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I am confused by Buddhist meditation. Except for the very first part where you observe your breath flowing in and out, abdomen rising and falling all sources differ ( on what happens next ).
It is difficult to understand Samatha, Vippassana, concentration, not concentration, not concentration becoming a concentration ( !! ), jhana, stage of jhana, higher realms and so on ad infinitum. Many different pdfs have totally confused me. And I cannot understand anything about it from related Suttas either.
Can I for the first year do this ( since I have no teacher )
1. Sit
2. Close my eyes
3. Breathe in and out slowly observing abdomen rise and fall
4. Relax
5. Relax each part of the body from top of skull down to toes by turn
6. Imagine Buddha ( his image comes very naturally to me )
7. Think of him
8. Concentrate on the image ( concentrate on Buddha qualities that is )
9. If the mind wanders observe what it is doing ( I have to create a new spreadsheet by tomorrow 6 AM )
10. Let the thought ( happiness, sadness, anger, worry, doubt ) flow away
11. Bring back attention to breathing in and out
12. Go back to Step 6
I honestly do not care about tags - I have reached first jhana and so forth. I just want to be a good Buddhist.


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Men Speak Out to Stop Domestic Violence
Sept. 24, 2008
News Highlights
- Fairfax County presents "Voices of Men," a multi-media performance urging men to speak out about stopping violence against women.
- The free event will take place on Friday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax.
More Information
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Fairfax County Domestic Violence Awareness Month Planning Committeepresents "Voices of Men," a multi-media performance by actor Ben Atherton-Zemanthat uses celebrity male voice impressions and video clips urging men to speak out about stopping violence against women.
This free event will take place onFriday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in the Fairfax County Government Center Board Auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. As the performance includes scenes depicting violence against women, people are advised to use self-care in deciding whether or not to attend.
Atherton-Zeman is a spokesperson for the National Organization for Men Against Sexism and has worked as a prevention educator for rape crisis centers, domestic violence programs and state coalitions for the past 17 years. He is a board member of the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable and an advisory board member for the White Ribbon Campaign in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the program and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, call 703-324-3187, TTY 711.
Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director of Public Affairs
703-324-3187, TTY 711, Fax 703-324-2010
Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
Fairfax County is committed to
nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs,
services and activities. To request this information in an alternate
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Anthony Bennett and Tristan Thompson grew up less than a mile apart in Brampton, Ontario.
They were born one day apart, separated by two years.
They attended the same high school, Findlay Prep, in Henderson, Nev.
Now, the two Canadian-born players will be competing for playing time at power forward on the Cavaliers.
What are the odds of that happening?
Bennett was the No. 1 overall pick of the Cavs in Thursday's NBA draft. The 20-year-old was born on March 14, 1993. Thompson was born on March 13, 1991.
"That's quite a coincidence," mother Edith Bennett said. "They went to the same school at Findlay Prep. They were both drafted by Cleveland."
That's where the similarities end. They are completely different players. The 6-foot-9, 237-pound Thompson is a banger, who makes a living in the paint. He recorded 31 double-doubles last season.
Bennett, a 6-7, 239-pounder, can score around the basket, but his range extends out to the 3-point line. He has more of a well-rounded offensive game.
They will give the Cavs a formidable one-two punch at power forward.
"They have to go out and compete," Cavs coach Mike Brown said. "They may be buddies, but once they cross that line, I think they'll get after each other. They'll want to make themselves better, as well as the team.
"It's great to have depth in all areas. Anthony is definitely a guy that has added that to us. He is versatile. He's different than the bigs we have. He can be used in a lot of different ways."
Cavs general manager Chris Grant said Bennett was on their radar all season. He said he visited practice at UNLV to watch him. They felt he was an intriguing prospect who could add some punch to their frontcourt.
"As we did our evaluations throughout the entire year, we just kept coming back to his ability and his talent and how it fit with our guys," Grant said. "It's not often that you interview six guys for the No. 1 pick. It usually comes down to two guys, and there's a long debate. A lot of times, like last year, it's just clear cut.
"But for us, through the year, we always had him very high in our rankings from our scouting department. We visited everybody on campus. We came away saying he's a great kid, willing to work, does all the right things and he's got a bunch of talent. As you can tell, he's a young kid. He's going to grow and learn."
Grant said he thinks Bennett will thrive in Brown's system. He said there are some likenesses in the two power forwards.
"There are some similarities in that they're good young men," he said. "(They are) hard workers. (They) care about their team. (They are) the kind of guys we want in our culture. Tristan has really grown amazingly the last few years, and we expect Anthony to do the same."
Bennett and Thompson are acquaintances, but don't appear to be real close friends.
That could all change now that they are teammates.
"He's going to be my go-to guy just because he's from Canada," Bennett said.
The selection of Bennett surprised many observers around the NBA. Grant's track record, however, has been very good with first-round picks.
"Through all of our research from our scouting department and our evaluators during the season, the first time we saw him I think all of us walked out of the gym just amazed with his ability and talent," Grant said. "The more we got to know him and learned what kind of person he was and that he was an incredibly hard worker and he was going to do whatever it took to be the best he could be, it became a very easy decision."


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Gun homicides seem to be split amoung red and blue states (gun homicides per 100,000 residents). Of the top 10, 6 voted for Obama. Of the bottom 10, 5 voted for Obama. Seems to be mixed.
New Yorka dn New Jersey are right in the middle of the pack.
Utah has a very easy CC process and it is in the bottom 10. Along with Idaho, Wyoming and the Dakotas.
Strange how peoples reactions and views are different. When I am out and I see a person carrying or glimpse someone with a CC I actually feel fine. Nice to know I have at least one armed citizen if a wacko ever shows up.


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SYDNEY — Ten years has meant lots of change — some good, some bad — for Cape Breton's hiking trails.
That's what hiker and author Michael Haynes discovered over the course of several months while doing the research and legwork required to produce an updated, second edition of "Hiking Trails of Cape Breton," which is set to be officially released Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Knox Hall in Coxheath. The book is a followup to the first edition which was published in 1999 and a revised edition that was released in 2002.
"Quite a few trails in Cape Breton have disappeared," said Haynes. "I'm pleased with the trails that are in the book in many cases, but I'm disappointed that there were some places that somehow seemed as if they had stood still or even gone backwards in the last 15 years."
As an example, Haynes said the Cape Auguet Trail in Isle Madame has deteriorated to the point where he couldn't include it in his book, describing its condition as "dangerous" at some points.
"It's already wreckage, and it's less than 10 years later," he said. "That was very disappointing because it's a beautiful area."
Haynes said several other trails that were in the first edition did not make the second edition including those at Strathlorne Forestry Complex, Pringle Mountain, Old Branch Road, and Marble Mountain. Reasons for their exclusion range from the trails being abandoned or unusable, to others that have been impacted by coastal erosion.
On the flip side, Haynes said there's plenty of good news stories on Cape Breton hiking trails.
"The trails inside Cape Breton Highlands Park are probably built to the highest standard of any in Nova Scotia, certainly, and maybe in Atlantic Canada. They've done a lot of great work to improve their trails and their trail signage," he said.
A trail along an abandoned rail line on the west side of Cape Breton is also a positive development, according to Haynes.
"That abandoned rail line, just by itself, has almost doubled the amount of managed trail in Cape Breton Island, and that is built to a superb standard so that's great," he said.
In total, 40 trails are featured in the new edition of his book, down from 50 featured in the first edition. Haynes said he did his best to represent as many regions of the island as possible, as well as offering readers a wide variety of trails in terms of distance and difficulty.
For each trail featured, Haynes gives detailed information on trail access and route descriptions, as well as the basics like GPS co-ordinates, mobile phone coverage, maps, distance, and difficulty ratings.
"My book is not designed for the experienced person at all, an experienced person doesn't need it, an experienced person has their own opinion," he said. "It's designed for that mass of people ... who have forgotten how to get out there, and sadly there's more of us then we realize."
Having hiked every kilometre of every trail featured in the new edition just last year, Haynes encouraged people to get out and explore Cape Breton's trails for themselves.
"These represent some of the very best hiking experiences available in the Maritimes and I am confident that the 500 kilometres of walking available should provide you with many hours of enjoyment," he wrote, in concluding his preface of the book.
The release event in Coxheath is sponsored by Hike Nova Scotia and is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
Haynes is the author of numerous trail guides, including "Hiking Trails of Nova Scotia," "Trails of Halifax Regional Municipality," and "Hiking Trails of Ottawa, the National Capital Region and Beyond." He is also a regular contributor to radio programs, and has written articles for various publications.


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Brads have got to rank right up there for me in the go-tos of scrappy embellishments, but when you take a basic embellishment and fancy it up like today's steal, the Bo Bunny Double Dot Brads, it turns from a go-to to a must have. The combination of colors and added designs will not only make my crafty projects shine but will sure dress up the limb joints of my kiddo's paper people!
If you're looking for more to do with your brads than paper people mobility, then today's guest blogger, my long time friend and Bo Bunny Designer, Debbie Sherman can help you out! Grab a drink, and take a moment to relax and enjoy her creations.
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Good morning ScrapbookSteals Fans. I'm so excited to be here today as a guest of ScrapbookSteals! I was even more excited when Kristy told me I'd be designing with Bo Bunny's Double Dot brads. Now if you don't know me, I am Bo Bunny's biggest fan. No really! I have almost everything they have ever produced and the evidence in my scraproom.
Today I'm sharing a couple of projects with you that I had so much fun creating. My first project is a layout of a wedding I went to last summer. I took 500 photos and the bride and groom are dear friends of mine.
To create this layout I used a die cut sheet that had little flowers as a pattern. I layered the die cut over the top of a sheet of white cardstock adhered both to a sheet of Enchanted Rose patterned paper and in the center of the flowers I adhered a Double Dot brad. I matted my photo and embellished the remainder of the layout with yellow embellishments to coordinate with the yellow Double Dot Brads.
My next project continues with the wedding theme in form of a card.
To make this card I adhered my base layers and then stamped my sentiment on Enchanted Noteworthy. I then drew a heart shape around the sentiment and alternated Double Dot brads and jewels on the penciled heart. I finished up by embellishing with pink flowers and a flourish to match the pink Double Dot Brads.
Be sure to stop by my blog for more details on these projects or just to say hi.
Thank You ScrapbookSteals for having me as a guest!
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Thank you Debbie for sharing your projects with us. Be sure to check out Debbie's blog. Lot's of ideas you wont want to miss!
Make sure you stop by tomorrow for our May Blog Hop and your chance to win a $20.00 gift code from ScrapbookSteals.com as well as mounds of amazing inspiration.


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Get inspired at The Bob's Red Mill Cooking School! We have four wonderful classes that will nurture your family and inspire you in the kitchen. Call now to register and reserve your spot: 503-654-3215 x 208. Classes are held at our Whole Grain Store in Milwaukie, Oregon.
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"One Dough Does It All" Gluten Free Bread-Baking with Carol Fenster!
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Class fee $60.00
Time is precious, so maximize your kitchen time with easy, versatile bread dough that has many uses. A single dough can be made into Sandwich Bread or Focaccia Flatbread … just by making some minor tweaks. Another simple dough makes Veggie Pizza or Chocolate-Berry Breakfast Pizza or Breadsticks. Carol Fenster, author of 1,000 Gluten-Free Recipes, takes you through the steps of (1) making a basic dough using her versatile, time-saving flour blend; (2) refrigerating the dough to improve flavor and texture – the secret of many artisanal bakers; and (3) successfully shaping the soft, sticky dough. Her recipes include: Sandwich Bread, Italian Focaccia, Veggie Pizza, Chocolate-Berry Pizza, and Breadsticks.
"It's as Easy as Pie" Gluten-Free Pie-Baking with Carol Fenster!
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Class fee $60.00
Pies are one of life's supreme pleasures, and making pie crust doesn't have to be challenging. Once you master a simple gluten-free pie crust, you can easily make Old-Fashioned Cherry Pie, Tarts, Pot Pies, Quiches, and Pie Crust Appetizers. Carol Fenster, author of 100 Best Gluten-Free Recipes, shares her tips on (1) secret ingredients that make the pie crust easier to handle,(2) special handling and shaping techniques for no-fail, delectable pies, and (3) how to vary this basic crust recipe to suit your needs. Her recipes include: Old-Fashioned Cherry Pie, Berry Ice Cream Tart, Chicken Pot Pie, Quiche Lorraine, and Pie Crust Appetizers.
Crikey, it's Crackers (And Dips) with Chef Ivy Manning!
Thursday, June 13, 2013
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Class fee $50.00
Whether you're grabbing a handful of nippy cheddar crackers for a mid-afternoon snack or crafting elegant cracker sheets for your next party, crackers are a part of all of our lives, so why rely on boxed crackers that are full of preservatives and trans-fats? Baking crackers is as easy as whipping up a batch of cookies, and they taste so much better than commercially made snacks! Join Chef Ivy Manning, food writer and author of Crackers and Dips for a class jam-packed full of crackers and dips. Recipes will include: Gluten-Free Almond Flax Seed Crackers with 2-Olive Tapenade, Amaranth Crackers with Cheddar and Pepitas, Japanese Rice Crackers with Edamame Wasabi Schmear, Graham Crackers with Hot Salted Caramel, and more! Signed copies of Ivy's book will be for sale. Don't miss it!
Hands-On Pretzel Making with Andrea Slonecker!
Thursday, June 20, 2013
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Class fee $60.00
Here's a new twist on an old favorite—pretzels not from a street vendor, but still warm from your very own oven. In this hands-on class, learn how to make authentic German pretzels with Andrea Slonecker, the author of Pretzel Making at Home. From mixing and shaping the dough to developing that characteristic color and flavor, she'll divulge the tricks of the pros for making pretzels in a variety of shapes – with fillings too! Plus learn how to make homemade mustard for dipping. You'll make Whole-Wheat Soft Pretzels, Savory Stuffed Pretzel Pockets, and Herbaceous Homemade Mustard in class, plus take home recipes for delicious soft pretzel variations: Caraway-Rye, Cinnamon-Raisin, and Gluten-Free Pretzels.
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Words by Mr Tom M Ford
A musical chameleon with several aliases (most famously Audion), producer, DJ and pop artist Mr Matthew Dear knows the odd thing about what goes into making a great song. Since releasing his debut album in 2003, he has toured with and opened for the likes of Hot Chip and Interpol as well as remixing for countless achingly cool artists such as The Drums and The xx. On the eve of an international tour and with his "Headcage" EP out this week, the techno-pop musician tells us about the tracks he holds, er, dear.
"New Year's Eve"
"Since its release Tom Waits' latest album, Bad As Me, has been heavily played in my house. As soon as his songs start, you're thrust into the middle of a dense story already in motion. It's as if you've opened a door onto a dimly lit ancient scenario that was going on with or without you being there."
"Love is Blindness"
"Achtung Baby captures a timeless, provocative world. It is by far one of my favourite rock albums of all time. This track echoes some woeful lust laden love."
"All the Tired Horses"
"'All the tired horses in the sun. How am I supposed to get any ridin' done?' This lyric, sung by a small group of female vocalists, repeats throughout the song. It is pure and simple, glorious music."
"Brand New Companion"
Townes Van Zandt
"While I hear there is quite a bit of Townes' unreleased material out there being safely guarded, I still haven't tired of everything you can readily find. His songs are dense, wrapped in poetic layers, and I learn something new with every listen. This track is an inspirational blues number."
"A Pause For Reflection"
Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross
"Listening to their soundtracks is like listening to an organism, expanding and contracting with every heaving breath. It's almost as if they have built a sound laboratory, and listening to it is an amazing experience. There is a beautiful process at play here."


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levobunolol ophthalmic (generic name)
Levobunolol Hydrochloride, Ophthalmic (brand name)
It is used in the eye to treat open-angle glaucoma and high pressure in the eye.
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What is this medicine?LEVOBUNOLOL (lee voe BYOO noe lole) is used in the eye to treat open-angle glaucoma and high pressure in the eye.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?This medicine is only for use in the eye. Do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash hands before and after use. Remove contact lenses. Shake well before use. Tilt your head back slightly and pull your lower eyelid down with your index finger to form a pouch. Try not to touch the tip of the dropper to your eye, fingertips, or any other surface. Squeeze the prescribed number of drops into the pouch. Close the eye for a few moments to spread the drops and apply gentle finger pressure to the inner corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Use your doses at regular intervals. Do not use your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop using except on the advice of your doctor or health care professional.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not use other eye products with this medicine without asking your doctor or health care professional.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Ask your doctor or health care professional if you should continue to use this medicine if you injure your eyes, get an eye infection, or need eye surgery.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly.
If you wear contact lenses, ask your doctor or health care professional if you can wear your lenses while you are using this medicine.
Wear dark glasses if this medicine makes your eyes more sensitive to light.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):


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In a recent topic on sati, Dmytro posted the following - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=4299#p183074
"Upadana" is traditionally translated as 'clinging', though it rather means appropriation (as indicated in the new Margaret Cone's dictionary).
Thus, in the context of upadana-khandha, this compound would likely mean "appropriated aggregates" or "aggregates of appropriation"
What are the implications in this for how we regard the aggregates?
Are aggregates extant matter and mentality in the past, present and future for us to observe, or are they instead empty appropriations?


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Hintlook at the pattern
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It is a sad week here at the University of New England. We have lost a dear friend, great educator and champion of the simulation program. Nona Spear lost her battle with cancer and passed away last Saturday. Services were held this week in Windham and South Portland Maine. Nona was the original simulation guru on campus and set up the procurement of the METI HPS and Laerdal SimMan simulators on the Portland campus four years ago. She had a strong hand in hiring me as a technician, training me and getting me up to speed with what I'd need to know medically and where the position would lead. I will never forget the chance she gave me and will not let the fire she lit go out.
From all of us here at UNE, I think I speak the truth when I say that there will never be another Nona Spear. We will miss her hearty laugh and powerful personality. No one cared more about students doing things the "right" way than she did. She will be missed dearly. Her spirit lives on in all of her friends at the University of New England. ————————————————————————–
Per usual there are many updates to highlight since last I blogged. Let's get right to it.
-The Blewett 116 and 117 simlabs now have pressurized medical O2 from wall mounted hookups. These directly connect to the anesthesia machines in the rooms. This upgrade improves the efficiency and reality of the OR and ER simulations in these rooms.
– The SMARTboard install is complete for Blewett 203. The room just became a whole lot more versatile. Debriefings with Laerdal's AVS system are possible with the touch of a finger. We also now have our regular CSP Users Group meetings in there and it will be a viewing room for completed video projects as well as a hub for brainstorming sessions.
– CSP Coordinator Cynthia Morris has been uploading a ton of learning materials to the UNE Clinical Simulation Program Blackboard site. She has designed it to be a resource for our faculty and students. We will be continuing to expand this distance learning module throughout the coming months. For our sim users who have access to Blackboard here is the starting point. Have a look at the multiple materials at your fingertips.
-Professors Nina Turcato and Cliff Roberson of the Nurse Anesthesia program are presenting at the HPSN conference that METI hosts every year. This year in Tampa they are presenting: A Developmental Approach to Simulation in Nurse Anesthesia Education. Description:The University of New England's School of Nurse Anesthesia faculty will describe their experiences in creating a developmentally appropriate simulation-based curriculum. The integration of simulation into the program occurred over a four year time span. The presentation will emphasize the course of faculty training in simulation-based learning techniques, as well as the creation of simulation modules appropriate for both the pre-clinical and clinical phase learner in the 27 month program. Curricular goals focus on technical and non-technical skills as well as the promotion of student reflection using an experiential learning model.
-I will be representing UNE as a presenter at the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare in January. Our accepted video presentation is entitled "Emotive Immersive Transformative Simulation". This video was created from footages gathered during an interdisciplinary simulation and composed in iMovie. The video might be streamed from the ssih.org site after the conference. I'll let you know.
Now, for those of you who like a good techie website check out Wired.com. These guys have been on the forefront of technology and it's social/economic and political impact for years. There are a lot of good writers that work for this digizine too…which isn't always the case in the tech world!
"See you" again in the next blog!
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RICHMOND, Texas - Three bank robbery suspects arrested in Fort Bend County may be connected to several other bank robberies in another state.
Deputies with the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office arrested Ronald Scott Catt, 50, Hayden Scott Catt, 20, and Abigail Catt, 18, on Nov. 9. Ronald Catt is the father of the other two suspects.
The suspects are accused of robbing the 1st Community Credit Union in the 23100 block of Cinco Ranch Blvd in Katy on Oct. 1.
The two male suspects are also linked to the August robbery of a Comerica Bank, on Interstate 10 near Fry Road in Harris County.
After interviews were completed, detectives said they believe the suspects may be connected to five bank robbery cases in the Portland, Ore., area. The family is originally from Oregon.
Fort Bend detectives have notified Oregon authorities to see if some of the cases in the Portland area match up with this new information.
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The public portion of the council meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at Willits City Hall where the official agenda is posted. The full meeting is televised live on Willits Community Television. A copy of the agenda and the supplemental information distributed to the council members are posted on the City of Willits web site at thecityofwillits.com/ by selecting the council agenda tab.
1. Consent calendar items including building inspection activity reports, warrants, alcohol beverage license for Asian King Cuisine on 47 E. Mendocino Avenue, resolution transferring city investments from the Local Agency Investment Fund to the Savings Bank of Mendocino County, resolution accepting completion of Central Street project and contract change allowing former City Manager Paul Cayler to seek outside employment.
2. As the Willits Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency consider authorization of various debt payments and obligations as required by the California Department of Finance.
3. Verbal updates on several matters by the interim city manager including recruitment efforts for a public works director and city manager; possible city reorganization; and plans for a strategic planning session for the city council.
4. Potential reconsideration of the January 23 council vote rejecting a proposed ordinance to ban plastic takeout grocery bags as requested by Councilman Ron Orenstein.
5. Introduction of an ordinance modifying the city regulations for awarding public project contracts to match state requirements.
6. Closed session to conference with legal counsel on Remco and Brooktrails litigation and for "public employee appointment: interim city manager."
7. The city also held a special closed session on February 12 to consider Brooktrails litigation.


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Home > Patients & Visitors > Health Library > Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Radiation therapy uses high doses of
radiation, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer cells. The radiation damages the
genetic material of the cells so that they can't grow. Although radiation
damages normal cells as well as cancer cells, the normal cells can repair
themselves and function, while the cancer cells cannot.
therapy may be used alone or combined with hormonal treatment to treat
prostate cancer. It is most effective in treating
cancers that have not spread outside the prostate. But it also may be used if
the cancer has spread to nearby tissue. Radiation is sometimes used after
surgery to destroy any remaining cancer cells and to relieve pain from
metastatic cancer.
Radiation is delivered in one of two ways.
Sometimes treatment combines brachytherapy with low-dose
external radiation. In other cases, treatment combines surgery with external
radiation or hormone therapy may be used along with brachytherapy.
Before radiation therapy is scheduled, your doctor
probably will order a
bone scan and
CT scan to find out whether the cancer has spread to
other parts of your body. If it has, your doctor may offer you the option of a
clinical trial for treatment.
Side effects may last only as long as
the treatment, or they may continue and become chronic. Some side effects
occur after treatment, such as erection problems. For some men, this problem
gets gradually worse over the course of several years after treatment. The
long-term effects of radiation therapy on the main body systems are not yet
known. Side effects include:footnote 1
Radiation therapy is used for:
Right now there isn't strong evidence to show what treatment helps men who have localized prostate cancer live longer. High quality studies that compare radiation with surgery for men with localized prostate cancer haven't yet been completed. But a study is currently being done to compare the treatmentsfootnote 2
treating advanced prostate cancer that has grown beyond the prostate but not
into lymph nodes or bones, external-beam radiation combined with hormone drugs can
work better than surgery. This treatment often results in controlling cancer
growth and in many years of disease-free survival.footnote 1
Radiation therapy also works well to treat pain when prostate cancer has spread to the bone.footnote 3
Radiation treatment for prostate cancer may increase a man's risk for having another cancer later in life, such as bladder or rectal cancer.
Some radiation side effects, like fatigue, are short-term problems that go away with time. But a radiation side effect can become a long-term problem. Common side effects from radiation treatment include:
For men with high-risk prostate cancer, radiation treatment is given along with hormone therapy. Hormone therapy has side effects, such as the loss of bone density and muscle mass. It can also increase the risk for bone fractures, diabetes, and heart disease.
The goal of radiation therapy is to deliver the highest dose possible to the prostate while protecting the rest of the nearby organs (such as the bladder and rectum) from unnecessary radiation. Newer ways of giving radiation, such as 3D-CRT, IMRT, and proton beam therapy, are more accurate. This has helped to reduce problems caused by radiation.
Complete the special treatment information form (PDF)(What is a PDF document?) to help you understand this treatment.
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An Obama yard sign in McKinney was defaced last week. One side had the inevitable racial epithet along with "Obama Sucks Dick." The other read "Romney & Ryan Christian, white, anti-gay. Republicans rule."
A neighbor brought the sign to McKinney resident Cassy Zobel after finding it in Zobel's yard. Zobel filed a police report and wrote about it on her blog, Blue Chick in a Red Barn.
While there's been a racial undertone to a lot of Obama criticism, the haters are rarely this blatant. Zobel notes in her blog that McKinney was recently rated second best place to live in America.
"I suppose there should have been a caveat," she wrote. "'Best Place to Live If You're A Bigoted White, Christian, Anti-Gay Person Who Doesn't Support Our First African-American President And Hates Everyone Who Does.' That was probably too long a title, though."
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Here are 10 things you should know for Wednesday, Feb. 13: 1. -- U.S. stock futures were pointing slightly higher Wednesday as strong corporate earnings provided a lift to equities. European stocks were trading mixed early Wednesday. Asian shares ended mostly higher, with the exception of the Nikkei in Japan, which declined 1% to close at 11,251.41.
2. -- The economic calendar in the U.S. Wednesday includes the Commerce Department's retail sales report for January at 8:30 a.m. EST, and export and import prices for January, also at 8:30 a.m.
3. -- U.S. stocks on Tuesday ended mixed. with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reclaiming its position above 14,000 for the first time since Feb. 1. The Dow gained 47 points, or 0.3%, to close at 14,019. The S&P 500 rose 2 points, or 0.2%, to 1,519. The Nasdaq fell 6 points, or 0.2%, to 3,186.
4. -- President Obama noted how the U.S. has emerged from the rubble of economic crisis in his State of the Union address Tuesday night, his hope to allow families to more easily refinance their homes and the need for deficit reduction, among other economic issues. The president, however, didn't once mention Wall Street, banks or finance.
5. -- Cisco Systems ( CSCO), the world's largest maker of computer networking equipment, is expected by Wall Street Wednesday to post fiscal second-quarter earnings of 48 cents a share on revenue of $12.1 billion. Cisco reports after Wednesday's closing bell. In the year-earlier quarter, Cisco earned $2.2 billion, or 40 cents a share, on revenue of $11.5 billion.
6. -- Comcast ( CMCSA) reached a deal to buy the remaining 49% stake in NBCUniversal from General Electric ( GE) for $16.7 billion. Comcast raised its quarterly dividend by 20% and reported an 18% increase in fourth-quarter earnings.
7. -- Analysts expect Deere ( DE) to post fiscal first-quarter earnings of $1.40 a share on revenue of $6.72 billion.
8. -- Nvidia ( NVDA), the graphics chipmaker, is expected by Wall Street to report fourth-quarter earnings of 24 cents a share.
9. -- Yahoo! ( YHOO) CEO Marissa Mayer said the company's search partnership with Microsoft ( MSFT) wasn't delivering the market share gains or the revenue boost that it should, Reuters reported.
10. -- ING ( ING), the bailed-out Dutch bank and insurance company, announced plans Wednesday to cut 2,400 jobs in Europe over the next two years.
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MONTEREY, Calif. — Coastline Produce has named Cisco Martinez quality assurance manager.
Martinez was previously quality assurance manager at Castroville-based Ocean Mist Farms, where he spent 31 years.
He started July 15 at Salinas-based Coastline Produce.
Martinez was among the grower-shipper's staff available to meet with visitors to its exhibit booth at the annual Produce Marketing Association Foodservice Conference and Expo in Monterey.


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I just did an interview with host Mark Lynch on the radio program Inquiry, from NPR affiliate WICN in Worcester, MA, on my new book, Streaming.
As it says on the website for the podcast of the show, "Tonight on Inquiry we welcome back Wheeler Winston Dixon. He is the James Ryan Endowed Professor of Film Studies and professor of English at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. His new book is Streaming: Movies, Media and Instant Access. Professor Dixon declares that we are now in the "postfilmic era", a time when movie film will no longer exist and all movies will be shot digitally. DVDs will also cease to exist as all films will be "streamed" and movie houses, those that are still extant, will only show digital copies of movies. But what are the implications of all of this for the art of film, the preservation of old films and how we watch movies? The answers are disheartening and a little bit frightening. Tune in and find out why."
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What is this medicine?ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?Take this medicine by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing. Follow the directions on the package or prescription label. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 2 years of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
What should I watch for while using this medicine?Tell your doctor or health care professional if the pain lasts more than 10 days (5 days for children), if it gets worse, or if there is a new or different kind of pain. Also, check with your doctor if a fever lasts for more than 3 days.
Do not take other medicines that contain acetaminophen with this medicine. Always read labels carefully. If you have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take too much acetaminophen get medical help right away. Too much acetaminophen can be very dangerous and cause liver damage. Even if you do not have symptoms, it is important to get help right away.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where should I keep my medicine?Keep out of reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Protect from moisture and heat. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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NUFARM will avoid a lengthy trial next year after settling a shareholder class action for $46.6 million.
The shareholders alleged Nufarm's 2010 profit forecast was excessively positive and misleading.
By settling the matter, Nufarm avoids drawn-out legal action and does not admit any fault. The money will be split among shareholders.
Justice John Middleton of the Federal Court in Melbourne approved the settlement on Wednesday morning.
Law firms Maurice Blackburn and Slater & Gordon started the class action last year on behalf of more than 700 shareholders including mum and dad shareholders and institutional shareholders.
Shareholders alleged Nufarm's profit forecast of between $110 million and $130 million for 2009-10 was misleading and deceptive. Shares dropped from $5.35 to $3.25 in one week after the company halved the profit guidance to between $55 million and $65 million.
Slater & Gordon lawyer Odette McDonald called the outcome a ''great result for shareholders''.
''It really means a significant reduction in legal costs and a bigger return for those investors seeking to recoup lost funds,'' she said.
In August the Nufarm chairman, Donald McGauchie, said the board had ''carefully considered risks and costs associated with a protracted litigation, and demand on management's time as the company implements its strategic growth plans''.
It originally agreed to settle for $43.5 million, which covered the class action costs, claims, interest of funders' legal fees, but this rose to $46.6 million after more shareholders joined the action. A trial was scheduled to start next September.
The $43.5 million was booked as a material item in Nufarm's 2011-12 accounts. The extra $3.1 million will be reported in the current financial year.