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BCR-ABL1 Testing in Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
In the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome (Ph)-positive leukemias, various nucleic acid-based laboratory methods may be used to detect the BCR-ABL1 fusion gene for confirmation of the diagnosis; for quantifying mRNA BCR-ABL1 transcripts during and after treatment to monitor disease progression or remission; and for identification of ABL kinase domain point mutations related to drug resistance when there is inadequate response or loss of response to tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), or disease progression.
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is a clonal disorder of myeloid hematopoietic stem cells, accounting for 15% of adult leukemias. The disease occurs in chronic, accelerated, and blast phases, but is most often diagnosed in the chronic phase. If left untreated, chronic phase disease will progress within 3 to 5 years to the accelerated phase, characterized by any of several specific criteria such as 10-19% blasts in blood or bone marrow, basophils comprising 20% or more of the white blood cell count, very high or very low platelet counts, etc. From the accelerated phase, the disease progresses into the final phase of blast crisis, in which the disease behaves like an acute leukemia, with rapid progression and short survival. Blast crisis is diagnosed by the presence of either more than 20% myeloblasts or lymphoblasts in the blood or bone marrow, large clusters of blasts in the bone marrow on biopsy, or development of a solid focus of leukemia outside the bone marrow.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is characterized by the proliferation of immature lymphoid cells in the bone marrow, peripheral blood and other organs. ALL is the most common childhood tumor, and represents 75% to 80% of acute leukemias in children. ALL represents only 20% of all leukemias in the adult population. The median age at diagnosis is 14 years; 60% of patients are diagnosed at younger than 20 years of age. Current survival rates for patients with ALL have improved dramatically over the past several decades, primarily in children, largely due to advances in the understanding of the molecular genetics of the disease, the incorporation of risk-adapted therapy, and new targeted agents. Current treatment regimens have a cure rate among children of »80%. The long-term prognosis among adults is poor, with cure rates of 30% to 40%, explained, in part, by different subtypes among age groups, including the BCR-ABL fusion gene, which has a poor prognosis and is much less common in childhood ALL, as compared with adult ALL.
Disease Genetics
Ph-positive leukemias are characterized by the expression of the oncogenic fusion protein product BCR-ABL1, resulting from reciprocal translocation between chromosomes 9 and 22. This abnormal fusion gene characterizes CML. In ALL, with increasing age, the frequency of genetic alterations associated with favorable outcomes declines and alterations associated with poor outcomes, such as BCR-ABL1, are more common. In ALL, the Ph is found in 3% of children and 25% to 30% of adults. Depending on the exact location of the fusion, the molecular weight of the protein can range from 185 to 210 kDa. Two clinically important variants are p190 and p210; p190 is generally associated with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, while p210 is most often seen in CML. The product of BCR-ABL1 is also a functional tyrosine kinase; the kinase domain of the BCR-ABL protein is the same as the kinase domain of the normal ABL protein. However, the abnormal BCR-ABL protein is resistant to normal regulation. Instead, the enzyme is constitutively activated and drives unchecked cellular signal transduction resulting in excess cellular proliferation.
Treatment and Response and Minimal Residual Disease
Imatinib (Gleevec®) was originally developed to specifically target and inactivate the ABL tyrosine kinase portion of the BCR-ABL1 fusion protein in order to treat patients with CML. In patients with chronic phase CML, early imatinib study data indicated a high response rate to imatinib compared to standard therapy, and long-term follow-up has shown that continuous treatment of chronic phase CML results in "durable responses in [a] large proportion of the patients with a decreasing rate of relapse." As a result, imatinib became the primary therapy for most patients with newly diagnosed chronic phase CML.
Treatment response is evaluated initially by hematologic response (normalization of peripheral blood counts), then by cytogenetic response (percent of cells with Ph-positive metaphase chromosomes in a bone marrow aspirate). Complete cytogenetic response (CCyR; 0% Ph-positive metaphases) is expected by 6-12 months after initial treatment with the TKI imatinib. It has been well established that most "good responders" that are considered to be in morphologic remission but relapse may still have considerable levels of leukemia cells, referred to as minimal residual disease (MRD.) Among children with ALL who achieve a complete response (CR) by morphologic evaluation after induction therapy, approximately 25% to 50% may still have detectable MRD based on sensitive assays. Current methods used for MRD detection include flow cytometry (which affords a sensitivity of MRD detection of 0.01%), or polymerase chain reaction (PCR)‒based analyses (Ig and T-cell receptor gene rearrangements or analysis of BCR-ABL transcripts), which are the most sensitive method of monitoring treatment response, with a sensitivity of 0.001%. Ig and T-cell receptor gene arrangement analysis is applicable for most ALL patients, whereas PCR analysis of BCR-ABL transcripts is applicable only in Ph-positive patients.
With the established poor prognosis of Ph-positive ALL, standard ALL chemotherapy alone has long been recognized as a suboptimal therapeutic option, with 60% to 80% of patients achieving complete remission, significantly lower than that achieved in Ph-negative ALL. The inclusion of TKIs to frontline induction chemotherapy has improved CR rates, exceeding 90%.
Imatinib treatment does not usually result in complete eradication of malignant cells. Not uncommonly, malignant clones resistant to imatinib may be acquired or selected during treatment (secondary resistance), resulting in disease relapse. In addition, a small fraction of chronic phase malignancies that express the fusion gene do not respond to treatment, indicating intrinsic or primary resistance. The molecular basis for resistance is explained in the following section. When the initial response to treatment is inadequate or there is a loss of response, resistance mutation analysis is recommended to support a diagnosis of resistance (based on hematologic or cytogenetic relapse), and to guide the choice of alternative doses or treatments.
Structural studies of the ABL-imatinib complex have resulted in the design of second-generation ABL inhibitors, including dasatinib [Sprycel®] and nilotinib [Tasigna®], which were initially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of patients resistant or intolerant to prior imatinib therapy. More recently, trials of both agents in newly diagnosed chronic phase patients showed that both are superior to imatinib for all outcomes measured after one year of treatment, including CCyR (primary outcome), time to remission, and rates of progression to accelerated phase or blast crisis. Although initial follow-up was short, early and sustained complete cytogenetic response was considered a validated marker for survival in CML. On June 17, 2010, the FDA approved nilotinib for the treatment of patients with newly-diagnosed chronic phase CML. Dasatinib was approved on October 28, 2010 for the same indication.
For patients with increasing levels of BCR-ABL1 transcripts, there is no strong evidence to recommend specific treatment; possibilities include continuation of therapy with dasatinib or nilotinib at the same dose, imatinib dose escalation from 400 mg to 800 mg daily, as tolerated or therapy change to an alternate second-generation TKI are all options.
Molecular Resistance
Resistance is most often explained at the molecular level by genomic instability associated with the creation of the abnormal BCR-ABL1 gene, usually resulting in point mutations within the ABL1 gene kinase domain that affects protein kinase-TKI binding. BCR-ABL1 kinase domain (KD) point mutations account for 30-50% of secondary resistance. At least 58 different KD mutations have been identified in CML patients. The degree of resistance depends on the position of the mutation within the kinase domain (i.e. active site) of the protein. Some mutations are associated with moderate resistance and are responsive to higher doses of TKIs, while other mutations may not be clinically significant. Two mutations, designated T315I and E255K (nomenclature indicates the amino acid change and position within the protein), are consistently associated with resistance. The T315I mutation is relatively common at frequencies ranging from 4-19%, depending on the patient population; it is more common in patients with advanced-phase CML than in patients with early chronic phase CML.
Compared to imatinib, fewer mutations are associated with resistance to dasatinib or nilotinib. For example, Guilhot et al. and Cortes et al. studied the use of dasatinib in imatinib-resistant CML patients in the accelerated phase and in blast crisis, respectively, and found that dasatinib response rates did not vary by the presence or absence of baseline tumor cell BCR-ABL1 mutations. However, neither dasatinib nor nilotinib are effective against resistant clones with the T315I mutation, and new agents and treatment strategies are in development for patients with T315I resistance.
In a recent follow-up study of nilotinib by le Coutre et al., 137 patients with accelerated phase CML were evaluated after 24 months. Sixty-six percent of patients maintained major cytogenetic responses at 24 months. The estimates of overall and progression-free survival rates at 24 months were 70% and 33%, respectively. Grade 3/4 neutropenia and thrombocytopenia were each observed in 42% of patients.
Rarely, other acquired cytogenetic abnormalities such as BCR-ABL gene amplification and protein overexpression have also been reported. Resistance unrelated to kinase activity may result from additional oncogenic activation or loss of tumor suppressor function, and may be accompanied by additional karyotypic changes.
The BCR/ABL1 qualitative and quantitative genotyping tests, and ABL kinase domain mutation tests, are not manufactured test kits and have not been reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Rather, they are laboratory-developed tests (LDT), offered by clinical laboratories licensed under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) for high-complexity testing.
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
BCR/ABL1 qualitative testing for the presence of the fusion gene is considered medically necessary for diagnosis of chronic myeloid leukemia (see Policy Guidelines).
BCR/ABL1 testing for messenger RNA transcript levels by quantitative real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction at baseline prior to initiation of treatment and at appropriate intervals during therapy (see Policy Guidelines) is considered medically necessary for monitoring of chronic myeloid leukemia treatment response and remission.
Evaluation of ABL kinase domain point mutations to evaluate patients for tyrosine kinase inhibitor resistance is considered medically necessary when there is inadequate initial response to treatment or any sign of loss of response (see Policy Guidelines); and/or when there is progression of the disease to the accelerated or blast phase.
Evaluation of ABL kinase domain point mutations is considered investigational for monitoring in advance of signs of treatment failure or disease progression.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
BCR/ABL1 testing for messenger RNA transcript levels by quantitative real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) at baseline prior to initiation of treatment and at appropriate intervals during therapy (see Policy Guidelines section) is considered medically necessary for monitoring of Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment response and remission.
Evaluation of ABL kinase domain point mutations to evaluate patients for tyrosine kinase inhibitor resistance is considered medically necessary when there is inadequate initial response to treatment or any sign of loss of response.
Evaluation of ABL kinase domain point mutations is considered investigational for monitoring in advance of signs of treatment failure or disease progression.
POLICY EXCEPTIONSNone
Diagnosis of CML and ALL
Qualitative molecular confirmation of the cytogenetic diagnosis (i.e., detection of the Philadelphia chromosome) is necessary information for the accurate diagnosis of CML. Identification of the Philadelphia chromosome is not necessary for the diagnosis of ALL, however, molecular phenotyping is generally performed at the time of initial assessment (See Determining baseline RNA transcript levels and subsequent monitoring).
Distinction between molecular variants (i.e., p190 vs. p210) is necessary information for accurate results in subsequent monitoring assays.
Determining baseline RNA transcript levels and subsequent monitoring
Determination of BCR-ABL1 messenger RNA transcript levels should be done by quantitative real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction-based assays, and reported results should be standardized according to the International Scale.
For CML, testing is appropriate at baseline before the start of imatinib treatment and testing is appropriate every 3 months when the patient is responding to treatment. After a complete cytogenetic response is achieved, testing is recommended every 3 months for 3 years and then every 3-6 months thereafter.
Without attainment of a complete cytogenetic response, continued monitoring at 3-month intervals is recommended. It has been assumed that the same time points for monitoring imatinib are appropriate for dasatinib and nilotinib as well and will likely also be applied to bosutinib and ponatinib.
For ALL, the optimal timing remains unclear and depends upon the chemotherapy regimen used.
TKI resistance
For CML, inadequate initial response to tyrosine kinase inhibitors is defined as failure to achieve complete hematologic response at 3 months, only minor cytologic response at 6 months or major (rather than complete) cytogenetic response at 12 months.
Unlike in CML, resistance in ALL to TKIs is less well studied. In patients with ALL who are receiving a TKI, a rise in the BCR-ABL level while in hematologic CR or clinical relapse warrants mutational analysis.
Loss of response to TKIs is defined as hematologic relapse, cytogenetic relapse or 1 log increase in BCR-ABL1 transcript ratio and therefore loss of major molecular response (MMR).
Kinase domain mutation testing is usually offered either as a single test to identify T315I mutation or as a panel (which includes T315I) of the most common and clinically important mutations.
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The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language.
07/18/2013: New policy added. Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee.
09/16/2014: Policy title changed from "BCR-ABL1 Testing for Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Drug Resistance Mutation Detection in Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia" to "BCR-ABL1 Testing in Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia." Policy description updated regarding acute lymphoblastic leukemia, disease genetics, and treatment and response and minimal residual disease. Policy statement section updated to add "Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia" and "Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia." Added three policy statements under acute lymphoblastic leukemia heading regarding BCR/ABL1 testing and the evaluation of ABL kinase domain point mutations. Policy guidelines updated to clarify the timing of testing in patients who are responding to treatment or who have a complete cytogenetic response. Added and updated the following headings in the Policy Guidelines: Diagnosis of CML and ALL, Determining baseline RNA transcript levels and subsequent monitoring, and TKI resistance. Added ICD-9 diagnosis codes 204.00-204.02 to the Code Reference section.
04/21/2015: Policy reviewed. Policy statements unchanged. Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigational definitions.
08/21/2015: Code Reference section updated for ICD-10.
12/31/2015: Code Reference section updated to add new 2016 CPT code 81170.
SOURCE(S)Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Policy # 2.04.85
CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
The code(s) listed below are ONLY medically necessary if the procedure is performed according to the "Policy" section of this document.
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Cape boys' basketball beats Sussex Tech 81-73Doors close early for sold-out game
Two hundred would-be fans missed a good basketball game Dec. 6 at Sussex Tech, as the Cape Henlopen Vikings kept their emotional composure in front of a sold-out, packed house of 1,200 to win 81-73 over the Ravens.
The win was the fifth in a row for the Vikings over the Ravens
"I knew the team that kept their emotional composure would win the game," said coach Steve Re. "We did a good job being patient and playing under control on offense, but on defense it was another story. Usually you don't give up 73 to your rival on their court and walk away with a win."
Cape rode the trio of senior experience as Tyreik Burton with 21, Jon Warren with 18, and Toney Floyd with 16 combined for 55 points.
The Ravens countered with their own Big Three, as Robert Larkin, 31, Shi'wuan Sykes,18, and Rae'Kwan Deshields, 10, accounted for 59 points.
Cape led at halftime 39-29 and just about emptied the bench without hesitation or reservation.
"We have kids who have been doing the job since they came here and are not afraid to step into the moment," Re said.
Jordan Howell, Ryan Thornburg, Kai Vitella, Austin Brooks and Kyle Orton all gave Cape big minutes in the first half.
A Cape surge in the second half led by Burton's three three-point goals propelled the Vikings to the victory.
The Ravens' Robert Larkin was relentless on the offensive glass, as Cape had no answer for the slashing forward who had 31 points including a two-handed slam on a transition basket.
Cape will play at Smyrna Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Eagles lost at Caesar Rodney on opening night 53-45.
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Aquaculture, the husbandry of aquatic plants and animals, is a natural-resource based segment of Idaho's agricultural economy. The Thousand Springs Reach of the Mid-Snake River supplies high-quality spring water that is well oxygenated and at the optimum temperature for rainbow trout. The presence of these springs has allowed the industry to develop into one of the largest aquaculture sectors in the nation. Overall, Idaho is ranked within the top ten states for aquaculture production and value.
Aquaculture Facts
- Idaho is the number 1 producer of trout in the United States.
- Idaho accounts for about 75% of all domestic trout production in the nation.
- An estimated 95% of all trout consumed in the U.S. is farm-raised.
- Idaho trout production averages around 41 million pounds annually.
- Other species produced include over a million pounds of tilapia, a warm water fish similar to a perch that's native to Africa; blue and channel catfish and about 400,000 pounds per year; sturgeon meat and caviar, some ornamental production, and even alligators!
- Aquaculture products satisfy an estimated 50% of our seafood needs.
- Idaho Aquaculture Trout Production Statistics (pdf)
Trout Aquaculture
The first commercial trout farm was established in 1909 near Devil's Corral just outside of Twin Falls. Today Idaho is the number 1 producer of rainbow trout in the nation. On average, 41 million pounds of rainbow trout are produced annually, supplying 75% of domestic production. In addition to rainbow trout, Snake River white sturgeon, catfish, tilapia, ornamental fish, and even alligators are farmed in the Magic Valley. Approximately 98% of Idaho's aquaculture production occurs in Twin Falls, Gooding and Jerome counties.
The Idaho aquaculture industry is vertically integrated and includes equipment manufacturing, facility design and construction, production, processing, feed production, fish health diagnostic services, packaging, marketing, sales, and distribution. There are around 80 fish farms throughout the Magic Valley, with the majority of fish farms located in Twin Falls and Gooding counties. Two processing plants and a value-added plant are located in Twin Falls County. There are also 3 processing plants in Gooding County. Nearly all the rainbow trout produced are processed for human consumption, with an increasing proportion in recent years being further processed into value-added products such as boneless fillets, ready-to-eat and microwaveable meals, jerky, spreads and smoked products. Essentially all the tilapia grown in Idaho (more than 2 million pounds) are transported live to Asian markets on the west coast and in Canada. However, the majority of catfish and sturgeon are processed. The alligators are processed both for meat and hides. Two fish feed mills, located in Twin Falls County supply 65-70% of the feed used by the farms. Overall, directly and indirectly, the industry employs 1,500 people and is valued at 90 to 100 million dollars annually.
During the past 10-15 years considerable improvements have occurred in feed manufacture and waste management as a result of university research and extension, which has resulted in improved water quality existing fish farms thereby improving water quality in the mid-Snake. Total phosphorus discharge has been reduced by approximately 40% from 1990 baseline loads.
Although spring flows have declined since the mid-1950's, the current drought has greatly exacerbated the situation resulting in a water crisis for all water users. Hydrologists estimate the aquifer is being depleted by over 400,000 acre-feet per year.
Environmental regulations, water quantity and profitability will be the driving forces that shape the future of the aquaculture industry. Efforts by research and extension in cooperation with industry, local state, and federal agencies will attempt to ensure the vitality and continued sustainability of this important industry in the Magic Valley.
Aquaculture Publications
Publications are in PDF format. To read them you may need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader®.
- Aquaculture Waste Management Guidelines
- Manual for Rainbow Trout Production on the Family Farm
- NCRAC – 170-1993 Introduction to Water Chemistry
- NCRAC – Yellow Perch Culture Guide
- SRAC – 220 – Trout Production Eggs and Fry
- SRAC – 222 – Trout Farming – Carrying Capacity Inventory Management
- SRAC – 283 – Tilapia Biology
- SRAC – 4501 – Building Classroom Recirculation System
- SRAC – 7201 – Koi and Goldfish Profile
- SRAC – 221 – Budgets for Trout Production
- SRAC – 223 – Trout Feeds & Feeding Methods
- SRAC – 454 – Aquaponic System
- WRAC – Bacterial Coldwater Disease
- WRAC – 100 – Producer-Based Quality Assurance
- WRAC – 106 – Settling Basin Design
- WVA – AQ02-1 – Waste Management in Aquaculture
- WVA – AQ01-2 – Marketing Processed Fish
- WVA Trout Processing
- Live Haul: Tilapia
- Safe, High Quality Caviar (Washington State University, University of Idaho)
- Guide to Using Drugs, Biologics, and Other Chemicals in Aquaculture
Aquaculture Links
- University of Idaho Aquaculture Research Institute
- American Tilapia Association
- Aquaponics-Hydroponics
- California Aquaculture
- College of Southern Idaho Aquaculture Program
- FAO Fisheries
- Focus on Fish Health
- Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR)
- National Aquaculture Association(NAA)
- National Fisheries Institute
- SRAC Publications
- Trout Production USDA
- Trout-North Carolina State
- U.S. Trout Farmers Association
- Water Gardens
- Western Regional Aquaculture Center
- eXtension aquaculture page
- Seafood Health Facts
- Seafood Curriculum
EPA Aquaculture Permit Workshop Documents
- Write Certify BMP Plan | pdf
- Material Storage | pdf
- Maintenance | pdf
- Record Keeping | pdf
- Hardness | pdf
- Training | pdf
- Copper Method | pdf
- BMP Plan Template | pdf
- Example BMP Plan | pdf
- EPA QA – QC plan R5-final | pdf
- EPA QA – QC G5-final | pdf
- Guidance Copper | pdf
- Minimum BMP Plan Requirements | pdf
- Minimum Requirements of a QA Plan | doc
- Off-line settling basins monitoring requirements | doc
- Raceway and full flow monitoring requirements | doc
- Receiving Water Monitoring | doc
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I had visited Lucky Chip at The Sebright Arms pub around the time the BurgerAddict was born and was keen to try them again with my developed palate(it's not). They have taken up residency for some time now here and have regular specials that cater to a variety of taste buds.
Their slider bar has also just finally opened in Soho to rave reviews but today I was going to where I believe it all started at Netil Market.
Travelling from Essex was a train, walk, 254 bus and a short walk but my excitement just built along the way.
With only 1 person in front of me in the queue (is 1 person a queue?) I was warned that there was a 20minute wait for a burger, I asked if I can get the fries now, this was no problem, fries in hand I walked around the small market.
MEAT - Perfect in every way. Big, juicy, bursting with flavour and cooked with a great firm texture on the surface and pink and soft in the middle. The patty is flattened on the grill, heavily seasoned and given a good dollop of mustard.
BUN - A great bun. Perfect size, great texture, soft to touch yet firm enough to enable you a solid grip on the burger and manages to deal with the following juices with ease.
TOPPINGS - Oh no, bacon fail. It was too soft and didn't last 2 bites before it exited the burger. The American cheese was everything that is good about this cheese, thick & gooey. Big crisp pickles & shredded lettuce were spot on as well. Shame about the bacon.
SIDES – Skin on fries (£2.50) covered in ketchup, mustard and salt they brought back memories of being a kid at the seaside, a real mixture of crisp, fluffy and soft fries. The salt, after a while became too much for me however they are still the best fries I have tasted.
A great burger and fries to be had here in a quirky small market place.
Definitely one of the best London burgers I have had and if I was reviewing a cheeseburger here it would have been top marks, but with the bacon being poor unfortunately it missed out. I will be checking out their Slider Bar in a week or two.
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This was a great recipe! Sort of made some modifications as I accidentally bought Ready to Serve Mushroom soup. Since the soup was not condensed, I omitted the milk. Also I added some rosemary & extra garlic powder. Threw in a little cayenne. At first I thought a cup of this stuff would be too little for dinner, but added some green beans on the side & I was full all night.
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Taner Yildirim wins Tubitak Award
The prestigious Special Award of the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council goes to NCNR physicist Yildirim.
Craig Brown wins PECASE Award
NCNR staff member Craig Brown has won a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
Nagao wins Young Scientist Award
Michihiro Nagao, an instrument scientist for the NCNR's NSE spectrometer, has won an award from the Physical Society of Japan.
Flemming Award to Yildirim
NCNR staff member Taner Yildirim has won the Arthur S. Flemming Award for his research on superconductors and hydrogen storage materials.
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Showing 81 - 91 of 91 for "Student Development"
Party at the Prez's kicks off Homecoming and Family Weekend
New activities like Fierljeppen (Dutch pole vaulting) and a Senior Only Sleepout join with past traditions like the annual Cardboard Canoe Race.
October 21, 2013 | Amanda Greenhoe
We Are Calvin: Henry Higby
Senior Henry Higby is spending this Fall in the semester abroad program in France.
October 22, 2013 | Matt Kucinski
Graduating with honors
For Rachel Hekman, receiving a medal at Honors Convocation was the realization of a dream that began back in high school.
April 30, 2014 | Grace Ruiter
Student uses linguistics to compare Turkish and American music
Maria Cupery compared the top ten song charts in Turkey and the United States for her research project. She presented her findings at a national conference this spring.
May 21, 2014 | Connor Sterchi
We Are Calvin: Thuy-Nhi Nguyen
Thuy-Nhi Nguyen is spending this summer studying songbirds at the Au Sable Institute in northern Michigan.
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Calvin is on a short list of institutions that U.S. News & World Report highlights as outstanding examples of undergraduate research and creative projects.
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I Got Gallstones... hurts like fuck. gonna talk to a surgeon tomorrow.
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I Got Gallstones... hurts like fuck. gonna talk to a surgeon tomorrow.
Old man.
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bullshit, you were in the ER because you took viagra and had one of those 5 hour boners
Don't NEED Viagra son. I've got the stamina of a bull ox. Go see the surgeon Wednesday now to set up the surgery. And now I have an ear infection that hurts like crap. This is after I had to take Alora to the ER for vommiting and had to sit up with nannie at the hospital several times. It's been a shitty break.
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Double Ear Infections too. :( Surgery a Week from Friday.
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Have wicks in both ears, only way to get medicine into them as they're sealed shut. Fever, Chills, and headache. And apparently I have a throat infection but that hasn't been botherin me. Here's to a speedy recovery!
Ear pain is one of the worst kinds of pain ever. And then toothaches maybe.
Apparently this gall stone pain is up there with those two... My lady boss said that gall stone pains were worse than natural childbirth.
I hope you give birth to a healthy and beautiful gal stone Quoorl :happysad:
Won't give birth... they're gonna cut a series of tiny holes in me, insert some tools, cut the whole gallbladder out and suck it through one of the tiny holes.
Gall stones are people too!
Surgery tomorrow. Startin to get nervous.
Don't worry you will be a wonderful mother.
Do you keep the stones?
Hope all goes well, and it's not too painful, Qoorl <3
I made it. And I did keep the stones. I am SORE SORE btw.
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.NET Gadgeteer is a platform for creating your own electronic devices using a wide variety of hardware modules and a powerful programming environment. Students with little or no Computing background can build devices made up of components that sense and react to its environment using switches, displays, motor controllers, and more. Components are plugged into a mainboard and programmed to make them work together. Microsoft Research has launched .NET Gadgeteer as open source software /hardware, and .NET Gadgeteer kits are now available from a variety of hardware vendors. Gadgets can be constructed by connecting the modules with cables, then programming the events triggered when using the device using Visual Studio. Either Visual Basic or Visual C{\#} can be used. .NET Gadgeteer has great potential in schools due to the fact that it can be used to teach students computer programming, simple electronics and also some computer-aided design. It is also very motivating for young people to be able to build their own gadgets. A digital camera can be built in about half an hour! Other devices that students can learn to build are a stop watch, traffic lights, various games, a temperature logger and a music player. The possibilities are endless! Through using .NET Gadgeteer, students learn about handling events, and are introduced to key programming concepts that are taught in schools including selection, iteration, arrays and functions. We have held pilots in schools in the UK and the USA and students have been very motivated by the opportunity to create physical devices. Students work in groups and enjoy the opportunity to be creative as well as learning to program. In this hands-on workshop, we will demonstrate .NET Gadgeteer and a variety of modules that are available. Participants will have the opportunity to build and program a small gadget or device of their own, using a range of modules and Visual Basic .NET.}, author = {Sue Sentance and Steve Hodges}, booktitle = {International Conference on Informatics in Schools: Situation, Evolution and Perspectives (ISSEP)}, month = {March}, publisher = {Springer}, title = {.NET Gadgeteer Workshop}, url = {http://research.microsoft.com/apps/pubs/default.aspx?id=192692}, year = {2013}, }


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by Michael Fisher | October 25, 2013 5:35 PM
I'm writing this editorial while sitting in a Boston-area Starbucks, which means two things: 1) yes, I'm one of those pretentious jerks who writes in public, and 2) I'm seated next to a wireless charging plate embedded in the tabletop. The hardware is unobtrusive, just a glossy disc about three inches across, mounted flush with the table. At first glance, it almost seems like a permanent coaster, a structural suggestion from management encouraging you to "put your drink here." Only on closer inspection does the Powermat branding become evident, with tiny text encouraging the curious to ...
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We were doing some speculating on last week's episode of the Pocketnow Live, and, as tends to happen, we got to talking about the future. Not the distant future, where embedded transceivers and wearable gadgets have replaced the smartphone, but some time before that. An era close to our own, with smartphones in nearly every pocket and more connectivity than ever, but with an important catch: this hypothetical world features connectivity without cables. Signal without strings. Phones without ports. The idea is amazing. So amazing I can't claim credit for it. Sure, other publications have ...
by Michael Fisher | August 2, 2012 3:39 PM
Around these parts, we're no strangers to wireless charging. We've been talking about inductive recharging for a while now, and with a webOS expat like me onboard, that's no surprise. Palm pioneered wireless replenishment as an out-of-the-box feature in its Palm Pre Plus and subsequent devices, and even though it's been nearly three years since, other manufacturers have been slow to incorporate similar technology into their products. Even though standards like Qi, sprung from the loins of the Wireless Power Consortium, have picked up steam since, we still haven't seen huge adoption of ...
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April 22, 2011 12:00 PM by Veronica Dudo
The Real Housewives Of Orange County's Gretchen Rossi and her boyfriend Slade Smiley are being sued by a former business associate for breach of contract, fraud, deceit and conspiracy according to RadarOnline.com.
In light of the recent claims against Gretchen and Slade over the Gretchen Christine Beaute venture, Gretchen and Slade decided to address the situation saying, "Since I have received so many questions from the media, and questions from my loyal fans and followers regarding the recent claims against Slade and I, with the assistance of our Counsel here is our formal response to the allegations being made."
That statement comes on the heels of a lawsuit filed by Ronann Myers, which RadarOnline.com reports alleges in February 2009 she and Gretchen decided to form a make-up company together, agreeing to split the profits 50/50. She claims both invested $15K in the venture and filed documents to form their company.
But according to Gretchen's statement, "Ron Ann Meyer's claims are false and nothing more than a transparent attempt to extort a settlement out of someone in the public eye. Although Gretchen works with many talented make-up artists on a weekly basis, she decided to involve Myers with starting her make-up line. At that time both contributed equal amounts of $5,000. A single product was ordered as a test sample. The women divided the product 50/50. As conversations about working together progressed, a written agreement was extended to Myers by Rossi. Myers refused to sign the agreement. Over the next week or so, Rossi and Myers encountered extreme difficulties working together. At this point, Rossi e-mailed Myers, rescinding the original offer to partner together."
Myers however states that the two had an oral agreement and that she tried to have the partnership agreement signed, but claims Slade stopped it according to RadarOnline which also reports that Meyers is seeking $100k in damages, attorneys' fees and compensatory damages.
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This number keep calling me morning, noon, and night. I would appreciate if they stop calling me. If it was really important, the caller would leave a message.
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A collection agency called diversified consultants Inc. They also call from 910-225-5601.
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Diversified Consultants Inc. They also call from 910-225-5613, and 910-225-5622. I get calls from them atleast twice a day and sometimes more.
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Ignoring this call knowing they weren't gonna leave a message. I'm not dumb people I know what you want and your not getting it from me.
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This number 910-225-5613 called me after 8pm. I answered the phone because the number seemed like a local number..Lumberton NC. When I answered they said they were Diversified Consultants a Collection Agency, however they never said that this was an attempt to collect a debt. They told me they were calling on behalf of Tmobile. They shared with me amount owed due to early termination with Tmobile. The oddest thing though they asked me if I was going to go back to Tmobile then they could reduce balance I owe. I dont trust them.
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text: Home Blogs The Browntable On Chicago Violence, Eric Holder Top Cops Out After the Derrion Albert beating, Attorney General Eric Holder tried responding to the growing profile of youth violence in America. In his remarks in Chicago with Education Secretary Arne Duncan, he never once mentioned the word "gun." By: Dayo Olopade Posted: Oct. 8 2009 6:29 AM 0 The brutal killing of Chicago high schooler Derrion Albert left countless Americans stunned. In an attempt at damage control—in an immediate and long-term sense—White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel dispatched Attorney General Eric Holder and former Chicago Schools superintendent and Education Secretary Arne Duncan to Chicago to confront the constellation of issues that led youth violence to surge in the city in recent years. Holder's remarks, to students and parents in the neighborhood where 16-year-old Albert was beaten to death, were sorrowful, yet filled with policy prescriptions: We're here today to continue a public safety conversation that the Obama Administration started on day one. It has included a law enforcement summit I hosted at the Department of Justice, a White House gang prevention conference, and countless episodes of collaboration with local law enforcement. But it's not a conversation where we want to do all the talking. We want to listen to educators, parents, and experts in the field, and find out the best ideas for addressing this urgent problem. We're not interested in just scratching the surface or focusing on generalities, and as we delve into this problem we're not going to protect any sacred cows. We're here to learn firsthand what's happening on our streets so we can devise effective solutions. Our responses to this issue in the past have been fragmented. The federal government does one thing, states do another, and localities do a third. We need a comprehensive, coordinated approach to address youth violence, one that encompasses the latest research and the freshest approaches. The speech, perhaps remarkably, did not once mention the word "gun". This may be appropriate (Albert was killed with cruelty, sticks and stones) but undercuts somewhat Holder's promise not to protect "sacred cows"—in this case, gun rights enumerated in the Constitution's Second Amendment. Before the speech, however, Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence—longtime advocates against gun ownership and for stringent restrictions on gun use—challenged Holder to go further: The youth violence problem in Chicago is a gun violence problem. Illegal guns are being trafficked into Chicago and then used to kill school-aged children. The Obama Administration has done almost nothing to address this so far. Three years ago, in the wake of the Nickel Mines shooting of five Amish school girls, George W. Bush managed to hold a 'Conference on School Safety' without even saying the word 'gun,''' said Helmke. That Holder followed suit is a disappointing half-measure in a time when bold, even extreme actions are needed. It's understandable that Second Amendment protections are a heated legal and cultural debate that the busy Obama administration probably doesn't want to join at such a critical moment for domestic and foreign policy. Adding fuel to this fire, however is the ongoing push from New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg to crack down on private gun shows where loopholes and lax policing allow gun enthusiasts—as well as criminals and the mentally ill—to skirt standard background checks and buy weapons that end up promoting street violence: [E]ven though we have the nation's toughest law against illegal possession of a loaded handgun, drug dealers and criminals continue to obtain guns from inter-state traffickers. According to ATF, 89% of guns used in crimes in New York City last year originated out of state. Many cities around the country find themselves in the same situation. It is clear that we can't solve this problem by working only within our state. We need leadership from Washington to close loopholes that criminals exploit, and we need stronger enforcement of the laws already on the books. There is certainly something to Bloomberg's argument; New York's crime rates are significantly lower per capita than Chicago's. It would have been nice to see the Justice Department—making progress in other areas, like Civil Rights, important to black America—acknowledge that. —DAYO OLOPADE Covers the White House and Washington for The Root. Follow her on Twitter. Get what we're watching delivered to your inbox everyday! Sign up for our daily video newsletter below. Powered by Livefyre


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A very easy & tasty vegetarian burger taken from Vegetarian Times Mag Aug 93 issue with a few of my own additions. Cook rice till cooked and slightly sticky(white rice, I use basmati will take approx 20 min ), & lentils till soft. Cool slightly. Finely mince a medium sweet potato which has been peeled and cook until soft. Cool slightly. Finely chop the mushrooms. Spinach leaves should be rinsed and finely shredded. Mix all ingredients and spices together adding salt & pepper to taste.(Nutrition values will not reflect added salt content). Chill in the refrigerator 15-30 min. Form into patties and saute in pan or can be done on a vegetable grill on an outdoor grill. Make sure to grease or spray pan with Pam as these burgers will tend to stick. Note: any added oil or fat will not show up in the nutrition values so you must add any additional. Nutrition (per serving): 268 calories Total Fat 2 g (7% of calories) : D/L from Prodigy 12-14-94. Recipe collection of Sue Smith. 1.80? File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/fatfreex.zip
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Choosing a lender to pay for your car may not be the most exciting part of car buying, but it is certainly one of the most important. You may be making payments on your car for anywhere from one to seven years. That can add up to a lot of wasted money if you do not get the best deal possible. The only way to make sure that you are getting the best deal possible is to shop around.
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Many mortgage companies are reluctant to finance people with bad credit or no money for a down payment. But certain mortgage lenders are willing to work with people who have a bad credit score, low income or face other obstacles to getting a loan.
A bad credit mortgage lender can help you get your loan approved, but there is a price to be paid. The loan you get will have a higher interest rate and closing fees than mortgages offered to borrowers with a better credit profile.
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Bad credit mortgage lenders fall into several categories. The first are simply regular lenders who deal in products such as FHA or VA loans, which have less stringent credit requirements than conventional mortgages. These include much shorter minimum waiting periods after a foreclosure, which can be as little as 2 years for a VA loan or 3 years for an FHA mortgage.
Another type are small banks and credit unions, which may have more flexible lending standards than the big national banks and mortgage companies. Often, these focus on serving a local community or region where they know the housing market and local economy very well, so they don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach to evaluating borrowers for loans.
A third way to get a bad credit mortgage is through a private lender. Rather than a bank, this may be an investor, a private lending company or even a person of your acquaintance. The costs for private mortgages are higher than for conventional home loans and the rules are different as well - it's highly advisable to consult with an attorney when arranging such a loan. Private mortgages also tend to have fairly short terms, such as five years, with a balloon payment at the end.
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It is advisable to check the rates with several bad credit lenders and compare. Even though you have to pay a higher rate, find the one that has the best rate and most favorable terms. Don't forget to take into account closing fees and other loan terms - those can have a significant impact on the cost.
A broker can be very useful when shopping for a bad credit mortgage. Brokers don't issue loans themselves, but instead work with a large number of lenders to try to find the best loan for you. Because they're familiar with the credit requirements and mortgage products of these various lenders, they can often find a lender who'll approve you much faster than you could find one yourself.
Some bad credit loans carry a pre-payment penalty. This means if you pay off the loan sooner than expected - say you refinance within less than 3 years - you have to pay a penalty so the lender can recoup the interest payments it was expected. It's a good idea to avoid these when possible, but some lenders may demand them when you're looking for a bad credit loan.
Improving your credit
You can also try to improve your credit score so that you can qualify for a mortgage or obtain a better rate and terms down the road. Many people don't realize that the impact of most negative items on your credit report begins to fade after about two years, although foreclosures and bankruptcies will stay with you longer. Otherwise, you should be able to see a significant improvement in your credit score simply by keeping up on your bills.
How much you owe also affects your credit. Lenders don't like to make loans to people who are already loaded down with other debt. Avoid carrying a balance higher than 25 percent of your limit on any individual credit card, and preferably even lower. Keep your total debt under control - it'll be easier to get a mortgage if your debt payments are no more than 10 percent of your monthly income.
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Your credit score is key to obtaining a loan. If you have a high score, you're likely to be approved and receive a favorable interest rate. If your score is low, the opposite is true. Not only will it be more difficult to get loan approval, if you do, the interest rate will probably be higher. There are ways, however, to jump over the hurdle of a low credit score.
Sub-Prime Mortgage Loans
A bad credit score does not doom you to failure. There's a special category of mortgage lenders who specialize in making high-risk loans to those with no credit, little credit, or bad credit. These lenders are called sub-prime lenders, or non-conforming lenders.
Depending on the credit issues involved, the lender will "grade" your credit, and assign you a letter score, with "A" being exemplary credit, and "C" or "D" meaning serious credit problems.
Even if you receive a poor grade, you don't have to accept the first lender who's willing to grant you a loan. Since competition within the sub-prime market is intense, the option exists to carefully compare rates and find the most attractive one possible.
Financing Options to Consider
If you're in better financial shape now than when your credit problems occurred, you may want to consider an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). With an ARM, you can get a lower interest rate for a short period of time, usually about two to five years. However, with a history of poor payment, there may be a prepayment penalty that equals six months of interest.
If you keep up your payments, you'll prove to the lender that your credit habits have changed for the better. Then, you can refinance when the initial period has passed.
This isn't a wise option to consider, however, if you see possible financial problems looming ahead. If this is the case, you'll want to go with a fixed-rate mortgage so that your financial obligation remains constant from month-to-month. Don't let your less-than-sterling credit make you give up before you start. You do have options. Research your choices and do some homework. But most importantly, never lose sight of your dream of owning your very own home.
Bad credit vs. no credit
Somewhat different from the problem of bad credit is no credit - that is, someone who's never or rarely used credit cards, had an auto loan or made any other type of installment payments on a debt (monthly payments for things like utilities or cable TV typically don't affect your credit).
To build credit, you can try to get someone to co-sign a loan for you (good for autos) or try to obtain several credit cards where you charge small amounts and pay off the balance each month (don't let it accumulate!). If you have trouble getting approved for a credit card, a secured card, which you back by posting a deposit of several hundred dollars, may be an option.
Bad Credit Mortgages with No Down Payment
Bad credit is no fun, especially when you're applying for a home mortgage. Fortunately, there are lenders who specialize in bad credit mortgages. By working with these lenders to accomplish debt management, you can turn the tide of bad credit history.
No money down
The most popular source for bad credit loans is the "sub prime" lender. These mortgage companies deal almost exclusively with borrowers who have poor credit, bankruptcy, and other debt management problems. They even offer financing with no money down, great news for those trying to buy homes when real estate prices are high. Expect to pay higher interest rates in return for the risk the lender is taking by providing a mortgage to someone with less than stellar credit. That's often a small price to pay for the security of home ownership. After you get back on your feet, of course, it's always possible to refinance into a conventional type of loan at more attractive and competitive rates.
Qualifying for bad credit mortgages
A credit score of 600 or higher will put you in a better position for borrowing. If your score is lower, you can still qualify for a bad credit mortgage if you have large cash reserves. If you can demonstrate that you have enough extra savings to support yourself and pay your outstanding bills for six months or more, you can make a strong positive impression on a lender. You might also obtain an 80/20 loan, which lets you borrow your principal plus your down payment, effectively creating a zero-down transaction.
Even if you're doing business with a major bank, be sure to ask if they give bad credit mortgages. Almost all the big banks offer this kind of loan, so you have many options to take advantage of. There's no need to hide those skeletons any longer. A bad credit mortgage can help put the meat back on the bones of your credit, and turn your rating healthy once again.
Bouncing Back from Bad Credit
Time may heal all wounds, but in the case of a bad credit history, there are a few other methods of financial first aid. These include paying bills on time, using your charge cards in a healthy way, and cleaning up your credit report.
Resiliency is a defining trait among winning athletes. The player who loses, but learns from his defeat, will win big in the long run. What holds true for the world of sports also applies to a consumer's financial world. A setback such as bad credit can inflict significant short-term damage. If you learn from your mistakes, however, you can develop solid financial skills over the long term. Here are some tactics that can help you bounce back from bad credit.
Improve your bill-paying system
Making late payments on your credit cards, home mortgage, or car loans will lower your credit score. If you find that you lack the organizational skills to keep your bills straight, it's time to develop a payment system.Don't create anything too complex-the key is to devise a system that's easy to follow. Consider paying your bills the moment they come in the mail, or sitting down on the first and fifteenth day of each month and writing out checks. Also consider creating a budget. It will help ensure that you have enough money in your bank account when those bills come due.
Use credit cards wisely
Credit cards should only be used for convenience and to take advantage of rewards programs. If you need to buy something, think of the card as a check. Only use it if you fully intend to make the entire payment at the end of the month. If you view plastic as a personal loan, you'll soon find yourself spending hundreds of dollars on double-digit interest rates. Pay off your balances in full each month, and you'll avoid finance charges. You can also apply for a card with a rewards program. If you make your payments on time, you'll come out ahead with the rewards that the card pays out.
Clean up your credit report
It's not uncommon in this high-tech world for a mistake or two to appear on your credit report. If a late payment was reported erroneously, it could lower your score-all without your even knowing it. Be proactive and contact the three credit bureaus-Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian-for a report. Examine it carefully. If you find mistakes, contact the bureau immediately. Simply by cleaning up one or two mistakes, the score on your report could rise, and you could find yourself qualifying for better loans.If you have bad credit, you've taken a few blows to your ego and your pocketbook. But that's past history. Now, make your payments on time and form some good financial habits. Very soon, your credit score will bounce back-and so will you.
Be Proactive to Avoid Bad Credit
A positive outlook can make the world a much more pleasant place. But sometimes, it's hard to look on the bright side of life when you have bad credit. Your best bet is to be proactive and steer clear of bad credit before it happens.
Barney Fife, the tough-talking deputy from the classic television comedy The Andy Griffith Show, believed that the best way to curtail crime was to "Nip it in the bud." The policeman's wisdom extends to the financial realm, as well, because bad credit can be avoided if you stop it before it starts. Here are some simple ways to do just that.
Credit cards-loans, not cash
Credit cards can be disastrous, especially if you view them as cash instead of what they truly are-loans. A credit card company will extend you a line of credit, but the moment you tap into it, you'll start paying interest on the balance, with rates often higher than 10 percent.
If you're going to use your credit card, treat it like a checkbook. Make sure that you have enough money in the bank to pay off your charges at the end of the month. If you wind up carrying a balance, your credit score will go down.
Too many cards, too much trouble
Your mailbox is probably jam-packed with offers for new credit cards. While it may be tempting to pump up your wallet with plastic, you're only asking for trouble-and a lower credit score. Credit bureaus, the organizations that assess your overall credit score, keep tabs on how much plastic you have available to you. If you have a number of lines of credit and carry unpaid balances on each, expect your credit score to plummet.
The ideal scenario is to carry only two or three cards. Make one of them a rewards card, and use it for everyday purchases. This will allow you to accumulate points, provided that you pay off the balance at the end of the month. Keep a second piece of plastic on hand as a back up.
Not a wise financing option
Never use your credit card as a financing tool for big purchases like appliances. A more prudent choice would be a home equity line of credit, which will give you a lower, tax-deductible interest rate. You could also try saving money for a big purchase, and when you've got enough cash, use a rewards card to make the buy. Then, take the cash you've been saving, and pay off the entire balance at the end of the month. You'll gain the rewards points, and pay off your balance in one fell swoop.
Bad credit is like a garden weed. It slowly grows all around you, and if you don't "nip it in the bud" early and often, it will overgrow your personal financial garden. Being proactive-especially when it comes to using your credit cards-is a smart way to avoid bad credit.


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people will tell you that you cannot feel your baby earlier than 14 weeks but that is wrong. i went to the doctor and they said because i am so thin, my baby is closer to the surface of my skin so i can feel him or her. i am only 12 weeks and this is my first baby, but i feel him or her all the time. usually when i'm sitting at my desk at work. its an amazing feeling, you'll know for sure when you feel it. everyones different, so don't let anyone tell you your lying, or feeling "gas". there is a distinct difference between the two. only you knows your body more than anyone else!!posted 05/05/2011 by sammiesprinkless
I am in my 12th week of my second pregnancy and this time I am expecting twins. But I have began to feel flutters and different movements that I cannot discribe... kind of like a tighting.posted 04/26/2011 by ck19jul
I felt our baby move around 13 or 14 weeks. I know this sounds crazy but we later found out at the ultrasound (taken at 18 weeks and a few days) that the placenta is attached in the back. Usually the placenta is attached in the front which acts as a barrier between the mother's stomach and the baby...which as a result softens the movements until the baby is strong enough to be felt. The placenta being attached in the back is not harmful and I feel very blessed to have been able to feel her move for a while now. Almost everyone thought I was crazy and was having gas. Boy did I prove them wrong! I think most women don't feel the baby move until they are around 18+ weeks.posted 03/29/2011 by er88
Yes Yes, you can feel ur baby move at 17 weeks, I am 17 weeks today and I felt my baby move for the first time! This is my second child and I feel just as excited as I did with my son.posted 08/07/2010 by mzaallen
I am roughly between 11 and 12 weeks and today I felt my baby move.. I felt a fluttering wave in my lower abdomen when sitting up. It wasnt gas, because it was like everything inside moved... :) and im a bigger girl, so i guess its very different for everyone.. and this is also my first baby!posted 07/20/2010 by ajacobs0610
I am 12 weeks and 5 days and I felt what I THINK is a flutter for the first time about a week ago. It was just above my pelvic bone and the feeling was comparable to an eye twitch, obviously in a different spot. I was sitting down on the couch and it was enought to get my attention. It happened once and then again about 10 seconds later. This is my first pregnancy but I am pretty skinny. Maybe it was something else but I am content thinking it was the baby.posted 11/16/2009 by Ginabcnya
I'm 21 weeks pregnant and have been able to feel my son move since I was about 13 or 14 weeks pregnant. Lately he is so mu more active and loves my rib cage. My fiance has been able to feel him move since I was about 15 or 16 weeks along. We both love to feel him moving although the 2 am wake up calls are begining to be pretty exhausting he loves to play then it drives me crazy.posted 06/21/2009 by ZatayviansMom
this is my first pregnancy and i will be 19 weeks tomorrow (April 1st). i cant tell if i've felt my baby move or not. maybe i have and maybe i haven't, but i can't wait until the day comes when i know it for sure. does anyone have a good way to tell if you are feeling the baby or just stomach movements that is more in-depth so that maybe i can tell?posted 03/31/2009 by marissa_eileen
the first flutter i felt was at the end of my 15th week. im very sure it wasnt just a gas bubble it had a distinct feel to it. im now 18 weeks and that random tiny little pop in my belly has become alot more clear then the first ones.. although im expecting it to get alot stronger too. but i have a thin frame so i hear that can make a difference as to when you get to first feel your little one.posted 04/08/2009 by zacksjessi :)
When I was pregnant with my son (1st/only child) he kicked my hand at about 12 wks. It scared the dalights out or me because I was just sitting there watching TV and all of a sudden he kicked my hand and my hand jumped of my belly where it was resting! Insane. But he was a big bab when he was born too so idk if that has anything to do with it or not, he was 9 lbs 12 oz. When I got preggers I was about 153 lbs and didn't really gain a whole lot of weight until way way later. I hope that this helps. :)posted 03/26/2009 by Spunky_Pattinist
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An industrial piercing is one of the most popular piercing types. It's made by driving a jewelry (usually a straight barbell) through two different holes. It's most commonly made on the ear (the cartilaginous part, sometimes known as the scaffold). Due to the placing, this type of piercing is sometimes known as a "scaffold piercing", or "construction piercing", though the term "industrial" is the most common. This type of piercing is often called "the bar" piercing in the UK and Ireland.
About the Piercing
While an industrial piercing can technically refer to any two holes connected with a jewelry, it's most commonly referred to an ear cartilage piercing. This is a popular form of piercing. During the procedure, two piercings are made: one is typically located very close to the head (anti-helix) and the other one further down the cartilage, on the opposite side of the ear (helix).
The original piercing is typically made with a 14g piercing needle, so this is the original size of industrial piercing holes. Another common size is 16g.
Sometimes, the original piercing is pierced with a flexible plastic tube that's swapped for a metal bar when it's completely healed. Some piercers choose to use two captive bead rings for initial piercing jewelry. This may be a more comfortable choice but it makes proper alignment of the piercings difficult. The alignment of the holes is very important because it's vital to create proper balance. Balance is important because it will minimize the stress on the cartilage. If cartilage is stressed it can lead to infections. That's why it's important to hire an experienced piercer and to get pierced at a reliable piercing studio.
Typically, an industrial piercing takes around 6 months to heal. However, it can take a year to heal completely. Remember, you don't have one pierced hole but two, and they may take different times to heal. During the healing time, it's important to clean the piercings regularly. Clean the inside folds carefully, best using a saline solution. Use a cotton swab (not balls) drenched in warm saline solution or an unscented anti-bacterial soap. The piercing should be cleaned two times per day.
Common problem with industrial piercing is migration and scar tissue build up. If scar tissue build up occurs it's best to wear captive bead rings to prevent further problems.
Industrial piercing typically uses a long straight barbell. One side of the barbell is inserted through the first piercing from behind the ear. It goes diagonally across the front of the upper cartilage and then goes through the second piercing. Jewelry is secured with a screw-on bead behind the second hole.
The straight barbells used for industrial piercings have to be extra-long so they can reach both ends (holes) of the piercing. The length used will depend on the individual ear size and the distance between holes. Typically, a 1.5 inches long barbell is used, but it's important to measure your own ear and the diagonal distance between the holes to determine the length of the barbell you should use.
The jewelry used for an industrial piercing is simple but very effective. While straight barbells are typically used, it doesn't mean that the jewelry itself has to be plain. The position of the piercing is very visually effective and it stands out even if the simplest straight barbell is used, so you might be satisfied with a "plain" straight barbell for your industrial piercing.
However, there are other options. For example, you can use titanium barbells in various colors to make your industrial piercing stand out. Or you may use a straight barbell with uniquely-shaped balls on the end.
Another thing to spice up your industrial piercing is to use special bars with spirals and twists. These twisted barbells look very effective and unique. You may also use straight barbells with small ornaments, such as skulls or hearts, depending on your individual style and the effect you wish to achieve.
Another type of jewelry used for an industrial piercing is a pair of captive bead rings. They are not as effective in a way that they don't produce an effect of "connected holes" so they basically look like two piercings (which they are). However, captive bead rings may be a good choice for initial piercing, during the healing period.
Also, if you ever get bored of the typical look of the industrial piercing (two holes connected with a straight barbell) you can always use the holes to insert a different type of jewelry (such as captive bead rings) and make an industrial piercing into two piercings with different jewelry. You can always go back to the typical "industrial look" whenever you want.


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