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This season's classic shifts and city shorts mean it's time to get your legs into shape. Here, the experts' quick tips.

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No one does legs like the Victoria's Secret models, which is why we went to Meredith Baraf, the makeup artist responsible for the glowing gams on the runway. Her advice:

Use a self-tanner. Let's face it, legs look better tan. Just make it a fake tan. "And exfoliate beforehand," says Baraf. "It evens out the top layer of your skin so the tan fades naturally." Try Ahava Micro-Peeling Cream Wash ($19.50) and Victoria's Secret Sunkissed Bronze Instant Self Tan Lotion ($12). Once the tan dries, set it with a moisturizer like Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 ($6.99). "This helps the tan last a bit longer."

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Slim down with shimmer. Apply highlighter along your shin bones and up the center of your thighs to reflect light and make legs look thinner. Try St. Tropez Skin Illuminator Cream ($25).

Smooth your problem areas. For a quick, albeit temporary, slimming effect, rub in a caffeine-containing lotion like Sunday Riley Liquid Diet ($105).

Last-minute trick: If you have only minutes to get ready, use a fast-drying body bronzer. "This will make legs appear less pasty and blotchy," notes Baraf. We like Josie Maran Bronzing Argan Oil ($52).

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Easy Exercises

"A defined leg isn't just about beautiful thighs, it's about toning from your glutes to your ankles," says Los Angeles trainer Danny Musico, whose clients include celebrities like Jessica Simpson. He recommends three sets of 12 to 15 of the following exercises two to three times per week to notice results in two weeks.

Calf raises: Stand on an aerobic step with your heels hanging off, then raise yourself up and down on your toes.
Side steps: Place an exercise band (available at around your ankles and keep feet shoulder distance apart. Step to the side with one foot, crunching against the band, and follow with the other leg.

Jumping rope: "This is by far the most successful leg exercise because it works every muscle in your body." He suggests setting a goal of 30 minutes, and as you're building up to it, jump as long and as fast as you can.

Get off the treadmill — yoga delivers faster results. "If you practice two to three times a week, you'll automatically develop leaner leg muscles in just a few weeks," promises New York-based yoga instructor Christine Martitz. Ask your yoga class instructor to incorporate a few of her favorite leg-toning poses:

Shoulder stand: Lie on your back and lift legs up into a 90 degree angle, using your hands to support your lower back and touching your chest to your chin.

Inclined plane: Sitting down, stretch out your legs and place your hands on the ground behind your hips to lift your body up.

Leg raises: As you lie flat on your back, lift a leg up slowly to a 90-degree angle, pointing and flexing your foot. Bring it down and alternate legs.

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Sclerotherapy: "To treat small to midsize varicose veins, sclerotherapy is the gold standard," says surgeon Luis Navarro, medical director of New York City's Vein Treatment Center, of the injections designed to irritate the inner lining of the vein so it collapses and disappears. Cost: around $450 per session with about three to five sessions required.

Mini phlebectomy: "Larger veins need more aggressive treatment," says Navarro. "The procedure involves taking a needle and making a nick in the skin so we can hook the vein out. It's usually combined with another treatment like sclerotherapy or lasers." Cost: $2,000 and up.

Endovenous laser ablation: A less invasive treatment for larger veins, EVLA uses a laser inside the vein to close it. "It requires one session with local anesthesia, but you can go right back to work," explains Navarro. Cost: around $3,500.

Liposuction: "The most underappreciated areas to treat are the calves and ankles," says Gerald Pitman, a Manhattan plastic surgeon. He adds, "Women often tell me after that they can now fit into their boots." He says that your surgeon should have a good sculptural sense and use ultrafine cannula tubes and mini incisions. Average recovery time is five to seven days. Cost: around $7,000. Liposuction also works well for outer-thigh fat or "saddlebags."

Tummy tuck: Pitman finds that if your inner thighs are droopy, this treatment works well as it not only tightens the skin of the lower abdomen, but it also pulls up the skin on the upper thigh and avoids putting a scar on the groin, which can be problematic as gravity pulls it down over time. Average downtime is a week and cost is around $7,000.

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Hermione could hear the footsteps. And she knew it wasn’t good Turing to her right she saw the, The Snatchers she was sure the footsteps belonged too.  She let out a small breath as they walked right past her.  However one stopped and turned walking back to stand inches form her face.

 Hermione held her breath as he seemed to search for her.  Then she knew it, He could smell her perfume.  He seemed to stand there for and eternity, smelling the air for her.  She dared not move in case she made noise and he was sure to know she was there, behind protective spells.  Looking at him she saw a very handsome man, from his untamed hair to the militaristic clothing, save the plaid pants, he was a rather good looking man.

 One of his group dropped the body he was carrying distracting the snatchers.  They began to argue about the weight of the person.  Hermione kept her eyes on them as they walked away.  She never heard Harry walking up until he spoke.

“Snatchers” He said scaring her, “good thing to know that you enchantments work.”

“He could smell It, My perfume.”  She said still watching them.  She felt as though they would turn and grab them any minute now.   They turned to walk back to the camp, talking about needing to leave soon.  But, with Ron’s arm they still could apparate yet, It would have to be on foot in the moring.

It was Hermione’s turn with the locket; she could see it was wearing down on Ron.  Ron handed it too her as he went out to take his turn at the watch.  Hermione and Harry could tell he was feeling better already as he settled in by a tree.

Lying on her bed, Hermione was afraid to sleep with the locket on.  It brought her horrible dreams. One of Harry and Ron dead and her happy she didn’t have to protect them anymore.  She was horrified to admit sometimes it had crossed her mind.  But, to night they were dreams nights with the snatcher she had Scene.

 Scabior was now at the head of the group again but, there “cargo” was not on his mind. No, He thought of the perfume he came across not 20 minutes ago.  He wondered who she was.  What was she doing out here?  And would her run into the mystery woman?  But the biggest question roaming in his mine was that, if she was on his list, would he turn her in for the reward she came with?

 Looking too the men in his group he knew it was about time to make camp.  He announced that they had made enough progress and it was time to make camp.  He also told one of the men to make sure Fenrir was locked up as he tended to want to snack on the captive at night.

 “Cosgrave tie them up.” Scabior said pulling a rope out of his jacket.  He had the same enchantment Hermione had on her bag.  He began to head back to where he smelled the perfume.

 “Oi where are you going?” Cosgrave asked, he was the snatcher that had dropped one of the captives earlier.

 “A walk.” Scabior said without so much as looking back.

 Hermione sat bolt up as she woke from her dream.  She could still feel the snatchers hands on her body.   She knew he was a handsome man, but, she also knew he was an evil man.  Looking at the locket she claimed it.  There would be no other reason why she would dream of spending a night with him.  Sight she stepped out of bed,  she saw that it was now Harry’s watch as Ron was soundly asleep in the bed next to hers.

 “Everything ok?”  Harry asked as she stepped out of the tent.

 “Yeah just bad dreams.” Hermione said walking over to him.

 “I’ll take” Harry said pulling the locket off of Hermione.

 Hermione nodded and announced she would be going for a walk to clear her head.  Harry simply nodded as Hermione walked away.  She thought of what would happen if that Snatcher ever caught them. Would he truly turn them in?  Sighting she looked up to be, staring evil in the face.

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Great golfers have a way of neutralizing the effects of stress and anxiety so they perform as if there was no pressure most of the time.  But even the greatest golfers in the world, like Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, succumb to pressure more than they would like.  Their physical gifts don’t immunize them from these effects.  If they did, they would never make a mistake.

You don’t have to be playing in the Masters or other Major golf tournament to experience stress and anxiety.  Every golfer experiences pressure many more times than we would like to admit.  If we don’t deal with pressure we do not perform up to our potential.  Ignoring, denying, suppressing, or repressing our responses to stress and anxiety only make things worse.  We must be proactive and develop the ability to inhibit or reverse the effects of stress and anxiety when they occur.  Knowing what happens to us when the demand to perform exceeds our perceptions of meeting those demands and having techniques that override the stress response helps us perform up to our potential more often.

Regardless of how we define success, the pressure to succeed in uncertain situations triggers stress and anxiety, activating our fight-or-flight reflex.  While this primitive, instinctive, automatic, and unconscious reflex helped our earliest ancestors survive their hostile environment, it wreaks havoc on our ability to perform our best in situations, like golf that require a high degree of physical competence, complete and appropriate attention, as well as control over our visual and emotional behaviors.

Neuro-chemicals, referred to as hormones, are released into our bloodstream when danger threatens and it doesn’t make any difference whether the danger is to life and limb or the fear of failure to play golf up to our expectations.  The same chemicals are released and produce the same effects on our nervous system, body, mind, eyes, and emotions.

Our pupils dilate to increase our peripheral vision so we can see the danger better.  The more we see the more difficult it is to keep our eyes still and our mind target oriented.  Our muscles tighten or become jittery.  This makes it difficult to produce our best swings, putting strokes, etc.  Access to memory centers that house information about intellectual and physicals skills is interrupted, making nearly impossible to recall the mechanical abilities we worked so hard to develop.  When we’re being chased by a saber-toothed tiger, we don’t need to have access to skill memories so there shut down so as not to interfere with or slow down our survival instincts.  The same is true when we fear hitting the ball in the water or missing an important putt, even though we need these memories at the time.

The connection between the right and left hemispheres of our brain is interrupted.  The left hemisphere is where we do our thinking and the right brain is where our creativity and emotions are housed.  So we lose the ability to control our thoughts and emotions.  We lose the ability to properly analyze the situation to make the best decision possible and have difficulty with feel and creativity when needed.  The more stress we experience, the greater the release of hormones into our bloodstream, the more intense the stress response, and the greater the effect on our performance.

Because of the nature of golf, even the slightest concerns about our performance can begin to affect our performance.  As we press to improve our performance, without addressing the effects of those concerns, the more stress we experience and the worse our performance.  Going back to the range to hit more balls does nothing to improve our ability to perform under pressure.

We must know and acknowledge when stress and anxiety strike, learn how we respond to pressure, attentionally, emotionally, visually, physiologically, and behaviorally, and develop techniques for inhibiting or reversing the effects on each of these systems.  And if we truly want our efforts to control the effects of stress to be effective, we must practice them with the same intent we practice our physical skills so that they become second nature.

Fortunately, the techniques for addressing each of the systems affected by stress and anxiety are simple so are learned very quickly and only have to be practiced a few minutes a day, a couple of times a week.  You can learn more about these techniques in my book, Kingdom of the Tiger:  A Golfer’s Guide to Playing in The Zone, which you will find at my website,, and at Colin Cromack’s website,  Till next time,

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Colorfly C4 or HM-801?

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Hello everyone!

Once again, I'm here to kindly ask for some help. I just got my JH13s and I'm just amazed by it. On many aspects it sounds better than my K1000s - which are not properly amplified, to be fair.

The thing is that I don't think I'm doing it any justice by carrying it around with an iPod, so I've been looking forr a high end DAP to use with it. The choice apparently comes down to the Colorfly C4 or Hifiman HM-801. When I saw the C4 for the first time I fell in love with its looks. It's definitely one of the most visually appealing pieces of audio equipment I've ever seen. However, Headfonia's review stated that he prefers the sound of the Hifiman, although those who are looking for a more open sound will be happier with the Colorfly. I value a very open sound and don't want anything dark sounding, but then I can't stand an overly bright sound. I also really dont wan't too much bass. The quantity I'm getting at the moment is spot on I think, if a tiny little bit on the heavy side.

Does anyone happen to know how does the C4 compare to the iPod Classic in terms of treble and bass quantity? I can only take a bit more treble than the iPod and definitely don't want any more bass. And what about the Hifiman? Does it have much more bass? Is it much darker?

Thank you!

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You should ask this in the Portable source section.

post #3 of 113
Thread Starter

Oh... a guy asked this question there, even though it was specifically in relation to his SE535. Still, there were no conclusive answers and, being high-end portable players, I reckoned I could ask this question in here. But well, nevermind then!

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I'm sure both of those players would be a noticeable improvement over the iPod Classic's headphone-out.  I have the JH16 and HM-801, and I'd say that the HM-801 (with stock amp card) has much cleaner bass than any iPod I own.  The sound signature is on the warm side, and with the wrong headphones (like Denon D2000 or Senn IE8) there can be a bit of a bass cloud.  But with fairly neutral headphones like the JH13, I don't think you have anything to worry about.  I feel that the HM-801 presents such a vast sense of space and separation, that its warmth doesn't seem unnatural with the JH16.

The stock amp card does have a bit more bass quantity than the "GAME" card, which was designed for IEMs.  If you end up not liking how the stock card sounds, that card is an option to get a more refined sound and a lower gain; channel imbalance at low volumes is one of the HM-801's weaknesses with the JH16.

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The Colorfly doesn't have any channel imbalance at low volumes, something to think about. I think you would be very satisfied with either one, but if you like the Colorfly, I would get it. The upsampling function looks very cool. Just go for the one you really want, as they are both head and shoulders above and Ipod. I agree the Colorfly looks stunning. Have you seen the inside? It is crammed full of caps and stuff, a good thing in this case.

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Thank you both for your impressions!

dj nellie, it's interesting what you said about having a cleaner bass. I'm pretty impressed with the JH13 on this regard, and that's through the iPod! I tend to prefer a leaner response in the bass department, so that's my fear with the HM-801, but then if it's much cleaner, I imagine it won't get in the way of anything.

George, I've seen some pictures of the inside as well! The whole player looks nothing short of stunning in my opinion. My worry is that it might be too bright, so basically I'm concerned about one being too warm and the other being too bright hahaha!

Still... as both of you stated very clearly, I suppose either one will be a few steps above my iPod. I'll think about it and make a decision! No need to hurry for now!

Thank you again!

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If you went with the Colorfly, it would be a service to head-fi at this point. There are far too few impressions. Just get it from somewhere that has a good return policy, and if you don't like it, return it or sell it on here.

Of course, you don't want to buy it because I want you to. Go for whatever one you think will give you better results.

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you can read the comparison at the headphonia.The concludtion there is,that the HM801 is a lot better.

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But that is one man's opinion. You need a little more than that to judge a product on. Mike (The guy who runs headfonia) has a review for the Nationite S:Flo2 and he says there is almost bass. That is simply not true and I don't see how he could have come to that conclusion. I would like to see a few more reviews before I judged the player.

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I feel the same way, George! All I could find was one review, but the guy only spent a few minutes with it, and only used a JH16. As coolcat pointed out, there's headfonia review, but as you stated, it's hard to judge only from one man's opinion (two, in that case). And still, on that review, he says he prefers the HM-801, but people who would like an open sound, like me, could prefer the Colorfly.

Well... guess I'll go for the C4 then! And when I do, I'll post something in here!

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Awesome! Hopefully your thoughts will help give more consensus about the player. I look forward to any and all impressions.beerchug.gif

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I hope for your sake that they improved the build quality on these things. The "bronze" faceplate isn't even metal!

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Thread Starter

Oh dear... that's something that's making me think twice.

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I hope for your sake that they improved the build quality on these things. The "bronze" faceplate isn't even metal!

I would not trust a man who can't feel difference between metal and plastic. Colorfly faceplate is REALLY METAL, and its body is a real WOOD. Try google translate this topic

If you have any ? - feel free to ask me.

The chassis is definitely real wood. Doesn't feel good though.

The outer surface of the faceplate is about as metal as something is that isn't cool to the touch in a cold room. If it's metal, it's been painted over.

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Yepp, at least you admit wood body.

Metal faceplate is painted in GOLD, its original color is METAL. =)

The more I read your posts about Colorfly the more I think you're payed off or prejudged or something. You wrote an awful review where you value SQ before at least 100hr of burn-in. Headphonia.com felt metal and wood but those guys didn't seem to make a burn-in either. That makes situation even worse. Colorfly gets bad reputation from the beginning because of such mistakes. Mine Colorfly settled down after about 500+ hours of burn-in but I'm still not sure. Straight out from the box it sounded too bright and shiny with a lack of bass, now it is much better.

Sure, the faceplate is painted in 24k gold that happens to look and feel like faux brushed-bronze paint.rolleyes.gif

I never said the Colorfly sounded particularly bad. My comparative component of sound impressions should be taken with a grain of salt since I did not have both the C4 or HM-801 on-hand to level match and compare with blind tests (which would have to be near-instantaneous to overcome lack of audio memory).

But my impressions of the build quality stand. Cheap and pretentious. At least the HM-801 doesn't look much more expensive than it feels.

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A breakfast centered around whole grains can get your engine running and keep your heart ticking.

Breakfast holds a special place in the daily trio of main meals. It's more than just an eye-opener that helps you make the transition from sweet sleep to the day ahead. Coming as it does after the day's longest period without food, breakfast appears to influence metabolism more strongly than lunch or dinner. Its effects on blood sugar, insulin, and appetite echo throughout the day. Getting a smart start in the morning may have an even longer term payoff "" protection against heart disease and possibly a longer, healthier life.

Not to be missed

A host of mostly small studies show that eating breakfast, as compared to skipping it, makes for smaller rises in blood sugar and insulin after all of the day's meals and snacks. Smoothing out the blood sugar and insulin roller coaster can help reduce levels of harmful LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. It can also curb the appetite. People who eat breakfast tend to take in fewer calories over the course of the day than those who skip it. The lesson here "" skipping breakfast as an easy way to cut calories usually backfires.

There's one other benefit worth mentioning. People who eat breakfast tend to have better-quality diets overall than people who skip this meal.

Controlling blood sugar, insulin, and cholesterol and improving diet quality are all well and good. Is there a payoff for what really matters? Several large observational studies suggest that eating breakfast, especially one that includes whole-grain foods, reduces the chances of having a heart attack or stroke, or developing type 2 diabetes or heart failure. There are also a handful of studies suggesting that people who routinely eat whole grains, usually in the form of whole-grain breakfast cereal, aren't as likely to die prematurely of cardiovascular disease.

Breakfast ideas

Breakfast can be as simple as a few handfuls of trail mix or as elaborate as a multi-course meal. Here are some suggestions for keeping it as healthful as possible:

  • A bowl of steel-cut oatmeal topped with fruit and walnuts (make a batch on Saturday and eat it all week long)

  • A bowl of high-fiber, whole-grain cereal such as Fiber One, Shredded Wheat, or Cheerios (anything with a whole-grain product as the first ingredient and few added sugars) with milk and sliced banana, strawberries, blueberries, or other fruit

  • 6 or 8 ounces of 1% yogurt with blueberries and sunflower seeds

  • A whole-grain English muffin with peanut butter

  • An omelet made with one egg and one egg white, or egg substitute, served with whole-grain toast and orange slices. A veggie omelet is even better.

  • A whole-wheat tortilla with a smear of peanut butter wrapped around a banana

  • A smoothie made with milk, yogurt, orange or pineapple juice, fresh or frozen strawberries or blueberries, and a few slices of banana. Throw in oat bran, ground flax seeds, or wheat germ for extra fiber and healthful oils.

Quality counts

What you eat for breakfast matters just as much as whether you eat it, if not more so. Breakfast is the perfect opportunity to get some of the multiple servings of fruits and whole grains recommended in the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans. It's also a great time to get some good protein and fats from nuts and seeds.

Breakfast power foods are those that deliver whole grains in one form or another, such as hot cereal, ready-to-eat cereal, granola bars, and breads. Add some berries, which are a storehouse of antioxidants, or other fruit for extra sweetness, fiber, and taste. Sip a cup of coffee or tea, and you have a filling breakfast that's great for the heart and the rest of the body.

Eggs, bacon, donuts, a big bagel brimming with rapidly digested carbohydrates, or other common breakfast foods fill the stomach "" for a while "" and maybe wake up the brain. But they don't have the same kind of health payoff of whole grains and fruit, and some can even set you back healthwise.

Smart starts

Some people see breakfast as the most monotonous meal "" a ho-hum bowl of cereal with milk, a small glass of juice, and a cup or two of coffee. But with a little creativity, breakfast can be the best meal of the day. Try some of the suggestions in "Breakfast ideas." If you're daring, venture beyond traditional American breakfast foods to those of other countries: rice with vegetables and fish, as in parts of China; falafel (bean burgers) served in pita bread, as in Egypt; idli (steamed cakes of fermented rice and lentils), as in southern parts of India; or gallo pinto (refried black beans, rice, and onions), as in Costa Rica.

"Start your day with a good breakfast" is timeless advice that science is only slowly catching up with. But there's no need to wait for more hard evidence on this one.


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Evelyn02 01-10-2008 02:27 PM

funny colored stool?
My daughter will be going to Children's hospital in Milwaukee the end of Feb. to have a sweat chloride test and see pulmonologist....something I've noticed is she has episodes of neon green poop...first it was pale yellow then neon's not related to any food, (she doesn't really eat much and definately very little food with color...another concern). Always very soft. She hadn't been she's starting with her lungs again. This has happened on and off. Anyone else? I know about the mucus, and "bulky" foul smells...but what about color?

dannysmom 01-10-2008 05:57 PM

Re: funny colored stool?
My son will have green colored stools but its usually after he's eaten something like Captain Crunch cereal or Trix or sometimes red or blue icing.

Evelyn02 01-11-2008 05:10 AM

Re: funny colored stool?
I've racked my brain but my daughter is not eating very well and usually just "white" foods...hasn't chewed on a crayon or anything either...First it was pale yellow...hmmm? can't really find anything on the internet about it.

Ratatosk 01-11-2008 10:27 AM

Re: funny colored stool?
DS's were more greenish, greenish yellow when he was on formula. There were kinda fluffy. Nowdays it's more greenish because he likes blue kool-aid, blue jello, blue yogurt... Never know what color he's going to have.

If you're concerned, see if you can get your local doctor to order a fecal fat test or get your appointment moved up.

Evelyn02 01-11-2008 01:00 PM

Re: funny colored stool?'ve been so helpful with my posts!! Today her stool was with mucus....and very smelly. Something's up. I'll definately check with her pediatrician....thanks again!

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  • Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin has had a rough time with his Migraines this season. He hasn't had much playing time between Migraine attacks, ankle injuries, and seeing doctors to better manage his Migraines. Harvin's Migraines began in childhood, but seemed to be fairly well controlled as he grew up.

    However, in August 2010, Harvin had a Migraine attack that caused him to collapse on the field during a routine practice drill. He was taken to the hospital for further evaluation, spent the night and was released the next day with no significant findings. In September, Harvin had a sleep study done to see if sleep issues had any part in his Migraines. Apparently, during this study, he had enough sleep interruptions - pauses or breaks in breathing lasting anywhere from a few seconds to minutes - to diagnose sleep apnea and warrant the use of a CPAP machine. These pauses in sleep can be very disruptive to a patient's life, leaving them at a greater risk for heart attack, stroke, and excessive sleepiness during the day. Sleep apnea may also trigger a Migraine for some. We have more information on sleep apnea and other sleep issues on our sister site,

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    Poor sleep hygiene, sleep apnea, along with many other things can trigger a Migraine attack. Finding Harvin's sleep apnea was a good thing for many reasons - his overall health and a possible reduction of just one possible Migraine trigger. But I'm afraid The Vikings went a bit too far when they stated back in September "they could prevent (Harvins') further Migraines after diagnosing them as a byproduct of sleep apnea during the preseason." If this were possible, everyone Migraine disease and sleep apnea would be very excited. Unfortunately, it just doesn't work that way, because Migraine is a genetic neurological disease, thought to be caused by overactive neurons in our brains and genetics. It's been reported that Harvin is seeing a Migraine specialist at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona and is learning more about Migraine disease, its triggers and how to manage them. Good for him. It is so important to become an educated patient, which we often stress here.

    While writing this, I discovered just one more reason there is a huge stigma associated with Migraine disease. Percy Harvin is a young, strong, talented football player who has Migraine disease. Football is a pretty tough sport, one where you need to be in shape all year. I think he is a pretty tough guy, just like most football players seem to be - at least on the outside. But just look at this comment from a "fan" regarding Harvins Migraines, it's disgusting, really.

    Harvin's migraine flares up yet again -

    bigdad10359 says in a comment after this news item - it's the 11th comment down:

    "Let's see...there are players with broken bones, knee sprains, etc.....and this guy has a headache!!!! Give that &&&& a Mydol and tell him to man-up or quit. You can talk crap about Favre all you want, but do you think a freakin headache would keep him out of a game? Hell, even Haynesworth is more of a player than this guy."3

    I mean really, could this person be more ignorant and less compassionate? Clearly he doesn't understand what a Migraine is, and I bet he has never had one. I'm afraid this is just one small example of how people really feel about Migraine disease and Migraineurs in general, not about just athletes with "headaches". Talk about stigma -how to we "tackle" this one? Maybe Percy can help us demystify Migraine disease? What do you think, Percy?

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    3 Rosenthal, Gregg. NBCSports.PFT.  Harvin's Migraine Flare up again. December 8, 2010.

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While I was off at spin class this morning, I've been bombarded with emails about this exciting announcement at the iPhone OS 3.0 preview event going on now:

Lifescan has unveiled an iPhone application that lets users upload glucose readings from their connected blood glucose monitors to their iPhone. "The meter will transmit your data over Bluetooth or the dock connector," according to the device experts over at Engadget, who are liveblogging the event.  Cool!  I believe it's the OneTouch Ping model we're talking about here, based on the posted photos and the fact that that meter is already wireless-enabled.

Mobile Health News explains further:

"The app then lets users send their readings and a message about how they're feeling to caregivers like their parents, children or physician. The glucose reader app also includes a meal builder and insulin schedule for easy tracking by tagging readings as pre- or post-meals. The iPhone app can even estimate, based on diet, how much insulin is needed after each meal. The app also shows glucose levels in a chart form and lists each previous reading."

A few more views, again from the Engadget team. That's Anita Mathew of Lifescan, presenting:

OK, we all know I'm gadget geek. But this looks amazingly cool and useful (love the roll-screen selections, shown above!). Certainly it's going to be a lot more useful than most current iPhone apps for diabetes, like DiabetesLog, which require you to enter a bunch of numbers manually.  Not useful, sorry!

Of course you have to be a current OneTouch Ping system user to take advantage of this app, so that cuts out a lot of people. Still, kudos to Lifescan for moving in this direction. Looks like they're the first, but certainly won't be the last.  From Engadget's live-blog: "A cool idea, but we'd like to see just a small dock connector that functions as the finger pricking device. Are we asking too much?"

Nope, if you ask me: it's got to eventually be all-in-one for true utility...

Anyway, I'm delighted. This is the closest thing I've seen so far to Apple getting into diabetes.

btw, thanks for the tips, everyone!

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Cavities are the most common chronic disease faced by people aged six to 19 years old, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They cause complications like pain, chewing problems, and tooth abscesses. And if you don’t brush or floss your teeth, your plaque will harden and turn into tartar. Tartar above the gums can lead to gingivitis, an early form of gum disease.

How can you prevent plaque from wreaking havoc on your mouth? Besides brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing and visiting a dentist regularly, try to avoid or limit the foods below.

1. Sour Candies

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Why the Dentist Says “No” to Candy
When you eat sugar and other carbs, the plaque on your teeth releases acids. These acids attack the enamel on your teeth, and can cause cavities.

It’s not surprising that candy is bad for your mouth. But sour candy contains more and different kinds of acids that are tougher on your teeth. Plus, because they’re chewy, they stick to your teeth for a longer time, so they’re more likely to cause decay. If you’re craving sweets, grab a square of chocolate instead, which you can chew quickly and wash away easily.

2. Bread

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Think twice as you walk down the supermarket bread aisle. When you chew bread, your saliva breaks down the starches into sugar. Now transformed into a gummy paste-like substance, the bread sticks to the crevices between teeth. And that can cause cavities. When you’re craving some carbs, aim for less-refined varieties like whole wheat. These contain less added sugars and aren’t as easily broken down.

3. Alcohol

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We all know that drinking alcohol isn’t exactly healthy. But did you realize that when you drink, you dry out your mouth? A dry mouth lacks saliva, which we need to keep our teeth healthy. Saliva prevents food from sticking to your teeth and washes away food particles. It even helps repair early signs of tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral infections. To help keep your mouth hydrated, drink plenty of water and use fluoride rinses and oral hydration solutions.

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4. Carbonated Drinks

We all know that little, if any, good comes from soda or pop, even if it’s got the word “diet” on the can. A recent study even found that drinking large quantities of carbonated soda could be as damaging to your teeth as using methamphetamine and crack cocaine. Carbonated sodas enable plaque to produce more acid to attack tooth enamel. So if you sip soda all day, you’re essentially coating your teeth in acid. Plus it dries out your mouth, meaning you have less saliva. And last but not least, dark-colored sodas can discolor or stain your teeth. A note: don’t brush your teeth immediately after drinking a soda; this could actually hasten decay.

5. Ice

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All it contains is water, so it’s fine to chew ice, right? Not so, according to the American Dental Association. Chewing on a hard substance can damage enamel and make you susceptible to dental emergencies such as chipped, cracked, or broken teeth, or loosened crowns. You can use your ice to chill beverages, but don’t chew on it. To resist the urge, opt for chilled water or drinks without ice.

6. Citrus

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Oranges, grapefruits, and lemons are tasty as both fruits and juices, and are packed with vitamin C. But their acid content can erode enamel, making teeth more vulnerable to decay. Even squeezing a lemon or lime into water adds acid to a drink. Plus, acid from citrus can be bothersome to mouth sores. If you want to get a dose of their antioxidants and vitamins, eat and drink them in moderation at mealtime and rinse with water afterward.

7. Potato Chips

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The crunch of a potato chip is eternally satisfying to many of us. Unfortunately, they’re loaded with starch, which becomes sugar that can get trapped in and between the teeth and feed the bacteria in the plaque. Since we rarely have just one, the acid production from the chips lingers and lasts awhile. After you’ve gorged on a bag, floss to remove the trapped particles.

8. Dried Fruits

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You likely assume that dried fruits are a healthy snack. That may be true, but many dried fruits — apricots, prunes, figs, and raisins, to name a few — are sticky. They get stuck and cling in the teeth and their crevices, leaving behind lots of sugar. If you do like to eat dried fruits, make sure you rinse your mouth with water, and then brush and floss after. And because they’re less concentrated with sugar, it is a better choice to eat the fresh versions instead!


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ELISA/Western Blot Tests for HIV

About HIV

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infectious disease that attacks the immune system. If it is not treated, it can develop into acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which is a prolonged and fatal illness. HIV is spread through vaginal, oral, or anal sexual contact. It is also spread through blood, blood factor products, injection drug use, and breast milk.

What Is the ELISA/Western Blot Test?

A series of blood screenings are performed to test for HIV. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), also known as an enzyme immunoassay (EIA), is the first test that your healthcare provider will order to screen for HIV. ELISA, like the Western blot test, detects HIV antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system produces in response to the presence of foreign substances, such as viruses. If you test positive for HIV on the ELISA test, your provider will order the Western blot test to confirm HIV infection.

When Is this Test Recommended?

The ELISA and Western blot tests are recommended if you have been exposed to HIV or are at risk for contracting HIV. Those at risk for HIV include:

  • intravenous (IV) drug users
  • people who have unprotected sex, especially with someone who has HIV or has an unknown HIV status
  • people who have had sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
  • people who had blood transfusions or blood clotting factor injections before 1985

You may opt to have the test done if you are uncertain about your HIV status, even if you are not in a high-risk group. It is a good idea to be tested on a regular basis if you participate in high-risk behaviors, such as IV drug use or unprotected sex.

How Do I Prepare for the Test?

You do not need to do anything to prepare for the ELISA or Western blot test. It takes very little time to give a blood sample, but it may take several days or weeks to get the results. Make sure to tell your healthcare provider as well as the laboratory technician if you have a fear of needles or faint at the sight of blood so that they can take appropriate precautions to provide for your safety in the event that you should faint.

What Happens During the Test?

Before having these tests, you will probably need to sign a consent form. The test and procedure should be explained to you. The procedure for getting a sample of your blood is the same for both tests. A medical professional will:

  • clean your inner arm with a solution to decrease the number of bacteria or germs on the skin surface overlying the vein that they intend to access for the blood sample
  • apply a tourniquet, or elastic band, around your arm to make the veins swell with blood
  • place a needle into one of your veins and draw a small sample of blood into a tube
  • remove the needle and apply a bandage

You may be asked to elevate or flex your arm to reduce the blood flow after the test, to decrease further bleeding.

Giving a blood sample is not painful, though you may feel a sting or a pricking sensation as the needle goes into your vein. Your arm may throb slightly after the procedure.

The blood sample will be sent to a laboratory for analysis. For the ELISA test, a lab technician adds the sample to a petri dish containing HIV antigen. An antigen is any foreign substance, such as a virus, that causes your immune system to respond.

If your blood contains antibodies to HIV, it will bind with the antigen. The technician will check this by adding an enzyme (a protein that helps speed up chemical reactions) to the petri dish and watching how your blood and the antigen react. If the contents of the dish change color, you may have HIV.

The general process of a Western blot test is similar. However, the Western blot method is more complicated. It involves separating the HIV sample into its component proteins using an electrical current. Then, these proteins are transferred to a special kind of paper (blotting) and reacted with your blood sample. An enzyme is used to cause color change and detect antibodies.

Are There Any Risks?

These tests are very safe, but rare complications can occur. For example, you may:

  • feel lightheaded or faint, especially if you have a fear of needles or blood
  • get an infection at the site of the needle insertion
  • develop a bruise at the puncture site
  • have trouble stopping the bleeding

Make sure to tell your healthcare provider if you’ve had trouble giving blood in the past, bruise easily, or suffer from a bleeding disorder, such as hemophilia or are taking anticoagulant medications (also referred to as “blood thinners”). Contact your healthcare provider right away if you experience any of these complications.

What Do the Test Results Mean?

If you test positive for HIV on the ELISA test, you might have HIV. However, sometimes there can be false positives with the ELISA screen. This means that test results indicate that you have HIV when you actually do not. Further testing is required to confirm whether you have the disease. For example, having certain disease such as Lyme disease, syphilis, or lupus may produce a false positive for HIV in an ELISA test.

If you test positive on the ELISA screen, your healthcare provider will order a Western blot test. If you test positive for HIV with the Western blot test, you probably have HIV.

Sometimes, HIV does not show up on the ELISA test even though you are infected. This can happen if someone is in the early stages of the infection, and his or her body has not produced enough antibodies (in response to the virus) for the tests to detect. This early stage of the disease, in which a person has HIV but tests negative for it, is known as the “window period.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a person’s window period is usually between two and eight weeks, and the average is 25 days. However, in rare cases, some people can take as long as six months to develop antibodies.

After the Test

Though both tests are simple and straightforward, waiting for the results can create anxiety. In many cases, you will have to talk to someone either in person or over the phone to receive your results, regardless of whether they are positive or negative. A positive test result can be emotionally devastating. Your healthcare provider can refer you to counseling or HIV support groups.

Although HIV is very serious, there is medication that can help prevent the disease from developing into AIDS, so that you can live a full and long life. The earlier you discover your HIV status, the earlier you can begin treatment to prevent health complications or transmission of the infection to others.

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Endocervical Gram Stain

What Is an Endocervical Gram Stain (EGS)?

An endocervical gram stain (EGS) is a diagnostic test that checks for abnormal bacteria around the cervix. It involves taking a small tissue sample from the cervix, applying it to a slide, and then staining the sample using special dyes. A laboratory specialist can then identify any bacteria that appear in the endocervical gram stain to help diagnose infections or diseases.

For this test, your doctor will take a small sample of tissue from the opening of the uterus called the cervical canal. They’ll then send it to a laboratory. At the laboratory, a specialist will apply a number of different stains, including a gram stain, to the sample. These stains help them to identify bacteria that are present. The specialist will check the shape, size, and color of the bacteria to determine if it’s abnormal.

An endocervical gram stain is a common way to check for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. It can also help confirm gonococcal arthritis, which is a complication of gonorrhea that causes joint inflammation, or swelling.

An endocervical gram stain may also be known as a gram stain of the cervix.

Why Do I Need an Endocervical Gram Stain?

An endocervical gram stain checks for abnormal bacteria in or around the cervix. Your doctor may also perform this test if they suspect you have an STI. An endocervical gram stain can detect STIs such as:

  • gonorrhea, which is a common STI with painful urination and abnormal discharge
  • bacterial vaginosis, which is characterized by a fish-like odor and grayish discharge
  • chlamydia, which is the most commonly diagnosed STI, doesn’t always show symptoms, and may cause painful intercourse and urination
  • gonococcal arthritis, which is an inflammation of a joint caused by a gonorrhea infection

What Happens During an Endocervical Gram Stain?

An endocervical gram stain is very similar to a Pap smear, which is also done using a swab and a speculum. You may find the test to be a little uncomfortable or awkward. However, you shouldn’t feel any pain.

Don’t douche (clean your vaginal area with special washes) for 24 hours before the endocervical gram stain. Douching may mask the bacteria in the cervix.

An endocervical gram stain will generally consist of a few basic steps:

  1. You’ll change into a gown and lie down on a table with your feet in stirrups at the end of the table.
  2. Your doctor will use a metal or plastic instrument called a speculum to gently stretch your vaginal muscles open. This will allow them to get a better view of your cervix.
  3. Your doctor will clean your cervix so there’s no discharge.
  4. They’ll then place a sterile, dry cotton swab against the cervical canal. They may also rotate the swab and leave it in for a few seconds to allow bacteria to settle on it.
  5. Your doctor will remove the swab and speculum, and then you can change into your clothing.
  6. Your doctor will send the swab to a laboratory. A technician will rub the swab against a slide and stain it with a gram stain. The laboratory technician will then study the stain under a microscope to look for any abnormal bacteria.

Your doctor will contact you with any abnormal test results. Some doctors don’t call when test results are normal. You may want to ask your doctor about their notification procedures.

What Are the Risks Associated with an Endocervical Gram Stain?

Risk Factors

An endocervical gram stain is a simple test. There are no risks or complications associated with an EGS. However, an EGS may cause a little bit of bleeding if your cervix is inflamed.

What Do the Test Results Mean?

A normal test result means that the specialist found no abnormal bacteria on your EGS. Normal test result ranges may vary depending on the laboratory.

If you receive an abnormal test result, follow the guidance of your doctor. They may ask you to come back in for a follow-up examination or further testing.

Many STIs can be treated with antibiotics.

If you do have an STI, you should contact any sexual partners and encourage them to seek testing and treatment. They may have no symptoms but still have an STI and unknowingly spread it.

Ask your doctor if you have any questions about your EGS results.

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"Most of the books being written in this culture on how to visualize, image, and pray are being written by extroverts," Dossey said when I interviewed him. "If you're someone who is introverted by nature, and you don't feel that comfortable telling God how to fix a problem, you've got a lot of scientific data on your side. There are people who, when they're sick, would just as soon commit to the Absolute, and go up like a jungle cat, crawl into a cave, and wait to see what happens. On the other hand, if you are someone who really needs to be aggressive, specific and energetic, you've got data on your side too. Both approaches are successful."

In determining which approach to pursue, there is an additional factor I think is worth considering. It may well be that not all people think alike. The developers of Neurolinguistic Programming hold that most people are primarily visual in their thought patterns, while others are mainly auditory, and still others orient their awareness most easily through the kinesthetic sense (touch). This theory makes a great deal of sense to me, since I am someone who is less visually oriented than most.

For those who do function primarily in a visual mode, specific directed visualization is made to order. But a substantial number of people, perhaps because they are in the auditory or kinesthetic minorities, find it more difficult to visualize specifically. For them, attempts to perform detailed visualizations can prove a source of great frustration.

Worst of all, if they are unaware that the non-directed method exists, and assume that specific visualization is the only game in town, they may decide to opt out of the process altogether, at potentially great cost to their health. Just as left-handed people should not be forced to become right-handed for the convenience of others, I feel that auditory, kinesthetic, and introverted people should be informed of alternatives to assertive, sight-oriented visualization methods.

Edgar Cayce on Visualization
The Edgar Cayce readings address the directed vs. non-directed question numerous times. Cayce recommended the use of specific visualization for one reason only-physical healing for oneself. He also frequently recommended healing prayer for others, seeing it as an act of value and service, but he emphasized that healing prayer for others should be done only in a non-directed fashion.

Cayce's stance is consistent with the work of Simonton and Epstein. It is not in agreement, however, with methods in many of the popular books on visualization and affirmations, in which readers are advised to use these methods not only for healing themselves, but for visualizing everything from buying a fancy car to finding a spouse. The Cayce readings consider this to be a form of idolatry.

This is a highly charged, controversial topic in some circles, and this book is not the place to air out the debate in detail. I just wish to make it clear that while I recommend visualization exercises for self-healing purposes, I am not endorsing adaptations of the technique for less high-minded purposes.

Healing From a Distance: A Scientific Study on Healing Prayer
It will come as a surprise to many that a randomized, double-blind study, published in a mainstream medical journal, demonstrated that prayer had a profound, statistically significant healing effect on hospitalized heart patients. I first learned about this study at a talk by Larry Dossey. Here is Dossey's description, from his book Meaning and Medicine:

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Manston: Airport Sold

The following statement has been issued by the Porterfield PR Agency.

Successful regeneration specialists Trevor Cartner and Chris Musgrave have bought the former Manston Airport site in Thanet, Kent.

The partnership has extensive experience of large-scale regeneration projects and is part of the Discovery Park consortium that is transforming the former Pfizer facility in Sandwich.

The new owners envisage a £1 billion redevelopment of the 800-acre site, over a 20-year period, into a mixed-use scheme helping to create more than 4,000 jobs.

Trevor Cartner and Chris Musgrave recently met with the site's owner, Ann Gloag, and swiftly reached agreement to acquire a majority interest.

Any future development would be aimed at providing space for a wide range of businesses, with a focus on attracting companies interested in advanced manufacturing, as well as the provision of housing, shops, schools and community facilities.

Chris Musgrave commented: "Whilst it is too early to be specific about our plans, we will be looking to comprehensively redevelop the whole site to create a mixed-use community. This is in light of the fact that the airport has closed, the equipment has been sold and it will not reopen. We are aware that there were a number of job losses when the airport closed and a far greater number will replace these, and that the benefits will reach the whole of east Kent. We will assemble a first class team to produce and deliver high quality plans for the site."

The plans are likely to include production and warehousing space in the development, which will meet a current shortage of space in Thanet for companies to grow and expand. It will also complement the Discovery Park scheme at Sandwich, where occupancy is already over 50% after only two years and recent demand for large production/warehousing requirements has been turned away due to lack of suitable accommodation.

Trevor Cartner and Chris Musgrave are the team behind successful regeneration projects at Wynyard Park in the north-east of England, built on a site vacated by Samsung, and Discovery Park, where a new 220-acre science and technology park is being built on the site of Pfizer's former headquarters.

Kent County Council reaction

Speaking about the plans for Manston that have just been announced, the Leader of Kent County Council, Paul Carter, said: " Chris Musgrave and Trevor Cartner have a fantastic track record in taking over large and difficult sites following the demise of earlier uses, and regenerating them to create jobs and bring economic benefits to the wider area. Their team has done this at Wynyard Park in Billingham, where they have created 2,000 jobs and attracted £200 million of private investment, and at Discovery Park here in Kent where more than 1,000 new jobs have been added to the 600 that Pfizer left behind."

He added: "I have every confidence that they can do even more at Manston."

Thanet Council Reaction

The council has today (Tuesday 23 September) been informed that the Manston Airport site has been bought by regeneration specialists, Trevor Cartner and Chris Musgrave - part of the Discovery Park consortium responsible for developing the Pfizer site in Sandwich.

As part of the news, the council also understands that a new proposal for the site will be suggested - a mixed use scheme which the partnership envisages will create more than 4,000 jobs but would not retain the airport.

The council is already part-way through a process to review whether compulsory purchase of the site is a viable option following a petition presented to the council on 10 July.

The outcome of a soft-market testing exercise to identify suitable indemnity partners to cover all of the associated costs of a CPO will be taken to Cabinet on Thursday 16 October.

The council will then undertake a wider review of the options for the site and as part of this would seek further details from the new site owners to understand more about their proposal.

Reaction From Sir Roger Gale; North Thanet MP

"Mr Cartner has indicated to me that his company has taken a major shareholding in the company that owns Manston with the former owner, Ms. Gloag, retaining an interest in the site. I understand that Mr. Cartner has potential clients that` cannot be accommodated on the former Pfizer site (Discovery Park)`  and that he wishes to locate at Manston.

"Mr Cartner has suggested the possibility of significant investment and the creation of `up to 4,000 jobs` over a 20-year period which to me sounds remarkably like opportunist land-banking. My own position, which remains as before and which I have stated in terms to Mr. Cartner, is that I believe that it is in both the national and the local interest for Manston to remain open as an airfield, that if he wishes to pursue that route alongside airport related industries then he will have my support and that if he wishes to tear up the airfield and smother the land in industrial premises that can and should be located elsewhere in Thanet, or to assist Ms. Gloag in the realisation of her plan to  create a significant housing development , then I shall oppose his plans in the interests of those that I represent.

"I have spoken to the Leader of Thanet Council, who I believe  remains robust in her view of the future of Manston, to indicate my own continued political support for the compulsory purchase process, I have spoken with the Leader of the (Conservative) Opposition, Bob Bayford, who is equally resolute in his view and I have also spoken with the Directors of RiverOak, the company that wishes to buy and operate the airfield,  who have told me that they remain determined in their aspiration to create an international freight hub and airport-related businesses at Manston.

"Is the Discovery Park involvement a set-back?  No. Is it an added complication?  Yes, but it is a complication that has to be faced, dealt with and overcome."

Statement From Commenting on the sale Ann Gloag said:

"Trevor and Chris are a credible team with a proven track record in creating high quality jobs through redevelopment opportunities.  Their business plan looks thorough, considered, and viable and, with the support of the local community, will deliver thousands of local jobs and many community benefits in the coming years.  This development is an exciting opportunity for Manston, Thanet and beyond and can transform the future of East Kent."

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Man Admits Stalking Ex

A man has admitted carrying out a stalking campaign against his ex partner spanning 16 years after learning she had terminated his child.

Colin Strain, 43, sent letters, postcards and Facebook messages to abuse his former girlfriend.

He contacted her family over social media and even tried tell her employers about the termination in 1996.

He branded her a "murdering b****" and said "the blood will never come off your hands".

Strain, from Knightswood pled guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to breaching the peace between April 1997 and December 2010.

He also admitted a charge of stalking his ex girlfriend between December 2010 and August 2013.

The court heard the couple met in 1994 while working they were students working in a Glasgow nightclub.

After a three year relationship in 1996, the woman had a termination after discovering she was pregnant but didn't tell Strain at the time.

She did tell him a short time later and was soon after subjected to abusive messages.

In April 1997 Strain sent a letter to his former partner's parents' address where she stayed at the time.

In it he said "this letter is from Mr Strain, you remember, that guy's life that you have practically destroyed with your selfish usual f****** antics pre Christmas time."

He also said "You really don’t want to see me again because you never know how I will react."

The court heard that the words "it all could have been so avoided if you only kept your fat face shut" seemed to be a reference to her telling him she had an abortion.

A couple of months later Strain phoned her again and told her his mother was dead and it was her fault she "died of a broken heart".

In October 1997 she received another letter from Strain saying that a life in prison "through my impending compulsive desire to fulfill a heinous crime would not however be ambitious".

A further letter was sent in November that year and in 1998 a phone call was made to the clothes shop where the woman worked, but she never returned the call.

During the summer of 1999 a postcard was sent to her via the Head Office of the company.

On it he called the woman a "murdering b****" and said "Reader, he was there for her but she is used to abandonment".

The contact stopped for 10 years until October 2009 when Strain contacted his victim's sister on Facebook.

The court was told he sent a private message which said "Tell that murdering b****** of a sister that she has completely destroyed my life and all my family".

A further message was sent in January 2010 to her sister, but in March 2010 Strain sent his former partner two messages to her Facebook account.

In one he said "All your friends know what you did, all your family know what you did, I know what you did but most importantly you know what you did.

"I hope you live to a 100 where your hair becomes as dry as straw for the shadow will never leave you. This is all I have to say before I go."

The court heard that in the second message he said: "In the end, you will have to suffer the consequences after this life.

"The blood will never come off your hands no mater how hard you wash and there will be more."

After these messages, the woman contacted the police.

Another message was sent the following day apologising for his previous message and that the police had been to his door.

The court heard further messages were sent, including to another of her sisters in December 2010, one with a link to a website about abortion being murder.

An online message was sent to her work in January 2011 and a postcard in August 2013.

The online message said "Hope your senior buyer can wash her hands of the blood she shed when she terminated a child without consent of the father".

At seven months pregnant the woman  - who is now extra vigilant about her safety - contacted the police.

It was said on Strain's behalf that he was suffering personal problems and had he not the offences would not have taken place.

Sheriff John McCormick said: "It must have been very upsetting and worrying for the complainer and her family to receive such abusive communication over such a long period relating to a time so long ago."

Sentence was deferred until a later date and bail was continued.

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New Band To Burn One To: The Druids

We told you about these guys a few weeks ago with our Band Submissions, but now that their record has officially been released, we felt it necessary to tell you all about them once more to make sure you understand why you need these guys amongst your record collection!

Four guys from Washington DC, going by the names Earth Druid, Space Druid, Elder Druid, and Mountain Druid, have just released an EP of gloriously epic proportions, covering every inch of stoner, fuzz, doom, paganist rituals, psychedelia, and drug usage that you could possibly hope for. The songs on their debut EP shift between thunderous riffs, to 70’s tripping hard rock with doom overtones with such ease it is a “FUCK YEAH” kind of a listen. Get onto this band immediately as their sound is going to appeal to every Sleep, Black Sabbath (They cover 'Wicked World' afterall), and Hawkwind worshipper out there!

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Listerine foot soak or bath...does it really work? Putting Pinterest to the test

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listerine mouth washimageOne particular Pinterest post got our attention with a claim that soaking your feet for just 10 minutes in a mixture made with Listerine mouthwash — of all things — will leave those tootsies free of dead skin.

Who wants corns and callouses and rough heels, right?

But is a 10-minute soak in 1/4 cup of Listerine, 1/4 cup of white vinegar and 1/2 cup of warm water enough to give you beautiful, smooth feet? Given that we tend to be as hard on our feet as much as we tend to take them for granted, we decided to put it to the test.

For science!

listerine foot bathTwo noble test subjects — one of whom went on an epic five-hour trek and had very sore, blistered feet by his journey’s end — offered to soak their feet in the peculiar mixture to test the post’s claim that dead skin would “practically wipe away."

But the amounts of Listerine, vinegar and warm water suggested by the original Pinterest post were not enough for either test subject, and they probably won't be enough for you. So go ahead and double the recipe. Heck, triple it or quadruple it if you have to. Keep going until you can submerge your feet and really get that aaaaaah effect.

After a 10-minute soak in the mouthwash foot bath, both people felt relief from the day’s stress on their feet. Only Tester 1 was particularly aware of a pleasant tingling sensation that she credited to the Listerine. We wonder if Tester 2 didn’t feel tingling on account of walking for five hours prior to soaking his feet. However, neither tester felt their feet were remarkably softer after 10 minutes, andfoot soak Tester 2 said he didn’t really see a difference between soaking in the mixture and soaking in plain warm water.

Both testers decided to keep soaking for a full hour. After one hour, both felt their feet were notably softer, and the dead skin, while not wiping away at all, was well ready for a pedicure. Tester 1 still enjoyed that tingling sensation, and by the next morning both testers said their feet — even the calloused parts — still felt very soft. But by the next morning, both testers also found that they had a case of Smurf feet. Rut roh! Don't worry, they got better.

Listerine Foot Soak Findings

So the foot bath didn’t deliver on its very big promise. It still felt quite nice. The soak is also a nice alternative for anyone who happens to have mouthwash and vinegar at home, and wants a little something more than just warm water but doesn’t have Epsom salt or foot soaks on hand.

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Life lessons from a punter: Cleveland Browns’ Spencer Lanning speaks to York students

Cleveland Browns punter Spencer Lanning stopped by York Comprehensive High School Tuesday to speak to two of his mother Lisa’s ninth grade physical science classes. Lanning, a 2006 graduate from York, has been cut four times by NFL teams, but last year took what might have been his final chance by earning a two-year contract with the Browns. His life offers a number of useful anecdotal lessons to young people.

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