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Dr. Bloomgarden received his MD and PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. He completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He is currently completing his fellowship in Interventional Radiology at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center and affiliated hospitals. He will be taking a position in Cardiovascualr Imaging and Interventional Radiology at St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI, where he plans to perform Interventional Procedures on their 0.7T open MR scanner.
The recent development of the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to guide and monitor medical procedures holds much promise. At present, MR-guided biopsies, wire localizations, and chemical ablations can be performed on both open and closed MRI systems with little or no specialized hardware. Thermal ablations require specialized hardware, much of which already exists, although this procedure needs to be further studied and developed before it is accepted for widespread use. Finally, intravascular procedures utilizing MR guidance are still in preliminary research and development, but offer the potential for vascular imaging and treatments not available with any other modality.
As the revolution in minimally invasive surgery progresses, the need for more advanced and accurate methods for guiding and evaluating procedures is growing. Most intravascular radiological procedures are performed under fluoroscopy and X-ray guidance. Cross-sectional imaging, including ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), is used for most percutaneous procedures, such as biopsies and ablations. As these cross-sectional imaging modalities have become faster and easier to use, they have become more available to aid interventional radiologists in these procedures.
Each modality has its own advantages and disadvantages. Although the advantages of ultrasound (particularly real-time rapid imaging) are frequently exploited, the disadvantages of poor tissue resolution and poor penetration can limit the ability to perform certain procedures. CT has better penetration and good contrast between air, fat, and tissue. However, CT often has difficulty in distinguishing lesions without the use of exogenous contrast agents. Such agents, however, only aid conspicuity during a transient imaging interval. In addition, CT provides only axial (or limited off-axial) imaging guidance and can not be performed in real time.
MRI, a newer modality for procedure guidance, has many potential advantages that may make it more attractive than other currently available modalities. One such advantage is the lack of radiation exposure. Radiologists are subject to high levels of radiation during their lifetime career; use of nonX-ray modalities such as MRI will lower this risk. In addition, the multiplanar imaging capabilities of MRI permit non-axial needle tracking, such as is desired in reaching liver lesions from a subcostal approach. These areas and lesions are often not seen well with ultrasound, and tracks are difficult to follow with axial CT images. MRI is often the only imaging modality that affords the inherent tissue contrast needed to visualize lesions in steady state (ie, not during transient contrast phases). MRI, with its high inherent tissue contrast, can visualize different structures within an organ, including vessels and ducts, without exogenous contrast agents. Finally, and probably most importantly, MRI permits monitoring of treatment, such as thermal ablation, directly and in real time while the procedure is under way.
The recent advances in scanner design, MR-compatible instruments, and rapid imaging have propelled MR into the vanguard of imaging. This article will review the scanner designs, current applications, and recent developments that will enable MR guidance to be a reality in the next few years. This article will focus on applications of MRI in abdominal and vascular procedures, while briefly mentioning some of the neurointerventional, breast, and other applications.
The ideal MR system for interventional and surgical procedures provides adequate access to the patient from all directions, yet maintains a good signal to noise ratio, rapid imaging, and low artifacts. As yet, there is no one perfect scanner system, but there are many system designs, and many commercially available and prototype systems in current use.
The first system design used for biopsy and neurosurgical procedures in the United States is still used today at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA. Their design, by GE Medical Systems (Waukesha, WI), is called the "double donut" and consists of a cylindrical scanner with 54 inches of the center portion removed. This center area provides access to the patient at the scanner's isocenter for the surgeon or interventionalist. Disadvantages of this design include lower magnetic field strength at the center of the bore (0.5 T) and lower field homogeniety. This costly system may not suitable for most hospitals, but similar systems have recently been installed in other large research institutions.
Several commercially available systems also permit access to the patient in the scanner. Such open systems, which can also be used for imaging larger or claustrophobic patients, generally use biplanar horizontal magnets. These systems come in varying field strengths. Permanent or resistive magnets, the least expensive, have low field strength (<0.1 T to 0.3 T) and therefore have limited tissue contrast, temporal, and spatial resolution. The more expensive "mid-field" magnets are usually superconducting types and have main magnet strengths of 0.5 T to 0.7 T. These are the highest field strengths designed with open configuration. The C-arm designs (produced by Seimens Medical Solutions, Erlangen, Germany) look like conventional fluoroscopic C-arms and permit the widest access to the patient but have the lowest field strength. Scanners by GE Medical Systems, Hitachi Medical Systems America (Twinsburg, OH) and Toshiba America Medical Systems (Tustin, CA) have wider magnets with higher field strength, but require 2 to 4 supporting posts, decreasing access to the patient (Figure 1A). A new prototype design by Fonar (Melville, NY) incorporates the magnet hardware into the ceiling and floor, thereby providing the widest space between the magnets with 360š access (Figure 1B). This scanner is still in the development stages.
Alternative ideas for MR-guided procedures include use of a combination fluoroscopy/MRI suite. These rooms, such as that developed by Phillips Medical Systems (Bothell, WA) and installed at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, center around a custom table that slides a patient from a C-arm fluoroscope into a short bore, high-field magnet. 1 This flexible design permits high-resolution rapid imaging, and is suitable for monitoring procedures after instrument placement using fluoroscopy or ultrasound. It can also be used for intravascular procedures, whereby both MR and X-ray guidance can be used for catheter and guidewire positioning, imaging, and treatment guidance.
Hardware developments continue to occur rapidly, and new designs and advances will continue to appear as the technology matures. Recent developments include X-ray systems incorporated into mid-field MR systems. 2,3
Early MR pioneers first reported on the use of MR-compatible devices for percutaneous biopsies and fluid drainages in the late 1980s. 4,5 Following these early proofs of principle papers, there has been a very slow translation of these methods into clinical practice. Limitations include limited access to the patient and the time-consuming nature of these procedures due to closed bore systems. In closed-bore magnets, as in CT-guided procedures, the following steps are performed: 1) imaging the lesion (with or without intravenous contrast); 2) marking the location on the skin surface; 3) advancing a needle toward the lesion; 4) securing the needle; and 5) re-imaging to correct the position. Steps 3, 4, and 5 are repeated until the needle is visualized at the periphery of the lesion. Each step requires the operator to move the patient in and out of the magnet bore and view the images on the monitor outside of the scanner room. In this manner, lesions in the liver, kidney, adrenal glands, prostate, and breast have been biopsied successfully when the lesions were not detected on any other imaging modality.
The most extensive experience in MR-guided procedures has come from non-abdominal applications. In 2001, Salomonowitz 6 published his experience with 361 MR-guided procedures on 250 patients over 3 years. Procedures included spinal nerve root injections, intrathoracic and vertebral body biopsies, intervertebral joint blockades, and intra-abdominal (mostly liver, pancreas, and lymph node) biopsies. He reported no complications.
MR guidance has also been used for procedures on other organ systems. Specialized neurosurgical procedures are performed in MR suites like the one found at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. 7 At the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA), breast biopsies are the most commonly performed procedures. Most of these lesions are only detected on contrast-enhanced MRI. These procedures require custom designed grids and compression devices, which will not be reviewed here.
Reports have described MR-guided prostate biopsies for lesions detected with endorectal prostate MRI. 8,9 Recent experiments with MR-guided radioactive seed placement and cryotherapy for prostate cancer have also been reported. 10-12
In general, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, MR is still reserved for biopsy and treatment procedures for lesions not visualized with other modalities. We do not have an open configuration scanner, and therefore use the algorithm previously outlined: Imaging followed by needle manipulation with the patient outside the magnet bore, then re-imaging. Procedures can take hours, but often could not be done with any other modality, other than open surgical biopsy.
Imaging is usually a combination of breath-hold (usually in expiration) T1-weighted gradient-echo and/or single-shot fast spin-echo T2-weighted images of the region of interest. If the lesion is not well visualized, a contrast-enhanced three-dimensional (3D) gradient-echo image with fat saturation is obtained. After localizing the lesion, axial, sagittal, or coronal thin-section images are obtained. An entry site is chosen from the images, and that site on the skin is marked, using the axial position LASER and the right/left distance from isocenter.
Following appropriate preparation, draping, and use of local anesthesia, the needle is advanced toward the lesion from the predetermined orientation, as calculated from the images. As the needle is advanced, serial in-plane imaging can be acquired to verify orientation and position. Needle artifacts are related to pulse sequence and orientation of the needle with respect to the main magnetic field. To minimize artifacts, imaging with highly refocused pulse sequences such as fast- (turbo-) spin echo can be used. 13-15 After advancing to the correct position, perpendicular images along the track of the needle can be obtained to verify position. Figure 2 shows two images obtained during needle placement in a liver lesion near the inferior vena cava (IVC).
When the needle is at the appropriate position, fine needle aspirates, core biopsy samples, or instillation of chemical ablation agents can be performed. Following ablation or biopsy, post-procedure imaging (T1-weighted or contrast-enhanced images) are obtained to confirm treatment and/or evaluate for complications.
The risk of complications and the length of time required for such procedures could be lessened significantly with open configuration systems; in-room monitors; and rapid, user-friendly image prescription software. Over the last few years, such systems have been demonstrated at research conferences. They continue to be improved and are slowly being installed at many hospitals and medical centers.
One of the largest areas of growth in interventional radiology over the last few years is in the percutaneous treatment of cancer. Cancersincluding hepatocellular carcinoma, lung cancer, and metastatic colon cancerhave been treated in the liver, lung, and bones. The indications for regional or local ablation continue to grow, but currently include nonresectable hepatoma, colon cancer metastases to the liver or bone, metastatic disease to the lung, and nonresectable primary lung cancers. MRI is best suited for liver lesions, as other modalities can be used to visualize lung and bone tumors.
The incidence of hepatoma continues to increase as a result of increases in hepatitis C in the United States. Although the only definitive therapy is surgical resection, many patients are not candidates due to liver dysfunction or high surgical risk. Percutaneous procedures aimed at destroying the tumor and a small margin of normal tissue can be performed in a number of ways. Thermal therapy, with heat (radiofrequency [RF] ablation, lasers, or focused ultrasound) or cold (cryotherapy), has been used for a number of years. Chemical ablation with alcohol or acetic acid has also been shown to be effective in the treatment of hepatomas. However, the methods and doses for delivery of these agents have not been defined completely, therefore more accurate monitoring of the ablation procedure should be done to maximize efficacy and minimize complications.
RF ablation is the delivery of alternating electric current, modulating in the low radiofrequency range of <1 MHz. This electric current results in rapid ion movements in the adjacent tissue that cause heating. The heat induces cellular damage resulting in tumor necrosis. Necrosis can occur instantaneously at temperatures >60šC, but can also occur using lower temperatures for prolonged periods of time. MR is the only imaging modality with the potential to directly measure tissue temperature to determine when a lesion is fully treated.
There are multiple approaches to measuring temperature. The three most practical methods are described below. The most straightforward approach is the use of T1 maps to follow temperature changes. T1 measures the longitudinal relaxation time and is commonly evaluated qualitatively with T1-weighted images. T1 temperature images are easy to implement, provide relatively high temporal and spatial resolution, but suffer from poor linearity with temperature change and a somewhat poor signal-to-noise ratio.
Diffusion-weighted images are also temperature sensitive with good sensitivity and similar temporal and spatial resolution to T1 images. However, factors other than temperature affect diffusion weighting, including ischemia and changes in tissue characteristics that occur during the coagulation process. In addition, diffusion images are direction dependent, requiring additional images to measure the diffusion tensor. Finally, fat can cause artifacts in diffusion images acquired near fat/water interfaces.
The third and most promising method of measuring temperature is based on the chemical shift of the water/proton frequency with changes in temperature (proton resonance frequency method). Using fast spoiled gradient-echo sequences that correct for most of the local magnetic field inhomogenieties, the proton frequency shift is related linearly to the temperature change. These PRF sequences have high temporal resolution, good sensitivity and spatial resolution, and have been shown to be more precise than T1- or diffusion-weighted image sequences. Several published studies describe the use of MR thermometric maps during tumor ablation. 16-19 Recent experience on low-field (0.2 T) systems show that both conventional T2-weighted imaging and turbo spin-echo imaging sequences provide conspicuity of the treated region similar to that of contrast-enhanced imaging, permitting continuous monitoring during treatment. 13 Further research is necessary to validate these findings before this method can be put into widespread clinical use.
Other delivery systems can also be monitored with MR thermometry. Cryoablation probes are MR compatible and can be positioned with MR guidance, and monitored using similar pulse sequences. Other heat delivery systems include focused ultrasound technology in which arrays of high-frequency ultrasound transducers placed outside the body deliver energy resulting in heating below the skin surface. Integrated 3D imaging with computer tracking and MR thermometric monitoring allows for the automated determination of appropriate heat delivery. 20 This treatment has been applied in the brain, breast, and uterus (leiomyomas). 7,19,21,22 Early experience with totally noninvasive MR-guided focused ultrasound therapy of benign fibroadenomas has been shown to be possible, 22 although preliminary results suggest more work is needed in monitoring and targeting lesions.
While thermal therapies require specialized and expensive equipment that must be MR compatible, chemical ablation, on the other hand, requires only a thin needle (or possibly one with multiple side holes). Research in Asia, and more recently in Europe and the United States, has shown efficacy and increased survival with both alcohol and acetic acid instillations as treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma and liver metastases. 23-27
Alcohol causes decreased T1-, T2-, and diffusion-weighted signal on rapid imaging sequences. Following ablation with alcohol, the low signal intensity on the T2-weighted images corresponds with the area of nonenhancement on the post-gadolinium images and represents the area of cell death. Immediately following instillation, contrast-enhanced images can be obtained to verify the size of the treatment area. Figure 3 shows some edema surrounding a lesion recently treated with ethanol injection. The treated area appears low in signal intensity, corresponding to the area of cell necrosis. A small amount of subcapsular fluid is also noted.
An advantage of using acetic acid is the difference in the resonant frequency of acetic acid versus water. Selective chemical shift imaging can be performed to suppress the water during acetic acid instillation. Thus the treated area will appear bright on an acetic acid selective image. Figure 4 shows an image acquired during treatment of a nonresectable hepatoma in a patient with poor liver function and high surgical risk. The series of images shows the increasing size of the treated region using chemical selective imaging.
The rationale for the use of MRI for interventional procedures is based on recent studies describing atherosclerotic plaques with luminal appearances that do not necessarily correspond with the potential for harm. These vulnerable plaques--in which a thin fibrous layer covers a large lipid core--have the potential to rupture, leading to vessel occlusion even though the lesion may not cause significant luminal narrowing. This phenomenon has been seen in carotid and coronary vessels. MRI that permits visualization of the vessel wall with a catheter in place will reveal the characteristics of the plaque and vessel more clearly.
Additionally, MR-guided procedures can be performed without the use of ionizing radiation or nephrotoxic contrast agents. Current advancements in this field include development of intravascular catheters and wires that can be tracked (ie, visualized) with the MR scanner and that act as antennae for high-resolution vascular imaging. Because synthetic catheter material lacks any MR signal, various strategies have been developed for making them visible. These strategies can be divided into passive or active catheter tracking.
Passive tracking uses material or contrast agents added to the catheter to make them visible on MR sequences. Some commercially made catheters incorporate dysprosium rings near the end of the catheter, which appear as focal signal voids in bright blood sequences. 28,29 Such catheters were used by Bucker et al 28 to deploy IVC filters in pigs using real-time imaging in a combined MR-fluoroscopy system. Omary et al filled catheters with dilute GD-DTPA and imaged using two-dimensional (2D) and 3D spoiled gradient-echo imaging sequences. 30 They successfully tracked catheter manipulation during renal artery angioplasty in pigs (Figure 5A and 5B). 31 Passive devices can be tracked with conventional or fast imaging, and/or background suppressed images, or can be superimposed upon angiographic sequences.
Passive catheters, however, can have poor conspicuity within certain images, especially those with large section thickness or low in-plane resolution.
Alternatively, active catheters produce inherent signal, eliminating the problem of poor conspicuity. Active catheter tracking uses catheters or guidewires embedded with an RF coil directly attached to the scanner. The coil causes a peak in the Fourier-transformed images corresponding to the position of the tip of the coil. 32 After appropriate three-plane imaging, the position of the tip of the coil is known and can be superimposed on any image. To visualize more than just the catheter tip, modifications can be made to the catheters. These modifications include using multiple coils along the catheter length or using short linear segment coils. The limitations of active catheter tracking include catheter expense, local heating, and poor tracking if the patient moves. However, these same catheters can be used for imaging the vessel wall. This dual function is exemplified in Figure 6, which shows an active catheter being tracked (Figure 6A) in a rabbit aorta and the corresponding high-resolution vessel wall image (Figure 6B).
Semi-active catheters provide MR circuitry that enhances imaging without direct electrical connections with the scanner. 15,32 This type of system reduces the risks of coil heating and artifacts from standing waves. In addition, wireless inductive coupling can result in signal enhancement when imaging the tissue immediately adjacent to the coil. The coil can be mounted on an inflatable balloon at the end of a catheter. Alternative strategies include the use of a laser-controlled inductive coil that can be tuned or detuned with photo-optics, for use in tracking or imaging without risks of additional heating. 33 The preliminary research on this method is a very exciting beginning to the nascent field of intravascular MRI. However, before it becomes standard in clinical use, further developments in active and passive catheter and guidewires are required.
Interventional MRI is a rapidly developing area. Cancer treatment represents the fastest growing area among many interventional radiology practices. MR currently represents the most accurate modality for biopsies and cancer treatments. Improvements in open MR systems, device technology, and image prescription software will make these procedures easier and faster in the next few years. Finally, although intravascular MRI is still in its infancy, the possibilities inherent in this technology offer a new paradigm for intravascular therapy based on direct vessel-wall pathology, rather than luminal irregularity.
The author would like to thank Dr. David Roberts (University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA) and Dr. Reed Omary (Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL) for their helpful discussions and images and Dr. Albert Lardo (Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore, MD) for his images.


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MizuMikomi wrote:vampko wrote:That's just how you see it. To me, the sharicite/whatever was just sub plot. The real stuff that mattered was the growth of them and stuff. There's a reason I'm such a fan of Slice of life shows like Im@s and such, because I care more about relationships between people than the 'danger' that they're in.
I really don't get how you can say "That's just how you see it".
Histoire's mission she assigned to Gear was to amass shares so they could create a new Sharicite. All the other things just happen while she is working to achieve that goal.
And I see it the other way, that Gear is working to better understand the other Candidates, and befriend them, and they're all working hard to become stronger and do their jobs better. Histoire's mission/etc are just plot devices that help them get to that goal.
I am positive it will never make sense to you. As I said, this is why I'm more of a fan of Slice of life, because that's what I focus on. Not the world about to ending. Not someone becoming all powerful. I focus on the interactions between characters. The story is something I CAN enjoy. And usually do. But, the character interactions are what I truly enjoy, and what I focus most on.

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Asia / China / The Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel
The Hotel complex sits on a 500 acres of land. Guests can experience the traditional life style of north-western China with its classical Han and Tang dynasties architectural design in the convenience of modern facilities.
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RUMFORD -- Despite some challenges for Envision Rumford, the demo dual zip lines at Hosmer Field will be ready to go for the Fourth of July.
Tom Carey of Envision Rumford said the zip lines, permitted by the Fire Marshal's office, will be open to the public between noon and 6 p.m. during the River Valley Fourth of July celebration. There will be double zip lines anchored from the Hannaford parking lot and beyond the right field fence with all riders to travel within the Hosmer Field complex. The lines will not carry riders over fences.
"This is a great opportunity for the community to take a look at and experience zip lines. Imagine what it would be like to travel zip lines almost 10 times the distance over the falls, down the river and under the Memorial Bridge," noted Carey.
The fee will be $5 per ride. The weight range is 70 to 270 pounds and the minimum height is three feet. Harnesses, trolleys (pulleys) and helmets will be provided. There will be a number of adult harnesses and at least one child harness.
Releases will be required. Drivers licenses will be needed for proof of age. Adults must sign for minors.
Zip line t-shirts will be sold on site.
Carey noted that Volunteer runners are needed to shuttle the gear back to the launch from the landing area. Qualified volunteers will be given a zip line t-shirt and free zip line rides which do not unreasonably interfere with the use by a paying patron.
At their meeting Thursday, the Board of Selectmen, with the okay of Andy Russell of Public Works, approved a request from Envision Rumford for two town trucks loaded with sand as act as anchors for the zip line. The trucks, to be in place July 3-4, will be blocked, with the battery cables removed. An public works' employee is volunteering his time to be around for this.
Town Manager Carlo Puiia noted there is no liability concerns with the town in doing this.
He noted that Envision Rumford has obtained a separate liability policy, with a certificate of insurance to Hannaford and the Fire Marshal's Office.
The trucks will hold the tension in the cables. Envision Rumford Member Jim Sysko, an engineer from Newry who made his own 5,000-foot zip line, indicated that pull could be as much as 5,000 pounds when two heavy people ride.
One of the trucks will be parked in a parking space in the Hannaford parking lot, with the other truck at the turnout beyond the right field fence of the baseball field.
The 500-foot zip line would be launched on the banking beyond the third base line of the baseball field, running to just before the rightfield fence. When not in use, the half-inch cables will be at least 30 feet above the ball field over home plate and 10 feet up as they pass over the right field fence near the foul pole.
Plans for permanent zip lines over Pennacook Falls and under the Memorial Bridge are currently running into roadblocks as both Brookfield Power and the Maine Dept. of Transportation are presently against the idea.
Envision Rumford members agree that zip lines would attract recreation to this area, making it very important economically.
Carey said this zip line, which would be world class, would be unique in its proximity to Rt. 2 and the business district.
He added, "There are roadblocks. We'll try to knock them down. Until every stone is turned, we're not going away."
In another matter involving Envision Rumford, there will be Rally Fridays at area restaurants with each showcasing their zip line theme offering such as a drink, appetizer, ice cream, etc.
The tentative schedule is: 4 p.m. this Friday at Hotel Rumford; 4 p.m. on July 6 at Gatch's; 4 p.m. on July 13 at Brian's Bistro; 4 p.m. on July 20 with a rally and zip line update at Carey's at 228 Isthmus Rd.; and 3 p.m. on July 27 at Scoops.


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DETROIT, Oct. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 1, the Health Insurance Marketplace opened to millions of Americans, many new to buying health insurance, in search of answers of how to navigate the new system. Experiencing increased call volumes throughout the Marketplace's first week of operation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM), the only carrier offering plans in all 83 Michigan counties, is re-focusing its 10 welcome centers statewide to help consumers understand and navigate the change. Consumers can talk directly with a health plan advisor or licensed Blue Cross agent, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to determine the best plan for their specific situation, and ensure that each form is completed correctly to take advantage of any available federal assistance.
"Consumers are confused, some overwhelmed, as many are shopping for insurance for the first time, and want clear direction on what the change means for them, and what actions they need to take," said Terry Burke, vice president for individual business, BCBSM. "We're experiencing increased call volumes, as consumers are in search of information. The health plan advisors and licensed agents, all of which are CMS certified and have extensive knowledge of plan options, are available at our walk-in centers throughout Michigan to give consumers the opportunity to talk with an expert, in person, to determine subsidy eligibility, as well as the best solution for their situation."
Health plan advisors and licensed Blue Cross agents are available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the following 10 BCBSM walk in centers:
"Of the many questions consumers have, the most common include cost, being able to determine subsidy eligibility and understanding the difference between products," Burke added. "The agents can help consumers determine if they are eligible for government-funded subsidies, which would reduce their monthly premium, as well as better predict consumer costs and guide them through the process of choosing the plan with the best value for their family. Our advisors can help consumers gather all the information needed for enrollment, and ensure they're able to successfully complete the process, locking in coverage effective January 1, 2104."
In addition to the walk in centers, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is hosting a number of community education sessions throughout the month of October to educate consumers on health reform and facilitate their transition to the new marketplace. All education sessions are open to the entire community, and will provide guidance to the uninsured that are not Medicaid or Medicare eligible.
Michigan residents can also contact one of the thousands of licensed Blue Cross agents across the state, as these agents understand consumer challenges, have the knowledge and understand how to assist consumers to determine subsidy eligibility and which qualified health plan may be their best option. To date, more than 2,000 Michigan agents have completed training and certification to sell Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Network plans both on and off the Marketplace. These agents are also certified to sell Blue Medicare Advantage plans.
Those at higher income levels who are not eligible for a subsidy, or don't wish to take advantage of one, can enroll easily through bcbsm.com. BCBSM offers a total of 18 options for coverage for individuals, many of which are among the lowest priced health plans on Michigan's Health Insurance Marketplace. The rates for these plans are identical both on and off the Marketplace. BCBSM is the only health insurer to offer coverage in every one of Michigan's 83 counties. Products, pricing and plan design are available at bcbsm.com/myblue.
To learn the basics of health reform, Michiganders can visit HealthCareReformBasics.com. BCBSM will also continue to answer questions from consumers seeking information and clarification on their eligibility and options, and encourages consumers to enroll by December 15 to have coverage begin on January 1, 2014.
Any reporter interested in coming down to one of the BCBSM walk in centers for an interview must call the newsroom first to schedule a time: 313-549-9884.
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Boy, 12, scares off home intruder in Lynn
LYNN, Mass. (WHDH) -- A Lynn boy scared off an intruder in his mother's bedroom Tuesday morning.
"I chased him out the house. I stand up like this and," said Dimitrios Rosario.
Dimitrios Rosario sleeps with his mom because he's afraid of the dark.
But early Tuesday morning, he was fearless when an intruder broke into their Lynn home.
"I woke up and heard my mom screaming," Dimitrios said.
"There was a black shadow standing next to the bureau and he was basically just trifling through and opening up my jewelry box," said Cindy-Lou Bartlett.
"Stand up on mom's bed went in that dude's face and said, 'you get out,'" Dimitrios said.
It was just after 5 in the morning. Cindy-Lou Bartlett was startled by a figure in her room.
"He kept rustling with his hands like he had weapon in hand," Bartlett said.
But her 12-year-old acted fast and fashioned his own weapon.
"He was very brave he grabbed curtain rod took them apart and like swords and the kid had run out back door," Bartlett said.
"And then he ran out the house so I followed him and then he opened this back door. He went out that door," said Dimitrios.
Police told the family the 18-year-old Victor Martinez got in the house by climbing onto a bucket and slipping through an opened window.
Police arrested him at a third floor apartment two blocks away.
"It's disgusting to me because I'm trying to raise a man and you're 18 years old breaking into our house making us feel unsafe," Bartlett said.
What Cindy-Lou need not fear is how the middle schooler will turn out.
His most prized possession is a Boston Police pin because when he grows up, he wants to continue to keep others safe.
"I know that's my house and I shouldn't be afraid," Dimitrios said.
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Rep. Michele Bachmann, (R-Minn.), on the future of health care after the Supreme Court ruling.
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We're looking ahead to tomorrow Supreme Court ruling -- obamacare the law that launched a thousand protests.
The president's massive health care overhaul fueled the rise of the Tea Party movement a reaction against government overreach and -- spending now.
These grass -- protesters were decisive in the 2010 elections.
What will this ruling mean for the Tea Party in 2012.
-- joined by Republican congresswoman Michelle Bachmann from Minnesota founder of the house Tea Party caucus and what of Obama -- fiercest departments.
It's great to see -- congress are nice to have you on the show what is the feeling in the Tea Party tonight as we are on the -- that this big decision.
What people -- electric and they're really there's a lot of electricity in the air lot of excitement lot of anticipation.
The -- up his bed that something's going to change it obamacare won't stay the way it is that -- that entire ruling isn't struck down at least part of it will be doubts the expectation.
People are very excited I'll be in the chamber tomorrow what that decision -- handed down.
And we are looking forward -- hopefully very good news.
Well it's going to be fascinating -- -- to be a lot of people out there tomorrow I expect to be one of them.
What -- the questions the American people have though is what next let's say the individual mandate goes or possibly even the entire law.
The majority of Americans say they want congress to take on health care and especially the spiraling costs.
Quality of health care what are people like you prepared to deal to improve health care in this country.
Well that really is the problem and I agree with President Obama he said that cost was issued an Obama care he's at every American would save 2500 dollars other premium.
Instead costs spiraled by a factor of three this last year so what will do is something that is no cost to the tax here.
It would be allowing people -- -- your own health insurance across state lines.
With no minimum federal requirements let people -- -- but that all their health care expenses with their own tax free money.
And -- true medical malpractice reforms those are three major reforms -- it cost the taxpayers nothing.
And they bring the cost of health -- down dramatically that's just the beginning of what we can do it will have a -- conversation.
The one thing we won't do is force a political solution down our throats of people that doesn't help anyone gaining access to health care.
Congresswoman tonight you know we're sitting here talking to everybody about their expectations what they see happening.
The reality is you could get surprised the other way -- Obama -- yeah stick.
That all of -- could be made it could be approved by the Supreme Court and get this rubber stamp of the highest court in the land.
What -- that mean as a practical matter now this government intrusion as you've described would be backed by the supreme.
Work it will added I think that would give a boost to President Obama and his supporters but that doesn't change the fact that 70% of the American people 70% of the doctors don't like obamacare.
The reality today is high cost denial of care.
That isn't going to go away it'll only get worse under a comic here so what it will mean is all of our chips are on November.
Everything is about making sure that we have a a role.
Reduce costs -- pro free market help health -- president.
And senate and congress well yeah like there are a lot of issues to fall right like tomorrow's decision is not the last word.
We'll certainly be discussing this for along time -- -- I ask you a personal question.
You have 23 Foster children as I understand has five kids to bureau.
All parents understand the importance of good health care affordable health care.
As you look to this.
What is in your mind as a way to get there because it seems to -- the politics of this -- are just in the way we cannot come to any kind of resolution.
But it actually is pretty simple if you let people just -- any health insurance policy they want that's good for everyone.
If you let people pay for their health insurance with their -- tax free money.
That's good for every one and it's yet medical malpractice reform that's good for everyone except the trial lawyers so there's a lot that we can't -- help people.
And your white as a mom.
My 25 year old could easily afford to pay sixty dollars a month for his health insurance.
But to date because of government intervention.
His bill is far higher than -- so I wanna see the costs -- for our kids because then they'll understand that it's their obligation to bide your health care bill be responsible.
We've got a long way to go and tomorrow it's not the end of this congresswoman Bachmann thanks for coming on today are really appreciate your time we'll see you tomorrow on the courthouse steps okay.
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So, anyone interested? If I get 3 people interested, I'll create an OOC thread to discuss the setting/style of rp we will create. So, if you want to participate, please tell me, and also whether you'd preffer we make our own universe or set it into the FO universe, plus the style of rp: freeform, medium, advanced.


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Fired Manchester officer charged in Bedford hit and run to see pension
Pensions continue under the New Hampshire Retirement System, even if a member is arrested and convicted of a crime, said system spokesman Marty Karlon.
But other benefits aren't available. Because Coco didn't retire from his job, he won't be eligible for benefits such as a medical subsidy or survior benefit, Karlon said.
And he will have to wait to get his pension. Coco is 41; no one is eligible for pension benefits until the age of 45, Karlon said.
He had been with the city for 17 years and 8 months before his termination on Monday. Based on his departing annual salary of $84,000, Coco's pension will amount to about $37,100 a year.
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He's a living legend and today Texas A&M's only Heisman trophy winner was honored.
John David Crow won the trophy back in 1957. Today, the university unveiled a larger than life statue to honor Crow.
Former teammates, University officials and fans alike turned out for the ceremony. The statue took sculptor Steven Whyte over a year to design and create. It was donated as a gift to the Aggie athletic department from Erle Nye.
"I'm not bright enough, smart enough to express my feelings on something like this," expressed Crow.
"I don't think that many people are and then unveiling the statue was just unbelievable. It's unbelievable."
After the ceremony, Crow and his former teammates posed for a picture in front of the statue. Some athletic department officials remarked it was a historic moment to have so many former player in one place.
Crow played at A&M under legendary coach Bear Bryant in 1957 when he won the Heisman. Coach Bryant was quoted saying if they don't give the Heisman to John David, they ought to stop giving it.
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The 404 at CES 2012: Where we have the power (podcast)
LAS VEGAS--For our last live episode from CES, we're joined by Sony's John Koller who shows us the U.S. version of the PlayStation Vita and President of CBS Interactive Jim Lanzone...fingers crossed that we still have jobs after this!
First we sit down with Sony's Director of Hardware Marketing John Koller for a first glimpse at the American version of the PlayStation Vita mobile gaming device. Last year Jeff got the chance to look at a preview of the Japanese-only model, and the hardware is truly meant for the hard-core gamer.
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dying in battle is always good.
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You guys... o.o
I like how the gender balance is absolutely male-dominant. It makes things seem pretty sexist. >w>
Looks like I'm back here, oh noes~
But like, Add me on Skypez or Facebookz so we can chatz more, kays?~
Looking forward to RPing, yesh?~ <3
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Current RPs:
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You haven't seen my character yet >.>
Then again, one character isn't going to make a difference.
How often do you see women kicking bloody ass and taking violent names Derek? exactly. War is a man's game.
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Well, I'm assuming the players are male-dominant, so...
I MIGHT make a female character as well, since you mentioned it, but it may be difficult since it would be my first.
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Naunix Xeduun
Half Elf
25 in human years
The half elf known by the name Naunix does not display many of his late mothers elfish features, in fact the only clear resemblance he exhibits are his cleanly shaved face and the pointed ears whose tips poke out the sides of his mane-like hair. Naunix takes great pride in his birthplace to the north and demonstrates this pride with the color and style of his hair. His hair is quite long and splits color straight down the middle of his hairline. The right side of his hair is an ice-blue color and is spiked from his forehead all the way across his head and down his neck; it represents the ice that spikes across the frozen lands and waters in the frozen northern zones. The left side of Naunix's hair is dyed as white as the snow that blankets across his homeland and is styled just so: his hair falls in front of his face on the left side and his cleanly laid over his head and down the back of his neck like a fresh coat of snowfall.
The features of his face do not akin him to his elven brothers in anyway. Whereas most elves and half-breeds have a gorgeous complexion and fair skin free of marks; Naunix's face shows that his years, although not numerous, have been unfriendly. The time spent away from the dark and cold seasons of the north have darkened his kind face into rough tan. Along with mother natures harsh treatment has come the equally unforgiving dealings of her children. Whether it be beast bothered or people prejudiced Naunix has faced his fair share of struggles empowering and demeaning. His journeys away from home accompanied by these brawls have bared his body beaten and bruised. Despite the racist nature of some of his skirmishes, Naunix wears his scars as proudly as medals because he believes they show his ability to overcome. In terms of actual size his good genes and active lifestyle have rewarded him with a strong frame capable of continuing his vigorous existence. He stands proudly at 6 feet 2 inches with his head held high atop his broad shoulders. Depending on the season of year and his luck in nature he weighs anywhere between 200 and 210 pounds on a good day.
However; the most recognizable feature of Naunix Xeduun are his eyes. The pupil and iris of both eyes are just as white as the sclera in which the red veins are visible. Upon first glance many believe that his is blind, but within his culture it is considered a great omen to be blessed with eyes so pure. The apparel in which Naunix is general witnessed reflects his specific clan and upbringing. His arms from the elbow down and his legs from knee down are wrapped in cloth and tightly bound giving his appendages the slight appearance of a mummy's attire. Underneath his armor he wears a thick leather pair of chaps and a tanned hide vest with no sleeves. Atop his casual under-garb he is donned with a combination of lightweight metal plates that cover his chest, shoulders, biceps, thighs, and shins. These plates are held together by white pelts of various bears, rabbits, foxes and other winter-coated animals that where skinned for the purpose of this armor. The overall set guards Naunix's most vital areas while still allowing him to move as freely as possible. The armor is a perfect compromise of protection and speed.
Naunix was raised by his mother deep in the mountains of the north where the elven clan of Xeduun resides. Naunix's father was a human from the central continents of the known world, but was outcaste for reasons unknown to Naunix nor his mother. He wandered across the vast countries of the north in search of friendly faces and was eventually met with open arms throughout his journey. However; no village was able to welcome him as a permanent resident due to the condition of living in such a harsh environment. So his father became a nomad moving from village to village managing his survival. Eventually he made it to the one truly established town in the northern territories and settled in as a blacksmith. While there he eventually fell in love with an elven woman who would come from the deep mountains to trade goods within the frozen metropolis. After impregnating her with the unlucky half-breed that was to be their son Naunix, he set out for the Zael Desert in search of the riches he wanted to support his struggling life and family. Due to the nature of the situation it was unlikely that he would return and alas he did not.
Naunix's mother did not give up on waiting for him to return until a true human lifespan had expired and Naunix had reached manhood. Her son fully capable of caring for himself and her only other reason for living clearly deceased his mother peacefully surrendered to death's embrace and left Naunix in the safety of the clan. After years of the some routinely boring life the very human feelings of wonder, greed, and the need for change had began to prick at Naunix's thoughts day by day until he gave in to his long-ignored urges and left home without so much as a goodbye. Since that day Naunix has been living like his father did in the middle of his younger years. However, his inability to truly belong to one race has made it harder for him to find the same open doors and welcoming faces his father stumbled into before him. With another decade passing since his father's disappearance, rumors of the city from the sands have reached the pointed ears of Naunix the northern half-breed. He is now dead-set on finding what his father got himself caught in so many years ago.
Naunix is calm and collected and always thinks before he acts. His decisions' are based on what they may affect later rather than just a current judgment. He is generally quiet, understanding, and not easily angered. Although he tends to avoid conflict if it comes to him he will deal with it the most appropriate means. Despite his casual nature he is a deadly force to be reckoned with and it is recommended that you don't stand in between him and what he wants. Naunix's secluded life has also resulted in being a very independent individual. He is far from trustworthy and expects rudeness or a bluntly race-based assault from the majority of the people he meets.
All the previous aside: if someone manages to get on Naunix's good side his personality adjusts to his more human side or the way he would act among his clan mates. He will start to become cocky around them, but remain clever enough to not make himself look like an idiot. During a serious moment he will still focus on the situation at hand and take on a no bulls**t attitude. However, if he's outside of any danger he can become quite talkative and amusing to be accompanied by. Regardless of how comfortable he may get with another he still keeps most of his true feelings bottled up inside and is very good at hiding his emotions. Along with that Naunix will still try pass off as the strong silent type that no one would dare to bother when busy despite the obvious camaraderie he may currently be sharing.
The blades carried by Naunix were crafted by none other than his father and were considered to be his greatest achievement. The blades where specifically made for Naunix before his birth. Each blade represents one half of who he is. Both blades are Grosse Messer's but have specific differences that pertain to each side of Naunix's gene pool. The blade representative of his father's southern desert homeland is pitch black from handle to tip and has metal twisted around a ruby in the center of the hilt. The blade itself is jagged like a saw on both sides, but still proficient for stabbing or quickly slashing through an opponent. This is because the teeth along the blade are larger(but still tiny) near the hilt and become very miniscule as they reach the tip of the blade. The blade representative of his mother's north elven culture is pure white with sapphire in the exact spot as the ruby in the juxtaposing blade. The blade of his white sword is smooth from edge to edge without the slightest hint of an indentation.
At first glance these two Grosse Messer's seem like well crafted ornamental blades and unsuccessful for the heat of battle. However; the metal that his father used to craft he blades resulted in two massive swords as light as a needle used to sew hide into clothing. Naunix's invaluable time spent training with his deceptively powerful blades have turned him into a well oiled machine of killing efficiency against a variety of armament or numbers. Naunix is able to maximize his killing power with these unnatural tools due to him having trained with blades of regular weight for the majority of his life. The swords rest in an 'X' shaped sheath that is strapped across Naunix's chest, resting the blades across his back with the handles too each sword on opposite sides. The black blade rests upside-down on Naunix's right side(held in place by it's small teeth) and the white blade rests with the hilt directly behind Naunix's left shoulder.
Although Naunix does not practice the magic of his mother's people he does contain the same blood as his ancestors and therefore has a power within him that is dangerous to himself and his adversaries. When Naunix reaches a point of pure hatred or rage his body does more than go into an adrenaline rush. The berserkerage releases a magic within his very core that dissolves logic from his thoughts and in it's place pours the fuel for a blood-lust that can only be stopped by a success in his slaughter or his own death. While other elves are much better at containing this issue Naunix's human side weakens him to it's dawning threat.
Emotional Weakness:
The Beserkerage previously mentioned^, innocents in need (especially female elves or male humans), the same willpower that drives him may push him to achieve too much, and the need for knowledge of his fathers end/existence.
Physical Weakness:
Strong Magics from a considerable distance, I assume being stabbed or shot with arrows also harm him.
Racism, humidity, stupidity, and most green foods.
Enough power or influence to end any feuds between the races of those who inhabit the world so that they make work together to solve greater problems at hand, rather than be blinding by the ignorance of unreasoned hate. OR a full understanding of his ancestry on both sides (especially knowledge about his father)
Has an awkward soft-spot for animals…didn't feel this as enough of a weakness to put it in the emotional list.
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Was gonna say...
"What the heck is the other half...?"
Then I read the father part.
Rawr, who says women have to tear out your insides with their bare hands?
That's what magic is for, silly~
Looks like I'm back here, oh noes~
But like, Add me on Skypez or Facebookz so we can chatz more, kays?~
Looking forward to RPing, yesh?~ <3
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Yeah that awkward 15 seconds of utter suspense made you read the whole thing huh? =D
Lol I'm Ryan, nice to meet ya.
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RL HAS DECIDED TO DEVOUR MY FREE TIME. AS SUCH, I WON'T BE ON UNTIL 5:30ish(CENTRAL TIME) AND WILL BE GETTING OFF FOUR HOURS LATER ON THE WEEKDAYS. WEEKENDS ARE BEING DEVOURED AS WELL. I'LL BE SLOW IN POSTING. UNTIL MARCH, WITH SOME EXTENDED PERIODS OF FREE TIME IN BETWEEN.
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Since virtual instruments have become popular, we musicians keep asking one question: how do we achieve the same skill level shown in the official demos? Now that the physical modeling era is here, we're asking another question: how can we shape our own unique sound? Although many modeling instruments give you control over many parameters of the sound, it's still difficult to achieve your own ideal sound for the very simple reason that we are musicians and not technicians. Bad luck has no limits! Sometimes it's not your piano software that's the problem - it might just be the keyboard that you play. Most players don't realize that nearly all keyboards have a non-linear velocity response. Combine this with the fact that hardly any keyboard players have the skills or desire to actually play an accurate linear velocity response and achieving a good dynamic is a really challenging task! To get beyond these technical limitations, we musicians have had to spend a lot of time and energy learning the quirks of not only our instruments but our software as well. And when a software developer decides to issue an "upgrade" that thoroughly changes the basic parameters, we get to start over again. While a new trumpet is something to enjoy, modern musicians cringe at the thought of having to learn an entirely new keyboard or new software! A.I will auto test your keyboard - learn all about it - and then use artificial intelligence to make suggestions for you. It is A simple to use and it speaks the same language as musicians - YOUR language - not the geek-speakS of technicians. A.I will test your keyboard velocity response, pedal support and most importantly suggest ways to shape the sound that you are looking for. A.I makes it simple to quickly achieve your ideal sound. Here are two comparison demos showing how A.I could help you get better sound
Here are two demos showing the effect of HD Velocity Layers, Rendering with same MIDI file. The simple MIDI file has only one note repeated 12 times with the same velocity. You can hear a big difference between with and without HD Velocity Layers. Demo1: Without HD Velocity Layers Please note HD Velocity Layers are completely different with using repetition samples with Round Robin. Repetition samples with Round Robin always has fixed pattern and fixed number of variations. But with HD Velocity Layers, you will have infinite variations. Lucky Bean Piano achieves a new level of realism by emulating the behavior of Piano Legato. When you are playing legato phrases on a real grand piano, the transition between two legato notes is created by subtle variations of key pressure. Lucky Bean Piano is able to respond to these differences and truly allows your sound to sing when playing legato phrases. Demo: Without Piano Legato
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No it doesn't. However, if you're hosted at textdrive you can switch to PHP4 by adding this to your .htaccess
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I hope you're not complaining about me maintaining 2 versions? :p
As I said before: I wasn't really planning on maintaining bsl_audioscrobbler
, but as I'd made a mistake documenting a tag and the modification was only adding 4 lines of code, I went and updated bsl_audioscrobbler
as well.
I just found it confusing that you had two and they had both been recently updated. Maybe you could specify a little more clear the rmc_audioscrobbler is the newer and better? way to go.
hmm i'm a bit confused since there is no AWS anymore, which of these do I download to run with RMC?
and then is the procedure the same? I'm installing this for the first time so..
thanks in advance
You can still download it from this page (direct link)
I have not updated the plugin yet to support the new Amazon web services. I'll be doing that when I have some free time on my hands.
ok i've got it installed as far as I can ascertain but caching is being done – so I gather this needs to be dne for anything to be displayed?
Here's my site: http://hatfullofsky.com and in the sidebar is the listening block
Now my install is:
and the forms I'm using are as follows:
<txp:rmc_audioscrobbler limit="5"
defaultimage="/images/no-cover.gif" />
<txp:album_img_small />

<txp:album />

<txp:title />

based on my install path, would the above be correct or incorrect?
EDIT: I finally got this working! A very nice plugin, thank you!
My only problem now is that the link option neither links to amazon nor to audioscrobbler – how can I resolve this?
Thanks again – very nice plugin
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Thanks for the excellent plugin.
I have it running on successfully on my site, but with the following PHP Notice message at the top of the screen, (repeated three times):
[code]Notice: Undefined index: albumlist_album_title in /././././textpattern/lib/txplib_misc.php(429) : eval()'d code on line 67[/code]
Any ideas what this is about?
On a slightly differnt note:
I am trying to figure out a way to call my "presently playing" track into my blog entries as a footnote to each one. I want to be able to display something along the lines of
[quote]When typing this entry, I was listening to <txp:author> <txp:title /> <txp:album />[/quote]
The tricky point is that I want this footnote to stay that way permanently so that I can look back in a year and re-read threads and see what I was listening to then. Simply put, is there a way to prevent the plugin from updating if I use it in an entry, and would I be able to use multiple instances of it, without any others already entered being updated?
Any other suggestions (besides copy and paste) would be appreciated.
Thanks again.
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I'm having problems with the bsl_audioscrobbler plugin…it looks to be running, but doesn't display the artist. Here's what my audioscrobbler form says:
<txp:permlink><txp:title /> by <txp:author /></txp:permlink>

And the plugin is called with:
<txp:bsl_audioscrobbler username="USERNAME" form="audioscrobbler" limit="10" notlisteningmessage="All quiet right now." notworkingmessage="Audioscrobbler is broken. Try again soon." />

is this going to have to be re-done since they moved to last.fm?


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Why wasn't this put in the other trade for manning thread?
Honestly, the wild card here is Indy. I think Indy knows that they have a gold mine in that number one pick if they get it. There are teams out there willing to give a couple first round picks for the chance to get Luck and I would see Indy taking advantage of that and trading for more picks.
Remember, Indy has some glaring holes to fill that go beyond one untried, unproven QB that could end up being a bust.
Are you man enough? Eric Berry? Apparently Not!
I have to agree here. The cost would be alot and the number of draft picks over the next decade would be unreal and if we couldn't protect him his days as a Chiefs QB would be numbered. We, at this point are just grasping for straws sorta speak. Between Palko and Stanzi we may have something here, people wanted to suck for Luck but as in times in the past what if Luck Sucks, you really never know until you try what you have. I would have to say our chance at the playoffs are slim to none, so keep Palko in for two or three games and then give Stanzi a shot. Lets take advantage of this time we have and hope our line will keep them alive.....
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October 19/08 Stuff to ponder
Sunday, October 19th, 2008Sydney Australia (IAS 4th Conference on Pathogenesis), moments after I told Michael Kirby, former Australian supreme court judge that it was the meds causing my midsection weight gain.
Here is something that happened last week that raises a theme for me.
At a social event held at Sailors by an organization on which I sit on their board, I was having a conversation with someone I hadn't met before. He started to ask me about the work I do, and I related to the work of this board and the directors of the group hosting the evening.
"So what do you do for work?"……
"This is what I do for work, I work with issues dealing with HIV" I replied. Yet, I was beginning to discover I was dealing with someone who would not let it be. And, this is when I become uncomfortable.
Why? Because if I want to tell someone I'm on disability, I want it to be of my own choosing, not because I'm forced, and I am not comfortable making up bullshit to tell someone. I've been way too out there in the public for far to long to start lying.
"Well yes, but where in a hospital, social services?" he continues.
"I'm sit on a lot of working boards and this keeps me very busy."
"Yes but that doesn't pay, so what do you do?" Now I'm getting annoyed so I just blurt it out. "I'm on disability, and although I do not officially work, I do much volunteer work which pays me in way such as being able to travel to Africa."
(yes and I realize this where people go, "Oh those gay guys with HIV got it so easy."
In an almost incredulous look — which I'll take as a compliment — I hear "You do not look disabled to me!"
Now here is a point I'd like to make, disabilities comes in all shapes and sizes and are not always visible. People who say such things are not with me on a daily basis to see all the ups and downs I go through, the one entire year it took to get used to the seven drugs I take, including Sustiva (the drug in the once a day Atripla) making me literally going crazy.
They are not there when I'm sleeping for weeks on end, can't cook food, let alone eat much. Or, for that matter that year and a half when I threw up everything I ate when taking a different drug, or the years I spent viremic (fighting the virus with no drugs) and having fevers everyday, completely exhausted and depressed. I could go on and on.
Instead they see a ten minute snap shot and start with their judgment, and why is it that *I* have to justify anything to anyone.
In any case, now my status is right out there in a conversation where I didn't particularly want to discuss it. Can I not simply be a guy at a social event, and not some poz guy who now is explaining (yes I know I wasn't forced to) why I'm on disability.
The clincher for me was when as I was putting on my jacket he reached over and across the table to pat me on the stomach, "Oh you've got a belly!"
Let me tell you, the drugs cause metabolism issues and fat doing stuff it normally wouldn't I'm very self conscious about this. Yet time and time again, gay men who should know better pat us on the stomach and make comments.
I thought, I really should say (and all true) "You know I've had an Australain former Supreme Court judge, and the CEO of a Boehringer Ingelheim pat this stomach and comment on it, so if you are going to do that, you better be someone important, as I do have standards.
At the end of the day, I realized, I'm simply going to have to say I work as a consultant in the area of HIV. Depending on the context and the person I may or may not say more.
As for the stomach, I've started telling those who do it that this is a result of the medication and it would be very much appreciated if that were not to happen as I'm fully away of the changes of my body, and that you wouldn't go up to a woman, slap her on the ass, and make a remark about the "junk in her trunk" so please afford me the same politeness.
So, now that I've had my two coffee blog posting, how do others deal with this if they have had similar experiences? Do people really know what they are doing when they start commenting on someone's appearance? Friends have had stuff said to them knowing full well what it was, simply to be mean.
Stuff to ponder.