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Database Integrity for IMS™
Protect the integrity of your IMS data
- Perform validation checks during database procedures to mitigate risks and avoid costly errors.
- Analyze the structures and relationships in your database so you can locate and repair problems.
- Manage space utilization efficiently, improving performance and availability.
Verify and analyze to avoid errors
Keep your databases safe from corruption by using Database Integrity for IMS to actively validate data structures and analyze resource usage. A collection of mapping, analysis, reporting, and management features make it easy to keep your data in mint condition.
Top to bottom validation
Automatically check for errors and mismatches at every level, from pointers and control blocks to segments and configuration items.
Proactive analysis
Boost efficiency by keeping a close eye on your space utilization and identifying areas for improvement.
Interactive analytics and visualizations
Take advantage of interactive charts, graphs, and reports so you can quickly spot trends and potential issues.
Structure and relationship mapping
Gain a comprehensive view of structure and hierarchy with tools for mapping, labeling, and validating your data.
Advanced control block maintenance
Avert mismatches with tools for cross-referencing, mapping, auditing, disassembling, and comparing control blocks.
Powerful, intuitive interface
Empower your IMS DBAs—be they novices or seasoned experts—with an easy-to-use ISPF interface.
Support for multiple database types
Put this solution to work with any IMS database, whether full-function, HALDB, Fast Path, or BMC Partitioned Database Facility.
Cut down on delays and disruptions
- Save yourself from costly recoveries by catching and correcting problems before they occur.
- Enhance your DBA's productivity with intuitive tools to help them maintain integrity.
- Understand your database usage more clearly, with interactive analytical reports.
"BMC Pointer Checker Plus gives us the information we need concerning the database structure."— Uwe Streiber, Database Manager, Commerzbank
Read the Commerzbank story
Products included in this solution
The Database Integrity for IMS solution is made up of the following products, all of which are designed to safeguard the integrity of your data at every level.
Pointer Checker Plus for IMS™
Improve availability by validating pointers during image copy and recovery tasks with BMC Pointer Checker Plus for IMS. You'll be able to proactively monitor database space utilization, diagnose and repair structural problems, and manage your IMS environment through a graphical user interface. The utility also provides interactive charts and tables that display current state and historical information about jobs, databases, database partitions, data sets, and segments in the DBA Toolkit.
This product is available as a part of the following offerings: Database Integrity for IMS
Database Integrity Plus for IMS™
Eliminate the most common cause of database corruption by preventing control block and data set mismatches with BMC Database Integrity Plus for IMS. You'll be able to easily verify that a PSB was built from the same DBD that was used to load the database. This utility allows for the mapping, disassembling and comparison of control blocks, as well as showing database segments and their hierarchical relationships. The Library Interrogator feature provides powerful options for handling control block mismatch problems and library management tasks.
This product is available as a part of the following offerings: Database Integrity for IMS
Fast Path Analyzer/EP
Gain valuable insight into your DEDBs with BMC Fast Path Analyzer/EP, a utility that allows you to view and analyze statistics on your databases with minimal downtime. Examine, verify, and view reports on pointer data, including segment pointers, root addressable pointers (RAPs), and SDEP pointers. Current and historical reports can help you monitor and manage performance characteristics, space usage, and physical attributes of DEDBs. You can also use the tool to model the effect of potential DEDB changes before performing them. Auxiliary features also allow VSAM zap/dumps, reporting on SDEP space usage, and invocation of DEDB randomizing routines.
This product is available as a part of the following offerings: Database Integrity for IMS, Database Reorganization for IMS
Fast Path Online Analyzer/EP
The BMC Fast Path Online Analyzer/EP utility lets you analyze the content and structure of your DEDBs while they remain online. It lets you verify the integrity of all pointer values, free space element chains, and VSAM control fields, as well as helping determine space utilization needs. Fast Path Online Analyzer/EP allows you to analyze your DEDBs faster, without requiring resource-intensive sorts and work files.
This product is available as a part of the following offerings: Database Reorganization for IMS™, Database Integrity for IMS™


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We're grateful for the beautiful testimony that CFCA sponsor Lynn Woolf posted to her blog this morning about her two sponsored children, Flora in Tanzania and Christian in Honduras.
Here's an excerpt …
You know the TV commercials for charities helping children in poverty? ìJust $1 a dayî is all thatís needed to†change†a childís life. You know what? Theyíre right. You can change a childís life with $1 a day. But thereís more. Much more ñ†at least with one organization called†Christian Foundation for Children†and Aging†(CFCA).
For my family, itís $1 a day to reach across the world. $1 a day to learn a new culture. $1 a day to feel love for and the love of someone you will† never meet or even talk to on the phone. $1 a day to remind us to stop complaining about what we donít have. $1 a day to teach our kids about the†rewards of charity.

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Recently the Green Marketing Manifesto by John Grant was announced as the winner of the Environmental Award at the 2008 British Book Design and Production Awards. Designed and delivered by sustainable innovation practice More Associates, the hardback book reflects its content by reducing its embodied carbon and waste impact through its production methods.
John Grant is author of four books on new marketing and was a former co-founder of St Luke's, a socially aware ad agency. He now operates as an independent consultant and recent clients include the BBC, Cisco, IKEA, innocent drinks, Microsoft and Unilever. In a blog entry, John notably highlights that books remain a relatively carbon inefficient way of spreading knowledge. However, as Luke Nicholson of More Associates explains "…it's important to remember the impact of the lifespan of the text. If writers like John can create books that will be kept for decades by their readers, then the paper is used hundreds of times more efficiently than most of our print material."
Congratulations go to John Grant, More Associates and TJ International who produced the book, and to publishers Wiley.
+ The Green Marketing Manifesto: $19.77 at Amazon.com


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A Rush to Sell Gold in Japan
The weak yen has triggered a gold rush, literally, in Japan as families sell items to take advantage of prices that have soared in yen terms. Michael Casey explains. Photo: Getty Images.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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Apr 13,2009
Everyday Cheapskate: Debt collectors find relatives of missing debtors
by Mary Hunt
Dear Mary: My husband receives calls from debt collectors looking for relatives who have fallen behind on payments. These callers don't harass us or seek money from us, but they are nuisances. This has happened with at least three different relatives. None of them ever has lived with us. How do the lenders find us? — Erika T., e-mail
Dear Erika: You know when you go to the doctor or other care provider and they ask for an emergency contact who does not live with you? You think that's so they will know whom to call if you become unconscious or need medical help. You provide the phone number and address of a relative or someone who knows you well. The real reason they ask for this information is so they can find out what happened to you if you are unreachable and skip out on your bill.
I'll bet these family members see your husband as their favorite uncle or a caring soul whom they would want authorities to contact if they needed help. Meanwhile, creditors or authorities assume you will know where this person they're chasing has moved.
Dear Mary: I am in my late 40s. I never have had a loan. I pay for big-ticket items by opening savings accounts and making payments to myself. The way I see it, if I need money and am not able to leverage my properties, I've done something wrong. I don't use credit. How can I turn my credit off so I don't have to worry about identity fraud? — Caroline, e-mail
Dear Caroline: You're a smart woman. You can request a "credit freeze" on all three of your credit files. This means no one can look at them. If you ever need to apply for credit, you can have them unfrozen. It's an effective tool. Go to each of the credit bureaus' Web sites or call them to learn how to apply a credit freeze. It might cost you a fee, but it's worth it if you are concerned about identity theft.
Dear Mary: I have had your books and an online membership for quite a while but did not actively work The Plan. This month, I studied and read until I absorbed the process. I spent one entire day putting pencil to paper and worked out my family's plan. My husband and I have credit card debt. If we stay the course, we will be free in four years or less. Thank you for all you've done to help us! — Carolyn S., e-mail
Dear Carolyn: Confetti and cartwheels for you! I am gratified to know that you're on board and (finally) working The Plan. You are not the only one who has become a member of Debt-Proof Living and not been actively engaged. The good thing is that just by being here, you knew what to do and how to do it. Four years will go by so quickly. I will be here all the way, cheering you on. Stick close!
Do you have a question for Mary? E-mail her at firstname.lastname@example.com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2135, Paramount, CA 90723. Mary Hunt is the author of 17 books, including "Debt-Proof Living."


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Trebon's Head-on Collision
Holy crap. This is an unbelievable youtube capturing the moment Ryan and Steve hit head on. It is NOT what I expected. In fact, pretty fricking horrific. Frankly, I can not for the life of me figure out which side is 'correct' as so many dudes are weaving through and over that tape.
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Reason #1,000,001 why we love BlackBerry ® fans: besides being generally awesome, they really know their way around a sketchpad! That's why we're dedicating this month's Five Pic Friday blog post to showcasing some mind-blowing sketches of BlackBerry smartphones and BlackBerry ® PlayBook ™ tablets sent in by fans. Check out a few of the sketches below and view the rest of the BlackBerry sketches on our BlackBerry Flickr® Page.
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She was born in Bardley, Mo., on July 2, 1914, the oldest child of Ethel T. and Carroll McDonald (Doc) Stinnette, and graduated from Fremont High School. With her younger sister, Dora, and several half-brothers and sisters, her family lived in southern Missouri, where she met the love of her life, Arlen Pulliam. She and Arlen were married on Jan. 9, 1932, in Van Buren, Mo. Times were hard but they worked together and took care of their three beautiful daughters: Bobbie, Billie, and Karen.
Dock, Arlen and youngest daughter Karen moved to Western Colorado in 1955, where Arlen began working in the uranium mining industry. She became a member of Nucla's Assembly of God church. Dock was an accomplished seamstress, sewing for many people throughout her life. She enjoyed learning various arts and crafts, eventually settling on quilting, embroidery, and crochet.
One of her greatest joys was spending time with her family, especially her six grandchildren. Every summer, each of her grandchildren would arrive to spend two weeks with "Gran and Pa." Dock was "Grandma" to many of Nucla's young children who attended her day care. She and Arlen also served as foster parents for children of the area.
After her husband passed away in 1975, Dock moved briefly to Moab, Utah, where she worked as a cook and kitchen manager. However, she missed her friends and life in Nucla, Colo. She moved back to Nucla and became manager and cook for a local café.
In 1978, Dock married her good friend, Sherman Bias. They enjoyed exploring the beautiful country in western Colorado and eastern Utah. Sherman passed away in 1986. Shortly after that, Dock became the coordinator for services to the West End Senior Citizens. Under her supervision and persistence, the West End of Montrose County, Colo., obtained two passenger vans and a new building for activities and meals. She also accepted a position as live-in caregiver for Dick Grant, taking care of him until his death.
Dock was then 65 years old and was fond of telling everyone that she helped take care of the "old" people in the area. (Most younger than she.) Dock continued cooking, fundraising, driving and organizing outings for the seniors until 2010, when she retired. Montrose County RSVP program honored Dock for 30 years of service and Nucla's Water Days Celebration selected her as Grand Marshal for the parade on July 4, 2008.
She became a resident of Canyonlands Care Center at Moab Regional Health Center in 2012, quickly making herself at home and enjoying visits from her extended family. Dock was a Bingo shark and won many stuffed animals to give to her great-great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her three daughters: Bobbie Maberry, Salt Lake City; Billie Klepzig, Moab; and Karen Brake, Perkins, Okla.; six grandchildren: Wayne Maberry, Alturas, Fla., Jackie Jameson, Salt Lake City, Kimberly Jones, Moab, Steven Klepzig, Grand Junction, Gregory Klepzig, Moab, and David Brake, Perkins, Okla.; 15 great-grandchildren: Beth and Amy Maberry, Tristan Burbridge, Ian and Bryan Jameson, Matthew and Deborah Jones, Erin Wardell, Ethan, Kevin and Brandon Klepzig, Gregory and Brittany-Anne Klepzig, Malory and Zane Dock Brake; six great-great-grandchildren: Cody Burbridge, James Klepzig and Mason Wardell, Hunter, Johnny and Kymberlynn Jones; special granddaughter, Tina Jones Blasier; special great-great-granddaughter, Brooklynn Blasier; and many, many add-on family members.
Both husbands, Arlen Pulliam and Sherman Bias, her parents and siblings, and one grandson, Richard Maberry, preceded Dock in death.
Following her wishes, there will be no services. Dock's family would like to thank the management and staff at Canyonlands Care Center for the wonderful care she received. The family suggests contributions to the "Nucla-Naturita Senior Citizens" in her name. The family is so thankful for the prayers and support given during this difficult time.


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Phew – been away for a bit. Unlike popular belief, it hasn't been all fun and games. Been making some tough decisions, keeping myself sane (or as sane as I was born), and the having rare moments of being awesome. Like this one! As I write this post I am sitting in an air conditioned coach of a train on my way to Pindi from Lahore. Last time I read anything about Pakistan Railways was that it was terrible and a nightmare of a travel. Rubbish! So it takes me 5 hours to get to Lahore instead of 4 on the motorway but then it costs a quarter of what it does in fuel if I took my own car (Actually, I don't spend a penny – my hubbie is in the Railways 😛 ).
About this post … a dear reader, Shazia Khan who is is an American-Pakistani and runs a social enterprise called EcoEnergy Finance needs help. I am very impressed with this youngster based in Washington DC and couldn't say no. 🙂 Please read and help out as much as you can.
EcoEnergyFinance is a small non-profit, which provides solar energy products to Pakistan's rural poor in order to provide income generating opportunities, improve health and fight climate change. We were recently selected as one of 19 Social Enterprises supported by the Skoll Foundation's Global Social Benefit Incubator and are poised to scale rapidly as we penetrate Pakistan's alternative energy market. We are looking for a motivated individual to become an integral part of our team. Although the position is currently unpaid, there is a very distinct opportunity for upward mobility and advancement in the organization as we grow.
The Fellow will regularly liaise with the Executive Director, Director of Operations and field staff to communicate EEF's successes and challenges to a wider audience. The Fellow will plan and develop content for EEF's blog and website. Additionally, they will be responsible for creating a community of followers to tap for ideas, networking and fundraising.
This position is ideal for recent graduates and students with a background in communications, digital media, web development or graphic design looking to gain practical experience with an internationally recognized NGO.
Responsibilities and Requirements:
Since we are a small office, you will be relied upon to assist us in various aspects of program development. Primary responsibilities include:
- Creating a newsletter for the organization
- Writing content including regular reports tracking our progress
- Managing our social media efforts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
- Keeping our website www.ecoenergyfinance.org and blog up to date
Candidates should have excellent communication skills, particularly excellent writing skills and the ability to collaborate with and assist a diverse range of people. We are specifically looking for someone with meaningful experience in using a wide range of digital platforms, design, CMS or HTML, and website development. Additional experience writing copy and proofreading/editing is preferred. Candidates should also have a keen interest in environmental and international development issues.
Hours are very flexible. This position is unpaid and available immediately.


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Gwen Everything
Jacket, shoes, pants, bag, body, everything Gwen I want.
Gwen Stefani arrived at a studio today in LA, as always, immaculately put together. Gwen's latest spring collection for L.A.M.B. was presented at NY Fashion Week a few days ago, this season a heavily 80s inspired theme that featured the harem pants she's been wearing so often lately and also acid wash and studs, well tailored jackets, and some really great accessories. There's a hot pink bag with black accents that's the perfect size. And not super expensive. According to MTV, the line ranges from $45 - $350. Am assuming this doesn't include the bag.
Click here to see the bag and more of Gwen's designs.
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Put the chicken in a non-reactive bowl. Combine 2 cups barbecue sauce, the seasoning rub, and vinegar and pour it over the chicken. Cover and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Preheat the oven or smoker to 225 degrees F.
Remove the chicken and shake off the excess marinade. If cooking in an oven, place on a rack over a pan to catch drippings. If cooking in a smoker, place directly on a rack. Use your favorite wood, I use New Jersey hickory. Cook until the internal temperature, using an instant-read thermometer, registers 165 degrees F, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Remove the chicken from the rack and place it in a foil pan. Brush with the reserved 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, cover with foil, and place back in the oven or smoker for 1/2 hour. Remove the chicken from the pan and finish off on a grill. Using medium to hot flame, grill until the outer skin is crisp and marked (a few minutes should do it). Serve immediately. You may also place chicken in a clean foil pan and cover with foil to keep warm until serving.
Before adding your wood, make sure the cooking temperature has been achieved. Add meat, then wood. This will prevent the meat from looking too dark. For a sweeter taste, add 1/4 cup apple juice to your marinade. Adding apple juice to the barbecue sauce while grilling will give it a nice glaze, too.
This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.
Recipe courtesy of Butch Lupinetti, BBQ Pit Master


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GLAAD Responds To Phil Robertson's 'Duck Dynasty' Return
GLAAD has responded to the not-so-shocking news that A&E has lifted Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson's suspension. Let's not forget that Phil's nine-day "suspension" occurred while the show wasn't even shooting so it will amount to exactly nothing.
GLAAD says in a statement:
"Phil Robertson should look African American and gay people in the eyes and hear about the hurtful impact of praising Jim Crow laws and comparing gay people to terrorists. If dialogue with Phil is not part of next steps then A+E has chosen profits over African American and gay people – especially its employees and viewers."
What do you think of GLAAD's response, Instincters?
Should we hold our breath for that dialogue with Phil?
I think he is entitled to his opinion.
Freedom of speech.
Why do people of the same opinion have to agree with the gay.
When not in agreement with them they come out with all their hate for someone who disagrees with them.
They need to look in a mirror
and find where some of the hate is coming from.
Christians should not be attacked for their beliefs.
You don't attack others for their beliefs.
How profound!!
I believe that A&E was forced into a situation that they had little control over. I think they tried to make a stand for what is right & good, but as a business in today's USA they were forced to follow "the money". I am sure there are share holders & advertisers who saw potential for lost profits etc. who put pressure on the studio to drop their suspension of Phil Robertson. They may find that lifting this suspension is a mistake.
We, as a community, are not entirely powerless. We can make ourselves heard by boycotting this show, this channel & we can boycott goods & services that are advertised & sold on, or by this channel & it's affiliates: The company is a joint venture between Hearst Corporation and Disney-ABC Television Group, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.
This controversy has shown us again, quite clearly, that a large part of the US still holds the LGBT community & the African American community in very low regard. As much progress as there seems to be, there is still a lack of understanding & acceptance that is our undeniable right.
There are too many people, church leaders & other authority figures, who teach & preach that what we are is flawed & perverse. That our sexuality is a choice & that we are unnatural & against God. If you are told this all your life, you are likely to adopt this line of thinking. This is ignorance & the cure for ignorance is education. We must all strive to educate people that we are no different & that we are exactly who we are supposed to be. We must stand up, come out, share our stories & spread the truth. We don't have to just accept this treatment. We are worthy.
I'm embarrassed to be gay, when every little comment and statement is just blown out of proportion. All this political correctness is disgusting. People are too sensitive these days. Calm the fuck down, America! Of course you have to say something about this. Who cares what they said, stop attacking every person that doesn't agree with you. That's so... CHRISTIAN of you.
I don't recall jesus ever going on rants attacking groups that suffered from oppression that others were telling bald faced lies about. The old ones act apologetic and passive. the young ones, like me, have suffered pain and suffering and degredation from all side for simply asking for equal treatment under the law. God forgive me if the gloves come off after decades of defemation hate speech
Poor little gay people!????
How idiotic of you to say such a thing. I don't give a crap about how you live your life so I'm not sure why YOU and others LIKE YOU are so worried about how other people are living their life..
the only thing about gay being self destructive is because of family members or people who don't even know you constantly telling us and everyone else, I'm sure, how they should be living. What is it to you? How does it hurt YOU for gay people to just want to live their life?
Maybe someone should open your closet and rattle some skeletons you've been hiding. But then, I'm sure no one cares.
that being the point if the whole thing.
But your attitude isnt? People, it's not so much about the fact that it was towards gays, blacks, fat or tall or purple or green people, when you are a public figure such as Phil you should learn what is appropriate to discuss with the audience who will be watching. You my friend have alot of searching to do within bc you seem to be very angry towards a certain community.
Being gay is not destructive. What is destructive is ignorant bigots like you and phil spreading hate towards others. All because a book that a made up deiety dictated to a author to tell you what to think. I can think of another person who targeted a specfic group of people because he did not think they fit into his ideal of his faith remember Adolf Hitler we all know how that turned out. People like you are quick to back up hate or deny rights to others until its done to you. The it's a they cant take ny rights or opinions from me but its ok for you to encourage it being done to others.
Those who stand against the hate spewed out by Phil Robertson must take action. There is a petition on Facebook, "Boycott A&E Until Duck Dynasty is Dropped". I am not gay but I have many gay friends and will defend them until my dying breath. Allowing this man to keep his family's show is an outrage. A&E are sending the message they let Phil Robertson off the hook after being bullied by his hate mongering supporters.
Yes I saw the petition on Facebook, "Boycott A&E Until Duck Dynasty is Dropped" and encourage everyone to go on the Facebook page and click on like. Encourage all of your friends and family members. It's outrageous A&E caved in to the bullying by the extreme religious right and does allow Phil Robertson's hate speech comparing gays to terrorists and being gay to bestiality to go unchecked. When someone makes such extreme antigay comments, it doesn't end there. I've encountered enough antigay zealots like him in my lifetime to know better. We have to all say enough is enough.
there is this idea that religious freedom and freedom of speech included the right to ignorance as well! therein lies the problem. that we entertain their ignorance as equal to the facts! sure let this fraud have his moment of stupidity but then counter it with education and facts! the best way to silence people like phil is to shower them in knowledge of their ignorance!
If the LGBT community and organizations do not engage in immediate, decisive, impactful action against A&E and the advertisers who support this show, we will be sending the message that this type of hate speech and bigotry is still acceptable. If our response is tepid or "accommodating" to A&E's agenda of keeping this bigot on their network, we will be unworthy of all the advances our community has made in achieving equal rights and equal justice. If hate speech is to be condoned and accepted just because it's author is "popular", then maybe we should pull Bull Connor out of his grave and give him his own show on A&E, because his bigoted, immoral views and attempts to marginalize Black Americans were overwhelmingly popular during his era as well. An immoral majority cannot be allowed to oppress an entire class of innocent minorities. It's IMPERATIVE that this not be allowed to stand!!


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Two Questions Please?
1. Is the IRC Host automatically "irc.freenode.net" or do we need to enter something special for Google Talk?
2. We cannot find a place to turn on SSL.
We are obviously new to all of this!
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Any target date for that "next release", please?
Sorry, don't know about that yet.
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We are obviously new to all of this!
I don't know that also because I don't use Google talk and so I can't test it myself.
But according to the directions you have to do the next:
1. Go to Edit-> Add or delete accounts
Write your
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of the google account, then choose as service type
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2. Next go to Edit-> Edit accounts
Select your jabber account and as "Connect Server" write "talk.google.com", as "port" put the number "5223" and at the end tick the "Use SSL".
I don't know what's the difference between selecting "Port" and ticking "Use SSL" and selecting "SSL Port", maybe you'll have to type "5223" in "SSL Port" in order to work.
That's must be and after those steps you must be able to connect to G.Talk
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Posted: Tue 27 Apr 2010, 19:32
Post subject: update to version 0.6.2-1
Ayttm updated to version 0.6.2-1
This version fixes the problem with ayttm not launching if selected language other than english.
also new to version 0.6.2:
* Reworked chat window look and also under the hood. The code is much cleaner as a result
* Clean up the chat notifications (Buddy arrive,, leave, etc.)
* IRC kick. Go kick your buddy now
* expat security fixes (CVE-2009-3560 CVE-2009-3720)
* Yahoo Buzz
* Yahoo address book fixes
* Fixed multiple buffer overflows and crashes in MSN and Yahoo
* Enchat/hunspell support for spell check. This replaces aspell
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Posted: Wed 28 Apr 2010, 20:26
Post subject: hello
Subject description: hello
No suported utf8.
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Posted: Thu 20 May 2010, 18:49
Post subject:
I did use today Ayttm from Quirky 1.1. My friend use Ubuntu yet a long time without disturb.
But I did have two disturbs:
a - all my messages did appear twice time
b - a dictionary did sometimes propose to me long words after only 2..4 entered letters, but did also refuse to write different words at all especially French words beginning with "re" and this more after the use of an ' sign in the last pair of words (like in "j'ai recommencé etc...")
I did look here
if I find what is the matter with dictionaries in Ayttm but at the first look there is no information concerning "Alternate dictionary" (which kind of dictionaries, download, installation way etc.) and fast change of that if you are chatting with different buddies speaking different languages or receiving a not really expected message in a different language as the language of the dictionary you did enter.
How is knowing a solution?
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Posted: Sun 23 May 2010, 09:22
Post subject: !!!
Never been able to use ayttm , whatever version i use , it crashes when i connect to msn !!! It gives me nothing but esoteric explanations , i must be missing something , whats gg on?? Somebody got the same pb???I'm running puppy 4.3 with icewm
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Posted: Mon 07 Jun 2010, 13:15
Post subject: help ayttm yahoo
Subject description: ayttm refuse conect yahoo 999 eror
I could not connect to Yahoo through ayttm on qurky 1.-,1.1, 1.2 with ayttm 0.6.2-1 12may 2010 it says :
<<Could not connect to Yahoo server. Please verify that you are connected to the net and the pager host and port are correctly entered.>>
it is true i'm conected trough 2 routers, but www.meebo.com works , and on same computer ayttm 0.6.0-9 oct10-2009 on Lucid puppy 5.0 it works (first time ask if accept some autentification signaature from yahoo, but after it works)
I also tried to modify yahoo server from <<cs101.msg.sp1.yahoo.com>> with <<scs.msg.yahoo.com>> from lucid puppy but had no success. I do not know what is the problem why older ayttm works and newer not on same computer, connection
any helpfull ideas?
also "webcam" utility and library are missing from puppy , any sugestion from where to download them to test ayttm with yahoo webcam?
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Posted: Wed 15 Sep 2010, 17:09
Post subject: Re: help ayttm yahoo
Subject description: ayttm refuse conect yahoo 999 eror
ferikenagy wrote:
I could not connect to Yahoo through ayttm on qurky 1.-,1.1, 1.2 with ayttm 0.6.2-1 12may 2010 it says :
<<Could not connect to Yahoo server. Please verify that you are connected to the net and the pager host and port are correctly entered.>>
same thing here on my laptop and Quirky. but more: Ayttm requires to upgrade the version!
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Posted: Thu 16 Sep 2010, 16:55
Post subject: Ayttm updated to version 0.6.3
Ayttm updated to version 0.6.3
This release contains some bug fixes and one very important change. Here is a short summary:
* Yahoo support is now based on the libyahoo2 library. It always was, but earlier we had a copy of libyahoo2 in the source tree. Not anymore. The important thing that changes here is that you'll need the development libraries of libyahoo2 to be able to build ayttm now.
* Fixes to spell check code
* Some code clean up in the module loading section
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Posted: Fri 17 Sep 2010, 03:45
Post subject: Re: Ayttm updated to version 0.6.3
Hi Michalis
How is your message to understand?
Michalis wrote:
Ayttm updated to version 0.6.3
Did you really update Ayttm to version 0.6.3 to a new *.pet?
Where is the new *.pet?
PS: does someone know a
way to upgrade a package within an existing iso file (for ex. in an existing frugal installation) to avoid to increase the size of the consumption of RAM in memory after start? in the case of ayttm, it is not a problem because ayttm is very small. it is different in case of a big suite as a new version of browser, wine etc....
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I'm using ayttm 0.6.3-1 with the libyahoo2-1.0.1-i386.pet installed also, and don't seem to be able to connect to yahoo chat. My yahoo ayttm settings are captured in the screen grab attached
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Posted: Sat 17 Sep 2011, 04:51
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In wary 22.214.171.124, ayttm 0.6.3-1, in irc, right click in the irc discussion, it shows "getting the latest version" and crashes.
Ayttm version 0.6.3-1
GTK+ version 2.20.1
Features: enchant
Operating system: Linux 2.6.32-smp (i686)
C Library: GNU libc 2.10.1
Signal: 11
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Posted: Wed 13 Mar 2013, 13:07
Post subject:
I installed the 0.6.3 pet but I get this error
Plugin /usr/lib/ayttm/yahoo2.so has not been loaded because of an error:
libyahoo2.so.11: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory
Also, it does not load from the Menu, I have to use the command.
Where can I find the missing files and fix load?
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ARLINGTON, Va., April 24 - Reliable Power, a privately held corporation, announced that it has partnered with Sumitomo Electric Industries (SEI) to commercialize Sumitomo's proven energy storage system. This new technology, referred to as the VPS (Vanadium Power System) has thoroughly demonstrated consistent ability to efficiently store electrical power for multiple purposes, including uninterruptible power systems (UPS), peak shaving and load leveling. To date, the technology has primarily been deployed and proven in Japan.
Greg Renkes, Chairman of Reliable Power said, ``We are delighted to have been chosen by Sumitomo to assist in the commercialization of this exciting new technology in the North American market. The New Economy requires reliable, dependable power and Reliable Power can now fulfill this need for utilities and the high technology industry.''
``SEI has chosen Reliable Power to deploy our VPS technology because of their knowledge and expertise in the North American energy markets,'' said Kenshi Suzuki, spokesperson for Sumitomo Electric. ``Introducing this new technology through Reliable Power will greatly accelerate our plans to take advantage of the tremendous market opportunity before us,'' he added. Reliable Power plans to establish strategic relationships with selected utilities and high tech industries to further expedite the introduction of the VPS into the North American energy markets.


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December 1, 2010
Wabash improved to 7-0 while winning in Greencastle for the first time since 1998 with a 57-40 defensive gem against DePauw. For photos of the game, click here and here. For some "extras", click here.
The last time a Wabash squad left Neal Fieldhouse with a victory was November 30, 1998 — almost 12 years to the day. The Little Giants scored a hard-fought 87-81 win that season. Wabash has opened the season with a seven-game victory stretch for the first time since the 1916-17 team won seven straight games on the way to a 19-2 season.
The win not only kept Wabash, ranked 13th in the latest D3hoops.com poll, undefeated on the season but also handed the Tigers their first loss of the 2010-11 campaign.
"I'm proud of our players, and I'm very happy for our seniors," Wabash Head Coach Mac Petty said. "It's always big for seniors to win against DePauw, and for this group to win here at DePauw is really special. Our leadership on this team is outstanding, and the will of every player on this team is outstanding too.
"This team got the recognition by being ranked and they're responding to it and doing what they need to do to be deserving of that type of compliment."
The Little Giants held DePauw to 15 first half points and an 0-for-15 performance from beyond three-point range. The Tigers would hit one trey in the first five minutes of the second half before missing their next 10 long-range shots. Wabash's stifling defense held DePauw to 16-of-55 shooting for 29 percent from the field and 4-of-30 from three point range (13.3 percent). The Tigers shooting woes even carried over to the free throw line where DePauw hit just four out of 12 attempts for woeful 33 percent. The Tigers hit just one of seven free throws in the final period.
"We worked really hard on our defensive plan against DePauw on Monday and Tuesday," Petty said. "Our players are really focused and their understanding of what we want to try and do against teams is excellent. Our 1-3-1 really kept DePauw off balance all night."
DePauw held an early 6-4 lead before Derek Bailey sparked a 5-0 run for Wabash with a layup that tied the game. Wes Smith scored on the next offensive possession for the Little Giants, giving the team the lead it would never relinquish. The Tigers kept the score close until midway through the first half when Wabash exploded for a 19-5 scoring advantage. Bailey, AJ Sutherlin, and Aaron Zinnerman each drilled three-point shots during that stretch, while Smith accounted for four of the 19 points to give Wabash a 31-15 halftime lead.
"It's so important to get good production from all of our player," Petty said. "Tonight Derek and AJ did exactly what we know they can do. It's one of the reasons we have so much depth this season. Whe you play nine or ten guys like we do this year, teams have to guard a lot of different players. Tonight DePauw couldn't guard everything we threw at them."
The Tigers were sharp in the opening minutes of the second half, starting with a 7-0 run to cut the lead to nine points. DePauw would get as close as three points before the Little Giants took over once again. Back-to-back scores by Dominique Thomas — a layup and a three-pointer — stretched the lead to eight points. Smith added two free throws before DePauw got its only free throw of the half to make it a 40-31 ball game. Bailey responded with another three, his third of the game, to put the Little Giants up 12.
"We saw the same thing at Hanover earlier this year," Petty said. "Hanover made a good run just like DePauw did tonight, but in both games we kept the lead and found ways to make baskets and take the advantage once again."
Bailey's shot started an 11-0 run for Wabash that put the Little Giants up by 20 with three minutes to play, securing the victory.
Wabash dominated nearly every statistical category, shooting 19-of-48 for 39 percent from the field. The Little Giants were 8-of-19 from beyond the arc, and a perfect 11-of-11 from the free throw stripe.
Smith led the Little Giants with 21 points. , while Bailey chipped in 11. Sutherlin scored nine points in the victory.
Sean Haseley and Michael Wilkison each scored 10 points for DePauw.
Wabash will begin North Coast Athletic Conference play on Saturday with a 1 p.m. contest at Hiram College.
Photos - (top left) Wes Smith scored 21 points to lead all scorers in Wabash's 17-point win at DePauw.
(Middle right) Junior AJ Sutherlin hit three key three-pointers to help Wabash to its seventh straight win of the season.
(Bottom left) Senior Ben Burkett played great interior defense to help the Little Giants shut down DePauw on offense.
Photos by Tom Runge.


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Harry Jones is an actor who appeared in the 1996 film Muppet Treasure Island as Easy Pete. The same year, he played Wee Wullie in the Creature Shop effects film Loch Ness.
Jones has performed on screen and television since 1970, thrice playing characters described as "Wee." He made his film debut in Country Dance (with Peter O'Toole), as a "wee" farmer, and went on to appear in the mythological epic Clash of the Titans, Dangerous Liaisons (with Glenn Close and John Malkovich), Erik the Viking (with Terry Jones), The Little Vampire, and Quills.
TV credits include spots on the British soap opera Coronation Street, Highlander, As Time Goes By (with Geoffrey Palmer), and a recurring role as Mr. Bunce on the children's fantasy series Dark Towers (with Peter Mayhew).


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Oh, George. You had us at "I want to speak … "
In the last 24 hours, tabloid journalism has taken it on the chin from a couple of heavy hitters. Yes, social media gave Swooney Clooney a standing ovation after he leaped to the defense of his future mother-in-law. Calling the story "completely fabricated," he ripped into Britain's Daily Mail /quotes/zigman/252474/delayed UK:DMGT via an op-ed in USA Today. No, Amal Almamuddin's mom isn't against the wedding, and, no, the couple are not at risk of being cut off or worse by Druze sheikhs, he says.
Within hours, the Daily Mail had reportedly issued an apology and yanked the story from its website, though chunks of it lived on, as things do, on the World Wide Web. That also has George pretty cheesed off:
"The Daily Mail, more than any other organization that calls itself news, has proved time and time again that facts make no difference in the articles they make up. And when they put my family and my friends in harm's way, they cross far beyond just a laughable tabloid and into the arena of inciting violence."
Just a day earlier, "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling took her own stab at tabloids via some creative wandlore. The author of the hugely successful novels on the school for wizards published a short story on her fan site Pottermore.com on Tuesday. It brings the Hogwarts faithful up to date on 34-year-old Harry, through the eyes of "notoriously nasty journalist Rita Skeeter," who reports "all the gossip from the Patagonian Desert." Harry's gray hair, marriage problems, nasty scar? All important stuff.
Rowling herself had a run-in with the Daily Mail earlier this year and successfully sued the newspaper for libel over an article that erroneously depicted details of her days as a single mother.
Like Clooney, Rowling earned a bit of ovation on social media.
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Who Will Be the Cowboys Mystery Youngster?
Each year all thirty two NFL teams begin on the same footing. No wins, no losses and no ties. Usually they all have their minor bumps and bruises as they progress through mini and training camps. Every owner, general manager, coach and player have the same goal in mind. Super Bowl Champion. That's right all three words have a capital letter because it is that important. Each one of those four positions have some of their own duties that are different from each of the other four or at least not the same as the other four. One duty that they all share is how to make all the pieces come together so they can achieve that one goal that they start every year with.
Each off season all players move on to another season whether it be with another team, another step in their life as they retire or maybe even stay with the same team and try to build on the blocks that have already been assembled. For those special few though that are drafted out of college to start their childhood dream of playing for an NFL team they become those mystery players that every fan wonders if they will be able to make it in the NFL. Granted some of them were so well known in college and they were drafted in the first round of the draft but there are those that fly under the radar and no one sees it coming. They end up playing a significant part on their new team. Some take a year to gather all the information before it starts to click but occasionally a team will get that difference maker. Where everything clicks the moment they put that NFL helmet on. Each team has these players but more importantly every Super Bowl Champion has these players. So I venture into the NFL statistics vault to find out who some of these players were over the last five years and who might possibly be candidates for the Dallas Cowboys in 2010 as they drive towards the six-pack of Lombardi Trophy's.
Over the last five years each NFL champion has had one or two players that were either in their rookie season or in their second year that made a difference on their run to a Super Bowl title. They may not have even started but they may have filled a hole in the lineup due to injury or maybe they were the situational player that wasn't on the field every down. Either way they made a difference for their team. Last year there was a player on the Saints that many may not have heard of because his name isn't announced very often and the only time you hear his name spoken is if he makes a mistake. The Saints second year player out of Nebraska, Car Nicks, came into last season and ended up starting all sixteen games of the regular season for them. In fact he had started 29 out of thirty games for them he has given up only two sacks over his first two years and only had his name called six times over two years for penalties while he held down that left guard position and help establish a rushing game and keep Drew Brees upright. The year prior Lamarr Woodley in his second year played fifteen games for the Steelers and racked up 11.5 sacks on their way to their title. Barry Cofield was fourth round pick for the Giants and playe din 16 games for them in their drive for the trophy. The year before that the Colts had two second year corners that played in almost every game during the regular season. Marlin Jackson sealed their victory of the Patriots on their way to the Super Bowl. Kelvin Hayden took a pick back for the Colts against the Bears for a touchdown to seal the win in that game. The Steelers fifth title was highlighted by two players, Ben Roethlisberger and Max Starks, that started 14 and 10 games respectively. Roethlisberger even won the Rookie of the Year trophy the year before.
Now you may start thinking to yourself(at least I did) … Who could be that player for the Cowboys this year? Well lets just say there isnt a lack of players that has the opportunity to do it. Between last years draft and this years draft there are definitely some players with the talent and ability to step up and make the difference during this season. Kevin Ogletree is one of the fastest players on the team and he was really starting to come on at the end of last year. Dez Bryant is fresh out of college and if his production matches his hype the NFC East will be in a world of trouble for years to come. Receivers and those skill position players are easy to pick out by just the average fan. I am looking for that player that comes from no where and as the season starts to progress they start to question… Where did he come from? This is complicated by the fact that the player will need to also have an honest chance at possibly making it on to the field. So below I have listed my top five players based on those two categories mainly but with other factors added in as well.
(1) David Buehler – granted almost every Cowboys fan knows who he is but he is taking on the actually kicker position for field goals as well. They brought in Chris Boniol to help coach him up as he has never really had any formal training by a kicking coach. Boniol, who holds the record for field goals by a Cowboy, has already been with him and working through the off season. With the type of offense many are expecting the Cowboys to have he could have an outstanding year when it comes to points. They really haven't brought in any competition for him but if he starts to stumble I am sure Jerry will have no problem finding a replacement. That is the main reason he is at the top of this list. The job is his. All he has to do know is … Aim, Plant.. and Swing!!
(2) Michael Hamlin – a fifth round pick out of Clemson a year ago. He was making some strides until he broke his arm. He didn't do much the rest of the season as he found himself just struggling to get on the field. He makes number two because he the starter from last year is gone. This basically brings the fight for the position to come down to the winner between Alan Ball and him. He is a little bigger than Ball and if he can somehow get his hands on the starting position. He couldreally make a name for himself. Thought they did sign Barry Church out of Toledo after the draft and he could be dangerous as he is talented has nothing to lose.
(3) Sean Lee – Drafted this year in the second round there were a lot of teams that thought prior to the college season that this could have been a sure fire first round pick. He comes form Linebacker U after all. Thinking of all the linebackers that have come out of Penn State just makes me smile when I think of this kid. His only downfall is his injury history. He played like a first rounder through college but had a torn ACL his junior year. Has enough speed to play all three positions in 4-3 defense but in the 3-4 he will be able to roam as an inside backer and with Brooking getting a little long in the tooth it might not be long before we start hearing his name announced in the starting lineup.
(4) Akwasi Owusu-Ansah– though I was initially a big fan of Scandrick when we drafted him this kid has more than just the ability to step in on passing downs and display his coverage ability. He also is a pretty electrifying return man in college. Granted his dancing feet wont work well in the pros he will how ever be able to make people miss no matter how close they are to him. He could make his impact felt not only in the secondary as a nickel corner but also in the return game. If he can beat out Scandrick or even just make it as one of the defensive backs on the team they could also use him as a possible candidate at safety thought he is only 6 feet tall. I am looking forward to seeing what he can do on returns more than anything and I believe he will be an upgrade over what we have now.
(5) Victor Butler– Many already know who he is the limited spot duty he was able to play last year. He came in as a pass rushing specialist to give Spencer and Ware a breather. He ended up tying for fifth in the league for in sacks by rookies and if he is able to improve on his coverage abilities which he has been working on during the off season with Reggie Herring(linebackers coach) and Anthony Spencer he could give Spencer a run for his money and maybe give the Cowboys a depth of riches at the position. Especially with fellow 2009 draftee Brandon Williams earning lots of praise already this year at the same position during off season workouts.


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|I had my first ever throat ulcer this week caused thankfully by a virus HFMD so they cleared after a week or two. They are the worst pain Ive ever experienced, Ive experienced painful things before like a brick falling on ankle, Appendix eruption, a severe cut on arm about 1in in depth, a wisdom tooth extraction, and strept. I do believe strept comes very close to the amount of pain I had when this virus gave me the ulcers (the ulcers lined the back of my throat along with other blisters, one barely touching my uvula) throat ulcers are hands down the most painful thing Ive ever felt just because its so constant and overall hurts like youve inhaled chili powder, while stabbing your throat with a small tack, and overall feeling of dehydration on them. I tried every remedy I use remedy loosely as they didnt do much to ease the pain as well as painkillers. If you have throat ulcers the best thing I found to do was to accept defeat and insult the ulcers everyday for causing such agony on a person. I remember I got so desperate once to stop the pain I used chloraseptic mouth spray for my mouth and instead of spitting it out I swallowed some, of course this is harmful to your liver but the pain was so unbearable I had to and it was a mistake the spray stopped the pain for a good 30 seconds and they came back with a vengeance. Never. Swallow. The. Spray. Im finally glad to say the ulcers killed me and Im living a happy, ulcer free life in hell. (Just kidding but the ulcers did leave me alone, if you ever see someone with HFMD just move out of state. Thats a sure free way of getting ulcers in your throat for a good week with a very bad headache and a fever from hell. Also it will immobilize your hands and feet with painful blisters that itch a lot. They will also appear on your face. So remember if you see someone that looks like they have bed bug bites on their arms and face leave immediately.)
|Steven 17 September 06 7 September 18
|Im 15 and I was having problems with my throat ( I thought it was tonsillitis) , I went to my GP and he said I have a huge as* ulcer on my left tonsil . I have literally never had anything that hurt this bad 😂
Ive had it 4 days now and Ive tried everything , from sprays to mouth washes and nothing works . I cant eat , sleep or drink anything and Im starting to worry a little. Hopefully it will go away soon 😂
|G , 15 , 24/04/18 24 April 18
|Help I went to emerg and they said I have a throat ulcer .... what do I do to make the pain subside ??? This hurts so much
|Kerri 16 February 18
|Damn these ulcers hurt SO MUCH. I can't even bear the pain now. I'm not able to swallow my saliva even. Salt water gargles are if no use. Somebody please help.
|Selena 4 February 18
|I think I am queen of throat ulcer , just in month of December 2017 I was admitted in hospital for throats ulcer after I couldn't eat anything for week n just fainted I was admitted n they were giving me antibiotics n drips , n then just for like 1week I got better n then again in. Jan 14 i got admitted in hospital for throats ulcer n got released from hospital in Jan 21 n now today is Jan 25 I am again having very Bad throats ulcer can't bear tha pain can't sleep can't swallow , it's very painful n no medicine n pain killer seems to b working for me , someone plz help ,my email@example.com
|Lemter Rallen 24 January 18
|Help is here!!!
After suffering since childhood, trying bonjela, mouth wash and all the types of treatments under the sun, I found none of them worked.
Mouth wash and brushing regularly is what you need to maintain overall mouth hygiene but DOES NOT GET RID OF ULCERS.
Get a paracetamol tablet and wet it. Leave until it becomes a paste and then rub it on ulcers. Instead of a painful couple of weeks the pain goes almost immediately and will be gone in a few days instead of WEEKS.
This helped me so much I hope it helps you guys.
|Lisa 19 February 17
|Carly, I get large ulcers sometimes in the back of my mouth towards my throat, ask your GP for a 2 week course of 20mg prednisone tablets, this always works for me.
|Rob 6 December 15
|I always get throat infections every year but this time irs different. I woke up on Monday with a sore throat and went to the clinic they
Put me on the antibiotics I am usually on whwn this happens. Except this one is worse and the antibiotics are useless and have done nothing g.
I took a picture of my throat and showed it to my teacher who is a nurse and she told me it was an ulcer . It's on my right side of my throat and irs soo painful and has tripled in size I'm really scared it's something more serious I've never had an ulcer before. .. now there is this little brownish dot in the middle of it and it hurts like hell.... I just want it to go away I've tried everything
|Carly 4 December 15
|I have one a painless ulcerative lesion right side at beginning of throat diagnosed as a non symptomatic and non suspicious and told to stop all antoxides and multivitamins prescribed to me and come come back after a month fora follow up is this anything to worry abo
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|geeta bhagat 18 June 14
|My 17 year old daughter has just had a bout of toncillitus, the doctor prescribed penicillin, after 7 days the toncillitus had gone but she was left with a large ulcer on the left toncil, took her back to the doctor who said this is normal she is run down gargle with salt water/mouth wash, she now has tiny ulcers all over her toncils, not sure now what to do.
|Lynda 8 September 12
|i want to know the throat ulcer can change in to be cancer isit posible i am so afferide about that because iam affect by throat ulcer pls help me my mail id is firstname.lastname@example.com
|my name is rathika 9 July 12
|all my doctor advised was to gargle with dissovable asprin fingers crossed it'll work
|katie 28 16 June 12
|Aloe vera capsules A.m.P. FLORACELL they are very strong and i suck on the capsule to dissole in my mouth .they are natural and can heal alot of skin dissorders or problems they have worked for me
|sue 27 December 10
|i have an ulcer since 1st july near right tonsil first 5 days i ate cefodoxime tablet b.i.d,then lyncomycin ing o.d for 2 day and capsules for 5 days t.i.d,then ceftriaxone tazobactum injection i.v twice dailly, then amoxycillin clavulanicacid tablet thrice daily for 14 days along with lyncomycin injection twice daily for 5 days followes by lyncomycin capsules thrice daily for 5 days.after this 80% ulcer cleare but on date 1/ 8/2010 my dose complete. ORGANISM DETECTED E.COLI IN MY ULCER. Nnow the rest 20 % is paining and since last 2 days it became 10 % more size. any one can guide me. i'm waiting for repply.besause suffering a lot. my address firstname.lastname@example.com
|jogender senapati 10 August 10
|I get them in my mouth throat and they last for months - I was diagnosed with Behcets Syndrome a while ago and this is standard stuff. I find soluble aspirin(swill it/gargle it) is the fastest form of relief and Adcortyl is the only effective topical treatment. Dequacaine is a great throat lozinge that contains an anaesthetic which will bring some welcome relief.
Shockingly, Adcortyl has just been discontinued on economic grounds but they could have doubled the price and we still would have paid it - its very frightening. Sensidyne Pronamel toothpaste is also SLS free and available on the high st - might be good for some of you :)
|Ellie 15 October 09
|I successfully use triamcinolone oral paste on sores on my tongue and cheek(apply it at bedtime, and no pain the next morning), but there is no way to apply this oral paste on my throat. I get ulcers in my throat frequently, and recently found that gargling with listerene mouthwash helps. It seems to remove the white covering that the ulcers get and they heal quicker than with no treatment. Be prepared for some significant pain when rinsing your ulcers with listerene, but its worth the short term pain to relieve the long term droning pain of the ulcer.
|Tom 6 August 05
|I get them in my throat too. I have 5 on my epiglotis at the moment and because it is so swollen it makes me choke which kills the ulcers in my mouth. At present I am having a really bad flare up and cant even count how many I have. Havent eaten in 3 days and am just about managing to drink luke warm tea. The pain is agony, all my glands in my neck are swollen. I feel a complete mess at the moment and hate them so much. Have just ordered some Squiggle toothepaste to see if that will help prevent them. I definately get them worse when I am stressed.
|Sam 31 July 05
|What a relief to find out that i am not the onl person who has throat ulcers!! My work mates think i am just a big whinger. I used to get large mouth ulcers as a kid (now 31) - but 9 years ago they started in my throat. Today (privately) i went to ENT and guess what - they said that i have ulcers!! They were on my epiglotis (which i thought was rare as i have never net anyone else with throat ulcers before - but it seems not). As a kid - i always got them when it was very hot - but now they are in my throat - i reckon it is all stress related. When my daughter was ill - i got them real bad - and i was very stressed! My wife and i think it might be food related (chinese meals!?) - so will start a diary to see of there is a link.
Swallowing is a real pig - the last meal was 2 days ago - even drinking is a pain. I find Aspro (soluble aspirin) help - but there is a limit to how many of those you can take a day.
Thanks for sharing your pain - i really thought i was alone.
|Ian C 30 July 05
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|Gail 23 July 05
|My first ulcer, 15 years ago was in my throat, extremely painful as it hurt just swallowing saliva. I couldnt eat for weeks, before begging my doctor to get me into hospital for tests. Turned out it was on my epiglotis and whilst under sedation the surgeon cut the ulcer out as he thought it was cancer.Fortunately turned out not to be but have had mouth ulcers ever since. I have tried everything from mouth washes to thalidomide to no avail. 7 years ago a large one appeared on my tonsils and was advised to have them taken out and that if i did, there would be a good chance I wouldnt get ulcers anymore. Of course I did but at least I cant get them on my tonsils anymore! I use a steroid paste now called Dermovate and then over that I put acortyl orabase to keep it in place. Works but takes a week or so to heal. Dont like taking it as it is supposed to external use only but what choice do we get when they wont heal on their own.
|Paul L 22 July 05
|I get them in my throat,I have a few now b/c it hurts my ears as well.My conclusion it is stress related but too much acid in my diet can trigger it off
|Gail 11 July 05
|You Poor ******s, i Feel for you, Right now i have a massive ulcer on the inside of my top lip. When i was younger 11 i was in hospital for Ulcers in my throat, my whole throat was completely covered in them, i was kept in for nearly 2 wks on drips , pills and everythink. Doctors was never sure what caused it, they just put it down to stress personal problems at the time.. i had one bad relapes like that when i was 15. Im 23 now and since the age of 10 ive had ulcers on my tounge,inside anywhere in my mouth and Mainly my throat. Ive been put on god knows how many pills, mouth washes, gels, creams.. nothing ever seemed to cure them. Vitamin B complexe is the only thing i ever found to help prevent them. But over the years of having ulcers in my throat and on my tonsils, my ulcers left my throat completey scared to fuck and my TONSILS degraded away and left large TONSIL CRYPTS which then made matters worse cause i started gettin TONSIL STONES, which aint a nice way to startt your day when you have to scrape out these yellow hard looking lumps of hardernd puss. I went to see 2 GPs who which told me there was nothing wrong with my tonsils and it was a normal thing and there was nothing else i cud do with my ulcers because i had already seen so many ENT, its okay for someone to say this when they dont suffer. After many months of tonsil stones and mouth ulcers, started feelin very runned down, tierd and sick. Im on private insurrance now, so i decied to get hold on my ENT who done my nose pollops before, and asked if i could see him without a referal.. MY INSURANCE COVERED IT and that means the doctor gets payed, surprise suprise i was straight in. The ENT took one look at my mouth and told me i needed my tonsils out because they were full of puss and that the puss was goin down into my belly and was causing me to be feeling ran down and was a possible cause of ulcers. I had the op 3 wks ago.. already im feelin alot better, still a little sore and just one mouth ulcer in 3 wks.. im not sure if this as cured my mouth ulcers as yet, but one thing is i know that without PRIVATE INSURANCE/ OR THE MONEY TO PAY FOR IT i probabiliy wud still have my tonsils.. Ive herd from a doctor reccently that many GPs are ignoring the fact of tonsil removal because its so common and costs an awful lots of money on the NHS... but how many people suffer with tonsil problems and how many people have to take time off work, says alot for our current health system then really.. sorry this is soo long.. if anyone would be intrested to know what meds pills i have tryed i have a list at home
hope everyone finds away of gettin round there ulcers, cos i know how bad it is
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|daveee 6 July 05
|I also get them (rarely) where my tonsils should be -- I had them removed when I was a child. I have also got them on my uvula (the little dangling punching-bag-like part in your thoat). That KILLS! Everytime you swallow it rubs against your tongue!! OUCH!!
|Nathiam 3 July 05
|yes i have just had a week of ulcers at the back of my mouth also one on my tongue and side of my mouth. they all burned like a furnace, hard to swallow food and drink . what i found out when they are at the worst is to put your self under a bit of stress just work maybe it kick starts the immune system . this did happen today . was able to eat a meal and drink tea. still need to find a way to stop them coming in the first place yes will try to keep my mouth shut .
|ted 25 june 05 25 June 05
|In answer to your question... yes I do get them on my tonsils. And yes they have left scars, the tonsils seem a little more delicate.
And I seem to have struck very unlucky this week.
I have been off work since Tuesday with one mother of a fever/temperature and heavy headache.
I might point out that an ulcer had appeared the previous week just above one of my tonsils but it didnt give the usual aggrivation and seemed to be dying a quiet death.
With the stress of this bug Ive got and the bad sleep I noticed on Thursday that another had appeared next to the previous one, kind of joining itself and bringing the old one alive again, unbelieavable. I also started getting some more severe pains on my right tonsil... the pains were so bad yesterday that I went to see a doctor.
He took 1.5 seconds to have a look (and I explained I get a problem with ulcers) and said it was tonsilitous... Im not convinced as Ive had tonsilitous before, and that was on both tonsils with different symtoms.
After close inspection when I got home, it looks to me like my right tonsil is littered with ulcers on the outside and in the crypts, and let me tell you it is fing painful!
Im thinking of having the damn things removed cos a) of the ulcers and b) I get tonsil stones, which is another stress of the mouth which I could do without!
Ive gotta say tho... I do believe ulcers are slightly stress related. They always attack when Im down, have little energy or sleep.
Have a good w/e all
|Rob 25 June 05
|Same here. For the first time I noticed theyre where my tonsils should be. My doctor asked me when I had them taken out. WHen I told her they havent been taken out, she seemed shocked, like I was lying to her. The ulcers hurt really bad when I eat. Sometimes when i get them on the insides of my lips they swell really bad.
|LIV 21 June 05
|I been getting ulcers for years now and there getting worse. The consultant im under takes notice to the problem unlike most others. I get these big things all around my mouth but they seem to come more on my tonsils and throat now.
does anyone else get them on their tonsils?
And if you do, this may seem like a silly question, but the ulcers i get have eaten away my tonsils and it now looks like ive had them taken out and something been nibbling at my throat. Does anyone else get this or am i use not normal.
Ive only been on this site a couple of time and its so good (well not for you to have them) but to know that im not the only one who gets really them really bad.
|katie 21 June 05
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- Islington Central Library 0.51 miles away
Nearby Hospitals
- St Pauls Road Medical Centre 0.45 miles away
- Pulse N7 0.58 miles away
- Barton House Group Practice 0.77 miles away
- Holloway Dental Centre 1.05 miles away
- Light & Sound Therapy Centre 1.06 miles away