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You have an artery on each side of your neck called the carotid artery. This artery brings needed blood to your brain and face.
The blood flow in this artery can become partly or totally blocked by fatty material called plaque. A partial blockage is called carotid artery stenosis (narrowing). A blockage in your carotid artery can reduce the blood supply to your brain. A stroke can occur if your brain does not get enough blood.
There are two invasive ways to treat a carotid artery that is narrowed or blocked. One is surgery called endarterectomy
. The other is a procedure called carotid angioplasty with stent placement.
Carotid angioplasty and stenting (CAS) is done using a smal surgical cut.
Carotid angioplasty and stenting; CAS; Angioplasty - carotid artery
There are two invasive ways to treat a narrowed or blocked carotid artery. One is a surgery called endarterectomy
. The other is carotid angioplasty with stent placement.
Carotid surgery (endarterectomy) is a safe surgery and is almost always the first choice. This is because there is a higher chance of having a stroke during or soon after angioplasty procedure than there is with the open surgery.
As a result, carotid angioplasty and stenting is most often used only when the patient is too ill to have carotid endarterectomy. Other factors may make angioplasty better choice for treatment. These include which part of the carotid artery is narrowed or whether someone has had neck surgery in the past.
For more information see: Carotid artery surgery
Risks of carotid angioplasty and stent placement are:
Your doctor will do a thorough physical exam and several medical tests.
Always tell your doctor or nurse what drugs you are taking, even drugs, supplements, or herbs you bought without a prescription.
During the 2 weeks before your surgery:
Do NOT drink anything after midnight the night before your surgery, including water.
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After surgery, your doctor may want you to stay in the hospital overnight so that nurses can watch you for any signs of bleeding, stroke, or poor blood flow to your brain. You may be able to go home the same day if your procedure is done early in the day and you are doing well.
Carotid artery angioplasty may help lower your chance of having a stroke. But you will need to make lifestyle changes to help prevent plaque buildup, blood clots, and other problems in your carotid arteries over time. You may need to change your diet and start an exercise program if your doctor tells you exercise is safe for you.
International Carotid Stenting Study Investigators. Dobson EJ, Featherstone RL, Bonati LH, van der Worp HB, et al. Carotid artery stenting compared with endarterectomy in patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis (International Carotid Stenting Study): an interim analysis of a randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2010;375:985-997.
Murad MH, Shahrour A, Shan ND, et al. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials of carotid endarterectomy vs. stenting. J Vasc Surg. 2011 Mar;53(3):792-7.
Eisenhauer AC, White CJ, Bhatt DL. Endovascular treatment of noncoronary obstructive vascular disease. In: Bonow Ro, Mann DL, Zipes DP, Libby P, eds. Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa:Saunders Elsevier;2011;chap 63.
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E3 2011: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
QUICKTAKE: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword introduced Link's newest adventure at last year's Electronic Entertainment Expo, but this year, some new playable levels were available at the Nintendo booth to show off some different layers of gameplay. Fans of Twilight Princess (Link's debut on the Wii) will immediately feel at home with the series tried-and-true blend of action, exploration, and puzzle solving. New gadgets and Wii Motion Plus-supported combat add some welcome new variety to the series, which is looking as pretty as it ever has.
THE DEMO: On tap were three different sample levels, each focusing on a different style of play. There was a sample dungeon level (simply called "Dungeon") which consisted of a central hub-like area with branching pathways. Battling monsters in the dungeon was a bit more interesting than previous Zelda games, due in large-part to the Motion Plus-based sword (and bow) control. Instead of just wildly flailing at enemies, I needed to pay attention to the enemy stances and attack patterns, and swing my sword appropriately to penetrate their defenses. I also played around with a new gadget called a "beetle," which is a mechanical flying bug that link can launch and control to do things like trip out-of-the-way switches. Link also has the ability to sprint using a recharging stamina meter, making it easier to get around the level quickly.
The next level on-tap was an arena-based boss fight against a humanoid "demon lord." The swordplay in that section really drove home the new depth of the combat system. In the protracted, one-on-one fight, I had to use combinations different sword swings to connect with my foe, based on his current stance or attack pattern.
Though the dungeon and boss fight were fun, the final playable level called "Bird Riding" served up a flying race that proved to be the freshest new addition. Mounted on giant griffin-like birds, I raced against other AI competitors to catch a golden bird with a prize around his neck.
DETAILS: Skyward Sword isn't trying to reinvent the wheel, but the implementation of Motion Plus-based sword control adds some nice flavor (and a bit more challenge) to the combat. The tilt based controls for flying both the beetle gadget and the bird during the race level worked well, and were a lot of fun--swinging the Wii-mote sharply downward made the bird flap. Combined with a limited boost ability, flying to catch up to the golden bird was a quite enjoyable (if somewhat imprecise) experience. As a fan of the series, my brief time with The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword already has me excited for my next trip to the land of Hyrule.
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20 U.S. Code § 107b–3 - Audit of nonappropriated fund activities
The Comptroller General is authorized to conduct regular and periodic audits of all nonappropriated fund activities which receive income from vending machines on Federal property, under such rules and regulations as he may prescribe. In the conduct of such audits he and his duly authorized representatives shall have access to any relevant books, documents, papers, accounts, and records of such activities as he deems necessary.
Source(Pub. L. 93–516, title II, § 211,Dec. 7, 1974, 88 Stat. 1630; Pub. L. 93–651, title II, § 211,Nov. 21, 1974, 89 Stat. 2–15.)
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The content of Pub. L. 93–516, including provisions of section 211 thereof which enacted this section, were originally contained in H.R. 14225, 93rd Congress, Second Session, which was pocket-vetoed during the 31-day intrasession adjournment of the 93rd Congress for the Congressional elections in November, 1974.
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Tracheotomy is the surgical creation of an opening from the outside of the neck into the windpipe. A tube is inserted into the opening to allow for normal breathing.
Reasons for Procedure
A tracheotomy is done to bypass obstructions that are interfering with breathing. The opening is called a stoma or tracheostomy. A stoma may be either temporary or permanent.
A tracheotomy is done to restore normal breathing in the following situations:
The airway is obstructed at or above the level of the larynx, which is also known as the voice box, due to:
- Trauma to the neck area
- Obstructing tumors in the upper airway
- Vocal cord paralysis
- Removal of larynx for throat cancer
Respiratory failure requiring long-term mechanical breathing assistance, as in these cases:
- Spinal cord injury in the neck area
- Severe lung infection or inflammation
- If you have been on a ventilator for 21 days
- Injury to the respiratory tract due to breathing in smoke or steam or inhaling corrosive substances
- Birth defects of the trachea or larynx
- Foreign object blocking the trachea or larynx
- Severe sleep apnea
Possible Complications
If you are planning to have a tracheotomy, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Damage to the vocal cords, vocal cord nerves, or esophagus
- Damage to the lungs
- Difficulty swallowing
- Air trapped in tissue under the skin of the neck
- Low blood pressure
- Tracheostomy tube displacement or damage
- Scarring at the site of operation leading to closure of the tracheostomy or tracheal narrowing
- Abnormal connection to esophagus or surrounding blood vessels
Some factors that may increase the risk of complications include:
- Age: infants and elderly adults
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Poor nutrition
- Recent illness, especially an upper-respiratory infection
- Alcoholism
- Long-term illnesses
- Use of certain prescription and nonprescription drugs
What to Expect
Prior to Procedure
Your doctor will likely do the following:
- Chest x-ray
- Blood and urine tests
- Review of medications
Talk to your doctor about your medications. You may be asked to stop taking some medications up to one week before the procedure, like:
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen
- Blood-thinning medications
- Anti-platelet medications
General anesthesia will be used. You will be asleep. In emergency situations, local anesthesia may be used. It will numb the area.
Description of Procedure
A cut will be made in the skin of the neck. A section at the front of the windpipe will be removed. A tracheostomy tube, which will act as the airway, will then be fitted into this opening in the windpipe. The skin will be closed around the tube with stitches or clips.
Immediately After Procedure
You will breathe through this tube as long as it is in place. Oxygen and machines to assist breathing will be provided, if needed. A chest x-ray may be needed.
How Long Will It Take?
About 15-30 minutes
How Much Will It Hurt?
Anesthesia prevents pain during the procedure. You may have some pain and soreness during recovery. Your doctor can prescribe pain medication to help relieve this discomfort.
Average Hospital Stay
The length of stay will depend on the reason for the procedure. Most stays are 1-5 days.
Post-procedure Care
- Keep the stoma area and incision clean and dry. Clean it daily with mild soap and water or with hydrogen peroxide.
- Wash your hands before changing the dressing. Replace the dressing with a clean dry one.
- Ask your doctor about when it is safe to shower, bathe, or soak in water. You may be advised not to get water on the stoma.
Learn the proper daily
care of your tracheostomy tube
. This will help maintain its long-term health and function. Care includes the following, which you will be taught shortly after the surgery:
- You will need to learn removal and replacement of the tube if it becomes blocked or dislodged.
- Proper cleaning of the tube
- Suctioning the tube regularly to keep it from becoming blocked with secretions
- Apply mist through your tracheotomy tube at least during the night to prevent blockage of the tube
- Covering the tracheostomy hole with a scarf or other cloth when going outside, so that dust, dirt, and other foreign particles cannot get in
- Being very cautious about breathing in water or small particles through the tracheostomy such as food bits, powders, aerosol sprays, dust
- Consult a speech therapist if recommended by your doctor.
- Take antibiotics, if prescribed by your doctor.
- Return to daily activities and work as soon as possible to promote healing.
- Avoid vigorous exercise for six weeks after surgery.
- Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions.
Once a tracheostomy tube is in place, you will experience breathing and vocal changes. It usually takes three days to adjust to breathing through the tube. Speaking is often a larger adjustment. Initially, you may not be able to speak. You will need to cover the tracheostomy hole with your fingers in order to speak so the air going in and out of the tube will not bypasses the vocal cords.
Call Your Doctor
After you leave the hospital, contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:
- Signs of infection, including cough, excessive foul-smelling mucous, fever, and chills
- Redness, swelling, increasing pain, excessive bleeding, or any discharge from the incision site
- Nausea and/or vomiting that you cannot control with the medications you were given after surgery, or which persist for more than two days after discharge from the hospital
- Pain that you cannot control with the medications you have been given
- Cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain
- New, unexplained symptoms
In case of an emergency, call for medical help right away.
You should call for help right away if:
- Your tracheostomy tube falls out and you can't replace it
- You are having difficulty breathing through your tube
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SOLUTIONS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND COMMON GOOD ALLOVER THE WORLD. Kind attention to all Jewish,Christians,Muslims and all other communities in the world Holy Quran is containing of 6666 verses which are dedicated to angles by God. Out of it 87% of verses are related to Histories of Prophets and Wars , Earthquakes, Floods and Famine which affected the people who were residing at the time of Prophets . Muslims in the world are reciting whole Quran verses frequently in all the Muslim countries and countries wherein muslims are residing . they are affecting by wars , Disasters , Tsunami , Earthquakes , Climate changes , loss of business , terrorism and also creating other problems with other communities on the reasons that 6666 Quranic verses are handled by angles in the world in accordance with Quranic Verses 42:51,52 According to Quranic verses 39:17, 18 and 55 , It is revealed that whole quran verses cannot be recited except very important verses can be recited towards social justice and common good for the purpose of peace , unity , health , wealth , faith , inter-faith , climate changes , improving business and stopping off disasters and terrorism and accordingly we have posted messages of God and also our research paper at www.goldenduas.com for the same purpose in accordance with all the international laws as follows: Now, the people of Jewish and Christians are saying that Quran is False, which itself established enimity between Muslims and these two communities not to attain peace in the world that Muslim is the second largest population in the world and they are following Quran Versus in the world. The above communities shall find out the Quran Versus 5:8, 5:33, 5:49, 5:72 and also Isaiah verse 27:6. In the Quran Versus 7:138 as follows:[7:138] And We caused the people who were considered weak to inherit the eastern parts of the land and the western parts thereof, which we blessed. And the gracious word of thy Lord was fulfilled for the children of Israel because they were steadfast; and We destroyed all that Pharaoh and his people had built and all that they had erected. Quran Verse- 7:168 - as follows:[7:168] And remember the time when thy Lord proclaimed that He would truly raise against them, till the Day of Resurrection, those who would afflict them with grievous torment. Surely, thy Lord is quick in retribution, and surely He is also Most Forgiving, Merciful. Zechariah Versus - 14.2 & 14.3 - as follows14:2 For I will get all the nations together to make war against Jerusalem; and the town will be overcome, and the goods taken from the houses, and the women taken by force: and half the town will go away as prisoners, and the rest of the people will not be cut off from the town.14:3 Then the Lord will go out and make war against those nations, as he did in the day of the fight. In the Quran Versus - 17:4 to 17:8 - as follows: [17:4] 'O ye the progeny of those whom We carried in the Ark with Noah.' He was indeed a grateful servant. [17:5] And We revealed to the children of Israel in the Book, saying, 'You will surely do mischief in the land twice, and you will surely become excessively overbearing.' [17:6] So when the time for the first of the two warnings came, We sent against you some servants of Ours possessed of great might in war, and they penetrated the innermost parts of your houses, and it was a warning that was bound to be carried out. [17:7] Then We gave you back the power against them, and aided you with wealth and children, and made you larger in numbers. [17:8] Now, if you do well, you will do well for your own souls; and if you do evil, it will only go against them. So when the time for the latter warning came, We raised a people against you to cover your faces with grief, and to enter the Mosque as they entered it the first time, and to destroy all that they conquered with utter destruction. In the above, versus of Zechariah and also Quran Versus which are similar in nature to solve social justice and common good between these communities. Please visit and view the messages and research paper posted at http://www.goldenduas.com in the interest of social justice and common good in the world and spread the same to each and every corner of the world for discussion and to attain peace and unity in the world. Nowdays, all the governments in the world or collecting huge taxes from tax payers and the same are utilizing for the purpose of peace in the world, but no result. The tax payers are suffering to improve their business and life. The following points may be taken in account to solve all the world challenges and disbute.Proposal to the United Nations relating to International Peace and Security to authorize Under Article 96(2) of the Charter of the United Nations. Hello,Our research report is in conformity with Under Article 1(1) and 7 of the Charter of United Nations and the same maybe authorized by the General Assembly of the United Nations in accordance with U/A 96(2) of the present Charter and U/A 2(2), 5(1),6(2),11(2),13(1), 15(1) (a) (c), 16(2) (a),(b),& 18 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on the basis of U/A 33(1), 55(c), 70, 71,73(a) of the present Charter and accordingly the research paper ought to have been debated with Vatican, World Churches Council, Commission of Churches on International Affairs, Jewish Foundation, Islamic Supreme Councils , researchers of UN and all the International bodies for the following reasons:"Reporting of world peace solutions between Christians,Jews and Muslims in the worldWe are here with attached our research report towards international peace and security for perusal and considerationsSince we are the independent and voluntary researchers with out dependency of finance either from the government or any other agency, on the reasons that we are following Social Justice and Common Goods - Policy Paper of World Council of Churches and also By-laws of the Commission of the Churches on international affairs. Our researchers mainly follow the principles and rules laid down by the above important policy and rules.Under Articles 2.4, 3.6, 3.10&11, 8.1(b) of the By-laws of the Commission of the Churches on international affairs, we have posted our research report in United Nations Global Compact which containing of solving of problems between Christians, Jews, Muslims and Hindus in the world. In accordance with Articles 3.12 of the above By-Laws, it is a duty of commission of Churches to maintain and provide for the maintenance of contacts with International bodies such as the United Nations and its agencies include regional bodies and other non governmental Organisations, which will assist in the attainment of the aims of the Commission. The matter has being brought it to the notice of the World Churches Council and the Commission of the Churches asked its notice on the matter to the United Nations for your appropriate decisions. ?The World Churches Council Policy Paper on Social Justice and Common Goods is the best policy to the World peace and unity solutions, which has been published on 22 March 2011 and the same is in accordance with Psalm 85. The Church cannot succeed if it, isolates itself, Not only must Christians reach out to Muslims and other faiths in the spirit of ecumenism, but there is a need to embrace other people of different philosophical convictions. This requires ideological tolerance, maturity and self assurance in what one believes in. Such coalition building is made easier by choosing issues that unite organizations and movements and which have less potential causing divisions. At the same time we need an honest and inventive method of dealing with differences. The global movement for economic justice relies considerably on policy analysis and research conducted by hundreds if not thousands of academics researchers and scholars. ?Our consequences of the changing power relations in today's world is that there is more room in the public sphere for the affirmation of collective values and principles, experience proves that an informed public opinion can be powerful today, and can change governments public and international agendas. Again Churches are challenged to make use of this opportunity. They need to read the signs of time and to make their voices heard by responding to peoples cries for justice and dignity, and by speaking truth to the powers- whoever and wherever their may be. ?Christians do not have ready made answers and solutions to propose. The Bible offers guidelines (love, sharing, justice for the poor) but does not defined one "Christian" economy or "Christian" politics. ?Churches and Church related organizations can initiate public debates and largely use media means to reach a broader constituency, furthermore, regional thematic discussions can be facilitated with the ecumenical family. WCC should develop specific analysis depending on the context. ?What are theological implications for commodification common goods? ?How shall we ensure the participation all people in managing common goods in the world? ?How do we deal with power imbalances in the world? ?How can the ecumenical family engage itself effectively and in a coherent and convincing way in addressing global power imbalance? ?How can WCC lead a climate change campaign with social justice as a focus? ?What kind of collective values can be draw for the Churches to guide them in addressing the problem of commodification of common goods? ?The above questions have been answered in our research materials available at http://www.goldenduas.com and alsohttp://www.facebook.com/research of international development solutions and the same are to be discussed by the Churches, public and all its organizations in the interest of public safety, peace, unity, health, wealth, faith, interfaith ? 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Because they have the same acronym, we get a lot of questions about the similarities and differences between the two PBLs.
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How do students learn? There are many concepts that look at this question, and the visual above in one way to view this.
To the left you have a box that shows that students take in content by reading, writing, listening and experiencing, and that to comprehend and interpret content they must have prior knowledge, make observations, identify main and supporting ideas and gather evidence.
In the midle section the student has to take the input and use critical thinking skills. To do this they must also be engaged in and committed to the learning process.
And the final section looks at their output, how does the student show what they have learned.
In all phases technology may play a role.
This visual would be great to spark discussion amongst faculy.
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This is an extended version of the interview flight series with Auten's Eatery Owner and Executive Chef Jim Auten.
It's part of the big run-up to Greater Green Bay Restaurant Week.
1) Describe Auten's Eatery style and what a customer can expect when going there?
It's a really relaxed environment, there's soft music playing in the background. No televisions up on the wall. We have a contemporary upscale feel, without having to dress up. It's sort of like come as you are, as if you were coming to my house.
The flavors and stuff that we use is probably something you've tasted at some time in your life. For example, a loaded baked potato, we use that flavor profile a couple of different ways on our menu. But we just do it with a little bit of a twist.
We do have salads, and we're trying to add lighter fare to what we're trying to do. The food that we serve doesn't have the preservatives and other stuff in it. We make all of our stuff fresh on site.
2) Your background is unique, tell me how did you decided to start a restaurant?
My family had done some catering stuff through one of the local churches, for groups as small as 25; we've plated for up to 350 and buffet style up to 800.
We just never tried to pursue making a living at it. But during the course of that, my son and daughter decided to attend Le Cordon Bleu and they're both classically-trained pastry chefs. Our breads and desserts are made from scratch.
My father-in-law was the one that gave me the nudge through the door. He looked at me one day and said 'why aren't you just doing a restaurant?' I came back with the negatives; he came back at me with 'What about those who make it?' My relationship with my father-in-law, when he comes back at you a second or third time, he's pretty serious about what he's talking about. I respect him enough, that when he does that I need to listen to what he's saying.
My entire family is involved in some way, shape or form. My oldest son and youngest daughter are part of the wait staff. My two middle children help me cook and bake. We just have a lot of fun.
3) What's your favorite thing to cook or make?
(Before Jim answered, he laughed and said, "I like them all!" I can't blame him, considering I have a hard time figuring out my one favorite thing to make.)
"As far as the stuff on the menu, I would say the Roast Beef sandwich. It's something that I've been eating since I was a kid. For evening meals, it's probably the Tenderloin with new Potato Salad and Shrimp Étouffée."
4) Where do you like to eat or whose food do you enjoy?
I love food and I enjoy what I'm doing. I like to go to Titletown because they have different desserts and reasonably eclectic items. Beyond that, my family doesn't go out and eat much. We cook as well as anyone else, and we prefer to cook at home.
5) In your mind, what's one ingredient that's under-utilized that people can find at their local store, farmer's market, etc?
I love to use fresh basil and garlic and cilantro. When the farmers market comes into full swing, I will go and by something and make myself learn how to cook with it.
I think fresh is the way to go. Fresh ingredients over dry spices in the jar make a total difference in what you're trying to cook.
6) Are you excited to take part in Green Bay Restaurant Week?
Oh yeah. I think it's a great way to get people out and moving, to try and draw them into the restaurants. People are busier during the summertime, but I just think that any opportunity that you can have that will get your name out there and get people through the doors to experience the environment and the food that you're preparing.
7) How do you decide on what to put on the tasting menus?
We just grabbed the stuff that we have on our regular menu. We deliberately kept our menu small, because we wanted to do the items that we do very, very well. In the evening, we only add 5-6 items to the menu. We thought it would be something that people in the area would probably enjoy.
Jim Auten also said they have a number of events they're preparing for. One of which is the Taste Bud at the Green Bay Botanical Garden. It takes place Thursday May 16th from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
"It's an annual fundraiser for the botanical gardens. It's pretty similar to Taste on Broadway. People pay an entry fee, walk around and try all the different foods from the participating restaurants."
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Blizzard Plans Diablo 2 Patch, Solicits RequestsNot happy with working on just one Diablo game, the ever-updating folks at Blizzard are looking to fashion a Diablo II 1.13 patch--and they need your help.
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Banyans were also known as morning gowns or nightgowns, and originated as Indian imports for male informal wear, not night attire. Gowns could be fitted like coats or very loose based on a kimono-shape, like this leaf green silk damask example of about 1780 which belonged to Thomas Carill-Worsley of Platt Hall. Such a garment would have been put on instead of the fitted coat, over the shirt, waistcoat and breeches, for relaxing at home and would have been worn with a cap to cover the wig-less head. Sometimes men would also potter outside in banyans, as did the famous diarist, Parson Woodforde, who was embarrassed when seen by fashionable neighbours in 1781 "caught on the hop, busy in my garden, and dressed in my cotton morning gown, old wigg and Hat". More typically, men wore their banyans to entertain friends indoors, playing cards, taking tea, drinking wine or smoking. In semi-public, men were more likely to wear a fitted banyan like the Indian painted cotton example shown below, and incorporating waistcoat fronts so that it could be worn directly over the shirt.
Informal gowns were worn well into the nineteenth century, usually in printed cotton calico, and often with a practical dark ground as in the other example pictured below, from the 1820s, with a busy floral and stylised geometric print. Such gowns have developed into the modern dressing gown (see black and white image from a shop catalogue below), worn for warmth over nightwear, and not intended for such semi-public use.
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AUBURN HILLS (WKZO) -- The Wolverines and the Spartans are both are advancing to the Sweet-16 for the first time in the 75-year history of the Tournament, both teams registering blow-outs in the opening rounds.
Both Michigan teams have drawn tough assignments for the next round in the NCAA Tournament. Michigan will play the top seeded Kansas Jay Hawks in Arlington, Texas on Friday after Kansas handed a drubbing to North Carolina Sunday night, to move to the next round.
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Sioux City police released the name of the driver involved in the fiery crash on I-29 Wednesday morning.
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Octavia Elizabeth Beisch, 96, of Taylor, Arkansas, formerly of Athens died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at the Lifecare Hospital in Shreveport.
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A large oil rig truck got stuck under an overpass in Tyler Tuesday morning, causing traffic delays for motorists.
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40 Christmas Cookie Recipes to Treasure
Peppermint Sugar Cookies [1]
Peppermint extract infuses these crisp, buttery cookies with holiday flavor. Choose between slice-and-bake swirls or candy-cane shape cookies.
Butter Dream Cookies [5]
A festive red maraschino cherry tops each cookie in this recipe, contributed by one of our Midwest Living® editors.
Valencia Delights [9]
Orange and chocolate: a holiday cookie match that tempt every Santa to take seconds. This recipe comes from Jill Drury in Milwaukee, who loved to bake cookies with her grandmother. "For the longest time I couldn't decide which cookie I liked best, until one day Grandma had me mix my favorite flavors: chocolate and orange," she says. "We came up with this cookie that I now call my holiday favorite."
Valencia Delights [10]
Sparkling Sour Cream Sugar Cookies [13]
Lemon extract and orange peel add a citrus touch to these cutout cookies. Top with a meringue icing or your favorite frosting, or add sprinkles before baking.
Sparkling Sour Cream Sugar Cookies [14]
Caramel Heavenlies [17]
Graham crackers form the base for this bar cookie with layers of marshmallows, brown sugar, almonds and coconut. "I've made these cookies since 1984," says Georgine Simmonds of Genesee, Michigan. "They're one of my family's favorites."
Caramel Heavenlies [18]
Lemon-Vanilla Ornament Cookies [21]
Whether you hang theses sugar cookies on a decorative tree like blogger Annie Marshall does or share them at a cookie exchange, these cutouts hold their shape beautifully. A standby on the blog Annie's Eats, it's a great recipe to have in your repertoire.
Pistachio Cranberry Icebox Cookies [25]
Chef Anthony Schultz of the Inn at Cedar Falls in Logan, Ohio, shares a holiday recipe that makes a colorful treat anytime of year.
Orange-Ginger Cookie Sandwiches [29]
A round cookie cutter with scalloped edges makes a nice shape for these cookies, but bell, tree or star cutters would also be good choices for the holidays.
Chocolatey Shortbread Bites and Lemony Spritz Cookies [33]
Finishing touches add a festive flair to these cookies. Dip Chocolatey Shortbread Bites in melted semisweet or white chocolate and top with a chocolate candy. Give extra zing to Lemony Spritz Cookies with Lemon Glaze and colored sugar.
Date Pinwheel Cookies [38]
Minneapolis blogger Alyssa Ruesch says it's not Christmas without these slice-and-bake cookies. It's her grandma's recipe.
3-D Snowman Cookies [42]
For a cute twist on traditional sugar-coated cookie balls, create a snowman using melted candy coating and pretzel sticks.
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Super-Duper Chocolate Kisses [46]
Create these rich, chocolatey cookies from refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough--just add cocoa powder, chocolate sprinkles and a candy center. Use colored sprinkles instead of chocolate if you'd like a more festive presentation.
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Dried cranberries dot shortbread dough, giving holiday flair to these traditional cookies.
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This slice-and-bake cookie recipe brings several favorite holiday flavors to the cookie tray. Beverly Olson of Marshfield, Wisconsin, added cranberries and orange peel to her butter cookies along with pecans. Finely chop these additions so they won't get in the way when you slice the dough.
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Chocolate, nuts, coconut and more fill our easy-to-make bar cookies. Mixed dried fruit bits and candy-coated milk chocolate pieces are among the layers that make this bar cookie distinctive.
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The biggest issue is not pure versus mixed breed, but responsible ownership and ethical and responsible breeding. I believe the solution to these issues are education rather than wholesale rejection of one group over another.
The fact 40 percent of dogs adopted whether from a breeder or from a shelter end up in a shelter. Because the dog was a purebred or not, doesn't change those numbers.
We are a society that has come to except engineering the birth of our children. People are looking for perfect which doesn't exist in purebreds or in mixed breed dogs.... or in our children... the option of "taking them back" just isn't part of the equation when it comes to children. :)
Education, proper leadership and responsibility from both sides of the issue are paramount in keeping more dogs in homes and out of shelters no matter what side of the tracks they come from.
Submitted by Sharon Baron | February 19 2010 | Permalink
Agree with K9 Coach above completely - it is about responsibility.
Responsibility in breeding is equally critical. A reponsible breeder carefully screens her puppy buyers and will take the puppy back at any point in it's life if the buyer cannot keep it. In fact - most require this with a contract. Any breeder who does not do this (and screen for all potential genetic issues associated with the breed and only breed specimens deemed worthy via success in some sort of competition - bench, field, obedience or whatever) is not a responsible breeder and is contributing to the shelter population issue. Basically, this means that pet shops (almost entirely stocked from puppy mills) and back yard breeders should not be supported.
If the puppy mills and BYBs went out of business through lack of sales - shelter populations would decline.
And I have one special needs rescue and one puppy purchased from a top (bench) Lab breeder. They are both the joys of my life.
Submitted by Maura | February 19 2010 | Permalink
This has got to be one of the most conterversial topics in the dog world!
Submitted by Holly Newstein | February 19 2010 | Permalink
I live in an apartment with a not-dog-savvy husband. I own two purebred dogs, a Sheltie and a Papillon. I got my Sheltie from a breeder as a pup for the predictability of temperament -- and she is a completely unshowable white Sheltie with a tri head. My Pap also came from a breeder - as an adult. He is a retired show dog that the breeder was looking to rehome.
I volunteer at my local shelter and see the adorable mutts that come through - and a fair amount of purebreds too. My search for a Pap started with a Chihuahua/Pap mix that came in to the shelter and was adopted before I could get my landlord's permission for a second dog.
I am a definite fence-sitter on this argument. I have seen beautiful, well adjusted dogs at my shelter that I would take home in a New York minute -- if I had a fenced yard and a big house. Most of the dogs that come into shelters in Maine are bigger. If you can wait for the small dogs, and are dog-savvy enough to face adjustment and possible training issues, it's worth the time. If, like me, you want a small dog with a reasonable expectation of how they'll behave as an adult, often breeders are the only way to go.
Submitted by Anonymous | February 21 2010 | Permalink
I don't buy it. You have "adjustment and training issues" with ANY dog. No dog enters a new home knowing exactly what is expected of him or her be it puppy or adult. As far as "reasonable epectation of how they'll behave as an adult" there are MANY rescues that are breed specific so the answer would be to research and find the breed that best fits the conditions of the home and personality the person and ADOPT that particular breed.
When I was a kid, our dogs came from shelters as well as backyard breeders. They dogs I've had as an adult have come from shelters. I hate the idea of unwanted animals condemned to death for lack of adopters.
I know purebreds end up in shelters too, but somehow, I think they have a better chance in life since everything about them, genetically speaking, has been selected for. Therefore, someone must want these more predictable features. Maybe their chances for adoption are higher, or maybe they are not so readily surrendered to begin with.
I also tend to think that many purebreds have unstable personalities and health problems due to irresponsible breeding. I'll continue to adopt from shelters.
Submitted by Lisa H | February 19 2010 | Permalink
Interesting that out of the discussion panel they don't have a breeder representative. Being one myself for more than 3 decades, I can tell you that many purebreds from unethical breeders fill the pounds every bit as much as the irresponsible public and their mixed-breed mistakes.
One thing PETA forgot to mention during their protest is that their own shelter is known for carrying a 97% kill-rate! When are they going to stop pointing fingers at responsible breeders (who take back every dog bred by them and then some)and answer for their own shortcomings?? Where is their no-kill shelter? Why aren't all their big advertising dollars going to fund one of those instead of their own egos??
Submitted by FJM | February 20 2010 | Permalink
Like you, JoAnna, I am ambivalent about this issue. Here in the UK the situation is perhaps not quite as bad as in the USA, although there are still far too many dogs in Rescue, and dogs PTS because no homes can be found for them. When I was looking for a companion for my papillon (who came from a breeder), I searched the rescues for months. There are very, very few small dogs looking for homes through general rescue - Dogsblog.com - the national site for dogs needing rehoming - lists only half a dozen toy-sized dogs, out of nearly 1200. The breed rescue societies often have waiting lists, and the dogs that are available usually have issues - not suitable to live with children, or cats, or other dogs. I do not consider myself a sufficiently experienced dog owner to take on a dog with significant, established problems - I do know how to raise a happy pup into a happy, well-adjusted dog, but I think that is a very different thing. I have known many, many delightful rescue dogs - and a few very difficult ones. None of them, however, were the right dog for me. Let us concentrate on educating dog owners - and prospective dog owners - about the responsibilities of dog ownership, including neutering and spaying, and on putting the dog battery farms out of business, so that every puppy - pedigree, cross breed, mixed breed - is born under the best possible conditions, with a good home already waiting for it. Now that would be something worth campaigning for!
My husband and I are looking to add a new dog to our family. We will absolutely adopt a dog from a rescue group, shelter or pound. For us it's about providing a loving home to a neglected, abused or unwanted dog. With that said, it's not been easy. We have checked into many rescue groups/shelters and most (even the reputable) need to improve their adoption processes. We've come across shelters that act like they are selling used cars instead of finding a dog a forever home, ones that don't know anything about their dogs (not their names, sexes, medical conditions, histories, etc.) and told us just to pick a dog and adopt it. When we go to pet adoption sites, it's amazing how many volunteers ignore us while they chat away on their cell phones. I have found that city pounds and the Humane Society are the most professional - they really take the time to tell you what they know about their dogs. I'm not saying that all rescue groups/shelters have been clueless. We have come into contact with some really amazing groups, but they have been the exception, not the rule. If groups want people to rescue dogs then they need to be professional and knowledgeable.
Submitted by Anonymous | February 22 2010 | Permalink
I totally agree that responsible pet ownership is key to reducing the number of dogs, both purebred and mutts in shelters. People are accustomed to satisfying their every want without putting much thought into the consequences. They "want" a dog, but fail to realize that they will be (or should be) making a lifetime commitment to another sentient being that they will have to train, feed, and provide medical care for. They fail to understand that dogs don't come hardwired for obedience or knowing that they should potty outdoors. When confronted with behavioral issues, it is easier for them to take the dog, who is by this time no longer a cute puppy, to the pound than it is for them to find a trainer and make the time and financial commitment to teach their dog how to be a good canine citizen.
My issue with breeders vs. shelter/rescue lies with irresponsible breeders. Breed standards seem to change every time the wind blows, seeming to follow what humans "want" in a dog rather than what is actually good for the breed. In short, if you can find an old picture, take a look at a GSD from the 1950's, and then take a look at a current champion. They look like totally different breeds. Another case in point would be the border collie, who after many many years of being bred to work is now being bred for conformation....
Do any of the breeders consider whether the focus on conformation is healthy for the breed? Do they breed for the current trend in conformation or do they breed for the work that the dog was once known for? Is the breed still able, after so many years of breeding for conformation, able to herd, hunt, or retrieve, or has that been bred out as a result of the focus on conformation? I have great respect for those who breed responsibly with a passion to better the breed, but can't help but wonder whether in too many cases, self interest wins out over the breed's interest.
I currently have a border collie mix and what appears to be a purebred blue heeler. Both came from shelters. I have also been a foster and worked with depressed, neglected, and poorly socialized dogs. Given the choice between a shelter dog who is possibly hours from being pts or buying a dog from a breeder, it is a no-brainer for me. I will take a shelter dog every time.
Submitted by mmalaford | February 27 2010 | Permalink
I work with a breed rescue. I own 6, yep, 6 dogs, ALL of them have come from shelters or rescues AND I purchased a dog from a breeder for my mother last year.
Why? My mother wanted specifics I couldn't find at the rescue that I worked with, and couldn't find at the shelters in the area, in a time frame. I checked the breeder out. I got references. She hand raised her puppies in her home. No backyard puppy mill, abused breeding dogs, neglect. I will NEVER, NEVER, NEVER buy from a pet store.
Neither option is correct. It's about what works for you and your family. Education is the key to everything.
PETA needs to get its own house in order BEFORE it continues to attack the AKC or anyone else. Their record isn't steller. Their own shelter isn't no kill. (so much for "ethicial treatment of animals") They are on the record as anti-companion pets.
Submitted by Ann | October 14 2010 | Permalink
Excellent comment mmalafor, I couldn't agree more. One size does not "fit all." As for PETA, they have little to be proud of when they would prefer to euthanize animals rather than find adoptive homes for them. Their philosophy, and many PETA supporters don't get this, is to remove all domestic animals form human care and that includes pets that are well cared for in loving homes. Food for thought: "Since 1998 PETA has killed more than 17,000 animals, nearly 85 percent of all those it has rescued" (Newsweek, 4/28/08).
Submitted by emay | March 10 2010 | Permalink
I feel very strongly about adopting shelter dogs and rescues, yet I own a purebreed dog. Why? Because I couldn't qualify for any of the shelters or breed rescues. I rent an apartment without a yard and I work long hours. This automatically disqualified me from pet ownership according to every rescue I contacted. I wound up having to buy a dog from a breeder (a home-raised puppy with mom on site) because I couldn't get a shelter dog. My dog is well-cared for, well-loved, and wonderful. Yet, this home was not considered suitable because it didn't match the "perfect" qualifications the rescues asked for. I do understand the need to weed out serious owners who have the ability to care for an animal, but some of the requirements are ridiculous. A dog doesn't need the "perfect" situation to be happy and healthy, they just need a person devoted to giving them a wonderful life!!
Submitted by Anonymous | March 13 2010 | Permalink
Every time someone chooses to purchase a dog, that's a choice not to rescue one of the bajillions of homeless ones who already exist, to let another be executed for the crime of being homeless. For me, it isn't about the ideals in human brains. It's about the dogs, sentient, feeling creatures we created and often refuse to take responsibility for. Lucky for me, shelter/rescue adoption is a win-win. I grew up with wonderful shelter mutts and continue to share my home (and volunteer time) with dogs (of whatever parentage) in need. <3
If we must breed at all in an era of gross overpopulation, a breed standard is terrible way to choose who gets to reproduce. The ever narrowing gene pool is bad for dogs and no amount of health testing will ultimately resolve that problem. :(
PeTA has some serious management issues, but they do make a valid point this time.
A lot could be solved with a culture shift toward responsibility. We should definitely work toward that. In the mean time, we owe a second, third, fifteenth look at dogs in shelters everywhere. Now let's all go browse petfinder.com. :D
Submitted by Tiffani | March 17 2010 | Permalink
All animals deserve a safe, loving home. I think the better choice is to adopt. I also think there should be state liscensing for breeders. As a hairstylist that had to get 1250 hours of training, take and pass two state exams, all to cut someone's hair, I think there should be a similar program for dog/cat breeders. If you make it impossible for inexperienced breeders and puppy mills to operate then I believe there would not be as many unwanted animals in shelters to begin with.
Submitted by Anonymous | March 17 2010 | Permalink
I don't think you need to choose a side. I am all for adoption and rescue. But both my dogs are purebred. There lines are researched and breeders were screened before I decided. I have adopted many dogs and rescued out many dogs through my life. I can say that some dogs in rescues and shelters should have never been adopted out. I have seen families that have adopted from a rescue thinking they had been screened and matched with a great safe dog have there lives ripped apart. Children bit, parents to never want pets again. We all know a puppy is the best way to start. It does not mean you are gauranteed the perfect dog it just gives you a better start. Now those of us who choose to adopt are doing a great thing and yes saving a pet but at no easy cost. Unfortunatley rescue dogs have been through a lot and need owners that are willing to help them and have patients with them (and a good trainer.
Submitted by Chris | December 11 2010 | Permalink
"We all know a puppy is the best way to start" SERIOUSLY? Starting with a puppy isn't always best- Maybe A puppy wouldn't fit one's lifestyle... puppies require MUCH more attention than A full grown housebroken dog and I'm not sure what so called rescue you think you are talking about but actual Humane Society and SPCA DO SCREEN and match the right pets with owners... I assume you are talking about a local dog pound or animal control... Where they dont do as much research but if the dog is in fact vicious they will be euthanized.
Submitted by Sarah | March 19 2010 | Permalink
Rescue dogs are so amazing and deserving. I have met the most dependable, reliable and loving dogs who have come from shelters. It is exactly this kind of web article which truly disappoints me about The Bark. It not only misleads people with the myths that purebred dogs are more reliable and "healthy", but the author attempts to justify her choice, and reassure people that it is okay to make this decision as long as it "wasn't an easy decision" and you support adoption in principle. What does that kind of attitude get the millions of wonderful dogs and cats waiting in shelters? What kind of leadership does your magazine show with this kind of article?
I am in general very discouraged that your magazine does not do more to encourage adoption and help pass legislation that will stop puppy mills. If you truly loved dogs, you would work to protect them. Until you show true leadership and concern for the welfare of dogs, I will no longer subscribe to your magazine nor will I give it as a gift.
Submitted by Anonymous | July 11 2010 | Permalink
In, 2008, I purchased a Shih Tzu, and it was killed in 2008, I paid a lot of money for this dog because I wanted a pure breed. Last week I went to my local shelter and found a Yorkie that was one year old and is he is just the sweetest dog, I have ever owned! He was already housebroken and obeys well! I was blessed to come across him! I don't know his story on how he got to the shelter, only that someone found him and was nice enough to bring him in! I know this dog had to belong to someone and I'm sorry they lost such a great dog! My kids have fell in love with this dog and I have too! Great thing about the shelter is they gave him all his shots, neuter him all for 85 bucks v/s the $350.00, I paid for the shih tzu! I would advise anyone to look at their local shelter for a dog!
Submitted by Anonymous | February 6 2013 | Permalink
I don't have a dog but I'm considering getting one in the near future. I recently adopted a cat from a shelter that had a good reputation. Within less than 24 hours of bringing the cat home I had to rush her to the vet. Turns out she had a severe bladder and kidney infection with possible kidney failure. I notified the shelter immediately. They refunded me my $90 adoption fee and gave me the option to put her down at no charge. I couldn't believe that they were not even going to consider to pay for the vet costs. Anyways, about $1000, daily medication, and a month later she is doing very well. She is a great cat and I do not regret adopting her but this experience has definetly made me think twice about whether or not I will be getting a dog from a shelter as opposed to a breeder.
Submitted by D.C. | September 27 2013 | Permalink
Interesting. I used to be very active in rescue, having fostered over 60 dogs, from pups to seniors. I always championed the rescue pet and admit to being disrespectful to breeders. My perspective has changed for a variety of reasons. Not the least of which is the fact that rescue has become big business and a well oiled PR machine. The numbers don't add up, dogs are imported to fill demands. People are shamed for wanting a well bred, health tested companion. Rescues have opened up in malls, doing exactly what they used to decry as wrong. Reputable breeders always take their dogs back, so they are not contributing to the shelter system. It is the system itself that needs overhauling.
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