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If you are buying a house and the inspection reveals the home has termites, you will want to make sure you are protected before finalizing the sale. This page has advice about buying a house with termites.
Termites will not only eat your wooden bookshelf, they will eat your books as well. Just like wood, paper contains the nutrients that termites need. This is a guide about getting rid of book eating termites.
This is a guide about getting rid of white ants. These white ants are most likely termites and it is important to deal with termite problems quickly.
Have your home inspected annually for pests such as termites, etc. Most insurance companies will not pay for damage to your home caused by pests so it is worth the money to have an inspection done so you can find a problem and fix it before it's too late and major damage is done to your home.
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I am looking for tips for dealing with termites.
Juanita from Texas
I saw this tip on TV a few years ago. I would still get a professional's opinions, as any home-made remedies that fail will prove very expensive. My tip is to get many cardboard boxes, lay them out flat and spray each one individually with a hose so that they are a bit soggy. Termites prefer softer wood to chew through. Place these near the termite mound. Remove, replace and burn the removed ones every few days. It's not 100%, but it will get rid of a lot of termites.
Termites are difficult to take care of on your own, they are just one of those pests that can do considerable damage and a limited number of effective treatments exist.
If you're in central florida, so I'm not exactly close enough to help directly and central florida people can call me at 407 292-4800, but I also have a blog Xterm Pest Control with some pest prevention tips at
that might help make your home less attractive to termites.
Termidor is one of the most effective items to use to kill termites and it has a residual effect so it can spread across the whole colony, but it's pricey and I definitely recommend you have it professionally done.
Your home construction also matters too, a block home can be easily defended from termites -- but not a wood home.
I recently found termites in my flowerpots in my garden. They are terra cotta pots painted on the outside. There are no termites in the mulch underneath the pots and not in any other pot, just the two similar ones.
I found a site that says boric acid will get rid of them. I haven't tried it yet. http://www.dfwx.com/boric.htm
I did see a man advertising his book of home remedies that said a combination of boric acid, grape jelly and (? I missed the 3rd ingredient) would get rid of them. Good luck.
I got some Orange Air Freshener it is made up of pure Orange Oil no Aerosol, it's called Pure Citrus. I had termites in my Office and sprayed this stuff and now i havent seen anymore!
I really want to stress the importance of using a professional pest control firm to do an inspection. The damage termites can do can be very severe. Keep your eye open for termite swarmers in or around your house.Using spectrum terminate bait stations will also help to protect your home from termites. Their pop-up indicators will let you know if termites are foraging in the ground close to your home.If termites are discovered contact a pest control firm.
My neighbor worked as a professional termite exterminator for more then 25 years of his life. We are both from Georgia, United States of America. He claims that there are many different interesting issues to talk about when speaking about termites. He said he is going to write a book about his life time experience. Currently he is just putting some of this thoughts for free on internet "paper".
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Hi there,
Termites tend to spread pretty fast so you need to get rid of them as quickly as possible.
The quickest way I think to get rid of termites is to place a wood slab inject with toxins at the infested areas.
Take note that's it's possible that these termites come back again, so it's advisable you take a look at prevention solutions.
Source and full article: http://howtorid rmites-yourself/
Hey Juanita,
I think your best bet would be to try this page - www.domyownpestcontrol.com/termites-c-3.html. Its got an extensive guide to dealing with termites the the bottom of the page that sounds like it could be fairly useful to you, as well as a variety of products that might help you get rid of a termite infestation
When you buy a house that has termites (found after purchase) then treated, what is the warranty time? Any legal action when they return? Suggestions for help?
Thank you.
By Elle
When you had the termines treated the exterminator should have given you a paper with the warranty that would have spelled out the number of treatments and length of warranty.
I agree with foxrun, if there was a warranty, it should have been spelled out; a person can hire an exterminator for only one treatment with no warranty. So much has to do with things simply beyond one's control or people doing things without realizing that they are setting themselves up for future problems. Termites can attack a home on several different occassions, which is why exterminators try to get clients to sign yearly contracts.
How do we get rid of termites on some household items like books and paper cartons. Please give us tips. MacD
I surmise you might have a bigger problem than termites in your books and paper items. If I were you, I'd look up and call a pest exterminator in your area immediately.
if it's in your house you need help, I myself am moving out of a house where this is a problem (I was rooming with someone and have no insurance or lease so I can't do much) I've aske around and been told that if you take what you really want to keep put it in big plastic trash bags with moth balls and leave it for a good while (days or weeks) it should do the job.
Now I intend to over kill all the way before I move them into my new place. I'm going to mothball in bags for two to three weeks, then leave them out in the cold new england winter (okay so it's not freezing yet but maybe soon) then take them out and vacume seal them in one of those food saver devices. Then leave them out through the winter in storage. Those that I want to have with me I might pop in a freezer. I'll open one at a time and keep an eye on them if there are any signs of activity start all over again. If that fails suck it up and accept the loss.
as I understand it the little white buggers are the hunter gatherers they can't reproduce and they don't have eggs (most of the time) the actual colony is under or around the house I'm leaving.
I've also been told that termites are not imortal and can be killed like any other single bug, BUT the colonies are persistant and notoriously difficult to completely eliminate.
If you see swarms of (or even a few) flying/winged dark versions of these sickeningly revolting white micro terrors around during moist wet wether then you'd best find a professional to take care of the problem.
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I'm not sure that this really falls under the gardening category but I need fast thrifty tips on how to get rid of termites! I noticed the tree in my front yard was dying and I looked at it yesterday and there was mud packed on the side of it. I scraped some off and underneath were thousands of termites eating away. I've also found a large number of "mud tubes" in my yard and when I clear them, there are termites inside.
I live paycheck to paycheck (very low income) and cannot afford a pest control company to treat this. Does anyone have a thrifty, homemade tip that might help with this. I'm so afraid they will make their way into my house if they haven't already and my skin is already crawling just thinking about it. Thanks for any help you can provide.
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Go to Home Depot and see what they have in termite baits. Read all the labels - you'll become educated quickly. (08/03/2006)
By Holly
I worked for a PEST extermination company for a while, learning that termites are everywhere on the planet just about two feet under the ground, a fact of life. Ordinary pesticide kills the swarmers, and the chewers, but the queen may NEVER be killed unless one uses the bait that is then carried back to her.
I have a LOT of damage from them, and from the large Ants that eat termites, because I too am low income. However, I have just sprayed wherever they pop up and that's all I can do. It's the only part of my yard that's not Organic! and the only pesticide I use. I use it rarely, maybe once every five years. (08/03/2006)
By Lynda
I bought commercial grade termite killer from www.doityourselfpestcontrol.com. It was $80 and I went to Lowes and purchased a sprayer/foamer for 18.88. I mixed the chemicals, sprayed the termites and their trail from the attic to the ground (we already had the wall tore up due to a water leak). That was a year ago and I check every few months and have seen NO termite activity.
Now, this is the amusing part. We got 2 estimates on having a pest control company treat for the termites. One was $1100 and the other was $1300 for a one time treatment. One inspected the home and showed me where the termites were. The other company was my current pest control offering a free termite inspection and he told me I didn't have a problem. I had to tell him otherwise and he was quick to give me an estimate! You cannot trust anyone these days!
The one thing I do remember is that they told me it is not a matter of IF you get termites, it's WHEN! I live in central Texas and it is a common problem here and they do leave one house and go to the next. Good luck! (09/27/2006)
By suzi_homemaker01
I just had a termite inspection of my home. The result was no termites. Two days ago, I had my tree trimmed and their were small burrows in the tree limb. The guy said they were termites and there were tiny little whitish things in there. What should I do? The tree is not dead. (12/16/2006)
By Jane
I have termites, my neighbors have termites. I also have BAD allergies to chemicals. What can I do to get rid of termites that won't kill me, too? Please let me know. I'm hoping there are some "natural" ways of dealing with termites.
Thank you,
Msjane from Austin, TX
Most companies use a baiting system now that uses no chemicals. Baiting stations are placed in the ground around your home and once the termites "hit" on the bait it is replaced with a product in the station that the termites feed on and this in turn will kill the colony of termites. You will not be exposed to any chemicals. The baiting stations will be monitered by the company that installs them. My husband owns and operates a pest control company and this is the only method he uses to get rid of termites. We used it on our own home and it does work. (05/03/2005)
By Marsha
Please get professional advice to get rid of termites - it will save you money in the long run. We thought we had taken care of termites by spraying, repairing wood and painting, but after a couple of years a whole wall had to be replaced at considerable expense. If you haven't seen the damage these pests can do you just wouldn't believe it - the walls crumble like tissue paper. They are a fact of life in the south; it's best to get a termite protection policy. LOL (05/03/2005)
By Joan
We just bought a home on the ocean in the Baja, about 2 hours south of San Diego. We have a house that the roof is entirely made of wood; as are all the window frames. Our home is infested. I cannot afford the treatments, so for now, I'm using a spray bottle full of full strength BLEACH. I spray the area where I see the fecal droppings, and it does seem to rid of them. they probably just move to another area of the house, but it makes me feel better to not see the droppings there anymore. (02/11/2006)
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Empowerment- some thoughts
By Tony DeLorger © 2011
Empowerment is a drug best taken in moderation,
its exhilaration a double-edged blade.
Attainment infers advancement, a higher level,
yet attainment can be the end of learning.
Being empowered can offer a false sense of attainment,
a self-confidence that can become arrogance.
Arrogance is the blindness of power,
the sacrifice of balance.
Without balance there can be no right action,
only the bolstering of arrogant intent.
The absence of right action creates strife,
the double-edged repercussions of empowerment.
We search for empowerment, a stronger stance,
yet without the strength of character to control it,
we are mere pawns to our self-effacing greed,
our delusions of grandeur.
Humanity is but a pendulum,
that swings to extremes until harsh lessons are learned.
Then, our movement centres to balance,
and we can assess our path and realise our folly.
Thank God for our capacity to learn.


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China, Australia to tackle climate change together
Chinese and Australian researchers are set to confront the challenges of climate change policy together under a new research program.
The program — the Australia-China research program on market mechanisms for climate change policy — was announced at the ANU China Update 2013 by the Richard Marles MP, Minister for Trade.
The $305,000 program will be run by the Australian National University's Crawford School of Public Policy, and led by Associate Professor Frank Jotzo of the School's Centre for Climate Economics and Policy.
The program will draw in researchers from leading Chinese institutions including Tsinghua, Fudan and Wuhan universities, as well as Beijing Institute of Technology. Australian partners include the University of New South Wales and Melbourne University.
"This is an exciting project which will bring together many of the top researchers in this field from both countries to work collaboratively on finding solutions," Prof Jotzo said.
"Research under the project will be done in close collaboration between Australian and Chinese institutions. Australian researchers and their Chinese colleagues will work with Chinese data, and Chinese researchers will come to Australia to analyse Australia's experiences."
Research projects under the program include: modelling the effects of emissions pricing on electricity sector investments in China; research on how energy markets can be reformed to make carbon pricing more effective; energy demand and energy mix in China's provinces; the design of China's pilot emissions trading schemes; and market expectations about carbon prices and emissions targets in China.
According to Jotzo, the research projects will offer new insights into how China can design its policies to be more effective in reducing emissions while maintaining fast economic growth.
"In the future, China is expected to rely less on command-and-control economic management and more on market-based systems to help protect the environment and modernise its energy system," he said.
"The research under this program will help inform Chinese policymakers about innovative approaches and international experiences."
The funding also covers an Australia-China Climate Change Research Forum to be held in Beijing in early 2014 where senior decision makers from government and business will take part. The results of the research will be presented at the Forum.
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I feel like this is truly a momentous occasion. I think you should commemorate it with a full Ocelot Write UpTM for each entry in the series.
Oh God, this is that peer pressure they always talk about, isn't it? I suppose I can't back out now
But first I've been playing... well, I've basically been playing the DMC5 demo over and over, but I managed to tear myself away from it long enough to play through Gears of War 4, which I thought was pretty fun.
I'm peripherally aware that there's a whole Gears of War expanded universe out there of books and comics, and I know that stuff had started trickling into the games by the time Gears 3 rolled around and featured a ton of new characters I'd never heard of before. I've been on both sides of that situation, and I feel like there's never a good way of doing it. When comic characters started turning up in Gears and Assassin's Creed I just felt left out, whereas when Kahlee Sanders from the Mass Effect books popped up in ME3 I just felt like such a corporate drone for having bought all their dumb cross-media material and clapping like the trained seal I was. From what I understand the same sort of stuff starts happening in the Halo series at a certain point, too, so we'll see how that goes.
Gears 4 starts with a clever little recap of the history of... the planet they live on in Gears land, where you play through little snippets of historical battles as various nameless soldiers. The first one has you fighting "Indies", who at first I thought were Locust wearing armour but then I realised must actually be humans, and that this particular historical war must have been fought before the Locust ever dug their way out of the ground on Gears Planet. Y'know, I have no idea what the lore of Gears is. I don't know if Earth is even a thing in Gears, to be honest. Anyway, eventually you skip ahead to what I think they said was 20 years post Gears 3 and you play as Marcus Fenix's son J.D., who I feel like must be older than 20 but Gears character proportions make it impossible to tell.
J.D. Fenix and his friends Del and Laura Bailey shoot a bunch of robots, then some monsters called Swarm, then after a little while the Locust come back and so does old grumpy Marcus, and it's all a bit of face shooting fun. The writing strikes the same "lol memes" tone as Mass Effect Andromeda, to the point where the entire game feels like an extended hack comedy skit running through all your favourite Reddit vernacular.. The only thing this game loves more than network-sitcom-esque jokes is teasing dramatic reveals of characters and things you remember from the older Gears games (drink every time a character says "I know someone who can help us..." and almost looks directly into the camera). I don't know if I've ever played a more painfully self-referential ourobouros of a game.
But the thing is that Gears has always been an unabashedly stupid game about meatheads screaming all the time and shooting giant worms, so pivoting to idiots saying memes at eachother while shooting giant worms isn't as jarring a departure from the norm as Andromeda was from my beautiful boy Mass Effect. Gears 4 is really short, has some gorgeous graphics and art design, some absolutely ridiculous setpieces, and ends with you and Laura Bailey getting into Gears of War Megazords to just kill everything in the entire world:
And I'm pretty OK with that. I'm also pretty happy that Gears 5 seems to have Laura Bailey as the main character, because J.D. really left no impression on me in 4.
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Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat., Toulouse, 141-1, 2005, 39-46
New radiometric dates from seven cave bear sites in Germany were achieved during the last two years. The dates were obtained for four sites
from bone samples, for one site from two stalagmites and from another site from charcoal and bones. The bones and the charcoal have been
dated with the AMS 14C-method and the stalagmites with the TIMS-U/Th-method. Sites are briefly described and all dates with their analytic
values are presented and discussed in methodological and paleoclimatic context. Radiocarbon ages were calibrated using calPal2004
and paleoclimatic interpretation was made by correlation with the GISP2 ice core
18O-curve (Stuiver & Grootes, 2000), GI = Greenland Interstadial of the GIPS2 ice
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nice little review here of the grand gestures vs man without machines live at the CCA in glasgow
For One Night Only – The Grand Gestures vs Man Without Machines – CCA, Glasgow – Sunday 9th February 2014
Having missed the Grand Gestures' debut Glasgow show 18 months or so ago, there was no way I was missing the second, particularly since support came from MPT favourites Man Without Machines.
Having to find half a band almost as soon as the excellent 'The Kreuzberg Press' LP had been released must have stalled MWM's progress in 2013 and it certainly was the main reason that I'd not seen the band play for almost a year.
However, the fact that there were only 2 acts on Sunday permitted MWM to play an extended 12 songs set. No fewer than 11 songs were plucked from the album with the only exception being a live debut (I think) for Split Enz cover B-side 'Six Months In A Leaky Boat'.
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In this section of wind energy basics, the concerns that are sometimes expressed relating to wind energy development will be addressed.
Community Concerns
Environmental Concerns
Wind energy is competitive with conventional energy sources such as coal and nuclear power. To build a NEW power plant, wind is the 2nd most cost effective (1st is natural gas, which is a non-renewable resource). Integrating wind energy into the current electricity production schemes and integrating with existing utilities hedges against electricity price volatility. The technology is also continually improving to make turbines more efficient, which also reduces the cost of deployment.
Wind is an intermittent resource, but it is reliably intermittent. This means that wind and windy episodes can be predicted. Changes in electricity generation with wind energy are more gradual and predictable. Loads can be predicted and thus generation demands; operators are accustomed to balancing electricity need and demand.
The aesthetic qualities of a wind turbine can vary depending on the observer. Some see them as an eyesore, where some people see them as a sign of the future. Some see turbines as disrupting the landscape and others see them as elegant machines. It is a personal issue but one that affects wind energy deployment nonetheless. If someone is concerned with how a turbine may impact their viewshed or landscape, the best thing to do is to go see an operational turbine and see what it looks. Then ask, would I rather look at a new coal or natural gas generation facility? Do I want to keep my lights and refrigerator on?
Wind turbines do produce sound when in operation. When sited properly, the sound should not significantly impact nearby properties. The figure below depicts decibel ratings at increasing distances from a turbine with other electronics/machinery for reference.
There has been some concerns surrounding "wind turbine syndrome," which is defined as the disruption or abnormal stimulation of the inner ear's vestibular system by turbine infrasound and low-frequency noise, the most distinctive feature of which is a group of symptoms called visceral vibratory vestibular disturbance
In 2009 the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) convened a scientific advisory panel of doctors, audiologists, and acoustical professionals to study the perceived health effects of wind turbines. The advisory panel concluded that based on the levels and frequencies of turbine sounds, they found no reason to believe that turbines could plausibly have direct adverse physiological effects.
Shadow flicker is caused when rotating wind turbine blades periodically cast shadows through constrained openings such as the windows of neighboring properties. It is much less common in the United States than in Europe due to the lower latitudes and the higher sun angles in the U.S. Shadow flicker can be modeled and planned for when developing projects. Modeling of the sun angles and location of surrounding properties can be used to mitigate issue. The concern surrounding shadow flicker is that it can cause epileptic seizures but also that it is just an annoyance. Studies have been conducted that indicate the frequency of the flickering caused by the wind turbine rotation is such that it should not cause a significant risk to health. The strobe rates generally necessary to cause seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy are 5 to 30 flashes per second and large wind turbine blades cannot rotate this quickly. Residential turbines do not have blades long enough to cause a significant shadow flicker in homes. The duration of flicker, if it is experienced, would also be for a short amount of time during sunrise or sunset when the sun is lowest in the sky.
Another common concern is related to the impact that wind energy developments will have on surrounding property values. A study done by the Berkley Laboratory called The Impact of Wind Power Projects on Residential Property Values in the United States: A Multi-Site Hedonic Analysis, examined 7,500 sales of single-family homes situated within ten miles of 24 existing wind facilities in nine different U.S. states. Conclusions were drawn from eight different pricing models; the analysis from eight models all consistent- there is no conclusive evidence of the existence of any widespread property value impacts in communities surrounding wind energy facilities.
"Neither the view of wind energy facilities nor the distance of the home to those facilities was found to have any consistent, measurable, and significant effect on the selling prices of nearby homes."
This doesn't necessarily mean that wind development couldn't negatively impact property values but if they do, the impacts are likely to occur infrequently.
Another concern related to wind turbines is that they will catch on fire. This generally only occurs if the braking function inside the nacelle is not working correctly. Turbines have regular maintenance schedules which are maintained by trained technicians that service the turbines regularly. The other possible cause of a turbine catching fire is a lightning strike, which is not a common occurrence because the turbines are grounded, just like cell towers or any other tall structure.
In higher latitudes that get a lot of snow and ice, some people can be concerned that a wind turbine will throw ice from the blades. Because turbine blades rotate based on the principle of lift, it is highly unlikely that they would even be able to rotate if they are covered in ice. The ice that may cover the blades results in a shape that is not aerodynamically conducive to create lift, even in strong winds. Ice accumulations can occur, however, but the ice will slide or drop off the blades as temperatures warm and the ice melts. Another reason that ice throw is highly unlikely is that if there is a dangerous snow or ice storm forecasted, turbine operation will commonly cease, as the facility managers don't want to damage the electronics or structure of the turbine.
A common concern relating to wind energy development is that the construction impacts (of a large scale facility or wind farm) will negatively impact the surrounding area. Generally speaking, developers want to make as little impact as possible and engage in as little construction as possible because more construction adds costs to a project. Abandoned coal mines, landfills, or brownfields can be used as sites for wind farms, making them useful again. These sites can be great for wind farms because they are likely to have less conflict of land use than a mountain top, for instance. The creation or expansion of roadways, noise during construction, and wildlife aversion to construction area are all issues that have requirements or criteria that must be met by the developer in the permitting process. For every wind project in the U.S., there is a permitting process that must be followed, including an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). More information about permitting specific to Virginia can be found through the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
During construction of a wind facility, there are positive impacts to a region also. An area near wind farm development often see increased economic benefits because construction workers need places to stay, eat, and refill supplies. Developers will also try to use as many locally-sourced products as possible because it will be less expensive to the overall cost of a project.
The decommissioning process has minimal impact to the surrounding area since the roads and infrastructure are already in place. Provisions and plans for the decommission of a large-scale wind facility is a criteria that is required in the permitting agreement.
There is a common concern of the impact wind turbines have on birds. This concern is generally only applicable for large-scale turbines. It is important to consider the kind of birds that will be impacted as well. Environmental Impact Assessments must be completed prior to project permitting to determine the potential impacts on all wildlife, including birds and bats. The American Wind Energy Association has more information about birds and wind energy.
Similar concerns with birds are also applicable to bats. The American Wind Energy Association has more information about bats and wind turbines.
Much research has been done on the impact of wildlife and habitat impacts relating to wind energy. The American Wind Energy Association has more information about wildlife and habitat impacts.
Every kWh that comes from wind energy doesn't come from coal, oil, or natural gas, offsetting pollution that would have been generated from those sources. Electricity generation from wind power doesn't produce heat or gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect:
The American Wind Energy Association has more information about wind power and emissions and has done a study concerning total Wind Turbine Life Cycle Emissions.


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I want to buy some new shoes as I have just had a pay rise.
Please recommend some shoes to me and post pictures.
no shit
maybe I didn't really want footwear advice? maybe I wanted a thread full of pictures of amusing shoes? - which is what i got.
not everyone posts completely unironic threads about every tedious aspect of their own existence and expects everyone to give a shit you know.
that wasn't targetted specifically at you. I'm just in a bad mood.
no photos
but i have some of those sans-laces shoes on right now. they are well comfy, and stylish to fuck..
£5 on brick lane.
dont keep out the winter tho. and only last for 2 months
*throws MP3 shoe at harru*
wank for peace shoes
Clarks Desert Boots
Not from the above store though as they've overpriced them.
Alternatively, Vans Old Skool as worn by Ian MacKaye and Henry Rollins and that fit Eastern European girl from that independent Irish film about a busker or something
I was going to post an amusing picture of some shoes.
Then I found I don't have any amusing pictures of shoes.
Then I was going to post a generally amusing picture anyway.
Then I decided I couldn't be bothered uploading it.
Then I decided I'd tell you about my thought processes up to this point, so I'd feel like I was contributing despite my utter apathy.
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Kedington Ltd is Ireland's leading IT Infrastructure company employing over 120 personnel and delivers projects throughout Ireland and mainland Europe. We design, install, test and commission large scale wired and wireless passive and active networks whilst partnering the world's leading companies in the network connectivity and solutions space.
Our client is now investing in a new hyper scale Data Centre in Odense Denmark. We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team in Odense to oversee and manage the delivery of this project from start up to completion and on-going support thereafter.
The ideal candidate will have several years experience in the delivery of large scale DC projects , ideally in the IT Cabling or Electrical discipline's.
Danish language skills a useful advantage but not essential.
This is a permanent appointment within this exciting start-up phase and will lead to long term employment with a package reflecting the seniority of the role.
Interviews will be held in Copenhagen in late June / July with a start date of August 2017.
Initial expressions of interest should be sent to: firstname.lastname@example.com with 'PM Denmark' clearly stated in the subject line.


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Name: Hantesa
south of Houston along the coa (Zone 9a)
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|Can anyone help identify this big red beauty-- it is 3-4ft tall, huge flower with yellow eye -- originally purchased from Wayside Gardens catalog about 20 yrs ago.
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|It's a guess< but does TWIST AND SHOUT sound like something you might have bought?
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Name: Hantesa
south of Houston along the coa (Zone 9a)
Oct 29, 2014 6:39 PM CST
|Could have been except no distinct ribbing present. Thanks anyway.
Name: Mike
Hazel Crest, IL (Zone 5b)
There's a place of quiet rest !
Oct 31, 2014 6:18 AM CST
|I was not able to make the photo bigger, it just gave me the option to "import to database". Strange???? Doesn't look familiar to me from this angle.
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Oct 31, 2014 6:36 AM CST
|Hantesa, I have the same problem as Mike. Do you have a better photo to post?
Oct 31, 2014 8:37 AM CST
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|It was posted with a larger image and a potential ID in the ID Forum.
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An internship abroad with Erasmus+
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Surveys Reveal Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco Use Declining
A survey by the National Institute on Drug Abuse shows that e-cigarette use among teens has surpassed the use of cigarettes as traditional cigarette smoking continues to decline.
Health advocates say the e-cigarette is dangerous because it makes smoking seem acceptable, and they worry it could lead to increased tobacco smoking. However, the federal survey data did not support those concerns. Sabrina Tavernise of The New York Times writes that the survey, released this week and conducted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse along with the University of Michigan's Monitoring the Future program, measured drug and alcohol use among middle and high school students nationwide. Participants numbered 41,000 and attended 377 public and private schools.
This was the first of this type of survey that measured e-cigarette use, which, says Matthew L. Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, has experienced a stunning increase in popularity. Seventeen percent of high school seniors surveyed reported using an e-cigarette in the past month. Those using traditional cigarettes numbered 13.6%. Tenth graders' e-cigarette use was 16% and 7% for cigarettes, while eighth graders reported e-cigarette use at 8.7%, with 4% saying they had smoked a cigarette in the last month.
A 2013 survey by the CDC, which was released in November, found that e-cigarette use rose to 4.5% in 2013 from 2.8% in 2012. Middle school students' usage, the survey found, remained at 1.1% for the same time period. These two broad, reliable federal surveys that have been taken for years, and have similar methodologies, came up with gaps in the two sets of findings. The CDC uses combined grades in their survey, while the drug abuse survey uses individual grade levels, which could account for some of the discrepancies.
At any rate, experts are at odds as far as the value of e-cigarettes is concerned. Some say they are the best thing that has happened for the 18% of Americans who still smoke and want to quit. Other experts say that people are not using e-cigarettes to quit, but to keep smoking. They also worry that e-cigarettes could be a gateway which could cause young people to begin smoking tobacco cigarettes.
But daily cigarette use among teenagers has continued to decline in 2014 and has dropped across all grades by half over the past five years. Most experts do agree that e-cigarettes are less harmful than traditional cigarettes, but the inclusion of nicotine makes the e-cigarettes addictive. Nicotine can also effect brain development and, according to some scientists, establish patterns that can make young people more susceptible to addiction to other substances.
The e-cigarette is powered by batteries and produces a vapor that is infused with nicotine, but without the chemicals and tar in traditional cigarettes, writes the Associated Press' Lauren Neergaard.
"I worry that the tremendous progress that we've made over the last almost two decades in smoking could be reversed on us by the introduction of e-cigarettes," said University of Michigan professor Lloyd Johnston, who leads the annual Monitoring the Future survey of more than 41,000 students.
The CDC reported that there are 10 states that allow e-cigarette sales to minors. Although the Food and Drug Administration has proposed that e-cigarettes be regulated, no final rules have been established.
The drug abuse survey asked students about their opinion of the risks involved in using e-cigarettes and only 15% of 8th-graders thought that regular use of e-cigarettes was harmful, reports Tripp Mickle of The Wall Street Journal. On the other hand, 62% of 8th-grade students said smoking one or more packs of cigarettes was harmful.
"A lot of teens are using e-cigarettes and see it as a harmless form of entertainment," said Richard Miech, a research professor at the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research. "They're not aware that it can contribute to nicotine addiction."
Legislators and public health advocates have criticized manufacturers of e-cigarettes for aiming their advertisements at young people by pushing special flavors like cherry and chocolate.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse website reports that abuse of pain relievers among teens has declined, while marijuana use rates are stable. Prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse continued to have downward trends in 2014. Students who used narcotics other than heroin in the past year numbered 6.1% of high school seniors, as compared to 7.1% a year ago, which was still much lower than the 20o4 peak of 9.5%. Vicodin usage was 4.8% for 12th graders, much lower than the 9.7% rating of five years ago.
Cough/cold medicine among eighth graders was at 2% for those using them for non-medical reasons, lower than the 3.8% five years ago. The stimulant Adderall was used by 6.8% of high school seniors — a stable rate with no increase or decrease. Past month use of marijuana rated at 6.5% for 8th graders, 16.6% for 10th graders, and 21.2% for 12th graders. A majority of 12th graders do not think that occasional marijuana smoking is harmful.
Past year use of MDMA, ecstasy or Molly, declined among 10th graders to 2.3%, from 3.6% in 2013. The peak level was 6.2% in 2001. Inhalant use has also declined. Synthetic marijuana, also known as K2/Spice, the hallucinogen salvia, and stimulants known as bath salts have all declined in use. Alcohol use in all grades is showing a slow decline.
"We are encouraged to see a continued decrease in binge drinking among young people," said George F. Koob, Ph.D., director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. "Still, nearly 1 in 5 high school seniors report binge drinking within the past two weeks, which is unacceptably high and underscores the need for underage drinking research to remain a priority."
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China's internet trading giant, Alibaba, has reached exclusive agreements with international companies that will handle their online retailing in China only through Alibaba's Tmall, the local equivalent to Amazon.
It is said that the deals include French mega sporting goods retail chain, Décathlon, the Spanish big player in fashion, Inditex (Zara), as well as Timberland, one of the many brands controlled by the Greensboro, North Carolina-based apparel behemoth VF Corporation. Another exclusive partner is now E-Land, the big South Korean group.
Reaction to increasingly tough competition
It was also hinted that Alibaba seeks to improve its relationship with some 160 other global brands (including Adidas) on a non-exclusive basis. Observers say that Alibaba needs to take action to face the increasingly fierce competition from other Chinese players like JD.com. The stock value of Alibaba has fallen by some 35 percent after the all-time high in the sequence of the group's tremendous initial public offering at Wall Street last fall.
Alibaba has now reacted with the purchase of a 20 percent stake in Suning, a big Chinese retailer of consumer electronic goods. JD's stock softened by more than 4 percent after Alibaba's announcement of the investment worth some $4.63 billion in that company.


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Monthly Archives: January 2010
I have had many fathers in my life–my own being but one of them. I admire good dads–kids take a lot of patience, myself included. Having not known any of these men before they became fathers, I cannot say for sure whether they were any different before they had kids–but I can hazard a guess that that is the case.
My own father has had a massive impact on my life–not limited to the fact that he provided 23 of my chromosomes, including the X that made me female. That's just where it started. I've seen the pictures of him playing with me as a baby–there is a lot of love apparent in them. And there are a lot of pictures, since I am the eldest child. He was the one who taught me how to build model cars, and will still volunteer to help if I want to build one now. I was the one he taught all the things that traditionally one would teach to boys–fixing the roof when it rained, changing the oil, filters, and tires on a car (I know a lot of guys who never learned this), building, and the painting that comes with, as well as helping me with my math and science homework, especially when we got past my mom's level of education on those subjects. He and my mom both taught me that there's nothing I couldn't do and to not be restricted in what I do or think just because I'm female.
My father told me once that he only really started to see and recognize my sister and I as fully intelligent persons at about seven or eight years old–because that's when we were intelligent enough to start debating and discussing abstract things with him. Not that we weren't human beings to him before that point, just that we could be recognized as independent, as separate from our parents.
Now, this is not to say that I agree with my father all the time. That is by far, not the case. He believes that you can't love adopted kids in the same way you'd love your own biological children–not that he has any experience with this, since both my sister and I, his only kids, are biologically his kids. I believe that adopting kids is a responsible way to have children especially if one does not feel a biological imperative to give birth or partner a person who can give birth. On some issues I stand much further to the left than he does–birth control (including extramarital sex), the environment, and pre-21 alcohol consumption, just to name a few. He does not identify as feminist or even pro-feminist, but the beliefs he holds and the way he helped raise my sister and I puts him squarely in that camp.
Now, I will never be a father–that second X chromosome, the one my dad gave me precludes any genetic possibility of that and I believe that my body matches my mind, gender-wise, so no changing of that. I am content, in a way, to watch the fathers in my life and how they act towards their children, how they raise them, what values they instill in their progeny as they grow from babies to adults. I look at them and see active paternal involvement in the lives of their children–both minors and adults–which is something that was rare as few as two generations ago. We are the children of one of the first generations where a father was expected to have a hand in raising their kids–we are still dealing with the traditionally culturally ingrained idea that fathers don't have to do this, but it is showing up in small ways.
I, for one, am glad I had my father in my life–I feel sorry for those who haven't, or had one that was not a decent human being.
Blog For Choice Day 2010
Question: What does "Trust Women" mean to you?
"Trust Women" means that we should trust women to make the choice that's right for them, their bodies, their families, and their situations–even if we disagree with them. It means that we should trust the women who may have an accidental pregnancy and choose to carry to term even if others would say that there is no way that things will turn out well. It also means that even if a woman and her family can afford (in ways financial and otherwise) to carry a pregnancy to term, that she doesn't need to. This means that our bodies are ours, and it is not up to anyone else to tell us what we must do with them–whether that be friends, family, doctors, strangers, or the government. They can offer suggestions, but it is up to the woman in question to make the final decision.
But it also means that we need to trust people, in general.
It is also relevant when it comes to sex and birth control. It is hard for us in this country to understand that teenagers will and do have sex–hence the widespread teaching of abstinence only sexual education. We need to understand that safe sex is especially crucial when one starts having sex and studies have shown that people are more likely to use one or more forms of contraception/STD control when they know what exists and how effective they are. We are more likely to be able to trust people when we know that they are making an educated decision–which sometimes will include sexual activities without the use of contraceptives and/or barrier methods. So why not educate all the people possible, so we know that no matter what decision they make about their reproductive health, it is an educated one, based on knowing the facts about birth/STD control and mitigating them with the facts of the situation?
Previous years of Blog for Choice:
2009 (Didn't participate)
I am of the belief that everyone, no matter what their level of self-esteem or mental health, should do these every once in a while. That said, mine are affirming that these are okay in moderation–nothing to extremes.
- I can and will feel a wide range of emotions, positive, negative, and neutral–from sadness, to anger, to boredom, to happiness–and that's okay.
- I can and will express a wide range of emotions–and, as long as I recognize them for what they are, that's okay.
- There will be some days in which I will dislike or hate all of humankind for the actions of a few–and as long as this isn't every day, that's okay.
- I can be mean, spiteful, and jealous–and that's okay.
- I can be sweet, kind, and loving–and as long as I don't let people walk over me because of that, that's okay.
- I will sometimes and in some circumstances, express feelings and opinions that aren't in line with current feminist thinking (i.e. aren't feminist), even though that's how I identify–and that's okay.
- I will sometimes be a hypocrite–and as long as I recognize that within myself, that's okay.
- I will sometimes pass judgment on people because of their actions, whether I know the person or not–and, as long as I don't treat them as lesser because of these actions, that's okay.
- Sometimes I want to be left alone by people and animals alike–and that's okay.
- Sometimes I crave the attention of people–and that's okay.
- There will be some days in which I will just want to feel loved–and that's okay.
- Sometimes I will lack patience for certain people in my life for things that they cannot really control–and as long as I don't act like an ass to them because of this, that's okay.
- There will be some days I will like the cat(s) better than humans–and that's okay.
- I can and will use my privilege in my favor sometimes. This includes being straight-appearing when I am out in public, especially with my partner, identifying as queer in certain spaces where I know identifying as bi will be seen in a less than positive light, being female, being young, and being raised and living middle-class as well as being intelligent–and, as long as I recognize these privileges within myself, and know that I need to combat them and others in our society–that's okay.
- I have sex for many reasons: because I'm horny, because I'm feeling especially attractive that day, because I'm feeling especially attracted to my partner, because I'm bored, because I'm seeking validation of myself as a sexually attractive human being, because I want to make sure my birth control is worth the money I pay for it, because I just want to–and that's okay.
- I read erotica and watch pornography–and, as long as I recognize what impact the pornography industry has on the world and actively seek out porn that is made by feminist people/organizations, or, lacking that, amateur porn that appears to have participants that have given full and enthusiastic consent to both the sex and the filming of it–that's okay.
- There are some days in which I feel like I need external validation for my beliefs and opinions–and that's okay.
- Some meals I will eat on my bed–and, as long as I'm careful about spillage, that's okay.
- Some times I will do things the easy way rather than the hard way, even though it might be more fulfilling–and that's okay.
- I am not a particularly organized person–and that's okay.
- Some days I feel like I should wear make-up to feel beautiful–and that's okay.
- Most days, however, I don't wear make-up because I know I look just fine without it–and that's okay.
- Some days I feel particularly femme, so I wear make-up, skirts, heels, and shirts that show off my cleavage. Some days I feel butch, so I just wear jeans and a moderately baggy t-shirt and only wash my face. Some days I will feel right in the middle and I'll do some combination of the above. No matter how I express myself–that's okay.
- Sometimes I feel mad or sad at someone or something for no apparent reason–and that's okay.
- Sometimes I am more attracted to women than men. Sometimes I feel more attracted to men than women. These are both okay.
- Some days I will be lazy, whether because of mood or sickness–and that's okay.
- Sometimes I will not be the best poly person I can be–jealous, pushing to be somewhere where a partner or metamour may not be comfortable being, complaining about circumstances that are beyond the control of my partner, not really feeling communicative–and, as long as I can recognize these behaviors in myself, that's okay.
- Sometimes I will be feeling very apolitical and uninspired by our political system–and that's okay.
- There will be days where I feel like the world is conspiring against me–and that's okay.
Quite an extensive list there, huh? I'm sure there's more, I'm just ready to be finished with this.


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...any who.
Here are some things that have been grabbing me, putting me in a drink mixer, shaking me up, then pouring me into a fancy cup.
- TIGERBITCH - I met this dude named Grant about a year ago. He is amazing. Along with his music. so check this out; www.myspace.com/tigerbitch
you can actually download his album for free. the directions are on his myspace. all the songs are amazing, but one of my favorites is "popsiclecell". check it.
- My Morning Jacket and there album "Z"
...and the Monsters Of Folk record. Especially the first song.
- My new MacBook Pro
- This ring i found in my garage. i think it belong to who ever lived in this house before me... whos ever it was, its mine now.
...okay this blog post blows. ill catch ya later.


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DescriptionThis folding all steel grappling hook is useful to any ninja, man, woman or child. Folds into a neat little package for those covert missions. Repelling rope is included, and this item is vital to any ninja.
Grappling hook From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search
In grappling or wrestling the term hook refers to an arm or leg position designed to help control an opponent.
A soldier loading the hook.
A grappling hook is a hook attached to a rope, designed to be thrown or projected a distance, where its hooks will engage with the target. Grappling hooks were originally used in naval warfare to catch the rigging of an enemy ship so that it could be drawn in and boarded. Later, grappling hooks were also used in rescue work or to assist in scaling walls.
The most common design consists of a central shaft with a hole at the base of the shaft, called an "eye" to attach the rope, and three equally spaced hooks at the end of the shaft, so arranged that at least one is likely to catch on some protuberance of the target. Some modern designs feature folding hooks to resist unwanted attachment. Most grappling hooks are thrown by hand, but some used in rescue work are propelled by compressed air or a rocket.
Grappling hooks are currently used by combat engineers breaching tactical obstacles. The grappling hook is launched over the open ground in front of the obstacle and dragged backwards in an attempt to detonate trip-wire-fused land mines, and can be hooked onto wire obstacles and pulled to set off any booby traps on the wire. Two tools are available for this purpose; the rifle-launched grapnel, a single-use grappling hook placed on the end of an M4/M16 rifle, or the crossbow launched version.[1] A grapnel can clear up to 99 percent of the trip-wires in a single pass.
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Date: Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m.
Venue: The Steeple on St. Francis, 251 St. Francis St., www.thesteeplemobile.com
Tickets: $20-$32.50 available through Ticketfly
The Steeple at St. Francis has impressed locals with its versatility. Not only is The Steeple a premiere event space, but the former church is also a destination for live music. The Steeple's stage has placed host to J.J. Grey, Travis Tritt, Paul Thorn and Blues Traveler.
Now, the unique venue will be filled with the sounds of Marc Broussard. Since his breakout album "Carencro," Broussard has maintained a loyal audience in the Azalea City. His local fans have watched as this artist has evolved. However, his trademark mix of blues, soul and R&B has never wavered.
Broussard will fill his setlist with fan favorites and cuts from his new release "Easy to Love," an album that shakes things up a bit with several tracks taking on slight tinge of Americana. Even so, Broussard uses his soulful vocals to connect these tracks to the rest of the album.
Pet Fangs will be warming up the crowd. Hailing from the Big Easy, this quartet showcases a sound they call "garage pop." Some may find this style to be a new school dose of electro soul. Pet Fangs' music demonstrates a cool edginess that borderlines musical seduction.


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Journal Entry 1
That bumbling ogre has passed out so now I am alone with my thoughts. I stole some paper from Kel and some ink and a quill from that crazy wizard. Too drunk to sleep so I figured I would write about what happened recently, as this may be one of my final days in this plane of existence.
It all started on the morning of the 14th day of The Time of Flowers. We had just finished off a couple giant mantises the night before and were on our way to find this wizard's place, so we could save Jad'zia. My companions do not yet know the full history of our past together, but they seem to understand that we share a bond.
Anyway, with Lumorn at the front, we stumbled our way through the forest for nearly the whole goddamn day, completely lost. Lumorn seems like a good ranger, but man, I guess he must've smoked too much pipeweed that morning or something. We stumbled upon the nest of a giant reptile-eagle thing. That thing fucked us up something good. But we survived (barely), thanks in large part to a good backstab from that little gnomish cunt, Thoben. While I dont trust Thoben all that much, he would've made a great member of the Brigade. I really hope hes not dead.
So we killed that giant lizard-bird and managed to find our way back to the hill where we woke up the day before. We rested for the night, got up in the morning, and tried to make it to that waterfall we were told to find. Lumorn stayed away from the pipeweed and he led us through the forest to the waterfall.
We walked through the waterfall and got caught in a trap (of course). A hungry ogre stepped out and commented on how delicious Thoben looked. Kel convinced him that we could make him a better meal than Thoben-stew, if he let us speak to his master. I gave him some beer to seal the deal, and he freed us and led us to his master, who turned out to be the wizard we were looking for.
We struck a deal with the wizard, I dont remember the specifics (thats Kel's job), but it basically entailed us clearing out his basement in exchange for freeing Jad'zia from her stone prison.
This is where things went wrong. We killed some creatures in the cavernous basement, found some loot, and as we were making our way through a passage, we triggered a trap. Me and Lumorn were up front when two Giant axes swung from the ceiling, smacking me right in the good old beer belly. It hurt a lot and made me bleed but the axe pretty much just bounced off.
Lumorn suffered a much worse fate. Sliced right in half. If only his gut was as big as mine, he might still be alive. Watching him with his final seconds of strength try to shove his insides back in his body, hit a bit too close to home and brought back some bad memories.
We quickly picked up his remains and carried them back to the wizard. We struck another deal with him: He would raise Lumorn from the dead if we brought him the requisite amount of diamonds needed for the spell, as well as two rolls of silk. But it needed to happen fast. I gave Thoben all our valuables to trade (prolly a bad idea), and he ran off into the dark towards Dragonport.
Its now been nearly 3 days and Thoben hasnt returned. I have spent my time drinking with my new ogre friend and preserving Lumorn's remains with divine magic. I fear Thoben isnt returning. I am going to talk about my new plan with Kel and Noris once they wake up. Its a good plan, methinks. But maybe all these ogre songs have been boistering my courage too much…


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My 8-year-old niece has just been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis, which is a condition that I don't know much about. Is the disease related to genetics? If so, what signs should I look for in my own children? I would also like to know more about what my niece is experiencing and how the disease will be treated.
Juvenile arthritis is an umbrella term that describes many autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that can develop in children ages 16 and younger. Juvenile arthritis affects 300,000 children in the United States but no exact cause is known. Researchers believe juvenile arthritis may be related to genetics, certain infections, and environmental triggers.
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is one of the most common forms of juvenile arthritis. Symptoms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis include the swelling of one or more joints for six weeks or longer, muscle and soft tissue tightening, bone erosion, joint misalignment, and changes in a child's growth.
There are several types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis; the most common is called oligoarthritis. Forty percent of children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis have oligoarthritis, which involves inflammation of four or fewer joints. The inflammation causes pain in about 75 percent of patients, but mostly inhibits range of motion. Oligoarthritis is more common in Caucasian children and girls, and is associated with causing uveitis, or eye inflammation. It typically develops at around age 6 with an inflamed leg joint, usually in the knee or the ankle.
Polyarthritis affects about 25 percent of the children diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and involves inflammation of five or more joints within the first six months. Like oligoarthritis, polyarthritis is more common in girls, but it can occur at any age and can affect small and large joints, including the neck and jaw, making it difficult for a child to chew.
Systemic arthritis affects the entire body, beyond the joints, and impacts about 10 percent of children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Symptoms, such as stubborn fever, mild rash, and inflammation of the spleen, usually occur in elementary school age children.
Finally, enthesitis-related arthritis typically affects boys more often than girls and involves the inflammation of the enthesis, sites where the tendon attaches to the bone. The most common affected areas are the knees, heels, and bottom of the feet. As a result, children with enthesitis often report heel, foot or knee pain, with or without swelling.
Other, less common, non-juvenile idiopathic arthritis types of juvenile arthritis include juvenile lupus and juvenile psoriatic arthritis.
Identification of the particular type of arthritis to be treated determines whether a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, which relieves pain, or a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug, which prevents joint damage, or a different approach, is most appropriate.
Exercise often loosens stiff joints, strengthens muscles, and improves range of motion. In general, moderate exercise such as swimming, family walks, and bike rides can help keep the symptoms of juvenile arthritis in check. Physical therapy can restore motion and increase flexibility in joints, while occupational therapy can keep children active in school and extra-curricular activities. Diet and nutrition is especially important, as children with arthritis need to maintain a healthy weight — every extra pound places additional pressure on knees, hips, and ankles.
While there is currently no cure for juvenile arthritis, there are many available treatment options and lifestyle choices that can provide relief from pain and inflammation, and keep a child where he or she most needs to be: in school.
Dr. Pramod Narula is chairman of the Department of Pediatrics, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.
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Verdun- The Left BankBy: Christina Holstein (author)Paperback
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DescriptionThis new and enthralling study is the first detailed work in English of a largely unknown period of the Battle of Verdun. It considers the background to the battle and casts light on the first three critical months of fighting there. It explains the decision to change the original German plan for the Verdun offensive and extend the action to the Left Bank of the River Meuse. Using only original French and German sources the author describes the fighting on the Left Bank and follows the German offensive as it slowly pushed forward, taking three terrible months to reach its objectives, the two hills known as Cote 304 and the Mort-Homme, or Dead Man. The reasons why the German offensive did not go as planned, and the problems that they had to overcome in order to reach their objectives, are fully explained. The French defence of the Left Bank hills, described by Germans themselves as outstanding, is also covered in great detail. Having spent twenty years walking the battlefield of Verdun, the author is able to describe the events in detail on the basis of a unique and intimate knowledge of the ground.The French defences, described by the Germans as outstanding, are thoroughly explained. The book contains over 150 photographs, most of which have never been published before and which show the startling traces that remain of the longest battle of the First World War. The three walking tours take visitors through areas of the Left Bank that few visitors will ever visit.
About AuthorAfter graduating from Birmingham University with the degree of Master of Laws, Christina's career took her to Europe, where she spent the next thirty years developing her interest in military history. Her specific interest is the Battle of Verdun, 1916, on which she is an acknowledged expert. In addition to publishing four books on the battle, Christina guides tours and acts as consultant to writers and broadcasters. She currently lives in Kent.
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- publication date: 08/02/2016
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OnlineBooking includes a practitioner biography section, in which each practitioner can set up a brief, personal introduction and upload a photograph if desired. This feature allows a new patient the ability to read about the various practitioners within the practice and therefore make a selection.


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This summer, the Moms Matter 2012 team is hitting the road to bring you stories from the moms and explore the issues that will decide the presidential election in November. We're focusing on key swing states for our road trip because even if you don't live in one of these states, what happens in these states will ultimately determine the election. We're traveling America's highways and windy country roads to find out what moms are thinking in states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida, Colorado, Nevada and Iowa. We hope you'll come along for the ride!
Our first stop on the road trip is Ohio, a key battleground state. With 18 electoral votes and a history of close elections, Ohio is a must-win for both Obama and Romney - you can bet they'll be spending LOTS of time here. Ohio is also a bellwether for picking the winner on election night. Only once since 1944 has Ohio sided with the losing candidate. (*Do you know when? The answer is at the bottom...)
We visited Youngstown, Ohio, a mid-size city in Northeastern, Ohio that has been seeing a bit of an economic resurgence over the past few years due largely to natural gas drilling in the area and an uptick in manufacturing jobs.
We met with a group of moms (and their children) here to see what will be driving their vote in November. The group was pretty evenly split between Obama voters, Romney voters, and undecided voters. Ohio's coveted electoral votes are clearly up for grabs because even amongst "decided" voters there's a lack of enthusiasm for their pledged candidates. During our conversation, we covered topics ranging from the auto bailout to public education and health care. See what these moms had to say:
If you were Obama's or Romney's political strategist, what would you tell them to do in order to win Ohio?
Follow along as we cross the country by subscribing to the Moms Matter 2012 YouTube channel and checking back here at The Stir! We'll have a new video every weekday.
* In 1960 Ohio picked Nixon over Kennedy, spoiling its otherwise perfect record.


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The ideal temporary little arrangement
We tend to instinctually think that it is the right and honourable thing for a Minister to do to resign if there has been a hint of wrongdoing. It's frequently said of Irish Ministers that they don't take fall on their sword and take that ultimate responsibility, often for faults that are later forgotten. People wonder why it is that we don't have this in our culture; after all, Peter Mandelson does it all the time.
Sometimes, though, it isn't the best thing to do. In the case of Peter Robinson, after hearing that had left some of his wife's financial dealings undisclosed and only revealed them now that he was being investigated by Spotlight and Panorama, many people felt that his position was untenable. Then, we wondered if it would be worth it, given the instability that exists already in the process of devolution. Given that there is at least some professional relationship and understanding between Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness, this would be set back if a new DUP leader were to succeed him. This new leader would not as strong a figure within Unionism as Mr Robinson. And he would have to be put to a vote of the Assembly, jointly with Martin McGuinness, which could not be secured at this impasse.
Then consider the human element of the story. Iris Robinson's affair and the financial impropriety that followed cannot be laid at the hands of her husband. When he found out about it, she was in a state of mental distress and suicidal.
Under these circumstances it should really be enough that he did everything mostly right. As I said elsewhere, I would not like to think that I'd have acted much differently in a similar situation.
Also, given the increasing suspicion that Gerry Adams concealed knowledge of his brother's paedophilic abuse, the Robinson affair has been put in some perspective.
The six-week break from his duties, with Arlene Foster now as Acting First Minister (progress as some small level to have a woman in the office), he can allow the investigation to continue. The report may find minor misdemeanours, but nothing to warrant his resignation. He might be subject to censure by the Assembly, but nothing more. This will bring us up to 22 February, with the Westminster election expected in May. Hopefully enough time to put this behind, and allow the DUP and UUP/Conservatives to focus on minimizing the impact of Jim Allister and the Traditional Unionist Voice, which does not really have the manpower to launch a serious attack on a unified DUP.
12 January, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Full agree with you!


text: One month from today, a record-setting race will be held in Toulouse, France. Teams from around the world will race nano-scale vehicles built from less than 100 individual atoms, at blistering speeds of up to five nanometres per hour. To put that in perspective, it would take these microscopic cars almost 23 years to travel 1mm.