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Club Zero
Teens with broken souls find a beacon of hope at Club Zero.
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"And I'm alone now,
Me and all I stood for.
We're wandering now.
All in parts and pieces, swim lonely, find your own way out."
(props if you know the lyrics without Google and if your as obsessed as me we just became best friends :D)
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tragicallylovely - Member for 0 years
Good job again Lovely,you really know how to make a good solid rp :D
"With great party comes great cleaning responsibilities." - Luke Gallagher, SLiDE.
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Fruity_Loopsxx - Member for 0 years
I'll send in a character ;) and no problem,i'm just nice all the time hehehe
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Fruity_Loopsxx - Member for 0 years
o_o Mistakes and Memories/Surviving the Memories inspired? :p
I'm just messing with you~
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fauxreality - Member for 0 years
HAHA!!! Actually no! I was listening to Kenny Chestney's song Who you'd be today and it inspired it. EPP! I hope you really don't think I copied you :(
@Fruity_Loopsxx Sounds good! Can't wait!
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tragicallylovely - Member for 0 years
LOL! I was just kidding! I don't think that at all. XD
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Slick Sleek to regain winning thread in Pippa Birthday Stakes at Hall ...
Slick Sleek to regain winning thread in Pippa Birthday Stakes at Hall Green
Slick Sleek?s winning journey came to a halt, when he suffered an unlucky defeat last week. The black dog went through plenty of mess in the beginning, and was in no position to make an impact afterwards. As a result, he finished fourth behind Stepaside Eagle.
It was Slick Sleek's first loss, which came after two excellent victories. He made his debut with a huge bang, when outsmarting Welton South by three and a quarter lengths at Sheffield. He registered another emphatic win in mid August, bagging the first prize by 1? lengths.
The bettors should not judge him on his recent trouncing, as it was no more than an unlucky day for him. He possesses plenty of potential, and can easily annihilate his rivals in the Pippa Birthday Stakes at Hall Green on Saturday, September 1st.
The 258 metres race is scheduled to begin at 20:30 GMT. The winning hound will walk away with a handy cash prize worth ?200. Among Slick Sleek?s opponents are: Ballymac Drogba, Caribbean Rocky, Edgars Champ, Aero Flash and Compass Biscuit.
Starting the race from the red box always helps the hounds to win short-distance races. Compass Biscuit has this advantage today, but the draw may be the only real bonus for her in this company.
Ballymac Drogba sets a decent standard over two and four bends. The white and black dog was third in his previous open race here in July. His recent trial time was decent, but it is still unsure whether he will be able to carry forward the momentum.
Caribbean Rocky?s recent form reads well enough in context of the race. The black dog is coming to this venue after seizing the runner-up spot twice at Coventry last month.
Nothing less than the best exit will suffice for Aero Flash. Edgars Champ will have to step up on his recent efforts. The fawn dog faced a few terrible defeats at Monmore lately.
Caribbean Rocky certainly carries a major threat. But Slick Sleek is expected to handle things nicely to secure the top rank with ease. We wish the best of luck to all the hounds.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are the writer's own and do not reflect Bettor.com?s editorial policy.
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Saturday, September 1, 2012
Complete Guidelines to Health and Fitness: Frequent Urination ...
Frequent urination, where you feel an urge to pass urine more often than usual, is not just a a nuisance and a cause of poor sleep, it can be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. Polyuria is a medical term that refers to the excessive passing of urine (frequent urination).
Urine is a waste product made in the kidneys. The kidneys spurt urine into the ureters which then pass it into the bladder, where it collects ready to be expelled from the body via the urethra.
Unfortunately many people soldier on, perhaps accepting it as something they have to put up with, or they don't think it is worth bothering the doctor about, or maybe they are scared it might signify something serious.
But often, when they seek diagnosis and treatment, patients find the cause is not serious or harmful, and it is possible to return to normal urinary habits.
For instance, frequent urination can result from drinking too many fluids, particularly those containing caffeine or alcohol. Pregnant women often have the condition, due to the enlarged uterus pressing on the bladder.
However, should it be the case that frequent urination is a symptom of something more serious, then there is even more reason to seek medical attention, because the sooner it is diagnosed and treated, the greater the chance of successful treatment.
This article first considers the nature of urination, and then some of the symptoms, causes, and treatments of frequent urination.
Urine and Urination
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Normal urine is a clear, transparent, amber-colored fluid made of urea, uric acid, and water. Some diseases cause other substances to appear in urine, such as sugar (diabetes), albumin (kidney disease), and bile pigments (jaundice).
The average person probably excretes about 5 to 8 cups or 1 to 1.8 litres of urine every 24 hours.
Urination or micturition is the process of expelling urine from the body. The process is complex and involves muscles of the bladder and sphincter mechanism, controlled by various nerve centers in the central and peripheral nervous systems.
For example, the bladder itself is mostly an intricate mesh of interlaced bundles of smooth muscle, known as the detrusor, that relaxes to fill the bladder, while the sphincter mechanism keeps the exit tightly shut and comprises slow twitch muscle fibers in the walls of the urethra, and some muscles that are also part of the pelvic floor.
During urination, the detrusor contracts to squeeze urine out of the bladder, and the sphincter mechanism relaxes, allowing smooth outflow of urine.
In infants and very young children, the process of urination is involuntary, and then gradually, by around 3 to 5 years of age, they have learned to control it and make it voluntary.
The nerve circuitry that controls urination is highly distributed and far from simple, involving far-reaching pathways on several levels. These are in the brain, the spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system, and interact with many chemical messengers or neurotransmitters.
Research using brain imaging has revealed that in humans, parts of the brain normally associated with thinking and planning of complex behaviours and expression of personality, have strong and direct connections with circuits involved in urination, such as those that relax the sphincter and empty the bladder.
Frequent Urination and Associated Symptoms
Frequent urination is where you pass urine more often than usual. This can sometimes occur with urgent urination: a sudden, compelling urge to urinate, along with discomfort in the bladder.Most people can sleep for 6 to 8 hours without having to urinate, but many have to get up in the night to relieve themselves. This frequent need to urinate at night is called nocturia, and is common in both men and women. By disturbing sleep, nocturia can significantly affect quality of life.
It is important to assess the underlying cause of nocturia, because chronic conditions, such as diabetes, can present in this way.
Frequent urination is not the same as urinary incontinence, which is where there is no voluntary control of bladder function, reminiscent of the infant's involuntary reflex. However, urinary incontinence can be a cause of frequent urination, and/or the two can occur together.
When doctors assess urinary symptoms, they try to distinguish among several possibilities, such as nocturia, daytime frequent urination, urinary incontinence, obstructive symptom (such as poor, intermittent stream or terminal dribble), and irritative symptoms (such as urgency, burning sensation).
There are also other considerations, such as when is the symptom not something to worry about? For instance, in men it is so common to have a little "leakage" at the end of the stream (the post-micturition dribble), that it does not count as an abnormality. Also, many women leak a little urine on coughing.
So one of the ways to decide if a seemingly harmless urinary symptom is an issue, is to establish the extent to which it impacts quality of life.
If urinary frequency is affecting your quality of life, or you also have other unexplained symptoms such as back or side pain, vomiting, fever, chills, fatigue, bloody or cloudy urine, or discharge from the vagina or penis, or an increase in appetite or thirst, then it is important to seek medical attention promptly.
For instance, one cause of frequent urination is kidney infection, and this requires prompt attention. If not treated, a kidney infection can permanently damage the kidneys, or the bacteria can infect the bloodstream and become life-threatening.
Causes of Frequent Urination
Urination is a complex process involving different muscle groups and types, and an intricate nerve network located in the brain and spine, and in and around the bladder. It is no wonder therefore that frequent urination can be a symptom of so many different diseases, conditions and disorders, both physiological and psychological.The main thing to bear in mind is that if frequent urination is unexplained and persistent, then it could be a symptom of something serious. Some drugs, such as diuretics, can also produce this symptom.
Drinking too much fluid before bedtime, especially if it contains caffeine or alcohol, can cause frequent urination at nighttime.
Or frequent urination could simply be a habit, in which case it may still be advisable to eliminate other potential concerns.
The most common causes of frequent urination are diabetes, pregnancy and prostate problems.
Other causes of frequent urination include:
- Anxiety,
- Medication, for example diuretics,
- Stroke, or other brain or nervous system condition,
- Infection of the prostate gland (prostatitis),
- Enlarged prostate,
- Kidney infection,
- Tumor or mass in the pelvic area,
- Interstitial cystitis (inflammation of the bladder wall),
- Overactive bladder syndrome (unexplained, uncontrolled bladder contractions),
- Cancer of the bladder,
- Dysfunction of the bladder,
- Bladder stones,
- Urinary incontinence,
- Abnormal opening (fistula) in the urinary tract,
- Radiation of the pelvis, eg to treat cancer, and
- Diverticulitis (inflammation of diverticulosis, small, bulging sacs or pouches that can develop on the inner lining of the large intestine).
Seeing the Doctor
Because of the complexity of the process of urination, the cause of frequent urination can be neurological, physical, or, even psychological, so your doctor will need to perform a thorough diagnosis. To do this, he or she will carry out a physical exam, and ask questions to establish your medical history and gather information about the symptoms you are experiencing.They may ask about:
- The pattern of frequent urination (when did it start, how does it compare with what you consider to be normal, is it happening during the day only, or night time only, or both?)
- Current medications.
- Any other symptoms.
- How much fluid you drink: is it more or less than usual?
- Whether you have noticed any changes in your urine (eg color, smell).
- How much caffeine and alcohol you consume and whether this has changed recently.
- Urine analysis: to determine whether any abnormal compounds are present.
- Imaging tests: to look inside the body.
- Neurological tests: to see if a nerve disorder is present.
- Urodynamic tests: to examine how well the bladder, sphincters, and urethra are storing and releasing urine.
Precise measurements include, for example, using imaging equipment to observe the bladder filling and emptying, using monitors to measure pressure inside the bladder, and using sensors to record muscle and nerve activity.
Most urodynamic tests do not need special preparation, though some may require you to make a change in fluid intake, or stop taking certain medications. You may also be asked to arrive at the clinic with a full bladder.
Treating Frequent Urination
The importance of seeing your doctor and getting a diagnosis is to establish the underlying cause of frequent urination. That will then decide the treatment.For example, if the cause is diabetes, then the treatment will be for diabetes, the aim of which is to keep blood sugar under control. If the cause is a kidney infection, then the treatment usually comprises a course of antibiotics and possibly painkillers too.
If the cause is an overactive bladder, then there are several recommended medications, which in conjunction with behavioral techniques, can increase the chances of successful treatment. The most common medications are anticholinergics, which target the overactivity of the detrusor muscle. They should only be used under the direction of the prescribing physician and they can have side effects, such as dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision and confusion (in the elderly).
Other treatments include:
- Kegel exercises: these regular daily exercises strengthen the muscles of the pelvis and urethra and support the bladder. It is important to learn the correct technique and practise at the recommended frequency (at least 30 to 80 times a day for at least 8 weeks).
- Biofeedback: Used with with Kegel exercises, this helps improve awareness and control of pelvic muscles.
- Bladder training: the aim is to train the bladder to hold urine longer and thus urinate less often. It involves increasing the period between visits to the toilet to empty the bladder and is done gradually over two to three months.
- Monitoring fluid intake: for instance, it could be that drinking before bedtime is the main cause of frequent urination.
- Changing diet: to avoid foods that irritate the bladder or act as a diuretic, for instance caffeine, alcohol, chocolate, spicy foods, artificial sweeteners. Eating high-fiber foods can help reduce the constipation that worsens an overactive bladder.
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Slow start in Angola elections
LUANDA, Angola (AP) ? Angry voters banged at the gate to a polling station which remained closed 90 minutes after voting was to start Friday in legislative elections that the ruling party is expected to win.
Victory for the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola , or MPLA, would give Angola's ruler for 33 years, President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, another five-year term.
Office cleaner Amalia Masungo said she is not voting because "they (politicians) are all bad men and I don't think my vote will make any difference."
A more positive note came from Braulio Silva, a 26-year-old who works for a logistics company. "Every vote will make a difference. We have to believe in the electoral process," he said from a line of up to 150 people outside a polling station at a school in the slum district of Prenda.
His friend Luis da Silva, a 28-year-old plumber, said the delay is unacceptable and shows no respect for some of the elderly people who have been waiting since 5 a.m. to cast ballots.
Polls were to open at 7 a.m. (0600 GMT) in only the second election in 20 years to be held in this oil- and diamond-rich nation whose leaders are accused of corruption and mismanagement.
Some 9.7 million voters are registered to elect 220 legislators. Dos Santos has never been directly elected. Presidential elections were repeatedly postponed. Last year, the government changed the constitution so that the No. 1 candidate of the winning party becomes president.
Dos Santos' party holds 191 national assembly seats after it won 2008 elections in a landslide. UNITA, the biggest opposition party, won 10 percent of votes and 16 seats. UNITA is expected to pick up a few more votes from people who complain about a lack of democracy and an unequal spread of wealth.
At Prenda 2011 primary school they finally opened the gates to votes at 8:40 a.m. Electoral official Delfina Manuel said there was no electricity and it was too dark in the classrooms to open earlier. They also only had one person distributing electoral materials.
This southern African nation was a Cold War battlefield for 27 years, with dos Santos' Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola , or MPLA, backed by Cuban soldiers and a Soviet war chest, pitted against Jonas Savimbi's UNITA, which was backed by apartheid South Africa and the United States. Half a million people died in the war, more than 4 million ? a third of the population ? was displaced and much infrastructure was destroyed. Both parties had started as guerrilla movements to end Portuguese colonization.
Since the war ended soon after Savimbi's death in a 2002 clash with government troops, Angola has dominated the list of the world's fastest growing economies and is sub-Saharan Africa's second-largest oil producer, after Nigeria. Oil-backed credit lines from China ? Angola is China's No. 1 oil supplier and its second biggest importer is the United States ? have fueled a building boom of houses, hospitals, schools, roads and bridges. Average life expectancy went up from 45 in 2002 to 51 in 2011, and the average Angolan now has nine years of schooling compared to five in 2000.
But 87 percent of urban Angolans live in shanty towns, often with no access to clean water, according to UNICEF. More than a third of Angolans live below the poverty line. In 2011, Angola ranked 148 out of 187 countries on the U.N. Human Development Index and 168 out of 183 on Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index.
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The possible future to the NFL head injury lawsuits | New Orleans ...
Former NFL players continue to add to the list of concussion-related lawsuits that the professional football league is facing, with the number of lawsuits now exceeding 3,400. That means the NFL is looking at potentially billions of dollars in legal damages should they lose court battles with the players, all of whom allege that the NFL knowingly withheld information about the safety of the game from players while they were active members of the league.
Many of those players are now suffering from disabilities and complications resulting from repeated concussions and trauma to the brain. They say the NFL knew about a link between concussion and brain diseases for decades but never made that information available to players.
In addition to the NFL, NFL Properties and Riddell, the league's helmet manufacturer, are also being accused by former players of failing to adequately protect football players.
With the NFL's financial well-being at stake, it is under pressure to adequately defend its role in addressing player safety. It is expected that the league will argue reasonable care/no negligence, which means that the league did not intentionally mislead players or withhold information. They will also maintain their long-held stance that the NFL never knew the dangerous effects of concussions.
The NFL is also likely to argue the issue at hand is addressed in the collective bargaining agreement signed between the league's team owners and the players, and that according to the legal agreement the lawsuits should be dismissed so that the issue can be addressed in the arbitration process. A number of other arguments, including assumption of risk, causation and contributory negligence, are expected to be made if the case goes to court.
It's possible that the case will become a class-action suit, given the enormity of individual lawsuits already filed and the numerous potential plaintiffs regarding the case. A class-action lawsuit could be significant, representing as many as 20,000 former NFL players. In such a scenario, the NFL could be looking at several billion dollars in losses.
However, regardless of how the case plays out in court, already the positive is that attention is being given to head trauma and has resulted in many states adopting legislation intended to better protect youth athletes who play football in order to limit repeated concussions.
Source: Sporting News, "SN concussion report: NFL could lose billions in player lawsuits," Glenn M. Wong, Aug. 22, 2012
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