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The First Humans – Origin and Early Evolution of the Genus Homo
Part of the series Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoanthropology pp 197-207
The First Humans: A Summary Perspective on the Origin and Early Evolution of the Genus Homo
- Frederick E. Grine
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Origin, adaptation and diversity are eternal themes in human evolution. These issues are equally timeless with respect to our own lineage. Human paleontologists continue to grapple with questions surrounding the origin and early evolution of our own genus. How do we identify the earliest members the genus Homo? How many species of Homo were there in the Pliocene and Pleistocene, and how do they relate to one another? Where and when did they evolve? Other burning issues relate to questions about body size, proportions and the functional adaptations of the locomotor skeleton. When did the human postcranial "Bauplan" evolve, and for what reasons? What behaviors (and what behavioral limitations) can be inferred from the postcranial bones that have been attributed to Homo habilis and Homo erectus?
Other issues of signifi cance relate to growth, development and life history strategies, and the biological and archeo-logical evidence for diet and behavior in early Homo. Additional issues of importance pertain to the environmental and climatic context in which the genus Homo evolved. Were there global or pan-African climatic events that relate to the appearance and/or extinction of Homo species, and if so, can they be tied to the appearance or disappearance of these species in any meaningful way? Did Homo species live in environments that differed from those inhabited by earlier hominins, and can any general trends through time be inferred from paleontological and isotopic evidence?
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- Contributions from the Third Stony Brook Human Evolution Symposium and Workshop October 3 – October 7, 2006
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I bought the car for parts, it didt run, but turned out it was just a throttle body issue. So ill try and salvage the cars life if possible. Paint is horrid, its white, bumpers and trunk are black, bays black. It was originally black.
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Windows 10 Mobile Rollout for Lumia Smartphones Beginning This Month: Report
Manish Singh | Tuesday March 8, 2016
An internal email has allegedly laid bare the company's Windows 10 Mobile rollout plan.
Windows 10 Mobile Update for Windows Phone Models Delayed Till Early 2016
Manish Singh | Friday December 18, 2015
The company had previously said that a large pool of Windows Phone 8.1 handsets will receive the Windows 10 Mobile software update in December.
Windows 10 Mobile Update Rollout Roadmap Leaked
Manish Singh | Thursday December 17, 2015
Windows 10 Mobile comes with a range of features including Windows Hello, Microsoft Edge, and a revamped keyboard.
Low Memory Windows Phone Handsets Dominate App Downloads: Microsoft
Robin Sinha | Monday December 29, 2014
The Lumia 520, Lumia 530 and Lumia 625 were the low memory Windows Phone handsets that downloaded the highest number of apps.
Microsoft Lumia Denim Update Rollout Reportedly Begins in India, China, and Europe
NDTV Correspondent | Friday December 19, 2014
Users in Europe and China reported availability of the update on Wednesday, while users in India reported the update on Thursday.
Jamshed Avari | Friday February 28, 2014
Nokia has given its popular Lumia 520 a slight refresh. Does this make it a better competitor to similarly priced Android phones?
Microsoft resets Windows Phone to reach lower cost markets
Monday February 24, 2014
Windows Phones typically sell for several hundred dollars apiece, although Nokia's Lumia 520 handset has an unsubsidised price of about 139 euros in Europe.
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Nokia's much awaited Lumia Black update is now rolling out to Nokia's Windows Phone line-up worldwide.
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Office apps - which to use?
- So I thought I'd write a quick little update on which office app I use. As I mentioned earlier, I have both Docs to Go Full and Quickoffice Pro installed on my Android (both were free at one point on the Amazon app store app of the day). I haven't used either of them a ton, but from my usage, I've found the Docs to Go spreadsheet app to be MUCH smoother than the Quickoffice spreadsheet app. I can scroll up and down a sheet with no problems on Docs to Go; scrolling up or down a sheet (especially one with tons of formulas and formatting) will be very laggy / jumpy on Quickoffice.
The one minor downside to Docs to Go is that the formatting is not always consistent. In my models, I like to "fill" all the cells with a white background (to get rid of the gridlines), but they are still visible in Docs to Go. On Quickoffice, the cells backgrounds are formatted correctly, although I did find 1 or 2 errors in formulas that were not apparent in Docs to Go.
EDIT - just realized i could not edit my spreadsheet in docs to go because a "feature was unsupported". Apparently, docs to go does not play nice with the Median formula. lame. This is obviously unacceptable, so now i've got a very pricey excel sheet viewer.
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- newby here with a question about office apps. is there an excel viewer/editor in ANY office app for android that allows the use of the autofilter function available in MS office for windows on a PC. i have an ativ s and the auto filter doesn't work as it should, it shows every option for the column you are wanting to filter regardless of whether you have previous columns to eliminate some of the options like a PC MS office programme does. my brother has down loaded a few free apps to his S3 to try but only one had the filter option and icon above each column, but it wouldn't actually do anything, it was just ornamental!!. quick office pro was one i was wondering about but cant find anything online to veriffy 100%.01-08-2013 04:43 PMLike 0
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Due to its nature of being influenced by the culture of pre-Christian, the Midsummer Day has been long regarded as a form of paganism in essence. It is basically a celebration held during the summer solstice when the day is longer than usual and the night is in its shortest span. Some prefer to hold the even on June 21st but this date is not quite accurate because it is not the longest day. Some others prefer holding it on June 24th, which was the date of the solstice according to classic Roman tradition.
Short Historical Background to the Midsummer Day
Midsummer Day, thanks to its longstanding background, was merely a moment when ancient people celebrated the natural occurrence of summer solstice, an astronomical event in which the earth tilts toward the sun, causing the day to become longer than average period and the night is then consequently cut into a lot shorter time.
Owing to the fact that the Midsummer Day is pagan in nature, once the Christianity had spread across Europe, it was then incorporated to the religion and was turned into an even commemorating John the Baptist's birthday. That is why in some part of the Europe, the Midsummer also comes as St. John's Day. The date given to this event was determined to be June 24th, exactly one month prior to the nativity of Jesus Christ. This is in line with what is read in the Gospel of Luke 1: 26 and 1: 36, whereupon mentioned that Christ was born six months after John. This is of course a subject of questionable nature because the actual date of Christ's and John's birthday is nowhere to be found within the Bible.
What is the Midsummer Day's Eve?
Contrary to what nowadays' people seem to believe, the celebration was first not focused on the day itself. The event was centered upon the night prior to the summer solstice taking place. This is because in the past, pagans followed the lunar calendar. They calculated that a new day begins by the night so the celebration was observed during the night rather than the day.
Today, Midsummer Day is one of the most-celebrated events in some countries in Europe. This event's popularity is only comparable to that of the Walpurgis Night, New Year's Eve, and the Christmas Eve.
Superstitions Surrounding the Midsummer Day
Bolainter.com The fact that Midsummer Day has its root way back to the ancient times has also lent many mythical stories following the celebration. People often pick up bright-colored flowers (especially yellow ones) on the night the event takes place. These flowers include St. John's Wort or calendula, commonly considered plants whose healing energy is powerful.
Bonfire is also lit by the celebrators, basing the tradition on the ground that the fire from it may ward off evilness thought to abound during this Midsummer night. Some traditions even believed that the bonfire is also a means of expelling the dragons that turned up during the Eve, pouring poisons into the wells and springs daftar maxbet. On a much darker tone of story, witches are also thought to have communed in this night, gathering with other beings with higher power.


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What would you do if you were given $10, and told to keep as much of it as you wanted, and send the rest to someone you didn't know? What if you gave away half that money, and then had the chance to make extra money later by cheating... guaranteed no one would find out?
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I worked through all the diagnostic codes I was getting and managed to resolve and clear them all (e.g. replaced coolant temp sensor & fixed the ISC circuit problem, etc.).
So after I cleared the codes, I went to run through the diagnostic codes again with the car running and not running, and in both cases no codes are thrown at all. It goes from -1.8.8 to 0.7 directly all three times. And yet I'm still getting the "Service Soon" and "Service Now" lights. Is this a fluke? Did I not clear everything completely and the service lights have to be cleared separately? I assumed they were directly related (service light == code thrown).
Considering some values I recorded (below) provided by the ECM during running and not running, is there anything I should look into more thoroughly?
Here are some sample values I'm getting:
-1.8.8 .0.7 (No codes+ready)
.0.1 8deg (Throttle angle, good)
.0.2 99kPa (MAP, measuring ambient+agrees w/BARO==good)
.0.3 99kPa (BARO, measuring ambient==good)
.0.4 22C (Coolant Temp, measuring ambient==good)
.0.5 10C (MAT, hmm... that's a bit cold...value is within range but significantly less than ambient... acceptable reading?)
.0.6 0ms (Injector pulse width.. car not running, good)
.0.7 0.45V (O2 sensor.. within range... good?)
.0.8 0deg (Spark advance...car not running, so this is probably an okay value)
.0.9 1cycles (Number of times engine has been cycled since trouble code last set, sounds good).
.1.0 0.0V (Battery voltage... shouldn't this read normally even if car is not running?)
.1.1 0RPM (Engine rpm.. not running, so 0==good)
.1.2 0MPG (Vehicle Speed.. not running, so 0==good)
.1.3 16 (PROM ID, within range==good)
-1.8.8 .0.7 (No codes+ready)
.0.1 2deg (Throttle angle, good)
.0.2 34kPa (MAP, within range+[higher air velocity==lower pressure]==good/expected)
.0.3 98kPa (BARO, measuring ambient==good)
.0.4 36C (Coolant Temp, measuring ambient==good)
.0.5 _N/A_ (MAT, Skipped by accident and didn't record value)
.0.6 1.6-1.7ms (Injector pulse width, within range==good)
.0.7 _N/A__ (O2 Voltage, Skipped by accident and didn't record value)
.0.8 30deg (Spark advance...supposed to be set between 10-20deg... could the service lights be because of this?)
.0.9 0cycles (Number of times engine has been cycled since trouble code last set, sounds good).
.1.0 11.5V (Battery voltage... a little low because battery is weak)
.1.1 880-890RPM (Engine rpm.. Seems like good idle RPM... Could the service lights be complaining about this at all? )
.1.2 0MPG (Vehicle Speed, stationary==good)
.1.3 16 (PROM ID, within range==good)


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If you love fleece as much as I do, you'll want to make yourself a warm, cuddly scarf for cold days with this super easy no sew fleece scarf tutorial with fringe. They make great gifts too!
No Sew Fleece Scarf Tutorial with yarn fringe
This no sew fleece scarf tutorial is so easy and fun I intend to make one of these babies for myself too. I made this little pinky scarf for my daughter, for when we travel via airplanes as some companies really tend to overdo on the air conditioning. It gets really chili and my poor little angel is so sensitive, she almost lost her voice the last time.
This little stylish scarf is so soft and cuddly and gets her warm so quickly, Ellie loves every bit of it. I didn't expect the pink to match the brown yarn at all but since these were my only options I had to go with that. But I think they do complement each other pretty nicely though.
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I have a 1974 rasmus and I wondered what became of your water tank problem? And how has your bottom barrier coat held up? I am in the middle of a complete redo and want to know as much as I can. Also, my boat has a gouge that has been filled down the bottom centerline from the bow waterline to the bottom of the keel. I can't figure out what has caused it. Couldn't have been done during manufacture, do you think? It's about 5/16 inch deep and a 1/4 inch wide and I am concerned I may need to grind back some glass and relaminate for strength purposes. Any ideas. Thanks for any info. Pat Sixbey
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Thanks for your detailed and thought-provoking reply.
I have owned this "classic" for 22 years, am happy with her and hope to keep her for another 10 years of sailing. Twelve years ago, it became clear that the hull was high in water-content. Small "weeps" of white would show up on the hull after haul-out. A surveyor checked the hull and advised that there were no structural blisterings or delaminations, that the thick layup of the HR would probably last as long as I wanted to keep the boat, and that I should just do minor epoxy "cosmetic" repairs of the "weep" spots each year -- keeping an eye out for bigger problems developing. That''s what I have done for the last 12 years -- with no structural problems becoming apparent. As you say, it is just a boat.
This last year, I decided to start on a semi-major refit, starting with the epoxy barrier coat. Over the years, I have done all the work on the boat myself (except for the engine overhaul done in 1993) and enjoy working on her as well as sailing her.
When I took the bottom paint completely off (changing to a different bottom paint system), it became clear the gel coat was shot and the resin in the laminate was being washed out.
Again, no major blisters or delaminations -- just resin-starved fiberglass mat. So I removed the gel coat and rebuilt the whole bottom: dremeled out the larger voids, sealed and filled them, then two coats of epoxy sealer on the entire bottom, two coats of epoxy filling/fairing on the entire bottom, six coats of epoxy barrier coat, many new thru-hulls and seacocks, three coats of bottom paint. It was only about $3000 in materials but 5 weeks of hard and satisfying work.
I had hoped someone out there might have a "magic bullet" for shutting the door on that last part of the 80/20 rule! I appreciate your thoughts, though. Maybe I''m being a bit too concerned with the ingress of water from the fresh-water tank. As you say, it is a small part of the hull surface and I probably can effectively reduce that by nearly half if I repair the starboard side of the tank as best as possible. If I cut an access hole under the settee area and build a fiberglass cover similar to the starboard ones, I could probably repair 60 to 70% of the tank surfaces.
Probably good enough for another 10 years!
Again, thanks for the sanity check!!
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Hi, Steve - I have a few thoughts I can share with you. And I''m sure you are posting a similar thread on the HR owners site http://www.classic-hrs.com/ altho'' you might also consider posting on the UK site http://www.hroa.co.uk/discus/ as there are a number of Nab 35''s/HR 35''s over there.
It sounds like HR added some fiberglass panels to the cabin sole since our 1975 Rasmus was built; we could pull up individual wooden floor panels and expose the entire subfloor, bracing, tank access, etc. And our experience does answer - sorta - one of your Q''s: our hull had zero blisters even tho'', when I pulled the tank''s one large access plate off (fiberglass panel, gasketed & bolted all the way around), I did find some minor blistering on the tank''s gelcoat (which only makes sense). So...at least at that point in the boat''s age (15 years), tank blistering hadn''t (yet?) caused a problem. OTOH I can tell you I just spent time with a shipyard owner who told me this is one of the issues they face when peeling and Hot-Vac''ing blistered fiberglass hulls. They look for concentrated blistering in areas where the integral water tanks exist and, if they find it, then they go after the tanks as well. (You might look closely at some old photos you have or otherwise reflect on what hull blistering you found before starting your project. If you didn''t see this localized, increased evidence of blistering, you could consider skipping tank repairs totally). It''s also important to remember a yard is motivated by two things you are not: they have to warranty their blister repair job for 5 years and so want to eliminate as much localized failure possibility as they can, and more work means...well, more work and more billing. Even a reputable yard such as I''m referring to has no disincentive to recommend add''l work. You can afford to be more discriminating in whether to commission exhaustive tank work or not.
Personally, I think your lengthy description of the difficulty of accessing all of the tank has answered your own question. It sounds like you''ve been very thorough in your hull treatment process, and I can appreciate you want the overall quality of the repair to be retained. But afterall, it is a boat...and not a terribly expensive one, either. And you own it presumably to sail it, not work on it (altho'' my wife would laugh at ME for saying that). Were I in your shoes, I would go about the business of opening the portion of the tank I can reach sufficient for a good repair, dry out the tank and execute a repair on the starboard side of the tank, thereby limiting the *potential* for moisture penetration to only one side of the hull. And as an added sanity check, consider for a moment just how little hull area is adjacent to the remaining tank area - it''s very small relative to the overall surface of the hull.
WRT your question about bladder tanks, when we left Annapolis for the Caribbean, we felt we needed more than the 50 gals of water in that one tank (no, it wasn''t 60...) and so we chose to add two bladder tanks. This is one of the best things I did to the boat for cruising purposes, altho'' that may not be in your plans. I put a 10 gal bladder under each cockpit locker''s sole (removed the ply sole sections and slipped the bladders under the transverse supports). This uses space otherwise unused and puts the weight right where you want it. I ''T''d a supply hose from each tank into the central main fill hose to the main tank, planning to use gravity to allow the bladders to drain into the main tank, installing a ball valve for each supply line. I did not put effort into installing fill hoses on each bladder as I thought I''d fall back on those bladder tanks infrequently, so I had to gain access to the bladders each time I filled them. As it turned out, this worked well for us but it''s an inelegant approach which I''m embarrassed about a bit in retrospect. The bladders could not be totally filled (due to encroachment of the transverse supports on the swelling bladder shape) but we probably got an extra 18 gals of water aboard using this approach. I realize this isn''t the purpose for which you asked your question, but mention it in case it is of use.
You no doubt know the 80/20 rule. IMO you''re now working the last 1-2% of the blistering issue and I encourage you to do what you can to wrap up the project. I don''t think water tank contamination will be likely given the thickness of your hull, you can remove water from the tank when the boat is left idle (winter, or lousy sailing weather periods), and you can seal at least some of the tank, anyway. In short, worst case: you will have a small problem that will take an extended time to appear and you can take other measures to mitigate it. Best case: there is no problem.
Good luck to you.
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I own a 1972 Hallberg Rassy RASMUS 35.
I have recently completed a major epoxy barrier-coat repair to the entire bottom of the hull. The gel coat was in very poor condition and had to be completely removed. The hull had a high moisture content and I let it dry for a year before doing the epoxy repairs. I am satisfied with the exterior repairs.
However, an inspection of the integral freshwater tank revealed numerous very small blisters on the inside. These may have been originally caused by migration of water from the outside of the hull. Water may have also then been migrating from the fresh water tanks into the hull.
Now that the hull is dried and repaired, it is this second possibility that I wish to prevent. I am concerned that filling the fresh water tanks "as-is" will lead to moisture getting right back into the hull laminate.
Unfortunately, the design of the Rasmus is such that I cannot get access to the entire inside surfaces of the tank. The two inspection ports only allow limited access to the starboard side of the tank. The shape of the tank would make it very difficult to sand and epoxy-coat even the starboard side. The internal baffles block all access to the port side of the tank. The baffles are glassed in.
To get access to the port side of the tank, either the baffles would have to be cut out or additional inspection ports would have to be cut into the fiberglass flooring under the settee area and in the bottom of the shower sump area. Cutting out the baffles would still leave the port side of the tank VERY difficult to reach for cleaning, sanding and epoxying. The floor of the shower sump appears to be a raised floor above the tank top.
I am also considering flexible bladder tanks. The baffles would need to be removed. I would still be left with a very difficult (if not impossible) task of securing the bladder tanks down on the port side.
I am looking for any information that can help me make a decision as to how to resolve this whole issue. If anyone out there has faced and solved this problem, I would greatly appreciate any feedback. Has anyone installed bladder tanks? Has anyone sanded and epoxied the inside of the fresh water tank? Anyone cut out the baffles? Anyone added port-side inspection plates in the settee area? What about in the head floor? Is it a "double" floor? Do the baffles provide any structural stiffining to the floor and hull? Would cutting them out weaken the floor/compression post/bulkhead? Has anyone used any kind of "spray-in" coating to seal the inside surfaces of the tank? I want a solution that is structurally sound, relatively easy to implement and that is "potable water" safe.
I know some of these questions are specific to the Rasmus but would appreciate any feedback.... Thanks.
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It's not that Eugene Rodriguez, 51, thinks culture alone can harmonize relations among the races, but from his view as director of Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center in Richmond, Calif., it goes a long way.
A musician/activist and third-generation Mexican-American, Rodriguez founded the arts center in 1994, and it is now a hybrid music academy, community space, and production studio. Its house band carries the same name, and over the years many acclaimed artists who embrace cultural music have played along with The Mockingbirds, from Jackson Browne and Linda Ronstadt to the Chieftains and Los Lobos.
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The work in West Marin that we're trying to do (is) to reconcile these deep divides between the working immigrants and their children who are working to acculturate and succeed within a society that is new to them, and the people who control most of the resources in that area.
I believe that much of the tension about immigration is based in cultural difference. Many are freaked out by a critical mass of strange people in their neighborhoods. Since the gulfs are based in culture, then the solutions should be culturally based as well. But culture is an underutilized tool. Culture is under constant negotiation. We just need to learn to more consciously navigate it.
First you need to promote cultural literacy. You need to teach kids to the vocabulary of acculturation. Acculturation is also not a one-way street. It is a complex negotiation [among] all American communities that come into contact with one another.
So Marin gives us the opportunity to see the process of the migrants coming into this area, to fulfill work that needs to be done, the process of acculturation, the children growing up in this American environment but also contributing something of who they are to the environment.
We feel it's very important for people to recognize their own talents and build leaders from within the community and help them create programming around their own assets. It can be cooking, singing, sewing, carpentry — anything. However, it can often be difficult to get people to see that what they carry with them is valuable.
The collaborative nature of the relationship, the partnership, is really building the future of the county. That is the only way to do it. We can't sustain a situation where it's just people providing free lunches or free soup to poor folks. What we need to do is invest into the community, into the people, workers and their families who are here. Because their families are here. And these children who are here are American children. If we don't invest into these children, then what do we have as a society?
Side by side, white children and Latino kids are all custodians or guardians of this beautiful neighborhood, this beautiful area. And they are all working together to improve it with pride in what they bring.
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So, although there are no dyno results, the drive home certainly had me feeling the gains. I have a Carbonio/APR cold air intake
Low end there isn't much of a gain. Mid range either. Now, when I dig deep into the rev range however
Car DEFENITELY pulls harder. I would have loved to have a dyno of before and after, but im absolutely positive the gains are there. Also, although I only drove briefly with the chip, I did over 150 kms and I only spent a quarter tank of gas. Usually I do 120-130 kms per quarter tank... and I was driving HARD! Ill let you guys know about the fuel economy benefits later... next time I fill up this will be my "economy" tank, im sure theres going to be measurable gains there as well (unlike the power which would need a dyno, i can at least measure the mpg gains)
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I'm sure all of us watch COPS on TV. You see when they are pulling someone over, the people are always leaning, moving and such looking like they are trying to hide something or grab something?
Right after I got my Ohio CHL permit, I went to Wally World and bought one of those zippered visors that attach with velcro straps to your sun visor. In that visor wallet above the steering wheel I carry my proof of insurance card, my vehicle registration, and a spare picture work ID if I need another picture ID. If I get stopped, I personally think it will help calm any fears or issues the traffic officer has if you aren't bouncing around in the front seat trying to find 'stuff' while you are being puilled over. When the officer comes to the window, I can have my Wallet out, both my drivers license and CHL ready, both of my hands on the steering wheel in plain sight. When the officer asks for my reg. and ins., I don't have to open any glove compartments, closed middle containters, etc. I can reach up in front of my eyes, slip the papers from the visor, hand them to the officer and immediately put both hands back on the wheel in plain sight.
Every car they pull over is a potentially deadly situation in the officers mind. They are trained to err on the side of caution. Somehow, I think taking the extra measure to make any traffic stop smooth and seamless for the traffic officer will go a long way in helping the officers gain more respect for us, the CHL holders. (And maybe the driver getting a warning instead of a fine.)
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La Brasiliana Keratin Treatment
I have been researching and considering the Brazilian Keratin Treatment for almost 2 years, now. I finally decided to get the service and I am absolutely thrilled with my results. I am so happy that I wanted to share my experience with other women with Black or African American hair types (which is very common in Brazil).
Here is some background, first and foremost:
I believe that I am 3c or 4a, but I am not certain. I am transitioning from relaxed hair to natural hair and did not want to do the big chop until I had at least a year of new growth. It has been 24 weeks since my last relaxer. My hair is layered and the back length is just beginning to reach my shoulders. I go to a Dominican salon weekly and get a roller set and then have my roots blown straight to match the texture of my relaxed hair. I do not use heat on my hair throughout the week. I wrap my hair each night to protect it and to avoid the need for flat or curling irons. If I do my own hair, I am not able to get my roots straight, so it is very "puffy" and full. When I do my own hair, I let it air dry in a pony tail (or I sit under a hooded dryer) and then I blow it dry at the roots to try and smooth them, if necessary. Finally, I flat iron my hair. I use my flat iron to make curls, also. When I do my own hair, it does not come out as shiny or soft as when I go to the salon. In fact, it looks a bit more dry and frizzy when I do it myself, but not terrible.
I decided to try the BKT in order to manage my natural hair through the heat and humidity of summer. I also read from others that it helps to reduce breakage and is recommended when transitioning from relaxed to natural. My stylist also recommended it to help me manage my hair better on my own, as I was going to her once a week and it is getting expensive as I have more and more new growth.
La Brasiliana Zero Keratin Treatment:
My stylist uses La Brasiliana Zero for her BKT's. The entire process took 4 hours. The treatment has to stay in your hair for 4 days. During this time you are not able to get your hair wet or bend or clip your hair in any way. I did carefully wrap my hair and tie it with a scarf at night however, without leaving any clips or pins in it, as this would create an imprint on the hair. My hair was bone straight like a fresh relaxer, but very waxy to the touch. The hair strands were also a bit "sticky" and I found myself running a detangling comb through it often to keep the hairs from clumping together. The keratin coats the hair shaft and "cures" during this 4 day period.
First Shampoo After BKT:
I could not wait to wash the treatment out of my hair. I did not like the 4 day waiting period at all, as my hair was very limp and stuck to my head. Although, when the wind blew, my hair moved like crazy. I used only the products provided by my stylist, as you can easily strip the BKT from your hair by using shampoo/conditioner with sulfates or sodium. She recommended Smart Protection products (shampoo/conditioner/leave in) by Infinite Colors. After washing/conditioning, I noticed that my natural hair still curled up at the roots, but it was not nearly as puffy and it was very easy to comb. My "S" curl pattern was much looser, soft, had great "slip" and was not tangled. My natural and relaxed hair was very soft and slick in every way! After I let it air dry in a pony tail, I blow dried and flat ironed my hair in 35 minutes! My natural roots were completely straight without much effort and blended perfectly with my relaxed hair. My hair was super shiny, super soft, silky and swinging! I couldn't believe it was MY hair. The movement was incredible. I LOVE IT! I am so pleased that I want to share this with anyone who has been a slave to a relaxer and is tired of chemically altering the core structure of their hair. The BKT is not permanent. In fact, it is a protective coating on the hair and washes out over 3-6 months, depending on how frequently you wash your hair.
The biggest surprise has been how well my hair holds up in sweltering heat, rain and humidity. We had 88 degree heat with very high humidity and my a/c unit failed. I was sweating and could hardly breathe, but my hair was still BEAUTIFUL! The next day when the a/c repair man came, I had to go outside in high humidity and light rain and my hair did not revert, puff or even frizz! AMAZING! I am definitely hooked!
Few Questions about La Brasiliana Zero Keratin Treatment
Does it have any harmful chemicals? Ive heard some of these treatments have foremaldehyde . How did your hair take to the treatment and has you hair gone back to its natural state?? Im thinking of getting the treatment this weekend.
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Response to Few Questions about La Brasiliana Zero Keratin Treatment
I do believe there is a lot of fear and ignorance being spread about the treatment. But the truth is that the primary chemical in a relaxer will melt a hole in your head if you leave it on too long. No one is spreading fear about relaxers burning women's scalps on a daily basis across the world. In my opinion this treatment eliminates the need for anyone to ever get a relaxer unless they really don't ever want their natural curly hair. I definitely feel that this is a viable option for those of us that want our natural curly hair with the added option to wear it silky straight without a ton of effort/heat, that won't puff, revert or frizz in hours.
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Melroseco2000 thanx for the response.
A brief background about my hair. Its very kinky, both 4a and 4c type hair. I wanted to do La-Brasiliana to help manage my hair better.
So I went to a Dominican Salon as well by where I live. My hair is pretty straight, I'm just waiting out this 4 day period till I can wash my hair.
Melroseco2000: What shampoo did you use to wash out your hair, its supposed to be sodium chloride free. Searching for sodium chloride free shampoo. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know.
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So I finally washed out my hair with Aubrey Organics J.A.Y Shampoo and GPB Conditioner. The Keratin treatment didnt change my original curl pattern (except the front, my curls weren't curly at the root) and I could definately notice that it was still shrinking up a bit as I was air drying it.
However, once I blow dried on low heat, I flat ironed it and it came out really straight. No frizz, lots of sheen and very soft. It looks like I've put a relaxer through it.
Not sure what the results "should" be. But thats what happened with me.:)
If you haven't done it yet, you may want to reconsider, unless you really don't like your current hair! I had the brazilian tx done 12-months ago and still don't have my curls back! 3b curls. It was such a dissapointment to me that I had to blow and flat iron my hair after the tx to get it into a decent style. Plus, that just caused my hair to split, break off, and fall out! The stylist told me it would only last 3-4 months. That was a lie!:cwm21:
I'm just starting to see a couple of inches of new growth curls. The rest is mostly wavy. I'm really scared that my hair won't be the same after it finally grows back in. My hair is about mid back lenght. Can you imagine how long it's going to take to come back!
Could you post pictures?
Update on Keratin Treatment
I noticed you tried the Brasiliana keratin treatment in 2010 and I was just wondering how you feel about it today? Are you still getting it done? If yes how often?
I am asking because I had a great initial experinec with keratin and then it went south and I loved it so much I have been searching for a brand where I could possibly give it another try.
Re: Update on Keratin Treatment
I continued to get the La Brasiliana Zero Keratin Treatment through July 2011. My hair stylist switched brands and used GK Hair with Juvexin during my last treatment this past October. I immediately noticed a big difference in my hair. The La Brasiliana Zero treatment is not supposed to use formaldehyde while the GK Hair with Juvexin does contain some formaldehyde in the stronger formulas. I have to admit that I was not happy when I learned of the formaldehyde content, as I purposely tried to avoid it. I must also admit that the GK Hair product worked a lot BETTER than the La Brasiliana Zero. The GK Hair formula comes in varying strengths (Wavy/Curly/Resistant). Here is my feedback...
The bottom line is that I will get the GK Hair treatment again. I will simply move down a strength to retain my naturally curly afro. As with La Brasiliana, the GK Hair treatment washes out over time and your natural texture gradually reverts back. My hair is so much easier to manage with GK Hair, even more so than with La Brasiliana. I am constantly getting compliments on my hair. I have been natural for two years and will NEVER go back to relaxing. I love the versatility of being able to go straight or curly.
Re: Update on Keratin Treatment Part 2
I wanted to provide an update on the GKHair Full Tame/Resistant treatment since my last post. My natural curls are coming back a bit more each time I wash my hair. I am thrilled about this and although I still don't have my curly afro back, I can wash and go and my hair has loose curls mid way on through to the ends. I do not have the volume that I normally do, but my hair certainly isn't flat and straight like it was after the initial wash. For the summer I will definitely go with the medium tame/curly formula. My hair air dries in less than an hour! I can pull my hair back into a curly ponytail or a bun and not fight to control it for a polished look. Excellent!
Re: Update on Keratin Treatment Part 3
I am very happy to report that all of my curls have come back as the keratin treatment has been washed out over the past few months! I will be scheduling my next treatment within the next few weeks and look forward to trying the GKHair Curly Hair Taming formula instead of the Resistant formula.
Hi Melroseco2000,
Thanks for all your helpful updates on this treatment. Have been trying to research as much as I could about different types of keratin treatments before I make a final decision on having it done. Look forward to more updates from you or anyone else having it done. :)
It's really great and so helpful that you have continued to provide updates over such a long period of time. My stylist has approached me about getting the Brasiliana KT to help with my transition, and I came upon your posts when doing some research. Congrats on your progress, and thanks again!
Update on Keratin Treatment Part 4
This summer I was hoping to try the Curly Taming formula of GK Hair Taming System to step down a level from the Resistant formula. My hairdresser suggested trying the new The Best GK Hair smoothing treatment. My goal was to retain more of my natural curl pattern so that I can wash and go during the hotter months. Also, because I don't flat iron my hair as much when it is sweltering, I was willing to try something new. I am here to tell you that I did NOT like The Best smoothing treatment. It is supposed to be controlled by how long you leave it on the hair, but for me it did not work well. My hair ended up being even straighter than when I used the Resistant hair taming formula. That was completely contrary to my goal. I was NOT happy at all. I am still curious to try the Curly formula instead of the Resistant formula of the GK Hair Taming System, but I will have to wait for that. This just goes to show you that different treatments work differently on everyone. My hairdresser was convinced this was going to give me the results I wanted but it certainly was not.
Update on Keratin Treatment Part 5
I having been getting the GK Hair treatment for resistant hair every four months (3 times/year) and I still highly recommend it. I have two girlfriends that were also natural but more "purists" than me that have also started using this product. We have each continued to experience the BEST HAIR WE HAVE EVER HAD! I am scheduled for a treatment in June and expect my hair to be at or near BSL for the first time in my adult life. My last relaxer was in the Fall of 2009 and all relaxed ends were chopped off in the Fall of 2010. I am also getting better at styling my natural hair in twists and knots to get a consistent curl pattern. I have learned that my hair has too many different textures to "wash and go" without the help of a banana clip. I continue to wear protective styles (mostly buns) and only flat iron my hair once a month. I also use MoroccanOil Moisture Repair shampoo and conditioner along with the MorrocanOil treatment, exclusively. Every now and then I will use Miss Jessie's quick curls when I "wash and go" with the help of a banana clip. I find that product to still be a little to sticky or tacky for my taste, but I have not found anything better yet.
I hope this update helps others out there looking for solutions!
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You have to love a director who shoots a film in black and white in winter in the snowy badlands of Montana, Wyoming and Nebraska. Monochrome is more expensive than colour, so Alexander Payne had to squeeze his meagre budget to do it.
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An ageing, booze-addled father makes the trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim a $1 million-dollar sweepstakes prize.
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Payne grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. His grandparents were Greek. His cinematographer of choice, Phedon Papamichael, is actually Greek, and his work in monochrome here is gorgeous – poised, observant and occupying all of the frame with meaning. Payne has been a movie buff since he was five; that's why he puts the title in the bottom right-hand corner of the widescreen frame. That way, if audiences can't see it all, they know the cinema is showing it incorrectly. Only a hardhead would do that.
Nebraska is his fourth film set in his home state, after Citizen Ruth (1996), Election (1999), and About Schmidt (2002), although the film doesn't begin there. It's a road movie, like About Schmidt, and the road leads from Billings, Montana to Lincoln, Nebraska, via Wyoming and Mount Rushmore, South Dakota. It's a big-sky movie in that sense, infused with a potent mixture of awe for the American landscape and disappointment about the American present. A Depression-era movie, in fact, but the Depression is now, in the shuttered shopfronts and food-stamp economies of these small towns, hunched over by the wind.
Bruce Dern, with 80 films and 77 years to his credit, makes that sense of disappointment physical in his role as forgetful, hobbling former mechanic Woody Grant, who believes he has won a million dollars. Does he have Alzheimer's, someone asks his son David (Will Forte). No, says David, he just believes what people tell him. That's why he interprets a piece of junk mail as a notice that he is a lottery winner. ''They wouldn't say that if it wasn't true,'' Woody tells his son, after the sheriff has picked Woody up on the outskirts of Billings, walking towards Lincoln to collect his winnings. ''You dumb cluck,'' yells Kate Grant (June Squibb), Woody's spit-firing wife.
Short and squat, Kate is the movie's most enjoyable comic character, in a movie not short on comedy. She bellows, she berates, and she always tells the truth, to a hideous and hilarious degree.
Visiting family graves in the (fictional) hamlet of Hawthorne, Woody's home town, she rattles off the personal history of his dead parents, his dead brother and his unfortunate sister, who died young. ''What a whore,'' she mutters, cheerfully.
No sense buttering the truth: this woman has seen too much damn foolishness to lie about it. Being married to an alcoholic with a soft heart has made her outrageously plain-spoken. She sees her two sons, David and Ross (Bob Odenkirk) always favouring their frail father, and that too makes her cranky, ready to shoot from the mouth.
In his early career, Alexander Payne was prone to a similar harshness. Election, still his most popular film, had a bitter, cynical humour. His work has become more forgiving as he ages (he's now 53). Sideways (2004) and especially The Descendants (2011) were as compassionate as they were satirical. So is Nebraska.
Payne reserves a special scorn for Woody's Hawthorne relatives, from the menacing bad-seed cousins Bart and Cole (Tim Driscoll and Devin Ratray), to the snarling former business partner Ed Pegram (Stacy Keach) who wants a cut of the winnings.
But the core of the movie is still the family relationships, as the sad-faced David takes his wild-haired and meandering father on a journey into the past.
In the autobiographical script by Bob Nelson, in development for decades, Payne finds a story that can carry his complicated feelings about the places and people he grew up with. He has no illusions about their propensity for small-mindedness and envy, but some of them are also open, modest and good-hearted. In the film's beautiful textures, its stark black-and-white tableaux, and especially in the magnificent performances, Nebraska is a classical American movie about somewhere real. What a pleasure it is to be able to say that.
The core of the movie is still the family relationships
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"It's the best time you and your car will have outside of the garage!!!"
The Tucson Classics Car Show will be held on the lawn at St Gregory College Prep School, Saturday, October 27th, 2007 from 10:00 am til 5 pm.
Located at 3231 N Craycroft Rd in Tucson, Arizona 85712
* All car classes on registration form will be PARTICIPANT JUDGED!!
* 1st Place in each class receives a $100 Award & 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place trophies will be awarded.
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* $1000 Award by Rotary Club of Tucson for "The Club Best In Show Pick"
* Registration gets you a chance to win a car (A 1992 Corvette Targa) or $10,000 in cash...your choice
* Morning coffee & VIP area away from the crowds and a Friday Night BBQ Get-Together with Entertainment!
This show is on the grass, surrounded by trees....YOU WILL LOVE IT !!!!!!!
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- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 pound imported dried fettuccine
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Fill a stockpot with 6 quarts of water, cover, and bring to a boil. In a medium stainless steel bowl, beat the eggs with the mascarpone, 1/2 cup Parmigiano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
Add 3 1/2 tablespoons salt to the boiling water and add the fettuccine. Cover partially just until the water returns to a boil, then uncover, stir the pasta, and cook until al dente.
While the fettuccine is cooking, carefully hold the metal bowl just slightly over the boiling water to warm the egg and cheese mixture, stirring occasionally. When the fettuccine is cooked, drain and add it to the bowl; toss well. Serve immediately, passing the extra Parmigiano at the table.
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Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 3:51 PM
• The Hula Popper
At present, there are about 11 color patterns in a four different body sizes. The original only came in one size. The four models are the G750, G760, G770, and G730. My favorite pattern is bass with a black chartreuse skirt, but it comes in other great bass catching combinations. These include black with black and white skirt, coach dog with black/chartreuse skirt, coach dog with orange belly and yellow/black skirt, fire tiger with black/chartreuse skirt, frog with white belly and white skirt, frog with yellow belly and chartreuse skirt, perch with yellow and white skirt, white with red head and a red/yellow skirt, and in yellow coach dog with a black/yellow skirt. The frog patterns are probably the more popular out of the bunch. Each color has its own sizing options, but some sizes are not available in certain colors. Certainly an interesting lineup, wouldn't you say?
Here is a breakdown of the sizing options
1 1/4" 3/16oz #8 trebles
1 3/4" 1/4oz #5 trebles
2 1/4" 5/8oz #1 treble
2" 3/8oz #4 trebles
So when should you use this timeless lure? So glad you asked. Here is what I have learned. The time of year to throw a Hula Popper or similar topwater lure is in the summer when the topwater bite kicks in and lasts all the way through autumn. During these two periods, the Hula Popper can be a consistent bass magnet. Fish the Hula Popper in calm water over any depth as bass can swim unbelievably fast from deep water to attack a surface lure. My best success is in less than four feet of water along uneven banks with vegetation. However, several sites point out that even in rough water out in the open, a Hula Popper does the trick especially when the bass are schooling. I can vouch for that because I have come up on a dink feeding frenzy in such a situation. They bit on the Hula Popper without hesitation. Most people throw topwaters during morning and evening hours, but these lures can be effective all day long. Don't let anyone convince you otherwise.
But how do you use it? This actually varies from person to person, although the Arbogast folks do tell you how to use the Hula Popper on their site. From what I've read, the intent is to mimic a wounded minnow or frog. Here's how I fish the Hula Popper. I cast, let it sit, twitch it, and plop it back to the boat with pauses of varying lengths in between until a bass hammers it. And yes, they do hammer it. Some say that right after the lure hits the water, you should wait for the ripples to completely subside before starting the retrieve. That's why I let it sit most of the time. The motion I use with my rod tip is somewhat similar to walking the dog with a Zara Spook, only less pronounced. You can use light twitches or sharp twitches. Sometimes a good old reaction strike is what you need, so you'll have to use some fierce twitches. The bass will tell you what they want, so vary your retrieve. With this lure, even a quick half turn of your reel can make it pop and spit. Another way to work this lure is to slowly reel it along without any pops or spitting. The cupped mouth will act as a point of resistance creating some side to side movement and the swaying skirt will be enough to attract bass.
Are there any mods? Tips? I've been known to add a split ring to the front to give a little more side to side action. Some will tell you to tie directly to the front eye with a loop knot, not a palomar knot. Consider using line that does not sink as this IS a topwater lure. For example, monofilament can cause the nose to sink and you will sacrifice action. Since this is a topwater lure, I recommend using a 6'6 or longer, medium to medium heavy action rod, or a weight appropriate rod in the case of the very small 3/16oz Popper. You should also be able to swap out skirts with any number of spinnerbait skirts. The most popular mod is to shave down the lower lip. This modification changes the presentation from a popping action to more of a spitting action. I hold the opinion that if I wanted a topwater that spits, I would buy one of the many chugger-type lures out there.
If you miss a strike with a Popper, throw again. Sometimes a bass will keep going after a Popper a few times. It's just that enticing. If that doesn't work, try a plastic frog or a worm of your choosing worked slowly near where you missed the bite. You might be able to coax the bass out of hiding to bite again. If you can't get the bass to bite a second or third time, don't beat yourself up over it. Move on to the next spot and catch another.
So there you have it. Now you know a little more about this fantastic lure. Have fun fishing with the Hula Popper!
Below is a photo of a brand new Hula Popper, a 3/16oz Hula Popper, and an older Hula Popper with a ratty skirt that the elements have beaten to death.
and scroll down to the section discussing the Hula Popper
4 comments:
- admin said...
Lately I've been using what I refer to as a chug bug, they are also excellent top water lures for bass......
- May 10, 2008 at 6:32 AM
- Ernst said...
My trick with the Hula Popper is take the skirt off (will slide off the horizontal plastic stem) and poke a hole in a rubber worm (color does not matter) and glue it on with a rubber based cement. The worm will dangle and move around in the water as you pop it along the surface (but move it slowly - wait for the ripples to clear before you pop it again). The worm gives the Hula Popper added enticement. Go one step further and thread 10-12 test leader through the worm and add a hook at the end of the worm. Many bass (especially the big ones) will grab the worm (as though it is a mouse or other critter with a tail) and pull it under to drown it before swallowing it. With the hook through the worm, you have a quick opportunity to set the hook, if the fish only grabs the worm.
- October 6, 2008 at 9:50 PM
- Brent said...
I lost my favorite hula popper (a 2 1/4 inch white-belly frog pattern) to what must have been one huge bass last night. I fought this thing for a solid 10 minutes before it finally broke my line. Somewhere in Lower Mystic Lake is a fish with a 6 dollar piece of lip jewelry...
I've got a new one that I'm modifying at the moment. I'm using the same size and color pattern, but am replacing the skirt with white zonker strips (rabbit fur) for added "breathing" motion. If I notice a sizable uptick in hits, I'll post back here with details!
On a side note, it's nice to see a site like this. I'm a fairly liberal person who not only loves fishing and competitive shooting, but served in the Navy. We aren't all snobs!
- July 28, 2011 at 4:22 PM
- BassFishingDem said...
Rabbit fur seems like a decent mod to make to a topwater. The tail would end up having a quality similar to that of its chug n spit brethren, I suppose.
It's been a while since I've had one of mine tied on. Every time someone submits a comment on an older post, the unintended side effect is to remind me I should be fishing something else. The Hula Popper bite is far from over. I shouldn't let these opportunities go to waste. Thanks for jogging my memory.
- July 28, 2011 at 7:55 PM


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Liver Cancer
Anatomy of the liver. The liver is in the upper abdomen near the stomach, intestines, gallbladder, and pancreas. The liver has four lobes. Two lobes are on the front and two small lobes (not shown) are on the back of the liver. Click to see a larger diagram.
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Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. When cancer starts in the liver, it is called liver cancer. Each year in the United States, about 21,000 men and 8,000 women get liver cancer, and about 16,000 men and 8,000 women die from the disease. The percentage of Americans who get liver cancer has been rising for several decades.
To lower your risk for liver cancer, get vaccinated against Hepatitis B, get tested for Hepatitis C, and don't drink too much alcohol.
What Is the Liver?
The liver is the largest organ in the human body, located on the upper right side of the body, behind the lower ribs. The liver does many jobs, including—
- Storing nutrients.
- Removing waste products and worn-out cells from the blood.
- Filtering and processing chemicals in food, alcohol, and medications.
- Producing bile, a solution that helps digest fats and eliminate waste products.
What Causes Liver Cancer?
Many liver cancer cases are related to the hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus. More than 4 million people are living with chronic Hepatitis B or chronic Hepatitis C in the United States. Most people don't know they have the virus.
Other behaviors and conditions that increase risk for getting liver cancer are—
- Heavy alcohol use.
- Cirrhosis (scarring of the liver, which can also be caused by hepatitis and alcohol use).
- Obesity.
- Diabetes.
- Having hemochromatosis, a condition where the body takes up and stores more iron than it needs.
- Eating foods that have aflatoxin (a fungus that can grow on foods, such as grains and nuts that have not been stored properly).
What Are the Symptoms of Liver Cancer?
In its early stages, liver cancer may not have symptoms that can be seen or felt. However, as the cancer grows larger, people may notice one or more of these common symptoms. It's important to remember that these symptoms could also be caused by other health conditions. If you have any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor.
Liver cancer symptoms may include—
- Discomfort in the upper abdomen on the right side.
- A swollen abdomen.
- A hard lump on the right side just below the rib cage.
- Pain near the right shoulder blade or in the back.
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes).
- Easy bruising or bleeding.
- Unusual tiredness.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Loss of appetite.
- Weight loss for no known reason.
How Can I Reduce My Risk for Liver Cancer?
New liver cancer cases and deaths are on the rise in the United States. Rates of new liver cancer cases went up 38% from 2003 to 2012. Almost 23,000 people died from liver cancer in 2012. This is a 56% increase in deaths since 2003. Men died from liver cancer at more than twice the rate of women.
You can lower your risk of getting liver cancer in the following ways—
- Get vaccinated against Hepatitis B infection. The Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all infants at birth and for adults who may be at increased risk.
- Get tested for Hepatitis C, and get treated if you have it.
- Avoid drinking too much alcohol.
In the United States in 2013 (the most recent year numbers are available)—
- 21,143 men and 8,330 women were diagnosed with liver cancer.*
- 16,300 men and 7,732 women died from liver cancer.*
- Among men, Asian/Pacific Islander men had the highest rates of getting liver cancer (19.1 per 100,000 men), followed by Hispanic† men (19.0), black men (17.0), American Indian/Alaska Native men (12.8), and white men (10.8).
- Among women, Hispanic† women had the highest rates of getting liver cancer (7.5 per 100,000 women), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander women (6.8), American Indian/Alaska Native women (6.1), black women (5.3), and white women (3.9).
- Among Asian/Pacific Islander men, liver cancer was the fourth most common cancer and the second most common cause of cancer death.
- Among Asian/Pacific Islander women, liver cancer was the tenth most common cancer and the fifth most common cause of cancer death.
*Incidence counts cover about 99% of the U.S. population; death counts cover about 100% of the U.S. population. Use caution when comparing incidence and death counts.
†Hispanic origin is not mutually exclusive from race categories (white, black, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaska Native).
Data source: U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. United States Cancer Statistics: 1999–2013 Incidence and Mortality Web-based Report. Atlanta (GA): Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Cancer Institute; 2016. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/uscs.
More Information
- Blog post: I Have Liver Cancer, But You Don't Have To
- What You Need to Know About Liver Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
- Liver and Bile Duct Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
- Viral Hepatitis (CDC)
- Know More Hepatitis campaign (CDC)
- Know Hepatitis B campaign (CDC)
- CDC Statement on Liver Cancer and Hepatitis
- Hepatitis and Liver Cancer: A National Strategy for Prevention and Control of Hepatitis B and C (Institute of Medicine)
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Our team can set you up with a shopping cart and get your Metairie business selling online in no time. We work with setting you up with e-commerce solutions and develop a custom design for your store. This service is streamlined to get your business online the right way.
e-Commerce Solutions include: Shopping cart setup, custom design, and 2-4 hours phone support.
Search Engine Marketing & Advertising for the Metairie Area
Our team can set you up and manage your online PPC and other advertising ventures to ensure maximum exposure in cost effective campaigns. PPC campaigns can be managed in the top search engines and online advertising can be monitored 24/7.
SEM Marketing on: Google, Yahoo, and Bing.
Website Maintenance
One of the most important things when running a website is keeping the content fresh. Most business owners have little to no time to update their sites which leads to old content and visitor exits. We can keep your business up to date with monthly maintenance as well as providing additional visitor building work that benefits your sites tremendously.
Plans include: (2-40) hours of updates, software updates, and support. Contact us for pricing.
Branding & Corporate Identity for Metairie Businesses & Individuals
Our graphic designers specialize in creating logos and corporate identities that create a fresh image and brand for you and/or your business. All concepts are delivered in multiple resolutions and are print ready upon arrival. Our corporate identity package includes logo, letterhead, business cards, and envelopes.
We design: logos, letterheads, business cards, postcards, powerpoints, t-shirts, and more!
Print & Collateral
Our graphic designers create print and collateral solutions for you and/or your business. As the next step after graphic design, we service your printing needs. This service includes brochures, business cards, letterheads, envelopes, postcards, ads (all types), and more.
Printing Process: Non-gloss or glossy coating, prices bundled with order amount.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Our team of search engine optimization experts work with you in order to get your site higher in the organic search results in the most popular search engines. We work with you in building links, submitting to directories, and optimizing your content on your website to gain maximum search potential.
SEO Services: on-page optimization, link building, directory submission, and content creation
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