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Coping with the Post-Merger Blues
Disturbed by the new bureaucracy, an exec whose dot-com was snapped up by a big operation ponders hitting the road
Q: I was part of a mom-and-pop dot-com that grew quickly into a multimillion-dollar operation and was acquired by a much bigger company last year. I now run the sales and customer-service department for the merged companies. I oversee close to 50 employees, and my department has achieved more than we thought our systems could even handle. That means I'm succeeding in a bigger job at a bigger company, and I have a bright future.
Still, I'm uncomfortable. In the old company, I liked being able to make quick decisions and be involved in everything from marketing to employee relations. Now that I only manage one department, I feel I'm stagnating. Further, I'm not happy with the new corporate culture, which is so thick with politics I'm afraid to go on vacation.
Do you think I should stay where I am unless things get really bad? If not, how do I look for work? One more thing: My resume reflects my successes of the past three years, but it also reflects some time "sowing my oats" in my younger years. Will that hurt me?
-- M.R., Miami
A:Let's get one thing off the table fast. Don't worry about "the oats thing," as the elder George Bush might say. "If we can elect a President who fits that description, this guy can get a job," says Peg Neuhauser, co-author of Culture.com (John Wiley, 2000), which charts the culture changes that occur as companies modernize.
As for your bigger problem, our experts are sympathetic. You sound like a prime candidate for frustration, says Mary Cianni, a senior consultant at Towers Perrin and co-author of Making Mergers Work (Business One, 1987). You thrived in the old system, and that system worked so well, it's hard for you to see any point in the changes. Indeed, our experts have seen many mergers collapse under the weight of culture clashes because, they say, executives often pay more attention to uniting their phone systems than their staffs.
Still, although the sources we consulted are as one in their conviction that no one should remain in a job they dislike, they also advise you to refrain from scheduling your exit interview just yet.
For one thing, times are tough for dot-coms, notes Mike Sweeny, managing director of project staffing at T. Williams Consulting, a Philadelphia recruiting firm. "My personal opinion is that unless there's something out there that just knocks his socks off, he should stick it out where he is for now," he says. "He has to watch that he doesn't go to a company that goes under in two months."
Perhaps more important, the new order just may have a few things to teach you, says Cianni of Towers Perrin. And though you have the big-company blues -- defined as depression over office politics and lumbering bureaucracy -- she advises you to take a moment and recognize what the new company can offer you, including more responsibility, a better chance for advancement, and perhaps, in the long run, a more interesting variety of jobs.
To make your stay more bearable, try to divine the new pecking order so you can safely take your problems to someone who can help you, Cianni says. The company should want to keep a competent person like you, so your bosses may offer some accommodations if you let them know you're less than satisfied.
If after you try all else, you find you're too unhappy and need to go job shopping, Neuhauser says, be clear on what you want more of and what you want less of. Her hunch is you're looking for the kind of adrenaline high you found in the fast-paced dot-com world. When you talk to other companies, get them to tell you what she calls their "corporate legend and lore." The details may not be exactly true, she says, but the way a company views itself speaks volumes about its operations style. Another big tip-off is humor. "If you don't get their sense of humor and they don't get yours, that's a bad sign," she says.
Also, given how tough the dot-com market is, network carefully. Limit your job inquiries only to people you know and trust, Sweeny says. He recommends you check out www.localbusiness.com, a good place to monitor business activity and job opportunities.
In the meantime, try to make a home for yourself where you are. Maybe a new photo of friends or family for your desk?
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PARKERSBURG - Since her birth on July 3, 1907, Ethel Dye has seen the world change in astounding ways.
People have gone from getting from place to place using horse and buggy to airplanes moving faster than the speed of sound.
She has witnessed people going into space and to the moon using rockets along with other advancements of the 20th century and the early 21st century.
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Celebrating 106 years Wednesday at Worthington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center are Ethel Dye, left, with her daughter Eleanor Wildman, right. (Photo by Jeffrey Saulton)
Dye is a lifelong Wood County resident and her husband was a farmer.
"I was born on New England Ridge," she said Wednesday. "I was a farmer's wife and raised two daughters."
Her daughter Eleanor Wildman said her mother lived on a farm until about 20 years ago. She said her mother attended Bethel Christian Church and more recently attended Belleville Presbyterian Church.
In addition to two daughters, she has four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
On Wednesday, Ethel Dye celebrated her 106th birthday at Worthington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family and friends. Many of her resident friends were on hand to join in the fun.
Dye is a "bingo queen" and in honor of her birthday, her daughter and granddaughter agreed a Bingo Bash was the order of the day. Decorations were in the patriotic colors of red, white and blue.
Dye tells everyone she meets if she had been born a day later, she would have been a firecracker.
Until recently Dye kept busy making handmade doll clothes.
When asked how she has managed to stay so sharp, she said, "You need to get up and get going in the morning and you have to keep a sense of humor."
Dye has slowed down in recent years but the staff at Worthington said she does not miss a chance to be around others, often arriving for activities ahead of schedule.
Dye is known as being friendly with everyone she meets and she enjoys attending Friday socials with her good friend Bob "Pappy" Johnson, who has been visiting her a number of years.


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Agents and Editors
Caitlyn Dlouhy
HWG is delighted by the return of Caitlyn M. Dlouhy, one of the
most popular speakers at our 1996 Conference. Ms. Dlouhy is an editor with
the Laura Geringer Books imprint of HarperCollins Children's Books,
where she edits Picturebooks, Young Adult novels, books and cassette packages,
interactive cd-rom packages, and novelty merchandise.
In addition to conducting Group Appointments, Ms. Dlouhy will present a workshop
on "The Life Cycle of a Book", an inside look at what it takes
to get a book from manuscript to finished product at Laura Geringer.
Christy Fletcher
Agent Christy Fletcher from the Carol Mann Agency represents
a broad spectrum of nonfiction manuscripts, including Popular Culture, Health,
Inspirational, Biography, and Narrative Nonfiction. She also represents Literary
Fiction, Women's Fiction, and Commercial Fiction (but no category fiction,
ie., romance, historical, mystery, etc.).
Participating in the Heartland Writers Conference for the first time, Ms.
Fletcher will conduct Group Appointments and present a workshop on "Publishing
Trends", an examination of what's hot and what's not in the publishing
Jennifer Jackson
A specialist in commercial novel-length fiction at the Donald Maass
Literary Agency, agent Jennifer Jackson handles Romance, Mystery,
Suspense, Science Fiction and Fantasy. She is actively seeking new clients
for the Agency, which represents over one hundred authors of Science Fiction,
Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Suspense, Romance, and other types of commercial
Ms. Jackson will present an interactive workshop on identifying your genre
and targeting your market in her seminar, "Ready, Aim, Fire!" She
will also conduct Group Appointments.
Melissa Jeglinski
Melissa Jeglinski is an Editor for both Silhouette Books and Steeple
Hill, where she acquires Contemporary Category and Contemporary
Inspirational Romances.
In addition to conducting Group Appointments, Ms. Jeglinski will present a
workshop on "Writing for the Inspirational Romance Market," providing
valuable information on what's selling and how to submit projects to Steeple
Hill, the newest publisher of contemporary inspirational romance.
Ricia Mainhardt and A.J. Janschewitz
The agenting team of Ricia Mainhardt and her husband, A.J. Janschewitz,
of the Ricia Mainhardt Literary Agency, represent manuscripts in all
areas of fiction and nonfiction, including Children, Young Adult, and all categories
of genre fiction. According to Ricia, the agency is "happy to read any
book that is ready for sale," and the agency's submission guidelines are
outlined in the companyís website: www.Ricia.com.
In addition to conducting Group Appointments at the 1998 Heartland Writers
Conference, Ricia and A.J. will present "Captain Hook Rules," an
interactive workshop that invites the participants to bring the first page
of an unpublished work in progress and have it critiqued by the agents and
other workshop participants. (This workshop will be repeated if demand is sufficient.)
Alice Orr
The 1998 will mark the third year that Manhattan-based literary agent and
author,Alice Orr,
of Alice Orr Agency, Inc., has participated in the Heartland Writers
Conference. Now in her 10th year of agenting, this former fiction editor represents
writers of Women's Popular Fiction, Mystery/Suspense, and commercial Nonfiction.
This year, Alice will present workshops on "Getting Agented from the
Inside Out" and "Nonfiction Publishing at the Millenium:
How to Optimize your Chances of Selling Nonfiction Today." She will
also conduct Group Appointments and participate in the Heartland Festival
of Books Autographing.
Joe Veltre
Joe Veltre is an Assistant Editor at St. Martin's Press, where he
edits the Dead Letter Paperback Mystery program, Thrillers, Suspense and various
other works of commercial Fiction and Nonfiction.
In addition to conducting Group Appointments, Mr. Veltre is scheduled to present
the seminar, " The Good, the Bad, and the Rejected," a look
at query letters and manuscript submissions that impress an editor -- and those
that don't.
Kimberly Waltemyer
Kimberly Waltemyer is an Associate Editor at Berkley Publishing Group,
where she edits and continues to look for strong fresh voices in Single Title
Westerns, Mysteries, and Young Adult (series only) novels. In addition, Ms.
Waltemyer acquires romances for Berkley's "Haunting Hearts" line
of lighthearted ghost stories; the time travel line, "Time Passages;" and
contemporary and historical romances featuring magical characters.
In addition to conducting Group Appointments, Ms. Waltemyer will present a
workshop on "Writing to Sell."
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Hollywood Studio Executive
Christopher Vogler
HWG is delighted to welcome special guest Christopher Vogler, studio
executive and author of the popular "The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure
for Storytellers and Screenwriters."
An experienced Hollywood story consultant, Christopher currently serves
as Director of Development for Fox 2000, a feature film division of 20th
Century Fox. There, he assisted in the development of COURAGE UNDER FIRE,
ONE FINE DAY, INVENTING THE ABBOTS, VOLCANO, and the upcoming THE THIN RED
LINE. He has also worked for Warner Bros., Columbia, United Artists, and Disney,
where he helped develop THE LITTLE MERMAID, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ALADDIN,
In addition to conducting Group Appointments for attendees with screenplays
for live action feature films of all genres, Mr. Vogler will present a two
hour workshop entitled, "Myth Adventures: The Storyteller's Journey," which
explores the most ancient and dependable principles of drama as well as the
latest concepts in Hollywood storytelling.
Special Guests
Julie Tetel Andresen
After establishing a following in the commercial marketplace with fourteen
historical novels of Adventure, Mystery and Romance, author Julie Tetel
Andresen began a successful Studio Publishing venture. Her company, Helix
Books, is a member of The Author's Studio, the first
community of small presses dedicated to offering quality leisure fiction direct
to consumers via Internet sales and traditional retail outlets.
In her two hour seminar, "Studio Publishing: What is it? Why do it?" Julie
will discuss what is involved in publishing and marketing your own books.
Steve Falcone
Special guest Steve Falcone has written, taught, and performed in
the Southern Illinois area for years. An Associate Professor of English at John
A. Logan College, Steve also serves as the faculty editor of "Expressions," the
college literary magazine, and is co-founder of Lunium Wunders, a local
literary publication.
Steve joins the HWG Conference Staff this year to conduct a series of one-on-one
critiques with entrants in the Poetry division of the Great Beginnings Writing
Competition. (All entrants in the Poetry contest will have an appointment scheduled
automatically at the time their entries are received, and will pick up their
appointment cards at the Registration Desk on Thursday, June 4.)
Luci Zahray
Luci Zahray is a registered Pharmacist with a Masters Degree in Toxicology
fromTexas A&M University. A fan of the mystery novel since childhood,
she has combined her vocation with her avocation to tell hundreds of people
how to kill someone. Using her personal collection of poisons as props, Luci
has presented programs to writers groups throughout the midwest and Canada,
including Dark & Stormy in Chicago, Magna Cum Murder in Muncie, Bouchercon
in Toronto, and the MWA Chicago Chapter.
Luci's two hour seminar, "Behold! Here Poison," is an introduction
to applied toxicology from the point of view of the novelist, including types
of poisons, dosage, mode of exposure, and their effects on victims of literary
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Connie Bennett
Connie Bennett, author of 21 contemporary and historical romances, returns
to the Heartland Writers Conference for her eighth year as a speaker, and also
serves on the Conference Steering Committee. Twice nominated for the prestigeous Rita
Award from Romance Writers of America and winner of the Romantic
TimesLife Achievement Award for Best Romantic Mystery in 1990, Connie
is anxiously awaiting the July release of her latest Harlequin Superromance,
In addition to her ongoing contributions to the organization of this Conference,
Connie has served two terms as Guild president. She also conducts a series
of full day and weekend seminars, What a Novel Idea, on plotting the
popular fiction novel. Her workshop this year is "Line by Line," a
hands-on exercise in the mechanics of manuscript editing.
Edward R. Close
Nonfiction author Edward R. Close is a Registered Professional Hydrologist.
His technical and scientific papers and articles have appeared in numerous
professional journals, and he has written four books: THE BOOK OF ATMA, Libra
Publishers, Inc., New York, 1977; INFINITE CONTINUITY, C&C Publishing,
California, 1990; TRANSCENDENTAL PHYSICS, Paradigm Press, Missouri, 1997; and
THE SEARCH FOR CERTAINTY, a completed manuscript that is currently in colleague
Ed's workshop topic at the 1998 Conference is "Creating Your Own Success," a
guide to overcoming roadblocks, smashing stereotypes, and achieving the success
of your dreams.
Boni Heck
Conference Coordinator Boni Heck released her first Romance novel,
SOUTHERN RAPTURE, with Zebra Books in February 1993. Since then, she
has maintained an active career as a writer and as a speaker at writers conferences.
In addition to her membership in the Heartland Writers Guild, Boni is also
a past president of the Missouri Chapter of Romance Writers of America.
Boni's most recent novel, a contemporary romance entitled ABANDONED HUSBAND,
is currently under consideration at Harlequin Superromance.
Laurell K. Hamilton
Laurell K. Hamilton is the national bestselling author of numerous short
stories and 9 novels in the Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Mystery genres. She
authored the acclaimed ANITA BLAKE series, and her most recent book, BURNT
OFFERINGS, is a May '98 release from Ace.
In this, her second Heartland Writers Conference appearance, Laurell will
present a seminar on "Putting Reality into Your Genre Fiction."
Donna Julian
Under her own name and the pseudonyms Jillian Grey and Jayme
Cristol, Missouri author Donna Julian has written nine Women's Fiction
novels and garnered awards that include a Romantic Times trophy for
Best Contemporary, the Colorado Excellence Award, the Crystal Rose from
the Missouri Romance Writers, and a coveted nomination for the Romance Writers
of America Rita Award. Her most recent novel is SECRETS AND SISTERS, a
March '98 release from Penguin/Putnam.
This will be Donna's first appearance at the HWC, where she will offer her
insights on writing the "Big Book" in her seminar entitled "So
You Want to Write a Blockbuster!"
Michael A. Kahn
Michael A. Kahn is the author of five Suspense Mystery novels. His first,
GRAVE DESIGNS, was released by Signet in 1992. Publisher's Weekly has
praised Kahn's novels for their "intelligent, breezy dialogue and clever
plotting," and describes his latest, SHEER GALL, as "an intricate,
suspenseful story."
A trial attorney and father of five, Michael will share his often humorous
insights on fitting a writing career into a busy schedule in his workshop, "Finding
the Time and the Will to Write."
Bobbi Smith
Bobbi Smith is the bestselling, award winning author of 25 historical romance
novels, and has also participated in four short story collections. Since her
first publication in 1982, Bobbi has, to date, over 4.5 million books in print.
Her current historical is THE LADY AND THE TEXAN, the fourth book in her series, "Women
Who Were Ahead of Their Times." OUTLAWS LADY will be released in May '98
by Leisure Books.
A speaker at the very first Heartland Writers Conference, Bobbi joined the
Guild immediately and has been a valued member ever since. In this, her eighth
year as a staff member, Bobbi is administrating the Great Beginnings Writing
Competition and will present the Saturday Luncheon Keynote Address,
an informative and entertaining history of paperback books from dime novels
to mass market.
Harry Spiller
Harry Spiller is the author of five Nonfiction books on Military History.
Two books, DEATH ANGEL and SCARS OF VIETNAM, were inspired by his experiences
as a Vietnam veteran and deliverer of death messages to families of those killed
in the war. His latest release, PRISONERS OF NAZIS, was released in November,
1997, and his fifth book, AMERICAN POWs IN KOREA, will be released in 1998.
Harry is a member of the Heartland Writers Guild and this year serves as Conference
Publicity Director. His seminar, "Getting the Most out of Interviews," will
present valuable insights into gathering research data using face-to-face interviews
and detailed surveys.
Jeanie Stewart
Jeanie Stewart is an award winning author of three Young Adult books. Her
first, ELIZABETH'S HEARTBREAK, was released in the Francine Pascal Sweet
Valley University series in March 1997. Since that time, she has authored
two more books in the series, OUT OF THE PICTURE, which was released in October
1977, and GOOD-BYE ELIZABETH, an April '98 release.
A long-time member of the Heartland Writers Guild and currently serving as
its President, Jeanie entered and won awards in the Great Beginnings Writing
Competition on her way to becoming a published novelist. She graciously
credits a portion of her success to the knowledge she gained and contacts she
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1) When Last We Met…
The Blackhawks enter Sunday afternoon's matchup looking to hold serve on home ice and take a 2-0 series lead against Minnesota. The Blackhawks took Game 1 in dramatic fashion, scoring three times in the game's last 12 minutes to take the 5-2 win, led by two-goal efforts from Patrick Kane and Bryan Bickell. Despite being outshot 24-9 in the last two periods of the game, Corey Crawford stood tall, making 30 saves to seal his fifth straight playoff victory. The Blackhawks now have won 15 of their last 17 postseason home games dating to 2013, including five straight (4-0 in 2014).
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With his two goals in the third period – including a highlight-reel dangle that was the eventual game-winner – Patrick Kane has now recorded five goals this postseason, tying him with Colorado's Paul Stastny for the league lead, and he is riding a four-game point streak. According to Elias Sports Bureau, Kane now has 22 multi-point playoff games since 2009, trailing only Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby (28) and Evgeni Malkin (22) for the most in the NHL. After opening his postseason career with only two multi-goal games and one game-winning goal in his first 11 series, Kane now has one multi-goal game and one game-winning goal in each of the Blackhawks' last four playoff series.
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Spring has sprung, and with it, Bryan Bickell's production is growing as well. Bickell tallied the Blackhawks' first and last goals in Friday's victory, marking his second multi-goal playoff game. The Orono, Ontario, native has recorded five points (4G, 1A) in his last four games. He also has been a physical force, pacing Chicago and ranking third in the NHL with 37 hits.
4) Seabs on the Scoresheet
Brent Seabrook collected two assists on Friday and now has two points in each of his four appearances (2G, 6A) during the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Pittsburgh defenseman Paul Martin also began the postseason with multiple points in each of his first four games. According to Elias Sports Bureau, this marks the first time in NHL history that two defensemen have both recorded multiple points in each of their first four games in one playoff year. The only other time two blueliners have posted four consecutive multi-point games at any time in a single postseason was in 1978, when both Montreal's Larry Robinson and Toronto's Ian Turnbull achieved the feat.
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Corey Crawford made 30 saves in Game 1 to extend his winning streak to five games, matching a career long in the postseason (May 25-June 2, 2013). He now has a 1.98 goals-against average and a .935 save percentage – both good for a top-five ranking in the postseason – and one shutout in seven appearances during the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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Although they were outshot for most of the last two periods in Game 1, the Blackhawks' stars found a way to make their limited chances count; in addition to Kane and Bickell, Marian Hossa (1G, 2A) and Patrick Sharp (2A) each had multi-point nights, while Brandon Saad and Jonathan Toews had important primary assists. Expect Game 2 to be another fierce battle between two quality puck-possession teams; if the Blackhawks can take more time and space away from the Wild on defense, that could go a long way toward evening the shot totals.
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Democrat Jeff Scroggin congratulated Republican Doug Breidenthal for winning the Jackson County commissioner race with only 1,915 votes separating the two candidates.
"I just called Doug and left a message and conceded the race," Scroggin said Wednesday afternoon.
The latest results from Jackson County Elections posted at show Breidenthal with 40,772 votes to Scroggin's 38,857, a 1,915-vote difference, or 48 percent to 45.7 percent. In the first round of voting results, the difference between the two candidates was about 1,200 votes.
Troy Hackett, the Independent candidate who was largely absent during the campaign, received 5,217 votes, or 5.8 percent.
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20 ServingsWinter Fall Bake Main Dish American Pork Dinner 10 pound cooked ham bone in2 cups apple cider 1 cup light brown sugar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Insert meat thermometer into center of ham without touching bone. Place ham in baking dish and pour cider over. Roast in oven, basting with cider every 30 minutes for a total cooking time of 2 1/2 hours (about 15-18 minutes per pound), or until thermometer registers 140 degrees. Meanwhile, in bowl, combine brown sugar, mustard and pecans. Remove ham from oven during the last 40 minutes and firmly pat the sugar pecan mixture all over the ham. Return to oven and continue roasting until crust is brown and ham is done. Slice and serve with sauce. Some of the topping falls into the sauce, making it the perfect accompaniment to ham.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. – Senior Chanda Bell threw her fifth-career no hitter on Senior Day, helping Kentucky clinch the No. 5 seed at the Southeastern Conference tournament with a 1-0 victory over No. 22 LSU. The win ensured a sweep of the Tigers for the first time in program history in front of 1,554 raucous fans at the UK Softball Complex.
With the win, UK ups its record to 29-27 overall including a 15-13 SEC mark. Bell completes the regular season with 16 wins. The Tigers fall to 34-21 on the season and stand at 15-13 in the SEC. Kentucky earns the tie-breaker with LSU for the tournament's fifth seed after earning the three wins over the Tigers this weekend.
Kentucky's top-five finish in league play is the highest under the direction of Rachel Lawson after previously finishing sixth in each of the past three seasons. The Wildcats are slated to take on Georgia, who UK beat twice in the regular season.
"For Chanda Bell to be able to throw a no hitter on senior day is pretty special," Lawson said. "When we woke up, we were just trying to come up with how we were going to get through Senior Day ceremonies, so for her to throw a no hitter is pretty special."
Bell worked all seven innings and yielded just two walks and struck one batter in the no-hit bid. For the weekend, she was instrumental in all three victories. She pitched a 10-strikeout complete game win to open the series and then earned the save in yesterday's series-clinching 2-1 victory. Today, she tossed six strikeouts and earned the first no-hitter of the season and fifth of her career.
The Wildcats' Brittany Cervantes went 1-for-2 with a double and a walk to cap off an incredible series at the dish. The Chatsworth, Calif., native batted a team-high .571 with all four hits going for extra bases during the series. She also drove in a team-leading four RBI including three in the win on Friday night.
Freshman Griffin Joiner drew a 12-pitch walk with one retired in the bottom of the sixth inning to get the Wildcats' rally started. After a Ginny Carroll groundout that advanced Joiner to second, junior Alice O'Brien slapped a single through the middle of the infield.
Despite LSU second basemen Allison Falcon made a tremendous diving stop to keep the ball in the infield, UK third base coach Kristine Himes waved in Joiner who scored from second. The run was Joiner's 20th of the season, and O'Brien's 14th RBI. The tally would be the only score the Wildcats would need with Bell dealing a near-flawless game.
Bell retired the first 12 LSU batters in the game before hitting Falcon to begin the top of the fifth. Falcon was pinch ran for by Alex Boulet, who was promptly thrown out trying to steal second by Joiner on the 2-6 putout.
In the top half of the seventh, Cervantes made a spectacular catch in foul territory, jockeying with the top of the dugout while reaching over the padding that lines the top of the net and recorded the opening out of the inning. Falcon hit a ball deep in the hole at short, which was fielded cleanly by junior Kara Dill who threw onto sophomore Lauren Cumbess to get the second out of the inning. LSU's Ashley Langoni struck out swinging to end the game and clinch the no-hitter.
"They (the senior class) are a special group, and I can't say enough about how incredible they are as people." Lawson said.
Kentucky had a prime scoring opportunity in the home half of the first to kick off the game. Cervantes led off the inning with a double down the left field line that was her fourth hit of the series. Dill went to first on a hit by pitch and both batters advanced to second and third after a wild pitch by Fico. Fellow senior Rachel Riley then drew a 16-pitch walk to load the bases with nobody out. Fico would then retire the next three batters in order to leave all three UK runners on the base paths and preventing the Wildcats for striking first.
Kentucky will begin its postseason run next weekend at the SEC Tournament at Rhodes Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., as the University of Alabama Crimson Tide will serve as the hosts of the tournament.
UK will be the No. 5 seed in the tournament and will face the No. 4 seeded Georgia Bulldogs. In the regular season meeting between the two, Kentucky took two of three games, including a 4-0 win on Saturday April 14 in which Cumbess threw a no-hitter against the Dawgs.


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The Sharks had been looking for a veteran defenseman. Now they are also in the market for a chief executive officer.
Greg Jamison unexpectedly announced Wednesday that he is stepping down as president and CEO of Silicon Valley Sports and Entertainment, the parent group for San Jose's only major pro sports team and a significant presence on the South Bay concert scene as the operator of HP Pavilion.
A successor was not named, but the search will include in-house candidates as well as outsiders. Jamison will remain part of the ownership group and continue to represent San Jose on the NHL board of governors.
Jamison ruled out health issues or the need to spend more time with his family -- "I spend time with my family now," he said -- as the reasons behind the move, which takes effect Oct. 1. Instead, he explained, the timing of his decision has more to do with the fact he turned 60 on June 15.
"This idea of stepping away and really reflecting a little bit, I'm actually looking forward to it," Jamison said of his plan to take a year or so off. "I've been working 38 years and very rarely have had any break in 38 years. "... I'm looking forward to not doing anything. Will I be able to do that forever? Of course not. Sixty is a lot younger than it used to be."
Jamison had an NBA background before joining the Sharks' front office in 1993, but he said there was no connection between his departure and the pending change of ownership for the Golden State Warriors that will lead to management changes.
"That did not enter into the thinking. I know Joe Lacob," Jamison said, referring to one of the new Warriors owners. "But I haven't talked to Joe, and I don't have any anticipation of talking to him."
The Sharks announced they have not begun the process of finding a successor to Jamison, who will remain as part of the ownership group and continue to represent San Jose on the NHL board of governors. He also will continue as president of the Sharks Foundation.
Jamison became president of the Sharks in 1996, and he immediately fired pro personnel director Chuck Grillo in order to streamline an awkward and ineffective management structure.
By 2002, Jamison had put together the present ownership group at the request of George Gund, who was looking to sell the team while making sure it remained in San Jose. Jamison and former mayor Tom McEnery rounded up local investors with a later infusion of capital from German high-tech businessman Hasso Plattner.
Under Jamison's leadership, SVSE has responsibility for managing all activity at the arena and has expanded its business side to include Strikeforce Mixed Martial Arts and tennis tournaments, as well as the operation of three ice rinks in the Bay Area.
By most measures, the Sharks are considered one of the NHL's model franchises in a nontraditional market, reaching the playoffs 11 of the past 13 years while playing before capacity crowds. And HP Pavilion consistently has ranked among the top five North American venues based on ticket sales for nonsporting-related events.
Despite that, Jamison has said each season that the team has not turned a profit. Wednesday he said that also was the case in 2009-10, despite the fact San Jose reached the third round of the playoffs.
"I think everybody's comfortable with it," Jamison said when asked to gauge the ownership group's reaction to the annual losses.
"But I do think as we move forward, there's going to be great hope and belief in a new collective bargaining agreement that might have a more positive impact," he added, echoing statements made in 2005 about the current CBA.
Jamison held a morning staff meeting at HP Pavilion to announce his decision, then headed to Sharks Ice, where several players have been skating in anticipation of the opening of training camp in two weeks.
"I've probably gotten to know him better than most guys, because I've been here longer. I've seen what he does behind the scenes," forward Patrick Marleau said. "Everything really does run smoothly in the organization, and that shows how many hours he puts in. He does a great job of making everybody feel comfortable and that they have want they need."
Mercury News staff writer Mark Emmons contributed to this report.
For more on the Sharks, see David Pollak's Working the Corners blog at blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks. Contact him at 408-920-5940.


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Riding its second four-game win streak of the season, the College of Charleston men's basketball team (9-4, 1-0 SoCon) returns home for a three-game Southern Conference homestand beginning with South Division foe Furman (3-9, 0-1 SoCon) on Saturday, Jan. 5 at TD Arena. Game time between the Cougars and Paladins is set for 5 p.m. (ET) and the contest will be televised live locally on MyTV Charleston and carried nationally on ESPN3/WatchESPN.com. CofC has won eight of its last 10 games including two recent road victories at 2012 NCAA Tournament participant Vermont (62-50) on Dec. 29 and Marist (85-75) on Dec. 31. The Cougars have benefited from their two-headed, monster guard duo of senior Andrew Lawrence (43 points) and sophomore Anthony Stitt (38 points), who have combined for 55 percent of the team's overall scoring in their last two wins. They hope to translate this year's road success into the second part of the season, home and away, where it is now 'go' time from here-on-out as each conference team looks to position themselves well in the regular season for the postseason tournament in March in Asheville, N.C.
Furman is searching for its first league win after an initial setback to Western Carolina (65-79) in both team's conference opener back on Nov. 28. The Paladins went 1-5 in the month of December with a home victory over Presbyterian (81-57) on Dec. 9. They are currently on a tough, five-game road swing with previous stops at Auburn (SEC), Wake Forest (ACC) and SMU (C-USA) during the holiday break. Furman was picked to finish fifth in the South Division in the preseason coaches poll and return three starters including the team's leading scorer and rebounder, Colin Reddick, who is averaging 10.7 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.
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Furman holds a three-game advantage in the all-time series with College of Charleston, 41-38. However, the Cougars have closed in on the series with a 25-4 mark against the Paladins since joining the Southern Conference in 1999. Last season, Furman ended a nine-game, four-year losing skid in the series with a 69-63 victory on CofC's home court on Jan. 26, 2012 in Charleston, S.C.
L, 63-69 at Charleston, S.C. on 1/26/12 (-6)
W, 66-43 at Greenville, S.C. on 1/7/12 (+23)
W, 63-58 at *Chattanooga, Tenn. on 3/6/11 (+5)
W, 73-54 at Charleston, S.C. on 2/5/11 (+19)
W, 76-72 at Greenville, S.C. on 1/6/11 (+4)
W, 69-66 at Greenville, S.C. on 2/27/10 (+3)
W, 92-80 at Charleston, S.C. on 1/21/10 (+12)
W, 69-58 at Charleston, S.C. on 2/28/09 (+11)
W, 78-71 at Greenville, S.C. on 1/17/09 (+7)
W, 77-59 at Charleston, S.C. on 3/1/08 (+18)
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Andrew Lawrence was tabbed Southern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week for all games played Dec. 18 through Jan. 1, as announced by the league office on Jan. 2. It marked his first career weekly honor as he led the Cougars to a 4-0 record over the holiday break with wins over Old Dominion (76-65) on Dec. 18, Coastal Carolina (60-51) on Dec. 22, Vermont and Marist. Lawrence led the team in scoring with two 20-point outings in back-to-back road games at Vermont (21 points) and at Marist (season-high tying 22 points). He averaged a team-leading 16.8 points and 2.5 steals per game, while controlling the ball well with a team-best 2.25 assist-to-turnover ratio (18-8). Lawrence currently ranks 12th in the SoCon in scoring (14.0 ppg), third in assists (4.0 apg), third in steals (1.6 spg) and seventh in made three-pointers per game (2.0 avg).
First-year CofC Head Coach Doug Wojcik is one win away from his 150th career victory. Wojcik celebrated his 100th career win in a 60-52 home victory against Southern Miss in Conference USA play as the head coach at the University of Tulsa on Feb. 20, 2010 in Tulsa, Okla. He became only the sixth Tulsa coach to accomplish that feat, and the third fastest behind Nolan Richardson and Ken Hayes.
In their last two outings, the Cougars minimized their turnovers to just 10 per game, including a season-low eight at Vermont on Dec. 29, and saw the results of taking care of the basketball on the offensive end of the floor - a season-high 85-point scoring output at Marist on Dec. 31. CofC is 6-1 this season when making 15-or-less errors in a ballgame. The Cougars have also been taking advantage of charity shooting an improved 68.7 percent from the free throw line in comparison to their season average of 64.0 percent.
"The big factor for us right now is that we are taking care of the basketball. On the Vermont-Marist swing, we only had 10 turnovers per game and you can really live with those numbers. Obviously, Anthony Stitt's shot selection has been terrific. He has raised his overall field-goal percentage from 37 percent to 46 percent, playing the most minutes on the team (32.8) and taking the most shots (52-of-112). Our free throw shooting has really increased over the last four games, while taking care of the ball and shooting the ball pretty well. Those factors right there have really allowed us to be where we are at." - CofC Head Coach Doug Wojcik
Points 62.4 70.8
Assists 10.9 13.0
Turnovers 16.0 12.3
Steals 3.9 5.5
• Coach Wojcik has never faced Furman in his eight years as a Division I head coach. Prior to taking over the helm of the CofC program, Wojcik had only faced a team from the Southern Conference once - a close 89-86 setback in Tulsa's home opener to Appalachian State (0-1) in 2010-11. He is currently 1-0 in league play with a 56-54 win at Elon in the team's SoCon opener on Dec. 1.
• Wojcik knows two members of the Furman coaching staff well in head coach Jeff Jackson and first-year assistant coach Shammond Williams. Jackson used to be an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Stanford under former head coach Mike Montgomery from 1994-97 and when Wojcik was an assistant coach at his alma mater, Navy, the Midshipmen played at New Hampshire - Jackson's first head coaching gig prior to Furman.
• Meanwhile, Wojcik and Williams share North Carolina ties as Wojcik served an assistant coach in Chapel Hill from 2000-03 and met the former NBA veteran and Tar Heel guard on several occasions. Navy even played No. 1-ranked UNC, with the all-star cast of Williams, Vince Carter, Rasheed Wallace and Antawn Jamison, in the NCAA Tournament in Hartford in 1998.
• CofC junior combination guard/forward Nori Johnson is a Fork Union Military Academy alum (2009-10) as is Furman assistant coach Shammond Williams (1993-94). Both played for legendary head coach Fletcher Arritt. Johnson is currently coming off the bench and contributing 5.4 points and 2.1 rebounds per game.
"Shammond was one of my role models growing up when he played at Fork Union and then started at UNC. He is someone I talk to all of the time. I'm excited to play against him on Saturday." - Nori Johnson
• Anthony Stitt, then a freshman, made his first career start in a 66-43 road win at Furman on Jan. 7, 2012. He scored 14 points in his debut in the starting lineup versus the Paladins.
CofC 85, Marist 75
• For the ninth time this year, the Cougars went with the starting lineup of sophomore Anthony Stitt, senior Andrew Lawrence, junior Anthony Thomas, redshirt junior Willis Hall and sophomore forward Adjehi Baru (8-1).
• With the win, CofC leads 1-0 in the all-time series with Marist. It was the Cougars' first game in the state of New York since 2007. They have now won their last three-straight contests in the Empire State.
• The Cougars extended their road win streak (5-0) to five consecutive games which is tied as the most road wins in the nation with Bucknell (5-2). Of the 21 schools in the country who remain unbeaten this season on the road, CofC has the most victories among those road teams.
• For the second-straight contest, Andrew Lawrence led the team in scoring with 22 points to mark his fifth career 20-point game. He had 17 first-half points and now has tabulated 927 career points to date.
• Willis Hall made a career-high three blocked shots against Marist. He also led the Cougars for the fifth time this season in the rebounding column. Hall recorded his fourth career double-double with 14 points and a game-high 10 rebounds.
• Anthony Stitt turned in 19 points to extend his double-digit scoring streak to three games in a row.
• CofC shot 51.8 percent (29-of-56) from the floor which marked the third time this season in which the Cougars shot better than 50 percent from the field next to wins over Towson (56.3%) on Nov. 9 and Old Dominion (53.1%) on Dec. 18.
• The Cougars have now minimized their turnovers in back-to-back games with a season-low eight at Vermont on Dec. 29 and 12 at Marist, which is tied as the second-fewest of the season next to 12 versus Boston College on Nov. 18.
• CofC outrebounded its 10th opponent of the season, 40-26 (+14). It was the second-largest rebound margin of the season next to the Auburn game (+16) on Nov. 16.
"I reminded the kids that they beat us at home last year, 69-63. Furman has a two-game edge in the series, even though it's a long-time series. We can't win a championship, if we don't take care of our business, particularly at home. I think our approach has been terrific over the holiday break. It really worked out well for us, but the road trip did take some things out of us. Since we've been back, we've gotten some much-needed rest and have been practicing really well in preparation for Saturday's game." - CofC Head Coach Doug Wojcik on returning to conference play this weekend against Furman coming off a successful 2-0 road trip to Vermont and Marist
"You really can't prepare a team and your staff any more than what the ESPN Charleston Classic does for you and what we just did up in Vermont and Marist. Even though that was a Saturday-Monday swing, it's no different than a Thursday-Saturday swing like we will see in the conference. It will be good for us to get back into a routine with school starting back up next week. We will have one weekend here and one weekend away from here-on-out. The next two weeks are pretty big for us. We have three at home and then three on the road at The Citadel, at Georgia Southern and at Davidson. We have a lot going on in the next 14 days." - Coach Wojcik on the conference schedule and quick turnaround between games from now until March
"Turnovers have been a big part of our weakness this season. We continue to cut back on our mistakes which have allowed us to have more opportunities on offense. That has really helped us, as we move forward into conference play. If we can keep limiting our turnovers, we will get in a groove offensively and our defense will stay solid. As for conference play, you can't really sleep on anyone. At any given moment, any team can play harder than you. We know Furman is a good team. They beat us last year at home. We have to make sure we play our game and try to make them play our style of game on Saturday." - Sophomore guard Anthony Stitt on the team limiting their turnovers over the last four games and starting back conference play against Furman
"Furman has a freshman point guard, a couple of seniors and really good big men inside. Despite their current record, they are not going to lay down and fold to anyone. They will come out and play hard and we have to be prepared to defend them on Saturday." - Junior guard/forward Nori Johnson on scouting Furman


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Diversity, variety, difference; these are words so often used to describe this country, sat as it is on a confluence of European traditions. With three national languages, a rich and varied culinary tradition, and borders with three of Western Europe's most historically influential of nations, it is easy to see why the culture of Belgium is often thought of as an amalgam of neighbouring traditions that has developed its own nuances over the years. While it may be difficult to escape the flavours of France, or the linguistic tones of the Dutch, Belgium still exudes a unique character and clings tightly to its own cultural successes. To the visitor, they can be seen poking through the cultural patchwork that has developed at this geographical joining of nations in North Western Europe.
It is in this frame that the music of Belgium has developed over the centuries, from the time it first gained recognition on the European stage in the early Renaissance. The composer Guillaume Dufay, is often noted as one of the most influential on the continent in the 15th century. He was probably born near Brussels, around the turn of the century (1400), and has become known for his mastery of polyphonic chamber styles that were to influence the course of harmonic compositions right up to the present day. He is attributed with contributing greatly to the establishment of the Franco-Flemish School of music, which pushed the boundaries of contemporary music by exploring the harmonic abilities of vocal polyphony.
Orlande de Lassus was the second of Belgium's famous Renaissance Franco-Flemish composers. He was born almost a century later, around 1530, and followed Dufay's style in experimenting with vocal composition. However, his music was also influenced greatly by his contemporary, Josquin des Prez, who is now considered the central figure of the tradition that Dufay had started almost a century before. The influence of the Franco-Flemish school emanated from Brussels which was then a powerhouse of study and experiment in vocal chant music. Today, the school is attributed with the addition of a fourth phrase to vocal compositions, and also the development of 'textured' harmonies that gave voiced musical productions a unique flavour and style.
In the 18th century, amidst the rise of European Romanticism, Belgium was to give the continent perhaps its best known composer, André Ernest Modeste Grétry. Born in February 1741, his musical productions are said to be characterised by first-hand experience of the grand historical events that were going on around him. Most notably, he produced operas voluminously, each with their own grandiose theme and contemporary inspiration. Although Belgian by birth, Grétry travelled widely and stayed inRome before taking French citizenship – a move that was to inform the nationalistic zeal of his later works.
In the following centuries a number of renowned composers emerged from Belgium. In the 18th century, the violin came to the fore, and composers like Henri Vieuxtemps – to whom a memorial statue now stands in Liège – and Eugène Ysaÿe – who has been hailed as the 'King of the Violin', for his complete and unrivalled mastery of the instrument in his style – have become known for their experimental and genre-changing approach to composition.
However, perhaps one of the greatest achievements of Belgium's musical tradition is its claim to the invention of the saxophone in 1846 by Adolphe Sax. The instrument was to become one of the most widely used for compositions in jazz, and meant that the genre became one of Belgium's most prolific and successful. In the early 20th century, Django Reinhardt, often hailed as one of the world's most technically successful jazz and blues guitarists, was quickly propelled to fame by his unique and experimental style that mixed gypsy sounds with traditional contemporary jazz. It is perhaps little wonder that a musical style so diverse and variegated in the influences it claimed should have come out of the cultural composite found in a country like Belgium.
Another jazz giant, Charlie Parker, who was becoming a symbolic figurehead of the beat generation in post-war America, was to claim another of Belgium's jazz protégés - Toots Thielemans. He's now considered one of the most accomplished harmonica players of the last century, and played with some of the biggest names in 20th century jazz, from Charlie Parker to Miles Davies.
These are just some of the strands of the Belgian musical tradition that has flowered in the country and continent over the centuries. Today the people of Belgium embrace a wide variety of genres and styles, from indie rock to blues, to folk and classical composition, and continue to produce music of class and quality.


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EIA: Oil Prices to Hover Near $100 per Barrel in 2008
The spot price for crude oil briefly hit $100 per barrel on January 2nd, settling at a record nominal price of $99.64 per barrel. According to DOE's Energy Information Administration (EIA), the record price reflects the current tight and volatile world market for crude oil, and the market is expected to remain tight throughout 2008. Oil suppliers that are not part of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will not be able to keep pace with increasing oil demand this year, so developed countries will either count on increases in OPEC production or will have to draw on their stored inventories of crude oil. With the supply situation remaining tight, EIA's latest "Short-Term Energy Outlook," released on January 8, expects crude oil prices to average $94 per barrel for January and to average $87 for the year as a whole. By 2009, increased oil production should ease the supply crunch, dropping average crude oil prices to $82 per barrel.
The oil prices will be felt at the pump, with the price for regular gasoline peaking near $3.50 per gallon this spring, and both gasoline and diesel prices averaging greater than $3 per gallon for the next two years. Regular gasoline is expected to average $3.14 per gallon in 2008, dropping to $3.03 per gallon in 2009, while diesel fuel prices are expected to average $3.29 per gallon in 2008, dropping to $3.15 per gallon in 2009. The oil prices will also impact those households using heating oil, as its price is expected to average $3.19 per gallon in 2008, dropping to $3.01 per gallon in 2009. See the EIA's "Short-Term Energy Outlook," and for the latest on oil and gasoline prices, see the New York Mercantile Exchange Web site and the American Automobile Association's Daily Fuel Gauge Report Web site.


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Physicians who have completed their radiology residency in osteopathic hospital systems in the United States or Canada are considered eligible for the Alternate Pathway for Osteopathic Physicians. If they have completed a clinical year at an ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC-approved program, and four years of diagnostic radiology training at a facility approved by the American Osteopathic College of Radiology and the American Osteopathic Association, they are eligible to pursue certification by the American Board of Radiology through either of two pathways: the Standard Pathway (ACGME residency)or the Alternate Pathway.
Requirements for DO participation in the Alternate Pathway include:
- Satisfy the training requirements of an American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-accredited diagnostic radiology training program; and
- Obtain AOBR certification.
The Board will assess a candidate's status relative to its Policy for Alternate Pathway to Certification in Diagnostic Radiology for Osteopathic (DO) Physicians after receipt of all of the following documents:
- Current, detailed curriculum vitae with specific dates of all training
- Verification of:
- Medical school training
- One year of clinical training in an AOA, ACGME or RCPSC-approved program (see Note 1 below)
- AOA-accredited radiology residency training
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- Payment of a one-time, nonrefundable administrative fee, to be included with the application form
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- If you plan to practice breast imaging, please submit a plan to meet the MQSA Breast Imaging requirements. For more information, please read the RRC Breast Imaging Requirements section of the website.
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The first postgraduate year must be accredited clinical training in internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery or surgical specialties, obstetrics and gynecology, neurology, family practice, emergency medicine, transitional year, or any combination of these.
If there is an elective in diagnostic radiology, it must be in a department with an AOA- or ACGME-approved residency program and cannot be longer than two months. No more than a total of three months may be spent in radiation oncology and/or pathology.
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The required four years of full-time, continuous residency training or continuous faculty fellowship experience must be completed in one institution with an ACGME- or RCPSC-approved residency program. On a case-by-case basis, credit for research training of up to 12 months may be granted if the research is completed at the same institution as the remaining clinical training.
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"Do you think you'll be attacked when you're walking upright with both hands free in the daylight on level ground? No way! You'll be attacked when you're carrying groceries in one hand and using a crutch with the other because your leg's in a cast, while walking the dog, trying to get your keys out and answering your cell phone, while on an icy hillside in the dark. So you better train for that day."
Heh Heh, reminds me of one remark that was often talked about by this UK self defence teacher.
He said that a lot of ppl get attacked when they are doing their business in the stalls. The modus operandi is that, once you have your trousers between your legs, one guy will grab your legs and pull you out of the door (stalls with openings below) thereby giving you a solid knock on the head (hopefully thats all). And whilst you're still grappling with the notion that you are naked and feeling crappy with your head knocked to bits, the other guy mugs you.
I wonder what kinda aikido move we'll be doing to get out of that?
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Abdominal migraine: a migraine, more common in children and adolescents, that is associated with cyclic vomiting (symptoms occur about once a month).
Abortive medications: medications that are used to stop the headache process and prevent symptoms of migraines, including pain, nausea, sound and light sensitivity, etc.; they are most effective when used at the first sign of a migraine to stop the process which causes the headache pain.
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Abscess: a localized collection of pus in tissues, organs, or confined spaces usually due to an infection
Acupuncture: an ancient Chinese system of health care that involves procedures to stimulate anatomical points of the body; the procedure usually is done with very fine, solid needles, but pressure, magnets, electrical stimulation and other techniques can be used. Acupuncture stimulates the body's ability to resist or overcome illnesses and conditions by correcting energy imbalances. Acupuncture also prompts the body to produce chemicals that decrease or eliminate painful sensations.
Acute: sudden; occurs quickly and generally, without warning
Acute headaches: headaches that occur suddenly for the first time with symptoms that subside after a relatively short period of time; they are usually due to an illness, infection, cold, or fever.
Acute recurrent headaches: see Migraines
Adrenaline (epinephrine): the neurotransmitter of the adrenal gland that is secreted in moments of crisis; it stimulates the heart to beat faster and work harder, increases the flow of blood to the muscles, causes an increased alertness of mind, and produces other changes to prepare the body to meet an emergency. It is also a chemical messenger in the brain.
Analgesic: pain-relieving medication
Analgesic-rebound headache: see Rebound headache
Aneurysm: a weak part of an artery in the brain that may bulge outward and occasionally rupture and bleed, leading to a condition called a subarachnoid hemorrhage, which produces a severe headache and stiff neck, and can sometimes be fatal
Anticonvulsant: a type of medication used to treat convulsive seizures, or epilepsy; some of these types of medications are also used to prevent headaches, even when the headaches aren't associated with seizures.
Antidepressant: a type of medication used primarily to treat depression; some of these medications have been useful in treating headaches, even when headaches aren't associated with depression.