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adrenergic neuron blocking agent one that inhibits the release of norepinephrine from postganglionic adrenergic nerve endings. adrenergic fibers nerve fibers of the sympathetic nervous system that liberate norepinephrine (and possibly small amounts of epinephrine) at a synapse when a nerve impulse passes. adrenergic blocking agent a drug that blocks the secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine at the postganglionic nerve endings of the sympathetic nervous system; this produces dilatation of blood vessels and a decrease in cardiac output, which has an antihypertensive effect. See also alpha-adrenergic blocking agents and beta-adrenergic blocking agents. adrenergic blockade selective inhibition of the response to sympathetic impulses transmitted by epinephrine or norepinephrine at alpha or beta receptor sites of an effector organ or postganglionic adrenergic neuron. See also adrenergic blocking agent. adrenergic (ad″ren-ur´jik) activated by, characteristic of, or secreting epinephrine or other substances with similar activities; see also adrenergic fibers and adrenergic receptors. See also sympathomimetic. an agent that acts like epinephrine. adrenaline (ә-dren´ә-lin) epinephrine. adrenalism (ә-dren´әl-iz-әm) any disorder of adrenal gland function, whether of decreased or of heightened function. Adrenalin (ә-dren´ә-lin) trademark for preparations of epinephrine, an adrenergic agent. adrenalectomy (ә-dre″nәl-ek´tә-me) surgical removal of an adrenal gland, done for disorders of the gland (such as Cushing syndrome, pheochromocytoma, or adrenal adenoma or carcinoma) that cause an overproduction of adrenal hormones. In some instances of severe Cushing syndrome, total removal of both adrenal gl... adrenal rest tumor a rare neoplasm of the testis of young boys, consisting of adrenal tissue; it may be secondary to hyperplasia of an adrenal gland. lipoid cell tumor of ovary. adrenal medulla the inner portion of the adrenal gland, actually a glandular extension of sympathetic effector fibers or postganglionic neurons. It releases the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine in response to stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. Those hormones enter the bloodstream, are carried around the body, and indirectly ... adrenal hypertension hypertension associated with an adrenal tumor that secretes mineralocorticoids. adrenal insufficiency abnormally diminished activity of the adrenal gland; called also hypoadrenalism. adrenal crisis addisonian crisis. adrenal gland either of two small, triangular, endocrine glands found above the kidneys; this gland is actually two fused organs, with one forming the inner core or medulla and the other forming an outer shell, or cortex.. The cortex and medulla each secrete distinct kinds of hormones that regulate important bodily functions. See adrenal cor... adrenal cortex the outer, firm layer comprising the larger part of the adrenal gland; it synthesizes and secretes more than 30 different steroids and is responsible for the maintenance of several life-sustaining physiological activities. The steroids are divided into three major groups: glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgens. The ... ADPKD autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. adrenal (ә-dre´nәl) pertaining to one of the small glands just above each kidney. Called also suprarenal. adrenal gland. paranephric. ADP adenosine diphosphate. adoral (ad-or´әl) situated near the mouth. directed toward the mouth. adoptive immunity a type of passive immunity of the cell-mediated that a person acquires from the administration of sensitized lymphocytes from a donor who has immunity. adnexal tumors neoplasms of the skin adnexa; this is a large group that includes both benign tumors such as hamartomas and adenomas, and malignant tumors such as adnexal carcinomas. adolescence (ad″o-les´әns) the period between the onset of puberty and the cessation of physical growth, from approximately 11 to 19 years of age. Persons at this time have qualities of both children and adults and must prepare to function as adults. They must adjust to the physiologic changes their bodies are undergoin... adnexal adenoma an adenoma of the skin appendages (adnexa). adnexal carcinomas a large group of carcinomas arising from, or forming structures resembling, the skin appendages (or adnexa), particularly sweat glands or sebaceous glands. adneural (ad-noor´әl) adnerval. adnexa (ad-nek´sә) Latin word meaning appendages. adnexa of eye , adnexa oculi appendages of eye. skin adnexa skin appendages. adnexa uteri uterine appendages. adnerval (ad-nur´vәl) near or toward a nerve. Adler (ahd´lәr) Alfred (1870–1937). Austrian psychiatrist who dissented from Freud's emphasis on the role of infantile sexuality in personality development. He started a psychological movement called individual psychology to indicate that the individual is viewed as a unified personality and an indivisible unit. M... adjuvant therapy the use of chemotherapy or radiotherapy in addition to surgical resection in the treatment of cancer. ADL activities of daily living. adjuvant (aj´ә-vәnt) (ă-joo´vәnt) assisting or aiding. a substance that aids another, such as an auxiliary remedy. adjustment disorder a mental disorder characterized by a maladaptive reaction to identifiable stressful life events, such as divorce, loss of job, physical illness, or natural disaster; this diagnosis assumes that the condition will remit when the stress ceases or when the patient adapts to the situation. Called also adjustment reaction. adjustment (ә-just´mәnt) the changing of something, such as behavior, to improve its relationship to something else. adjusted rate a fictitious summary rate statistically adjusted to remove the effect of a variable, such as age or sex, to permit unbiased comparison between groups having different compositions with respect to these variables. See also crude rate and specific rate. adjunct (ad´junkt) an accessory or auxiliary agent or measure. adipsia (ә-dip´se-ә) absence of thirst; abnormal avoidance of drinking. aditus (ad´ĭ-tәs) pl. a´ditus Latin word meaning an opening or entrance. In anatomy, it is used in names for various passages in the body. adiposuria (ad″ĭ-po-su´re-ә) lipiduria. adiposity (ad″ĭ-pos´ĭ-te) obesity. adiposogenital dystrophy (ad″ĭ-po-so-jen´ĭ-tәl dis´trә-fe) adiposogenital syndrome increased body fat (obesity) with underdevelopment of the genitalia and altered secondary sex characters, caused by damage to certain parts of the hypothalamus and decreased secretion of gonadotropic hormones from the anterior pituitary. adipose tumor lipoma. adiposis (ad″ĭ-po´sis) obesity. abnormal deposits or degeneration of fatty tissue. adiposis cerebralis fatness from cerebral pituitary disease. adiposis dolorosa a type of nodular circumscribed lipomatosis in which the fatty deposits press a... adipose cell fat cell. adipose infiltration fatty infiltration. adipose system the fatty tissue of the body, considered collectively. adipose tissue connective tissue made of fat cells in a meshwork of areolar tissue. adipose (ad´ĭ-pōs) fatty. adipose capsule of kidney the investment of fat surrounding the fibrous renal capsule, continuous at the hilus with the fat in the renal sinus. adiponectin (ad-ĭ-po-nek´tin) an adipocytokine important in insulin resistance and energy homeostasis. Plasma and adipose tissue levels are reduced in diabetic and obese persons; adiponectin has also been found in the synovial fluid of patients with inflammatory joint disease. adipopexis (ad″ĭ-po-pek´sis) the fixation or storing of fat. adipolysis (ad″ĭ-pol´ĭ-sis) the digestion of fats. adj., adipolyt´ic., adj. adiponecrosis (ad″ĭ-po-nә-kro´sis) necrosis of fatty tissue. adiponecrosis subcutanea neonatorum subcutaneous fat necrosis of newborn. adipogenous (ad″ĭ-poj´ә-nәs) lipogenous. adipokinesis (ad″ĭ-po-kĭ-ne´sis) the mobilization of fat in the body. adipokinin (ad″ĭ-po-ki´nin) a factor from the anterior pituitary that accelerates mobilization of stored fat. adipocytokine (ad″ĭ-po-si´to-kīn) a general term for any of a number of bioactive factors, synthesized and secreted adipose tissue, that modulate the physiological function of other tissues. Some, such as adiponectin and resistin, are important in the development of insulin resistance. adipogenic (ad″ĭ-po-jen´ik) lipogenic. adipocele (ad´ĭ-po-sēl″) a hernia containing fat. adipocellular (ad″ĭ-po-sel´u-lәr) composed of fat and connective tissue. adipocyte (ad´ĭ-po-sīt) fat cell. Adie syndrome (a´de) a syndrome consisting of a pathologic pupil reaction (Adie pupil) whose most important element is myotonia on accommodation; the affected pupil contracts to near vision more slowly than does the opposite one, and also dilates more slowly. The affected pupil does not usually react to light (direct or indirect), bu... adiadochokinesia (ә-di″ә-do″ko-kĭ-ne´zhә) inability to perform fine, rapidly repeated, coordinated movements. adiaphoria (a″di-ә-for´e-ә) nonresponse to stimuli as a result of previous exposure to similar stimuli. Adie pupil tonic pupil. adhesive vaginitis atrophic vaginitis with ulceration and exfoliation of the mucosa result in adhesions of the membranes; opposite surfaces may adhere to each other, causing obliteration of the vaginal canal. Called also senile vaginitis. adhesive peritonitis peritonitis characterized by adhesions between adjacent serous structures. adhesive phlebitis obliterative phlebitis. adhesive pleurisy pleurisy in which exudate forms dense adhesions between the visceral and parietal pleurae and partially or totally obliterates the pleural space. adhesive pericarditis a condition resulting from the presence of dense fibrous tissue between the layers of the pericardium. There may be complete obliteration of the pericardial cavity, or there may be adhesions binding the pericardium to the mediastinum (mediastinopericarditis), to the diaphragm, or to the chest wall. adhesive bursitis adhesive capsulitis adhesive inflammation between the joint capsule and the peripheral articular cartilage of the shoulder, with obliteration of the subdeltoid bursa; it is characterized by increasing pain, stiffness, and limitation of motion. There are three stages to the condition: the painful stage (3 to 8 months long);... adhesive otitis media tympanic membrane atelectasis. adhesive bandage a sterile compress of layers of gauze or other material, affixed to a fabric or film coated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. adhesive (ad-he´siv) pertaining to, characterized by, or causing adhesion. a substance that causes close adherence of adjoining surfaces. adhesiotomy (ad-he″ze-ot´ә-me) surgical division of adhesions. adhesion (ad-he´zhәn) a fibrous band or structure by which parts abnormally join together. union of two surfaces that are normally separate, such as in wound healing or in some pathological process. Surgery within the abdomen sometimes results in adhesions from scar tissue; as an organ heals, fibrous scar tis... adermia (ә-dur´me-ә) congenital defect or absence of the skin. ADH antidiuretic hormone (see vasopressin). adherence (ad-hēr´әns) the act or condition of sticking to something. adherent pericardium one abnormally connected with the heart by dense fibrous tissue. adenylic acid (ad″ә-nil´ik) adenosine monophosphate; a component of nucleic acid, consisting of adenine, ribose, and phosphoric acid. adequate (ad´ĕ-kwit) sufficient in quantity, quality, or amount to achieve a desired therapeutic effect. adenylate cyclase (ә-den´ә-lāt si´klās) an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and inorganic pyrophosphate (PPi ). It is activated by the attachment of a hormone or neurotransmitter to a specific membrane-bound receptor. adenylate (ә-den´ә-lāt) a salt, anion, or ester of adenylic acid. adenovirus pneumonia viral pneumonia caused by an adenovirus; it is usually mild, but in neonates and the immunocompromised it can be fatal. Characteristics range from interstitial inflammation without necrosis to a necrotizing bronchitis and bronchiolitis with desquamation that may occlude the lumen, and areas of hemorrhagic consolidation al... Adenoviridae (ad″ә-no-vir´ĭ-de) the adenoviruses: a family of DNA viruses that have narrow host ranges; the genus Mastadenovirus infects humans. adenovirus (ad´ә-no-vi″rәs) any of a large group of viruses causing disease of the upper respiratory tract and conjunctiva, and also present in latent infections in normal persons; many induce malignancy in certain species. Along with many rhinovirus subspecies and the picornaviruses, adenoviruses are among the c... adenoviral (ad´ә-no-vi″rәl) pertaining to an adenovirus. adenotonsillectomy (ad″ә-no-ton″sil-ek´tә-me) removal of the tonsils and adenoids; called also tonsilloadenoidectomy. adenosis (ad″ә-no´sis) any disease of a gland. abnormal development of a gland. adenosquamous carcinoma adenoacanthoma. a diverse category of bronchogenic carcinoma, with areas of glandular, squamous, and large-cell differentiation. adenosinetriphosphatase (ATPase) (ә-den″o-sēn-tri-fos´fә-tās) a term used to refer to the enzymatic activity of certain intercellular processes that split ATP to form ADP and inorganic phosphate, when the energy released is not used for the synthesis of chemical compounds. Examples are the spl... adenosine deaminase (ә-den´o-sēn de-am´ĭ-nās) an enzyme of the hydrolase class that catalyzes the deamination of adenosine to form inosine, a reaction of purine metabolism. Absence of enzyme activity, an autosomal recessive trait, has been found in many individuals with severe combined immunodeficiency disease. adenosine (ә-den´o-sēn) a nucleoside composed of the pentose sugar D-ribose and adenine. It is a structural subunit of RNA (ribonucleic acid). Adenosine nucleotides are involved in the energy metabolism of all cells. Adenosine can be linked to a chain of one, two, or three phosphate groups to form adenosine monophospha... adenosclerosis (ad″ә-no-sklĕ-ro´sis) hardening of a gland. adenosarcoma (ad″ә-no-sahr-ko´mә) adenoma blended with sarcoma, such as in a Wilms tumor. adenopathy (ad″ә-nop´ә-the) lymphadenopathy. adenopharyngitis (ad″ә-no-far″in-ji´tis) inflammation of the adenoids and pharynx, usually involving the tonsils. adenomyometritis (ad″ә-no-mi″o-mә-tri´tis) adenomyosis of the uterus. adenomyosarcoma (ad″ә-no-mi″o-sahr-ko´mә) adenosarcoma containing striated muscle. adenomyosis (ad″ә-no-mi-o´sis) invasion of the muscular wall of an organ (such as the uterus) by glandular tissue. adenomyofibroma (ad″ә-no-mi″o-fi-bro´mә) a fibroma containing both glandular and muscular elements. adenomyoma (ad″ә-no-mi-o´mә) a benign tumor consisting of smooth muscle and glandular elements. see adenomyosis. adenomere (ad´ә-no-mēr″) the blind terminal portion of the glandular cavity of a developing gland, being the functional portion of the organ. adenomatous (ad″ә-nom´ә-tәs) pertaining to adenoma or to nodular hyperplasia of a gland. adenomatous polyp a benign growth that may or may not be malignant; these represent proliferation of epithelial tissue in the lumen of the sigmoid colon, rectum, or stomach. adenomatosis (ad″ә-no-mә-to´sis) the formation of numerous adenomatous growths. adenomatoid tumor a small, circumscribed, benign tumor of the genital tract, composed of small glandlike spaces lined by flattened or cuboidal mesothelium-like cells. adenomatoid odontogenic tumor a benign odontogenic tumor with ductlike or glandlike arrangements of columnar epithelial cells, usually found on the front part of a jawbone. adenomas of kidney cortical adenomas. adenoma tubulare testiculare ovarii (ad″ә-no´mә tu-bu-lar´e tes-tik″u-lar´e o-var´e-i) androblastoma (def. 2). adenomalacia (ad″ә-no-mә-la´shә) undue softness of a gland. adenoma sebaceum (ad″ә-no´ә sә-ba″she-әm) sebaceous hyperplasia. sebaceous adenoma (def. 2). adenoma fibrosum (ad″ә-no´mә fi-bro´sәm) fibroadenoma. adenoma ovarii testiculare (ad″ә-no´mә o-var´e-i tes-tik″u-lar´e) androblastoma (def. 2). adenoma (ad″ә-no´mә) a benign epithelial tumor in which the cells form recognizable glandular structures or in which the cells are derived from glandular epithelium. adenoma alveolare (ad″ә-no´mә al″ve-o-lar´e) an adenoma whose cells are arranged like those of an alveolar gland. adenolymphoma (ad″ә-no-lim-fo´mә) a cystic salivary gland tumor containing epithelial and lymphoid tissue, usually affecting a parotid gland. adenolymphitis (ad″ә-no-lim-fi´tis) lymphadenitis; inflammation of lymph nodes. adenolipoma (ad″ә-no-lĭ-po´mә) a tumor composed of both glandular and fatty tissue elements. adenoiditis (ad″ә-noid-i´tis) inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids). adenoid tumor adenoma. adenoidectomy (ad″ә-noid-ek´tә-me) surgical removal of the pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids), usually done together with tonsillectomy because both the adenoids and the palatine tonsils tend to become enlarged after repeated throat infections. adenoid squamous cell carcinoma adenoacanthoma. adenoid tissue lymphoid tissue. adenoid cystic carcinoma adenocystic carcinoma. adenoid facies the dull expression with open mouth, in children with hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids). adenoid (ad´ә-noid) pharyngeal tonsil. pertaining to the pharyngeal tonsils or to hypertrophy of them. resembling a gland. (in the pl.) hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils, usually seen in children; this may cause obstruction of the outlet from the nose so that the child breathes chie... adenohypophysial hormones anterior pituitary hormones. adenohypophysis (ad″ә-no-hi-pof´ĭ-sis) the anterior or glandular portion of the pituitary gland; it secretes the anterior pituitary hormones, including corticotropin, follicle-stimulating hormone, growth hormone, luteinizing hormone, prolactin, and thyrotropin. Most of these hormones are tropic hormones, which regulate the g... adenofibroma (ad″ә-no-fi-bro´mә) a tumor composed of connective tissue containing glandular structures. adenogenous (ad″ә-noj´ә-nәs) originating from glandular tissue. adenocystoma (ad″ә-no-sis-to´mә) cystadenoma. adenodynia (ad″ә-no-din´e-ә) adenalgia. adenocystic carcinoma carcinoma marked by cylinders or bands of hyaline or mucinous stroma separated or surrounded by nests or cords of small epithelial cells, occurring in the mammary glands, salivary glands, and mucous glands of the respiratory tract. Called also cylindroma. adenocarcinoma of the prostate acinar adenocarcinoma (def. 2). adenocele (ad´ә-no-sēl″) a cystic adenomatous tumor. adenocellulitis (ad″ә-no-sel″u-li´tis) inflammation of a gland and the cellular tissue around it. adenocarcinoma of lung a type of bronchogenic carcinoma made up of cuboidal or columnar cells in a discrete mass, usually at the periphery of the lungs. adenocarcinoma (ad″ә-no-kahr″sĭ-no´mә) carcinoma derived from glandular tissue or in which the tumor cells form recognizable glandular structures. The World Health Organization recognizes four categories of adenocarcinoma: acinar, papillary, bronchioalveolar, and solid carcinoma with mucus formation;... adenoblast (ad´ә-no-blast″) an embryonic forerunner of gland tissue. any tissue that produces secretory or glandular activity. adenoameloblastoma (ad″ә-no-ә-mel″o-blas-to´mә) an odontogenic tumor with formation of ductlike structures in place of or in addition to a typical ameloblastic pattern. adeno-associated virus (AAV) Dependovirus. adenoacanthoma (ad″ә-no-ak″an-tho´mә) adenocarcinoma in which some of the cells exhibit squamous differentiation. adenitis (ad″ә-ni´tis) inflammation of a gland; see also lymphadenitis. adenectopia (ad″ә-nek-to´pe-ә) displacement of a gland. adeniform (ә-den´ĭ-form) gland-shaped. adenine (ad´ә-nēn) a purine base present in nucleoproteins of cells of plants and animals; adenine and guanine are essential components of nucleic acids. The end product of the metabolism of adenine in humans is uric acid. A preparation of adenine is used to improve the preservation of whole blood. Symbol A. ... adenalgia (ad″ә-nal´jә) pain in a gland; called also adenodynia. adendritic (a″den-drit´ik) without dendrites. adenectomy (ad″ә-nek´tә-me) surgical excision of a gland. Aden ulcer Old World cutaneous leishmaniasis. adductor reflex of thigh on tapping the tendon of the adductor magnus with the thigh in abduction, contraction of the adductors results. adductor reflex of foot Hirschberg sign. adductor pollicis muscle adductor muscle of thumb (2 heads): origin,OBLIQUE HEAD—sheath of flexor carpi radialis muscle, palmar ligaments of carpus, capitate bone, and bases of second and third metacarpals, TRANSVERSE HEAD—anterior surface of third metacarpal; insertion, medial surface of base of proximal phalanx of thumb; innervation, ulna... adductor minimus muscle smallest adductor muscle: a name given the anterior portion of the adductor magnus muscle; insertion, ischium, body and ramus of pubis; innervation, obturator and sciatic nerves; action, adducts thigh. adductor magnus muscle great adductor muscle (2 parts): origin,DEEP PART—inferior ramus of pubis, ramus of ischium, SUPERFICIAL PART—ischial tuberosity; insertion,DEEP PART—linea aspera of femur, SUPERFICIAL PART—adductor tubercle of femur; innervation,DEEP PART—obturator nerve, SUPERFICIAL PART—sciatic nerve; action,DEE... adductor longus muscle long adductor muscle: origin, crest and symphysis of pubis; insertion, linea aspera of femur; innervation, obturator nerve; action, adducts, rotates, flexes thigh. adductor canal Hunter canal. adductor hallucis muscle adductor muscle of great toe (2 heads): origin,OBLIQUE HEAD—bases of second through fourth metatarsals, and sheath of peroneus longus, TRANSVERSE HEAD— capsules of metatarsophalangeal joints of three lateral toes; insertion, lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of great toe; innervation, lateral plantar nerve; action,... adductor brevis muscle short adductor muscle: origin, outer surface of body and inferior ramus of pubis; insertion, upper part of linea aspera of femur; innervation, obturator nerve; action, adducts, rotates, flexes thigh. adduction (ә-duk´shәn) the act of adducting; the state of being adducted. adductor (ә-duk´tәr) a muscle that moves a part toward an axis or toward the midline of the body or some other structure. adduct (ă´dukt) to draw toward an axis or median line. additive (ad´ĭ-tiv) characterized by addition. a substance added to another, such as to improve its appearance or increase its nutritive value. additive effect the combined effect produced by the action of two or more agents, being equal to the sum of their separate effects. addisonian-achalasia syndrome Allgrove syndrome addisonism (ad´ĭ-sәn-iz″әm) symptoms seen in pulmonary tuberculosis, consisting of debility and pigmentation, resembling Addison disease. addisonian syndrome (ad″ĭ-so´ne-әn) the complex of symptoms resulting from adrenocortical insufficiency; see Addison disease. addisonian crisis the symptoms accompanying an acute onset or worsening of Addison disease: anorexia, vomiting, abdominal pain, apathy, confusion, extreme weakness, and hypotension; if untreated these progress to shock and then death. Addison point the midpoint of the epigastric region. Addison-Schilder disease (ad´ĭ-sәn shil´dәr) adrenoleukodystrophy. Addis test (ad´is) Addis method after the patient is given a dry diet for 24 hours, the specific gravity of the urine is determined. Addison disease (ad´ĭ-sәn) a rare syndrome resulting from chronic adrenocortical insufficiency. If there is normal function of the testes and ovaries, the physiologic effects from decreased production of the adrenal sex hormones are minor. The disease may occur as either a primary or a secondary deficit in hormone production... Addis count the determination of the number of erythrocytes, leukocytes, epithelial cells, and casts, and the protein content in a 12-hour urine specimen; used in the diagnosis and management of kidney disease. addiction (ә-dik´shәn) the state of being given up to some habit or compulsion. strong physiological and psychological dependence on a drug or other agent; see alcoholism and drug dependence. drug addiction a state of heavy dependence on a drug; sometimes defined as physic... addict (ad´ikt) a person exhibiting addiction. ADCC antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity. adder (ad´әr) any of many venomous snakes of the family Viperidae, such as the puff adder. death adder Acanthophis antarcticus, an extremely venomous elapid snake of Australia and New Guinea with a short, stout body and a tail with a spine at the tip. puff adder ... adaptation (ad″ap-ta´shәn) a dynamic, ongoing, life-sustaining process by which living organisms adjust to environmental changes. adjustment of the pupil to light. adaptometer (ad″ap-tom´ә-tәr) an instrument for measuring the time required for retinal adaptation (regeneration of the visual purple), used in detecting night blindness, vitamin A deficiency, and retinitis pigmentosa. adamsite (ad´әmz-īt) phenarsazine chloride. adapalene (ә-dap´ә-lēn) a synthetic analogue of retinoic acid used topically in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Adams-Stokes syndrome (ad´әmz stōks´) a condition due to heart block and marked by slow or absent pulse, vertigo, loss of consciousness, and sometimes convulsions and Cheyne-Stokes respiration. Called also Stokes-Adams syndrome. adamantine (ad″ә-man´tin) pertaining to the enamel of the teeth. adamantinoma (ad″ә-man″tĭ-no´mә) ameloblastoma. Adams operation subcutaneous intracapsular division of the neck of the femur for ankylosis of the hip. subcutaneous division of the palmar fascia at various points for Dupuytren contracture. excision of a wedge-shaped piece from the eyelid for relief of ectropion. adalimumab (a″dә-lim´u-mab) a recombinant human immunoglobulin G1 monoclonal antibody that binds to and blocks the action oftumor necrosis factor α, used to alleviate the signs and symptoms of and inhibit the progression of structural damage in rheumatoid arthritis; administered subcutaneously. Adam's apple (ad´amz) popular name for the laryngeal prominence. Adair Dighton syndrome (ә-dār´ di´tәn) osteogenesis imperfecta (type I). adactyly (a-dak´tә-le) a developmental anomaly characterized by the absence of fingers or toes or both. adj., adac´tylous., adj. ADA Seal of Acceptance an approval given by the American Dental Association to oral care products that are supported by adequate research evidence as to their safety and efficacy. adactylia (a″dak-til´e-ә) adactyly. AD alcohol dehydrogenase. ADA American Dental Association; American Diabetes Association; American Dietetics Association. acystia (a-sis´te-ә) congenital absence of the bladder. AD au´ris dex´tra (Latin for "right ear"). ad Latin word meaning to. acyltransferase (a″sәl-trans´fәr-ās) any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the transfer of an acyl group from one substance to another. acylglycerol (a″sәl-glis´әr-ol) glyceride. | SearchTyp a word and hit `Search`.
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Friday's Talk Shows
Story | Jun 16, 2011 | 9:37 PMClick here to download TV listings for the week of June 12 - 18 in PDF format TV listings for the week of June 12 - 18 in PDF format (from latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv) Weekly TV Listings and more can be found...... -
Patrick deWitt on writing the screenplay for 'Terri'
Story | Jul 8, 2011 | 4:35 PMNovelist Patrick DeWitt talks about writing the screenplay of the acclaimed independent film "Terri."... -
Movie Preview: Carnage, a new Roman Polanski film
Story | Aug 21, 2011 | 4:37 PMHe's one more than one film based on a play, and "Carnage," based on a French play about two sets of parents meeting to "discuss" the child of one beating up the child of another. Roman Polanski's version of this has a "Who's... -
A first look at Roman Polanski's 'Carnage'
Story | Aug 20, 2011 | 4:33 PMRoman Polanski's Carnage: a first look... -
Movie Preview: 'Terri,' opening Friday at the Enzian
Story | Sep 5, 2011 | 4:41 PMHere's an indie dramedy co-starring John C. Reilly and hitting the Enzian Friday. "Terri" was at this year's Florida Film Festival, a film about a disaffected/apathetic overweight kid, the detention he's sent to (Reilly is the assistant... -
New York Film Festival: Changes in 'Carnage' surprise
Story | Oct 2, 2011 | 9:33 PM"Carnage," Roman Polanski's adaptation of Yasmina Reza's 2006 play "God of Carnage," was the opening night selection of the New York Film Festival, and marked his cinematic return to the festival after a 48-year absence.... -
Will Ferrell receives Mark Twain Prize -- and don't you touch it
Story | Oct 24, 2011 | 4:32 PMWill Ferrell received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday night in Washington. Will Ferrell, an Irvine native, was honored by the likes of Conan O'Brien, Jack Black, Paul Rudd and more before accepting the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy... -
This week: Will Ferrell gets Mark Twain Prize; 'Bones' returns; Shrek delays 'Dancing With the Stars'
Story | Oct 30, 2011 | 4:40 PMWith the World Series concluded, the Fox schedule returns to normal. The Tuesday lineup will be back after a break: "Glee" at 8 p.m.; new hit "New Girl" at 9; and "Raising Hope" at 9:30. "The X Factor" offers a two-hour performance show at 8 p.m.... -
Around Town: Clint Eastwood and Italian classics
Story | Nov 3, 2011 | 4:36 PMSilen flicks, Italian masterworks and a chat with Clint Eastwood and an evening with long-time Times film critic Kevin Thomas are on tap this week.... -
Saturday's Highlights: 'Will Ferrell: The Mark Twain Prize' on KOCE
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Life isn't all about big stages and massive sound systems, so OPSHOP headed out on the road to celebrate the start of spring with their Hits & Giggles Tour, performing in venues that on average held no more than about 250-300 people.
There was however a gltich with one of the band members suffering an injury along the way which meant that the original tour performance at this venue on the 4th of October had to be postponed.
We're happy to say though that everyone will be fighting fit by the 7th of November so will be there but this time it will be with NZ's Stand Up Comedy Icon, Ewen Gilmour, who will be replacing our orginal Comedian Brendhan Lovegrove who couldn't make it to the re-scheduled show due to a prior booking overseas.
Tickets are very limited and orginal price has been dropped as OPSHOP's way of saying sorry for the inconvenience of having to re-schedule.
The original show was close to a selling out when it had to be postponed so make sure you don't miss out on this very special event!
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New Monsoon is throwing a party at one of our favorite venues in the Bay Area, The Connecticut Yankee, hosted by our good friend and icon of the music scene, Fritz. The Yankee is an institution for friends and family to come hang out in a place where everybody knows your name. It's the perfect space for us to ring in 2014 with you, the folks we want to celebrate with most! We've been working really hard on our new album and we'll be playing some of the recorded tracks before the live performance. New Monsoon will perform 2 sets starting at 9:30pm. Get your tickets in advance and come have a champagne toast with us at midnight! Visit the event page for more info.
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Rand Paul is the only Senator telling it like it is when it comes to the TSA, drones, the FED, Obama-Care and so much more. He is not perfect, but when it comes to defending liberty he is the best we have in the Senate.
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A New VC Model? — Web 2.0 may not be a bubble yet but there are intriguing, if not troubling, signs that the inmates want to take over the prison. Dave Winer's call to remove VCs from the formula has some merit but it assumes investors in a publicly-traded venture company will have faith …
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While we support the right of multiple consenting adults to form families, the move to equality should be about polyamory, not polygamy. Polyamory can be any combination of genders and sexuality, while polygamy has been used to describe one man and multiple wives. Our ultimate goal is not to make marriage available to all, although that is the right thing to do, but to end the societal push for marriage as the only legitimate outcome for a committed relationship. Rights should not be assigned on the basis of marital status; unmarried people need equal rights too. www.unmarried.org
Polygamy has almost always been polygyny because social, political and economic power has almost always been held by men (and, in the biological sense of the word, because having several mates is a much better reproductive strategy for males than for females). Polygamy derives from poly "many" + gamos "marriage", and includes both polygyny and polyandry.
I am not convinced that using polyamory ("many" + "love") is an improvement over using polygamy. Personally, I would use a combination of polygamy, polygyny, polyandry, polyamory, polyagapy (or polyphily, for affection or non-romantic love) and polyery (for sexual love). A marriage can be without love, desire or affection, so I would prefer to use polyamory primarily for romantic love. I am far from confident that the majority of polygamous relationships are polyamorous.
I agree.
Far too many people use the terms interchangeably without realizing that they are, in fact, completely different.
Perhaps it would be worthwhile to exclude the use of the word 'polyamory' from the discussion since it has nothing to do, in earnest, with the topic here, which is marriage.
Polygamy means multiple 'spouses', which means that you are committed to the people you are marrying.
Polyamory means having sex with anyone and everyone in sight WITHOUT commitment.
It is the former, which is at issue here, not the latter, since the latter is already perfectly legal in every state of the union.


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Wednesday, December 11, 2013
RN's yoga practice helps her return to the nursing profession
I stood in front of the hospital in September 2007, shaking both from the cool fall evening and from the release of knowing it was over. Tears flowing down my cheeks, I began walking toward the parking garage.
I stopped to gain my composure, then called my parents. My mom answered, and I began to cry and talk: "I just left my job and I'm not going back. … I'm done. I'm done."
My mom was silent. "I'm burned out," I continued. "I can't do this anymore. … I feel like I'm living a double life. … I'm done."
I'd always enjoyed working in large teaching hospitals that serve diverse communities. Newborn intensive care III and pediatric ED were my specialties, so nothing really took me by surprise. I'd become immune, or so I thought, to losing patients, to family members who threatened to beat me up and to the minimal respect from some physicians.
Nursing had been my childhood dream; helping others seemed so honorable to me. As I grew in my career, I began to realize there was a mental, physical and emotional side of the profession I was not prepared for, and I didn't feel as though I had any effective coping mechanisms or strategies. Sleepless nights, irritability and depression had become common for me. My burnout was long, scary and lonely.
All this flashed through my mind as I cried into the phone. My inner voice spoke up and said, "Stop, take a breath." As my mom spoke, I placed the phone on my chest, inhaled and then exhaled the richest, fullest breath of my life. Instantly things became clearer. I was far from fine, but stopping to ground myself, connecting with my breath, left me confident all would be well.
Yoga, which I began while still a clinical nurse, led me from burnout to wellness. I'd begun practicing yoga without any real knowledge of what it was all about. After my first class, I laid on my mat, drenched in tears as puddles formed on either side of my ears. My inner voice screamed "get up," but my body would not move. I closed my eyes to stop the flow of tears, took a breath, jumped up and hurried out of the class. I walked home in a daze. I was overwhelmed, feeling like I'd been exposed, though I'd spoken or barely looked at anyone.
Upon awakening the morning after that class, I felt light and at peace, as if a weight had been taken off my chest. This would begin a practice and study of yoga that eventually led to my certification as a yoga instructor. As I deepened my practice and knowledge, I was growing within, learning how to let go, becoming in sync with myself. I'd use my yoga asanas and breathing exercises at work in the nurses' station, break room, bathroom, clean and dirty utility rooms, etc.
I've since become much healthier of mind, body and spirit, going from a pack-a-day smoker who tipped the scales at around 190 pounds to practicing yoga, running, biking and making healthier food choices, losing and keeping off 50 pounds along the way. Gaining self-awareness, learning to honor what my body needs, living a healthier lifestyle and letting go of self-imposed fears that have held me back are only a few of the benefits the study and practice of yoga have provided me.
Yoga also has led me back to the nursing profession, though in a new role. When I left bedside nursing in 2007, I began speaking and presenting at nursing career fairs, community centers, health fairs and guest radio segments as a yoga health and wellness expert.
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The Power of Music
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Oncology RN finally gets patient to accept radiotherapy
From a distance in the waiting area I could see her restlessness, hands shaking and face twitching. It almost looked as if she was having a seizure but it was nervousness, anxiety building up as she waited for her radiation oncology consult. Her husband sat patiently next to her reading the newspaper. I called her name and she jumped out of the chair.
The initial nursing assessment took longer than usual. For every answer she gave me, she had a story to tell and a question for me in return. Will this hurt? Am I going to be radioactive? Am I going to get sick to my stomach? She was talking fast, constantly moving in the chair.
Three days later, having consented to the treatment the oncologist had recommended for her invasive ductal carcinoma, the patient, whom I'll call Mrs. C.J., was back for her simulation. The simulation was a customized planning session involving a non-diagnostic CT to visualize structures and define fields. Treatment would start once all necessary calculations were determined and checked.
She was happy to see me and had taken anti-anxiety medication prescribed on the day of the consult. The radiation therapist directed her to the room where she could change but became concerned after seeing her trembling and twitching. He came to the nurses' station and said, "Can one of you talk to Mrs. C.J. when she comes? She is so nervous."
I was on a mission then. I knew the thought of getting radiation was very frightening for Mrs. C.J. We sat down in the exam room closest to the nurses' station, the pediatric room. Mrs. C.J. kept holding her breast with her shaky hands every time we referred to it.
Once I had answered her questions, I felt relieved when she started talking about trivial things and not about radiation. She looked more relaxed, even had a few laughs. "Do children get radiation too?" she asked. Upon my confirmation, her eyes became watery. She held her husband's hands and said, with determination, "If they can do this, I will do it."
Later I heard her name being called to the treatment area. I saw her in the corridor escorted by the therapist and gave her a thumbs up. She smiled and signaled me back with crossed fingers, both hands.
Then, just a few minutes later, she was passing by the nurses' station walking fast, head down, the therapist trying to catch up with her. "Couldn't take the films," he said. The next week, same thing. She became terrified when the linear accelerator machine came close to her.
When I spoke with her husband, he told me Mrs C.J. directed the Rosary Society, and her church was celebrating the patron festivities. "She is busy, and this is making her more nervous," he said. "Too much stress." Bingo! Spirituality and faith are her strengths, her comfort zone, I thought. We started talking about the activities her community was doing, her role and expectations. I felt our bond was growing stronger.
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Patient's tenacity reminds 'Amazing Nurse' that in every challenge lies a blessing
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
I met the little girl who would make a lasting impression on my life the night she was discharged from the hospital after a long stay in the NICU.
Kate was crying when I met her. She had been diagnosed with Pfeiffer syndrome and was experiencing tremendous pain because of orbital pressure. I could see the orbits bulging and knew that continuous crying could exacerbate the situation and result in a serious medical emergency. I prayed to God to give me a healing touch to help her avoid another long hospital stay so she could enjoy being at home with her family.
I'm originally from Cameroon, West Africa, and to help calm Kate that night I sang a lullaby in my dialect until she fell asleep. From that day forward this became our regular bedtime routine.
The first two years were very difficult. Kate was in and out of the hospital quite often for therapies, medical emergencies and other medical procedures. Her medical team was not sure she would survive, or whether she would be able to eat or walk if she did survive.
It was an indescribable experience as a mother and a nurse to watch Kate's mother listen and digest all the information from the physicians, most of which was not positive. I offered her my unwavering support, encouragement and positive thoughts during these dark periods. Although I showed a brave face while working with Kate and her family, I cried in the car on my way home every day for the first two weeks.
Together, Kate's mom and I spent many hours researching Kate's rare genetic condition. We became better educated on treatments and discovered a number of support groups. Kate's mother was determined that her daughter would beat the odds, and I promised myself that I would do everything I could to take care of Kate and help her reach her fullest potential. As a nurse, I felt this was my purpose and why I was sent to work with Kate and her family.
Despite Kate's numerous complex medical needs, she is a hero who bounces back from every surgery like a fighting champion. I have seen her come out from a major cranial vault surgery, cut from ear to ear, and be discharged after only three days. With her eyes shut and her head swollen to twice its regular size, she attended all scheduled therapies, ate and walked, even when she was supposed to rest and remain relatively inactive.
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5 Tips for Your Holiday Job Search
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Looking for a job in health care during the holidays can be a challenge. Hospitals usually ramp up recruiting in January—to coincide with graduation at nursing schools. But don't despair: if you keep up the search during the holidays, you'll have a leg up on everyone else competing for those attractive openings.
It can be tempting, though, to kick back a bit in order to celebrate the holidays. The truth is, you can't afford to take a break from pounding the pavement, because in addition to losing momentum, you'll miss out on December's unique job search advantages.
1. Enjoy Less Competition. Many of the other candidates for the jobs you want are on vacation or otherwise out of sight, out of mind. Their absence makes it easy for you to stand above the crowd. (What crowd?)
2. Circulate at Holiday Parties. Many organizations host parties, open houses, or charity events. Accept every invitation (and give out a few of your own) so you can network with other attendees. Let every guest know about your target job and workplace, then request help getting in.
Ask: "Do you know anyone at Kaiser?" or "Do you know any school nurses?" Odds are that someone has inside information, or a lead, or a contact for you. And if they don't, they may be able to refer you to someone who does.
3. Send Holiday Greetings. You have the perfect excuse for touching base with old friends or new ones that you've met only recently. Reach out with old-fashioned holiday greeting cards, or use newfangled social media, such as on LinkedIn or Facebook.
You can even connect online with people you haven't met yet-- they'll be in a warmer holiday frame of mind. Activity slows down the last two weeks in December at most workplaces, too, so they're also likey to be available for a quick phone chat or cup of coffee.
4. Volunteer for Holiday Duty. Job hunting can make even people with tremendous self-esteem feel ineffectual. Serving the needy by ringing Salvation Army bells, delivering meals to shut-ins, or packing up groceries at a food pantry is a good way to feel like yourself again.
It's also possible that you'll meet new people you might not have met otherwise (like a big wig at a hospital you've got your heart set on) and you'll be able to relate more easily because you're equals on the volunteer site, and you both back this charity's mission.
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5 Ways to Earn Respect as a New Hire
Monday, December 02, 2013
You did it. You succeeded through rigorous rounds of interviews, proved your qualifications and earned yourself an offer for a good job with a good company.
In reality though, the battle is just beginning. Even with an impressive track record, new employees are often accompanied by a degree of uncertainty and thus need to be proactive in earning the respect of colleagues and superiors by proving themselves in the trenches.
With that in mind, let's take a look at a few strategies that newly hired employees (at any level of the hierarchy) can deploy to do just that.
1. Quantify results. Odds are you were hired to solve a problem so naturally the most critical factor in earning respect is quantifying how you are systematically making that problem go away. This requires clarifying expectations with management early on, so your focus is directed at driving results that matter to the company. Once expectations are clear, being able to simply explain how you're adding measurable value (whether through lead generation, sales, support, etc.) is fundamental to earning your stripes.
The problem though is that a lot of new hires stop here, assuming respect is a product of performance alone. It's worthwhile noting that the most highly respected individuals at a firm don't just drive results, but also supplement their own prodigious performance by adopting some of the principles listed below.
2. Make your colleagues' lives easier. Sure, you may be a top-flight doer but you can amplify your reputation by simultaneously helping others elevate their performance. For example, perhaps you can recommend a new piece of technology that streamlines processes and vendor management, such as HubSpot in the marketing world. HubSpot provides all-inclusive software for analytics, content/client management, email and much more.
You could also pursue this strategy by tutoring colleagues in your area of expertise. For example, someone in the IT department might earn respect by giving non-technical colleagues a lesson in time-saving Excel hacks. Yet another way to make your colleagues' lives easier is to proactively improve workplace conditions. "I learned this lesson when I was 13 years old," says John Paul Engel, president of management consultancy firm Knowledge Capital Consulting. "I worked in a kitchen and there was grease an inch thick under the counters. It was disgusting. I stayed late and worked until the kitchen shined. Pretty soon I was promoted and winning company awards. Before I left that restaurant I had worked every job."
3. Make others look good. Terrell Owens was an exceptionally talented NFL wide receiver who played for the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles. However, he garnered negative press coverage for bad-mouthing his teammates. Forbes placed him on its list of "America's Most Disliked Athletes" in 2012. The lesson is that even if you're the business world's equivalent of a Pro Bowl player, you still might not earn respect if you're a jerk.
By contrast, if you can not only perform at peak levels but generously share credit with your collaborators when it's due, your reputation will likely advance beyond colleagues who have spectacular technical skills but who hoard praise for themselves.
4. Take a genuine interest in others. If top performing new hires show no interest or appreciation for those around them, there might be respect for their work but no respect for the person. Therefore, to earn respect in the workplace, you need to give it as well. This idea was quantified by Christine Porath, assistant professor of management at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business. Porath conducted extensive research on the topic with Christine Pearson, professor of global leadership at Thunderbird School of Global Management, for the forthcoming book "Mastering Civility." "In our research, one of the most important ways that we've learned people earn respect is by listening," Porath says. "Listening is essential for creating, maintaining and deepening relationships: it signals caring and commitment."
With that in mind, new hires can build respect by getting to know co-workers and what they care about without ulterior motives. This genuine interest can not only help establish a mutual rapport but also provide a better understanding of the issues facing your workplace. You can then potentially use your skills to lighten the burden of those challenges.
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How Gen-Y Employees Can Handle Negative Stereotypes
Monday, December 02, 2013
There are countless examples of the establishment criticizing the style or behavior of a new order on the up. In music, swing icon Louis Armstrong strongly disparaged bebop cats when the style was developing, much as classic turntablists currently criticize producers and disc jockeys who perform with advanced technology and software. Not surprisingly, this phenomenon has penetrated the modern workforce in the negative stereotypes many baby boomers and Gen-Xers associate with Gen-Y or millennial colleagues.
This idea was quantified in the recent "The Gen-Y Workplace Expectations Study" by Millennial Branding and American Express. The study found that while millennial employees generally think positively about their managers, those more mature managers have negative associations about millennial underlings and co-workers. The findings are included in "Promote Yourself: The New Rules For Career Success," written by Millennial Branding's founder Dan Schawbel.
Considering such, let's take a closer look at two of the major negative stereotypes millennials are likely to face in the workforce, why those stereotypes exist and how they can be addressed.
1. Millennials aren't loyal. The Future Workplace's 2012 study "Multiple Generations @ Work" found that 91 percent of the millennials surveyed expected to stay in a job for less than three years. Consequently, pejorative associations have arisen that Gen-Y employees are loyal only to themselves and will jump ship for another opportunity the moment a job has become anything less than ideal.
Solution: Think inside the box. There are plenty of compelling reasons that might lead a professional to seek a new employer. However, Teddy Dziuba, a 29-year-old new business/underwriting manager who has stayed at his post at a Massachusetts-based wealth management firm for a half decade, points out that many of his peers are compelled to seek new opportunities not because they're in a bad environment but because of their hyperactive wiring. "It is not enough for millennials to be sitting at a computer completing a spreadsheet," he says. "They have to be checking Facebook, listening to iTunes, sending a text message and Snapchatting a photo of their cluttered desk WHILE working on that spreadsheet. This is not a slight on my peer group, it is just an unfortunate compulsion to have constant and varied stimuli, which also causes millennials to get tired of the status quo very easily and seek new challenges via new employment opportunities."
To break this first negative stereotype, millennials might consider thinking inside the box, by exploring if those new challenges and stimuli can be attained at their current job, before deciding that hitting the job boards is the only effective solution. "Try to make the most out of your situation before moving on because maybe you're able to transition to a different position in the same company or even create a new position," Schawbel says.
Should any of these alternative tactics prove possible, then you'll have the resources to show a meaningful tour and upward progression with a single employer. With that kind of track record it becomes much harder to suggest you can't play it the company way.
2. Millennials don't respect hierarchy. Millennials are arguably most notorious for being "the trophy generation;" a group rewarded consistently by helicopter parents for mediocre performance, as a way to shield damaged feelings. This perspective worries many more seasoned professionals who believe that because of their soft upbringing, millennials expect to be a part of executive discussions at work without a track record, disregarding the time and energy required to climb the ladder and earn prestigious distinction.
Solution: Win a race before asking for the trophy. Sources like TheLadders report the workforce may be evolving toward a less hierarchical structure, since the fastest growing jobs shy away from managerial responsibilities and instead call for detailed subject expertise. Still, millennials need to remember to prove themselves by engaging in all the behaviors that earn new hires respect before asking for anything bigger or better.
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How to Be a Better Job Seeker Than You Were Last Year
Monday, December 02, 2013
If you've been having trouble landing a job, there may be good news on the horizon. The Career Advisory Board's 2013 Job Preparedness Indicator, an annual study designed to identify skill gaps between what candidates have and employers seek, found that U.S. hiring managers are more confident than ever. In fact, the study suggests 86 percent of hiring managers are at least somewhat confident the job market will improve in 2014, up nearly 20 percent from 2012's study.
Just because the economy may be on the upswing doesn't mean job seekers should get complacent. The survey also suggests that few hiring managers believe job seekers have the right skills to land the job. It notes that only 15 percent of hiring managers say nearly all or most job seekers have the skills and traits their companies are looking for in candidates.
Alexandra Levit (http://www.alexandralevit.com/), business and workplace author, consultant and Career Advisory Board member, suggests the following tips to help make yourself more marketable as a job seeker:
Showcase past results. Hiring managers want proven candidates. Most people would hesitate to take a risk on someone who claims he or she can do the job. As a result, many employers prefer to hire internally because they already know the candidate and can anticipate the person's potential. It is up to you to demonstrate why you're the best candidate. How can you prove yourself worthy and overcome this objection? Levit says: "Assuage their concerns by clearly demonstrating why your past employers were better off because of your efforts and how those efforts relate to what you'll do at the new organization."
Be sure your résumé and all job search marketing materials focus on your skills and accomplishments. List specific results you created for your employers and be clear about what impact you had at work. Another important tip: Be sure to highlight your role in any results, and don't let it get lost in a description of how your team performed.
Train and retrain. If you've been in the workforce a long time, you'll remember when employees used to rely on employers to suggest and provide training opportunities. "In increasing numbers, employers believe professional development is the individual's responsibility," Levit notes. Take charge of your own professional development: proactively sign up for coursework, volunteer assignments and other programs that will keep your skills fresh and relevant.
Roll with the punches. One thing you can count on in any workplace is that things will change. Employers want to hire people who can be flexible and adapt as needed. "Show potential employers that you are adaptable, can maintain a positive attitude and work effectively no matter what happens tomorrow," Levit says. One way you can feature your positive, flexible approach is via your social media streams. Avoid complaining – even if the complaints have nothing to do with work. Include information in your updates to show that you can roll with the punches. For example, "Was surprised, but excited to learn we're changing how we handle invoices. Can't wait to learn a new system." The alternative is unlikely to win favor: "Couldn't believe they're making another change. I wish accounting would get their act together."
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The New Rules of Being Professional in the Workplace
Monday, December 02, 2013
Can you define what professionalism looks like? Generations, cultures and backgrounds may define the behavior and actions associated with professionalism differently. And now that our world is truly global and multi-generational, do we need to set some standard expectations for professional behavior? Maybe now is a good time to start the discussion.
Outreach etiquette. The term "networking" is fairly common in the United States. It describes the act of a person proactively reaching out to meet with a person of influence or for the exchange of mutually beneficial information. In some circles, referrals or networking is the only way business gets accomplished. Yet, networking can literally be a foreign concept to some international students. In fact, even in this country, people's opinions vary on how it should and shouldn't be done.
Reaching out to someone you would like to meet requires respect and professionalism. What does that sound like? The answer lies in the eyes and ears of the receiver. To send the right message and one that will result in a networking connection, you'll want to learn how to cater your message to the desired audience. The more you know about the person you want to meet, the more customized and meaningful your message will be. Test it and evaluate the change in responses.
Thank-you notes that show gratitude. Writing a good thank-you note or saying thank you is not only important, but an expected form of professionalism and courtesy, at least among certain generations and cultures. While everyone may not have received education on this, your thank-you skills prove your professionalism. Saying thank you shows your appreciation for someone's time or effort. It also shows gratitude and respect. Those who go out of the way to show appreciation are more likely remembered or stand apart from the people who overlook this small detail. Saying thank you isn't the only way to show professionalism, but it is a quick fix and easy to implement immediately.
Do what you say you'll do. Have you ever committed to do something and then it slips your mind? It happens, but could it damage your professional reputation? It depends on the situation. And what if it happens too often? Think about the personal and professional colleagues you rely on most. You know you can count on these friends to help out in a bind. Dependability is a way to demonstrate professionalism. The actions and behaviors of someone dependable are not difficult to identify. Dependability means you follow through by doing what you say you're going to do. This quality will help differentiate you from the masses. Being a person of your word is a valuable reputation to establish.
RSVP what? An RSVP is a request to respond. When you see this on an invitation, it means the person or organization hosting the event would like an accurate head count and your response allows them to confirm the appropriate details for the event. If you can't make the event, decline formally. But if you're uncertain if you'll be available to attend, what do you do? Do you hold a spot or let it go to someone who absolutely can attend? And what if something comes up at the last minute and you are unable to attend? If we asked a room of people for responses, there would be multiple answers. Regardless of what answer you choose, the more relevant question to ask is, how will your response or lack thereof impact your reputation?
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How Power Affects Decision Making
Thursday, November 21, 2013
It turns out powerful people really do think differently. New research shows that people in positions of high power and others in positions of low power take very different courses of action when presented with the same scenario.
Researchers found this out through a series of experiments that examined how people would respond to a hypothetical offer of $120 now or the ability to wait and gain more money in one year. Overall, most people will forgo the larger reward and simply take the $120 when it is offered, in what the researchers call temporal discounting.
However, after study participants were split into groups where they were randomly assigned different levels of power, new trends emerged. It was found that participants who were assigned to a low-power role such as a member of a team were willing to take the reward only if it was $88 higher than the immediate offer ($120) on the table. On the other hand, participants in a high-power role such as a manager were more likely to take an offer if it was $52 higher than the immediate offer.
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Appreciation Motivates Employees To Work Harder, Study Says
Thursday, November 21, 2013
It's the carrot, not the stick that keeps employees motivated in the workplace, new research shows.
A study by online career site Glassdoor revealed that more than 80 percent of employees say they're motivated to work harder when their boss shows appreciation for their work, compared to less than 40 percent who are inspired to work harder when their boss is demanding or because they fear losing their job.
Showing gratitude also helps keep workers from developing a wandering eye. More than half of those surveyed said they would stay longer at their company if they felt more appreciation from their boss.
While more money is the type of recognition employees would prefer most, employers can also keep their staff happy with a number of less-costly methods. The study found that 46 percent of employees would feel more appreciated if their boss gave them an unexpected treat, like snacks, lunches, dinners or thank you notes, while 24 percent would enjoy a company-sponsored social event, such as a holiday party or happy hour.
"There is a wide variety of ways to show employee appreciation that can go far towards keeping employees satisfied, engaged and retained," said Allyson Willoughby, Glassdoor's senior vice president of people and general counsel. "Even inexpensive forms of appreciation, like thank you cards and treats, or offering flexibility like telecommuting, show employees you value them."
Other forms of no-cost appreciation that employees want from employers include:
Being involved in decision making processes
Career opportunities
Recognition at a team meeting or in a company newsletter
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If you've been following along with my blog, you know that I love my leafy greens. Or, more specifically, I love the fact that I've finally found a way to eat them that I can appreciate.
In the past, I've come up with a great baked kale chips recipe.
More recently, I've succeeded in making swiss chard chips. If you haven't tried them yet, they taste incredible!
However, despite a couple of attempts in the past, I have had no success in coming up with a spinach chips recipe…. until now!
My Spinach Chips Recipe
Previously, I had serious issues with spinach chips sticking to the pyrex baking dish I was using. However, as part of my work with the swiss chard chips I found a workable solution.
The starting point for all three recipes is the same. Fill a baking tray or pyrex dish with leaves that are lightly coated in oil. At this stage, you can add in whatever spices you want to add. I typically season my chips lightly with salt.
Preheat your oven for 300 degrees and put in the baking tray. Set the timer for 10 minutes. However, as with any of these recipes, the specifics vary a bit from oven-to-oven, so peek into the oven occasionally after about 7 minutes just to make sure nothing is burning.
After 10 minutes, take out the baking tray and carefully flip the spinach leaves. They get thinner as they bake, so if you don't add in the flipping stage, you might end up peeling them off the bottom of the baking tray.
After flipping, put the dish back into the oven for another 5 minutes. Once again, monitor it at this stage. If you've put on too much oil, you may need to leave the spinach chips in the oven for a bit longer to become properly crisped. Or, if you have an especially energetic oven (or used less oil) they might crisp up in 3-4 minutes.
Your end result will look something like this:
They might not look all that pretty, but they're healthy, and they can be snacked on like potato chips (but without the guilt)!


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- Tall ice and water dispenser makes it easier to fill pitchers and tall containers
- Tilt-N-Take freezer drawer gives easier access to frozen foods
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If there's one parenting instinct that's universal, it's the urge to protect our children. Unfortunately, if there's one fact that's universally known, it's that we won't always be able to. Luckily, there is something we can do to prepare them for adversity – we can nurture their resilience, the ability to bounce back from life's hardships.
"Resilient people meet with success because they persevere," says Kimberly Arias, Director of Programs at Project GRAD in Long Island, New York. "It is particularly important for children to develop this as early as possible because it sets their pattern for dealing with adversity for the rest of their life."
Experts agree that resilience is a product of both internal and external forces. "Both personal characteristics--an optimistic perspective, good social problem-solving skills, tenacity – and environmental resources produce adaptive responses to adversity," says Mark Fraser, PhD, MSW, author of Risk and Resilience in Childhood: an Ecological Perspective.
The good news is that you can strengthen your child's resilience on both fronts. While you can't change your child's inborn temperament, you can affect his or her outlook. Encourage optimism. Focus on the positive, and try not to get bogged down by anxiety and "what if's?" When crises do occur, keep things in perspective and remind your child that things won't always be that way. This doesn't mean taking a Pollyanna approach; some dreams won't come true. Accepting reality rather than struggling against it helps people move on. But looking at the glass half full, rather than the glass half empty is a good start.
When your child feels overwhelmed by a huge project, don't take over. Instead, help him or her draw up a list of baby steps that will help him or her reach the goal. Learning to move forward through uncertainty one step at a time is a lesson that will help with everything from college applications to health care. Similarly, when your daughter is faced with an upsetting situation – say, a fight with her best friend – encourage her to take action rather than stewing passively in her anxiety.
Build your child's confidence the old-fashioned way – not by complimenting his every move, but by stepping back and letting him solve minor problems on his own. Teach him that he can trust his gut and he'll have an easier time getting up after he stumbles. And don't forget to help him work off some of his energy. Encourage a healthy lifestyle with time for physical exercise and stress-relieving breaks.
Of course, even the most psychologically resilient child in the world does better with a support system. Parents play a vital role; so do other family members, teachers, coaches, mentors, and friends. In times of trouble, having someone to bounce ideas off of is often just what kids need to bounce back.
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Really to complain about a few extra $$$s in this fiscal crisis and expect everything to get solved through cuts only is selfish and really petty. I would just remind you that in our country we have a constitution and that document mandates the power of the government to levy taxes. If you don't like it you are free to leave for a Banana Republic where Plutocrats and Oligarchs rule in Dictatorial fashion. For myself I prefer to live in the greatest country in the world where I consider a modest tax for the sake of children a small price to pay for the right to do business in a rich powerful free country. The notion that paying taxes is unfair is ludicrous. Taxes for the good of all is a patriotic duty and part of the social contract. Our schools need the money right now. It is a crisis. They've cut enough. If you don't like it, get politically active and get voodooeconomics reinstated or move to Mexico where there's a lot of opportunity to avoid taxation. But you may find some benefits are missing.
I'm not saying paying taxes is unfair if you read what I wrote. I don't mind paying my share and I do, but when is enough enough? Where in the constitution does it say that citizens can vote to have a select group of citizens pay for their needs or wants? Right next to the part about separation of church and state? It doesn't. We wouldn't be in this fiscal crisis if the politicians in Sacramento didn't spend more than they bring in. It's not my fault that I can manage a budget and the people in control of our money can't and those same people have been in control for years. If you feel this is no big deal then why don't you pay my extra share and everyone elses. Why don't all of you that feel the need to pay more taxes for schools, walk up to the district office and donate a 100 bucks if you feel the need? But don't talk to me about patriotism and what my duties are because I don't want to pay for a second school measure? What I'm saying is this is the second measure for VTA unified that we are currently paying for, and when the first one runs out, are you going to ask for another? The last measure was supposed to save everything, that's why we voted for it then, and I did vote for it. You need to get to the root of the problem to solve it. I know a lot of other professions that are very risky jobs and their preminums are not payed for 100%, so tell me why are VTA unifieds premiums payed 100%. You lessen some of that and you have added a lot more money to the budget without additional taxation. You correct some of those issues and if there is still a need, I don't mind paying a few bucks extra.
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