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Hello everyone. I had stereotactic radiation done yesterday, hopefully took care of the met in my brain. As for the ones in my lungs, liver, chest and back, I will be starting IL-2 on monday. I'm a little scared, a little nervous, with all the possible side effects, but have got my hopes up for the possible help it may bring. Has anyone here had a positive experience with IL-2? Any recommendations or tips I might benefit from? How about nutrition while on it? I've seen the operationsunshield website, but would appreciate any other opinions or stories. Thank you. Oh and on a lighter note, I got married 2 days ago, she looked beautiful, and we're moving into our own place this weekend. It will be nice to arrive to a new home after the hospital stay. :)
Re: IL2 success stories?(8/28/2010 - 11:06am)
Kevin - I haven't done IL-2, but I know others will respond. Congrats on your recent marriage - the picture is beautiful! Sending you all sorts of positive thoughts, prayers, what ever else you need as you start IL-2 on Monday. Please keep us updated on your progress if you feel like it. Fen
Re: IL2 success stories?(8/28/2010 - 11:30am)
Hi Kevin,
Congrats on you marriage. You married a special women to support you through these difficult times. I am sure you are happy about your brain radiation behind you.
How many brain radiation treatments are you having?
Could you describe the treatment & side effects of your brain radiation. When will you know if the treatment was successful & brai met gone?
Good Lucj with IL2...you are young & will do well with a positive attitude.
Re: IL2 success stories?(8/28/2010 - 12:57pm)
Wow Kevin, you did great.
I am claustrophic & do not like thing over my face. Is the mask tight on your face....was it hard to breathe??? Did they strap you down so that you could not move???
My worse fear is to get brain mets & need this procedure. Thanks you for replying to my questionsthat I am asking because it does help.
Re: IL2 success stories?(8/28/2010 - 2:54pm)
Hi Kevin, here's some ideas for IL-2. I'm a 59-bag veteran. I'm 35 so I have a good "young person's" perspective.
First, is your beautiful new wife staying at the hospital with you? I found it enormously helpful to have my husband around both for the mental and emotional support of just being there, and for practical things. It's tough to get out of bed and move around with the IVs, so it's nice to say "honey, can you bring my some water/my toothbrush/a book/change the DVD?" Also, when I was throwing up, which I did a lot, it was great to have him there to bring me tissues, a fresh empty basin, etc. He was able to be much, much more responsive than the nurses because he was always there.
For nutrition...I got very nauseated and couldn't eat much at all, regardless of how much antinausea meds they gave me. Maybe you'll do better. Plan on losing 5 lbs body mass and gaining 25-30 lb water weight. The couple of things I could reliably eat were canned peaches, popsicles, flat ginger ale, and oyster crackers (you know, the little round mini saltines). Look for the brand of ginger ale made with real ginger; it helps a little with the nausea.
Wear sweats to the hospital because you won't fit in any clothes when you go home. If you happen to have too-big shoes, wear those too, because your feet will be swollen when you leave. (I pulled the orthotics out of my running shoes and that left enough extra room to cram my feet in.) It's summer now in the US, so sandals would work too. It was winter when I went.
Make sure you have good lip balm for your time in the hospital. Wet wipes are nice because they don't typically let you shower, and sponge baths aren't all that much help. Body lotion - I used it some while in the hospital, but used gallons once i got home. Have your wife go find you some heavy-duty stuff that doesn't smell too girly. Also, I know it's not manly, but really consider the Dove Sensitive Skin body wash for your showers once you get home. IL-2 really screws with your skin, and the more gentle and moisturizing your shower stuff, the better.
Bring brainless stuff to do in the hospital. Easy books (I read some Harry Potter until the longer books towards the end of the series got too heavy) or DVDs (Alf sitcom, anyone?!) are nice. Bring your own pillow if you can.
Once you get home - take it easy, the water will come off in a few days, and you won't feel so bad. My pattern was one week in the hospital, one week recuperating at home, one week feeling good, including some running & biking to work out, back in the hospital for a week, another recuperation week, and then 3-4 weeks feeling good before starting the next cycle. The thing about IL-2 is...it hits you like a mack truck, but you do feel better relatively fast.
OK, this is getting long. Stay optimistic and fight hard.
KatyWI, stage IV NED 4 months
Just keep going!
Re: IL2 success stories?(8/29/2010 - 1:19pm)
Hi Kevin....
Glad to hear your you are progressing on to IL-2. It's a butt kicker, but if you are blessed for it to be your silver bullet, it a home run!
I had mets to both lungs, Stage 4 M1B, tolerated 57 bags in 2007-2008. Glad to hear you checked out Jane's Operation Sun Shield site for info.
In truth, the first week was the easiest. I was able to sip tea, or soda.....and an occasional bite or 2 of food. The CLS, retention of extracellular fluid was very uncomfortable. Ask, insist, for LASIX prior to D/C and a prescription to take at home. Also, many develop hives by the end of the week, keep benadryl handy. This can be a medical emergency. The hives were generalized but most often they were facial involving my lips and tongue.
Itching and dry, peeling skin will be a problem.....this is generally viewed as a good reaction to IL-2. The only thing that helped me was Burt's Bees Balm Cream. BE VERY CAREFUL...in putting anything on your skin....do a TEST patch first to see if you can tolerate it.
I showered everyday....if I was alert enough...QUICK, tepid showers, no soap....you don't need to dry out your skin further!.....just use more deodorant....
I also had my husband or dear friends with me around the clock. I had times of alertness.....most of the time I didn't know what planet I was on...I was not able to read, watch TV, play games/cards....I was wasted week number 2 on.
Insomnia and hallucinations were also a problem. BUT I knew i was going to hallucinate and was NOT afraid...I was able to rationalize what was happening. Having a companion is helpful.
If I can be of any assistance, please contact me. 757.482.7798...I am home today.
Best to you....Time to slay dragons! Keep focused running your race....eyes on the finish line....Running this race to WIN~! ANd congrats on your wedding!
Debbie Stage 4 NED
Re: IL2 success stories?(8/29/2010 - 8:55pm)
Congratulations on your marraige. I posted before that my husband did IL-2 and surgery, he is 13 months NED. I stayed with my husband every night. The nurses are not always there when you need them. I got him warm blankets when he got the chills, I even wrapped warm blankets around his head and brought an electric blanket. I also asked for meds on his behalf and got him water constantly. I made him walk around the hospital floor it seemed to help keep him going. I don't think laying in the bed for a week is a good idea, plus I think the walking helps with keeping the circulation and urination. I know too much info, but they will monitor your urine and will not let you do the next dose if you don't keep urinating so it's important, because you want a lot of doses your first round. I also called Debbie from VA who is a blessing. This is tough treatment but he was 41 at the time and he is 44 now so if he can it do you can to. I also brought funny movies to watch to try and keep his mind off of it. Sometimes laughing is the best medicine. My husband really had a positive attitude through the IL-2. He kept saying to me it's going to work don't worry. I know people always say stay positive, but I think there is something to it. Good luck and we will send positive thoughts and prayers your way.
Re: IL2 success stories?(9/4/2010 - 2:10pm)
Hey Kevin,
My name is Chris and my wife Melissa is currently at Stage IVc.
I was hanging in my wife's hospital room last night and this was just to much of a coincidence to ignore. She started IL2 on Tue in San Diego also and was having a rough day yesterday. We have not done much internet research because we were afraid and figured just tackle the IL-2 blindly. My first search, last night brought me to your post! I couldn't believe it. She started the day after you and it helped her to know that she wasn't the only young person that was going through the same challenges. Her 32 Birthday is on the 4th and we hope to be home for it. I know you are doing/did great and wish you well on your next round; mentally we will be right there with you. I wish the best for you and your wife. Married life is awesome, we love every day of it even after 4 years! Enjoy your weekend.
Re: IL2 success stories?(9/6/2010 - 3:01pm)
hey kevin, thanks for updating. I was wondering how your first week went.
I hope Melissa did well with her first week too.
Good luck to both of you!d
dian in spokane
Re: IL2 success stories?(9/7/2010 - 12:19am)
We were at Thorton. Room 221. We also were suggested to meet but really didn't know how to facilitate that with the patient privacy thing. She is having some weird side effects since she has been home also. Our last night in the hospital was really long. They need to hook her up to some oxogen and give her inhalers to help her breath. She did all 14 doses. Last night she was having bad insomnia and mild hallucinations which was not the case in the hospital. Her heart rate is still really high which I think why see is having trouble sleeping. She seems better tonight.
I heard your wife was inquiring about parking. I spoke with a few people and figured out a good way to do it. It you buy a pass in the morning (get it from the machine that's in the trailer near the back of the parking lot, just lift up the cover, they don't lock it for this reason)and you can show that pass for INs and outs all day. It will say it expires at 11pm but is good for all night also. $3 a day works for me! I was leaving 2 times a day to let our dogs out.
Hang in there, and we will be back in the hospital starting next Monday. We are definitely here if you would like to talk also. Melissa just added "Enjoy your week off!"
Re: IL2 success stories?(9/4/2010 - 4:56pm)
Hi Kevin
i don't have any advice on IL2 just wanted to congratulate you on your marriage and tell you that you will get through this and you are not alone, there are a lot of us in your corner.
best wishes
Re: IL2 success stories?(9/6/2010 - 5:56pm)
Best wishes to you, Kevin. I had a complete response to IL-2 back in 1992 and have been well ever since. As others have said, it's not easy, but I'd certainly do it again.
Re: IL2 success stories?(9/28/2010 - 9:34pm)
Hello. How is the IL-2 going for you? I hope well. MY brother is also in San Diego at the Naval Hospital. All of our family is on the east coast. VA/PA/NY and he has no one there with him. He has recently been diagnosed with melanoma and it is all happening and spreading so fast. They plan to begin treatment with IL-2 very soon. I was wondering if you could give me any suggestions or any positive remarks to give to him and to prepare him for what he is about to go through. He really needs a support system closer to him. Take Care
Re: IL2 success stories?(9/29/2010 - 7:18pm)
Hi Kevin,
I just wanted to wish you and your wife congratulations. Good luck to you, hang in there! I'm happy to hear you are feeling better.


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Home to dozens of Va. antique dealers for generations destroyed by fire
They streamed into the parking lot of the Mount Vernon Antique Center to stop and to say goodbye to an old friend.
Danny Merenda says, "It is truly a sad loss to the community."
Merenda first came to this business when he was only four years old. He says anyone who lived or worked in this part of Fairfax County off Route 1 for last couple generations knew about this beloved business: a relic lost the night prior to a towering fire.
"I didn't know until I drove by and I was just stunned," says Merenda.
Christmas night flames engulfed and destroyed a business home to around 30 antique dealers including Janet Moffitt.
"There were lots of treasures in this building and it had been here for decades," says Moffitt.
Moffitt owns AntiquesWorth. She enjoyed selling furniture and art. Now those one-of-a-kind items are buried in a shell of a building beyond repair.
Moffitt says, "Sad, sad, I've been shook up all day long."
Moffitt and others are quick to point out for all that was lost here no one was hurt.
"Pretty horrific. Just very glad I wasn't in the building," says Moffitt.
Arson investigators return Wednesday to what's left of this institution. The damage here so widespread they're still sifting through the rubble to determine the cause of this fire.

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AT&T (NYSE:T) is expected to announce its Q2 2013 earnings on July 23. The second largest U.S. wireless carrier has been losing market share to Verizon (NYSE:VZ) in recent quarters owing to its lagging 4G LTE coverage, which has been a key differentiator for carriers in a saturated market. It has therefore been spending heavily on marketing and launching promotional offers to boost subscriber numbers and sustain revenue growth. As a result, the carrier has guided for a better-than-expected subscriber net adds of 500,000 for Q2, which is a good 70% higher than the previous quarter and over 50% more than the year-ago quarter. The high cost of promotions and subsidies on smartphones sold will however cause margins to shrink by about 180 basis points y-o-y.
The margin compression should not be much of a concern to investors since the carrier has in return for the subsidies locked its subscribers into two-year postpaid contracts. The near-term margin hit will therefore be more than compensated for by the regular service fees that the subscriber is obligated to pay AT&T over the term of the contractual period. Increasing smartphone penetration should continue to help the company post a sequential increase in postpaid ARPU levels, bolstered by data ARPUs. A saturated wireless market however means that AT&T's subscriber gains this quarter are coming at the expense of its rival carriers. With Verizon slated to release its Q2 results this week, it will be interesting to know if Verizon or one of the smaller carriers has faced the brunt of AT&T's aggressive marketing campaign. Longer term, the large-scale consolidation happening in the wireless industry, with the Sprint-Softbank deal, Sprint's acquisition of Clearwire and the T-Mobile-MetroPCS merger, could threaten AT&T's comfortable second position and investors will be interested in knowing if the carrier has a strategy to counter that.
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The U.S. wireless market has become increasingly saturated recently with wireless connections having exceeded the population in mid-2011. This has made the acquisition of new subscribers, especially those that pay for the higher-margin data plans, very tough for the wireless carriers. AT&T's dismal postpaid net adds in recent quarters is to an extent reflective of this industry-wide phenomenon, but Verizon's comparatively much better performance shows that LTE coverage is the differentiating factor here. While Verizon added close to 680,000 postpaid subscribers last quarter, AT&T did less than 300,000 during the same period. Last year as well, Verizon added over 5 million postpaid subscribers, more than three and a half times of AT&T.
As the first carrier in the U.S. to start 4G LTE deployment, Verizon has raced ahead of rivals with LTE coverage in about 500 markets currently – more than 95% of its 3G footprint. With its initial LTE deployment phase nearly done, the carrier is gearing for a second round of LTE deployment that will see it use its recently acquired AWS airwaves from the cable companies. In comparison, AT&T expects to complete its initial LTE deployment only by the end of 2014 – a full year and a half after Verizon. AT&T's LTE network is available in about 328 U.S. markets currently, and will reach about 90% of its planned total coverage of 300 million POPs by the end of 2013.
With Verizon touting its LTE lead to gain an upper hand over AT&T in recent quarters, it will be interesting to see if AT&T's better than expected Q2 subscriber adds have come at the bigger carrier's expense. If so, it may cause AT&T to continue its promotions and aggressive marketing strategy in the next few quarters as well, causing margins to remain compressed in the near term. We will be watching for comments in this regard during the earnings call.
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In order to counter the market saturation, AT&T is coming up with strategies to increase consumer loyalty and be able to better hold on to its existing customer base. It recently launched a new program called AT&T Next which allows subscribers to upgrade their smartphones every year by paying in advance in twelve easy monthly installments. Last year, the carrier launched Mobile Share data plans that allow subscribers to add more mobile devices to their service account. Subscribers who subscribe to these initiatives get further entrenched in the AT&T ecosystem, making it tougher to switch carriers.
However, increasing adoption of the shared data plans will decrease the average revenue per device since the non-smartphone connected devices consume much less data. But AT&T's revenues from each individual subscriber should also rise at the same time, as users connect more devices to its wireless network. Moreover, since the data consumption of these connected devices is low, it will help shore up the service margins for AT&T. Also since the shared data plans are tiered, an increasing usage of AT&T's high-speed LTE network will cause subscribers to jump into the higher tiers, enabling the carrier to better monetize its existing subscriber base.
We will be looking at the rate at which the company's Mobile Share data plans are being adopted in the face of heightened competition from Verizon, which has also launched similar plans and is making good progress towards increasing their penetration. (see Verizon's LTE And Shared Data Plans Lift Results) Going forward, investors will also need to keep an eye out for rivals such as the reinvigorated Sprint, which recently received a huge cash infusion from SoftBank for acquiring Clearwire and its spectrum, as well as T-Mobile. These relatively small carriers are looking to shake the industry out of duopoly by bringing in innovative new unlimited plans and pushing prices down.
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DOVER — Seth Mazzaglia, 31, charged in the murder of University of New Hampshire sophomore Elizabeth "Lizzi" Marriott, is facing another round of charges.
A new indictment for conspiracy to commit tampering with witnesses or informants alleges that through letters, Mazzaglia suggested girlfriend and accomplice Kathryn "Kat" McDonough should commit suicide, and he laid out how she should go about it.
The indictment is one of three handed up this week against Mazzaglia by a grand jury in connection with the murder of Marriott, 19, last October.
A second indictment alleges Mazzaglia solicited the help of someone outside the jail to help him break out in an "armed and violent" escape after his arrest for Marriott's murder, and that he gave the friend access to his bank accounts in order to finance a means by which to plan the escape, and provided the friend with detailed plans and directives about the escape.
Mazzaglia is already facing first- and second-degree murder charges alleging different theories of the crime. He is accused of strangling and/or suffocating Marriott on Oct. 9, 2012, before, during and after committing aggravated felonious sexual assault.
In the letters, which McDonough allegedly destroyed, he also laid out a detailed alibi that his girlfriend "Kat" McDonough was to commit to memory and suggested they get married, believing McDonough would then not have to testify against him. The indictment alleges Mazzaglia also suggested framing two friends who were allegedly in Mazzaglia's Mill Street apartment after Marriott's murder.
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Washington DC - The Silent No More Awareness Campaign responded today to a report recently released by the Guttmacher Institute entitled "Abortion in Women's Lives."
"To take this report as truth is to ignore our voices and our experiences," remarked Jennifer O'Neill, actress, author and celebrity spokesperson for the Campaign, "Anyone concerned about women's health should start by listening to us, the women who have been devastated by abortion… experience overrides theory."
"This report is an attempt at damage control as more and more evidence about abortion's harmful effects becomes known," said Alevda King, niece of Martin Luther King and participant in the Campaign "To draw charts and issue papers that make broad assertions about the safety of abortion is easy. But we who are silent no more will not be fooled, nor will those who hear our testimonies."
Janet Morana, Associate Director of Priests for Life and Co-founder of the Campaign also commented, "While the report attempts to deny the harm done to women by abortion, we know from the constant stream of personal testimonies of people contacting the Campaign that the damage is widespread. No studies have adequately measured that damage, but the more we look, the more we find."
Georgette Forney, President of NOEL* and Co-founder of the Campaign added, "I wonder how the report would explain the 2005 women and men that have shared their testimonies at 138 Gatherings in 44 states and 5 countries and the more than 3300 people registered to be silent no more – are we anomalies that don't deserve acknowledgment?"
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Oliver Kahn is unsure as to whether Pep Guardiola would be suited for the job as Bayern Munich coach due to his past at Barcelona.
The successful trainer is reportedly one of the candidates to replace Jupp Heynckes at the end of the 2012-13 campaign, but Kahn believes that the 41-year-old could struggle at the Bavarians if he were to join Bayern.
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With an 8-8 halftime score, the Rams scored three goals in the first 1:16 of the second half. Junior attack Kathy Waite (Levittown, N.Y./Division Ave.) scored on a free position just 40 seconds in. Freshman midfielder Shannon Reardon (North Babylon, N.Y./North Babylon) posessed the draw and scored 10 seconds later for the 10-8 Farmingdale lead with 29:20 showing on the clock. Sophomore attack Katelin McIsaac (Longwood, N.Y./Ridge) netted the third consecutive goal off an assist from sophomore attack Justine Rothar (Levittown, N.Y./Division Ave.) to give the Rams the 11-8 advantage.
Montclair responded with three straight goals, one from freshman midfielder Cora Delfini (New Egypt, N.J./New Egypt) and two goals from senior midfielder Marykate DiBenedetto (Cinnaminson, N.J./Cinnaminson), to tie the score at 11-11 with 18 minutes to play.
Farmingdale State senior attack Theresa Rokee (Lindenhurst, N.Y./Lindenhurst) stopped the Red Hawks streak with an unassisted goal at 17:54, while Rothar added her own unassisted tally at 16:24.
DiBenedetto scored her final goal of the day to cut the Montclair deficit to 13-12, but Rokee added the eventual game-winner with six minutes to play, 14-12 Rams, and her team held the Red Hawks to one goal as freshman goalkeeper and Tournament MVP Courtney Cook (Deer Park, N.Y./Deer Park) made fives saves, two on free positions, to lead the Rams to their first-ever Conference title.
Cook finished with 23 saves on the day, 10 in the first and 13 in the second, while Rokee and Rothar both scored five goals in the win.
DiBenedetto finished with five goals for Montclair State, while sophomore goalkeeper Tracey Manella (Haworth, N.J./NV-Demarest) made four saves in defeat.
The Rams will now await word of their opponent for the 26 team bracket of the NCAA Division III Tournament, which will be announced late Sunday night on ncaa.com. There will be 13 games played on Wednesday, May 6th.


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John DiStaso's Granite Status: Sen. Coburn headed to NH; Dems issue call on shutdownBy John DiStaso, Senior Political Reporter
October 04. 2013 10:17AM
FRIDAY, OCT. 4: RYAN VISIT POSTPONED. Former U.S. Rep. Frank Guinta's planned fundraiser next Tuesday featuring U.S. House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan has been postponed, due to scheduled votes on the House floor, a Guinta campaign aide said today.
Ethan Zorfas of the Guinta campaign said, "We are excited that the event had raised over $200,000 and we are grateful for that."
Not mentioned in the official statement is the obvious point that it would be poor form for Ryan to leave the Capitol to raise money at a fundraiser with a government shutdown underway.
FRIDAY, OCT. 4: CALLING DR. COBURN. Oklahoma Republican U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn will make an appearance in New Hampshire to help raise funds for the state Republican Party, the Granite Status has learned.
Coburn will be in the state for a fund-raiser on Nov. 8 in Manchester. The venue has yet to be announced. The event will celebrate the 160th anniversary of the establishment of the New Hampshire Republican Party.
Coburn is a conservative who opposed Tea Party-backed U.S. House members' attempts to tie the de-funding of Obamacare to a continuing resolution to keep the government funded.
He said this week on the Senate floor that without presidential veto-proof majorities in the House and Senate, attempts to de-fund the health care law would be pointless.
Coburn, who has been in the Senate since 2005, is a physician who specializes in family medicine, obstetrics and the treatment of allergies. According to his biography, he has personally delivered more than 4,000 babies. He is also a three-time cancer survivor.
He is known for his annual "Wastebook" report, highlighting what he views as wasteful federal spending.
Last year's "Wastebook" reported on federal funding for such things as Moroccan pottery classes, the promotion of caviar consumption and the production of a robotic squirrel named "RoboSquirrel."
State Republican Party Chair Jennifer Horn called Coburn "a strong Republican leader who has stood up for taxpayers by fighting to eliminate wasteful government spending.
"He has consistently voted to cut taxes and limit the size and scope of our runaway federal government. We are pleased that he has agreed to travel to New Hampshire to help us raise the resources we need to elect more responsible Republicans in 2014," Horn said.
FRIDAY, OCT. 4: NHDP: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. The state Democratic Party today called on Sen. Kelly Ayotte and the Republican candidates for federal office to urge House Speaker John Boehner to let the House vote on a "clean" continuing resolution.
The NHDP said there are signs that a majority in the House is now ready to support a "clean" resolution. It pointed to a Thursday report in The Washington Post that there are now 19 Republicans in support of a clean resolution, which combined with 200 Democrats who would vote for it, would be a majority.
But Boeher, the Post noted, would almost certainly lose his speakership if he allowed such a vote.
Boehner "is refusing to bring a vote the floor despite knowing it would pass with bipartisan support," said NHDP spokesman Harrell Kirstein.
"It is shameful that Ayotte, (Jim) Rubens, (Frank) Guinta and (Gary) Lambert's priorities are with the Tea Party instead of New Hampshire during this shutdown," Kirstein said.
U.S. House candidates Guinta and Lambert support the House Republican strategy of tying the de-funding of Obamacare to a continuing resolution.
Rubens, who is running for the U.S. Senate, has called for a "grand bargain" to delay Obamacare by a year, pass a clean continuing resolution and during the one-year delay expand a former "super-committee's" role to find a replacement for Obamacare.
Ayotte opposes tying de-funding Obamacare to a continuing resolution.
But last week, she voted to invoke cloture to allow debate on the Obamacare plan to proceed.
She has since voted in favor of bringing to the Senate floor House-passed measures that would delay Obamacare by a year, repeal the medical devise tax, delay the Obamacare individual mandate by a year and prohibit employer contributions for members of Congress, congressional staff, the President, vice president, White House staff and political appointees on the health exchanges.
All of those measure were defeated by the Democratic majority in the Senate.
"Senator Ayotte supports repealing and replacing Obamacare," said her spokesman, Jeff Grappone, "but from the beginning she has opposed the strategy of shutting down the government to de-fund the law -- tactic that we now know hasn't worked.
"She hopes the leadership of the House and Senate will come together immediately to responsibly fund the government and end the shutdown," Grappone said.
NHGOP executive director Matt Slater responded to the Democratic criticism saying, "Liberals like Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Representatives Annie Kuster and Representative Carol Shea-Porter are taking orders from Washington politicians like Harry Reid instead of working on a solution. They have refused to stand up for their constituents and work across the aisle on a deal to reopen our government and protect Granite Staters from the devastating impact that ObamaCare will have on patients and small businesses."
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One Direction: 'Saturday Night Live' Performances!
One Direction perform their hit song "What Makes You Beautiful" on Saturday Night Live's April 7th episode.
The British pop sensations were the musical guest alongside host Sofia Vergara.
During the show, the boys – Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan – made an appearance during the Manuel Ortiz Show sketch playing the sons of Sofia's character!
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Auderey is right, more frequent nursing is probably critical to getting off the supplements.
Auderey is right, more frequent nursing is probably critical to getting off the supplements.
K. Sophia - Mama to my little lactivore, the amazing Mr. X (11/10).
Do you have a LLL Leader or any breastfeeding peer support organization near you or that you can call? When there are several concerns it can really help to talk things out with someone who is supportive and knowledgeable and has time to really delve into it all with you, something doctors and even sometimes IBCLCs do not have time to do. Also were you given a written plan by your IBCLC? If so does that plan still make sense? (things change and best ways to proceed can change rapidly in the early weeks.) Are you able to contact her with follow up questions? I would be very curious to see what a few before and after nursing weight checks would show, and also what an IBCLC or other breastfeeding helper would be able to note/suggest about this thrashing at the breast you describe.
Because it would be easier to know what steps to take now if you can solve some mysteries. No matter what happened earlier, the question is, IF baby is unable to get enough at the breast, WHY is baby not getting enough at the breast-at this point? Is it because baby is unable to transfer milk well? Is it due to low milk supply? Is it due to scheduling feedings rather than cue feeding? Is it due to supplementing past the time supplements are needed? Or some combination of factors?
OK so some basics-1) If you are supplementing baby, generally the recommendation is to also be pumping, with the best pump you can get, a double sided electric pump, preferably a hospital grade rental pump. Using a hand pump when there is a suspected supply issue is not typically recommended, although better than nothing. Do not worry about how much you get when you pump, every mom is different in how well they do with pumping, and pump output is a very poor indicator of milk supply. (But you do want to be sure your pump is in good working order and that the flanges fit you properly.) The pumping is needed to offset the effects of supplementing on supply-milk supply is largely a supply and demand game.
2) If baby will nurse and it is comfortable for you, no need to take baby off the breast. Long feedings, baby falling asleep at the breast, fussiness at the breast are all considered normal behaviors. What is important is if baby is able to get enough overall, when nursing frequently enough (cue feeding.) Even at this age, especially when there is an issue with baby not getting enough, you could try to make sure baby is nursing a minimum of 10 times per 24 hour day. This is usually not going to be every such and such hours, babies normally cluster feed part of the time and then take a longer sleep break here and there.
3) If you need to supplement, you can try giving the supplement bottle before nursing, rather than after. Try giving baby a small amount of supplement-maybe an ounce or so, then let baby finish the feeding at the breast. Babies will almost always take the "top off" feed from a bottle, hungry or no. So baby taking a top off bottle is not a good indicator baby actually needs the top off.
Some tips: Many moms have found that baby's frustration or fighting at the breast is due to an uncomfortable or insecure (for baby) nursing position. Try different positions, anything you can think of-try laid back positioning-you do not have to be literally laying down, you can be just slightly reclined.
Many moms find breast compressions help when baby is not getting enough, falls asleep at the breast, or has frequent very long nursing sessions.
When a baby does not gain well, the assumption usually is that mom does not make enough milk. But this may or may not be so. And organic low milk supply is fairly RARE. Most low milk supply issues are caused by poor breastfeeding management (supplementing unnecessarily, supplementing without pumping as well, baby having issues with milk transfer, sleepy non-cueing baby, scheduling feedings or just in general baby not nursing frequently or well enough.) This type of low milk supply is usually easy to rectify by removing milk from the breasts frequently, preferably with baby nursing but with added pumping if needed. In other cases, galactagogues may help. IN other words, there are thing you can do to help increase low milk supply, but sometimes that is not even the issue.
You may want to clarify with your doctor how much weight gain is expected. A general rule of thumb for the early months is that baby will gain an ounce a day (after about the first week) but some babies gain more or less rapidly without it being an issue. Make sure you are always measuring weight gain from lowest known weight, not birth weight!
Breast compressions: http://www.nbci.ca/index.php?option=...tion&Itemid=17
Increasing low milk supply: http://kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/supp...es/low-supply/
Weaning from formula supplements: http://kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/basi...rease-formula/
Laid back positioning: http://www.llli.org/docs/00000000000...astfeeding.pdf and www.biologicalnurturing.com
Feeding cues: http://www.llli.org/docs/00000000000...eding_cues.pdf
Thank you everyone. We REALLY appreciate the time everyone has put into responding. It is much appreciated. Lots to ponder on and very helpful to see some common themes emerging here which we are already up and running with adjusting to.
We are just about to hit the sack now, prompting this question (again thanks!): If we are now aiming for more frequent feeds (although without a "set" schedule as such), should we set alarm clocks every so often, or just wait for Hugo to cue ? (he wakes us easily if so, so no worries there). Note, he has been sleeping 4-5 hours at a stretch during nights - which may be too much? Perhaps with more regular, efficient feeding during the daytime, slightly more frequent night feeding will automatically happen?
One comment: sorry if we didn't make it clear first up, but we only started supplements about 2-3 days ago, in particular in response to his latest weighing. So his slow weight gain was without supplements (other than his first few jaundice days).
Good night all, very grateful for this!
i'm very glad to hear that you only started supplements 2-3 days ago, because that solves a big part of the mystery. you might be able to dream feed tonight: when he's stirring, put your breast near his face and see if you can get him to root & latch on, even without really/fully waking up. with a baby gaining well, 4-5 hours is no problem, but i would probably want to get that extra feeding in tonight if i were you.
keep us posted!!
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You should be able to drop the supplements with no problem. Just nurse at every possible hunger cue. You can offer more frequently too, but don't push it if he refuses.
Breast compressions are an excellent thing to try too!
K. Sophia - Mama to my little lactivore, the amazing Mr. X (11/10).
Update is more frequent feeding (9 x so far today) inc. an extra night feed. Still using supplement (4 top ups of 2oz each) , we're worried about stopping that until the b/f is much improved. A little bit more confident and calmer today and he is less thrashy. Have stopped expressing until we can get a double action electric as suggested (hopefully not long). Am also working on working in all the other helpful suggestions: compressions, alternative nursing positions, motion when nursing etc.
Another question pls (!): when he falls asleep at the boob, what's the best of way nudging him back on track? For example, he still regularly has a feed, chat, walkabout and then we're due another feed (which often he offers the cue for) BUT then within a few moments he's snoozing (or, at best, dreamfeeding, which surely is not 100% feeding). Any thoughts again welcome.
Thank you all!!
Dream feeding can absolutely be 100% feeding. You can keep the lights bright, strip him to his diaper before nursing, tickle his cheeks/feet, and use a cool washcloth to encourage him to stay awake at the breast.
The formula may keep him full for an unnaturally long time and it may be inhibiting how well he nurses. Be very careful with the supplementation because it can easily sabotage your nursing relationship. It would be safest to feed the formula using a Lactaid or SNS.
K. Sophia - Mama to my little lactivore, the amazing Mr. X (11/10).
Was the hand pump hurting you? Because if not, I would suggest keep using it until you get the better pump. And remember you can stop pumping altogether as soon as you are able to stop supplementing, so you may not need a double electric. It just depends on several things.Have stopped expressing until we can get a double action electric as suggested (hopefully not long). Am also working on working in all the other helpful suggestions: compressions, alternative nursing positions, motion when nursing etc.
Another question pls (!): when he falls asleep at the boob, what's the best of way nudging him back on track? For example, he still regularly has a feed, chat, walkabout and then we're due another feed (which often he offers the cue for) BUT then within a few moments he's snoozing (or, at best, dreamfeeding, which surely is not 100% feeding). Any thoughts again welcome.
To get baby actively sucking again, try breast compression, gently "pumping" (rhythmically squeezing) or stroking baby's hands or feet, stroking babies back, whatever feels natural to you to try. I used to gently jiggle my son's chin with my pinky when he slowed down and that always revved him back up. And yes even dream nursing can definitely be effective nursing! Look for signs and sounds of active swallowing (these are subtle!) If baby is swallowing, he is getting milk.
Have you clarified with your ped about the weight gain concern and his expectations? I admit I am math challenged and I did this quickly but when I ran your overall numbers yesterday they came out pretty good to me...I was assuming you had written pounds and ounces? Weight gain is often not totally steady.
Just an update: Hugo is doing better (weight at 4.448kg), so a solid gain since weighing him on Monday (and when we started supplements ). Anyway, that's good, and we are still keeping a lid on overall supplementing (c. 400mls / day). [@Meg: I think the math works ?! - anyway, he's up towards the 9th centile from around the 2nd centile). And we are still aiming to cut this 400mls down to zero (?!) if possible!
Question: Nipples are still v v sore. should I try to drain 1 boob only per feed and give the other one a break; or will such rotation affect milk supply? Thing is, he is such a slow feeder still (feeds up to 1hr), that often my boobs only have a 60min max (or less!) between maulings.
thanks all!
sounds like it's time, now that he's gaining well and that panic is settling, to see an IBCLC who will help you work on his latch. things should not still be so painful. long feedings like that is normal, but pain is not. and your baby is in need of milk, so limiting his acess to 1 breast might not be the best idea right now. an IBCLC will help you with the latch and with the weaning off supplements. indeed, the latch and the need to supplement are probably two sides of the same coin.
400 mls is 13.5 oz - so that's actually not bad, certainly the minority of your feedings. i think you can totally get back to EBF.
good work!
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AUSTIN -- The University of Texas System Board of Regents today (June 9) named Ronald A. DePinho, M.D., president of the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
The Board announced Dr. DePinho, a Harvard professor and cancer institute administrator, as president following a special called meeting of regents. Dr. DePinho had been named the sole finalist for the post last month. Texas law requires university governing boards to name a finalist or finalists at least 21 days prior to their selection as president. He will begin his duties as president on Sept. 1.
"We are pleased to bring on board Dr. DePinho, whose credentials as a distinguished scientist and administrator at a prestigious cancer institute make him an outstanding choice to lead the nation's premiere comprehensive cancer center, UT MD Anderson," Regents' Chairman Gene Powell said. "Dr. DePinho has demonstrated extraordinary talent and his vast experience will make him an effective administrator for this complex medical institution."
Dr. DePinho is the director of the Belfer Institute for Applied Cancer Science at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and professor of medicine (genetics) at Harvard Medical School. Dr. DePinho, a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies and fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, previously held numerous faculty positions at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He received a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from Fordham College and his medical degree with distinction in microbiology and immunology from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. DePinho's research interest is in the genetic aspects of cancer and the translation of such knowledge into clinical endpoints. He has authored and peer reviewed hundreds of scientific journals and articles.
"Dr. DePinho's talents and experience make him an ideal choice to lead UT MD Anderson," UT System Chancellor Francisco G. Cigarroa, M.D., said. "It is because he has such deep understanding of the impact of cancer research at the patient's bedside – and of the complexities of cancer care – that he is so well suited to the responsibilities of leading the nation's, and in my opinion the world's, most revered cancer center."
"It is with great pride that I have accepted this solemn responsibility as it is my belief that MD Anderson – armed with its scientific and clinical brilliance, determined spirit, and singular focus on cancer – is supremely positioned to make major progress in the prevention, detection and treatment of this disease," Dr. DePinho said. "This is a special moment in the history of cancer science and medicine, marked by a confluence of deep knowledge and innovative technologies capable of illuminating cancer's complexities. These advances, coupled with the enormous scientific and clinical power of MD Anderson, have positioned us to make a decisive assault on this dreaded disease."
Dr. DePinho's wife, Lynda Chin, M.D., also will join the faculty of UT MD Anderson. Dr. Chin is the scientific director of the Belfer Institute for Applied Cancer Science at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and professor of dermatology at the Harvard Medical School and department of medical oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. She received her medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and her research interest is in cancer genomics and cancer biology.
Dr. DePinho will succeed Dr. John Mendelsohn, who announced last December his plans to step down as president. Mendelsohn, who has served as the president of the institution for the past 15 years, will remain on the faculty, returning to clinical and translational research as co-director of its new Institute for Personalized Cancer Therapy (IPCT). During his tenure as president, Mendelsohn greatly expanded UT MD Anderson's clinical and research programs, and the institution has become widely acknowledged as the nation's number one cancer center.
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The University of Texas System is one of the nation's largest higher education systems, with nine academic campuses and six health institutions. The UT System has an annual operating budget of $12.8 billion (FY 2011) including $2.3 billion in sponsored programs funded by federal, state, local and private sources. Preliminary student enrollment exceeded 211,000 in the 2010 academic year. The UT System confers more than one-third of the state's undergraduate degrees and educates nearly three-fourths of the state's health care professionals annually. With more than 68,000 employees, the UT System is one of the largest employers in the state.


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Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 82 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 35, 35 Stat. 1095; Oct. 23, 1918, ch. 194, 40 Stat. 1015; June 18, 1934, ch. 587, 48 Stat. 996; Apr. 4, 1938, ch. 69, 52 Stat. 197).
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Words "or any corporation in which the United States of America is a stockholder" were omitted as unnecessary in view of definition of "agency" in section 6 of this title.
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Organization Inspiration: Neat & Beautiful Closets
A beautifully arranged closet can equal serious eye candy, but beyond being lust- worthy, it can also be a wise investment. Streamlining your wardrobe helps you get ready faster, allows you to see what you already own (discouraging impulse buys), and can help keep the inevitable "I have nothing to wear" feeling at bay.
1. Apartment Therapy, Giovan & Chloe's Urban Vintage Loft House Tour
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6. The Coveteur, Marina Larroudé's Closet
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Servlet 3.0 Tutorial: @WebListener, @WebServlet, @WebFilter and @WebInitParamTuesday, October 6th, 2009
Resin 4.0 introduced Early Access Servlet 3.0 support and, in version 4.0.2, we've solidified the implementation. Among many interesting features, Servlet 3.0 introduces annotations that make deploying Servlets, Filters and Listeners of all types easier. This short tutorial opens with the introduction of annotations of javax.servlet.annotation package, shows how to use WebListener, WebServlet, WebFilter and WebInitParam annotations and closes with an example demonstrating a use of IOC (javax.inject package) in a Servlet.


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MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 30, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Urologix®, Inc. (Nasdaq:ULGX), the leading provider of in-office BPH therapy, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Greg Fluet as the company's Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He has also been elected to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Fluet joined Urologix as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in July 2008 and served most recently as the Company's interim CEO since November 2012.
"The board has complete confidence that Greg is the right person to lead Urologix," said Mitchell Dann, Chairman of the Board. "Greg has consistently demonstrated his strong leadership ability, extensive understanding of the healthcare industry, and sound judgment throughout his four years at Urologix. His transition to interim CEO was seamless and he is already making significant advancements within the Company."
As Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Fluet was responsible for all of the Company's operations, global distribution and business development. He was instrumental in the structuring of the 2011 Medtronic agreement for the distribution rights to the Prostiva® RF Therapy product line. This agreement has allowed Urologix to gain market leadership within Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in-office treatments and opened up significant market development opportunities. Prior to joining Urologix, Mr. Fluet was an Associate at Sapient Capital Management, LLC, a venture capital firm focused on early stage healthcare investing. The fund is focused primarily on minimally invasive therapeutic medical devices. Mr. Fluet graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering.
"BPH is one of the most common diseases faced by men over the age of 50 and these patients deserve to have safe, effective, durable treatment options that don't require chronic medication or invasive procedures," Mr. Fluet said. "I am excited and privileged to have the opportunity to lead Urologix at this significant junction in our business as we continue our mission to improve patient's lives and realize the full-potential of our in-office procedures."
About Urologix
Urologix, Inc., based in Minneapolis, develops, manufactures, markets and distributes minimally invasive medical products for the treatment of obstruction and symptoms due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Urologix' Cooled ThermoTherapy™ produces targeted microwave energy combined with a unique cooling mechanism to protect healthy tissue and enhance patient comfort. The Prostiva® RF Therapy System distributed by Urologix delivers radio frequency energy directly into the prostate destroying prostate tissue, reducing constriction of the urethra, and thereby relieving BPH symptoms. Both of these therapies provide safe, effective and lasting relief of the symptoms and obstruction due to BPH. Prostiva® is a registered trademark of Medtronic, Inc., used under license. All other trademarks are the property of Urologix.
If you'd like more information on this topic or would like to interview Mr. Fluet, please contact Karen Jackson at 513-484-2987 or firstname.lastname@example.com or to learn more about Urologix and its products and services, visit its website at www.urologix.com.
The Urologix, Inc. logo is available at www.urologix.com/clinicians/resource-library.php.
CONTACT: Urologix Media Contact Karen Jackson (513)484-2987 email@example.com Urologix Investor Relations Contact Brian Smrdel (763) 475-7696 firstname.lastname@example.com
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William Hawrelak Driving Tour is a 2.6 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, nature trips, and scenic driving and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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A quick drive around Hawrelak Park Hawrelak Park is one of Edmonton's busiest parks. It is a very accessible park for all ages and all levels of mobility. It is also a great place for a picnic, a festival or a jump off point for other trails in the river valley park system. William Hawrelak Park (or simply Hawrelak Park) is named after former mayor William Hawrelak, and was formerly known as Mayfair Park. The park is home to the Heritage Amphitheatre, which is used for many festivals and performances, such as the Freewill Shakespeare Festival, the Edmonton Heritage Festival and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra's Symphony Under the Sky Festival. Also there is a large artificial lake that is popular with visitors. In the summertime one can rent paddleboats or feed ducks, and in the winter the entire lake is a vast skating rink. The park has walking-hiking trails around the perimeter which can be used for cross-country skiing in the winter. There are picnic sites, a children's playground, and large stretches of green space. Because Hawrelak Park was designed with access in mind, this is the only driving tour in this guide. With good access off of Groat Road, you can quickly make your way around the park and find ample parking for the the event you are attending or the picnic site you are looking for. With the large lake, open green spaces and beautiful trails, Hawrelak is a favourite park for residents.


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Historically, mountain lions had the most extensive distribution of all American terrestrial mammals. They ranged from coast to coast in North America, and from southern Argentina and Chile to southeastern Alaska. Extermination efforts, hunting pressure, and habitat destruction have restricted their range to relatively mountainous, unpopulated areas throughout much of their range. Populations in eastern North America were entirely exterminated, except for a small population of Florida panthers (Puma concolor coryi). In recent years populations have begun to expand into areas of human habitation, especially in the western United States. Mountain lions are now fairly common in suburban areas of California and have recently been sighted as far east as urban Kansas City, Missouri, where several have been hit by cars. Mountain lion sightings in eastern North America, outside of southern Florida, are still more likely to be escaped or abandoned "pet" mountain lions or other large cats.
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Creating an Illusion: The Best Movie Makeup of 2013
Creating an Illusion: The Best Movie Makeup of 2013
2013 has been an interesting year for makeup in films. A number of historical dramas were released that required makeup artists to create looks pulled from the past. It was also a big year for fantasy and science fiction, which required extensive work to create fictional races and aliens from other planets. This is a list of some of the films with the best makeup of the year.
"Lee Daniels' The Butler"
"Lee Daniels' The Butler" follows the life of Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker), a butler at the White House, as he works for eight consecutive presidents. One of the most impressive things about this movie is the transformation of well-known actors into the various presidents. Robin Williams is perhaps the best example of this in his role as Dwight D. Eisenhower. The makeup artists artificially aged him and made his hair appear thinner, creating an amazing resemblance to Eisenhower.
In addition, the length of time this movie covers presented an unusual challenge for the makeup artists. They had to create looks that accurately reflected the styles and trends of each era, which they did with great accuracy. Although that may not be the thing most viewers remember most about this film, it is an essential part of creating a realistic historical feel.
"Oz: The Great and the Powerful"
This new take on Frank Baum's "Oz" series stars James Franco as a struggling magician who finds himself in Oz, where he has to deal with three witches who are not sure he is who he claims to be. Glinda, Evanora, and Theodora, the three witches, all have distinctive looks that match their personalities and costumes. Theodora is pale and adventurous, Evanora is severe and strong, and Glinda is pure and good. The Wicked Witch is also a sight to behold. Her appearance was created with a combination of prosthetics, makeup, and green body paint. Although it was enhanced somewhat with CGI for the final version, the basic appearance was created by makeup artists.
"Star Trek: Into Darkness"
Zachary Quinto as Spock is probably the most noticeable bit of makeup artistry in the second installment of the rebooted "Star Trek" franchise, but he is not the only one. The artists did an excellent job transforming him into a Vulcan without making it appear fake or overdone. Benedict Cumberbatch as the villainous Khan also benefits from subtle shadowing and styling that make him appear sinister even at the best of times.
The makeup artists on this film were also responsible for creating haggard, battle-worn looks for the actors during the climactic battle scenes. They accomplished this by applying makeup that looked like dirt and wounds, which made it look like the stars had actually been out fighting a war.
"Thor: The Dark World"
In this sequel to "Thor," Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) team up against a grave threat from another world, and the film gave makeup artists a chance to shine. In addition to creating a subtle otherworldly appearance for Thor, Loki, and the other Asgardians, the makeup artists put their talents to use creating the Dark Elves using a combination of makeup, body paint, and prosthetics. Christopher Eccleston, who plays the Dark Elf leader Malekith, described spending hours every day getting into costume due to the heavy makeup requirements. However, the hard work paid off when he appeared onscreen looking like a true alien.
"12 Years a Slave"
"12 Years a Slave" is another period drama, this one telling the true story of Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free man who was kidnapped into slavery during the 1850s. It shows the brutality of slavery and the pain and mistreatment that so many people were forced to endure. The makeup artists were essential to creating this vivid imagery by creating believable wounds. They also painted a striking portrait of people in the nineteenth century, contrasted the cleanliness and health of the slave owners with the illness and squalid conditions the slaves were forced to endure.
"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug"
Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" movies are famous for their attention to detail, and that includes makeup and hairstyling. Very little computer enhancement is applied to the actors' appearances in these films, which means that makeup artists are responsible for creating the notable differences between the various races. From the pale, ethereal beauty of the elves to the ruddy health of the hobbits, the makeup is impeccable. It is also used to show the difficulty of the journey that Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) is on as he travels the world and narrowly escapes danger.


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Princeton-based public safety and security company IXP Corporation announced Thursday it has moved to a new headquarters at Princeton Forrestal Village. The firm had been based in Cranbury.
According to the announcement, IXP now occupies more than 5,500 square feet at 103 Main Street in Princeton. IXP has added nearly 100 new positions in the last 4 years and by the end of 2013 will have more than 140 employees. Revenues also have increased 50 percent since January 2012. The tenant representatives in the IXP move were Carolyn Sica and Adam Englander of CBRE.
The company announced in August the appointment of two C-suite executives and a general counsel.


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Types of Stroke
What are the main types of stroke?
From: Understanding Brain Attack: A Closer Look at Stroke
A stroke, often referred to as a "brain attack," is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is either interrupted due to blockage of a blood vessel and part of the brain dies, or a blood vessel rupture vessels causing bleeding into or around the brain. Patients experiencing a brain attack can be affected in a number of ways, including paralysis, loss of speech, loss of vision, loss of memory, and even death.
About 80 percent of all strokes are caused by blockage of blood flow to the brain by a combination of plaque (fatty deposits and calcium) and blood clots. Without the blood flow supplied by those blocked vessels, the brain has no oxygen and will die.
Another kind of stroke, called a bleeding stroke, happens in about 20 percent of strokes when a weakened blood vessel breaks, causing bleeding and swelling. The most common causes of a bleeding stroke are cerebral aneurysm, when a weakened blood vessel balloons out and then breaks, or poorly treated high blood pressure
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November 15. 2013 10:08PM
Manchester Crimewatch: Goffstown man, 22, accused of selling stolen iPod Touch
MANCHESTER — A Goffstown man was arraigned Friday in Circuit Court-Manchester District Division, accused of selling a stolen iPod Touch at the Mall of New Hampshire.
Ryan Whitney, 22, of 99 Wallace Road, pleaded innocent to misdemeanor charges of theft by deception and receiving stolen property and trial was set for Dec. 12.
A police prosecutor said a 72-hour hold was placed on Whitney in connection with a Feb. 22 conviction for credit card theft and mischief. He has also been convicted of assault and drug possession. Bail is $1,000 cash/surety, with conditions that include no contact with the owner of the iPod and no contact with a cell phone purchasing business at the mall.
Pot possession with intent to sell
Michael Ayers, 17, of 172 Spruce St., could enter no plea Friday in Circuit Court-Manchester District Division to a felony charge of possession of a controlled drug with intent to sell.
Ayers is accused of having a quantity of marijuana in Bronstein Park Oct. 21 with the intent of selling it. A probable cause hearing was set for Dec. 11 and bail was continued at $500 personal recognizance.
Says he can't afford bail
Alerted that there were possible squatters in one of the vacant buildings on his patrol route, Officer Derek Cataldo checked on the building at 57 Maple St., just after 9 p.m. Thursday and found Jason Durand, 35.
Cataldo said Durand had tools commonly used in burglaries, including a crowbar, and could provide no valid reason for being on the property.
Durand was arraigned Friday in Circuit Court-Manchester District Division on a misdemeanor of possession of burglary tools and a violation of prowling.
Trial was set for Dec. 12. The police prosecutor sought bail of $500 cash/surety, but Durand protested. He told Judge William Lyons: "I don't have any money." Lyons set bail at $300, with conditions that include not returning to the 57 Maple St. building.
Accused of kicking woman's car, leg
Timothy Hersey, 38, of 373 Shasta St., pleaded innocent Friday in Circuit Court-Manchester District Division to misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief and simple assault.
Hersey is accused of causing more than $1,200 in damage to a woman's car door by repeatedly kicking it. He's also accused of kicking the woman in the left shin.
Trial was set for Jan. 16, 2014, and bail was continued at $1,000 personal recognizance, with conditions that include no contact with the woman and not going to her residence.
Asks for personal recognizance bail
Vincent Smith, 52, of 41 Manchester St., Friday asked Circuit Court-Manchester District Division Judge William Lyons for personal recognizance bail.
Smith was in court for arraignment on charges of simple assault and criminal mischief that allege he grabbed his ex-girfriend by the neck and threw her to the ground and damaged some of her property.
A police prosecutor, who said Smith was convicted Aug. 20 of simple assault, requested $1,000 cash/surety bail. Judge Lyons, noting the recent conviction, said: "Pr (bail) is not appropriate." He set bail at the requested $1,000 cash/surety, with conditions that include no contact with the alleged victim and not going to her residence. Trial was set for Dec. 12.


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Kitchen Design
I recently bought a new house and one of the few things that I really had to redo in my house, was my kitchen. It needed an almost top-to-toe remodeling effort and I have to say that I was up to it. Since the kitchen is where I spend quite a bit of my time I was only too glad for the excuse to refurbish it. The only problem with that as far as I was concerned though was what my Kitchen Design was going to look like in the end.
I'm not one of those people who can easily visualize things unless I have it laid down in front of my eyes. So since I needed a really good Kitchen Design - I was only going to do this once - I flipped through some interior design magazines, visited a few home improvement stores and generally did the rounds.
What I came back with and what I liked, I noted down and kept to a side. If I was able to I would save whatever clippings and brochures I could find. I even found myself begging my dentist's receptionist for a magazine which had a particularly nice Kitchen Design in it.
After compiling my source material I then went to work late one night and starting with a blank page, drew a rough sketch of my kitchen. From there I filled in the particulars that I wanted, marked out the doors and such and generally had a field day with my paper kitchen design.
Of course I didn't only stick to one kitchen. I incorporated as many of the features I wanted into each design and finally over the course of half the night came up with a few designs which I liked. Afterwards it was just a matter of choosing which one I liked most. Instead of doing that however, I came up with a Kitchen Design which incorporated the best features of all of the remaining designs.
Having duly decided on the Kitchen Design that I wanted, I then went ahead and refitted every last single thing in the kitchen starting with the sink and ending with the cupboards. I watched my Kitchen Design come alive right under my very eyes.
And watching as the last coat of paint was slapped on the walls and the last speck of dust was lovingly wiped away from the counter top, I was happy beyond belief that I finally had my very own Kitchen Design incorporated into my house, finally. Theres a lot to be said for having your very Kitchen Design come to life for you.


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The Pavilion is floating aluminium, drifting freely between the trees like smoke. The reflective canopy undulates across the site, expanding the park and sky. Its appearance changes according to the weather, allowing it to melt into the surroundings. It works as a field of activity with no walls, allowing views to extend uninterrupted across the park and encouraging access from all sides.
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I just found this forum and read through all the posts and it brought tears to my eyes to find so many women who went through what I went through, and worse!
I haven't had a chance to tell my story to anyone so I hope you will all be patient with another HELLP survival story ...
I had a normal pregnancy for 35 weeks. Little bit of morning sickness, but other than that everything perfect. Everyone told me that I looked like I was glowing with health, "just like a pregnant woman should" in the words of one friend. Then one night I woke up with pain in my upper abdominal area, just under my ribs. It was really bad, bringing tears to my eyes and keeping me from sleeping. I thought it was a pulled muscle or heartburn or something and put a heating pad over it and dozed off and on in a chair. I threw up a couple times. I know now I should have called the doctor immediately but I was tired as well as in pain and stupidly did not call. I'm glad that I'm living to tell this tale! Anyway, the pain receded at about 5 am and I went to sleep. The next morning I told my husband about it and he (smarter than I) insisted we call the doctor. They in turn insisted I come in and did blood work. The next day my doctor called me at work and told me to come down to the hospital immediately--my liver enzymes were elevated (400 instead of 90?) She said "I think you have HELLP syndrome and the cure is delivery." Unlike many people here my doctor was very alert and thought of HELLP immediately! I'm so grateful for that now!
They did more blood work at the hospital and my liver enzymes had decreased (apparently this never happens). My doctor was mystified but sent me home. I had the pain off and on for the next two weeks as my doctor shuttled me from one specialist to another trying to figure out what it was. I certainly can't complain that she brushed off my concerns! In fact, I was the one who was sick of making all these appointments and was secretly thinking there was nothing wrong!
Then, about two weeks later the pain in my abdomen came back with a vengeance, and this time we called the on call doctor immediately. We went down to the hospital and they gave me pain meds and took blood. The Demerol made NO difference to the pain, I was moaning and writhing on the bed! My enzymes were sky-high again, and my platelets were low, they decided to induce and put me on mag sulfate and also put in a catheter. I think they also gave me oxygen at one point. My platelets kept dropping so they abandoned the induction idea and gave me an emergency C-section, with general anesthesia because of low-platelets. Eve was born at 1:40 am on August 5, 2002. When I came out of it, my husband handed her to me and I still remember the look she gave me, "So that's what you look like on the outside."
I'm doubly grateful to my doctor because my ONLY symptom was the abdominal pain (and throwing up twice). I didn't have swelling at all, I only got protein in my urine and high BP right before they delivered me (and afterwards).
Eve had no problems other than being on the small side, 5 lbs 16 oz. She didn't have to go to the NICU at all. I however was in the hospital for 5 days but by the 3rd day they said I was out of the woods. They took my blood so many times I looked like junkie, with bruises up and down my arms.
Anyway, now Eve is 15 months old and is very happy and healthy. I too have had no problems since. We're starting to think about maybe, someday, trying again, which is what has led me to revisit this. I'd hate to go through that again, but I have such a wonderful, alert doctor and she said she'd watch me like a hawk and also have me see a perinatalogist. I've been so happy to read the stories of the women on this site who have gone on to have healthy pregnancies! And Eve is such a joy that I'd love to have another one. I know if I do decide to get pregnant again I'll be visiting this site often!
Thanks for reading my story. I love that this site exists.
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