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GSA Encourages Citizen Participation in Regulatory Process
Dec. 9, 2009
Contact: Jeff Woodworth, 202-501-1231
Pending Regulatory Actions Available Online at www.RegInfo.gov
WASHINGTON – The U.S. General Services Administration made thousands of pending and recently completed federal regulatory actions available for public review and comment with the release of the annual Regulatory Plan at www.RegInfo.gov.
"Federal regulations have a profound effect on everybody's daily lives, so we're making sure the regulatory process is transparent and open to the public," said Michael Robertson, Associate Administrator of Governmentwide Policy. "Citizens can add their voice to the conversation on this year's Regulatory Plan by going to www.RegInfo.gov."
"Putting this plan online is one of the many ways we're working toward a more transparent, participatory, and collaborative government by making information easily accessible and engaging the public in dialogue on important issues," Robertson added.
GSA's Office of Governmentwide Policy publishes the Unified Agenda and annual Regulatory Plan on behalf of the Office of Management and Budget. The Regulatory Plan includes descriptions of more than 4,000 regulatory actions either currently under development or recently completed by approximately 60 federal agencies, departments and commissions. The Plan is a key element of the Unified Regulatory Agenda, which is published every spring and fall. The Plan includes agency statements of regulatory priorities, plus detailed information about the most significant regulatory actions.
"Some of the nation's most important policies are implemented through regulation. In domains as diverse as energy efficiency, environmental protection, health care, occupational safety, civil rights, communications, homeland security, and many more, the government attempts to protect its citizens through regulations," OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Administrator Cass Sunstein explained in introducing the annual plan.
"Regulatory decisions often require complex tradeoffs, especially in the current economic environment. We are committed to ensuring that those tradeoffs reflect the best available information, respect scientific integrity, and benefit from public participation - and are rooted in a clear and transparent understanding of the human consequences," Sunstein said.
The Agenda and Plan fulfill directives set forth by Executive Order 12866 and the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 USC 602) that require all federal regulatory agencies to publish regulatory planning and agenda information.
To view the Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan, visit www.RegInfo.gov. To comment on government regulations and related documents, visit www.Regulations.gov.
GSA provides a centralized delivery system of products and services to the federal government, leveraging its enormous buying power to get the best value for taxpayers.
Founded in 1949, GSA manages more than 11 percent of the government's total procurement dollars and $24 billion in federal assets, including 8,600 government-owned or leased buildings and 213,000 vehicles.
GSA helps preserve our past and define our future, as a steward of more than 480 historic properties, and as manager of USA.gov, the official portal to federal government information and services.
GSA's mission to provide superior workplaces, expert technology solutions, acquisition services, purchasing and E-Gov travel solutions and management policies, at best value, allows federal agencies to focus on their core missions.
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Florida Shootout Leaves Seven People Dead
(Hialeah, FL) -- Seven people are dead after a shooting at a Hialeah, Florida apartment complex. Police Sergeant Eddie Rodriguez says a gunman killed six people before police shot and killed him. Last night, the suspect barricaded himself in an apartment in the Miami suburb and held two people hostage. After negotiations failed a SWAT team rescued the hostages and killed the gunman after a shootout. Officers found several bodies as they searched the complex. One body was found across the street and may have been hit by a stray bullet.

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Andover Artist - Richard Graber
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Richard Graber was a documentary photographer of Andover. He had a shop in the Musgrove building and later on Park Street between 1968 and 1988. His black and white photographs preserve an era on Andover's Main Street in the 1960s and 1970s. He passed away at the age of 72 on January 29, 2007.
- Elm Square:the photographs of Richard Graber, 1962-1969 by Richard Graber, Andover Room R974.45 Gra
- Andover Townsman, June 29, 2000 p. 42+.
- A Life Worth Recording;Back in Town, Photographer Richard Graber Plans Memoirs.Andover townsman,July 3, 2003, page 1,8. (portrait)
- Andover Townsman, February 8, 2007, p. 12. Obiturary, p. 8.
- "Preservation Panel Honors Local Photographer Posthumously", Townsman, July 5, 2007. (This article contains his portrait)
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STAMFORD, CT -- Crane Co. reported sales of $94.2 million by its merchandising systems unit in the fourth quarter of 2012, a 9% increase compared with same period a year ago. Crane said the improvement reflects growth in the segment's two business areas, payment systems and vending solutions. The segment's operating profit and margins increased, reflecting the impact of the higher sales and productivity gains in both areas.
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Companywide, Crane Co. posted pre-share quarterly earnings from continuing operations of 79¢ a share, up sharply from a net loss of $2.18 a share in the fourth quarter of 2011. The recent-quarter results included after-tax charges of $4 million, or 7¢ a share, associated with costs related to Crane Co.'s pending acquisition of MEI Conlux Holdings and "repositioning" actions. In December, Crane Co. announced that it had agreed to purchase 100% equity interest in payment systems giant MEI from Bain Capital and Advantage Partners for approximately $820 million on a cash- and debt-free basis. | SEE STORY
Crane Co.'s fourth quarter sales from continuing operations rose 1.6%, or $10 million, to $630 million, from the comparable year-earlier period. Operating profit from continuing operations in the recent fourth quarter was $76.2 million, compared with an operating loss of $194 million in the fourth quarter of 2011.
For the full year, sales from continuing operations in 2012 were $2.58 billion, up 3.1% from $2.5 billion in 2011. Operating profit from continuing operations was $310.4 million in 2012 compared to $36.6 million in 2011. Full-year earnings per diluted share were $3.72, up from 44¢ a share in 2011.
"In 2013, we are expecting our third consecutive year of record earnings, with continued operating margin expansion and strong free cash flow," said Crane Co. chief executive Eric C. Fast. "Our 2013 forecast does not include the recently announced acquisition of MEI which, in combination with Crane Payment Solutions, establishes a third large growth platform for Crane."
The company revised its preliminary 2013 guidance to be in a range of $4.10 to $4.30, representing an increase of 11% to 16% over 2012 earnings a share of $3.70.
Excluding one-time transaction and integration costs, the company expects MEI to be accretive to earnings within the first year of acquisition by approximately 25¢ a share, including 5¢ in synergies.
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The World Kickboxing Association (Scotland) are including MMA in their Scottish open championships this year for the first time. The tournament will be held on the 19th and 20th September in Airdrie Scotland. The WKA (Scotland) are seeking Sport Scotland recgonition for the combat sport's they represent at amateur level and are willing to represent MMA if this is acceptable to the clubs and gyms in Scotland. The WKA are not proposing to take over MMA before anyone jumps at that conclusion, what they are trying to do is represent the sport at amateur level (which means unpaid). If the tournament is a success and is supported by the majority of clubs and gym's they (WKA) will assist in the set up of an independant MMA representitive body franchised to the WKA if that is what the clubs want.
I have been working with the president of the WKA (Scotland) on this for sometime now and I think it is a good opertunity to get things moving in the right direction. The body will be set up in such a way that the members ie fighters, coaches, promoters and officials all have an equal say in the set up and running.
This was not supposed to be released until next week, but I think it may have a bearing on what is being discussed here.
Just for the record I am not a member or official of the WKA, I have just found myself in a position to help all parties concerned. I put this in as the WKA president and I have the same name but are not related.
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Not long after hip-hop's "Queen Bee" announced her pregnancy at the Blonds Fashion Week after party in New York City Wednesday, rapper Mr. Papers revealed that he's the father.
Mr. Papers has been linked with Lil' Kim since 2012. On Instagram, the rapper posted a picture of himself with the caption "I heard everybody looking for me," referring to the speculation surrounding Kim's pregnancy. He has also posted a number of congratulatory messages from fans.
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ONE of the most remarkable horse races ever held in York will be discussed tonight at a meeting of local historians.
Members of the Bishophill History Group will hear about the events of 1607, when horses raced on the frozen River Ouse.
The event is recorded in the History and Gazetteer of York by Edward Baines, published in 1823.
Baines wrote: "In 1607, there was a frost of such severity and continuance that the Ouse became almost a solid body of ice and a horse race was run on the river from the Tower at the end of Marygate, under the great arch of the bridge, to the crane at Skeldergate postern."
The history group meets in the Golden Ball pub on the first Tuesday of every month and will tonight be discussing Baines's work.
Other notable events he recorded include the discovery in 1802 of 100 silver William the Conqueror pennies, while workmen were digging foundations for the new jail, and severe flooding in Skeldergate and North Street in 1614.
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Power company officials revealed today the cause of the infamous Super Bowl blackout, and took full responsibility for it. A faulty relay device designed to prevent a failure in the Superdome's electric cables was apparently to blame, the AP reports. Entergy New Orleans officials said they were replacing the device, but added that it had worked fine in previous large-scale events, like January's Sugar Bowl.


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My partner purchased this Apple mouse for about £50 a couple of years ago, I personally not sure whether I would spend that much on a mouse, but I actually really glad he did! The Apple mouse is available to buy from the apple store for £59, Amazon has it priced at £53.28. Curry's and John Lewis both have it priced at £59. There are a few listed for sale on eBay from £25, however they are likely to be in either refurbished or in used condition.
The Apple Magic Mouse comes packaged in the type of sophisticated packaging you come to expect from Apple. The glossy white coloured box packaging comes with instructions enclosed. The Apple Magic Mouse looks extremely stylish and modern in appearance and just about looks like a mouse due to its similar shape, but being a lot more thinner and smaller in size. The mouse has glossy white coloured finish and is made from aluminium material and the underside having a stainless steel plated base. The surface of the mouse has the usual apple logo, and unlike other mouse's this doesn't have a left or right click button or any other visible button controls, instead movement is done via sensory touch and movement.
The mouse has Bluetooth and is wireless therefore there are no wires or cables connected to the mouse. The batteries are located on the underside and the on and off switch is also located near the battery compartment.
My Experience
The first thing I noticed about this Apple Magic Mouse was just how thin and lightweight it was, this made a nice change from the bulky mouses I've used in the past and made the movement and control of the mouse almost effortless. It has an approx weight of 190 kg and measures approx 20 x 44.5 x 3.5 cm in size.
To start using the mouse you need to first insert the batteries into the battery compartment located underneath the mouse. Then simply switch on the mouse and follow the instructional manual on how to set up the wireless and Bluetooth connections to the compute device. This doesn't take long, literally a couple of minutes and the wireless mouse is ready to use. As the mouse has no visible buttons on the surface of the mouse, to use you simply tap the areas where the usual left and right click buttons would be and the touch sensitive surface will communicate this wirelessly to the computer. I found it very easy to use and also very responsive; a single click on either the left side or right would register instantly.
The mouse also has a couple of very useful features including a zoom feature, where you move your finger in a straight direction towards the front of the mouse and this enables you to zoom into webpage's and documents easily. It also has a swipe feature where you use both fingers to glide across the mouse surface to swipe through photos etc. It also has a 360 scroll feature enabling full control over the direction in which you wish the cursor to go. All these features and the touch sensitive controls doesn't take long to master. The sensitivity of the mouse is prefect, making scrolling control move with the movement of your hand and fingers exactly how you expect it to.
It is compatible to use with Mac computers, but also works with computers with a windows 7, XP or vista operating system.
This Apple Magic Mouse is a great mouse that has a very attractive sleek modern design and a very responsive touch sensitive surface. It is easy to use and very lightweight, and best of all it is wireless meaning no restrictions in movement and annoying messy wires laying around. Overall this is a great item, but due to the hefty price tag I will give this a 4/5.
It goes without saying that I personally am a huge 'Apple fan boy'. When I got the latest iMac I never really thought too much about the magic mouse, my main interest was in the computer itself. To be perfectly honest, I didn't even realise that the mouse cost as much as it did, but after owning it for about a year now, I can definitely see what the hype is about.
I am not a gadget guru, however I do own many of the apple products. I can honestly say, that out of all of the products I have purchased from them, the magic mouse has been one of the most impressive. After unboxing my iMac I was immediately impressed by the slim and stylish design of the mouse. Not only did it look good, but it fits your hand perfectly! However it got me very confused, me being a typical bloke didn't read the instructions first off. But let me tell you, save yourself an hour by spending 10 minutes understanding the amount of commands the mouse is capable of. It has no actual buttons, nor does it have a webpage scroller. These features are built in with touch recognition. This is what really impressed me.
The mouse has numerous touch commands, some of which can be altered in the mouse settings on the computer to fit how you would personally like it to work. A few of the commands are as follows:
Clicking - As usual (right/left)
Go back - Single finger swipe to the right
Go forward - Single finger swipe to the left
Scroll through applications - Double finger swipe (right/left)
Zoom - Double finger tap
There are a few more, but these are the main ones that you will encounter on a day to day bases. Not only is it very clever, it does the simple things that you want from a mouse very easily. This means you don't have to be extremely clever to operate it, you don't even have to enable these features, they can be turned on and off in the mouse settings area.
The design speaks for itself. Being an apple product you can expect no less than perfection. It feels and looks very good quality. I have had mine for a year now, with every day usage. It still looks brand new, now signs of wearing, unlike those cheap mouses.... The bottom design allows the mouse to easily be moved, it does not stick to surfaces but i would definitely recommend using a mouse mat, it really does help it become much more sensitive.
Connectivity/Battery Life
I have read a few complaints in this department but I must disagree. I have not had a single bluetooth connectivity issue, my mouse connects seamlessly every time my iMac is turned on. Obviously this may not be the case for some laptops maybe.... I was also really impressed with the battery life. I didn't have high expectations because I had read a few negative reviews of people changing the battery every week. Once again mine is much better. I can easily get a month out of it depending on what batteries I use. The first month I had the mouse I think I got almost 2 months use. Now if you use rechargeable batteries then there really is no issue here. The mouse when it gets to 10% battery life gives you a low battery warning, providing you with time to go and get some more, not leaving you in an annoying situation of not being able to use your computer!
Worth Getting?
100% yes! If you have a compatible computer, especially a laptop then this is a really good device to have. The price is expensive but I guess thats what you pay for a top quality item.
My husband is definitely an Apple MAc fan as opposed to a PC fan and so when I met him he really got me into these computers too. Now, we have quite a few Apple products as he likes them so much and I am happy to go along with it, we both have iPhone, an iPad and a Mac laptop each. From time to time we do quite a bit of word processing and so we have a wireless keyboard and a wireless mouse to do that with as we both find it easier.
This wireless Magic Mouse from Apple really is magic and it's the best mouse I have ever used, although I am comparing it with those cheap crappy ones you seem to get at work with your equally as rubbish work computer!
Anyway, the first thing to mention about this mouse is how good it feels in your hand. It is definitely very well designed and has obviously been properly ergonomically designed and made to fit the curve of your hand and I find even if I have been working with it for over an hour my hand doesn't hurt or feel like I might be getting repetitive strain injury from all the button clicking. The mouse is one smooth bit of plastic with no buttons on it like you would normally find on a mouse, however, the whole mouse is a touch pad so when you press down on it it gives a little and makes the pressing noise like you usually get on a mouse.
The mouse is white with a shiny plastic finish to it and there is the simple Apple icon on the bottom of the mouse, a really simple good looking piece of kit like all the other Apple products to be honest. It comes in a nice plastic case which protects it when it is not in use which is nice.
To explain what it does properly I have quoted from the Apple website as I am not too technologically minded and so this explains it way better than I could, "The Multi-Touch area covers the top surface of Magic Mouse, and the mouse itself is the button. Scroll in any direction with one finger, swipe through web pages and photos with two, and click and double-click anywhere. Inside Magic Mouse is a chip that tells it exactly what you want to do. Which means Magic Mouse won't confuse a scroll with a swipe. It even knows when you're just resting your hand on it."
There are actually directions on the back of the plastic box to help you if you are not sure what to do. It does take a little bit of getting used to but once you know where and when to click it's perfect.
My husband linked it to our laptop so it knows that it is connected and I love the fact that there are no wires, it makes it so much easier to work with. I think this mouse is so sleek and works so well, I would never go back to a normal mouse again. We bought ours from the Apple shop in London and it costs £59.
Packaging and Accessories
When you buy the magic mouse depending on where you bought it from the packaging is very nice. I bought mine online and it arrived in a cardboard box and then inside the cardboard box there is a clear box with the magic mouse sitting inside. The box is a clear plastic and on the bottom there is a little information about the magic mouse and on the bottom there is also some writing and information.
When you open the box you lift out the magic mouse which has a plastic cover on it to protect it. Underneath the mouse itself is the books with information about the mouse and that is all that is in the box. I think that the presentation is excellent and the box is also very nice. I dont think that it would be damaged in transport as it is very well protected and also the box is very strong.
Build and Features
The Apple Magic Mouse is white in colour on the top and is a metal i believe is aluminium on the bottom. The whole top of the mouse touch, this removes all of the physical buttons and the scroll wheel that you usually find on normal keyboards. The mouse uses Bluetooth to connect to computers and macs and on the bottom is the sensor to recognize the mouse. The mouse uses AA batteries as a power source and if you look at the bottom of the mouse you will find a little button that if you click removes the cover for the batteries. The batteries that come with the magic mouse are not rechargeable. There is a small apple logo on the top of the mouse.
The overall build quality of the mouse is excellent, ive had the mouse for quite a long time now and the finish is still great and the mouse still works well. I think that it looks great as the simplistic design and colours go really well together and is a nice addition to any mac or pc.
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I think that the design of the magic mouse is really good. It is very sleek and futuristic and i think that the simplistic design looks really good as well. The colour scheme of the white and aluminium works really well and matches the other colours of apple computers and keyboards.
The mouse works well and it takes a little while to get used to the no physical buttons, but most of the time the mouse is very responsive, sometimes you have to click a few times but this does not happen regularly. As i have previously mentioned the mouse uses batteries and if you look on the bottom of the mouse there is a little button that removes the cover for the batteries, you can then check how much charge is left in the batteries.
The mouse also has these gestures built in, these are cool little features that make it much easier to do certain tasks, such as using two fingers to go back a page, this is useful and i find that i use the feature quite a lot now. There are also other gestures that you can use which are useful if you use the built in software with the computer.
Because the entire mouse is touchscreen it is very easy to use. You do not have a scroll wheel like on many mouses You only have to scroll your finger up and down to move a webpage or document and tap the mouse to click on something and it will respond, you can also do other cool things like scroll horizontally.
Bad Points
There are only one or two problems with the Magic Mouse for me so far. One is the battery life isnt that good, i use my magic mouse quite a lot and there is no way of being able to recharge it, so you are constantly running out of batteries or having to replace the ones that are already in the mouse. You can tell the battery life quite easily, i just wish there was of being able to charge the batteries instead of having to keep replacing them.
The Design of the mouse means that it is very slim, and there isn't much height to the mouse, this means that it is hard to hold the mouse like you would do to a standard mouse, and also the mouse is very sensitive and so if you move your hand over slightly it may recognize it and do something that you dont want to do such as change a song or close a webpage. You can change the sensitivity of the mouse but it still happens sometimes.
The mouse does not respond sometimes, this is unusual but it has happened a few times, also as most apple products you pay quite a high price for the magic mouse and there are other cheaper mouses on the market, it depends on what you are looking for, in my opinion this is the best touch mouse that you can buy, even including the one or two bad points.
To conclude i think that the Apple Magic Mouse is a great a great mouse and it has some great features and i would recommend this if you are looking for a reliable and well designed mouse. Although there are cheaper mouses out there and you cant recharge the batteries while using the mouse or after, i still think that this is the best touch mouse that you can buy.
I Recommend this product to Anyone as I think it is a great Product. You can get different mouses like the Apple Magic Mouse but i think that this is a great buy.
Where to Buy
You can buy the Apple Magic Mouse from quite a few places. I have found that online retailers such as amazon have them at the cheapest price which i have found to be around the £50 mark but the price does go up and down.
Thank You For Reading My Review
It goes without saying that Apples products aim to provide a sleek and stylish look; even with the smallest of items such as the magic mouse.
The mouse is wireless which gives great convenience and lack of tangled wires and requires two AA batteries. It would be more beneficial to have rechargeable batteries as standard batteries will drain much faster than you'd like, particularly with regular every day use.
The mouse also has one click function which gives you the space to click anywhere you like on the mouse without restricting yourself to a left and right click. Remember macs don't have a right click and right click functionality is enabled by holding the ctrl button on your keyboard and clicking normally, though if this confuses you as you are too used to classic pc mouse buttons, it is actually possible to alter your settings to enable these features.
In regards to the signal strength I can't say I have tested out the connectivity from a great distance as I only need the mouse next to my mac, but of course there have been no issues in regards to connection and runs just as smoothly as a wired mouse.
The magic mouse features touch sensitivity where you have the option to either slide your finger up and down the mouse to scroll through web pages as you would with the middle button on a standard three key mouse, or a "two finger swipe" either left or right to take you forwards or backwards whilst using internet browsers.
Arguably this particular mouse is rather pricey in comparison to other available models from either Apple or other brands, but does provide a sophisticated and modern touch to mac using. You could opt for a cheaper alternative if money is an issue, however if you have the pennies to spend on a reliable and easy to use mouse with a stylish edge then I would totally recommend this particular magic mouse.
My first Dooyoo review in almost 11 months and boy have I accumulated alot of tech and gadgets in this time! After years of needing an imac computer for my university course, and finally getting one after I'd finished... (typical!), I now have the Apple Magic Mouse to go with it.
When selecting your machine on the Apple website, you can choose whether you want the standard mouse and keyboard connected via a USB cable, or you can go wireless with the "Apple Magic Mouse". I had never used a wireless mouse before purchasing my Magic Mouse, however I liked the idea of having a desk which was not cluttered up with wires, also meaning more USB ports would be freed up in the process. I should also mention that the wireless mouse and keyboard option comes at no extra cost, unless you also wish to purchase rechargeable batteries and a charger at £21. I did not purchase this extra option, instead deciding to wing it with Tesco's finest.
When I received my mouse in it's uber sleek box with "Designed in California" emblazoned on the side, I was immediately impressed, even before I had used it! Right from the first moment you pick it up, you can see that it is meant to be beautiful and light to the touch. It is white on the front with the Apple logo on either side. It is quite curved down and perhaps lower in angle than your typical mouse. To use it, it's simply a case of flicking on the "On" switch underneath and when you do so the little green light next to the switch will turn on. Similarly, when you turn off your machine the mouse automatically switches itself off too, as when you look underneath the green light will no longer be on.
As with all Apple mice, the default setting is that there is only one click. You can leave it like this if you wish, however it is very easy to enable a right click, just by clicking one of the options on the top toolbar, going down to your mouse name and then selecting "open mouse preferences". This option may suit those who are used to a Windows two click setup, or just for ease when doing tasks such as copy and paste.
One of the features I have really come to love with this mouse, is the way you slide across in the click section, to complete tasks such as scrolling a page, and also going a page back or forwards by moving your hand from side to side. The mouse itself is also really smooth to use, and I have found that I have not needed to use a mousemat at all.
Perhaps the only complaint I can make about this mouse, is the fact the battery life is a little less than you would expect. I am yet to change the keyboard batteries, yet I am on my 3rd set of batteries for the mouse and it only takes about 2/3 weeks of use for it to be showing they are low again. I am new to the wireless phenomenon, so maybe I over estimated how long they would last, but still I find that they do run out quite quickly. I have now switched to rechargeable batteries to save money with this problem.
Comfort wise, as this mouse is quite low down it perhaps doesn't give the support that other mice do. I don't find it particularly uncomfortable, however it is a different feel as your palm lies much flatter rather than curved as it would with a typical mouse. So far this has not caused me any problems, however if you suffer with RSI in the hand or wrist, this may be an element you wish to consider. The great thing is you can switch to a regular mouse via USB if for whatever reason you wish to switch.
Overall, I am glad I was brave enough to go wireless with my Apple Magic mouse and keyboard. From a designers perspective, I really love how sleek and professional it looks on my desk without the messiness of wires all over the place. Granted, it isn't quite a 5 star product in my eyes due to the somewhat disappointing battery life, but in terms of it's appearance and cool features and ease of use, I think it's brilliant.
Although this mouse comes as standard with your imac purchase, if you wished to buy this mouse separately it is priced at anywhere between £30-£60 on the internet, as well as being available in Argos for £59.99.
Firstly i should say, this is not a gaming mouse. Its only any good for games in the same way a regular mouse is. If you do decide to use it for games you will find yourself accidentally zooming in or activating whatever function you would have set to the scroll wheel, usually resulting in death.
Games aside, if you wish to use this for work/music or film software/internet browsing or casual use, this is an excellent mouse to have.
The mouse is compatible with pc aswell but as far as i can see there is only a left click available for pc. The mouse is essentially both a regular mouse and a touch pad. Take an internet browser for example,you can slide your fingers down the mouse spin to scroll dow or use two fingers to zoom in.
The mouse is only actually a one button mouse however the track pad part of the mouse knows which side your touching and you can click left or right as a result.
The mouse is well shaped, and combined with a perfect weight (neither heavy nor light) it feels great.
It is powered by two AA batteries, which oddly go in the same way rather than end to end, what difference this makes i have no idea but they last forever!
The last thing i shall point out is you can turn the mouse on or off at the bottom and a little green light shows its connection status, the button has however flicked itself off from time to time during use but usually only when ive been abit rough with it.
This is a review for the Apple Magic Mouse.
So, it's just a mouse, right?
Like most Apple products it's a direct route to coolness. Look at it: sleak, shiny, clean and white, with just a discrete grey apple logo so you get it the right way up.
So far so good. Now the details. It has no cables, but unlike other wireless mice it is part mouse, part trackpad. The front of the mouse has clickable corners (though they are not marked as buttons like on a 'normal' mouse) but the whole surface is a sensitive track pad. To move around a page you use the mouse as normal, but if you keep it still and stroke your finger over the surface, the page scrolls up and down. Flicking left and right flicks back and forward through web pages just like the back and forward buttons in your browser. It couldn't be easier. Set up is straightforward to, and linking the mouse to a new Mac is easily done through the bluetooth menu top right on the screen.
Now, the downsides. Like any trackpad device, you can make mistakes and swipe back to a previous page when you don't mean to - but you soon get the hand of it. The main downside is battery life. Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but my magic mouse goes through batteries like a real life mouse through cheese. Very occasionally (like all wireless devices) it fails. And of course when a mouse fails, it becomes very hard to use your computer! So, I'd say always keep your old, wired, mouse in a drawer just in case.
When I first started using Macs I asked a Mac-friendly friend whether it was normal to think I felt a little cooler with it on my desk. He replied that I didn't 'feel' a little cooler; I *was* a little cooler. All that Mac vs PC stuff is a bit overdone in my opinion, but there is something about this mouse that makes surfing the web not just a bit easier and quicker but, yes, a bit cooler.
Apple have pulled out the stops for this wireless bluetooth mouse and must have added a touch of fairy dust because magic mouse is a very suitable name for this product.
The looks are fantastic even in pictures it looks wonderful and it is better in real life. This mouse is very sleek and gives your desk a professional look just by being there. It looks excellent along side apple computers and is a must have if you love your apple products like me! The mouse i made of aluminium and plane of either plastic or glass along the top, either way the whole of the top surface is multitouch and ready for gesture controls.
The sheer number of functions that this mouse can do is nothing less than incredible. From the get go it is programmed for mission control, launchpad and changing panels with the swish of your fingers. This does nto sound impressive but the with and external application called better touch tool (free, google it) you can program teh mouse to do a stagering amount of functions and that is one of the main reasons the mouse is so great. I have moderately small fingers and the mouse fits perfectly in my hand with enough surface area for multitouch gestures. I'm not sure if the size will be a problem for the larger handed users so best to test one out for your self. The mouse fits snugly in your hands and i can easily use it for a couple of hours straight with no problems. The mouse also connects to your computer via bluetooth so there is no need for a usb receiver. The range claimed on the apple website is 30 feet and i have never lost connection due to the range although i have never been using the mouse more than a few feet from my mac.
The battery life is another great feature to pick up on. Apple have really cut down on battery usage for the magic mouse as the batteries rarely run out. I have had the magic mouse for 6 months and only had to change the batteries once and that is with the mouse boeing turned on constantly. Even if the tie does arrise to change the batteries they take very accessible AA batteries which are moderately cheap as batteries go and are sold in most uk shops.
This is going to come in at around £40 unless it comes free with your mac so it is a fairly pricey mouse. However all the functionality if this mouse make it worth every penny for me and i cant see myself switching back to using my logitech mouse any time soon. So in value for money i would say that it it worth the £40 no question.
The Disadvantages
This is likely to be the smallest section as there is not much to write here. The only measly disadvantage that I was faced with is using the mouse for gaming as the sensitive mouse is not ergonomically designed for it and there is only one button on the mouse. It is fine for casual gaming and i play minecraft using it but if you want to play an FPS you might need another mouse. However macs are not typically gaming machines anyway.
To conclude i could not recommend this enough for the apple user but i would say try it in an apple store as some people hate these mice.
The apple Magic mouse comes in its a own protective box when you buy it new, you get a thick plastic casing to keep it clean and so far so good, it hasnt chipped when dropped, the cover doesn't slide off to easily, and its very easy to clean. On to the mouse itself, it is piano white and has a very glossy feel to it, you can get good grip all over the mouse and there are no small grooves to bet drit stuck in, so it is very easy to clean too.
Responsiveness is perfect, even on rough surfaces like wood the mouse works hreat and doesn't just wander around the screen aimlessly when its having trouble with tracking movement. No lag issues to report and despite being a wireless mouse it hasn't had bluetooth connection problems all the time. Connection is easy and simple, just activate bluetooth on your device, switch the mouse on at a switch underneath, and you're done.
Mechanically this device has been sound, nothing gone wring with it in the past 6 months and i have never needed the warranty. No buzzing noise coming from the mouse, and batteries need replacing roughly every month and a half. range is a good several meteres but depends on height, objects in front of the mouse and how much battery life you have left.
Comfort is excellent, my hand wraps around the mouse and because its chunky, i dont get strains or muscle ache when using it for hours at a time. The mouse is a little heavier than most wireless mice but thats ok because it gives that solid build wuality feel, its built to last and i suppose that's where your money is going, all these features and quality come at a price...
The problem then, is the price. £31 i paid and that was considered cheap and even included postage, these cost much more from official vendors such as Amazon and the Apple store itself. you get a 1 year standard apple warranty which covers a lot, all mechanical faults and what not. If you need this mouse then it comes at a price, apple know you will need it so the price is excessively high.
As with all Apple products before even using it you straight away can see the sleek and stylish design of the mouse.
It's a wireless mouse and takes 2 AA batteries I definitely recommend purchasing rechargeable batteries because especially with cheaper disposable batteries you could see yourself going through them every 1-2 months.
As far as the range of the wireless I haven't tried to take it a great distance away from the computer but I have used it from one end of the room to another with an iMac (about 3 metres) and I found that there was absolutely no loss in the signal strength and it still worked without any issues.
The standout feature of the mouse which sets it apart from other wireless mouses on the market is the touch sensitivity across the entire mouse this means that you can slide your finger up and down the mouse to scroll through web pages or you can do a 2 finger swipe left or right and that would bring you forwards and backwards through web pages.
The mouse also has one click function like on the older Apple mouse this again differs from the normal left and right click functions on a mouse for me I much prefer this as it gives the freedom of being able to click anywhere across the mouse and right clicking is as simple as holding down the click or holding ctrl on your keyboard. If you still prefer to have left and right click you can go into the computers settings and change this to regular settings.
The mouse is expensive and there are more affordable ones on the market but it definitely has the edge in regards to style and functionality.
This is also posted on Ciao under the same username AwesomeForrest
We all love Apple's innovative designs and functionality and they don't fail to impress with there bluetooth wireless mouse.
Using it is a joy and makes navigating around your Macbook so easy and enjoyable. After getting a Macbook I knew I immediately wanted one as I am just one of those people who can't deal with using the trackpad on a laptop when it comes to word processing etc Too much fiddling! I was joyous when this mouse turned out to be everything I hoped it would be. Connecting merely takes 2 clicks on the homepage of your laptop and your away. The mouse incorporates the functions like scrolling and zooming from the trackpad and pulls them off beautifully (I was sceptical of this before buying).
The styling is yet another triumph from Apple with the beautiful curves and seamless design, it looks like it should be paraded in a fashion show along with the rest of their products. Stunning.
Two minor drawbacks. It is very expensive for a mouse at around £40 and when I first bought it I didn't realise how quickly the battery wears out, which you then have to replace and this could become quite frequent. Although I have invested in a charger for it, which goes very nicely with the design and looks great but this was another £40!!
I love Apple, however this doesn't automatically make me believe that the sun shines out of the rear end of ALL of there products. I have a Macbook and I wanted to plug it into my TV so I invested in a bluetooth wireless mouse and keyboard. I chose the Magic Mouse because of it's looks and its multitouch functionality. I paid £59 for it form the Apple store, but i'm sure it's available cheaper in other places.
The Magic Mouse feels great in your hand, and with it's laser sensor it is very precise and accurate as long as you have an opaque surface, it gets a bit confused with glass topped desks etc, however it is quite happy on your lap, wall or whatever other strange place you decide. The top is the same as a simple trackpad in that it understands two fingered gestures such as scrolling, zooming (pinch) and spinning of pics. All of these gestures are easy to learn. It does take a while to get used to but once you do it is a very pleasing mouse to use. As soon as i got it out of the box and turnded it on the mac recognised it and connected, in less than 10 seconds!
It feels very well built, there is no creaking due to loose panels like I have experienced in almost all of my other, non-Apple mice. It is made of a combination of aluminium plastic and glass (the top)...but don't worry, it is solid stuff, due to the nature of how I use it it has spent a lot of time on the floor and there is not even a scratch. The battery life is great and it runs on only one battery. I have had it for over 3 months now and there have been no structural or technical problems
This is a great mouse, as you would expect from a great company. It is well built, looks great and it's brilliant to use. This is expensive but for me, well worth the money.
I think Apple products must be some sort of virus. Like many people after going on a cruise they say they will not be doing anything else- which has happened to us as we are of on another in August. It is very much the same story with relationship with Apple products. At first I never was interested in Apple until I bought an Iphone and was very happy with it. I then needed a laptop- So of I went to PC world- bought a MacBook pro and handed over £1000! I then proceeded to buy an Apple Magic Mouse and further software for the Mac. It is therefore like a virus embedded into the brain once you buy Apple you NEVER EVER go back- but in a way I am glad!.
Why I bought it; I bought it simply because I am so used to desktop computers with mouse's. I thought I may as well upgrade the whole experience and loved the look of the mouse and its features.
Responsiveness; I am very impressed with magic mouse here. It is very responsive and precise. The mouse is partially touchscreen; you can use this buy scrolling up and to the side with the mouse. The click icon is also very precise and responsive.
Robustness and Durability; In away I am a little disappointed with the mouse, although the mouse is fine after a drop, it is not very durable, it can scratch very easily, if put in your pocket. This is a bit of a shame because it is a very attractive piece of kit. Another point is when you move it around the desktop the bottom part can scratch easily (the black plastic that the mouse sits on) - even though that part was designed so you can move it around the desk without doing that.
Look and Feel; I love the look of the Apple magic mouse. It is a very attractive mouse. This is because they use high quality plastics and lovely aluminum plating- like they do on my Apple MacBook Pro. I love the fact the touchpad is one big area were you can click down. The left side is so you can enter icons- for example if you want to enter a Google search, the right side is so you can get up extra items- for example if you want to cut and paste. It all looks very smart and professional.
Ease Of Use; After using this mouse I have never really looked back. Even though I now use Mac's I sometimes use window with the old fashioned scrolling ball. The Apple Magic mouse is very easy to use. The touchscreen scrolling is so smooth and easy to get used to. The only thing is the small size of the mouse will take a bit of time to get used to- but you still find a comfortable position with your hand in the end!
Extra Features; There is- in my opinion no other substitute for the Apple Magic mouse, it really is one of a kind. I love the way you can scroll by softly running your finger down the mouse and scroll from side to side of the page- or completely leave the page and go to the previous page you were viewing on the Internet. The mouse is also wireless which is such a good idea- for obvious reasons- it uses the Mac's Bluetooth to connect with the Mac, which is almost instant! I keep learning new features on the mouse every day!!!
Manufacture Support; Every time the Mouse connects to the MacBook an interactive page pops up and shows you a few features on how to use the mouse. This is a very useful tool as I quickly learnt how to scroll and navigate. The people in Apple were also very helpful in accessorizing my MacBook too!
Instruction Manual; I never have actually used the manual. One reason for this is because it explains itself when you connect to the MacBook anyway. On a negative point however I found the print of the manual when I looked at it to be far to small to use- which really needs to be improved for other users!!
Value For Money; I understand for many £52.00 is very expensive- but do remember the Apple "virus" I mentioned before! The features on the mouse more than make up for the price tag!!!!
Verdict; A highly successful marriage to my MacBook Pro! Although expensive it really is worth a try- You really won't want to turn back once you have caught the Apple "virus'!!!!!!
Also on Ciao by jjcross
A year ago I bought a 13" macbook pro from pc world. Unfortunately the Macbook didn't come with a mouse (probably due to the fact it has a multi-touch pad built into it) so I decided to splash out and pay for the brand spanking new "Magic Mouse". At the time I paid around £60 for the mouse, but i'd just spend £1000 on a laptop so the price didn't really phase me.
I'll be honest the wireless mouse did excite me quite a bit, it came in a plastic container with some mini plinth inside the case that held the mouse in place; it was somewhat over the top, but i liked it! The actual design of the mouse is fantastic, it's very stylish and streamline line many other of apples products; it's almost like a work of art in the same way a car design could be considered a work of art; seriously cool. If you easily get excited about gadgets this will probably tip you over the edge.
If you use you Apple computer quite allot then you'll probably find that the touchpad (if you own a laptop) becomes annoying to use and it's practically useless if your a designer. So the next step would be to purchase a mouse. I know your probably thinking, "why didn't I get a mouse with my computer?". The reason for that is because if you didn't pay for the mouse separately then Steve Jobs wouldn't be able to buy his second home, and then where would steve jobs spend his summer vacations? at his first home? don't be ridiculous!! Anyways, I digress. The Magic Mouse comes with a whole range of features that can be performed with a simple click or swipe across the smooth piece of acrylic on the top of the mouse. These are the following features your can perform on this mouse.
Two-button click
Screen zoom
Screen pan
Two-finger swipe
One finger swipe
Two-finger double tap
One-finger double tap
Max Operating Distance: up to 10m
Note: The zoom gesture can sometimes be a nightmare in 3d programs and google maps, the zoom is very sensitive, but you can adjust the settings to suit your needs.
The mouse is also wireless, which I love and you can connect the device by using the bluetooth settings on your mac. The actual mouse is battery operated, and a little black switch underneath allows you to remove and replace batteries without any hassle what so ever. If you are left-handed you can easily adjust the settings to suit your needs swell. The fact that the mouse doesn't come with any physical buttons on its face means thats the perfect mouse for both left/right handed users.
Cost Today: you can pick one of these mice up for anything between £40-60 online.
Conclusion: This mouse is amazing, if you own an apple computer I would suggest throwing your old mac mouse against a wall and buying one of these. I have used the earlier versions of the Apple mouse and they are truly useless; I honestly don't know how people can use them.
Would I recommend this product? Hell Yes!


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Are there any connected clients?
If not, then that's probably the reason why it's going slow.
Running this card in backtack 4 vmware image downloaded off this site.
My problem is that when attempting to crack my network (WEP) my data rate increases real slow, 1 0r 2 data here and there. somethings wrong and i cant figure it out. i used to have the 500mw card and ran it on backtrack 3 and was getting 500 ivs ps roundabout. also tried it on backtrack 4 live cd still the same, very slow data rate. card is basically plug and play right? any drivers i need to install to get it right?
If anyone can point me in the right direction id thank you.
Are there any connected clients?
If not, then that's probably the reason why it's going slow.
for cracking purposes it is better to use r8187 module
not the kernel's module rtl8187
Try this tutorial, by Jano.I use it for my AWUSO50NH, and it works perfectly. Should also work for the 36H.HTML Code:http://forum.aircrack-ng.org/index.php?topic=5755.0
but instead of:
I just take out the linux headers portion, because I get an error:Code:apt-get install linux-headers-$(uname -r) build-essential make patch gettext gcc python-psyco autoconf subversion tcl8.5 libssl-dev libnl1 libnl-dev
You can even copy/shift+insert into terminal a whole block of code and terminal will process them one after another. useful if you're lazy like me.Code:apt-get install build-essential make patch gettext gcc python-psyco autoconf subversion tcl8.5 libssl-dev libnl1 libnl-dev
I hope this helps.
No is the answer. was doing it clientless. worked fast before like that.. something wrong. please any help?
I have ALFA AWUS036H 1000mw and it works perfectly.
I had problems with vmware image, so I installed BT4 to vmware.
Have you tried to apt-get upgrade + apt-get dist-upgrade?
@ OP: it seems to me that your issue is that there is no traffic on the network, which would be why you aren't capturing handshakes:
thou shalt treat all computers as thou wouldst treat thyself, for thou art the creator of thine own problems.
CHeers guy's, i'll try few of the suggestions.
More info, i was trying to crack my WEP encryped network using this clientless way, see video
crack wep CLIENTLESS with backtrack3
worked great on backtrack 3 but now on backtrack 4 vmware image and as i said the data packets hardly increase, 1 or 2. as i said worked great on backtrack 3 with no clients data rate increased maybe 500 ps.
is it my card? or this method now is incompatable with backtrack 4? could anyone test this methos for me and report back? thankyou everyone so far.
I know I've recently done some clientless attacks on most of my test APs with BT4F and Alfa 036H 1000mW and everything worked ok. Do you have a BT3 install to test this? This way we can check if it is a card problem or software problem.


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SEAL BEACH -- A gunman who said he had a bomb robbed a bank in Seal Beach Friday.
The suspect walked into a U.S. Bank branch in the Leisure World Shopping Center at 13900 Seal Beach Blvd. around 3:40 p.m. Friday, brandished a handgun and placed what he said was a bomb on a table, said Seal Beach police Sgt. Steve Bowles.
He fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, taking the alleged bomb with him, and was last seen running through the parking lot, Bowles said.
Officers set up a perimeter at the shopping center but did not locate the suspect, Bowles said.
The man was described as 25-35 years old with a thin build. He was wearing a beige baseball cap and a plaid jacket, Bowles said.
Anyone with information about the robbery was asked to call Seal Beach police Detective Gary Krogman at (562) 799-4100, extension 1108.


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Education Innovator
Daphne Koller: Education as a right Add to ...
Daphne Koller, of Stanford University, founded Coursera a web site that offers open online courses for free to anyone in the world from some of the best instructors.
This is part of Our Time to Lead: Education, The Globe and Mail's series on the state of postsecondary education in Canada. To discover the full series, visit the Our Time to Lead section. Or, view all of the video inside the multimedia interactive.


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Guess Who's Running the IRS' ObamaCare Office?
(NEWSER) – Sarah Hall Ingram's career path sounds like something out of a Fox News fever dream. Her old job: Heading up the IRS' tax-exemption division during the exact stretch of time that it allegedly discriminated against Tea Party groups. Her new job: Running the IRS office handling ObamaCare. Ingram was commissioner of the non-profit office from 2009 to 2012, but left to head the Affordable Care Act office just in time to avoid the scandal, ABC Newsreports.


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Suspect under arrest after a woman is murdered at a Lark Street home
A woman is shot to death Thursday morning, and a suspect is now behind bars.
The victim is identified as 33 year old Cheree Akins-Maddox. Albany Police say she was shot in the head with a rifle just after 12:30 this morning at a house in the 100 block of Lark Street.
32 year old Damien Zervos was quickly arrested on murder charges. He was arraigned and is now behind bars at the Albany County jail.
No word on a possible motive however according to Albany Police, a domestic relationship did exist between the suspect and the victim.
Akins-Maddox is survived by 4 children between the ages of 4 and 19. All 4 children were home at the time of the shooting but were unharmed.


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I'm trying to narrow down/refine thesis statementt about women vs. men, being as ruthless and capable of voiulenbt crime. Any ideas?
What do you have written so far?
Your thesis statement must include factual information plus your position/opinion/stance. Without your position on the topic, it isn't a true thesis statement. So think of this sentence as the angle you want to take on the topic and what you intend to prove by the end of your paper. (If your statement is simply factual, then there's nothing to prove!)
This is one of the very best places I've seen online to help students write good thesis statements. It shows you sentences that aren't thesis statements and how to turn each one into real thesis statements.


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Jennifer Hudson Unveils R. Kelly-Assisted Song 'It's Your World'
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Jennifer Hudson is enlisting R. Kelly for her track "It's Your World."
Hudson debuted a version of the track without R. Kelly at Sunday's BET Awards. Apart from the R. Kelly-assisted single, J-Hud is giving fans an additional peak into her next album with samples of upcoming songs. She's teasing two songs called "Dangerous" and "He Ain't Goin' Nowhere."
Hudson's recent releases also include her single "Walk It Out" featuring Timberland and the T.I.-assisted track "I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)."
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the agreement entered into by the Navajo Indian Tribe, Shell Oil Company (a corporation), and Humble Oil & Refining Company (a corporation), dated May 1, 1959, as amended by subsequent agreements dated September 14, 1960, November 7, 1962, and January 7, 1963, respectively, and on file with the Secretary of the Interior, is hereby approved, such agreement having been entered into for the purpose of compromising and settling, among such tribe and corporations, certain matters arising out of disputed title claims between the Navajo Indian Tribe and the State of Utah to the oil and gas rights in section 16, township 40 south, range 24 east, Salt Lake meridian, and in section 16, township 40 south, range 26 east, Salt Lake meridian, both in San Juan County, Utah.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Navajo Tribe of Indians is hereby authorized to lease, in accordance with the undertakings of such tribe in the aforementioned agreement, as amended, any interests which it might have or hereafter acquire in those lands described in the first section of this Act, and the Secretary of the Interior shall approve any lease so made.
Nothing in this Act is intended or shall be construed as a finding, interpretation, or construction by the Congress of the validity or invalidity of the respective claims of the Navajo Indian Tribe and the State of Utah to the lands described in the first section of this Act, and the determination of such conflicting claims shall be unaffected by anything in this Act.
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Coroner's officials are trying to identify a woman who was struck and killed by a train in March in Ontario.
The woman was struck at 9:23 a.m. at Mountain Avenue.
She was Latina, 5-feet-1 to 5-feet-5-inches tall and 150 to 180 pounds, San Bernardino County coroner's officials said.
She had medium-length brown hair and brown eyes. Officials said she had a black and gray rose tattoo toward the right of her lower back.
Anyone with information may call coroner's officials at, 909-387-2978.
Reach Melissa via email or call her at 909-386-3878.
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Thread: Older husband and pregnancy
19th June 2014 01:00 PM #1
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Older husband and pregnancy
My husband is over 10 years older than me. This means he is over 40. I am curious if this could cause some fertility issues once we start preparing for a child. Is there any concern? Is there anything that may help to ensure we will have a child? Suggestions needed.
24th June 2014 06:40 AM #2
Dear DecisionsDecisions,
Thank you for posting this interesting questions.
A man's fertility does decrease with age but it is a much more gradual and slow process than for a woman (whose fertility levels start to significantly decrease from age 35 and with each subsequent year until age 40-45). Most men in their 40s will be able to father a child. Men in their 40s may take longer to get their partner pregnant than men in their 30s but for most there is no problem.
There are increased issues (for example more chance of the baby having a generic syndrome) if the woman is aged over 35 and the man is too. Once a man is aged over 35 he will produce more sperm which have defects. If his partner is under 35 years old (on average) then her eggs can repair the sperm but if she is over 35 years old then this process will not occur.
One problem in terms of reduced fertility that can arise as a man gets older is his weight. Men tend to, on average, put on weight as they get older and this can reduce their fertility levels. Is your husband a healthy weight? It will be important for him to eat a healthy, balanced diet and exercise regularly as well as yourself. He could always go for a healthy check-up before you begin trying to conceive.
With warm wishes,


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(WBIR - Great Smoky Mountains) If you are able to tolerate the cold temperatures, winter can be an incredible time of year to take a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visibility soars in the crystal clear air and there are hardly any bugs. That is, except the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid insect that has infested and killed millions of the mightiest trees in the eastern United States.
"This time of year, the hemlock woolly adelgids are awake. They are feeding on the Hemlock needles during the winter time. They actually hibernate during the summer," said Jesse Webster, a forester who coordinates the GSMNP program to control the hemlock woolly adelgid. "You see what looks like snow on the underside of the hemlock branches on the needles. Each one of those little cotton balls is a female in that woolly mass sucking the carbohydrates out of the tree."
Hemlock woolly adelgids (HWA) have devastated some of the mightiest trees in the forest since it was first identified in the national park in 2002. The invasive insect from Japan has not only benefited from the absence of natural predators, but also thrived in the relatively mild winters during the last decade.
"When we really saw the adelgid spread so fast across the Southeast was in 2007 and 2008 when we had extreme drought and warm temperatures," said Webster. "There is a reason these insects have not thrived in places farther north than Vermont and Maine. They cannot withstand prolonged periods of extremely cold temperatures."
The recent stretch of frigid conditions is finally punching back at the insect that has threatened the very existence of the hemlock.
"The HWA starts to see real mortality at a threshold of around 5 degrees Fahrenheit. We saw this morning, Mt. LeConte register temperatures at -10 degrees and a few weeks back it was down to -17 degrees," said Webster. "In a lot of the higher elevations, we are seeing mortality rates on the adelgids from 50 up to 100 percent. They have that white woolly mass that they are named for to protect them from the cold, but it is difficult for them to survive when it gets that cold for a long duration of time."
Webster refers to the recent cold snap as a "reset button" for a pest that has mostly run roughshod through millions of hemlock trees during the last decade. The national park has treated some trees with pesticides to stem the tide of adelgids.
Biologists have also released beetles from Japan and the Pacific Northwest that serve as natural predators to feed on the hemlock woolly adelgid. Webster said those insects should be able to survive the recent extreme weather.
"The beetles are larger and hardy enough that they can live through these frigid conditions better than adelgids," said Webster.
Webster examined the branches of a hemlocks using a microscope attached to a large television monitor. As he went down each needle of one branch, he had to search for survivors.
"Almost all of these are dead. They have frozen to death. If you look here, there is one individual that actually made it through the cold snap. But again, on this one branch you could be looking at up to 80 percent mortality."
While Webster says nothing will get rid of the adelgids completely, this winter is the first time the invader has dealt with Mother Nature's icy grip of death.
"This is encouraging we've had this real big cold snap. And the winter's not over. We're probably looking at a pretty good setback on adelgid numbers."


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If you have a miscarriage, does it show up on a blood test?
This question is actually regarding my friend's 17 year old daughter. She was sure that her daughter was pregnant! First of all, her daughter's AF was went from 3-5 days normal flow to 1 day spotting for 2 months in a row. She has been irritable, extremely tired, complaining about lower back pain and lower abdominal pain and bloating and dizziness. So they took her to their family doctor, he said it is possible that she could have been pregnant so they sent her for a blood test. It came out negative. (Thank God!) She has an appointment for an ultrasound on Friday to see what they can find. But could she have been pregnant and had a miscarriage? If she did, would her blood test come out negative?? I heard the HSG stays in your system for a while..
Thank you,
23rd July 2013 03:34 AM #2
Hi Sherri,
I have a couple of comments on your post and I will also check what our midwife (Jane) thinks.
My first thought it that sometimes a woman's period can change for reasons other than pregnancy. For example stress, illness or a change in eating patterns (particularly a sudden reduction in eating) can cause a woman's period to temporary reduce (and spotting can occur) or even to temporarily disappear. These can also cause a woman to feel unwell in the way you described (lower back pain, dizziness etc).
Human Chorionic Gonasotropin (hCG) doubles around every 48-72 hours of a normal pregnancy. After a pregnancy has occurred, if a woman has a miscarriage, it can take 4-6 weeks for your hCG levels to return to their pre-pregnancy levels (this figure is taken from the American Pregnancy Association).
In addition to this, if a woman has had a miscarriage she would experience bleeding (more than the amount of a normal period) or if it was a silent miscarriage (these are much less common than a 'normal' miscarriage) this would be detected on an ultrasound.
In light of all this, I would say a miscarriage having occurred is unlikely. This is unless there were other symptoms (e.g. heavy bleeding) at an earlier date (e.g. a number of weeks before the hCG blood test).
Best wishes,
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Step 1: Locate the fuse
Vehicles today have 40 or more fuses grouped in two or more places. Usually located in or around the instrument panel near the dash, fuses can also be found under the hood and even under the rear seat.
Next time your radio, lights or other device stops working, chances are a blown fuse is the culprit. Look under "Fuses" in your owner's manual for help finding your fuse panels. Most manuals have a diagram showing you where each fuse box is. Each fuse panel cover should have a diagram listing each device and the corresponding fuse.
Never replace a blown fuse with a higher-amp fuse. Always replace the fuse with one with the specified amp rating. You may install the next-smaller-rated fuse to get you by in a pinch until you can purchase a replacement.
Step 2: Test for the bad fuse
Once you find the fuse box, locate the right fuse by checking the diagram located inside the cover. Then test it with a standard automotive test light (photo 1). Or, buy a fuse testing tool (about $5) at an auto parts store and just touch it to each fuse in turn (photo 2).
Step 3: Replace the fuse
Photo 7: Types of fuses
Most fuses used in vehicles today are one of three types: mini, standard or maxi. The mini and standard are fast-acting fuses that protect the majority of your vehicle's circuits, including those for lights and radios. The maxi fuses are slow-acting fuses that protect circuits with a large current draw such as those for anti-lock brakes, rear window defogger and traction control.
Fuses are color coded by amp rating. For example, a standard blue fuse has a 15-amp rating, yellow is 20 amps and green is 30. Before you buy fuses, keep in mind that the fuse panel cover often contains spare fuses and even a fuse puller. Just be sure to replace the spares so they'll be there the next time you need them. You can buy them at any auto parts store and at well-stocked service stations.
Note: If your new fuse blows soon after installing it, you could have problems in that circuit. Schedule an appointment with your service station or dealer for an expert diagnosis to repair the problem.
In-Line Fuses
Some accessories that aren't factory installed may have a remote in-line fuse. These fuses can be located under the dash, under the hood or even in the trunk depending on the circuit they protect. They most likely protect an aftermarket accessory like fog lights or a CD changer. The best way to find an in-line fuse is to trace the wire from the accessory to the fuse panel. Along the way, you'll notice a fuse container that looks like one of these shown. Open the housing to pull out the fuse and examine it. Replace it with one of the same size and amperage and snap the housing back together.


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The coastal mountain ranges surrounding the Casablanca estate create a unique terroir with a diversity of microclimates. The valley floor's cool climate is reminiscent of Carneros and ideal for growing premium Chardonnay. The foothills are warmer, akin to the more Northern reaches of the Napa Valley. Here, the climate is more suited to varieties like Carmenëre, the lost Bordeaux grape that has become Chile's citizen and the basis of Primus, our racy, exotic Chilean blend.
Using the latest viticultural technology developed in California, rootstock has been matched to each vineyard block and clone. Vertical trellising and dense vine spacing balance growth and fruit production. Veramonte's Casablanca vineyard produces significantly lower yields than other grape growing regions in Chile, resulting in grapes with more intensity and concentration.
Recognizing that the region also had potential as a tourist destination for its proximity to Santiago, Huneeus began to plant the estate and in 1995, constructed the first Napa Valley style hospitality center in Chile. The first wines were released in 1996. View all Veramonte Wines
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Photo of the sun break following morning fog over the vineyards of Veramonte Winery (located in the Casablanca Valley)
Notable FactsThe main regions of Chile include Maipo (pronounced MY-poh), known for reds like Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere; Casablanca Valley, a region producing delicious Sauvignon Blanc, as well as other whites & some reds; Colchaugua, an inland district creating amazing red wines from Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, particularly in the Apalta sub-region; and Rapel Valley, settled right under Maipo and producing the same red varietals. A couple of smaller regions to watch include Limari and Elqui, two valleys further north, producing some delicious cool-climate Chardonnay and Bio Bio, an area further south, which is also focused on cool-climate varieties. Chilean wines are growing in exports and more consumers are enjoying the delicious values coming from the country. Red wines of the region, though they cannot be generalized, make the whole gamut of wine quality – quaffable to collectible. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Carmenere are the main players, though Syrah is also making a splash. Some of the best reds are blends of the above varieties. As for whites, Sauvignon Blanc is typically crisp, herbal and racy, while Chardonnay is richer in style with full-bodied texture and tropical fruit flavors.
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LA Mayor Garcetti Gives State of the City
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hoping to give a new look to a city where the car is king, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Thursday that he planned to add plazas, trees and artwork to some of the city's busiest streets to lure walkers, cyclists, new cafes and shops.
A more walkable Los Angeles? The city has long privileged cars over pedestrians, bikes or baby strollers, but Garcetti said greener, more attractive streets are a pathway to a better future. He plans to start with improvements to 15 thoroughfares across the city, including a main artery that cuts through downtown.
"These great streets will be the standard-bearers of a revitalized city, one main street at a time," the first-term Democrat said in a speech to City Council members and business, government and civic leaders.
"We are going to bring back the glory days on our storied ... boulevards," he added.
But the car was not forgotten. The mayor also announced an expansion of the notoriously clogged Interstate 405 would open in May, months ahead of schedule. It earned him some of his loudest applause of the night.
The speech, informally known as the state of the city, was part boosterism, part defense of his first nine months in office, part agenda for salving a city struggling with a litany of problems, from strangled freeways to a looming pension crisis.
Among his plans, Garcetti said he wanted to slash a business tax that he says chases away jobs; allow residents to conduct more business with the city online, rather than travel to City Hall; and stop Hollywood jobs from fleeing to others states and countries.
The 43-year-old mayor said his budget to be released next week would erase a projected $250 million shortfall, but he provided no details on how he closed the gap. He also said he would block any attempt by the city-run utility, the Department of Water and Power, to raise rates this year.
Garcetti said he planned to pave more streets — a key campaign promise — but not how many. In an interview in January, the mayor said it could take a decade and as much as $3 billion to do a good, if not complete, repair job on hundreds of miles of cratered and cracked roadway in Los Angeles.
It's not clear where the financially struggling city will get the money.
His speech comes a day after a city commission that previously warned that Los Angeles was drifting toward decline made sweeping proposals that included unifying the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, forming a new regional agency to lure more tourists and finding a way to slow runaway government-pension costs. Garcetti did not directly address those proposals in his speech.
During his nine months in office, Garcetti has succeeded in differentiating himself from his predecessor, fellow Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa. Garcetti's retiring personality and back-to-basics agenda stand in contrast to the former mayor, who was known for his headline-grabbing lifestyle and an ambitious, if sometimes unwieldy, goals.
At several points Garcetti defended his style, contrasting it with gridlock in Washington. "We're about getting results, not about getting headlines," he said.
The speech was not a make-or-break moment for Garcetti, said Raphael Sonenshein, executive director of the Pat Brown Institute of Public Affairs at CaliforniaStateUniversity, Los Angeles.
"He'll be judged by what kind of difference he makes for people who live in the city over a longer period of time," said Sonenshein, noting that Garcetti had been on the job less than a year.


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'"Overall, it was a good showing for him," said coach Lindy Ruff, who had Grigorenko come to the rink Sunday morning for additional tutoring. "He's receptive. He understands there's some areas he has to get better. He knows that. Overall, I thought it was maybe his best effort."'
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"They're Baaack! Return of the 17-Year Cicadas"
Magicicada septendecim, also known as 17-year cicadas, are a bit like head colds: occasional but unavoidable nuisances whose presence must be endured (a high threshold for ickiness also helps). After gestating in underground tunnels for nearly two decades, a swarm of the clamorous species takes flight to mate and lay eggs; that familiar summer buzz is generated by millions of male Magicicadas vibrating their abdominal membranes (we know, gross) to woo female partners. The flying black-and-orange tenors unleash their white noise above our parks this summer. Enhance your preparedness at this exhibit, which showcases various real specimens, interactive displays and even cicada-inspired art. Through Spring 2014.
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Summer salmon season has excellent forecast
The proposed 2014 ocean salmon seasons announced by the Pacific Fishery Management Council this week include good news for both sport anglers and commercial troll salmon fishermen off the Oregon Coast.
Recreational and commercial troll Chinook salmon fishing this year looks to vary from good to great based on forecasted adult returns destined for key river basins of the Columbia River, the Central Valley in California, and the Klamath River. Although fishery managers are forecasting returns to the Central Valley and Klamath River fall Chinook to be well below the 2013 totals, they should be abundant enough to result in good Chinook catches along the entire Oregon Coast.
Managers are predicting tremendous runs of Chinook are forecast to return to the Columbia River later this summer and this should provide for some great fishing both in the ocean and the Columbia River in August.
Thanks to much improved hatchery and naturally produced Coho populations, the 2014 ocean Coho seasons should provide the most time on the water for Coho fishing since the 2010 season. Mark selective fishing for hatchery Coho beginning in late June is expected to be very good along the Oregon Coast, especially from Bandon up to the Columbia River. The Cape Falcon to Humbug Mt. non-selective Coho season will open on August 30 to coincide with Labor Day weekend.
"We are expecting a very good Coho season this year, and, if the stars line up just right off the Oregon Coast, Chinook fishing could be even better than last year, " said Chris Kern, ODFW administrator for ocean salmon fisheries. "This should be a great year to be out on the ocean."
Sport anglers and commercial troll fishermen already have been fishing along the Oregon Coast south of Cape Falcon, and fishery managers have been hearing of good ocean Chinook catches from waters offshore from Newport to Bandon, according to Eric Schindler, ODFW ocean salmon project leader.
"Our season is already off to a good start, and should only get better from this point on," he said.
Summary of the Ocean Seasons Adopted by PFMC:
• North of Cape Falcon to Leadbetter Pt., Washington
o Recreational season for hatchery fin-clipped Chinook from May 31-June 13 (9,000 coastwide quota).
o Recreational season for all salmon from June 14-Sept. 30 with a 2 fish limit, of which only 1 can be a Chinook and all Coho must be fin-clipped. Quota of 92,400 Coho with 13,100 Chinook guideline.
o Commercial troll salmon seasons are similar to last year, but will have larger quotas. Seasons will start on May 1 for Chinook and July 1 for hatchery Coho and continue through the earlier of September 16 or quota.
• South of Cape Falcon
o Sport Chinook from Cape Falcon south to Humbug Mt. open March 15 through Oct. 31, and from Humbug Mt. to the OR/CA border open May 10 through Sept. 7.
o Sport fin-clipped Coho open June 21-August 10 (quota of 80,000 Coho ) from Cape Falcon south to OR/CA Border
o Sport non-selective Coho from Aug. 30 through Sept. with a quota of 20,000. Open from Cape Falcon south to Humbug Mt.
o Commercial troll Chinook salmon seasons from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mt. that provide for full fishing from April 1 through July 31, Aug.6-29, and fall fishing with weekly trip limits of 65 Chinook from Sept.3 through Oct. 31.
o Commercial troll Chinook salmon seasons from Humbug Mt. to OR/CA border from April 1 through May 31 without trip limits or quotas, and then June 15-30, July 1-31, Aug. 6-29, and Sept. 12-27 seasons managed by quota and daily trip limits.
The regulations adopted by the Pacific Fishery Management Council this week cover ocean waters from three to 200 miles from the state's shore. In late April, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will be asked to consider concurrent regulations for Oregon's territorial water that extend three miles from the shoreline. The regulations must also be approved by the National Marine Fishery Service and the Secretary of Commerce.