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i had teosil kiss injected un evenly into my lips 9 months ago, the general filler has gone down, but stll left with the hard lumps and bumps, i have been advised to squeeze there out by another practise... they have gone down slightly but stll hard, also, as one side was more fuller due to poor practise the lady i have seen as a 2nd opinion seems to think she mght have let the filler pass the peridonal border and has warned me it may never go??? any advice please?
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At a meeting with Alternatives for Community and Environment and an East Boston citizens group, EAP presented its report examining the law and history of Massachusetts' Designated Port Areas. The study was completed on behalf of citizen groups aiming to clean up and utilize the Massachusetts shoreline.
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What Bottled Water Really Costs Us
The most common question U.S. employees of Fiji Water Co. face is, "Does it really come from Fiji?" It does, and Charles Fishman says this poses a serious problem.
Shipping the plastic for Fiji's famously sturdy bottles to the distant islands, and then transporting the water to the U.S. wastes too many resources for near-imperceptible improvements over clean, free tap water, Mr. Fishman writes in Fast Company. As he did last year in an influential polemic against the environmental impact of incandescent light bulbs, Mr. Fishman lays out an extensive brief against the ethics of drinking bottled water when there is an environmentally friendly, and, in his view, virtually indistinguishable substitute.
In 1976, the average U.S. consumer drank 1.6 gallons of bottled water. Last year, they drank 28.3 gallons. Only carbonated soft drinks are more popular. Mr. Fishman recognizes that bottled water is a healthier choice than bottled soda. He also acknowledges that some things without local equivalents are worth transporting from distant places. For the sake of uniform flavor, Coke and Pepsi reclean local tap water using a process more potent than the one used to make sea water potable (24% of bottled water bought in the U.S. is filtered tap water). Meanwhile, tap water is consistently underrated. San Franciscans who drink mineral water bottled from springs might not realize that most of their tap water comes directly from Yosemite National Park, unfiltered.
Bottled water "is often simply an indulgence, and… it is not a benign indulgence," says Mr. Fishman, who describes the one billion bottles of water that are consumed in the U.S. a week, and the 38 billion bottles that he estimates are thrown into landfills annually. "In a world in which one billion people have no reliable source of drinking water … [the] conspicuous consumption of bottled water that we don't need seems wasteful, and perhaps cavalier."
Informed Reader confesses: One of us drinks bottled water because it tastes (and looks) better than what comes out of the faucet at home. The other one probably would drink bottled water, if he wasn't too lazy to go across the street to buy it. Readers, how's the water where you live?
– Robin Moroney
(Correction: An earlier version of this item incorrectly stated that Fiji Water ships the plastic bottles to Fiji to have them filled there. The plastic is shipped to Fiji, where the bottles are made on site.)


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15 Cinco de Mayo Recipes by Feistycook on Apr 29, 2012Are you getting ready for your Cinco de Mayo party? Here are 15 ideas you could make to make your fiesta even more festive. You don't have to make all 15 of them of course. I personally would pick the 7-layer dip, salmon tacos, and mexican lasa...


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Despite what the rankings say, Novak Djokovic is currently the best tennis player in the world.
His 37-0 start to the 2011 season includes a 4-0 mark against world No. 1 Rafael Nadal, with all of the meetings coming in tournament finals and two coming on the clay of Madrid and Rome.
In fact, Djokovic didn't even drop a set in the two matches on Nadal's favorite surface.
But the French Open is a different story. Can the Serb continue his magical run and beat the five-time and defending Roland Garros champ in a best-of-five match on the red clay of Paris?
That's the matchup everyone is looking to see.
But don't forget about 2009 champ Roger Federer. The 16-time Grand Slam winner hasn't really had a great clay-court season, losing to Jurgen Melzer in straight sets in the quarters of Monte Carlo and coming up short in a tightly contested Round of 16 match against Richard Gasquet in Rome.
Federer's best result came in Madrid, where he ousted No. 5 Robin Soderling in straight sets before going the distance but falling to Nadal in the semis. Still, Federer has a tendency to step up his game in the majors.


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- There were so many! In Bangkok the cooking class and I don't even like cooking at home but from shopping in the market for ingredients to cooking each dish it was all fantastic. The River Kwai was another, especially floating down the river in our life jackets, the elephants bathing and the food. Cycling and eating pomolos (like a sweet grapefruit) from the trees was also a highlight. The night train was a great experience and the variety of accommodation from pretty basic to very comfortable in Koh Samui meant we experienced a variety of Thai life. Visiting a school made us feel like royalty as the chilren were all around us smiling, shaking hands and giving out friendship bracelets. We showed them we could count to 10 in Thai and tought them to sing heads, shoulders, knees and toes! They also invited us to stay for lunch and we had great conversations with the children not having a clue what we were saying! Meeting Thai people on the homestay was great as they were so welcoming and buying turtles at the market to release into the water. The climb up to the top of the mountain on the boat trip from Koh Samui was another highlight even though it was hard work and sea kayaking on the same trip. The food in general throughout the holiday was also really good and incredibly cheap as were drinks. There was not one thing that I didn't enjoy. Just brilliant. He is welcoming, friendly, helpful, very funny and goes above and beyond what is expected of him. He arranged lots of activities for us not in the itinery and stayed with us on optional activities that we chose to do so we always felt completely looked after. He made sure that nut free food was served to my allergic daughter and gave fantastic briefings! On our last night he even stayed out with us to 1.30am despite having to get up just 4 hours later for the airport run. He is incredibly patient, clearly loves his job and should get tour leader of the year. He's the best one we've ever had!
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The Game Rush: Flames vs. Blues
Notes, quotes, stats and more from the Flames-Blues contest
CALGARY -- The Calgary Flames gave it all they had on Wednesday night but fell 2-1 to the St. Louis Blues in a shootout.
The Flames are now 2-3 in the shootout this season. Nigel Dawes missed the net and Olli Jokinen hit his second post of the night in the shootout. Brad Boyes and T.J Oshie scored for the Blues.
Calgary played a very physical game, sending 26 hits at the road-weary Blues. That aspect of the ir game was missing on Saturday and they realized they needed to remedy that. The Flames were able to wear the Blues down physically and that helped them tie the game up in the third period. They hemmed the Blues in their own end and their intensity level coupled with their hard-hitting play was what earned them a point in the tilt.
"In the third we battled back," said defenceman Jay Bouwmeester. "We would have liked another point, obviously, but that's the way things go."
Patrik Berglund opened the scoring at 6:55 of the second period when he took advantage of a defensive breakdown. With Flames players scrambling, Berglund skated in and neatly threw a David Perron rebound over a sprawled Kiprusoff.
Mark Giordano scored the equalizer at 12:18 of the third stanza with a quick shot from the blueine. Daymond Langkow won the draw in the offensive zone, sent it back the blueliner and he was able to get the shot off before the Blues were able to get in the shooting lanes.
"There were a few shifts where we kept them in their zone. We just didn't always find the lanes to get the puck through," said Giordano.
Head coach Brent Sutter said the game was one of few opportunities. "It was one of those games. It was tight-checking," he said.
While he was pleased with some aspects of the Flames game Sutter added: "We never created a lot off of our cycle. We've got to find ways to win games at home."
After a few days off to enjoy the holidays, the Flames get back to work against their divisional rival, the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday. The puck drops at 6:00 p.m. MST on Rogers Sportsnet West & The FAN 960.
|The Flames weren't able to notch a single goal in the shootout, costing them the extra point. Dawes missed the net and Jokinen rang one off the post. Other than that, the Flames just weren't able to muster enough offense during regulation. Despite dominating play at times the Flames were stymied by the Blues who were excellent at blocking shots and held the Flames to just 21 shots on net through 60 minutes.
|Adam Pardy, who missed practice on Monday and Tuesday, was scratched with an undisclosed injury. Brandon Prust was a healthy scratch on the night ... This was the first meeting between the Flames & Blues at the Pengrowth Saddledome. The two split their two games at the Scottrade Center ... Calgary took three of four games against St. Louis last season, outscoring them 15-10.
|Aaron Johnson played in his 200th career game ... Jokinen needs 1 assist for 300. He needs 6 goals for 250 ... Giordano's goal was his 3rd of the season ... Jay Bouwmeester registered 29:49 of ice time ... the Flames sent 26 hits at the Blues while the boys from St. Louis had just 11 ... the Blues had 22 blocked shots on the night. The Flames had 11 ... Jarome Iginla went 100 per cent in the faceoff circle ... Phaneuf and Giordano lead all players in hits with 4 each ... Jokinen hit 2 goal posts in the game.
|Kiprusoff stoned veteran Paul Kariya in the second period when the winger made a quick shot from close range. Kiprusoff had already made the initial save when Kariya flew past the defense and picked up the rebound. He tried to wrist it over Kiprusoff's pads but the Finnish netminder was having none of it. He gloved down the shot with ease as the C of Red roared in approval.
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For various reasons, including a scarcity of resources, FDA cannot closely monitor the drug-production process from start to finish. Consequently, the agency allows manufacturers to regulate themselves in many respects. Even though the industry might prefer this strategy, it can result in problems, as Sandy Weinberg notes in his new book Cost-Contained Regulatory Compliance. "Many companies find themselves imposing regulatory requirements in excess of FDA guidelines and intent; find themselves expanding submissions evidence in excess of requirements; find themselves adding inefficient pot-processing quality controls; find themselves in a product delay situation, scrambling to retrofit regulatory controls after an FDA audit of their poorly planned internal controls; and generally find themselves significantly overspending on regulatory controls."
The first of the book's three sections focuses on cost-containment strategies. Each chapter in this section briefly describes the concepts and approaches to a cost-containment strategy, including cost control, definitions, internal or third-party audits, and quality by design. Entire books have been written about each of these topics, but Weinberg presents them in just enough detail to give readers a basic understanding so that he may later demonstrate how the concepts should be applied.The second section of the book is devoted to operational topics. Each chapter begins with explanatory statements about a topic, such as outsourcing and its effects on regulatory compliance, electronic submissions, international coordination of submissions, and managing FDA inspections. These explanations are followed by extensive appendices that include guidances and checklists that, in many cases, can be directly added to the reader's regulatory toolbox. This section of the book is at greatest risk of becoming outdated, but at the moment it represents a collection of important documents for the regulatory-affairs professional.
The third section of the book shows readers how to apply the principles to real-world cases. The section examines risk assessment, case studies, cost containment, and differences in global regulations. Here, Weinberg illustrates how all of the previously discussed concepts reinforce each other, and explains how these ideas work in practice. In only 20 pages, one chapter lays out many of the important considerations and calculations readers need to complete a risk analysis in their facilities. The chapter titled "Cases" includes 11 examples using the same template that describe a problem, suggest the appropriate solution, and calculate the cost savings achieved through various strategies. These two chapters alone make this book worthwhile.
In the book's final chapter, Weinberg makes predictions about the future. He identifies four major trends that will affect future regulatory practice, including increased agency transparency, new triage of agency resources, increased international harmonization, and updates of regulatory guidelines. His predictions are based on sound data, and it will be interesting to reread this book in 10 years to see how accurate the predictions turned out to be.
Cost-Contained Regulatory Compliance is a wonderful primer for new regulatory-affairs employees, for regulatory-affairs professionals in small startups and biotech companies, and for long-time professionals who want to keep up to speed in this rapidly changing regulatory environment. Weinberg has created a book based on good concepts, sound advice, specific examples for applying the concepts, and enough additional tidbits to meet the needs of many audiences.
Todd Cecil, PhD, is vice-president of compendial science at the US Pharmacopeia, 12601 Twinbrook Pkwy., Rockville, MD 20852-1790, tel. 301.816.8234, [email protected]


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Macanese: Inquiring Minds Want to Know
In the last few months there has been growing interest among academic and general readers in print, on the web, and on social media about the Macanese. This interest has led me to place several of my articles in journals, anthologies, and bulletins, and a few interviews by journalists. As a result, I am preparing a book length monograph for publication in 2014 on my collected research.
Regular visitors to FarEastCurrents.com will recognize some of the titles that will be polished and folded into the final product. Here's a short list and where the articles were subsequently published:
Death at the Races: the Portuguese Experience during the Happy Valley Fire of 1918
Used for a film documentary produced at Hong Kong University in March 2013
Article to be published in the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society, February, 2014
The Macanese at War: Experiences in Hong Kong and Macau during World War II
To be published in a historical collection by Professor Geoffrey Gunn: Wartime Macau, Hong Kong University Press, forthcoming in 2014
The Settlement of Macao and the Second Macanese Migration in Asia; and
Alvares and Barretto: A Tale of Two Families (Parts I and II)
All three articles were published in the 2013 membership bulletins of the Lusitano Club of California and UMA,Inc. (Uniao Macaense Americana), the largest Macanese organizations in the United States.
Results of the 2012 and 2013 Portuguese and Macanese Population Survey
Articles written by the China Daily Forum, Hoje Macau, and the Jornal Tribuna de Macau
Where did the information come from?
Twenty-one (21) months of gathering information, which included archived manuscripts, genealogical data, photographs, unpublished first-person accounts, contemporary newspaper articles, government reports and analyses, census results, hundreds of digital images, numerous academic studies, and several personal and videotaped interviews, have produced over twenty (20) drafts (listed in the "Articles" section of FarEastCurrents.com.) that will be the basis of the new book.
A New Book Project
The working title I've chosen is: The Portuguese in Asia: the Emergence of the Macanese
The volume will be the first documented account of the Macanese in Asia. It begins with an overview of their historical origins in Portugal and Spain, moving to the fabled explorers and traders of India, and to the emergence of the Macanese as a racially-mixed people who inherited the remnants of Portugal's overseas empire in the Far East. An emphasis will be on the little-known roles of the Macanese as commercial intermediaries between Europe and China in the earliest years of international trade. In the process, the book will rely on the individual stories of Macanese traders, entrepreneurs, government officials, clerks, and their families as we trace the stages of the Portuguese diaspora over the last 500 years, concluding with the pivotal role the Macanese could play in current efforts to deploy the vast resources and consumer markets of modern day China.
After reading what I just wrote, my reaction can be summed up in three words:
"What A Rush !"
I hope you will come along for the ride.
Until next time…
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The Watoto Children's Choir from Africa, made up of youngsters who have lost one or both parents to war, poverty or disease, will perform three free concerts in Western New York in June.
The performances, titled "Beautiful Africa: A New Generation," include vibrant African music, dance routines and stories that raise awareness about the plight of orphaned African children.
The performances are scheduled for:
• 6 p.m. June 1 at the Alden Mennonite Church, 923 Two Rod Road, Alden.
• 11 a.m. June 2 in the Expressway Assembly of God, 260 Eggert Road.
• 6 p.m. June 2 in the Victory Assembly of God, 688 Tonawanda St.
The choir, which is based in Kampala, Uganda, and was started in 1994, is one of 60 choirs traveling throughout the world to tell the story of the Watoto project.
All of the choir members live in Watoto villages and travel with a team of adults.
The group that will visit Western New York began a six-month tour of the United States with a performance in Texas on Jan. 13.


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THE MOST HATED man in Augusta and you print his address in the paper. Really?
RAVE TO THE guy who pointed out the food stamp recipients had a brand new pickup truck. I didn't know you could make truck payments with food stamps. I'm going down to get one today. I need it.
WHY IS THE community trying to help Fort Gordon? To my knowledge, Fort Gordon hasn't done anything to help the average person on the street. They didn't help the people in Harrisburg. As far as I'm concerned, they could close the fort down and get rid of it. They stole the land for it from the people of Pinetucky.
THIS IS A LOUD RAVE for the person who lives on Walton Way Extension who flies that beautiful multicolored flag from his front stoop. Although this seems to be merely the banner of a social or political organization, it certainly does provide a welcome bit of springtime color to a dreary area of our town. Kudos also!
BOTH BOSTON SUSPECTS, Hugo Chavez, Raul and Fidel Castro, Vladimir Putin, Iran's Ahmadinejad have one thing in common: They all endorsed and supported Obama for president !
OK, NOW THE TRUTH is out concerning Mark Sanford's visit to his ex-wife's home, also the home of his youngest son. All the news reports did their best/worst to portray him as a "peeping Tom" or some other type of pervert. He simply brought home his son, and by that son's request stayed to watch the remainder of the game. Jenny Sanford wasn't there, so what's the issue? God forbid that Mark actually honors a request from his youngest son! This truly stinks of a carefully calculated attack against his campaign. I'm now wondering when she actually filed her complaint against him, before or after he won the runoff election? This fails the smell test!
OBAMA IS FINALLY traveling to Texas to honor those killed in the blast in West. I'm wondering if it took him so long because he had to negotiate with the Republic of Texas for a visa.


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Emily Flint
The Fun is in the Details
Student plans super-size events during USO internship
Organizing a picnic for 1,000 people may sound overwhelming to some, but for Emily Flint, a senior communication studies major from Chesapeake, Va., it was just another day as an intern with the USO.
Flint spent last summer assisting the director of special events at the United Services Organizations Inc. (USO) Regional Office in Virginia Beach. The USO is a private, nonprofit organization that provides morale-boosting programs and services to U.S. troops and their families. There are more than 160 USO locations worldwide. For her internship, Flint was instrumental in the organization of three major events for the USO. Her work was so impressive that she was offered a full-time job by the USO following her graduation this coming May.
"I am excited that my required internship experience has landed me a 'real-world' job," said Flint. "My communication studies classes prepared me to work within an organization like the USO. I believe it is important to pursue an internship in a field that might interest you as a career. An internship is a great opportunity to meet new people and gain real world experience."
Flint's first major event was a Fourth of July picnic in Boston, Mass. More than 1,000 service members and their families attended the event, which was held on the U.S. Coast Guard Base. Prior to the picnic, one of Flint's major responsibilities was to visit local businesses and ask for donations of goods such as utensils, paper products and drinks. She also assisted with coordinating the rental and setup of tents, tables and chairs.
"I learned that when the military is involved, people are very willing to help," said Flint. "I also learned the importance of marketing the USO brand and making it visible in multiple locations."
In mid-July, Virginia Beach's USO office was asked to assist with gaining sponsors and coordinating publicity for the Allen Stone Braveheart Memorial Race, a run-swim-run event held on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. The race honors Allen Stone, a Navy SEAL from Norfolk who was killed in a training accident in 1999. More than 800 runners competed in the event, which is held annually.
To publicize the race, Flint worked with a local radio station to record a commercial featuring Rudy Boesch, a former Navy SEAL and Virginia Beach celebrity who, at age 72, appeared on the television show Survivor: Borneo. Observing the recording session was "a great learning experience," said Flint.
Flint's final major project involved assembling the Military Expo Village at the Kroger 200 NASCAR Race at the Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, Ind. The village included displays, exhibits, and demonstrations from all branches of the military. Flint's responsibilities included securing lodging, transportation and food services for those involved with the expo.
"Working with the USO gave me a new appreciation for the military on a whole new level," said Flint, whose father served in Navy. "While the USO is doing these things for the military to show appreciation, military members are telling us how much they appreciate all that we do. It's a very rewarding experience."
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When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer
by Walt Whitman
When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer Theme of Man and the Natural World
Whitman frequently views man as being a part of nature in his writings, but not in "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer." The world of culture and knowledge – the ivory tower – stands apart from nature and even obscures it. With all of our equations and formulas, we think that we are learning about objects in nature when in fact we are just playing around in a closed and confined internal world. Knowledge of nature can only come from experience, he argues. It transmits itself to a willing soul as if by osmosis. Only the sensitive individual can integrate himself with his natural surroundings. If you like this philosophy, you might want to read Henry David Thoreau's classic book, Walden, written during the same period in American history.
Questions About Man and the Natural World
- Do you think that learning about natural phenomena can help you appreciate them?
- Is the speaker saying that direct experience is the only way to understand nature, or is it merely the best way? What can we hope to learn about nature through our senses?
- Do you think the kind of alienation that Whitman describes is a modern problem, or has it always existed for human beings?
- Can you imagine a society in which the stars and other natural events have a direct presence in people's everyday lives?
Chew on This
The poem describes the modern condition of humanity: we cannot feel at home in the world because we have too much knowledge of it.


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The House of the Spirits
by Isabel Allende
The House of the Spirits Theme of Freedom and Confinement
From the very opening of The House of Spirits, when we're presented with the image of a caged puppy, the reader is invited to contemplate the themes of freedom and confinement. Barrabás's confinement may seem like a small offense, since he's a dog, but as the novel progresses we see greater and greater impediments to human freedom, culminating in Alba's imprisonment in "the doghouse." While some characters maintain that they're limiting the freedom of others for their own good, the author's message is pretty clear: people, and animals, need freedom in order to be happy.
Questions About Freedom and Confinement
- What do references to caged animals – like Barrabás as a puppy or the caged animals that Alba sees at the zoo – accomplish in the novel? What do you think is the purpose of arousing the reader's sympathy towards animals in confinement?
- What does Alba's imprisonment in "the doghouse" remind you of?
- Why does Blanca decide to not keep Pedro Tercero as a prisoner in her home?
- Are there examples of confinement in the novel that don't involve prisons or cages? What else confines or imprisons the characters?
- What justifications do the characters provide for the literal or figurative imprisonment of others?
Chew on This
Although some characters argue that the restrictions placed on others are for their own protection and well-being, freedom is always presented as more ethical than confinement.
The confinement of animals in The House of the Spirits hints at the eventual imprisonment of people, and provides a critique of the treatment of living creatures both prior to and following the imposition of military rule.


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EAST PRAIRIE -- Wayne Jackson Haines, 83, died at 5:03 a.m. Aug. 20, 2009, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.
Funeral arrangements are with the Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie.
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AUGUSTA---Dozens of supporters, CSRA families and medical professionals will come together in June to celebrate a pair of milestones at MCGHealth Children's Medical Center.
"This is a banner year for us. We are commemorating a century of delivering quality pediatric care, which began at The Wilhenford Children's Hospital in 1910, the first children's hospital in the South and the precursor to the MCGHealth Children's Medical Center. In addition, 2010 marks the 25th year of our local Children's Miracle Network Celebration," said Dr. Bernard Maria, Medical Director of the MCGHealth Children's Medical Center and Chairman of Pediatrics at MCG.
The CMN Celebration will broadcast live from the MCGHealth Children's Medical Center lobby from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 6, on WRDW-TV News 12. The event celebrates the culmination of funds raised by sponsors and donors to benefit programs and services at the MCGHealth Children's Medical Center. Special to the broadcast this year will be snapshots of pediatric care over the past 100 years that portray the unique history of the area's only children's hospital.
The broadcast also will include video tours of the hospital, conversations with patients, donors and staff and recognition of committed sponsors. And, as is the tradition, families will have the opportunity to share their personal experiences at the MCGHealth Children's Medical Center.
"We encourage the community to watch the local broadcast, learn more about the hospital that's right here in the CSRA, and support our efforts so we can continue to deliver specialized care to children," said Barbara Meeks, Vice President of Pediatric Patient Care Services at MCGHealth.
The MCGHealth Children's Medical Center has been a beneficiary of the Children's Miracle Network since 1986. Money raised has helped fund the many resources needed to enhance and maintain the quality of care children receive.
Local volunteers will work a phone bank accepting donations for the MCGHealth Children's Medical Center during the fundraiser. For more information or to make a donation before the event begins, call 706-721-3957.
MCG Health, Inc. (d/b/a MCGHealth) is a not-for-profit corporation operating the MCGHealth Medical Center, MCGHealth Children's Medical Center, MCGHealth Cancer Center, Georgia Radiation Therapy Center, and related outpatient facilities and services throughout the state. For more information, please visit mcghealth.org.


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State AGs File Suit; New Health Care Front Opens in Florida
If you pass it, we will sue.
That was the threat posed by a handful of state attorneys general over the weekend and on Monday. The "it" they were referring to, of course, was the health care bill. They threatened to sue shortly after President Obama signed the bill into law.
Well, shortly before noon on Tuesday, Obama indeed signed the bill into law. And what happened? As predicted, a bunch of state AGs filed suit in Florida federal court. Click here for the complaint, which lists as defendants HHS Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Labor Secretary Hilda Solis. Click here for all earlier LB posts on the health-care bill and the Constitution.
The suit makes a variety of assertions:
First, it alleges that Congress, in passing the bill, overstepped its authority; that the Commerce Clause of the Constitution does not grant Congress the power to pass so sweeping a law;
Second, the plaintiffs allege something we, frankly, didn't see coming — that the bill deprives the states a "Republican Form of Government," in violation of Article IV, Section 4 of the Constitution;
Third, it asserts that in passing the law, the feds have encroached on state sovereignty, in violation of the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution;
Fourth, it alleges that the provision of the bill mandating that all Americans purchase health care or be fined constitutes an unconstitutional tax that violates Article I, Sections 2 and 9.
Given the legislative doggedness it took to get the bill passed, don't look for congressional Democrats or folks from the Executive Branch to roll over. Many constitutional scholars have questions as to whether the law passes muster; others, Yale's Jack Bialkin and Irvine's Erwin Chemerinsky among them, feel that it does.
For a spirited defense of the constitutionality of the bill, click here for a paper on the topic from Simon Lazarus and the American Constitution Society.
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Global, Local, and Personal Color.
Learning about color is a lifetime journey.
After years of splitting my time between architecture and art, I'm now taking the time to focus on sharing 21st Century Color concepts with artists, designers and educators.
I started my explorations over 40 years ago, and I've been guiding fellow color explorers for over 20 years. I'm thrilled to share my experiences and discoveries along the way.
What is 21st Century Color?
- Integrated color explorations that connect science and art.
- Teaching the additive and subtractive mixing systems together as a foundational concept.
- Shifting from RYB (Red, Yellow, Blue) primaries to six primaries – RGB in light (Red, Green, Blue) and CMY in pigment (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
- Balancing objective and subjective areas of color study in ways that are relevant for each person.
- A experiential, hands-on, approach that intentionally combines personal explorations with guided exercises based on the latest discoveries in the art and science of color.
Prisms, LED's, Polymer, and Computers?
In Smashing Color workshops the exploration of color starts with prisms and LED's and moves on to polymer clay and computers. I use polymer for both my art and my teaching because it is color you can shape in your hands. Now that almost everyone has a way to play with light right at their fingertips, I use the computer to encourage students to get comfortable toggling between light and pigment.
What is Smashing Color?
- Opening eyes to the wonder of color in our world.
- Breaking apart the complexity of color into useful, age-appropriate, bits of information.
- Aiming for extraordinarily expressive and effective use of color. That's smashing!
- Recognizing that everyone approaches color from a unique perspective.
- Encouraging students to supplement their instincts with knowledge.
- Smooshing colors together in polymer and on the computer to see what you get. Fun!
Who are the Color Explorers?
- Anyone who is passionate about color.
- Teachers who supplement traditional color theory with 21st Century Color.
- Artists searching for an authentic color voice.
- Designers discovering the most effective ways to use color.
- Parents who are not afraid to take their children into uncharted color territory.
- Everyone who is interested in enhancing their awareness of the colors in our world.


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Give Schiavo and Pope Johnny Paul II an IV (That's I. V. - not 4 - dang Romans) of morphine 'cause that's about all that's gonna alleviate the pain, well, before the bio-machine shut-down.
I just viewed Ozzy on the Carson Daly show.
Man-o-day, hasn't, isn't and won't Ozzy be just what the status quo wants, and knows, him to be..
I think Ozzy may be caught-up on his pain-killers, for a while.
Ozzy could, just about, replace most of the Sunday
mornin' snake-oil preachers.
He's got the crosses, he's got the REALLY
untouched-natural lookin' hair (Well, natural for the planet Revlon),
and he oft times rambles incoherently.
Hey, he and Jimmy Swaggart could team-up.
Jimmy, Jerry Lee Lewis' cousin, is one heck of fine musician.
Yep, let the kids rock around the crock to musical horror shows while they're young and many years later
(after the first pangs of mortality strike) they'll
come a-runnin' back to the church; 'Oh, I've been bad, save me Zeus - praise Odin'.
Zeus ain't doin' such a good job with poor (Wealthy as all-get-out, really) ole Karol Wojtyla [a.k.a. Pope John Paul II].
Mr. Wojtyla tells you that the 'Thought is the same as the deed'.
I don't see him THINKING about getting tubes shoved in and down his various tubes.
He'll also tell you that the cancer preventing, healthy exercise of human male masturbating is BAD!
Heck, not just bad, EVIL!
But, Mr. Wojtyla is 100% wrong about that.
Find out more at moi's Yahoo adult church group
The Quest For The Holey Tail.
(You'll need a Yahoo ID and be 18 +)
Anywho, as much as I've dug some of Black Sabbath's music, much the same as Marilyn Manson or Wu Tang, they have, do and will continue to serve the Mass Media Mind Control Masters' strategic agenda.
Mind control, not a vast nor particularly challenging task concerning most humans.
They ain't gonna wander far if all the gates are left wide open.
A few would enjoy the jaunt though, throughly.
Jerry Orbach died for the Pope's piece of peace of mind.
Stay on Groovin' Safari,
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Meet the Halsted Medical Group
The Halsted Medical Group is a Family Practice/Internal Medicine group serving the Southwestern Chicago and surrounding suburban area. The office provides clinical excellence above and beyond traditional medicine in a peaceful and caring environment. The office utilizes the best information and cutting edge technology to deliver and manage care and improve the health of our community.
Our board certified healthcare team consists of doctors, medical assistants, nurse practitioners, and clerical staff working together to serve your needs. We consider you, our patient, to be an integral part of this team. We incorporate the latest in medical software technology, including electronic communication with pharmacies to decrease errors and immediate access to the latest medical information, to streamline our care processes.
Our Physicians
Rujuta Gandhi,M.D. Family Medicine
Kimberly Johnson, M.D., Family Medicine
Fred Richardson, M.D., Family Medicine
Read more about some of our physicians below, or learn more at the links to their physician profiles above.
Rujuta Gandhi, M.D., Family Medicine
Dr. Gandhi offers you an exceptional choice in medical care. He is highly qualified with the latest medical training and brings a commitment to preventative care and patient education to every visit.
Main Interests:
- Women's health
- Pediatrics
- Preventive care
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Joint problems/Arthritis
- Skin biopsies
What is your philosophy of care?
I believe in empowering patients to take control of their health. To that end, I enjoy explaining patient's medical conditions and helping my patients find resources to improve their health. I believe in partnering with my patients to maximize their health. I think one of the most important things in maintaining good health is having a good relationship with your doctor. I love being a family doctor because I have the opportunity to establish long term relationships with my patients and their families. It is always and honor and a privilege when a patient trusts me and feels comfortable sharing their concerns.
Why did you want to become a doctor?
Since I got my first "doctor's bag" as a birthday present, and held that toy stethoscope, I knew I wanted to be a doctor. I volunteered at local hospitals in high school and college, and what drew me to Family Medicine was the relationships patients had with their family doctors and the impact that relationship had. I have found Family Medicine to be incredibly rewarding and I can't imagine doing anything that I would enjoy more.
What are your sub-specialties and health interests in regard to your patients?
I am very interested in women's heath and preventive medicine. I think one of the most important things in maintaining good health is to live a healthy lifestyle and to prevent problems before they occur.
How to you maintain a healthy work/life balance?
I subscribe to the philosophy of working hard and playing hard. I work hard to be a great physician for my patients, and I work just as hard at being a good daughter, aunt and friend. I try to spend as much time as I can with family & friends, doing things that I enjoy, and making the most of life outside of work.
What are your hobbies and interests outside the office?
I'm an avid reader and have been building my library at home for years. My favorite activity on a rainy day is curling up with a good book. I also enjoy boxing, cooking, and shopping.
Call today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Gandhi at 773.487.0363.
Dr. Kimberly Johnson, M.D., Family Medicine
Why did you decide to become a physician?
I feel like it was my calling. I knew at an early age I wanted to make a change in the lives of others by taking care of them and keeping them healthy. As I got older and considered all the other career possibilities that were available, I kept coming back to the medical profession.
How did you choose your specialty?
Being able to take care of an individual from their first day of life up until their old age is an amazing thing. Because of the wide age range of individuals to care for, there is never a dull moment.
What do you enjoy most about being a physician?
Each day is different. Each day brings on new challenges. Knowing that I am able to make a positive change in someone's life is an amazing feeling to have, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
What is your philosophy of care?
We are a team. In order to achieve the best result we have to work together.
If you hadn't become a physician, what would you be doing?
I'm not sure; I can't imagine doing anything else.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of the office?
I love spending time with family and friends, reading, and dancing.
Call today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Johnson at 773.487.0363.


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Jackson, WY (AP) - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will hold public meetings as it works on setting the rules for big-game hunting seasons this fall.
Wildlife managers also will be discussing the rules for hunting small game, game birds and waterfowl. Biologists and game wardens will be available at each meeting to discuss population data collected this winter and any changes being proposed for the next hunting seasons.
Meetings will take place from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Game and Fish regional office in Pinedale and from 6-8 p.m. next Monday at the elementary school in Thayne.
A third meeting is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 25 at the Game and Fish regional office in Jackson.
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An advanced degree from Stritch is a solid investment in your career and your future.
Federal and state regulations may limit the ability of Cardinal Stritch University to offer online opportunities to students whose physical presence is in a state other than Wisconsin. Programs delivered online might not be available in all states. Please review our State Authorization page for more information.


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The Daily Breeze honored six South Bay community members at its annual People of Distinction ceremony Wednesday night. | PHOTO GALLERY
Barbara Haney won the award for Business/Innovation for her work partnering community businesses with workers who have developmental disabilities.
Mari Morales won the award for Education for her work combating low school attendance in Inglewood.
In the Health and Wellness category, Carole Keen was recognized for developing support system for youth in Carson.
John Hernandez won the Unsung Hero award for creating Fresh Rescue Food Bank, which each month provides food to thousands of people in the community.
Janet Johnson won the Volunteer award for organizing TEDxRedondoBeach, a local chapter of TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design), which organizes talks and discussions on a variety of issues. Johnson also is president of Friends of Redondo Beach Arts, which raises funds for local artists and brings attention to their work.
In the Youth category, Anna Spallino won. She sells homemade cakes to raise money for Free Wheelchair Mission, which provides wheelchairs to Third World countries.
The paper also awarded $2,500 to its nonprofit of the year, the United Service Organization Greater Los Angeles Area.
"Our mission is to lift the spirits of troops and their families in the area, which encompasses all of Southern California except for San Diego," Executive Director Bob Kurkjian said. "We are at LAX, Ontario and Palm Springs providing free food, Internet, nonalcoholic drinks, a place to shower and to relax or to take a nap. There are also family rooms."


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Bill has been an avid toy collector and restorer for more than 20 years, and with the help of his wife has breathed new life into hundreds of toys of all shapes and sizes.
"It's quite good fun looking for the stuff and repairing it," says the 69-year-old, who has been a farmer all his life. "It's a bloody bad habit, or a good habit I think."
After the McNabneys moved from their home in Henderson to the eastern suburbs, they set about building the purpose-built toy museum.
Its construction was a family venture involving the couple's three sons, daughter and son-in-law.
"We couldn't have done it without the kids – not at this stage in our lives," says Kathie. "Bill would have been overwhelmed by it."
Walking into the grandfather-of-eight's toy wonderland, it's hard not to be in awe of the vast number of treasures on show.
From front to back, the 11-metre by 30-metre museum is packed with pedal cars, trikes, tractors and scooters.
Rows of display cabinets contain hundreds of miniatures, from Linfox trucks to Matchbox cars. A copper vintage aeroplane dangles from the ceiling, while other toys command attention from the floor.
Wooden pull-alongs, including the quintessential Buzzy Bee, are near the back of the museum, and a delightful set of Bunnykins dinnerware conjures fond memories of childhood from another cabinet.
Bill's hobby started off as "something to do" at night in the workshop.
"He doesn't really read, except for the farming journal and newspaper, and we aren't really into TV," says Kathie.
"When he started it was so good that he had a hobby because all he would do was work. He started restoring things that were old and broken down, and then moved into pedal cars, which he loves."
It can take about 40 hours to spruce up a pedal car from scratch, depending on its size and condition. The toy is dismantled and sandblasted, then painted and the pieces put back together.
"Some them are pretty rough," says Bill. "But there's never a job too hard. Kathie does the upholstery."
Some of the museum's inhabitants stray a little from the toy genre, including a collection of novelty salt and pepper shakers, old-fashioned builder's tools, and pig figurines.
"Bill loves pigs," says Kathie, with a smile. "The staff would buy him a pig [ornament] for his birthday each year. But he's not really interested in the ornaments. He's interested in the livestock and the bit of bacon at the end."
Bill told Our Homes Today he doesn't have any favourites in the collection, but Kathie confides that the Pathfinder is her husband's "prized possession".
"It's surprising how many men know all about it," she says. "They come and drool over it."
Overseas trips are a happy hunting ground for the couple, who scour op shops whenever they are visiting friends abroad.
"Once you get family in a foreign place you do the second-hand shops," says Kathie. "I think we saw every old tractor in Northern Ireland in 10 days."
Offers to buy or sell come now and then, but Bill drives a hard bargain and isn't afraid to call it quits if a toy is priced too dearly.
"The good thing is finding it, but the better thing is making the deal," he says, with a twinkle in his eye. "If you went in with an open cheque book you'd spend a lot of money."
About five bus loads of people a month visit the vintage toy museum, which is the realisation of a long-held dream for Bill.
"He enjoys it and wanted to share it with people," says Kathie. "When I come around here and it's with a group, it's lovely. They get lots of information and they just buzz."


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Avoiding Toxins in Personal Care Products: Parabens
Recent research from the United Kingdom has shed new light on the relationship between parabens and breast cancer.
Cheap toxins
Parabens are potentially toxic chemicals used by personal-care-product manufacturers since the 1950s as preservatives to lengthen the shelf life of a variety of popular products such as face creams, moisturizers, make-up, perfumes, shampoos, and deodorants. These chemicals are the darlings of manufacturers because the additives are cheap and widely available. They must be man made and are rarely found in natural ingredients. Manufacturers have found a way to keep costs down and increase profits at the expense of our health and well-being.
Parabens and breast cancer
An important research study, recently released from Reading University in the United Kingdom analyzed samples of human breast tumors and measured the concentration of parabens in the tissue. Of the 160 tissue samples collected, 99% contained at least one paraben and 60% of the samples had five.
Reading University's Dr. Philippa Darbre, who has spent more than a decade studying parabens and their effects when absorbed by the skin, says, "These results are of concern because parabens have been shown to mimic the action of the female hormone estrogen and estrogen can drive the growth of human breast tumors."
Progress in combating parabens
Personal care product companies concerned about the possible harmful effects of parabens are making progress by following two avenues of investigation: finding alternative ways to prevent microbial growth in their products and selling products with a shorter shelf life. Natural/organic personal-care companies have developed preservative-free products with a shelf life of six months to one year. Most personal care products are used daily and are likely to be finished before the use-by date.
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Compassionate Essentials offers parabend-free articles from Acure Organics, whose products are also free from animal testing, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, harmful preservatives, and artificial colors. The company is family owned and operated and is founded on sustainable principles to provide the highest quality Fair Trade, natural, and certified organic personal care products. They believe in pursuing a triple bottom line: people and planet are just as important as profit.
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BENTON -- Scott County Commissioners will not ask for a continuation of a half-cent sales tax to help pay for law enforcement in the county on the November ballot.
"We're going to kind of sit back and evaluate the needs and expenditures of the county," said Commissioner Dennis Ziegenhorn. "It would be nice to think that we can do without it. We're skeptical, but we are at least going to try."
Presiding Commissioner Jamie Burger agreed: "We'll give it our best shot," he said. "We're going to do our very best to see how we can do without it."
The tax, which generates about $1.6 million annually, was originally passed to pay for the county's jail. The jail payment is just over $700,000 yearly, which leaves about $800,000 to help pay for other jail needs. Jail expenses are over budget for the year.
An extension proposal was narrowly defeated in the April election. That extension, however, did not include a sunset provision.
Commissioners made no promises the issue would never again appear on the ballot. But, Ziegenhorn said if it is there, it will be with good reason. "I still believe in the public," he said. "If you tell them you need something and it's justifiable to make ends meet, then they'll give it to you."
Acknowledging next year's budget will be his first time going through the entire process, Commissioner Ron McCormick said he realized there will be a shortfall.
"It's going to be real important for all three of us to be extensively looking at the budget this year to see where we can make some changes," he said. "I'm confident we're going to have to make some cuts."
Burger agreed: "When we see what our needs are for '08, we'll have to take a real close look at where we stand financially and evaluate at that time how we can budget for the upcoming year," he said.
The budget crunch will not actually appear until 2009, as the current tax expires Sept. 30, 2008.
Commissioners project they will have some added income next year, as the per diem rates for housing prisoners will rise, generating about $40,000. "It's a drop in the bucket to what we need, but that's something we can count on," he said.
After hearing from the public that they don't want the tax, commissioners said they will listen to them for solutions on how to come up with the extra money.
"We'll be talking to a lot of groups and individuals," McCormick said. "Every city in the county needs to sit down and decide what the future needs are for the county and themselves," Ziegenhorn said. "We're all in this together.


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Can you tell me what the normal blood pressure ranges are for a child of six?READ MORE
What is normal blood pressure for a child, age 6?
While the average blood pressure for adults, which should be 120/80 or below, the average blood pressure for children varies with age.
For example, the average BP for a three-year-old child ranges from 86-95/44-48, while the average for a 16-year-old teen ranges from 111-120/63-67 and is much closer to that of an adult.
For your six-year-old child, the 50th percentile of BP is 93-100/53-57.
Renal artery stenosis in a young child is commonly caused by fibromuscular dysplasia. This is a genetic condition which causes aberrant growth of the muscle layer of artery walls. When it occurs in the kidney, the overgrowth reduces the blood pressure the kidney "sees," which causes the kidney to secrete chemicals to increase the blood pressure throughout the body, even though in the rest of the body the blood pressure is normal. The result is a higher than normal blood pressure, as you have seen with your child. Medicines and occationally surgery can help control blood pressure elevations in people with renal artery stenosis.
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This is an excerpt from EERE Network News, a weekly electronic newsletter.
May 14, 2008
Oil Producers Head to Deep Water in the Gulf of Mexico
As oil prices continue to hit new record highs, a new report from the Interior Department's Minerals Management Service (MMS) documents a steady advance of oil producers into deeper waters in the Gulf of Mexico. The report, "Deepwater Gulf of Mexico 2008: America's Offshore Energy Frontier," notes that 72% of the Gulf oil production is now coming from wells drilled in 1,000 feet or more of water. Ten deepwater wells started production in 2006 and another 15 started production in 2007. And of 48 development wells drilled in 2007, 60% were in "ultra-deep water," which is defined as water depths greater than 5,000 feet. Eight new deepwater discoveries were announced in 2007, three of which were in ultra-deep water, with the deepest located in 7,400 feet of water. See the MMS press release and the full report (PDF 9.1 MB). Download Adobe Reader.
How will these deepwater facilities cope with hurricanes? Petrobas, a Brazilian oil company, plans to develop a floating oil and natural gas facility that will draw from a well drilled in 8,200 feet of water. The facility will be able to close off its wells and pipelines, disconnect from them, and move out of the path of approaching storms. It will be the first production facility to take advantage of significant oil and gas resources discovered in a geologic region known as the Lower Tertiary trend, which is located in the ultra-deep water of the Gulf. See the MMS press release.


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View the original article at: http://www.countryweekly.com/news/katie-armigers-new-video-safe-honors-first-responders
Katie Armiger recently spent a couple of days in Los Angeles, where she filmed the music video for her new single, "Safe."
The video, however, became extra special to Katie when she and director Justin Baldoni turned it into a tribute to first responders. Rather than hiring actors to play the part, the Long Beach Fire Department stepped up to the plate and donated not only their time, but their facilities.
"They made the video," Katie tells Country Weekly. "When you see the video, you'll say, 'Oh, yeah . . . she couldn't have done it without them!' They were such great guys."
The video coincides with Katie's new campaign, Project Feel Safe, which was inspired after writing "Safe" with fellow singer/songwriter Mallory Hope. The project is something Katie holds near and dear to her heart, as she has several first responders within her own family.
Katie has been touring various fire stations throughout the country over the past few months and has been compiling photographs and videos of first responders' incredible stories to share through the campaign's official website, youmakemefeelsafe.com [1].
For a behind-the-scenes look at Katie's video, pick up the Feb. 10 issue of Country Weekly, on stands now!
[1] http://www.youmakemefeelsafe.com/
[2] http://www.countryweekly.com/news/garth-brooks-sells-out-ireland-shows
[3] http://www.countryweekly.com/news/miranda-lambert-prepares-new-single-automatic


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It's been an enduring animated adaptation of a popular video game series, and Pokemon shows no signs of slowing down in 2014.
Cartoon Network recently announced that Pokemon: The Series XY will debut on Saturday, January 18th at 7:30am Central Time.
The latest season, which continues the adventures of Ash Ketchum and Pikachu, is based on the new Nintendo 3DS Pokemon video games of the same name.
This season, the 17th, will introduce new sidekicks and monsters. Already in Japan, the series has passed 800 episodes produced.


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10 Festive Holiday Crafts with Pinecones
... are your own imagination. So here is some inspiration for fun crafts to bring a bit of nature's holiday cheers indoors:
1. Pinecone Turkey from Martha Stewart
2. Mini Pinecone and Felt Garland from Craftzine
3. Pinecones and Felted Wool by truLuxe
4. Pinecone Garland by CountryHome
5. Pinecone Owl from babycenter
6. Pinecone Bird Feeder from amotherinzion.blogspot.com
7. Pinecone Hedgehog by Craft Smitten
8. Pinecone Ornaments from Good Housekeeping
9. Pinecone Tabletop Wreath from Better Homes and Gardens
10. Pinecone Christmas Tree from Country Living
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Thyroid Cancer - Topic Overview
Thyroid cancer is a disease that you get when abnormal cells begin to grow in your thyroid gland . The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly and is located in the front of your neck. It makes hormones that regulate the way your body uses energy and that help your body work normally.
Thyroid cancer is an uncommon type of cancer. Most people who have it do very well, because the cancer is usually found early and the treatments work well. After it is treated, thyroid cancer may come back, sometimes many years after treatment.
Experts don't know what causes thyroid cancer. But like other cancers, changes in the DNA of your cells seem to play a role. These DNA changes may include changes that are inherited as well as those that happen as you get older.
People who have been exposed to a lot of radiation have a greater chance of getting thyroid cancer.
A dental X-ray now and then will not increase your chance of getting thyroid cancer. But past radiation treatment of your head, neck, or chest (especially during childhood) can put you at risk of getting thyroid cancer.
Thyroid cancer can cause several symptoms:
- You may get a lump or swelling in your neck. This is the most common symptom.
- You may have pain in your neck and sometimes in your ears.
- You may have trouble swallowing.
- You may have trouble breathing or have constant wheezing.
- Your voice may be hoarse.
- You may have a frequent cough that is not related to a cold.
Some people may not have any symptoms. Their doctors may find a lump or nodule in the neck during a routine physical exam.
If you have a lump in your neck that could be thyroid cancer, your doctor may do a biopsy of your thyroid gland to check for cancer cells. A biopsy is a simple procedure in which a small piece of the thyroid tissue is removed, usually with a needle, and then checked.
Sometimes the results of a biopsy are not clear. In this case, you may need surgery to remove all or part of your thyroid gland before you find out if you have thyroid cancer.
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How To: Upcycled Vinyl Records Into Wall Art
My roommate, Crystal, had a blank wall in her room that desperately needed to be filled. She's a musician, so naturally, we pulled out some records and upcycled them into really cool wall art!
What You Will Need:
1. Vinyl records. You can find records at garage sales or thrift stores, but you might even know someone that would give you a few from their collection!
2. Tacks
How to Do It:
1. Decide where you want your records and how you are going to arrange them. We did Crystal's in a straight line to add some width to her room (it's a very long and narrow room).
2. Put a tack in the middle of where you would like to place your record.
Pretty simple, right? Here are the before and after shots:
Don't they make a huge difference? Check out these other ideas for records:
- Make a headboard using records!
- Stencil on vinyl records to create a custom upcycled sign.
- Cut circle penants from vinyl.
- Apply fabric to your vinyl for cool art!
- Make a vinyl record bowl.
- Create a record border around your room!
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