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Hold your loved ones extra tight tonight; this week a family in Athens, Georgia lost a father to a tragic accident. Christopher Tyler Evans was taking his sons to see Santa. His wife, Sabrina, was driving the family when another driver crashed into their car. Sabrina and her sons weren't seriously hurt, but Christopher was killed. It was their wedding anniversary.
It's just incredibly sad. The Evans' children were just 5 and 7 years old. They were also looking forward to celebrating their birthdays on the 21st and 23rd of December. December was supposed to be an exciting month filled with important milestones for this family. But this Christmas will be a painful one for the Evans family.
Will this ruin Christmas for the Evans brothers? That must be a question on Sabrina's mind right now. She's just lost the love of her life, which is awful enough for her. But now she has to shepherd two heartbroken little boys through this tragedy. They lost their father. How do you even begin helping your child to heal from that rift when you're in terrible pain yourself?
Not only that, the memory of the car crash that robbed them will always be tangled with memories of Santa and the holidays. So Sabrina has an almost inhuman task as a mother: Cope with this year's holiday, help her sons recover from their loss, and find a way to mark Christmastime in future years that celebrates the memory of Christopher while still respecting the pain the family feels at his absence.
Sabrina and her boys still have each other. And I hope they're surrounded by family and loved ones who can give them the support they need right now. My heart breaks for them.
How would you cope if you suffered a loss like this, especially around the holidays?
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And don't forget their Birthdays :/. Wow, I feel so bad for these kids :(. I can't even imagine!!
I lost my Daughter . and my 3 grandkids 7, 9, 14 was devastated . to Lose there mom,, right before Christmas,, I now the pain, cause my grandchildren live with me now,, I hate to see Christmas come each year,, my Daughter, their Mother will never be here to spend Christmas with us anymore.. I feel for these children and their Family,, May God hold them during this time . (:
Every person is different. This year will be very hard and painful for them. Please don't take this as heartless, that really isn't my intention, but one thing I do know from my own kids is that the bigger the deal you make of it, the bigger the deal it will be to them. I lost my Dad in a tragic death on December 20, 1999. Not on Christmas...December 20. My father always loved Christmas and I make sure to separate the two. It took a couple of years to learn to live with it (the pain never really goes away) but I won't let his death ruin something that was so special to our family...it would hurt him too much if I did.
my heart goes out to this family... i could only imagine how they will feel every year to come.. such a tragedy.. god be with them...
Losing a parent is bad enough, but to have it happen during the time when families are together, celebrating the birth of Christ, it is even harder. I honestly would be thankful that the boys were not lost as well, even though she did lose the love of her life. I would take comfort in the boys since through them her husband still lives. He also still lives in their memories and the times they shared with him, even though they are young.


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Of all the quarterback in the NFL, none are as animated as San Diego Chargers signal caller Philip Rivers. It's one of the things that polarizes even Chargers fans as you either love his fiery passion or you roll your eyes in disgust every time he gets hyper on the field or on the sideline.
We saw some of that animation on Sunday afternoon when his center failed to snap him the ball in time to avoid a delay of game penalty. Rivers eventually snapped the ball, but not before having what can only be described as an episode of uncontrollable spasming.
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One common misconception when it comes to the morbidly obese is the fact they did it to themselves and when they didn't wish to be overweight they wouldn't become. While this is nice in theory it isn't always legitimate in practice. There are certain medical conditions that can lead to a person being can not control the weigh they will gain. There are also environmental issues which will affect the weight of any person as well. It's ironic that in many cases alcoholics and drug individuals are treated and thought of with greater compassion than someone who's obese.
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They all come in a nice black tube packaging, and a lid is actually matching the shade of the pencil, which is very handy. I also like the fact that you don't need to sharpen these, you just need to twist to get more product out.
As you can see from the photo, the liner are relatively slim, so you can get a precise line, if you wish.
I personally really loved the formula, the pencils are soft and smooth, they don't drag the skin and glide on easily. The lasting power is also pretty impressive, but I don't have oily lids, and the the products usually do stay on me rather well in general.
Besides the staying power, I love the colours, the products live up to their name - Excess Intensity, the shades are very pigmented and lookRead More
I really love the (relatively) new range of Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipsticks which come in 15 shades and retail for £7.99.
I have three shades to show you: 755 Firefly, 825 Pink Brandy, 827 Bewitching Coral.
The main idea about this lipstick is that in contains 60% 'Elixir' treatment, which includes shea, avocado and aloe butters, and anti-oxidant white tea. As the result, it glides smoothly on the lips and, unlike many lipsticks, is not drying at all. In fact, I would even call it moisturizing.
I am sorry that Firefly looks so used, I completely forgot to take a photo before using it.
These lipsticks give a sheer (firefly) and semi-sheer (PB and BC) but vibrant and buildable colour. Firefly is the sheerest shade and it's a pretty natural shade for an every day look.
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These are tiny and you can see how they look like when placed in my hand. I actually really love the size because it's so easy to take the blush with you. But despite the size, it will take you forever to finish this product. You will need the smallest amount of these, especially when you have fair or light skin. I use just one or two dabs for both cheeks and that's enough!
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These come in 3 shades: Coral, Pink Oys Shell and Pink Opal. And I was given 2 shades to try and, as I liked them a lot – I want to share with you.
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I love both shades which I have, 02 Coral is a light shimmering pink which is just my kind of colour, it gives a sheer coverage and you can apply it on the go without a mirror as it is very subtle.
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Over the last few weeks, or months, I've noticed that invites to 10 and 25 player raids are now based on a player having the epic achievement and sometimes also a particular raid achievement. In terms of the epic achievement, was this Blizzard's intention, to create a new elite within the elite? Its not enough to have full epic gear, you now have to have epic gear at item level 213 or better (the epic achievement)? Its funny, because I remember raiding in Northrend when I only had maybe 2 bits of epic gear. I got invited to a guild, though it turned out, by a player who shouldn't have been inviting, but the same problem arose. No invites to raids because I didn't have the achievement, so I eventually left. Guess I'll just have to suck it up and get that achievement. I wonder if not having the achievement is also affecting player's ability to join good guilds? I wouldn't know as I prefer pugging my way through WoW for now.


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The Good: light weight, vibram soles, exchangeable soles, intuition liner (hello?!), fit, rigidity, walk/tour mode, and warm. Unbuckle these during touring and they feel like supportive slippers! Ski mode- great all mountain feel; capable of SL, GS, hop turns etc. Haven't been cold in -10 F and never have had clammy swamp feet after 30 non-stop runs, and I run hot.
The Bad: a little movement in the upper section of the boot in ski mode, creaky tour/walk mode. Toe buckle is almost useless.
Overall: One of the best AT/tech boots I have tried on and used. Walk mode seemed better and more silent in some Black Diamond AT boots, but fit was better in the Freedom SL. The bang for the buck is the included custom intuition liner. If I had to buy intuition's for another similar boot, it would have ended up costing more than just going with the Freedom SL. I feel like this is a great hybrid touring/all mountain/race boot that is great to ski, hike, and tour in. They're so comfortable that I don't get that "ahhhh" feeling when taking them off!
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This is by far the most versatile boot to hit the Freeride/Touring genre to date. It is stiff enough to handle the big lines, but light enough to not hold you back on the hikes and tours. The walk mode provides a great range of motion and because the boots natural position is ski mode, you do not have to worry about that untimely shift to walk mode while skiing. I just finished a 20+ mile traverse through the Talkeenta Mountains in AK (Bomber Traverse) in this boot and it nailed it! With over 10,000 feet of ascending and descending on the trip and major temperature swings, the boot handled it all with ease.
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Great photo Mike!
The Only Boot You'll Ever Need
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I've used this boot all season both at the resort and in the backcountry and have never put on a boot so versatile and comfortable. I've used it with both my Salomon Rocker2 115s/Dynafit Radical setup as well as my Volkl Mantras/Marker Dukes setup and it's great with both.
The walk mode is easy to use, the intuition liners are a huge addition (and warm), but the real highlight is how responsive they are in all conditions. I grew up racing so I require a solid boot that doesn't push through when I hammer a turn and these deliver the goods. From touring in the Presidentials to backcountry and resort days in Little Cottonwood Canyon/Alta, the Freedom SLs have continued to impress me.
If you're a strong skier looking for a boot that can go into the backcountry and hold up to the resort (with the DIN soles) this is the boot for you. I can't recommend it enough.
How does the freedom sl compare in flex...
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How does the freedom sl compare in flex to the maestral rs. They are both rated a 120 flex?
Paul Nanawa
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These are very different boots even though they are rated the same flex. Think of the Freedom SL as an Alpine boot that tours and think of the Maestrale RS as a touring boot that is really stiff.
I purchased a 27.0 in this boot but it's...
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I purchased a 27.0 in this boot but it's a tad bit tight before liner work. Do I up to a 27.5? Are 27.5 and 28 the same size? I'm confused because in a earlier question it seemed half sizes are the same as full sizes...right?? If I went from a 27 to 28 is that to big a change?
Paul Nanawa
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The 27.5 will be the next shell size up, so yes a 27.5 and 28 shell are the same. It sounds like the 27 is the right shell but the best way to tell is to do a proper shell fit.
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In ski mode
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Are the 26.5 and 27.0 truly the same boot,...
David Nesher
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Are the 26.5 and 27.0 truly the same boot, or does the 26.5 have a different liner? I ordered the 26.5, but if there is a 27.0 that would be ideal. Are you guys going to stock whole sizes in this boot?
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26.5 and 27 are the same shell. The difference is in the preformed liners. The "27" is premolded to a slightly larger foot although it is essentially the same liner as the 26.5. We won't have whole sizes since they are really just 1 boot at the half sizes and the difference is in the molding of the liner.
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Thoughts on how this boot compares to the...
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Thoughts on how this boot compares to the Cochise 130 and Pro Light? Fit? Flex? Walk mode range? Unique characteristics?
Picking up new boots next month, and the Cochise is the only AT boot I've been in so looking to compare the Freedom to familiar ground.
Stan M
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Fit is definitely different between all of the boots you list. I tried on all three and the Scarpa Freedom SL is the only boot that fit my foot without requiring boot work.
FYI, I have used Dalbello Virus and Garmont Mega Ride boots in the past (all with just molding the liners and no other boot work)
The most versatile boot on the market
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Hi Everyone,
Disclaimer first- I was closely involved in the design and testing of the Freedom boot series. My main goals with this boot were to have incredible fit with a low-volume shell, light weight, and high performance both in ski mode and in walk mode. We have achieved all of these in spades and I couldn't be happier with the final product. This boot was the talk of the Outdoor Retailer and SIA shows and is living up to the hype.
The Pebax shell feels like a smooth and even-flexing race boot. It barely changes it's feel when the temperatures fluctuate. The custom Intuition liner is super comfy and very warm, and that's coming from someone who has had cold toes for 30 years. In walk mode the ankle flexion is remarkable, and it's super-easy to switch from one mode to the other unlike many internal mechanisms on other brands.
This boot is equally at home charging in-bounds terrain as it is on a nice backcountry tour or 3000' bootpack. I have spent over 120 days in both the Pebax Freedom SL and the P/U Freedom and can honestly say it's the most comfortable boot line I've ever been in.
And finally, the fact that you can easily switch the soles to accomodate your aalpine bindings or tech-type bindings is a bonus. And there is NO flex in the connection of the sole to the shell. It's solid!
Be Safe and Ride On!
Chris Davenport
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It's still early but I managed to get a few days of touring and skiing in these. Fit out of the box was fine for me so I used them that way.
They tour very well with good range of motion. Between the buckles, the power strap and the touring catches the fit on the up has a lot of room for adjustment. The extra weight compared to a Maestrale RS was not significant for about 2000' of climbing.
I love the new powerblock cuff locking mechanism. It's a big improvement over previous Scarpa boots.
On the down I skied powder that gradually transitioned to a semi-supportive sun crust. Moving slow, dinged a rock or two. Even in the sun crust these boots have the strength to drive a 120 underfoot ski. Plenty of stiffness both forward and lateral without being overwhelming. Not quite like a Hurricane Pro but close enough. I felt like the power transfer from boot to ski was smooth and responsive.
Not much detail, I know. I've been waiting a long time for Scarpa to put tech fittings in their top of the line freeride boot. This will be my everyday ride this winter inbounds, bc and at work in the rockies and the chugach.
Are these boots actually rated as 120 or...
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Are these boots actually rated as 120 or 130 flex? I was under the impression that they were going to be 130s.
Carver Shaw
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These are rated as 120 flex.
Chris Davenport
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Yes, we call it a 120 but we all know that it's JUST a number. It skis better than many 130's that I've tried.
Do these come with alpine soles too or...
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Do these come with alpine soles too or just "Vibram Mountain Plus Tech sole blocks". If not how do you go about getting alpine soles?
Arthur Debowski
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They ship with the touring soles (Vibram lugged/Tech Fittings) and the alpine blocs are an after market upgrade.
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The Office Stylist
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Name: Sayeh of The Office Stylist
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Size: 300 square feet
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The Office Stylist is a multi-platform media brand based on the idea that we should live well at work. Offering readers daily tips on office style + fashion, along with the best tasty snacks to keep at your desk to chic office supplies and ways to transform your personal workspace, Sayeh shares what you need to know to live well at work — wherever work is.
How would you describe your office?
In three words I'd say my office is modern, inspiring and definitely clean. In order for me to work easily and efficiently, I have to be in an open, bright and most importantly, clean space.
As far as the decor, I love modern furniture mixed in with glamourous and exotic accents. The two types of design styles mixed together make the space what it is. I dressed the space in my favorite color combo, black and white, along with some blue accents in pieces on the bookcase. I like to change things around a lot and that includes the office decor, but I also don't want to spend a fortune every time I do so. That's why I have the accent pieces as things I can easily change, the most easy being the desk accessories and supplies on my desk. If I get bored of having the black and white on my desk, I'll switch it out for some bright green supplies.
Most important thing of all, I LOVE where I work.
In terms of layout and organization of your work space, what are specific details that you're particularly proud of?
My desk setup is something that works great and I get tons of good feedback on. It's setup with a monitor that connects to my laptop, which sits on top of a cable box, and the cablebox manages the cord mess. I am alway on the go so a desktop computer wasn't a good option for me. Having my home office setup this way allows me to easily unplug the monitor and take my laptop with me wherever I need it. The usual cord mess that comes with having any type of workspace is well hidden, and the overall function of this works great.
What's on your desk/computer desktop at this moment?
I like to keep things simple and clean, and also have at least one thing that inspires or motivates me. In this case it's my LA Weekly award, everything else on my desk is there for function and style. On my desk: My LA Weekly award, Apple Cinema Display, diamond ring paperweight, crystal lamp, desk pen, mirrored pencil cup holder, keyboard, mousepad, mouse, paperclip box, and mini Eiffel tower.
Any tips or advice about office décor, layout or organization?
Three easy things to adjust for a quick office design fix are your cord setup, desk layout and printer setup. You can have a well designed office space but if you have a visible mess of tangled cords it can be a real eye sore and essentially ruin the work you put into the space.
Get a Bluelounge Cable Box like the one I have pictured in my office, or some type of cable organization to tame the cord mess you have. Next, take a good hard look at your desk and tell me what you see. Is it a mess, covered with family photos, topped with unused or broken office supplies? If so, you need to do some serious cleaning. What I always tell people is that if you don't use something EVERY day, it doesn't belong on your desk. Adding in some pieces of inspiration, along with modern or cute office supplies also helps.
Now with your printer setup, make sure you never have your printer on your desk. It may seem some what convenient but its actually a distraction and too big (even the smallest printers I've seen) to be on your desk. Move your printer to an area either below your desk, or in a cabinet so that its out of the way, and in its own place. I use a printer cabinet from IKEA, so you don't even get to see the bulky multi-function printer that would otherwise ruin the look of my office.
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Nice and simple. I like it. :)
Beautiful space! Love how clean and airy feeling it looks.
Is that a partially recovered black office chair?
I have pretty much the same chair (not covered) and I've been thinking about making a cover for it (or having a cover made -- who am I kidding?).
Where did you get the decal chandelier? its an awesome idea!
I really appreciate your design aesthetic--I've always loved simple designs with bright accents. My friends always used to tease me because of how much black and white I buy, but it makes such a great starting canvas, and when your designs feel clean it just makes your life feel like it's more organized and less chaotic and stressful.
Plus, that chandelier detail is awesome.
I love it. It's so clean and modern. My favourite feature is the framed floppy disk! Now, THAT'S an antique! hahaha
I'm more for playful, colourful wall decor decals and the like of the sort featured @ wallmonkeys.com.
Just brightens a necessarily grey workday, I suppose.
The wall chandelier decal is a fabulous idea. I try to incorporate wall decals into many of my kids room decor and designs. They aren't just for sports anymore. I get custom wall decals from a company called Wall Monkeys http://www.wallmonkeys.com
White is right! For the stylish and the serene approach to your home office. I would suggest though that unles you have a maid to clean your keyboard, that you do select a different color as they can get very grubby, very quickly.
LOVE LOVE this desk! What is the name of it? I cannot find it on the IKEA website :(
I do want to have simple looking office. This inspires me to design my current office.
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Wow, I love that top office. The clear, modern and very white atmosphere just looks so sharp. I feel like I'd instantly be about 10 x's more productive with an office like this, haha. Great site, keep it up and thanks for the high quality and high motivation ;-)
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Wow.. Both the wife and myself find this setup just amazing. Love the abstract black and white theme. Will be thinking about this when building our new office. We are working from home.
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Ballsy is the right word for Benefit Cosmetics' latest video campaign, which debuts Wednesday. The video, dubbed "Real Men Don't Fake It," features a host of male characters -- some at the pool or beach, another in yoga class and another in a parking lot -- all in tight-fitting garments that display unusually large "packages." The women around them become unusually excited -- but, as it turns out, for a different kind of package.


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Initiate the Dialogue - Powered by 4 - January 1, 2012
Initiate the Dialogue
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Luke 11:1-13 Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples"...
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After Jesus says the Lord's Prayer, he spends a good bit of time explaining to the disciples how important it is for us to bring our requests to the Lord in prayer. And for this to happen, it requires us to initiate the dialogue and communication. "And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you" (vs. 9).
So how are you doing in the "dialogue with God" department? What's something Jesus showed you today about prayer? Tami W.
P.S. Happy New Year! Looking forward to all God has in store for each of us in 2012.
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You may remember those mean nurses poking your newborn in the heel and drawing blood for tests. You may not have realized at the time how many tests they would actually run and how revealing those test can be.
As technology has improved those newborn screenings can literally reveal hundreds of possible diseases – some that have current treatments and other that don't. But how much do parents really want or need to know about their days-old infants?
" 'Newborn testing identifies at least 3,400 babies with a disorder each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The programs generally have focused on well-understood medical conditions in which early intervention can make a difference in a baby's life. For example, the genetic disease phenylketonuria, or PKU, if left untreated, causes a protein to build up in the body and leads to brain damage. A special diet, including low-protein foods, can prevent it.' "
"Proponents of broader screening programs say early intervention in a disease can improve a child's life and might speed the development of treatments for rare diseases, where symptoms often don't appear until severe damage has occurred. Often there are few specialists knowledgable about rare disorders, and newborn screening can save families years of anguish searching for a diagnosis. Some parents also say the information is important to know for family-planning purposes."
"But critics say the additional tests may raise flags that lead to unnecessary further testing, or treatment, for babies who will not get sick. The tests can add big additional costs to the health-care system, they say. And some people are concerned about privacy, since stored blood-spot samples can be used by researchers. Some states give parents the ability to decide whether they want a child's specimens used for research purposes."
So what do you think? How much do you want to know? Do you want the option of not choosing to test? Do you not want to know? Do you only want to know diseases if they have a treatment for it or need to be treated right away?
How should these tests be used?
July 28th, 2011
12:47 am
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July 28th, 2011
7:27 am
"How much do you want to know?"
Only that my wife and the baby are healthy. The rest will take care of itself.
July 28th, 2011
7:51 am
Preach it Shaggy.
I wonder, though, how close we are to doing even more of these tests earlier in the pregnancy? For example, a couple wants a boy, finds out it's a girl at week 8 and decides to abort? Is that possible now? I have no idea. Just asking. I guess I have opened the can, but is that something we're comfortable with? It's not much more of a step between taking a blood sample for a test @ 1 hour old versus in the womb.
July 28th, 2011
8:33 am
Mean nurses? How are they "mean?" They're doing their job to benefit your child! OMG.
July 28th, 2011
8:45 am
Guess there's nothing wrong with knowing ahead of time and being prepared..I guess a lot has to do with the parents, some can handle having a child that has health problems, others would go crazy..
My exs neice was 40 when she got pregnant for the first time..So of course they ran a lot of test on her..When she was about 12 weeks, they told her that the babys brain was not developing and that if she kpt the baby, he would basically be brain dead..She chose to abort and most of his family disowned her after that..
@Miss Priss! Lay off Theresa..I'm thinking that the "mean" nurses was a figure of speech..A lot of us know that certain things are good for us, but the process to get it, isn't always fun or easy..
July 28th, 2011
8:58 am
Like anything else, parents need to stay educated themselves on what each of these tests is for. It gets very confusing. The PKU is so important and has saved many lives. But, the medical profession is famous for going overboard, so, I'm sure many of these tests are unnecessary. Just like immunizations. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended my 7yr have 25 injections by the age of 2. With my first, I just went along with what they recommended but when we were facing 25 injections, I looked closer into it. I decided not to have her immunized for chicken pox, pneumonia and a couple others.
July 28th, 2011
9:28 am
…the paranoia has returned – but , you were missed…
July 28th, 2011
9:28 am
@homeschooler, you may want to rethink the chicken pox vaccine. Although we all (at least those of us over a certain age) remember having chicken pox and being mildly ill, parents having "pox parties", etc, there are certainly complications up to and including death. A recent survey found chicken pox has been drastically reduced as a result of the vaccine, which means a child is much less likely to be exposed now. However, at some point, unless it is completely eradicated there will probably be exposure, and if it's as an adult, the complications are much more likely to be severe.
On topic, I believe that tests that can reveal a substantial (ie life-altering) problem that is treatable should be done. Any test that will not alter actions should not be done. In other words, let me know something's going on if I can do something about it, but don't let me know if it's just for knowledge's sake. Of course it's not that cut and dried in real life – you have variables such as rarity of disease / condition and cost of test to consider as well. However, I still hold firm on not doing it if it won't change anything.
July 28th, 2011
10:02 am
I would want to know all I could know so I could be more aware of things to keep an eye on. NOT helicopter over, not devote an hour a day to worrying about, not chart every BM, but general trends I need to bring to the attention of the doctor if they are germane to the problem.
July 28th, 2011
10:07 am
Welcome back! While not as long as yours, we did a long road trip with the kiddos to Oklahoma and back, and the boys were great! I was surprised they handled being cooped up in the car that well.
On topic-IF the test results can lead us to preventative measures or treatment that will make a big difference in health or quality of life for a child, then yes, I want to know. I like being prepared!
July 28th, 2011
10:29 am
I would rather know so I could prepare. If something showed positive then further testing would be done and I would want my child to get the best care they can, the sooner the better IMO. I haven't done all the vaccines recommended just the ones required for school. The others I decide if my child needs them or not.
July 28th, 2011
11:07 am
I had a parenthetical after the first sentence saying I don't really think nurses are mean so please don't yell at me about that. But I took it out deciding it wasn't necessary to explain but I guess it was. I'm a huge fan of nurses after having a brotherin the ICU for 10 weeks unable to walk. Talk or feed himsef. The nurses at emory were amazing. Also one of my favorite nurses is julie duncan at piedmont who teaches all their lactation and perinatal education and she is awesome. I also love the nurse practitioners at walgreens who take care of my colds and the nurse practitioners at my obgyns who are awesome.
July 28th, 2011
11:45 am
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July 28th, 2011
11:46 am
…"I also love the nurse practitioners at walgreens who take care of my colds and the nurse practitioners at my obgyns who are awesome".
You REALLY need to learn the3 difference between "nurses" and "nurse practitioners" – you have insulted a whole host of your constituents…
July 28th, 2011
11:55 am
re: chicken pox or varicella ( sp) vaccine. I am pretty sure you will have to have that one and perhaps others before college. We had the first varicella but not the second booster and it was a merry go round trying to get it, last summer.
My son HAD the chicken pox, so no issue. I would think it would be a hassle to have to catch up on all vaccines the summer before college but that might just be me. May be not all colleges require the full list of vaccines? This, I do not know.
They say it is more dangerous to get chicken pox as an adult.
July 28th, 2011
12:39 pm
I agree with those that have said that tests should only be done for diseases where knowledge could result in treatment.
There haven't been many comments on the privacy issues related to all these tests. I believe that parents should have to "opt-in" – to explicitly grant permission for sample retention and use in research – before the samples can be used. This would be a sea change from the current environment, where most parents are never told the samples may be used for research and objecting parents must "opt-out" if their state permits them to do so.
July 28th, 2011
1:01 pm
I'm not sure how much I'd want to know. I'm pregnant now, so this topic is pretty relevant for me. But when my baby is born, do I want to be able to enjoy him for a while, or do I want to be immediately scared and worried about some disease he may or may not ever develop symptoms for. I guess for me it would depend on what they are testing for.
And to add to the chicken pox discussion…I'd be more worried about shingles as an older adult. If you've never had the chicken pox, then you can't get shingles, which I understand is very debilitating. So, I'd recommend the vaccine. Personally, I've never had chicken pox, but I was vaccinated along with my first child when he started school in order to be sure I never get it.
July 28th, 2011
1:40 pm
TWG -I will try to do that tonight! All I have during the day now is my iPhone, so it's kind of a pain, but I'll be working on my home PC all night.
July 28th, 2011
2:10 pm
JATK…what did you guys do in Oklahoma? I do not think of it as a vacation destination but I do know some of the most delightful people there, as I have worked with many of them. Are your boys into cowboys? Did you go through Arkansas? That state has some pretty beautiful scenery too. I lived there, for a while, in HS but have traveled across the state, as an adult.
TWG…I have logged many mile on trips but most of them on Delta… LOL. While I have seen, poked around and enjoyed every single state, the long car trips have not been my cup of tea. I did those growing up and am glad that I did not have to repeat them with my own two. I do look forward to hearing about your trip.
I know this is OFF topic…anyone know much to do near Highlands/Cashiers NC? My sister and I want to take one more quick weekend trip and I have never been there. Is it a neat place?
July 28th, 2011
2:11 pm
July 28th, 2011
2:38 pm
Yes JATL …
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July 28th, 2011
2:46 pm
…Highlands/Cashiers in the summer is a "destination of choice" place – beautiful scenary and stuff to do (if you like antiqueing {sp}?). Usually HOT as blazes in the daytime (since you expect it to be cooler), and that should be double this year, though it usually cools off substantially in the evening, though, agian, this year may be an exception. You should have a great time…
July 28th, 2011
3:31 pm
I guess most people are missing the point. These metabolic tests are done so if there is an issue in many cases the diet can be change ASAP to prevent brain damage etc. It is done to give the baby/families the best possible outcome because if you wait until there are symptoms the damage already done is not reversible.
July 28th, 2011
3:36 pm
I would think that EVERY parent would want to know as much about their baby's health as possible. I had a preemie (7 weeks early) and I saw him with IV's, PIC lines, feeding tubes and lots of other uncomfortable things the 5 weeks he was in NICU. I didn't care how much it cost, I didn't care if every test was done "just to be on the safe side" I just wanted him to get strong enough to come home. BTW, after he passed a bloody stool (I know TMI, sorry) they did an XRAY "just to be on the safe side". He had Necrotising Enterocolotis, a potentially fatal intestinal infection. His lab work was normal and he showed no physical signs of it. It could have killed him in a matter of hours. For those who care, he is doing GREAT with no lasting health problems.
July 28th, 2011
3:40 pm
My husband and I made the personal decision last year during my pregnancy that we were not going to have any invasive tests (ie: CVS, amniocentesis, etc) due to the risk of miscarriage. The pregnancy went great, there was nothing amis on our sonograms, and my son was born kicking and screaming last July. Two 9's on his APGAR scores. We found out the next day that he has Down syndrome. To this day, I shudder at the possiblity of having found out during the pregnancy – would we have aborted? I really can't say. All I can say is I'm glad we didn't. My son is a wonderful addition to our family. Yes, he is slightly developmentally delayed, but he is healthy as a horse and a joy to have.
July 28th, 2011
3:40 pm
They are also taking a portion of the sample for a national DNA database maintained by the government. Any testing they do is just to further the profits of the medical industrial monopoly in this country. They really don't care about your child's health. If they did, they wouldn't be subjecting them to a dozen vaccines before they leave the hospital and before their delicate immune systems are prepared for such an assault. Western medicine lost its way along time ago when the AMA siezed control of the state houses and forced their monopoly priviledge down everyone's throat.
July 28th, 2011
3:46 pm
@Vicki, that's the reasoning behind PKU. However, the scope of the article is much broader than that.
July 28th, 2011
3:50 pm
@Lisa, I am so glad to hear your son is doing well. As a fellow veteran of the NICU (my daughter was in for 6 1/2 weeks, on the floor an additional 3 before coming home), I know exactly how you feel!!!
FWIW, my "baby" is now 14 and doing amazingly well. People who don't know her history have no idea that she went through anything abnormal.
July 28th, 2011
4:03 pm
Lisa, glad to hear that your baby is doing well..
I am very familiar with the NICU..I have a gret nephew that is now 15..He was born with Gastroschisis (intestine on the outside of his body)..When he was born, they gave him a 5% chance of living, today he is a happy, healthy teenager..
@Dinae..Bless you and your family..I guess until you are in that situation, you really don't know what you would do..I'm sure that your son is a wonderful boy..
July 28th, 2011
4:22 pm
@Diane, thank you SO much for sharing your story with us
@Momof2Girls, I'm so glad to hear that your "baby" is doing so well
@Becky, my neighbor's little girl was born with gastroschisis but hers was a mild case. She came home after 16 days in NICU after being told she would be there at least a month
July 28th, 2011
4:27 pm
The more you know, the better the odds are that your child will reach it's full potential. What parent wouldn't want that? Yes, total control of the results shouldvreside with the parent or guardian. Yes,costs must be contained, but IMO. Thebenrfits outweigh the problems
July 28th, 2011
4:28 pm
it seemed like a lot going on at the time but i'm glad the procedures are there. piedmont l&d rocks.
July 28th, 2011
4:31 pm
My friend was offered additional testing (above and beyond what the hospital offers) for her baby when they "banked" her cord blood. It was free, so she figured, "Why not?" The results came in, and her baby had a VERY RARE genetic inability to break down certain proteins. Since the parents were aware from the start, their beautiful baby girl was able to grow into a gorgeous, sweet, (vegetarian) young lady who must have her protein intake carefully monitored. She has a normal, healthy life expectancy. Had they not known, brain damage and/or death would have resulted. Some believe that many SIDS cases may be children with these unknown disorders who are being given food that is killing them. Who would choose to remain ignorant about that?!?
July 28th, 2011
4:58 pm
Yeh – they're mean as snakes – say ONE wrong thing, and they call CPS on you for "inappropriate relationship" – this garbage actually happened to me when I was preggo and getting prenatal care – AND after I gave birth. Nurses want to regulate our lives. They told me explicitly to STOP breastfeeding because "formula is better." I told her to go pound sand, and she left to report my attitude. I had a little chat with the doctor about liabilities, and never saw that idiot nurse again.
July 28th, 2011
5:10 pm
Theresa – You really need to provide more information. Newborn screening tests, which are referenced in the Wall Street Journal excerpt you included, are conducted around 48 hours after a baby is born from a blood sample taken through a heel prick. The screening tests are an invaluable tool for screening infants for rare metabolic and blood disorders so that early, life-saving treatments can be started. These tests have saved thousands of lives! Galactosemia,one of the disorders that Georgia has always screened for, for example, can kill a child within a month of birth – yet, treatment simply requires eliminating milk and milk products from the baby's diet.
Many of the bloggers have commented about PRE-NATAL genetic screening, which is NOT the same thing as the Journal excerpt refers to. Nor do these screening tests have anything to do with vaccines!
I encourage everyone to take a look at the State website, which describes the disorders that Georgia tests for (yes, the State pays for this at no cost to the parents). Follow-up care and treatment for any of these disorders is handled by Emory University at little to no cost to the parents. Here is the link:
July 29th, 2011
1:08 pm
@MJG -My FIL is in Oklahoma and has a house on Grand Lake. My two SILs and their families from California along with some Texas cousins convened there for a family reunion over 5 days. It was great, but roasting hot! Thank God for boats, lake, waverunners and pools! The boys had a blast! We're all going to try to do it every year. We all had fun and the drive was okay. We broke each way with a nightly hotel stop. Even with 2 hotel nights, road food and gas we saved $1000 by not flying! Flying would have only saved us 3 hours each way as well due to plane changes and the drive from OKC or Tulsa to the lake. I also loved getting to take eberything we could possibly want or need!
We saw lots of great scenery -tons of farmland and crop dusting planes, and the boys got to go over the mighty Mississippi and be in 5 states in one day (that was big for the 5 year old ;-)
July 30th, 2011
8:25 am
@ JATL sounds like you had fun! I drove to southern IL this summer, for a meeting myself. I was in GA, TN, KT and IL in one day. It was an 8 hour drive and if I had flown, it would have saved only 1 hour. I understand! They do love their lakes in the midwest. My husband once took our son to meet his brother at Lake Texoma for camping and fishing, It rained most of the trip. Not fun for them.
Glad you had a nice trip!
It is surprising you were able to save that much money driving. Usually, it is just under $400 r/t from ATL to Tulsa non stop and that would be $1200 for four of you? But I agree a road trip is MUCH easier when you can avoid the hassle of the airport. Did you go through NW Arkansas? I lived there in HS and know it is not far.
July 30th, 2011
4:25 pm
OOPS…my math was not good today: $400 times four is $1600…. sorry!


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Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre wasn't necessarily fond of current Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers when he was behind him on the depth chart. Favre notoriously scoffed at the notion that his was responsibility to mentor Rodgers while the two played together. Eventually, the Packers got tired of Favre's retirement indecisiveness and made the tough decision to move on from Favre and move forward with Rodgers.
But Favre does have a soft spot for Rodgers or an interest in Rodgers succeeding, at least this season. According to Anthony Biase, a field producer for NFL Network, Brett Favre told him that Aaron Rodgers is on his fantasy team.
Putting aside any ill feelings towards Rodgers for the sake of your fantasy football team might be a smart decision. Rodgers has completed 64.1% of his passes this season, thrown for 1,646 yards and 10 touchdowns.
In ESPN Leagues with standard scoring, Rodgers is the 8th highest scoring player with 100 points. Definitely a quality quarterback to build your fantasy team around. Favre has praised Rodgers recently though and even said that he'll shatter his records.
"Aaron has played extremely well, probably even better than anyone anticipated, but I knew he was capable of that and that's why they drafted him," Favre said, via ESPN. "Barring any injury he'll shatter everything I ever did there except for maybe consecutive games."
Classic… from our producer in Mississippi RT @AnthonyBiase: Brett Favre just told me he has Aaron Rodgers on his fantasy team
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Holy cow. That was hilarious. Brett Favre confirms that he has Aaron Rodgers on his fantasy team… and Danny Amendola has been "killing me"
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 20, 2013
'It is absolutely true [Aaron is my fantasy QB] and I have 27 minutes to set my team.' -Favre #NFLGameDay #FantasyFootball
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Jordan is the first Arab country to achieve the UN classification for its Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Team
23 May 2013 - Jordan's Civil Defense Urban Search and Rescue team (USAR) has achieved the UN classification as a heavy USAR team. This classification comes as a result of more than six years of continued cooperation between SDC and the Jordan Civil Defense that aimed at minimizing human loss caused mainly by earthquakes through building up JCD's capacity of searching and rescuing in urban settings.
JCD celebration 2013
Juerg_ZumsteinThrough SDC, Switzerland has been committed to providing capacity building for Jordan's USAR team to be fully equipped and ready in times of natural disasters.
The cooperation between SDC and JCD will be maintained after the end of the classification to ensure the team's sustainability, readiness, and effectiveness.<>
"The JCD Search and Rescue Team has shown a strong commitment for the achievement of the UN- INSARAG classification. It is the first team of an Arab country that has been classified with heavy strength in Urban Search and Rescue. I am proud of what has been achieved by the Jordan Civil Defense and would like to convene my congratulations to all participants. SDC in Amman is looking forward on the continuing cooperation with the Jordan Civil Defense." Beat von Däniken, SDC Regional Director.
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· In 1927 major earthquake hit Jordan damaging nearly all houses with more than one story in the city of Salt
· Current estimates predict a major earthquake in Jordan roughly every 100 years
· Amman, Zarqa and Irbid, the three largest cities of Jordan are located within an area of more not more than 30km from the fault line that house around 70% of Jordan's population.
· In 2001, Jordan and Switzerland signed a cooperation agreement in Disaster Relief and Preparedness that resulted in the classification of JCD Search and Rescue Team in May 2013.


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I'm Brooke. 25.This blog is a gratuitous amount of cars, kitties, and Daft Punk . I suppose I should say that I don't take credit for *most* of the pictures I blog. I'm just a Japanese car enthusiast that loves sharing beautiful cars.
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ESPN recently concluded an extremely arduous process of codifying the NBA's best 500 players. Our fellow TrueHoop family was highly involved in the process, sending in ballots, backing up their claims in the 5-on-5 series and explaining how certain elements weighed more heavily in their decision-making via video interviews which aired on the front page of the four-letter network's website this past week. From our perspective — being a proud member of the TrueHoop Network — we feel entitled to give a Carmelo Anthony-like tip-of-the-hat to ourselves for all of our efforts, as ranking 500 different players is not an easy task; however, we conversely feel that it is our job to specifically analyze those players we know best, and determine if their individual Top 500 rankings are accurate in order to further understand how we can get better for next year. Including current free agents, the Denver Nuggets saw a whopping 16 players make their way to the #NBArank list. Whether they managed to land in the right spot is up for debate. In Part 1 of this series we'll take a look at the Nuggets who landed outside of the Top 100. (more…)
After a fairly lengthy hiatus, Nuggets News is back. In our most recent installment, Kenneth Faried continues to operate in Beast Mode, Kenyon Martin wants "haters" to contract sexually transmitted diseases and Danilo Gallinari shows why he'll never be invited to participate on Dancing with the Stars. (more…)
OK I'll say it. China. Ugh, that word has slowly morphed into one of the most despised in my entire vocabulary. Every time I hear it, all I see is the Nuggets chances for success in the 2011-12 season dwindling right out the window, and for a die hard like me, that's the last image I ever want flickering in my head.
Timofey Mozgov and Kosta Koufos met up in the second phase of Eurobasket 2011, with Mozgov and Russia getting the best of Koufos and his Greek squad, 83-67. Still, the two most productive players on the court for either team that night played for the same team: the Denver Nuggets.
It's now been roughly two weeks since our last version of Nuggets News hit the stands. Since then Gary Forbes posted a new career high, Kenneth Faried and Jordan Hamilton met up in the Drew League finale and Timofey Mozgov found his inner Blake Griffin. (more…)
The 2011-12 NBA schedules were released early Tuesday morning in the event that an NBA season does in fact transpire next year. The Nuggets, as usual, will open up on the road against a heated division rival (Portland) on national TV. Two weeks later, Carmelo Anthony will return to Denver in a non-Nuggets uniform on November 16. The crowd reaction that night will likely be the best gauge to date of how the Nuggets fan-base feels in regards to Anthony's departure from Denver. Would you boo? Would you cheer? Would you — as I would — sit in silence, counterbalanced by an equal amount of appreciation and disappointment? Or would you simply, and nonchalantly, clap slowly just as you would any other player? (more…)
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Thursday, the deadline for Nene to re-sign with the Denver Nuggets officially expired and no deal was reached. Though Masai Ujiri and the rest of Nuggets' management feverishly attempted to cajole Nene into guaranteeing his services to the Nuggets organization for another handful of years similar to the deal he struck back in 2006, apparently Nene was not moved. Many believe this places the Nuggets in a somewhat precarious trench sandwiched between the grounds of stability and a total rebuilding of the franchise — at least until a new collective bargaining agreement is realized — but is it possible that this maxim is nothing more than an ostensible notion? Could the Nuggets be just fine without Nene's services? Or will losing Nene force the Nuggets to officially re-build? Most importantly, by forgoing the opportunity to extend his career with the Nuggets, what exactly did Nene say? (more…)
With the No. 22 pick in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft, the Nuggets have a lot of options to consider. Should we go big, regardless of what talent lurks at our selection, or should we simply take the best player in the draft discarding any specific team needs? Though I believe it would be in the Nuggets best interest to select the best available big man, there's no doubt that some of the most talented players hanging around at No. 22 will likely be wing players and point guards, therefore the Nuggets big board needs to take into consideration a combination of these two draft strategies. (more…)
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It was the finest defensive performance in a series that has been defined by Oklahoma City's domination on that end of the floor. For a few brief moments it was also a glimpse at the depth and balance that made Denver the NBA's top scoring team in the regular season. Nevertheless as we've seen five times in a row it simply was not enough.
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text: Table T9_1_4_9-1 2012 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities ReportsThis appendix provides detailed data tables for all measures analyzed for the 2012 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Reports. Tables are included for measures discussed in the main text of the reports as well as for other measures that were examined but not included in the main text. Table 9_1_4_9.1Adults who needed care, tests, or treatments in the last 12 month who sometimes or never found it easy to get the care, tests, or treatments, United States, 2008–2009 20092008Population groupPercentSEPercentSETotal 184.108.40.206.4Age18–4412.20.712.30.745–622.214.171.124.665 and over184.108.40.206.6GenderMale18.104.22.168.6Female184.108.40.206.5RaceWhite, single race22.214.171.124.4Black, single race13.61.014.11.1Asian, single race16.92.321.12.9NHOPI, single raceDSUDSUDSUDSUAI/AN, single raceDSUDSUDSUDSUMultiple races11.82.712.62.7EthnicityNon-Hispanic, all races8.00.48.90.4 Non-Hispanic, White7.00.47.70.5 Non-Hispanic, Black13.10.913.71.1Hispanic, all races126.96.36.199.1Family incomeaNegative/poor17.01.317.91.4Near poor/low13.50.912.11.0Middle18.104.22.168.8High22.214.171.124.5EducationbLess than high school12.20.914.71.2High school graduate9.50.710.00.6At least some college184.108.40.206.4Employment status, ages 18–64Employed188.8.131.52.5Not employed12.50.813.80.9Health insurance, ages 18–64Any private220.127.116.11.5Public only15.91.317.51.3Uninsured28.92.329.71.9Health insurance, age 65 and overMedicare only184.108.40.206.8Medicare and private22.214.171.124.8Medicare and other public6.31.38.01.9Residence locationcMetropolitan18.104.22.168.4 Large central metro9.80.810.20.6 Large fringe metro188.8.131.52.7 Medium metro188.8.131.52.0 Small metro8.10.911.71.5Nonmetropolitan220.127.116.11.8 Micropolitan9.01.18.01.0 Noncore9.41.69.01.5Language spoken most often at homeEnglish22.214.171.124.4Other18.31.516.21.4Perceived health statusExcellent/very good/good220.127.116.11.4Fair/poor14.20.915.31.1Activity limitationscBasic activities9.70.812.11.0Complex activities10.51.115.61.5Neither basic nor complex activities220.127.116.11.4U.S. bornYes126.96.36.199.4No14.81.014.61.1a Negative/poor refers to household incomes below the Federal poverty line; near poor/low, the poverty line to just below 200 percent of the poverty line; middle, 200 percent to just below 400 percent of the poverty line; and high, 400 percent of the poverty line and over.b Less than high school refers to fewer than 12 years of education; high school graduate, 12 years of education; and at least some college, more than 12 years of education.c For more information, see the MEPS entry in Appendix B: Detailed Methods.DSU - Data do not meet the criteria for statistical reliability, data quality, or confidentiality.Key: AI/AN: American Indian or Alaska Native; NHOPI: Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; SE: standard error.Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access, and Cost Trends, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. Current as of June 2013 Internet Citation: Table T9_1_4_9-1: 2012 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Reports. June 2013. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/nhqrdr12/9_facilitators_barriers/T9_1_4_9-1.html


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You're always haunted by the idea you're wasting your life.
Your dad was a photographer before you were and he's got the lens collection to prove it. He was a f-stop ninja with a fifth degree black belt camera strap. He's never missed a shot, including the shots he missed. His camera was an accessory to all of his illicit activities, and if it could speak, it would need counseling for the things that it has seen and been part of.
So hipsters, when shooting shitty instagr.am shots of your hungover brunch and calling yourself a real photographer, remember this…
Your dad would never waste film on food because he was too busy capturing lady magic.
P.S. That shoe box of old photos labeled, "Christmas of '69" isn't full of the photos you think it would be.
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Captain Craig wrote:
Trek had two consecutive but if memory serves the other hottie from this flick has already been used, right?
The other hottie from the movie did not fare so well in 2007:
Spot's Meow wrote:
Thumbs down. Her face looks too weird. I watched her in Journeyman and in every scene she was in I couldn't help but think about how odd her cheekbones looked.
Gaseous Anomaly wrote:
Thumbs down, woof! Did somebody do this
to her?
Gary Mitchell wrote:
I just watched the Journeyman from this week. There's something about her. The more I see of her, the less attractive she gets. Thumbs down.
Rowan Sjet wrote:
Anyway, Thumbs down. Weird face. Weird arms too actually.
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I stepped slowly through the forest grass, gently stroking over each thin blade. Perhaps I was too calm, too calm on the day I died. Even today I still remembre the pain.
I slowly stalked through the overgrown vegetation of the forest floor. I looked to the sky, almost looking for answers. The sky told me nothing besides the fact it would be best to turn around.
I ignored it. What was I supposed to expect.
I slowly stepped into a clearing. It seemed harmless, only trees and grass.
You never expect horrible suprises, until after when I realized the signes were there all the time. The shrub in the corner shuddered.
A tall man with blond hair and covered with blood stepped out.
A clear serial killer.
My eyes bulged out of my head as he pulled a jagged knife from his pocket.
The clearing went silent as I imagened the pain that knife will bring me.
I fell to the ground in shock. On my hands and knees, I looked into his deep blue eyes. Hoping he would take pity.
I have absolutely no idea why I even thought of that, I was just desperate.
His only responce was a sinisterly evil grin.
He pushed me so I fell on my back, an easy target. The knife flew back on the back swing. Then quickly flying forwards. I could almost hear the tear of my flesh. I treid not to scream, but that was mission impossible. I screamed so loud it rung through the whole forest, the birds called out in warning as they fled for safety.
My scream felt forever lasting. I finally ran out of breath, as a habbit I went for more. He smiled at me as I strugled for air.
"Good bye," he laughed as my head fell to the ground.
I could feel my blood pooling on the forest floor. Drowning me in death.
My eyes futtered as I struggled to keep them open.
Every thing went black.
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