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Wall Street has its own wish list of what it would like President Obama to say in his State of the Union address Wednesday night. A good portion of it, however, may not go down well at the White House.
If it were up to Wall Street, the president would strike a less confrontational posture toward the finance industry than what they've seen lately. Many would prefer that he unveil only a modest jobs stimulus package in the 2011 budget. And, although many market commentators expect some kind of tax hike on capital gains and dividends, they think any tax hike is a bad idea while the economy is still recovering from recession.
On the top of their wish list is a kinder, gentler tone.
Some Wall Street executives have cringed as Mr. Obama has adopted a more populist rhetoric. He has recently attacked Wall Street for its greed and bonuses, and he said he's ready to "fight" bankers if they oppose a new tax he wants to impose on their industry.
Since the president has donned his boxing gloves, the stock market has had a tough time, falling about 5 percent.
"It suggested [that] the president is confrontational with business," says Jeffrey Kleintop, chief market strategist at LPL Financial in Boston. "A tone that says he is open to working together, to bring the best minds together, would be welcome."
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Obama's attacks on the banking establishment rub many in the pinstripe set the wrong way. One is David Kotok, chairman of Cumberland Advisors, a Vineland, N,J., investment manager.
"I would like him to say he will stop vilifying bankers and Wall Streeters, and that he understands that many, many Americans are invested in US stocks and bonds in their 401(k)s. When he throws out mean-spirited commentary about the bankers, he is doing it to all those who are invested in them."
Many on Wall Street expect Obama to seek another job stimulus package. But they don't want to see another massive package similar to the $787 billion economic recovery package that Congress approved last February.
"Anything over $200 billion will be way too big, a waste of money," says Mr. Kleintop, who suggests that the bond market would be happy with anything under $150 billion.
Cool to a spending freeze
Even before the speech, the administration has floated the idea of a freeze on federal discretionary spending, representing about 17 percent of the budget. But "Wall Street," Kleintop says, "sees right through a freeze."
Indeed, Scott Brown, chief economist at stockbroker Raymond James & Co. in St. Petersburg, Fla., says the bigger problem is entitlement programs, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.
"A three-year freeze on discretionary spending – as Obama is proposing – does not leave you with a lot," says Mr. Brown.
Fred Dickson, chief market strategist at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Lake Oswego, Ore., travels a lot in the Pacific Northwest. He says he would like Obama to soothe the fears of businesses that they are facing "massive tax increases for health and energy."
"Everywhere I go, I hear people say they could start to throttle up hiring and increase work hours but they are afraid they will get hit with a massive tax increase."
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At the same time, many Wall Street economists would like to see the president suggest rolling back the tax increases that kick in with the expiration of the Bush tax cuts for relatively well-to-do wage earners, whose highest marginal tax rate will rise from 35 percent to 39 percent.
"Raising taxes is the last thing you want to do in an economic environment like this" says Robert McIntosh, chief economist at Eaton Vance, a mutual fund group in Boston. "Along with this, I don't think it makes sense to raise the dividend and capital gains tax rates."
Mr. McIntosh, like others on Wall Street, would also like to see Obama reduce the budget deficit. On Tuesday, the Congressional Budget Office said the budget deficit for 2010 would fall slightly, to $1.395 trillion.
"We must get it well under a $1 trillion," says McIntosh.
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Living green
There's going green — and then there's the Karns family.
Curt and Cindee Karns' Eagle River home epitomizes sustainable living. Located just two miles from the Eagle River Nature Center, their house not only limits waste, it turns waste into a resource.
The south-facing front of the house contains a large solarium complete with wetlands, a koi pond, a brook and small waterfall. Its 24 large pane glass windows allow the sun to naturally warm the solarium.
Sunlight heats the gravel base of the pool and the water, which then heats the room. The solarium's temperature never dips below 35 degrees, Cindee said.
In the summer, it doesn't get above 70, she said, because the solarium is positioned so the sun only shines directly into the room in October and March.
"That is blooming time," Cindee said.
The solarium also brings nature inside the house.
"Of course, it gives us beauty," Cindee said.
The koi exist to ensure the water is free of toxins, Cindee said. Their urine, which contains nitrogen, is also used to water potted plants and apple trees inside the house.
The Karns' home is heated via a masonry oven.
Burning just two armfuls of wood twice a day keeps their home at 60 degrees all winter, Cindee said.
"This house will never freeze," she said.
Its location is a major factor, as the home is buried in the Chugach Mountains and its basement and first floor are underground.
"We're basically in a cave," Cindee said.
Unique toilet
One aspect of the Karns' bathroom — the toilet — is unlike the average home.
It's a composting toilet that Cindee and Curt use to dispose of — besides the obvious — food scraps, cardboard, etc. All the discarded material drops into one of two 55-gallon drums in the basement.
Each barrel contains 1,000 worms that break down all the garbage and in two years it can be used as fertilizer, Cindee said.
Not everything that enters the toilet is fed to the worms. A urine diverter directs urine into a separate container because it's harmful to the worms, Cindee said.
Water filtration
Along with the worm farm, the basement contains a water filtration system. Collected rainwater and/or snow melt travels into the first of three barrels where live bacteria feed on potential contaminants.
Next, it enters a settling tank before floating into the third barrel that contains a furnace filter.
The water then circulates between the second and third barrel. When the third barrel is full, the water travels into the fish pond in the solarium where the koi eat the bacteria.
"We never have to feed the fish," Cindee said. "It's a closed system."
Though no one has to take care of their koi when the Karns leave town, the bacteria in the basement must be maintained.
"It's pretty funny. We don't have to feed our fish, but we have to feed our bacteria," Cindee quipped.
Once the water reaches the pond, it trickles through the gravel. Ultraviolet light kills any remaining bacteria before it enters the cistern.
If passing through sediment and carbon filters weren't enough, the water passes through one final filter on the kitchen sink before it touches Cindee or Curt's lips.
25 years old
Environmental engineer Bob Crosby began building the Karns' home in 1985 originally as a research and development facility. In 1987 he finished construction, and the U.S. Department of Energy honored Crosby with its Energy Innovation Award.
Though the Karns have owned their home since 2008, Cindee said Crosby is always available should they have a question.
"Still, Bob is on call," she said.
Cindee and Curt moved to Eagle River from Fairbanks. Landing their dream house wasn't easy.
After Googling "green homes for sale in Anchorage," Cindee found her future residence. There was just one huge problem — the $700,000 price tag.
But after two potential buyers backed out and Cindee wrote to 13 legislators, the Karns were approved for a loan and purchased the house a week before it was foreclosed on — for half the asking price.
History teacher
Cindee's goal to live more environmentally friendly stemmed from her years as a history teacher at North Pole Middle School.
Each year, Cindee asked her students to come up with a project that could change the world. As the years went on, more and more students were focusing on living greener.
So when it came time to move south, Cindee and Curt sought a home that reduced their carbon footprint.
Though retired, Cindee hasn't stopped educating. She teaches permaculture classes and conducts tours of her home.
'One of a kind'
Cindee describes her home as the only bioshelter in Alaska.
A bioshelter is "a home that uses nature as a model," she said.
"It's one of a kind," Cindee said. "It's never been duplicated."
States without an abundance of water, like Arizona and Nevada, should use her home as blueprints for future dwellings, Cindee said.
With plenty of water to spare, Alaska is in a great position to further study how to live more eco-friendly, she said.
"We have the opportunity to be a world role model," Cindee said. "We have water to play with."
Cindee said she and Curt know how lucky they are to live in such a unique house.
"We totally love it every day," she said. "You can't take it for granted."
Every person who enters her home leaves with a blue marble, Cindee said. It serves as a reminder that we only have one Earth, she said.
"Think of me as Mrs. Captain Planet."
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In 1983, Suzuki introduced the world's first 4-wheel ATV. Today, Suzuki ATVs are everywhere. From the most remote areas to the most everyday tasks, you'll find the KingQuad powering a rider onward. Across the board, our KingQuad lineup is an exceptional group of ATVs.
Key Features
- Powerful fuel-injected, 4-stroke engine is easy on gas
- Durable manual transmission with semi-automatic clutch
- Select 2WD or 4WD via a handlebar-mounted lever
- Large fuel tank & plush seat delivers extended, comfortable riding range
- Ready for outdoor action with True Timber camouflaged bodywork
Engine Features
- The KingQuad 400FSi's fuel-injected 376 cc 4-stroke, 4-valve engine produces efficient power and driveablity
- Suzuki's class-leading fuel injection smooth's power output, especially in the mid-to-high range, and provides excellent cold starting. The system uses 3-D maps for optimum ignition, creating responsive yet environmentally compliant performance
- Suzuki Advanced Cooling System (SACS) uses an oil cooler and thermostat-controlled cooling fan to shed engine heat during hard work or cargo hauling
- Push-button electric starting has a start-in-gear function—when the rear brake is applied—allowing starting without shifting to neutral (as conditions permit)
- The Engine Control Unit (ECU) has slip control logic, which adjusts fuel injector duration and timing to improve drivability and grip in loose/slippery conditions
- Highly efficient iridium spark plug contributes to better combustion, cleaner emissions and longer plug life. Engine starting under low temperature is also improved
- Pulsed-secondary AIR-injection (PAIR) system and catalyst-equipped exhaust system help the ATV meet emission standards while maintaining a high level of performance
Transmission Features
- 5-speed transmission with semi-automatic clutch with reverse allows the rider to select the ideal gear for maximum traction and fuel efficiency
- Select 2WD or 4WD with the flip of a handlebar-mounted lever. The shaft drive system is reliable and durable and is nearly maintenance-free
- Torque-sensing limited-slip front differential provides maximum traction and light steering when in 4WD mode
- High/low selectable sub-transmission provides wide-ranging versatility
- Automotive gate-type gearshift lever lets you conveniently choose high or low range, neutral or reverse
- The ECU has a Reverse Mode that monitors vehicle speed so higher engine RPM can be used when getting out of mud or loose soil in reverse mode
Chassis Features
- Sporty bodywork features sharply angled, high-clearance fenders
- Suzuki's exclusive T-shaped seat delivers rider mobility during sport riding or tackling difficult terrain. It's also plush for extended riding comfort
- Overall length is under 82 inches (208 cm), so the KingQuad fits into a 6.5-foot truck bed for easy transportation
- Independent front A-arm suspension offers smooth performance and remarkable ground clearance with 6.7 inches (170.1 mm) of wheel travel
- A swing-arm rear suspension with 6.7 inches (170.1 mm) of wheel travel and twin shock absorbers provides agile handling and plush riding
- Dual front hydraulic disc brakes feature calipers with large, 34 mm pistons and wide brake-pad surface area for increased stopping power and outstanding durability
- Large, 25-inch CARLISLE tires with aggressive tread offer consistent traction in wet conditions, yet make for a quiet, smooth ride on hard-packed trails
- Lightweight and strong plastic skid plates, sturdy to withstand trail pounding, yet slippery to let obstacles slide below
Utility/Convenience Features
- Dual 35W headlights (with high and low settings) are part of the distinctive KingQuad grille appearance. Bright taillight helps make the ATV visible in dark conditions
- Heavy-duty front and rear cargo racks let you take advantage of the ATV's superb load capabilities. Wrinkle paint finish on the racks and front bumper is durable and scratch resistant
- LCD instrumentation includes speedometer, odometer, trip meter, hour meter, clock, fuel gauge and indicators for reverse, neutral, oil and FI
- Automotive-style DC power outlet on front fender
- Winch-ready mounts and wire conduit makes winch installation simple
- Large, 4.2 gallon (15.9 L) fuel tank provides outstanding riding range
- Full floorboards with integrated raised foot pegs provide protection
- A variety of Suzuki Genuine Accessories are available, including winches, windshield, front and rear bumpers, snowplow, aluminum skid pans, rack extensions, utility box and more
- 12-month limited warranty
Special Features
- Minimum Operator Age: 16 Years Old
- Engine: 376 cc (22.94 cubic in.) 4-stroke, air-cooled with SCAS, OHC single cylinder
- Bore Stroke: 82.0 x 71.2 mm (3.228 x 2.803 in.)
- Compression Ratio: 9.0 : 1
- Fuel System: Suzuki electronic fuel injection
- Starter: Electric
- Lubrication: Wet sump
Drive Train
- Transmission: 5-speed forward constant mesh, with high/low range, and reverse
- Clutch: Dry shoe, automatic, centrifugal type
- Driven Wheels: 2WD & 4WD
- Final Drive: Shaft drive
- Suspension Front: Independent, double wishbone, coil spring, oil damped
- Suspension Rear: Swing-arm type, coil spring, oil damped
- Brakes Front: Disc brakes, twin rotors
- Brakes Rear: Single drum brake
- Tires Front: AT25 x 8-12, tubeless type x 2
- Tires Rear: AT25 x 10-12, tubeless type x 2
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 4.2 US gal. (16.0 L)
- Color: True Timber XD3
- Ignition: Electronic ignition (transistorized)
- Headlight: 12V 35/35W (HS1) × 2
- Tail Light: 12V 21/5W
- Overall Length: 81.1 in. (2060 mm)
- Overall Width: 45.1 in. (1145 mm)
- Overall Height: 48.0 in. (1220 mm)
- Wheelbase: 50.0 in. (1270 mm)
- Ground Clearance: 9.8 in. (250 mm)
- Seat Height: 33.1 in. (840 mm)
- Curb Weight: 615 lb. (279 kg.)
- Warranty: 12-month unlimited-mileage limited warranty
- Extensions: Coverage extension and additional benefits are available
NOTES:For your safety, always wear a helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing when riding any motorcycle or ATV. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Study your owner's manual and always inspect your Suzuki before riding. Take a riding skills course. For the MSF street course nearest you, call 1-800-446-9227. Off-road riders can enroll in the DirtBike SchoolSM by calling 1-877-288-7093. ATV riders can call the SVIA at 1-800-852-5344 and we'll even pay for the training. Suzuki engineered the GSX-Rs™, Hayabusa, and the QuadSport Z400 for experienced riders. Specifications, appearances, equipment, color, features, materials and other items of "SUZUKI" products shown are subject to change by manufacturer at any time without notice. Suzuki, the "S" logo, and Suzuki model and product names are Suzuki Trademarks or ®. © 2018 Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Engine Type
- 4-stroke, OHC single cylinder
- Displacement
- 376 cc (22.94 cu. in.)
- Cylinders
- 1
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.228 x 2.803 in. (82.0 x 71.2 mm)
- Engine Cooling
- Air with SCAS
- Fuel System
- Suzuki electronic fuel injection
- Starting System
- Electric
- Front Suspension
- Independent, double wishbone, coil spring, oil damped
- Front Brake Type
- Disc brakes, twin rotors
- Front Tires
- AT25 x 8-12, tubeless type x 2
- Rear Suspension
- Swing-arm type, coil spring, oil damped
- Rear Brake Type
- Single drum brake
- Rear Tires
- AT25 x 10-12, tubeless type x 2
- Dry Weight
- Curb Weight: 615 lb. (279 kg.)
- Fuel Capacity
- 4.2 US gal. (16.0 L)
- Ground Clearance
- 9.8 in. (250 mm)
- Machine Dimensions (LxWxH)
- 81.1 in. (2060 mm) x 45.1 in. (1145 mm) x 48.0 in. (1220 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 50.0 in. (1270 mm)
Drive Train
- Drive Train
- Final Drive
- Shaft drive
- Transmission
- 5-speed forward constant mesh, with high/low range, and reverse
- Lighting
- Colors
- True Timber XD3
- Warranty
- 12-month unlimited-mileage limited warranty


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Before I get to the review, I'd like to give a bit of background to clarify my level of experience and explain my situation. If you don't want to read it, you can skip straight to the actual review, labeled in red down below. Also, gratuitous tube pr0n is down at the bottom of the post. ;-)
My piece of crap solid-state, Sony 5.1 receiver has finally died after nine years of service and, rather than replace it with an equally crappy updated model, I decided to take the plunge and drop a few hundred more bucks on my first tube amplifier. I have read quite a bit on audiophile forums and, while I have never really bought into their pseudoscientific bullshit, I was intrigued by their insistence that tube amps (also known as valve amps) are in a whole different category from their transistor-based cousins.
I am no stranger to a hot soldering iron, so I looked at a number of DIY kits, including a remake of the venerable Dynaco ST-70, which ranged in price from approximately $250 to $700. While the DIY route would have certainly been a great learning experience, one has to weigh the benefits (education, fun, cost-savings) with the potential risks (added costs due to the inevitable mistakes, frustration, potential failure). In the end, I decided it was more likely to actually cost more to go DIY, so I started exploring alternatives.
Overall, new valve amps from well-respected brands start at approximately $1,500, which is much greater than my budget of roughly $600. Within this price range, I basically had two options: buy a used entry-level amp from a well-known, reputable company or take a risk on one of the ultra-low-cost Chinese-built amplifiers that can be found online (e.g., Music Angel and Yaqin).
Side note: For anyone who is taking their first steps into high-end audio, the best places to look online appear to be eBay and AudiogoN. Out of the two, I think AudiogoN is a better place to find good deals on solid equipment. The crowd there is highly knowledgeable and I think you are less likely to get stuck with non-functional equipment than if you purchase from eBay.
I kept my eye on both eBay and AudiogoN looking for anything that fit my criteria. On eBay, I was drawn to the Yaqin MC-100B, which utilizes 6sn7 preamp tubes and the very popular KT-88 output tubes. This amp was available from two sellers, one from Hong Kong for approximately $700 after shipping and one from Canada for approximately $800 after shipping. The one from Canada also does quality assurance testing, which is apparently the main concern with the Chinese amps, so anyone looking into this amplifier should strongly consider spending the extra hundred bucks just for peace of mind and ease of support should the need for repairs arise.
Just when I was ready to take the plunge on the MC-100B, I came across an interesting alternative: a seller on AudiogoN was offering a demo unit of the Dared VP-20 for $590 (the official retail price is $1,300, but I suspect this price is inflated to make the actual selling prices seem extra-low; I have seen brand new units for only ~$100 more). This amplifier, which uses both the 12AX7 and 12AU7 preamp tubes and 6L6G output tubes, is a strange beast in that it sits somewhere between the traditional integrated and monoblock options. The two channels are separated from one another but they are tethered to and share a single power supply, which is intended to reduce interference while saving on the cost of additional power supply components.
I only found one review of this amp online and it seemed a little overly effusive for its supposed objectivity, so I didn't place too much trust in it. This left me with essentially no prior guidance on the amp's quality, regarding either sound or craftsmanship. I was encouraged, though, by Dared's use of audiophile-quality capacitors, gold-plated jacks and gold-printed circuit boards. Furthermore, the amp is built with an auto-biasing circuit, which apparently makes tube rolling as easy as plugging in a toaster (i.e., no mucking around with multimeters and tiny screwdrivers).
Now for the review
I decided to go for it and the seller, who is apparently(?) Dared's North American distributor based out of Illinois, was very helpful and patient when dealing with my many questions. He accepted my offer and three days later, the amp was delivered to my door via FedEx. It was double-boxed and then packed into a fitted foam block:
The tubes were not separately packed, which was a bit of a disappointment, but overall, the packing was very secure and it was clear that nothing had moved around during transit.
In addition to the amp, the box came with several of the usual goodies, including a pair of white gloves, a microfiber cleaning cloth and a cleaning brush, along with a run-of-the-mill power cord, two meaty cables to connect the quasi-monoblocks to the shared power supply and--inexplicably--a USB-A to USB-A cable (I'm still not sure why this was included, but I suspect my unit was mistaken for another one from the same seller that comes with a simple USB DAC):
The first thing I noticed upon pulling the actual amp units out of the foam was its mass and solidity. The pieces felt very sturdy in my hands, and I have absolutely zero complaints about build quality. Where I had expected plastic and/or cheap metal, I found polished stainless steel and gorgeous, natural wood. There were quite a few fingerprints on the units, but I didn't mind since it was a former demo unit and they were easily polished out with the included cloth.
On the back of the blocks, you can see the gold-plated RCA and speaker jacks:
This amplifier will push either 8 ohm or 16 ohm speakers, depending on which speaker jacks you plug into. Unfortunately, the speaker jacks do not appear to be labeled, unlike most every other opening on the amps, so I just *guessed* that the signal jacks to the left of the ground jack was the 8 ohm on both sides... Everything appears okay so far, so it looks like I guessed correctly.
Another puzzling oversight is that the back of the power supply unit has both output power jacks labeled with the identical "To Right Amplifier":
Once I got everything plugged up and connected to my speakers (Phase Technology Teatro 7.5s; now discontinued, but you can find out more about them here), I flipped the switch on the front of the power supply and watched the tubes spring to life:
Before attaching any signal to the amp, I turned the integrated volume pots to approximately 40% and listened for any noise, hum, etc. I heard absolutely nothing, even with my ear right up against the tweeters. That may change at higher volumes, but I didn't want to overload anything before I even got started, so I didn't turn it up any higher.
I connected my CD player, an unremarkable 301-disc changer from Pioneer, and selected a recording of Dvorak's "New World" Symphony. I was immediately blown away by the clarity of this amp. I don't have any prior experience with tube-based hi-fi, so I can't say how the amp compares to other valve amps, but I can honestly say it is far better than any solid state amp I have encountered. Compared with my old receiver, listening to this amp felt like I had cleaned my ears out! I could suddenly hear the most amazing minutae, including musicians shuffling in their seats and flipping pages in their sheet music.
Furthermore, the amp puts out just 18 watts per channel, which is a far cry from the 100 watts x 5 channels that my older solid state receiver put out. Before my purchase, I was apprehensive that the amp simply would not get loud enough for comfortable listening anywhere except for right in front of the speakers, but it does just fine. My speakers have a sensitivity of 90 db, which is better than most low-quality bookshelf speakers but worse than many higher-end speakers (and much worse than the often-gigantic "high sensitivity" speakers), and I found that turning the volume to approximately 50% on my preamp (a solid state Gemini PA-7000 Professional) and approximately 50% on each amp block is loud enough to hear throughout my house and too loud to comfortably listen to directly in front of the speakers.
Next, I put on the first track from Pink Floyd's Atom Heart Mother, an epic 20-minute song that includes the usual guitar, bass, keyboards and drums, as well as a brass section, a full chorus and horses(!). What struck me most while listening to this track was that I lost the sense of sounds reproduced by a pair speakers. Instead, with my eyes closed, I felt like I could point to the individual band members in the room with me. Rick Wright's haunting keyboards drifted in from the left behind the bookshelf, while Dave Gilmour played from somewhere in the vicinity of my kitchen sink. I believe in audiophile parlance, this is known as the 'soundstage,' but don't hold me to that. When the brass kicked in, I thought I heard some distortion, but it was actually just the way brass instruments sound. I had become so used to hearing that part of the song through my muddy solid state system that it took me a minute to remember how the instruments actually sound in person!
For frequency response, the highs are extremely crisp and the lows are rich without the booming I had become accustomed to with my older 5.1, subwoofer-driven system. Since my initial listening test, I have attached my powered subwoofer to the second output of my preamp to add a little more bass to it, but this is just a personal preference and many "experts" would probably say it's too much.
After the Pink Floyd, I listened to some Yes and was impressed by how distinct the layering of their instrumentation was. It's now possible for me to mentally separate each layer of the vocals instead of just hearing the harmonized mishmash.
After that, I put on Chris Isaak's Baja Sessions, which was a great match for this amp. I never expected to hear the sound of fingers on guitar strings and drumsticks bouncing off drum heads, but it's all there, lending a sense of realism that defies description. Now, to be honest, how much of that is unique to this amp and how much is just an effect of moving from solid state to tubes, I can't say. What I can say, though, is that I am now rediscovering my music in a way I never thought possible. I feel like when I got my first pair of prescription glasses; like I am finally privy to an entire world of beauty and crisp resolution that was heretofore hidden just out of reach.
Other Thoughts
A lot of folks online have mentioned that the Chinese tubes that come in these amps are terrible, but they sounded fine to me. Luckily, all of the tubes are available for relatively low prices online and I plan to try out quite a few. I'll post my results here whenever I do.
If anyone has any questions about anything in this post, including specific questions about the amp and/or choosing a first tube amplifier, feel free to leave a comment.
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HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection. HPV is a viral infection that can be spread from one person to another person through anal, vaginal, or oral sex, or through other close skin-to-skin touching during sexual activity. If you are sexually active you can get HPV, and nearly all sexually active people get infected with HPV at some point in their lives. It is important to understand that getting HPV is not the same thing as getting HIV or HSV (herpes).
How do men get HPV?
You can get HPV by having sex with someone who is infected with HPV. This disease is spread easily during anal or vaginal sex, and it can also be spread through oral sex or other close skin-to-skin touching during sex. HPV can be spread even when an infected person has no visible signs or symptoms.
Will HPV cause health problems for me?
Most of the time HPV infections completely go away and don't cause any health problems. However, if an infection does not go away on its own, it is possible to develop HPV symptoms months or years after getting infected. This makes it hard to know exactly when you became infected. Lasting HPV infection can cause genital warts or certain kinds of cancer. It is not known why some people develop health problems from HPV and others do not.
What are the symptoms of HPV?
Most men who get HPV never develop symptoms and the infection usually goes away completely by itself. However, if HPV does not go away, it can cause genital warts or certain kinds of cancer.
See your healthcare provider if you have questions about anything new or unusual such as warts, or unusual growths, lumps, or sores on your penis, scrotum, anus, mouth, or throat.
What are the symptoms of genital warts?
Genital warts usually appear as a small bump or group of bumps in the genital area around the penis or the anus. These warts might be small or large, raised or flat, or shaped like a cauliflower. The warts may go away, or stay the same, or grow in size or number. Usually, a healthcare provider can diagnose genital warts simply by looking at them. Genital warts can come back, even after treatment. The types of HPV that cause warts do not cause cancer.
Can HPV cause cancer?
Yes. HPV infection isn't cancer but can cause changes in the body that lead to cancer. HPV infections usually go away by themselves but having an HPV infection can cause certain kinds of cancer to develop. These include cervical cancer in women, penile cancer in men, and anal cancer in both women and men. HPV can also cause cancer in the back of the throat, including the base of the tongue and tonsils (called oropharyngeal cancer). All of these cancers are caused by HPV infections that did not go away. Cancer develops very slowly and may not be diagnosed until years, or even decades, after a person initially gets infected with HPV. Currently, there is no way to know who will have only a temporary HPV infection, and who will develop cancer after getting HPV.
How common are HPV-related cancers in men?
Although HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection, HPV-related cancers are not common in men.
Certain men are more likely to develop HPV-related cancers:
- Men with weak immune systems (including those with HIV) who get infected with HPV are more likely to develop HPV-related health problems.
- Men who receive anal sex are more likely to get anal HPV and develop anal cancer.
Can I get tested for HPV?
No, there is currently no approved test for HPV in men.
Routine testing (also called 'screening') to check for HPV or HPV-related disease before there are signs or symptom, is not recommended by the CDC for anal, penile, or throat cancers in men in the United States. However, some healthcare providers do offer anal Pap tests to men who may be at increased risk for anal cancer, including men with HIV or men who receive anal sex. If you have symptoms and are concerned about cancer, please see a healthcare provider.
Can I get treated for HPV or health problems caused by HPV?
There is no specific treatment for HPV, but there are treatments for health problems caused by HPV. Genital warts can be treated by your healthcare provider, or with prescription medication. HPV-related cancers are more treatable when diagnosed and treated promptly. For more information, visit www.cancer.org.
How can I lower my chance of getting HPV?
There are two steps you can take to lower your chances of getting HPV and HPV-related diseases:
- Get vaccinated. The HPV vaccine is safe and effective. It can protect men against warts and certain cancers caused by HPV. Ideally, you should get vaccinated before ever having sex (see below for the recommended age groups). CDC recommends 11 to 12 year olds get two doses of HPV vaccine to protect against cancers caused by HPV. For more information on the recommendations, please see: https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/parents/questions-answers.html
- Use condoms the correct way every time you have sex. This can lower your chances of getting all STIs, including HPV. However, HPV can infect areas that are not covered by a condom, so condoms may not give full protection against getting HPV.
Can I get the HPV vaccine?
In the United States, The HPV vaccine is recommended for the following men:
- All boys at age 11 or 12 years (or as young as 9 years)
- Older boys through age 21 years, if they did not get vaccinated when they were younger
- Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men through age 26 years, if they did not get vaccinated when they were younger
- Men with HIV or weakened immune systems through age 26 years, if they did not get vaccinated when they were younger
What does having HPV mean for me or my sex partner's health?
See a healthcare provider if you have questions about anything new or unusual (such as warts, growths, lumps, or sores) on your own or your partner's penis, scrotum, anus, mouth or throat. Even if you are healthy, you and your sex partner(s) may also want to get checked by a healthcare provider for other STIs.
If you or your partner have genital warts, you should avoid having sex until the warts are gone or removed. However, it is not known how long a person is able to spread HPV after warts are gone.
What does HPV mean for my relationship?
HPV infections are usually temporary. A person may have had HPV for many years before it causes health problems. If you or your partner are diagnosed with an HPV-related disease, there is no way to know how long you have had HPV, whether your partner gave you HPV, or whether you gave HPV to your partner. HPV is not necessarily a sign that one of you is having sex outside of your relationship. It is important that sex partners discuss their sexual health, and risk for all STIs, with each other.
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This turned out to be a pretty random assortment of food for my little miss. I'm a bit of Old Mother Hubbard and the Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe this week. Not only do I have so many kids I don't know what to do, but my cupboards are bare. A grocery run is on the agenda.
From top to bottom: a mini blueberry muffin, a little cup of almonds, a mini burrito of leftover chicken, rice and cheese, purple & green grapes with a piece of cantaloupe cut into a puzzle piece shape using The Lunch Punch on top.
Our autism awareness message today from my awesome friend Amy:
When autistic individuals do learn to speak, they often have difficulty with pronouns and will reverse "you" and "I." For example, an autistic child might say "you want milk" when she means "I want milk." They may require help in learning grammar that other people pick up naturally. This is Autism Awareness Month and ...this is me continuing to make you aware.
Supplies used to pack this lunch:
Thursday, April 22, 2010
preschool lunch: mini-burrito bento
Posted by Melissa at 2:20 PM
Labels: autism, Lunch Punch
5 comments:
- Lovee♥Megan said... [Reply to comment]
cute, cute, cute!
- April 22, 2010 at 4:28 PM
- Jenn @ BentoForKidlet said... [Reply to comment]
Well, you did a great job for having bare cupboards! Looks delicious :D
- April 22, 2010 at 7:54 PM
- Cowboy Ninjas said... [Reply to comment]
LOVE your daily Autism messages - I want you to keep them every month! My sister has two boys and a girl with Autism, and I love reading your daily "Awarenesses" ;) Keep on keepin' on - you rock!
- April 23, 2010 at 12:09 AM
- Zhana Sandeva said... [Reply to comment]
I could never tell your cupboards are bare - you got such variety there! I've been reading your blog for the past few weeks, and I love it, it's so positive, pretty and picture-filled! Your kids are really lucky to have such a caring mom.
- April 23, 2010 at 10:22 AM
- Mrs. Ed said... [Reply to comment]
I love the puzzle piece fruit! How clever.
Pronouns were a tough one for our son. He's almost 5 and although he dosen't always use them correctly, we are just glad he uses them.
- April 24, 2010 at 9:18 AM
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Container Gardening: Keeping a Home Garden in Limited Space
If you want to be green and grow your own food but have only a small space, you can still garden in containers. Container gardening offers the advantages of fewer insects and weeds to deal with and can be placed right outside your door or on your kitchen counter, so it's very handy.
Container gardens require frequent care: Regular watering and fertilizing are very important because the plants don't get that stuff directly from the earth.
Keep growing in a confined space simple by following these steps:
Buy clay or terra-cotta pots, which are the most naturally made pots on the market.
If your pots are locally made, they're even greener. Make sure that they're deep enough to allow adequate root growth (about 20 to 25 cm) and that they have holes in the bottom for water drainage. (Water that sits in the pot can create root rot, which is bad news for your plant.) The planting instructions on seed packets or plant labels indicate how deep to plant the item and how large it's likely to grow.
Buy organically grown seeds or small plants, which are available from garden centers, nurseries, natural food stores, many hardware stores, and mail-order growers.
Plants with descriptions such as bush, compact, space saver, or patio indicate that they're specifically designed to grow in smaller spaces. Tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants grow particularly well in containers, as do leafy greens such as lettuce and spinach, herbs, and some fruits.
Also look for plants designed to grow upward, such as pole or runner beans, or that can be trained to grow up trellises, such as cucumbers.
Plant the seeds or plants in prepackaged or homemade organic potting mix, which contains natural ingredients.
Line the bottom of the pot with broken pieces of terra cotta or small stones to encourage drainage while preventing the dirt from escaping through the drainage hole in the bottom of the pot. Then simply fill the pot with the potting mix and plant the seeds or plants at the depth recommended on the seed or plant packaging.
Place the pots in the best position to make the most of sunlight and rain.
If your containers are inside, place them near windows for sunlight, but obviously you can't worry about rainfall.
As your tiny garden grows, keep it growing greenly:
Water as recommended. In general, when the soil begins drying out, add more water, but avoid soaking the seed or plant. Too much water can be as damaging as too little.
Feed your plants organic fertilizer that contains rock minerals and animal manure produced from sustainable farming methods. You also can use the liquid from the bottom of a worm farm.
Use organically made insecticides such as those made from a mix of garlic, chilies, and dried pyrethrum (a plant of the daisy family).


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Lleyton Hewitt beats Juan Martin del Potro at US Open
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Lleyton Hewitt (pictured) pulled off a stunning win over Juan Martin del Potro at the US Open Friday. Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray also won their second round matches and Serena Williams headed into the fourth round of the women's singles.
Lleyton Hewitt pulled off a stunning five-set win over Juan Martin del Potro at the U.S. Open after a classic late-night thriller between the two former champions on Friday.
Twelve years after he upset Pete Sampras to win the U.S. Open, the 32-year-old Hewitt showed he still has plenty of fight left in him as he floored Del Potro 6-4 5-7 3-6 7-6 (2) 6-1 in a four-hour slugfest at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
"I don't know how many years I have left in me so I was just hanging to get back on this court again," said Hewitt, who also won Wimbledon in 2002 but has not tasted grand slam success since and tumbled to 66th in the world rankings.
"This is why I still play, to have moments like this."
Del Potro, who beat Roger Federer in the 2009 U.S. Open final and was among the favourites to win this year, had his chances but ran out of gas, unable to keep up with one of his childhood heroes, eight years his senior.
"Tonight was a really tough battle for both but in the end he played better," the sixth seed said. "He's a great champion and a great fighter."
Del Potro became the biggest casualty of this year's championship, leaving the top half of the draw seemingly at the mercy of Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, who both overcame wobbles to win on Friday.
Murray experienced a minor hiccup, dropping his first set of the tournament, but recovered quickly to beat Argentine baseliner Leonardo Mayer 7-5 6-1 3-6 6-1.
If there were any heart flutters amongst his army of supporters, who queued up outside Louis Armstrong Stadium just to catch a glimpse of the 26-year-old, they were short-lived as the defending champion rolled up his sleeves and got back to work.
"It was a very tough match," said Murray, whose next opponent is Germany's Florian Mayer. "Both of us did a lot of running."
Djokovic kept his perfect record intact after surviving an early test from Germany's Benjamin Becker on a baking hot day at Flushing Meadows, where gusting winds provided little relief from the heat and made it hard for the players to hit cleanly.
The world number one saved two set points in the opening set before rebounding to win 7-6 (2) 6-2 6-2 and advance to the next round against Portugal's Joao Sousa, a five-set winner over Jarkki Nieminen of Finland.
"It was a struggle," Djokovic said. "It was a lot of unforced errors, very windy conditions. You couldn't really read and kind of predict where the ball is going to go, so you have to be very alert."
Hingis return
The spectator lines were even longer at court 17 when Martina Hingis made her comeback to grand slam tennis 16 years after she won the U.S. Open and six years after she retired for a second time.
The former world number one was granted a wildcard entry to the doubles with Daniela Hantuchova but the pair fell at the first hurdle, losing 6-3 7-5 to defending champions Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci.
For Hingis it was a return to forget as she finished with back-to-back double faults to close out the match then lost a mixed doubles match, although the 32-year-old said she wanted to keep going.
"I think it's because I just played a lot and my body's not used to it," she said. "I feel like I'm playing well but my body is screaming, 'What are you doing to me?'"
Meanwhile, the current world number one, Serena Williams, steamrolled her way into the fourth round of the women's singles with a routine 6-3 6-1 win over Yaroslava Shvedova that didn't finish until after 1 a.m. on Saturday.
"I don't think I've played this late," said the 31-year-old.
She faces a tricky next assignment against Sloane Stephens, who beat her at the Australian Open in January. Stephens earned her place in the fourth round by beating Jamie Hampton 6-1 6-3 in a battle between two of America's brightest young prospects.
China's Li Na fired down 11 aces to defeat British teenager Laura Robson 6-2 7-5 to reach the fourth round while the ultra-consistent Agnieszka Radwanska wore down Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4 7-6 (1) to continue her impressive streak at this year's grand slams.
Her next match is against Russia's Ekaterina Makarova, who eliminated Wimbledon runner-up Sabine Lisicki of Germany 6-4 7-5. If she wins, the third-seeded Pole will become the only woman to reach the last eight at all four grand slams this year.
"Well, of course I will do everything to make the quarter-final this year," Radwanska said.


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Last week a preview of patch 5.2 dropped, with all the attendant fanfare and data-mining. It seems the focus of this newest content patch (which is going up on the PTR after the holidays) is the Thunder King, along with a corresponding raid Throne of Thunder, which is supposedly reminiscent of Ulduar in both size and aesthetics. What caught my attention initially, other than benefits for Sunsong Ranch was this gossip about how a female mogu model had been dug up.
I raced over to Wowhead to get a gander at what it might look like and was presented with this. We finally get a female version of one of the NPC races in game (out of so many that do not have female counterparts) and it is that? I mean, I'm always glad for more representation but this feels like a step in the wrong direction. It is obviously skinned over a draenei female's animations/skeleton for the most part, but it is intensely dimorphic (like draenei, troll and worgen women) and very sexualized. Granted, while the clothing isn't much different than what mogu dudes wear, the effect combined with the posture, ornamentation and –ahem- ample cleavage skews the aesthetics in quite a distinct direction. At the very least the faces and headdresses radiate more power than sex. That is something, right?
Apparently this model isn't an added NPC model for mogu areas, this is one half of a set of raid bosses. Yup, that's right, we're getting the Eredar Twins v.2 in the Throne of Thunder! Two more specific, incredibly sexualized models that only ever make an appearance as a raid boss (and one quest NPC.) And get this – the name of these mogu women in the raid are Twin Consorts. That's right, the Thunder King has two royal "partners" (or chattel) in whatever way you take that to mean. But given the name, the attire and the history with this sort of thing, I am guessing we are in for a boss encounter that is full of breathy, sensual emotes. We've seen it before, why not again? Why not make them curled up and flanking the Thunder King's throne? I'm not holding my breath that there's going to be some radical change of tack for these ladies.
But that's not even the weirdest part.
Given the idea that these Mogu female models are only going to be present in the raid, it sort of rattles the tenuous consistency that pervaded the Mogu as a race. While most other NPC races that only feature male models sort of laugh off this idea that their women are tucked safely away in villages somewhere, Mogu could pass as a seemingly male-only race because as far I could understand, they weren't really constrained by the issues of flesh that most other races are. The idea that they were brutish proto-beings (or maybe even Titan constructs?) twisted by the waters of the Vale gives rise to the idea that created, rather than born. This means that they aren't tied to reproduction and so Mogu females could just be a figment. Or, if they originally were mortal, just hidden away from view like every other group of NPCs that Blizzard has neglected to realistically portray. It raises a lot of questions and creepy concerns with this sudden and very specific appearance of just two women in the entirety of Mogu society – especially if they are merely decadent sexual companions to the Thunder King.
The Mogu are adept fleshcrafters and spiritbinders and very often view death as inconsequential. They also have a habit of putting spirits into shaped stone bodies, some from Mogu who "died" and were resurrected and others from those they've conquered or enslaved. Are the Twin Consorts created out of stone and enslaved spirits of the Thunder king? Were they his lovers or companions prior to his death and entombed with his unmarred body? Were they brought into being as some sort of Mogu ideal of decadence, like Pygmalion creating his ideal woman out of marble? So many possible theories and all of them make me squirm. Given the fact that Blizzard has a terrible track record with populating the NPC world with women, coupled with their narratives regarding their place in the world, it seems likely that these consorts could be far more chilling than I could ever imagine.
This expansion has been slightly better than most in terms of representing stories and background characters that are also women. This just feels like a step backwards and a reminder that so many times, women are an afterthought to the creative development team. I know that making two models just to represent a non-PC race is extra development time, but default models for NPC races are still coded as men only (Vrykul/Hyldnir aside), and this bothers me. It makes the female exceptions in the Eredar and now the Mogu stick out like sore thumbs and it always seems to give rise to really sexist representations. This creates the message that the non-PC women of Azeroth are not terribly important.
In all likelihood, Blizzard doesn't see this as a problem and it definitely shows. Taking the time out to fully represent NPCs races in such a narrow way intimates a very specific mindset. It is probably "natural" to stick a couple of women (sexy ones, no less) to "change it up a bit" probably because so much of our world (not just Azeroth) is still depicted as men only. It is catering to a male audience and the male gaze when the token women stuck in the scenery are there as eye candy. While Blizzard has made leaps and bounds in both their main stories and player character races (to some extent), their lack of thought into fleshing out the rest of the world is pretty clear to anyone who cares to look.


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Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a disease of the central nervous system, the network of nerves found throughout your brain, spinal cord, and the rest of your body.
Your nervous system is made up of nerve fibers that transport electrical impulses.
These nerve fibers are wrapped in a fatty tissue called myelin, which helps transmit the impulses.
In multiple sclerosis, the myelin sheath that covers nerve fibers becomes inflamed and gradually is destroyed, leaving areas of patchy scar tissue (sclerosis, also called plaque or lesions) that disrupt the electrical impulses between the brain and other parts of the body.
In addition, the underlying nerve fibers can also be damaged or destroyed.
This nerve damage leads to a variety of MS symptoms, such as numbness or tingling, balance problems, weakness, pain, muscle spasms, and blurred vision.
MS Prevalence and Statistics
More than 2.3 million people are affected by multiple sclerosis worldwide, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), making it a relatively rare disease.
More than 10 percent of them, between 250,000 and 350,000, live in the United States.
MS is more common in women than men, although the sex difference is a lot smaller for some types of the disease.
Who Develops MS?
Anyone can develop MS, but many patients share the following characteristics:
Age: The majority experience their first symptoms between the ages of 20 and 40.
Race: Caucasians are more than twice as likely as other races to develop MS.
Gender: MS is 2 to 3 times more common in women as in men, according to the NMSS.
Climate: MS is five times more common in temperate climates — like the northern United States, Canada, and Europe — than in tropical climates.
Genes: People whose close relatives have MS are more susceptible to developing the disease, but there is no evidence the disease is directly inherited.
What Causes MS?
Scientists don't know exactly what causes multiple sclerosis.
But there's increasing evidence that the body's immune system plays a prominent role in its development, and some scientists think MS is an autoimmune disease (like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and type 1 diabetes).
Your immune system, which usually protects the body by fighting foreign bodies such as bacteria, may instead attack the myelin in your central nervous system.
Some researchers suspect that these attacks are triggered by certain kinds of viral infections.
Researchers have also observed that some groups of people are more susceptible to MS than others, suggesting there's a genetic component to the disease.
Types of Multiple Sclerosis
MS follows a few recognized patterns:
Relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS): In this type of MS, the patient experiences a series of actively symptomatic periods, called attacks, flares, or relapses.
These attacks are followed by quiet periods called remissions, during which symptoms become much less severe.
Remissions may last months or years before a relapse occurs.
RRMS is the most common type of MS — estimates vary, but between 80 and 90 percent of people with MS are diagnosed with this relapsing-remitting course of the disease, and most people with RRMS eventually develop secondary-progressive MS.
Secondary-progressive MS (SPMS): This pattern begins after a relapsing-remitting course. The disease advances progressively, punctuated by acute attacks.
More than half of patients who start out with RRMS will develop SPMS within 10 years, with the number rising to 90 percent within 25 years.
Primary-progressive MS (PPMS): This pattern is marked by a gradual worsening of symptoms. Patients generally do not experience acute exacerbations.
While there are no distinct remissions, patients with PPMS may have temporary plateaus during which symptoms lessen somewhat. About 10 to 15 percent of people with MS are diagnosed with PPMS, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Progressive-relapsing MS (PRMS): In this pattern, patients experience gradual progression of disease that's accompanied by acute exacerbations as well.
PRMS is a relatively rare form of the disease: Fewer than 10 percent of people with MS have PRMS.
In addition to these four types of MS, a small percentage of people with MS have a benign form of the disease, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
In the benign form of MS, after the initial attacks, symptoms progress very little over the course of a person's lifetime.
There's some controversy over how (or whether) to classify people with benign MS, since the progress of the disease can vary over a person's lifetime, according to the NMSS.
And a small number of patients have malignant MS, which is marked by a rapid decline that leads to disability and possibly death.
MS Complications
Bladder problems are very common in people with MS, affecting at least 80 percent of them, according to the National MS Society.
Some people have trouble holding their urine (incontinence), while others can't fully empty their bladder (retention).
This bladder dysfunction may also lead to kidney infections.
If microbes find their way into the bloodstream, the infection can cause sepsis, a whole-body inflammation that, in turn, may cause organ failure and death.
In fact, sepsis may be the biggest cause of MS-related deaths, according to a 2014 report in the journal PLoS One.
Sometimes, people with MS have trouble chewing and swallowing. This can allow foods and liquids to deposit in the lungs.
That may lead to a potentially fatal complication: aspiration pneumonia, which develops from inflammation and fluid accumulation in the lungs.
MS may also cause the respiratory muscles to become weakened, reducing airway clearance, which raises the risk of lung and other respiratory tract infections.
Lung infections were the second-biggest cause of MS-related deaths, PLoS One reported in 2014; other research gives it the top spot.
Many people with MS require canes or crutches, which increases the risk of physical trauma from falls and accidents.
MS and Depression
Depression is common among people who have MS, though scientists don't fully understand the relationship between depression and MS.
On the one hand, depression may be a direct result of the immune system's attack on the protective myelin sheaths that envelop nerve fibers, causing behavioral changes, including depression.
Multiple sclerosis can also change what is known as the body's neuroendocrine system, which oversees hormone release, including hormones implicated in depression, such as serotonin.
On the other hand, depression may develop as a result of the stresses and challenges associated with having MS.
Additionally, the medications used to treat MS, such as interferon beta, can also cause depression.
MS Prognosis
Though MS can sometimes be a debilitating disease, the majority of people who have it don't become severely disabled, according to the National MS Society.
About a third of people with MS completely lose their ability to walk, while many others can function using canes, crutches, or scooters or motorized wheelchairs for long distances.
People with MS who have the best prognosis are usually those who:
- Are female
- Were younger than 30 when the disease started
- Have infrequent attacks
- Have RRMS
- Have few signs of disease in diagnostic scans
MS Life Expectancy
MS is rarely fatal, and many people with MS have a life expectancy that's about as long as that of the general population.
Additionally, with better treatments now available, the life expectancy for people with MS has increased over the years.
According to a 2014 study published in the journal Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, people in the United States with MS have a life expectancy that's six years shorter than people without the disease,
MS is associated with various life-threatening complications, hence the lower life expectancy.
There's no cure for MS, but there are numerous MS medications that may slow the progression of some forms of the disease and reduce the frequency and severity of relapses.
People with MS who take these medications have a better life expectancy than those who don't, a 2012 research report in the journal Neurology showed.


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FORUM: Team up red-light cameras with 'traffic calming'
I agree fully with the Register's editorial recommendation that the next legislature should rework and approve the stalled red-light camera bill to help "spare people from injury and death."
In its current form, however, the bill lacks sufficient support from Democrats, the majority party in the legislature, to justify placing it on the calendar for the necessary three days' notification, let alone calling for a floor vote by the full chamber.
Legislative opponents, among others, insist the bill is less about safety than about money -- the revenue stream the red light-running fines of $50 per offense would produce for the municipality and the manufacturer of the device.
Whatever the validity of that claim, data demonstrate that the serious problem of red-light running must be addressed. The Federal Highway Administration reports that from 2000 to 2007, the average annual fatalities resulting from red-light running was 916 in the U.S. In 2007, there were 883 red-light running fatalities, and the numbers for recent years are still tragically high.
The inherent flaw in depending solely on cameras to promote public safety is that they do nothing to alter a driver's behavior. They simply finger the guilty party after the offense has been recorded, an example of justified punishment but not prevention.
A companion program is needed that alerts the heavy-footed motorist to changing road conditions ahead, to lane alignments, to structured changes, to slow down for pedestrians and crossing traffic at the busy intersection ahead.
A "traffic calming" program is developed to do that. Not a one-size-fits-all program, it is engineered to the specific demands of each traffic artery in harmony with in-street and neighboring environments.
The toolbox bulges with options to control local or through traffic and is readily adaptable to local needs. Examples are speed humps, bump-outs (slight extensions of sidewalk), lane alignment change and shared lane markings.
To gain support of skeptical legislators and citizens, the red-light camera bill -- this year's HB 5458, or a revised version -- must require those devices to be used only in tandem with a local traffic calming program. With these added features in place, emphasis changes from solely penalty payment to public protection.
During the legislative session, I had such an amendment prepared for HB 5458, but it was never called. However, it simply states that any municipality authorized to use "automated traffic enforcement devices" must by ordinance provide "for the use of such traffic enforcement safety devices as part of an overall traffic calming plan." That or similar language must be part of any future red-light camera legislation.
We're not entering new territory. These programs abound in this state: in New Haven, Hartford, Stamford, Norwalk, West Hartford and many other communities. My own community, Hamden, has four neighborhood-developed traffic calming programs in various stages of implementation.
Red-light cameras and traffic calming programs complement each other. Linked legislatively, they will help create downtown and neighborhood environments that adequately and safely accommodate all users at all times.
State Rep. Peter Villano, D-91, of Hamden is former House chairman of the legislature's Human Services Committee. Write to him at 133 Armory St., Hamden 06517. Email: email@example.com.


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The erstwhile reality-based community is having a tough time of it lately, though. Most infamously, Obamacare is foundering on the flagrant deceptions used to sell it, exposed every day by the workings of the law in reality.
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New York Times columnist Paul Krugman wrote a particularly smug op-ed titled "The Wonk Gap" a couple of months ago, celebrating the left's lopsided advantage in policy analysis at the same time he pooh-poohed and took as a sign of rank ignorance the Republican contention that there would be sticker shock from Obamacare.
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Far from being encouraged by their families, it was only by main force against their parents that the two following women succeeded, almost simultaneously, in becoming brilliant mathematicians. ...
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Artichokes flourish in a cool environment, so a warm winter might present an obstacle for Florida growers. Artichokes generally require at least 250 cumulative hours below 50 degrees for bud formation. Therefore, flowering must be artificially induced to produce artichokes in Florida.
Cedar Key clams were seen being served and promoted at Pomodoro restaurant in Gainesville recently.
They are used in the daily special and on the regular menu.
The University of Florida IFAS Cooperative Extension Service in partnership with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Aquaculture is offering a workshop on the oyster culture industry in the northeastern U.S.
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Faraway Inn owners Oliver and Doreen Bauer are pleased to announce the completion of Phase II of their room remodeling plans scheduled for 2013 and 2014. Faraway Inn units are now decorated in a handsome rustic pine motif that complements the uniqueness of each of their 12-units. All units have been upgraded to flat screen TVs. Additions include new local Cedar Key framed wall art scenes for décor and to help support the local artist co-ops and Chamber of Commerce.
Tallahassee – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer services announced the 2012 Florida aquaculture survey showed $69 million in aquaculture sales in the state last year.
March brought good news on the job front as the unemployment rate for Levy County dropped to a level not seen since July 2008 — 7.6 percent, according to a press release from Workforce Connection, the county's labor agency.
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