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The Heartwrenching Story Of A Mother Giving Up Her Baby For Adoption As Told In Photos
In her haunting photo essay My Baby, Not My Child, 25-year-old Callie Mitchell documents her decision to give her unborn son up for adoption. These pictures depict the stages of her pregnancy: from her initial joy to her boyfriend's departure; from her early decision to keep the child to her choice of adoptive parents; from the depths of depression to the delivery room.
My name is Callie Mitchell. I'm a 25-year-old photographer from Cedar Rapids with a dream to wander the world to capture the minuscule moments of my surroundings. But my dream was momentarily interrupted. A spontaneous moment leading to an unplanned life change. Not a mistake. Definitely a surprise. No matter how in love the father and I were, no matter if we were meant for each other or not, we didn't have a fighting chance after my countless lies.
And so I placed this marvelous creature in the hands of people I knew would love him the way I would and care for him in ways I could not. This sense of sadness that I foster — it's my fault. I wasn't living right. This is my baby, but he's not my child.
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Over the years in MLS, the Portland Timbers and Los Angeles Galaxy have produced some memorable matches in terms of goals, efforts and actions, and their latest battle on May 11 certainly lived up to those expectations. However, unlike the previous battles where a plethora of goals came raining down, the only rain on the day really was provided by excessive sunlight and a barrage of controversial plays in stoppage time for both sides. In the end, the Galaxy and Timbers played to a wild 1 all draw that left both sides in a conundrum – while the teams could leave Providence Park with a point and some satisfaction, they would also be frustrated at certain developments that ultimately determined the outcome of the match. Just like last week, the Timbers used some late match magic to secure a result.
Timbers Coach Caleb Porter had a week's training to determine if he wanted to make any alterations to the group that produced the Timbers' first win of 2014 – a hard fought 3 to 2 victory over D.C. United with the result determined by a late Maximiliano Urruti goal – but the manager decided to leave the starters intact from that match. Donovan Ricketts would again be in goal, with Michael Harrington, Jack Jewsbury, Pa Modou Kah and Futty Danso flanking in defense. In the middle, it would be the familiar trio of Will Johnson, Diego Chara and Diego Valeri with Valeri in the more attacking role in support of the triumvirate of forwards – Steve Zakuani out left, Gaston Fernandez in the middle and Darlington Nagbe out right. Urruti would be one of the key options off the bench for Portland, along with Alvas Powell, Ben Zemanski, Andrew Weber, Norberto Paparatto, Kalif Alhassan and Michael Nanchoff. The bench would end up being instrumental in this match, especially after an early injury impacted the Timbers' rotation.
Los Angeles was dealing with a slew of injuries within their roster as Omar Gonzalez would not be available with an ankle injury, so Galaxy Coach Bruce Arena was forced to scramble to fill his backline. While regulars A.J. DeLaGarza and Leonardo would start, they would be supported by veteran Dan Gargan and relatively untested Kofi Opare in front of starting goalkeeper Jaime Penedo. Arena also pulled a slightly different formation with a diamond in the midfield with Juninho settling in as the defensive midfielder on the grouping with Baggio Husidic and Stefan Ishizaki along the wings. Landon Donovan would assume his familiar role of attacking midfielder at the top of the diamond, tasked with feeding forwards Robbie Keane and Rob Friend with various chances. The Galaxy would also have limited availability from Robbie Rogers, who was working back from injury and, Marcelo Sarvas, currently dealing with an MCL strain, while they've worked to find ample time to play Gyasi Zardes and Ishizaki within their formation.
First Half Thoughts: It was certainly a rash of hurried, but ultimately purposeful defending by the Timbers as the Galaxy put intense pressure on Ricketts in the first five minutes with shots by Keane, Ishizaki and Juninho. After settling down a bit, the Timbers were forced to make an early change after Keane and Harrington collided and the Timbers defender came up with a balky ankle. Alvas Powell entered the match, which pushed Jewsbury out to left back while the youngster took over at right back. The Galaxy spent time pressuring, but Portland remained diligent and composed even if their clearances and passing were a bit sloppy and rushed. Valeri and Fernandez did release some pressure with a string of corners for the Timbers around the 10 minute mark, but the Galaxy resumed attacking soon after this flurry.
Both sides traded some back and forth action, but Friend challenged Ricketts with a missile during the run of play in the 32nd minute that was much closer to the goal that I think the Timbers realized. Valeri created a 1 v 1 chance in the 34th minute off a turnover to go right at Penedo, but Opare made a great tackle to dispossess the ball. Minutes earlier, Kah had made a similar play on Keane that drew a slight lecture from Center Official Armando Villarreal, but the replays showed it was a clean challenge. This seemed to be the theme of the first half – stout but fragmented defending that seemed just on the edge, but it was effective enough to stop the threats. The play of the first half for me was in the 40th minute when Donovan had a full head of steam charging towards goal, but as he reached the Timbers' box, Chara simply came up from behind and tapped the ball away cleanly without making the foul. While Portland's offense lacked some composure and polish, the defense was doing their best to keep the score line at zeroes.
Second Half Thoughts: Neither side chose to make any changes, but the Timbers were eventually forced to make another change due to injury. After Valeri put a shot at Penedo that rebounded out to Nagbe for another shot and save, Chara fell cumbersomely in making a challenge in the 55th minute that required medical attention. Prior to this, Powell had made a wonderful run forward but lost the ball too easily and the Timbers were forced to scramble defend. The counter forced a dangerous slide tackle from Johnson in the box, but he made the play cleanly. While Chara was getting medical attention, Gargan earned a caution for slamming Zakuani to the turf with a hard tackle. As Chara returned to the match, Valeri put a free kick in the box that hit Futty's head in tempo, but the shot struck the far post and Busidic eventually cleared for a corner.
Chara eventually gave way to Zemanski, which significantly altered Porter's available option, but the sub nearly got a goal in the 69th minute off a chip pass that Penedo was able to stop. Fernandez was pulled for Urruti in the 77th minute for tactics, pushing Valeri into a more forward role and the Timbers looked slightly more direct in their approach. However, the Galaxy nearly broke the match open in the 81st minute off consecutive shots by Keane and Donovan that Ricketts was able to stop. Zardes eventually entered the match in the 84th minute and on his first offensive play, he put a cross through the box that was dangerous but no teammate was near. The action and pace were picking up all over the pitch, but it would be stoppage time when the match scoring would finally break open.
In the 2nd minute of stoppage, Gargan made a deep throw from the northeast corner towards the Timbers box that bounced in the box. Danso apparently looked at Ricketts to see if he was coming to collect, but instead it was Keane that pounced on the ball and he headed it past a stunned Timbers defense that committed a cardinal sin of defense. While the Timbers pressured on the kickoff and created another corner, the ball ended up flying out to mid pitch for Juninho, who was completely clear on goal with no defender in sight. As he approached the Timbers box with Ricketts leaving his line, Nagbe came flying from the right to bump him shoulder to shoulder and Villarreal chose not to make the foul call. After dodging a bullet there, Ricketts played a long goal kick out right that fell for Valeri, who bumped it forward for Johnson with Danso in support. Futty dropped the ball back to Will, who calmly found Valeri to the right with three players surrounding him in the box. Valeri calmly tapped a shot towards the opposite post that flew over Penedo's arm and spun into the goal to level the match and set off a wild celebration.
Final Thoughts: As the Galaxy surrounded Villarreal with varying complaints about a lack of calls for their side, I have to say that Villarreal actually called a pretty even match for both side. While each team could point to missed calls and phantom fouls that seemed really odd to call, neither side was really victimized by the officiating. For Portland, it was another case of the offense struggling to find their finishing touch with the defense playing frenetically but mostly effectively until they made one significantly glaring error. While the error often was enough for the Timbers to concede all the points, this wasn't the case here as Valeri was able to give his team a lifeline with an incredibly composed goal to seal the draw. It wasn't a completely satisfying result as the Timbers still need to address some issues – patience and finishing on offense, organization and communication on defense, but they gained a point for their troubles.
For more perspective on the match and a full list of player evaluations, click here for the second part of my match report.
Kip Kesgard, community blogger
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Interview: Allan Durand (2012 Nicholl Winner) — Part 6January 19th, 2013 by Scott
Allan Durand's original screenplay "Willie Francis Must Die Again" is an amazing real-life story and a script that won Allan a 2012 Nicholl fellowship. However the story behind the story is also quite remarkable, one I'm happy to share with you through this interview.
I will be posting the whole interview over the course of this week, and for those of you who think the only people who break into Hollywood as screenwriters are young USC or NYU grads, Allan's saga will dispel that myth quite nicely.
Today in Part 6, Allan reveals more insights into his approach to the craft of screenwriting.
Scott: What's your writing process like?
Allan: Nights and weekends are usually when I get started. I get on a roll and I write a few days in a row at night when I get home from work. I owe a lot of my successes to the fact that network television is so bad and there's really nothing to watch on television at night. But there's nothing else to do. And then, weekends. Before, airplanes used to be my favorite. Going out to Los Angeles, that's three hours where the phone can't ring and nothing else can happen. But I'll go in spurts. I'll write a few days in a row and then I'll stop for few days and I won't. I'll write a few days in a row again and at some point, I can't stop. I just can't wait to get home to get back to it when it's really flowing good.
But if I can give advice to any screenwriter, I'd say don't do it like me. There's no rhyme or reason with me. I have a shotgun approach to it and I do it when I can and when I feel like it. That's not the way to do it, but I've been toying with it off and on for 30 years now. So far, so good. If I spent more time, I would probably have had more success earlier and all that.
I was very fortunate. I got to take a creative writing course here at the local university. I was already practicing law. Teaching at the time was Earnest Gaines, who wrote "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" and several other award winning books. His six rules of becoming a good writer were read, read, read, write, write, write. I think that's probably as well as you could synthesize it.
Scott: I guess screenwriters could add watch, watch, watch, as in movies, right?
Allan: Yeah. When you pass by church, light a few candles, because luck never hurt anyone.
Scott: In your comments at the ceremony when you accepted the Nicholl Fellowship, you asked a really great question: "When did age and experience become a negative for screenwriters?" Could you elaborate on that?
Allan: My good friend Glen Petrie is members of the Writers Guild, and he had told me about that true story that I mentioned about being a writer, you have this program for disadvantaged minority writers, and one of the minorities was anybody over 50. I wouldn't have any luck pitching anything, and I just started wondering, is that a fact? I went and talked to a very good friend of mine at a [TV] network. A good friend of mine who is in development, and I asked him. I said, "I'm in my 50s, am I wasting my time here? Is it that bad?"
He said, "If you work in television, yes, you're wasting your time at your age." He said, "But in feature films, I don't think it's a factor." I just was looking for something to bring up to distinguish myself from the other four people who were…five people getting up there and all saying thank you very much. I was looking for a chance to be a smart aleck, is what is was. [laughs]
Scott: It's a legitimate point. And you mentioned David Seidler [screenwriter, The King's Speech]. I talked to him about this subject, too, and I think your friend is right. The TV side of things, it's a younger person's field. But the feature side does seem to have more openness toward older writers.
Allan: Yeah, because on the television side, you're looking, from what I understand in the industry, but you're looking to get a job working on a show. In the feature film business, if you can get somebody to read your script, if it's a great script and they love it, it's a great script and they love it. They're not looking at you to direct it or star in it or dance the first dance with them at the prom. I do believe it's a whole different thing.
Scott: The Nicholl this year bears that out. You're from Louisiana, and over 50. Another Nicholl winner Sean Daniels is from South Africa. They say it all the time in Hollywood. It just comes down to writing a great script.
Allan: Bob Broden is old as me with as much gray hair as I have. Certainly, in the Nicholl competition, they don't care. If it's good, you win. If it's not, you don't.
Scott: Are there any parting words of wisdom you want to send out to aspiring writers who will be reading this?
Allan: Based on my limited experience, understand that your chances of ever getting hired to write something or ever selling something is something less than one percent, and that's just math. When you look at how many people are out there, but if you're good and if you've picked a good story and you enter it in enough screenplay contests sooner or later it's going to pop up and somebody's going to see it. I have never tried the inquiry method, where you send an inquiry to a bunch of agents and managers and ask them to read your stuff. I just thought that the…I don't know…I believe that that's tough.
There's a lot of screenplay contests out there and these guys pay attention to who wins them. If you want to break out of the pack, I think that's probably far and away the best way to try to get it done.
This wraps up my interview with Allan Durand. Please stop by comments to thank Allan for taking the time to share his thoughts and post any follow-up questions you may have.
Allan is repped by WME and Madhouse Entertainment.


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There were a slew of much-anticipated sightings for Tulane fans in the Green Wave men's basketball's home debut Tuesday night in front of 1,651. Some of the Olive and Blue nation got its first look inside the newly renovated arena, now called Devlin Fieldhouse. It was the men's team's first outing in the venue.
The fans also got to see highly regarded Riverside Academy product Louis Dabney and a healed-up veteran swingman Kendall Timmons, who hasn't played since January.
But the best thing of all for the Green Wave faithful was seeing Tulane score its first win of the season, a 65-55 victory against Bethune-Cookman in its opening game of the Joe Cipriano Nebraska Classic.
The victory was much welcomed after Tulane opened the season with a 79-61 loss at Georgia Tech Nov. 9.
Tulane now has the 2-0 lead in the overall series against Bethune-Cookman. The Green Wave defeated the Wildcats 97-66 Dec. 28, 1994 in New Orleans.
It wasn't a pretty night of basketball despite the happy Tulane ending. The Green Wave shot 30.4 percent from the floor in the second half on 7-of-23 shooting and only out-rebounded a much smaller Wildcats lineup, 39-34. The teams both had 15 turnovers and Bethune-Cookman committed 29 fouls to give Tulane a chance to redeem itself from shooting 32.7 percent from the floor.
Sophomore guard Ricky Tarrant led all with 21 points. But Tarrant got banged into the point total -– making 11-of-14 shots from the foul line.
"We made some shots here and there," Tarrant said. "But we know when we get stops and rebounds and push the ball, we'll get to the free throw line. Coach preached that just because they are in a zone, keep pushing the ball and get to the free throw line and that's what we did tonight."
Josh Davis, a junior forward, scored 14 after hitting only 3-of-11 shots from the floor. But like Tarrant, he excelled at the line, making 8-of-9 there and collecting nine rebounds.
There was much interest in Dabney, gauging by the fan noise when he made plays. Dabney, a 6-foot-3, 210-pound freshman, played only five minutes but got thundering applause for pulling down a rebound.
The Olive and Blue nation also saw Kendall Timmons play for the first time since January. Timmons went down with a ruptured Achilles heel injury nearly a year ago. But he showed signs of his old slashing self when he fought hard for an offensive rebound in the first half and got the lay-up and the foul. With the free throw, Tulane closed the Bethune-Cookman lead to 26-23 with 7:44 left.
The latter shot is what made the difference for Tulane in the first half. The Green Wave powered to a 37-31 halftime lead by drawing fouls with penetrations in the paint. Bethune-Cookman committed 16 fouls in the first half alone and Tulane shot 19-of-23 from the free throw line in the opening half (82.6 percent). That helped atone for 34.6 percent shooting from the field.
Tarrant was a case in point. Tarrant hit on only one shot from the floor in the first half but carved his way into being the leading first-half scorer by hitting 10-of-12 foul shots. He went to halftime with 12 points.
Josh Davis, Kendall Timmons and Tre Drye slashed into the lane throughout the opening half. The three were a combined 6-of-16 from the field. Davis, however scored 10 first half points and pulled down six rebounds.
Adrien Coleman and Mikel Trapp led the Wildcats with nine points each in the first half. The Wildcats shot 44.4 percent from the floor on 12-of-27 shooting before halftime.
Two technical free throws from Ben Cherry gave Tulane its first lead of the contest with 5:59 remaining in the first half. His second foul shot put the Green Wave ahead, 27-26; Tulane never trailed from there.
Timmons finished with eight points and six rebounds after playing 35 minutes. Tre Drye scored six points, Jordan Callahan chipped in five as did Ben Cherry for Tulane.
The Green Wave continues its docket in the Nebraska Classic with a 12:30 p.m. Friday home game against Nebraska-Omaha.


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Jesper Parnevik won over $15 million and five events on the PGA Tour. He added four more wins on the European Tour.
He is 47 years old and has struggled over the past few years to compete with the young guys that dominate the golf world today.
Parnevik nicknamed "Spaceman" has always been known for his edgy style on and off the golf course. For years he sported the bicycle cap with the upturned bill. His wardrobe ensemble featured snug European cut trousers and bright colors that got him camera time at every tournament. He has been described as eclectic and flamboyant; both understatements.
Perhaps Jesper's real claim to fame is the fact that he is credited with introducing his au pair Elin Nordegren to Tiger Woods. Well you know the rest of that story.
He injured his hand in a boating accident and played on tour in 2012 with a medical exemption. Of the 14 events that he has entered over the past two years he has only made four cuts and earned $48,000.
Evidently Parnevik has had too much time on his hands because he made this video that is taking the golf world by storm.
Jesper Parnevik Goes \"Gangnam Style\"
Parnevik was the son of a famous Swedish entertainer. He must be trying to channel some of those early comedy bits that he watched his father perform.
The "Golf Boys" are rumored to be producing a new video effort late this year.
Is this what the modern golf game has come down to?
What would Bobby Jones and Ben Hogan think?


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AUBURN, Alabama -- Auburn wants to keep two streaks going, and to do so the Tigers must break one important one on the road tonight at South Carolina.
The Tigers are on a two-game winning streak, yes, but despite the recent success they remain one of five SEC teams to not yet win a road game this season.
Recent trends are on Auburn's side tonight to snap that skid as an underdog: the Tigers have not lost to South Carolina in four years.
"Us older guys know how important it is to get a road SEC win, especially when you are trying to get on a roll like we are right now," Auburn senior forward Allen Payne said.
Auburn (10-9, 2-6 SEC) has won two straight games, but must now hit the road, where the Tigers have lost 13 straight games. The Tigers are a tad more confident after starting the SEC schedule 0-6. They're coming off home victories against rival Alabama and Georgia, and travel to face South Carolina (8-13, 1-7), which has struggled under second-year coach Frank Martin.
Game time is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN3.
The Gamecocks, however, have played better of late, losing 75-71 after building a double-digit lead at Ole Miss just a few days after blowing out Texas A&M at home by 28 points.
"We are just trying to find some success on the road, but more importantly I'm just focused on us getting better," Auburn coach Tony Barbee said. "If we keep doing what we are doing, focusing on the little things - making free throws, rebounding the ball, blocking out on defense - then that breakthrough on the road is coming as well."
A win tonight against South Carolina would provide the fourth-year Auburn coach his first three-game SEC winning streak in a single season and the first for Auburn since 2009.
Auburn can match its SEC win total from last season (3) with a win tonight in Columbia, S.C., where the Tigers have not lost since 2009.
"We know we have to stay focused and not get complacent," Auburn center Asauhn Dixon-Tatum said. "We are still 2-6 and that's not where we want to be. We feel like those two wins are great, it's a confidence booster, but we still have to keep winning."


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Retailers would have to charge the fee beginning in 2014, and offer only recyclable paper or plastic bags by 2015. They'll have the option of rewarding customers who use reusable bags. A bag fee is a good idea, and much better than an earlier proposal that would have banned plastic bags altogether.
Who hasn't grimaced at seeing a landscape despoiled by shreds of a plastic bag flapping off a tree branch, or snagged on shrubbery? And we don't need to tell you what happens when plastic bags clog storm drains.
Closer to home is the deterioration of Barnegat Bay, caused in large part from overdevelopment and the run-off of fertilizers. Gov. Chris Christie pledged early in his term to clean up the bay. He has some achievements in this area, including the planned shutdown of the Oyster Creek nuclear plant that has warmed the bay's water and led to its decline. He also signed off on new controls for the use of fertilizers. Funds have been dedicated for improved storm water basins.
All good, but not nearly enough to reverse the continuing onslaught of pollutants and heal Barnegat Bay at last. Christie blocked bills that would have charged fees to developers and homeowners in Ocean County to clean the bay, and conditionally vetoed another bill that would have finally set standards for how much pollution to permit in the bay.
A senate committee has advanced the bag-fee bill, and it should find bipartisan approval.


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PROVIDENCE, R.I. - In public celebrations and intimate ceremonies, gay couples exchanged vows Thursday in Minnesota and Rhode Island as the number of places where same-sex couples can wed grew to more than a quarter of U.S. states.
Dozens of gay couples began getting hitched at the stroke of midnight in Minnesota, the largest Midwestern state where it is now legal to do so. In Rhode Island, the last New England state to allow same-sex marriage, weddings began at 8:30 a.m., when municipal offices opened.
Zachary Marcus and Gary McDowell were married Thursday afternoon at Providence City Hall by Mayor Angel Taveras. McDowell, 28, a Harvard Medical School researcher, was born in Northern Ireland. The recent Supreme Court decision striking down a law denying federal benefits to married gay couples means he can petition for permanent residency.
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Lisa Kesser, of Providence, R.I., front, reacts while completing paper work to obtain a marriage license with her partner of 20 years Dorcey Baker, behind center, at City Hall, in Providence, Thursday.
"It was important for us that it be the first day," said Marcus, 25, a Brown University medical student. "It's a personal day for us, and it's also a great political victory."
As of Thursday, same-sex couples can marry in 13 states and in Washington, D.C. The national gay rights group Freedom to Marry estimates that 30 percent of the U.S. population now lives in places where gay marriage is legal.
In Minneapolis, an estimated 1,000 people packed into City Hall at midnight to celebrate 46 same-sex weddings officiated by Mayor R.T. Rybak. Several Hennepin County judges performed 21 more in the City Council's chambers.
"I didn't expect to cry quite that hard," said a beaming Cathy ten Broeke, who with Margaret Miles was the first gay couple to wed at City Hall.
"We do," the couple and their 5-year-old son, Louie, said to cheers as they promised to be a family.
Gov. Mark Dayton had proclaimed Aug. 1 to be "Freedom to Marry Day" in Minnesota. Celebrations in Rhode Island were more muted, which advocates said was probably because so many nearby states already allow same-sex marriage.


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A shuttle bus to the Railway Station runs every 30 minute, where you can take trains for different destinations (Railway Station Lamezia Terme Centrale tel: 1478 88088).
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Wildcats stay unbeaten in league | Volleyball
The Oak Harbor High School volleyball team remained undefeated in league play with a 3-1 win over visiting Everett Tuesday, Sept. 27.
The Wildcats won 25-21, 25-17, 19-25, 25-23 in lifting their league record to 3-0, 4-2 overall.
Taylor Nienhuis passed out 37 assists, setting up Kayleigh Harper for 14 kills and Janine DeGuzman for 13.
Harper also had three blocks and Christina Alexander 31 digs to pace the defense.
Coach Kerri Molitor said Kelsey Rankin and Hannah Salmons played "solid" games with no hitting errors.
Molitor said the win over Everett (1-2, 4-2) was a "tough match" and "both teams played hard."
"We had a lot of errors," Molitor said, "but made some smart choices at the end. We continue to work hard and improve as a steam...We are excited to be 3-0 in league but are taking it one game at a time."
Oak Harbor heads to Shorecrest (0-4, 1-5) Thursday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m.
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NESOL lidder
The New England Model NESOL is a custom packaging system designed to effectively and efficiently mate snap-on lids to their containers.
The Snap-On Lidding System works in conjunction with the customer's continuous motion conveyor, transporting the containers to the timing screw which delivers them to the lid application position. Lids are fed from a bulk hopper via an elevator to the sorter bowl. The sorter bowl drive is controlled by a sensor that ensures the proper quantities of lids are fed directly down to the lid chute via either gravity, air-veyor or belt conveying system, positioning the lids for mating to the filled containers. The lids are then compressed onto the containers by an overhead pressure roller system. Lidded containers are then released to the customer's conveyor for further processing.
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A slew of fake ODOT checks are being used in an international money-laundering scheme -- rather racy for the typically more sedate state roads agency.
In the scam, recipients are asked via e-mail to represent a Dr. David Owen in return for a check that they are directed to cash, keep 10 percent and wire transfer the remainder, according to state officials.
Several of the fake ODOT checks, ranging in amounts from $45,787 to $145,787, have shown up in North Carolina, Florida, New York, California, Minnesota and Michigan. A few have been cashed.
As The Desk has reported in the past, consumers should be wary about cashing any checks that they're not expecting or from people they don't recognize. In this case, however, there are few more red flags: They're authorized by Mike Marsh, the agency's former deputy director, and the word Capitol in the address is misspelled as Capiitaol.
The Oregon Department of Justice, which lists international money-transfer schemes high on its annual list of consumer complaints, warned that anyone who cashes the checks could be liable for returning the money and could face criminal charges.
To check the validity of an ODOT check, call 503-986-3900.


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Phi Beta Lambda
Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) is a national organization for students interested in pursuing a business career, however, membership is not exclusive to business majors. Members tour businesses, invite guest speakers to chapter meetings, compete in state, regional and national contests, and become involved in other service and business-related activities. During the fall of 2007, PBL met with the marketing director for the Quad City Mallards and were treated to a hockey game. In the spring of 2008 PBL toured Ashford University's Enrollment Center to learn more about the positions, opportunities, and vision of Ashford's online component.
The mission of Phi Beta Lambda is "to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs."
PBL is the collegiate division of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. and has about 11,000 members across the United States. PBL is NOT a fraternity or sorority. Anyone who is interested in pursuing a business or business-related career can join PBL. Currently, our membership includes sports-recreation majors, criminal justice majors, secondary education majors, computer graphic design majors and business majors. There are many opportunities for everyone; any major!
WHAT ARE PBL's GOALS?
- Develop capable, aggressive leadership
- Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work
- Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise
- Encourage members in the development of individual projects, which contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community
- Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism
- Encourage and practice efficient money management
- Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty
- Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals
- Facilitate the transition from school to work
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The Lambda Alpha Phi Chapter was first organized in 1979. The driving force behind this chapter was students Kenly Jones, Dan Phelan and advisers Dr. Charles Bright and Larry Roller. Jones and Phelan believed that there should be some way for the business students to gain experience outside of their classrooms and to meet others interested in business careers. The University of Northern Iowa sponsored the local chapter on February 8, 1980, and the Lambda Alpha Phi Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda was officially installed.
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- I believe education is the right of every person.
- I believe the future depends on mutual understanding and cooperation among business, industry, labor, religious, family, and educational institutions, as well as people around the world. I agree to do my utmost to bring about understanding and cooperation among all of these groups.
- I believe every person should prepare for a useful occupation and carry on that occupation in a manner that brings the greatest good to the greatest number.
- I believe every person should actively work toward improving social, political, community, and family life.
- I believe every person has the right to earn a living at a useful occupation.
- I believe every person should take responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in a manner that brings credit to self, associates, school, and community.
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In the nearly 40 years PBL has been united with the March of Dimes, it has consistently ranked as the top clubs and organizations fund-raising partner, raising more than $15 million. This year will be no different. Ashford University's Phi Beta Lambda will once again be raising money for the March of Dimes. Every little bit will help and will make a significant difference in helping a family bring home their newborn baby. Join PBL and give back to make a positive impact in the community.
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What's ahead for the arts in our area in 2013? The short answer is a lot. You don't have to leave central Pennsylvania to experience the results of creative, imaginative programming of all sorts.
Chad Barger, executive director of the Cultural Enrichment Fund, said 2012 has been a year of steady audience growth and improved financial support for the fund's members. Organizations are tracking ahead of last year, he said, and signs are that this growth will continue.
One positive outcome of the economic downturn, Barger said, is arts organizations are more willing to collaborate, working together to share audiences and resources. This is in contrast to the more competitive atmosphere that existed before 2008.
Earlier this year, the Cultural Enrichment Fund and the Foundation for Enhancing Communities convened a meeting of arts organizations — attended by more than 30 representatives — to talk about the use of social media and professional development, the first of a series of planned workshops for the agencies they fund to address common concerns.
Bill Lehr, president of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra board and active in statewide and national arts organizations, said cautious optimism continues to dominate the present and future health of the arts.
Signs of strength were obvious, he said, when more than 6,000 seats in The Forum were filled by HSO events over one weekend in December with school and Masterworks concerts and a Youth Symphony concert that attracted a record audience of 500.
As Whitaker Center plans for its 15th anniversary, artists are being booked earlier, said Michael Hanes, president and CEO. "Interesting artists in unusual genres" are booked for this year, including the Bacon Brothers in May and Cuban-born jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval in October. The U.S. Army Jazz Band is slated for a free concert on July 2. Hanes hopes that providing a free annual concert will become a Whitaker Center tradition.
The visual arts are thriving and show every sign of continuing to do so. Everyone benefits from programs like 3rd in the Burg in Harrisburg and First Friday in Lancaster and Mechanicsburg, monthly opportunities for us to look in at galleries in different neighborhoods. These group openings also benefit restaurants and other businesses in the area.
Galleries are popping up everywhere. Middletown has its Arts on Union. Mechanicsburg has several galleries to choose from, from the cutting edge Metropolis Collective and its focus on urban outsider art to its more mainstream neighbor Brath and Hughes Fine Arts.
There are regularly changing group and individual shows all around the area, often with throngs of art lovers attending openings. The free shows provide an opportunity for artists to sell their works and for galleries to help support their expenses through sales commissions.
Susquehanna Art Museum might be steps closer to achieving its goal of a permanent home in midtown Harrisburg, though raising money for its ambitious project isn't easy in this economic climate.
The Art Association of Harrisburg has completed planning through 2014, with its invitational and membership shows, the art school exhibit and the 85th annual Juried Art Show in May.
The association's Carrie Wissler Thomas said she believes there has been a move toward more freedom of expression in the last few years. There's increasing enthusiasm from artists and the public for all of the Art Association's programs, she said.
One new initiative is The MakeSpace, "a citywide collaboration to keep creative collaboration alive in Harrisburg," according to founder Liz Laribee. The intention of The MakeSpace, she said, is to bring about community development through art.
An artist herself, she was thwarted when searching for affordable studio space a couple of years ago. She managed to find a row home at 1916 N. Third St. in Harrisburg and convert it, with volunteers, into a studio and gallery space for artists and writers. Moviate uses the space to show films, and there are plans for dance performances and yoga to be introduced in 2013.
The MakeSpace has attracted a substantial following of artists and community-minded individuals in their 20s and 30s. "If we wait for things to come to us, The MakeSpace wouldn't have happened," Laribee said.
Enthusiasm and visionary ideals tempered with a dose of realistic expectations make the arts prosper. Let's hope the arts continue to flourish in 2013.
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that is not actually a real plan, that is just some fishing in muddy waters. A plan is like well. i advance my pawns, try to force exchange of my bad bishop and go for a winning endgame were i have a big edge and i have the likelihood of winning the endgame or at least have a safe draw at worse.
Plan is like strategy, what you have are just some vague attacking ideas, not bad but far from a plan.
What do you mean it is not a real plan.?it is not a Master plan of course but to me it was clear and i followed it...i mean..it was real! thx anyway
yes what i mean it was just some concept, you need a real plan.
yeah i get it...more detailed and specific plan not just a fantasy position for my pieces..
Sounds like you had a plan to me. Your plan was to attack his kingside. You even came up with the maneuvers to do it. Not all plans involve good/bad bishops and endgames as tetsuo is suggesting.
but you should have an overall plan why you make you pawn moves etc, he just came up later and said From this move i started thinking of a plan.. Bc7 Qd6 g6 Nh5 and sac at g3 for a mating attack! Well here's the outcome of my plan..
As Lasker pointed out playing without a plan is just mindless agression and someone said a bad plan is better then no plan.
Maybe he had a plan before it but he didnt mention it.
Tetsuo cool...i am the one that points how hard is for me to play with a plan..chill out.. :O
Plans are important in chess, but the best plan in the world can't survive tactical weakness. Your 12...Ba6 simply drops a piece to 13.Qa4+. Until you get castles, you always need to keep the possibility of that queen check in mind.
16...Ng4 was also a bit inaccurate. 17.Qa4+ followed by 18.Nxe4 looks very strong for White. And 18.Nxe4 was also probably winning for White. I think you both really underestimated the danger Black was running by keeping his king in the middle. 19.Nxe4 was also very good for Whitre. I don't think either side actually noticed that Black's d-pawn was overworked
22.Nxe4 also gives White a near-winning position. I'm sounding like a broken record here, but you really have to get in the habit of noticing these things. Against a more alert opponent, you would never have gotten a chance to put your plan iin action
After 29...Bd3? White could have won with 30.Qxc7
thx for pointing out the mistakes..but you can see from my posts 7 and 9 i noticed them too!
no offence i appreciated the analysis paulgottlieb!! i just wanted to tell that i have started ''noticing these things''! ;)
And i didn't just came up with it...by looking the position(pawn formation mostly) i came up with it...
Good for you. It's very hard to go back over a winning game and look for your own mistakes. If you're willing to do that, you will surely improve!
I wanna reach a point when i will win without blunders from both sides! Can that be achieved above master level?
In Silman's 3rd edition of Reassess Your Chess he talked about plans. However, in his 4th edition he had decided that players should just follow the trail of imbalances and not think about plans. He wasn't saying all players shouldn't have plans, but rather that until a player reaches a particular level they should just work on using imbalances to decide moves.
I have read the 3rd edition! xD
I used to have contempt for anyone who tried to attack my king... that's playing for tricks and that's what beginners do. Later I realised even very strong players attack the king (duh ) and actually gaining a strong attacking position involves just as much strategy as any other middlegame plan.
Manic13 I thought you had followed some opening plans. There is always other ways of playing, you got the job done. Wanted to know on move 9...Nc6 what was your thoughts. Also move 16...Ng4 your idea behind this move?
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Chandler already with 9 boards! =beast
The Knicks are definitely trying to get through the season w/ as little effort as possible against bad teams. They take the first quarter or two off at times, and then try to turn it on late. Today they were getting booed and fell so far behind that they had to kick it in gear a little earlier.
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Locals blues piano many Henry Gray teams up with Larry Garner in the blues tent. Gray is a monster on the keys and his early sets are always a staple in the blues-lover's diet. After Grey, Leroy "Look away" Jones takes over the Economy Hall stage. Jones describes his music as "traditional New Orleans Jazz with a modern flavor."
After Jone's it's back to the Acura Stage for the Voice of the Wetlands All-stars featuring Tab Benoit, Dr. John, Monk Boudreaux, George Porter Jr., Cyril Neville, Anders Osborne, Johnny Sansone, Johnny Vidocovich & Waylon Thibodeaux. All-star tributes should never be passed up at the Fair Grounds. You never know who might join in for a few.
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I'll be closing out the day with Al Green but before I get there, I'm not going to miss out on the opportunity to catch Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint and Cajun fiddler Michael Doucet and his band Beausoleil.
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Thursday, February 14, 2008
Unbroken - A Story of Love on Valentine's Day
This particular post is part of a series I wrote back in August 2007 about meeting and marrying my husband, Al. Other posts in this series include And That's How I Got My Husband, Comin' In And Out of Your Life, Oh No He DITTENT!, She Leaps, A Quiet Table for Twenty and Light.
I'd lived for years facing a dark fear that something inside me had broken or died during the turbulent, wrenching, surreal months surrounding the end of my first marriage. Convinced that I simply wasn't capable of mature love, and was too foolish and selfish to sustain a committed relationship, I'd set aside hope of true connection with another man. In the early days of dating Al, I prayed God would protect both of our hearts from me. That He would heal the brokenness and give me strength to step out of myself and give this amazing man what he needed, no matter what. I wanted to transcend my own limitations and fears and let God's love lead me to Al's heart. I remember the moment I realized my prayers had been answered - a time of pain and challenge for both of us.
As we enjoyed a year of dating, getting to know one another even better and having, seriously, more fun than humans should be allowed, Al continued his training for triathlons, swimming laps for hours before the sun rose each morning, running nearly 30 miles every weekend, and riding his bike over trails that spanned the city. He began mentioning here and there a pain in his hip, leg and foot, which we both chalked up to overexertion during his strenuous workouts. But as time wore on, the pain grew worse for him and he grudgingly agreed to see a doctor. An MRI revealed a bulging disk in his lower back and the doctor recommended strengthening exercises to realign the spine and relieve pressure on the disk, with prescription painkillers ease Al's suffering in the meantime. Al dutifully followed instructions and did the exercises, trying to limit his use of the pills to only those times when he truly needed them to function. The pain, though, kept coming. And coming. And eventually we sought another doctor for a second opinion. Al endured three epidural blocks before the new doctor determined that the disk had begun to rupture and would require surgery. A surgery very similar to mine, and one that would require as long and as difficult a recovery, as well.
I sat alone in the waiting room as the surgeon worked on Al. Hours went by with no word, and I was so afraid something had gone wrong. After more than five hours total surgery and recovery time, I finaly met Al in his post-op room and saw him as I've never seen him, weakened and vulnerable. He looked at me, and I could immediately feel his utter dependence on me. That first night after the surgery, Al vomited for hours as he reacted to the anesthetic used during the procedure. Unable to move, he needed me to handle it entirely, from holding his head to cleaning him up afterwards. I have never seen anyone so sick in my life, and it was terrifying for me. I still can't even imagine how scared he must have been. All I wanted to do was make it stop, give him relief, hold him still and give him comfort, even for a moment or two. The hospital staff seemed to forget about us except for infrequent checks of Al's vital signs, so we managed through the night, him vomiting and falling back to sleep exhausted, me holding and cleaning and praying and trying to be strong for him.
After daybreak the following day, the nausea finally eased up, and a vague glimmer of my Al shone in those brown eyes again. But we both were transformed now, for good. Those eighteen grueling hours together in the hospital room had deeply expanded our love for and trust in one another, and I realized that God had given me the gift I'd been asking for - proof that I wasn't broken anymore. That I was able to love and give and hurt for Al. And that Al could trust me. We both could.
Al recuperated at my house, in my guest bedroom. He lay flat on his back for the first two weeks and I loved every moment of caring for him. As he gradually regained mobility, we laughed and enjoyed one another as before, but there was a new certainty about our togetherness. I could tell Al boldly that I loved him and know I meant it the way I'd always wanted to mean it.
As Al recovered and returned to the office, our work lives grew more and more stressful and complicated. Our firm, struggling to generate sufficient revenues for its survival in a post-9/11 economy, made deep reductions in staff, and we looked on sadly and angrily as many of our long-time friends and capable colleagues lost their jobs. The atmosphere around the company was grey and oppressive, and scattered the close-knit work family we'd known for years on the winds of suspicion and fear. We did our best to sustain peace and confidence by focusing on doing our jobs and not taking life too seriously. I'd pack a picnic lunch some days and we'd leave the office behind and sit together outside in the warm spring sunshine, just talking about anything other than layoffs and budget cuts and job performance evaluations. Outside of work, we continued to travel and have fun together. Al was feeling much better and we were in love, afterall.
One hot summer day though, everything in our lives changed. Al's position was eliminated, and in the space of a few minutes, our world flipped upside down. He walked away from the firm he'd helped build and shape for nearly twenty years with nothing more than small brown box of his personal belongings. Just like that, he was gone. It is still hard to think and write about that day. Still so painful to picture him leaving the career he'd loved, the people he'd supported and developed and changed forever, the place we'd begun and where we'd done so much of our growing together, never to return.
With the layoff came immense pain, distance, resentment and loneliness. We struggled to maintain our togetherness as forces both inside and outside ourselves pulled and tugged at the seams of who we were as us. The betrayal and devastation Al felt in the wake of the layoff left him angry, cynical, and shaken. Trying to carry on without him, in the same office we'd shared for years, I trudged through each day feeling more and more frustrated, alone, and depressed. In the absence of a real foe to battle, we often unleashed our anger and anxiety on one another. We fought bitterly for the first time since we'd met. We worried about money, about security, about the future.
But these new challenges, like those already behind us, would only prove to strengthen our bond in time. We learned to hold tight to one another as change and uncertainty stormed around us. And in the revelation of Al's vulnerable, breakable side, God taught me how to love this man more selflessly, more confidently, and more completely. Gradually the Nos in my life would turn to Yeses.
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Great post! I need to read the others in the series when I have more time.ReplyDelete
I loved this when you first posted it and again today. It's the perfect post for today and I'm glad you're submitting it.ReplyDelete
oh that made me all teary! You write so well Megan. Thanks for sharing that.ReplyDelete
happy Valentine's day.
There. I just sat down and read all four parts and can I just say? That made my Valentine's Day - waht a wonderful love story.ReplyDelete
I love this story, and it was so nice to reread it again. Happy Valentine's Day.ReplyDelete
That was beautiful! And strong. I could sense the solidity.ReplyDelete
Okay, but I'm a bit angry at the hospital staff now. I got a little distracted there over that part... What are we paying for, anyway? Where's the anti-nausea drug? At least give me a NURSE, or something! PLEASE!
But oh, I do love a happy ending.
Happy Valentine's, Megan.
True love, is a fabulous and beautiful thing. It's also tough, resilient and steady.ReplyDelete
Great post, Shug.
what a sweet, sweet story!ReplyDelete
That was beautiful. Its true love when you can weather the tough storms together and come out stronger.ReplyDelete
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing it again! I'm going to have to go back and read the rest of the story!ReplyDelete
How to even post a comment. This was heart wrenching and true to some extent or another, in all of our lives.ReplyDelete
The only thing I have to respond with is simply" "God never gives us more than we can handle".
My mother says: If you take all of your problems and put them in a bag, then meet 25 people who all have their problems in a bag, spend several hours with them, when you are done you will pick up your own problems and go home.
I just got that lesson. Finally I understand what she meant.
I came back, wandering through again, and had to read it again :)ReplyDelete


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What is, "Recovering from microfracture surgery, Alex?"
For Defensive End Courtney Brown, its an uphill battle.
It's defensive end Courtney Brown, and he's fighting to get back on the playing field after under going an innovative procedure in December on his left knee called microfracture surgery.
Hell be struggling to keep his spot.
Has anyone else noticed this trend of PSU hot draft picks getting injured early in their careers? There was Ki Jana Carter. I believe Jimmy Kennedy started out his camp at St. Louis with an injury. I guess the point Im trying to get to is this: does our strengthening and conditioning program at Penn State prepare our guys for the NFL? If not, why not? Football is obviously an injury-prone sport. Are the PSU injuries just part and parcel of the game, or are our athletes not physically prepared?
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Good question - I have no idea either. Also wondering what the inclement weather policy \ rescheduling will be. Seems thunderstorms are the likely scenario for Sunday AM.
I was there last night to give pointers and advice to the swimmers. Dennis from Wave One says that it will take a lot for him to cancel the race. He doesn't expect to cancel it unless there are some major issues. Rain alone won't stop the show. According to him, there will be no rescheduling and you won't get your money back if it's canceled.
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Dearest Friends,
One of the main goals of my ministry is to reach the unsaved in communities surrounding Cornerstone Baptist Church. The Lord in early 2010 allowed me to begin volunteering in homework tutoring groups and Dialysis visitation which have given opportunities to share the Gospel but recently I began praying about doing more. These ministries usually last about an hour and are only done once a week so it isn't really effective in reaching people in the Aussie culture where you have to develop close relationships with individuals before ministering to them.
Because of this, there is a growing desire in my heart to find a work that I can become involved in three days a week. When God opened the door for a Chaplaincy position at a local High School I believed He had answered that prayer, but since then that opportunity has fallen through. In its place the Lord has given me an opportunity to work with first and second graders at a local school.
The school is a state funded facility located in an area of Melbourne filled with low income housing and immigrants who recently came to Australia. Adding to the students challenges is the fact that most of them come from a bad family background and have little structure or discipline in their lives. This is where the school comes in, giving them a structured environment for learning and also teaching moral values (though it isn't a Christian school).
In 2010 I worked on Tuesdays with a group of boys who literally couldn't be part of any class because they had such serious problems with anger. As the new year started I approached the school about working with them again, and they encouraged me to help with the first and second graders. So now every Wednesday I act as a teachers aid while ministering to sixteen children, none of whom know the Lord. Over the weeks the Lord has laid these children on my heart (began working with them in May) and led me to pray about working with them two or three days a week.
Currently there aren't enough opportunities to work with these young people three times, but they are working on a mentorship program I can become a part of. It would allow me to work with some of the more "active" boys in projects such as planting a veggie patch, playing sports, and cleaning around the school. Please pray that the Lord would open the door for me to do this, and possibly get a third opportunity to influence these first and second graders. Most of them are Muslim or come from a Muslim background so obviously I will need to be discerning in how to share the Gospel, your prayers for wisdom would be appreciated as well. More than anything else my desire is that God would give me an opportunity to serve Him ministering to the unsaved on a consistent basis each week.
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PRETORIA, South Africa — A neighbour of Oscar Pistorius testified at his murder trial on Monday that she heard gunshots as well as screams from both a man and a woman on the night that the double-amputee runner fatally shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
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Oscar Pistorius is watched by June Steenkamp, right, the mother of Reeva Steenkamp, as he arrives for his trial at the high court in Pretoria, South Africa, Monday.
The testimony by Anette Stipp matched some of the testimony by other witnesses who have said they also heard a woman screaming around the time that Pistorius killed Steenkamp before dawn on Feb. 14, 2013.
The defence has countered that the neighbours were actually hearing Pistorius screaming in a high-pitched voice after he shot Steenkamp, a 29-year-old model. Pistorius has said he shot his girlfriend by mistake through a locked toilet door, thinking that she was an intruder in his home.
Under questioning from chief prosecutor Gerrie Nel, Stipp said she heard gunshots while lying awake around 3 a.m. on the night of the shooting, and then heard the "terrified, terrified" screams of a woman.
"The screaming at that stage just continued," said Stipp, who recalled looking out from a balcony at two houses with lights on in the gated estate where her family and Pistorius lived.
She said she told her husband Johan, who previously testified, that the screaming sounded as though a "family murder" had taken place.
"There was definitely a female screaming for quite a period," Anette Stipp said. "You could definitely hear two different voices."
She said she then heard a second set of shots, and the screaming stopped.
Defence lawyer Barry Roux has said that after Pistorius fired into the door that he battered the door with a cricket bat to try to get to Steenkamp after realizing she was inside the toilet cubicle. Roux insists that some neighbours who testified mistook the sound of the cricket bat striking the door for gunshots.
Nel has said he will wrap up his case against Pistorius this week after calling four or five more witnesses to support his contention that the Olympian intentionally killed Steenkamp after an argument. The defence will then present its case.
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This is any agent that causes a structural abnormality following fetal exposure during pregnancy.
T/F. An increased prevalence of a particular birth defect is usually what leads to the discovery of a teratogenic agent.
Methyl mercury was found to be a teratogen when it was dumped into the bay from a local factor (Chisso) and mother's ate the contaminated fish during pregnancy. It lead to increased incidence of birth defects that lead to an investigation. What was the name of this disease?
Minamata Disease
This is a known teratogen that is used to treat skin problems and nausea. It was originally given for nausea during pregnancy, but it caused face and limb abnormalities.
This is a known teratogen that was a therapeutic (antibiotic) that caused damage to developing LONG BONES and dental tissue.
T/F. Alcohol, nicotine, crack, methamphetamine, LCD, or PCP are NOT known teratogens.
False, they are
This is an infectious agent also known as the German Measles that can cause deafness and microcephaly.
Name four other infectious agents that are important fetal teratogens.
Herpes Simplex
Name three maternal diseases (mother has them) that can be fetal teratogens.
T/F. Environmental agents such as organic compounds, mercury, PCB, herbices, and solvents are all important fetal teratogens.
When a fetus is exposed to a tertaogen, what two things are often the determining factor for the severity and the type of defect?
Time they were exposed (what trimester)
Dose of exposure
Certain stages of development are more vulnerable than others. In general, which is the more vulnerable trimester?
Repeat: This antibiotic causes irreversible tooth defects and diminished growth of LONG BONES.
T/F. Trimethadione and Phenytoin (Seizure meds) are known to cause IUGR (inuteral growth retardation), MR, and CV defects.
What is the relationship of the following to the incidence of strabismus?
1. Coffee
2. Tea
3. Alcohol
4. Smoking
1. Coffee: No relationship
2. Tea: No relationship
3. Alcohol: INVERSE relationship
4. Smoking: DIRECT relationship
Patients taking this acne medicine are required to take a pregnancy test before Rx is given (and monthly thereafter), pledge that they will not get pregnant during time of use, and have proof of contraception during use.
T/F. Non-smoking women ofter the age of 30 living with a smoker had much greater chance of delivering a premature baby.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Patient can develop IUGR (slow fetal growth), MR, _______, small _____ _____ (width, not height), and _______. They may also have no philtrum, a thin ______ lip and BEHAVIORAL problems.
Microcephaly (Small head)
Small Palpebral Fissures
What are the six main malformations caused by the VACTERL syndrome (due to oral contraceptive use during pregnancy).
Vertebral Malformation
Anal Malformation
Cardiac Malformation
Tracheal Malformation
Esophogeal Malformation
Renal Malformation
Limb Malformation
Name the five TORCH infectious diseases.
Others (Syphilis, HIV)
What are two ways a pregnant individual can contract toxoplasmosis?
Cat Litter
Handling/Consuming Contaminated Meat
What is the most common ocular sign of toxoplasmosis infection? Is it bilateral or unilateral? Is it peripheral or posterior pole?
Chorioretinitis (posterior uveitis)
Bilateral, posterior pole
Congenital Toxoplasmosis Syndrome: Patients may have ocular signs that include _____, cataract, and ______. They may present with systemic intracranial calcifications, seizures, hydrocephalus, _____, and deafness.
Chorioretinitis (****)
When should we be concerned with a fetus contracting syphalis from the mother?
After the 18 week (before that it is not problematic)
Congenital Syphilis: Ocular signs include chorioretinits, _______ _____, and optic atrophy. Patient may also present systemically with _____ abnormalities, deafness, hydrocephalus, MR, nasal abnormalities and this pathongnomic sign (specific). Patient may also have a _________ ______ found on the soles of feet, trunk and palms.
Interstitial Keratopathy
Hutchinson's teeth (****)
Maculopapular Rash
Congenital HIV: Ocular signs include HIV _________, CMV retinitis, _____, _______ sclera, and long palpebral fissures. Systemically the child may have a failure to thrive and be open to opportunistic infections.
Hypertelorism (Wide Telocanthus)
Blue Sclera
Rubella: Also called what? It may produce the following ocular signs: _____, _____, rubella retinopathy, and corneal and chorioretinits. Systemically the child may have heart defects, cerebral calcifications, MR, deafness, maculopapular rash, and ______ and ______.
German Measles
When rubella is contracted in the 1st trimester it has an 85% chance of leading to what? (Rubella-specific IgM persists in these infants).
CRS (Congenital Rubella Syndrome)
When CRS (congenital rubella syndrome) occurs in an infant and they develop cataracts are these usually bilateral or unilateral?
75% Bilateral
(25% unilateral with microphthalmos)
T/F. A very young infant with CRS and large hazy corneas may develop glaucoma (10%). What is the treatment for this?
Cytomegalovirus (CMV): Patient may have keratitis, chorioretinits, or be _______. What is unique about this disease in terms of ocular signs? Systemically the patient may have IUGR, cerebral calcification, MR, deafness, and _____.
Ocular damage is rare
Herpes Simplex: Child may have acute ___________, HSV _____, chorioretinits, CAT, and microphthalmos. Systemically they may have a skin rash, _____ or _____.
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by Hayley Blieden
The good fat versus bad fat debate has been going on for decades. Health professionals will argue one point of view until they are blue in the face, highlighting credible references and scientific evidence. Moments later, a different health professional will argue the opposite opinion with arguments equally as impressive and as reliable as the first. The constant conflicting advice makes it really difficult to determine the good from the bad and the ugly.
As a dietitian, I am going to try to explain this debate as simply as possible. But to be honest with you, as the research evolves, I too am finding myself questioning my beliefs and understanding.
Let me start by explaining the basic history of the low fat debate. In the 1960's there was a dramatic spike in heart disease in the US. This resulted in the beginning of the end; the low fat, high carbohydrate diet. I say the beginning of the end, as this was also the introduction to "fat free" and "low fat" foods, which encouraged consumers to devour excessive amounts of processed, high sugar foods. In an effort to avoid natural fat, we started eating processed carbohydrate.
This approach clearly didn't work. As we continued to eat the low fat, high carbohydrate diet, our waist lines continued to expand, along with our mortality rates, due to diet-related disease. So this sent health professionals and researchers back to the drawing board. Which has led us to the revolutionary new way of eating, one which encompasses carbohydrate, protein and fat in nearly equal quantities. An eating plan, which if needed a name, may be described as good fat, good carbohydrate.
Now, this does not mean you should reach for a Mars bar. Different fats affect us differently, and too much of a good thing will have negative consequences.
Basically there are two types of fats: saturated fats and unsaturated fats. Within each of these groups there are several more types of fats.
Unsaturated fats
Let's start with the goodies, the fats that you should consume every day - the unsaturated fats. Unsaturated fats include monounsaturated fatty acid and polyunsaturated fatty acids. When these fatty acids are eaten in moderation they can have significant health benefits including reduced cholesterol and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
Polyunsaturated fats are found mostly in vegetable oils. One polyunsaturated fatty acid that is very popular at the moment is Omega-3 fatty acids. These guys reduce the risk of heart disease by reducing inflammation, lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol and increasing HDL (good) cholesterol.
Examples: Sunflower oil, corn oil, grape seed oil, flaxseed oil, soy bean oil.
Usage: Polyunsaturated fats should be used fresh eg. salad dressings. When cooked, these oils denature and form the "bad fat" trans fats, when this occurs they also take on a rancid taste.
Monounsaturated fats are the other "good fat". Like polyunsaturated fats, they are also liquid at room temperature, yet solidify if refrigerated. These fats are a good source of Vitamin E and are required for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins including Vitamin A, E, D and K. Many monounsaturated fats are ideal for cooking, as they will only denature at extremely high temperatures.
Examples: Rice bran oil, olive oil, safflower oil, canola oil, peanut oil, avocado oil, almond oil
Usage: These fats can also be used raw in salad dressings but are appropriate for cooking. Experiment with different nut based oils as they have a very distinct flavour.
Saturated fats
Unsaturated fats are a great substitute for saturated fats and trans fats, which are generally considered the bad fats. Saturated fats are predominantly found in animal products including meat, poultry skin and high fat dairy products and plant-based oils including coconut oil and palm oil. While it is well established that animal-based saturated fats contribute to heart disease, the exact effects of vegetable based saturated fats (such as coconut oil) are still being disputed.
Transfats are naturally found in meat and dairy products, however it is the man-made fats which are most dangerous - liquid vegetable oils that have been synthetically hydrogenated to create a solid. These are found in many processed foods including margarine, shortening, fried and fatty fast foods as they give texture and also improve shelf life. These transfats increase the risk of coronary heart disease by raising levels of LDL (bad) cholestorel and reducing levels of HDL (good) cholesterol.
It is important to remember that all fats and oils should be consumed in moderation. Different oils should be used for different purposes due to their flavour, smoke point and fatty acid composition. When heated, the fatty acid composition may change, turning a "good" fat into a "bad" fat. When cooking, opt for an oil with a high smoke point that is predominantly mono-unsaturated fats. Be careful to avoid health claims that promise life-altering benefits as no one food product can have such an effect. While many fats and oils have a number of health benefits they are also energy dense and should be incorporated into a balanced, healthy diet.