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About This Condition
See a specialist
Consult a cardiologist for advice on treating your type of cardiomyopathy and its underlying causes
Count on coenzyme Q10
At mealtime, take 100 to 150 mg a day of this powerful antioxidant to improve quality of life, heart function, and survival rates
Get help from hawthorn
Relieve heart failure symptoms associated with cardiomyopathy by taking 160 to 900 mg a day of a standardized extract of this heart-healthy herb
Kick the habits
Prevent cardiomyopathy and its complications by limiting or giving up alcohol and ending your addiction to cigarettes
Discover arjun
Improve heart function by taking 500 mg of a concentrated extract of this herb three times a day
About This Condition
Cardiomyopathy refers to abnormalities in the structure or function of the heart muscle. There are three major types of cardiomyopathy: dilated congestive, hypertrophic, and restrictive.
The most prevalent form is dilated congestive cardiomyopathy (DCM). In people with DCM, the heart muscle is damaged, most commonly by coronary artery disease ( atherosclerosis ).1 People with diabetes have been reported to be at increased risk of DCM.2 DCM can also be triggered by alcohol abuse, infections , exposure to certain drugs and toxins, nutritional deficiencies, connective tissue diseases, hereditary disorders, and pregnancy .
In DCM, the heart gradually loses its efficiency as a pump. Cardiomyopathy is a serious health condition and requires expert medical care rather than self-treatment. However, because of the associations between cardiomyopathy and diseases such as atherosclerosis, diabetes, hypertension , and congestive heart failure , lifestyle recommendations for the prevention of these conditions may also help prevent DCM.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is usually a hereditary disorder, although the incidence of this form of cardiomyopathy may also be higher in people with hypertension.3 Restrictive cardiomyopathy is usually due to a connective tissue disease, cancer, or an autoimmune condition. Both hypertrophic and restrictive cardiomyopathies are relatively uncommon.
People with cardiomyopathy may have difficulty breathing during light exertion, and they may become fatigued easily. Other chronic symptoms are swelling around the ankles and an enlarged abdomen.
Healthy Lifestyle Tips
Cardiomyopathy occurs with greater frequency in people who drink to excess.4 Alcoholics are at significantly greater risk of developing a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1).5 , 6 They also may develop a form of thiamine deficiency called wet beri beri or Shoshin beri beri, which frequently includes cardiomyopathy.7 , 8 See "Nutritional supplements that may be helpful," below, for more information.
Among alcoholics, the risk of developing DCM is greater for women than for men.9 Many doctors suggest that people with cardiomyopathy abstain from alcohol consumption. People with alcohol-induced cardiomyopathy who avoid alcohol may regain their health.
Moderate to heavy physical activity can be life-threatening for people with cardiomyopathy;10 however, appropriate exercise often improves the condition.11 , 12 , 13 , 14How much is "too much" varies from person to person. Any exercise program undertaken by someone with cardiomyopathy requires professional supervision.
The risk of being diagnosed with cardiomyopathy goes up with the number of cigarettes smoked per day.15 , 16 However, a few studies have reported a paradoxical decrease in the death rate among smokers with DCM compared with nonsmokers who have this disease.17 , 18 While the meaning of this association remains unclear, virtually all doctors recommend that smokers with DCM quit smoking for a wide variety of health-related reasons.
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500 mg of a concentrated extract three times per day
Arjun has been shown to significantly improve the signs and symptoms of cardiomyopathy, as well as the objective measurements of heart function.
Two herbs used in the traditional medicine of India ( Ayurveda ) to treat people with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure have recently been supported by a small amount of clinical research. Arjun (Terminalia arjuna) has been shown to significantly improve the signs and symptoms of cardiomyopathy, as well as the objective measurements of heart function.19 In a clinical trial, people with dilated congestive cardiomyopathy (DCM) and severe heart failure took 500 mg of arjun extract three times daily. After two weeks, significant improvement in heart function was observed, an effect that continued over the course of approximately two years.20 The arjun used in this study was concentrated, but not standardized for any particular constituent. Commercial preparations are sometimes standardized to contain 1% arjunolic acid.
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Coenzyme Q10
100 to 150 mg daily
Most studies using coenzyme Q10 in treating cardiomyopathy have shown positive results, including improved quality of life, heart function tests, and survival rates.
People with dilated congestive cardiomyopathy (DCM) have been shown to be deficient in coenzyme Q10 .21 Most studies using coenzyme Q10 in the treatment of cardiomyopathy have demonstrated positive results, including improved quality of life, heart function tests, and survival rates.22 , 23 , 24 Coenzyme Q10 also has been shown to improve cardiac function in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy-a less common form of cardiomyopathy.25 A few studies, however, have found no benefit from CoQ10 supplementation in treating people with cardiomyopathy.26 , 27 Despite a lack of consistency in the outcomes of published research, many doctors recommend that 100 to 150 mg be taken each day, with meals.
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Hawthorn (Congestive Heart Failure)
160 to 900 mg daily of a standardized herbal extract with a doctor's supervision
Studies have found hawthorn to be effective for the signs and symptoms of early-stage congestive heart failure, the main complication of cardiomyopathy.
Many doctors expert in herbal medicine consider hawthorn to be an effective and low-risk therapy for congestive heart failure , the main complication of cardiomyopathy. Rigorous clinical trials have now confirmed the effectiveness of hawthorn for the signs and symptoms of early-stage congestive heart failure,28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 though hawthorn studies with cardiomyopathy patients have yet to be conducted. The clinical trials with heart-failure patients have demonstrated efficacy using 80 to 300 mg of standardized extract of hawthorn leaves and flowers two to three times per day.
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Coleus contains forskolin, a substance that may help dilate blood vessels and improve the forcefulness with which the heart pumps blood.
Another Ayurvedic herb, coleus , contains forskolin, a substance that may help dilate blood vessels and improve the forcefulness with which the heart pumps blood.33 Recent clinical studies indicate that forskolin improves heart function in people with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure.34 , 35 A preliminary trial found that forskolin reduced blood pressure and improved heart function in people with cardiomyopathy. These trials used intravenous injections of isolated forskolin. It is unknown whether oral coleus extracts would have the same effect. While many doctors and practitioners of herbal medicine would recommend 200 to 600 mg per day of a coleus extract containing 10% forskolin, these amounts are extrapolations and have yet to be confirmed by direct clinical research.
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Dan Shen
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Dan shen may improve the force of heart contractions and coronary circulation, and may prevent damage to the heart muscle that might lead to cardiomyopathy.
Dan shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), a Chinese herb, has been traditionally used to treat angina and coronary artery disease . Some studies suggest that dan shen may improve the force of heart contractions and coronary circulation, and may prevent damage to the heart muscle that might lead to cardiomyopathy.36 , 37 , 38 However, no clinical trials of dan shen for DCM have been reported. Doctors expert in Chinese herbal medicine typically recommend 1 to 6 grams per day of dried root.
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Inherited forms of cardiomyopathy seen in children may be responsive to L-carnitine.
Deficiency of L-carnitine , an amino acid , is associated with the development of some forms of cardiomyopathy.39 Inherited forms of cardiomyopathy seen in children may be the most responsive to therapy with L-carnitine.40 , 41 Whether carnitine supplementation helps the average person with cardiomyopathy remains unknown. Nonetheless, some doctors recommend 1 to 3 grams of carnitine per day for adults of average weight.
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Selenium (Keshan's Cardiomyopathy)
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Supplementing with selenium can correct selenium deficiency, which is believed to be a cause of Keshan's disease, a form of cardiomyopathy found in China.
Selenium deficiency has occasionally been reported as a cause of cardiomyopathy.42 , 43 Selenium deficiency is the probable cause of Keshan's disease, a form of cardiomyopathy found in China44 , 45 but only rarely reported in the United States.46 Studies comparing populations in parts of the world other than mainland China have not supported a link between selenium deficiency and DCM,47 , 48 except in Taiwan.49 Moreover, no clinical trials outside of China have explored the effects of supplementation with selenium for people with DCM, nor is there reason to believe that selenium supplementation would help most people outside of China and Taiwan suffering from cardiomyopathy.
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Taurine has been shown in preliminary studies to be beneficial for cardiomyopathy.
Several veterinary studies have demonstrated benefits from supplementation with taurine , another amino acid, in animals with cardiomyopathy. Most of these studies showed taurine deficiency to be a cause of cardiomyopathy. Taurine supplementation in animals with DCM has resulted in improvement of symptoms and survival rates.50 , 51 However, clinical studies in humans are lacking; thus, despite a good safety record, the benefits of taurine supplementation in people with any form of cardiomyopathy remain speculative. When taurine supplements are used by doctors to treat people with other conditions, 2 grams taken three times per day for a total of 6 grams per day is often recommended.
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Vitamin B1 (Wet Beri Beri)
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People with cardiomyopathy caused by severe vitamin B1 deficiency (known as wet beri beri) generally require intravenous vitamin B1, followed by oral supplementation.
The small proportion of people with cardiomyopathy whose disease is due to severe vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency (known as wet beri beri) generally require intravenous vitamin B1, followed by oral supplementation. Vitamin B1 does not appear to be helpful for other types of cardiomyopathy. People requiring vitamin B1 for cardiomyopathy must first be diagnosed as having wet beri beri, and treatment must be supervised by a healthcare professional.
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The President's new budget has been unveiled.
There are lots of provisions that deserve detailed attention, but I always look first at the overall trends. Most specifically, I want to see what's happening with the burden of government spending.
And you probably won't be surprised to see that Obama isn't imposing any fiscal restraint. He wants spending to increase more than twice as fast as needed to keep pace with inflation.
What makes these numbers so disappointing is that we learned last month that even a modest bit of spending discipline is all that's needed to balance the budget.
By the way, you probably won't be surprised to learn that the President also wants a $651 billion net tax hike.
That's in addition to the big fiscal cliff tax hike from early last and the (thankfully small) tax increase in the Ryan-Murray budget that was approved late last year.
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Good news for U. S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords, she will be moving into a Texas rehabilitation clinic on Friday. This is great new for her husband and parents who are excited about her recovery. CNN reports her parents had long been worried about her safety.
Mark Kelly, Giffords husband and astronaut claims he had many discussions with her about what could occur, before the day of the shooting. There had been many threats against she and other members in Congress. Kelly also says he does not have time to think about the shooter, but just remain positive about his wife's condition. He says she is showing clear signs of recovery, doing things she used to do to reveal her love for him, by touching and playing with his wedding ring.


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Woodcock Fact Sheet
The American Woodcock (Scolopax minor), a member of the sandpiper family Scolopacidae, is essentially a migratory shorebird that utilizes forests, fields, wetlands and riparian systems. Woodcock occur throughout central and eastern North America from southern Canada into the southern Gulf States.
In Georgia, woodcock occur both as a yearlong resident and winter migrant. They are known by a variety of common names including snipe, timberdoodle, night partridge and bog sucker. Woodcock might be confused with Dowitchers (Limnodromus sp.) and Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) but these species have different coloration, flocking behavior, flight patterns and habitat needs.
Woodcock are sexually monomorphic meaning that both males and females have essentially the same feather coloration and pattern. Their plumage consists of various shades of brown to light buff and gray. They are plump in shape, with short stocky necks, large round heads with a broadly barred crown and large brown eyes. Eyes are set far back on the head which facilitates a wide field of view to detect predators, even when feeding. Woodcock are about 10-12 inches in length with up to a 19-inch wingspan, and weigh up to 10 ounces. Females tend to be larger than males. Perhaps the most distinguishing characteristic of the species is a long narrow bill that ranges in length from 2½ - 3 inches. The bill is used to probe in moist earth for earthworms, insects and other foods; and has a prehensile tip that can be opened while inserted into the ground so as to facilitate food intake. Bill length, along with the combined widths of the three outer wing primaries, and the length of the wing chord (from wrist notch to tip of longest primary feather) can be used to distinguish the sexes; with females having bills that are typically greater than 2.8 inches, combined widths of outer three primaries greater than or equal to one-half inch and the wing chord length greater than or equal to 5.3 inches. The combination of these characteristics minimizes overlap when determining gender.
In Georgia migratory woodcock begin arriving around mid-October with peak numbers in mid-December. They begin returning north as early as February and birds remaining after March are most likely resident birds. Most migration occurs at night.
During the breeding season male woodcock perform a magnificent courtship display sometimes referred to as "sky dancing". This acrobatic show occurs for a relatively short window of time at dusk and dawn. Males fly or walk from nearby cover to fields, pastures, orchards, clearcuts, wetland bogs, roadbeds or other openings. There they strut on the ground and make a "peenting" call that can be described as a short buzzing note repeated several times in rapid succession. The bird then flies in wide spirals above the display ground while making chirping or warbling sounds and then rapidly descends back to the ground where the process begins anew. This display attracts females for mating. Sky dancing is most commonly observed in Georgia from December through February.
Female woodcock nest on the ground by making a shallow depression in the leaves and other dead vegetation on the forest floor. They typically nest in young forests and often within close proximity to the base of a tree or shrub. Woodcock will readily re-nest if their first nest is destroyed. The average clutch consists of four eggs that are pinkish buff to cinnamon and are speckled with varying shades of brown. The female incubates the eggs for 21 days. Upon hatching the chicks leave the nest within a few hours. The chicks require maternal feeding for the first week after hatching and begin flight at around 18 days of age.
Woodcock require a variety of habitat types to meet their daily and seasonal needs. Openings are needed for courtship display and ideally are interspersed with moist-soil riparian forest systems that have well-developed shrub layers, cane thickets and other cover to provide feeding grounds, loafing areas and protection from predators. Additionally, young sapling forests are preferred for nesting and brood rearing.
Woodcock feed primarily on animal matter, particularly invertebrates and especially earthworms. They do consume plant materials; such as seeds, but these constitute a low percentage of the total diet volume.
Like most other wildlife species woodcock are subject to a wide variety of mortality factors including pollutants, predators and disease. Since a high percentage of the woodcock diet is earthworms they may be particularly vulnerable to pesticides and other environmental contaminants. They have been shown to carry DDT, dieldrin, PCBs, mercury, heptachlor and mirex. Furthermore, it is safe to assume that numerous predators, including hawks, owls, various snakes, raccoons, opossums, bobcats, coyotes and many others readily eat the birds and/or their eggs.
Woodcock populations have declined throughout much of their range in recent decades. In fact, between 1985 and 2004 the U.S. Geological Survey Breeding Bird Survey data indicate woodcock populations declined by 2.7 percent per year in the Atlantic Flyway. This decline is suspected to be primarily the result of changes in land use, which have reduced or degraded early succession habitat and wetlands. Examples of landscape changes that may negatively impact woodcock in Georgia include, loss of old field habitat, reduction in the use of prescribed fire, lack of forest management, conversion of wetlands to other uses and increased urbanization.
Woodcock are a migratory gamebird in Georgia and are often hunted with pointing and retrieving dogs, commonly in association with quail hunting. When properly prepared they provide excellent table fare. Consult the current hunting season regulations for season dates and bag limit.
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Thank you Taigu-oso for pointing to the wonder of things
Wonder-ful! Thanks Taigu.
PS - Posted up to Podcast!
Thank you
Wonder takes place... I love it!
A bowl of avocado, tomato, cucumber and rucola tonight was a wonder.
These warm sunny autumn days are pure wonder.
Believe me, after wearing a cast for 6 weeks on my foot, a shoe was the most wonderful thing.
Ah yes, magic. The Buddha's magic is: "it is your mind that creates the world".
Just wonderful
Many thanks, Taigu. ()
I am reminded of this lovely poem by Dogen:
In spring, the cherry blossoms,
In summer, the cuckoos song,
In autumn, the moon, shining,
In winter, the frozen snow:
How pure and clear are the seasons!
I remember, in my dense/dunce mind, reading this poem the first time, thinking, "and...?" as if I was expecting "something else-- always looking for something to grab onto... How silly, how foolish! This is the wonder and astonishment, this is the miracle-- you can't look for it, you can't chase after it, you can't find it, you can't possess it!
() josh
Thank you!
I remember a similar feeling when starting to read zen poetry. "Where is the moral? Where is the message behind?" And the medium is the message. So nice not to take anything for granted and wonder of how shoes protect us from the harsh floor or doors do swing open and close.Originally Posted by Earthling
It reminds me of the first chapter of "The Man Who Was Thursday" by Chesterton in which the "poet of chaos" and the "poet of order" discuss on what is poetry. Here's a fragment:
Gassho"Nonsense! " said Gregory, who was very rational when anyone else attempted paradox. "Why do all the clerks and navvies in the railway trains look so sad and tired, so very sad and tired? I will tell you. It is because they know that the train is going right. It is because they know that whatever place they have taken a ticket for, that place they will reach. It is because after they have passed Sloane Square they know that the next station must be Victoria, and nothing but Victoria. Oh, their wild rapture! oh, their eyes like stars and their souls again in Eden, if the next station were unaccountably Baker Street!"
"It is you who are unpoetical," replied the poet Syme. "If what you say of clerks is true, they can only be as prosaic as your poetry. The rare, strange thing is to hit the mark; the gross, obvious thing is to miss it. We feel it is epical when man with one wild arrow strikes a distant bird. Is it not also epical when man with one wild engine strikes a distant station? Chaos is dull; because in chaos the train might indeed go anywhere, to Baker Street, or to Bagdad. But man is a magician, and his whole magic is in this, that he does say Victoria, and lo! it is Victoria. No, take your books of mere poetry and prose; let me read a time table, with tears of pride. Take your Byron, who commemorates the defeats of man; give me Bradshaw, who commemorates his victories. Give me Bradshaw, I say!"
Every moment we live, every drop of water we drink and every situation we live is precious. Our real challenge is to see the world with unattached eyes and mind.
Thank you, Taigu-san.
Thank you Taigu, this resonates with me a lot. Sometimes when I walk the same road that I take every day to the train station and ask myself is this the same road that I took yesterday? If I really open my eyes and turn off my mind there's always something new. This morning it was lots of yellow leaves that fell during the night and a particular autumn mist over the river. Wonderful indeed.
I stopped to look at the sunlight on the river and the coloured trees this morning. Wonder... Not far from the bridge was a fatal motorcycle accident yesterday. Somebody did not get to see this morning. Life is so precious...
Thank you for this teaching.


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- Thermal Comfort: More Than Just Air Temperature
- Operative Temperature and Thermal Comfort
- Determining Thermal-Comfort Levels
- Measuring Thermal Comfort
Besides dry-bulb air temperature, mean radiant temperature, and air velocity, factors affecting thermal comfort are:
- Metabolic rate.
- Clothing insulation.
- Humidity.
A while back, I designed a HVAC system for a new elementary school in Salt Lake City. It was installed as specified and seemed to be performing just fine. Then, one day, the principal called and said she was feeling cold. It was cold outside (approximately 20°F), but not as cold as the winter design temperature, so the HVAC system should have been able to handle the load.
The system serving the principal's office was fairly typical: a ducted fan coil above the ceiling with direct-expansion cooling, hot-water heating, minimum outside air only, direct digital controls tied into the building's main control system, and overhead supply and return—nothing fancy. The office was located on the ground floor, with an east-facing exterior concrete block wall, one small double-paned window in that wall, and a T-bar ceiling with insulated metal roof above.
I was summoned to the principal's office (D'oh!). When I arrived, I found the HVAC system performing correctly. I compared the space-temperature reading of the building automation system to that of a calibrated handheld instrument and found them in agreement: 70°F, right on setpoint. Still, the principal was feeling cold. Maybe she was extra-sensitive to temperature. Or feeling sick. Or just plain crazy.
It turned out she was none of those. After some further head scratching, we measured the surface temperature of the wall adjacent to her desk and found it to be much colder than 70°F. The principal was feeling cold because of the cold surface temperature of the wall. Further investigation revealed the rigid insulation between the exterior concrete block wall and the interior gypsum-board wall that was specified had not been installed. After the insulation was installed, the wall temperature increased, and the principal felt comfortable again. Detention averted.
The situation taught me thermal comfort is more than just dry-bulb air temperature. The 70°F air temperature we measured was not the operative temperature, which is more representative of thermal conditions than just air temperature. The cold wall made the operative temperature much lower than the air temperature.


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Renal artery stenosis is the narrowing of one or more arteries that carry blood to your kidneys (renal arteries).
Narrowing of the arteries prevents normal amounts of oxygen-rich blood from reaching your kidneys. Your kidneys need adequate blood flow to help filter waste products and remove excess fluids. Reduced blood flow may increase blood pressure in your whole body (systemic blood pressure) and injure kidney tissue.
Renal artery stenosis may cause no signs or symptoms until the condition reaches an advanced state. Most people with renal artery stenosis have no signs and symptoms. The condition may be discovered incidentally during testing for some other reason. Your doctor may also suspect a problem if you have:
As renal artery stenosis progresses, other signs and symptoms may include:
Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any persistent signs or symptoms that worry you.
The two main causes of renal artery stenosis include:
Atherosclerosis and fibromuscular dysplasia can affect other arteries in your body as well as your kidney (renal) arteries and cause complications.
Rarely, renal artery stenosis results from other conditions such as inflammation of the blood vessels (vasculitis); a nervous system disorder that causes tumors to develop on nerve tissue (neurofibromatosis); or a growth that develops in your abdomen and presses on your kidneys' arteries (extrinsic compression).
Most cases of renal artery stenosis result from atherosclerosis. Risk factors for atherosclerosis of the renal arteries are the same as for atherosclerosis anywhere else in your body and include:
Possible complications of renal artery stenosis include:
For renal artery stenosis, you may start by seeing your family doctor or a general practitioner. However, you may be referred to a doctor who specializes in conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels (cardiologist) or kidneys (nephrologist).
Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment as well as what to expect from your doctor.
To prepare for your appointment:
For renal artery stenosis, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
In addition to the questions that you've prepared, don't hesitate to ask other questions as they occur to you during your appointment.
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions, such as:
For diagnosis of renal artery stenosis, your doctor may start with:
Imaging tests commonly done to diagnose renal artery stenosis include:
Treatment for renal artery stenosis may involve lifestyle changes, medication or a procedure. Sometimes a combination of treatments is the best approach. Depending on your overall health and symptoms, observation may be all that you need.
If your blood pressure is moderately or severely elevated, you may need to make certain lifestyle changes, such as:
High blood pressure — even when mainly related to renal artery stenosis — often can be successfully treated with medications. Finding the right medication or combination of medications may require time and patience.
Some medications commonly used to treat high blood pressure associated with renal artery stenosis include:
If atherosclerosis is the underlying cause of renal artery stenosis, your doctor may also recommend aspirin and a cholesterol-lowering medication. Which medications are best for you depends on your individual situation.
For certain people — for instance, those with uncontrolled high blood pressure and a complication such as pulmonary edema or worsening kidney function — a procedure may be recommended to restore blood flow through the renal artery and improve blood flow (perfusion) to the kidney.
Procedures to treat renal artery stenosis may include:
Recent results from clinical trials that compared renal angioplasty and stenting with medication alone didn't show a difference between the two treatment approaches on reducing high blood pressure and improving kidney function.
As a part of your treatment plan for renal artery stenosis, your doctor may recommend making certain lifestyle changes:
Doctors at Mayo Clinic provide many diagnosis and treatment options for renal artery stenosis. Mayo Clinic is one of the largest kidney disease treatment centers in the United States.
Doctors trained in kidney diseases and high blood pressure (nephrology and hypertension) vascular and endovascular surgery, diagnostic and therapeutic (interventional) radiology, heart and blood vessel diseases (cardiovascular diseases), and vascular medicine work together to evaluate and treat each person.
Diagnosis at Mayo Clinic begins with:
Doctors who specialize in the interpretation of medical images (radiologists) conduct tests to check your blood vessels and kidneys. You may need one or more of the following imaging tests to find the narrowing in the renal artery and determine how severe it is:
Read more about CT scan and ultrasound.
If a renal artery is narrowed or blocked, your doctor will talk with you about your treatment options. Treatment depends on the cause of the blockage and severity of your blood pressure and kidney dysfunction. Mayo Clinic doctors work to reduce your risk of kidney failure, improve blood pressure and relieve narrowing in the renal arteries.
Lifestyle changes, blood pressure medications and other medications to control cardiovascular risk factors can help some people prevent or slow the development of renal artery stenosis. Lifestyle changes such as eating healthy, being physically active and stopping smoking are also important parts of treatment.
When lifestyle changes and medications aren't enough to manage renal artery stenosis, you may need repair of the arteries (revascularization) to restore blood flow to your kidneys.
Revascularization options include:
In some cases, careful management and observation may be all you need.
Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people. In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.
At Mayo Clinic, specialists from the Vascular Center work with specialists trained in interventional radiology, kidney diseases and high blood pressure (nephrology and hypertension), and heart and blood vessel diseases (cardiovascular diseases) to diagnose and treat people with renal artery stenosis.
For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at 800-446-2279 (toll-free) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday or complete an online appointment request form.
For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at 904-953-0853 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday or complete an online appointment request form.
At Mayo Clinic, the Gonda Vascular Center brings together the expertise of doctors trained in interventional radiology, kidney diseases and high blood pressure (nephrology and hypertension), heart and blood vessel diseases (cardiovascular diseases), vascular and endovascular surgery, and heart surgery (cardiac surgery) to diagnose and treat people with renal artery stenosis. In addition, doctors in the Cardiovascular Health Clinic offer evaluation and preventive services to help you lessen your risk of blood vessel diseases such as renal artery stenosis.
For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at 507-538-3270 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday or complete an online appointment request form.
See information on patient services at the three Mayo Clinic locations, including transportation options and lodging.
Doctors at Mayo Clinic have a long-standing interest in research related to renal artery stenosis. Findings from research studies can lead to new and improved treatments. Current research efforts focus on:
Researchers at Mayo Clinic are studying new diagnostic tools such as the multidetector computerized tomography (CT) scan and blood oxygen level dependent (BOLD) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Mayo Clinic researchers developed these imaging tools, which use 3-D images to assess kidney function. BOLD MRI can show whether your kidney is getting sufficient oxygen and can recover after renal revascularization.
Current clinical trials underway include repair of injured kidney tissue with the administration of a person's own mesenchymal stem cells and the use of investigational protective agents (mitochondrial protection) at the time of revascularization.
See a list of publications from Mayo Clinic doctors on renal artery stenosis on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.
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Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Some resources to check out.
Tax deduction info for charity quilting
Goodwill valuation guide (not for stuff you make, but good for used items you donate anywhere)
and the IRS Charitable Contribution regs (Publication 526)
The Earth without art is just "Eh".
You can't deduct any thing for the time you spent making a quilt. You can deduct the actual cost of the materials you put into the quilt.
Being able to take deductions has nothing to do with what tax bracket you're in. It's simply a matter of your itemized deductions adding up to more than the standard deduction.
I did taxes for 8 years. During that time they tightened up the rules for taking charitable deductions.
I work with my local Project Linus chapter, and we offer receipts to people who make donations of fabric and yarn and other materials. Usually it's someone who's quit quilting or the relatives of a deceased quilter. Roughly half take a receipt, others do not. I don't think any of our blanket volunteers ever ask for a receipt.
Me, personally, I can't even imagine keeping track of what fabric I've bought, what's been given to me, what I've picked up at yard sales, what I've used for charity and what I've used for myself. Like others said, you can't write off your labor, only the materials, and the labor to me is the biggest part. I consider it all a gift from the heart...
People who start projects and never finish them are cooler
than people who never start projects at all.
We deduct just the costs involved with material, etc.
Wayne & Gabriele, the married quilters.
I did a Quilts for Kids kit and sent it back along with a quilt of my own. They did not send a tax receipt. If I wanted to itemize a deduction like this on my taxes (we have not itemized deductions as long as I can remember; the standard deduction always seems to cover us), then I would have taken a photo of the quilt I sent and kept receipts for fabric, batting and thread that went into the quilt. You can deduct only the materials that are donated; no time or labor.
Maybe it depends how seriously you are into making donation quilts. I never thought it worth the time to document what I donate. If I were going to make and donate a lot of quilts, I think I would try to keep materials for donation quilts separate from my own quilts and develop a filing system for receipts. Quilts for Kids did email me a thank you after they received the quilts; I would make a copy of that for my filing system too.
Think about Goodwill. When I drop off items there, they give me a receipt but it does *not* document what I gave or what its value is. I am supposed to attach a list of what was in my donation. Also, there are guidelines for valuing donations. If I buy a pair of jeans for $30 and then donate them to Goodwill unworn, I do not think I can value the donation at $30; maybe half that if the tags are still on? A lot of stuff is valued at only 10% to maybe 25% of original price.
(Edit: Donation quilts are able to be valued by means of original cost of materials. Hope I didn't confuse anyone with the Goodwill example.)
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Working with a guild is a good idea, or you can take it to any 501c organization and get them to give you a receipt. Normally all of the abuse shelters qualify - I know our group does a lot for them.
hi! i am collecting quilts (for sandy victims), any donations to some senior citizen ladies in my community center who lost just about everything in sandy. i, we, are not giving any tax donation receipts to anyone who donated. and there were quite a few wonderfully generous people. both with their time and money.
Did you ask for a tax receipt? It's hard to tell from your post if you asked for one, or waited for one to fall into your lap.
I've made a lot of quilts for charity, but never bothered to ask for receipts for tax purposes. I may be wrong, maybe Scissor Queen can clarify this for me, but it just seemed that the tax benefits weren't worth the effort. (Of the receipts, NOT the donations. They're totally worth it!)
Peckish aka Peggi
It was non caring of the group not to ask if you wanted a receipt. It never crossed their minds to ask during all that time if you knew you could have one? It would make me wonder how are they managing the whole operation.
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HOLLAND -- The sportsmanship displayed by members of the Hope College women's soccer team during the 2012 seasonis being recognized by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).
The team, coached by Leigh Sears, is one of only 15 NCAA programs,
comprised of both men's and women's teams in every division, to be
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play, sporting behavior and adherence to the rules of the game as
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I looked this up just the other day because I made myself a new deep box with finger joints. The wood cost $15.00 at home depot and would make 1.25 boxes. Western Bee sells the unassembled box for less than $9.00 or $11.25 for 1.25 boxes.
If I had a lumber mill close by I would look into mill ends or ask about lumber cut closer to the dimension I need. I would not want them pre cut to width but closer so that there is not so much waste. you can figure almost a quarter of a 1X12 is waste. In this case that is $3.25 of wood that went on the shop floor. I can use two small pieces of it for hand holds and that is about it. even with adjusting for what I really used I built a box with $10.00 worth of wood that I could have bought for $9.00. Cheaper wood is a must if you want to save money making boxes. Very cheap wood.


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|'Cafe Racers' cover by Michael Lichter, of Yoshi Kosaka's Rickman Triumph Bonneville...
Here's the Motorbooks blurb:
"A photographic chronology of some of the fastest, most stylish, and most individualized bikes in motorcycling history.
Originally used as a slur against riders who used hopped-up motorcycles to travel from one transport café to another, "café racer" describes a bike genre that first became popular in 1960s British rocker subculture [sic; this is not what is explained in the book -pd'o]—although the motorcycles were also common in Italy, France, and other European countries. The rebellious rock-and-roll counterculture is what first inspired these fast, personalized, and distinctive bikes, with their owners often racing down public roads in excess of 100 miles per hour ("ton up," in British slang), leading to their public branding as "ton-up boys." Café Racers traces café racer motorcycles from their origins in the mid-twentieth century all the way into modern times, where the style has made a recent comeback in North America and Europe alike, through the museum-quality portraiture of top motorcycle photographer Michael Lichter and the text of motorcycle culture expert Paul d'Orléans. Chronologically illustrated with fascinating historical photography, the book travels through the numerous ever-morphing and unique eras of these nimble, lean, light, and head-turning machines. Café Racers visually celebrates a motorcycle riding culture as complex as the vast array of bikes within it."


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Round 1- Eric Ebron - TE - University of North Caralina- Every great QB has a reliable TE to go too. Brady has Gronk, Brees has Graham, Peyton has Thomas, Rogers has Finely and so on. Eli needs that big safety blacnket and with a new WC system the TE is more important now than ever. Ebron has the potential to be an Antonio Gates, Jermaine Gresham type.
Round 2 - Carlos Hyde - RB - Ohio State University - The Giants backfield has been in flux and goes into next season a big question mark. Wilson is now very fragile, Brown has BEEN fragile, and Cox was a 6th round pick. Going RB in FA is always risky so we take Hyde who reminds me alot of Marshawn Lynch who excels in the WCO.
Round 3 - Stanley Jean-Baptiste - CB - University of Nebraska - A tall, long, rangy corner that fits the new age mold of corners in the NFL (Such as Brandon Browner, Richard Sherman, Patrick Peterson, etc.) at 6'2 218 he has the size you like with the quickness you want and the physicality you demand.
Round 4 - Daquan Jones - DT - Penn State - Nice DT that can play the 3 and provide decent pass rush ability to play on 3rd downs.
Round 5 - Brandon Linder - OG - University of Miami - Good Pass protector with quick feet and nice agility. Would do very if we move to a zone blocking system.
Round 6 - Max Bullough - LB - Michigan State - A downhill run defender that is intelligent and can be our run stuffer next to Beason. Takes on blocks well and does a good jobe shedding blocks.


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Ferguson, Mo., police chief identifies cop in teen's death, says youth was robbery suspect [video]
FERGUSON, Mo. — Police on Friday identified the officer who fatally shot an unarmed black teenager and released documents alleging the young man had been suspected of stealing a $48.99 box of cigars from a convenience store in a "strong-arm" robbery shortly before he was killed.
Related: Police, protesters clash again in Ferguson
Police Chief Thomas Jackson said the officer did not know the teen was a robbery suspect at the time of the shooting and stopped Michael Brown and a companion "because they were walking down the middle of the street blocking traffic."
Darren Wilson, a 28-year-old white officer, has patrolled suburban St. Louis for six years and had no previous complaints filed against him, Jackson said.
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Brown's relatives said no robbery would justify shooting the teen after he put his hands up. Family attorneys said Brown's parents were blindsided by the allegations and the release of a surveillance video from the store.
"It appears to be him," attorney Daryl Parks said, referring to the footage, which he said was released without any advance notice from police.
The police chief described Wilson as "a gentle, quiet man" who had been "an excellent officer." He has been on the Ferguson force for four years and served prior to that in the neighboring community of Jennings.
Wilson, who was placed on administrative leave after the Aug. 9 shooting, "never intended for any of this to happen," Jackson said.
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According to police reports released Friday, authorities received a 911 call at 11:51 a.m. on the day of the shooting reporting a robbery at the Ferguson Market. An unidentified officer was dispatched to the store, arriving within three minutes. The officer interviewed an employee and customer, who gave a description of a man who stole the cigars and walked off with another man toward a QuikTrip store.
Descriptions of the suspect were broadcast over the police radio. The officer did not find the suspects either on the street or at the QuikTrip, the reports said.
The robber took a box of Swisher Sweets, a brand of small, inexpensive cigars. The suspects were identified as 18-year-old Michael Brown and 22-year-old Dorian Johnson, according to the reports.
Separately, Wilson had been responding to a nearby call involving a sick 2-month-old child from 11:48 a.m. until noon, when he left that place. A minute later, he encountered Brown walking down Canfield Drive. The documents contained no description of what happened between Brown and Wilson.
Related: U.S. honors those who died at hands of police
Johnson has told reporters that the officer ordered the pair to move onto the sidewalk, then grabbed his friend's neck and tried to pull him into the car before brandishing his weapon and firing. He said Brown started to run and the officer pursued him, firing multiple times.
Another family attorney, Benjamin Crump, noted that police did not release a photo of the officer but released images from the security video that they say show Brown grabbing a man inside the store. Crump said he had not seen the photos.
Police "are choosing to disseminate information that is very strategic to try to help them justify the execution-style" killing, said Crump, who also represented the family of Trayvon Martin, the teenager fatally shot by a Florida neighborhood watch organizer who was later acquitted of murder.
The Aug. 9 video appears to show a man wearing a ball cap, shorts and white T-shirt grabbing a much shorter man by his shirt near the store's door. A police report alleges that Brown grabbed the man who had come from behind the store counter and "forcefully pushed him back" into a display rack.
Police found evidence of the stolen merchandise on Brown's body. Authorities determined that Johnson was not involved in the robbery and will not seek charges against him, Jackson said.
Brown's uncle, Bernard Ewing, said the shooting was unnecessary, even if his nephew was a robbery suspect.
A robbery "still doesn't justify shooting him when he puts his hands up," he added. "You still don't shoot him in the face."
Brown's death ignited four days of clashes with furious protesters. The tension eased Thursday after the governor turned oversight of the protests over to the Missouri Highway Patrol. Gone were the police in riot gear and armored vehicles, replaced by the new patrol commander who personally walked through the streets with demonstrators.
On Friday night, the Rev. Jesse Jackson linked arms with protesters as they marched to the site where Brown was killed. Jackson bent over in front of a memorial cross and candle and sighed deeply. He urged people to "turn pain into power" and to "fight back, but not self-destruct" through violence.
The scene was eclectic Friday night as hundreds gathered for a sixth straight evening. A man on a bullhorn called for a revolution. A young man waved a Bible while citing Scripture. Some took selfies in front of a convenience store that had been burned by looters Sunday. Boys tossed a football, and horns and loud music blared.
To Vida Weekly, 51, it was still a somber occasion. She walked through the crowd holding high a sign that read: "The police killed Michael Brown and now they are trying to kill his character."


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Hello, my name is Drake Dunivan. I live in League City, TX. I have been interested in getting started into Beekeeping for a long time now, I started gathering my gear and storing it till next spring. Unfortunately, some hurricane named Ike decided to hit the coastal region of TX (more importantly it decided to strike Galveston County fairly hard, League City is in Galveston County).
The gear did not fair well in 100+ mph winds nor the 8ft storm surge from Clear Lake (Clear Lake feeds Galveston Bay), so all my gear that was outside simply vanished. I was practically set for next spring (minus a decapping tool(s) and extractor, etc)
Since, I am not able to replace my gear (and its going to be awhile) I started looking online for forums to gather more information and perhaps share some knowledge (though very limited). Perhaps, within the next year of time, things around here settle down and people rebuild up and I find another job fairly quick (Lost my job cause the storm wiped it out , the storm caused me $3k of my saving funds almost wiping me out (evac, fuel, repairs, etc), and some looters broke in to my house.. yay looters!)
Anyways, I hope it doesn't sound like I am ranting. This just intended to explain what brought me here. Hopefully, I posted int he right forum.
Drake Dunivan


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This is my new favorite scent! Initially I did not like it when I smelled it out of the box, however after spraying on...I absolutely fell in LOVE with this scent. I immediately purchased the full size. I wearly this almost daily. It smells different after spraying on than what is in the bottle, at least on me.5
I have been dying to try a perfume from this company. I was a little disappointed when I saw it was a rose scent, since I normally don't like rose scented perfumes. But, I have to agree with some of the previous reviews. Although this is a rose scent, it isn't too "rosey", which makes it really unique. I personally think this scent would be great during the winter months for me because their is something kind of full body about it. It's not a light and floral scent which usually makes you think of spring and bright fresh smells. This is seductive, sensual and warm. I love it. Definitely will be purchasing this as one of my signature scents. I was so pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this scent. love love love.5


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I'm going to purchase a drum heater. Will a 1500 watts heater be large enough for a 55 gallon metal drum?
I'm going to purchase a drum heater. Will a 1500 watts heater be large enough for a 55 gallon metal drum?
Yep a 1500 watt heater will do a fine job burning your honey. I would find another way. Can you put the barrel in a small room or closet and heat the whole room. Much safer slower but safer.
Yes, put drum on piece of wood to insulate from cold concrete floor and wrap insulation of some sort around drum to keep heat from being lost to air. Slow heat is best.
It is on a wood floor now and I can wrap it with a moving quilt to insulate it. Would a lower wattage heater work like a 4 or 500 watt? I could build a small insulated room to sit over it with a electric heater or heat lamp.
I have warmed many drums of honey with a 1500 watt belt with a thermostat control to keep from scorching the honey. A few hundred watts inside of an insulated box is a stellar idea. I am doing similar box with 100 watt bulb for 5 gallon buckets and liquifying bears that have crystallized.
It is liquid with no crystals in the drum. I was only going to heating it enough to drain, strain and bottle. This is the first time I have done this much and I have 3---55 gallon drums full that I purchased at a excellent price. I'll down scale it to a 750 or 1000 watt heater with controls. Before it was only from my 3 top bar hives.
We have a hot room and a couple of drum heaters - if we want the honey liquid and ready to bottle we use the band heater and run it on a low setting over night, shifting it up in the morning to finish the job while we are close by. If I have extra time I'll use the hot room (normally used for cases of bottled honey at about 100F), get it liquid enough to pour and then into the clarifier for a half hour. If I had one choice it would be the band heater - well managed.
Thanks for the info. I was thinking about the two 750 watt heaters with thermostat controls and setting then on a low heat. I have a 12 X 20 insulated storage building I'm going to work it in. I'll also heat the building up while heating the drums and pouring. I'm most likely making it more difficult than it really is. If all goes well I'll have a steady supply of honey.


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I know that dry firing on any gun use to be a no no. Many manufacturers have reinforced the weak areas in the gun that were problematic where it came to dry firing.
I think it is ok. But it is always better to be safe than sorry. Snap caps are a small price to pay to be sure that your gun stays in good shape.
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House fire displaces Prineville family of six
Out of town at the time; electrical problem sparks blaze
PRINEVILLE, Ore. - A Prineville family of six was displaced by a weekend fire that heavily damaged their home while they were out of town, authorities said Monday.
Crook County Fire and Rescue responded around 6:10 a.m. Saturday to a fire reported by a neighbor who saw smoke coming from the home at 485 SE Elm Street, said Fire Marshal Casey Kump.
Because a car was parked outside, the neighbor also entered the home's front door and shouted to make sure no one was inside, Kump said. The family reportedly was at a wrestling meet in Tillamook.
Two engines and a dozen firefighters were called to the scene, along with an ambulance, Prineville police and sheriff's deputies, he said.
Cews doused the fire, Kump said but the husband and wife and four children were displaced due to significant damage to the home's laundry room, attic space and some beneath the home, as well as smoke damage to clothes and other items.
Kump said an electrical problem underneath the home was the apparent cause, though extensive damage prevented a more specific confirmation
While no people were hurt, and the family's dog and rabbit were outside, a pet bird did not survive.
The fire department contacted the Red Cross, but the family declined assistance, Kump said, adding that "they have lots of family in the area."


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Russian, Ukrainian leaders meet in Normandy
OUISTREHAM, France (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday spoke face-to-face with Ukraine's incoming president about ending the violence in the former Soviet state, a diplomatic turning point that played out along the Normandy beaches where the Allies battled for Europe's peace 70 years earlier.
The meeting, which lasted some 15 minutes, came on the same day that Putin spoke with President Barack Obama, who had been keeping the Russian leader at arm's length over the Ukrainian crisis that has rekindled Cold War-era tensions.
Speaking after the meeting with Ukrainian president-elect Petro Poroshenko — who is to be sworn for office on Saturday — Putin called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Ukraine ahead of any further talks, and said he expected Poroshenko to show "state wisdom" and "good will." Putin also said that Moscow is ready for constructive discussion with Ukraine on settling its gas debt to Russia.
"I can only welcome Mr. Poroshenko's position that the bloodshed in eastern Ukraine must be stopped immediately," Putin told reporters in Normandy.
The Russian president said he liked Poroshenko's approach, but added that he will be waiting for the Ukrainian leader to deliver it in detail to the nation.
"If it continues like that then conditions will be created for developing our relations in other areas as well," he added.
French President Francois Hollande said Putin and Poroshenko also discussed how Russia could recognize the Ukrainian elections as well as measures to de-escalate the fighting in Ukraine's east.
"It didn't last a long time but long enough for the message to be passed on," Hollande told the French network TF1.
Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Putin and Poroshenko also "confirmed that there is no alternative to settling the situation by peaceful political means."
Frozen out of G-7 talks Thursday in Brussels, Putin appeared to be moving incrementally back into the fold of the West following his first direct talks with the man elected to lead Ukraine after the previous pro-Kremlin president was ousted in what Putin said was a coup.
Russia, which had recalled its ambassador from Ukraine, said he will return to Kiev to attend Poroshenko's inauguration on Saturday. That appeared to be a recognition of Ukraine's election, Hollande said.
Outside the building where world leaders met for lunch, reporters saw another animated conversation between Putin and Poroshenko lasting about a minute. That conversation also included German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who at a much more public commemoration at Sword Beach appeared to shuttle between the men.
A senior U.S. administration official, who was not authorized to discuss the meeting on the record, said the possibility of arranging a meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian leaders gained traction at Thursday's G-7 meeting with the objective for Russia to hear the same message from "all of the allies."
The official said Russia also bore responsibilities in any cease-fire.
"It would have to be mutual. It's not on one party to have a ceasefire. It takes not just Ukraine, but also Russia," the official said.
In recent weeks, Ukrainian officials say more than 200 people have died — a figure which can't be independently confirmed — in fighting between Ukrainian government troops and pro-Russian rebels. Insurgents in eastern Ukraine declared their regions independent and have asked to join Russia, but the Kremlin has ignored their appeal.
Putin has denied claims by Ukraine and the West that Russia has fomented the rebellion in eastern Ukraine, and on Friday he insisted that Poroshenko needs to speak directly to the representatives of the east. He didn't say if Moscow was prepared to take any action to persuade pro-Russia insurgents in eastern Ukraine to stop fighting Ukraine's government troops.
"It's not Russia and Ukraine that need to be parties to the negotiations, as Russia isn't a party to the conflict," he said.
Candy magnate Poroshenko has promised a comprehensive plan to put an end to the hostilities in the east as soon as he assumes office.
Putin held his first face-to-face meetings with Western leaders in France this week since pro-European protesters pushed out Ukraine's Russia-friendly president in February, Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula, and the U.S. and EU imposed sanctions in response. He even met informally with U.S. President Barack Obama.
In the private conversation with Merkel, German government spokesman Christiane Wirtz said that the German chancellor "took the opportunity to remind Russia again of its great responsibility" and said that following the presidential election in Ukraine, the priority needs to be a "stabilization of the situation, in particular in eastern Ukraine."
Obama and Western allies opened a pathway for Russia to ease tensions in Ukraine on Thursday but pointedly warned Moscow it could face new sanctions within weeks if Putin fails to go along. The leaders said the Russian president could avoid tougher penalties in part by recognizing the legitimacy of the new Ukrainian government and ending support for an insurgency in eastern cities that is widely believed to be backed by the Kremlin.
There was no mention of rolling back Russia's annexation of the Ukrainian region of Crimea, which precipitated the European crisis.
Obama, who said he has a "businesslike" relationship with Putin, expressed hope that the Russian leader is "moving in a new direction" on Ukraine since he didn't immediately denounce Poroshenko's election on May 25. "But I think we have to see what he does and not what he says," Obama said.
The 70th anniversary of D-Day — a time when the U.S., Britain and Russia were allied against Germany — marked the best opportunity for the leaders to meet since the Ukraine crisis erupted. Merkel's key role appeared to endure through the introduction of the Sword Beach ceremony in Ouistreham, in an extraordinarily symbolic sign of Germany's changed role in Europe.
In Ukraine, at least 15 pro-Russian rebels were killed Thursday in clashes with government troops at a border crossing with Russia, an aide to the Ukrainian interior minister said.


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Hello Bee Source,
I am writing today because I have had a very negative experience with a bee supplier who has a sterling reputation, and I believe that, in light of his refusal to refund my money, I should let the community know about this.
I ordered three queens from Don the fat bee man, after asking some beeks I know and doing some research. They had nothing but stellar things about his queens and bees in general. I ordered them for myself and one was to be a gift to my mentor, as a thank you for helping me so much. I asked when they would be shipped and he responded very promptly that they would not be mailed till the end of April. "Perfect" I thought. I was scheduled to get my packages on the 13th of April, so the timing was perfect. Imagine my surprise when I received them in mid march. I had no hive to put them in, so they were useless to me. I quickly emailed Don asking what happened and why hadn't they called or emailed me to tell me they were coming so early. While waiting for a reply, I examined the queens themselves. Upon closer inspection, I noticed there were three cages but only two of them had queens in them. So not only were they almost a month early, but the order wasn't even complete. I asked my mentor if he would take them, and he said he would, so I drove over.
When he got a look at them, he said "Tom, these queens are half dead." I looked down, and they were all moving sluggishly and some were barely moving at all. This just kept getting better.
I got an email back from Don saying I should mail them back, and that he did not contact me because he does not keep emails and he never had my phone number. In response I emailed him a picture of the box he shipped the queens in, on which was a sticker with my phone number. So not only did he have my number, but he was too lazy to check. His excuse was "I am busy in the bee yard all day, and don't check my email." I found this statement odd since he always emailed back so promptly when I was in the ordering process.
When I complained about the queens numbering only two (which I backed up with close up photos) and them being almost half dead, he completely ignored the fact there were only two, and told me to go to the post office and file am insurance claim. I don't feel like committing fraud, so I mailed them back to him and asked for a refund or new queens at the end of April, saying he dropped the ball and needed to right his error. I felt this was not an unfair thing to ask, due to the situation. He has since stopped responding to my emails.
One of the last things he stated was that "I don't like shipping to California because this kind of thing (meaning they arrive half dead) can happen." I asked him in an email before I ordered if he had ever shipped to California and he said yes he had, and had done so successfully.
All in all, a very disappointing experience. I am sure many people have purchased bees from him successfully, but this was my experience. I paid $90 for three queens to be shipped to me, and I currently have nothing to show for it. If any one would like, I am happy to forward the 20+emails we exchanged which includes photos and runs the entire interaction. From initial questions to the last email I sent him after he started ignoring me.
I hope you all had better luck getting queens and packages this year. I was very excited to start this year, and I am sad to say this has dampened my enthusiasm.
Best luck to you all this fine spring season. I hope your hives are going strong.


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Room Near Spitalfields Market (ST4)
Size15 m²
Floor No.
- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Breakfast
- Lockable room
- Towels
- Internet/WiFi
- Parking available
Accommodation summary
|Gibraltar Walk, E2 7EN London, United Kingdom
|Property type
|Private room
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|A few hours
|Calendar updated
Floral pink and purple furnishings enrich this double bedroom with adequate storage space. A fitted kitchen with a breakfast bar is available for guests to prepare light, tasty meals. The generously-sized bathroom includes a shower.
Situated upon the highest point of the City of London, St. Paul's Cathedral is a 10-minute walk away. The historic Tower of London is 25-minutes away by bus.
The Brick Lane area is now famed for its warehouse art exhibitions and trendy clubs and bars as much as its authentic curry restaurants. The 93 Feet East venue is located in the area and is a prime spot for experimental electronic music.
House rulesGuests must adhere to a clean-as-you-go policy.
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Reviews of this property
Good location, quiet neighborhood and close to everywhere. The room was a bit too small but could withstand. The downside is common toilet and bathroom for four rooms. The restaurant needs renovation. The advantage is the low price, access to the kitchen and good location.
Dobra lokalizacja, spokojna okolica i wszędzie blisko. Pokój był troche za mały ale dało sie wytrzymać . Minusem jest wspólna toaleta i łazienka na cztery pokoje . Lokal wymaga remontu. Zaleta jest niska cena , dostęp do kuchni i dobra lokalizacja.
Everything it's OK. Super easy to find, very near Brick Lane, near several bus lines, metro Bethnal Green is next ... well the house.
Todo muy bien. Super facil de encontrar, muy cerca de Brick Lane, varias lineas de autobus cerca, el metro de Bethnal Green queda al lado... muy bien la casa.
Very nice place. is 5 minutes from brick line and shoreditch and 15 from Liverpool Street. I recommend you go there! the house is very clean and well kept both in public areas and in rooms. Excellent value for money. If I was to return to London I would stay there again!
Posto molto carino. si trova a 5 minuti da brick line e shoreditch e 15 da Liverpool street. vi consiglio di andarci! la casa è molto pulita e tenuta benissimo sia nelle aree comuni che nelle stanze. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo. Se dovessi ritornare a Londra alloggerei di nuovo li!
Only positive aspect was the location of the flat - the quarter has a good link to public transportation and there are many nice restaurants/pubs around.....
But the flat was not clean - especially the bathroom was not in a good condition. Needs to be restored and cleanliness must be improved.
apartment very well located, 5mins and 10mins from the bus to the subway (overground), all kitchen nécessaiire, we sleep very well there, it is quiet at night. No worries for the keys. I recommend
appartement très bien situé, à 5mns du bus et 10mns du métro (overground), tout le nécessaiire de cuisine, on y dort très bien, c'est calme la nuit. Aucun soucis pour la remise des clés. Je recommande
Very happy with the house. Everything you would expect in money function. Overall very happy. Good area, good communications, centrally located and easy to find.
They can improve certain details (the oven for example) but usually highly recommended.
Muy contentos con la casa. Todo lo que se puede esperar en función calidad precio. En general muy contentos. Buena zona, buenas comunicaciones, centrico y facil de encontrar.
Se pueden mejorar ciertos detalles (el horno por ejemplo) pero por lo general muy recomendable.
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text: A installation i did lastweek. I choose this style of installation because of the upcoming weather, i had to get the packages installed and feed, while keeping the bees together because of the freezing nights that were supposed to come. Next packages i would do will be in either the mist and shake method or if time permits a turn upside down and let the bees gradually come out. Problem i had with this method were the bees started making comb on and in the boxes, "inefficient use of resources". Anyway here is my video enjoy!