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Those other two pictures are from my last year of high school. This one was taken this week in my academic advisor's office at Ohio State.
Those other two pictures are from my last year of high school. This one was taken this week in my academic advisor's office at Ohio State.
Back and more bearded than ever before
Here's one of me and the wife.
Here's my most recent pic taken just this morning, I don't exactly look my best just now, the swelling will go down in a few days the doctor said...........
Impressive, Jargo. Most impressive.
All you have to do now is figure out a way to top a good looking black man turning into an ugly white woman. (Which is what Jacko looks like now)
Wow, that pic Jargo!
Good Golly Miss Molly!
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GIGANTA: A robot that automatically produces fun!
I'm using a trial of the latest photoshop software right now and the tools are pretty cool. I was playing around and ended up looking like that which was just horrific. I turned my partner into the wicked witch of the west which actually was an improvement no I'm lying, seriously I am. I thought maybe we could see who can make themselves look the worst based on their previous pics where we get to see them looking their best and then post a new deformed pic where you try to make yourself into a z list celebrity lookalike. If I hadn't done jacko I was going to go for the Peter Lorre look. I like paint shop pro for doing stuff with pics but photoshop sure has some cool toys. A blend of both programmes would be so sweet.
Jacko is seriously messed up right now facially. corrective surgery for corrective surgery and then more cosmetic surgery on top of that so his mouth no longer moves, his skull is mashed up at the cheeks and he probably has no internal nasal capabilities. That chin means his jaw has been busted wide open and reset, probably had a chunk of bone removed. All those implants to build up those cheeks and his chin, A totally fake nose made of cartilidge with no bone. Mashed up for the sake of not wanting to look like his dad and wanting to look like Peter Pan. I never saw Peter Pan with five o-clock shadow and tattooed eyeliner. Peter Pan never bleached his skin. Pete Pan had the ability to smile. Jacko is falling apart because he went too far. He should be photographed with a macro lens so people can see how ridiculous it is to mess with nature. Plastic and cosmetic surgery for the sake of vanity are not going to make you look good just like an arse and so so fake.
Did you see the most recent pic of him from his court appearance yesterday??? I'm sure it should be circulating worldwide.
You should put a wig on that picture and then you'd have it right on the money. hehe
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Yeah, a wig would work better I guess. I tried to find a pic I could use but got bored searching. maybe I'll redo it later. Incidentally, the pic I used for my current avatar is the basis for this Jacko homage. It's freaky what a little tweak here and there can do to you. Maybe I could do a whole series of 'celebrity self portraits'. Jargo does.....Hollywood or something. Rather than simply paste my face onto a movie star I'll make myself that movie star. maybe that's not such a good idea. I highly doubt I could turn myself into someone like brad pitt but I suppose it would be a laff to try. I reckon other people should have a go too.
Jargo, this is for you
This was the picture I was speaking of ealier.
Have fun with photoshop
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The pic looks a little sandy, but that is because I had to take a pic of the pic.
"hopped up on Jar Jar Binks"


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The ReviewThe harrods.com Guide to a Stylish October
the party issue
contentsOctober 2012
October Top 5 the interview Womenswear News Accessories News Menswear News Shoot Cover Woman in white The Crystal Gaze That's Rich Marry the Notte Party glow Cocktail hour Golden girl Beauty news The Ultimate Coming Soon
Editor's Letter
We're ready to party,
at The Review HQ. And we're not talking soggy sandwiches and paper party hats, oh no. Our party season will be gilded with old world glamour (see our stunning shoot shot in London's Rivoli Ballrooms). Get ready to steal the spotlight.
Harriet Hawksworth, Editor
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theJenny Packham interviewHer wedding dresses are the stuff of fairy tales, and with celebrity fans including Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon and Florence Welch, she's one of Hollywood's favourite designers. With the brand's 25th anniversary fast approaching, Harriet Hawksworth caught up with the Queen of Gowns to talk premieres, parties and luxury sleeping bags.
Jenny Packham will soon be celebrating 25 years in business, what motivated you to launch your own brand?
We were fresh out of Central St Martins and were determined to create something without compromise.
What are the highs and lows of having your name above the door?
I love to roll with the punches and Matthew (Jenny's partner and CEO of the company) loves a crisis so although we have had our moments, it's how you perceive them that counts.
Your label is known for being the epitome of megawatt decadence, do you apply this approach to your own wardrobe?
I've just splashed out on a luxury sleeping bag for a trek up the Himalayas- does that count?
This is my time. However I wouldn't say no to a studio on the Kings Road when the 1960s were in full swing.
Some of the world's most beautiful and glamorous women wear your designs, who would you love to dress that you haven't already?
Juliette Binoche. She's the epitome of grown-up glamour.
When have you been most excited to see a celebrity in one of your designs?
It is always exciting to see something you have created on the red carpet. I collaborated with Kate Winslet to create the dress she wore to the Titanic 3D premiere at the Royal Albert Hall. I am such a fan of Kate so it was thrilling to work with her.
If you were to give one piece of advice for mastering the red carpet, what would it be?
Choose a dress that compliments your look and character. If you feel comfortable and can move with confidence, you will shine.
How do you prepare for a big event? What are your failsafe tips for looking a million dollars on the night?
Keep your make-up and hair natural and light. I love the combination of high glamour dressing with very relaxed and natural styling.
Your SS13 show was based on the glamorous groupies of the 1960s Rat Pack. If you were to formulate a modern day equivalent, whom would it include?
Alas, a modern day rat pack wouldn't last more than a night before their wild ways were front page news! But Christina Hendricks would make a great rat pack mascot and Dita Von Teese could definitely outrun the pack!
When you are designing are there any particular references that you always return to?
I repeatedly return to the 1930s for inspiration. It was an era of divine decadence which never loses its allure. The images of the big screen stars of this era, in particular German actress Marlene Dietrich, have a magical radiance.
If you could go back and live/work in any era, which would you choose?
This is my time. However I wouldn't say no to a studio on the Kings Road when the 1960s were in full swing.
Gossip Girl recently dedicated an episode to a Jenny Packham catwalk show, with the main characters modelling your designs. Who do you think is the best-dressed character?
I'm a huge fan of Gossip Girl, and the episode with the Jenny Packham show was fantastic. I thought the girls looked beautiful and the styling, directed by Eric Daman, was and is always great. You can't ask me to choose between Serena and Blair…!
Womenswear News
From underwear to outerwear: party fashion covered
On the outer
Picture the Hollywood scene: man gives a gown-clad woman his coat to protect her from the chilly night air. Romantic? Obviously. Stylish? No. In fact, a chic cover-up can make or break your evening look. This season look to cropped jackets, luxe fabrics and spotlight-worthy embellishments for your outerwear fix. If tailoring doesnt appeal we are completely in love with St John's animal-friendly, faux fur stole for true (ethical) old-world glamour.Shop St. John
Raoul the world
As party season approaches, fashion's fascination with all things 1920s shows no sign of abating. But if heavy embellishment and flapper fringing are your black tie nightmare, Raoul's AW12 collection (exclusive to Harrods) will be like jazz music to your ears. It's all about refined shapes and effortlessly balanced proportions. And not a drop waist in sight.Shop Raoul
Keeping it green
Imagine if the British Fashion Council and the British Film Institute teamed eight designers with eight classic films to inspire a collection of bespoke creations? Thanks to The Green Carpet Challenge co-founders, Livia Firth and Lucy Siegle, there's no need to imagine. Aptly named, 'Green Cut', this initiative will see designers following sustainable criteria to create their pieces, on show in Luxury Collections on Harrods' First Floor from October 22nd to November 5th.More Information
Spanx a lot
Forget the dreaded VPL or wearing your grandma's girdle because Spanx have created a range of figure forgiving undergarments that are definitely cool enough to come to the party. Designed to conceal the bits you loathe and enhance the bits you love, they're a favourite of the Hollywood A-list (Carrie Bradshaw's library stairs knicker-flash, anyone?).Shop spanx
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Accessories News
The rocks, shoes and bags we'll be sporting this party season
CHLOé'S CATWALK CANDY
At Chloé's AW12 catwalk show it wasn't just Clare Waight Keller's cute checks that got our hearts racing, we also experienced serious bag envy for the delightful blush 'n' black beauty swinging from the models' arms. Step forward the Alice bag- big enough to carry our party shoes and chic enough to work with an LBD.Shop Chloé
Whether you like dancing or not, a dancing shoe is a fine thing. Dainty tango-inspired T-bars and strappy salsa sandals have ushered in a new mood - see Rupert Sanderson's Aubade and Alisa styles (above). Forget clunky platforms, we want to be high in heel, but light on our feet come party season.SHOP rupert sanderson
Yellow Diamonds In The Sky
Monica Vinader has done a smart thing and taken a leaf out of Rihanna's songbook. But unlike the Barbadian bombshell, Vinader's Yellow Diamonds collection is a thing of, ahem, subtle beauty. A nugget of intense golden sparkle at the wrist, or twinkle on the finger, adds je ne sais quoi to any eveningwear ensemble.Shop Monica Vinader
Cuff Love
Better known as a souped-up bracelet, we predict big things for the cuff this season. Nothing lends edge to a cocktail dress quite like a chunk of weighty sparkle in the form of London brand BexRox's just-landed Alabama Cuff. Yves Saint Laurent's Agate Chyc Cuff is also vying for top spot on our Christmas list.Shop jewellery
Menswear News
Cut a dash and make a splash on the party circuit
Once the preserve of only the most dapper of dandies, velvet is back in a big way and set to be everywhere with designers falling over themselves to use it in their lines. Walk in wearing Giorgio Armani's Harvard Velvet Jacket, all double-breasted fit and shawl collar, and you will be sure to cut a dash through any function, not unlike man of the moment, Ryan Gosling.Shop Black Tie
With the new Bond film Skyfall out this month and those end-of-year parties getting closer by the day, gone are the jaunty shades of seasons past, now is the time to go back to black. Team an Armani Collezioni or Lanvin tux with a black velvet bow tie and you will leave even the infallible James Bond himself, shaken and stirred.Shop Armani collezioni
Move over shoes, there's a new barometer of man-dom on the scene: the collar detail. Rock a shawl collar, satin collar, or peak lapels and just wait for the subtle glances and unconscious nods of approval. Lanvin's Grosgrain Collar shirt, or Attitude tux (complete with silky lapels) gets our vote.Shop Lanvin
Fanny wears: Dress, Monique Lhuillier;
Shoes, Gina; Ring, Alexis Bittar
Jordan wears: Blazer, Paul Smith London;
Bow-Tie by Lanvin; Black trousers, Boss by Hugo Boss;
Shirt, Giorgio Armani
Dress, Rachel Gilbert
Fanny wears:
Dress, Jenny Packham; Shoes, Gina;
Clutch, Alexander McQueen
Jordan wears:
Jacket, Etro; Shirt, Giorgio Armani;
Black trousers, Boss by Hugo Boss
Yellow silk cape gown, Alessandra Rich;
Shoes, Charlotte Olympia;
Dress, Notte by Marchesa;
Shoes, Rupert Sanderson;
Clutch, Judith Leiber;
Ring, Marc by Marc Jacobs
Dress, Jenny Packham
Fanny wears: Dress, Temperley London;
Shoes, Charlotte Olympia; Ring, Swarovski;
Clutch, Alexander McQueen
Jordan wears: Shirt, Vivienne Westwood;
Trousers, Boss by Hugo Boss; Jacket, Paul & Joe
Dress, Donna Karan; Ring, Alexis Bittar;
Shoes, Valentino; Clutch, Diane von Furstenberg
Photographer, Chloe Mallet
Fashion Editor, Ursula Lake
Make Up Artist, Ruth Warrior
Hair Stylist, Peter Beckett
Models, Fanny Francois,
Jordan Perry
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Beauty News
A face to meet the faces that you meet
Put down the lip gloss ladies, matte's having a moment. This season, lipstick is veering away from shine in favour of a hydrating cream texture - the perfect answer to winter-chapped lips. Bobbi Brown's Creamy Matte Lip Color is one of the best, or for a catwalk-inspired pout, turn to Burberry Lip Velvet, the same product used on the models at the SS13 show.Shop Bobbi Brown
Make-up Maestro
If you went to the beauty doctor with dull sallow skin, she would probably prescribe Giorgio Armani foundation. No wonder we are so excited that Giorgio Armani cosmetics have finally launched on harrods.com; lacklustre complexion begone! We're already stockpiling his translucent sculpting cream Face Fabric, and hoping to recover with a luminous Giorgio Armani glow in time for party season.Shop Giorgio Armani
Lace face
Hands up if you've ever given someone a fright answering the door in a face mask? Fear not. Gone are the days of slapping messy clay upon your face before a night out; introducing the Givenchy Le Soir Noir Face Mask. Exclusive to Harrods, this distinctly haute couture lace mask comes readily infused with an anti-ageing rejuvenating formula for fresh firm skin. Now we're just hoping that someone knocks at our door mid-beauty ritual.SHOP GIVENCHY BEAUTY
scent of a woman
In between dressing Zooey Deschanel for the Emmys and creating haute couture bridal wear, Reem Acra has found time to create her first perfume. Exclusive to Harrods (launching 28th October), the fragrance evokes the cedar-wood forests of Lebanon with layers of amber and jasmine. Wear after dark with your finest frock for tried and tested red-carpet glamour.
The Ultimate EYE CATCHER
Let your ears do the talking
If you buy one thing to update last season's party wardrobe, make it killer earrings. We have just the pair, and it doesn't get much better than Erickson Beamon's Erdem clip-ons.
Only design as clever as this could conjure disco, futurism and 1950s lady in one fell swoop.
All you need now is an up-do to die for, perfect shoes, a cute clutch, flawless make-up, that dress and some appropriate arm candy. Start with these earrings and we promise everything else will fall into place.
Next Month
Holidays, travel and the finest overseas fashion: we're going International for our next issue- out Friday 23rd November

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BEHR Premium Plus Ultra Exterior Paint and Primer in One will change the way you paint and save you time. This exciting product, featuring NANOGUARD technology, provides an extra-protective shell that guards against damage from sunlight, moisture, stains and dirt. It's the perfect choice for all weather climates, even for application in temperature as low as 35°F (2°C). Ideal for painting properly prepared rusted metals, tannic woods and drastic color changes.
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Wow! I haven't posted in ages!
Wow! I haven't posted in ages!
I am firmly convinced that the Universe has gone completely to hell. I submit the following as proof:
[ dave0 enters Tim Hortons ]
Donut Jockey: Good morning, sir
dave0: Hi. I'll have a large double-double, and... hmmm...
[ looks at donut rack and sees two stale donuts]
dave0: ... what donuts do you have ready in the back?
Donut Jockey: Nothing you can have. Umm... I mean, none.
dave0: Huh? What? You mean you have donuts back there, but I can't buy one?
Donut Jockey:Um, well, yeah.
dave0: You mean, I'm here, a paying customer, and you won't sell me a donut, even though you have some ready?
Donut Jockey: Well, I'm not allowed to. Corporate policy... I can't sell those donuts until 3am.
dave0: That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard
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The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
- Robert Frost, Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening
Now back to the Perl code. Where did I put that coffee again?
I mean, after all; you have to consider we're only made out
of dust. That's admittedly not much to go on and we shouldn't
forget that. But even considering, I mean it's a sort of bad
beginning, we're not doing too bad. So I personally have faith
that even in this lousy situation we're faced with we can make
it. You get me?
-- Philip K. Dick, The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch
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Family: Phalacrocoracidae, Cormorants view all from this family
Description ADULT Has blackish plumage; sheen to feather centers on back and upper wings seen only at close range. Bill is dark and throat is yellowish buff. Acquires bluish throat and white streaks on side of neck in breeding season. JUVENILE Has brown plumage, palest on breast; note pale, yellowish throat. Darker, adult plumage is acquired over 3-year period.
Dimensions Length: 33-35" (84-89 cm)
Habitat Locally common on coast, both inshore and offshore.
Observation Tips Widespread on Pacific coast.
Range Western Canada, Northwest, Alaska, California
Voice Mostly silent.
Similar Species Pelagic Cormorant P. pelagicus (L 28-29 in) is slimmer-bodied, with relatively long neck and tail, and daintier bill. Note dark throat and angular head profile, pronounced in breeding adult, which has a tufted crown and crest. Breeding bird also has white rear flanks and dull red skin at base of bill and around eye; face is dark at other times. Juvenile is uniformly dark brown. Locally common on inshore rocky coasts; usually solitary.
Discussion Mainly dark seabird. Swims low in water, its slender neck raised high. Flies with head and neck outstretched. Gregarious at all times. Note rounded head outline. Sexes are similar.


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Why do system administrators exist? Well, this last Sysadmin Appreciation Day (July 26), I found out: Too keep stupid users from doing stupid stuff, even if they should be allowed to do it.
I set up a small PostNuke system at my work for a small project that will be headed by students (for Biology, Nursing, Medicine, Odontology, Psychology and Optometry careers). We decided that my boss (a psychologist) would be the administrator for the site, at least temporarily, together with me and with a strangely skilled psychologist who also runs another blog at my faculty. This is the first time I played with PostNuke, and while it is a GREAT piece of work... I found out some bits in it quite exasperating for newcomers.
One such newcomer is my boss. He started playing around with the administration interface, and had been pretty happy with the site.
Friday morning: "Gunnar, the blog's broken". Shit.
Fact is, once again, I'm a newcomer to PostNuke too. It took me several hours to fix it. I went back to the three-day-old backup of my database, and diff'ed it... Interesting reading, I learnt a lot while doing this. And what was it in the end? He moved the start page from 'News' to 'Permissions', without even noticing it. He says it must have been the scrollwheel of his mouse.
Of course, no wonder it failed over and over.
But anyway, I'd love to see people writing more robust code. Why did it take me so long to find out the problem? Because the program simply died, the error was not trapped. I just got a message explaining that a file (html/modules/NS-something/index.php) did not exist, and the program was trying to include it. Why not testing for existence before including something? Or why to display such an important configuration option for something that should never be done - even more in programs such as this one, made to be user-friendly, manageable by even inexpert people?


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Been playing PS2 for six days straight now. There is a spot on my thumb where the skin has been worn off, yeah.
Played Baldur's Gate for New Year's Eve.
Twisted Metal: Black is really cool.
Gran Turismo 3 rocks.
Finished Jak and Daxter.
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Cleveland Hall has since been renovated to house the Art Department and provides studio space for painting, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, photography and a small foundry for metal fabrication.
Built as a men's gymnasium. The building originally contained an auditorium named Sherwin Hall, Swasey gymnasium, a library, general meeting rooms and a swimming pool.


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Mount Horeb Soccer back at state
Mount Horeb, Wis. - The Mount Horeb girls soccer team is back at state for the second straight year.
It's the teams second overall trip. They will face Appleton Xavier Friday at 1pm in the WIAA division two state semi finals.
The Vikings lost in the title game in 2012 but they hope this year they can take home state gold.
"We want to be someone that when you see Mt. Horeb you see and think, 'oh ya they are a good team and we don't want to go up against them, ' and we want to be more than a team we want to be a big program that last awhile and we have a legacy," said Sophomore Lilly Iverson.
"The second year people are not thinking of us as the underdogs but 'oh they are building a program," . We have good players and good stats. It's difficult being with the big dogs but I really think we can do it this year," said Sophomore Jo Meassick.Mount Horeb Soccer back at state


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According to John Hopkins Medicine, almost 20 percent of people over the age of 12 suffer from some degree of hearing loss. However, statistics show only one out of five individuals who could benefit from the use of hearing aids actually pursue treatment.
With hearing loss being such a common and life-altering issue, it is important that individuals suffering seek treatment as soon as possible.
Treatment options vary greatly depending on a number of factors, including: severity of hearing loss, type of hearing loss and an individual's lifestyle; and should be evaluated and addressed by a hearing healthcare provider.
Once the hearing loss has been identified and properly diagnosed, the hearing professional might use a handful of treatment options to tackle the problem, including: hearing aids, surgical treatments or medications.
Why treat hearing loss?
According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition facing adults today. Despite being an incredibly debilitating issue, many individuals delay seeking treatment out of denial, fear or embarrassment.
Individuals who suspect they're suffering from hearing loss should seek treatment as soon as possible. Untreated hearing loss has been linked to a number of other health problems, both physical and psychological.
Untreated hearing loss also is linked to a variety of emotional problems, including anxiety and depression. Individuals with hearing loss often have difficulty following day-to-day conversations and may begin withdrawing from activities and other things they enjoy. Untreated hearing loss can lead to social isolation and the decrease in quality of life if allowed to manifest for an extended period of time.
In addition to the emotional and physical effects of hearing loss, a study by the Better Hearing Institute found households with an employed individual who has untreated hearing loss make up to $12,000 less annually.
There are a number of effective hearing loss treatments available today, including a variety of hearing aids to meet different individual needs.
Treatment for temporary hearing loss
Temporary hearing loss is generally caused by exposure to loud noises or music. Because temporary hearing loss usually wears off within a few hours, treatment options are minimal. Ear plugs are advised to help prevent noise-induced hearing loss and should be worn because prolonged exposure could result in permanent hearing loss.
Treatment for conductive hearing lossGenerally caused by a condition in the outer or middle inner ear, conductive hearing loss is usually temporary. Conductive hearing loss is often the result of ear wax build-up, fluid in the middle ear or a perforated eardrum. Because of the nature of conductive hearing loss, treatment options usually involve medication first to address the specific cause.
In the event medical treatment does not clear up the hearing loss, a hearing healthcare professional will investigate other options, such as hearing aids or cochlear implants.
Treatment for permanent hearing loss
Because permanent hearing loss isn't reversible, individuals suffering from it will usually need hearing aids.
Sensorineural hearing loss originates in the inner ear and/or auditory nerve and is generally caused by damage to the inner ear hair cells. Because these hair cells do not repair themselves and cannot be medically treated once damaged, sensorineural hearing loss is the most prevalent form of permanent hearing loss.
If a permanent hearing loss is suspected, individuals should seek treatment from a hearing healthcare provider who can help pursue other available options. In fact, studies show 95% of cases of sensorineural hearing loss can be improved using hearing aids or cochlear implants.
Treating hearing loss with hearing aids
The purpose of a hearing aid is to amplify or make a sound louder. While they do not restore hearing, they do improve hearing ability, allowing individuals to communicate more clearly and function better. Hearing aids can be worn behind the ear and in the ear depending on a person's degree of hearing loss and personal preference.
A person who suspects they might benefit from the use of hearing aids should seek assistance from a hearing care provider.
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Assistive listening devices
In the event a hearing aid doesn't address certain situations of an individual with hearing loss, sometimes assistive listening devices can be used to help bridge communication gaps.
Assistive listening devices can improve a hearing aid user's experience while watching television, listening to the radio or talking on a cell phone. While a hearing aid generally makes all sounds around a person louder, an assistive listening device can hone in on a particular signal.
Using cochlear implants to treat hearing loss
A cochlear implant is a tiny electronic device used to help individuals with severe or total hearing loss perceive sound. Essentially the implant bypasses the normal pathways of hearing in order to directly stimulate the auditory nerve. Cochlear implants differ from hearing aids because they do not make acoustic sounds louder, but rather deliver the acoustic signal as an electrical pulse.
Regardless of whether an individual utilizes hearing aids or cochlear implants, follow-up appointments should be scheduled with their hearing care professional to help the individual adjust to the hearing technology and to ensure the device is working properly.
- Hearing Loss, John Hopkins Medicine, http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/hearing/
- Untreated Hearing Loss in Adults, a Growing National Epidemic, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, http://www.asha.org/Aud/Articles/Untreated-Hearing-Loss-in-Adults/
- The Impact of Untreated Hearing Loss on Household Income, Better Hearing Institute, http://www.betterhearing.org/hearingpedia/bhi-archives/eguides/impact-untreated-hearing-loss-household-income


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Meandering through a classic theory of why rivers meander
Brian Hayes
Around the Bend
Leopold brought a distinctively quantitative and mathematical style
to the study of rivers. For example, he formulated scaling laws that
describe how the cross section of a natural channel changes as a
function of the volume of water flowing through it. He even did some
computer simulations—without a computer! Using shuffled decks
of cards or tables of random numbers, he carried out probabilistic
studies of landform features such as the branching of a drainage network.
The serpentine shapes of meanders certainly invite mathematical
analysis. Although in nature the curves are highly
irregular—no two alike, perhaps—Leopold argued that they
all derive from a specific underlying form, which he called a
sine-generated curve.
Imagine you are canoeing down a meandering river with a compass in
hand, making note of your heading at regular intervals. According to
Leopold, your direction should vary sinusoidally as a function of
the distance you have traveled along the river centerline. This is
not to say that the shape of the river itself is a sine curve;
rather, the sine function specifies the heading. The governing
equation is:
Here q is the heading angle, measured with respect to the mean
down-valley direction (the path the river would follow if it did not
meander at all); s is distance along the stream centerline;
and w is the maximum angle that the path makes with the down-valley
axis. For small values of w, less than 90 degrees, the
sine-generated curve has gentle undulations, so that the river
weaves back and forth but at all times maintains a down-valley
component of motion. At w=90 degrees, the path of the stream crosses
perpendicular to the valley axis. At still larger values of w, the
lobes of the curve become horseshoe-shaped, and for part of each
meander cycle the river's course takes it back up the valley. A
little beyond w=120 degrees, adjacent lobes of the curve begin to
overlap. On graph paper the lines merely cross, but in a river this
event signals the development of a "cutoff," diverting the
flow and leaving behind a stranded oxbow lake.
The sine-generated curve looks like a plausible candidate for
describing meanders, at least within a limited parameter range. But
what made Leopold so sure it was the one right candidate?
His argument goes as follows. Take two points a and
b connected by a stretch of river of length L,
where L is greater than the straight-line distance from
a to b. Now think of all the ways of bending and
folding this segment of river into a smooth curve without changing
its length or detaching it from its end points. Among all such
paths, the sine-generated curve has three interesting properties: It
is the path of minimal bending stress, it is the path of minimal
variance in direction, and it is the path representing the most
likely random walk. I shall first discuss the two minimization
principles and return later to the random walks.
The bending stress of a river is the work or energy that has to be
expended to make its path deviate from a straight line. At each
point along the route, the bending stress is proportional to the
square of the curvature at that point. For a straight segment,
bending stress and curvature are both zero; they increase as a turn
gets sharper. Among all smooth, length-L curves from
a to b, the sine-generated curve has the smallest
squared curvature summed over the entire path.
Directional variance is a similar concept. As you follow the river
from ato b, measure at each point along the way
how much your heading deviates from the mean down-valley direction,
then compute the sum of the squares of these angles. Again, the
sine-generated curve yields the smallest possible total.
These properties of the sine-generated curve are mildly surprising.
I would have guessed that an arc of a circle—the most
symmetrical curve—would have the lowest squared curvature and
directional variance, but that is not the case. (Of course a
straight line is superior, but that solution is forbidden by the
length constraint.)
Leopold offers a simple demonstration of how the sine-generated
curve emerges as a natural solution to a problem of minimizing work
or energy. If you hold the ends of a strip of spring steel so that
it forms a horseshoe-shaped loop, the metal spontaneously adopts the
form of a sine-generated curve. I couldn't resist trying this
myself. I found that it works reliably only for single loops. If you
try to fold the spring into multiple meanders, the configuration is unstable.
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* still owe a lot on my credit card. Wow, who would've thought financial planning was so crucial. :)
* bored at work. There's stuff to do, but its not challenging. Sigh.
* studying psychology/linguistics at UWA. Yes, I'm a second year (ie, not a first year). I gave up studying CompSci - first and second year stuff just frustrates me and I don't need frustrating things whilst I'm working full time.
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* I'm a programmer for an online MUD. No, I won't say which. Its nifty though - it uses a proprietary engine and a crazy syntax which is the bastard child of C and BASIC. Very good for writing MUD code in.
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Another great camp out at Camp Meriwether this weekend!.. Lots of liquid sunshine with a few cloud breaks, but a good time was had by all. The rifle range was fun, the beach hike was a blast and the food was terrific.
It was nice to get some new guys out there and introduce them to camping.. BSA Style.
Which is the topic this time.
We have transitioned pretty much into a backpacking troop, if not taking our show on trails near and far, we at least have moved to the style of backpacking (gear, cooking etc). This camp out we went back to the old pull it out of the truck "Car camping" style. And here is what we found.
The Scouts have taken a liking to backpacking, you can see this in the lack of enthusiasm for setting the "Big camp". Cooking up meals with big pots and pan and the clean up were laborious .
The amount of trash produced was outrageous. When we backpacked the Barlow Road for 4 days we pulled out 8 to 10 gallon sized zip lock backs worth the trash. This weekend we hauled out 3 hefty XL bags of trash (at that was just the patrols).
Gear. It seemed as though there was a lack of attention payed to the gear this weekend. Using the backpacking model, everything is in your backpack, and stays in the pack till needed. This weekend gear was everywhere. The yard sale was reintroduced. This resulted is an extremely slow wrap up on Sunday.
There are pro's and con's to each type of camping. We enjoy the dutch oven cooking, and can work it into a backpacking plan. But beyond that, we like the simplicity of Backpacking. We like the ease of cooking, cleaning, and managing gear. We like the easy load out and departure at both ends, coming and going. We like challenge, and we like fun. It is always good to reevaluate and learn. What we learned this weekend is to stick to what we like and do well.
Doing what we do well makes it fun for everyone and an enjoyable experience.
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By David Wheeler/Special to the NEMS Daily Journal
Mississippi College's Choctaw Trails will once again host the MHSAA state cross-country meet on Saturday in Clinton.
The site has hosted the meet since it became a sanctioned sport in the state in 1978, and 2012 will see 12 races toeing the starting line between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Northeast Mississippi will send its share of title contenders. Both Tupelo boys and girls squads are ranked No. 1 in the state entering the meet, with a total of six boys teams and five girls teams in their respective Top 10.
Class 6A: The Tupelo Lady Wave have won a state-best 11 straight state titles, and ended their regular season slate of meets running their best times of the season.
The Lady Wave are paced by freshman Christina Daniels, the defending Class 6A individual champion.
For the Tupelo boys, it has been three weeks since running their last invitational, time for some of their top runners to heal as the Wave limped through their final two meets. Tupelo has 10 state titles in the last 11 years.
Sophomore Andrew White has the state's best recorded 5K time of the season in any class.
Class 5A: The Saltillo girls have successfully brought home the gold four consecutive seasons, and have run strong in 2012, as evidenced by a No. 4 ranking.
The area also boosts title contenders in No. 5 Starkville and No. 7 Oxford.
In 5A boys, No. 2 Saltillo has finished runner-up four straight years, but defeated No. 1 Tupelo in a meet three weeks ago. Tupelo is the only in-state school to beat Saltillo this season.
No. 7 Starkville and No. 8 Oxford should also be factors.
Class 4A: Pontotoc head coach Mike Bain looks to add to his amazing total of 32 cross country titles, with both his squads having won four in-a-row.
The No. 3 Pontotoc girls were posting the best times in the state for much of the season, with freshman Elizabeth Lunn as one of the 4A favorites.
Corinth's Yvette Evans and Lafayette's Peyton Hamann will challenge as well.
For the No. 6 Pontotoc boys, junior Brayden Timmons is a favorite for Individual honors.
Class 3A: In boys, No. 10 Kossuth is the top-ranked area team. Kossuth finished second a year ago.
In girls, No. 13 Mooreville is in title contention, with Kendra Sanders and Rachel Anderson after individual honors.
Class 2A: The No. 28 East Union girls are defending champs, but should have strong contention from No. 17 Hickory Flat and No. 18 New Site. Individually, New Site's Sydney Presley is the defending champ.
In boys, No. 14 Hickory Flat and No. 18 Potts Camp will give the area a 2A presence.
Class 1A: Defending champion No. 20 Myrtle girls will again battle No. 23 West Union, with No. 27 TCPS in the running.
No. 38 Ingomar and No. 40 TCPS lead the area boys' chances.
(From ms.milesplit.com)
1, Tupelo. 2, Saltillo. 3, Ocean Springs. 4, St. Andrew's. 5, St. Stanislaus.
6, Pontotoc. 7. Starkville. 8, Oxford. 9, Pearl. 10, Kossuth
1, Tupelo. 2, Madison Central. 3, Pontotoc. 4, Saltillo. 5, Starkville.
6, St. Patrick. 7, Oxford. 8, Brandon. 9, Ocean Springs. 10, Pearl.


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|Actually, I landed that shark on a Penn Slammer with a GTi. I wish i caught a 10' shark on a fly! I have landed all three atlantic marlin on a fly though. That was okay but I prefer inshore fishing and not the big desiel boats that back-up to the fish. That's no fun. I love trying to stop a tarpon or a bull red drum and smallmouth fishing is quite nice too. I'm mostly smallmouth fishing right now but am headed down to coastal NC for some false albecore fishing soon! That will be great as usual! Can't wait!!
|greetings,,maybe time for a light two hander?,,,what did you whip that shark with??,that would def.be a riot!!!
Thanks! The more time passes, the more I get to fish and add to my list.....headed to TN to see some family and do a little TN smallie & trout fishin'. Have some secret small flows with reproducing rainbows in middle Tn of all places!! Lots of fun. See yall when I get back!
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Hey! From SW Virginia, New river....
Hey yall, good to be here! I like what I see here and plan to stay for a while!!
A little about me...
I live in Christiansburg, VA, near the campus of Virginia Tech and am about 5 miles from the New river, my curent home river. I have been fishing the New on and off for 11 years now. I mainly fish for smallmouth right now although my roots have saltwater soaked in them! I was raised on the Chesapeake Bay and come from a long heritage of watermen and civil servants. My love fpr fishing began at the age of 2, 26 years ago. I began flyfishing 18 years ago and been tying almost as long. Building rods for 10 years. I started off tournament fishing on the coast of NC and fished all around the south and then began to guide and loved that more. I guided in coastal NC for several years before I had the opportunity to guide out west. I went to Colorado for a few years, starting at an outfitters that catered to elk, deer, and lion hunting and hired me as the main trout guide. After that place I went to the Aspen valley to teach casting and guide full time and rowed a drift boat down the Colorado and Roaring Fork river and took wade trips to the Frying Pan and high mountain streams/lakes. I tied for a few shops before burning out but still tie for myself and friends. I still make rods but again only for me and a select few.
While working at a trout hatchery during the off-season, I broke my dominant wrist and have been messed up ever since. During one of several surgeries, I sustained nerve damage and a condition called RSD set in, basically a malfunction of the nevous system in my right extremity to put it simple. I can only fish when my hand lets me and do fish left handed but get frustrated as I am extremely right handed and in less than ideal conditions, shoot off target. So I fish with spinning and baitcasting rods for the most part.
That doesn't deter me from coming up with new fly patterns though. I still have a love for flyfishing and really, everything to do with the water and the fish that swim in it.
I have fished at least once in each of the lower 48 states with some states very extensively. I have been to Canada, Europe, and Central America to fish. I have a set goal to catch all the bass species and when I get the Neosho Smallmouth I will be finished. My favorite freshwater fish is the Redeye Bass of the small area in the southeastern mountains. I guess my favorite saltwater fish would be a three way tie between Tarpon, Red Drum, and False Albies.
My favorite rod is my self-built Scott 904, 9' 4wt. I also have a custom 5' 0wt. My streamer-slinger is my Fenwick HMG 6wt. My first flyrod is a Fenglass 5wt which I have had for years.
I fish out of a canoe mostly, an Old Towne 160K Discovery Rowing Version. I don't row it of course, that's what drift boats are for. I got the boat because of it's stability and ability to hold all my gear and still have a shallow draft and runs rapids very well. Lots of room for a friend and oh-so comfortable. I have redone the seats and added lots of accessories like anchor pulleys, a fishfinder, a solar charger and a livewell for certifying trophy fish for a live release. Because of my hand, I use a Minn Kota Endura 46lb trolling motor that has made life good. Paddling takes my energy in my hand quick and leaves nothing to fish. Now I can fish all day, when I'm feeling better than worse.
I have a Prijion Hurricane C-1 that I play in from time to time and have two bigger boats, a 1955 mahoganhny runabout made in Salem, VA with a 16' 1958 Mercury Mark 75 6cyl. that I will show when finished. I also fish out of my Traviscraft (no name on title) 17ft fiberglass center console that I totally stripped and is in the final stages of finishing. It has a big flaired bow with huge front casting/fighting deck and behind, a spacious interior with double bait/live wells and a custon polling platform that will make it an ideal, but modest, inshore tarponer.
A few of my big fish include:
Blacktip Reff shark: 10', Fl. Keys
Tarpon: 126lbs, 6', Pamlico Sound NC
Red Drum: 56lbs Pamlico Sound NC
False Albecore: 14lbs on 9wt, coastal NC
Largemouth: 13lb 5oz, NC
Smallmouth: 8lbs, VA
Redeye bass: 2.5lbs, AL
Cutthroat: 35", CO
Rainbow: 9lbs, CO
Brown: 29", VA
Striper: 37lbs, NC
I look forward to interacting with this site, it seems great! I'm crossing over from riversmallies.com where I have been quite involved with articles and frequent posting. I'm looking to expand my forums as I love more fish than just smallies which even citaitions (20") can be bait for some of the fish I go after. Nothing beats running down the surf, chasing after a bull drum, or a spooling tarpon, or the Gulf Stream tunas that test the limits of fishing equipment. I love it all!
Diving is also a passion as I observe all my quarry and have been watching the smallies in one of the world's oldest rivers and have learned alot underwater.
Feel free to contact me at: email@example.com
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Soaring temperatures and sporadic showers did nothing to put a damper on Camp Happy Days' first annual Bed Race, and spectators flocked to Hampton Park for a little bit of bedlam. The grassy area looked like a cross between a party and a yard sale, with colorfully decorated mattresses and precariously constructed beds strewn across the grass or lining up to race while the costumed competitors, ranging from the Flintstones to the "Redneck Yacht Club," egged each other on and enjoyed the day's festivities.
Each race was as entertaining as it was unpredictable, and several of the beds left pieces behind as they struggled across the finish line to bouts of laughter. "We rode it until the wheels came off!" contestant Galia Walker giggled. "No, seriously. They actually fell off," her teammate added, pointing to the bed posts wrapped in duct tape.
Once the final bed rolled across the finish line, competitors flopped on their beds or joined the spectators in the shade as they waited for the awards ceremony. Tom Crawford from ABC News 4, Sean Mack from 92.5 The Box, and actress Brigid Brannagh from Army Wives served as judges, and categories included Fastest Bed, People's Choice, and What Were You Thinking among others.
The Marines' team took Fastest Bed by .001 of a second, while the People's Choice and the Best Decorated medals went to the Flintstones and the coveted What Were You Thinking Award went to Kickin' Chicken of Summerville. First place trophies were awarded to the Redneck Yacht Club, Firminator, and Fun in the Sun for their respective draws, but everyone had a blast and was happy to help out a great organization.
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<p>No one sells sex better than Kate Upton. From magazines to Mercedes, swimsuits to SoBe, she's the ultimate sex symbol in 2013. </p>
Last week we covered Hardee's/Carl's Jr, the horniest hamburger conglomerate on the planet. Featured among the many hypersexualized stars to be seen scarfing down a slider (including our very own Sara Jean Underwood) was, of course, Kate Upton, the queen of selling whatever the fuck through sex.
Her boobs? They bounce. Her body is perhaps best described as curvaceous. She could sell ice to an Eskimo. She is the shining star (for the moment) in an oversaturated sexual marketplace, and we still can't get enough. We have dedicated a ten-hour Youtube video to her bikini-clad catwalk appearances. That's all it is. Ten hours of Kate Upton wearing next to nothing and doing little more than walking. All the while collecting a paycheck. That, my friends, is when you've made it.
So what has Kate Upton sold? Well, cheeseburgers of course (pssh! Who hasn't!), but also swimwear…
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|Pacific Northwest Sea Run Forum No such thing as rainbow trout, only landlocked steelhead
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Golden Oldies
Here are some books, many mentioned above, that I've learned from and enjoyed over the years. I've tried to include publisher and ISBN numbers where I could, as some of these are out of print. Also, I thought putting in the full titles of some of the books mentioned above might help those not familiar with the books track them down. Nearly all of the out-of-print volumes can be acquired from second-hand book sellers. My ISBN numbers refer to the books I actually own. These numbers may not match other reprints or editions.
AS = Atlantic Salmon specific; SH = Steelhead Specific; GEN = Mixed Bag
AS Ashley-Cooper, John A Line on Salmon HF&G Witherby, Ltd 1983 ISBN 0 85493 1430
AS Bates, Joseph & P.B.Richards Fishing Atlantic Salmon Stackpole Books 1996 ISBN 0-8117-0636-2 (elegant photos of elegant AS flies)
AS Chaytor, A.H. Letters to a Salmon Fisher's Sons John Murray 1925
AS Falkus, Hugh Salmon Fishing HF&G Witherby, Ltd 1984 ISBN 0-85493 1449 (much direct application to steelheading)
AS Green, Philip New Angles on Salmon Fishing George Allen & Unwin 1984 ISBN 0-04-799020-1 (very good analysis of greased-line method and modifications of same)
AS Taverner, Eric, Ed. Salmon Fishing Lonsdale Library, Seeley Service 1931 (this edition contains AHE Woods own description of his greased line technique)
AS Wulff, Lee The Atlantic Salmon Winchester Press 1983 ISBN 0-8329-0267-5 (again, much application to steelheading)
AS Phair, Charles Atlantic Salmon Fishing John Gull & sons 1995 ISBN 1-887269-03-7 (beautifully illustrated with Ogden Pleissner watercolors of Gaspe angling scenes)
GEN Bradner, Enos Northwest Angling Binford & Mort 1950
GEN Chatham, Russell The Angler's Coast Clark City Press 1990 ISBN 0-944439-12-8 (One of my all-time favorites -- fly-fishing for Chinook, Shad, Stripers, as well as steelhead)
GEN Egan, Van Rivers of Return Riverside Publications, 2003 ISBN 0-919537-59-6
GEN Gray, Zane Tales of Fresh-Water Fishing Derrydale Press 1991
(early days of steelheading on the Rogue and NF Umpqua)
GEN Haig-Brown, Roderick A River Never Sleeps Easton Press 1996
GEN Haig-Brown, Roderick The Western Angler Derrydale 1991 (get both volumes if you can)
GEN Leeson, Ted The Habit of Rivers Lyons & Burford 1994 ISBN 1-55821-300-7
GEN Ritz, Charles A Fly Fisher's Life Crown Publishers 1972 ISBN 0-517-503476
SH Combs, Trey Steelhead Fly Fishing Lyons & Burford 1991 ISBN 1-55821-199-5
SH Combs, Trey The Steelhead Trout Northwest Salmon Trout Steelheader, 1971
SH Finnelly, John Steelhead Paradise Mitchell Press 1963
SH Haig-Brown, Roderick Fisherman's Spring Wm Collins Sons 1975 ISBN 0 00 211584100
SH McMillan, Bill Dry-Line Steelhead Amato Publications 1987 ISBN 0936608-65-x
SH Meyer, Deke Advanced Fly Fishing for Steelhead Amato Publicatins 1992 ISBN 1-875-175-11-4
SH Raymond, Steve Steelhead Country Lyons & Burford 1991 ISBN 1-55881-126-8
SH Wahl, Ralph One Man's Steelhead Shangri-La Frank Amato, Pub 1989 ISBN 0-936608-85-4
This, of course, is only a very short compilation of the vast literature out there on fly-fishing for anadromous species. Just a personal list of books I've particularly enjoyed.
Hope this helps. Happy reading,
-- Eric
|Todd Ripley
How about a fiction book?
It's gotta be "The River Why" by David James Duncan...anyone who hasn't read this book has got to go out and get it TODAY.
Fish on...
I agree with the suggestions above and have 1 to add. I'm just now re-reading the Lanni Waller book and I really like his stories. Have any of you guys checked it out? "River of Dreams". Definitely not a how-to book, more in line with Steve Raymond's stuff.
|Both books on steelhead fishing by my good friend Bob Arnold, Trey Combs 3 books on steelhead, Steve Raymond's book, Falkus's book on Salmon Fishing, Kelson, Knox's Autumn on the Spey, Francis Francis, Bates (all of his salmon titles), Deke Meyers, Art Lingren, Haig-Brown (all of them), Zane Grey, Bergman, Younger, Chaytor, Hill, Maxwell, Traherne's little book on salmon fishing, Grease Line Fishing, Art Lee's book on the riffle hitch, Lee Wulff's stuff on salmon, and Bill McMillan's books and articles all come to mind as very useful to have in one's library and for the pursuit of steelhead.
Don't forget Steve Raymond, Steelhead Country. Bob Schmelzle of Seattle recommended it and I could really relate to his perspective and style.
Bates' book on Atlantic Salmon is a classic, even though it's a salar book the section on Bates collaboration with Syd Glasso makes it special and the patterns are gorgeous and influence the steelhead tyer.
For Great lakes fishing done right you can't beat the Kustich Bros book "Fly Fishing For Great Lakes Steelhead", a classic focusing on practical success without succumbing to the split shot / drift methods disguised as fly gear.
I second the Combs book, and my old "Dry Line Steelhead" by McMillan sits on my desk along with the other most influentials.
Thanks to a very good friend Fine and Far Off by Jock Scott is the first book on this shelf of top reads. Again a salmon book but very influential in both casting and fishing technique.
Anything with Trey Combs name on it. Still the "Gold Standard" even if 20 years old. That said, Bill McMillian and Deke Meyers aren't too bad either.
From 'across the Sea' Hugh Faucus' (sp?) book on spey casting was THE book until Simon G published his wonderful book last year.
Steelhead Reads
Kory has started something on the Quintessential Trout forum asking for good reads related to trout and to fly fishing for trout.
What are the essential books and good reads for the steelheader? What would you recommend and what has been most enjoyable and helpful to you in your pursuit of silver lightning?
My favorites include a lot of Atlantic Salmon tomes.
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Mild fluoriosis. That's all there really is on this. A hardly noticeable condition that only occurs in children and causes no real harm. The rest is just a series of scare warnings about the dangers of "excessive exposure", which is all fine and good but relevant to a system that's properly maintained how?
We have differing opinions on the toothpaste & that's fine, but I think most people would prefer non-fluoridated water to water with fluoride in it.
The burden of proof is on you with this one. This has been an accepted practice now for 70 years and after the initial tinfoil hat commie conspiracy phase, people were convinced that it helps prevent cavities, which wasn't so hard because everyone agrees that it does, and we've heard nary a peep ever since except from the conspiratorial underground.
I mean, this notion that people don't want it really doesn't make any sense to me at all. Where's the mechanism keeping it around if the people don't want it? It only costs $1 per person per year, so I can't see much in the way of lobbyist influence. Where's the upside? For anyone? If anything dentists should be against it since it cuts into their business. But they supported it then and continue to now.
Well, duh. Toothpaste contains between 1,000-1,500 ppm (parts per million) fluoride, whereas the EPA maximum for fluoride in drinking water is 4 ppm. The list of things safe at one dosage and unsafe at 250 times that dosage is pretty long, wouldn't you say?I think the fluoridation of the water supply is the product of a nanny-state with good intentions that could possibly be doing more harm than good. Even most of your fluoride supporting dentists will suggest that fluoride is most effectively applied topically to the teeth & not ingested into the body. On the toothpaste label it says "If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away". So I don't think anyone should want that even in minute levels in a drinking supply if it even had the slightest possibility of having harming effects.
A personal note, so you know partly where I'm coming from with this: thanks to an adverse reaction my tooth enamel had with the cement they used on my braces, when they finally removed those braces it was discovered I had six severe cavities. About four years after these were drilled the fillings started loosening and it was discovered that decay had continued underneath the fillings which meant I needed them all redone, including two teeth so badly damaged they needed to be capped.
That's 10 fillings and two capped teeth in all, a total cost in pain and money I can't quite begin to describe. Because of my particular circumstances fluoride couldn't save me, but there's a whole lot of people out there who have been saved that pain and cost and believe me it's worth it.


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My Dad said to me ."Son, a man just needs three things to be happy....A good dog, a good gun and a good wife.....Thank God I have all three
Sundown's Boss of Delta Marsh JH (Louie QAA X Delta MH)
Traveling Through The Graded Timber JH (2012 NAFC Trav X Timber MH QAA)
Sundown's Ruff And Tuff (Boss JH X Lil Bit) best pup I have ever raised
Home of HRCH Sundown's Loaded To The Maxx (FC AFC Jamie X Dixie QAA) RIP
My boy Gray may be running Jr. also if Mom will untie the apron strings. Look me up. Will be in a white Tundra with a 3 hole box & you will hear the barking dogs long before you see me.
Mark Land
Or he can come run Pontchartrain and get a better judge (Me)than the Marshall at NoAl. Seriously, do what Richard said and look him up, the like to talk a lot and will explain all to you.
Between the two guys judging that flight and the normal crowd that will be there, I can't guarantee what your dog will, but I do guarantee that you will have fun. I may have Zach with me running test dog so if you see two 11 year olds hooked up and heading out, please let Mark and I know so we can find them later.
I think them boys will know the property better than most adults in a few more years.
Richard Gravely
GRHRCH UH Hammer MH ***
GRHRCH UH Zeus
Thanks for all the help guys.
After the trainer rain checked on me i seriously thought about just waiting for another one somewhere when he could be there but yall have bout got me talked into giving it a shot.
Allen Dillard
HRCH Play It Again, Sam MH MNH QA2 "Sam"
Scout's High Calibre "Colt"
While I am all for running your own dog. I don't understand what you mean by your "Pro is double booked"??? That's kind of their job to run mutiple dogs in mutiple stakes.


text: For once Blockbuster has it's act together and is getting some good games. So, I strolled in there last night, and Bounty Hunter was sitting on their shelves. I nabbed me one and off home I went. I'm about two hours into it or so and it's pretty good. Jango's moves are pretty slick. Whether it be his tumbling roll, flips in mid-air, or double-gunning with his blasters, it's all smooth. The game has a pretty good story as opposed to previous Star Wars releases. Jango's arsenal ain't too bad either. You normally start off with his pistols, some posion darts, jetpack, scanner (which is VERY cool), flamthrower and his cable. Later on you can pick up grenades, numerous guns, and the ability to launch rockets out of his jetpack. The sound effects and score to the game are above-par also. My only complaint so far, is that some levels are very redundant sometimes, and that the constant blasting can get boring too. The game does get quite difficult. There's a good amount of bonuses too. Either collecting the bonus icons, beating levels, beating chapters, or bringing in bonus bounties will add new bonuses (which can be a comic, TCG cards, concept art, or outtakes) to the section on the main screen. So far, I cannot say if this game is a definite buy for a gamer (Star Wars fans will definally wanna own it), but it is an absolute rental. Happy turkey day!


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The itinerary takes into account a group with a number of wheelchair users, factoring in the time needed to get on and off the bus and negotiate each site.
Drive from Ben-Gurion Airport to the Old City of Jaffa.
Jaffa is one of the oldest ports in Israel, existing for upward of 4000 years; it was from Jaffa that Jonah set out before being swallowed by the whale and it was here to which Solomon imported cedars from Lebanon for the construction of the first Temple in Jerusalem.
At Kedumim Square in the heart of Old Jaffa you can tour the Visitor Center, which was built around authentic archaeological artifacts and remains.
Enjoy an evening seaside walk at the Tel Aviv Port, with its galleries, restaurants and coffee shops, and on to the Yarkon Park to the north to meet the locals as they enjoy Tel Aviv's "central park" strolling along the paved pathways.
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This guide describes one strategy for people who cut and burn one or more cords of wood yearly. If you cut and prepare wood, have a plan, whether it be this one, a modification, or one of your own. A well-planned, one-person operation reduces the work required to produce a cord of well-prepared firewood. It also should increase the efficiency of your stove, reduce creosote production and reduce air pollution.
Logs should be cut in multiples of the desired final length. For example, 16 inches, plus or minus 2 inches, is a popular length that will fit most stoves. When cutting logs, remember that they can't be very long if one or two people do most of the handling. Although it works well in conventional fireplaces, cut out crotch wood. Do not accept elm unless that is all you can get and you don't mind a lot of extra effort when it comes to splitting the wood. Shorten the length of elm cordwood by 2 inches or more.
Large diameter pieces of wood should average 16 inches in length. You will need a sturdy sawbuck (which you can make) with cross pieces 16 to 20 inches apart (Figure 1). The last cut on any log should be made between the cross pieces; first, a down cut until it just starts to pinch and then an up cut to sever the two parts. Be sure your sawbuck allows clearance from the bottom for your saw.
Figure 1Use a sturdy sawbuck.
Many have had good luck with an electric 14-inch chain saw for bucking the logs. Electric saws are inexpensive and have the advantage of turning on and off easily. The motor provides ample power and has proven to be a sturdy machine.
As an option, you may choose to cut firewood length logs with a gas-powered field saw. Instead of using a crossbuck, cut logs on the ground and simply roll them half a turn for the final cut.
Splitting wood requires more skill than any other step in preparing stove wood. To do a good job, you must become fairly skilled (accurate) at swinging a splitting maul. You must also become skilled at interpreting the knots and cracks in a piece of wood to determine where to hit a log for the best results and with the least amount of effort.
There are a number of splitting tools on the market today. For limited production (less than 10 cords per year), studies have shown the best results are achieved with a standard 8-pound splitting maul.
It is also important to have a splitting block. One suggestion is to treat the block with a wood preservative and bury it with the top protruding about one inch above the ground (Figure 2). Another idea is to use two auto tires. Placing the tires over the block holds wood pieces in an upright position and prevents split pieces of wood from flying off.
Figure 2Bury the splitting block so that it protrudes about 1 inch above ground.
Before starting to split the wood, decide on a maximum single cross-section dimension (Figure 3). It is probably a good idea to make this dimension slightly less than the smallest dimension of your stove door. Let's assume that a 6-inch maximum splitting dimension has been selected. This means that all round pieces greater than six and up to 12 inches in diameter should be split into four or more equally sized pieces. It is also a good idea to split pieces less than 6 inches in diameter because this increases the exposed area of the wood. Thus, wood dries faster and burns better. Pieces three inches and smaller should be used unsplit. Pieces wider than 12 inches need splitting off at the outside edge (Figure 4). Split the remaining core piece so the chunks do not exceed the maximum size specified.
Figure 3Before splitting your wood into bolts, decide on the maximum single cross section dimension.
Figure 4With pieces large in diameter, split pieces off the outside first.
Observing grain direction and knot placement for the easiest way to split wood is called reading the wood.
If the smallest dimension of your stove door is 6 inches, split your wood following these guidelines:
If you determine that your maximum splitting dimension is 8 inches, it would be necessary to substitute 8 inches for 6 inches and 16 inches for 12 inches in the above listing and so on for other maximum dimensions.
Stack cord wood in a sunny spot where the wind can move freely through the stack. It is nice to cover the wood pile, but frequently this is not practical.
Fresh wood often has a moisture content of 50 percent or more. Optimum moisture content is 20 percent or less. It takes a minimum of one drying season (spring through fall) to dry. Therefore, the wood planned for winter use should be stacked by spring. Many people have poor results with their wood burning stove because their wood is too green. Frequently, they wait until late summer or early fall to stock their wood supply. If buying wood, assume the wood is wet. Therefore, buy wood in the spring, stack it and let it dry for the winter.
It is not the purpose of this guide to discuss this topic. However, after doing a good job preparing the wood, a good, safe operational stove technique must be developed. For the best results in terms of efficiency, buy a small stove and burn hot; that means a fire is maintained and it is cut back to a smolder as infrequently as possible.
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Banquet kicks off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, April 3
Posted April 2, 2003; 11:36 a.m.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month will kick off with a banquet at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in the atrium of the Carl Icahn Laboratory.
The keynote speaker, retired Gen. John Fugh, will discuss the Committee of 100, a national nonpartisan organization composed of American citizens of Chinese descent, as well as attitudes toward Chinese Americans and Asian Americans.
Jack Tchen, director of the Asian/Pacific/American Studies Program at New York University, also will discuss how affirmative action policies affect Southeast Asian Americans.
The banquet is open to all members of the University community.
A calendar of events for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is available online . For more information, contact Evelyn Thai .
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We cannot do everything, but we usually can accommodate a certain changes in product options such as color, size, material, or minor design twist. We primarily work with vendors or factories, not individual artist or craftsman. For custom made products, we usually only cater to bulk size order that meets the minimum quantity requirement of a single factory run. Don't be shy. Ask. What we can accomplish may surprise you!
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We currently have 14 basic designs on the haifux logo page. I am really impressed with the thought invested in each of them.
As for the voting method, epsalon suggested the Debian voting system. At first it looked really difficult to implement, because it is explained using graphs. Thinking of creating a graph with 14*14 edges is horrible. No chance that it will be a flat graph. But then I read the about the Condorcet voting system, upon which the Debian one is based, and I realized two things:
- The most intuitive implementation of all those voting methods is a matrix, not a graph
- The Debian voting system is suitable when you are willing to take "no decision" for an answer, and you want to set the conditions for such an event. If what you really want is to know the option most prefered, then it is the original Condorcet method that is the right one.
And then there is the problem of cycles. These systems are based on relative preferences. I, as many others, had the impression that a system which is based on partial order relations is bad, because you may reach a loop: A>B>C>A. And then what do you do? But as is rightly explained about the Condorcet system, this is not a problem of the system: it simply reflects the real preferences.
Another problem with methods that are based on preferences, is that the data is a matrix and not a vector, and it may be hard to follow the way in which the best option is chosen. Any method in which it is hard to figure out how exactly justice is done is bad, because of the lack of visibility. What is simpler than "the one with most votes takes"?
I hope I solved this by giving lots of examples about the partial ranking, and by suggesting to vote for only one logo, if the voter so chooses.
So, all there is left to do is accumulate the votes over the next two weeks.


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Setting foot inside the Pedal4Pattison's Spinning Marathon, I had only one thought, "Wow." Loud, upbeat music pulsed down the hallway at Pattison's Academy from the auditorium, where athletes and philanthropists came together in support of disabled children. The turnout was absolutely overwhelming. As one's eyes adjusted to the light, they were greeted by an expansive sea of cyclists pedaling to the beat. The auditorium boasted 130 bikes this year, and over 200 spinners.
Many of the participants worked as part of a team, rotating shifts throughout the morning as the event staff called encouragement. The biggest motivator, however, was the Pattison's children themselves. Pattison's Academy kids pedaled or were led around between the rows of spinning bikes with their huge, beaming smiles, with balloons or pompoms streaming in their wake. Happy little girl Aaliyah was grinning the whole time, and Pattison's child Malik Reed was clearly digging the beat. Malik vigorously shook his pompom to support the spinners, and friend Linda Andrades danced alongside him laughing, "Look at him, he loves this!"
Malik was not the only one relishing the afternoon's energy. The room was filled with people laughing and cheering each other on, and a couple canine supporters were wagging by the bleachers. Cyclists, socialites, parents, teachers, and East Shore Athletic Club team members kept the marathon going strong from 8AM until noon, when the participants made their way to the after party, but the effects of this incredible, inspiring event will carry through for a long time to come. The 2012 Pedal4Pattison's Spinning Marathon raised $200,000.
Pattison's Academy is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with multiple disabilities by providing comprehensive education and rehabilitation programs. Pattison's works to expose children to a community inclusive rehabilitative program that is completely integrated with an educational environment.


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This Is The End. Seth Rogen and a bunch of other celebs are at a party at James Franco's house when the Apocalypse starts.
Emperor, Matthew Fox is a General in Japan right after WWII ended and its his job to figure out what to do with the Emperor of Japan. Was he guilty of war crimes? What did he know? etc. Tommy Lee Jones plays General MacAurthor


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CUBRID WebQuery
CUBRID WebQuery is an open source, lightweight and intuitive web-based database management tool originated from the well known SQL Buddy. It was later updated, customized and enriched with new features compatible with CUBRID.
CUBRID WebQuery is famous for its high performance. It features a modern user interface design and provides optimized browsing experience due to the usage of AJAX technology. Users do not have to wait for the whole page to be reloaded when trying to simply add a new record into a table. The application will fetch just the content that has changed. It is lightweight, easy to install, easy to learn and use. If you wish to administer your CUBRID database from a web browser, CUBRID WebQuery is a must tool for you.
Below you can find a tutorial which will help you to quickly get started with CUBRID WebQuery.
The latest version of CUBRID WebQuery has been released on August 10, 2011. Users with older versions are recommended to download the following latest version and upgrade their WebQuery.
Software Requirements
Before installing, please make sure that you have already installed and configured the following applications. For installation instructions of each software refer to the tutorials below.
- CUBRID 3.0 or later.
- A Web Server: we recommend Apache Web Server.
- PHP 5.3.x or 5.2.x. Remember to install CUBRID PHP Extension.
Installing CUBRID WebQuery is very easy. Since it is a PHP based Web application all you need to do is to upload it to your server and you are ready to go. Then open in your web browser the address corresponding to the location were the application was installed/unpacked (for example, http://localhost/webquery/index.php). For more information on how to use CUBRID WebQuery, refer to the tutorials below.
Connecting to a Database
In order to connect to a database:
- Make sure the CUBRID Service has been started. If not started, start the CUBRID Service manually or via the CUBRID Manager.
- Make sure the required database is also started. If not started, start the database manually or via the CUBRID Manager.
- SQL Buddy for CUBRID - Video Tutorial
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- CUBRID Database with Apache and PHP on Linux
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CUBRID WebQuery is an open source tool. We highly encourage users to join us and contribute to the future developments through code enhancements, modifying the CSS style-sheets or provide translations. We always welcome the contributors to our CUBRID Dev team!
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I often talk, or write, about developing the value of selfless service or giving back in our Scouts.
In our Troop we have a couple Scouts that are in the process of earning their Eagle Award.
If you look at the requirements for earning the Eagle Award you will find that it requires the Scout to lead. And lead in a way in which he serves.
While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, school, or community. (The project should benefit an organization other than Boy Scouting.) The project idea must be approved by the organization benefiting from the effort, your Scoutmaster and troop committee and the council or district before you start. You must use the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook, BSA publication No. 18-927, in meeting this requirement.
One of my biggest pet peeves is the term "Eagleing Out". There is no such thing as a Scout earning his Eagle and out he goes. The purpose of earning the Eagle Award is learn, grow, develop and give back. If a Scout does not understand what the Eagle award represents than he just earned another patch.
Giving back is the essence of Scouting. The be helpful, to be kind, to be become a leader in our community it is all about giving back.
Have a Great Scouting Day!


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Made some small patches to OpenBSD syslogd and pppd.
Made some small patches to OpenBSD syslogd and pppd.
Finaly found how to post new diary entry.
Started compain to get Ensonic VIVO as well as full Ensoniq Soundscape programming manuals from Creative Labs. If you, dear reader, have access to this documentation, please send me a copy.
Nov, 22 2002 - nonPNP ISA MPU401 device driver for OpenBSD
Nov, 10 2002 - small patch to OpenBSD ftpd.
Nov, 08 2002 - PHP patch: SSL/TSL support prerelease.
Oct, 14 2002 - yet another patch: OpenBSD kern.show_all_processes
Oct, 07 2002 - #401 in hackerslab
Sep, 20 2002 - new syslogd patches - IPv6
Sep, 17 2002 - match OpenBSD auich on AD1981A
Sep, 02 2002 - OpenBSD syslogd patch
Nov, 02 2001 - all works on OpenBSD AGP will be made by mickey since now
Oct, 29 2001 - send just enover patch for if_ether.c
Oct, 28 2001 - found some compromise with mickey, the war is over.
Oct, 28 2001 - had a fight with mickey about ac'97 and sound drivers in OpenBSD
Oct, 17 2001 - send working diff for AGP drivers
Oct, 11 2001 - send mickey first preview of AGP drivers for OpenBSD
Mar, 06 2001 - found bug in OpenBSD UDP code
New HTML Parser: The long-awaited libxml2 based HTML parser code is live. It needs further work but already handles most markup better than the original parser.
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If you're a C programmer with some spare time, take a look at the mod_virgule project page and help us with one of the tasks on the ToDo list!


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