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Bayer's Riociguat for Patients with Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Submitted For Regulatory Approval in the U.S. and EU
Riociguat is the first drug that has consistently demonstrated efficacy in two life-threatening PH indications – chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)
Berlin, February 11, 2013 – Bayer HealthCare has submitted the oral investigational drug riociguat to treat patients with inoperable chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) for regulatory approval in the United States and in the European Union.
"These regulatory submissions for two distinct forms of pulmonary hypertension not only represent important progress in our cardiovascular pipeline but also fuel our hope to bring this much-needed new treatment option for these serious and potentially fatal diseases to patients and doctors soon," said Kemal Malik, member of the Bayer HealthCare Executive Committee and Head of Global Development.
Riociguat was discovered by Bayer and represents the first member of a novel class of compounds, the stimulators of soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC). Riociguat is the first drug to demonstrate clinical efficacy in a placebo controlled phase III trial in inoperable CTEPH patients.
The submission is supported by data from the two pivotal, global Phase III studies namely CHEST-1 and PATENT-1. Results of both studies were presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) in Atlanta, USA. Both Phase III studies on riociguat met their primary endpoint in exercise capacity. Riociguat was generally well tolerated, with no unexpected adverse events reported.
In CHEST-1 patients treated with riociguat showed a statistically significant improvement (p<0.0001) from baseline in the six-minute walking test (6MWT) after 16 weeks, compared to those receiving placebo. The study included both patients with inoperable CTEPH and those with persistent or recurrent disease after a surgical procedure called pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA). The PATENT-1 study met its primary endpoint by demonstrating a statistically significant improvement (p<0.0001) from baseline in the 6MWT, after 12 weeks compared with placebo. PATENT-1 included both treatment naïve symptomatic PAH patients and those pre-treated with ERAs or non-iv prostanoid monotherapy.
About Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a severe, progressive and life-threatening disorder in which the pressure in the pulmonary arteries is significantly increased due to vasoconstriction and which can lead to heart failure and death. Patients with PH develop a markedly decreased exercise tolerance and reduced quality of life. The most common symptoms of PH include shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness and fainting, all of which are worsened by exertion. As the symptoms of PH are non-specific, diagnosis can be delayed by as much as two years. Early diagnosis is essential as a delay in treatment initiation can have a negative impact on survival. Continuous treatment monitoring is then vital to ensure that patients are receiving optimal care for their particular type and stage of disease.
According to the clinical classification of PH (Dana Point), there are five different types of PH based on underlying causes which are: pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), pulmonary hypertension owing to left heart disease (e.g. PH-LVD), pulmonary hypertension owing to lung disease and/or hypoxemia (e.g. PH-COPD or PH-ILD), chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and pulmonary hypertension with unclear multifactorial mechanisms. Currently available pharmacological treatments are only approved to treat one of the five types of PH, pulmonary arterial hypertension. As a result there is a strong need for more research to improve understanding of how all five types of PH can be treated effectively.
About Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
PAH is a rare but life-threatening disease in which the pressure in the pulmonary arteries is above normal. PAH is characterized by morphological changes to the endothelium of the arteries of the lungs causing remodelling of the tissue, vasoconstriction and thrombosis-in-situ. As a result of these changes, the blood vessels in the lungs are narrowed making it difficult for the heart to pump blood through to the lungs. PAH affects an estimated 52 people per million globally. It is more prevalent in younger women than men. In most cases PAH has no known cause and, in some cases, it can be inherited.
Despite the availability of several approved therapies, the prognosis for patients with PAH remains poor.
About Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH)
CTEPH is a rare but life-threatening disease in which it is believed that thromboembolic occlusion (blood clots) of pulmonary vessels gradually lead to an increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries, resulting in an overload of the right heart. CTEPH may evolve after prior episodes of acute pulmonary embolism, but the pathogenesis is not yet completely understood. The standard treatment for CTEPH is pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA), a surgical procedure in which the blood vessels of the lungs are cleared of clot and scar material. However, a considerable number of patients with CTEPH are not operable and in some patients the disease persists or reoccurs after PEA. Currently, there are no approved pharmacological treatments available for CTEPH.
About Riociguat
Riociguat (BAY 63-2521) is an oral agent being investigated as a new approach to treating different types of pulmonary hypertension. Riociguat is the first member of a novel class of compounds, the stimulators of soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC). sGC is an enzyme found in the cardiopulmonary system. When nitric oxide (NO) binds to sGC, the enzyme catalyzes synthesis of the signaling molecule cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). cGMP plays an important role in regulating vascular tone, proliferation, fibrosis, and inflammation.
Pulmonary hypertension is associated with endothelial dysfunction, impaired synthesis of NO and thus insufficient stimulation of the NO-sGC-cGMP pathway. Riociguat is believed to have a dual mode of action: sensitizing sGC to endogenous NO and also directly stimulating sGC independent of NO.
About Bayer HealthCare
The Bayer Group is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, agriculture and high-tech materials. Bayer HealthCare, a subgroup of Bayer AG with annual sales of EUR 17.2 billion (2011), is one of the world's leading, innovative companies in the healthcare and medical products industry and is based in Leverkusen, Germany. The company combines the global activities of the Animal Health, Consumer Care, Medical Care and Pharmaceuticals divisions. Bayer HealthCare's aim is to discover, develop, manufacture and market products that will improve human and animal health worldwide. Bayer HealthCare has a global workforce of 55,700 employees (Dec 31, 2011) and is represented in more than 100 countries. More information at www.healthcare.bayer.com.
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An inexpensive baby shower gift doesn't have to look like it comes from the dollar store, even if it does. With just a little thought and the right presentation your cheaper gift can be just as well received as the more expensive ones.
Often the cheaper things are the ones that are needed and used the most, for example:
You can actually find free baby products and put them together in a gift basket if you're willing to put in the time searching for them online.
If you really can't afford to give a physical gift, even an inexpensive baby shower gift, but want to give something, then how about offering some of your time? New parents really don't get much spare time at all, and it's really nice to not have to make dinner or wash dishes for once.
You could offer to babysit for a couple of hours, cook a meal, clean a room or two, go shopping or do any number of things as a gift. I know I sure would have appreciated some time to simply take a nap and catch up on some well needed rest.
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Major investigation into sexual exploitation of young people in care
Police have begun a major investigation into the sexual exploitation of children and young people who have gone missing from care in Northern Ireland.
The health minister has said the abuse was on a scale not seen before in NI and compared it to recent high-profile court cases in Rochdale and Oxford.
The police have identified a group of 22 young people "who may be at risk".
It follows a PSNI review of cases where young people have gone missing from the care system over the last 18 months.
'Increasingly concerned'
It is claimed that vulnerable young people were taken to parties organised by groups of men.
They were plied with alcohol and given gifts before being assaulted.
The abuse is thought to have taken place outside care homes.
The police would not reveal details of individual cases, but in a statement, they said officers had become "increasingly concerned about the issue of child sexual exploitation following an internal review.
"As part of this review, we have identified a group of 22 young people who may be at risk from child sexual exploitation and are seeking to identify those who may have committed crimes against them."
Pam Hunter of the charity Nexus, which offers counselling to victims of abuse, said: "It's a shocking news story.
"The whole thing about this crime is that people groom you and entice you with gifts and money and you think you're walking into this voluntarily, but it is a crime.
"Hopefully the police are working hard to catch these criminals, because it needs to be stopped and stopped now."
BBC NI reporter Chris Page said officers believed that although the case was complex there was enough evidence to go ahead and launch an investigation.
It is believed social services staff are working with the police on the investigation, and the children's charity Barnardo's will support them.
The police have said they want to raise awareness of the issue to identify any young person who may be at risk, and ensure they are protected.
Stormont meeting
They have asked for victims of child exploitation or anyone who has concerns about a young person at risk to come forward.
The abuse investigation is due to be discussed at Stormont on Monday, in a joint meeting of the assembly's health and justice committees.
Health Minister Edwin Poots and Justice Minister David Ford are due to attend the meeting which was called by the justice committee chairman, Paul Givan.
Mr Poots said his staff would do all they could to deal with these allegations.
Mr Givan described the reports of child sexual exploitation as "gravely disturbing".
"The horrors of these crimes leave us only to pray for the victims and work towards ensuring the perpetrators are brought to justice.
"The public will be deeply concerned at this development and need to hear from the relevant authorities as to what has happened," the DUP MLA added.
Mr Givan said the meeting would provide "an opportunity to probe what actions are being taken to investigate and bring to justice those responsible".


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In the San Francisco North Bay (Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties), the 4-H Youth Development Staff offer relevant expertise for out-of-school time, afterschool, and informal learning opportunities.
We can help you (youth development educators) with the following outreach methods:
- Become a 4-H Program Site
On-going cooperative partnership between your facility and the UCCEs 4-H Youth Development Program. Programs may include a 4-H Club, a 4-H school enrichment program, or 4-H afterschool education program. Costs vary based on program model (from $0 to $46 per youth).
- Participate in Professional Development
Experts conduct hands-on training on either a specific curriculum and/or youth development/pedagogy. Participants develop the skills necessary to successfully implement a curriculum or more effectively work with their clientele. No costs for the 2017-1018 program/school year as workshops are currently subsidized by UCCE.
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Consult with experts in evaluation methodology to identify learning/development outcomes, appropriate instruments, and analysis techniques to successfully evaluate your youth development programming. No costs for the 2017-1018 program/school year as technical assistance is currently subsidized by UCCE.
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Does thyroid gland examination by palpation alter serum hormone levels?
Sema Zer Toros, MD 1 *, Leyla Ozel, MD 2, Mehmet Murat Yekrek, MD 3, Ahmet Burak Toros, MD 4, Bars Naiboglu, MD 1, Melih Kara, MD 2, Erdal Erdodu, MD 2, Erol Egeli, MD 1, zzet Titiz, MD 2
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey
2Department of General Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey
3Department of Biochemistry, Haydarpaa Numune Educational and Research Hospital; Istanbul, Turkey
4Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul Educational and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Thyroid • thyroid hormones • palpation • Level of Evidence: 2c
The goal of this study was to investigate the effects of routine thyroid gland palpation on serum thyroid hormone levels.
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Prospective study at Haydarpaa Numune Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
This study was carried out in two groups with a total of 50 consecutive adults. Group I consisted of 20 patients (12 female and 8 male, aged 20-48 years) with a diagnosis of nodular thyroid disease confirmed by ultrasound imaging techniques. The second group consisted of 30 otherwise healthy subjects (17 female and 13 male, aged 18-50 years) referred for neck and thyroid ultrasound and with no thyroid pathology detected. Thyroid gland palpations were performed by the same physician. Blood samples were obtained before and 2 hours after thyroid gland palpation. Serum total T3 (TT3), total T4 (TT4), free T3 (FT3), free T4 (FT4), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), and thyroglobulin (TG) measurements were made.
We found that routine palpation in the first group caused a significant increase in serum TT3 (P < .05), FT3 (P < .01), FT4 (P < .05), and TG (P < .05) levels. In the second group, TT3 (P < .01), FT3 (P < .05), FT4 (P < .05), and TG (P < .05) levels also increased significantly after palpation. Differences in TSH and TT4 levels were not significant in any of the groups (P > .05).
Preliminary data proposing a possible effect of routine thyroid gland palpation on serum thyroid hormone levels suggest that serum thyroid hormone measurements should be performed before any manipulation of the gland, including palpation, to avoid misdiagnosis. Laryngoscope, 2010


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Bora Yıldırım Discloses The Black Tulip Turkish Coffee Set
Bora Yıldırım, the architect of the displayed project Bora Yıldırım's Black Tulip Turkish Coffee Set spells out, The traditionally cylindrical-shaped Turkish coffee cup is redesigned to have a cubic shape. Instead of protruding, the cup handles are integrated into the cubic form of the cup. A square-shaped saucer with a cavity to hold the cup and prevent it from slipping complements the overall design. One corner of the saucer is curved up slightly to simplify picking it up. Downward curvature of the tray corner when the saucer is placed on the tray creates a visual impression of a tulip. The tray also has cavities on which saucers are placed, which help with carrying and serving..
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Today we focus on the projects of Permaculture Specialist Rico Zook. His more than two decades of experience spans permaculture designs to promote enhanced living conditions through the fruitful collaboration of people and nature. He works with communities, large and small, including NGOs to find solutions to restoring and preserving natural ecosystems for better food productions and land restoration. With these partnerships, they implement community building and development through permaculture workshops, and apply permaculture principles in demonstration sites. Click here for his complete bio.
Harmony Farm – Beng Melea, Cambodia
In 2009, Mr. Zook taught a permaculture design class sponsored at Singing Tree Café in Siem Rep in which a local farm/orphanage in Beng Mealea called Harmony Farm participated. After the workshop, the farm implemented many of the permaculture concepts to help improve operations at the farm – through better planting and infrastructure designs.
Permaculture in Cambodia with Rico Zook from AstralJester on Vimeo.
Harmony Farm is a local Khmer run NGO in Beng Mealea that provides housing, care and education for 18 orphans and participates in local community building. The farm is composed of:
- a children's centre (orphanage)
- learning centre (where classes/ recreational activities are held for local rural and village kids)
- general garden/farm area for organic food production and permaculture designed infrastructure.
The NGO is funded through donations, grants and fees charged for program participation.
The farm aims for sustainable living not only for itself but for the local community, through nurturing disadvantaged children's development and using permaculture as a tool for self sufficiency.
Little by little, Harmony farm has achieved its goals with partnerships and volunteers, as well as the cooperation of everybody on the farm. Completed projects include:
- Compost Toilet Construction
- Village House and Classroom Construction
- Village Office Construction
- Fence
- Pond and Road Construction
- Land Purchase
- Solar Facility for Village Location
- Daily Breakfast Program for Local Village Children
- Chicken Yard with Chicks
Future Plans
- House for Children and Staff at Harmony Farm (Budget: $21,900)
- School for Children at Harmony Farm
- Environment and Conservation Program
- Biodigester and Pig Yard
Harmony Farm Needs You
The farm is always open to volunteers, donations and grants.
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Dutchess CupRhinebeck Crew fared well at the recent Dutchess Cup on the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, with our Varsity Boys 4 boat coming in FIRST PLACE! Additionally our Lightweight Girls 4 boat came in second place and our Junior Girls 4 boat came in third place in their respective races. View Full Results Thanks to everyone who pitched in during this midweek race!
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The No. 5 Youngstown State football team turned in an impressive team effort in a 19-7 win over No. 4 South Dakota State on Saturday evening at Stambaugh Stadium.
The Penguins, who extend their home winning streak to 11 games, improve to 3-1 overall and 1-0 in Missouri Valley Football Conference play while the Jackrabbits fall to 3-1 overall and 0-1 in the MVFC.
Youngstown State dominated the time of possession, 45:14-14:46, and outgained the Jackrabbits, 448-222. The Penguins defense allowed just 65 yards on the ground and came up with two big turnovers in the first and fourth quarters. Armand Dellovade had four tackles, including a safety, and an interception in the fourth quarter.
Junior running back Tevin McCaster ran for 183 yards on 35 carries with a touchdown while Nathan Mays rushed for 65 yards with a touchdown. Mays also passed for 113 yards on 14-of-19 passing.
YSU converted on 10-of-16 third downs and was 2-for-2 on fourth-down conversions. The Penguins also ran 49 more plays than the Jackrabbits, 86-37.
On the game's opening possession, SDSU drove to the YSU five but Jalyn Powell forced a fumble and Kyle Hegedus recovered at the SDSU six.
The Penguins answered with an impressive 94-yard drive in 16 plays capped by a Mays four-yard touchdown run on fourth-and-goal. Mays and Hunter Wells combined for 52 yards passing on 5-of-6 passing attempts during the drive.
SDSU tied the game at 7-7 when Taryn Christion connected with Jake Wieneke on a 10-yard touchdown pass with 14:15 left in the second quarter.
On YSU's second possession of the game, McCaster carried seven times for 60 yards and gave YSU a 14-7 lead with one-yard leap into the endzone at the 10:02 mark of the second quarter. On the drive he had rushes of nine, 10, 12, 13, nine, six and one.
The Penguins outgained the Jackrabbits 252-182 in the first half and allowed just 51 yards on the ground. YSU ran 17 more plays than SDSU and had 16 first downs compared to just eight for the Jackrabbits.
The Penguins looked to extend their lead to two touchdowns, but on second and seven at the SDSU 7, Mays was picked off by Lorenzo Williams at the SDSU one yard line. On the next play, Dellovade stuffed Mike Daniel in the endzone for a safety to put YSU up 16-7 with 4:32 left in the third quarter.
Zak Kennedy booted a 24-yard field goal to extend the YSU lead to 19-7 with 10:21 left in the fourth quarter. The Penguins drive was 60 yards and took up more than nine minutes off the clock.
The Penguins head on the road for just the second time this season next Saturday, Oct. 7, when they visit South Dakota. Kickoff is slated for 3 p.m. EDT in Vermillion, S.D.


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Eighty students of the total 194 from Surat centre cleared the chartered accountants (CA) exam results of which were declared onFriday.
In the country, among 50 top rankers based on the total marks secured, six are from Surat centre. Bhavesh Gupta with 553 out of 800 marks stood eighth all over India, while Rajesh Malu with 519 marks got 22nd rank. Others among top 50 from Surat centre are Pinkesh Jain ((503), Nisha Agarwal (503), Chayan Agarwala (499) and Mamta Sekhani (494). Nine students from Surat secured highest marks in various subjects, too.
Results of common proficiency text (CPT) for admission to ICAI were also declared on Friday. Out of 1,796 students who appeared, 615 have been declared successful, according to results on the official website of the ICAI


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Drumlanrig Castle is a magnificent old baronial mansion with a fascinating interior, in expansive lovely parkland and gardens nestling in the hills of Nithsdale, long held by the Douglases then by the Scott Dukes of Buccleuch, located near Thornhill in Dumfries and Galloway.
Dumfriesshire: About 3 miles north and west of Thornhill, on minor roads west of A76, just west of River Nith, at Drumlanrig.
Private NX 851992 OS: 78 DG3 4AQ
OPEN: Castle open for guided tours May-Aug, daily 11.00 to last tour at 16.00; country park open 10.00-17.00 (also open in winter: check with castle). Shop. Cafe. Woodland walks. Weddings and
private events. Field sports.
Tel: 01848 331555 Web: www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk
Durrisdeer Parish Church (Queensberry Aisle), open daily.
Set in a prominent position in lovely parkland and wooded grounds, Drumlanrig (the 'pink palace') is a very impressive Scottish baronial mansion house, which dates from the 17th century. The remains of a 14th-century castle, including cellars, are incorporated into the building. The castle consists of four ranges around a courtyard, with higher rectangular towers at the corners and stair-towers within the courtyard. The towers have pepper-pot turrets.
'Drumlainrig Castell' is marked as a large building on Pont's map of Nithsdale in its own park.
In the middle of the 14th century the barony of Drumlanrig was held by the Earls of Mar. James Douglas, 2nd Earl of Douglas and Mar, died at the Battle of Otterburn in 1388, and the property passed to William Douglas, his son.
The original castle was built by the Douglases after 1357, and was sacked by the English in 1549. It was destroyed in 1575 because the family supported Mary, Queen of Scots, who had stayed here in 1563. It was restored or rebuilt as James VI stayed here in 1617, by when it was a courtyard design. Drumlanrig was occupied by a Cromwellian force in 1650.
The new castle was built between 1679 and 1691 by William Douglas, 3rd Earl of Queensberry, who was made Duke in 1684. The Duke, however, spent only one night in his splendid new mansion, decided he did not like it, and moved back to Sanquhar Castle, where he died in 1695. His son, James, 2nd Duke, transferred his seat to Drumlanrig, and Sanquhar was left to decay.
Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed at the castle in 1745 after his retreat from Derby, and his men sacked and damaged the building and slashed a painting of William of Orange.
Drumlanrig passed to the Scott Dukes of Buccleuch in 1810 after the death of William, 4th Duke of Queensberry, known as Old Q, whose portrait by Allan Ramsay hangs in the drawing room. The castle was restored in 1827, and service wings were added by William Burn. There is a fine collection of pictures, including paintings by Rembrandt and Holbein, as well as many other works of art.
The castle was used as Bellhurst Manor in the Outlander TV series.
The property is still owned by the Montagu-Douglas-Scott Dukes of Buccleuch and Queensberry, along with Branxholme, Bowhill and Dalkeith Palace, and who hold many titles including Marquess of Dumfriesshire, Earl of Drumlanrig, Buccleuch, Sanquhar and Dalkeith, and Viscount Nith, Torthorwald and Ross.
The Dukes of Queensberry have a mausoleum of 1708 at Durisdeer Parish Church [NS 893038], a large parish church which was designed by the architect James Smith and replaced an older building. The Queensberry Aisle has a baroque mural and carving in white marble, depicting cherubs, flowers, skulls, garlands of flowers and much else by the effigy of James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry. There are many old memorials in the graveyward dating from the 17th century onwards.
The castle is set in a beautiful spot surrounded by hills with expansive landscaped grounds and fine gardens.
Three ghosts are said to haunt the castle. One is reputed to be the spirit of Lady Anne Douglas, seen with her head under her arm, another that of a young woman in a flowing dress, and the third of a monkey or other creature.
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I'm starting this blog to share pictures of my recent sewing creations. Thanks to my Hello Kitty sewing machine, I've now constructed one wearable dress (from a pattern), a few skirts (modeled after other skirts I own), and some fierce pillows.
After reading online that an 8-year-old should be able to use this machine, I figured it would also work for me. After all, I never had the privilege of partkaing in high school home ec. class. After several very frustrating sessions untying knots in front of my minty machine, I've now mastered the basics of spooling, threading, and stitching.
I've decided that if Tim Gunn saw my creations, he'd call them "home sewn." (Lindsay, I'm concerned.) But I think my first few projects have turned out pretty well. And I've spent very little on the fabric, with each project costing about $3!


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A resistivity log is a data gathering system used to judge the electrical potential in rocks. Since different types of rocks have different electrical conductivity, resistivity logs can give information about the various compositions of rock formations buried beneath the surface. These logs are often used by the oil industry to find natural oil reservoirs by a process called formation evaluation.
Resistivity is expressed in Ohms or Ohms/meter. It is frequently expressed in a logarithmic scale because each area studied usually has a range of resistivity. Also, the amount of current registered is dependent on the area that is being studied. Larger areas will have less dense currents, so to determine the ohms/meter measurement, the density of the recorded current is divided by the area being tested. Since electrical current cannot penetrate far into the ground, boreholes are drilled to aid in the study of formations farther below the surface.
Two different types of equipment used to obtain resistivity logs are laterologs and induction coils. Laterologs rely on information obtained by electrodes, which send electric current into the rock, placed in various positions along the borehole. Induction coils rely on magnetic fields produced by the coils and are less frequently used in formation evaluation.
Several factors contribute to the electrical conductivity of rocks. Porousness and salinity increase the electrical conductivity. Conversely, nonporous rock and areas made up of mostly clay decreases it. Oil and gas have high resistivity and may read 50-500 ohms on the resistivity log, whereas water will only have a reading of 1-10 ohms. The logs themselves look much like seismograph or lie detector readings — a series of wiggly lines on a length of paper.
In oil drilling, a petroleum geologist studies the resistivity and other logs to see whether it is likely that the amount of oil found near new wells is worth further drilling. Once a borehole is drilled, a petroleum geologists will be called to analyze the amount of oil present nearby. These geologists look at more than just the resistivity log, however, since nonporous rocks and salt water both have a high resistivity but no oil. Other logs, such as gamma ray and porosity logs, are also examined during the process.
Resistivity is also used in scientific studies to discover more about the Earth's geology. In lithostratigraphy, the study of the strata of the Earth, scientists use resistivity to gain information about the Earth's layers. By studying the make up of rocks created over millennia, scientist can reach conclusions about Earth's history and evolution.
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Any conversation about language is a can of worms. So I want to be very clear that this piece is about nothing more than why I don't use the word "bitch," and why I suggest other men don't either. I'm not trying to outlaw the word. I'm not saying you're history's greatest monster if you use it. I'm not saying that this is the biggest threat to humanity ever.
I just don't like the word. Not as a gender-based slur, not as an all-purpose insult, not as a synonym for "complain," not as a synonym for "a particularly difficult task," not even when using it correctly in the dictionary sense (just say "female dog," assuming you find yourself in the bizarre situation of having to identify a dog solely by its sex). Not in any context.
And I think there are many reasons why we—as artists, as writers, as social media users, and as men—should stop using it.
It's Offensive
Maybe you disagree. Maybe one of your female-identified friends doesn't think it's offensive. Maybe you think "it's just a word, dude," and that we should all just "get over ourselves." But the fact remains: millions of people find the word offensive, regardless of how it's used. They might think it dehumanizes women, or taps into a long, painful history of systemic gender oppression, or simply conflates "female" with "bad."
And the thing about offensiveness is you don't get to decide who gets to be offended by something. There's no scientific formula—if millions upon millions of people find the word offensive, then it just is. You're free to use the word anyway, but you're not free to say that they're wrong.
It's Incredibly Easy to Not Use It
I'm a rapper. I don't want to reinforce stereotypes, but rappers tend to use the b-word a lot. I know I have. But I haven't in years. At some point in my development, I made a conscious choice to just stop using it—and guess what? My teeth didn't fall out. I don't stay up all night reminiscing about the good old days when I used to call everyone "bitches." I can still express myself. I can still be mean to people or say edgy and offensive things—I just do it without using that word. Whether or not you're a rapper too, there's always a more interesting way to say what you want to say.
It's a Distraction
To use another artist example: when you're performing on stage and that word comes out of your mouth, a significant fraction of the audience is going to stop listening, even if just for a moment, and think about why you chose to use that word and what it says about you. Whether or not they're offended by it—it takes them out of the moment. Even if you're not a performer or public personality, the word still has this chilling effect. It kills conversations. It raises eyebrows. And it's so easy to avoid.
It's Not Cool
In the social media age, we're in touch with thousands of people, and we tend to make our judgments about one another pretty quickly and decisively. So when I hear a guy say "stop being a bitch" or "look at these bitches," I basically just decide to not take anything he has to say seriously. That word is starting to resemble the slur f****t in this sense: it's a word that instantly brands you as ignorant and immature.
Because Language Matters
Language impacts thought; thought impacts action; actions become habits; habits turn into culture, into society, into laws. I used the term "boycott" here intentionally. With this kind of thing, it's not really about "trying to do a better job." It's about quitting something, cold turkey. I did it, but the reason I don't demand any feminist ally cookies for doing it is because it was so simple it hardly even qualified as "doing" anything. This is an easy battle. But if we, as men, refuse to engage at even this basic level, how can we be trusted to stand up for justice in any context? Let's do better.


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This tournament is a prime example of what happens and how it hurts me. I had a solid pattern going into the first day. I fished my docks with a jig and a Venom Salty Sling for a total of 16 pounds, 2 ounces. Friday looked good when I went to bed Thursday night. A limit looked like a sure thing. If I could push my weight up just a little bit I'd be in good shape to make the cut and fish on Friday. It didn't happen. I wasn't even close. My fish just didn't hold up.
The frustrating thing about that was the three keepers I did catch were the right size. They weighed over 11 pounds. If I had caught five of them I'd have been in much better shape. Six or 7 pounds would have put me well within the first cut weight. Even more frustrating was the fact that I didn't fish them out, or stayed too long in one place, or didn't try to manage my fish. The mistake I made was counting on them to replenish. They didn't do it. That's probably because my docks were the last staging spot before they went on the beds. I figured they'd be moving all day, every day from the docks to their final spawning destinations, and then other bass would take their place. That didn't happen. The weather had a lot to do with that. It warmed up nicely during the day but the nights were cold.
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The threshold was to require 100,000 signatures and no less than 14 petitions have been debated in Parliament this year. While they may prove to be a good way to raise the profile of an issue, none so far have led to any specific action or changes in the law. But again none had reached to the record of more than half a million signatories wanting the xenophobic US presidential hopeful Donald Trump to be excluded from the UK. Such was the outrage of his provocation in calling for all Muslims to be denied entry to the US.
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Save on Kids' Clothes (and make them last) with KidVantage!
This program costs nothing and yet saves you so much. When I do purchase brand-new clothes, I buy them on clearance (By the way, March is great for winter clearance; August-early September is when you'll find the best prices for summer stuff). At check-out, the cashier asks if I want to put these on KidVantage. I have no clue why anyone wouldn't. As I already said, it's free. The cashier just enters your phone number and registers your purchases in their computer. No credit card, no loyalty card, no oath to buy from Sears 'til-death-do-you-part, nothing.
Here's where the beauty of the program comes in: if the item wears out while your child is still in that size, Sears will replace it with a similar item--for free. Some examples for you: I bought my baby a clearanced overall set one fall. He wore it the next fall, but it ripped near the diaper snaps. I took it in and walked out with a brand new, full-price overall set, thanks to KidVantage. Another son wore out the knee in his camo-pants. Sure enough, KidVantage replaced them with a similar pair. I also had a coat replaced, which seemed to be mis-sized, as well as a few other pairs of pants.
KidVantage is great for parents of boys (girls, too, I'm sure), since they can be so hard on their clothes. Knees wear out quickly. Isn't it great to know you don't have to buy a new pair of pants? It's even better when you save money by buying the first pair on clearance (you can replace it with a similar pair in the same brand, even if it's not on clearance.). I believe the program is for items that wear out only; stained items would probably not fall under the guarantee. Sears will replace Levi's jeans under KidVantage, but only if you have the receipt. You do not need the receipt for other items.
Here is an article I found that offers more information.
I could not find this on the Sears' website but found it on another website that had quoted the Sears' site in 2008:
The KidVantage® Club offers the Wear Out Warranty. When your baby grows up and your kids clothing or kids shoes wear out before they are out grown, Sears will replace them for free.
By buying clothes on clearance and using KidVantage, I can outfit my kids in new clothes and pay less than I would if I bought more worn items at the thrift store. (I just paid $1.19 for a new long-sleeved 3T shirt for my son). KidVantage definitely works for me!
5 comments:
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Wow, I have never heard about this. But I don't usually shop at Sears, either. Now that I know they have lay-away and KidVantage, I'll DEFINITELY check it out. THANK YOU so much for posting this great info!ReplyDelete
I have heard about this program several times, but I haven't ever gone to check it out. Definitely need to! Thank you for sharing!ReplyDelete
Have a great day!
I LOVE the KidVantage program. If you buy Levi's you have to save the receipt but otherwise you can just bring in the worn out items. Easy, and Sears clearance prices are often cheaper than brand new prices at WMart or standard prices at GoodWill!ReplyDelete
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I have never heard of this program--thanks for sharing!