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It's crunch time this holiday season, Thursday was one of the last times to tell Santa what you're hoping for, and for those procrastinators out there, one of the last days to find that perfect gift.
"I'm a last-minute kind of girl," Shopper Natalie Bradley said.
"Mostly cleaning up the details and finishing a few things," Marc Elliot said.
For others, Thursday was really just the beginning of their holiday shopping season.
"This is the first minute," Nate Webb said. "This is how I do it. I start today and finish today. Now I'm all done."
But no matter the reason for coming, store owners and mall managers are happy you came.
"It is pretty full today," Claudia Bleil of the Meridian Mall said.
Bleil said last year sales died down after Black Friday, but that's not the case this year.
"The energy is much higher, people are shopping, and yes they're spending a little more too," she said.
Meijer stores saw their fair share of last-minute shoppers too.
"Today is really the busiest day of the year for us," Chris Wilson of Meijer said. "People really are coming in and getting those last minute items."
Retail sales are expected to be big this year, so local and national stores are staying open late and opening early even on Christmas Eve to make sure of it.
"We're open until 7 pm Christmas Eve," Wilson said of all 195 Meijer stores.
"We are open to 7 pm Christmas Eve," Bleil said of the Meridian Mall.
Even with that extra time -- shopping can be stressful -- Wilson said shoppers are staying pretty merry.
"You would think with all of this stress," he said, "but these last few days everyone seems to understand it's going to be busy."
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áááÑ MOSQUITO AND TICK SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER, IN FACT PEOPLE ARE ALREADY PICKING TICKS OFF THEIR KIDS AND THEIR PETS. WITH THE SNOWY, COLD WINTER WE HAD - WILL THIS SEASON BE BETTER OR WORSE THAN LAST SEASON? W-M-T-W NEWS 8'S JIM KEITHLEY IS LIVE WITH WHAT EXPERTS ARE TELLING US. THE TICK PROBLEM THE TICK PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE, MORE PEOPLE ARE CONTRACTING TICK- BORNE DISEASES SUCH AS LYME DISEASE. MOSQUITO- BOURNE ILLNESSES LIKE TRIPLE-E AND WEST NILE ARE BECOMING MORE PREVELENT...AND THEN THERE ARE NEW DISEASES OUT THERE. IF YOU THINK THE SNOW AND COLD KILLED OFF TICKS - THINK AGAIN. AN IDYLLIC SETTING IN THE WOODS OF "HINCKLEY PARK" IN SOUTH PORTLAND - FIVE-YEAR OLD JONAH IS TRYING TO CATCH A FISH - "RIGGATONI" THE DOG RUNNING ABOUT AND MOM, CHRISSY DIMILLO - IS THINKING AND WORRYING ABOUT THINKING AND WORRYING ABOUT SPRING AND TICK SEASON. "During the summer we do bath time every night, check, yeah it's definitely a concern, a bunch of his friends that have gotten Lyme, it's out there for sure." "CHARLIE" - IS TREATED WITH FRONT-LINE EACH YEAR, HIS OWNER TAKES AN ADDED STEP SPRAYING AN INSECT REPELLENT - AS A SECOND LINE OF DEFENSE. STILL, CHARLIE BROUGHT HOME TWO TICKS LAST YEAR - "That's why I'm doing my little voo doo with the herbal spray you know." WILL THE TICKS BE MORE PLENTIFUL THIS YEAR - OR DID THEY DIE OFF, BECAUSE OF THE LONG, COLD SNOWY WINTER. CHUCK LUBELCZYK, A FIELD BIOLOGIST WITH THE "VECTOR BORNE DISEASE LAB HAS THE ANSWER TO THAT. "We won't really know until the season starts how good or bad it will be in the long haul, but over all, the conditions are in favor of them having a very good year this year. Q: good for them, A: Good for them, bad for us." BUT AS HE GIVES US A TOUR OF THE WOODS - IT MAKES SENSE THAT ALL THAT SNOW AND COLD ARE NOT ENOUGH TO WIPE-OUT THE CRAWLY DISEASE-SPREADING CRITTERS. "You got a pretty thick carpeting and down here is where the ticks are going to be hanging out during the winter time and this leaf-layer actually acts as a nice insulating blanket for the ticks." IN THE WOODS OF SCARBROUGH LUBELCZYK IS FLAGGING FOR TICKS - USING AN INEXPENSIVE PIECE OF FABRIC MADE OF CORDUROY - HE SWEEPS THE LOW LYING BRUSH...AND WITHIN MINUTES HE CAPTURES HIS FIRST TICK. IT'S TAKEN BACK TO THE LAB WHERE IS IT ANALYZED UNDER THE SCOPE, DISECTED AND TESTED FOR DISEASE - SCIENTISTS SAY THESE FIELD SURVEYS ARE FINDING A GREATER PERCENTAGE OF INFECTED TICKS. "In addition to Lyme Disease we have other tick-borne diseases now that are becoming very common in Maine as well. We have a new one, deer tick virus, that claimed the life of somebody in the mid- coast last year." IF YOU'RE WONDERING ABOUT WHAT KIND OF MOSQUITO SEASON WE MIGHT HAVE - THINK ABOUT ALL THAT SNOW, NOW MELTED, CREATING EXTRA POOLS OF STANDING WATER IN THE WOODS - PERFECT BREEDING GROUNDS - FOR YET ANOTHER BANNER YEAR. BIOLOGISTS WILL BE CHECKING THESE "RESTING BOXES" A DEVICE USED TO TRAP MOSQUITOS FOR TESTING. "Increased moisture and rain means that that's really beneficial to both the ticks and the mosquitoes and so a real rainy summer, late spring early summer is going to mean a bad year for ticks and mosquitoes typically." THAT WALK IN THE PARK - TAKING ON NEW MEANING AS THE WARMER WEATHER FINALLY ARRIVES. "You have to be diligent you can comb through the hair, we pet him, you can just find them, he's a short- haired dog so that's really helpful." FOR EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TICKS - HOW TO SPOT THEM, HOW TO GET RID OF THEM -CHECK OUT OUR WEB SITE WMTW -DOT- COM WE HAVE A SLIDESHOW DEDICATED TO THE TOPIC. LIVE IN AUBURN, JIM KEITHLEY WMTW NEWS 8.
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Trichomonas vaginalis, also called trichomoniasis, is a parasite. Both men and women can be infected. In women, the vagina is most often infected. In men, the urine canal is the most common infection site.
The infection is spread sexually, either through penis-to-vagina intercourse or from vulva-to-vulva contact.
Those infected are often not aware, Gaydos tells WebMD. "Fifty percent [of women] may not have symptoms," she says. That may also apply to men, she says, but data are lacking.
Some infected men report an irritation inside the penis or slight burning with urination or during ejaculation.
Infected women may report a smelly vaginal discharge. The infection can also cause itching in the genital area and burning with urination.
Antibiotics given in a single dose are the usual treatment, Gaydos says. It is usually successful, but people can be reinfected if they have sexual contact again with an infected person.
Infection with Trichomonas vaginalis is linked with premature labor and low-birth-weight babies in pregnant women. The infection can increase susceptibility to HIV infection if a woman is exposed to that virus.
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Gen-Probe, a company based in San Diego, got clearance from the FDA in April for its new APTIMA test for Trichomonas vaginalis.
The new test, Gaydos says, is more accurate than other tests, such as those that examine a sample under the microscope. She says the new test is close to 100% sensitive. It is a nucleic acid amplification test. It works by replicating the nucleic acid found in the organism.
The cost of the new test is expected to be about $50 to $100 for consumers, she says, and insurance may cover it. The test can use the same test samples as those received for chlamydia or gonorrhea.
An estimated 7.4 million new cases of trichomoniasis occur each year in women and men, according to the CDC.
The new data may dispel the thinking that all STDs are most common in teens and young adults, Stoner tells WebMD.
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Converting to an Arts & Crafts Dining Tablecomments (0) March 5th, 2012 in blogs
Inspired by a Sidney Barnsley piece, I designed and built an Arts & Crafts Fireplace (or Coffee) Table for a family with many young grandchildren. It provided space for sitting, eating, reading, holding, etc. without sharp corners. The plans are actually available on this Fine Woodworking Website.
Here's a picture of the SketchUp model.
My challenge was to see if this design could also be used for a dining table. So I began a trial conversion as demonstrated in the following video.
I knew that the diameter of the top would need to be increased. But I was hoping to re-use the lower structural parts and joinery. And it turned out to be a rather simple and quick conversion.
Here is the final model of the new Dining Table.
As you will see in the video, I used the Scale Tool to increase the diameter of the Top. Another option would have been to use the Tape Measure to modify the scale. However, this would have resulted in changing the thickness of the top pieces. The Scale Tool allowed me to retain the original thickness and edge treatment.
In using the Scale Tool, I held down the Shift Key and also the Cntl Key simultaneously. This doesn't happen often in my SketchUp work. But it helped to have a uniform scaling about the Red & Green Axis while also maintaining the center of the Top at the center of the assembly.
The Scale Tool does cause an unintended increase in the spline widths holding the Top planks together. However, this is an easy fix to get them back to original size. Also, the ebony plug recess holes in the top are increased in diameter. These are also easily fixed.
When I use the Scale Tool on the Top assembly, the individual plank components are resized in that instance of the Top Assembly component. But the plank component definitions are not changed. So I will have to go back and make these re-sized individual planks into new components or unique components which is also an easy task.
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State police say someone stole American flags off one southern Vermont town's main street on the Fourth of July.
Officials say the theft was reported Thursday in Stamford, near the Massachusetts line. A resident was untwisting some of the town's flags when it became clear several were missing.
Police say nine flags were stolen and a tenth was found in the road. The flags appeared to have been pulled down from the metal brackets that secured them to utility poles.
Investigators say the flags appear to have been taken in the early morning hours Thursday.
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Admiring the traditions of craftsmanship that pass from generation to generation, I look forward to my children sharing my crafts of cooking, gardening, needlepoint, and photography with their children.
Craftsmanship is a torch that can either be carried along or snuffed by the winds of time. Perhaps that is why I find the Oblate Sisters of Providence in Baltimore, Maryland and their long tradition of teaching needlepoint to African-American school girls at the Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore so inspiring.
Many of their surviving needlepoint samplers of great quality and talent date from the early 19th Century. While samplers are often available today as reproduction patterns and kits, this needlepoint to the left, according to the Sister's website, may be the first African American schoolgirl sampler to have a reproduction pattern and kit. What a wonderful way for new generations to learn and hone needlepoint skills of their own!
Garnering history from the most unique of places has expanded my knowledge on this area of African American history. I may even purchase Miss Mary Pet's pattern for a needlepoint sampler project of my own. But my most pressing question of the day: "What happened to Mary Pet?" So, off I go on another research adventure.
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Tomorrow, the state House will vote on a bill to dramatically increase the compensation given to exonerees. Currently, the state pays $50,000 for every year that a wrongfully convicted prisoner spends behind bars. That's not even close to handling the needs of these exonerees, especially considering the huge amounts that they must pay to their lawyers for getting them out.
This bill, sponsored by Rep. Rafael Anchia of Dallas, is named for Timothy Cole, whom we've written about on our editorial page. Cole died in prison in 1999 while serving a 25 year sentence after being wrongfully convicted for the rape of a Texas Tech student in 1985. Another man confessed to the crime and subsequent DNA tests confirmed that Cole could not possibly have been the rapist. It was the very definition of a travesty of justice.
Anchia's bill would increase the lump sum compensation paid to victims of wrongful imprisonment from $50,000 to $80,000 for each year of imprisonment. In addition to the lump sum payment, the bill also requires the State of Texas to make monthly payments to the exonerated individual for life plus pay health insurance and provide up to 120 hours of free tuition at a career center, community college or state university.
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April 6 marks 20 years since the start of the siege of Sarajevo, a 44-month blockade of the city by Bosnian Serb forces. All of Bosnia was ravaged by the war, but it was the siege of its capital city, together with the Sarajevo market massacre, that represented the worst of the horrors of the Bosnian War. RFE/RL reports from Sarajevo, a city that refused to die but where the war lives on.
On the 20th anniversary of the start of the siege of Sarajevo, the city commemorated the victims with 11,541 empty seats along the main avenue, one for each of the civilians killed in Sarajevo during the war. Video by Tina Jelin Dizdar, RFE/RL's Balkan Service
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The Bosnian capital marked the anniversary of the start of the 44-month siege of the city by Bosnian Serb forces that saw the deaths of 11,541 men, women, and children.
A look back at scenes of Sarajevo taken after the 44-month siege of the city and today, 20 years later. More than 11,500 men, women, and children were killed in the bombardment of the city by Bosnian Serb forces, the longest such siege in modern European history. (Photos by Reuters)
The Sarajevo Haggadah, a Jewish illuminated manuscript dating back more than 650 years, has survived everything from the Spanish Inquisition to the siege of Sarajevo, which began 20 years ago. Now it is threatened once again -- this time, by the lack of funding for Sarajevo's cultural institutions. RFE/RL looks at the book's history as Jews around the world celebrate Passover, the holiday when the Haggadah is read.
April 6 marks 20 years since the start of the siege of Sarajevo, a blockade of the city by Bosnian Serb forces. The siege lasted 44 months and resulted in 11,541 deaths. Archival video provided by Flash Production Sarajevo shows the bombing of the city during the siege and the human cost that resulted, along with scenes of Bosnian Serb wartime leader Radovan Karadzic leading the offensive.
As Sarajevo prepares to mark the 20th anniversary of the start of the siege of the city by Bosnian Serb forces, theater director Haris Pasovic, who is organizing the April 6 commemorations, talks about how the simple act of making a salad automatically takes him back to wartime in the city.
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See PRECAUTIONS and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION sections for important information intended to reduce the risk of acute renal failure.
*GAMMAGARD S/D (immune globulin) does not contain sucrose.
GAMMAGARD S/D, Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) is made from human plasma. Products made from human plasma may contain infectious agents, such as viruses, that can cause disease. The risk that such products will transmit an infectious agent has been reduced by screening plasma donors for prior exposure to certain viruses, by testing for the presence of certain current virus infections, and by inactivating and/or removing certain viruses (See DESCRIPTION). Despite these measures, such products can still potentially transmit disease. Because this product is made from human blood, it may carry a risk of transmitting infectious agents, e.g., viruses and theoretically, the Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) agent. ALL infections thought by a physician possibly to have been transmitted by this product should be reported by the physician or other healthcare provider to Baxter Healthcare Corporation at 1-800-423-2862 (in the U.S.). The physician should discuss the risks and benefits of this product with the patient.
GAMMAGARD S/D, Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human), should only be administered intravenously. Other routes of administration have not been evaluated.
Immediate anaphylactic and hypersensitivity reactions are a remote possibility. Epinephrine and antihistamines should be available for treatment of any acute anaphylactoid reactions.
GAMMAGARD S/D (immune globulin) contains only trace amounts of IgA ( ≤ 2.2 µg/mL in a 5% solution). GAMMAGARD S/D (immune globulin) is not indicated in patients with selective IgA deficiency where the IgA deficiency is the only abnormality of concern. It should be given with caution to patients with antibodies to IgA or IgA deficiencies, that are a component of an underlying primary immunodeficiency disease for which IGIV therapy is indicated.7,19 In such instances, a risk of anaphylaxis may exist despite the fact that GAMMAGARD S/D (immune globulin) contains only trace amounts of IgA.
Some viruses, such as B19V (formerly known as parvovirus B19) or hepatitis A, are particularly difficult to remove or inactivate at this time. B19V most seriously affects pregnant women, or immune-compromised individuals. Symptoms of B19V infection include fever, drowsiness, chills, and runny nose followed about two weeks later by a rash and joint pain. Evidence of hepatitis A may include several days to weeks of poor appetite, tiredness, and low-grade fever followed by nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Dark urine and a yellowed complexion are also common symptoms. Patients should be encouraged to consult their physician if such symptoms appear.
An aseptic meningitis syndrome (AMS) has been reported to occur infrequently in association with Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) [IGIV] treatment. Discontinuation of IGIV treatment has resulted in remission of AMS within several days without sequelae. The syndrome usually begins within several hours to two days following IGIV treatment. It is characterized by symptoms and signs including severe headache, nuchal rigidity, drowsiness, fever, photophobia, painful eye movements, and nausea and vomiting. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) studies are frequently positive with pleocytosis up to several thousand cells per mm3, predominantly from the granulocytic series, and elevated protein levels up to several hundred mg/dL. Patients exhibiting such symptoms and signs should receive a thorough neurological examination, including CSF studies, to rule out other causes of meningitis. AMS may occur more frequently in association with high dose (2 g/kg) IGIV treatment.
Periodic monitoring of renal function tests and urine output is particularly important in patients judged to have a potential increased risk for developing acute renal failure. Assure that patients are not volume depleted prior to the initiation of the infusion of IGIV. Renal function, including measurement of blood urea nitrogen (BUN)/serum creatinine, should be assessed prior to the initial infusion of GAMMAGARD S/D (immune globulin) and again at appropriate intervals thereafter. If renal function deteriorates, discontinuation of the product should be considered.
For patients judged to be at risk for developing renal dysfunction, it may be prudent to reduce the rate of infusion to less than 4 mL/kg/Hr ( < 3.3 mg IG/kg/min) for a 5% solution or at a rate less than 2 mL/kg/ Hr ( < 3.3 mg IG/kg/min) for a 10 % solution.
Certain components used in the packaging of this product contain natural rubber latex.
Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) [IGIV] products can contain blood group antibodies which may act as hemolysins and induce in vivo coating of red blood cells with immunoglobulin, causing a positive direct antiglobulin reaction and, rarely, hemolysis.20-23 Hemolytic anemia can develop subsequent to IGIV therapy due to enhanced RBC sequestration23 (See ADVERSE REACTIONS). IGIV recipients should be monitored for clinical signs and symptoms of hemolysis (See PRECAUTIONS: Laboratory Tests).
Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI)
There have been reports of noncardiogenic pulmonary edema (Transfusion Related Acute Lung Injury [TRALI]) in patients administered IGIV.24 TRALI is characterized by severe respiratory distress, pulmonary edema, hypoxemia, normal left ventricular function, and fever and typically occurs within 1 to 6 hours after transfusion. Patients with TRALI may be managed using oxygen therapy with adequate ventilatory support.
IGIV recipients should be monitored for pulmonary adverse reactions. If TRALI is suspected, appropriate tests should be performed for the presence of anti-neutrophil antibodies in both the product and patient serum (See PRECAUTIONS: Laboratory Tests).
Thrombotic Events
Thrombotic events have been reported in association with IGIV25-33 (See ADVERSE REACTIONS). Patients at risk may include those with a history of atherosclerosis, multiple cardiovascular risk factors, advanced age, impaired cardiac output, and/or known or suspected hyperviscosity, hypercoaguable disorders and prolonged periods of immobilization. The potential risks and benefits of IGIV should be weighed against those of alternative therapies for all patients for whom IGIV administration is being considered. Baseline assessment of blood viscosity should be considered in patients at risk for hyperviscosity, including those with cryoglobulins, fasting chylomicronemia/markedly high triacylgycerols (triglycerides), or monoclonal gammopathies (See PRECAUTIONS: Laboratory Tests). Analysis of adverse event reports13,34 has indicated that a rapid rate of infusion may be a risk factor for vascular occlusive events.
Laboratory Tests
If signs and/or symptoms of hemolysis are present after IGIV infusion, appropriate confirmatory laboratory testing should be done (see PRECAUTIONS).
If TRALI is suspected, appropriate tests should be performed for the presence of anti-neutrophil antibodies in both the product and patient serum (see PRECAUTIONS).
Because of the potentially increased risk of thrombosis, baseline assessment of blood viscosity should be considered in patients at risk for hyperviscosity, including those with cryoglobulins, fasting chylomicronemia/markedly high triacylglycerols (triglycerides), or monoclonal gammopathies (see PRECAUTIONS).
Pregnancy Category C
Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with GAMMAGARD S/D, Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human). It is also not known whether GAMMAGARD S/D (immune globulin) can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. GAMMAGARD S/D (immune globulin) should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
13. Data in the files of Baxter Healthcare Corporation.
7. Buckley RH. Immunoglobulin replacement therapy: Indications and contraindications for use and variable IgG levels achieved In: Alving BM, Finlayson JS eds. Immunoglobulins: characteristics and use of intravenous preparations. Washington, D.C.: US Department of Health and Human Services; 1979;3-8.
18. Cayco AV, Perazella MA, Hayslett JP. Renal insufficiency after intravenous immune globulin therapy: a report of two cases and an analysis of the literature. J Am Soc Nephrol. 1997;8:1788-1794.
19. Burks AW, Sampson HA, Buckley RH. Anaphylactic reactions after gammaglobulin administration in patients with hypogammaglobulinemia: Detection of IgE antibodies to IgA. N Eng J Med. 1986;314:560-564.
20. Wilson JR, Bhoopalam N, Fisher M. Hemoytic anemia associated with intravenous immunoglobulin. Muscle Nerve. 1997;20: 1142-1145.
21. Copelan EA, Strohm PL, Kennedy MS, Tutschka PJ. Hemolysis following intravenous immune globulin therapy. Transfusion. 1986;26:410-412.
22. Thomas MJ, Misbah SA, Chapel HM, Jones M, Elrington G, Newsom-Davis J. Hemolysis after high-dose intravenous Ig. Blood. 1993;82:3789.
23. Kessary-Shoham H, Levy Y, Shoenfeld Y, Lorber M, Gershon H. In vivo administration of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) can lead to enhanced erythrocyte sequestration. J Autoimmune. 1999;13:129-135.
24. Rizk A, Gorson KC, Kenney L, Weinstein R. Transfusion-related acute lung injury after the infusion of IVIG. Transfusion. 2001;41: 264-268.
25. Dalakas MC. High-dose intravenous immunoglobulin and serum viscosity: risk of precipitating thromboembolic events. Neurology. 1994;44:223-226.
26. Harkness K, Howell SJL, Davies-Jones GAB. Encephalopathy associated with intravenous immunoglobulin treatment for Guillain-Barre syndrome. Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery, Psychiatry. 1996;60:586-598.
27. Woodruff RK, Grigg AP, Firkin FC, Smith IL. Fatal thrombotic events during treatment of autoimmune thrombocytopenia with intravenous immunoglobulin in elderly patients. Lancet. 1986;2:217-218.
28. Wolberg AS, Kon RH, Monroe DM, Hoffman M. Coagulation factor XI is a contaminant in intravenous immunoglobulin preparations. Am J Hematol. 2000;65:30-34.
29. Brannagan TH, Nagle KJ, Lange DJ, Rowland LP . Complications of intravenous immune globulin treatment in neurologic disease. Neurology. 1996;47:674-677.
30. Haplea SS, Farrar JT, Gibson GA, Laskin M, Pizzi LT, Ashbury AK. Thromboembolic Events Associated with Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy. Neurology. 1997;48:A54.
31. Kwan T, and Keith P. Stroke Following Intravenous Immunoglobulin Infusion in a 28-Year-Old Male with Common Variable Immune Deficiency: A Case Report and Literature Review. Canadian Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology. 1999;4:250-253.
32. Elkayam O, Paran D, Milo R, Davidovitz Y, Almoznino-Sarafian D, Zelster D, Yaron M, Caspi D. Acute Myocardial Infarction Associated with High Dose Intravenous Immunoglobulin Infusion for Autoimmune Disorders. A study of four cases. Ann Rheum Dis. 2000;59:77-80.
33. Gomperts ED, Darr F. Letter to the Editor. Reference article - Rapid infusion of intravenous immune globulin in patients with neuromuscular disorders. Neurology. 2002. In Press.
34. Grillo JA, Gorson KC, Ropper AH, Lewis J, Weinstein R. Rapid infusion of intravenous immune globulin in patients with neuromuscular disorders. Neurology. 2001;57:1699-1701.This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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Technologies such as Web-based self-service and interactive voice response (IVR) are not connected to the contact center, so customers who cannot complete a self-service interaction must call the contact center and start from scratch with an agent who has no knowledge of what the customer has already done. Responding to the popularity of mobile devices, companies have tried to overcome these limitations by developing apps that include a "call me" icon that the customer taps to activate. But this typically does not improve the situation much because tapping the icon takes the user out of the app, the information is lost and the customer must start over. NICE Systems' Mobile Reach application links customer self-service on mobile devices to contact center assistance. A user who taps the call icon remains in the app and the agent who answers can see and share what the user was doing without the customer having to re-enter data. Mobile Reach retains not only the data but also any security measures already activated. In addition, it allows developers to bypass IVR by using data collected on the mobile device to route the call.
For developers, NICE Systems provides a module that can be integrated into a mobile app and contains all the features supported by Mobile Reach, such as "call me" integration with GPS and data sharing, including photos. On the server side it uses features NICE acquired in purchasing eGlue to share data with the agent in a user-friendly form. Developers can enhance this by extracting data from other business applications, putting the information in a broader customer context. Using technology NICE acquired from Fizzback, Mobile Reach can send the customer a short survey at the end of an interaction and integrate the responses into the company's voice-of-the-customer program.
Using features on both sides of the interaction enables developers to make the contact more conversational and allows parties to share information. This personal touch is likely to increase the percentage of interactions that are completed at the first attempt. Mobile Reach provides robust development capabilities. We advise companies to take advantage of them by focusing on designing apps that reflect customers' perspectives and meet their expectations.


text: In 2004, Carlos Tévez's eighth goal of the tournament gave Argentina their first Olympic gold medal for 52 years as they beat Paraguay 1-0 in the men's football. Argentina won all six of their games and score an impressive 17 goals. If that were not remarkable enough, the South Americans became the first side to win a FIFA competition without conceding a goal.


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You will be required to directly support the Head of CRM and the wider CRM team by helping to progress, administer, and where relevant, lead on CRM projects.
Your main duties will include the on-going maintenance and support of the client feedback programme, supporting and coaching secretaries on client service tools such as directories, client-facing relationship documents and CRM systems. You will also be required to maintain and develop intranet pages and produce financial reports with additional reporting and analysis of data. Support will be required for secondment processes and paperwork, as well as supporting the Business Development Manager in key account and client planning.
To be considered for the role we are looking for candidates with legal or professional services experience along with some customer service/sales experience, which can include sales administration. You will possess an ability to liaise closely with people at all levels, both internally and externally, show strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle and prioritise, whilst working to tight and demanding deadlines. You will need to be a highly approachable individual who has a passion for delivering excellent client services and have preferably gained experience of working directly with external clients.
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MazingerZ, on 26 April 2013 - 10:12 PM, said:
Then the UI should be made better. This change only cater zerg noobs and new players while crippling an entire build line of the Mesmer. At the same Theives are getting reverted. That shows VERY well what the devs want - new players ganking stuff with theives so that they get "into" the game, while reducing the strength of things that can stop zergs.
AoE confusion application in WvWvW zergs is kind of OP. In major skirmishes, whoever's shattering Confusion onto people is probably going to win (largely because the UI is very bad at display confusion).
Skilled players already know how to deal with confusion. Its called condition removal or backing off for a couple of secs. Confusion by a Mesmer isnt even the worst kind, because its the ONLY condition they have that is viable. Go up and an Engineer and get trolled with trying to remove 5+ confusion stacks among 5+ different conditions instead.
Duh, that's because *no one* use confusion specs in PvP and its ass in PvE due to slow attacks.
In PvE and even sPvP, I can see Confusion staying where it's at. Not necessarily WvWvW though.
They are.
Unless Shatters are under the 5 AoE target limit. I've never gotten that impression.
All in all, the change is for example like doing a blanket nerf of 50% damage on Guardian burning. Unacceptable.


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February 2013
• In for the Long Run
• Equipment Round-up
• New Contenders, Old Favorites
• The First 50 years
• Boom Time
• Don't Guess with GPS
• ARS Scientists Study Cold-Induced Sweetening
• Dynamic Decade
• Healthier Spuds
• Taking Stock
• The Guenthner Report
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In For the Long Run
Any farm that grows both potatoes and tulips can rightly be defined as "diversified." Iverson Family Farms fits that description by growing bulbs and tubers, along with the rest of their crop portfolio that includes wheat grass seed, green beans, corn and other crops. Actually, the farm is split into two farming operations: there's Iverson Family Farms and then there's the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. Nels Iverson, his sister Barb and brother, Ken, oversee the farming production aspects of both operations. Barb, with Patti (Nels' wife) and Janet, sister-in-law of Paul (another Iverson brother) oversee the business side of Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. The combined farms total between 1,800 and 2,000 acres. Of that acreage, potatoes are a small part of the total farming business these days. For 2012 they planted about 45 acres of the Pike variety for a chipper in California. "My parents bought this farm in 1950," Nels said. His father, Ross, began growing potatoes in 1962. "I think he was looking for an alternative crop," Nels said. "We've done seed potatoes, chip potatoes, some for the fresh market but we've concentrated on chip potatoes." In years past, potatoes have been a » Read more
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Taking Stock: Winners and Losers
After weeks of frenzy it appears the world didn't end and Congress managed to keep from pushing us over the "fiscal cliff." But appearances can be deceiving and in Congress's rush to put together a temporary, nine-month extension, of the Farm Bill the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) was excluded from the last minute funding. I'm reminded of a line from Bruce Springsteen's beautiful dirge "Atlantic City," on his 1982 album "Nebraska": "Down here it's just winners and losers, and don't get caught on the wrong side of that line." It appears that the potato industry was caught on the wrong side of the line in Congress's ill-conceived and inept legislative actions. We will continue to monitor and report on future legislative efforts to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill, and hopefully SCRI funding, in the months ahead in Spudman and eSpudman. On a more positive note, I'm proud to announce that Eric Halverson of Black Gold Farms is the recipient of Spudman's inaugural Emerging Leader Award. Over the course of a relatively short time Eric has proven to be an exceptional and dedicated leader to the potato industry. I have no doubt that he will » Read more
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The First 50 Years
In the fall of 1912 six men met and from that gathering a national organization dedicated to potato research would be born. The group's intent was simply stated: "to be an effective national potato association…for promoting the potato industry in all its various phases." From this original gathering, W.A. Martin, of Houlton, Maine, was elected president of this nascent tribal gathering. Martin was given the power to form an organization and select a complement of officers. This would be achieved in January, 1913, when President Martin, with $50 of his personal funds, opened a treasury and stationery was purchased, a vigorous membership campaign inaugurated and a constitution with by-laws was prepared. At the organization's inaugural meeting in 1914 a motion was put forth for a national organization that would represent the potato industry as a whole. The proceedings of this meeting of 54 members and 13 commercial concerns published a constitution and by-laws, which stated that "this organization shall be known as the National Potato Association of America." The name would be changed to the Potato Association of America in 1917 as interest spread throughout the continent and across the Atlantic to Europe. Article Two » Read more
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Advanced Farm Equipment AFE Lenco recently introduced the Lenco Four-row Wrap Around Harvester with side-hill leveling that keeps the cleaning table level. Lenco has installed a load cell in the primary bed that indicates the amount of dirt being carried, which allows adjusting the speed of the chain so the proper amount of dirt can be carried without adjusting the speed of the machine. The Four-Row Wrap Around Harvester has electronic hydraulics run by an Eaton controller giving the opportunity to dial in to the speed of the primary and the speed of all conveyors and the cleaning table. Another innovation in the Lenco line is the Four Row Pull Type Air Head Harvester with a self-leveling air head and air knife, aka, a big blower out the back of the harvester. For more information visit http://www.lenco-harvesters.com. John Deere John Deere introduces the all-new 2720 Disk Ripper, a heavy-duty primary tillage tool designed to handle a wide variety of tillage tasks. Features of the 2720 Disk Ripper include a new gang design with heavier C-springs, thicker gang tubes and the largest gang bolt in the industry. It uses a disk-ripper-disk configuration to cut, size and » Read more
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Dynamic Decade
It's been quite a ride for Rick Miles in the 10 years since he first began supplying fresh Idaho potatoes to Five Guys Burgers and Fries restaurants. In 2002, when Miles' company was contracted to supply fresh potatoes for french fries, the chain consisted of five stores. Today, there are 1,075 Five Guys restaurants serving their famous burgers with fresh french fries and the chain continues to grow at the rate of more than 200 stores annually and a total of 1,500 franchises in development. "In 2002, they had five franchise stores and our first shipment to them was 150 50-lb. bags of potatoes and that would last them for about 10 days," Miles said, "We now ship weekly between 50,000 and 60,000 50-lb. bags." That comes to more than 150 million lbs. of potatoes annually. With the phenomenal rate of growth, Miles recently moved his company, Rick Miles Produce Service, into a new 11,000-square foot warehouse in Idaho Falls from two small offices in Rigby, Idaho. The new three-level building includes office space, a conference room and test kitchen as well as storage space to alleviate the demands on the packing sheds that he » Read more
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National Potato Council: Federal tax policy threatens family farms
Last December's "fiscal cliff" debate in Washington, D.C., shed a national spotlight on some of the unique challenges that farmers face in securing their investments in land and production assets for their families. Although individuals and family-run corporations own approximately 98 percent of America's two million farms and ranches, they are increasingly being lumped together with the much maligned big business sector by those who are searching for more funding to run the federal government. However, the inclusion of inheritance and capital gains taxes in the debate brought to light the fact that our federal tax policy is often at odds with the country's stated goal of retaining multi-generational family farms within the family. For example, in order to pass down a family farm after the death of the owner, families must meticulously plan for the estate tax and the financial burden it creates. Under the tax rates put in place during the George W. Bush administration, estate gift taxes were set at a $5 million exemption and a top tax rate of 35 percent. Even at that rate, farmers wishing to transfer their property and business interests to their descendants had to plan ahead » Read more


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CORNING, Ark. - Winston Ezell, 71, died at 1:13 p.m. Aug. 22, 2001 at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould.
Born Aug. 4, 1930, in Athens, Ala., son of the late Lemuel Horace and Jessie Elizabeth Owen Ezell, he was a retired self-employed construction worker and served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was affiliated with the Church of Christ. He owned and operated Ezell Pipe and Ditching and worked with land owners and operators in New Madrid, Scott and Stoddard counties in Missouri.
On Nov. 14, 1954, he married Frances Ezell who survives of the home.
Other survivors include: two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jim Ezell of Corning and Wayne and Kolynn Ezell of Cabot; one daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Randy Anders of Corning; one brother, James Ezell of Jonesboro; two sisters, Sarah Springer of Nolensville, Tenn., and Martha Neal of Germantown, Tenn.; and 12 grandchildren.
One son, Larry Ray Ezell, preceded him in death on May 22, 1999.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning where services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday with Mark Springer officiating.
Burial will follow in the Corning Cemetery.


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Letters: 'Angela's Ashes' author Frank McCourt was an inspiration
Published 16/07/2014 | 02:30
My hero, Frank McCourt, died five years ago this week, an event that prompted sorrow mixed with the guilty suspicion that I wasn't really entitled to any. We were strangers, after all, but McCourt was important to me in the unknowing way heroes often are.
On a spring day in 2007, I took the train from Poughkeepsie to New York City to see McCourt and Calvin Trillin at the 92nd Street Y. The event was part of a reading and performance series, but was more like eavesdropping on the men as they chatted in the living room.
The men sat in club chairs flanking a low table and talked about favourite books, about pretentious restaurants and about the ham-fisted response to the massive snowstorms that crippled New York City in the 1970s. "There are still huge piles of snow out in Queens left over from the Lindsey administration," said McCourt.
From my seat in the darkened auditorium I laughed along with the men, enjoying their sharp wit and the easy warmth of their exchange. Following a brief Q&A, the men took seats at folding tables. I stood in McCourt's line and watched him smile and chat. I extended my hand as I approached the table.
"Hello, Mr McCourt, I left your books at home this morning, it seemed a little tacky to haul them all down here for your autograph." McCourt smiled and waved his hand: "Och, that's what these things are for."
"Well, I enjoyed hearing you and Mr Trillin speak," I said, "but I really came here today to tell you that something you said in a radio interview years ago really resonated with me and it inspired me to write my own story about my Irish Catholic childhood in Broad Channel, and about my search for the three-year-old who went missing from our family."
McCourt folded his hands and tilted his head to one side, waiting.
"The interviewer asked you why, at age 66 and after 30 years in the classroom, you'd decided to write 'Angela's Ashes'. You said, 'Because if I hadn't, I'd have gone howling to my grave'."
McCourt's facial expression said he didn't recall the words exactly, but he certainly agreed with the sentiment. "That's pretty good," he said with a chuckle.
"When I finish my manuscript I'd like to send it to you with a note reminding you about this conversation. Perhaps you'd let me take you to lunch?"
He squinted at my card before slipping it into his shirt pocket. "Okay," he said clutching my hand a second time. "Maybe we can do some howling!"
I learned of his illness when his brother Malachy told the press: "Frank is not expected to live." The slim possibility of that lunch still remained: a spring meeting at an outdoor cafe or perhaps an hour or two in the autumn, sharing a pot of tea.
The night McCourt lay dying, a torrential summer storm blew through the Hudson Valley. I imagined him in his bed an hour to the south, tended by family while thunder cracked and the lights flickered. I feel certain he did not howl.
I'm not sure if it was a graduated response or a misjudged offering on behalf of the inevitable culchie land invasion of Dublin, but the man himself offered to swim, fly or beg to make five in a row happen, and every shop or store owner on both sides of the Liffey, with container-loads of authentic looking cowboy hats and boots from China, will be praying like they never prayed before to every version of god out there, so that it does happen.
Whoever could have foreseen the countrywide tremor, or the turmoil, a cowboy hat-wearing country singer named Garth Brooks would cause?
Even the unfortunate story of over a dozen beached whales up here in Donegal had to suffer the indignity of having to take a back seat to the unfolding saga of will he/won't he.
To say that it went from a fiasco to a farce on every radio and TV station in the country and abroad would be an understatement for want of a more appropriate description.
Even the busy Mexican ambassador had offered his services as a peace negotiator amid calls for US President Barack Obama to forget the conflicts in the Ukraine, Iraq, Afghanistan and the Iranian nuclear programme that's causing him headaches, and get directly involved because if our problem implodes, it will turn an ace card for Enda into a joker amid an upturn in consumer spending.
We have 450,000 of the population jobless, unemployed, on the breadline, call it whatever you like and they cannot grab the attention of the Taoiseach, media and world leaders like the 400,000 who bought tickets in their quest to do the hokey pokey with the Stetson-wearing messiah of country and western music, Garth Brooks?
God save us from all harm, but isn't there something peculiarly weird about this whole hip-whacking, butt-shaking, line-dancing scenario?
The blame for the Garth Brooks concert debacle lies squarely with the promoters and Brooks himself. They have a legal obligation to the ticketholders to provide the three authorised concerts.
If they refuse I suggest that a group of ticketholders should get together and take a class action against them.
I must compliment the city manager, who having made the difficult decision had the courage to stick by it despite the silly posturing of politicians in Government Buildings and the Mansion House.
Only an eejit would build a house without planning permission as you can be made to tear it down. This was no different. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail so people have a lot to answer for.
Having said that it is shameful that a resolution could not have been found with say the surplus of concerts over the agreed amount held in Croker this year triggering an equivalent reduction in the number to be held next year. Everybody has lost out now so there are lessons to be learned... expensive ones.
I refer to an Irish Independent editorial "Onus on State to ensure integrity of job scheme" and article by Tom Molloy "The scheme is working and getting vital experience for jobseekers" published on July 15.
An extraordinary phenomenon of an age personified by the genius of technology which has changed practically all aspects of life in recent decades is persistence with employment discussion without any reference whatsoever to the impact of that technology on work and jobs.
Dependence on human labour is being eliminated on a truly massive scale; automation is rampant and improving and yet an absurd government policy pursues job creation as if we were still in previous centuries.
Every conceivable guise is used to make job figures look good.
We collude in dubious taxavoidance which eventually will brand us pariahs on the international scene and refuse absolutely to heed numerous wake-up calls of what is really happening on the jobs/work front. No explanation or even discussion has yet emerged on the significance of one investment of €3.6bn without a promise of a single job.
Automation allows the world to produce everything in abundance without dependence on human labour; this is a reality we ignore at our peril.
It really is tragic to see respected journalism assist such monumental self-deception.
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Interacting selectively and non-covalently with ATP, adenosine 5'-triphosphate, a universally important coenzyme and enzyme regulator.
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with any metal ion.
Catalysis of the reaction: ATP + a non-membrane spanning protein L-tyrosine = ADP + a non-membrane spanning protein L-tyrosine phosphate.
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with any protein or protein complex (a complex of two or more proteins that may include other nonprotein molecules).
Catalysis of the reaction: ATP + a protein tyrosine = ADP + protein tyrosine phosphate.
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with one or more specific sites on a receptor molecule, a macromolecule that undergoes combination with a hormone, neurotransmitter, drug or intracellular messenger to initiate a change in cell function.
Conveys a signal across a cell to trigger a change in cell function or state. A signal is a physical entity or change in state that is used to transfer information in order to trigger a response.
An immune response based on directed amplification of specific receptors for antigen produced through a somatic diversification process, and allowing for enhanced response to subsequent exposures to the same antigen (immunological memory).
A series of molecular signals initiated by the cross-linking of an antigen receptor on a B cell.
The attachment of a cell, either to another cell or to an underlying substrate such as the extracellular matrix, via cell adhesion molecules.
The process in which relatively unspecialized cells, e.g. embryonic or regenerative cells, acquire specialized structural and/or functional features that characterize the cells, tissues, or organs of the mature organism or some other relatively stable phase of the organism's life history. Differentiation includes the processes involved in commitment of a cell to a specific fate and its subsequent development to the mature state.
Innate immune responses are defense responses mediated by germline encoded components that directly recognize components of potential pathogens.
The process in which a signal is passed on to downstream components within the cell, which become activated themselves to further propagate the signal and finally trigger a change in the function or state of the cell.
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the mesoderm over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The mesoderm is the middle germ layer that develops into muscle, bone, cartilage, blood and connective tissue.
The phosphorylation by a protein of one or more of its own tyrosine amino acid residues, or a tyrosine residue on an identical protein.
The phosphorylation by a protein of one or more of its own amino acid residues (cis-autophosphorylation), or residues on an identical protein (trans-autophosphorylation).
The process of introducing a phosphate group on to a protein.
Any process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of cell proliferation.
The cellular process in which a signal is conveyed to trigger a change in the activity or state of a cell. Signal transduction begins with reception of a signal (e.g. a ligand binding to a receptor or receptor activation by a stimulus such as light), or for signal transduction in the absence of ligand, signal-withdrawal or the activity of a constitutively active receptor. Signal transduction ends with regulation of a downstream cellular process, e.g. regulation of transcription or regulation of a metabolic process. Signal transduction covers signaling from receptors located on the surface of the cell and signaling via molecules located within the cell. For signaling between cells, signal transduction is restricted to events at and within the receiving cell.
A series of molecular signals initiated by the cross-linking of an antigen receptor on a T cell.
A series of molecular signals initiated by the binding of an extracellular ligand to a receptor on the surface of the target cell where the receptor possesses tyrosine kinase activity, and ending with regulation of a downstream cellular process, e.g. transcription.


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A team comprised of next year's Montevideo varsity softball players finished second in a league in Morris this summer. Team members are (front, from left) Kelsey Quigley, Jessica Janisch, Kiersti Grey, Whitney Bartz, Alissa Runia, McKayla Erickson, (back) Ashley Hoehne, Kelsey Olson, Paige Jorgenson, Hannah Kuno, Lindsey Olson, Abbey Hacker and coach Kyle Goslee.
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Football season may be behind us, but high school athletes will still be on the fields and courts with basketball, soccer, track, baseball, and softball. Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital believes it is important for teen athletes to engage in proper nutrition practices and wants to help spread the word with tips and helpful hints.
What You Eat MattersA healthy diet is essential to meet an athletic teen's energy needs. "Teens with a higher level of activity need the right combination and amount of food to perform at their best levels," explains Todd Hamel, MD, FAAFP, family medicine physician on the medical staff at Cy-Fair Hospital.
Game-day meal content and timing can directly impact a young athlete's performance on the field. "A full stomach requires energy to digest, so it is important to stop eating two hours before activity in order to save energy levels for the event," says Dr. Hamel. "Although high-fiber foods are nutritious, they also may cause stomach upset and should not be eaten before activity. High-fat foods take longer to digest and should also be avoided up to three hours before a game or event." Instead, teens should eat an ample amount of carbohydrates, found in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, along with a moderate amount of proteins, such as those found in meat, eggs and dairy.
Drink Plenty of FluidsFluids are critical in preventing dehydration during activity which can lead to symptoms including severe muscle cramping. Thus, the proper fluids should be consumed before, during, and after exercise. "Early hydration is key. Athletes should drink water or other appropriate fluids as directed by their physician or team trainer up to several hours before physical activity and especially on days they will be participating in games or contests," encourages Dr. Hamel. "Fluids should continue to be consumed in 15 – 20 minute intervals during activity as well as afterwards to replenish fluid levels lost through sweat." The body depletes its readily available energy supply after one hour of exercise, so sports drinks are a good option for athletes that are active for 60 – 90 minutes. These drinks also help replenish the electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, lost through sweat. "All drinks with electrolytes are not created equal," warns Dr. Hamel. "Talk with your doctor or trainer to identify the proper solution for your needs."
But what if your teen is feeling tired and wants to boost their energy level? "Energy drinks are becoming increasingly popular, especially among teens and young adults," says Dr. Hamel. "These drinks often have large amounts of sugar and caffeine, sometimes more than twice as much as a cup of coffee or soda, and are not recommended." The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) actually limits the amount of caffeine for cola-type drinks to 71 milligrams in a 12-ounce serving. However, the FDA does not place these restrictions on energy drinks. "Quickly drinking an energy drink just before exercise isn't a good idea. The high levels of caffeine and sugar may cause a number of symptoms and have sometimes led to dehydration requiring medical attention," warns Dr. Hamel. "The best way to feel energized each day is to eat healthy foods, drink plenty of water, and get a good night's sleep."
Get Your VitaminsFor optimal performance, young athletes need a variety of vitamins, protein and carbohydrates. The food guide pyramid is a good source of information for the types of food and drinks a well-balanced diet requires. Even during off-season, it is important for teens to maintain a balanced to create a solid foundation for game season. Athletic teens need calcium and iron in their diets to build strong bones and sustain energy. These nutrients can be found in dairy products, green leafy vegetables, meat, dried beans and fortified cereals. "A diet deficient of essential vitamins and minerals can lead to symptoms that may be mistaken for other medical conditions," says Dr. Hamel. "If an athlete or athlete's parent suspects there may be a vitamin or mineral deficiency in their child, there is specialized testing available to help identify the cause."
Too Much PressureMany teens participate in sports that place a heavy emphasis on appearance and weight. This can cause pressure and potentially an unhealthy obsession with weight gain or reduction. "It is usually not a good idea for teens to diet because athletic teens need the additional calories to sustain high energy levels for activity," explains Dr. Hamel. "Dieting also can prevent a teen who is still growing from reaching his or her intended height." Unhealthy eating habits can cause serious repercussions that could last a lifetime, so parents should discuss diet options with a doctor or nutritionist if a coach recommends that a teen lose weight.
For more information on helping your teen athlete lead a healthy life, call 800-681-2733.
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Now that some of you are holding your new #iPhone5, what do you think? Return it or keep it? How long until you get yours? R u loving #iOS6?
— Matthew Snider (@geekfori) September 21, 2012
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Now that some of you are holding your new #iPhone5, what do you think? Return it or keep it? How long until you get yours? R u loving #iOS6?
— Matthew Snider (@geekfori) September 21, 2012
Unless you live under a very big rock in the Badlands of South Dakota you probably heard about Apple's iPhone 5 event yesterday.
Yet again, Apple did not disappoint.
First things first, you can pre-order the iPhone 16GB version for $199 starting Friday, September 14th. Or you can wait in line with other Mac fanatics on September 21st and try to battle crazed consumers for this beautiful device at your local Apple Store.
I don't know of many Apple-loving beats on iTunes, but the one and only TobyMac recently released his new album and "Mac Daddy" should definitely be played at the iPhone 5 Event today.
Last week Amazon announced their refreshed Kindles including a new HD tablet that is closer in size to the iPad. Even as an avid Apple advocate I have to admit that Amazon's progress with the Kindle Fire product line impressed me
Amazon will never be an iPad killer. Only Apple can do that. However, I'm glad Amazon continues to innovate and invest in the tablet market because competition fosters innovation. The Kindle Fire could not have existed without the iPad and without the iPhone we'd all still be stick with a Motorola RAZR.
One reason I think Amazon even stands a chance of going toe-to-toe with Apple is their content ecosystem.
This is probably the only Mac fanboy site not writing about the Sept 12th iPhone 5 event today, but there will be plenty of time for that next week. I even blocked out my work calendar to take an early lunch so I could follow along during the announcement.
But I digress.
Have you ever been struck by inspiration, had a sudden urge to share an idea, text a friend or post a random thought on Facebook?
I try really hard to be a good husband. Part of that is helping around the house with chores like cleaning the bathrooms and washing the dishes. Trouble is, I don't always remember to take out the trash.
Enter, Reminders to the rescue.
Over the years there have been a number of technological advances that were intended to make our lives easier. By getting household chores done faster (vacuum, dishwasher, etc) or reaching your destination quicker (cars, trains, etc) you could have more time to do the important things.
However, as flawed humans are inclined to do, instead of taking advantage of these new freedoms to focus on what we value most, we find ourselves busier than ever.


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I have a 32 oz plastic jar of honey that is almost new and completely solidified!
This has never happened to me before. How can I get it back to liquid? And will it stay liquid or do I have to keep re-liquidifying it?
I have a 32 oz plastic jar of honey that is almost new and completely solidified!
This has never happened to me before. How can I get it back to liquid? And will it stay liquid or do I have to keep re-liquidifying it?
The term "working mother" is redundant.
30 seconds in the microwave should do it, Loren, and yes, it will resolidify.
(Please take the cover off! )
There was a thread about this recently, which I read with interest since my large bottle from Sam's had completely crystallized. The method I used (bottle was too big for the microwave, and I wasn't sure how the plastic bottle would hold up in the microwave anyway) was to bring a pan of water to a boil, turn off the heat and THEN put the bottle in the pan and let it sit. Takes a while and I had to reheat the water once (I mean it was a BIG bottle! ), but it worked just fine.
Less rhetoric, more cowbell!
OK thanks. This has never happened before. Our house is not cold either.
The term "working mother" is redundant.
We don't use it very often and when we do it is usually a small amount. I have found that keeping honey sticks on hand works really well.
Just FYI.
The bee-keeper that I buy from at our farmers market told me to store the bottle in the freezer so it never crystalizes. I keep a bit in the cabinet and the rest in the freezer.
"Please help! My honey has solidified!" Is that a bad thing?
Dorothy aka Martha
Somewhere over the rainbow...
What's the disadvantage to crystallized honey?
I guess if you don't like the texture on bread I can see it, but otherwise who cares?
Happiness is not a goal, it is a byproduct. - Eleanor Roosevelt
And, Canice, FYI, I must be some kind of idiot because I can't find a way to easily add hardened honey to the ingredients, say, for baked goods.
At any rate, the same thing can happen to maple syrup, and the same solutions apply, in case anyone finds themselves facing that sort of problem.
Let's make Donald "Drumpf" again!
my honey is always hard (speaking of double entendres...)
and I use one of the various methods described on this thread- either hot water, microwave, etc.
- Josie
I had the Costco size plastic bottle, and it wouldn't fit in my microwave! I just put it in our lemonade jug, and surrounded it with very hot tap water. It liquefied, and I poured two cups of it into a smaller plastic container. I didn't want to risk using my stovetop, which isn't very predictable and I worried I might melt the plastic.
Then I made a lot of honey recipes, including spiced nuts and baked goods! We gave away a lot of honey-sweetened treats for the holidays.
It was a lot easier to portion out of the smaller container, with a wide opening. And it hasn't crystallized again - it's been a few weeks.
I hope this helps. I was relieved that I could still use the honey, and I could make it pourable again.
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A springbok was born last Tuesday at the zoo, according to the Jackson Zoo's Facebook page.
A springbok is an antelope-gazelle of southwestern Africa. It's extremely fast and can jump high into the air.
Zoo officials said the baby and its mother are doing great.
The Jackson Zoo, 2918 W. Capitol St., is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.


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Skiers and snowboarders flock to Breckenridge Ski Resort where over 50% of the terrain is designated as difficult or advanced. Of course, there is skiing for all levels, with 30 lifts servicing four peaks and 155 trails. All amenities are available, with many lodging and dining options. The town also hosts an indoor/outdoor ice skating rink, two Nordic centers, and a series of Nordic trails throughout town.
Visit our Breckenridge Ski Resort page for more information on the resort. You can also check out the Breckenridge map to get a general idea of the resorts and neighborhoods in Breckenridge.
Breckenridge, CO, is the perfect place for Nordic Skiing. Nestled between the magnificent Ten Mile Range and the Continental Divide, this authentic Victorian mining town offers wonderful cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at several Nordic centers.
The trail systems offer a fun mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced trails, for both skiers and snowshoers. Ski and snowshoe rentals are available, as well as lessons.
Enjoy miles of cross-country ski trails through old-growth spruce forests and open beaver meadows. Or try miles of snowshoeing on scenic single-track nature trails. Breckenridge has two Nordic ski tunnels, and the Shock Hill ski bridge for a continuous looped trail system. Also, be sure to try the newly expanded cross-country ski trail system on Peaks 6 and 7 in the White River National Forest.
Breckenridge Nordic Ski Center
Offering a full range of skiing, from beginner to advanced, this Nordic ski area offers 50 miles of terrain for skiing or snowshoeing. Open mid-November to early April.
Gold Run Nordic Center
With ideal beginner terrain and expansive mountain views, this trail system offers a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced trails for skiing and snowshoeing. Open mid-November through early April.
Vail's legendary Epic Passes are on sale now for the 2012-2013 winter season. How many days do you ski or ride in a season? If you multiply that number by a daily ticket price it's pretty easy to see that the Epic Season Pass is a no-brainer.


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Chippewa Falls' Izzy Balsiger and Eau Claire Memorials Alastair Keys punched their tickets to the state finals with victories on Friday at the State Wrestling Championships in Madison.
Izzy Balsiger continued his quest for back to back state titles as he defeated Kody Azarian of Waterford with a 5-1 decision. Balsiger is now 49-0 on the season and will meet Colin Baine of Wausau West in Saturday's final. Balsiger beat Baine 13-6 in last weeks Division 1 sectional.
Eau Claire Memorial Alastair Keys is headed to the finals after he topped Francisco Mata of Waterford in a 11-4 decision. Keyes will face undefeated Devin Peterson of Wisconsin Rapids in the finals. Peterson has won all three of his matches by pin.
For more from state wrestling on Friday click on the video link above to see the action.


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