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Cincinnati makes a fine, laid-back stop. Neon troves, European-tinged neighborhoods and a steamboat-themed ballpark are among the local pleasures. Everything splashes along the banks of the Ohio River, Cincy's backbone. Bonus for border fans: elegant bridges let you walk over the waterway into Kentucky, where antebellum mansions suddenly appear.
Mount Adams is a 19th-century enclave of twisting streets, Victorian town houses and jazzy little bars on a rise overlooking the city. Over-the-Rhine, an old German neighborhood, has morphed into a hipster playground of farm-to-table bistros and brewery tap rooms. The Banks is a downtown riverfront district edged with eateries. Cool-cat Northside flaunts record stores and taverns with killer jukeboxes.
What else to do? The American Sign Museum glows with retro neon marquees. The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center showcases Cincinnati's role in helping slaves escape to the north. The Cincinnati Art Museum exhibits a worthy collection, heavy on European masters. And pro baseball's first team, the Reds, play at panoramic Great American Ballpark, right by the river.


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In a dark film adapted from a story by Raymond Carver, Will Ferrell gives an unflinching portrait of a man come undone.
In Everything Must Go, Will Ferrell plays a master salesman who has just been fired and comes home to discover that his wife has fired him too. She has not only walked out but changed the locks, frozen their bank account and credit cards, and dumped what looks like every possession he has—including his Naugahyde recliner and mini fridge—all over the front lawn. It's a setup made for edgy laughs: Who wouldn't grin at the sight of that big old ugly piece of furniture and wonder what one of America's favorite funnymen is going to do with a lawn full of props? We find out soon enough, but the surprise is that Everything Must Go isn't a comedy, and for the first time in his career, Ferrell plays it absolutely straight, with no safety net of little gags or funny plot quirks to fall back on. His character, Nick Porter, is an infantile high-functioning alcoholic whose escalating antics have finally knocked him out of his high chair. That we watch this 43-year-old man react by slashing a tire on his smug young boss's car serves as the director's down payment on the movie to come: one that's smart, unsentimental, and not afraid to shake us up. Adapted by Dan Rush, a first-time screenwriter and director, from a Raymond Carver short story, Everything Must Go is too entertaining to be grim. But in these anxious times, a movie about a guy whose own reckless folly has put him out of work can't help but sting.
Luckily, Rush also knows how to make it float like a butterfly, thanks in part to graceful work by Rebecca Hall as Nick's very pregnant new neighbor and by Laura Dern in a small but pivotal turn as a former schoolmate who remembers something important that Nick was too stewed even back then to retain. But the movie's chief leavening agent is Christopher Jordan Wallace (the son of Notorious B.I.G. and Faith Evans), who plays Kenny, a heavyset adolescent fed up with getting teased about his weight and at loose ends while his mother, a home aide, works nearby. Wallace, 14, whose only previous film role was playing his father as a kid in the 2009 biopic Notorious, gives Kenny a gravity that makes him a perfect foil for Ferrell's unhinged Nick. His entrance is gently comic as he rides his bike in widening circles in front of Nick's house, casting fascinated glances at all that manly stuff and the frazzled white guy sprawled half-drunk in the midst of it. They bond, although there's nothing cute about it. You can imagine their mutual loneliness, but you don't see it; Kenny is too stoic and Nick is too sullen. When the police tell him he can't live on his front lawn or clutter it up unless he's holding a yard sale, it's Kenny who shows him what to do. In return, Nick shows him how to sell.
Rush is to be commended that this turn of events doesn't immediately put Nick on a bright new path to happiness. Redemption doesn't come easily to the self-destructive, as Ferrell makes piercingly clear. The businesslike focus with which he sucks down as much beer as he can get his hands on is weird to watch; it's as though he's trying to finish a project against the clock. But the most memorable scene in Everything Must Go takes place outside a convenience store where Nick has gone to buy more beer, only to find that he has no money. When a customer comes out with a whole grocery bag of six-packs, Nick asks if he could spare just one can. Refusing to look at him, the man hurries to his car, while Nick gets frantic, begging outright, anger and anguish sharpening his voice into something just short of a shriek.
That near shriek is a harsh echo of a happier one voiced by Buddy, the overgrown Santa's helper in Elf and Ferrell's most endearing comic concoction. Anger and aggression fuel a lot of comedy, but not Ferrell's; he has said as much, and his movies bear him out. Buddy isn't just goofy; he's a holy fool. Nick is an unholy one: Instead of facing his demons, he pours booze on them, which only makes them grow. It's to Ferrell's credit that he doesn't sweeten this fellow, yet we feel for him. The convenience store scene is shockingly raw, but it wouldn't be so powerful if we didn't think that somewhere inside this wretched man is a core of decency and a soul worth saving. That's to Ferrell's credit too.

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Marilyn Schwartz was born September 9, 1940 in Elmwood IL.
She was the daughter of Henry Jack Schwartz and Helen Dwyer Schwartz.
Marilyn attended school in Jacksonville IL for several years and then attended the Elmwood schools. For the last 18 months she attended school in Lewistown IL and was a member of the Senior Class of 1958.
The last 6 weeks of her life, she had been in ill health and death occurred Saturday September 14th, 1957 at about 8pm at Graham Hospital in Canton IL.
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The National Air and Space Museum possesses the world's largest acquisition of historic air and spacecraft in the world. The museum has two facilities. The National Mall building contains artifacts such as the Apollo 11 command module. The Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles airport contains a much larger collection of artifacts.
Both sites are open daily from 10am to 5:30pm, and both are closed on December 25th. Admission to the museum is free for all ages. All visitors are subject to security screening. Parking is available at the Udvar Hazy Center. For additional information for extended summer hours and parking, please visit the website.
The National Mall Building is accessible by the Smithsonian metro station (blue and orange line), as well as the L'enfant metro station (blue, orange, green and yellow lines). Please visit metro's website for additional travel information. For directions to the Udvar-Hazar Center in Chantilly, VA please visit the directionspage.
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New rules would have left mark on prior Hall inductees
Dozen players have earned enshrinement after 10th year of eligibility
Saturday's rule change regarding the Baseball Hall of Fame election process for recently retired players would have altered the enshrinement paths for 12 current members, including three inducted within the last decade.
Under the new policy, players can remain on the ballot for a maximum of only 10 years -- as opposed to the previous limit of 15. Of the 211 players in the Hall of Fame, 115 were elected by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Only 12 of those 115 were elected in their 11th year or later on the ballot.
The following is a list of players in the Hall of Fame who would have been affected by the new guidelines:
Dazzy Vance, 16th ballot (1955): No Hall of Famer spent more years on the ballot than Vance. After a number of close calls, the right-hander was finally elected in 1955 when his name was listed on 81.7 percent of 251 ballots. Vance went 197-140 with a 3.24 ERA over 16 big league seasons, a dozen of which he spent with the Brooklyn Robins.
Jim Rice, 15th ballot (2009): Rice was the only player to be elected directly by the BBWAA in his 15th and final year on the ballot, not including run-off elections. An eight-time All-Star, Rice spent his entire 16-year career with the Red Sox. He won the 1978 American League MVP Award and finished in the top five for MVP voting five other times, including in his official rookie season in '75.
Red Ruffing, 15th ballot (1967): Ruffing was also elected in his final year on the ballot, though he did not technically receive enough votes to qualify for the Hall of Fame. Despite his 212 votes being seven shy of the necessary amount for induction, he was voted into the Hall of Fame a month later in a runoff election since no player qualified in that year. Ruffing, who was a six-time World Series champion and six-time All-Star, was the last player to be elected via a runoff vote.
Bert Blyleven, 14th ballot (2011): Unless one of the grandfathered players (Don Mattingly, Lee Smith and Alan Trammell) gets voted in, Blyleven will go down as the last player to benefit from the 15-year maximum. Finally elected to the Hall of Fame in 2011, Blyleven racked up 287 wins over 22 big league seasons spent between the Twins, Indians, Angels, Pirates and Rangers. He tossed 242 complete games, including 60 career shutouts.
Rabbit Maranville, 14th ballot (1954): Maranville spent the majority if his 23 Major League seasons (1912-1935) with the Boston Braves. The speedy middle infielder finished in the top three in MVP voting in each of his first two full seasons. Maranville passed away just months before his long-awaited election.
Bill Terry, 14th ballot (1954): Terry famously posted a .401 batting average in 1930, a season that featured no MVP voting. Aside from the offensively charged '30 campaign, Terry finished in the top 10 in MVP voting in six other seasons. He hit above .300 in each of his final 10 seasons.
Bruce Sutter, 13th ballot (2006): One of just nine relievers to win a Cy Young Award, Sutter made all 661 of his big league appearances out of the bullpen. He racked up exactly 300 saves during his 12 seasons, including 37 during his 1979 NL Cy Young-winning season.
Ralph Kiner, 13th ballot (1975): Kiner burst onto the scene in 1946, winning seven straight National League home run totals to start his career. A five-time All-Star, Kiner finished his 10-year career with 369 home runs and 1,015 RBIs.
Bob Lemon, 12th ballot (1976): Lemon's Hall of Fame career included seven 20-win seasons -- and just as many seasons in which he tossed 20-plus complete games. A seven-time All-Star, Lemon six times finished in the top 10 in AL MVP voting.
Gabby Hartnett, 12th ballot (1955): Hartnett spent his first 19 Major League seasons with the Cubs before finishing his career by playing one year for the New York Giants. During his two decades in the big leagues, Hartnett made six straight All-Star appearances from 1933-38 while also notching NL MVP honors in '35.
Harry Heilmann, 12th ballot (1952): Heilmann spent his first 15 Major League seasons with the Tigers before playing his final two for the Reds. He earned four batting titles during his career, including 1923, when he hit .403. He finished his career as a .342 hitter.
Duke Snider, 11th ballot (1980): One of the top power hitters of his time, Snider tallied five 40-home run seasons and six 100-RBI campaigns during his 18-year career from 1947-64. Snider made eight All-Star appearances and finished in the top four in NL MVP voting in three straight seasons from 1953-55.
Paul Casella is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @paul_casella. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text: Carolyn Custis James Speaks on the Global Vision for Women Author and president of the Whitby Forum Carolyn Custis James discussed the cultural and theological implications of gender in a lecture delivered on Wednesday, Oct. 24. Carolyn Custis James delivered a lecture on her book "Half the Church: Recapturing God's Global Vision for Women" Wednesday evening in a discussion on problems confronting women in today's world. Karen Jobes, professor of New Testament Greek and exegesis, introduced James by acknowledging her recognition in a recent "Christianity Today" article entitled "50 Women You Should Know" and calling her an evangelical thinker and leader with the courage to confront gender issues in a complex world. More > One in Three Adults Under 30 has no Religious Affliliation Wheaton students open up about unbelief. Wheaton College students graduate into a nation that is less religiously affiliated — and less Protestant — than ever before, according to data released this month by the Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion and Public Life. The report found an unprecedented level of Americans who self-identify as "nones" — that is, self-described atheists, agnostics and others without a particular religious affiliation. According to the survey, about 20 percent of American adults are religiously unaffiliated. That's a five-point jump in the past five years. More > Documentary Highlights Progress in Post-Genocidal Rwanda The psychology department and the HNGR program presents 'As We Forgive,' a documentary exploring the nature of present-day Rwanda on Wednesday, Oct. 17. Last Wednesday, Oct. 17, the Wheaton College psychology department and the human needs and global resources program co-hosted a screening of a documentary titled "As We Forgive." This film highlights some of the key complexities surrounding post-genocidal Rwanda. Ryan Juskus, assistant director of HNGR, was present at the screening, and he elaborated on some of the themes displayed in the documentary. More > Thunder Stretch Win Streak to Seven and Claim Top Seed in CCIW Tournament The Wheaton men's soccer team extended their winning streak to seven with wins over Elmhurst, Aurora, Illinois Wesleyan and Augustana last week. The Thunder offense rolled, netting three goals in each contest. On Saturday, Oct. 13, Wheaton welcomed the Elmhurst Bluejays to Joe Bean Stadium, winning 3-1. Elmhurst jumped out to an early lead when Bluejay Mikey Emig found the net in the 14th minute, but from then on it was all Thunder. More > Thunder Rally Past Titans to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive Wheaton, Ill. – Down by nine points with less than five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, after already committing two crucial turnovers earlier in the frame, the odds of the Wheaton Thunder football team coming back against the No. 12 Illinois Wesleyan Titans last Saturday night, Oct. 20, were slim to none. But Wheaton rallied and scored two touchdowns in their final two possessions of regulation play, shocking the Titans 38-33. More >


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ODBC with Erlang R10B-4 and MySQL
From ErlangCentral Wiki
Michael McDaniel
Note that ODBC is well-integrated with current versions of Erlang (R13 will be released soon). Perhaps some of the following information will be of interest for historical reasons. This note added 2009/03/15.
why ODBC
When I decided to use MySQL with Erlang, I also had to decide how to access the database(s) I created. I could have used one of the MySQL protocol-specific packages such as http://erlmysql.sourceforge.net/
However I wanted to use an access method that both Erlang and MySQL AB supported. Best as I could tell, that means ODBC. Any performance penalties for using ODBC were compensated by having a vendor-supported interface that, presumably, the vendors would update as needed.
Follows is what I did to get ODBC working on SuSE Linux release 9.1,2 using Erlang R10B-4 and MySQL v4.0.18 and v4.1.7.
The exact commands may not map over for other Linux distros (for example, not all distros use rpm). However, the following should give a reasonable starting point to install and troubleshoot your ODBC installation.
In the following, the database client is running on the same machine as the database server.
$ this is a user command (note $ prompt) # this is a root command (note # prompt)
some system information
System: SuSE release 9.1 or 9.2 (some package versions different w/9.2)
$ uname -a Linux fangora 2.6.4-52-default #1 Wed Apr 7 02:08:30 UTC 2004 i686 i686 i386 GNU/Linux
# yast (and install the following...)
MyODBC-unixODBC-3.51.06-150 unixODBC-devel-2.2.8-55 mysql-devel-4.0.18-32 mysql-4.0.18-32 mysql-client-4.0.18-32 mysql-shared-4.0.18-32 openssl-devel ncurses-devel libtool gnu C/C++
Some of the installed packages will have other requirements that yast will figure out; accept the yast suggestions.
On Gentoo the following seem to suffice: emerge mysql unixODBC myodbc
Packages to install from source code
Note: Using OTP_R10B-6, no file tweaking, as shown below seem to be necessary.
We just did: ./configure --with-odbc ....etc...
(user has rwx privileges on /opt/src directory and rx on /opt/tar) $ cd /opt/src $ tar -xvf /opt/tar/otp_src_R10B-4.tar.gz $ cd /opt/src/otp_src_R10B-4/ $ export ERL_TOP=${PWD}/ $ export LC_ALL=C $ export ERLANG_COMMERCIAL_BUILD="Your Message Here" $ ./configure --with-odbc --x-includes=/usr/local/include --x-libraries=/usr/lib --with-ssl ********************************************************************* ********************** APPLICATIONS DISABLED ********************** ********************************************************************* jinterface : No Java compiler found odbc : No odbc library found ********************************************************************* $ chmod u+w lib/Makefile $ echo "From: Mikael Karlsson" $ emacs lib/Makefile with the following changes... otp_src_R10B-4/lib> diff Makefile Makefile~ 68c68 < pman $(SSL_APP) toolbar tv observer odbc \ --- > pman $(SSL_APP) toolbar tv observer \ $ chmod u+w lib/odbc/configure.in $ emacs lib/odbc/configure.in with the following changes ... On SuSE the odbc root is /usr so this could be added to the configure(.in) files: otp_src_R10B-4/lib/odbc> diff configure.in configure.in~ 67c67 < for dir in /opt/local/pgm/odbc /usr/local/odbc /usr/odbc /usr --- > for dir in /opt/local/pgm/odbc /usr/local/odbc /usr/odbc $ $ make $ export PATH=$PATH:$ERL_TOP/bin (for erlc) $ echo "ODBC_LIB = $(EILIB) in Makefile" $ echo "and, per Heinrich..." #ifeq ($(TYPE),debug) #TYPEMARKER = .debug #TYPEFLAGS = -g #else TYPEMARKER = #TYPEFLAGS = #endif LDFLAGS = $(ODBC_LIB) $(EI_LDFLAGS) -L/usr/local/lib LIBS = -lpthread $(EI_LIB) -lodbc (copy over my odbc.ini and odbcinst.ini files and change DNS name to expect) $ (cd lib/odbc ; rm SKIP && emacs c_src/i686-pc-linux-gnu/Makefile && make) $ $ sudo make install
# /etc/init.d/mysql start # mysqladmin -u root password "secret" $ mysql -u root -p Password: secret mysql> grant all on test.* to test@localhost identified by 'test' ; mysql> quit ; $ export ODBCINI=/etc/unixODBC/odbc.ini $ export ODBCSYSINI=/etc/unixODBC/odbcinst.ini $ erl Erlang (BEAM) emulator version 5.4.4 [hipe] Eshell V5.4.4 (abort with ^G) 1> application:start(odbc). ok 2> {ok,Ref} = odbc:connect("DSN=myodbc3;UID=test;PWD=test",[{trace_driver,on}]). {ok, <0.38.0>} 3> odbc:sql_query(Ref, "select version();"). {selected, ["version()"],[{"4.0.21"}]} 4> odbc:disconnect(Ref). ok 5> q(). 6> $ $ The {trace_driver,on} above is supposed to cause the ODBC driver to write out to a sql.log file which may help you troubleshoot. It showed up as /tmp/sql.log on my system though the Erlang ODBC docs say it will be in the Erlang interpreter's directory. I then was able to 'rpm -e' the MySQL* rpms, and then 'rpm -i' MySQL* v4.1.7 rpms to upgrade the MySQL installation . You may be able to use the v4.1.7 rpms first. I researched the following WARNINGs from Erlang and apparently they are benign, though annoying, as they show up on terminal applications. You will not necessarily get them. [MYODBCUtilReadDataSource.c][209][WARNING] Failed to get value for attribute (PORT). [MYODBCUtilReadDataSource.c][209][WARNING] Failed to get value for attribute (USER). [MYODBCUtilReadDataSource.c][209][WARNING] Failed to get value for attribute (Password). [MYODBCUtilReadDataSource.c][209][WARNING] Failed to get value for attribute (SOCKET). [MYODBCUtilReadDataSource.c][205][ERROR] Unknown attribute (Trace). [MYODBCUtilReadDataSource.c][205][ERROR] Unknown attribute (TraceFile).
/etc/unixODBC/odbc* files
[ODBC Data Sources] myodbc3 = MySQL ODBC 3.51 Driver DSN [myodbc3] Driver = /usr/lib/libmyodbc3.so Description = MySQL ODBC 3.51 Driver DSN SERVER = localhost PORT = USER = test Password = Database = OPTION = 3 SOCKET = Trace = Yes TraceFile = odbc.log
[MySQL] Description = MySQL Driver = /usr/lib/libmyodbc3.so Setup = /usr/lib/libmyodbc3S.so FileUsage = 1
I would like to thank Ingela Anderton for her patience and help to me while getting ODBC working with MySQL on Linux.


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This is the text of Police Chief Jim Johnson's Police Memorial Day message, "The Tip of the Spear," delivered this morning at the annual Police Memorial Day Ceremony at Patriot Plaza in Towson.
Good morning, everyone. As we do each year on the second Friday in May, we gather this morning to remember the members of the Baltimore County Police Department who gave their lives in service to our citizens.
This is always a somber and meaningful event, but especially so this year because the past 12 months have seen another name engraved on the monument here in Patriot Plaza: Tactical Officer Jason Schneider.
As we know too well, on August 28, 2013, Officer Schneider was shot and killed while serving a warrant in Catonsville. He was 36 years old, in his prime and one of the best officers I've known in my nearly four decades with this department. I am among the many who still find it difficult to believe that Jason – such a strong and vital man – is really gone. The loss of Jason has had a profound effect on this agency, me personally, and most importantly his family.
Our hearts continue to ache for Jason's wife, Erica; his parents; his children and those who cared deeply for and depended upon Jason – including his Tactical Unit. This is an honorable day for them, but a difficult one. The loss is still fresh and keenly felt.
Jason has joined a noble group of dedicated officers, some of whom have been gone for many years. Today, we remember with equal respect and sadness all nine of these fallen comrades: Edward Kuznar … Charles Huckeba … Samuel Snyder … Robert Zimmerman … Bruce Prothero … John Stem … Mark Parry … Michael Howe … and, now, Jason Schneider.
Each one of these peacemakers has earned his seat in heaven. Each one of their stories is a tragedy.
But Jason Schneider's story – like Bruce Prothero's before him, and Sam Snyder's, John Stem's and Charles Huckeba's – is not just a tragedy. It is an outrage!
For these five did not just die in the line of duty. They were murdered in the line of duty.
They did not merely succumb to the risks and perils inherent to a dangerous line of work – a fate that by itself ensures a legacy of heroism, and a memorial on a plaza now and for generations.
They succumbed to something far worse: The darkness of the human heart.
These five died because of selfishness … because of cruelty … because of disregard for the rule of law. Consciously, knowingly, they put themselves face to face with people bent on breaking the contract that allows civilized societies to exist. They were the tip of the spear of justice. What more noble mission can there be? What higher calling in the human experience?
In his classic novel, "Heart of Darkness," Joseph Conrad wrote of the potential savagery that exists in all men. There is, he wrote, a "fascination of the abomination" shared by us all; we can indulge this fascination and head down the path to evil, or step a safe distance from it.
For the police officer, however, it is not enough merely to step away from evil. We are asked to confront it and battle it, head on – to go into the darkness armed with guns and badges, yes, but also with the belief that most people are good, and that a safe and orderly world is worth fighting for and worth dying for.
We should feel more than grief today. The murder of officers of the law is an attack on civilized society.
It is outrageous, and we should feel an angry determination to avenge the deaths of our slain brethren by rededicating ourselves to the service of our citizens and the fight for right.
The darkness will never go away, no matter how good a job we do. Evil is a weed; as soon as we stamp it out, it sprouts up somewhere else. That is the human condition, the same now as it was at the beginning of time.
But I do not need to remind you that police work today demands that we face dangers specific to these times:
The proliferation of guns in the hands of criminals and the emotionally unstable or drug induced.
The complex problem of mental illness, and how to help those who suffer before they hurt themselves or others.
The economic stagnation and simple greed that plagues so many and that breeds a culture in which crime is both an act of desperation and a business.
And, of course, in these times we must take care of our own physical and emotional struggles, especially now as we continue to grapple with the trauma of last summer.
The nine noble men we remember today, I am certain, are grateful for our tributes and touched by our tears.
But if they could speak, they would admonish us to stay strong in the darkness, "a beacon on the road toward better things." We have and will continue to do just that as we go into the future, protecting the life, property and peace of this great county and this state.


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If you are contacted, please return the email or call immediately so as to increase your chances of obtaining the slot. It is possible that the slot will be filled by another student on the waitlist if our call or email is not returned promptly. The amount of time the registrar waits prior to moving on to the next name is based solely on the discretion of the registrar. If there are no available slots, or your name was not reached on the list, you will not be contacted. Once the class begins, if you have not been contacted, you can assume you did not obtain a slot.
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Eat to Minimize Your Migraines
How what you eat can affect your headaches
By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD
The worst headache you could possibly imagine? That would be the description of a migraine.
More than 45 million Americans get severe or chronic headaches, but the subgroup that specifically suffers from migraines is thought to be around 18 million. If you don't personally have migraines, odds are that you know someone who does.
So can what and how you eat and drink really help to improve your migraines? Thankfully, yes.
While stress is considered the No. 1 migraine trigger, food and beverages may be responsible for up to 30% of migraines, according to some estimates. If you consider that some other migraine triggers can have a connection to diet (things such as hormonal changes, stress, sleeping habits, and depression), it's possible the percentage is actually higher.
Your diet can affect your headache risk in two ways:
What happens when migraine sufferers learn more about their food triggers and change their diets accordingly? In a recent study, headache patients were given one hour or more of diet counseling by a registered dietitian, who discussed things such as dietary triggers for headaches and label reading. The patients later reported a significant reduction in the number of migraines per week. At the same time, they reported they were consuming fewer migraine-trigger foods.
A Complicated Relationship
The more you learn about migraines and diet, the more you realize how complicated the relationship is. First off, "a suspected food may not be a trigger 100% of the time," explains Frederick Freitag, MD, of the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago.
Here are some of the complicating factors:
Most-Wanted List of Migraine Triggers
Why do some foods cause migraines? Certain substances in food may cause changes in blood-vessel tone, bringing on migraines in susceptible people. Some experts believe an allergic-type reaction may occur; others say that's not likely.
Either way, it's a good idea to know what the possible offenders are so you can eliminate them from your diet to see if it helps. It's a good idea to start by charting your consumption of these items and any headache response.
Here is my list of the five most likely culprits.
1. Chocolate. Some who suffer from migraines list chocolate as a possible trigger food. Some neurologists say it is a migraine trigger because it contains the amino acid tyramine (see No. 4). But the connection could be that women tend to crave chocolate during stress and hormonal changes, both of which also may trigger headaches. The amount of chocolate can be an issue, too. Experiment to see if you can eat a small, but satisfying amount of chocolate without triggering a headache.
"A study found that migraine patients with the diets highest in fat tended to have more frequent headaches."
2. Caffeine. Both too much and too little caffeine have consistently been shown to trigger migraines. Cutting out caffeinated beverages may help your headache situation. The good news is that decaffeinated options abound.
3. Red wine/alcohol. Researchers used to suspect that wine was a headache trigger because it contains the amino acid tyramine (see below). But newer research shows that phytochemicals called phenols, which are found in red wine, may be the real triggers. For some people, drinking any kind of alcohol can bring on a migraine. Other compounds in beer, whiskey, and wine that deplete levels of serotonin ("the happy hormone") in the brain could also be triggering migraines.
4. Tyramine. Tyramine is an amino acid that has been thought to trigger headaches by reducing serotonin levels in the brain and affecting the dilation of blood vessels. Some experts now doubt that tyramine-containing foods are important triggers, because their connection to migraines is based on older research. But, just in case, we're including them in our most-wanted list. Tyramine may be found in:
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Can someone show me how to code the following PHP code in Javascript?
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JS will only execute once your PHP script has been parsed and the resultant HTML sent to the browser.As such, a one to one translation is not possible.
However, if you could tell us what you are trying to do, then I'm sure a JS solution could be found.
I want to program the code above in Javascript, so I want Javascript to do what the code above does. Instead of doing the above in PHP I want to do it in Javascript.
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The best way for us to help you is if you describe what you are trying to do and provide some HTML and possibly JS for us to work with.Also, a link to a page where we can see everything would be handy.
What the variables $HTML_Ouput, $answers[$qid][$aid] and $avalue contain are not relevant for the problem. You should assume that in Javascript these variables contain the same info.
The problem is as follows:
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in Javascript. The code above does this for PHP but I do not know how to do this in Javascript.
Something like this maybe?
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Stacy Shares: Exploring the Senses in Your Own Backyard
April 15, 2012 at 8:00 am melissaanddoug Leave a comment
This family activity is brought to you by Melissa & Doug, written by our Blog Ambassador Stacy Teet. Explore your backyard in a new way with this sensory adventure.
Gardening with my kids is a big deal to me. It is one of the most rewarding ways we spend time together. There are so many memories to be made, wonders to behold and lessons to be learned; it's amazing what you can do with some sun, a little soil and water, and your own five senses!
Brightly colored flowers look striking in containers, hanging baskets and flowerbeds. Giant flowers can also add an exciting visual effect. (This year we're growing a natural clubhouse with sunflower walls!)
Plant: Marigolds, Morning Glories (they climb!), Zinnias, Sunflowers and Allium
Play: Have younger kids tell you the colors of each plant. Work with older to kids to recognize different types of flowers. As they explore in the sun, remember to protect their delicate eyes! Blossom Bright or Happy Giddy Flip-Up Sunglasses look adorable and are comfortable, too.
It only takes a whiff of honeysuckle or wisteria to bring back fond memories of my childhood. Scents hold a special place in our memory banks–adding some to your backyard could make a lasting impression with your kids.
Plant: Chocolate Mint, Pineapple Mint, Lemon Verbena
Play: Sniff often! If growing herbs, take them indoors and use them in an exciting way–make an exotic lemonade or host a fancy tea party.
That moment when your child picks his first fruit or veggie and takes a bite right off the vine could mean the difference between a picky eater and a veggie lover. (My littlest one, who has grown up with something always growing in the backyard, is the first to rush out and pick "may toes" when he wants a snack!)
Plant: Cherry Tomatoes, Yellow Watermelon, Berries, Carrots, Beans, Radishes
Play: Have a taste test in the garden when things begin to ripen. (If you're not gardening organically, make sure your kids know to wash everything first.) Kids can eat right off the vine, or collect produce in Happy Giddy Pail or Mollie & Bollie Pail.
We spend a lot of time in zoos and other places where my children are not allowed to touch a thing. I want our backyard to be the opposite–a place to explore, pick, pull, dig and do whatever their little minds come up with. I want a space where they can make a good, old-fashioned mud mess!
Play: Tempt kids to get down in the dirt with their very own gardening supplies. This Bella Butterfly Gardening Tote has everything they need!
Spend a quiet moment to listen to the sounds of the backyard: birds chirping, branches rustling in the breeze, wind chimes. During a happy afternoon outside you're bound to hear another precious sound, too: The giggles of your kids, having a wonderful time in the garden!
Play: When you're in the backyard try and identify sounds and determine where they're coming from!
Please feel free to share any more ideas you might have!
Stacy Teet is the author of KidsStuffWorld! A military mom turned supermom, this nature-loving, wannabe crafter has a positive outlook and fresh perspective on everyday life. She's on a mission to raise three happy, healthy, well-balanced kids and best of all, she wants to share her secrets! Her writing is chock-full of tips for enjoying parenthood, saving money, entertaining your kids and making your family's life a bit simpler. She's sure to inspire you with new ideas, helpful insights and easy steps to connect with your community and care for the planet. Check out the whole story on her Web site, KidsStuffWorld.com, or take a peek behind the scenes by following her on Pinterest, Twitter or the KSW Facebook page.
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Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky has lost his High Court battle with Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich.
Mr Berezovsky, 66, was seeking more than £3 billion damages after accusing the 45-year-old Russian billionaire businessman of blackmail, breach of trust and breach of contract. Mr Abramovich denied the allegations and denied that Mr Berezovsky was entitled to damages.
Mrs Justice Gloster ruled in Mr Abramovich's favour after a trial in London which started in October 2011 and ended in January this year.
The legal fight centred on deals done in Russia following the break-up of the Soviet Union two decades ago. Mr Berezovsky told the trial Mr Abramovich had "intimidated" him into selling shares in a Russian oil company at a fraction of their value. He also told the judge Mr Abramovich had broken a promise made during a deal relating to a Russian aluminium company. Mr Abramovich disputed the claims, saying they were "wholly without merit".
Both men "rose to enormous wealth and influence" in Russia in the 1990s as state-owned firms were privatised in the wake of the collapse of communism, the court heard. But Mr Berezovsky fled Russia, never to return, in late 2000, after falling out with president Vladimir Putin. He travelled initially to France, then settled in England. He claimed that he had been betrayed by his former friend and business partner.
Announcing her decision, Mrs Justice Gloster said she found Mr Abramovich "to be a truthful, and on the whole reliable, witness". She said she dismissed Mr Berezovsky's claims both in relation to Sibneft and in relation to RusAl "in their entirety".
Mrs Justice Gloster said that because of the nature of the factual issues "the case was one where, in the ultimate analysis, the court had to decide whether to believe Mr Berezovsky or Mr Abramovich". She said that because "both the Sibneft and the RusAl claims depended so very heavily on the oral evidence of Mr Berezovsky, the court needed to have a high degree of confidence in the quality of his evidence". The judge added: "That meant confidence not only in his ability to recollect things accurately, but also in his objectivity and truthfulness as a witness."
She said: "On my analysis of the entirety of the evidence, I found Mr Berezovsky an unimpressive, and inherently unreliable, witness, who regarded truth as a transitory, flexible concept, which could be moulded to suit his current purposes. At times the evidence which he gave was deliberately dishonest; sometimes he was clearly making his evidence up as he went along in response to the perceived difficulty in answering the questions in a manner consistent with his case; at other times, I gained the impression that he was not necessarily being deliberately dishonest, but had deluded himself into believing his own version of events.
"On occasions he tried to avoid answering questions by making long and irrelevant speeches, or by professing to have forgotten facts which he had been happy to record in his pleadings or witness statements. He embroidered and supplemented statements in his witness statements, or directly contradicted them."
Mr Berezovsky spoke to reporters in Russian as he walked out of the courtroom. Translated into English by a bystander, he said: "A legal decision cannot rewrite history. History happened." Asked how he was feeling, he said in English: "Perfect."


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The robots feature lightweight, die cast aluminum arms, four-axis working envelopes and 360-degree Z-axis rotation. According to the company, the less complex gearboxes and motors are easy to maintain, while high-rpm motors provide faster speeds than similar robots. The robots are equipped a Toshiba Machine TSL3000 controller with storage capacity of 6,400 points + 12,800 steps. The controller uses the SCOL programming language, is USB-compatible and can be equipped with fieldbus as an option.


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A NORTH Essex professor has been honoured for services to public health in the UK and overseas.
Mala Rao, a professor in international health at the University of East London since April 2011, has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's New Year's Honour List.
Prof Rao, who lives in Colne Engaine, is also honorary public health advisor to the Administrative Staff College of India, in Hyderabad and advises the Department for International Development team in Madhya Pradesh, also in India.
She was the founding director of the first Indian Institute of Public Health, established by the Public Health Foundation of India.
Based in Hyderabad, she led the institute between 2008 and 2011.
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TOMBALL, Texas - A Tomball man is a finalist for iVillage's Hottest Dad in America contest.
There's no where else Justin Hackett would rather be, than at home with his three sons and wife. But gracing the Web and TV, as one of the hottest dad's in America, is not too far down his list.
From their Tomball home, Hackett's wife, Mandy, saw the Hottest Dad in America iVillage photo contest on the Today Show and wanted the world to see what she see's in her husband.
"I do think he is very physically attractive, but watching him as a father, now he's that much more attractive to me," said Mandy Hackett.
Justin Hackett said his wife didn't tell him about the contest until he was already a semifinalist. A panel of four judges chose the semifinalists in 11 categories, including "hot military dad," "hot single dad," even "hot tattooed dad" and more.
Mandy Hackett knew exactly where her husband would fit. As a psychology professor at the University of Houston Downtown, the "hot teacher dad" category was his to claim.
"I really enjoy my students," said Justin Hackett. "That's the greatest part about my job. I really like being in the classroom."\
When voting then opened to the public, the masses seemed to agree. He won his category and humbly accepted his title.
"It felt good," he said. "I felt like Mandy had really rallied the troops to get the votes in."
Now he, his family, even their neighbors, will be watching the Today Show on June 12 to see the grand prize announcement. They hope iVillage's Hottest Dad is their hometown favorite.
The hot dad individual category winners received $300 Target gift cards. The overall hottest dad in America will win a grand prize that includes a Royal Caribbean cruise and a $500 Target gift card.
Justin Hackett said if he wins the grand prize, he plans to take the cruise with his wife and use the gift card on his kids. With three boys under the age of four, he says the card will buy diapers, food and clothes.
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Chris Brown apologizes in statement
One week after allegedly assaulting Rihanna during an argument, Chris Brown has finally issued a statement apologizing for his actions – by downplaying them:
"Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired. I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with God's help, to emerging a better person. Much of what has been speculated or reported on blogs and/or reported in the media is wrong. While I would like to be able to talk about this more, until the legal issues are resolved, this is all I can say except that I have not written any messages or made any posts to Facebook, on blogs or any place else. Those posts or writing under my name are frauds."
Okay, phew, he said God and his mom are helping him. Because had he just said a licensed therapist with a background in domestic abuse, I'd have to question the sincerity of his statement. But now, I'm pretty much convinced to have a daughter and let her date Chris Brown tonight. Who wants in?


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Sunday Afternoon Occupy Public Policy – Getting Money Out of Politics Meeting Notes 10/23/11
Occupy Seattle
Issue Meeting: Get the Money Out of Politics
10/23/2011 5pm – 630pm
Notes on concerns and comments of attendees. I apologize for any misrepresentations or mispellings of names etc, due to note taking errors during our discussion.
Organizer: Chris
Number of attendees: about 25
Intro: Chris took a stack list of those wishing to present ideas or concerns to the assembled group about getting the money out of politics. The speaker comments are summarized here:
Pearl: concerned about high price of access to our representatives – such as 5000/plate dinners and the like. (general discussion ensued of general agreement and concern about how to fixthis)
Sam: following up on Pearl's comments, indicated that even though current system isn't exactly quid per quo (money for legislation) yet – at best now there is a perception of corruption of our representatives due to the vast amounts of money needed for campaigns. Something like 20-70% of representative time is spent raising campaign funds. Very concerned about need for clear, full and detailed transparency on who specifically is funding all media material for campaigns.
Jonathan: Agrees on need for full disclosure on who is funding political ads. Wants end or reversal of Citizen's United ruling by SCoTUS. Wants to eliminate creation of corporations that are too big to fail. Wants to separate insurance and banking industries/services. Shared the fact that Nov 5 is a 'Move Your Money Day' http://moveyourmoneyproject.org/
Kee: Not interested in a specific plans of action, more interested in coming up with demands/goals such as full disclosure of campaign/ad funding, and overturn of citizens united.
Val: concerned about power of supreme court of the united states (SCOTUS). Wants term limits, campaign finance reforms and overturn of citizens united. Thinks we need new political party or affinity group that can truly represent us, we need to think about big changes to the system in order effect real change in the country.
Abraham: very interested in creating a state or nationally owned bank, such as they have in North Dakota.
Also wants to offer idea that we are all to blame for the problems in our political system, we need to educate ourselves and take action to regain our democracy and address our true needs. Wants to remind us to think globally when it comes to corporate influence in government – this is a world-wide problem.
Kim: intereseted in ideas of Lawrence Lessig – specifically related to getting money out of politics. Wants all private money out of politics. Believes that the constitution allows for citizens to call for a constitutional convention to propose an amendment which addresses the problem of private money in politics. Believes that we can work on this from the ground up – do not need to convince our current representatives. Believes that we can constrain this convention call in such a way that will allow new representatives, so that we avoid the current corrupted system of representatives.
Breanne: Believes no private money should be required for campaigns. Frustrated with current system, and negative political ads etc, believes that it is one of the main reasons that there is low voter turn out for elections. Wants to have campaigns or elections focus on issues and what
decisions a candidate would make, rather than personal information on candidates.
John: Wants to eliminate legal concept of corporate personhood. Wants to nationalize FIRE (finance , insurance, real estate industries). Would like to require all users of public airwaves to donate airtime for campaigns. Wants to reform the stock and bond markets. Wants publically financed campaigns. Wants to eliminate no-bid government contracts.
Steve: Wants to overturn citizens united decision. Shared fact that 3/4 or more of US citizens nationally felt this was a bad decision. Interested in AZ and other state public matching election funding laws (recently struck down as unconstitutional by SCOTUS). Also interested in state banks. There is a upcoming presentation on the state bank concept
This Wed 10/26/11 7:00pm at Kane Hall on UW campus
Dorothy: Just came from training session on how to decrease corporate influence. Wants to share information about national action on this subject. for January 21 2012. House parties are
being organized for planning actions, especially Nov 9, when guest speaker will be Bernie Sanders (I-VT).
Andrew: Concerned about citizens united decision. Shared example of funding to candidates on
school board election in North Carolina that resulted in election of board members who want to re-segregate schools (end busing etc.). We all need to educate ourselves and not be shy about sharing what we find out about local candidates and their funding sources. Wants to get the money out of politics. Interested in what role congress can play in regulating the actions of the supreme court.
Ann: Shared desire to make local public radio less focused on amount of money candidates are raising and more on the issues, and what candidates stand for. Suggests we should contact our local stations and ask them to change their focus.
Craig: Want to remind folks that end result of our efforts will likely be new or reformed laaws. Need to garner support and help from people, media. Would like to see us engage in actions that make our anger and frustration more visible to the populace. Offers example of 'Target: Seattle' action in fight against nuclear arms race. Got media interested in covering because of visual impact of expressed dangers. Would like to see a week long event in seattle focused on corporate influence , mock trial or mock constitutional convention that helped educate citizens
and gain media coverage. Craig is involved with Wash Public Campaigns
Jim: Concerned about Citizens UNited decision. If can't get overturned, then wants to make corporations responsible for all actions as persons, not just get rights of personhood. Wants to see corporations held accountable for actions hurting people and communities.
Tom: Brought up idea that we can affect corporations and possibly make them accountable by
using heir weak point of neding a state charter to operate in each state. Might be able to revoke their charter if they do not address issues that we have.
All: agreed to start working group, and meet Sundays at 3pm until further notice.
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JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. - A Jacksonville mother spoke for the first time Monday about a shooting last week that left her 25-year-old daughter paralyzed. She's pleading for two suspects at large to turn themselves in to police.
Iesha Mann was shot in the back when she was caught in the crossfire of a gang-related shooting in Jacksonville Beach. She was walking her dog near the intersection Third Avenue South and Seventh Street South the night of Oct. 15 when she was struck by the gunfire.
IMAGES: Family photos of Iesha Mann
Daniel Jarrett, 17, was also shot and was later arrested on attempted murder charges. His injuries were non-life-threatening. Police said 19-year-old Denard Robinson and 35-year-old Vernon Robinson are still at large, wanted on attempted murder charges. Police said Jarrett and Denard Robinson are documented members of known gangs, but not Vernon Robinson.
"She's paralyzed from the waist down. The bullet is still in her spine," Josephine Mann said of her daughter. "They can't remove the bullet. Right now if they tried, it would do more damage than good. They're waiting for the swelling to go down to see how much movement she'll get back."
Investigators said an argument between Jarrett, Denard Robinson, who also goes by "Scooter," and Vernon Robinson, also known as "Yodi," prompted the shooting. (All are pictured right in order.)
"She's holding up better than I am," Josephine Mann said. "The first thing she said is, 'I'm just glad I'm alive.'"
Iesha recently moved to Jacksonville Beach to raise her two sons, 2-year-old Tramain and 8-year-old Jeremiah. While her mother says the boys are keeping her daughter strong and focused on recovery, what's happened has been difficult for them to understand.
"He said, 'Mommy, I'm glad that that bullet didn't kill you, because if it killed you, it would've killed me, and I don't want to live without you,'" Josephine said.
Iesha is expected to move to Brooks Rehab Center later this week. Her mother says she's relying on her faith to pull her through.
"She says don't cry for her, pray for her," Josephine said. "She needs your prayers more than she needs your tears."
The family has established a fund at Bank of America to help raise money for her medical bills and therapy. To donate, contact the bank and specify the Iesha Mann Donation Fund, account No. 229046801374.
Anyone with information on the suspects' whereabouts is asked to call the Jacksonville Beach Police Department at 904-270-1667 or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.
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But I can't for the life of me run Python scripts via CGI. I have tried everything I have read, but without a step-by-step tutorial, I am lost. I try to address my script via a remote web browser and I get 500-internal server error.
I am hoping for links to some above-mentioned tutorials on this, so I can try to diagnose the problem.
So far, all I have modified is the file "/etc/apache2/sites-available/default" to the following...
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<VirtualHost *:80>
ServerAdmin webmaster@localhost
DocumentRoot /var/www
<Directory />
Options +ExecCGI FollowSymLinks
AllowOverride None
<Directory /var/www/>
Options Indexes FollowSymLinks MultiViews
AllowOverride None
Order allow,deny
allow from all
ScriptAlias /cgi-bin/ /usr/lib/cgi-bin/
<Directory "/usr/lib/cgi-bin/">
AllowOverride None
Options +ExecCGI -MultiViews +SymLinksIfOwnerMatch
Order allow,deny
Allow from all
AddHandler cgi-script .py # tell Apache to handle every file with .py suffix as a cgi program
AddHandler default-handler .html .htm # tell Apache to handle HTML files in regular way
ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/error.log
# Possible values include: debug, info, notice, warn, error, crit,
# alert, emerg.
LogLevel warn
I put the script in /usr/lib/cgi-bin/ and then address it in my browser http://192.168.0.51/cgi-bin/test.py but get the 500 error. I used chmod 755 of the script with the same result. I know the LAMP is working because going to the root (just the server address) shows the standard "It Works!" apache page.
The script I am trying...
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#!/usr/bin/env python
print "Content-type: text/html\n\n"
print "<html>Hello world!</html>"
I tried which python from the command line and got back /usr/bin/python so I changed the top line to have that (without the 'env') but that didn't work either.
so... HELP! Is it a setting in apache's numerous conf files? I'm at rope's end.
Thank you SO much for your time!!


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Unlike The Crying Game, where the sex of a character is a major twist about halfway through, the genders of the characters in Albert Nobbs is not much in doubt: Glenn Close is a big star with above-the-title billing — her butched-up face is the ad campaign. And yet there is just as much mystery here, albeit of a different kind. This is a story of identity that's almost impenetrable.
Albert (Close) is a gentlemanly servant at a high-end boutique hotel in Ireland. Everyone admires Albert: The women appreciate his respectful demeanor, his male co-workers his work ethic, the boss, Mrs. Baker (Pauline Collins), his reliability. But no one really knows Albert, who lives in a small room in the attic and squirrels away his money and dreams of something else.
But really, Albert doesn't even know himself. He has been living as a man for decades — who knows how long? — and cannot even remember a time when he (or she) was not Albert. He has become so repressed, he almost doesn't have a personality anymore.


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13 year-old Lyza lives in New Jersey in 1968 with her Dad and her hippie sister. Lyza's mother has abandoned the family and they are trying to keep it together with just the three of them. As Lyza says about the time since her mom left, "our family began to unravel/like a tightly wound ball of string." This book is written as a series of poems that make Lyza's experiences seem even more real. It's kind of like reading her diary or listening in on her thoughts.
Lyza's grandfather's death is another emotional blow for a family already on the edge. While cleaning out his house, Lyza discovers something curious, an envelope labeled, "for Lyza only." In the envelope are old maps and clues that may lead to the pirate treasure of Capt. Kidd – a treasure that might be buried somewhere in Lyza's hometown.
Lyza recruits her best friends Malcolm and Carolann to help her understand the clues and old maps. The kids operate in secret, doing their research by day and sneaking out at night to do their digging.
For Lyza, there are some mysteries she can't solve by herself, like the reason her mother left. Other mysteries, like the whereabouts of Captain Kidd's treasure, she just might be able to unravel with the help of a few good friends.
This story is set during the Vietnam war. Lyza has a lot of loss around her. Her mom has left, her Grandpa dies and boys from her town are dying in the war. All of this could make a person sink into despair, but instead, Lyza chooses to be alive. She chooses to grab the adventure that is handed to her. I really liked that about her. Life is unpredictable and sometimes very hard. But it IS life and life has all kinds of wonderful things and good surprises in it too. You can't really have one without the other. I liked reading about a girl who is learning how to handle both. Author: Jen Bryant
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Frazier's resounding homer rewards Latos in shutout
Reds third baseman clubs 480-foot blast; starter deals for first victory
CINCINNATI -- It was a successful Reds homestand that was defined by strong pitching for all 10 games, so seeing it finished up with a 1-0 win over the Cubs on Wednesday afternoon wasn't terribly shocking.
How that one run was acquired, though, should be good for numerous video replays, some stories at the nearby watering holes and around the office the next day. It came via Todd Frazier, who hit a titanic home run that traveled 480 feet.
"It was pretty far. I thought it went a little further. I thought it was over five [hundred]," Frazier said.
Before Frazier's shot, with two outs in the sixth, there was a scoreless deadlock between Reds starter Mat Latos and Cubs righty Jeff Samardzija. On a 2-1 pitch from Samardzija, Frazier hit a drive off of the riverboat above center field. The estimated distance of the homer was good for seventh all-time at Great American Ball Park.
"I lost sight of it. I thought it went into orbit some place," Reds manager Dusty Baker said.
"I've got to hit the ball three times to get it that far," Reds shortstop Zack Cozart said.
Samardzija, a former Notre Dame pitcher who had often faced Frazier in college games vs. Rutgers, paid for leaving a cut-fastball out over the plate.
"He's a heck of a hitter," Samardzija said. "You're facing a good lineup like that, and every pitch has to be where you want it or else they'll take advantage of it. I thought I pitched him good all day, but he hammered that ball. He definitely got his money's worth on that."
Going into the at-bat, Frazier had been 0-for-10 for the series.
"I was just trying to get that fastball. I haven't seen many of them lately," Frazier said. "When you get it, you've got to do something with it. ... I took a couple of steps and kind of figured it was out. But I didn't really know how far until I looked up and saw it bounce off of the boat. It was pretty fun to watch."
There are no bonus runs for distance, but it proved to be just enough to support another good outing from Latos. He worked seven-plus innings, allowing four hits, a walk and striking out four, to finally get his first victory after some tough luck.
On the 8-2 homestand, which included three series wins over the Phillies, Marlins and Cubs, the Reds' pitching staff had a 1.91 ERA and held opponents to a .201 batting average. Only 16 batters were walked compared to 107 strikeouts. Nine of the 10 games saw quality starts from the rotation.
Latos retired his first 10 batters before a one-out double from Julio Borbon in the fourth inning. Latos said he had no secondary pitches working for him, so he stuck with fastballs.
"I didn't have anything today," Latos said. "I had a four-seamer and a two-seamer, was all I had today. It was tough. Everybody in the big leagues can hit a fastball. It was just a matter of hitting my spots and being able to make key pitches when I needed to."
Latos' day began ominously. He had to alter his pregame routine upon learning of a rain delay that halted the first pitch for 89 minutes. Two batters into the game, Borbon hit a comebacker off of Latos' right foot to bring out the trainer.
"Toe is bruised, but whatever. Just another 1-3 putout was all," Latos said.
Latos didn't have a runner reach third base against him until he returned for the top of the eighth. It was an effort toward bullpen preservation, but he did not get far. Dioner Navarro drew a leadoff walk, and Luis Valbuena hit an infield single to the shortstop.
Jonathan Broxton replaced Latos to face Cody Ransom, who moved the runners with a sacrifice. Broxton struck out pinch-hitter Alfonso Soriano and got a ground ball up the middle from David DeJesus. Cozart made a fantastic play to get the ball and throw from behind second base to get DeJesus at first base to end the inning.
"I went a long ways to get the ball," Cozart said. "I was going to throw it no matter what, because it was two outs and you never know. When I threw it, I kind of saw out of the corner of my eye as I fell down that he wasn't that close to the bag. I was kind of shocked, because he can run well. Personally, I've been struggling at the plate, so when I make plays like that, it feels pretty good."
Aroldis Chapman gave up a two-out single in the ninth but kept the Cubs scoreless for his fourth save.
It was only the ninth 1-0 game in the 11-season history of Great American Ball Park -- but the second this season. The other came near the start of the homestand vs. the Phillies in a suspended game that was claimed the following day. This 1-0 win meant Baker didn't have to exhaust his bullpen again after extra-inning games in three of the past four days.
"Hopefully this will set us straight, because we have seven more before we get a break," Baker said. "We don't want to limp into Washington, and especially St. Louis. That set us straight for a couple of days."
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Coronary Artery Fistula—Child
Coronary artery fistula is an abnormal connection between the coronary artery and the heart or other blood vessels. Coronary arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart tissue. A small fistula will not affect this blood flow, but larger fistulas may cause problems.
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This condition is typically a congenital defect. This means that a baby is born with it. It is not known exactly why the fistula develops.
Some fistulas can also occur after birth due to infection, injury, or heart surgery.
Risk Factors
The risk factors for coronary artery fistula are unclear.
Children with this condition usually do not have any symptoms.
A large fistula may cause chest pain, an irregular heart beat, or an abnormal pulse, but this is rare. If your child has any of these symptoms, get emergency medical care right away. In severe cases, this condition can lead to a heart attack , heart failure, or a ruptured fistula.
You will be asked about your child's symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. A coronary artery fistula may be suspected if a heart murmur is heard during a physical exam.
Images may be taken of your child's bodily structures. This can be done with:
Your child's heart function may be tested. This can be done with:
Talk with the doctor about the best treatment plan for your child. Options include:
Surgeries that may be done to treat this condition include:
- Coil embolization —A special coil is passed through blood vessels in the arms or legs to the heart. The coil can close off the abnormal vessel.
- Open heart surgery—to close the defect with stitches.
Lifelong Monitoring
Your child will have regular exams by a heart doctor. This is done to prevent major complications.
Preventing heart defects may not always be possible. However, getting regular prenatal care is always important.
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- Updated: 12/20/2014
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Hi all, I've been checking this site for a little over a year. My story started back in 4/2011. Had a cold..coughed up a storm..had terrible sternum pain. Was diagnosed with costochondritis. Had X-rays nothing else just let it rest. Got a bit better but it repeated again in Oct. another X-ray and steroids but sent for CT Scan when it didn't heal. They found a lesion on my sternum and a mass in the liver. By Dec 2011 I was diagnosed with an unknown primary that had metasticized to the liver and a few bones. I was told I was not a candidate for surgery.
We spent about 2 months trying to figure out a primary through biopsies and scopes and blood tests. Nothing was abnormal or too high or low or hurt or etc. with an unknown your chances are only as good as what they try. I was seeing a Doctor at Siteman Cancer center in St. Louis and asked him where the best unknown Doctors were and he sent me to Sarah Cannon Research Center in Nashville. So I went for a second opinion there, during one of the biopsies I had some results for tumor markers. It matched up to one of the studies they were conducting there. We also sent my liver tissue off to California to be genetically tested.
The Nashville doctor said that only about 2% remain unknown primaries and we went ahead with the study. I was on 3 different chemos..Carboplatin,Etopiside and the study one. I was on that from 2/12-7/12. Initially the liver tumor was shrinking and the bone tumors less active. But after we dropped off the 2 chemos it plateaued and then the liver started increasing again.
From the tissue that was sent to California a diagnosis was made that there was a 67% chance of it be Cholangiocarcinoma , a 25% chance of gall bladder cancer and 5% chance of being about 30 different kinds. So...both my doctors believe that it is CC just because of what they can see and what they can't. Although neither can explain why all my blood tests show no cancer markers.
So in July I came back to Siteman and started a standard of care chemo regime for CC. I have had 12 cycles of Cisplatin and Gemzar. I had liver tumor shrinkage after the first 4 and after the second 4. I go next week for my 3rd scans. The bones they believe are looking better but they have said that is more difficult to measure.
I have also had 4 bone areas radiated to keep them from causing problems.
I am 52 now..was pretty healthy before I found this out and currently don't feel too bad except for the neuropathy in my feet. I enjoy reading all the posts and try to get as much info as possible because as I have read on here before someone needs to be the exception and my plan is for it to be me.