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Infertility is the failure of a couple to become pregnant after one year of regular, unprotected intercourse. In both men and women the fertility process is complex.
Infertility affects about 10% of all couples. Even under ideal circumstances, the probability that a woman will get pregnant during a single menstrual cycle is only about 30%. And, when conception does occur, only 50 - 60% of pregnancies advance beyond the 20th week. (The inability of a woman to produce a live birth because of abnormalities that cause miscarriages is called infecundity and is not discussed in detail in this report.)
About a third of infertility problems are due to female infertility, and another third are due to male infertility. In the remaining cases, infertility affects both partners or the cause is unclear. Although this report specifically addresses infertility in women, it is equally important for the male partner to be tested at the same time.
The primary organs and structures in the reproductive system are:
Reproductive Hormones. The hypothalamus (an area in the brain) and the pituitary gland regulate the reproductive hormones.
The pituitary gland is often referred to as the master gland because of its important role in many vital functions, many of which require hormones. In women, six key hormones serve as chemical messengers that regulate the reproductive system:
Ovulation. The process leading to fertility is very intricate. It depends on the healthy interaction of the reproductive organs and hormone systems in both the male and female. In addition, reproduction is limited by the phases of female fertility. Nevertheless, this process results in conception within a year for about 80% of couples. Only 15% conceive within a month of their first attempts, however, and about 60% succeed after 6 months.
A woman's ability to produce children occurs after she enters puberty and begins to menstruate. The process of conception is complex:
LH serves two important roles:
Fertilization. The so-called "fertile window" is 6 days long and starts 5 days before ovulation and ends the day of ovulation. Fertilization occurs as follows:
If the egg is not fertilized, the corpus luteum degenerates into a form called the corpus albicans , and estrogen and progesterone levels drop. Finally, the endometrial lining sloughs off and is shed during menstruation.
Typical Menstrual Cycle
Menstrual Phases
Typical No. of Days
Hormonal Actions
Follicular (Proliferative) Phase
Cycle Days 1 - 6: Beginning of menstruation to end of blood flow.
Estrogen and progesterone start out at their lowest levels.
FSH levels rise to stimulate maturity of follicles. Ovaries start producing estrogen and levels rise, while progesterone remains low.
Cycle Days 7 - 13: The endometrium (the inner lining of the uterus) thickens to prepare for the egg implantation.
Cycle Day 14:
Surge in LH. Largest follicle bursts and releases egg into fallopian tube.
Luteal (Secretory) Phase, also known as the Premenstrual Phase
Cycle Days 15 - 28:
Ruptured follicle develops into corpus luteum, which produces progesterone. Progesterone and estrogen stimulate blanket of blood vessels to prepare for egg implantation.
If fertilization occurs:
Fertilized egg attaches to blanket of blood vessels that supplies nutrients for the developing placenta. Corpus luteum continues to produce estrogen and progesterone.
If fertilization does not occur:
Corpus luteum deteriorates. Estrogen and progesterone levels drop. The blood vessel lining sloughs off and menstruation begins.
Many medical conditions can contribute to infertility. In fact, most cases of infertility are due to underlying medical problems. These disorders can damage the fallopian tubes, interfere with ovulation, or cause hormonal complications.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a major cause of female infertility worldwide. PID comprises a variety of infections caused by different bacteria that affect the reproductive organs, appendix, and parts of the intestine that lie in the pelvic area. The sites of infection most often implicated in infertility are in the fallopian tubes, a specific condition referred to as salpingitis .
Causes of PID. PID may result from many different conditions that cause infections. Among them are:
Effects of PID. Severe or frequent attacks of PID can eventually cause scarring, abscess formation, and tubal damage that result in infertility. About 20% of women who develop symptomatic PID become infertile. PID also significantly increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy (implantation of the embryo in the fallopian tubes). The severity of the infection, not the number of the infections, appears to pose the greatest risk for infertility.
Endometriosis is a condition in which cells that line the uterus grow in areas outside of the uterus, such as the ovaries. The condition can interfere with a woman's ability to become pregnant. Endometriosis may account for as many as 30% of infertility cases. Endometriosis rarely causes an absolute inability to conceive, but, nevertheless, it can contribute to it both directly and indirectly.
Endometrial cysts may cause infertility in several ways:
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which the ovaries produce high amounts of androgens (male hormones), particularly testosterone. PCOS occurs in about 6% of women, and amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea (infrequent menses) is quite common.
In PCOS, increased androgen production results in high levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) and low levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), so that follicles are prevented from producing a mature egg. Without egg production, the follicles swell with fluid and form into cysts. Every time an egg is trapped within the follicle, another cyst forms and the ovary swells, sometimes reaching the size of a grapefruit. Without ovulation, progesterone is no longer produced, whereas estrogen levels remain normal.
The elevated levels of androgens (hyperandrogenism) can cause obesity, facial hair, and acne, although not all women with PCOS have such symptoms. PCOS also poses a high risk for insulin resistance, which is associated with type 2 diabetes. About half of PCOS patients also have diabetes.
Premature ovarian failure is the early depletion of follicles before age 40, which, in most cases, leads to premature menopause. It affects about 1% of women and is typically preceded by irregular periods, which might continue for years. In this condition, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels are elevated, as they are during perimenopause. Premature ovarian failure is a significant cause of infertility, and women who have this condition have only a 5 - 10% chance to conceive without fertility treatments.
Causes of premature ovarian failure include:
Benign fibroid tumors in the uterus are extremely common in women in their 30s. Large fibroids may cause infertility impairing the uterine lining, by blocking the fallopian tube, or by distorting the shape of the uterine cavity or altering the position of the cervix.
Prolactin is a hormone produced in the pituitary gland that stimulates breast development and milk production in association with pregnancy. High levels of prolactin (hyperprolactinemia) reduce gonadotropin hormones and inhibit ovulation. Hyperprolactinemia in women who are not pregnant or nursing can be caused by an underactive thyroid gland or pituitary adenoma. (Pituitary adenomas are benign tumors that secrete prolactin.) Some drugs, including oral contraceptives and some antipsychotic drugs, can also elevate levels of prolactin.
Secretions from the breast not related to pregnancy or nursing (called galactorrhea ) are a telltale symptom of high prolactin levels and should be investigated.
Inborn Abnormalities. Inborn genital tract abnormalities may cause infertility. Mullerian agenesis is a specific malformation in which no vagina or uterus develops. Even in these cases, some women can become mothers by undergoing in vitro fertilization and having the fertilized egg implanted in another woman who is willing and able to carry the pregnancy (a surrogate mother).
Uterine or Abdominal Scarring. Bands of scar tissue that bind together after abdominal or pelvic surgery or infection (called adhesions) can restrict the movement of ovaries and fallopian tubes and may cause infertility. Asherman syndrome, for example, is scarring in the uterus that can cause obstructions and secondary amenorrhea. It may be caused by surgery, repeated injury, or unknown factors.
In the U.S., about 10% of women ages 15 - 44, or about 6.1 million women, have problems getting pregnant or carrying a baby to term.
Fertility declines as a woman ages. Fertility begins to decline when a woman reaches her mid-30s, and rapidly declines after her late 30s. As a woman ages, her ovaries produce fewer eggs. In addition, the quality of the eggs is poorer than those of younger women. Older women have a higher risk for eggs with chromosomal abnormalities, which increase the risk for miscarriage and birth defects. Older women are also more likely to have health problems that may interfere with fertility.
Although most of a woman's estrogen is manufactured in her ovaries, 30% is produced by fat cells, which transform male hormones produced by the adrenal glands into estrogen. Because a normal hormonal balance is essential for the process of conception, extreme weight levels (either high or low) can contribute to infertility.
Being Overweight. Being overweight or obese (fat levels that are 10 - 15% above normal) can contribute to infertility in various ways. Obesity is also associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), an endocrinologic disorder that can cause infertility.
Being Underweight. Body fat levels 10 - 15% below normal can completely shut down the reproductive process. Women at risk include:
Cigarette smoking can harm a woman's ovaries and contribute to a decrease in eggs. Studies show that women who smoke are more likely to reach menopause earlier than women who do not smoke.
Alcohol and caffeine use may contribute to infertility.
Exposure to environmental hazards (such as herbicides, pesticides, and industrial solvents) may affect fertility. Estrogen-like hormone-disrupting chemicals are of particular concern for infertility in men and for effects on offspring of women. Phthalates, chemicals used to soften plastics, are under particular scrutiny because they may disrupt hormones.
Neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) act in the hypothalamus gland, which controls both reproductive and stress hormones. Severely elevated levels of stress hormone can, in fact, shut down menstruation. Whether stress has any significant effect on fertility or fertility treatments is unclear.
In any fertility work-up, both male and female partners are tested if pregnancy fails to occur after a year of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. Fertility testing should especially be performed if a woman is over 35 years old or if either partner has known risk factors for infertility. An analysis of the man's semen should be performed before the female partner undergoes any invasive testing.
The first step in any infertility work up is a complete medical history and physical examination. Menstrual history, lifestyle issues (smoking, drug and alcohol use, and caffeine consumption), any medications being taken, and a profile of the patient's general medical and emotional health can help the doctor decide on appropriate tests.
Before embarking on an expensive fertility work-up, the following steps are free or low-cost and can be helpful:
Several laboratory tests may be used to detect the cause of infertility and monitor treatments:
Hormonal Levels. Blood and urine tests are taken to evaluate hormone levels. Hormonal tests for ovarian reserve (the number of follicles and quality of the eggs) are especially important for older women.
Examples of possible results include:
Clomiphene Challenge Test. Clomiphene citrate (Clomid, Serophene), a standard fertility drug, may be used to test for ovarian reserve. With this test, the doctor measures FSH on day 3 of the cycle. The woman takes clomiphene orally on days 5 and 9 of the cycle. The doctor measures FSH on the tenth day. High levels of FSH either on day 3 or day 10 indicate a poor chance for a successful outcome.
Tissue Samples. To rule out luteal phase defect, premature ovarian failure, and absence of ovulation, the doctor may take tissue samples of the uterus 1 - 2 days before a period to determine if the corpus luteum is adequately producing progesterone. Samples taken from the cervix may be cultured to rule out infection.
Tests for Autoimmune Disease. Tests for autoimmune disease, such as hypothyroidism and diabetes, should be considered in women with recent ovarian failure that is not caused by genetic abnormalities.
If an initial fertility work-up does not reveal abnormalities, more extensive tests may help reveal abnormal tubal or uterine findings. The four major approaches for examining the uterus and fallopian tubes are:
Combinations of these imaging procedures may be used to confirm diagnoses.
Ultrasound and Sonohysterography. Ultrasound is the standard imaging technique for evaluating the uterus and ovaries, detecting fibroids, ovarian cysts and tumors, and also obstructions in the urinary tract. It uses sound waves to produce an image of the organs and entails no risk and very little discomfort.
Transvaginal sonohysterography uses ultrasound along with saline infused into the uterus, which enhances the visualization of the uterus. This technique is proving to be more accurate than standard ultrasound in identifying potential problems. It is currently the gold standard for diagnosing polycystic ovaries.
Hysteroscopy. Hysteroscopy is a procedure that may be used to detect the presence of endometriosis, fibroids, polyps, pelvic scar tissue, and blockage at the ends of the fallopian tubes. Some of these conditions can be corrected during the procedure by cutting away any scar tissue that may be binding organs together or by destroying endometrial implants.
Hysteroscopy may be done in a doctor's office or in an operating room, depending on the type of anesthesia used. The procedure uses a long flexible or rigid tube called a hysteroscope, which is inserted into the vagina and advanced through the cervix to reach the uterus. A fiber optic light source and a tiny camera in the tube allow the doctor to view the cavity. The uterus is filled with saline or carbon dioxide to inflate the cavity and provide better viewing. This frequently causes cramping.
There are small risks of bleeding, infection, and reactions to anesthesia. Many patients experience temporary discomfort in the shoulders after the operation due to residual carbon dioxide that puts pressure on the diaphragm.
Hysterosalpingography. Hysterosalpingography is performed to discover possible blockage in the fallopian tubes and abnormalities in the uterus:
There is a small risk of pelvic infection, and antibiotics may be prescribed prior to the procedure.
Laparoscopy . Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure. It requires general anesthesia and is performed in an operating room. The surgeon makes a very small incision below the belly button and inserts an instrument called a laparoscope, which is similar to a hysteroscope. (The difference is that a laparoscope is inserted through the abdomen, while a hysteroscope is inserted through the vagina and cervix.) Through the laparoscope, the surgeon can view the uterus, fallopian tube, and ovaries. Laparoscopy is most helpful for identifying endometriosis or other adhesions that may affect fertility.
Treatment for infertility should first address any underlying medical condition that may be contributing to fertility problems. Drugs, surgery, or both may be used to treat these conditions. Surgery may also be used to repair blockage in fallopian tubes.
Several approaches are used to treat infertility:
Some doctors recommend that if a couple fails to conceive after 1 - 2 years of frequent unprotected sex, they should consult a fertility expert. Women who are 35 or older, however, may want to begin exploring their options if they do not become pregnant within 6 months to a year.
Choosing a good fertility clinic is important. Those offering assisted reproductive techniques are not always regulated by the government, and abuses have been reported, including lack of informed consent, unauthorized use of embryos, and failure to routinely screen donors for disease.
The clinic should always provide the following information:
Advanced fertility procedures and medications are extremely expensive and often not covered by insurance. Couples should be cautious about offers of rebates in the event of failure; the clinics offering them are often significantly more expensive than those that don't offer such gimmicks.
Women who are undergoing cancer treatments and who want to become pregnant should see a reproductive specialist to discuss their options. According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology's guidelines, the fertility preservation method with the best chance of success is embryo cryopreservation. This procedure involves harvesting a woman's eggs (oocytes), followed by in vitro fertilization and freezing of embryos for later use. Other treatments under investigation include egg preservation, collecting and freezing unfertilized eggs, removing and freezing a part of the ovary for later reimplantation, and using hormone therapy to protect the ovaries during chemotherapy. Women may be able to access these investigational approaches through enrolling in clinical trials.
Fertility drugs are often used alone as initial treatment to induce ovulation. If they fail as sole therapy, they may be used with assisted reproductive procedures, such as in vitro infertilization, to produce multiple eggs, a process called superovulation .
According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, fertility drugs can be divided into three main categories:
Clomiphene citrate (Clomid, Serophene) is usually the first fertility prescribed for women with infrequent periods and long menstrual cycles. Unlike more potent drugs used in superovulation, clomiphene is gentler and works by blocking estrogen, which tricks the pituitary into producing follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). This boosts follicle growth and the release of the egg. Clomiphene can be taken orally, is relatively inexpensive, and the risk for multiple births (about 5%, mostly twins) is lower than with other drugs.
Women with the best chances for success with this drug are those who have the following conditions:
Women with poorer chances of success with this drug have the following conditions:
One or two tablets are taken each day for 5 days, usually starting 2 - 5 days after the period starts. If successful, ovulation occurs about a week after the last pill has been taken. If ovulation does not occur, then a higher dose may be given for the next cycle. If this regimen is not successful, treatment may be prolonged or additional drugs may be added. Doctors usually do not recommend more than 6 cycles.
Clomiphene often reduces the amount and quality of cervical mucus and may cause thinning of the uterine lining. In such cases, other hormonal drugs may be given to restore thickness. Other side effects of clomiphene include ovarian cysts, hot flashes, nausea, headaches, weight gain, and fatigue. There is a 5% chance of having twins with this drug, and a slightly increased risk for miscarriage.
If clomiphene does not work or is not an appropriate choice, gonadotropin drugs are a second option. Gonadotropins include several different types of drugs that contain either a combination of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), or only FSH. Whereas clomiphene works indirectly by stimulating the pituitary gland to secrete FSH, (which prompts follicle production), gonadtropin hormones directly stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple follicles.
Gonadotropins are given by injection. (Your doctor may show you how to self-administer the injection.) Gonadotropins include:
Gonadotropin drugs are either natural compounds extracted from urine or synthetic compounds that are genetically engineered in a laboratory using recombinant DNA.
Human Menopausal Gonadotropin (hMG) . HMG drugs, also called menotropins, contain a mixture of both FSH and LH. These drugs (Menopur, Repronex, Humegon) are all derived from the urine of postmenopausal women. HMG is administered as a series of injections 2 - 3 days after the period starts. Injections are usually given for 7 - 12 days, but the time may be extended if ovulation does not occur. In such cases, a shot of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) may trigger ovulation.
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG). Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is similar to LH. It mimics the LH surge, which stimulates the follicle to release the egg. Natural hCG drugs, derived from the urine of pregnant women, include Pregnyl, Profasi, Novarel, and APL. Ovidrel is the only available genetically modified hCG drug. Ovidrel has fewer side effects at the injection site, and its quality can be better controlled than the natural drugs. It is generally used after hMG or FSH to stimulate the final maturation stages of the follicles. Ovulation, if it occurs, does so about 36 - 72 hours after administration.
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) . Urofollitropin (Bravelle, Fertinex) is a purified form of FSH, derived from the urine of postmenopausal women. Follitropin drugs (Gonal-F, Follistim) are synthetic versions of FSH. These FSH drugs are sometimes given in combination with an hCG drug.
GnRH Analogs (Agonists or Antagonists). Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is a hormone produced in the hypothalamus part of the brain. GnRH stimulates the pituitary gland to produce LH and FSH. GnRH analogs are synthetic drugs that are classified as either agonists or antagonists. They are similar to natural GnRH but have very different actions. While natural GnRH stimulates LH and FSH, these drugs actually prevent the LH and FSH surge that occurs right before ovulation. This action helps prevent the premature release of the eggs before they can be harvested for assisted reproductive technologies.
Multiple Births. Overproduction of follicles can lead to ovarian enlargement. This event increases the risk for multiple births. There is a 25% chance of multiple births (about 17% for twins and 8% for triplets and or more).
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. The most serious complication with superovulation is ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHS), which is associated with the enlarged ovary (although the precise cause is unknown). This can result in dangerous fluid and electrolyte imbalances and endanger the liver and kidney. OHS is also associated with a higher risk for blood clots. In rare cases, it can be fatal. Symptoms include abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, and shortness of breath.
Bleeding and Rupture of Ovarian Cysts. Overproduction of follicles, if unchecked, may result in bleeding and rupture of ovarian cysts.
Cancer Concerns. There has been concern that clomiphene and gonadotropins may increase the risks for ovarian and breast cancer. Most evidence to date does not indicate that ovulation-stimulating drugs increase the risks for these types of cancers. Some studies suggest that clomiphene, which is chemically related to the breast cancer drug tamoxifen, may actually decrease the risk for breast cancer.
Letrozole and Aromatase Inhibitors. Aromatase inhibitors block aromatase, an enzyme that is largely responsible for producing estrogen in body tissues outside of the ovaries. These drugs include anastrozole (Arimidex) and letrozole (Femara). These drugs are used for treating breast cancer and are being investigated for stimulating ovulation in infertile women. Although letrozole is not approved for treatment of infertility, it has become widely used for this purpose in recent years.
Progesterone . Progesterone is a hormone that is produced by the body during the menstrual cycle. Progesterone drugs are sometimes given to women who have experienced frequent miscarriages (a possible sign of progesterone deficiency). A progesterone drug may also be given after egg retrieval during an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle to help thicken the uterine lining (endometrium) so it can better hold the egg following implantation.
Tamoxifen . Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) is a drug known as a selective estrogen-receptor modulator (SERM). It is used to treat or prevent breast cancer in certain women. It is also being studied in fertility treatments to induce ovulation. Tamoxifen works in a similar to clomiphene but may pose more health hazards, including a risk for blood clots and uterine cancer.
Glucocorticoids . Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones that are sometimes used in combination with IVF and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) to help make the lining of the uterus more responsive to egg implantation. However, recent reviews caution that glucocorticoids do not help improve pregnancy success rates and should not be used routinely with assisted reproductive technologies.
Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) are medical techniques that help couples conceive. These procedures involve either:
Fertilization may occur either in the laboratory or in the uterus. In the U.S., the number of live birth deliveries from ART has dramatically increased in the last decade. Nearly 40,000 live births (deliveries of one or more infants) occur in the U.S. each year using assisted reproductive technologies.
Technically, the term ART refers only to fertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and its variants, which handle both egg and sperm.
Artificial insemination (AI) involves placing the sperm directly in the cervix (called intracervical insemination) or into the uterus (called intrauterine insemination, or IUI).
IUI is the standard AI procedure. It involves placing washed sperm into the woman's uterine cavity through a long, thin catheter. The procedure is performed when a woman is ovulating and is used for patients whose tubes are not blocked from endometriosis or scarring.
IUI is the least complex and least expensive of fertility procedures and is often tried first in uncomplicated cases of infertility. However, recent studies indicate that IUI combined with fertility injections poses a greater risk for multiple births and has a lower rate of pregnancy success than IVF.
For these reasons, some doctors now suggest that women skip the gonadotropin-stimulating injection step, and that couples who fail to conceive after three cycles of IUI combined with clomiphene pills proceed directly to IVF.
Most assisted reproductive technologies procedures use in vitro fertilization (IVF). An in vitro procedure is one that is performed in the laboratory. Advances in these procedures have dramatically increased the rate of live births. IVF can be performed with a woman's own eggs and sperm, or with donor eggs and sperm.
In the past, IVF was used mainly to treat women with damaged fallopian tubes. It is now used as a fertility treatment for cases when the woman has endometriosis, the man has fertility problems, or the cause of a couple's infertility is unexplained.
A standard IVF cycle is divided into the following steps:
Other IVF Procedures . About 1 - 2% of IVF procedures use adaptations called gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) and zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT), which transfers the gametes (egg and sperm) into a women's fallopian tube rather than her uterus. In GIFT, the egg is harvested as with IVF and mixed with sperm, and is then injected into the woman's fallopian tube where fertilization occurs. In ZIFT, the egg is fertilized with sperm in the laboratory before being transferred to the fallopian tube. For GIFT and ZIFT a woman must have at least one functioning fallopian tube.
Success Rates . Not all IVF cycles result in pregnancy, and not all IVF-achieved pregnancies result in live births. According to the most recent statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 34% of ART cycles (mostly IVF) led to pregnancy, but only 28% resulted in a live birth of one or more babies. Success rates provided by fertility clinics are not always a reliable indicator as they depend on many variables, including the age of the patients.
Data indicate that the chances of IVF resulting in live birth are about:
Some women try acupuncture during an IVF cycle to increase their chances for pregnancy success. While acupuncture is not harmful, there is no conclusive evidence that it boosts success rates.
Complications . Data have been conflicting on whether IVF increases the risk for genetic abnormalities and birth defects. In general, the overall risks for birth defects appear to be small.
The main risk of IVF is the consequences of multiple pregnancies. Multiple pregnancies increase the risks for a mother and her babies. In particular, there is increased risk for premature delivery and low birth weight. These factors can cause heart and lung problems and developmental disabilities in children.
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is an assisted reproductive technology used for couples when male infertility is the main problem. It involves injecting a single sperm into an egg obtained from in vitro fertilization (IVF). The procedure is very simple:
The greatest concern with this procedure has been whether it increases the risk for birth defects. Many, but not all, studies have reported no higher risks of birth defects in children born using ICSI procedures. However, if the father's infertility was due to genetic issues, this genetic defect may be passed on to male children conceived through ICSI.
Another concern has been whether the ICSI procedure is being overused. ICSI use has increased 5-fold over the past decade, even though the proportion of men receiving treatment for male infertility has remained the same. Some doctors recommend ICSI for women who have failed prior IVF attempts or who have few or poor-quality eggs, even if their male partners have normal semen measurements. According to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, there is little evidence that ICSI helps improve pregnancy success for couples who do not have a problem with male factor infertility.
Although there are no dietary or nutritional cures for infertility, a healthy lifestyle is important. Some ovulatory problems may be reversible by changing behavioral patterns. Some tips include:
Both male and female hormone levels fluctuate according to the time of day, and they vary from day to day, month to month, and seasonally. Some timing tips might be helpful.
Monitoring Basal Body Temperature. To determine the most likely time of ovulation and therefore the time of fertility, a woman should take her body temperature, called her basal body temperature. This is the body's temperature as it rises and falls in accord with hormonal fluctuations.
By studying the temperature patterns after a few months, couples can begin to anticipate ovulation and plan their sexual activity accordingly. Couples should try to avoid becoming fixated on the chart, however, in scheduling their sexual activity.
Frequency of Intercourse. It is not clear how often a couple should have intercourse in order to conceive. Some doctors think that having sex more than 2 days a week adds no benefits. In addition, frequent sexual activity lowers sperm count per ejaculation. Some studies have indicated, however, that having intercourse every day, or even several times a day, before and during ovulation, improves pregnancy rates. Although sperm count per ejaculation is low, a constantly replenished semen supply is more likely to result in a fertilized egg.
The fertility treatment process presents a roller coaster of emotions. There are almost no sure ways to predict which couples will eventually conceive. Some couples with multiple problems will overcome great odds, while other, seemingly fertile, couples fail to conceive. Many of the new treatments are remarkable, but a live birth is never guaranteed. The emotional burden on the couple is considerable, and some planning is helpful.
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1859: The first modern revival of the Olympic Games takes place in Athens, Greece. The games, the brainchild of Greek businessman Evangelos Zappas, saw athletes compete in a variety of events, including running, discus, javelin throwing, wrestling, jumping and pole climbing. The "Zappas Olympics" would be held again in 1870 and 1875, helping inspire the 1896 Summer Olympics, the first to come under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee and officially known as the Games of the I Olympiad. Pictured is a ticket from the 1859 Zappas Olympics.


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Every one was an HenryMay 02,2013There have been eight rulers of England named Henry and four rulers of France who bore that name. That may sound odd in light of the fact that the name is common in both countries. But theres a reason why the name seems to have been considered unlucky in France. Whereas of the English Henrys only one died violently, at least three of the French kings of that name died by violent means. And perhaps even the other French Henry met an end that authorities today would consider untimely.
Of the English rulers, Henry I was a son of William the Conqueror. He may well have condoned the assassination of his older brother William Rufus. That William was probably gay, and an odd thing happened after Henry came to power. In the course of his long rule he fathered more illegitimate children than any other English ruler, but he was given the thanks of the great council for cleaning up the court.
Henry II was the son of the first Henrys daughter one of his few legitimate children. He ruled what on paper was a vast territory in France as well as England.
Henry III was the son of King John and was a grandson of the second Henry.
Henry IV was the son of John of Gaunt and came to power by supplanting Richard II. He may also have seen to it that Richard was murdered.
Henry V was son of the previous Henry and had a very strenuous if relatively short career, dying at a relatively early age.
Henry VI, son of Henry V, ruled during what has come to be called the War of the Roses and died in battle.
Henry VII, first of the Tudor rulers, came to power after defeating and killing Richard III in battle.
Henry VIII, son of the previous Henry, is remembered for seeking several wives, in the course of which he took England out of the church of Rome.
Years later, after the Stewarts had been ejected from the throne of England, a younger brother of Bonny Prince Charlie Stewart was named Henry and became a cardinal in Rome. He never made it to England, but until he died about 1806 his few followers referred to him as Henry IX, although that title never came to fruition in England.
Of the French rulers of that name, Henry I was a contemporary of William the Conqueror and even helped William quell a rebellion in Normandy before William invaded England. There was some belief, though not confirmed in all the annals, that this Henry died after falling from his horse.
We go five centuries before another Henry comes to the French throne. Henry II was engaged in a tournament in 1559, much against the advice of his family. Their fears became justified. The lance of the kings opponent shattered, and a splinter penetrated the kings visor and penetrated his brain.
That king was succeeded in turn by three of his sons, the third of which took the name Henry III. France was in the midst of a bitter conflict between Catholics and Protestants, and this Henry was assassinated by a fanatic.
He was succeeded by a cousin who became Henry IV. Born a Protestant, this king became a Catholic, making the comment: Paris is worth a Mass. He governed for about two decades, encouraging Champlain to explore Canada, while enacting religious tolerance in France. But he, too, was assassinated, and that seems to have given the French ruling families the idea that the name Henry was unlucky, for no other French king bore that name. About 1870 there was a pretender who bore that name, but he never came to the throne and died childless.
In Germany one of the best known Henrys was the founder of the so-called Saxon line. His nickname was Henry the Fowler because supposedly when authorities came to tell him that he had been named emperor he was out hunting birds. But it was in England that the name remained the most popular.
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An interesting collection of exotic and domestic animals were featured at a recent Open Farm Day at Country Ark Farm (CAF) near Milford, PA. Run by the Ciancitto family and a group of volunteers for the past 23 years, the non-profit foundation provides recreational, pet and art therapy experiences for mentally, emotionally and physically challenged children and adults. CAF is housed on a 26-acre property which is home to an assortment of well-socialized animals that have been hand-raised for the various programs offered.
CAF relies on the financial support of local foundations, businesses and individuals. Donations are most welcome and items such as towels, cat food and dog food are always needed. Read more about CAF in The River Reporter at bit.ly/KwRd3a or visit www.countryarkfarm.org for more information.


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My response to John Branston
Good evening Mr. Branston,
I just finished reading your article in the Memphis Flyer about the MPO's plan for our region. Â My response follows.
No one should be afraid of planning. Â Memphis, as you likely know, was originally a planned city. Â (Please click here for a map of the original plans for downtown Memphis.) Â I was in Washington, DC over the weekend and was impressed by its beauty and livability, much of which we can credit to its being a planned city as well. Â All aspects of our lives require planning. Â A household budget is nothing more than a financial plan, one that covers goals for spending, saving, and debt reduction. Â The extent to which that plan is successful depends on how closely the members of a household adhere to its recommendations.
My employer, the University of Memphis, has many plans for the future of its campus and the broader community. Â One goal is to improve the Highland Street corridor by attracting new businesses, redeveloping underused land, and making that avenue the true entrance to the University. Â Indeed, my school also has an excellent Department of City and Regional Planning, one of whose graduates, Kyle Wagenschutz, is now the City's first Bike/Pedestrian coordinator. Â We should be proud of that department for producing such a capable and successful city employee.
Planning, above all, requires coordination. Â In order for our financial goals to be met, my wife and I must coordinate our spending behavior. Â We also try to coordinate our goals with conditions within broader financial markets, albeit without much success lately. Â (Bank of America, you have been warned.)
Perhaps you should ask military leaders what they think about plans. Â Our armed forces are known for producing all manner of plans, both small and grand in scale. Â Indeed, one could regard the Allied invasion of Normandy as the execution of a particularly bold plan, although with many more guns and explosions that the MPO's plan.
Speaking of explosions, you are correct that the bike lanes on Madison Avenue incited quite a bit of controversy, much of which was unnecessary. Â As I wrote in a recent blog post, once local businesses see that the installation of bike lanes did not cause the death of the commercial activity on that street, we will all breathe a big sigh of relief. Â And of course, we have the redevelopment of Overton Square to look forward to. Â We need not expect "1,000 more Madison Avenues," unless we want all other commercial corridors in Memphis to be as successful as I know Madison soon will be. Â Interestingly, Loeb Properties seems to share my opinion.
What plans like those produced by the MPO allow us as a region to do three things. Â The first is to recognize the resources we have at our disposal, the second to acknowledge what limitations we face, and the third and most important is to figure out what is the best way to put those resources to productive use. Â Local government will inevitably play a role in this, but so will many other rational economic agents, such as developers, households, businesses, workers, commuters, cyclists, pedestrians, and other members of the community. Â What the MPO's plan represents is not a hard and fast set of rules; the MPO itself has little in the way of "teeth" it can use for enforcement. Â Rather, the plan contains a vision for what our region can, and should, look like in the future. And that plan is explicit that our streets should be made safe for all users: drivers, cyclists, the disabled, and pedestrians. Â I believe that by presenting the best plan possible, the MPO stands the best chance of eliciting "buy-in" by all residents of the Memphis metropolitan area. Â And I believe that this plan can and will do just that.
Whether the MPO's plan is successful depends on the coordination between local governments and all users of land and roads in the area. Â This is not the "government [as a] teacher and motivator." Â This is how thriving cities are made. Â Ever been to Houston, Texas? Â That's a city without a plan, indeed, without even any zoning restrictions. Â Sure, it's big, but big in terms of sprawl, not big in terms of ideas.
You are correct: it is up to the individual to decide how best to act. Â And I do believe that the government should involve itself as little as possible in many of those decisions. Â But just as our federal government has carved out space via the First Amendment for journalists such as yourself to produce such (ahem) thoughtful commentary as in your recent column, our local governments must carve out space for our roads to be safely used by all travelers, be they on foot, in a wheelchair, on a bike, or in a car. Â The way that that is done is via the installation of bike lanes and curb cuts, the improvement of sidewalks, and the creation of proper signage which clearly delineates who may be where and when. Â We need our city to work for all of us, not just drivers.
In closing, I will note that while I am an employee of the University of Memphis (a proud one at that), I am not writing this on behalf of anyone but me. Â This semester I am teaching a course on Urban Economics, one that discusses many of the issues covered in the MPO's plan. Â In fact, Kyle Wagenschutz himself was kind enough to visit my class as a guest lecturer and talk about the economics of biking. Â (I hereby bestow upon Kyle an honorary PhD in Awesomeness.) Â I am fairly knowledgeable about these issues, both from a professorial and a personal perspective. Â You see, I am also a regularly bike commuter to campus and other points around town. Â And I know what it means to have bike lanes available to me. Â The lanes on Southern Avenue make my commute so much safer and enjoyable, and not just to me, but to the drivers with whom I share the road. Â I have my lane, and they have theirs.
Sir, you have my best wishes for a happy and warm holiday weekend. Â I also hope that you begin riding your bike more than "once in a while." Â Memphis is becoming quite the bike-friendly city. Â Really, you have no idea what you're missing.
Best regards,
Doug Campbell


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-he didn't say he was leaving
-he didn't say he wanted the MAX
all he said was he wants to be a free agent and evaluate things, evaluate his career and the team
I'm hoping he takes less along with the Knicks finding a way to get him a #2
but the fact that you're going to find it hard to cheer for him is crazy
any player wearing orange and blue is worth cheering for except Chris Smith
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Oh I love the "We as fans don't have to worry, it's not our money" stale joke of a rebuttal
The Knicks will be paying heavy Taxes this season and next year once Melo gets his new deal at an alarming repeater rate. Which provides more financial resources for the competition(league), particularly as they look toward those off-seasons when we CTC to all teams. Please step out of your naive bubble and look at the big picture.... short term and long term.
Oh and to correct your line of thinking, that's why Cablevision and MSG cable/ticket rates continue to rise and are amongst the highest in their respective markets. Who do you think pays those prices?
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Knicks were a .500 team before Melo.
With him, we were a slightly better .500 team but still got bumped in the playoffs.
So let's not overrate him.
In 2-3 seasons, I don't believe Melo will be worth that money. He'll be coming down from his prime and will be a very good complimentary player but not a guy you should rely to build your franchise on.
If Knicks don't win this season, trade Melo to a contender for draft picks and try to rebuild around two special prospects in the 2014 and 2015 draft, so we'll have a good team by 2017.
That's WAY better than being a treadmill team until 2017 where we'll have no trade pieces because we held on to overrated for too long.
Sigh, I just really dont want Melo to leave lol.
He's always been hella overrated his entire career and none moreso since he transversed here to the largest market. Our fan base became too desperate and are now punch drunk over this loser.
Let this sink in for all of you who call yourselves fans. All of you are conscious of money and it's value right?
Well when we traded for Carmelo that came with a half season payment of his 2010-2011 salary which was in the neck of the woods of $17mil and we extended him at 3yrs $67mil which kicked in 2012-2013. So if you cut $17mil in half and add it to $67mil you get roughly $75mil. Now add that to the potential 5yr $130mil extension....That's a payout in 3yrs for guaranteed money to a tune of $210mil....Okay you might say no doubt a lot of money but there have been plenty of overpaid NBA players who have made that and more...to that I say true but here's the kicker...
Denver only paid Melo his rookie scale deal and 1 5yr extension deal. His rookie scale contract was about 4yrs and $15mil and his extension was 5yrs $80mil.
So in almost 9yrs of basketball he made $90mil guaranteed.... but in only 3yrs of basketball with us he'll have made $210mil of guaranteed money!!!!! Nowhere close to championship caliber/level of play
This my friends is so disturbing on every level I can think of. And as you said we won't get the best of Carmelo Anthony he'll be declining
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54 wins isn't slightly better then 500 its amazing so don't short change his season by mixing it with the lockout shortened or a season in which he got traded at the deadline. In 2 years he will be on the decline BUT who's to say he won't be a complimentary player by then. Who's to say shump won't develop into a star. Who's to say we won't package jr and Tyson for draft picks, who's to say after stat contract ends we won't sign anyone? Those are likely situations and not wishing on a star like saying stat will be an all star again. What if stat opts out this upcoming off season? Yeah I know why would stat opt out of all that money, well that's easy he can just resign for that amount over the course of 3 years and we land another stat to play with a re signing melo after this season. It's not like stat will get any other deals outside the league minimum anyway so he won't be turning down any real money by his standards. Don't get tunnel vision with our team, we're not a treadmill team and that can't be backed up with any kind of facts when we've tweaked the the roster and improved in every way, each year we get better. And the credit is givin to lightly contributing role players and the various gms well give credit to the only constant and that's melo. Point is we'll acquire him and other people if needed to be. Ny(in the history of sports) have never had a problem acquiring players. Its cool yall will all be on the band wagon once the wins start to pile up
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many post says Knicks shoudl dump MELO
MELO wants to play with Pringles again?
all know that Lakers are Bryant team.
personally i see just msg from MELo that he just wana stong roster that can compete
with Heat Pacers and Bulls
i saw some highlights Bulls Rose he is doin just same things as Lebron driving into the paint like John Wall
and still only what u can do is +1
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My son is 4 months old, exclusively breast-fed from birth and has excellent weight gain. He nursed every 1.5 hrs during the day until about 12 weeks old, then abruptly (within 2-3 days) transitioned (on his own) to a 3-4 hr feeding routine during the day. At the same time this happened, he developed very fussy nursing behavior. He screams and fusses if I try to feed him when he's not hungry (for instance, if it's been 2.5 hrs and he seems fussy). In other words, can't pacify him at the breast - only uses it to eat from.
For many daytime feedings he fusses as soon as we get into position, then latches on, fusses until I let down (which only takes about 10 sucks) and then continues to be fussy for the whole feed. He will calm down, then will go along sucking just fine and then out of the blue just start screaming, then I coax him back on and then he's fine for another minute and then starts screaming again. This is all within the first 5 min of the feeding session. I know I have a good supply. I'm a physician myself and I really do not think he has reflux and he has never had colic. I know the milk is there, and I don't think I have too-fast or too-slow let down. He doesn't gulp or choke a lot and I can hear him swallowing the milk. I give him a bottle of pumped milk only rarely since we have had lots of troubles with him taking a bottle. He's always had tons of wet and poopy diapers.
Interestingly, since one month old he has slept well at night with only one night-time feed. ** He feeds very peacefully with no crying during his night-time feeds!
I sometimes dread even trying to put him to the breast for fear of inducing a meltdown!!!!!!!
Has anyone else experienced this problem and is there anything I can do about it? I feel bad that he seems so unhappy breastfeeding much of the time!!!!!!!! Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!!


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The items, once dropped off, will then be used for the benefit of animals through the efforts of the Karnes County Humane Organization.
The Karnes County Humane Organization is accepting monetary donations for the medical expenses incurred by Karnes County animals. The care of these animals by way of shots, spaying, neutering and any other medical needs makes it possible to have the dogs find a forever home or be taken to a no-kill rescue group waiting for placement in a forever home. Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 128, Kenedy, Tx. 78119.
Volunteers are needed to bathe dogs, transport to a local vet or transport to an out of town rescue group. Foster homes are also needed while these little ones are waiting to be accepted by a rescue group.
The Karnes County Humane Organization expressed thanks to donors Julia Chesnutt Dutton, Bonnie Freeman Urbanek, Joyce Kempe and Connie Schmidt.
For more information on how to get involved, contact Janet Garza at 956-489-9649, Angela Donabauer Rodriguez at 210-416-8849, Rhonda Sheeran at 830-299-1716 or Loretta Thiele at 830-299-0890.


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South Carolina's on-the-job injury/illness rate for manufacturing in 2009 continued its downward trend with 3.4 injuries/illnesses per 100 workers. The 2009 rate is down significantly from 4.2 in 2007 and 4.0 rate in 2008. The data comes from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) annual Occupational Injury and Illness Survey.
The state's overall injury/illness rate, which includes private industry and private sector, was 3.5 injuries/illnesses per 100 workers. In 2008, the state's overall injury/illness rate was 3.4, which was the lowest rate in the history of the state Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) program since data was first recorded in 1973.
Private industry's rate in South Carolina was 3.2 in 2009, up slightly from 3.1 in 2008. The private industry rate in the U.S. was 3.6 in 2009 compared to 3.9 in 2008.
South Carolina state and local government's rate increased slightly from 4.8 in 2008 to 4.9 in 2009.
Within private industry, the construction industry's rate increased from 2.6 in 2008 to 2.9 in 2009. But the number continued to be significantly lower than the 4.0 in 2007.
Sub-sector industries with the highest non-fatal occupational injury and illness incidence rates per 100 full-time employees for total cases in the state were:
Within state and local government, state government's injury/illness rate was 3.4 in 2009, up from the 2008 and 2007 rates of 3.2. Local government's rate increased slightly from 5.6 in 2008 to 5.7 in 2009.
The Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses is a federal/state program in which employer reports were collected from about 3,000 South Carolina establishments in 2009 and processed by the state Department of LLR, cooperating with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The survey measures nonfatal injuries and illnesses only. The survey excludes the self-employed; farms with fewer than 11 employees; private households; and federal government agencies.
The annual survey provides estimates of the number and frequency (incidence rates) of workplace injuries and illnesses based on logs kept by employers during the year. These records reflect not only the year's injury and illness experience, but also the employer's understanding of which cases are work related under recordkeeping rules promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor. The number of injuries and illnesses reported in any year can be influenced by the level of economic activity, working conditions and work practices, worker experience and training, and the number of hours worked.
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2007 3.6 4.2
2006 3.8 4.4
2005 3.6 4.6
2004 4.1 4.8
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Gordn Brown British Prime Minister Gordn Brown (R) shares a joke with Tessa Jowell, Minister for the Olympics, as they attend the fourth day of the annual Labour Party Conference, in Bournemouth, in southern England, September 26, 2007. (Photo by Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images)
Tipper Gore Al Gore makes a funny face as he plays with Jessica Guzman, 4, after the grand opening ceremony of Echo Park, the Association to Benefit Children's new family center for homeless children, April 30, 2003 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
Silvio Berlusconi Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (L) jokes with Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference in Lipetsk on April 21, 2004. (Photo by Maxim Marmur/AFP/Getty Images)
Al Franken Al Franken attends night two of the Republican National Convention August 31, 2004 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
The Dalai Lama The Dalai Lama (R) shares a joke with British Member of Parliament Chris Mullin during a press conference in Westminster, London, on May 21, 2008. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth/AFP/Getty Images)
Rudy Giuliani Rudy Giuliani laughs on day three of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Nancy Pelosi Rahm Emanuel (R) whispers in the ear of Nancy Pelosi during a press conference at the Capitol in Washington on October 3, 2008. (Photo by Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images)
Sarah Palin Sarah Palin (L) shares a laughter with supporters at the end of a campaign rally at the Home Depot Center in Carson on October 4, 2008. (Photo by Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)
Condoleezza Rice Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas (R) and Condoleezza Rice (L) laugh as they walk together after their meeting in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 7, 2008. (Photo by Tara Todras-Whitehill/AFP/Getty Images)
Barack Obama President Barack Obama (L) and the Foreign Minister of El Salvador, Marisol Argueta, share a laugh during the first plenary session of the 5th Summit of the Americas in Port of Spain, on April 18, 2009. (Photo by Mauricio Duenas/AFP/Getty Images)
Arnold Schwarzenegger California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (C) lifts a charred dumbbell as U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (L) (D-CA) and California State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner (R) look on while touring homes that were burned by the Station Fire September 3, 2009 at Vogel Flats near Tujunga, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Barack Obama President Barack Obama shares a laugh with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as he arrives to address a joint session of Congress on his embattled healthcare reform plan at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on September 9, 2009. (Photo by Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)
Bill Clinton Former President Bill Clinton (L) laughs with actor Brad Pitt while discussing post-Katrina New Orleans at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September 24, 2009 in New York City. The fifth annual meeting of the CGI gathers prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics, religion and entertainment to discuss global issues such as climate change and peace in the Middle East. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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President Barack Obama (R) laughs alongside US Vice President Joe Biden prior to signing the healthcare insurance reform legislation during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, March 23, 2010. (Photo by Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images)
Hillary Clinton This combination of photos shows Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Pakistani Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi laughing during a press briefing following their bilateral meeting at the Department of State in Washington, DC, on March 24, 2010. (Photo by Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)
Sivio Berlusconi Italian Prime Minister Sivio Berlusconi (R) laughs during a support rally for the Party of Freedom (PDL) candidate and Lazio region presidential Renata Polverinirally (L) in Rome on March 26, 2010. (Photo by Tiziana Fabi/AFP/Getty Images)
Barack Obama President Barack Obama (R) greets the German Chancellor Angela Merkel upon his arrival for dinner during the Nuclear Security Summit at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, April 12, 2010. (Photo by Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images)
Hillary Clinton Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak laugh as they speak to reporters following a bilateral meeting at the State Department in Washington, DC, April 27, 2010. (Photo by Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images)
Timothy Geithner Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner (L) talks with New York Democrat Representative Charles Rangel (R) prior to an event honoring the New York Yankees as 2009 World Series champions of Major League Baseball at the White House on April 26, 2010. (Photo by Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images)
Silvio Berl Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, President Barack Obama, France's President Nicolas Sarkozy and Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper laugh with other G8 leaders after posing for a group photo at the G8 Summit at the Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario, June 25, 2010. (Photo by Jim Young/AFP/Getty Images)
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How many times has your cat watched as you enjoyed that tasty turkey on Thanksgiving? Well now you can turn turkey into a treat for your feline friends.
You can turn dark turkey meat into jerky treats really easy. All you have to do is use a conventional oven and let it slowly dry out. Here's a quick recipe.
Now you don't have to feel like your cats are being left out of the Thanksgiving celebration!
• 12 thinly sliced strips of dark turkey meat
1. Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees.
2. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray.
3. Remove any fat and skin from the turkey meat.
4. With a very sharp knife, cut turkey into ½ to 1 inch slices.
5. Place turkey strips on a baking sheet in a 300 degree oven, for about three hours. This is something you will want to keep an eye on so the meat doesn't char or burn. We are making jerky, so you basically just want the meat to dry, and this will result in some natural shrinkage.
6. After about 2 ½ to 3 hours, turn your oven off, leaving the turkey inside.
7. The turkey will continue to dry as the oven cools. I like to let the strips remain in the oven anywhere from six to eight hours until they are completely dry and cool.
After cooling, you should place the strips in an air-tight container. You can keep them fresh even longer by placing the container in your freezer and just pulling out treats as you need them.
Recipe for Thanksgiving Turkey Nibblers
How many times has your cat watched as you enjoyed that tasty turkey on Thanksgiving? Well now you can turn turkey into a treat for your feline friends.


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Re: Official G.G. Raceday Points Club
Thanks for any consideration.
Races, tracks, drivers and all the drama that comes along with it
beaverpond wrote:Just remember that all picks must be in by midnight the night before the race. Otherwise your picks will not count.
beaverpond wrote:I picked the 48 for second place and should have more than 5 points...please look at page 18 for my picks.
Annalee wrote:.......Some one should start clearing his desk for the prize....HH
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Re: Aspirations
"Take a deep breath, I've got this" ~ Tony Stewart
Whatever goes... remember, this is a family forum
Smokesprincess wrote:My first truck was standard....my mom made me learn to drive it, I cried but I learned. She would always say If you can drive standard you can drive any thing in this world. Now I have a Ford Focus thats standard and man can that little car drift...lol I love it I just picture myself on a dirt track some where (Eldora)..lol
I am at the ripe ol age of 34 making all dreams all my dreams come true. I am finally learning how to fix things on cars. I am going to school to be a Medical Assitant. I have always love racing and all of it from dirt to asphalt. So I have always wanted to be in the middle of it all. And god willing by the end of this year I will be moving to Kannapolis NC, I want to enter the nursing program that CNC has there. And god blessed me with a son that is dying to race so at 6 I think its a good time to start him and over there he has more of chance. So those are my aspirations...Crazy I know but sometime it take a while to really relize what you want in life.
smokinTA wrote:Pontiacs!! Oh how I miss them. The last car I bought and the very first NEW car for me was a Pontiac Solstice, red of course!! Special order, built with my name on it. Those Grand Prix' are sweet too!!
michaeljohn wrote:43 times??? that is amazing, but i am sure it can be a interesting life.. my sister is married to someone in the army, they havent moved around as much,
smokinTA wrote:Just keep that dream alive! Every night when I go to bed, I lay there with my eyes closed and envision what it is that I want to do. Just believe!! You will be racing that race car soon. Dreams really do come true
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"I love this show---you truly helped this 'revert' come home to the Church after many years! Your program is an invaluable resource and a source of inspiration. I can't get enough!"
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I'm happy to announce that we had two barbecue committee meetings at Sacred Heart and plans have started for our great annual church barbecue scheduled for Oct. 6!
We received our raffle tickets this weekend and the prizes are outstanding! For a dollar donation you have a chance to win any of the 39 prizes which include many visa cards or gift certificates. There are six $50 prizes; 11 $100; six $200; two $250; five $300; one $425; four $500; one dental check-up, cleaning and X-ray for two; a Consuela Make-up bag; a one-year subscription to The Progress and the grand prize of $2,000 for the lucky winner!
Sacred Heart is noted for its delicious barbecue and we don't plan to disappoint you! Serving starts at 11 a.m. and will continue throughout the day (we have a CCD room that can be used for dining even while the Bingo is going on.) Our heaping plates of the best barbecue with all the trimmings plus tea and homemade desserts will sell for $8. Meat will also be sold by the pound. "To go plates" can be purchased by driving to the designated area behind the parish hall.
It promises to be a day of fun for the whole family! The silent auction is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with many useful items to choose from. The live auction usually starts a little after noon. This is usually a big hit with everyone as the CCD students help to walk around and display the auction items to potential bidders.
There will be a lot of children's games outside and these are usually played with tickets. Another highlight is our famous "country store." There are usually lots of lots of homemade items; plants; baked items (empanadas); jewelry; home decorations and once they even sold delicious fruit cups! There are useful items for everyone, so don't miss out on this!
The monetary Bingo is from 2:30-6:30 p.m. and this is usually a big hit for everyone because the more people playing, the bigger the winnings! (For the past several years, our nephew Sam and Kathy Garcia have donated extra money in memory of his dad, the late Antonio "Tony" Garcia and this is added as extra Bingos!)
The grand finale is at 6:30 p.m. with the announcement of all the 39 raffle prize winners! You can purchase a raffle ticket for a dollar donation from any parish member or at the door on the day of the barbecue. You do not have to be present to win!
Gracie Stewart and Dianna Luna have been very instrumental in helping me with the publicity since I was assigned with it several years ago. I will be faxing, contacting radio stations and then we all three get together to mail out all the letters two weeks prior to the event. And I thank God for all the help from our local Progress and the Bee-Picayune staff for all their help.
So please mark your calendar for Sunday Oct. 7th and make plans to attend this great family event! See you there!


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Registration for next year's classes is under way at Central High school in La Crosse, but two particular classes will not be offered.
The idea to offer single-gender classes in English and algebra at Central High School started in 2009.
School officials thought it would be a good option for students to learn in a different environment if they wanted to participate.
Now the American Civil Liberties Union says these classes are breaking the law.
At Central, student success doesn't come in a one-sized fits all.
"We can't expect students to learn the same way all the time," said Jeff Fleig, Central High School principal. "Students have got to have options to choose."
And for the past two school years, some of the options students could choose from were taking first-year English and algebra courses in the traditional co-ed classrooms or in single-gender classrooms.
"We really believed it could be a nice option for kids," said Fleig.
The idea to provide the option for single-gendere classrooms was something La Crosse School District Superintendent Randy Nelson said took a lot of careful consideration.
"We knew as we were looking at the potential, to support these classes the way we were going to in single-gender, that we were running into a gray area with this because there's certainly been a lot of court cases etc.," said Nelson. "But in studying those court cases, we felt like we were in pretty strong footing to be able to move forward."
Students learned the exact same curriculum whether they chose to be in a co-ed or single-gender classroom.
Then- sophomore Kabao Yang said in 2010 she loved having the option to choose.
"I thought it would be easier for me to be with all the girls, and when you're with all the girls, it's easier to concentrate and it's easier to be yourself," Yang said in 2010.
Fleig said the school continued to offer students the option because of its growing popularity.
This past fall, the ACLU contacted the school saying same-gender classrooms are against the law.
The ACLU said it was, "…in large part on 'overbroad generalizations about the different talents, capacities, [and] preferences' of boys and girls."
The ACLU also threatened the school with a lawsuit if it didn't stop offering the classes.
Both Nelson and Fleig disagree with the ACLU and said while the classes were a valuable option for students, the benefits of fighting a lawsuit didn't out weigh the costs.
"We're going to be OK," said Fleig. "We're still going to take care of all students at Central High School. We're going to do our best job to educate them all and make sure they're career-and college-ready."
Students who signed up to be in the single gender classrooms will still finish out the school year in the classes.
Nelson said while they won't be offered next year, he hasn't ruled out the option for the future, after more academic research has been done.
The two classes offered were all-girl classrooms.
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Information on positive thinking and flower arranging will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Judi Moreo is a motivational speaker and an author, and she's going to talk about her latest book titled "You Are More Than Enough," and explain why we should associate with positive people, pick a career or life coach and much more. Moreo's company is Turning Points International, and she lives in Las Vegas, Nev.
Casey Schwartz is a floral designer, and her company is Flower Duet. She's going to show a floral technique called "pave," which is a low, compact style of arranging flowers in floral foam. She'll also discuss the technique of color blocking when creating arrangements. Schwartz lives in Redondo Beach, Calif.
Information on solutions for boring walls, cooking with organic sweeteners and making food thank-you gifts will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" at noon Tuesday and 2 p.m. Saturday.
Refinishing expert and author Bruce Johnson will share solutions for boring walls by adding moldings, baseboards, wainscoting and other design elements. He represents Minwax, which is located in Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Natural sugar expert Pauline McKee of Wholesome Sweeteners Inc. will provide a display, demonstration and actual taste test featuring natural sweeteners. She will also share some of her favorite recipes that use organic sweeteners. McKee is from Sugarland, Texas.
Tara Gillette, spokeswoman for KitchenAid in Benton Harbor, Mich., will share some great thank-you food gifts for people who don't have time to cook but appreciate anything that is homemade. Most of the recipes make two: one for you and one to give away!


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New Feature: Raven launches CRM for SEO and social media marketing
Written by Jon Henshaw and published
There was a time when building links anywhere and by any means—via social profiles, page footers, directories, anything you could get your hands on—was an effective linking strategy. This is no longer the case. Google's modern-day algorithm eschews linking schemes, low quality content and links they see as irrelevant or untrustworthy.
Now, link building looks a lot like public relations (PR). It includes identifying key sites and contacts and then developing relationships. This new relationship building is being conducted (mostly) online, via social networks, email and blogs.
That's why Raven has created a new Contact Relationship Manager (CRM) for SEO and social media marketing. It helps marketers build and manage better relationships online. The CRM is tightly integrated into our platform, and it greatly complements our existing link building and social management tools.
CRM features
The CRM is important to Raven. A large part of the future of Internet marketing is relationship building, and the new CRM is designed to help you do just that. It introduces a entirely new way to manage contacts inside Raven, including tight Twitter integration, message templates, contact-related task management and lead management from services such as AWeber and Wufoo.
Here are the highlights:
Centralized management of contacts
You can access the CRM from the Raven navigation bar. The menu can take you to the main CRM page, the Contact Tasks page or the New Contact page.
The main CRM page provides a summary of your tasks (overdue tasks, social tasks and total number of tasks) and the number of new leads for you to review. It also has a contacts table that you can quickly search or filter.
Contact records
Click on the name of any contact you have added to the CRM. When you view a contact record, the first thing you'll see is a summary view. This view includes the Contact Type and Contact Status (which can be quickly customized and changed), related task, contact details (email, Twitter account, etc…) and any recent notes left by you or a team member about the contact.
Contact records have additional tabs and functionality, which include Task, Messages, Twitter, Links and Notes.
Contact related tasks
Tasks related to the contact record can be accessed on the initial summary page or by clicking on the Tasks tab.
You can create new tasks for the contact by clicking on the Add Task button.
After you click on the button, a New Task modal window will appear. The task automatically will be associated with the contact record and the website you're currently managing.
Each task can be assigned a Contact Method and Due Date. If you assign a Due Date, there's an additional option to make the task recurring.
If you choose a Twitter username for the Contact Method, Raven will treat the task as a Social Task. In Raven, social tasks are smart tasks. For example, if you reply to a contact's tweet or mention their username in a tweet (using Raven's Twitter tools), the task will automatically be marked as complete. This is one of my favorite features of the new CRM.
Message templates
The Messages tab keeps track of any message you send to the contact. You can create new messages for the contact by clicking on the New Message button.
After you click on the button, a New Message modal window will appear. Messages support customizable message templates. You can create a new message template or choose from one you've already created.
Once your message is ready, you can click on the Send Message button. Otherwise, you can click on Save as Draft to work on it later or Cancel to discard the message.
Messages that have been sent are saved on the Messages tab for reference. Messages that are in draft mode can be edited and then sent when they're ready.
Integrated Twitter feed
The Twitter tab displays a summary of the contact's Twitter profile and provides fully functional Twitter management tools for interacting with their Twitter feed inside of the CRM. The combination of social tasks and Twitter functionality located in one place—the contact record—makes it easy and efficient to build relationships online.
When you have a social task connected to a Twitter account, the task includes a link to the contact's Twitter tab.
Clicking on the Twitter link will take you to the contact's Twitter tab, enabling you to view their profile and latest tweets, and to easily reply or mention them in a tweet.
After you post the tweet, Raven will automatically mark the task as complete.
Related links
The Links tab displays any link records that are associated with the contact. If a link association exists, you can click to view the details of it in the Link Manager. If a link association doesn't exist or you're wanting to add a new link record, click on the New Link button.
Team notes
The Notes tab allows anyone with access to the contact record to leave comments about the contact. The three most recent notes are displayed on the Summary tab, and notes can be created on the Summary tab or the Notes tab.
Lead management
Since lead management is a crucial part of link prospecting and social media outreach, we've included a Leads tool that can import leads captured with Wufoo, AWeber and Campaign Monitor. The Leads tool allows you to authenticate with any of those services from within Raven, pick the lists you want to import and add relevant contacts to the CRM.
Search all and filter sets
With the new CRM we're introducing functionality to Raven that affects how you view data in tables. We're calling it search all and filter sets. This functionality gradually will be adopted into all of the tables on the platform.
The first option for searching tables—search all—enables you to do a quick search for all of the data in the table.
The second option—filter sets—enables you to do fine-grain filtering of the table data. You can filter the data based on multiple criteria.
When you use filter sets, you can also save them, much like a saved search.
You can then quickly access them from the table's gear icon.
Tight integration with Raven
In the coming weeks we will be launching a completely redesigned link record page. There will be a Contacts tab that will take full advantage of the new CRM. This is a mockup of what the page will look like, minus multiple Carlos Santanas.
More features coming soon
This is just the beginning for Raven's CRM. We are already working on several enhancements that will be available very soon. They include more importing options and additional functionality that didn't make it into this release.
We want your feedback on how we can make Raven's new CRM even better. Please email firstname.lastname@example.com with your questions, comments and suggestions.
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Starting Monday our editors and more than a dozen rippers will tear up Deer Valley Resort for our annual ski test. For five days, testers will ski a combined (roughly) 150 skis with the final results being posted online and in SKI's Buyers Guide.
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Our Call and Response to Confronting Violence
"Violence destroys lives and property and can reverse years of human progress. It breeds despair, more violence and undermines human security. A relationship exists between material and moral poverty. Moral poverty that fails to respect human dignity contributes to material poverty. Greed, corruption, and materialism undermine the common good of all."
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The USCCB created a framework for a call to action on confronting a culture of violence. Our families are torn by violence. Our communities are destroyed by violence. Our faith is tested by violence. We have an obligation to respond. Click here for the framework.
"What we believe, where we are, and how we live out our faith can make a great difference in the struggle against violence. We see the loss of lives. We serve the victims. We feel the fear. We must confront this growing culture of violence with a commitment to life, a vision of hope and a call to action." (Confronting a Culture of Violence: A Catholic Framework for Action,1994 Pastoral Message of the U.S. Catholic Bishops).
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Peace Prayer of St. Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where the is injury, pardon;
Where there doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not
So much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
And it is in dying that we are born to
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From USCCB website: In the face of senseless violence, we are called to prayer to help us express our sorrow for its victims and our hope for their eternal life.
I. Lord god, you are attentive to the voice of our pleading. Let us find in your Son comfort in our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ out Lord, Amen.
II. Lord, ______________ is gone now from this earthly dwelling, and has left behind those who mourn his/her absence. Grant that we may hold his/her memory dear, never bitter for what we have lost nor in regret for the past, but always in hope of the eternal Kingdom where you will bring us together again. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
III. Eternal Father through the intercession of Mary, who bore your Son and stood by the cross as he died, grant to these parents in their grief the assistance of her presence, the comfort of her faith, and the reward of her prayers. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
IV. Lord God, source and destiny of our lives, in our loving providence you gave us __________to grow in wisdom, age, and grace. Now you have called him/her to yourself. We grieve over the loss of one so young, and struggle to understand your purpose. Draw him/her to yourself and give him/her full stature in Christ. May he/she stand with all the angels and saints, who know your love and praise your saving will. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen