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UPDATE: As we predicted, Andrew WK will not be traveling to Bahrain as any sort of cultural ambassador. It turns out that the rocker merely had an invitation to speak—but even that was revoked because it didn't pass muster with the State Department.
A State Department spokesperson told us the following: "Andrew WK had been invited by the US Embassy in Bahrain to be part of a cultural speakers program, but upon further review, the program was canceled because it did not meet the standards of the State Department."
We don't yet know why the appearance was canceled—or who had the notion to invite him—but it's clear that Andrew WK will not now be Bahrain's "Cultural Ambassador of Partying," as he wrote on his web site, and was never going to be exactly that in the first place. Nor will Andrew WK be sent to the Middle East "in the tradition of the American Jazz Ambassadors" from the 1960s, as he also proclaimed on his site.
WK has issued a Twitter reaction, and seems pretty floored by the way things have unfolded.
I'm just blown away. After a year of planning, the US State Dept. just canceled my Middle East trip because I'm too party.
— ANDREW WK (@AndrewWK) November 26, 2012
His web site promises a comment on the situation soon.
Our original post below:
Andrew WK is a lot of things: king of partying, party businessman, excellent partier and friend to children and animals. He's also apparently really good at punking the internet, since a single unsourced blog post announcing his appointment to be a cultural ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain was reblogged today by everyone from Pitchfork to NME to the Huffington Post to Fox News to Vulture and everyone on your Facebook feed. But wait — why does every single news story about this link back to either Andrew WK's own web site or the other news stories about it? (more…)


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Psoriasis is a common skin condition that changes the life cycle of skin cells. Psoriasis causes cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin. The extra skin cells form thick, silvery scales and itchy, dry, red patches that are sometimes painful.
Psoriasis is a persistent, long-lasting (chronic) disease. There may be times when your psoriasis symptoms get better alternating with times your psoriasis worsens.
The primary goal of treatment is to stop the skin cells from growing so quickly. While there isn't a cure, psoriasis treatments may offer significant relief. Lifestyle measures, such as using a nonprescription cortisone cream and exposing your skin to small amounts of natural sunlight, also may improve your psoriasis symptoms.
Psoriasis signs and symptoms can vary from person to person but may include one or more of the following:
Psoriasis patches can range from a few spots of dandruff-like scaling to major eruptions that cover large areas.
Most types of psoriasis go through cycles, flaring for a few weeks or months, then subsiding for a time or even going into complete remission.
Several types of psoriasis exist. These include:
If you suspect that you may have psoriasis, see your doctor for an examination. Also, talk to your doctor if your psoriasis:
Seek medical advice if your signs and symptoms worsen or don't improve with treatment. You may need a different medication or a combination of treatments to manage the psoriasis.
The cause of psoriasis isn't fully known, but it's thought to be related to an immune system problem with cells in your body. More specifically, one key cell is a type of white blood cell called a T lymphocyte or T cell. Normally, T cells travel throughout the body to detect and fight off foreign substances, such as viruses or bacteria. If you have psoriasis, however, the T cells attack healthy skin cells by mistake, as if to heal a wound or to fight an infection.
Overactive T cells trigger other immune responses. The effects include dilation of blood vessels in the skin around the plaques and an increase in other white blood cells that can enter the outer layer of skin. These changes result in an increased production of both healthy skin cells and more T cells and other white blood cells. This causes an ongoing cycle in which new skin cells move to the outermost layer of skin too quickly — in days rather than weeks. Dead skin and white blood cells can't slough off quickly enough and build up in thick, scaly patches on the skin's surface. This usually doesn't stop unless treatment interrupts the cycle.
Just what causes T cells to malfunction in people with psoriasis isn't entirely clear. Researchers have found genes that are linked to the development of psoriasis, but environmental factors also play a role.
Psoriasis typically starts or worsens because of a trigger that you may be able to identify and avoid. Factors that may trigger psoriasis include:
Anyone can develop psoriasis, but these factors can increase your risk of developing the disease:
If you have psoriasis, you're at greater risk of developing certain diseases. These include:
Psoriasis can also affect your quality of life by increasing your risk of:
You'll likely first see your family doctor or a general practitioner. In some cases, you may be referred directly to a specialist in skin diseases (dermatologist).
Here's some information to help you prepare for your appointment and to know what to expect from your doctor.
For psoriasis, some basic questions you might ask your doctor include:
Don't hesitate to ask any other questions you have.
Your doctor is likely to ask you several questions, such as:
In most cases, diagnosis of psoriasis is fairly straightforward.
Other conditions that may look like psoriasis or may occur at the same time as psoriasis include:
Psoriasis treatments aim to:
Psoriasis treatments can be divided into three main types: topical treatments, light therapy and systemic medications.
Used alone, creams and ointments that you apply to your skin can effectively treat mild to moderate psoriasis. When the disease is more severe, creams are likely to be combined with oral medications or light therapy. Topical psoriasis treatments include:
Topical corticosteroids. These powerful anti-inflammatory drugs are the most frequently prescribed medications for treating mild to moderate psoriasis. They slow cell turnover by suppressing the immune system, which reduces inflammation and relieves associated itching. Topical corticosteroids range in strength, from mild to very strong.
Low-potency corticosteroid ointments are usually recommended for sensitive areas, such as your face or skin folds, and for treating widespread patches of damaged skin. Your doctor may prescribe stronger corticosteroid ointment for small areas of your skin, for persistent plaques on your hands or feet, or when other treatments have failed. Medicated foams and scalp solutions are available to treat psoriasis patches on the scalp.
Long-term use or overuse of strong corticosteroids can cause thinning of the skin and resistance to the treatment's benefits. To minimize side effects and to increase effectiveness, topical corticosteroids are generally used on active outbreaks until they're under control.
Calcineurin inhibitors. Currently, calcineurin inhibitors — tacrolimus (Prograf) and pimecrolimus (Elidel) — are approved only for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, but studies have shown them to be effective at times in the treatment of psoriasis. Calcineurin inhibitors are thought to disrupt the activation of T cells, which, in turn, reduces inflammation and plaque buildup.
Calcineurin inhibitors are not recommended for long-term or continuous use because of a potential increased risk of skin cancer and lymphoma. They may be especially helpful in areas of thin skin, such as around the eyes, where steroid creams or retinoids are too irritating or may cause harmful effects.
Coal tar. A thick, black byproduct of the manufacture of petroleum products and coal, coal tar is probably the oldest treatment for psoriasis. It reduces scaling, itching and inflammation. Exactly how it works isn't known. Coal tar has few known side effects, but it's messy, stains clothing and bedding, and has a strong odor.
Coal tar is available in over-the-counter shampoos, creams and oils. It's also available in higher concentrations by prescription. This treatment isn't recommended for women who are pregnant or breast-feeding.
As the name suggests, this psoriasis treatment uses natural or artificial ultraviolet light. The simplest and easiest form of phototherapy involves exposing your skin to controlled amounts of natural sunlight. Other forms of light therapy include the use of artificial ultraviolet A (UVA) or ultraviolet B (UVB) light either alone or in combination with medications.
If you have severe psoriasis or it's resistant to other types of treatment, your doctor may prescribe oral or injected drugs. Because of severe side effects, some of these medications are used for only brief periods and may be alternated with other forms of treatment.
Although doctors choose treatments based on the type and severity of psoriasis and the areas of skin affected, the traditional approach is to start with the mildest treatments — topical creams and ultraviolet light therapy (phototherapy) — and then progress to stronger ones only if necessary. The goal is to find the most effective way to slow cell turnover with the fewest possible side effects.
In spite of a range of options, effective treatment of psoriasis can be challenging. The disease is unpredictable, going through cycles of improvement and worsening, seemingly at random. Effects of psoriasis treatments also can be unpredictable; what works well for one person might be ineffective for someone else. Your skin also can become resistant to various treatments over time, and the most potent psoriasis treatments can have serious side effects.
Talk to your doctor about your options, especially if you're not improving after using a particular treatment or if you're having uncomfortable side effects. He or she can adjust your treatment plan or modify your approach to ensure the best possible control of your symptoms.
Although self-help measures won't cure psoriasis, they may help improve the appearance and feel of damaged skin. These measures may benefit you:
A number of alternative therapies claim to ease the symptoms of psoriasis, including special diets, creams, dietary supplements and herbs. None have definitively been proved effective. But some alternative therapies are deemed generally safe, and they may be helpful to some people in reducing signs and symptoms, such as itching and scaling.
If you're considering dietary supplements or other alternative therapy to ease the symptoms of psoriasis, consult your doctor. He or she can help you weigh the pros and cons of specific alternative therapies.
Coping with psoriasis can be a challenge, especially if the disease covers large areas of your body or is in places readily seen by other people, such as your face or hands. The ongoing, persistent nature of the disease and the treatment challenges only add to the burden.
Here are some ways to help you cope and to feel more in control:
Mayo Clinic offers all psoriasis treatments: topical creams and ointments, light therapy, medications, and the Goeckerman treatment (offered at Mayo's Minnesota location). Treatments may be combined to increase effectiveness or decrease side effects.
The Goeckerman treatment is named after a Mayo Clinic dermatologist who developed this treatment in 1925. The Goeckerman treatment is appropriate for most individuals with moderate to severe psoriasis. While it is time-consuming, taking approximately three weeks, it has a long track record of effectiveness with few side effects. It also is cost-effective compared with the cost of other treatments.
Treatment involves daily ultraviolet light exposure and application of coal tar. In the past, people were treated in the hospital. Today, they are treated in an outpatient setting. The procedure is as follows:
Two Mayo studies reviewed long-term results of the Goeckerman treatment at Mayo Clinic (over a 21-year period in children and over six decades for adults). Researchers found that 85 percent of people had a clearing (remission) of 80 percent or more of their psoriasis with the Goeckerman treatment. The average length of the remission was 2.6 years in children and about 1.7 years in adults, with some remissions lasting longer than 10 years. The only significant side effect of the treatment seems to be infection of hair follicles, which is treatable with a topical solution.
Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people. In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.
Specialists in dermatology treat psoriasis in adults. Psoriatic arthritis is treated by rheumatologists.
For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at 800-446-2279 (toll-free) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday or complete an online appointment request form.
For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at 904-953-0853 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday or complete an online appointment request form.
Specialists in dermatology treat psoriasis in adults and children. Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is the only Mayo location to offer the Goeckerman treatment, combining ultraviolet (UV) light treatment and coal tar treatment, for moderate to severe psoriasis. Psoriatic arthritis is treated by rheumatologists.
For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at 507-538-3270 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday or complete an online appointment request form.
Dermatologists at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota treat psoriasis in children of all ages. Although most dermatologic care is provided on an outpatient basis, the Goeckerman treatment and wet dressings are available as inpatient skin treatment programs at the Mayo Eugenio Litta Children's Hospital.
See information on patient services at the three Mayo Clinic locations, including transportation options and lodging.
Mayo conducts long-term research on the effectiveness of psoriasis treatments and the systemic effects of psoriasis with regard to cardiovascular disease.
See a list of publications by Mayo Clinic doctors on psoriasis on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.
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The West Virginia Art Education Association (WVAEA) will hold its annual conference at Fairmont State University on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26 and 27. The conference will be hosted by FSU's School of Fine Arts.
Attending the event are West Virginia art teachers from pre-k through 12th grade and higher education institutions and the State Art Coordinator. The conference participants will spend two days in class sessions that will discuss art in the classroom through hands-on opportunities and new developments in art education theory.


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Yeah, that link is still good.
E-mailed them last night and got reply today. Prices are a little up from 2000 but not bad and they will sell direct if none of our sponsors stock them. Asked about retailers here in N/E USA and they ignored that question. Anyone know if they use retailers or are they direct sales operation?
With life expectancy as quoted earlier they might be one of the best buys around.
|Hey I just looked at that link Juro posted in 2000, and they've got breathables now. Camo, too.
Another happy OS Systems wader user
I bought mine 14 years ago when a local flyshop closed. The owner sent in my custom order and I have used them to fish around 30-45 days per year without a complaint. In fact, just this year I had a blowout in one bootie so i will have to send them down for new shoes.....other than typical maintenance like that I have 0 complaints. I have gone through barbed wire fences, thickets, blackberries etc. and no damage has shown up. They are not titanium but they were sure worth the money.......Having custom made waiders is also a blessing.......
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Doug -
I can't believe it myself. I bought them before I bought my truck, which is a 1991 Mazda 4x4. I bought the truck very early in 1992, slightly used (30k mi) but still under new car warranty making it a little over a year old. If they don't blow out this coming season, it will be the ninth year. The ballistic nylon outer is starting to show signs of fibers parting from each other from sitting on jetty rocks but the commercial grade impregnated lining does not leak a drop (yet). I have bought another pair but hardly ever use them... unless I have two guests without waders. Rental shops out west use them for rental waders. When this particular shop decided to stop renting waders, their rentals sold in a couple of days... after years of being rented out. I tried to get a spare pair but they had sold out by the time I called.
Like I mentioned before, they are not breathable and this can be an issue on hot days when the water is cool (condensation from the diff). If you wear microfleece the moisture never touches the skin. They are ideal for spring and fall or cool water like you fish up north.
Tell you what, I am seriously considering selling them from Public Market at a discount over retail (if allowed). Retail is only 149.99 as it is. Proceeds would potentially go toward furthering the site, costs, etc.
Although you boast a more svelte figure than I, you're welcome to test them out before you buy. Man do the feet ever go with scuba boots well! Just let me know.
BTW - my truck died.
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Doug you sound like me before I bought these things. After my second pair of Hodgman Neoprenes I came across these things. I could care less about whether they're breathable or not. Once you're in the water you stay cool, out of the water they're light as a feather so you can carry easily on a long hike.
Believe him when he says 9 years. I fished these things hard for their first two years and they held up great. I was worried about the latex stocking feet holding up but haven't had any problems yet.
In fact, like Juro said, they're not only tough but give you the option of keeping your feet cool in the summer.
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9 YEARS???!! Come on......let's see.....2 pair of el-cheapo Red Balls, a vulcanized rubber pair, and one pair of Hodgman neoprenes in the last six years for me. Trying to squeeze another year out of the Hodgman's ( leak like a sieve )...you have my attention.....did you really say 9 years?
Doug B.
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Hi Pete -
They know me as the guy who always bugs them to go breathable with their waders. She even went as far as to tell me they were going to do it, shut me up for a year! Kidding, I'm sure she said that in total sincerity... I hope
Anyway, a pair of breathable OSS waders would be the cats ass bar none in my book. I own the top of the line Simms and love them - but the thought of those comfy and cool OSS feet when my feet are burning up on the flats in the 5mm neoprene feet that breathables use keeps me lusting for the OSS potential.
Actually, while market segment priorities run rampant at both companies, mail-order shops like Cabelas and LL Bean offer stocking foot waders where the foot is made of the same breathable stuff as the wader. My experience is that the same material approach is prone to leakage, it's simply not tough enough; and it gets folded up inside the boot.
So in the end, I remain the frustrated consumer.
!!! But this is a forum... and our goals should include the ability to drive products to meet our collective goals. One guy calling Scappoose Oregon can't make a wader line or get Simms to develop a cooler stocking foot... but many people acting together can.
The web is about changing the way consumers and businesses interact. It's about unconventional business models and consumer-centric products. My hope is that we can build this forum and it's network of regional partners to have a voice in the way products are brought to market. If we can interconnect enough consumer voices using the web - we can actually change products to meet what we know we need... and companies will probably be glad to listen to us!
I know the potential is there, and it's real - but it will be a hard road to get there. That's part of the legacy we could potentially leave behind for the future flyfishers of the 21st century, who will undoubtedly have a much more internet-oriented lifestyle than we do today. The hard road is the one worth traveling!
RE:OS Systems Waders
OS System gear has been marketing their gear (specifically drysuits) for a very long time to fisheries folks. I know some people that have them out west and they hold up pretty good, so I guess this is another positive in their bank of consumer goodwill.
Nice idea with the link to their website.
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Juro - I've been using OS Systems for about three years now. They aren't breathable but with a pair of long underwear they're great in any weather.
I didn't think they sold waders anymore though. I thought they were concentrating on being a diving suit and kayak jacket manufacturer.
Too bad, but these things may never die anyway. Got mine for $75 on clearance.
OS Systems Waders
I have one pair of waders out of all I've owned that are going on their ninth season. I liked them so much I bought another pair, but the first one is still going strong. How hard have I beat on them? H-A-R-D. Not only have I beat on them myself, they have been worn by dozens of other people whom I've taken fishin' in Washington State and New England alike.
The only hole I've ever poked in them was from a barbed wire fence. My short legs couldn't quite get over. I literally patched it with a 1" by 1" pc of duct tape at my the first spring I bought them out west, and the patch is still there today.
They don't breathe, but for cooler seasons they are incredibly comfortable. Line them with microfleece and the condensation never bothers you.
The other characteristic that wins people over is the feet. They are molded out of a single pc of latex made of the same material that military and coast guard divers use. In fact OSS makes much of their goods. They have no seams and fit like socks beneath wading shoes.
OSS only makes stocking foot waders. In sandy areas people are often turned off by stocking foot waders because of filling of boots, but as someone who fishes as much as anyone and guides on-season; that's all I use. If you wear wrap-around velcro gaitors and soled scuba boots, you'll experience a new sense of comfort and freedom to walk miles of soft sand.
I should get something from these guys... I've converted a lot of happy people to using them on both coasts! They told me they were making a pair of breathables last year, but informed me that those plans were canceled this year. I'll keep trying.
The waders fold up into a very small nylon case (provided) and retail for around $150.
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I reccomend [font=arial]"Turkeys to Learn By, Volume One" from Cody calls. It has several tracks of recorded turkeys along with a discription of the call they are making. Most of the call companies have instructional videos on using calls. I have one from HS Strut "Mouth Calling 101" that is good. The calling is the easy part. As others said field time around turkeys is more valuble. And most of all you will need LOTS of paticence.
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Stubbs leads Reds past Cubs 6-5 in 11 innings
Reds manager taken to hospital for irregular heartbeat
CHICAGO - Drew Stubbs hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the 11th inning on Wednesday night and Cincinnati beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 hours after Reds manager Dusty Baker left the ballpark for chest X-rays.
Baker was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat and was expected to stay overnight in a Chicago hospital. Reds head trainer Paul Lessard said the 63-year-old manager would not be with the team today.
Brandon Phillips' lazy popup with two out in the 11th was misplayed by Cubs right fielder David DeJesus, allowing him to reach second. Stubbs then smoked a run-scoring single to left against Alberto Cabrera (0-1).
Logan Ondrusek (5-2) worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the 10th to earn the win. Jonathan Broxton earned his fourth save in six chances since joining Cincinnati in July.


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The Cedars of God (Arabic: أرز الربّ "Cedars of the Lord") are among the last survivors of the extensive forests of the Cedars of Lebanon that thrived across Mount Lebanon in ancient times. Their timber was exploited by the Assyrians, Babylonians and Persians as well as the Phoenicians. The wood was prized by Egyptians for shipbuilding; Solomon used them in the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Ottoman Empire also used the cedars in railway construction.
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Dr Yio-Wha Shau, VP and general director, BioMedical Technology and Research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)
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In an interview, Dr Yio-Wha Shau, vice president and general director of the BioMedical Technology and Research Laboratories at the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Hsinchu, Taiwan, tells BioSpectrum about the work ITRI is doing to aid Taiwanese companies as well as international companies interested in doing business in the region. ITRI's role is to come out with industry alliances and fill in the gaps. They form an alliance with the companies and suggest government support for them to speed up product development and bring in the regulatory party in the very beginning. ITRI transfers technology to the industries, because that is what it is required to do, research and develop technologies, and transfer to them to taiwanese companies or the industry.
Mr Shau, whose research interests vary from clinical biomechanics, diagnostic ultrasound hypersonic aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, thermal sciences and angiogenesis research, has over 10 patents in Taiwan and the US to his credit. He also serves as professor at the Institute of Applied Mechanics at National Taiwan University and forensic science consultant at the Ministry of Justice. Excerpts from the interview:
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Our function basically is as an incubator for advanced technology in biomedical application. We have a very strong linkage with Taiwanese physicians or most of hospitals and medical centers are ITRI's allies. So, we will link the scientist to the industry and help them come up with patents of their intellectual property. Most of the companies work with us under the support of the government (Ministry of Economic Affairs). But ITRI is not entirely funded by the government. We are also raise funds from contracts.
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While on sketching trip with Arthur Boyd near Echuca in northern Victoria, Williams came across this scene of a figure burning charcoal in the fading light. He completed an on-the-spot sketch of this evening scene which became the basis for this painting completed in his Melbourne studio.
The charcoal burnerreflects Williams's increasing interest in abstracting elements of the landscape. Here Williams's created angular forms with plumes of smoke that are then echoed in the curves of the white tent and the rounded shapes of the tree canopy. The vertical and horizontal lines in this work are not rigid but appear to tilt in slightly different directions, while diagonals of the fence-posts draw the eye inward. The work reflects Williams's keen interest in Cubist approaches to colour, geometry and structure, particularly in the work of Georges Braque, which he had seen in London in the 1950s.


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Precompiled headers with GCC 3.4. Microsoft is still ahead here, I think--even with precompiled headers and a well-designed header layout, GCC 3.4 build times are painfully slow compared to MSVC 6. (I'll know about MSVC.NET when port this new code over.)
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Worsening Of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) And Potential Risk Of Prostate Cancer
- Patients with BPH treated with androgens are at an increased risk of worsening of signs and symptoms of BPH. Monitor patients with BPH for worsening signs and symptoms.
- Patients treated with androgens may be at increased risk for prostate cancer. Evaluation of the patients for the presence of prostate cancer prior to initiating and during treatment with androgens is appropriate [see CONTRAINDICATIONS].
Potential For Secondary Exposure To Testosterone
Cases of secondary exposure resulting in virilization of children have been reported in postmarketing surveillance of testosterone gel products. Signs and symptoms have included enlargement of the penis or clitoris, development of pubic hair, increased erections and libido, aggressive behavior, and advanced bone age. In most cases, these signs and symptoms regressed with removal of the exposure to testosterone gel. In a few cases, however, enlarged genitalia did not fully return to age-appropriate normal size, and bone age remained modestly greater than chronological age. The risk of transfer was increased in some of these cases by not adhering to precautions for the appropriate use of the topical testosterone product. Children and women should avoid contact with unwashed or unclothed application sites in men using FORTESTA [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, Use In Specific Populations and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Inappropriate changes in genital size or development of pubic hair or libido in children, or changes in body hair distribution, significant increase in acne, or other signs of virilization in adult women should be brought to the attention of a physician and the possibility of secondary exposure to testosterone gel should also be brought to the attention of a physician. Testosterone gel should be promptly discontinued until the cause of virilization has been identified.
Increases in hematocrit, reflective of increases in red blood cell mass, may require lowering or discontinuation of testosterone. Check hematocrit prior to initiating treatment. It would also be appropriate to re-evaluate the hematocrit 3 to 6 months after starting treatment, and then annually. If hematocrit becomes elevated, stop therapy until hematocrit decreases to an acceptable concentration. An increase in red blood cell mass may increase the risk of thromboembolic events.
Venous Thromboembolism
There have been Postmarketing reports of venous thromboembolic events, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), in patients using testosterone products, such as FORTESTA. Evaluate patients who report symptoms of pain, edema, warmth and erythema in the lower extremity for DVT and those who present with acute shortness of breath for PE. If a venous thromboembolic event is suspected, discontinue treatment with FORTESTA and initiate appropriate workup and management.
Cardiovascular Risk
Long term clinical safety trials have not been conducted to assess the cardiovascular outcomes of testosterone replacement therapy in men. To date, epidemiologic studies and randomized controlled trials have been inconclusive for determining the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), such as non-fatal myocardial infarction, non-fatal stroke, and cardiovascular death, with the use of testosterone compared to non-use. Some studies, but not all, have reported an increased risk of MACE in association with use of testosterone replacement therapy in men. Patients should be informed of this possible risk when deciding whether to use or to continue to use FORTESTA.
Use In Women
Due to the lack of controlled evaluations in women and potential virilizing effects, FORTESTA is not indicated for use in women [see CONTRAINDICATIONS and Use In Specific Populations].
Potential For Adverse Effects On Spermatogenesis
With large doses of exogenous androgens, including FORTESTA, spermatogenesis may be suppressed through feedback inhibition of pituitary FSH which could possibly lead to adverse effects on semen parameters including sperm count.
Hepatic Adverse Effects
Prolonged use of high doses of orally active 17-alpha-alkyl androgens (e. g. methyltestosterone) has been associated with serious hepatic adverse effects (peliosis hepatis, hepatic neoplasms, cholestatic hepatitis and jaundice). Peliosis hepatis can be a life-threatening or fatal complication. Long-term therapy with testosterone enanthate has produced multiple hepatic adenomas. FORTESTA is not known to cause these adverse effects.
Androgens, including FORTESTA, may promote retention of sodium and water. Edema, with or without congestive heart failure, may be a serious complication in patients with pre-existing cardiac, renal, or hepatic disease [see ADVERSE REACTIONS].
Gynecomastia may develop and persist in patients being treated with androgens, including FORTESTA, for hypogonadism.
Sleep Apnea
The treatment of hypogonadal men with testosterone may potentiate sleep apnea in some patients, especially those with risk factors such as obesity or chronic lung diseases.
Changes in serum lipid profile may require dose adjustment or discontinuation of testosterone therapy.
Androgens, including FORTESTA, should be used with caution in cancer patients at risk of hypercalcemia (and associated hypercalciuria). Regular monitoring of serum calcium concentrations is recommended in these patients.
Decreased Thyroxine-binding globulin
Androgens, including FORTESTA, may decrease concentrations of thyroxin-binding globulins, resulting in decreased total T4 serum concentrations and increased resin uptake of T3 and T4.Free thyroid hormone concentrations remain unchanged, however, and there is no clinical evidence of thyroid dysfunction.
Alcohol based products, including FORTESTA, are flammable; therefore, patients should be advised to avoid smoking, fire or flame until the FORTESTA gel has dried.
Patient Counseling Information
See FDA-approved Medication Guide.
Patients should be informed of the following information:
Use In Men With Known Or Suspected Prostate Or Breast Cancer
Men with known or suspected prostate or breast cancer should not use FORTESTA [see CONTRAINDICATIONS and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
Potential For Secondary Exposure To Testosterone And Steps To Prevent Secondary Exposure
Secondary exposure to testosterone in children and women can occur with the use of testosterone gel in men. Cases of secondary exposure to testosterone in children have been reported.
Physicians should advise patients of the reported signs and symptoms of secondary exposure which may include the following:
- In children; unexpected sexual development including inappropriate enlargement of the penis or clitoris, premature development of pubic hair, increased erections, and aggressive behavior.
- In women; changes in hair distribution, increase in acne, or other signs of testosterone effects.
- The possibility of secondary exposure to FORTESTA should be brought to the attention of a healthcare provider.
- FORTESTA should be promptly discontinued until the cause of virilization is identified.
Strict adherence to the following precautions is advised to minimize the potential for secondary exposure to testosterone from FORTESTA in men [see Medication Guide]:
- Children and women should avoid contact with unwashed or unclothed application site(s) of men using FORTESTA.
- Patients using FORTESTA should apply the product as
directed and strictly adhere to the following:
- Wash hands with soap and water after application.
- Cover the application site(s) with clothing after the gel has dried.
- Wash the application site(s) thoroughly with soap and water prior to any situation where skin-toskin contact of the application site with another person is anticipated.
- In the event that unwashed or unclothed skin to which FORTESTA has been applied comes in contact with the skin of another person, the general area of contact on the other person should be washed with soap and water as soon as possible [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Potential Adverse Reactions With Androgens
- Patients should be informed that treatment with androgens may lead to adverse reactions which include:
- Changes in urinary habits such as increased urination at night, trouble starting your urine stream, passing urine many times during the day, having an urge that you have to go to the bathroom right away, having a urine accident, being unable to pass urine and weak urine flow.
- Breathing disturbances, including those associated with sleep, or excessive daytime sleepiness.
- Too frequent or persistent erections of the penis.
- Nausea, vomiting, changes in skin color, or ankle swelling.
Patients Should Be Advised Of The Following Instructions For Use
- Read the Medication Guide before starting FORTESTA therapy and reread it each time the prescription is renewed.
- FORTESTA should be applied and used appropriately to maximize the benefits and to minimize the risk of secondary exposure in children and women.
- Keep FORTESTA out of the reach of children.
- FORTESTA is an alcohol based product and is flammable; therefore avoid fire, flame or smoking until the gel has dried.
- It is important to adhere to all recommended monitoring.
- Report any changes in their state of health, such as changes in urinary habits, breathing, sleep, and mood.
- FORTESTA is prescribed to meet the patient's specific needs, therefore, the patient should never share FORTESTA with anyone.
- Wait 2 hours before swimming or washing following application of FORTESTA. This will ensure that the greatest amount of FORTESTA is absorbed into their system.
Nonclinical Toxicology
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment Of Fertility
Testosterone has been tested by subcutaneous injection and implantation in mice and rats. In mice, implant induced cervical-uterine tumors metastasized in some cases. There is suggestive evidence that injection of testosterone into some strains of female mice increases their susceptibility to hepatoma. Testosterone is also known to increase the number of tumors and decrease the degree of differentiation of chemically induced carcinomas of the liver in rats. Testosterone was negative in the in vitro Ames and in the in vivo mouse micronucleus assays. The administration of exogenous testosterone has been reported to suppress spermatogenesis in the rat, dog and non-human primates, which was reversible on cessation of the treatment.
Use In Specific Populations
Pregnancy Category X [see CONTRAINDICATIONS].
FORTESTA is contraindicated during pregnancy or in women who may become pregnant. Testosterone is teratogenic and may cause fetal harm. Exposure of a female fetus to androgens may result in varying degrees of virilization. If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be made aware of the potential hazard to the fetus.
Nursing Mothers
Although it is not known how much testosterone transfers into human milk, FORTESTA is contraindicated in nursing women because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants. Testosterone and other androgens may adversely affect lactation [see CONTRAINDICATIONS].
Pediatric Use
The safety and efficacy of FORTESTA in pediatric patients < 18 years old has not been established. Improper use may result in acceleration of bone age and premature closure of epiphyses.
Geriatric Use
There have not been sufficient numbers of geriatric patients involved in controlled clinical studies utilizing FORTESTA to determine whether efficacy in those over 65 years of age differs from younger subjects. Of the 149 patients enrolled in the pivotal clinical study utilizing FORTESTA, 20 were over 65 years of age. Additionally, there are insufficient long-term safety data in geriatric patients to assess the potential risks of cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer.
Geriatric patients treated with androgens may also be at risk for worsening of signs and symptoms of BPH.
Renal Impairment
No studies were conducted in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
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Shaw earns California Water Environment Association's 'Facility of the Year' 2010 award
March 4, 2011,
Dalton, Ga. - The California Water Environment Association (CWEA) has named Shaw Industries Group Inc.'s Santa Fe Springs, Calif., plant the "Facility of the Year" in honor of the flooring company's innovative wastewater and storm-water management, air quality and waste management conservation efforts.
Shaw accepted the honor on Feb. 28 at the CWEA's 38th annual P3S Training Conference & Exhibition.
The facility diverts residual waste from landfills by sending it to a waste-to-energy facility in the City of Commerce for energy recovery. Its other environmentally-conscious practices include recycling 100% of carpet production waste, including carpet, lint, floor sweepings and yarn, into pre-consumer recycled content and minimizing air emissions through the use of low NOx burners on two ship-scale boilers.
"As a local manufacturer, it was important to Shaw to implement environmentally responsible practices, especially those that drastically conserve water at the facility, being that the Colorado River - which provides water for our county - has remained in a drought for the past 11 years," said Bill Woyshner, Shaw's Tuftex Divisional Environmental/Safety Manager.
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I got rid of my Grandma's 2 yr old bleeding heart Tetra a few weeks ago, after he killed my beautiful show quality shubunkin, Ducky (and several other fish throughout the 2 yrs). Since Ducky died Petri has been having more issues with her blindness (he seemed to guide her, it was cool) so im planning for when she dies.
Stock when Petri dies or i can find a special needs home for a blind goldfish will be (ones with * i already currently have):
*3 - Julii Cories
3 - Panda Cories
3 - Bandit Cories
*1 - Upside-Down Catfish
**Those guys all school together, im surprised the upside down catfish has been joining, but he does. :)**
*10 - assorted mollies
*1 - clown pleco
I might even up the cories to 5 each. Now my new centerpiece fish i want is a Bolivian ram, thats what Grandma likes and from my research so far it seems like everything would do great in my tank at about 75 degrees and since i only want one ram there would be no issues with aggression. Im also seeing that the Ram will eat the molly fry, which i want that to happen.
Are there any issues with this stocking that im not finding? Its a 75 gal with and AC110 and an AC50, lightly planted, heavily filled with hiding spots with still alot of open space.10gal Betta Tank - Skye the crowntail and Squiggles the deformed albino cory
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IMO 3 is nowhere near enough for a school of cories. I would say 6 is the absolute minimum and 8+ is preferable. Why wouldn't you just stick to one species of cory instead of trying to cram 3 species in? Different species of cory don't school together unless they are feeling insecure and nervous.
Upsidedown Catfish (if you have the true species) are also schooling fish are need a group of their own. If he's been following your cories around he's obviously nervous and is seeking the security of a school. He would be much much happier if you got him a school of his own.
No problem with the Clown Pleco, although do note that they need driftwood in their diet.
Also, all of the fish you have mentioned apart from the mollies are bottom-dwelling fish. You should balance out your stocking with a school of upper-mid dwelling fish like Harlequin Rasbora or Cardinal Tetras. They are dozens of species which would work.
And just thought I'd add that the reason your Bleeding Heart was being so aggressive was probably because it was kept on its own. Some schooling fish have a tendancy to turn into terrors and turn on their tankmates when they are not kept in schools -- Tiger Barbs, Serpaes, Black Skirts and Bleeding Hearts are all prime examples. If she had been kept in a group she would have very likely left the rest of your fish alone.
The bleeding heart was originally in a school, but he decided to murder all of his friends and then pick off others as well. His behavior is what caused me to not give him a new school. Then after 2 years i couldnt take it anymore and finally gave to a small fish store. Hopefully they find him a nice place and maybe he will stop being mean :)
Okay, so say i get rid of my upside down cat as well, and IME cories have schooled together but not in tight nervous school, just in a casual chillin' school as long as they are same size and shape and i cant stand repetitiveness so i like getting different patterns. I worked hard to find the correct size and shape ones all in one trustworthy place. I have 2 pieces of driftwood for Panic the clown pleco, he does indeed love his wood. If i filled top with some black neons would that be better? Maybe 10-15 of them with my mollies should look good right? Or maybe 10 black neons and 10 bloodfins, because i really like those two together, idk why.
Is it normal for mollies to school? I cant find that anywhere online, but 70% of the time at least i find all 6 of my current mollies together or at least within the same general area as eachother.
So are bolivian rams bottom dwellers too or are they bottom to mid? I have plenty of space that if they are bottom dwellers Panic makes his own burrows in tiny spaces, the cories like the ship and the ram would have the whole fake log, planted area under stick, the bleeding heart's old hideout, or the space behind giant plant behind ship.
Side question: What kind of fish is the one in your avatar? I think ive seen that in my fish store too, is that one nice, or is that a more aggressive cichlid for cichlid only tanks?10gal Betta Tank - Skye the crowntail and Squiggles the deformed albino cory
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Rams are bottom dwellers that will occasionally go into other area's of the tank, and they will decide where they want to be regardless of your plans. If they decide they want the corys ship they will take it, and the corys would appreciate more of their own kind to help deal with the stress.When I go fishing I just throw sharp rocks in the water and wait for the dead fish to float to the top... Kingfisher
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I think my fish is adjusting well to the four gallon, He's laying on his side attempting to go to sleep on the bottom of the gravel.
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Ameliaas avatar fish is a krib. I almost bought one the other day actually. I believe they reach 4 " and are cichlids. I remember ameilia saying they were a little aggressive, I believe she rehomed hers.
Yep, Lady Godiva. My Kribs got on well with bigger fish like swords and my gourami but they chased and nipped my Harlequin Rasbora and my cories. Altho I hear some people keep them in community set ups, I wouldn't recommend it. Bolivian Rams are bottom-dwellers and as Mommy mentioned, they may very well evict the cories from their prefered cave.
I stand by what I said earlier -- stick to one cory species. They will be much happier. You not liking "repetitiveness" is basically you being selfish and putting your own wishes before the needs of the fish. If you rehomed the Upsidedown cat you could maybe have 2 schools of cories, 6-8 or so each (I assume this is a 4-foot tank?)
I worked hard to find the correct size and shape
Well then it would be quite some time before i get more cories and i would only have 3 for who knows how long, as the store i got the juliis from hasnt been able to contact their fish provider for quite some time and i had bought the last 3 fish in store expecting them to be fine to mix with others from my other favorite bigger store that has everything except the juliis (they only carry trilineatus, not julii) and the bronze and albinos lately. :(10gal Betta Tank - Skye the crowntail and Squiggles the deformed albino cory
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So you're certain your cories are TRUE Juliis? Because like 95% of cories which are sold as julii cories are actually C. trilineatus, the False Julii / Three-Lined Cory.
TRUE Juliis have spots all over them and the black spot on the top fin is smaller. http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog...species_id=378
FALSE Juliis have reticulated squiggles all over them and a bigger black spot.
Otherwise, have you tried LiveAquaria or Aquabid?
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Like the others said you should definitely stick to 1 species of cory cat, that way they school and look so much better and more natural, i have 8 albino corys and just watching them follow each other about is just awesome.. such an active fish weather its day or night :) if you need them in a hurry, you should maybe try on the internet there are plenty of respectable fish breeders/importers that can have your fish at your house the next day :) good luck :)


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Posted 11 August 2008 - 06:05 PM
Creating a coaster album:
6-7 4"x4" coasters (I purchased mine online, but you might be able to sweet talk your local waitress! )
Binding tool and wire binding OR Hole punch and metal rings
Mod Podge (I used Matte)
Spray Sealer (I used Krylon Low Odor Clear Matte from JoAnne's)
Paper – cardstock (or photopaper, which I have not tried)
Sanding block or sandpaper
1. In your software, create a new document sized at 7.5x7.5 inches, with a white background.
2. Add a layout to your document. Resize the layout to 3.5"x3.5" (an easy way to do this is to turn on your grids and use snap to grid)
3. Move the layout to the upper left corner of the page.
4. Repeat steps 2-3, placing a layout in each corner of your document. It should look like the sample at the bottom of this post (with layouts instead of blank squares). Print the page.
5. Repeat for additional pages.
6. For the Front and Back Covers, create two 4"x4" pages/layouts and print. (I kept mine simple using a pretty paper from the Refresh Collection and put Sages' name on with an alpha.)
7. Trim the layouts, leaving a ¼" white border around each layout.
8. Spray each page with 2-3 thin coats of sealer (when using cardstock, Mod Podge will make the ink bleed if you skip this step. For photo paper, you might be able to skip this, but I have not tested it.)
9. Adhere one layout to the coaster using Mod Podge or glue stick. Trim off the extra at the rounded corners. Repeat for the opposite side of the coaster (make sure your second layout is facing the right way )
10. Sand the edges and corners of the paper until it makes a nice transition to the coaster (i.e. no paper hanging over the edge).
11. Repeat steps 8-9 for each page of the book.
12. Seal each page with 3-4 thin coats of Mod Podge, letting dry between coats.
I did this book with HP Presentation Paper (which is 32lb paper, my 'regular' paper is 20lb and my cardstock is 110lb) and was able to get NEARLY all of the wrinkles out after Mod Podge. Using cardstock seems to alleviate the wrinkling, but on my printer, it sacrifices some of the color.
If your papers wrinkle up when doing the Mod Podge layers…don't panic! Once they start to dry, they pretty much flatten out. When they are dry to the touch, smooth them out the best you can and place some weight on them (i.e. a ream of paper or something) before doing the next coat.
To get thin coats of Mod Podge, I have had good luck dipping my paint brush in water, removing the excess by scraping on the edge of the water container, then dipping the brush in the Mod Podge. This thins the Mod Podge down some. (You can also leave your brush right in the water between coats…saves on cleaning up as much!!)
Don't forget to consider where your binding/holes will be when choosing your layouts and which side of the page they will be on.
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What great, detailed instructions! Thanks for sharing!!!
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Thank you for sharing this great idea (and with instructions too !!!)
I will have to try that.
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do I need one? LOL
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One question, where did you get the binder thingy? How much was it? how often do you use it?
do I need one? LOL
The 'Binder-thingy' is called a Bind-it-all. They cost about $60. I bought mine on-line, but did see them at my local Hobby Lobby recently (great item for the 40% off coupons they love to put out!) It is v 1.0
Bind-it-all has also come out with v 2.0 - the main benefit (for me) being that they have increased the opening 35% for binding thicker things. I have reached the max on mine with a couple projects and left slight marks in the papers. The cost of the new one is about $75
Do you NEED one? Not necessarily. For this project, you could use a good ol' fashioned single hole punch and 1-3 'ring/s' (the kind that has a hinge and opens up? I am at a loss for the 'technical' term).
I have used mine to make five projects so far - have had it for a couple of months.
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I know this is an "old" thread, but I am really glad that I looked. I have planned one of these for long time, as an artist book. We took our son and new DIL out for dinner at Outback and they just threw 8 of these beauties (square coasters) onto the table. I snatched them all up! They consider it advertising. Well, not for long with me, but yes, they can write off the cost of them. Just thought that if anyone was wanting a source, maybe your Outback will volunteer a few for you! haha!
Thanks for reviving this thread... It's a fun idea worth looking at anew!
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In a medium bowl, mash the bread and milk together until a smooth paste forms, then gently knead in the meat; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin, tomatoes, nectar, and lime juice; set aside.
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