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Gout

Black in Latin

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Curvy Girl’s

Guide to

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The Curvy Girl's Guide to Wedding Dresses There is no day more special than the one in which you promise your life to another, forever. It's

only fitting for every girl to want have the perfect dress, the curvy girl included. But we know it isn't always easy to find a look that is sexy enough to wow the man waiting at the end of the aisle, yet demure enough to avoid catching a few side-eyes from your soon-to-be in-laws, especially

when you've got a few extra curves. No worries. Once again, we've got you covered – glamorously. Here are a few tips to assist you

in your bridal gown search. We've even included a gallery of a few of our favorite dresses for today's curvy bride!

1. Be careful with cleavage. A little is hot, but too much can start whispers. No girl wants to start off on the wrong foot with her newest family members by making a poor first impression in the form of an inappropriate dress choice. When teetering on the line between style and sexi-ness, err on the side of elegance.

2. Fishtail or mermaid styles that hug the hip, but flare below the knee, balance out wide hips

nicely and look impeccable on hourglass shapes.

3. Don't get lacy happy. Or 'anything'-happy for that matter. An excess of fabric (i.e. ruching), frills or embellishment can have an exaggerated effect on shapely bodies, not to mention the fact that, if not careful, it can look downright tacky. Don't hide behind accoutrements. Let a flawless

design or the crispness of clean lines play up your curvy body. 4. Think outside the box. Don't limit yourself to typical bridal retailers. Keep an eye open for a vintage dress that may suit your tastes. Or, if

you are into continuing a family tradition by wearing an heirloom dress, but can't quite squeeze into your mother's old frock, consider having the fabric from her dress repurposed as a part of a new piece for your big day.

5. Be realistic. Fitted is amazing; tight is tragic. And it may not be as easy to shed extra pounds on a rigid deadline as you might think. Keep a close relationship with the person/team that is altering your dress and set realistic weight loss goals for yourself if you're looking to downsize. However, shrinking a few sizes won't make up for a dress that just doesn't work for your body type – even if you love it. Be honest with your-

self about what works and looks best. Try these styles out for size:


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coat while Michelle was downtown chic in her leather blazer, one shoulder top, wide leg pants and bright purple clutch. Her keen eye for fashion is undeniable, just look at how the Presi-

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What are gout causes and risk factors?

In addition to an inherited abnormality in handling

uric acid, other risk factors for developing

gout include obesity, excessive weight gain

(especially in youth), moderate to heavy

alcohol intake, high blood pressure, and

abnormal kidney function. Certain drugs,

such as thiazide diuretics

(hydrochlorothiazide [Dyazide]), low-dose

aspirin, niacin, cyclosporine, tuberculosis

medications (pyrazinamide and ethambu-

tol), and others can also cause elevated

uric acid levels in the blood and lead to

gout. Furthermore, certain diseases lead to

excessive production of uric acid in the

body. Examples of these diseases include

leukemias, lymphomas, and hemoglobin

disorders.

Interestingly, one study demonstrated an in-

creased prevalence of abnormally low thyroid

hormone levels (hypothyroidism) in patients with

gout.

In patients at risk of developing gout, certain con-

ditions can precipitate acute attacks of gout.

These conditions include dehydration, injury to the joint, fever, excessive eating, heavy alcohol

intake, and recent surgery. Gout attacks triggered

by recent surgery are probably related to changes

in the body-fluid balance as patients temporarily

discontinue

Gout is a disease that results from an overload of uric

acid in the body. This overload of uric acid leads to

the formation of tiny crystals of urate that deposit in

tissues of the body, especially the joints. When crys-

tals form in the joints, it causes recurring attacks of

joint inflammation (arthritis). Gout is considered a chronic and pro-

gressive disease. Chronic gout can also lead to deposits of hard lumps

of uric acid in the tissues, particularly in and around the joints and may

cause joint destruction, decreased kidney function, and kidney stones

(nephrolithiasis).

Gout has the unique distinction of being one of the most frequently

recorded medical illnesses throughout history. It is often related to an

inherited abnormality in the body's ability to process uric acid. Uric

acid is a breakdown product of purines that are part of many foods we

eat. An abnormality in handling uric acid can cause attacks of painful

arthritis (gout attack), kidney stones, and blockage of the kidney-

filtering tubules with uric acid crystals, leading to kidney failure. On the

other hand, some people may only develop elevated blood uric acid

levels (hyperuricemia) without having manifestations of gout, such as

arthritis or kidney problems. The state of elevated levels of uric acid in

the blood without symptoms is referred to as asymptomatic hyperu-

ricemia. Asymptomatic hyperuricemia is considered a precursor state

to the development of gout. The term gout refers the disease that is

caused by an overload of uric acid in the body, resulting in painful ar-

thritic attacks and deposits of lumps of uric acid crystals in body tis-

sues Gouty arthritis is typically an ex-

tremely painful attack with a rapid onset of joint inflammation. The

joint inflammation is precipitated by deposits of uric acid crystals in the

joint fluid (synovial fluid) and joint lining (synovial lining). Intense joint

inflammation occurs as the immune system reacts, causing white blood

cells to engulf the uric acid crystals and chemical messengers of inflam-

mation to be released, leading to pain, heat, and redness of the joint

tissues. As gout progresses, the attacks of gouty arthritis typically oc-

cur more frequently and often in additional joints.

Who is affected by gout? Approximately 5 million people in the

United States suffer from gout. (Did you know that none other

than Benjamin Franklin had terribly painful gouty arthritis?)

Gout is nine times more common in men than in women. It

predominantly attacks males after puberty, with a peak age

of 75. In women, gout attacks usually occur after menopause.

While an elevated blood level of uric acid may indicate an increased

risk of gout, the relationship between hyperuricemia and gout is un-

clear. Many patients with hyperuricemia do not develop gout

(asymptomatic hyperuricemia), while some patients with repeated gout

attacks have normal or low blood uric acid levels. In fact, the blood

level of uric acid often lowers during an acute attack of gout. Among

the male population in the United States, approximately 10% have hy-

peruricemia. However, only a small portion of those with hyperurice-

mia will actually develop gout.

What is Gout? What is Hyperuricemia

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An old guy … ok, a guy my age

and not in the best of shape.... was

working out in the gym when he

spotted a sexy and beautiful young

woman.

He asked the nearby trainer,

"What machine should I use in

here to impress that cute

young thing over there?"

The trainer looked him up and

down and said, "I'd try the ATM

in the lobby."

These are comments made by South Carolina Troopers that were taken

off their car videos: 1. "You know, stop lights don't come any redder than the one you just

went through." 2. "Relax, the handcuffs are tight because they're new. They'll stretch

after you wear them a while." 3. "If you take your hands off the car, I'll make your birth certificate a

worthless document." (My Favorite) 4. "If you run, you'll only go to jail tired." 5. "Can you run faster than 1200 feet per second? Because that's the speed

of the bullet that'll be chasing you." (LOVE IT) 6. "You don't know how fast you were going? I guess that means I can write

anything I want to on the ticket, huh?" 7. "Yes, sir, you can talk to the shift supervisor, but I don't think it

will help. Oh, did I mention that I'm the shift supervisor?" 8. "Warning! You want a warning? O.K, I'm warning you not to do that again

or I'll give you another ticket." 9. "The answer to this last question will determine whether you are drunk

or not. Was Mickey Mouse a cat or a dog?" 10. "Fair? You want me to be fair? Listen, fair is a place where you go to

ride on rides, eat cotton candy and corn dogs and step in monkey poop." 11. "Yeah, we have a quota. Two more tickets and my wife gets a toaster oven."

12. "In God we trust; all others we run through NCIC." ( National Crime Information Center ) 13. "Just how big were those 'two beers' you say you had?"

14. "No sir, we don't have quotas anymore. We used to, but now we're allowed to write as many tickets as we can." 15. "I'm glad to hear that the Chief (of Police) is a personal friend of

yours. So you know someone who can post your bail." AND THE WINNER IS.... 16. "You didn't think we give pretty women tickets?

You're right, we don't. Sign here."

A couple decided to rent a cabin in Alaska for a

romantic weekend. When they got to the cabin it was so cold the wife asked her husband to go chop some wood for the fire place.

He comes in after 5 minutes and told his wife that his hands were cold, so she put his hands

between her thighs to warm them. After a few minutes he goes back outside to finish chopping wood.

He came in after another 5 minutes and said, "Honey my hands are cold again!" So once again she tells him to put his hands between her thighs

to warm them. Back outside he goes only to come in again after

5 minutes to announce, "Honey my hands are cold again."

"Dammit!" she yells, "Don't your ears ever get

cold?"

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Friday August 12th 5pm Onward.

At the Forest Inn 9th & Penn. Got JOKES


When a relationship fails many people always look for someone to blame. Instead

of focusing on their faults and what they could have possibly done to save their relationship, they

choose to live in denial. Maybe there was a lack of communication in the relationship or maybe

your mate just wasn’t in love with you anymore. Your mate may not have been in love with you

at all. Whatever the case may have been you have to come to the realization that your relation-

ship is now over. Becoming obsessed with your ex and refusing to let them go will only push

them further away. Being strong and accepting that it’s time for you to move on is the only possi-

ble option for you. We all know that it can be hard to accept the fact that your life is changing but

your life has to change in order for you to grow into a well grounded individual. There have been

times in my life when I have had to let someone go because we just weren’t meant to be. Remembering the good times

that the two of you shared and being civil to one another will allow you to accept that person as a friend in your life. In

many instances you can’t be friends with that person if they have hurt you too badly. In cases like this, you should just

move on. I know it’s easier said than done but you have to decide if you want this person in your life or not at all. Be-

coming the psychotic ex who has become delusional and has lost all touch with reality will not bring that person back to

you. It will only make them run further away you.

Tamara Rollins P.O. Box 29 Gilbertsville, Pa 19525 484-948-9627

[email protected] Tamararollins.com

Blaming Someone Else When You Should Be Blaming Yourself

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Karma is an intriguing woman who chases the dream of being an actress. She meets a man on her journey to find fame

and their relationship takes on a whirlwind effect. Karma is warned that her new love interest may not be the man that

she thinks he is but she refuses to listen. Karma's innocence starts to falter as she realizes what she has gotten herself

into. She must fight to regain her self-respect and freedom. Karma realizes that being rich and famous wasn't the

answer to her prayers. Now she must dig herself out of the hole that she created for herself.

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