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Area teams making, not making grade
A break in the weather this week gave us more than a glimpse of the area's baseball and softball teams, and most of those teams opened some eyes — whether the reasons were positive or negative.
Among the positives were the baseball teams at Charleroi and California.
The Cougars have been very impressive as they have shown a penchant for finding ways to win under coach Luke Mollis, despite having a young team.
One thing that is very promising for Charleroi is a fairly young pitching staff. Mollis has several lively arms to turn to, which was evident this week when the Cougars played three games in as many days. Mollis didn't run out of pitching, even with a fourth game scheduled for Friday.
Charleroi is going with a lineup that features several freshmen and sophomores. That recipe usually leads to inconsistent play in the field and at the plate because of youth, which has been evident.
However, with a 4-3 record, including 3-1 in Section 2 AA, the Cougars clearly show signs of turning the corner from some recent disastrous seasons.
California, meanwhile, has been dominating at 8-0. Other than a hard-fought 7-6 9-inning win over Monessen, the Trojans have been stomping teams under first-year coach Nick Damico.
In its other seven wins, California has outscored the opposition 79-6, including 33-3 in two victories this week.
Unlike Charleroi, California's success is no surprise. The veteran-laden Trojans were among the favorites to win the Class A title this season and their play so far hasn't done anything to sway that opinion.
In softball, two programs showing some signs of hope are Charleroi and Belle Vernon Area.
Charleroi, under first-year coach Trey Tilghman, is 5-2 (3-1 in Section 4 AA). Outside of a two-game hiccup earlier in the week, the Lady Cougars have outscored the opposition 53-12 in their five wins.
It truly is impressive to see the dramatic change in the program in less than one year.
BVA, meanwhile had fallen on some tough times after a dominating 10-year playoff run under coach Tom Rodriguez.
After an uncharacteristic 8-12 season a year ago, the Lady Leps got out of the gate slow this season with an 0-6 start.
However, the team has rebounded to win its last three games, including an impressive 7-1 victory over rival Elizabeth Forward.
It will be interesting to see if BVA can keep the momentum going the rest of the way and sneak back into the playoff picture.
The negatives so far?
Two of the biggest disappointments have to be Monessen in both baseball and softball.
After making the playoffs for the first time in 26 seasons a year ago, Greyhounds baseball coach Bill Matush expected his team to contend in Section 2 A. He had several key returning players from last year's postseason squad.
So far that hasn't happened as Monessen is off to a sluggish 0-2 start in section play and 2-5 overall.
When the Greyhounds put that early-season scare into California, taking a 6-4 lead into the bottom of the seventh before eventually losing in 9 innings, it seemed like the team was going to live up to preseason expectations.
There is still time to right the ship, but the Greyhounds have to get it going and do so quickly.
The Lady Greyhounds, meanwhile, are off to a 1-6 start that has seen the team get outscored 54-8 in its five losses. Its only victory was an 11-10 slugfest against winless California.
A year ago, Monessen went 8-9 and just missed the playoffs. The bulk of that team is back this season.
Although it is early, much more was expected out of the Lady Greyhounds.
And coach Bo Teets has to hope his team gets things turned around Monday against a Frazier team that is in the thick of the race for the section crown.
Seems like a daunting task.
Jeff Oliver is a sports editor for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 724-684-2666 or email@example.com.


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Accepting commissions
I'm stealing this idea from ( ), since I'm too darn old to find a normal summer-job. So in order to pay for my English teaching-education I'm doing now, I thought it would be a nice idea to spend my spare time on making commissions. Everyone will be happy! World peace will be achieved!
About the commissions:
I can leave the picture uncolored but with inked lines so you can color them yourself, or I can use my copic markers to make a complete picture with color and all.
I'm no star at backgrounds, so it's best if I don't make those. But if you've got a picture of your own I can mix them together.
1 Normal and colored: $13,-
1 Normal without colors: $10,-
1 Chibi and colored: $6,-
1 Chibi without colors: $4,-
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When asking for a commission I need some information about the character.
Preferably I'd like a reference picture, otherwise I'll have an accurate description of your demands which includes:
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-Their (type of) clothes.
-Physical features such as build and expression.
Or you can leave it to me to make up something nice. :3
I won't do:
-Tail and ears are fine, but I won't go further in the furry direction.
-No freaky fetish stuff either.
There is one problem: I can't use PayPal because their way of treating customers is terrible. Somehow they think I'm a terrorist because someone from Iraq tried logging into my Paypal, resulting in them demanding I prove otherwise. (Great service, PayPal, really customer friendly and all)
...So since Paypal is not an option and I'm not very familiar with sending money. I heard of Google Wallet being an option among others, although I haven't tried it yet.
Is there anyone who is familiar with non-PayPal methods of on-line payment?

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Audionite is the stage name and project of Szymon Rabowickz, a 25-year old from Berlin who started his career as a producer and began making music 7 years ago. With a huge span of influences he discovered dance music very late so he refuses to stick to the rules and rightly so. After acting all the years behind the curtains releasing stuff on "small" labels, his final breakthrough and deciding moment happened when Boys Noize got to know his music. He quickly decided to sign the talented artist and bring out some of his tracks ASAP.
This is his mix for Rara Aves, a concept and clubnight put together by Henzel & Disco Nova in collab with the Melkweg in Amsterdam: Electro meets Techno.


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February 26, 2009
On Campus game development organization recieves noteriety for game QuantumS.
ACM Gamebuilders, a student organization dedicated to game development, were recently featured in article at gamecareerguide.com. The article focused on their recently developed game QuantumS. The group plans on entering the game in the Independent Game Festival.
Read the article @ http://www.gamecareerguide.com/features/708/rapidfire_student_postmortem_.php
Learn more about the ACM Gamebuilders @ http://www.acm.uiuc.edu/gahttp://www.acm.uiuc.edu/gamebuilders/index.htmlmebuilders/index.html
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February 22, 2009
Video games in virtual environments geographically bridge educational barriers and complement traditional teaching; Experts explain
Playing and studying are not incompatible activities. A team of researchers from Madrid's Complutense University (UCM) looks to integrating virtual graphic adventures into online education platforms and analyzes the educational and technological aspects that they should have to promote expansion.
Read the full article and other related articles @ ScienceDaily: Video Game News from this link http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090210134746.htm
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February 20, 2009
In Japan, the Gaming Industry is hit by the worsening economy
Sega's Japanese main branch Tuesday (February, 10) that it will close 110 arcades, cancel some games in development and seek to lay off 18 percent of its staff. In a series of press releases, the game publisher said that these cost-cutting moves come in anticipation of its recording an annual loss of 25 billion yen (about $238 million) during the fiscal year that will end March 31.For more details check out: http://blog.wired.com/games/2009/02/sega-layoffs.html
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February 11, 2009
Play Differently Against the CPU? Research Says So.
Dr. Krach and Prof. Dr. Kircher from the University of Marburg, Germany, led the research team that found playing games against a computer activates different brain areas from those activated when playing against a human opponent.
Read the full article and other related articles @ ScienceDaily: Video Game News
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February 6, 2009
Upcoming Local Gaming Events
Here are a few Gaming Events that are being held this month.
Winter War is Champaign-Urbana, IL's annual adventure gaming convention. Winter War started as a small event organized by the Conflict Simulation Society on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1974.
Being held Feb. 6 - 8 @ Hawthorn Suites in Champaign, Il
For more information see: http://www.winterwar.org/
Show Me Your Moves 9 (SMYM9)
February 7th 2009
SMYM9 is a Super Smash Bros Melee Tournament. It features Singles and Doubles Pools and Brackets.
Being Held at:
Top Floor of McKinley Church and Foundation
809 South Fifth Street
Champaign, IL
Entry Fees:
Venue Fee: $5
Singles : $10
Doubles: $20
For more Information see:http://www.smashbrosmelee.com/showthread.php?t=194476
Gaming and Learning Expo
Sat. Feb. 28th
This event is sponsored by Park Ridge Public Library, the Friends of the Library, and the Park Ridge Teen Center and is being held at Maine South High School, Park Ridge, IL.
If you're interested in exploring video games and learning, attend the Gaming and Learning Expo! Event includes featured speakers, Game Designer meet-and-greets, Information tables from area universities including DePaul University, DeVry University, and Flashpoint Academy, and Hands-on gaming arcade including Rock Band, Wii Fit, DDR, and much, much more.
Admission is FREE!
For more information see: http://videogamesandlearning.wordpress.com/


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Caucasian twistout?
After having no luck braiding my hair to create more controllable waves, I have turned to overnight twist outs. While braids created weird and unatural looking waves, I attempted a twist out last night and woke up to beautiful natural looking waves.
This was wonderful however, I am looking for a way to better keep frizz away. I have watched multiple how-to videos on how to do a twist out affectively but many of the videos seem geared towards ethnic hair that doesn't resemble my own hair's texture.
Have any women with 2b/c hair done a twist out before? If so, what products did you use, if any, and how did it work for you?
In all honesty hair products should be about hair texture and not skin color. Most company's just slap a African woman's face on a bottle and claim it works just for them.
To reduce frizz when you take down the twists apply a little bit of oil to your hands.
Keep in mind that ingredients make up products and ingredients aren't geared towards anyone. Products are always targeted to X group but remember that it's just marketing. Even products marketed for curly hair...aside from a few moisturizing agents, they aren't much different than those targeted for straight.
I agree to use a little oil or a non-waterbased cream to undo the twists. Also sleeping with a satin/silk scarf (or pillowcase) will reduce flyaways greatly.
I agree with the previous posters. Also make sure that twists are 100% dry when you take them down or they will frizz.
I have 3a hair and I'd love to do twist outs but my problem is that while they look great 3/4 of the way down, they don't stay twisted (or braided) at the bottom. Should I use more gel? The bottom gets all frizzy and messy.
Please chime in if you have a suggestion. :wave:
Use a little bit more gel towards your ends and be very gentle when you undo the twist.
I have 3b/3c hair, am Caucasian and I've been able to make the twist out work, though I have had mixed results based on big or small I make my twists. I really just use my same old leave in conditioners and gel when doing it.
I find that if I focus on making my hair smooth before twisting -- meaning taking a section if hair, smoothing the product on and perhaps even combing it through my hair -- I get less frizz when I take my twists out.
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1. Re: Utility of building JavaDocs IndexLuckys Nov 26, 2012 6:04 PM (in response to 975753)All utility application's installation guides would have a section "Building Javadocs Indexes", perhaps you are looking in the Quick Install Guide.
Use buildJavadocsIndex.cmd | sh found under "bin" subfolder of SPLEBASE.
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Online Health Chat with Dr. Jeffrey M. Goldberg
July 20, 2011
Cleveland_Clinic_Host: Given the intricate nature of the human reproductive system, it's not surprising that approximately one in every six couples will be unable to conceive a child after trying for one year. Cleveland Clinic fertility experts provide the full range of state-of-the-art services for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, including in vitro fertilization. In this chat, Cleveland Clinic infertility specialist Dr. Jeffrey M Goldberg provides answers on in vitro fertilization, sterilization reversal, infertility surgery, and general infertility questions.
Jeffrey Goldberg, MD, received his medical degree from The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School in Newark, N.J. in 1983. He completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., and a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, where he remained on faculty until joining Cleveland Clinic in 1991. Currently, he is Head of the Section of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Cleveland Clinic and holds the rank of professor at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. He is also the director of the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship program.
Dr. Goldberg is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and subspecialty board-certified in reproductive endocrinology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. His clinical interests are advanced endoscopic surgery, microsurgical tubal anastomosis, in vitro fertilization, and reproductive endocrinology. His research interests include endometriosis, reproductive surgery, and the effect of bariatric surgery on fertility.
Dr. Goldberg has published more than 200 scientific articles, abstracts, and book chapters and has co-authored two books on gynecologic endoscopic surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, The American Societies for Reproductive Endocrinologists and Reproductive Surgeons, and The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. He is the chair of the American Society of Reproductive Surgeons Practice Committee and serves as an ad hoc reviewer for several journals, including Fertility and Sterility, The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Human Reproduction.
He was co-recipient of the Computerworld Smithsonian Research Innovation Award for robotic surgery, received the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists National Faculty Award for excellence in resident education, and has been selected as a Top Doc in Cleveland and Best Doctors in America since 2001.
To make an appointment with Dr. Goldberg or any of the specialists in the Fertility Center at Cleveland Clinic, please call 216.444.6601. You can also visit us online at clevelandclinic.org/obgyn.
Cleveland_Clinic_Host: Welcome to our Online Health Chat with Dr. Jeffrey M. Goldberg. We are thrilled to have him here today for this chat. Let's begin with some of your questions.
Improving success rates
danielle: I went through IVF 20 years ago and did not conceive. Have the fertility treatment options (medications, IUI, IVF) improved since the late 1980s?
Dr_Jeffrey_Goldberg: In vitro fertilization (IVF) success rates have dramatically improved in the past 20 years, from under 10 percent to over 35 percent per cycle on average. Pregnancy rates with frozen embryos have also gone way up. In addition, ancillary procedures, such as intra cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) for severe male factor infertility, have only become available within the past 10 years. Another improvement is that most of the medications can now be given as subcutaneous injections (under the skin with a tiny needle) versus intramuscular injections which required someone to give the shot in the "butt" muscle.
AliseC: Artificial Insemination success rates seem very low. How can you increase success rates?
Dr_Jeffrey_Goldberg: First, we have to put things in perspective. The monthly pregnancy rate in the fertile population is only about 20 percent. The monthly pregnancy rate with unexplained infertility is 2 percent to 3 percent. Treatment with artificial intrauterine insemination (IUI) alone is of little benefit. Combining IUI with an oral fertility drug, such as Clomid® (clomiphene) or Femara® (letrozole) yields about a 10 percent pregnancy rate per cycle. This is typically tried for up to six cycles, at which time we may continue the IUIs, substituting the more potent injectable fertility drugs for pregnancy rates of up to 20 percent per treatment cycle, i.e., back to the normal baseline rate. This is usually tried up to three cycles before moving on to IVF.
boomboom: I have gone through all the tests to see why I am not able to get pregnant, with no explanation. We have tried artificial insemination three times without any luck. My husband has passed all his tests also. What do you recommend?
Dr_Jeffrey_Goldberg: Assuming you have unexplained infertility, artificial intrauterine insemination (IUI) alone is no better than timed intercourse. Adding a fertility drug like Clomid® to IUI for three to six cycles, based on your age, would be the recommendation. If unsuccessful, seek a consultation with a reproductive endocrinologist.
please_help: When the doctors talk about the size of follicles, what does that mean in terms of chance of success?
Dr_Jeffrey_Goldberg: The follicles are the cysts within the ovaries that contain the eggs. The follicles grow as the eggs mature. The follicle ruptures at ovulation and the egg is released. We measure the size of each follicle every few days when women are taking injectable fertility drugs in preparation for IUI or IVF in order to adjust the medication dose according to the responsiveness of the ovaries and to time the IUI or egg collection optimally. Ideally, we want two to four mature eggs for IUI. Too many can increase the risk for multiple pregnancy and over-stimulate the ovaries. We hope to retrieve 10 to 20 eggs for IVF.
play_on: A fertility book I'm reading talks about "embryo glue" to help implantation. They suggest using "particular types of culture media" that actually coat the embryo with these sticky proteins so it "glues" itself to the endometrium until it implants. Do you use this? Would you suggest this if the first IVF attempt fails?
Dr_Jeffrey_Goldberg: There are some studies that used "embryo glue," usually hyaluronic acid, to increase embryo implantation in the uterus. However, it really doesn't work well, and most labs -- including ours -- don't use it. There are no "tricks" to improve implantation, which is the rate-limiting step in the IVF process. Part of the limitation is due to the fact that a high percentage of embryos are genetically abnormal naturally, and "embryo glue" won't overcome that.
go_ahead: How many 'tries' before giving up? At what point do you tell your patient that there is no hope? I have 10 failed 'attempts' (IVF and IUI's). Is it realistic to keep trying?
Dr_Jeffrey_Goldberg: This is a difficult question to answer. I like to meet with patients after each failed cycle to review it and discuss the next treatment plan. I feel patients need realistic expectations, and I tell them what their chances are with another attempt. They can then make an informed decision regarding whether they wish to keep trying. Many patients run out of emotional and financial reserves before we advise that they stop trying.
Tubal ligation reversal or IVF
cheers: I have had my tubes tied. What are my options for getting pregnant again?
Dr_Jeffrey_Goldberg: There are two options, tubal ligation reversal and IVF. The former is an outpatient surgical procedure under general anesthesia. A 2-inch side-to-side incision is made just above the pubic bone. The ends of the blocked tubes are opened and reconnected under an operating microscope. Assuming there is an adequate length of normal tube to repair, and there are no other infertility factors, the pregnancy rate is essentially the same as the general fertile population.
IVF involves about a month of daily injections of fertility drugs to stimulate multiple eggs to mature (instead of the one egg that is ovulated each month normally). The woman is monitored with ultrasounds of the ovaries and blood estrogen levels every few days while on the medications. Once the eggs are mature, they are collected with a vaginal ultrasound-guided needle. It takes about 15 minutes, and the patient is under anesthesia so there is no discomfort. The eggs are then fertilized with the partner's sperm in the lab, and the embryos (fertilized eggs) are placed in the uterus with a small catheter through the cervix three to five days later. The number of embryos transferred is based on the woman's age, the number and quality of available embryos, and prior attempts. Any additional embryos that are developing normally may be frozen for later use.
Ella: We have been TTC for 1.5 years. We have been to a fertility specialist who thinks I have endometriosis (one 2.5 cm persistent possible chocolate cyst and pain during month). Otherwise healthy (egg health perfect, AMH perfect, progesterone is 11.6, I am ovulating and HSG was fine). My husband has male factor infertility (2 SAs: 1-3 million/ML concentration, 3-7.5 million count, 20 percent motility, and 4 percent to 6 percent morphology). The doctor recommended IVF and we have chosen not to pursue that. Is there any benefit to me having laparoscopy to achieve pregnancy? I have put it off because my pain is tolerable, and I don't want to have surgery unless necessary
Dr_Jeffrey_Goldberg: Endometriosis is diagnosed and treated by laparoscopy as an outpatient. Treatment may relieve pain and improve fertility. I would agree with your doctor that IVF is your best treatment option if your husband's semen analysis can't be significantly improved. In this case, treating the endometriosis first won't improve your chances with IVF, so there would be no benefit, especially since you don't have bad pain.
Ella: If I have the laparoscopy, how likely will the endometriosis reappear and how soon could that start to happen? And with his male factor infertility, will my surgery even help us conceive?
Dr_Jeffrey_Goldberg: Endometriosis is a progressive disease that can get worse until menopause, at which time it regresses. It may recur following complete surgical removal, but it's usually not rapidly progressive. I recommend that women with endometriosis take birth control pills to keep the disease suppressed whenever they are not pregnant or trying to conceive. Laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis may improve fertility if there is also a mild male factor. More severe male factor infertility is best treated by IVF. In that case, we would advise treatment of endometriosis only if there is a large endometriosis cyst (endometrioma).
Ella: You mentioned laparoscopy isn't necessary if we do IVF. What if we choose not to do IVF? With his male factor infertility, how much would laparoscopy help us, if at all?
Dr_Jeffrey_Goldberg: The chance for success with severe male factor infertility is low even with a normal fertile female partner. I don't suspect that treating the endometriosis would substantially improve the odds of conception.
Male Infertility
AliseC: In dealing with male infertility, what are the common treatments? I have heard that Clomid® is a standard treatment. How does that compare to how women are treated with the same drug?
Dr_Jeffrey_Goldberg: Treatments for male infertility may include antibiotics for infection, surgery to relieve blocks in the sperm ducts, and hormones, which may include Clomid®, to correct specific abnormalities. Clomid® is not very effective for unexplained male infertility. Since most male infertility is unexplained, the usual treatments are artificial insemination if the numbers are adequate or IVF if they are too low.
kronos: Is there a more effective drug than Clomid® to use with artificial insemination?
Dr_Jeffrey_Goldberg: There are three types of fertility drugs that are used in combination with artificial intrauterine insemination (IUI) for unexplained infertility. Clomid® is usually the first-line treatment. It is given daily by mouth for five days. Femara® is used exactly as Clomid®, but it works through a different mechanism. Both increase the monthly pregnancy rate from about 2 percent with unexplained infertility to about 10 percent with IUI. Both have about a 5 percent to 10 percent risk for twins.
The gonadotropin drugs, FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), are given as a daily injection -- similar to an insulin shot -- for about a week. The patients are monitored with vaginal ultrasounds and blood estrogen levels to adjust the dose according to the response and to time the IUI when the eggs are mature. The pregnancy rate per cycle is up to 20 percent, similar to the fertile population, but with a 25 percent chance for multiple pregnancy. The majority of the multiples are twins, but triplets or more are possible, as is the ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. The injectable drugs are also expensive, and the required monitoring adds to the cost.
red_aster: I've read that Clomid® can negatively affect cervical mucus. Does this reverse once a patient has stopped taking Clomid®? Is this also a problem with Femara®?
Dr_Jeffrey_Goldberg: While Clomid® may negatively affect cervical mucus, it may not be of any clinical concern. We stopped doing post-coital (after sex) tests to look at the sperm in the cervical mucus more than 15 years ago, as it was totally useless for predicting pregnancy or guiding fertility treatment. In any case, Femara® does not affect the cervical mucus. The bigger concern with Clomid® is that it may make the uterine lining less receptive. Femara® avoids that, but studies comparing the two medications found similar pregnancy rates.
General Questions
mi532: Does acupuncture work for infertility?
Dr_Jeffrey_Goldberg: We offer acupuncture as a technique to help patients deal with the stress of going through infertility treatment, but not as a fertility-promoting treatment itself. The poor quality studies yielded mixed results. Some showed higher pregnancy rates, some no difference, and one even showed lower pregnancy rates.
bethj: How critical is diet to embryo quality; for example, eating many fruits and vegetables, no caffeine, etc.?
Dr_Jeffrey_Goldberg: There are no good data to support the concept of a "fertility diet." It is recommended that alcohol and caffeine be limited, and both partners need to stop smoking. All women attempting to conceive should be taking a folic acid (foliate) supplement to reduce the risk of certain birth defects. Women at the extremes of weight have reduced fertility, so attempting to get to an ideal weight may be helpful.
london_tower: What role does weight play (both being overweight or underweight) in infertility? Is it the same for men and women?
Dr_Jeffrey_Goldberg: Extremes of weight, both under and over, reduce fertility in both men and women.
down_town: How does a couple choose a fertility specialist or institution? What do you look for? For example, why would I choose the Cleveland Clinic over another program?
Dr_Jeffrey_Goldberg: You should check to see that the fertility doctors are board certified reproductive endocrinologists. This means they have spent several years obtaining additional training in infertility beyond a general OB/GYN residency. You can check the national IVF registry to see the number of cycles performed annually and the success rates by the women's age.
The Cleveland Clinic has six boarded reproductive endocrinologists and also has one of the few male infertility specialists in the country. We offer the full range of reproductive services for both male and female infertility, including medications, IUI, and IVF. We are internationally known for our surgical experience. Our members have written several textbooks, serve on the board of the reproductive societies, and are actively involved in research to continue to improve outcomes. We also have many locations for patient convenience, as well as specially trained nurses for patient education and emotional support.
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WLC heartbeat and failure detection time
Hi board,
I have a question regarding the failure detection time for an AP, if the corresponding WLC becomes unavailable.
We're talking about the current 7.2 release here - so no "old" technotes (<5.0) please :-))
I don't completely understand the software configuration guide, the available technotes and some Cisco Live Slides regarding this topic.
Also the current software configuration guide (7.2) doesn't explain the new fields "AP Retransmit Count" and "AP Retransmit Interval".... it's just stated that these values may be configured, but not the impact and the functionality.
So here's how I understand the functionality:
In this example I used the following values:
- AP heartbeat timeout: 3 seconds
- Local mode AP fast heartbeat: 1 second
- AP primary discovery timeout: 30 seconds (but this is not important in this context, I guess)
The AP probes the WLC every "AP heartbeat timeout" (3 seconds) with an echo request.
First question: How long does the AP wait for a response from the WLC? If I understand it correctly, the value "heartbeat timeout" is more or less something like the "hello intervall" (HSRP, EIGRP, OSPF).... but what's the dead time here?
When the WLC doesn't answer to the echo request, the AP starts sending fast heartbeat messages (every 1 second "Local mode AP fast heartbeat")
Second question: What is the dead interval for those fast messages?
After three failed fast heartbeats (at least I think it's three of them .... there's no document I know stating how much fast heartbeats need to fail), the AP switches to the backup controller.
What I want to achieve is something like a simple convergence time calculation, like everyone knows from routing, STP and so on :-)
- What is the failure detection time? (heartbeat timeout + <x> times fast heartbeat + .... I don't know)
- After the failure detection time, what's the needed time to change to the 2nd controller - performing a join, configuration and run state (assuming same config, same SW).... I know - this is kinda hard to answer.... so I'm already glad with the first question ("failure detection time).
Perhaps we can develop this together and create some kind of document here - I think a good document explaining this is needed.
At least I'm not aware of any document explaining this without leaving some open questions. I read some sections of RFC5415 (CAPWAP) as well - but this explained not all of it :-)
So I would be really grateful for some input regarding this topic.
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In the first part of my talk, I will present a way to address a special kind of interference called self-interference, an interference from a node to itself. Specifically, the self-interference that arises from making multi-antenna radios fully flexible. Existing multiple antenna techniques are inflexible; they use all of their antennas for either transmission or reception, as in multiple input multiple output (MIMO) and interference alignment techniques. I will first motivate the need to make wireless nodes flexible. If a wireless node can allocate some of its antennas for transmission and the remaining for reception, then it can improve its efficiency. The exact allocation changes based on link quality, network topology and traffic demand. We call this design FlexRadio. Then, I will present a self-interference cancellation mechanism to deal with the interference from FelxRadio's transmitting antennas at its receiving antennas. I will show that FlexRadio can outperform any existing multiple antenna technology; MIMO, full duplex, multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) and interference alignment. I will also present a way to design FlexRadio and show preliminary results from our prototype.
In the second part of my talk, I will motivate the need to have powerful nodes in a network to help out low power and mobile devices cope with interference. Existing interference mitigating techniques such as interference alignment assume all nodes to be equi-capable and stationary. I will present RobinHood, which enables powerful access points to help out less powerful and mobile devices. RobinHood can achieve 6X throughput gain over perfect time division multiple access (TDMA) and 24X gain over WiFi.
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Biography of Kannan Srinivasan:
Kannan Srinivasan is an Assistant Professor in the department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Ohio State University (OSU). He graduated with a Ph.D from Stanford University in 2010 and was a post doctoral researcher at the University of Texas at Austin for a year before joining OSU. He has won multiple awards; Excellent performance award from OSU-CSE, NSF CAREER Award in 2013, Best Paper Runner-Up at IPSN 2013,Best Paper Award at MobiCom 2010, Best Paper Runner-Up at MobiCom 2013, Best Demo Award at MobiCom 2010, Fellowship from Stanford-ECE and a Presidential Award from Oklahoma State University. His work on wireless in-band full duplex broke a century-old belief that a wireless cannot send and receive on the same frequency simultaneously. This work got significant media attention and had both the theory and systems communities revisit the first principles. It's being commercialized by a Stanford start-up company.


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Last month I was one of 15 #SundaySupper Tastemakers invited to experience a 2-day farm to fork tour with the Florida Beef Council. During the 2-day event we were immersed into the Florida cattle industry. We learned about raising beef cattle in Florida through educational sessions with the University of Florida professors as well as professionals in the beef industry.
Additionally, we had the unique opportunity to tour cattle ranches and get up close and personal with some Florida cows. We were fortunate to meet and spend time with some of the hard-working ranching families who raise beef cattle in Florida. Below is the lovely Hobby family of Rockin' H Ranch in Levy County, FL. What a great time we had at their ranch.
There was also a mini cooking competition. My Team included Isabel of Family Foodie and founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, as well as the very talented Katie of Katie's Cucina. We came in a close 2nd with our Greek Bowl recipe!
Our hosts also treated us to an amazing dinner on the Suwannee River, and a real Florida breakfast too. The food was sooo good y'all! We know how to eat down here in Florida!
Just a few Beef Facts
- All cows are grass fed. Grass finished means the cow has only eaten grass during its lifetime.
- There is not enough land in the US to support raising all grass finished cows. We need to feed beef cows a well-balanced combination of grain and grass in order to sustain the supply of beef in our country.
- The grain ranchers feed to cattle is carefully formulated to ensure a well-balanced and nutritious diet. It was clear, the health of the animal is a top priority, and farmers and ranchers are feeding the world more effectively than ever.
- Beef has minimal hormones. There is more estrogen in 1 serving of cabbage than there is in 1 serving of hormone injected beef.
- Beef is heart healthy! Eating lean beef as part of a heart-healthy diet and lifestyle can lower LDL (bad) cholesterol by up to 10% as much as any other recommended heart-healthy diet.
- Beef is a low calorie protein source. You have to consume 6 Tbsp. of peanut butter containing 564 calories to equal the 25g of protein found in 3 oz of beef with only 154 calories.
I am so thankful to the farmers and ranchers who work tirelessly to ensure we have fresh, healthy, unprocessed food to eat. I can't imagine a world without them!
I'd like to thank the Florida Beef Council as well as the UF professors, Florida beef cattle ranchers, and beef industry professionals for taking time out of their busy schedules to host the #FLBeefImmersion weekend in order to educate us about the importance of beef and the cattle industry in Florida. To learn more about the beef industry, please visit the Florida Beef Council and take a look around. There is a lot of great information.
Now that you know beef is a healthy addition to your diet, be sure to add the ingredients for my Greek Bowl recipe to your shopping list. You are going to fall in love with these meatballs! This recipe was inspired by my very popular Mediterranean Meatballs Gyro Sandwich recipe. Visit that recipe for step-by-step photos that show you how to make the meatballs, as well as the Tzatziki sauce used in this recipe.
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Greek Bowl with Meatballs over Couscous
Published 09/08/2016
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated cucumber
- 1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1/4 cup dry Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
- 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Cucumber Tomato Salad
- 1 cup finely diced cucumbers
- 1 cup finely diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf Italian parsley
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup couscous
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- salt & pepper to taste
- Feta cheese
- Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
- Combine 1 cup Greek yogurt with 1/4 cup grated cucumber, 1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and stir to combine. Give it a taste and adjust the flavors to your liking. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound ground chuck, 1/4 cup dry Italian breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper.
- Mix well to combine and then form into meatballs. I use a medium size scoop to get them uniform in size, or if I'm away from home I have even used a 1/8 measure cup to measure the meat and then roll into a ball. Place them on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake in the pre-heated oven for about 10 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your meatballs.
- While the meatballs are cooking, dice 1 cup cucumbers, 1 cup tomatoes, 1/2 cup red onions, and a tablespoon of flat leaf parsley and combine in a serving dish. Salt & pepper to taste.
- When the meatballs are cooked through, remove them from the oven to rest.
- While the meatballs are resting, bring 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon butter, & 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup couscous, cover, and remove from the heat. Let stand for 4 minutes and then fluff with a fork. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lemon into the couscous and adjust the salt & pepper to your liking.
- Assemble: Spoon 1/2 cup couscous into each of 4 serving bowls. Top with about a 1/4 cup of the tomato cucumber salad and 4 meatballs. Sprinkle on a tablespoon of Feta cheese (or as much as you like) and drizzle with Tzatziki sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and enjoy!
Prep Time: 15 mins.
Total time: 30 mins.
Tags: Mediterranean Meatballs, Greek Bowl, Beef, Meatballs, Greek, Couscous, Easy Recipe, Tzatziki Sauce, Feta Cheese, Florida Beef


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With the Medicare-eligible population expected to exceed 72 million Americans over the next three decades, the Medicare market promises a golden once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for insurance agents and brokers.
As an insurance agent certified to sell these Medicare Advantage and Medigap policies, you'll be helping Americas seniors make one of the most important decisions regarding their health care. Youll be guiding them through the often-times confusing maze of Medicare options.
1. Examine Your Market
The Medicare market is booming, but its not the same everywhere. In fact, 10 states account for nearly half of Americas senior market.
If you want to maximize your investment in the Medicare market, you need to take the time to identify the right market for you and remember that youre not limited to your home state.
Technology allows agents who live on a farm in Wyoming or Alaska to serve health insurance shoppers in Florida and Texas. Some people may prefer a local broker. But with most agents unwilling or unable to afford the cost of home visits, Medicare plans are increasingly being purchased online or over the phone.
So choose the right states you want to target, then get licensed in those states.
Hint: its now much easier to get licensed in additional states. Just visit the National Insurance Producer Registry website (www.NIPR.com) to learn how easy it is.
2. Identify the Insurance Carriers You Want to Represent
Even though many long-time Medicare Advantage and Medigap insurance carriers have backed away from offering these policies as a result of the new regulations, there are still insurance carriers operating in the field.
The way they contract work and the commissions they pay can vary, so it's important to do your research before making any decision on the carriers you want to represent. Depending upon the state in which you live, the leading carriers in the Medicare Advantage and Medigap field include such highly regarded companies as Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Coventry Advantage Rx, Humana, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Kaiser Permanente.
Check with insurance agent forums and your agents in your local association of health underwriters (AHU) to get feedback and reviews on the best Medicare Advantage and Medigap carriers in your target states.
3. Get Certified to Sell Medicare Advantage Policies
Your basic health insurance license is not enough to Medicare Advantage (Part C) or Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) plans.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires that all licensed sales representatives, agents and brokers also complete a CMS certification program and receive certification before they can start marketing those two Medicare products.
If youre not currently certified with CMS, you can still market Medigap (Medicare Supplement) plans as long as you have a valid health insurance license.
One reason that we recommend you investigate Medicare Advantage carriers in your target states is that some insurance carriers will pay the costs of the certification for its agents.
In order to receive certification, an insurance agent must demonstrate an understanding of important Medicare principles and regulations:
A final exam is required, and agents must receive a minimum score of 85 in order to pass and receive their CMS certification. Applicants may take the final exam up to three times to obtain the minimum score. Because there are frequent changes and amendments to CMS rules and regulations, agents must typically undergo recertification every year.
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Of course, once you've successfully completed the certification process, there's still a lot of work ahead of you.
Successfully selling any insurance instrument requires an in-depth understanding of each product. The same principle holds for Medicare-related plans perhaps, even more so.
Although all Medicare Advantage plans must provide certain required coverage, insurance carriers do have leeway to adjust or increase certain provisions of their Medicare Advantage plan. Because enrollees are typically locked into their policy for at least a year a time, you need to make sure that they understand the specific Medicare plans theyre buying.
The process of providing your clients with the very best coverage to meet each one's unique needs requires patience, compassion and the ability to answer questions clearly and completely. Many factors go into the final decision, including physician preferences, prescription drug coverage, and financial considerations.
Fortunately, the best insurance companies, such as those listed above, offer comprehensive training and support so that their agents are equipped with first-rate knowledge and support. In addition, it is easy to find companies that can provide Internet and e-mail marketing support and sales lead generation to help you reach a wide market.
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Finally, you need to start looking for your Medicare Advantage and Medigap prospects.
Just like traditional insurance marketing, you need to go out there and bring in the business. Fortunately, agents and brokers have powerful tools at their disposal, which will help them connect with seniors (or their family) who are in the market for Medicare-related insurance coverage:
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The founder of a community group said she was "flabbergasted" after being told she was not allowed to leave leaflets in a public library.
Ros Kane, organiser and founder of the Leytonstone-based News from Nowhere Club, visited Leyton Library in High Road last week following its recent £1million refurbishment, only to be told by staff there was "no space for community leaflets".
Ms Kane said she has been able to leave promotional information in libraries since the group, which hosts discussions guest speakers, formed 19 years ago.
But she said she has now been told only council leaflets are permitted.
She said: "I went to offer our latest calendar of events and found, not only that we could not use the notice board, but that non-council leaflets of any kind were not being accepted, even on file.
"I was absolutely flabbergasted. This is the first time I have ever been told my leaflets are not welcome.
"We're volunteers, we're not looking for commercial gain.
"The role of the library is to be an information point but they want the library to look neat and tidy.
"There's no excuse, they have lots of space."
Lord Peter Hennessy, a prominent historian, is a member of the club and he believes a place must be reserved in libraries for community information.
He said: "A sense of community is a precious gift in any locality and Waltham Forest has a fine record in seeking to develop and sustain such a spirit in our Borough.
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Voluntary Action Waltham Forest, an umbrella organisation working to support the voluntary and community sector in the borough, agrees.
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She said: "Ros is totally justified in complaining about this. All groups should be able to share their community leaflets at the library.
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The court of appeal, dismissing the case, ruled that the Ministry of Defence had not unlawfully discriminated against the Nepalese soldiers in terms of pay, pensions and benefits. Representatives of the Gurkhas said they would continue their battle, possibly in the European court or by seeking legislation.
The Gurkhas claimed that large differences in pension entitlements and pay during leave and restrictions on accompaniment by wives and family breached human rights laws and the Race Relations Act.
Gurkhas retire after a maximum of 17 years of service with a pension of £91 a month - which the government says is in line with living costs in Nepal.
Lord Justice Simon Brown acknowledged that the Gurkhas had fought for Britain for nearly 200 years, adding, "Their valour is legendary".
However, he said the Gurkhas "serve, and after service are pensioned, on terms wholly different from those applying to the rest of Her Majesty's forces".
He said although Gurkhas' pensions were smaller than those paid to other British soldiers, a Gurkha rifleman with 15 years service earned a higher pension than a Nepalese bank clerk's salary. A retired corporal received a pension only £3 a month less than the salary of a Royal Nepalese army captain.
When the Gurkhas, some as young as 33, returned home on retirement, they were paid their pension immediately and were offered education for a new career, he said.
"It can of course be said that it is only because they are Nepalese that the Gurkhas will be retiring to Nepal and living there more cheaply than their British counterparts," the judge said. "But I reject entirely the proposition that they are therefore to be regarded as unjustifiably less well treated on the ground of their nationality."
The judge noted with disapproval that Gurkhas historically had been allowed only three years' service accompanied by their spouses. The Ministry of Defence said in June that it is reviewing this ruling.
"It is greatly to be hoped that the full review now promised ... will be speedily implemented and that its outcome will improve the married Gurkhas' lot in future," the judge said.
Lawyers for the Gurkhas said they will not appeal today's ruling, but are working on a fresh case that will challenge the government to improve Gurkhas' pensions.
"We believe that in the end justice will prevail and Gurkhas must be treated equally with British soldiers," said Padam Bahadur Gurung, president of the Gurkha Army Ex-Servicemen's Organisation. "We will not give up the fight until we have ended this discrimination against Gurkhas."
When Britain handed Hong Kong back to China in 1997, the Gurkhas' base was moved to southern Britain and their pay increased to match that of British soldiers. But during leave periods in Nepal, Gurkhas are paid only 5% of their salary.


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SPRINGDALE Shiloh Christian had little trouble spreading the wealth during the its 47-7 win over Lonoke in the 3A state quarterfinals on Friday night at Champions Stadium.
Five of their six touchdowns in the first half came through the air, all to different receivers. Those scoring strikes also came from two different sources, as the Saints (11-1) went on to set the final margin before the half.
The Saints defense also had a dominating night, holding the Jackrabbits (10-2) to only 244 yards, 140 of which came in the second half. None of it came on the ground.
Offensively, defensively, they just dominated us, said Lonoke coach Jeff Jones. They hit us in the mouth, and we didnt like it. We couldnt do anything about it. Theyre a great football team, bottom line. They are a better team up front, and we didnt have an answer at all.
Lonokes only score of the night came on an 84-yard kickoff return by senior Lance Jackson at the 4:11 mark of the first quarter. That cut Shiloh Christians early 10-0 lead to three after a successful point-after kick by Sam King, but the Saints next six scores went unanswered. That included a blocked punt for a safety to start the second quarter.
The clock ran continuously in the second half after Shiloh Christian secured a 47-7 lead by halftime.
The Jackrabbits never stopped trying to close the gap in the second half despite staring down a 40 point deficit coming out of the locker room. The running clock limited them to just three possessions in the second half, and Lonoke drove the ball to the Saints red zone each time.
The first drive ended with a pass to Michael Howard that fell two yards shy of the markers at the Saints 14-yard line. The second drive stalled at the Shiloh Christian 22 and the final drive ended the season for Lonoke as time expired after an incomplete pass from senior quarterback Rollins Elam to Howard in the end zone.
With the Saints holding Lonoke to minus one yard rushing, the Elam-Howard connection was the only effective weapon for the Jackrabbits. Howard ended with 14 receptions for 155 yards.
Elam, Howard, Joel Harris and Clarence Harris made up a strong senior core that helped lead the Jackrabbits to the 2-4A Conference championship, Lonokes first title in eight seasons.
They had an outstanding year, Jones said. And thats what I told them. To come out in the second half, and us leave the field with some dignity. Im proud of the way they finished.
Elam finished 22 of 37 passing for 245 yards.
Saints quarterbacks Kiehl Frazier and David Matthews split the time behind center. Frazier led the opening drive that ended with a 29-yard field goal, and had the only rushing touchdown for Shiloh Christian with a 10-yard scramble at the 4:26 mark of the first quarter.
Matthews had three passes for touchdowns, including one from the halfback slot after a toss from Frazier. He found Jake Ryan for a 73-yard score with 11:11 to go in the first half to put the Saints up 24-7.
Shiloh Christian finished with 506 yards of total offense.
Were really proud of our guys, said Saints coach Josh Floyd. Were a little disappointed that they had the kickoff return on us, because we talked about it all week that the special teams could help us because they are very good on kick returns. Im really proud of how our defense played. To have a shutout on those guys is unbelievable. No offense to our kids, but we sure didnt expect this. We would have been excited if we held those guys to three or four touchdowns, really.
Shiloh Christians dominant defensive line, led by left tackle Samuel Harvell, kept the pressure on Elam all night, sacking him three times and allowing no Lonoke runner to rush for positive yardage.
We tackled well, and that was a big concern for us coming in, Floyd said. They have so much athletic ability, and a lot of big-time receivers with speed that were really not used to seeing. Our defensive backs missed a few tackles, but overall I thought they played really well.


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A convicted sex offender from Kentucky has contacted Ohio State football players both in-person and through social media, The Lantern, Ohio State's student newspaper reports.
The Lantern obtained an e-mail that was sent from Ohio State athletic director for compliance Doug Archie.
Archie's e-mail said the school had seen photographs Ohio State players had taken with Charles Eric Waugh, 31, a man listed on Kentucky's sex offender registry.
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Archie's email to OSU student-athletes also contained an Internet link to a March 19, 2008, Daily Independent in Ashland, Ky., report about Waugh entering "guilty pleas to five counts of possession of matter portraying sexual performances by minors."
Waugh also made contacts with OSU student-athletes and coaches on Twitter using the Twitter handle, @BdubsTriviaGuru.
OSU student-athletes in contact with Waugh on Twitter include Buckeyes football wide receiver Verlon Reed and former OSU offensive lineman and Cleveland Browns signee, J.B. Shugarts on May 3 and April 28, respectively.
From his Twitter account, @TP23_, freshman defensive back Tyvis Powell retweeted a message from Waugh and included a "thumbs-up" symbol on April 27: "A man on a mission to strive for excellence. And a man on a journey for a National Championship. Is what I see!"
"We strongly recommend that you take the steps (see links below) to block his access to your Twitter and Facebook accounts," Archie said in the email. "In addition, we've enclosed a photograph and a link to a news article regarding this individual. As a reminder, the individuals who you associate with on social networking sites (i.e., Twitter, Facebook) can have negative implications on your reputation and the university. Please remember to choose your 'social media friends' carefully!"
Waugh's mother told The Lantern she was not aware that the email had been sent to Buckeyes but said that plans were in the works "to clear her son's name on Tuesday."
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My motivation for my nose surgery is the quick passing of time. I've been considering this surgery for as long as I can remember (I'm now 43) and it's like a right of passage for me. When I was a child I injured (broke) my nose at school (phys ed accident) and was afraid to tell my parents about it, so I didn't. At that time I would have needed their support to get it fixed, but at this age, I certainly don't. In fact, I made this decision without discussing it with any family (of origin) member at all. It feels great finally not worrying about what anyone else will think. Once my decision was made though, I spoke to my husband (very supportive) and my children. My sons support me all the way.
My personal goals are to finally get this taken care of and move forward from here. For me, it's not so much a vanity issue (although looking better will be a positive outcome). I was always quite popular and never teased so I believe that this is just a personal growth decision-under my own power. My nose will be straighter with hump removed and the tip should be more refined as well. My nose won't be so 'boxy' after the surgery if all goes well.
My emotions range from fear to excitement and my thoughts are usually on the exact steps of the surgery (I've been watching rhynoplasty surgeries) and the exact process of recovery. Being someone who really doesn't even like a paper cut, and actually choosing to get surgery on my face, is at times confusing! I also, no matter how hard I try not to, wonder about doctors' performances when they are tired or under their own kind of stress. I'm pretty sure I'm my own worst enemy...and I'm thinking too much!
I've read that Arnica tabs and gel may be helpful to ease swelling and bruising pre and post op. I've been reading as much as I can on it, and a lot of information states that Arnica is meant for post trauma. I'm thinking of only taking it after the surgery along with applying the Arnica gel. I've read some comments on this site about after effects of the surgery, and some of those reported are actual side effects listed of Arnica.
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My motivation for my nose surgery is the quick...
My motivation for my nose surgery is the quick passing of time. I've been considering this surgery for as long as I can remember (I'm now 43) and it's like a right of passage for me. When I was a child I injured (broke) my nose at school (phys ed accident) and was afraid to tell my parents about it, so I didn't. At that time I would have needed their support to get it fixed, but at this age, I certainly don't. In fact, I made this decision without discussing it with any family (of origin) member at all. It feels great finally not worrying about what anyone else will think. Once my decision was made though, I spoke to my husband (very supportive) and my children. My sons support me all the way.
Today I emailed Dr Solomon with a few more...
My surgeon's office carries Arnica tabs. But since...
As luck would have it, when I called the store to see what dosage they carried, I spoke with a homeopathic doctor. She advised that nose surgery entails a lot of trauma, so she recommended the 1M dosage, 2 tabs day before surgery and every day after that until healed. She also recommended (and I bought) two other types of tablets that promote faster bone healing: #2 CALC PHOS 6X along with SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE 30CH. They are to be taken 3 of each, 3 times daily. Does anyone know anything about these 'meds'?
Aside from that, I'm exhausted. Of course the things I needed for surgery and post surgery couldn't be found in one place...but after a long shopping trip, I think I have most of what I need now. I'm pretty nervous now that I have stopped and am actually writing about it again.
Well, I will be on my way in 11 hours. I have to...
Hi everyone. Back from surgery and updating as...
Doctor Solomon spoke with me pre-op and asked me to remind him what we were doing! lol. This isn't a bad thing. He wanted to hear from me what I was expecting...he knew what he was doing, but it's an extra measure to be sure I knew what was going to happen. He also told me that if he would come to a point in the surgery that would make him want to stop, even though we had goals, he would definitely stop. He explained that some of it is a judgment call. His OR colleagues were phenomenal, and Doctor Solomon himselft was so calming to me. It's hard to describe other than he gives me the impression of being a regular man who happens to have all of these amazing qualifications. He stands 'in front' of them, if you know what I mean; he's the man before he's the doctor. Love it.
I was warned by the anesthesiologist that I would be quite uncomfortable waking up. I was. I hadn't expected the pain that I felt. They ask to rate on scale of 1-10. I said it was an eight. So, they gave me meds through the IV a couple of times and it took the edge off. Doctor Solomon came to see me in recovery and informed me that my procedure turned out to be quite challenging for various reasons (which I forget now), and I was instantly bruised. I was prescribed Tylenol 3s and an antibiotics, given freezies and water and "vomit bags" for the way home. lol. Hopefully I won't put those to use!
Because of the unforeseen challenges in surgery, Doctor Solomon when visiting post-op suggested I leave the cast on until one week from Monday! That's a lot longer than I expected...I had been told that I could have it removed Thursday or Friday of next week. Although he said it is still possible, his suggestion was to wait as long as I didn't have too severe itching and discomfort. I'll try to wait..I really appreciated the fact that he waited until I was coherent to come see me and offer explanations of the surgery and ask if I had any questions. He didn't rush away, either. He's just great. He did tell me that revision surgery might be a possibility. Well...that will be known in time, I guess.
I hope my rambling made some sense. I'm very tired and don't really remember half of the stuff I'm trying to say. lol
The ride home (4.5 hours) was tough on me. At a couple of different time, I felt so much that I had to vomit, grabbed the bag, and felt my stomach turning, heaving, etc. The strange thing is that only a lot of gas came out. It wasn't burping, it was a stream of air.
I could also feel the meds starting to wear off at about 3.5 hours after the last dose from the hospital. So I took more at the 4 hour mark because I didn't want to take the chance of that full on pain coming back. The nurses said don't suffer through it, and I'm not planning on it.
On the way home I ate about 2 bites of a bagel, and drank a bit of water.
I'm about to ice now...also took Arnica. One last funny note: nurses at hospital said to me after administering the medication and me saying I felt 'loopy': "Cathy, sweetie, you are now officially high". .....quite high, I might add.
I'll post more tomorrow.It's 11:00pm here.
Follow up: one week, one month, every 4 months for a year. Doctor Solomon also informed me that I could email him personally if I needed to. So, for right now, before I get to see my initial results, I have to give him the highest of ratings. He deserves them. I'll rate again (if it's possible) as time goes on.
Well it's one day post-surgery. Last night wasn't...
So I read my review from last evening. lol. I just rambled and rambled. I did mention that Doctor Solomon told me in recovery that we might consider a revision depending on how "perfect" we want the result to be. I was not quite myself, and I didn't even think to ask him what was so challenging about my operation, and why he thinks we may need further work!
The pain is minimal now, but I do notice stinging when the meds start to wear off at the base of the nostrils. I would really like to blow my nose, too...Still very groggy as well - likely the anesthesia wearing off combined with the medication.
I'm trying to add anything that may be of help to others...the nurses told me to ice for 15 minutes every hour that i can but not longer. If there is too much icing, it stops being helpful and could actually cause harm to the tissues.
Little bites of solid food helped me feel less shaky. I've noticed, too, that I end up with a dryer throat and mouth after drinking flavoured water than just natural water. I'm guessing maybe it has something to do with the sugar/sweetener content. For instant relief of the sore throat, the nurses gave me small freezies. They really did help.
As of right now, this all feels surreal. I sometimes have thoughts of, "did I really do this?...should I have done this?" I guess it's natural. I'll post more pics later. If anyone has any questions, I'll be glad to answer them
This is 2 days post op now. I've cut down on...
I emailed Doctor Solomon just a while ago to ask for guidance. I'm cleaning the incision line on my nostrils with hydrogen peroxide to remove the dried blood before putting on the polysporin, but I don't know how 'clean' it has to be. I'm not sure where the stitches are, so I'm a little worried about doing too much, if it's possible. I've also asked him about the dried blood that is under my tape...I wonder if it could cause concern for infection, since I can't remove it.
I mentioned that i have 'air' escaping. lol. It's not the same as belching (burping) for me...it's very odd. But I've found out that this is due to the blood leaking down my throat into my stomach. Seems so weird. When I notice it happening, it's a really odd sensation.
I have some throbbing in my nostril area. Manageable, but I don't like it. It hurts, but it's kind of a dull pain right now, so I'll stay away from the meds for a bit longer.
My skin feels oily and I just really want to clean my face thoroughly. Obviously that won't happen for a week. And I can't wait to wash my hair and have a hot shower.
My upper lip is stiff and feels a little itchy. My eyes feel puffy and have a pressure to them, and I am definitely quite bruised. The constant clearing of my throat is annoying, but thankfully temporary.
FYI: Nothing seemed to work as well as small...
Today was the worst for congestion. I don't have packing or splints, and I'm happy for that! But all day today was like having a very bad cold. I couldn't get relief. I cleaned my nose as directed 4 times today and it seems quite sudden, but now I can't stop my nose from running (like a cold). I've noticed that the swelling has subsided substantially in my nostils.
The tape under my cast is very annoying. My skin is becoming oily and the tape is lifting. I'm very aware of this 'thing' (cast)in the middle of my face now, and just want it off. It feels heavy and constricting. It IS heavy and constricting. The urge to blow my nose is very strong.
I only have occasional dull pain/throbbing left and the odd sharp 'sting' inside my nose which goes away as fast as it occurs.
Bruising has already subsided significantly and is turning yellow in most areas. The swelling is progressing down my face now and where it appears, my skin feels abnormal.
Feelings? Disbelief, wonder, some worry, and hope - hope that I can quickly accept the outcome of my choice.
I still stand by my initial rating of Dr Solomon....
I saw myself in the mirror and noticed that my bridge seems very straight, but other than that I was very swollen.I only saw the front. My nose didn't even look real, to be honest, due to the swelling. But I had prepared myself for the appearance. I had no anxiety about it whatsoever and was quite relieved to have the constricting cast taken off.
Two days later I received an email from Doctor Solomon asking how I was doing. This was a nice surprise. I responded with details about pain (little to none), bruising, swelling and some clots releasing. I joked that my nose looked like a cross between Shrek's and Potatoe Head's. I was laughing because until the swelling goes down, it's hard to visualize results further down the line, and the truth is, the swelling is comical. Doctor Solomon responded again, saying that day by day the swelling will lessen, and for me to try to be patient. In my opinion, Doctor Solomon is a doctor who cares. I just want to say again, that this doctor was in contact with me...contact that HE initiated to check up on my wellbeing after my cast removal and moreover outside of his offce hours AND during a week off from his office practice.
I'll wait until I see more of the actual results (beyond the swelling) to change to "worth it" as far as my experience goes.
So far: bridge looks very straight and I'm pleased with the profile.
Twelve days since surgery. My visible bruising and...
My nose skin feels dry and itchy at times, but it goes away. Concentrating on other things helps. I still use Arnica tabs and cream, polysporin and saline spray.
One thing I didn't mention earlier is that I was very hungry after the operation and days after.Trying to eat hard or very crunchy foods put pressure on my nasal area as I bit down. This wasn't very comfortable and I was more selective of my food choices for a few days after that.
Things get progressively and noticibly better as time passes.
My nose is still changing. The tip is still...
So far, I'm happy that I went through with the surgery. I'm holding out on the "worth it" rating until I get full results. Right now I would say yes, it was worth it for me, but like I said, things are still changing. I try to keep a neutral perspective about it as the process continues.
I had a follow-up appointment with Dr. Solomon and after examining my nose, he said that everything looked good. Before surgery, I had a deficit (the phys.ed injury) in one area above the tip and the Doctor used cartilage from another area in my nose to fill it. He also narrowed the tip and brought in the nostrils slightly (along with narrowing my nose and removing the hump).
I have absolutely no negative comments to say about Dr. Solomon or his staff. My experiences thus far have been great. The Doctor is very down to earth and friendly. He answered all of my questions. In fact, I had forgotten to ask a couple and I emailed him about them. Again, he personally responded to my concerns.
Having the surgery hasn't really changed my life. It has stopped me from wondering every now and then if I should or shouldn't get rhinoplasty. I don't believe anyone has noticed, which is absolutely fine with me. My decision was made for myself only, not for others.
I'll update again as things change.
I've heard Doctor Solomon's name from several different sources over the years. More recently I've watched episodes of Plastic Makes Perfect where Dr. Solomon is shown performing surgery. I've watched him on YouTube as well as listened to his radio interviews. Beauty by Design also had a clip of his work. So, although frightening in some ways, seeing the Doctor using his skills during a similar procedure to what I desire, allowed me to be better informed and more comfortable knowing how he works. My choice to trust Dr. Solomon with this surgery is, I believe, sound. The first consult did feel somewhat fast. When he entered the exam room, he told me that I'm a very pretty girl and I have options. I could do nothing, or I could consider.....he went on to tell me what he was confident he could improve. He basically said that I would end with a more feminine and refined nose. He in no way pushed surgery on me. There was no expiration period for when I could use the consult fee toward my surgery (other PS told me I had to book within six months or lose the fee). After a few days, I called Dr. Solomon's office to book the surgery. I saw the doctor one more time and he had time to have a more detailed conversation with me. What I really appreciated about this man is that he doesn't make light of the situation. He's confident, but let me know that realistic goals is what we're aiming for. He also told me that if I need something from him that he is not providing, just ask. This was in response to my comment that these surgeries must be routine for him, but for me it's a really big step. Doctor Solomon seems very kind and gentle and 'real'...He answered every question I had tactfully and patiently. I felt that I was heard. Doctor Solomon was receptive to my queries and provided answers and explanations for whatever I asked.


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The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name, by Sally Lloyd-JonesThis Bible is unique in that, as the subtitle suggests, it shows Jesus throughout each page and story, even when he is not explicitly mentioned. It seems, too often, children's bibles turn the story of redemption into a series of moral stories. If you are tired of that story and want more for your children (and yourself for that matter) – this is your bible. If you or your little ones have already delighted in this … [Read more...]
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