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This blog entry is written byNancy Brinker, Chief of Protocol at the U.S. Department of State.Accra, GhanaWednesday, February 20, 2008
The morning we arrived in Accra, we went to the Osu Castle where the Chief of Protocol and I led the introductions of our respective delegations and Presidents. After a meeting and Press conference, we attended a lunch at the residence of Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater. President Bush and The First Lady were joined by the Peace Corps volunteers that are so essential to providing development and assistance to the Ghanaian people year-round. Ghana was the first country in the world to welcome Peace Corps volunteers in 1961, and since then, they have worked together to further support its commitment to democracy.
After lunch we went to the United States Agency for International Development West Africa Trade Hub. At the Hub, 30 tribal chiefs from 10 regions visited with their delegations, and entertained the President and Mrs. Bush. Their dress was all individually beautiful and colorful. We had the opportunity to view the exhibits of the products made through the support of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the program President Bush supported and worked to reauthorize in 2002. Products such as soap, woven baskets, and wood carvings, were some of the many sold for export, and to companies such as Target and Walmart.
The umbrellas shading the Chieftans were extraordinarily colorful. I was taken back by the beauty and intricacy of all the products, so uniquely and carefully handmade. Without the benefit of factory production, the scale and amount of products is limited, but the beauty and quality prevails.
In a lengthy conversation with Sue Brown, the United States Deputy Chief of Mission, I learned that the average per capita income was $1,400, up from $600 in 2005, and that the level of education was improving. However, there is a scarcity of teachers since so many left the country and a real need for more educational programs continues. I also asked her about the health awareness and the diet of the average Ghanaian.
That afternoon, Mrs. Bush and I visited The Maamobi Polyclinic, a primary health clinic focused on Malaria control, the education for nutrition, and for the care of mothers and children. The 2007 American Idol Winner and advocate for combating malaria, Jordin Sparks, gave an impressive performance of our national anthem. At the polyclinic, we had a demonstration of retreating bed nets, encouraging people to take part in what can be a simple solution. The insecticide-treated bed nets have shown to be effective, since the mosquitoes that cause malaria seem to bite primarily at night. The use of the bed nets is especially important for pregnant women and children.
President Bush participated in a Tee Ball Game at the Ghana International School and shortly after met with President Kufour. President Bush announced his new initiative to provide $350 million dollars over a five-year span to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases, such as hookworm and river blindness. President Kufour was very grateful for the support.
In the evening, we went to the elegant State dinner that President Kufour and Mrs. Kufour held for us. The setting was very memorable and many of the men and women were dressed in their colorful National dress. Ghanaian President Kufour wore his as well. The music was what is called Highlife, a mixture of Jazz and African rhythm. President Kufour gave a wonderful toast to President Bush, where he expressed his gratitude and dedicated the new highway that will be funded from the Millenium Challenge as the George Bush Motorway. Dancing and celebration followed. Our visit was appreciated very much and even at night when leaving the reception, the streets were lined with Ghanaians waving flags and inviting us back.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
The next morning was the realization that our trip was soon coming to an end. We were ending our 5-country journey with a visit to Monrovia and President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. I had met her a few months ago when she came to meet with President Bush and was awarded the National Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award a President can give. This is the fourth time she and President Bush have met, proving their desire to only build stronger relationships.
Eric in Ghana writes:
The report is quite impressive and vivid. The security arrangements though understandable, did not not allow Ghanaians to really enjoy the visit and offer their traditional hospitality as we would have wanted. All the same, it was very memorable and we can only wish for more in the future.


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By Kevin Hunsperger
@kevinhunsperger on Twitter
It's been a while since I've posted a "Facing 40" blog. As the clock struck midnight on New Year's and I kissed my wife and toasted my friends with a glass of champagne, the reality hit that we have now entered the year I turn 40. Before when it was still months, and months away I kept saying once 2013 starts I'll get back on track. Well, it's here and it's time.
My friend Kevin, who I told you about several months ago, has once again inspired me. The man has lost more than 130 pounds. Probably closer to 150 at this point. In September, we did the Warrior Dash together, along with some other college buddies. (Brothers in Sigma Nu actually) It was a blast. I've already committed to doing it again, as has my wife and some of her friends.
Our first family 5KJingle Bell Run, December 2011
As a way to start training again and get into better shape in general in 2013, we have used our smart phones to set a goal. Kevin set the example and plans to run 500 miles this year. Lisa and I quickly got our Run Keeper apps open and set the same goal. To avid runners, that's not a lot, it's just over 1.3 miles a day. But I haven't run since November. I'm hoping this app will help keep me on track along with the motivation of my wife and my friends.
I'll be honest the last few months have been tough. I feel off the health wagon hard. I knew it would happen too, and maybe I used that as an excuse. Halloween wasn't terrible, but then Thanksgiving came up and my grandma unexpectedly died two days later. I found myself stress eating. Then of course Christmas rolled around and the weeks leading up to the holiday meant an assortment of sweet treats and other goodies were presented on a daily basis. As I ate a cookie or two or three I would tell myself I'm going to start running again and working out. But of course I have been battling an upper respiratory infection since November and I used that as my crutch to not do too much.
The Warrior Dash 2012
It all changes today, January 1, 2013. The run keeper app is set. I'm wrapping up some work in my office, then my bride and I will hit the road running. It's chilly out, there is still a lot of snow on the ground, but I'm not letting that stand in my way. Here's to new beginnings. If you've set goals in the New Year, I applaud you. Good luck, I know you will achieve great success.

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For many brides-to-be, it's never too early to start planning out the makeup and accessories they'll be wearing on their wedding day. If you're eagerly waiting in anticipation, you can break out your tube mascara and liquid eyeliner during your bridal shower to get some helpful input from your friends and family.
A good rule of thumb when planning out your eye makeup is that less is more. You're already going to be the center of attention, so avoid any over-the-top eyeshadow hues, smoky eyes or anything else that could detract from your look.
When planning out your makeup, use a combination of foundation and concealer to give your skin a refreshed, dewy look. Keep your lip color in pale hues, and use sparkling sheer eyeshadow products to make your eyes an instant focal point. If you really feel like your lids need a bit of color, try using a bit of metallic silver around your lower lash line to give it added definition.
As soon as you have your look down, head off to the bridal shower and show your friends. Hopefully they will give you some constructive criticism so you can tailor a dazzling look for your big day.


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EspaceMax is France´s leading luxury goods and fashion e-shopping store
EspaceMax wants to present High-End-Products in a luxurious, unique and interactive 3D shopping experience for its sophisticated customers.
Using 3DVIA Virtools shoppers can access a 3D application to try the luxury handbags as they would in real life – inserting virtual objects like a phone or lipstick inside, manipulating the bag so that all the details can be seen from every angle.
The 3D application received 100,000 visits the first week, and the products displayed in 3D sold out so fast the company had to order additional stock for the campaign.


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Four Perfect Days Running Costa Brava - Page 2
Photo by Chris Hunter
We pile out of the car at a centuries-old stone church in a grassy meadow. Trails disappear into the forest in all directions. We are miles from the nearest town so I can only surmise that the faithful walk these trails to attend mass. The scent of salty sea air spurs me to action. "C'mon, let's go!" I yell to Chris, who carefully loads his camera gear into a lightweight hydration pack he had bought especially for this trip. Chris, who lives in the adventure-sport hub of Moab, Utah, typically shoots photos of skydivers and BASE jumpers, but luckily, he saw the opportunity to spend a week running and shooting photos in Spain as equally thrilling.
Pablo points us to one of the trailheads and hands me a GPS unit by which we will navigate the day's 23-kilometer route. He waves goodbye as he starts the car to drive around the hillside to meet us at our next rendezvous point.
Forty-five minutes later, we emerge from a dirt road surrounded by head-high shrubbery onto a sandy knoll shaded by trees bending in the relentless south winds, where Pablo stood waiting. The three of us hop off the knoll and run along the white-sand beach, passing in front of a dozen wooden boat houses, each one's door painted a vibrant red, green, blue or yellow. As essential to coastal life in Costa Brava as car garages in America, these coveted boat shelters are never bought or sold, but are passed on from one generation to the next.
The trail contours the cliff tops above the pounding sea, changing from soft to crude stone steps that ascend and descend the rocky shoreline. Soon we hit the smooth, gentle Cami de Ronda, which leads to the glistening whitewashed, red-tile-roofed villas of Llafranc, which Pablo describes as a "simple" fishing village. Yet a row of gourmet restaurants and upscale boutiques line its beachfront promenade.
The moment we step onto Llafranc's cobblestone streets, dark storm clouds overhead release a deluge. We duck into an empty restaurant for beers and pa amb tomata, a Catalonian open-faced sandwich made by rubbing a juicy, red tomato half onto a piece of fresh, crusty bread then draping it with cured meat slices.
"Here, please take my rain shell," Chris offers.
Pablo, wearing only running shorts and T-shirt, waves away the jacket in Chris's hand.
"No, the human body is made for self regulation. I'll see you in an hour," he says, dashing barefoot through the hammering rain to fetch the car.
The next morning, I awake to the feeling of intense heat on my face and open my eyes to the sun-filled room at El Far, which, before being a hotel, was an 18th-century monastery.
I slip on a fuzzy terrycloth robe, open the narrow French doors and step onto the balcony of our cliff-top accommodations. Leaning on the wrought-iron railing, I listen to the gentle sound of waves crashing onto the rocks far below. To the right is Sant Sebasti de la Guarda lighthouse overlooking the street where we'd dined the night before on richly seasoned seafood-and-rice paella at Llevant restaurant. To the north is an unobstructed view of the rocky shoreline that is the site of today's 22-kilometer run.
I descend the grand stone staircase that for centuries was traveled only by monks and take a seat in the solarium for breakfast. Doing my best to avoid over-indulging on rich cheeses and cured meats, I opt instead for the fresh fruit, creamy, unsweetened yogurt and fresh-squeezed orange juice.
We start running at 11 a.m., with Pablo leading us along well-worn seaside paths connecting a series of pebble-beached coves. We greet hiking couples and beach-going families with the Catalonian phrase, "Bon dia!" as we pass.
Nearing the marine village of Tamariu, Pablo tells us about his family life with his wife, Cristina, juggling two jobs and living with four active sons under the age of eight when he suddenly stops and turns to face us, a serious expression on his face. "I may not be the boss at home, but here I am the boss," he says. "Follow me!"


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Gebhard receives Athena Award
NEW ULM – Darla Gebhard was named the 2013 Athena Award recipient Wednesday at an informal ceremony at the BCHS Museum.
Darla Gebhard, a Brown County Historical Society (BCHS) employee of more than 30 years, appeared pleasantly surprised when she was presented a bouquet of flowers from New Ulm Chamber of Commerce President Audra Shaneman.
Junior Pioneers of New Ulm and Vicinity President Lori Otis nominated Gebhard for the award that recognizes recipients for their professional and personal leadership and community service.
"I've watched this woman work so hard. Tirelessly. I'm proud to nominate her," Otis said.
Gebhard also received a large box of chocolates. The actual award will be presented at a formal ceremony during the third week of April.
"I love my job. I love working here. It's a wonderful place," Gebhard said.
Her BCHS duties have included office management, collections and exhibit work and educational programming. She is also the museum's research librarian and archivist.
Gebhard expanded family files from 1,500 to more than 5,500 and tripled the number of historical files and library books, according to the nomination.
She researched major museum exhibits including Immigrant's Dream, Wanda Gag: Drawing From Her Past, Building a New Home Land, Brush Strokes From the Past, Made in Brown County, and Never Shall I Forget: Brown County and the War of 1862.
Gebhard worked on the installation of an art exhibit "Wanda Gag: 120 Years. " The exhibit honors Gag's 120th birthday, March 8. It opened earlier this month.
She has worked with many historians, television and film crews, authors and artists, promoting Brown County and the BCHS. She co-authored a book on Brown County and the Dakota War titled "Eight Days in August" that was published last year to coincide with the observance of U.S.-Dakota War's 150th anniversary.
Gebhard has served on many city commissions and committees. The list includes nine years on the New Ulm City Cemetery and Monuments Commission, the Hermann Monument Cornerstone Centennial Committee, Hermann Monument Centennial Committee, Hermann Monument Perpetual Maintenance Society and Hermann Monument Interpretive Committee.
She is a Hermann Monument Society board member, Brown County Historical Society life member, and Lind House and Wanda Gag House Association charter member. She served on the New Ulm 150th Anniversary Committee and 150th Anniversary of the Dakota War Steering Committee as well as the Junior Pioneers board and New Ulm Turnverein board. She belongs to Turner Ladies.
Gebhard volunteers time in the Right to Read Program, teaching adults with reading disabilities, mentors History Day students and served on her church archive committee.
She has mentored college students and summer interns at the BCHS for more than 25 years. In her free time, she helps aspiring authors with research and manuscript preparation.
Gebhard offered her time to film crews and volunteered many hours in 2012 with two young women working on a Dakota War film to appear on public television, taking them to county historic sites.
She mentored young women in the State History Day program including a women who did a character performance of Wanda Gag that won local and state contests.
Gebhard created BCHS educational walking tours. One of the most popular is the Katie Gropper tour that tells the story of a 10-year-old New Ulm girl who became New Ulm's first female school teacher.
(Fritz Busch can be e-mailed at email@example.com).


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Good buck! were you able to save the velvet?
Nice one. That is more than enough to get the heart pumping
Good buck! were you able to save the velvet?
Nice. No regrets with a buck like that.
Great buck
A bad day in the woods is better than a good day at work.
Shoot the best, Shoot PSE!
Great buck! Congrats
I don't Break the rules, I Modify them.
Heck yeah man that's a great deer!
Nice buck, congrats!
That's a heck of a buck to run into!! Nice shot and be proud of that dude!!!
Congrats! Very nice.
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Your opening statement and "Pope and Young" don't really go together. Quit being so modest!! That's a great buck. I was expecting to see something much less exciting. The velvet looks really good.


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Trail Racing 101 - Page 2
Upping the Ante: Transitioning from 10K to the Marathon
Running philosopher George Sheehan once said, "The marathon is an adventure into the limits of the self, a theater for heroism, where the runner can do deeds of daring and greatness." Nearly half a million people will complete a marathon in the U.S. this year, and often traverse less-trodden paths and give new meaning to Frost's road not taken.
Before taking on one of the trail marathons in the 2012 Trail Runner Trophy Series, consider these important tips.
Fuel Right. Unlike in a 10K, in a marathon, your muscles become depleted of stored carbohydrate (glycogen). After around two hours of sustained running at a moderate intensity, the muscles are depleted and your blood sugar takes a dangerous dip, leaving you feeling like you, well, just smacked into the proverbial wall.
The lesson here is learning to eat on the run. One of the easiest ways to top up glycogen stores and avoid "hitting the wall" is by eating one or two energy gels or drinking an energy drink per hour of running. Experiment with different brands, flavors and amounts in training.
Be Water Wary. Another issue than can affect marathon performance is dehydration, which decreases blood-plasma volume and compromises oxygen flow to muscles, causing you to slow down. Contracting muscles produce heat, so long-distance running increases body temperature, a condition called hyperthermia. This decreases blood flow to active muscles and sends more blood to the skin to cool you down, which forces your pace to slow.
Mind your hydration right from the start. Carry two small bottles and take small sips every five to 10 minutes, alternating plain water from one and a electrolyte/carbohydrate mix from the other.
Run a Lot. Beginner marathoners should build to a minimum weekly mileage of 30 to 35 miles because to run a longer race, you must simply train more. Running lots of miles improves blood vessels' oxygen-carrying capability by increasing the number of red blood cells and hemoglobin, stimulates the storage of more fuel (glycogen) in the muscles, increases the use of intramuscular fat to spare glycogen, creates a greater capillary network for a more rapid diffusion of oxygen into the muscles and increases your muscles' aerobic capacity.
Run Long. A primary focus of marathon over 10K training is the inclusion of long runs. Do most of your long runs on trails to condition your body to run on uneven terrain. As a guideline, your long run should not exceed about 30 percent of your weekly mileage, though this rule may be broken if you run only a few times per week.
The pace should be comfortable enough that you can converse with your partner. Lengthen the distance by one mile per week for three or four weeks before cutting back by a quarter to a third of the distance in a recovery week. Continue adding miles in this manner until you reach 22 to 24 (or about 3 to 3 ½ hours, whichever comes first). Your longest run should take place two to three weeks before your marathon.


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Topic: variables in CSS?
I'm finally getting the hang of CSS. I've got all of my colors defined in a colors.css file, and that makes managing color schemes a lot easier. But what I'd really like to be able to do is define variables at the top of the file for the colors of my color scheme then use these variables throughout the css file. Is there anyway to do this?


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Cadillac ELR: Here's The Chevy Volt 2.0, Due Jan. 15
It enclosed a semi-blurry picture confirming the spy photos that have been circulating over the last year.
It is expected the Cadillac ELR will enter production in the second half of 2013, more likely the fourth quarter than the third. It should be in showrooms by January 2014, perhaps earlier. I estimate the price before tax adjustments will start at $47,400.
How will the Cadillac ELR differ from the current Chevrolet Volt?
1. It's a two-door coupe, with dimensions otherwise similar to the current Volt. This means the rear seat room will be even smaller than the current Volt. In the Volt, two adults who are 5'11" can sit comfortably, even though there is no extra space -- but they fit sitting straight up, which you can't say about many other compact cars.
In the Cadillac ELR, the rear headroom looks to be constrained, so I suspect that you would have to be meaningfully shorter than 5'11" in order to fit comfortably. Add the inconvenience of only two doors, and the reasonable practicality of the Volt has been compromised. Luggage space is estimated to be similar to the Volt, which is to say acceptable.
2. The dashboard and interior will be better than the Volt. From the leather seats to the knobs, dials and the displays there will be obvious advancements here. Given the learning curve as well as Moore's Law, it may even be cheaper to assemble. So if you are strictly two people and you don't need the rear seat access, the Cadillac ELR will represent a strong improvement.
3. Powertrain: This is the biggie. The ELR likely has obtained an evolved Volt drivetrain, breaking into the following parts:
A. Battery: Capacity will be 16 kWh, because that's where the tax benefits max out ($7,500 Federal tax credit). However, the actual battery will at a minimum be cheaper to manufacture, and it may have an improved cooling/heating system. It will likely be lighter, and it may be slightly smaller.
B. Gasoline generator: It will most likely be beefier than the current 1.4 liter derived from what is in the Chevy Cruze. Rumors have suggested a 2.0 liter engine, and this sounds reasonable.
C. Electric motor(s): It will likely be beefed up from the current 111 kW (main traction motor) and 55 kW for the generator-motor. This is what determines acceleration, so it will be needed in order to differentiate from the Volt.
D. Transmission: Most likely, it will remain unchanged in principle from the Volt. It may be modified in some direction, but GM has a lot invested in this architecture, and it seems to have performed superior to the competition in the real world, with approximately 50,000 Volts manufactured for world-wide consumption, and some 40,000 sold world-wide to date.


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7 serving time in prison for felony sentences from 2012
ESCANABA – Defendants sentenced to major felonies in Delta, Schoolcraft and Menominee counties in 2012 remain in prisons throughout the state, including seven individuals from criminal cases involving deaths or injuries.
These inmates range in age from 18-40 years and include a murderer, a drunken driver who killed someone, two child abusers, and three animal abusers.
Nicholas Alexander Smith, 23, of Manistique, charged with homicide, remains lodged in prison at the Chippewa Correctional Facility, a level II security prison.
He was sentenced to 13 to 20 years in prison on one count of second-degree murder. The sentencing took place Jan. 19, 2012 in Schoolcraft County Circuit Court.
Smith pleaded no contest to killing his brother, Michael Peter Clement Smith, 26, of Manistique, with a knife on March 10, 2011. The stabbing occurred at the apartment the two shared on River Street in Manistique.
Smith's earliest release date is March 11, 2024, according to the Michigan State Police Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS). His maximum discharge date is March 13, 2031.
A jury convicted Richard William Jacques, 40, of Menominee, of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, causing death. His trial took place in Menominee County Circuit Court.
Jacques was convicted of killing his friend, Brett Kelan Ingram, 41, of Menominee, on Dec. 19, 2010. Jacques told police he accidentally struck Ingram with his van while his friend was walking on a road in Lake Township. He then hid the body in the vehicle.
On Feb. 24, 2012, Jacques was ordered to spend seven to 15 years in prison for failing to stop at the scene of an at-fault accident, resulting in death.
He was also sentenced concurrently to seven to 15 years in prison on one count of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, causing a death. He was fined on a misdemeanor of removing a dead body from the scene without the medical examiner's permission.
Jacques earliest release date is Jan. 11, 2019 and his maximum discharge date is Jan. 11, 2027, according to OTIS. He is currently lodged at Newberry Correctional Facility, a level I security prison.
Two child abusers, each from Delta County, were convicted in separate jury trials in 2012 for incidents involving children in 2011.
A jury found Angel Dawn Micheau, 22, of Escanaba, guilty of first-degree child abuse for knowingly or intentionally causing serious physical injury to her infant daughter on April 11, 2011. A year later, she was sentenced on April 26, 2012 to six years and three months to up to 15 years in prison.
The three-month-old baby was diagnosed with second-degree burns on her back and butt, 17 rib fractures, a fractured arm, and a fractured clavicle. Micheau denied ever abusing her daughter.
Micheau is lodged at the Huron Valley Women's Complex, a level II security prison. Her earliest release date is Jan. 19, 2018. Her maximum discharge date is Oct. 19, 2026.
Allen Joseph Brunette, 24, of Gladstone, was sentenced on June 6, 2012, on one count of second-degree child abuse by a reckless act. The habitual offender was found guilty by a jury and was ordered to spend four to six years in prison for beating a 4-year-old boy.
The child, who was being watched by Brunette while the boy's mother was at work, suffered multiple contusions on his body and was diagnosed with a lacerated liver. Authorities were alerted of the child abuse when the mother brought her son to the local emergency room for medical care on Oct. 14, 2011.
Brunette's earliest release date is Oct. 13, 2015. His maximum discharge date is Oct. 13, 2017, according to the OTIS website. He remains lodged at Lakeland Correctional Facility, a level II security prison.
Three Escanaba teens were convicted in 2012 on animal abuse charges stemming from a July 18, 2011, incident at a Wilson farm where three cattle were beaten. All three defendants pleaded guilty to their charges and were prosecuted as adults in Menominee County Circuit Court.
On Feb. 6, 2012, Nicholas Michael Leisner, 19, was ordered to three concurrent sentences of two to four years in prison on charges of killing/torturing animals. He is lodged at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, a level I security prison. The earliest he could be released is Jan. 26, 2014. His maximum discharge date is Jan. 26, 2016.
Co-defendant Peter John Sauve, 18, was also ordered to three concurrent sentences of two to four years in prison on charges of killing/torturing animals. He is lodged at the Thumb Correctional Facility, a level II security prison. His earliest release date and maximum discharge date are Feb. 3, 2014 and Feb. 3, 2016, respectively.
Chad Allan Meier Jr., 18, of Escanaba, was ordered to spend 18 months to up to four years in prison on three counts of aiding and abetting in the killing/torturing of an animal. He is lodged at the SAI Special Alternative Incarceration Unit, a level I security prison. He could be released as early as Nov. 14, 2013. His maximum discharge date is May 14, 2016.
The three purebred Angus cattle that were beaten were owned by Gary and Tammy Niarhos. Two of the animals – both pregnant heifers – had to be euthanized because of the injuries suffered. A bull recovered from several stab wounds but was not used for breeding again.


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Note to Editors: August Installment of
"This Week in NYPA History"
Connie M. Cullen
July 31, 2006
Note to Editors:
The August installment of "This Week in NYPA History"
is now available on the New York Power Authority's Web site (www.nypa.gov).
Please click "Celebrating Our 75th Anniversary—This Week in NYPA
History" on the home page to access this listing. The compilations
for past months are also included.
The Power Authority, the nation's largest
state-owned electric utility, is marking its 75th anniversary this
year. Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt signed legislation creating the
Power Authority on April 27, 1931, at his Hyde Park home.
As part of the anniversary observance, we will
issue summaries of major events in Power Authority history for each
month throughout the year. The events will be broken down by week
to facilitate use by newspapers on a continual or intermittent
basis. Listings for subsequent months will be posted at the start
of each month throughout 2006.
Please feel free to publish the listings in full or
to select items that you believe would be of particular interest to
your readers. If you wish additional information on individual
items, or assistance in developing them into stories, please contact
me by phone or e-mail.
Thank you.
Connie M. Cullen
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New York Power Authority
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The Roller Suspension™ system from Bobcat offers an appealing undercarriage combination: it delivers a smoother ride without sacrificing durability.
The heavy-duty Roller Suspension™ system features durable, longer-lasting undercarriage components. Work in harsher conditions, be in the field longer and greatly reduce your undercarriage repair costs.
The Roller Suspension system provides a smooth ride by suspending the rollers on durable, maintenance-free steel leaf springs. They're impervious to extreme heat and cold and can easily withstand demanding conditions. The shot-peened steel springs work better in abrasive material such as small rock and sand. Better yet, the Bobcat® suspension system has no rubber or bushings that could wear out.
The tough, forged steel rollers achieve a smooth ride without using weaker plastic or rubber. The benefits include:
The system's smooth ride, less vibration and reduced noise lead to all-day comfort, so you can stay in the seat longer and get more work done.
The fully-enclosed Roller Suspension system is better-protected and easier to maintain than other systems.
The smoother, more comfortable ride is made possible with an innovative track system that conforms to the ground surface. When you travel over rocks, lumber, small curbs or across hard surfaces found on a typical job site, the free travel (3/4 in.) of each suspended roller absorbs the bumps. This means that the adjacent rollers can travel independent of each other. This durable new suspension system cushions these bumps, delivering a much smoother ride.
The system reduces vibration at the source: the ground. When the tracks interact with the ground, the flexing of the high-strength steel leaf springs absorbs vibrations. Instead of sending vibrations through the whole machine, the Roller Suspension system absorbs the vibrations at the rollers.
The redesigned undercarriage offers better shedding of mud and debris than other systems. Surfaces are now sloped so more debris will fall off the undercarriage during operation. A 50 percent decrease in flat surfaces greatly reduces the surface area that can collect debris. Since the system greatly reduces debris buildup, you will save time during cleanup and maintenance -- and be back in the field faster.
The system features several innovations that save time during cleanout and maintenance. The space around each sprocket was increased so it's easier to get a power washer or a shovel around it. The cleanout hole around the steel drive sprocket allows you to push debris through and out the other side. In addition, more space was added between the inside of the track and the top of the undercarriage.
Track tensioning is the easiest in the industry, with no special track tensioning tools required to increase track tension. Simply adjust by opening the access cover and add grease to the tensioning cylinder with a common grease gun. There are no tensioning rods that require periodic greasing or service.
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Spaulding Turnpike overhaul continues on schedule
NEWINGTON — Construction is under way on the revamping of the Spaulding Turnpike between Newington and the Dover Toll Plaza.
In recent weeks, crews have begun clearing trees in the median between the southbound and northbound lanes north of Exit 3. Heading south toward Interstate 95, a bridge abutment has started to appear in the area of Pease International Tradeport that will carry traffic through a new Exit 3 interchange to Woodbury Avenue once complete.
The timeline and details of the project, which are arranged under multiple, multi-year contracts, were discussed by New Hampshire Department of Transportation officials during an informational meeting in Dover last Thursday.
Construction is scheduled to continue through at least 2017, with rehabilitation of the General Sullivan Bridge not expected until close to 2019.
In total, the project is expected to cost about $212.8 million. The first phase, contract "L," is construction of the southbound Little Bay Bridge, which is nearing completion. Phase two, contract "M," covers construction of Exits 3 and 4, expected to be done in the summer of 2015. Rehabilitation of the existing Little Bay bridge, contract "O," will begin once traffic is moved off it. Contract "Q" covers construction of Exit 6 and of soundproof walls in the area. The final contract, "S," covers rehabilitation of the General Sullivan Bridge, which provides pedestrian and bicycle access between Dover and Portsmouth.
As part of the overall project, Exit 2, a northbound exit to the Fox Run Mall, and Exit 5, a northbound exit to Hilton Park, will be eliminated.
In their place, a full interchange at Exit 3 is being created, as is a full interchange at Exit 6 to Dover and Durham.
The turnpike will feature eight lanes, four in each direction from Exit 3 up through the new Exit 6, and then will be reduced to six lanes, north and south.
It is all being paid for through the turnpike investment program.
New Hampshire Department of Transportation project manager Keith Cota said money is in place for the first three contracts. He said transportation officials will be working with the state legislature this spring or early summer to increase bonding authority so DOT can complete the project.
"We are moving forward, anticipating the money to be in place," Cota said.
Cota said the big question mark regards the historic General Sullivan Bridge.
"We still have to take a look at the existing structure and see what type of problems we have with the bridge and see if it will be cost-effective to rehabilitate, but the goal is to rehab that structure and save it," Cota said.
The entire deck has to be replaced, as do several key critical structural members that hold up the bridge, Cota said. A complete inspection is scheduled for late fall, although the General Sullivan Bridge project is not scheduled to begin until 2017.
A recent underwater inspection of the old stone piers showed they are in good shape.
A big point of discussion at Thursday's meeting was whether to put up a transparent sound wall along Pomeroy Cove, or the typical wooden sound wall planned for other areas of the project. A transparent wall could cost four times as much or more.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 7, 2009) – Throughout the summer of 2009, first-year U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team Head Coach Alan Knipe emphasized that the season would be a learning experience for both him and his players.
Now it is time to put the education into effect as the U.S. Men travel to Bayamon, Puerto Rico for the 2009 NORCECA Men's Continental Championship on Oct. 12-17.
The U.S. Men, ranked third in the world and first in NORCECA, are the three-time defending champions of the event, having last won in Anaheim, Calif., in 2007. In fact, the United States and Cuba are the only two countries that have ever won the tournament.
The team that wins this year's NORCECA Championship will qualify for the FIVB Grand Champion Cup on Nov. 18-23 in Japan.
The U.S. Men will play in Group B with Canada, Mexico and Panama while Group A will include Barbados, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
Cuba has recently improved its FIVB world ranking from 18th to 12th after a fourth-place finish in the 2009 World League. Puerto Rico will enjoy a home-court advantage.
But Knipe is more concerned about how his team will play.
"A big chunk of our team has already gone to their pro clubs," Knipe said. "The important thing for us to do is be really concerned with our side of the net and how we prepare for each opponent."
Included on the U.S. Men's preliminary roster for the first time this year are 2008 Olympic gold medalists outside hitter Reid Priddy (Richmond, Va.) and middle blocker Ryan Millar (Palmdale, Calif.). Neither has competed with the U.S. Men's Team since the Olympics. Both had been training with the team at the American Sport Center in September in Anaheim; however Priddy left to be with his Russian club team, Lokomotiv Novosibirsk, at the end of September.
Their return to the long list means that, depending on who is chosen for the final 14-man roster, the U.S. Men could have as many as 10 athletes from the 2008 Olympic and World League championship teams in Puerto Rico: Kevin Hansen (Newport Beach, Calif.), Tom Hoff (Park Ridge, Ill.), Rich Lambourne (Tustin, Calif.), David Lee (Alpine, Calif.), Millar, Priddy, Sean Rooney (Wheaton, Ill.), Riley Salmon (League City, Texas), Clay Stanley (Honolulu, Hawaii) and Scott Touzinsky (St. Louis, Mo.).
"It's the first time all summer that we have had the opportunity to choose our roster from almost all the guys in the program," Knipe said. "We're excited to get down there."
However, there are plenty of other athletes on the roster who can contribute as well.
At setter, Donald Suxho (Korce, Albania), a 2004 Olympian, was the team's starting setter during the 2009 World League along with Hansen. Newcomer Jonathan Winder (Irvine, Calif.) earned praise from Knipe for his performance during the team's recent tour of Brazil.
At outside hitter, Matt Anderson (West Seneca, N.Y.) was playing well in World League pool play before contracting pneumonia and saw plenty of court time during the team's Brazil tour. Paul Lotman (Lakewood, Calif.) was the team's leading scorer in Brazil and also played well at the 2010 FIVB World Championship Qualifier.
At middle blocker, Andy Hein (Carol Stream, Ill.) started during World League along with Lee and finished as the 12th leading blocker among all players in pool play. Russell Holmes (Fountain Valley, Calif.) was one of the team's leading scorers in the recent Brazil tour.
At opposite, Evan Patak (Pleasanton, Calif.) shared starting duties at World League with Stanley and was named the MVP and Best Server of the 2010 FIVB World Championship Qualifier. Brook Billings (Santa Barbara, Calif.) is a 2004 Olympian who played in 2009 World League pool play matches.
The only players guaranteed a trip to Bayamon are Lambourne and Alfee Reft (Oxnard, Calif.) since a team must have two liberos in order to have 14 players on the roster.
NORCECA Men's Continental Championship
Oct. 12-17 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico
U.S. Men's Preliminary Roster
No. Name (Position, Height, Hometown, College)
1 Matt Anderson (OH, 6-10, West Seneca, N.Y., Penn State)
2 Sean Rooney (OH, 6-9, Wheaton, Ill., Pepperdine)
3 Evan Patak (Opp, 6-8, Pleasanton, Calif., UC Santa Barbara)
4 David Lee (MB, 6-8, Alpine, Calif., Long Beach State)
5 Rich Lambourne (L, 6-3, Tustin, Calif., BYU)
6 Paul Lotman (OH, 6-7, Lakewood, Calif., Long Beach State)
7 Donald Suxho (S, 6-5, Korce, Albania, USC)
8 Reid Priddy (OH, 6-5, Richmond, Va., Loyola Marymount)
9 Ryan Millar (MB, 6-8, Palmdale, Calif., BYU)
10 Riley Salmon (OH, 6-6, League City, Texas, Pierce College)
11 Brook Billings (Opp, 6-5, Santa Barbara, Calif., USC)
12 Tom Hoff (MB, 6-8, Park Ridge, Ill., Long Beach State)
13 Clay Stanley (OPP, 6-9, Honolulu, Hawai'i, Hawai'i)
14 Kevin Hansen (S, 6-5, Newport Beach, Calif., Stanford)
15 Russell Holmes (MB, 6-8, Fountain Valley, Calif., BYU)
16 Andy Hein (MB, 611, Carol Stream, Ill., Pepperdine)
17 Jonathan Winder (S, 6-8, Irvine, Calif., Pepperdine)
18 Scott Touzinsky (OH, 6-6, St. Louis, Mo., Long Beach State)
19 Alfee Reft (L, 5-10, Oxnard, Calif., Hawai'i)
Head Coach: Alan Knipe
Team Manager: Bill Neville
Assistant Coach: Gary Sato
Therapist/Trainer: Charlie Sullivan
Team Doctor: Andrew Gregory
Technical Coordinator: Chris Jackson
Medical Support: Aaron Brock
Pool Play Schedule (All times PDT)
Group A
Oct. 12
3 p.m. Cuba vs. Dominican Republic
5 p.m. Puerto Rico vs. Barbados
Oct. 13
1 p.m. Barbados vs. Cuba
5 p.m. Dominican Republic vs. Puerto Rico
Oct. 14
1 p.m. Dominican Republic vs. Barbados
5 p.m. Puerto Rico vs. Cuba
Group B
Oct. 12
11 a.m. USA vs. Mexico
1 p.m. Canada vs. Panama
Oct. 13
11 a.m. Mexico vs. Canada
3 p.m. Panama vs. USA
Oct. 14
1 p.m. Mexico vs. Panama
3 p.m. USA vs. Canada
Past NORCECA Champions
1969: Cuba (USA, third)
1971: Cuba (USA, second)
1975: Cuba (USA, third)
1977: Cuba (USA, fifth)
1979: Cuba (USA, fifth)
1981: Cuba (USA, second)
1987: Cuba (USA, second)
1989: Cuba (USA, third)
1991: Cuba (USA, second)
1993: Cuba (USA, second)
1995: Cuba (USA, second)
1997: Cuba (USA, second)
2001: Cuba (USA, second)


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mbanu wrote:You basically have only so much tea flavor in the leaf to extract... it depends on how you prefer to take your tea. You can do one long steep for a concentrated flavor or several short steeps for a lighter flavor. The cumulative steeping time is the same.
mbanu wrote:I certainly agree that brewing gongfu style you can get strong tea in multiple steepings. However, one is not coaxing more tea flavor out of the leaves than there is to begin with; the amount remains fixed. If a person were to do a 5-minute steep for their first gongfu brew (perhaps making a zavarka for Russian-style tea?) instead of the standard short steep, the later steepings would not be as flavorful. I guess that the limited flavor to spread around in any amount of leaves is what I was trying to get at.


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July 1 marks the 20th anniversary of the renaming of Delaware State College to Delaware State University.
(L-r) Then-state Rep. Nancy Wagner, the late state Sen. Herman Holloway, Vermell DeLauder and the DSU President William B. DeLauder flank then-Gov. Thomas R. Carper as his signs the legislation on July 1, 1993 renaming the institution as Delaware State University.
With then-DSU President William B. DeLauder and his wife Vermell, then-state Rep. Nancy Wagner and the late state Sen. Herman Holloway present, then-Gov. Thomas R. Carper signed the legislation into law that made the institution a full-fledged University on July 1, 1993.
The milestone took place in the institution's 102th year of existence, a tremendous accomplishment primarily attributed to the presidencies of Dr. Jerome Holland (1953-1960), Dr. Luna I. Mishoe (1960-1987) and Dr. Williams B. DeLauder (1987-2003), who guided the institution from its challenging years of the early 1950s to becoming prominent state university.
Now in its 122nd year, DSU is now ranked 13th among Historically Black Colleges and Universities, according to the annual survey by U.S. News and World Report. Currently the University offers 52 bachelor's degree programs, 25 master's degree programs and five doctoral degree programs.
The University's research portfolio continues to soar in the areas of optics, neuroscience, chemistry, natural resources programs, agriculture and other disciplines as well. Optics and Neuroscience faculty have attracted more than $25 million in grants in the last three years.
Twenty years ago, DSU's enrollment was 3,301. By the fall 2012, the student population DSU had grown to 4,425.
The institution was established in 1891 as the State College for Colored Students; the state legislature changed its name to Delaware State College in 1947.


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Department of Urology
Specialized in: urology
In the Department of Urology about 2,000 patients are treated each year. The treatment range of the department includes the entire conservative and operative urology - based on modern guideline-compliant diagnostic and therapeutic standards. The department focuses on the treatment of diseases of the urinary system, such as kidneys, ureters and urethra, and genital diseases of the prostate, testicles and penis.
- Enlarged prostate, prostate adenoma, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
- Incontinence
- Stone Therapy
- Plastic reconstructions in urology (urethra Engen, urethral stricture, obstetric fistula, deviation of the penis, penile curvature, ureteral stricture, renal pelvic stenosis)
- Urological tumours (prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, testicular cancer)
In a rapidly evolving environment, the Department of Urology focuses on best practice and latest concepts for individualized treatment of their complaints. The good cooperation with the resident colleagues and other departments, as well as many established urological rehabilitation clinics on site allows you a comprehensive treatment at a high level in Bad Wildungen.
Program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- urological examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- autoimmune tests
- ultrasound of the urogenital system
- CT/MRI of the abdomen and pelvis
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
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The Vampire Diaries traveled to 1942 this week, explaining the sire bond and giving us another HOT scene between Damon and Elena.
What will now go down on next week's midseason finale? Simply put: someone will die. More specifically put: someone we've known since The Vampire Diaries Season 1 will die.
Who could it be? Watch the official CW teaser for "O Come, All Ye Faithful" and let the guessing games begin!


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SD Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning consumers to be cautious of sweepstakes solicitations that continue to plague the state.
Here are a few warning signs of the typical sweepstakes scam:
• Sweepstakes scams require you pay to receive the prize. Legitimate sweepstakes will rarely ask you to pay fees to participate or to receive a prize. You should rarely have to pay handling charges, service fees or any other kind of charges up front to receive a win.
• Sweepstakes scams tell you you've won. You can only win sweepstakes that you enter.
• Sweepstakes scams send you a large check with your notification. To fool people into thinking that a sweepstakes scam is legitimate, many con artists send fake checks along with their phony win notifications. Cashing fraudulent checks is a crime, and you could be liable for fines and even closure of your bank account, as well as losing any money you wire.
• Sweepstakes scams instruct you to wire money. Criminals use wire services to receive funds, because it is nearly impossible to trace who received the money.
• Sweepstakes scams pressure you to act in a hurry. Sweepstakes scammers have a very good reason for wanting you to act quickly; they want to ensure that they receive their money before their check bounces or you read an article like this one and realize that you are being defrauded.
• Sweepstakes scams require bank or credit card info to receive your prize. Legitimate sweepstakes do not send wins by direct deposit, nor do they need to withdraw money from your bank or verify information using your credit card number.
• The "Win" is from a lottery. It is impossible to win a lottery without buying a ticket. It is illegal to sell tickets for foreign lotteries across international borders.
• Sweepstakes scams often don't use your name. Especially in the case of email win notifications, many sweepstakes scams send thousands upon thousands of fake emails to every address they can get their hands on, often without knowing the name of the people they're contacting. If your win notice has a generic salutation like "Dear Sir," it's a good indication that it's a sweepstakes scam.


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"Let me be straight with you. What I'd rather have is an airplane. We just had a third kid. I don't like flying commercial. I like to take my family to Hawaii. When I go east, I'd like to have pilots I know. "
Buy, borrow or lease
You've analyzed numerous variables, including where, when and how often you fly. You've determined that a fractional share makes sense for you and figured out which aircraft model best suits your needs. You've even picked a fractional provider. Time to call the company, sign the paperwork and break out the margaritas?
Not so fast. You still face one big question-the same one that those acquiring whole aircraft must grapple with: Should you buy outright, finance the purchase or opt for a lease? This isn't a simple decision and, given the amounts of money involved, it's as important as it is complex. So your best bet may be to seek help from a professional adviser. Before you do, though, it's smart to have at least a basic understanding of the choices that confront you.
Buying a share outright, which is what most fractional customers do, is the easiest option to grasp and the most expensive in terms of initial outlay. You simply pay the cost in full up front, own the share for the contract term and then sell it back to the provider or renew your contract. Advantages include the ability to recoup residual value and, if your situation permits, to deduct depreciation on your taxes. A major disadvantage is that you tie up a large sum for an extended period-money that you might be able to use more productively elsewhere. (Fractional contracts typically run five years, though you can generally resell your share to the company after three years at most.) Also, your investment could be at risk if the provider goes bankrupt.
If you don't want to buy outright-or can't spare the cash-you might consider financing, which still allows you to build equity. Here, your alternatives range from traditional financing of all or part of the purchase price to interest-only payments. Keep in mind, though, that financing isn't as easy to get or as flexible as it used to be and that you'd better have great credit if you're shopping for a no-money-down deal.
Your third option is leasing, and it makes sense if you simply don't want to own a share, financed or otherwise. Why might that be? Maybe you'd prefer not to show an owned aircraft on your company's balance sheet. (A lease will be mentioned only in the footnotes.) Or perhaps you plan to use the airplane primarily for pleasure and therefore can't take advantage of tax-depreciation benefits.
Perhaps, too, you don't want to worry about what portion of a large investment you'd recoup when your contract ends-a serious matter these days, when values of many models are declining faster than usual. If you lease, the aircraft's fair market value at the end of the term isn't your concern. Also, you may not be in a position to take on additional debt-something you don't have to do if you lease.
Though fractional providers' profit margins tend to be lower for leases than for purchases, several companies do offer them. You can also opt for fractional jet cards, which often represent subleases of fractional shares, or arrange for a lease through aircraft financing firms.
You can choose from several lease types, including operating leases, tax leases, hybrid or synthetic leases, step-down or step-up leases and sale-and-leaseback deals. A discussion of how they work and their pros and cons is beyond the scope of this article. Consult your tax advisor to determine which lease type makes most sense for you.
Some fractional operators have been tweaking their lease products to entice you to sign on the dotted line despite the economy's woes. Flight Options, for example, offers leases with fixed rates, terms as short as two years, no formal credit approval and minimal up-front payments (just the first month's fee plus a refundable security deposit). Flexjet, meanwhile, now touts a "Walkaway Lease" that lets you cancel your contract without penalty anytime with 90 days' notice. You're still talking about a much bigger commitment than charter involves, but three months is a far cry from the multi-year obligation that a fractional share typically requires.
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Belagavi and Valsad are located at a distance of 652Kms from each other. Valsad can be reached in about 10hrs 30min.Bus travel is a popular travel option between these two cities, and many buses ply between Belagavi and Valsad. SRS Travels is a major operator along this route. The first bus starts from 03:30 PM and you can catch buses till 10:00 PM. The SRS Travels buses have a minimum bus fare starting from Rs.1800, and the maximum bus fare is Rs.1800.
SRS Travels provide a number of options in the type of buses like Volvo Non A/C Multi-Axle SemiSleeper for your to choose from.
Valsad, formerly known as Bulsar, is a city in the state of Gujarat. The city is a well-known tourist attraction that attracts tourist from across the globe because of its world famous mangoes, scenic beaches and its connection to the Queen's lead singer Freddie Mercury. The city of Valsad is not far from the major Indian cities of Mumbai and Surat, and is well connected by excellent Valsad bus services to both. The Valsad bus timings to and from Valsad to Pardi, Valsad to Daman, Valsad to Vadodara, etc are evenly distributed. Connected by NH8, one can choose from AC, non-AC, sleeper/non-sleeper or Volvo buses to reach this city.


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Treatment of Cone Biopsy
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Know how Healthy diet will help you to avoid obesity and cancer
My father is having problem with prostate enlargement, he's having problem while urinating because of that. So please tell remedies and proper treatment, we are worried.
A prostate operation involves the removal of a part of the prostate gland or sometimes the removal of the entire prostate gland. Such a surgery is a serious one and several recovery tips must be followed by a patient to ensure quick and successful healing.
Here are some important tips for recuperating from a prostate operation:
- After the surgery, you need to spend up to three days in the hospital for initial recovery. You might be given fluids, which go directly into your veins until you fully recover from anesthesia.
- After the operation, normal urination will be disrupted in the beginning, as the urethra stays swollen. Urinating gets a little difficult and uncomfortable for a few days after the removal of the catheter.
- You may feel fatigued and may feel under the weather for some weeks after a prostate operation. So you must take things easy for at least two months.
- Avoid lifting or moving heavy objects for some weeks following the surgery. Do not perform any exercise, which causes strain. You should ask your friends and family members to carry out chores for you.
- After becoming slightly stable you should start gentle exercises. Walking is an effective remedy, which helps in blood circulation and lowers the risk of getting blood clots in the legs.
- You should drink lots of water during the recovery stage. This will reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection and also help in clearing any trace of blood from your urine.
- For improving bladder control, you should perform several pelvic floor exercises.
- In case of any kind of pain, you can take over the counter painkillers to ease the pain.
- It will take you a time span of three to six weeks for total recovery after a prostate operation. You should consult your surgeon about the best time to return to normal daily activities.
- You can get back to work soon, but it depends on your nature of work. Office jobs are not much of a problem, but in case of physical labour, more time is needed before you can resume your duties.
- Activities such as driving can be started quite soon after initial recovery. However, it varies from person to person. Some people may get back to driving within two weeks while some may need a month.
- You have to wait for 6 to 8 weeks after a prostate operation before getting back to sexual activities.
- In case you experience high fever, pain during urination or the inability to urinate, you must consult your doctor immediately.
- It takes a person several weeks to recover from a prostate operation completely. Initially, total rest is required. But eventually, he can return to normal activities and lead a healthy life.
Hello sir. Me and my wife just recently married .and we have some couple of romantic nights together. But now she is having blood clot in her nipples region. She is in real pain. please tell me a solution please. I'll be really glad.
I'm 32 yes female. My mom expired becoz of breast cancer. I had done excision in left breast for sebaceous cyst. Whether I want to know it will also leads to cancer. Also how to secure myself from that. I have one daughter 3 years old. Please suggests me.
My wife was treated for Breast Cancer 5 years back. She is fine except she has lymhodema in left arm. Is their any treatment for this problem? I have told by AIIMS that she has do certain regular exercise and in-addition she is using Compression sleeves and Machine also. Any further suggestion to keep under control?
I am 64 years old male .Underwent radical prostatectomy 10 years back. After a year had to undergo radiation .Was cancer free for 6 years then the PSA started rising and hence was put on Zolodex 10.8 .Remained free then again after 2 years was put again on Zolodex. During this period of hormonal therapy, the PSA again showed n upward trend and thus had to undergo External beam Radiotherapy again as there was PSMA Expressing aortocaval lymph node. What are the chances of the cancer appearing again in future? Would I die because of this?
I am having albuminuria since last year and also have enlarged prostate for which ailment I am having Veltam. 4 mg tablets morning and evening. Is there any chance of me getting prostate cancer. I am 76 years old person and suffering from osteoarthritis also. My creatinine level is 1.5. Please advise Thanks.
Regular medical checkups and tests can be very helpful in prevention of cancer and growth of malignant cells or tumours. With the increase in the rates of cervical cancer, gynaecological checkups are of utmost need. For effective cervical cancer prevention, Pap smear bears the maximum number of success rates.
Pap smear is a medical procedure that helps to detect cancer or signs of other cervical infections. The Pap smear test however cannot detect ovarian cell cancer or uterine cancer. It is known to detect changes only in the vaginal cells and cervical dysplasia. Cervical dysplasia refers to the growth of pre-cancerous cells.
How this test is conducted?
1. Pap smear is conducted when the woman is not menstruating.
2. An instrument called speculum is inserted into one's vagina to be able to access the cervix more easily.
3. Pap smear involves the collection of sample cells from the outer cervix area.
4. Cervical brush is inserted into the speculum and the sample cells are collected.
5. Then, the samples are put on a glass slide for further evaluation.
6. The Pap smear procedure takes only a few minutes bu can prevent serious medical problems in the long run.
7. The Pap smear is not a painful procedure, though it may be slightly uncomfortable for a few minutes only.
Who can undergo Pap smear?
1. Women can undergo Pap smear procedures once they are of 21 years of age and are generally sexually active
2. Women can go for pap smears up to the age of 70
3. Pap smears should be conducted preferably every two or three years
4. Women aged 65 and above and who have had no abnormalities in the last three consecutive tests, may stop taking pap smears
5. Before undergoing the test, it is important to stop douching and using vaginal creams for at least 2 days.
6. If there has been a case of multiple and frequent change of sexual partners, then you must go for Pap smear frequently
7. Women with weak immune system and who bear the risk of HIV Aids
8. Women who are heavy smokers
My wife has a lump in her right breast since birth of our child and it feels no pain when it is touched. Also it seems no increase or decrease in size. What to do sir.
The lungs are amongst the hardest working organs in the body. They expand and contract upto 20 times a minute to supply oxygen which is distributed to tissues all across the body and expel carbon di oxide which is created through out the body. Cancer in the lungs is common and people who smoke are at the highest risk of contracting lung cancer. The risk of lung cancer increases with the duration of smoking period and the number of cigarettes smoked. The silver lining through is that if one quits this habit even after several years, one can significantly reduce the chances of developing lung cancer. A new cough persisting for many weeks, coughing blood even small amounts, shortness of breath, chest pain, wheezing, hoarseness, unexpected weight loss, bone pain and headache were some of the symptoms in advanced stage of the disease.
I am a seventeen year old girl. I have some kind of translucent secretion from my breasts. I have not found any kind of lump in both the breasts and it's not painful either. I was just wondering where the actual problem lies and how can I heal the condition?
The world's ancient healing system has won over the cutting edge traditional medicine for one reason i.e. they work. What's more, in view of this, they have been consolidated into the regular day to day existence of billions of individuals on the planet. Ayurveda in regards to the exceptionally advanced dis-ease of cancer and look at the ayurvedic treatment for cancer.
How Ayurveda Sees Cancer
In Ayurveda cancer is a disease that regularly includes every one of the three substantial humors (Pitta, Vata, Kapha), however, it normally begins with a transcendence of one. At one point when an individual's digestive fire or enzyme stores are low, permitting a development of toxic substances, this can make a domain for a cancer to develop. The cancer speaks to a negative life energy, something like a micro-organism, which has ended up set up in the body.
For Ayurvedic Treatment of Cancer
Changing your lifestyle to incorporate, more vegetables, live foods, and organic, grass-fed meats while, decreasing handled foods is a piece of it. Nowadays, more individuals are finding out about antiquated systems, for example, Ayurveda so as to give a general course of action to anticipating cancer.
A Natural Preventative Approach
- Foods which are brimming with life-constrain (prana) incorporate those which are fresh, whole, enzyme rich, sun-ripened, alkalizing and organic and are plant based.
- Maintain a strategic distance from refined flour items.
- Eat low glycemic foods that have low sugar content.
- Foods which have a superb rejuvenative capacity are: fresh foods, for example, child greens, sprouts, wild greens, and enzyme-rich foods.
- Eat dim green verdant vegetables, particularly foods that are in the cabbage family, for example, kale, collards, and so on.
- Sea vegetables and green growths have intense rejuvenative properties.
It's what you eat that considers well as what you keep away from:
Avoid hydrogenated fats, saturated animal fats, heated oils or fried foods. Build up the ability to listen to the signs your body is giving you. Your body is continually addressing you giving signs as to how balanced or imbalanced it may be. Do normal rejuvenation and purging practices, for example, liver and gall-bladder flushes, fasting, and so forth. Find your one of a kind body-mind constitution and utilize spices, herbs and foods as per your extraordinary individual needs. Exercise once a day. Have a program that incorporates stretching, aerobic exercise, strengthening, meditation and inhale work.
I am 25 year old. 1 week back I found small lump inside my right side breast and it s paining when I touch (press). Is this serious problem?
Breast cancer is a type of a cancerous infection that develops in the skin cells of the breast. This condition is more commonly diagnosed after you have skin cancer and is more common in women than men. There are certain signs to identify this disease, which are as follows.
1. Breast lumps - Lumps are patches of skin that occur due to the thickening and swelling of the skin. Breast lumps is a very common phenomenon for women but that does not always lead to a breast cancer; however, frequent and reoccurring instances of the same increases the risk of breast cancer. A breast lump is easily identifiable through the naked eye as it looks different from the surrounding tissues.
2. Blood discharges - The nipple is one of the most sensitive areas in the human body. In case of women, it is meant to emit milk during pregnancy, in order to feed the infant externally. A probable symptom of breast cancer can also be a frequent discharge of blood from the nipple without any visible damage or injury.
3. Breast changes - If you are experiencing any visible changes in the size, appearance or shape of the breast, then it is an indicative sign that you may have breast cancer. Thus, it is of paramount importance that you observe, touch and physically examine your breast regularly for changes. If there is any major change detected then it is advisable to consult a doctor.
4. Inverted nipple - The tip of the nipple is generally bulging and pointing outwards both in cases of men and women. But sometimes the tip of the nipple is pushed inside due to excessive suction caused by the skin tissues present inside the breast around the nipple area. This suction forces the nipple to grow inwards which is abnormal and might harm the breast and skin in various ways.
However, apart from these main symptoms, some other signs are also there that increase your chances of being diagnosed with breast cancer. They are redness or pitting of the skin over your breast like an orange, peeling or scaling of the pigmented area around the nipple, dimpling of the skin on the breasts, and such others.


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Misdiagnosis and Failure to Diagnose: Medical Malpractice Basics
A look at key medical and legal issues in misdiagnosis cases.
Medical malpractice law seeks to ensure that patients always receive competent care, which includes an accurate assessment of any health problems, and a plan for the right course of treatment based on the patient's condition. When doctors fail to provide a proper or accurate diagnosis, medical malpractice law allows patients to receive compensation for any resulting harm.
Patients must prove three basic elements to bring a viable medical malpractice claim for misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose:
- a doctor-patient relationship existed at the time of the alleged error in diagnosis
- the doctor's error rose to the level of negligence, and
- the patient suffered harm due to that negligence.
This article discusses these three elements in the context of a doctor's improper or incorrect diagnosis.
What Constitutes a Doctor-Patient Relationship?
This requirement is relatively simple. When a doctor examines a patient or provides treatment, a doctor-patient relationship is generally established. No written contract is necessary. No payment or promise of payment is necessary. Doctors are required to provide reasonably competent care any time they act in their capacity as doctors, including recognizing and properly assessing potential health problems.
What Constitutes Negligence?
Doctors act negligently when they fail to provide the quality of care that other reasonably competent doctors would have provided under similar circumstances. In medical malpractice lawsuits, patients have the burden of proving what quality of care other reasonably competent doctors would have provided in similar circumstances.
This usually requires expert testimony. The patient (usually through a medical malpractice attorney) hires a doctor that has experience with the type of medical problem at issue in the case. The doctor provides an opinion regarding what a reasonably competent doctor would have done under the circumstances. Generally, when an improper diagnosis is involved, the expert will opine about the "differential diagnosis" that a reasonably competent doctor would have conducted. To do this, a doctor makes a list of all of the possible medical problems that could be causing the patient's symptoms. The doctor then conducts tests on the patient, ruling out various possibilities until a definitive diagnosis can be determined.
Once a patient proves the medical standard of care that a reasonably competent doctor would have achieved, the patient must prove that their doctor failed to achieve that standard. Doctors might fail to achieve the standard of care in any of the following ways when it comes to a diagnosis:
- A doctor might fail to include an important potential medical problem on the initial differential diagnosis list.
- A doctor might improperly conduct or interpret a test that could cause a mistake in narrowing down the possibilities.
- A doctor might fail to recognize the urgency of one of the possible medical problems, delaying the diagnosis.
- A nurse might fail to properly provide diagnostic medication, altering the patient's response to the medication and leading the doctor to the wrong conclusion. (Note that in this case, the nurse or the hospital would likely be liable for medical malpractice.
Whether doctors made one of these mistakes or some other error, in order to prove negligence, patients must first prove the standard of care that reasonably competent doctors would have provided under similar circumstances. Second, patients must prove that the conduct of their doctors failed to meet that standard of care.
What Harm Entitles Patients to Compensation?
In order to win damages in a medical malpractice case based on misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose, patients must prove that their doctors' negligence caused foreseeable harm. This harm can take many forms, including:
- pain and suffering
- cost of medical bills
- loss of earning capacity, and
- loss of the ability to enjoy life's pleasures in the same way as prior to the harm.
The critical issue is whether harm was caused by a doctor's negligence. It is insufficient to merely show that harm occurred after a doctor was negligent.
For example, assume that a patient visits a doctor complaining of headaches. The doctor diagnoses the patient with a minor problem when, in reality, brain cancer was causing the headaches. After two months, the patient dies from the cancer. Assume further that even if the doctor had immediately found the cancer, the patient would have died at approximately the same time because no effective treatment has been found for that type of cancer under current accepted medical practices. In this scenario, the doctor would not be liable for malpractice. Although the doctor might have acted negligently, the negligence did not cause the patient's death. The death would have occurred even if the doctor had found the cancer immediately.
On the other hand, assume that in the above example, the patient's death could have been delayed by six months with proper treatment. In that case, the doctor could be liable for malpractice because the patient was harmed by the doctor's negligence when the patient's life was cut short by six months.
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High School Early Admission
The College offers the opportunity for qualified students who have completed their junior year of high school to apply for early acceptance to the College. All seats for high school applicants to begin their studies at the College of Nursing starting in the Fall 2014 and Fall 2015 semesters are full.
Applications will be accepted for the Fall 2019 term beginning May 15, 2016!
Application Deadline
Please submit all required application materials between May 15 and September 10, 2016. After the September 10 deadline date, applications will not be accepted.
Number of Seats Available
The College will select ten candidates from the application pool to be admitted in each of its fall semesters.
- Assigned an academic advisor to develop a plan of study and career path
- Guaranteed a spot in the class
- Part of an elite group able to begin a path into the nursing profession
Admission Criteria
- Enrollment in the college-prep track in high school
- High school GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4-point scale
- Class rank in the top 25%
- ACT score of 22 or higher
- Submit transcript once the grades and class rank have been entered following the spring semester of the junior year.
- Complete the Early Admission Application.
- Submit the non-refundable application fee of $50.00.
Maintaining Early Admission Eligibility
- Submit the following to the College Director of Admissions:
- Official high school transcript upon completion of senior year.
- Official college transcript upon completion of each semester of college.
- Maintain a minimum college GPA of 3.0 while taking the required 59 credit hours of liberal arts and science courses at the college of their choice.
- If the college GPA of 3.0 is not maintained, the student will be removed from the early admission status and be placed in the regular admission pool.
- Student is required to attend all mandatory College meetings and remain in contact with their College of Nursing's academic advisor between their date of acceptance and the date they begin courses at the College.
- Student must meet the College's current admission standards related to prenursing courses.
Students that do not meet the early admission requirements or do not maintain their early admission eligibility will be removed from the early admission status and be placed in the regular admission pool.
Additional Information
For more information on early admissions or the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program:
- Call - (309) 655-2596 or 655-3274
- Email - firstname.lastname@example.com or