The many faces of Lyme Disease
Patients are misdiagnosed and misunderstood
I keep a roll of Scotch tape next to my bed in case I feel a tick crawling on me during the night. That way, I can safely entrap the tick without having to get out of bed, find a way to kill it, and dispose of the damn thing in a half-awake stupor. I probably have occasion to use my Scotch tape at least three or four times a summer. I’ve always detected the ticks before they’re attached; their fluttery scurrying along an arm or leg is unmistakable.
and dispose of the damn thing in a
half-awake stupor. Full Story
The Lyme disease controversy in Minnesota
A bill was introduced to the Minnesota Legislature during the most recent session that would have given physicians the freedom to prescribe open-ended longterm antibiotic treatment for patients with chronic Lyme disease without repercussions from the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice. Full Story
Local Girls Shine In National Basketball Competition
GREENSBORO, NC - It is an interesting place, Greensboro, North Carolina. The site of the last major Revolutionary War battle before Lord Cornwallis surrendered to General Washington at Yorktown. It is also near the home court of the Duke Blue Devils, the powerhouse of college basketball. Full Story
Serbian Orthodox Church Celebrates 100 Years
CHISHOLM - One thing you can count on among Iron Rangers , whether they were born here or landed here, is they love their festivals and celebrations. Among a summer full of weekends dedicated to berries, loons, mining and others, a celebration is coming to Chisholm on July 17th and 18th to recognize the 100th anniversary of the Serbian Orthodox Church. Full Story
Depression: A hypothetical scenario
A woman (I’ll call June) wakes up to a beautiful spring morning. The sun is shining, birds are singing and there is no rain in the forecast. For a moment, she is excited to start the day but then her mood changes and she feels an overwhelming feeling of sadness. Memories of her friend’s death come into her mind. She wants to go out and garden on this lovely day but does not go out as she does not have the energy to do so. June has been invited to play tennis later in the day with a group of friends but does not answer the phone when they call to confirm the time. She cannot imagine what she would have of value to say to the women considering how she feels about herself and life. Besides, she did not sleep well last night and is exhausted. She feels guilty that she is not answering the phone but just lets it ring. Full Story
A Touch of Taste
Blueberry Season - A great Minnesota pastime. Everyone has their secret patches of where to pick. Families pass down the well-guarded secret from generation to generation. In June the conversations at coffee breaks are, “Will it be a good blueberry season?” Predictions are given if it has been too dry, too hot, too cold. I have learned in a good season or even in a bad year we always manage to find some tasty treats. There are as many recipes for blueberries as there are to make brownies, spaghetti sauce or chili, but of course not as many as zucchini! Today’s recipes are a few which may be a bit different. Full Story
Girl Is Held By Three Bandits
Extortion Plot Fails at Fergus Falls Last Evening
Surprising coincidences crop up throughout history. With the gift of hindsight, we weave patterns and then marvel at the majesty, and sometimes the irony, of the tapestry we have created. And often, the macro and the micro worlds have surprising parallels. Full Story
9-Ball
Standings 7/08
Office 15....................1138 Penalty Box X-Light...1129 Magic One................ 1123 R Bar / Vi's................1087 Krossroads Knuts..... 1034 Oasis.........................998 Riders On Mane........988 Magic Too................. 972 Poppers.....................953 Alpine Trio................. 953 Krossroads Crew...... Full Story
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