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According to the 'Global Burden of Disease' study, published in the Lancet medical journal, the UK is among the worst nations in western Europe for levels of overweight and obese people. Indeed, 67% of men and 57% of women are either overweight or obese.
Obesity discrimination
It follows that employers should be concerned about a recent European Court of Justice ruling, in the case of Karsten Kaltoft Case C-354/13. This case has determined that obesity can constitute a disability in circumstances where it hinders the full and effective participation of the claimant in professional life and on an equal basis with other workers.
The big question therefore is what impact could this ECJ obesity decision have in the UK workplace? Certainly, if the workplace is in the public sector, then all public sector employers are directly bound by the courts decision. This means that public sector employers must directly comply with the ruling of the ECJ.
So far as private sector companies are concerned, there is an argument that the decision of the ECJ is not immediately binding on private sector companies. Such an opinion is because of the fact that employees could bring a Francovich claim against the state for them failing to fully implement a directive (therefore seeking compensation from the state rather than the private sector employer). That being said, in the case of Walker v Sita Information Networking Computing Ltd an Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled that obesity was not in itself a disability, but that any resulting conditions or side-effects could be classified in that way. It follows that private sector employers must now see the writing on the wall, and be prepared to consider obese employees as potential disability discrimination claimants. In the Northern Ireland Industrial Tribunal case of Bickerstaff v Butcher the tribunal found that a worker's obesity was eligible for disability protection.
Need to make 'reasonable adjustments'.
What this means is that employers are advised to make 'reasonable adjustments' if they have staff who are obese and they are, as a result, struggling in their professional work when compared to other workers. By way of example, if there is a health and safety footwear requirement for staff on the shop floor. The employer may need to have footwear specially made for obese staff. If an employer refused to do this, and effectively prevented an employee from working because they are not able to wear the regulatory footwear – the employer could find that s/he is the subject of a disability discrimination claim.
Logically, it is in the interests of employers to encourage staff to keep healthy and below 'Obese' on the Body Mass Index calculator. Indeed, if all staff were healthy and not subject to obesity or overweight problems it should reduce the sickness leave. This would be financially valuable to employers, and employees alike. It follows that it may be in the interests of employers to offer 'Good Health Incentives' to encourage staff to control their weight via dieting, fitness methods etc.
Employers could offer 'Good health incentives'.
In the USA many employers now provide fitness centres and slimming clubs at work places. They encourage healthy eating in canteens – by a colour code labeling system that signifies low fat and unhealthy product lines – with a discount for healthy items purchased. Indeed, many employers now give financial incentives, in wage packets, that are designed to encourage weight loss and control. For example: Would $1,700 a year motivate you to drop a few pounds? There is no doubt that the surge for this healthy lifestyle approach in the USA is driven by the Obama Affordable Care Act and requirements for employees and employers to pay for health insurance – with lower insurance costs a driving force.
While it may be reasonable to see such USA company approaches as being restricted to the US. It is important to recognise that in the UK the NHS is encouraging companies to give cash incentives to employees who lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. They are also set to introduce incentives for their own staff to lose weight.
Looking forward.
It is certainly possible that the obesity decision of the European Court of Justice will lead to employers feeling motivated into encouraging workers to lose some weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
If we look in the mirror, or around the staff room, we may recognise the need for such an approach.
Dr Peter Jepson


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Today is a snow day.
The second one in a row.
Most of the city is shut down. Schools are closed.
For any of us living on a hill or mountain, we are housebound unless someone has snow tires or chains.
But even many of those who have the means to get out choose to stay put.
It's just the nature of a snow day.
I'm working in my office today. Outside my window I see a neighbor and his son sledding down our street.
It got really cold overnight, which made the top layer of melted snow freeze from yesterday. They are sliding fast, crashing into a snowbank as they spin out at the bottom of the hill.
When I was a kid, I lived for a snow day.
All us kids did.
I'd bundle up and grab a sled from the garage. There was a hill below my house where a bunch of us from the neighborhood met up to sled. The runs were fast, and we'd go and go and go until our cheeks were raw and ice crystals covered our mittens.
When I got back inside, I'd lay my mittens on the radiator in the front hall. It would hiss and pop as it warmed up, thawing my mittens, getting them ready for round two.
Mom would make home made cocoa for me and my brother using evaporated milk and Nestle Quik. It never tasted as good as it did on a snow day.
Kids today love a snow day, too, which warms my heart. Gets them outside doing something besides sitting in front of a screen.
My 17-year old son and I built a snowman together. He brought his artistry to the project, shaving and rounding each of the snowman's layer until it was smooth.
Even though I'm in front of one of my screens right now as I write this post, my mind is already off on the snow day adventure I will be taking shortly.
Seeing my familiar world under 10 inches of snow is good for me.
It's good for all of us.
I was thrilled to get a text from my friend last night who used the acronym WFH when describing her plans for today.
WFH? I texted back.
Boy, are you out of it! she replied. "Work from Home."
Oh. What I do every day.
Even on a snow day.
But only for a little while.
When conditions like these come along, you take advantage of them.
Create memories. Expand your perspective. Think.
I hope she gets outside for awhile, too.
Hard to beat being out in a landscape hushed by snow to allow the mind a rest so it can figure out what's next.
Whether you WFH or otherwise.
Hard to beat a snow day.

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George Washington Lamb b. 13 March 1884, Indiana?
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Activist arbitrage: A study of open-ending attempts of closed-end funds
This paper documents frequent attempts by activist arbitrageurs to open-end discounted closed-end funds, particularly after the 1992 proxy reform which reduced the costs of communication among shareholders. Open-ending attempts have a substantial effect on discounts, reducing them, on average, to half of their original level. The size of the discount is a major determinant of whether a fund gets attacked. Other important factors include the costs of communication among shareholders and the governance structure of the targeted fund. Our study contributes to the understanding of the actions undertaken by arbitrageurs in financial markets beyond just pure trading.
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The Tree Where Man was Born & The African Experience
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Report From Mt. Fuji
Richard Crume
July 2010
I hope this review of my recent Mt. Fuji climb will be useful to others planning their first ascent of Japan's highest mountain. Although there are several helpful websites about climbing Mt. Fuji, I was surprised by the rigors of the climb and several challenges encountered along the way. Nevertheless, climbing the mountain was a magnificent experience that I will cherish for a lifetime.
My climb took place overnight, beginning around 10 pm on July 10 and returning the next day at about 1 pm, a journey up and back of about 15 hours. Joining me were two Japanese friends – Masaya and his girlfriend Naomi. Masaya, who had climbed the mountain once before, provided valuable guidance along the way, and his and Naomi's companionship enriched the experience.
Sunrise at the SummitThe trip up the mountain took longer than expected, mainly because I began to develop symptoms of altitude sickness and needed to make several acclimation rest stops along the way. Even so, we reached the summit around the time of sunrise. Many climbers arrive at the summit by 4:30 am or earlier, waiting patiently in the cold wind to catch the first glimmers of sunlight. The climbing season for all but the most experienced climbers is June through July, when the weather conditions are tolerable and the trails clear of snow.
Most climbers begin at the Fifth Station, which is the highest elevation accessible by car. Among several routes to the top (each with its own Fifth Station), we took the Kawaguchiko-guchi trail, which is the most commonly used pathway and the best for seeing sunrise along the way. Some Mt. Fuji literature suggests that the ascent from the Kawaguchiko-guchi Fifth Station takes just 5 to 6 hours and the descent around 3 hours, but these timeframes were unrealistic for us. Allowing for snack and toilet breaks, pauses to take in the spectacular views, occasional rest stops to acclimate to the altitude, and bottlenecks near the summit, our journey required 8 hours to the top and another 5 back down. This pace seemed to be about average, with some climbers moving faster while others took more time to reach the summit.
Richard at a Kiosk Along the Trail at Midnight
In planning for the climb, I did not fully anticipate the difficulty of the ascent. Because many Japanese climb Mt. Fuji, I assumed it would be easy, especially for someone like me who exercises regularly and is in good health. Wrong! The beginning of the trail, although on a fairly steep incline at times, was easy. But after the Eighth Station, we found ourselves on steep and rocky terrain where there was no identifiable trail. Instead, chains and ropes guided us upward while providing a lifeline to grab onto. Picking one's way through this surface of rocks and boulders was no easy task, especially given the degree of incline and the darkness. Although I carried a hand-held flashlight, a headlamp would have been much preferable in this area so that both hands were free to grab rocks and catch oneself during a stumble.
Later, the rocks and boulders gave way to smoother trail, but then the rough-and-tumble surface started up again as we neared the top. This latter part of the trail was the most arduous, requiring steady concentration to maintain good footing, especially after dark.
This is not a technical climb, and people of all ages and abilities handle it without too much difficulty. But in the middle of the night on an empty stomach with a strong wind blowing, the going gets tough at times, and you need to be prepared to stop now and then to catch your breath and to let faster climbers pass by. I had read that about half of Mt. Fuji climbers are foreigners, but for my overnight climb, most appeared to young Japanese men with an occasional young woman tagging along. I did see a couple of children who were seemingly unaffected by the altitude and lack of sleep, and several older couples were doing just fine. Regardless, there are a few serious accidents on the mountainside each climbing season, so it's best to be patient during the climb and not take any chances.
After spending some time on the summit, we traveled down the mountain at a steady pace, with only several rest stops. Still, the descent took a full 5 hours. The smooth and sandy return trail looked easy, but we quickly discovered how difficult it was to keep our footing while going downhill on the loose surface material. Traveling at a slow pace, we still slipped and fell to the ground several times, as did other climbers. I recall only two toilet stations on the return trail, so be prepared to use them wisely.
Walking Sticks are Burned with Stamps Representing the Station
While planning for the journey to the summit, I discounted the possibility of altitude sickness, a common ailment for many Mt. Fuji climbers. Because I had previously climbed to even higher elevations in the U.S. without any adverse health consequences, I reasoned that Mt. Fuji would be no different. Wrong again! Altitude sickness symptoms include some combination of a throbbing headache, loss of appetite, nausea, and hyperventilation, all of which I had at one time or another – during the steepest climbing near the top, I could hardly take more than a few steps at times without stopping to catch my breath. Some other climbers seemed to be in the same condition, and I noticed that quite a few bought oxygen bottles at the Fifth Station to help make breathing easier. Next time I climb, I may consider taking preventative altitude sickness medication, and maybe I'll grab one of those Fifth Station oxygen bottles on the way up.
Of course, consult your doctor before taking any medication for altitude sickness. Also, you should immediately stop climbing if altitude sickness symptoms persist or if you are otherwise not feeling well. To avoid altitude sickness, some climbers rest at one of several mountain huts along the way, and others make a point of stopping for a time (a half-hour or longer) at each station. There are two first aid stations along the trail, and many climbers avoid the ill effects of climbing by turning around before reaching the summit. (The mountain huts take reservations and typically charge 5,000 to 7,000 yen for a stay of several hours; sometimes a warm meal is included.)
I was looking forward to using my new camera to capture the moment of our arrival at the summit and to photograph mountaintop scenes. But upon reaching the top, all I really wanted to do was to find the toilet and then the soba shop. I did take a few photos, but the weather was cold and windy, and frankly, there is not a lot to photograph up there. I took some shots of the volcanic crater, the soba shop, and the truly incredible views down the mountainside; I made sure to get "TOP MOUNT FUJI ALT 12,395" and "SUNRISE TOP MOUNT FUJI 2010" stamps burned into my walking stick to prove I was actually there (stamps are available in both English and Japanese); and then it was time to head back down to a warmer climate. Once at a lower elevation, my altitude sickness symptoms completely disappeared.
Masaya and Naomi Enjoying Soba at the Summit
My clothing choices generally worked out well, thanks to some good advice found on several web sites. My clothing included:
· Low-cut, water resistant hiking shoes
· Wool hiking socks
· Several layers of breathable t-shirts (one long sleeve)
· Flannel shirt
· Heavy fleece outer layer
· Hooded rain jacket
· Hiking pants and pull-over rain pants
· Wool knit hat
· Warm gloves and light cotton gloves
Because of fluctuating wind chill temperatures and levels of exertion, I frequently added or removed layers to stay comfortable. (The Fifth Station temperature when we departed was a comfortable 24˚C/75˚F, while at the summit the next morning the temperature was below freezing with a blustery wind.) The light wool hat knitted by my Japanese mother-in-law was especially valuable as the temperature dropped overnight.
One clothing mistake I made was not to bring a pair of light cotton gloves for grabbing onto chains, ropes, and rocks. My heavy down-filled ski gloves were too bulky for this purpose, and consequently, I had to use my bare hands. This would have been a real problem had the weather been a little colder. (Light cotton gloves are for sale at the Fifth Station.) Additionally, as noted earlier, a headlamp would have been helpful in negotiating the higher elevations of the trail. Be sure to bring extra batteries.
I brought plastic sandwich bags to keep my cell phone, wallet, and camera dry; an eyeglass band to prevent my eyeglasses from blowing away when the winds picked up near the top; a baseball cap to keep the sunlight off my face during return trip; a large plastic bag to carry out my trash; and a small roll of toilet paper (although not needed). Some climbers also carry sunscreen and sunglasses. I managed to stuff all these supplies, some snack food, extra clothing, and water into a medium-size, waterproof backpack.
I also carried with me two liters of water (four bottles), which proved to add considerable weight to my backpack. Since drinks are available along the way, next time I will probably bring just a liter.
Fortunately, I took along plenty of 100 yen coins (100 yen is equivalent to about one U.S. dollar, depending on the exchange rate). The toilet facilities ask for a 200 yen donation (at one toilet it is required), and the walking stick stamps at each station are 200 yen each (300 yen for two stamps on top). Three sizes of walking sticks are available at the Fifth Station for around 1,000 to 1,500 yen, and drinks and snacks along the trail require small change. A reasonably priced warm meal can be had at several coffee shops upon return to the Fifth Station.
Be sure to bring some food for the climb because there are long distances between several snack kiosks, none of which offer anything very appetizing – mainly canned drinks and instant noodles. (I did run across bananas at one location.) The soba for sale on top of the mountain was tasty and comforting after the long climb, and the soba shop provided a welcome refuge from the frigid morning air – prices ranged from around 800 to 2,500 yen.
And don't forget your camera!
Since the trails may be closed for inclement weather, even in the summer, check the weather forecast in advance. The following web page provides a summit forecast: http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Mount-Fuji/6day/top.
A good review of the Mt. Fuji climbing experience, including trails, transportation, supplies, and equipment, can be found at Japan-Guide.com: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6901.html.
Climbing Mt. Fuji, another excellent web page that provides all sorts of interesting and useful Mt. Fuji information, including almost daily updates during the climbing season, is at: http://www17.plala.or.jp/climb_fujiyama/index.html.
Some information on altitude sickness from the Outdoor Action Program at Princeton University is copied below. Additionally, the Japan-Guide.com reference above has a short section on altitude sickness and the use of oxygen bottles.
Thank you for reading my Mt. Fuji report. If you found this information helpful, or if you have any questions, please write me at firstname.lastname@example.com. Also, if you care to share a few sentences or paragraphs about your Mt. Fuji experience, I will post them here.
Richard Crume
July 23, 2010
Outdoor Action Guide to
High Altitude: Acclimatization and Illnesses
by Rick Curtis, Director, Outdoor Action Program
Traveling at high altitude can be hazardous. The information provided here is designed for educational use only and is not a substitute for specific training or experience. Princeton University and the author assume no liability for any individual's use of or reliance upon any material contained or referenced herein. This paper is prepared to provide basic information about altitude illnesses for the lay person. Medical research on high altitude illnesses is always expanding our knowledge of the causes and treatment. When going to altitude it is your responsibility to learn the latest information. The material contained in this article may not be the most current. Copyright © 1995 Rick Curtis, Outdoor Action Program, Princeton University.
High altitude-we all enjoy that tremendous view from a high summit, but there are risks in going to high altitude, and it's important to understand these risks. Here is a classic scenario for developing a high altitude illness. You fly from New York City to a Denver at 5,000 feet (1,525 meters). That afternoon you rent a car and drive up to the trailhead at 8,000 feet (2,438 meters). You hike up to your first camp at 9,000 feet (2,745 meters). The next day you hike up to 10,500 feet (3,048 meters). You begin to have a severe headache and feel nauseous and weak. If your condition worsens, you may begin to have difficulty hiking. Scenarios like this are not uncommon, so it's essential that you understand the physiological effects of high altitude.
What is High Altitude?
Altitude is defined on the following scale High (8,000 - 12,000 feet [2,438 - 3,658 meters]), Very High (12,000 - 18,000 feet [3,658 - 5,487 meters]), and Extremely High (18,000+ feet [5,500+ meters]). Since few people have been to such altitudes, it is hard to know who may be affected. There are no specific factors such as age, sex, or physical condition that correlate with susceptibility to altitude sickness. Some people get it and some people don't, and some people are more susceptible than others. Most people can go up to 8,000 feet (2,438 meters) with minimal effect. If you haven't been to high altitude before, it's important to be cautious. If you have been at that altitude before with no problem, you can probably return to that altitude without problems as long as you are properly acclimatized.
What Causes Altitude Illnesses
The concentration of oxygen at sea level is about 21% and the barometric pressure averages 760 mmHg. As altitude increases, the concentration remains the same but the number of oxygen molecules per breath is reduced. At 12,000 feet (3,658 meters) the barometric pressure is only 483 mmHg, so there are roughly 40% fewer oxygen molecules per breath. In order to properly oxygenate the body, your breathing rate (even while at rest) has to increase. This extra ventilation increases the oxygen content in the blood, but not to sea level concentrations. Since the amount of oxygen required for activity is the same, the body must adjust to having less oxygen. In addition, for reasons not entirely understood, high altitude and lower air pressure causes fluid to leak from the capillaries which can cause fluid build-up in both the lungs and the brain. Continuing to higher altitudes without proper acclimatization can lead to potentially serious, even life-threatening illnesses.
The major cause of altitude illnesses is going too high too fast. Given time, your body can adapt to the decrease in oxygen molecules at a specific altitude. This process is known as acclimatization and generally takes 1-3 days at that altitude. For example, if you hike to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters), and spend several days at that altitude, your body acclimatizes to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters). If you climb to 12,000 feet (3,658 meters), your body has to acclimatize once again. A number of changes take place in the body to allow it to operate with decreased oxygen.
Prevention of Altitude Illnesses
Prevention of altitude illnesses falls into two categories, proper acclimatization and preventive medications. Below are a few basic guidelines for proper acclimatization.
Preventive Medications
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
AMS is common at high altitudes. At elevations over 10,000 feet (3,048 meters), 75% of people will have mild symptoms. The occurrence of AMS is dependent upon the elevation, the rate of ascent, and individual susceptibility. Many people will experience mild AMS during the acclimatization process. Symptoms usually start 12-24 hours after arrival at altitude and begin to decrease in severity about the third day. The symptoms of Mild AMS are headache, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, nausea, disturbed sleep, and a general feeling of malaise. Symptoms tend to be worse at night and when respiratory drive is decreased. Mild AMS does not interfere with normal activity and symptoms generally subside within 2-4 days as the body acclimatizes. As long as symptoms are mild, and only a nuisance, ascent can continue at a moderate rate. When hiking, it is essential that you communicate any symptoms of illness immediately to others on your trip. AMS is considered to be a neurological problem caused by changes in the central nervous system. It is basically a mild form of High Altitude Cerebral Edema (see below).
Basic Treatment of AMS
The only cure is either acclimatization or descent. Symptoms of Mild AMS can be treated with pain medications for headache and Diamox. Both help to reduce the severity of the symptoms, but remember, reducing the symptoms is not curing the problem. Diamox allows you to breathe faster so that you metabolize more oxygen, thereby minimizing the symptoms caused by poor oxygenation. This is especially helpful at night when respiratory drive is decreased. Since it takes a while for Diamox to have an effect, it is advisable to start taking it 24 hours before you go to altitude and continue for at least five days at higher altitude. The recommendation of the Himalayan Rescue Association Medical Clinic is 125 mg. twice a day (morning and night). (The standard dose was 250 mg., but their research showed no difference for most people with the lower dose, although some individuals may need 250 mg.) Possible side effects include tingling of the lips and finger tips, blurring of vision, and alteration of taste. These side effects may be reduced with the 125 mg. dose. Side effects subside when the drug is stopped. Contact your physician for a prescription. Since Diamox is a sulfonamide drug, people who are allergic to sulfa drugs should not take Diamox. Diamox has also been known to cause severe allergic reactions to people with no previous history of Diamox or sulfa allergies. Frank Hubbell of SOLO in New Hampshire recommends a trial course of the drug before going to a remote location where a severe allergic reaction could prove difficult to treat.
Moderate AMS
Moderate AMS includes severe headache that is not relieved by medication, nausea and vomiting, increasing weakness and fatigue, shortness of breath, and decreased coordination (ataxia). Normal activity is difficult, although the person may still be able to walk on their own. At this stage, only advanced medications or descent can reverse the problem. Descending even a few hundred feet (70-100 meters) may help and definite improvement will be seen in descents of 1,000-2,000 feet (305-610 meters). Twenty-four hours at the lower altitude will result in significant improvements. The person should remain at lower altitude until symptoms have subsided (up to 3 days). At this point, the person has become acclimatized to that altitude and can begin ascending again. The best test for moderate AMS is to have the person "walk a straight line" heel to toe. Just like a sobriety test, a person with ataxia will be unable to walk a straight line. This is a clear indication that immediate descent is required. It is important to get the person to descend before the ataxia reaches the point where they cannot walk on their own (which would necessitate a litter evacuation).
Severe AMS
Severe AMS presents as an increase in the severity of the aforementioned symptoms, including shortness of breath at rest, inability to walk, decreasing mental status, and fluid buildup in the lungs. Severe AMS requires immediate descent to lower altitudes (2,000 - 4,000 feet [610-1,220 meters]).
There are two other severe forms of altitude illness, High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) and High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE). Both of these happen less frequently, especially to those who are properly acclimatized. When they do occur, it is usually with people going too high too fast or going very high and staying there. The lack of oxygen results in leakage of fluid through the capillary walls into either the lungs or the brain.
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE)
HAPE results from fluid buildup in the lungs. The fluid in the lungs prevents effective oxygen exchange. As the condition becomes more severe, the level of oxygen in the bloodstream decreases, and this can lead to cyanosis, impaired cerebral function, and death. Symptoms include shortness of breath even at rest, "tightness in the chest," marked fatigue, a feeling of impending suffocation at night, weakness, and a persistent productive cough bringing up white, watery, or frothy fluid. Confusion, and irrational behavior are signs that insufficient oxygen is reaching the brain. One of the methods for testing yourself for HAPE is to check your recovery time after exertion. If your heart and breathing rates normally slow down in X seconds after exercise, but at altitude your recovery time is much greater, it may mean fluid is building up in the lungs. In cases of HAPE, immediate descent is a necessary life-saving measure (2,000 - 4,000 feet [610-1,220 meters]). Anyone suffering from HAPE must be evacuated to a medical facility for proper follow-up treatment.
High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE)
HACE is the result of swelling of brain tissue from fluid leakage. Symptoms can include headache, loss of coordination (ataxia), weakness, and decreasing levels of consciousness including, disorientation, loss of memory, hallucinations, psychotic behavior, and coma. It generally occurs after a week or more at high altitude. Severe instances can lead to death if not treated quickly. Immediate descent is a necessary life-saving measure (2,000 - 4,000 feet [610-1,220 meters]). There are some medications that may be prescribed for treatment in the field, but these require that you have proper training in their use. Anyone suffering from HACE must be evacuated to a medical facility for proper follow-up treatment.
Other Medications for Altitude Illnesses
Gamow Bag (pronounced ga´ mäf)
This clever invention has revolutionized field treatment of high altitude illnesses. The bag is basically a sealed chamber with a pump. The person is placed inside the bag and it is inflated. Pumping the bag full of air effectively increases the concentration of oxygen molecules and therefore simulates a descent to lower altitude. In as little as 10 minutes the bag can create an "atmosphere" that corresponds to that at 3,000 - 5,000 feet (915 - 1,525 meters) lower. After a 1-2 hours in the bag, the person's body chemistry will have "reset" to the lower altitude. This lasts for up to 12 hours outside of the bag which should be enough time to walk them down to a lower altitude and allow for further acclimatization. The bag and pump weigh about 14 pounds (6.3 kilos) and are now carried on most major high altitude expeditions. Bags can be rented for short term trips such as treks or expeditions.
Cheyne-Stokes Respirations
Above 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) most people experience a periodic breathing during sleep known as Cheyne-Stokes Respirations. The pattern begins with a few shallow breaths and increases to deep sighing respirations then falls off rapidly. Respirations may cease entirely for a few seconds and then the shallow breaths begin again. During the period when breathing stops the person often becomes restless and may wake with a sudden feeling of suffocation. This can disturb sleeping patterns, exhausting the climber. Acetazolamide is helpful in relieving the periodic breathing. This type of breathing is not considered abnormal at high altitudes. However, if it occurs first during an illness (other than altitude illnesses) or after an injury (particularly a head injury) it may be a sign of a serious disorder.
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Published on Sunday, March 19th, 2017 at 2:32 pm
On Monday 6th March a group of Methodists from Shildon and Bishop Auckland went to Traidcraft headquarters at Gateshead to celebrate Fair Trade fortnight and meet Linda Berchie, a cocoa farmer.
Linda comes from the Western Region of Ghana where she lives with her husband and four children. She is responsible for weighing all the cocoa grown by her village and paying the farmers accordingly.
She has a 12 acre cocoa farm and is an active member of the Kuapa Gender team, organising training for women farmers on money and home management, and alternative income generating methods like soap making and growing other crops.
Earlier in the month Shildon Methodist Church had supported the work of Traidcraft by holding a 'Big Brew', which raised £30 and gave the opportunity for people to purchase a wide variety of Fairtrade products.
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PRAGUE (AP) — Petra Kvitova is determined to play tennis again — no matter what that requires after a knife-wielding intruder attacked her inside her home.
The two-time Wimbledon champion was released from a hospital on Friday, three days after she was operated following injuries in the attack in the town of Prostejov.
With a big bandage covering her left hand and forearm, Kvitova said she was told by the surgeon who operated on her in a specialized clinic in the northern town of Vysoke nad Jizerou on Tuesday that her recovery is "looking good and without complications, as it should be."
"I feel better day by day," she told reporters in Prague.
"Yesterday morning during a session (with) the doctor, I was able to move the fingers on my left hand which I think … was the greatest Christmas present I could have wished for."
Apparently in a good mood and smiling, Kvitova offered thanks for support she received from other players, fans, her family, team and doctors.
"I never received so many (supportive) messages in my life at a moment," she said. "I really appreciate that."
Martina Navratilova was among those who wished Kvitova "a speedy recovery."
"We can't wait to see you back on court again," the tennis great tweeted.
Kvitova sustained damage to the tendons in her left hand, along with injuries to all five fingers and two nerves.
Doctors estimate it will take her about six months to return to tennis.
Kvitova vowed to come back, sooner or later.
"I don't care about how much time it takes, if three months, six months or a year," she said. "But that's for sure I want to return one day and I'll do all I can to make that happen. I had no doubt about my return to the tennis circuit for a second. I had no doubt about my return to the tennis circuit for a second."
Kvitova won Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014. She reached a career-high ranking of No. 2 in 2011, but finished the 2016 season as No. 11.
Kvitova didn't take questions but said she didn't want to look back and talk about Tuesday's incident. The attacker is still at large.
In April 1993, Monica Seles was at the height of her success when she was stabbed in the back during a changeover at a tournament in Hamburg. A man reached over a courtside railing and knifed her, leaving an inch-deep slit between her shoulder blades.
Seles returned to the game 27 months later and reached the 1995 U.S. Open final.
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-Two international players with the least amount of football experience, but with the most impressive nicknames delighted Detroit Friday night. Rookie Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah of Ghana showed us his size and burst with a pick six on the Jets' first drive. The number five pick of this year's draft followed with a nice move on stud left takle D'Brickashaw Ferguson with a run stuffing tackle for loss. Later on in the game 28-year-old YouTube kicking sensation Havard Rugland of Norway, a.k.a. "Kickalicious", bashed two field goals from 49 and 50 yards deep.
-Nostalgia of last year crept up the throat when Matthew Stafford's first pass was deflected. While last season is hoped to be an off-year for the 4th-year quarterback he did his best impersonation of the inconsistent, inaccurate passer we had witnessed too often. But just like last year, Stafford found Calvin Johnson when he wanted too. In fact, Stafford's only three completions were to Johnson for a total of 58 yards.
Stafford only has eyes for his record-breaking receiver and while they make a great couple, he has to get out more and see other friends. His buddies Nate Burleson and Ryan Broyles were out of commission tonight, so I will give the former number one pick some slack. However, Stafford's clinginess must end or else the Detroit Lions will have the same predictable offense they displayed last season.
– Special teams looked great! Just like the aforementioned 'Kickalicious', veteran David Akers made both of his field goals. 5th rounder Sam Martin showed off his boot as well. His first punt went for 54 yards with great hang-time and left the Jets behind their own 10-yard line. Patrick Edwards showed a spark in the punt return game with a 25-yard dash that was called back because of a block-in-the-back penalty. While special teams may seem trivial, the Lions lost multiple games last season solely through their ineptness at every aspect. If they can turn those negatives into positives their close losses will become wins.
– Who is Matt Willis? The undrafted 29-year-old with only 30 catches for 385 yards amassed in his career dazzled the Ford Field crowd, grabbing the Lions' lone offensive touchdown. He caught three balls for 51 yards on the night, not including a spectacular snatch made out of bounds. Willis has been a special teams player for the bulk of his career with the Denver Broncos.
He is highly unlikely to make the active roster, but the Lions' back-end of their wide receiver depth chart is open for competition as a plethora of no-names try to make their mark in the NFL.
No-Huddle Notes
- The offense stalled early and often just like last year's 4-12 group did.
- The new-look offensive line did just fine in the aerial attack, but lacked any push in the run game. Look for bulldozer Larry Warford to supercede Dylan Gandy at guard to help that issue.
- The defense applied the immense pressure I was hoping for, along with stifling the Jets at the line of scrimmage. One could not help but notice rookie ends Ansah and Devin Taylor shine in their stints.
- The linebackers were porous against the pass just as expected, leaving short and middle routes wide open. Deandre Levy, whom the Lions rely upon for coverage skills, wound up chasing the tails of an inferior Jet offense.
- The secondary had no impact. They rarely blew an assignment but came away with zero turnovers and failed in aiding the linebackers. The addition of a healthy Louis Delmas could do wonders.
One Last Thing
Did we just watch a preseason game? Maybe it was the long layoff from football, but I found myself catch a goose bump from the sheer enthusiasm I witnessed. Ford Field was sold out, the fans were going nuts, and the players looked like kids on Christmas. The camaraderie and joy this team exemplified in early August looked unique to me, so yes I am excited for Thursday.


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Grass-green Porsches, neon yellow Lamborghinis and even luminous red Ferraris will soon fade away into the background on most streets, as the latest creation from HAMANN Motorsport steals the show. With the "memoR", HAMANN – the specialists for unique super sports cars – presents an exquisitely colourful McLaren MP4-12C with typical HAMANN bodywork. With the stage set like this, the refined two-seater will transform ugly streets into palatial catwalks, clothing its passengers in magnificent haute couture.
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Would you believe that 100+ Women Who Care, the Comet Chapter, has donated more than $60,000 to the community in the last two years?
Well it's true. No middleman, no overt governing body, no over the top fundraising efforts. Just a group of Atalissa, Nichols and West Liberty women with open hearts.
"We have women from all different backgrounds in the community in terms of age, interests, churches and more," says Board Member Lori Leggins. "That's us, a wide demographic and wide membership."
100+ Women Who Care (100+WWWC) is a national organization that's championed by its individual local groups. Four times a year the Comet Chapter meets to choose a local beneficiary.
The process is simple, members meet at a pre-determined location for a social half hour, during which time every woman submits one slip of paper with the name of a local organization.
Afterwards three slips of paper are chosen at random and the women vote on one. Everyone writes a $100 check, all of which are gathered and given to the winner.
"It's winner take all, we turn the checks straight over to the organization," says Leggins about the simplicity of the process. "That's by design."
The goal is to one day have 100 members, right now the Comet Chapter is averaging 70-80. But, that's still $7,000 to $8,000 worth of cash generated per meeting towards a local organization.
What makes 100+WWWC work is that, beyond the actual writing of the checks, members aren't required to do anything else. They don't even have to attend the quarterly meetings.
This too is by design. The Comet Chapter gives women a chance to help the community, despite their busy life and other responsibilities. Checks are signed, sealed and delivered.
"Women are busy, they wear a lot of different hats," says Leggins. She herself is no exception to this fact.
"So our members really like this concept," she adds. "No bake sales, no pop cans to redeem. Not that those are bad ideas, but 100+ Women gives you a chance to relax and talk with friends."
They're also pretty serious about the recipients being local, the point is to benefit the communities of Atalissa, Nichols and West Liberty directly.
None of the money goes to organizations outside of the West Liberty Community School District, which, of course, is also the reason it's referred to as the Comet Chapter.
The proof is in the pudding, recipients (winners) have included:
The Ministerial Association, CYG for the benefit of Kayla Smith, the West Liberty Fine Arts Program, the Back Pack Program, Pre K-5 teachers, the West Liberty Fire Department, Dream Catchers
and the Infant Closet
The Chapter kicked off the first meeting of its third year by choosing to donate to the Friends of Historic West Liberty, a group involved with helping the Downtown Task Force (DTF).
The money will go towards helping start a grant writing process for DTF, which is pursing a Community Development Block Grant, which could net downtown development efforts around $800,000 if successful.
The 100+WWWC Chapter was started by Lori Leggins, Jodi Dvorak and Chris Martin, inspired by the Hawkeye Chapter that was created in Iowa City a few years earlier.
They were drawn to this idea that a group of women could make such an impactful difference at a local level just by meeting four times a year.
"In their first event they were able to donate $22,000 and I thought 'that's an awesome idea,'" says Board Member Leggins. "I just like the whole way it was done, minimal time investment for the members but such a huge impact."
Unlike other famous organizations, such as Rotary and the Lions, there isn't a strict central governing body. While a national organization, it's very hands off.
100+WWWC, including the Comet Chapter, is not a 501(c) nonprofit organization either. They don't keep any of the money made during a quarterly meeting.
Rather, they ask a local organization, most recently Fred's Feed, to a be lite-bite sponsor and provide money towards the snacks and the venue.
The Comet Chapter also attempts to include everybody in West Liberty, Nichols and Atalissa by not having a set meeting date.
Yes, it meets quarterly, but it's not always on a Monday, or the third day of the month, or something along those lines. In fact, the Comet Chapter will be meeting in August, but has yet to put a date on that.
Don't worry though, they'll put word out soon. The Chapter plans to gather at the Floral Hall at the Muscatine County Fairgrounds this time around, more specifics will be in the Index.
"Being as we are small community, we have to be flexible with the calendar," says Leggins. "We can't accommodate everybody, but we do try move it around to include as many as possible."
In order to participate with the 100+WWWC Comet Chapter members must be at least 18, a woman and willing to commit to writing a $100 check four times a year, totaling $400 in all.
However, they invite women to come and check it out. It's not hard to be involved, in fact, the chapter attempts to make it very easy. It just takes the right attitude and a checkbook.
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So, let's get down to business, y'all. Put on those thinking caps and remember — no cheating!
- I am quite widespread (and even more handsome, in my own estimation)
- I make my home in meadows, forests and grasslands
- I am a vegetarian
- I have a few different names
- You have surely seen me before (and no doubt thought me adorable)
So, what am I?!
Make your guess then go here for the answer and more interesting facts.
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Ridgewater sweeps Itasca in baseball
WILLMAR -- Ridgewater wrapped up a productive Easter weekend, including a sweep of Itasca on Saturday in the MCAC Cross-Over Tournament.
The Warriors won the opener 9-6 and then completed the sweep with a 9-8 victory in the second game.
Ridgewater topped Vermilion twice on Friday.
In the opener Saturday, Nathan Nietfeld hurled four shutout innings for the win, allowing only two hits. Mike Weber, Austen Hadley and Luke Frauendienst had two hits apiece.
In the nightcap, Ridgewater led 9-0 before holding off a late Itasca comeback bid.
Hadley, Shane Kampsen and Matt Christensen had two hits each. Weber drove in three runs and Kampsen and Christensen each knocked in two runs.
Cody Conners earned the win, hurling the first 5Zc innings and allowing five hits and three runs.
Game One Ridgewater 9, Itasca 6
Itasca 022 200 0 -- 6 10 1
Ridgewater 111 303 x -- 9 11 0
HITTING - Itasca: Not available ... Ridgewater: Mike Weber 2-for-3; Austen Hadley 2-for-3; Luke Frauendienst 2-for-3; Shane Kampsen 1-for-3; Clint 0 -- 9 12 3
Itasca 000 006 2 -- 8 9 1
HITTING - Ridgewater: Luke Frauendienst 1-for-3; Benji Hager 1-for-3, 2b; Austen Hadley 2-for-5; Shane Kampsen 2-for-4, 2 rbi; Kelvin Nelson 1-for-3; Matt Christensen 2-for-3, 2b, 2 rbi; Mike Weber 1-for-3, 3 rbi; Cameron Lehner 2-for-3 ... Itasca: Riewer 2-for-4; Churchill 3-for-4
PITCHING (ip-h-r-er-bb-so) -- Ridgewater: Cody Conners (W) 52/3-5-3-2-2-3, Jordan Flick 2/3-3-3-0-1-0, Johnny Pistulka 1/3-0-1-1-1-0, Cody Johnson 1/3-1-1-0-1-0 ... Itasca: Heck (L)
Aretz 1-for-3; Kelvin Nelson 1-for-3; Matt Christensen 1-for-3, 3b; Cameron 1-for-3
PITCHING (ip-h-r-er-bb-so) -- Itasca: Barthel (L) ... Ridgewater: Ryan Speltz 4-8-6-6-4-2, Nathan Nietfeld (W) 3-2-0-0-0-1
Game Two
Ridgewater 9, Itasca 8
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The Poetical Works of William Cowper
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by CARY, Rev. H.F.
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February 2017 - Norwegian Dawn to Caribbean - Western
The ports of call are all different and great. Casa Maya in Mexico and Belize are truly worth while. The stop in Cozumel, Mexico go to beach or resort and in Honduras a quick shopping trip away from the port area for the best buys. A enjoyable cruise I would even do again.


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I have always been a pretty simple girl when it comes to jewelry. Don't get me wrong I like to do the blingy stuff every now and then but for my everyday wear I gravitate more toward the simple, timeless pieces like I have in this post below. All of the pieces in this post are from Love Always and I could seriously wear everything from this site. My favorite is customized jewelry pieces and Love Always has a huge selection of that at an affordable price so it draws me right in. You can follow them on insta for tons of jewelry inspiration. I am sort of a jewelry collector and I'm so excited to continue growing my collection and soon I will need pieces with the next little dudes name on it too!
jacket: Goodnight Macaroon
jeans: AG Jeans (non-maternity)
shoes: c/o Windsor
bag: Proenza Schouler via c/o Fashionphile
earrings // necklace // monogrammed ring // silver ring: c/o Love Always
Hanes' outfit:
tank: H&M
cardigan: Zara
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This Mom Dresses Her Napping Baby In CostumesFrom famous musicians to iconic film and tv characters, check out what this photographer has been dressing her baby up as.
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Use these fun flashcards to memorize moon-related terms including the moon's different phases and eclipses.
Kids learn about the Earth's solid and atmospheric layers, then label the diagram with the correct terms in this fifth grade Earth science worksheet.
Take a plunge under the surface of the earth! With this worksheet as your guide, you may explore the geological processes of our planet.
The Earth is very much alive, even its rocks shift and change. Practice geology vocabulary with this challenging word search.
This moon phases worksheet offers a clear explanation of the lunar cycles. To teach your student the phases of the moon, download now!
How much do you know about our home planet? Boost your Earth knowledge with this science printable.
If you think volcanoes are cool, this worksheet will blow your mind! Learn about the rock cycle by reading the paragraph and taking a multiple choice quiz.
Global warming is a serious issue in our world today. Help your child understand how it works with this greenhouse effect coloring worksheet.
Get your fifth grader involved in some earth science by helping her plan and create her very own rock collection.
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At School of Rock Memphis, we offer 2 types of camps designed for different ages and skill levels:
Rock 101 Camp - Rock 101 Camp is designed for beginner musicians ages 8 - 12. Campers must choose a primary instrument for the week from electric guitar, electric bass, drums, keyboard, or vocals, but they do not need to have prior experience on the instrument. This camp focuses more on a fun approach to the fundamentals of rock n roll performance, and the camp does finish off with a live performance by the campers on Friday afternoon at School of Rock Memphis.
Performance Boot Camp - Performance Boot Camp is designed for intermediate to advanced musicians ages 10 - 17. Campers must have some proficiency on electric guitar, electric bass, drums, keyboard, or vocals which includes at least 6 months of lessons or training. This camp jumps straight into a more intermediate band rehearsal environment, and these kids will rehearse and perform an 8 - 12 song show on Friday evening. Our boot camp shows are off site at a real music venue in Memphis. This year's locations will be announced at camp time.
- Rock 101 Session I - June 5 - 9
- Rock 101 Session II - July 10 - 14
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BRATTLEBORO -- The New England Center for Circus Arts is holding Winter Circus Camp for ages 5-15 years and runs from Dec. 26-29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The staff at the New England Center for Circus Arts are experienced instructors, and the kids will have fun while challenging their physical limits and making friends in supportive, team building, healthy and empowering activities. Offerings include acrobatics, trapeze, clowning, juggling, aerials, tight wire and more
Sign up for one day or multiple days. The fee is $60 per day, with a 10 percent discount for multiple days. To register, visit www.necenterforcircusarts.org or call 802-254-9780. The winter camp will be at the Cotton Mill.
NECCA will also hold a free sample class on Jan. 5 to allow people to try out offerings for the coming sessions of classes.
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It is settled, we all "ALL" hate dieting; specifically during summer when we're out and about most of the time; and the most delicious cold desserts and beverages are served! Oh and the parties and the alcohol … Do not get me started on that!
Avoiding the calories is simply "impossible", reducing them on the other hand is very doable! Belle Beirut gathered a few easy tips to apply during summer so you can keep your weight or lose some of it over time!
1. Some foods take more calories to digest than their own calories; add lettuce and cabbage to your lunch and dinner; they'll make the system work and bring a minimum of calories.
2. It is summer and the weather is great, time for barbecue! Use this as your escape from fried foods; the grill is on –outdoors- and everything becomes magically healthy.
3. Make healthy lettuce based salads and keep them super cold in the fridge; they will satisfy your night cravings and bring in some extra water to your body. And if you can totally substitute your regular dinner with these, then it will be easier to lose a few pounds.
4. Ice cream is not as fattening as you think if you order it fat free; with 50 calories a scoop, 3 scoops can be your daily snack. Remember, the creamy ones have much more calories than sorbets.
5. For most, finding the food is the first reason to eat it! Keep desserts off your fridge and load it on low calories fruits. Believe it or not, cold fruits quickly become a new healthy addiction.
6. Sparkling water and diet sodas are always better than fruit juice –in terms of calories- Juices are rich in calories and poor in fibers, you do not need them. Our favorite mix: half a cup of fruit juice with half of cup of sparkling water Half the calories, and the same great *sparkly* taste.
7. Do you know that the body easily confuses hunger and thirst? Make sure you're drinking frequently so you won't eat calories you don't need.
8. Parties are unavoidable! Keep it low on the alcohol because it is horribly high in calories, mix your drink with ¾ diet soda to stay on the safe side and do not exceed 2 drinks! Remember, alcohol in No desserts or snacks same day!
9. The gym! Oh yes we all hate this "duty" but this too has a way around it! Collective classes, dance classes, group sports like tennis, and martial arts! In addition to a large host of summer activities, these can help you get in shape and lose weight without agonizing in the gym!
Voila, "Les Delices de L'ete" if you can't beat them, work around them!!
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All our B&B rooms are en-suite with private entrance and private balcony with sea view and a mini garden.The units are equipped with DStv, ceiling fans, fridge tea & coffee making facilities. Braai facilities available.
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I have long been a fan of marketing and have been conducting my unique style almost as long as I have been writing. Back in the day, I realized, that if I wanted to be a successful poet, I would have to learn to market myself as such. I tell clients today, that if I can market myself and my successful series of readings, I can market just about anything. That is why I position myself as a poet/marketing geek.
There's lots of fun and create involved in marketing and I reckon that is why I am so good at it. You have to be a little bit silly to be a marketeer. Seriousness just does not sell. In this section of my site I will endeavor to give you a little bit of insight into what and how I do what I do.


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Momentive Opens New Facility in Arkansas
The Oilfield Technology Group (OTG) of Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc., announced the startup of a new manufacturing plant in Batesville, Ark., to provide additional resin coated proppants to fracturing service companies and operators in the oil & gas industry.
"We continue to add needed capacity to satisfy our customers' demand for specialty proppants for the growing horizontal fracturing market. The addition of this facility to our current manufacturing grid will enable us to ensure an ongoing and secure supply of specialty proppants for the industry," said Jerry Borges, Vice President, Oilfield Technology Group.
The Batesville plant is the second addition to the OTG manufacturing grid in 2011. The business expanded its plant in Cleburne, Texas, earlier this year and has incremental expansions in process at other facilities. It now operates a total of six manufacturing plants with multiple production lines and fourteen transload facilities serving the U.S. and Canadian markets.
The new Batesville facility will manufacture OTG's newest addition to its product line, called Black Pro™ proppant, which offers next-generation resin bonding technology.
"We continue to develop new products to address the shale exploration requirements in North America," Borges said. "Black Pro proppant is another addition to our line of curable products that provides flowback control for our customers in the numerous frac treatments in the horizontal sections. The benefits of curable resin coated proppants have helped our customers maintain clean wellbores when producing these prolific wells," Borges said.
Resin coated proppants are used in the hydraulic fracturing process to help optimize production from oil and gas wells by maximizing fracture flow capacity from the reservoir to the wellbore. Technological innovations and Momentive's introduction of enhanced materials have expanded the use of resin coated proppants into unconventional reservoirs that feature complex and challenging geological formations.


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ERNIE PYLE was a beloved journalist and military correspondent during WWII. Pyle studied journalism at Indiana University but left school to become a reporter for a small newspaper prior to moving to Washington. After working as a reporter and an aviation writer, he eventually became managing editor for the Washington Daily News. In 1932 he began writing a national travel column syndicated by the Scripps-Howard chain to about 200 newspapers. Traveling about the country in his car, he captured the hearts of Americans by writing in his folksy style about the unusual places and the lives of the ordinary people that he met.
When the Second World War broke out, Pyle became a war correspondent and carried his unique style and insight into battle. He became the most popular of all correspondents, writing simple first-hand accounts about the experiences of the common enlisted men rather than writing about the official military perspective. He was awarded the coveted Pulitzer Prize in 1944, and the next year he was killed by Japanese machine gun fire.
Pyle was laid to rest between two unknown soldiers on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. His legacy is preserved by literature, film, a library, awards, and scholarships. His outstanding journalism is the inspiration for the NSNC Ernie Pyle Lifetime Achievement Award, given yearly to honor a columnist who exemplifies outstanding achievement in the tradition of Ernie Pyle.
The war in Iraq has created a new interest in the work of Pyle and his realistic accounts of war, death, awe, life and loss. We invite you to visit the Indiana University School of Journalism where some of Pyle's most-read and most inspiring columns have been reprinted.
On This Day – New York Times – April 19, 1945
"You begin to feel that you can't go on forever without being hit. I feel that I've used up all my chances, and I hate it. I don't want to be killed." — Ernest Pyle


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After leaving Dark Funeral, sometime in 1996, Blackmoon directed his efforts toward recording the second Necrophobic album, Darkside. Following this, he was involved with the War project. He also put together yet another band, recruiting former Dark Funeral vocalist, Themgoroth, and Impious (of In Aternum). In late 1998, these three were joined by Matte Modin as they entered Dugout Studio to record their self-titled E.P. The recording would then be completed at Abyss Studio, which was also the spawning ground of The Secrets of the Black Arts. The cover art was taken from "Inferno" (The Divine Comedy) by Gustave Dore and the band makes specific mention, in the liner notes, that no keyboards were used on this recording. That says a lot for the musical climate, at that time, as far too many bands were emerging from all sides, hiding awful musicianship beneath a wall of synth. None of that is found here. What the listener is exposed to, here, is what the Infernal call 'Satanic Holocaust Metal'. This is a very appropriate description.
"Requiem (The Coming of the Age of Satan)" erupts like a violent storm of dark and malevolent forces, seeking to utterly destroy the frail human spirit as Blackmoon's nocturnal melodies are accompanied by Themgoroth's absolutely demonic screams. The drumming is incredibly intense, yet very skilled. The guitar solo proves to be another welcome addition to the music. This song is merciless in its approach, completely crushing everything in its path. The sound is very similar to The Secrets of the Black Arts, yet even more violent and destructive. Despite its chaotic fury, the riffs are actually very memorable. It is very obvious that this song was composed by no amateur.
"Wrath of the Infernal One" begins with more of Blackmoon's trademark riffs, creating a cold and nocturnal aura. The lyrics are as blasphemous and evil as anything found on the early Dark Funeral material. About halfway through, there is yet another lead solo, just to add to the dark atmosphere. This song has a barbaric pace, much like the opener, yet the exceptional songwriting abilities possessed by Blackmoon are revealed here, as this is similar and yet quite different from that song.
The next song is "Storms of Armageddon", bursting forth from the deepest abyss to take your feeble human spirit into the darkness, only to be ripped to shreds and condemned to hellish torment. Mid-way through, there is another brief solo that sounds reminiscent of something from an early Necrophobic album. The tremolo riffs that slither through the chaos seem to take hold in the darkest recesses of your mind, haunting you long after the song has concluded.
"Under the Hellsign" is the final song, beginning with demonic screams from beyond. This continues the frantic pace that has been established by this point. This E.P. would make a good soundtrack for a battle. The cold tremolo riffs stand out amidst the hellish storm of blasting drums and Themgoroth's possessed vocals, sounding a bit like old Mayhem. There is not much variation, from song to song, as the same fast pace dominates this recording, yet it is impressive to see a band managing to accomplish the most within these limits, making sure that each song has an identity of its own.
If you were disappointed with the direction taken by Dark Funeral, following the departure of Blackmoon and Themgoroth, then you are encouraged to seek this out. What you will find here is violent and uncompromising Swedish Black Metal.
Merciless and like a hellish thunderstorm, loaded with the infernal hate of the Dark One Infernal's debut crushes upon the listener, the worthless, wretched mortal human being, this entity of flesh, whose existence is merely a live-through of pain and suffering. With each riff, each hit on the drum kit and each vomited diabolical phrase, the feeble soul gets more and more excruciated, to finally loose itself in the eternal pandemonium of satanic Black Metal. Again and again those waves smite against the wimpy human soul to finally cleanse its inner spirit from all that is good, so that like on scorched earth a new sprout can set the stage for a new era, an era no longer burdened by the cross of the self-proclaimed holder of the holy truth.
Love, peace and harmony are far away from this band, so are progressive sound-writing, keyboards and clean vocals. The contrast is the case. With roots in bands like Setherial and Dark Funeral, Infernal takes the core elements of their style from them and distills it into a blastbeats loaded piece of aggressive played Black Metal. Like Dark Funeral in their early days or Setherial on Hell Eternal this music offers something for those who are interested in straight and uncompromising piece of Swedish Black Art. In every minute one clearly recognizes that these musicians are capable of what they are doing; listenable through their way of playing the music – speed and technique – but also in the way they have written their songs. Even though not much of variation has been used and the strictly self-limitation to a small facet in the vast Black Metal genre might often be a burden to a band leading to an overwhelmingly self-copying in each songs, Infernal is actually able to bypass this shortcoming and keeping the level in song writing high over the entire album; young bands often fail on this point, because they lack of experience to write songs that catch the listener over a longer period.
Seldom the band leaves the realm the fast played riffs and gives room for a solo or the like. It is indeed surprising that they are used, but they are restricted to a minor role or a neat extra to make the music more interesting and raising it to a core element of it. Matte Modin on the drums really does a great job and uses a lot of breaks and styles so that unlike bands as Setherial the drums are not reduced to some double-bass thing in the background that could also be played by a drum computer, but to a important and dominating part of the entire structure of the songs. The guitars fit well into this category, too, and form the basis of the music with the expected fast played riffs. Surprisingly good are the solos, which appear now and then, especially because they take the enormous speed of the music to an even higher level and contrasting fine the Black Metal thunder which is normally the predominant part of the music. Even though the vocals offer nothing new or any unheard style, they add the music undoubtedly with the right amount of power to give the tracks the last kick. Recorded at the Dugout studio and completed at the famous Abyss studio, the sound of the music is nothing less than excellent and the main reason this album has such power.
Overall the music is really good to listen at, especially if one is fond of aggressive played Black Metal and wants nothing else than a neck breaker piece of music. Even after listening over and over to this album it is not getting boring or the sort, even after all those years that have passed since the record found its way into my collection. Yes, it is somehow very limited and nothing special in particular, but who cares? There are hardly bands out there capable to play such an intense piece of Black Metal. 16:03 minutes are not much … but enough to get some serious neck injuries.


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i>clicker and SSL v3 Vulnerability
From i>clicker:
You have likely heard of the recent potential security vulnerability of SSL v3. As an appreciated and valued customer, we wanted to let you know as soon as possible that we are aware of this issue and let you know that your faculty users could experience issues using i>clicker as a result of this vulnerability.
Technical Explanation: i>clicker software versions 6.4.1 and earlier utilize the SSL v3 communication protocol. As a result, clients using i>clicker 6.4.1 and earlier versions of i>clicker may experience issues with LMS integrations, which includes roster sync and grade upload. So far, we have reports of issues with Canvas, Sakai, and Blackboard due to these companies disabling this communication protocol to mitigate any potential risk for secure http (https) connections.
Steps we are taking: We are diligently working on an update, v6.4.2, which will utilize a different security protocol to replace SSLv3. All i>clicker 6.x (and earlier) users will need to update to this version to avoid disruptions with LMS integrations. This update should be available sometime next week. In the interim, instructors can continue to use i>clicker 6.4.1 with manual LMS integration rather than i>clicker integrate if it is necessary for them to sync a roster or upload grades. We plan to communicate with faculty tomorrow afternoon to alert them of this issue as well.
There remain some potential issues that relate to this same issue:
- i>clicker GO communicates with the GO servers using SSL v3. We are going to be updating the GO communication protocol and anticipate no issues with the usage of GO in class.
- The i>clicker registration database also uses SSL v3 to communicate with i>grader for Sync and other functionality. Again, we anticipate no issues with registration data communications.
We are monitoring the situation very closely and will update you immediately if necessary. As soon as the software update is available, we will communicate directly with you.
Thank you for your support of i>clicker. If you have any questions or concerns, please reply to this message or call, and we'll be back in touch right away.
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