Homeless lose part of lawsuit over feedings
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL -
Trends in the lawsuits are difficult to identify because every district court and state court has come to different conclusions on similar arguments. For instance, a 1996 federal court in Virginia allowed a religious group to continue with feedings because it proved the meals were central to its religion.
2006-12-31
Chinese pistache
Orlando Sentinel, FL -
Uses: An attractive small shade tree. Plant to frame a home, border a property or shade a patio. Green to reddish flowers are produced in clusters during February and March but offer minimal color. Fruits that follow mature during the fall and are blue to red. The leaves also offer an attractive display of fall color, turning red to bronze during November and December. The Chinese pistache often is used as the root stock for the edible pistachio nut.
2006-12-29
Family turns to power of prayer in baby�s plight
The Havre Daily News, MT -
Beautiful 1-pound 3-ounce baby Tirzah Kaylynn Bergren continues fighting for her life against all medical odds with the power of prayer behind her every second. Her parents, Jackie and Pastor Titus Bergren of Havre, have placed their faith in the Lord as they face the task ahead of them, trusting in His power and the community’s prayers to carry their family through this trying time. Titus is employed at the Havre Assembly of God Church as the youth pastor. Tirzah, a baby girl, was born 15 weeks early by an emergency c-section delivery by Dr. Key of Great Falls. The premature birth was brought on by an enlarged placenta, long umbilical cord, and low amnoitic fluid levels. Even in the womb, Tirzah and her mother were doing everything possible to keep her alive. Tirzah entered the world on Dec. 15 at 6:08 in the morning amidst the welcome and concern of a large community of family and friends. She has already been victorious in several medical procedures including a spinal tap and EEG which Have shown that her brain and heart are doing well. She developed a staph infection on Christmas day, so her tiny body is fighting to get rid of it. Her heart sometimes stops during feedings. Her lungs still needs to be developed and strengthened, her digestion is irregular and since receiving her pick-line, a long IV, she has been “tuckered out.” Jackie states, “By the grace of God and the many prayers of people we know, love and have never met, Tirzah is still with us. Each day with her is truly a gift. She is our Christmas miracle and she never ceases to amaze us all. She was born with her eyes fused shut, but has since opened them both. Doctors and nurses are continually saying that she does not know she is small and they cannot believe how well she is doing. We simply say, “It is the power of prayer.” The Bergrens are still waiting for some results from the spinal and for Tirzah to fight the staph infection. They ask for the community to continue to pray for the following prayer requests: That Tirzah’s episodes of apnea would decrease and diminish completely. Apnea is the absence of breath and she is stimulated by back rubbing to remind her to breathe again. Most episodes happen during her feedings. That her digestion would become regular. Before her next feeding they use a syringe to check the contents of her stomach. Some checks show nothing and other times she has a green remnant. Clear checks are desired. Her lungs would continue to be developed and strengthened. She is doing fairly well on c-pack, but struggles with the cannula which is similar to oxygen by nose. Since receiving her pick-line she has been weakened. Pray she will be strengthened and rejuvenated. Pray against damage to her eyesight, hearing, and other common physical and mental problems of premature babies. She would continue to remain healthy and protected from cold/flu. Pray for the health of Titus and Jackie so that they can continue to make regular visits. Pray for Titus, Isaiah, and Jackie that they would adjust to their new life. Isaiah and Jackie will be living with her sister and her family until Tirzah’s release and Titus will begin commuting when he resumes working in Havre on Jan. 7, 2007. The Bergren family would like to thank the community for the many prayers, phone calls, and visits. “Tirzah is fighting. She is doing well, it’s a waiting game. We have been humbled by the outpouring of your love! Please continue to check Tirzah’s site for pictures, updates, and prayer requests,” said Titus. The Web site address is jakebergren.com/tirzah.html and it is updated almost daily. An account has been set up at the Bear Paw Credit Union for the Bergren family. If you would like to make a donation please write your check out to Bear Paw Credit Union and specify in the memo section “DONATION FUND - Tirzah Bergren.” The money in this fund can only be accessed by Titus or Jackie. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated and needed. “Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed; he answers from his holy heaven with the saving power of his right hand. Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” Psalm 20: 6-7.
2006-12-26
Here�s lookin� at you, kid
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN -
With these considerations in mind, the Ryders came back from the weekend with a to-do list. They decided to look for a home in Rockville, where they wanted their daughter to attend public school. Jennifer would start saving half of her salary each month from her job as a speech pathologist to create a cushion of savings to cover any unexpected expenses after the birth. They decided to boost their life insurance and disability insurance and pay off student loans and car debt to start off parenthood debt-free.
2006-12-22
The Christmas connection
The Tidings, CA -
Indeed, the story of the first Christmas now takes on a new personal meaning for me. As we waited that day in a hospital lobby full of "holiday" reminders, anxiously anticipating any word on the progress of labor and delivery, the traditional pictures of the birth of Jesus came to mind and then jumped to the practicality of this birth. Certainly there were grandparents who waited anxiously, like my husband and I, for news from Bethlehem. This somehow transformed the hectic and nerve-wracking hospital waiting room experience into a more prayerful experience. Rather than worrying about holiday "stuff," it became a time of prayer and thanksgiving.
2006-12-19
Sprout from Ponkan citrus tree is likely sour orange
Orlando Sentinel, FL -
Another possible control is to apply an insecticide that contains Merit. You can find this systemic insecticide in these lines -- Bayer Tree and Shrub Insect Control or Expert Tree and Shrub Insect Control, found at many local garden centers. These are applied as a drench to be taken up by the roots and then into the stems and foliage where the insects are feeding. Follow the label instructions.
2006-12-18
Ailing whale Gasper not eating
Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription), USA -
Gasper and his tankmate, Nico, were brought to the world's largest indoor aquarium from a Mexico City amusement park where they had been kept in substandard conditions. Aquarium officials knew Gasper was sick when they acquired him in 2005 — he had visible brownish skin lesions. They later discovered he suffers from osteomyelitis, a chronic and potentially fatal bone disease.
1. Scientific Paper Session - Enteral Feedings
018 The "Short-Day Conversion": Improving the Delivery of Continuous Tube Feeding to Hospitalized Patients. Anne Friend, RD, Maryanne Higgins, RD, Dana ...
2. Early Enteral Feedings in Adults Receiving Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
ABSTRACT. Introduction: For over 20 years extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been an advanced treatment for adults, children and neonates with severe respiratory failure that has failed t
3. Outcomes associated with enteral tube feedings in a medical intensive care unit
BACKGROUND Underfeeding of patients reliant on enteral tube feedings most likely is due primarily to interruptions in the infusions. Strategies to ...
4. Taking blue dye out of tube feedings
Putting research into practice ASPIRATION OF TUBE feeding formula is a serious risk associated with tube feeding. Adding blue food coloring (FD&C Blue ...
5. Reaction of the intestine to enteral feedings
Background: Occasional bowel perforations in patients receiving jejunal feedings have not been explained. One instance of intestinal perforation, with ...