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Strike action looms as UK offshore workers reject pay deal again
Members of Scotland's biggest offshore trade union Unite have once again voted to reject a pay offer by their employers thus moving a step closer to a potential strike action.
The union said in a statement on Monday that, in a consultative ballot, 81 per cent of its members voted to reject the latest deal put forward by their employers, represented by the Offshore Contractors Association (OCA).
Unite, along with the GMB union, is seeking a wage increase for offshore members, along with improved sick pay and paid travel time to an employer's onshore base.
This is the second pay offer rejected by members. In December, 85 percent of Unite members voted to reject a previous OCA proposal that would have seen no increase in their pay and no improvement to their terms and conditions, the union claimed.
Unite regional officer Tommy Campbell said: "We have repeatedly warned the OCA employers and other offshore employers that we cannot simply have a race to the bottom, with companies competing with each other to suppress the pay and conditions of offshore workers.
"It's bad for our members and it's bad for the local economies that rely on their incomes.
"Those companies who invest in their workers and see them as genuine partners will reap the benefits in the future. Those who don't will end up lagging behind, and will always face the possibility of industrial action from their workforce."
Referring to what will come next, Campbell further said: "We will now consult with our union members and Unite workplace representatives about the way forward, given they now have a mandate for an industrial action ballot following the rejection of the pay offer."
Several days before the results of the ballot were revealed, OCA said that member companies believed this offer would help protect and sustain the North Sea industry and employment opportunities within the sector, now and in the long-term.
Responding to the results of the vote, Paul Atkinson, OCA CEO, said: "We are extremely disappointed that members of the trade unions who took part in the consultative ballot have rejected our pay offer.
"Our priority is to find ways of avoiding industrial action. We will continue to maintain an on-going dialogue with union officials in an attempt to bring this to a resolution."
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Why You Should Care About Nicaragua's Brutal, Trump-Loving Dictator
Why You Should Care About Nicaragua's Brutal, Trump-Loving Dictator
By Daryl Cagle
Pedro Molina has been an editorial cartoonist in Nicaragua for more than 20 years. A crackdown by Nicaragua's President, Daniel Ortega, threatens Pedro and other journalists who dare report the truth about the brutal regime. I asked my friend Pedro to write a column about the situation for us. - Daryl Cagle
Cartoonists often complain that politicians are unfair competition because they can be crazier than our cartoons. This is particularly true in Nicaragua, where I live and work as a cartoonist.
We have a government formed by a married couple: President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo. The only time they venture out of "El Carmen," their private housing complex, is for ceremonial events that are covered by most television and radio media in the country, which, by the way, they own.
Despite calling themselves "socialist revolutionaries," the Ortega family are actually multimillionaires (thanks to Venezuela's oil business) with a special taste for things like Mercedes Benz cars, Rolex watches and caviar. Our first lady, Murillo, the most extravagant of the duo, has filled the country with huge ridiculous metal "trees" she calls "Trees of Life" at the price of $ 25,000 each; we have hundreds of them! In the second poorest country in Latin America!
As you can imagine, Nicaragua was a cartooning paradise, with lots of potentially funny material for political cartoonists like me ... until April 18 of this year.
After several years of suffering electoral frauds, curtailment of rights, selective repression, attempts to censor the internet and mismanagement of environmental disasters, the last straw was the enactment of the country's social security law that curtails the rights of current and future pensioners.
Protests began timidly in a country where protests, however small, are crushed by mobs like the JS-19 (a paramilitary arm of the government) and the police. This time, the killing of college students made peaceful protests spread like a wildfire. Dozens were killed while Ortega's wife, in the style of George Orwell's Big Brother, referred to war as "peace" and violence as "love."
Protests and killings continued. May 30 is national Mother's Day in Nicaragua. People took to the streets to honor the mothers of all the victims of the repression since last April (numbering 86 dead at that time). The Mother's Day march became the biggest public demonstration against this government, ending when the paramilitary and police forces of Ortega and Murillo opened fire against the crowd. It was a massacre.
At the time I write this, the number of protesters killed by the regime since April 18 is over 146. It is clear that Ortega and his wife, after 11 years in power, will not resign by their own will.
There are brutal regimes around that world, why should Americans care about Nicaragua?
In early June, Nicaraguans were expecting the General Assembly of the Organization of American States to deliver an energetic condemnation about the massacre conducted by Ortega's goons. Surprisingly, we learned that the Ortega regime and the Trump administration made some type of agreement on a softer statement, avoiding the stronger condemnation that was needed and expected.
The question is why. Why is president Trump doing favors for a thug like Ortega? Is this another favor from Trump to Ortega's comrade, Vladimir Putin? Is it because Trump identifies with an egomaniac that clings to power no matter what? Is it in exchange for support from Ortega against Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela?
There are many questions, but few answers.
I hope these questions find a way into Americans' hearts and minds. Why is Trump aligned with a genocidal leader like Ortega? Congress is discussing Nicaragua now, and readers can take action to help us stop the killings. Please call your representatives in Congress and urge them to care about Nicaragua. Why? Because of our shared humanity; or perhaps because instability in Central America could mean many more immigrants trying to get into the USA soon. Please call your congressman and spread the word that what is happening in Nicaragua is NOT a war; this is an armed state murdering unarmed citizens.
- Pedro Molina, editorial cartoonist, Nicaragua
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Do you employ CNAs or caregivers? Are you looking for a great place to find great candidates? Then register for a table at the career fair during our upcoming CNA Day of Celebration, to be held on Friday, June 16, 2017.
Each year, caregivers and certified nursing assistants (C.N.A.'s) throughout the Chicagoland area work hard to be a positive and caring force in the lives of their patients. Not often enough does the healthcare world stop to thank them for their service.
On Friday, June 16, 2017, Caregiverlist and Midwestern Career College roll out the red carpet for CNAs and caregivers during the CNA Day of Celebration. Timed to coincide with CNA Appreciation Week from June 15-22, this event will feature a career fair, stimulating workshops, entertainment, prizes and food meant to thank them for their service and the work they do to improve the lives of their patients.
Benefits of Your Company Attending the Career Fair
- More than 200 CNAs and caregivers have registered to attend.
- They're looking for job opportunities and career advancement.
- They're curious about education. They're also coming for workshops, continuing education, and to learn about educational opportunities in healthcare.
- CNAs are an underappreciated resource in the healthcare labor pool. This event is a great way for you to express gratitude to CNAs.
- A table only costs $50 for the day.
- Lunch is included.
How to Register
Registration closed after event.
Friday, June 16, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The morning session of workshops from 9:00 a.m. to noon will be repeated in the afternoon from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Companies attending the career fair should arrive by 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be available at noon.
Midwestern Career College
100 South Wacker Dr., LL1-50
Chicago, IL 60606
A table at the career fair is $50 for the day. Lunch is included.
This event is organized by Caregiverlist and Midwestern Career College.
About Caregiverlist
Caregiverlist provides the premiere service connecting seniors and professional caregivers with the most reliable eldercare options, highest quality ratings and outstanding careers nationwide. Caregiverlist delivers information you can trust, with kindness and integrity, as experienced advocates for seniors and caregivers.
Our motto is "caring for the caregiver." We are the only national senior care referral and career website created by experienced senior care industry professionals.
About Midwestern Career College
At Midwestern Career College, we transform lives by preparing students for career success. Our mission is to provide premier career-focused education that empowers students with academic training, technical expertise, and professional support to launch or advance their successful careers.
Founded in 2004, Midwestern Career College specializes in healthcare education training programs in areas such as MRI technology, dialysis technologist, diagnostic medical sonography (ultrasound) technician, cardiovascular sonography (ultrasound) technician and surgical technologist.


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A full-colour field guide to 202 bird species of northern California. This ecologically diverse area is divided into six general habitats: cities and towns, the Central Valley, the coast and ocean, mountains and lowland coniferous forests, freshwater wetlands and riparian woodlands, and the arid regions east of the Sierra Nevada. There is also a chapter on endangered species.


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Matt Labash takes a look at the Simple Life over at the Standard. I was laughing out loud in my office when I got to this:
While Paris is the reason so much ink has been spilled over "The Simple Life," she is hardly the show's driving engine. That dishonor belongs to Nicole Richie–the daughter of Lionel, who wrote the hit song "Ballerina Girl" for her (a song I always disliked; now I know why). Her hair, while artificially highlighted like Hilton's, is less like Barbie's and more like Cyndi Lauper's runtish sister. Built like a pot-bellied stove, she laughs constantly and inappropriately, her buzzard-like beezer pointing southward, while her cheeks scrunch, making her look like she's trying to grind down her nose with her teeth. While she canters around in bun-hugging micro-minis (just pop them back in, you want to say), she acts as if she's about five times as good looking as she actually is. But she's not just worthy of cosmetic cheap shots. A spoiled brat who has already been busted three times–for a DUI, a bar-fight, and most recently, heroin possession–Richie is ugly on the inside, too.
And if Hilton's résumé is thin, Richie's is even thinner. In her few screen appearances, she's had to play something worse than a "strung out supermodel." In shows like "Punk'd," she's played herself. Her only accomplishment–besides being Lionel Richie's daughter–seems to be that she's Michael Jackson's goddaughter. Regarding the molestation charge pending against him, Richie has insisted on his innocence. She's spent the night there, she says, and "If he didn't do it to me, why would he do it to anyone else?" Good taste, one suspects.
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Definitions for "Understorey"
Keywords: canopy, shrub, forest, beneath, overstorey
That portion of the trees in a forest stand below the level of the main canopy.
The lower storey of a forest crop, e.g., a young crop under seed bearers, coppice under standards, or the lower storeys in a multi-storeyed high forest. ( BCFT modif.).
Layer of trees with crowns below those of the dominant trees in the canopy.


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Evo-Stik League South Premier club Kettering Town have announced that flying winger or striker Rhys Hoenes has signed for the coming season.
Hoenes first came to the Poppies attention as part of the Barton Rovers side that got the better of them three and a half seasons ago and have been keeping an eye on him since.
Having enjoyed a goal-laden spell at Royston Town, Hoenes moved to Vanarama National League South side St Albans City before ending the season at Kettering`s league rivals Biggleswade Town.
Meanwhile, Nathan Hicks has committed to the Poppies for the forthcoming season.
Hicks made fifty-two appearances last season (the most by any player) and scored 5 goals.
He is an instrumental member of the new-look squad.
Hicks commits, follow the link….https://t.co/l7RbYJxrub pic.twitter.com/fjsMmYoOcl
— KTFC Official (@KTFCOfficial) June 29, 2017
Hicks follows, Dominic Langdon, Gary Mulligan, Aaron O'Connor and Brett Solkhon who all committed themselves to the club for the 2017/18 season last week.
All award winners in recent seasons, Solkhon is only thirty games away from a landmark 500 appearances for the club.
O`Connor was the leading goalscorer last season and also voted as the players` player of the season, while Langdon won the Directors player of the season for 2016/17 and Mulligan was the fans` player of the season and the vice-presidents player of the season for 2015/16.


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Event Archive - Fallujah, Archspire, The Nautilus, Glimpse of Mutiny
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Chinese language merchants are working for canopy within the choices market as renewed commerce tensions with the U.S. set off volatility in shares and the yuan. Complete open curiosity in China 50 ETF name choices surged to a report 1.96 million contracts as of Friday, whereas a gauge measuring demand to purchase bearish contracts on the offshore yuan soared by probably the most since early 2018 final week, in keeping with knowledge compiled by Bloomberg. Tweets from U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to lift tariffs on Chinese language items triggered a $624 billion out in onshore equities. All eyes are on Beijing to see the way it responds.
With restricted methods to hedge — the ETF monitoring a few of the nations' most significant shares is the one mainland safety on which choices buying and selling exists — volumes are prone to stay elevated till buyers get extra readability on commerce, in accordance with Wang Chen, a Shanghai-primarily based associate with XuFunds Funding Administration Co."Everyone seems to be scrambling for a hedging software, and that's led to the excessive open curiosity within the choices market," stated Wang. "Nobody is aware of what may come out of the commercial negotiations because the talks drag on, and that brings nice uncertainty."Open curiosity in China 50 ETF name choices contracts expiring in Could reached a degree so excessive that it triggered a regulatory restrict twice final week, following notices from the Shanghai Inventory Trade. Whereas quantity has spiked this 12 months, the underlying fund has seen outflows.
In the meantime, open curiosity input choices have climbed, peaking in April. Town's fairness benchmark has tumbled 5.7% this month, whereas the offshore yuan has misplaced about 2.4% before now six classes. Commerce tensions escalated final week because the U.S. hiked levies on greater than $200 billion in items, prompting China to say right away it's pressured to retaliate. The newest spherical of talks ended Friday in Washington with no deal. Trump stated the U.S. was "proper the place we need to be" and Chinese language state media blamed the U.S. for the deadlock.


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Homer the dog is being hailed a hero after saving a family from their blazing home - twice in three days.
On both occasions the bull mastiff alerted his owner Maria Devlin and her two daughters as they lay asleep at their North Tyneside home.
And only a couple of weeks ago he discovered Peter Kindley having an epileptic fit on the living room floor and raced upstairs to alert Maria.
"Homer is a true hero," said Maria, 43. "We have had two fires within three days and he has saved us from both. He also saved Peter when he came to stay with us. He was having an epileptic fit and we didn't know anything about it until Homer came running up the stairs to tell us something was wrong.
"He is a real lifesaver and we are proud of him."
The first fire broke out on Sunday morning at 1.45am and damage was confined to the kitchen.
Exactly three days later on Wednesday, at 1.45am again, the second fire broke out in a walk-in cupboard in the kitchen but flames engulfed the room and smoke damaged the rest of the house.
It is not yet known how either of the fires started and officials say it could be electrical or a discarded cigarette.
Maria, of Grieves Row, Dudley, added: "On both occasions we were all upstairs and Homer started crying to let us know something was wrong.
"We didn't have a smoke alarm for the first fire but there was one fitted when the second broke out but Homer even alerted us before that went off."
Today Maria, with daughters Michelle, 21, and Anne-Marie, 19, are staying with friends. Most of their belongings have been destroyed in the blaze. Peter was also caught up in the second blaze. He had been staying at the Devlin's home after friend Michelle telephoned him in Southend to tell him of the first fire. He came back to the North East to help with the clean-up operation when disaster struck again.
Peter, 19, a model, said: "Homer is a real hero. He saved me from a fit a couple of weeks ago and then he saved everyone from two fires this week.
"If he hadn't found me having the fit, I could have swallowed my tongue and died. He really is special."
Temporary station officer Steve Taylor, based at Gosforth, said of the second blaze: "When we got to the house there were flames coming from the kitchen window.
"A fire crew from Cramlington was already there and had sent a crew in with breathing apparatus. We broke down the back door and also went in with breathing apparatus.
"The fire broke out in a cupboard in the kitchen and spread to the rest of the room and the house was badly smoke-damaged.
"The family dog alerted the people in the house and it was down to him that they managed to get out when they did."


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Some Myths About Pregnancy (Part 1)
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Myth 1. Pregnant women crave pickles and ice cream.
Not all women crave pickles and ice cream. In general, food cravings can help in telling you what your body needs. Women who crave pickles are really craving salt and may be mineral deficient, and specifically sodium deficient. Additional minerals are particularly important in pregnancy when women's bodies increase blood volume by up to 20 percent, so the existing minerals are diluted. Many pregnant women crave junk food as it is associated with comfort. Sugar found in sweet foods, breads, pasta and rice cause the body to produce serotonin, which makes women feel good.
Myth 2. Pregnant women who carry low = boy, or pregnancy acne = girl.
Women tend to carry lower or higher depending on their body type. Taller, thinner women appear to carry higher. Shorter and fuller women appear to carry lower. Neither has any correlation to gender. Also, in a second pregnancy, since abdominal muscles may be looser, the pregnancy may appear to be lower. Pregnancy acne has nothing to do with gender; it is a result of natural hormonal changes.
Myth 3. Pregnant women must eat for two; they must gain 25 pounds.
As long as a pregnant woman eats healthy and properly - and as long as her doctor is not concerned - there is no set formula for how much she must gain. Generally, in the last trimester, the baby gains half a pound a week. So, as a general rule, if, during this time, the pregnant woman is not gaining a bit more than that, her doctor may be concerned and her diet should be re-evaluated.
Myth 4. Pregnant women shouldn't take baths.
Women are told not to take baths because HOT water - over 98 degrees - is unfavourable to the pregnancy. Taking a warm (NOT HOT!) bath with someone to help you get in and out of the bath safely can help:
• Decrease uncomfortable swelling in arms and legs.
• Increase the amniotic fluid.
• Prevent premature contractions.
• Help the mother relax and alleviate anxiety about the health of her baby.
This is also why swimming is such a great pregnancy exercise.
Myth 5. Pregnant women shouldn't dye their hair.
This isn't completely false. Pregnant women should avoid anything chemicalized - from food to hair dye. Just like with the foods they eat, pregnant women should try to expose their bodies to as few artificial products as possible. Hair dyes are no exception. But, of course, that means one can use natural hennas instead to colour their hair.
Myth 6. All pregnant women have morning sickness.
The feeling of morning sickness is often caused by a rise in the female hormone estrogen during pregnancy. If the pregnant woman's body already produced a high level of estrogen prior to her pregnancy, additional estrogen may cause morning sickness in the first trimester - or not. It really depends on the individual.


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Story Time with Teacher Loretta and Lola on Facebook Live!
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"Say my name so that my powers may flow through you."
DCEU revealed their official SHAZAM! teaser trailer today and the charming, humorous tone and spot-on naivete of Zachary Levi as Billy Batson/Shazam show the DC Cinematic team is willing to learn from their past mistakes and egregiously dark approach to superhero movies. Big meets Superman, anyone?
The official synopsis:
We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson's (Angel) case, by shouting out one word–SHAZAM!–this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult Super Hero Shazam (Levi), courtesy of an ancient wizard. Still a kid at heart–inside a ripped, godlike body–Shazam revels in this adult version of himself by doing what any teen would do with superpowers: have fun with them! Can he fly? Does he have X-ray vision? Can he shoot lightning out of his hands? Can he skip his social studies test? Shazam sets out to test the limits of his abilities with the joyful recklessness of a child. But he'll need to master these powers quickly in order to fight the deadly forces of evil controlled by Dr. Thaddeus Sivana (Strong).
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Good points. We could also add non-native English speaking to the list as well.
Does anyone have direct experience with the training offered by the Software Engineering Insitute at Carnegie Mellon? They offer courses that appear to be semi-on-point here. I've looked at these courses before but they are government/defense focused and I work in a small business so I didn't get far.


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High end career professionals and prospective job changers who want to be
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Fortunately for
job applicants the job interview process is a very unreliable way for an
employer to predict who will be the best applicant for their job vacancy. Job
interviews are good way of determining which applicant is good at job
interviews. Most interviewers are not properly trained in behavioural interview
skills training which means they tend to recommend the candidate who is most
impressive rather than the one with the actual experience to do the job. This
workshop will teach participants how to be impressive at the job interview.
Participants will learn about the interviewing tactics that are used by
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Participants will get to participate in mock interview
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Mykonos Vacations: Cosmopolitan Paradise
One of the smallest Greek Cyclades islands, Mykonos is fast becoming one of the most glamorous destinations in the world. This beautiful island is all about enjoying the good life. Couture shops, swanky restaurants, upscale clubs, golden sandy beaches, and a plethora of land and water activities ensure there's never a dull moment by day or night. Add to it breathtaking mountainous landscape, clear waters, turquoise skies, and whitewashed alleyways, and you have an amazing vacation destination. Plus, Liberty Travel has all the info you need to plan your island getaway.
Mykonos at a Glance
Currency: Euro (€)
Tipping Customs: You could give 10-15% at restaurants, if service charge is not included
Language: Greek
Popular Drink: Mykonos Pale Ale
Must Eat: Kopanistí - a soft cheese seasoned with pepper
Power Up: Type C and F plug, 230 V
Weather: Mediterranean climate with mild and rainy winters, and warm and sunny summers (with cool evenings)
Best Time to Visit: June-mid-September is peak season
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Top Things to Do in Mykonos
Visit Little Venice
Bright-colored Venetian houses with wooden porches and balconies line the seafront with restaurants, bars, shops, and nightclubs.
Check out the windmills
Dating back to the 16th century, these 16 iconic windmills were once used by islanders to grind grain using wind power. Today, they offer great views and photo ops.
Tour the Panagia Paraportiani
The most photographed monument on the island, it's four little churches that look like one. Visit it at sunset for best views.
Take a day trip to Delos
A shrine of Apollo and a trading center of the early Greeks and Romans, Delos is part of the World Cultural Heritage and protected by UNESCO.
Enjoy the glamour
Famous for its vibrant nightlife and gorgeous beaches, enjoy the island and its many activities by day and night.
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Whether you're looking to explore Mykonos like a local, or soak in its iconic sites like a tourist, Liberty Travel's consultants can create a Mykonos vacation package crafted just for you.
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A Message from our CIO
Mikolaj Kopernik, better known by the Latin spelling, Nicolaus Copernicus, proposed the heliocentric model of the universe in the early 1500s. What interests us is that he trusted his own observations instead of accepting what "everyone" thought to be true. He faced scorn for his "novel and incomprehensible" theses.


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To find out what people think of lady dancing, you don't need to head to the club. Instead, researchers in the UK outfitted female dancers with motion capture rigs, much like the ones that bring digital movie characters like Gollum or Jar Jar Binks to life. According to science, then, women who swing their hips while moving their legs and thighs independently are rated high on attractiveness.
Science confirms what we already know: It's all in the hips
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In this study, published Thursday, the authors showed the digitized dance avatars to a group of heterosexual men and women. The basic mannequin-like animations allowed the researchers to control for any secondary variables that might denote hotness like clothing or hairstyle. In addition to hip swing and thigh independence, the resulting data suggests that we're attracted to women dancers who move their arms a bit along with the hip shaking and leg shimmy. A previous study showed that we prefer male dancers who vary their movements of the neck and torso, move their right knee a lot and don't swing their hips too much.
Researchers attribute the high rating of hip swing and asymmetric thigh movements to perceived fertility and high-quality motor control (it's tough to move two limbs in different directions at the same time). The team also notes that sexy dancers can use variable combinations to heat up the dance floor, so you're not stuck with one simple set of moves.
The findings themselves may not be the same across all societies, however. "Dance is strongly influenced by culture," co-author Nick Neave told Popular Science, "so there may be some cultural differences in specific movements or gestures."
At least you now know how to look hot on the dance floor. Honestly, though, go ahead and let the rhythm move you. Sometimes a dance move is just a dance move.


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The Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce has always been my nirvana of business. I had fear joining, thinking that I didn't have a store front so I didn't deserve to be part of that. It was my own stereo-type. There are a variety of businesses in the Chamber. I attended my fist meeting and found many had store fronts but many worked out of their homes, like me!
I also was intimidated by the fact the Mayor was in attendance at most meetings. Not to say that Mayor Sears is not a warm and friendly person, but just the fact that he is the Mayor. After nearly a year, he actually knows my name and greets me personally at every event. I had to get rid of my predisposition before I could allow others in.
The Chamber has a program called The Ambassadors. They are a small group of business owners that regularly attend the events, and are welcoming to the other businesses and host events. That whole concept intrigued me. The only requirement is show up! I am already doing that. It gives me an 'in' to contact businesses directly. I send reminder emails to them to attend events and be there to answer questions.
One of my charges, a new orthodontist in Holly Springs responded to my hello and wanted to schedule a ribbon cutting. At this event, we invite all members of the Chamber to come out and welcome them into the community. All elected officials are encouraged to attend. Its a nice meet and greet. Usually the new business will provide lunch or appetizers and beverages. The culmination of the event is the actual "Ribbon Cutting." We all pose for a picture that gets run in the Holly Springs Sun. It's really fun!
During the month there are a variety of events, a Breakfast Eye Opener at Java Divine, first Tuesday of the month, 8:00-10, Business After-Hours, hosted by a local business, dinner, drinks and more relaxed networking, an annual Golf Tourney (not my thing), and various educational events.
My foray into the business world has been great so far. I really look forward to where I land next!
Brenda Priest
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Beewol – The Talkative Rocker
Envy for Deep Waters
The mere mention of 'deep waters' will probably arouse the sexual glands of some people and for that I am truly sorry. However, this little piece is not about the deep waters that will occasionally be written about in the Red Pepper or the Onion. This little piece is about the deep waters as figuratively mentioned by a one Bobi Wine who, according to the guy who supplies me with Rolex, is only the best musician to ever walk this earth. I'm usually left wondering what sort of earth this Rolex guy is treading because from the look of things, his earth is quite messed up.
Anyway, the deep waters I am referring to connote or imply being in the big leagues, rolling in the high classes or just living the good life. Of course people who understand Luganda already know what I am going on about but just so everyone can get up to speed, here is where the phrase 'deep waters' actually originates. This Bobi Wine guy released a song entitled "Mazi Mawanvu" which, if directly translated, would mean something like "deep waters". The deep waters being referenced here relate to being in a league that is higher than average or basically living the good life. I'm sure after understanding the context in which I am using deep waters, some people are already disappointed because they expected some graphic explanation about how women from Western Uganda are famous for deep waters – I shall not talk about that, of course it is a temptation I have to fight. For now, let's get our minds out of the gutter and try to concentrate on deep waters in relation to living the good life, shall we?
Everywhere you go, you will come across people who are living the good life and are surely depictive of really deep waters. We all know people who we would think fit this description and every time we wake up in the morning, we only fall short of telling God to make us like them. We want to be like them; we adore them! Often times we even want to do away with them so we do not have to watch their good life roll by as we are stuck in our own pits of desperation and suffering. I have personally been envious of some people and if stalking was not a difficult and illegal thing to do, I would consider it once in a while. I shall present a list of some of the people I am envious about and I shall state my reasons.
The little Princess Blue Ivy Carter
This little offspring of Jay and B is probably the single luckiest sucker out there. This small girl is so much a deep water girl that even a single snapshot of her is worth a lot of money. Of course the debate will always rage on about whether or not the little girl is pretty or just banged up but that is irrelevant because the little girl is simply too famous and yet she does not even know it. Someone recently intimated to me that Jay and Bey are planning to give Blue Ivy the life of a princess. This makes me look back at my own life and wonder if my parents ever considered giving me the life of a Prince. There is a fat chance they wanted to; but couldn't. If the various canes I received during my childhood, the life of a Prince is not what my parents laid out for me. That said, I still feel they might have wanted to give me this Prince-like life however my dad is not one of the richest men in the world and and neither does my mum go around singing about Single Ladies when she secretly goes back home to a man thus leaving other women out there echoing her song and living pathetic single lives. Considering the circumstances therefore, I'm sure my parents did a great job but Blue Ivy Carter's childhood is one I wouldn't mind living if I were a little child.
of babies who are rich even before lifting a finger to do a thing!
Le President Mugabe's Black Love
Some of you are now wondering how the hell Robert Mugabe makes it to this list but I have just one question for you – how many human beings are able to ban a colour? Huh? How many? None? Yeah. That's what I thought! Well, Robert Mugabe did it! This dude issued an executive order banning the colour white from his country. Apparently, he said the order would by all means outlaw the possession of all white-colored objects and it would go ahead to mandate harsh prison sentences for folks who were found to be non-compliant. This would mean that if you have anything that is white, you have to find some black paint, retouch it and have an all new black look. If your house was painted white, you had to opt for another colour. Only two words can best describe this kind of kingly action; deep waters! It is one thing to be a President and throw around decrees and laws but it is a ground breaking thing to be an octogenarian president and have people crawling and rolling at your command. Most are really too old to even lift a finger and make harsh decrees but not Robert. The Mugabe haters will probably look at this and just pass it off as impunity, short sightedness and childish behavior but the truth of the matter is if you can ban a colour, you are definitely a deep water person.
The ageless women from the West
I know some of you have been wondering how we can talk about deep waters without saying anything about the ladies from Western Uganda. I may have mentioned earlier that I shall try not to dive into this bit but I couldn't resist the temptation, I just could not. So why are these ladies from the West being talked about? There is the obvious reason that they are famous for having a proper supply of 'rain water' during sex; no question about that. I haven't personally proven this – yet. But I am not willing to bet that it is wrong. Not after all the confessions of many of my friends about how they had to take the beddings out the next day so they could dry. That is one reason why these girls can be referred to as deep water girls. There is also the reason that these girls never seem to age no matter what! I may have mentioned this in one of my previous blogs but I shall mention it again; women from Western Uganda never age! If there is anything any woman will kill for, it is to look young forever. Well, these Western ladies have this looking good thing on lock down. Many of my female friends from Western Uganda are probably reading this and thinking; dude, you have been watching us all this time? Oh yeah! I have been watching you. We were in Primary and you looked dashing. We joined high school and you looked spectacular. We joined the University and you were glamorous. Now you are a couple of years into your career with 1 or 2 offspring and you are gorgeous? How the hell do you do that? Other women will probably be thinking they have a raw deal in this department but instead of sitting down, sulk and growing wrinkles at an early age, why not befriend some of these ladies and learn their secrets? You might however want to be careful because when you move around with these ladies from the West, your flaws will be louder and more profound because after all, these ladies seem to be without blemish. So beware!
Tamale Mirundi
Those who know Tamale Mirundi know by now that he is the only insane person who has authority and ability to insult and belittle sane people. This guy will confidently get onto the airwaves, utter a couple of ridiculous statements and walk away feeling like a champion. Now that right there is something I am envious about. Most times when I utter nonsensical things, I either lose an argument or miss out on getting a lady's phone number. But Tamale Mirundi doesn't lose at all. I know this might come off as overly attacking but you only have to listen to his interviews to understand what I am talking about. We do have a number of politicians in Uganda who would probably do a better job as comedians but none is quite as there as my man Tamale Mirundi. Ssebagala is a contender, especially when he speaks English but he lacks the zing that Mirundi has. Many politicians will walk up to the public, adjust their tie, pocket, make a straight face and tell an open lie. Many will defend their cause to death knowing well that there is a bank balance somewhere that is growing. Many will call those around them rubbish even when they themselves look like a pile of the same stuff. When you get all these politicians and bundle them into a room, Tamale Mirundi is likely to be their ring leader. One day, I hope to have the balls that he has; the balls to walk into an argument, misconstrue everything, confuse everyone, and walk away in celebration – deep water stuff just.
My man the Pope
I know this is probably going to come off as stereotypical but who does not want to be the pope? Who the hell is able to attract as many people and have them all sit out there waiting for you to utter just a word? I know many Catholics who just fall short of calling the Pope the holiest man alive and if you push them in an argument, they will probably say something alluding to that. The Pope probably has the fattest immunity any human being could ever have and I am confident if he committed crimes he would get away with it by just flying to a country, getting off the plane and kissing the ground. This dude is that deep – I mean in reference to the water we are talking about. I know there are probably some short comings to being the Pope for instance you can't leisurely stroll into a bar, order a drink, cause a fight and sneak out late unnoticed. Also, you probably can't walk up to a stranger, tell them they have a nice behind and wait for the insult. These are just but minor short comings. I am sure if the Pope wanted to, he would order for a pole to be build anywhere in the Vatican and ladies shipped in from any part of the world to make use of the pole. His ambitions in life though are on another dimension and he is probably more interested in being holy, uniting Catholics, being noble, spreading the word of God and generally living a boring life. He makes it to this list not because he lives the good life but because if he wanted to, he could do whatever he desired; and he would have people falling at his feet and worshipping him even amidst these desires.
Nelson Mandela – the living legend
The mere mention of Mandela's name usually makes anyone and everyone bow down in admiration. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela is one of the very few people in the world who does not seem to have enemies – at least right now. A good number of right-wing critics might have previously referred to him as a terrorist but that was a very long time ago and I am sure many of them will give anything to have this little detail erased from the books history. Everywhere you go today; Nelson Mandela is just adored and praised even as he gets closer and closer to his demise. Why we have more people naming their children Obama (the President), Timberlake (the singer) and Edward (from Twilight) is something that defeats my understanding. I think we should have more and more babies being named Nelson, Mandela or that other tough-to-pronounce name Rolihlahla. You do not have to go to South Africa to see how many streets, restaurants, cafes, barber shops and business have been named after Mandela. Across Africa, it has quietly been agreed that Nelson Mandela is an Angel among mortals. The rest of the world might secretly want to stifle this concept out of jealousy but it is only because Mr. Mandela is a deep water person. Deep waters tend to invite haters and beef.
And then all Ugandans
A Ugandan who is struggling to make ends meet might be wondering how he makes it to this list but before you shake your head in disagreement, sit down, keep calm and read on. I personally think Uganda is the single most awesome place in the world for a number of reasons. I say this not because I have a close friend who was recently denied a Passport to leave the country or because personally I have never really been anywhere in the world other than Uganda. I say Ugandans are deep water people because the life we live here is just out of this world! How many countries have people partying with as much enthusiasm on every day of the week? How many countries have weather that is just appropriate at all times? I mean, whether it is cold or it is hot, I would rather the Ugandan weather than any other weather. And have I made mention of the awesome people in this country? Just yesterday I was lucky to appear in the Sunday Vision having been interviewed by Hope Namanya for the Sunday Xtra. I did mention to Hope that I am lucky to have quite many friends both male and female and in all honesty, this is down to the fact that Ugandans are generally friendly people. You will occasionally meet a disgruntled Civil Servant complaining about the state of affairs or a Member of Parliament threatening to go on a hunger strike but overall, we are really cool people. If non Ugandans are reading this, you might want to make more Ugandan friends because these people are simply awesome people. I know this for a fact – I am one of them!
The happiness that these kids depict is some deep water stuff – other people ought to be envious
As I log out and wish you a great week, I shall leave you with the customary quote;
"Heart-stopping envy is the sincerest form of flattery."
― Anna Godbersen, The Luxe
Yours Truly
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How Not To Get The Flu When You Don't Want The Shot
Influenza or "the flu", is a viral infection that is contagious and can spread easily. Typically, it affects the upper respiratory tract and causes coughing, chest congestion, sneezing, body aches, and pains, and is usually accompanied by a fever. Society has pushed the flu vaccine on the population for preventative measures for decades, but you can still get the flu even if vaccinated. Which is why I've created my how not to get the flu guide.
Viral infections can mutate, which makes it more difficult for modern medicine to keep up with the strains of influenza. By eating healthy, taking plenty of vitamin C, choice herbs, and exercising, you can keep your immune system healthy and ward off the flu.
If you do get the flu, here is important information on foods, herbals and other ways of prevention and immune system building you can do to stay healthy.
Measures To Take For Prevention
If family members are infected with Influenza, it would certainly benefit you to boost your own immune system, lest you yourself become infected. If your children or your spouse is coughing, sneezing, and running a temperature, you should wear a respirator mask while spending time with them.
Refrain from kissing, hugging, or any other sort of physical contact until the illness has run its course. Make sure their clothing, dishes and general area in the bedroom and office areas are also kept extra clean. If you are able to, always wipe areas down with bleach or wipes that are anti-bacterial. Opening windows for small time periods helps clear out potentially infected air in your home as well.
Avoid the following:
- Kissing
- Hugging
- Share food or drink
- Shake hands
- Any skin to skin contact
- Stand close to someone who's sneezing or coughing
- Touch surfaces that are contaminated
If you have an extra room, you may want to have that person in their own quarters until they start feeling better. And make sure to follow an even better diet, vitamins, hot teas, and make sure to get their temperature under control. The most important supplements are vitamin C several times a day (non-ascorbate kind, Esther C, 1,000 mg, 4-8 times a day).
Scrambled eggs, toast, homemade chicken noodle, hot lemon tea, and goldenseal 3 times a day in capsule form is my plan for combating the flu. But, elderberry is also great in place of Echinacea or Golden Seal. See my elderberry benefits article.
Ways to Boost Your Immune System Year Round: Foods, Vitamins, Herbs
Eating a healthy diet is important for maintaining weight, gaining lean muscle, and fighting off viruses. It's important so you are able to function and hopefully ward off deadly viruses without getting a flu shot.
Importance of Quality Good Food and the Immune System
Starting with diet is important, it is best to stay away from fried and greasy foods typically served on the fly. You want to stick to certain fruits, veggies, hard cheeses, and good fats and oils. Free range meats and eggs, wild caught fish, organic meats or grass-fed, are the items to read for on your foods.
Farmers markets locally are also perfect for the quality of organic foods. The kind of products found in food stores can be loaded with hormones, antibiotics, or sprayed with harsh chemicals, all contributing to immune system weakening. All of these GMO foods are not good for combating viruses and other infections and illness.
Foods Excellent for the Immune System:
- Free range eggs: great source of protein
- Non-hormone induced chicken
- Salmon, sardines – high in omega 3 fatty acids
- Avocados – high in fatty acids and protein
- Carrots – high in vitamin A
- Kale – high in zinc, C, antioxidants
- Broccoli – high in zinc
- Oranges, grapefruit – high in vitamin C
- Apples, bananas, blueberries – high in antioxidants, c and fiber
- Honey – antiviral
- Ginger – great for nausea and immune system
- Garlic – antiviral and antibacterial
- Onions – antibacterial
- Bone Broth – great for immune strength, muscles and joints (organic bone from a local butcher, boiled with water to make broth – can buy dehydrated packets online but they are expensive)
- Fruit popsicles
- Yogurt (plain or Greek)
- Vegetable juice
- Chicken soup
Good Fats You Should Be Eating for Immune Health
When your primary care doctor tells you to minimize carbs and eat more veggies, a lot of times they don't mention fats. There are foods high in bad fats – a lot of them. These foods are dangerous because they are saturated fats that can lead to a stroke. But, good fats, such as real blue cheese bits, quality bacon, or avocados are all examples of fats that do wonders for inflammation and to help the immune system stay strong and healthy.
Real butter (never margarine or oils filled with harmful chemical derivatives and potentially plastic), sharp hard cheese are also great fats you should be eating. A lot of country cooking uses straight lard for flavor and this is also another example. These fats are healthy and help organs gain strength. Be mindful of heavy fat intake if you are susceptible to gallbladder problems. Everything should be consumed in moderation, even 'good' foods.
Supplements for Immune Health
- Vitamin C (Esther C, non-ascorbate)
- Zinc
- Multivitamin – daily
- Magnesium – for muscles and joints
- L-Arginine (keeps circulation moving, improves cellular function)
- MSM – muscles and joints, also anti-inflammatory
- Potassium – provides support when sweating constantly
- Probiotics
Herbals That Help with Infections
- Echinacea – antibiotic, antiviral
- Elderberry – anti-viral, high level antioxidant, high in C
- Golden Seal – antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal
- Marijuana or Hemp oils, salves (if legal in your state)
- Olive Leaf – antifungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral
- Oregano – anti-viral, from the mint family
- Ashwagandha – Immune booster, anti-stress
The Importance of Exercising and the Immune System
If you're not a fan of exercising, that's understandable. However, keeping your joints, muscles, and weight healthy will keep your digestive system moving and more optimal for absorption of food and supplements.
Walking for at least 30 minutes a day for one to two miles can vastly improve your immune strength. It helps blood flow which leads to cellular rejuvenation. It keeps cells in your body healthy and strong.
If you are limited from certain medical conditions, make sure you are eating foods high in antioxidants and foods high in C and eating good fats. Also, if you aren't able to walk and are confined to a bed or chair and you are able: you can do leg raises and arm circles and other techniques.
Other Than Walking, Home Exercises:
- Stretches with bands
- Leg raises
- Arm circles
- Dumbbell exercises
- General body stretches
- Rowing machine
- Stationary bike
If you suffer from a chronic medical condition you can be more susceptible to the flu. Children who go to school are more susceptible as well as babies. Their immune systems are still in development, which makes it easier for them to get ill.
The elderly are most of the time on more medications and have various medical issues. They are weaker and also susceptible. Chronic conditions, especially any immune system and GI issues can acquire the flu easier as well. After all, if your gut health is poor, your immune system is also poor. Always keep your gut healthy!
Individuals Who Are More at Risk:
- Disabled
- Elderly
- Children
- Chronic Medical Conditions
- Immune System Disorders
IV Vitamin C for Infections
Vitamin C orally or in IV form can significantly boost the immune system in large amounts. In IV form it can combat infection even better. Many integrative doctors across our nation and around the globe practice this at their clinics. It has been used to help immune-compromised individuals with weak GI systems.
It helps fight inflammation, infection and is awesome because you're bypassing the GI tract and feeding the organs directly. Integrative MDs also usually add magnesium, calcium, b vitamins and other supplements as needed in the vitamin C IV bag mixture. This kind of therapy isn't just a celebrity fad for hangovers!
Conditions That Can Improve With IV C:
- Any Chronic Infection: Bacterial or Viral
- Lyme disease
- Sepsis
- Hepatitis
- Scurvy
- Cancer
- Chronic bladder infections
- Flu
- GI infections and inflammation
- Mononucleosis
- The list goes on…
Limiting Pharmaceutical Drugs and Recreational Drugs
The more pharmaceuticals you take the more your immune system is weakened. If you are on several for chronic conditions, consider other alternatives such as diet, and vitamin therapy. There has also been a link between too many antibiotics causing resistance to superbug infections and causing the immune system becoming too weak.
Also, exercising can improve a variety of cardiovascular and neurological conditions. Keeping a healthy diet and weight is essential for boosting immune health. The more your liver and pancreas have to work to adapt to the drugs, the weaker you are. The side effects are sometimes worse than the benefit compared to old fashioned healthy diet and moving your body for circulation and digestion purposes.
Street drugs; such as heroin, crack, cocaine, and meth destroy your immune system over time. This is why the majority of these people (if they don't die from being an addict, they die from a failing immune system. Pneumonia, C Difficile, skin lesions, GI conditions, and other deadly infections can happen when the drugs have worn out the immune system causing infections and inflammation to occur.
They are also risking infections from sharing needles and many get liver diseases and some HIV – the ultimate chronic immune system compromise.
Cannabis and the Immune System
Depending on the state you live in you might not be able to get marijuana. However, cannabis has another plant that's called hemp. Due to the US Farm Bill, there is leeway for states to produce and sell hemp CBD oil. In this oil mixture form, the hemp species of the cannabis plant can relieve stress, pain, anxiety, and can help you relax and improve your immune health faster – along with a good steady diet and exercise.
Hemp has minimal THC compared to marijuana, so the oil isn't going to make you feel high. The oil comes in varying tincture bottles and usually is in dosages from 600mg up to 3000mg, sometimes higher. The CBD bottles typically are between 30ml and 150mg, sometimes larger. It all depends on the scope of the company or local apothecary's capacity for making a product.
The flu is easy to get if you aren't careful about eating right, taking your vitamins, and having routine exercise. Eating good fats helps to build immune strength. Having less stress by using CBD products is also helpful to keep your system healthy. Make sure you limit the number of pharmaceuticals as these are harsh on the body. Trying to replace these with alternatives is best, but discuss any changes with your doctor.
If you suffer from health conditions already keeping your immune system healthy is going to be more of a job, however, you want to do what you are able to keep healthy other than monitoring your chronic conditions. Be cautious around people who already have the flu. You are able to control this more at home, rather than in the workplace. Maintaining healthy life choices will always benefit your immune health. Also, always be conscious of people who are sick and take precautions accordingly.
Author: Meredith Iager
Meredith has 13 years of writing experience online and in newspapers and studied journalism at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. Over the years, she has contributed entertainment articles and reviews to various sites including FrederickNewsPost.com and Fanbolt.com.
Since 2010, she has focused on AMA and integrative health and wellness content for AngiesList.com, SteadyContent.com, and a variety of private clients. She is an avid supporter of being prepared when SHTF and growing your own food, and is pro federal legalization of marijuana.
In addition to writing, she does transcription, researches on health constantly, and is an avid oil and acrylic painter. You can check out her paintings and older articles here: Meredith_A_Iager on HubPages | Follow Meredith on Instagram
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Methotrexate/Misoprostol Regimen
Mifepristone Versus Methotrexate Regimens
Misoprostol Alone
During the 1990s, when access to mifepristone was limited in the United States, researchers began to investigate the safety and efficacy of other medical abortion options. One of the main alternative regimens that emerged from this research was the combination of methotrexate and misoprostol.
Methotrexate is widely used in cancer chemotherapy and as treatment for autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Since 1982, the drug has been used off-label to treat ectopic pregnancy.55 By interfering with the growth of rapidly dividing cells, methotrexate impairs the development of placental trophoblast cells.56
Because of its mechanism of action and proven ability to treat ectopic gestations, researchers hypothesized that methotrexate, although not FDA-labeled for this use, might be an effective abortifacient.
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Methotrexate/Misoprostol Regimen
Medical abortion regimens involving methotrexate followed by misoprostol have been studied in a number of clinical trials. The first pilot study exploring the efficacy of methotrexate/misoprostol for medical abortion was conducted by Creinin and Darney57 in 1993. Four subjects at ≤ 56 days gestation received methotrexate 50 mg/m2 intramuscularly (IM) followed 72 hours later by oral misoprostol 600 µg, and none aborted.
In contrast, all six patients who received the same dose of methotrexate IM followed by 800 µg of vaginal misoprostol aborted without the need for surgical intervention. In 1995, Hausknecht58 reported the results from a study of 178 women with gestations of ≤ 63 days. The protocol was methotrexate 50 mg/m2 IM, followed 5 to 7 days later by 800 µg of misoprostol vaginally.
Patients who did not abort within a week received a second dose of misoprostol. This protocol resulted in a 96% rate of complete abortion (success rate) by day 14. In a multicenter study involving 300 women with pregnancies of ≤ 56 days gestation, Creinin and colleagues59 used a similar regimen except that a second dose of misoprostol was administered 24 hours after the first dose when needed. Success rates in this group were 92% at ≤ 42 days gestation, 89% at 43 to 49 days, and 82% at 50 to 56 days.
In addition to these reports, Carbonell and colleagues60 published findings on the effect of intramuscular methotrexate followed by premoistened misoprostol administered intravaginally every 48 hours for up to three doses by women at 63 days gestation or less.
Overall success rates were 92% to 93%, regardless of gestational age. A randomized trial by Creinin and colleagues61 designed to determine if efficacy is enhanced by wetting misoprostol tablets before insertion found no significant effect.
Research suggests that methotrexate is also effective when administered orally. Creinin and colleagues62 used oral methotrexate 50 mg followed by intravaginal misoprostol in 300 women at ≤ 49 days gestation with a success rate of 91%.
In a randomized trial, Carbonell and colleagues63 found that 25 mg of oral methotrexate was as effective as 50 mg when followed by premoistened vaginal misoprostol. As with the mifepristone/misoprostol regimens, bleeding, cramping, and gastrointestinal side effects were the most commonly reported adverse effects in studies of methotrexate/misoprostol.
Although the FDA has not approved the use of methotrexate followed by misoprostol for medical abortion, the available evidence supports the use of this regimen to terminate pregnancies that are ≤ 49 days in duration. Methotrexate doses of 50 mg/m2 IM or 25 mg to 50 mg PO followed 3 to 7 days later by vaginal misoprostol 800 µg have proven to be safe and effective. Efficacy of medical abortion with methotrexate/misoprostol decreases after 49 days gestation, but is still acceptable up to 56 days gestation.64 Click here to view Figure 10.
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Mifepristone Versus Methotrexate Regimens
In a prospective, randomized trial65 comparing the FDA-approved mifepristone/misoprostol regimen with the widely used methotrexate/misoprostol regimen of 50 mg/m2 of methotrexate IM followed 4 to 6 days later by 800 µg vaginal misoprostol in women whose pregnancies were ≤ 49 days gestation, the two methods achieved similar overall success rates with comparable side effects and complications. However, complete abortion occurred significantly more quickly in women using the mifepristone regimen. By day 8, 90.5% of women in the mifepristone group had had a complete abortion compared to 74.5% of women in the methotrexate group. The mean number of days from administration of the first medication until completion of the abortion was significantly lower in the mifepristone group compared to the methotrexate group (3.3 vs. 7.1, p < 0.001). Patient acceptability was slightly higher among women who had received mifepristone/misoprostol, although both methods were highly acceptable; 88.0% and 83.2% of women receiving mifepristone/misoprostol and methotrexate/misoprostol, respectively, indicated that they would choose the same method again (p = 0.03).
This study confirmed earlier conclusions regarding the relative efficacy and time to completion of mifepristone/misoprostol and methotrexate/misoprostol that were based on comparisons of studies of the two regimens.18, 1, 66, 67
Data from two medical abortion studies conducted by Schaff and colleagues 21,66 show higher complete abortion rates with mifepristone than with methotrexate (both combined with vaginal misoprostol) at week 1 (95% vs. 65%, respectively) and week 3 (96% vs. 90%, respectively) but comparable complete abortion rates at week 4 (96% vs. 94%, respectively). Click here to view Figure 11.
Three studies published by Creinin and colleagues59,61,62 provide additional confirmation about the rates of complete abortion at various intervals following methotrexate (IM or PO) and intravaginal misoprostol in women with pregnancies of ≤ 49 days gestation.
By day 14, between 68% and 80% of women had aborted, and success rates did not approach 90% until 4 weeks after receiving methotrexate. Thus, although overall efficacy is comparable, the time to expulsion can be much longer for some women with methotrexate/misoprostol compared to mifepristone/misoprostol.
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Misoprostol as a single-agent abortifacient is an important pharmacologic option because many countries do not have access to mifepristone or methotrexate. Investigations by Carbonell and colleagues68-70 in Cuba examined the use of misoprostol 800 µg alone, using the strategy of repeated intravaginal dosing with premoistened tablets at regular intervals. While this regimen was inconvenient, success rates were as high as 94% - comparable to standard regimens using mifepristone or methotrexate combined with misoprostol.
These impressive results were reproduced in a study by Jain and colleagues.71 Reported rates of side effects are generally higher, however, with these multidose misoprostol-only protocols than with regimens combining misoprostol with mifepristone.
Reported regimens differ with respect to several factors, including the intervals between doses (three to 48 hours), the time point for assessing the outcome (a few days to several weeks), and the gestational age (Table 9.3). These multiple variables make it difficult to determine the most effective regimen. When misoprostol is used alone, the oral route is less effective than the vaginal route.72 Vaginal doses of 800 µg misoprostol are usually repeated several times at intervals from three to 48 hours if abortion has not occurred. Typical success rates range from 85% to 95%, with continuing pregnancies occurring in about 4% to 10% of women. One review concluded that the evidence supported a recommendation of using misoprostol 800 µg vaginally every six, 12 or 24 hours for a maximum of three doses.73
Although the interval for vaginal administration, ranging in studies from three to 24 hours, may not be critical, a recent WHO trial showed that the interval did matter for sublingual administration, with three hours being more effective than 12 hours.74 Investigators recorded complete abortion rates after two weeks of follow-up for 431 (84%) women in the sublingual group and 434 (85%) women in the vaginal group when misoprostol 800 µg was given at three-hour intervals. However, complete abortion occurred in 399 (78%) and 425 (83%), respectively, when the dosing occurred at 12-hour intervals. The rate of continuing pregnancy also was significantly higher for the 12-hour interval as compared with the three-hour interval when using sublingual misoprostol (difference 4%, 95% CI 0.4, 6.8%, p=0.03) but not for vaginal dosing (difference 1%, 95% CI -1.5, 3.5%, p = 0.44). The sublingual route was associated with more frequent gastrointestinal side effects (such as nausea, vomiting, shivering, and hyperthermia) than vaginal administration. In this large study, the efficacy was noted to decrease with advancing gestation regardless of route of misoprostol. The risk of failure was twice as high for women at 8 to 9 weeks' gestation compared with those at 7 weeks' gestation or less. This finding is similar to those of previous studies using misoprostol-only regimens.75
Misoprostol as a single agent has been used for higher gestational ages. Two early studies by Carbonell reported success rates of 89% and 84% using repeated vaginal doses of 800 µg for women with pregnancies from 9 to 13 weeks' gestation.76, 77 A 2012 study by Rodriguez concluded that, where mifepristone is not available, misoprostol only is acceptable to women in order to have a non-surgical option.78
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ABOUT: It's 1969 and the civil rights movement is sending tremors through Pittsburgh's Hill District. At the center of the community is Memphis Lee's diner, slated to be demolished - a casualty of the city's renovation project. Confronted with a rapidly changing world, Memphis and his regular customers struggle to maintain their solidarity and sense of pride. From Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson comes this masterpiece about everyday lives in the shadow of great events, and of unsung citizens who are anything but ordinary. "Mr. Wilson's most adventurous and honest attempt to reveal the intimate heart of history." (New York Times)
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