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Midwifery Today, Issue 96, Winter 2010/2011
Theme: Waterbirth
Cover photo by Lynsey Stone
Lynsey Stone Photography
The theme of Midwifery Today Issue 96 is Waterbirth. The ever-increasing popularity of waterbirth warrants a fresh look at an old practice. This issue examines new research on the benefits of waterbirth for babies and takes a look at how waterbirth can make the work of mamas and midwives easier. Craniosynostosis, belly mapping, and the role of spirituality in midwifery are also explored, along with birth stories from around the globe.
Poetry: From Within
From the Editor: Birth Is a Human Rights Issue: A Movement
Editor-in-Chief Jan Tritten comments on the recent witch hunt in Europe and on the state of motherbaby rights around the world, calling all natural birth practitioners and supporters to protect birth as an inalienable human right.
Tricks of the Trade
Marion's Message: Human Rights for Breech Mamas
Marion reviews research on vaginal breech birth, defending access to safe, vaginal birth for breech babies.
Media Reviews
Classified Advertising
Photo Album
Belly Mapping: Put Positioning into Parents' Hands
Help new parents feel more comfortable with their growing baby and teach them about the importance of positioning at the same time with this helpful, instructional article about belly mapping.
Birth as a Shape-shifter
A quick, stirring retelling of a birthing woman who "sings her song of life and death, courage and fear, the end and the beginning."
Birth of Jocelyn Mary
The author is reminded of the incredible importance of a natural, uninterrupted birth process while birthing her daughter, Jocelyn Mary.
Waterbirth and GBS
The literature suggests that low-risk women who give birth in water may have a far lower rate of newborn GBS than women who have a dry birth. Author, midwife and researcher Judy Slome Cohain culls through the research and delivers an in-depth look at waterbirth and GBS in this eye-opening article.
Waterbirth with a Blind Mother
That first moment of eye contact between mother and baby is critical during a waterbirth. So what happens when the mother you're assisting as a midwife is birthing in water and is blind? Author Cornelia Enning recounts one beautiful experience.
Like Cures Like: Homeopathy for Pregnancy and Babies
An experienced midwife shares her homeopathic knowledge for solving pregnancy and postpartum woes inexpensively and effectively with homeopathic remedies. Includes a handy chart for midwives on the go.
A retired midwife recounts her experiences with waterbirth and shows how she came full-circle with this particular birthing method.
My Waterbirth
Water plays a key role in this sweet story of a home waterbirth.
Second Was a Gift
The author overcomes her fears during her second birth and doesn't let the string of "what ifs" overcome her determination to birth naturally, at home and in the water.
Unusual Foetal Positions: Hand Beside Ear
Jean Sutton, an expert in baby positions, offers sound advice for midwives facing the unusual "hand beside ear" position.
Waterbirth Makes Midwife's Job Easier
Why should midwives consider waterbirth as a really, really good thing? Author Samantha McCormick explains why waterbirth rules.
My Life as a Spiritual Midwife
The author guides readers through her role as a spiritual birth healer, a practice that rolls years of experience as a counselor, healer and workshop leader into one to help pregnant women and their families get the spiritual support they require during the prenatal and postpartum periods.
An excerpt from Midwifery Today's new edition of the book Paths to Becoming an Midwife: Getting an Education, this article guides aspiring midwives toward an educational program that will "midwife" them in a way that prepares them fully and totally to midwife others.
The Mindfulness of Midwifery: Creating a Practice with Intent
How can we help ourselves and other midwives not burn out from the time-consuming, all-encompassing work that is midwifery? In this article, author Jodilyn Owen offers some sound advise based on her own past struggles with time management and burnout.
A Motherless Mother
A mother shares a bittersweet tale of birthing her second child naturally and beautifully in the comfort of her own home—the same home in which her mother had recently died.
A Tale of Two Births: The Healing Power of VBAC
A CNM professor discovers the usefulness of the Foley Bulb when her own daughter wishes to birth vaginally after a cesarean.
Henry's Waterbirth
A mother shares her experience of "coming to the homebirth movement through a strange back door" in this tale of home waterbirth.
A Primer on Craniosynostosis
When her daughter is born with unusual features, the author is thrown into a world she never heard of: the world of craniosynostosis. Here, she shares her knowledge with readers and offers a primer on this unusual ailment.
With Women
A midwife from rural Washington State reflects on her many years of practice, sharing her experiences of being with women as they birth.
Preventing and Healing Infant Birth Trauma
The adverse affects of birth trauma on infants are explored, along with preventative practices and suggestions to help both midwives and parents heal birth trauma.
International Midwife
Denise's Birth
Midwives from Mother Health International are still assisting earthquake victims in Haiti. In this moving tale, the author helps a young teenage mother who is alone, afraid and in labor.
The Same in Any Language
A US midwife working in the Philippines experiences the sharp pain of telling a young mother that her baby has died in utero and realizes some human experiences are "the same in any language."
A gorgeous tale that weaves language, music and birth.
Is That the Placenta?
A humor-infused take on natural third stage labor by an experienced homebirth midwife.
Manisha's Birth Experience
The author discusses birth in India and highlights the tale of Manisha, a 16-year-old in an arranged marriage who experiences an extended labor.
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Hoover High boys basketball coach Ollie Goulston summed up Saturday's section playoff seedings best when he said, "It is what it is so there's no sense worrying about it. We'll just go play and have some fun."
Goulston could have been upset at being seeded No. 3 in Division II, the most competitive of the five boys divisions that start the playoffs on Tuesday. He was listed behind No. 2 Lincoln even though the coaches had recommended his Cardinals second and Lincoln fourth.
"We went 26-4 and played only the very best, but in truth the only difference it makes is we would have to play at Lincoln (in the semifinals), which is tough," Goulston said. "Right now all I'm worried about is our first game (Tuesday at home against Grossmont)."
Goulston said there was little question that top-ranked La Costa Canyon (27-2) deserved the No. 1 seed in Division II having gone unbeaten against section teams.
Lincoln coach Jason Bryant, whose club beat Cathedral Catholic down the stretch while Hoover was being upset by Morse, said he was more surprised by the coaches' vote than he was by the committee's decision Saturday that the Hornets be No. 2.
"I guess everyone has their own opinion," he said. "I think the Western League is one of the best in the section and we won that. I guess justice was served by the seeding, but we still have to prove ourselves and we're still a work in progress."
The discussion about Lincoln (18-8) and Hoover took the most time, but right behind was which team would be seeded No. 4, where Westview edged Morse after both posted 22-5 records. That gives the Wolverines home-court advantage through the quarterfinals.
But, it also means Westview and Morse could collide on Friday if both win their openers Tuesday.
The other boys top-seeded teams included El Camino (21-7, Division I), Cathedral Catholic (24-3, Division III), Francis Parker (15-11, Division IV) and Foothills Christian (16-11, Division V).
For the girls, Bishop's (17-8) edged Mater Dei Catholic (20-5) for the No. 2 seed in Division IV behind unanimous No. 1 La Jolla Country Day (25-1).
"I think we deserve it," said Bishop's coach Marlon Wells, whose team plays in the rugged Coastal South. "We played four nationally ranked teams on their floor including LJCD twice."
San Diego (23-5, Division I), La Costa Canyon (27-4, Division II), Mission Bay (20-6, Division III) and Ocean View Christian (19-2, Division V) rounded out the girls top seeds.


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Qoros, the manufacturer from China, has revealed the Model Young SUV at the Chengdu motor show. It previews the company's push to be more upmarket with its future products.
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CINCINNATI—The Miami Dolphins' running game stalled the past two weeks as Reggie Bush continued to be hampered by a lingering knee bruise. Now they may have to be worried about a concussion problem for their No. 2 back, Daniel Thomas.
Thomas, who scored his second touchdown of the season in Sunday's win over Cincinnati and is the Dolphins' main short-yardage back, left with about seven minutes left in the fourth quarter and was tested for a concussion. The extent of Thomas' injury is unclear, and he was not seen in the locker room after the game.
Bengals linebacker Ray Maualuga, who delivered the hit, was also removed from the game and tested for a concussion.
Thomas, the Dolphins' second-round pick in 2011, suffered a concussion in Week 1, which kept him out of the next game. He said earlier this season that he does not have a history of concussions, and he felt like he could have played in Week 2 against Oakland.
Thomas has 36 carries for 113 yards (3.1 average) and two touchdowns this season. If he can't play next Sunday against the St. Louis Rams, fullback Jorvorskie Lane, who has two touchdowns this season, would become the Dolphins' primary short-yardage back.
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A MAN has been re-arrested by police investigating the murder of Jim Attfield.
The 18-year-old, of no fixed address, was arrested on suspicion of murder last night in Southend and is this morning being questioned by detectives.
Jim was found seriously injured with 102 stab wounds on a pathway linking Castle Park and East Hill in Colchester shortly before 6am on Saturday, March 29,
He was one of seven arrested in a series of raids last Thursday. The other six are on police bail until September 24. Two further men, aged 33 and of no fixed address, are also on police bail until late next month after being arrested in connection with the murder.


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The smaller a speaker is, the more prone it is to distortion and tinniness at high volumes. When pushed far enough, they simply blow out and become useless, so they can't really compete with large drivers. According to Audyssey, Audyssey Volume Extension lets small devices pump out sound at twice as high volume, while reducing the risk of damage to the speaker. The technology monitors the sound coming through the speaker in real time, like Audyssey's MultEQ technology. As it detects distortion, it blocks sound across those specific bands, letting the non-distorted bands stay high. Technically, it appears to be a cross between a multi-band equalizer and active noise cancellation technology.
Expect to see Audyssey Volume Extension start to appear in cell phonesa nd portable media players as early as next year.
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Kimi Räikkönen drove a strong race at Sepang to convert his tenth-place start into fifth place and ten points. It was a tough race with mixed weather conditions, made tougher by a gearbox change penalty that put the Finn five slots back on the grid from his impressive qualifying time.
On Saturday, Kimi set the fastest time in Q2 and the joint fourth fastest time in Q3, a 1:36.461 shared with Mark Webber. It highlighted the raw pace of the Lotus E20. Team-mate Romain Grosjean, meanwhile, delivered the seventh fastest time and was promoted to P6 on the grid due to Kimi's penalty.
Romain had a very strong start, bursting through the field and taking third at Turn 1. However, as rain fell and visibility was compromised, he had contact with Michael Schumacher and the two were sent spinning out. A few laps later, stuck out on intermediate tyres as the rain lashed down, Romain aquaplaned off into the gravel. His race was over.
Kimi fell to 13th after switching to extreme wets on Lap 5, just before the Safety Car came out and, finally, the race was red flagged. After nearly an hour sheltering under gazebos on the grid, the race was restarted.
On Lap 13, Kimi was back in for intermediates. With the track drying he made his third and final stop on Lap 40 having scythed his way back up the field to P6. On dry tarmac, Kimi set the fastest lap of the race and when Sebastian Vettel lost a rear tyre he was promoted to fifth place behind Mark Webber.
Kimi Räikkönen: "It was my first time on wet weather Pirellis - I didn't know how they would react. I just tried to stay on the road and pushed as hard as I felt comfortable. When I changed to dry I could push much harder. The conditions changed a lot today so it was always a case of adapting and looking for grip. A fifth today is okay but we're always looking for better results."
Romain Grosjean: "It felt like the perfect start off the line. With KERS I managed to weave through the cars in front without touching anybody. Coming out of the first two corners I was up to third, which was an amazing feeling. In Turn 4 Mark Webber edged in front. Michael Schumacher tried to follow him through but there was not enough space and we touched, and both spun. From there things were really tough. The visibility was so poor. There was far too much water. I had a massive aquaplaning into Turn 5 and went backwards into the gravel."
This season is shaping up to be a classic. Have you been on the edge of your seat too?
The racing is better than last year and it's good to see the teams closing in and in some cases being even faster than the Red Bulls. Of course it's a great field with six world champions and a lot of new talent.
Just two races in, and Kimi Räikkönen looks like he's lost none of his speed. Are you surprised how quickly he's got back to grips with F1?
I am surprised that it has taken no time for Kimi to be back at the top of his form. Michael Schumacher is on form this year too, but it took him two years to get back in the groove. Kimi was on it from the very first test.
Romain Grosjean once again qualified strongly but ended in the gravel within four laps. What advice would you give him?
The same advice I'd give any driver, especially a young one: first you have to finish, then you can finish first.
As a driver pairing, how good a partnership do you think Kimi and Romain make compared to the teams around them?
There are good pairings all around, and Lotus is no exception. With Kimi racing so well and Romain showing a lot of speed the pair will keep each other honest and the results will come.
We had a red flag period for nearly an hour due to rain. How difficult is it for a driver psychologically when a race is suspended?
I'm totally in favour of stopping the race in critical aquaplaning conditions. There is nothing the driver can do to defend himself in these conditions. I actually believe the red flag period in this case to be beneficial to the drivers, they can enter again and re-start the race at their best.
Lotus once again proved they are quick, but due to Kimi's gearbox penalty they perhaps don't have the optimum result. How do you think the E20 ranks compared to the McLaren, the Red Bull, the Mercedes and the Ferrari?
Lotus has made the most progress of any team. I am happy to celebrate the 40th anniversary of my 1972 World Championship with Lotus and see the marque becoming a serious contender in F1 again. I know so many of the people involved I am sure that they will get the job done. I have a lot of respect for the new management and especially for my friend Eric Boulier.
In mixed-weather conditions, experience usually comes to the fore. How impressed were you with Sergio Perez, in just his second season, challenging for the lead like he did?
I have known Sergio since he was in karting, and he's always been fast. He is Mexico's new hope in F1, and this is great news. His strategy was perfect and he drove like a veteran, turning in the fast laps when it mattered and making everybody follow.
You achieved success in F1 at an incredibly early age. What do you think is going through Sergio's head right now? And how much is he daydreaming about Ferrari?
I think that he is taking things one at a time, and trying to do his best this season. Today he showed again that he is very focused, so I wouldn't say he's daydreaming just dealing with the present.


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Home of the Orioles
Hilton Baltimore is the ideal hotel for baseball fans, only 1 block from Oriole Park at Camden Yards. A 20-minute stroll takes guests to the waterfront, home to the USS Constellation and the National Aquarium. Other Baltimore attractions like Babe Ruth's Birthplace are even closer to the hotel.
Dinner at Diamond Tavern
At onsite restaurant Diamond Tavern, chefs put an urban bistro twist on classic American cuisine, with the local crab cakes highly recommended. After a long day, guests can take a refreshing dip in the heated indoor pool and relax with a specialty cocktail in the lobby bar.
Plush bedding, WiFi (surcharge)
Every room has been fitted with signature Hilton Serenity Collection™ bedding and a Suite Dreams® plush-top mattress to encourage a good night's sleep. Guests can check emails using WiFi and choose on-demand movies for the flat-screen TV. Some suites offer clear views over Camden Yards.
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- Good location
- Breakfast and onsite bar
- Helpful staff
- Clean guestrooms
- Overall room comfort
- Bathrooms could've been nicer
Hilton Baltimore
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Hotel Amenities
In addition to an indoor pool, Hilton Baltimore provides a fitness facility and a sauna. The hotel offers a coffee shop/café. Breakfast is available each morning for a fee. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access are available for a surcharge.
This 4-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and 27 meeting rooms. This Art Deco hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
Hilton Baltimore is a smoke-free property.
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of floors - 20
- Bar/lounge
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- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coffee shop or café
- Concierge services
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- Fitness facilities
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- Meeting rooms 27
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Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a fitness facility, and a sauna.
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- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
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- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
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- Self parking fee: USD 30.00 per night (in/out privileges)
- Valet parking fee: USD 42.00 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
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- Refrigerator fee: USD 25.00 per week
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The typical 12-month-old child will demonstrate certain physical and mental skills. These skills are called developmental milestones.
Normal childhood growth milestones - 12 months; Growth milestones for children - 12 months; Childhood growth milestones - 12 months
All children develop a little differently. If you are concerned about your child's development, talk to your child's health care provider.
A 12-month-old child is expected to:
The typical 12-month-old:
You can help your 12-month-old develop skills through play:
Feigelman S. The first year. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 19th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 8.
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Lanvin is a French based company and a fashion house of multinational spirit. It was founded in 1889 by Jeanne Lanvin. Today it not only operates for French but its reach is worldwide. The headquarters are in Paris, France. Michele Huiban is the CEO, Bouchra Jarrar is the designer of women's collection by it and Lucas Ossendrijver is the designer of men's collection. The Parent service of Lanvin Paris is Harmonie S.A. it deals in ready-to-wear, fragrance, accessories and jewelry.
It all began when the company made clothes for her daughter Marie-Blanche de Polignac, which resulted in the critical acclaim from the nobles who desired to have similar made for their children. Now, the brand took a step further and commenced to design clothes and gowns for their mothers. Unbelievably the richest clientele joined in to procure clothes from its recently opened boutique on the rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, Paris. In the year 1909, the label became part of Syndicat de la Couture and which declared it as a formal couturiere.
In the 1920's when the Lanvin empire was beginning to march toward a rip-roaring success, stores were opened that were offering home décor, furs and lingerie and menswear collection yet another feather was added to her cap when the group launched Lanvin Parfums SA in 1924. It was so much loved that in 1925 "My Sin". fragrance was launched and became a success.


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A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial With Orphans and Widows Who Experienced the Rwandan Genocide
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In the framework of the epidemiological study, local psychologists are trained in Butare in carrying out diagnostic interviews with orphans and widows who experienced the Rwandan genocide. With the aid of standardized questionnaires they will assess trauma related symptoms as well as Prolonged Grief Disorder. Under the supervision of clinical experts from the University of Konstanz the local psychologists will carry out a randomized house to house survey (Phase 1).
As a second step, a controlled randomized clinical trial will be carried out. Local psychologists will be trained in applying Narrative Exposure Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. Genocide survivors that will be identified with a PTSD diagnosis will randomly be assigned to either the treatment condition or a waiting list. The treatment group will receive 5 individual sessions of NET in addition to 3 individual IPT sessions. Subsequent 3-months and 6-months post-tests will serve to evaluate the efficacy of this treatment module in alleviating trauma related symptoms and symptoms of prolonged grief. We expect a significant symptom reduction in the experimental group and no significant symptom reduction in the waiting list. After the 6-months post-test, the trained psychologists will train other psychologists in applying this treatment module under the supervision of clinical experts from the University of Konstanz. Afterwards, they will apply therapy to the victims from the waiting list.
A 12-months follow-up will serve to evaluate the long-term effect of the NET/IPT combination.
|Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Depression Prolonged Grief Disorder
|Behavioral: Narrative Exposure Therapy/Interpersonal Psychotherapy
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Intervention group A treatment combination of Narrative Exposure Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (5 individual sessions NET in addition to 3 individual sessions IPT)
Behavioral: Narrative Exposure Therapy/Interpersonal Psychotherapy
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- confrontation of the Rwandan genocide
- clinical diagnosis of PTSD
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- mental retardation
- psychotic symptoms
- current drug or alcohol
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A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES - PAST & PRESENTS Comes to Ivoryton Playhouse, Now thru 12/16
The National Theatre of the Deaf takes a nostalgic journey back into time through the eyes of poet Dylan Thomas. Based on Dylan's classic poem of "A Child's Christmas in Wales," this new adaptation has been expanded into a very special evening. Performed in both the beauty of American Sign Language and spoken word, it will prove to be "poetry for the eyes and heart."
Holidays are filled with our childhood memories; family gatherings, games with friends, the excitement, the anticipation and the special quiet moments. Dylan Thomas captures the magic of the season in this beautiful story filled with crazy aunts and uncles, snowball fights and sibling rivalries and one very special gift that changed his life.
The evening will also include stories and songs of the season, games and a whole lot of family fun! Don't miss this opportunity to see and hear this holiday classic in the historic Ivoryton Playhouse.
Directed by Brian Jennings and Betty Beekman, the cast includes Christina Stevens, Joey Caverly, Christina Cogswell and Taylor Curtis as well as a chorus of local singers. Production designed by Marcus Abbott.
A Child's Christmas in Wales opens tonight, December 6th and runs thru December 16th for 2 weeks. Performance times are Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Evening performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $30 for adults, $28 for seniors, $20 for students and $15 for children and are available by calling The Playhouse box office at 860-767-7318 or by visiting our website at www.ivorytonplayhouse.org (Group rates are available by calling the box office for information.) The Playhouse is located at 103 Main Street in Ivoryton.


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The Philippine Consulate of Los Angeles provided the following information for those who want to make donations to help people affected by Typhoon Haiyan:
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Banco De Oro: (Peso) 00-453-0018647; (Dollar) 10-453-0039482;
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Maryam Bermudez, a humanitarian worker in the Philippine province of Bohol, braced herself Friday before venturing into towns devastated by super typhoon Haiyan.
She knew the people had not yet recovered from last month's 7.2-magnitude earthquake when the storm hit.
"I'm scared about what I might see," she said via Skype. "But I have to be strong because people are waiting for assistance."
Fortunately, help is on the way.
Filipinos and Filipino-Americans across the greater Los Angeles area are mobilizing fund drives and relief efforts to help their family, friends and compatriots — or kababayan — back home.
There are an estimated half a million Filipinos and Filipino-Americans in the greater Los Angeles area, making them the second largest Asian group after the Chinese.
Ruth Stewart, founder of the nonprofit Renew Our Minds and Heart (ROMAH) Foundation in Encino is preparing to fly to the Philippines this month to distribute aid alongside nuns, missionaries and other volunteers in remote villages ravaged by the storm.
"Shelter is a dire need for them right now," she said. "It takes people years to recover from a catastrophe like this. For us to provide immediate response would alleviate a lot of their stress."
Bing de la Vega, co-founder of the Philippine Disaster Relief Organization said his organization would hold a 5K walk at Woodley and Balboa Park in Van Nuys on Sunday to raise funds that would benefit victims of both the super typhoon and last month's earthquake.
"I'm sure there will be people in refugee camps," de la Vega said. "Food and medicine and blankets are needed for emergency relief," he said.
The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles said monetary donations may also be sent through the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council , the Department of Social Welfare and Development, and the Philippine Red Cross. .
Pastor Elbert Moralde of the Waterman Visayan Filipino Seventh-Day Adventist Church in San Bernardino said many of his parishioners have relatives affected by the storm and are eager to help.
"Tomorrow, during our church service, we will ask for donations from the entire congregation," he said.
Petita Virata, administration director of St. Denis Catholic Church in Diamond Bar, welcomed checks made out to Catholic Relief Services, which has deployed humanitarian workers to the Philippines.
She said some members of the congregation don't yet know the fate of their relatives because the storm knocked out power lines and phone lines.
"I'm hoping that most of us will be able to communicate with them by FaceTime or Skype," Virata said. "Our prayers are with all of them."
Marc Lawrence, head instructor at the South Bay Filipino Martial Arts Club, is worried about friends on the island of Cebu, which was in the path of the storm.
"Oh my God, I hope that they're all right," he said.
Ashley Sta. Ana of Torrance is fretting about her aunt, whom she has not been able to contact, despite many attempts.
"I'm scared and worried because we don't really know what's going on," she said.
Ashley's father, Von Sta. Ana, plans to put together packages and donate money to storm victims.
"After a storm that bad, then for sure nothing is going to be left," he said. "The housing there is not that sturdy and there are old people and I'm wondering what is going to happen to them after this storm."
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Oliver 'right' to stay silent
IF CHAMPION jockey Damien Oliver had been stood down during the spring carnival after his betting became a matter of public knowledge, Racing Victoria Limited says it might have lost the chance of pursuing the rider and ultimately gaining his conviction and disqualification.
And as rumours swirl that several other jockeys could be the subject of betting allegations, RVL chairman Michael Duffy says that while police inquiries take place in parallel to any probe by racing authorities, parties have the right to stay silent so as not to incriminate themselves.
Duffy said that Oliver was completely within his rights to say nothing during the RVL probe into his betting on Miss Octopussy in a race at Moonee Valley in which he was riding the second favourite, Europa Point, because he was also involved in a parallel investigation which the police were conducting.
''The real difficulty is where there are parallel investigations … the point is whether you can use the information given,'' said Duffy, a former federal attorney-general.
''If we had done that [stood Oliver down] and failed, I don't think we would have got a conviction for Oliver because he would not have later co-operated,'' Duffy explained in mitigation for RVL's decision not to take immediate action against the rider despite pressure for him to be banned.
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA – In an unusual move, a judge has decided to allow an attorney to argue that a former police detective was unconscious when he reportedly kidnapped a woman from Ontario Mills and raped her in Fontana two years ago.
Judge Shahla Sabet made her ruling Thursday in West Valley Superior Court on the 10th day of the trial.
"The judge ruled (we) can put on that the defendant at the time of the crime was not aware of his actions," said James Blatt, attorney for Anthony Orban.
Orban, a former Marine and Westminster police detective, is accused of kidnapping the woman at gunpoint on April 3, 2010, in the Ontario Mills mall parking lot and then beating and sexually assaulting her for more than an hour in a parked car in Fontana.
Blatt said the defense doesn't dispute the woman's account of Orban's actions.
But, he said, Orban's behavior was the result of a "psychotic break from reality" brought on by prescription drugs.
Orban suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after returning from Iraq, Blatt said.
He was prescribed the anti-depressant Zoloft as well as an anti-seizure medication called Neurontin, Blatt said.
"At the time of this incident, we believe he was overly prescribed for the drugs," he said. "… Mr. Orban did not know right from wrong."
Blatt said two doctors have examined Orban and they will testify during the trial about the effects the drugs had on Orban's mental state.
"This has become a unique case," Blatt said Thursday outside the courtroom. "We will be bringing in experts from all over the country, both of us, for these issues."
Other expected witnesses in the trial include Orban's wife and Jeff Jelinek, the co-defendant in the case who pleaded no contest last year to an accessory charge, false imprisonment and assault with a firearm on a person.
Orban's trial will consist of two phases, attorneys said.
A jury will first be asked to determine whether Orban is guilty of rape and other crimes. If he's convicted in the first phase, the jury will then hear evidence about Orban's mental state and deliberate over whether he was sane at the time.
If Orban is found not guilty by reason of insanity, he will be held indefinitely for treatment in a state mental hospital rather than be sentenced to prison, Blatt said.
"If they rule he's not aware, it's not guilty," Blatt said about the jury.
The trial will continue Monday.
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Rehab funds could be available.
Gothenburg homeowners still have time to complete an interest sheet at the city office for those wishing to take part in an owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program.
Homes participating in the program must be brought up to a set of quality standards which can include roofs, windows, foundations, siding, HVAC, handicap accessibility and lead-based paint.
The program can fund homes with a maximum $25,000 of rehabilitation costs and is available to income-eligible homeowners.
Residents are asked to complete an interest sheet at the city office that will determine the amount of funding for which the city will apply.
However it does not guarantee funding.
The deadline for completing interest sheets is March 25.
West Central Nebraska Development District is assisting the city with this potential project which is funded through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.


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Children and staff at Snapdragons Nursery in Melksham joined the nation to raise funds for Sport Relief on Friday.
Wearing their sportiest clothes the children were sponsored to run a circuit of King's Park before rounding off with a play in the playground.
Each of the children brought in a pound, with around £40 raised for the appeal.
Nursery Manager Nicola Brailey said: "The children did really well, because it's quite a long way for little legs. I'm very proud of them all."


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Shouldering the bike: I promise that your pedals will jab you in the sacrum at some point in time, but it's good to practice lifting the bike from the down tube onto your shoulder, placing your right arm around the front of the head tube and your hand gripping the left drop of the handle bars. This keeps the bike stable and allows you to use the momentum of the left arm to propel you. As a runner I learned that the momentum of your arms will actually match the momentum of your legs and vise versa.
Traction and handling: I haven't seen a drop of mud yet this season as I've traveled everywhere except Portland, OR but I'm hopeful! Practice in as many varied places as you can even when it's rainy outside. You will begin to get a feel for proper tire pressure, tire choice if you have the luxury and at what speeds you can take corners or technical terrain. Find your limits-crash a little and have fun, it will pay off in the races if you can relax your upper body and just follow the bike.


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Aformer Los Altos Hills resident is one of two U.S. Marines from the 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion (MSOB) posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for actions while deployed to Afghanistan in 2012.
The families of St. Francis graduate Capt. Matthew P. Manoukian and Staff Sgt. Sky R. Mote of El Dorado were scheduled to receive the awards Saturday during a ceremony at 1st MSOB Headquarters at Camp Pendleton.
Mote and Manoukian, who also served in Iraq, were assigned to Marine Special Operations Team 8133 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom when they came under intense enemy fire Aug. 10, 2012, from an Afghan uniformed police officer attacking from inside the perimeter of their tactical operations center.
According to reports, Manoukian, the team commander, ordered his Marines to maneuver to safety as he engaged the enemy. Manoukian courageously drew heavy fire on himself until he fell mortally wounded.
Mote, an explosive ordnance disposal technician, also was killed while drawing fire away from his fellow Marines, saving their lives.
Manoukian's father, Socrates "Pete" Manoukian, a Santa Clara County Superior Court judge, said he received confirmation of the Navy Cross honor a few weeks ago.
"It's all so overwhelming," he said. "Matt never said much about what he was doing in the Marine Corps."
Pete, a Los Altos Hills resident, said he learned only after Matt was killed about the extent of his son's service on behalf of the Iraqis and Afghans – work that included restoring order, providing safety for civilians, training local security forces and rebuilding infrastructure. Matt made friends with the locals and learned Pashto, one of the official languages of Afghanistan.
Pete heard a story about his son watching children play soccer in an area made safe by the Marines. The person next to Matt said, "You guys did this."
"He did what he loved to do," Pete said. "I miss him every day – we're very proud of him."
Major Gen. Mark A. Clark, the commanding general of the Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, was scheduled to present the awards.
The Navy Cross is the second-highest valor award, second to the Medal of Honor, and must be approved by the Secretary of the Navy before being awarded. Manoukian and Mote became the third and fourth Marines in the Special Operations Command's seven-year history to receive the Navy Cross, and the 15th and 16th Marines in Marine Corps history to receive the distinction.
For Matt, the honor is the latest in a long line of accolades, including two Purple Hearts, two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals and a Combat Action Ribbon with one gold star.
"Capt. Matthew Patrick Manoukian will never be forgotten, and his sacrifice will live on forever in the hearts of all who cherish freedom," the Manoukian family said in a statement.
For more information on Matt's life, visit the family's website tribute at captainmattmanoukian.com.


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Pittsburgh -- American Eagle Outfitters announced plans to open a series of vertically owned and operated-stores in Mexico, with the first location set to open on February 20, 2013, in Mexico City.
The store will be located in the Perisur's shopping center, a mall located in the south part of Mexico City. Each AEO store will include an Aerie presence either in shop-in-shop or side-by-side form.
"Mexico presents an exciting market opportunity for AEO, where we have evidence of strong brand acceptance through the positive response to our Mexico-specific e-commerce site, which we launched in fall of 2012 bringing a multi-channel experience to our customers," said CEO Robert Hanson. "We plan to open six company owned stores this year, and to profitably scale the business over the next several years. We view Mexico as an important launch that will drive our longer-term approach to global expansion."
In 2012, American Eagle Outfitters successfully licensed stores in Japan, Israel and Poland and continues to grow its presence in the Middle East. American Eagle Outfitters is currently present in 13 countries and ships online to 77 countries internationally.


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Is Kanye West America's biggest rock star?
"I'm the No. 1 rock star on the planet," Kanye West once told Time magazine -- and you know what, he might just be in the discussion.
West, who plays the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Saturday, is beloved and berated for the same reasons, a man who has a filter-sized hole in his filter, inspiring jaw-dropping reactions in the incredulous rest of us. He is unfailingly honest, unvarnished, living a life without a harness — and really, who wouldn't want to strut like that, even for a day? Kanye lives without fear of reprisal.
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Not being subject to government service is a condition for ordination as a bhikkhu. I was wondering how being subject to military service relates to this? I am in the "reserve" (I will be called if there is a need), in the same way, as far as I know, as every healthy male here in Brazil who isn't in the army. My knowledge about these military obligations is quite limited, I was wondering if anyone have any advice on this matter, as these things should be quite similar in different countries.
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Get Fit with Jillian Michaels
"The focus on celebrity moms and post-baby weight-loss has ballooned in the past decade," says Claire Mysko, a body image expert and author of Does This Pregnancy Make Me Look Fat? Even Janice Min, editorial director of The Hollywood Reporter expressed her jealously of so-called "momshells." Don't compare yourself to people whose job includes prancing around in a bikini. "They are paid to look good; that is their livelihood," says Mysko. They have access to things that most of us don't, like trainers and nutritionists, not to mention plastic surgeons. "And many of the images of celebs are photoshopped," adds psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig, Ph.D.
Like really, really different. When you have a baby, your life — from the way you spend your time to how you approach your marriage — will never be the same. "You have less energy and less time when you become a mother," says Ludwig. "Life will never be like it was so you have to learn how to adapt." Your body is part of that huge change. "In reality, it's unlikely that you will ever get your original body back after having a baby. Even if you get back to the exact same weight, things are permanently changed," says Mysko. So forget about who you used to be and start focusing on the perk of who you've become — an awesome mom.
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Is Cogen's career finished? Not necessarily, expert says
PORTLAND, Ore. - Multnomah County Chair Jeff Cogen has landed in some hot water - boiling really - over his admitted affair with a county employee.
His fellow commissioners want him out, but at this point he is determined to keep his job. On Thursday, he made it clear that he has no intention of resigning.
But is Cogen's career effectively over? Will he have a future in politics?
We talked to a public relations expert, Brian Berger, to find out what Cogen's options are at this point. How should Cogen have handled the scandal? Where does he go from here?
Berger said like scandal-scarred politicians before him, Cogen has got to take control of this story. Celebrities and politicians who have fallen from grace can rise again. Whether it's been Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, Bill Clinton or Alec Baldwin, eventually they have been embraced again by the public.
"We live in a very forgiving society," Berger said.
Berger said even if Cogen were recalled, he could come back swinging.
"You look at Sam Adams, you look at other people who have survived controversy - absolutely," he said. "(But) he does need to earn the public's trust back."
Berger has numbers to back him up - specifically poll numbers that show former New York governor Eliot Spitzer (an admitted connoisseur of prostitutes) is leading the race for New York City's comptroller.
Berger said Cogen will have to do a bit more talking to get into that kind of position.
"Most times when crises arise, people don't get in front of it," Berger said. "In other words, they let the media shape the story. And that's what's happened here - the media has shaped the story."
Cogen might take a page from Anthony Weiner, who recently called a press conference to let folks know they should expect more scandal. Weiner, by the way, now has a majority of voters saying he deserves a second chance.
The bottom line, said Berger, is that Cogen needs to consider how much he is willing to put forward.
"If you just do the right thing and you're honest and you get out in front it, I think people will forgive you," he said.
Something else that Weiner and Spitzer have going for them is that there was no investigation into whether they misused public funds, which is what Cogen is facing. The result of that criminal investigation into Cogen's activities will definitely play a role in his political future.


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A Study of Persons With Gout Who Do Not Respond to or Are Allergic to Conventional Therapy
This study has been completed.
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First received: March 24, 2004
Last updated: May 31, 2013
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This is a randomized, open-label, multicenter, parallel-groups study of multiple intravenous doses of Puricase, administered intravenously, in 40 patients with symptomatic gout. Subjects must wash out of any uric acid-lowering agents for one week before being dosed, and must refrain from using such agents throughout the study.
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Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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Subjects to be included in the study are:
- Outpatients of either gender, age 18 or older
- Diagnosed with symptomatic gout refractory to conventional therapy or unable to tolerate conventional therapy (for example: having one or more tophi and/or having experienced a gout flare within the previous 6 months and/or having chronic, gouty arthritis)
- Hyperuricemic: screening serum uric acid must be >=8 mg/dL.
- The patient must be willing and able to give informed consent and adhere to visit/protocol schedules (Consent must be given before any study procedures are performed)
- Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test and must use an approved birth control method during their participation in the protocol. Such methods include oral, injectable, or implantable contraceptives; IUDs and barrier contraceptives in combination with spermicide
Exclusion Criteria:
Subjects to be excluded are those for whom any of the following apply:
- Unstable coronary artery disease or uncontrolled hypertension
- History of end stage renal disease requiring dialysis
- History of liver disease, as defined by baseline serum transaminase elevation >3X the upper limit of normal in the absence of any other known cause
- Organ transplant recipient requiring immunosuppressive therapy
- Concurrent use of prednisone at a dose >10 mg qd (or equivalent) at or within one week before dosing
- Concurrent use of uric acid-lowering agents
- Prior treatment with Puricase® or other recombinant uricase
- An acute gout flare within one week prior to first treatment with Puricase® (exclusive of chronic synovitis/arthritis) requiring use of medication which violates the protocol
- glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
- A history of anaphylactic reaction to a recombinant protein or porcine derivatives
- Lactation
- Has taken an investigational drug within 4 weeks prior to study drug administration or plans to take an investigational agent during the study
- Known allergy to urate oxidase or PEGylated products
- Has any other medical or psychological condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, might create undue risk to the patient or interfere with the patient's ability to comply with the protocol requirements
Contacts and Locations
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00080210
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00080210
|United States, Alabama
|Spain Rehabilitation Center
|Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35294
|United States, California
|University of California, San Diego
|La Jolla, California, United States, 92037
|United States, Illinois
|University of Chicago Dept of Medicine
|Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637
|United States, Kentucky
|Graves Gilbert Clinic
|Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States, 42101
|United States, Maryland
|Center for Rheumatology and Bone Research
|Wheaton, Maryland, United States, 20902
|United States, New York
|North Shore University Hospital Division of Rheumatology
|Manhasset, New York, United States, 11030
|United States, North Carolina
|Duke University Medical Center
|Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27710
|United States, Oregon
|Oregon Health & Science University Arthritis & Rheumatic Diseases
|Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239
|United States, Pennsylvania
|Pride Clinical research Associates
|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15219
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Savient Pharmaceuticals
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Sundy JS, Becker MA, Baraf HS, Barkhuizen A, Moreland LW, Huang W, Waltrip RW 2nd, Maroli AN, Horowitz Z; Pegloticase Phase 2 Study Investigators. Reduction of plasma urate levels following treatment with multiple doses of pegloticase (polyethylene glycol-conjugated uricase) in patients with treatment-failure gout: results of a phase II randomized study. Arthritis Rheum. 2008 Sep;58(9):2882-91. doi: 10.1002/art.23810.
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|NCT00080210 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|March 24, 2004
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|May 31, 2013
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elevated uric acid
Elevated serum uric acid level
Symptomatic gout
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Joint Diseases
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Rheumatic Diseases
Purine-Pyrimidine Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Metabolic Diseases
Uric Acid
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Protective Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
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Control of MRSA in Nursing Homes: Decolonization vs Standard Precautions
This study has been completed.
University of Lausanne Hospitals
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Bellini Cristina, University of Lausanne Hospitals
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First received: June 4, 2010
Last updated: May 22, 2014
Last verified: May 2014
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Detailed Description:
The purpose of this study is to determine the better approach between the currently procedure (i.e. standards precautions) and a reinforced strategy to control MRSA transmission in the institutionalized population of nursing homes in Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
|Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
|Other: intervention
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Official Title:
|Universal Screening and Decolonization vs Standard Precautions for Control of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in Nursing Homes: a Cluster, Randomised Controlled Study.
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MedlinePlus related topics: Germs and Hygiene MRSA Nursing HomesU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Bellini Cristina, University of Lausanne Hospitals:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- To determine the change in prevalence of MRSA carriage among residents of each Nursing homes group at the end of the one study year [ Time Frame: 1 year ]in each control and intervention nursing home: MRSA screening of all residents of nursing homes of Canton Vaud, at baseline and 1 year later, in order to compare MRSA prevalence changes at nursing homes levels
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- To determine the effectiveness of the reinforced strategy to prevent MRSA infection, compared to the standard strategy [ Time Frame: 1 year ]In a subpopulation of all nursing homes residents (10% of the whole population), recording of all microbiologically documented MRSA infection, according to nosocomial infection definitions of the Center of Diseases Control (CDC) of Atlanta.
|Study Start Date:
|June 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|December 2011
|Primary Completion Date:
|December 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
No Intervention: Standard Precautions
control arm, standards precautions for all residents living in the nursing home of control arm, including MRSA carriers
Intervention arm, standards precautions for all residents living in nursing homes of intervention arm, and topical decolonization for MRSA carriers, including environmental disinfection
Other: intervention
5 days topical decolonisation including nasal mupirocin tid, chlorhexidine mouth wash tid, chlorhexidine body wash once daily.
Daily direct resident's environmental disinfection during decolonisation.
Other Name: topical MRSA decolonisation and environmental disinfection
Detailed Description:
MRSA carriage among nursing homes residents of Canton Vaud, Switzerland, is increasing, despite use of standard precautions. Recommendation to prevent MRSA transmission in long term care facilities are lacking. We aim to reinforce the current infection control strategy by general MRSA screening of institutionalised residents and decolonisation of MRSA carriers. Because the uncertainties in the impact of this reinforced strategy, we aim to compare this action to the policy actually applied.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- all nursing homes of canton Vaud, Switzerland, that give the consent of participation
Exclusion Criteria:
- refusal to participate
Inclusion criteria for decolonisation in intervention nursing homes:
- all MRSA positive residents living in a Nursing Home included in the intervention group
Exclusion Criteria for decolonisation:
- residents that refuse to be screened or refused the decolonisation
- life expectancy shorter of 7 days
- known intolerance of disinfectant/ topical antibiotics used in the protocol
- active MRSA infection
- asymptomatic MRSA bacteriuria
- stage IV wound (according to National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel)
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01138462
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|all nursing homes of canton Vaud
|Canton de Vaud, Canton Vaud, Switzerland
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Lausanne Hospitals
|Study Director:
|Giorgio Zanetti, MD
|University Hospital of Lausanne, Switzerland
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Bellini Cristina, MD, University of Lausanne Hospitals
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01138462 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
Protocole 96/10
|Study First Received:
|June 4, 2010
|Last Updated:
|May 22, 2014
Keywords provided by Bellini Cristina, University of Lausanne Hospitals:
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Nursing homes
Infection Control
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Staphylococcal Infections
Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
Bacterial Infections
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
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Far Eastern to halt local investment as payback for MOEA
Douglas Hsu, chairman of the Far Eastern Group, yesterday announced the temporary suspension of all the group's Taiwan investments to protest the recent government decision to allow an extraordinary meeting of SOGO Department Store shareholders.
"We'll suspend all of the group's investments in Taiwan. We'll also engage in self-help measures and take to the streets," Hsu said, responding to the Ministry of Economic Affairs' (MOEA) move to grant the request of the interim managers of Pacific Distribution Investment Co. that an extraordinary SOGO shareholders' meeting be held to elect new board members.
The MOEA made the announcement on May 4 and asked that the meeting be held within three months.
Far Eastern Department Store fell 4.35 percent to NT$31.9 on the Taiwan Stock Exchange yesterday, on investors' fears that the retail giant may lose SOGO, one of the island's most profitable department stores.
The Far Eastern Group had injected capital into Pacific Distribution, whose capital stood at NT$4.01 billion. With the capital injection, Far Eastern Department Stores and Far Eastern New Century had stakes of 56 percent and 43 percent in Pacific Distribution, respectively for total ownership of 99 percent of the company.
Pacific Distribution, meanwhile, holds a 78.6-percent stake in SOGO. Indirectly, Far Eastern Department Store has a 44-percent stake in SOGO.
But the MOEA has invalidated Far Eastern's capital injection into Pacific Distribution, leaving SOGO's ownership in limbo. Both Far Eastern Department Stores and Pacific Distribution lay ownership claims to SOGO.
"The ownership dispute of SOGO is still being fought in court, and the legality of the interim managers of Pacific Distribution is in question," Hsu said. "In granting the request of the interim managers that a SOGO shareholders' meet be held, the Commerce Department of the MOEA has gone beyond its jurisdiction."
Also yesterday, Far Eastern Department Stores issued a statement protesting the MOEA's move, saying that the election of SOGO's board, headed by Chairperson Huang Ching-wen, has been affirmed in a civil lawsuit and that the MOEA has no right to allow anyone to have it invalidated or changed.
The statement also criticized the MOEA for allowing the SOGO shareholders meeting, since the ministry's invalidation of Far Eastern's capital increase is still being reviewed at the Taipei High Administrative Court.
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LOL yeah some, and several
I did a couple of years uni (law) but never did the stage where you have to work for peanuts to aquire experience
besides that work was to busy at that moment (and way to well paid) to keep going to uni 2 days a week, seeing as i charge $ 225 starting rates an hour those days
Of course I got bored with the work (sorta burned out) and decided to "do something else"
Do i regret ? no, do I wish I made the money I did ? yes, did I spend it all ? sorta, i was married a few times and started on the internet when it was still "somethign only weirdos get involved in" and subsequently you lost money in that rate as well
So yeah I never finished high school because I was bored, then did a couple of years uni, (after entree exam) and decided that working for free was not my cup o tea and now I am working for free (well it didn't start out that way but.....)
(looked it up, according to the years I've done and the results I got, I would be allowed to do a masters, so I assume that makes it bs level)


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Ready. Set. Blog.
Have you guys heard about Project Food Blog? Think Next Food Network Star meets The Bloggies. FoodBuzz has set out to identify the next great food blogger through a series of challenges. What's in it for the winner? A special feature on Foodbuzz.com and a cool $10,000 in cash. Not bad, huh?
I've decided to throw my hat into the ring for this competition. Of the over 4,000 featured publishers on Foodbuzz, over 1,800 are participating. And only 400 will make it through this first round!
Food Buzz has challenged all of us who are participating to write a post that defines who you are as a food blogger and why you have what it takes to be a food blog star.
I started thinking about who I am as a food blogger. I think my blog name says it all. After Hubby and I moved from a 3-bedroom house in Ohio to a ~700 square foot one bedroom condo in Boston, I decided that I like to bake. A LOT. I honestly rarely baked when we lived in Ohio… I guess something about that tiny little Boston kitchen got me motivated.
I started out baking just once a week. But as I started to challenge myself more and more, my addiction grew and grew. These days when someone asks me how often I bake, I tell them anywhere from 2-5 times a week. I seriously start getting a twitch when it's been a few days since I was baking and it's always the first thing I want to do after vacation or a long day at work.
I love to bake for people. When someone comes to visit I always make sure that I find out what kind of desserts they like and whip something up for them. I even make exceptions to my strict no-repeats rule for guests. I think baking is one of the most thoughtful things you can do for someone.
As my blog started to grow, I started to improve on my photography skills. I wanted my photographs to fully represent the awesomeness of the recipes I was trying in my kitchen. I am continuing to learn more about lighting and exposure, but I've definitely come a long way.
Sometimes people ask me why I blog. And as cliche as it sounds, it really is because of you guys. Obviously, Hubby and I get to enjoy the food that comes out of our kitchen, but I really love hearing from you guys. Whether it's through a comment, an email, or a note on Facebook, it really does make me feel all warm and fuzzy to know that you guys trust me enough to try the recipes I post on here or to ask for advice.
Now on to the big question of this challenge. Do I have what it takes to be the next food blog star? I absolutely have what it takes. It's been 1118 days since I hit publish for the first time. In the begining, I used cake mixes from a box and took short cuts whenever I could. I was learning how to cook and bake. And I was bringing everyone along for the ride.
Because of this blog, I tackled my fear of yeast. After making some bread, pretzels, and cinnamon rolls, yeast doesn't even phase me anymore.
I've worked my way through 95 posts worth of cupcakes. That's a LOT of cupcakes.
I grew out of my cupcake phase and into my brownies and bars phase.
I tackled my first layer cake, then I tackled decorating a layer cake.
I've challenged myself to continue to try new foods and make things I've never made before.
I've tackled learning my way through some HTML code so that I can update my blog layout on my own.
At the end of the day, I have pushed myself through many challenges in the 1118 days since I started this blog. I am ready to face these 10 Project Food Blog Challenges head on. They can't be any more scary than yeast, right?
Voting for Project Food Blog will open to YOU on Monday, September 20th (don't worry, I'll be sure to remind you!)
Be sure to come check out my Project Food Blog profile where I answer these questions:
- Why did you start your food blog?
- What is the most rewarding thing about blogging?
- What is the most memorable meal or foodie moment?
21 Responses to "Ready. Set. Blog."
Great post! 😉 Love this blog.
Well, this is the first I'm hearing about it (I am not a food blogger, just a reader). And, I am excited to see more! Looking forward to it.
Good luck Jen, you'll have my vote! 🙂
Good luck Jen! It was great to finally meet you and get to know you this weekend. KA definitely inspired me and I plan on looking to your blog for inspiration in my new baking adventures!
Aww, good luck with it! Been reading your blog for a while now, and love all the recipes. I do have a question though … when a recipe call for just egg whites (or just egg yolks), what do you do with the other half of the egg that you're not using?
I feel wasteful if I throw it away, but I don't really know what else to do with it. It'd be great to know what you do! Thanks 🙂
I try to find a recipe that uses the other part of the egg. If I can't use it immediately, I store them in the fridge for a couple days. Egg whites are great in omelets!
Thank you for sharing you life with us. I am loving reading about everyone's life during this foodbuzz challenge. I posted my FBC blog yesterday. Check it out and let me know what you think.
You'r not alone! I'ma fellow contestant too:) blogging does change life in a good way for a lot of us:) lovely recipes and lovely photos! Good Luck with the contest!
Love your blog… just sent one super sweet vote your way! 🙂
Great post! Your photos are super gorgeous. I voted for you! =)
Good luck!
Check out my PFB post: http://www.foodbuzz.com/project_food_blog/challenges/1/view/503
I voted for you! You are such a dedicated baker/cook and all your stuff is delicious. 🙂
Great post! Your food looks amazing x x
P.S You can see my entry here:
I plan on going to Boston in October, do you recommend any restaurants?
Voted for you and good luck with PFB 🙂
I would like to invite you to participate in my giveaway
Here is my entry for PFB http://www.foodbuzz.com/project_food_blog/challenges/1/view/668
I voted! Your blog rocks, thanks!
Good luck with your adventure and you definitely have my vote 😉
I'm curious, where in Ohio did you move from? I grew up in Northwest Ohio.
Great photos always draw me to great sites…yours is one of them! Best wishes to you…and I'm happy to share my vote with you. 🙂
nutmegnanny – Hubby and I lived in Cincinnati for 3 years prior to moving to Boston. We loved it there and plan to go back when kids come into the picture.
Jane Ko – feel free to email me and we can chat more about what part of town you'll be in. I can recommend some restaurants for you.
Yey – awesome post. I have logged in my vote and hope you make it through to the next round.
I dont know why I have not reading your blog all the time! Love it! Just voted! 🙂
hey ya! you have a lovely blog here. Stumble upon your blog through foodbuzz. 🙂 I voted for your blog. hope that helps. Good Lucky !!!! feel free to drop by!!
have a lovely weekend
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The Henry County Biggest Loser Contest has come to an end for 2011. We thank everyone, North Central District Health Department, Henry County Extension Office, Henry Christian Church, and the contestants for participating in the contest.
Remember to continue to strive for the healthy lifestyle to make a difference in our community.
A total of 610.8 lbs were lost in our community. Henry County, give yourself a pat on the back.
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This letter is for all the people that have had flowers, vases and wreaths stolen from a loved one's gravesite. It's as if we haven't had enough grief after losing someone that they add to the agony by taking these items. You will have to answer for these deeds on judgment day and hopefully you will think before you do this again!
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Touring Bikes
At first glance touring bikes looks just like a racer due to the dropped handlebars. Then you notice the mudguards, the rear carrier, a third chainring, bigger rear sprockets, cantilever brakes, slightly wider tyres … remove or change some of these and what you have is not very different – only the frame must be a bit stiffer and the back wheel stronger, since they need to support the weight of luggage in addition to the rider.
Contrary to what some may allege, those features do not make the touring bike that much slower. Between racing bikes and the sportier touring bike variants, known as audax bikes or fast tourers, such differences virtually disappear.
Compared with the trekking bike or hybrid, the obvious difference is a dropped handlebar. You'll also get a slightly slimmer tyre (commonly 28 or 32mm) that's more efficient on tarmac but still usable on gravel, an equally stable but often lighter (since more expensive) frame, but same wide-range gears and powerful brakes – although the latter are not quite so easy to operate from dropped handlebars.
Dropped handlebars put the handgrips further from the saddle, bringing a bit more bodyweight over the pedals and slightly reducing wind resistance without even using the dropped part. The riding position is like that of a dropped bar fitness bike, making it easier for you to work a bit harder - which is useful on climbs - whilst the choice of hand positions relieves fatigue over long distances.
Unfortunately, the combination of dropped handlebars with sensible tyres, mudguards and a rear carrier is something the marketing folk can't quite get their heads around, so touring bikes are rarely flavour of the month.
You've got to be well into bikes to appreciate these features, so there isn't a lot of choice and none at all in the lower price brackets.
In many shops you'll not find a single tourer on show and you may be persuaded to buy something else. That's a shame, because this is a tremendously useful and versatile kind of bike. If you've room for only one, this bike will haul shopping as well as touring loads, handle mild off-road surfaces as well as tarmac and go almost as fast as a racing bike when stripped for such action!
So much for the racy, audax bike end of the touring bike spectrum. At the other extreme, an expedition tourer may be more akin to a mountain bike. Indeed, early mountain bikes were often fitted with luggage carriers - some also with dropped handlebars - for long trips into remote places on unpaved roads.
Since any kind of bike could be used to explore, just as any kind could be pressed into service for the journey to work, it's hard to say that such and such isn't a touring bike. A trekking bike is essentially a flat bar, shorter-distance, more relaxed touring bike variant.
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LOS ANGELES -- Still just 23 years old, Madison Bumgarner already is a two-time World Series champion. If he keeps pitching as he did Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, Bumgarner could soon add a few individual accolades to the resume.
Coming off a strong spring, Bumgarner was masterful through eight innings of a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving up just two hits and striking out six.
"That kid, he's special," manager Bruce Bochy said. "You could tell he really was on top of his game."
Said catcher Buster Posey: "He was in control from start to finish."
After a second-inning double by Andre Ethier, Bumgarner retired 18 consecutive Dodgers. Five of the outs came on strikeouts, and Bumgarner took advantage of the cool, still night, repeatedly getting the Dodgers to fly out meekly.
A.J. Ellis broke the streak with a two-out double to right in the eighth, but Bumgarner came right back, freezing pinch hitter Nick Punto with a two-strike fastball on the outside corner.
"That's the best I've felt in a long time," Bumgarner said. "It feels good to get started on a good note."
Like fellow left-hander Clayton Kershaw a day before, Bumgarner was in the middle of the game's scoring outburst, too.
The Giants had taken an early lead when Joaquin Arias, making a rare start at first base, followed fourth-inning singles by Posey and Hunter Pence with one of his own. With Arias on third and Andres Torres on second in the seventh inning, Bumgarner hit a one-out chopper to short.
Justin Sellers, starting because All-Star Hanley Ramirez is on the disabled list, threw wide of home plate. Arias scored on the throw, and Torres made it 3-0 when he raced home after seeing that right-hander Ronald Belisario wasn't covering on the play.
"You put the ball in play and good things happen," Bochy said. "Those were some nice insurance runs."
The Giants had 10 hits in their first look at Korean left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu, including two apiece by Angel Pagan, Pence and Arias. Four double plays limited the damage, but on this night, Bumgarner needed just one run.
Bochy often gets a glare from Bumgarner when pulling him from games, but the decision was an easy one Tuesday after Bumgarner reached 101 pitches, 76 of which were strikes.
In his first appearance as the official closer, Sergio Romo mimicked his final appearance of the 2012 season, ending the game with a called third strike.
"I've been itching at the bit since my last start," Lincecum said Tuesday. "I'm going in with a level head and a lot of optimism right now."
Lincecum had a scattered spring, throwing one important session in a batting cage because of rain and then missing two starts with a deep blister. But on the eve of his 2013 debut, he said he is healthy and coming off a bullpen session "that went really well."
"The confidence is high," Lincecum said. "Which is good. I'm really excited. Let's see what happens."
Lincecum has dominated the Dodgers. Amid last year's 10-15 mark and 5.18 ERA, Lincecum was 2-1 with a 2.63 ERA in four starts against the Dodgers. He struck out 27 hitters in 24 innings.
In all, Lincecum is 7-5 with a 2.81 ERA in 19 career starts against the Dodgers.
"You rise to the occasion here because you've got the rivalry," he said. "Playing for the giants, Dodger blue is obviously going to get you a little more riled up."
"I thought I'd get better today, but it got worse," Belt said. "I have no energy. I don't know what this is."
Belt said he wasn't sure if he would be able to start Wednesday's series finale.
"It's a shame, really," Bochy said. "He was coming off a great spring."
wednesday's game
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