Re: Well folks... I called in sick.

April 27, 2005

I hope you get some relief soon Tigger.Tigger wrote:

I called in sick from work today. Amy Swinderman Live aloha!__________________________________________________

April 27, 2005

I hope you get some relief soon Tigger.Tigger wrote:

I called in sick from work today. Amy Swinderman Live aloha!__________________________________________________

April 27, 2005

YAY Tigger!!!!!!

glad u called in sick! i wish u luck with this - please keep me/us posted, OK??

alooooooooha!

jaaaaaaana

Well folks... I called in sick.

I called in sick from work today. It's 8a.m. and I'm already in lots of pain and taking pain pills.... and because of the stress, I'm still running to the bathroom (more so). It's raining here, so I can't imagine there is much to do at the office anyway. This is why I wanted to work part-time for this week and next week. Heck even my incision hurts. My ribs are killing me.... as well as the normal leg aches.

I have a call into an employment agency. I have a call into my doctor. And I'm going to try and get a hold of a lawyer today so I can know what my "legal" rights are. They have no right to push me harder than I'm able to go right now.

I'm tired of crying, hurting and feeling depressed over such a stupid thing. They renegged on their agreement with me. Oh, how I wish I had gotten it in writing. I don't know how I can be so stupid.

Well, I may have cut off my nose to spite my face, but there is no way I could have been there today. I just hurt too much.

That's the news from here.

Tigger

April 27, 2005

YAY Tigger!!!!!!

glad u called in sick! i wish u luck with this - please keep me/us posted, OK??

alooooooooha!

jaaaaaaana

Well folks... I called in sick.

I called in sick from work today. It's 8a.m. and I'm already in lots of pain and taking pain pills.... and because of the stress, I'm still running to the bathroom (more so). It's raining here, so I can't imagine there is much to do at the office anyway. This is why I wanted to work part-time for this week and next week. Heck even my incision hurts. My ribs are killing me.... as well as the normal leg aches.

I have a call into an employment agency. I have a call into my doctor. And I'm going to try and get a hold of a lawyer today so I can know what my "legal" rights are. They have no right to push me harder than I'm able to go right now.

I'm tired of crying, hurting and feeling depressed over such a stupid thing. They renegged on their agreement with me. Oh, how I wish I had gotten it in writing. I don't know how I can be so stupid.

Well, I may have cut off my nose to spite my face, but there is no way I could have been there today. I just hurt too much.

That's the news from here.

Tigger

April 27, 2005

Prayers and (((Hugs))), Tigger. It is raining and cold here, too. I think you are doing the right thing. Being trusting is why we don't get things in writing, but I have learned the hard way that that is the only safe way.

Love, PeggyTigger wrote:

I called in sick from work today. It's 8a.m. and I'm already in lots of pain and taking pain pills.... and because of the stress, I'm still running to the bathroom (more so). It's raining here, so I can't imagine there is much to do at the office anyway.

I have a call into an employment agency. I have a call into my doctor. And I'm going to try and get a hold of a lawyer today so I can know what my "legal" rights are. They have no right to push me harder than I'm able to go right now.__________________________________________________

April 27, 2005

Tigger! Poor thing! Hugz! Since we are both in RI, I know about the raining part and that it is really making me hurt a lot worse. Is it making it harder for you too?

I don't know how people can work with fibro. Well, I DO know cause I did it for a long time but I just can't anymore. There is no way. I've thought of applying for work but that would only screw up my SSDI claim. Besides, even if I found someone who would hire me after being out of work for 3 years, I'd be fired the first week for calling out sick so much. Screw it. When you CAN'T, you CAN'T, so DON'T. You need to be taking it easy, esp. after having surgery. No one should be trying to push you any harder than you can handle. No way. Do not stand for it.

I cried ALL the time the first couple of years I was diagnosed. What happened to change that for me is that I got myself good and mad and stayed that way. I still cry, but not all the time. I am not saying be mad at everyone, I am just mad at the fibro so I want to fight it. Reaching out to others who have it make me feel so much better too. I just got tired of feeling so sorry for myself all the time. (I'm NOT saying that is what you are doing, not at all!) I thought I had it harder than anyone until I started to chat with others and found some had it a lot worse than me. They say God only gives you as much as you can handle.

I really hope you start to feel better. I keep you and all the other women in my fibro groups in my prayers every night. If you ever need to talk, I'm here for you. If there is anything I can do to help you out, let me know. It's not like RI is all that big so we can't be that far away from each other! I am in Providence, BTW- right off Chalkstone and Academy. Maybe someday we can go to one of the Fibro support group meetings they have monthly at Memorial Hospital. It might help to interact with people like us face to face. I've been wanting to go, but I just never seem to make it. Anyway, you take care of yourself. YOU come first, then work. Always remember you have people out here pulling for you and praying that you feel well. Talk to ya soon!

~*Kerrie*~

Well folks... I called in sick.

I called in sick from work today. It's 8a.m. and I'm already in lots of pain and taking pain pills.... and because of the stress, I'm still running to the bathroom (more so). It's raining here, so I can't imagine there is much to do at the office anyway. This is why I wanted to work part-time for this week and next week. Heck even my incision hurts. My ribs are killing me.... as well as the normal leg aches.

I have a call into an employment agency. I have a call into my doctor. And I'm going to try and get a hold of a lawyer today so I can know what my "legal" rights are. They have no right to push me harder than I'm able to go right now.

I'm tired of crying, hurting and feeling depressed over such a stupid thing. They renegged on their agreement with me. Oh, how I wish I had gotten it in writing. I don't know how I can be so stupid.

Well, I may have cut off my nose to spite my face, but there is no way I could have been there today. I just hurt too much.

That's the news from here.

Tigger

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April 27, 2005

Kerrie, I'm so glad you are in RI too. You at least understand what the weather does. I live in Westerly. I work in Exeter... right near Schartner Farms. My bosses no only don't understand, but they don't wan't to... all they care about is that some one is there .I can't take pain pills and still be expected to work "as usual". I'm frustrated and aggravated. I'ts awful. I wanted to come back 4 hours a day for my last 2 weeks... apparetnly that was "unacceptable"... that was the quote I got. I've got to stop worrying abou the company and start thinking about myself. Period. That's it. I don't call in that often, that's the funny part... well, actually not so funny. They just don't get it.

Tigger

Well folks... I called in sick.

I called in sick from work today. It's 8a.m. and I'm already in lots of pain and taking pain pills.... and because of the stress, I'm still running to the bathroom (more so). It's raining here, so I can't imagine there is much to do at the office anyway. This is why I wanted to work part-time for this week and next week. Heck even my incision hurts. My ribs are killing me.... as well as the normal leg aches.

I have a call into an employment agency. I have a call into my doctor. And I'm going to try and get a hold of a lawyer today so I can know what my "legal" rights are. They have no right to push me harder than I'm able to go right now.

I'm tired of crying, hurting and feeling depressed over such a stupid thing. They renegged on their agreement with me. Oh, how I wish I had gotten it in writing. I don't know how I can be so stupid.

Well, I may have cut off my nose to spite my face, but there is no way I could have been there today. I just hurt too much.

That's the news from here.

Tigger1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.Have a nice day everyone.

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April 27, 2005

Some of us work because there is absolutly no other alternative. I

don't have a husband to live off of, and if I quit work and tried to

go on disability there is no way I could support me and both my kids.

So it's either work or be homeless. That's the only two choices in my

life. And when you are faced with that, you go to work regardless of

the amount of pain, regardless of the amount of fatigue. In the last 6

months I have had to double my pain medication just from the pain

during the day at work. It's exremely hard because by Friday evenings,

I am SOOO exhausted that all I want to do is stay in bed all day

saturday and sunday just to recoup a little from the week. I do know

that working full time definately makes fibromyalgia worse. Just from

my perspective, I stay in a continual " flare " from the stress and the

fatigue.

Just my two cents worth

N.

> I don't know how people can work with fibro. Well, I DO know cause I

did it for a long time but I just can't anymore. There is no way. I've

thought of applying for work but that would only screw up my SSDI

claim. Besides, even if I found someone who would hire me after being

out of work for 3 years, I'd be fired the first week for calling out

sick so much. Screw it. When you CAN'T, you CAN'T, so DON'T.

April 27, 2005

Darn it, that is not right! Have you tried getting on SSDI? I know it can take forever and the money sucks, but it's something. When I DO get it, I'll be getting what used to be 1½ weeks salary in ONE month. Don't know how I'm supposed to live on that, but right now I have no income, just what my husband makes.

Schartner Farm, huh? That's where we go to get our pumpkin every year. We always treat ourselves to one of their awesome apple pies, yum! I couldn't go this past year though cause of fibro.

I know there is something called partial or part time disability. I know someone on it. You can still collect while you work part time. Have you checked into it? What about TDI? Can't you go on that until you are healed from the surgery? You have to have a doc say you will be out for at least 2 weeks though. I was on it when I had my tonsils out (I had them out as an adult) and I made more money ON it than off it. It's cool that it's not taxable or before taxes, not sure which one....

I know what you mean about the pain pills making you loopy and not being able to work as well. I went through the same thing. Methadone doesn't make me feel loopy though, thank God. At first it made me tired as all hell till I got used to it. Who do you get your pain meds from? Rheumy or regular doc? You don't have to name names. What do they give you, if you don't mind telling? I can give you the name of my rheumy. She is a peach. She is really sweet and soooo gentle. She didn't give me anything stronger than Ultram though. It's my primary that handles my pain meds. If you want the name of some good docs to try, let me know. I know I couldn't work if I took my muscle relaxers. They knock me out. Some people are really sensitive to that loopy feeling pain meds give ya. I guess I have some sort of tolerance since I have been on one kind of pain med or another for the past 2 years, so it doesn't bother me much. But if I take one of my husbands pills (Oxycontin) it makes me dizzy and jittery. He is on the 40 mg. ones, so I can just take half. They also make me hiccup like crazy.

I wish there was SOMETHING I could do to help. If there IS anything, just say the work. Damn this New England weather!!!

~*Kerrie*~

Re: Well folks... I called in sick.

Kerrie, I'm so glad you are in RI too. You at least understand what the weather does. I live in Westerly. I work in Exeter... right near Schartner Farms. My bosses no only don't understand, but they don't wan't to... all they care about is that some one is there .I can't take pain pills and still be expected to work "as usual". I'm frustrated and aggravated. I'ts awful. I wanted to come back 4 hours a day for my last 2 weeks... apparetnly that was "unacceptable"... that was the quote I got. I've got to stop worrying abou the company and start thinking about myself. Period. That's it. I don't call in that often, that's the funny part... well, actually not so funny. They just don't get it.

Tigger

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April 27, 2005

God bless those of you who have no choice but to work. Thankfully it's just my husband and I, no kids. If there were kids, I'd probably be forced to work too since he doesn't make great money. Lucky for us we have super cheap rent, or else we'd be screwed. And believe me, it really, really bothers me that he has to support me now since I can't work. It is humiliating to me because I have always been really independent. He doesn't mind, thank God. He prefers it this way for some crazy reason. When we both worked we had plenty of money and the bills were always paid. Now, forget it. We're drowning in debt. Thankfully his step mom helps him out financially, along with his brother, when things get really tight. If I could work, I'd be working 2 jobs to pay off what we have. I'd RATHER work cause I LOVED my job. No one would have me though. I called in sick most of the time and when I was there, I was too busy getting sick in the bathroom.

This is what I meant when I said that until I started chatting with others, I thought I had it the worst. I thank GOD every single day that I at least have that option to NOT work. It is NOT something I take for granted cause should anything happen where he can't work, and it happened once for over a year when he had to go on TDI, I'd be on the street.

~*Kerrie*~

Re: Well folks... I called in sick.

Some of us work because there is absolutly no other alternative. Idon't have a husband to live off of, and if I quit work and tried togo on disability there is no way I could support me and both my kids.So it's either work or be homeless. That's the only two choices in mylife. And when you are faced with that, you go to work regardless ofthe amount of pain, regardless of the amount of fatigue. In the last 6months I have had to double my pain medication just from the painduring the day at work. It's exremely hard because by Friday evenings,I am SOOO exhausted that all I want to do is stay in bed all daysaturday and sunday just to recoup a little from the week. I do knowthat working full time definately makes fibromyalgia worse. Just frommy perspective, I stay in a continual "flare" from the stress and thefatigue. Just my two cents worth N.> I don't know how people can work with fibro. Well, I DO know cause Idid it for a long time but I just can't anymore. There is no way. I'vethought of applying for work but that would only screw up my SSDIclaim. Besides, even if I found someone who would hire me after beingout of work for 3 years, I'd be fired the first week for calling outsick so much. Screw it. When you CAN'T, you CAN'T, so DON'T. 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.Have a nice day everyone.

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April 27, 2005

,

I'm sorry you are in the situation you are in but...to

be told I'm living off my husband just makes me feel

much more like crap than I already did. Have to say

thanks for that. I am hard on myself about not being

able to work...thankfully my hubby is more than will

to do what he can to support us. He knows it drives

me crazy to not work.

--- Mystic wrote:

>

> Some of us work because there is absolutly no other

> alternative. I

> don't have a husband to live off of, and if I quit

> work and tried to

> go on disability there is no way I could support me

> and both my kids.

28 yrs old, married, 3 yr old son

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April 27, 2005

Just my two cents, I think a marriage is a

partnership. Your husband may work outside of the

home, but I am sure you do plenty INSIDE the home.

It's not like you wouldn't work if you could. I have

been the breadwinner in my relationship.. well, since

we got together. I am hoping someday the tables will

turn. I don't think meant the remark as a cut.

But perhaps instead of thinking of it as " living off "

someone, we can consider it, " being fortunate to have

a husband who is able to be our sole provider. " After

all, in this economy, that is pretty rare itself.

--- Waynette Porter wrote:

> ,

> I'm sorry you are in the situation you are in

> but...to

> be told I'm living off my husband just makes me feel

> much more like crap than I already did. Have to say

> thanks for that. I am hard on myself about not

> being

> able to work...thankfully my hubby is more than will

> to do what he can to support us. He knows it drives

> me crazy to not work.

Amy Swinderman

Live aloha!

__________________________________________________

April 27, 2005

It also doesn't help when your job is stressful.. I

could tell you some unbelievable stories about my

coworkers. I have also had some paychecks bounce and

overdraw my bank account. Two weeks ago they told us

they couldn't give us our whole paychecks, but they

wouldn't say why. They wouldn't even tell us how much

is missing (we make incentive bonuses each month so it

is never the same from paycheck to paycheck). But I

have to stay. Jobs in our area are so hard to come by.

I need the medical benefits. And my husband makes half

of what I make. I think dealing with all that is worse

than the actual physical effort of getting up and

going there... although sometimes that is impossible.

--- Mystic wrote:

I do know

> that working full time definately makes fibromyalgia

> worse. Just from

> my perspective, I stay in a continual " flare " from

> the stress and the

> fatigue.

Amy Swinderman

Live aloha!

__________________________________________________

April 27, 2005

It also doesn't help when your job is stressful.. I

could tell you some unbelievable stories about my

coworkers. I have also had some paychecks bounce and

overdraw my bank account. Two weeks ago they told us

they couldn't give us our whole paychecks, but they

wouldn't say why. They wouldn't even tell us how much

is missing (we make incentive bonuses each month so it

is never the same from paycheck to paycheck). But I

have to stay. Jobs in our area are so hard to come by.

I need the medical benefits. And my husband makes half

of what I make. I think dealing with all that is worse

than the actual physical effort of getting up and

going there... although sometimes that is impossible.

--- Mystic wrote:

I do know

> that working full time definately makes fibromyalgia

> worse. Just from

> my perspective, I stay in a continual " flare " from

> the stress and the

> fatigue.

Amy Swinderman

Live aloha!

__________________________________________________

April 27, 2005

Kerrie, I'm am collecting TDI. I've been out for over 6 weeks already. It's been 6 weeks since my surgery and we made the agreement (since the doc wanted me out 8) that 2 weeks would be part time.. 4 hours. But, no, they have to think they're in control and when I got back decided I couldn't do part-time. At some point I'll stop crying from feeling miserable both physically and mentally. I can't believe I didn't get it in writing. I really didn't think it was necessary after almost 11 years, but apparently I should have.

Tigger

Re: Well folks... I called in sick.

Kerrie, I'm so glad you are in RI too. You at least understand what the weather does. I live in Westerly. I work in Exeter... right near Schartner Farms. My bosses no only don't understand, but they don't wan't to... all they care about is that some one is there .I can't take pain pills and still be expected to work "as usual". I'm frustrated and aggravated. I'ts awful. I wanted to come back 4 hours a day for my last 2 weeks... apparetnly that was "unacceptable"... that was the quote I got. I've got to stop worrying abou the company and start thinking about myself. Period. That's it. I don't call in that often, that's the funny part... well, actually not so funny. They just don't get it.

Tigger

1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.Have a nice day everyone.

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April 27, 2005

Ordinarily I like my job (o.k. now we have to say liked my job). Unfortunately, there is only me. Without my pay, I have NOTHING. Isn't that a warm and fuzzy feeling?

Tigger

Re: Well folks... I called in sick.

Some of us work because there is absolutly no other alternative. Idon't have a husband to live off of, and if I quit work and tried togo on disability there is no way I could support me and both my kids.So it's either work or be homeless. That's the only two choices in mylife. And when you are faced with that, you go to work regardless ofthe amount of pain, regardless of the amount of fatigue. In the last 6months I have had to double my pain medication just from the painduring the day at work. It's exremely hard because by Friday evenings,I am SOOO exhausted that all I want to do is stay in bed all daysaturday and sunday just to recoup a little from the week. I do knowthat working full time definately makes fibromyalgia worse. Just frommy perspective, I stay in a continual "flare" from the stress and thefatigue. Just my two cents worth N.> I don't know how people can work with fibro. Well, I DO know cause Idid it for a long time but I just can't anymore. There is no way. I'vethought of applying for work but that would only screw up my SSDIclaim. Besides, even if I found someone who would hire me after beingout of work for 3 years, I'd be fired the first week for calling outsick so much. Screw it. When you CAN'T, you CAN'T, so DON'T. 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.Have a nice day everyone.

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April 27, 2005

Ordinarily I like my job (o.k. now we have to say liked my job). Unfortunately, there is only me. Without my pay, I have NOTHING. Isn't that a warm and fuzzy feeling?

Tigger

Re: Well folks... I called in sick.

Some of us work because there is absolutly no other alternative. Idon't have a husband to live off of, and if I quit work and tried togo on disability there is no way I could support me and both my kids.So it's either work or be homeless. That's the only two choices in mylife. And when you are faced with that, you go to work regardless ofthe amount of pain, regardless of the amount of fatigue. In the last 6months I have had to double my pain medication just from the painduring the day at work. It's exremely hard because by Friday evenings,I am SOOO exhausted that all I want to do is stay in bed all daysaturday and sunday just to recoup a little from the week. I do knowthat working full time definately makes fibromyalgia worse. Just frommy perspective, I stay in a continual "flare" from the stress and thefatigue. Just my two cents worth N.> I don't know how people can work with fibro. Well, I DO know cause Idid it for a long time but I just can't anymore. There is no way. I'vethought of applying for work but that would only screw up my SSDIclaim. Besides, even if I found someone who would hire me after beingout of work for 3 years, I'd be fired the first week for calling outsick so much. Screw it. When you CAN'T, you CAN'T, so DON'T. 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.Have a nice day everyone.

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April 27, 2005

I did not say YOU were living off your husband. I simply stated that I

do not have a husband to live off of. That is MY personal opinion of

what MY situation would be if I was married, i.e., ** I ** would feel

like I was a burden to him because I could not contribute to the

family. Any statement I make concerning my situation is strictly that,

my feelings concerning my OWN situation. I do not offer advice or

comments concerning anyone else's situation.

N.

> >

> > Some of us work because there is absolutly no other

> > alternative. I

> > don't have a husband to live off of, and if I quit

> > work and tried to

> > go on disability there is no way I could support me

> > and both my kids.

>

> 28 yrs old, married, 3 yr old son

> JRA dx'ed at age 7 (1984)

> FMS dx'ed in 2001

> OA, Osteoporosis, Scoliosis, occasional depression from chronic

illness, etc. All the fun stuff that goes with chronic illness!

> Contact me:

> Yahoo Messenger: wport77

> AIM: Wayneypooh286

> MSN Messenger: troubleinmb

> ICQ: 22579907

> My Website: http://wayneyscorner.0catch.com

>

> __________________________________________________

>

April 27, 2005

Tigger, if you can get the doctor to write a back to work release

stating that you can ONLY work part time for the specified two weeks

then you employer would have to honor that... especially if they have

over 50 employees and are under the rulings of the Family and Medical

Leave Act. If they have less than 50 employees, you might check and

see if our state has something similar to FMLA that the companies have

to adhere to concerning employees being released back to work. I'm not

sure what agency would handle that but since Workman's Compensation

Insurance has to deal with that they MIGHT be able to tell you of a

state agency.

N.

> Kerrie, I'm am collecting TDI. I've been out for over 6 weeks

already. It's been 6 weeks since my surgery and we made the agreement

(since the doc wanted me out 8) that 2 weeks would be part time.. 4

hours. But, no, they have to think they're in control and when I got

back decided I couldn't do part-time. At some point I'll stop crying

from feeling miserable both physically and mentally. I can't believe

I didn't get it in writing. I really didn't think it was necessary

after almost 11 years, but apparently I should have.

> Tigger

>

> Re: Well folks... I called in sick.

>

> Kerrie, I'm so glad you are in RI too. You at least understand

what the weather does. I live in Westerly. I work in Exeter... right

near Schartner Farms. My bosses no only don't understand, but they

don't wan't to... all they care about is that some one is there .I

can't take pain pills and still be expected to work " as usual " . I'm

frustrated and aggravated. I'ts awful. I wanted to come back 4 hours

a day for my last 2 weeks... apparetnly that was " unacceptable " ...

that was the quote I got. I've got to stop worrying abou the company

and start thinking about myself. Period. That's it. I don't call in

that often, that's the funny part... well, actually not so funny.

They just don't get it.

> Tigger

>

> 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on

the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always

check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along

with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just

dangerous in general.

>

> 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is)

pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying

to make that situation better.

>

> Have a nice day everyone.

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April 27, 2005