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Saving the Bay through education, advocacy, litigation, and restoration.
Sunrise over Tangier Island. Photo by Deb Snelson
By John Page WilliamsPublished in the Winter 2011 issue of Save The Bay magazine
LAND AREA: 0.2 square miles
ELEVATION: 3 feet
POPULATION: 654 (U.S. Census, 2009)
TRANSPORTATION: The only way to get to Tangier Island is by boat or by small airplane.
RESOURCES: Tangier History Museum; Tangier Island Guide; Eastern Shore Tourism Commission
LITTLE KNOWN FACT: Tangier Island is the biggest sports town in America, per capita. (Virginia Tourism Authority)
"Someday, I'd like to visit Tangier Island." We Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) staffers hear that sentiment frequently as we travel around the Chesapeake. A decade into the twenty-first century, people are still fascinated by the concept of a Virginia town with modern facilities and conveniences on an offshore island, accessible only by boat or airplane. Indeed, the students at the island's excellent K-12 school are just as computer-savvy as folks on the Eastern Shore's mainland, and most of its watermen depend on high-tech marine electronics to navigate the Bay safely and harvest a living from it.
Tangier increasingly welcomes visitors who come to understand and appreciate both the richness and the challenges of life on an island in the midst of a busy world. Those challenges are all too real, as it becomes increasingly difficult to make a living from the Bay, and in turn to provide services like college-preparatory education, modern health-care services, and enhanced wastewater treatment. The island's cultural richness, however, is very much alive in the people, the restaurants and shops, and the community's new Tangier History Museum and Interpretive Cultural Center. The beaches, marshes, and waters around the island still provide fascinating Bay adventures for sailors, paddlers, birders, and anglers, with island businesses catering to each.
CBF has been an integral element in the Tangier community since our late trustee, Randy Klinefelter, donated his beloved Port Isobel Island to us in the late 1980s, to be used as a residential center for environmental education. Port Isobel lies at the entrance to Tangier's eastern channel, a ten-mile run from Crisfield, just over the Maryland line to the northeast. Twenty years and ten thousand field trip participants later, half of the six Port Isobel staff members are island natives, and CBF is very much a part of the Tangier community.
Lonnie Moore, CBF's Fleet Senior Manager, was one of Tangier's most successful watermen before joining the CBF staff in 1990. In a recent conversation, he expressed what the island and its people mean to him.
"Tangier is a very special place, and we're always glad to share it with the students and adults who visit Port Isobel. As a native Tangierman, I have a hard time speaking objectively about this group of low, marshy islands and the town they sustain. For me, there's no other place to live. We're out here, in the middle of the Chesapeake, in the center of everything that goes on in the Bay. It's a wondrous natural place, and it's the highlight of Chesapeake commercial fishing, what we call 'the water business.'
"And Tangier, the town and the island. To me, it's family, friends, community, school, church, and the watermen's culture, all rolled into one. We pride ourselves on being self-reliant, but even as we are proud to stand on our own two feet, we know that what make us strong are the community and the church that form the foundation we stand on. We take great pride in the fact that most of the teachers at our Tangier Combined School (K-12) are either Tangier natives, like my daughter, Loni-Renee, or married to natives.
"Children here grow up with firm parental guidelines, but they're free to go anywhere on the island. Where else could my wife, Carol, send our four-year-old granddaughter, Alona, off to the grocery store with her wagon, to pick up bread and milk? Where else can a six-year-old boy who has learned to swim have his own poling skiff and be allowed to explore all day long in the summertime? And where else can that boy have such a spread of creeks, marsh guts, and beaches to explore?
"That's how I grew up. My father, who served as Tangier's postmaster, taught me to crab and fish, with both nets and hook-and-line. When I turned eight, I began crab potting with an uncle. I've loved working the water ever since, and for all of the crabs I've caught over the years, I'd still rather eat a dozen of them than a steak.
"For fifteen years after finishing high school, I crab-potted in the warm weather and crab-dredged in the winter, working all over Virginia's Bay. I worried, though, about how many crabs we were catching, because I saw two disturbing trends. Even though we were catching a lot, we had to work harder for them every year. That was a sure danger signal that the Bay's crab stocks were falling. At the same time, I saw Tangier's population decline, from around 950 to 500 today. In the past few years, over 50 percent of our watermen have left the water business to work on tugboats.
"That concern was the reason why, when CBF came to Port Isobel, I applied for a job as a Captain. It's amazing to look back now and realize that I've been with CBF for twenty years. I've missed working the water myself, but I learned quickly that I enjoy teaching school students, and because I live here, I'm still part of the waterman's culture. Today, I spend my days looking after CBF's fleet of workboats; last fall saw a steady stream of Coast Guard vessel inspections. Some day when I retire from CBF, I'll start crabbing again commercially, though I hope I won't have to work as hard at it then as I did when I was fresh out of school.
"One part of the CBF job that has not been easy, especially when the crab stocks were falling, has been being a shock absorber between the Tangier watermen and CBF about crabbing regulations. I've always understood that CBF has to act in the Bay's best interests, and that the Bay's best interests are best for the watermen too, over the long haul. I've also known that what CBF is doing to restore the Bay's water quality is even more important for crabs in the long term than the regulations. But I've always looked out for the immediate needs of watermen who have families to feed and bills to pay. It's a tricky balance, and some of the men here will never change their old-time opinion that they have the right of 'free plunder.' Thankfully, the regulations that Virginia and Maryland put in place in 2008 seem to have helped our crabs come back, and many watermen are learning how to make a good living without overharvesting.
"More and more, I see Tangier's people realizing that CBF is a positive new force in our community. CBF has invested in Tangier in many ways, including hiring islanders like me, working with others on new ways to bring income to the community, and contributing to our community's new health center. Most folks enjoy the young educators that CBF hires to work at Port Isobel, and we always enjoy sharing time with visitors who are genuinely interested in learning more about the island, us, and our culture. Whether you're on a CBF trip to Port Isobel, exploring the Bay in your own boat, or riding one of the tour boats from Crisfield, Onancock, or Reedville, come visit us. We're proud of our town, and our island."
What better invitation could a prospective visitor to Tangier receive? For more information on Tangier, start by visiting the town's comprehensive, informative web site.
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Visitor Parking
One-day Visitor Parking, Weekdays
Visitors coming to campus on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. may park in Lot 21, near Jadwin Gym, or the visitor parking area in Lot 23, near the West Garage.
Visitors to the undergraduate or graduate admission office may park in Lot 23, which is located near the south end of campus, or in Lot 21, near Jadwin Gym. A free campus shuttle, TigerTransit, operates frequently from Lot 23 during weekdays from early morning to early evening.
If you are planning to visit for more than one day, you will need to obtain a permit from the Transportation & Parking Services, in the New South building, floor A, across from West Garage.
Campus Parking for Evening Events & on Weekends
From 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. on weekdays and from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, visitors may park in most of the University's numbered parking lots, including Lot 21 and West Garage. Lot 10, on Williams Street, is recommended for events starting after 5 p.m. at the University Chapel, Prospect House and Murray-Dodge Theater. See the visitor parking map (.pdf). Additionally, Lots 6, 8, 9, 11 and 18 are not open to the public at any hour.
Overnight parking in any lot for visitors is prohibited, unless visitors have special permits issued by
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Proceed to the access kiosk on Elm Drive for permission to drop off or pick up a passenger at locations on the main campus. On weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., parking for visitors with handicapped placards or license plates is available only in the designated spaces in West Garage. Frequent visitors who use these spaces must obtain a permit from the Transportation & Parking Services.
The University's accessibility map (.pdf) shows accessible parking areas, walkways and buildings.
Municipal Parking in Princeton
Three municipal parking garages that charge a fee are located on Chambers, Hulfish and Spring streets in downtown Princeton. More municipal parking details are available online.
Metered parking on Princeton streets is limited to one or two hours in most cases and operates from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday. There are some streets with longer-term parking meters that are within easy walking distance from campus. Parking regulations are strictly enforced.
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Labyrinthitis is irritation and swelling of the inner ear. It can cause vertigo and hearing loss.
Bacterial labyrinthitis; Serous labyrinthitis; Neuronitis - vestibular; Vestibular neuronitis; Viral neurolabyrinthitis; Vestibular neuritis; Labyrinthitis-vertigo: Labyrinthitis-dizziness
Labyrinthitis is usually caused by a virus and sometimes by bacteria. Having a cold or flu can trigger the condition. Less often, an ear infection may lead to labyrinthitis. Other causes include allergies or certain drugs that are bad for the inner ear.
Your inner ear is important for both hearing and balance. When you have labyrinthitis, the parts of your inner ear become irritated and swollen. This can make you lose your balance and cause hearing loss.
These factors raise your risk for labyrinthitis:
Your doctor may give you a physical exam. You may also have tests of your nervous system (neurological exam).
Tests can rule out other causes of your symptoms. These may include:
Labyrinthitis usually goes away within a few weeks. Treatment can help reduce vertigo and other symptoms. Medicines that may help include:
Doing these things can help you manage vertigo:
You should avoid the following for 1 week after symptoms disappear:
A sudden dizzy spell during these activities can be dangerous.
Rarely, hearing loss may be permanent.
Call your health care provider if:
Call 911 or your local emergency number if you have any of the following severe symptoms:
There is no known way to prevent labyrinthitis.
Polensek SH. Labyrinthitis. In: Ferri FF, ed. Ferri's Clinical Advisor. 1st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2010.
Post RE, Dickerson LM. Dizziness: a diagnostic approach. Am Fam Physician. 2010;82:361-369.
Crane BT, Schessel DA, Nedzelski J, Minor LB. Peripheral vestibular disorders. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2010:chap 1
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Côte d'Ivoire: Insecurity and population movements complicate aid delivery
The unpredictable security situation in western Cote d'Ivoire and its economic capital, Abidjan, is frustrating the delivery of humanitarian assistance and keeping scores of would-be returnees from heading home.
According to Amnesty International, half a million people remain displaced by the violence that followed the presidential polls held in late 2010. The latest OCHA Situation Report said they were hesitant to head home due to "insecurity, intimidation and the uncertainty of receiving assistance."
Some Internally Displaced People (IDPs) were venturing back despite the risks, a trend that was likely to continue until the end of August. "This anticipated return will need to be accompanied by an appropriate response," the report noted.
The delivery of food, water and health, hygiene, and sanitation services was increasingly urgent but the back and forth movement of IDPs, who engage in "go and see" visits to assess the potential for safe return, made planning and delivery of aid more and more complicated.
The OCHA report said the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire is planning to deploy military personnel in the affected areas to bolster security. Eight military camps are planned for the Ivorian-Liberian border.
Despite a recent US$6 million allocation from the OCHA-managed Central Emergency Relief Fund, funding for the crisis remains dangerously low. As of 28 July, the Emergency Humanitarian Action Plan for Côte d'Ivoire and neighbouring countries affected by the crisis was funded at 23 percent with $55 million contributed against the $235 million required.
For more details on the humanitarian needs, the ongoing response and funding requirements for the emergency in Côte d'Ivoire click here.


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To Monique Chyba, math is a beautiful thing. So much, in fact, that the UH Mānoa mathematics associate professor has organized events such as "An Afternoon of Beautiful Mathematics" and "Be a Scientist Tonight" at the Campus Center and local K-12 schools for the past two years, fostering the interests and talents of math- and science-loving youth throughout the community. Attendees explore mentor-run discovery stations designed and run by women graduate students and undergrads, and supervised by UH Mānoa faculty members like Chyba, in the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The stations, whose topics include robotics and space exploration, encourage the solving of hands-on math and engineering problems.
Now Chyba is one of the prime organizers of SUPER-M, an acronym for School and University Partnerships for Educational Renewal in Mathematics. Funded in 2009 by the prestigious National Science Foundation, the $2.8 million grant allows Super-M Graduate Teaching Fellows from the UH Mānoa Department of Mathematics to work one-on-one with state Department of Education teachers in grades K-12. The partnership's goal: to bring top-notch math expertise into the public schools, and make high-level mathematical concepts accessible on O'ahu and the neighbor islands.
SUPER-M has already made its way to Moloka'i—with one Fellow commuting on a weekly basis to work with the local schools on the Friendly Isle. And, for the second year in a row, SUPER-M hosted Moloka'i Math Day on February 26, 2011. Approximately 250 residents packed the Mitchell Pauole Center in Kaunakakai for the opportunity to tinker with robots, make and play with paper airplanes, create and decipher codes, have fun with gears, play with a deck of cards to build their math skills, and learn about polyhedrons and much more.
Through this intense partnership with Moloka'i schools, teachers benefit from having the unique opportunity to focus on specific math content and frame their teaching within a greater trajectory. The program leaves students with a renewed interest in math and science, and gifts the instructor with new teaching resources. And the efforts of SUPER-M even have a positive impact on UH Mānoa students.
For example, about 30 Math 100 students visited Lanikai Elementary on March 4, where they designed and ran discovery stations such as Break a Code (cryptography), Role a Dice (probability), Build a Tower, and Beet per Minute for 200 children and family members who attended the school's science night. While Math 100 has the reputation of being a notoriously difficult class for undergraduates, the UH Mānoa students thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to look at math in a more engaging way by designing the stations and mentoring younger kids. It was, in Chyba's eyes for one, a beautiful thing.
To track the SUPER-M and other outreach programs from the Department of Mathematics, visit http://www.math.hawaii.edu/SUPERM.
For more information, contact Monique Chyba at (808) 956-8464 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Top photo: SUPER-M Fellow Austin Anderson and Native Hawaiian Science & Engineering Mentorship Program Fellow Amber Imai lead one of the various discover stations, "Airplanes and Brains," at the 2010 Moloka'i Math Day.


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PlayaZ N1
If the Playaz N1 were designed with reasonable amount of bass and they could be the steal of the century. In reality I can recommend them for EQ-friendly folks only - stay away if your source does not have a good, user customizable EQ.
Westone 3 True-Fit Earphones
" I don't like to buy headphones solely based on people's recommendations without auditioning them first, but the reality is, you often have to because you just don't have the opportunity to audition exactly the models you are interested in due to where you live. The Westone 3 is one such case where I had to rely on internet reviews, and I regret the purchase. The problem with trusting online..." --Lunatique
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By Shaun Hatton - October 29th, 2009
Nintendo DSi LL
Say hello to the Nintendo DSi LL, the next version of the Nintendo DSi. It'll go on sale November 21, 2009 in Japan for 20,000 yen (roughly $220 USD/CDN). Though it's hard to tell from this photo, the DSi LL has significantly larger dual screens and comes with a larger, more ergonomic stylus. The target market for this updated system appears to be the elderly, or anyone else that would have trouble with the screen size of the current DSi.
Though Nintendo hasn't mentioned any details of a possible North American release, it seems likely since Europe is apparently getting the system early next year.
While the DSi LL is much bigger than any previous DS system, I'd still love to try it. The screen resolution might be the same but I don't believe the games would suffer too much due to what is, in layman's terms, screen magnification. In fact, some older games might look really cool with bigger pixels. To speculate, I think this might be Nintendo's attempt at testing the market before unveiling an even larger portable device along the lines of a netbook computer. Think about it! Little big screen gaming on the go would be amazing.
One thing I'm wondering about, however, is whether this larger form factor means Nintendo could conceivably fit the Game Boy Advance cartridge slot into the system's design. It was present in both the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo DS Lite but was removed from the DSi. Furthermore, I wouldn't mind seeing upgraded cameras on the device, as the DSi's camera is really only useful in very bright lighting.
All speculation aside, I don't believe it could be argued that you can seriously crush a toe if you were to drop the DSi LL on your foot.


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A tangy teriyaki sauce coats sirloin and shrimp for a special-occasion appetizer made on the grill.
Assemble these kabobs several hours ahead; cover and refrigerate them until you are ready to grill.
These flavorful kabobs would be delicious served with a spicy peanut sauce.
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How long has it been since any of ya'll actually looked at the "rules" on RTF? Just happened to notice the link to them at the bottom of the page:
"By agreeing to these rules, you warrant that you will not post any messages that are obscene, vulgar, sexually-oriented, hateful, threatening, or otherwise violative of any laws."
It is a miracle that any of us who post on POTUS are still around, don't you think? I have to say that if we couldn't post sexually oriented material it wouldn't be worth visiting.


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HIV/AIDS has been unlike any other public health issue of our time. The epidemic began in a cloud a fear because, at first, no one knew how it was spread. When it became clear that HIV was infectious, and that it was potentially fatal, there was no treatment. This led to widespread stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS.
In response, public health officials worked tirelessly to provide the general public with accurate information about how HIV was, and was not, transmitted, and how people could protect themselves. Public health officials realized that the stigma attached to HIV/AIDS was getting in the way of testing and prevention efforts and keeping people from getting healthcare.
Despite the best efforts of public health officials, medical professionals, HIV/AIDS advocates, and people living with HIV/AIDS, HIV-related discrimination continued. People living with HIV/AIDS—and even some people who were merely rumored to have HIV—were fired from their jobs, evicted from their homes, and denied access to medical care and social services based on their HIV status.
After years of widespread discrimination, Congress passed a series of Federal laws to protect people living with HIV/AIDS from discrimination based on their HIV status and to give them the same legal protections as any other person with a medical disability.
One of the first legal protections was the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It expanded the reach of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and made discrimination on the basis of disability unlawful. In the first Supreme Court case involving HIV/AIDS discrimination (Bragdon v. Abbot), the Court ruled that Congress intended HIV infection to be included as a disability under the ADA. HIV infection has been found to meet the definition of disability under Federal and state laws protecting the disabled from all forms of discrimination. For more information on the ADA and how it may affect you, see CDC's Business Responds to AIDS and Labor Responds to AIDS: HIV & the Law—ADA.
A few years later, Congress enacted another important legal protection, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). HIPAA is designed to protect the privacy of patients' medical records and other health information. It also provides patients with access to their medical records and with significant control over how their personal health information is used and disclosed. HIPAA has proven to be very effective in preventing discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS by preventing others from knowing their HIV status.
People with HIV/AIDS who believe that their health information privacy rights have been violated may be eligible to file a complaint. For information about your privacy protections, see the Office for Civil Rights' Health Information Privacy.
Fact Sheets & Print Materials
- Office for Civil Rights - Fact Sheet: Your Rights as a Person with HIV Infection or AIDS
- Office for Civil Rights - Your Rights Under Section 504 and the Americans With Disabilities Act
- Office for Civil Rights - Your Health Information and Privacy Rights
- Office for Civil Rights - Privacy and Your Health Information
- Office for Civil Rights - Health Information Privacy Complaint Form Package
En Español
- Office for Civil Rights - Información sobre su salud: Derecho a la confidencialidad
- Office for Civil Rights - Queja Por Violación a La Privacidad de la Información Médica
Related Topics on AIDS.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibit housing discrimination?
Housing discrimination is not covered by the ADA. However, the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, which is primarily enforced by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), prohibits housing discrimination against people with disabilities, including those living with HIV/AIDS. For more information, see HUD's Housing Discrimination Complaints.
Can my insurance company drop me now that I have been diagnosed with HIV?
There are no simple answers to that question. You do have some protections. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) helps people with HIV/AIDS get and keep their health insurance. HIPAA provides several protections important to people with HIV/AIDS:
- It limits (but doesn't eliminate) the ability of insurance companies to exclude you from coverage if you have a pre-existing condition.
- If you have a family member who has had health problems in the past, or is having them now, HIPAA keeps group health plans from denying you coverage or charging additional fees for coverage because of your family member's health.
- It guarantees certain small business employers (and certain individuals who lose job-related coverage) the right to purchase individual health insurance.
- HIPAA guarantees, in most cases, that employers or individuals who purchase health insurance can renew the coverage, regardless of any health conditions of individuals covered under the insurance policy.
Regardless of your health status, it's important to understand your health insurance so that, if you get sick, you know what to expect.
For more information, see CDC's HIV and the Law: HIPAA.
Additional Resources
- Office for Civil Rights - How to File a Civil Rights Complaint
- DOJ - Fighting Discrimination Against People with HIV/AIDS
- DOJ - Filing an HIV/AIDS Discrimination Complaint
- DOJ - Protecting the Rights of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
- Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) - The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program: Policy Notices
HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau administers the Ryan White Program, which provides healthcare for low-income people with HIV disease through grants to state and local service providers. HRSA grantees deliver care to over half a million people who are living with HIV/AIDS each year.
- Office for Civil Rights (OCR) - HIV/AIDS
OCR ensures that people have equal access to, and an opportunity to receive services from, all HHS programs. People who believe they have been discriminated against—on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion or disability (including HIV/AIDS)—in healthcare or human services may be eligible to file a complaint with OCR.
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Stereo Earbud Headphone for Apple iPod nano/ iPod mini/ iPod video/ iPod shuffle
The iPod Headphones give you high quality sound and enhanced bass, and they fit comfortably in your ear. They're compatible with iPod nano, iPod video, iPod mini, iPod Shuffle, and any audio source with a 3.5 mm headphone jack
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Brain Acid in-ear buds deliver a bigger, badder listening experience. Their small 9mm driver delivers clear detail and balanced tonal range, while the flexible ear cushions fit in a variety of different ears. They sit securely in your ear while blocking external noise


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Also known as Wobbler Syndrome, Cervical Vertebral Instability covers a variety of conditions that present as a result of lesions in the spinal cord, usually located at the base of the neck (known as the caudal cervical spine). These lesions cause a compressive effect on the spinal cord. And although this condition is more common in other dog breeds, it's still a condition that Bulldog owners should be informed about – you never know if it could inflict your precious bully.
Factors attributed to predisposing the condition include nutritional, genetic, and biochemical factors. Other causes include cancer, diskospondylitis, juvenile orthopedic diseases and inflammatory conditions of the spinal cord.
Cervical Vertebral Instability is a developmental malformation that leads to the malarticulation of the cervical vertebrae (the neck bone). Most dogs suffering from the condition have large, heavy heads that tend to cause an addition load on its neck, which leads to the abnormal development of their vertebrae.
Because the spinal cord is compressed, it leads to nervous signs, particularly in the hind legs. You'll notice signs including instability, slipping, and scuffing its paws. The amount of compression on the spinal cord dictates the severity of signs and duration of the condition.
Most cases of Cervical Vertebral Instability are acute and the clinical signs include:
•Pain in the neck
•Scuffed paws
•Difficulties rising from a lying or sitting position to a standing position.
•Worn toenails
•Varying degrees of muscle atrophy particularly in its forelimbs
•May be further complicated with Horner's Syndrome
•Signs may worsen when the dog tries to flex its neck
There are two recognized forms of Wobbler Syndrome. The first form of the disease affects young dogs. All cervical joints (bones of the neck) may be affected.
The second form of the disease is a result of Type II disk herniation, accompanied by the hypertrophy of vertebral ligaments due to the instability of the vertebrae.
Since genetics has been recognized as a major contributory factor, dogs which have been diagnosed as suffering from Cervical Vertebral Instability should never be used for breeding.
In order to correctly diagnose the condition, your veterinarian needs to conduct a series of physical and neurological examination to your Boxer in order to pinpoint the location and evaluate the severity of the syndrome. Other tests which can be recommended include a biochemical profile, complete blood tests, urinalysis, cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) tap and neuro-imaging, x-ray of the cervical region, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
In order to relieve the compressive pressure exerted on the spinal cord, surgical intervention is usually required.


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Eastern drops road game at UC Davis, 87-65
DAVIS, Calif. - The Eastern Washington University men's basketball team came one 3-pointer from a school record, but EWU couldn't do much on the inside and fell to UC Davis 87-65 as the Eagles closed out their pre-conference schedule Monday (Dec. 17) in Davis, Calif.
Eastern fell behind 10-0 and came no closer than four the rest of the way. The Eagles made 17-of-41 3-point attempts for 42 percent, but was just 3-of-19 inside the arc for 16 percent. As a result, UC Davis out-scored Eastern inside the paint 40-4.
"Our offensive balance is distorted as those stats show," said Eastern head coach Jim Hayford. "We are going to have to have our (inside) guys really keep their confidence."
Now 2-8, the loss was Eastern's third-straight heading into the start of Big Sky Conference play later this week. The Eagles host Weber State on Thursday (Dec. 20) at 6:05 p.m. Pacific time, then host Idaho State two days later at 2:05 p.m.
The Aggies are now 2-6, including five losses by nine points or less. Both of their victories have come against Big Sky foes, having defeated Sacramento State from the Big Sky Conference 87-76 on the road on Nov. 20.
Sophomore Parker Kelly out of Gonzaga Prep in Spokane equaled his career high with 17 points to pace the Eagles, making 5-of-8 3-point shots. Junior Justin Crosgile scored 15 and freshman Thomas Reuter added 10.
"We received some really good play from Parker," said Hayford. "I was really pleased with that."
But Eastern's inside duo of 6-foot-10 sophomore Martin Seiferth and 6-7 freshman Venky Jois combined to make just 2-of-10 shots from the field and finish with nine points. Jois, the leading rebounder in the Big Sky, had a game-high 12 boards for EWU.
Eastern's 17 3-pointers were one behind the school record of 18 set on Dec. 4, 2010, against New Hope. Eastern had a record 48 3-point attempts on Jan. 19, 1995, versus Sacramento State.
"There are ways to balance that," explained Hayford of his team's inside-outside discrepancy. "When you make 17 3-pointers and convert 42 percent, that does spread the defense out. We went inside but we weren't able to make those shots pay off."
The Eagles were out-rebounded 40-36, and had 13 turnovers compared to just four for the Aggies. UC Davis had no turnovers in the second half and had a 19-6 advantage in points off turnovers.
"There are other things we need to fix," said Hayford. "We didn't take care of the ball and had some turnovers in the second half."
After taking the 10-0 lead, a 12-0 Aggie run helped push the lead to 26-6. Eastern used 3-pointers by Crosgile, Reuter and Kelly to pull within 36-32, but the Eagles trailed 40-32 at intermission.
In the second half, Eastern could come no closer than six and UC Davis led by as many as 25.
"These are games we are going to learn from," added Hayford. "We did a good job recovering from that big early hole. In that stretch we played pretty well."
Tyler Les, who had scored just 18 points in his first six games this season, led the Aggies with 18 versus the Eagles. Josh Ritchart added 14 as five players from UC Davis scored in double figures.
Eastern played the Aggies a year ago in Hayford's debut season. Thanks to a 19-1 run in the second half, the Eagles won the first-ever meeting between the two schools 79-59 in Cheney.


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"The Danish Girl," published in 2000 by Viking, was the first novel by Ebershoff, who is publishing director of the Modern Library, a division of Random House. It was inspired by the real life of Danish painter Einar Wegener, who in 1931 was the first man to undergo a gender reassignment operation.
The novel was a New York Times Notable Book and a Chicago Tribune Editor's Choice. It won the Rosenthal Foundation Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters and a Lambda Literary Award from the Lambda Literary Foundation.
Last year, Ebershoff produced a collection of short stories, "The Rose City." His second novel, "Pasadena," is due out this summer.
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The week from 30 August to 3 September was distinguished by the marked upturn on all the European markets. (Milano +4.1%, London +5.3%, Paris +4.7%, Frankfurt +3.1%). The macroeconomic news from the US contributed to this positive mood, which boosted demand over the week (the US manufacturing index was higher than in July, consumer confidence is recovering, job losses falling, and there was a slight recovery in the property market and house prices).
At sector level, the demand was primarily focussed on the auto industry (+6.4%), perceived as good at the moment after Daimler's August results (Mercedes-Benz shares rose for the tenth consecutive month to +19%, and the week's performance was +8.5%).
The trend in European tyre shares was positive, rising over 3 percentage points, supported by recently published market data. According to Morgan Stanley, the recently announced price increases and market trends show that the tyre market will continue to perform well: double digit growth in volumes in July in the truck segment, while Mercosur continued to be the market with the highest growth: +13% for replacement car & light vehicle; +57% the truck OE.
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Not much compared to most peoples rides, but this little tin boat ('70 or older?) has been with me since 1992. It's seen an enormous amount of time on the water and countless good times. It's a cartopper so I can launch it almost anywhere, and I used it so much last season that I pretty much left it on top of the car from Memorial Day to Labor Day. It's even transported me to 3 or 4 Boneclaves over the years .
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Ray, my 1st boat was a 15'5" home-made runabout side-console with a 40 hp electric start(jury rigged ,but worked ok) in 1 ft. chop you ot beat up pretty badly.
my current rig in a Jones Bros. light tackle 20ft. center-console
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That 17 Bristol is beautiful. Do you know if it is still on the water somewhere in New England? Out here in the NW there seems to be many similiar type wooden run abouts still going. One reason is they stay in the water most of the year and that seems better for them then being stored to dry out. There are a lot of them at the marina with beautiful custom canvous covers. Some still have the old 35 rudes in perfect working order.
As for me my grandfather gave me the family dory when I was 6 years old. I really couldn't carry the oars they were too big. Hard to get those oars moving in the right dirrection but once you did that dory moved pretty good. The dory came down to Weymouth from his fathers farm in New Brunswick, in the deprression they fished Cod and farmed both to survive. Wish I still had it for a hobby project to work on with my son.
Now I'm stuck with a bunch of boats, a 32 foot Rhodes Chesapeke sloop that I can't part with I love it so much. We keep it in Seattle 5 minutes from the house. We also have a Mason 44 cutter sloop which we are spending every bit of our spare time preping for a circumnavigation of the world next year. We just put a new Yanmar 56 hp in her this month and had all the standing rigging done new, mast painted and should be stepped next week. Plus the needed inflatables(2) Kayaks and a small 12 foot sloop my 13 yearold built last year. I even think there is a drift boat somewhere around. Our entire life is boats and as much as we love them the entire family can't wait to get out to my daughters ranch in Wyoming soon to get away from damn things for a couple weeks. If we had some good saltwater fishing still out here on the Puget Sound I would just own a Parker with an inboard and deep V. There would be a really good ice box in it and plenty of cold beer.
Today I had Your neighbors 57 chevy pass me on the road. Light green and white two tone and in mint condition, it was perfect I tell you.
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What was your very first ride, be it boat, canoe, kayak, or float tube?
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Here's mine, a 17 foot Bristol with 3/8 marine plywood and teak transom. Back than it was pushed by a 'Rude 35 hp. manual pull start. Later I indulged and repowered it with a 33 hp Evanrude electric start. No charging unit. No electronics than. You payed attention in shallow rocky areas.
Very few SUV's around than, unless you own an International or Jeep. Had no problem pulling the rig with a 1962 Chevy Bel Aire with a 383 cu. in. block. That's my neighbors 57 Chevy in the background.
What was your first rig or current for that matter? Seems like it would be great question this time of year. What type of vessel and time (year) you got into boating might be interesting
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This slick, powerful compact deserves a place on every holiday. It's a 10MP camera with great build quality and simple operating system.
Rimowa Salsa Air cabin suitcase
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This case is strong, superbly lightweight and comes with a TSA lock – the kind that allows the US authorities to open your bag without damage.
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Take your music with you with this portable speaker. It's got Bluetooth so it connects wirelessly to a suitable smartphone or MP3 player.
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This perfect holiday companion succeeds because the screen is viewable in sunlight – though a front light means you can read in the dark as well.
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This may look like a stylish retro camera, but don't be fooled, the 12MP sensor is way bigger than most compacts, so it's both accurate and responsive.
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Standalone satnavs still don't come any better than TomTom's intuitive-to-use models. This one has a 6in touch-screen and improved mapping as well.
argos.co.uk, £149.99
Handheld games consoles have been partly superseded by smartphones, but this one offers 3D without the need for special glasses. Good for keeping car passengers happy
apple.com/uk, from £269
This is the best colour-screen tablet you can buy, thanks to its thin, light frame and gorgeous build quality. The 7.9in screen succeeds because the frame is so narrow.
ee.co.uk, free on contract
If you want the speed of 4G but can't upgrade your 3G phone just yet, one of these wireless modems will do the trick. It links to your phone via Wifi.
hughesdirect.co.uk, £69.99
Digital radio in your car becomes a reality thanks to this portable version which attaches to the windscreen. It has both DAB and FM options, plus you can use it to play music from your iPod.
TP-Link Wireless N Nano Router
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Hozelock 2823 Automatic Holiday Watering System
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Don't forget the garden when you're away. The system is fast to set up and will water up to 10 pots or containers automatically – just set the timer unit.
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It's easy to forget your phone in unfamiliar surroundings. So plonk the hipKey on your keyring and it connects to your phone by Bluetooth, activating an alarm at a set distance from the phone.
Withings Pulse fitness monitor
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Bose QC15 noisecancelling headphones
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These headphones are comfy and sound sensational – and they have battery life enough to last from London to Sydney and even beyond.
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Not only does this plug into sockets in more than 150 countries, it lets you charge two gadgets simultaneously.
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If you want a colour-screen 7in tablet, Amazon's model has a superbly simple interface – it's based on Google's Android operating system but is pleasingly customised.
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This battery has twin USB sockets and comes with a versatile lead of its own that fits Apple 30-pin connectors, mini USB and micro USB.
Tivoli Radio Silenz headphones
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The wooden ear cups on these headphones are classy, but comfy. A noise cancellation button lets you opt in and out of the outside world.
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This 10in Android tablet is fully waterproof – you can submerge it in a metre of water for half an hour. It's also superbly thin and light and has a pin-sharp display.
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This is in the Olympus Tough range. It's waterproof to a depth of 10m, shockproof for a drop of 2.1m and freezeproof to -10C. It even has GPS.
Sony NWZ-W273 Walkman waterproof MP3 player
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This is a 4GB MP3 player built into a pair of waterproof in-ear headphones. You can even swim in them and hear music.
8MP Digital Underwater Camera Mask
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This hands-free mask has an 8MP camera and shoots stills and standard definition video. You'll need a memory card as built-in storage is minimal.
sony.co.uk, £159
Waterproof, dust-proof and freeze-proof but still manages a respectable 16MP sensor. It has Sony's Sweep Panorama feature for landscape shots and manages HD video, too.
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Nokia's best smartphone yet is great overseas. Download maps free in advance and use it like a satnav without data connection.
ee.co.uk, from £29.99 on contract
This is the first 4G-compatible iPhone and it has a sharp, vibrant 4in display. There are more than 900,000 iPhone apps, including guide books.
Mophie Juice Pack Helium case and battery for iPhone 5
apple.com/uk, £69.95
This is a case that will protect the handset if you drop it and has a battery to power your iPhone 5. It's light and thin.
carphonewarehouse.com, £39.95
The camera is basic, but there's Bluetooth so you can connect a hands-free kit and the battery life is amazing – up to 47 days on standby.
o2.co.uk, free on contract
Samsung's flagship mobile has innovative features including a pedometer and a 5in screen that reacts even without you touching it. Abroad it's useful thanks to a built-in translator.
phones4u.co.uk, free on contract
This feels great in the hand thanks to its full metal back, and the stereo speakers on the front are so good you can use it as a neat video player.
apple.com/uk, £59.95
The Olloclip is an extra photo lens that slides on to the edge of the iPhone 5 (there's another model for the iPhone 4) to offer fish-eye, macro and wide-angle effect options
apple.com/uk, £44.95
The InRange is a flat, credit card-sized wireless leash. Misplaced your phone? Press the button on the InRange and it activates an alert on the smartphone so you can find it.
carphonewarehouse.com, from free on contract
BlackBerry's latest phone with physical QWERTY keypad is the cheapest one to use its latest operating system. Also includes a 5MP camera
apple.com/uk, £99.95
The InSight is a neat camera that connects to your broadband network. Then, an iPhone or iPad app lets you see what the camera sees. Simple and ingenious.
apple.com/uk, £949
A seriously great laptop that's still good value given the powerful chip, the super-light, super-thin aluminium casing, and enhanced battery life.
Philips Sonicare DiamondClean toothbrush
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The DiamondClean really is an astonishingly good toothbrush and comes with a mini USB charger case as well.
amazon.co.uk, £269
This classy Bluetooth speaker connects easily to your phone or tablet. It's light and solid thanks to the aluminium casing and the sound is smooth and powerful.
Tumi Prism Travel Document Case
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Keep your valuable documents safe in this luxurious case. Beautifully made in leather, it has a tough nylon lining and pockets for credit cards, too.
jawbone.com, £259.99
Bluetooth speakers don't come much classier than this. There's a smaller version, too, which is especially portable (and £100 less) but this one is great for outdoor music.
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whsmith.co.uk, £139.99
This is an e-ink reader, which has a monochrome screen suitable for sunlit reading. But the Aura HD also boasts high resolution, super-sharp print which is highly agreeable.
apple.com/uk, from £399
The 9.7in iPad has a Retina display – the screen is so highresolution you can't see the pixels in normal use. Text is as sharp as ink on paper and video crisp and high-definition.
Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard for iPad
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Typing on glass is never fun, so a keyboard with proper keys is preferable. This one fits to the iPad by magnets and the tablet clicks into place for use.
johnlewis.com, £199
This was the first Android tablet to sell in huge numbers. It's brilliantly designed (built by Asus), fast and great value. Google's Android system is at its most accessible here.
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The Spiderpodium's eight elegant legs are flexible so you can cradle things or attach them to something else - an ideal way to clamp your phone to the dashboard.
firebox.com, £6.99
If the kids want to watch movies on your phone or tablet when you're driving, the Grippy Pad will hold it in place effortlessly. Or have it on the dashboard to hold the satnav.
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Don't worry about dropping the S31 camera in the pool (or the snowy ski slopes) as it's waterproof, shockproof and dustproof. Easy for kids to use.
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This speaker is highly affordable and looks good, too. It's simple enough for anyone in the family to connect their smartphone or tablet to it.
Sunagor 9-45x21 Micro Zoom binoculars
sunagor.com, £90
Small enough to squirrel away in your luggage, Sunagor claims these are the world's smallest zoom binoculars. But they're powerful (up to 45x).
argos.co.uk, £179.99
The Vita is a powerful portable games console with a 5in multi-touch screen and rear touch pad for extra control. There's even GPS (for some apps) and Wifi built in.
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As a Friday treat, enjoy this hilarious rumble between two Los Angeles Democratic Congressmen, Brad Sherman (D-Taller and Balder) and Howard Berman (D-Shorter, Woody Allen-looking fellow). The two are in hotly contested race for a seat that is composed of the two current members' former districts after redistricting.
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Factors relating to the environment and lifestyle central to the development of type 2 diabetes. In recent decades, research has focused on a variety of approaches – pharmacological, dietary and physical activity – to preventing and treating this disease, with generally encouraging results. With lower cost and fewer side effects, lifestyle modifications have been proven to be as effective as drug therapies, cutting by half the risk of diabetes in people who are at high risk. These results unmistakably indicate that people can stay healthier for a longer period of time, delaying or even preventing the onset of type 2 diabetes, by being physically active and eating well. In some studies, exercise alone or exercise plus diet can produce better effects than an intervention based on diet alone, which confers on exercise a vital role in the prevention of diabetes. Here, César Oliveira makes the case for prescribing physical exercise to combat type 2 diabetes.
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By the fourth time Michael Douglas wakes up hungover and shirtless on a sour double bed, we get it: he's old. Can we move on?
As it turns out, "moving on" is precisely the theme of this prolix, contrived, intermittently amusing ode to aging-rouéism from Brian Koppelman and David Levien. Douglas plays used-car magnate Ben Kalmen, who's tanned, crisply suited, and oozing success just before getting a wonky EKG. "Around six and a half years later," according to a title card, Ben is out of control. His stalwart wife (Susan Sarandon) is long since history. Now he sleeps with younger women and the daughters of younger women.
The result: a downward spiral ending up back in the arms of old pal Danny DeVito. "You can't cheat death by sleeping around," the ex tells him, or words to that effect. Douglas and the rest of the cast do their best, but this is a movie whose EKG is wonky.
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Boy do the Panthers look like a good football team.
Boy do the Panthers look like a good football team.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/98...ured-franchiseIt was only a matter of time before somebody on that team said something as candid as Revis did. Freeman actually could have done it if he weren't such a nice guy. A source close to the situation said Freeman had legitimate reasons to bash Schiano on his way out of the organization, and yet he chose to be diplomatic in his exit. The most explosive comment Freeman made was delivered to ESPN's Josina Anderson, when the quarterback said a trade would the "best option" for him.
Freeman could have gone into more details that the source says happened behind the scenes. Those include: (1) Schiano's openly suspecting him of having a drug problem; (2) Schiano's deactivating Freeman before a Week 4 loss to Arizona -- after rookie Mike Glennon had been promoted to the starting job -- and then sending a security guard to Freeman's personal suite just minutes before kickoff to make sure the quarterback watched the game from a different suite with other inactive players; and (3) Schiano's telling Freeman to leave a team meeting to meet with Bucs general manager Mark Dominik, who promptly told Freeman that Schiano didn't want Freeman in the meeting. That incident became national news when teammates wondered why Freeman didn't join them for that session.
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Terrorist attack count against the Anything Goes Thread: 6
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MONONA- Neal D. Krentz, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at his residence of natural causes.
He was born on Aug. 16, 1953 in Madison, the son of Robert "Red" Krentz and Jean (Neale) Krentz. Neal graduated from Lafollette High School in 1972. He was a private painting contractor for more than 20 years. Neal enjoyed playing golf and was an avid Badger, Packer, and Brewers fan. He also enjoyed music, playing hockey, and playing guitar.
Neal is survived by his sisters, Kris (Jim) Disch of New Glarus, and Nancy(Dawson) Drew of Madison; niece, Kari(Jason) Heidenreich of Janesville; nephew, Kevin(Molly) Disch of New Richmond; great-nephew, Mitchell Heidenreich; great- niece, McKenzie Heidenreich of Janesville; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and special friends, Moose, Chili, Rudder, Russell, and Sean.
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Oracle Goddess writes "'Years from now, when you've moved on to Windows 7, you'll look back at Windows Vista fondly. You'll remember its fabulous attributes, not its flaws.' That's the opinion of Steve Guggenheimer, vice president of the OEM division at Microsoft. 'I think people will look back on Vista after the Windows 7 release and realize that there were actually a bunch of good things there,' Guggenheimer said in a recent interview. 'So it'll actually be interesting to see in two years what the perception is of Vista.' A dissenting opinion comes from Bob Nitrio, president of system builder Ranvest Associates, doesn't believe organizations that skipped Vista will ever regret their decision. 'I don't think for a second that people are suddenly going to love Windows 7 so much that they will experience deep pangs of regret for not having adopted Vista,' said Nitrio. If I had to bet, I'd go with Bob's take on it." My first thought was, Steve meant Windows 7 is designed to be virtually unusable as payback for all the complaints about Vista, but I might be biased.


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During a campaign season in which climate change featured most prominently as a laugh line at the Republican National Convention, the low point was when CNN's Candy Crowley addressed "all you climate people" in her explanation of why climate didn't come up during the presidential debates. Who knew that human disruption of the global climate had become such a narrow, provincial concern?
But there's important information in the fact that a senior reporter for a major network could dismiss climate change as essentially a special interest issue. It's evidence, if more were needed, that "all us climate people" got our butts kicked in the battle for the narrative in the 2012 election.
And like the Republican Party, which is now undergoing the usual soul searching that follows a big electoral defeat, those of us who believe that inaction on climate is the greatest threat facing our civilization (never mind the economy) have some serious soul searching to do about our own defeat, which occurred long before any votes were counted.
Crowley's explanation was consistent with the conventional wisdom on why the president didn't make climate an issue. Because it was an "Economy election" and everyone in the DC press must accept that government action on climate change could do serious harm to the economy (because "it's become part of the culture," even if it's not true), any discussion of climate policy by the president would have been off-message and worked against his chances for re-election.
The unconventional wisdom, popular among "climate people," is that the Obama campaign failed to recognize the high level of popular support for action on climate change and missed a golden opportunity to seize a winning wedge issue when they chose the more politically expedient route of ignoring it.
There's probably some truth to both of these explanations, but here's a third one that is particularly useful in the context of a presidential election: the campaigns avoided talking about climate policy because they believed that raising the issue would be harmful in a few swingy areas of key swing states that would likely decide the election.
Look, it's tempting to point to all the national polls showing popular support for climate policy and say, "climate is a winning campaign issue." But a political strategist would find nothing useful in those polls because campaigns are not won by appealing to the sentiments of the average American. Similarly, when a presidential candidate is speaking to a national audience, it's easy to believe they are speaking to us — all of us. But they're not. By and large, the candidates' speeches are written to appeal to a handful of undecided voters in a few swing states, with just enough partisan red meat thrown in to motivate the party base to volunteer for the campaign and turn out to vote.
Americans understand that those swingy areas are the "tail that wags the dog" of our national elections but don't necessarily think about the logical conclusion of that fact; the concerns and attitudes of swing voters in swing states are the "tail that wags the dog" of campaign messages, media coverage, and thus public understanding of what issues are important in the campaign.
The problem is fossil fuel interests have figured out how to wag that dog. They know they can't win public opinion nationally, but by focusing resources in key areas of swing states such as Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania, they can frame the local discussion of climate policy and environmental regulations to their advantage (i.e., as a "Job-killing war on coal") and essentially neutralize those issues at the national level — at least during the election season.
If the Obama campaign's pre-election polling looked anything like the maps of election results in coal-mining regions of southwestern Virginia and southern Ohio, it's easy to imagine strategists telling the president, "Don't exacerbate this 'war on coal' thing or it could hurt us in swing states" (see map):


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Help! Which Canister?
Morning, AC. Please bear with me on the following post as I will have to be converting litres to gallons several times and will likely make a mistake somewhere.
So I have recently purchased a 118g (450L) tank for my SA Cichlids. It currently runs a Juwel internal filter rated for 264gph (1000Lph). This turns the water over in the tank 2.5x in an hour. Ideally I would love to have a 10x turnover seeing as this is a cichlid tank, but I've come to realize this may be unrealistic. My 65g (250L) tank runs an internal filter rated for 158gph (600lph), with an additional Eheim 2215 canister rated at approx. 165gph (625lph), turning the volume of the tank over approximately 5x which I find pretty ideal.
HERE are all the canisters I have available to be... As you can see, they are horrendously expensive. I have looked at Eheim as I like the Eheim I have but to get one rated for 118g -- let alone double, which I was initially aiming for -- are well into the $500+. The only Fluval rated for my tank size or larger (the FX5) is $600. Then there's the larger rated Aqua Ones for $400 -- still ridiculously expensive.
Then there is the cheaper range of canisters with built in UV filters. I've always avoided them but it looks like they may be my only option. I take the flow rate they've stated with a pinch of salt, I know it's easy for them to put whatever they like on the side of the box. Is the any benefit to having a UV filter?
Sunsun rated for 528gph (2000lph) -- http://www.trademe.co.nz/pets-animal...-562902932.htm
Boyu rated for 330gph (1250lph) -- http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=563495349
No-name rated for 475gph (1800lph) -- http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=564667645
"Best Fish Tank" rated for 370gph (1400lph) -- http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=563259871
So, are there any filters in there that stand out to anyone as being suitable? Or an I doomed to put this tank into storage as I can't afford to buy a canister to run on it.
Ah, cheapie filters... Most people will tell you to get the expensive one, you get what you pay for, and I suppose that is often true...
However, I'm somewhat limited on funds myself, and have been running a SunSun on my 45 gallon (HW-302 1000l/hr) for a year now, and I have had absolutely no trouble with it.
The filter case is HUGE, you can fit a lot of biomedia in there (by the way it doesn't come with media but I got some from the same trademe seller for about $20 extra).
I have never measured the flow rate myself. Most of the time the flow rate stated on the box (even for the pricey up-market filters) is the rate at which it would pump without media and level with the tank (i.e. highest flow the pump is capable of), and judging on how lively my sunsun is with the media and almost 1.5 metres lower than the water line, I would say they probably didn't fib about the flow rate on it... or at least, not by much.
The UV filter in those canisters is pretty innefective, as the water (at those flow rates) is not exposed to the uv for long enough to do much, if anything - you might be better off looking at the non-UV option.
I've got several sunsuns, in all the sizes, and I like them very much. I agree that the UV is useless for anything more than fixing green water...if it can even do that.
Have you also researched available parts for the filters?
That is another bonus for a more popular brand-they generally have parts available for easy repair vs an entire new canister.
Just a thought.
While I admit to loving me some EHEIMS But... The first thought that occurs to me is this:
If you have the room ---> Build a sump, It's the most bang for the buck wrt filtration.
Just an idea
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Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.
Why pretend there are no stupid questions? Actually, There are many stupid questions: "Should I drink this bleach?" Is just one example.
Having said that, Just because it's a stupid question doesn't mean that it shouldn't be asked. It's better to know.
A warm beer is better than a cold beer. Because nothing is better than a cold beer, and a warm beer is better than nothing.
As far as I know, sunsuns are clones of the marineland C series. I have wondered if parts are interchangeable, though I've not had to do any repairs to mine. It's not like there are a ton of moving parts that would need repair. I've broken some of the plumbing pieces and emailed the seller and gotten replacements. If I ever have something more serious break, I plan to do the same.
Why must it be a canister filter? I use Aquaclear hob filters on most of my tanks, much less expensive and easier to clean/maintain as well. I run 2 110's (500 gph each) on my 125, 3 on the 220.
Other alternative, you could do a matternfilter with either an air pump or a powerhead (or both) to circulate the water.
Amelia has Juwel tanks. Juwel is a German brand which primarily sells on the European market. Over here in Europe Hob filters are pretty rare. The juwel aquariums require you to take a saw to the hood to place a hob filter. So a hob filter is not a very attractive option.
A mattenfilter is an option of course. From the above mentioned canisters the sunsun sometimes shows up here. Quality control isn't the greatest but if you get a good one it will work without problems.
A canister, like a sump, is pretty simple technology and there's possibilities to build it yourself.My 33 gallon/125 liter tank. My photography on flickr.
An algae scrubber based slump - if you have the room - is vastly superior to any other filter -period -since it will process not just ammonia but both nitrates and phosphates (and even other organics no other filter will touch.) Also, with such a unit your tank will never suffer from algae or BGA! The issue is building it, having the room, and weekly maintance (clean out the algae mass.) These units work best with an existing filter and since you build it, parts are not an issue to replace since you already know where you ordered the stuff (lol.)Knowledge is fun(damental)
A 75 gal with eight Discus, fake plants, and a lot of wood also with sand substrate. Clean up crew is down to just two Sterba's Corys. Filters: continuous new water flow; canister w/UV, in-tank algae scrubber!! Finally, junked the nitrate removal unit from hell.
For Fishless cycling:http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aqua...ead.php?t=5640
What I do wonder is how one of those would work on a planted tank. My instinct tells me the algae will steal most of the nutrients from the plantsMy 33 gallon/125 liter tank. My photography on flickr.


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Posted 30 December 2011 - 02:17 AM
Anyone ever used this? You are supposed to create a server type thing connected to your modem. I just wanted to connect it to my pc. I've heard many people say they have, but the instructions are another story.It would hold two hard drives.
Posted 30 December 2011 - 05:21 AM
Posted 30 December 2011 - 10:32 AM
If it's just for you, then you don't need it right now. If you decide to add a second drive later, it's nice because it doesn't require another connection to your computer (wow, it's easy to use up all the USB ports!) If you think you don't want that option in the next year or two, then you could return it.
That said, hard drives are more scarce than usual these days due to the terrible floods that hit Thailand. If the price was right, because this configuration was lingering on the shelf compared to "plain" EHDs, then it might make sense to keep it anyway. It won't hurt anything. Hope this helps.
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Posted 30 December 2011 - 11:28 AM
Hope I can help you out here as I use 3 External Hard Drives (all 1 Terabyte drives) and one NAS (Network Attached Storage) with (2) 1 terabyte drives in a Mirrored Setup.
Basically your NAS (Network Attached Storage) is exactly that, you attach it to your Network instead of your PC and is accessed via a shared drive instead of a physical drive on your workstation.
Without me getting to deep not knowing if this is what you want and if you have a setup to use this device I will keep it brief and let me know if you need more information.
1) If you have a Modem going directly to your PC you are missing a Switch or Router to connect this device so you may want to consider an EHD to keep it simple instead.
2) If your modem also has switch ports or you have an extra switch or router you can plug this device directly into the switch ports (don't worry if it's in another room as it's accessed over the network, mine is tucked in the crawlspace under the living room).
Quick summary on why you would want a NAS over a EHD is this :
- NAS Bay can accommodate more than 1 drive as yours has 2 you mentioned
- Hard Drives can be setup to use different configurations for flexibility but more importantly redundancy
# IE... (2) 1 terabyte drives can be used for 2 terabytes of space
OR they can be used in a MIRRORED setup so total space is still only 1 terabyte "BUT" if one drive fails you don't lose anything, you replace the failed drive, Mirrored raid rebuilds and your data is protected again.
Bigger NAS bays have 5 or more bays and can be used in a Raid 5 array so up to 2 can fail before data loss (Standard in Company Network setups)
If you have the setup and someone to help you get it running I would keep it and add another drive in a Raid 1 (Mirror) setup and tuck it away somewhere and your all set.
If you don't have switch ports on your modem, or your modem is connected direct to your PC you may want to exchange for a simple plug and play EHD.
Hope that helps, if you decide to keep it and have further questions let me know otherwise it may be un-necessary to talk about configuring it.
- Basically once it is plugged in it should obtain an IP address the same as a computer
- Open a web browser and browse to the configuration page of the device to whatever IP address was obtained from DHCP
- Add Users and Passwords to connect to the device
- Add a shared drive from your PC, with Win7 etc it should be seen automatically.
It may seem scary at first, but it truly is another type of network technology compared to a straight EHD connected directly.
Finally, I don't think I would recommend connecting it directly to your PC and use it as an EHD as it is overkill and more expensive then a normal hard drive solution. Further networking would be required and static IP addresses for both your PC and NAS to work correctly assuming you have an open network port to plug it into.
Posted 30 December 2011 - 04:22 PM
I basically wanted all of the room I wanted to back up anything. Not to share. I have several EHDs but it just seemed that a real hard drive would be better.
I'm not even sure about returning it to Tiger, although they have a good rep. I may have to learn to use it.
Vince, I appreciate being able to ask questions of you. Next week I'll be able to see what I can do, even if it is overkill.
Wouldn't going through the router/IP compromise the safety since I would have to go wireless? some years ago I did all sorts of working on hardware and software in the pc world & have done so since the 1980's, but these days, most of it is over my head.
Posted 30 December 2011 - 06:37 PM
Thanks! I am using a laptop, and although I plugged into something on my laptop that looked like an ethernet slot-I'm not sure. Of course the drive isn't formatted and the router is across the house from my office. There's no other person who has any need to use it but me. My husband checks email or listens to music on Utube, but that's it.
I basically wanted all of the room I wanted to back up anything. Not to share. I have several EHDs but it just seemed that a real hard drive would be better.
I'm not even sure about returning it to Tiger, although they have a good rep. I may have to learn to use it.
Vince, I appreciate being able to ask questions of you. Next week I'll be able to see what I can do, even if it is overkill.
Wouldn't going through the router/IP compromise the safety since I would have to go wireless? some years ago I did all sorts of working on hardware and software in the pc world & have done so since the 1980's, but these days, most of it is over my head.
Hooking the drive up to the same router your computer is connected to just lets the drive communicate on the same "Network" as your computer, that way ALL computers on your network can also access the drive.
The NAS drives are great because there always on, don't have a operating system like a computer, minimal updates, and very stable. The sure do have there PROs for sure.
If your Laptop is currently connected to your network via cable it stays that way so you don't have to be concerned about wireless.
If your Laptop is already connected wirelessly and the NAS is on the same network again, it's behind your router so you don't need to be concerned as your router is also a firewall to the outside world.
Think of the NAS as another networked computer that you configure and access via a webpage, your laptop can be wired or wireless whatever you wish but the NAS would be plugged in via ethernet cable to the router across the house from your office.
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- Religion Bulletin reviews a new book by Hans Kippenberg titled "Violence as Worship." They also published an interview with Paul-François Tremlett on the "Legacy of Structuralism," and some straight talk on graduate study in a post titled "So you think you want to get a Ph.D.?"
- A new peer-reviewed, open access, ethnography journal, Hau, is making waves, especially in the wake of AAA's decision to not support Open Access, and then their sudden reversal of that same decision. Savage Minds has covered Hau in this context here, here, and here. Savage Minds has also written about open access publishing from the perspective of Ed Carr, here.
- Understanding Society weblog has this good post on Defining a Social Subject, as well as a specifically Weberian take on the same subject.


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Alternate name: Hemp Dogbane
Family: Apocynaceae, Dogbane view all from this family
Description The strong, erect, purplish stem of Indian-hemp rises 3-4 ft., with branches ascending from the upper part. Long oval leaves often have a white coating or bloom as found on plums. Small cream-colored flowers are clustered at branch ends or on stalks from leaf axils. Tufted seeds form in spindle-shaped pods.
Warning This plant can be fatal to animals if eaten. Other plants in the genus have poisoned humans, and this species should not be ingested. Sensitivity to a toxin varies with a persons age, weight, physical condition, and individual susceptibility. Children are most vulnerable because of their curiosity and small size. Toxicity can vary in a plant according to season, the plants different parts, and its stage of growth; and plants can absorb toxic substances, such as herbicides, pesticides, and pollutants from the water, air, and soil.
Flower May - August.
Flower May - August
Habitat Roadsides; thickets; fields; lakeshores; waterways; disturbed areas.
Range Throughout the U.S.; scattered in Canada.
Discussion A number of varieties occur across the continent. This species can become a serious weed as it is aggressive and difficult to control.
Comments A number of varieties occur across the continent. This species can become a serious weed as it is aggressive and difficult to control. Use only in large areas.
Exposure Preference Sun.
Native Distribution Throughout the U.S.; scattered in Canada
Site Preference Roadsides; thickets; fields; lakeshores; waterways; disturbed areas
Soil Preference Various soils.


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Princeton coaches and athletes to speak
Thursday, April 10, 2008, noon · Class of 1956 Lounge, Princeton Stadium
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Princeton varsity coaches and student-athletes will discuss their programs at a luncheon set for noon Thursday, April 10, in the Class of 1956 Lounge, Princeton Stadium.
The speakers will include Bill Tierney, men's lacrosse coach; Chris Sailer, women's lacrosse coach; Bob Callahan, men's squash coach; and Trina Salcido, softball coach.
The event also will feature several students discussing their experiences as varsity athletes.
The event is sponsored by the Princeton Varsity Club with support from the Glenmede Trust Co. Admission is free for club members plus a guest, and $15 for others. To RSVP, contact Kellie Gale at (609) 258-6696.