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#293 - bigrog
Reply +18 123456789123345869(12/31/2012) [-]
I love how apperently europeans on this site have decided they are all experts on american policies. It's not that americans don't want free healthcare, its that A) We are in huge debt, and don't want to go into even bigger debt. B) The policy they tried to pass would have made it to where there would have been a penalty to anyone who wanted to go through a privatized healthcare company. C) The kind of healthcare they wanted would have meant that if you were to old, smoked, or had any previous health issues they would have been knocked down on the donor list. Alot of people didn't like the idea that their grandparents wouldn't be able to get a transplant and die because they are too old
#357 to #293 - anon id: 3fea14f5
Reply 0 123456789123345869(12/31/2012) [-]
Europeans generally understand american policies better than 95% of Americans do, Because not such a high percentage of our population is retarded as ****. My proof your country is retarded= the republican party still exists. you dumb...dumb...dumb *******.
#359 to #357 - bigrog
Reply +4 123456789123345869(12/31/2012) [-]
I could easily school you on everything you just said and leave you looking like a gaint dumbass but A) you already did a fine job of making yourself look like a giant dumbass B) you're obviousley a troll C) to point out all you're **** would take more than a few sec and i'm not wasting my time on some anon bitch who's to big of a pussy to even leave a name
#383 to #367 - bigrog
Reply +4 123456789123345869(12/31/2012) [-]
Once again A) not feeding the troll B) not dealing with anon pussy, be a man and use name. all even give you another two C) i see no point in arguing if you going to refuse to be civil and just resort to ad hominem D) you've already lost and shot down any credibility you ever had with your childish comments
#394 to #383 - anon id: 3fea14f5
Reply 0 123456789123345869(12/31/2012) [-]
So...you still reply to my messages, but not with an answer to my question? If your such a smart ****** then why couldn't you have used your time to 'school' me your knowledge? Oh wait, you can't, cos your a retard that doesn't know what he's talking about, like most Americans. I know you'll read this, and if you don't reply, then its further proof that you lost the argument, uneducated ********.
#406 to #394 - bigrog
Reply +4 123456789123345869(12/31/2012) [-]
No i don't answer you're argument because your a troll and it would just be giving you what you want, thats why you are still egging me on to reply. Only reason im doing that is because my ego won't let me not have the last word, i tend to be a stubborn asshole. I would also like to go back to the whole anon pussy thing, if you want to troll at least have the balls to use your account name, i troll all the time but im a big enough man to login and do it. I still get death threats from rednecks on both my facebook and my youtube for making some inbred jokes in the comments of a country music video, just login dont be a bitch. And please stop making me repeat myself.
#421 to #406 - anon id: 3fea14f5
Reply 0 123456789123345869(12/31/2012) [-]
What? you do know that even if i made an account im still anonymous you idiot, it doesnt tell you who the **** I am, so why does it matter if I have a name on this ****** site? You still type a paragraph saying how your a stubborn idiot (like most Americans) and excuse yourself from answering my question because 'I'm an anon therefore I can''t answer your question cos having a pointless account makes all the difference' . You cant/wont answer because you don't have an answer. Idiot. So stop bitching and making excuses and face up to the fact that you loose. I think its about 3 - 0 to Euro now? Unlucky Murica, your people have let you down....again.
#442 to #421 - bigrog
Reply +4 123456789123345869(12/31/2012) [-]
Well either you made an account or are constently checking back to see what i posted, which in that case makes you really sad. And theres my point, there are no consequences to you logging in except the possibility getting spammed with hatemail from people calling you a troll and you're still won't. And im not answering you because you're a troll and i know all you really what is for me to engage in your silly debate and get all angry. I know the best thing i can do to piss you off is keep being aweasome and just ignore you. And thanks for proving my point about me the american being the civil and calm one while you the european cursing and getting pissed over nothing. America 1 What ever hole you trolls climebed out of 0. And i only used on sentance to say i am stuborn
#459 to #442 - anon id: 3fea14f5
Reply 0 123456789123345869(12/31/2012) [-]
Hahaha, 'just being awesome by ignoring you' . Your replying to every message I send you retard, do you not see the contradiction there? I think its clear you've made yourself out to be the looser here XD Go learn how to argue. P.s. you still haven't answered my question. Euro - 4 Murica - 0. Keep replying with your measly excuses for being a complete ******* retard. go on..amuse me.
#471 to #459 - bigrog
Reply +2 123456789123345869(12/31/2012) [-]
No, ignoring your argument, not your post. I could easily school you, just choose not to. I tell you what, if you log in and start acting civil i will reply. And buddy hate to break it to you, but your poor troll like antics are what amuses me. And once again thanks for proving my whole im the civil one, got to love the irony. And i know how to argue, i recommend you learn how to troll. Im still in a great mood and have yet to acknowedge your argument, only reason im replying is a need to have the last word an im getting a few laughs off you. Your trolling has failed
#338 to #293 - glasgowrangers
Reply +2 123456789123345869(12/31/2012) [-]
Nothing is free
#316 to #293 - threeeighteen
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#310 to #293 - ManicalMayhem
Reply +4 123456789123345869(12/31/2012) [-]
Amen... Finally someone gets it!! I try sooo hard to explain this to people and no one seems to get it.... To everyone it "Free" but no one seems to get that NOTHING is "Free" they are paying for it one way or another, and by the ways that you mentioned, all of which we can't afford here in the states.
#354 to #305 - meganinja
Reply -1 123456789123345869(12/31/2012) [-]
You don't realize how arguments work do you, you only correct somebody if you at least think you know what's wrong with their argument. You don't say that you don't have any knowledge of the subject, but what the first person said was wrong because you don't think it's correct. Please tell me you're a troll before I lose my remaining faith in humanity.
#319 to #305 - bigrog
Reply +3 123456789123345869(12/31/2012) [-]
First off, love how you proved might point about europeans thinking they are experts despite most never actually being in america nor taking any classes about american gov. Second most of our debt is because of the cold war and it has increased because we keep having to sell bonds to pay off our debt And if you havent noticed, most countries in the world are in debt. Second what i said was accurate and you do know saying "nope, you disagree so you must be wrong and everything who said was crap" isnt a legit argument right?


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ISBE honors more than 150 outstanding individuals for their service to education
33rd year agency to honor contributions to education at Those Who Excel/Teacher of the Year Program
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced today award recipients that will be singled out for their outstanding service at the 33rd annual Those Who Excel/Teacher of the Year banquet. One hundred and sixty-three outstanding teachers, administrators, student support personnel, educational service personnel and community members will take center stage Saturday, October 13, when they are honored by the Illinois State Board of Education. The highlight of the awards banquet will include the announcement of Illinois Teacher of the Year for 2007-2008.
"These educators and community members represent the thousands of people who support our schools everyday," said State Superintendent of Education Christopher Koch. "They are working together to help all of our students become successful lifelong learners."
Candidates are nominated by their local schools and people in their communities. The nomination includes a brief biography of the nominee, his or her philosophy of education, professional development and community involvement and their opinions of the state's most pressing educational needs. Letters of recommendation are also required.
A committee of peers chooses the award winners. The committee represents statewide education organizations and includes former award winners.
The categories for recognition are:
- Classroom teacher
- School administrator
- Student support personnel
- Educational service personnel
- School board member and/or community volunteer
- Teams—which recognizes groups of teachers and administrators; citizen committees; civic organizations; parent organizations; school boards; booster clubs and others that have a significant impact on teaching and learning in a school or district.
- Early Career Educator
This year, all levels of awards will be presented at the banquet. There are:
- 38 recipients of the highest award level, Excellence.
- 55 recipients of the Award of Merit.
- 70 recipients of the Award of Recognition.
Teacher of the Year finalists comprise all teachers given the Award of Excellence. Finalists sit for a videotaped interview as part of the selection process. The Teacher of the Year serves as the state's ambassador for teaching and represents Illinois in the National Teacher of the Year programs sponsored by the Council of Chief State School Officers, and ING.
Joe Fatheree, a technology teacher at Effingham High School, District 40, in Effingham is the current Illinois Teacher of the Year.
This year's Those Who Excel/Teacher of the Year banquet will be held at the Decatur Conference Center & Hotel, 4191 W US Highway 36, Decatur.
A complete list of award recipients can be found online at http://www.isbe.net/news/2007/twe_07-08.pdf.

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Where does it hurt?
Last month a friend of mine asked me for advice on how to properly dispose of her unused and expired medications and their packaging. She knew that improper disposal poses a threat to humans as well as aquatic and terrestrial wildlife.
Americans fill more than 3.3 billion prescriptions per year. Recent investigations have found measurable amounts of the most commonly prescribed drugs in virtually every body of water in the country, as well as in municipal water supplies, groundwater, streams and domestic wells. The most commonly found chemical toxins correspond to the most frequently prescribed drugs: painkillers, anti-depressants, antibiotics, anti-hypertensives, birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy.
Many of these medications act in the environment as endocrine disruptors, resulting in wildlife abnormalities for organisms that live in water. Hormone exposure, for instance, results in fish with intersex characteristics. Diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, has killed tens of millions of vultures in Asia.
Pharmaceuticals are considered hazardous waste, and their disposal is regulated by both state and federal agencies; however, neither universal regulations nor enforcement exist.
The most recent EPA recommendations warn against flushing pharmaceuticals down the toilet. The following steps are now suggested: Remove prescription drugs from their original containers; conceal or remove any personal information, including Rx number; mix the drugs with an undesirable substance such as coffee grounds or kitty litter; put the resulting mixture into a bag or can to discourage children or pets from ingesting it; and throw the container in the trash.
This method of disposal, intended to keep drugs off the streets, doesn't keep the drugs out of the environment. The trash goes to the landfill where its contents leach into the soil and eventually into the water.
Another alternative is to take unwanted medications to a pharmacy with a take-back program. These programs, whose purpose is to decrease drug abuse by keeping narcotics off the streets, proved difficult to find. I called pharmacies in Honesdale and Hawley and discovered that only one participated in a day-long event this summer, initiated by the Pennsylvania State Police. The police have no plans for another event. A chain pharmacy in Hawley told me I could bring in a small amount of drugs that they would pass off to a company that would take it away. Away to where? I asked. She didn't know.
The World Health Organization delineates a myriad of ways in which leftover medications are treated, many of which do not protect the aquifers and watercourses. The most effective method, high temperature incineration, is complicated and expensive. Medications can also be immobilized by encapsulation or inertization, or they can be disposed in landfills, processes which do not prevent leaching.
Although not a priority with Big Pharma, the nascent field of sustainable pharmacy presents some hope for the future. It considers factors like the designs of compounds, their packaging, manufacture, prescribing and disposal; in short, the entire lifecycle of a drug in an effort to reduce risks to wildlife and the environment.


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The aftermath of last year's failed University of Hawaii benefit concert featuring Stevie Wonder has resulted in six bills that would strip power from the University of Hawaii president, and reform how the Board of Regents conducts business.
The bills were introduced by Senate President Donna Mercado Kim, who last year led an investigation into the so-called "Wonder Blunder" as the former chair of the Special Committee on Accountability.
"We're trying to tell the regents, and empower the regents, that they need to give more oversight," Kim told KITV4. "There were problems and issues that came out of the concert hearings, and I think there's a consensus that we need to get the regents to take better control."
The measures introduced by Kim would do the following:
SB 1383 – Repeals the President of the University of Hawaii's authority to serve as the Chief Procurement Officer for construction contracts.
SB 1384 – Limits the Board of Regents to appointing one University General Counsel.
SB 1385 – Requires the Board of Regents to undergo annual training and certification.
SB 1386 – Requires the Board of Regents to file annual disclosure of financial interest.
SB 1387 – Gives the Governor the authority to reject the list of nominees to the Board of Regents presented by the Regents Candidate Advisory Council.
SB 1388 – Reduces the number of members of the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH) from 5 to 2, and removes the authority of the President of the University to also serve as the President of RCUH.
University of Hawaii spokeswoman Jodi Leong released a statement to KITV4 saying UH would be reviewing all proposed legislation and would present testimony at the appropriate time.
Even Rep. Mark Takai, a House Democrat who championed UH autonomy through the passage of a constitutional amendment in 2000, believes Kim is on the right track. Section 10, Article 6 of the Hawaii Constitution includes language that allows lawmakers to "enact laws of statewide concern" regarding the university.
"I think it's important for us at this moment to take a look at governance issues, procurement issues, Board of Regents issues and the whole gamut as it relates to the university," said Takai. "It's totally within our prerogative to look at some of the concerns that have been raised over the past year."
The concert blunder last summer resulted in the university losing $200,000 to a company that claimed to represent Wonder, and forced the removal of Jim Donovan as UH Manoa athletics director. It also led to UH President MRC Greenwood threatening to sue UH for breach of contract, a threat that was later rescinded. However, Kim is greatly concerned about $2 million in legal fees that she says UH has spent on outside attorneys.
"So there's a huge discrepancy there, and that's a lot of money when you're talking about scholarships or positions for some of the (UH) programs," said Kim.
Kim believes there is strong support among her fellow lawmakers to reform how the university conducts business. However Sen. Clayton Hee, who chairs the Judiciary Committee, is fearful the Legislature may go too far.
"I suppose there's a message being sent by the Senate president to the university president, but at the end of the day, in order for the university to flourish, it needs to exercise some independence and it needs to exercise some autonomy," said Hee.
Senate president hopes to reform how UH operates
The aftermath of last year's failed University of Hawaii benefit concert featuring Stevie Wonder has resulted in six bills that would strip power from the University of Hawaii president, and reform how the Board of Regents conducts business.
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Naper Settlement's Heritage Gallery continues to host the exhibit "150 Years: A Promising Start," which echoes the theme of the College's Sesquicentennial celebration. "It was fascinating to collaborate with Naper Settlement on the development of this exhibit," says Kim Butler, College archivist. "It's a wonderful facility showcasing the College's history."
Added Jennifer Bridge, curator of exhibits and interpretation at Naper Settlement, "I've always been fascinated with the stories of the College's founding, its ties to the Evangelical Association and the richness of student life and how it's changed over time. We also wanted to depict the close relationship between the community and the College."
The exhibit runs through mid-June 2012 at Naper Settlement's Pre-Emption House Visitor Center, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville, and admission is free to students, faculty, staff and alumni. For hours and directions, visit napersettlement.org.
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McCarron is a poor mans Alex Smith. If he's lucky.
Why Maureen. You've enhanced yourself.
QB play is not why Alabama is a juggernaut.
"A criminal is a person with predatory instincts who has not sufficient capital to form a corporation."
I'd do it only if they can book a wet tee-shirt contest between McCarron's girlfriend and Mrs. Tannehill
Sure, I'll take McCarron if he's available in the 6th round.
"What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
We'd lead the league in hideous chest tattoos with this guy on the roster.
I guess leading the league in something is good.
OP might be listening to the wrong Mel Kiper...


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By Helena Rodriguez
By virtue of the official title I've held since the day my daughter Laura was born, I hereby declare myself an expert in parenting.
Anyone who has a child can arguably be an expert in parenting.
Even Britney Spears' mom. Yes, even Lynne Spears.
By virtue of our titles, we're all experts; experts in good, or bad parenting; parenting we've all had to learn through on-the-job-training, minus any instruction manuals.
It's a vocation that's survived for centuries without Dr. Phil, although it is kind of nice having him around right now.
Does this "mommy and "daddy" title mean we're all qualified to write a book on parenting, though? Not necessarily. To begin with, many of us are too busy parenting our children to have time to write a book about parenting.
And for most of us insane parents, our parenting will continue past our child's 18th birthday. Why? Because that's what we do best, although nobody's going to tell us that.
If our kids end up like Bart Simpson, trust me, other parents will let us know we are bad parents, in one way or another. But if we happen to do something right, well then, we just got lucky. Right?
We may get a nice little card on Mother's Day or Father's Day from our offspring, telling us what we already know, that we're the World's Best Mom or Dad, namely because we're the only mom or dad our child has ever known and all they have to compare us to is Bill Cosby, Ward Cleaver, Roseanne and, of course, Lynne Spears.
Even the best advice in the world does not fully equip us parents for the challenges we will face.
Some people may argue that it's much harder to raise children in today's seemingly out-of-control world than from previous generations and some people even want to assign blame to previous generations.
But from the beginning of time, with the world's first parents, Adam and Eve, and the world's first children, Cain and Abel, children have proven to be a challenge to our mental, psychological and financial states in life.
I'm sure Adam blamed Eve for eating the apple first, and I'm sure Eve blamed Adam for not being there to stop her from eating the apple, and for not spending enough time with her and the boys.
It's easy to pick on Lynne Spears, but maybe not fair. She's a stage mom who has raised her two daughters under the national spotlight.
The world has watched as one Spears girl lost custody of her children and obviously needs rehab, and as the other daughter became a pregnant teenager statistic. After this last announcement, publishers reportedly and understandably put Lynne Spears' parenting book on hold.
Maybe she still should write that book, though, to make all of us non-millionaire parents feel good and warn us about the dos and don't, which she has perhaps learned the hard way.
The don'ts probably include don't let your child spend more than $10,000 in one day, and in the same place.
Most of us don't have that problem. Most of us think we'd like to have that problem. Even on our shrinking middle-class incomes, though, we can still spoil our children in ways that our parents didn't spoil us, in ways that we probably shouldn't.
So with the space I have left, I asked myself, what's the best parenting advice I can offer readers? I'm still in training right now, so you'll have to stay tuned.
If I do not resign from this job before my daughter's 18th birthday, which is in only six months, and which you can trust she is counting down by the day, then I will be a true expert in parenting; good or bad parenting.
You be the judge.
Seriously though, it will have all been worth it in the end and I would do it all over again, if I could. But of course, I'm the World's Best Mom and I have a card to prove it, so I have to say that.
But back to all seriousness again, would it be too much to ask, next time around, for an instruction manual?
Helena Rodriguez is a freelance columnist. She can be reached at:


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Happy Halladays to start the postseason
In a somewhat sarcastic way I proclaimed on October 5th that the Reds would not get a hit throughthe NLDS against the Philies.
There was not a better way to script the opening day of the postseason than the first playoff no hitter since Don Larsen's perfect game in 1962.
So close to a perfect game too. Unbelievable. And to do it twice in one year simply baffles me. Just imagine if Roy Halladay happened to be out of Toronto for more of his career. He could possibly be one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball history. He still has a lot of gas in the tank and judging by this season alone he has punched his ticket to Cooperstown. A first ballot hall of famer in my book.
One game that may hold him out could very well be May 18, 2010.
He lost to the Pirates.
Zach Duke went toe-to-toe with the Philadelphia ace in a 2-1 ballgame where both pitchers
went the complete game. It was one of the most precise games the Pirates put together in 2010 and the best contest of Duke's wretched year.
As I type this the game in Minnesota is going swimmingly well for the Twins. Something to say that I am pleased to see. Francisco Liriano is pitching masterfully.
Pitching has been a common theme when discussing the highs of the 2010 MLB season. So far it looks like the playoffs are going to be no exception. Cliff Lee shut down the Rays this afternoon. Halladay had a freaking no hitter. Liriano is coasting right now.
Tomorrow presents a new day with two similiar teams pinned against each other. It is sure to be anothers pitchers duel as Tim Lincecum faces Derek Lowe.
When it comes to picking a team to root for in the postseason, it hasn't been the easiest thing. Last year I chose the Dodgers because of my good blogging friends Emma and Cat were so very kind to me. This season is a bit trickier, but not really. I am sticking with the NL West theme and will be adorning the orange and black.
I've always liked the logo and color scheme. The city is one of a kind. The ballpark blew me away. Besides those intangibles the Giants also offer something special for the playoff run, one of my favorite players of all time.
His time in Pittsburgh was headlined by a batting title in 2006 but what may have been overshadowed was his hospitality. Sanchez is a class act and was always a fan favorite. His work ethic and gritty glove work is topped only by his consistent bat. He is finally overcoming injuries that have haunted his whole career and he is showing he belongs in an everday lineup, especially on a contending team.
Nobody deserves the honor of winning games in the post season than Freddy Sanchez.
Go Giants!
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So you're going with the Giants, eh? I'm looking forward to seeing how they do today and throughout this series.
Don Larsen's perfect game was in 1956. Yankees beat my beloved Bums.
I'll root for Freddy Sanchez but not for the Jints.
The Lincecum pitched well last night to a 1-0 win, seems it may be the pitchers and umpires control the postseason this year.
and keep those sarcastic predictions coming…:-)
After retiring 10 in a row things went very wrong for Liriano that game, and for the Twins in general. Wouldn't you say?
What do the Twins have to do to get away from the Yankees? Good Grief.
Halladay's no hitter was insane. I'm very happy I watched it.
oosh the Giants Braves series is tight! Exciting to say the least!
Nonetheless I hope you enjoy the postseason!
Halladay is a work of art. I respect everything about him
Oh, please don't root for the Giants! They also have former Phillie Pat Burrell, but I sure won't be rooting for him right now. Please make some more sarcastic predictions involving Pat going hitless, or Lincecum laying an egg.
Rants, Raves, and Random Thoughts
That NLCS is going to be something to watch.
Both teams have premier pitching staffs, and their hitters have a lazer beam eye for the breaking ball.
Might be a bit stingy on runs in that NLCS, but it will be great from the first pitch to the last.
Excited to see who comes out in the end still standing.
Rays Renegade


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15 Mar 2012 by Clare-Marie Grigg in Culture , Entertainment and Art Galleries
The Rooms' Junkosphere exhibit, brainchild of artist and dancer/choreographer Nicola Hawkins, is a commentary on how we create, process and throw away all the junk from our accumulated lives - and the impact it has on our fragile environment.
14 Mar 2012 by Guest Blogger in Diving , Festivals & Events , Icebergs , Culture , History and Entertainment
It's not often that mere mortals can afford to stay in the same luxurious lodgings where royalty once slept. And when those accommodations also boast intriguing links to the ocean liner Titanic, the chances seem remote indeed.
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11 Jan 2012 by Candice Walsh in Food & Dining , Nature , Culture and History
I might have mentioned once or 300 times that I grew up in central Newfoundland, and yet my jaunt around the area this past summer had many surprises in store. That's what happens when you live somewhere for 18 years: you start taking things for granted.
21 Dec 2011 by Clare-Marie Grigg in Festivals & Events , Culture , History and Entertainment
Last weekend, hundreds upon hundreds of people in St. John's paraded through the streets. Men were dressed as women, women were dressed as men. Underwear was worn as outerwear and even small children were merrily sporting bras stuffed with socks over the tops of their various layers. There were lots of ingeniously creative hobbyhorses prancing around and it was almost impossible to count the number of ugly sticks and accordions.
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16 Dec 2011 by Clare-Marie Grigg in Culture and Entertainment
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8 Dec 2011 by Clare-Marie Grigg in Culture and History
It's almost Christmas. Have you heard?
I for one tend to get a bit twitchy when November starts to gallop towards December and public places set their sound systems to Jingle Bells 101. So I find it helps my Christmas spirit (or lackthereof) to remind myself of the good things about the season. The things that don't involve frantically running around malls full of people mowing you down to get better spots in cash register line-ups so long there should a surprise pop-up concert by Adele waiting at the end.
5 Dec 2011 by Guest Blogger in Food & Dining , Festivals & Events and CultureRegion: Eastern
We've all said things like "that meal just changed my life." And if you haven't, well… you might want to take a serious look at what you're eating. I've eaten lots of meals that have changed my life. I probably overuse that phrase, but that's how much I love food. There've been a few recipes (especially over the course of this past year) that I've made again and again for friends and family that I love and yeah, I think they've changed my life. They wake me up a little, they make me better. So… yeah. But the closest I've come to food tears was a couple of months ago at the Roots, Rants and Roars Festival in Elliston.
30 Oct 2011 by Clare-Marie Grigg in Festivals & Events , Culture , History and Entertainment
St. John's is a city that has been on the go for over 400 years. That's a whole lot of life, death, love, murder, passion, intrigue, treachery and… did I mention death? That's a whole lot of history, spilling out into the twists and turns of the narrow streets. No wonder it's a hotbed of hauntings.
Professional heavyweights: what makes the St. John's International Women's Film Festival so very awesome?26 Oct 2011 by Clare-Marie Grigg in Festivals & Events , Culture and Entertainment
It's one of my absolute favourite events of the year. The St. John's International Women's Film Festival kicked off its five-day run last Tuesday night by slamming it down and packing a few punches.
24 Oct 2011 by Guest Blogger in Culture
Lauren Suarez, a 17-year-old high school student from Greenwood Indiana, recently travelled to St. John's for the first time with her mom and her mom's best friend, Laura. They stayed with Laura's relatives who made the experience so unforgettable that Lauren wrote to tell us how completely she fell in love with Newfoundland & Labrador and its people.
20 Oct 2011 by Guest Blogger in Food & Dining , Festivals & Events , Hiking & Walking , Shopping , Culture , Trip Planning , Entertainment and Top Destinations
Karen Moores is a cities-focused travel writer who calls St. John's, Newfoundland home. She is proud of her city's commitment to historic preservation while retaining a hip, modern vibe. Check out her insider tips to the Canadian city.
11 Oct 2011 by Candice Walsh in Fishing , Whale Watching and Culture
Of all my travels around Newfoundland this summer, visiting Prime Berth Heritage Centre in Twillingate was one of my most memorable experiences. An interactive, interpretative centre created by David Boyd as a tribute to the culture and heritage of his fishing forefathers, Prime Berth is hard to miss as you're driving across the causeway...
29 Sep 2011 by Guest Blogger in Culture and Entertainment
We took a short trip with friends to Newfoundland this week and had the sort of memorable time that everyone talks about whenever they return to Moncton from a visit to St. John's, a city like no other in Canada.
22 Sep 2011 by Guest Blogger in Culture and Entertainment
I recently returned from a visit to St. John's, Newfoundland, North America's oldest and most easterly city. St. John's is known to be saturated with Irish traditional and Celtic rock music, but for a smallish city on a fairly remote island, I was surprised by its many other live music offerings.
7 Sep 2011 by Guest Blogger in Boat Tours , Food & Dining , Whale Watching and Culture
As our trip to Newfoundland stretched out before us, I knew I would blog about it and I knew instantly that the theme would be gratitude to the people of Newfoundland. So it's serendipitous that in the last few days I started reading so many words of thanks to the people of Newfoundland from the stranded passengers of 9/11 who were taken into their homes and made to feel like family.
6 Sep 2011 by Clare-Marie Grigg in Festivals & Events , Culture and Top Destinations
I spent last week getting culturally back in touch with my English Lit student days. First, I went to see Hamlet on a hill, then Henry IV, Part 1 out in one of North America's oldest and most historic towns, Cupids...
30 Aug 2011 by Clare-Marie Grigg in Festivals & Events , Culture , History and Entertainment
Last week I went to catch the final performance of Hamlet – one of the 2011 Shakespeare By The Sea productions. I realize writing about this festival when it's already happened and you can't now go and see the shows (if you unfortunately missed them) is a bit of a tease, but I'm hoping this post will encourage anyone out there who's already thinking about a 2012 trip to Newfoundland and Labrador, to plan on seeing a performance or two next year.


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NBC's Ayman Mohyeldin has more on today's voting in Egypt on an Islamist-backed constitution that was drafted by President Mohammed Morsi. Journalist Mona Eltahawy and Rula Jebreal then join MSNBC to weigh in on the situation.
Updated 10:30 p.m. ET: CAIRO - As Egypt on Saturday held a final voting round on a new constitution drafted by an assembly dominated by Islamists, the country's vice president resigned, according to government-run television.
Mahmoud Mekki, a judge, had said he intended to quit if the new constitution, which eliminates the post of vice president, was adopted.
But a statement attributed to Mekki hinted that his hurried departure might be linked to the policies of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi.
He said he first submitted his resignation last month but events forced him to stay on.
Preliminary results released Sunday by Morsi's party, the Muslim Brotherhood, showed that the disputed constitution had received a "yes" majority of more than 70 percent in the second and final round of voting.
An official from Egypt's main opposition group, which campaigned against the constitution, also said that its unofficial count indicated the document was approved.
"I have realized a while ago that the nature of politics don't suit my professional genesis as a judge," he wrote.
Saturday's vote followed a first-round vote last Saturday that unofficial results showed as giving 57 percent approval for the constitution.
The preliminary results, posted on the Brotherhood's website early Sunday and reported by The Associated Press, show that eight of the 25 million Egyptians eligible to vote -- a turnout of about 30 percent -- cast their ballots Saturday. Official results won't be known for several weeks.
The vote has been staggered, with about half the 51 million eligible voters covered in each round, because many judges needed to supervise the vote have boycotted the polls to protest the referendum in sympathy with the opposition.
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The opposition said voting in the first round was littered with abuses. Officials overseeing the poll said there were no major irregularities.
"I'm voting 'no' because Egypt can't be ruled by one faction," said Karim Nahas, 35, a stock market broker, heading to a polling station in Giza, a province included in this round of voting which covers parts of greater Cairo.
"Had the constituent assembly been representative of all Egyptians in the first place, we wouldn't have been in this situation," he said, after deadly violence marred the build-up to the referendum.
Liberals, Christians and others quit the drafting assembly, which was dominated by the Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamist allies of Morsi, saying their voices were not being heard.
Television footage showed some early queues at polling stations in areas of the country covered by this stage of the poll.
If the constitution is approved, a parliamentary election will follow in about two months.
Reuters and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
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PITTSBURGH, PA (April 17, 2009) – AirTran Airways passenger traffic at Pittsburgh International Airport (www.FlyPittsburgh.com) continued to show remarkable growth as the airline reported 34.3 percent more passengers in March 2009 compared to March 2008 (73,855 passengers in March 2009/54,991 passengers in March 2008; 34.3 percent increase) according to the March 2009 Scheduled Airline Traffic Report prepared by the Allegheny County Airport Authority.
A total of 686,152 scheduled passengers were enplaned and deplaned at the airport in March 2009, a 12.0 percent decrease compared to March 2008 (686,152/779,921; 12.0 percent decrease). One reason for the decline was that last year Easter was in March so both Spring Break and the Easter holiday caused an increase in discretionary air travel in one month's period. This year that traffic is spread across March and April.
For AirTran, March continued a trend of growing passenger traffic as the airline jumped to the third-busiest at Pittsburgh International Airport, behind U.S. Airways and Southwest Airlines. For the year, AirTran has reported a 52.5 percent increase in traffic through the first three months of 2009 compared to 2008 (183,918/120,593; 52.5 percent increase).
In March, AirTran averaged 76 departures per week to such destinations as Atlanta (four daily), Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (two daily), Ft. Myers, Fla. (two daily), Orlando (two daily) and Tampa (one daily). Additionally, the airline had a 20.8 percent increase in aircraft landings at the airport in March 2009 compared to March 2008 (337 in 2009/279 in March 2008; 20.8 percent increase). Joining AirTran in reporting an increase in passenger traffic was American, which reported a 2.1 percent increase (37,828/37,044; 2.1 percent).
US Airways reported a 24.1 percent decrease (194,943/256,737, 24.1 percent decrease) and it's overall share of monthly passenger traffic dropped to 28.4 percent, the first time the airline has ever had fewer than a 30 percent share of the airport's passengers. Southwest (134,321/134,569; 0.2 percent), Delta (69,657/86,658; 19.6 percent), United (59,447/67,762; 12.3), Continental (42,559/46,040; 7.6 percent), Northwest (39,740/42,033; 5.5 percent), USA3000 (13,710/20,911; 34.4 percent), JetBlue (11,984/18,252; 34.5 percent), Midwest (4,922/10,073; 51.1), Air Canada (2,411/3,263; 26.1 percent) and Myrtle Beach Direct Air (811/1,588; 48.9 percent) also reported decreases for the month..
Year-to-date figures show traffic behind the pace of 2008. Through the first three months of 2009, traffic is 11.8% lower than the same time period in 2008 (1,817,273/2,060,336; -11.8%).


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Benign prostatic hyperplasia––also called BPH––is a condition in men in which the prostate gland is enlarged and not cancerous. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is also called benign prostatic hypertrophy or benign prostatic obstruction.
The prostate goes through two main growth periods as a man ages. The first occurs early in puberty, when the prostate doubles in size. The second phase of growth begins around age 25 and continues during most of a man's life. Benign prostatic hyperplasia often occurs with the second growth phase.
As the prostate enlarges, the gland presses against and pinches the urethra. The bladder wall becomes thicker. Eventually, the bladder may weaken and lose the ability to empty completely, leaving some urine in the bladder. The narrowing of the urethra and urinary retention––the inability to empty the bladder completely––cause many of the problems associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland that is part of the male reproductive system. The main function of the prostate is to make a fluid that goes into semen. Prostate fluid is essential for a man's fertility. The gland surrounds the urethra at the neck of the bladder. The bladder neck is the area where the urethra joins the bladder. The bladder and urethra are parts of the lower urinary tract. The prostate has two or more lobes, or sections, enclosed by an outer layer of tissue, and it is in front of the rectum, just below the bladder. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. In men, the urethra also carries semen out through the penis.
The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland that is part of the male reproductive system.
The cause of benign prostatic hyperplasia is not well understood; however, it occurs mainly in older men. Benign prostatic hyperplasia does not develop in men whose testicles were removed before puberty. For this reason, some researchers believe factors related to aging and the testicles may cause benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Throughout their lives, men produce testosterone, a male hormone, and small amounts of estrogen, a female hormone. As men age, the amount of active testosterone in their blood decreases, which leaves a higher proportion of estrogen. Scientific studies have suggested that benign prostatic hyperplasia may occur because the higher proportion of estrogen within the prostate increases the activity of substances that promote prostate cell growth.
Another theory focuses on dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a male hormone that plays a role in prostate development and growth. Some research has indicated that even with a drop in blood testosterone levels, older men continue to produce and accumulate high levels of DHT in the prostate. This accumulation of DHT may encourage prostate cells to continue to grow. Scientists have noted that men who do not produce DHT do not develop benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the most common prostate problem for men older than age 50. In 2010, as many as 14 million men in the United States had lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia.1 Although benign prostatic hyperplasia rarely causes symptoms before age 40, the occurrence and symptoms increase with age. Benign prostatic hyperplasia affects about 50 percent of men between the ages of 51 and 60 and up to 90 percent of men older than 80.2
1Deters LA. Benign prostatic hypertrophy. Emedicine website. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/437359-overview . Updated March 28, 2014. Accessed July 29, 2014.
2BPH: surgical management. Urology Care Foundation website. www.urologyhealth.org/urology/index.cfm?article=31 . Updated July 2013. Accessed July 29, 2014.
Men with the following factors are more likely to develop benign prostatic hyperplasia:
Lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia may include
Symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia most often come from
The size of the prostate does not always determine the severity of the blockage or symptoms. Some men with greatly enlarged prostates have little blockage and few symptoms, while other men who have minimally enlarged prostates have greater blockage and more symptoms. Less than half of all men with benign prostatic hyperplasia have lower urinary tract symptoms.3
Sometimes men may not know they have a blockage until they cannot urinate. This condition, called acute urinary retention, can result from taking over-the-counter cold or allergy medications that contain decongestants, such as pseudoephedrine and oxymetazoline. A potential side effect of these medications may prevent the bladder neck from relaxing and releasing urine. Medications that contain antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine, can weaken the contraction of bladder muscles and cause urinary retention, difficulty urinating, and painful urination. When men have partial urethra blockage, urinary retention also can occur as a result of alcohol consumption, cold temperatures, or a long period of inactivity.
3Enlarged prostate. MedlinePlus website. www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000381.htm. Updated October 2, 2013. Accessed July 29, 2014.
The complications of benign prostatic hyperplasia may include
Most men with benign prostatic hyperplasia do not develop these complications. However, kidney damage in particular can be a serious health threat when it occurs.
A person may have urinary symptoms unrelated to benign prostatic hyperplasia that are caused by bladder problems, UTIs, or prostatitis––inflammation of the prostate. Symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia also can signal more serious conditions, including prostate cancer.
Men with symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia should see a health care provider.
Men with the following symptoms should seek immediate medical care:
A health care provider diagnoses benign prostatic hyperplasia based on
Taking a personal and family medical history is one of the first things a health care provider may do to help diagnose benign prostatic hyperplasia. A health care provider may ask a man
A physical exam may help diagnose benign prostatic hyperplasia. During a physical exam, a health care provider most often
A digital rectal exam, or rectal exam, is a physical exam of the prostate. To perform the exam, the health care provider asks the man to bend over a table or lie on his side while holding his knees close to his chest. The health care provider slides a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum and feels the part of the prostate that lies next to the rectum. The man may feel slight, brief discomfort during the rectal exam. A health care provider most often performs a rectal exam during an office visit, and men do not require anesthesia. The exam helps the health care provider see if the prostate is enlarged or tender or has any abnormalities that require more testing.
Many health care providers perform a rectal exam as part of a routine physical exam for men age 40 or older, whether or not they have urinary problems.
Digital rectal exam
A health care provider may refer men to a urologist—a doctor who specializes in urinary problems and the male reproductive system—though the health care provider most often diagnoses benign prostatic hyperplasia on the basis of symptoms and a digital rectal exam. A urologist uses medical tests to help diagnose lower urinary tract problems related to benign prostatic hyperplasia and recommend treatment. Medical tests may include
Urinalysis. Urinalysis involves testing a urine sample. The patient collects a urine sample in a special container in a health care provider's office or a commercial facility. A health care provider tests the sample during an office visit or sends it to a lab for analysis. For the test, a nurse or technician places a strip of chemically treated paper, called a dipstick, into the urine. Patches on the dipstick change color to indicate signs of infection in urine.
PSA blood test. A health care provider may draw blood for a PSA test during an office visit or in a commercial facility and send the sample to a lab for analysis. Prostate cells create a protein called PSA. Men who have prostate cancer may have a higher amount of PSA in their blood. However, a high PSA level does not necessarily indicate prostate cancer. In fact, benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate infections, inflammation, aging, and normal fluctuations often cause high PSA levels. Much remains unknown about how to interpret a PSA blood test, the test's ability to discriminate between cancer and prostate conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, and the best course of action to take if the PSA level is high.
Urodynamic tests. Urodynamic tests include a variety of procedures that look at how well the bladder and urethra store and release urine. A health care provider performs urodynamic tests during an office visit or in an outpatient center or a hospital. Some urodynamic tests do not require anesthesia; others may require local anesthesia. Most urodynamic tests focus on the bladder's ability to hold urine and empty steadily and completely and may include the following:
More information is provided in the NIDDK health topic, Urodynamic Testing.
Cystoscopy. Cystoscopy is a procedure that uses a tubelike instrument, called a cystoscope, to look inside the urethra and bladder. A urologist inserts the cystoscope through the opening at the tip of the penis and into the lower urinary tract. A urologist performs cystoscopy during an office visit or in an outpatient center or a hospital. The urologist will give the patient local anesthesia; however, in some cases, the patient may require sedation and regional or general anesthesia. A urologist may use cystoscopy to look for blockage or stones in the urinary tract.
More information is provided in the NIDDK health topic, Cystoscopy and Ureteroscopy.
Transrectal ultrasound. Transrectal ultrasound uses a device, called a transducer, that bounces safe, painless sound waves off organs to create an image of their structure. The health care provider can move the transducer to different angles to make it possible to examine different organs. A specially trained technician performs the procedure in a health care provider's office, an outpatient center, or a hospital, and a radiologist—a doctor who specializes in medical imaging—interprets the images; the patient does not require anesthesia. Urologists most often use transrectal ultrasound to examine the prostate. In a transrectal ultrasound, the technician inserts a transducer slightly larger than a pen into the man's rectum, next to the prostate. The ultrasound image shows the size of the prostate and any abnormalities, such as tumors. Transrectal ultrasound cannot reliably diagnose prostate cancer.
Biopsy. Biopsy is a procedure that involves taking a small piece of prostate tissue for examination with a microscope. A urologist performs the biopsy in an outpatient center or a hospital. The urologist will give the patient light sedation and local anesthetic; however, in some cases, the patient will require general anesthesia. The urologist uses imaging techniques such as ultrasound, a computerized tomography scan, or magnetic resonance imaging to guide the biopsy needle into the prostate. A pathologist—a doctor who specializes in examining tissues to diagnose diseases—examines the prostate tissue in a lab. The test can show whether prostate cancer is present.
More information is provided in the NIDDK health topic, Medical Tests for Prostate Problems.
Treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia may include
A health care provider treats benign prostatic hyperplasia based on the severity of symptoms, how much the symptoms affect a man's daily life, and a man's preferences.
Men may not need treatment for a mildly enlarged prostate unless their symptoms are bothersome and affecting their quality of life. In these cases, instead of treatment, a urologist may recommend regular checkups. If benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms become bothersome or present a health risk, a urologist most often recommends treatment.
A health care provider may recommend lifestyle changes for men whose symptoms are mild or slightly bothersome. Lifestyle changes can include
A health care provider or urologist may prescribe medications that stop the growth of or shrink the prostate or reduce symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia:
Alpha blockers. These medications relax the smooth muscles of the prostate and bladder neck to improve urine flow and reduce bladder blockage:
Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors. Urologists prescribe these medications mainly for erectile dysfunction. Tadalafil (Cialis) belongs to this class of medications and can reduce lower urinary tract symptoms by relaxing smooth muscles in the lower urinary tract. Researchers are working to determine the role of erectile dysfunction drugs in the long-term treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
5-alpha reductase inhibitors. These medications block the production of DHT, which accumulates in the prostate and may cause prostate growth:
These medications can prevent progression of prostate growth or actually shrink the prostate in some men. Finasteride and dutasteride act more slowly than alpha blockers and are useful for only moderately enlarged prostates.
Combination medications. Several studies, such as the Medical Therapy of Prostatic Symptoms (MTOPS) study, have shown that combining two classes of medications, instead of using just one, can more effectively improve symptoms, urinary flow, and quality of life. The combinations include
A urologist may prescribe a combination of alpha blockers and antimuscarinics for patients with overactive bladder symptoms. Overactive bladder is a condition in which the bladder muscles contract uncontrollably and cause urinary frequency, urinary urgency, and urinary incontinence. Antimuscarinics are a class of medications that relax the bladder muscles.
Researchers have developed a number of minimally invasive procedures that relieve benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms when medications prove ineffective. These procedures include
Minimally invasive procedures can destroy enlarged prostate tissue or widen the urethra, which can help relieve blockage and urinary retention caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Urologists perform minimally invasive procedures using the transurethral method, which involves inserting a catheter—a thin, flexible tube—or cystoscope through the urethra to reach the prostate. These procedures may require local, regional, or general anesthesia. Although destroying troublesome prostate tissue relieves many benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, tissue destruction does not cure benign prostatic hyperplasia. A urologist will decide which procedure to perform based on the man's symptoms and overall health.
Transurethral needle ablation. This procedure uses heat generated by radiofrequency energy to destroy prostate tissue. A urologist inserts a cystoscope through the urethra to the prostate. A urologist then inserts small needles through the end of the cystoscope into the prostate. The needles send radiofrequency energy that heats and destroys selected portions of prostate tissue. Shields protect the urethra from heat damage.
Transurethral microwave thermotherapy. This procedure uses microwaves to destroy prostate tissue. A urologist inserts a catheter through the urethra to the prostate, and a device called an antenna sends microwaves through the catheter to heat selected portions of the prostate. The temperature becomes high enough inside the prostate to destroy enlarged tissue. A cooling system protects the urinary tract from heat damage during the procedure.
Transurethral microwave thermotherapy
High-intensity focused ultrasound. For this procedure, a urologist inserts a special ultrasound probe into the rectum, near the prostate. Ultrasound waves from the probe heat and destroy enlarged prostate tissue.
Transurethral electrovaporization. For this procedure, a urologist inserts a tubelike instrument called a resectoscope through the urethra to reach the prostate. An electrode attached to the resectoscope moves across the surface of the prostate and transmits an electric current that vaporizes prostate tissue. The vaporizing effect penetrates below the surface area being treated and seals blood vessels, which reduces the risk of bleeding.
Water-induced thermotherapy. This procedure uses heated water to destroy prostate tissue. A urologist inserts a catheter into the urethra so that a treatment balloon rests in the middle of the prostate. Heated water flows through the catheter into the treatment balloon, which heats and destroys the surrounding prostate tissue. The treatment balloon can target a specific region of the prostate, while surrounding tissues in the urethra and bladder remain protected.
Prostatic stent insertion. This procedure involves a urologist inserting a small device called a prostatic stent through the urethra to the area narrowed by the enlarged prostate. Once in place, the stent expands like a spring, and it pushes back the prostate tissue, widening the urethra. Prostatic stents may be temporary or permanent. Urologists generally use prostatic stents in men who may not tolerate or be suitable for other procedures.
For long-term treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, a urologist may recommend removing enlarged prostate tissue or making cuts in the prostate to widen the urethra. Urologists recommend surgery when
Although removing troublesome prostate tissue relieves many benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, tissue removal does not cure benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Surgery to remove enlarged prostate tissue includes
A urologist performs these surgeries, except for open prostatectomy, using the transurethral method. Men who have these surgical procedures require local, regional, or general anesthesia and may need to stay in the hospital.
The urologist may prescribe antibiotics before or soon after surgery to prevent infection. Some urologists prescribe antibiotics only when an infection occurs.
Immediately after benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery, a urologist may insert a special catheter, called a Foley catheter, through the opening of the penis to drain urine from the bladder into a drainage pouch.
TURP. With TURP, a urologist inserts a resectoscope through the urethra to reach the prostate and cuts pieces of enlarged prostate tissue with a wire loop. Special fluid carries the tissue pieces into the bladder, and the urologist flushes them out at the end of the procedure. TURP is the most common surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia and considered the gold standard for treating blockage of the urethra due to benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Transurethral resection of the prostate
Laser surgery. With this surgery, a urologist uses a high-energy laser to destroy prostate tissue. The urologist uses a cystoscope to pass a laser fiber through the urethra into the prostate. The laser destroys the enlarged tissue. The risk of bleeding is lower than in TURP and TUIP because the laser seals blood vessels as it cuts through the prostate tissue. However, laser surgery may not effectively treat greatly enlarged prostates.
Open prostatectomy. In an open prostatectomy, a urologist makes an incision, or cut, through the skin to reach the prostate. The urologist can remove all or part of the prostate through the incision. This surgery is used most often when the prostate is greatly enlarged, complications occur, or the bladder is damaged and needs repair. Open prostatectomy requires general anesthesia, a longer hospital stay than other surgical procedures for benign prostatic hyperplasia, and a longer rehabilitation period. The three open prostatectomy procedures are retropubic prostatectomy, suprapubic prostatectomy, and perineal prostatectomy. The recovery period for open prostatectomy is different for each man who undergoes the procedure. However, it typically takes anywhere from 3 to 6 weeks.4
TUIP. A TUIP is a surgical procedure to widen the urethra. During a TUIP, the urologist inserts a cystoscope and an instrument that uses an electric current or a laser beam through the urethra to reach the prostate. The urologist widens the urethra by making a few small cuts in the prostate and in the bladder neck. Some urologists believe that TUIP gives the same relief as TURP except with less risk of side effects.
After surgery, the prostate, urethra, and surrounding tissues may be irritated and swollen, causing urinary retention. To prevent urinary retention, a urologist inserts a Foley catheter so urine can drain freely out of the bladder. A Foley catheter has a balloon on the end that the urologist inserts into the bladder. Once the balloon is inside the bladder, the urologist fills it with sterile water to keep the catheter in place. Men who undergo minimally invasive procedures may not need a Foley catheter.
Foley catheter
The Foley catheter most often remains in place for several days. Sometimes, the Foley catheter causes recurring, painful, difficult-to-control bladder spasms the day after surgery. However, these spasms will eventually stop. A urologist may prescribe medications to relax bladder muscles and prevent bladder spasms. These medications include
4Prostate cancer: surgical management. Urology Care Foundation website. www.urologyhealth.org/urology/index.cfm?article=30. Updated April 2014. Accessed July 29, 2014.
The complications of benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment depend on the type of treatment.
Medications used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia may have side effects that sometimes can be serious. Men who are prescribed medications to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia should discuss possible side effects with a health care provider before taking the medications. Men who experience the following side effects should contact a health care provider right away or get emergency medical care:
These side effects are mostly related to phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors. Side effects related to alpha blockers include
Complications after minimally invasive procedures may include
Most of the complications of minimally invasive procedures go away within a few days or weeks. Minimally invasive procedures are less likely to have complications than surgery.
Complications after surgery may include
Problems urinating. Men may initially have painful urination or difficulty urinating. They may experience urinary frequency, urgency, or retention. These problems will gradually lessen and, after a couple of months, urination will be easier and less frequent.
Urinary incontinence. As the bladder returns to normal, men may have some temporary problems controlling urination. However, long-term urinary incontinence rarely occurs. The longer urinary problems existed before surgery, the longer it takes for the bladder to regain its full function after surgery.
Bleeding and blood clots. After benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery, the prostate or tissues around it may bleed. Blood or blood clots may appear in urine. Some bleeding is normal and should clear up within several days. However, men should contact a health care provider right away if
Blood clots from benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery can pass into the bloodstream and lodge in other parts of the body––most often the legs. Men should contact a health care provider right away if they experience swelling or discomfort in their legs.
Infection. Use of a Foley catheter after benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery may increase the risk of a UTI. Anesthesia during surgery may cause urinary retention and also increase the risk of a UTI. In addition, the incision site of an open prostatectomy may become infected. A health care provider will prescribe antibiotics to treat infections.
Scar tissue. In the year after the original surgery, scar tissue sometimes forms and requires surgical treatment. Scar tissue may form in the urethra and cause it to narrow. A urologist can solve this problem during an office visit by stretching the urethra. Rarely, the opening of the bladder becomes scarred and shrinks, causing blockage. This problem may require a surgical procedure similar to TUIP.
Sexual dysfunction. Some men may experience temporary problems with sexual function after benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery. The length of time for restored sexual function depends on the type of benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery performed and how long symptoms were present before surgery. Many men have found that concerns about sexual function can interfere with sex as much as the benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery itself. Understanding the surgical procedure and talking about concerns with a health care provider before surgery often help men regain sexual function earlier. Many men find it helpful to talk with a counselor during the adjustment period after surgery. Even though it can take a while for sexual function to fully return, with time, most men can enjoy sex again.
Most health care providers agree that if men with benign prostatic hyperplasia were able to maintain an erection before surgery, they will probably be able to have erections afterward. Surgery rarely causes a loss of erectile function. However, benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery most often cannot restore function that was lost before the procedure. Some men find a slight difference in the quality of orgasm after surgery. However, most report no difference.
Prostate surgery may make men sterile, or unable to father children, by causing retrograde ejaculation—the backward flow of semen into the bladder. Men flush the semen out of the bladder when they urinate. In some cases, medications such as pseudoephedrine, found in many cold medications, or imipramine can treat retrograde ejaculation. These medications improve muscle tone at the bladder neck and keep semen from entering the bladder.
Recurring problems. Men may require further treatment if prostate problems, including benign prostatic hyperplasia, return. Problems may arise when treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia leave a good part of the prostate intact. About 10 percent of men treated with TURP or TUIP require additional surgery within 5 years. About 2 percent of men who have an open prostatectomy require additional surgery within 5 years.2
In the years after benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery or treatment, men should continue having a digital rectal exam once a year and have any symptoms checked by a health care provider. In some cases, the health care provider may recommend a digital rectal exam and checkup more than once a year.
Researchers have not found a way to prevent benign prostatic hyperplasia. Men with risk factors for benign prostatic hyperplasia should talk with a health care provider about any lower urinary tract symptoms and the need for regular prostate exams. Men can get early treatment and minimize benign prostatic hyperplasia effects by recognizing lower urinary tract symptoms and identifying an enlarged prostate.
Researchers have not found that eating, diet, and nutrition play a role in causing or preventing benign prostatic hyperplasia. However, a health care provider can give information about how changes in eating, diet, or nutrition could help with treatment. Men should talk with a health care provider or dietitian about what diet is right for them.
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I suppose that's the whole thing with a bite to the ear though, isn't it? It's tough to show categorically that a bite is taking place, which makes it the ideal kind of assault for a coward like James Graham.
If you honestly look at the body of evidence and say he hasn't bitten him then I find that mystifying but each to their own.
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I'm a first time mother and really don't know what to do when it comes to breast feeding.
So as most of you probably know from reading my past posts I have relactated.. or so I thought.
My son has eaten only from me, no supplementing for over 4 days with MORE than the recommended wet/dirty diapers. He has gained and everything...
Come today he latches but cries I'm thinking my supply took a dive.
At 5am he woke up to feed but it wa only around 5 mins, so I decided I should pump 10 mins after...nothing came out of either breast.
After that he wanted to feed at 7 so I go to feed him and he just cries.. of course I panic, idk what to do? I know he needs to eat so I give him the sns.. but I clamp it often so he's not getting the full stream (which is what I am doing now as I write this)
He's just been crying all day over this.. also I get engorged but its AFTER he's been sucking awhile. I always thought if I feel engorged, let him nurse.. but its opposite. They're not engorged til after he eats.
Like my pp said he eats every 1-3 hrs in the day every 4 at night. I know everyone said my supply should be established since he's been eating from me with more than the recommended wet/dirty diapers and weight gain, but could it be possible I'm not making anything now?
Also I wanted to let you know, I caught mil giving a bottle yet again..even though I've thrown out all the nipples.. makes my think she bought some on her own.. could this have something to do with it? It was only once, but could he be confused? But why would I pump nothing?
What should I do? Try and nurse him every 2? My hospital rental is up... should I rent it again and start all over? I'm so confused.. I got sooo far, I don't want to give up now.. but I am so discouraged.


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Warrants have been issued for two men wanted in connection with a homicide that happened in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 1.
Police are looking for Alfredo Saldana Vanegas, 23, of Floresville, who is wanted for first degree murder in connection with the incident. Another warrant is issued for a male suspect who allegedly fled the scene with Vanegas.
Officers responded to the scene in the 100 block of Evans Street in response to an injury report. When they arrived they saw individuals on scene administering first aid to a man who appeared to be the victim of an assault and stabbing.
Police say the victim, David Gonzales, 24, originally from Richwood, Texas, was an oilfield worker who had recently moved to Kenedy.
According to information gathered by police, Gonzales and a woman were sitting in a car parked in front of a residence on Evans Street when the attack happened. Police say that Gonzales had given the woman a ride to where she was staying that night.
At about 3:38 a.m., Vanegas approached the car and began assaulting and stabbing Gonzales, police said.
It is unclear what exactly is the nature of the relationship between Vanegas and the woman in the car, but the two have a child together, according to information from police. The woman has family members who live at the house on Evans Street, police said.
After the assault and stabbing, Vanegas and another man then left the scene in a red Chevrolet four-door pickup, police said.
Gonzales was transported to Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Police recovered the pickup the next day and were able to process it for evidence.
Anyone who knows the whereabouts of either of the two men connected with the incident or has any other information about the incident is strongly encouraged to contact Detective Felix Casanova at the Kenedy Police Department as soon as possible at 830-583-2225, or contact Texas Ranger Keith Pauska at 210-531-4341.
Kenedy Police Chief Duane DuBose expressed great appreciation to several people – family members and neighbors who made heroic efforts in the middle of the night to administer first aid to Gonzales, the victim of the attack.
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MARTINSBURG – Since learning of the Berkeley County Public Service Water District's request to increase its rates, residents have been vocal in their protests.
On Jan. 31, the BCPSWD announced it was seeking a 19.5 percent increase in its water rates in order to refinance $12 million of outstanding debt.
The organization was paying off the debt through the collection of Capacity Improvement Fees, but in 2012, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia mandated that it cease collection. The BCPSWD began collecting the CIF in 2005.
Since the BCPSWD informed its customers by mail, the PSC has received 123 written and electronically submitted letters of protest on the proposed increase.
Three residents have filed letters requesting authority to intervene in the case.
No letters of approval have been recorded.
Letters ranged from expressing disapproval to requesting a public hearing to asking for the reinstatement of the Capital Improvement Fees.
"I feel the fee increase should be placed on the land developers and/or builders. Residents who are already paying should not have to pay for new residents to have access," wrote Inwood resident Donna Belford in her letter to the PSC.
The PSC is the organization that would determine if a public hearing was needed, as well as when and where the hearing would take place.
From the 19.5 percent proposed increase, the BCPSWD requested 5 percent as "emergency interim relief" to cover immediate financial obligations in response to increased expenses.
Alex Dovarik, utility analyst I for the PSC, denied the BCPSWD the requested 5 percent increase, $456,589, believing that the district is "not in financial distress."
"That is their initial decision. We've sent some additional information asking them to reconsider," said Gregory Rhoe, chairman of the BCPSWD.
The 19.5 percent increase would amount to $1,919,713.
"At this point, we're sort of in a limbo stage. Within two to three weeks, we should have a more definite timeline as to what is going to happen," Rhoe said, adding that the PSC could take up to 270 days to issue a decision.
All submitted letters, filed decisions and documents pertaining to the case can be found on the PSC website, www.psc.state.wv.us, by referencing the case number 13-0106-PWD-42A-PC.
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