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Jiang hoped Hu would follow his example, so that he would look less power-hungry in the history books, said Warren Sun, a Chinese leadership expert at Australia's Monash University. However, Hu never accepted Jiang's decision to hold on to the office, and doesn't want to endorse it now, Sun said.
"It could be a gesture of slapping Jiang's face," Sun said.
The congress is a largely ceremonial gathering of representatives - mostly carefully selected from the national and provincial political and military elite. The real deal-making for the top positions on the Standing Committee is done behind the scenes by the true power-holders.
Aside from appointing Central Committee members, delegates assembled inside the Great Hall of the People were tasked with selecting the membership of the party's internal corruption watchdog, the Central Discipline Inspection Committee, and with voting on amendments to the party's charter.
After the congress ends, the Central Committee meets Thursday to select the next Politburo and from that, the Politburo Standing Committee, largely on the advice of influential leaders.
The leaders also will select new members of the Central Military Commission, which oversees the 2.3 million-member People's Liberation Army, though it was not clear when that lineup would be announced.
The next cohort of leaders face daunting challenges, including efforts to pull the country's economy into a recovery from a sharp downturn, tense territorial disputes with Japan and other neighbors and the demands of a new middle class and millions of rural migrants for a better life.
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I am 6 1/2 weeks pregnant and just had my initial appointment with the doctor last week before being referred to a midwife (that's the typical MO here in the UK). The doctor assumed that I was planning a hospital birth and when I informed her that I was looking at either a home birth or birth center birth, her response was basically, "well, you're a first-time Mom so don't be disappointed if it doesn't happen." Is there any reason I should be concerned about being able to give birth outside a hospital? Any first-time Moms who did who could give me a little encouragement? Thanks everyone!
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Hi Sarah, I had my son at home and he was my first born. Lot's of people thought that I was nuts b/c I had never been in labor before and so therefore I didn't really understand what it was going to be like. However, I took the time to do lots of research, found a great midwife and took a 12 week birth preparation course. I also had a Doula.
You can have the same thing. Just make sure you prepare yourself for what labor is going to be like and also any complications that might arise. My midwife required that I had a "transfer" plan. This included packing a hospital bag. She assured me that the only reason she would transfer me was if there was a problem. This meant that she would be looking out for anything abnormal and we would make a decision BEFORE things became an emergency.
By the way, I know it is typical for 1st time mom's to have long labors, however my labor was a little over 8 hrs start to finish, so not ALL first time moms have really long labors.
Good Luck and just remember educate yourself!!!!
Whoa! 8 hours? That's amazing! Do you feel there was anything particular that you did while laboring that encouraged your labor to progress so quickly? I'm sure being at home didn't hurt. :o)
A transfer plan sounds like a really great idea. I intend to consider all the possible scenarios and make sure my wishes are communicated accordingly.
As to educating myself, I was actually a doula for a while before moving to the UK so I probably know way more than I need to. ;o)
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Kate.
Having your first at home is not too much to ask for!!!! I had my first at home and was so very empowered by the experience. One of the most important factors is finding a care provider who believes that birth is normal and safe and will support YOUR decisions. One who leaves you feeling empowered and not fearful (if you leave them feeling fearful, that should serve as a red flag to you). Because it's your baby, your body, your birth! The other suggestion that I have is yes, do the research and soul searching, but in the end you must follow your own instincts regarding your birth (wherever you choose that to be.)
I found this website helpful in making my decision. Good luck to you!!!!!
Sarah, I posted a link to your question on my Mamas and Babies facebook page (www.facebook.com/pages/Mamas-and-Babies/119679234738589), and I thought I'd share the responses with you:
Rebecca - "Grrr can't get on now but I hope someone refers her to homebirth.org.uk and the associated yahoo list."
Mamas and Babies - "What strikes me as funny in the situation is that the doctor is referring her to a midwife, as is customary in the UK unless there are complications. Shouldn't the midwife be the one to decide whether home birth is viable for this mom?"
Tania - "I was just going to say, lucky for her, it's not up to the OB."
Mychel - "I have to argue the comment... it's not up to MW or OB. If we listened to that crap in the states, no one would have a home birth. It's up to the mom to decide what is best for her."
Heather - "That's the best one to have a homebirth with. This one will affect all your future birthings. Just imagine your confidence level doing it at home and knowing how awesome you are for having pushed out your baby and realizing the awesome power you have. Birth goes perfectly nearly all the time if left alone. At home, it will be left alone. Good luck!"
Tameryn - "I had my first at home in water no probs. In the UK :) wishing you a blessed birthing"
Monique - "Thinking on my hospital birth (which was awesome), I now realize I DEFINITELY could have done it unassisted (meaning w/o a dr, I think I TRULY needed my mom and doula to keep me focused and deep breathing)."
Monique - "Dr didn't even make it so the nurse caught her. I didn't need them in there at all. I breathed and labored on my own, pushed when I felt ready and she was out after only 5 pushes (is "pushes" a word?lol). You can do it. Don't let him scare you."
Anna - "I'm high risk, and my midwife felt comfortable enough to let me have my first at home! it's better to start you homebirth with your first because of your body's memory of birth, if they help you out with picton or something at the hospital your body will remember and want the same next birth, I've had friends who tried to have the 2nd baby at home and got too frusterated (because her body wanted to be induced, because of the induction of their first child) she had gone into labor 5 or 6 times and then just decided to go to the hospital to be induced... that has happened with many friends I've known who decide 2 or 3 kids down the line that they want a homebirth. it's so much easier if you just have your homebirth with the first! and just because it's your first is a really dumb reason to NEED to have baby in the hospital!!!"
Ultimately remember it's your decision. The doctor was expressing an opinion. I had my first four in the hospital and my fifth at home. If I could go back I would have had them ALL at home. Trust yourself and your body, and do what you feel is best.
Hi Sarah! Yes you can definitely do it! Like others have said, perhaps most first births occur in the hospital because the mothers don't realize there are other viable options. I had my first baby at home 5 months ago, our story is on my page if you want to check it out. And here's some inspiration for you: it was a quick, smooth, 4.5 hour labor! Best of luck to you.
Grrrrr. Stuff like that just gets my dander up! :o)
Thanks for the encouragement, Lindsay! It can be hard to just let people's comments roll off me and not "absorb" all the negativity, but I'm trying! Great suggestion to find some other first-time home birth moms. I can use all the encouragement I can get! :o)
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WASHINGTON Don't look for the morning-after pill to move next to the condoms on drugstore shelves right away - but after a decade-plus fight, it appears it really will happen. Backed into a corner by a series of court rulings, the Obama administration has agreed to let the Plan B One-Step brand of emergency contraception sell over the counter to anyone of any age.
There still are a lot of details to be worked out, including whether a federal judge agrees that the government has gone far enough or whether cheaper generics can be sold without restrictions too.
But the move does mark a major societal shift in the long battle over women's reproductive rights, and influential doctors' groups welcomed the step Tuesday.
"Allowing unrestricted access to emergency contraception products is a historic step forward in protecting the health of our patients who are sexually active," said Dr. Thomas McInerny, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics. "The science has always been clear: Emergency contraception is a safe, effective tool to prevent unintended pregnancy in adolescents of any reproductive age."
On the other side, social conservatives argue that the drug's availability undermines parental supervision, and accuse the administration of politicking.
"We are disappointed that this administration has once again sided with its political allies and ignored the safety of girls and the rights of parents," said Anna Higgins of the Family Research Council.
A look at the medical, legal and political issues surrounding over-the-counter sales of backup birth control:
Q: How quickly will emergency contraceptives be sold on the drugstore shelves?
A: "I don't expect to see the product at the neighborhood pharmacy instantly," cautioned Susannah Baruch of the Reproductive Health Technologies Project.
First, U.S. District Judge Edward Korman in New York must decide whether the Obama administration's decision complies with his April order that the government lift all age restrictions on nonprescription sale of morning-after pills. Korman wanted unrestricted access to all brands, not just the best-selling Plan B One-Step. Generic versions are cheaper, and the judge didn't want to place a disproportionate burden on the poor and minorities. But he did say the government could try to make the case that one-pill versions like Plan B One-Step are better than the two-pill versions.
Court case aside, manufacturer Teva Women's Health must submit an application to the Food and Drug Administration to begin sales with no age limits. Teva didn't say Tuesday how quickly that might happen.
Q: What if my condom breaks in the meantime?
A: The old rules remain in effect. Four or five versions of emergency contraceptives are sold without a prescription only to customers who can prove to a pharmacist that they're 17 or older.
For Plan B One-Step, the age was soon to drop to 15, but those sales haven't begun yet. It's a moot point now anyway.
Q: Why did the Obama administration change course?
A: The administration gave in because it already had lost multiple rounds in court, and it appeared it would lose again. Just last week, an appeals court said girls of any age could buy the two-pill generic emergency contraception without a prescription while the government appealed Korman's initial ruling. That set the stage for massive confusion in drugstores and signaled that the appeal could fail. If the messy battle reached the Supreme Court, it would be a big distraction to President Barack Obama's second-term goals, including immigration legislation, a budget deal and efforts to combat climate change.
Since some version was going to be sold over the counter no matter what, the FDA said it should be the simpler one-dose Plan B One-Step, not two-pill versions originally designed to be taken 12 hours apart - even though studies show taking them simultaneously is OK.


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One of the big background stories on American Idol this year was how Kristy Lee Cook had to sell her horse to get the money to travel to audition for American Idol. During a recent conference call, Kristy Lee Cook was asked what the chances were of her getting her horse back from the guy she sold it to. Kristy Lee said, "I've talked to him a few times, and he doesn't want to sell. He doesn't want to sell him back. He's really attached to him because he's such a good horse. But the least I could have asked for was a good home, and he got a really good home, so I am – I'm happy with that, but it does kind of suck that I won't be able to get him back as my own horse."
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In regards to her record deal, Kristy Lee explained, "I never got to release an album. I got most of the music done for my album, but I never got to release it. I just kind of did a little demo live at Cowboys that I could kind of sell when I was doing gigs around the area, but I did have the contract. And Carly had – Carly's had music, and David Cook. And Brooke, they all have CD's. And everybody has some sort of music background, so it's kind of like, we weren't discovered before this whole thing, so this is – it's kind of like a second chance. And everybody, I believe, deserves a second chance, so it was a great opportunity for all of us."
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I think with Korie and Naz running the point, we will really be able to run. Both can go at a really quick speed and Korie's change of direction is incredible!
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Lucious is everything advertised lightening quick incredible handles with an ankle breaking cross over. Babb was tough as usual. the freshman look better than advertised. dorsey walker is very athletic and plays long. he has a great outside shot and pretty good off the bounce. body is similar to DG but he's a freshman. Naing and Long are good players who should get good minutes. This mcgee is all over the court with a very good three point shot. bubu is a scholarship player. Percy Gibson looks like he added 15-20 lbs and has a good mid range game.. this team Will remind you of Missouri this last year very quick and shoots the three ball well. they have the potential to be a lot better team than last years with more balanced play...
Sorry, Chris. I have a one way ticket on the Georges Niang hype train, and I've locked the doors behind me. WhoooWhooo
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Sorry, Chris. I have a one way ticket on the Georges Niang hype train, and I've locked the doors behind me. WhoooWhooo
^ This, national championship or bust.
Let's chill when it comes to the Georges Niang hype train
Too late. Better pile on the train is getting full.
Realistically how many National Titles do you see Niang giving us?
Nobody keeps me off the hype train. I printed my ticket a long time ago!
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I will disagree with one thing. I think Long is thicker than DG was as a FR (maybe even now). SDW is built along those lines, but man he does have a soft jumper.
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I think with Korie and Naz running the point, we will really be able to run. Both can go at a really quick speed and Korie's change of direction is incredible!
Korie looked great. He plays hard also. Once, after his guy made a pass, he just kept on him looking right in his face. He plays with attitude.
And Long does so also. He is really in shape and plays much stronger than I expected. Once after Brackins made a move for a nice shot and basket, it looked like Long came up to him to give him some advice about passing the ball to him next time!
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Problems on USS Cowpens ran deep
The ailing skipper of a San Diego-based Navy cruiser retreated to his cabin for several weeks in the middle of a recent deployment, leaving the crew to largely fend for itself.
A Navy investigation made public this week reveals that the Cowpens was in considerable disarray during a recent solo deployment that included a near-brush with a Chinese warship and providing disaster relief to the typhoon-rocked Philippines.
The skipper, Capt. Gregory W. Gombert, was also having an improper and "unduly familiar" relationship with the cruiser's acting executive officer — something that caused consternation among the 330-member crew.
The Navy removed Gombert and the ship's command master chief, Master Chief Petty Officer Gabriel J. Keeton, from their positions on June 10. The reason given at the time was poor ship condition.
But the investigation shows that the problems on the Cowpens went deeper than equipment issues.
Navy officials said Gombert's medical woes — which weren't disclosed — shouldn't have left him unable to lead his crew. They also shouldn't have required him to retreat to his in-port cabin, a good distance from the ship's bridge, from early January through March, investigators wrote.
The three-star admiral in charge of the Navy's Pacific surface ships noted that an independent deployment like the Cowpens' can be a career high point.
Instead, "the Cowpens triad, especially and inexcusably the commanding officer, violated this trust and in so doing placed their ship and crew at increased risk," Vice Adm. Tom Copeman wrote.
He added: "The violations revealed by the investigation, especially the blatant abdication of command responsibility on the part of the (commanding officer), are among the most egregious I have encountered in my 32-year career."
The Cowpens has had bad luck with skippers, even prompting old salts to call it a cursed ship. Three commanding officers have been ousted in the past four years. The cruiser was slated to be decommissioned until it was pulled back from the brink and deployed in September.
At a July 25 administrative hearing, Gombert was found guilty of several counts of disobeying an order and conduct unbecoming an officer. So was the former acting executive officer, who is identified in a Navy photo from March as Lt. Cmdr. Destiny Savage.
Keeton was found guilty of two counts of disobeying an order, apparently because he failed to notify anyone outside the ship of the troubles on board — despite telling crew members that he would.
The former skipper's career is probably over, while those of Savage and Keeton may be hampered.
Gombert couldn't be reached Wednesday through a Navy spokesman. An email to Savage did not draw a response.
The trouble aboard the Cowpens seems to have started in August 2013, when Gombert became disenchanted with his then-executive officer and sought a replacement by December.
The chosen person was to join the ship in January, leaving a short gap when the No. 2 job on the Cowpens would be filled by the chief engineer — Savage.
But the replacement was delayed. Gombert finally told him to join the ship in April when it returned to San Diego, leaving a big leadership hole on the Cowpens.
The Navy investigation found that the skipper's unacceptable absence from the bridge predated his illness.
Of the 48 "special evolutions" that the ship performed — tricky maneuvers such as getting close to a refueling ship — Gombert was on the bridge for the entirety of 27.
His health-related seclusion began in mid January, when he was hit with an illness that required bed rest for 10 to 20 days, according to the investigation.


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Delegitimizing Authority
As James Vega pointed out in a post last night, threats or even acts of violence by right-wing fringe groups are entirely predictable--and even rational from the point of view of their perpetrators--in an atmosphere where even "respectable" conservatives often indulge themselves in charges that the country is sliding into some sort of totalitarian system.
I'd add that the problem goes even deeper than overheated rhetoric about the alleged "government takeover" of the health care system or the economy, or claims that an individual mandate to purchase health insurance (which, as progressives should mention as often as possible, has been supported in the very recent past by a large number of Republicans, among them 2012 presidential front-runner Mitt Romney) represents some sort of enslavement. More fundamentally, conservatives have sought to delegitimize the authority of the president and Democratic majorities in Congress by suggesting that they were not properly elected in the first place. That's the obvious thrust of the "birther" argument, which Republicans continue to flirt with. And it's the even more obvious implication of the "ACORN stole the 2008 election" meme, to which a significant share of rank-and-file Republicans appear to subscribe.
Moreover, the massive upsurge of militant constitutional "originalism" (a signature principle of the Tea Party Movement) is a new and alarming development, insofar as it implies that generations of Supreme Court rulings, by justices nominated by presidents of both parties, have consciously conspired to destroy the Founders' design along with basic American liberties. To put it another way, if signficant numbers of citizens come to believe that elected officials aren't legitimately holding power, and that the justice system has failed to exercise any restraints on "tyranny," what forms of civil authority are left? The armed forces? "Militias" exercising their Second Amendment rights to bear arms in self-defense?
Back in 1996, an obscure but significant dispute broke out among conservative intellectuals in the pages of First Things, a conservative ecumenical politics-and-religion journal edited by the late Rev. Richard John Neuhaus. To make a long (and controversial) story short, a number of Neuhaus' colleagues argued that the "judicial usurpation" of democratic decisionmaking over abortion and same-sex relationships denied "the current regime" any genuine authority, or any loyalty from citizens. A number of other conservative intellectuals--many of them Jewish members of the "neoconservative" camp--recoiled in horror at this potentially revolutionary line of reasoning.
We've come a long way since then, it appears. Now similar arguments, aimed at all three branches of the federal government, are endemic on the Right, and have, for the first time since southern resistance to civil rights for African-Americans, a mass base in the population.
Thoughtful conservatives need to reflect on this development, and its implications, which go far beyond who wins or loses in 2010 and 2012. We are edging ever closer to the situation described by George Dangerfield in his famous study of pre-World War I British politics, The Strange Death of Liberal England, when Tory politicians opportunistically embraced revolutionary rhetoric against Home Rule for Ireland and nearly brought the United Kingdom to the brink of civil war.
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In addition to a new look at the mutant-hunting Sentinels, Empire's impressive 25 variant covers for their latest all-X-Men issue offers a new, revealing glimpse at Jennifer Lawrence back in blue as the shape-shifting assassin Mystique.
You may notice that the "Days of Future Past" version of Mystique looks noticeably different from how she appeared in "X-Men: First Class."
Speaking with director Bryan Singer back when the first trailer for the mutant meet-up arrived, he explained to MTV News that the character design for Mystique was rejiggered to bring her closer to what Rebecca Romijn looked like in the original "X-Men" movies.
The result is a very blue Jennifer Lawrence that's also a very bare Jennifer Lawrence.
But Mystique isn't the only mutant to grace her own cover of the latest Empire, the magazine also features our best look yet at Quicksilver, the character both "Days of Future Past" and "Avengers: Age of Ultron" will feature in different iterations. (Aaron Taylor-Johnson will play an entirely seperate Quicksilver in the upcoming Marvel Studios sequel.) The "X-Men" version of the ultra-fast character has already met a lot of criticism on the internet for some dated, on-the-nose design details, like his silver hair, jacket and goggles.
The Empire covers also confirm a story that was originally reported by MTV News. On one of the variants, Evan Jonigkeit appears as a younger version of Toad, who originally appeared in the first "X-Men" movie played by Ray Park. The Toad from the 170s sports a Travis Bickle-style Mohawk and a pair of goggles that would make Quicksilver jealous.
Empire has yet to reveal all 25 variant covers of its "X-Men: Days of Future Past" issue, so keep an eye on the "X-Men" Twitter feed to see the rest.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Something happened last night that I can't let go of, so let's see if I can let it go here?
While watching a video in class last night, a student in my class lost consciousness. It was scary. Here's my take on it. I was sitting in the back (I am the teacher of said class and we are talking college level here) watching and making sure no phones were out. A student a few feet in front of me raised her hand slowly (I am not sure she knew I was behind her?). I thought, that's weird, does she have a question, in the dark, during the middle of the video? She put her hand down casually and then 30 seconds later she made a weird breathing sound and slumped back in her chair. I went to immediately check on her, had one of the students turn the light on, her eyes were open but yet she wasn't 'there'. Went to call campus security and she regained consciousness. She was out of it for about 30 seconds.
Kind of scary (although I am not new at this, it has happened before). She was okay, she tells me and the Fire Department that she has fainting spells often. She waves off the FD, doesn't want to be checked because being checked may make her faint again. She regains her color (wasn't looking too good for a while) and tells everyone she is okay to drive home.
The mom in me wants to be sure she's okay. She's driving with a friend, but I still follow them home to be sure.
Here's the part that is bugging me. When we left for the night, the campus security officer (a friend and colleague of mine) says, "That girl is an idiot". She was referring to waving off the FD to check her, and her wanting to drive herself home. I was shocked at this statement! Where's the sensitivity? She knows nothing about this girl. I sat with my student during the rest of the night, was there when the FD showed up, I was able to see her lose consciousnesses, regain it, and to really 'see' her this whole time. Was I concerned, YOU BET! Was I comfortable with her waving off the FD, NO WAY. But it is her decision, she knows herself better than we do. We do not know other people's reasons for what they do? All we can do is show care and concern, be there if/when they need us and hope for the best. Leave judgement out of it! For this statement to come from a person who should show the utmost concern for our students blows my mind! I just can't understand it, but I guess it's not my place to understand it.
My student emailed me late last night apologizing. I told her there is no reason to apologize! She is doing good today :) I am glad I was there to help her! I am glad she is doing good. So friends, please keep those sensitivity hats close! When in doubt, put it on! We need more compassion!
Thanks for letting me vent!
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You are a compassionate person and acted responsibly.
I have learned not to expect that in everyone else.
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I totally agree with you about the compassion. I don't even have a problem with someone disagreeing with the actions someone else takes (such as the security guard with the girl). What I wish is that people were more willing to reach out and help rather than condemn. If the security guard did feel as strongly about it as possible suggested by another comment, then do something - drive the girl home, follow her as you did, something other than giviing an opinion that demeans someone else.
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My brain, of course, goes to "what was the video you were watching?!" I've had this happen too, and I agree totally with you. I think that people don't often think before they speak, or emotions make them forget themselves. I understand though - I too, have said things and then realized I could have done better.
I'm so sorry you went through this whole thing - from the hand raising to the fainting to the other person's response - it sounds like a really challenging night. I would have needed to vent, too!
It sounds like you did everything beautifully, and I'm glad your student is doing better today!
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Wow, yes people are desensitized to others more and more in life. I don't get it either but they do need to start training people on being sensitive to others I think. I'm happy you vented and hope you feel better about it!
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Good vent. I hope everything goes ok for the girl.
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Yes, we need more compassion! I couldn't agree with you more! I hear people judging other people around me every day without even knowing them and it's so frustrating! How can someone so easily and light-heartedly call a young girl an idiot? Especially after such an incident and doing the job that he does? There is a big difference between commenting on someone's actions and on actually criticizing their ability to make the right decision.
Thank you for writing this blog and for venting here. It feels good to know that there are people out there who are compassionate and thoughtful enough to worry and spare criticism on people who don't need it. As for the girl, I believe she knows what's wrong and that's why she probably didn't want to be checked for fear of the same thing happening again. I really wish it's nothing serious and she's ok.
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That DOES sound scary. Maybe the girl has low blood pressure. I tend to have this and will feel faint if I get up too quickly from sitting down a long time. Once, about 12 years ago, I also blacked out. This happened when I got off the couch quickly, walked down the hallway, and everything went dark for about 10 seconds. Luckily I didn't injure myself since I lost total control of my body, falling on Mexican tile.
However, I can understand the perspective of the security office, even if it did come across insensitve. Excactly, she DOESN'T know the extent of the girl's condition. So for all she knows the girl could wind up getting into a car accident, injuring herself or others, if she blacked out again that night while driving. I would imagine in her job capacity, you have to hope for the best and prepare for the worst...
Glad everything worked out OK that night and that there aren't any major health issues with your student
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How to you endure a strangulation choke hold ?
James Toney never been stopped in about 80 pro boxing fights.
Steps in the octagan with Randy Couture and via traingle choke hold strangulation gets forced into submission in the 1st round.
Toney got good skills as a boxer - and he is very tough and durable.
But even Toney was forced to submit when randy clamped down on him.
How does a skilled combat fighter - avoid having a choke taking him out ?
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CLEVELAND — "Team Resiliency" rose to the occasion once again.
The Indians, who have shown a tendency for late-game heroics this season, produced more Wednesday night at Progressive Field, chasing down the White Sox to win 6-5 in 10 innings.
Cleveland won in walk-off fashion for the second time in the four-game series against Chicago, with Carlos Santana lining a solo home run to right field to start the 10th on a 3-2 pitch from reliever Dylan Axelrod.
The Indians led for much of the game before the White Sox tied it then took the lead in the ninth, only to have Cleveland knot it back up in the bottom of the inning.
"I always think we have a chance," said Cleveland manager Terry Francona, whose club improved to 7-1 in extra innings with their seventh straight win overall and season-high 10th straight at home. "Winning and the way you're winning should bread confidence. It doesn't hurt."
It was the ninth walk-off win of the season for the Indians, who have won in that fashion three times since Friday, with the victory improving them to 11 games over .500 for the first time this year. They gained no ground on the first-place Tigers, who still lead the Central Division by 2½ games over Cleveland.
The Indians appeared to be en route to a smoother ride to a win, jumping out to a 3-0 lead on the Sox and starter Jose Quintana through five innings. Cleveland starter Corey Kluber was in control up to that point, shutting out the White Sox on four hits.
But Chicago finally got to Kluber in the sixth, stringing together three consecutive RBI hits to tie the game.
Kluber wound up lasting a career-high 8⅔ innings, allowing four runs on eight hits, while striking out six. He was on the hook for the loss before the Indians' rally.
"He was so good, Francona said. "He had the one inning where they bunched some hits together, but he was very efficient."
Kluber credited Chicago hitters for being fortunate in the sixth, not so much effective.
"For the most part, they hit it soft where we weren't," he said.
Chicago forged ahead with two runs off reliever Cody Allen, who allowed the first two batters he faced to reach base before surrendering a two-run single to pinch hitter Jeff Keppinger.
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Genetic counseling is growing field
They help patients interpret genetic tests and markers, go over medical options
Genetic counseling
Numbers: 2,789 in the United States
Annual salary: $84,000 average in California
Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in biology and master's degree in genetic counseling
What they do: Counsel patients on genetic tests for inherited diseases and the risks of developing other conditions such as certain cancers and heart problems.
Regulation: Certification is offered by the American Board of Genetic Counseling; seven states require licensing and six, including California, are developing licensing programs.
Sources: National Society of Genetic Counselors and American Board of Genetic Counseling
Like many people who turn to genetic counselors, Kristin Stevenson was facing one of the most frightening moments of her life.
She was 22 weeks into her second pregnancy when a test of the fluid in her womb revealed that her unborn son had Down syndrome.
Stevenson's doctor impassively ran through the difficult circumstances that would confront her and her husband as well as their afflicted baby for years to come. He held out the option of terminating the pregnancy, she said.
"We felt like we got a pretty negative presentation of everything," she said. "That's when they brought us to Jason, and he really pulled things together for us."
Jason Chibuk is one of nearly 2,800 certified genetic counselors working in the United States. They help people decide whether to be tested for genetic markers tied to inherited conditions, disease risk and drug interactions, and they interpret the results.
The profession was thrust into an unwelcome national spotlight in July when a congressional subcommittee held a hearing on companies providing genetic testing services directly to consumers. Critics of the tests, which are different from those ordered through physicians, say they have little medical value and could be harmful if misinterpreted.
The testing companies, which include Pathway Genomics in San Diego, noted that they employ genetic counselors who are available by telephone to discuss test results with customers.
During the hearing, officials with the federal Government Accountability Office played taped conversations between investigators posing as customers and genetic testing representatives who offered questionable advice.
Some people listening to the recordings presumed the representatives were genetic counselors, but that wasn't the case, said Elizabeth Kearney, a genetic counselor in Oakland who heads the National Society of Genetic Counselors.
"We confirmed (with the GAO) that the people in the recordings were customer service representatives," she said.
Genetic counselors fill the gap left by doctors who often lack broad knowledge about the science of DNA and have little time in their schedules to vet the consequences of having a genetic risk of developing a devastating disorder.
"In every facet of my work, genetic counselors make my job easier," said Dr. Mark Nunes, a clinical geneticist with Kaiser Permanente in San Diego. "I see them as interpreters of the arcane."
A genetic counselor typically has an undergraduate degree in biology and a master's degree from one of 29 postgraduate genetic counseling programs in the United States.
The American Board of Genetic Counseling offers certification for practitioners, and seven states require genetic counselors to be licensed. An additional six states, including California, are moving to set up licensing programs.
Annual salaries for counselors average about $84,000 in California and $64,000 nationwide, according to the National Society of Genetic Counselors.
For much of the profession's 40-year history, most people who encountered genetic counselors did so in a prenatal setting. But that has changed in more recent years as researchers have uncovered a fast-expanding list of genetic markers tied to breast cancer, colon cancer, autism, heart disease and other medical conditions
The number of genetic tests for diseases more than doubled between 2003 and 2009 to reach about 1,900, according to GeneTests, a federally funded medical genetics information service operated out of the University of Washington in Seattle. In August alone, 22 tests were added to the list.


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Conquering mountains and battling fear
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
I climbed a mountain last weekend. Cowles Mountain is the highest peak in San Diego, and it's been on my radar since I moved here in 2009. I missed an opportunity to climb it a couple of years ago with some San Diego Sparkpeeps, but I kept it on my "adventure list" (with WOLFKITTY). See her blog about this hike here:
Here's the thing: I have an irrational fear of falling, and I've let that hold me back from some pretty cool things. I'm not afraid of heights, just falling. And hiking is full of potential for falling!
I went on a hike earlier this year with a group from SP, and it was a disaster (for me). I was at a low point in general anyway, and navigating unfamiliar and uneven terrain messed with my head. Even as I watched several people ahead of me jump or step wide from one rock to the next, and I could see exactly what I needed to do, I was frozen in fear. I don't know how long I would stand there, but it felt like forever each time. I had to talk myself into taking the next step or jump, and it was a battle. My fear is that the rock would not support my weight. My brain would flash pictures of me falling into the water as the rock gave way or blood spewing forth as I missed the rock and landed face first on the ground. I know it's irrational, but I could not help it. Apparently, people tried talking to me during these moments and I was so far in my own head that I didn't even hear them! I'd finally make it to the next obstacle and start the frozen-in-fear thing all over again.
Despite this self-created disaster, I wanted to keep hiking. San Diego is beautiful, and there's so much to explore. I don't want this fear to hold me back from anything. And it wasn't going to steal Cowles Mountain from me!
Early Sunday morning, my husband, Jocelyn and I met HAWAIIANMAMA at the base of Cowles Mountain. It's pretty popular, so there were a ton of people there already. We started our ascent and I had to tell myself not to think about the descent that would come later. I had to get up there and enjoy the view before the meltdown began!
It was a really good hike. Challenging, but not impossible. What struck me was how different an experience it is for everyone. For me, it was a serious challenge that required focus and coordination and stops to catch my breath. For others, it was their playground. There were people running and jumping off rocks on their way down as if it were the easiest thing in the world. I'll have to work up to that!
The view from the top was so worth it. The marine layer hadn't yet burned off, which kept the sun from beating down on us, but also restricted the view a bit. It didn't matter though, it was still pretty sweet!
After all of my stressing and worrying about the descent, I didn't do too badly. Jocelyn, Malia and my husband were all very supportive and that helped me keep my fear in check. I'm certainly not as confident with hiking as others, but I thought I was noticeably more comfortable with it this time. I think pushing myself in my Kaia workouts contributed to that. My body has been proving my brain wrong more often lately, and that's giving my confidence a much-needed boost.
So, I conquered the mountain! And I loved it. And I want to do it again!
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Heather! I'm so proud of you for kicking your fears in the face and reaching that peak and enjoying the beautiful view of our city! I want to be there firsthand, next climb! Wish I wasn't working that day, like I told Joce, I totally want to go with you guys next time! I need to see the new, improved trail with my Sparkies! Keep pushing, you are doing fabulous! Go Girl!!!
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I am so jealous...I wish I had gone mountain climbing recently.
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text: The concepts of persistence and survival are used to characterize the first-passage properties of equilibrium fluctuations of steps on a vicinal surface. Analytic and numerical results are obtained for temporal and spatial persistence and survival probabilities and for the probability of persistent large deviations. These theoretical results are found to be in very good agreement with those obtained from experiments in which time-dependent scanning tunneling microscopy is used to study equilibrium step fluctuations.


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'The Voice' winner Cassadee Pope to give free concert June 1 at Dover Downs
Fans will be treated to a free concert from female vocalist Cassadee Pope leading into the Sunday, June 1 FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in Victory Plaza. "The Voice" season three champ will also sing the national anthem to kick off the race at the Monster Mile.
Since winning the NBC hit show, Pope successfully debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums and in the top 10 on the all-genre Top Albums charts with her first solo album, "Frame by Frame," on Republic Nashville. With that, she became one of only two solo women in the past five years to top the country chart with a debut release.
NASCAR returns to Dover International Speedway May 30-June 1 for the June 1 FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the May 31 NASCAR Nationwide Series race and the May 30 Lucas Oil 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race.
For tickets or more information, call 800-441-RACE or go to DoverSpeedway.com. Keep up with the Monster Mile at Facebook.com/DoverInternationalSpeedway or on Twitter at @MonsterMile.


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May 26, 2012
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -
The 2012 NCAA Champion Alabama women's golf team will be returning to Tuscaloosa Saturday afternoon at approximately 1 p.m. CDT. Alabama fans are invited to welcome Crimson Tide coaches Mic Potter and Susan Rosenstiel along with some of the players as they bring the program's first national championship program back to Tuscaloosa.
Any change in the time of the Tide's arrival and further details will be available on www.RollTide.com and the Crimson Tide's Twitter and Facebook accounts - @UA_Athletics and @AlabamaWGolf for Twitter and Alabama Women's Golf and Alabama Athletics on Facebook.
The Jerry Pate Golf Center is located at 401 Old Colony Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406. From Coleman Coliseum, turn right onto University Blvd East and then merge onto McFarland Blvd East/US-82 West via the ramp on the left (2.9 miles). Then turn right onto Watermelon Rd.(2.1 miles). Off of Watermelon Road turn right onto Old Colony Road and it is on the right.
Three of the players from the Tide's championship team traveled straight from Nashville, site of the Alabama's triumph, to play in a U.S. Open Qualifier. The team won its first NCAA Championship Friday, holding off Southern California in a battle that went down to the very last hole. The Tide finished with a 6-over-par round of 294 on the par-72, 6,264-yard North Course at the Vanderbilt Legends Club.
The Tide earned its victory in its eighth NCAA Championship finals appearance, and seventh consecutive appearance under Potter. Alabama's previous best finish was a third place showing in 2010. Women's golf is the third Alabama team to win a national championship in the last five months, joining the BCS national champion football team and the NCAA champion gymnastics team.


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The sovereign debt crisis exposed weaknesses in the Eurozones financial architecture that may not have been fully anticipated when the founding treaties of the Eurozone were drafted. Key among these weak spots are the provisions of the Treaty of Lisbon which regulate intergovernmental debt obligations and preclude direct financing of sovereigns by the ECB.
As de Grauwe (2011) pointed out, entering into a monetary union alters the character of sovereign debt radically, since no individual nation has control over the currency in which debt is issued. Monetary union members thus face a situation similar to that of emerging economies who borrow in foreign currencythey may face a liquidity crisis in the sovereign debt market when there is a sudden reversal of capital flows, even though their solvency may not be fundamentally questioned.
The Eurozones financial architecture prevents the easy resolution of such liquidity crises. Article 125 of the Treaty of Lisbon arguably rules out one nation from assisting another by taking on part of the liability of another nation with its so-called no-bailout clause. This clearly fed into the Eurozones sovereign debt problem (Pisani-Ferry et al, 2013). Actually, this hurdle was already there in the Maastricht Treaty of 1992, in advance of the 2009 Lisbon Treaty.
We attempt to provide an analytical foundation for an amendment of Article 125 of the Treaty of Lisbon (Basu and Stiglitz 2013).1 We are arguing for the Treaty to be amended to permit joint liability in international lending. We do not go into institutional details of how this may be done, but constructs a game-theoretical model to motivate such a legal-institutional change.
The bulk of international lending in the world takes place on a bilateral basis. Suppose a small country j borrows from an international bank to finance a power station project. Suppose also that the probability of success depends on the effort that country j puts into the project. There are occasions when j will be unable to pay back because the project may have failed when the time comes for repayment. This possibility of bankruptcy, and the awareness of the agents that this may happen, has important implications for the functioning of the credit market, and, in particular, introduces a standard moral hazard problem and the possibilities of all kinds of inefficiencies.
When there are incentive (moral hazard) effects in credit markets, effort (e.g. devoted to ensuring success) is typically a function of the interest rate


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The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) today announced the most popular dog names and breeds in New York City for 2001, and reminded pet owners to license their dogs. The five most popular breeds remained largely unchanged from last year, with the Mixed breed at number one, and the Rottweiler and Pit Bull changing positions at second and third place respectively. The Shih Tzu finished just off the podium at number four, and the Labrador Retriever claimed the fifth spot, bouncing the German Shepherd out of the top five. This year the Chihuahua again cracked the top 10, perhaps as a result of continued interest in the spokesdog for a popular taco chain.
Similar to 2000, owners made Max the most popular dog name in New York City. Falling in rank behind Max were Rocky, Princess, Lucky, and Lady. Rocky replaced Lucky at number two, and Lucky fell to number four. Princess inched towards the throne moving from number four to three on the list. Lady refused to budge and held fast at number five. This year, sadly, Brandy, unlike her R & B singer counterpart, failed to make an appearance on to the top ten chart.
Assistant Commissioner for Veterinary and Pest Control Services, James Gibson, said, "The dogs that made our top ten list were eligible because they are licensed. In New York City, approximately 95,000 dogs are licensed every year. Licensing is essential to helping us monitor the City's animal population, protect animals from diseases, such as rabies, and assist in reuniting lost or stolen dogs with their owners. In addition to licensing dogs, New Yorkers should spay or neuter their pets to reduce the number of unwanted pets and the stray population in the City."
Dog license applications are available through the DOHMH Web site at http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/vet/vetdog.html or by phone (212) 676-2100. The information necessary for a license application includes the animal's name, age, color, gender and vaccination record; license certificates and dog tags are mailed to pet owners' homes. Once received, the tags must be attached to each dog's collar. While licensing costs only $8.50 per year (or $11.50 if your dog is not spayed or neutered), fines for unlicensed dogs can range from $200 to $2000. Owners should be aware that their dogs must be leashed in public (leashes should be no longer than six feet in length) as well as vaccinated against rabies.


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Despite a decent premise -- a couple unknowingly buys a foreclosed home full of heroin that prior criminal owners want back -- the pic's pedestrian execution and uninvolving characters make it a passable time-filler at best.
Many interesting suspensers have hinged upon homes under siege, from "Straw Dogs" to "Panic Room" and "The Strangers," but "Stash House" is not among them. Despite a decent premise — a couple unknowingly buys a foreclosed home full of heroin that prior criminal owners want back — the pic's pedestrian execution and uninvolving characters make it a passable time-filler at best. Nonetheless, marketable content and Dolph Lundgren's name should yield profitable home-format sales after limited theatrical exposure in After Dark's inaugural action mini-fest.David (Sean Faris) surprises wife Amy (Briana Evigan) with their very own house, complete with pool and unusually extensive alarm/surveillance system. But before these boring yuppies can christen the abode with some vertical sex, they discover the flimsy walls hide a whole lot of illicit substances, then make the mistake of informing neighborhood security guard Ray (Jon Huertas), who (surprise!) isn't a security guard. Soon Ray and confederate Andy (Lundgren, dully used) are using deadly force to get in, while the protags are hoping to get out alive. A couple of late twists in Gary Spinelli's screenplay add little, and Eduardo Rodriguez's direction is uninspired. Assembly is OK.
Stash House
An After Dark Films release of an After Dark and Signature Entertainment production. Produced by Moshe Diamant. Executive producers, Courtney Solomon, Dolph Lundgren, Steven A. Frankel, Bobby Ranghelov, Gregory Walker. Co-producers, Chris Milburn, Stephanie Caleb, Lucy Mukerjee. Directed by Eduardo Rodriguez. Screenplay, Gary Spinelli.
Camera (color, HD), Matthew Irving; editors, Rodriguez, Don Adams; music, Luis Ascanio; production designer, Michelle Jones; art director, James Eubank; set decorator, John Richoux; costume designer, Jennifer Kamrath; Reviewed on DVD, San Francisco, May 5, 2012. MPAA Rating: R. Running time: 99 MIN.
Dolph Lundgren, Briana Evigan, Sean Faris, Jon Huertas, Richard Holden, Alyshia Ochse, Don Yesso.


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A longstanding loophole that has allowed mobile application developers to avoid submitting their wares for classification in Australia has been vowed to be sealed up by the country's Labor Party.
The Australian reports that the issue is on the agenda of the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General meeting, which was postponed three weeks ago due to the looming state elections (that take place on August 21).
Labor's Brendan O'Connor, and Minister of Home Affairs, said that he was, "… concerned about the classification of games playable on mobile telephones and had put the wheels in motion to address this with his state and territory counterparts."
Meanwhile, a Sydney Morning Herald story notes that such submissions could cost developers between $470 and $2040 per entry, which didn't sit well with some creators.
Bjango Founder Marc Edwards indicated that if his company was forced to submit apps for classification, they would simply cease to release them in Australia, a notion shared by fellow developer Matt Comi of Big Bucket Software.
Edwards also wondered if the Classification Board was up for handling all the new submissions, noting that, "The sheer volume is going to make it very, very difficult."
Comi lamented the financial aspects of such an implementation, stating:
You can't know in advance whether you've got a hit on your hands or whether or not you're going to recoup your costs. So I think with a smaller industry, particularly with my team – myself and a designer – we couldn't say whether we were going to make $10.
Nick Lowe, of the non-profit Let's Make Games stated, "I'm sceptical that the government simply sees potential to generate revenue at the expense of what they see as a minority demographic."
One has to wonder just many apps would be deemed worthy of release if they had to run the gamut of both Apple and the country's Classification Board censoring and rating submissions.


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Connecticut. Alleged credit card debt.
I am wishing to not have to counter sue but to go to the scheduled trial tomorrow and and make motion to get paid for my trouble and to close this case with prejudice so that they cannot come back after me again ever fro this debt.
Thank you for your follow-up. Making a motion to dismiss with prejudice is a given here. By seeking to dismiss with prejudice, it would forever close this party from ever bringing this type of suit against you, either with a different attorney or in a different court. As for making a motion to be paid, that is not really a motion you can file separately, you would instead need to pursue a suit for 'wrongful institution of legal proceedings' and through that suit demand compensation based on their frivolous claims against you. But that would be a separate suit.Good luck.
Thank you for your follow-up.To make sure I do not miss anything, I will go line by line with my response.
Since the plaintiff has filed for voluntary dismissal the civil case flow at the court
told me that there is no more trial today and there is no more case agter me to make motion against. Do I just fax them the motion for dismissal with prejudice like I usually do, or do I need to do something different?
Thank you for your follow-up. My apologies on the delay, I was offline in the morning.You asked:
That is all you need to do, you need to request in your motion that it be granted with prejudice based on their own choice to withdraw.
Good luck.
Thank you for your follow-up.Simply showing the facts and showing how you approached your own case is fine. But if you charge for how you beat the collectors and attempt to receive compensation from it would be potentially considered 'unauthorized practice of law' since you are now advising third parties and are potentially providing legal advice. Making that information free is not a violating, but charging for it could be.Good luck.
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Whoever or whatever ends up being elected in November, the new president will face a world that's increasingly plunging into chaos. Some of this chaos is Barack Obama's fault, some isn't.
There are some things I can't blame on President Obama, the Zika virus being on of them.
At week's end, the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked a Louisiana law that would basically shut down all abortion clinics in the state but one. This was after hearing arguments for and against a similar law in Texas.
Some took it as a sign that a majority of the eight justices are poised to strike down the Texas law, one that requires doctors at a clinic to have admitting privileges at a hospital.
By Delegate Terry Austin
We are one week away from the scheduled end of our 60-day legislative session. Our time now is devoted to completion of committee work, review of Senate bills sent to the House, follow-up action to gubernatorial vetoes, and the fashioning of amendments to pending legislation.
By Delegate Kathy Byron
With just one week left in the 2016 session of Virginia's General Assembly, legislators are wrapping up work on legislation and preparing to approve the new 2016-2018 biennial budget. The last two times the General Assembly considered a new biennial budget, in 2012 and 2014, impasses lasting weeks resulted in overtime sessions. Things are moving briskly this year, however.
By Senator Steve Newman
With just one week remaining before its scheduled March 12 adjournment, this week inside Virginia's Capitol was characterized by a lot of activity and some long debates on the Senate floor. In great contrast to the 2010 and 2012 budget sessions, both of which ended in budget standoffs that took weeks to resolve, this year's session is likely to be remembered most for its efficiency in considering and processing legislation.
By Congressman Robert Hurt
One person can make a difference.
That is something Lionel Toms taught us.
Toms, who passed away last Monday at the age of 72, didn't let the tragedy that took the life of his son remain just a tragedy. He used it as an impetus for change.
Despite his popularity among college age people, the Children of the Corn did not put Bernie Sanders over the top in the South Carolina primary. Sanders seems to have put a great deal of effort into courting this age group, possibly because they are just too immature to realize that the socialism he's preaching has been tried, in Europe, and mostly abandoned because it doesn't work. Unfortunately for him, this age group has a poor record of showing up to vote.
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In seeking to position itself as a national leader in Graduate Medical Education, the College of Medicine at Charles R. Drew University has embarked upon the establishment of a new geographically distributed model for the clinical training of physicians. This will be accomplished through the expansion of existing partnerships and the addition of new ones that will focus on establishing academic partnerships with local hospitals, physician practices and community clinics that will provide clinical education venues for CDU medical students, physician residents and fellows.Priorities and Estimated Timeline for New GME Program DevelopmentThe new GME program development will be accomplished in phases: Phases I and II will correspond to the required clinical clerkships for medical students. Internal Medicine and General Surgery, Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics. Phases III and IV will include other specialties and subspecialties in which there is a unique need in the community and in which Charles R. Drew University can make a significant contribution: Emergency Medicine, selected medical (Cardiovascular Disease, Gastroenterology, Nephrology and preventive Medicine, and Geriatrics) and surgical (Otolaryngology, Orthopaedics, and Ophthalmology) specialties.When the full residency program development plan has been completed, the University expects to have established up to 16 residency programs with a total of 198 residents in training at any given time.Background and Rationale for Graduate Medical EducationThe upcoming health-care reforms, shortages of providers and a growing, aging population combine to create unprecedented demand for primary-care providers throughout the nation. CDU is taking a leadership role with their graduate medical education (GME) program.
For these reasons, and consistent with its mission, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science is committed to re-establishing high quality graduate medical education programs as soon as is feasible.VisionAs a foundation for its GME planning efforts, CDU adopted the "guiding principle" that all decisions on the future disposition of its GME programs should be based to the greatest extent possible on supporting the educational best interests of its medical students, residents and fellows. This, in-turn, led to the development of the following vision statement:In partnership with affiliated hospitals and health systems, we will establish and maintain a robust graduate medical education enterprise of national prominence that supports the University's mission and serves as the foundation for the education of physicians and other health care professionals who share a passion for and commitment to the care of the underserved and the broader communities in which they reside.Strategies for Achieving Distinction in GME
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Rob Kardashian's Weight Issues: Is There A Secret Motive Going On Here?
February 24, 2014 03:00 PM by Lisa Princ
A few years ago, we all watched Rob Kardashian shake his money maker on Dancing With The Stars, and he looked fit. Fast forward a few years later, add a breakup as well as having to deal with all those Kardashian women, and poor Rob Kardashian is looking worse than ever, and reportedly very depressed and withdrawn. However, we are starting to wonder if there is really a secret ploy to his weight gain…
Rob Kardashian was recently spotted out and about, and he seems to keep packing on more and more pounds every time he's photographed. Recent rumors have suggested that he is staying away from his family and he is very depressed, and the former Dancing With The Stars contestant also recently took down many of his photos on Twitter and Instagram.
We know that ending a relationship can be a very emotional time, and some of us are emotional eaters, which could be the case with Rob, but considering all the members of his family are usually snagged working out, it would make sense for him to be working out with them. Other stories claiming that Rob has been working out and watching his diet, but it certainly is not showing, leaving us all worried about the Kardashian star.
Then, we got to thinking about this for a bit. Kris Jenner loves to keep her family in the spotlight, no matter what the cost – could she be doing that to her own son? Think about it for a minute. If Rob Kardashian gains enough weight, surely Kris Jenner could hook him up with a spot on The Biggest Loser, or a similar weight loss show which would, once again, keep her family in the spotlight. However, Rob seems like the only normal one in that crazy family, so we're not so sure he would go for it. Definitely an interesting thought.
Whatever the case may be with Rob Kardashian, we sure hope he can get his life back on track soon!
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