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I have seen many sites where doctors have routinely prescribed NSAIDs for this. Is this a good option? Are there any severe risks associated with it? I have had experience with codiene and tylenol , and found it to be very poor at controlling these problems. If any thing, I experienced lethergy and sleep when taking this medication and little relieve for swelling or pain in long run. Can a menopausal woman continue to take hrt with small amounts of bioidentical hormones at surgery and postop
What Types of Medication Are Routinely Given for Swelling and Pain After a Brow Lift and Full Eye,face and Neck Lift?
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Medications for pain and swelling after facial surgery
In general, after the first day there is usually very little pain with facelift or brow lift. Often Extra strenght Tylenol is sufficient but Vicoden is OK. Steroids either, by injection once at time of surgery or orally for few days may help swelling.
What is Given for Pain and Swelling after a Brow Lift, Blepharoplasty and Facelift?
I cannot speak for other surgeons but I prescribe Medrol Dose Pak for swelling and Vicodin or Percoset for pain.Bioidentical hormones can be taken at surgery and post-op.
NSAIDS and Facelift
NSAIDS may not be a great idea around the time of a facelift due to the increased bleeding risk. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Medication Types for Swelling and Pain After Facial Surgery
In my practice in New York, I don't routinely give my patients anti-inflammatory medications after browlift, eyelid surgery or facelifts. Occasionally I do give a medication like Decadron during surgery. As far as your question about HRT and bioidentical hormones is concerned, I don't ask my patients to stop these medications. Your surgeon may have specific preferences based on the surgical technique and the type of anesthesia you will be having.
Control of Pain & Swelling after Facelift, Browlift, & Blepharoplasty
I usually keep most people with this combination overnight with a pain pump IV. I then switch them to a nonnarcotic, non-NSAID containing oral medication. This usually is all they need. As far as NSAID's are concerned, because they increase the risk of bleeding and blood collections under the skin, I get all my patients to stop them at least two weeks before surgery and like them not to start back for a week. I also like all my patients to stop all hormones for at a month before and after surgery to reduce the risk of blood clots in the legs which can break off and go to the lungs (a possibly deadly complication). We use various medications and techniques during surgery to reduce swelling, but do not use any postoperative meds to do so. I also leave a drain for about 24 hours, as it seems to markedly reduce swelling.
How to minimize pain and swelling after facelift and browlift
After facial cosmetic surgery it is important to rest, elevate the head, and use ice compresses for the first few days to reduce swelling and bruising. NSAIDs are off limits, as these can result in excess bruising and/or bleeding. Pain is not usually a significant issue with facelifts or browlifts, however, I prescribe Nucynta for my patients. This is a newer narcotic with reduced incidence of side effects such as nausea. I also prescribe Zofran for my patients, as this medication also reduces any risk of nausea and vomiting, which could result in excess bruising and swelling.
Occasionally, a surgeon may have the anesthetist administer an intravenous dose of steroid during a facelift procedure which can help reduce postoperative swelling and edema. It also may be helpful to increase postoperative intake of foods containing bromelain (pineapple, papaya,etc.), once the patient is able to resume a normal diet.
Hormone Replacement Therapy usually does not need to be discontinued prior to or following surgery. It is a good idea to have a general checkup prior to surgery to assure that problems with blood pressure or bleeding issues do not result in excess bruising or swelling as well.
Typical Medicines after Full Facelift and Necklift
NSAID's should be avoided as they can cause bleeding and excessive bruising, not to mention other common problems such as gastritis, etc. Most of my patients only require pain meds for a few days - typically a narcotic/acetominophen combination and/or Celebrex (the only NSAID that doen't usually cause the problems mentioned above. I also recommend Arnica Montanum and Bromelain, and Clonidine patch (the last two also decreases pain and nausea to a degree).
Re: HRT-
After going through the informed consent process (see below), my experience is that most of my patients continue to take Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) during their surgery . I do recommend that high risk patients (see below) stop HRT prior to surgery. Knowing your risk vs benefit information is the key to making the right decision. Like all medical decisions an informed consent is needed with your surgeon and/or other physicians most knowledgeable about Hormone Replacement Therapy and long surgical procedures (e.g. hematologist or gynecologist with special interest in HRT). Ask them to provide you with data from studies to support their recommendations.
Here is some helpful information for you and others out there with similar concerns. First of all what is HRT. HRT is a generic term encompassing either unopposed estrogen therapy, or a combinations of estrogen and progesterone. Unopposed estrogen is generally used in women after a hysterectomy. Cyclical use of progesterone has the disadvantage for non-hysterectomy women of cyclical withdrawal bleeding. This can be avoided by continuous use of the drug. HRT may be taken as a transderm patch, orally, or as a subcutaneous implant. Each different type of therapy and dosage has a different risk profile.
Estrogen and Progesterone used for HRT are chemically different from those used in the oral contraceptive pill (OCP), and are of significantly lower potency. The doses used in HRT are most often at the lower end of the normal pre‐menopausal range whereas the OCP is designed to suppress the natural ovulatory cycle.
Several large studies have consistently demonstrated an increased risk of venous thromboembolism occurence (g.g. Deep Venous Thromosis (DVT) and/or Pulmonary Embolus (PE)) in women using HRT. However, HRT risk appears to be restricted to the first year of HRT use, and is estimated at 2–3 times that of non‐HRT users. It is important to appreciate that although a 2‐ to 3‐fold increase in risk appears high,and yes, a PE could prove to be a fatal complication; but in reality, it has been estimated that this only represents one or two additional cases of venous thromboembolism per 10, 000 women per year. In addition, studies differ in their conclusions about the relative importance of the different HRT regimens in current use. Further, it is a general maxim that the longer the surgery (especially after 2 hrs) the greater the risk with or without HRT. IF these statistics seem like undue risk then you should either stop HRT prior to surgery or seek council from an expert.
Here is what I recommend to my patients based on my understanding of the literature: I suggest that my patients seek the council of their prescribing doctor and if they feel more comfortable a hematologist for patients taking HRT. My practice is that I recommend that patients I consider at high risk to stop HRT if possible a month prior to surgery. High risk include but are not limited to the following reasons: if started within a year of the proposed surgery, or if they have co-morbid conditions making them hypercoaguable such as in all smokers, obesity, past medical history of blood clots (especially DVT, or PE), genetic tendency for hypecoagulation, vericose veins, COPD, heart disease, sedentary life style or if their is chronic lower extremity edema. Perhaps most important is that I use DVT preventative measures such as intermittent calf/foot compression devices for all of my patients with IV sedation or under general anesthesia, and antiembolism stockings, "TED's" for all of my patients and have them worn for at least 10 days or until they are walking normal daily amounts.
Bottom Line -Make your decision wisely based on available information and the advise of your experts.
Face lift recovery
Face lifts should cause little pain. I prescribe small amounts of relaxants and pain killers. Most of my patients need little or no medication after 48 hours.
Here's what you need to know about swelling, HRT, NSAIDs and face lifts.
- NSAIDs can cause swelling, bloating, bleeding and ulcers.
- Swelling after surgery is temporary and part of normal healing.
- Swelling is less if you keep your head up and the surgery area cool.
- NSAID or even steroid help severe swelling but it may return when meds are stopped.
- HRT risk varies - if your surgery is 4 hours or less and you have no other risk factors, e.g. smoking, they are probably ok . I ask my patients to stop all HRT for 2 weeks before/after surgery if they can. Hope this helps!
Medication and NSAIDs
Everyone responds differently to medications. We customize a treatment plan for each patient dependent on their needs. There are very few choices these days at pain relievers that do not cause nausea, etc. We will use NSAIDs only for severe swelling, which is usually not the case with these procedures. There is always an associated risk with these medications for causing stomach problems such as bleeding.
What Types of Medication Are Routinely Given for Swelling and Pain After a Brow Lift and Full Eye,face and Neck Lift?
Wow, I'd bet the answers will vary significantly based upon the particular patient. Typically for a Brow Lift we'd prescribe something for sleep, anxiety, pain medication of varying strengths based upon the patient history of previous pain medications and antibiotics. For bruisiing and swelling, we recommend Arnica 12 C post-op. Hope this helps.
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A FAMOUS playwright's link to Worthing has been honoured.
The Worthing Society conservation group unveiled a blue heritage plaque in Ambrose Place to commemorate the late Harold Pinter, who lived there for about 18 months during the 1960s.
The society commissioned the memorial after the idea was suggested by Paul Holden, editor of the Argus's sister publication Worthing Sentinel.
About 50 people applauded as Worthing mayor Noel Atkins revealed the plaque, which reads: "Harold Pinter, 1930-2008, playwright, actor and director lived here 1962-1964."
David Sumner, chairman of the Worthing Society, said Pinter wrote one of his bestknown plays, The Homecoming, while in Worthing.
He added that Ambrose Place was one of the town's architectural treasures."

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The saying "one man's loss is another man's gain" rings true for Springbok rugby fullback Patrick Lambie, as he received a starting berth for Saturday's Test against England in the place of Zane Kirchner.
Springbok mentor Heyneke Meyer said it was up to Lambie to take ownership of the number 15 jersey.
"I am really looking forward to see him play; it was an easy decision. He's played there, he's been the guy who's been in form," said Meyer on Wednesday.
"I am always sorry for the guys who are injured, but it is up to Patrick now to show he wants to stay there."
Meyer caused somewhat of an outcry when he selected Kirchner ahead of Lambie for the first Test in Durban.
Lambie replaced Kirchner late in the first half of the match and has impressed the Bok coach, earning a place in the starting line-up.
"Patrick is a great player, he is still a youngster. People sometimes don't realise he is still only 22-years-old."
Meyer explained he opted for Kirchner in the first Test because of combinations, but was impressed with the attacking edge Lambie provided.
"I thought he was superb in the second half when he came on. He brings different attacking options to the party and I was very impressed in training this week, where he showed some brilliant touches on the ball," said Meyer.
"I think he will bring something different to the backline."
Lambie said his task in the first Test was to make an impact off the bench and hoped to do the same throughout the 80 minutes on Saturday.
"I'm very excited about it; obviously, it is always a huge honour to represent your country," Lambie said.
"I'm excited about the challenge and I'm really looking forward to it."
With the youngster covering the last line of defence, he said he was up for the challenge, even if the English opted for an aerial attack.
"I will be ready for it if it comes. We have a feeling that England will be looking to run a little bit more, but whatever they throw at us I think we will be prepared."
Even though Lambie is one of the smaller players in the side, Meyer said he rated him a strong defender.
The versatile player, who has represented the country at flyhalf, inside centre and fullback, said he was still not sure which position he preferred.
"I really enjoyed playing at flyhalf for the Sharks this year, but it is great to be back at fullback. I love the space and being able to read the game from the back, so I'm looking forward to some more time in the number 15 jersey." – Sapa


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Many systemic challenges stand in the way of achieving Plan B, and we are focusing on four areas where we feel we can use our influence to have major impact in shifting the role of business in society.
To include people and
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In the last century companies have increasingly focused on the single objective of profit maximization, driving short-term financial gains at a long-term cost to people and the planet.
Business has not accounted for the true cost of its activity and subsequent negative impacts on society and the environment. The bottom lines reported to investors, therefore, do not reflect the true "health" and status of the business.
We can accelerate a move away from single minded financial 'short-termism' toward a focus on the long term, and will aim to expand corporate accountability beyond financial gains to include negative and positive contributions to the economy, environment and society.
To catalyse incentives that
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Current global regulatory frameworks do not support the transition of markets and business models towards the future bottom line.
There are too few positive incentives and too many perverse incentives, and there is a need to identify the biggest opportunities, and build pathways to enable solutions.
We are working with partners to develop new corporate and employee incentive structures and to identify and map both positive and harmful subsidies, helping to shift market and business behavior toward incentives that maximize social, environmental and economic benefit.
To ignite a movement of leaders
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As the current mindset of only competing and consuming solely for financial gains is unsustainable, business leaders need to work together to build new foundations.
Based on the need to redefine what it means to be a good leader in business we aim to accelerate a new kind of inclusive leadership underpinned by a moral compass of being Fair, Honest, Positive and Creative. This is founded on cooperation and will be aimed at generating long term value for society, the economy and the environment.
Working with others, we will highlight and celebrate those who are showing us the way and nurturing a new generation of business leadership.
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Together we can nurture an ecosystem that allows Plan B companies to thrive, direct capital flows and investment towards companies that promote people, planet and profit, and ensure that entrepreneurs are supported in creating Plan B businesses.


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President Bush has nominated Edmund "Kip" Hawley to be Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security in charge of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). If the Senate confirms him, he will become the agency's fourth director in four years.
Hawley will replace retired Navy Rear Admiral David Stone, who announced in early April that he would step down this month. The Washington Post reported that the Bush Administration asked for Stone's resignation.
Both Congress and representatives of the aviation community met Bush's selection of Hawley with approval. "One reason this gentleman was picked is that he has a technical background, a private-sector background," said Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.), chairman of the House aviation subcommittee.
"We're high on Mr. Hawley," said James May, president and CEO of the Air Transport Association. "We believe he will bring a great combination of skills and experience to the position."
Based in California, Hawley, 51, was most recently an executive at Arzoon, a global trade and logistics software company. He was previously a vice president for Union Pacific Railroad and served in the White House and Transportation Department during the Reagan Administration. He is a member of the FAA's Air Traffic Services Committee.
Quoting government sources, The Washington Post reported that Michael Jackson, deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, selected Hawley to take the helm of the TSA. Hawley's experience with the agency extends to its beginnings. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta recruited him shortly after 9/11 to help set up the agency. He returned to the private sector after the TSA was up and running.
"Kip is an organizational expert and an experienced executive branch executive," said NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen. "He was instrumental in the creation of the TSA and is well versed in aviation issues as a result of his leadership of the FAA's air traffic services committee."
National Air Transportation Association president Jim Coyne said, "Mr. Hawley's background in aviation and security issues in addition to his familiarity with the TSA as one of its founding fathers makes him an outstanding candidate."
Mica said Hawley's experience should prove valuable to the TSA. "We're going to do a high-tech makeover, which will rely less on personnel and more on technology," he said.
Stone served as head of the TSA for a little more than a year. But under his watch, the agency was accused of lavish spending, shoddy accounting and purchasing the wrong technology.


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Starbucks plans to add more than 3,000 cafes in the Americas -- including at least 1,500 in the U.S. -- by 2017, president and CEO Howard Schultz announced during the company's investor conference on Wednesday.
Starbucks had 18,066 cafes in the Americas, and about 12,900 in the U.S., as of the end of September.
Starbucks expects China to overtake Canada as its second-largest market in 2014, with a projected 1,500 cafes in mainland China by 2015 (double its current number). The overall China/Asia-Pacific region will have nearly 4,000 cafes by the end of 2013.
The company's $620 million acquisition of Teavana Holdings, which will give it a foothold in the global tea market, is expected to close by year-end. That follows its recent acquisitions of the Evolution Fresh juice business and La Boulange Bakery.
It so far has opened four Evolution Fresh juice stores and a Tazo tea cafe in the U.S., and announced that it will start offering "hand-crafted" Teavana beverages in that chain's stores, and eventually in Starbucks stores. By the end of 2013, 2,500 U.S. Starbucks will carry La Boulange products, and 5,000 will carry Evolution Fresh juices.
As for the packaged goods business, Schultz said Starbucks believes it will eventually rival or match the size of the cafe business.


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TREDEGAR'S Mark Colbourne will be hoping to make it four medals out of four in the men's road race today which is due to start at 2.30pm.
The cyclist was the first Welsh Paralympic competitor to win a gold medal in the 3km individual pursuit on Friday (August 31), breaking the world record.
The triumph came just 24 hours after winning silver in the C1-2-3 1km time trial in the Velodrome at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
He bagged his second silver medal yesterday in the men's C1 16km time trial.
The 42-year-old paracyclist who was left with lower leg paralysis after a paragliding accident three years ago, finished 12.94 seconds behind Germany's Michael Teuber yesterday.
Mark has already painted the town gold with a gold postbox in his honour next to Tredegar Post Office on Commercial Street.
Mark will be hoping to double his gold medal success today, but he's already looking ahead of this race and towards the Rio Games in 2016.
Mr Colbourne will have one last chance to add to his hat trick of medals but says the nature of the Brands Hatch course will make it difficult.
He said: "It's very difficult with the hills for someone with my disability.
"The course is in the favour of the C3 cyclists. It's going to be tough for us C1 guys.
"I've got no hamstrings and no glutes working so you put me on an 11 per cent hill and it's like someone has taken my batteries out."


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John Turner
Pioneer Of The Red River Valley
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On July 28, 1889, John Turner, son of Mr. John Turner andMrs. Elizabeth Turner, was born in St. Vincent Township.
John must have been a happy boy because there were sixother children in the family.
Mr. Turner recalled the flood of 1897 when he was onlyeight years old.
It began on Easter Sunday when the winds blew sixty milesper hour. The water flooded the wide prairie. All the old, wooden, weakbridges in the area went out.
Mr. Turner used to watch the soldiers from Fort Pembinago marching by as they went on their way to hunt for animals of the RedRiver Valley.
In the years before John got married, he worked as a farmerof the community in which he lived.
On November 12, 1913, John was wed to Mary Ann Kothe. Mr. and Mrs. Turner must have found themselves charmed with their five children,Lester, Gordon, Dale, Raymond, and Flora, who is the only girl. They havetwenty grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren.
For about forty years, John Turner was a mail carrier. He went through many hardships during those forty years. Once he wentthrough a snowstorm in which the winds were forty to fifty miles per hour. In the easiest way he could, John Turner brought the mail through.
In 1950, the government retired him when he was seventyyears old.
Now, he has hobbies such as working on guns, fixing cars,and hunting. He is still successful at hunting game such as deer and geeseor ducks. Last fall he hunted for a deer. And he got it! A large deer.
During the winter he does other things in his spare timelike shoveling snow off the sidewalk and doing some of the household jobsfor his wife.
In the summer and spring, he has a large and beautifulgarden to work in. He has won many prizes at the St. Vincent Fair withhis garden produce.
John Turner is now eighty-four years old. He is stillmarried to Mary Ann Turner and they live in the Red River Valley. Lifeseems to be more noisy and less busy than when he was young. It used tobe quiet and less worrisome. He is still happy even if things have changedso much.
Turner, John, St. Vincent, Minnesota, Interview, February,1974
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Sybil Ludington
Sybil was the eldest daughter of Colonel Henry Ludington, commander of the 7th Dutchess County Militia during the Revolution. This was a volunteer regiment of men who lived in the country surrounding the hamlet of Fredericksburg, New York, where the Colonel had his drill grounds in a field opposite his manor house. The volunteers enlisted for periods of time in between planting and harvesting their crops, and when possible they assembled for drill on the Colonel's Parade Grounds, as it was called.
As the oldest of twelve children, Sybil was 16 and had numerous duties in the household -- kitchen work, baby tending, as well as outdoor work in the fields and mill. But she found time to watch her father drill those ragged and tired farmers into soldiers, and she knew where each one lived.
The legend states that while she was helping to put her brothers and sisters to bed on the evening of April 26, 1777, little did she know that the British were plundering Danbury, Connecticut, only 25 miles away. They had landed near Westport, Connecticut, and marched to Danbury where they knew supplies such as clothing, medicine and ammunition along with barrels of pork, flour and molasses were stored for the Continental Army -- but they didn't know about the rum. Meeting little resistance, the invaders set fire to the storage barns and when they discovered the rum, it was only a short time before the officers lost all control of their men.
Sybil was startled this evening by the sound of a horse and rider and when there came a knock on the door, Col. Ludington answered to find a tired soldier who told him that the British were burning Danbury. "Please muster your men and come to help fight the British back to the Long Island Sound," he pleaded. The Colonel had just returned from a long session of guarding the Hudson Highlands. Sybil knew that the men were scattered in their homes and told her father that she would go to call the men, knowing that the men would believe her but also knowing the dangers for a young girl, with the woods full of bushwackers, cowboys and Army deserters. The Colonel knew that the men must assemble and that his horse could not make the journey. He gave his consent and told Sybil that he would be waiting for the men to begin their march to Danbury.
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Colonel Ludington was already mustering the men who had come when Sybil arrived at daybreak, but he stopped long enough to help his daughter from her horse with a great deal of pride and a silent prayer of thanksgiving for her safe return.
Colonel Ludington's regiment arrived in time to join General Wooster's forces at Ridgefield and from there on helped drive the British back to their ships in Long Island Sound.
Anna Hyatt Huntington was a noted sculptor of Bethel, CT, and created a one-and-one-third life-size bronze statue of Sybil riding her horse in which she has depicted the spirit and determination of the girl and the strength of the horse. Because it took place in what is now Putnam County, Mrs. Huntington presented this statue to the Enoch Crosby Chapter NSDAR. The dedication ceremonies took place on June 3, 1961, in Carmel, New York. The statue is located on the eastern shore of Lake Gleneida and is now illuminated at night. It continues to be a beacon of freedom, strength and the will to win.
Photo at right is Elizabeth Moore McKee, Vice President General and Honorary New York State Regent
Sybil is buried in the Maple Avenue Cemetery, Route 301 in Patterson, NY, in the cemetery shared by the Episcopal and Presbyterian churches. Her parents, as well as other members of the Ludington family, are also buried there in the family plot. Her father, Colonel Henry Ludington, was a Revolutionary War patriot.


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In America, where beauty and body image are such high priorities, more than one-third of all Americans fall into the "obese" category, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The business world has not been shy about tapping into that statistic and taking advantage of a nation's misfortune. Every January, TV, newspapers and the Internet are inundated with advertisements for products and services claiming to be that special something to make the extra pounds fall off.
Apparently, the ads are doing their jobs. The weight-loss industry in this country is now worth $66 billion, according to research conducted by John Larosa of Market Data, and on any given day, 108 million people are on some kind of diet.
Dr. Nancy Zegarra, an internal medicine specialist at Wellstone Medical Partners in Harker Heights, attributes those numbers to heightened awareness of the risk factors involved in carrying excessive weight. Since joining Wellstone in 2013, she has treated several patients for obesity.
"I do think it's health conscious more than image," she said.
While America's largely obese population may not yet reflect the growth of the fitness industry, multiple gyms and fitness-oriented businesses continue to pop up across the country and in the greater Killeen area. A simple Google search performed last week pulled up at least 10 gyms in Killeen, from the traditional Gold's Gym to the nontraditional SAS Martial Arts & Fitness. At least 10 gyms are located in Harker Heights and five in Copperas Cove.
Fitness journey
Many gym owners say their motivation to start fitness businesses came from their own fitness journeys. Nick Nixon, owner of EJK Boxing & Fitness Club in Killeen, served in military intelligence for 20 years and then as a government contractor for five. A boxer since childhood, opening the boxing club was an easy decision for him.
"It had to be something I could do forever," he said.
EJK focuses on boxing and fitness training. Novices and professionals can attend fitness classes three times a week, train on their own and use a variety of weights and exercise equipment.
While "paying it forward" is certainly a common motivating factor in the fitness industry, grabbing a piece of the $66 billion pie also must be attractive to entrepreneurs who are considering opening their own gyms.
Consumers don't seem to mind paying for gym memberships, which average about $55 per month countrywide, according to StatisticBrain.com. In Central Texas, the cost is considerably less, starting at $25 per month.
At Heritage Park Fitness in Harker Heights, a single membership is $39, which, coincidentally, is the average amount of money most people waste every month on gym memberships, according to StatisticBrain.com.
With a reported 67 percent of people never using their gym memberships, retaining customers is a high priority for Heritage Park Fitness owner Mike Sheppard.
"We are all about member retention," he said. "We don't like to collect memberships fees if the member isn't using them, so we send out letters after we haven't seen our clients in a month."
Getting fit, however, doesn't have to cost money. Some communities offer fitness classes at no charge. In Copperas Cove, Herbal Life 24 Fit Camp provides a free alternative to the gym-rat routine. The camp features group cardiovascular exercise in a relaxed outdoor setting, with personal trainers instructing campers on technique and effective workout practices.
"No matter what your financial income or your schedule, you should be able to work out and enjoy what you're doing," said Heather Stickler, a camp instructor. "I feel this camp is just a way for people to unite and come together and it's fun."
Conquer cancer
On the consumer side, why do Americans choose to spend so much money in their quests for thinner bodies? For many, health problems such as depression, cancer and diabetes push them to change their lifestyles. Others simply want to appreciate what they see in their mirrors.
Brooke Chaffee, 39, of Harker Heights, was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in August. The disease runs in her family and she lost her mother to it a year and a half ago.
Throughout her entire adult life, she exercised regularly and had healthy eating habits. Even after her diagnosis and through multiple rounds of chemotherapy, Chaffee still pushes herself to continue that routine. Even when her body is exhausted, she still laces up her sneakers and drags herself to the gym three times a week.
"Like an Olympian, who trains their bodies to compete, that's what I am doing here," she said. "I'm not training to medal. I'm getting my body in the best possible shape so I can conquer cancer and prevent it from coming back in the future."
Health problems
Health problems also motivated Brittany Burges, 22, of Harker Heights, and D. Michael Jones, 65, of Killeen, to start their weight-loss journeys.
After the birth of her second child, Burges experienced postpartum depression. Her husband was deployed and she was alone with her two children with no friends or family nearby. She turned to food for comfort and quickly gained weight, she said.
But since joining Heritage Park Fitness in September, she went from 195 pounds to 165, from a size 16 to a size 8, and shed the depression.
"I come to the gym six days a week," she said. "Everyone needs to carve out time for themselves."
Jones, pastor of Pioneer Crisis Ministry and a Vietnam War veteran, began walking and eating healthier after he was diagnosed with diabetes. He walks a half-mile daily and lost 15 to 20 pounds in the last six or seven months.
"Our bodies belong to God, not to us. I've come a long way. I can remember smoking 2½ packs of cigarettes a day and drinking a pint of Old Granddad 100 every day," Jones said of his pre-ministry days. "If I can bring my weight down, it will help with my diabetes and other health issues."
Long struggle
Ann Aker, 45, is trying to lose weight for her wedding in July. She wants to wear a sleeveless wedding gown and walk down the aisle with confidence.
She also hopes to gain some energy so she can keep up with the 20 3-year-olds she teaches in her classroom every day.
"I'm tired of feeling sluggish and grumpy and having back pain," she said. "I'm tired of living like this. I just want to feel better."
Aside from working out at Heritage Park Fitness, Aker modified her diet and is watching her sugar and carbohydrate intake.
For many, such as mother and daughter Peggy and Christine Wells, weight problems are hereditary.
Over the years, they've both struggled with their weight. But recently the duo took matters in their own hands and began making strides toward losing their extra pounds.
After several stops and starts, Christine Wells, 28, said she learned how to jog and breathe properly and progressed to strength training. She replaced meals with nutrition shakes and lost 45 pounds and six pant sizes.
Peggy Wells, 52, started exercising in 2011. She lost 84 pounds but still has many more to lose, she said. In addition to exercise and healthy eating, she also uses hypnosis. She lost 34 pounds and four pant sizes through hypnosis alone.
"With hypnosis, I am able to keep my motivation going. It helped me with motivation, cravings, my energy and my focus," she said. "I am on a mission and cannot be stopped. I continue to meet goals and I am not stopping."
Tonnia Phelps of Copperas Cove lost more than 120 pounds in the last 18 months by exercising, weight training and healthy eating.
"I regret getting heavy. There are things that cannot be undone. You damage your body and there's no going back," Phelps said. "I live and have a regular life. But I watch what I eat. It's mostly diet but also exercising."
She teaches fitness classes at her gym but still wants to drop another 30 pounds.
Single mother Crystal Slay, 37, of Harker Heights, began gaining weight after chronic headaches and neck pain led to her medical retirement from the Army. Transitioning into civilian life after serving for 19 years was difficult for Slay.
"It's been an adjustment, but I'm getting there," she said. "For the first time in my life I was unable to do the things I wanted to do and it really affected my quality of life. I was depressed and anxious and I just started gaining weight."
Slay realized she could no longer give the Army what it needed, and eventually began to believe she could excel outside of the military. She also started exercising regularly again. She wants to lose the 15 pounds she gained since retirement — and regain her confidence — in time for swimsuit season.
"Instead of drinking my sorrows away, I get up and come to the gym and work them out," she said. "No more excuses."
Reach another level
Unlike many others, Josie Reid, 36, is one gym regular who has never been dissatisfied with her looks or her weight. A former soldier, Reid has been a workout enthusiast her entire life. When she wasn't seeing the physical results she wanted from her workouts, she entered a physique competition in Austin.
"I really wanted to take my fitness to another level and this contest I entered is making me really push myself," Reid said.
Reid hits the gym hard for an hour and 45 minutes a day, six days a week. Her workouts involve a combination of cardio, CrossFit and weight lifting. "I didn't even tell my husband I was signing up for this contest. I just kind of went for it," she said. "People have a habit of talking themselves out of doing things, which is why I just filled out the form and sent it in."
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CASTLE Point Council is set to raise council tax by two per cent.
The authority is considering raising their council tax charges by two per cent after freezing them for the last two years, meaning residents in a band D property will pay £254.70 a year.
This will be added to an overall council tax bill of £1,528.74 for families on the mainland once portions for the county council, fire service and Essex Police are added in.
Canvey residents will have to pay an overall bill of £1,549.35 because of additional charges from Canvey Town Council.
It is the second blow families have been dealt this year after the authority announced changes to its council tax benefits scheme as it attempts to axe £1.1million from its welfare bill.
Jeffrey Stanley, deputy leader of the council, said the council is in a difficult position having had its budget axed this year by £470,000 and could be looking at a further £600,000 cut in 2014.
He said: "This year we are in a particularly difficult position having had the amount of money from Government reduced again and after two years of not having a council tax increase, the pressure is really great.
"It is a tough decision, and politically it would be easier to not to raise taxes, but it would not be best for the borough."
Under the Localism Act, any council which increases its council tax premiums by an amount which is deemed excessive by the Secretary of State and the House of Commons, would need obtain approval from the local electorate.
Should Castle Point Council choose to raise its council tax by any more than two per cent this year, it would need to hold a referendum with residents in the borough.
All other authorities, apart from Essex Police, have agreed to freeze their rates for this year.
Dave Blackwell, leader of the opposition, said: "I know the council has to get its finances in order but we are in a situation now where people are struggling to survive. People really are going to find themselves up against the wall come April."
The decision will be made at a full council meeting at the council offices in Kiln Road, Thundersley next Wednesday (Feb 20).


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By Jacques Lhuillery, AFP Monday, February 17, 2014, 12:02 am TWN
TOKYO--Japan's unions have started demanding wage hikes from cash-rich firms as annual pay talks get under way, setting up a rare showdown after years of drama-free labor relations.
Unionists are questioning if usually quiescent workers should stick by a decades-long strategy of keeping the peace with their bosses and rarely going on strike, a strategy that has generated few pay rises.
Japan's auto sector is a key target, with all eyes on Toyota, the world's biggest automaker, which has posted huge profits on the back of sharply weaker yen since Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe swept to power in late 2012.
Abe's economic growth blitz, dubbed Abenomics, helped fatten Japan Inc.'s bottom line, and he has called for companies to pass on some of that profit to help consumers as they brace for an April sales tax hike.
More cash in workers' pockets would assist a fragile recovery, say observers, but many — including the International Monetary Fund — say there needs to be other, deeper reforms, including greater flexibility to cut staff.
That is tough in Japan, where everyone from Abe to company chiefs know it would be a hard sell.
Employees need a "safety net to make sure that they're not left out in the street," Sony boss Kazuo Hirai said last year.
"Because they've made commitments to the companies and certainly deserve to be part of that safety net."
Japan's annual labor talks are known as Shunto, or the "spring offensive," but usually low-key, closed-door negotiations could easily end with few firms heeding Abe's pay rise call, perhaps counting on workers' reluctance to strike.
It is a far cry from factory-shuttering labor disputes of Europe or the tens of thousands of striking South Korean railway workers who demonstrated for weeks on the streets of Seoul in December.
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For decades, Japan has prided itself as a nation of labor peace, despite its 20-year economic decline, near-frozen wages and increasingly unstable employment.
"Let's see, did I go on strike once? Let me think," said Hajime, a 58-year-old media sector worker.
"Oh yes! It was something like 30 years ago, it was the first and the last time. For people between 20 and 30 years of age, strikes and demonstrations are history. It's not their present."
That rings true with Anan, a 21-year-old university student who can't fathom the idea of a strike.
"Here in Japan everybody is middle class, everybody can find a job ... and not everybody is obsessed with moving up the social ladder — so there's no reason to be upset," she told AFP.
With a low crime and unemployment rate, generous welfare benefits, relatively high wages and much narrower income inequality than many other developed nations, Japan has rarely been a place ripe for revolution.
But that wasn't always the case.
After the war, about one million Japanese were homeless, one quarter of them in the shattered capital Tokyo. The Communist Party was a political force and half of all employees were unionized. Today, that number stands at just under 18 percent.
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Fresno firefighters are trying to figure out who stole the station's American flag over the Memorial Day weekend.
Firefighters say after returning from a morning call, they noticed the flag was missing from the front of fire station on Cherry and Jensen avenues.{}
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Safety Study of Lenalidomide With and Without Dexamethasone in Japanese Subjects With Previously Treated Multiple Myeloma
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CC-5013-MM-017 is a Phase I, multicenter study to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD), safety profile, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary efficacy of lenalidomide with and without dexamethasone in Japanese subjects with previously treated MM. The study will consist of two cohorts: 1) Monotherapy "Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) Determination" Cohort; and 2) "Combination Treatment" Cohort.
|Multiple Myeloma
|Drug: lenalidomide Drug: dexamethasone
|Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Multicenter, Phase I Study to Determine the Maximum Tolerated Dose, Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of Lenalidomide With and Without Dexamethasone in Japanese Subjects With Previously Treated Multiple Myeloma
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Genetics Home Reference related topics: multiple myeloma
MedlinePlus related topics: Multiple Myeloma
Drug Information available for: Dexamethasone Dexamethasone sodium phosphate Dexamethasone acetate LenalidomideU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Celgene Corporation:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- DLT [ Time Frame: first cycle (28 days) ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Efficacy (M-protein) [ Time Frame: 24 weeks ]
|Study Start Date:
|July 2007
|Study Completion Date:
|December 2010
|Primary Completion Date:
|December 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Intervention Details:
Drug: lenalidomide
10mg-25mg PO/day,day1-day21 of each 28day cycle. Number of Cycles:until progression or unacceptable toxicity develops.Drug: dexamethasone
40mg PO/day, day1-4,9-12,17-20 of each 28day cycle. Number of Cycles:until progression or unacceptable toxicity develops.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|20 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subjects with previously treated multiple myeloma
- Measurable levels of m-protein in serum >= 0.5 g/dL [5g/L]) or urine (>= 0.2 g excreted in a 24-hour collection sample)
- ECOG performance status of 0 - 2
- Willing to follow pregnancy precautions
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with acute an myocardial infarction (MI) within the past 6 months, or patients with a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) within the past 3 years
- Patients with tuberculous diseases, herpes simplex keratitis, systemic mycosis or other active infectious diseases
- Patients with non-controlled diabetes, hypertension, digestive ulcer or glaucoma
- Patients with posterior subcapsular cataracts
- Patients with mental illness
- Patients with past histories or complications which make the Investigator or other staff member deem them inappropriate for this study
- Pregnant or lactating females
- Grade 2 or worse neuropathy
- Any of the following laboratory abnormalities:
Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) < 1,000cells/mL Platelet count < 75,000/mL Serum creatinine > 2.5 mg/dL Serum SGOT/AST or SGPT/ALT > 3.0 x upper limit of normal (ULN)
- Prior history of malignancies, other than multiple myeloma, unless the subject has been free of the disease for >= 3 years. - Patients who received radiation therapy within 14 days of the start of study drug
- Patients with scars from a recent viscus operation
- Patients with history of a desquamating (blistering) rash while taking thalidomide
- Patients with prior use of lenalidomide
- Patients with known HIV positivity.
- Patients who used cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents, immunomodulating agents, or other experimental agents (agents that are not commercially available) intended for the treatment of MM within 28 days of the start of lenalidomide therapy.
- Patients with known history of hypersensitivity to dexamethasone.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00555100
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00555100
|Nagoya City University Hospital
|Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
|National Hospital Organization Nagoya Medical Center
|Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
|Jichi Medical University Hospital
|Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan
|Niigata Cancer Center Hospital
|Niigata, Japan
|Keio University Hospital
|Tokyo, Japan
Sponsors and Collaborators
Celgene Corporation
|Study Director:
|Masaaki Takatoku, M.D.
|Celgene K.K.
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Iida S, Chou T, Okamoto S, Nagai H, Hatake K, Murakami H, Takagi T, Shimizu K, Lau H, Takeshita K, Takatoku M, Hotta T. Lenalidomide plus dexamethasone treatment in Japanese patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. Int J Hematol. 2010 Jul;92(1):118-26. doi: 10.1007/s12185-010-0624-7. Epub 2010 Jun 18. Erratum in: Int J Hematol. 2010 Jul;92(1):127-8.
|Responsible Party:
|Celgene Corporation
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00555100 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|November 6, 2007
|Last Updated:
|November 30, 2016
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Multiple Myeloma
Neoplasms, Plasma Cell
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Hemostatic Disorders
Vascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Blood Protein Disorders
Hematologic Diseases
Hemorrhagic Disorders
Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Immunoproliferative Disorders
Immune System Diseases
Dexamethasone acetate
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Autonomic Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Gastrointestinal Agents
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
Antineoplastic Agents
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How high the tide goes depends on lots of things including the wind direction, the moon, and what storm happens to be riding up the coast.
Things get even more exciting out on the river. During a very high tide, oyster bars can be submerged and the river can look like a lake that is easy to navigate.
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High Water In The Marshes
I love having a home on an inlet of a big tidal river. Living with the rhythms of the tides means that things are never exactly the same along the water.
First White Oak River Kayaking of 2011
This has been just a great week to get an early spring taste of the waters of the Crystal Coast. We have seen a number of days when our afternoon temperatures were in the eighties.
On Wednesday, I managed to take our boat out on the river twice. The second time was later in the afternoon and turned out to be our first fishing trip of the season. It was a wonderful day to be on the water.
Actually anyone who picked the week of March 20, 2011 to be at the beach can pick my next set of lottery tickets. I don't think you could ask for better beach weather. On my Wednesday morning trip out on the water I noticed that the water temperature was almost 70F.
Seventy degrees is actually my spring coolness threshold for kayaking. So Thursday evening after I finished work, and after the water had another day to warm, I decided to take the kayak out for its first spring run.
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Glad that I went kayaking on Saturday
After our great day on the water on Friday, I was pleased to wake up to blue skies on Saturday morning. I had gone to bed thinking about kayaking so as soon as my chores around the house were done, I started getting ready for my trip.
I had two goals for the trip. Number one was to take some river pictures with my new Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and the other was to do a little red drum fishing.
While I have had some significant luck with puppy drum in the past, I have yet to catch one out of the White Oak much less a bigger red drum. The experts at Dudley's Marina had recommended a particular top water plug so that was all the tackle that I was carrying except for my trusty rod and reel.
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I know I should be able to work this out, but I'm tired after a day of dancing and cycling !
Anyway, on to the facts.
I have a complex VBA routine which uses named ranges to ensure that if columns are inserted / deleted on the target Worksheet everything works properly.
However I can't work out how to make what follows equally invariant to column insertion / deletion:
The relevant line of code reads ActiveCell.Formula = "=N1"
Then I copy this formula down the whole column.
For example if a column is inserted to the left of column N I'd like this piece of VBA to read ActiveCell.Formula = "=O1"
Or if a column is deleted to the left of column N I'd like this piece of VBA to read ActiveCell.Formula = "=M1"
I was wondering if perhaps I could name N1 itself and extract the address of this named range (single cell) and use that to define the formula that is written - but I am unsure of the syntax to do that.
Or is there a better way ?


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Saturn Repair Problems? Ask a Mechanic for Answers ASAP
Hello and thank you for your post. I am a master certified GM tech, with 15 years Saturn experience,and can help you to resolve your issue.
most often this is caused by a binding stabalizer link.
these are notorious for going bad.
if you turn the steering all the way o the right and reach in the left wheel well and grab the link and twist it, if it doesn't twist easily then that is the offending item.
it may still be the cause if it does twist because it gets "loaded" heavily when you turn in motion so at a stop it isn't loaded nearly as much.
other items that can cause this...
lower ball joing binding (rare)
steering shaft rubber boot (usually only in winter)
strut mounts(usually over speed bumps)
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Recently, reader Esther Paul suggested that letters editor Paul Russell ask readers: "What gives them joy/satisfaction/what are they grateful for." That became the question of the week last week on the Letters page. Some of the responses were quite heart-warming.
Grateful for family and friends
— I am grateful for the gift of life, and the happiness and love I have. Nurturing and caring gives me great joy, as well as the love of reading, beauty, music and art.
Jean Parkin, Nanaimo, B.C.
— They come in trickles, Thursday evening, Friday morning. By Saturday's feast, we have six children and spouses. Seven of the nine grandchildren are girls six years and younger. There is great joy in those little children. They are the cause of much hilarity, noise and some pain. The two older boys are a bit aloof from it all. On Sunday, there are tears of parting — it's hard to let go of the joy.
Adrian van den Enden, Milton, Ont.
— I find joy in faith, family and friends. What I'm grateful for is to be in this wonderful country where I have the freedom to follow my faith while respecting others, have my family close to me and wonderful friends from diverse backgrounds which helps us learn from each other as we are enriched by sharing our stories of immigrants who embrace Canadian values of freedom, liberty and equality.
Raheel Raza, president, Council for Muslims Facing Tomorrow, Toronto.
— Joy is a well-spring that bubbles up, drenching our parched souls. I welcome these moments of awareness and renewal: Hugging my daughter, whom I haven't seen in months, watching my dogs frolick in the fresh snow, performing on stage, seeing a student make progress, enjoying a sumptuous meal prepared by my husband, observing my son's musical abilities, hanging out with good friends, enjoying health, freedom and opportunity.
Susan Virtue, Toronto.
— Forty-two years ago I met my wife. I have become (I only realized it as time passed) the luckiest man in Canada, if not the world, as a result. Susan, Thank you so much! Love you babe.
Bob Cleaver, Brockville, Ont.
— I stand in awe of my wife's and my parents. Holocaust survivors, they lost not only their parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, but even families they themselves had but begun. And yet, unbowed by the ravages of the darkest depravities of man's inhumanity, they maintained faith in their destiny — and in doing so they gave us life. May we be their worthy testament.
Moishe (Thomas) Goldstein, Toronto.
Grateful that there is a God
— I am grateful for my faith. To know that God is my loving Father when times are hard or bleak has bolstered me as the world can never do. My family: smiling and loving even when the world hands me a curve ball or seems unappreciative. Life: living life through the eyes and hearts of each of my soon to be six children. I am grateful that God has enriched my life so. Teachers and mentors: people who have given me the best of themselves.
Kari Lyn Gay, Nepean, Ont.
— Every day I thank God for a tiny bachelor apartment and a small income. I may be poor, but as a volunteer at a homeless shelter, I know how lucky I am. Canadians should be grateful they are not subject to civil war, terrorism, economic devastation, starvation, dictatorship, etc., at least not yet.
Paul Cerar, Toronto.
— For the gift of faith and being baptized into the Roman Catholic Church. For my vocation as a member of Opus Dei and what it provides me as my spiritual coach in all aspects of my life. I am grateful for the family I was born into and for all the joys and challenges we have shared over the years. For my marriage of 32 years to a very generous man, husband and father and for my two beautiful children. And I thank the National Post for this space in their newspaper to express what I most cherish in my life.
Rhonda Wood, Brampton, Ont.
— My conversion to the Roman Catholic faith. I was an agnostic, but the moral relativism and selfishness of our "culture of death" (Pope John Paul II) forced me to seek something much deeper. I found it in the teachings of the Church, which almost entirely alone stands firm against the immoral shibboleths of our time. The alternative? A mindless, rudderless, accidental universe in which man is the measure of all things. "The horror!" (Joseph Conrad).
Lars Troide, Apple Hill, Ont.
— Since I am aware that in the light of justice for my sin I deserve hell, I am most thankful to Jesus Christ for His promise to credit to my account his payment of my sin for the asking and trusting Him. Otherwise the devil being what he is, would accuse God of gross injustice if he took likes of me to heaven. Now he can't.
Ed Wickens, Calgary.
Grateful that there is not a God
Your question is an open invitation to believers to go on about religion. In response to them I have to say that I'm happy that I don't believe in any sort of god. Indeed, it even gives me joy.
Alun Hughes, Thorold, Ont.
Grateful for what Canada offers
— Just back from India, I give thanks for Canada, which offers air I cannot chew, women with workplace knowledge, affordable technology and energy that makes hard labour less gruelling and a government system that cherishes education, infrastructure and individual freedom. I am happy that religious rites and rituals, plus an individual's social status and family history, do not hinder progress here.
Doug Steele, Sharbot Lake, Ont.
— I am grateful for living in a beautiful, spacious and the best country of the world and for living in Ottawa, such a pretty and green city. I treasure the joy to have a family, lovely children, to have good health and friends.
Alice Swann, Ottawa.
Grateful for health
— In November 2005, I was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis. Indisputable symptoms went back to 2003. Four months after diagnosis, I went blind in my left eye for two months. Yet two years ago my symptoms receded and I have experienced no further relapses. I no longer believe I will end drooling in a wheelchair. I am grateful for this.
John Purdy, Kirkland, Que.
— There is the old real estate adage, "location, location, location," and when one reaches a certain age the adage is "health, health, health." A while ago an operation caused incontinence which over a period of time gradually disappeared and after a cautious interval I stopped wearing any overnight protection and am glad to report that there has been no overnight second childhood bedwetting, just the mandatory nighttime visits to the bathroom. Old age is a time to be thankful for small mercies.
Geoffrey Nichols, Port Hope, Ont.
Guilt-free joy
— What gives me joy is the fact that I feel guilt free now that I am a vegan. It is a joy to know that no animal will be harmed for my food choices. I didn't know that doing this would bring me total peace of mind which is a fantastic benefit. I am so grateful that my husband is also coming along for the ride and we are both enjoying wonderful healthy food.
Wendy Cleaver, Fonthill, Ont.
Grateful for a free press
— I am grateful for a free press. Consider the value for the money: six days a week stories ranging from all over the world from the profound (the collapse of the Syrian regime) to the preposterous (the IKEA monkey). Additionally we get opinion pieces on issues of public urgency, legible information graphics and lengthy excerpts from great new books. I am grateful that the daily Sudoku keeps my mate occupied while I read George Jonas's ridiculous but well-reasoned views on gun control, and grateful for Gary Clement's take on Mayan prophecies. All of this for the price of a coffee, and it keeps politicians accountable too.
Alexandra Phillips,Vancouver.
— I am thankful for the print media because I have the opportunity to rail against increasingly irrelevant elected English school boards and their association. With their culture of entitlement, and manned by some career politicians, rather than true commissioners (trustees) , it is evident their main interest is their self-preservation. I am grateful for past Quebec governments for passing laws (Bill 88 and 100) , to promote proper school governance and protect the taxpayer.
Chris Eustace, Montreal.
— I am grateful to the National Post for continuing with a print edition in a digital world, and to my delivery lady Bettina, who hasn't missed a day since she started. I love my print edition; it has never been the wrap for garbage or fish, but it has been piled beside a favourite chair, waiting to be read at different times of the day.
Grace Lallemand, Fonthill, Ont.
— First and foremost, I am thankful for my late beloved parents who guided me through the early years of my life and my present family whom I am so fortunate to be a part of. Apart from that, I consider myself most grateful to be able to express my opinion in a letter to the editor without fear of prosecution from the state.
Steve Flanagan, Ottawa.
— I am joyful and grateful whenever I see a good news front page news headline.
Douglas Cornish, Ottawa.
Many other things make our readers happy
— I'll keep it simple. I have a roof over my head, clothes in my closet and food in my fridge, while only 25%-30% of the other people on this earth actually have all three things. We are the lucky few.
Karen Turner, New Westminster, B.C.
— A two-and-a-half year old Daschund named Badger. Fifteen pounds of tail-wagging, food-mooching companionship wrapped in dappled brown, black and grey fur with one brown eye and one white eye, a bent tail, flipper-like front paws, a ridiculous barrel chest and a pair of hind legs that appear barely adequate for the job of propelling her compact bulk. At day's end, as glad to see me as I am to see her.
Allan Hynd, Markham, Ont.
— One year after my small town of Goderich, Ont., was devastated by an F3 tornado, I am grateful for small town Canadian communities like mine, where the strength of spirit binds folks together in tragedy and triumphs. While we have turned a corner we still face challenges ahead. Our positive spirit makes it easier to move forward with optimism. Small towns have the biggest hearts.
Cathy Cove, Goderich, Ont.
— I am grateful for a year that is about to end and another one that is about to start. I am always grateful to be given a chance to look back and start anew.
Emma Rodriguez, Markham, Ont.
— The chance to have seen the world through the eyes of my children, because I wouldn't have otherwise known how much I had forgotten. The pastel beauty of dawn on a sunny February day. The smell and feel of oil paints. Cats who remember who I am. Emotions of indescribable depth. Chicken burgers with tomato and lettuce. An instinct to wave at cows in the field, because they might appreciate acknowledgment. Peaceful and banal thoughts that don't need to count for a damn thing.
Shawn Halayka, Prince Albert, Sask.
— I am grateful that very little is known about human life and the universe in which we live. Our collective ignorance breeds and sustains trust in each other and faith in a higher power. Fortunately, each medical break through from which we all benefit and the new frontiers in space exploration brings forth more questions than answers.
Jim Sanders, Guelph, Ont.
— Mathematics applied to judicial reform.
Arnold Guetta, Ottawa.
— I am grateful for the honest, hard-working politicians we have in our federal Parliament, such as Stephen Harper, Jason Kenney. John Baird, Peter MacKay, Terence Young and many others who take their responsibility seriously and are striving to keep Canada the wonderful country it is. An active and well-informed public, voicing approval as well as criticism, could significantly increase respect for parliament and improve the performance of its members and attract the finest candidates.
Betty L. Reade, Oakville, Ont.
— I am a senior citizen — widowed with a family living fairly close by. I had a good Christmas because I am a positive thinker and I appreciate the fact that I live in a nice condo, have enough food to eat and wonderful memories of other times. My heart was Joyful as I gave goods to the food bank and handed out goodies to some of my favourite cashiers and also to Covenant House for the young folk on the streets. The phone did not ring and no one appeared at my door, but all was well and life is good.
(name withheld)
— What gives me joy? The most positive pay-it-forward effect of acknowledging and rewarding people's skills, talents and inputs. Reminiscing on legendary people's lives who acted unselfishly to pave a road for their successors. Albert Einstein, Mother Teresa, the U.S. military, Abraham Lincoln, travelling. My heart is filled with quite a few moments visiting different countries and having that split-second connection with someone foreign. "Would you mind telling me your life-story?" Learning. Living. Loving. Being loved.
Ziska de Jager, Johannesburg, South Africa.
— An attitude of gratitude, without a platitude makes me feel beatitude.
Jonathan Usher, Toronto.
— Immense gratitude — for all those involved in producing this paper. It provides the best, perhaps only, true platform for free expression and respectful debate. Joy — for the atheist who wrote to say he liked Christmas and for all other such letters which help keep our minds open to the many facets of each person.
G.M. Clark, Oshawa, Ont.
— Health, family and friends provide much to be grateful for. However, of recent entertainment devices, the iPod offers an outstanding personal library of music. With quality headphones this is a moderately-priced luxury without precedent.
Bob Hoye, Vancouver.
— It is better to have lived, rather than have not lived, but we are not born, with knowing why we are born. But as we find meaning in ourselves, we find meaning in others, and the world at large. We are thereby introduced to reality that also exists, and is not only far greater than ourselves, it is far greater than we can comprehend.
Gordon Watson, Rocky Mountain House, Alta.
Nothing to be grateful for
I have nothing to be grateful for. Cigarettes are expensive and the winters here are long and harsh. However, I enjoyed watching La Traviata at the Salle Wilfrid Pelletier.
Alex Sotto, Montreal.


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Me patting a stack of computer paper (could be a book). Some buzzing room tone.
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Former President George W. Bush took to the trails during the third annual Bush Center Warrior 100K mountain bike ride, riding alongside 14 wounded veterans from May 23 through May 25 and helping to promote an ongoing effort to increase veteran employment.
"You learn a lot about life hanging out with people who have been through some very tough times," Bush told Fox News' Marc Siegel. "We're a remarkable country in that we produce men and women who, after our nation was attacked, said 'I want to serve.' The price of war is unbelievably devastating for some, and on Memorial Day, our nation rightly honors those who sacrifice, whether it be in the recent conflicts or past conflicts."
Great end to a great ride! #w100k #bushcenter twitter.com/TheBushCenter/— TheBushCenter (@TheBushCenter) May 25, 2013
While riding alongside the troops is one way of showing the former president's support for them, the larger goal of the Bush Center's Military Services Initiative is to help veterans with jobs, housing, education, their families, and women's issues, Mark McKinnon reported. The initiative aims to analyze what works and what doesn't among organizations helping veterans, and then to turn that information into action.
"We are aiming to make sure that the outpouring of support that is so predominant in our country is channeled in an effective way," Bush told The Daily Beast.
The George W. Bush Institute's Circles of Excellence jobs pilot program, headed by retired Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has pulled together leaders from groups like the U.S. Chamber Hiring Our Heroes Program, Syracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military Families and America Corporate Partners to help find and implement solutions to "critical problems facing post 9/11 veterans," the institute web page said.
Efforts to help returning veterans find jobs are ongoing and bipartisan. First Lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden's wife Jill recently penned an op-ed piece highlighting the campaign Joining Forces, which encourages Americans to support veterans and military families through hiring, and pushing for a greater emphasis on veteran employment.
"This is an all-hands-on-deck issue, and we cannot rest until every single veteran and military spouse who is searching for a job has found one," the two wrote. "These men and women have sacrificed so much for all of us. Now is the time for all of us to come together to serve them as well as they have served this country."
There are many ways to show love, respect and appreciation for veterans, Bush said, and everyone can contribute to the effort.
"You can do more than just ride mountain bikes with veterans," Bush said. "You can help a veteran find a job. You can help a veteran who's homeless. You can feed a veteran. You can love a veteran."
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First Adam Levine, now her dress! Danish model Nina Agdal suffered a wardrobe malfunction in her Miami, Florida ocean photoshoot. The 21-year-old Sports Illustrated stunner was modeling a chic white gown in the ocean when the top slipped, showing off more of her assets than Agdal originally intended.
From the photos, Agdal didn't appear to be phased, and continued the sexy shoot both in the water and on the beach. After gaining fame from her steamy Carl's Jr. commercial at the 2013 Super Bowl, Agdal made headlines when Us Weekly broke the news that she was dating Maroon 5 rocker Adam Levine in May 2013.
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But the romance was short-lived when Levine abruptly announced his engagement this summer to his ex Behati Prinsloo -- a Namibian Victoria's Secret model -- just weeks after he was spotted vacationing in Mexico with Agdal. To add insult to injury, Levine broke the news to Agdal via text.
Since the couple's engagement, Agdal's had nothing but positive things to say about Levine, 34, and Prinsloo, 24, recently telling Ocean Drive Magazine, "I think love just happens. It happened to them and I'm happy for them."
Agdal, after all, has moved on. The model has confirmed her relationship with The Wanted's Max George, Instagramming several pictures with her new beau.


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Perry Ellis International Inc. (NASDAQ:PERY) delivered a profit and beat Wall Street's expectations, AND beat the revenue expectation. Adjusted Earnings Per Share increased 31.58% to $0.50 in the quarter versus EPS of $0.38 in the year-earlier quarter. Revenue Rose 12.57% to $258.3 million from the year-earlier quarter.
Perry Ellis International Inc. reported adjusted EPS income of $0.50 per share. By that measure, the company beat the mean analyst estimate of $0.48. It beat the average revenue estimate of $258.29 million.
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I was excited when I first heard that my favorite doughnut place was going public. Having been brought up on glazed and "kreme"-filled Krispy Kremes, I knew the company couldn't miss…and it looked OK for a while ("Kremed!" June).
T.W. Smith ran the local Krispy Kreme shop in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in the 1950s and 1960s. He sponsored my bowling team, and we were proud to wear the red, green, and white logo on our shirts.
Your article doesn't mention what turned me against Krispy Kreme. The best product made by KK was the vanilla kreme-filled, glazed doughnut. We moved to Houston in 1985, and at least once a year revisited the Tuscaloosa Krispy Kreme to once again taste the delicious fare. We were very happy when KK came to Houston.
When we began visiting Houston Krispy Kremes, seeking our favorite variety, most of the managers would fill some for us, as they did not regularly carry it. I wrote and called and visited, and even asked on a Webcast why the best product, the one KK became famous for, was not on the regular menu and not promoted. No one seemed to know.
Our favorite variety of doughnut was one reason for Krispy Kreme's success in Tuscaloosa. The other was Mr. Smith's devotion to his product, his customers, and the community. Both the company-owned and franchised locations lack this dedication.
Having an accounting degree, I understand the financial problems of KK, but I think the reasons I mentioned above contributed just as much to the company's current situation.
Ronny Reed
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Your magazine should be embarrassed to feature Kenneth Lay on its cover ("What Does Your CEO Really Know?" May). After he stole $165 million from Enron shareholders, the only place I want to see Lay is behind bars in a D.O.C. orange jumpsuit.
David Sanne
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Great cover on the May issue. You accurately display the essence of Kenneth Lay: evil, smug, greedy wrongdoer. Thanks.
Ed Kohorst
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The "Limits of Mercy" (April 2005) incorrectly stated that the SEC brought fraud charges against former Electro Scientific Industries general counsel John E. Isselmann Jr. (whose name was also misspelled in the article). The SEC brought (and subsequently settled) an enforcement action against Isselmann in relation to fraud charges the commission filed against the company's CFO and controller, but Isselmann himself was not charged with fraud or involvement in the fraud.