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ANTIOCH -- Marcus Lee completed his fantastic high school career by leading Deer Valley to historic seasons in two sports.
The 6-foot-9 senior was the star of a Wolverines basketball team that won its first ever North Coast Section championship and reached the Northern California regional final.
But Lee's work in the gym wasn't done.
The volleyball team was also seeking its first Division I section title, and Lee, an athletic middle blocker, was a driving force on that squad, too.
Deer Valley's boys volleyball team ended up matching the postseason success of the basketball squad, winning league and NCS championships and advancing all the way to the NorCal title game.
An elite talent and All-East Bay selection in both sports, Lee has been named the East Bay Male Athlete of the Year.
His physical tools made him the No. 25 ranked basketball recruit in the country by ESPN and earned him a spot on the McDonald's All-American team. Next year, the forward/center will be a member of the powerful Kentucky men's basketball program under coach John Calipari.
But Lee's natural talent is only part of what made him such a special athlete at Deer Valley.
"He's the kind of kid you love to be successful because he worked really hard to get it and handles it with grace and humility," said Lou Panzella, the Wolverines' volleyball coach.
As good as he was in both sports, Lee didn't get caught up in his own personal achievements. When he wasn't swatting shots, throwing down impressive dunks and pounding kills, Lee was his teammates' biggest cheerleader.
"You will not find a kid that didn't like playing with Marcus in any sport," Deer Valley basketball coach LeChet Phillips said. "He was a great teammate and the greatest kid in the world to coach. If I made a mistake, he'd go out there and make it look good."
Said Panzella: "He's very caring and that's what makes him a great teammate. Marcus is an outstanding basketball player and an outstanding volleyball player, but an even better person and that will carry him a long way."
Lee averaged 3.6 kills per set and had a team-best 58.9 kill percentage for the Wolverines' volleyball team, which wrapped up its best season in program history with a 42-2 record.
But he was even more dominant in basketball. Lee averaged close to a triple-double (17.9 points, 19.2 rebounds and 6.9 blocks per game).
"He made everything come together and filled all the gaps," Phillips said. "He did the little things and was able to cover some of our deficiencies."
When Lee's senior basketball season was over, he headed to Chicago and New York City to take part in the McDonald's All-American and Jordan Brand Classic all-star games.
"It was a childhood dream," Lee said of the McDonald's honor back in February. "That was my main goal this year: To finally get there and finally learn to be the best."
At Deer Valley, he'll be remembered for more than just being the best on the court and the championships he helped bring home.
"He is a role model, whether he knows it or not," Panzella said. "He has those intangibles that will help set him apart and be successful at the next level."


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For the seventh straight year, I'm publishing a list of all the games I started playing in the past year and all the ones I finished.
My totals have dropped yet again. I started 139 games, finished 23 of them.
When I started keeping track of this, back in 2006, the idea of finishing games was more relevant to me. I always liked playing games. I love trying new ones. But the concept of finishing them—which I've always indicated means simply reaching the game's storyline conclusion and/or the end of its standard levels—was something I cared more about. I have long preferred single-player games, and I've favored narrative or progression-based games over those that can be played more as a test of skill. I've preferred gaming's books over its sports, as it were. I grew up on Nintendo and favored Metroid and Zelda over Mario Kart or Street Fighter II. It mattered to me to reach the ends of games, because I wanted to see what developers put there. I wanted to see games through.
These days, I care more about playing the best, and so finishing games has decreased in importance. Plus, life's too short, right?
What follows is a list of all the games I started on various platforms this year. Some of the games that I started I only played for an hour. Others, like Far Cry 3 or The Walking Dead, I'm many, many hours into playing.
I bolded the games I finished. As always, I've excluded games I only played out at trade shows (i.e. the games I played while on the job). I play most of my games at home in my spare time or during commutes.
The numbers below confirm a number of notions I've had in my head about my habits this year: I've dabbled more with Facebook games, enjoyed the easy access to new games on iOS and diminished my playtime with the Xbox 360. I've also shifted to playing lots of the blockbuster games on PC instead of console. I could use a few more games to play on Wii U! And PS3 is still a platform where I like finishing games.
Enough set-up... on with the list!
My 2012 Games Played/Finished List
- Aero Porter
- Crashmo
- Crosswords Plus
- Dillon's Rolling Western
- Fluidity: Spin Cycle
- Fractured Soul
- Ketzal's Corridors
- Kid Icarus: Uprising
- Liberation Maiden
- Mario Tennis Open
- New Super Mario Bros. 2
- Mario & Sonic at the London Olympic Games
- Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
- Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask
- Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS)
- Resident Evil: Revelations
- Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword
- Spirit Camera
- Yoshi (Virtual Console)
- Bubble Safari
- Chefville
- CityVille
- Farmville 2 (one of two games in this section that I played for several hours)
- The Friend Game
- JetSet Secrets
- Outernauts
- Ruby Blast
- SimCity Social (this is the other one)
- Zuma Blitz
- Amazing Alex
- Angy Birds Space
- Angry Birds Star Wars
- Anomaly Korea
- Bad Hotel
- Beat Sneak Bandit
- Beeing
- Coco Loco
- Count to a Billion
- Crow
- The Dark Knight Rises
- Demon's Score
- Dynamite Jack
- Fieldrunners 2
- Fire and Dice
- Flight Control Rocket
- Gasketball
- A Gay Dragon
- Hax Attacks
- Kingdom Rush HD
- Letterpress
- McPixel
- PuzzleJuice
- Spellwood
- Super Hexagon
- The Room
- Run Roo Run
- Tiny Tower
- Triple Town
- The Walking Dead
- Waking Mars
- Where's My Water?
- Words With Friends
- Zombie Wonderland 2
- Diablo III
- Borderlands 2
- Botanicula
- Crusader Kings II
- Dishonored
- Far Cry 3
- Hotline Miami
- Jamestown
- Orcs Must Die 2
- Perfect Distance
- Sleeping Dogs
- Torchlight II
- X-COM: Enemy Unknown (Six hours of it and the world was destroyed; I don't think that counts as finishing it.)
- Assassin's Creed III
- Closure
- Dragon's Dogma
- Dyad
- Journey
- Lego Batman 2
- LittleBigPlanet Karting
- Need for Speed: Most Wanted
- Papo & Yo
- Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault
- Resident Evil 6
- Resistance 3
- Sorcery
- Syndicate
- Tokyo Jungle
- The Unfinished Swan
- Fuel Tiracas
- Lumines: Electronic Symphony
- Rayman: Origins
- Rebel
- Resistance: Burning Skies
- Retro City Rampage
- Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time (preview copy of this 2013 game)
- Sound Shapes
- Super Crate Box
- Super Stardust Delta
- Touch My Katamari
- Uncharted: Golden Abyss
- Velocity
- Wipeout: 2048
- Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward
- Rhythm Heaven Fever
- Chasing Aurora
- Little Inferno
- Madden NFL 13
- Mighty Switch Force HD
- Nano Assault Neo
- New Super Mario Bros. U
- Nintendo Land
- Trine 2
- Zombi U
- Asura's Wrath
- Call of Duty: Black Ops II
- Fable: The Journey
- Fez
- Gears of War 3
- Halo 4
- Hybrid
- I Am Alive
- Kinect: Star Wars
- Lego Lord of the Rings
- London 2012
- Mark of the Ninja
- Mass Effect 3
- Max Payne 3
- Spelunky
- The Splatters
- Trials Evolution
- Warp
The final 2012 tally is: 139 games played; 23 finished
That compares to:
2011...161 played; 28 finished
2010... 195 played; 52 finished
2009... 165 played; 48 finished
2008… 135 played; 37 finished
2007… 118 played; 35 finished
2006…102 games played; 21 finished
So... what did I miss this past year?

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Ventilation important in high tunnels
University of Missouri Extension regional horticulture specialist James Quinn talked about side ventilation in high tunnels at a recent workshop at MU's Bradford Research and Extension Center.
Quinn began his work with high tunnels at Mizzou in 2003. High tunnels have become popular in the past decade as a way for produce farmers to extend their growing season and maximize profits.
Quinn said that drop-down sides on high tunnels need more than a single sheet of plastic for ground-to-ground cover and are easier to use. Roll-up sides require only one sheet, but plants near the edge of the high tunnel can be stunted.
"Bigger is better for side ventilation," Quinn said. High tunnels warm quickly; one vent open downwind is good for less cooling while opening both sides allows for more cooling. He recommended that growers invest in a "max/min" thermometer to aid in keeping the crop within its preferred growing temperature. High tunnels require frequent checking-up to three times per day in variable-weather periods.
Floating row covers offer additional frost protection, but growers should note that temperatures could soar underneath the cover and that higher humidity resulting from the use of row covers could increase the likelihood of disease.
As the growing season progresses, sides may be left open at all times once outside temperatures remain at 60 degrees or higher at night. A shade cloth should be added at the end of May and remain through September, Quinn said. A 50 percent shade cloth improves the quality of tomatoes without reducing yield.
Ventilation in the peak creates a chimney effect that aids cooling in the summer. Full ridge vents are preferable, he said, but add material and labor costs to the high tunnel.
Quinn said frost-damaged tomatoes can recover quickly. Temporary heat can provide relief. Don't cut lettuce and salad greens immediately after mild frost damage, he said. They will recover on their own.
Amish farmers near Clark, Missouri have wind powered double covering for their hightunnels, said Jim Jarman agronomy specialists. Where electricity is available, hightunnel growers use ventilators to inflate the space between double covering for insulation, Jarman said. The wind powered double covering inflators are claimed to make the hightunnel structure stronger, he said. During damaging storms, wind powered double covered hightunnels resisted damage. Evidently the stronger the wind blew, the stronger the wind powered double coverings.
For more information on high tunnels, go to www.extension.missouri.edu and enter "high tunnels" in the search box.
Information about high tunnel research is also available at www.hightunnels.org, a joint effort of MU Extension, Kansas State Research and Extension, and University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension.
This news release is part of a five-part series on high tunnel production. For the complete series, go to extension.missouri.edu/news.
Source: James Quinn, 573-634-2824 & Jim Jarman, 573-642-0755


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Peter "Terry" Bledsoe, formerly of Breckenridge, released "The Unexpected Bodyguard" (AdventureReading.org) this year, to be followed by "Killer Eve," scheduled for release in 2013.
Bledsoe, a decorated combat veteran who is retired from working for the intelligence community, uses his insider knowledge to deliver a fast-paced action-adventure novel that starts with the kidnapping and attempted murder of a college girl (Eve) in Breckenridge. Adam, a Vietnam veteran, finds himself intervening; after a shootout and Eve's rescue, her father signs Adam up to be her bodyguard for a six-month period.
The story follows their running, hiding, fighting and sleuthing, from Breckenridge to Las Vegas to Paris to the South of France. The characters develop as the unlikely couple gets to know each other - a much older man, who vows to respect the young woman in his charge, and a young woman who flirts unabashedly with the man who is her protector.
Bledsoe describes the book as "R" rated. While the characters' relationship has a physical component to it, however, it does not come close to going "all the way." Still, it might be best described as "a man's book," one that - while packed with believable descriptions of intelligence strategies, weapons and combat techniques - also dwells in the fantasy realm of a relationship between an older man and a young woman.
Bledsoe describes Eve as "strong" and "independent." While strong-willed and in some cases capable of evading danger, Eve is nonetheless painted as inexperienced, plagued by night terrors and needing physical contact from Adam in "The Unexpected Bodyguard."
The action and adventure carry the book, and it is clear that the author knows the world about which he is writing. The story launches into action on page one, making it a page-turner from the start.
We'll just have see if Eve comes into her own in the sequel, "Killer Eve," which follows the female protagonist to the Middle East for another action-packed adventure, this time embroiling both Christians and Muslims, and with another relationship tale to boot.
"The Unexpected Bodyguard" is available at Tattered Cover bookstores and Amazon.com.


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TURLOCK -- Joe Lewis silently bowed his head Sunday as Ted Ginn Jr. ran out of running room in the waning moments of Super Bowl XLVII.
The man who had coached 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in junior high school had nothing left to say. Just like his favorite team, which had fallen 34-31 to the Baltimore Ravens in New Orleans.
There was nothing he or his protégé could do about it now.
So it went across this close-knit farming community along Highway 99 just south of Modesto. Friends and citizens gathered in homes across Kaepernick Country to watch their favorite son try to lead the 49ers in a heart-wrenching, sweat-inducing finish.
When faint hope remained in the final 2 minutes, Lewis inched toward a widescreen television like a tiger ready to pounce.
"Breathe through your eyes," said Lloyd Souza, who named Kaepernick his quarterback as a 9-year-old in Turlock's Youth Football League.
The town did its best to rally around Kaepernick, who moved with his family to the Central Valley when he was 4. Nothing has shined the spotlight on Turlock like the sudden ascent of the former Pitman High three-sport star.
"It's like Neil Armstrong landed on the moon," Mayor John Lazar said.
Lazar, the town's mayor since 2006, wore a Kaepernick T-shirt Sunday. His wife, Nellie, served Kaepernick cookies.
"Turlock is alive," his Honor said. "Everyone is so charged. You would think you're in San Francisco."
Minus the skyscrapers, Fisherman's Wharf and, well, you get the idea.
But an hour before the game, the downtown was hopping for a Sunday afternoon in the "City of God." Folks gathered at a local bar where Bay Area and Sacramento TV crews set up shop.
The festivities started the day before at Kaepernick's alma mater. The town held a pep rally where 2,000 townspeople appeared. Some of Angie Macfarlane's ninth graders kept asking, "Is Colin going to appear?"
Forgive their exuberance. It has been a bit batty in a community once known for almond orchards. Lisa Fernandes, owner of Lisa's Cookie Jar, was washing dishes before the game just to catch up. She was experiencing a hangover after selling "hundreds and hundreds and hundreds" of Kaepernick cookies.
A woman drove 45 miles from Tracy on Friday to buy her last six creations. Another woman wanted to drive from Las Vegas to get some of the goodies.
Nellie Lazar wasn't the only enterprising resident to bake her own. Macfarlane had an array of homemade Kaepernick cookies and cupcakes for a Super Bowl spread with her family that included husband Curtice Macfarlane, Pitman's offensive line coach when Kaepernick played at the school.
The Ravens signed Curtice in 2000 when Baltimore went to the Super Bowl. He never made it in the NFL but got to know Ray Lewis among others who played Sunday.
Macfarlane didn't waver in rooting for the 49ers even when it looked bleak in the second quarter when Baltimore led 21-3.
"It's up to Kaep now," the former San Jose State and SaberCats lineman said.
Turlock hasn't enjoyed many sporting notables. Here are two: Dave Maggard, a 1968 Olympic shot putter and former Cal athletic director, and Dot Jones, a world arm-wrestling champion who plays Shannon on "Glee."
Not that folks with a front-row seat expected the explosion of Kaepernicking and Super Bowl mania.
"He's the only one who fantasized a Super Bowl," said Mick Tate, his Pitman baseball coach.
During a recent visit by Kaepernick to Turlock, Tate recounted inspecting Kaepernick's arms.
" 'They're kind of scary,' I said," Tate recounted during the 49ers' third-quarter rally.
In the fourth quarter, when the 49ers couldn't pull off another rousing finish, Joe Lewis got to muttering at the television. On a controversial non-call in the end zone that many thought was pass interference, Lewis lamented, "How can they not call that?"
On this sunny day in the Central Valley, that's the way the Kaepernick cookie crumbled.
Contact Elliott Almond at 408-920-5865. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/elliottalmond.


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Maria Adams, MS, MPH, RD
A low-protein diet limits the amount of protein that you can eat each day.
This diet may be recommended if you have liver or kidney disease. The liver helps in protein digestion, and the kidneys are responsible for removing the waste products of protein digestion. If your liver or kidneys are not fully functioning, they will have to work extra hard to handle the protein that you eat. If you eat more protein than your liver or kidneys can handle, waste products will build up in your blood stream, causing fatigue and a decreased appetite.
If you have chronic
kidney failure, adhering to a low-protein diet can delay your need for
for up to a year. With kidney failure, you may also need to make other dietary changes, such as limiting the amount of salt, potassium, phosphorous, and fluid. Work with a registered dietitian to come up with an eating plan that meets your nutritional and medical needs.
Dietary protein comes from two sources: animals and plants. Animal products are higher in protein and provide us with complete proteins. Complete proteins contain all of the essential amino acids that our bodies need to live and that we have to get from the food we eat. Plant products are lower in protein and provide us with incomplete proteins. Both types of protein should be a part of a healthful, low-protein diet.
The following chart categorizes food by group and lists the amount of protein per serving. Your doctor or dietitian will let you know how many grams of protein you can consume each day. On this diet, it is important that you work with a dietitian to make sure that you are within the recommended protein range and meeting all of your nutrient needs.
One serving = 7 grams protein
One serving = 4 grams protein
One serving = 3 grams protein
One serving = 2 grams protein
One serving = 0.5 grams protein
Pure fats and sugars contain no protein. But, foods made mostly of fat or sugar, such as cake, cookies, ice cream, snack chips, and fried foods tend to be high in calories and low in nutrition. There are some fats that are healthy in moderation, including olive oil, canola oil, avocados, and nuts. Ask your dietitian about how foods from this group can fit into your diet.
Here are some suggestions to help you with eating a low-protein diet:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
National Kidney Foundation
Dietitians of Canada
The Kidney Foundation of Canada
Enjoy your own recipies using less protein. National Kidney Foundation website. Available at:
http://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/enjoy.cfm. Accessed November 17, 2014.
Low-protein diet postpones dialysis. John Hopkins Medicine website. Available at:
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/press/1999/FEBRUARY/990215.HTM. Published February 15, 1999. Accessed November 17, 2014.
Nutrition care manual. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website. Available at:
http://nutritioncaremanual.org/auth.cfm?p=%2Findex.cfm%3F. Accessed November 17, 2014.
Powers M.
American Dietetic Association Guide to Eating Right When You Have Diabetes.
Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc; 2003.
Last reviewed September 2013 by Dianne Scheinberg Rishikof MS, RD, LDN
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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OAKLAND -- Over the last few years, the talent on the Bishop O'Dowd High girls basketball team has caught the attention of college coaches from all over the country.
Now four seniors from the defending Division III state champions are officially headed to Division I college programs.
Oderah Chidom, K.C. Waters, Breanna Brown and Ariell Bostick will all go in separate directions next year, but signed their letters of intent together in a ceremony at the school Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period.
Chidom, a 6-foot-4 forward who is ranked a top 10 national recruit by three rating services, is headed to Duke. Brown, also a 6-foot-4 forward, will join her in the Atlantic Coast Conference after she signed with Virginia Tech.
Waters elected to stay close to home and play at Cal while Bostick will join one of the West Coast's top mid-major programs, San Diego State.
"It feels real, now I can actually see myself at the next level," said Chidom, who played for the U.S. under-17 national team over the summer. "It just feels like it's the real deal now. It's getting surreal, I'm trying to enjoy every moment."
Chidom is part of a four-player recruiting class at Duke that was ranked No. 2 in the nation by Blue Star Report.
"Oderah will score inside, but she will also score outside," Duke coach Joanne McCallie said in a statement. "She has versatility with her game as her ball-handling continues to grow, that will give her more opportunity at the three position. Defensively, she is absolutely terrific."
Waters originally thought she'd be heading east, too, but turned down offers from schools like Tennessee and Florida to play for Lindsay Gottlieb's Cal program. She said former teammate Mikayla Lyles, now a guard at Cal, helped convince her to go to Berkeley.
"I know I made the right decision for myself and to make it official feels great," said Waters, the 2012 East Bay Player of the Year.
At 6-foot-2, Waters plays the post for O'Dowd but worked this summer to become more versatile.
"I saw a Cal practice and asked (Gottlieb) if I'd be working with the guards or the posts and she said 'you can go back and forth because you can do both," Waters said. "Some coaches totally shut me down in the post area and some people couldn't give me a clear answer on what I was going to be. Cal gave me that reassurance. I can do what I want to do, which is be physical in the post or if I want to step out. It definitely helped in my decision in choosing Cal."
Said Gottlieb about Waters in a release: "She has a combination of size, skill and athleticism that will make her special at the next level."
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Live Earth: Celebrate Music and Global Warming Awareness on 7-7-07
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Tomorrow, 7-7-07, marks a worldwide day of 8 concerts and events to raise awareness of global warming. The 24-hour concert, known as Live Earth and started by former Vice President Al Gore, will be broadcast on liveearth.msn.com, as well as stations on XM and Sirius, and Sprint's Power View for mobile users. The online streams of the concert will begin at 10 pm EST tonight. The acts scheduled to perform are Kelly Clarkson, The Smashing Pumpkins, John Mayer, The Police, KT Tunstall, Kanye West, Keith Urban, and more. When the live shows end, "the site will continue to host concert footage, allowing users to create playlists from the various venues," according to MediaPost.
MSNBC reports that "the concerts will be as green as possible, with a tally of energy use being kept. Proceeds from ticket sales will go toward distributing power-efficient light bulbs and other measures that will offset the shows' greenhouse gas emissions."
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2.7-3 Suggested Amount of Damages
Revised to January 1, 2008
In closing argument, counsel mentioned
some formulas or amounts that might figure in your verdict. I caution you that
figures suggested by counsel do not constitute evidence. It is up to you to
decide what fair, just and reasonable compensation is, whatever you find that
figure might be, without regard to amounts that may have been suggested by
counsel in argument.
General Statutes § 52-216b.
This charge is required when
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not required when counsel have argued the total of economic damages but not a
dollar amount as to other types of damages nor as to the whole verdict.
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Locally grown peach season is over but the memory of the sweet taste will remain with us until next year. We had the most delicious peaches this season from Bauman Orchards; bright, juicy and perfect for my favorite recipe that I would like to share with you. I love to serve fresh peach shortcake to my unsuspecting guests in the morning. Someone always asks "shortcake for breakfast?" My answer is "we always begin with dessert". When this is served to our overnight guests, talking ceases and we begin to hear oohs and aahs. Those are the sounds we love to hear in the kitchen.
In reality this dish is prepared with healthy breakfast ingredients – well sort of. I take fresh soft, but not squishy, peaches and slice very thin. Toss in a little sugar and a shake or two of good cinnamon; let sit until ready to plate, about 1 hour or so. To serve, slice biscuits in half, place 8 – 10 peach slices on top of the bottom layer, scoop a nice size dollop of vanilla yogurt on top of the peaches and cover with the top of the biscuit. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh mint, reapberries or red strawberries for a beautiful presentation.
I have included my recipe for buttermilk biscuits. So be prepared for next seasons peaches to serve to your family and friends for your own rave reviews. And why not plan a visit to Whispering Pines during peach season and I'll make them for you. Do you have a favorite peach recipe?
3 c. flour
2 T. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. chilled butter, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 c. buttermilk
Preheat oven to 425. Place all dry ingredients in food processor and pulse a few times to combine. Drop in the chilled butter and pulse 10-12 times until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk and pulse until moistened, about 10-12 times. Do not over mix. Drop biscuits onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes. Makes 12 delicious biscuits.
Hope to see you soon,
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There is Bergkamp JUL 08 2010
Congratulations to the Dutch for reaching the World Cup final. To celebrate, here's a great Dutch moment from a past World Cup...Dennis Bergkamp's epic goal vs. Argentina in the 1998 WC. Turn the speakers up...the sound is everything.
Congrats also to Spain, but I couldn't find a Spanish WC highlight as entertaining to match.


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OFDM (orthogonal frequency division multiplex) signals provide a combination of spectral efficiency, flexibility, and real-world robustness that have made them the best choice for many current and emerging commercial standards. To bring these benefits to new applications engineers will need tools for choosing the optimum signal characteristics, and for generating and analyzing the signals themselves. This presentation will cover algorithmic, design, and measurement challenges and will discuss specific design techniques and tools. The presentation will also include an overview of OFDM basics and typical impairments, illustrated with examples from several commercial OFDM standards.
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Brizo 6726-BNLHP Brilliance Brushed Nickel Roman Tub Filler Faucet Double Handle Less Handles from the Providence Belle Collection
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Providence Belle Double Handle Roman Tub Filler Faucet Trim Less Handles
Graceful lines and classic touches combine to match a more traditional style. High arc spout for added convenience. Perfectly matches Providence Belle faucets for coordinated bath.
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- Roman tub valve.
- 8" – 16" centers.
- Ceramic disc valving.
- Valve mechanism shall be of the rotating cylinder type with 180° rotation.
- Hot and cold stem units shall be interchangeable.
- Valve shall be equipped with replaceable non-metallic seats which are contained in stainless steel lined sockets.
- All operating parts shall be replaceable from the top.
- Conventional installation kit adjusts to 1 1/4" maximum deck thickness.
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- ADA Compliant: Yes
- Overall Height: 8.25"
- Spout Height: 5"
- Spout Reach: 9"
- Faucet Centers: 8" - 16"
- Faucet Holes: 3
- Flow Rate (GPM): 18.5
- Product Weight: 8.400 lbs.
- Number Of Handles: 2
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- Installation Type: Deck Mounted
- Valve Included: Yes
- Valve Type: Ceramic Disc
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- Brilliance Finishes: Brizo Brilliance Finishes are designed to not corrode, tarnish or discolor for a "like-new" look for life. Through a process known as Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) finish molecules are embedded deep in within the surface of the faucet, creating a bond that is virtually indestructible with an incredibly reflective shine.
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LIFETIME FAUCET AND FINISH LIMITED WARRANTY All parts and finishes of the Brizo® faucet are warranted to the original consumer purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for as long as the original consumer purchaser owns their home. Delta Faucet Company recommends using a professional plumber for all installation and repair. Delta will replace, FREE OF CHARGE, during the warranty period, any part or finish that proves defective in material and/or workmanship under normal installation, use and service. Replacement parts may be obtained by calling 1-877-345-BRIZO (2749) or by writing: Delta Faucet Company Brizo Product Service 55 E. 111th Street PO BOX 40980 Indianapolis, IN 46280 BRIZO HELP LINE: 1?877?345?BRIZO (2749) E-MAIL: firstname.lastname@example.com This warranty is extensive in that it covers replacement of all defective parts and even finish, but these are the only two things that are covered. LABOR CHARGES AND/OR DAMAGE INCURRED IN INSTALLATION, REPAIR, OR REPLACEMENT, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER KIND OF LOSS OR DAMAGE ARE EXCLUDED. Proof of purchase (original sales receipt) from the original consumer purchaser must be made available to Delta for all warranty claims. THIS IS THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY BY DELTA FAUCET COMPANY, WHICH DOES NOT MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY. This warranty excludes all industrial, commercial and business usage, of faucets whose purchasers are hereby extended a five-year limited warranty from the date of purchase, with all other terms of this warranty applying except the duration of the warranty. This warranty is applicable only to Brizo faucets manufactured after January 1, 1995. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Any damages to this faucet as a result of misuse, abuse, or neglect or any use of other than genuine Delta replacement parts WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. It applies only to Delta faucets installed in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico.


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ALBANY -- Longtime Hotsy Totsy bartender Chester "The Duke" Anderson died Jan. 1 following several illnesses. He was 76.
Anderson was a bartender at the Hotsy Totsy for 20 years and worked at several East Bay watering holes during a 52-year career mixing drinks. Hotsy Totsy owner Michael Valladeres purchased the bar four years ago. When meeting with the prior owner at the bar, Valladeres was taken aside by Anderson.
"He asked me to come outside and without any fear or sense of humor he said, 'I come with the bar,'" Valladeres recalled.
Indeed, he did.
"He is the type of man who isn't really out there anymore," Valladeres said. "He was an old-world guy, kind of rough around the edges, but not macho. He would share anything with you. I've always said, if you're drinking and the sun is outside, you want a bartender like Chet."
Matthew Anderson said his father got his first bartending job after he tried flipping pizzas. Chester Anderson always dressed properly and worked at the Hotsy Totsy until two months ago when his health forced him to take a leave.
"He was 76, he's still lifting kegs," Matthew Anderson said.
Anderson's life was the bar, according to his son. He didn't have many hobbies.
"After he got older, he had a very set routine," Matthew Anderson said. "Everybody knew it. He drove his seven miles to work, he went home to his wife Luann and they'd stay home or they'd go to one restaurant -- Du Rose in Pinole."
Anderson enjoyed golfing -- his father took him to Franklin Canyon Golf Course in Hercules on the day it opened and Anderson continued to play the course the rest of his life. He would take one vacation a year to Sedona, Ariz., where he would spend time golfing with friends.
Anderson himself quit drinking in 1987, but continued to work as a bartender.
"He told so many stories that you could never imagine being true if you met him now," Valladeres said. "He had been sober 27 years but prior to that, he was a wild guy. He always had a chuckle about it all."
Valladeres said Anderson would go out of his way to do things for the rest of the staff.
"He'd have little tuna sandwiches that he made at home at 4:30 in the morning before coming to work, wrapped in foil with their names on it," he said.
Anderson was a reason to go to the Hotsy Totsy, attracting a diverse clientele.
"His crowd was every walk of life, every lifestyle," Valladeres said. "You don't see that kind of diversity in modern hip clubs, much less in old World War II bars. He had every stripe you could imagine all hanging out together, political distinctions be damned -- so much of it due directly to that man. The people he attracted had a tendency to be kind, accepting, witty and playful. And I think I just described Chet."
Anderson suffered from lung cancer and had recently finished radiation treatments. However, he underwent three surgeries for a hernia and it was a couple of days after his last one that he passed away. He is survived by his wife Luann Anderson, who also is suffering from cancer.
He is also survived by four children -- Matthew Anderson, Steven Anderson, Stacy Carson and Kris Gray; three grandchildren -- Kacy Carson, Shae Carson and Colton Gray; and a sister -- Carol Munoz.
A remembrance will be held at the Hotsy Totsy, 601 San Pablo Ave., from 4 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 19.


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The Brazilian miracle had captivated millions of soccer fans for the past 13 days like a perfectly scripted serial.
Newly finished stadiums haven't collapsed. Transportation systems haven't ground to a halt. Protests have been minimal. Contrary to predictions, the 2014 World Cup has been a resounding success.
Then Luis Suarez lowered his head Tuesday.
The "Cannibal of Ajax" bit Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini in the 80th minute of Uruguay's dramatic 1-0 victory in Natal, Brazil, sending reverberations around the world.
The volatile Uruguayan striker is soccer's biggest villain, having been suspended for twice biting players since 2010, and for using a racial slur against yet another opponent. A newspaper in Holland gave him the "cannibal" moniker after the first biting incident while he played for the Dutch side Ajax.
As a result, it was difficult to give Suarez, 27, the benefit of doubt Tuesday when he put his face into Chiellini's left shoulder.
Mexican referee Marco Rodriguez was not in position to see the play clearly enough to send the Liverpool striker off. But Chiellini pleaded his case by pulling down his jersey to reveal bite marks.
Early Wednesday in Brazil, FIFA officials announced they had opened a proceeding against Suarez, who could be banned for a minimum of two games and up to two years. Some fans would welcome a lifetime ban.
With his reputation Suarez should not have put his head into Chiellini's body the way he did. Also, in a bit of play-acting that puts a stain on soccer, Suarez immediately fell to the ground holding his face after his opponent crumpled to the pitch.
Suarez wasn't hurt -- other than perhaps realizing the wrath he was about to bring on himself and his sport.
In a World Cup where everything had been going so smoothly, matters unraveled in an instant.
Much of the chatter Tuesday focused on Suarez' teeth and not the splendor on the grass.
Not on Uruguay captain Diego Godin, whose header about a minute after the Suarez incident sent la Celeste into the round of 16.
Last month, Godin converted on a header on the final day of the Spanish league to give Atletico Madrid the title over mighty Barcelona.
Now his goal sent four-time champion Italy packing with fellow European powers England and Spain in tow. It was momentous for theatrical Italy, as coach Cesare Prandelli offered his resignation.
A few hours later, Greece scored with a stoppage time penalty kick to defeat the Ivory Coast and reach the knockout stage for the first time in history.
The Greeks' victory underscored just how dramatic the World Cup has been the past two weeks. U.S. fans still are trying to bring down heart rates after Sunday's thrilling 2-2 draw in which Portugal scored the latest regulation-time goal in history.
The tension is building toward Thursday when the United States plays Germany while Ghana faces Portugal in Group G games that will decide who advances. It is a dream scenario for soccer officials. Their showcase event has enjoyed a flurry of goals and has attracted record-breaking audiences.
But now FIFA officials must protect all of that from a petulant player who allegedly once headbutted a referee in a youth game. Montevideo's El Observador newspaper called the criticism of Suarez a campaign ignited by the English-speaking media "with some Italians." Suarez dismissed the incident as a typical collision in the penalty area. He had the audacity to complain about taking a blow to the eye on the play.
It's up to FIFA, sometimes a feckless bunch, to see through the guise. To preserve any integrity it must ban Suarez from the rest of the tournament if officials have definitive proof of another biting episode.
Suarez is one of the world's biggest soccer stars. But the World Cup is better off without him.
Should Suarez be banned from Cup? Vote with this story's poll in at www.mercurynews.com/world-cup-soccer.


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School to hold Christmas show
Published: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 10:43 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 10:43 a.m.
Mulberry Elementary School's annual Christmas Extravaganza is scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd.
The annual program is a holiday production featuring students in each grade level performing to music and dance. Admission is $2.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Affluent buyers from Silicon Valley have been scooping up luxury condos here, looking for places where they can crash after a late night at work, a dinner party or an outing to the opera.
Considered a bit stodgy in years past by the tech elite, San Francisco has changed dramatically in recent years and become an alluring tech and cultural center that's exerting a powerful pull on affluent Silicon Valley residents.
"We're at the beginning of some interesting market dynamics," said David Barca of Pacific Union in Menlo Park. "San Francisco has come alive."
The real estate information service DataQuick reported that the number of condos sold for $1.5 million or more to people with permanent addresses in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties rose to 30 last year, up from five in 2009. The increase reflects a trend among affluent buyers from the Peninsula and Silicon Valley, said DataQuick's Andrew LePage.
Techies are not the only ones. Sotheby's International Realty's 2013 report on luxury condo sales in San Francisco said that sales of $1.5 million or more were up 19.2 percent last year from 2012. In addition to what the report described as "newly minted" Silicon Valley media execs quietly acquiring properties, Sotheby's said San Francisco is attractive to international buyers and empty-nesters who are downsizing.
"They only want good views and they only want the best," according to Sotheby's agent Gregg Lynn, who said the most sought-after condos already have buyers. "There's not much of it to begin with, so they're fighting it out with limited inventory."
Lynn said he has clients "who come up every time there are new listings to aggressively tour them. They have a place in Palo Alto, their kids are making a decision about where to go to college, and the parents are thinking about getting a place in the city and spending more time here."
In the feverish competition, condos often are sold before they hit the market.
Literary agent and philanthropist Jillian Manus, whose home is in Atherton, in February bought a floor in the prestigious 1001 California Ave. Beaux-Arts building atop Nob Hill, where venture capitalist Tim Draper also has a condo. It never officially hit the market, she said. She declined to reveal the purchase price. With all but one of her four children out of the nest, Manus said she finally felt free to revive her true "city mouse" nature and move at least part-time to San Francisco.
"I have many friends on the Peninsula who have places in San Francisco," she said. "We all know and enjoy it."
Manus said she eventually may make it her permanent home, "maybe when my son goes to college." Her other three children are already out on their own, including a daughter who lives in San Francisco.
"I was raised in London and in New York City, and so I have the heart of a city mouse," she said. "My maternal mother mouse felt it was better to raise my children in the suburbs. But now, three are gone, one still home. I'm newly divorced, and I'm going back to where my heart is, which has always been in the city."
The top target of South Bay buyers is south of Market Street where several new condo towers, including the Millennium Tower, are located, according to DataQuick. Atherton resident Chris Kelly, the former Facebook privacy attorney, bought a condo there last year.
Bryant Kowalczyk of SF Luxury Realty said many of his clients are from Atherton, Hillsborough, Los Gatos and Los Altos. "It's a residence in lieu of a hotel. They have all their stuff there, their clothes are where they left them. They know the doorman. They know where to get their car to head for the airport. It hits to the affluent lifestyle, and there's definitely a demand for it."
Not captured in DataQuick's numbers is another cohort of retired baby boomers and empty nesters who are trading their suburban estates for luxury condominiums in the city, and tech types who already live in the city and are cashing in stock and want to move up.
Sarah Elder of Coldwell Banker in Menlo Park said that quite a few empty-nesters are buying condos in San Francisco to have a place to crash after a late dinner or concert.
"What they're looking for is a more interesting place to live," she said. Eventually, some sell their suburban homes and move to the city, so there are periods of overlapping ownership, she said.
An Atherton woman who asked not to be named said she and her retired husband bought a condo second home at the Millennium Tower three years ago. "We go up to the symphony all the time," she said, "plus I do ACT (American Conservatory Theater) and the Berkeley Rep and I thought it would be nice to have a condo up there.
"I usually plan a really long walk in the city -- half a day. I go from coffee place to coffee place, discovering new neighborhoods. Every now and then I'll have a slumber party with the grandchildren. In the morning, we get out and start walking. We're half an hour (walking) from the Exploratorium and everything they have up there for kids."
Contact Pete Carey at 408-920-5419. Follow him at Twitter.com/petecarey.


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Definition of blame in English:
verb[with object]
1Feel or declare that (someone or something) is responsible for a fault or wrong: the inquiry blamed the train driver for the accident
More example sentences
- In his court declaration, he blames his election agent for the oversight.
- My only new reservation stems from her blaming her band for playing the wrong song.
- This study and the other one in the magazine blaming fast food and its advertising is wrong.
hold responsible, hold accountable, hold liable, place/lay the blame on;
censure, criticize, condemn, accuse of, find/consider guilty of;
assign fault/liability/guilt to
archaic inculpate
ascribe to, attribute to, impute to, lay at the door of, put down to, set down to
informal pin, stick
1.1 (blame something on) Assign the responsibility for a bad or unfortunate situation or phenomenon to (someone or something): they blame youth crime on unemployment
More example sentences
- I still did not like the tone of the meeting, during which I felt like the principal was somehow blaming the situation on me.
- He has blamed their financial situation on a national downturn in tourism and the impact of the floods.
- People have blamed this phenomena on many things.
noun[mass noun]
Responsibility for a fault or wrong: his players had to take the blame for the defeat they are trying to put the blame on us
More example sentences
- She had made false accusations against him, made him go on the run and set him up to take the blame for her frauds.
- Put another way, the audience itself will have to take the blame for promoting such songs.
- She was also setting him up to take the blame for a fraud at the firm where she worked.
responsibility, guilt, accountability, liability, onus, blameworthiness, culpability, fault;
censure, criticism, condemnation, recrimination
informal rap
be to blame
- Be responsible for a fault or wrong: he was to blame for their deathsMore example sentences
- It was never clear exactly what he felt was wrong, who was to blame, or what should be done about it.
- His father thought rats chewing through electrical wires may have caused a fault which was to blame for the fire.
- Inquiries can pinpoint what went wrong, and who was to blame.
I don't (or can't) blame you (or her etc.)
- Used to indicate that one agrees that the action or attitude taken was reasonable: he was becoming impatient and I couldn't blame himMore example sentences
- I guess I can't blame him for being impatient, if indeed he is and not simply excited.
- I don't blame your parents for wanting to protect you, and I don't blame you for being loyal to your friend.
- If you are confused by all this, I don't blame you.
have only oneself to blame
- Be solely responsible for a bad or unwelcome state of affairs: he really had only himself to blameMore example sentences
- The government has only itself to blame for this state of affairs.
- If you loose, you have only yourself to blame.
- You have only yourself to blame for this travesty.
blameable (US also blamable) adjective
- Example sentences
- If the term cause must be used, it can best be distinguished in this meaning as the imputable or responsible or blamable cause.
- But how does one pinpoint the blameable subject in a bureaucracy?
- He had been blamable, highly blamable, in remaining with her after he first felt her influence over him to be more than it ought to be.
- Example sentences
- Addicts tend to become resentful and blameful towards others, and that would be no different for somebody who is using this medication.
- Instead, they become more bitter, more reactive, more blameful.
- She twirled around to find her aunt was giving her a blameful look.
Middle English: from Old French blamer, blasmer (verb), from a popular Latin variant of ecclesiastical Latin blasphemare 'reproach, revile, blaspheme', from Greek blasphēmein (see blaspheme).
Blame is from the Old French blamer, blasmer, from a popular Latin variant of ecclesiastical Latin blasphemare 'reproach, revile, blaspheme', from Greek blasphēmein, source also of Middle English blaspheme.
Words that rhyme with blameacclaim, aflame, aim, became, came, claim, dame, exclaim, fame, flame, frame, game, lame, maim, misname, name, proclaim, same, shame, tame
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – March 23, 2012 – Ducks Unlimited Inc. and Ducks Unlimited Canada were honored with a Conservation Champion Award on March 21 at the North American Migratory Bird Joint Venture 25th Anniversary Celebration in Washington, D.C.
"Ducks Unlimited has been a proud and active member of virtually every migratory bird joint venture management board since their inception, and we strongly believe in this model of 'good government,'" said DU Chief Conservation Officer Paul Schmidt, who accepted the award on behalf of DU. "Partnerships like these are needed now more than ever, as we work in these challenging times to ensure that every conservation dollar goes to the highest need and greatest priority."
The Conservation Champion Award is given to key organizations and individuals who have demonstrated a long-term commitment and dedication to the work of the joint ventures. DU was one of nine winners this year.
According to the award committee, "Ducks Unlimited Inc. and Ducks Unlimited Canada have been integral partners, advocates and leaders in the development of joint ventures from their inception. The unprecedented success of joint ventures as we know them today is in no small part the result of the long-standing participation and dedication of Ducks Unlimited."
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the North American Migratory Bird Joint Ventures were created in 1986 as part of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP). The year before, waterfowl populations had reached all-time lows and, recognizing the importance of waterfowl and wetlands to North Americans and the need for international cooperation to help in the recovery of a shared resource, the U.S. and Canadian governments developed a strategy—NAWMP—to restore waterfowl populations through habitat protection, restoration and enhancement.
Ducks Unlimited is actively involved in joint ventures across the continent, from planning, design and research to delivery and monitoring. DU staff members are part of joint venture management boards and technical working groups, preparing project proposals, developing partner networks and delivering projects on the ground.
"The longtime partnership Ducks Unlimited has with the joint ventures, and with our vast network of partners throughout the conservation arena, is at the heart of effective bird habitat conservation in North America," Schmidt said. "We are proud and honored to accept this award on behalf of the hundreds of employees and almost a million supporters of Ducks Unlimited."
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More than 100 protesters entered the lobby of TransCanada's Houston office Monday in protest of the company's proposed Keystone XL project.
The coalition was in the headquarters for about an hour before being forced out of the lobby by police. The protesters danced, spilled black "tar sands" balloons and hung neon orange hazard tape. Two of the protesters locked themselves to the front doors of the offices demanding accountability for alleged abuses by TransCanada.
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The protest was over the 1,200-mile Keystone XL oil pipeline, which is currently being reviewed by the State Department. The coalition claims that this event kicks-off a new phase of blockade organizing – targeting the corporate, political and financial infrastructure behind the Keystone XL pipeline with solidarity actions planned across the country this week, including Austin, Detroit and New York City.
The grassroots coalition of Tar Sands Blockade, Idle No More, Earth First and others claim Monday's action was the largest gathering yet in the months-long campaign by climate justice organizers and Texas landowners against the pipeline.
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As you undergo treatment for ovarian cancer, it's likely that you will have various physical concerns. The cancer itself may cause symptoms and your treatment may cause side effects, too. The side effects depend on the type of treatment you get, and that depends, in part, to what extent the cancer has spread from your ovary and the volume of residual disease remaining after surgery. The majority of possible side effects are quite manageable. In this section, you'll learn more about how to manage some of the most common symptoms and side effects of treatment for ovarian cancer.
We've listed common side effects from ovarian cancer treatments and how to ease them. They are listed in alphabetical order so you can find help when you need it.
Some women may be allergic to the medications used during treatment for ovarian cancer. Call your doctor or nurse immediately if you notice any of these reactions:
Red face and skin (flushing)
Warm feeling
Trouble breathing
Chest heaviness or chest pain
If you have a reaction, the nurse or doctor may decide to stop the treatment immediately. In some cases, you may get medication to immediately reverse these effects. Most allergic reactions to chemotherapy will occur while you are receiving the chemotherapy. They can be addressed right at the moment.
Throughout your treatment, your doctor will take small samples of your blood for testing. One thing he or she is checking for is your red blood cell count. Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. If your body does not have this oxygen, you may feel tired or have a lower level of endurance throughout the day. Having a low red blood cell count is called anemia. Decreased red blood cell counts can be caused by blood loss (due to heavy vaginal bleeding or subtle blood loss in your urine or stool), by chemotherapy or radiation, or by the cancer itself. If the anemia is severe, your doctor may want you to have a blood transfusion to help you feel better.
If your doctor tells you that you have anemia, take these actions to manage your symptoms:
Take short rests when you're tired. Avoid long naps during the day so that you can sleep well at night.
Add mild exercise, such as walking, to your daily routine. It may give you energy and help you to sleep better and feel more refreshed the next day.
Balance activity with rest. Save your energy for important tasks, and be realistic about your expectations
Drink plenty of water. Dehydration adds to fatigue.
Talk with your doctor about medications or treatments that may help manage your anemia.
Many people may feel blue, anxious, or distressed after being told they have cancer. These feelings are normal and may continue or come back during treatment.
Taking these actions may ease your mental stress:
Talk with your family or friends.
Consider joining a cancer support group or finding a cancer "buddy" who can help you cope.
Ask your doctor about medications for depression and anxiety.
Consider professional counseling.
People who eat well during cancer treatment maintain their strength better, are more active, and are better able to fend off infections. It's important to remember that your body needs energy to heal itself. Maintaining your weight is a good way to know if you are giving your body the energy it needs.
When you're being treated for cancer, a diet high in calories and protein is usually best. The problem is that side effects of treatment, especially chemotherapy, can make you not want to eat. Some chemotherapy treatments can change the way food tastes, too. If this is the case for you, focus on getting a balanced diet and increasing your activity level. Ask your doctor for a referral to a registered dietitian if you are having trouble eating or maintaining your weight.
Also, try these tips to stimulate your desire to eat:
If you can, eat foods high in protein several times a day. These foods include milk, cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, meat, fish, eggs, beans, peanut butter, and nuts. Protein helps build and repair tissue, and cancer treatments cause you to use more protein than usual.
To maintain your weight, eat high-calorie foods, such as margarine or butter, sugar, honey, jams, jellies, cream cheese, dried fruit, gravies or sauces, mayonnaise, and salad dressing.
Get plenty of fluids to help control your body temperature and keep your bowels moving. In addition to water, fruit juices, and other liquids, try gelatin, pudding, soups, fruit bars, and ice cream.
Eat many small meals throughout the day instead of 3 large ones.
Keep snacks handy for whenever you are hungry.
Eat with friends or play your favorite music at mealtime to boost your appetite.
Eat your biggest meal in the morning. Many people getting treatment for cancer find that this is when their appetite is greatest.
If you can, increase your activity level. Doing so may boost your appetite.
On days when you don't feel like eating at all, don't worry about it. Try again the next day. If you find your appetite doesn't improve in several days, talk with your doctor or nurse.
Certain kinds of chemotherapy may reduce your blood platelet count. This is known as thrombocytopenia. If your doctor tells you that your platelet count is low, you are at higher risk of having bleeding problems from even small injuries. Take these actions to avoid injuries that could lead to bleeding problems:
Protect your skin from cuts, scrapes, and sharp objects.
Shave with an electric razor because it is less likely to result in cuts.
Use a soft toothbrush to prevent bleeding gums. Ask your doctor if it's OK to floss.
Take steps to prevent constipation, which can lead to hemorrhoids and bleeding.
Call your doctor if you develop a rash, bleeding, or bruising.
Constipation, which includes difficult or infrequent bowel movements, can range from mildly uncomfortable to painful. This may be a side effect of chemotherapy. Taking pain medications can also lead to constipation, so it's wise to take these preventive actions. These steps will help prevent constipation and give you relief if you are already constipated:
Drink plenty of fluids, especially water and prune juice.
Eat foods high in fiber, such as cereals, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Try to remain as active as possible and exercise if you can.
Take stool softeners or a laxative only as prescribed by your doctor.
Diarrhea, which includes loose or frequent bowel movements, or both, may lead to dehydration if you don't take precautions. Many drugs can cause changes in your bowel movements. Diarrhea may be a side effect of surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy.
Take these actions to help:
Avoid milk and milk products when you have diarrhea.
Avoid gas-producing vegetables, dried fruit, fiber cereals, seeds, popcorn, nuts, corn, and dried beans.
Eat low-residue, low-fiber foods such as those included in the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast).
Drink more fluids such as water and broth, or electrolyte solutions such as sports drinks, to prevent dehydration.
Ask your doctor about medications that may help.
Chemotherapy sometimes causes fluid buildup. This may also be a symptom of the cancer itself. Ascites occurs when large amounts of fluid pool in your abdomen (belly). The fluid can cause a sense of fullness and make your clothes fit tightly.
Try these tips to manage the effects of the fluid buildup:
Try to eat foods high in protein and calories. Small, frequent meals (up to 6 meals a day) may be easier for you to eat.
Rate your pain daily using a scale of 0 to 10 in which 0 equals no pain and 10 equals the worst pain that you can imagine. Select the number that best describes your level of pain and write it down in a journal. Bring the journal with you to doctor appointments.
You should do what you feel like doing. Rest periods may be helpful. Elevate your feet and legs when sitting to minimize swelling in your legs.
Call your nurse or doctor if any of these things occurs:
A weight gain that affects the way your clothes fit
Trouble breathing or shortness of breath
Nausea or vomiting
Increase in pain rating to above 4 for 2 days in a row
Some chemotherapy drugs cause hair to come out. This can include all the hair on your body, such as eyebrows, eyelashes, and pubic hair. Losing your hair can be upsetting because thinning or baldness is a visible reminder that you are being treated for cancer. Keep in mind that your hair will grow back after treatment. Try these coping tips:
Consider cutting your hair short before treatment starts.
Think about getting a wig, hat, or scarf before your hair loss starts. That way, you can get a wig that matches your hair, and you'll be ready with head coverings, if you choose to use them.
Because your scalp may be more sensitive to temperature and sun, protect it with sunscreen and hats or scarves.
A hot flash is also called a hot flush. It is a sudden rush of warmth to the face, neck, upper chest, and back--with or without sweating. It can last for a few seconds to an hour or more. Hot flashes are likely if you've had your ovaries removed. Hot flashes can also occur with chemotherapy. Some women have mild symptoms, while others have more severe ones. In many cases, hot flashes stop when treatment stops. Some women report that hot flashes last for years, even after treatment ends.
To ease them, try these tips:
Limit your intake of hot drinks, caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods.
Avoid strenuous exercise.
Layer your clothing so that you can add or remove as needed.
Stay out of very warm environments.
Use sprays or moist wipes to help lower skin temperature.
Ask your doctor about relaxation training or acupuncture.
Ask your doctor about medications you can take to help ease symptoms.
Throughout your treatment, your doctor will take small samples of your blood for blood tests. One thing he or she is checking for is your white blood cell count. Many types of chemotherapy can cause low white blood cell counts. This is called neutropenia. Without enough white blood cells, your body may not be able to fight infection. If your doctor tells you that your white blood cell count is low, take these actions to stay healthy:
Avoid crowds or people with colds.
Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer throughout the day to kill germs.
Call your doctor right away if you have any of these signs of infection: a temperature of 100.5°F (38°C) or higher, severe chills, cough, pain, a burning sensation during urination, or any sores or redness.
Insomnia can be caused by anxiety, depression, or your cancer treatment. Use these tips to improve your rest:
Keep a regular bedtime schedule.
Use your bed only for sleeping, not watching TV.
If you don't fall asleep within 15 minutes, get up, do something else, and try again later.
Avoid stimulants such as caffeine and tobacco, especially close to bedtime.
Don't eat, drink fluids, or exercise close to your bedtime.
Avoid long naps during the day.
Removal of the ovaries and certain types of chemotherapy will cause menopausal symptoms in women who've not yet reached menopause. This includes symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, weight changes, and no longer having menstrual periods:
If you still have 1 of your ovaries, talk with your doctor about birth control before treatment begins.
Talk with your doctor about ways to manage menopausal symptoms, such as using lubricants for vaginal dryness, doing mild exercise, and talking with a therapist about mood swings or signs of depression.
Report any unusual bleeding to your doctor.
Continue with regular pelvic exams.
Also see vaginal dryness, hot flashes, mood swings, and weight changes.
It's normal to experience emotional changes, both during and after cancer treatment. Even if cancer treatment is successful, many people experience fears about what the future holds. Women who have had their ovaries removed may also have mood swings as part of surgically induced menopause. Talk with your doctor or nurse about ways to manage these changes and try these tips:
Be as open as you can with loved ones about your fears.
Remember that exercise, sleeping, and eating well can greatly improve your mood.
Consider asking for a referral to a psychiatrist, psychologist, or other counselor.
Look into cancer support groups.
Some types of chemotherapy may cause mouth sores. Mouth sores may hurt and make it hard to eat.
To prevent sores in your mouth, take these actions:
Brush your teeth after meals and before bedtime; gently floss every day.
Keep your mouth and lips clean and moist.
Use sugar-free candies or gums to increase moisture in your mouth.
To ease the pain if you get sores in your mouth, take these actions:
Avoid alcohol and mouthwashes containing alcohol because they may irritate the sores.
Avoid hot, rough, or spicy foods because they may irritate the sores.
Avoid tobacco because it may irritate the sores. Smoking can also make you more susceptible to sores.
Ask your doctor about topical mouth medications.
Take over-the-counter pain medication, such as Tylenol (acetaminophen), if necessary.
Call your doctor or nurse if your temperature reaches 100.5°F (38°C) or higher.
Nausea or vomiting as a result of chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer may range from barely noticeable to severe. It may help you to understand the different types of nausea:
Acute-onset nausea and vomiting. This occurs within a few minutes to several hours after chemotherapy. The worst episodes tend to begin 5 to 6 hours after treatment, and the symptoms end within the first 24 hours.
Delayed-onset vomiting. This develops more than 24 hours after treatment.
Anticipatory nausea and vomiting. This is learned from previous experiences with vomiting. As you prepare for the next dose of chemotherapy, you may anticipate that nausea and vomiting will occur as it did previously, which triggers the actual reflex.
Breakthrough vomiting. This occurs despite treatment to prevent it. It requires additional treatment.
Refractory vomiting. This occurs after one or more chemotherapy treatments--essentially, you're no longer responding to antinausea treatments.
To prevent nausea, take these actions. Most nausea can be prevented:
Ask your doctor about getting a prescription medicine to control nausea and vomiting. Then make sure you take it as directed. If you are vomiting and cannot take the medicine, call your doctor or nurse.
If you have bothersome nausea and vomiting even though you are taking your medicine, call your doctor or nurse. Your medicine can be changed.
To help ease nausea or vomiting if you have it, try these tips:
Try eating foods and drinking beverages that were easy to take or made you feel better when you've had the flu or have been nauseated in the past. These might include bland foods, sour candy, pickles, dry crackers, ginger ale, flat soda, or others.
Do not eat fatty or fried foods, very spicy foods, or very sweet foods.
Eat room-temperature or cold foods. The smells from hot foods may make your nausea worse.
Ask your doctor or nurse if he or she can help you learn a relaxation exercise. This may make you feel less anxious and more in control, and decrease your nausea.
Ask your doctor or nurse about using acupressure bands on your wrists, which may help to decrease your nausea.
If you have numbness, tingling, or weakness in your hands and feet, you may have nerve damage called peripheral neuropathy. Some types of chemotherapy are known to cause this. Other signs of this problem are ringing in your ears or difficulty telling if an item is hot or cold. If you have symptoms such as these, take these precautions to protect yourself:
Take extra care walking and moving so that you don't fall.
Use warm, not hot, water for bathing to prevent burns. Consider using a shower chair or railing.
If your daily activities become too difficult, ask your doctor for a referral to an occupational therapist or a physical therapist. They can help teach you new ways of doing things so that you can stay as active as possible.
Take extra care when driving (you may have trouble feeling the gas and brake pedals). Ask friends and family to drive you places.
Chemotherapy for ovarian cancer may cause muscle or joint pain. When it occurs, it usually happens 48 to 72 hours after treatment. Pain can range from mild to severe and is usually felt in the shoulders, hips, and knees. Always tell your doctor or nurse about any muscle or joint pain. There is medication available that can help.
Here are some tips to reduce pain:
Rest when necessary
Massage the sore area
Take a warm bath
Put heat on the sore area
You may also have pain from the cancer itself or from surgical incisions. Try these tips to ease the pain:
Take your pain medications regularly; don't wait for your pain to become severe.
Take steps to avoid constipation, a common side effect of pain medications.
Change your activity level. See if resting or moving around more helps you feel better.
Distract yourself with music, funny videos, or computer games.
Use relaxation techniques, such as yoga or meditation, or guided imagery exercises. Ask your doctor or nurse where you can learn more about these.
Removing the ovaries can result in sexual changes. The psychological stress of coping with cancer can also affect your ability to enjoy sex. Before treatment, ask your doctor what you can expect. Knowing what to expect may help you cope.
Taking these actions may help you cope with these changes:
Talk with your partner about changes in your desire or ability to have sex.
See a counselor who specializes in sexual problems.
Discuss it with your doctor and other members of your health care team. They may be able to refer you to a sexual rehabilitation program.
Radiation treatment can cause dry or burned skin in the area being treated. With some types of chemotherapy, you may also have nail changes, such as splitting, or slower growth. Try these tips:
Protect your skin from sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., by covering up and wearing sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 15.
Ask your doctor or nurse what kind of lotion you can use to moisturize and soothe your skin in the radiation area. If you want to apply lotion or cream before therapy, it must be applied at least 4 hours before.
Wear loose, soft clothing over the treated area. Cotton underwear can help prevent further irritation.
Don't scratch, rub, or scrub treated skin. After washing, gently blot dry.
Don't bandage skin with tape. If you must bandage it, use paper tape and ask your nurse to help you place the dressings so that you can avoid irritation.
Don't apply heat or cold to the treated area. Bathe only with lukewarm water because it's less drying.
If you must shave the treated area, use only an electric shaver because it's less irritating. Don't use lotion before shaving. Avoid hair-removal products. Both can irritate the skin.
Keep your nails well trimmed and clean so you don't accidentally scratch yourself.
Tiredness is a very common symptom of ovarian cancer and side effect from chemotherapy and radiation treatments. You may feel only slightly tired, or you may suffer from extreme fatigue.
Taking these actions may help increase your energy level. Fatigue can last for months after treatment ends:
Take action to treat a poor appetite, because eating improperly can make you tired.
If your fatigue is severe or chronic, ask for help with routine tasks that can drain your energy, such as grocery shopping or housework. Some people reduce their hours at work.
If your red blood cell count is low, be sure to follow the tips under Anemia above.
You may have mild problems with concentration and memory during and after chemotherapy. Being tired can make this worse.
Taking these actions may help:
Make lists and write down important information.
Use other tools to help organize your life, such as calendars, pill dispensers, or alarm clocks.
After ovarian cancer surgery, you may experience frequent urination or problems emptying your bladder. Symptoms such as pain or burning while using the bathroom could mean a urinary tract infection. Do these things for relief:
Report any symptoms to your doctor. Medication can help.
Try emptying your bladder regularly.
Ask your doctor or nurse about special incontinence hygiene products.
Vaginal dryness can be a bothersome side effect of sudden menopause from having your ovaries removed. In addition to vaginal dryness, lowered estrogen levels may cause women to experience vaginal thinning and difficult or painful intercourse. Lubricants can help with some of these problems. Vaginal infections may also occur more often. When you talk with your doctor about these problems, make sure he or she knows you've had cancer. Try these methods to ease symptoms:
Use over-the-counter vaginal moisturizers and lubricants, such as Replens, Gyne-Moistrin, or Lubrin.
Before sexual activity, use water-soluble lubricants, such as K-Y Jelly or Astroglide.
Ask your doctor about products that may help replace estrogen vaginally.
As relief for a yeast infection, try over-the-counter antifungal creams, but see your gynecologist for symptoms that do not go away.
Chemotherapy can sometimes cause weight gain. Take these actions to help manage your weight:
Increase the amount of your daily exercise. Strive to be active every day.
Eat a balanced, low-calorie diet.
Increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you eat. Also, drink more water. These strategies can help fill you up--and are good for your overall health--without adding a lot of calories.
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Question: Allison, we have heard that there is a housing tax included in the health care bill. We are trying to sell our home this year and we are concerned this will be a huge tax for us. What do we need to know?
Answer: The presidential election has renewed the debate about the administration's health care bill. I have received many questions about a possible 3.8 percent tax on home sales in the bill. The following is some information that should help clear up the questions for you. "Keeping Matters Current" is the source for the following information:
I am certainly not an accountant and give you this information just as a simple answer to the misconceptions. Please always remember that when it comes to IRS regulations, you should always check with your accountant for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
A little history on the confusion
Fact Check.org explains it this way:
The truth is that only a tiny percentage of home sellers will pay the tax. First of all, only those with incomes over $200,000 a year ($250,000 for married couples filing jointly) will be subject to it. And even for those who have such high incomes, the tax still won't apply to the first $250,000 on profits from the sale of a personal residence - or to the first $500,000 in the case of a married couple selling their home.
We can understand how this misconception got started. The law itself is couched in highly technical language that only a qualified tax expert can fully grasp. (This provision begins on page 33 of the reconciliation bill that was passed and signed into law.) And it does say the tax falls on "net gain ... attributable to the disposition of property." That would include the sale of a home. But the bill also says the tax falls only on that portion of any gain that is "taken into account in computing taxable income" under the existing tax code. And the fact is, the first $250,000 in profit on the sale of a primary residence (or $500,000 in the case of a married couple) is excluded from taxable income already. (That exclusion doesn't apply to vacation homes or rental properties.)
The Joint Committee on Taxation, the group of nonpartisan tax experts that Congress relies on to analyze tax proposals, underscores this in a footnote on page 135 of its report on the bill. The note states: "Gross income does not include ... excluded gain from the sale of a principal residence."
And just to be sure, we checked with William Ahern, director of policy and communications for the nonprofit, pro-business Tax Foundation. "Some home sales would see a tax increase under this bill," Ahern told us, "but it would have to be a second home or a principal residence generating [a gain of] more than $250,000 ($500,000 for a couple)."
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The following simple explanation comes from midiShaw:
The tax will affect those sellers of real property who will be otherwise taxed on capital gains under current tax laws. Under current laws, if you sell your primary residence and meet the 'time ' criteria, you are exempt up to $250,000 or $500,000 (filing individually or jointly). Any amount realized OVER that amount is taxable under current tax schedules based on income. As such, this new tax will apparently be added to the current capital gains tax burden IF your income is over $200,000/$250,000 (filing individually or jointly). For those selling second homes and investment properties, the tax, once again, will be applied to the amount of gain realized.
We offer this just as an explanation. Remember, when it comes to IRS regulations, you should check with your accountant for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Here are the details in simplest terms:
Here are the 10 things you need to know about the 3.8 percent tax according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR):
1.) When you add up all of your income from every possible source, and that total is less than $200,000 ($250,000 on a joint tax return), you will not be subject to this tax.
2.) The 3.8 percent tax will never be collected as a transfer tax on real estate of any type, so you'll never pay this tax at the time that you purchase a home or other investment property.
3.) You'll never pay this tax at settlement when you sell your home or investment property. Any capital gain you realize at settlement is just one component of that year's gross income.
4.) If you sell your principal residence, you will still receive the full benefit of the $250,000 (single tax return)/$500,000 (married filing joint tax return) exclusion on the sale of that home. If your capital gain is greater than these amounts, then you will include any gain above these amounts as income on your Form 1040 tax return. Even then, if your total income (including this taxable portion of gain on your residence) is less than the $200,000/$250,000 amounts, you will not pay this tax. If your total income is more than these amounts, a formula will protect some portion of your investment.
5.) The tax applies to other types of investment income, not just real estate. If your income is more than the $200,000/$250,000 amount, then the tax formula will be applied to capital gains, interest income, dividend income and net rents (i.e., rents after expenses).
6.) The tax goes into effect in 2013. If you have investment income in 2013, you won't pay the 3.8 percent tax until you file your 2013 Form 1040 tax return in 2014. The 3.8 percent tax for any later year will be paid in the following calendar year when the tax returns are filed.
7.) In any particular year, if you have no income from capital gains, rents, interest or dividends, you'll never pay this tax, even if you have millions of dollars of other types of income.
8.) The formula that determines the amount of 3.8 percent tax due will always protect $200,000 ($250,000 on a joint return) of your income from any burden of the 3.8 percent tax. For example, if you are single and have a total of $201,000 income, the 3.8 percent tax would never be imposed on more than $1000.
9.) It's true that investment income from rents on an investment property could be subject to the 3.8 percent tax. But: The only rental income that would be included in your gross income and therefore possibly subject to the tax is net rental income: gross rents minus expenses like depreciation, interest, property tax, maintenance and utilities.
10.) The tax was enacted along with the health care legislation in 2010. It was added to the package just hours before the final vote and without review. NAR strongly opposed the tax at the time, and remains hopeful that it will not go into effect. The tax will no doubt be debated during the upcoming tax reform debates in 2013.
Hope that answers your questions! The bottom line is that yes, there is a tax included in the bill, and it really doesn't amount to as much as you might have thought.
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