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|March 2, 2011
Volume 13, Issue 5
|Midwifery Today E-News
"Creativity and Birth"
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Jan's Corner
"Traditional Midwife," Not "TBA"
The World Health Organization (WHO) a number of years ago designated the term "traditional birth attendant" as the preferred term for traditional midwives. In doing so, WHO stripped midwives in many areas of the world, most rural and poor, of their title—"midwife." We at Midwifery Today have always railed against the title "TBA." There are differing opinions about this, and other terms, given to midwives. Several listservs I'm on have had some great discussion about this subject. What follows are excerpts from a conversation between midwives on a subject that should be of interest to us all.
Jan: The title of "TBA" still really bothers me. Could we continue this discussion? Here is a link from the Midwifery Today site regarding traditional midwives: http://www.midwiferytoday.com/iam/. Included are goals and beliefs, a definition of "midwife" and a piece on autonomy in the profession. I think it is really important. Many people worked on it. I know we may need to make a differentiation when we are talking but let's call them midwives. Please let us not strip the title of our foremothers, many who still do the births in their communities.
Carol Gautschi: I was considered a local "healer" in my "village" (community) as a community-created, lay midwife for 25 years. Many families, mostly women, came to me for various reasons—when their grandmother was dying, when their children got hurt or sick, for spiritual counsel, if their husband got kicked in the head by a horse, if their daughter had a seizure, even when their animals were sick or cut.
They referred to me as a midwife, wise woman and healer. Legally I was referred to as a "birth attendant." Sadly, now that I am a licensed midwife (for nine and a half years), they do not come as often as they once did. They know I am bound by the laws of the land and that I cannot as easily help them with their difficulties. I was always careful not to diagnose but would share how, if this were my child, etc., I would treat them. That kept me under the radar. (What are you to do when people are in need and you may have an answer for them?) I would not always show them how to treat themselves or help them, but gave encouragement and referrals.
Titles, for me, were not important. If someone referred to me respectfully, it made my heart glad and I was grateful. The idea of esteeming the women in the global community with a loving acknowledgement and title of their midwifery wisdom would be a gift worthy of the effort made to regard them. What it would say to the global community and to their own hearts could transcend a lot. The best traditional/village midwives I've met through the years are often humble and recognize their skills as a gift. Sometimes I think us acknowledging them is more for us; yet, I know they would be blessed and women would be strengthened if we did esteem them. Village midwives hold the value of the word "midwife" more accurately than those of us who are politically restrained because they have greater freedom to do so!
Sister Morningstar: Whatever else they may be, whatever additional adjectives we wish to put in front of the word, they are midwives. And if we are looking at the Western model and definition of midwife as someone who attends to a woman in the birth journey, then they are much more. The village midwives I have had the privilege of working beside, in multiple countries, handle the questions and needs of the whole family's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, and all within a context of what will work and make sense to those they serve. Village midwives have a deep and living understanding of the dwelling, work, beliefs, past, diet, resources, fears and dreams of the people they serve. I've watched them bandage wounds of body, mind and soul. The village midwife is a healer and attending pregnant women and babies is probably one of the easier things s/he does. Well, it was one of the easier things s/he did. Politics, cultural tides, rejection, even self-doubt have made it the most unnatural of all the natural things s/he does in a day. Do we still need the midwife? Does she deserve our support as well as respect? If a family still needs a grandmother, if a family still needs the wisdom, experience, skill and commitment of a wise elder, then the entire global village still needs her midwife. The chief of our tribe says of those in power...."We don't need new leaders. We don't have time to grow new leaders. We need the leaders we have to get it." We are all getting it. Everyone matters, every voice matters. That's the pow wow way. We can honor the wisdom of the elders, respond to the vision of the youth and keep rooting out the tribal evil, adding to the tribal wisdom and getting the work done. And birth is the beginning and most important of all the work. Even the cries of joy or sorrow from the fresh born need to be heard and counted. Good will come of all this dialogue. Peace will come of it. It shows we are getting it.
Jan: I really appreciate the ability to continue this important conversation because these midwives are our colleagues and how we treat our colleagues is important. "Colleague" suggests an equal and that is how we must treat one another. When we did the conference in Costa Rica, traditional midwives from all over Central America came. Their knowledge of midwifery was something to behold. The forest around them is their pharmacy. Their techniques are ones that could improve all our practices. Their outcomes are amazing.
One midwife brought the books where she'd recorded every birth she had ever done, nearly two thousand. Never lost a mother and rarely a baby. The traditional midwives brought their fear with them, too. Fear of the authorities in their countries. Fear of going to jail. But not their fear of birth—they had none. These midwives are needed members of their communities, often the only option, and yet they are harassed. When the conference was ending there was not a dry eye in the house. The traditional midwives were all crying because it was the very first time in their lives that they were honored. We were crying for the same reason and because they had so blessed us with their presence. When we reach out in equality to our sister/brother midwives we will learn and be blessed beyond titles.
The title of "TBA" is denigrating. It says, "You are less." That is why I want to change it. Ideally we would call midwives from each area of the world what they call themselves, but there would be too many different words. How about "midwife"? Often, traditional midwives are blamed for others' mistakes, perpetuating the idea that they are unskilled. Mostly, they are quite skilled and know what they're doing. Often they are too far from help. Often help is no help at all. Traditional midwives know a lot but have been disregarded and are being wiped out. It's a real loss because we have a lot to learn and share with one another.
I could share many, many stories, but the truth is that not one of us is better than anyone else. We all have a role to play in making birth better for mothers and babies and we are blessed to have amazing colleagues around the world. The WHO states that we need 300,000 more midwives. Let's start by properly recognizing the ones we already have.
— Jan Tritten, mother of Midwifery Today
Jan Tritten is the founder, editor in chief and mother of Midwifery Today magazine. She became a midwife in 1977 after the amazing homebirth of her second daughter. Her mission is to make loving midwifery care the norm for birthing women and their babies throughout the world. Meet Jan at our conferences around the world, or join her online, as she works to transform birth practices around the world.
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A new study reports that the use of non alcohol antibacterial mouth-rinse is linked to a decreased incidence of preterm birth. The study followed pregnant women at 6 to 20 weeks gestation that had periodontal disease and were not receiving additional dental care. Of mothers who used the mouthwash twice a day, 6.1% delivered prematurely, compared with 21.9% of the control group, who did not use the mouthwash.
After adjusting the findings for smoking status and age, the rate of premature birth in those who used the mouthwash was around two-thirds less than those who did not. The study's authors, who were surprised with the results, noted that hormone surges in pregnancy can cause the gums to swell and that too much inflammation may trigger premature labor. The results of the study emphasize the importance of preventative dental care during pregnancy.
— Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. 2011. "Study finds that use of alcohol free antibacterial mouth-rinse is associated with decreased incidence of preterm birth." Accessed February 21, 2010. http://www.smfmnewsroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/SMFM-51-Use-of-Mouth-rinse-decreases-PTB.pdf
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Music gives us pleasure. Music inspires creativity. Music also distracts us from pain. And it has the power to help us heal our bodies. So why is music largely absent from a typical childbirth? This is one of the questions I have been trying to answer as a lay musicologist and childbirth educator.
Typically, pregnant women are invited to practice yoga or learn meditative breathing to prepare for childbirth. Consider this: Roughly two million Americans practice yoga and meditation each year while over 100 million have purchased a digital music player such as the iPod. The majority of Americans listen to music every day. Not only does music have near-universal appeal, but it is one of the best and most accessible pain management tools around.
A growing body of scientific research links music with positive outcomes in pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum adjustment. Some of what I'll share in this article has been studied carefully; other findings are qualitative and based on my experiences with childbirth clients. What you should know is that the history of music therapy dates back to 550 BC when Pythagoras suggested the confluence of music and medicine to Greek doctors. His premise was that music's harmony and resonance could help the human body achieve a similar level of accord.
The field of music therapy emerged much later—in the 1940s—to help veterans cope with post-traumatic stress disorder. Music helped distract veterans from painful memories and opened new avenues for creativity and joy. While little apparent overlap may exist between a glowing pregnant women and a weary veteran, both share a propensity for anxiety. Recent studies demonstrate how music can act as a salve for pregnant women, especially women in higher risk categories or first-time mothers, who generally experience more stress leading up to and during childbirth.
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Q: What role does creative expression play in the births you attend?
— E-News editorial staff
A: The childbearing year is an opportunity for a woman to take part in her ultimate creation—the growth and birth of her child. With any creative endeavor there are steps to the process. Conception is when the concept is sparked and a new work of art is conceived. This is the planning stage, a time of organizing and gathering supplies. During incubation the creation grows and develops, the vessel for creation goes further into the dream world (unconsciousness). This allows the process to develop illumination. The project is ready to be brought forth. An "a-ha" is the moment of creation. In the process of birth verification, the project now has a life of its own but continues to need nurturing. The creator comes back into conscious self. The creative process follows these steps for any of the expressive arts. I firmly believe that if women during the childbearing year thought of themselves as artists and focused on going inward, to the depths of their unconscious selves, that the process would be as smooth as possible for them. Taking part in the arts, whether it be singing, drawing, writing, dancing, sewing, knitting, etc., brings women to the inward place.
— Janice Marsh-Prelesnik
A: It's a funny sort of question, really, as birth is the ultimate "creative expression." I do find mothers who use song or sound, visualization or dance "bring on" their babies well. We are in Vermont, and there are mountains out the window in a range. Many moms work through a set of contractions up and down over the peaks with rough sounds and sometimes motions like climbing and descent. This is never a directed activity and really fascinating to observe.
— Stevie Balch
A: Express those inner animal noises…involve the younger ones attending, and dance, dance, dance that baby out!
— Mackenzie Christy
A: I often suggest low (rather than high-pitched) sounds as this seems to resonate better with helping the energy to direct downwards. To help with this, I, and perhaps the partner and other birth attendants, chant in a low tone, something like an "oh" sound. This can help the woman find a lower tone. Even if she can't do it herself, she finds it's helpful to have that low tone resonating around her. Leboyer has written some great stuff about this, and about chanting during births.
— Nicky Grace
A: I had a mom at a naval base that planned for an unmedicated birth. She sang in her church choir. It was wonderful how she sang songs through early labor, but then the pitch started going high as she moved into more active labor. Working with her breath and moving her into lower tones, I sang and breathed through the entire labor with her. One of the labor and delivery nurses came quietly into the room and said that she wished she could record those sounds, that it was like Gregorian chanting. It was so beautiful, just lovely.
— Diana Mincin
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Think about It
As a clinician, I have never ceased to be amazed by the total focus and concentration that occurs when people have become fully engaged in an artistic project. There is absorption and a complete connection with the self that I seldom see in any other context. I never fail to be impressed by the strong evidence of pride and ownership as each individual gathers up his or her piece and heads for home. At that moment the hope and the confidence in a new future are almost tangible.
— Sue McDonald
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Over the past four months, since my first child was born, I have gone through a rollercoaster of issues surrounding my daughter's inability to breastfeed. Throughout this time I had diagnosed her with a posterior tongue tie and had it fixed. After finally getting her to latch, I was hit with severe supply problems. It has been my goal since dealing with these problems to spread the word about posterior tongue tie to as many people as possible, especially the care providers who help women initiate breastfeeding after birth. By having knowledge of this supposedly rare, but definitely underdiagnosed and very misunderstood problem, those who help women at birth can be the first line of defense against this crippling and seemingly invisible barrier to breastfeeding.
The more my story has spread, the more women have spoken up about their breastfeeding issues and identified their babies as having tongue ties, never having known. These are women who may have had their breastfeeding relationship destroyed from the get go because of a tongue tie, as well those who could breastfeed but went through months of pain and agony caused by a bad latch. My personal blog describes how my story has already spread to thousands of people and details my problems with breastfeeding.
I would love it if this issue could get coverage in Midwifery Today so midwives and others who are involved in birth have in-depth information about how to diagnose and treat this problem. There's information out there, but it's just not reaching enough people. I want nothing more than to help make sure other mothers and babies do not go have to go through the same thing I did over such a simple problem.
— Cassandra Roy
I just received my latest Midwifery Today E-News bulletin and thoroughly enjoyed reading the international birthing stories.
I have lived in Yemen for almost nine years now and have given birth to three babies here. Traditionally, women give birth in their homes, with the women of their family and extended family in attendance, along with a midwife. I do not know the exact figures, but I do know that the mother/infant mortality rate is fairly high. Now most hospitals have birthing facilities, which I feel is a mixed blessing. The good part is that the care is there for those who need it, though even the best of hospitals here don't match what we are used to in the West. The bad part is that women here are increasingly coming to rely on hospital births and are turning away from homebirths even when there are no expected problems.
I gave birth to the first two babies I had here (I have eight in all) in a mother-baby hospital in Sana'a, the capital city. (I cannot have homebirths due to a serious bleeding problem.) I found the female doctors to be knowledgeable and efficient but they were not prepared to "think outside the box," and expected me to act in a certain way. I am always very quiet and inwardly focused in my birthing processes and because of this they didn't believe I was really in labor and kept wanting to give me ultrasounds!
There seems to be more dependence on technology like ultrasounds. They recommend you have one every month you are pregnant, just to be sure everything is okay. I refused and explained to them why, though they thought I was a little crazy. I had my last baby in Mukalla at a general hospital, with a doctor and a midwife in attendance. They discouraged me from walking around and then would not allow me to sit up to have the baby! In general though, they try to be supportive within the framework that they are familiar with.
I am an herbalist, practicing both American and Arab medicine and one of my great aspirations is to become a midwife. The government here has actually started some midwifery schools, one in Adan and I believe one in Sana'a as well, but none in my area. Most midwives here are women who are known for being able to deliver babies—no training, just experience.
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David Lang – Carnegie Hall's 2013 – 2014 Richard and Barbara Debs Composer's Chair – looks at the broader musical landscape by curating the collected stories project. These six multi-genre concerts showcases different modes of storytelling in music, from Medieval Beowulf to conceptual
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Passionate and prolific, Lang embodies the restless spirit of invention with his creation of new forms that defy categorization. The musically omnivorous creator references folk, pop, and jazz influences in his compositions, while at the same time being deeply rooted in the classical tradition.
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Music and storytelling began their lives together—music to accompany heroic tales, music to worship by, music to suggest the emotions running deep below the surface of a text. Not all music tells a story—how could it? It is the most abstract of all the arts. And yet we often listen to music as if it has a tale to tell, teasing a narrative out of all the tunes and harmonies and changes.


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A majority of tech journalists and bloggers consider Windows untouchable. Walk into the media room at any international tech event and you will see most journalists and bloggers typing their posts on Apple MacBooks. It is almost fashionable to hate Windows.
I am not part of that crowd.
Despite its flaws – yes, there are several – I love Windows. It is messy and chaotic. And it doesn't look as good as OS X. Maintaining the OS is also an issue with all the dead registry entries and empty folders piling up deep within the system with use. But I love Windows for the flexibility it provides. When the going gets tough, I find Windows machine gets going.
Windows powers the overwhelming majority of computers because it is essentially an open platform. People can create all sorts of applications for it and users can tinker with it in all sorts of ways. More importantly, Windows supports millions of hardware combinations. And it does a terrific job.
By all means, Windows has been a fantastic success for Microsoft. That is until now.
There are many stories about doom and gloom for Redmond nowadays. Microsoft's days are over, they say. And they are probably right.
But where I disagree is in the cause of this doom and gloom. Microsoft has fallen behind not because Google and Apple are magically superior to it. The company is losing the race because not only has it stopped innovating Windows, which happens to be the software that made it a dominating force, but has also undermined the personal computer, the platform which used to bring in money for it.
Microsoft is in trouble because it hasn't done anything really new in the last decade for personal computer users. Worse, the company's lethargy and inability to supercharge the ecosystem has hit the whole computer industry hard.
See around yourself. Windows XP still powers around 40% computers in the world. There is a reason for that. People – and we are talking about average consumers here – just don't feel any need to step up to the new operating software. Windows XP is still fantastic for their needs, which happen to be web browsing, storing of documents and images and watching YouTube videos. Yes, there are also 44% users who use Windows 7 now. But many of these users got the new OS when they bought the new PC. Not many, especially those not too tech-savvy, have updated.
But how has Microsoft undermined the personal computer? In several ways.
Consider the minimum specifications for Windows, the operating system that powers majority of personal computers:
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1GHz or faster processor
16GB hard disk space
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1GHz or faster processor
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DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver
The interesting bit here is that if you bought a decent computer in 2004 or 2005, it will probably handle Windows 8 just fine. Over the years, the hardware has become incredibly powerful. But Microsoft has not moved to take advantage of this hardware. When you set the hardware threshold too low, it is difficult to add features that can make a consumer go wow and nudge him to upgrade to a new computer. Instead, Microsoft has relied on faux user interface changes like Aero to push consumers to update.
I call it failure of imagination. The amount of horsepower that mainstream computers pack in today is astounding. In 2004, IBM's BlueGene became the top supercomputer in the world with a theoretical performance of over 70 teraflops. This machine had over 16,000 processors and was created at a cost of millions of dollars. In 2013, if you spend around $1500 or Rs 1 lakh in India, you can assemble a computer with a theoretical performance of around 10 teraflops!
But because of Microsoft's failure to innovate software fast enough, for the majority of consumers these computers are no better than the computers of 2006 and 2007. There is just no software innovation that can make use of the powerful hardware available in mainstream computers and delight customers. Compare that with iPad. It has a fraction of hardware capabilities of computers and yet it has software, albeit basic in functionality, that can delight an average customer.
People have stopped buying or upgrading personal computers because they don't see any value in it. They have stopped upgrading the OS because it is essentially same. The core software stinks because it brings nothing new to the table. Story is same with Windows 8, which may have some cosmetic changes but doesn't bring anything spectacular to the game. No wonder, people are barely noticing it.
Another way Microsoft has hurt the computer industry, and in turn its own business, is Xbox. There was a time when millions of people used to upgrade their computers so that they could play the latest games. But after 2007, Microsoft has made every attempt to undermine PC gaming so that it can push its gaming console. This has happened through exclusive games created only for Xbox, like Microsoft-made Halo 4, or with the help of game developers who have been told to tailor their games for console hardware, which is vastly inferior to personal computer hardware. The result: Nowadays you don't need to build an ultrapowerful gaming computer to play the latest games. If you bought GTX8800 graphics card in 2006, you can still play almost all games at reasonably good resolution and graphics settings!
Deliberately or unconsciously, Microsoft has undermined the platform on which its business depends. The current misfortunes of the company are a direct result of this. The way to come out of this rut is simple: Microsoft should push the boundaries of what is possible with personal computers.
Unfortunately, I don't see that happening. Instead of improving personal computers, Microsoft is busy following Apple. Apple is doing tablets, so we should do one. Google is doing a phone so we should do that too. Apple is doing app store so we should also do that. Apple and Amazon have a well-stocked content store. Yes, we need that too!
Worse, with Windows 8, Microsoft is now giving up on the open nature of Windows, which was the single-biggest reason behind the success of the OS.
Tough days ahead, Microsoft. Tough days.
PS: I typed this article in my office on MS Word 2003 using a machine that was probably bought in 2005. It is powered by a Pentium 4 processor running at 3Ghz and uses Windows XP Professional (version 2002). The graphics in this machine are handled by GMA 900 Intel integrated graphics processor!


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Dated 1961+ due to Swarovski releasing first bicone crystals. Signed with copyright symbol and Pat 2809501 on goldtone clips. Czech tricolor art glass bicones, marbled baroque art glass beads. Also found in pink and green.
This 1957 clip was patented by Coro Inc. of Rhode Island, parent company of Vendome. The patent says "the present invention relates to the jewelry art, and has particular reference to a novel construction for an earring ear wire. The principal object of the invention is to provide an ear wire having an ear lobe engaging member with adjustable tension."


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MALMESBURY Victoria manager Gareth Davies will try and divert the pressure away from his young side when they make the trip to fellow strugglers Carterton Town tonight.
The Flying Monk Ground side currently sit fourth-from-bottom, one place and four points above their Oxfordshire hosts in Hellenic League Division One West.
And Davies knows that a much-needed three points after Saturday's 1-1 draw with local rivals New College will give them that bit of extra breathing space.
"It is a big match for us," the Vics boss said. "But we have to try and keep the pressure of the players.
"They are a young side and sometimes when you heap too much pressure on them it can have an adverse effect.
"What I want is for them to go out and enjoy the game and hopefully that will help them perform."
Davies is keen for his players to show more than they did against New College and is only likely to bring back Charlie Basilone after he was rested at the weekend.
"I think that they owe us a performance," he added. "I don't know why we weren't at our best on Saturday.
"We just seemed to cancel each other out so we know that we need to improve and if we can get the win then that will give us that bit of a buffer."
After tonight's trip to Carterton, who come into the match on the back of a 4-1 defeat at Tuffley Rovers, Malmesbury have five games remaining.
And Davies is hoping that his young side can close the nine-point gap on New College, the side directly above them in the table.
"I've looked at the fixtures and we have some winnable games - we have to play Carterton again," Davies said.
"Hopefully we can climb a couple of places, but that is the future, we need to focus on tonight first."
Cirencester Town can close the gap on Southern League Division One South and West leaders Merthyr Town to two points if they return from Gloucestershire rivals Shortwood United victorious.
Bryan Hughes' men secured a 2-0 win over Bishops Cleeve on Saturday, while FA Cup giant-killers Shortwood hit county rivals Cinderford Town for six.
Wootton Bassett Town went down 2-1 at Cheltenham Saracens last night.
Lee Stevens missed a first-half penalty before Kyle Rigley made no mistake from the spot soon after. A third penalty of the night saw Saracens level before they hit a late winner.


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No matter if you are a triathlon newbie or a seasoned athlete, there seems to always be more to learn and understand about how to best train and prepare for triathlons. If you consider yourself a self-coached athlete, books will quickly prove to be the best source of information about the sport. I learned almost everything I know about training from miscellaneous books and magazines I have read over the years, but as I have progressed as a triathlete, some books have stood out. The following three books guided me along the path from my first triathlon to training for my first Ironman:
As a newcomer to the sport of triathlon I needed a book that explained all the basics, while not overwhelming me with too much information. "Triathlete Magazine's Complete Triathlon Book" provided me with all the knowledge needed to successfully complete my first few triathlons. The book covers everything from diet and health to equipment and safety tips.
Once I was comfortable with racing, I was ready to learn how to plan a complete season, using periodization to break up the year into different phases and correctly plan around races. The book that helped me take my training to that next level was "The Triathlete's Training Bible." One note though: This book has A LOT of information. Make sure you have a few triathlons under your belt before you attempt to digest it.
Over the coming year I am taking the next step–training for an Ironman. The requirements of training for that distance will add an additional levels of stress to my already busy life. Therefore I picked up "Be Iron Fit: Time-Efficient Training Secrets for Ultimate Fitness ." This book explains the most popular training and time management methods used by professionals with busy lives, allowing them to train 15 – 20 hours a week while still managing their careers and spending time with their family.
I highly recommend these books depending on your experience level. Also, don't hesitate to look at your bookshop for other resources (I recommend Amazon)–there is a book for virtually every level of athlete.


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I have a question regarding my meditation. Since more than 3 years, after my first vipassana (Goenka) retreat, I have the feeling that my face is moving, twisting. Sometime if I feel more relax, all my upper body is twisting. Does anyone have an idea of what is it?
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The Downturn Has Begun
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The downturn Thursday of last week coupled with the important reversal Monday in which a big gain became an even bigger loss all suggest the drop I have been calling for has begun. This is not a time to be buying into weakness but to be selling into rallies....226 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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In the last installment we looked at a few problem areas that haunt many of the shark-era Corvettes. Now we'll look at some improvements that will optimize a shark's A/C system. Depending on the condition of your system (and how cool you want it to be), some of these steps may not be necessary, but they are definitely worth considering.


text: It happened during just a half-mile's ride January 8, 2003 Story Share Thirteen-year-old Tyler Butcher was looking forward to going squirrel hunting the next day with his dad. They were already packed up. "That's one reason I bought the ATV, because we like to hunt," Scott Butcher said. But the next day, Tyler was dead. Tyler Scott Butcher had blue eyes and blond hair cut in a flat top. He was a Boy Scout. He liked the outdoors. He wanted to be a carpenter like his dad. "But I didn't push that. It's no kind of life, and him being diabetic, he'd have to stop to eat snacks. He'd been on the insulin pump for two years. So I told him, no, you get an education. But I wish you could see some of the things he made. He was all the time wanting to work on something, put something together." The accident happened Sept. 27. They'd been working together, father and son, installing doors in a house about a half-mile from his home in Shady Spring, Raleigh County. Tyler had to go home to eat. Tyler rode the four-wheeler home, followed by his dad in the truck. While Tyler ate lunch, his dad left to run an errand. "We were supposed to meet back where we'd been. My wife assumed I'd had enough time to get back. But there was a homecoming parade, and I got held up in traffic." So Tyler headed out on the ATV to meet his father. "It was just a half-mile stretch. He'd be going 15 miles an hour. He wouldn't be going in the woods. What could happen?" Tyler lost control of the ATV on the gravel road. He was thrown from the four-wheeler and killed. He wasn't wearing a helmet. The Butchers are flat-road bikers, members of the American Motorcycle Association. But bikes are different, he said. "With a cycle, you can get away from it. Four-wheelers probably should be outlawed all together. It's an awkward thing, big and clumsy." He preaches the importance of wearing helmets, he said, but he doesn't believe they should be mandatory. "This country was founded for a free people," he said. "Another law added is just another freedom gone." A mandatory helmet law would unfairly punish parents if a child refused to wear one, he said. "The parent shouldn't bear the responsibility for a kid disobeying. If a kid is killed on a four-wheeler and the law said he had to have a helmet but he left the house without it, then you're looking at prosecution on top of losing a son. "I've been strict with my boys. I told them 15 minutes before the accident happened that if I caught them doing anything out of the way on the ATV, I would take it away and sell it. But a lot of things you say to kids, they don't take heed." Tyler's brother saw the accident. "He said Tyler swerved into a yard and went to turn around and rolled over. There was a scratch on his back and his hand, but no other marks anywhere." The police report said he died of head injuries. "Maybe a helmet would have saved him," Scott Butcher said. "Everyone has their demons, what if this and what if that. What if we'd never bought the ATV?" To contact staff writer Sandy Wells, use e-mail or call 348-5173. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Derek Redd: Marshall thinks outside the cable box for broadcasts 2 Philanthropist Betty Schoenbaum of Shoney's fortune turns 100 3 DHHR report: No neglect, criminal charges in death of ResCare client 4 'Heroin(e)' spotlights women helping combat Huntington's drug crisis 5 New company planning $73M synthetic fuel plant in Greenbrier County Fatal wreck snuffed boy's potential Previous Story 'With each touchdown, they pointed to heaven' Next Story


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"It's time for Life Without Lupus®."
Founder Susan Golick movingly reflects on our decades-long fight for care and a cure
Forty years ago…I first heard the words: "you have lupus."
I was confused, shocked, and scared. I was a young woman and my family said, "let's do something about it." So we did.
Forty years ago…a small group of families, feeling the same sense of outrage that so little was out there for young women with this cruel disease, gathered in my parent's living room.
I can still see my dad Morrie (pictured with a younger me at right) sitting in his favorite green chair, and finally blurting out: "We'll fight back. For you and the millions of other Americans with lupus. We have to." And we have.
We were the first to fight back against lupus.
And we've never stopped.
- For forty years, the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation has told millions of Americans what lupus is, and how it so cruelly attacks and destroys a person's body. That lupus is a leading cause of heart attack, kidney disease and stroke in young women and why it's so important to stay smart and aware – and alive.
- For forty years, we've worked hard to help people with lupus who are in pain, are suffering or are alone – some of them families in our country's most disadvantaged neighborhoods.
- For forty years, we've funded young researchers, put them together with top scientists and mentors so that the best-trained minds can help us find better treatments and a cure.
- And with the launch of our incredible Lupus Research Institute 10 years ago, we've now totally changed the outlook for people with lupus. By finding and funding scientists with the smartest, most promising new ideas on how to prevent, treat and cure lupus, we're pioneering the successful discoveries that will better all our lives.
Forty years later, I still have lupus
and my dad, who turns 100 this year, still likes that green armchair in the living room.
Our focus is clear – we're working for a cure. And our work is not done. This disease remains a destructive and vicious nightmare for women who should not have to live in fear of the dreaded diagnosis: "you have lupus."
Please join us in this fight – the fight we started and refuse to give up.
As we mark 40 years of service, we celebrate courage and commitment – and the enormous research progress made possible by the generous help of friends like you.
We so hope you will join with us – in our 40th Anniversary Year – by considering a gift of $40 to fight lupus.
It's time for better treatments. It's time for a cure. It's time for Life Without Lupus®.
We thank you very much.
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P.S. You can probably tell—I am a very realistic optimist. I am convinced that if we can keep this research progress going and work together we will get to a Life Without Lupus®.
For a donation of $40—or whatever you are comfortable contributing—the fight against lupus that we started in our living room will get so fierce that I am certain we'll win it – and soon.


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I wanted to introduce myself. My husband was diagnosed with cc this past Fall. Because of a previous unrelated cancer tumor he was having CT scans and in June a spot on his liver was found. He had an ablasion done (thinking it was related to the previous tumor which to everyone's surprise they diagnosed as a primary liver) and the surgeon suggested waiting a month to see if we see anything more on the next scan. He did see a ring around the spot that was ablased so he went in to do a biopsy. That was in November when we received the worst news you could hear- stage 4 cc. Not a candidate for surgery and needed to start chemo immediately. We started with gem and oxyilplatin-3 treatments and the CT scan showed he did not respond so we just finished 2nd round of xeloda but do not know the results yet. We have gone for a 2nd and 3rd opinion but there seems to be very little to offer if he does not respond to the xeloda. My husband does not want anyone to know he has cancer for business and personal reasons so I am struggling to get through each day. He has no symptoms and has tolerated the chemo pretty well, just tired and cold all the time. This would not have been found until he had symptoms if he didnt have a problem with the tumor on his arm. So my biggest fear right now is when will he have symptoms and the unknown scares me the most. Will he go on like this for months, years? I am not getting any answers from the drs. The only thing I keep hearing is it has spread and the cancer markers are very high. I guess I need help emotionally and more information about this disease. I AM SO SCARED AND LONELY. We have told immediate family and very very close friends but that is it so I go around like nothings wrong.
Has anyone had any success with these clinical trials and does anyone know of any going on for interheptic cc. Thank you for this websites support. I have read others stories over the last few months but since my husband is so private was afraid to come on to introduce myself but Im at a point that I need support.


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Erase Imperfections With the Twist of a Pen
Concealer pens help neutralize unseemly blue and purple tones under and around your eyes. Generally, they are a little bit brighter than regular concealers, so that they can instantly lighten up this delicate area. To use, just click these little pens to release a small amount of concealer into the applicator brush. Apply directly to the dark or puffy area under the eyes and blend or pat with your fingertips or a concealer brush. Here are a few of my favorite pens on the market.
Chanel Pro Lumiere Correcteur Professional Finish Concealer is a new velvety-smooth liquid concealer that delivers seamless coverage. The brush-on applicator makes for neat and easy application and is available in five different shades. Buy it here for $38.
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Dior Skinflash Radiance Booster Pen is a lightweight concealer that diminishes shadows, fine lines, and imperfections. It has little light reflectors in the formula to make your skin look radiant. Wear it alone, or under or over foundation. You can buy it here for $33. Available in three shades.
The Laura Geller Crease-Less Concealer Pen is a long-lasting, crease-proof version formulated to erase under-eye darkness and slight imperfections. This is a super-soft formula that brightens and conceals in one easy step. Just click, dab, and blend. Buy it here for $22.50. Available in three shades.


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July 1, 2005
NBA free agency
Pacers looking to Europe for help
Bird would like to sign Lithuanian point guard, but other teams also are interested.
By Mark Montieth
His name is unrecognizable in many American basketball circles, not to mention unpronounceable.
Fans soon will become much better acquainted with Sarunas Jasikevicius, however, if he fulfills his dream of signing an NBA contract.
Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird, who no doubt sees much of himself in the 6-4, 29-year-old point guard, is among the league executives who have pursued Jasikevicius throughout Europe and wouldn't mind making him a household name in Indianapolis.
"I think he's the best player in Europe," Bird said. "He's one of the best competitors I've ever seen."
Bird has interest in several players as the NBA's free agency negotiation period opens today, and Jasikevicius (pronounced yes-uh-KA-vi-shus) is reported to have interest from about a half-dozen teams. Still, the two seem to be made for one another given their respective playing reputations.
Jasikevicius, a native of Lithuania, attended high school in Pennsylvania and played at the University of Maryland from 1994-98. He averaged 12.4 points as a senior and went undrafted.
He since has become a superstar in Europe. What happened in between?
He played out of position at Maryland. A natural point guard and leader, he was relegated to the wing. He has also improved greatly, negating his relative lack of athleticism with exceptional shooting and passing skills, confidence and passion.
After playing a season in Lithuania and another in Slovenia, he played three seasons in Barcelona. After helping Barcelona to the Euroleague championship in 2003, he led the Lithuanian national team to the European championship that summer.
Jasikevicius has played the past two seasons for the Maccabi team in Tel Aviv, Israel, leading it to two more Euroleague titles. He was named MVP of the tournament this year.
He averaged 15.7 points over 24 Euroleague games, shooting 48 percent from the field, 40 percent from 3-point range and 94 percent from the foul line. He hit better than 50 percent of his 3-point shots in his past two years of regular-season play.
He has also excelled against U.S. teams in the Olympics. He scored 27 points for Lithuania in a near-upset in the 2000 Olympics and had 28 in a victory over the U.S. team last summer in Greece.
Pacers international scout Misho Ostarcevic said Jasikevicius has been ready to play in the NBA for two years.
"He's strong mentally and physically," Ostarcevic said. "He's not afraid to take the last shot. He runs the team. He's a very good passer and shooter. A decent defender. A team player and leader."
Jasikevicius' popularity is such that one fan has launched a Web site, www.jasikevicius.com, in his honor. After the final game of his previous season a video tribute was shown in which teammates and other local officials implored him to stay. He was presented a petition with 17,000 signatures.
Regardless, he is definite in his desire to play in the NBA next season.
"My general direction this summer is the NBA, and if I'll get an offer from a strong team, with a shot at the NBA title and the possibility for me to play meaningful minutes, I'll sign there," he told a Lithuanian newspaper earlier this week. "I know that nobody will guarantee me any playing time, but if I'll be good and prove myself, I'll play."
Portland, Utah, Dallas, Boston and Cleveland also are said to be in pursuit, but not all of them fit Jasikevicius' desire to play on a contender. The Pacers have only a portion of their mid-level exception to offer, which tempers Bird's confidence in landing him.
"There's some other teams after him, too," Bird said. "We don't have resources to make big offers to guys. Right now we're waiting to see what happens."
Another free agent option is former Duke and Chicago Bulls point guard Jay Williams. The second pick in the 2002 draft, Williams was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident after his rookie season and has not played since.
He has begun serious workouts again and the Bulls, who have restocked with young point guards, are reportedly planning to relinquish his rights. Williams' business manager, Kevin Bradbury, said the Pacers are among the teams who have shown interest. Bird, however, said he is more focused on players who can lend immediate help.
"If you're going to get somebody, you better get somebody you know can get some time right away," Bird said.
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Athletic Training
Ankle injury
I recently injured my ankle in basketball. i went up to shoot the basket and was pushed and slammed down on it with my ankle going inwards. im really not sure what is wrong with it, but the symptoms are swelling and bruising on the outside of the ankle and it hurts in a small place on the inside of the ankle. it also hurts around the achilles tendon and if i try to move it inwards and sometimes outwards. Can someone help?
It sounds like you may have sprained your ankle. The swelling and bruising are normal signs of an ankle sprain. I would encourage you to ice your ankle in a cold bucket for about 15 minutes. Following the ice you will need to stretch the ankle.
First start with ankle pumps (moving foot toward your face and then down to the floor). Repeat this 25 times.
After your ankle has warmed back up you should stretch your Achilles tendon. Using a towel, wrap the towel around your foot, and pull your foot toward your head. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 3 times. This treatment process should help with your motion and move the swelling out, thus reducing the pain.
One last exercise is to balance on the injured foot for 15 seconds with your eyes open - any time you feel you might fall put your foot down immediately. You should continue this process at least 3 times a day.
My hope is that you feel better within a couple of days. If your pain or swelling increases, please consult your doctor as soon as possible. Good luck!
Chalisa Fonza, MA, ATC
Athletic Trainer
Clinical Instructor at the School of Allied Medical Professionals
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University


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Let's face it, not everybody belongs on the business end of a bandsaw. But what options do people with a taste for custom furniture and a fistful of thumbs have? Sure, they could scour craft fairs looking for an artisan to realize their vision, or search endlessly online, but there has to be an easier way to get classy, custom goods.
There is, and it's called CustomMade, a "two-sided marketplace" like Airbnb and Etsy, but with a mission to connect custom-goods makers and buyers as efficiently as possible. What separates CustomMade from other crafty marketplaces is that they aren't selling custom products, but customization as a service.
There are two ways to use CustomMade. First, customers can browse the site's catalog of 40,000 items, from engagement rings to enormous book cases, and ask their creators to customize a version of the piece to suit their taste. For instance, if a customer wanted a coffee table made from mahogony instead of maple, or needed it with different dimensions, they could ping the creator via CustomMade.
Alternatively, a customer can submit an open request for a project, provide dimensions, add some pictures for inspiration, and be approached by half a dozen makers who want to bid on it. Some will even respond with a Google Sketchup file of a proposed design. In both cases, CustomMade facilitates communication between customers and designers to prevent misunderstandings later in the process.
The service fills a gap in the existing maker landscape and has already captured the attention of over 3,000 makers and 375,000 people who come to the site each month (70 percent of whom find the site searching for a "custom somethingorother").
Patricia Riley, a maker who uses CustomMade, says the service fills a critical void "There are many other crafts/sales sites on the internet, but not one was based on the match-making platform of high-level craftsmanship. That had been an issue with selling on Etsy, where most of the requests were for crocheted fingerless glove type projects and even the jewelry requests were ridulous – wanting $15,000.00 jobs for $300.00."
Like any good craftspeople, the founders Michael Salguero and Seth Rosen have had to revise their blueprints a time or two. Founded in 2008, CustomMade originally started out as a sort of Yellow Pages for wood workers and charged creators anywhere from $400 to $1,000 per month to be featured in their listings. That model was successful enough to build a team and attract $7.65 million in venture capital from the likes of First Round Capital and Google Ventures.
Still, Salguero thought there was a better way. "We estimated that $70,000,000 in transactions were being initiated through our site," he says, and scrapped the fee-for-listing model, replacing it by letting people post for free and taking a cut only when a transaction is finalized.
This change in business model unlocked a tremendous amount of activity and CustomMade now facilitates $500,000 per month in transactions. Those revenue numbers are dwarved by Etsy's, whose CEO recently announced that they have transacted over $500,000,000 in 2012. While Etsy's top line is huge, they have been criticized because so few designers can actually make a living selling crafts at $20 a pop. According to Salguero, "20 to 30 makers get the majority of their business from CustomMade" and quickly points out their average sale is $1,200, with big-ticket items like custom kitchens going for $20,000 or more. He feels that the best comparison for CustomMade is really oDesk or Elance places where you aren't buying a product off the shelf as much as access to a skilled professional.
Paul Bierker, a jeweler on CustomMade has enjoyed great success and says, "Currently 40 percent of my business is online through CustomMade.com. I have completed over 100 jobs through the site since October 2011. I have shipped product to every providence in Canada, the U.K., Saudi Arabia and several jobs to service members in active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. CustomMade created a new marketplace for people like me who make products one piece at a time, by hand, in the USA."
There are challenges in trying to sell a custom service. Some creatively focused makers aren't the best at following up on e-mail, while others might submit bids for projects beyond their skill level. Salguero says this can create friction. "Makers don't have time to talk to a customer 10 times, and customers don't have time to talk to 10 makers."
Another problem is that choice can be overwhelming. Maker Ron Corl explains, "If you put a consumer in front of a dozen boxes of cereal they have a hard time choosing – with CustomMade, not only are there 4,000 different coffee tables to choose from, but you can tweak every element. Customers usually don't want to decide on every detail; they just want to change the dimensions."
Salguero says he originally thought people chose DIY because they wanted to "support the local economy and know the story of the things they buy," but based on his experience at CustomMade he says the motivation is usually more prosaic — like needing products with odd measurements.
"Our goal is for the customer to feel like they've gone though the process where they can ask for what they want, find the right maker, and complete the project. A customer who has bought something from our site will say, "I built this" even though they didn't. They feel connected to it in a way that you don't in retail."Go Back to Top. Skip To: Start of Article.


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"I've been given some opportunities and, for the most part, I've capitalized on them," Avery said. "I had a couple drops last week, but at the end we got the win. I know what I can do. The team knows what I can do. I just want to be a part of it, and I have, and we've been very successful."
That quote won't go into the archives of classic wide receiver "look-at-me" quotes. Avery plays it low-key, which fits well within the Colts' locker room.
But as Avery prepares to again play the team he spent time with last year – the Tennessee Titans – his play and his numbers are showing a receiver on the rise.
Avery has 49 catches for 675 yards (13.8 per reception) and three touchdowns. They are his best numbers since 53 catches for 674 yards and three scores) as a rookie with the St. Louis Rams in 2008. He caught 47 passes for 589 yards and five scores in 2009, but was injured in 2010 and 2011, playing a limited role with the Titans in 2011.
Titans quarterback Jake Locker was a teammate of Avery's at Tennessee last season, although Avery's three catches were all Matt Hasselbeck passes in the season finale.
"He's a dynamic player," Locker said. "He's got rare vertical speed and he's able to really take the top off coverages. I think you see him make a lot of big plays for Indy this year."
Avery shares the credit for his success this season with quarterback Andrew Luck.
While Luck has a strong connection with Reggie Wayne as his favorite target, Avery ranks second to Wayne in number of times he's been targeted by Luck.
Avery also ranks second to Wayne in catches and yardage.
"(Luck) is a great quarterback who sees the field," Avery said. "Guys have to get open for him and make plays for him and we did Sunday."
Avery ended up with the ball on the most memorable play of the Detroit game. He ran a crossing route while the other receivers went deep and Luck hit Avery just inside the 10-yard line. Avery took the pass and found the hole the defense into the end zone.
"It's a pleasure when your number's called because you want to help the team win," Avery said. "That's what we're doing."
Avery said the presence of Wayne helps to push Luck into spreading the passing game around.
"You see different coverages and different teams tend to double Reg," Avery said. "As receivers, we have to get open and show No.12 his other options."
Avery and T.Y. Hilton have emerged as competitors for that No.2 receivers slot, but Avery insists there's room for all receivers in the Luck target zone.
"We don't have any selfish players," Avery said. "Everybody works for each other."
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Shawne Merriman might Twitter. He might ham it up for fans and television cameras. He might relentlessly pitch his own clothing line and an energy drink and show up on television and in the gossip columns more than any other Charger.
But on the field, especially now, Merriman is all business.
"I'm on a different path," he said this week. "My focus is different than it's ever been."
Merriman, among many others, recognizes a more focused approach among the Chargers this camp. And he will not accept anything less than 100 percent adherence, especially from a vital cog.
What Merriman did at practice Wednesday should not be seen as earth-shaking. Things happen between teammates all the time. On every good team, players challenge other players.
What this is, though, is an example early on that this team's leaders have a goal in mind and will not be afraid to keep others focused on that goal.
After perceiving that cornerback Antonio Cromartie had dogged it on a play, Merriman yelled at the cornerback. When Cromartie yelled back, according to sources, Merriman shot back at Cromartie that he wanted to win a Super Bowl and Cromartie better get on board.
"I'm not going to let anyone ruin it for me," Merriman said the next day. "And not just one person – anyone. And I'm not going to let anyone else down either. I'm so serious about what we're going to try to accomplish."
Letting go
Strong safety Clinton Hart is trying to make sure 2009 is different than '08.
So Friday, he took a step, even if it was purely a mental leap, toward forgetting last season. For the first time this camp, he practiced without wearing his protective neck roll.
"I'm not going to be out here feeling like I'm restricted," said Hart, whose head movements were somewhat limited by the device. " ... Plus there's the psychological part of trying to leave last year behind me."
Hart in 2008 broke his hand in the season's second game, played poorly at times and ended up the season wearing a huge neck roll after suffering a neck injury on Nov. 30. He acknowledged this offseason his confidence had been wrecked.
While still the starter in the base defense, Hart is competing in camp for playing time with Steve Gregory and rookie Kevin Ellison.
"I know I'm in a battle," Hart said. "But the battle is with me."
New rules
Officials were in camp the past two days, working practices and making a presentation to players on rules changes and points of emphasis.
The rules were passed at the owners' meetings in March, and most of the new rules had to do with safety.
Most prominent among those were rules prohibiting more than a two-man wedge on kickoffs and the requirement that at least four players be on one side of the kicker on kickoffs, including three between the hash and number.
Highlighted for the players, too, was the "Hochuli rule," which will allow plays such as Jay Cutler's fumble in September's Chargers-Broncos game to be reviewed – and reversed – by replay.
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SAG-AFTRA: One Union, One Industry
March 19, 2013
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The ANA and 4A's Joint Policy Committee for Broadcast Talent Relations will negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement in 2013 with SAG-AFTRA, now a united union for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television & Radio Artists (AFTRA). As the digital revolution sweeps through video production, the challenges in negotiating the $3 billion Commercials Contract, the largest collective bargaining agreement in the entertainment industry, are daunting. Doug Wood, partner at Reed Smith LLP, and Stacy Marcus, associate at Reed Smith LLP, provided updates on the SAG-AFTRA negotiations and how they may change the future of commercial production.
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If I simply think an answer to this, I would say you be yourself, but with an added aspect of mental focus on objects. I think the stuff I read from Tejaniya made even formal practice seem like just awareness of being yourself. He actually comments on this specifically, saying if focus on one object puts too much strain on you, it is okay to go with the flow and hold awareness on whatever arises. But would you guys consider this formal practice?
During my daily life I've worked through bad anxiety by being myself, trying to act as I naturally am. This works nicely, life can flow this way. But when it's time to sit down, should I put this mentality in the back of my mind, for concentration development on an object? (nostrils, sounds, touch points, etc.) I don't find that this can stress me out, staying with one object, but in daily life this obviously does for me.
So what do you think? Go with the flow, focus on an object, or a combo of both? I find near the beginning I have to let my mind go with the flow as it partially begins to fixate on an object, then later into the time spent sitting I've better managed to stay on the object without anything feeling unnatural.
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Sublingual Anvirzel in Advance Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
This study has been withdrawn prior to enrollment.
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Nerium Biotechnology
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M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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First received: March 21, 2012
Last updated: June 5, 2015
Last verified: June 2015
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The goal of this clinical research study is to find the highest tolerable dose of Anvirzel (Nerium Oleander) that can be given to lung cancer patients receiving standard therapy with carboplatin and docetaxel. Researchers also want to learn what effect Nerium Oleander may have in combination with carboplatin and docetaxel.
|Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity Lung Cancer
|Drug: Carboplatin Drug: Docetaxel Drug: Anvirzel Behavioral: Questionnaires
|Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Phase I Study of the Combination of Carboplatin, Docetaxel, and Increasing Doses of Sublingual Anvirzel (Nerium Oleander) in Advance Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Genetics Home Reference related topics: lung cancer
MedlinePlus related topics: Lung Cancer
Drug Information available for: Carboplatin DocetaxelU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of sublingual (SL) dosing of Anvirzel in combination with chemotherapy [ Time Frame: 21 Day Cycle ]
- Pharmacokinetics of carboplatin and docetaxel when administered concurrently with SL Anvirzel [ Time Frame: 24 hours ]Pharmacokinetic studies evaluate plasma concentrations over a 24 hour period prior to administration of chemotherapy, using high performance liquid chromatographic and electron ion-spray mass spectrometry
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Anti-inflammatory effects of SL Anvirzel during carboplatin and docetaxel chemotherapy [ Time Frame: Up to four 21 day cycles (84 days) ]
- Immunomodulatory effects of SL Anvirzel during carboplatin and docetaxel chemotherapy [ Time Frame: Up to four 21 day cycles (84 days) ]
- Symptoms and quality-of-life outcomes based on MDASI-LC and SF-12 scores [ Time Frame: Up to four 21 day cycles (84 days) ]
- Grade 3-4 toxicities at each course according to NCI Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Effects (CTCAE) version 4.0 [ Time Frame: Up to four 21 day cycles (84 days) ]
|Study Start Date:
|June 2014
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|June 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Anvirzel + Carboplatin + Docetaxel
Anvirzel administered sublingually. A total of five dose cohorts evaluated (6, 12, 24, 36, 48 mg/m2/day; SL divided into 3 doses given every 8 hrs) with 3 patients per cohort. Patients receive the assigned dose (2, 4, 8, 12, or 16 mg/m2) of Anvirzel three times a day throughout each cycle for a total of 4 cycles of chemotherapy. Cycles occur every 21 days. Patients start with an AUC of 6 for Carboplatin and 75mg/m2 for docetaxel, and on subsequent cycles, modifications at the discretion of the treating team. Questionnaire completion regarding physical and mental at baseline, 7 days before chemotherapy, day 1 of chemotherapy, day 1 of cycles 2, 3, and 4, and at end of dosing visit.
Drug: Carboplatin
AUC 6 by vein 7 days after Anvirzel administration in a 21 dayc cycle.
Other Name: ParaplatinDrug: Docetaxel
75 mg/m2 by vein 7 days after Anvirzel administration in a 21 day cycle.
Other Name: TaxotereDrug: Anvirzel
Starting Cohort Dose: 6 mg/m2 given 3 times a day administered sublingually for a 21 day cycle.
Expansion Cohort Starting Dose: Maximum tolerated dose from
Other Name: Nerium oleanderBehavioral: Questionnaires
Questionnaire completion regarding physical and mental at baseline, 7 days before chemotherapy, day 1 of chemotherapy, day 1 of cycles 2, 3, and 4, and at end of dosing visit.
Other Name: Surveys
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients must have histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosed advanced non-small cell lung cancer (Stage IIIB and IV) and be scheduled to receive four cycles of carboplatin and docetaxel chemotherapy.
- Newly diagnosed or previously treated patient with NSCLC. Previously treated patients are allowed to have any previous chemotherapy for the treatment of NSCLC.
- Age >18 years
- ECOG performance status < or =2 (Karnofsky > or = 60%)
- Life expectancy of greater than 6 months
- Patients must have normal organ and marrow function as defined below: - leukocytes > or = 3,000/mcL - absolute neutrophil count > or = 1,500/mcL - platelets > or = 100,000/mcL - total bilirubin within normal institutional limits - AST(SGOT)/ALT(SGPT) < or = 2.5 X institutional upper limit of normal - creatinine within normal institutional limits OR - creatinine clearance > or = 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 for patients with creatinine levels above institutional normal
- Negative serum or urine pregnancy test in women of child-bearing potential
- Scheduled to begin carboplatin and docetaxel chemotherapy in the next 30 days
- The effects of Anvirzel on the developing human fetus are unknown. For this reason, women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately.
- Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients receiving any other investigational agents
- History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to cardiac glycosides
- Patients receiving any medications or substances that are inhibitors or inducers of CYP 3A4 are ineligible
- Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- HIV-positive patients on combination antiretroviral therapy are ineligible because of the potential for pharmacokinetic interactions with Anvirzel. In addition, these patients are at increased risk of lethal infections when treated with marrow-suppressive therapy.
- Uncontrolled or significant cardiovascular disease, including: • Myocardial infarction within 6 months • Uncontrolled angina within 6 months • Newly diagnosed congestive heart failure within 6 months, defined as NYHC-II or currently uncontrolled congestive heart failure • Diagnosed or suspected congenital long QT syndrome • Any history of clinically significant ventricular arrhythmias (such as ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, or torsade de pointes). Prolonged QTc interval on pre-entry electrocardiogram (> 450 msec). If the automated reading is prolonged (i.e., > 450 msec), the EKG should be manually over-read • Any history of second or third degree heart block • Heart rate < 50 beats/minute or sustained heart rate > 110 on pre-entry electrocardiogram • Newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation within 6 months or currently uncontrolled atrial fibrillation • Uncontrolled hypertension defined as sustained blood pressure of >/= 140/90mm Hg
- Current use of a pacemaker
- Patients using or scheduled to use bevacizumab during study period
- Current use of cardiac glycoside
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01562301
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01562301
Sponsors and Collaborators
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Nerium Biotechnology
|Principal Investigator:
|Richard T. Lee, MD, FACP
|M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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Keywords provided by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center:
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
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|Responsible Party:
|M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01562301 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
CDR0000728644 ( Other Identifier: NCI Clinical Trials )
NCI-2012-00709 ( Registry Identifier: NCI CTRP )
|Study First Received:
|March 21, 2012
|Last Updated:
|June 5, 2015
Keywords provided by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center:
chemotherapeutic agent toxicity
recurrent non-small cell lung cancer
stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer
stage IIIB non-small cell lung cancer
stage IV non-small cell lung cancer
nerium oleander
Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Lung Neoplasms
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
Respiratory Tract Neoplasms
Thoracic Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Lung Diseases
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Carcinoma, Bronchogenic
Bronchial Neoplasms
Antineoplastic Agents
Tubulin Modulators
Antimitotic Agents
Mitosis Modulators
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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We asked the question and you told us, YOU LOVE TO SHOP! But if you were given an unlimited credit card in what store would you spend the rest of your life at the cash register? It looks like Academy Sports and Outdoors and Lafayette Shooters would get a lot of your business. There were also some votes for Ross Dress for Less, Chastant Brothers and The Flower Bed. We had more than a few people suggest restaurants like Joey's Deli and Cafe and Langneaux's.


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Bob Dylan releases surprise Frank Sinatra cover
Folk legend Bob Dylan has unexpectedly released a cover of Frank Sinatra's track Full Moon and Empty Arms. The Like a Rolling Stone singer has followed in the footsteps of artists like Beyonce and has debuted his own version of the 1945 standard on his website without any publicity or prior warning.
On Tuesday (13May14), Dylan's spokesperson told Rolling Stone that fans can expect more of the same from Dylan, as the track is "definitely from a forthcoming album due later on this year (14)."
The music icon also posted a photo of himself with the phrase "Shadows in the Night" written across it, hinting at what might be the title of the new album.
Dylan's last album, Tempest, was released in 2012. He kicks off the European leg of his Never Ending Tour in Ireland on 16 June (14).


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CONCORD — Last weekend in San Jose, San Pablo, Concord and other Bay Area cities, motorists drove into sobriety checkpoints, were asked for license and registration and may have had to answer the question, "Have you had anything to drink tonight?"
It's a question synonymous with DUI checkpoints, but one a Concord man is challenging in a recent claim against the city.
"That is a question where someone is going to have to incriminate themselves," attorney Tony Boskovich said. "It's totally legitimate to say, 'I am not going to answer this question.' "
One of Boskovich's clients refused to answer such questions after coming up to a sobriety checkpoint in Concord earlier this year. Kevin Juszczyk, who drove through the stop at Concord Avenue and Pacheco Street on June 23, told an officer he would not answer questions about whether he had been drinking unless a lawyer was present.
His refusal touched off an encounter with police that has resulted in a claim filed against the city on Nov. 1, in which he alleges police harassed him as a result.
The city of Concord does not comment on pending claims or litigation, but City Attorney Mark Coon said the claim was denied on Nov. 26 because it lacked any merit.
The next step is for Juszczyk to file a lawsuit, which appears likely.
In interviews, Boskovich said his client views DUI checkpoints as an infringement on civil liberties and described him as "a rare bird that will not only talk the talk, but walk the walk."
According to the claim, Juszczyk was sober when he drove through the sobriety checkpoint. After invoking his Fifth Amendment right, an unnamed police officer told him he had to answer her question and could face arrest if he didn't, the claim states. Police searched his car without his consent, and one officer who recognized Juszczyk said he was "out to get" Juszczyk, according to the claim.
Concord police arrested Juszczyk for resisting, delaying or obstructing a police officer, but the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office did not file charges.
Boskovich said they plan on filing a lawsuit against the city of Concord in early 2013.
Attorney Harry Stern, whose firm represents several police unions, said the "out to get" claim calls "into question the veracity of the entire claim." Stern said sobriety checkpoints are an important law enforcement tool.
During a anti-DUI campaign from Dec. 21 to Dec. 25, the CHP reported 1,170 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence, up from the same period in 2011 when 980 drivers were arrested. In the Bay Area, there were three fatal crashes and 165 DUI arrests. By comparison, there were no fatal accidents and 188 DUI arrests during the same period in 2011.
"Roadblocks and checkpoints have consistently passed Constitutional muster," said Stern, who was not aware of the claim until this newspaper brought it to his attention. "They are considered only a minor intrusion and are an important law enforcement tool for preventing the carnage associated with drunk driving."
The U.S. Supreme Court has held that sobriety checkpoints meet the Fourth Amendment standard of reasonable search and seizure. Sobriety checkpoints are not conducted in 12 states, including five in which they are illegal under state constitution.
A California Supreme Court decision in 1987 set guidelines for sobriety checkpoints, including that they must be publicly advertised in advance, have signs and warning lights before the roadblock and be organized by supervisors and not field officers.
"I think 99.99 percent of all motorists realize this is serving a salutatory purpose, and it's a minimal intrusion," said Dean Johnson, a former prosecutor who now works as a defense attorney on the Peninsula. "But you have the right not to stop (at a checkpoint) and you always have the right not to speak to police."
David DeBolt covers Concord and Clayton. Contact him at 925-943-8048. Follow him at Twitter.com/daviddebolt.