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AUBURN HILLS -- The Detroit Pistons were once again short-handed at this morning's practice. But for a change, the list of inactive players at practice did not include Richard Hamilton.
Hamilton, who has missed Detroit's last eight games due to a groin injury, was able to practice today for the first time since the injury.
In addition to Hamilton, Detroit's Rasheed Wallace (sore right foot) was also able to practice.
"It was encouraging today that Rasheed and Rip were able to go through the whole practice," said Pistons coach Michael Curry.
Although Hamilton is probable to play tomorrow night against Charlotte, it is unclear if he'll be in the starting lineup or coming off the bench.
When Detroit brought Wallace back for Saturday's game at Utah, his first after missing the previous four with a sore right foot, Curry elected to have him come off the bench.
"This was Rip's first day of contact," Curry said. "So we'll see how he feels tomorrow."
Curry added, "my main concern with him, is if he can bounce back after not having been doing a lot of cutting, and playing. Rip always shoots the ball well, but he's had a while off. We want to make sure he's right, because we need him for the long run."
Health issues aside, Curry may look to have Hamilton or Allen Iverson come off the bench in the near future for better floor balance defensively.
"We've seen from the data in our games," Curry said, "that we know defensively, it's no secret. When we got two bigs and Tay at the 3-spot, we're our best defensively. At the end of the day, that's what's going to drive most of our decisions we make; what group is going to be the best defensively, and how we can best utilize those other two guys at the two-spot."
I'll have more on Curry discussing the possible lineup change in Booth Newspapers and on mlive.com.

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Pebble smartwatches, which have recently begun shipping to pre-order customers, hook into iOS and Android for email, text, and call notifications, and have customizable watch faces. They sell for $150. The company began making the watches after it received $10 million in funding on Kickstarter last spring. Pebble
Sergey Brin summed it up pretty well at the TED conference: Why constantly play with your smartphone, when you could just get the information you need—hands-free by looking in the top right corner of your Google Glass?
Similarly, Bloomberg is reporting that Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) is, by the end of the year, coming out with a rumored wristwatch-like gadget that will perform the same functions as an iPhone or iPad—like identifying incoming callers or checking map coordinates—representing a $6 billion opportunity for Apple.
They may seem like very different things, but both are what's called "wearable technology" which ABI Research predicts will grow to a market of 485 million annual device shipments by 2018. And they'll likely be competing with one another for customers.
In Herrsching, Germany, this week, as part of a larger CeBIT show, the Wearable Technologies show will preview some of the merchandise from its partners including ConnecteDevice's Cookoo smartwatch, featuring an analog design and icons that alert users about notifications from their smartphones or tablets. (Take a look at our slideshow of wearable technology products).
There will also be clothing that can monitor the vital signs of athletes, and a vest that can give autistic children a gentle squeeze with the touch of a smartphone button.
But creators of such merchandise walk a fine line, because wearing technology can look a bit geeky. No one wants to look like the the 1990s IT guy who sauntered through the office with a cell phone holster clipped to his belt.
For Google Glass, one question is whether people who have never worn glasses will want to wear them. No matter how many Zoe Saldana sexy librarian LensCrafters ads for eyeglasses we see, let's face facts: glasses don't look great on everyone. Vanity could come into play when trying to sell to a mass audience that skews younger. Google is aware of this since it has reportedly tapped Warby Parker to help it come up with a hip design.
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SARALAND, Alabama — Saraland third baseman Makayla Reed signed a softball scholarship with Faulkner State in ceremonies at Saraland's library on Monday afternoon.
Reed, who was a vital part of a Saraland team that went 32-17 before losing to Valley and Curry in the Class 5A state championship tournament, had a .345 batting average. She had 10 doubles, four home runs, 27 RBIs and 41 runs scored.
In addition, Reed scored 41 runs. In 142 at-bats, she struck out only 16 times. She also had an on-base percentage of .422 and a slugging percentage of .500.
Reed said that there was an attraction with Faulkner State.
"I think it was just like the atmosphere and everything," said Reed, who plans to major in physical therapy. "I love the school, and I love the team. I visited one day, and it really just pulled me in to go with Faulkner, so that's who I went with."
Signing with Faulkner was the exclamation point for Reed's season, even though the Spartans' bid for a state title fell short.
"I'm very happy," she said. "I love my team, and even though we didn't get back to where we wanted, a lot of teams would have loved to have gotten there."
"I think she had a great season," Saraland head coach Donna Sunnycalb said of Reed. "I really enjoyed her leadership role on and off the field and in the dugout. She alternated between the number three and four batter, and she definitely did her job for us. She's a great kid, and always dependable. Whatever needs to be done, she'll make sure it happens."
The signing with Faulkner State reunites Reed with former Saraland teammate Chassity Kidd, who signed with the Sun Chiefs in July of last year.
"I'll be so happy to be playing with Chassity again," she said. "I've been playing with her since we were like five years old, so it just keeps on going."
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SARALAND, Alabama — Saraland third baseman Makayla Reed signed a softball scholarship with Faulkner State in ceremonies at Saraland's library on Monday afternoon.


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Orioles @ Rangers, Phillips here
*Reliever Zach Phillips is here, getting the call up from Triple-A Norfolk after last night's game and the lefty will be activated if tonight's game is played. Right-hander Jason Berken, who gave up seven runs (two earned) in the ninth inning last night was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk to make room on the roster.
Phillips last pitched Sunday and has allowed six earned runs over 13 innings –spread over nine appearances — at Norfolk. Three of his last four outings have been scoreless and he will give the Orioles' a second lefty in the 'pen along with Troy Patton. Phillips was the final roster cut this spring, mostly because he had an option remaining. Berken will continue to be used as a starter at Triple-A with the Tides rotation (including today) going in this order the next few days: Joel Pineiro, Steve Johnson, Brad Bergesen, Tommy Hunter, Chris Tillman and Jason Berken.
*With yesterday's decision to option starter Tommy Hunter to Triple-A, the Orioles need a starter for Friday and Dana Eveland's short start last night –he was pulled after just 63 pitches — may have tipped the Orioles hand. Adding Eveland, who is not on the 40-man roster after clearing waivers this spring, would require the Orioles opening up another spot with one option transferring catcher Taylor Teagarden or Brian Roberts from the 15 to the 60-day disabled list. That can be backdated to the end of spring so it wouldn't change Roberts' timetable, while Teagarden isn't doing any baseball activities and is also a ways away.
Eveland is 3-2 with a 2.21 ERA and has allowed two earned runs or fewer in five of six starts.
*This afternoon's rain has stopped and but there does appear to be a weather window. No word yet on the game status, but I will pass along anything I get here and on Twitter.
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Looking good on TV the other night. Now only if the O's can look as good they will win for sure.


text: Marie A. Pinneo, 90, of Springdale, Ark., died Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Fayetteville, Ark. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday Dec. 14, 2012, at the First Assembly of God Church in Springdale, 1605 W. Robinson Ave., with Reverend Don Nye officiating. Burial will follow at Fayetteville National Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Willard Walker Hospice Home 325 E. Longview St., Fayetteville, AR, 72703.


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A painted flower or plant pot is a brilliant way of making a lovely gift that costs very little and is a fun way to spend an afternoon too!
First we took some terracotta plant pots and plant pot holders and covered them with PVA glue – this would seal the pots and stop the poster paint from getting wiped off or water damaged. Then Peakles covered one of the plant pots and the plant holders with a mixture of gold and PVA glue.
She painted the plant pot and the holder with the gold mixture and then pressed some crumpled up plastic onto the painted pot to give it an interesting textured finish. We then left the pots and holders to dry.
Once all the pots and holders were dry Peakles added red paint to a paper plate and mixed it with some PVA glue. She then dipped the heart-shaped sponge into the paint. Once the sponge was well covered she then pressed the sponge onto the terracotta pot. As the pot was turned she pressed the sponge again until she had a row of red hearts on the pot. She also added a red heart to the bottom of the plant pot holder.
We added more PVA glue to some red and white paint. Peakles mixed these together to make a lovely pink colour. She gold plant pot and pressed the sponge onto it. It made a lovely row of pink hearts.
Peakles repeated this with the remaining plant pots and holders. We then left them to dry. Once they were thoroughly dried Peakles put some beautiful Primula flowers into the holders.
She gave one to her Granny and Grampa as a wedding anniversary present and the other two she gave to me for being a 'lovely mother' It felt like Mother's Day had come early. My flowers in their decorated pots are now on my kitchen windowsill and I must admit they bring a little bit of early spring colour into the room.
These are very easy to make and instead of sponges you could use hand printing, potato printing or just use crumpled paper to add the paint to the plant pot. These are ideal for Valentine's Day, for Mother's Day or even a housewarming gift.
February 25, 2014 at 10:31 pm
What a lovely gift. I adore handmade gifts and plants and this one has them both together! The end result is just lovely 🙂
February 25, 2014 at 10:55 pm
What a gorgeous idea and such a lovely gift 🙂
February 25, 2014 at 11:23 pm
They're great, I'm sure all the grandparents would love to receive one of these!
February 26, 2014 at 1:10 am
Cheap, cheerful and ideal for Mother's Day – perfect!
February 26, 2014 at 9:38 am
I wish I were crafty as these look fab, but I'm just terrible at anything like that 🙁
February 26, 2014 at 11:23 am
Ah, that's where I went wrong with mine.I didn't use PVA glue when I tried this a few years ago.Noted for the next time I try.
February 26, 2014 at 11:48 am
Great idea, beautiful!
February 26, 2014 at 1:18 pm
what a cute idea! love the gold paint! x
February 26, 2014 at 9:08 pm
A perfect gift for mothers day and so easy too
February 27, 2014 at 6:41 am
What a beautiful idea x
February 27, 2014 at 1:55 pm
They're lovely. A perfect little craft for mother's day.
February 27, 2014 at 5:28 pm
These are brilliant, I would love to receive this from my little boys 🙂
February 27, 2014 at 8:24 pm
Great craft idea, I love painted terracotta pots and have pinned a view to my interest board. These look great x
February 28, 2014 at 9:33 am
Great idea.
Such a fun way to give a new look to an old pot… I would make my one stripy 🙂
February 28, 2014 at 2:18 pm
this looks fun and super easy!
February 28, 2014 at 4:40 pm
Thank you for all your wonderful comments – I must admit I love my flower pots and I think we are aiming to go bigger and brighter for next month – watch this space!
February 28, 2014 at 6:06 pm
what a great idea, might have to leave this lurking around for it to me made for me for mothers day perhaps!
February 28, 2014 at 6:26 pm
What a fab idea for Mothers Day or maybe even teachers pressies at end of term/year. Really simple but effective.
February 28, 2014 at 8:29 pm
Fab idea, I know just who Me and Bubs could make this for. A great idea for Mother's Day x
February 28, 2014 at 10:47 pm
I admit I'm not good with messy crafts or plants, but I can see how these would make lovely gifts. Maybe between now and November I can build up my courage so we can make them as Christmas presents. Good to hear you a lovely mother 🙂
March 1, 2014 at 2:48 pm
These are such a pretty and effective idea. I would love to do this with the little one or receive one as a gift
March 3, 2014 at 4:59 pm
This is a great idea! Would love it if you linked it up with Tuesday Tutorials on my blog 😉
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Students at Lamar Academy attributed their success at capturing the top two places at the U.S. Navy SeaPerch Challenge to one thing: teamwork.
Team members said they worked together throughout the process, from the design to testing their final products. They even established both teams to have the same level of skill among its members.
"You have to work together and compromise," Maryam Elizondo, a junior at Lamar Academy, said.
Lamar Academy's two teams were among 18 from about a dozen Rio Grande Valley high schools -- almost all of the schools had two teams compete -- that vied for a trophy and medals Oct. 11 during the Hispanic Engineering, Science and Technology (HESTEC) conference at The University of Texas-Pan American. This is the third year UTPA has hosted the event, which the Office of Naval Research sponsors and The Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Foundation manages.
Each team developed remote-controlled watercraft robots that they maneuvered through an underwater obstacle course and with which they picked up plastic rings from the bottom of the pool. The students also had to present their device, along with a poster explaining the process of developing the robot, to a panel of judges. The judges tabulated scores from the obstacle course, ring pick up and presentation to determine a winner.
The high school's bravo team won first place, earning 71 points, while its alpha team won second place with 66 points. Harlingen High School's bravo team took third place with 65 points.
Members of the Lamar teams said they were impressed with the other schools' designs and the students' abilities. "Everybody competed very well," Johnmarc Candelaria, a junior at Lamar Academy, said.
Their coach, physics teacher Marc Braden, said his students worked very hard and that the experience gave them another opportunity to apply what they've been learning in the classroom.
"It's a really tight-knit group of students who have been working together for awhile now," Braden said. "They learned a lot from last year and were really excited to apply the things they learned to do even better."
As winners, the Lamar bravo team is eligible to compete in the 2014 National SeaPerch Challenge at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Miss. in May.
The Lamar students said they would love to go if they can raise enough money. UTPA is contributing $1,000 toward the trip.
Lt. Israel Villarreal of the U.S. Navy said HESTEC and the SeaPerch Challenge give the Navy an opportunity to stress the importance of having skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
"STEM overall is vital to the country," Villarreal said. "Everything in the Navy is technology driven."
Villarreal said he was impressed with the students' work and said all the Navy did was provide the kits to make the watercraft robots. The rest was up to their imagination.
"I'm just glad we're able to provide these for high school students," he said. "I wish we could do this for every single kid and give them the exposure."
HESTEC continues Saturday, Oct. 12 with its Community Day, which will feature musical acts, exhibits and other activities for the whole family.
For more information, visit utpa.edu/hestec.


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text: A woman was caught-on-camera stealing an IPAD and Nokia Mobile Phone from a Coffee Shop in the Plu Ta Luang area, close to Pattaya on Monday afternoon. The items belonged to the owner of the "Coffee Today" shop, Khun Nongnoot aged 42 who showed us the security camera footage showing a Thai woman, thought to be aged around 25 and wearing a long jacket which was initially zipped-up. She purchased a cup of coffee and five pieces of toast which distracted the staff enough so the woman could steal the IPAD and mobile phone. She is seen to look around and then unzip her coat and, in a matter of seconds, grab the two items and run out from the shop and was seen to jump on the back of a motorbike driven by a Thai man. A reward of 5,000 Baht is being offered by Khun Nongnoot for anyone who provides information which leads to the arrest of the woman and the recovery of the stolen items. If you know anything please call 081 578 9666.


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The Hai Van Pass
If I could've, I would've stayed in Hoi An for at least a few more days… but alas, it was time to move on. For our last memory of Hoi An, we had a group breakfast at the Cargo Club. As expected, it was uh-mazing.
We boarded the Intrepid bus for the four hour drive from Hoi An to Hue, which features crossing over the Hai Van Pass – supposedly one of the most beautiful passes in the world. However, near the beginning of the ride, we made a stop at the Marble Mountains (outside of Da Nang). We climbed up one of the mountains (named the "water mountain") to get a better view of the rest of them. As with many mountains in Southeast Asia, there was a pagoda at the top. There were also temples carved into the caves on the mountain.
We stayed at the Marble Mountains for an hour or two, and then we continued our drive. We made a quick stop at China Beach, which many American soldiers used as an R&R destination during the war.
After leaving China Beach, we were finally on our way to the Hai Van Pass. The road was extremely windy, but the views were absolutely gorgeous. The pass is on a small, peninsula-like piece of land, so you can look in almost any direction and see the ocean in the distance. At the top, we got off the bus and walked around, taking in the spectacular views. The temperature was much cooler as well, which was a very welcome change.
The drive down was scarier than the drive up, but the road was fairly wide, so it wasn't too bad. It was nearing lunch time, so Bruce had the bus stop at a restaurant so we could eat. The place looked really nice, but little did we know that it was a trap. The menu looked alright (though overpriced), but the food here was easily the worst of the trip, and maybe of my life. Bruce, how could you lead us so astray? I didn't see anything I particularly wanted, so I ordered scallops. At this restaurant, though, "scallops" apparently means "cockles." I f*ck#ng HATE cockles. Also, people that ordered noodle soups got instant noodles. We were not happy, but whatever; we were still in Vietnam, and Vietnam is awesome.


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First, it was Pudge Rodriguez. The latest was Prince Fielder. Is Rafael Soriano next?
Scott Boras' relationship with the Detroit Tigers makes them the most likely destination for free agent reliever, USA Today's Bob Nightengale says.
Boras has helped the Tigers land Rodriguez, Fielder and a few others including Magglio Ordonez, Kenny Rogers and Victor Martinez.
Detroit finished the season with five Boras clients on its roster, Nightengale says, and with a hole at closer after letting closer Jose Valverde walk, Soriano could be the next player relocating to Motown.
Boras recalled a meeting with Tigers owner Mike Ilitch in 2003:
"He called me and said, 'I want to meet with you. What do you think we should be doing in Detroit?' Boras told Nightengale. "We met; we talked. And I said, 'I think I can get you players there, but you're not going to have to pay just one. You're going to have to pay multiple guys who can play well in this ballpark."
There reportedly have been conversations between Ilitch and Boras about Soriano, who saved 42 games for the New York Yankees last season after Mariano Rivera tore his ACL.
Publicly, the Tigers have stated their intention is to give rookie Bruce Rondon a chance to win the closer's job in spring training. With Joaquin Benoit, Octavio Dotel and others in the bullpen, Detroit would have options if Rondon faltered.
So maybe they won't hand out a big contract to the 11-year veteran. But Detroit president Dave Dombrowski has worked well with Boras.
"I've never had a problem dealing with him," Dombrowski told Nightengale. "I understand him. And I've dealt with him enough to understand that he's extremely intelligent.
"I'm not saying the negotiations have been pleasant, but I can say that about a lot of representatives."
Nightengale also speculated the Washington Nationals, seemingly Boras' favorite National League team, would land center fielder Michael Bourn, a Boras client The Nationals traded for the Minnesota Twins' Denard Span on Thursday, so Bourn will sign elsewhere.
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This Summer… The Scrap Quilt Reigns! (Calling All Submissions)
Quilty editorial meetings are always a lot of fun, but last week, we discussed something EXTRA neat: next summer (that's 2014), we're going to do a Special Totally Scrap Quilt Issue! Yeah! A whole issue of Quilty, devoted to the "scrap frenzy" that overtakes us all eventually. And yes, magazines work this far in advance: I guarantee you that the summer issue will be in production before we/you know it.
Because our art director was too busy working on the Jan/Feb '14 issue, I made special artwork to help advertise it. I apologize in advance:
This is exciting! It'll be the first time ever that we're focusing an entire issue of Quilty on one idea.
The whole issue is going to be devoted to the glorious scrap quilt and we want to get the BEST scrap quilts in America (Canada, too) for the magazine. We usually run 13 projects, give or take one, and we haven't begun selecting quilts for the summer issue, yet. That means that we have 13 slots open right now for…YOU. Yes, you. If you've got a scrap quilt in mind (or one that's already finished, that's okay, too) we would love to see your stuff.
Visit the Submission Guidelines page for the basics on submissions. You need to read this for sure, so don't skip it. But note that for this issue, we're taking only quilts that focus on using scraps. You DO NOT need to use 100% scraps, though; as long as the main idea of your quilt is scrappiness, you can use your favorite fabrics along with it. We like fabric companies. We like to buy fabric. So do that. But keep "SCRAP QUILT" in the forefront of your mind, here.
Remember: Quilty is friend to the beginner. So keep it simple. Remember that "simple" is not synonymous with "yawn," however. Make the coolest, most gorgeous, most awesomest, beginner-level scrap quilt in the world, basically. Simple as that! And if you inch up to "intermediate," we won't immediately knock you off the list. But if your quilt is fabulous and something a new quilter can make? You just advanced to round two.
Deadline: Until further notice. When we have the quilts we want, we'll let you know. I can tell you that the cutoff will be sometime in March.
Anyway, that's the announcement and the scoop. So get crackin' and we'll see you this (scrappy) summer!
17 comments
- 1 Stephanie { 10.15.13 at 2:56 am }
Hi Mary,
This is very exciting, but I don't see a deadline. Did I miss it somewhere?
- 3 Anne { 10.15.13 at 7:27 pm }
I'd love to submit something. Quilty has been on my list for quite awhile and this sounds like a great opportunity. What is the deadline?
- 4 sandrajean { 10.17.13 at 1:51 am }
DO THE QUILTS CHOSEN HAVE TO BE MAILED SOMEWHERE TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED? i am assuming they would. I dont like mailing my quilts so I PROBABLY NOT ENTER………..PARDON CAPS…..KEY IS STUCK
- 5 Jan { 10.21.13 at 1:15 pm }
I am looking for a scrappy featuring the outdoors with pieced trees, pieced cabins, critters, etc. Am having no luck. Maybe you will feature such a quilt?????
- 6 Anne { 10.29.13 at 6:50 pm }
Just wondering about a deadline for the scrappy issue you are planning. Would love to submit.
- 7 scrappy take on Jenny's new tutorial - Page 2 { 11.04.13 at 7:10 pm }
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- 8 Joyce Greer { 11.14.13 at 8:17 pm }
I have a lonestar, completely scrappy, 110 x 110 approximately that I would like to submit. Now what do I do?
- 9 Nightstar { 12.26.13 at 8:02 pm }
Hi Ladies. I wish I take this challenge. I am a new, and I will do my first ever quilt. Of cause no one will take my work to magazine, I even have no idea if I will finish it. It is good, I do not need to buy anything. I will just use all what I do have handy.
I do have a lot of ideas what to quilt, but I do have no any idea how to quilt, never even tried it. OK I'll try my best.
- 10 carol spigner { 01.02.14 at 10:01 pm }
Is the date of submission of scrappy quilts still open?
- 11 Marilyn Krauskopf { 01.06.14 at 2:10 am }
As a quilter, I am just one-year old, and my scraps are growing at an alarming rate. There are some that were wrong choices originally, some that never quite matched, some favorites left over, charm packs half-used up. I've no idea how to consider it all and plan a quilt. I'm losing control of storing it. Oh, and I have a box of orphan blocks too, some quite nice and some atrocious.. but the fabric is fine. I would like a strategy for dealing with it…. in this real world, without going out to buy even more. I do love Quilty for feeling like the friend sitting next to me.
- 12 lea ritchot { 01.29.14 at 8:59 pm }
Yippie, scraps my favorite topic.. Working on a 3 dudes scraps. If I can't enter then I'll see others wonderful projects, it's winter here, big time.. Snow banks height of windows. Sidewalks, one step forward 2 back. Ahh! What's the point in losing precious time, groundhog and I are heading down to my basement toy room, lots of UFO's on the go…
Canadian quilter-Wpg.
- 13 Cathy Slabaugh { 01.30.14 at 7:27 pm }
I have some scraps from the 60's and 70's as well as current ones; the older ones are poly/cotton. Do you mix the two fabrics in a quilt? Maybe your issue can address this. Love the mag!! I am an older new quilter. So fun, and such bright colors and fresh ways to use old ideas.
- 14 Meghan { 02.04.14 at 3:46 am }
I have tried emailing the address listed on the submission page, and gmail sends it back to me stating that it cannot deliver to that address. Is there an alternate email for submissions? Please Help.
- 15 dianne { 02.13.14 at 8:31 pm }
hoping this will be such a hit, mary, that you make it an annual event. we love our scraps (and the stash just keeps growing with all the fabulous fabrics and projects out there). fun stuff. thanks ~
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Current polls could create uncertainty in Malaysia's business community
Polls are currently indicating a 50 per cent chance of a change of Government this weekend, which could create uncertainty amongst Malaysia's business community. Jim Middleton speaks with James Chin, Professor of Political Science at Monash University's Malaysia campus.
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The 2015 class may not be littered with the star-studded names that sat atop the rankings of the 2014 class, but it offers considerably more depth than its predecessor.
The rate in which Louisiana produces top-level football prospects is quite staggering. That number only seems to be increasing as the state as a whole is on an uptick. Every player on this list should have an opportunity to play at a major-conference school with just as many prospects that didn't make it also having the same opportunity. In particular, the wide receiver position offers the most depth on both sides of the ball.
In this five-part series, we will list the players who stood out most at this early stage of the process after countless hour of film study, camp, game and practice evaluations. By no means will this list remain the same as the off-season progresses, so stay tuned for updates down the road. Without further ado, we bring to you the NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune Nifty 50 for the Class of 2015.
30. Malik Eugene, ATH, 5-11, 170, Acadiana
Acadiana quietly puts out quality football teams and prospects every year. This year is no different, led by athlete Mailk Eugene. The speedster plays defensive back and often carries the ball in Acadiana's veer offense. He is an extremely fluid athlete and could move up considerably if he shows out in camps this spring and summer as a cornerback, which I believe he will do.
29. Deshawn Raymond, DB, 6-2, 170, East Jefferson
Raymond has really worked on his craft and it shows. He has great length that he is learning to use to his advantage. One thing that really stands out is Raymond's ability to show up on the big stage. He played really well against Karr in the state championship game, and he played well against top prospects on the 7-on-7 and camp circuit. He could be a long corner or a rangy safety at the next level.
28. Grant Burguillos, OL, 6-4, 285, Mandeville
There aren't many guys carrying at least 280 pounds who are as light on their feet as Burguillos. His quickness could be utilized at guard in a spread system that lets him play in space. He is also learning how to play center, which could be his best position at the next level. He holds an offer from Hawaii, where former New Orleans Saint guard Chris Naole is the offensive line coach. Expect that number to increase once coaches see what he can do from an athletic standpoint.
27. Dion Ray, QB, 5-11, 180, Helen Cox
Mr. Excitement, Dion Ray is a real treat to watch. He is the high school version of former Michigan star quarterback Denard Robinson, although he is slightly ahead of him at this stage of their careers as a passer. As a passer he shows good arm strength, the ability to throw accurately and with power on the move and pretty good accuracy when his weight transfer is proper. When he decides to take off, he runs like a mouse when the lights flick on. His explosiveness may hinder him a bit, as he would like to play quarterback at the next level and a lot of schools are going to be thinking wide receiver or defensive back to utilize his unique ability.
26. Deshawn Capers-Smith, ATH, 5-11, 170, Warren Easton
Versatility can really help a prospect on the recruiting trail and it sure did benefit Capers-Smith. The Texas A&M commitment may be best suited for cornerback at the next level, but plays just about all the skill positions on both sides of the ball for Warren Easton. He still needs to work on his craft as a defensive back or receiver, as he is very raw at either position. He will be a key piece for Warren Easton as they look to make a state championship run in 2014.
Deshawn Capers-Smith highlights
25. Kameron Eloph, OL, 6-4, 280, Parkway
Eloph has the athleticism to play on the defensive line as well. He moves extremely well for an offensive lineman and shows a nasty initial punch when engaging with defenders. He could easily add weight to his frame and could play a number of different positions on the line. Linemen who can get to the second level and effectively pick off defenders are valuable and Eloph does it as well as anyone in this class. Expect him to be a major target with certain schools that really fall in love with his skill-set.
24. Reggie Walker, DE, 6-3, 230, Ponchatoula
There are some really good defensive ends in this year's class and Walker has proven that he is one of the best. He is an effort guy who moves well, has a quick get off and has a knack for getting in the backfield to wreak havoc. Yes, it's criminal to have him rated this low, but that is what this class is all about; solid prospects all the way down the board.
23. Darius Williams, WR, 6-3, 175, McDonogh 35
Upside is a word that is so often thrown around in this business, but it's very fitting for so many guys and Williams fits the bill. He is very long, accelerates well, and has a top gear that lets him stretch the field. He is a bit slender and bulking up is part of that upside mentioned. He has shown the ability to make the outstanding catch, yet he struggles with some easy balls, which shows a lack of consistency. This should be able to be improved upon. If he puts it all together he has a bright future.
22. Oshea Dugas, OL, 6-5, 305, Northside
There are some real quality linemen in the state this year and Dugas has as much upside as any. He has great size and uses it well as he bullies defenders. The current state heavyweight wrestling champ is a mauler in the run game, yet shows good foot quickness for a guy his size. Every time I watched his film I moved him higher until I decided to let him rest at 22 ... for now. He appears to be extremely lean at his weight of 300 pounds. His ability to bend at the knee, lateral quickness and length give him a really good chance at playing tackle at the next level. Expect his name to pick up a lot of steam during the spring and summer months.
21. Donte Jackson, ATH, 5-9, 165, Riverdale
The game of football is all about speed and nobody in the state has more of it than Jackson. He was clocked at the Tulane camp last summer at 4.29 and 4.32 in the 40-yard dash. You read that correctly. I would have doubted it, too, if I didn't witness it in person and learn exactly what a 4.3 felt like as it whisked on by. Whether his future is at defensive back or wide receiver remains to be seen, but it's a given that he will be one of the nation's premier return men at the next level. If he attended wizard school with Harry Potter for the next four years he should still play on Sundays as a return man. I'm sold on this kid's abilities and, in time, others will be, too.
James Smith previously worked as a talent evaluator for Elite Scouting and Max Emfinger and has served on the selection committees of various high school All-American games. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or 504.826.3405.NOLA.com prep sports coverage on Facebook


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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Luna's Illness
My heart is just broken. When I looked at that xray and these untrained eyes saw a ball in her chest instead of a heart I was just stunned. She is a brave girl. We brought her home from the vets even though they thought they should keep her overnight. I promised her I wouldn't leave her in the kennel again when we got her. The reason I don't want to is because in her past she was kenneled so long she was almost crippled. Part of how she came to the rescue group from where we adopted her. So I don't intend to kennel her unless hell is freezing over or they can give me a better reason than " she is really groggy and she needs rest." I am hoping that with meds she can have a couple of more years of a happy life but she is quite miserable right now.
We will just have to wait and see. It is amazing how seemingly quick this all overtook her. I guess after looking back we could see other signs of weakness in her. I always knew she wasn't as strong as she looked. She would get winded after a good long walk. However since I would be too I didn't think much of it. ha.. We are just a good pair. We were told when we adopted her that she had had heartworms but was successfully treated for this. So being a big dog and having had heart worms she had two strikes against her heart and this could be conginital condition.
Dogs with this condition can live a couple of years if they can get the meds adjusted etc. She seems better after a couple of days of meds. She also had an elevated white blood count so she has antibiotics to take too. She seems quite content. She hasn't asked for anything more than a walk about the garden the past couple of days though. If you have or have had a big active dog you know this isn't normal. Of course in normal dog style she doesn't complain. She is a happy girl. Now DB and I must do our part and try to be happy too.
26 comments:
- jodi said...
Oh Lisa! I'm so sorry to hear about Luna's illness. I know next to nothing about dogs but we had a cat with cardiomyopathy, which presented really dramatically and suddenly with no warning. I'm going to hope that with your loving care and skillful veterinary that Luna rallies and that she will be there to entertain and love you and DB for a long time yet.
Sending you hugs from soggy Nova Scotia.
- February 27, 2008 at 8:57 AM
- Sherry at the Zoo said...
This post makes me very sad. I always love hearing about Luna, she seems like such a wonderful, wonderful companion. We have 2 dogs that are senior citizens and both take diuretics for congestive heart failure. We love them dearly. When they begin coughing, we know to increase their diuretics and get the mop out. Luna is very loved, and she knows that.
- February 27, 2008 at 9:08 AM
- beckie said...
Lisa, I am so glad you put Luna's illness on here. I was hoping you would. There are so many of our dear blogger friends who care about you and Luna. By sharing this, they can all "rally 'round" and follow your journey. You have our love!
- February 27, 2008 at 10:33 AM
- gintoino said...
Lisa, I am so sorry to ear about Luna's illness. Hoppefully with the right medication she will live happilly for quite some time. I wish her and you all the best.
Warm regards from all the dogs at "jardim com gatos" (the cats wish her to get well soon too)
- February 27, 2008 at 10:45 AM
- lintys said...
I'm so sorry Luna is ill. As lucky as you are to have her as part of your family, she is just as fortunate to have found a wonderful family to take such loving care of her.
- February 27, 2008 at 11:26 AM
- Mary Richmond said...
Oh good luck with your lovely dog. There are lots of dogs who come through things like this so please hang in there. My own 10 year old dog collapsed of kidney failure about 6 years ago and had a virulent case of Lyme's disease. We were told she would not make it through the year. You would never know it today. She is active and happy, due to a special diet, lots of TLC and let's not forget just plain luck. My heart is with you and your friend.
- February 27, 2008 at 11:34 AM
- Mary said...
Dear Lisa, I feel for you. And I don't blame you for taking her home. Being at the vet can cause stress and she certainly doesn't need it.
It sounds like she's responding to the medicine so give it time. She might surprise you and feel like jogging with you :o)
My fingers are crossed for her. Keep us posted. She's such a pretty girl.
- February 27, 2008 at 11:48 AM
- mon@rch said...
So sorry to hear and must be very hard for sure! I always worry about my cats when they start sneezing and never know if its a little pet cold or something else! If only they could talk! Please keep us updated!
- February 27, 2008 at 1:05 PM
- verobirdie said...
Oh Lisa, i'm so sad to hear about Luna's illness. She has become part of my routine, I always look if there are some picture of her. I hope that the meds will help her, and that she'll be there for a long time. She is so cute.
- February 27, 2008 at 2:04 PM
- Mr. McGregor's Daughter said...
How sad! It's so hard to see your pet suffering and in pain. I hope the medications help. You did the right thing bringing her home early from the vet's. Give her lots of hugs & doggie treats.
- February 27, 2008 at 3:16 PM
- Cheryl said...
I am so sorry to hear the news of Luna but don't give up hope. Our loving pets are amazing creatures and they sometimes surprise us. My old spaniel is 13 now...she is deaf, has partial sight and a double heart murmur. She has had the severe heart condition for one year now and whilst she has had bad moments, she has a good and happy life. Enjoy every day with your beautiful dog. My thoughts are always with you.
- February 27, 2008 at 3:20 PM
- nan Ondra said...
The boys and I are sending our best thoughts your way, Lisa. I'm so glad you brought Luna home to recover; she's better off being with you.
- February 27, 2008 at 6:18 PM
- Lisa at Greenbow said...
I want to thank everyone for their kind thoughts for and about Luna. She is our little sweetheart. We were in such shock when we first found out. Just reading that she isn't the only one and seeing all the kind wishes from human and furry friends makes all more bearable.
It is amazing what a couple of days of medicine can do...just what it is supposed to. She was quite chipper today not herffing much unless she was lying down for some time. So she is on the up swing.
- February 27, 2008 at 7:10 PM
- Theresa said...
Oh, I am so sad for you. I hope that Luna can overcome this. I will send good thoughts your way.
- February 27, 2008 at 7:39 PM
- Annie in Austin said...
Your photos and stories make us feel as if we'd met Luna - my sympathy on her illness, Lisa.
There are new developments in medicine every day, both for humans and animals - hope she'll benefit from technology and pharmacy.
Annie at the Transplantable Rose
- February 27, 2008 at 7:47 PM
- Sandy Carlson said...
Your pup is in my prayers. This is such a hard experience. Wow.
My friend wrote a book that I found to be a great comfort when my dog faced serious illness. Her site is blessingthebridge.com. Rita is a great source.
Wishing you peace.
- February 27, 2008 at 8:07 PM
- RuthieJ said...
Oh Lisa, I'm so sorry. Luna is very fortunate to have such loving "parents" who can take good care of her. I hope you get those meds regulated so she doesn't suffer and you can have her around for a good long while yet. It's pretty easy to get very attached to those wonderful doggies and even harder to lose them.
Sending positive thoughts and {{hugs}} to you all in Indiana.
- February 27, 2008 at 8:16 PM
- Teri C said...
Oh Lisa, how heartbreaking. Hugs to you and Luna.
- February 27, 2008 at 9:37 PM
- Marvin said...
I am so saddened hearing this news. I'm hoping Luna responds well to the meds.
- February 28, 2008 at 3:17 AM
- Frances, said...
It is with tears in my eyes that these good wishes are sent to Luna and her family. You most certainly are the best parents she could possibly have, not leaving her at the kennel, no matter what, I'm with you on that. Let her be at home and as normal as possible, it is what we humans would want isn't it, for ourselves, as well. It is cheering to hear she is feeling pretty good, even to follow rabbit tracks in the post above. We all love Luna desperately and will send her all the strength she needs to carry on.
With our love,
- February 28, 2008 at 7:24 AM
- Kerri said...
Oh Lisa, my heart goes out to you! How very sad, but what a lucky dog Luna is to have such loving 'parents' :) She's such a beauty and it's easy to see how enjoyable her life is there at Greenbow with you and your hubby. She appears to have a constant smile on her face in your lovely pictures :) I hope and pray she'll rally and live many more happy years with you.
- February 28, 2008 at 8:10 AM
- albertapostcards said...
Lisa, heavens I am so very sorry to hear about your dear Luna. Dogs are so resilient and I do hope the medications will give her much more quality of life. I was nodding my head as I read about you not wanting to leave her in the kennel overnight -- bravo to you for that! I'm sending positive vibes and cyber hugs your way,
Dogs Naturally
- February 28, 2008 at 10:43 AM
- Robin's Nesting Place said...
Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear about Luna's sickness. I'm sure this is very difficult for you. I wouldn't have left her kenneled at the vet either. I'm sure if she is anything like my Lilly it would have stressed her to be away from her people. I hope she responds well to the medication.
I hope you'll keep us informed of her progress. You'll both definitely be in my thoughts.
- February 28, 2008 at 11:57 AM
- albertapostcards said...
Lisa, I realize your vet will have given you information but here is some useful information from the vet, Dr Jean Hofvre about the connection with taurine and dilated cardiomyopathy. I hope it's helpful.
- February 28, 2008 at 2:53 PM
- Diana said...
I'm so sorry to hear about Luna. Thank you for sharing with us all, we certainly feel like we know you both. A dear friend of mine said something to me lately that was of great comfort. I have a dog with a chronic health condition, and after our most recent frightening episode, she said, "God gave her to you because she knew you would take care of her and give her what she needs." I believe that with all my heart and it brings me comfort when times get rough. Remember that about Luna, too -- you are her guardian angel. You're in our thoughts.
- February 28, 2008 at 10:02 PM
- Kylee said...
Oh Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear about your gorgeous Luna. :-( I'm sure you can't bear the thought of being without her and I hope with the proper medication you don't have to know what that's like for a very long time. *Hugs*
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BY: Elise McIntosh & Ellen T. White
DEAR FEMMES: I met a guy on a dating site who lives in D.C. He really came on strong in the beginning. Several e-mails and calls everyday. We visited each other about three or four times over the last couple of months.
For his birthday, I went to see him and gave him maybe a bit too lavish a gift, considering how short a time we've known each other. After that weekend, he hasn't responded to my calls or e-mails. What do you think went wrong?
ELISE: Perhaps he's met another women who lives next-door. Or, your lavish gift made him realize, feelings-wise, you're way ahead of him. Maybe his career swallowed him whole, or he's trapped in the hospital with a coma.
We'd all love a neatly packaged explanation tied with a ribbon when we've been blown off by a person we care about, but rarely do we get the complete story.
At this point, Clueless, it really doesn't matter. He hasn't called, sent an e-mail or left a Post-It note a la "Sex And the City."
The faster you quit the "what did I do wrong?" game and deal with the pain of rejection, the sooner you can take what you've learned and move a step closer to meeting a man who respects you — one who, hopefully, has the added bonus of sharing an area code.
ELLEN: It's true that a lavish present, ill-timed, can give a man the jitters. Still, Clueless, if I were you, I wouldn't spend any time second-guessing myself. You've probably only hastened the inevitable.
The guys who bombard you with the sticky, sweet stuff in the beginning are often hooked on the chase. They go poof as soon the thrill of conquest starts to take the shape of anything resembling a relationship.
But how unbelievably rude that he won't even answer your calls or e-mails! If you want some sport, send him a bouquet of flowers with the card: "So sorry about the coma! Get well soon!
What have you got to lose? If he's actually in a coma, he won't be reading it anyway.
When it comes to matters of the heart, Elise McIntosh and Ellen T. White are your girlfriends on tap. Send questions to email@example.com.


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The recommendations of the State Commission of Investigation are provided for those who have neither the time nor inclination to examine the almost 200 page report. The recommendations are very significant, however, and should be more widely available to NJ citizens. Also included for your information are excerpts from the statement of the Association of State Colleges and Universities.
Major Recommendations of the State Commsiion of Investigation Report
1) Establlish an effective and efficient state oversight of public higher education.
2) Strengthen state colleges and university governing boards.
3) Enact Sarbanes-Oxley for New Jersey's public Higher Education. Mandate "best practices" in governance and fiscal accountability.
4) Enact control on lobbying.
5) Establish Capital Facilities plan for each institution and strengthen due diligence requirements for capital improvements and bonded indebtedness.
6) Strengthen and position Rutgers University as a leader in higher education governance and accountability.
7) Define and codify state college and university charters for maximum performance.
Following recommendation 6, the following discussion of Rutgers is significant.
"Rutgers University "has enjoyed a long and peculiar history of autonomy, occasionally to the point of being beyond the reach of government regulation and oversight. That should not be. Rutgers IS unique, but as THE state university of New Jersey, it should not exist as an entity unto itself, exemplifying the system's current bifurcated and disparate condition. Rather, it should be positioned and strengthened to lead the system positively -- and by example -- in the essentials of proper and authoritative self-governance, accountability, transparency and oversight". ... "this will require thoughtful changes to the university's enabling statute, "The State University Law of 1956, particularly with respect to Rutgers" governance framework".
The seven numbered recommendations are followed by a major recommendation that seems to have received little attention.
"The Commission recommends that a Special Task Force of Higher Education be appointed by the Governor and the Legislature to answer a host of urgent questions in these two realms:
"What is the status of the system today? Where is it going? Where do its component institutions fit in? How do they relate to each other? Should there continue to be two systemic tiers, one reserved for the research institutions, another for the colleges and universities? What are the current and future fiscal implications for taxpayers, students and the institutions themselves? Are these institutions effectively and properly positioned to meet the best interest of the state as a whole?
"More importantly, the Task Force should undertake a fundamental examination of state college and university charters broadly defined to include everything from the adequacy and appropriateness of their current enabling statutes to their mission, mission statements, goals, responsibilities and aspirations for the future".
To sum it up, the SCI report found so many spending irregularities, so many questionable expenses, so much political interference in college governing boards, so little oversight of finances, and so little transparency of the actions of New Jersey's colleges and universities that it is calling for the drastic action of "a fundamental examination of state college and university charters" as well as the 1956 law that made Rutgers the State University of New Jersey...This is a major upheaval not minor tinkering.
The response from the higher education community and its many supporters is likely to be strong dissent and accompanying action to blunt any majhor changes in the present structure.
Response by New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities (NJASC.
The New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities released a statement that presents its position in opposition to the SCI's recommendation to reinstate a state level organization to control higher education. They view the SCI recommendations as "inappropriate and unworkable". They say, "Autonomous governance by nonpartisan trustee boards remains the key to state college/university accountability" and they believe that the SCI report "actually underscores the value of autonomy and nonpartisan governance". However, they "do not necessarily disagree with all of the recommendations" and will look at them with two principles in mind: Consistency with the needs of current and future students, and the needs of people of the State of New Jersey". ASCU also points out that our higher education institutions have been rated third in the nation for productivity compared to similar institutions in the other 49 states.
The fate of the SCI report lies in the hands of the Governor and Legislators who would have to respond to the call for them to set up and appoint members of the recommended Special Task Force of Higher Education, The number of major issues facing state leaders just became longer and more contentious.


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Chris Jansen can tell you about the personality of every cow in the family's dairy herd. He spends lots of time with them. In high school, he used to joke with classmates that he had a bunch of friends at home. Most didn't get it.
Chris, 20, grew up on the Wil-Rene Farms in Verboort. His family goes back generations on the same farm. This year the Wil-Rene Farms, named after his grandfather, Wibur, and his grandmother, Irene, will be named a Century Farm by the state.
When asked how long he's been coming to the Washington County Fair, Chris has to think for a moment because it's so far back. He figures he's been coming ever since he could push a broom down the aisle. Maybe since he was three years old?
There are plenty of other Jansens at the fair today, too. His dad, Mike Jansen, came after he milked the cows at home. His grandfather, Wilbur Pete Jansen, for whom the farm was named after. His mom, Cherry Jansen, who grew up on a dairy farm in Michigan. And his brother Matthew Jansen, 22, who went to school at Oregon State University and now works at the dairy farm there.
Working on the farm suits Chris fine. He loves driving the tractor, working with animals, being outside. He could do without shoveling snow in the winter, but the rest of farm life is good.
Pampering the cows with washing, hair trimming, tail trimming, and picking up after every mess they make isn't something they do on the farm, but it's different when they come to fair. Chris is pretty competitive and said that he loves the show ring. And he loves winning, even though it doesn't happen every time.
The Jansens brought 13 cows to this year's fair. A mix of Brown Swiss, Holsteins, and a guernsey. Their names are Jeopardy, Spotlite, Sal, Tropical, Secret, Jacquelin, Icicle, Amped, Yoyo, Jacuzzi, Sassy, Amazon, and Black Joe. Chris could pick them out by name even if they were mixed in with the other 157 cows they have. He could also tell you their personalities — stubborn, loner, or lick you all day long.
Chris says it's a pretty powerful experience when you're there from the day a calf hits the ground and takes its first breath to the day it takes its last breath.


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There was a Giant presence at the Wendy's restaurant on Meadowland Parkway last night.
Former New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks made an appearance as part of a fundraiser for the Tomorrow's Children's Fund and 2-year-old town resident Ava Krajewski, who is battling leukemia.
The restaurant planned to donate half of its receipts tonight to the fund, which was established in 1982 as an organization to help children affected with cancer or a serious blood disorder.
Krajewski's family receives help from the fund to pay for medical expenses, officials said.
Leon Magnes, owner of the Wendy's, hoped that Giants fans and locals would show up to help raise between $1,500 and $2,000 for the organization.
"We try to keep Dave Thomas' ideals and beliefs at the heart of the Wendy's culture," said Magnes. "One thing that David believed was that everyone has a responsibility to give something back to the community where we live and work."
Banks said he lived in Secaucus for 12 years when he played for the Giants and would sometimes work out at Secaucus High School. Ava's dad, who was a young boy at the time, would sometimes join him in the workout, he said.
"I'm more than happy to be supportive of him and his family," said Banks.
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2 cm subserosal fibroid in a pregnant woman at 17 GA, further eval?
No further eval. Although fibroids may demonstrate red or carneous degeneration with rapid growth, this is uncommon for smaller fibroids. Uncommonly, fibroids can be located below the fetus --> C-section. If the fibroid were causing symptoms such as pain or is in a concerning position, it would be good to follow its growt
Single highest risk for bad outcomes with breast carcinoma
Axillary node mets --> led to use of postsurgical adjuvant therapy in these patients.
Clear cell carcinoma of the endometrium....
Tumor origins thoought to be mesonephric duct remnants.
Clear cell carcinoma stains with what
Periodic acid-Schiff staining-positive for glycogen.
Typically appear in older women and are very aggressive.
Mixed Mullerian endometrial cancer has what
Combination of heterologous elemetns, with tissues of different sources, e.g. cartilage.
Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors make up how many ovarian tumors
Histologically they resemble fetal testes, must be differentiated from adrenal tumors which can also produce androgens.
Excessive estrogen production due to theca cell tumors or granulosas may manifest how
Pseudoprecocious puberty
Postmenopausal bleeding
Endometrial cancer - 15% of patients!!
Tumors are quite friable, so may present with sx caused by tumor rupture and intraperitoneal bleeding.
Gonadoblastomas contain what
Frequently contain calcifications, are present in women with ambiguous genitalia usually.
Sarcoma botryroides, what is this
Tumor seen in children, malignancy asoc with Mullerian structures such as the vagina and the uterus, including cervix.
Histo appearance of lichen sclerosus
Loss of rete pegs within the dermis, chronic inflammatory infiltrate below the dermis, etc. etc.
Why is lichen sclerosus important
People do have more cancers, but it isn't a precancer. Rather, it must be differentiated from vulvar squamous cancer.
First line therapy for lichen sclerosus
Ultrapotent steroids: clobetasol, halobetasol, diflorasone.
Topical estrogens only if labial adhesions are present.
US findings indicative of exlap in a PM patient with ovarian mass
Internal ovarian papillary vegetations
Size >10 cm
Presence of ascites
Possible ovarian torsion
Solid ovarian lesions
Younger woman with ovarian mass, how to follow?
Follow past one menstrual cycle to determine if it is a follicular cyst, since a follicular cyst should regress after onset of the next menstrual period... IF regression does not occur, then surgery is appropriate.
Large enterocele prolapse, first step in mgmt
Pessary fitting, least invasive...
Sacrospinous ligametn suspension would also be appropriate, but faurther downt he line.
Defects of what fascia are fixed in the repair of central and lateral cystoceles
Pubocervical fascia --> reattaching it to a sidewall
Vaginal vault prolapse, how to fix
Supporting vaginal cuff to uterosacral ligaments, sacrospinous ligament or sacrocolpopexy.
Best 5 year success rates for patients with GSI due to hypermobility
Retropubic urethropexies
Sling procedures
Much more than: needle suspensions and anterior repairs
Why is advancing maternal age associated with increased in dizygotic twins
Increasing FSH, harder to folliculate follicles --> release of multiple eggs.
What is superfecundation
Fertilization of two or more ova from the same cycle by sperm from separate acts of sexual intercourse.
What has been shown to reduce risk of preterm delivering in multiple gestation
Adequate weight gain in first 20-24 weeks of pregnancy... at least 24 lbs by 24 weeks.
Ultrasound markers of dizygotic twins
Dividingmembrane thickness >2mm
Twin peak --> lambda sign
Different fetal genders
Two separate placentas.
Tests of ovulation
Symptoms --> painm ,ovulatory mucus (spinnbarkeit),
Ovulation predictor kits --> LH surge
Serum progesterone in the luteal phase --> one of the best >10
Normal semen values
Volume 1.5-5.5 ml
Count >20 mil/ml
Motility >50%
Morphology >14% normal forms
So-called "strict criteria" for sperm morphology - Thaddeus kruger. WHO >30%.
Top causes of female infertility
Tubal disease - top
Ovulatory problems - top
Cervical factors
Conditions that warrant earlier medical intervrention, history of
Ruptured appendix
Ruptured ovarian cyst or pelvic surgery
Male reproductive organ disease or surgery
AMA or prolonged history of infertility
Level III care for infertility
Duration > 36 months
Female partener >35 yo
ART is under consideration
Mgmt of complicated anovulation, endometriosis, etc.
WHO classification of anovulation
I --> hypothalamic failure
II --> abnormal hormones, with normal FSH --> PCOS
III --> ovarian failure (high FSH) --> premature ovarian failure or ovarian destruction
Causes of hypothalamic failure for anovulation
Weight loss
FSH deficiency
Kallman syndrome
Pituitary hypothalamus tumors
Thyroid diesase
FSH for ovarian reserve
Cycle day 3 FSH with E2:
Normal <10
Borderine 10-15
High >15
Estradiol level can suppress FSH
Clomiphene citrate challange test
CD3 FSH/E2 with repeat of FSH at CD 10 after Clomiphene
Normal - 43%^
Abnormal - 9%. Test of ovarian reserve.
Antiestrogen, competes with estrogen at hypothalamus and tricks body into thinking that the estrogen is low. Requires nromal hypothalamus and ovaries.
Side effects of clomid
Hot flashes (anti estrogen)
Visual changes
Breast tenderness.
Side effects of gonadotropin shots
May lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) --> can be very sick, or high order multple pregnancies.
Stronger than clomid.
PE of adenomyosis
Enlarged, soft, boggy uterus with no masses palpable. History of progressively worsening severe menstrual pain.
Adenomyosis relieve for women who do not desire hysterectomy
Endometrial ablation
Insertion of a levonorgestrel-containing intrauterine device.
Endometrial biopsy recommendations for women with weird bleeding
Even with solid diagnosis of fibroids, e.g., every woman over age 40 with irregular bleeding needs an endometrial biopsy to rule out carcinoma
Acute uncomplicated cystitis causes
E coli - 80-85% of causes
S. saprophyticus
K. pneumoniae
Proteus mirabilis
Citrobacter and enterococc occas
PID + high fever
Inpatient management. Needs aggressive therapy in effort to prevent scarring of her fallopian tubes and possible future infertility.
Also consider for N/V, nulliparous patients, etc.
Outpatient for PID
Ceftriaxone, Cefoxitin, or other third generation cephalosporin (such as ceftizoxime or cefotoxime) + Doxy with or without metronidazole
Initial HSV infection
Viral like symptoms preceding the appearance of vesicular genital lesions. W/ primary infection,dysuria --> retention, may require catehter drainage.
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HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - From here, from above the floor of Jones Valley and below the base of Monte Sano, it's possible to see some of the most scenic spots in Huntsville.
Through the windows and from the front porch, there's an almost panoramic view of Jones Farm. At the back of the house, just beyond the fountain and the saltwater pool, there are woods, hills and large, jagged rocks.
Sometimes, Sangeeta Singhal sees deer and foxes in her backyard. She and her husband, Ashok, who runs a local research company, built the house at 1613 Chandler Rd. in 1994.
"It's a country estate in the middle of the city, literally," Sangeeta Singhal said.
Now, it's for sale. Price: $1.15 million.
The house has been for sale since July. Recently, it was featured as the "House of the Day'' in The Wall Street Journal.
"Alabama Modern," the newspaper called the house on its website.
It is, in fact, a contemporary-style home. There are 14 rooms, including media, theater and exercise rooms downstairs.
There are oak floors and large windows throughout the home, 6,516 square feet on three acres. The master bathroom has a steam shower, and the kitchen has two dishwashers, a gas stove and two pull-out spice cabinets.
"It has all the great upgrades that people want in $1 million homes," said Yvette Melkerson of Crye-Leike Realtors, the listing agent.
The upgrades were made during a 2009 renovation, which included a new kitchen, new flooring and a new sun room. The front porch and master bathroom were also part of the renovation.
Immediately after the renovation, moving was not a consideration.
"We thought we'd be here always," Singhal said.
There was the view from the front porch, the pastoral setting of Jones Valley, along with the nature in her backyard.
"We have deer,'' Singhal said. "There are three bushes, and they will eat there in the winter and come back in the spring. There are five or six of them.''
By and by, though, Singhal liked the thought of a new home.
"I like change," she said. "I like new things. Seventeen years is a long time to stay in one place. If we didn't do it now, we'd never do it.
"It took a long time to convince the children. It was hard. I think now they are OK with it.''
She and her husband are now building a home in McMullen Cove. Singhal describes the terrain at her new home as flat with no rocks - nothing like her surroundings for the past 17 years, in other words.
But the landscape on Chandler Road was part of the feature in The Wall Street Journal.
"It's a lot of oohs and ahs - and 'how did that happen?' said Melkerson, describing the reaction to the house's appearance in The Journal.
Now, Singhal seems almost wistful about selling.
"One day, I think I will regret it,'' she said. "Right now, I'm ready."


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Dauphin County Coroner Graham Hetrick said that the body of a 45- to 55-year-old man was pulled from the Susquehanna River near the 1300 block of Front Street this morning.
The man was described as a white male who was fully clothed, wearing sneakers, a denim jacket, pants and long underwear. No identification was found on the body, but Hetrick said that medics responding to the call believed that they may have recognized the man. The jacket also had "fairly unique" emblems that could help identify the man, he said.
Police will try to confirm the possible identification before more information is released. Hetrick said that the apparent cause of death was drowning, but an autopsy was been scheduled for today.
Midtown Harrisburg resident Pam Chaves, 56, said she spotted the man's body wedged on something about 25 feet from the shore around 10 a.m. while she was walking her dog along the river. "I could see what looked like trash in the river," Chaves said. "I walked down the hill with my dog and I saw a long body, it had a shape, and I said, 'That's got to be a body.'"
Chaves said she went home and returned to the shore of the river with a pair of binoculars and a friend, who called police.
Hetrick said the man's body was well preserved by the cold water, and that there were no visible signs of trauma on the body.
"At this point we recognize no trauma on him and it could've been a medical event or a lot of other things," Hetrick said. "We'll just have to sift that out as we go along."


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How many ways to use tomatoes?
Picked about 40 tomatoes yesterday morning and thought about how I wanted to use some of these small ones, most are 'Fourth of July.' Not only does that plant put on early tomatoes, it keeps pumping them out all summer.
I made a trip down to the Strip District and picked up cheeses, bread and some dried Italian meats.
The lettuce, tomatoes, arugula and dahlia are from the garden. Buried under the top layer of greens are two types of hot sopressata, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Bra Tenero cheese and olives. When my wife came home I just drizzled some extra virgin olive oil on and good balsamic vinegar over the dish. This is actually the last course of the meal. The appetizer was figs wrapped in prosciutto, main was steaks from Yarnick's Farm then the salad.
It was a heavenly dinner.
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PASCAGOULA, Miss -- Gov. Haley Barbour will hold a news conference at 5 p.m. today at the Command Readiness Training Center near the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, said press secretary Dan Turner.
The time of news conference could change slightly due to weather, Turner added.
The chairman of the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee said today that he's satisfied with the federal response so far to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
However, Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., told The Associated Press that at some point, his committee will review the performance of the Department of Homeland Security, including the Coast Guard.
"I think it's an all-hands-on-deck approach to the problem right now, then we'll look at the response later," Thompson said in a telephone interview from Washington.
Thompson said that based on information he has been given so far about the Coast Guard, "they've done all they could."
The Coast Guard is working with oil company BP to deploy floating booms, skimmers and chemical dispersants, and has set controlled fires to burn the oil off the water's surface.
An estimated 200,000 gallons of oil a day are spewing into the gulf, and BP is trying to plug an underground leak that started after an April 20 explosion on a drilling rig. The blast killed 11 rig workers.
The Deepwater Horizon rig, operated by BP and owned by Transocean Ltd., sank two days after the explosion.
Thompson said the House Homeland Security Committee will review whether Deepwater Horizon had been properly inspected before the explosion.
There will be a "tremendous price tag" for the cleanup, he said.
"At the end of the day, the liability lies squarely on the shoulders of BP," Thompson said.
President Barack Obama has also said BP will be required to pay for the response and cleanup.
Oil started reaching Louisiana late Thursday, and Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour said he's been alerted that oil could reach land in his state by Saturday.
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Hoosier taxpayers will get some income tax cut Governor Pence has been calling for - sort of. Indiana House and Senate Leaders announced Thursday they've agreed on a new two year budget for the state, and it'll be voted on today in the final day of legislative activities. There's language in the bill that will give Hoosiers 3 percent off their income taxes starting January first 2015, and another 2 percent on the first day of 2017. Lawmakers point out the deal includes inheritance tax repeal, and an already planned cut in corporate income taxes - boasting the mix of tax cuts is something few other states in the country can claim. Governor Pence called the plan a win for Hoosiers. Democrats say the income tax cut amounts to roughly $114 a year for the average family - not much of a stimulator for the economy. The new budget does pay for, however: full Medicaid coverage for prenatal care, a $215 million per year increase for roadwork - plus another $200 million in reserve for future work, $35 million for additional caseworkers at the DCS, and a an estimated two billion dollar reserve in state accounts.
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OC pounds Shoreline into submission
Clay Blackwood was happy the Olympic Rangers bats heated up in time to wallop North Division rivals Shoreline. But that was about all he and the team were happy with in the 20-7 and 13-6 wins Tuesday.
Yes and no, Blackwoood said. We didnt play particularly well overall, intensity and stuff. Except we hit the snot out of the ball.
That was evident in the numbers, as OC outhit the Dolphins (10-16, 8-10 in North Division play) 37-21.
While Blackwood said he was not impressed with the teams effort in the wins, he knows his team will bounce back.
Were in good shape right now, Blackwood said of his Rangers (14-13, 13-9). But we have to continue winning.
OC is now back above the .500 mark overall this season, in third place in the NWAACCs North Division.
For Katie Robertson and Becky Hardison, the games were particularly memorable.
Robertson, a freshman outfielder out of South Kitsap, hit a pair of homers in the 20-7 win, going 4-5 on the day. Both homers were her first this season. A freshman first baseman out of Klahowya, Hardisons though was even more special as she crushed a pinch-hit grand slam.
Thats the first ever home run in her life, Blackwood said. She hit the ball hard. We just worked with her on her swing last week. That day before, we made a couple adjustments and it paid off. It was a laser beam too. No cheap home run.
The bats were just fine on Tuesday on the whole, with Emily Cox going 6-8 with 4 doubles and a homer in the series. Central Kitsap grad Brittany Waldon also connected for a grand slam in the first game, going 5-9 overall. Brandie Jones, a sophomore out of Klahowya, also was huge, going 4-9 with homers in both contests.
And while the bats were alive Tuesday, Blackwood said he hopes the team can keep them hot against more stiff competition as the Rangers try to shorten the distance between them and North leaders Bellevue (22-4, 18-2) and Everett (25-7, 17-1).
Were not hitting better pitching right now, Blackwood said. I think they get a little tense against tougher competition. I just wish we could challenge the upper two. We did against Bellevue. I just wish we could continue to be in there with those teams.
Freshman pitcher Brittany Wilkinson got the complete game wins in both contests. He said the combination of Wilkinson on the mound and Jones emerging defensive play have both been keys to the teams success thus far.
Brittany, shes had to carry the load there, Blackwood said. Defensively, Brandie Jones has really come on at second base. Shes made some really good plays. And with the bat too. Shes been hitting the ball hard all year.
With Cox and Robertson coming on offensively, Blackwoood said the teams bats should continue to be an asset heading toward the postseason.
Emily is really coming around with the bat, Cox said. We need her bat. Its the same with Katie Robertson. She was struggling for a while but I think shes found her stroke.
The wins wrapped up a busy streak for the Rangers, completing eight games in seven days. Blackwood said he enjoys the streak in that it helps prepare the team for the busy postseason, but at the same time, thats also why he doesnt like it.
In some senses its good, Blackwood said. With us, with only one pitcher it can hurt us. Brittany has got to throw every inning for us. She could get worn out. But Ive always said, games are the best way to learn.
As such, the team is getting ready to travel to to Wenatchee for the annual crossover tournament. The tournament itself, however, has been changed, leaving the name somewhat deceiving.
Unfortunately its not a tournament this time, Blackwood said. Were just playing four straight games. Its a little disappointing.
But that doesnt mean the games will be without benefit.
Its gonna give us a chance to challenge ourselves, Blackwood said. Its some good competition. Were kid of resting up now for a few days. Were kind of battered and bruised.
But if OC can come out of the tournament all right, Blackwood believes his team can put a little more pressure on the divisions frontrunners.
The little things are starting to happen, he said.
The Rangers return home Tuesday against Edmonds (0-18).
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Visual Methods at the Crossroads
Published: Saturday, 13 July 2013
By: John Grady
This article is published with the online journal "Forum: Qualitative Social Research"
Visual research methods in the social sciences are at a crossroads. They currently occupy a specialized niche in a restricted range of qualitative research. They should be re-imagined in collaboration with more traditional modes of social scientific inquiry and contribute to the development of a more well-rounded understanding of human social development...
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text: The hook for the Landmark Saloon (4847 SE Division St., 894-8132, thelandmarksaloon.com), a newish country-twanged watering hole on Southeast Division, is the soundtrack—owners and local musicians Tim Hawk and Erica Nukaya have filled the chambers of this converted house with the scratchy, careworn voices of Merle Haggard, George Jones and Ernest Tubb. It works. From the Pendleton blankets hanging on the walls and gorgeous split log bar to the barrel tables and Ball jars they serve your drinks in, Landmark is old-timey done right. Now, excuse me, pardner, but I've got a High Plains Drifter (tequila spiked with lemon and bitter Aperol and sweetened with agave, $8) coming my way.


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But, Burton said Friday, they talked about it and settled the issue:
"It's not like Junior causes a bunch of wrecks or like he doesn't have respect. He's one of the most respectful race car drivers out there," Burton said.
"He and I had an incident in the (Daytona) 500," he said. "I was upset about it, he and I had a great conversation because I respect him and he respects me. Junior has a lot of respect for the history of the sport, has a lot of respect for the other driver, but he's going to make mistakes. The same way that Jimmie Johnson it, the same way Tony Stewart is, the same way I am -- we make mistakes and the question is how many do you make? Junior doesn't make a lot of them."
Earnhardt also discussed the conversation on Friday:
"It was a situation where I think I was a lap down and I was trying to get back up there toward the front and I come off of (turn) two and had a good run," he said. "He was on the inside of somebody and I made it three-wide and we just had a restart so everybody's tires were pretty good so I thought it was okay. We had been going three-wide a lot and there was big sense of urgency at that point of the race due to the weather. He was shuffled back and several laps later he wrecked. He was like, 'Man you doing what you did put me in that position 10 laps later.' I'm like, 'What, I can't be responsible for that.' We just talked about it. He was upset when he first got out of the car when the rain came. I didn't even really remember what he was talking about. He was like, 'Why did you take me three-wide,' and I'm like, 'I can't remember everybody that I took three-wide.' I walked down pit road and thought about it and then I remembered so I walked back down there and said, 'Look, man, I know what happened. I remember what happened and I can't be responsible for your wreck five laps later. That's not my responsibility. How can you pin that on me like that?'
"We sat there and debated my ethics and my values and all those things and ended up agreeing that I'm not a jerk and don't race like a jerk. He was just kind of hot under the collar a little bit. Bygones are bygones I suppose. He's a good guy. We've got a good friendship too.
"I've always been too nice and that was the Daytona 500 and I felt like I had the car to win. I felt that way 100 percent also. I wanted to go out there and win the race and I felt like if I could get my lap back I could get it done. I was racing everybody as smart as I could, but I was racing as hard as I could."
So, naturally, Junior was asked if this means no more Mr. Nice Guy.
"Well I'm still a good guy," he said. "But when I feel like I've got a real good opportunity to win and I've got to make up a little ground you've got to race hard. You've got to race hard."


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Storage temperatures for potentially hazardous food items in Washington will shift toward the chillier side this May after a Wednesday morning Board of Health decision.
The Washington State Board of Health unanimously adopted revisions to state food safety requirements at its monthly meeting in Olympia. The updated food code includes a long list of changes, among them the adjustment of temperatures for food storage.
The new rules reduce cold storage for potentially hazardous foods to 41 F or colder and hot holding temperatures to 135 F or hotter. The window of concern regarding pathogen growth in food previously stretched from 45 F to 140 F.
State requirements for hot and cold food storage are defined by the nature of bacteria growth, said David Gifford, Food Safety Program Manager for the Washington State Department of Health.
At about 128 F, some pathogens can grow slowly but most cannot survive. The previous hot storage limit of 140 F allowed for a wide buffer zone that considered faulty thermometers, problems with equipment and human error. Members of the food industry argued that reducing the buffer from 12 degrees to 7 degrees would still allow for adequate safety while minimally reducing energy costs.
The DOH expects that 135 F will still serve to eliminate heat-sensitive bacteria.
The cold storage temperature dropped 4 degrees for similar bacteria-based reasons. Pathogens grow at temperatures warmer than 45 F. The drop to 41 F will provide a buffer to protect against foodborne illnesses, according to the DOH.
Jan Gee, president and CEO of the Washington Food Industry Association, said restaurant and store owners believe the storage temperature changes, particularly the decrease for hot storage, will also improve the quality of food products.
Decisions to adjust temperature requirements for potentially hazardous foods are backed by both scientific research and industry input, Gifford said.
"There are impacts. We have to change our education, change our materials, change our inspection forms every time we make a temperature change," Gifford said. "We don't want to change the temperature just to make a temperature change."
Aaron Henderson, a program manager with Clark County Public Health, attended the meeting on behalf of the Washington State Environmental Health Directors Group to voice the group's approval of the updated code.
He said it is important when making changes like these for those involved to remain aware of the scientific backing behind decisions while striking a "public chord" that keeps requirements realistic for food providers and consumers.
"Our food chair and our food committee was very impressed with how this was done," Henderson said. "There was a real sense that people were heard."
Following the code's adoption, the next steps will be training stakeholders in new requirements and preparing for implementation, Gifford said.
Washington code directs the board to develop rules that protect public health, including in public locations that sell food, said Keith Grellner, the board's Environmental Health Committee Chair. The code also instructs members of the board to consider the most recent federal regulations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Washington's current policy on food safety for stores, restaurants and other establishments has been in place since 2005 and is based on the 2001 FDA code. Wednesday's update corresponds with the 2009 FDA guidelines.
The board began the task of updating food regulations several years ago with a core work group that met 11 times during 2010 and 2011, policy analyst Ned Therien said. The work group explored options and developed the language of the final code.
"To me, this is kind of like a wedding," Gifford said. "You spend a lot of years planning it, then it's over before you know it."
The process involved not only the core work group, but also sub committees and sub-sub committees, he said.
The group is also working on incorporating the updated language into the Washington Administrative Code to make future revisions easier. This time around, the members had to deal with what Gifford called a "rainbow document" with "five different colors and six different fonts to tell you what you're looking at." Building the revised rules into the WAC will eliminate some of the confusion inherent in a long revision process, he said.
"This is obviously a huge, huge undertaking, but it is really important," said Dr. Patricia Ortiz, board member and family physician from Wenatchee, Wash. "I think it's very important that people feel comfortable with the safety of their food supplies when they're eating away from home."Gee said the code is not without its challenges for food providers. The requirements will likely lead to increased expenses for food storage, including changes in refrigeration at stores and restaurants.
Other revisions adopted into the Washington code Wednesday include updated requirements for tracking and documentation of wild mushroom harvesting, more flexible guidelines for preschools and permission for food services to refill beverage cups with non-hazardous liquids, among numerous other changes.