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Barb Rogers' book begins with the tragic death of her teenage son, Jon, and delves into the horror that was her life to that point. Due to a home life fraught with substance and emotional abuse, Barb found herself bottomed out more than once, and homeless along the way.
"When asked in early recovery if I knew any prayers, the one I could think of was the child's nighttime prayer, 'Now I lay me down to sleep.' As I thought of it, I recalled the long nights when I simply wanted to go to sleep and never wake up."
Barb learned most of her life lessons through pain, tragedy, and addiction. This is not a glamorous book, it is real and it is raw. It is not about survival of the fittest, but the weak, the hopeless, the helpless, the truly addicted, not only to substances, but to drama, anger, excuses, and justifications.
She describes how she got to her lowest point, just what it was, and how and why she finally reached out to a 12-step program for help. She shows the listener what it's really like to survive, to stay clean and sober, and find a way to the other side. Recovery was one of the most difficult things she ever did, but "worth every effort I put out."
Barb Rogers would be the first to tell you she's not special - she's led a hard life, and she tells her story well and with humor. Listeners - addicts or not, but especially addicts - will be inspired by Barb's grit: if she can do it, so can they.
©2010 Barb Rodgers (P)2012 Audible, Inc.
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1990 GMC Sierra - Solid Gold
Tapping Into Rich Resources
Digging for treasure in Texas has been a high yielding excursion for us over the last few years, and the abundance of precious metal is everywhere in sight. Coy Balusek's glistening '90 GMC Sierra is just one of the rich discoveries we dug up last summer while in attendance at Texas Showdown, in Houston, and ever since then, it's been burning a hole in our feature file cabinet.
When Coy first purchased this truck, it was just something he planned on stashing for a while until he was finished with another ongoing project at the time. When the moment came to finally tear into it, he had Rocky at Chaotic Rods and Customs, in Conroe, Texas, execute a stock-floor body drop that would help introduce the GMC's body to the searing asphalt. Slam Specialties RE7 'bags and an engine-driven York air compressor do their part in sinking the 22x8.5-inch Centerline Archer IIs and Nitto 265/35R22 tires deep into the custom fenderwells. So far, Coy's side project was quickly taking center stage and evolving into a multifaceted gem of a ride.
With the Sierra's suspension well taken care of, Coy once again employed the skills of the Chaotic crew as well as Big of DBC to shave the door handles, steps, and create a set of smoothed fender skirts. A Grant Kustoms steel roll pan was put into position and the rear fenders were sectioned to make enough room for the intruding rolling stock. Mark, of Mark of Excellence Auto Body and Paint, in San Antonio, then sprayed a top secret golden hue atop the manicured metal that Coy would like to keep under wraps. We don't know if he knows, but we're actually on to his 'secret' color selection though. To respect his wishes, however, we will not be disclosing any hints or clues, but if you would still like to take an educated guess, we won't let a correct response go unrewarded.
The GMC's interior has been lavished with just as much style as its clean exterior. The entire dash was yanked and painted, as were the door panels, which have also been covered with black leather and suede. The bench seat was also treated to the lush life as it was completely recovered as well. Marco Auto Interiors, in Hugo, conducted the stitch work, and once they were finished, Coy wired up a full audio system complete with an Alpine head unit, two MTX amps, three MTX 10-inch subs behind the seats, and Pioneer separates.
What first started out as a misguided impulse buy, quickly appreciated into a mint condition, rolling chunk of golden eye candy. Coy would like to express his appreciation to those who dedicated their time and effort into the build, say thanks to his Aftermath family, and dedicate the completion of his most cherished project to the loving memory of his dad and sister.

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Nineteen of the nation's leading retail and CPG companies received perfect scores on the 2013 Corporate Equality Index compiled by the Human Rights Campaign.
The Human Rights Campaign released its 2013 Corporate Equality Index, which gives companies ratings of up to 100% based on their policies regarding LGBT employees and also released a buyer's guide for LGBT consumers. According to the equality advocacy group, a total of 1,848 companies were invited to submit applications, of those 530 actually did so and of those 252 received scores of 100%.
Among the retailers receiving perfect scores were Best Buy, Gamestop, Gap, The Limited, Nordstrom, Office Depot, Sears, Staples, Target and Walgreens. Costco received a 95% rating; Safeway and Kroger received 85%; Rite Aid, CVS and Walmart received 60%; Ahold received 55%; . Meanwhile, Dollar General received 45%; BJ's Wholesale received 35%; Family Dollar received 30%; and Meijer received 25%. Winn-Dixie received a 15% rating.
In the Buyer's Guide, Delhaize, Sears, Supervalu, Target and Walgreens got 100% scores, while Costco got a 90% rating. Kroger and Safeway got 85% ratings, while Walmart, CVS and Rite Aid got 60% ratings, and Ahold got a 55% rating. BJ's and H-E-B got a 35% and 40% rating, respectively, while Meijer and Family Dollar respectively received 25% and 30% ratings. Winn-Dixie and Weis Markets got 15%, while A&P, Harris Teeter and Publix got 0% ratings.
Companies were evaluated based on policies like spousal and partner medical benefits, non-discrimination policies, efforts to recruit LGBT employees, marketing to LGBT consumers and support for LGBT organizations and philanthropic efforts.
The report noted that 83% of employers on the list had an LGBT employee-resource group or diversity panel, compared with 78% in 2008 and 40% in 2002, while 89% offer health insurance for same-sex domestic partners.
Equality advances evident at retail and CPG
Nineteen of the nation's leading retail and CPG companies received perfect scores on the 2013 Corporate Equality Index compiled by the Human Rights Campaign.


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The New Audi S4 Cabriolet
Another Audi sports model with a strong personality is about to leave the starting grid: the Audi S4 Cabriolet. It combines the acknowledged qualities of the Cabriolet with the powerful V8 engine from the Audi S4 and the safety of the quattro driveline. Restrained visual changes underline its sports character.
Design and equipment
The new Audi S4 Cabriolet expresses its supremacy by adopting a deliberately restrained appearance. A closer look, however, reveals that this stylish, sporty body is indeed subtly different in its basic form and proportions from the remaining Audi A4 Cabriolets: the bumper has large air inlets, the xenon headlights have a titanium-coloured surround behind the glass and the outside mirror housings have been given an aluminium finish. At the rear, one sees the powerful exhaust tailpipes on both sides that are typical of the Audi S models. The Audi S4 Cabriolet runs on 18-inch cast aluminium wheels of S design with 235/40 R 18 tyres.
Inside this Cabriolet too, it is immediately identifiable as an S4. The instrument cluster has characteristic grey S dials and special dial needles. For the inlays, customers can choose between carbon fibre, piano finish, brushed aluminium and birch. The car's sporty character is emphasised by the three-spoke leather-covered sports steering wheel with S emblem. There are shift paddles behind the steering wheel on cars with the six-speed tiptronic transmission.
For firm lateral location and excellent comfort on long journeys, the standard sports seats have a wide range of electrical position adjustments; combined Alcantara and leather upholstery is used, and there is a lumbar support and an adjustable thigh support.
The V8 engine: a torrent of power
The Audi S4 Cabriolet's eight-cylinder engine develops 253 kW (344 bhp) at 7000 rpm, and delivers a massive 410 Newton-metres of torque to the crankshaft at 3500 rpm. Such impressive figures are a sure sign of the superiority of this large-capacity, naturally-aspirated engine with its five valves per cylinder. Possibly even more impressive than its peak power output is the immediacy with which it responds to every movement of the accelerator pedal, and its remarkable willingness to run freely up to high revs. The exhaust system produces a deep, sporty note, always present but never obtrusive.
The Audi S4 Cabriolet sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in only 5.9 seconds, and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h, at which point the governor cuts in smoothly.
The eight-cylinder engine surprises the onlooker in yet another way: it is shorter and more compact than any other engine of this type and size, measuring only 464 millimetres from front to back. Audi's engine developers achieved this by moving the chain drive for the camshafts and auxiliaries to the output end of the engine, thus reducing its overall length by 52 mm. The weight is also extremely low for an engine with eight cylinders, at only 195 kilograms. This has definite advantages in terms of the car's weight distribution and road dynamics.
From the six-speed close-ratio gearbox of the latest model generation with a precise shift action and short lever travel, the power is delivered to the 18-inch diameter cast aluminium wheels. The selector mechanism is decoupled, which largely prevents load-reversal movements or vibration from being transmitted to the gear lever inside the car.
Available as an optional extra, the six-speed tiptronic transmission with dynamic shift program, additional Sport programme and shift paddles on the steering wheel it combines sports-style progress with the convenience and relaxed driving of an automatic transmission and is therefore ideal for smooth, relaxed travel in an open car.
The sports suspension: aluminium makes the car agile and light on its feet
The weight-saving aluminium running gear consists of four-link front and trapezoidal-link rear suspension, and is designed to ensure maximum steering precision and clearly defined road behaviour with excellent lateral stability. Ride comfort also benefits from this ingenious suspension design, since low unsprung weight makes the suspension more responsive to road-surface irregularities.
Like the S4 saloon and Avant, the S4 Cabriolet has firm sports suspension settings which are an important precondition for agility and thus for pure driving pleasure.
Servotronic power steering is standard equipment; it varies the degree of power assistance according to road speed so that the correct combination of steering precision and light action is always obtained.
The quattro driveline: driving fun and ample traction
The new Audi S4 Cabriolet has quattro permanent four-wheel drive as a standard feature. It can therefore translate engine power into optimal progress in any conditions and exploit the dynamic potential of its aluminium running gear with a new degree of supremacy. There is no other term for this but "top-class driving pleasure".
Cabriolet: emotions under an open sky
Driving a convertible is definitely one of the most emotionally satisfying forms of automobile transport – particularly in a car with such a timelessly elegant body and wonderfully responsive engine. But elegance and power need to be accompanied by a body of no-compromise high quality before one can be certain that every journey will be pure pleasure.
The soft top of the Audi S4 Cabriolet retracts fully into the body when open. Nothing disturbs the characteristic shoulder line that extends smoothly along the top of the body. But even with the soft top closed, the silhouette retains its dynamic, harmonious effect. The gentle curve of the soft top emphasises the car's low-slung proportions and the mild wedge-shaped outline of the body.
Another typical Audi feature is the outstandingly high quality of the interior materials and workmanship on the Cabriolet. The interior decor is perfectly matched to the body styling and contributes greatly to the overall visual elegance of the Audi S4 Cabriolet.
The body: sets the class standard for freedom from vibration
Even in the early planning stages, Audi's body developers worked systematically on the structure of the body and simulatde its reaction to movements of the suspension and the mechanical assemblies.
The result of this development process is that no unpleasant levels of either high- or low-frequency vibration reach the passenger area on any of the roads commonly encountered anywhere in the world.
Driving pleasure also profits directly from the bodyshell's high rigidity; with its direct steering, the S4 Cabriolet can be steered with great precision through corners, aided by a special steering column mounting that takes the specific pattern vibration in an open-topped body into consideration. The steering column mounting has an additional support, with the module cross-member linked to the cross-beam below the windscreen – measures that are crucial for keeping vibration at the steering wheel down to the lowest possible level.
At an early design stage, when grades of material and joining techniques are decided upon, measures are taken to maximise strength and rigidity. For example, more than half the weight of the body-in-white is accounted for by high-strength or extra-high-strength sheet metal.
Optimised panel thicknesses and improved spot-welding quality have helped to raise the potential operating life of the body structure considerably. In addition, the body has been reinforced by a rigid bolted-on frame at the front with supporting diagonal struts at the front and rear.
A high level of crash protection
The Audi S4 Cabriolet's A-posts are optimised in cross-section and contain high-strength reinforcing tubes – a most important safety feature if the car should roll over.
In the occupant area, the body sills have been optimised in terms of sheet metal gauge and cross-section, to increase their strength and provide optimal protection for the occupants. High-strength tube is also used in the seat structure, so that occupant safety is enhanced in the event of a side-on impact.
The doors in particular have to be designed with safety in mind. In conjunction with structural reinforcements in the sills and a strengthening cross-member below the rear seat, special impact absorbing beams in the doors ensure a high standard of safety. Crash resistance, even in the side impact test against a post, is on the same excellent level as the S4 saloon.
Finally, there is a double bulkhead at the rear that also adds to the strength of the body.
All-round safety
Seat belts with belt force limiters and belt tensioners at all seats are part of the comprehensive safety equipment, as are the full-size front and side airbags. The latter are integrated into the front seats and protect the occupant in the head and thorax areas.
If the car should roll over, an active roll-over protection system in the double rear bulkhead adds to the occupants' safety. Two sensor-controlled protective hoops behind the rear seats are triggered off in a fraction of a second and, together with the extremely rigid windscreen frame, help to maintain an intact `survival zone' for all the car's occupants.
Active safety is maintained at a high level by the Electronic Stabilisation Program ESP, which is standard equipment and includes an hydraulic brake assist function.
Weather protection and much more – the soft top
Standard equipment on the Audi S4 Cabriolet is an electro-hydraulic soft top, which closes at the touch of a button in under 30 seconds. The button only needs to be pressed once to either open or close the soft top. The side windows move down slightly and up again to aid the process, and in the Audi S4 Cabriolet there is no locking handle to be released manually or tonneau cover to be detached.
A lever in the boot raises or lowers the soft top compartment, so that a much larger luggage space becomes available when the soft top is closed.
A heated, scratchproof glass window is just one of the reasons why the Cabriolet's lined soft top is entirely suitable for winter driving. It has three layers of cloth and is sewn to high standards of accuracy to ensure maximum occupant protection, resist climatic effects and provide a standard of acoustic insulation worthy of a fine car such as this.
The soft top linkage can scarcely be detected from outside the car; the upholstery material is held taut to avoid any `ballooning' effect. The harmonious outline of the roof that blends so well with the Cabriolet's body is retained when the car is travelling fast.
Inside the car too, the soft top has a completely smooth surface. This is most attractive to the eye, and therefore adds to the luxurious impression created by the interior decor and trim.
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Cueto feels ready, if tabbed, for Opening Day
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Perhaps the best sign of all about Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto's outing for Class A Bakersfield.on Tuesday came when it was over. After Cueto reach his pitch limit two batters into the sixth inning, he asked pitching coach Jeff Pico for one more batter.
That request was denied.
"I said I need one more; [Pico] said, 'No you're finished,'" Cueto said.
Before Tuesday's outing against Class A Advanced Carolina, Cueto's previous start was scratched after he felt a mild irritation in his right scapula. Because he was limited to 11 starts in the 2013 regular season because of a strained right lat muscle, the club took no chances.
"He might have been able to go five days ago," Pico said. "As a precautionary reason, we wanted to make sure he was ready to go. So we held him out of that game and he got treatment. It's great to see he's feeling really good now."
In five-plus innings, Cueto allowed six earned runs and seven hits with one walk and 11 strikeouts. He threw 89 pitches, including 59 for strikes. Four of the runs and five of the hits came in the first inning, before Cueto settled into a groove.
Cueto struck out the side in the second inning. A couple of his fastballs in the outing reached 94 mph.
"I'm happy today; I threw everything fine," Cueto said. "I'm ready to go for the season."
"The main thing was that he felt great and he felt healthy and he felt strong," Pico said. "That was No. 1 on my list. He went in and out of his rotation a little bit early, getting lateral a little bit, but corrected that as the game went on and threw some really good pitches today."
Pico sent Cueto back out to face two more batters in the sixth. One reached on an infield hit, and another singled to center field. Both runners scored after Cueto was lifted.
"I wanted him to get up and down six times," Pico said. "I know he only had a few more pitches left in him. That's the number we wanted to get to, and it was just a matter of sitting down and going back out six times."
Cueto has started the last two Opening Days for the Reds, and, until his injury, he seemed to have the inside track to be tapped by manager Bryan Price for Monday's opener against the Cardinals at Great American Ball Park.
"I don't know yet; I don't know what's going on," Cueto said. "I will be ready. I want to. Bryan has said nothing."
Mark Sheldon is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Mark My Word, and follow him on Twitter @m_sheldon. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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"Integrity commits itself to character over personal gain, to people over things, to service over power, to principle over convenience, to the long view over the immediate."
— John C. Maxwell
The Art of Midwifery
Due to overharvesting and habitat destruction, many of our community's best-loved herbs are at risk of disappearing forever. A study conducted by over 16 organizations over the course of 20 years found that almost one-third of the plant species of North America are now so rare that they may become extinct within the next few decades. Many of these plants are medicinal herbs that are being wild-crafted to death.
If you feel you must continue using plants that are threatened in the wild, purchase only cultivated sources. Read labels and refuse to buy at-risk plants that have been wild-crafted. Let your herb suppliers know you won't buy endangered species and would like organically grown sources of your favorite herbs. If you wild-craft your own plants, carefully watch the impact of your harvesting over the course of several years. Stop gathering plants from populations that fail to recover quickly after harvesting.
— Mary Lou Singleton
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Passionate Midwifery Education
Elizabeth Davis, Part III
In her education seminar, Elizabeth Davis talked a lot about the circle of women and its importance. Explaining how women think, she said that women in a stress response, as you may know, tend and befriend. The circle is needed to keep the community healthy. Women need female circles. We mirror beauty and love from friends. Students are asked to give an overview of what midwifery is, what it looks like and how we respond. In the circle we reward not only academic learning, but the ability to see and draw out our value. We continually check in. What a wonderful addition to learning midwifery these circles can be.
The main ground rule is confidentiality. Another is that each member has the right to pass rather than speak. The overall idea of the circle is: Healer, heal thyself. We work to keep alive the passion in our calling.
Elizabeth spoke of "educating dragons." The reference is to people we have to deal with throughout life such as a head nurse or difficult doctor, and even at times a sister midwife. She says a midwife needs to "run oxytocin" herself. In other words, calm breeds calm.
"We want our students to learn a foreign language—the medical model world." She has students learn how something feels by role playing. She teaches compassion by having students role play each person in the room: doctor, midwife, dad, mom, pediatrician, nurse. These drama scenarios are great learning experiences.
Wisdom is a hard quality to calibrate; it resides within every woman. See if your training program will institute student circles. The wisdom passed and shared will be a passion producing fuel for learning.
— love, Jan
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Natural Labor Induction
Before considering artificial induction, women may choose to investigate natural, non-invasive methods of encouraging labor when forty to forty-three weeks pregnant.
The simple act of lovemaking before or during labor facilitates a quicker birth and can trigger the onset of labor. When a woman is sexually stimulated, oxytocin flows through her system causing her uterus to contract, either in the form of orgasms or labor contractions.
Pulsatilla is a common remedy used in labor. It can ease the pains of pre-labor (also called false labor) if taken in 200C potency every two hours for a maximum of three doses. If a woman is ready for labor, her contractions will become consistent and more powerful; if she is not ready, the contractions will cease.
Evening primrose oil aids the ripening or softening of the cervix, preparing it to dilate. It softens the cervical tissue, which is very useful, when there is scar tissue from a previous surgery, abortion or damage from contraceptives (such as IUDs). It can be taken orally in a dose of three to six capsules per day and, like male seminal fluid, helps lengthen the pelvic ligaments so the baby's head can engage properly in the pelvis. This will aid the process of dilation and can contribute to a quicker, less painful birth.
Using evening primrose oil may be a wise course of action for women who have had previous c-sections for failure to progress or who have labor that starts and stops.
— Marnie Ko, excerpted from "Natural Alternatives to Induction," The Birthkit Issue 22
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A qualitative study of 27 women in BC, Canada, 20 of whom experienced some pregnancy-induced nausea, investigated the use of three herbs for their anti-emetic properties. All three of the herbs—ginger, peppermint and Cannabis—have been found to be clinically effective against nausea and vomiting in other medical contexts, e.g., chemotherapy. Despite safety concerns expressed in the medical literature, this small study failed to find clinical evidence of harm in their use by pregnant women.
— Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery 10(1):30–36. Feb 2004.
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Q: Women being discharged from hospital receive almost universal postpartum instructions to avoid tub baths. I suspect that long ago some OB thought this sounded reasonable and it was repeated from generation to generation till it became etched in stone ("common" sense?).
I rather think this is hogwash but have no evidence one way or the other. Apart from the studies cited about women in labor with ruptured membranes NOT having increased infections caused by tub baths in labor, does anyone know of any evidence supporting or discrediting the theory that bath water gets up into the vagina (postpartum or otherwise)?
— Susan Robinson
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Q: What do you recommend for pregnant moms who are dealing with mild depression, mood swings and blues?
— Anonymous
A: I would recommend that the mother supplement with an omega-3 fish oil. Not flax or walnut oil, but fish oil from a pure and sufficient source. www.innatechoice.com or Carlson Labs both make quality products.
The human body can't make enough EPA/DHA from plant sources like flax seeds. It is crucial for mom and baby to be getting enough because it is a fat required for developing brains and nervous systems.
Moms get the short end of the stick because they transfer a large portion of their omega three's to the baby—hello, depression and the blues. Start supplementing (1000mg EPA/DHA) each day for mom and the baby will get it through the breast milk.
— Dr. Drew Kaminski
A: If a new mom has mild depression, mood swings and the blues, first a full evaluation is important. Many free brief screening tools like PHQ9, Edinburgh PP depression scale, and Zung and Hamilton can be used to evaluate level of depression. Also the practitioner should always rule out a physiologic cause like hypothyroid or other endocrine imbalance. What about anemia? If her H&H are low she may need a nutritional evaluation to supply necessary nutrients. Please evaluate for suicidal thoughts, intention and plan. Document all of your findings.
For mild and transient symptoms, 30 minutes or more of exercise a day helps. A brisk walk with or without the baby is a great way to begin. If weather is a problem seek a nearby school, gym or mall for walking.
Social support is essential. If a new mom is able to identify a supportive person who she can share her feelings (truthfully) about new motherhood it can be an enormous relief. New mothers are under much pressure to have life in order quickly and many are overwhelmed.
Evaluate sleep. If the new mom is not getting adequate sleep, she may experience mild depression, mood swings and the blues. Have family members, etc., provide support so that she can get adequate rest. A light box will often help people who have seasonal affective disorder so this is an option to consider.
If the above interventions do not work and the new mom is amenable, some herbal interventions like St. John's wort and/or rhodiola may be helpful. I would have the new mom consult with a knowledgeable midwife/herbalist to assure proper dosing and evaluation if she is breastfeeding. Try to avoid SSRIs for mild symptoms!
— Lorraine B. Sanders, CNM, APRN, BC, DNSc
A: I recommend a couple of sessions of Cranio Sacral Therapy (visit www.upledger.com). It helps to relax, to fill the body needs and to restore harmony in the body structure and expression of the emotions surrounding birth and postpartum.
— Laura Cao-Romero
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Think about It
The powers that be recommend active management of third stage (cord cutting and placental delivery) where Pitocin is given, the cord is clamped and cut immediately (within two minutes of birth), and the placenta is delivered immediately. This is done out of fear of polycythemia, jaundice and hemorrhage.
Babies also are commonly given a prophylactic shot of vitamin K after birth to prevent hemorrhagic disease, because they have naturally low levels of vitamin K after birth. (Note: Vitamin K is produced in the gut once the baby has received adequate breast milk.)
Polycythemia is essentially an excess of red blood cells (RBCs). High numbers of red cells increase the blood's viscosity. Blood flow to organs is reduced and, in rare cases, blood clots can form.
So, what if the whole reason that babies are low in vitamin K, is because polycythemia is normal after birth? In other words, perhaps the human system was designed so vitamin K should be low naturally to counteract the excessive RBCs. Are we creating new problems by altering the normal physiological balance of the mother/baby disconnection?
Perhaps the reason active management works, to a certain extent, is that prophylactic vitamin K is given. So if we have a natural physiological third stage, would we then be creating additional problems by giving vitamin K? OR should we develop new rules that say if you are doing active management of third stage—yes, you need vitamin K; conversely, if you are practicing a natural third stage then there is no need for additional vitamin K?
Feedback is welcome!
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Blue Jays starters not providing length
TORONTO -- Heading into Tuesday's home game against the Orioles, Toronto starters ranked 27th in the Major Leagues in innings pitched with 103 2/3. Only the rotations from Minnesota, Baltimore and Detroit have thrown fewer innings, and each of those teams has played at least one fewer game.
R.A. Dickey, Drew Hutchison, Brandon Morrow, and Dustin McGowan are all averaging less than six innings per start, while Mark Buehrle (4-0) is averaging seven innings per outing.
"You want guys to go deeper into games, but if they start to lose it or tire, because of pitches or whatever it is, you need some other [relief] guys to step up and get some big outs, maybe in the sixth or seventh," said manager John Gibbons.
Gibbons said power pitchers like McGowan and Morrow are more likely to have higher pitch counts, and considering both have a history of injuries, their workload will continue to be closely monitored as the season goes on.
"That's not unusual for that style of pitcher," he said. "Your power guys, over time they throw 115, 120 pitches [a game]. But if they start to get injured, you back off."
With Toronto getting less work out of its starters, long relievers like Esmil Rogers, Todd Redmond and J.A. Happ will be increasingly relied on to bridge the gap between the rotation and middle relief corps.
"We're going to have to get big outs from guys like Redmond, Rogers and Happ in the middle of the game, and save the other guys for a little bit later," Gibbons said.
Jamie Ross is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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BREAKING: Notre Dame confirms to WNDU that quarterback Everett Golson is no longer enrolled at ND. They can't say why due to privacy laws.— Angelo Di Carlo (@angdicarlowndu) May 26, 2013
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Just looked at my twitter. Its confirmed true. ESPN just ran the story as well.
Wow. Just....wow
We will probably never know the truth, but [early] rumors are that he cheated on a final exam (plagiarism)
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Novel Internet-Based Interventions to Reduce Sexual Risk Among Men Who Have Sex With Men (5Part)
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
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Recruitment status was: Active, not recruiting
Recruitment status was: Active, not recruiting
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The purpose of this study is to develop and test the efficacy of online HIV risk reduction interventions among men who have sex with men.
|HIV Infections
|Behavioral: Standard Text-Based Prevention Web Page Behavioral: The Morning After Behavioral: Talking About HIV Behavioral: Both Videos
|Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Official Title:
|Phase 1 Online Intervention to Reduce Sexual Risk Among Men Who Have Sex With Men
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MedlinePlus related topics: HIV/AIDSU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Public Health Solutions:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- HIV disclosure, HIV testing, and condom use [ Time Frame: 60 days ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- drug and/or alcohol use before sex, and depressive and/or anxiety symptomatology (past 2 weeks) [ Time Frame: 60 days ]
|Study Start Date:
|April 2008
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|December 2008
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|December 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Experimental: 2
Text-based webpage
Behavioral: Standard Text-Based Prevention Web Page
A link to the CDC.gov web page which describes HIV prevention among men who have sex with men.
Experimental: 3
Talking about HIV video
Behavioral: Talking About HIV
A documentary video addressing HIV disclosure, HIV testing, and condom use with the sub-context of drug use.
Experimental: 4
The Morning After video
Behavioral: The Morning After
A dramatic video about 4 gay men addressing sexual risk reduction within the context of alcohol use.
Experimental: 5
Both videos
Behavioral: Both Videos
Morning After and Talking About HIV videos
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This is an Internet-based, five-branch randomized controlled intervention, enrolling 3,000 adult MSM. The five branches include 1) a control condition receiving no intervention content, 2) a standard text-based prevention webpage, 3) an 8 minute dramatic video addressing sexual risk reduction within the context of alcohol use, 4) a 5 minute documentary video addressing HIV disclosure, HIV testing, and condom use with the sub-context of drug use, and 5) both videos. After completing the baseline survey, eligible participants who consent to participate in the intervention will be randomly assigned to the control condition or one of the four intervention conditions. The control condition will not include the delivery of any intervention content. All participants (branches 1-5) will be asked to complete a brief post-intervention survey (to measure intentions). All intervention participants will be invited to complete a final 60-day follow-up survey.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male;
- Age 18 and over;
- Ability to read and respond in English;
- Reside within the United States;
- Report oral or anal sex with any male (new partner or not) in the past 60 days AND report oral, anal or vaginal sex for the first time with any partner (male or female) in the past 60 days;
- Complete baseline survey
- Provide an email address;
Exclusion Criteria:
- Women and transgender persons
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00649701
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Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Hirshfield S, Chiasson MA, Joseph H, Scheinmann R, Johnson WD, Remien RH, Shaw FS, Emmons R, Yu G, Margolis AD. An online randomized controlled trial evaluating HIV prevention digital media interventions for men who have sex with men. PLoS One. 2012;7(10):e46252. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0046252. Epub 2012 Oct 2.
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|Sabina Hirshfield, PhD /Senior Research Scientist, Public Health Solutions
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|March 27, 2008
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Condom Use
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
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Playmates announces that it has procured the master toy rights for DreamWorks Animation's Shrek Forever After, which is scheduled to be released on May 21, 2010.
Following on the heels of Shrek the Third, Shrek will return to the big screen for the fourth chapter, where he suddenly winds up a domesticated family man. Instead of scaring villagers away like he used to, he reluctantly agrees to autograph pitch forks. Longing for the days when he felt like a "real ogre," Shrek is duped into signing a pact with the smooth-talking dealmaker, Rumpelstiltskin. Shrek suddenly finds himself in a twisted, alternate version of Far Far Away, where ogres are hunted, Rumpelstiltskin is king and Shrek and Fiona have never met. Now, it's up to Shrek to undo all he's done in the hopes of saving his friends, restoring his world and reclaiming his one True Love.
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The design requirements are pretty basic. The mounts needs to be light weight and robust to withstand my less than perfect landings (I'm still a Hang-1 at this time). It must be easily and quickly attachable/detachable without special tools – has to be done in the field after all. It needs to be adjustable so the camera can be setup to point in any direction.
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A Cycling Trip From The Pyrenees To The Mediterranean And Barcelona
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WWEs repackaging
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On the heels of the WWE signing one of the best indy wrestlers in the world, El Generico, the heated point that all fans of him have made is this: Don't change a single thing about this guy. Mask, gimmick, wrestling style, nothing.
Of course, we all know his wrestling style will be tinkered with, but more importantly, we will all be waiting to see if he'll be El Generico or not.
I wanna talk big picture now. Because it's not just the recent signing and potential change of El Generico that gets to me. It's that now, every indy wrestler that comes in with a big background HAS to be repackaged. And it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me.
But I don't remember it always being like this. Back just 12 years ago when WCW "invaded" and WWE soaked them up, outside of The Big Show, they didn't change ANYONE. From Eddie Guerrero, Chris Benoit, Rey Mysterio to when Hall, Nash and Hogan came back. Nothing changed.
Now, when any indy star comes in, outside of CM Punk, they change everything about them.
But why would they do this? Why not like Daniel Bryan be Bryan Danielson? Let Kassius Ohno be Chris Hero. Antonio Cesaro can come in as Claudio Castagnoli. Have Generico come in as Generico. Isn't that what got them their WWE contract? Being exactly who they are?
A good part of me thinks it's pride and arrogance on WWEs part. They want to stick it to indy fans because most indy fans probably don't watch WWE. When it's all said and done for guys like Punk, Bryan, Ohno, Cesaro and Generico, WWE wants to be able to say that they made these guys, not the indies. But they also want you to watch them monopolize wrestling. Taking up all the great indy talents that everyone loves. They can barely handle what they have now, yet they continue to stack on talent that they'll have no TV time for, no good feuds for. Of course, this isn't the case with every indy wrestler they've signed in the last few years, but i'm sure I can provide more cases of terrible repackaging and misuse than not.
Wouldn't it be better for the E' if they embraced these guys legendary indy track records? They can introduce these wrestlers to their audience and also have indy fans come on board. Wouldn't it make their PPVs watchable? Wouldn't it help sell merchandise?
I know what the common answer to all my gripes would be. If you don't like it, don't watch it. But that's not the point. All of us that complain about WWEs state were once fans of what they did, and hate seeing what it has become. We hold out to see if maybe there is a glimmer of hope that it'll change but so far it truly hasn't.
As a big sports fan over all, I can compare it to this. If you're a sports fan, more times than not, you're favorite sports team is the one that it's in your hometown. For me, i'm from New York so i'm a New York Knicks fan. Whether the Knicks are bad or good, I still love them. I complain when they're bad, and I praise them when they're good, but I never stop being a fan.
Same applies to the WWE. I've been complaining about them for years and haven't had too much to praise them for. But i'm still a fan. Wrestling is wrestling.


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WEST Mercia Police have reached a deal to use Hagley Parish Council's offices in Worcester Road as a drop off point - although the arrangement is unlikely to cut much ice with local residents.
Even though West Mercia describe the facilities as a Community Policing Post, it will not be open to the public.
West Mercia spokesman, Inspector Sarah Corteen, said: "We are pleased to be able to use the parish council facilities, enabling us to continue to strengthen our links with the people of Hagley."
But in fact Hagley has seen no permanent police presence since the Kidderminster Road station became non operational - despite West Mercia lavishing £275,000 worth of improvements on the building back in 2008.
The station officially closed this Monday April 7and is currently being de-commissioned as part of West Mercia's drive to make £20 million worth of cuts.
West Mercia believe the venue change will enable them to be more visible within the community.
Barrie Sheldon, deputy police and crime commissioner for West Mercia, said: "It's important that our Safer Neighbourhood teams are as visible and accessible as possible, therefore I am pleased they will continue to have a presence in the local area.
County Councillor Rachel Jenkins admitted to being less than impressed by the new arrangement and said: "As far as I'm aware, it's just a stop-off point for police to use the facilities.
"What people really want to see is a police presence in Hagley.
"Most people aren't happy about the policing situation in Hagley. They' would like to see a presence because it re-assures them - but it seems the police now operate differently out of a squad car.
"I would encourage people to attend the PACT meetings, details of which are available on the Parish Council's website."


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Thrush is a yeast infection of the tongue and lining of the mouth.
Candidiasis - oral; Oral thrush; Fungal infection - mouth; Candida - oral
Certain germs normally live in our bodies. This includes bacteria and fungi. While most germs are harmless, some can cause infection.
Thrush occurs in children and adults when too much of a fungus called Candida grows in your mouth. A small amount of this fungus normally lives in your mouth. It is usually kept in check by your immune system and other germs that also live in your mouth.
When your immune system is weak or when normal bacteria die, too much of the fungus can grow.
You are more likely to get thrush if:
Candida can also cause yeast infections in the vagina.
Symptoms of thrush include:
Your doctor or dentist can usually diagnose thrush by looking at your mouth and tongue. The sores are easy to recognize.
To confirm you have thrush, your doctor may:
In severe cases, thrush can grow in your esophagus as well. The esophagus is the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. If this occurs, your doctor may:
If you get mild thrush after taking antibiotics, eat yogurt or take over-the-counter acidophilus pills. This may help restore a healthy balance of germs in your mouth.
For a more severe case of thrush, your doctor may prescribe:
Oral thrush can be cured. However, if your immune system is weak, thrush may come back or cause more serious problems.
If your immune system is weak, Candida can spread throughout your body, causing a serious infection.
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Edwards JE Jr. Candida species. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 257.
Kauffman CA. Candidiasis. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 346.


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ATLANTA — Coca-Cola's board of directors has elected Robin Moore as one of the company's VPs.
Moore, 47, was recently named chief of internal audit, effective May 1, replacing Connie McDaniel who is retiring after 24 years with the company. Moore is currently global director of finance operations in global business services. She began her career with the company in 1995 and has assumed roles of increasing responsibility including senior audit manager in corporate audit and director of financial reporting in the controller's group.
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Over the last few months, we've been taking a look at how different cultures use our products. One such discovery was a sweet, cinnamon oatmeal drink much like Horchata. This drink is made as a special treat and sounds like just the thing for a hot summer night. Traditionally, Horchata would be made with ground almonds, ground tigernuts, or rice milk, but, as we discovered, it's just as often made with oats in Mexican-American households.
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5 Winners from the 2012 Pentagon Budget
In 1610, artist, gunsmith and inventor Marin le Bourgeois develops the first flintlock for King Louis XIII of France. The trigger releases a spring-loaded mechanism that causes a flint to strike a steel surface; the ensuing spark ignites gunpowder and propels a spherical bullet. Bourgeois's design becomes highly popular—and is the main weapon of European armies until about 1840. One of the king's flintlocks, designed by Marin's brother Pierre, is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
In the early 1700s, the long rifle becomes popular among settlers in North America. This rifled muzzle loader, which can weigh anywhere from 7 to 10 pounds, is used extensively in the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Called the Pennsylvania Rifle, or the Kentucky Rifle, this flintlock rifle is one of the most iconic guns in American history.
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Making roster would be dream for Redmond
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Todd Redmond put his best foot forward in the competition for a spot on Toronto's roster by allowing just two earned runs against the Orioles on Sunday afternoon.
Redmond surrendered four hits and one walk while striking out four during his fifth spring appearance. He's now allowed nine earned runs in 14 innings during the Grapefruit League season.
The overall numbers aren't impressive, but Redmond is coming off a pair of strong outings and likely will have a job at the end of camp. Whether it will be in the starting rotation or the bullpen remains unanswered.
"It would be a dream come true," Redmond said of the possibility of making the team. "Just like last year, being able to stay up there for a little bit and then this year, if I make the team, it's another dream that's happening."
Redmond made 17 appearances, including 14 starts, for the Blue Jays last season. He posted a 4.32 ERA while striking out 76 over 77 innings. He also surrendered an average of 1.5 home runs per nine innings and will need to improve those numbers in order to become a mainstay.
The 28-year-old has never started the regular season in the Major Leagues. That's something he hopes to change this year, and he believes the recent results will go a long way in his favor.
"That's the goal," Redmond said. "It's not supposed to be an easy decision for anybody. That's the goal, you're supposed to make it as tough as you can."
Gregor Chisholm is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, North of the Border, and follow him on Twitter @gregorMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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As South Sudan peace talks are suspended, the fate of this young country hangs in the balance
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Oxfam welcomes big victory against tax secrecy in Europe
Today, after five years of obstruction, Luxembourg and Austria agreed to increase the amount of information shared automatically by national tax authorities in Europe as of 2016.
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Dance Repertory Theatre
7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT April 25, 2014
Alma Thomas Theater
©2012 Stephen Hooker Photography
Featuring the work of the Southwestern Dance program and its gifted choreographers. This production celebrates the enduring power of movement in visual and kinetic revelry. Experience a mosaic of vivid and imaginative dance works in varied styles.
SU students receive one complimentary ticket, faculty and staff receive two complimentary tickets with Pirate ID. Visit the Box Office for complimentary tickets.
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7. coffee at Merce and the Muse
8. Musee de l'Orangerie
have a safe journey and enjoy your trip :)
have fun
My list would go like this:
1. Eat all the petit fours at Pierre Hermé
2. Try the new macarons flavors at Ladurée
3. Eat a succés at Gérard Mulot
4. Buy a few chocolate truffles at La maison du chocolat
5. Get some bread at Poilâne
6. Check out the marché at Rungis
You get the picture!
Have a great time! J.
@Joumana: I totally get the picture. The petit fours/macarons/truffles/pastry go without saying & my greedy indulgences will be well documented ;-)
I didn't know the marche at rungis & am just about to check out your link. thanks for letting me know! I'm staying across from the marche des enfants rouges which should be similar?
Have a wonderful time!
Sounds like you have your whole itinerary planned out. I went to Paris in 1976 and it was one of the peak moments of my life. If you have a spare moment to do a non-foodie thing, go to Notre Dame and look at the stained glass windows from the inside. Imagine that entire edifice was built by hand, with the pulley as the most sophisticated tool they had. Oh, and eat some great food, too!
Hi Lynn! I don't actually have anything planned out. I just sound like I do, lol.
I went to Notre Dame on my last trip & so this time I am really looking forward to checking out Sainte-Chapelle which is supposed to have really spectacular stained glass windows. Can't wait to see it!
Enjoy Paris and take lots of photos! I shall be looking forward to seeing your posts on the city!
What a great list! I hope you have a wonderful time. Looking forward to hearing about your trip, and seeing your photos, when you get back!
This is fantastic. Enjoy every moment.
If you can find a spare moment, please check this out.
I am just so happy for you and your friend! You will love Monet's garden-- the entire village is enchanted. Eat well and get your groove back!
Can't wait to hear about your trip! I hope you have a wonderful time and make it home safely.
You will be sharing pictures, I hope???
It turned out that I had no time for even one of the things on that list! However, I had a really wonderful trip and will be writing about it as soon as the chaos subsides around here!


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Transportation & Parking
Due to extensive ongoing construction at the Waterfront area, patrons are strongly encouraged to allow extra time when traveling to Arena Stage. Street parking and travel times will be affected on an on-going basis as this large construction project transforms our Southwest neighborhood. Learn more
Getting to Arena Stage By Car1101 Sixth Street, SW
From Rockville
Take I-495 south into Virginia. Exit at the George Washington Memorial Parkway and follow the signs to Washington. Take I-395 North exit (14th Street Bridge). At the end of the bridge, take the right fork and exit Maine Avenue at the light. Arena Stage is three blocks ahead on the left.
From I-395 in Virginia
Take I-395 to Washington over the 14th Street Bridge. From this point, follow directions from Rockville (above).
From Baltimore
Take the Baltimore-Washington Parkway (I-295) south to Route 50 West. Route 50 becomes New York Avenue; take New York Avenue to I-395 South. Turn left; go through the tunnel and follow the signs to the 7th Street exit. At the light, turn left. At the third light, turn left onto Maine Avenue. Arena Stage is one block ahead on the left.
From Bethesda/Upper NW, DC
Take Massachusetts Avenue towards downtown around Sheridan Circle and Dupont Circle to 9th Street, NW. Turn right onto 9th Street. Follow 9th Street across Constitution Avenue and through the 9th Street Tunnel. Stay in the center lane in the tunnel and follow sign to Maine Avenue. Turn left at the light at Maine Avenue. Arena Stage is three blocks ahead on the left.
From Southern Maryland
Take Suitland Parkway towards Washington and cross the Frederick Douglass Bridge. After the bridge, merge to the far right lane to avoid the underpass and to get to the traffic light at M street. Turn left on M street. Arena Stage is approximately one half mile ahead on the right.
By Public Transportation
- Metrorail
- The Waterfront station, on the Green line,
is located one block East of Arena Stage
at 4th and M Streets. Due to construction
in the area, the best access from
the Waterfront Metro Station to
Arena Stage is via M Street.
- Plan your trip on Metrorail
- Metrobuses
- Stops are located directly in front of the theater, and across from and slightly north of the theater entrance.
- Plan your trip on Metrobus
By Taxi
Arena Stage will gladly call taxis for patrons. Reservation forms can be found in the theater lobby and should be filled out before the performance. Service will depend on the response of the taxi company.
Parking at Arena Stage
Mead Center Parking:The entrance to the parking garage is accessible from the northbound lane of Maine Avenue. Subscribers and single-ticket purchasers may purchase parking in advance by calling the Sales Office at 202-488-3300. The subscriber rate for parking is $16 per performance. Single ticket purchasers may reserve in advance for $19 per parking space. Advance reservations and rates discontinue 3 hours prior to curtain. Any parking available on the day of the performance will be sold at the garage on a first-come, first-served basis for $22. Handicapped parking may also be purchased in advance with a copy of a valid handicap parking tag. The garage is open from 10 a.m. until 1 hour after the end of the performance. Reserve here
Off-Site Parking:
For all performances discounted parking is available for $14 at 1101 Fourth Street, SW. Enter at 1101 Fourth Street, across from the Safeway.
The garage is a short walk around the corner to the Mead Center for American Theater at 1101 Sixth Street. The lot is available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event only, and payment will be collected at that time. Please visit the Visitors Services Desk as you exit the Mead Center to have your parking ticket validated if you entered the parking garage before 5:00 p.m. on a weekday. After 5:00 p.m. weekdays, or all day on weekends, you may now prepay for your parking at the 'Pay Station' in the garage for only $14.
New off-site parking option (available for weekday matinees only): Parking is available at 25 M Street SW, just off South Capitol Street. Parking at this location costs $20 and includes a direct shuttle to Arena Stage. Shuttles run approximately every 10 minutes.
As a benefit of their support, some Arena Stage members have access to discounted (and complimentary at certain levels) onsite parking. For more information about the benefits of membership, visit arenastage.org/donate.
Street Parking: Street parking is scarce around Arena Stage due to the extensive construction nearby on the Wharf. Water Street is no longer an option for parking at all. Please allow yourself extra time if you plan to park on the streets. Please read signage carefully and observe parking restrictions. Arena Stage is not responsible for the condition of parking meters on neighborhood streets. Street parking is free on federal holidays.
Bus Parking is available in areas surrounding the Mead Center for American Theater. click here
Valet Parking Arena Stage offers valet service at no additional cost to our patrons with accessibility needs who have booked their parking in advance by contacting the Sales Office at 202-488-3300. Reservations for accessible parking discontinue 3 hours prior to curtain time. We also offer this service to all of our patrons based upon availability for $25 without advance booking. To take advantage of this service, simply pull up at the main entrance to Arena Stage on Sixth Street and a valet will assist you. Valet parking is available one hour before show time for all performances.


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A SPATE of criminal acts which happened in Cirencester are believed to be linked, say police officers.
A series of incidents which occurred between Saturday, May 10 at 10am and Sunday, May 11 and 10pm are thought to be connected.
On one occasion vandals threw a large stone through a kitchen window at Timbrells, Ewen near Cirencester.
In another incident a downstairs bathroom window was smashed at a house just off School Road in Kemble.
In another incident small stone was thrown through a downstairs lounge window in Park Way, Siddington.
In a final incident a stone was thrown through the rear passenger door window of a white Ford Transit van which was parked on Clayfurlong Grove, Kemble, Cirencester.
Officers believe these incidents these acts are linked. Call 101 if you know anything about these incidents.