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Both men and women are needed to achieve change
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Around the world, there is real momentum to get more women on boards. Many countries are exploring legislation and quotas for women in the boardroom, while others rely on voluntary action. Obviously appointments need to be made on merit, but the current underrepresentation of women suggests that utilities are losing out by not drawing from a wider pool of talent.
What is needed to bring about real and meaningful change? Current leaders have to accept that gender diversity on P&U boards is not a women's issue; it's a business issue.
To make change happen, the men and women on P&U boards and nominating committees need to look beyond their existing networks and approaches, and consider people of different genders, backgrounds and ethnicities. Current CEOs and leadership teams need to examine:
- Whether their top female talent is making it to the top
- What barriers might be preventing this
- How to overcome them
We are committed to joining the sector on its journey to address the imbalance of women in leadership positions. We will debate this issue extensively with industry leaders – men and women — to explore how to identify, attract and nurture future P&U women leaders.
As part of this, we'll be conducting research to identify successful diversity programs in the sector, obstacles to progress and what steps P&U companies can take to get more women into the senior leadership positions and build a pipeline for future women in the boardroom.
We will also explore the role of coaching and mentoring of future women leaders throughout their careers, drawing on the knowledge and experience from many markets and many leaders. Another key enabler is the use of networks and networking, connecting women in both local markets and across P&U markets worldwide.
This index creates a baseline for evaluating progress on gender diversity. We hope to look back in five to ten years and see a real difference in the numbers documented in these reports; that will be a testament to the willingness of sector leaders to make change a reality.
Ask yourself...If your daughter asked you how to succeed in this industry, what would you say to her?
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Gig Alert: Blues Control
Blues Control
"Iron Pigs"
Playing on Monday at Other Music (15 East 4th St, NoHo)
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The experimental post-rock duo Blues Control formed in Queens in 2003. But since 2009, the band has called Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley home. The new digs have inspired quieter, more jazz-inclined explorations for keyboardist Leah Cho and Russ Waterhouse (guitar, synth, tapes), which have resulted in a new record -- Valley Tangents.
The songs on the six-track release meander through various strains of psych, prog and industrial rock; through Latin and smooth jazz; and through New Age and electronic music.
Download "Iron Pigs" from Valley Tangents and watch Blues Control's new music video for "Loves A' Rondo." The band performs at the Other Music record store in Noho on Monday night and at 285 Kent on Saturday night.


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In this day and age, the concept of a stand alone radio seems almost quaint. However, some people, believe it or not, like to listen to radio, without the use of a PC.
No one knows this better than Pure Digital, the self proclaimed 'World Leaders in DAB Digital Radio'. DAB of course, is Digital Audio Broadcasting, which broadcasts the radio that Queen went Ga-Ga for over the air using ones and zeros rather than analogue signals. The main benefits of this is that you can choose stations from a list rather than a frequency, and that, assuming you're in an area of good DAB reception, the signal is free from interference such as hiss and fade.
You can check if you can receive DAB on the Pure web site. If you can't reach DAB then the Evoke-3 supports FM too but it would be a waste not to use it as intended as DAB enables you to perform a whole host of clever tricks and Pure's Evoke-3 can pretty much do all of them, and then some.
Pure has dubbed the Evoke-3 as, 'The world's most advanced DAB radio' and to be fair it's a very reasonable description. Sporting a wood veneer finish the Evoke-3 will look good wherever you choose to place it. It's also got two speakers, rather than the single driver that many of the earlier Evoke sets offered, to give stereo sound. Inevitably, the fact that the speakers quite close together means that the sound-stage is quite narrow but should that be a problem there is a line out, so you can hook up to external speakers.
Like earlier Evokes it has a LCD display but it's larger than before and can show six lines at once and displays the time nice and large. While tuned to a station you can see all the broadcast text at a glance - great for seeing the football scores.
The first thing to do when you plug it in is to perform an Autoscan to see what stations you can pick up. It's best to do this with the aerial extended as this can make a difference between strong reception and none at all. Pretty much the only thing the Evoke-3 is missing is an aerial-in socket for connection to a fixed mast – you have to rely on the built-in aerial.
Ahem. No external aerial option? Just unscrew the telescopic aerial from the body of the Evoke 3 and a F type socket is revealed. What could be simpler?
These are superb sounding radios with massive reliability problems and very, very poor support from Pure. There are many threads on the web regarding the firmware being flaky and mine has stopped working (OK, I bought it second hand but it did work). I've gone through the terrible instructions to upgrade the firmware and got it working again only to have it fail every time I unplug. I then have to uninstall the firmware from my computer and do a complete reinstall again.
Great Radio etc. the only downside is that originally trial DAB radio signals were weak and if a station only used local county masts then reception could be poor.
e.g. BBC Essex . two masts but didn't use Crystal Palace.
Hence it was frustrating to get perfect Radio Kent, Radio India, Radio Poland et al. but poor local radio channel Essex and living in county, because of poor local signal quality.
Now with 100% signal reception of BBC Essex is much better, but as my house is in a dip reception in certain rooms on the ground floor can be poor for BBC Essex in anticyclonic weather with the radio's fitted aerial.
If a favourite channel broadcasts through the a main London Mast ( Crystal Palace) no probem's but if a station is only local - geographical flat spots can interfere with the signal.
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The Moon Under Her Feet
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BeschreibungChapter OneThe Morning StarAnd there appeared a great wonder in Heaven, A woman clothed with the sun, And the moon under her feet.-- "Revelation 12:1, KJVOn the day I was given to the Goddess I awakened before daylight, a strange fluttering inside me. The excitement that had wakened me combined with the cold, and I shivered, pulling my cloak around me. I went outdoors with the milking bowl and breathed in the sweet air. Hanging the bowl on Nadja's tether post, I faced into the dawn breeze and climbed the little rise behind our house. The sparse grass showed weak new growth at the crown of the hill where it lay open to the dew and fight frost of the winter just past. There had been little rain this year or the one before, and though my parents worried about it in their talk, I thought little of it. I saw only that sunny days were better than rainy ones."She was there -- the Morning Star -- just as Grandmother Lili had promised, brilliant in the brightening sky above the far roofs of Jerusalem, and beneath her, just rising over the dark shape of the Temple, the slimmest crescent moon. The cold wind flapped my cloak about me, but I did not feel it, overcome as I was by that heavenly sign. The Goddess was smiling her blessing on my special day, and the moon was under her feet.Presently, chilled, I trudged down the hill and got the bowl. Nadja already stood expectantly on her milking bench watching me with soft eyes. I put two handfuls of oats in her box, and she chewed happily, moving her little jaws and flicking her long ears rapidly."I told you I would milk for you this morning, Mari, because your hair is just washed for the festival! Now you will smell like a goat" mymother scolded, holding the dark cloud of her hair away from her face while the dawn wind billowed it about her. I pressed my forehead against Nadja's round belly, stripping out the last drops of milk."Nadja smells good." A flash of unaccustomed anger eased the strange flutterin
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Erscheinungsdatum: Februar 1991
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Pet of the Week: Totoro has a theme song
Samantha Torpey got her dog Totoro (who is a Pomeranian) from a breeder in Mukilteo. "He started out as my daughter's dog but you know she's young so the responsibility ended up being mine. But he's such a great little guy it's fun to take care of him." Totoro is now three years old.
The name comes from Japanese "anime" cartoons and, "it's kind of a joke because he's so tiny and Totoro is like this enormous kind of pet thing that is an imaginary friend of this little girl." She calls him "Totes" for short.
Totoro gets Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance dog food, mixed in with Trader Joe's lamb and rice. For treats he gets rawhides and natural bones from the pet store. "Plus he loves all people food," Torpey added.
Something quite distinctive regarding Totoro is his theme song. "My boyfriend and I have this idea that he's this Nordic Viking because I read that Pomeranians were bred in Iceland. They were originally large and meant for doing actual work, which might explain his energy level. We have this thing that he's a Nordic Viking and we can imagine him on the prow of a Viking ship, with icicle encrusted fur, blowing in the wind and his theme song is "The Immigrant Song" by Led Zeppelin."
Torpey explained more about Totoro's personality. "He plays dumb but he's really smart," Torpey said in describing their day to day relationship. "He will act like he doesn't know what you are talking about when you ask him to do something. But every once in a while when he's in the right mood he'll do a trick." He shakes hands, and rolls over but it's highly situational.
"He loves going to Magnuson Dog Park," said Torpey, but he has no dog friends because, "he's too anti-social."
Like many dogs Totoro has an excellent nose and "He likes all the stinkiest smells," said Torpey.
One time he "Walked a bit on his hind legs. He was going for a treat that I had in my hand, but I didn't get my camera out in time," Torpey said.
Totoro, "Likes to hang out in his cave under my bed but then he comes out for morning cuddles."
Torpey has adopted a funny way of talking to her dog in which she puts and extra "S" on words so it becomes, "Oh you're so cutes," she said laughing.
"He's a crazy little ball of energy that reminds me of an animal on the Muppets."
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March 17, 2013
Head Coach Larry Eustachy:
(on whether certain tournament appearances are more special than others)
"It's always special. There are a lot of coaches wishing they were standing in front of you guys. We're fortunate and hopefully we can make the best of this opportunity."
(on what he knows about Missouri)
"They like to pressure and they like to trap. We have to take care of the ball to have a chance."
(on whether he has any different insight to offer the players with his experience in the NCAA tournament)
"I don't think so. I think you play a certain way and coaching is really overrated, particularly in this situation. All coaches are pretty good if you're in the tournament. Players win games, coaches don't win games."
(on whether back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances springboards the program)
"I think it's huge. You keep hearing that name. I don't think we get Joe (De Cimon) and I don't think we get Gerson (Santo) if we were where the program was five, six years ago. This will only help. It helped us last year in early signing and it'll help us this year in late signing."
(on whether spring break will help the team focus only on basketball)
"I think it helps. It's good time to do it. Bottom line is our guys know how to play and we'll have to put more thought than we have all year to get something like this done. We made a lot of mental errors last game."
Senior G Dorian Green:
"We're just excited for the opportunity to get down to Kentucky again and play better than we did last year."
(on what he knows about Missouri)
"They're a good team. I don't know too much about them but we'll take the next couple days and figure that out. We know they're a good team and they have some good players so it'll be a good challenge for us."
(on his sprained right ankle)
"It's getting better. We have a week to prepare and rehab a little bit and get some more treatments. It's getting better so I'm confident it'll be fine by the game."
(on playing Missouri)
"It's huge for us because we're only guaranteed one game left in our career. We have to play with a sense of urgency. I'm ready to go down there and compete for 40 minutes. It'll be a great challenge and we're excited to play again."
Senior F Greg Smith
(on his reaction when CSU's name was called)
"I was really excited knowing we're going back to Kentucky to play against a good Missouri team. Just really excited for this opportunity."
(on whether he was shocked as to how quickly CSU's name appeared on the screen)
"I was still texting (smiling). I heard our name and I thought 'no this can't be us,' because last year we had to wait so long. It's great knowing where we're going and we can keep going forward now."
(on being an 8 seed)
"It's a great opportunity no matter how you get in. We have to go in and line up against Missouri just like they do against us and it doesn't really matter what seed it is."
(on what he knows about Missouri)
"I've seen them play a lot this year. They have a real good point guard in Phil Pressey who makes a lot of plays for his teammates and they're a really good rebounding team."
(on expectations)
"We just have to go out there and play our game. As long as we do what coach has us doing, we'll be fine."
Senior F Pierce Hornung
(on making the NCAA tournament)
"It's great just to be a part of this group of guys here. I can testify as to how hard we've all worked to get this program going. Being in the NCAA tournament and having a chance to make some noise in there, it is quite a reward for how much we're putting in to it."
(on whether people take turns reminding Dorian Green to ice his ankle)
"Yeah he is pretty diligent. He's a senior. He knows how much we need him and he's going to rehab hard to get back to healthy."
(on whether playing in NCAA tournament last year will help this season)
"I think it helps us out to go through it last year to see how everything goes. It'll definitely help us out. We have a lot of guys that have played a lot of basketball. We start five seniors; we have a lot of college basketball experience. So that'll be huge too."
Senior C Colton Iverson:
(on rebounding after a loss in conference tournament last weekend)
"We'll go out and have a week of practice and it's the best time of the year right now and I think we'll be playing our best basketball this week."
(on advantage of having Eustachy leading the Rams into the tournament)
"It's definitely a great advantage for us. He'll definitely get us ready to play. Our style of basketball has us built for this type of tournament."
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October 26, 2007, 12:00 am ET - Amendment SA 3469 proposed by Senator Bond for Senator DeMint.
October 29, 2007, 12:00 am ET - Considered by Senate.
October 30, 2007, 12:00 am ET - Considered by Senate.
October 30, 2007, 12:00 am ET - Amendment SA 3469 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Full Text of this Amendment
On page 15, line 21, strike ``(b)'' and insert the following:
(b) Categorization of Revenues and Expenses.--
(1) IN GENERAL.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Amtrak Board of Directors shall separately categorize routes, assigned revenues, and attributable expenses by type of service, including long distance routes, State-sponsored routes, commuter contract routes, and Northeast Corridor routes.
(2) NORTHEAST CORRIDOR.--Amtrak revenues generated by freight and commuter railroads operating on the Northeast Corridor shall be separately listed to include the charges per car mile assessed by Amtrak to other freight and commuter railroad entities.
(3) FIXED OVERHEAD EXPENSES.--Fixed overhead expenses that are not directly assigned or attributed to any route (or group of routes) shall be listed separately by line item and expense category.
(As printed in the Congressional Record for the Senate on Oct 25, 2007.)


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i have an espreadsheet report in my application. the report is built in actuate 8 version. The executable of the report .vtf file is uploaded to actuate iserver(actuate 10 version) form which my application access the espreadsheet executable. Recently some patch was released in actuate iserver. After this change the report got hung. it is in running state for long time and won't complete. The report is running fine from my local machine. The report uses callback class. In the callback class there are methods to set connection my reading the connection string url,driver,userid and pwd from properties file. And form the report query according to the input parameter for the report Please advise what would be the possible reason for the report getting hung.
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Housing choice and affordability have declined to crisis levels and an increasing proportion of Australians now see renting as their only option. The time to improve the rights and conditions of tenants in private rental is well overdue.
The Greens strongly support a coordinated and fairer system for Australian renters. We've devised a national package that sets stronger, fairer standards for renters and assists landlords to meet them - a win-win for everyone.
We'd bring in national minimum standards to address the five most urgent issues facing tenants today:
1. Improve security of tenure
We know how costly and stressful moving house can be. Research shows that having long-term certainty and security over means you are likely to have better health and education outcomes and better social connections in your community.
The Greens want to create an opportunity for more Australian renters to enter into long term lease agreements to enjoy those benefits that security can provide.
2. Increase stability and fairness of rent prices
The average Australian rent has tripled in Brisbane, Perth, Darwin and Canberra since 2000; and in every other city has at least doubled in the same period. Currently there are no checks and balances on rent rises - and in any other sector 10% - 50% price inflation, year on year, would not be tolerated. Why should this be the case with our housing?
The Greens' national standard for renters would look at limiting the number of times rent can be increased, a fair minimum period of notice for a rent increase and by how much, and prescribing a formula linked to general pricing levels, such as the CPI. It could also set clear provisions determining whether an increase is excessive, as is done in the Netherlands.
3. Set a new 'efficiency standard' for rentals
Research shows rental housing is the worst performing housing stock in terms of environmental and efficiency standards. This makes it costly for tenants as well as bad for the environment.
In almost all States and Territories there are variations on a formula that premises must be fit for habitation and in a state of reasonable repair. However, there is currently no national, consistent minimum standard for rental properties across Australia.
The Victorian Council of Social Services states: "This makes it perfectly legal for a landlord to rent out a property that has no heating, is not weatherproof, and has no window coverings... It does not have to be possible or affordable to keep the property warm in winter or cool in summer."
Our proposed standards would provide a nationally consistent and tailored package of incentives and rebates to encourage retrofitting in rental properties to homes. That means rental properties that are cooler in summer and warmer in winter, and address energy and water efficiency - saving energy, water and money.
4. Increase safety and security
The Greens' Rental Health Survey found that less than 50% or renters who responded have basic security installed like locks on windows or security screens on doors and windows. Just 54% have deadlocks on doors and a startling 32% of respondents said they do not feel safe in their rental home.
There are currently no consistent requirements for landlords to undertake repairs, maintenance, or provide adequate security to rental properties. Due to short term leases and the renewal being up to the landlord, tenants are often hesitant to request better security or maintenance out of fear they will be perceived as a pest and their lease will not be renewed.
5. Better protection for vulnerable groups
People who live in boarding houses, caravan parks and even student accommodation are vulnerable to evictions with little notice, rent increases with no or little notice, and have no means to resolve disputes in some states. We propose an investigation to determine a way that these renters are better protected across Australia.
The Greens Rental Health Survey found there is strong need and support for tenant's advocacy services, with 53% of respondents have needed to contact a tenant's advocacy service for issues with their rental property in the past.
85% think renters need better representation in Australia and 92% support a nationally consistent model of consumer protection for renters that includes legal advice, dispute resolution and advocacy.
The Greens will provide an additional $3 million per year to existing tenants advocacy services to help them provide a stronger voice for tenants and a new national model of 'consumer protection' for renters.
This would mean better funding for legal advice, dispute resolution, and advocacy for tenants. This is a crucial part of a national approach to preventing homelessness. The Greens' package would also provide more funding for specialist Indigenous tenants advice services or Indigenous advocates.
Landlords enjoy considerable power over the tenant particularly in Australia's tight rental market, and are able to offer rental housing to prospective tenants on a take-it-or-leave-it basis. The Greens don't want to take away any protections for landlords, but want to set a level playing field that is fair to both parties and nationally consistent and enforceable.
The Greens propose a model that is based on the same body that administers similar programs such as the Universal Design standard for housing policy, which supports the implementation of liveable housing designs for those with disabilities. The body would research, consult and set the standards, and oversee their implementation.


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A Tauranga beneficiary has been receiving Government handouts for more than three decades.
Figures released exclusively to the Bay of Plenty Times reveal a Tauranga woman has received a Domestic Purposes Benefit (DPB) for 32 years. She has been getting a benefit longer than anyone else in Tauranga.
The information, obtained under the Official Information Act, reveals as of December 31 last year that the woman was one of 653 working-age (18-64 years) Tauranga clients who received a benefit for longer than 15 years.
National MP Simon Bridges said 32 years on a benefit sounded "a few years too many" but because the woman was unwell and exempt from working he believed it was fair for her to be on a benefit for so long.
"We are a compassionate and exceptionally fair country so we do want to help people for all sorts of reasons who can't work legitimately," he said.
"The basic principle is if a person can work then they should ... but it needs to be fair to the taxpayers too."
The base rate for a sole parent on DPB was $278.04 (after tax) per week. The Tauranga woman had two dependent children so was entitled to additional assistance each week.
At the end of last year, 10,087 people were receiving a benefit in Tauranga. They were registered clients at Work and Income Services in Tauranga, Greerton and Mount Maunganui. The figure was lower than in the three previous years - 10,130 in 2011, 10,233 in 2010 and 10,184 in 2009.
Labour spokeswoman for social development Jacinda Ardern said the Government had done nothing to address the challenges people faced when coming off a benefit and help them back into the workforce, which could be a factor in why these figures continued to remain high.
The longest a Tauranga client had been on an unemployment benefit was three years.
Work and Income deputy chief executive Debbie Power said the man had regular appointments with Work and Income and was "actively seeking employment" that involved painting or forklift driving. Ms Ardern said three years was "an unusually long time" to be on such a benefit and it reflected the poor job market.
Meanwhile, Mr Bridges had expected the figure to be higher: "I'm reasonably [confident] about jobs in the next couple of years. I think [there is] going to be a lot more opportunities coming New Zealand's way and I'm feeling very optimistic for the country."
Last year the number on the DPB, unemployment and Invalids Benefit decreased and the number on the Sickness Benefit increased by 17 per cent.
Minister of Social Development Paula Bennett said the National-led Government's recession-related programmes had been successful in connecting people to the workforce, but those who needed a benefit could get one "and rightly so".


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Stonehenge Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital in Richmond, Virginia providing compassionate care and progressive medicine to the pets and the good people they belong to since 1976.
To that end, everything we do is for the health and well being of our patients - and the good people they belong to. Drs. Michael Anthony and Glenn Crawford earned their DVM degrees at Ohio State University and opened Stonehenge Veterinary Hospital in Richmond, Virginia in 1976. In the early days of the practice, both Dr. Anthony and Dr. Crawford worked at several other facilities as they built the Stonehenge practice. Through their and the staff's commitment to the highest quality, compassionate care and a desire to build lifelong relationships with both pets and owners, the practice grew into one of Richmond's largest.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to Dr. Cosby for her genuine caring and loving of animals. The entire staff are friendly, caring & wonderful with the 'children' we take in! We will continue now with our little boy Gabe, also a Shih Tzu, with the knowledge that he will receive the best care available in the state.
Ohio State University - 1971
Having a Grandmother who owned a farm may be the reason a young Michael Anthony developed an affection for and interest in animals. In fact, in 7th grade, he wrote a paper for school about becoming a veterinarian. That early vision developed into a lifelong passion and career. During veterinary school, he treated his first patient - a massive boa constrictor – and quickly learned that a vet isn't really a vet until he's practiced, not just trained.
Dr. Anthony and friend/fellow Ohio State University alum Dr. Crawford opened Stonehenge Veterinary Hospital in 1976, each working at several other facilities as they began building their practice. Taking a compassionate, pragmatic approach, Dr. Anthony develops a lasting connection with pet owners and pets alike.
Through Stonehenge Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Anthony and the staff stay active in the community supporting school athletic programs and volunteering their talents and time to organizations who treat and rescue abandoned, neglected or injured animals.
When he's not working, you'll probably find Dr. Anthony outside - spending time with his wife, Karen, boating, fishing or working on a car, his Jack Russell never far from his side.
Virginia Tech - 1992
Dr. Bergeron's parents knew they were in trouble when their little girl's fascination with horses just got stronger by the year. After carefully saving her babysitting money, her parents finally conceded to a request for a golden retriever. It was smaller than a horse but bigger than a poodle! She was fortunate to choose neighbor Dr. Mike Anthony as the veterinarian for her beloved pup Brandy. Determined to pursue a career in veterinary medicine, Dr. Bergeron began volunteering, working in the kennels and as an assistant while observing all facets of veterinary medicine from lifelong mentors and role models Drs. Anthony and Crawford.
Dr. Bergeron studied Animal Science at Virginia Tech and went on to receive her DVM from Virginia-Maryland Regional Veterinary School at Blacksburg in 1992. She came back to work at both Swift Creek and Stonehenge Veterinary Hospitals for nine years before going on to experience other styles of private practice from rural to emergency. She is thrilled to be back at Stonehenge where she can practice in a style that promotes the value of pets as members of our family.
In her spare time, she enjoys the many projects necessary to maintain an old house and hobby farm which includes (finally!) 2 horses, 2 goats and various chickens and a very energetic Australian Shepherd named Hannah. She is an enthusiastic trail rider and gardener and loves traveling near and far with her family.
University of Georgia - 1983
Brenda Cosby was always drawn to animals as a child, watching and helping at the veterinary office in Petersburg where her grandmother was office manager. In the 1960's though, the thought that a girl could ever become a veterinarian was simply a dream.
Upon graduating with a journalism degree from VCU, Brenda married her college crush, Bill Cosby, and moved to Atlanta to take the publishing world by storm. When it became clear that her writing talents weren't going to make her America's next great author, she went back to her first love, animals.
It took another three years of remedial physics, organic chemistry, and animal science classes to convince The University of Georgia to accept her. By then, she and her husband had one-year-old Katie in tow. Late night study sessions and colicky babies didn't easily mix, and she thanks Bill for most of that early parenting.
Graduating from the University of Georgia in 1983, Brenda spent most of her senior year pregnant with son Will, who was kind enough to arrive three weeks late, after her final clinics. She also thanks Doctors Crawford and Anthony for their bravery as they hired her when she was seven months pregnant. She's been at Stonehenge Veterinary Hospital from that moment, loving it ever since.
In her spare time, Dr. Cosby cooks, gardens, and tries to work out enough to ski in Utah one week a year. Daughter Kate now has two babies of her own, Claire and Mary, so the Cosby's are now proud grandparents. Slideshow always available by request!
Virginia Tech - 2004
When Dr. Smith first considered veterinary medicine, it was wildlife and zoo animals that attracted her. It was when working as an assistant in preparation for vet school that she discovered a preference for private practice. Her love of the bond between pets and their people made her pursue this career.
Dr. Smith received her BA from UVA, and her DVM from Virginia Tech, joining Stonehenge after graduation in 2004. In keeping with her initial wildlife and exotic interests, she sees small mammals and reptiles in addition to her canine and feline patients. In her downtime, she enjoys movies, books, hiking, and especially spending time with her husband, Bryan, and two sons, Noah and Samuel, as well as her own furry "kids", Leo and Rosie (the cats).
We provide veterinary services for every stage in your pet's life - from first shots to a lifetime of preventive care to keep them happy and healthy.
We believe that your pet's health relies on wellness care. Regular exams allow us to detect early symptoms of disease and illness in your pet and treat them before they become ill or feel pain. We rely on our more than 30 years of experience, precise, practiced technical expertise, and collaborative approach to protect and maintain the health of your pet.
We pride ourselves on doing what's best for both the patient and owner. That means you can expect detailed discussions of your pet's treatment options and gentle, thorough examinations for your pet. We welcome your questions and thank you for your continued support.
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Dr. Anthony, Dr. Smith, and Dr. Cosby offer the best care possible. The staff is friendly and truly concerned about your animal. Not only is the care amazing, they do not over charge for their services! You have to take your pet there! Dr. Crawford saved Leo's life (parvo). Dr. Smith pulled Joe Bear (cat) out of bad case of poisoning. Dr. Smith put Calvin's (dog) ACL back together and he is getting along just fine!
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WEEI NFL Power Rankings, Week 1: NFC dominates top spots
|09.05.13 at 8:47 am ET
The "Boys of Fall" are back for another year, as the NFL season is ready to kick off. There are many storylines surrounding the 2013 season. Coaches are on the hot seat, rookie QBs are set to start, and divisional rivalries are as nasty as ever.
The NFC West was the joke of the NFL just a few years ago. Now that division dominates the WEEI NFL Power Rankings with the two top spots. The Niners begin the year at No. 1, while the second-ranked Seahawks smell blood and are committed to winning the division behind their ferocious defense. The Falcons, Broncos and Packers round out the top five, while the Patriots (6) are on the outside looking in.
We could see a shakeup as early as next week when the Niners put their lofty ranking on the line against the Packers.
And so it begins, the first edition of the NFL Power Rankings for the 2013 season. Be sure to check back here every Tuesday to see the latest version, and feel free to leave comments at the bottom to eviscerate me because you're unhappy your team was left out of the top 10.
1. 49ers (11-4-1) — The 49ers win games because of their style of play. It's hard to find a faster, more physical defense in the league. Offensively, they run the ball down their opponent's throat and complement the run game with a calculated passing attack. Oh yeah, they don't turn the ball over, either.
2. Seahawks (11-5) — It's all about securing home-field advantage in Seattle, because we saw last year what a difference it made when the Seahawks played at home. There's no reason why this team can't be a Super Bowl contender. Pete Carroll's club plays the game well in all phases.
3. Falcons (13-3) — The Falcons don't have many weaknesses. They can beat you through the air and on the ground with a balanced offensive attack. They're also strong defensively and are well-coached. Anything less than a return to the NFC championship should be considered a disappointment in Atlanta.
4. Broncos (13-3) — This Broncos offense is capable of putting up similar numbers to the Patriots' 2007 squad. The defense may struggle at times, especially with Von Miller out for six games, but Peyton Manning and friends will simply outscore their opponents week after week.
5. Packers (11-5) — The one thing the loaded Packers offense was lacking was a run game. Green Bay went into the draft and selected two running backs who will make an immediate impact. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers will be a scary team if they can finally add a run game to their high-flying offense.
6. Patriots (12-4) — Offensively, it's fair to say this Patriots team won't put up the same numbers we've grown accustomed to seeing over the past few seasons. However, Tom Brady and company still will put plenty of points on the board, and the defense will continue to improve. You can always count on the Patriots to be well-coached and to limit turnovers while creating them on defense. That formula will lead to another division title.
7. Texans (12-4) — Houston is balanced, talented and capable of reaching the Super Bowl. Whether Matt Schaub can take this team there should be the biggest concern for Texans fans.
8. Ravens (10-6) — Many critics are discussing the loss of starters on defense, but the Ravens will be fine in that area. Terrell Suggs, Haloti Ngata and Elvis Dumervil ensure that Baltimore's D is on par with where it's been in the past. Offense should be the main concern. Joe Flacco won't have two of his favorite receivers in Anquan Boldin and Dennis Pitta. That could be the difference-maker.
9. Bengals (10-6) — Maybe it's the influence of "Hard Knocks," but I think the Bengals have the potential to be one of the top teams in the AFC. They had a strong draft and added immediate impact players on offense with Giovani Bernard and Tyler Eifert. A.J. Green isn't the only offensive weapon opposing teams have to worry about.
10. Bears (10-6) — It's a new era for the Bears. When Jay Cutler takes center in Week 1, he'll do so behind four new starters on the offensive line. Kyle Long and Jordan Mills are two very talented rookies who should be able to help improve the protection for Cutler.
11. Redskins (10-6) — It took a long, grueling season plus a nasty knee injury, but Robert Griffin III seems to finally understand the importance of sliding. Everyone knows the success of the Redskins rides on the health of their second-year QB.
12. Giants (9-7) — Health is key in the NFL, and the Giants are pretty beat up heading into the season. Starting offensive linemen David Baas and David Diehl are out, and Justin Pierre-Paul is hurting as well. I don't think anyone would be surprised to see the G-Men stagger out of the gate then turn on the burners later in the year.
13. Saints (7-9) — In 2012, the Saints defense allowed an embarrassing total of 7,042 total yards — worst in league history. Rob Ryan has been brought in to turn that defense around, but questions still remain on how New Orleans will get a pass rush.
14. Cowboys (8-8) — It's all about balance in Big D. New offensive coordinator Bill Callahan will be determined to implement a strong running game. The run game will help limit Tony Romo turnovers and open up the passing game. This should be the year "America's Team" makes it back to the playoffs for the first time since 2009.
15. Colts (11-5) — Andrew Luck had a stellar first year and helped lead the Colts to nine more wins than the previous season. Two areas that needed to be addressed in the offseason were the offensive line and the run game. Indy took care of both by signing Ahmad Bradshaw and tackle Gosder Cherilus. The Colts also used two draft picks on linemen. Luck was sacked 41 times last year. Protecting the franchise QB should be the No. 1 priority.
16. Vikings (10-6) — It may be difficult to repeat last season's success, but the Vikings should be competitive once again. They have a lot of young talent, with their three first-round draft picks (DT Sharrif Floyd, CB Xavier Rhodes and WR Cordarrelle Patterson) expected to make a significant impact. Adrian Peterson will shoulder the load on offense and Jared Allen will be a menace on the pass rush.
17. Steelers (8-8) — The Steelers appear to be a team that won't show much improvement from last year but won't decline much, either. The offensive line still is weak and the run game will be an issue until rookie Le'Veon Bell can return. Defensively, Troy Polamalu is past his prime.
18. Buccaneers (7-9) — The Bucs are a young team led by a fiery coach and should be one of the most enjoyable squads to watch in 2013. If they continue to improve under Greg Schiano, the Bucs are talented enough to compete for a wild card berth in the NFC.
19. Rams (7-8-1) — Sam Bradford may be primed for a career season after the Rams finally went out and got him some offensive line help. Jake Long will be inserted at left tackle and responsible for keeping the fourth-year QB upright. Bradford also has some new shiny offensive weapons that should make a huge difference.
20. Dolphins (7-9) — Those who are predicting Miami to win the AFC East over the Patriots should be drug-tested. The Dolphins are a strong team but nowhere near the same level as elite AFC teams like the Broncos, Ravens, Texans and Patriots. Their run game is unproven, the offensive line has holes, and the secondary isn't strong enough to stand up against the Bradys and Mannings of the conference.
21. Chiefs (2-14) — Alex Smith's addition to the offense immediately solves one major problem the Chiefs dealt with last year: turnovers. Kansas City finished 2012 in a three-way tie for last place in total turnovers. Smith knows how to protect the football.
22. Panthers (7-9) — Running the ball usually is the main responsibility of a team's running back. However, that hasn't been the case in Carolina since the arrival of Cam Newton. The Panthers need more production from DeAngelo Williams if the offense is going to improve.
23. Lions (4-12) — The Lions will start the season with a very shaky secondary. That must be concerning to coach Jim Schwartz when quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers and Jay Cutler are in the division. Chris Houston and second-round pick Darius Slay will start at cornerback.
24. Eagles (4-12) — Chip Kelly will fix many things in Philadelphia, but the Eagles have a major weakness on defense: They can't tackle.
25. Titans (6-10) — The Titans need Chris Johnson to get off to a strong start to help take some of the pressure off the rest of the offense. This is a huge season for Jake Locker, and he won't be able to take strides forward if the run game is inconsistent.
26. Chargers (7-9) — The rapid decline of the Chargers over the past couple of years has been troubling to watch for San Diego fans. This year doesn't look too promising. The offensive line will be one of the worst in the league, the run game is mediocre and they've already lost two receivers to injury.
27. Browns (5-11) — It was an encouraging preseason for the Browns as Brandon Weeden played well throughout. Cleveland has young talent all around its roster, and the continued development of those players is key. The hiring of Ray Horton as defensive coordinator should help that development on D.
28. Bills (6-10) — As a team on the rebuild, the Bills must focus on developing EJ Manuel into a franchise QB — something Buffalo hasn't seen since Jim Kelly.
29. Cardinals (5-11) — You can't put lipstick on a pig, and that's exactly what the Cardinals did with their offense for 2013. Yes, Carson Palmer is an improvement from the talentless group the team used at QB last year. However, Palmer won't be the solution. He's too careless with the football and doesn't have a strong run game to support him.
30. Jets (6-10) — I can only imagine how terrible the feeling must be for Jets fans, knowing their team has no shot before the season even starts. Rex Ryan will have plenty of free time next year to watch his son play college football.
31. Jaguars (2-14) — Last season was another disastrous one for the Jaguars. Their offense was stagnant with a poor offensive line and an injured Maurice Jones-Drew. This year, Drew is back and offensive lineman Luke Joeckel was selected with the second overall pick. Jacksonville won't make the playoffs, probably won't even compete for a spot, but should be better than last year.
32. Raiders (4-12) — Calling the Raiders the most dysfunctional organization in the league is an understatement.
Which NFL teams are in your top 10? Leave your opinions/comments below or send via Twitter to @JoeZWEEI.
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Will Connecticut Republicans Join Fellow Republican Congressman in Returning DeLay Money?
Sep 29, 2005
Will Connecticut Republicans Join Fellow Republican Congressman in Returning DeLay Money?
New Hampshire Congressman First to Return Money, Others May Follow
(Washington, D.C.) - The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee today asked whether Connecticut members of Congress will return tainted DeLay money like their Republican colleague did yesterday. Former Republican Majority Tom DeLay, who has given thousands of dollars in campaign contributions to Connecticut Republicans, was indicted yesterday on a felony charge of criminal conspiracy. As a result, Congressman DeLay was forced to step down from his leadership position and currently faces criminal and civil charges in a Texas court.
"Connecticut families deserve to know why it is that Connecticut Republicans refuse to return money from indicted Congressman Tom DeLay when at least one Republican already has," said Bill Burton communications director of the DCCC. "Tom DeLay's indictment was only one part of a system of pay-to-play and lobbyist-driven legislating that he put into place. Unfortunately, Connecticut House Republicans have supported and benefited this same culture which puts the special interests at the expense of middle class families and our country. Until that system is dismantled and the 'People's House' is returned to the people, Congress will not address the challenges and concerns facing families across our nation. Each Connecticut Republican member of Congress has benefited from the Tom DeLay machine and they all should answer whether or not they will continue to benefit from his dirty donations to their campaign funds."
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Will the Connecticut Republican Congressional Delegation Stand by Their Man?
With their ethically challenged leader now indicted by a grand jury in Texas, heres a look back at what members of the Connecticut Republican delegation have said about Tom DeLay:
Shays on DeLay: "I think he's been a great majority leader." [Congressional Quarterly, 10/7/2004]
Simmons on DeLay: "Resign?" he asked. "For what?" [Hartford Courant, March 31, 2005]
Johnson on DeLay: "What's really significant in this decision by the Ethics Committee is that Tom Delay was exonerated on every count, every count." [Fox Special Report with Brit Hume, 10/7/04; 6:21 p.m.]
More Johnson: Shortly after the elections, the moderate Johnson told National Journal: "I have confidence in Tom Delay, because he listens to the moderates. When you're in the leadership, you cannot run your own agenda. You have to run an agenda that reflects the views of the caucus." [National Journal, 11/15/03]
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London, Feb 19(ANI): Russian businessman Alexander Lebedev has told Prime Minister Vladimir Putin that a gang of corrupt FSB secret service agents and policemen were plotting to steal his multi-billion pound business empire.
Lebedev that said his Moscow-based banking empire was under serious attack, and that he had been threatened with jail unless he left the country.
The 50-year-old also said that he had been asked to pay seven-figure bribes to stop the harassment and that there had been fifty attempts to frighten his employees and relatives in December and January alone.
"Respected Vladimir Vladimirovich (Putin)! I am requesting you intervene in the situation, (and sort out) the bandit raid by werewolves in epaulettes," the Telegraph quoted Lebedev, as saying in his letter to Putin.
"Thank God there have been no grenades or plastic explosives so far. (But) we are dealing with an organized mafia group acting on the pretext that it is carrying out orders from above," he added.
In May 2008, Lebedev was listed by Forbes magazine as one of the richest Russians and as the 358th richest person in the world with an estimated fortune of 3.1 billion dollars.
He owns a third of airline Aeroflot, and is part owner of the Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, and owner of four UK newspapers with son Evgeny Lebedev: the London Evening Standard, The Independent, the Independent on Sunday and the new i newspaper. (ANI)


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Roop Nikhar- Natural treatment for Acne, Pimples & Blemishes.Herbal Face Pack for Acne treatment and Pimples treatment
Roop Nikhar - A unique blend of rare Indian herbs which are very effective in acne treatment, pimples treatment, black heads, pores, small cut marks etc. With just one application, This herbal natural acne treatment gives remarkable results and completely cure acne, pimples and other facial problems with regular use of 60 to 80 days.
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- Dark sports due to aging, skin ailments or hormonal changes.
Herbal Face Pack for Acne Treatment / Natural Pimples Treatment Roop NikharThis world is a visual place where appearance is a major part of life. If you want to be confident, extroverted and happy you have to be in control of your life. Yet if you cannot even control the way your face looks on a day to day basis, then often you end up badly controlling the rest of your life too.
About Acne / Pimples: Acne and Pimples is a common disorder developed in teenagers and at times in young adults due to the inflammation of skin, as superficial skin eruption caused by the blockage of skin pores
Acne is a major problem that is the start of a chain reaction of problems. Surveys conducted by experts have shown that it commonly results in:
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A unique blend of rare Indian herbs that are directly collected from their natural resource of origin, which are very effective in acne, pimples, black heads, pores, small cut marks etc. This herbal treatment for Acne, Pimples, zits etc is capable enough to cure acne/pimples even in one single application.
Ingredients : Aloe Vera Juice, Balanites roxburghii, Curcuma longa, Teramnus labialis , Glycyrrhiza glabra, Milk hedge, Azadirachta Indica, Psoralea corylifolia , Red Sandal, Rose Petal, Jojoba Oil, Olive Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Vitamin E, Multani Mitti and Fragrance
Instruction for use:
- Wash face with lukewarm water. (for better results use some mild natural face wash gel) Use a soft towel and soak water gently.
- Apply Herbal Acne treatment face pack on Acne/Pimples etc as layer, don't massage it like cream, leave it upto 15 to 20 minutes ( Let it dry naturally) and then wash the face with Luke warm water again. Apply twice a day.
- Avoid using chemical based products as it might harm the skin more.
- Herbal Acne, Pimples treatment has a sweet itching for a few minutes after its application and it is due to its curing properties only.
- If your skin is sensitive then try it on any part of your body before applying it on your face. (The herbal Acne, Face Pack for Pimples is 100% natural & 100% herbal).
Frequently asked Questions
Question: What are the causes of
Answer : During adolescence, there is a sudden spurt in the secretion of sex hormones that cause increased formation of oils (sebum) from the sebaceous glands of the skin.
Sebaceous glands are secretary glands that open into hair follicles and skin pores. There is accumulation of oily secretions from the sebaceous glands due to blockage of the external pores in the skin. Consequently, the oils and dead skin cells are trapped, and form small "plugs" known as "comedones" within the hair follicles of the skin. Bacteria act on these plugs aggravating the infection and cause the inflammation of the skin eruptions.
The plug causes the hair follicle to bulge causing white-heads and if the top of the plug is darkened, it becomes black-heads. If the plug causes the wall of the follicle to rupture, the oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria found normally on the surface of the skin can enter the skin and form small infected areas called pustules also known as pimples or "zits".
Family history of acne can also contribute to the development of acne. Other hormonal changes can occur with menstrual periods, pregnancy, use of birth control pills, or stress and can aggravate acne.
Question: What are the symptoms of Acne?
Answer : Acne appears as rash on the face or neck. This rash can become a red and painful pustule. Presence of white-heads and black-heads can also lead to inflammation. Inflammation can be formed around the skin lesions.
Question : I wash my face several times a day. Why do I still get acne?
Answer : Many people still believe that acne is caused by dirty skin. The truth is, washing alone will not clear up or prevent acne. Washing does, however, help remove excess surface oils and dead skin cells. Many people use all kinds of products, including alcohol-based cleansers, and scrub vigorously, only to irritate the skin further and worsen their acne. Washing the skin twice a day gently with water and a mild soap or face cleansing mild gel is usually all that is required. However, acne is actually caused by a variety of biologic factors that are beyond the control of washing. For that reason, you should use appropriate acne treatments for the acne.
Question : Does stress cause acne?
Answer : Stress is commonly blamed for the development of acne. Stress can have many physiologic effects on the body, including changes in hormones that may theoretically lead to acne. In some cases the stress may actually be caused by the acne lesions, not the other way around! If the acne is being treated effectively, stress is not likely to have much impact on the majority of people.
Question: I never had acne as a teenager. Why am I now getting acne as an adult?
Answer : Usually, acne begins at puberty and is gone by the early 20s. In some cases, acne may persist into adulthood. Such types of acne include severe forms that affect the body as well as the face (which afflict males more than females) and acne associated with the menstrual cycle in women. In other cases, acne may not present itself until adulthood. Such acne is more likely to affect females than males.
There are several reasons for this. As females get older, the pattern of changes in hormones may itself change, disposing sebaceous glands to develop acne. Ovarian cysts and pregnancy may also cause hormonal changes that lead to acne. Some women get acne when they discontinue birth control pills that have been keeping acne at bay. Sometimes young women may wear cosmetics that are comedogenic-that is, they can set up conditions that cause comedones to form.
Question: What role does diet play in acne?
Answer : Acne is not caused by food. Following a strict diet will not, clear your skin. While some people feel that their acne is aggravated by certain foods, particularly chocolate, colas, peanuts, shellfish and some fatty foods, there is no scientific evidence that suggests food causes or influences acne. Avoid any foods which seem to worsen your acne and, for your overall health, eat a balanced diet--but diet shouldn't really matter if the acne is being appropriately treated.
Question: Does the sun help acne?
Answer : Many patients feel that sunlight improves their acne lesions and go to great lengths to find sources of ultraviolet light. There is no proven effect of sunlight on acne. In addition, ultraviolet light in sunlight increases the risk of skin cancer and early aging of the skin. It is, therefore, not a recommended technique of acne management, especially since there are many other proven forms of treatment for acne. Moreover, many acne treatments increase the skin's sensitivity to ultraviolet light, making the risk of ultraviolet light exposure all the worse.
Question : What is the best way to treat acne?
Answer : The best way for acne treatment is to clean the face twice or thrice with mild natural face wash or soap and apply Herbal Acne treatment face pack twice a day as mentioned earlier.
Question : What kind of cosmetics and cleansers can an acne patient use?
Answer : Look for "noncomedogenic" cosmetics and toiletries. These products have been formulated so that they will not cause acne.
Heavy foundation makeup should be avoided. Most acne patients should select powder blushes and eye shadow over cream products because they are less irritating and noncomedogenic. Camouflaging techniques can be used effectively by applying a green undercover cosmetic over red acne lesions to promote color blending.
Question : Is it harmful to squeeze my blemishes?
Answer : Yes. In general, acne lesions should not be picked or squeezed by the patient. In particular, inflammatory acne lesions should never be squeezed. Squeezing forces infected material deeper into the skin, causing additional inflammation and possible scarring.
Question : Can anything be done about scarring caused by acne?
Answer : Scarring is best prevented by getting rid of the acne. It is important that the acne be well controlled before any procedure is used to alleviate scarring. Regular use of Herbal acne treatment face pack will gradually reduce scarring.
Question : How long before I see a visible result from using my acne medication?
Answer : The first step is to control further increase and then cure of existing acne. 2 to 4 applications regularly will control acne and start normalizing your skin. Although complete cure could last upto weeks.
Question: Would using my medication more frequently than prescribed speed up the clearing of my acne?
Answer : No- Not at all. This is a natural treatment and it will take its own course of time. We can not speed up recovery by using the herbal acne treatment face pack more frequently.
Question : My topical treatment seems to work on the spots I treat, but I keep getting new acne blemishes. What should I do?
Answer : Topical acne medications are made to be used on all acne-prone areas, not just individual lesions. Part of the goal is to treat the skin before lesions can form and to prevent formation, not just to treat existing lesions. Patients are generally advised to treat all of the areas (forehead, cheeks, chin and nose) that tend to break out rather than just individual lesions.
Question : My face is clear! Can I stop taking my medication now?
Answer : The herbal acne treatment face pack is 100% natural, 100% herbal and can be used by any one irrespective of acne and pimples. It is good for Skin and can be used freely. If your face is clear now, you may discontinue or you may use further for more beautiful skin.
Question : Does it matter what time I use my medication?
Answer : Not at all but try to use it in your free time, preferable at night because the effect of herbal acne treatment is more in non sun light area in comparison to Sun light.
Question: Are there any acne treatments specifically for people with dark skin? Are there any treatments specifically harmful to dark skin?
Answer: There are no acne treatments specifically for use on light or dark skin. Acne treatments are generally as safe and effective on dark skin as on light skin. Acne is a common skin disease that has the same causes and follows the same course in all colors of skin.
Question : Is acne that appears for the first time in adulthood different from acne that appears in adolescence?
Answer : Acne has a specific definition as a disease of sebaceous follicles. This definition applies to acne that occurs at any age.
Question : My 15-year-old daughter has what I would describe as a very mild case of acne. She has made it much worse by constant picking and squeezing. She looks in the mirror for hours, looking for some blackhead or blemish she can pick or squeeze. What to do?
Answer: Excessive picking and squeezing of otherwise mild acne is a condition called excoriated acne, seen most often in young women. Please ask her to use Herbal acne treatment face pack regularly and not to worry for the pimples and black heads.
The typical person with excoriated acne is a personoften a young womenwho is so distressed with her appearance due to acne that she literally tries to "squeeze the acne out of existence." The acne is often very mild, but the persons face may constantly be covered with red marks from squeezing, and open sores where lesions have been picked open.
Question: Can the rate of secretion or the composition of sebum be altered by diet? If it can, shouldnt alteration of diet be considered a treatment for acne?
Answer : Diet has never been proven to have a role in the cause or treatment of acne. Dietary manipulation may have a role in the treatment of some scaling diseases of the skin, but not in the treatment of acne.
Question : How does acne affect women?
Answer : Most young women and men will have at least a few pimples over the course of their lives. But acne seems to affect men and women in different ways. Young men are more likely to have a more serious form of acne. Acne in young women tends to be more random and linked to hormone changes, such as the menstrual cycle.
As women get older, acne often gets better. But some women have acne for many years. Some women even get acne for the first time at age 30 or 40.
For many women, acne can be an upsetting illness. Women may have feelings of depression, poor body image, or low self-esteem. But you dont have to wait to outgrow acne or to let it run its course. Regular use of Herbal acne treatment face pack not only controls further acne but also treats it and makes your skin clear, soft and glowing.
Question: What triggers acne in women?
Answer : Many things can trigger acne in women:
- Hormone changes during puberty. During puberty, girls have an increase in male sex hormones called androgens. This increase causes the glands to get larger and make more sebum.
- Hormone changes as an adult. The menstrual cycle is one of the most common acne triggers. Acne lesions tend to form a few days before the cycle begins and go away after the cycle is completed. Other hormone changes, such as pregnancy and menopause, improve acne in some women. But some women have worse acne during these times. Stopping use of birth control pills can play a role as well.
- Medicines. Certain medicines, such as those used to treat epilepsy and types of depression.
- Make-up.
- Pressure or friction on the skin. Friction caused by bike helmets or backpacks can make acne worse.
- Family history. If other people in your family have acne, there is a greater chance you will have it.
Answer : It is a myth that women get acne because they dont wash enough. Too much washing or scrubbing the skin harshly can make acne worse. And washing away surface oils doesnt do much to prevent or cure acne, because it forms under the skin. The best way to clean the face is to gently wash it twice a day with a mild soap or cleanser. Be careful to remove make-up without harsh scrubbing.
Question : How is mild acne treated?
Answer : There are many treatments for mild acne. Mild acne can consist of whiteheads, blackheads and small pustules. At home, you can wash your face twice per day with warm water and a gentle cleanser or soap.
Question : Can more serious forms of acne be treated?
Answer : Yes. The Herbal Acne & Pimples treatment face pack is made for mild and moderate acne, pimples, blemishes and capable enough to treat them naturally.
- Clean your skin gently with a mild soap or cleanser twice a day--once in the morning and once at night. You should also gently clean the skin after heavy exercise. Avoid strong soaps and rough scrub pads. Harsh scrubbing of the skin may make acne worse. Wash your entire face from under the jaw to the hairline and rinse thoroughly. Apply herbal acne & pimples treatment face pack atleast twice to thrice a week.
- Do not squeeze or pick at acne lesions. This can cause acne scars.
- Avoid getting sunburned. Many people think that the sun helps acne, because the redness from sunburn may make acne lesions less visible. But, too much sun can also increase your risk of skin cancer and early aging of the skin. When youre going to be outside, use sunscreen of at least SPF 15. Also, try to stay in the shade as much as you can.
- Choose products that are non-comedogenic or non-acnegenic. These products have been made in a way that they dont cause acne. You may also want to use products that are oil-free.
- Avoid things that rub the skin as much as you can, such as backpacks and sports equipment.
Answer : Acne is the most common skin disorder in the U.S. Three out of four teens experience acne breakouts. But it is not just a teenage problem. The American Academy of Dermatology reports 80% of people between the ages of 20 and 30 suffer from mild to moderate acne. Twenty five percent of adult men and 50% of adult women have acne. Acne can also occur in infants, toddlers, and young children.
Acne seems to be a hereditary condition. While it can flare up at any time, the periods of life when acne most frequently appears is during puberty, ovulation and menstruation, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause.
Question: How long will it take my acne to clear up?
Answer : The severity of your acne and how consistent you are with your treatments are just some of the many factors that determine how long it will take to see improvement. Although control of acne could be done in just 4 to 6 days but depending on the response of your skin, complete cure could take some weeks.


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Report back to us with the findings mate, its just to make sure these common faults are spotted....
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Prince Harry Is Great With Kids
Tonight, Prince Harry attended the 2013 WellChild Awards at the Dorchester Hotel. The prince is patron of the charity, which provides support and quality care for seriously ill children and those who care for them.
Nine-year-old Nikki Christou told Harry that she shares the same birthday as his nephew, Prince George. Not only that, but her dad shares the baby's name, and her brother, Alexander has the heir's middle name.
"Wow, very, very weird," Harry said adorably.
"I've just literally seen him," he told Nikki. "Normally when I see him he's either sleeping or crying but I've just seen him smile. It was the first time I've seen him smile."
Last year, the kids got cheeky with Harry, whose nude Vegas photos were leaked to the press.
A young boy named Alex Logan told ITV before the event that he was going to tell Prince Harry that he was "glad he got his clothes on."
Harry saw the TV spot and egged Alex on.
"I hear you were on ITV earlier, you said something cheeky. Let's not talk about that here," the prince said.
Earlier in the day, Harry and Prince William took part in BGC's Global Charity Day, held annually to commemorate employees lost in the September 11th attacks.


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Another central Queensland coal mine will be crippled by a week-long series of strikes from Monday.
The action follows a breakdown in a 10-month negotiation over pay and conditions at Wesfarmers' Curragh operations near Blackwater, west of Rockhampton.
The Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) says the company has tried to deny workers their legal right to take industrial action, has not ensured housing at Blackwater for full-time workers and used a sign-on wage increase to lure workers into giving up key entitlements.
The union says
The CFMEU's Stephen Smyth says unions at the mine have been committed to negotiations for 10 months despite the agreement having expired in January.
Mr Smyth said Fair Work Australia recently rejected Wesfarmers' assertion that industrial action was illegal under the expired agreement.
"Then the company offered sign-on bonuses for an offer that makes taking any protected industrial action in the future illegal," he said in a statement.
Rolling stoppages will be held across different shifts at the Curragh site between June 18 and 24.
Wesfarmers said a running commentary in the media would not be in the best interests of negotiations and it would continue to talk directly to the single bargaining unit representing the unions involved.
CFMEU members at six Bowen Basin mines run by BHP-Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) have also been taking industrial action over a new industrial agreement.
Industry sources say a week-long strike in those mines last month cost $114 million in lost production.


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Shoppers are still being stung by high debit and credit card fees six months after a ban on "excessive" surcharges came into force, according to a consumer group.
In April, the government moved to end high additional fees typically added when consumers book a range of items from flights to concert tickets, hotel rooms to hire cars, with rules stating that traders must make sure charges reflect the actual cost of processing the payment.
However, Which? said some companies are still charging excessive fees, with the worst offenders in the travel and holiday sector, after it received hundreds of reports from consumers.
It said cheap flight site eDreams was the worst offender, with examples of surcharges of more than 18% for customers paying by card. For example, for a return flight from London to Rome advertised as £93.21, £17.56 was added for paying by Visa or Mastercard credit cards. These surcharges were labeled as "service charges and payment fees".
Which? also found that easyBus, Vueling, Monarch, Jet2 and Germanwings were charging fees ranging from 2.5%-3.5%. The consumer group says charges should be no more than 2% for credit cards and a matter of pence for debit cards.
According to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), someone spending £100 on a travel ticket could expect to be charged 53p extra if using a debit card, or £2.10 if using a credit card.
Which? has contacted First Choice, Thomson, easyJet and Mytrainticket after it received consumer complaints. All have subsequently agreed to reduce their credit card fees to 2%, with easyCar absolishing all fees for credit and debit cards.
Jo Swinson, the consumer minister, said: "The prices that businesses charge should always be transparent. They shouldn't keep extracting more money from excessive administration or booking charges from customers with each transaction.
"Enforcers such as Trading Standards, the OFT and the Civil Aviation Authority have the power to seek civil injunctions against traders who break the rules on excessive payment surcharges. I will be writing to all the enforcement agencies about their obligations."
Richard Lloyd, executive director of Which?, said: "It is disappointing that six months after the government banned rip-off surcharges, consumers are still being hit with high fees simply for paying with a card.
"While some companies have reduced their surcharges, there should be a crackdown on rogue companies who continue to flout the ban. We'll be passing on our findings to Trading Standards and asking them to enforce the rules."
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, chairman of easyBus, said the report was "misguided", and that his firm's average fare was about £6, with early bookers paying as little as £2.
"Uniquely among our competitors, some 90%-95% of our bookings are made online in advance and are paid by credit or debit card. Our competitors still take most of their revenues cash-in-hand to the driver. No wonder they don't focus on credit card fees.
"EasyBus currently charges 50p per debit/credit card transaction compared with an approximate cost of 35p. It is astonishing that a 15p margin can be regarded as a 'rip-off' when easyBus undercuts alternative providers by half. This is a storm in a teacup over 15p.
"Which? clearly needs to rethink its raison d'etre."


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