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- Start date : 07/12/2009 00:00:00
- End date : 18/12/2009 23:59:59
The Copenhagen climate conference ended on 19 December by taking note of the 'Copenhagen Accord', which was supported by a large majority of Parties, including the European Union, but opposed by a small number. The conference also mandated the two ad hoc working groups on long-term cooperative action under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and on further commitments for developed countries under the Kyoto Protocol to complete their work at the next annual climate conference, to be held in Mexico City in November 2010.
- Read President Barroso's statement in Copenhagen (19 December 2009)
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- European Council conclusions on climate change financing, 10-11 December 2009
- Copenhagen conference must produce global, ambitious and comprehensive agreement to avert dangerous climate change (02 Dec 2009).
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John Harbottle Design Update
John Harbottle has been keeping busy along the West Coast of North America with renovation projects ranging from Kelowna, British Columbia to Southern California.
Ground has broken on a renovation of Kelowna Golf and Country Club. The intent of the work is to revive the character and craft a consistent feel for the A.V. Macan design. Phase I concentrates on a bunker renovation as well as remodeling of the second, fourth, seventh, eighth and 14th holes.
The most dramatic features are added to the drivable par-4 seventh, where a three-meter-deep hollow has been shaped right of the green. Errant shots will kick away and face an uphill, blind pitch to a green that generally slopes away from the shot.
Kelowna's 14th is a mid-length par-4 that curves around a large pond. Along the fairway lies a steep slope down to the water's edge. The work on this hole involves extending the steep slope diagonally across the line of play from the tee, creating a plateau for the tee shot on the low side of the fairway and a risk-reward carry.
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Paul Ostrovsky earned his Master's degree at the Moscow Conservatory where he was a student of Jacob Flier. Ostrovsky is widely recognized as a pianist of extraordinary sensitivity with a special gift for chamber music. He has appeared on the world's great concert stages such as Carnegie Hall, the Philharmonie in Berlin, and the Musikverein in Vienna. Festivals include Mostly Mozart, Tanglewood, Aspen, and the Salzburg Festival, among others. He has recorded for Melodiya, Vox, Origin, and Deutsche Grammophon labels. Mr. Ostrovsky is a professor at the Conservatory of Music at SUNY Purchase.
Robert Roux began his career at age 10 with a performance on the nationally televised Lawrence Welk Show. Since that time, he has been a winner of several piano competitions in the United States, including the United States Information Agency's Artistic Ambassador Competition and the International Piano Recording Competition. A Steinway Artist, Roux's performances include appearances at the White House, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.; Merkin Concert Hall in New York; Stude Concert Hall in Houston on the Horowitz Steinway; St. Petersburg Conservatory of Music; and Villa Pignatelli in Naples. Roux's students have been frequent prizewinners and award recipients internationally. He has been chair of the keyboard department at Rice University's Shepherd School of Music since 1990. He is listed in Who's Who in America (2003) and is also interviewed as one of the top teachers in Benjamin Saver's publication, The Most Wanted Piano Teachers in the USA.
Susan Starr has performed more than 50 concerts with the Philadelphia Orchestra since her debut at age 6. She has also been heard with the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, National Symphony, and Moscow Symphony. Starr has performed with such eminent conductors as Leonard Bernstein, Charles Dutoit, Sir Neville Mariner, Eugene Ormandy, Robert Shaw, and Maxim Shostakovich. Currently, Starr is a distinguished professor at Rutgers University.
Vladimir Feltsman is the founder and artistic director of the PianoSummer at New Paltz. Feltsman studied at the Moscow Conservatory under the tutelage of Jacob Flier. He has performed with virtually every major American orchestra, and has appeared on the most important recital series and music festivals in the U.S. and abroad. A pianist, conductor, and teacher, he is recognized as one of the most important musicians of his generation, and as an artist of immense range and insights with a repertoire that encompasses music from Bach to the 20th century composers. His discography includes more than 20 recordings. Feltsman teaches at SUNY New Paltz and at Mannes College of Music in New York City.
Robert Hamilton graduated summa cum laude from the Indiana University School of Music as a student of Sidney Foster, and continued studies with Dora Zaslavsky of the Manhattan School of Music. He was prize-winner of the Busoni, Casella, Montivideo and Rudolph Ganz competitions, and has performed in major concert halls throughout the world. Hamilton has recorded for Philips, Orion, and Summit Records, as well as for the BBC in London. He has given master classes worldwide, and was artistic director of the London Piano Festival during the 1990s. Hamilton is featured in the book The Most Wanted Piano Teachers in the USA. He teaches a studio of international students from nine countries at the Arizona State University School of Music, located in the metropolitan Phoenix area.
Phillip Kawin has been a member of the piano faculty at the Manhattan School of Music since 1989, where he has worked with a select studio of advanced, prize-winning pupils from around the world. Kawin has given master classes throughout the U.S., Russia, Australia, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China. He was a guest professor at the Moscow Conservatory International Summer School, the Cliburn Piano Institute and the London Piano Festival. Kawin has performed in Italy, Russia, and Australia. He earned degrees at the Manhattan School of Music under the tutelage of Dora Zaslavsky. He also studied with John Perry.
Alexander Korsantia has won great critical acclaim for his versatility, power and the unique sincerity of his playing. He performs across the world in the major concert halls, collaborating with renowned soloitsts and conductors. Among his teachers are his mother Svetlana Korsantia, Tengiz Amiredjibi and Alexander Toradze. He won first prize and gold medal at the Arthur Rubinstein Piano Master Competition, and first prize at the Sydney International Piano Competition. In 2003 Georgian National television released a full-length documentary about him. Currently he teaches at New England Conservatory in Boston.


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Old Wives Tales About Pregnancy (Hint: If You Look Awful, it's a Girl)Ceridwen Morris
If an ultrasound technician hasn't informed you of the sex of your baby, people on the street most certainly have. Technology and empirical evidence be dammed, old wives tales seem to have as strong a hold as ever. For fun, I've compiled several of them here.
Together, they tell a much more accurate story about our sexist legacy than about the sex of our unborn baby: girls bring with them foul temper, acne, limp hair, vomiting and cellulite; boys, on the other hand, are like an elixir of youth and beauty for their expecting mothers. Also, note the prenatal Oedipal drama implicit in this little gem: if the father was more sexually aggressive at time of conception, you'll have a girl. If mommy was more into it, it's a boy.
It's a BOY if mom…..
has little to no morning sickness
craves salty foods
doesn't look pregnant from behind
carries low
has cold feet and thicker hair
prefers the bread crust
is ignored by boys
prefers to sleep on left side
has a previous child who said "dada" before "mama"
producing urine that, when mixed with a tablespoon of Drain-O, turns blue
sees her wedding swing in circles when it's dangled over her belly by a string
It's a GIRL if mom….
is sick
is moody
finds that her beauty has been "sapped"
gets zitty with limp hair
craves sweet foods
carries high
prefers the soft part of bread
draws the attention of boys
has a round face
looks pregnant "from behind"
prefers to sleep on right side
has a previous child who said "mama" before "dada"
produces urine that, when mixed with a tablespoon of Drain-O, turns green
sees her wedding swing back and forth, when it's dangled over belly by a string
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Petite Sirah does very well in the heat of California and the vineyards in Ed Dorado country – in the Sierra foothills – are well known for their elevation and cooler nights which is a great combination for great fruit. Crystal Basin Cellars is in this area, in a city called Camino, and has been producing quality red wines for awhile now. I was first introduced to its wines last year and have been a huge fan ever since.
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Nose: Peppered jerky, bell pepper, blueberries, blackberry and the inside of an old leather shoe.
Taste: Very good combo of black fruit flavors coming through with a light dusting of cinnamon and blueberries. I get a good black licorice-laced leather component across the mid palate with very nice tannin structure. A young wine that drinks good now and should age another 5-8 years or so. Goes great with barbeque, steaks, hamburgers or even wild game.
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WGTE in Concert: Shifrin and Beethoven
Clarinet virtuoso and TSO alumnus David Shifrin joins the Toledo Symphony for Ponchielli and Weber. Also, Beethoven's joyful Symphony No. 7.
Stefan Sanderling, conductor
David Shifrin, clarinet
Georg Klaas, clarinet
Joel Tse, flute
BRIGHT SHENG: Flute Moon
PONCHIELLI: Divertimento for Two Clarinets "Il Convegno"
C.M. von WEBER: Clarinet Concerto No. 2
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ok i have a bundled game segagt and jetset radio future on same disc im trying to back it up and have copied the contents to temp run xiso etc and ended up with a 4.4gb iso file the two programs ive tried wont burn it in recordnowdx it starts and then dies but says itll only take 7 mins to burn, in nero it comes up as 500mb iso not 4.4gb i think thats the same prob with record now i have rebuilt the iso several times still same out of curiosity i tried burning it as a mode2 and that worked fine (obviously it didnt work though ) so im sorta lost.
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If you have RecordNowMax, I don't see why you'd need to create an iso. Just burn the contents of 'temp' with RecordNowMax in data mode, UDF 128
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Edinboro University 'Stuff the Bus' campaign begins Thursday
Shoppers will be encouraged to help "Stuff the Bus" with supplies for area schools beginning Thursday.
The Edinboro University of Pennsylvania-sponsored campaign is in honor of Julie Wollman, who will be inaugurated as the university's 17th president Nov. 9.
Binders, notebook paper, crayons and other school supplies can be left at an Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority bus decorated in Edinboro University colors. The bus will be parked at McDonald's, 2065 Interchange Road, opposite the Millcreek Mall, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.
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During Monday's House Civil Law and Procedure Committee, House Bill 288, which would allow for second parents to adopt, was shelved.
Most disheartening were the ridiculous positions expressed by some of the bill's opponents. The head of the Louisiana Family Forum suggested that gay parents are inherently unstable. This position, besides being bigoted and hateful, has absolutely no factual basis nor empirical evidence to support it.
Furthermore, there is no rule - legal or ethical - saying that successful and loving parents must be married heterosexuals.
The real issue here, which was completely missed by the bill's opponents, is that recognizing a second parent in the law is in the best interest of the child. For instance, if there is only one legal parent and that parent dies or is disabled, the child is a legal stranger to the second parent. In homes where there are two loving parents, the children would be able to receive emotional, legal, financial and medical care from both of their parents. This can only be fully achieved when both parents, regardless of marital status or sexual orientation, are recognized in the law.
Louisiana adoption law is based upon what is in the "best interests of the child." Wouldn't it be nice if, finally, our state leaders prioritized our most precious asset -- our children! In an attempt to promote a flawed sense of family values, lawmakers in Baton Rouge turned a blind eye yet again toward those who matter the most.
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Originally Posted by SaltyDawg
So if your one game this season hastened to be the one time the heat came to SLC, and you paid the big bucks for a ticket and drive the 6 hours, only to find that LeBron, Wade, Bosh, and Allen were already back in Miami.... You would not feel at least a little cheated?
What if this went the other way. What if you were a Jazz fan who paid the big bucks and made the long drive to see your 1 have this season when the Jazz made their 1 trip to Miami. And when you got there you found out Favors, Jefferson, Millsap, and Hayward were all back in SLC. Surely that would not be okay, right?
I can honestly say that if Miami's four best players did not even show up to the game, I wouldn't feel cheated at all. Concerning the Jazz player situation, yes, I would feel a little cheated (and only because that would pretty much eliminate any chance the Jazz had to win that game. That being said, and if there were the same risks that San Antonio's older guys face (as they are all older and injury prone) I would accept the fact that Pop decided to send them home instead of risking them getting injured. The opportunity to compete for a championship in June and be able to watch those games on TV would override the disappointment of not being able to see them play in person.
Doesn't look like this got posted: $250,000 fine for the Spurs.
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Terps In Rio
Holy Day Five! No disrespect to the other days (or even the negative days), but man was this one to remember. We'll tell you why below.
Maryland Honored with USTFCCCA Academic Awards
The University of Maryland women's track and field program was recognized for its academic success last week as the team was named to the All-Academic list by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
Powell Named to Canadian Olympic Squad
Rising senior Micha Powell of the Maryland track & field team has officially qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as announced Monday by the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC).


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By Sgt. Michael Tuttle, 5th Mobile Public Affairs DetachmentFebruary 23, 2007
KIRKUK, Iraq, Feb. 22, 2007 - U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Lee looked like a proud father. A group of Iraqi Strategic Infrastructure Brigade soldiers (SIB), who Lee has been helping to train for six months, huddled around him after showing off their warrior skills during a demonstration for Maj. Gen. Benjamin Mixon, commander Multi-National Division North and 25th Infantry Division.
Lee told the group of 1st and 5th Battalion Iraqi soldiers of the 1st SIB he was proud of them and to maintain their motivation level while performing their mission.
The 1st SIB is charged with protecting the oil infrastructure here, including various pipelines, said Lt. Col. Jack Pritchard, commander 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division. Achieving Iraq's full oil production capacity is a key to its economic recovery and rebuilding the refineries, wells and pipelines and keeping them safe from insurgent attacks is crucial.
Lee and his fellow 3-7 soldiers have been working with the 1st SIB four days a week to improve their defense of strategic facilities.
As a noncommissioned officer, Lee is used to training soldiers. Despite instructing through an interpreter, Lee said that his approach to working with the Iraqi troops is similar to how he trains soldiers back in the states.
"I had to break things down to the basics and make sure they had them down before moving on," Lee said. "But once they started tracking they wanted more. It's like training soldiers back home. Once you grab their attention and they start to learn, they're hungry for more."
The 3-7 soldiers have been training 1st SIB for what they're most likely to face while protecting the infrastructure, including close quarters marksmanship, setting up checkpoints and reacting to improvised explosive devices.
"The SIB has always seemed happy not just to have us around but to learn from us," said Pvt. Balladine, 3-7. "They're squared away and usually eager to show us what they can do."
In an effort to get the SIB to train on their own, Lee has encouraged leaders to emerge. While unsure of themselves at first, Lee said that a few soldiers have taken charge and are training the group on their own.
They even constructed a checkpoint in front of the 1st SIB compound without any suggestion from the 3-7 soldiers.
"They've been tracking since we started working with them and they continue to take steps forward," Lee said. "It was amazing to see them today during the demonstration. From when we started teaching them and to see them now ... it feels like watching a child grow."


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Oz reality skein to air this year
SYDNEY — Oz commercial terrestrial broadcaster Seven Network is producing a local version of hit Japanese reality skein "Dragon's Den," in which would-be entrepreneurs pitch an idea or invention to a panel of successful businessmen.
"Dragon's Den" was broadcast on Nippon Television and has been adapted by BBC2 in Blighty.
The businessmen — known as dragons in Japan — decide how much money they want to invest in the ideas from their own pockets.
Oz skein, which begins production this month and will air this year, is produced by Seven Prods., whose reality shows "Border Security" and "True Stories" have been ratings successes.
Skein bears a striking resemblance to Simon Cowell's "The Million Dollar Idea," which ABC picked up Stateside. Cowell is being sued by Roaring Entertainment, creators of an existing show called "Million Dollar Idea," accusing him of stealing the name and the concept.
Peter Jones, a panel member on Blighty's "Dragon's Den," helped Cowell develop "Million Dollar Idea."


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Amber L. Bogins
Even though it is bitter cold outside and it snows all day, it is not too soon to get amped for Summer Blockbuster season! The highly anticipated third installment of the Iron Man series starring Robert Downey Jr. is set to open May 3rd of this year. The trailer that debuted during the Super Bowl this past Sunday showed a very different Tony Stark than the previous Iron Man movies and even the Avengers film. Instead of being an arrogant billionaire, playboy philanthropist, Stark is shown beaten—broken. His penthouse is blown up and the various Iron Man suits are destroyed. Humbled, a shot shows Stark lying in the snow with a voice over of the superhero saying, "I've got a lot apologies to make".
However, Iron Man 3 is most definitely still an action film. The opening of the trailer is a scene in which Iron Man has to save thirteen people from plummeting to the earth following an airplane explosion. The primary villain is the Mandarin, played by Ben Kingsle who leads a terrorist group known as The Ten Rings – a "technology-crazed criminal," as MTV describes him. According to Marvel comics, the Mandarin story line is the Iron Man origin story. Clearly Marvel took a different path with the series, but thankfully did not neglect perhaps one of Iron Man's most diabolical enemies.
Don Cheadle and Gwyneth Paltrow reprise their roles as James "Rhodey" Rhodes (War Machine) and Pepper Potts respectively.
If you were on a snack re-up when the trailer played during the Super Bowl, CLICK HERE to see the extend trailer.
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Special Salem BOE meeting set Friday
SALEM - The Salem City Schools will hold a special board meeting at 12:30 p.m. Friday in the Salem High School auditorium for the appointment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of an employee or official, or the investigation of charges against an employee or official, or related individual.
Just Kelly to entertain at Smokehouse
NORTH LIMA - Just Kelly will entertain from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Smokehouse Restaurant, 7600 W. South Range Road.
A gospel sing is slated from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday featuring the bands Glorybound, Jeff Noble and Tried and True. There is no cover charge. Reservations are recommended by calling 330-286-3446.
Jimmy Buffett party set in Guilford Lake
GUILFORD LAKE - A Jimmy Buffett party and karaoke begins at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Guilford Lake Grille. There is no cover charge.
Dance set at Salem Eagles Saturday
SALEM The public is invited to a dance from 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the Salem Eagles Club, 1884 N. Ellsworth Ave. Music will be provided by Roadworks. The kitchen will be open from 8 to 10 p.m.
Members are reminded to bring a coverdish to the picnic at 2 p.m. Sunday at the club.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary to meet Monday
SALEM - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 892 Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the post home.
Rabies baits to be distributed
LISBON - The Columbiana County Health Department, the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Salem City Health Department and East Liverpool City Health Department will distribute Oral Rabies Vaccine (ORV) baits in the county from Aug. 26 through Sept. 6.
ORV baits will be distributed in 14 eastern Ohio counties along with areas on the corridor of the Ohio River in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Rabies is a viral disease that affects animals and people and is still virtually 100 percent fatal. Raccoon-rabies variant (RRV) is of particular public health concern because it can infect so many domestic animals and people. Ohio's effort to keep RRV from spreading throughout Ohio began in 1997 and was so successful in subsequent years that states including Pennsylvania and West Virginia how have baiting programs.
Baits will be distributed by plane in rural areas of the county and ground baiting by health departments in urban and suburban neighborhoods. A helicopter will also target urban and suburban areas, parks and preserves.
If you find an ORV bait, leave it alone, unless it is where children or pets play. To move the baits safely, wear gloves or use a barrier when picking up the baits, toss intact baits into a wooded area or other raccoon habitat. Bag and dispose of any damaged baits in the trash. Make sure to wash potential exposed skin with soap and water if bait is damaged. If your pet is eating the bait, don't panic. Eating a large number may only cause an upset stomach. Avoid the pet's saliva for 24 hours to prevent contamination.
For more information contact the Rabies Information Line at 614-752-1387, Columbiana County Health Department at 330-424-0272, Salem City Health Department at 330-332-1618 or East Liverpool City Health Department at 330-385-7900.
Band show set in Canfield Aug, 27
CANFIELD - The Canfield High School "Cardinal Pride" Marching Band's 39th annual Show of Bands begins at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at Cardinal Stadium behind the high school.
This year the Cardinal Pride will debut its new show for the 2013 season as well as brand new uniforms. The Canfield Band Parents' booster club, which was established in 1960, spent the last 12 years conducting various fund raisers to purchase the new uniforms. The real treat however, is this year's musical performance, titled "Urban Lights," in honor of the band's invitation to march in Chicago's "Magnificent Mile Lights Festival" Parade in November.
Tickets and programs will be available at the gate for $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, children under 5 are free. All proceeds continue to support the Canfield Bands music program. To stay up to date on all the latest news for the Canfield Bands, find them on Facebook or www.canfieldbands.com.
Seats for Underground Railroad tour open
SALEM - Seats for the Underground Railroad Trolley Tour on Sunday, sponsored by the Salem Historical Society, are still available. Cost is $10. Walk-ups are welcome if space is available. The trolley departs at 1:30 p.m. from the Dale Shaffer Library, 239 S. Lundy Ave. For reservations call 330-337-6733.
Guilford Lake holiday events scheduled
GUILFORD LAKE - Labor Day weekend will be celebrated on Aug. 31 at Guilford Lake. A lighted boat parade starts at 8 p.m. in front of the Guilford Lake Grille and cruises to Mark's Landing. Boats will keep their lights on and cruise all weekend. For more information call Sally Fowler at 330-398-2841.
Salem 1955 to meet for lunch Aug. 28
SALEM - The Salem High School Class of 1955 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 28 at Adele's Place.
'Mark of Zorro' to be shown
MINERVA -The swashbuckling silent film, "The Mark of Zorro" (1920), starring Douglas Fairbanks Sr. begins at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at Minerva's Roxy Theatre, 114 N. Market St.
Live piano accompaniment will be provided by Joseph N. Rubin. A Canton native, Rubin is one of the leading silent-film accompanists in the country and the founder of the Canton Comic Opera Company. Audience members are encouraged to come dressed in 1920s attire. Tickets are $10 each and go on sale Aug. 26, or at the door. Concessions will be available. Doors open at 7 p.m.
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Salem Hospital Auxiliary meeting set
SALEM - The Salem Community Hospital Auxiliary meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 12 in the small dining room at the back of the hospital cafeteria. The speaker is Dr. Anita Hackstedde, SCH interim president/CEO. The public is invited.
Spaghetti dinner to raise funds for Habitat
CANFIELD - A homemade spaghetti dinner and Chinese auction will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road.
The menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, beverage and dessert. Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for ages 6 to 12; and free for children 5 and under. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Youngstown State University campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning County, an organization that helps build homes for God's people in need.
Carryouts are available. For more information call 330-792-5805.
Air Academy 2013 classes offered
GREEN - Military Aircraft Preservation Society's Air Museum will hold its Air Academy 2013 "The Miracle of Flight" on 10 consecutive Saturdays from Sept. 14 through Nov. 16. Classes run from 9 a.m. to noon.
The academy is limited to 24 students. It is specially designed for students ages 10-14. The Miracle of Flight is a "real world" educational opportunity that combines science, technology, engineering, and mathematical concepts with history, aviation basics and hands-on experiences in the basics of flight.
Visit www.mapsairmuseum.org or e-mail email@example.com for additional information or application brochure. The museum is located on the west side of the Akron Canton Airport at 2260 International Parkway just off Route 241 (Massillon Road); 330-896-6332.
Community yard sale set at Blossom
SALEM - A community yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 20 at Blossom Nursing and Rehab Center, 109 Blossom Lane. Cost is $5 per table. Set-up begins at 7 a.m. Table reservations are needed by Sept. 17 by calling 330-337-3033.
The public is invited to a community bingo at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at Blossom. Doors open at 2 p.m.
Goodwill accepts electronics for recycling
YOUNGSTOWN - Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries has partnered with Sunnking Inc. in an effort to expand its recycling program. The partnership provides a free drop-off program for consumers and businesses who want to responsibly recycle their electronics.
Residents and businesses may drop off their used electronics for responsible recycling at any one of Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries' eight donation centers, where they can also request a donation receipt for tax purposes. Electronics are then sent to Goodwill's main facility on Belmont Avenue in Liberty to be packed and sent to Sunnking for processing.
The program is also a great way for schools or businesses to recycle their computers and electronics as well. Schools, businesses or organizations looking to recycle computers and electronics are asked to contact Goodwill Industries at 330-759-7921 to make arrangements. The revenue from the recycled electronics supports Goodwill's job training and employment program.
Goodwill accepts electronics for recycling at the following area locations: 15765 state Route 170, Calcutta (330-385-7998); and 187 S. Broadway Ave., Salem (330-337-9685).
Cement Masons Apprenticeships set
VIENNA - The Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana Counties Cement Masons Joint Apprenticeship Program will accept applications for a class of cement masons/plasterers on the following dates: from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 16-20 and Sept. 23-27. Applications will be accepted at the office of the Joint Apprenticeship Committee at The Builders Association, 1372 Youngstown-Kingsville Road, SE Vienna. For more information call 330-539-6050.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post1457019856425753272..comments2016-08-23T01:39:20.228-07:00Comments on Adventures in Babywearing: shimmy shimmyStephanie Precourthttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post-17553043076888840292010-11-30T12:54:04.568-08:002010-11-30T12:54:04.568-08:00I remember that feeling around nursing. It is a bi...I remember that feeling around nursing. It is a bittersweet time. I have another one coming now, that will likely be our last and so am looking forward to that but I confess that there is also a part of me looking forward to the part of parenting that is not so physically demanding/taxing as these early years are. You aren't alone in that.Sarah@EmergingMummyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post-77919795720552435472010-11-23T14:02:45.700-08:002010-11-23T14:02:45.700-08:00It makes my heart sing with hope to know that Than...It makes my heart sing with hope to know that Thanksgiving isn't scary for you anymore.Erinhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post-30645782863313188382010-11-23T13:40:32.678-08:002010-11-23T13:40:32.678-08:00I'm curious. Do you feel extra bittersweet, co...I'm curious. Do you feel extra bittersweet, considering that Ivy will probably be the last little one you nurse (from what I've gathered on your blog)...or are you ready for a new chapter?

email@example.com://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post-78779052334778241802010-11-23T11:02:16.694-08:002010-11-23T11:02:16.694-08:00I'm so glad you had a wonderful time! And rem...I'm so glad you had a wonderful time! And remember, you can't be the best momma you want to be if you are feeling used and not happy with yourself!Mrs Souphttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post-84574117008935972732010-11-23T10:54:18.819-08:002010-11-23T10:54:18.819-08:00The librarians put up with so much from me. I try...The librarians put up with so much from me. I try, really I do. I just can't seem to get things back there in time. Time gets away from me. Thank goodness we live in a small town, and the librarians know us so well. They are very forgiving! :)
You are not selfish for contemplating not nursing now. You have given your all and then some. She may decide to just stop as well. Ms. Dimples (19 mo) stopped nursing several months ago. I was more than willing for her to keep going. She chose not to. This is our last pregnancy and last baby. I wonder if I will nurse for even longer knowing he is my last. Hmmmmm.Rhen @Yes, they are all minehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post-61541181907149822132010-11-23T10:14:31.135-08:002010-11-23T10:14:31.135-08:00looks like a fun store. Glad you are looking forw...looks like a fun store. Glad you are looking forward to Thanksgiving. We do have so much to be thankful for.Mimi's Toeshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post-33522850408621488332010-11-23T09:16:32.396-08:002010-11-23T09:16:32.396-08:00I'm not even sure anyone will let me in the li...I'm not even sure anyone will let me in the library anymore. The fine has grown to immense proportions. Sigh.

Right there with you on the nursing--I was hoping this weekend might be the beginning of the end, but instead it appears to have been just a brief break.Meagan @ The Happiest Momhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post-14894260116136323342010-11-23T07:59:34.819-08:002010-11-23T07:59:34.819-08:00I'd be fine if we could just stop the all nigh...I'd be fine if we could just stop the all night long marathon nursing sessions. Yes, we are both asleep through most of it, but I'm pretty over it.

I've been renewing a book since before Halloween. It's called "The Thing That Scared me" or something like that. Know what scares me? I have NO CLUE where it is.Sarah @ Ordinary Dayshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post-78322725585630475262010-11-23T06:46:41.132-08:002010-11-23T06:46:41.132-08:00Ha! I've actually stopped going to the library...Ha! I've actually stopped going to the library with my boys because I have problems keeping everything from getting lost and then getting it back on time. I'm sure that'll change now that the weather's cold, but still... :)Colleen - Mommy Always Winshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post-84340644947166187882010-11-23T06:43:23.664-08:002010-11-23T06:43:23.664-08:00It is a miracle when I turn my library stuff in on...It is a miracle when I turn my library stuff in on time. They could probably name a branch after us. And it is really sad, because we can renew online and I get email reminders and the library is literally across the street from the neighborhood. I just consider my fines my way of making sure the library is well-funded.nicolehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post-9297347575183685892010-11-23T05:57:30.797-08:002010-11-23T05:57:30.797-08:00I have listened to lots of music but I can honestl...I have listened to lots of music but I can honestly say I don't think that i have ever intentionally listened to Calypso music. Must remedy that now because I truly think it will bring a smile to my face.Heatherhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post-70108572666923876872010-11-22T22:40:38.122-08:002010-11-22T22:40:38.122-08:00I am stressing about Thanksgiving this year and un...I am stressing about Thanksgiving this year and unsure why. Maybe it is because I spent last year by myself and it was amazing. I missed my boys but 72 hours of alone time in my own home was so nice. I would love to find a store like that around here.Bobbi Janayhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post-72765901456330320662010-11-22T22:18:58.311-08:002010-11-22T22:18:58.311-08:00Oh, I used to be SO good about returning the libra...Oh, I used to be SO good about returning the library books on time. Our library even e-mails me when I have books coming due. And yet, I manage to rack up fines. Fortunately, the fines at our library are miniscule. My last fine was extravagant at $1.00.

Calypso music = awesomeness. And it's calypso, baby. That's like the complete opposite of hurry up and overdue!

Also: so glad you feel so much better this year.

Also: in the same boat as you re. nursing. But sometimes it's totally fine. But sometimes I'm so fed up. I bet she's one who'd be happy to continue until age 7. But I'm thinking maybe I'll wait until March, when she reaches the same age Jade was when IT happened.Fawnhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post-22218974013807300962010-11-22T21:00:53.771-08:002010-11-22T21:00:53.771-08:00I kinda sorta not really but maybe feel the same a...I kinda sorta not really but maybe feel the same about nursing some days. Mine is 28 months and nurses anywhere from 3 to a million times a day.

But then she gets sick. Or hurt. Or shy. Or overwhelmed. And I feel relieved and guilty all at once.

Sometimes I wish I could know what's coming next.

(I owe my library a lot of money. I am too embarrassed to find out how much, but really need to go pay it because my LO really wants to watch a particular Signing Time video again!)Karahttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post-4553922638651873102010-11-22T20:17:39.130-08:002010-11-22T20:17:39.130-08:00Library fines, alas. I have no head for dates, an...Library fines, alas. I have no head for dates, and they don't stamp the date in the cover here, they print you a receipt. How am I supposed to keep track of something like that??Carlahttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post-49496935841129141592010-11-22T20:08:27.555-08:002010-11-22T20:08:27.555-08:00Happy Thanksgiving Steph. I always enjoy reading ...Happy Thanksgiving Steph. I always enjoy reading your writing. I am glad I read your post tonight. We are traveling from MA to NJ tomorrow to spend it with my mother and her side of the family. I've been tense about it all week. Long drive, family drama, yada, yada, yada... but I love my two girls and husband more than I can say and they'll be with me each step of the way.

Your post made me realize that things will be OK when I am around my loves, which I will be.

May you and yours have a blessed and cozy Thanksgiving!Table of Four Homeschoolinghttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post-59806372839990788802010-11-22T18:51:04.694-08:002010-11-22T18:51:04.694-08:00I'm glad you had such a great time! I am, how...I'm glad you had such a great time! I am, however, very embarrassed that I did not know this store existed! Must go tomorrow!Abby and Her Boyshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post-86288076692806819622010-11-22T18:25:13.337-08:002010-11-22T18:25:13.337-08:00i must go to this store. soon. i need that oval ...i must go to this store. soon.

i need that oval aqua frame w/ red flower.

[the word need used very loosely, of course.]lovehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post-50115791559579110912010-11-22T18:24:44.458-08:002010-11-22T18:24:44.458-08:00Wow that look like a interesting store!!!!Wow that look like a interesting store!!!!Mrs. Stamhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post-79181856327748316512010-11-22T18:23:03.931-08:002010-11-22T18:23:03.931-08:00this made me smile. especially that last line. (...this made me smile. especially that last line.

(you really are a kindred spirit, steph.)Elizabeth @claritychaoshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20266288.post-44441058631981254332010-11-22T18:18:49.011-08:002010-11-22T18:18:49.011-08:00i totally have 40 library books that i've alre...i totally have 40 library books that i've already re-checked out online 3 times for the kids. i'm still trying to figure out how i'm going to carry all of them and the kids since Charles has been working long hours and the library has massive stairs.

i'd like my body back via stop nursing too...he's only 8 months...i gotta ways to go :)Candra Georgihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com


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Why do you have to kick it? Do you have any reason to thnk that you a) have blood pressure issues and b) are one of the small minority of people whose blood pressure responds to salt? If not, then why would you need to cut back?
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Police removed several explosive devices from an Oklahoma City home Saturday night.
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I recently traveled to Croatia. It had been on my list of places to visit for over 10 years. I was dying to see their beaches, but quite honestly, I knew nothing about their culinary culture. I assumed (correctly) that the Dalmatian coast would be dominated by seafood. This was right. It was also dominated by really bad Italian food. Turns out Croatia was often taken over by Italians. This resulted in plenty of "Bolognese" (think Chef Boyardee) and "Pizza Cuts" (as a New Yorker, these were nightmarish).
I say skip the Italian-Croatian food and go with simple dishes made with simple ingredients. Their fish and produce are really high quality, so if you find a place that does grilled fish you will be in for a treat. The grilled lamb (usually found in the mountains off the Dalmatian coast is quite delicious as well). Oh, and Croatian tomatoes are simply gorgeous. Buy some, pick up some Croatian olive oil (nectar of the gods) and you will have a delicious snack.
**I've added some basic phrases to the bottom of the post. These will make sure you do not starve
In the mean time, here are a few tips for you for your culinary travels to beautiful Croatia:
1. Couvert: In Croatia, when your server brings you bread, a small fee will be added to your check. It is minimal and it is considered payment for the bread. If you don't want to pay extra for bread, you must let them know before they put it on the table. Then again, what will you use as a vehicle to finish delicious sauces?
2. Wine: In the time I spent in Croatia, I had a very hard time finding wines I liked. Most whites were flaccid and uninteresting. The best white to be had was Posip by Korta Katarina. Stick to reds (Plavac is a nice choice – if you like Rioja style wines), but until they get their wines right, I suggest sticking to foreign wines. They are hard to find, so when you do, make sure to stock up.
3. Tipping: People in Croatia don't tip. They usually just round up and tip on this. Of course, if you have phenomenal service, it can't hurt to add a little extra as a tip. I also find that if you plan on returning to a restaurant, the locals will not be upset at the returning tourist who tips. It can result in a shot of a local moonshine, dessert, or just a little special attention.
4. Beer: Croatian beer is GOOD! I mean really, really good. Buy yourself a big plastic bottle of beer (they sell huge ones at the supermarket), throw it in the fridge and drink midday while sitting in the sun. My favorites were Ožujsko and Karlovačko.
5. Language: Croatian is not an easy language to learn. At least it was not for me. I learned some very basic phrases. Luckily almost everyone in the touristy areas speaks English. The issue with this is that these areas have (usually) the worst food. Learn these few phrases and you'll be able to explore and find some really great food places. ***There may be some atrocious mistakes here. I don't speak Croatian…but I was able to get tables and eat everywhere I went. I got a few snickers from restaurant staff…but I never went hungry.
Basic Phrases:
Do you speak English - Govorite li Engleski?
Yes - Da
No - Ne
I don't understand - Ne razumijem
A table for two, please - Stol za dva osobe, molimI
Non smoking table - Imate li prostor za nepusace
A beer please - Pivo, molim vas
Another beer, please - Jos jedno pivo, molim vas
A bottle of mineral water - Bocu gazirane mineralne vode
A bottle of regular mineral water - Bocu ne gazirane mineralne vodne
A glass of water - Casa vode
A bottle of white wine - Bocu bijelo vina
A bottle of red wine - Bocu crnog vina
Another bottle please - Molim vas, donesite jos jednu bocu
The menu please - Jelovnik, molim
I will have this - Ja bih ovo
I will have the fish - Ja cu ribu
I will have the chicken – Ja cu piletina
I will have the pork - Ja cu svinjetinu
Where is the bathroom - Cje je toalet?
Coffee please - Kavu, molim
Tea please - Caj, molim
May I have the check - Molim vas, donesite racun


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Background: Impaired exercise tolerance is frequently observed in patients with COPD. Respiratory muscle endurance training (RMET) by means of normocapnic hyperpnea can be used to improve respiratory muscle function and probably exercise capacity. RMET is not applied on a large scale because complicated equipment is needed to maintain carbon dioxide homeostasis during hyperpnea, which can also be done by enlarging the dead space of the ventilatory system by breathing through a tube. Therefore, tube breathing might be a new, inexpensive method for home-based RMET. The aim of this study was to assess whether home-based RMET by means of tube breathing improves endurance exercise performance in patients with COPD.
Methods: We randomized 36 patients with moderate-to-severe COPD to RMET by paced tube breathing (n = 18) or sham training (control, n = 18). Both groups trained twice daily for 15 min, 7 days per week, for 5 weeks.
Results: Patients receiving RMET showed significant improvements in endurance exercise capacity (constant-load exercise on cycle ergometry; 18 min vs 28 min, p < 0.001), in perception of dyspnea (Borg score; 8.4 vs 5.4, p < 0.001), and respiratory muscle endurance capacity (sustainable inspiratory pressure; 25 cm H2O vs 31 cm H2O, p = 0.005). Quality of life (chronic respiratory disease questionnaire) also improved (78.7 to 86.6, p = 0.001). The control group showed no significant changes.
Conclusion: Home-based RMET by means of tube breathing leads to a significant improvement of endurance exercise capacity, a reduction in perception of dyspnea, and an improvement in quality of life in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD.
Impaired exercise tolerance and diminished ventilatory efficiency are frequently observed in patients with COPD. Airflow limitation leads to altered ventilation/perfusion matching and hyperinflation, which decreases effective alveolar ventilation and reduces ventilatory efficiency. Increased airway resistance also leads to increased work of breathing.1In COPD patients, low maximal respiratory pressures have been observed.2 This is indicative of diminished respiratory muscle function due to respiratory muscle weakness, hyperinflation, or a combination of these factors, which contributes to impaired exercise tolerance and dyspnea.
Several forms of respiratory muscle training have been applied in patients with COPD to improve respiratory muscle function and, to some extent, dyspnea and exercise performance. Most of these studies used respiratory muscle strength training and showed inconsistent results regarding improvements of dyspnea and exercise capacity.3–9 Respiratory muscle endurance training (RMET) by means of normocapnic hyperpnea is probably a better technique for improving respiratory muscle endurance capacity, which is required during exercise.10This technique is not applied on a large scale because complicated and expensive equipment is needed to maintain carbon dioxide homeostasis during a period of hyperpnea.11–13 This carbon dioxide homeostasis can also be preserved during hyperpnea by enlarging the dead space of the ventilatory system by breathing through a tube.
We therefore hypothesized that RMET by means of tube breathing might be a simple and inexpensive technique to improve respiratory muscle performance and exercise capacity in patients with COPD, and thus might become available for routine clinical use. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to test the effectiveness of RMET by means of tube breathing on endurance exercise capacity in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD. The effects on respiratory muscle function, perception of dyspnea, and quality of life were also evaluated.
Subjects were recruited from the waiting list of participants for pulmonary rehabilitation in the Department of Pulmonology Dekkerswald, University Medical Center Nijmegen. Consecutive patients who met the inclusion criteria agreed to participate and had signed the informed consent form were randomly assigned to an RMET group or a control group (sham training). The study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of the University Hospital Nijmegen. Inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) chronic airflow obstruction, defined as an FEV1/FVC ratio < 70%, FEV1 of 30 to 80% predicted, after bronchodilatation; and (2) stable clinical condition for at least 6 weeks. Exclusion criteria were as follows: (1) hypoxemia at rest or during exercise; (2) cardiac or orthopedic disease; and (3) body mass index (BMI) > 30 kg/m2.
All patients on the waiting list for pulmonary rehabilitation (n = 92) were screened between July 2001 and November 2002. Three patients refused to participate, and 50 patients met the exclusion criteria (FEV1 < 30% of predicted and/or hypoxemia at rest or during exercise, n = 46; BMI > 30, n = 3; and orthopedic disease, n = 1). Initially, 39 patients were included in the study. Three patients dropped out of the study (severe exacerbation requiring hospitalization: two control subjects and one patient in the study group). Thirty-six patients completed the study.
Table 1
shows the baseline characteristics of the subjects. There were no significant differences between the groups. Age ranged from 38 to 73 years (mean ± SD, 56 ± 8 years). All patients used bronchodilators (long-acting β-agonists and short- or long-acting anticholinergics). Inhaled corticosteroids were used by 13 patients in the RMET group vs 12 patients in the control group, and aminophylline was used by 2 patients in both groups. The use of medication did not differ significantly between groups. Medication was not changed during the study period. None of the patients had participated in a previous rehabilitation program.
Standardized tests were performed before the start (baseline) and in the last week of the training period. Baseline testing was performed by the investigator. All other tests were performed by a doctor and physiotherapist who were not aware of baseline results nor of the training device that was used by the patient.
Pulmonary function testing, measurement of peak oxygen consumption (V̇o2peak), maximal respiratory muscle strength, and BMI were performed during the screening for pulmonary rehabilitation. If patients were suitable for participation, supplementary tests were performed within 1 week.
On the first day of the study, patients performed an inspiratory muscle endurance test (incremental threshold loading).14After 30 min of rest, a hyperpnea endurance test (HET) was done. After another 30 min of rest, a 6-min walking distance (6MWD) test was performed.15The chronic respiratory disease questionnaire (CRQ) for measurement of health-related quality of life was completed.16
On the second day, incremental threshold loading (30 min of rest), HET (30 min of rest), and 6MWD test were repeated followed by (30 min of rest) an endurance test on a cycle ergometer. The best results were taken for analysis. Patients of both groups were told that they were undergoing respiratory muscle exercises and that two different devices were being compared for this purpose.
A complete pulmonary function study was performed according to the statement of the European Respiratory Society.17
Maximal inspiratory pressure (Pimax) and maximal expiratory pressure (Pemax) were measured in sitting position at residual volume and total lung capacity, respectively, using a flanged mouthpiece with a small air leak. The pressure was measured with a transducer (Validyne DP103–32; Validyne Engineering; Northridge, CA) and recorded (BD 101; Kipp & Zonen; Delft, the Netherlands). Measurements of plateau values were taken. Reference normal values were taken from Wilson et al.18
Inspiratory muscle endurance was measured by incremental threshold loading.19 Patients inspired against a weighted inspiratory valve, of which the load was increased at regular intervals. Threshold pressure was measured with a pressure transducer (Validyne DP103–32). The pressure achieved during the heaviest load tolerated for at least 45 s was defined as the maximal sustainable inspiratory pressure (Pismax).,14
An HET was used to assess endurance performance of respiratory muscles. Subjects wearing a nose clip breathed in a closed spirometer circuit (Godart; Bilthoven, the Netherlands), in which the soda lime absorber could be partially bypassed to maintain an isocapnic situation during the test. Oxygen was supplemented. End-tidal carbon dioxide pressure was measured at the mouth (Type 8290000; Drager), and oxygen saturation was monitored with a pulse oximeter. Patients breathed with a fixed respiratory frequency (f) of 30 breaths/min, inspiratory time/total time of one respiratory cycle ratio of 1:3, using an electronic metronome (Qwik Time QT5), and with a tidal volume of 45% of vital capacity. The subjects had visual feedback of their tidal volumes on the spirometer and were not encouraged during the test. The test was terminated when the patient could no longer sustain the f or tidal volume during three consecutive breaths or after a maximum of 20 min, and this time was recorded.
Maximal incremental cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) was performed on an electrically braked cycle ergometer (Lode; Groningen, the Netherlands). During this symptom-limited test, the work rate increased every 30 s by 5% of the predicted maximal workload,20 and pedaling rate was set at approximately 60 revolutions per minute. Ventilatory parameters were measured breath by breath (Vmax 29; SensorMedics; Yorba Linda, CA). Arterial blood samples were obtained at regular intervals. Heart rate was monitored by ECG recording. At the end of the test, V̇o2peak and maximal working capacity (Wmax) were recorded. Results were compared (before and after training) at identical levels of exercise: isocapnic workload. Wmax of the first CPET was set at 100%.
Endurance test or constant-load exercise testing (CLET) was performed on the same cycle ergometer. Patients exercised at a work rate of 50% of the individual Wmax, with pedaling rate at 60 revolutions per minute. They were not encouraged during the test. The test was terminated when patients indicated that they were exhausted and were unable to maintain a pedaling frequency of 60 revolutions per minute. This time was recorded as cycle endurance time. Ventilatory parameters were measured. Perception of dyspnea was measured by Borg scores at regular intervals.21 Results (before and after training) were compared at identical time points of exercise: isocapnic work time. The endurance time of the first CLET was set at 100%. The 6MWD test was performed in a standardized way15 in a corridor of 50 m in length.
RMET was performed by means of tube breathing. A tube (internal diameter, 3 cm) connected to a mouthpiece was added to the respiratory system to rebreathe exhaled carbon dioxide. Maximum ventilatory capacity that can be sustained for 15 min is approximately 60% of maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV).22Therefore, the aimed level of ventilation during training was set at 60% of MVV, which was calculated from 35 times FEV1 (60% MVV = 0.6 × 35 × FEV1). The dead space was adjusted to 60% of the patients inspiratory vital capacity (IVC) plus the resting tidal volume23 because during exercise, when minute ventilation rises, tidal volume increases to approximately 60% of vital capacity and remains constant thereafter.24f was calculated: 60% MVV = f × (0.6 × IVC + resting tidal volume) and was increased during training to a maximum of 20 breaths/min. f was imposed by an electronic metronome: inspiratory time/total time of one respiratory cycle ratio of 0.33 (Qwik Time QT5). Patients wore a nose clip and were instructed to take deep breaths. End-tidal carbon dioxide pressure was analyzed with a sampling capnograph (Type 8290000; Drager) that was connected to the mouthpiece.
Sham training was performed by breathing six to seven times per minute through an incentive flowmeter (Inspirx; Resprecare Medical; the Hague, the Netherlands). Airflow resistance was set at ± 5% Pimax.
Patients in both groups trained twice daily for 15 min, 7 days a week, for 5 weeks. All patients were seen weekly at the pulmonary laboratory to check whether training was performed correctly. Furthermore, patients completed a diary in which they reported the training regimen.
Data are reported as mean ± SD. Training-induced changes (after training minus before training values) were compared between groups using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) with baseline as covariable. The Student t test for paired samples was used to evaluate differences within groups (before vs after training). Significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. Statistical software was used for analysis (SPSS 10.0 for Windows; SPSS; Chicago, IL). Endurance time of the CLET will be the primary end point. This study was initially powered to detect differences between three treatment arms. To demonstrate a difference in change of CLET of 15% between either of two active treatments and no treatment, 20 subjects per group are needed, assuming a SD of 15% in the change, a significance level of 2.5% per comparison and a power of 80%. Since one active treatment arm was dropped soon after start of the study (for financial reasons only), the significance level for the final analysis was raised to 5%. Hence, 17 subjects per group would suffice to attain a power of 80%.
Table 2
shows the effects of 5 weeks of home-based RMET on respiratory muscle performance. HET and Pismax significantly increased in the RMET group. The control group showed a decrease of these parameters. Pimax and Pemax showed no significant changes. Subset analysis of patients with a low Pimax (< 75% predicted, n = 6 in RMET group; and n = 5 in control group), as indicative of respiratory muscle weakness, showed the same results in HET and Pismax; moreover, Pimax increased significantly in the RMET group, from 39 cm H2O (54% of predicted) to 58 cm H2O (80% of predicted), p = 0.049. No changes occurred in the control group.
The effects of home-based RMET on exercise performance and quality of life are shown in Table 2. CLET significantly increased by 58% in the RMET group, whereas no change was found in the control group. 6MWD and quality of life also showed a significant increase in the RMET group, without a change in the control group.
At an isocapnic work time of 80% of the initial endurance time, there were significant changes in the RMET group for the following variables (Table 3
): ventilation decreased from 42.8 ± 10.5 to 39.6 ± 10.0 L/min, p = 0.034; f decreased from 37 ± 7 to 30 ± 7 breaths/min, p < 0.001; and tidal volume increased from 1.2 ± 0.3 to 1.4 ± 0.5 L; p = 0.035. Borg score for exercise dyspnea at isocapnic work time significantly decreased in the RMET group, from 8.4 ± 1.9 to 5.4 ± 1.3, p < 0.001. In the control group, there were no significant changes for these parameters.
CPET showed a significant increase in maximal workload in the RMET group (Table 2). V̇o2peak did not change. At an isocapnic workload of 80%, the following changes were observed in the RMET group: minute ventilation, f, oxygen consumption (V̇o2), and heart rate all significantly decreased. No significant changes were observed in the control group (Table 4
The present study shows that home-based RMET by means of tube breathing leads to a substantial improvement of endurance exercise capacity by 58%, an improvement in quality of life, and a reduction in the perception of dyspnea in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD. These findings suggest that this inexpensive technique can be a clinically relevant and easily applicable training intervention for COPD patients.
To our knowledge, this is the first study using tube breathing as home-based RMET in COPD patients. We found an improvement in exercise endurance capacity of 58%. One other study25 showed an increase of 54% in submaximal cycling endurance exercise after RMET in COPD patients. However, RMET was not performed in a home-based setting, and that study25 had no control group. Another study,13 performing home-based RMET in patients with COPD, with a specially developed, expensive electromechanical device reported an increase in submaximal treadmill exercise in the study group compared to the control group that did not reach statistical significance. Furthermore, submaximal exercise on a treadmill has never been validated in COPD, whereas CLET on cycle ergometry has been proven to be a reproducible, reliable, and valid method to asses endurance exercise capacity in patients with COPD.26–27 CLET can be used to measure endurance exercise time as well as to compare ventilatory and metabolic parameters at the same work rate, before and after intervention, the latter being an effort-independent measurement of training effects. Our study shows a change in breathing pattern after RMET. We found a lower minute ventilation, a lower f, and a larger tidal volume during CLET at isocapnic work time of 80%. This change of breathing pattern has two major advantages. First, the ratio of dead space to tidal volume decreases, which leads to an increase in effective alveolar ventilation. Secondly, it diminishes the work of breathing.,1 It also indicates that respiratory muscle fatigue leading to a rapid, shallow breathing pattern is delayed.28–29 These observations are supported by the finding that Borg scores were significantly lower in the RMET group at isocapnic time during CLET. This can be an additional explanation for the better performance during endurance exercise.30 Other studies13,25,31–32 using RMET in patients with COPD do not report ventilatory parameters at isocapnic work time. One study25 reported a decrease in strain index for ventilation, which means that a lower percentage of Vemax was necessary for a given workload. In accordance with the above mentioned clinical and home-based trial, our results show improvement in endurance exercise time and improvements in ventilatory parameters. However, our study is the first to show that home-based RMET by means of tube breathing leads to a significant and clinically relevant improvement in endurance exercise capacity.
Remarkably, Wmax improved in the RMET group by 8%, without a change in V̇o2peak. This can be explained by comparing parameters of CPET at isocapnic workload of 80%, showing that minute ventilation, f, V̇o2, and heart rate are significantly less after training, as a result of a more efficient way of breathing and less work of breathing. The reduction of minute ventilation and f and their mutual relationship leads to an improvement of ventilation/perfusion. The decrease of V̇o2 by 100 mL/min at the same workload can be a result of a better trained respiratory system in terms of oxidative capacity, requiring less oxygen for the same amount of work and thus a lower heart rate. Translating these data to maximal exercise capacity leads to an improvement of workload at the same V̇o2. An increase in V̇o2peak of 19% was found in the only other study13 on home-based RMET in COPD patients. However, they did not speculate on the mechanism explaining this increase.13 Thus, our results show effort-independent improvements in cardiocirculatory and ventilatory parameters as a result of RMET.
In accordance with improvements in endurance and maximal exercise capacity, patients in our RMET group significantly improved 6MWD by 5% (23 m). Other studies showed improvements of 8 to 12%. Although the improvement in 6MWD was statistically significant, a distance of 23 m does not seem to be clinically relevant.15 However, our patients had baseline values of 92% and 100% of reference values for 6MWD (RMET and control, respectively),33and therefore great improvements were not expected. The fact that the RMET group, in contrast to the control group, significantly increased, in combination with significant training group changes, indicates a true training effect. Therefore, functional exercise capacity, a useful outcome in evaluating the effects of respiratory muscle training,34 improved as a result of home-based RMET.
Improvements in exercise capacity can, in part, be explained by improved respiratory muscle function. Indeed, respiratory muscle endurance, measured by HET, significantly improved by 56% in the RMET group. Previous studies using endurance respiratory muscle training as a training mode in patients with COPD showed improvements in maximal sustained ventilatory capacity of 29%32 to 47%.35 Our results are comparable with these studies. Scherer et al13 reported an increase of 258% in sustained ventilation using a different protocol. We terminated the RMET after 20 min because we were looking for improvements in respiratory muscle endurance capacity and not for maximal results. The improvement in HET was confirmed by a significant improvement in incremental threshold loading. Therefore, RMET by means of tube breathing leads to an improvement in respiratory muscle function.
General exercise training, compared to isolated respiratory muscle training, is another way to train the respiratory muscles in a very specific way. General exercise training during 6 weeks indeed showed an improvement of exercise performance and respiratory muscle function.36 However, our study showed that training of the respiratory muscles without any other intervention leads to an improvement of exercise capacity and respiratory muscle endurance performance. RMET can be performed in a home-based setting with minimal supervision, whereas general exercise training has to be performed in an institute. Furthermore, RMET can be seen as an add-on therapy to general exercise training. Ries and Moser32 showed that adding RMET to a rehabilitation program leads to an improvement in exercise capacity compared to a control group receiving general exercise training only. Future investigations are needed to evaluate whether starting RMET before the start of general exercise training or pulmonary rehabilitation leads to better outcomes of these programs in terms of exercise performance.
One of the limitations of this study is the possibility of introducing bias because patients included in our study were selected on the basis of an intended rehabilitation treatment for COPD: Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease stages II and III. This means that these patients were highly motivated to improve their health status. However, motivation to perform this time- and energy-consuming training is very important.13 Furthermore, neither respiratory muscle weakness nor ventilatory limitation were inclusion criteria. Analysis of our data shows only a slightly lowered Pimax compared to reference values. However, other studies even found improvements of respiratory muscle function and exercise capacity in normal sedentary subjects,23 and in normal trained subjects37–38 after endurance training of the respiratory muscles. Therefore RMET is also useful in subjects with normal respiratory muscle performance.
The results of this study may have important clinical implications for the treatment of COPD patients. This easy applicable and inexpensive technique can be applied on a large scale. In this light, it can be added to the nonpharmacologic therapeutic interventions in COPD, whereas respiratory muscle training until now is indicated, only along with a pulmonary rehabilitation program for selected patients with decreased respiratory muscle strength.39Furthermore, when pulmonary rehabilitation or even general exercise training is not available, home-based RMET by means of tube breathing can be a good alternative. In addition, home-based RMET resulted in a significant improvement in health-related quality of life, especially the domain dyspnea, an important clinical outcome parameter in COPD patients.40
In conclusion, the results of this study show that home-based RMET by means of tube breathing substantially improves endurance exercise capacity. It also improves quality of life and leads to a decrease of dyspnea in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD. Future investigations are needed to determine the effects of RMET in patients with very severe COPD: Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease stage IV. Furthermore, it will be interesting to find out whether adding RMET to a pulmonary rehabilitation program might result in improvements of the outcomes of such a program.
Abbreviations: ANCOVA = analysis of covariance; BMI = body mass index; CLET = constant-load exercise test; CPET = cardiopulmonary exercise test; CRQ = chronic respiratory disease questionnaire; f = respiratory frequency; HET = hyperpnea endurance test; IVC = inspiratory vital capacity; MVV = maximum voluntary ventilation; Pemax = maximal expiratory mouth pressure; Pimax = maximal inspiratory mouth pressure; Pismax = maximal sustainable inspiratory pressure; RMET = respiratory muscle endurance training; 6MWD = 6-min walking distance; V̇o2 = oxygen consumption; V̇o2peak = peak oxygen consumption; Wmax = maximal working capacity
This work was performed at Dekkerswald, University of Nijmegen.
Grant support was provided by the Netherlands Asthma Foundation.
Data are expressed as mean (SD) unless otherwise indicated.
Data are expressed as mean (SD). pΔ = significance of training-induced changes (after minus before training values) between groups by ANCOVA.
Data are expressed as mean (SD). See Table 1 for expansion of abbreviation.
Data are expressed as mean (SD). Maximal work load of first CPET = 100%. See Table 1 for expansion of abbreviation.
The authors thank T. de Boo PhD, Department of Biostatistics, University of Nijmegen, and W. Hop PhD, Department of Biostatistics, Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam, for statistical advice.
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IT IS DUSK ON MOBILE BAY, AND Winston Groom is deep into a good ol' Lower Alabama shrimp boil with his boyhood pals Jimbo Meador and George Radcliff. There's sweet corn on the menu, russet new potatoes, plenty of hot sauce, and the shrimp is fresh from the waters off Meador's dock. As they tuck into the feast, the three friends swap tales and insults. "There's more than just a little of Jimbo and George in Forrest Gump," teases Groom, whose 1986 novel inspired the smash summer hit starring Tom Hanks. "These guys are the two biggest idiots I know."
"He's a lying sombitch," drawls Radcliff.
Well, maybe to his buddies, but to everyone else in Point Clear, Ala. (pop. 2,125), Groom, 51, has become a local hero of sorts, what with his movie tie-in paperback (1.2 million copies in print), an audio version that Groom narrates, and his just published collection of Gumpisms. ("Nobody ever got into trouble by keepin' his mouth shut.")
Such is the backwash from Gump that the author has to leave home to escape all the "out-of-the-woodwork" well-wishers. "It's been chaotic, but it will pass," says Groom. "I had the attention once before with my first book [a much-praised 1978 Vietnam novel, Better Times Than These]. After a few weeks everybody gets bored with you, and they find somebody else to pester."
Had it not been for Hanks's beguiling portrayal of the slow-witted but pure-hearted Gump, who coasts through life on the crest of his own dumb luck, Groom would have been happy enough—though not nearly as rich—with the respectable sales (40,000) and positive reviews of his novel when it was first published eight years ago. "Gump was the book Winston was born to write," says his friend, novelist Willie Morris. "It emanates from his wonderful sense of the absurd."
Groom wrote the book in only six weeks, holed up in what were once slaves' quarters on a friend's property in Point Clear. The idea came from a story his father told him one afternoon about a retarded man he had grown up with who could do but one thing well—play the piano. "Afterward I started making some notes, and by midnight I had the first chapter of Forrest Gump," Groom recalls. "I didn't have a message. I just wanted to show the modern world through the eyes of somebody who's see in' it about 90 degrees off. Other people have used that device, but I don't think any of 'em have quite got Forrest."
The son of a prosperous lawyer, Groom, like Gump, grew up in Mobile, Ala., graduated from the University of Alabama and served in Vietnam. After his tour of duty as an Army captain in 1967, Groom settled in Washington, married Ruth Noble, an importer, and took a reporting job at the now defunct Washington Star. There he struck up a friendship with the Mississippi-born Morris, then a writer-in-residence at the paper, who eventually advised him to quit journalism and write full-time. Separated in 1972, Groom moved five years later to New York City, where Morris and another pal, novelist Irwin Shaw's son Adam, introduced him to the Manhattan-Hamptons literary set. There followed many a late night with the likes of James Jones, George Plimpton and Kurt Vonnegut, scribbling big literary ideas on cocktail napkins. "You'd wake up in the morning with your money wadded up in one pocket and all these notes that turned out to be s—t," says Groom. "I was single, and it was basically one big party. I'd always go somewhere else to write. In Manhattan I wasn't writing anything but checks. Willie once told me that every young man needs to do a stretch of time in New York. I've done mine. Now I'm on parole."
Groom has also been on good behavior since he moved home to Alabama in 1986. The following year he married his second wife, Anne-Clinton Bridges, then a 21-year-old Mississippi-born college student whom he met when she was vacationing in Point Clear. "She's a bit younger than me," says Groom of their 23-year age difference, "but she was the oldest young girl I think I've ever met." The Grooms are now planning to build a new home and start a family. "Point Clear is a wonderful place for kids," says Groom. "Families stay together here. There is very little divorce."
It is also a wonderful place for Groom to write. His new Civil War history, Shrouds of Glory, is due next year. And as soon as the phones and the media quiet down, Groom plans to resurrect Gump in a sequel. Not that he's complaining about all the attention. As Forrest has said, "Remember this: While somebody is down there kissin' your butt, they could just as easily be bit in' it too."
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