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Everyone-thingsarelookinggreatforthe2007Season.- We have smashed through last years

recordbreakingnumber,andcurrentlyhave289childrenregistered!

- TrophiesandT-Shirtsaregood togoonce we get the finally tally.

- Picture day is set,You will get allthe information on the first day ofpractice.

- CoachesMeetingandFielddayarejustaroundthecorner.

As always, we try and meet everyspecialrequestasbestwecan.Asforthesuggestionstomakethisabetteryear,thefollowingareafew,butnotall, thatweareimplementing:1)“Havesometypeofmarkingneareach

practice and/or game playing field that designates its field number.” - I will be making Posts that will have a field numberonthem,plantedatonecornerof the field facing the parking lot. This shouldhelpclearupanyconfusion.Thepaint on the grass was not sufficient. I willberepaintingthelinesmoreoften,dependingonrainandwear.

2) “If we can get more dirt this year. A

Coles Crossing Youth Soccercouple of the fields had extremely low spots that had standing water evenin the dry weeks.” - Done! We have doubled the dirt order for 2007. Pluswe are moving the fields closer to the CommunityCenter onhigherground.Now we need double the turnout onFielddaytohelp?

3)“NotifyBradRisner(orsomeoneontheboard)ofthepracticeschedulesothatthe fields can be somewhat “reserved”.” Done! I cannot guarantee this might not happen again, but I have spoken livewithBradaboutthisissue.Wearediscussingsigns toattach to thepostsat each field.

4) “Smaller fields for the younger kids” The younger kids will have the field size cut in half this year, which forthoseofyouwithuslastyearwashowmostofthegameswereplayedthankstotherain.

5) “Pray for no rain” I will do my part...Sincerely,Drew AverySoccerComishColesCrossingYouthSoccer

Since1994,millionsofdollarshavebeenraisedinpenniesandothersparechangebymorethan10millionelementary,middleandhighschoolstudentsthroughoutthecountry.The funds, collected during a three-weekperiod, benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Societytohelppatientsbattlebloodcancerandassistresearcherstocontinuetostriveforacure. Thisyear,elementarystudentsatCypressChristian School contributed a total of$1,012.63 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The “Pennies for Patients” program wastrulyasuccessthisyear.Theclassthatraisedthemostmoneyforkidswithcancerwas Grade 4A - Mrs. Dice's class. Tolearnmoreabout"PenniesforPatients,"log onto www.leukemia-lymphoma.org.CCSstudentshopeyou,too,willjointhemin the fight against cancer.

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Enrollment EventsK-12 Prospective Parent Open House –Tuesday, March 6, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Prospectiveparentsmayvisitclassesandgatherinformation. AmapandlistofclasseswillbeavailableattheregistrationtablesinthefoyerofboththeElementaryBuildingandSecondaryMulti-UseFacility.K-12 Prospective Student Visitor Days Thursday, March 22, and Wednesday, April 11, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. eachday StudentsconsideringattendingCCSinthefallmayattendschoolallorpartoftheday.Parentsmustregistertheirchildandprovideemergency information. We suggest that kindergarten and first grade parentsvisiteachclassroomwiththeirchildfor30-45minutesonly.

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Teacher Certification Information Sessions Set Thinkingofmakingacareerchange?Entertheteachingprofessionthrough the Alternative Certification Program at Cy-Fair College. Information sessions on this program and the Associate of Arts in TeachingdegreeprogramwillbeheldMarch1andagainApril16.Call 281-290-3957 or go to www.cy-faircollege.com/goto/tcp forinformation.Center for the Arts Events For those who enjoy theatre, “Steel Magnolias” is on the Main Stage Theatre through March 11, with “The Laramie Project” set for April 19throughApril29.Forthemusicallyinclined,thechorusperforms“The Night of World Folks Songs” March 29 and March 31, with the SpringOrchestraConcertissetApril30.Forticketsandinformationontheseperformances,call281-290-5201orgoonlinetowww.cy-faircollege.com/goto/cfcboxoffice. What’s New in the Bosque Gallery? An Encaustic Exhibition is on display through March 29. This ancient method of painting combines colored pigment with hot wax asabinderandfeaturesstudenttalentfromRobertMcGehee’sclass.Call832-482-1038forgalleryhoursandinformationorgotowww.cyfaircollege.com/goto/bosquegallery.Teen Driver’s Education Now Available Cy-FairCollegenowoffersteen-agersage15to17thein-classroom

Cy Fair Collegepart of driver’s education in preparation for the Texas Department of Public Safety’s exam for a learner’s permit. Parents are responsible for the in-car instruction. Students will receive a certificate of completion after finishing 32 hours of in-class training. Two sessions of this new in-classroomdriver’seducationcourseareavailablefrom4p.m.-6p.m. or 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday beginning March 19andApril16.Classsizesarelimitedandregistrationisunderway.Call281-290-5273forinformation.Library Hosts Free Tax Help and Dispute Resolution Services Free tax help will be available through April 12 at the Cy-Fair College Branch Library, Room 131. AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be on site noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays to assist taxpayers withmiddle-tolowincome,particularlythoseages60andolder.Freealternativedisputeresolutionservicesarealsonowavailableweeklyatthe library. Staff from the Dispute Resolution Center of Harris County is on hand from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. each Thursday to discuss the conflict andsetupappointmentsformediation.Great Decisions Discussion Series Open to Community TheCy-FairCollegespringpanelistdiscussionseriestitled“GreatDecisions” is open to the community and covers topics affecting our lives,economy,politicsandworld.TheThursday,March8topicat1p.m. is “War Crimes.” The creation of the International Criminal Court

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has establishedanewvenue for investigatingandprosecutingwarcrimes,despitealackofU.S.participation.Willthenon-participationof the United States weaken the power of the ICC? What challenges are faced by the ICC in punishing war criminals? The spring series wraps up Tuesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. with “Climate Change.” For information,call281-290-3246or281-290-3919.Have You Experienced A.L.L.? The Academy for Lifelong Learning (A.L.L.) at Cy-Fair College providesopportunitiesforadults50andbettertoenjoyintellectualandsocial enrichment. Classes are offered in computers, health and fitness, government, financial planning, culinary arts, music, history, and more. SomeclasseswillalsobeheldattheFairbanksCenter.Forinformatione-mailTwana.m.york@nhmccd.edu,call281-290-5246orgotowww.cy-faircollege.com/goto/allforafullscheduleofofferings.Library Offers Free Computer Classes and Book Clubs The Harris County Public Library Cy-Fair College Branch offers freecomputerworkshops, includinga family-friendlyclass.Topicsrange from basic computer functions to introductions to the Internet andvarioussoftwareprograms.Avarietyofmonthlybookclubsarealsoavailableincludingwomenoftheworld,democracy,andsportspage.Thereareplentyofyouthprogramswithactivitiesandbookclubsforyouthage7-12andteensaswellasstorytimeforyoungerchildren.Goonlinetohttp://cfclibrary.nhmccd.eduforinformation.

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The Cy-Fair VIPS Executive Board congratulates Chick-fil-A, Amegy Bank, John Taylor and Linda Young for their outstanding achievement in being a state award winner at the Texas Association ofPartnersinEducation(TAPE)annualawardsconference.TAPEisoneof thenation’s largestprofessionalorganizationsprovidingspecializedpartnership trainingandcollaborationopportunities toenhancestudentsuccess.Thecentralpurposeoftheassociationistostrengthenstudentsuccessthroughcommunity/schoolpartnershipstoenhancethesuccessofyoungpeopleinschoolandpreparethemtobe responsible citizens who significantly contribute to the economic, civic,andsocialenvironmentinwhichtheyliveandwork. John Taylor of Lamkin elementary was awarded the Crystal Award – Best In the State as the Texas Senior Volunteer Partnership. The Gold Award winner went to Linda Young from the Science Resource Center.TheyarebothmembersoftheCyFaircommunityandareactively involved in education in CFISD with countless hours of volunteeringtheirtime.AWARD WINNERS/ADD 1 Texas Parent Involvement Partnership Crystal Award – Best in the State went to Lowery Elementary. They were recognized as a parentgroupthatpromotestheactiveinvolvementofparentsforthebettermentoftheschoolinamannerthatpositivelyimpactsstudentachievement. Texas Outstanding Business Partnership Crystal Award – Best in the State was awarded to Chick-fil-A/Copperfield and Cy-Fair locations(smallbusiness)andAmegyBank(mediumbusiness).Bothofthesebusinessesworkdirectlywiththeschool,teachers,studentsanddistrictthroughdonations,mentoring,goodsandservicesonaregularbasis. Ourstateawardwinnerscontinuetoprovideaninvaluableservicetoourdistrictandtheyhavemadeapositiveimpactintheschools.The quality of education in Cy-Fair ISD remains at the highest of levels inpart becauseof community supporters suchas theStateAwardWinners.

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VIPS – Volunteers in Public Schools The VIPS General Board is made up of Pam Scott, the VIPS Director, the VIPS Executive Board, A VIPS Coordinator from each school, and a VIPS liaison fromeachschool.Themeetingsareopentoallvolunteersandbusinesspartnersinour district. The board works togethercooperatively to actively support thedistrict’s goals related to volunteering,parental and community involvement inourschool. TheJanuarymeetingwelcomedspecialguest speaker Mr. David Straughan, Director of Security. He gave an informativepresentation entitled “Gangs 101”. This wasanoverviewonthemeaningofclotheswornbygangs,introductionintotheirfads,languageandsymbols.Alsoattendeeshadan opportunity to fill out survey forms for

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the school district goals – this was a time for volunteers to express their opinion on wherethedistrictisgoing. TheGeneralMeetingsareheldonceamonthattheRichardE.BerryEducationalandSupportCenterandeachmonthisadifferent topic. It is for adults only. You do not need to RSVP for the meeting. Upcoming Meetings (all held at theRichardE.BerryEducationalandSupportCenter):March 22 9:30 am – 12:00April 19 9:30 am – 12:00 Look for more information on the annual SpringTrainingWorkshopthatwillbeheldinApril.

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Volunteers Needed CypressAssistanceMinistrieshasrecentlyacquiredmoreofthe strip center we occupy. We are looking for an experienced electricianorplumberwillingtodonatetimetorenovatethissectionofourbuilding.ThisnewspacewillgreatlyenhancetheministryatCAMoncetherenovationsaremadetobettersuitourneeds. MenwithtrucksareneededonSaturdaystopickupheavyfurnituredonationsandreturnthemtoCAM.Wehavehadtopassupgoodqualityfurniturebecauseweareunabletomanagepick-ups without volunteer help. If you can lift, have a truck andwouldliketodonateaSaturdaymorningonceamonth,pleasecallKellyThomasat281-955-7683. Our busyAngels’Attic Resale shop needs volunteers onMonday and Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 – 6:00. As spring approaches, the Food Pantry is in need of thefollowingdonations:• SpaghettiSauce• BreakfastCereal• Jelly• Diapers sizes 4, 5 and 6 CelebrateyourbirthdayallmonthlongatAngels’AtticResaleShop. During your birthday month, get 20% off your total bill with proof of your birth date. Angels’ Attic Resale Shop benefits theministryallyearlong. Please visit www.cypressassistanceministries.com forinformation on other volunteer opportunities, up-to-dateinformationonourcurrentdonationneedsandadescriptionofallourservices. Donations to Cypress Assistance Ministries can be made Monday through Wednesday from 10AM – 6PM and Thursday through Saturday from 10AM – 3 PM. If you need further information, please give us a call at 281-955-7684 and ask for Kelly or Lisa.

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HOUSTON – (Feb. 8, 2007) – Women suffering from a common causeofinfertilitynowknowwhichfertilitydrugworksbest,andaccordingtoastudypublishedintoday’sprinteditionoftheNewEnglandJournalofMedicine,it’sanoldstandard. Thestudy,whichdoctorsatBaylorCollegeofMedicine(BCM)and six other medical institutions took part in, followed over 620 womendiagnosedwithpolycysticovariansyndrome(PCOS)forafouryearperiod. PCOSisanendocrinedisordercharacterizedbyirregularmenstrualcyclesandlackofovulation. “ThestudyfoundthefertilitydrugClomiphenehadthehighestpregnancysuccessratewhencomparedtotheotherleadingtreatment,Metformin,” said Dr. Sandra Carson, professor and medical director ofBaylorAssistedReproductiveTechnology. Clomiphene was used as the first choice for PCOS until about four yearsago.That’swhenMetformin,adiabetesdrug,wasfoundtoaidfertility. “TheresultsofthestudyshowedthatClomiphenehadasuccessrate of 22.5 percent,” Carson said. “Only 7.2 percent of the women who took metformin had a baby.”

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A combination of the two drugs showed no significant difference toClomipheneusealone. “This treatmentworksby inducingovulationandgiveswomena better chance of conceiving,” Carson said. “The results of this studyhelpwomenmakeinformeddecisionsandcutsouttheuseofunnecessary drugs.” WomencancontrolothersideeffectsofPCOS,suchasproblemswith excess body hair, acne, and weight if they begin a healthy exercise and diet program. “Even with diet and exercise, it’s still difficult for women with PCOS to become pregnant without therapy,” Carson said. “That’s why finding the most effective treatment is important.” The lead investigator for this study was Dr. Richard Legro of Pennsylvania State University. Other institutions that contributedto the study were University of Alabama, University of Texas Southwestern,WayneStateUniversity,UniversityofColorado,andUniversity of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

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1-18—HOUSTON: Kickin’ It with Joyce J. Scott Her extraordinary beadworkandsculpturalformscapturetheimagination.HoustonCenterforContemporaryCrafts.www.crafthouston.org713/529-48481-18—HOUSTON: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Includes championship rodeo action, superstar concerts, livestock and horseshows, children’s activities, carnival, educational exhibits, unique shoppingopportunitiesandfunfood.ReliantPark.www.rodeohouston.com832/667-10001-22—NASSAU BAY: National Society ofArtists National JuriedExhibition Arts Alliance Center. www.taaccl.org 281/335-7777 1-31—GALVESTON: Elite Excursions: The Victorian Vacations of a Prosperous Galveston Family Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway. 409/762-39331-31—GALVESTON: Myth to Momus: Mardi Gras at Menard, 1856 to PresentMichelB.MenardHouse.409/762-39331-Apr. 7—TEXAS CITY: Museum Quilt Exhibit Features more than 100 quilts. 409 6th St. E-mail: [email protected] • www.texas-city-tx.org 409/643-5799 1-May 10—CLEAR LAKE AREA: Bones, An Exhibit Inside You Learn howdoctorsseebonesinsideus,walkthroughabonebroughttolifeandseeitemsmadefrombones.SpaceCenterHouston.www.spacecenter.org281/244-21001-Jun. 23—PORT ISABEL: Full Sails, Full Nets: Fishing the Texas Scow Sloop Includes photographs, artifacts, a replica of the scow sloop and

interviews by fishermen along the Texas coast who used the scow sloops. Museums of Port Isabel. www.portisabelmuseums.com 956/943-7602 1-Jul. 1—ROCKPORT: Life on a Rig Displayed on large photographic panels, this exhibit accurately portrays the oil and gas industry as it really is in day-to-day life. Texas Maritime Museum. E-mail: [email protected] 361/729-1271 or 713/661-9440 5-25—SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: College Spring Break Islandwide. 956/761-30006—BEAUMONT: Lamarissimo — Faculty Artists Concert is from 7:30 to9p.m.JeffersonTheatre.www.jeffersontheatre.org409/880-81446-9, 13-16, 20-23—EDNA: Spring Break Enjoy special programs: Tuesday—AmazingAlligatorandMakeaGator;Wednesday—FishingwithaRangerandFishPrinting;Thursday—SuperbSnakesandMakeaSnake;andFriday—BirdHike,BeautifulBirdsandMakeaBirdFeeder.Lake Texana. 361/782-5718 6-11—GALVESTON: Menopause, The Musical The Grand 1894 Opera House.www.thegrand.com800/821-18947-8—HOUSTON: 44thAnnual Spring Thing Market Showcaseshandmadegift items, clothing, jewelry, art, homeaccessories,Easterspecialties, crafts and more. Chapelwood United Methodist Church.www.chapelwood.org713/465-34678, 10-11, 16-18—HOUSTON: Madame Butterfly & Red Earth Houston Ballet.WorthamTheaterCenter.www.houstonballet.org713/227-2787

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8-11—BEAUMONT: Monster Trucks Ford Arena. www.fordparktx.com409/951-54009—VICTORIA: Victoria Country Opry Hours are 7:30 to 10 p.m. Victoria Community Center Annex. 361/552-9347 9-10—BEAUMONT: Beaumont Main Street’s Classic Film FestivalHistoricJeffersonTheatre.www.jeffersontheatre.org409/838-22029-10—EL CAMPO: Heatin’ It Up for Hospice BBQ Cook-Off Muldoon’s Saloon.979/541-58339-18—KEMAH:SpringBreakCelebrationKemahBoardwalk.www.kemahboardwalk.com281/338-988010—ROCKPORT:GospelGrassattheBeach866/772-563310, 16-17, 24, 31—LAKE JACKSON: Story Time Have fun and learn asstorytellersreadbooksabouttheseaandnature.Beginsat10a.m.Friday and 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Sea Center Texas. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/seacenter 979/292-0100 13—BEAUMONT: Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy This new adventure takesaudiencessoaringintoamagicalforestthroughtheairandonstage.Jefferson Theatre. www.beaumont-tx-complex.com 409/838-343513-25—HOUSTON:SevenBridesforSevenBrothersHobbyCenterforthePerformingArts.www.tuts.com713/558-TUTSor888/558-388216—WHARTON: U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus Begins at 7p.m.WHSAuditorium.979/532-040417—FULTON: Harriet’s Trash to Treasure Bazaar Shop the donated treasures offered for sale. Enjoy baked goods, arts & crafts, antiques, collectiblesandmore.Hoursare9a.m.to3p.m.FultonMansionState

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Seehundredsofclassiccars,nonenewerthan1980models.Gatesopenat9a.m.SanJacintoBattlegroundStateHistoricSite.Forregistration,call David Jackson at 281/599-7920. www.fordsofthe50s.com 281/479-243121—CORPUS CHRISTI: The Lowe Family 361/980-1949 22—BEAUMONT: Go for the Gold Art Museum of Southeast Texas. www.amset.org409/832-343222—BEAUMONT: Lamarissimo — Concert Bands Jefferson Theatre. www.jeffersontheatre.org409/880-814422-24, 29-31—HOUSTON: Don Giovanni Presented by Opera in the Heights. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Lambert Hall. www.operaintheheights.org 713/861-530322-Apr.15—HOUSTON:CirqueduSoleil’sCorteowww.cirquedusoleil.com800/678-544023-24—VICTORIA: The Quilt Guild of Greater Victoria Inc. Quilt Show361/574-986923-25—HOUSTON:BayouCityArtFestivalMorethan300nationalartists are invited to showand sell theiroriginal art.MemorialPark.www.bayoucityartfestival.com713/521-013324—GALVESTON: Say Goodnight, Gracie The Life, Laughter & Love of George Burns & Gracie Allen Begins at 8 p.m. The Grand 1894 Opera House.www.thegrand.com800/821-189424—LOS FRESNOS: Junior Angler Education Workshop Children between the ages of 7 and 14 can learn the basics of traditional fishing.

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kite contest, kids fair and more. Friday is Tejano Tribute Day, Saturday is Texas Music Day and Sunday is Flashback ’80s. Community Center. www.windfest.org361/643-247529-Apr. 17—NASSAU BAY: Art Exhibition The Art Alliance Center at Clear Lake. www.taaccl.org 281/335-7777 30-Apr. 1—CORPUS CHRISTI: 2007 Corpus Christi Festival of the ArtsFeaturesperformancesbylocalballet,folkloricoandotherdancecompanies. Includes musical presentations by local musicians and vocalistgroups,recitationsandreadingsofentertainingpoeticwritingsindigenous to Corpus Christi, exciting visual art exhibits and displays, andmore.www.ccfestivalarts.org361/882-341630-Apr. 1—PORT ARANSAS: Texas SandFest Sand sculpture competitionforamateursandmasters,includesmusic,games,foodandcraft booths. Mile Marker 10 on the beach. www.texassandfest.com 800/452-6278or361/949-953131—DEER PARK: Easter Egg Hunt Enjoy an egg hunt, petting zoo, bunny bingo and more. Community Center. www.deerparktx.gov 281/478-205031—EL CAMPO: Hodge Podge Day Enjoy a citywide garage sale from 8a.m.tonoonattheElCampoCivicCenter.979/543-271331—FULTON: Joye’s Follies Paws & Taws Convention Center. 361/790-982831—PEARLAND: Easter Egg’stravaganza Children can bring their baskets and join the bunny in Centennial Park. Includes inflatable games and activities, plus food vendors. Begins at 10 a.m. 3219 McLean Road.

Raindateis6p.m.April3.www.pearlandparks.com281/652-167331-Apr. 1—HOUSTON: 12th Annual Bayou City Cajun Fest Live bands performfrom11a.m.to5p.m.Enjoyshrimpetouffee,redbeansandrice,fried boudin balls, seafood gumbo and spicy boiled crawfish. Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 281/890-5500 31-Apr. 1—HOUSTON: H-E-B Children’s Festival Includes six entertainment stages, more than350games and10 family adventureareas.713/522-972331-Apr.1—ROSENBERG:SpringFlingCarShowRevisittimesgonebyasproudowners cruise toRosenberg todisplay their antiqueandclassic cars. Knights of Columbus Hall. E-mail: [email protected]/774-294531-Apr. 1—TOMBALL: Tomball German Heritage Festival Includes amusicstreetfestivalwithethnicGermanandCzechmusicandfolkdancers. OldTownTomball. E-mail: [email protected] • www.tomballsistercity.org281/379-6844or713/829-7116

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Experts Offer Best Bets In Beverages For Kids HOUSTON – When your kids want something to drink, reconsider that juice box. “Many parents are confused about what is and what is not afruit juice,” explained Marilyn Swanson, registered dietitian at the USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. “If the label does not say 100 percent juice, it is not genuine fruit juice.” Fruit-flavored beverages, like many of those handy juice boxes, havesugarcontentthatiscomparabletosodas.Abetteroptionistosubstituteactualpiecesoffruit. Healthybeveragechoicesareimportantthroughoutthedaytokeepkidshydratedandtoprovidegoodnutrition.Swansonrecommendsthatchildrendrinkmostlywater,thenlow-fatorskimmilk,andthen

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Shed Those Post-holiday Pounds HOUSTON – Resolving to shed post-holiday pounds? You don’t have to resort to a crash diet, say weight-loss experts at Baylor College ofMedicineinHouston. Molly Gee, a nutritionist at BCM, suggests that a few simpleguidelinescanhelpyouloseormanageyourweight:* Don’t arrive hungry at restaurants or parties.* At restaurants, split an entrée or order an appetizer as a maincourse.*Eatless;talkmore-leavefoodonyourplate.*Movemore-takethestairsinsteadofescalatorsorelevators.*Wearapedometertokeeptrackofagoalof10,000stepsperday.*Getabuddyforlifestylechangesindietandphysicalactivity.*Slowdownyoureating-useasaladforkorchopsticks.* Choosemore fruits,vegetables,wholegrainsand low-fatdairyfoods.* Lighten up on gravies, sauces, dressings and butter or margarine wherefatshide.* Set realistic goals for weight loss (for example, 0.5 lbs/week).

Test can help diagnose vertigo patients with sound sensitivity HOUSTON – Inner ear specialists at Baylor College of Medicine are finding a surprising upswing in vertigo cases among people sensitive to specific frequencies. “Patients will say, ‘When I hear loud sounds, I either feel like my eyes are fluttering, or my vision changes and I feel dizzy for a few seconds,” said Dr. Helen Cohen, professor of otolaryngology at BCM. “Onepatientcouldn’t listentohisdaughtertalkbecausehervoicemade him light-headed.” Alargepercentageofthesesoundsensitivitieshasbeentracedtosuperiorcanaldehiscence,anirregularityinwhichathinboneovertheinnerearerodes,disruptingthemechanismsthatgaugeequilibrium


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Herbal ‘remedy’ may be hazardous during pregnancy HOUSTON – A professor at Baylor College of Medicine cautions that the herbal extract ginger may not be a safe option to relieve nausea andvomitingassociatedwithpregnancy. TheAmericanCollegeofObstetricsandGynecologyhadpreviouslystated that limitedevidence supported theuseofginger as anon-pharmacologicoptionfortreatmentofmorningsickness. But Dr. Donald Marcus, professor of medicine and immunology

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HOUSTON – (Jan. 25, 2007) – Weight losssurgerycouldhavesurprisingresultsforsomewomen-asthepoundsmeltoff,thechanceofbecomingpregnantincreases. Dr. Vadim Sherman, assistant professor ofsurgeryatBaylorCollegeofMedicine(BCM),saidobesewomenwhothoughttheycouldnothavechildrenregaintheirfertilityduringthemonthsfollowinggastricbypassorlap-bandprocedures. “Weighteffectshowhormonesactinthebody.” Sherman said. “Body fat helps to convertcertainhormonessuchasestrogeninto other hormones. If there is extra body fat,healthyhormonalchangesare thrownoff.” Hormonalimbalancescanleadtoirregularmenstrual cycles and other reproductiveproblems.Aswomenbegintoloseweight,their fertility returns back to normal. Forbariatric patients, the weight comes offrapidly, and some are surprised by how

quickly pregnancy can occur. In some cases women become pregnant within six months ofsurgery. “We recommend waiting a year, whenweight stabilizes, before having a child,” Shermansaid.“Butwomenwhobecomepregnant sooner can still have healthychildren.” On average more than half of excess body weight is lost during the year followingsurgery.Onefearisthatthedramaticchangeinweightwillaffectthefetus’health. “Someworrytheweightwillcontinuetocome off and be harmful to the pregnancy,” Shermansaid. “Weight lossusually stopsand some women even gain up to 20pounds.” Shermansaidifnutritionalneedsaremet,includingall theusualvitaminguidelinesfor bariatric surgeries, a woman can expect ahealthypregnancy.

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Game: Walking, WalkingNumber of kids:Any, though a smallernumberwillprobablybeeasier.Howthegameisplayed:Theverseissungto the tune of “Frere Jacques” and the participants move according to the wordsofthesong.Theywalkwhensingingaboutwalking,hopwhentheysingabouthopping,etc.

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Tipsforadults:Keepthecircleofmotiontherightsizeforyourgroup:largeenoughnottocreate traffic jams but small enough to keep thekidsinthecircle.What the game teaches: Different types of gross motor movement, including how tobestill.

Game: Over the WaterNumberofkids:Any.Howthegameisplayed:Asimpleverseissung and each child gets a turn to be the “star” of the song. Before each verse, the adultasks, “Anna, what would you like to catch?” and Anna might say, “A tiger.” The verse is repeatedwitheachchild’snameandchosenanimaluntileveryonehashadaturn.Anna over the water (Move one handacrossthebodylikearipplingwave.)Anna over the sea (Move the other handacrossthebodyinsameway.)Annacatchatiger(Grabinfrontofyouto“catch” the animal.)Youcan’tcatchme!(Pointatself.)

Tipsforadults:Sometimeskidswillneedhelpwithchoosingananimal.Keepmomentumgoingbyencouragingswiftdecision-making.Giving the child a choice between twoanimalsheorsheknowsisagoodstrategy.What the game teaches: Listening, waiting, andtakingturns.

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HOUSTON - (Jan. 18, 2007) – If your spouse is “sawing logs,” thenanew,minimallyinvasiveprocedureforsnoringcouldhelpyoureclaimyourZzzz’s. Dr. Mas Takashima, clinical faculty member of the sleep medicine fellowshipprogramatBaylorCollegeofMedicine(BCM),hasseensuccesswithanewtechniquetoreduceorstopsnoringcalledthepillarprocedure. “Themostappealingpartof theprocedure is thatnosurgery isrequired and it is a simple procedure which is done in the office,” said Takashima,assistantprofessorofotolaryngologyatBCM.“Before,theonlyrealwaytostopsnoringinvolvedsurgicallyremovingortreating portions of the soft tissue from the back of the throat.” Snoringisusuallycausedwhensofttissueinthethroatvibratesasa person breaths while sleeping. Vibrations happen either near the backoftongue,theareaaroundthetonsils,orthesoftpalatewhichhangs in the back of the throat. In most cases the soft palate, which includestheuvula,istoblame. In the pillar procedure, three small, firm, string-like structures, or pillars,areimplantedintothesoftpalate,thesofttissueinthebackofthethroat. “Thethreepillars,whicharelessthananinchlong,areinsertedusing a large needle-like device,” Takashima said. “The pillars helpstabilizethesofttissueandstopvibrations.Sincenotissueissurgically removed, discomfort is minimal ” Snoringcanbeasignofabiggerproblemsuchassleepapnea,adisorderthatcausesapersontostopbreathingrepeatedlyduringsleep. It could lead to high blood pressure and an increased risk of heartattackandstroke. “The pillar procedure is used only after we first make sure the snorer doesn’t have a more serious problem,” Takashima said. “The procedureisabout90percenteffectiveinreducingsnoringinthosewho qualify.” Takashima said the pillars never have to be replaced, and theprocedure,whichuseslocalanesthesiasimilartowhatadentistwoulduse,onlytakesabout15minutes.

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QUESTION YOURSELF Your first step is to ask yourself how active youwanttobe.Thismaysoundlikeasillyquestion-you’reprobablyplanningondoingwhateveryou’recapableof,whetherthat’saslowwalkaroundtheblockoravigorousstepclass.Butifyou’reofacertainageorhavecertaincardiovascularriskfactors,youmayneedtoseeyourphysicianbeforebeginningaprogramthatinvolvesvigorous(asopposedtomoderate)aerobicactivity. Here’s how exercise intensities are typically defined: Low-to-Moderate -This is an intensitythatcanbesustainedrelativelycomfortablyforalongperiodoftime(about60minutes).This type of exercise typically begins slowly, progresses gradually and usually isn’tcompetitiveinnature. Vigorous-Thisisanintensitythatishighenough to significantly raise both your heart andbreathingrates,andisusuallyperformedforabout20minutesbeforefatiguesetsin. Areyouplanningtoparticipateinvigorousactivitiesandareamanover40orawomanover 50? You should receive a medical exam first. The same is true for individuals of any agewithtwoormorecoronaryarterydiseaserisk factors. If you’re unsure if this applies to you,checkwithyourphysician.MORE QUESTIONS Now that you’ve made it through the first questions,thereareafewmoretoanswer.AYEStoanyONEofthefollowingquestionsmeansyoushouldtalkwithyourdoctor,byphoneor inperson,BEFOREyoustart anexercise program. Explain which questions you answered ‘’yes’’ to and the activities you areplanningtopursue.1.Have you been told you have a heart

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