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Ideally, preparation for a holistic pregnancy and childbirth begins before you become pregnant. Your own good health helps your baby's health. And when you and the baby are healthy, you have more choices in childbirth.
A final note on pregnancy preparation: make plans for emotional support. While the birth of a child is generally a happy, anticipated event, it is also stressful. You might worry about how you or your partner will care for a child, what kind of parents you will be, how your other children will react to the new baby, or if you can afford a child. You might recognize how the birth of a child means a loss of control over your body and your time. You might plan to work part-time, to stay at home with your child, or to balance full-time work with the care of your child. All of these are stressful, and it is helpful to have frank discussions with your partner about what both of you think you will need from each other, from other family members, and from friends. If handling stress is difficult for you or if you have had a history of depression, this might be a good time to seek therapy with a goal of identifying ways to manage stress.
If you are planning to be a single parent, it is especially important to identify supportive family and friends.
Carrie, who is having her first baby, identified earlier in her pregnancy that she could count on her sister Tina, who has two children, for emotional support. Tina consistently assured Carrie that she would be a great mom and that she would be there to help.
Congratulations! You have embarked on a rewarding and growth-filled journey, but it will be accompanied by some hard work. Feelings of ambivalence or worry might accompany feelings of happiness. All are normal.
If you haven't already, please read the section above on preparing for pregnancy. The information about nutrition, exercise, medications, drugs and alcohol, and personal support are even more important now that you are pregnant.
Many people assume that prenatal care is what you get at your appointments with your midwife or physician, and certainly, this care is important. (Click for a schedule of prenatal visits [10]. See also a discussion of many of the tests [11] offered during pregnancy.)
The most beneficial prenatal care will be the care that you give yourself and your baby everyday. Although the causes of a few pregnancy complications are unknown, and a few cannot be controlled, many complications can be avoided or minimized by taking good care of yourself. By staying low-risk and healthy, you maximize your options for childbirth.
Other important nutrients include essential fatty acids (especially Omega 3 fatty acids) and choline, both of which help the baby's developing brain and nervous system. If these nutrients are in short supply in your diet, you may wish to add a supplement. Click for sources of key nutrients [12]. More resources about nutrition can be found under Additional Readings. You might need to make adjustments if you have significant nausea or vomiting in your pregnancy.
Toxoplasmosis: Wear gloves when gardening, do not consume raw meat products, have someone else change a cat litter box if you have one, and wash your hands after playing with your cat.
Lysteria: Avoid unpasteurized milk.
Mercury: Avoid tuna and other large fish.
Hot tubs/saunas: Excessive heat can affect the developing baby's central nervous system.
Alcohol: No amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy and can contribute to fetal alcohol syndrome.
Tobacco: Tobacco use can affect the baby's growth and adversely affect your blood pressure. Even cutting back helps, if you are unable to stop completely.
Most medications: Discuss any medications, supplements, and herbs that you take with your health care provider to discuss safe alternatives.
Viruses: Regular handwashing is important for everyone, but especially important if you work with young children (to help prevent exposure to Fifth's disease, cytomegalovirus, chicken pox, and rubella).
Home products: Switch to the least toxic products you can find. Wear gloves, keep the area well ventilated, and wash your hands when you are finished.
The workplace: Some jobs present specific risks to the developing baby. For example, you might be exposed to lead or other chemicals. Discuss your work with your care provider to help identify any potential risks. You can also ask your employer for the Material Safety Data Sheet for any substances that you might be exposed to at work, and bring a copy of this to your care provider.
When Carrie discovered she was pregnant, she realized that she should probably make several changes to promote her health and her baby's health. She had been smoking a few cigarettes a week when out with friends and didn't have any difficulty stopping. Her diet was more challenging. Carrie tried to change her diet "overnight," but often felt she had slipped back into old habits. One of her coworkers suggested that she was being too hard on herself, and she suggested that Carrie just make one change per week. Carrie tried this and had a much easier time. The first week, she increased her intake of high calcium foods. The second week, she started packing fresh vegetables to supplement her lunch and have as snacks. The third week, she started cutting back on soda and drinking more water. She found these gradual changes much easier to stick with.
Lorinda found herself very stressed with her move to the new town. She was busy with the packing and unpacking, but once that was finished, fatigue set in, and she began to miss her family and friends. Her family had also helped babysit her older child when she and Marcus went out, and she missed their time alone together. Marcus noted one evening that Lorinda seemed especially irritable, and, to both their surprise, Lorinda began to cry. Marcus was supportive, but unsure how to help her. Lorinda's new midwife suggested that Lorinda attend a weekly mother's group, and helped her find one close to her home. Lorinda found that being able to talk over her feelings with her midwife and other women helped her sort them out. Lorinda also asked Marcus to take their older child for a 30-minute walk each evening, and Lorinda used this time to meditate. The combination of these changes helped Lorinda cope more effectively with her stress.
Follow the suggestions above on eating a balanced healthy diet, avoiding excessive weight gain, and exercising. These will help you stay healthy and able to cope with the increased demands that pregnancy places on your body and immune system. It is also important to practice stress reduction techniques on a regular basis.
Here are some suggestions for specific discomforts:
[1] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/acupuncture
[2] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/massage-therapy
[3] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/reiki
[4] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/breathwork
[5] http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/adult_BMI/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.htm
[6] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term41
[7] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term29
[8] http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/173_769.asp
[9] http://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/pregnancy/eat.cfm
[10] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/node/662
[11] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/node/657
[12] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/node/663
[13] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term21
[14] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term9
[15] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term24
[16] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term25
[17] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term4
[18] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term12
[19] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term34
[20] http://www.elizabethnoble.com/books.html
[21] http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/pregnancyfitness/1332762.html
[22] http://www.childbirth.org/articles/kegel.html
[23] http://takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/therapies/childbirth/nutrients
[24] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term45
[25] http://jenniferlouden.com/writing-smpls/wcb.htm
[26] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/our-experts/kathryn-leggitt-rnc-ms-cnm
[27] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/our-experts/deborah-ringdahl-dnp-rn-cnm
[28] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/sample-birth-plans
[29] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/effective-birthing-positions
[30] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/questions-your-midwife-or-doctor
[31] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/questions-your-birthplace
[32] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/holistic-pregnancy-affirmation


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July 19-22, 2004
ABILENE, TEXAS â Texas native Cole Moreland drives home to Austin with his first AJGA win after his impressive three-day total of 5-under-par 211 at the Abilene Reporter-News/Lawrence Hall Abilene Junior, held at Fairway Oaks Country Club.
Coming back strong from dehydration and spending a few hours in the hospital Wednesday night, Meredith McMahan of San Antonio garnered a 2-under-par 70, her lowest round of the week, to capture her first-ever national title with tallies of 76-74-70â220.
Conducted by the American Junior Golf Association, the Abilene Reporter-News/Lawrence Hall Abilene Junior was held at Fairway Oaks Country Club. One hundred and nineteen junior golfers from 12 states and Mexico competed in this 54-hole event. Ninety-six players from the host state were entered in the field.
Before heading into this event, Morelandâs top finish was a tie for thirty-third at the AJGA Lubbock Junior presented by United Supermarkets and Market Street in June.
âMy short game helped me out a lot this week,â the soon-to-be high school senior said. âMy birdie on 17 was big, which just kept me going.â
Coming into this tournament, the 17-year-oldâs overall goal was just to play consistent. Consistency seemed to be his secret weapon this week as he fired solid rounds of 71-71-69â211.
He started the day off on a roll as he birdied two of the first three holes. Moreland indicated that being 2-under after three boosted his confidence.
âThis has been a fun week and I really enjoyed playing each day,â he said. âThis is a neat event and I am glad that I have been able to be a part of it.â
In second at 214 was another Texas native, Brandon Lakatta of Mansfield. Lakatta entered the final round in the lead by three shots. Tied for third in the Boys Division were Trent Whitekiller of Sallisaw, Okla. (a tournament qualifier and first-round leader), and Texas natives K.T. Livingtson of Midland and Colton Williams of Jacksboro.
Domination carried over into the Girls Division when McMahan finished the day ten shots ahead of her closest competitor. However, before heading into Thursdayâs round, the 17-year-old McMahan was a little nervous due to being dehydrated the night before.
âI was definitely a little jumpy this morning because I really wanted to win my first AJGA event,â she said. âI was determined to overcome it.â
And she did. McMahan carded the lowest score of the tournament. However, her day started off a little slow as she double-bogeyed the 330-yard par-4 second hole.
âThe competitive nature in me came out after that hole,â she said. âI told myself that I was going to get my game under control and settle down.â
After her disappointing performance on No. 2, McMahan could not be stopped. She made the turn at 1-under-par 35 with three birdies on Nos. 4, 7 and 9. Her blizzard of birdies continued as she listed three more on her scorecard on Nos. 13, 15 and 18.
âI had a great day and I loved playing with the girls in my group,â she smiled. âThis is the best feeling and I have waited a long time for this time to come.â
McMahan, who placed fourth at the Valero Texas Open Junior Shootout earlier this month, hopes to continue her winning streak as she heads to the I.R.I Golf Group Oakridge Junior in Dallas next week.
The first-round leader, Brittany Tomerlin of San Angelo, Texas, earned second place honors with scores of 75-77-78â230. Rounding out the top three in the Girls Division was fellow Texas native Andrea Zwartynski of Allen at 231.
The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the erall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The AJGA has a membership (boys and girls ages 12-18) of approximately 5,000 junior golfers from 50 states and 30 foreign countries.
Titleist, the AJGAâs National Sponsor, has been the catalyst and driving force behind the Associationâs success since 1989. Rolex Watch USA, a supporter of the AJGA since 1983, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004.
For more information on the Abilene Reporter-News/Lawrence Hall Abilene Junior or any other AJGA event, please contact AJGAâs National Headquarters at (770) 868-4200 or visit the Associationâs Web site, ajga.org.
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The Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant program provides financial assistance to junior golfers who wish to play in AJGA events. Its goal is to give top-flight golf opportunities to young golfers regardless of financial resources. This program helps to fulfill the AJGA's mission of developing young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf.
What is Leadership Links?
Leadership Links is a new program whereby the AJGA is able to further its mission to help develop young men and women by teaching charitable giving skills and service-oriented practices at an early age. This program gives juniors all the tools necessary to donate their time, talent and resources to local charities and the AJGA youth development programs. Please click here to learn more about the program and the different opportunities available.

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Campbell's work was accepted into the 2013 American Watercolor Society Exhibit in New York City. She won the Dot and Dick Price Award at the 2012 NorthEast Watercolor Society International Juried Exhibition.
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One Sabbatical Done, Another Beginning
by gwilson on Dec.10, 2012, under Program
The end of the fall semester signals the completion of Dr. Wilson's sabbatical and the beginning of the sabbatical for Dr. Benoit. The two are working on a project to create an online microbiology course for allied health students. Neither would say online micro is the way to go for training a new generation of microbiologists, but creating microbe awareness for those in allied health fields is possible using their unique approach. And, the realization that a growing list of schools have mandated these courses be taught online (including an online lab) has led them to face the challenge of making sure such classes are done right. So, the goal is better tools for online microbiology labs and lectures, resources that will maximize learning from a less than optimal approach.
Dr. Wilson's summer and fall semester have been devoted to creating an online lab. The approach used is one of simulation, kitchen microbiology, and "scavenger hunts"-online searches and trips to local stores. He has only completed about 75% of the work to date, mainly because his students in his regular microbiology class this spring will help to provide a student's perspective on "what works" in keeping the activities interesting, informative, and fun. There will be liberal use of videos in the final product, and students will help with their production. The goal is to have a finished, polished product by the end of the spring semester – in time for use in the BIOL 3403 microbiology course to be taught this summer.
Dr. Benoit will spend the spring developing the lecture component of the course. There will be scores of short, focused lectures on key topics to allied health microbiology. Using a cafeteria approach, an instructor can choose which of these to include to create a tailored course fitting a school's unique needs. Benoit plans to use the materials in a test run this summer with BIOL 3403 and have a polished product ready for Fall 2013.
The project is being done with the cooperation and resources of Intuitive Systems, Inc., developer of the simulation software to be used in the lab. Students will purchase access to the web resources and complete many of their assignments online. It is expected that access to the lab and lecture together will run less than the cost of a textbook or lab manual. Quizzes and activities will be auto-graded on the website and the results sent to student and instructor. For a sneak peek at the early stages of website development, click here.
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by gwilson on May.30, 2012, under Program
Recently, our family celebrated the marriage of our older son to a beautiful and talented young lady. When plans were being formed, they surprised us with one aspect of the reception that we could never have predicted – they wanted to square dance. It seems square dancing was featured at an event they attended while in college and the experience was so much fun that they wanted to make it a part of their wedding celebration. As much as we all were skeptical, they were RIGHT! We all had a great time.
I mention this because square dancing requires a few talents and skills that our BIMS program will be needing in the coming year. First, you have to be a good listener and thinker. Second, you have to be light on your feet. As the Caller directs the dancers through some tricky moves, so the BIMS program is going to have to direct its students through some tricky times.
The reason? Two of our BIMS faculty will be on sabbatical during the coming academic year. Dr. Wilson will be out during the fall semester, and Dr. Benoit will be out for the spring. They are working together on a project to develop a microbiology course for nursing majors that can be taught totally online. Wilson will create a lab that is part simulation, part field trips, part "kitchen micro". Benoit will create over 100 20-minute lectures/activities to teach the content for the lecture portion of the course.
So in the same way that a square dancer has to be a great listener and thinker and light on their feet, the BIMS program is going to have to exhibit those skills as it adapts its course offerings and content to provide all BIMS curriculum over the two short-handed semesters. We have studied the progress of our BIMS majors and have been listening to what students want in the coming year. We have been thinking about appropriate substitutions from departments across campus. And we have started being "light on our feet" as we adapt what we will be doing during the year for our BIMS students.
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looking at the mess were in now and the lack of playing ambition the club has this season, ive been thinking.
was Des actually wrong.
i think he was only doing what every other chairman in the league was doing its just he created a lot of interest via media which i think he enjoyed. He spoke out against the RFL which they wont have liked.
he did bring success to the team and brought star players like Catic, Rooney, Luisi, james and even before we were in the championship he signed big names at the time like weisner, smith and cassidy.
i just wonder if he hadnt have been investigated and had more support form people, where would the club be today.
the only thing he did wrong was to get caught out.


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I have a 16 month old who used to nurse 2-3 times a day and I was okay with that. She has become a whiny, clingy, tantrumy thing lately. If she sees me, she wants me to hold her. If I'm holding her, she wants to nurse. But it's not get down to business and nurse. It's take a suck, sit up, look around, spend enough time not nursing that I pull my shirt back down and then lay down and want to nurse. Over and over again. All day long. I can't sit down for 5 minutes without her standing next to me fussing. If I try to do a chore or cook, she's whining to be picked up. I thought maybe she wasn't getting enough mommy time, but it's like a cup that never fills up. The more time I spend, the more she demands. And it's a demanding thing. She throws a holy hissy fit if I don't nurse her, even if we just got done. Playing, reading or singing to her don't work. And then, I'll let her nurse and she'll do it for 15 seconds and then pop off until she remembers that she wants to nurse again.
The sad thing is she's fine for Daddy and at daycare. She's happy and playful for them. She doesn't want to be right up in their business all the time. But, if I show up, I can't get a break. I'm not enjoying her very much right now and that makes me sad. I have two other children and a job. I'm beginning to wish she was weaned because the on again off again nursing all day long is driving me nuts. If she would let me cuddle, hold, or rock her once in a while, we'd be okay, but no...it's all about the nursing....all day long.


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P.A.W.S holds wine tasting, silent auctionWritten by Admin
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The Seventh Annual P.A.W.S. Wine Tasting and Silent Auction — benefitting the only animal welfare organization in Swain County — will be held on Saturday, Sept. 4, at the Lands Creek Log Cabins "Harmony Hall" in Bryson City. Doors open at 7 p.m. and bidding ends at 9 p.m.
The auction features about 250 items ranging from handcrafted jewelry to weekend getaway packages to restaurant gift certificates and more. Six North Carolina wines will be featured.
"This is our largest fundraising event of the year," said Ellen Kilgannon, director of P.A.W.S. "It costs $165,000 each year to operate the shelter and the money goes directly toward caring for the animals, providing food, medical supplies, vet services and a low-cost spay/neuter program for the community."
P.A.W.S. has provided financial assistance for more than 9,000 neuter/spay surgeries and has found loving homes for over 2,500 abandoned dogs and cats. All of this is done through fundraising, private donations, grants and sales from their thrift store. The Humane Society of the United States recently dubbed P.A.W.S. as "The Little Shelter That Could."
Tickets $20. For directions, 828.488.9793 or www.landscreek.com. Contact P.A.W.S. at 828.333.4267 or www.pawsbrysoncity.org.


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A New Day for Gramercy
In an effort to balance that risk, Gramercy began to diversify into safer equity sectors and the company became a quasi-lending arm for executives of SL Green
Shares that were higher than $35 in 2007 began to crash and by early 2009 the stock fell below $1. In addition, the company suspended its dividend.
No More Legacy for GramercyLast June, Gramercy brought in a new CEO, Gordon DuGan. Previously DuGan had worked at W.P. Carey
Gramercy's new strategic model -- named by DuGan as Gramercy Capital Corp. 2.0 -- was initiated to focus on modest leverage and to create recurring, durable cash flows from net leased real estate. Net leased real estate is the equity ownership of real estate that has a long-term lease with a corporation, with the tenant paying the majority of the operating costs, taxes, insurance and maintenance.
Gramercy, who at one time focused on two extremely different core business lines: High-risk commercial real estate lending and low-risk net-lease real estate, is now focused on investments in the most risk-averse triple-net sector.
While Gramercy is still a small-cap REIT with a market cap of around $275 million, the company is aiming to become a dominant player in the Triple-Net sector. By joining veteran REITs like Realty Income
Unlike the other peers, Gramercy is currently NOT paying a dividend. The company suspended both its preferred and common dividends when cash flow tightened. However, even without the sustainable dividend income, Gramercy has been an attractive play of late. Over the last year, Gramercy has returned more than 68%, with shares that have climbed from $2.71 a year ago to around $4.69.
I had an opportunity to interview Gramercy's CEO Gordon DuGan earlier this week at The Street . DuGan reflects on the new Gramercy, that includes a name change, (Gramercy Property Trust and a new ticker, GPT) effective on April 15.


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Non-violence training coming to Upper Delaware region
March 6, 2012 —
Five regional organizations have joined forces to sponsor training in a powerful tool that has historically been used to confront power and bring about change—nonviolent action.
Catskill Mountainkeeper, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Catskill Citizens for Safe Energy, Citizens for Water and The Crones Club, all of which are involved with the struggle for safe water and air, will offer the training on March 11 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at the Delaware Youth Center in Callicoon, NY.
The event is being organized by veteran activist Beverly Sterner, founder of the Upper Delaware Community Network, and Marcia Nehemiah, writer and environmentalist. Joanne Sheehan, an experienced educator and trainer in nonviolence for over 40 years, will conduct the training.
Although one of the most effective tools for social change, nonviolent action requires careful implementation and discipline, according to Sterner. "Whether we are organizers, activists or simply part of the 99% who may attend hearings, rallies or direct-action demonstrations—and whether they take place in our own backyards or we travel elsewhere in our region in support of our common cause—the importance of maintaining a nonviolent discipline cannot be overstated," she said.
Sterner maintains that a movement is growing, as evidenced in actions ranging from Occupy Wall Street to initiatives on behalf of the Delaware River, and it is important to be prepared with the skills involved in nonviolence.
"Whether from the need to protect our community and our country from environmental devastation or the cry for economic justice, people are rising up all over the country," Sterner said. "As we join together, it is crucial that we maintain a strategy of nonviolence which, at its core, is based on the spirit of nonviolence which guided the great freedom and justice movements of our time.
"The training is not exclusive to those interested in civil disobedience, but inclusive to activists (or potential activists) in general," Sterner said. The training will be free of charge but advanced registration is required. Register by e-mailing Sterner at firstname.lastname@example.com or by calling 570/729-7068.
Besides the local enviro-nazis, I mean.
"Disruption is a tool of a desperate person whose narrative has failed to gain traction, 'disruption' being what we call it when adults do it, 'temper tantrum' when it's a child."
River commission OKs more drilling water use.


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12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera
- Ultra-thin, stylish design
- Intelligent Auto with Mega OIS
- Sonic Speed AF
A Colorful, New, 12. 1 Megapixel,Ultra-slim Compact Camera with 4x Optical Zoom and iA Mode
Futuristic, Flat Design with Folded Optics Technology The flat body and compact size of the DMC- FP1 allow it to fit nicely into a small handbag. Built of high-quality aluminum, the DMC- FP1 also brings a wide range of colors to the series. Choose from 8 colors. The new lens cover both protects the lens from scratches or dusts and serves as the camera's power switch, making it fast and easy to slip the camera out of a pocket or a bag and turn on the power.
4x Optical Zoom / Up to 7.8x Extra Optical Zoom
The DMC-FP1 has a 4x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 35-140mm) and 7.8x Extra Optical Zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 273mm)*1. Adding the Extra Optical Zoom to the 4x digital zoom*2 extends the total zooming power to a maximum of 31.3x.
Sonic Speed AF
The Sonic Speed AF system in the DMC-FP1 has a maximum speed of approx. 0.33 second for auto focusing*. It includes numerous re-engineering enhancements, including a higher-speed actuator, optimized algorithms and parallel software processing. The result is fast and accurate AF performance. You can quickly get moving subjects in focus, such as when you're shooting sports scenes.
* Using the 1-area AF, at the wide-end.
HD Movie Recording (1,280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps in Motion Format)
The DMC-FP1 can record motion images in high-definition (1,280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps in Motion format). The pixel mixed readout method enables bright motion-image recording even in low-light settings. The DMC-FP1 can also record full-size motion images in WVGA (848 x 480 pixels at 30 fps) or standard motion images in VGA (640 x 480 pixels at 30 fps) and QVGA (320 x 240 pixels at 30 fps).
Venus Engine IV
The image-processing engine, Venus Engine IV, uses advanced signal processing to give you beautiful images even when the sensitivity is high. Multi-task signal processing is employed for all images to enable high-speed, high-performance shooting. Venus Engine IV also effectively raises the precision of various functions, such as MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) and Intelligent ISO Control. Along with its extremely high performance, Venus Engine IV reduces power consumption thanks to a number of energy efficiency improvements.
Extended Battery Life
The energy-saving Venus Engine IV image-processing engine and the efficient, rechargeable lithium-ion battery which has been slimmed down to fit into thinner camera bodies work together to extend the shooting time of the DMC-FP1. This lets users take approx. 300 shots on a single battery charge*. * Based on the CIPA standard.
SpecificationsExpand All
Effective Pixels12.1 Mega Pixels
- Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter 1/2.33-inch / 12.7 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter
- Aperture F3.5 - F5.9 / Multistage Iris Diaphragm (F3.5 - 5.6 (W) / F5.9 - 7.1 (T))
Optical Zoom4x
- Extra Optical Zoom 4.9x (4:3 / 8M), 6.3x (4:3 / 5M), 7.8x (under 3M)
Focal Lengthf=6.3-25.2mm (35-140mm in 35mm equiv.)
11 elements in 10 groups
(4 Aspherical Lenses / 7 Aspherical surfaces/ 1 ED Lenses)
Optical Image StabilizerMEGA O.I.S. (Off / Auto / Mode1 / Mode2)Photo & Movie
Digital Zoom4x
( Max. 16.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom )
(Max.31.3x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
Focusing Area
Normal: Wide 50 cm - infinity / Tele 50 cm - infinity
Macro / Intelligent AUTO : Wide 10 cm - infinity / Tele 50cm - infinity
- Focus Range Display Yes
- AF Metering Face / 9 pt/ 1pt
- Focus Normal / Macro, Zoom Macro, Quick AF (Always On)
AF Assist LampYes
ISO SensitivityAuto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400)
White BalanceAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Highspeed Burst, Photo Frame mode)
Exposure Program AE
Exposure Compensation1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV
BacklightCompensation Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode)
Light Metering
Intelligent Multiple
- Face Detection Photo
- Dedicated Button/Mode Switch [Recording] / [Playback]
- Still Image Scene Mode Portrait, Soft Skin,Transform,Self-Portrait,Scenery,Sports,Night Portrait,Night Scenery,Food,Party,Candle Light,Baby1/2,Pet,Sunset, High sensitivity,Hi-Speed Burst,Flash Burst,Starry Sky,Fireworks,Beach,Snow,Aerial photo,Film Grain,Photo Frame
ShutterSpeed/Shutter System 8-1/1600 sec
Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.
- Shutter Interval approx. 1.0 sec
Self Timer2sec / 10sec
- Auto Review 1sec, 2sec, Hold
- Aspect Ratio 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9
Unlimited Consecutive Shooting1.8 frames/sec
- Digital Red Eye Correction Yes (Photo)
Composition Guide LinesYes (1 pattern)
- Built-in Memory Approx. 40MB
- Scene Mode Help Screen Yes
- Travel Date/World Time Yes/Yes
Built-in Flash Type/Mode
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
0.3 - 4.9m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.5 - 2.9m (Tele/ISO Auto)
LCD Monitor
2.7" TFT Screen LCD Display (230K dots)Field of View : approx. 100%
AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode, High-Angle Mode
- Playback Mode Normal Playback, Slideshow, Category Playback, Favorites Playback
- Additional Playback Mode Yes (Motion JPEG)
- OSD Language English, Spanish
- Recording Media Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
- Interface AV Output (NTSC), HD AV Output(component), USB2.0 High speed, DC Input
- Color Gray
Battery Life300 pictures (CIPA Standard)
Included Software
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 Edition
Adobe Reader
- Standard Accessories Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Case, AV Cable, USB Cable, Hand Strap, CD-ROM
- Quick Menu Yes
Continuous Shooting Mode
High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 5.5 frames/sec
(image priority)
(recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)
- Focus Icon Select Yes
- Macro Zoom Yes
- Orientation Detector Yes
- Thumbnails/Zoomed Playback 12,30-thumbnails / Max 16x
- Calendar Display/Dual-Image Playback Yes / No
- Set Favorites/Rotate Image Yes/Yes
Slideshow Mode
All / Category / Favorites
BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF)
- Delete Image Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites
- DPOF Print Setting/Set Production Yes / Yes
- Resize/Trim/Aspect Conv./Leveling Yes / Yes / No / No
- PictBridge Support Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF
- iA Direct Button Yes
- Flash Burst Continuous Shooting Mode Max. 5 images (Standard mode)
- Easy Zoom/Zoom Resume No/No
- Intelligent ISO Control Photo
- Intelligent Scene Selector Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Sunset, Macro)
File Format
Still Image: JPEG(DCF/Exif2.21)
Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG
- Mode Dial / Mode Button Intelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, SCN, My SCN, Motion Picture
Motion Picture Recording
4:3 VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG)
4:3 QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
16:9 WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
HD Movie 1280x720 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG)
Still Picture Recording
4000x3000(12M) / 3264x2448(8M EZ) /
2560x1920(5M EZ) / 2048x1536(3M EZ) /
4000 x 2672 (10.5M)
4000 x 2248 (9M)
- Color Mode / Color Effect Standard, Vivid, Natural, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
- Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp Yes / No / Yes (only Baby, Pet, Travel)
Approx. 141g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.31 lb)
Approx. 121g without Battery and SD Memory Card (0.27 lb)
ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.7V, Minimum: 695mAh) (Included)
AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
98.6 x 58.9 x 18.6 mm / excl. protrusions: 16.4 mm
(3.88 x 2.32 x 0.73 in / excl. protrusions: 0.65 in)
- Accessories
Replacement Accessories
Batteries, Chargers + Adapters
Battery Charger
In Stock$43.99
SupportFirmware & Drivers FIRMWARE
Owner's ManualsWarrantyHow To Guided TutorialsFAQs
- Version: 1.1
- Issues Addressed: Performance improvement of RED-EYE Removal
- Release Date: 9-21-2010
- Operating Systems: windows/mac
Advanced Features ManualsCONTACT INFORMATIONConsumer Product Support and Technical AssistanceOperating hours:Mon-Fri 9am-9pm ESTSat-Sun 10am-7pm EST
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Hi, first some background. I have a three month old son and have been ebf with a nipple shield. I was given the nipple shield in the hospital by the lactation consultant after she had visited me three times to help me with getting my baby to latch on correctly. We just couldn't get him to latch on correctly. I have really small areola's so I don't know if that is part of it. He's been gaining weight and thriving. I haved tried to wean him off the nipple shield but stopped because of immense pain on my right breast. So the shield goes back on.
I've heard that nipple shields can restrict your milk production and was wondering if this is what is happeneing to me now. My baby will nurse for 30-60 minutes every three hours or so during the day and night. He has never fallen off the breast; he either falls asleep or when he stops sucking and swallowing, I help break the latch. If he is nursing more than 15 mintues on each breast is he getting enough hind milk? His poops have been more green than yellow lately. Should he be nursing more on one breast instead of me switching sides?
Also, I've pumped a few times to increase my milk supply and to have some stored "just in case". I've pumped after feeding my son and will pump between 3-5 oz. Is this too much to pump after he just ate? Does this mean that he isn't getting enough?
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Buy for$4.39(6 items)
Written by Megi on 11.07.2011 at 17:44
It seems to take a few listens to get into, but I'm liking it more and more each time. No doubt that Mark Jansen is a great musician
Written by beyondtehdarksun on 24.07.2011 at 12:21
I'd say they invented "symphonic death metal"
Written by Unhealer on 22.05.2011 at 16:57
I really though this was going to be Epica with less female voices.
Written by MétalNoir on 15.01.2012 at 01:05
Isn't it exactly what it is??? Veeery similar orchestration and the same kind of clean yet bombastic prod... It's like Mark took all the heaviest moments of Epica's discography and recycled them into this album. Not that it's a bad album, but the Epica factor is enormously obvious.
Written by beyondtehdarksun on 24.07.2011 at 12:21
This is some awesome stuff... I'd say they invented "symphonic death metal"


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Miranda Kerr Goes Topless, Shows Off Her Flexibility In New Instagram Pics
Miranda Kerr is known for strutting her stuff on the catwalk, but she has another skill up her sleeve. The model posted a photo on Instagram of herself doing a back bend at the beach in nothing but a bikini.
The photo shows off her very lean figure - a silhouette of her ribs is visible. She captioned the pic, "Open your heart."
Kerr, who is married to actor Orlando Bloom, also poses with her legs crossed in a leopard-print bikini and topless wearing only black bikini bottoms. The images are a sneak peek from a photo shoot for her Kora Organics skincare line.
Last month, the model inadvertently went topless when her top fell down and exposed her bare breasts during a Miami shoot for the skincare line. A gust of wind took down her top, and she didn't notice until an assistant rushed in to help cover her back up.
Check out more photos of Miranda...


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Fairview Lakes Medical Center
Orthopedic Center is now open!The Orthopedic Center offers surgical and nonsurgical orthopedic care, sports medicine, acupuncture, physical and hand therapy, orthotics, prosthetics and home medical equipment.
Learn more here or call 651-982-7800 for appointments.
A great place to get startedClose to 700 babies got their start in The Birthplace at Fairview Lakes Medical Center last year. And each of them and their moms received the personalized care of specially trained obstetrical nurses.
Learn more at our Evening at The Birthplace tour.
Call 612-672-7272 to register.
Expert surgeons, convenient careWhether your health care needs are simple or complex, you'll find a complete range of services at Fairview Lakes Medical Center and nearby Fairview Clinics. General surgeon James Cain, MD, is one of 30 physicians at Fairview Lakes Medical Center.
For information call the Surgery Clinic at 651-982-7650.
Hearts healed here!When painful indigestion turned out to be a heart attack, Rob rushed to the Fairview Lakes Medical Center Emergency Department.
A University of Minnesota physician performed the surgery that restored his heart, and then the cardiac rehabilitation staff showed him how to make his heart healthy again.
Read Rob's story.
Expert cancer care -- close to home
You'll find the Lakes Cancer Clinic and the University of Minnesota Physicians Radiation Therapy Center located in the medical office building attached to Fairview Lakes Medical Center. When you need expert cancer care, why drive farther?
Cancer patient Mary Ann and Oncologist L. Lisa Ge, MD, of University of Minnesota Physicians Cancer Care
- Acupuncture
- Allergies, Asthma and Immunology
- Artery and Vein Care
- Athletic Training
- Audiology and Hearing Aid Services
- Behavioral Health
- The Birthplace
- Breast Care
- Cancer Care
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Critical Care
- Dermatology/MOHS surgery
- Diabetes Care
- Ear, Nose and Throat Care (Otolaryngology)
- Emergency Care
- Eye Care, provided by Total Eye Care
- Heart Care
- HomeCaring & Hospice
- Home Medical Equipment
- Hospitalists
- Kidney Care (Nephrology)
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Neurosciences
- Nutrition
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Orthopedic Center
- Orthopedic Medicine and Surgery
- Orthotics and Prosthetics
- Pain management
- Pediatrics
- Physical Therapy
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Podiatry
- Primary Care
- Radiology and Imaging
- Rehabilitation
- Rheumatology
- Senior Services
- Sleep Medicine and Fairview Sleep Centers
- Stroke Care
- Surgery
- Trauma
- Urology
- Weight Management and Surgery
- Wound Care
Delivering specialty health care, close to home
Fairview Lakes Medical Center and nearby Fairview Clinics bring expert medical care close to home for you and your family, whether your health care needs are simple or complex.
The Orthopedic Center is yet another example of how we strive to make health care convenient and easy-to-use.
Awards and designations
- Winner of four Minnesota Hospital Association Patient Safety Excellence Awards for: SAFE SITE, SAFE ACCOUNTS, SAFE from FALLS and SAFE SKIN.
- Designated a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement™ by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
- Named Minnesota Hospital Association Best Minnesota Hospital Workplace
- Among the Joint Commission's Top Performers on Key Quality Measures™ in Pneumonia and Surgical Care
- One of the Star Tribune's Top Workplaces in Minnesota in 2012 and 2013
- Three-time National Premier Quality Award winner for cardiac care
- Affiliated with Minnesota Bridges to Excellence Award-winning clinics for optimal diabetes management, care of coronary artery disease and depression
As part of Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services, we're your gateway to cutting-edge research and innovations in care at University of Minnesota Medical Center and University of Minnesota Children's Hospital. Fairview Health Services spans seven hospitals, 48 primary care clinics, 22 pharmacies and more.
Specialty services
From primary care and health and wellness services to rehabilitation, state-of-the-art diagnostic services, childbirth, inpatient and same-day surgery or specialized care for cancer, heart, bone and joint problems, we offer the health services you and your family need – close to home.
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
5200 Fairview Blvd
Wyoming, MN 55092
(651) 982-7000
Meet our care team.
We partner with doctors from Fairview Clinics, Fairview Physician Associates, University of Minnesota Physicians and our neighboring communities to provide care that balances innovation with the art of medicine.
|Yuriy Zgherea, MD
|Lori Marion, MA, CCC-A
|Bilal Ali, MD, FACC
|Norman Chapel, MD, FACC
|RJ Dahiya, MD
|Candace Dick, MD, FACC
|Charles Kim, MD, FACC
|Quan Pham, MD, FACC
|Michelle Schumacher, PA-C
Physician Assistant
|Tushar Vora, MD, FACC
Non Interventional Cardiologist
|Michael Campoli, MD, PhD
|Tope Adebara, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician, Director of Emergency Ultrasound
|Tony Genia, MD
Medical Doctor
|Scott Johnson, MD
|Paul Rondestvedt, MD
Emergency Physician
|Kari Steber, PA-C
Physician Assistant
|Mark Trainor, MD
Emergency room doctor
|Toyin Akintola, MD
Family Medicine Physician
|Amy Anderson, MD
Family Medicine Physician
|Melissa Gleaves, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
|Ben Ranstrom, DNP, CNP, DCC, IBCLC, RNFA
Nurse Practitioner
|Thomas Schwinghamer, MD
|Arvin Thomas I. Silva, MD
Family Practitioner
|Jaime Wirth, MD
|James Abraham, MD
|Kelly Blazek, NPC
Nurse Practitioner
|Michael Dummer, MD
|John Eikens, MD
Hospitalist, Family medicine specialist
|Kelly Hemmer, APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
|Jay Hemmila, MD
|Kara Montminy, RT, MMS, PA-C
Physician Assistant
|LeeAnn Bera, MD
|Rebecca Hanson, DO
|Becky Hitt, CNP-BSN, OCN, RN
Nurse Practitioner
|Kara Montminy, RT, MMS, PA-C
Physician Assistant
|Isahaq Abdullahi, MD
|Maureen Ayers Looby, MD, MPH
Obstetrician, Gynecologist
|Julie Becker, MD
OB-GYN physician
|Ralph Magnusson, MD
OB-GYN Physician
|Taylor Hastings, PA-C
Physician Assistant
|Terry (Ann) Thompson MS, RN, APRN, BC-PCM
Nurse Practitioner
|Catherine Berry, MD, PhD
|Keri Conway, CPNP, IBCLC
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
|Ben Ranstrom, DNP, CNP, DCC, IBCLC, RNFA
Nurse Practitioner
|Antonette Trapp, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
|Amy Vislisel, MD
|J. Benjamin Buren, DPM, FACFAS
Podiatrist, Foot and Ankle Surgeon
|Benjamin L. Clair, DPM, FACFAS
|John Clifton, PhD, LP
|Xin Wang, MD, PhD
Radiation Oncologist
|Taylor Hastings, PA-C
Physician Assistant
|Sarah Kinsella, MD, CAQ
Sports Medicine Physician
|Scott Repa, DO, CAQ
|James M. Cain, MD, FACS
General Surgeon
|David Anthony Appel, MD, FACS
|Kamran M. Karimi, MD, FACS
|Lan Raikar, MD, FACS
|Andrea Kramer, PA-C
Physician Assistant
|Kari Steber, PA-C
Physician Assistant
|Steven Bernstein, MD
|Joshua Bodie, MD
Professor, Department of Urologic Surgery, University of Minnesota
|Christopher Warlick, MD, PhD
Urologic Surgeon
Welcome to Fairview Lakes Medical Center
Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, Minn., is dedicated to providing you and your family with an outstanding experience any time you are in our care. Whether you're a patient or a visitor, we're here to help you.
Medical and surgical units: Suggested hours are 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Moms and babies: Fathers, siblings and grandparents may visit at any time. For other visitors suggested hours are 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Consult with nursing staff as visiting hours vary according to the patient's wishes and condition.
Visitor Guidelines:
- Anyone with an infectious illness or recent exposure to a contagious disease, such as chickenpox, flu or measles, should not visit the hospital.
- Smoking is not permitted in the building or on the campus grounds.
- We are fragrance-free and latex-free. Please avoid wearing perfume or aftershave. Do not bring latex balloons as gifts.
- Maintain a quiet environment and avoid unnecessary noise.
- Visitors may be asked to leave the room during tests or treatment.
News and Upcoming Events
Fairview offers free community health seminars throughout the year. You'll learn health tips, pointers and the latest advances in medicine and surgery from our highly skilled team of medical providers and physicians and have an opportunity to ask questions. See a full list of our current events and register today! Continue scrolling to see a list of support groups.
55+ Driver Improvement Classes
Fairview Clinics - Chisago City
Olsen Auditorium, lower level
11725 Stinson Ave., Chisago City
Choose from an 8-hour beginner or a 4-hour refresher class.
Completion of this course saves drivers age 55 and over 10 percent on their insurance premiums for three years.
There are no written or behind the wheel tests. To register, call 1-888-234-1294 or visit their website.
Pre-diabetes Classes
Come to learn more about your pre-diabetes diagnosis and how to control your blood sugars with a carbohydrate-controlled diet. People with a family history of diabetes or those interested in weight loss will also find the class helpful. Topics include meal planning, lowering fats, exercise and more. Presented by Clinical Dietitian Rachel Baar, MS, RD, LD.
Evening classes offered at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of every other month at Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming starting Feb. 20, and afternoon classes offered at Fairview Clinics – Rush City at 2 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every other month. Fee is $25. Register through Fairview OnCall, 612-672-7272. For information, call 651-982-7731.
Look Good...Feel Better
A free service for women currently undergoing cancer treatment or who have had treatment within the past year, this class teaches beauty techniques to help enhance your appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Patients receive free makeup kits. Sponsored by The American Cancer Society, the National Cosmetology Association and the Person Care Product Council Foundation. For more information, call Kari Richter, 651-982-7916. Registration is required. To register, call 1-866-460-6550.
First Aid and CPR
At Lakes Region EMS offices, 39840 Grand Ave., North Branch, Minn.
Lakes Region EMS offers a Basic First Aid class ($45) and a HeartSaver CPR class ($45).
To register, call the Lakes Region EMS Education Department at 651-277-4911, Ext. 102
Kids Surgery Night
Children having ear, nose or throat surgery may attend a free Kids Surgery Night designed to take the scariness out of surgery. They put on a mask and gown and make a hand print to welcome them back after they wake up from surgery. Mom and dad will learn what to expect too. For more information about Kids Surgery Night, call the Fairview Lakes Specialty Clinic at 651-982-7650.
Support Groups
Fairview Lakes Medical Center and our partners in the community offer many support groups to help patients stay healthy or learn to cope with chronic illness. Patients and families are welcome to attend group sessions. Scroll this page to see the complete list of support groups, and check this page often for new and changing information.
Autism Support Group
Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30--8:30 p.m.
Fairview Chisago Lakes Clinic Building, lower level auditorium and boardroom
11725 Stinson Ave., Chisago City, MN
For parents and caregivers of children with autism. Facilitated by an autism specialist. For information call 651-461-1368 or 651-295-8410.
Alpha-1 Support Group
Second Saturday of each month, 1:30 – 3 p.m.
Fairview Lakes Medical Center, 5200 Fairview Blvd., Wyoming, Minnesota
Minnesota support group for people with A1Ad (Alpha 1-antitripsin deficiency, their families and caregivers. For information call Julie Knutson, 763-219-2728
Loss of a Spouse Support Group
Every Tuesday, 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Bishop Romero House, 6385 Maple St., North Branch, Minn.
Behind St. Gregory's Catholic Church
Free weekly grief support group for those who have experienced the loss of a spouse. Call 651-257-7837 to register.
I Can Cope
Last Wednesday of every month*
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
5200 Fairview Blvd., Wyoming, MN
Free support group for people with cancer and their families
For information contact: Kari Richter, 651-982-7916
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Second Thursday of each month, 6:30 -- 8 p.m.
Meadows on Fairview, 25565 Fairview Ave., Wyoming, Minn.
Call 651-982-6228 for information.
Wellness and Exercise for Life (W.E.L.)
Monday through Friday, 6:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Wyoming, Minnesota, cardiac rehab gym, second floor.
For adults with heart or lung disease, diabetes or obesity, the WEL fitness and exercise program is available five days a week in the cardiac rehab gym located on the second floor. The monthly fee of $50 includes access to exercise equipment and personal consultation with an exercise physiologist. Ask your physician for a referral. For information call 651-982-7843.
Fairview Lakes Medical Center named a Blue Distinction Center+ in Knee and Hip Replacement
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has named Fairview Lakes Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center+ in Knee and Hip Replacement. The Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care® program is a national designation awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality specialty care. The designation expanded recently to include more robust quality measures focused on improved patient health and safety, as well as new cost-efficiency measures.
Fairview Lakes Medical Center designated as a Level 3 trauma hospital
The Minnesota Department of Health recently designated Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Wyoming, Minn., as a Level 3 trauma hospital. Fairview Lakes Medical Center and staff voluntarily participated in the intense designation process required to become part of Minnesota's statewide trauma system. The process included an outside review of the hospital's resources and capabilities to care for trauma patients. The facility met standards of commitment, clinical and equipment resources and staff training. The hospital also participates in a continuous performance improvement process.


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On a separate note, one sometimes wonders how plants get misnamed in the nursery trade. Well, it's not difficult for mistakes to happen, then that mistake gets "propagated" on a major scale, and once the mistake is widespread, it is self-perpetuating. The link below is to a perennials wholesale nursery, with a single Epimedium listed as 'Fire Dragon', however the plant shown and the accompanying description clearly show E. x versicolor 'Versicolor'. I wrote to them telling of their mistake, although if past experience prevails, no corrective action will be taken.
This is NOT 'Fire Dragon', it is E. x versicolor 'Versicolor'
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Happy 50th Birthday Fernando!! Happy November!
Can you imagine Fernando Valenzuela turns 50 today November 1st? 50 years! It does not seem like it was that long ago when I was watching him play. I watched him pitched from his debut with the Dodgers in 1980.
Oh how I wished Tommy Lasorda would have used Fernando instead of Dave Goltz that October 6th 1980 extra game to break a dead tied for the National League West against the Astros.. Yes, the Astros! JoeNiekro and the Astros defeated my Dodgers 7-1
OK, back to 2010! Happy 50th birthday Fernando!! Ya te unistes al club de los cinquentones!! (you joined the 50's club!)
Today is also All Saints Day and tomorow is
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS- DAY OF THE DEAD or ALL SOULS DAY when we celebrate the life of our dearly departed.
For some wonderful colorful pictures from the weekend celebration in Los Angeles click on the LA Times link below
I am working in New Hampshire this week so I went from temperatures of 80's LA to 30 to 40's here. But it is so beautiful here with all the wonderful colors of fall.
Hard to get used to watching games so late but still I watched game 4 of the World Series hoping against hope that the Rangers would come back.
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Hope you're enjoying your week in New England, Emma. I've heard the trees are still gorgeous with fall foliage since they haven't had much rain. Safe travels home.
Thanks Jane. It is beautiful. I don't get tired of looking at the fall foliage. Thank God no rain. Just perfect weather.
It is nice up north this time of year…just wish we could get the colors without the cold :O) Have a great time!
haha. I wish I would have brought my gloves. I came back from lunch and my hands were freezing. Can you tell I am not used to this weather? 🙂
No way I want to anywhere near any Giant fan celebrating especially the Giant fan bandwagons.
Is a nice crispy clear day today and I can see the nice colors from the small conference room where I am working this week.
You know what cracks me up here is the numerous Dunkin Donuts. They have then like every couple of blocks! Another thing was that in the hotel bar/restaurant they were watching the football game instead of the World Series!
Here you are on the East coast when the party is about to begtin out on the West again.
But hope you have a great trip up into the cooling tundra of Red Sox Nation. I know you will see more Bruins and Pats wear out during this trip to Boston.
I still remember seeing Fernando throwing his heat in Dodger blue. Wils how it doesn't seem like that long ago in our minds.
Still looks good for hitting the 5-0….
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Glad to hear there is still some foliage hanging on while you are there – a lot of ours came down within the past week, with some windy days. As much as I fantasize about living somewhere warm with palm trees, I would miss the fall colors. I would NOT, however, miss the cold weather – I hate being cold!
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Emma: We talked about el dia de los muertos in Spanish the other day. Pretty cool. It's going to be weird not watching ANY baseball anymore…:(
The cold sucks, we went from the 70's to below freezing in 2 days and working outside really gets to your joints especially in your 50's so tell Fernando to stick to warmer climates …LOL
haha Virginia, That is pretty cool that you talked about Dia de los Muertos.
Yeah no baseball but we got the hot stove and we can start the count to Pitchers and Catchers reporting! Yeah!
Is actually nice here in NH and no rain yet. Hate driving in the rain when I don't know the roads well. Haha, Fernando lives in Sunny California so he is OK.
"to break a dead tied for the National League West against the Braves. Yes, the Braves! Phil Niekro and the Braves defeated my Dodgers 7-1 and went on to face the Phillies for the NL pennant. "
The team your Dodgers lost to was not the Braves, it was the Houston Astros, and the pitcher was Joe Niekro, not Phil. And I don't think Tommy Lasorda would have dreamed of using an unproven 19 year old in the biggest game of the year instead of a veteran pitcher he had ready to go. I remember watching that game when I lived in Texas.
Something else, have you ever looked at fall foliage in the Sierra, if not it is awesome.
::blushing:: I am so embarrassed I made that mistake! I corrected it. Thanks! You know I was there for all three games (I have my tickets somewhere). After the Sunday game was over, the tickets went on sale and I went and stood in line in the Reserved section.
the next day (Monday) I went to work very early and when my boss went to work I told him I had to leave early to go to the game. His response: "I am surprise you are here!" I felt devastated after the game.
How could I make that mistake when I lived thru it at the stadium!? Thanks again!
You know I have never looked at the foliage in the Sierras. That is something I need to do. I have seen beautiful pictures.


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Short story discussion
October 8, 2013
"Babylon Revisited," a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, will be discussed at the next meeting of the great books discussion group at the E.B. Crawford Public Library, 7:30pm. Copies of the story are available at the library. 845/794-4660.
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Three cheers for Republican Gov. John Kasich's decision to again deliver his annual State of the State speech outside Columbus. Kasich will deliver this year's on Monday at the Medina Performing Arts Center.
Kasich gave last year's State of the State in Lima. In 2012, he gave the speech in Steubenville. Democrats have griped because Kasich is giving State of the State speeches outside the Columbus Outerbelt. They seem to have a very bad case of sour grapes. They likely wish they'd thought of the idea first.
Anyone who's seen a couple dozen State of the States given in the Ohio House chamber in Columbus knows that Statehouse versions of the event are about as creative and spontaneous as a minuet danced by people with stiff joints.
Or they become pep rallies for whoever is governor, with gubernatorial appointees as cheerleaders. Indelible example: The late Michael J. McCullion, the amiable Youngstowner named registrar of motor vehicles by then-Gov. Richard F. Celeste. During Celeste's State of the States in the 1980s , McCullion's chair in the House chamber seemed spring-loaded because he was so often on his feet vigorously applauding fellow Democrat Celeste.
Steubenville and Lima were delighted to have been the hosts of Kasich State of the State speeches. Medina surely is, too.
Postcard-pretty Medina exemplifies Ohio's Western Reserve, once part of Connecticut. In the Western Reserve, the roads meet at right angles, the villages have greens, and people know how to drive in the snow.
One of the many curses of legislative term limits is that General Assembly members don't really know each other and don't really know Ohio. They'll know Ohio better after Monday's Medina speech, just as they did after Kasich's speeches in Republican Lima and in Democratic Steubenville (though in 2012 the GOP's Mitt Romney, not Democrat Barack Obama, narrowly carried Jefferson County).
What's more, parsing House Speaker William G. Batchelder's politics is a lot easier if you know where Batchelder is coming from. And that happens to be Medina. Kasich chose to deliver this year's speech in Medina as a tribute to Batchelder. Term limits will force Batchelder, Ohio's iconic GOP conservative, to leave the House this December. For Ohio, and for Kasich, that's a serious loss.
Someday, if Democrats do win a statewide executive office, they may recall something the great historian William Appleman Williams wrote: "The politician has, with every other citizen, a right and an obligation to deplore frightening tendencies. But he has the further responsibility to propose rational alternatives for the changes he deplores." That is, bellyaching about where Kasich gives his State of the State a speech doesn't put food on any Ohio supper tables.
For the first 114 years of statehood, governors sent a written State of the State message to the Senate and House. But in 1917, the General Assembly invited Democratic Gov. James M. Cox of Dayton to deliver his State of the State message in person. He did. In 1917, Democrats ran the Senate 25-11 and the House 72-56. (Both bodies were then larger.) "Tradition" wasn't sacred.
Today, with Republican Kasich as governor, Democrats hold 10 of 33 Senate seats, 39 of 99 House seats, and "tradition" matters. But the tradition that should rile Ohio Democrats is their tradition of political futility since Dick Celeste retired as governor in 1991 and Vern Riffe retired as House speaker in 1995.
True, Democrats twice helped Barack Obama carry Ohio and elect Sherrod Brown a U.S. senator. But at the Ohio Statehouse, all that's seemingly accomplished is to prompt Democratic complaints about a Republican's speeches.
Thomas Suddes is a former legislative reporter with The Plain Dealer in Cleveland and writes from Ohio University.


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Drawing Class
Heads and Hands in the Norton Simon Museum: Understanding the Hand
Date: Friday, November 08, 2013
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Teacher: Richard Houston
Type: Drawing Class
Discover approaches to drawing the human head and hands with artist Richard Houston. Working from masterworks in the Museum's collections, students explore drawing heads and hands through a series of discussions, demonstrations and exercises.
Understanding the Hand
For many beginning artists, drawing hands can be a very challenging task. Working from masterworks in the Museum'scollections, students explore an approach to drawing the human hand through simplified form analysis and proportion.
Meets in Entrance Gallery | All levels of experience are welcome. Each class is $20 ($16 for members), and space is limited to 18 participants. All materials and admission to the galleries on the day of class are included. | Online registration is required. For further information, contact the Education Department at (626) 844-6980.


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People need to calm down ! Did you forget that this is a brand new Team ? Besides they only show a bad stop and DW runs that big mouth all the time . These guys are getting better every week and they will be ready when the Chase starts .Then The 4 Team will Shut up all those negative people but you will never shut DW up . by that time he will change colors and say I told you the 4 team had the best crew around . Harvick will win his 1st Championship this year !


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"I have been listening to you on EWTN for about one year now. I left the Catholic Church 42 years ago and have been attending Protestant churches. After many struggles during this last year, I finally went to confession on Sunday. Thank you all so much for helping me on my journey home."
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It's not a good thing that an independent CC club in their own town is less likely to survive than a virtual A team of Leeds totally dependent on them for their existence and further progess or not depending on what Leeds want.
Maybe thats the goal of all this, to make all Cc clubs either become adjuncts of a SL club and virtually cease to exist as self determining entities and kill off all clubs who don't wish to conform to this vision of the future for all but a few SL clubs. Let's make them all reliant on SL clubs and so kill off any possible competition that might be out there however small the threat might be.
If you think that a good thing then you are certainly entitled to your opinion but I don't share that view.


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The city of Portlandwill host two Fix-It Fairs in coming weeks.
These are free events at which participants can learn simple and effective ways to save money and stay healthy.
The events feature exhibits from numerous community partners and workshops held throughout the day. Experts will be available to talk about water and energy savings, home and personal health, food and nutrition, community resources, recycling and yard care, lead testing, bike tune-ups and more.
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• Saturday, Jan. 26, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Self Enhancement Inc., 3920 N Kerby Ave.
• Saturday, Feb. 23,¡Clases en español!, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ron Russell Middle School ,3955 SE 112th Ave.
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Home List of Titles Entanglement, EPR steering, and Bell-nonlocality criteria for multipartite higher-spin systems
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- Title
- Entanglement, EPR steering, and Bell-nonlocality criteria for multipartite higher-spin systems
- Author(s)
- He, Q. Y.; Drummond, P. D.; Reid, M. D.
- Abstract
- We develop criteria to detect three classes of nonlocality that have been shown by Wiseman et al. [Phys. Rev. Lett. 98, 140402 (2007)] to be nonequivalent: entanglement, EPR steering, and the failure of local hidden-variable theories. We use the approach of Cavalcanti et al. [Phys. Rev. Lett. 99, 210405 (2007)] for continuous variables to develop the nonlocality criteria for arbitrary spin observables defined on a discrete Hilbert space. The criteria thus apply to multisite qudits, i.e., systems of fixed dimension d, and take the form of inequalities. We find that the spin moment inequalities that test local hidden variables (Bell inequalities) can be violated for arbitrary d by optimized highly correlated nonmaximally entangled states provided the number of sites N is high enough. On the other hand, the spin inequalities for entanglement are violated and thus detect entanglement for such states, for arbitrary d and N, and with a violation that increases with N. We show that one of the moment entanglement inequalities can detect the entanglement of an arbitrary generalized multipartite Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger state. Because they involve the natural observables for atomic systems, the relevant spin-operator correlations should be readily observable in trapped ultracold atomic gases and ion traps.
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- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences. Centre for Atom Optics and Ultrafast Spectroscopy
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- Physical Review A, Vol. 83, no. 3 (Mar 2011), article no. 032120
- Publication year
- 2011
- FOR Code(s)
- 0202 Atomic, Molecular, Nuclear, Particle and Plasma Physics; 0204 Condensed Matter Physics; 0205 Optical Physics
- Keyword(s)
- Bell inequalities; Bell nonlocality; Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen; Entanglement; EPR steering; Multipartite higher-spin systems
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- American Physical Society
- 1050-2947
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