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This page is an introduction to the alphabet of Hebrew Scripture. Hebrew is a Semitic language. The word Semitic comes from the name Shem, named in Genesis (6:10) as the son of Noah, whose descendants lived in the Middle East. Phoenician, Hebrew, Aramaic, Syriac, and Arabic are all examples of Semitic languages. They have similar characteristics, such as the presence of guttural letters formed in the pharynx or larynx; a consonantal system with three-letter word roots to connote meaning; and changes in the form or morphology of the word root through the addition of prefixes, infixes, and suffixes to determine the precise sense and function of the word.
Hebrew was the original language of the Israelites. In contrast to other ancient civilizations, Hebrew Scripture referred to
God, the Lord God of Israel. Hebrew tradition, the Torah itself, as well as Jesus and the New Testament writers named
as the divinely inspired author of the
, Torah, or Pentateuch, which comprise the first five books of Hebrew Scripture: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy (see the Book of
). It is believed that Moses lived in the latter part of the second millennium BC, circa 1450-1200 BC. Archeology has yet to discover the precise time that Moses lived and led his people during the Exodus from Egypt, or the actual script utilized by Moses to write the Torah. Furthermore, no original manuscript by the author of any biblical book has yet been discovered!
Phoenicia (now Lebanon) was a peaceful sea-faring nation expert in navigation and trade that developed their alphabet circa 1400-1250 BC in an effort to communicate with their diverse trading partners that encircled the Mediterranean Sea. It was the Phoenician alphabet that was widely received and readily adapted throughout the Mediterranean world and the Levant, as it was only 22 letters based on sound, as opposed to the myriad of symbols in cuneiform and hieroglyphics prevalent at the time. The Hebrew alphabet known as
Ketav Ivri
was identical to the Phoenician
Biblical Hebrew
letters, as noted in Psalm 119, all of which are
. The alphabet and language remained pure until the Babylonian Exile in 587 BC, when, following the destruction of the Temple of Solomon, spoken Hebrew came under the influence of other languages, particularly Aramaic. Aramaic became the prevailing language, or "lingua franca" of the entire Middle East from about 700 BC through the time of Christ. Because of the Dispersion of the people of Israel to Babylon and Egypt, knowledge of pre-exilic texts was dependent on oral tradition. This occasionally gave rise to an ambiguity of interpretation for a text written purely in consonants.
The Hebrew language adopted the square script alphabet of Imperial Aramaic, known as Ketav Ashuri.
Tradition holds that Ezra adopted the Aramaic square script alphabet in place of the Paleo-Hebrew alphabet during the post-exilic Restoration of Israel in the fifth century BC. As the Aramaic alphabet became the Hebrew alphabet, Hebrew papyri and parchments were then primarily written in Aramaic script. The Paleo-Hebrew alphabet has persisted to the present day solely with the Samaritans. The Biblical Hebrew text available to us today is thus written in the Hebrew language with the adopted Imperial Aramaic alphabet.
Please note that the letter
in Biblical Hebrew was known as
and pronounced as
, as
, and
, the original Hebrew name for the Book of Leviticus, whereas in modern Hebrew
is known as
and pronounced as
Note that the guttural letters
are generally silent in contemporary pronunciation, and assume the sound of their related vowel. In fact, the laryngeal א and the pharyngeal ע had been two of the most difficult letters to pronounce.
Hebrew is written from right to left. There are no capital letters in Hebrew. Letters stand alone in printing or writing. Observe that five letters, Kaf, Mem, Nun, Peh, and Tsade, have a final form when the letter occurs at the end of a word. For example, Peh at the beginning or middle of the word has the form of פ, but at the end of a word appears as ף.
Notice that in the pronunciation column, six letters (aleph, het, tet, ayin, tsade, and shin) do not convert directly into our alphabet, and have been given symbols for transliteration, which are sometimes employed in biblical or scholarly works. Please observe in the following chart the distinctions in the pronunciation and transliteration of the three forms of the letter shin: unpointed shin (as in original texts or modern unpointed contemporary script), shin with a dot over the right-hand corner, and shin with a dot over the left-hand corner.
In addition, three letters, Bet ב, Kaf כ, and Peh פ, vary in pronunciation depending on the presence of a dot. The point or dot
a letter, as seen in the three letters Bet, Kaf, and Peh, is known as a
. The functions of a dagesh include: (a) to signal the doubling effect of a consonant, as in the letter p in
יוֹם כִּפּוּר
Yom Kippur,
the Day of Atonement; or (b) to emphasize pronunciation, as the letter Bet with the dot is hard b, as in ball, whereas Bet without the dot is soft and becomes v, as in have. Note the pronunciations in the following chart:
Numbers one through ten have two forms - masculine and feminine, depending on the noun to which they refer. Number one
may mean
, as in Genesis 1:5, the
First Day
. Sometime during the Maccabean period (the second century BC), the letters of the alphabet began to represent numbers, such as the first ten letters of the Hebrew alphabet began to signify numbers one through ten, as seen in the presentation of the
Ten Commandments
of God:
Two characteristics of ancient Hebrew were the pure use of consonants, and the use of an epicene personal pronoun (a personal pronoun that does not distinguish for male and female) - the same word is used for both "he" and "she." This use of an epicene personal pronoun
first appears in Genesis 2:11, occurs in Genesis 3:15, and appears 120 times throughout the Pentateuch of Moses in Hebrew Scripture, but not in the Prophets or Writings.
The only
Biblical passage that has been discovered to date is the
Priestly Blessing
from Numbers 6:24-26, which is found throughout the liturgies of Judaism and Christianity. Two silver amulets with the Priestly Blessing were uncovered in a burial chamber on the western slope of the Hinnom Valley in Jerusalem in 1979. This archeological find has been dated from about 600
, and is pre-exilic; the amulets are inscribed in the Paleo-Hebrew consonantal text. Of great importance, the Divine name YHWH was inscribed on the amulets!
Beginning in the pre-Exilic period, the following three consonants,
ה hey
ן waw
י yod
were used at the end of a word to indicate final vowels. Beginning in the post-Exilic period, waw and yod were also used as vowel indicators within a word.
The oldest Biblical Hebrew manuscript in our possession came with the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of writings from the Essenes, a monastic religious sect of Judaism that emerged near Qumran about 200
. In 1947 a Bedouin shepherd named Muhammed ed-Dhib accidentally discovered three scrolls in the caves of Qumran near the Dead Sea: a complete scroll of the Book of Isaiah; the Manual of Discipline, also called the Community Rule, and a Commentary on Habakkuk. Soon thereafter, four more scrolls were uncovered - the Hymn Scroll, another partial scroll of Isaiah, the Genesis Apocryphon, and the War Scroll, an eschatological text that deals with the final battle between the sons of light and the sons of darkness. Together these seven comprise the seven original Dead Sea Scrolls now preserved in Jerusalem. Thus began the greatest discovery of ancient manuscripts of the twentieth century - nearly 900 scrolls were uncovered in 11 caves in Qumran. The Dead Sea Scrolls included portions of each book of the Pentateuch written in the pre-exilic Hebrew alphabet known as
Ketav Ivri
, as well as scrolls written in the post-exilic
Ketav Ashuri
Aramaic Square
script, and even some written in both forms of script. These recently discovered scrolls of the Essenes were written purely in consonants.
During the ninth and tenth centuries
, the Masoretes, Jewish scholars in Tiberias, Galilee, perfected a system of
for vowel notation and added it to the received consonantal text. The vowel points were added to ensure proper interpretation and reading of Hebrew Scripture, and are known as the Masoretic or Tiberian vowel points. This point system was added without altering the spacing of the text.
All of these considerations help biblical scholars to date a particular Hebrew text. For instance, the presence of "pointed text" allows biblical scholars to date manuscripts to at least the latter part of the first millennium AD.
Vowels in Masoretic Hebrew Scripture are a combination of the historically long vowels, Hey, Waw, and Yod, and the Masoretic or Tiberian Vowel Points. Vowels are long or short in quality and quantity. Hey ה, Waw ו, and Yod י became known as "matres lectiones," or "mothers of reading," as they assisted in reading Scripture. The individual letter used as a vowel was known as a
. Waw served as a vowel and was pronounced as long
, whereas Yod as a vowel was pronounced as long
. Hey served as a final long
. The Masoretic vowel points in conjunction with the mater helped to clarify and preserve the proper pronunciation, so that, for example, waw with a dot over it
was pronounced long
, and waw with a dot beside it
was pronounced long
. The vowel points for Hey and Yod occur underneath the
sign, a colon under the letter, is written in the absence of a distinct vowel sound, and may be vocal or silent. Shewa under the first letter of a word or syllable, or following a long vowel, is vocal, and becomes a semi-vowel, and is pronounced as a half of a short e. Shewa under a letter that closes a syllable is silent. With the guttural letters aleph א, hey ה, het ח, and ayin ע, vocal shewa is combined with three vowel signs (Patah, Segol, and Qamets) to produce three hurried vowels known as the
The following chart summarizes the Masoretic vowel points. Notice in the following chart that the majority of vowel points appear under the letter, except for long
when it occurs over and to the left of the letter. We recommend the reference textbooks below for an in-depth study of Biblical Hebrew.
With the Masoretic vowel points, the vowel
the consonant in pronunciation, as, for example,
is pronounced
, and
is pronounced
. As these are consonants that end with a vowel, these are examples of open syllables. Syllables are of two types in Hebrew: open and closed. A closed syllable is one that ends with a consonant, as
, the word for son; and
, the word for horse.
This multiple form of vowel notation accounts for much of the variation in word formation in the Masoretic text. For example, Joshua in Judges 2:7 is spelled two different ways in the same sentence! The mater Shureq
is utilized for the vowel
in the first spelling, while the short vowel point Qibbuts
is incorporated for the second spelling.
The following list of vocabulary words includes a first chart of personal pronouns, and a second chart of 50 words in Masoretic Hebrew pointed text, 25 of which are from the Books of Genesis and Exodus. Hebrew is quite distinctive in that it has two words for the first person singular pronoun. The third person feminine singular pronoun was written as
in the Pentateuch, and subsequently as
. Hebrew words with the same root often have related meanings. For example,
to give birth;
children or boys;
childhood or youth.
Accent is primarily on the last syllable. Nouns in Hebrew are either masculine or feminine.
Biblical Hebrew verbs express either completed action known as the perfect tense, or incomplete action known as the imperfect tense. The perfect tense generally expresses past action, and the imperfect tense generally expresses future action. However, when these verbs appear in narrative sequences, as in the Book of Genesis, they are converted by the waw-consecutive to the opposite tense. When the waw
conjunctive is prefixed to the perfect, it changes its meaning to imperfect. Likewise, when the waw conjunctive is prefixed to the imperfect, it changes its meaning to the perfect. Note the difference in the following example:
he will write
and he wrote
by the waw-consecutive of narration.
A careful study of the pronunciation of the Hebrew words should give one an appreciation for the phonetics of Hebrew letters and vowels. Note that
, the true name of Jesus, appears throughout the Old Testament, for it means
the Lord saves!
The following passage is Genesis 3:15 presented in Masoretic "pointed text." We have preserved the ancient epicene personal pronoun
in consonantal text, as one cannot know whether the pronoun in the original script referred to "woman" or "seed (offspring)." Remember Hebrew is written from right to left, so the English translation is best understood when read in similar fashion. The links at the end offer more passages in Hebrew for your study.
1 Minto A.
Genesis 1-11
. Course Lectures and Texts, Franciscan University, Steubenville, Ohio, 2004.
2 Henson J.
Biblical Hebrew
. Course Lectures and Notes. University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, 2008.
3 Mansoor M.
Biblical Hebrew - Step by Step
, Volume One, Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1980, 24th Printing, 2007; Volume Two, Third Edition, 1984, 13th printing, 2002.
4 Ross A.
Introducing Biblical Hebrew.
Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2001.
5 Lambdin TO.
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
. Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 1971.
6 The Hebrew Bible.
Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia
. Masoretic Text, Fifth Edition. Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1997.
JPS Hebrew-English Tanakh
. Jewish Publication Society, Philadelphia, 2000.
8 Rendsburg GA.
A New Look at Pentateuchal HW'
. Biblica 63:351-369, 1982.
9 Kohlenberger JR.
NIV Interlinear Hebrew-English Old Testament
. Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1987.
10 Brown F.
Brown, Driver, Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon
. Hendrickson Publishers, Peabody, Massachusetts, 2000.
The Bible
Book of Genesis
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Ankle fracture - aftercare
An ankle fracture is a break in 1 or more ankle bones. These fractures may:
- Be partial (the bone is only partially cracked, not all the way through)
- Be complete (the bone is broken through and is in 2 parts)
- Occur on 1 or both sides of the ankle
More about Your Injury
Severe ankle fractures may require surgery. Fractures that may need surgery if:
- The ends of the bone are out of line with each other (displaced)
- The fracture involves the ankle joint
- There are fractures in 2 (bimalleolar) or 3 (trimalleolar) parts of the ankle bones
- Tendons or ligaments (tissues that hold muscles and bones together) are torn
- Your doctor thinks your bones may not heal properly without surgery
- In children, the fracture involves the part of the ankle bone where bone is growing
When surgery is needed, it will likely involve using metal pins, screws, or plates to hold the bones in place as the fracture heals. The hardware may be temporary or permanent.
What to Expect
You may be referred to an orthopedic (bone) doctor. Until that visit:
- You will need to keep your cast or splint on at all times and keep your foot raised as much as possible.
- Do not put any weight on your injured ankle or try to walk on it.
Without surgery, your ankle will be placed in a cast or splint for 4 - 8 weeks.
- The length of time you must wear a cast or splint depends on the type of fracture you have.
- Your cast or splint may be changed more than once, as your swelling goes down.
- Almost always, you will not be allowed to bear weight on your injured ankleat first.
- At some point, you will use a special walking boot as the healing progresses.
You will need to learn:
- How to use crutches
- How to take care of your cast or splint
Symptom Relief
To reduce pain and swelling:
- Sit with your foot elevated higher than your knee at least 4 times a day.
- Apply an ice pack 20 minutes of every hour you are awake for the first 2 days.
- After 2 days, use the ice pack for 10 - 20 minutes 3 times a day, as needed.
For pain, you can use ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, and others) or naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, and others). You can buy these medications without a prescription.
- Do not use these medications for the first 24 hours after your injury. They may increase the risk of bleeding.
- Talk with your health care provider before using these medicines if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, or have had stomach ulcers or internal bleeding in the past.
- Do not take more than the amount recommended on the bottle or more than your health care provider advises you to take.
- Do not given aspirin to children.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol and others) is a pain medicine that is safe for most people. If you have liver disease, ask your provider if this medication is safe for you.
You may need prescription pain medicines (opioids or narcotics)) to keep your pain under control at first.
Your health care provider will tell you when it is okay to place any weight on your injured ankle.
- Most of the time, this will be at least 6 weeks.
- Putting weight on your ankle too soon may mean the bones do not heal properly.
You may need to have your duties at work changed if your job requires walking, standing, or climbing stairs.
At a certain point, you will be switched to a weight-bearing cast or splint. This will allow you to start walking. When you start walking again:
- Your muscles will likely be weaker and smaller, and your foot will feel stiff.
- You will begin learning exercises to help you rebuild your strength.
- You may be referred to a physical therapist to help with this process.
- Returning to sports or work activities requires that you have full strength in your calf muscle and that you have almost full range of motion back in your ankle.
Your health care provider may do x-rays 7 - 10 days and 1 month after your injury to see how your ankle is healing.
Your health care provider will let you know when you can return to regular activities and sports. Most people need at least 6 - 10 weeks to fully heal.
When to Call the Doctor
Call your health care provider if:
- Your cast or splint is damaged.
- Your cast or splint is too loose or too tight.
- You have severe pain.
- Your foot or leg is swollen above or below your cast or splint.
- You have numbness, tingling, or coldness in your foot, or your toes look dark.
- You cannot move your toes.
Also call your health care provider if you have questions about your injury or your recovery.
Ankle fractures. In: Eiff MP, Hatch RL, eds. Fracture Management for Primary Care.3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 13.
Review Date: 6/27/2012
Reviewed By: Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.


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The Rolling Stones' cancelled tour hasn't kept Charlie Watts from performing in Australia. "Perth Now" says the drummer took the stage Wednesday night at a local jazz club, sitting in with the band for an instrumental version of the Stones classic "Honky Tonk Woman."
I was at Ellington's Jazz Club on Monday when the Stones' sax and back up signer performed. Last night Charlie Watts! pic.twitter.com/EqPAU5j26T
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Stones sax player Tim Ries was performing at the club and invited Watts, who reportedly played with the band for about 45 minutes. Club owner Graham Wood says the rock legend was brought in through the kitchen/stage door, after "his security guys kind of did a sweep through and made sure everything was OK." But he says Charlie "didn't make a grand entrance or anything," and "it was all low key." Wood adds that Charlie was "there really just to enjoy the music."
Charlie was originally slated to play a much larger venue in Perth on Wednesday. The Stones' planned show at the Perth Arena was supposed to kick off the Australian leg of the band's "14 On Fire" tour, which was cancelled following Monday's death of Mick Jagger's girlfriend, L'Wren Scott.


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Moore, Christopher. Sacre Bleu
Vincent Van Gogh's unusual suicide—he shot himself in the chest shortly after finishing a painting, then walked a mile to a doctor's house—provides the catalyst for revelations about the origins of the painter's madness in this humorous and layered novel. Lucien Lessard, baker in the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris, has grown up around some of the greatest painters of the age, including Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, and Manet. An aspiring painter himself, Lucien finds that his painting takes fire when his true love, the mysterious and beautiful Juliette, brings him a special tube of ultramarine blue paint from a strange paint dealer known only as the Colorman. As it turns out, Van Gogh also bought his blue from the Colorman, as did most, if not all, of the other famous painters in Paris at the time. And all of those painters also conducted mad, passionate, and ultimately doomed relationships with beautiful women at the same time. Lucien, beginning to piece this together, joins forces with his friend "the little gentleman," the painter Toulouse-Lautrec—who, as it turns out, has also bought blue paint from the Colorman and also lost his true love, Carmen. They must discover the secret of the Colorman and the secret of the sacred blue before they, too, end up dead.
Humorous as Moore's books always are, Sacre Bleu, like Lamb and Fool, also contains a wealth of rich historical detail, clearly the product of meticulous reseach and a deep interest in the material. The painters are all portrayed as vividly as their paintings, and fin de siecle Paris is evoked realistically and colorfully.


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Military Vet Booted From Nursing School Over Phone Gun App
A man living in New Port Richey, Florida, phoned into the nationally syndicated Schnitt Show [Click Here for Audio] after he was dismissed from nursing school, all because of a gun app on his smart phone.
During a routine break in a five-hour long sociology class at the Ultimate Medical Academy in Tampa, 33-year old "Dan", who has asked that his last name be withheld, showed his recently downloaded "Gun Club II" app to a fellow classmate. The app supplies detailed pictures of various firearms, and produces the sound each gun makes when you hit the screen. Dan says the sound effects are not realistic.
Dan and his buddy shared a laugh over the wimpy sound, and returned to class for the remainder of the lecture without incident. That was March 20th.
The next day, Dan showed up for class, and was escorted to the office of the Director of Education, who informed Dan that a female classmate had complained to their Program Director that she felt threatened by the app, and that she had reported Dan was threatening other students with it. Dan was told not to return to the campus pending the outcome of an investigation.
School officials proceeded to talk to some other members of the class, and on March 25th, Dan was dismissed from the school entirely, just three months shy of completing his two-year registered nurse program. School officials maintain that Dan violated three different student conduct rules: He exhibited conduct that reflects unfairly on the school. He instigated or participated in rebellious activities. He made physical or verbal threats. At that point, he was told he could appeal the decision, or he could just hang out and resume his studies in the next session


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THE biggest fundraising event of Margaret Green Animal Rescue's (MGAR) year is set to take place next month.
Hundreds of people are expected to attend the charity's dog show and family fun day, which takes place at the Church Knowle animal sanctuary and visitors centre.
Lucy Compton, of MGAR, said: "Join in with all the fun on the day and enter one of the 17 dog show classes.
"From pedigree classes to novelty classes such as 'waggiest tail' and 'best MGAR rescue', there really is something for every dog.
"Dogs that have been rehomed from Margaret Green also have the chance to qualify for Buckham Fair."
A competition to find the best rescued and rehomed dogs started at Buckham Fair, near Beaminster in 2012.
Visitors to Margaret Green's dog show and fun day insist you do not have to own a dog to enjoy the occasion.
"The charity has organised a full programme of stalls and attractions including a dog scurry, bouncy castle and kids' zone, band and Pimms tent," said Lucy.
There will also be a BBQ and refreshments stand. This year's prize draw top prize is a cheque for £500.
Lucy said: "The dog show is the biggest fundraising event in the charity's calendar and they are urging people to come along and support them.
"Every penny raised will go directly back into caring for more than 1,200 animals each year who have been rescued from abuse or neglect, have been abandoned or whose owners can no longer look after them."
Entrance to the event is £3 for adults and £1 for children aged 12 and under.
It takes place at Margaret Green Animal Rescue animal sanctuary and visitor centre, Church Knowle, on Sunday, August 3, between 11am and 4pm.


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Drake's 'Nothing Was The Same' features Drake's father
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Drake is enlisting his father for his upcoming album Nothing Was The Same.
According to XXLMag.com, the rapper's father - Dennis Graham - is set to appear on a bonus track called "Heat Of The Moment."
Drizzy also opened up about his rocky relationship with his father. While there has been tension between them in the past, Drake says his father knows that he loves him "very much." However, when the time comes, Drake hopes to be a "better father" for his own children.
Drake also says he's living his father's dream of being a famous musician. He adds that recently his father has "rediscovered his passion for music." Nothing Was The Same is set to hit stores on September 24th.
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Feminism | Posted by Kirsten M on 07/14/2010
Unnatural Causes: Feminism and Health Care
Health care reform is on everyone's radar these days after we've watched Obama's plan go through change after change before being passed this year. It's been on my radar as a feminist because of the ways that it affects women and their bodies, especially pertaining to the right to choose. Recently, though, a new aspect of healthcare in the U.S. has been brought to my attention that I'm very concerned about, and I was looking for the feminist community's reaction.
The disturbing aspect is this: unequal societies have worse health outcomes than healthier societies no matter their health care systems. Unequal is defined as having a larger gap between the rich and the poor. The data are represented in a bazillion …


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Thread: How to increase milk production?
7th October 2012 12:51 PM #1
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How to increase milk production?
I only breastfed my two sons for 2 weeks because I have to go back to work. And that's my regret. I should have continued breastfeeding them. In my next child, I am planning to breastfeed exclusively. Do you have any tips on how to increase milk production?
12th October 2012 02:26 PM #2
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There are many things you can do to increase milk production, but if you aren't aware of any problems in particular, I would encourage you to breastfeed on demand, which means picking your baby up every time he starts to fuss and putting him to the breast.
The more stimulation the breasts have, the more milk will be produced.
I would also encourage new mums to get plenty of rest after birth, and to drink plenty of pure water and fresh juices. You need to stay well hydrated so you have plenty of liquid for your body to create breastmilk from.
Eating a healthy diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables can also help with breastmilk production.
And if you're going to be working, then you'll want to be sure you're pumping every 2 hours in order to keep that milk supply up. Having a hospital grade breast pump can make the whole process much faster.
Sure hope you'll be able to exclusively breastfeed your next baby. It's a wonderful experience and offers so many benefits for both mum and baby.
You can find lots of good breastfeeding information here.
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If you have problems with milk production you can always try blessed thistle and fenugreek. A warning, the fenugreek has a strong smell to it and after you have taken it for awhile your sweat will smell like it...lol. They have it in tea form if you don't want to take the pills. Unless you are allergic to one of them they shouldn't be a big deal. Some women do complain of mild nausea. If you are really having problems you can talk to your pediatrician or general practicioner who can give you a script. They tend to start with reglan because it is covered by insurance and fairly cheap. The second medication they could try is domperidone. You can only purchase it at a compounding pharmacy who is authorized to make it. Insurance will not cover it and when I priced it two years ago they quoted me $120 per two week supply. I was able to purchase it online from a reputable company in Europe my sister used. (They no longer sell or ship to the USA.) Using this med, the blessed thistle and fenugreek my sister was able to relactate when she and my bil adopted their second child. Then there are the oatmeal cookies and the breastmilk cookies. Pumping as much as possible. I went as far as to pump through the night every two hours for 30 min after attempting to bf my daughter. With all of that said, I can't tout a miracle story with any of these things. My daughter self weaned at 4 months and went strictly to formula. The week of her first birthday I was diagnosed with congestiveheart failure. My Cardiologist said there was nothing I could have done. My body spent the extra energy to keep my heart going over milk production. The most I ever made in a 24 hour period was 4-5 oz.
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All of these ladies have provided excellent information in regards to increasing and sustaining milk supply. Of course the best, and simplest, way to increase and maintain supply is to breastfeed on demand, as frequently as possible. Avoid formula, pacifiers, and bottles during the first month to month-and-a-half. Breast milk production largely functions on a supply and demand sort of schedule. The more you nurse, the more milk you will make.


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It used to be that networking was seen as a formal affair, marked by impeccable grooming, elevator pitches and efficient business-card distribution.
While grooming will always have its place, today's networking is far broader -- think social networking, online forums and speed networking (the business answer to speed dating).
For the shy or busy, online networking is a godsend. It can also be more effective than face-to-face meetings, says Edmonton consultant Julianna Cantwell.
"It's not about the networking, per se, it's about the relationship," Cantwell explains. "For example: You can go to many different face-to-face events and spend a huge number of hours networking. But if you don't follow up properly and build relationships, it does nothing for you.
"If you can build meaningful relationships online, that can sometimes be more effective."
If you're selling a specific product, networking online may be more efficient -- although selling yourself online may prove trickier, Cantwell notes. "It's hard to build a lot of trust in cyberspace."
Regardless of your take on social networking, "it's here to stay," notes Montreal career coach Cheryl Stein. LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace and the plethora of business-oriented forums offer plenty of ways to connect. No single site is necessarily more effective than another.
"The thing about networking is that you never know where you're going to meet someone who's going to change your life," Stein says. "You never, ever know.
"So, you have to kind of look at every opportunity out there as something that's not a waste."
Of course, how you use the many options out there is the key.
"You should have a strategy about what it is you want to convey and figure out how much time you want to devote to conveying it," Stein says. " 'My dog wants to go for a walk' is not how you want to use online networking ... but an article that you just got printed -- you want people to read that."
In addition to not wasting your contacts' time with inane status updates or posts, be careful with what personal information you share online.
"For an entrepreneur or someone who wants to move up in a company, (the Internet) is where people can find out a lot about you. Be careful about it.
"Figure out how you want people to perceive you," she says.
Social networking gives us all a broader reach, but with that comes the potential to be judged negatively.
Of course, while disclosing too much can be counterproductive, a certain amount of honesty about who you are can go a long way.
"The more authentic you are, the more true to self, the more people will believe your message and (what) you're selling -- whether it's a product, person or you," Stein says.
In addition to the many online ways to meet people, there are plenty of ways to meet people in person that don't involve crusty cocktail parties. Cantwell points out that structured networking events, like speed networking, are becoming very popular in cities across Canada.
"The challenge behind it is, you need to have a strong, clear positioning statement and (be able) to say it precisely and with conviction," she says.
It shouldn't be a scripted elevator pitch, either. "It can work, but it doesn't work for most people. It doesn't come across as genuine," Cantwell says.
If speed networking doesn't work with your schedule or suit your goals, there are plenty of local networking groups on sites like Meetup.com."It can be hard to co-ordinate many people's schedules, so it's a very efficient way to organize people," Cantwell notes.
You can also meet people in the course of personal hobbies or excursions around town. Taking classes can also connect you with like-minded people.
"Technically, you can meet people anywhere," she says.
Volunteering can also be a great way to meet new people while making a community contribution, Stein notes. "When you're volunteering, people see you as a giver ... you get immediate respect from people," she says.
"I'm a firm believer in getting back what you put into things. I've seen it too many times for it to be a coincidence. When you put good things out there, good things come back to you."
Caitlin Crawshaw is an award-winning journalist and copywriter. Visit her at www.inkslingermedia.com


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Those would be directories of any user/s that would be created. Since BT is designed to be run as root there is no "HOME" directory. roots "home" is /
If you want to create a link to that on the desktop there are plenty of guides on the internet for doing so.


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Coming off the successful completion of its first modular house—the Miller Ranch Porch House in Vanderpool, Texas—San Antonio-based Lake|Flato Architects learned a lot about what aspects of the building technology work and what still needs refinement. The question, the firm says, is how could more people get great design prefab, and how could we do it in a smart, efficient way?
In their session, principal Ted Flato, FAIA, and associate Bill Aylor, AIA, told the audience there are tremendous benefits to building with prefab technology, namely time savings, reduced costs, and sustainability. But they also talked about some issues that must be resolved.
Building on the history of the Sears kit houses along with previous research and work by Buckminster Fuller, LivingHomes, and Michelle Kaufmann, AIA, LEED AP, Lake|Flato designed the Porch House, a weekend retreat that consists of three metal-clad modules that were fabricated in a factory and delivered to the site. The house has 10-foot ceilings and good proportions and materials. The arrangement of rooms on site makes the home particular to its site. "The site work is the porches that connect the rooms," Flato explained.
Today, the firm has many projects on the boards and has found that the prefab homes cost about half what their site-built custom homes cost—about $200 per square foot. Aylor says the firm is starting to get better numbers. It also has found that prefab projects appeal to a more rural condition at the moment. From a design perspective, there's less stuff to choose from, but the quality is high, according to the architects. The modular design process has allowed Lake|Flato to test and refine its product with the goal of simplicity, beauty, and sustainability.


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The days changed like you wouldn't believe. When he was here, the grass was green, the flowers were pink, & the night was so bright. Life had sunshine & smiles, and all those things us pessimist's despise. Home wasn't like it used to be, because a house was never home, & he was never really planted like the flowers that lead up to their house. He was home, and anywhere they went, as long as they were together, they were home. There is, in fact, no place like it. After he died, everything suddenly lost taste, like he had taken it with him. So, she had to become friendly with the darkness and all sorts of scum, like the sewer rats & the Venus fly traps that she thought sometimes talked to her. She had become comfortably numb. All the animals spoke highly of him, and they only really fear the Seventh Son, his offspring. It wasn't quite prophecy, but his rage & evil were predicted not long ago; regardless, she ignored it for as long as she could, because ignorance is bliss, right?
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Top Ophthalmologist in Chicago Ridge Illinois
Eye Doctors: Optometrists and Ophthalmologists
In this Article
Ophthalmologist: Total Eye Care
Optometrist (OD): Vision Care and Eye Care Services
Optician: Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses
Choosing an Eye Doctor
There are two main types of eye doctors: ophthalmologists and optometrists. Confused about which is which and who does what? Here's an outline of the differences between eye doctors.
Ophthalmologist: Total Eye Care
Ophthalmologists are physicians. They went to medical school. After medical school, they had a one-year internship and a residency of three or more years.
Ophthalmologists offer complete eye care services. These include:
Vision services, including eye exams
Medical eye care — for conditions such as glaucoma, iritis, and chemical burns
Surgical eye care — for trauma, crossed eyes, cataracts, glaucoma, and other problems
Diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions related to other diseases, such as diabetes or arthritis
Plastic surgery — for drooping eyelids and smoothing wrinkles
Optometrist (OD): Vision Care and Eye Care Services
Optometrists are medical professionals but not physicians who went to medical school. After college, they spent four years in a professional program and got a doctor of optometry degree. Some optometrists undergo additional clinical training after optometry school. They focus on regular vision care and prescribe eyeglasses and contacts. They:
Perform eye exams
Treat conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism
Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses
Provide low vision aids and vision therapy
Diagnose eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and conjunctivitis
Prescribe medications for certain eye conditions (in some states)
Participate in pre- or post-operative care for people who need surgery
Optometrists and ophthalmologists may work together to take care of you.
Optician: Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses
Opticians are not eye doctors and cannot give eye exams. They get a one- or two-year degree, certificate, or diploma. They fill the prescription that your eye doctor gives you. They:
Evaluate lens prescriptions
Provide, adjust, and repair glasses, frames, and contact lenses
Take facial measurements
Help decide which type of lenses and frame will work best
Order and check products, including contact and eyeglass lenses
Choosing an Eye Doctor
When it comes to eye doctors, one type is not automatically better than the other. The right choice depends on your needs. The best eye doctor for you should:
Be recommended by your doctor, friends, or family
Be appropriate to your vision problems; if you need routine eyeglass/contact lens care you have many choices. If you have a specific medical eye condition, you may want to choose an ophthalmologist.
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Even in summertime I crave comfort dishes. I'm talking warm, heavily spiced bowls of things that might make you sweat a little when you eat them. I dunno. I'm aware that no one likes to sweat whilst eating, but I'll take it over eating chilled soup. Gazpacho? I just…can't. I'm sorry. (Not sorry.)
You know I'm game for a massive minimal-cooking–required salad, but homegirl needs a cooked meal several times a week, regardless of the weather. It's something about sitting down at night to eat something that has a story. Something that's been chopped and sautéed and simmered.
I love experimenting with cuisines that I find a little intimidating, it's like facing your fears in a totally contained and inconsequential way!
Whatta rush.
Since I've been cooking, I've found Thai and Indian cuisines to be among my favorites to make at home. Mostly because they involve big vats of stew-like concoctions that can be custom-made to involve heaps of vegetables, tons of flavor and spice, and require being mopped up with rice and/or flatbread. (In general, I enjoy mopping my food up with carbs. It's satisfying and delicious.)
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REDLANDS -- The smallest thing could bring Suh' Myah Brown to tears. The young girl had seen more than most others at her elementary school. Her North Redlands world was a place where a young neighbor was murdered. Her uncle had also been murdered and her mom had little or no help with her children.
"Everything seemed to be a tear-jerker for her," said her mother Daniele Brown in a 2011 letter to Redlands after-school program, the Micah House.
But then, Brown saw a change in her daughter after Suh' Myah started attending the after-school program.
"I began to notice not only was my child more sociable, she also became more helpful and she was always excited when it came time to go see miss Myra (at the Micah House on Chapel Street)."
Up to 137 little children with big voices, just like Suh' Myah, fill two old apartments every Monday through Thursday for the Trinity Community Foundation's Micah House after-school program.
"The big thing, and the little thing, we do is the day-to-day interaction," said Micah House director David Wilson. "This is not just after-school tutoring. We want to help them make wise decisions."
From first grade to 12th, anyone is welcome after 1:30 p.m. at either of their two locations on Chapel Street or Oxford Drive. In 2012, the program had 347 volunteers in the two homes for tutoring programs, nutrition counseling, gardening classes, business speakers, literacy classes along with personalized love and attention.
"I always have to find something that keeps me doing this," Wilson said. "Hearing that story from Suh' Myah has been the one thing that has kept me focused on what we want to do."
Although afraid for her academic success at first, Brown said in her letter to Wilson that her daughter's report card has been filled with A's and B's.
"A lot of these kids have experiences that are very different from the average person," said Oxford Street location program director Dianne Lawson. "But we believe that it should not define them ... it is life changing on so many different levels."
Twelve years ago, a group from Trinity Church noticed a need in North Redlands. Meeting as a loosely run and ragtag group, the volunteers started a small teen center.
"But then, the facilities they were meeting in were not available anymore," Wilson said. "The parents were actually upset about this and they wrote letters and petitioned the city council."
With the help of former Police Chief Jim Bueermann, the city of Redlands got involved and agreed to rent out space in a facility on Chapel Street for $1 per year.
But first, the church had to form a non-profit to run the program, giving rise to the Trinity Community Foundation.
"The city and the church really put their heads together and did this," Wilson said.
Over the years, the program has blossomed into a life changing experience for the children and their parents.
"We don't want to replace the parent's role," Wilson said. "We want to empower our community ... we believe in community development versus community service. Developing our community means we are empowering the families."
The Micah House regularly involves parents in programming when possible and encourages kids to take projects home to share with their families.
"In January a dietician will be coming in and doing education on health and nutrition," Wilson said. "We hope to influence the kids then have the kids train their parents on healthy cooking."
Wilson also shared the story of a family that started a garden together after a similar Micah House project.
Of the families that participate in the program, the majority have incomes of less than $12,000 per year. Almost half attend Franklin Elementary and the majority of the children are in between the third and seventh grades, according to the foundation's 2011-12 annual report. And although it is a Christian-based organization, the vast majority of the children who attend are not attached to a church at all, Wilson said.
Lawson hoped to emphasize that anyone is welcome at either Micah House location to come in and help out.
"Once they experience what we do, their hearts are captured," Lawson said. "It's the volunteers who come that makes this what it is. ... and many times they are the ones who really benefit from this."
Between both the houses, the foundation has three paid staff members whose salaries are paid by local churches, Wilson said.
"That's what I get to call my job," Lawson said. "You get to see life touched and changed and that is really amazing."
The Micah House has two locations in North Redlands: 611 Chapel St. and 1006 Oxford Drive. For more information, visit the website at http://micahhouseredlands.org/


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10/13/11: Jello Biafra on Occupy Wall Street!
The latest episode of What Would Jello Do features Jello talking about Occupy Wall Street!
08/19/11: Jello Biafra on the freeing of the West Memphis 3
Today the West Memphis 3- Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley, Jr., and Jason Baldwin, were released from prison! Here is a statement from Jello Biafra, long-time supporter of the WM3:
07/11/11: Jello/GSM San Francisco date is off
Sadly, the announced Jello & GSM San Francisco gig @ Slim's on 8/18 is cancelled, but Seattle 8/19 is still on.
06/30/11: Jello's statement cancelling his Tel Aviv show
Dear Friends,
06/14/11: Jello Biafra's statement on his tour to Israel/Palestine
Below is today's statement from Jello Biafra. On the Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine European tour, the band is wrapping up the trip with a show in Tel Aviv, Israel. The band will also be traveling to the West Bank.
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Mars Volta Members & Flea form new group
Listen to The Mars Volta on iHeartRadio | Listen to Red Hot Chili Peppers on iHeartRadio
Mars Volta founders Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedric Bixler-Zavala have teamed up with Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers to form a new supergroup.
Along with one-time Mars Volta drummer Dave Elitch, they debuted a new song called "4 AM" on Wednesday under the name Antemasque.
The new band may come as a bit of a surprise to Mars Volta fans following the group's breakup last year and a series of tweets from Cedric about Omar's apparent lack of commitment to Mars Volta.
Flea, meanwhile, seems to be surprised by the new band as well. He said in a tweet that he woke up to find out he's in a new supergroup, explaining that he just played on a few tracks with his friends "for love."
Woke to find out I'm in a new supergroup. Hahahaha. Played on some tracks a few weeks ago with my friends omar and Cedric for love that all
— Flea (@flea333) April 9, 2014
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NORCROSS, GA — Pace-O-Matic Inc. said Betson Enterprises has agreed to represent its new Moxie Mania Empire Edition, a skill game for New York State's tavern market that pays out cash prizes. Betson is hosting three spotlight shows featuring the game on June 4 at Betson Advance (Syracuse); on June 5 at the Hampton Inn (Albany); and on June 6 at corporate headquarters (Carlstadt, NJ).
Pace officials said New York's Moxie Mania, a numbers- based puzzle game under development for 18 months, has received written approval from the state regulators. They include the New York State Liquor Authority and local law enforcement; in Buffalo, some 200 games have been field-tested for the past eight weeks.
Approvals are based on a careful reading of New York State gambling laws, which permit cash payouts to winners of games of skill, explained Ron Carrara, Pace's vice-president of sales and marketing. "We have patented a feature called Zero Chance Technology, which means if the player does what he is supposed to do, there is a winner every time," he said.
The company said it expects to receive further approvals from state agencies, which including the State Racing and Wagering Board. Park Strategies, the lobbying firm of former U.S. senator from New York, Alphonse D'Amato, has been hired to represent Pace in talks with state and local authorities.
Gameplay has no online components. But Carrara said later this summer the company will set up online delivery of a "fill system" that replenishes gameplay with new number combinations and winning arrangements representing targets that skilled players can achieve. And he said games of this type and earning capacity usually cost between $8,000 and $10,000, but Moxie Mania Empire Edition is expected to cost less than half the norm.
As a condition of purchase, operators will be required to sign an agreement with Betson that stipulates the game be installed in taverns only - not in malls or fraternal clubs, and out of proximity to schools.


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It's worth taking a moment to pause Mardi Gras discussions and look ahead to a fantastic event that will take place this spring. Three vintage Tall Ships will dock in New Orleans from April 17-23, 2012. Mark your calendars and reserve your favorite New Orleans Bed and Breakfast soon.
This historic event is to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, considered by some to be "America's Second War for Independence." Over the course of three years, celebrations will take place in many parts of the country. Events will conclude in 2015 in New Orleans, where the last battle of the War of 1812 was fought.
Authentic, historic Tall Ships are magnificent. To see them make their way up the Mississippi River will be breathtaking. Hundreds of thousands of people have gathered in Boston, New York, and in other ports around the world to witness Tall Ships under sail. We are thrilled and honored to host them in New Orleans.
The ships will be joined by the Blue Angels, incredible flyers from the U.S. Naval Air Division. What an interesting juxtaposition: historic ships gliding silently upriver, and modern jets screaming overhead.
April 17-23, 2012, will be filled with many interesting programs and events. Visitors will be able to tour the Tall Ships, see incredible air shows by the Blue Angels, watch parades of sail, and enjoy many other activities. More details is available at NOLA Navy Week.
As of this writing, three Tall Ships are scheduled to be in New Orleans in April: USCG Barque Eagle, Guayas of Ecuador, and Gloria of Columbia. It is hoped that additional ships will be able to join them. Regretfully, the only two extant ships that date back to the War of 1812 are permanently moored in Boston and Baltimore.
Witness history come to life. See the Tall Ships sail into New Orleans.
Please see New Orleans Bed and Breakfasts to find an inn.


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ShamanVirtuel announced spoonwep3 is in alpha mode, and it looks like it will blow GrimWepa out of the water. I can't really compete with that guy (nor would I want to).
I had fun making it, and it was a lot of fun going back-and-forth with testers... Trying out new options, fixing bugs, etc... But I don't think there's anything left for me to fix/add.
I figure my 15 minutes of fame are up!
I'm glad I could give back to the BackTrack community from which I've taken so much from, and I'm also glad you enjoyed the program


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well till now i am having this problem....
admin or mode or pros out there please look at this problem
Here's the guide in case anyone needs to know what i'm looking at
I'm skipped over the part of installing the toolkit and the SDK because it said it was only necessary if I wanted to build an application which is beyond my capabilities at the moment. I'm to the part where you run CUDA by typing ./CUDA-Multiforcer. Upon executing it I receive the following error:HTML Code:http://www.offensive-security.com/documentation/backtrack-4-cuda-guide.pdf
./CUDA-Multiforcer: error while loading shared libraries: libargtable2.so.0: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory.
I've googled some and searched this site, not turned up much. One link from Google suggested I edit "ld.so.conf" in the /etc dir and add libargtable2.so.0 to it. I wasn't sure if that would help me or not, but I did look in that file and the only line it has is "include /etc/ld.so.conf.d /*.conf"
I'm a bit stumped - what I have done wrong?
well till now i am having this problem....
admin or mode or pros out there please look at this problem
Please define "this" as in "this problem"?
I try install CUDA to. Well be nice to hawe some new guide to it, with some more info or so...
When it comes to missing libraries it normally down to the user having packages missing. If you google libargtable2.so.0 about the forth result down you can see that library belongs to a package called argtable2. So this means you need to install this via your package manager or compile from source. http://argtable.sourceforge.net/ or apt-get install libargtable2-dev and you should be good to roll
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try this URL i followed this and it works beautifully
HTML Code:http://www.backtrack-linux.org/wiki/index.php/CUDA_On_BackTrack4


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GSA Awards Task Order For EPA One-stop Info Exchange
April 9, 2002
Contact: Mary Alice Johnson (202) 501-1231
Washington, DC -- The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded a task order to develop and operate the Central Data Exchange (CDX), the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) enterprise-wide portal for exchanging environmental data.
GSA's Federal Systems Integration and Management (FEDSIM) Center, a program of the Federal Technology Service (FTS), made the award through GSA's Millennia contract to Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) on behalf its client, EPA. With all options exercised, the seven-year performance-driven task order has an estimated value of over $285 million.
The task order will integrate complex data processing operations that currently are managed separately. The CDX will allow companie, states, tribes, and other organizations to electronically exchange data with relevant EPA regulatory programs through one central portal on subjects such as hazardous wastes, toxic elements, air quality, water purity, and pesticides.
"This award exemplifies the expertise GSA brings to its client agencies," said FTS Commissioner, Sandy Bates. "FEDSIM worked closely with EPA to understand their needs and to tailor the requirements to meet those needs. With our Millennia contract, EPA was assured that some of industry's finest IT integrators would compete for the work. I am very proud of the role FTS has played to help EPA complete the award ahead of schedule, and to help them obtain a high quality solution for a program that will be very important to the American people."
Managing over $1.2 billion in new IT acquisitions in 2001, FEDSIM offers federal agencies a wide range of value-added support and has a proven track record of developing innovative, award-winning solutions to government IT challenges.
GSA is a centralized federal procurement and property management agency created by Congress to improve government efficiency and help federal agencies better serve the public. It acquires, on behalf of federal agencies, office space, equipment, telecommunications, information technology, supplies, and services. GSA, comprised of 14,000 associates, provides services and solutions for the office operations of over 1 million federal workers located in 8,300 government-owned and leased buildings in 1,600 U.S. communities.


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GE Healthcare, Giraffe OmniBed and Giraffe Incubator: Class I Recall – Device May Randomly Delete Stored Information When Powered On
AUDIENCE: Risk Manager, Biomedical Engineer
ISSUE: The Giraffe Incubator and Giraffe OmniBed may randomly delete stored information and enter new information in its place (over-write) when the device turns "on" or recovers from a power failure. When this occurs, the heater or oxygen delivery option will turn "off" and the new set point will be "0". In addition, alarms may not appropriately alert users that heater or oxygen delivery options are "off" or that the set points are less than intended. The alarm failure may go unnoticed.
All newborn babies using this device are at risk of serious adverse health consequences, including death, due to this malfunction. Inaccurate temperature can result in hypothermia (dangerously low body temperature) or hyperthermia (dangerously high body temperature), and inaccurate oxygen regulation can result in hypoxia (low blood oxygen) or hyperoxia (high blood oxygen). In addition, newborn babies requiring transport may be at increased risk of adverse health consequences due to potential malfunction when moving from one power source to another (wall outlet to/from battery power).
These products were manufactured and distributed from August 01, 2012 to December 01, 2012.
BACKGROUND: The Giraffe OmniBed can function as an incubator (closed mode) or as a warmer (open mode) and can transition from one mode to the other on the user's demand. Incubators and warmers are used to maintain the body temperature of a newborn baby. In "closed mode", the OmniBed provides heat through a closed, temperature-controlled environment. In "open mode", the device provides heat in an open environment using overhead heaters.
The Giraffe Incubator is an infant incubator used to maintain the body temperature of a newborn baby by providing heat through a closed, temperature-controlled environment. This device may include a controlled oxygen delivery system that is used to provide stable amounts of oxygen to newborn babies.
RECOMMENDATION: On January 8, 2013, GE Healthcare sent "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letters to affected customers notifying them of the problem, the affected devices, and the action to be taken by the customer. In addition, customers were given instructions for continued use of the Giraffe OmniBed and Giraffe Incubators. GE Healthcare will correct all affected devices at no cost, and will contact customers to arrange for this correction.
Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:
- Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
- Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
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Nuno helps Yankees gain split of doubleheader
CLEVELAND -- Vidal Nuno pitched five innings of three-hit ball to win his first major league start, Vernon Wells and Lyle Overbay had two RBIs apiece and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians 7-0 Monday for a doubleheader split.
Cleveland's Justin Masterson pitched a four-hitter for his third career shutout as the Indians won the opener 1-0 and stopped the Yankees' five-game winning streak.
Pitching in just his second game for the Yankees, Nuno walked three walks and struck out three. The former Cleveland draft pick became the only left-hander other than CC Sabathia or Andy Pettitte to start for New York since 2008.
Rookie Adam Warren finished the five-hitter for his first big league save.
New York chased Trevor Bauer (1-2) during a six-run seventh and handed the Indians just their third loss in 16 games.
Consecutive postponements last month forced the teams back to Progressive Field for the rare, one-admission twinbill. The Yankees detoured into Cleveland on their way back from Kansas City, while the Indians returned home for one day from a trip to Detroit and Philadelphia.
Selected by the Indians in the 48th round of the 2009 amateur draft, Nuno gave the Yankees everything they could have hoped for in the second game.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he wanted to limit Nuno to 75 pitches, but the 25-year-old had surpassed that when he gave up consecutive two-out singles in the fifth. However, Nuno struck out Asdrubal Cabrera with runners at first and third to end the threat and preserve a 1-0 lead.
Nuno's first career win was hardly guaranteed when he was replaced, but the Yankees broke it open in the sixth, highlighted by Overbay's two-run double.
In the opener, Masterson (6-2) gave up four singles -- only one reached the outfield -- for his second shutout this season. The right-hander overpowered the AL East leaders for his third career shutout and second this year following a blanking of the Chicago White Sox on April 12.
Jason Kipnis homered in the first inning off David Phelps (1-2) for the Indians, who were outscored 25-7 by the Yankees in two losses last month.
Wells drove home New York's first run in the second game with a fielder's choice.
Jayson Nix singled with one out, and Robinson Cano followed with a grounder to first he beat out for a base hit. On the play, first baseman Carlos Santana overthrew Bauer covering first, allowing to Nix to take third. Bauer tripped and was briefly shaken up but stayed in the game.
Wells then drove Nix home with a grounder to short.
Bauer held the Yankees in check until the seventh, when the right-hander gave up doubles to rookie Corban Joseph -- his first major league hit -- and Austin Romine. After Bauer was pulled, New York kept adding on runs against Nick Hagadone and Matt Albers.
New York is 23-10 since opening the season 1-4.
In the opener, Masterson had little trouble with a New York lineup lacking injured stars Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Curtis Granderson and Mark Teixeira. He retired the side in order four times, struck out nine and was backed by solid and sometimes stellar defense.
New York's best scoring threat in the opener came in the second when the Yankees loaded the bases on a pair of two-out infield singles sandwiched around a walk from Masterson. But he struck out No. 9 hitter Alberto Gonzalez and easily handled the Yanks' makeshift lineup.
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'"No matter how bad it gets, as far as the lack of offense, the statistics, it's frustrating you're losing games and everything, I mean, I'm not going to stop. I'm not going to quit," Stafford said Friday inside the First Niagara Center after the Sabres prepared for tonight's tilt against the Canadiens. "I'm going to continue to try to find ways to get better and do my best, and that's just who I am."'
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The Air Force recently launched a new website for the moms-to-be in their ranks.
The Air Force recently launched a new website to support pregnant Airmen: Pregnancy A to Z. It provides information from real parents and physicians through videos that provide tips for the first trimester all the way through to delivery and post-partum. Check out the exercise library too—keeping fit while you're pregnant is essential for a healthy pregnancy and an easy recovery. And the site isn't just for moms. Dads-to-be will find helpful information as well.
For more information, check out HPRC's website for military-specific pregnancy resources, exercising when you are pregnant, and getting fit after giving birth.


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American Hunter Mahan is not seeking redemption after moving to within touching distance of leader Lee Westwood with a superb third-round 68 at the British Open on Saturday.
Mahan lost a Ryder Cup singles match to Graeme McDowell at Celtic Manor in 2010 when he duffed a chip shot to the 17th green and conceded a victory which handed the trophy to Europe.
"I don't need any redemption or anything like that, just playing golf," the 31-year-old told reporters after finishing two behind Westwood on 212, one under.
"I don't play golf for revenge or to make up for anything. I'm playing because I really like to play and it's the ultimate challenge playing major golf. So that's the only thing I'm worried about."
Mahan, who finished tied fourth at last month's U.S. Open, shot 72 in his first two rounds at Muirfield but five birdies sent him shooting up a congested leaderboard on another testing day at the East Lothian links.
"Obviously the course is difficult," he said. "I don't know how many guys are under par right now. Any score in the red is good. I played really solid today tee to green. Just two bogeys.
"But I hit a lot of good quality shots and the putter was obviously very strong, making a bomb on two and a bunch of key putts coming in. It was a total team effort by my game today."
Mahan was honest enough to admit his game may not have been good enough to win majors in the past.
"Probably my short game hasn't been as strong as it needed to be," he said. "But I'm chipping and putting great and doing all the right things.
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Tornados prepare to open 2011 season this weekend in AsheboroFebruary 4, 2011
Brevard ready to compete in third season in the NCAA Division II and the SAC
Brevard, N.C. - Coach Matt McCay and the Brevard College baseball team know a series of challenges awaits them as they begin the 2011 baseball season, but the team and the coaching staff look to face those challenges head-on as the Tornados begin their third season as full members of the NCAA Division II and the South Atlantic Conference.
The Tornados finished up the 2010 season with a 9-35 record, going 2-21 in South Atlantic Conference competition and finishing up 5-16 at home at Gil Coan Field. The Tornados did have several bright spots from last season, including a three game home winning streak and several series splits and will look to continue to develop on those wins as they prepare for the five game road trip that starts the 2011 year.
With the roster turnover, competition is the theme of this year's training camp as the battle for starting positions was fierce during both the fall practices and early this spring, with many newcomers seeking to establish their places in the Brevard lineup.
On the mound, Coach McCay looks to begin the season with several talented men competing for starting spots, including senior right-hander Jacob White and sophomore righty Brennan Daniels. White and Daniels combined for 21 starts and 29 appearances on the rubber last season and return as the veteran leaders on the mound. Also projected to be in the starting rotation are Pfeiffer University transfer Casey Smith and freshman left-hander, Zack Simpson, while returners Jacob Koontz, Joseph Lepore and others may also work themselves into the rotation with quality outings at the beginning of the season.
Smith joins the Tornados after appearing in 13 games on the mound for the Falcons, throwing 16.1 innings in relief for Pfeiffer last season and is ready to make the next step in his development, while Simpson, a West Rowan High School graduate, was an All-Conference and All-County selection and was a two-time State Games participant in high school and will provide balance to the right-handed heavy Brevard pitching staff.
A trio of transfers will be setting up camp behind the plate this season to call the games for Brevard this year as junior Zack Merriken, sophomore Christopher Christopoulos and freshman James Pegram will battle for playing time. All three catchers will have a big role in the Tornados success this season and take pride in working with the pitching staff and running the team defense. Merriken comes to the Tornados from Catawba Valley Community College, where he appeared in 49 games with the Buccaneers, recording a .352 batting average while hitting six home runs. Christopoulos transferred to Brevard from St. Peter's College in New Jersey, where he appeared in 33 games with the Peacocks, while Pegram came to Brevard from Winthrop University and was a high school standout at Waccamaw High School in Pawleys Island, S.C., where he was an All-Region performer.
Around the infield, Randy O'Dell and Alex Bedenbaugh will look at potentially sharing time at first base. O'Dell, a transfer from Lenoir Community College, recorded a .481 batting average in 25 games with the Lancers last season and is expected to provide a solid bat as well as good defense around first, while Bedenbaugh, a 2010 BC redshirt, returns to the squad and was an All-Region performer at Mid-Carolina High School.
Competition is the name of the game the rest of the way around the diamond as several players on the team showcase the athletic ability to help Brevard at multiple positions on the field and make an impact on the 2011 roster.
Juniors Kramer Clark, Steele Myers and Aaron Reese, sophomores Derek Ham and Christopoulos and freshman McKenzie Queen are all expected to have opportunities to showcase their skills in the middle infield this season, with Clark, Ham, Reese, Queen and Christopoulos all expecting to challenge for playing time at second base, while Steele and Ham will look to challenge for the starting shortstop position.
Clark returns having hit .318 in his sophomore year with the Tornados, bringing a consistent bat to the top-half of the Brevard lineup last season, finishing third on the team with 50 hits. Ham also provided a good stick for the Tornados, hitting .341 in his first year in collegiate baseball, while also flashing the leather in recording a .972 fielding percentage in 22 games' action. Reese looks to provide leadership, as the junior is also a quarterback on the BC football team, while Queen provides a left-handed bat and was an All-Conference selection at Smoky Mountain High School.
Myers, a transfer from Division I Virginia Military Institute, appeared in 50 games over two years with the Keydets and stood out in the VMI lineup last season, hitting .288, while providing a solid glove in the field.
Third base will also receive its fair share of competition as well as sophomore Brett Brinson will be joined by Reese, Clark, Queen and Christopoulos in fighting for the starting position. Brinson played in 19 games last season for the Tornados, hitting .333 while driving in seven runs and had a .939 fielding percentage and will look to improve in all categories as he begins his second season with Brevard.
Around the outfield, athleticism and speed reign in what Coach McCay calls one of Brevard's strongest assets this season as returners Ron Patterson and Tyler Parker will duke it out with newcomers Kameron Armacost, Ethan Pressley, Zak Beard and Champ Stuart.
Patterson started all 43 games in centerfield for the Tornados last season, and the senior finished the season as one of the Tornados top defenders, while also providing steady offense in scoring 21 runs. Parker also returns after redshirting in 2010 and has shown versatility among the outfield positions, potentially seeing time at all three this season.
Armacost transferred in from Hagerstown Community College, where the Littlestown, Pa. native appeared in 81 games for the Hawks, hitting .292, while driving in 14 runs, while Pressley comes in with impressive credentials, as the sophomore was a three-time All-WAC selection with the North Henderson High School Knigths. Freshmen Beard and Stuart will also challenge for playing time with Beard joining the Tornados from West Henderson High School, while Stuart was an All-Conference and All-State performer at Christ School.
Late in the game, Coach McCay will look to turn the ball over to the revamped Tornados bullpen, led by veterans Koontz, Lepore, Alex Litaker, Casey Burnette and Josh Case, as well as newcomers Michael Bradley, Kevin Hamilton, Will Bullock and Dustin Haithcox.
Koontz led the Tornados with 22 appearances last season, pitching 40 innings and striking out 31, while Lepore, Litaker, Burnette and Case combined for 33 appearances for Brevard, including 15 in conference play and recorded three of Brevard's nine victories last season. White also has seen time in the bullpen and could also help the Tornados in the late innings.
Right-handers Bradley and Hamilton are both hard-throwers, with Bradley coming in having received the Brevard High School MVP honor in his junior and senior seasons, while Hamilton finished his high school career as the Northwest Cabarrus High School all-time career saves leader. Lefties Bullock and Haithcox will provide balance to the pitching staff, with Bullock having played on the MVP National team and was a participant in the Disney Classic, while Haithcox was an All-Conference and All-County selection with the Eastern Randolph High School Wildcats.
The Tornados begin the 2011 season on February 5th as they open the season on the road at McCrary Park, home of the Coastal Plain League Asheboro Copperheads, in a neutral game doubleheader against the St. Andrews Presbyterian Knights. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 1 p.m. The Tornados will remain on the road on Sunday, February 6th, in a doubleheader against Pfeiffer University and Catawba College, played in Newman Park on the campus of Catawba College. First pitch against Pfeiffer is set for 4 p.m., while the Tornados take on SAC rival Catawba at 7 p.m.
The Tornados' home opener is scheduled for Saturday, February 12th, against Alderson-Broaddus at Gil Coan Field. First pitch of the three-game series is set for noon.


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'Novotny is expected to make his NHL debut in Buffalo's game against Phoenix on Thursday, filling in for rookie Paul Gaustad, who's out with a head injury. Coach Lindy Ruff said Gaustad is feeling better after experiencing headaches this week, but added the center could also miss the Sabres game against Los Angeles on Saturday.'
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Manual Sliding Security Gates (Type 3) delivering high performance time after time in the most demanding environments. This gate can span openings of 8 metres (single leaf) or up to 16 metres (double leaf) in a cantilever construction. No need for a ground track.
The frame and stanchions of the Manual Security Gates are manufactured from substantial rectangular hollow sections and a variety of infill options are available.
The gate rolls on two pairs of industrial bogies, each bogey having eight wheels and being fully zinc plated to ensure that they operate even in the harshest environments.
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The New York Fed engages with individuals, households and businesses in the Second District and maintains an active dialogue in the region. The Bank gathers and shares regional economic intelligence to inform our community and policy makers, and promotes sound financial and economic decisions through community development and education programs.
Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility: Terms and Conditions1
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General Terms and Conditions
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York (New York Fed) will make up to $200 billion of loans under the TALF. TALF loans will have a term of three years or, in certain cases, five years; will be non-recourse to the borrower; and will be fully secured by eligible ABS. The U.S. Treasury Department will provide $20 billion of credit protection to the Federal Reserve in connection with the TALF, as described below.
Eligible Collateral
All or substantially all of the credit exposures underlying eligible ABS must be exposures that are (1) for newly issued ABS, originated by U.S.-organized entities or institutions or U.S. branches or agencies of foreign banks and (2) for all ABS, made to U.S.-domiciled obligors or, with respect to real property, located in the United States or one of its territories. The underlying credit exposures of eligible ABS must be auto loans, student loans, credit card loans, equipment loans, floorplan loans, insurance premium finance loans, small business loans fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. Small Business Administration, receivables related to residential mortgage servicing advances (servicing advance receivables) or commercial mortgage loans.
The set of permissible underlying credit exposures of eligible ABS may be expanded later to include non-Agency residential mortgages and/or other asset classes.
Eligible collateral for a particular borrower must not be backed by loans originated or securitized by the borrower or by an affiliate of the borrower. A borrower, however, is not restricted from using an SBA Pool Certificate or Development Company Participation Certificate as collateral for its TALF loan even if the underlying loans backing the SBA ABS were originated by such borrower or its affiliates, provided that the borrower has no knowledge that the loans were originated by it or its affiliates. A borrower, in all cases, is not permitted to collateralize a TALF loan with ABS that was securitized by the borrower or by an affiliate of the borrower.
A CMBS will not be eligible collateral for a particular borrower if that borrower, or any of its affiliates, is a borrower under a mortgage loan backing the CMBS unless that loan, and each other mortgage loan in the CMBS mortgage pool made to an affiliate of the TALF borrower, together constitute no more than 5% of the aggregate principal balance of the mortgage loans in the pool as of the subscription date.
An ABS backed by commercial and government fleet leases, rental fleet leases or floorplan loans will not be eligible collateral for a particular borrower, if that borrower, or any of its affiliates, is an obligor under a loan or lease backing the ABS, unless the aggregate principal balance of the loans or leases made to the TALF borrower and each of its affiliates in the pool backing the ABS together constitute no more than 10% of the aggregate principal balance of all of the loans and leases in the pool as of the subscription date. In the case of leases, the term "aggregate principal balance" refers to the securitization value of the leases in the pool.
An ABS will not be eligible collateral for a particular borrower if that borrower, or any of its affiliates, is the manufacturer, producer or seller of any products, or the provider of any services, the sale, provision, or lease of which is financed by the loans or leases in the pool supporting that ABS unless the loans or leases relating to such products or services constitute no more than 10% of the aggregate principal balance of the loans and leases in the pool supporting such ABS as of the issuance date of such ABS. For purposes of this requirement, products include financial products such as insurance, and services include education. In the case of leases, the term "aggregate principal balance" refers to the securitization value of the leases in the pool.
A newly issued ABS with a redemption option (other than pursuant to a customary clean-up call) is not eligible as collateral unless the ABS issuer has received acceptance of such redemption option from the New York Fed.
As of the TALF loan closing date for newly issued ABS (including newly issued CMBS) and as of the TALF loan subscription date for legacy CMBS, the ABS must have a credit rating in the highest long-term or, in the case of non-mortgage-backed ABS, the highest short-term investment-grade rating category from at least two eligible nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSROs) and must not have a credit rating below the highest investment-grade rating category from an eligible NRSRO. Eligible collateral will not include an ABS that obtains such credit ratings based on the benefit of a third-party guarantee or an ABS that an eligible NRSRO has placed on review or watch for downgrade. See the "Frequently Asked Questions" under "Credit Ratings" for further information regarding eligible NRSROs.
Further information on eligibility requirements for each category of ABS is provided below.
Risk Assessment
Any determination by the New York Fed, following its risk assessment, that proposed TALF-eligible collateral is acceptable is not investment advice, a recommendation to purchase securities or a guarantee of credit quality, and does not reflect any view by the New York Fed as to the value of such security. No potential TALF borrower should rely on such determination in connection with its purchase of any ABS. Further, the determination that an ABS meets the eligibility requirements of the TALF program continues to be the responsibility of the borrower and the TALF agent.
Eligible Borrowers
A financing subsidiary of a Public-Private Investment Fund (PPIF) established pursuant to the Legacy Securities Public-Private Investment Program may be an eligible borrower (an "Eligible PPIF Borrower) only with respect to legacy CMBS and only if the PPIF is receiving Treasury-supplied debt financing equal to or less than 50 percent of the PPIF's total equity (including private and Treasury-supplied equity) and satisfies all other borrower eligibility requirements.
Transaction Structure and Pricing
TALF loans will be pre-payable in whole or in part at the option of the borrower, but substitution of collateral during the term of the loan generally will not be allowed. Unless otherwise provided in the Master Loan and Security Agreement (MLSA), any remittance of principal on eligible collateral must be used immediately to reduce the principal amount of the TALF loan in proportion to the loan's original haircut (e.g., if the original haircut was 10 percent, 90 percent of any remittance of principal must immediately be repaid to the New York Fed). In addition, for collateral priced at a premium to par the borrower will make an additional principal payment calculated to adjust for the average reversion of market value toward par value as the ABS matures. Also, for five-year TALF loans (which will be available for loans secured by SBA ABS or ABS backed by student loans or commercial mortgage loans), the excess of interest and any other distributions (excluding principal distributions) on the ABS over TALF loan interest payable (such amount, "net carry") will be remitted to the TALF borrower only until net carry equals 25% per annum of the original haircut amount in the first three loan years, 10% in the fourth loan year, and 5% in the fifth loan year, and the remainder of such net carry will be applied to TALF loan principal. For a three-year TALF loan for legacy CMBS, such net carry will be remitted to the borrower in each loan year until it equals 30% per annum of the original haircut amount, with the remainder applied to loan principal. The New York Fed will assess an administrative fee equal to 10 basis points of the loan amount on the settlement date for non-mortgage-backed ABS collateral, and 20 basis points for CMBS collateral.
Further information on transaction structure and pricing for TALF loans secured by each category of ABS is provided below and in the MLSA.
The New York Fed reserves the right to reject any request for a loan, in whole or in part, in its discretion.
Roles of TALF Agents and Custodian Bank
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