm really gonna get yelled at now) I don't believe there is one right way to do it. All that to say, that capoes are simply another way to minimize the technical difficulties so you can enjoy the darn thing and the music it will produce! Ok... off the soapbox, and I'll take my answer off-air.
You had me worried for a moment - but I agree. And I also agree with that teacher. A good guitarist shouldn't need a capo. That said, go ahead and use them when applicable, but to make the music work for you, not just to make it "easier".
On brands, I have tried and use all the cheap ones. My favorite is the Planet Waves, clean and neatly made, effective and not in the way, plus highly adjustable. I am not happy with Keyser. It's the easiest to use, granted, but is bulky and will not open wide enough to fit on the chunky neck of my Duolian. It stops working when the frets get worn (or has on one guitar that I have), while the Planet Waves continues to work fine. The Shubb is small, adjustable and easy to use, but has to be fiddled with if you use it at various spots on the neck. And the Bird of Paradise is my least favorite, even below the old rubber band ones.
But I still use them only upon infrequent occasion. I am comfortable playing in the 6 main keys (A, C, D, E, F, G - I knew someone would ask).
"A good guitarist shouldn't need a capo."
I'll disagree and point out there are major tonal differences in play when using a capo. Take for example a Bb barre chord played at the 1st or 6th fret. Both have tonal differences. Now put a capo on the 3rd fret and play a Bb (G formation). The tonal difference of this chord is totally different than the 1st or 6th fret Bb barre chords.
If a teacher wants to say a good guitarist shouldn't need a capo then they are not listening and have probably never used a capo (the tool) extensively enough to understand it.
I'm kind of caught in the middle here. I assumed that teacher was workiing with a beginning student, intermediate at best, someone who was just trying to get along and to better their playing. When they get to the stage where they recognize the difference in how the Bb sounds played in different positions, they are well beyond the beginning stages and, if they still use a teacher, are with one who works with advanced students.
Though mostly of a conciliatory nature, I have no shortage of personal opinions. One is that I really don't think that in general play, capos aren't needed nearly as much as you see them used. That said, if you feel you can get the nuances you want only by using one, then go right ahead, be my guest. It'll be best for you. When an accomplished player uses a capo to get a particular sound he wants, that is far different than someone less skilled using one to keep his fingering in G because he does not know how to finger in A, which is more in the line of what I was referring to. You see that done a lot in Bluegrass (and, yes, there can be reasons for that besides laziness or inability). Personally, I most often prefer the sound of open notes, a note cut off by the nut, not by a capo; it's just another nuance. But we are all different people, playing different music in our own ways - and thank goodness for that. I have ways that I like to play and recognize that others have their own ways, which will differ from mine.
And also I understand that capos make it easier for someone who is still on the novice side. And that's not bad either, especially if it is but a step along the way to becoming truly skilled and then using capos in a knowledgeable way instead of as a workaround. If I am not mistaken, we all started as novices. If anyone is going to be at all serious about playing, they'll want to get beyond the stage of being a singer who uses a guitar to back themselves only because they have no one to do that for them.
Many of these kinds of discussions disregard the very real differences between ability and skill levels between individuals as we tend instead to think that everyone is like us with the same goals.
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The last time director Jason Reitman and writer Diablo Cody teamed up, it was for a little film called Juno. Four years later they're back together for another drama-laced comedy, Young Adult. Perhaps the two have grown older and wiser. Perhaps times have changed. But the snarky, impossibly well-spoken wit of Juno has dried up, replaced by the cynical comedy of discomfort.
Rio Rancho bank robber still on the loose.
Gunmen shoot up Phillu bus.
Mark Zuckerberg's sister leaves Facebook.
Officials kidnap babies in China.
Head of India's Congress Party had surgery in the United States.
Juno to Jupiter!
Perhaps Obama didn't lose to GOP.
A seven-year-old kid's prehistoric blog.
South American weasel-like animals plan for the future.


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When most college freshmen are focused on prerequisites, first-year students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) are engaged in solving societal problems of global consequence. Through the Great Problems Seminars, WPI freshmen address such topics as clean water, food security, significant public health issues, and energy challenges. Now, thanks to a $255,225 grant, from the Davis Educational Foundation, WPI is expanding this innovative program to include all freshmen students.
The Great Problems Seminars employ WPI's distinctive project-based, multidisciplinary approach to solving real-world problems identified by the National Academy of Engineering as Grand Challenges. The aim of the seminars is not only to broaden students' perspectives on the complexity of the challenges they will face after graduation, but also to create innovative and entrepreneurial professionals fully capable of tackling the great problems facing the world today.
"WPI shares the Davis Educational Foundation's commitment to groundbreaking approaches to undergraduate education," says Dennis Berkey, president and CEO of WPI. "This latest grant from the Davis Foundation is another demonstration of its confidence in WPI's ability to continue cultivating engineers and scientists with the knowledge and wisdom to lead in an increasingly complex global society."
The Davis Educational Foundation was established by Stanton and Elisabeth Davis after Mr. Davis's retirement as chairman of Shaw's Supermarkets, Inc.
Conceived as a gateway to project work in later years, the Great Problems Seminars were developed in response to feedback from students who praised WPI's project-based curriculum but lamented the lack of opportunity for project work and preparation earlier in their WPI education.
"The Great Problems Seminars bring our first year experience so much more into alignment with the subsequent years at WPI," says Kristin Wobbe, professor and associate dean of undergraduate studies. "We extend our deepest thanks to the Davis Educational Foundation for helping us continue to deliver an exceptional education to our students."
The seminars were first offered five years ago with two seminars—Feed the World and Power the World—and were expanded the next year with Heal the World, and Grand Challenges. The success of these seminars, as documented by the Donahue Institute, and student demand led to the addition of four more seminars: Educate the World, Living on the Edge, The World's Water, and Global Health. With the support of the Davis Educational Foundation, the program will be expanded to 20 seminars so that every freshman—approximately 1,000 students—can benefit from this distinctive learning experience. The Davis Foundation funds will enable WPI to develop necessary course support materials and a robust annual assessment of the program, the faculty teaching the courses, and the impact on students to ensure the effectiveness of the seminars.
"We also hope that through the Great Problems Seminars, our students see their education not just as a pathway to a job but a pathway to a purpose, that they begin to understand that they can find a career where they can make a difference," Wobbe adds.
She already has seen evidence of this kind of awakening in students who have participated in the Great Problems Seminars. She cites one student team whose seminar project focused on developing a business plan for a woman in Kenya who wanted to start a soap-making business. A year-and-a-half later, Wobbe notes, the students traveled to Kenya on their own to help her implement the plan. Student teams have been invited to present their work to municipal committees, and others have obtained provisional patents for devices they've created through the Great Problems Seminars.
Quantitatively, assessment of learning over the first five years shows that students who participated in the Great Problems Seminars are more engaged with current events and societal and human needs, are more information literate, showed improved teamwork skills, and had more opportunity to present and defend opinions and intellectual work. Importantly, these students also reported a stronger perception of the connections between social issues and science and technology. Some graduates also credit their post-college success to their early participation in the Great Problems Seminars.
"The students aren't necessarily going to solve the world's problems in these classes," says Wobbe, "but it's clear to me from the stories of transformation that I hear from our students that this program is preparing our bright, talented young people to be effective contributors to solutions for our great problems in the future."
About the Davis Educational Foundation
The Davis Educational Foundation, established as a public charitable foundation in 1985, supports the undergraduate programs of public and private, regionally accredited, baccalaureate degree granting colleges and universities throughout the six New England states. Elisabeth K. Davis and Stanton W. Davis co-founded the foundation after Mr. Davis's retirement as chairman of Shaw's Supermarkets, Inc. The foundation is an expression of the couple's shared support and value for higher education and has provided over $89 million in grants to more than 165 institutions. At WPI the Davis Educational Foundation also supported the Connected Laboratory Project, also an important part of the strategy to bring more engagement to the first year experience.


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Smart Cookies
It's a lot more than just selling cookies. Led by CEO Gail Hannemann, the Girls Scouts of Hawaii are on the move
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more than 23,000 cases of cookies baked in Kentucky and shipped to Honolulu.
But it's not just a matter of making dough.
The $700 million Girl Scout cookie program is the largest girl-led business in the country.
"It is an educational tool and economic literacy program," Kaneko says. "Through the cookie program, girls learn the importance of setting goals, developing individual and team strategy, collaborative decision making, earning money through hard work, sales techniques, business etiquette and budgeting."
Today's Girl Scout is being groomed to be a "smart cookie" for the new world order.
This strategic focus comes from five years of retrenching and reinventing the century-old tradition of Girl Scouting. As Girl Scouts of America embarks on its 100th anniversary next year, it is revealing itself as a new force in the global community.
"How so?" you ask, biting into a Dosido oatmeal-peanut butter cookie.
It is a tough crumb to swallow when an organization takes an honest look at itself in the face of possible extinction.
Over the years, America's largest girls club has maintained its membership well enough, reaching more than 10 percent of girls ages 5 to 17. But the century-old organization was rattled when girls said adults weren't paying attention to many issues they face in daily life.
These include over-scheduling, bullying (especially over the Internet and via cell phone text-messaging), "cutting" (self-mutilation) and teen pregnancy. Meanwhile, more than 40 percent of girls aren't raising their hands in class because they're afraid of being labeled smart - and being bullied for that.
After more than two years of research and input from tens of thousands of scouts and non-scouts, volunteers and staff, Girl Scouts of the USA undertook its first, wide-ranging overhaul.
Today it is a mean, lean, nimble machine advocating for programs that prepare young girls for responsible roles in life. Character-building is not a curriculum per se in many classrooms, so organizations such as the Girl Scouts are happy to fill that niche.
To motivate participants it has modified everything from its uniforms to the ways one can participate in its programs. One can be a member of a troop - preferred by younger girls - or participate "episodically" in a series, event, camp, travel pathway or virtual program.
Caroline "Carrie" Hayashi, Girl Scouts of Hawaii chief operating officer, refers to this as "transformational leadership" that implores young women to "discover, connect and take action" as empowering strategies.
Armed with Girl Scouts' new program tools, publications and focused curricula, troop leaders are able to be effective counselors and facilitators. At
Nanakuli Intermediate, for instance, sessions on self-discovery are facilitated by slam poet Kealoha, who ignites a new approach to introspection and candor.
One girl writes: "I am not what they think I am. I am smart. I am sometimes funny. I am creative. I am not ugly. I am not hardcore. I am not a beach babe. I am not a streeter."
The personal growth and self-esteem building process begins from there. Without an organization like Girl Scouts to guide the process, the situation could lapse into despair.
This is not a whim, Hannemann and her staff assert. The Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI) today is a significant national resource on girls' issues and a pre-eminent authority on youth leadership development.
Its research suggests that the model of one individual leader is moving to a model of shared leadership. Girls no longer identify with the command-and-control definition of leadership prevalent in our culture today.
(Hear that, bosses?) Clearly, the national and local organization has "changed it up." It's definitely not your grand-mother's Girl Scouts anymore, or even your older cousin's. And although cookie sales are still at the heart of its revenue-generating engine (about 40 percent in Hawaii), the resources are being allocated to more accountable and transparent measures of leadership development.
So there you have a big picture. Think about the contribution you make in helping the Girl Scouts reinvent itself and sustain its powerful influence on our community's young people.
Those boxes of cookies nourish not only your snack cravings, but young minds that will manage our public and private enterprises tomorrow.
As for Gail Hannemann and why she shunned the focus on herself for this article - even challenging our request for a front cover photo - we now realize it was not false modesty or celebrity stigma. After all, she is an accomplished woman who's been a U.S. congressional aide, public policy advocate, the City & County of Honolulu's first lady - married to Mufi somebody - and patron of Hawaii's Alliance of Arts Education.
Hanneman is a model of the Girl Scouts' redefined leader. You can't sell it if you don't live it and personify it.
Smart cookie, eh?
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About Kingston Road
Serving the east end area of Scarborough, Ontario, the Kingston Road Community Church (KRCC) is a Christ-based, family-centered church founded in 2004 as a satellite outgrowth location of Agincourt Pentecostal Church. The members of KRCC are committed to the ongoing needs of its members through our weekly worship services and various ministries while also extending a warm invitation to people from all walks of life in the surrounding area.
KRCC has ministries for the whole family, beginning in our nursery to our children's ministry that is committed to teaching the young how to dynamically serve God to our Junior high ministry that focuses on building character in adolescents and finally to our Youth program that deals with the ongoing challenges of living out the ideal of the Christian life in the midst of this world.
KRCC meets Sunday mornings at 10:30 am at the Sir Robert L. Borden School on 200 Poplar Road. Breakfast is served on Sunday morning to all those that attend. On Thursday nights, we meet for Bible study at 4301 Kingston Road. And once a month our men's and women's ministries meet on a Saturday morning.


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The Convict Hill Oatmeal Stout from Independence Brewing in Austin recently won at the Good Food Awards in San Francisco, the only beer from the South region recognized with a medal.
Named for Convict Hill in Oak Hill, Texas, a small town just Southwest of Austin, it is the only stout in the brewery's lineup of beers.
Appearance: Pitch black body with a ½ inch caramel tan head with retention
Aroma: Roasted malt, oats and espresso, nice chocolate undertones, hardly any bitterness
Taste: Roast, coffee, chocolate and oats. Really well balanced with a nice sweetness and very little acidity.
Mouthfeel: Hearty and creamy, perfect for the style. I'd be interested to see what this beer would be like on nitrogen.
Overall: This is an excellent example of what an Oatmeal Stout should be. Perfect balance, texture and flavor. Delicious beer to be enjoyed often.
Ideal food pairings: This beer would pair well with a hearty Blue Cheese, Stilton or even something salty like Mozzarella and would be ideal with red meats like beef and lamb. It would also work with sweet desserts, especially those with fruits like raspberries or blackberries or hearty desserts like cheesecake.
Beer Details (from website):
Style: Oatmeal Stout
Alcohol by volume: 8%
Original Gravity: 19°
Bitterness units: 55
Yeast: American Ale, Chico
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Granite is one of the most beautiful materials that can be used for a countertop either in the kitchen or the bathroom. A rock that was formed millions of years ago in the bowels of a volcano, it's as tough and durable as it's beautiful. Granted, it's expensive, but given the right care it will last longer than the house or just about anything else.
The professional to go to for a granite countertop is a granite fabricator. He or she knows how to make and install countertops and can make one to order for a homeowner's kitchen counter or bathroom vanity. Since granite is a bit pricey and the homeowner will be living with it for a long time, it's a good idea to choose a granite fabricator with care much like a homeowner would a general contractor. This means that the homeowner might want to interview the fabricator before hiring them to make up his or her countertop. Here are five important questions to ask:
Will the Countertop Be Pre-sealed?
For all its toughness, granite is porous and needs to be sealed to protect it from staining and etching. It's good if the granite is pre-sealed, but if it's not the homeowner will have to seal the countertop him or herself. Fortunately, this is a quick and easy thing to do. A good company will also give their customers instructions on how to care for their granite countertops.
Can the Homeowner See the Slabs?
The countertop will be cut from a slab of granite. Because it's a natural material, every granite slab is different. Though the homeowner may have selected a color and pattern from a book or a website, it's important to see the slab itself to make sure that the inevitable color and pattern variations are acceptable. The homeowner will also be able to feel the texture of the slab.
Who Will Actually Install the Granite Countertop?
The homeowner will need to find out whether or not the company has technicians who install the countertop or whether they leave it to subcontractors. It's a good idea to ask for references and proof of insurance before taking on an installer.
How Long Will It Take to Get The Countertop Installed?
After the space is measured, it shouldn't take more than a couple of weeks to get the countertop installed. It should certainly be no longer than a month. It's no fun to have everything else installed in the kitchen or bath save the countertop. The homeowner will probably need to submit a down payment before work can begin.
Do They Fabricate By Machine or By Hand?
A big company with lots of orders will most likely fabricate by machine since this is faster. A smaller company will hand-fabricate their granite countertops. One of the drawbacks of machine fabricated countertops is that sometimes the polishing isn't as exquisite as it would be with hand-fabricated granite. The best of both worlds is to use a company that machine fabricates then manually polishes the countertop. The company should tell the homeowner whether they do this or not.


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A Personal Year in Review
Last year I did a year in review making fun of all the things I forgot to talk about. I was planning on doing a year in review for this year but everyone has done one. Since I feel the need to be different I am going to offer up a personal year in review because I know everyone out there really wants to know these gritty details of my life. I went through my personal journal, I keep one on my computer like Doogie Howser, and picked the highlights and lowlights of the year.
January- I had a bowel movement on January 15th that would set the bar for the rest of the bowel movements of the year. This bowel movement coincided with the announcement of Kevin Federline's new album and the leak of his single.
February- On February 5th I felt the need to begin to search for a Valentines Day date, so I signed up for J-Date.com. Due to the fact I am not Jewish and I can't date a girl that doesn't enjoy giving oral sex the experience overall was a failure. So I ended up spending Valentines Day watching "Dickman and Throbin versus the Delta Sigma sorority house", I consider this a win.
March- I ran into a burning building to save a single mother and two of her kids. When the press arrives and asks me what I want in return I answer, "A mustache ride from Tom Selleck, he doesn't have anything better to do." My exploits are never told in the media and Tom Selleck doesn't get any work.
April- Nothing fun ever happens in April.
May- I see Sarah Silverman at Doughboys while eating lunch with my friend Michelle and her baby. Silverman keeps staring at the baby who I am holding, in my mind I convince myself that she is really checking me out because I am more attractive than Jimmy Kimmel. Her stare goes into my spank bank and I reconsider the whole J-date.com thing.
June- Slowly I become panic stricken at the idea of me fitting into my summer bikini. I don't eat anything for two weeks and run wearing glad garbage bags under a sweat suit. Then for two weeks after that I vomit anything I do eat. Of course it is all for naught when I do go to the beach in my bikini and get beaten to an inch of my life.
July- Still in hospital recovering living in a drug induced haze, receive fantastic sponge bath from a candy striper and then believe that I am in love. Sadly when I get out of my haze I realize that Dana was neither a candy striper or a female but will admit he had fantastic hands.
August- I make my standup comedy debut and peak while making fun of Andy Dick. Then I get shunned by the black community as I make one too many Def Comedy Jam jokes. What can I say, "white people ARE crazy!"
September- Begin my final year of school and realize that there is zero change of me nailing a freshman college girl ever again. Weep for a month realizing my better days are behind me.
October- Thought it would be cute to dress up as a giant toilet for Halloween until a defensive lineman from the football team decides to try out the giant toilet thinking it would be, "just right."
November- I catch a ton of shit for making a really bad Goldylocks joke in October. Also I get really tired of driving on the way home from Thanksgiving and run another care off the road. I phone it into the police and blame a drunken Tracey Gold, yet again.
December- I get a really lame idea for a blog and about halfway through decide that is a poor idea but commit to the idea and refuse to back out.
So there you have it. My personal year in review, I realize how riveting that was.
What was your personal highlight/lowlight from this year?


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Possible Sequel
I know that sequel ideas have been thrown around, but here the opening to an idea of mine.
It starts in the same place as the dig, in Borneo where another object is picked up. This time they suspect the same situation as last time and a shuttle is sent straight up to intercept. There is a clearly visible entrance this time. The shuttle team goes to investigate but found it sealed. There is hope however, around the entrance is a bunch of animated engravings (similar to the ones in the museum spire) that show Boston, Maggie and Brink. So a second shuttle is sent up, with them on board to investigate. They gain entrance to the asteroid, and follow a passage to its core. There they find another animated egraving, which, shows the Cocytans returning from Space Time Six, but being followed by other creatures to Cocytus. The animation finishes, and the asteroid seals itself and the crew are again plunged into deep space. The ship lands and the crew 'get out', but this is quite obviously not Cocytus. Where are they, and why were they brought here?
I have more, a lot more, but I think Ill leave it here for the moment :)
DId Boston, Maggie and Brink make it back to Earth or did something happen to them on their way back that you will reveal in your sequal?
No they made it back ok, just as they were told. This happens a time after they got back, possibly a year or so. There is some back story involved with the aftermath of their journey, but as with the original game, its not about the situation on earth, its about the journey of the 3 (possibly 4 in this ;) ).
Here is a bit more info about my story, without giving things away:
The game does not take place on Cocytus, but will briefly visit it.
Space Time 6 is involved.
Forth character is transported.
so let me guess, an alien race followed the Cocytans from Space Time Six, something nasty happened, which would be why the Cocytans have sent another asteriod towards Earth.
By the way, what do you mean by the obivous opening on the asteriod? What would it look like? How big would it be? Could the opening be seen from the ground, is it facing away from the Earth, or do you have to get close to the asteriod to see it? Would it be like the outside of a cathidral, or more like the Cocytan landing pad where a side of a dodecahedron can fit into perfectly? Otherwise, how obvious did the designers of this opening wanted it to be and for what purpose? unless that is a part of the plot as well, which with that you can continue on with the part that comes next.
Also, am i right that the Cocytans sent the asteriod and that they are trying to communicate something with the animated engravings? Why did they bother making engravings of Boston, Maggie and Brink? Will any of them play a part in the next shuttle crew that's sent up?
The obvious entrance appears as a pentagonal impression containing four other geometric shapes, which are the tunnels, covered by plates. Basically as the Atilla might have been if it hadent been 'weathered' from traveling so long. The animated engravings are there to show that the opening can only be opened by the original trio, as the four plates have been coded to them. To put it simply its not a 'puzzle' that only the 'most worthy' can figure out, but a direct message to the trio that your presence is requested. The engravings would show them pressing the plates and opening the tunnel to the core.
I hope that makes sense.
but the original dodecahedron (the pentagon space ship) didn't have a clear opening, did it? couldn't really tell at the time as it was spinning and all shiny, then dissapeared into thin air once it landed. matter a fact, seeing a non-weathered Cocytan ship from the ground must be quite the sight.
so again about the "entrance", when I met the pentagon impression pad that Boston and gang landed in i meant as if there was an actual impression on the asteriod. Is there such impression, or crater like opening that would be the entrance to this asteriod? Speaking of which, is this asteriod/ship exactly like the original model (Atila) that came to earth, apart from the new engravings and being non-weathered?
Otherwise, you going to go on with your story! what happens next!
Ok here is my take on the Cocytan Asteroid Ships:
They are designed to be un-manded, and automatic.
The actual ship (the dodecahedron part) is encased inside an asteroid for 3 main reasons. First to keep it safe and protected from random outside influence, simple as that. Secondly it is to 'soften the blow' to species that figure out what it really is, I mean was seems more soothing, a 'simple' asteroid with a few artificial chambers, or a giant, obviously complex spaceship? This sort of goes hand in hand with the third reason. If they can figure out what the asteroid really is and reach it, then the species is at a basic level to understand and accept alien life.
Now for Atilla and the new asteroid. It is my belief that it had been traveling for many many centuries before if finally made it to Earth. During this time it had in fact collided with many objects that had destroyed the original surface features. The new asteroid, having been sent directly to Earth had not had its surface destroyed in the same way, so it has an intact surface entrance. The reason that the Cocytians sent this form of ship again is for familiarity. The original three, for which the ship is intended, knows this form, and can speedily get in and activate it.
Now for the rest of my story, well that may have to wait for a bit. I have the loose story, but the details aren't set yet. But please feel free to keep asking questions, the more you ask, the more complete the story gets.
may I recommend outlining your story, and brainstorming it, meaning just throw down what ever ideas you have about the story on paper, then sort them out.
when I started thinking up stories i have and have always been reluctant to write them done. Worse, some times I'll start on one, but insist on starting it from the very beginning, details and all. I even remember one time i ended up stoping because I got hung up on describing the faces and clothing of the characters, rather than focusing on the overall story.
Also setting deadlines for yourself is a good way to keep writing and preventing yourself from putting it off. Also, just focus on the story, don't worry about descriptions or writing style till later when the story is complete, or worry about how you are writing is at the moment (whether in outlining, brain storming, or writing chapters), just focus on the story.
Some good advice :) thanks. I have all the major plot outlined, now its just filling in the gaps and forming the details.
I really want a dig sequel to be made, if its with my story then I would be honoured. Dont spose you want to help write the story with me Du Man, you are really being helpful by asking a lot of questions, and I would love to hear you thoughts on my ideas :)
i think making a sequel of the game at this point might be hard, aside from legal, technical, and monitary challanges, the bigger problem is calling back the voice actors. Then again, these days there are a lot of talented people who can imitate other voices.
but nothing should stop if you're going to write a good story, or if you just really want to write one. as for help, i'll do my best. throw me stuff when you can and i'll try to give constructive feedback.
the legal issue is moot. i dont care about money, i would release it free for all to enjoy if it meant having a sequel
just letting everyone know that there is more coming, its just im back at uni now and have lots of stuff to do.
well, if you got a thought, a brainstorm, or troubling plot point just post it.
but yeah, i got a month till my uni, and 3 days till i'm off my reu.
24 hours and still no sleep today.
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CLSA China Manufacturing PMI
Key points:
- Domestic demand was the principal driver of new order growth.
- Job creation the strongest since May 2008.
- Price pressures strengthened considerably in July.
Historical overview:
The headline CLSA China Manufacturing PMI™ remained above the neutral 50.0 level for the fourth month running in July, up from 51.8 to a twelve-month high of 52.8. The improvement in the PMI, which has risen over ten index points since the start of the year, pointed to a further acceleration in the pace of recovery of the Chinese manufacturing sector.
July data indicated that Chinese manufacturing production rose for the fourth month in succession, expanding at the most marked rate since May 2008. Those firms that reported output growth generally attributed this to continued gains in new business and further signs of economic recovery. Volumes of incoming new work received rose at the fastest rate for fourteen months in July, a noticeable improvement compared to the steep declines seen in late 2008 and at the beginning of 2009. It was the fourth month running in which firms' order book positions improved. Despite rising for a second successive month, external demand remained lacklustre in July. Demand for manufactured goods was reported to have centred on the domestic market, with a number of panellists reporting that the global economic slump was still having a negative impact upon export sales.
Latest data signalled that capacity pressures continued to build, with July marking the fourth month running in which backlogs of work have risen. Outstanding business growth was the sharpest in just over a year, led principally by continued gains in new work.
In response to rising new and outstanding business volumes, Chinese manufacturers recruited additional workers for the second consecutive month in July. Although only modest, job creation was the strongest for fourteen months.
Improved demand conditions boosted companies' pricing power in July, highlighted by the first rise in prices charged in just under a year. Anecdotal evidence suggested that firms had raised their output charges in response to higher input costs. According to the latest data, input price inflation was registered for the first time since September last year. Strong growth of input prices was in contrast to the considerable declines registered around the turn of the year. Survey responses suggested that more expensive raw materials had placed upward pressure on firms' cost burdens.
Commenting on the China Manufacturing PMI survey, Eric Fishwick, Head of Economic Research at CLSA said:
"Manufacturing activity continues to accelerate and, importantly, orders growth is being driven by the domestic economy. This is a positive as Chinese exports are now underperforming those of the north Asian NIEs supporting the panel's description of export demand as "lacklustre". Output and input prices rose for the first time in 11 months. Export prices lag, another sign of China looking inwards for growth."
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Kitchen mistakes sometimes lead to yumminess
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
So today was a tough day for me because I forgot my oatmeal this morning and all I had to eat all morning was 1/2 grapefruit, 1/2 banana, and 1/2 c. of greek yogurt. Then I had a buffalo-chicken breast, lentil and spinach salad for lunch but I was still starving. Since I'm on the whole foods thing I don't have any popcorn at work *yes, I know I can make my own microwave popcorn but haven't gotten around to buying paper bags. So the only other food I had at work was an ounce of cheddar and an apple, which I thoroughly enjoyed, but by the time I got home from work there was no way I was going to the gym, I was making dinner right away and that was that!
As an aside, I had to go to the grocery store by work at lunch to get milk, yogurt and cat litter. This particular grocery store I am scared to go in because they make their own popcorn (obviously, I freaking love popcorn). They oil-pop it and coat it with white cheddar and salt and every bite is heaven. Unfortunately they also only sell these things in 5 gallon bags, and at $2.50 it's like why not? So I was very proud of myself for not getting any popcorn at the grocery store, I stuck to what we needed and a bottle of seltzer water to fizz up my stomach for the rest of the afternoon.
So I get home and defrost the salmon, I have almond-crusted salmon on the menu, but I need to make some sides and I still had a lot of calories to eat today. I was planning on just eating it with some baby spinach, but I needed carbs in a bad way. So I boiled some whole wheat pasta to make with pesto for the side. As I was getting the spinach out I saw a pint of grape tomatoes in the fridge, which I had completely forgotten about and they started to look like they were going to wither. So I decided to incorporate them into the meal. I fired up a small stainless steel skillet and put 1 T of grapeseed oil and started up the burner.
I'd like to add that we moved a month ago and I now have an electric stove. Worst thing invented, ever. You don't know what is on or off and I've burned myself multiple times! You also have very limited control over the temperature!
So I'm scurrying around to get the salmon in the other pan, and the pasta in the saucepan, and forget about the little skillet for the tomatoes. When I realize that I throw the tomatoes in and this huge plume of smoke comes barreling out of the skillet. All of a sudden the fire alarm is going off, the cats are freaking out and my husband is looking at me like I'm a very silly girl.
I immediately took the tomatoes off the burner, opened up the balcony door and turned the ventilator fan on. I let them stop sizzling, but you could see the little guys getting very charred indeed. Once I had the stove under control I added a splash of balsamic to the skillet and it made some more irritated noises but I let it be.
So for dinner there was 3 oz. almond-crusted salmon, 1 c. spinach, 1/4 lemon, and 1 c. whole-wheat fussili with reduced fat pesto (2 T). Total was like 450 calories. OMG. The tomatoes were freaking AMAZING. They were so juicy and flavorful! The salmon was good too (we are not huge fish fans but try to eat it a few times per month), and everything worked perfectly together. I had it with a cup of 2% milk and now I am only about 75 calories to go for today which is great.
I have leftovers (sans pasta/pesto) for lunch! Hopefully I remember to bring enough food tomorrow so I have energy for the gym tomorrow night.
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This is very well written and tells a tale full of truth. I have assumed full kitchen duties since my DW had a stroke. I am getting better but I have found that truly, mistakes can make a memorable dish. (Some of those are not good memories but I am getting better.)
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Electric stoves do get easier! Your supper sounds good!
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Good luck on your tracking. I had always had an electric stove and have no luck on gas.
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Deltoid Pain
How To Cope With Deltoid Pain
The deltoid refers is the muscle of the shoulder that joins collar bone with the shoulder joint. The deltoid muscle has an anterior part, middle, as well as posterior. Its function is to lift the arm from one side to another. Here, the front part allows the arm to move forward while the posterior part helps move the arm backwards. Deltoid pain occurs when this muscle is torn due to an injury. This condition mainly affects athletes which brings problems when one tries to lift heavy object. It causes tightness of the muscles and sometimes it will lead to swelling. It is advisable to seek professional help when you severely injure yourself on the shoulder.
Pain can be triggered by several factors. In many cases, this problem occurs as a result of overuse of the shoulder muscles continuously with no rest. This causes discomfort on the shoulder. The other cause is when a forced unusual tightening of the shoulder muscle occurs. It is unusual for a direct painful blow to bring about a deltoid strain. There are various conditions of shoulder injuries that are confused with deltoid muscle pain. This is because they almost carry the same symptoms and it is hard to tear them apart. These include injuries like rotator cuff, biceps tendon, shoulder dislocation, shoulder fractures as well as soft tissue strain of the shoulder.
In order to treat the injury it is important to know how it occurred and the symptoms that the patient is experiencing. It is necessary to do a thorough physical examination. In some cases, someone with a deltoid muscle pain can experience palpation on the shoulder around the area of the injury. In extreme cases, the palpable defect is visible and can be felt by moving the hand around it. The skin around the deltoid muscle pain may change color and swell. This needs a series of tests to determine what treatment is required.
When the irritation is minimal the treatment is simple. In these cases, patients especially athletes undergo the sports injury treatment program which uses the P.R.I.C.E. code. This means protection, rest, icing, compression and evaluation. The patient will be put under anti-inflammatory medicines depending of the symptoms they show. In more serious injuries physical therapy is recommended. This will reduce the pain while improving on the mobility of the arm and sometimes certain activities are restricted. In most severe cases, surgery can be done to repair the torn muscle.
Deltoid pain can take a short while to fully recover but there are cases that it will take several months. Athletes can be able to continue with sports within a short time as long as the injury is not severe. They have to involve in exercises that are good for the shoulder in order to gain mobility. A medical sport professional or a physical therapist will be able to determine when an athlete can go back to full sports activities.