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Talk about pleasant distractions. The short drive along Dutch Hill Road, on my way to work this past Wednesday at Skytop Lodge, was full of surprises.
Talk about pleasant distractions. The short drive along Dutch Hill Road, on my way to work this past Wednesday at Skytop Lodge, was full of surprises.
The moment I pulled onto Dutch Hill Road from Route 390, a fidgety red squirrel caught my attention as it darted across the road and scurried up a large Norway maple. Even though I had my camera and telephoto lens on standby, the furry little speedster dashed away, too quick for a photo.
Above the tree line were two American crows that recklessly chased an innocent turkey vulture across Skytop Lake. Perhaps the turkey vulture was not as innocent as one would think. As vultures and crows scavenge the same food items along roads and highways, it made sense that the crows did not welcome an additional dining partner.
Not to be outdone, farther up the road a velvety black squirrel was meddling in the manicured lawn of a homeowner, perhaps searching for an acorn it had buried last winter.
I grabbed the camera and positioned my long telephoto lens out the car window, only to scare the dickens out of the squirrel. Little did it know, I was shooting digital and not bullets. It quickly departed, leaving behind only a grin on my face.
Across from the residence were four whitetail deer feeding in a field, as well as a lone hen turkey. No time for a photo, as I wanted to scan a wooden picket fence farther down the road in hopes of photographing eastern bluebirds and tree swallows.
Before I got to the fence, a huge male wild turkey was strutting his stuff right in the middle of Dutch Hill Road. I quickly stopped the car and stretched partly out the window to capture a photo of the love-sick tom in full gobble. My antics scared the bluebirds from the fencepost, but that was all right by me.
I turned my car back to Leavitt Drive and was greeted by two eastern cottontail rabbits feeding on succulent grasses and clover on the golf course. Another nice photo taken, and away I go.
A flash of orange and black from the vivid plumage of a male Baltimore oriole swooping across the roadway and into a tall oak. It's amazing how something that colorful can disappear into a green, leafy canopy.
I proceeded to Skytop Lake to check for waterfowl and observed a family of Canada geese with Dad and Mom leading their single-file clutch of goslings.
Practically positioned in front of me and almost bypassed was a hen mallard guarding her clutch of recently hatched ducklings, all 10 sleepyheads daydreaming of dabbling. I took a few quick photos and headed up to the parking lot only to be alerted by fellow employee John Miller, who pointed his finger from the shuttle van toward a landscape boulder along the road.
There lay a cute newborn fawn peacefully sleeping alongside the rock. It was as conspicuous as can be, but undoubtedly at rest under the watchful eye of John and hundreds of animal-loving Skytop guests and staff.
Another quick photo taken, but a longer-lasting smile on my face.
I finally made it to the parking lot and was about to park my car if it weren't for a feathered-headed parking attendant. A male killdeer in his most raucous behavior made sure I did not drive near a reserved parking spot where his mate sat on a clutch of eggs. I easily discovered Mom on the gravel nest and used full-range telephoto for my final picture before going to work.
It was an amazing morning on the way to Skytop. Even more amazing was that all of these magical moments were seen within 15 minutes ... and I made it to work on time.
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1)proprii liberi carissimi cuique sunt.
2)erant duo filii Rheae Silviae, quorum alteri erat nomen romulus, alteri remus.
it is correct to translate ''quorum alteri'' with ''one of which''? or ''one of them'' wuold be better?
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The Globe has a little egg on their face today after running the story this morning that Theo Epstein got married at a Nathan's Hot Dog stand.
From TheBostonChannel.com (Website of WVCB Channel 5)
The Boston Globe had reported in Wednesday editions that Epstein's father, Leslie Epstein, confirmed his son married Marie Whitney in New York at the original Nathan's Famous hot dog stand, built in 1916.
However, the Globe later posted a correction on its Web site to say the wedding did not take place at Coney Island. It did not give any other details.
"Leslie Epstein meant it as a joke and we took it as being straightforward," said Globe Sports Editor Joe Sullivan.
To the paper's credit, they made the correction in the on-line article, and noted the correction at the bottom of the page – something I haven't seen them do before.
Gordon Edes – who wrote the original story, has a follow up on the Extra Bases blog where he says the "the tone of sincerity masked the gag."
Adrian Wojnarowski goes hard after Danny Ainge and the Celtics:
Three years ago this week, Jim O'Brien quit as the Boston Celtics' head coach. He was tired of watching Ainge disassemble a playoff team, replacing them with suspect young players and misfit parts. The Celtics president himself said that maybe the resignation was for the best because O'Brien and his staff "came in with a design to win every single basketball game."
The nerve, huh?
Amazingly, O'Brien didn't want to give minutes to the Celtics' genius No. 1 draft pick point guard, Marcus Banks. For some reason, O'Brien wasn't sold. And as Ainge himself said, maybe it was best to drop into the draft lottery than make the playoffs. After all, Dwight Howard was waiting there.
I just got around to reading the Mike Reiss column on Bill Belichick from Saturday.
Belichick talks about his situation, how the Krafts have been so supportive, that he likes his staff, his players, and he likes the challenge of short offseasons (because of longer playoff runs). He then says:
"When you have those things, it's hard not to feel good about what you're doing, and it's not hard to keep doing it. I love football and I love the area. The players, the organization, the support we get. I have a great relationship with the two [people] most important to me, Mr. Kraft and [vice president of player personnel] Scott Pioli. I think all the way around, all three of us have a good relationship with each other, very workable, respectfully and complementary. It starts there."
If you're a Patriots fan, you've got to be encouraged by this. The media – nationally mostly, but Felger and Borges as well – has had a field day in recent weeks trying to attach Belichick's name to future job openings with the Giants, and even the Texans. There has been speculation that the Krafts were uncomfortable with some of the headlines that have been generated around the coach and this could shorten his stay here. Some said that the Giants were Belichick's "dream job" based seemingly on nothing more than the fact that he had served as the defensive coordinator there during the 1980's.
I would like to think that the statements in this article would put an end to the speculation, at least for now, but we all know better. Since the contract details are not known for sure, the media will justify their continued rampant speculation on the future of the most successful coach in franchise history. But at least fans can take some comfort in the fact that the coach doesn't appear to be in a rush to go anywhere.
Bill Simmons reports from Radio Row at the Super Bowl.
Joe Sportsfan has their Super Bowl week edition of The Media Circus
The New York Times Co. said today that it has wrote down the value of the Boston Globe and Worcester Telegram & Gazette by $814 million.
Adam Kennedy of the Phoenix weighs in on the announcement.
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The Economic Downturn, Web 2.0, and You
Are you ready for the end of Web 2.0? The writing on the wall says that we're in for a possibly protracted economic slump, and online prophets like Gawker Media's Nick Denton is already preparing for a sharp downturn in online ad spending in 2009 ("...the environment next year will be bleak."). But a few layoffs at Valleywag don't begin to scratch the surface of what an ad slump could do to our beloved online lifestyles.
Here at AppScout, we focus on consumer apps and Web sites, the vast majority of which are free. Some, like Flickr, are free to casual users but make their money with paid pro or enterprise accounts. Others, like Twitter, have no real discernible way of making money, but survive by living off investor cash until they figure out a business model or get purchased. But the vast majority of the fun stuff we look at here at AppScout is free to users and paid for with advertising (heck, so is AppScout itself).
We've had the luxury of using these sites and services for free because there have been advertisers to pay their bills, but with online ad inventory at an all-time high, what's going to happen if demand softens? Denton isn't the only one who sees this comingI've spoken with several advertising and marketing people over the past few days who all say the same thing: ad/marketing budgets are among the first to get slashed by struggling companies.
Even more troubling, what happens when ad-supported startups can't get funding anymore because their revenue model is too risky? How many brilliant or cockamamie Web startups were fueled by the promise of ad dollars? Lots and lots and lots.
We all hate online ads--the banners, the pop-ups, the annoying prestitials, the video ads--but they really are the sunlight in our Web 2.0 ecosystem. Ad revenue lets bloggers blog, lets Meebo offer free Web-based IM, lets Last.FM/MySpace/iLike/imeem offer free music streaming, lets Revision3 and Mevio make cool video shows, lets Blip.TV make other cool video shows available, and on and on. And for every one of those marquee Web companies, there are dozens of smaller ones with a much slimmer chance of survival.
Broadcast radio and television long ago proved that you can make money giving your product away, and that an ad-supported model is tenable long-term, so this is by no means a permanent predicament. But in the short term, expect some belt-tightening, more closures and layoffs, and less innovation.
Or maybe the online ad market will be fine and this is all just Chicken-Little doomsaying.
(If you want to study up on the implications of a looming depression on the tech world, there are several good posts out there. Read venture capitalist Fred Wilson's and Jason Calcanis's take on how it could affect the startup world, and Wilson also writes here that free stuff will be fine. VC Kent Goldman says innovation will be stronger due to the fact that startups will fail faster. CrunchGear has a post about the downturn's possible effect on gadgetry.)


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On March 7 Canada's Honorable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued a statement on "Israeli Apartheid Week." This short and remarkably forthright statement makes a point or two we have made here many times, but it is rare to see a government official make them:
Like many Canadians I am concerned with the rise of anti-Israel activities on campuses across Canada, culminating in the so-called "Israeli Apartheid Week" (IAW), which is often promoted in a manner that disregards the rights and safety of Jewish students and professors.
Universities are meant to offer an environment in which academic discourse can take place freely. Jewish faculty and students have the right to engage in this debate without feeling the need to conceal their identity, or to self-censor.
The irony of this week cannot be overlooked. While singling out the only liberal democracy in the Middle East for condemnation, the organizers of IAW ignore Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad's brutal slaughter of his own people and the suppression of basic human rights in many countries around the globe.
Debate over Israeli policy is legitimate and encouraged through academic dialogue. However, there is a point at which well-intentioned debate is overrun by hatred and intolerance, creating a toxic environment that prevents meaningful dialogue on important issues from taking place.
The organizers of Israeli Apartheid Week use the cover of academic freedom to demonize and delegitimize the State of Israel. In reality, this week is nothing more than an unbalanced attempt to paint Israel and her supporters as racist. This week runs contrary to Canadian values of tolerance, mutual respect, and understanding.
As Minister for Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, I call on all Canadians to reject anti-Semitism and all forms of racism, discrimination and intolerance, which are unacceptable and completely contrary to Canada's fundamental values.
Thank you Minister Kenney.
Minister Kenney's statement shines a light on the appalling assault on Israel that is all the rage on college campuses around the world. To the irony that Minister Kenney notes let us add the irony that Israel's Arabs are afforded greater protection of their civil rights than the Arabs of any other Middle East country.
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We have a few new behind the scenes images from "Deathly Hallows: Part 2," which will be featured in the upcoming issue of Empire Magazine. They are of Voldemort and his Death Eaters standing on a ledge presumably outside of Hogwarts, and of Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) having fun between takes.
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YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — A court has sentenced a Muslim man to seven years in prison for an attempted rape that sparked Buddhist-led riots in a northwestern Myanmar town late last month.
Myint Aung, a legal official at the Kantbalu township court, says Hsan Min Oo was found guilty and sentenced Wednesday after a speedy trial.
Myint Aung says the defendant confessed to the crime and did not ask for a defense lawyer.
The Aug. 24 violence started after a crowd surrounded a police station in Htan Gone village, demanding that Hsan Min Oo be handed over.
When officers refused, the crowd rampaged, destroying 40 Muslim-owned shops and businesses and leaving hundreds of people homeless.
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No matter how hard we try to deny it, our past matters. Our past affects who we are as women today and it affects us in ways that we may not even realize. For example, the way your parents, the friends you chose, or your siblings treated you may very well be the way you treat yourself today. Think about the things that your inner critic says to you when you have just made a mistake. Does she say? no problem. Well do better next time. Or, does she berate you? Youre so stupid! I cant believe you did that! Whichever response is true for you, it came to you from someone else.
But just as we were taught to think and believe these things about ourselves, we can be taught to develop new ways of thinking and being. In order to know where we are going and what we want, we must understand where we came from and how we came to be. By examining the past, we can begin to celebrate our better selves and take control of our future. Stand up to your inner critic and take control of your past.
The first step in accepting and healing your past is to explore your childhood beliefs about relationships. Where did those beliefs come from? What kinds of messages were you given as a child about what a good relationship looked like? Perhaps you were one of the fortunate people whose parents remained loving and committed to one another throughout your young life. Or, perhaps you were like most people whose parent divorced when you were young, or simply chose to endure a loveless relationship for the sake of the children? And the damage that is done to our sense of selves can feel overwhelming in our adult lives.
Look at the ways in which you view relationships and love, this includes love of self and examine what was happening. For example, if someone you met recently decides not to contact you after your having spent time together, do you say to yourself why do I always get dumped? or Why do I always meet losers? What is wrong with me? Think back to how your parents taught you to deal with disappointment. Did they, in some way, make you feel as though you were personally responsible for the less-than-desired outcome? Perhaps it was in a subtle way, like saying to you that Maybe if you tried to look a bit prettier little (fill-in-the-name) would be more interested in talking to you. Sometimes we learn our relationship lessons by the way our parents talk to one another when they are angry. If a parent uses victim language (blaming themselves for the others behavior), or blames their spouse for all that is considered wrong in the relationship, we learn to speak to ourselves in much the same way when we become adults. Because, even though it may be painful, it is imperative to accept that despite our parents best intentions, they sometimes get things terribly wrong.
Now it is time for you to heal yourself and go face-to-face with your inner critic. Do not rush through this, take your time and examine all the elements of your past, good or bad, that keep you stuck in a relationship rut - even if that relationship is with yourself. Make a commitment to set aside some time to write in a journal or make a list of moments that became turning points in your beliefs about being single or being in a relationship. See if you can remember who it was whose voice is behind your negative self talk and work at ways of forgiving them. Ask yourself what it is you are punishing yourself over, and then find positive ways to let go. Let go of their voices, and then let go of your inner critic. Focus on creating a new way of seeing relationships and being a single woman. Create the kind of belief system you want in your adult life now. Be gentle, and go slowly and take your first baby steps into your future.


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Early tomorrow morning, I'm traveling to Amana, Iowa, with Christopher Schwarz, John Hoffman, Ty Black and Andrew Lunn for the May 24-25 HandWorks: Woodworking Tools and Traditions event. But first, I'm upending all the couch cushions, checking my old purses and scrabbling under the car seat to see how much loose change I can dig up. (The last time I did this, all told, I came up with almost $190 in change…mostly from the depths of my old purses – my couch and car aren't quite that messy. Quite.)
Exhibitors expected at the show are: Benchcrafted, Blue Spruce Toolworks, Blum Tool, Brese Plane, Brian Buckner (I'm quite excited to hear more about his planemaking future – rumor has it he may jump into the business full time; I don't have a web address for Brian, but you can read about him in this article on exotic infills), Bridge City Tool Works, Czeck Edge Hand Tool, Daed Toolworks, Elkhead Tools, George Walker Design, Hamilton Woodworks, J. (Jeff) Miller Handcrafted Furniture, Knew Concepts, Lie-Nielsen Toolworks, Lost Art Press, Andrew Lunn/Eccentric Toolworks, M.S. Bickford, Mike Siemsen's School of Woodworking, Old Street Tool (I'm also looking forward to catching up with Don McConnell and Larry Williams; they're not traveling much anymore, so this is a rare opportunity!), The Superior Works (though I'm not sure Patrick Leach is able to make it), Sauer & Steiner Toolworks, Scott Meek Woodworks, Tools for Working Wood, Veritas Tools, Vogt Toolworks and Don Williams.
In other words, it's pure hand-tool Mecca.
It's a great opportunity to talk with all the makers, try out their tools and hang out with like-minded folk (and their families – I hear many people are bringing kids and partners along). Plus, there's a special presentation by Don Williams, Chris and Narayan Nayar on their work for a forthcoming book on the H.O. Studley tool chest (Narayan says he's going to auction off the "woobies" they used to wipe down each tool as they were removed from the chest for photos. I don't believe him.)
Woodworking aside, Amana Colonies sounds like a cool place to visit; it's a national historic landmark comprised of seven villages settled in the mid 1800s by members of a German religious society; it functioned as a commune until 1935. Today, there are many craft shops, German restaurants, cheese makers (another reason I'm very much looking forward to it), wine makers, breweries…
I expect it will be a rollicking good time (assuming I survive the 8-hour trip there in a car with four men). I'll be sharing photos and stories on the blog, and no doubt I'll be tweeting pictures and pith (@1snugthejoiner and/or @pweditors) during the event.
HandWorks hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free (though donations will be accepted).
Hope to see you there!
p.s. If you can't make it to Amana – or even if you do make it to Amana – you'll be able to catch up with many of these fine folk at Woodworking in America (as well as other hand- and power-tool makers/manufacturers, plus learn from some of the best woodworking instructors in the business in the 50+ educational sessions). Registration is now open.


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7 rehabilitation techniques to improve outcomes in critical care patients
Critical care patients usually are not thought of as good candidates for physical rehabilitation. However, when rehabilitation techniques are incorporated into a treatment plan, outcomes can improve significantly. Such techniques can be used to control pain, promote healing and manage—and even prevent—complications from pneumonia, atelectasis, embolisms and pressure wounds.
Critically ill patients are often laterally recumbent for extended periods. In these cases, pneumonia, whether it is the primary disease process or secondary to aspiration, can be a fatal complication. These patients are also at risk for atelectasis, particularly if they have been physically restricted or unable to ventilate properly.
In critical care patients, breathing can also be compromised by trauma, pain, abdominal distention, pnuemothorax or hemothorax, pulmonary contusions, sedation from analgesia and severe metabolic derangements. Tidal volume, functional residual capacity and lung compliance may be reduced, causing decreased oxygen saturation and a slowdown of the healing process. Fortunately, patients at risk for these potentially life-threatening respiratory complications can be helped by rehabilitative chest physiotherapy techniques. Here are several effective physical rehabilitation techniques for use in critically ill patients.1. Encourage movement
Increasing the depth of breathing and stimulating a cough are the best ways to encourage clearing of thick mucoid secretions from the smaller airways. You can't ask an animal to do this, but you can encourage activities that require deeper and more frequent breathing. Both walking and standing exercises can strengthen the thoracic muscles and stimulate sympathetic activity, increasing ciliary motility and decreasing mucous viscosity.
Standing or walking can be beneficial even for patients unable to do so without assistance. Use slings or harnesses that allow for mobility in a safe environment. This activity should mobilize the secretions, stimulating a cough that moves the mucus from the smaller to the larger airways where it can be coughed out or swallowed.
2. Perform chest percussion or coupage
This is an extremely effective technique for stimulating a cough response. Use the percussive force of your hands, cupping and placing them on one side of the patient's chest. Begin at the caudal aspect of the lung fields and move cranially, gently striking the chest wall in a rhythmic fashion. Proper technique is much more important than force, which should be done based on the patient's comfort level. After standing or walking exercises, percussion or coupage generally is most productive.
3. Use vibration
Vibration can help patients mobilize secretions into the larger airways. To perform this technique, lock your arms, and use your hands to vibrate the chest wall as the patient is lying down and exhaling. Perform vibration during four to six consecutive breaths.
Note that both percussion or coupage and vibration are contraindicated in patients with rib fractures, chest tubes, severe chest pain, arrhythmias or platelet counts of < 30,000/µl and should not be done over open wounds. In cases in which you are unsuccessful at stimulating a cough through patient movement, percussion or coupage techniques or vibration, try applying gentle pressure to the area of the third tracheal ring.
4. Position the patient appropriately
Proper positioning of critical care patients is important to optimize oxygen exchange. Alternating right lateral, left lateral and sternal recumbency at least every four hours can decrease both the secretion buildup in the dependent lung field and the possibility of atelectasis. Consistent rotation of the lung fields also decreases the mismatch between the alveolar ventilation and pulmonary blood flow that can occur when the amount of blood in the dependent lung field increases but the lung can't expand enough to deliver well-oxygenated blood to the body.
Note, patients with severely compromised lung fields may be unable to tolerate a specific recumbent position for an extended period. Monitor them closely for increased respiratory rate and effort, and turn them to a position that allows for optimal gas exchange.
Animals that have experienced trauma to the musculoskeletal system from an accident or surgery also can benefit from rehabilitation techniques. Maintain the limbs and joints of these patients in a neutral position to avoid the muscle fiber loss that occurs faster if the muscles are shortened. Provide padding under and in between joints to maintain air circulation and prevent moisture buildup and pressure sores. Turn the patient every four hours, and place padded doughnuts around joints if the skin looks irritated. Employ standing or assisted-standing exercises to improve circulation, neuromuscular strength and proprioception.


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Well, well, well. Look who's leaving the Dakota for Soho.
Yoko Ono has leased 10,000 square feet along the cobblestone streets where she will exhibit her late husband's artwork for four days this weekend. 76 Wooster Street, a four-story brick building between Spring and Broome, will house Gimme Some Truth, a "visual tribute for John Lennon's 71st birthday," on view October 7-10.
The artwork for sale consists of lithographs, seriographs and copper etchings of the pen, pencil and Japanese sumi ink drawings of John Lennon, and each are "signed" in the Japanese tradition with Mr. Lennon's "chop," a personalized red stamp which in his case reads "Like a Cloud, Beautiful Sound." Also available are lithographs of some rare Bag One drawings, the portfolio of wedding drawings and controversial erotic works (some depicting himself and his wife), which Mr. Lennon gave Ms. Ono at their wedding.
The space at 76 Wooster, formerly used for manufacturing, is often leased short-term and is sometimes donated to high-profile tenants, although in this case Ms. Ono's Legacy Productions will pay $4,000. Owner John Pasquale, of PEP Realty, said the building and the neighborhood are full of history. The building has a pedigreed artistic past. "It formerly Grace Jones' restaurant, and reportedly it was a reclusive hideout of Andy Warhol years ago," Mr. Pasquale said.


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This study analyzes a dispute between Hart Enterprises Inc., a medical device manufacturer located north of Grand Rapids, and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The department alleges that Hart Enterprises' property contains a nearly one-acre wetland — an area that lies in the way of the company's proposed expansion of its parking lot. Because of the DEQ's ruling, the department expects the company to request a wetland permit — request that might be denied, or that might be granted only with significant conditions attached.
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In Matthew 5:3-12 we read the Beatitudes, which give a blueprint for Christian spirituality and therefore for the spirituality of being pro-life. In this and following columns, let's reflect on how each beatitude illumines and strengthens our pro-life commitment.
"Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs." When the Lord speaks about the poor in spirit, he is speaking about those for whom there is no help or hope but God Himself. God is the only hope for any of us. But when we have a lot of possessions, friends, and earthly protection, we are tempted to think that those are the things on which our spirits can ultimately rely. But that is an illusion. "Only in God be at rest, my soul; from him comes my help and salvation" (Psalm 62:1). Today, nobody is more unsafe and unprotected than the child in the womb. Their plight makes even God ask, "Can a mother forsake her child?" (Isaiah 49:15) Yet the psalmist declares, "Though father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me" (Psalm 27:10). The unborn are the poorest of the poor, and God calls us to acknowledge and bless them.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." We are blessed, indeed, if we mourn over our sins, and over the evils in the world, like the daily killing of children by abortion. When is the last time we shed tears over the shedding of blood, and wept for the lives of these babies killed and moms and dads wounded? Let us pray for the gift of those tears! Let us ask the Lord to give us a broken heart over abortion. That's where pro-life activism begins, because when our hearts are broken, they are humble. They are also open to the grace God wants to give us to do our part in ending this evil. And he will also give us comfort, as he brings justice to the earth.
"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." The meek person knows that God is the source of all he needs. Although he develops his human skills and asserts himself as necessary, the Lord's servant never believes he has to hurt another to get what he needs. The meek are strong and secure in their dependence on God. They will have a healthy ability to fight for their rights, but will not do so with an anxious need to dominate. In the Lord, they know they will inherit the earth.
The Culture of Death, on the contrary, is built on the idea that sometimes you have to do violence to advance your rights, your career, or your freedom. The violence of abortion is seen as a path to fulfillment.
We will continue our reflections on the Beatitudes in the next column. Meanwhile, those who want to nourish their pro-life spirituality with reflections like this for every day of the year can obtain my book Pro-life Reflections for Every Day at priestsforlife.org/store.


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Betty's Boulder
This is just up the hill from the Picnic Boulder. The following routes were climbed by Gavin Peckham and Nicky Swart on 25 April 2003. These lines are unbolted at this stage.
- 1. Doddle (07) *
Start on the uphill (Mooihoek) side of the boulder and doddle up the very easy, short slab on the left.
- 2. Amble (09) *
Climb the jugs on the very short arête just to the right of 'Doddle'.
- 3. Lithium (13) **
On the campsite side of the boulder the red rock is split by three recesses that diverge from a common start. Start under the central recess and then follow the recess on the left.
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Climb the central recess.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rodney Bartholomew of Indiana Tech has been named the NAIA National Division II Men's Basketball Player of the Week, the national office announced Tuesday. Bartholomew was selected based on his performances from Jan. 23 – 29 and was chosen out of a pool of conference/independent/unaffiliated groups.
Bartholomew, a native of Port Sulphur, La., continues to prove himself as one of the premier forwards, finishing the week averaging a double-double with 21.0 points and 14.5 rebounds. On the season, he leads the team with 13 double-doubles, including a 20-point and 15-rebound effort in the Warriors 57-47 win against then-No. 2 Davenport (Mich.). Bartholomew finished the contest against the Panthers an efficient 6-of-8 from the field and 8-of-10 at the free throw line. He concluded the week shooting 77.8 percent (14-of-18) from the floor and 73.7 percent (14-of-19) at the charity stripe
The 6-foot-8 senior ranks amongst the top 10 nationally in offensive rebounds per game (5.3), total rebounds per game (11.9), total rebounds (261), field goal percentage (60.8 percent) and defensive rebounds per game (6.6).
For a complete listing of all the national statistical leaders, click here.
The next Player of the Week announcement will be on Feb. 7.
Nominees: Cliff Warner, Dordt (Iowa); Taylor Stoutner, William Penn (Iowa); Matt Trimnell, Indiana East; Chris Jones, Central Christian (Kan.); Shannon Smith, Tennessee Wesleyan; Lee Griffin, Bethel (Kan.); Travis Burley, Jamestown (N.D.); Casper Hesseldal, Dickinson State (N.D.); Alif Bland, Roberts Wesleyan (N.Y.); Jordan Weidner, Indiana Wesleyan; Jonathan Dunn, Northwood (Fla.); Jordan Carter, Corban (Ore.); Kyle Sanders, Purdue North Central (Ind.); Travis Derochowski, Simpson (Calif.).
2011-12 Composite Award Winners (Schedule)
Week 1: Bobby Hunter, Oregon Tech
Week 2: Caleb Kennedy, Huntington (Ind.)
Week 3: Adam Herman, Concordia (Ore.)
Week 4: Alex Sylvester, Marian (Ind.)
Week 5: Rodney Bartholomew, Indiana Tech


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Firefox 3.5RC1 has been released. "Firefox 3.5 (Release Candidate) is based on the Gecko 1.9.1 rendering platform, which has been under development for the past year. Firefox 3.5 offers many changes over the previous version, supporting new web technologies, improving performance and ease of use, and adding new features for users."


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After reading about the implementation in different countries it looks like there may be a need for OLPC to send teachers to the OLPC's schools overseas, to assist with teacher training and working with students. I would be willing to go during the summer months when I am not teaching. I can volunteer my time and skills. OLPC would only need to provide transport to get me there and a place to stay, while I was there working- perhaps a host family or something like that. I am betting that we could find many teachers here in the US that have successfully used technology in the classroom who would be willing to donate 3-4 weeks of their time.
I remember taking Logo in college while I working toward my teaching certificate working in the field of Early Childhood Development. I remember the exact moment I "played " with Logo. Suddendly all that Math suff I passed in High School but had no real idea of what it ment-made sense. It was for me a life changing experience. I read everything I could about Dr. Seymour Papert In fact I have a little robot the using Logo type language to move around on the floor-and then I have my second graders program with logo. Adding a visual dimension to math makes a HUGe difference for many, many kids. That was in the 80's. I have been a teacher ever since-spending the last 10 years as an educational technology specialist. Most of my career has been teaching in a large city school district. I can assure you that the digital divide is real-access to information is critical for children to become successful.
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If absence makes the heart grow fonder, drivers will be fond of the 2013 Audi allroad, which returns to the market after a 7-year hiatus. The allroad is an elegant wagon that replaces the A4 Avant.
Audi is setting all kinds of sales records lately. And there's good reason: Audi vehicles are some of the purest, smoothest vehicles being manufactured today. The allroad features functionality and sophistication in a slightly larger package. The allroad is a half-inch wider and 2.3 inches taller than the A4 Avant, and it provides another inch and one-half of ground clearance.
The allroad, as evidenced by its name, is an off-road themed wagon, but practically speaking, we're not sure how many drivers will take the allroad to the deer camp. Audi's signature quattro permanent all-wheel drive is standard, but the allroad is really too nice to be getting scuffed up on old logging trails.
A 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 engine develops 211 horsepower and sends 258 lb.-ft. of twisting torque to an 8-speed automatic transmission with sport and manual shift modes, which gives the allroad great road manners and a smooth, responsive ride. The electronic speed-sensitive power steering is excellent, and the allroad handles cornering like a champ. Power from the engine develops instantly and stays strong and smooth throughout the gear range.
Inside, the 5-seat allroad has a standard panoramic sunroof that stretches back over the second row. Instrumentation via a controller knob with surrounding buttons requires a little study, but once you get used to the system, it seems intuitive enough.
The optional navigation system is terrific. It works on either a regular map, a 3D map or with Google Earth satellite imagery overlaid on the map. With the Google satellite imagery, the view is amazing; it seems like you're flying at 10,000 feet over the roadway. Drive by a Walmart and the nav screen even shows cars that were in the parking lot at the time the image was made. If you ever wondered what was on the other side of that tree line blocking your view from the road, the allroad nav system can show you. The system is part of Audi connect, the company's infotainment system.
Functionality is also premium with the allroad. The vehicle has 50 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded down and 27 cubic feet otherwise. With the vehicle's increased height, loading your stuff into the back is easy. An optional power tailgate makes it even easier.
Our test allroad with the premium plus optional package had three zones of climate control, a power tailgate, xenon headlights, rain and light sensors for wipers and headlights, a 12-way adjustable heated driver's seat, an 8-way adjustable heated passenger's seat, a 60/40 split folding rear seat, Sirius Satellite Radio, Bluetooth connectivity, parking sensors with a rearview camera, and an advanced key system with pushbutton start. Either aluminum or wood inlays are available. Other optional technology features include adaptive lighting, radar cruise control and active lane assist. A 505-watt Bang & Olufsen sound system is also available.
The 2013 allroad has a full complement of safety features and airbags including side curtains, but it has not yet been rated for safety by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The government's 5-Star Safety Ratings system gives the allroad four stars for front seat passengers and five stars for rear seat passengers in side crashes. Frontal crash tests have not yet been done.
Audi's been on a roll lately, and with the smooth and functional 2013 allroad, it looks like the roll should continue.
2013 Audi allroad
- Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4
- Transmission: Eight speed automatic with sport and manual shift modes
- Horsepower: 211
- Test model base price: $39,600
- As tested price: $47,395


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PARIS (January 23, 2013) – The World Federation of Exchanges' (WFE) annual survey of global markets found that while the global market capitalization increased 15.1% in 2012 , the volume of all products traded on WFE member exchanges fell significantly. According to worldwide statistics compiled by the WFE, the value of Electronic Order Book (EOB) share trading was down 22.5%, and the number of derivative contracts traded on-exchange decreased by 20%.
"We appreciate our members' commitment to helping us compile our Annual Market Statistics, as we believe it is important to offer a true, objective picture of the current state of on-exchange trading worldwide," said Hüseyin Erkan, CEO of the WFE. "Our 2012 Global Market Highlights offers the most comprehensive series of data covering a large range of exchanges' activities, allowing for a more detailed approach of markets."
According to the WFE figures, which are gathered from WFE member exchanges, the number of listed companies remained stable in 2012, while both ETFs and securities derivatives increased their listings. Specific 2012 highlights from WFE are as follows:
Equity Markets
In 2012, the WFE global market capitalization increased by 15% reaching US$54 trillion, getting back to its end-of 2010 level. The best performance was observed in the Americas (+17.2%) followed by Asia-Pacific (+15.4%) and Europe Africa Middle East (EAME) (+11.6%). In the Americas, the growth was primarily driven by the U.S. exchanges that increased 19%.
Despite the good performance of market capitalization in 2012, all regions were affected by a drop in EOB turnover value: EAME (-24.1%), Americas (-23.3%) and Asia Pacific (-20%).
The number of EOB trades totaled 9.7 billion, down 14.3% from the previous year, while the average transaction size increased slightly from $US 8,100 to $US 8,300.
For the first time since 2004, the number of on-exchange equity derivatives contracts traded in 2012 decreased by 20.4% to 14.9 billion.
The drop in equity derivatives (-21%) mirrors the decline in the value of cash equities and is probably explained by the significant decrease in volatility observed in 2012 .
The volume of Interest Rate options and futures traded also decreased significantly (-17%). Factors generically seen as unfavorable for interest rates derivatives (low interest rates environments, no economic growth and credit expansion) continue to prevail in certain regions and could explain that trend.
Bonds, ETFs and Securitized Derivatives
After two years of a significant increase, bond trading on exchanges also declined in 2012, down 20% to $US26.1 trillion.
The 2012 ETF turnover value was $US 7.3 trillion (-31.6%) a sharp decrease from the turnover realized in 2011, primarily due to the U.S. performance. However, the number of listings continued to grow, with 7,721 (+12%).
While listings of securitized derivatives continued to grow, increasing 16.2%, the overall volumes declined sharply, down -43.3% to 652 billion.


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Rye Junior High principal faces DWI chargeBy GRETYL MACALASTER
Union Leader Correspondent
December 03. 2012 10:47PM
RYE - SAU 50 Superintendent George Cushing is standing behind Rye Junior High School Principal Chris Pollet, who is fighting a drunk driving charge.
According to a state police arrest log, Pollet, 46, of Stratham was arrested and charged Nov. 21 around 5:21 p.m. on Route 16 in Rochester.
Cushing said Pollet was involved in an accident when he swerved to avoid another vehicle and was later treated at a hospital for head trauma, acute cervical strain and chemical burns from a deployed airbag. It was later determined that Pollet suffered a concussion, Cushing said.
He said Pollet is recovering and has returned to school on a reduced schedule
"He hasn't had his day (in court) to answer the charges yet," Cushing said. "He is denying it and he has not been convicted of anything."
Calls to Pollet and his Portsmouth lawyer, Sven Wiberg, were not returned Monday.
Pollet was hired to take the helm at Rye Junior High School in 2007 after serving in the Oyster River School District for many years.
"He has been a very dependable employee and leader and I expect that to continue," Cushing said, adding that he had "a lot of faith" in his principal.
Cushing said Pollet has been up front with parents and school officials about what happened.
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Great Wolf Lodge strives to constantly add new venues and forms of entertainment at all of our resorts. This year, in addition to providing new attractions and amenities, we have focused on enhancing the guest experience. Most recently, several of the Great Wolf Lodge properties focused on one of our most popular entertainment outlets – the Northern Lights Arcade.
With the addition of the new games for all ages and skill levels, families can now use the latest technology in hands-on gaming—PawPoints! Instead of purchasing tokens to activate the arcade games, families can load their PawPoints cards, again and again, and enjoy hours of fun. The cards are reusable and save your points, too. So if you don't win enough tickets to earn the prize you really want, save your PawPoints card bring it back with you to reload, reuse and redeem during your next visit. Another cool benefit of the PawPoint card? You can enter all of your earned tickets, and store your total on the card. No need to keep each individual ticket—the card makes ticket total storage easy.
For our guests who just can't get enough of the arcade—or want to visit after the waterpark closes so they can maximize splishes and splashes—we have added hours of operation to the Northern Lights.
In addition to the many new games and prize-winning opportunities, the overall look and feel of the arcades has changed drastically. From vibrant carpet to brightly painted walls, the arcades truly reflect the family fun atmosphere our Great Wolf Lodge resorts are known for.
Currently, the Northern Lights renovations are complete at the Grapevine Lodge and Kansas City Lodge. This month, the lodges in Williamsburg, Sandusky and Pocono Mountains will receive their gaming facelift and our remaining resorts will be complete by the end of the year.
Has your family challenged each other to a game of Skeeball recently? Do you have a favorite game? What do you think of the Northern Lights arcade? I hope you enjoy these changes as much as I do, as we continue to find ways to enhance your guest experience at each of our Great Wolf Lodge resorts.


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ORLANDO (November 10, 2012) – Dual income households are comprising a greater portion of the housing market and helping sales recover, according to an annual study released today.
The 2012 National Association of Realtors® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers continues a long-running series of large national NAR surveys evaluating the demographics, preferences, motivations, plans and experiences of recent home buyers and sellers. The responses are heavily representative of owner-occupants and do not include most investors.
Sixty-five percent of all buyers are married couples, 16 percent are single women, 9 percent single men, 8 percent unmarried couples and 2 percent other; percentages of single buyers were slightly higher in 2011. However, just two years ago, 58 percent of buyers were married, 20 percent were single women, 12 percent single men and 7 percent unmarried couples; the overall market share of single buyers declined a total of 7 percentage points over the past two years. Before 2010, the market shares moved within a very narrow range, generally a percentage point or two.
Paul Bishop, NAR vice president of research, said the study is painting a clearer picture of the impact of mortgage limitations. "We've known for some time that stringent mortgage credit standards have been holding back home sales, but these findings show single buyers have been hurt the most over the past two years. Total home sales would be 10 to 15 percent higher without these unnecessary headwinds," he said.
"The continued growth in married couples as single buyers shrink demonstrates that households with dual incomes are more successful in obtaining a mortgage. However, given the historically favorable housing affordability conditions, most single-income buyers could also purchase a home and stay well within their means, if lending requirements were more sensible," Bishop said.
First-time home buyers* edged up to a 39 percent market share in the past year from 37 percent in the 2011 study. Long-term survey averages show that four out of 10 buyers are typically first-time buyers, who are critical to a housing recovery because they help existing home owners to sell and make a trade.
The study shows the median age of first-time buyers was 31 and the median income was $61,800. The typical first-time buyer purchased a 1,600 square-foot home costing $154,100, while the typical repeat buyer was 51 years old and earned $93,100. Repeat buyers purchased a median 2,100-square foot home costing $220,000.
The median downpayment for all home buyers was 9 percent, ranging from 4 percent for first-time buyers to 13 percent for repeat buyers. "First-time buyers historically make small downpayments, but repeat buyers like to put down 20 percent if they can to avoid paying mortgage insurance," Bishop said. "The general loss in home value since the peak of the housing boom means many repeat buyers in recent years had to make smaller downpayments. Fortunately, prices have turned up this year and are showing sustained increases, so we're on the road to a recovery in home equity."
First-time buyers who financed their purchase used a variety of resources for the downpayment: 76 percent tapped into savings; 24 percent received a gift from a friend or relative, typically from their parents; and 6 percent received a loan from a relative or friend. Eleven percent tapped into a 401(k) fund, and 6 percent sold stocks or bonds. Ninety-three percent of entry-level buyers chose a fixed-rate mortgage.
Forty-six percent of first-time buyers financed with a low-downpayment FHA mortgage, and 10 percent used the VA loan program with no downpayment requirements. Forty-two percent cut spending on luxury items to buy their first home, 35 percent cut spending on entertainment and 27 percent cut spending on clothes.
Seventy-eight percent of recent home buyers said their home is a good investment, and 46 percent believe it's better than stocks; 92 percent were satisfied with the buying process.
The typical buyer began their home search online and then contacted a real estate agent. Buyers who used an agent searched a median of 12 weeks and visited 10 homes, down from 12 homes in 2011. "The decline in the number of homes visited reflects a tighter inventory environment that became more pronounced during the second half of the survey period," Bishop explained. "It makes sense that buyers are seeing fewer homes in the current market."
Buyers use a wide variety of resources in searching for a home. Top results show 90 percent use the Internet, 87 percent use real estate agents, 53 percent yard signs, 45 percent attend open houses and 27 percent review print or newspaper ads.
When buyers were asked where they first learned about the home they purchased, 42 percent said the Internet; 34 percent from a real estate agent; 10 percent a yard sign or open house; 6 percent from a friend, neighbor or relative; 5 percent home builders; 2 percent directly from the seller; 1 percent a print or newspaper ad; and less than 1 percent from other sources.
Ninety-one percent of home buyers who used the Internet to search for a home purchased through a real estate agent, as did 71 percent of non-Internet users, who were more likely to purchase directly from a builder or from an owner they already knew in a private transaction.
Local metropolitan multiple listing service websites were the most popular Internet resource, used by 54 percent of buyers; followed by Realtor.com, 51 percent; real estate agent websites, 47 percent; real estate company sites, 39 percent; other websites with real estate listings, 27 percent; search engines, 19 percent; mobile or tablet apps, and for-sale-by-owner sites, 13 percent each; mobile or tablet websites, 12 percent; and mobile or tablet search engine, 11 percent; other categories were notably smaller.
While sellers had been in their previous home for a median of nine years, first-time buyers plan to stay for 10 years and repeat buyers plan to hold their property for 15 years.
The biggest factors influencing neighborhood choice were quality of the neighborhood, cited by 61 percent of buyers; convenience to jobs, 43 percent; overall affordability of homes, 39 percent; and convenience to family and friends, 35 percent. Other factors with relatively high responses include neighborhood design and convenience to shopping, 26 percent each; quality of the school district, 25 percent; convenience to schools, 22 percent; and convenience to entertainment or leisure activities, 19 percent.
Commuting costs continue to factor strongly in decisions regarding location, with 75 percent of buyers saying transportation costs were important.
Seventy-nine percent of respondents purchased a detached single-family home, 8 percent a condo, 6 percent a townhouse or rowhouse, and 7 percent some other kind of housing. The typical home had three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Fifty-one percent of homes purchased by all buyers were in a suburb or subdivision, 18 percent in a small town, 17 percent were in an urban area, 12 percent in a rural area and 3 percent in a resort or recreation area. The median distance from the previous residence was 11 miles.
Eighty-nine percent of respondents used real estate agents and brokers to purchase a home, 6 percent purchased directly from a builder and 5 percent directly from the previous owner; 59 percent of buyers working with real estate professionals had a buyer representative arrangement.
The biggest reason people buy a home is the simple desire to own a home of their own, cited by 30 percent of respondents, including 60 percent of first-time buyers. The next biggest reasons for buying were desire for a larger home, cited by 11 percent of respondents; a job-related move, 9 percent; a change in family situation, 8 percent; and the affordability of homes, 7 percent.
Fifteen percent of respondents currently own two homes, and an additional 5 percent own three or more properties.
The typical home seller was 53 years old and their income was $95,400. Sellers moved a median distance of 19 miles and their home was on the market for 11 weeks. Forty-six percent moved to a larger home, 29 percent bought a comparably sized home and 25 percent downsized.
Twelve percent of sellers do not plan to sell their previous home, and 6 percent said their home has not yet sold but they're currently renting to others.
The typical seller, who purchased a home nine years earlier, realized a median equity gain of $20,000, a 12 percent increase over the original purchase price, while sellers who were in their homes for 11 to 15 years saw a median gain of $54,000, or 31 percent.
Sellers typically found a real estate agent through a referral by a friend, neighbor or relative, or used the agent in a previous transaction; 84 percent are likely to use the agent again or recommend to others.
Like sellers, buyers most commonly choose an agent based on a referral, with trustworthiness and reputation being the most important factors; two out of thee buyers interviewed only one agent. Eighty-nine percent of buyers are likely to use the same agent again or recommend to others.
Of sellers working with real estate agents, the study found that 80 percent used full-service brokerage, in which agents provide a broad range of services and manage most of the aspects of selling a home. Eight percent of sellers chose limited services, which may include discount brokerage, and 12 percent used minimal service, such as simply listing a property on a multiple listing service.
Realtors® provide all of these types of services, as do non-member agents and brokers, with similar findings for each year since questions about brokerage services were added in 2006.
For-sale-by-owner transactions accounted for 9 percent of sales, matching the record-low set in 2010 and down from 10 percent in last year's study, well below the record high of 20 percent set in 1987. The share of homes sold without professional representation has trended lower since last reaching a cyclical peak, which was 18 percent in 1997.
Many FSBO properties are not sold on the open market. Factoring out private sales between parties who knew each other in advance, the actual number of homes sold on the open market without professional assistance was 6 percent.
"An interesting finding is that when asked about the reason for selling, 20 percent of FSBOs said they had been contacted directly by a buyer, up from 15 percent in the 2010 study," Bishop said. "This is another indication of the tight inventory situation that is developing in various parts of the country, notably in the West."
The median transaction price for sellers who used an agent was $215,000, well above the $174,900 median for a home sold directly by an owner, but there were differences in the findings. The median income of unassisted sellers was $80,400, in contrast with $97,600 for agent-assisted sellers. Unassisted sellers were much more likely to be selling a smaller home, and they were more likely to be in an urban or central city area, all suggesting a lower home value.
The most difficult tasks reported by unrepresented sellers are understanding and completing paperwork, getting the right price, and preparing or fixing up the home for sale.
NAR mailed an eight-page questionnaire in July 2012 to a national sample of 93,502 home buyers and sellers who purchased their homes between July 2011 and June 2012, according to county records and using the Tailored Survey Design Method. It generated 8,501 usable responses; the adjusted response rate was 9.1 percent. All information is characteristic of the 12-month period ending in June 2012 with the exception of income data, which are for 2011. Because of rounding and omissions for space, percentage distributions for some findings may not add up to 100 percent.
The 2012 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers can be ordered by calling 800-874-6500, or online at www.nar.realtor/prodser.nsf/Research. The study costs $19.95 for NAR members and $149.95 for non-members.
The National Association of Realtors®, "The Voice for Real Estate," is America's largest trade association, representing 1 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.
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*Survey results largely represent owner-occupants and differ from separately reported monthly findings from NAR's Realtors® Confidence Index, which include all types of buyers. Investors are under-represented in this annual study because survey questionnaires are mailed to the addresses of the property purchased and generally are not returned by absentee owners. Results include both new and existing homes.


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Sunday, September 11, 2016
Skin Cancer
How Often Should I Go For Check-Ups?
Once diagnosed with skin cancer, how often should you go for check-ups with your doctor?
This depends on many things including:
- Type of skin cancer
- How advanced the skin cancer was
- How many other skin cancers you have had in the past
- If you take medications that interfere with your immune system (people who have had transplants)
For someone who is otherwise healthy and is diagnosed with a basal cell carcinoma or a squamous cell carcinoma generally you would see a dermatologist for a complete exam every 6 months. If after a couple of years you have not developed any new tumors you may be seen every year.
For someone who has melanoma it will depend on how severe the melanoma was. In general, people with melanoma are seen every 3 to 6 months for complete skin exam.
Jeremy S Bordeaux, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
School of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University


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Established in the spring of 2004 as the Marquette Institute for Transnational Justice and renamed in December 2007, the Center for Transnational Justice seeks to facilitate greater understanding of the challenges and paths to achieving transnational justice. Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit institution with a global reach, committed to intellectual inquiry incorporating diverse faith-based and secular traditions to gain insights into how best to serve others. The Center for Transnational Justice builds on this tradition by organizing scholarly conferences and speaker series, and providing seed money and multidisciplinary networking opportunities for faculty and student research. The institute also works with departments and other institutes and centers at the university to facilitate course development.
Center for Transnational Justice
What began as a single student internship in 1984 has developed into a permanent Marquette University presence in Washington, D.C. The Aspin Center is now a nationally recognized educational program making real contributions to our nation's political process.
The Les Aspin Center's mission is to prepare young people to serve the public effectively and ethically and to provide opportunities to enhance public policy awareness through educational programs. In terms of international arena, the Center also promotes mutual understanding between the United States and other countries through international exchanges.