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Shouldn't a hysterectomy make more sense if it were called a HERsterectomy? And since men usually get hernias, should they be HISnias?
I'm just sayin'....
Wendy said:
LOL Tracy. I see your point. Random info (and this could be wrong, but I remember reading it somewhere) I believe the name HYSTERECTOMY came into being back when they would perform this before it was considered a surgery and they had much knowledge of women's make-up. Anyways, they call it a Hysterectomy because it was believed that the surgery made women hysterical (or crazy, which was really a result of the cut off of hormones, which they now supplement, not the actual surgery). Anyways, I will do further research to determine this for you all, but I swear that I have heard that before :)
Vaughn Tolle said:
Julie, don't know where your information came from, but is an interesting explanation.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hysterectomy indicates the term is derived from "histeria" (if I recall), the Greek for the womb (uterus), and the suffix "ectomy" is one which refers to the removal of the uterus in this case; see also appendectomy, the surgical removal of the appendix, tonsilectomy, surgical removal of the tonsils.
Don't know on "hernia", Tracy; while males have abdominal hernias, IIRC females also can suffer from this condition. Then, there is the hiatial(?) hernia, which is gender neutral.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hysterectomy indicates the term is derived from "histeria" (if I recall), the Greek for the womb (uterus), and the suffix "ectomy" is one which refers to the removal of the uterus in this case; see also appendectomy, the surgical removal of the appendix, tonsilectomy, surgical removal of the tonsils.
Don't know on "hernia", Tracy; while males have abdominal hernias, IIRC females also can suffer from this condition. Then, there is the hiatial(?) hernia, which is gender neutral.
Tracy Phillips said:
Ummm, er, uh.....VT?
That was Wendy.
It's okie dokie, just some wordplay.
Oh-tay, another one.
When a hurricane gets a male name, I think it oughta be a HIM-acane.
That was Wendy.
It's okie dokie, just some wordplay.
Oh-tay, another one.
When a hurricane gets a male name, I think it oughta be a HIM-acane.
Vaughn Tolle said:
Now that the caffeine has done what it needs to do, I see the wordplay there, Tracy; I'm still not fully functional so cannot come up with any good examples, but I know there are many in existence.
gster said:
I've heard of gynecology, but I've never figured out what a "gyne" is. ??
And what's a "yeahbut"; I hear that everyday and still don't know what the hell it is! A relative of a hare?
And what's a "yeahbut"; I hear that everyday and still don't know what the hell it is! A relative of a hare?
Wendy said:
Okay, so on to another topic...
Has anyone seen this story?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071116/ap_on_re_us/br...;_ylt=Arz558wmAaUTPec8LitnISJvzwcF
Apparently, these three guys break into a home at 4 am, beat one of the children living there (a 19 Year old) so badly that he suffers severe brain damage and has to live in a home now, and then the father shot and killed two of them as they were leaving. Prosecutors are now charging the third man with murder under some California law that allows in extreme cases when the commission of a crime leads to death charging those participating in the crime even if they were not directly responsible for the death. Which makes sense to me. The part about this that does NOT make sense is that the NAACP is up in arms about this becuase the three robbers were black and the family and father who shot them were white, and they think the father is the one who should be charged with murder. And apparently, because this is a predominantly white town, that is why they are claiming it is racist and etc and the usual...
Okay, disclaimer, I apologize ahead of time if I piss anyone off with the following rant, but here goes:
Give me a damn break. Do we not have BETTER inequalities to worry about than this? This man and his two friends broke into this family's home allegedly to steal marijuana and money. They beat this 19 year old so badly he is basically a vegetable, and then the father defends himself by shooting at them, hitting two of them in the back and they wind up dying. (the father had a prescription for medical marijuana, which is legal in CA) But the NAACP wants the FATHER charged with murder, not the man who committed the crime (with his two friends) that put them in the position of being shot at in the first place? And I am just wondering how long it will take Jesse and Al to jump up on this one, now that the uproar over the Jena 6 is starting to die down a bit....
Has anyone seen this story?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071116/ap_on_re_us/br...;_ylt=Arz558wmAaUTPec8LitnISJvzwcF
Apparently, these three guys break into a home at 4 am, beat one of the children living there (a 19 Year old) so badly that he suffers severe brain damage and has to live in a home now, and then the father shot and killed two of them as they were leaving. Prosecutors are now charging the third man with murder under some California law that allows in extreme cases when the commission of a crime leads to death charging those participating in the crime even if they were not directly responsible for the death. Which makes sense to me. The part about this that does NOT make sense is that the NAACP is up in arms about this becuase the three robbers were black and the family and father who shot them were white, and they think the father is the one who should be charged with murder. And apparently, because this is a predominantly white town, that is why they are claiming it is racist and etc and the usual...
Okay, disclaimer, I apologize ahead of time if I piss anyone off with the following rant, but here goes:
Give me a damn break. Do we not have BETTER inequalities to worry about than this? This man and his two friends broke into this family's home allegedly to steal marijuana and money. They beat this 19 year old so badly he is basically a vegetable, and then the father defends himself by shooting at them, hitting two of them in the back and they wind up dying. (the father had a prescription for medical marijuana, which is legal in CA) But the NAACP wants the FATHER charged with murder, not the man who committed the crime (with his two friends) that put them in the position of being shot at in the first place? And I am just wondering how long it will take Jesse and Al to jump up on this one, now that the uproar over the Jena 6 is starting to die down a bit....
Vaughn Tolle said:
Gster, a "gyne" is a woman (from the Greek, if I am recalling the etymology correctly).
Wendy, it sounds like the third perp is being charged under the California felony murder statute. I believe all states have similar statutes. The felony, you may ask? Burglary.
From the facts, the father shouldn't be charged with anything IMO. There's nothing "racist" here; just a color-blind application of the statutes.
Wendy, it sounds like the third perp is being charged under the California felony murder statute. I believe all states have similar statutes. The felony, you may ask? Burglary.
From the facts, the father shouldn't be charged with anything IMO. There's nothing "racist" here; just a color-blind application of the statutes.
Vaughn Tolle said:
Just read the article; give me a break. The intruders went there to "buy marijuana" at 4:00 am, and had a baseball bat, apparently to trade for the weed in a barter transaction. Give me a break.
Tracy Phillips said:
GSTER...HA!
WENDY...I have two beautiful black/white grandkids, and I personally don't feel offended. Of course, I'm not the honorable Reverend Blowhard either. I don't find any reason to even report on the perp and/or victem's skin color in the first place. Only in the case of discrimination/racial hate crime should it be reported.
Ohtay agin. Summore....
Guy-necology should be GIRL-necology.
A Fella-knee? How 'bout a Gal-a-knee?
(much groaning in background)
HA!
WENDY...I have two beautiful black/white grandkids, and I personally don't feel offended. Of course, I'm not the honorable Reverend Blowhard either. I don't find any reason to even report on the perp and/or victem's skin color in the first place. Only in the case of discrimination/racial hate crime should it be reported.
Ohtay agin. Summore....
Guy-necology should be GIRL-necology.
A Fella-knee? How 'bout a Gal-a-knee?
(much groaning in background)
HA!
Vaughn Tolle said:
Yep, Tracy, that's why. :-)
The fact that two were "shot in the back" doesn't mean they were fleeing; that's one possible explanation. Another is that they were turned around looking for a weapon to use; another is that they were preparing to go to another room. We're without any information as to any warnings, confrontation, etc. with the homeowner.
If the evidence would show the two killed were indeed fleeing, then the homeowner would have a legal problem, as IIRC, California law on the use of deadly force is a "only if directly threatened" type law, and if the perp is withdrawing, use of deadly force is not authorized. I, of course, don't know if the California law on this has been changed in the past ten - 15 years.
The fact that two were "shot in the back" doesn't mean they were fleeing; that's one possible explanation. Another is that they were turned around looking for a weapon to use; another is that they were preparing to go to another room. We're without any information as to any warnings, confrontation, etc. with the homeowner.
If the evidence would show the two killed were indeed fleeing, then the homeowner would have a legal problem, as IIRC, California law on the use of deadly force is a "only if directly threatened" type law, and if the perp is withdrawing, use of deadly force is not authorized. I, of course, don't know if the California law on this has been changed in the past ten - 15 years.
Vaughn Tolle said:
Send 'em to school and buy 'em books, and what do they do?
http://news.mainetoday.com/updates/018629.html
http://news.mainetoday.com/updates/018629.html
Vaughn Tolle said:
As the father of the campus radical quoted in the linked piece above, I will tell you that notwithstanding the contents of the comments thereto, the students have been making suggestions and working with the administration of the college for some time. Some of the suggestions have included better lighting (plans are being made), a campus-wide text message system (being looked at), a better escort system (currently provided only by the Security Officers, to be expanded to include student volunteers). What's been disturbing to many, including the younger, is that much of this has been "under discussion" for a number of years following the abduction and subsequent murder of a female Colby College student without much action. The article failed to discuss these things, likely in the interest of space.
The current "protest" was occasioned by the second assault on campus this semester. After the first, a month or so ago in the same general area of the campus, the administration made representations that much would happen quickly; the only concrete thing that has, to date, been done involves the cutting back of over growth from the shrubs and trees which border the walk in the area in question.
Yep, I'm a proud dad; the younger is the Co-President of the group on campus which I think is called Students Against Sexual Violence, and, in that position, has spoken out on the problems. Now, if she needs some tips.....
The current "protest" was occasioned by the second assault on campus this semester. After the first, a month or so ago in the same general area of the campus, the administration made representations that much would happen quickly; the only concrete thing that has, to date, been done involves the cutting back of over growth from the shrubs and trees which border the walk in the area in question.
Yep, I'm a proud dad; the younger is the Co-President of the group on campus which I think is called Students Against Sexual Violence, and, in that position, has spoken out on the problems. Now, if she needs some tips.....
Wendy said:
Vaughn,
I remember having student escorts when I was at KSU several years ago. You called a number and TWO escorts, one male and one female, would meet you wherever you were and walk you to wherever you needed to go, with lights... it was volunteer, they didn't get paid, but they did have to pass a screening to qualify to participate. Something that should not be much of a struggle to provide at ANY University, and seems to me a university with a reported abduction/murder on their campus should be much more concerned with getting this taken care of...
I remember having student escorts when I was at KSU several years ago. You called a number and TWO escorts, one male and one female, would meet you wherever you were and walk you to wherever you needed to go, with lights... it was volunteer, they didn't get paid, but they did have to pass a screening to qualify to participate. Something that should not be much of a struggle to provide at ANY University, and seems to me a university with a reported abduction/murder on their campus should be much more concerned with getting this taken care of...
Vaughn Tolle said:
Wendy, this has been a puzzle to me, not to mention my younger, since she was a freshman. There is the Security Officer escort available, which has been all that has existed. Now, the student volunteer thing is going to happen. BTW, a bit of a difference from KSU and Colby College, given that Colby has an enrollment of ~1800 students, and for the most part, the students are in the area of the academic quad, as it is called, which is well lighted and close to the majority of the residence halls on campus.
It should be mentioned again, to be fair, that the two incidents this year took place in an area of the campus that is on an edge, and out of the normal traffic, whether during the day or otherwise. Be that as it may, the Colby administration hasn't exactly been proactive in this area, which is antithetical to many other things they have done.
Linda, how ya doing?
It should be mentioned again, to be fair, that the two incidents this year took place in an area of the campus that is on an edge, and out of the normal traffic, whether during the day or otherwise. Be that as it may, the Colby administration hasn't exactly been proactive in this area, which is antithetical to many other things they have done.
Linda, how ya doing?
Vaughn Tolle said:
In a further attempt to be somewhat fair to the administration, there were attempts to make the campus more secure and safe after the abduction in 2002. The "blue light" call boxes were installed, the students were all issued whistles to blow, the campus security escort system was "beefed up" by the hiring of additional officers to work the night shift, and the lighting on the main part of the campus was improved. Unfortunately, since then, there has been an increase in the number of buildings "off the quad", and instead of staying to the well lit main path to the senior apartments (where both victims of this year's assaults were going, likely to a party), the "back way" has become a common short cut for some who live in certain residence halls. This is what the issue has been since then, that the lighting needed to be improved along this way, there was an overgrown sidewalk, etc. And, if the student using this path was underaged, there was absolutely no way an escort from Campus Security was going to be requested, as the party likely involved serving alcohol.
The students have a bit of blame to shoulder, too; they've become a bit "sloppy", not walking in pairs, etc., although quite a bit of time and effort has been invested in educating them to the need for this. I suspect that the latest two occurrences will change that, at least for a while.
The students have a bit of blame to shoulder, too; they've become a bit "sloppy", not walking in pairs, etc., although quite a bit of time and effort has been invested in educating them to the need for this. I suspect that the latest two occurrences will change that, at least for a while.
Vaughn Tolle said:
(Going through donut withdrawal....)
Last night was opening night for "Footloose". Good house, performance was for the most part well done. Sets looked really good! Problem was sound; unfortunately, the new sound system didn't get installed, due to a number of delays associated with the new lighting system, so it was hard at times to hear lines, etc., especially given the rather poor acoustics in the auditorium. This has been an issue for all the years I've been helping with the NEM musicals. The problem was exacerbated by the orchestra during the songs, as the temporary sound system was inadequate to deal with the volume level of the musicians who, as nearly as I could tell, were only playing at a level "loud" enough for the cast to hear the music. Oh, well.....
There are some amazing voices in the cast. Not bad for a bunch of high school students who, for the most part, have no (or very little) formal training. The young man playing Willard was the highlight. He seems to have a good comedic sense, both in timing and delivery; and, for those familiar, his part has some good lines, which he milked for all they were worth.
It was a very enjoyable evening. I'm "backstage" tonight to render any and all assistance requested.
Last night was opening night for "Footloose". Good house, performance was for the most part well done. Sets looked really good! Problem was sound; unfortunately, the new sound system didn't get installed, due to a number of delays associated with the new lighting system, so it was hard at times to hear lines, etc., especially given the rather poor acoustics in the auditorium. This has been an issue for all the years I've been helping with the NEM musicals. The problem was exacerbated by the orchestra during the songs, as the temporary sound system was inadequate to deal with the volume level of the musicians who, as nearly as I could tell, were only playing at a level "loud" enough for the cast to hear the music. Oh, well.....
There are some amazing voices in the cast. Not bad for a bunch of high school students who, for the most part, have no (or very little) formal training. The young man playing Willard was the highlight. He seems to have a good comedic sense, both in timing and delivery; and, for those familiar, his part has some good lines, which he milked for all they were worth.
It was a very enjoyable evening. I'm "backstage" tonight to render any and all assistance requested.
lindainks55 said:
Wonderful report of a most(ly) successful opening! I'm sure the audience was so awed by the sets they didn't notice the small problems with the sound system. ;-) I am always impressed when attending a high school performance at the level of talent. Tickets sell for almost nothing and the talent is excellent -- can't get a better bargain!
Vaughn Tolle said:
Linda, I'm sure the sets were so awe inspiring; HA.
On ticket prices, this year the adult tickets are going for $9, student tickets for $7. This is the highest in my memory, and I suspect are driven by the rights fees for the musical. Still a bargain in relative terms.
On ticket prices, this year the adult tickets are going for $9, student tickets for $7. This is the highest in my memory, and I suspect are driven by the rights fees for the musical. Still a bargain in relative terms.
Tracy Phillips said:
VEETEE, I bet they were shot in da back cause after they agreed to trade the baseball bats for drugs, they forgot to leave the bats.
Vaughn Tolle said:
Maybe so, Tracy; maybe so.
I'm listening to the KSU pregame on the radio as I attempt to catch up, and am struck by the apparent lack of analytical skills of Stan Weber, the "color analyst". From what I saw of the NU-KSU game (primarily highlights) the total "beat down" in Lincoln was not merely a case of the defense being one step off, as he proclaims, loudly and often. I'd suggest he take his purple glasses off, but as he has the job, that's apparently the way the KSU folks want it. He just proclaimed that the KSU defense will be a 3-3-5 today (a substantial change from the 3-4-4 KSU has been playing), which is like that played by aTm, and that will give MU a problem. Hello; not only is the defense working with something new, aTm lost to MU last week.
With all that said, I hope KSU can figure out a way to beat Mizery (as you know, I'm a KU alum) for the benefit of KU, of course. KU has to beat ISU, of course, which I believe will be a bit more difficult than it would have been two or three weeks ago.
I'm listening to the KSU pregame on the radio as I attempt to catch up, and am struck by the apparent lack of analytical skills of Stan Weber, the "color analyst". From what I saw of the NU-KSU game (primarily highlights) the total "beat down" in Lincoln was not merely a case of the defense being one step off, as he proclaims, loudly and often. I'd suggest he take his purple glasses off, but as he has the job, that's apparently the way the KSU folks want it. He just proclaimed that the KSU defense will be a 3-3-5 today (a substantial change from the 3-4-4 KSU has been playing), which is like that played by aTm, and that will give MU a problem. Hello; not only is the defense working with something new, aTm lost to MU last week.
With all that said, I hope KSU can figure out a way to beat Mizery (as you know, I'm a KU alum) for the benefit of KU, of course. KU has to beat ISU, of course, which I believe will be a bit more difficult than it would have been two or three weeks ago.
Vaughn Tolle said:
BTW, before the game kicks off, I would, if I was coaching MU, run the ball early and often. KSU has shown it cannot defend the run well at all. I'm aware that MU has been more of a passing team this year, but given the status of the two teams this season, I'd keep running it until KSU stops the run, which I don't think KSU can. Nebraska showed KSU can't really stop the run or the pass last weekend, but the "new defense" will be more effective against the pass, so running the ball would seem to be the key.
KSU just won the coin toss, and wants the ball. This could be interesting.
KSU just won the coin toss, and wants the ball. This could be interesting.
Wendy said:
Well, Vaughn, it wasn't as interesting as I would have liked for it to be :) Oh well, I think Prince just needs some time in there to get established and we will see a turn around - much the way things happened with Mangino...
Vaughn Tolle said:
Wendy, the game was in the end not all that interesting. There were a few coaching decisions made by Prince that baffled me, but all in all, I'm sure he did what he felt was correct at the time. I hope the Cats can salvage the final game against Fresno State.
To all, the second night of "Footloose" was remarkable in many ways. I got there early and did some repairs on some set pieces, and then was told to go sit in the audience, which I did. The thing I noticed immediately was the "jumping the cues" by the cast, and the rapidity the lines were said; it was as if the cast knew there was a bomb set to explode at 9, and they wanted to be out of there before then! Anyway, there were some really great performances, and an enjoyable time (although the rush to get done perplexes me)....
To all, the second night of "Footloose" was remarkable in many ways. I got there early and did some repairs on some set pieces, and then was told to go sit in the audience, which I did. The thing I noticed immediately was the "jumping the cues" by the cast, and the rapidity the lines were said; it was as if the cast knew there was a bomb set to explode at 9, and they wanted to be out of there before then! Anyway, there were some really great performances, and an enjoyable time (although the rush to get done perplexes me)....
lindainks55 said:
Big cast party afterwards? They are kids. They worked hard and were maybe anxious for the work to end and the fun to begin.
Vaughn Tolle said:
Linda, there wasn't a big cast party afterwards; many of the cast stayed there to help with the necessary but unpleasant chores which follow the closing night (at NEM, not enough folks to have an audience to justify more than two performances). It was just a bit strange to see the cast rush their lines, jump the cues, etc.
I think it was a combination of things; both nights had big crowds, relatively speaking; there was something in the air backstage pre-show, which caused me to think that the second performance was really going to nail it (which didn't happen), which seemed to translate into what was going on on stage. The lighting folks were confused, as there were cast on stage starting with their lines before the lights came up, as there were still crew on stage moving sets and thus, the lights were not to come up at that point; the orchestra was madly jumping around in the score to try to get the background music ending when the lines did, as well as being ready to start with the music for the next song; all in all, just a really different performance. And, some ad libs which didn't set well with all the audience (sigh); just a head scratcher.
With all that said, it was still enjoyable, and the majority of those in the audience were quite appreciative with applause, laughter, etc., but I was puzzled that "my kids" were in such a hurry.
Maybe the following is somewhat the reason; about 45 minutes before curtain, a parent brought in food for the cast; fried chicken, with all the fixings. The kids were busy jockeying for the food, etc., so their attention was definitely not on the performance at the time.
I think it was a combination of things; both nights had big crowds, relatively speaking; there was something in the air backstage pre-show, which caused me to think that the second performance was really going to nail it (which didn't happen), which seemed to translate into what was going on on stage. The lighting folks were confused, as there were cast on stage starting with their lines before the lights came up, as there were still crew on stage moving sets and thus, the lights were not to come up at that point; the orchestra was madly jumping around in the score to try to get the background music ending when the lines did, as well as being ready to start with the music for the next song; all in all, just a really different performance. And, some ad libs which didn't set well with all the audience (sigh); just a head scratcher.
With all that said, it was still enjoyable, and the majority of those in the audience were quite appreciative with applause, laughter, etc., but I was puzzled that "my kids" were in such a hurry.
Maybe the following is somewhat the reason; about 45 minutes before curtain, a parent brought in food for the cast; fried chicken, with all the fixings. The kids were busy jockeying for the food, etc., so their attention was definitely not on the performance at the time.
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