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- The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones which are important in the normal regulation of the metabolism of the body.
- Thyroid cancer is three times more common in women than in men.
- There are four major types of thyroid cancer: papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic.
- The cause of thyroid cancer is unknown, but certain risk factors have been identified and include a family history of goiter, exposure to high levels of radiation, and certain hereditary syndromes.
- The National Cancer Institute recommends that anyone who received radiation to the head or neck in childhood be examined by a doctor every one to two years to detect potential thyroid cancer.
- The most common signs and symptoms of thyroid cancer include a lump, or thyroid nodule, that can be felt in the neck, trouble swallowing, throat or neck pain, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, cough, and vocal changes.
- The only certain way to tell whether a thyroid lump is cancerous is by examining the thyroid tissue obtained using a needle or surgery for biopsy. A CEA blood test, physical exam, X-rays, CT scans, PET scans, ultrasounds, and MRIs may also be used to help establish a definitive diagnosis and determine staging.
- Surgery is the most common form of treatment for thyroid cancer that has not spread to other areas of the body. Radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and radioactive iodine treatment are also treatment options for thyroid cancer.
- The survival rate and prognosis of thyroid cancer depends upon a few factors, including the individual's age, the size of the tumor, and whether the cancer has metastasized.
- It is not possible to prevent most cases of thyroid cancer.
What is the thyroid?
The thyroid is a gland at the front of your neck beneath your voice box (larynx). A healthy thyroid is a little larger than a quarter. It usually can't be felt through the skin.
The thyroid has two parts (lobes). A thin piece of tissue (the isthmus) connects the two lobes.
The thyroid makes hormones:
- Thyroid hormone: The thyroid follicular cells make thyroid hormone. This hormone affects heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight. For example, too much thyroid hormone makes your heart race, and too little makes you feel very tired.
- Calcitonin: The C cells in the thyroid make calcitonin. This hormone plays a small role in keeping a healthy level of calcium in the body.
Four or more tiny parathyroid glands are on the back of the thyroid. These glands make parathyroid hormone. This hormone plays a big role in helping the body maintain a healthy level of calcium.
Picture of the front and the back of the thyroid.
What is cancer?
Cancer begins in cells, the building blocks that make up tissues. Tissues make up the thyroid and other organs of the body.
Normal thyroid cells grow and divide to form new cells as the body needs them. When normal cells grow old or get damaged, they die, and new cells take their place.
Sometimes, this process goes wrong. New cells form when the body does not need them, and old or damaged cells do not die as they should. The buildup of extra cells often forms a mass of tissue called a nodule. It may also be called a growth or tumor.
Most thyroid nodules are benign. Benign nodules are not cancer (malignant):
- Benign nodules:
- Are usually not harmful
- Don't invade the tissues around them
- Don't spread to other parts of the body
- Usually don't need to be removed
- Malignant nodules (thyroid cancer):
- May sometimes be a threat to life
- Can invade nearby tissues and organs
- Can spread to other parts of the body
- Often can be removed or destroyed, but sometimes thyroid cancer returns
Thyroid cancer cells can spread by breaking away from the thyroid tumor. They can travel through lymph vessels to nearby lymph nodes. They can also spread through blood vessels to the lungs, liver, or bones. After spreading, cancer cells may attach to other tissues and grow to form new tumors that may damage those tissues.
What are the different types of thyroid cancer?
There are several types of thyroid cancer:
- Papillary: In the United States, papillary thyroid cancer is the most common type. About 86 of every 100 people with thyroid cancer have this type. It begins in follicular cells and usually grows slowly. If diagnosed early, most people with papillary thyroid cancer can be cured.
- Follicular: The second most common type is follicular thyroid cancer. A little more than 9 of every 100 people with thyroid cancer have this type. It begins in follicular cells and usually grows slowly. If diagnosed early, most people with follicular thyroid cancer can be treated successfully.
- Medullary: Medullary thyroid cancer is not common. About 2 of every 100 people with thyroid cancer have this type. It begins in C cells and can make abnormally high levels of calcitonin. Medullary thyroid cancer tends to grow slowly. It can be easier to control if it's found and treated before it spreads to other parts of the body.
Medullary thyroid cancer sometimes runs in families.
A change in a gene called RET can be passed from parent to child. Nearly everyone with a changed RET gene develops medullary thyroid cancer. The disease occurs alone, as familial medullary thyroid cancer, or with other cancers, as multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndrome.
A blood test can usually detect a changed RET gene. If it's found in a person with medullary thyroid cancer, the doctor may suggest that family members also be tested. For those who have a changed gene, the doctor may recommend frequent lab tests or surgery to remove the thyroid before cancer develops.
- Anaplastic: The least common type is anaplastic thyroid cancer. About 1 of every 100 people with thyroid cancer has this type. Most people with anaplastic thyroid cancer are older than 60. The cancer begins in follicular cells of the thyroid. The cancer cells tend to grow and spread very quickly. Anaplastic thyroid cancer is very hard to control.
Tests and treatment options depend on the type of thyroid cancer.
Not all thyroid cancers produce symptoms. When symptoms do occur they may consist of:
- lumps or nodules in front of the neck (single or multiple)
- enlarged lymph nodes in the neck
- problems with swallowing
- hoarseness or voice changes
- pain or discomfort in the neck
- chronic cough
How is thyroid cancer diagnosed?
If your doctor thinks that you may have thyroid cancer, you'll have one or more of the following tests:
- Physical exam: Your doctor feels your thyroid for lumps (nodules). Your doctor also checks your neck and nearby lymph nodes for growths or swelling.
- Blood tests: Your doctor may check for abnormal levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in the blood. Too much or too little TSH means the thyroid is not working well. If your doctor thinks that you may have medullary thyroid cancer, you'll be checked for a high level of calcitonin and have other blood tests.
- Ultrasound: An ultrasound device uses sound waves that can't be heard by humans. The sound waves make a pattern of echoes as they bounce off organs inside your neck. The echoes create a picture of your thyroid and nearby tissues. The picture can show thyroid nodules that are too small to be felt. Your doctor uses the picture to learn the size and shape of each nodule and whether the nodules are solid or filled with fluid. Nodules that are filled with fluid are usually not cancer. Nodules that are solid may be cancer.
- Thyroid scan: Your doctor may order a scan of your thyroid. You swallow a small amount of a radioactive substance (such as radioactive iodine), and it travels through the bloodstream. Thyroid cells that absorb the radioactive substance can be seen on a scan. Nodules that take up more of the substance than the thyroid tissue around them are called "hot" nodules. Hot nodules are usually not cancer. Nodules that take up less substance than the thyroid tissue around them are called "cold" nodules. Cold nodules may be cancer.
- Biopsy: A biopsy is the only sure way to diagnose thyroid cancer. A pathologist checks a sample of thyroid tissue for cancer cells using a microscope.
Your doctor may take tissue for a biopsy in one of two ways:
- With a thin needle: Your doctor removes a sample of tissue from a thyroid nodule with a thin needle. An ultrasound device can help your doctor see where to place the needle. Most people have this type of biopsy.
- With surgery: If a diagnosis can't be made from tissue removed with a needle, a surgeon removes a lobe or the entire thyroid. For example, if the doctor suspects follicular thyroid cancer, the lobe that contains the nodule may be removed for diagnosis.
You may want to ask the doctor these questions before having a biopsy:
- Will I have to go to the hospital?
- How long will it take? Will I be awake? Will it hurt?
- Are there any risks? What is the chance of infection or bleeding afterward?
- Will I have a scar on my neck?
- How soon will I know the results? Who will explain them to me?
- If I do have cancer, who will talk to me about the next steps? When?
How is staging determined for thyroid cancer?
If the biopsy shows that you have cancer, your doctor will need to learn the extent (stage) of the disease to help you choose the best treatment.
The stage is based on the size of the nodule and whether the cancer has invaded nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body. Thyroid cancer spreads most often to nearby tissues in the neck or to lymph nodes. It may also spread to the lungs and bones.
When cancer spreads from its original place to another part of the body, the new tumor has the same kind of cancer cells and the same name as the original tumor. For example, if thyroid cancer spreads to the lungs, the cancer cells in the lungs are actually thyroid cancer cells. The disease is metastatic thyroid cancer, not lung cancer. It's treated as thyroid cancer, not as lung cancer. Doctors sometimes call the new tumor in the lung "distant" disease.
Staging may involve one or more of these tests:
- Ultrasound: An ultrasound exam of your neck may show whether cancer has spread to lymph nodes or other tissues near your thyroid.
- CT scan: An x-ray machine linked to a computer takes a series of detailed pictures of your neck and chest area. A CT scan may show whether cancer has spread to lymph nodes, other areas in your neck, or your chest.
- MRI: MRI uses a powerful magnet linked to a computer. It makes detailed pictures of your neck and chest area. MRI may show whether cancer has spread to lymph nodes or other areas.
- Chest x-ray: An x-ray of the chest can often show whether cancer has spread to the lungs.
- Whole body scan: You may have a whole body scan to see if cancer has spread from the thyroid to other parts of the body. You get a small amount of a radioactive substance (such as radioactive iodine). The substance travels through the bloodstream. Thyroid cancer cells in other organs or the bones take up the substance. Thyroid cancer that has spread may show up on a whole body scan.
What is the treatment for thyroid cancer?
Treatment options for people with thyroid cancer are …
- Surgery
- Thyroid hormone treatment
- Radioactive iodine therapy
- External radiation therapy
- Chemotherapy
You'll probably receive more than one type of treatment. For example, the usual treatment for papillary thyroid cancer is surgery, thyroid hormone treatment, and radioactive iodine therapy. External radiation therapy and chemotherapy are not often used for people with papillary thyroid cancer.
The treatment that's right for you depends mainly on the type of thyroid cancer (papillary, follicular, medullary, or anaplastic). It also depends on the size of the nodule, your age, and whether the cancer has spread. You and your doctor can work together to develop a treatment plan that meets your needs.
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who has experience treating thyroid cancer, or you may ask for a referral. You may have a team of specialists:
- Endocrinologist: An endocrinologist is a doctor who specializes in treating people who have hormone disorders.
- Thyroidologist: A thyroidologist is an endocrinologist who specializes in treating diseases of the thyroid.
- Surgeon: This type of doctor can perform surgery.
- Nuclear medicine doctor: A nuclear medicine doctor specializes in using radioactive substances to diagnose and treat cancer and other diseases.
- Medical oncologist: A medical oncologist is a doctor who specializes in treating cancer with drugs.
- Radiation oncologist: A radiation oncologist is a doctor who specializes in treating cancer with radiation therapy.
An oncology nurse and a registered dietitian may also be part of your team.
Your health care team can describe your treatment choices, the expected results of each treatment, and the possible side effects. Because cancer treatments often damage healthy cells and tissues, side effects are common. These side effects depend on many factors, including the type of treatment. Side effects may not be the same for each person, and they may even change from one treatment session to the next. Before treatment starts, ask your health care team about possible side effects and how treatment may change your normal activities.
At any stage of the disease, supportive care is available to control pain and other symptoms, to relieve the side effects of treatment, and to ease emotional concerns. You can get information about coping on NCI's website at http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/coping.
Also, you can get information about supportive care from NCI's Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237). Or, chat using LiveHelp, NCI's instant messaging service, at https://livehelp.cancer.gov.
You may want to talk with your doctor about taking part in a clinical trial. Clinical trials are research studies testing new treatments. They are an important option for people with all stages of thyroid cancer. See the section on Taking Part in Cancer Research.
You may want to ask the doctor these questions before treatment begins:
- What type of thyroid cancer do I have? May I have a copy of the report from the pathologist?
- What is the stage of my disease? Has the cancer spread? If so, where?
- What are my treatment choices? Which do you recommend for me? Will I have more than one kind of treatment?
- What are the expected benefits of each kind of treatment?
- What are the risks and possible side effects of each treatment? What can we do to control the side effects?
- What can I do to prepare for treatment?
- Will I have to stay in the hospital? If so, for how long?
- What is the treatment likely to cost? Will my insurance cover the cost?
- How will treatment affect my normal activities?
- What is my chance of a full recovery?
- Would a research study (clinical trial) be right for me?
Most people with thyroid cancer have surgery. The surgeon removes all or part of the thyroid.
You and your surgeon can talk about the types of surgery and which may be right for you:
- Removing all of the thyroid: This surgery can be used for all types of thyroid cancer. The surgeon removes the thyroid through an incision in the neck. If some of the thyroid tissue can't be removed, it can be destroyed later by radioactive iodine therapy. See the Radioactive Iodine Therapy section.
The surgeon may also remove nearby lymph nodes. If cancer has invaded tissue within the neck, the surgeon may remove as much of that tissue as possible. If cancer has spread outside the neck, treatment of those areas may involve surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, and external radiation therapy.
- Removing a lobe: Some people with follicular or papillary thyroid cancer may have a small tumor removed from only part of the thyroid. The surgeon will remove one lobe and the isthmus. See The Thyroid for a picture of the thyroid lobes and isthmus.
Some people who have a lobe removed have a second surgery later on to remove the rest of the thyroid. Less often, the remaining thyroid tissue is destroyed by radioactive iodine therapy.
It's common to feel tired or weak for a while after surgery for thyroid cancer. The time it takes to heal is different for each person.
You may have pain or discomfort for the first few days. Medicine can help control your pain. Before surgery, you should discuss the plan for pain relief with your health care team. After surgery, they can adjust the plan if you need more pain control.
Surgery for thyroid cancer removes the cells that make thyroid hormone. After surgery, most people need to take pills to replace the natural thyroid hormone. You'll probably need to take thyroid hormone pills for the rest of your life. See the Thyroid Hormone Treatment section.
If the surgeon removes the parathyroid glands, you may need to take calcium and vitamin D pills for the rest of your life.
In a few people, surgery may damage certain nerves or muscles. If this happens, a person may have voice problems or one shoulder may be lower than the other.
You may want to ask the doctor these questions before having surgery:
- Which type of surgery do you suggest for me?
- Do I need any lymph nodes removed? Will the parathyroid glands or other tissues be removed? Why?
- What are the risks of surgery?
- How many surgeries for thyroid cancer have you done?
- How will I feel after surgery? If I have pain, how will it be controlled?
- How long will I have to be in the hospital?
- What will my scar look like?
- Will I have any lasting side effects?
- Will I need to take thyroid hormone pills? If so, how soon will I start taking them? Will I need to take them for the rest of my life?
- When can I get back to my normal activities?
Thyroid hormone treatment
After surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid, most people need to take pills to replace the natural thyroid hormone. However, thyroid hormone pills are also used as part of the treatment for papillary or follicular thyroid cancer. Thyroid hormone slows the growth of thyroid cancer cells left in the body after surgery.
Although thyroid hormone pills seldom cause side effects, too much thyroid hormone may cause you to lose weight and to feel hot and sweaty. Too much thyroid hormone may also cause a fast heart rate, chest pain, cramps, and diarrhea. Too little thyroid hormone may cause you to gain weight, feel cold and tired, and have dry skin and hair. If you have side effects, tell your doctor. Your doctor can give you a blood test to make sure you're getting the right dose of thyroid hormone.
You may want to ask the doctor these questions before taking thyroid hormone:
- Why do I need this treatment?
- What will it do?
- How long will I be on this treatment?
Radioactive iodine therapy
Radioactive iodine therapy with I-131 is a treatment for papillary or follicular thyroid cancer. It kills thyroid cancer cells and normal thyroid cells that remain in the body after surgery.
People with medullary or anaplastic thyroid cancer usually do not receive I-131 therapy. These types of thyroid cancer rarely respond to I-131 therapy.
For one or two weeks before treatment, you will need to be on a special diet. Avoid fish (especially shellfish), seaweed, iodized salt, milk, yogurt, ice cream, bacon, ham, and other foods with iodine. Do not take vitamin pills or drugs that have iodine.
Because some imaging tests (such as CT scans) use iodine in the contrast material, tell your doctor if you had a CT scan or other imaging test in the past 6 months.
For the treatment, you will swallow one or more capsules or a liquid that contains I-131. Even people who are allergic to iodine can take I-131 therapy safely. I-131 goes into the bloodstream and travels to thyroid cancer cells throughout the body. When thyroid cancer cells take in enough I-131, they die.
Many people get I-131 therapy in a clinic or in the outpatient area of a hospital and can go home afterward. Other people have to stay in the hospital for one day or longer.
Most radiation from I-131 is gone in about one week. Within three weeks, only traces of radiation remain in the body.
During treatment, you can help protect your bladder and other healthy tissues by drinking a lot of fluids. Drinking fluids helps I-131 pass out of the body faster.
Some people have mild nausea the first day of I-131 therapy. A few people have swelling and pain in the neck where thyroid cells remain. If thyroid cancer cells have spread outside the neck, those areas may be painful too.
You may have a dry mouth or lose your sense of taste or smell for a short time after I-131 therapy. Gum or hard candy may help.
A rare side effect in men who receive a high dose of I-131 is loss of fertility. In women, I-131 may not cause loss of fertility, but some doctors advise women to avoid getting pregnant for one year after a high dose of I-131.
Researchers have reported that a very small number of patients may develop a second cancer years after treatment with a high dose of I-131. See the Follow-up Care section for information about checkups after treatment.
Because a high dose of I-131 also kills normal thyroid cells, you'll need to take thyroid hormone pills after this treatment to replace the natural hormone.
You may want to ask the doctor these questions before having I-131 therapy:
- Why do I need this treatment?
- What will it do?
- How do I prepare for this treatment? Which foods and drugs should I avoid? For how long?
- Will I need to stay in the hospital for this treatment? If so, for how long?
- How do I protect my family members and others from the radiation? For how many days?
- Will I-131 therapy cause side effects? What can I do about them?
- What is the chance that I will be given I-131 therapy again in the future?
External radiation therapy
External radiation therapy is a treatment for any type of thyroid cancer that can't be treated with surgery or I-131 therapy. It's also sometimes used for cancer that returns after treatment or to relieve bone pain from cancer that has spread.
External radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells. A large machine directs radiation at the neck or other tissues where cancer has spread.
The treatment usually is given in a hospital or clinic. You may receive external radiation therapy 5 days a week for several weeks. Each treatment takes only a few minutes.
Although radiation therapy is painless, it may cause side effects. The side effects depend mainly on how much radiation is given and which part of your body is treated. Radiation to the neck may cause a sore throat and trouble swallowing. Also, the skin on your neck may become red, dry, and tender.
You are likely to become tired during radiation therapy, especially in the later weeks of treatment. Resting is important, but doctors usually advise patients to try to stay as active as they can.
Although the side effects of radiation therapy can be upsetting, they can usually be treated or controlled. Talk with your doctor or nurse about ways to relieve discomfort. Most side effects go away when treatment ends.
You may find it helpful to read the NCI booklet Radiation Therapy and You.
You may want to ask the doctor these questions before having radiation therapy:
- What is the goal of this treatment?
- Will I need to stay in the hospital? If so, for how long?
- When will the treatments begin? How often will I have them? When will they end?
- How will I feel during treatment? What are the side effects?
- How will we know if the radiation therapy is working?
- Will I be able to continue my normal activities during treatment?
- Are there lasting side effects?
Chemotherapy is a treatment for medullary and anaplastic thyroid cancer. It's sometimes used to relieve symptoms of other thyroid cancers.
Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells. Most drugs for thyroid cancer are given directly into a vein (intravenously) through a thin needle, but a new drug for medullary thyroid cancer can be taken by mouth.
You may receive chemotherapy in a clinic, at the doctor's office, or at home. Some people need to stay in the hospital during treatment.
The side effects depend mainly on which drugs are given and how much. For drugs given directly into a vein, the most common side effects include mouth sores, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and hair loss. For the drug given by mouth, side effects include diarrhea, high blood pressure, coughing, and a rash.
Your health care team can suggest ways to control many of these problems. Most go away when treatment ends.
You may want to read the NCI booklet Chemotherapy and You.
You may want to ask the doctor these questions before having chemotherapy:
- What is the goal of treatment?
- What are the risks and possible side effects of treatment? What can we do about them?
- When will treatment start? When will it end?
- How will treatment affect my normal activities?
Second opinion
Before starting treatment, you might want a second opinion about your diagnosis and treatment plan. Some people worry that the doctor will be offended if they ask for a second opinion. Usually the opposite is true. Most doctors welcome a second opinion. And many health insurance companies will pay for a second opinion if you or your doctor requests it. Some companies require a second opinion.
If you get a second opinion, the second doctor may agree with your first doctor's diagnosis and treatment plan. Or the second doctor may suggest another approach. Either way, you have more information and perhaps a greater sense of control. You can feel more confident about the decisions you make, knowing that you've looked at all of your options.
It may take some time and effort to gather your medical records and see another doctor. In most cases, it's not a problem to take several weeks to get a second opinion. The delay in starting treatment usually will not make treatment less effective. To make sure, you should discuss this delay with your doctor.
There are many ways to find a doctor for a second opinion. You can ask your doctor, a local or state medical society, or a nearby hospital or medical school for names of specialists.
Also, you can get information about treatment centers near you from NCI's Cancer Information Service. Call 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237). Or, chat using LiveHelp, NCI's instant messaging service, at https://livehelp.cancer.gov.
Other sources can be found in the NCI fact sheet How To Find a Doctor or Treatment Facility If You Have Cancer.
Follow-up care
You'll need regular checkups (such as every year) after treatment for thyroid cancer. Checkups help ensure that any changes in your health are noted and treated if needed. If you have any health problems between checkups, you should contact your doctor.
Thyroid cancer may come back after treatment. Your doctor will check for the return of cancer.
Checkups may include blood tests and imaging tests, such as neck ultrasound. The tests depend on what type of thyroid cancer you have:
- Papillary or Follicular: After treatment for papillary or follicular thyroid cancer, people have an ultrasound exam of the neck, a whole body scan, or blood tests to check the levels of TSH and thyroglobulin. If the whole thyroid was removed, very little or no thyroglobulin should be in the blood. A high level of thyroglobulin may mean that thyroid cancer has returned. Before a thyroglobulin test or whole body scan, you'll need to get a shot of TSH or stop taking your thyroid hormone pill for about six weeks.
- Medullary: After treatment for medullary thyroid cancer, people have blood tests to check the level of calcitonin and other substances. Checkups may also include an ultrasound exam of the neck, a CT scan, an MRI, or another imaging test.
- Anaplastic: After treatment for anaplastic thyroid cancer, people may have imaging tests, such as a chest x-ray or CT scan.
You may find it helpful to read the NCI booklet Facing Forward: Life After Cancer Treatment. You may also want to read the NCI fact sheet Follow-up Care After Cancer Treatment.
You may want to ask your doctor these questions after you have finished treatment:
- How often will I need checkups?
- Which follow-up tests do you suggest for me? Do I need to avoid iodized salt and other sources of iodine before any of these tests?
- Between checkups, what health problems or symptoms should I tell you about?
Sources of support
Learning that you have thyroid cancer can change your life and the lives of those close to you. These changes can be hard to handle. It's normal for you, your family, and your friends to need help coping with the feelings that a diagnosis of cancer can bring.
Concerns about treatments and managing side effects, hospital stays, and medical bills are common. You may also worry about caring for your family, keeping your job, or continuing daily activities.
Here's where you can go for support:
- Doctors, nurses, and other members of your health care team can answer questions about treatment, working, or other activities.
- Social workers, counselors, or members of the clergy can be helpful if you want to talk about your feelings or concerns. Often, social workers can suggest resources for financial aid, transportation, home care, or emotional support.
- Support groups also can help. In these groups, patients or their family members meet with other patients or their families to share what they have learned about coping with cancer and the effects of treatment. Groups may offer support in person, over the telephone, or on the Internet. You may want to talk with a member of your health care team about finding a support group.
- NCI's Cancer Information Service can help you locate programs, services, and NCI publications. Call 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237). Or, chat using LiveHelp, NCI's instant messaging service, at https://livehelp.cancer.gov.
For tips on coping, you may want to read the NCI booklet Taking Time: Support for People With Cancer.
Taking part in cancer research
Doctors all over the world are conducting many types of clinical trials (research studies in which people volunteer to take part). Research has already led to advances in the treatment of thyroid cancer.
Doctors continue to search for new and better ways to treat thyroid cancer. They are testing new treatments, especially chemotherapy.
Clinical trials are designed to find out whether new treatments are safe and effective. Even if the people in a trial don't benefit directly, they may still make an important contribution by helping doctors learn more about thyroid cancer and how to control it. Although clinical trials may pose some risks, researchers do all they can to protect their patients.
If you're interested in being part of a clinical trial, talk with your doctor. You may want to read the NCI booklet Taking Part in Cancer Treatment Research Studies. It describes how treatment studies are carried out and explains their possible benefits and risks.
NCI's website includes a section on clinical trials at http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials. It has general information about clinical trials as well as detailed information about specific ongoing studies of thyroid cancer.
NCI's Cancer Information Service can answer your questions and provide information about clinical trials. Contact CIS at 1–800–4–CANCER (1–800–422–6237) or at LiveHelp (https://livehelp.cancer.gov).
Another agency of the Federal Government, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), sponsors research studies for people with thyroid cancer and other thyroid diseases. NIDDK's website is at http://www.niddk.nih.gov.
You can find NCI and NIDDK studies described at http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. This website provides the latest information about federally and privately supported clinical trials.
"What You Need To Know About Thyroid Cancer." NIH National Cancer Institute. 7 May 2012.


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Academic BackgroundB.A., Johns Hopkins University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison
Courses TaughtART 541 Media Aesthetics: Stop-Motion Animation
COMM 590 Independent Study
ENGL 337 Hollywood Stardom: Celebrity, Performance, Fandom
FILM 116 Introduction to Film
FILM 162 The Afro-Brazilian Experience & Brazilian Cinema
FILM 219 Methods of Film Analysis
FILM 221 Film History II
FILM 262 Film and Representation: Cross-Cultural Projections – Asian, American, Asian-American
FILM 352 Avant-Garde & Experimental Cinema
FILM 352 Documentary
FILM 352 Melodrama
FILM 353 African-American Cinema
FILM 353 American Film Comedy: History & Theory
FILM 353 Contemporary Chinese Cinemas: Hong Kong, Taiwan, China
FILM 353 Russian & Soviet Cinema
FILM 450 Classical Film Theory
FILM 450 Film Style
FILM 454 Film Theory
FILM 479 Film Studies Internship
FILM 490 Directed Study
FILM 491 Directed Study
FILM 550 Topics
FYS 100 Comedy
FILM 352 Animation: History, Theory, Practice
FILM 376 Experimental Filmmaking
SpecializationsRussian & Soviet Cinema, East Asian Cinema, Documentary Film, Film Style & Analysis
ResearchProfessor Bohlinger is currently working on a book titled A Second Utopia: Soviet Film Style between Montage and Socialist Realism, 1928-1936. This project is based on archival documents and films found in and around Moscow and examines the changing content, look, and sound of Soviet Cinema during the early years of Stalin. He is also co-editing a volume of collected essays on Soviet-era movie stars. In addition to film and television, his other interests include mind games, gardening, cooking, and carbs.
Selected Publications"Echoes of The 400 Blows: Ambiguous Closure in Art Cinema" [On Dorthe Scheffmann's The Beach (1995)], Short Film Studies 7, no. 1 (2016): 67-70.
"On the Malaise and Menace of a Pencil Sharpener" [On Krzysztof Kieslowski's Urzad (1966)], Short Film Studies 5, no. 1 (April 2015): 45-48.
"'The East is a delicate matter': White Sun of the Desert and the Soviet Western." In (Re)Locating the Frontier: International Western Films, edited by Cynthia Miller and A. Bowdoin Van Riper, 373-393. Lanham: Scarecrow Press, 2014.
"Self-Reflexivity and Historical Revision in A Moment of Innocence and The Apple." In Cine-Ethics: Ethical Dimensions of Film Theory, Practice, and Spectatorship, edited by Jinhee Choi and Mattias Frey, 125-141. London: Routledge, 2014.
"The Development of Sound Technology in the Soviet Union during the First Five-Year Plan," Studies in Russian and Soviet Cinema 7, no. 2 (Summer 2013): 189-205.
"Engrossing? Exciting! Incomprehensible? Boring! Audience Survey Responses to Eisenstein's October," Studies in Russian and Soviet Cinema 5, no. 1 (Spring 2011): 5-27.
"Arnheim on the Ontology of the Photographic Image." In Arnheim for Film and Media Studies, edited by Scott Higgins, 249-265. New York: Routledge, 2011.
Awards and AffiliationsCenter Associate, Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University, July 2013-June 2019
Title VIII Short-Term Grant, Kennan Institute, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Washington, D.C., April-May 2013
Summer Research Laboratory Associate, Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center (REEEC), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, June 2010
Selected Participant, National Endowment for the Humanities Faculty Research Institute "Russian and Soviet Visual Cultures, 1860-1935," New York Public Library, June-July 2008
Social Science Research Council (SSRC) Fellowship, 2005-2006
Fulbright-Hays Fellowship, 2004-2005
Jacob K. Javits Fellowship, 1998-2002

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This is a bit late, but it takes a while to decompress from
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So, the winners.
David O. Russell's "Silver Linings Playbook"
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said the team is saying that Nicks may have hurt his knee some by not having any activity with it because he was resting the foot, to going full out on Sunday, then back to no activity. The team believes it isn't a structoral issue but will make sure with tests, prob tmrw. But the Giants are saying that its more to do with the healing process with his foot and making sure he rested, to going to full activity could have put too much stress on it which led to the swelling.
So, take that for what its worth. I actually thought it was this and talked about it earlier w someone on here that it prob had to do with going from making sure to not use the foot which led to not using the knee, to going full out, prob would cause some inflammation and soreness but that I'd bet he'd be ready for the 9ers. Vachianno and Rothberg said that Cleveland was a possibility, that he'd prob practice Thurs if he were to play but that we could get by w/o him until the 9ers the following week


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Given that all of the frames with regular foundation are worker cell sized, I assume (and have read) that bees will tend to draw out drone comb if given a foundationless frame, as they are short on drone cells. Is this correct? If so, do they do it all season long, or just during the spring/early summer, or...?
I got thinking about this when I placed top bars for my TBH on top of a 3" riser over a brood chamber on a strong hive, with thin (1/4") strips of foundation as a starter guide. I was hoping the bees would draw comb on the top bars and get things started for my new TBH. Then I thought: "Poop. They are going to draw all drone comb!"


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canaan wrote:once the independent has been revealed to the village, it is their best interest for longevity in the game to pander to the village. if the independent can prove worth to the village, they stay alive. its the independent's only chance at any type of survival.
source: ive been an independent before.
Well, sure. Pander to the village is the only way to survive. That said, his pandering includes an open invitation to kill him, which I find odd.
The possibilities would seem to be:
(1) Cbear is being 100% truthful. (If this is the case he's literally given up on winning the game as an independent)
(2) Cbear is holding something back and gains something by surviving even just through today, or...
(3) Cbear is holding something back and benefits in some way by being killed. (He's invitation to kill him is just shy of requesting to be killed, I think)
Does anyone really believe (1)?


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text: Dont know if this belongs in GSD but I have some questions about death spirals I am not really super good at the teknik stuff, so I was wondering about ugly death spirals This year, is the SP death spiral inside edge and the LP outside edge? is this a requirement? At 4CC all the LPones, except Dube, was really ugly with the 'bend leg' position. I wonder, why do they do those ugly nes, where the lady is in such a strange position?


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text: ok, here goes my one week build, the bike was started last Thursday 10/14/10 and as of today 10/21/10 it is complete. I will take final pics tomarrow weather permitting. I am using a prewar Shelby Built Hiawathia frame, 24" Cream Schwinn S-2's w/ Nirve 24 x 3 Tires, New Triple Tree frok. Over the years I have owned this frame I have built it 3 or 4 times in different configurations never getting it where I wanted to be. This is it, the bike I am most proud of and one if the best riders I have. Bike mocked up with old brown paint(red primer clear coated...bad idea) Old Headbadge The Prized S-2's I did not take any pics from this point on, as I was building a bike at frantic speed plus working my day job, and lets all admit we have seen 1000's of bare metal frames and bikes missing their cranks and handlebars! So please don't hate that I didn't complete a full photo essay.


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Abducted reporter found dead in Mexico
New York, January 8, 2010—Mexican reporter Valentín Valdés Espinosa was abducted on Thursday and found shot to death early this morning in the city of Saltillo, Coahuila state, in northern Mexico, according to local news reports. Mexican authorities must conduct a thorough investigation into this vicious attack and bring those responsible to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
Valdés, at left, who covered local news including crimefor the daily Zócalo de Saltillo, finished work at the paper around 11 p.m. and left the office with two colleagues, according to Editor-in-Chief Sergio Cisneros. While they were in a car in downtown


text: Got a question.... My brother is about to sell his 99 stepside and has a few things he's wanting to take off that will fit my truck. One thing is lift shackles for the rear. These lifted the truck about 2 inches in the rear that I'm thinking about putting onto my truck. The second thing are 2 inch keys that lifted the truck....2 inches in the front. What do you guys think about lifting a truck that way, shackles and keys? He also has 285/75/16 Kumho Road Venture A/Ts on Hummer wheels that I may not get (oh well) to put on my truck. So, basically, what do you guys think about that lift set up? I like the height of his truck, not too tall, and not too short and I think mine would look good like that as well as with I think the total of 3 inches with the keys, shackles and tires.


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What started out as a sweet gift idea has turned into a cult fragrance. The brother duo behind Harvey Prince originally created this uncommon blend as a Mother's Day present for their stylish mom. And they didn't just design a pretty scent—they used olfactory research to develop a fragrance that's calibrated to make you smell more youthful. The result, a sophisticated mix of citrus notes and blossomy florals, will appeal to you no matter your age.


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Colorado reports first measles case since 2006
DENVER - The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is reporting our state's first confirmed case of measles since 2006.
According to the CDPH, a man who traveled to Denver from India on May 14 tested positive for measles at the state labratory on June 4.
Though the man was not infectious during the time period that he traveled to Colorado, while he was infectious the patient visited a small private physician's office and was later hospitalized at Sky Ridge Medical Center. Both facilities are notifying exposed patients. The man made a full recovery.
Dr. Lisa Miller, state epidemiologist, said, "Most people are protected against measles, but unvaccinated patients and visitors who were at Sky Ridge Medical Center between May 25 and 27 may be at risk for developing measles. These people should contact their health care provider if they experience a rash and fever."
Patients and visitors to the following areas at Sky Ridge Medical Center should be alert for symptoms:
· The Emergency Department from 6 p.m. on May 25 to 3 a.m. on May 26
· The Intensive Care Unit from 1 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 26
· Any hospital area from 5:30 p.m. on May 26 through midnight on May 27
The incubation period for measles ranges from 7 to 21 days. People who were exposed to the person at the time the man was infectious could be at risk for measles as late as June 17.
Measles virus is spread when a person sneezes or coughs and sprays droplets in the air or on surfaces. Because the measles virus is highly contagious, other exposures may have occurred.
Measles symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red watery eyes, and a rash that usually begins on the face 2 to 4 days after the onset of other symptoms and typically spreads to hands and feet.
Complications of measles include pneumonia and encephalitis. In unvaccinated pregnant women, measles can also cause miscarriage or premature birth.
Anyone who suspects they may have measles is urged to call a health care provider before going to a medical office or emergency room. Special arrangements can be made for you to be evaluated while also protecting other patients and medical staff from possible infection.
"We urge everyone to check to make sure they and their family members are up-to-date on measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine and all other age-appropriate immunizations. This event shows that diseases like measles are just a plane ride away, even though the disease is uncommon in the U.S. Two doses of measles vaccine is more than 99 percent effective in preventing measles," said Miller.


text: We have seen some crazy costumes and some beautifully designed, sequined/lacy/multicolor costumes in figure skating. Sometimes though a very simple costume really adds to a program, by focusing on the skating and the elegance of the skater, rather than on the costume. There are many skaters that used the simplicity to emphasize their lines and elegance in their skating, and it worked very well to have simple costuming. Gordeeva-Grinkov: Vocalise http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrZXFOXZdrE Reverie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GudIi_e77OY Moonlight Sonata (I love the contrast- navy vs the white strip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y42ZBuhPNts Berezhnaya-Sikharulidze Lady Caliph http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB2lyUWrEcE Swan Lake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AydZTd-ZR7w Lady Caliph at Trophee Lalique: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYnE9JvV_7w Concert for coloratura- worlds 1999 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loU8JtFllqo Michelle Kwan: 1998 Lyra Angelica http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI45Qm3YoDw 2000 Red Violin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ptj_tO7tIXg Oksana Baiul: at Celebration of Sergei's life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lnAVP3ZOaI Ekaterina Gordeeva (pro)- Peer Gynt http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6CdljxyH-U Chen Lu: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Gh9w2ZyODo It's difficult to find simple costumes in ice dance, but here is one by the Duschenays at the 1992 Olympics FD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h_GzLX7ofo Annenko & Sretenski often used very simple and elegant costumes to emphasize the purity of their skating Thanksgiving: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHBm_IcqEjc Summertime http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITYvFGQGjoQ Men often have simple costumes. For example, Jeremy Abbott at 2012 US nationals: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbT2P9n5Hsw Rudy Galindo 1996 US nationals http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lH9mg_ZneA


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Over the next few weeks we will explore Celebrity Shoe Lust courtesy of BAND-AID® Brand Blister Cushions. Killer stacks and BAND-AID® Brand. A logical fit, non? I have personal experience with this too as part of my job description involves waiting on a carpet in heels for 3 hours for a celebrity to arrive. Heels. Straps. Whatever. Brian Atwoods are particularly medieval in this regard. During the Toronto International Film Festival, by the second day, year after year, I'm rocking blister cushions behind my ankles. And if you look down at the feet of most reporters on a media line, chances are you'll see the same.
So let's get right into it. First up, we'll go back in time to one of my all-time picks for Best Stage Shoe Lust courtesy of Gwyneth Paltrow. Practical? Um, no. But still. That entire outfit at the Grammys was amazing. She could barely stand, but it was amazing. From the pink feathers to that bodysuit to those ridiculous Christian Louboutin Colourblock Booties.
Like, you spent a thousand dollars on these things …and where are you supposed to go? You can't go anywhere! Or at least not far. As in drop me off at the door, I'm taking the elevator, I've arrived late on purpose so everyone will be there when I take one lap around the room to show them off, and then I'll take a seat for the rest of the night, thank you.
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text: well, technically I'm not a beekeeper - yet! As they just passed a very bee-friendly city ordinance making it easy to have bees in the city and county of Denver, I have decided to take the plunge next spring with two hives in my back yard not far from the capital building downtown. In the meantime, I am planning and studying. So much interesting stuff! I thought it would be cool to have two different types of hives and see how they each do.


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It all happened in Corpus Christi, TX. At about 8PM on Thursday night, a teenage bike rider discovered what he thought were marijuana plants growing in Waldron Park in Flour Bluff.
Officers ultimately spent hours tagging and removing some 400 plants from the city park. Only after testing did they discover that the plants were Horse Mint, a member of the mint family, and certainly not something you could get high on.
In effect, the police operation turned into mere yard work.
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In sports, specifically in NCAA Basketball, when you watch a team (or player) that you haven't seen much of and immediately they look damn good. Usually applies best when you already have some knowledge of the team/player and so expectations are in place. These expectations need to be exceeded to pass "The Eye Test".
In watching San Diego State dismantle Jimmer Fredette and BYU in the MWC Championship, they definitely passed "The Eye Test". The Aztecs are legit!
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The Playboy.com Global Report: March 15, 2012
Playboy.com scopes the top international news this week including Gaza truce, News Int. arrests, and Argentina vs. The UK.
Welcome to the Global Report: our weekly column of the most important issues happening across the planet. From politics to war, monarchies to dictatorships, and everything in-between, we've got it covered. It's world news, Playboy.com style.
Last we spoke about the Argentinian 'tea and cookies blockade' of British goods as an attempt for the South American country to reopen negotiations concerning the disputed ownership of the Falkland Islands. Earlier this week, President Cristina Fernandez's government stepped up the pressure by refusing cruise ships that had previously stopped at the archipelago. In addition to this, Fernandez has threatened to cut airspace use for neighbor Chile, who has been a supplier of goods for the islands. These renewed tensions come as Argentina becomes increasingly uncomfortable with Britain's military in the area, not to mention the possible natural resources being drilled for off-shore. Let's just say money is always the strongest motivator for conflict.
In American news, Santorum took the Republican nod on Tuesday in Alabama and Mississippi, with Romney taking Hawaii. We wouldn't be surprised to hear of a Santorum-Gingrich dream ticket option being promoted by both candidates in the coming weeks. Palin is STILL watching.
The 17-member Eurozone nations formally approved the Greek bailout yesterday in their respective legislation, which will start sending the first release of 29.4B euros on its way. Now Greece, don't spend it all in one place.
Further North on the continent, the on-going turmoil of Rupert Murdoch's News International in the UK continued, with six more arrests taking place on Tuesday. Among the group was former chief executive Rebekah Brooks who was in charge of the company during a portion of the time the phone-hacking and policy bribery were alleged to have occurred. We imagine these won't be the last of the arrests which could have the potential to lead to some action against James Murdoch.
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Arguably the largest wedge between the US and Afghanistan was lodged on Sunday as a mentally-unstable US soldier, a veteran of the recently-closed Iraq mission, opened fire on several homes in the country's southern region near Kandahar. With 16 citizens including 9 children killed, this action has the potential to cause a massive rift in the new-found diplomacy between these states. As the ISAF continues its withdrawal from the country until 2014, the US has been taking over responsibility from other nations as they end their missions; Kandahar was recently under Canada's purview until last year.
US President Barack Obama expressed his condolences early this week, promising that a full investigation would follow. He also highlighted the positive contributions of the US forces and that this incident should not reflect on the American mission in general. This situation presents a dangerous opportunity for militant forces in the area to undermine public opinion.
The US and UK also stepped up pressure on Iran and Syria yesterday as Western countries continue to clash with the two Middle Eastern nations.
While a cease-fire between Palestine and Israel was reported to have taken place on Tuesday with Egypt agreeing to act as monitor of the situation; rocket fire continued through to last night as the Hamas-controlled Gaza struggled to control smaller rogue militant groups from deviating from the agreement. No casualties have been reported, but Hamas may face accusations from Egypt if further shots are fired.
In Sub-Saharan Africa, Tuesday saw the end of the latest discussions between Sudan and the recently independent South Sudan, as the two countries continue their struggle to define their working relationship. Issues that remain to be negotiated include oil revenue sharing, disputed border areas, and the joint manufacturing and processing facilities that were not equally divided up last July. Both Presidents have agreed to meet shortly to avoid further worsening of the situation. Though an agreement wasn't reached, it's definitely important to appreciate the fact that negotiations are continuing without armed conflict.
Early Tuesday morning, 112 people were killed when a ferry carrying more than 200 capsized in a river in Bangladesh. The incident, which occurred after colliding with a cargo vessel, is just one of many in recent years. Locals believe the dozens who are missing may be trapped within the ship which is reportedly being re-floated.
The aftermath of the Russian elections last week has become more evident with protest leaders being jailed on a number of charges, including leading activist Sergei Udaltsov today. It's becoming more apparent that renewed strength in the Kremlin has triggered a shortened patience with opposition leaders.
Further flooding in Australia has forced spiders to leave their subterranean lairs and take over entire villages down under. One town, Wagga Wagga found that when its citizens left due to the water, thousands of wolf spiders took their place. Check out the image video below (hint: that's not water…).


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Talon Fighter- with CG-matching Point Dread!
Battle Ram- the whole thing!
Stridor- nuff said!
Spydor is my favourite MOTU vintage vehicle. I want it so very bad. But it is so totally unrealistic. So I didnt vote for it.
I voted Roton, because it is a great generic and highly identifiable vehicle for the baddies. I want it most. I voted Talon Fighter because Castle Grayskull and maybe we would luck out at get point dread. ANd it's pretty iconic as well. Because of Grayskull.
Second most is Stridor because of course Stridor. He needs to exist.
I didnt vote Battle Ram because that is obvious and we already have half of it. If any vehicle is to come that is clearly the most likely. SO I voted past that.
I cannot lie and say that I dont want a MOTUC Battle bones so hard it hurts. But I dont particularly expect it.
If the price was right, I would buy any and all vehicles. There are so many from the original series, 200X, and Great Rebelion. Unfortunatly not a whole lot fron the NA line, even though I want all the figures from NA.
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Martial arts students compete at regional tournament, prepare for national competition
Seventeen students from Total Tae Kwon Do of Pequot Lakes competed recently at a regional tournament in Detroit Lakes. Students competed in forms, board breaking and sparring and concluded the day with 25 first, second and third place awards at the tournament. In addition, the group also brought home the spirit award for having the most competitors. Tournaments help students to build confidence and test their skills against other students of similar age and belt rank.
In addition, Samantha Littman, Emma Mills, Sophia Dwyer, Korey Jackson, Will Larson and Avery Larson will be competing in sparring and board breaking at the USA Taekwondo National Championships (Junior Olympics) hosted in Chicago this year.
This will be Littman's and Mills' third attendance at the national competition venue, Dwyer's and Jackson's second, and the Larsons' first national competition. All qualified at the State championships in March. Littman, Mills and Dwyer are ranked No. 1 heavyweights in the state, while Jackson is ranked No. 2 in their respective age, belt rank and weight.
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text: This is really a small question to satisfy my curiosity. Since the temps have dropped here on the west coast, I am finding anywhere from 10-40 bees that are dead or dying stuck to my sticky board when I check for the mite drop. What would cause them to go there? Are they likely bees from that hive or would-be robbers? While there may have been 1 or 2 bees on the board during the summer, it was nothing like this. Ant thoughts? I switched from Vaseline to Pam canola oil on the board in the past month... A factor?


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#21721 Mon 22 Apr 13 9:09am
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Re: Whats For Supper?
homemade pizza and calzone.
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#21722 Mon 22 Apr 13 10:32am
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- Member since Tue 12 Feb 13
Re: Whats For Supper?
I am thinking something with chicken...
#21723 Mon 22 Apr 13 7:24pm
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- Member since Wed 06 Apr 05
Re: Whats For Supper?
Chicken and leek pie with sauteed broccoli.
#21724 Wed 24 Apr 13 7:42pm
- Forum super champ Occupation Just being me
- Member since Fri 28 Mar 08
Re: Whats For Supper?
Thistledo's 'Chicken in Lemon Sauce with Cucumber' for the slow cooker. Popped it in before physical therapy, knowing I might want to be off the feet after . . . but just tasted it and it's delicious. The sauce is really nice and the chicken is moist and very tender.
Thanks Thistledo! I'm so happy to add this chicken dish to my slow cooking repertoire!
#21725 Wed 24 Apr 13 9:53pm
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Re: Whats For Supper?
mushrooms ravioli in butter sauce, sliced zucchini with onion, oregano and mint slowly cooked with evo oil and butter, steamed diced potatoes and carrots the last juicy apples 2012
#21726 Thu 25 Apr 13 12:39pm
- Forum super champ Occupation Mother of 2 working more than full time
- From Wallerawang, Oz
- Member since Wed 29 Jun 05
Re: Whats For Supper?
I pushed some leftover chimichurri between the breast meat & skin of 2 chooks & roasted them slowly in the bbq.
Served with roasted potato & corn.
Gravy of course & some steamed green veg.
#21727 Thu 25 Apr 13 3:53pm
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Re: Whats For Supper?
I forgot to take anything out of the freezer, so will have to see what's on offer when I take the dogs to the vet ...
#21728 Thu 25 Apr 13 4:31pm
- Forum super champ Occupation avoiding housework
- From The land of song.
- Member since Tue 04 Oct 05
Re: Whats For Supper?
simple supper tonight for us ....we will be having either penne arrabiata or butternut squash rissotto I have not decided yet .
#21729 Thu 25 Apr 13 5:49pm
- Member Occupation Sometimes I would like to know myself (or like to change it).
- From Germany
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Re: Whats For Supper?
Today I tried a dish from Jamie's Italy with fresh tuna in a gorgeous tomato sauce. That was totally lovely.
I wrote something about it on my blog (just in case someone cares to know).
There are still leftovers. That means there will be pasta soon or I just have it again as it is.
#21730 Thu 25 Apr 13 6:16pm
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Looking forward to a repeat of last night's menu - will gently heat up Thistle's lemon chicken with cucumber sauce and steam asparagus and jasmine rice and make caramelized carrots . . . grapefruit half with brown sugar is a dessert option.


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Dan Capello, executive chef at Chenal Country Club, won the Diamond Chef Arkansas preliminary competition Feb. 27 at the Peabody Hotel Little Rock. He advances to face the defending Diamond Chef champion Jason Knapp June 4 at the Arkansas Diamond Chef finale at the Statehouse Convention Center.
The events are presented by the Pulaski Technical College Foundation.
The seven-heat competition followed the format of the popular TV cooking show "Chopped." All chefs were presented a mystery basket of ingredients and had 40 minutes plus the help of one sous chef to prepare a dish using all the ingredients. The mystery basket for the final heat contained Creekstone Farms beef eye of round, Hiland Dairy Lowfat Ice Cream Mix, blood oranges, eggplant, Roland Foods Smoked Oysters, Rock Town Distillery Arkansas Lightening, and garden vegetables baby food.
From this disparate list of ingredients, Chef Capello produced a plate of eye of round stuffed with ratatouille and smoked oysters en croute and moonshine- red wine demi-glace, potato gnocchi, and sauce that contained the ice cream mix, blood oranges, and garden veggie baby food. He defeated finalist Philippe Ducrot, a culinary instructor at Pulaski Tech.
Judges were Chef Paul Bash, Chef Paul Novicky, Chef Andre Poirot and Jim Montgomery.
Photos from the event can be seen on the culinary program's Facebook page here.
All proceeds from Diamond Chef Arkansas help fund programs at the Pulaski Technical College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute. The college thanks the generous support from individuals and businesses in central Arkansas
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That is soooo cool... Now why can't you be over here in my neck of the woods? Dang, I'd quit my day job to work at a range... But alas, I live and work up in the mountains with my own personal range out my back door. That would be mighty hard to give up... 8)
I do certainly wish you all the best though... :wink:
Too bad ranges are not more prevalent than they are...
It would be a 2 hour drive for me, but some day I'll make it a point to come by and see you 1911driver... :-D


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No Olympic Rink Available? Have You Considered Armenia?
Even with their sport anchored to Sochi for two weeks, the top women in figure skating have been accruing some serious frequent-flyer miles this month.
After arriving here, skaters from the U.S., Japan and Russia relocated out-of-country for a few days.
The 2014 Games introduced a new team event, which took place Feb. 6 through 9, followed by a medal ceremony the next day. But with the women's competition scheduled for this Wednesday and Thursday, the ladies had more than a week to kill and limited access to practice ice, given the presence of men's, pairs and ice-dance skaters.


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Coronation Street actor Bill Roache, 80, has been doing a brilliant impression of a befuddled old git this week.
Interviewed by TV One's UK correspondent Garth Bray before his New Zealand stage show tour, Roache - Ken Barlow on the Street - banged on about his membership of the not-entirely-down-to-earth Pure Love Movement, and suggested that if you know you are pure love and therefore live that pure love then you won't be the victim of sexual abuse.
He later apologised, then blundered straight into a row about sexual misconduct.
This one has a familiar ring. Roache claimed that things were different in the 1970s when it was perfectly acceptable for men to fondle girls they barely knew.
"A lot of these offences that you're talking about are just inappropriate touching, which 20, 30, 40 years ago, it was understood that you did," said Roache.
"In a way, that's how you found out - if someone you touched inappropriately said 'don't do that', you didn't do that and that was the end of it."
We've heard this self-exculpatory flannel a few times from TV personalities and disc jockeys, and I'm tired of it. Because I don't recognise their picture of the 1970s as a constant orgy-in-waiting in which men routinely touched women's bodies expecting encouragement (until a woman inexplicably said "don't" and that's how you found out she wasn't keen), in which men could jiggle women's breasts in the office or the pub or TV studio and pass it off as a matey greeting, where men could pinch women's bottoms and be greeted with a blush and a murmur of "Cheeky!".
I recognise, however, that this stuff was standard behaviour on television and in movies in the late 1960s and early 1970s. In the days of Doctor in the House and The Benny Hill Show, girls signed up to appear on TV shows as jaunty assemblages of tits and nurses' uniforms, nothing more, to be ogled, squeezed and chased.
The thing was, real chaps knew the difference between screen-based fantasy and real-life behaviour.
They knew that if you pinched a girl's bottom, it didn't make you a Lothario; it meant you were an ****hole. If you touched a female breast without being invited by its owner, you were a creep.
If you put your arm around a female waist, it was OK and friendly but, you know, watch your step, matey.
Things weren't all that different from today. Girls might not have complained about inappropriate touching or known the phrase. But they were capable of saying, "Get your hands off me, needledick".
I bet Bill Roache heard the phrase a few thousand times.
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Slumlords ignore leaking pipes and seal off rooms rather than repair them; mayor's don't, or at least shouldn't.
New London Mayor Daryl Justin Finizio came across as reckless when he told Day Staff Writer Kathleen Edgecomb this week that a lack of money is preventing a prompt response to address what appears to be a dangerous situation at City Hall.
A steam pipe is reportedly leaking in the wall of a first-floor office. While apparently now worse, it appears the problem is not new. Former City Clerk Clark van der Lyke said he noticed mold on the walls when he used the office about a year ago. A musty, moldy smell permeates the building.
Shortly before Christmas, steam from the leaking pipe set off an alarm and so swelled the door that a public works crew had to break it down. They sealed the room off with a plywood panel, but as of Wednesday afternoon the cause of the situation remained unaddressed.
New London's mayor certainly faces a tough fiscal situation. Forced to address a large deficit he inherited with his 2011 election, Mayor Finizio has worked with the City Council to cut spending and raise taxes to bring finances back into balance. Mayor Finizio says the cuts left spending so tight he doesn't have the money to address needed repairs. He contends the leak and mold situation and the many other problems at City Hall are symptomatic of the city's deplorable infrastructure, caused by maintenance being deferred for years.
Disrepear and lack of handicap access at the high school, aging public safety vehicles and outdated public works equipment are higher priorities if he had the money, said Mayor Finizio. The administration is preparing a comprehensive capital improvement plan, he said.
However, as any homeowner knows, there are some things that can't be ignored, things for which you have to find the money. A persistent leak and mold growth is such a situation. Certain types of mold can create health problems. If they have not done so already, inspectors from the Ledge Light Health District should examine the matter.
While his frustration is understandable, the mayor needs to find the resources to address the most immediate and serious problems, it's part of the job.
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I know there are a number of folks here who have forgotten more about wood working and finishing than I will ever learn. This is directed to you.
I have built quite a number of the Coates nucs and had some I made from plywood with grain that was just too beautiful to paint. As an experiment, I have stained a number of those with Cabot blue label per the recommendation of someone on Beesource. I also have some clear latex paint. I'd like to take a couple sets of the Cabot-finished nucs and coat them with the clear latex and then compare how well they last versus the nucs with only the Cabot and also versus the nucs with other finishes. (I have been disappointed with other stains I have experimented with in the past - at least on these nucs that are built with 15/32" indoor plywood and am looking forward to seeing how well they hold up with Cabot.)
So, my question is....Is it prudent to "paint" the clear latex onto wood that has been previously finished with an oil-based stain such as Cabot blue label? Will it just bead up or peel off?


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Ewen McKenzie already looks and sounds like a beaten man without a rescue plan.
The opening to his Wallaby reign is so unimpressive that it is already time to consider that the Wallabies chose the wrong man in overlooking South African Jake White.
McKenzie patrolled the cheap seats like a wise older brother when in charge of the Reds, but he stalks the back of the coaching box impersonating a trader during a financial meltdown in his new role as Wallaby coach. He looks and sounds stressed, lacking the demeanour to put a confident air into his struggling team. And they are playing confused.
Two years out from the World Cup, McKenzie should be playing an assured medium-term game, but the short-term one has already got him stewing.
His whingeing after another emphatic Bledisloe Cup win by the All Blacks constituted the usual one-eyed coach-speak that makes for regular newspaper copy. As always there are grains of truth there, but they are exaggerated in the name of obscuring the real problems.
McKenzie was almost certainly right in saying that referee Jaco Peyper should have used the video referee to adjudicate on the Stephen Moore no-try ruling, that the Wallabies were robbed. I say almost certainly, because it's not quite clear why Peyper ruled out the try or a video investigation so quickly.
"We score from those moments and it is a totally different ball game," claimed McKenzie. Totally different? Really? Come on pal, we didn't all arrive here with the last shower.
McKenzie moaned and groaned about a professional foul by Kieran Read, but it wasn't so blatant as to deserve anything more than the penalty it received.
There's always another side to the story, though. McKenzie failed, of course, to mention the outrageous work of his No8, Ben Mowen, who negated a back-pedalling scrum by reaching into the second row to secure the ball. He also described the scrums as a lottery, whereas they were actually a winning ticket for the All Blacks. The Wallaby scrum was chewed up and spat out by a magnificent All Blacks shove.
The Wallabies are in the ballpark, but they have no sluggers.
The All Blacks strike when the opportunity presents itself, with forwards and backs finding the necessary skills when the openings arise. They are physically stronger and more aggressive. Their range of performance, individually and as a team, is far more reliable.
In contrast, the Wallabies have players - including influential ones - who have shockers every time, Will Genia and Adam Ashley-Cooper being the latest.
Man for man, there is virtually no position where the Wallabies are superior, and that includes halfback where the once great Genia is getting his butt kicked by the snappy Aaron Smith.
There are some positions, including wing, where the Wallabies could hold an edge now and then. But there is no place on the park where they are assured of an advantage.The performance of their bench on Saturday night suggests there is no cavalry in sight.
But the Wallabies can play better. They have been so bad as to make the All Blacks look better than they probably are. The hallmark of White-coached teams is simplicity, organisation and clear direction - factors missing from McKenzie's recipe so far. White might have been the better choice.
For now, New Zealand have the better players, and the better ones coming through. Change that and, hey presto, all those terrible decisions will magically start going Australia's way.