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Endoscopic Treatment of Biliary Stricture Caused by Chronic Pancreatitis
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|Biliary Stricture Chronic Pancreatitis
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|Observational Model: Case Control
Time Perspective: Prospective
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|Covered Self-expandable Metal Stents Versus Multiple Plastic Stents for Benign Biliary Stricture Caused by Chronic Pancreatitis: a Prospective Randomized Study
- Stricture resolution of the common bile duct in the two study groups [ Time Frame: 2.5 years ]Stricture resolution during stenting and follow-up period, defined by normal liver function tests and abdominal ultrasonography
- Stent removability [ Time Frame: Time from stent removal to 1 month post-stent removal ]Ability to remove stents endoscopically after six months without stent-removal related complications
- Occurrence of complications related to stents and procedure [ Time Frame: 2.5 years ]
- Length of endoscopic procedures in the two groups [ Time Frame: All endoscopic procedures ]
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|Study Start Date:
|March 2008
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|May 2015
|Primary Completion Date:
|May 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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All consecutive patients admitted for ERCP and treated for benign biliary stricture caused by chronic pancreatitis are prospectively enrolled in the study.
At the initial ERCP, an endoscopic sphincterotomy will be performed and one 10 Fr plastic stent will be inserted for the initial treatment of cholestasis in all patients.Pancreatic stent will be inserted if indicated. One to three months after the initial ERCP the patients will be randomized into two groups: those who receive cSEMS and those who receive multiple plastic stents into the bile duct. For the randomization, sealed envelopes will be used. As for cSEMSs, removable cSEMSs with diameter of 10 mm will be placed. A dilation with a 8-10mm balloon will be performed before and after the stent placement to secure the stent expansion. As for plastic stents, minimum three simultaneous 10 Fr stents will be inserted after 8-10 mm balloon dilation.
After three months a further ERCP will be performed. The number of plastic stents will be increased maximally to six 10 Fr stents after dilation if possible. In the group with cSEMS, the position of the stent will be controlled.
Once the cSEMS or plastic stents have been in place for minimum six months, the stents will be removed at the last ERCP.
Clinical response (adequate biliary drainage) is the primary endpoint of the study. Therefore, blood liver function tests (bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase) as well as the minimum diameter of the common bile duct in the area of the stricture, the maximum diameter of the common bile duct above the stricture and the length of the stricture are measured at ERCPs at the time of the initial plastic stent insertion (i.e. the first ERCP) and at removal of cSEMS or multiple plastic stents (the last ERCP). In addition, blood liver function tests are measured and abdominal ultrasonography performed in the follow-up six months and two years after the stent removal.
Morbidity and mortality are additional endpoints of the study. Therefore, complications (deaths, stent occlusions, dislodgements or migrations, cholangitis, hemobilia, stone formation above the stent), management of complications, admission times, surgical interventions and any additional care needed are monitored and recorded during the follow-up time. Patients are asked to contact the physician at any time if symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain or jaundice occur.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|Child, Adult, Senior
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- Benign biliary stricture caused by chronic pancreatitis
Exclusion Criteria:
- Malignancy, cirrhosis acute/chronic hepatitis or abnormal hepatic imaging. First attack of acute pancreatitis.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01085747
|Helsinki University Central Hospital
|Helsinki, Finland, 00290
|Principal Investigator:
|Jorma Halttunen, MD, PhD
|Helsinki University Central Hospital
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|Halttunen Jorma, Jorma Halttunen, MD, PhD, Helsinki University Central Hospital
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|NCT01085747 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|March 8, 2010
|Last Updated:
|August 14, 2013
Keywords provided by Halttunen Jorma, Helsinki University Central Hospital:
Chronic pancreatitis
Biliary stricture
Endoscopic treatment
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Constriction, Pathologic
Pancreatitis, Chronic
Pancreatic Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Bile Duct Diseases
Biliary Tract Diseases
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Summer and fall are such amazing times for fruit. We belong to a local CSA and stone fruits like peaches are available every week right now. Who doesn't love cobbler? Like all desserts, most cobblers contain wheat flour and lots of sugar, so this needed renovating to make it a healthy recipe I can still enjoy.
The savory element of the shallots might not work for you. I was inspired by a chutney idea. If you're feeling adventurous, caramelize a few shallots and just add a touch to the peaches, then taste. You can always use them for another dish.
Peach Cobbler with Caramelized Shallots
Makes 8 servings
- 6 ripe Peaches
- 2 tsp (10 ml) Apple Cider Vinegar, or other sweet vinegar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Agave Syrup
- 2 Tbsp (10 g) Arrowroot Starch
- 1 tsp (2 g) Cinnamon
- 1-2 small Shallots, finely minced*
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Agave Syrup*
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Grapeseed Oil*
- ½ cup (70 g) Bob's Red Mill GF Biscuit & Baking Mix
- ¼ cup (35 g) Sweet Sorghum Flour
- 1 tsp (2 g) Baking Powder
- ¼ tsp (0.5 g) Salt
- 2 Tbsp (30 g) cold heart-healthy Margarine or Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Agave Syrup
- ½ cup (60-125 ml) nonfat Greek Yogurt or Soy Creamer
If you want a traditional peach cobbler, omit the caramelized shallots, indicated by the *.
Mince the shallots, then saute them over medium heat in the grapeseed oil. You can also use a light olive oil, but grapeseed has a more neutral flavor. Once they are starting to sweat and turn golden, turn down the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. Add the agave syrup, stir, and cook for 10 minutes more.
To de-skin the peaches, cut an X in the bottom of each one, and drop into boiling water: 1 minute for very ripe peaches, 3 minutes for harder peaches. Use a slotted spoon to remove from the water. Use the cooled water to water your garden. When the peaches are cool, pull off the skins, cut in half, remove the pit, and cut into small chunks. Compost the skins and pits if you can.
Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, agave syrup, arrowroot powder, and cinnamon. Mix well. Add the peaches and stir.
If using shallots, add a small amount and taste. They have a strong flavor and can overpower the peaches. Reserve the rest of the shallots for a savory dish, or to top a sandwich or burger. Pour the fruit into an ovenproof bowl that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
In the bowl of a food processor, add the topping ingredients except for the yogurt or creamer. Pulse on a low setting until the mixture looks like crumbly small peas. With the machine running, add the yogurt or creamer a little at a time, just until the mixture forms into a ball. (Start with ¼ C. of yogurt or creamer.)
If the dough is pretty firm and holding together, you can roll it out in between two sheets of waxed paper into a rough circle, then place on top of the fruit. (I make the dough first, then put it in the freezer in plastic wrap while I'm prepping the peaches. You can then push it by hand into a nice circle.) If it's not holding together well, you can simply drop it by the spoonful on top of the fruit. Brush the top of the crust with agave syrup. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
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NOVI - The man charged in connection with a series of roadway shooting across four Michigan counties has been ordered to undergo a competency exam.
43-year-old Raulie Casteel appeared in a Livingston County courtroom Wednesday morning.
Watch: Casteel ordered to undergo competency exam
The courtroom appearance lasted less than 5 minutes. During that time the Judge Dennis Powers ruled that Casteel must undergo competency and criminal responsibility test within the next 14 days. The Judge, and not Casteel's attorney's, raised the competency issue.
Read more: Roadway shootings suspect to get mental test, more charges
Casteel is scheduled to be in a Howell courtroom for charges related to a Livingston County shooting later on Wednesday.
The shootings began Oct. 16 and stretched from Oakland County west to Ingham County. The targets mostly were cars traveling on roads near Interstate 96. Only a handful of shootings actually occurred on the interstate. In all, 24 shootings were reported to police.
Casteel first was charged for an Oct. 18 shooting on Interstate 96 in Howell. He most recently was charged with intent to murder, among other charges, in connection to shootings in Oakland County.
Police had said they were looking for a man in his late 20s or early 30s driving a dark car. They put out a sketch of him.
Police were urging people to stick to their routines, but the shootings caused some anxious drivers to avoid their usual routes. Authorities said they received 2,800 tips in their hunt for the gunman and a $102,000 reward was being offered for information.
Casteel was arraigned on 60 felony charges in Oakland County
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text: Terror Posted August 1, 2008 Those are some good looking regens, dafuge. (jpgs are usually faster) Anyway, now that school is done, i'm thinking of hosting a sign up. Can't think of any good, original ideas. Only thing i can come up with is an assist signup (where you try to make the best assist making player) - but that sounds lame. Anyone got any suggestions? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Prodium Side Effects
Generic Name: phenazopyridine
Note: This page contains side effects data for the generic drug phenazopyridine. It is possible that some of the dosage forms included below may not apply to the brand name Prodium.
For the Consumer
Applies to phenazopyridine: oral kit, oral tablet
As well as its needed effects, phenazopyridine (the active ingredient contained in Prodium) may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention.
Severity: Moderate
If any of the following side effects occur while taking phenazopyridine, check with your doctor or nurse as soon as possible:Rare
- Blue or blue-purple color of skin
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Applies to phenazopyridine: compounding powder, oral tablet
Nervous system
Nervous system side effects have included headache.[Ref]
Dermatologic side effects have included rash and pruritus.[Ref]
Gastrointestinal side effects have included occasional upset.[Ref]
Genitourinary side effects have included an orange to red discoloration of the urine.[Ref]
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I had a dream that I was Bruce Willis, and this Fabulous looking girl in a beautiful gown came walking into the dining room, and... Just kidding! Would be a dream I'd like to have though. I do remember dreaming about being on a cruise ship when the ocean froze over. We were all given ice skates and had to skate into the port. Those that didn't know how to skate were getting lessons in Studio "B".


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I've always been upfront about my habit of eating cookies for breakfast. Other members of my family do it, which makes sense given that we're part Italian. Italian supermarkets stock cookies that are meant to be eaten specifically for breakfast—my favorite are made by the Mulino Bianco brand. But for some reason, Americans aren't really behind the idea. I'm here to reiterate: if you can have a chocolate croissant or frosted doughnut for breakfast, then you can certainly have a cookie, which doesn't even need to be very sweet by definition.
These Greek biscotti are a good example. They're digestive-like in their mild sweetness, almost bland, really, which makes them perfect for a dunk in coffee (especially a strong, sweet coffee or espresso.) Lemon zest and juice perk them up a little, olive oil provides a subtly fruity backbone, and sesame seeds add some textural variety. But to be straight, these aren't going to knock your socks off. They're just going to help welcome you into the day; a simple, calming bite for those mornings when even a plate of eggs is far too complicated for your mind or stomach.
About the author: Carrie Vasios is the editor of Serious Eats: Sweets. She likes to peruse her large collection of cookbooks while eating jam from the jar. You can follow her on Twitter @carrievasios


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I was just checking out this post on the Brooklyn Vegan blog about a gig Matthew Dear had last week. Apparently he was playing at Galapagos, a club/art space in Williamsburg (Brooklyn) and someone pulled the cable out connecting his external hard disc and ran with the drive. Of course his set crashed and the gig was over.
Matthew, who was celebrating his birthday yesterday, had been playing a killer set for 2 hours or so. Suddenly he got a message on his computer saying that his hard disk drive was unplugged… The music stopped, he checked and found out that the drive was actually missing… basically someone STOLE his hard drive in the middle of his set and ruined the all show!!! – brooklynvegan.com
There is also a long thread over at the Ableton Live forum about it. You can find lots of colorful comments including the expected "he was spinning MP3's he deserved it". A more useful comment I found from Ableton forum from member "hambone1" was that he should have had a Kensington Lock. Agreed! Check out the thread: here
I have all my music equipment insured even when it's on the road. I also state in my booking contract that the organization is responsible for security and any losses I incur. I usually ask whomever I put on the guestlist to keep a watch out for me (yes I am paranoid). My old music studio was just a few minutes from Galapagos. Williamsburg is an increasing great place but as the rents rise people of lesser means are pushed out. I always though this caused a clash especially when you throw drinking, drug dealing and nightlife into the mix.
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Cascade Green (PBr7 PB15) 5ml Tube, DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolor
The craggy peaks of the Cascade Mountains divide lush, damp western Washington from the dry high plains of the east. Conifer forests, rushing streams and alpine meadows showcase a million shades of green and inspired this versatile addition to our artist-preferred greens.
As you brush it on, subtle variation from dark to light adds the illusion of depth. Straight from the tube, this rich, mid-range green is cool, dark and mossy. In washes, it has a stunning clarity. In any application, it has excellent lightfastness.


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NEW YORK — Dell has unveiled its first end-to-end cloud solution which enables retailers to seamlessly move to an in-store cloud environment.
Called Cloud Client Computing for Retail, the comprehensive cloud solution addresses endpoint devices, networking, security, virtualization, infrastructure, management tools and services to help retailers realize increased efficiency and cost savings. The Dell-designed Cloud Client Computing solution is customizable to each retailer's specific environment and needs. Dell explains that retailers can simplify store system hardware by hosting and managing complex point-of-sale and inventory systems centrally in the store or in the cloud.
"Until now, most retailers have had to cobble together products and services from multiple vendors in order to address cloud solutions and virtualization in their store environment," said Mike Adams, retail industry practice lead at Dell. "As a result of our recent acquisitions that include Wyse, SonicWALL and Quest, Dell is able to provide an end-to-end solution that has been tested and optimized for retail's unique environment. Cloud Client Computing for Retail delivers a reliable, cost-effective, end-to-end solution that can allow access to any application from any device."
Dell developed Cloud Client Computing for Retail with the changing retail environment in mind. With smart phones in hand, connected consumers have instant access to pricing and product information, are able to tap their social networks for recommendations and make purchases from competitors on the sales floor. Consumers expect a seamless experience across channels, to be recognized and rewarded and to engage with store personnel that are knowledgeable about products and offers.
The cloud solution allows retailers to access any application or content from any device; increases device reliability while decreasing cost; eliminates the need to store data on endpoint devices, greatly increasing security; supports a test-once-deploy-to-many-devices model; allows retailers to re-purpose endpoint devices for POS, kiosks, customer service or the back office; and allows for the quick replacement of endpoints without the need for imaging or staging.
"We no longer need to send our technicians out to do the initial set up of the stores," said Dell Cloud Client Computing customer Paul Dinoia, VP of IT at Bob's Discount Furniture. "The more Dell Wyse thin clients we have, the fewer devices we need to touch; which helps us maintain the consistency and integrity of our systems with existing staff, even though we're supporting more users…We really don't need to do much with our Dell Wyse thin clients. We can keep all software up to date easily."
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NEW YORK — Dell has unveiled its first end-to-end cloud solution which enables retailers to seamlessly move to an in-store cloud environment.


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MEMBERS of the public have backed two police officers who were filmed playing Nineties hip-hop classic Sound of Da Police from their car on a late-night patrol in Chelmsford.
The video (see below) went viral and it has since been revealed the officers involved could face disciplinary action over the incident, which happened during the Easter weekend.
However, there's been a bit of a backlash from residents who feel the whole thing has been blown well out of proportion.
Jeremy Davies, 34, from Chelmsford, said: "This is the sort of thing which paints the police in a good light. OK, they probably can't drive around blaring music from their speakers all the time, but this was a bit of fun on a night patrol and should be treated like that.
"It's ridiculous they should be faced with the prospect of disciplinary action."
Sam Hornsby, 25, also from the city, agreed. He said: "It was incredibly funny and shows these officers have a sense of humour.
"I personally think this was a great bit of PR for the modern police force. It showed they are not so far removed that they can't have a laugh.
"I just hope this can be dropped and these officers can get on with their jobs."
An Essex Police spokesman said: "The two officers have been identified after contacting the professional standards department and they have provided information regarding their behaviour and activity.
"A report will nowbe sent to a senior officer for a decision to be made as to what, if any, disciplinary action needs to be taken."


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Stray voltage by its very name and nature is a difficult entity to trace. And when it is suspected of causing harm on a dairy, it can be a testy condition to eliminate. Such was the case at Bollant Farms in southwest Wisconsin. According to published reports, the Bollant family dairy farm had not one, but two separate stray voltage issues.
The family first noticed a problem in 2002 when cows began acting irritable and kicked off milking machine units more frequently than the average cow. Other problems arose including dead and deformed calves. The family experienced large losses of both calves and cows. Those complications, the plaintiffs argued, occurred when their electric provider replaced copper power lines with single-phase. The problem was pinpointed by consultants, and then it went away when three-phase power came to that region of Grant County.
The plainiffs then argued that the problem resurfaced when the electric provider installed an automatic meter-reading device. According to reports, the device was not properly installed, and, when it was fixed some three years later, the herd's production and health started to improve.
After listening to all the testimony, the jury ruled in favor of the plaintiffs and awarded them $5 million in damages. Of that money, $3.75 million was for economic losses, while $1.25 million was for pain and suffering.
To read more, click here to read a full report published in the Grant County Herald Independent.


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A blank 6 oz. brushed stainless steel flask. It's the perfect custom gift for anyone who likes a stiff drink and the sound of their own name. Hand-engraving makes this flask more authentic than machine or laser engraving, which tends to look like it came from a kiosk in a mall
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CATardis Cat Fort.
I built this half scale TARDIS for my cat, Casper. We have two rat terriers that bully Casper and won't let him stay in the living room. This fort protects him and lets the world know I have way too much time on my hands.
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Hahaha I love it! One question, is it bigger on the inside?
Yes. Yes it is.
Makes me think I need to make a Tardis Fridge, so it holds more beer.
Lol it will.
Do you have plans for this project.
yes, here. I divided by 2.
Do you have the plans for this project still?
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Happy Ice Cream Sandwich Day!
Yum and I have been celebrating summer by making our delicious variations of ice cream sandwiches, but today, August 2, is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day! It is believed that the ice cream sandwich was invented in the Lower East Side of New York City in 1900. According to an article in the Washington Post, the ice cream sandwich man, whose street cart was "elaborately decorated with signs in Hebrew characters," made sandwiches quickly with a tin mold. His little stand was so popular, he had no time to make change and insisted on getting the exact price of the sandwiches. The original cost was 1 cent and the cookie was a tiny slab of water wafer. After this, ice cream sandwiches became more mainstream and in 1926 the first patent was given to an ice cream sandwich making machine. So go out and celebrate!


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Our '04 civic hybrid recently started having problems close to 80K miles. Battery replaced with remanufactured one by the dealer. A couples months and a few thousand miles later, a similar problem with the CEL comes on - but the battery still appears to be charging/discharging OK. Dealer is replacing the battery yet again, hopefully this time it will be longer than a few months...
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NEW YORK Twitter is getting down to business. The microblogging platform recently unveiled its new Twitter 101 site. The venue teaches companies how they can use Twitter to engage customers and make money.
As the name implies, the site offers a basic introduction to the service, how it works, how it can be used to better connect with customers and even boost sales. It provides best practices and case studies of companies that are finding success with the social media.
In a blog post on the site, Twitter co-founder Biz Stone said the site is a response to companies that have reached out to Twitter, asking how to use the platform to better engage customers. "Twitter is still a small team so it made more sense to do some research and make it widely available rather than personally visit businesses big and small," said Stone.
American Apparel is one of the company case studies featured on the site. The marketing team was tipped off via Twitter about a photographer who had been tracking his wife's pregnancy week-by-week on a blog, with her dressed in American Apparel clothes. Marketers from the company liked the photos so much, that after some Twitter exchanges they worked with the photographer to use the images as the basis for an ad campaign for maternity wear. Among the other case studies examined are JetBlue, Pepsi and Tasti D-lite ice cream.
Best practices include tips on how to message users and how to follow others, such as "Use a casual, friendly tone" and "Listen regularly for comments about your company." To help promote the new site, at the bottom of every page on Twitter is a link labeled "business" that directs readers to the Twitter 101 site. There is also a pdf file available for those who would like to download the information.
This is just the beginning of Twitter's outreach to businesses, according to Stone: "We're focused on enhancing value across Twitter in general — these documents are just a first step."


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Samson Oil & Gas Ltd. agreed to acquire a net 1,225 acres in two drilling units in the Rainbow Project, Williams County, ND, involving the Bakken and Three Forks formations.
The transaction involves an acreage trade. Samson will transfer 160 net acres from its undeveloped acreage in North Stockyard and provided a $1.2 million carry to an undisclosed party.
More transaction details are to be released before closing, Samson said.
The Rainbow Project is in Sections 17, 18, 19 and 20 in T158N R98W. Other interest holders in the Rainbow Project include Hess Corp., Halcon Resources, and Continental Resources.
Samson believes its acquisition could support 8 wells in the Bakken and 8 wells in the Three Forks. Samson envisions 10,000-ft laterals for all 16 wells.


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Bai Xi Chinese Circus in Times Square
Last week I received an assignment to photograph a preview of a new Chinese Circus "Bai Xi" that is now playing at the New Victory Theater right in Times Square. Since it hadn't yet open, the performance was basically just for me! Well, of course it was a practice run for all the circus actors, some of whom were adolescent girls age 12 and up…. The theater itself is quite small so no matter where you sit, you feel right up in the action. There's only about 2 dozen acts ranging from contortionists, to Cirque-like flying, to clown acts, and ending with the rare "Wheel of Death".
Enjoy the photos and read more about the circus in the New York Times.


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What makes Bellawood so Unique? We carefully hand select each species from regions across the globe that are known to produce denser woods and that exemplify the species' finest qualities. That's why we say, "It's more than hardwood. It's Bellawood."
Patagonian Cherry is an extremely hard and dense wood, which offers great durability. Its color varies widely, ranging from light tan to pale pink, to darker red, with a purple cast. The wood sometimes features a dark striping. Over time, its hue changes from a pink red to a slightly deeper red.
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It Taber Tested "the Best." When subjected to the industry sandpaper abrasion test, known as Taber Testing, Bellawood's durability results were more than double most comparably priced floors. There's good, there's better?and then there's Bellawood.
We caught up with real Lumber Liquidators' customers who volunteered to discuss their floor shopping, buying and installation experiences. In no way did these customers receive compensation for their kind words. (They're speaking straight from the heart.)
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I had this patagonian cherry installed on my entire top floor on my split foyer home. It is absolutely beautiful. I love the different variation of colors. I have a 160lb Tosa who is not allowed on them yet, but a friend took him down the steps and 2 of the 5 steps were scratched. I'm trying to ignore the marks, I know it will happen. If you drop something of weight it will put a gash in the wood. Besides the marking, I love this floor. I did not install myself, used the install company LL recommended. Marks and all, probably the most beautiful hardwood floor I have ever seen.
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I purchased this wood with the vision that it would go in my Dining room on a diagonal. As you see in the pictures, it turned out great. I did all the nailing while my husband did the cuts. The Dining room had Pergo which I hated. The dog's nails clicked like he was walking on plastic floors. We decided to go with Bellawood because I really like the shade variations that came with the natural wood. I chose this over Bruce because of its hardness and added layers of finish. The install was very easy. The most difficult part was the doorways since it was on a diagonal. I had little to no waste at all. I taped the boards prior to cutting so the wood would not splinter and that worked great. I did not encounter any warped boards or substandard quality boards. I did buy extra for the waste factor and ended up with a whole extra box which I will use in another small room. I would definitely recommend this product to others.
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The sales associate was great. He educated me on the difference between Bellawood and other woods. He ensured I had everything I needed to install the floor with ease. I realized after I got home that I would need another type of transition but that was no problem. I called the store and within a week they called to say it was in. Would buy from LL again if ever inclined to install wood.
I just installed this product as a match for my Brazilain Cherry Lite floor. The product install easily, a few minor mill work issue (warping and split tongues) but these were easily handled. Be prepared to sue up saw blade this wood is very dense. Great Product will buy more.
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Enteroscopy is a procedure used to examine the small intestine (small bowel).
Small bowel biopsy; Push enteroscopy; Double-balloon enteroscopy; Capsule enteroscopy; Sonde enteroscopy
A thin, flexible tube (endoscope) is inserted through the mouth and into the upper gastrointestinal tract. During a double-balloon enteroscopy, balloons attached to the endoscope can be inflated to allow the doctor to view a section of the small intestine.
In a colonoscopy, a flexible tube is inserted through your rectum and colon. The tube can most often reach into the end part of the small intestine (ileum).
Tissue samples removed during enteroscopy are sent to the lab for examination.
Do not take products containing aspirin for 1 week before the procedure. Tell your doctor if you take blood thinners such as warfarin (Coumadin) or clopidogrel (Plavix), because these may interfere with the test. Do NOT stop taking any medication unless told to do so by your health care provider.
Do not eat any solid foods or milk products after midnight the day of your procedure. You may have clear liquids until 4 hours before your exam.
You must sign a consent form.
You will be given calming medicine for the procedure and will not feel any discomfort. You may have some bloating or cramping when you wake up. This is from air that is pumped into the abdomen to expand the area during the procedure.
This test is most often performed to help diagnose diseases of the small intestines. It may be done if you have:
In a normal test result, the health care provider will not find sources of bleeding in the small bowel, and will not find any tumors or other abnormal tissue.
Signs may include:
Changes found on enteroscopy may be signs of disorders and conditions, including:
Complications are rare but may include:
Factors that prohibit use of this test may include:
The greatest risk is bleeding. Signs include:
Kimmey MB. Complications of gastrointestinal endoscopy. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger & Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2010:chap 40.
Jensen DM. Gastrointestinal hemorrhage and occult gastrointestinal bleeding. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 137.
Sidhu R, Sanders DS, Morris AJ, McAlindon ME. Guidelines on small bowel enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy in adults. Gut. 2008;57:125-136.
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Did anyone hear any good rumors today?
I was working all day, but I heard around noon from someone with "a relative in the front office" (you know how that goes), that Arroyo was likely to be gone by tomorrow, and the same person told me there was a blockbuster with Texas in the works around 1:30. Obviously it didn't go through, but when he shared it with me, all I could say was "Holy Sh*T if that's true!". I'm not sure if it is worth mentioning since it didn't happen, but I'll share if folks would like.
Same source also told me the Reds were into serious discussions about giving Dunn a 3 year extension.
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It wouldn't surprise me though. I'd about given hope they would retain him a month ago, but his recent play may well have forced there hand. I'd also be pleased if it were for three years also (maybe with an option. for a 4th).
Tying-up dollars in him for 5 or 6 years makes me nervous. A shorter deal gives them a chance to develop options without him (if necessary). Besides, you can always negotiate another extension. I'd really be kihnd of surprised it he didn't insist on more years though'.
Letting AD walk would leave a gaping hole to fill in the offense and take up trade resources that could be used elsewhere (CF, C, SS, more pitching).
The big rumor I heard was Bronson Arroyo and Homer Bailey to Texas for ... Josh Hamilton.
Seems a little far-fetched for any number of reasons, but you can logically make the argument for it for both teams if you try. Would have been a PR nightmare for Texas probably, which might ultimately be why it didn't go through, that and neither team had a reason to pull the trigger on a deal like that right now. But it could be revisited in the offseason.
All that said, it wouldn't be shocking at all to hear Dunn inking an extension this September.
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All that said, I can still think of any number of reasons for them not to do this deal.
They need pitching but Arroyo is average and Bailey is a big fat maybe could be, they can get more with a Hamilton
Go Gators!
The trade dead has passed but teams are still looking for help. The Rockies wouldn't mind adding a starting pitching, but they weren't about to overpay so they didn't get anything done by Thursday's deadline.
Faced it. When Cincinnati wants Ryan Spilborghs for Josh Fogg, the no thanks comes easy. Fogg may be a popular figure in the Rockies clubhouse, but good guys only go so far. Spilborghs is popular, too, and he's a consistent contributor, when he is healthy.
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Unemployment in Sutton is down by more than a third compared to last year, new figures show.
Statistics released yesterday (Wednesday, July 16) show there are 1,984 people claiming job seekers allowance (JSA) in Sutton, a drop of 33.8 per cent compared to June last year when there were 2,997.
Matthew Hitchin, district operation manager for south London for the Department of Work and Pensions, said: "It's down to the work we're doing with Job Centre Plus and the work we've done with local authorities by getting out there with vacancies.
"Certainly the labour market is strong at the moment and that has helped.
"I definitely think we can continue the trend and bring unemployment levels down further. There are huge projects coming up in the area and they will help."
Just 1.6 per cent of the population in Sutton claims JSA compared to 2.6 nationally.


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A DEEPENING drought in the Middle East is aggravating a water supply dispute, with the World Bank finding Israel is taking four times as much water as the Palestinians from a vital shared aquifer.
The region faces a fifth consecutive year of drought this summer, but a World Bank report found huge disparities in water use between Israelis and Palestinians, although both share the mountain aquifer that runs the length of the occupied West Bank. Palestinians have access to only a fifth of the water supply, while Israel, which controls the area, takes the rest.
Israelis use 240 cubic metres of water a person each year, against 75 cubic metres for West Bank Palestinians and 125 for Gazans. Increasingly, West Bank Palestinians must rely on water bought from the Israeli national water company, Mekorot.
In some areas of the West Bank, Palestinians are surviving on 10 to 15 litres a person each day, which is at or below humanitarian disaster response levels recommended to avoid epidemics. In Gaza, where Palestinians rely on an increasingly polluted aquifer, the situation is worse. Only 5 to 10 per cent of the available water is clean enough to drink.
The World Bank report, published last month, provoked sharp criticism from Israel, which disputed the figures and the scale of the problem on the Palestinian side. But others have welcomed the study and its findings.
Gidon Bromberg, the Israeli head of Friends of the Earth Middle East, said:
"There is a severe water crisis out there, predominantly on the Palestinian side, and it will be felt even worse this coming summer."
Mr Bromberg said the Joint Water Committee, established in 1995 with Israelis and Palestinians as an interim measure under the Oslo peace accords, had failed to produce results and needed reform.
The World Bank report said that
in Gaza, the continued Israeli economic blockade played a key role in preventing maintenance and construction of sewage and water projects. In the West Bank, Israeli military controls were a factor, with Palestinians still waiting for approval on 143 water projects.


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Isaam has worked at Pfizer since October 2005 as a Professional Healthcare Representative. In his current role he is responsible for promoting Pfizer's pain portfolio products in and around the Milwaukee market and areas to the south. He also serves as Co-editor of the Midwest Messenger, a quarterly newsletter for Pfizer colleagues in the Midwest Region. He has worked for a non-governmental organization and with socially and economically underserved and vulnerable populations.
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In the second presidential debate, on Oct. 16, the men who would rule our nation uttered the word "children" just once in 90 minutes—when Romney declared we're all "children of the same God." They said "job" 100 times and "tax" or "taxes" 76, but "education" was mentioned only 13 times, generally as a footnote to comments about the economy or gun control.
Like environmental protection (mentioned zero times, which is terrifying), education is not on the national radar. Which means that if we want to improve the way we do public school in Santa Fe, or anywhere else, we're going to have to do it ourselves.
One community that did just that is the Italian town of Reggio Emilia. In 1945, after the devastation of WWII, the townsfolk and a visionary teacher named Loris Malaguzzi came together to create a brilliant new approach to schooling for their city's youngest. Over the last half century, their model of early childhood education has evolved and flourished, and is now being adopted by preschools around the world.
Through my research with the Academy for the Love of Learning, I visited a "Reggio-inspired" preschool called El Nido, or "the nest," in Cali, Colombia. The leaders and coordinators of this project, Amanda Felton and Maritza González, described to me how they have entered into a "dialogue with the Reggio philosophy," through which they've adapted the model to their particular setting and culture, while honoring many of its essential principles.
One of these principles, which I believe is key to moving our schools forward, is that students must be protagonists—not subjects or consumers—of the learning process. Having suffered through Mussolini's totalitarianism, the Reggio Emilia community wanted schools that would grow a questioning and participatory citizenry, so they threw out the old model of teachers forcing passive students through a pre-determined curriculum. In its place, they developed a model in which the curriculum evolves directly from the interests of the children, and projects are co-created by teachers and learners.
At El Nido, for example, when teachers noticed that a group of 2-year-olds were fascinated by rolling wooden spools, they created a multi-week exploration of movement and gravity. Following the children's interests, they extended the study into a project on heights, culminating in the construction of a classroom-sized "mountain" of recycled materials.
A second key principle is that teachers should not be chalkboard-pointing deliverers of information, but documenters, researchers, collaborators and facilitators. To this end, the Reggio Emilia schools established the practice of having teachers work in teams of two, and built in time for the faculty to reflect upon and respond to what they observed in their daily work.
This new paradigm of teaching became clear to me when I was watching El Nido 4-year-olds explore the concept of fire. While one teacher helped the students paint tubes orange and yellow, the other took pictures and recorded their chatter. The reflective, attentive way these teachers worked together to simultaneously engage and observe the children had little to do with the harried, isolated frenzy I've always understood as teaching. And after class, when I used to scour teacher manuals or Google for more activities, these teachers reviewed the photos and conversations from the day, analyzed how the children had responded to the experience and planned how to most naturally deepen the learning.
Game-changing principles like these—child as protagonist, teacher as researcher—did not rise from presidential platforms, but from educational research, local leadership and an engaged community—a town that looked inward, thought seriously about what was important for its children and had the courage to try something new.
In the dearth of national leadership on education, we have an opportunity in Santa Fe to follow the lead of Reggio Emilia, and support our district in the creation of public schools that honor the curiosity of children and the passion of teachers. Superintendent Joel Boyd has demonstrated a willingness to listen to diverse community groups. When he begins unveiling proposals, we should treat his ideas not as mandates or solutions, but as starting points for deeper conversations about the type of human beings we would like our children to become.
A SFPS graduate and former educator, Seth Biderman works with the Academy for the Love of Learning to research different learning models and further public conversation about what "school" could someday be. He blogs at schoolreformed.wordpress.com.


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Topic: New to the site - concern about quality of life for mom
Hi everyone,
I have been reading several of the posts and thank you all for sharing. My mom is 78 and was recently diagnosed with CC - a 6 cm tumor that is located in both lobes. She is in the moderate stages of Alzheimer's. Currently she has very little short term memory, most often sits in a withdrawn state and cannot function without assistance on a day-to-day basis. She is somewhat alert at times.
Because of other health issues and concerns she is not a candiate for surgery and would not tolerate chemotherapy (she has COPD, heart disease, diabetes and recently diagnosed with a bladder tumor as well). The oncologist has suggested Y 90 radiation treatment and we were told that it could prolong her life 6 months to a year. While we really want her with us for as long as possible, we are sruggling with a quality of life issue. Yes, the treatment will prolong her life - but there is a concern that the Alzheimers will worsen with the effects of each phase of the treatment. Because we really wanted her to be the one to make the decision, we explained the treatment process to her many times. During most of these discussions, she agreed to have the treatment so we are moving forward.
Has anyone had experience with a similar situation? This is one of the most difficult things that I have ever experienced. I am so worried about the road ahead for all of us and I can hardly stand to see her suffer.


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The arrival of a new baby is usually a happy event but it can also be a stressful time during which many adjustments have to be made. Unfortunately many women and men are not aware that mood changes are common after childbirth and vary from mild to severe. In fact, in the year after childbirth a woman is more likely to need mental health care than at any time in her life.
Sometimes there is confusion about how postnatal depression compares to the normal ups and downs after birth, such as baby blues, right through to the very serious end of postpartum psychosis. So how are they different?
At one end of the spectrum is 'baby blues', affecting about 80 percent of new mothers and occurring between the third and tenth day after birth. This is considered to be a normal part of the early days and symptoms can include:
The 'blues' will usually pass on their own with lots of understanding and support.
At the other end of the spectrum is puerperal or postpartum psychosis. This affects 1 in 500 mothers, usually in the first three to four weeks after delivery. Postpartum psychosis is a serious condition. The mother herself may be unaware she is ill as her grasp on reality is affected. Symptoms include:
There is risk to the life of both mother and baby if the problem is not recognised and treated. Postnatal psychosis requires a hospital stay. With appropriate treatment women suffering from postnatal psychosis fully recover.
Between the 'blues' and psychosis lies postnatal depression. Most women and men find adjusting to life with a new baby very difficult, but more than one in seven mothers and one in 20 fathers will be diagnosed with postnatal depression.
Many parents do not know that postnatal depression can occur unexpectedly after delivery and typically blame themselves, their partners or their baby for the way they feel. Some try hard to 'snap out of it' without understanding that a person with postnatal depression has little control over the way they are feeling.
It is very important for all new parents to learn to recognise the signs and symptoms of postnatal depression so they can ask for help as early as possible. With good support most new parents make a full recovery.
Postnatal depression is an illness and the severity of the illness depends on the number and combination of symptoms, their intensity and the extent to which they interfere with daily life. For each woman and man, their experience of postnatal depression will be unique, which can contribute to the difficulty in identification and diagnosis.
Symptoms for women are outlined below and many of these are the same for dads, with the addition of increased anger, use of drugs or alcohol, withdrawal and relationship conflict.
Some women sum it all up by saying "There is no joy in anything any more".
Postnatal depression can happen to any new parent, but some are more vulnerable than others. Some risk factors are:
Women and men with risk factors should be encouraged to talk with their doctor before the birth of their baby.
The earlier the postnatal depression is identified and treatment is commenced, the earlier women will commence their recovery and the negative impacts of postnatal depression will be reduced. All women with postnatal depression need emotional support from family and friends.
If a new parent does not feel the way she expected to feel after having a baby it is very important that she talks to her GP or Maternal and Child Health Nurse. It could simply be that she is having trouble adjusting to the changes in lifestyle that occur when a baby is born and to the demands that a new baby makes. If she is experiencing postnatal depression, it is important that she receive appropriate help as soon as possible. Postnatal depression is not something to be ashamed of. It should be seen as one of the many complications of pregnancy and delivery. With appropriate help women with postnatal depression do recover.
Psychological treatments such as counselling or support groups are important to support the woman to understand what has contributed to postnatal depression and strategies for recovery, especially if they have experienced traumatic events in their childhood or more recently.
Antidepressant medication is also an important part of treatment for many women. Unfortunately there are many misconceptions about antidepressants and many women who could benefit from them may refuse to take them because they are afraid the medication is harmful. Antidepressants are not addictive and some can be safely taken while pregnant or breastfeeding.
This type of medication does not 'change the personality'; it simply corrects the chemical imbalances in the brain that are thought to be responsible for symptoms of depression and anxiety. It is important to understand that women cannot 'snap out of' depression any more than they could 'snap out of' diabetes!
Living with a woman suffering postnatal depression is difficult. Partners too need a lot of support. They often feel confused, lost and helpless. It is important that partners be included by the health professionals treating women with postnatal depression. Partners are much more supportive if they understand what the problem is and what they can do to help. Sometimes it can be very difficult to know how to help and partners may feel that whatever they say or do is not helping her to feel better.
This article was written by Belinda Horton, Chief Executive Officer, PANDA (Post and Antenatal Depression Association) for Kidspot, Australia's best parenting resource.
If you need more information about postnatal depression, contact the PANDA Helpline on 1300 726 306 or visit their website: www.panda.org.au
Last revised: Thursday, 15 November 2012
This article contains general information only and is not intended to replace advice from a qualified health professional.


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He's only 11 and he has lost nearly 25 pounds from his already slender frame, as well as most of his hair, since he first felt the cancer attacking his spine. But ask his father, a sturdy El Salvadorian construction worker, and he'll say young Erick is the strongest member of the Rivas household.
"It's really hard for me and his mom because he's so strong. Sometimes I want to cry, but when I see him, I feel strong," Belseth Rivas said in his thick accent. "When they told him he's going to lose his hair or eyebrows, he's like, 'I don't care, they will grow back.' That was funny and made me feel strong."
Erick had been in pain for most of the past year while receiving multiple misdiagnoses from his pediatrician, who at one point told his parents the problem was in the boy's head. A month ago, the doctor conceded there might be a more serious problem and the Rivases rushed Erick, the oldest of their two sons, to the Lucille Packard Children's Hospital in Stanford. Following a triple biopsy and tests, doctors determined the boy's spine and pelvis were riddled with Stage IV Hodgkin's lymphoma, a strain of cancer that is treatable with chemotherapy and radiation.
The cloud of the diagnosis and the years-long recovery that lies ahead hangs heavy over the family. But the Rivases have found some rays of light in the help they have received from the community. And some have found light in giving that help.
Carli Stevens has organized a fundraiser for the Rivas family at the Seabright Brewery at 4 p.m. Sunday. Stevens said she felt moved to act after seeing a Dec.12 Sentinel article about Erick's fight with cancer. Erick reminded her of her own son Alex Stevens, who died from liver disease on Dec. 3 at the age of 43.
"As part of a celebration of Alex's life, our family is planning to help gather funds from our friends and the soccer community in Santa Cruz to contribute to the efforts already ongoing," Stevens wrote in an email. "We see it as a concrete way to help here in Santa Cruz and Alex, who was born and raised here, would want it too."
Both Santa Cruz natives shared an unrelenting love for soccer. Both received misdiagnoses. And both have shown strength in their weakest times.
Alex Stevens, a 1982 Harbor High graduate, went to the doctor in Medford, Ore., where he ran one of his two soccer shops, in late November complaining of stomach pains. He was immediately told he had liver disease, but his doctor assured him he would be fine. When that doctor went on vacation, another doctor filled in and alerted Stevens that he only had weeks to live.
Even then, Stevens stayed stoic.
"Alex knew he was in bad shape, I think, even when he was at home," Carli Stevens said in a phone interview. "He dealt with that really well."
He memorized the names of all his doctors and made plans to thank them for their care with banana bread -- his mother's recipe. He also gathered around friends and spent his final days laughing and sharing food with them at his home.
Carli Stevens hopes many of Alex's friends here in Santa Cruz -- he was captain of the Pirates' soccer team and started up a soccer store on Portola Plaza in 1984 -- will rally around Erick Rivas.
They don't have to go as far as some of the boys on the U12 team of Santa Cruz's FC Revolution soccer club, which Belseth Rivas co-founded as an outlet for underprivileged kids. To Belseth's astonishment, several of the boys supported their sick teammate by shaving their heads to match him.
That's a big commitment, but Belseth said even the smallest gesture hasn't gone unappreciated.
"It's been really hard for us," said Belseth, whose wife, Veronica, gave up her job as a house cleaner months ago to help take care of Erick. "A lot of people are helping and praying for us. I'm very glad. I don't have the word to tell them thank you."
The only way he can think of to thank people for their generosity is to make sure his son becomes someone who will return the favor.
"Sometimes I'm really brutal with him," Belseth said. "I tell him, if you survive, the only way to tell everybody thank you is to be a good citizen and help everybody when they need it."
If You Go
Alex Stevens Celebration of Life
When: 4 p.m. Sunday
Where: Seabright Brewery
What: Chance for those who knew Harbor High graduate and former mid-county soccer shop owner Alex Stevens
Details: www.sites.google.com/site/erickrivasfundraiser/home


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THREE men were arrested for suspected immigration offences during a special operation in Widnes, it was disclosed today.
Police officers joined forces with Halton Council's licensing department, the Gambling Commission and the UK Border Agency to mount checks on five late night takeaways and fast food outlets.
Two premises failed to have a premises licence holder.
Environmental health issues were identified at three businesses.
These matters will now be followed up by the UK Border Agency and Halton Council.
Chris Carney, Cheshire Police′s licensing enforcement officer for Halton, who led the operation, said: "This is one of a number of multi-agency operations that have been carried out in partnership with other agencies in Halton.
"Regular checks are carried out at premises to ensure that they are adhering to the conditions of their licence.
"Action will be taken against any premises found to be in breach of their licence. The laws surrounding late night refreshment premises exist to ensure that they operate safely.
"The Safer Halton Partnership is committed to working together to monitor premises across Widnes and Runcorn and ensure that they are adhering to the conditions of their licence."
"We would urge local residents to support our efforts and to be vigilant and to report any issues or concerns in relation to late night refreshment premises in Runcorn or Widnes to us immediately."
Alison Wray, head of enforcement for the UK Border Agency in the north west, said: "We will continue to track down those who have no right to be living or working in the UK yet remain here.
"This was a successful operation unearthing three immigration offenders. The message is clear if you are here illegally we will find you, we will catch you and we will remove you from the UK."
Cllr Stef Nelson, Halton Council′s board member for environmental health, added: "Strict conditions are applicable to all licence holders, and we will always be vigilant in enforcing these rules in the interests of public health and safety and the good of the wider community."
The operation was carried out last Thursday night, October 4.


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Work very well for autocross but not so good for the track - they just could not handle the heat that the track dishes out. Otherwise a super high quality pad and I highly recommend them. Better than Hawk HPS.


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Maddon, Moore pleased with lefty's final spring outing
ST. PETERSBURG -- Matt Moore's 25-pitch first inning Saturday against the Tigers was a snapshot of what happens when the talented left-hander struggles. Sure, he held the top of Detroit's order scoreless, but he labored through long, inefficient at-bats.
His last three innings told a completely different story.
Moore needed only 29 pitches to get through the rest of his scoreless four-inning outing, breezing through the afternoon and heading into the regular season on a high note. Moore allowed just one hit and one walk while striking out five on 54 pitches, 37 of them for strikes.
"That's what he's supposed to look like. That's what he can look like. The world's about confidence. As he gains confidence, you're going to see that on a consistent basis," Rays manager Joe Maddon said. "Better mechanics are always rooted in the higher levels of confidence, and that was what that was all about. He looked a lot more smooth, and he looked right."
Moore agreed that he began to work at a nice, easy tempo after the first inning, and that was the difference. He dropped his spring ERA from 4.67 to 3.80 and would have liked to pitch deeper into the game, but the Rays had a set four-inning, 60-pitch limit for his final spring start.
The 23-year-old lefty will begin the season as the Rays' No. 4 starter, making his regular-season debut Friday against the Indians at Tropicana Field and leaving behind an up-and-down Spring Training that at least ended about as well as possible.
"Obviously, I'd like to pitch better, but in Spring Training, you kind of get that leeway room to work on things," Moore said. "There were definitely times where I was working on stuff that normally in a situation in a game where it matters, maybe I wouldn't."
Adam Berry is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @adamdberry. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Top Chef's Stefan Richter Teaches Us How to Fillet Fish
Ever since we met Stefan Richter on Top Chef New York, we haven't been able to get enough of the fabulous Finnish chef! The owner of Stefan's at LA Farm specializes in cooking with fresh fish, so we went into his kitchen to learn the technique for properly filleting fish. Watch it now to see how it's done!


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A COUNCIL flat development faces a four-month delay because only one sky-high tender was received for the building work.
Bids are now set to be invited for the £4.2m Victoria House scheme for a second time.
Council planners estimate the only tender received so far is over £700,000 above the value of the construction work of 18 one and two-bedroom properties on land in Winchester's Victoria Road.
Last Wednesday's Cabinet Housing Committee again reaffirmed its commitment to build at least 300 new council homes within the district by 2024.
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Category: Bridesmaid names
The Royal Wedding has inspired Appellation Mountain's Abby Sandel to look at bridesmaid names of the past as well as the present.
Wedding season is upon us. On Friday, Kate and William got things started with a bang, commanding a global audience in the billions. The number of journalists reporting on the nuptials far exceeded the number of notables inside Westminster Abbey, and every tiny detail was dissected – from the guest list to the guests' hats.
Later in May, Judd Apatow's latest flick, Bridesmaids, puts a very different spin on tying the knot. Saturday Night Live's Kristen Wiig co-wrote the script and stars as beleaguered maid of honor Annie. Wiig joins countless women who have donned bridesmaid dresses on the silver screen, but the flick promises to be unusual. Very few movies have put the tafetta-clad supporting players front and center.
It turns out that bridesmaids' names are tricky to track down. Even the most high profile weddings list attendants as something of an afterthought. Edith Wharton's Age of Innocence mentions Newland Archer and May Welland's eight bridesmaids more than once, but we hear more about their bouquets than their identities. In Father of the Bride, the quartet of lovely young women surrounding Elizabeth Taylor's Kay are equally nameless.
Dig a little deeper, and stylish options can be found among those supporting players. From high profile real life weddings to movie marriages, here are a few stand-outs.
Bettina – One of the legendary Grace Kelly's bridesmaids
Clementine – A tiny attendant in the 1981 wedding of Lady Diana Spencer to Prince Charles
Eliza – The youngest of William and Kate's bridal party


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Members of Pacers Digest have been getting together a couple times a year to meet the friends we have made here on line.
Everyone that reads or post here on Pacers Digest is invited to attend. These very casual meet and greets are usually held on a Saturday late afternoon or evening.
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National Dairy Products Sales Report weekly highlights
USDA's weekly National Dairy Products Sales Report indicated Grade AA butter prices averaged $1.82/lb. for the week ending March 8, up 1.6¢ from the previous week. U.S. 40-lb. block cheddar cheese averaged $2.19/lb., down 4.3¢ from the previous week. The price for 500-lb. cheddar barrels, adjusted to 38% moisture, averaged $2.21/lb., up 0.8¢.
USDA Extra Grade dry whey averaged 64.8¢/lb., up 0.5¢. USDA Extra Grade nonfat dry milk averaged $2.10/lb., up 1.8¢ from the previous week.
Weekly ethanol production, corn use
Ethanol production data for the week ending March 7:
Ethanol production: 36.5 million gallons/day, the lowest level in 8 weeks
Corn used: 13.18 million bushels/day
DIstillers grains production: 86,461 metric tons/day
Source: Renewable Fuels Association
California NFDM prices
The weekly nonfat dry milk powder report has been posted to the California Department of Food & Agriculture Dairy Marketing Branch website.
For the week ending Feb. 28, the average price was $2.0268/lb. on total sales of 7.78 million lbs.
For the week ending March 7, the average price was $2.0594/lb. on total sales of 8.54 million lbs.
Dairy replacement sales results from New Holland, Pa. on March 12:
Compared to last week, dairy cows sold mostly steady
to 200.00 higher. Demand was good. Heifers traded mostly
steady to 100.00 higher compared to last week. Demand was
good. Heifer quality overall was very good. Prices are for Holsteins on a per head basis.
Fresh Cows: $2000-$2700
Bred Cows (1-3 months): $1450-$2200
Bred cows (4-6 mos.): $1400-$1450
Springing Cows: (7-9 months): $1500-1850
Springing Heifers: (7-9 months): $1650-$2250
Bred Heifers: (4-6 months): $1500-$1925
Short Bred Heifers: (1-3 months): $1425-$1650
Open Heifers:
300-600 lbs: $550-$585
600-900 lbs: $775-$925
900-1200 lbs: $1000-$1285
1200-1500 lbs.: $1425-$1725
Mammoth Cave Dairy Auction
Dairy replacement sales results from Smiths Grove, Ky., on Mar. 11:
(Holsteins (supreme and approved, unless otherwise noted:
Springers (2-3 years old, 5-8 months bred): $1550-$1525
Short Bred (2-3 years old, 1-4 months bred): not tested
Fresh cows (2-4 years old): $1400-$1450
Open Heifers:
200-300 lbs.: $340-$390
300-400 lbs.: $460-530
400-500 lbs.: $530-$650
500-600 lbs.: $750
Holstein heifers calves (small): 80-115 per head
(Medium and large): 150-240 per head
Dairy replacement sales results from Toppenish, Wash, on Mar. 7:
A higher undertone was noted. Trade active with good demand.:
Fresh Cows: $1300-$2205
Bred Cows (1-3 months): $1500-$1625
Bred Cows (4-6 mos.): $1600-$1725
Springing Heifers: (7-9 months): $1500-$2000
Open Heifers:
500-700 lbs: $136-$143/cwt.
784-886 lbs: $115-$122/cwt.
1063-1240 lbs.: $96-$111/cwt.
Northeast webinar to address dairy policy changes
Northeast dairy producers are invited to participate in a webinar covering the dairy provisions of the Agriculture Act of 2014. This webinar will be hosted by Farm Credit East on Friday, March 14, 1 p.m. Participation is free.
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Charges pending: Cody Patnesky, 21, of 102 W. College St., Canonsburg, will be charged by Canonsburg police with simple assault and harassment for allegedly punching Nicole Martinez, 129 Greenside Ave., in the face and breaking her cellphone during an incident at her home Saturday. The charges will be filed at the office of District Judge David Mark.
Harassment, disorderly charges: Zang Yan Zhu, 60, of 442 Blaine Ave., Canonsburg, will be charged by Canonsburg police with harassment and disorderly conduct for allegedly having improper contact with an employee at Shop 'n Save, 617 W. Pike St., Sunday.
Items stolen: Stephen Emory of 521 Blaine Ave. told Canonsburg police Saturday a laptop computer and guitar were stolen from his home.
Man jailed: Leonard J. Skubic, 49, of McKees Rocks, is charged by Charleroi Regional police with retail theft, accused of stealing $32.50 worth of cosmetics about 2:40 p.m. Jan. 8 from a Dollar General at 514 Fallowfield Ave., court records show. Skubic is in the Washington County jail on $25,000 bond set Monday by District Judge Larry Hopkins.
Jewelry, cash stolen: Dean Brooks of 351 Cloverdale Ave. told Chartiers police Monday that jewelry, money and a debit card were stolen from his home.
Two hurt: Holly Matusik, 43, and her passenger, Alberta Simpson, 44, both of 45 1/2 S. Richhill St., Waynesburg, were injured Friday afternoon when their vehicle went off Route 18 near Crossroads Road and hit some trees before coming to rest in a creek.
Liquor violation: The owners of the J&J Hotel, Railroad Street, face violations filed by the state police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for allegedly failing to clean the beer tap system on schedule and having an insufficient food supply to qualify as a hotel. The violations allegedly occurred between September and November.
Shingles stolen: Thirty-six bundles of shingles, valued at $1,200, were stolen from the 300 block of Hedgerow Drive, Venetia, before 9:30 a.m. Monday, township police said.
Retail theft: An Eighty Four woman, Ashley N. O'Brien of Wilson Road, will be charged by summons for allegedly stealing $359 in groceries Friday from Giant Eagle, 2007 Washington Road, McMurray, township police said. She attempted to pay for the groceries with a check that was refused because she has an outstanding bad check at the grocery store, police said. She then allegedly left the store with the groceries. O'Brien will be charged with a misdemeanor count of retail theft.
Student charged: A 15-year-old township girl was found with several different prescription drugs that were not prescribed to her at Peters Township High School at 8:30 a.m. Friday, township police said. A juvenile allegation was filed. She also was found with three prescription bottles that are her medication, police said.
Man arrested: Evan C. Siegel, 25, of Galley Road, McMurray, will be charged with criminal mischief, public drunkenness and disorderly conduct after he allegedly kicked in windows at businesses at Donaldsons Crossroads shopping center at 7:37 p.m. Sunday, township police said. He was found near Kmart at the McDowell Shoppes. Charges will be filed once a damage amount is finalized.
One injured: A Pittsburgh woman, Ellen J. Caruso, was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital following a two-vehicle accident at 5:56 p.m. Saturday, township police said. Caruso, 61, of Scherling Street, was flown to Allegheny General Hospital following the accident in the 300 block of Valley Brook Road. She complained of chest pain and had to be extricated from her car by firefighters from Peters and North Strabane townships after it went down a 10-foot embankment. Police said a vehicle driven by John T. Breiding, 17, of Friar Lane, McMurray, and Caruso's car collided. Breiding was not injured.
Man to be charged: John E. Bodkin, 52, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, will be charged with disorderly conduct by South Strabane police for allegedly stealing $5.13 from the candy sample box at Giant Eagle, Strabane Square, Friday. Store security had suspected him of thefts in the past and placed marked money in the box. He was apprehended by security while reaching inside the box, police said.
Jewelry stolen: Deborah Yarneak of 17 Parkview Drive, Finleyville, told Southwest Regional police her home was entered Jan. 7 and an engagement ring, diamond pendant, diamond bracelet and earrings and a men's sapphire and diamond ring were stolen.
Ring stolen: Christina Wyno of 5020 Norman Ave., Finleyville, told Southwest Regional police a diamond ring was stolen from her home Jan. 17.
Shot fired: Josh Heyl of 349 Mingo Church Road, Finleyville, told Southwest Regional police a shot was fired through his mailbox Jan. 23.
False ID charge: Harry Dennis Jr., 44, of 161 Hall Ave., faces a charge of giving false identification to law enforcement after police received a report of a man assaulting a woman Monday morning. Dennis first told officers his name was Donald, but police were able to obtain his correct identification. The woman Dennis allegedly was assaulting did not want to press charges, but police recommended she obtain a protection-from-abuse order on him.
Machines hit: The owner of the Beer Stop, 1006 W. Chestnut St., reported that two soft drink machines were broken into Sunday or Monday. Police said locks on the machines were broken, and about $100 in cash was stolen.
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I have a lot of love for books. Fiction, non fiction, it doesn't matter. Children's books are no exception. I love them. I am happy to say that my kids love them. I love sharing books with them, and discovering new stories to share, rhymes to recite over and over again. The Scholastic Store has such an awesome range of books- including some of our favorites, the I Spy series. One of my favorite gifts, and one that my kids always receive, is the gift of a book. My mom had a great love of books and I obviously inherited it from her!! I love the Scholastic books because it offers a way to save a bit of money on the same titles you can find elsewhere. Books are great gifts, they can be enjoyed over and over and over again, and they are easy to find, and affordable options!! I love tucking a book in as an extra gift, too!! Be creative and fun!
We do a lot of I Spy around here- if not with the books, then in the car, at the dinner table, we play the game…I love that Scholastic continues to put out more I Spy books regularly. I will be very, very sad when they stop publishing them, although I find them as delightful the 100th time I read them as the first. I Spy Christmas wasn't in our collection (thankfully it is now) and I love going through it with the kids- or even better, when they all three snuggle on the couch and go through it just themselves. It makes my heart all melty, plus they are teaching one another and helping one another. I think having met Jean Marzollo last spring at our local school probably only served to make my love of I Spy grow deeper!! They even have Nintendo DS games of ISpy!
There are books for babies and toddlers, the preschool crowd, the graders, even books for ages 13 and up. Not sure what to get? The Scholastic Store offers suggestions for your purchases based on ages, price ranges, toys, games, crafts, etc. They have an entire section just of gift ideas. What I just learned is that The Scholastic Store isn't just online. They are in New York City. I will be there one day!!
We received several wonderful books including Rainbow Magic: Magical Holiday Boxed Set (the Rainbow Magic series is one of MY favorite chapter books, along with Magic Tree House- positive messages and fun characters and storylines really make for enjoyable reading for my daughter and me- solo or together!!)
The holidays have lost their shimmer!
There's trouble in Fairyland! Jack Frost is up to his old tricks. Now the fairies are missing their special holiday magic! Will the holly-jolly holidays be changed forever? Or can Rachel and Kirsty help Holly, Stella, Gabriella, and Paige save the day?
This boxed set includes four holiday stories:
Holly the Christmas Fairy
Stella the Star Fairy
Gabriella the Snow Kingdom Fairy
Paige the Christmas Play Fairy
A perfectly magical holiday gift for fairy fans!
I Am Small, (This book is so simple and so sweet- my 2 year old has it memorized so she "reads" it to her babies, to her legos, to her brother and sister and us!!)
Cuddle up with your little penguin this winter!
"The world is big and I am small."
From the eyes of a baby penguin the world is a great big place. The sky so high, the ocean so deep, and the mountains so steep – all these things are magnificent from it's point of view. But in the eyes of it's mother – this little penguin is the biggest, most important thing in the world! This beautiful story is highlighted with foil on the cover and throughout.
Clifford Cares, (Clifford is such a sweet dog, despite his size, and always wants to do what's right and what's best. We've got a lot of Clifford in our house and are glad to add a few more toddler-friendly options to the mix)
Caring is important to the Big Red Dog!
Clifford loves to care. He shows he cares – about his neighbors, his family, and his park – and everyone cares about Clifford!
Perfect for the youngest puppy fans, this simple story is done in classic Clifford style and also has a padded cover!
As you can see, Scholastic offers a huge range of books for all ages of children (and more- they aren't limited to just books!!) and definitely a great place to turn for a child of any age!
Scholastic has offered to send three winners each a prize pack:
For Little Ones (One prize pack)
Oh, What a Christmas!
Can You See What I See? Toyland Express
For Middle Grades: (One prize pack)
Rainbow Magic: Magical Holiday Boxed Set
The 39 Clues Part 2: A King's Ransom
For older kids (One prize pack)
Hugo Cabret Movie Companion
Diary of a Wimpy Kid 6: Cabin Fever
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