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With the entire Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, upheld by the Supreme Court, states like Mississippi which had federal lawsuits against it will now have to abide by it.
At the center of the controversial law is the requirement that all Americans buy health insurance by 2014. In it's 5-4 ruling to uphold that provision, the high court said the requirement to have insurance is a tax, which makes it constitutional. For the more than half a million people who are uninsured in Mississippi, if policies are not in place by 2014 it means a fee of $285 per family or 1 percent of income, whichever is greater.
"That's disappointing. It's one of the largest tax increases on the American people in modern history," said Governor Phil Bryant. "The president himself said and argued several times that this was not a tax, it was indeed a penalty."
Program director for the Mississippi Health Advocacy Program, Corey Wiggins, says whatever you call it; it's a win for working Mississippi families.
"It's that security that when you walk out the door and you go to work and do your days work that you know that you're providing for your family," said Wiggins.
The law allows kids to stay on their parents insurance until age 26 and companies can't deny coverage for pre-existing conditions. Former Mississippi Medical Association president, Dr. Thomas Joiner says while some benefits are well intended, government coverage doesn't come without strings.
"The government is not going to tell you, you can go take care of this person. They're going to say you can take care of this person, but you can only do this, this or this and that's the problem," said Joiner.
Many state and congressional lawmakers are coming out against the ruling calling it an intrusion of the federal government and a burden on taxpayers. Governor Phil Bryant even has a pending lawsuit claiming the Act violates privacy laws.
"That hasn't been ruled on, we're going to push hard. Senator Chris McDaniel represents me on that lawsuit and I hope we find our way to the Supreme Court, " said Bryant. "This fight is not over."
On the state level, the court did reject the mandatory medicaid expansion provision, which ensures states like Mississippi cannot lose federal funding if the state does not expand medicaid programs.

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After seven years of delivering the weather forecast to the nation, Sam Champion said goodbye Wednesday to his "Good Morning America" family and fans.
The veteran meteorologist, who has spent 25 years with ABC News, is leaving for a new position with The Weather Channel. Champion will work as an on-air host and managing editor. He will also anchor a new flagship morning channel at the cable network starting in 2014.
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Web of Science® Times Cited: 8Daniel Forsberg, Claes Lundström, Mats Andersson, Ludvig Vavruch, Hans Tropp and Hans Knutsson Fully automatic measurements of axial vertebral rotation for assessment of spinal deformity in idiopathic scoliosis Physics in Medicine and Biology, 2013, 58(6), 1775-1787. Fulltext Web of Science® Times Cited: 6Annica Öhrn, Johan Elfström, Hans Tropp and Hans Rutberg What can we learn from patient claims?: Analysing of patient injuries following orthopaedic surgery Altmetric usage: 6 Patient Safety in Surgery, 2012, 6(2), 1-6. Fulltext Annica Öhrn, Anders Olai, Hans Rutberg, Per Nilsen and Hans Tropp Adverse events in spine surgery in Sweden: A comparison of patient claims data and national quality register (Swespine) data Altmetric usage: 1 Acta Orthopaedica, 2011, 82(6), 727-731. Web of Science® Times Cited: 7Svante Berg, Hans Tropp and Gunnar Leivseth Disc height and motion patterns in the lumbar spine in patients treated with total disc replacement or fusion for discogenic back pain: Results from a randomized controlled trial Altmetric usage: 4 The spine journal, 2011, 11(11), 991-998. Web of Science® Times Cited: 17Peter Fritzell, Svante Berg, Fredrik Borgström, Tycho Tullberg and Hans Tropp Cost effectiveness of disc prosthesis versus lumbar fusion in patients with chronic low back pain: randomized controlled trial with 2-year follow-up: Altmetric usage: 4 European spine journal, 2011, 20(7), 1001-1011. Web of Science® Times Cited: 16Svante Berg, Tycho Tullberg, Bjoern Branth, Claes Olerud and Hans Tropp Total disc replacement compared to lumbar fusion: a randomised controlled trial with 2-year follow-up Altmetric usage: 1 EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL, 2009, 18(10), 1512-1519. Web of Science® Times Cited: 58Svante Berg, Peter Fritzell and Hans Tropp Sex life and sexual function in men and women before and after total disc replacement compared with posterior lumbar fusion The spine journal, 2009, 9(12), 987-994. Web of Science® Times Cited: 19Gerd Perneros and Hans Tropp Development, validity, and reliability of The Assessment of Pain and Occupational Performance (POP): a new instrument using two dimensions in the investigation of disability in back pain. The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society, 2009, 9(6), 486-98. Web of Science® Times Cited: 5Eva-Lena Larsson, Stig Aaro, Peter Ahlinder, Helena Normelli, Hans Tropp and Birgitta Öberg Long-term follow-up of functioning after spinal surgery in patients with Rett syndrome European spine journal(European spine journal(ISSN 0940-6719)(EISSN 1432-0932), 2009, 18(4), 506-511. Fulltext Web of Science® Times Cited: 5Mark Laslett, B McDonald, C N Aprill, Hans Tropp and Birgitta Öberg Clinical predictors of screening lumbar zygapophyseal joint blocks: development of clinical prediction rules The spine journal, 2006, 6(4), 370-379. Annika Öhrn, Hans Tropp, Johan Scheer, Bengt Horn, Hans Rutberg and Johan Elfström Flest vårdskador inom ortopedi, visar Patientförsäkringen. Skadepanorama och vårdkonsumtion för denna patientgrupp har klartlagts. Läkartidningen, 2006, 103, 534-539. Mark Laslett, B McDonald, Hans Tropp, C N Aprill and Birgitta Öberg Agreement between diagnoses reached by clinical examination and available reference standards: A prospective study of 216 patients with lumbopelvic pain BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2005, 6, . Web of Science® Times Cited: 30Kersti Samuelsson, Hans Tropp, Eva Nylander and Björn Gerdle The effect of rear-wheel position on seating ergonomics and mobility efficiency in wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries: A pilot study Journal of rehabilitation research and development, 2004, 41(1), 65-74. Web of Science® Times Cited: 17Kersti Samuelsson, Hans Tropp and Björn Gerdle Shoulder pain and its consequences in paraplegic spinal cord-injured, wheelchair users Spinal Cord, 2004, 42(1), 41-46. Web of Science® Times Cited: 44Tomas Reigo, Hans Tropp and Toomas Timpka Absence of back disorders in adults and work-related predictive factors in a 5-year perspective European spine journal, 2001, 10(3), 215-220. Web of Science® Times Cited: 6Tomas Reigo, Hans Tropp and Toomas Timpka Clinical findings in a population with back pain: Relation to one-year outcome and long-term sick leave Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, 2000, 18(4), 208-214. Web of Science® Times Cited: 5Tomas Reigo, Toomas Timpka and Hans Tropp The epidemiology of back pain in vocational age groups Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, 1999, 17(1), 17-21. Thomas Reigo, Hans Tropp and Toomas Timpka Pain drawing evaluation–the problem with the clinically biased surgeon: Intra- and interobserver agreement in 50 cases related to clinical bias Acta Orthopaedica, 1998, 69(4), 408-411. Hans Tropp, Kersti Samuelsson and L. Jorfeldt Power output for wheelchair driving on a treadmill compared with arm crank ergometry British Journal of Sports Medicine, 1997, 31(1), 41-44. Kersti Samuelsson, H. Larsson, Mikael Thyberg and Hans Tropp Back pain and spinal deformity: common among wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1996, 3(1), 28-32. Ph.D. ThesesSvante Berg On Total Disc Replacement 2010. 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The past few days have been really exiting – so many different sightings of animals interacting with one another. Not too long ago, we had two male hippos battling it out in one of our dams, real serious fight – water splashing everywhere, blood coming from the hippos mouths, spit almost flying on our faces… A real show of muscle! But it was an amazing sighting! A few days after that, we had our newly released male cheetah chasing blue wildebeest around and jackals around in an open plains. However, the best sighting was about a day ago. Our pride of lions killed a female buffalo while in the background, there were three rhinos just having a drink of water and enjoying the show. It didn't stop there – after that, our big male lion and his lioness came and stole the carcass from the pride and drove them away. And the very next day, we had a lovely interaction between our lion cubs and mother with some buffalo. I didn't go on drive tonight, but I heard from the other rangers that there were several leopard sighting all over Kapama and all in the same drive. It's been a really exciting week and looking forward to my next drive, to see what new adventures await us.
Story by Jakes (River Lodge)
The Southern White Faced Scops Owl is a small owl easily recognizable by the very striking white facial disc with a border of black plumage. It has large, bright orange eyes, which are surrounded with black colours. They are 25cm in height and they weigh around 200gms, making them one of the smallest owls in Southern Africa.
This species is found singly or in pairs, where the female will lay a clutch of 2 or 3 eggs in an old stick nest of many other bird species. If these abandoned nests are not available, they will nest in natural tree holes. The young chicks will start flying at roughly 33 days.
These nocturnal owls are very well known for their ability to "transform" their shape. If they are alarmed, they have a way of escaping detection – they can elongate their bodies and contract their plumage, making themselves look taller and thinner. At the same time, they can narrow their very bright eyes into slits, making their faces less visible. To create the illusion of being much larger and more aggressive, they will open and raise their wings, creating a large "semi-circle" around their bodies – and then fluff out their feathers to further increase their apparent size.
According to tradition, owls are considered to be the wisest of all birds. Their large eyes give the impression of intelligence, so they are often depicted in stories as wise and knowledgeable.
In our world full of endless activity and distractions, being able to sit quietly is a lost art.
Story by Chané (River Lodge)
It is the first drive for my new guests. They were staying for two nights so the plan was to maybe track down one of the big 5. There was no pressure yet and everything was still new and exciting to them. So the drive went along smoothly as we looked at birds, trees and general game like impala and giraffe.
After about an hour, we came across some lion tracks. It seemed to be quite fresh so we decided to follow them. They led us into and down a riverbed. I will never complain as I enjoy driving in the sand every now and then. Further along we came across some rhino tracks going in the same direction as the lions. But since we decided to follow the lions, the rhino tracks didn't bother us too much when they veered off to the north.
As I stopped at one of the nicer tracks to explain to the guests about how we go along identifying the tracks, my tracker spotted a rhino not too far ahead of us. He must have been dreaming because as we drove around the corner there was nothing. But I trust my tracker and if he insists that he saw a rhino, then he saw a rhino. He could see tracks of them going north again. I couldn't, showing why he is the tracker and I am not. We drove north and sure as daylight there was a different one of the big 5 – the buffalo. This may sound weird, but at quick glance, a buffalo can look identical to a rhino, especially in the thick bush. Again my tracker said that the tracks keep going north, so after a while we continued north, completely forgetting about the serious lion tracking we were busy with. And suddenly there they were – beautiful white rhino females, standing larger than life in the middle of the road.
After we enjoyed the rhinos for a while, we thought about the lion tracks again and decided against it. Don't want to spoil the guests too much on the first experience. So we headed to an open area to enjoy sundowner drinks as the sun disappeared over the horizon and giraffes gracefully walking across the open plains. Great ending to another perfect day in Africa.
Story by Jacques (River Lodge)
Our safari was almost complete. We only had one night drive and a morning drive left. It was time to look for what we haven't seen yet. The answer – lion cubs. Setting out, all the other rangers were determined to find a leopard. So we were alone. We did however have an idea of where the animals had been by trying tracking them that morning. But they hadn't been found yet. And the tracks disappeared because of a soft rain all day. So this was going to be a mission from the start.
As we drove around, we started losing hope – there was no fresh tracks to be found, and the spots that were most likely to be their end destination turned up empty. Until that one unknown turn you go around and they are, lying on the road. Mom and the older sisters sleeping while the cubs play around and on top of them. It turned out to be fantastic. With everybody else still looking for leopard, that ensured that we had the sighting to ourselves for as long as we wanted. Then however, we got thirsty for more.
We made our way to a nice open spot, far enough away from the lions to enjoy a sun downer drink. Just as the guests were finishing up their last sips, we heard a lion roaring. Then a few minutes later another roar. Closer this time. So we packed up and got back onto the vehicle. It didn't take as long to find the big male walking along slowly up the road, marking his territorial boundaries after the rain. He walked closer to the car and flopped down a little distance away from us, but still facing the vehicle. We got the opportunity for some amazing photographs and then he started to roar. Lying down, head up. Full volume roar. It sounded like it came right from the stomach, straight through the car! Awestruck, we realized again the immense presence this magnificent animal has wherever it goes. And there is no place I would have rather been at that moment than right there. Beautiful, amazing Africa
Story by Jacques (River Lodge)
This afternoon, we had a breeding herd of buffalo with many calves that moved through the southern parts of the reserve. For the majority of the females, the 11 month gestation period is now over. Now that the bush is lush and green, there is enough food and water for a few big herds. Herds of buffalo don't stay in one area as they are always moving from one area to another looking for good water and good grazing areas. All the bachelor herds that we had wandering around last couple of month have now seemed to have moved back to the breeding herds. Our trusted old dagga boys are still around, always close to waterholes or mud pans to keep them cool in the harsh African sun.
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COUPEVILLE, Wash. (AP) — A crab fisherman is missing from a 32-foot boat that was found empty with its motor running off Penn Cove on Whidbey Island.
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Sara and Barker, who now hosts a radio sports talk show in Birmingham, Ala., have been seen together on some of her tour dates, and she recently appeared at a photo shoot sporting an Alabama Crimson Tide T–shirt. Sara was Jay's in–studio guest the day after Thanksgiving and has called in to the show several times since. SaraÂs highly–publicized divorce from husband Craig Schelske was finalized this past September.
[1] http://www.countryweekly.com/news/cma-music-fest-tickets-going-fast
[2] http://www.countryweekly.com/news/cmt-announces-first%E2%80%93round-award-finalists


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In the Trenches NYE
Once again I found myself ringing in the New Year with co-workers. Not that they're not fun to be around, but it's not like I can dance and kiss them at midnight.
It's funny though to watch the admissions though the night. Until midnight, there was nothing. The ED was dead. Just a couple of the usual detritus of abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting and the requisite psych hold. But after midnight it was all ETOH-related. ETOH/Fall, knee injury, ETOH, fall with back pain and since I was in charge of the observation unit as well that night, I was getting the calls.
"Yeah, we need an obs bed for a "syncope" patient." said the house supervisor
"Syncope huh? You mean falling down drunk, right?"
And the night continued like that. Syncope chick tested positive for coke, ETOH, a UTI and Trich. But denied that she drank, takes drugs or smokes (we didn't go into the sleeping around part…) I learned that you could test positive for coke just by being around people smoking meth! I never knew!
All in all it was much the same as every other night. But for a New Year, with a full moon it could have been much worse.
How I Spent New Year's
Being the lucky devil I am, I spent the start of 2008 at work. But what a night it was. So instead of a New Year's look back or Top Ten list or any other
nonsense fun stuff that bloggers usually trot out to end the ear with, I present my favorite things from working New Year's Eve.
Best thing overheard: "Yes, that's right, the Beverly Hillbillies are coming to pick me up to take me home!" said the slightly demented older lady.
Best thing said by a patient's friend: "So how is that crazy bitch?" said with a spot-on English accent.
Best patient-family interaction: "Shut up momma'! Everyone here is telling the truth now go back to sleep!" said the daughter of the slightly paranoid older woman claiming no one had been telling her the truth all night.
Best moment by our intrepid tele tech: not notifying the nurse that her patient's heart rate had shot up to 180. And also missing another patient converting to sinus, then a-fib, then back to sinus and another dropping out of a-fib into a junctional rhythm. Yes, we are responsible for the monitor, but when you're elbow deep in something lovely, you need someone to watch your back. He got set straight and afterward each time a patient broke wind our pagers went off.
Best way to ring in the New Year: cleaning up a minor blowout of tube feeding fecal matter at 5 minutes past midnight on a total care patient.
Sure it wasn't the best way to ring in the New Year, nor the worst, but based on that, there's only one way to go: up.
Oh yeah, someone got a new laptop for Christmas…now they can blog from the living room, or Starbucks, or the mall, or downtown or…
It's quarter to seven in the AM and I've slept all of about 3 hours. I laid down to sleep and fell asleep, only to wake about 3 hours later. I didn't think I would have a problem flipping to day-side this time. But I am having trouble. I've been on nights schedule for 3 three weeks straight thanks to "issues" with my (read: the floor ) schedule. Y'know, the lovely 3 on, 1 off, 1 on, 1 off, 2 on…and on, never fully able to flip into day-side, nor completely on the night-side. Kind of in a temporal purgatory, where one is always tired, no matter what you do.
My doc (bless her) wrote Ambien for me, to help, "ease the transition." I felt like I wouldn't need it tonight. And, when I realized I did, it was far too late to take it. I can't be sporting and Ambien hangover for half of the day. As is the norm this time of year there is much to do. Presents to wrap, cookies to bake, houses to clean, in-laws to run away from and the general manic overload of the season. I'm glad I don't have to drive anywhere for Christmas. For once, everyone is headed our way. And methinks that is the root of the problem.
Honestly, I do like my in-laws. My mother-in-law is great. Her words of encouragement in nursing school always haunt me, "if I ever heard that you said 'this is the CNA's job,' I (all $1.25, soaking wet of her) will personally kick your butt!" Her ex-husband, my wife's stepfather (guess that makes him my ex-stepfather-in-law?) is a whole other ballgame. I know everything I have heard about him is tainted by the experience of those who lived through it, but I have seen his worst side on more than one occasion. It ain't pretty. Like many of my difficult patients, I have learned to handle him and at times like him a little. But having him here carrying along the tension that exists between him and the rest of the family will make life a little more difficult.
It appears that I will have to "cowboy-up" and muddle through this episode much like any other I have muddled through in the last 9 years (soon to be 10) I have been a part of the family. And I hate to say it, but I'm almost looking forward to going back to work next week.
Besides the nagging dread of the in-laws, to top it all off, the cherry on top, I'm coming down with the "crud" as well. Sniffling, coughing, general malaise, post-nasal drip – the works. Yes, it going to be a Merry Christmas indeed.
Now that I've cast a pall on anyone reading this, let me reassure you: I have grown to love the Holidays. After working in the airline industry, I hated the Holidays. It was the busiest time of the year. Now, I love it. I will enjoy it. Now as in "Christmas Vacation" it may take a little help from Jack Daniels, or in this case, Captain Morgan, but I will survive. And maybe even have a little fun!
Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Favorite Recent Admission Diagnosis
Chest Pain, Enlarged Left Testicle
Enlarged? Yes, it was bigger than my fist. Painful? I do believe so, although he didn't really seem to complain much about it. Did he have to sit down to pee? Do you really want to know that answer? The poor bastard…
May you all have a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving!
Me? I'm going to work.
Peace and love…
WTF?! It's only November.
That's what I said as I cruised down auto row this evening on the way home with teriyaki take away. The big dealership already had Christmas decorations up. Yes. Gaudy tinsel scenes hanging from the multitude of light poles, lit up like the Vegas strip. C'mon folks, it's only the 5th of November. Aren't we supposed to wait until at least Thanksgiving? That and I saw Christmas commercials this week. When will the madness stop? Then my wife tells me they've had decorations up at the malls since before Halloween! It just ain't right.
I've seen a lot of helmet related posts out there lately, but this one here takes the cake. 'Tis why I wear a helmet in the first place.


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I may have overreacted a bit. [itsmejulia.com]
Previously (as in, one day prior):
I'm done.
It's not worth it
Barry Davis, Eugene Lawyer
Or, How Nick Denton's Balls Revived Gawker
The Cruise Indoctrination Video Scientology Tried To Suppress [Gawker]
Nick Denton's Balls [BuzzFeed]
Gawker – Site Summary [Site Meter]
Just this AM, we found the Top 100 Blogs by Blog Juice list by way of Hugh MacLeod's Twitter. The list grabs its data from Text Link Ads Blog Juice Calculator, which ranks blogs by Bloglines subscriptions (my kingdom for some Google Reader data), Alexa ranking, Technorati ranking, and inbound links as per Technorati. In doing so, it provides added depth beyond the years-old Technorati standard of inbound links and yet another list for blogger's to obsess over.
Publisher's Note: To clarify — the Blogebrity list is different from the Technorati and Blog Juice lists, providing a reading on an individual's blogger's notoriety/"juice", as opposed to just blogs. Because these blogs don't write themselves.
As our friends as Mashable pointed out, blogging is celebrating its 10th birthday this weekend.
Here at Blogebrity, we're marking this momentous occasion by getting off of our asses and getting back in the game. Not only will this dormant-for-a-quarter blog be seeing some action again, but some big things are about to start happening at Blogebrity.com, as we finally make good on our promise to effectively document the caste system that is the blogosphere.
In the meantime, keep your eyes on blogebrity.com and twitter.com/blogebrity for all the latest updates from Blogebrity land.
UPDATE: As commenters here and over at Mashable have pointed out, the "birth" event being marked for blogging is at very least questionable, if not utterly erroneous. As the origin story debate rages on amongst blogging scholars, we remain off our asses, working on what comes next here at Blogebrity. Thanks to the WSJ for providing us with a little motivation, even if the historical accuracy of that inspirado is suspect at best.
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Like, you know, the Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie reviewer who "caught the show" (from which the movie spun off) "a few times." Yeah, Dana Stevens says she's paying homage to the show by giving a lazy review. That's great. But I assume the ATHF movie is for fans of the show, and as one of those fans, could I please have a review by someone who likes that style of humor? This review tells me nothing — plenty of people could be bored by ATHF. It's a screwed up style of comedy. Come on, Slate, be a little less lazy than the Aqua Teens.]]>
2. Why hasn't anyone else cloned Gawker Stalker? It's a cash cow; it doubled Gawker's traffic in its first month!]]>
David Lynch is all "Game over, man!"
Dave's relations with bloggers hasn't been the cuddliest — he exchanges abuse with bloggers Mark Pilgrim and Shelley Powers, and he threatened to withdraw his "endorsement" of Valleywag after I made something that's not even quite a gay joke — but his drama mostly arises when he takes things too seriously. It's not that Winer is a dick; it's more that his brain can't process irony.
So hard feelings aside, even I must applaud the Shaker-like simplicity of Winer's blog. Every discrete thought is linkable, the text is readable, the page loads in a jiffy. Winer reliably chimes in about every major political event, and he unabashedly expresses his feelings in the open. To do that for a year behind a pseudonym would be simple. To keep it up for ten years is an admirable achievement. I'd send him cookies if I didn't know he'd throw them out.]]>


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Liverpool ran the R's ragged at Loftus Road, with Luis Suarez's brace and a Daniel Agger header earning the visitors a deserved 3-0 win.
The defeat means QPR end 2012 bottom of the Premier League and eight points adrift of safety.
Few could have predicted such a dire season for the west Londoners after a summer of high-profile acquisitions and, while thoroughly disappointed, chairman Fernandes believes survival is still possible.
"No excuse," he said via his Twitter account, @tonyfernandes. "Lost for words. Back to the drawing board. Woeful performance.
"When we signed all those players. Everyone was full of praise. No one thought we would be in such a mess.not over yet though."
Those comments echoed the sentiments of manager Harry Redknapp, who still believes QPR can stay up.
"I think we'll stay up still," the R's boss said. "You'll think we're mad but I think we will stay up.
"I only want positive people around me, I said that in the dressing room. Those that are moping around, the subs that are not playing, are not playing because they're no good. If they had been any good, I'd be picking them. I don't need miserable faces, I don't need them around me.
"I need people who are upbeat. The next two games are unbelievable, Chelsea away and Tottenham at home - two of the best teams in the country. They are difficult games, but we've got to keep going and I still think we'll do it."
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Our Mission
The University encourages students to think about Life After Lawrence NOW. As part of the Student Affairs division, Career Services provides a comprehensive program to support the relationship between academic planning and career planning within a liberal arts environment. This includes collaborating on strategies to support:
- internships
- graduate/professional school
- career options
In addition, Career Services partners with alumni, faculty and staff to identify networking opportunities, outreach events and programs to assist in planning for Life After Lawrence NOW.


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Have you ever travelled 50 miles to get good grilled barbecue ribs, slices of sweet pineapple bread pudding and gooey mocha fudge cake? I did. I went all the way to Purple Yam's booth at the Dekalb Market in downtown Brooklyn.
Purple Yam Restaurant in Brooklyn participated this year at the open-air Dekalb Market. They served these finger-licking Grilled Barbecue Ribs to customers this past weekend.
What is Dekalb? From their site, this is what I learned :" Dekalb Market is a new community destination in Downtown Brooklyn. Dekalb Market, is housed in a collection of salvaged shipping containers, that bring together Brooklyn's creative entrepreneurs in a community setting that include an incubator farm, events and performance venue, and a collection of eateries and work-sell spaces."
Purple Yam Restaurant is new to Dekalb this year, but they've been selling out to crowds and long lines that have been coming. The Purple Yam crew is there in full force , creatively led by extraordinaire CHEF ROMY DOROTAN and AMY BESA, owners of the restaurant, award-winning cookbook authors of "Memories of Philippine Kitchens".
They started out serving Filipino food at Dekalb the first weekend they were there. But last weekend, they branched out to Asian-fusion, which delighted everyone.
There is only one way to describe Purple Yam's food at Dekalb : VERY GOOD.
Chef Romy marinated these Grilled BBQ Ribs in his special recipe of orange marmalade and spices. At Dekalb, I smelled the delish aroma as the ribs were grazing the grill. I had no qualms digging in with my fingers into the ribs, the meat falling off without hesitation and then tasting the hints of ginger and orange flavors within.
These BBQ Ribs came with a generous heap of fragrant curry rice flavored with spices and seasonings that perfectly complemented the entire grilled barbecue entrée. It was utterly divine. And yes, I was shamelessly devouring this while I just came from another Brooklyn event – the NYC Food bloggers bake sale (more of that in my next post).
For vegetarian options, Purple Yam at Dekalb offered this delightful "Noritaco". You know that delightful nori wrap that encases a sushi? Well, Chef Romy creatively turned it into a taco wrapper….crisp, light and uniquely delightful. An assortment of vegetables and tangy sweet sauces went into this Asian taco.
And what is life without dessert? Purple Yam's famous Pineapple Bread Pudding was right there, front and center. It looked so decadent that I actually ordered it first, even before ordering the ribs. Yes, I am guilty as charged. But it looked so inviting.
And dessert number 2: Marvelous Mocha Fudge Cake. So chocolatey, so gooey, so heavenly. Once the mocha caramel-like syrup was poured on the huge slice I ordered, well then we had a winner ! I personally carried this with me back to my home , and with utter reverence, enjoyed every bite! It was as delicious as a dream!
A big tall glass of refreshing, thirst-quenching Mamacat's Q. Tea's was right there for me to enjoy with my Purple Yam meal.
I had this delightful Ruby Slippers Organic Hibiscus naturally-sweetened iced tea. It was simply superb! This line of iced teas are organic, pure, sweet herbal teas. As their product info revealed, they are "hand-blended herbal teas , caffeine-free and herb-sweetened."
Meet the Purple Yam crew – Chef Romy Dorotan cheerfully greets customers, always has a kind word to say to you and never fails to make you laugh with his stories. Hey, you can even ask him how he made those amazing ribs….he'll generously share his secrets!
And what a great time I had chatting up a storm with the very charming Amy Besa, owner, cookbook author and founder of the "Ang Sariling Atin Heritage Institute", a project to further promote Filipino food and heritage recipes . Amy is the lively spirit behind the counter. She's easy to talk to and you'll enjoy her warm, gregarious nature.
I'm glad we were at Dekalb this past weekend ! What a treat to eat the good food prepared by Chefs Romy Dorotan & Perry Mamaril, Amy Besa and the rest of the great Purple Yam folks! They made the best Asian fusion food on this planet.
How did I find them at Dekalb?I just followed the aroma of the delicious Asian-fusion food…and headed straight to their open-air booth !
Enjoyed a great gastronomic adventure at Purple Yam in Dekalb !
Dekalb Market is on 138 Willouby St.(@Flatbush Ave.), Brooklyn, NY 11201
Purple Yam Restaurant is on 1314 Cortelyou Rd., Brooklyn, NY 11226 ; For more info www.purpleyamnyc.com


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- Cancer 101 Pictures Slideshow
- Breast Cancer Slideshow
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- Patient Comments: Penis Cancer - Stages
- Find a local Oncologist in your town
- Penis cancer facts*
- What is cancer of the penis?
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- What are symptoms and signs of penis cancer?
- How is penile cancer diagnosed?
- What factors affect prognosis and treatment of penile cancer?
- How is staging of penile cancer determined?
- What is the treatment for penis cancer?
- What are treatment options by stage?
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Possible signs of penile cancer include sores, discharge, and bleeding.
These and other symptoms may be caused by penile cancer. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms. A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur:
- Redness, irritation, or a sore on the penis.
- A lump on the penis.
Tests that examine the penis are used to detect (find) and diagnose penile cancer.
The following tests and procedures may be used:
- Physical exam and history: An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking the penis for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems unusual. A history of the patient's health habits and past illnesses and treatments will also be taken.
- Biopsy: The removal of cells or tissues so they can be viewed under a microscope by a pathologist to check for signs of cancer.
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The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following:
- The stage of the cancer.
- The location and size of the tumor.
- Whether the cancer has just been diagnosed or has recurred (come back).
Stages of penile cancer
After penile cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the penis or to other parts of the body.
The process used to find out if cancer has spread within the penis or to other parts of the body is called staging. The information gathered from the staging process determines the stage of the disease. It is important to know the stage in order to plan treatment. The following tests and procedures may be used in the staging process:
- CT scan (CAT scan): A procedure that makes a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body, taken from different angles. The pictures are made by a computer linked to an x-ray machine. A dye may be injected into a vein or swallowed to help the organs or tissues show up more clearly. This procedure is also called computed tomography, computerized tomography, or computerized axial tomography.
- MRI (magnetic resonance imaging): A procedure that uses a magnet, radio waves, and a computer to make a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body. A substance called gadolinium is injected into a vein. The gadolinium collects around the cancer cells so they show up brighter in the picture. This procedure is also called nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMRI).
- Ultrasound exam: A procedure in which high-energy sound waves (ultrasound) are bounced off internal tissues or organs and make echoes. The echoes form a picture of body tissues called a sonogram.
There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body.
The three ways that cancer spreads in the body are:
- Through tissue. Cancer invades the surrounding normal tissue.
- Through the lymph system. Cancer invades the lymph system and travels through the lymph vessels to other places in the body.
- Through the blood. Cancer invades the veins and capillaries and travels through the blood to other places in the body.
When cancer cells break away from the primary (original) tumor and travel through the lymph or blood to other places in the body, another (secondary) tumor may form. This process is called metastasis. The secondary (metastatic) tumor is the same type of cancer as the primary tumor. For example, if breast cancer spreads to the bones, the cancer cells in the bones are actually breast cancer cells. The disease is metastatic breast cancer, not bone cancer.
The following stages are used for penile cancer:
Stage 0 (carcinoma in situ)
In stage 0, abnormal cells are found on the surface of the skin of the penis. These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue. Stage 0 is also called carcinoma in situ.
Stage I
In stage I, cancer has formed and spread to connective tissue just under the skin of the penis.
Stage II
In stage II, cancer has spread to:
- connective tissue just under the skin of the penis and to one lymph node in the groin; or
- erectile tissue (spongy tissue that fills with blood to make an erection) and may have spread to one lymph node in the groin.
Stage III
In stage III, cancer has spread to:
- connective tissue or erectile tissue of the penis and to more than one lymph node on one or both sides of the groin; or
- the urethra or prostate, and may have spread to one or more lymph nodes on one or both sides of the groin.
Stage IV
In stage IV, cancer has spread:
- to tissues near the penis and may have spread to lymph nodes in the groin or pelvis; or
- anywhere in or near the penis and to one or more lymph nodes deep in the pelvis or groin; or
- to distant parts of the body.
Recurrent penile cancer
Recurrent penile cancer is cancer that has recurred (come back) after it has been treated. The cancer may come back in the penis or in other parts of the body.


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Sole Proprietorship
A sole proprietorship is the simplest and most common form used by one-person businesses. Its advantages are that it is quick, uncomplicated, and inexpensive to start.
Your business can only be owned and controlled by you. You can hire others to help you manage the business, but you will have legal responsibility for the business decisions they make that are within the course and scope of their employment.
You and your business are one and the same. There is no separate legal entity, which means you will have unlimited personal responsibility for your businessĺ liabilities and losses. So if your business canĺt pay its utility bill, the electric company can sue you personally. Also, your business has unlimited liability from creditors seeking to collect personal debts from you.
Your business will last as long as youĺre alive and you want to keep it operating. When you die, the business technically no longer exists. The businessĺ assets and liabilities will become part of your estate. As a result, a sole proprietorship can present a greater challenge if you want to pass your business to your heirs without interruption.
Transferring ownership
You can sell all or any portion of a sole proprietorship business any time you wish.
As a sole proprietor, you will be taxed on all income from the business at your individual income tax rate. The business' income and deductible expenses are included on Schedule C of your individual income tax return. A separate federal income tax return is not required for the sole proprietorĺs business; thus, there is no double taxation on profits. However, you will have to pay self-employment tax on your business income.
A sole proprietorship may be the best form if you:
However, as your business grows, a sole proprietorship may no longer be the best organizational form. Increasing the size of your operations means getting more capital from creditors or investors. As your debt-to-equity ratio increases, creditors may become reluctant to lend to the business. To get capital from more investors (owners), you will likely have to change the form of your business.
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Cannery Row
by John Steinbeck
Cannery Row Wealth Quotes
How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
Mack had him. Lee was indebted to Doc—deeply indebted. What Lee was having trouble comprehending was how his indebtedness to Doc made it necessary that he give credit to Mack (20.12)
It's starting to become clear that Doc is the foundation of this whole system of debt and credit. But is there anyone that Doc is in debt to? Well, not exactly. He even funds his own party. But in some way, isn't he grateful to the people of Cannery Row for their friendship?
Quote #8
Also being illegal Dora must be especially philanthropic. Everyone puts the bite on her. If the police give a dance for their pension fund and everyone else gives a dollar, Dora has to give fifty dollars. [ . . . ] Dora's unsung, unpublicized, shameless dirty wages of sin lead the list of donations (3.3)
Talk about indebtedness: if Dora's brothel went out of business, it looks like the cops wouldn't have a pension. Dora's illegal business just might be one of the things keeping Monterey afloat.
Quote #9
Canned peaches were sky high, eight frogs for a No. 2 can. Lee had a stranglehold on the consumers. He was pretty sure that the Thrift Market or Holman's would not approve of this new monetary system. [ . . . ] The poison of greed was already creeping into the innocent and laudable merchandising agreement. Bitterness was piling up. But in Lee's packing case the frogs were piling up too (20.18)
This scene is kind of a low point for Lee Chong, because he's taking advantage of Mack and the boys, who don't have much more than a few frogs to their names. Greediness is going to upset the balance of debt—until Chong forgives the entire balance.


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The Neason name is habitational, derived from any of several places called Nesse in Oldenburg and Friesland.
The surname Neason was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Ness, Nes, Nesser, Nesse, Nessen, Nessel, Nest, Nesh, Neste, Netz, Nas, Nass, Nos, Noss and many more.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Neason research. Another 293 words (21 lines of text) covering the years 1645, 1655, 1771, and 1841 are included under the topic Early Neason History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Thomas Nase, who came to Virginia in 1648; Johan Michael Naser, who settled in England in 1709; Balt. Neff, who arrived in America in 1709; John Michael Naser, who settled in America sometime between 1709 and 1710.
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GUEST MENTOR, Marc Nager, CEO and co-director of Startup Weekend: Culture alone is a great representation of values, and values are core to who we aspire to be. However, oftentimes we find ourselves in a struggle with our aspiring and actual selves as both individuals and organizations. Startups today have to do better than a series of inspirational words in a handbook or on the wall; they have to be intentional about how those values are translated into actual behaviors.
Culture also requires a strong dose of discipline. The discipline element of the equation embodies the way a company's values are actually materialized into day-to-day behaviors.
The following is a relatively simple but powerful exercise that I'd recommend any startup test out. We've utilized this at Startup Weekend in various forms over the years with great success. Be sure to revisit this exercise every time the company hits a new inflection point, and continue to customize.
See what other startup mentors have to say about building a company culture.
1. Define the culture. At a leadership team meeting, preferably off site where everyone is completely engaged and disconnected from the daily grind, take a deep dive into the aspirational values shared by the individuals. Make two columns — one for words that you think define your company and its culture and another being the antithesis for words that you do not want to define your company culture. On post-it notes, gather about 30 to 40 words or short phrases and then revisit each as a group. Get reactions from people and start to prioritize, eliminate, and add until you have a solid six to eight choices in each column. The list we ended up with was something like this:
- Work hard, play hard
- Neutral
- Trust
- Community
- Democracy
- Empowerment
- Action-driven
2. Define the discipline. In a similar setting, have everyone first describe the behaviors that you expect from people at all times as well as the behaviors that everyone should avoid.
This tends to be a more tactical and tangible list, so using every day examples is helpful. Capture the smallest, most trivial things, as those are the things that add up over time. For example, it drives me nuts when our team members don't clean up after themselves when using a conference room. It is both a reflection of how someone views their role within the organization and how they view the organization itself. I view it as an act of laziness and disrespect, and I refuse to include "babysitter or maid" in anyone's job description on our team, including our janitorial service.
For the list of things you want to do at all times, keep it in context of a world with no emotion, only perfect structure. We have called this the military list to capture the essence of what it would be like to work in an organization that only had discipline and no culture. As with culture, refine and prioritize your list. Here is an example of a list you might develop.
- Puts in a full days work.
- Set expectations clearly with team members.
- Have an agenda for any meeting and summarize action items.
- Set and report on goals regularly.
- Clean workspaces.
- Clean public spaces.
- Welcome visitors.
- Acknowledge your own failures.
- No conspiracy theories. Assume nothing.
- See something, say something. Don't let issues fester.
- Don't operate in a silo.
- Evaluate how your decisions, projects, etc. impact other team members before making commitments or decisions.
- Proper email edict. For example, don't CC everyone for everything.
- Be healthy. Rest, exercise and take vacations. Life is too short.
- When you travel on the company's dime, don't book first class.
3. Culture + Discipline = Personality. Analyze how the values and behaviors combine to create what we've called the company's personality. Honestly, the definition of culture fits this the best; however, in almost every practice, culture is tied to an aspirational set of values versus reality. While it is not the exact term, it is easy for everyone to understand how these two work together to create something bigger than either culture or discipline alone. Again, the nuance between culture and personality is that culture, as set by a company or individual, tends to be more aspirational.
This exercise must be predicated by the two previous conversations and should happen a good deal of time after as a useful reflection on how the culture and discipline are put into action every day. Ultimately, it's most helpful to capture stories or examples of real situations or observations that embody what you want the spirit of your organization to be.
Finally, remember that culture isn't something that can be established early on and forgotten. A strong culture must be maintained and addressed regularly by the entire team, especially in times of growth. Be sure that your entire team revisits culture and understands how values and behaviors translate to reality. You'll see positive development and accountability on an individual and organizational level.
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- 1 Alaran Elementals
- 2 Lorwyn–Shadowmoor Elementals
- 3 Maro-Sorcerers
- 4 Ravnican Elementals
- 5 Notable Elementals
- 6 Elemental Lord
- 7 Tribal - Elemental
- 8 Elemental tokens
- 9 Elemental creators
- 10 Creature Update
- 11 References
Alaran Elementals[edit | edit source]
Before the Conflux, they inhabited exclusively in Jund and were characterized as violent beings that spawned from areas of it. But, afterwards they have began to appear in other shards such as Grixis and Naya; Fusion elemental represents a byproduct of the Conflux.
Lorwyn–Shadowmoor Elementals[edit | edit source]
The dual plane of Lorwyn–Shadowmoor possesses two main types of native elementals: the humanoid flamekin/cinders, living beings made of stone and fire, are similar to elementals on other planes. Greater elementals, however, embody not physical elements but the mental concepts. Being an elemental on Lorwyn means being a hybrid of surreal and animal elements that represents the living magic of an idea, thought, or dream. [3] [4]
Flamekin[edit | edit source]
Flamekin (no connection to the flame-kin of Ravnica) are elementals similar in size and shape to humans. Living in the mountains of Lorwyn, they are a passionate race of warriors and shamans who focus their inner flames into weapons in battle. Flamekin are sworn enemies of the elves, who use their treefolk servants to suppress the flamekin and confine them to their mountain homes.
Flamekin resemble humans made of smooth, living black stone with four-fingered hands and horned faces with graceful features; their inner fires blaze through their crowns, joints, and shoulders. Flamekin can control their flames, allowing them to wear textiles and safely interact with non-flamekin.
At some point during the set's early design stage, flamekin were referred to as "salamands,"[5] after the belief among medieval alchemists that salamanders were beings of elemental fire.[6]
Cinders[edit | edit source]
Cinders are the same beings as the Flamekin of Lorwyn. As their name suggests many of the cinders have lost their ability to hold a constant flame making them walking skeletal, smoky remains.[7] According to their legend, the cinders' flames were taken long ago by a traitor known as the Extinguisher, and due to this they have become very bitter. Most cinders want the entire world to suffer as much as they do and thus they attempt to sow chaos and destruction until nothing good remains. Due to the loss of their fire they are extremely jealous of species that still use it, and if fire is spotted by a cinder it will attack ferociously in an attempt to claim the fire for its own.
Greater Elementals[edit | edit source]
Greater elementals are the living embodiments of the abstract mental ideas and concepts dreamed by the people, such as vigor, hostility, and guile. [8] Vastly different in form from other worlds' elementals, the greater elementals take the form of bizarre combinations of natural animals, many of colossal size. [9] They are nonsentient beasts that pursue their own simple needs with little concern for Lorwyn's tribal conflicts. Greater elementals may be born in the Primal Beyond.
Maro-Sorcerers[edit | edit source]
A Maro-Sorcerer, also known as a Force of Nature, is the manifestation of the land, either brought about by strong magic, or of nature's own will. They are found across many worlds, though most known Maro-Sorcerers dwelt on Dominaria.
Ravnican Elementals[edit | edit source]
Elementals are found throughout the city-plane of Ravnica. Most Ravnican elementals are bestial in intelligence, form, and ecological niche, though some distinct races of sentient, humanoid elementals exist on the plane as well.
Cytospawn[edit | edit source]
Cytospawn are huge humanoid elementals created by the Simic Combine, comprised of living cytoplast. They may be derived from root-kin stock.
Flame-Kin[edit | edit source]
Passionate zealots loyal to the cause of the Boros Legion, these flame-kin (no relation to the flamekin of Lorwyn) are fire elementals that have been blessed by the Boros Angels. Flame-kin eventually dissipate, like wildfires without any oxygen or fuel, as their power and existence burn out when a battle or war is finished. Flame-kin are strengthened by magic; though formidable on their own, the application of enchantments grants them devastating power.
Flame-kin resemble humans made of solid, blazing flame. They wear only black armor made by guild smiths.
Forgelings[edit | edit source]
Forgelings are large, demonic-looking, vaguely humanoid elementals made of living rock and magma. They are used by to power the city's furnaces.
Guardians of Vitu-Ghazi[edit | edit source]
Created to guard the Selesnya city-tree, guardians of Vitu-Ghazi are giant-sized elementals of wood and rock made from living trees and green Selesnya crystal.
Root-Kin[edit | edit source]
A race of powerful warriors, root-kin are associated with the Selesnya Conclave and Simic Combine. They are hulking humanoid creatures made of thick, twisting green plant roots. Simic root-kin are often covered in strength-enhancing cytoplasts.
Weirds[edit | edit source]
Weirds are a combination of opposing elements; for example, a combination of fire and water elementals. Weirds were created by Niv-Mizzet during the Katazar-Razblat Elemental Symposium. The dragon, bored with the squabbling of the various elementalists, combined opposing elements to create the paradoxical creatures. The weirds have come to be the ubiquitous lab assistants to the Izzet League, as well as becoming magically bound into a great many forms of machinery and infrastructure to insure proper workings and efficiency.
Weirds tend to be constructed with vaguely humanoid forms, their "skin" being self-sealed "plasmodermic bubbles" containing the diametrically-opposing energies that give them life. Different types of weirds include petrahydroxes (created from living stone as well as fire and water), gelectrodes (created to conduct electricity), and steamcore weirds (the basic type, used to power Izzet machinery).
Wood-Kin[edit | edit source]
Associated with the Gruul Clans, wood-kin are plantlike elementals that share the ferocious nature of their guildmates. They resemble gnarled tree trunks with humanoid heads and limbs. Older wood-kin petrify as they age.
Woodwraiths[edit | edit source]
Woodwraiths are hideous creatures of wood and slime that reproduce by corrupting the land, spreading its genes via black sap into natural fibers. They are used by the Golgari Swarm. The Simic studied woodwraiths as part of their research to create their cytoplasts.
Notable Elementals[edit | edit source]
- Animar
- Ashling
- Ashaya, the Awoken World
- The Horde of Notions - A legend which represents a collective of Lorwyn's greater elementals.
- Mat'Selesnya — The parun of the Selesnya Conclave, formed from the fusion of the original Chorus of the Conclave. She no longer takes an active role in the guild, instead residing in Vitu-Ghazi and only appearing on special occasions such as the Decamillennial.
- Molimo
- Multani
- Omnath
- Silvos — An elemental created through the Mirari's magic in Krosa. It was exiled from its homeland and found a purpose fighting in the Cabal's pits.
- Titania
Elemental Lord[edit | edit source]
- Incandescent Soulstoke is an Elemental Lord.
Tribal - Elemental[edit | edit source]
Lorwyn block featured four Tribal - Elemental cards, which could be fetched by Flamekin Harbinger and are made cheaper by Brighthearth Banneret.
Elemental tokens[edit | edit source]
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|Creature - Elemental
|Creature - Elemental
|Creature - Elemental
|Creature - Elemental
|Creature - Elemental
|Creature - Elemental
|Creature - Elemental
|Creature - Elemental
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|This creature's power and toughness are each equal to the number of creatures you control.
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|Creature - Elemental
|Creature - Elemental
|Creature - Elemental
|Enchantment Creature - Elemental
|Creature - Elemental
|Trample, haste
|Creature - Elemental
|Creature - Elemental
|Trample, haste
|Creature - Elemental
|Creature - Elemental
|Creature - Elemental
| Elemental
named Ashaya, the Awoken World
|Legendary Creature - Elemental
| Elemental
named Lightning Rager
|Creature - Elemental
|Trample, haste, and "At the beginning of the end step, sacrifice this creature."
| Elemental
named Spark Elemental
|Creature - Elemental
| Trample, haste
At the beginning of the end step, sacrifice Spark Elemental.
|Elemental Cat
|Creature - Elemental Cat
|Elemental Shaman
|Creature - Elemental Shaman
|Creature - Elemental Shaman
Elemental creators[edit | edit source]
Elementals are also created by:
- Balduvian Conjurer (2/2 blue Elemental) (not yet processed in Oracle)
- Balduvian Frostwaker (2/2 blue Elemental with Flying)
- Celestial Colonade (4/4 white and blue Elemental with Flying and Vigilance)
- Creeping Tar Pit (3/2 blue and black unblockable Elemental)
- Elemental Uprising (4/4 Elemental with Haste)
- Hissing Quagmire (2/2 black and green Elemental with Deathtouch)
- Embodiment of Fury and Embodiment of Insight (3/3 Elemental with Haste)
- Hydroform (3/3 blue Elemental with Flying)
- Ignition Team (4/4 red Elemental)
- Izzet Keyrune (2/1 blue and red Elemental artifact creature).
- Koth of the Hammer (4/4 red Elemental)
- Lavaclaw Reaches(2/2 black and red Elemental with ": This creature gets +X/+0 until end of turn.")
- Needle Spires (2/1 red and white Elemental with Double strike)
- Nissa, Worldwaker (4/4 colorles Elemental with Trample)
- Raging Ravine (3/3 red and green Elemental with "Whenever this creature attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on it.")
- Skarrg Guildmage (4/4 colorless Elemental)
- Stalking Stones (3/3 colorless Elemental artifact creature)
- Stirring Wildwood (3/4 green and white Elemental creature with reach)
- Wandering Fumarole (1/4 blue and red Elemental with with ": Switch this creature's power and toughness until end of turn." )
- Vastwood Animist (X/X Elemental creature until end of turn, where X is the number of Allies you control)
- Wall of Resurgence (0/0 Elemental with Haste)
- Woodwraith Corrupter (4/4 black and green Elemental Horror)
- The awaken mechanic.
Creature Update[edit | edit source]
Creature types changed into Elemental include:
- Aboroth (Aboroth)
- Ball-Lightning (Ball Lightning)
- Barishi (Barishi)
- Behemoth (Llanowar Behemoth)
- Effigy (Blazing Effigy)
- Force (Force of Nature)
- Mist (Hungry Mist)
- Nature-Spirit (Maro)
- Spawn (Elder Spawn)
- Spuzzem (Floral Spuzzem)
- Thundermare (Thundermare), as well as Horse
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Doug Beyer. (December 12, 2007.) "Goodies from the Mailbag", Daily MTG, magicthegathering.com, Wizards of the Coast. [dead link]
- ↑ Chas Andres. (September 29, 2015.) "Elementals: A Field Guide", magicthegathering.com, Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Doug Beyer. (September 27, 2007.) "Elementalism", Daily MTG, magicthegathering.com, Wizards of the Coast. [dead link]
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast. (January 29, 2008.) "Elemental Art Swap", Daily MTG, magicthegathering.com, Wizards of the Coast. [dead link]
- ↑ Terese Nielsen. (February 27, 2008) Magic Lorwyn Art by Terese Nielsen... who???
- ↑ Wikipedia entry on Salamander (legendary creature)
- ↑ Doug Beyer. (June 11, 2008.) "Allies in Conflict", Daily MTG, magicthegathering.com, Wizards of the Coast. [dead link]
- ↑ Magic Arcana. (November 28, 2007.) "Lorwyn Elemental Swaps", Daily MTG, magicthegathering.com, Wizards of the Coast. [dead link]
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen. (May 21, 2015 .) "It's Elemental", magicthegathering.com, Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic Arcana. (May 25, 2006.) "Dissension Token Art", magicthegathering.com, Wizards of the Coast.


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Secondhand Smoke Hurts Heart Like Smoking
May 23, 2005 -- The heart just doesn't like smoking, no matter who's doing it.
That's the take-home message of a review of research about secondhand smoke's cardiac toll. The report -- published in Circulation -- documents a long list of heart hazards from secondhand smoke.
Wisp for wisp, secondhand smoke's heart damage often rivals that of active smoking, and even a little exposure may have an impact, says the review by Joaquin Barnoya, MD, MPH, and colleagues.
Secondhand smoke's heart effects are "rapid and large," like those of air pollution, say Barnoya and colleagues. How large? On average, the heart effects of even brief secondhand smoke exposure are about 80% to 90% as large as that from chronic active smoking, they say.
An 'Exquisitely Sensitive' Heart
Smokers' hearts bear the biggest burden. They are exposed to more toxins from smoking than people who only get secondhand smoke. But that doesn't appear to make much difference to the heart, says the review.
Passive smoke has a much larger effect on the heart than would be expected from a comparison of the dose of toxins, they write.
Despite the fact that the dose of smoke delivered to active smokers is 100 times or more than that delivered to a passive smoker, the risk of heart disease for smokers is more than two-thirds higher compared with a third higher for passive smokers, says the review.
The cardiovascular system may be "exquisitely sensitive to the toxins in secondhand smoke," write the researchers.


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NRS Raft Motor Mount
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Attach an outboard motor to the NRS Raft Motor Mount and your raft is ready for fishing or moving you through those long, flat stretches.
- We use our heavy-duty 1-5/8" OD 6061-T6 aluminum pipe to make the framework for the Motor Mount.
- The 18" wide transom plate is a piece of 2 x 8 wood/plastic composite decking material that will not rot or deteriorate when exposed to water and sun.
- We back the transom plate with two pieces of aluminum channel to increase the grip on the L-shaped pipe sections. Four oversize U-bolts hold the transom plate firmly in place.
- If you already have an NRS Stern Seat Mount, you can install your Motor Mount by removing the Seat Bar and seat and substituting the Motor Mount.
- If you do not have a Stern Seat Mount you will need a pair of NRS Stern Side Rails (item #90022.02, sold separately) to link the Motor Mount to the rear Crossbar of your frame. We stock two sizes: the Small Stern Side Rail spans 32" and the Large 36". Measure the distance from the center of the rear crossbar to the center of the raft's rear tube. If you need a length other than 32" or 36", we will custom bend the size you need at no extra cost.
- In our experience, a 10-hp motor is generally as large a motor as most boaters use. Even a 3-hp motor will move a raft along at a pretty good clip.
- Always attach a safety rope or strap from your motor to the frame.
- The heart of the NRS frame system, the LoPro™ Fitting, just went high tech! Now made in drop-forged aluminum alloy; it's stronger and 25% lighter. Better product, same price... NRS innovation.
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Q:Can you attach the anchor mount to it?Asked on 7/7/2016 by Andy from Seattle
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Q:Hello, NRS and fellow rafters. I have an NRS Otter 142 Fishing Package. I want to get an outboard--probably a 5 HP--for fishing lakes, estuaries and slow-moving rivers. Would a 5 HP motor be sufficient enough to motor UP a slow-moving river? Or am I crazy to think I can motor UP a slow-moving river in a raft? Thanks, all, for your advice and insights!Asked on 5/11/2015 by Paul from Seattle, WA
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A:Paul, a 5 hp should be plenty motor for what you are proposing, including going upstream, depending on how "slow moving" the river is.Answered on 5/11/2015 by Clyde from NRS
A:Blame the engineers. Hull speed is a product of design. Inflatable boats with inflated floors allow water to enter between tube and floor, especially when pushed by a motor. That being said, I've towed 5 large cargo rafts with my raft with a 10 horse down the Grand. Beats rowing into a head wind. Actually should work. 5 horse should push it 6-8 m miles an hour on flat water. If your slow moving river be going 2-3 miles an hours, y'all set. Load light. Inflated to manufacture's MAX pressure. Fish on-------Answered on 5/11/2015 by Anonymous
A:I have a 6hp Yamaha on my 14' Maravia. The only problem is if there is not weight on the front that the fact is so light that it pushes a lot of water. If it's balanced you should be able to go up a very slow moving river. But it will depend on the river flow.Answered on 5/11/2015 by Anonymous
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Q:HELLO , DO YOU HAVE A PIC OF A CATARAFT WITH MOTOR MOUNT INSTALLED ? THIS WOUL HELP ME DECIDE IF I WANT TO PUT YOUR MOUNT AND A MOTOR ON MINE. THANKSAsked on 4/19/2015 by JESSE from EAGLE ID.
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A:Jesse, I'm not finding a photo like that. But note, this Motor Mount is for rafts. Item # 93100.01 is the one for cats. It works great. Unless you're putting it on a large tube model like the NRS Kodiak or AIRE Lion, usually you can even run a short shaft motor. If you're not running a yoke-style frame, contact us and we may be able to help you out - 800.635.5202.Answered on 4/20/2015 by Clyde from NRS
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Q:I'm looking into fixing a motor to our raft, in all likelihood with this motor mount. My question is how well does a motor work in conjunction with a self bailing raft? I would think that you would end up scooping some water. Anyway, thanks!Asked on 7/12/2014 by Elliott from Bozeman, MT
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A:Works OK. Does push a small amount of water thru the webbing in the floor. Done a bunch of towing in the past thru slack water. Pump the floor up TIGHT. Tubes need to be really firm------Answered on 7/12/2014 by Anonymous
A:Elliott, you only experience the problem of water spurting up through the drain holes when you are trying to motor at higher speeds. For that reason there's no need to put larger than a 10 hp motor on a recreational-size raft.Answered on 7/23/2014 by Clyde from NRS
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I am looking at outboard motors and I see long-shaft or short-shaft designations. What is the critical measurement necessary to properly engage the motor? (probably did not ask the right quest, but hope you get my meaning>Asked on 4/5/2014 by john from Palmer, AK
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A:John, measurements to look at are 1) the distance from the top of the rafts rear tube panel to the water and 2) the length of the motor shaft. Shaft lengths are generally measured from where the motor clamp fits on the transom to the cavitation plate above the prop. Check out the dimensions of the motor mount here - http://www.nrs.com/frames/Specs.asp?deptid=974&tn=49#MotorMount - If you have questions, give us a call, 800.635.5202.Answered on 4/5/2014 by Clyde from NRS
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