text:
Steve Lewis/Durango Herald file photo
Steve Lewis/Durango Herald file photo
Parents: Show up, and shut up.
That was the main message from high school athletes from around the Four Corners region who attended Tuesday morning�s student session at the inaugural Southwest Colorado Sports Symposium � the second of four total sessions designed to bring together administrators, athletes, coaches, officials and parents to examine and improve the state of youth sports and the surrounding sporting culture.
Hosted at Fort Lewis College�s student union, the two-day symposium grew out of a cooperative concern among local area athletic directors over the influence of �ESPN culture� in high school athletics and included leadership sessions, motivational speakers and lots of discussion to try and address issues of sportsmanship in local schools.
Ask the kids, and they�ll tell you that parents are the high school sports culture�s biggest problem.
�Parents need to take a step back,� Durango High School freshman Laura Lieb said at Tuesday�s student session.
In small-group breakout sessions, athletes from Bayfield, Durango, Ignacio and Pagosa Springs agreed that too many parents meddle in their kids� athletic affairs.
�They�re not the athletes anymore,� said DHS student-athlete Lauren Milliet, critiquing �constant bombardment� on the part of overinvolved parents. �It�s better for parents to be really supportive because they don�t know the pressure that�s on the kids anymore.�
Intrusive parents weave a messy web of team politics over issues such as which athletes get playing time that ensnares and injures individual athletes and leaves teams divided.
�It causes a lot of drama and kind of separates the team,� Lieb said. �Everybody has to be a family and work together.�
That drama includes yelling from the sidelines at coaches, players and referees � something that �interrupts your play one way or the other� from parents �living through their kid,� Durango�s Jessica Sigillito said.
�It�s a lot about (the team) family, and when your parents get involved it rips you apart,� Milliet said.
Further drama also includes constant criticism of coaching and play, as well as refusing to let kids work through team issues on their own � a critical element of maturing, Lieb said, and just one life lesson that good athletic experiences teach.
�Don�t let your parents fight your battles for you,� said Emily McCue, another DHS athlete.
�It�s like letting your parents do a science project for you,� Lieb said � an unfairness tantamount to cheating, in the words of Bayfield High School football player Wyatt Williams.
And with too much drama, kids start to wish their parents just wouldn�t show up at all � which, for many, was the other half of sports� parenting problem.
The small groups of about 60 total athletes wrote lists, in which many complained about the under-invested parent, too.
Just show up, the kids said. �Come and show pride� the right way, Lieb said: Be there to cheer, clap and support.
Home and opposing teams alike notice whose parents act like poor sports and whose parents never show up to competitions, Milliet said, and both speak volumes about those people.
The way parents act �shows their character, and then their character reflects on you and the team,� Milliet said.
�Be proud of your kids; it goes a long way.�
Coaches Session
The coaches� afternoon session input almost was identical to that of their athletes, as about 30 coaches from area schools discussed their �dream parent� and parent pet peeves, among them denigrating kids, coaching from the sideline or stands, undermining coaching technique and trying to live through their child�s exploits on the court or field.
And parents looking to write off the criticism from their offspring as naive or from coaches as self-serving might listen to former Denver Christian head boys basketball coach Dick Katte, who after 52 years of coaching, seven state championships and an overall record of 873-233 has learned a thing or two ... and seen plenty of things change.
�The biggest thing that has changed: The kids haven�t changed, but parents have,� Katte said after giving a speech to the coaches about how to grow young athletes of character.
Parents these days often no longer care about the well-being of the team, Katte said, only that of their own kid � and their kids� stat line.
Sometimes that focus comes in pursuit of college scholarship money; sometimes it�s the �worst thing� � �so they can brag about their kid,� Katte said.
He�s not the only one that�s sensed that shift. The kids have, too. Good parents, the athletes said, learn about their teammates.
�They�re not only there for their kid; they�re there for the whole team,� DHS student-athlete Sarah Bates said.
True to its stated purpose � to work on creating a better environment for all stakeholders in youth sports, as DHS athletic director Sheldon Keresey put it � the symposium stakeholders came up with plenty of solutions to their complaints, too.
�Let them fail,� Katte said about young athletes.
�If I can teach you to work hard and that some things you can�t control, parents need to learn that, too,� he said, nodding to advice he earlier gave coaches.
�Bloom where you are planted,� he told both the coaches and players groups.
Robin Duffy-Wirth, mother of the Skyhawks� 2011 national championship goalkeeper Ryan Wirth, said she�s been there.
In 2010, Wirth, an FLC walk on from Bayfield High School, struggled to find playing time on a strong Skyhawks� squad.
�The hardest thing I ever had to do was watch my kid be benched,� Duffy-Wirth said.
�We need to be the parent we want to be, and that�s hard work sometimes.�
�It�s really hard to do the right thing when your kid is involved. ... I really wanted to scream because my heart was hurting.�
But she didn�t. Instead, Duffy-Wirth advised parents to get involved with the team through events like hosting team dinners and getting to personally know the coach � in her case, FLC head coach Oige Kennedy.
�Oige�s going to kill me for this,� Duffy-Wirth said of the two-time national champion coach. �I hugged him after every game.�
�We can�t afford to be afraid of our coaches.�
It�s also critical, she said, to remember that every athlete � playing time or not � contributes to the success or failure of the team at-large and by doing so, learns by walking their own path, echoing Katte�s earlier advice.
�Everyone has been uniquely planted,� he said.
After a leadership session, the student-athletes� lists of the bad and good elements from their coaches and parents were passed along to their coaches and parents, along with similar critiques and suggestions put together by referees from their Monday night session at DHS.
The athletes� and coaches� input also was passed on to parents during their Tuesday night session, which included a breakout from Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Commissioner J.R. Smith on the realities of college recruitment.
Tuesday afternoon, BHS athletic director Dave Preszler, who helped organize the symposium, said he thought the first manifestation of the event had �gone extremely well.�
It�s refreshing to hear the four major stakeholder groups in youth sports communicating together to try to build a better culture, he said.
�All the groups are wired differently, so there�s mental walls that can go up,� Preszler said. �We have to make sure there are no walls; we have to make sure we understand each other.�
After a successful first year, Preszler said the organizers plan to put their heads together with the information they�ve gotten this week, start planning next year�s symposium and keep the communication, criticism and suggestions flowing � especially from the student-athletes.
�What the kids said here is a gift to the parents,� Duffy-Wirth said. �Because we can all learn from it.�
Steve Lewis/Durango Herald
Steve Lewis/Durango Herald file photo
Steve Lewis/Durango Herald


text:
David Zalubowski/Associated Press
David Zalubowski/Associated Press
DENVER � The Colorado Avalanche got the best of Calgary on and off the ice.
Gabriel Landeskog had a goal and two assists, and the Avalanche scored three times in the third period to rally past the Flames 5-4 on Thursday night.
Matt Duchene, Paul Stastny and David Jones each had a goal and an assist for Colorado, which improved to 6-2-1 at home.
The game had added intrigue when it was announced before the opening faceoff that the Flames had signed restricted free agent Ryan O�Reilly to an offer sheet. While Calgary was taking a 2-0 lead early in the first period, the Avalanche announced they had matched the offer and were keeping the 22-year-old forward.
�That was great news,� Landeskog said. �I know there were 24 guys who were happy to have him back.�
TSN in Canada reported the deal was for $10 million over two years, including a $2 million signing bonus. TSN said O�Reilly�s salary would be $1.5 million for the first season and $6.5 million the second year.
Calgary general manager Jay Feaster said the decision to put forth an offer sheet came after he tried to trade for O�Reilly.
�We had extensive trade discussions with Colorado but felt the price to acquire the player via trade was too steep,� he said. �We felt it would negatively impact our future, so we made the decision to go ahead with the offer sheet. We tried to structure it in a way that we felt would give us a better chance to get him.�
The Avalanche didn�t hesitate in matching the offer.
�This was a goal of ours from the outset, to get Ryan signed,� Avalanche general manager Greg Sherman said. �That goal has never changed. Sometimes the process takes a little longer than you would expect or want, but he�s staying with the Colorado Avalanche.�
Jarome Iginla scored twice, and Jay Bouwmeester and Mike Cammalleri each had a goal for the Flames, who had earned at least one point in eight consecutive games at Colorado.
The excitement off the ice nearly was matched on it. Bouwmeester and Cammalleri scored 33 seconds apart to put the Flames ahead 2-0 just 5 minutes into the game.
Iginla made it 3-0 late in the first, and it appeared the Flames were going to win for the eighth time in their last nine games at Pepsi Center before it all fell apart.
�We played a great first period and found a way to throw it to the dumpster,� coach Bob Hartley said. �We didn�t deserve it. They deserved it. They outworked us in the second; they outworked us in the third. At 3-0 we had the game fully in control, so we only have us to blame.�
Ryan O�Byrne and Jones started the comeback with goals early in the second to cut it to 3-2.
Iginla�s second late in the period made it a two-goal game again, but Landeskog made it 4-3 just 23 seconds into the third.
It was Landeskog�s first goal since Jan. 22. He missed 11 games with a head injury.
�Landeskog had his best game of the year,� Avalanche coach Joe Sacco said. �It was almost like he said we weren�t going to lose this game.�
Six minutes later, Stastny knocked in Landeskog�s rebound to tie it. Duchene scored the winner when he tipped in a centering pass from Jamie McGinn 10:52 into the third.
�We knew we needed just that one goal,� Landeskog said. �We got it and we kept going to get that next one. When we took over momentum the crowd fed off of that.�
The comeback left the Flames a little stunned.
�That�s as hard as any loss this year,� Iginla said. �There�s no way that should happen.�
Joey MacDonald stopped 31 shots for the Flames. Semyon Varlamov made 19 saves for Colorado.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Active within 611 Days
Name: I'm a MARICULTURIST!!!!
Size/Category 100-Gallon Saltwater
Type: Acrylic
Shape: Custom
List of Fish:
3 - Banggai Cardinal9 - Banggai Cardinal Fry!25+ - Catalina Goby22 - Milne Bay Pygmy Seahorse11 - Bay Pipefish11 - Little Lion2 - Attenuata Mini Frogfish25+ - Attenuata Mini Frogfish Fry11 - Gumdrop Coral Croucher25+ - Gumdrop Coral Croucher Fry1 - Orange Spotted Filefish1 - Diadem Dottyback
Lighting: T5-Ultra-Ultra-- Ultra™ and CoralSun™
Filtration: Protein skimmer
Invertebrates: Corals
Other Accessories: Live Rock
See all awards »
I've had 1333 friends visit me.
I'm the 8,942nd member on FishChannel.com.
19 friends have voted for me since I joined Fish eClub!
Come visit me, poisadon :).
Come visit me, The Epic Fishkeeper 2, Epic Planted Tank, The Epic Fishkeeper & Pumpkin.
Come visit me, To fish in love, Tropical Retreat, Aquatic Adventures Plants totally out of control, Aquatic Engineer, Planted aquarium, Big fish, King of the planted aqauriums & New Home.
Come visit me, FishySwaw.
Come visit me, My Tank, The Fry Tank & Snakeskin Discus.
Come visit me, SpazSewer, SpazBees, Gobi-Wan Kenobi & K-Spaz.
Come visit me, 20 gallon South American community, 55 gallon yellow lab grow out tank, 29 gallon African cichlid tank & 5 gallon Metaframe.
Come visit me, barnacle bob & captain ahab.
Come visit me, I'm a MARICULTURIST!!!!, Paradise!, BabyFish, Bubbleguppies, ReefFaceFunTank, Lambchops209, CeciliasTank, The Brackish Aquarium of Tomorrow, Candy, 9, 10, 11, TheFishWithLungs..., Albino. ¡Albino fish are ADORABLÉ! & FOFOFOFOFOFOFOFOFOFO- FOFOFOFOFOFOFOFOFOFO- FOFO….
Come visit me, Jet & In Sweet Memorys.
Come visit me, acuineg1 & acuineg2.
Come visit me, grand scheme of things, luxury, life & turtle, turtle.
Tell a Friend |
Report inappropriate content on this page.
Hi, my tank is
Nature in a glass box.
Visit the photo gallery to cast your vote »
Your source for freshwater, reef, and saltwater aquarium keeping information, tips, and species profiles.
Sign up to get updates delivered straight to your inbox.
FishChannel takes your privacy seriously. To learn more, please read our privacy policy.


text:
MadagascarSheila McKenna directs the regional premiere of J.T. Rogers' play Madagascar, winner of the American Theatre Critics Association's 2004 Osborn Award and the 2005 Pinter Review Prize, starring Helena Ruoti, Larry John Meyers, and Melinda Helfrich. About the nature of memory, the Rashomon-style play puts the audience in a sort of jurists' box, as the three characters tell their stories in direct address, weaving an interlocking web designed to reveal the elusive truth.01/30/2014 - 02/16/2014Location: The Carlyle, 306 4th Ave. Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Asana Utsava: A Celebration of Music and MovementCome celebrate yoga as a breathtaking artistic expression.� OvreArts has collaborated with several area yoga studios to create music inspired by each studio's philosophy, and each studio will demonstrate the beauty of bridging mind and body with music.01/30/2014Time: 7:30pmHeinz Chapel, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Bach, Beethoven, & BrahmsOriginally for organ, Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor was orchestrated by Leopold Stokowski who conducted it in Disney's Fantasia. With its fiery, rich harmonies and powerful spirit, Beethoven's fourth is surprisingly one of his lesser-known works. With playing touted as "superb, tightly controlled and forcefully articulated" by the L. A. Times, pianist and wildlife conservationist Helene Grimaud returns in Brahms' Piano Concerto #1.01/31/2014 - 02/02/201401/31 - 8:00 pm02/01 - 8:00 pm02/01 - 8:00 pmHeinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
HeadsAn American engineer. A British embassy employee. A network journalist. And a freelance photographer. As hostages in a war zone, each responds to the unbearable situation differently, with stark reality and difficult choices. Written by EM Lewis and directed by John Shepard, Heads is a heart-wrenching story about finding hope and intimacy in an environment with seemingly no way out.01/31/2014 - 02/16/2014Pittsburgh Playhouse, 222 Craft Avenue Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Oscar Shorts The annual program featuring Oscar nominees in the Live Action and Animated categories. Nominees will be announced Jan. 16th. 01/31/2014Location: Regent Square Theaterwebsite
Asana Utsava: A Celebration of Music and MovementCome celebrate yoga as a breathtaking artistic expression. OvreArts has collaborated with ten area yoga studios to create music inspired by each studio's philosophy, and each studio will demonstrate the beauty of bridging mind and body with music.01/31/2014Time: 7:30 pmLocation: Bloomfield-Garfield Community Center, 113 N. Pacific Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Asase Yaa African-American Dance TheatreThe members of Asase Yaa have traveled to around the world, bridging the gap between African and African-American culture. They've worked with VH1 Hip Hop Honors Awards, Stars of New York Dance, and the premiere of the HBO "Sing your Song" documentary with Harry Belafonte. Presented by Kente Arts Alliance.02/01/2014Time: 8:00 pmNew Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Compagnie KafigThis innovative hip-hop ensemble has become an international phenomenon. Inspired by an encounter with eleven young dancers from the shantytowns of Brazil, director and choreographer Mourad Merzouki created Correria and Agwa—two heart-stopping works that showcase a sensational combination of athletic samba, hip-hop and capoeira dance styles. The all-male company from Brazil exhibits theatrical intelligence and is gifted with irresistible personality and astonishing dancing. Bursting with fun, humor and vitality, this show is set to an energetic soundtrack of samba and bossa nova music.02/01/2014Time: 8:00 pmByham Theater, 101 6th St., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Gershwin ValentineA pianist praised for her "vivid and beautiful playing," (New York Times) Joyce Yang performs Gershwin's Concerto in F with the Westmoreland Symphony and music director Daniel Meyer. Vaughan Williams' Symphony No. 5 completes the evening. 02/01/2014Time: 7:30 pmPalace Theater, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg, PAwebsite | map
"PSO Musicians Care" Fund Benefit ConcertThe musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra present a concert to fund public school music programs. Donations will aid in the repair and purchase of musical instruments, transporting students to Heinz Hall for the PSO's education concerts, and music career scholarships. Music Director Manfred Honeck conducts the program of Bach, Haydn, Strauss, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky.02/01/2014Time: 8:00 pmLocation: Upper St. Clair High School, 1825 McLaughlin Run Rd., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Board of Directors
WQED Management
WQED History
Driving Directions
The Studio on Fifth
WQED MultimediaStrategic Plan 2013-2018
WQED FCC Public File
Privacy Policy
Accessibility Information
Diversity Statement
Local Content & Service Report
WQED: The Create Channel 13.2
WQED: The Showcase Channel 13.4
Pittsburgh 360°
Filmmaker's Corner
QED Cooks
Rick Sebak Documentaries
Contact Us
Facility Rentals
Email this page
Make a Donation
Special Gifts
Corporate Giving
WQED Presents Club
Other Ways to Give
Planned Giving
© 2016 WQED Multimedia | All rights reserved
Follow @WQED
Programs produced by WQED Multimedia for broadcast by others comply with the captioning quality standards embodied in Section
79.1(j)(2) of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission.
Mail filtering provided by www.mxguarddog.com


text:
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Moncks Corner Mayor Bill Peagler will sit down with voters and the Independent 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at the Corner Café on Main Street in Moncks Corner for casual conversation and coffee.
It will be the first in a series featuring the county supervisor candidates leading up to the June Republican primary. Moderated by Independent reporter Lindsay Street, Coffee with the Candidates is a free event intended to let candidates and voters get to know each other no stump speeches or canned questions.
Peagler kicks off the series. His fellow candidates, incumbent Dan Davis and businessman Jerry Beckley, will be featured in the following weeks at the café. Contact Lindsay Street, email@example.com or 843-727-5647.
© 2016 The Berkeley Independent an Evening Post Industries company. All Rights Reserved.
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Parental Consent Form.


text:
A Letter to the Editor in the April 24 Tomahawk Leader:
To the Editor,
I have considered writing this letter for several days. The horrible death of Tracy Maurer will continue to haunt the Tomahawk area for a very long time. I have spoken with many women since the news broke, and we are all concerned about the police officer's decision not to force entry on the first visit to Maurer's apartment. Why didn't the landlord meet the officer there to aid in entry if needed? Did the officer examine the entire outside of the house? Why weren't the bloody handprints seen? After a call stating that a woman was screaming, crying, yelling and moaning and seemed to be in danger, wouldn't it have been better to err on the side of a woman's life, rather than worry about departmental policy?
We, as human beings, are fed up with the lack of concern for women's safety in matters of abuse, sexual attack and potential homicide for whatever reason. Was Tracy Maurer still alive when the officer knocked on the door, or was the murderer still there? All I can think about is that poor woman needing help and not getting it. Something needs to be changed in police procedures in these disturbing incidents.
Gennie Nord


text:
Transfer Credit
Transfer Credit
Westminster College accepts credit earned at other regionally accredited institutions in which a C- or better has been earned and which is appropriate for the degree being sought. Courses that are remedial in nature or below college level are not acceptable. A maximum of 72 credit hours may be awarded from two-year institutions. A maximum of 88 credit hours may be awarded from a combination of 2- and 4-year institutions.
NOTE: It is not possible to earn upper-division credit hours from a 2-year institution.
New transfer students are issued a Transfer Evaluation Summary by the Registrar's Office. These summaries are also prepared each time a student transfers credit to Westminster. If students need help interpreting this document or need more information, they should contact the Registrar's Office at 832-2180 or the START Center at 832-2280.


text:
New Beef Product!
Contact: , 308-697-3486;
The New Product Exchange Forum during the Cattle Industry's Annual Convention in Tampa, Fla., showcased a new beef product from Schmaltz Retail Products, LLC.
The Beef Checkoff Program was established as part of the 1985 Farm Bill. The checkoff assesses $1 per head on the sale of live domestic and imported cattle, in addition to a comparable assessment on imported beef and beef products. States retain up to 50 cents on the dollar and forward the other 50 cents per head to the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board, which administers the national checkoff program, subject to USDA approval.


text:
PITTSBURGH - Manager Clint Hurdle has the answer for his team's offensive slump.
"Get hits," he said before Wednesday's rain-delayed interleague series finale against the Oakland Athletics.
As simple as it may sound, Hurdle believes the Pirates need to simply stay confident and keep working.
"They understand that," he said. "We just have to go up there and compete. Your frame of mind is important. If it's all about your success being tied to getting a base hit, that's a very challenging place to put yourself.
"You have to get to a point where your confidence isn't a reflection of your last at - bat or your last game or your last three games. Your confidence is your confidence. We're not getting the results right now. But as far as attitude and preparation and focus, they're there. That's where we have to stay. I do believe if we hold those principles, we'll get the results we want.
"You can't force [results] out. You just have to continue to play."
Hurdle continues to believe better days are ahead for the Pirates' offense.
"I believe it's an offense that will self-correct," he said. "We all like our team. They're not going to panic. That's not a good state of mind. They're mindful, and they're going to continue to work."
While the offense has been scuffling, the pitching staff has been superb for the Pirates. Hurdle and his staff are discussing how to set up the starting staff after the All-Star break.
After Sunday's home game against the New York Mets, the Pirates are off until they start a three-city trip in Cincinnati next Friday night.
The Pirates could send Gerrit Gole to the minor leagues to keep him pitching on a regular schedule over the break. They have to weigh that against watching Cole's innings total.
Wednesday's game didn't start until shortly before 10 p.m. because of rain.
The start of Tuesday's game was delayed one hour and 42 minutes by the threat of rain.
The field was covered, but there was very little precipitation during the delay.
The Pirates were reacting to a forecast that called for rain. The showers missed the North Side, and the game was able to start.
The team chose to wait because it didn't want to start the game, then take the risk it would be stopped by rain. A delay of more than an hour would have meant starting pitcher Gerrit Cole probably wouldn't have been able to return.
The game was played without interruption. Some light rain started to fall after the last out.
SUBHEAD: Another signing
The Pirates signed 11th round draft pick Erich Weiss, a 6-foot-4, 200-pound infielder from the University of Texas.
He is the 28th drafted player to sign and will report to Class A Jamestown.


text:
Top Definition
a crap circle around the neck, usually left after insertion of head into anothers rectum.
After Sammy stuck his head as far as it would go up Mikeys butt, there was a crap circle rectal collar in the same place most people would wear a necklace.
dari diogio rome Senin, 10 November 2008
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?


text:
Nearly 19 percent of people with student loans owe more than $50,000, according to a report from the Federal Reserve, and that number is expected to rise. Take a look at which states' residents have the most and least student debt.
Tracking Matthew
States with the most/least student debtUPDATED 10:25 AM EDT Sep 12, 2014
Slideshow Central
CommentsThe views expressed are not those of this site, this station or its affiliated companies. By posting your comments you agree to accept our terms of use.blog comments powered by Disqus


text:
PFS Rapid Review – Walking with Dinosaurs
By Justin Dorsey
Walking with Dinosaurs tells the story of an underdog dinosaur that becomes the hero of his herd. Spliced with informational snippets, the film introduces a variety of prehistoric beasts we hardly encounter in pop-culture. Thus, T-Rex doesn't rule here. The voice actors aren't the most pleasant to listen to for 87 minutes. Their performance adds a neurotic layer to the action. Yet, children seem to like it. And I suppose the 3-D experience is better.


text:
SER members are invited to submit their restoration project(s) for inclusion in the Restoration Project Showcase. This is a great way to highlight your work and share your restoration successes with SER members and other visitors to the site. Each submission should include two high-resolution photographs of your project site, preferably before and after images showing the results of the restoration. We ask that you please limit project descriptions to 250 words. If you would like to submit a more detailed description of your project, in the form of a case study, please visit our Global Restoration Network website.
Note: Please upload your images in .jpg or .png format and limit file size to 10 MB. Your submission may take a few minutes to finalize depending on the size of the image files and the speed of your internet connection.
1133 15th St. NW, Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20005 USA
Tel: 202.299.9518


text:
"Although the response rates may have been higher with high dose dexamethasone, this did not translate into better time to progression or response duration or progression-free survival. In fact, all of the long term markers...were all in favor of lenalidomide and low dose dexamethasone."Dr. Vincent Rajkumar
To view the video full screen, click on the small button next to the volume control in the lower right hand corner.
ABSTRACT:A Randomized Trial of Lenalidomide Plus High-Dose Dexamethasone (RD) Versus Lenalidomide Plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone (Rd) in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (E4A03): A Trial Coordinated by the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group. Session Type: Oral SessionS. Vincent Rajkumar, Susanna Jacobus, Natalie Callander, Rafael Fonseca, David Vesole, Michael Williams, Rafat Abonour, David Siegel, Philip Greipp Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA; University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA; Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA; St. Vincents Comprehensive Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA; Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA; Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, USAAim: A phase III trial of lenalidomide plus high (standard) dose dex (RD) versus lenalidomide plus low dose dex (Rd) in newly diagnosed myeloma (MM). Methods: Pts with untreated, symptomatic MM were eligible. Pts in the RD arm (Arm A) received lenalidomide 25 mg/day PO days 1-21 every 28 days plus dex 40 mg days 1-4, 9-12, and 17-20 PO every 28 days; pts in the Rd arm (Arm B) received lenalidomide at the same dose plus dex 40 mg days 1, 8, 15, and 22 PO every 28 days. The primary endpoint was response rate at 4 months, with the null hypothesis being that the response rates in the two 2 arms are equivalent. Planned sample size was 196 eligible pts per arm with one-sided 0.10 Type I and 0.05 Type II error rate. All analysis were performed on an intent to treat basis. An independent DMC recommended release of study results. Results: 445 pts (median age, 65 yrs) were accrued; 223 randomized to RD, 222 to Rd. Median follow-up time is 17 months. Arms were well balanced for age, gender, stage, bone lesions, hemoglobin, beta-2 microglobulin, performance status, bone marrow plasma cells, and M protein levels at baseline. Major grade 3 or higher toxicities, including DVT/PE and infections, were significantly higher in the high dose dex arm (see Table). Overall survival (OS) at the second pre-planned interim analysis was significantly superior with lenalidomide plus low dose dex, P<0.001; one year survival 96% (Rd) versus 87% (RD). The 18 month survival rate is 91% versus 80%, respectively. OS differences in favor of the low dose dex arm were seen in pts <65 (P=0.022; one year rate 97% vs 92%) as well as pts 65 and older (P=0.002; one year rate 94% vs 83%), respectively. Sixty-one patients have died; 42 in the RD arm and 16 in Rd arm. The cause of death has been verified by detailed chart review in 38 patients. Of 29 verified deaths in the RD arm, 13 were due to disease progression, 6 thrombosis/embolism, 3 infection, 3 cardiac ischemia, 1 stroke, and 1 respiratory failure. Of 9 verified deaths in the Rd arm, 5 were due to disease progression, 2 infection, 1 thrombosis/embolism, and 1 cardiac arrest. Response rate data are expected to be available at the time of the meeting. Conclusions: Lenalidomide plus low-dose dexamethasone (Rd) is associated with superior OS compared to lenalidomide plus high-dose dexamethasone (RD) in newly diagnosed MM. The increased mortality in Arm A is due to disease progression (myeloma deaths) as well as increased toxicity. This study has major implications for the use of high-dose dexamethasone in the treatment of newly diagnosed MM.


text:
Results tagged "Roe v wade" from Blog for Choice
This week, Missouri State Sen. Brian Nieves went far beyond other anti-choice politicians in revealing his ignorance about a woman's personal and private decision to seek abortion care.
He said that a life-saving abortion is just a "matter of convenience:"
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that Sen. Nieves' claim is not only blatantly false, but has extremely dangerous implications. One of the reasons we fight so hard to protect a woman's right to choose is because a woman's life can depend on her accessing abortion care.
Women like Jamie, who are unable to carry a pregnancy to term because of medical complications, would die if denied abortion care. And women like Beverly know firsthand how access to abortion care can be crucial to saving a woman's life - she would have lost her mother from pregnancy complications if a doctor had not performed a life-saving abortion, which was illegal in the days before Roe v. Wade.
It's outrageous that Sen. Nieves is so quick to dismiss life-saving care as a "matter of convenience." Apparently, protecting a woman's health and safety is inconvenient for this anti-choice extremist.
In their efforts to ban abortion, anti-choice politicians in the Texas legislature recently passed an extreme bill that could close nearly 90 percent of abortion clinics across the state.
Once the bill goes into effect, the drastic reduction in clinics will eliminate family-planning services, reproductive-health care, and cancer screenings for many low-income families who may have no other options to access care. The bill will also have devastating consequences for women's access to abortion services.
Now, medical experts fear that women in Texas may desperately turn to unsafe options, including attempting abortion care themselves. Some may even cross into Mexico to obtain medication abortion, which could be very dangerous if taken without consultation from a doctor.
But some anti-choice public figures couldn't care less about women's safety. After the vote in Texas, Erick Erickson of Fox News tweeted that "liberals" should "bookmark" the website of a coat hanger production company!
It's disgusting that Erickson would make light of the real and tragic danger of unsafe abortion procedures.
Sorry, Erick, this is no joke.
Unsafe abortion care cost many young women their lives before Roe v. Wade, and women still die from unsafe abortion services all over the world.
We know that extreme anti-choice restrictions - like the ones in Texas - do not reduce the need for abortion, they only make it more dangerous. That's why it is so important for women to have safe, legal access to abortion without government intrusion, and to make clinics as safe as possible - not close them down.
As we say again and again, anti-choice politicians clearly didn't learn their lesson from the 2012 War on Women. As a result, those politicians are launching wave after wave of legislative attacks on choice in the states this year.
These range from "personhood" legislation and unnecessary and burdensome TRAP regulations to unconstitutional outright abortion bans.
Far from chastened by their setbacks last fall, the anti-choice movement has redoubled its efforts and will clearly stop at nothing to take women's advancements in reproductive health back to the Middle Ages.
Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, stopped by MSNBC to talk with Thomas Roberts about current anti-choice attacks in the states:
"What we're seeing is a disturbing pattern. Women in America are living in two vastly different realities. Some places where they actually have the full range of reproductive choices that allow them the independence and autonomy that we define as uniquely American, and others where [anti-choice politicians] are saying 'No, you're a second-class citizen, and you're not allowed to make the choices that men would make between them and their doctors.' What we know as women, is that we are people and we will fight for our choices, and we'll fight to make these choices with our families and with our doctors."
What these anti-choice politicians try to forget is that advocates for women have the values of freedom and privacy on our side.
Seven in 10 Americans support Roe v. Wade, and when politicians try to get between women and their doctors, women will make their voices heard.
Thankfully, for every anti-choice opponent there is a choice champion who steps up to protect and expand reproductive freedom. That leads us to this month's Hall of Fame and Shame.
He stood up to anti-choice politicians in the Arkansas state legislature and vetoed not one, but two extreme abortion bans. In delivering his veto, Gov. Beebe pointed out that these bans are clearly unconstitutional under Roe v. Wade, and defending the laws in court would be incredibly expensive for a state that's already struggling financially.
Unfortunately, the state legislature overrode his vetos anyway, and now the state will likely be forced to dip into already limited funds to defend these restrictive abortion bans. That means less money for health care, public safety, and education.
Arkansas isn't the only state to enact abortion bans this month, which brings us to our "Hall of Shame:"
The North Dakota state legislature won the race to the bottom when it approved anti-choice legislation that would ban abortion as early as six weeks - before many women even know they are pregnant.
the calls of many in his state and signed the abortion ban into law, earning North Dakota the dubious distinction of having the worst abortion ban in the country.
North Dakota anti-choice politicians could use a lesson in representing the needs of women in the state instead of attacking their fundamental right to reproductive freedom.
There were plenty of inspiring choice champions and anti-choice opponents who could've earned a spot in our Hall of Fame and Shame. Keep an eye out for them as we look for next month's winners.
As we wrap up Women's History Month, it's important to think about how far we have come in the fight for reproductive freedom, and remember the many gains for women that came as a result of Roe v. Wade.
Before Roe, women were often forced to choose between their families, and their educations or careers. The legalization of birth control and abortion allowed society to take great strides forward by ensuring that women have the power to make important choices about their futures.
Studies show that with access to family-planning services and contraception, women are better able to take care of themselves, support themselves financially, and pursue their aspirations.
With the many gains we've won for women, it can be easy to rest on our laurels or get distracted by smaller fights for women's freedom and privacy. Instead, we should turn our attention to the future we will create and what the legacy of Roe v. Wade will mean to the generations that come after us.
Young pro-choice activists from diverse backgrounds are making their voices heard all over the world. Women continue to gain ground in the military, on Capitol Hill, and in the corner offices of Fortune 500s and nonprofit organizations.
Unfortunately, we're still fighting to protect a basic right that the Supreme Court ruled on decades ago, a woman's right to choose.
The new generation has the power to protect and expand these essential rights for women. And the responsibility falls on us to change the current the conversation from one of gender politics to conversations about social equality and equal opportunity.
What do the next 40 years of Roe look like to you?
Sarah La Due is the assistant director of public affairs at NARAL Pro-Choice America.
"If we had asked 40 pro-choice photographers in 1973 to take photographs that represented 'choice,' what kinds of images do you think they would have given us?"
It's a question that I asked students at Stanford University and Mills College just a few weeks ago.
"Women marching in the streets," they said. "Coat hangers."
"Blood. Women dying."
Those are the images that have been handed down to my generation by our mothers and grandmothers. Those images are a reflection of their very real experiences before 1972, a time when Roe v. Wade didn't exist, where women died because they couldn't get safe, legal abortion.
I asked the students to keep our conversation in mind as we watched our new Choice Out Loud "40" film, a stop-motion compilation of the photos we received from 40 pro-choice photographers who were eager to show us what choice means to them today. What came back to us was not an assortment of images that warned of women dying, but rather a celebration of women living.
One student said to me that she liked the way that several photographers chose to use women's hair as a metaphor for the different choices that we make in our everyday lives.
Another said the images reminded her of her own friends, that it made her think about how being pro-choice is just a normal part of life for many people today.
I was born in 1984, 11 years after Roe v. Wade. But even so, the right to legal abortion has shaped my life and the lives of my peers in ways we often don't think about - it has given us the freedom to make decisions about our own lives, for ourselves.
For many women in my generation, choice is a celebration of our lives. I've never had to make the difficult decision about whether or not to have an abortion, but I was able to make decisions confidentially about what to do with my life because I knew that if I ever did have to make that decision, the choice would be mine - not the government's, not anyone else's.
I can't wait to visit more campuses and talk to more people about Choice Out Loud! To learn more or to join in the conversation, be sure to go like us on Facebook or give us a follow and a shout-out on Twitter!
Last night, NARAL Pro-Choice America hosted our Roe v. Wade 40th anniversary dinner. This year's event was particularly special, with Nancy Keenan giving her final address and Ilyse Hogue making her first speech as president of NARAL Pro-Choice America.
"Women are thinking bigger thoughts and dreaming bigger dreams for our families and for our futures than ever before. But we cannot do that unless our foundational rights are secured. And those foundational rights will not be secure until we challenge our political leaders to match policy to the real lives of real women today."
Check out a few of the great photos from the event:
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
Ross Mathews of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and E!'s hit late-night talk show, Chelsea Lately, was our emcee for the evening, and had everyone laughing away:
"Am I crazy? It's 2013, not 1913, right? Let's get real. We are all here tonight because we share a deep common value: a belief in women's freedom and privacy."
This year's event theme was "Every Decision Has a Story." We introduced our new campaign Choice Out Loud, and shared its first initiative, "40," a stop-motion film of 40 pro-choice faces photographed by an incredible range of advertising, fashion, editorial and news photographers.
Stories were front and center this year. Dana Weinstein shared a heartbreaking story about receiving the diagnosis of a severe fetal abnormality late in her much-wanted pregnancy. Dana explained how difficult it was to get the care she needed. Ever since her tragic experience, Dana has been a courageous advocate for protecting a woman's right to choose:
"I am deeply grateful to NARAL and the women and men just a generation before mine - many of whom are in this room tonight - who fought for decades to gain abortion rights. Your support of the pro-choice movement made it possible for me to have a choice about what was right for my family. And now, it is my generation and the ones that follow that need to raise our voices, become involved, and actively join this fight."
Of course we know that electing pro-choice leaders is the best way to protect this right. That's why we were thrilled to have scores of pro-choice members of Congress in the room including Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D - IL), who introduced Nancy Keenan.
Our surprise guest is also working hard to protect choice for women. President Barack Obama sent a video thanking Nancy Keenan and NARAL Pro-Choice America, and welcoming Ilyse Hogue to the organization. Watch it here:
Our keynote speaker, Stephanie Cutter, deputy director of the 2012 Obama campaign, spoke about the importance of political action and the challenges that lie ahead. She thanked Nancy Keenan for her dedicated work over the last eight years and welcomed Ilyse Hogue:
"It was the way we responded, rose up and rallied together that made this past year so remarkable. It was the fact that we didn't just make this a question of choice; it was a question of respect and independence. It wasn't just political, it was personal.
Ilyse, as you grab the torch that is being passed to you, I know you'll be bringing with you a unique understanding of the power of grassroots organizing and the power of our voices. And I want you to know that we have your back."
The audience agreed with thunderous applause.
We couldn't be more grateful for the opportunity to hear remarks from such an amazing group of pro-choice leaders and activists. And we're ready to take on the anti-choice challenges that lie ahead.
Despite voters' clear rejection of the War on Women in last year's election, anti-choice politicians continue to move extreme legislation in states across the country.
Anti-choice state lawmakers have introduced extreme early abortion bans, or so-called "heartbeat" bans, in Kentucky, Mississippi, Wyoming, Arkansas, and North Dakota.
These bills would ban abortion so early in a pregnancy that most women wouldn't even know they're pregnant.
On the Roe v. Wade anniversary, Nancy Keenan, former president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, debated Charmaine Yoest, president and CEO of Americans United for Life, on PBS NewsHour about the anti-choice agenda in the states. Nancy reminded viewers that when voters get to weigh in on extreme measures like this, they decisively reject them at the polls:
"We see 'personhood' being introduced in Mississippi, and when the people have the actual opportunity to vote at that ballot box they vote "no" and they reject it. We saw the abortion ban in South Dakota twice defeated by the people. There was outrage [in Virginia] over the mandatory transvaginal ultrasound. Women spontaneously showed up at the Capital saying, 'stop this nonsense!'"
Nonetheless, the anti-choice movement is not deterred. Their ultimate goal is to render Roe v. Wade meaningless by chipping away at women's reproductive freedom, state by state.
These anti-choice politicians clearly just don't get it.
We know that seven out of 10 Americans do not want Roe v. Wade overturned. And when anti-choice lawmakers try to force their extreme agenda on citizens of their state, voters turn out and shut down those anti-choice initiatives.
As Nancy put so well:
"I think that we always have to be vigilant. And I think we have to make sure that people that are elected to office know what's at stake here, and that's freedom and privacy. But I do believe that the people in this country share the value of being pro-choice and they're not going to let that happen."
Anti-choice protestors from far and wide flooded the streets of Washington, D.C. to participate in the annual anti-choice "March For Life."
Several anti-choice members of Congress spoke at the march this year. Do any of these names ring a bell for you?
Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), among his many accomplishments, masterminded 10 votes on choice in the last Congress! Among them were the "Let Women Die" bill, and an attempt to defund Planned Parenthood.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is infamous for trying to sneak a "personhood" amendment into a flood-insurance bill. Sen. Paul also filed several amendments to a bill that would have given the District of Columbia autonomy of its own budget, including one that would permanently ban the District from using its own funds to pay for abortion care for low-income women.
Rep. Diane Black (R-TN) showed that pushing an anti-choice agenda is her top priority when she reintroduced a bill to defund Planned Parenthood - just two days into the 113th Congress.
Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL) co-chairs the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus and recently criticized the Roe v. Wade - the Supreme Court decision that recognized a woman's right to safe, legal abortion care.
And Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), who also sits on the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, voted to ban health-insurance coverage for abortion care. He also criticized President Obama for being the "abortion president" on the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
All in all, this is a pretty spectacular roundup of the most extreme anti-choice politicians who work every day to block a woman's right to access reproductive-health care.
Let these extreme anti-choicers know that you believe a woman's right to safe, legal, abortion care should be protected.
Show them their bullying tactics won't work by pledging your support for the last abortion provider in Mississippi.
This week, Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, zipped all over town to talk about the importance of the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that recognized that women have the fundamental right to safe and legal abortion care.
CNN was her first stop of the day. Nancy had a spirited conversion with CNN's Carol Costello about the current state of the pro-choice movement, and our continued work to protect women's reproductive freedom.
Nancy also, joined by Wisconsin Rep. Gwen Moore (D), spoke with Thomas Roberts on MSNBC about how the fight for choice has now moved to the states.
Nancy also discussed choice at the state level with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow:
"It's no longer about the legality which was the battle of Roe, making abortion legal in this country. It has now become a debate and a fight around access...This is the most extreme pressure on women, that the ultimate decision is not with her, it is with a politician here in Washington, D.C., or in the state Capitols."
But that's not all. Nancy also sat down with Gwen Ifill on PBS NewsHour to debate the future of choice with Charmaine Yoest, president and CEO of anti-choice group Americans United for Life.
The celebration of Roe continued when Nancy released an op-ed via CNN affirming the significant role Millenials will play in protecting a woman's right to choose:
"During the past two presidential elections, we have seen Millennials' ability to exercise their power, speak up and change the fabric of our nation. Many are speaking up online, in the voting booth, at the grass-roots level and in the hallways of our organizations. They are telling their stories and charting their own path, but it is critical that we create pathways to broaden and build a new conversation about protecting women's reproductive health."
We know that these last four decades have challenged us to stand our ground against anti-choice extremists who work every day to overturn of Roe v. Wade - or at least render it meaningless. But we're not alone: 70 percent of Americans believe that Roe should remain intact.
With your help, we will work to ensure reproductive rights don't become a thing of the past.
To all of you who contributed pro-choice blog posts, your Facebook posts and your Twitter tweets, we thank you for making our Blog For Choice Day 2013 a fantastic success!
By sharing our stories, we can connect personal beliefs about a woman's right to choose with political action.
That is why it is so important for the pro-choice majority to share their stories and experiences.
Erin Matson shared her story about being pro-choice and pregnant:
I strongly support and celebrate the right to abortion without shame, stigma or obstacles designed to make legal abortion practically impossible to obtain. Yet, the conversation needs to be broader to include those of us with wanted pregnancies who are placed in grave danger by outright bans, funding restrictions and other obstacles to abortion. In the past year we lost a happily pregnant, and later dangerously sick, Savita Halappanavar, who asked for an abortion that would have saved her life but couldn't get one due to "pro-life" rigidity. There is nothing that justifies her death.
Pam's House Blend discussed the growing intensity of the anti-choice movement:
It is clear that the individuals and organizations opposed to legal abortion are quickly adapting new strategies and tactics to advance their agenda. While anti-choice organizations have had some success in restricting access to abortion through the public policy process over the last four decades, their efforts to deny women options have evolved in recent years. No longer content to simply set up barriers through the legal process, the movement has redefined the word "access" and built a national network of unlicensed and unregulated "crisis pregnancy centers" with the sole intention of convincing women, sometimes through manipulation and lies, to carry their pregnancies to term. Women are already making decisions about their pregnancies in a world of inequality, limiting access and sharing mis-information only makes these decisions more difficult.
What makes Blog For Choice Day one of our favorite events is the unique variety of stories and posts pro-choice individuals share with us, such as this one from Angry Black Bitch:
I blog for reproductive justice...
I blog for the right to have children...
I blog for the right not to have children...
I blog for the right to parent the children we have in safe and healthy environments.
Vox: Voices for Planned Parenthood MSU:
My passion to be an advocate for the Pro-choice movement is kept strong because my family has been affected by the very thing that would have continued to happen if Roe vs. Wade had not gone in our favor. The same thing could also happen if abortion becomes outlawed in the future.
When my grandmother was two years old, she had an older brother, a younger brother, and her mother had discovered that she was expecting again. Her parents struggled to make ends meet as it was and it was even worse because they were living during the Great Depression. Her mother felt she had no other choice but to try to end her pregnancy since her husband and herself were already trying desperately to feed the family they already had. We are unsure whether or not she resorted to a back-alley abortion by some person she didn't know, asked a trusted friend to assist her, or bravely tried to take on this feat by herself but an abortion was performed and she died soon afterwards. She was so desperate to try to make the right decision for her family that she risked and lost her own life.
Not only would many women lose their lives but many children would lose their mother and many men would lose their wives if abortion was completely outlawed. Abortion is a last resort not something that someone plans to do. It should always stay a viable option that could be considered by the families and women in a desperate situation.
I stand in solidarity with my sisters who have had abortions. I stand in solidarity with my sisters who have wanted an abortion but have not been able to afford one or have not been able to obtain one. I stand in solidarity with my sisters who have died from illegal and botched abortions. I stand in solidarity with my sisters who fight daily against the misogynistic patriarchal "pro-life" movement. I stand in solidarity with my sisters who are at the forefront of the reproductive justice movement.
I do not believe everyone should have abortions, but I do believe with every inch of me, including the cells of my daughter that will float inside me forever, that I do not get to make reproductive decision for others.You can find more awesome posts from Blog for Choice Day 2013 on our website.
Therefore, yes, becoming a mother has changed my feminism. It has made me more radical and adamant to ensure that she can make her own decisions when the time comes. I pray to all the gods that she will come to me for advice, but I know there is a chance she will not.
I fight for reproductive justice for not just my daughter, but also everyone out there.
* Blog for Choice Day posts are submitted freely to NARAL Pro-Choice America. Links to external content do not represent endorsement.
Tarek Rizk is the communications director at NARAL Pro-Choice America
My first week or so here as communications director at NARAL Pro-Choice America has been amazing. I've been working with a great group of folks on the exciting Choice Out Loud campaign, we launched the Who Decides? report on the state of choice in America, and we announced Ilyse Hogue as the next president of the organization. All that as we mark 40 years since the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that affirmed a woman's right to choose.
In my position I'm honored to help NARAL Pro-Choice America think about the language we use to tell our story and engage our base of activists while reaching out to new people. This week, we're talking a lot about the word "choice" and how it helps us connect with different folks.
We believe the language of "choice" is a powerful tool to help people understand what is at risk and what we're fighting so hard to protect. I see the conversation about choice expanding as our community grows and changes. "Choice" isn't solely a political expression. "Choice" also points to the very personal and sometimes difficult decisions made by women who deserve privacy and respect.
As opponents of women exercising their reproductive rights have broadened their attack, I think it's important that NARAL Pro-Choice America also see "choice" in much broader terms. Choice means having access to birth control and choosing when to make the personal and financial commitment to bring a child into the world. It means taking steps to ensure you can provide for and protect that child to the best of your ability. It means you, and not the government, decide whether you become a parent.
Finally, it's worth noting that "pro-choice" is a term we use to describe ourselves and our work. We don't ask our friends and activists to wear a label. As a new generation of young people who support a woman's right to control her body and her life joins our ranks, the labels we use matter less. As we saw at the ballot box in 2012, attacks on this fundamental right drew a strong response from voters of all ages. Yesterday the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life released data showing that 63 percent of respondents oppose overturning Roe v. Wade. This strong support for what we call pro-choice values has held at this level for decades.
So, in the 40 years since an energized group of passionate women and men marched and rallied and fought for the right to choose, the language has changed and will continue to change. But the values that support this intensely personal and important right have never wavered. And neither will we.
We will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade in a mere two and a half weeks. We know that having won women the right to choose safe and legal abortion is not enough. Our fight will never be over until all women can access the health care they need no matter where they live or how much money they make.
At the same time as we honor this pivotal anniversary, here at NARAL Pro-Choice America, our own Nancy Keenan's tenure as president is coming to a close.
In a new interview with Salon, Nancy talks about what it means to trust women to decide whether or not to access abortion care:
"None of us can walk in another woman's shoes. None of us knows the situation that she is in. None of us know what her feelings are. It is a complexity for every woman. It is not something that is done cavalierly. It is not. She thinks about it. As I've said to many elected officials, women hear their gods. They don't need to be listening to the gods of politicians."
Salon also spoke with Nancy about the importance of the millennial generation in protecting Roe for the next 40 years. She describes our research in this way:
"If you put five pro-choice millennials in a room...one of them would vote their pro-choice values as a very critical factor for them, but if you put five anti-choice millennials in a room, almost two of them would vote their anti-choice values [based on our research]."
This point is exactly why Nancy decided to retire at this critical moment in the history of women's rights. As Nancy told The Washington Post back in May:
"There's an opportunity for a new and younger leader.... It's time for a new leader to come in and, basically, be the person for the next 40 years of protecting reproductive choice.... People give a lot of lip service to how we're going to engage the next generation, but we can't just assume it will happen on its own."
In the coming months and years, we look forward to talking with the one in five millennials who have already made choice their number one issue to, in turn, work to increase that number significantly.
This morning when I was reading The Washington Post, an op ed caught my eye.
It is written by Victoria Toensing, who was the deputy assistant attorney general in the Reagan administration. She makes a powerful plea to other pro-choice Republicans to "leave the closet," as she puts it, and to announce themselves as proudly pro-choice.
As the president of a bipartisan organization, I could not agree more. We need more -- many more -- pro-choice Republicans at all levels of government. In fact, the Republican Party used to boast many fearless pro-choice champions. However, in the 2012 cycle, we were not able to endorse one pro-choice Republican for federal office.
I wanted to share her powerful piece, and hope you read and pass it along to your friends.
"Pro-choice Republicans go public"
Victoria Toensing, a Washington lawyer, was deputy assistant attorney general in the Reagan administration.
I am a pro-choice Republican. We are not an endangered species. Since the Republican Party declared itself pro-life, most of us have been in the closet.
I appreciate that both viewpoints are sincerely held: Pro-choicers believe that the government should not intrude in such a private decision; pro-lifers believe that life begins at conception. I have supported each.
Raised Catholic, I accepted the church's doctrine that abortion was morally wrong. This was before Roe v. Wade, so in many states abortion was also illegal. A personal experience changed my view.
Ali Tweedt is a member of NARAL Pro-Choice America's communications and online advocacy strategies department.
We can hardly believe that election day is less than two weeks away.
This year, many pro-choice Americans will be voting for the very first time! We couldn't be more excited for all the pro-choice 18 to 22-year-olds who were too young to vote in the previous election, but will now get to vote for our pro-choice champion, President Barack Obama.
These Millennials have the chance to rock the pro-choice vote - and we definitely need their help on November 6.
When I voted for the first time in 2008, access to abortion and contraception weren't being attacked like they are today. I remember feeling so lucky to be able to use my political voice and vote for a candidate I knew was going to be a champion for choice and equality.
Lena Dunham, writer of the HBO show "Girls," talked about her first time voting in a new ad for the Obama campaign. Check it out!
President Obama has demonstrated his leadership time and again, standing with women and their families, and I am so thrilled that first-time voters will get the same opportunity to use their pro-choice voices and vote!
We cannot forget what's at stake in this election. Under a Romney-Ryan administration, women could lose their most basic rights:
- Mitt Romney vows to eliminate Obamacare, and with it, the no-cost birth-control policy.
- He threatens to defund Planned Parenthood and said, "Planned Parenthood, we're going to get rid of that." This plan would cut off access to birth control and breast-cancer screenings for millions of women.
- Romney supports policies that would outlaw abortion in almost all cases, even in cases of rape, incest, or when a woman's health is in danger.
- Romney threatened to appoint Supreme Court justices who would support overturning Roe v. Wade.
We're working to make sure that Millennials know that Mitt Romney is bad for women and their families. And come election day, we hope Millennials will vote for a person who has fought for women and our freedom and privacy.
For all those pro-choice people who just turned 18, use your political voice on November 6. Vote for the candidate who has stood with women, and trusts us with our personal health-care decisions: President Barack Obama.
Paid for by NARAL Pro-Choice America, www.ProChoiceAmerica.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
Did you hear Mitt Romney lie about contraception during this week's presidential debate?
He told undecided voters that he believes all women should have access to contraception.
Romney's lies don't stop there. The next day, Romney's campaign released an ad that claims he's moderate on abortion and birth control.
Come on, Mitt, really? You think we're buying this?
Mitt Romney has a lot of explaining to do because the list of his anti-choice threats is longer than Felix Baumgartner's jump from space.
- He vows to eliminate Obamacare, and with it, the no-cost birth-control policy.
- Romney wants to let bosses deny their employees a health-care plan that covers birth control.
- He threatens to defund Planned Parenthood and said, "Planned Parenthood, we're going to get rid of that." This plan would cut off access to birth control and breast-cancer screenings for millions of women.
- Romney threatened to cancel Title X family-planning programs, which provide essential health care to millions of low-income women.
- Romney supports policies that would outlaw abortion in almost all cases, even in cases of rape, incest or when a woman's health is in danger.
- Romney promised to appoint Supreme Court justices that would support overturning Roe v. Wade.
We're not going to let Romney get away with lying to women and their families.
Right now, our own ad that tells voters the truth about Mitt Romney's anti-choice agenda is running in Florida, Iowa, Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Watch it:
We know that when voters learn the truth about Mitt Romney's anti-choice position, they'll be that much more likely to vote for our pro-choice president, Barack Obama.
This is why we're making a huge effort to reach "Obama defectors," pro-choice women who voted for President Obama in 2008 but are not yet committed to voting for him again. Clearly, these are the very same women who Romney is trying to reach.
This election is more important than ever. We don't want a president who lies about supporting the right to choose, but then turns around and promises to defund Planned Parenthood.
That's why we're heading to the polls on November 6 to re-elect our pro-choice champion, President Barack Obama!
Paid for by NARAL Pro-Choice America, www.ProChoiceAmerica.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
Tonight is the second presidential debate - and it might be the last time voters get to hear Mitt Romney talk firsthand about his views on women's access to abortion and reproductive-health care.
Romney has made a sport of playing both sides. One minute he tries to hide his anti-choice views, and the next his campaign reinforces them.
Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, writes about this very important issue over at The Huffington Post.
Her message? Women need to remember the real Mitt Romney come November 6:
Overturning Roe v. Wade is part of Romney's agenda. The next president could nominate enough Supreme Court justices to determine the future of Roe. And Romney has said, "I hope to appoint justices for the Supreme Court that will follow the law and the constitution. And it would be my preference that they reverse Roe v. Wade..."
Blocking women's access to birth control is also part of his agenda. Romney has said he would eliminate Title X family-planning programs.
This election, voters will be faced with a clear choice: an administration that will protect women's privacy and personal health-care decisions, or one that allows politicians to make those choices for them.
We saw Mitt Romney tell lie after lie about his policy proposals at the first presidential debate. And now he is doing it again on the campaign trail. Women and their families need to know the truth about the Romney-Ryan ticket. And, those who want an end to the War on Women need to vote for President Obama, whose leadership supports, rather than threatens, their reproductive rights.
Check out the rest at The Huffington Post!
Paid for by NARAL Pro-Choice America, www.ProChoiceAmerica.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
Wednesday night's presidential debate has everyone buzzing about the candidates: extreme anti-choice Mitt Romney and pro-choice President Barack Obama.
The only way we're going to continue to protect women's freedom and privacy and improve health-care services for women and families is by re-electing President Obama. You know that, we know that, but, unfortunately, there are still some critical voters who do not plan to vote for him on November 6.
We believe this election can be won by getting these undecided voters to stand with the president. That's why we plan to contact 380,020 voters who we consider to be "Obama defectors" - pro-choice women who supported Obama in 2008 but aren't committed to voting for him yet - in 25 counties in nine battleground states. These women can make the difference in what is likely to be a very close election.
But we need your help to reach every one of these pro-choice voters. Think creatively - are any of your friends, neighbors, colleagues, or classmates pro-choice and not yet planning to vote for Obama?
Here are the top five things you should tell your friends about the Romney-Ryan ticket:
- Romney says he supports overturning Roe v. Wade.
- Romney said, "Planned Parenthood, we're going to get rid of that." Romney's plan would cut off access to birth control and breast cancer screenings for millions of women.
- Romney and Ryan have supported policies that would outlaw abortion in almost all cases, even in cases of rape, incest or when a woman's health is in danger.
- Ryan supported redefining rape so that it would be harder for many rape survivors to get the medical care they need.
- Ryan voted to allow hospitals to refuse emergency abortion care to women who could otherwise die without it.
The Romney-Ryan ticket's extreme anti-choice agenda couldn't be clearer. And we're not going to let them shy away from their outrageous positions.
Talk to your friends, and they'll see that they cannot trust Mitt Romney with women's health and privacy.
Paid for by NARAL Pro-Choice America, www.ProChoiceAmerica.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
Last night, we watched Mitt Romney do what he does best: hide his extreme political agenda.
Romney used code words promising to "respect the sanctity of life" and made a benign-sounding threat about "repealing and replacing Obamacare."
Here's what Romney should have told the American people if he were being completely honest: that he will be an extreme anti-choice president who works to take away women's freedom and privacy.
This is the man who vetoed a bill that ensured rape survivors received information and access to emergency contraception. He claimed that the "Roe v. Wade one-size-fits-all approach is wrong." And when he promises to nominate justices who believe - like he does - that the Supreme Court decision recognizing a woman's constitutionally guaranteed right to choose was wrong, we must take him at his word.
We used to call anti-choice extremists "fringe." But now we call them governors, senators, and mayors. Let's make sure we don't call them Mr. President.
We know that you know that the best way to protect your pro-choice values is to vote pro-choice at the polls. We know that you understand full well what happens when we elect extreme politicians like Mitt Romney.
But unfortunately, a lot of pro-choice people don't connect their personal beliefs to taking political action. They might have watched Mitt Romney's speech and come away feeling like he's an okay guy who can be trusted with our rights.
We need your help to make sure your friends connect the dots - and act to protect what they believe in. We put together this video to do just that - encourage people who believe that choice is a very private and personal issue to get involved. Please watch it and share it far and wide:
By sharing our video today, you can actually persuade the voters in our communities who will make a difference this election.
Together, we won't let anti-choice extremists intrude on our personal and private decisions.
Paid for by NARAL Pro-Choice America, www.ProChoiceAmerica.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
Remember all those things Mitt Romney said he'd do as president to attack women's freedom and privacy?
Like when he said he'd "get rid of" Planned Parenthood? Or that time he said he "absolutely" wanted to see Roe v. Wade overturned?
Yeah, we remember all that, too. And--not surprisingly--Mitt's extreme anti-choice positions are a big problem for the Romney campaign.
But pay no attention, said Romney adviser Eric Fehrnstrom: women's rights are just "shiny objects to distract people's attention."
(Fehrnstrom was also the same guy who said Romney could just Etch-a-Sketch away his anti-choice record.)
Memo to Team Mittens: when you call the issues that affect women's lives "shiny objects" or compare them to caterpillars, you should not be surprised that women don't want to vote for you.
Paid for by NARAL Pro-Choice America, www.ProChoiceAmerica.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.


text:
More than 46 million Americans lived below the federal poverty line in 2011, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Census Bureau.
In comparison, about 39 million Americans lived in poverty in 2008.
When he took office, President Obama promised to fix the economy. It's clear from the data that his economic policies have failed.
West Virginians understand that. The Census Bureau reports that 16.7 percent of all West Virginians have lived in poverty since Obama took office.
Instead of addressing what should be done to fix the economy, a top Obama administration official, acting U.S. Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank, attempted to justify the president's policies. "If President Obama (had) not taken swift and aggressive action to grow our economy and create jobs, (the) report would have shown much higher poverty rates ..."
Nonsense. A sound fiscal policy - one that would begin the process of bringing the nation's out-of-control debt under control - would be a good start in helping the economy, followed by bringing federal regulatory agencies such as the EPA under control.
As it stands now, all Obama's policies are doing is driving America deeper into poverty.


text:
Sebastian Junger grew up in a comfortable suburb of Boston. As a young man, he worked as a waiter at restaurants, he was paid to climb trees for trimming companies.
If you go
WHAT: An evening with Sebastian Junger
WHEN: 7:15 p.m. Nov. 13 (6 p.m. VIP cocktail reception)
WHERE: Rivers Green, behind Addlestone Library, 205 Calhoun St.
COST: $45 for lecture only; $125 for lecture and VIP reception
MORE INFO:alumni.cofc.edu/events/evening-with-sebastian-junger; or contact Stephanie Alexander at firstname.lastname@example.com or 953-6526.
He was not satisfied.
So he went to Bosnia in 1993, the year after Serbians, under the leadership of Radovan Karadzic, lay siege to Sarajevo and began persecuting, then killing, Muslims and Croats. Junger, then 31 years old, had decided to become a war correspondent.
"I went for the same reason a lot of young men go as journalists or soldiers," he said. "I think I wanted to test myself. War has been a place to do that. ... I wanted to be a war reporter; it seemed like an intense, interesting job."
He freelanced, filing radio stories mostly, and a few newspaper articles. He was charting a course, launching a career as a writer, seeking to satisfy his curiosity about the world, flirting with danger.
"War has a random element that's pretty unnerving," Junger said. "It is unpleasant to be subject to it. But the experience of war would change me in ways that I wanted to be changed. And the work itself, communicating information to the world, seemed like noble work."
Junger will be in town Nov. 13, a guest of the College of Charleston's Friends of the Library, to share his wartime experiences and more.
The event, part of the Addlestone Authors' Series, starts at 6 p.m. with a VIP reception at Rivers Green (behind the library), followed by a 7:15 p.m. keynote address by Junger. Access to the lecture costs $45; tickets for the lecture and reception cost $125.
'Anybody can do it'
Junger's experience in Bosnia stoked his interest, he said. But he wouldn't return to war for a couple of years. First there was that not-so-small matter of the 1991 Halloween Nor'easter and the Andrea Gail fishing vessel that was consumed by it.
The war correspondent was soon to become famous as the author of "The Perfect Storm," in which he described the Northeast's fishing industry and chronicled the last days of the boat's six-man crew.
"Literally the day after I was done (writing the book), I flew to Delhi, then to Afghanistan," he said. It was 1996. He was reporting from the Tora Bora mountains. A year later, the book came out and Junger did those things that authors of best-sellers do, including, in his case, negotiate with Hollywood. Soon after, he was in Kosovo, and then, in 2000, back to Afghanistan.
"After 9/11, my work in Afghanistan gained new importance," he said.
People go to war — soldiers, diplomats, journalists — for personal reasons, Junger said. For him, it was an important thing to do, a noble venture that would result in the dissemination of critical information that could help policy makers and citizens of the world understand better what was happening and, consequently, make better decisions about what ideas and which politicians to support.
"But anybody can do it," Junger quickly added, dispensing with any suggestion of pretense.
Maybe anybody could do it, but few make the attempt. And even fewer embed themselves with a platoon of fighters in the remote and dangerous Korangal Valley of Afghanistan.
But that's what Junger did, beginning in May 2007. He was joined by his friend and colleague, the photojournalist and videographer Tim Hetherington. Together they made the documentary "Restrepo" (2009) and produced the book "War" (2010). The movie was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary, and the book landed hard on the best-seller list.
In unvarnished terms, they described a year at war with 15 soldiers from the Second Platoon of Battle Company of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, based at the austere outpost called Restrepo, named after a soldier who was killed earlier.
Junger said he experienced moments of fear and doubt, moments when the horror and violence he was witnessing penetrated his awareness as something more than mere observation.
It occurred to him that the dry valley could be the last landscape he sees.
But then another thought intruded: "If I'm not here, and others aren't here to see this, the world won't know about it."
The roadside bombing that opens "Restrepo" didn't dissuade him. The bullets that whizzed inches from his head, penetrating a nearby sandbag, didn't chase him away.
"A miss by an inch is as good as a mile," he said. Either you live or you die.
Loss and regret
Gibbs Knotts, chairman of the political science department at the College of Charleston, said Junger's visit could not be more timely.
"One of the reasons we're so excited is a lot of his work relates to major policy and political issues of the day," Knotts said. "Students today know nothing else in our country but being at war. It's really shaped them. I suspect many of the students know someone who's been deployed. It's definitely affected a lot of people, raises a lot of questions about the 21st century world we live in and how the U.S. can engage in a pretty complicated international environment."
Knotts said he's glad for Junger's visit also for personal reasons.
" 'The Perfect Storm' came out as I started my academic career," he said. "The stuff he did relates most to what I do for a living," which is study American politics and public policy.
Junger helps us remember the sacrifices of many Americans and the value of living in a democratic society where opinions can be freely expressed, Knotts said. And he reminds us that freedom requires vigilance and cooperation, that "we come together and work across the aisle for the betterment of something bigger. That seems to be missing from today's political discourse."
In 2011, as the U.S. prepared for its withdrawal from Afghanistan, the conflict in Libya flared, and Tim Hetherington, traveling with rebel fighters, went to the besieged town of Misrata that April, capturing images of the civil war at the front lines.
A mortar or rocket propelled grenade attack by Moammar Gadhafi forces killed him and fellow photographer Chris Hondros, and it gravely wounded photographer Guy Martin.
Junger was badly shaken by Hetherington's death.
"I immediately decided to stop war reporting," he said, "within an hour."
And he endured "some unavoidable regrets," that he wasn't there with his friend, that he could not save him, help him, comfort him.
"I felt responsible even though I was 4,000 miles away," Junger said. "So it gave me insight into how soldiers feel when they're four feet away."
So he is done with covering such conflicts, even if sometimes he wishes he had spent more time in the bunkers, at the outposts and on the front lines.
Looking forward
Now he is observing the Afghanistan conflict from a distance, wondering how the Afghans will figure out what to do once U.S. fighters are gone, wondering what might have happened in that war-torn country had George W. Bush not taken his eye off the ball.
"Bush made a massive mistake putting 90 percent of our resources in Iraq," Junger said. "The Afghans wanted us there originally. Even the Pashtuns were tired of the Taliban, and happy to see someone come in a restore order."
He said he boycotted the Iraq war, refused to cover it.
"I thought it was a mistake," he said. "I thought Afghanistan was justified."
Now Junger is turning his journalistic eye to another sort of conflict, the one caused by poverty and vagrancy.
He is making a new documentary and writing a companion book about a series of long walks he took with returning veterans, 300 miles along the railroad tracks between Washington, D.C., and Pittsburgh.
The effort, four walks in 2012, one per season, gave him a different perspective on America, its treatment of vets and vagrants, its attitudes about politics, religion and class, he said.
With him on this latest adventure was a small video crew and his dog, Daisey. On each of the four walks, he carried more than 60 pounds of equipment, he interviewed dozens of people, he tried to avoid arrest.
"All of them were brutal in their own way," he said of the segments of his journey.
The film, called "The Last Patrol," will be broadcast by HBO.
Reach Adam Parker at 937-5902. Follow him at www.facebook.com/aparkerwriter.


text:
Sources: 9to5 Mac, iLab Factory
quote: Haven't we heard over and over again (frequently from the commenters and posters on this site) that Apple is a company based on "fashion" and "surface appearance"? And yet it is THESE PEOPLE, not Apple, who seem to be most upset that Apple refuses to change the appearance of their phone every six months. WTF?I'd have thought that a company that has a REPEATED pattern of refining its designs, and then retaining them for years on end (MacBook Pro, iMac, MacBook Air, iPad, now iPhone) is pretty clearly NOT in the fashion business, and it's more than a little foolish to criticize them on these grounds. But what do I know?


text:
Carpe Noctem Padova
Carpe Noctem is the refuge in Padua for those who need a comfortable bed for the night and an energetic breakfast in the morning.
If you are planning a stay in Padua, for business or leisure, here is a bed and breakfast which offers a quiet stay but at the same time is close to the centre of the city.
Carpe Noctem offers accommodation in three full optional rooms, one of them is en suite.
The Bed and Breakfast is close to the central railway station, the sports hall, the shopping malls, the city centre and all public transportation.
Please note:
Check in upon appointment - please email or call advising your arrival time or delays.
Check out before 11.00
Breakfast included
Payment upon arrival
Cancellation policy: 72h advance notice
Tourist tax EUR 1- per person per night for the first 5 nights, to be paid locally
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
B&B Facilities & Policies
- Air Conditioning
- Bicycle hire
- Bicycle parking
- Free Breakfast
- Child Friendly
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Free City Maps
- Free Internet Access
- Free WiFi
- Hair Dryers
- Internet Access
- Luggage Storage
- Non Smoking
- Taxes not included
- Towels Included
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 3 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
Must-Read Guesthouse InfoThis property has specific Terms & Conditions.
Please note:
Check in upon appointment - please email or call advising your arrival time
Check out before 10.00
Breakfast included
Payment upon arrival by cash only - There is an ATM just around the corner from the Carpe Noctem B&B
Cancellation policy: 72h advance notice
Taxes included EXCEPT local tourist tax EUR1- per person per night for the first 5 nights, to be paid locally
DirectionsShow MapHide Map
Via Luigi Boccherini, 13,
With the new Metrotram get off at Palasport. 15 minutes walk from the train station and 30 minutes walking distance from downtown.
Padova has its own airport for private planes, but with no direct commercial connections. However, three international airports are conveniently located nearby:
Venezia Marco Polo (VCE) [2], 50km, lot of destinations throughout Europe.
by bus: direct and frequent connections to Padova, 1h [3]
by train: bus to Venezia Mestre station, then train. [4]
Treviso (TSF) [5], 42km, low-cost airport with Ryanair and other carriers. Destinations: Dublin, London, Frankfurt, Bruxelles, Barcelona, Paris
by bus: direct and frequent connections to Padova, 1h10 - see SITA website [6] - choose Linee Regionale, then Veneto, then Orari Linee Veneto; last bus leaves airport around 20.00 or 20.25 depending on day of week.
Verona Valerio Catullo (VRN) [7], 88km, many domestic flights and some international destinations (also low-cost)
by train + bus
Located Near
Central station, sports hall, shopping malls, downtown, public transportation.


text:
|Welcome to the MANGA Forum.
|You will have to register before you can post: log in or sign up at the top of the page to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
Yo, I did not know where else to put this, so I guess this is sufficient enough. If not it can be relocated I guess. o-o
Whats up, My name is Eli, or Shadow2who, or whatever nickname you can come up with. I just wanted to inturduce myself because I think this sight seems interesting enough and it is named Manga for crying out loud.
So yeah, somehting about myself. I am a writer with many scripts under mah belt soon to be looked at by my agent, I just hope one day you guys can look at it and go "Holy snapples, I know that guy on the fourms!" Or something in that case. But yes, hello hello.
Good to meet everyone.
Totally said.. Sight, not.. Site. Fail.
hello nice to meet you i'm new here too^^
you said your a writter right ?
what kind of book are you writting?


text:
Myopia Center - Anchorage, AK
- WebMD Physician Directory of Anchorage Eye Doctors
- The City of Anchorage
- Related Myopia Articles
- Anchorage Emergency Contacts
- Nearby Anchorage Hospitals
- Find a Local Pharmacy on RxList - Anchorage
Anchorage Eye Doctors for Myopia
Type of Physician: Eye Doctor
What is a Eye Doctor? A certification by the Board of Ophthalmology; practitioners provide comprehensive eye and vision care. They are trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all eyelid and orbital problems affecting the eye and visual pathways, and to diagnose, monitor and treat all eye and visual disorders. They often prescribe vision services (glasses and contact lenses) as well as serve as a consultant to physicians and other professionals.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Common Name: Eye Doctor
Eye Doctors in Anchorage * results
- 2
Carl E. Rosen
Ophthalmic Associates
542 W 2nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 276-1617
- 27 years experience
- 1 office location(s)
- 3
Griffith C. Steiner
Ophthalmic Associates
542 W 2nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 276-1617
- 24 years experience
- 1 office location(s)
- 4
Elizabeth N. Morgan
Ophthalmic Associates
542 W 2nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 276-1617
- 1 office location(s)
- 5
Eric W. Coulter
Alaska Lasik & Cataract Center
235 E 8th Ave Ste 3A
Anchorage, AK 99501
(866) 569-1551
- 1 office location(s)
- 6
Robert O. Ford
Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute
8220 San Pedro Dr NE Ste 220
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 797-4466
- 6 office location(s)
- 7
Robert O. Ford
Pacific Cataract & Laser Inst
3330 4th St
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-2025
- 6 office location(s)
- 8
William D. Gruzensky
Pacific Cataract & Laser Inst
2915 S Alder St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 473-0275
- 8 office location(s)
- 9
David E. Swanson
Alaska Retinal Consultants
3500 Latouche St Ste 250
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 561-1530
- 1 office location(s)
- 10
Robin L. Grendahl
Alaska Childrens And Strabismus
3500 Latouche St Ste 280
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 561-1917
- 1 office location(s)
- 11
David S. Zumbro
Alaska Retinal Consultants
3500 Latouche St Ste 250
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 561-1530
- 1 office location(s)
- 12
Scott A. Limstrom
Alaska Retinal Consultants
3500 Latouche St Ste 250
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 561-1530
- 1 office location(s)
Don't see your city? Use the WebMD Physician Directory to expand your search.
Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage is a consolidated city-borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Anchorage has been named All-America City four times, in 1956, 1965, 1984/85, and 2002, by the National Civic League. It has also been named by Kiplinger as the most tax friendly city in the United States.
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchorage)
Introduction to myopia
Myopia (or nearsightedness) affects 20% to 30% of the population, but this eye disorder is easily corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgery.
People who have myopia or nearsightedn...
Other Related Myopia Articles
Emergency Contact for Anchorage
- In case of Emergency, call 911
- Police (808) 529-3111
- Fire (808) 723-7139
Nearby Anchorage Hospitals results
- 1North Star Hospital
2530 Debarr Rd
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
(907) 258-757
- 2Alaska Regional Hospital
2801 Debarr Rd
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
(907) 276-113
- 3Northstar Bragaw Acute Hospital
1650 Bragaw St
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
(907) 258-757
- 4Providence Alaska Medical Ctr
3200 Providence Dr
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
(907) 562-221
- 5Alaska Psychiatric Institute
3700 Piper St
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
(907) 269-710
- 6Alaska Native Medical Center
4315 Diplomacy Dr
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
(907) 729-199
- 7673 D Medical Group
5955 Zeamer Ave
Anchorage, Alaska 99506
(907) 580-626
- 8Alaska VA Healthcare System
1201 N Muldoon Rd
Anchorage, Alaska 99504
(907) 257-470
- 9Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
2500 S Woodworth Loop
Anchorage, Alaska 99645
(907) 861-600
* Provider Directory Terms of Use:
The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval.
You are prohibited from using, downloading, republishing, selling, duplicating, or "scraping" for commercial or any other purpose whatsoever, the Provider Directory or any of the data listings or other information contained therein, in whole or in part, in any medium whatsoever.
The Provider Directory is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. WebMD disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose. Without limiting the foregoing, WebMD does not warrant or represent that the Provider Directory or any part thereof is accurate or complete. You assume full responsibility for the communications with any Provider you contact through the Provider Directory. WebMD shall in no event be liable to you or to anyone for any decision made or action taken by you in the reliance on information provided in the Provider Directory.
The use of WebMD Provider Directory by any entity or individual to verify the credentials of Providers is prohibited. The database of Provider information which drives WebMD Provider Directory does not contain sufficient information with which to verify Provider credentials under the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) of the Utilization Review Accreditation Committee (URAC).
By using the WebMD Provider Directory, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.


text: This left hand holster, The Predator II, comes embroidered in gold with the M460 XVR logo. Made exclusively and available solely through Smith & Wesson, this holster was built for the S&W Model 460 XVR with a 8-3/8" barrel by the Desantis Holster & Leather Co. It is designed to be worn across the chest for quick and easy access. Some of it's many features include; a scope cover which can be unsnapped or just pivoted out of the way, and a tie down strap which can be fastened to the waist belt. Built from 1000D Senior Ballistic Nylon, padded with heavy closed cell foam, and lined with a non slip synthetic suede for hours of comfortable carry. It's easily adjusted to fit most body types and can also be worn over the jacket


text:
on January 10, 2013 - 11:35 AM
LOCKPORT – A 26-year-old man charged in a suspected case of "shaken baby syndrome" was to appear today in Lockport City Court, according to State Police.
Kenneth S. Lathrop Jr., of Ruhlman Road, was charged Wednesday with a felony count of assault and a misdemeanor count of endangering the welfare of a child. Troopers said they were contacted by Niagara County Child Protective Services and told that a child, less than a year old, was being treated at Women & Children's Hospital in Buffalo for injuries consistent with the syndrome, in which a child suffers brain injuries from being shaken violently.
Lathrop was caring for the child at the time the injuries were suffered, troopers said.
Following arraignment before Lockport Town Justice Leonard Tilney on Wednesday, Lathrop was sent to the Niagara County Jail, in lieu of $5,000 cash bail, pending today's court appearance.


text:
on June 21, 2013 - 12:01 AM
Protesters Thursday picketed outside the Old Erie County Building to call on National Fuel Gas to return to its customers possible excessive earnings that were made by the utility since 2008.
Last week, the State Public Service Commission approved a series of temporary rates for National Fuel that will freeze its delivery charges while state regulators conduct a broader review of the utility's rates. If the PSC determines that the Amherst-based utility has been charging too much, customers could be in line either for a refund or a rate cut when the permanent rates are set.
"They overcharged their customers," said Brenda Miller, a community organizer with PUSH Buffalo. "So they need to be held responsible by giving us our money back, and not just credit our accounts."
An audit by the PSC found that National Fuel's earnings from its New York utility business have been significantly higher than the targets set by the commission in its rate plan that took effect at the beginning of 2008. The utility earned a return equal to 12.4 percent of its equity, according to the PSC staff's calculations, which is significantly higher than the 9.1 percent earnings target set by the PSC.
The possible overcharges could top $10 million over the course of a year, according to the PSC.
If the commission determines that there were, indeed, overcharges to National Fuel's 516,000 customers in Western New York, Miller said she would like to see the excess used to support a weatherization program that would help reduce customers' utility bills.
"Pay us our money back or invest it into another weatherization program," she said.
National Fuel officials have argued that the utility's earnings were reasonable and due entirely to its cost-cutting and productivity efforts.
Meanwhile, the Erie County Legislature on Thursday voted to suspend a resolution in support of requiring National Fuel to refund any overcharges to the utilities residential and business customers.
"The resolution that we put forth last week may not be relevant right now," said Legislature Chairwoman Betty Jean Grant.
"We'll take a look at what the PSC is doing and make sure that we put forth the right resolution. ... Our resolution might be amended," Grant added.
email: firstname.lastname@example.com