text:
Final day of classes at CMST bittersweet moment for current and former students
When classes let out at the Cyrus Math, Science, and Technology Elementary Magnet School (CMST) on Thursday, May 30, 34 students in the school�s seven grades donned graduation caps and gowns. It was the last day of school for all grades, kindergarten through sixth grade. read entire story. . . .
Council appoints Swenson to planning commission
The Starbuck City Council met for a few hours on Monday, June 10. The council approved the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the vacancy by appointing Gary Swenson. read entire story. . . .
Cyrus receives $2,500 grant from CenterPoint Energy
Jeff Anderson, Assistant Fire Chief of the Cyrus Fire Department accepted a $2,500 check from Jim Zilka of Centerpoint Energy at the Cyrus City Council meeting on June 11. read entire story. . . .
Supt. Greg Ohl retiring after 36 years in education
Greg Ohl will retire from a career in education after 36 years in the field, the last seven as superintendent of Minnewaska Area School District. read entire story. . . .


text:
I've stayed in many hotels in Paris and this is one of the very best. The service was over-the-top amazing. Louis even took a pair of shoes to be repaired and had them back in 2 hours. I had a Deluxe room with a balcony that wrapped around the corner. The bath had a lot of natural light as there... More
- Also Known As:
- Boutique Hotel Park Lane Paris
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- Occupying an envious location in the heart of the Champs-Elysées, the luxurious street Faubourg St-Honoré and the famous shopping center: Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, the brand new luxury hotel Park Lane Paris opens its elegant and fashionable universe from August 1st 2008. You will enjoy the contemporary design of its 48 classical, superior and deluxe rooms as well as the luxurious harmony of the special materials combined with the new technology (free wi-fi , flat screen tv, air conditionning...). ... more less
- Reservation Options:
- TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Hotels.com, Expedia, Booking.com, Cheap Tickets, Agoda, Otel, Olotels, EasyToBook, Priceline, Stentorian NV, Venere, HotelsClick and Tingo so you can book your Hotel Park Lane Paris reservations with confidence. We help millions of travellers each month to find the perfect hotel for both holiday and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Obama picks Elena Kagan to fill John Paul Stevens' Supreme Court seat.
Leftist Out, Leftist In
May 11, 2010 By John Perazzo 5992317 Commentshttp%3A%2F%2Ffrontpagemag.com%2F2010%2Fjohn-perazzo%2Fleftist-out-leftist-in%2FLeftist+Out%2C+Leftist+In2010-05-11+04%3A32%3A39John+Perazzohttp%3A%2F%2Ffrontpagemag.com%2F%3Fp%3D59923
Filed Under: FrontPage Tagged With: America, apparent demise, Barack, Bill Clinton, CEO Frank Gaffney, chicago law school, Clinton, Deputy Assistant, Deputy Director, District of Columbia, elena kagan, frank gaffney, Harvard, J.D, john paul stevens, Judge Abner Mikva, Justice Thurgood, law, law school faculty, Lawrence Summers, Marc, Marshall, Michael Dukakis, New York, New York City, Obama, Orrin Hatch, policy, President.
A, presidential victory, Ronald Reagan, school, Socialism, solicitor general, Supreme, TIME, U.S., U.S. Court, united-states, University, university of chicago law, university of chicago law school


text: H.I.D. (High Intensity Discharge) Conversion Kits have become one of the best personal investments in car accessories. Xenon Kits provide more than 300 percent the amount of light of a Halogen bulb. The clear white light produced by HID Xenon Kits is similar to daylight, reflecting road markings and signs better than conventional lighting. The Xenon Bulb is a micro-discharge bulb filled with a mixture of noble gases including Xenon, and its life time of the bulb is equal to that of the car. The bulb has no filaments and the light arc is created by two electrodes, giving it a wider range of illumination. These Systems are modified for specific vehicle applications and fit directly into your existing headlights. All HID Conversion Kits are special order. HID/xenon conversions kits can be done to almost all vehicles. There are a few limitations which are the following. High/low bulbs (two filament bulbs such as H-4, 9007 will lose their ability for High beam. This is because the Xenon bulb is only a one beam bulb it can not function as a dual high/low beam. Only one or the other. To convert a car or motorcycle to be HID equipped, you must purchase or use the following units. Ballasts (amplifiers), Igniters (if not built into ballast), Hid bulbs, and 20 amp fuses (for startup). If your car or bike uses a sealed halogen beam you will need a sealed beam conversion. Other options include wiring harness, upgraded factory harnesses, and relays.


text:
Whole family stayed here the night before my Gretna Green wedding. Pauline could not have been any more accommodating, lovely rooms very reasonably priced. Excellent location for Gretna Green especially if travelling by train as it is directly opposite the station. Highly reccommended
- Reservation Options:
- TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Booking.com, Priceline, Hotels.com, Tingo, Venere and Expedia so you can book your Greenlaw Guest House reservations with confidence. We help millions of travellers each month to find the perfect hotel for both holiday and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.


text:
Kirsten Bartlow: Trumpeter and Tundra Swans
By: KARK 4 News
Updated: January 27, 2013
On this week's Wild Women, Kirsten Bartlow discusses trumpeter and tundra swans. They are native to Arkansas.
The trumpeter swan is the largest waterfowl species native to North America and is one of our rarest native birds.
It weighs around 30 pounds with up to an 8-foot wingspan! For perspective, the giant subspecies of Canada goose only weighs about 12 pounds.
Trumpeters are all white with back feet and beaks and with a red grin line on their beak. Cygnets or young swans are grayish colored.
The birds generally mate for life and may live 20-30 years. They are very family oriented and learn how and where to migrate from their parents. This knowledge was lost when swan numbers where knocked back to near extinction in the lower 48 states.
Easy target for hunry settlers! Today, they're a rare winter visitor. Three swans showed up at Magness Lake in the early 1990s.
Over the years, these swans have brought friends and family and upward of 150 swans have been spotted on the lake.
Trumpeter swans nest in Alaska and the northern Midwest. They eat aquatic vegetation, leaves, seeds, roots and pond weeds. Their heads and necks may become stained with yellow or brown tones from diving underwater to feed.


text:
I booked this hotel from the internet for myself and my partner as a 40th birthday treat and all i can say is what a fantastic stay we had! Check in was quick and easy the lady on reception was friendly and welcoming.. We went to are room and it was just amazing bright,clean,and perfect for the weekend break! When... More
- Also Known As:
- Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel
- Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel Sandford-On-Thames
- Oxford Thames 4 Pillars
- Thames Four Pillars Oxford
- Thames Four Pillars Hotel Oxford
- Reservation Options:
- TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Booking.com, Hotels.com, Expedia, Olotels, Priceline, Venere and Tingo so you can book your Oxford Thames Four Pillars reservations with confidence. We help millions of travellers each month to find the perfect hotel for both holiday and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.


text:
NUUO Crystal NT- 4040R Network Video Recorder - Network Video Recorder - MPEG-4, Motion JPEG, H.264 Formats - 9 TB Hard Drive
18% off
Today- SKU:
- Product Model:
- Shipping Weight:
- 23.98
- Manufactured by:
- NUUO, Inc
- Availability:
- Please Call for ETA or Place Backorder
- Condition:
- Factory sealed in box.
- $3,531.99 CAD Regular Price:
- $635.00 CAD You Save:
Similar Products
Marketing Information
Titan NVR is a Linux embedded enterprise solution for large single site or multi-site deployments. It utilizes File Ring recording engine which is optimized for storing and retrieving large amount of megapixel video data. Titan is a true cross-platform system which supports over 74 brands of IP manufacturers and over 1,654 camera models (Device pack 2.8) of IP/Megapixel cameras. Its client (NuClient) can run on both Mac and Windows platform. User can centrally manage multiple servers, clients and cameras from anywhere through both software client and web client.
General Information
Product Type | Video Surveillance Station |
Manufacturer Part Number | NT-4040R-US-9T |
Manufacturer Website Address | www.nuuo.com |
Manufacturer | NUUO, Inc |
Product Model | NT- 4040R |
Product Name | Crystal NT- 4040R Network Video Recorder |
Product Line | Crystal |
Brand Name | NUUO |
Technical Information
Number of Channels | 4 |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Product Features | Network Video Recorder |
Hard Drive | 9 TB |
Video Formats | MPEG-4 |
Motion JPEG | |
Network & Communication
Network | 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet |
Interfaces/Ports | 2 x RJ-45 Network |
6 x USB 2.0 USB | |
1 x eSATA |
Physical Characteristics
Weight (Approximate) | 13.76 lb |
Height | 1.8" |
Width | 17.4" |
Depth | 16.9" |
This product is shipped only within Canada.
Computer Valley makes every effort to provide accurate specifications and description on all products that are found on www.computervalley.ca however Computer Valley is not responsible for any errors in products specifications and descriptions on our website.
For complete and updated descriptions, compatibilities and specifications we recommend our clients to consult with manufacturer's websites. Computer Valley is not responsible and will not accept returns for items purchased that are not compatible with your computer configuration. Please ensure that you have verified compatibility with your system by visiting the manufacturer's web site prior to purchase or give us a call to make sure what you are purchasing.
For more information, visit our Terms and Conditions.
Computer Valley wants to provide you with the best and fastest possible service. We try to ship in stock orders placed before 2:00pm EST the same day. For in stock orders placed after 2:00pm EST they are usually shipped the next business day. However there are always exceptions. Please contact us prior to placing your order if you need your purchase by a certain date.
We ship by UPS, FEDEX, USPS, CANADA POST and PUROLATOR from the nearest locations possible based on stock in hand.


text:
The staff was very friendly and accommodating...I stayed there with my three children, dog, and mother and we received a very large room and great service. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone, especially if you are traveling with a family!!!! It's located in a very great area, where there is lots of things to do with the family... More
- Also Known As:
- Econo Lodge New Windsor
- New Windsor Econo Lodge
- Econo Lodge Middle Hope
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- The Econo Lodge® Near Stewart International Airport is conveniently located only 10 miles from the United States Military Academy at West Point, Stewart International Airport, the Newburgh Mall, Mount Saint Mary College and the Storm King Art Center, which features post-war sculptures by internationally renowned artists on more than 500 acres of landscaped lawns, fields and woodlands. The nearby Storm King State Park offers unsurpassed views of the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson Valley. A variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking and cross-country ski trails and ski-jumps, are available at Bear Mountain State Park. ... more less
- Reservation Options:
- TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Expedia, Travelocity, Booking.com, Choice Hotels, Venere, EasyToBook, Agoda, Priceline, Cheap Tickets, Tingo, HotelsClick and Hotels.com so you can book your Econo Lodge Near Stewart International Airport reservations with confidence. We help millions of travellers each month to find the perfect hotel for both holiday and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.


text:
All | Editorial | General Tech | Graphics Cards | Networking | Motherboards | Cases and Cooling | Processors | Chipsets | Memory | Displays | Systems | Storage | Mobile | Shows and Expos
Dell XPS 10 32GB Dual-core Windows RT @ $300
Subject: General Tech | May 14, 2013 - 01:52 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: deals
If you know someone who is looking for a tablet that does a bit more than an eReader but doesn't need the power of an x86 based model, the Dell XPS WinRT tablet makes a good compromise. The dual core Snapdragon S4 @ 1.5GHz will power the 1366 x 768 10.1" screen when surfing and the included Office Home & Student 2013 RT will help with productivity. At $150 off the normal price it is a good deal.
To get the 10.1" XPS 10 32GB Tablet configuration, follow these steps:
1. Start here at Dell's direct store
2. Configure as per needs (optional), click Review & Add to cart button at the top
3. Proceed to final checkout/payment
Also available:
10.1" XPS 10 32GB Tablet + Soft-Touch Case $329.98
10.1" XPS 10 32GB Tablet + Dockable Keyboard $399.99
10.1" XPS 10 64GB Tablet + Dockable Keyboard + 4G LTE $549.99
NVIDIA Announces Shield Pricing, Taking Pre-orders
Subject: General Tech, Mobile | May 14, 2013 - 09:06 AM | Ryan Shrout
Tagged: tegra 4, tegra, shield, project shield, nvidia
Solid information about the NVIDIA Shield (no longer called Project Shield) is finally becoming available with a blog post written up today on NVIDIA's website. The company will begin accepting pre-orders from users that have previously signed up for the Shield mailing list while the rest of you will have to wait until May 20th to plop down your money.
The cost? $349. Newegg, Gamestop, Micro Center and Canada Computer will carry it.
If you want to sign up for official June release schedule of the Tegra 4 powered mobile Android gaming device, you'll have to head over to shield.nvidia.com.
NVIDIA does point out in the blog that the PC game streaming feature that I truly believe is the one thing that makes Shield a compelling gaming device, will be launching as BETA feature.
And GeForce game streaming, launching as a beta feature, will give SHIELD the power to access your NVIDIA GeForce GTX GPU-powered computer from the comfort of your couch. We're working on streaming your favorite PC games to SHIELD, including great titles from Steam.
High level features of the device, for those of you that are unaware, include:
- Tegra 4 – The world's fastest mobile processor delivers rich graphics and unbeatable performance thanks to 72 GPU cores, four CPU cores and 2GB of RAM
- Console-grade controller – Precise control thanks to dual analog joysticks, a full-sized D-Pad, left and right analog triggers, full-sized bumpers and A/B/X/Y buttons
- Multi-touch display – 5-inch, 720p retinal multi-touch display for high-fidelity visuals
- Integrated speakers – Custom, bass reflex, tuned port audio system – we think this is SHIELD's sleeper feature
- Wi-Fi – 802.11n 2X2 MIMO game-speed Wi-Fi for seamless game streaming
- Pure Android – Latest Android Jelly Bean operating system from Google, for access to Android games and apps
- There's more – We put into SHIELD everything we would want in a premium mobile gaming device: 16 GB memory, GPS, Bluetooth 3.0, a mini-HDMI output, micro-USB 2.0, a microSD storage slot, a 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack. See the full spec sheet, here.
We took a look at the NVIDIA Shield device at CES this year and posted a video of our experiences, so check it out below.
NVIDIA has also posted a separate blog that talks about some of the upcoming Android games that will highlight the power of the Tegra 4 mobile processor including Broken Age and Costume Quest from Double Fine, Chuck's Challenge from Niffler and more.
I think many people at NVIDIA as well as in the media are very curious to see what the reaction of Shield will actully be upon its release. I am very excited to test it out in real-world, long term usage models but I definitely have doubts about the market's desire for another mobile gaming platform.
Leave me your thoughts in the comments below!!
Sony Profitable, Expects Its PlayStation 4 Launch to Keep It That Way
Subject: General Tech | May 13, 2013 - 11:37 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: sony, semi-custom business unit, ps4, gaming, financial report, amd
Sony, a company with an annual profit of 436 billion Yen ($458 million USD) in its fiscal year ending March 31, 2013 saw PS3 and PS2 sales decline and a slight bump up in PSP and PS Vita sales. In a recent earnings call covered by Euro Gamer, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Masaru Kato stated that the company expects this year to be even better with the launch of its upcoming PlayStation 4 console. Sony does not believe it will incur any significant losses with the PS4 and that sales will "increase significantly." Unlike the PS3 which used a Cell chip that was expensive to develop, the PlayStation 4 uses mostly-traditional PC hardware. With the upcoming console, AMD did the majority of the development legwork which saved Sony money. As a result, Sony believes that the PS4 will turn a profit much faster than it took the PS3.
Looking into Sony's next fiscal year ending March 2014, the company is putting a renewed focus on smartphones and smart TVs. In the previous year, Sony saw combined PS3 and PS2 sales decline to $16.5 million from $18 million the prior year. Sony expects to sell approximately $10 million worth of PS3s in the upcoming fiscal year. While the company's PS2 console had a wild ride, it is no longer included in the company's sales forecast. Sales of Sony's mobile PSP and PS Vita gaming consoles are expected to decrease to a mere $5 million as well. Basically, Sony has a lot riding on its PlayStation 4 console. It expects to see its next-generation console make up for the decreased sales of its existing hardware.
Either way, a profitable Sony is a good thing, and I hope that the upcoming console is priced to sell while also resulting in a tidy profit for the company. I expect the Xbox-PS3-PC gamer flame-war to be especially entertaining this year, as the consoles are essentially using lower-end PC hardware (heh) and the two consoles specs are more-similar than ever.
Semi-Custom Business Unit Creates New Revenue Stream For AMD
Subject: General Tech | May 13, 2013 - 10:28 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: x86, SoC, semi-custom chip, Patent, ip, APU, amd
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has an extensive intellectual property (IP) portfolio. The company has a range of products from CPUs and graphics cards to video acceleration hardware. It is also the only other major player to have a license to build chips with the x86 ISA. With the launch of its Semi-Custom Business Unit, AMD plans to take advantage of the engineering experience and patent portfolio to create a new revenue stream. AMD will work with other companies to create customized processors that integrate custom IP cores and technology but use AMD's existing products as a base to cut down on engineering time and R&D costs.
The first such customized chip is the System on a Chip used in Sony's PlayStation 4 gaming console. AMD intends to market its modular SoC technology and custom IP integration services to makers of set top boxes, smart TVs, tablets, PCs, networking hardware, and High Performance Computing applications. AMD argues that using its Semi-Custom Business Unit to create a customized SoC is cheaper and faster to design and produce than a fully-custom design, which makes sense since most of the engineering work is already done. AMD could stand to make quite a bit of extra money here, especially if it can land design wins for governmental and industrial design contracts. Intel's x86 license scarcity may actually benefit AMD here, in fact.
AMD's Semi-Custom Business Unit consists of an engineering team led by AMD Corporate Vice President and General Manager Saeid Moshkelani. I think doing this is a smart move for the x86 underdog, and it will be interesting to see how well the division does for the company's bottom line.
Nokia Launching $149 Lumia 928 With WP8 On May 16th
Subject: General Tech | May 12, 2013 - 06:16 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: wp8, Qualcomm MSM8960, nokia, lumia 928, lumia
Nokia will be launching a new Windows Phone 8 smartphone next week that trades in the traditional colorful Lumia designs for a sleek black or white finish. The Nokia Lumia 928 smartphone will be available on Verizon Wireless in the US.
The smartphone features a 4.5" WXGA OLED display with a resolution of 1280x768. The front of the phone resembles a flat rectangle with slightly rounded corners while the back is slightly curved. On the front below the display are capacitive buttons and above the display is a 1.2MP webcam that is capable of shooting still images or 720p HD videos. Three high amplitude microphones are also included. The Nokia 928 smartphone also uses a rear PureView 8.7MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics capable of shooting 1080p30 HD video. This main camera has optical image stabilization and a Xenon flash for still images (and a LED flash for video).
On the inside, the Nokia Lumia 928 is powered by a dual core Qualcomm MSM8960+WTR processor clocked at 1.5GHz, 1GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, and a 2000mAh battery. Wireless charging and an NFC radio are also included. Of course, the Lumia 928 is running Microsoft's latest Windows Phone 8 mobile operating system.
The Lumia 928 will be available at Verizon (both in-store and online) for $149. A $50 mail in rebate will bring that price down to $99. On top of that, for a limited time, you can get $25 of Windows Store credit to spend on apps and games. From the specifications, it seems like a decent midrange smartphone so long as you do not need any Android or iOS exclusive applications.
Seasonic Releases Information On Its Haswell-Ready Power Supplies
Subject: General Tech, Cases and Cooling | May 11, 2013 - 09:17 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: seasonic, haswell, Power Supplies, PSU, 0.05A
Following the announcements from other power supply manufacturers, Seasonic has now released a list of its own power supplies that are compatible with Intel's upcoming Haswell processor. The new Haswell CPUs, set to launch June 3rd, incorporate new C6 and C7 sleep states that draw as little as 0.05A from the 12V PSU rail. Because of the low load, some existing power supplies will have issues with the new sleep states and could result in system instability. In light of that, many manufacturers are validating their existing lineups to determine which ones are compatible.
As of the time of publication, the following power supplies from Seasonic are compatible with Haswell and the new sleep states.
Platinum Series
Platinum Fanless Series
M12 II Evo Edition Series
Stay tuned to PC Perspective for more information on PSU and Haswell compatibility.
- Haswell-compatible PSU list(s):
HIS Launches Factory Overclocked HD 7850 IceQ X^2 Turbo Graphics Card
Subject: General Tech | May 11, 2013 - 08:12 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: radeon hd 7850, ICEQ Turbo, his, hd 7850, GCN, amd
HIS has launched a new factory overclocked graphics card based on AMD's Radeon HD 7850 "Pitcairn" GPU called the IceQ X^2 Turbo. The new card uses a custom PCB and IceQ X^2 cooler.
The IceQ X^2 cooler uses two 75mm fans to cool an aluminum fin stack that is connected to the copper GPU contact plate with copper heatpipes. The HSF is surrounded by a black shroud. HIS claims that its custom cooler runs at a quiet 28dB when the card is idle.
The HIS HD 7850 IceQ X^2 Turbo is a factory overclocked card. HIS has taken a standard HD 7850 GPU with 1024 stream processors and clocked it at 1GHz, which is a 140MHz overclock over the reference 7850 clockspeed. The card is further paired with 2GB of GDDR5 memory clocked at the reference 1200MHz (4800MHz effective) on a 256-bit bus. An 8-phase VRM keeps the overclocked components fed with stable power. It offers up a single DVI, one HDMI, and two mini-DisplayPort video outputs.
Because of the custom cooler, it should be possible to push the HD 7850 GPU even higher, although exactly how much higher will depend on the individual card.
The HIS IceQ X^2 Turbo does not have any official pricing information yet, but it should be priced somewhere around $220 since the already-available single fan IceQ X Turbo card is currently priced at approximately $210 at online retailers.
Also read: The AMD Radeon HD 7850 gets frame rated!
NZXT Launches $30 Sentry Mix 2 Fan Controller
Subject: General Tech | May 10, 2013 - 07:37 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: nzxt, sentry, sentry mix 2, fan controller
NZXT has launched its new Sentry Mix 2 fan controller. Featuring an audio equipment theme, the Sentry Mix 2 fits into a single 5.25" bay. It features a matte black bezel with six glossy black sliders that are recessed into the bezel to ensure compatibility with PC case doors. Below the fan speed sliders are LEDs that can be changed to one of five colors (white, blue, green, orange, red).
The Mix 2 is the successor and replacement of the original Mix fan controller, and it uses a redesigned PCB. The controller has six sliders that are connected to six 4-pin fan outputs. The fan controller is powered by two 4-pin Molex power connectors and can draw a maximum of 180W. Each fan channel can draw a maximum of 30W. The sliders are analog rheostats that are also compatible with PWM controlled fans.
The Sentry Mix 2 comes with a 2 year warranty. The fan controller should be available soon with an MSRP of $29.99. More information can be found on NZXT's website. As far as fan controllers go, I could see myself using this one as it keeps the LED bling to a minimum.
Jen-Hsun doesn't beleive in your so called economic downturn
Subject: General Tech | May 10, 2013 - 05:21 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: eranings, Q1 2013, nvidia, jen-hsun huang
NVIDIA seems to have completely ignored the economic downturn that has affected so many tech companies and posted gains in both revenue and profit for Q1 2013. The entire PC market may have shrunk by 10% but NVIDIA's profits were up 16.7% compared to 12 months ago, though when looking at GPU sales alone they did see about a 5% decline. Now that NVIDIA has branched out into mobility and HPC however, their total sales are up by 3%. The Register postulates that part of the reason their sales did not decline as much as other manufacturers is their focus on high end GPUs which are immune to the erosion being caused by sales of mobile devices such as tablets. Get the whole set of numbers here.
"In the first quarter of fiscal 2014 ended on April 28, Nvidia's overall sales rose by 3.2 per cent to $954.7m. Big Green was able pull $77.9m to the bottom line, up 16.7 per cent compared to the year-ago period – even while investing in a substantial bump-up in research and development costs – thanks to a shift to higher margin products in both the discrete graphics and Tesla GPU coprocessor lines."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Microsoft plasters IE8 hole abused in nuke lab PC meltdown @ The Register
- Tripping on microdoses of Dyad @ The Tech Report
- Power2U AC/USB wall outlet @ LanOC Reviews
- Plugging into the Puzzle @ Techgage
- Casio G-SHOCK GA-110-1AER Watch @ NikKTech
- 8 Free to Play Games That Are Too Good to Be True @ Techspot
- ModRight Xtreme Super Large Anti-Static Mod-Mat @ Modders-Inc
Corsair has, well, Haswell PSU support chart
Subject: Editorial, General Tech, Cases and Cooling, Processors | May 10, 2013 - 04:23 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: c6, c7, haswell, PSU, corsair
I cannot do it captain! I don't have the not enough power!
We have been discussing the ultra-low power state of Haswell processors for a little over a week and how it could be detrimental to certain power supplies. Power supply manufacturers never quite expected that you could have as little as a 0.05 Amp (0.6W) draw on the 12V rail without being off. Since then, companies such as Enermax started to list power supplies which have been tested and are compliant with the new power requirements.
PSU Series | Model |
Haswell Compatibility |
Comment |
AXi | AX1200i | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs |
AX860i | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs | |
AX760i | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs | |
AX | AX1200 | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs |
AX860 | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs | |
AX850 | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs | |
AX760 | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs | |
AX750 | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs | |
AX650 | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs | |
HX | HX1050 | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs |
HX850 | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs | |
HX750 | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs | |
HX650 | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs | |
TX-M | TX850M | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs |
TX750M | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs | |
TX650M | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs | |
TX | TX850 | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs |
TX750 | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs | |
TX650 | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs | |
GS | GS800 | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs |
GS700 | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs | |
GS600 | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs | |
CX-M | CX750M | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs |
CX600M | TBD | Likely compatible — currently validating | |
CX500M | TBD | Likely compatible — currently validating | |
CX430M | TBD | Likely compatible — currently validating | |
CX | CX750 | Yes | 100% Compatible with Haswell CPUs |
CX600 | TBD | Likely compatible — currently validating | |
CX500 | TBD | Likely compatible — currently validating | |
CX430 | TBD | Likely compatible — currently validating | |
VS | VS650 | TBD | Likely compatible — currently validating |
VS550 | TBD | Likely compatible — currently validating | |
VS450 | TBD | Likely compatible — currently validating | |
VS350 | TBD | Likely compatible — currently validating |
Above is Corsair's slightly incomplete chart as of the time it was copied from their website, 3:30pm on May 10th, 2013; so far it is coming up all good. Their blog should be updated as new products get validated for the new C6 and C7 CPU sleep states.
The best part of this story is just how odd it is given the race to arc-welding (it's not a podcast so you can't Bingo! hahaha!) supplies we have been experiencing over the last several years. Simply put, some companies never thought that component manufacturers such as Intel would race to the bottom of power draws.
Deal for May 10th - Dell Inspiron 15R Special Edition @ $780
Subject: General Tech | May 10, 2013 - 04:05 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: deals
Dell's Inspiron 15R Special Edition 15.6" is powered by a i5-3230M 2.6GHz, 8GB 1600MHz RAM and a 2GB Radeon HD 7730M. The screen is 1080p as it should be for a machine capable of gaming and the audio is also better than average, Waves MaxxAudio 4 + Skullcandy speakers.
To get our recommended Inspiron 15R Special Edition configuration, follow these steps:
1. Start here at Dell Home direct store
2. Configure as per needs (optional), click Review & Add to cart button at the top
3. Add to cart
4. Apply coupon code: 0H9Q3PQ6L3744C in shopping cart and proceed to final checkout/payment
17.3-inch Dell Inspiron 17R Special Edition Laptop also available.
NVIDIA Releases First Fiscal Quarter 2013 (Q1'13) Results
Subject: General Tech | May 9, 2013 - 07:50 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: tegra 4, nvidia, grid, financial results
NVIDIA has released the results of its first fiscal quarter of 2014. Overall, NVIDIA had a positive first quarter with total revenue of $954.7 million and a net income of $77.9 million. During Q1 2014 the company announced its Grid VCA for enterprise customers and Tegra 4 and Tegra 4i for the mobile market. NVIDIA's shareholders saw an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of 13 cents, which is up 30% versus the same quarter last year. Interestingly, NVIDIA has announced that it will be returning $1 billion to shareholders through increased dividends and buying back shares.
Q1 2014 is an interesting quarter, as it is up year over year, but down significantly versus the previous quarter (Q4'13). NVIDIA's Q1'14 revenue of 954.7 million is up YOY 32% from $924.9 million in Q1'13, but down 13.7% from $1.1 billion in the previous quarter. The dip is likely attributable to the fact that its Q1'14 is the quarter after the holiday rush at the end of Q4. Considering it is still up versus last year, the dip versus last quarter shouldn't be taken as a bad sign. Net income follows a similar pattern, with net income down 53.2% versus last quarter's $174 million, but up 29% YOY (Q1'13 net income was $60.9 million).
The financial results seem to indicate that NVIDIA is continuing to grow and remain profitable. According to NVIDIA, the company expects to see operating expenses and revenue increase in Q2'14 to $448 million in and approximately $975 million respectively. Further, NVIDIA expects growth to continue throughout 2014 as it launches new Tegra 4(i) SoCs and expands its server/business offerings with its GRID technologies.
You can find NVIDIA's full financial report on the company's website.
Say farewell to the days of RAM deals
Subject: General Tech | May 9, 2013 - 01:25 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: ddr3, DRAM
It looks like the days of cheap RAM may be coming to a close, not just for the consumer but also for manufacturers of graphics cards, cellphones and anything else with onboard RAM. What began as a slow rise in prices is now becoming a shortage, something guaranteed to bring prices up. In Acer's case they will be out of stock by the end of the month while ASRock stockpiled RAM in this quarter to retain supplies to sell over the coming quarter. As DigiTimes points out, competition is going to become fierce and you can expect both lower supplies and higher prices on the new components you want to buy over the summer.
"Commenting on the issue, Acer chairman JT Wang pointed out that DRAM prices are likely to continue rising as many DRAM makers have switched their production lines to manufacturing smartphone DRAM, leaving insufficient capacity to supply the PC industry. Even If DRAM makers decide to switch back capacity, it will still take about 3-4 months for the process to be completed, Wang said."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- 'Quantum network? We've had one for years,' says Los Alamos @ The Register
- Facebook crashes into networking with open switch @ The Register
- Tool Reveals iPad and iPhone User Locations @ Slashdot
- Deep, deep dive: Hyper-V @ The Register
- Raspberry Pi housed inside a computer monitor @ Hack a Day
- Spotify spews 'unencrypted' FREE MP3s all over creation @ The Register
- Buffalo AirStation N600 Dual-Band Wireless Router Review @ Legit Reviews
- Graham Linehan announces a one-off special of The IT Crowd @ The Inquirer
- Win NZXT and Phanteks hardware! @ Kitguru
Podcast #250 - Haswell Iris Graphics, Intel Silvermont, AMD HD 9000 Series Rumors and more!
Subject: General Tech | May 9, 2013 - 11:30 AM | Ken Addison
Tagged: Volcanic Islands, ssd, silvermont, Seagate, podcast, pcper, iris pro, iris, Intel, haswell, gamer memory, amd
PC Perspective Podcast #250 - 05/09/2013
Join us this week as we discuss Haswell Iris Graphics, Intel Silvermont, AMD HD 9000 Series Rumors and more!
You can subscribe to us through iTunes and you can still access it directly through the RSS page HERE.
The URL for the podcast is: http://pcper.com/podcast - Share with your friends!
- iTunes - Subscribe to the podcast directly through the iTunes Store
- RSS - Subscribe through your regular RSS reader
- MP3 - Direct download link to the MP3 file
Hosts: Ryan Shrout, Jeremy Hellstrom, Josh Walrath, and Morry Teitelman
Program length: 1:19:46
Week in Review:
News items of interest:
0:35:40 AMD Unveils New Gamer Memory
0:52:00 Haswell overclocked to 7 GHz??
0:53:30 Micron P420m PCIe SSD
0:54:20 Seagate 600 and 600 Pro SSDs
0:57:40 Asrock Announces Z87 Line up
1:00:00 Hardware Flashback: ASUS K7M
Jeremy: BitTorrent Bundle
1-888-38-PCPER or firstname.lastname@example.com
AMD to erupt Volcanic Islands GPUs as early as Q4 2013?
Subject: Editorial, General Tech, Graphics Cards, Processors | May 8, 2013 - 09:32 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: Volcanic Islands, radeon, ps4, amd
So the Southern Islands might not be entirely stable throughout 2013 as we originally reported; seismic activity being analyzed suggests the eruption of a new GPU micro-architecture as early as Q4. These Volcanic Islands, as they have been codenamed, should explode onto the scene opposing NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 700-series products.
It is times like these where GPGPU-based seismic computation becomes useful.
The rumor is based upon a source which leaked a fragment of a slide outlining the processor in block diagram form and specifications of its alleged flagship chip, "Hawaii". Of primary note, Volcanic Islands is rumored to be organized with both Serial Processing Modules (SPMs) and a Parallel Compute Module (PCM).
So apparently a discrete GPU can have serial processing units embedded on it now.
Heterogeneous Systems Architecture (HSA) is a set of initiatives to bridge the gap between massively parallel workloads and branching logic tasks. We usually make reference to this in terms of APUs and bringing parallel-optimized hardware to the CPU. In this case, we are discussing it in terms of bringing serial processing to the discrete GPU. According to the diagram, the chip within would contain 8 processor modules each with two processing cores and an FPU for a total of 16 cores. There does not seem to be any definite identification whether these cores would be based upon their license to produce x86 processors or their other license to produce ARM processors. Unlike an APU, this is heavily skewed towards parallel computation rather than a relatively even balance between CPU, GPU, and chipset features.
Now of course, why would they do that? Graphics processors can do branching logic but it tends to sharply cut performance. With an architecture such as this, a programmer might be able to more efficiently switch between parallel and branching logic tasks without doing an expensive switch across the motherboard and PCIe bus between devices. Josh Walrath suggested a server containing these as essentially add-in card computers. For gamers, this might help out with workloads such as AI which is awkwardly split between branching logic and massively parallel visibility and path-finding tasks. Josh seems skeptical about this until HSA becomes further adopted, however.
Still, there is a reason why they are implementing this now. I wonder, if the SPMs are based upon simple x86 cores, how the PS4 will influence PC gaming. Technically, a Volcanic Island GPU would be an oversized PS4 within an add-in card. This could give AMD an edge, particularly in games ported to the PC from the Playstation.
This chip, Hawaii, is rumored to have the following specifications:
- 4096 stream processors
- 16 serial processor cores on 8 modules
- 4 geometry engines
- 256 TMUs
- 64 ROPs
- 512-bit GDDR5 memory interface, much like the PS4.
20 nm Gate-Last silicon fab process
- Unclear if TSMC or "Common Platform" (IBM/Samsung/GLOBALFOUNDRIES)
Softpedia is also reporting on this leak. Their addition claims that the GPU will be designed on a 20nm Gate-Last fabrication process. While gate-last is considered to be not worth the extra effort in production, Fully Depleted Silicon On Insulator (FD-SOI) is apparently "amazing" on gate-last at 28nm and smaller fabrication. This could mean that AMD is eying that technology and making this design with intent of switching to an FD-SOI process, without a large redesign which an initially easier gate-first production would require.
Well that is a lot to process... so I will leave you with an open question for our viewers: what do you think AMD has planned with this architecture, and what do you like and/or dislike about what your speculation would mean?
Who wouldn't want Samurai guarding their eardrums?
Subject: General Tech | May 8, 2013 - 07:44 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: audio, headset, Eagle Tech, Urban Zen, Samurai Song
Eagle Tech have certainly chosen a side in the form versus function debate with the visually impressive Arion Urban Zen: Samurai Song headset. While you can use them with a PC to listen to audio these are more aimed at the mobile market as it sports a single jack and the mic will not work on a PC. LANOC were happy with the performance of these headsets for the $50 asking price, with decent audio and a good foldable design, the only warning they offer is that when watching a movie or TV show you might find that conversations sound distant, not an echo so much as sounding as if the speakers are far away.
"I have reviewed quite a few audio products lately each of them have their perks and quirks, but one thing always missing is a bit of customizability, something to set you apart from other users who buy the same product. Eagle Tech has recently began releasing its like or Arion branded products, and amongst those is a headset named the Urban Zen. The Zen headsets come in four different designs and a few different colors. Finally we have some options to set ourselves apart from everyone else. It is nice that we can change things up, but how will the headphones actually perform when it comes down to crunch time?"
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Eagle Tech ET-ARHP300FS-BK Urban Zen Headphones @ NikKTech
- Razer Kraken Pro Headset @ Modders-Inc
- Gigabyte Fly Headphones Review @ Hi Tech Legion
- TRITTON XBOX 360 Detonator Stereo Headset Review @ NikKTech
- Arion Foldable Bluetooth Headset @ LanOC Reviews
- ASUS Orion Pro Gaming Headset @ Benchmark Reviews
- Hercules Wireless Audio Experience W.A.E. Portable Bluetooth Speaker System @ eTeknix
- Tech-Life BeatBlock Premium Bluetooth Wireless Speaker Review @ NikKTech
- Genius SP-960BT Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review @ ModSynergy
- Ineo Alienvibes W401 Speaker System @ Benchmark Reviews
- Wavemaster Stax Speakers @ Kitguru
- Ineo AlienVibes W601 Speaker System @ Benchmark Reviews
Can Obsidian CEO Feargus Urquhart bring balance to the Force?
Subject: General Tech | May 8, 2013 - 04:45 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: Star Wars, obsidian, gaming, ea
Disney may have passed exclusive rights to EA for the Star Wars franchise but that might not mean the end of the world if Obsidian Entertainment's CEO has anything to say about it. Just as BioWare worked with Obsidian the idea of an EA and Obsidian partnership is not completely off the table. This might not full reassure those who still miss the old days of Black Isle and BioWare games but it seems that there is hope for the future of Star Wars games. Rock, Paper, SHOTGUN has a quick interview with Feargus Urquhart discussing his efforts to partner up with EA.
"We now live in a world where The Sims: Star Wars or Need for Speed: Tosche Station could become things. I'm not saying it's likely (though the former would not shock me in the slightest), but Star Wars is under new management, so who knows? For now, all we can say for sure is that BioWare, DICE, and Visceral are actively adding their own chapters to the space opera, but we won't see results from those initial efforts until at least mid-2014 – and much later, in all likelihood."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Time to Ante Up Again: Poker Night 2 Review @ Techgage
- Bone Hordes: Hellraid Teaser Trailer @ Rock, Paper, SHOTGUN
- Old, Faithful: OpenXcom Is Near-Complete @ Rock, Paper, SHOTGUN
- Xciting Stuff: X: Rebirth Pathfinding Dev Diary @ Rock, Paper, SHOTGUN
- Wolfenstein Videogame Announcement Bingo @ Rock, Paper, SHOTGUN
Deal for May 8th - Dell PowerEdge T110 II Intel Xeon E3 Quad-core Server @ $490
Subject: General Tech | May 8, 2013 - 01:32 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: deals
The Dell PowerEdge T110 is the first server deal we have seen from LogicBUY, currently selling for about half its regular price. Inside you will find a quad-core Xeon E3-1220v2 @ 3.1GHz Quad-core Server with 4GB DDR3 and a 500GB HDD. This will not be a gaming machine, but it could certainly host games or a file share or many other tasks more suited to a Xeon processor than a desktop processor. At this price it is a steal..
Dell PowerEdge T110 II Intel Xeon E3 Quad-core Server
1. Start here at Dell Works direct store
2. Customize as per needs (optional), click Continue button in the right
3. Add to cart
4. Apply coupon code: HF9X1212V3TKTK in shopping cart and proceed to final checkout/payment
Seagate's SSD is new but the components are familiar
Subject: General Tech | May 7, 2013 - 03:44 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: ssd, Seagate, LM87800, 600 Pro, 600, LAMD
Seagate has used Link_A_Media's Amber LM87800 controller and Toshiba Type C 19nm MLC NAND along with their own custom firmware to create the Seagate 600 series of SSDs. The components are very similar to Corsair's Neutron series of drives, it seems that the biggest difference is going to be in the functionality of the firmware. The first difference [H]ard|OCP spotted was in the efficiency of the drives, they pulled less power than their rivals and the Pro version sported enhanced endurance and power capacitors which will be very important to enterprise users. Check out the full review to see where they sit in the pack after the benchmarks were all completed.
"Seagate refreshes its line of consumer and enterprise SSDs with a new family of third-generation SSD products. We take a look at the consumer mainstream Seagate 600 and the enthusiast model, the Seagate 600 Pro. Will its LAMD Amber LM87800 controller, custom firmware, and Toshiba Type C 19nm MLC NAND make it a standout?"
Here are some more Storage reviews from around the web:
- Seagate 600 SSD Review (480GB) @ SDD Review
- Seagate Pro 600 Enterprise SSD @ Tweeaktown
- Seagate 600 SSD ST480HM000 480GB SSD @ Tweaktown
- Seagate 600 SSD 240GB RAID Report @ Tweaktown
- Seagate 600 SSD ST240HM000 240GB @ Tweaktown
- Samsung 840 SSD 250 GB @ techPowerUp
- Seagate Constellation ES.3 4TB Review @ OCC
- Toshiba DT01ACA300 3TB Hard Disk Drive Review @ Madshrimps
- iStarUSA BPN-DE340SS Storage Bay Adapter Review @ NikKTech
- Teratrend TS231U Dual Bay USB 3.0 / eSATA Enclosure @ Tweaktown
- QNAP TS-669L 6-Bay NAS @ Tweaktown
- Silicon Power Armor A80 1TB USB 3.0 Portable @ Bjorn3D
McAfee picks up Stonesoft, Intel continues to focus on network security
Subject: General Tech | May 7, 2013 - 03:16 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: stonesoft, security, purchase, mcafee, Intel
A small security firm called Stonesoft was acquired by Intel, or rather McAfee, for just under $400m. They provide not only software and services but actual network appliances which utilize their proprietary Stonesoft Security Engine to provide secure connectivity. This makes a lot of sense when you think back on Intel's statements when purchasing McAfee, they are not interested in only providing security at the software level but are interested in moving to the hardware level. You can find out a bit more at The Inquirer.
"SECURITY VENDOR McAfee has bought software security firm Stonesoft to add to its range of network security products.
McAfee, which is owned by Intel, is one of the biggest security vendors but has so far been focused on end-point products such as anti-virus and firewall software that runs on consumer PCs. Now the firm has made a move to go deeper into the network, buying security software vendor Stonesoft for $389m in cash."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Samsung switches on Knox for the Galaxy S4, availability depends on mobile operators @ The Inquirer
- YouTube channels at $1.99 per month could launch this week @ The Register
- Adobe kills Creative Suite – all future features online only @ The Register
- Wolf 15 Piece Watch Box Review @ NikKTech


text:
If you are looking for an everyday jersey that will give you top performance without putting a dent in your wallet, look no further than the Pearl Izumi Elite Jersey. Pearl Izumi packed this jersey with high-performance materials to make sure that you'll get the most out of every training ride.
Pearl Izumi designed the Elite Jersey for warm-weather training rides; the lightweight Elite Transfer fabric aids in moisture management, while the special In-R-Cool technology acts as a reflective element to reduce surface temperatures on the fabric and provide UPF-50-rated protection. In addition to its wicking abilities, the Elite Transfer fabric dries quickly, so you won't have to worry about hugging your kids and getting the 'Eeewww!' reaction when you get home from a long ride.
To further ensure your comfort, Pearl Izumi has also welded stretchy mesh Direct-Vent panels under the arms to offer extra ventilation and prevent sweaty build-up. Easy all-out cooling has been made possible by the full length zipper. And don't worry about struggling to get the zipper up and down -- this one moves like a silky dream.
Three generously sized back pockets hold your whole repair kit, wallet, gel packs and CO2 cartridges. A fourth sweat-proof pocket has been included so that you can keep your phone accessible and safe from damaging moisture. Extra support at the back pockets will keep them from sagging when fully loaded for a five-hour ride, and an elasticized gripper on the back has keeps the jersey fully in place. As usual, well-placed Pearl Izumi reflective elements will keep you visible in the dusky hours.
The Pearl Izumi Elite Jersey is available in five sizes from Small to XX-Large and in the colors Black/black, Black/white, Black/yellow, Jetstream/black, Orange/black, True Blue/white, True Red/black, White/black, or White/green flash.


text:
(Cerebrovascular Accident; CVA; Cerebral Infarct; Brain Attack)
Stroke is a brain injury. It occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted. Without oxygen and nutrients from blood, brain tissue dies in less than 10 minutes. The tissue death causes a sudden loss in function.
A stroke occurs when there is a loss of blood flow. It may happen because of a blockage in blood flow, called ischemic stroke, or because of bleeding in the brain, called hemorrhagic stroke.
A sudden decrease in the flow of blood may be caused by:
A clot that breaks off from another part of the body (such as the heart or neck) and lodges in blood vessel of neck or brain—there are certain conditions which predispose people to form blood clots, such as:
- Cancer
- Pregnancy
- Atrial fibrillation
- Certain autoimmune diseases
- A blood clot that forms in neck or brain
- Atherosclerosis —a build-up of fatty substances along the inner lining of the artery that gradually decrease the area the blood can flow through
- Inflammatory conditions in the blood vessels (vasculitis)
Hemorrhagic stroke occur when blood vessels break and bleed into or around the brain. This can happen after an injury.
Hemorrhagic vs. Ischemic Stroke
Risk Factors
The following factors can increase your risk of stroke but the risk can be modified with lifestyle changes and proper medical care:
- High blood pressure (the number one risk factor for ischemic stroke)
- High blood homocysteine level
- Drug abuse (heroin, cocaine, amphetamines)
- Narrowing of arteries supplying the brain due to atherosclerosis
- High cholesterol levels (specifically, high-LDL [low-density lipoprotein] "bad" cholesterol)
- Smoking
- Diabetes mellitus or impaired glucose tolerance
- Atrial fibrillation (abnormality of heart rhythm)
- Use of birth control pills , if you are over 35 years old and smoke
- Long-term use of hormone replacement therapy
Other factors that can increase your risk of stroke but can not be modified include:
- Prior stroke or pre-existing cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack
- Prior transient ischemic attack (TIA) —some people have this a "warning stroke" with symptoms that resolve in short period of time
- Age: 60 or older
- Family members who have had a stroke
- Gender: males are at greater risk
- Race: Black, Asian, Hispanic
- Blood disorders which increase clotting in sickle cell disease and polycythemia
- Valvular heart disease, such as mitral stenosis
Symptoms occur suddenly. They differ depending on the part of the brain affected. Also, multiple symptoms can happen at the same time. If you notice any of the symptoms below, call emergency help right away. Getting help immediately is important, because brain tissue dies quickly when deprived of oxygen.
- Sudden weakness or numbness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Sudden confusion
- Sudden trouble speaking or understanding
- Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- Sudden dizziness, trouble walking, loss of balance, or coordination
- Sudden severe headache with no known cause
Having a stroke is an emergency. Tests may include:
- Neurological exams
- Electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG) —a test that records the heart's activity by measuring electrical currents through the heart muscle
Brain and blood vessel imaging by:
- Computed tomography (CT) scan —a type of x-ray that uses a computer to make pictures of the brain, helps doctors identify hemorrhagic versus ischemic stroke
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan —a test that uses magnetic waves to make pictures of the brain
- Ultrasonography—a test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels feeding the brain
- Blood tests, including cholesterol, homocysteine, prothrombin time , and other coagulation tests
Other tests may include:
- Arteriography (angiography)—a catheter is placed in a blood vessel in the groin and threaded up to the brain, shows arteries in the brain
- Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) —shows brain blood vessels by mapping blood flow
- CT angiogram (CTA)—this test uses a CT scanner, gives images of the blood vessels inside the brain after a dye is injected into the veins
- Functional MRI—shows brain activity by picking up signals from oxygenated blood
- Doppler ultrasound —shows narrowing of the arteries (carotid and vertebral) supplying the brain, evaluates flow of blood in brain
- Echocardiography —a test that uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to examine the size, shape, and motion of the heart, shows if the clot comes from one of the heart's chambers
Immediate treatment is needed to :
- Dissolve a clot causing an ischemic stroke
- Stop the bleeding during a hemorrhagic stroke
Treatment after immediate care will aim to:
- Reduce the chance of later strokes
- Improve functioning
- Overcome disabilities
Supportive care may also include:
- Adequate oxygen
- Precautions to prevent choking
Medications may include:
Clot-dissolving drugs—if a clot is causing the problem
- Given shortly after the start of symptoms—typically given within 4½ hours by IV, or intra-arterially (IA) within six hours
- Used in carefully selected patients
Antiplatelet drugs—decreases the body's ability to make clots
- Aspirin
- Clopidogrel (Plavix) and dipyridamole/aspirin (Aggrenox)
Blood-thinning drugs (anticoagulants)
- Heparin , given by vein
- Oral medicine (eg, warfarin ), given if long-term treatment with blood-thinner is expected
- Lovenox or other related medicines, given subcutaneously (under skin)
Other drugs may be given to help:
- Control blood pressure ( labetalol , the first-line drug, or sodium nitroprusside)—although blood pressure is allowed to run high initially (called permissive hypertension)
- Reduce chance of additional clot formation (aspirin or similar medicines)
- Reduce brain swelling
- Correct irregular heart rhythm (eg, atrial fibrillation)
A surgery may be done to prevent damage or allow blood flow back into the affected area. Surgical options after a stroke include:
- Extracranial/intracranial bypass—blood supply is rerouted around a blocked artery using a healthy scalp artery
- Craniotomy—done to relieve pressure build-up in the brain caused by swelling
- Embolectomy—a catheter is threaded through blood vessels to the clot; a special device will either mechanically remove the clot or deliver clot-dissolving medicine directly to the area
Other surgeries may be performed following a stroke or TIA to prevent a recurrence. These surgical options include:
- Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) —fatty deposits are removed from a carotid artery (major arteries in the neck that lead to the brain)
- Carotid angioplasty and stenting —less invasive procedure, carotid artery is widened and a mesh tube is placed into the artery to keep it open
Even though endarterectomy is more invasive, it may be preferred over angioplasty for some patients. Angioplasty may be an option for patients who are have a high risk of complications from CEA.
Rehabilitation can be an important part of your recovery. Rehabilitation may include:
- Physical therapy—to regain as much movement as possible
- Occupational therapy—to assist in everyday tasks and self care
- Speech therapy—to improve swallowing and speech challenges
- Psychological therapy—to improve mood and decrease depression
Lifestyle changes that can help reduce your chance of getting a stroke include:
- Exercise regularly.
- Eat more fruits, vegetables , and whole grains . Limit dietary salt and fat .
- Stop smoking .
- Increase your consumption of fish.
- Drink alcohol only in moderation (1-2 drinks per day).
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Check blood pressure frequently . Follow your doctor's recommendations for keeping it in a safe range.
- Take a low dose of aspirin (50-325 milligrams per day) if your doctor says it is safe.
- Keep chronic medical conditions under control. This includes high cholesterol and diabetes.
- Talk to your doctor about the use of a statins. These types of drugs may help prevent certain kinds of strokes in some people.
- Seek medical care if you have symptoms of a stroke, even if symptoms stop.
- Stop the use of recreational drugs (eg, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, amphetamines).
American Heart Association
National Stroke Association
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada
Adams H, Adams R, Del Zoppo G, Goldstein LB. Guidelines for the early management of patients with ischemic stroke: 2005 guidelines update: a scientific statement from the Stroke Council of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke. 2005;36:916-923.
Carpenter C, Keim S, Milne W, Meurer W, Barsan W. Thrombolytic therapy for acute ischemic stroke beyond three hours. J Emerg Med. 2010; June 23rd [Epub ahead of print].
Duncan PW, Zorowitz R, Bates B, et al. Stroke Council of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Management of adult stroke rehabilitation care: a clinical practice guideline. Stroke. 2005;36:100-143.
FDA approves Pradaxa to prevent stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. United States Food and Drug Administration website. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm230241.htm. Published October 19, 2010. Accessed September 4, 2012.
Furie KL, Kasner SE, Adams RJ, et al. Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients With Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack: A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke. 2010 October 21. Available at: http://stroke.ahajournals.org/cgi/reprint/STR.0b013e3181f7d043v1. Updated October 21, 2010. Accessed September 4, 2012.
Grau AJ, Barth C, Geletneky B, et al. Association between recent sports activity, sports activity in young adulthood, and stroke. Stroke. 2009;40:426-431. Epub 2008 Dec 24.
He K, Song Y, Daviglus ML, Liu K, Van Horn L, Dyer AR, Goldbourt U, Greenland P. Fish consumption and incidence of stroke: a meta-analysis of cohort studies. Stroke. 2004; 35(7):1538-1542.
Know stroke. Stroke National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website. Available at: http://stroke.nih.gov. Accessed September 4, 2012.
Rowland LP, Merritt HH. Merritt's Neurology. 11th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2005.
Sacco RL, Adams R, Albers G, et al. Guidelines for prevention of stroke in patients with ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack: a statement for healthcare professionals from the AHA/ASA Council on Stroke: co-sponsored by the Council on Cardiovascular Radiology and Intervention. Stroke. 2006;37:577-617.
Signs and symptoms. National Stroke Association website. Available at: http://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=STROKE. A Accessed September 4, 2012.
Stroke (acute management). EBSCO Publishing DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed. Updated August 30, 2012. Accessed September 4, 2012.
Warning signs. National Stroke Association website. Available at: http://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=SYMP. Accessed September 4, 2012.
11/20/06 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance http://www.dynamicmedical.com/what.php: Mas JL, Chatellier G, Beyssen B, et al. Endarterectomy versus stenting in patients with symptomatic severe carotid stenosis. N Engl J Med. 2006;355:1726-1729.
12/16/2008 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed/what.php: Farquhar C, Marjoribanks J, Lethaby A, Suckling J, Lamberts Q. Long term hormone therapy for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008;CD004143.
10/9/2009 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed/what.php: Mitchell PH, Veith RC, Becker KJ, et al. Brief psychosocial-behavioral intervention with antidepressant reduces poststroke depression significantly more than usual care with antidepressant: living well with stroke: randomized, controlled trial. Stroke. 2009;40:3073-3078.
3/28/2011 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed/: Park Y, Subar AF, Hollenbeck A, Schatzkin A. Dietary Fiber Intake and Mortality in the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study. Arch Intern Med. 2011 Feb 14. [Epub ahead of print]
Last reviewed September 2012 by Rimas Lukas, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


text:
Nola Sizemore
Staff Writer
At a special called meeting on Thursday, members of the Harlan County Fiscal Court debated the merits and faults of the 2013 salary cap previously set for the Harlan County Sheriff's Office.
Just a few days ago, during a fiscal court meeting, a salary cap of approximately $1.3 million was approved for the sheriff's office. That motion was rescinded, and after a lengthy and vigorous discussion and several attempts of setting an amount, final approval was made for $1,017,131.03 — the same amount established for the sheriff's office in 2012.
"What I submitted and what was passed were two different things," said Harlan County Sheriff Marvin Lipfird. "I didn't change it. During the salary schedule talks during May, Ryan and I sat down for about two hours at the Mexican restaurant and worked out a salary schedule under the assumption my office was operating under an approximate $1.1 salary cap. We were both under that assumption because we both knew that is what I submitted. So, the fiscal court's obligation now is, do you alter it or do you sit down with me and work something out?"
Lipfird argued he had never gone over his salary cap in the past, adding he has no intentions of going over his salary cap now.
"I will make the cuts necessary," said Lipfird. "I have no problem making cuts. I'm not saying this to be smart, you all pass what you have to pass, but I have a deputy out in the hospital where I need to be right now and he takes precedence."
Harlan County Judge-Executive Joe Grieshop said the adjustments (salary cap) made now will be locked in for calendar year 2013. He said this is a cap and that the amount set doesn't have to be spent.
"If you don't start now with the picture of the economy as it is now with coal severance… it's going to be depleted faster as the coal economy changes. If we don't start adjusting now, we will be facing a problem as we move forward," said Grieshop. "Come May or June we'll be doing this with other departments, because they're on a fiscal year. One of the duties of the fiscal court is to set salary caps."
Magistrate David Kennedy expressed grave concern over Lipfird's statement that his numbers had been changed.
"That concerns me majorly," said Kennedy. "If that, indeed, happened — somebody changed your numbers after we voted and approved…"
Lipfird told Kennedy the court voted on numbers they thought were correct when, in fact, they were numbers he had not submitted and was not made aware that they had been changed.
He said he felt he was "back doored."
"Was he notified that his numbers were changed judge," asked Kennedy.
Grieshop addressed the question by saying the numbers were set in a public meeting and then certified and sent to Frankfort.
"I want everybody from this day forward to be on the same page," said Kennedy. "I think that's what has caused all this confusion. I'm hearing one say one thing and one saying something else. I just want fiscal court and everybody to be on the same page. If there are any changes made everybody needs to be made aware of it — no assuming they are aware of it. Let's make sure they are aware of it and we won't have this problem in the future."
Reach Nola Sizemore at 606-573-4510 or at firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
It is written: And JESUS came and spoke to them, saying, All authority has been given to ME in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in THE NAME of THE FATHER and of THE SON and of THE HOLY SPIRIT, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. (Matthew 28:18-20NKJV)
Did JESUS CHRIST tell us to make Disciples or to make Christians?
If HE told us to make Disciples why are we not doing so?
What is a "Disciples"?
How does one "make" a "Disciples"?
What is a "Christian"?
What is the Scriptural origin of the word, "Christian(s)"?
What did JESUS CHRIST call HIS Followers ("Disciples" or "Christians")? Why? Why not?
Let's discuss it. . .because our LORD also said, "If ye love me, keep my commandments. (John 14:15)"


text:
Ladies Tulane Places to Go T-shirt
$30.00Where do you like to hang out? Our new collegiate themed t-shirts have familiar neighborhood and campus locations inscribed in our crawfish logo. Ladies scoop neck, 100% cotton, slub jersey crewneck t-shirt with rolled cuffs. This shirt fits true to size. Learn More -
Multicolor Crawfish Logo V-Neck
$28.00This fun v-neck t-shirt can pair with almost anything from denim to seersucker to bright chinos. 100% sueded cotton with 3 color multi-stripe crawfish outline screenprinted over left chest. This shirt is a classic ladies' fit. Learn More -
Carnival Colors Ladies T-Shirt
$28.50The colors of Carnival were chosen in 1872 by that year's Rex (King of Carnival). Twenty years later, for the 1892 parade, Rex declared that the colors had meaning: purple for justice, green for faith and gold for power. Show off your true carnival spirit with this fun tee! 100% cotton jersey white v-neck with purple, green, and gold screenprinted graphic. This shirt is a trimmer fit, many customers have been going up one size for a close fit and two sizes for a loose fit. Learn More -
Throw Me Something Mister Scoop Neck Tee
$22.00Get ready to wave to your favorite krewe in this light purple tri-blend scoop neck ladies t-shirt. "Throw Me Something Mister" graphic screenprint and contrast seam stitching. This is a standard fitting ladies t-shirt. Learn More


text:
Distribute your web content to 23 data centers around the world and loads twice as fast for your visitors regardless of where they are located.
In April, get a pair of movie tickets when you order a 12 months Virtual Private Server or Cloud Server
We have the best of both worlds, choose between cPanel or Plesk Panel for your next VPS at USONYX.
Enables near-native server performance, delivering maximum application performance and scalability for a given virtual CPU configuration.
Shared hosting with better resource management and security.
9 different stages of Spam detection to achieve near zero SPAM.
Guaranteed generous 10Mbps bandwidth for all DELL PowerEdge servers.


text:
10 Simple Ways to Detox Without Dieting
You don't have to starve yourself on a 3-day juice cleanse to banish toxins. Here are some lifestyle changes that'll jolt your body back into brand new shape.
More Galleries
Want to make her orgasm? Here are 9 (sexologist-approved!) sex positions that'll get her off every time.


text:
I am a Certified Airbrush Makeup Artist with an eye for artistry, color and detail. I care about my work and cater to your unique personality concerns and features. I have never met a woman who didnt have beautiful features. I find them and enhance them. I want my eye to focus on your unique, beautiful features-not just your makeup
The biggest compliment I can receive is that YOU feel I captured the essence of YOU on your special day.


text:
Help us to review and improve our service. Your input is needed.
Memorial Day is Monday, May 27. There will be no bus service.
Summer Schedules have started. Click to read...
PVTA Finance Committee and Advisory Board are scheduled to meet on Wednesday,
Get rewards for GREENER trips when you bike, walk, carpool, telework and even ride the PVTA!
Enter Promo code BUSREWARDS
Visit nuride.com to read more...


text:
Le-cognac.com presents you the selection of our cognacs presented in decanters, mostly Xos.
With these nice and refined presentation, you will make unique and personal gifts for all occasions, friends, family, weddings, anniversaries, business gifts…
Vintages are also a nice gift idea.
Hine's 'Mariage' decanter
Gautier - Gold & Blue
GOLD, the sun and light like Cognac XO …
This XO is a blend of old «eaux-de-vie».The benefit is a finer, rounder and fuller Cognac. Rich yet smooth with a long finish.
Louis Bouron - XO
Family Property since 1832, Louis Bouron is one of the only owners whose vineyard is spread over 3 of the best growths (crus) of the official region of the Cognac. Thanks to this specificity, their Cognac and Pineau des Charentes are the result of a smooth combination of the roundness & suppleness of Fins Bois, the violet flavour of Borderies and the floral bouquet of Petite Champagne.
Gautier - XO Extra 1755
XO Extra 1755, the finest cognac from Gautier
A blend of very old "eaux de vie", some that have been aged in the "Paradis" wine cellars, this XO Cognac Extra has exceptional complexity and aromatic richness. Its splendid gold marked decanter sublimates the "1755" warm amber and intense colour. A prestigious gift for the true Cognac connoisseurs.
Bowen XO
It offers an extremely rich bouquet, characterized by the distinctive presence of subtle floral touches, violets from the Borderies, iris from the Petites Champagnes distilled on the lees.
Louis Royer - XO
Louis Royer XO embodies the perfect balance between the most prestigious crus of cognac, and meets the demands of the real connoisseurs. It is elaborated in blending the best eaux de vie which have been carefully selected amongst our oldest stocks.


text:
PUMA Adults' Esito Finale IT Soccer Shoes
- Item #:
- 102012-04
- 0021194295
Price: $29.99
- Free Shipping on All Footwear
Get the most out of your indoor soccer experience with the PUMA Adults' Esito Finale IT Soccer Shoes, which feature nonmarking rubber outsoles that are great for indoor surfaces. The PU synthetic leather uppers have foldover tongues for comfort and abrasion-resistant toe reinforcements for durability. The EVA midsoles provide cushioning for added comfort.
Features and Benefits
- PU synthetic leather uppers offer abrasion resistance and comfort
- Soft nylon ankle linings
- Nonmarking rubber outsoles offer traction for indoor soccer
- EVA midsoles for comfort
- Centered lacing provides a classic look
- Foldover tongues
- 2 lb. per pair
- Type:
- Men's
- Material:
- PU synthetic leather, EVA, rubber
- Closure:
- Laces
- Activity:
- Indoor Soccer
- Product Weight (lb./pair):
- 2
- Lining:
- Nylon
- PUMA Adults' Esito Finale IT Soccer Shoes


text:
Servicemembers' & Veterans' Group Life Insurance
Coverage and Features
SGLI Premium Rates
What is the current rate? | The current basic SGLI premium rate is 6.5 cents per $1000 of insurance. |
When did the current rates go into effect? | The current rate went into effect on July 1, 2008. |
New Premium Rate Effective July 1, 2008
Effective July 1, 2008, the SGLI premium rate decreased from the previous level of 7 cents per month per $1,000 of coverage to 6.5 cents per month per $1,000 of coverage. This decreased the premium rate for a service member with the maximum coverage of $400,000 from $29.00 to $27.00 a month. (The premium includes an additional $1.00 per month for Traumatic Injury Protection coverage (TSGLI), which is mandatory and added automatically.) Follow this link to read more about the premium rate decrease.
The tables below gives both the old and new SGLI premium rates at all coverage levels.
Old SGLI Premium Rate
Current SGLI Premium Rate


text:
- We advise you to exercise normal safety precautions in Estonia.
- Exercise common sense and look out for suspicious behaviour, as you would in Australia.
- There is an ongoing risk of terrorism in Europe. In the past, terrorist attacks have occurred in a number of European cities.
- Although civil unrest is generally not a problem in Estonia, you should avoid demonstrations and large public gatherings as they may turn violent.
- Australia has a Consulate in Tallinn, headed by an Honorary Consul, which provides limited consular assistance (not including the issue of passports). The Australian Embassy in Sweden provides full consular assistance to Australians in Estonia.
- Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
- organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy
- register your travel and contact details , so we can contact you in an emergency
- subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued.
Entry and exit
Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) change regularly. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Estonia for the most up to date information.
Estonia is a party to the Schengen Convention, along with 25 other European countries, which allows Australians to enter Estonia without a visa in some circumstances. See our travel bulletin on the Schengen Convention for more information.
Estonia requires visitors to have valid travel and health insurance that covers them for the equivalent of 30,000 euros (about $A40,000) for the duration of their stay. Immigration authorities may deny entry to visitors who are unable to provide evidence of adequate insurance coverage. It is possible to purchase insurance coverage at the border.
People travelling directly to or from a country outside the European Union (EU) carrying 10,000 euros or more (or the equivalent amount in another currency) are required to declare the cash at the place of their arrival or departure from the EU. Under the legislation, the term "cash" includes cheques, travellers' cheques and money orders. Travellers failing to declare the cash or providing incomplete or incorrect information will incur a fine. There is no requirement to declare cash for people travelling to or from another EU country.
Make sure your passport has at least six months' validity from your planned date of return to Australia. You should carry copies of a recent passport photo with you in case you need a replacement passport while overseas.
Safety and security
Terrorism is a threat throughout the world. You can find more information about this threat in our General Advice to Australian Travellers.
There is an ongoing risk of terrorism in Europe. In the past, terrorist attacks have occurred in a number of European cities.
Civil unrest/political tension
Although civil unrest is generally not a problem in Estonia, you should avoid demonstrations and large public gatherings as they may turn violent.
Street crime, including muggings and assault, occurs, particularly during the summer months. Petty crime, including bag snatching and pickpocketing, has been reported, particularly in the Old Town area of the capital, Tallinn. Travellers at airports, parks, train stations and around major hotels have been targeted, particularly after dark. Thieves often work together in small groups.
Incidents of car theft and theft from vehicles continue to increase.
Credit card fraud and internet-based crime, including dating and financial scams, have been reported.
The emergency contact number for the police is 110.
Money and valuables
Before you go, organise a variety of ways to access your money overseas, such as credit cards, travellers' cheques, cash, debit cards or cash cards. Australian currency and travellers' cheques are not accepted in many countries. Consult with your bank to find out which is the most appropriate currency to carry and whether your ATM card will work in Estonia.
Make two photocopies of valuables such as your passport, tickets, visas and travellers' cheques. Keep one copy with you in a separate place to the original and leave another copy with someone at home.
While travelling, don't carry too much cash and remember that expensive watches, jewellery and cameras may be tempting targets for thieves.
As a sensible precaution against luggage tampering, including theft, lock your luggage. Information on luggage safety is available from Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Your passport is a valuable document that is attractive to criminals who may try to use your identity to commit crimes. It should always be kept in a safe place. You are required by Australian law to report a lost or stolen passport. If your passport is lost or stolen overseas, report it online or contact the nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate as soon as possible.
You are required to pay an additional fee to have a lost or stolen passport replaced. In some cases, the Government may also restrict the length of validity or type of replacement passports.
Local travel
Driving in Estonia can be dangerous due to local driving practices, poorly maintained roads and vehicles and inadequate road lighting. Winter tyres are required by law from 1 December to 1 March. These dates may vary according to weather conditions. For further advice, see our bulletin on Overseas Road Safety.
Official taxis are marked and have a visible meter. Do not use illegal taxis, and do not allow extra passengers in the vehicle.
At night, pedestrians must wear reflectors. Failure to do so may attract a fine. Reflectors are available at most supermarkets and small shops and are inexpensive.
Airline safety
Please refer to our travel bulletin for information about Aviation Safety and Security.
When you are in Estonia, be aware that local laws and penalties, including ones that appear harsh by Australian standards, do apply to you. If you are arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you but we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail.
Information on what Australian consular officers can and cannot do to help Australians in trouble overseas is available from the Consular Services Charter.
Penalties for all drug offences, even possession of small amounts, includes heavy fines and imprisonment.
There is zero tolerance for drink driving. Penalties for driving with a blood alcohol content greater than zero include heavy fines and imprisonment.
Some Australian criminal laws, such as those relating to money laundering, bribery of foreign public officials, terrorism, child pornography, and child sex tourism, apply to Australians overseas. Australians who commit these offences while overseas may be prosecuted in Australia.
Australian authorities are committed to combating sexual exploitation of children by Australians overseas. Australians may be prosecuted at home under Australian child sex tourism and child pornography laws. These laws provide severe penalties of up to 25 years' imprisonment for Australians who engage in child sexual exploitation while outside of Australia.
Information for dual nationals
Estonia recognises dual nationality in limited circumstances. This may limit the ability of the Australian Government to provide consular assistance to Australian/Estonian dual nationals who are arrested or detained. We recommend that you travel on your Australian passport at all times.
Australian/Estonian dual national males may be liable for military service if they have a permanent address in Estonia. If you are unsure of your military service obligation, contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Estonia.
Our Dual Nationals brochure provides further information for dual nationals.
We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance that will cover any overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation, before you depart. Confirm that your insurance covers you for the whole time you'll be away and check what circumstances and activities are not included in your policy. Remember, regardless of how healthy and fit you are, if you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. The Australian Government will not pay for a traveller's medical expenses overseas or medical evacuation costs.
Your doctor or travel clinic is the best source of information about preventive measures, immunisations (including booster doses of childhood vaccinations) and disease outbreaks overseas. The World Health Organization (WHO) provides information for travellers and our 'Travelling Well' brochure also provides useful tips for travelling with medicines and staying healthy while overseas.
The standard of medical facilities at the main hospitals in the capital Tallinn and in Tartu is good. In rural regions, however, facilities may be limited due to a lack of equipment and medical supplies. Many doctors and hospitals will require up-front payment before commencing treatment. In the event of a serious accident or illness, medical evacuation to a destination with appropriate facilities may be necessary. Medical evacuation costs are considerable.
The contact number for the emergency services is 112.
Water-borne, food-borne and other infectious diseases (including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and rabies) occur. Water contamination may be a problem in rural areas. We advise you to boil all drinking water or drink bottled water, avoid ice and raw and undercooked food.
Travel in forested areas brings the risk of exposure to tick-borne encephalitis and other tick-borne diseases. Ticks are common from spring to autumn.
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has confirmed cases of avian influenza in birds in a number of countries throughout the world. For a list of these countries, visit the OIE website. For more information see our travel bulletin on avian influenza.
Where to get help
Australia has a Consulate in Estonia headed by an Honorary Consul. The Consulate provides limited consular assistance (not including the issue of passports). Contact details for the Consulate are:
Australian Consulate, Tallinn
c/- Standard Ltd
Marja 9
EE10617 Tallinn ESTONIA
Telephone +372 6 509 308
Facsimile +372 6 509 344
Email: email@example.com
You can obtain full consular assistance from the nearest Australian Embassy in Sweden.
Australian Embassy, Stockholm
Klarabergsviadukten 63, 8th Floor
111 64 Stockholm, SWEDEN
Telephone +46 (0)8 613 2900
Facsimile +46 (0)8 613 2982
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.sweden.embassy.gov.au
If you are travelling to Estonia, whatever the reason and however long you'll be there, we encourage you to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. You can register online or in person at any Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate. The information you provide will help us to contact you in an emergency - whether it is a natural disaster, civil disturbance or a family issue.
In a consular emergency, if you are unable to contact the Embassy you can contact the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 or 1300 555 135 within Australia.
In Australia, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra may be contacted on (02) 6261 3305.
Additional information
For parents
If you are planning on placing your children in schools or childcare facilities overseas we encourage you to research the standards of security, care and staff training within those establishments. You should exercise the same precautions you would take before placing children into schools or childcare facilities in Australia.
Ideas on how to select childcare providers are available from the smartraveller Children's Issues page, Child Wise and the National Childcare Accreditation Council.
Australians are advised to respect wildlife laws and to maintain a safe and legal distance when observing wildlife, including marine animals and birds. You should only use reputable and professional guides or tour operators and closely follow park regulations and wardens' advice.


text:
The Federal Reserve has a committee studying how to improve communications with the public. But change was not in evidence in the latest statement issued today following the rate-setting meeting of the central bank.
In a bid to be more open with investors and the general public, the Fed should adopt a less stilted post-meeting announcement of its rate decision. Sure, each word the Fed utters must be carefully chosen because each word will be subject to over-the-top analysis by market types and analysts. But still, the Fed should indicate it doesn't live in a cave.


text:
The NEA Foundation funds and supports educator-driven solutions to improve student performance. Through our work, we've learned that the best teaching ideas come from our greatest assets, educators. Teachers have great ideas to help their students learn more, but often lack the resources they need to bring these ideas to life. Last year, through our partnership with DonorsChoose.org, we matched public donations to support 1,000 NEA member requests for classroom materials, reaching 95,000 public school students. This year, with your help, we hope to reach even more.
We are no longer accepting projects for the "Double Your Impact" offer. Please check back soon for updates on our DonorsChoose.org partnership.
What is DonorsChoose.org?
DonorsChoose.org is an online charity that connects public school teachers in need of classroom materials and other learning needs to corporations, foundations, and everyday people who can help them. Only due to a powerful partnership between the NEA Foundation and DonorsChoose.org are we able to make this special offer available to NEA Members. Learn more.
Helpful Tips for Receiving Funding
- View this tutorial about becoming a DonorsChoose.org teacher and posting projects.
- Keep project costs low. Lower-cost projects have a greater chance of being funded.
- Take advantage of your teacher page to encourage friends and family to support of your project. (You can find the link by logging into your DonorsChoose.org teacher account).
- Spread the news! Log into your DonorsChoose.org teacher account and click the Facebook icon.


text:
Orion Township senior center committee hoping to eliminate membership fee
The Orion Township Senior Center Advisory Committee will go before the township board on Monday hoping to eliminate membership fees at the senior center.
The center was built in 2011 as an upgrade to an older building, Committee Member Bill Kokenos said.
Orion Township built a new facility for seniors 55 and older as an upgrade, but the seniors had to become a paying member. The center's membership was free in the old facility.
What happened next was devastating for the center — only about 400 people signed up and paid the membership fee. The old center had about 1,600 members.
"What happened when they built this community center, they decided to charge the seniors ... it was a minimal fee, but the seniors were used to going there (for free) ... and they could do different things," Kokenos said.
Many different groups used to come in and use the facility to relax and knit, or play a game. Though the knitters are a group that has stayed, some other groups have left.
"We've had different groups that had been there for years that have left," Kokenos said. "They don't feel it's fair to have the seniors pay to sit there and ... play Scrabble (for example)."
The seniors feel they are being discriminated against, Kokenos said. They feel this way because other residents under age 55 can come into the center and take paid classes without a membership fee.
The seniors have to pay the membership fee to use the facility and take the paid classes.
The fees have caused low attendance to activities, which has been disappointing to the leaders at the center. Continued...
Kokenos leads the bingo games and said there used to be 25 to 30 people at each game. Now there are less than half that number.
The goal for Monday's meeting is to eliminate the fee and invite seniors to comeback to the center.
"We are presenting to the township in the new year to discontinue membership fees," Kokenos said. "... hopefully the board will agree with us (on no membership fees)."
Contact Megan Semeraz at 248-745-4628 or email email@example.com or follow her on Twitter @MeganSemeraz
See wrong or incorrect information in a story. Tell us here
Local Guide
Business Name
Location, ST | website.com
Social Wire
National News Videos
- Driver runs into Rochester Hills bar in accident that is one of many involving cars crashing into buildings in county (2058)
- PAT CAPUTO: Detroit Red Wings show Blackhawks, again, why they are real Stanley Cup contenders WITH VIDEO (1530)
- Pontiac taxpayers to pay $2.3 million of $7.8 million schools debt, neighbors to pay rest (1507)
- Prince Fielder helps Tigers rally past Minnesota (1328)
- DEAR ABBY May 24: Wedding thank-you note fails to deliver intended message (1066)
- One killed, one injured in Brandon Township crash (1042)
- PAULA PASCHE: Time for Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh to step up as leader (1032)
- New backcourt leads Lathrup over Dragons (56)
- Auburn Hills chamber eyes lawsuit over $7.8 million Pontiac schools tax bill (8)
- Pontiac taxpayers to pay $2.3 million of $7.8 million schools debt, neighbors to pay rest (7)
- Property owners in eight communities may have to pay Pontiac schools' $7.8M debt (7)
- Michigan wolf hunting put on hold; issue will be put before voters (6)
- Nearby neighbors concerned after man convicted of murder paroled, moves to Pontiac group home (6)
- Police union official: Sheriff's office not taking over in Walled Lake (6)
Recent Activity on Facebook
Blog Center
Frye on the News
Stephen Frye has covered the police beat and courts for The Oakland Press and now serves as online editor for www.theoaklandpress.com.
The Law Blogger
Informs on and discusses current matters of legal interest to readers of The Oakland Press and to consumers of legal services in the community.
Cat Chat
Caren Gittleman likes talking cats. She'll discuss everything about them. Share your stories and ask her questions about your favorite feline.
Outdoor Notes
Roger Beukema shares news from Lansing that impacts sportsmen (this means ladies as well) and talks about things he finds when he goes overseas to visit his children, and adding your comments into the mix.
Earth's Almanac
Join Jonathan Schechter as he shares thoughts on our natural world in Oakland County and beyond.


text:
Low-Cost Solutions for Flex-Spending |
With the deadline extended until July 1 for compliance with the IRS's IIAS requirement, in order to process FSA/HRA debit cards, Emporos, HCC, and Retail Management Solutions (RMS) have added new POS systems to the product line to help smaller pharmacies retain this business. From Emporos, it's their new MerchantSoft Lite POS system that has all the components to assist with the certification process and includes software that's compliant with the payment application data security standard. According to Greg Phillips, president of the company, the system has a simple preconfigured software setup and an economical hardware approach that makes the system very affordable. Phillips is a member of the Special Interest Group for IIAS Standards (SIGIS) and was involved in helping ensure that compliance with the new IRS rules could be done quickly and economically. HCC is offering four FSA options. According to Clarence Lea, VP of marketing for HCC, these include the RX-1 POS, the Alpha-POS, the FSA Saver option and the FSA Touch Saver option. The RX-1 POS is a new Windows-based POS system featuring touch-screen menus and scanning technology. The Alpha-POS is a traditional POS system. Both systems integrate with the HCC pharmacy systems. Two new lower-cost solutions from HCC, for any pharmacy system used, are the FSA Saver option and FSA Touch Saver option. Each includes the RX-1 POS Lite software packaged with a CPU, flat-panel monitor, cash drawer, barcode scanner, POS keyboard, card swipe, thermal printer, and computer-based training to allow for self-installation. The FSA Touch Saver includes a touch-screen monitor with built-in card swipe. "HCC completed the SIGIS development and testing in early 2008 to meet the new IRS requirements." Lea explains. "Market demand led us to provide a pathway for this technology to work as a viable, low-cost POS solution for any pharmacy to meet these requirements." At RMS, the company's first Ultra-Lite POS system with FSA/HRA eligibility verification was installed in January. The Ultra-Lite is a fully functional IIAS-compliant POS register that provides real-time processing of FSA/HRA debit-card transactions. "Ultra-Lite fills the technology gap for single-location pharmacies with one affordable package that provides everything needed to comply with the 2009 requirements," says Brad Jones, president and CEO of RMS. He says that the system installs quickly and is easy to learn. Jones explains that in addition to IIAS compliance, the system is PABP compliant for Internet-based credit- and debit-card processing, offers pharmacy management system integration, a primary wholesaler product load file, automated FSA eligible-item monthly updates, and cash management and end-of-day sales reports. The Ultra-Lite system is offered in two configurations that can be upgraded to larger RMS systems. |