Developers vie for UWM dorm Jul 13, 2008
"UWM has to decompress from the neighborhood around it to thrive," Kovac said. Move the students. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Braves (and Frenchy) start big week in SoCal Jul 8, 2008
Hopefully, the short vacation gave him a few days to decompress. This line up is in desperate need for him to start hitting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
'It left me with a sense of community' Jul 6, 2008
At the time, firefighters battling the blazes worked for 12 hours, then went home to decompress before they were expected back on the front lines. Bennett remembers being home for those precious 12-hour stints and trying to pack in as much time as he could with his wife, son and daughter. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
When stress hits, we default to 'coping combos' Jun 26, 2008
According to the APA research, many people used healthy coping behaviors to decompress, such as listening to music (54 percent), reading (52 percent), exercising or walking (50 percent), spending time with family and friends (40 percent) and praying (34 percent). Paul Niemi, the snacker/non-sleeper New Yorker, says over the last few months, hes been able to steer his brain away from carbohydrates and onto creativity. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Think before you get all wrapped up Jun 14, 2008
"Those fat cells, once you decompress them and take those wraps off, they're going to go back to their usual shape and size.". Brownfield is also concerned that, in some cases, these wraps could be a health hazard. (CNN -- Health)
The Flip-Flop Factor: Why Day Care Kids Dont Play Outside May 8, 2008
It really is about the right amount of time for my active students to run around, play, talk, and decompress. And it s about as long as I want to be out supervising them too. (New York Times)
Disappointed Bulls fire interim Boylan Apr 19, 2008
Krystkowiak said, "I am not the coach anymore. I am going to sit at home the next couple of days and decompress.". Hammond has ties to several veteran coaches without top jobs, including Larry Brown, Rick Carlisle and Alvin Gentry. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Dr. Ronald Tucker, Chiropractor Apr 19, 2008
"We are caretakers of the spine. We decompress the spine to enable the nervous system to become unencumbered.". He concentrates on alignment of the vertebrae, related structures and joints. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DoD News Briefing with Dr... Apr 19, 2008
" Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates April 16, 2008 Secretary of Defense Special Reports Subscribe U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) News Transcript On the Web: Media contact: +1 (703) 697-5131/697-5132 Public contact: or +1 (703) 428-0711 +1 Presenter: Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs S. Ward Casscells and Surgeon General of the U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker April 17, 2008 DoD News Briefing with Dr. S. Ward Casscells... (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
Startups aim to make disruption at ESC Apr 19, 2008
Some of these companies could indeed provide "disruptive'' technology. Some could simply disappear. ElementCXI, Taray and Samplify are among the companies to watch. At ESC, Samplify Systems Inc. (Santa Clara, Calif.) took the ''zone'' to expand its portfolio of algorithms, which compress and decompress signals in real time with lossless and fixed-rate options. Samplify breaks data transfer and storage bottlenecks across a range of embedded applications. The company also announced the... (EETimes)
Combining liver cancer treatments doubles survival rates, UVA researchers find Apr 16, 2008
The stents decompress the bile ducts, maintaining liver function ... Of the approximately 2,000 cases diagnosed each year, the vast majority of patients survive up to three months without intervention or four to six months with decompression treatment. (EurekAlert!)
Lots of entertainment under Al Roker's umbrella Apr 9, 2008
When they can, Roker and his family retreat to an upstate New York vacation home to decompress. "We bike, we do some hiking. We're pretty low-key.". (USA Today -- Life)
Building strong bones throughout your life Apr 8, 2008
Between sleepless nights with restless toddlers, selling the boss on a charity project, and seeing that everyone gets dinner, it's hard to decompress. And that spells trouble for your bones. (CNN -- Health)
Braves return and summer's not far behind Mar 30, 2008
So here we go again, this time giving DOB a chance to decompress. What a nice job he did with spring training, eh. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
T K Arun: Honey coated peanuts Mar 27, 2008
The Sixth Pay Commission has attempted, and rightly, to decompress wages. Naturally, salaries at the top have gone up much more, as compared to salaries at the bottom. (India Times)
Top enlisted leaders gather in Baghdad Mar 27, 2008
The primary purpose was to get you down here so you could see what Freedom Rest is, said Gioia, who explained that the three-day program available for the division's Soldiers offers the troops an opportunity to decompress and provides a brief respite from the hardships of ongoing, continuous operations. His message to his fellow leaders was direct and simple. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Astros wooing local boy Patterson Mar 23, 2008
He underwent surgery last September to decompress the radial nerve in that arm. Patterson would not be ready to pitch for the start of the regular season but he could help a team sometime this year. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Astros interested in pitcher Patterson Mar 22, 2008
He had surgery last September to decompress the radial nerve in that arm. By releasing Patterson when they did, the Nationals must pay only a quarter of his $850,000 salary, or $212,500. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Missouri Baptist expanding Mar 17, 2008
"This is a great opportunity to decompress the main tower and add fresh space in a way that really maximizes how to deliver these services to our patients," Magruder said. The hospital tapped Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum to serve as the architect on the project. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
A life on the line: Cops tell their story Mar 7, 2008
When it becomes a situation where an officer has to use lethal force, we place that officer on administrative leave to kind of separate them from the incident, give them time to decompress and let them deal with what they've been through, Wright continued. The main thing is just getting the officer out of the field and offering them counseling to deal with what is usually a good deal of stress and trauma. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Stressed-out teens get lessons in relaxing Mar 5, 2008
But classmate Jenny Huezo-Rosales, 16, said she regularly uses the relaxation techniques to help her decompress. She has trouble focusing on school work at home because she shares a room with six siblings. (Boston Globe)
Making it Rain: Simple Solutions for Making a Difference in Your Career Mar 5, 2008
Your exercise time is a great time to re-group, decompress, and keep that mental clarity and physical energy so vital to becoming a long-term top producer. With strength, comes endurance. (RealtyTimes)
Mailbag: Hashing out the left-field job Feb 26, 2008
After an extensive surgery last September to repair a torn labrum, decompress a cyst and clean up a frayed rotator cuff, Wells has finally regained a full range of motion with his left arm. His arm strength is nearly back to normal and he's reported no issues with swinging during batting practice. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Praising Arizona: A Scottsdale spa weekend with time for shopping Feb 25, 2008
When my friend Kimberly and I decided on a gals getaway weekend, our goal was straightforward: Find some sun and decompress. Ever since the holidays ended, I'd been hunched over a computer - not a very healthy start to 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Starbucks opening in St. Ritas Feb 8, 2008
Much of the new construction in the lobby and patient tower included improving places for family members to visit and decompress while visiting patients, such as a new chapel, cafeteria and lounges, Reber said. The shop will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. (Lima News, OH)
The Beard Brigade Feb 8, 2008
"For an entire year, every day was programmed. Now that I am wearing a beard, I can finally reflect and decompress.". Recently, facial hair has also emerged as a badge of honor, a way to demonstrate support for a cause or express camaraderie. (Time.com)
Diamond Fever Feb 5, 2008
The Cats' Pause: Last year obviously wasn't what you hoped for or expected given you missed the SEC Tournament, but when you had time to get away from the season and decompress a little how did you ultimately feel about it given the injuries and players you had playing out position. You were still only one game away from making the postseason. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Blue Jays Spring Training quick hits Feb 2, 2008
Wells had surgery to repair a torn labrum and decompress a cyst in his ailing arm in September, and the Blue Jays expect him to be healthy for 2008. Zaun: At the end of April, Zaun had his right hand broken by a foul ball off the bat of Boston's Eric Hinske. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Degree of difficulty about to increase Jan 30, 2008
Responding to your responses: I tried to decompress as much as possible after blogging yesterday so I didn t have a chance to get on there and respond. But I m refreshed and ready for the post-All-Star break action. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
How to be a great parent to a preschooler Jan 23, 2008
Help her decompress with a snack and a chat, and don't rush into chores or errands. Your empathy will not only keep the both of you calmer, it's also a quality well worth modeling. (CNN)
Young, vibrant, athletic - but having a heart attack Jan 20, 2008
"He basically told me I needed to decompress," Fletcher said. She did not go back to this doctor. (Florida Times-Union)
A soldier's story Jan 17, 2008
The day that ended with cookies and songs had begun at an Army base in Schweinfurt, Germany where the soldier had stopped to decompress. A "Welcome Home," banner stretched outside the DeNardi home, while inside friends and family clustered together, eager to see and embrace Gerry. (Shoreline Times, CT)
Patients Retain Spinal Motion With New Procedure Jan 15, 2008
The TOPS System allows surgeons to decompress and stabilize the impaired spinal segment without sacrificing motion, according to the procedure's Web site. "It basically is a mechanical device that allows for flexion, rotation, side-to-side and extension," said back surgeon Stephen Robbins. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Make family meals happen Jan 2, 2008
Make your time at the table pleasant and a chance for everyone to decompress from the day and enjoy being together as a family. They may be starving, but have your kids wait until everyone is seated before digging in. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Declutter your home for better health Dec 31, 2007
She occasionally likes to decompress by flipping through them and admiring "pretty things," but she reminds herself that another catalog is always on its way. Re-gift, donate, return. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rucker and Jenkins may be playing final game for Panthers Dec 29, 2007
I need time to just decompress and make a clear decision. Yet there s a sense the 32-year-old Rucker has already made up his mind. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Scuba diver has convulsions after inhaling toxic oxygen Dec 25, 2007
They were about 15 feet underwater and had stopped to decompress when the convulsions began. Lifeguards responded to flares sent from the dive boat and transported the man to USCD Medical Center. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Quiet during the storm Dec 23, 2007
After the exam, the center has a massage therapy room for women to decompress from any anxiety brought from the day. While comfort is a priority for the center, it does not mean they have taken liberties with providing their patients with the best possible care available. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Wright introduces new bone grafting system Dec 18, 2007
has released a new biologic grafting system to the U.S. market for use in core decompression surgical procedures for the hip ... The core decompression surgical procedure is commonly used in treating patients with early stage avascular necrosis of the hip ... For the procedure, the surgeon first drills a small channel through the neck of the femur to access and decompress the diseased bone. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Wells ready to pick up a bat Dec 15, 2007
During the operation, Andrews wasn't able to remove a cyst due to its close proximity to nerves in his arm, but the surgeon was able to successfully decompress the cyst. "They said it was in somewhat of a dangerous spot," Wells said, "because it was surrounded by nerves. Once they got in there, they were going to be able to see if they were able to decompress it. They got in there and found a way to do it. Everything went perfectly.". (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
N.H., Iowa primary dates will clash with college breaks Dec 7, 2007
UNH students will soon disperse to decompress, see family, and nurse New Year's hangovers. When they return from winter break, the Jan. 8 primary will have come and gone, unlike elections past, when Granite State campuses were in session and buzzing with activity. (Boston Globe)
Respite center gives sick, homeless a place to heal Nov 19, 2007
At University, the center sometimes serves to "decompress the emergency room so we don't actually have to admit them to the hospital," said Ruby Crawford-Hemphill, the hospital's assistant chief nursing officer. "Once they receive treatment, it allows them to go to another place instead of them being in an inpatient bed while we try to find another place for them.". (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Stanford building posh hotel catering to venture capitalists Nov 18, 2007
He explained that the hilly terrain required grading, and the soil tends to decompress afterward, rising like cooked white rice. To accommodate this, Filizetti's crew sunk more than 500 concrete pilings, each 18 inches in diameter, at depths of up to 40 feet. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Bringing war experience home with care Nov 15, 2007
"They need time to decompress," Sweet says. "Time to readjust.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Back from Iraq, Arlington nurse practitioner recalls a healing mission Nov 11, 2007
The man has had no time to decompress. The rubber hose hooked up to his washing machine broke, flooding the first floor of his house. (Boston Globe)
Silvaggi beats Murphy, recount today Nov 10, 2007
Mr. Silvaggi said that after taking a moment to "decompress" following a torrid election campaign he would establish a transition team to help prepare for his taking office Dec. 3. Mr. Murphy generated enough votes to capture one of the two lower seats on the Board of Selectmen and said that he would serve for the next two years in that capacity. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Even the score on housework, kid duty Nov 7, 2007
"Or you could hole up in your bedroom and read a book -- whatever it takes for you to decompress.". Be patient. (CNN -- Health)
APT moves are closely followed Nov 7, 2007
During his 11-mile bike ride through the back roads around Highway 101, from his office in Foster City to his house at the top of the ridge in Hillsborough, Dr. Stephen Dilly likes to think and decompress. One of the things he's thought about lately is the relative size of his company, , as compared to. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Escambia County attorney retiring Oct 31, 2007
"I need some 'R and R' and this is my chance to get some. ... I plan to do some vacationing and traveling, putter around in the garden and really decompress. I really am looking forward to it.". Working as a deputy county attorney, Lander took over as acting attorney in 2002 when four of five county commissioners were indicted amidst bribery charges surrounding the county's $3. (Pensacola News Journal)
Video conference with undersea lab fascinates isle students Oct 22, 2007
They can't go to the surface until the end of the 10 days when the habitat is brought to surface pressure over 17 hours so the aquanauts can decompress, he said. Then they slowly swim to the surface. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
World's Most Expensive Private Islands Oct 20, 2007
Residents can decompress on the island's three beaches. Sound tempting. (Forbes)
Cell Phone Memory Doubled Through Software Alone Oct 2, 2007
The idea was to transparently compress and decompress selected regions of memory (both code and data) to drastically reduce the memory footprint of embedded applications. NEC Labs entered into a strategic partnership with Northwestern to jointly develop this idea. (Science Daily)
Students with weight issues now have support Sep 26, 2007
The center is a meeting place where students are free to use massage and relaxation chairs to decompress. "A significant part of my role with the Mind-Body Connection will be to establish a regular Student Health presence on campus," said Bill Smith, Student Health and Wellness Educator. (University News, MO)
How to stop a headache before it starts Sep 24, 2007
But giving yourself a few minutes to decompress can keep stress from getting to you. 6 p.m.: Slip into your sneakers Exercise increases circulation, relieves physical and mental tension and improves sleep, all of which help fight off aches. (MSNBC -- Health)
Full Story... Sep 23, 2007
Rhiger said with World War II soldiers letters took weeks, and the ride on the ship back to the United States gave the soldier time to decompress before returning back to society. Today e-mail is instantaneous and flights back from Iraq allow soldiers to see their families within days, however, the transition back into society doesn t happen that quickly. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Central conducts study of U.S. soldiers Sep 21, 2007
"It's a different scenario than what people think. Our soldiers are coming home with new problems." Soldiers spend months in combat and have limited time to decompress when they return to civilian life. As a result, they often feel alone, Kliger said. (New Britain Herald, CT)
UWM to seek $100 million Sep 21, 2007
The 94-acre east side campus is landlocked, and Santiago has pursued plans to "decompress the campus.". The university will issue a request for proposals later this fall and select consultants by early 2008. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Scientists study Fla. coral reef changes Sep 19, 2007
It lets researchers dive for nine hours a day and return to the habitat without standard scuba diving requirements of surfacing and decompressing ... After the expedition, the aquanauts must decompress for 17 hours or they will get the crippling "bends.". (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Wi-Fi and work encroaching on spa serenity Sep 15, 2007
"I need to know before I go if I can get access or not," said Pamela Johnston, president of PJ Inc., a public relations firm in New York, who spends a week at a spa each year to decompress. Destination spas, where clients immerse themselves in healthy living, have tried to find a happy medium by offering designated areas for people who must connect. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Deconstructing 'detox' diets Sep 15, 2007
Still, go ahead and book that 90-minute deep-tissue session if you need a relaxation Rx; you may not liberate your lymphs, but you'll decompress your stress -- which, if left unchecked, can definitely be toxic. Be careful with your colon. (CNN -- Health)
Glaus to have season-ending surgery Sep 13, 2007
Troy Glaus will undergo a nerve decompression operation on his left foot ... On Wednesday, Toronto general manager J.P. Ricciardi said that Glaus will have Dr. Phillip Kwong will perform a nerve decompression operation, which could take place as early as Monday in Los Angeles ... "They said, 'If [freezing the nerve] really takes and you don't feel any pain, then you probably need surgery to decompress the nerve.' That's what they did, and he felt better with it. "After that wore off, he still... (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Glaus shelved for the remainder Sep 13, 2007
Yesterday, the Jays took steps to rectify their third baseman's nagging foot issue, saying that Glaus will undergo "nerve-decompression surgery" in Los Angeles next week ... " Glaus's only comment on the issue has been no comment. The beefy Glaus has been bothered all season by a left foot problem that has at various times been described as bone spurs and then plantar fasciitis, an overuse injury that causes severe pain in the heel of the foot. The injury, which Glaus aggravated during Monday's... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
The Maltese Millionaire Speaks! Sep 9, 2007
It's like, "I'll just go to an island for a little while and decompress," and seven years later they are sleeping all day and so fat they can't climb up onto a bed, much less start that foundation for catnip addicts like they promised. But I've got plans. (Time.com)
Kick Your Career Up a Notch! Aug 29, 2007
Knowing that you are taking much needed downtime and meeting your family commitments gives you the opportunity to decompress guilt-free with the support of your family. For that, there is simply no substitute. (RealtyTimes)
Get Ready For Back To School Aug 24, 2007
"It's like coming up from the bottom of the ocean -- you need to decompress.". He believes the length of time it takes a student to adjust is contingent upon how the teacher handles class from the first day. (NBC 11, CA)
