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Today is my baby's 5 month birthday. He spent his first night away from home this weekend while mom and dad went to a wonderful friend's wedding. My stepmother and dad were kind enough to keep Oliver, and it was nice to have a weekend away and be adults! THANK YOU MISSY AND DAD!!!! It was such a treat!!
For the last few months I've been mentally making a list of things I want to tell all my friends who will become mothers. The funny thing is that there is not one single thing someone can tell you to prepare you for it. People told me that before I was a mom, and I was like "well duh," but I still thought I knew what it would be like just a little bit.
My first dog Milly was the love of my life up until that time. I lost her tragically, and I just assumed that it was similar to losing a child, or that I loved Milly as much as I would love a child. While I am in no way discounting how much I loved Milly, because God knows that was a deep deep bond and love, the way I love Oliver is entirely different. I did not know what it would be like, and there was no way I could have.
This is not exactly how I want to describe being a mom, but it's the best I can come up with. I am lucky enough that I have never been truly addicted to anything. I've always been able to walk away from vices with no problem. With Oliver I feel like an addict. It goes beyond a mental desire to see him. There are times when I wake up at night and I just need to go be near him. I have yet to sleep through the night, but not because Oliver is crying or I need to feed him. I wake up at night just to make sure my family is ok. I check on Jimmy, make sure Charlotte is snuggled in, and then look at the baby. I assume it's like being addicted to cigarettes, but much much better (obviously). As soon as I walk into his room in the morning and see that sweet smile it's like I got my fix and life can continue. Hopefully someone out there knows what I am talking about and is not reading this thinking I'm just obsessed with my child, which I might be.
So here is my advice for my friends who will be moms one day.
The love you feel for your child will be the most powerful love you've ever felt, but it's ok if it takes a second.
I was scared to admit this at first because it made me feel like a failure. I had it built up in my mind that Oliver would be born, I would look into his face and be stabbed through with a love unlike any I had ever known. While that was true in some ways, it happened a little bit differently for me.
This is a photo of me he first time I got to hold my sweet man. I believe the photo speaks for itself. It was without a doubt the best moment of my life, and I was filled with all kinds of happy emotions. I had wanted a baby for as long as I could remember. I am 100% certain I was put on this earth to be a mother. The strange thing is that in this moment my biggest feeling was gratitude, not love. I was so grateful that this perfect child was born and entrusted to Jimmy and me. I had the exact birth I wanted to have. I was overwhelmingly grateful to my doctors and family for getting me through the 14 or so hours of labor and helping me bring Oliver into the world healthy. The biggest surprise to me that I was filled with an overwhelming, awe inspiring love unlike anything I had ever known, but it was for my husband.
I went into the hospital the night before so that I could get induced. It was two weeks before my due date, and my blood pressure was so high they wanted to just get the baby out of me. From the time we went into the hospital until the time Oliver was born, Jimmy never left my side. In my head there were five major things I was afraid of, and Jimmy and I got through them all together. I would love to discuss those with anyone who knows me personally or wants more information, but I will spare you the exact details here :).
After I got the epidural, I was unable to move the lower half of my body. Jimmy took over positioning my legs and back. At points I got so tired I couldn't speak, and he spoke for me. I have had one pillow my entire life. I feel like I was a fairly easy patient, but every time I got flipped from side to side I needed that pillow and smell of home right next to my face. Jimmy did it every time without asking. When It came time for Oliver to actually be born, Jimmy was right there. He helped me the entire time. I was afraid that during the birth I would get annoyed or bothered by people who were trying to help me, but I did not. Every time I needed help or reassurance, I just looked at Jimmy, and he was the strength that got me through. There is no doubt in my mind that God gave him to me to be my life partner. That day we became a team.
During the days and weeks after Oliver was born, I learned to never doubt Jimmy. When things got hard I knew he would be there with me. When I cannot speak for myself, I can trust him to speak for me. I never realized that someone could love me in that way before, or that I could rely on someone so completely. It was the biggest and most delightful surprise of childbirth.
During the first few weeks of Oliver's life, I kept waiting to feel this love for my baby that would move mountains and blow my mind, but if I'm being 100% honest I was scared and tired. I had no idea if I was doing the right thing or if he would make it through his first few days at home, and he was a fat healthy baby! I just felt such overwhelming pressure to keep this child we created alive, and I didn't really let the joy in right away.
That joy came for me the first time he held my finger, stopped crying when I hugged him, fell asleep in my arms, and cuddled with us in bed. It came slower than I expected, but when I started feeling that love it blew me away. The first time Oliver smiled when he saw me I thought my heart would explode.
You Will Never Be Your Pre-baby Self Again, and that's OK!
This one took me by surprise, because I was pretty pleased with pre-baby Blayne. I had a husband I loved, an unbelievable family, and friends I was thankful for every single day. Life was great! This is also hard to explain, but I am not the most important person in my life anymore, and that blindsided me. I know it shouldn't have because it's a fairly easy concept to grasp, but like the love of my child, I didn't really get it before I met him.
For the first few months of his life I really struggled with the feeling that I would never again be able to enjoy things that I was passionate about before he was born. Examples: Cooking, shopping for clothes, going to the movies, working out, hanging out with friends, going on trips or to concerts with Jimmy, and drinking ice cold beer. (I'm very serious about all of those things)
As time passed I figured out ways to incorporate all of those things back into my life, but none of them were the same. Examples...
Cooking. I love cooking. LOVE IT. Before Oliver I would spend hours finding things online I wanted to make, and then go after work and spend a tremendous amount of time at the grocery store finding everything I needed. If we ate at 9 or 10 it didn't matter... we had no children. For the first few months I did not cook at all, and it depressed me that I lost such a major part of my life. Jimmy discovered Garnish & Gather, a company that delivers a meal and everything you need to make it to a local drop off site. Now I get to cook once or twice a week and it only takes 30 minutes! I still get the joy of cooking, but's its totally different.
Hanging out with friends and drinking Ice Cold Beer.
Before Oliver I loved meeting my friends for happy hour or throwing big parties at my house where I could get everyone together. I loved being the hostess and making big plans. Now I can't meet for happy hour because the nanny leaves at three. It's impossible to hide all the baby stuff, and I lacked the energy to get the house into party shape. At first I was really sad about losing those things.
I've wanted to start a company softball team ever since we started Beacham & Company, but somehow I waited until I was three months postpartum to actually do it. I've had the best time setting up the team and organizing the games, and for one hour a week I get to drink beer, hang out with my friends, and focus on something other than being a mom, which has been a Godsend. It's hard to think about anything else when the shortstop is hurling a ball your way, and it's just the break I need. I get to go back into being a mom with my energy restored and refocused after just an hour or so break.
I've been able to reinvent the way I do all the things I love, but nothing is the same as it used to be, and I've learned to embrace that.
This Moment Will Never Happen Again, So enjoy it Now.
My friend Ginny has recently been posting a lot on Facebook about the "Busy Trap," or people who just overstuff their lives and don't have time to enjoy things. Before I had Oliver, I was busy! I had houses to shoot, friends to see, movies to watch (I like to see all the Academy Award Nominated movies), drinks to drink, and music to hear. When people asked me how I was, I think my answer usually led people to think I was just very very busy, and I was. Now that I'm a mom, I force myself to slow down and savor these moments while they last. It's not to say that I do not feel stressed, or tired, or angry or even sad sometimes, but I am able to remind myself to let go of the small stuff and savor these very very important moments.
Even if I have more children, I will never again have the luxury of laying on the couch with my one baby and watching him sleep, so I try to do it every day.
I will never again get to watch my family fawn over their first nephew or grandchild.
God willing, we will not always be a family for three, but this is my life right now, and I want to enjoy and remember every moment of it.
For any of my friends out there who plan on becoming moms, let me encourage you with all my heart. It's the best thing you will ever do.
Thank you all for your continued support. You have no idea how much it means to me.


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[Mary, quite old, still out-hiking Jodi and Me]
The best laid plans, eh? Yesterday I wanted to roll out a line of printing for the show this weekend. It was to be a whole day, uninterrupted, of pulling prints and setting them out to dry in time to leave tomorrow.
Then I agreed to do a favor for my friends and give Mary The Land Dog a ride to the vet. Well, it turns out that she was doing way worse and heading downhill way faster than we realized. We brought her home and and the vet came out in the afternoon to "help us say goodbye".
She was an amazing dog with the perfect temperament for her job. "Oh, there are suddenly 100 people visiting and behaving erratically? No problem. I'll just patrol the border, say hi to my friends in the crowd, and make sure everything is under control." We gave her the life that every dog wishes they had – a meadow to run and dig in, a limitless forest to explore, comfortable accomodations (including a bed next to the wood stove in her later years), food, and a huge community of friends who came "just to visit her". I'm sad to say goodbye and happy to know that she had an amazing life to match her amazing personality.
There was a small crew of us, all extremely busy people but fortunate enough to live fairly close by, who dropped everything to be there for her (and each other) on her last day. We did what needed to be done, ate and drank to her memory, and went home a little more connected to each other and to the mystery of life than when the day began.
Goodbye, Mary. There will never be another land dog quite like you.

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Salamander Designs Begins Shipping Jump Seat Ottoman, Home Theater Seating Accessory
Unique Unfolding Ottoman Doubles as Extra Gamer Seat and Flexible Seating for Growing Families and A/V Systems
CEDIA EXPO, DENVER, Sept. 4, 2008 - Salamander Designs, Ltd., a leading designer and manufacturer of modern furniture, seating and mounting products for Home Theater and A/V entertainment systems, announces the availability of an ultra -practical seating product, the Jump Seat Ottoman, at CEDIA EXPO '08.
The Jump Seat Ottoman, previewed earlier this year, has begun shipping in August to Salamander Designs' 600 -plus authorized dealers. The unique Jump Seat Ottoman unfolds to reveal a hide -away theater seat that can be used as a secondary or extra seat for watching movies or playing video games.
The Jump Seat also serves as a traditional ottoman, a cushioned surface ready to convert a comfortable seat into a luxurious feeling chaise lounge. Either way - as ottoman or seating - it works equally well with the full spectrum of Salamander Designs' varied Home Theater seating systems.
The Jump Seat features a sturdy, patented mechanism that helps the top smoothly rise into a vertical position, revealing a padded seat and backrest. The generously sized seat is 22 inches wide x 17 inches deep, with the back rest 24 inches high. Closed, the Seat measures 31 inches wide x 24.5 inches deep x 15.25 inches high. A cup holder and a small compartment for remote controls or game controllers rest along the seat's right -hand side. It comes supplied with a set of sturdy wood feet, and four rolling casters for mobility, providing owners with both options.
The Jump Seat is available now in black leather, and brown leather with matching microsuede interior as a stock item shippable within a week of its being ordered. In late -fall the seat will be available in many other leathers and fabrics. It will also be available in two stitching styles that match the stitching on Salamander Designs' Home Theater seats.
Like other Salamander Designs products, the Jump Seat is constructed of premium components with exceptional attention to detail, reliability and durability. The Jump Seat in particular is another instance of how the company's commitment to innovative design provides dealers and customers alike with new options. The Jump Seat smartly complements the company's growing family of seating systems. It assists dealers and custom installers in providing all -in -one solutions, and in conducting more business with their established vendors.
The Jump Seat Ottoman is available now from authorized Salamander dealers at suggested retail prices beginning at $999. It can be seen with the company's other outstanding products in Booth 1061, Colorado Convention Center, during the show.
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Salamander Designs, Ltd. is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of modern furniture, storage, seating and mounting systems for contemporary Home Theater and A/V entertainment systems. Its versatile, advanced products bridge the gap between home furnishings and home electronics with an unstinting dedication to quality, and a broad range of solutions employing the simple, refined lines of modern design. Salamander's A/V furniture lines - the Chameleon Collection, the Synergy System and the Archetype System -accommodate virtually any design preference and A/V requirement. Its handsome Home Theater Seating can be similarly customized with a variety of materials, styling options and accessories, and its new mounting systems for plasma and other flat -panel displays make them easier than ever to integrate with A/V furniture or independently mount onto a wall or ceiling. Salamander Designs was founded in 1990 in Bloomfield, Connecticut, where it continues to be based. For further technical information, visit Salamander's Web site at www.salamanderdesigns.com
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Gale-force winds hamper clean-up in the South West
Winds of up to 50mph (80km/h) have hit parts of the South West, hampering attempts to clear up damage caused by storms on Thursday.
Uprooted trees have brought down power cables and Western Power Distribution engineers are working to restore power to about 120 homes across the region.
A spokesperson from the Met Office said the gale-force winds have started to ease in the South West.
Meanwhile, coastguards have criticised "wave dodgers" for risking their lives.
Jeremy Lynn, from Brixham Coastguard, said: "Playing with the waves is not a good idea.
"If the waves do catch you they will drag you off the sea wall or beach and take you out to sea."
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The severe weather has continued to cause some travel disruption, with a number of road closures and cancelled ferry services.
The outdoor pool at Tinside Lido on Plymouth Hoe has been almost submerged by the sea.
It should have opened on 1 June for the summer season, but that was delayed because of an algal bloom in Plymouth Sound.
The city council said: "The pool will have to be drained entirely, cleaned out and then refilled before the public will be able to use it."
The Taw Bridge in Barnstaple has been closed to high-sided vehicles.
Lester Willmington, from highways and traffic management in Devon, said the decision was taken after winds gusting up to 60mph (95km/h) were expected.
Elsewhere, a French fishing vessel which got into difficulties in rough seas after complete engine failure on Thursday night, near the Eddystone Rocks, has been towed into Plymouth by the RNLI all-weather lifeboat.
On Thursday evening a 40ft clipper yacht drifted on to rocks at St Mawes in Cornwall. No-one was on board.
Devon County Council said since the onset of the severe weather, its teams had cleared between 80 and 100 fallen trees.
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Today I turn the big 2-5.
Last night Matthew and I made a HUGE two-tiered chocolate cake. I'm normally not such a cake fanatic, but for some reason I always feel the urge to bake something marvelous on my birthday. We're going to assemble the thing tonight and cover it in homemade cocoa frosting and sliced almonds. Yum…..
While we were baking Matthew asked me what I had hoped to accomplish by the time I turned 25. It's a pretty normal question, but it really got me thinking. There are so many things in my life that I never could have guessed would be here – wonderful, complicated, painful, joyful – really the whole gamut. Not to get all "as I look back over my long life" on you, but as I reflect on my 25 years I feel such a sense of journey. I am a different person now than I was at 20, thank God. I've met new people, said goodbye to others, moved around, started jobs, tried new things, and learned a lot. On the brink of a new adventure, I feel contemplative about the new risks I will take and the ways in which I will grow - and I'm excited!
But I didn't really answer Matthew's question. And I realized that in the past I've felt trepidation about making a "bucket list" of sorts. As lame as it sounds, I'm tentative about making declarations that I'm not sure will come to completion. But I've realized that just because we're not able to complete every goal (i.e. do everything perfectly) doesn't mean that we're quitters.
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Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster doesn't expect Apple will have many big announcements to roll out at its annual World Wide Developers Conference in early June. He predicts that while the company is likely to unveil the next generation iPhone during its Steve Jobs-hosted keynote event, there won't likely be much else for investors to get excited about.
Mr. Munster expects Apple will show off the same iPhone that's leaked out to the Internet with 32GB and 64GB capacities, higher resolution rear camera, a front-facing camera for video chats, and improved battery life priced at US$199 and $299. The new models will likely ship in mid to late June.
Supported by Walmart's new $97 price point for the 16GB iPhone 3GS and the lack of the iPhone 3G at Apple's online store, Mr. Munster also expects Apple's current iPhone model will become the new low-price entry level iPhone.
Smartphone users hoping the iPhone will come to Verizon will likely be in for a disappointment, according to Mr. Munster. He doubts Apple will announce a deal with the cell service provider at WWDC, and that AT&T will continue as the company's exclusive partner in the U.S.
Mr. Munster thinks Apple could preview Mac OS X 10.7, which seems reasonable since the WWDC keynote is staged for the media as well as developers. There's a chance Apple might announce iPad sales figures at the event, too.
Predicting Apple CEO Steve Jobs will talk about the iPhone and Mac OS X during his keynote presentation isn't much of a stretch, especially since this year's event leans heavily towards the iPhone and iPhone OS.
Apple is currently trading in the pre-market at $250, up 4.78 (1.95%).
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Oh this is so delicate and so feminine.ReplyDelete
A beautiful creation from the heart.
I hope life is being kinder to you.
Lynne x
Lovely Lace Heart you have embellished. It looks like your Simply Neutrals submission. Lovely!ReplyDelete
Hello, my dear Wen, the heart is the most adorable ,and lovely gift. The sweetness of laces and old fabrics with the stamped :Paris, and love the big flower from the old blouse.ReplyDelete
One can never get too many hearts, it is such a treasured gift, for me, always, and I still love the blue toned one, you once send me.
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Vintage perfection Wen! : ) I love love what you've done here~ReplyDelete
Your choices for laces and fabrics make me sigh with admiration.
The soft rose pink flower you created (and that center button! swoon)
is gorgeous. Hearts really are timeless. Love this creation!
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Ooh I love this! Of course I love anything to do with hearts! You embellished yours with the loveliest bits of lace, etc. I love that you recycle blouses, buttons, to use in your projects! I do the very same! Sweet little heart Wen!
I'm sure your swap mate had to have loved this! Very feminine and elegant.ReplyDelete
Absolutely Gorgeous, I love the addition of the doily's and lace, your flower is so pretty!ReplyDelete
A beautiful creation Wen, Odetta will treasure this gift from you...l especially love how you've used vintage fabrics and upcycled them when they might otherwise be thrown away.ReplyDelete
Thanks most sincerely for the lovely comment you left on ~ My little old world ~ I sincerely appreciate it so much !ReplyDelete
You've such a charming, vintage blog which really fascinate me, I'm following you with joy !
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I do love that fabric flower Wen!! Such a delicate piece of work=just beautiful is your heart! ")ReplyDelete
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AIM-7 Sparrow
The AIM-7 Sparrow is a radar guided air-to-air missile. It first entered service in 1958. The missile guidance system requires the launch aircraft to reflect radar energy off the target, and the missile homes in on the reflected energy. This means that the launch aircraft has to remain in straight and level flight, which is a disadvantage in a dogfight. The Sparrow was built for the F-4 Phantom to carry. However, it is carried by many other fighters, such as the F-15 Eagle , which typically carries four Sparrows at all times, whatever other payload it carries. It also is carried on the F-18 Hornet, and the British Sky Flash is based on its design.
Raytheon Sparrow
Powerplant: One Hercules Mk 48 or Areojet Mk 65 solid propellant rocket motor
Performance: Cruising speed- Mach 4. Maximum range—62 miles. Usual range—20 miles or less
Weight: 500 lbs
Dimensions: Span—3 ft 3 in. Length—12 ft. Diameter—8 in.
Warhead: Continuous rod, 88 lbs.
The Sparrow was first used in the Vietnam War, but had problems with reliability. Performance improved, and in the Gulf War, 24 out of the 31 air-to-air victories scored by F-15s were brought down by AIM-7s.[1]
- ↑ F-15C Eagle Units in Combat, by Steve Davies, Osprey Publishing, 2005


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They are so cute!! It won't be long before they are looking for wedding photographers. A terrific capture.
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Scottrade's anti-spokesman Chad Ridgeway now playing gamesBy Todd Wasserman on Thu Jul 22 2010
From Charlie Tuna to Mr. Whipple, there's nothing new about nerdy anti-heros in commercials. But think about it—when was the last time you saw a new iteration of this character? All of which makes Scottrade's achievement notable. Earlier this year, the company and agency Gearon Hoffman introduced Chad Ridgeway, a doofy, curly-headed broker at an unnamed Scottrade competitor who still plays racquetball, of all things, and forgets his clients' names. Chad is now the subject of a New Yorker Caption Contest-like promo in which consumers are invited to provide a setup to this Ridgeway punch line: "So, the duck says my dad's a state trooper." The winner gets $500. To get an idea of how this works, check out an earlier iteration of the contest: To Chad's kicker "Don't worry, it's a rental," Vince McHugh of Henrico, Va., provided the setup: "I said that looks like a subpoena on your window." No, I don't get it, either, but then, I also play racquetball, so maybe I'm out of touch, too.


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John Tortorella's Conference Call Got Hijacked By Pranksters
USA Hockey named John Tortorella the head coach of the 2016 U.S. World Cup team on Monday, and set up a conference call with Torts and the media today. These teleconferences between coaches and reporters are commonplace, and the call-in number is usually well guarded. That was not the case with this particular call.


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General Raheel Sharif inaugurates Central Trade Corridor
According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), speaking on the occasion, General Raheel Sharif said development of FATA is a priority task being undertaken by the Army as a well considered strategy.
ISPR press release stated that while addressing the tribal elders, COAS appreciated their support in combating terrorism and acknowledged their sacrifices in war against terrorism. He reiterated Army's resolve to bring peace and stability to the affected areas.
Referring to operation Zarb-e-azb, COAS said that the operation is progressing successfully as per plan. He said while focusing on early completion, the army will continue with rehabilitation and reconstruction activities. A comprehensive plan in this regard has been chalked out in consultation with the government.
CTC is a strategic road link to facilitate trade between Pakistan – Afghanistan and will directly and indirectly help revive local economy of FATA and KPK. An international standard, 705 KM long road network through southern KPK & FATA, CTC is being built by Army Engineers and funded by friendly countries.
Inaugurated today, 76 KM long Shakai – Makeen road funded through USAID is an important lateral along the CTC which connects the two main axes of Trade Corridor i.e., Road Bannu – Miranshah – Ghulam Khan and Road Wana – Aangor Ada. Apart from other economic, security and strategic advantages, the newly constructed roads have reduced travelling times considerably.
Pakistan Army has undertaken 178 x projects so far in social sector, communication infrastructure and power sector in FATA and Malakand areas. These projects are aimed to improve the quality of life in tribal areas and address the problem of militancy on long term basis.
Earlier on his arrival in SWA, COAS was received by Corps Commander Lieutenant General Hidayat ur Rehman and tribal elders.


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NEW YORK STATE With Seneca Lake posing as a scenic backdrop, Laurie Fine announced at a press conference that she plans to file a defamation lawsuit against sports programming network ESPN, as well as reporters Mark Schwarz and Arthur Berko.
The 20-minute press conference took place at Belhurst Castle in Geneva at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Fine's lawyer, Lawrence Fisher, claimed they could not hold the press conference in Syracuse because Fine is unable to comfortably go out in public, due to the alleged slander she faced by ESPN.
"I have never engaged in, and condoned, despicable conduct falsely reported by ESPN, Mark Schwarz and Artie Berko," Fine said. "Although these defendants have known me to be a decent and honorable woman, they have maliciously attacked me in order to attack my husband and to boost television ratings in the wake of the Penn State scandal."
Fine announced she would be filing the lawsuit just months after ESPN published statements coming from a reportedly recorded conversation between Fine and then-ball boy Bobby Davis, 40. Davis claimed the conversation was regarding the sexual abuse he faced from former Syracuse University men's basketball team assistant coach Bernie Fine, 66.
Davis served as a ball boy for the SU men's basketball team while Bernie Fine worked at the university. On Nov. 17, 2011, Davis and his stepbrother Mike Lang, 45, accused Bernie Fine of sexually molesting them at various locations, including university basketball facilities.
ESPN published statements from the taped phone conversation, which Davis reportedly recorded without Fine knowing in 2002, on Nov. 27, 2011.
Fisher, Fine's lawyer, said ESPN irresponsibly doctored and published selected statements from the "substantially inaudible" tape. Fisher claimed the published statements were taken out of context when published, and ultimately defamed Fine's character and hindered her professional life.
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About the SSC
The LAMC STEM Science Success Center (SSC) is a helpful, productive and friendly tutoring center for students taking any science course at LA Mission College.
Students who attend the SSC are more successful than those who do not. In fact, faculty members have included the SSC services in their syllabus because they have seen improved grades from students utilizing our resources. (*SSC Annual Report)
The SSC is funded by the Title III, STEM-H.S.I. Grant (2011-2016) and it is part of the STEM Center. The SSC was recently expanded under the STEM grant to include higher level subjects and additional services. The SSC was originally piloted by Title V-H.S.I. Grant (2009-2014) under the Learning Resource Center.
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To promote excellence in LAMC core science courses through independent and active learning. Enabling students to accomplish long-term success in their career paths is our goal. We strive to have a direct and positive effect on their academic achievement.
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Monday - Thursday 10am - 8pm
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We offer many workshops throughout the semester. The workshops are designed to review concepts that will be covered in upcoming homework, quizzes, and exams. The Schedule can be found under "SSC Workshops, Events & Tutors' Schedules". All workshop dates, times, and locations can be seen on the Google Calendar. We will also post the weekly schedules on the door at the SSC in CMS 101 and our SSC Facebook.
SSC Services:
-Drop-in Tutoring for all science courses during the SSC hours.
-Online tutorials: For student convenience, eLearning site has videos for Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology 3, Chemistry 51, and Microbiology 20 at http://elearning.lamission.edu/?cat=8 . The staff of Title V-HSI have developed numerous video tutorials to support student learning.
SSC Resources:
The SSC has obtained Anatomy models, microscopes and histology slides to support student understanding. Additionally, worksheet handouts are available. Subject binders with lecture notes and textbooks from faculty are prepared as a reference for students and SSC staff. At the SSC, students may use Anatomy models, microscopes and histology slides, worksheet handouts, subject binders with lecture notes, and textbooks.
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The SSC is equipped with computers for student use. The SSC also provides support to students on social networks, such as Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LAMissionSSC
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Redbox Instant will soon be available on Xbox Live, making it the first home video game console to receive support for the new streaming video rental service.
Redbox Instant is a joint venture between the Coinstar-owned Redbox and Verizon that the two companies announced last year. The service, which opened for beta testing last month, offer a library of streaming movies online as well as a limited number of DVDs rentals through Redbox kiosks.
Contrary to Xbox's Major Nelson blog, Redbox Instant support isn't exclusive to Xbox 360. Redbox tells VentureBeat that it plans to add support for other major consoles (Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii U) in the near future. The service has already announced availability on a variety of devices/platforms, including iOS, Android, Samsung, LG, and Google TV.
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Gemfibrozil may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Gemfibrozil is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.
Store gemfibrozil at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose?Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Overdose symptoms may include stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and joint or muscle pain.
What should I avoid while taking gemfibrozil?Avoid eating foods that are high in fat or cholesterol. Gemfibrozil will not be as effective in lowering your cholesterol if you do not follow a cholesterol-lowering diet plan.
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When I first became aware of this band after seeing a reference to them on another website my first thought was OH NO not that fuckin' advertising campaign song that I can't seem to get away from. Shit. That bastard crazy frog is enough to deal with. God I HATE advertising.
Not to be judgmental I decided to have a listen and I am glad I did.
They are one of the most original sounding bands to have surfaced lately and, apart from the odd reminder of an Oasis song(not good), they produce just the right kind of tunes to be listening to during this somewhat erratic summer. I have just spent an hour or so lazing on the grass by my house with Paper Tigers playing. Perfect.
Not much more I can add. Just listen to it and see for yourself.
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There is so much music I just accquired that I can't seem to get it uploaded fast enough. I need faster broadband.
Just be satisfied there are plenty of cool albums lined up including some brilliant Hendrix, Steve Harley, more David Bowie and some excellent Live Morrissey as well as Pink floyd, Bob Marley and a smattering of new stuff when I get around to listening to it all.
Tomorrow is Ricky Gervais and Co on XFM London radio so I will be spending a bit of time relaxing to that and then encoding it to upload. Hopefully it will elicit a better response than -it sounds like a can of wasps..


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Duggan Pits Hawkeye & Deadpool Against Crime – and Each Other
As Hawkeye, Clint Barton is renowned across the Marvel Universe for his skill with a bow. And while Deadpool is known more for his healing factor than his mastery of weapons, he still is an expert swordsman. However, there's one weapon that both of them have mastered: the deadly art of sarcasm! This fall, it's Avenger vs Mercenary when they unleash their barbed wits on each other and a horde of foes in the six-issue miniseries "Hawkeye Vs Deadpool."
The buddy action series begins in October with a special #0 issue, as writer Gerry Duggan and artist Matteo Lolli drop the Avenging Archer and the Merc With a Mouth in the proverbial jar, close the lid tight and shake it up. Over the course of the story, the two find themselves battling it out with each other and several villains, all while attempting to work as a unit to solve a murder. We spoke with Duggan about the series.
CBR News: Gerry, how did this assignment come about for you? Was it inspired by the recent Hawkeye and Deadpool team up story in "A+X?"
Gerry Duggan: Actually, I believe this was ["Hawkeye" editor] Sana [Amanat's] idea. Obviously Matt [Fraction] is doing a wonderful job on "Hawkeye," and a cornerstone of our "Deadpool" run is that people don't really want to be seen next to him. So this is a very fun odd couple to play with, where they're both more or less the 'Oscar' of the equation.

Both of these books have a very specific voice; we're going to see if we can make those voices sing well together in one comic. It's an opportunity for a lot of fun.
What do you find most interesting about Hawkeye? What's it like bouncing him off of a character like Wade?
Hawkeye is a lot of fun to write. I'm sort of in awe of that book, as a lot of comic fans are. He's a guy who flings himself at danger and manages to save the day — at great cost to his body.

Wade is similar. He obviously has regeneration, but there is this element they both share in that neither one is near the top of lists of names that people would want to team up with. So it's fun. We're sort of treating them like they're guys at the dance who are clinging to the side of the wall.
There is a life and death problem they're confronted, with and they are at each other's throats the whole time, but when push comes to shove, they are going to do the right thing.
It does seem like they are both 'leap before you look' kind of guys, which suggests that they're initial dynamic would be somewhat confrontational.
Yeah, exactly. I think the expectation is that you'll see Hawkeye and Deadpool fight, and that expectation will certainly be met. How it happens, though, I think is a fun beat. It will also happen more or less continuously throughout, which is a lot of fun to write. I hope that fun translates to the page.
Would this story be comparable to some of the other buddy action stories you've written in books like "A+X," where you wrote a Kitty Pryde and Spider-Woman story, and a Captain America and Cyclops tale?
I think you're right on the money. I'm a long time reader and admirer of Shane Black, and he's sort of the best at that. He writes people that needle each other so well. "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" is one of my favorite films. If you haven't seen it, go see what convinced Marvel that Robert Downey Jr. was Iron Man.
I love trying to come up with something sharp to stab into them, and something sharp from their tongues. To me, that's the great fun of it all. I think that's been a fun equation we've been using well on the main "Deadpool" book.
A lot of Shane Black films use the Christmas season as a backdrop, and I understand "Hawkeye Vs Deadpool" will also use a holiday as part of the setting —
Yeah, the #0 issue takes place on Halloween night in Bed-Stuy. I'm actually doing a couple Halloween books this year. "Nova" will have a beat on Halloween, too. I'm a huge fan. Halloween and Christmas are two of the best times of the year.
What sets the action of your story in motion?
The #0 issue has a lot of fun character stuff between these two guys and includes some of their supporting cast members, and some surprise members of their supporting casts. The whole thing kicks off with a murder, literally at Clint's door. Then, the [story's] threat is something that will be very personal for both characters. The tightrope I walk is trying to make the threat real, dangerous and immediate, and then also to have some time for those guys to sort of yell at each other as they're going through a drive through.
I think Sana is keeping me honest and [assistant editor] Devin [Lewis] is helping a lot too. I'm already scripting well ahead and Matteo's art has really been wonderful. He's the perfect guy for this.
Can we expect to see some characters like Shiklah and Agent Preston from "Deadpool" and maybe Kate Bishop or even Clint's brother Barney from "Hawkeye?"
I can't say yes to specifically all of those names, but there are some surprising names that will turn up, and some names that you maybe would want to see and I think you'll see in a fun way. I'm very grateful for the chance to play in the "Hawkeye" corner of the sandbox.
Does "Hawkeye Vs Deadpool" feature just one antagonist? Or are Clint and Wade up against a multitude of foes?
It starts with hopefully a surprising Spider-villain that I've never had a chance to write, and then it may begin to involve several different facets of crime, be they organized or not. I'm having fun!
I hope fans of either character will give me the benefit of the doubt. I'm not just betting heavily on Deadpool because Brian[Posehn] and I are writing "Deadpool.
Earlier you mentioned a murder sets the story in motion. I imagine you're also going to have a bit of fun with that, since Clint and Wade aren't necessarily the best detectives considering how impulsive they are.
That's sort of the great thing. If they were really to think about it, they might leave this one for the NYPD, but Clint is committed because he has a lot of regret over this one. I think it's okay to say that he's having a difficult day when he's asked for help, and brushes aside the person seeking help. This ends up being the catalyst for his emotional involvement in the story.
Matteo Lolli, the series' artist, recently drew Deadpool in a "Thunderbolts" annual —
Yes, that's right. He's been doing some Deadpool for a while now, and we were lucky enough to get him. The first thing he did was sketch some really wonderful faces of Hawkeye, and we're going to use them all. There are a few faces that just looked so sour, you could just picture him standing next to Deadpool while Deadpool is saying or doing something horrible.
Finally, as co-writer of the "Deadpool" ongoing series, you can follow up on any of the repercussions from this for Wade. Will we see some of the aftermath from "Hawkeye Vs Deadpool" feed back into "Deadpool" at a certain point?
That's an interesting question. The answer is yes, and I didn't mean for it to happen this way, but there is, from the outset of the #0 issue, a really fun moment that we've been building towards for a long time in "Deadpool." I didn't mean for it to happen here, but it fit. It was sort of the perfect puzzle piece that we needed. I think it's fun.
I do hope that "Deadpool" fans will check this out. I know we've been doing a story right now that ties in to "Original Sin," and you'll see some of the reverberations of that, even, in this book.
So it's a book with plenty of connective DNA to what you've been doing in "Deadpool" — is it accessible for new readers as well?
100 percent. In fact, coming into it cold is sort of like jumping into a cold pool, where the shock is sort of better than just tipping your toe in. So if you're a "Hawkeye" fan who has not read any "Deadpool," I promise that you'll be traveling at the same speed that everyone else is. It's the same if you're a "Deadpool" fan who has not read any "Hawkeye." I credit the editors for maintaining the balance there.
I'm really happy with our first issue. I think it's one of the better first issues that I've managed to shove off of this laptop of mine. I hope fans of both characters will come into the book with open minds. There's a lot of action, and hopefully some laughs to be enjoyed this Halloween.
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With the 31-year-old still to sign a contract extension at Stamford Bridge, with his deal due to run out next summer, the chance to sign a world-class player for next to nothing is tempting for the former Chelsea manager.
"For this season, we have a very good squad but next year, I don't know what is going on. Ashley Cole is the best left-back in the world at the moment," he told reporters.
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However, the 53-year-old suggested it is only natural that top players are linked with the French club, such is their spending power and desire for success, and added that not every rumour comes true.
"This is normal because a lot of players are linked with Paris Saint-Germain in the market," he added.
"The newspapers said that 100 players could come here."
Cole has been in excellent form this season for the Blues, but talks over a new contract seem to hinge on Chelsea's policy of only giving players over 30 a contract extension of one year. Cole would be in line for a huge payout if he were to make the move to the Qatari-backed French side, who are currently second in Ligue 1.
Ancelotti also had words for another Chelsea player, lending his support to captain John Terry after the FA found him guilty of using racist language towards Anton Ferdinand.
"It is unbelievable – John Terry doesn't deserve this," he told ESPN Star Sports.
"I cannot understand how the FA can make a different decision [to the civil courts]. I think that it is really strange. [Terry] has a really fantastic relationship with everyone. I am sure he is not racist – 100 per cent."
"I don't think he'll come back to play for England and I think that is a good decision. It is a bad thing for England, for sure, because John Terry did a lot of things for the national team."


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David Baltimore was born in New York City. As a high school student, he participated in the Jackson Memorial Laboratory research program in Bar Harbor, Maine. It was his first experience working in a biology research lab and interacting with scientists, and it was the start of his research career.
Baltimore studied biology and chemistry at Swarthmore College. In 1959, the summer of his third year at Swarthmore, Baltimore became one of the first undergraduate research students at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. He worked with George Streisinger who introduced him to the "new" field of molecular biology.
After graduating in 1960, Baltimore went to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to do a Ph.D. in biophysics. He became interested in animal viruses and in 1961 left MIT and went to Rockefeller University to continue graduate work with Richard Franklin. Franklin taught a course on animal viruses that Baltimore had taken in Cold Spring Harbor. Franklin had experimental evidence that showed how certain viruses seem to shut down synthesis of cellular RNA and induce synthesis of viral RNA.
As a post-doctorate, Baltimore continued to study viral systems, specifically viral RNA synthesis. In 1965, Baltimore became a research associate at the Salk Institute where he worked on poliovirus. He found that the RNA genome of poliovirus became the mRNA message once it entered the cytoplasm.
In 1968, Baltimore accepted a position as an associate professor of microbiology at MIT. By this time, he began to suspect that not all RNA viruses replicated in the same manner. Baltimore knew about Howard Temin's DNA provirus hypothesis that viral RNA was a template to make viral DNA, which then became the template for the synthesis of progeny viral RNA. In the '60s, this was a radical idea and a clear departure from the accepted Central Dogma of DNA to RNA to protein. Given his own suspicions, Baltimore thought Temin's theory was logical and was able to prove it by finding the RNA-dependent DNA polymerase, later named reverse transcriptase in RSV and in a mouse tumor virus. Baltimore, Temin and Renato Dulbecco shared the 1975 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries concerning the interaction between tumor viruses and the genetic material of the cell.
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There are tons of unexpected, unpredictable roller coaster moments in caregiving. The best way to react? Have some humor! Here's how humor can change the game.
Family members who are suddenly, and unexpectedly, thrust into the role of caregiver find themselves in a deep pool of unexpected emotions. Anger, denial, and resentment are common. What about laughter? Rarely do we read about caregivers of the elderly practicing laughter but they do. Not only is laughter healthy for the caregiver and the senior but it is a wonderful survival technique.
Caring for those with dementia and Alzheimer's is exhausting and discouraging, especially when they are family members. The caregiver must simultaneously be compassionate and giving, while trying to contain the grief and sadness that comes from watching a loved one fade away. One must become accustomed to the fact that a loved one is dying while at the same time cherishing every moment with that person. The mental gymnastics would make Freud shudder.
Enter laughter. It is a powerful tool. It can remove shame from an embarrassing situation, encourage a resistant Alzheimer's patient to eat or bathe, or turn a highly stressful situation into a more relaxed one. It's as simple as laughing at the simple things.
Did a man who is suffering from Alzheimer's put on a woman's hat or gloves? Laugh it away saying he never looked so good in that color.
Did a woman who is suffering from dementia believe that her husband was on the television? Laugh it away saying no one ever broadcast the fact that she was married to a TV star.
Is the elderly patient beginning to eat dog food out of a can? Just laugh and say "Well, unless you want to change your name to Fido, we probably better find you something better to eat."
There is also a serious side to laughter. Just like small children, Alzheimer and dementia patients can quickly get themselves into dangerous situations if not constantly supervised. Yelling or startling them usually increases the immediate danger. Laughing it off, cajoling, and joking with the elderly patient can correct the situation quickly and help the caregiver to back them out of a dangerous situation.
It is important to remember that although the disease has stolen many things from an Alzheimer's or dementia patient, it has not stolen their ability to sense another person's mood. When a caregiver sings or laughs or smiles, the patient will respond in kind. It is the nature of human beings.
And when the worst occurs, when the patient no longer recognizes the caregiver, laughter can ease the pain and safeguard the relationship. Caring for an Alzheimer's or dementia patient suspends all the rules of life. What is left is authentic love and the ability to experience it in its most raw state. Laughter helps to move us along the path to that understanding.


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Mobile phone recycling could generate money for a better model – and the new Nokia 5230 is potentially ideal.
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Neil McHugh is sales and marketing director at Right Mobile Phone and said because the Nokia 5230 combines social media and entertainment, it is best targeted at the "late-teen Facebook generation".
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Primarily to diagnose and monitor acute pancreatitis; also sometimes to diagnose and monitor chronic pancreatitis or other pancreatic diseases
When you have symptoms of a pancreatic disorder, such as severe abdominal pain, fever, loss of appetite, or nausea
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm; sometimes a random urine sample, a 24-hour urine sample, or a sample of peritoneal fluid
Amylase is one of several enzymes produced by the pancreas to help digest carbohydrates. This test measures the amount of amylase in the blood or urine or sometimes in peritoneal fluid.
Amylase is secreted through the pancreatic duct into the first part of the small intestine (duodenum), where it helps break down dietary carbohydrates. It is also produced by other organs, particularly the salivary glands.
Amylase is usually present in the blood and urine in small quantities. When cells in the pancreas are injured, as happens with pancreatitis, or when the pancreatic duct is blocked by a gallstone or by a pancreatic tumor in rare cases, increased amounts of amylase are released into the blood. This increases concentrations of amylase in the blood and also in the urine as amylase is eliminated from the blood through the urine.
How is the sample collected for testing?
A blood sample is obtained by inserting a needle into a vein in the arm. Sometimes a random urine sample, a 24-hour urine sample, or peritoneal fluid is collected.
Is any test preparation needed to ensure the quality of the sample?
No test preparation is needed.
How is it used?
The blood amylase test is used to help diagnose and monitor acute pancreatitis. It is often ordered along with a lipase test. It may also be used to diagnose and monitor chronic pancreatitis and other disorders that may involve the pancreas.
A urine amylase test may also be ordered. Typically, its level will mirror blood amylase concentrations, but both the rise and fall will occur later. Sometimes a urine creatinine clearance may be ordered along with the urine amylase to help evaluate the ratio of amylase to creatinine that is filtered by the kidneys. This ratio is used to assess kidney function because improper function can result in a slower rate of amylase clearance.
In certain cases, for example when there is an accumulation of fluid in the abdomen (ascites), an amylase test may be performed on peritoneal fluid to help make a diagnosis of pancreatitis.
Amylase tests are sometimes used to monitor treatment of cancers involving the pancreas and after the removal of gallstones that have caused gallbladder attacks.
When is it ordered?
A blood amylase test may be ordered when a person has symptoms of a pancreatic disorder, such as:
- Severe abdominal or back pain
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
A urine amylase test may be ordered along with or following a blood amylase test. One or both may also be ordered periodically when a health practitioner wants to monitor a person to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and to determine whether amylase levels are increasing or decreasing over time.
What does the test result mean?
A high amylase level in the blood may indicate the presence of a condition affecting the pancreas.
In acute pancreatitis, amylase in the blood often increases to 4 to 6 times higher than the highest reference value, sometimes called the upper limit of normal. The increase occurs within 4 to 8 hours of injury to the pancreas and generally remains elevated until the cause is successfully treated. Then the amylase values will return to normal in a few days.
In chronic pancreatitis, amylase levels initially will be moderately elevated but often decrease over time with progressive pancreas damage. In this case, levels returning to normal may not indicate that the source of damage has been resolved. The magnitude of increase in amylase level does not indicate severity of pancreatic disease.
Amylase levels may also be significantly increased in people with pancreatic duct obstruction and pancreatic cancers.
In general, urine amylase levels rise in proportion to blood amylase levels and will stay elevated for several days after blood levels have returned to normal.
An increased level of amylase in peritoneal fluid can occur in acute pancreatitis but may also occur in other abdominal disorders, such as obstructed intestine or decreased blood flow to the intestines (infarct).
A low amylase level in blood and urine in a person with pancreatitis symptoms may indicate permanent damage to the amylase-producing cells in the pancreas. Decreased levels can also be due to kidney disease and toxemia of pregnancy.
Increased blood amylase levels with normal to low urine amylase levels may indicate the presence of a macroamylase, a benign complex of amylase and other proteins that accumulates in the blood.
Is there anything else I should know?
In acute pancreatitis, elevated amylase levels usually parallel lipase concentrations, although lipase levels will remain elevated longer. The lipase test is regarded as more accurate for detecting pancreatitis, particularly acute alcoholic pancreatitis, but both lipase and amylase tests are commonly ordered together when pancreatitis is suspected.
Chronic pancreatitis is often associated with alcoholism. It may also be caused by trauma or pancreatic duct obstruction or may be seen in association with genetic abnormalities such as cystic fibrosis.
Do elevated amylase levels always mean that I have a pancreatic condition?
No. Amylase levels may also be significantly increased in people with gallbladder attacks. Urine and blood amylase levels may be moderately elevated with a variety of other conditions, such as ovarian cancer, lung cancer, tubal pregnancy, acute appendicitis, diabetic ketoacidosis, mumps, intestinal obstruction, or perforated ulcer, but amylase tests are not generally used to diagnose or monitor these disorders.
Can medications that I am taking affect the amylase level?Yes. Some drugs that may cause amylase to rise include aspirin, diuretics, oral contraceptives, corticosteroids, indomethacin, ethyl alcohol, and opiates (such as codeine and morphine).
What is the difference between P-amylase and S-amylase?
Amylase is an enzyme that has several different forms called isoenzymes. Different tissues make different forms. P-amylase refers to the type of amylase made mainly in the pancreas. S-amylase refers to the type of amylase made mainly by the salivary glands. P-amylase in the blood increases when the pancreas is inflamed or damaged. S-amylase in the blood increases when the salivary gland is inflamed or damaged. Measuring pancreatic amylase, or P-amylase, may be useful in determining if an increase in a total amylase level is due to acute pancreatitis.
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Tests: Lipase, Trypsin, Trypsinogen
Conditions: Cystic Fibrosis, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Diseases, Pancreatitis
Elsewhere On The Web
Pancreas.org: Patient Information
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse: Pancreatitis
National Pancreas Foundation: Acute Pancreatitis
National Pancreas Foundation: Chronic Pancreatitis
MayoClinic.org: Pancreatitis
American Cancer Society: Pancreatic Cancer