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Course Title: Nursing Adult/Child Practicum V (213)
Title Abbreviation: NURS ADULT/CHILD V
Department: NURS
Course #: 213
Credits: 12
Variable: No
IUs: 12
CIP: n/a
EPC: n/a
Course Description
Examines nursing care of selected individuals throughout the lifespan experiencing multidimensional alterations in the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, neurological, sensory, and endocrine systems as well as care of patients experiencing mental health problems. The concepts of Professional Behavior, Communication, Assessment, Clinical Decision Making, Caring Interventions, Teaching and Learning, Collaboration, and Managing Care are integrated throughout as means of promoting adaptation and wellness.
Prerequisite: NURS 211E, 211F, 212E, and 212F with a minimum C grade in each.
Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)
Lecture: 66
Lab: 0
Other: 0
Systems: 0
Clinical: 132
Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:
Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate
Equivalencies At Other Institutions
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
General Education Learning Values & Outcomes
Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.
1. Information Literacy
Definition: Recognizing when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.
Outcomes: Students will be able to . . . 1.5 Effectively integrate and use information ethically and legally to accomplish a specific purpose.
2. Critical Thinking
Definition: The ability to think critically about the nature of knowledge within a discipline and about the ways in which that knowledge is constructed and validated and to be sensitive to the ways these processes often vary among disciplines.
Outcomes: Students will be able to . . . 2.9 Apply and/or create problem-solving strategies to successfully adapt to unpredictable and/or changing environments.
3. Communication
Definition: Understanding and producing effective written, spoken, visual, and non-verbal communication.
Outcomes: Students will be able to . . . 3.1 Recognize, read, and comprehend academic and/or professional writing.
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Welcome to Mallory Creek Plantation
Mallory Creek Plantation is tucked away within the pristine low country of southeast coastal North Carolina. Situated between the cities of Wilmington and Southport, the established community is a spectacular retreat from the city life of Downtown Wilmington approximately 15 minutes away.
At the heart of Mallory Creek Plantation is an amenity center designed to bring family and friends together. Residents enjoy a competition size swimming pool and low country style clubhouse. Live oaks and magnolia trees surround acres of ponds and winding walking paths throughout the community. Nearby is Brunswick Nature Park with trails and kayak launch, as well as the new Riverfront Park with riverwalk and fishing pier. Residents will soon enjoy future access to Brunswick Forest Commercial area in a short drive or bike ride.
The Pines neighborhood at Mallory Creek Plantation offers distinctive craftsman homes with thoughtful floor plans and design packages, starting at $206,900. The Grove neighborhood features one-story brick homes with shake accents and finished bonus room, starting at $230,000.

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September 21, 2009
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- AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 5:52 AM
I'm told slade is not following the book filming this movie. It's geared more toward taycob and a lot more action oriented and that's why he never tweets about Rob. He's not really focusing on the romance that much...probably why Rob said at comic con he was not pleased with the script. I think slade is ruining this movie.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 7:20 AM
As far as I am concerned, Anon at 12:52 am, Catherine Hardwicke ruined Twilight. The only redeeming quality of her movie was that she listened to Kristen Stewart and hired Robert Pattinson. She also has the excuse that she did not have the budget of Chris W and David Slade. Catherine did not give the readers of twilight their movie but we still talk about it and love it
At this point I will give David Slade the benefit of the doubt. I actually enjoy his tweets about the set. - AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 7:30 AM
@anon 15:52 am, I think whne Rob was speaking about the script at CC, he ment his parts, the way Edward is acting/speaking. I don't think he would criticize the whole script. Besides his done that before with Twilight too.
I think the movie will be more action oriented but not Taycob oriented. I think most of the vampire parts have not been shot yet. - want2BinforksSeptember 21, 2009 at 1:59 PM
Anyone else concerned that DS doesn't know how to spell? This isn't the first time either! As far as the script, he is not the scriptwriter-- that blame is entirely at the feet of Melissa Rosenberg. Anyone else hoping that they get a new writer for Breaking Dawn????
Also, I don't remember RP saying anything about the script at CC. What did I miss??


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And so…another week of my anti-Sugar Rush continues. Well, not that I'm anti-sugar, but like I explained last week, I am changing it up this year and doing two weeks of savory, delectable appetizer "treats" with a highlighted recipe from years past of Sugar Rush.
I feel a little redundant swooning over each of the recipes I've posted with Sugar Rush Reinvented, but I'm telling you, I hit on some wondrous recipes this go-round. Even though I stated the pinwheels were my favorite, I had to sidestep that claim when the pizza bites knocked my socks off, and now…if the quantity of queso blanco dip I devoured (rephrase: me and the baby devoured) is any indication, this might be my actual favorite. Until tomorrow, that is.
So creamy. So smooth and perfectly melted. So flavorful. I've been dying for a good white cheese dip like the kind I crave and order at any and all Mexican restaurants and this did not disappoint in the least. I really feel that if you and I are able to remain friends, you need to add this dip to your repertoire immediately. Not only is it extremely simple to prepare, the absolute delicious creaminess beholden in the pot of melted cheese is enough to make anyone swoon.
Note: White American cheese can be found at the deli counter in most grocery stores. I could only find it presliced so instead of shredding it as stated in the recipe, I simply cut it into thin strips. Also, this dip reheats beautifully on low in the microwave or on the stovetop. Not that there will be any left...but if there is, now you know how to reheat.
- 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 12 oounces white American cheese, shredded or sliced thinly
- 4 ounces Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4-2/3 cup milk
- 1 tomato, seeded and finely diced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and jalapeño to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add both of the shredded cheeses and 1/4 cup of the milk. Whisk or stir until completely melted. Mix in the tomato and cilantro, and add additional milk gradually as necessary to achieve desired consistency (I added about 1/2 cup total). Transfer to a warmed serving bowl and serve immediately.
Recipe Source: from Annie's Eats via Confections of a Foodie Bride


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ST. LOUIS (KSDK) by Kevin Held – The School District of Clayton is installing eight solar panels on six building across the district Tuesday, a project that will save an estimated $651,000 over the next 20 years, while reducing its impact on the environment.
The Clayton Board of Education approved the 20-year lease proposal from Microgrind Solar, which includes a donation of panels for Wydown Middle School (WMS).
Superintendent Dr. Sharmon Wilkinson said the installation of the solar panels is a wonderful way for the district to reduce operating expenditures and limit the use of non-renewable energy sources, and she looks forward to the unique learning opportunity monitoring the solar panels daily will provide for students.
The 25-kilowatt array of panels will be installed on the roofs of the Administration Building, Facility Service Building, Family Center's facility on Gay Avenue, Captain Elementary, WMS, and Clayton High School. Touch screen monitors will be installed with the solar arrays for students and staff to monitor the activity of the panels and the long-term impacts of using solar power.
The slanted roofs of Glenridge Elementary and Meramec Elementary cannot support a solar array system.
Utility savings across the district could range from $7,000 to $10,000 per year for the first few years of the lease and up to $34,000 in the last year. The donated solar array at WMS will equate to an estimated $40,000 in savings on lease payments over the course of the 20-year lease, in addition to approximately $53,000 in utility savings.
As part of its motion to approve the lease with Microgrind, the board also agreed to forward its recommendation to the Clayton Recreation, Sports and Wellness Commission to consider the installation of two solar arrays at the Center of Clayton. Installation of the solar panels on the six district buildings will take place this summer.
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I saw this dress while walking on 7th 6th street last night. At first, i thought that all the pieces were knit separately and assembled, but upon looking closely, I found that the sweater pieces were all recycled from other sweaters (there was an Aeropostale emblem on one side of the dress). Also, though you can't see it here, one of the thick green stripes in the center has a seam in it (well-hidden, though).
Anyways, I thought it was supercute so i snapped a photo with my phone. I'm curious though, how the sweater pieces get cut WITHOUT felting them first, and are able to be seamed without unraveling? Topstitiching just inside the line before cutting? Any ideas?
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I recently posted about some of my hair LOVES on pinterest. I try to recreate them, but since I pretty much stink at hair, they look okay.....ish, but not the same. This happens to be my favorite of them all.
I think I've been trying to perfect a french braid for, well, my life. So, I still need a lot of work. But I still had to show you my improvement.
1. I didn't wash my hair today (yes, that's right, I didn't wash it) so it was particularly thin. I think I should have teased it more to have the part like her. 2. I'm laughing at myself in the first picture, because I am having to bend down to take a picture of myself (which is weird) since that mirror was positioned so low.
3. The third picture is the reason why I had to bend because of my wedges I was wearing. Which, by the way, are super comfy. They are like slippers on a wedge. Perfect for mommies!!
4. So, you can kind of see what it resulted in. I still wore it, but my whole braid thang needs some work. I'll get it by the time I'm 50!
Are you as addicted to pinterest as I am? What's your favorite thing to 'pin'?


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When purchasing a walk-in refrigerator and freezer, foodservice operators can have these items pre-engineered in standard or custom sizes, or built into their kitchens. Custom designed walk-ins can be configured in almost any size or shape.
Quick ship walk-ins are pre-configured sizes in single and combination models. Quick ship models come with either a remote refrigeration system or a packaged system containing the condensing unit and evaporator coil in one housing. Pre-assembled walk-ins ship from the factory and are ready to install. Walk-in coolers and freezers vary in size from small step-in units to large multi-compartment cooler/freezer combination units. Sizes range from 8'x 10'x 8' up to 150'x 100' x 18'. Cooler units are typically larger than freezers.
When determining capacity, it is important to note that 1-cu.-ft. of open storage area accommodates approximately 28 lbs. of solid food. Average walk-in temperatures range from between 34 °F 38 °F degrees F for coolers, and -10 °F for freezers. Foamed in place insulation is most common for these units, although some use slab urethane. One of the newer developments in this segment is the next generation of non-ozone depleting blowing agents used in Polyurethane foam. Walls are typically 3 ½" thick for coolers and 4" to 5" thick for freezers.
A recent change in the walk-in industry is the passage of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007. Effective January 1, 2009, the code requires that freezers have a minimum R value of 32 when tested per ASTM-C518 standards at an operating temperature of 20 degrees F. Coolers must have a minimum R value of 25 when tested at 55 degrees F. This limits the use of less expensive, less efficient insulating materials like polystyrene. Walk-in panels are typically 1', 2' or 4' wide, and 7 ½', 8 ½' or 9 ½' high. Interior and exterior panels are available in a wide variety of finishes. One of the most popular finishes is stucco Galvalume because its embossed pattern helps hide scratches, dents and blemishes that are inevitable over time.
Other options include stainless steel, galvanized steel and aluminum. Non-traditional architectural finishes, such as aggregate or brick veneer, also are available. Finishes can be either painted or unpainted and smooth or embossed. Some operators prefer a white interior finish, which makes the walk-in brighter and its contents more visible. Sliding, bi-parting and single doors are available in a wide variety of configurations. Electric and manual versions range in size from 26" to 60". Door windows are a popular option for operators who need visibility into the walk-in. Rigid, reinforced doorframes and heavy-duty hinges provide extra durability. Stainless steel, aluminum or diamond tread floors can be reinforced with steel for use with heavy equipment or pallets.
When condensing units are installed on top of walk-ins, floor drains are not needed. For operations with lower ceilings, remote condensing units are located outside. Walk-in coolers use a ½-hp compressor, while freezers include a 1-hp compressor. Voltage varies from 115 for smaller units up to 230 for large walk-ins.


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Wisconsinite John Litel was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. When World War I broke out in Europe, Litel didn't feel like waiting until America became officially involved and thus joined the French army, serving valiantly for three years. Returning to America, Litel studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and entered into the peripatetic world of touring stock companies. His first film was the 1929 talkie The Sleeping Porch, which starred top-hatted comedian Raymond Griffith. He settled in Hollywood for keeps in 1937, spending the next three decades portraying a vast array of lawyers, judges, corporate criminals, military officers, and even a lead or two. Litel was a regular in two separate "B"-picture series, playing the respective fathers of Bonita Granville and James Lydon in the Nancy Drew and Henry Aldrich series. On television, John Litel was appropriately ulcerated as the boss of Bob Cummings on the 1953 sitcom My Hero.
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It was just one month ago today that R&B singer-songwriter Miguel shared his latest project, a free three-track EP by the name of Art Dealer Chic. It came with the promise of two sequels, the second of which dropped late last night. It's another three-track affair from Los Angeles native, who again hops across genres here.
"Arch n Point" is a more sex-driven, straightforward R&B jam while "...ALL" is a moody, soaring joint accentuated by burbling synthesizers and huge vocals. And as for "Broads"? It's a chance for all you rappers out there to jump on a track with Miguel, which he says himself 33 seconds into it.
Chances are Miguel is probably teasing us with these releases and using them as appetizers for his next full-length album. At least, hopefully that's the case, because dude really had some gems on 2010's All I Want Is You.
You can download the second Art Dealer Chic EP here.
Andrew Bird - "Eyeoneye" (Live On Fallon) (Video) | Sharon Van Etten "Leonard" (Live On KCRW) (Video) |


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"Unidentified" suggests the sort of no-budget sci-fier Ed Wood might have made if he'd become a born-again Christian and started proselytizing in film. It's not quite awful enough to qualify as camp, which may work against its finding any audience.
"Unidentified" suggests the sort of no-budget sci-fier Ed Wood might have made if he'd become a born-again Christian and started proselytizing in film. It's not quite awful enough to qualify as camp, which may work against its finding any audience. Indeed, it's doubtful even the most undiscriminating devotees of religious-themed fare will flock to this ham-handed, lead-footed opus during its limited theatrical rollout.
In the world according to writer-director Rich Christiano, flying-saucer sightings are persuasive frauds caused by the Great Confuser — a.k.a. Satan — to distract mankind from devout belief in the mercy and miracles of God. The purpose of this demonic deception: After Christians are taken up by the Rapture, unbelievers will assume the missing were seized by extraterrestrials. Two magazine reporters — a fallen-from-grace Christian (Jonathan Aube) and a cynically smart-mouthed Australian (Josh Adamson) — uncover evidence of conspiracy while investigating UFOs. But while the Aussie interprets the hoax as merely the work of con artists, the other journo, strongly influenced by the magazine's frightfully zealous religion editor (Michael Blain-Rozgay), spots the devil in the details. Produced on a pinchpenny budget that allows for minimal f/x, "Unidentified" often resembles the sort of '50s Z-movies routinely trashed on "Mystery Science Theater 3000." (To indicate a flying saucer may be hovering overhead, Christiano beams a flickering light on an actor's face.) Even if the pic had glossier production values, it still would be stuck with actors who evidence more sincerity than talent, and a script that buries its one good idea — a genuinely clever allusion to Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast — beneath ungainly clumps of overbearing melodrama and shrill speechifying.Unidentified
A Five & Two Pictures release of a Christiano Film Group production. Produced by Rich Christiano, Alvin Mount. Directed, written by Rich Christiano.
Camera (color), Philip Hurn; editor, Jeffrey Hollis; music, Jasper Randall; production designer, Marc Hlavaty; sound, Neil Spritz; casting, Beverly Holloway. Reviewed at AMC Gulf Pointe 30, Houston, Oct. 5, 2006. MPAA Rating: PG. Running time: 85 MIN.
Jonathan Aube, Josh Adamson, Jenna Bailey, Lance Zitron, Rebecca St. James, Michael Blain-Rozgay.


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FBI investigates Fifth Third Bank Robbery in South Toledo
Tue, 15 Jul 2014 21:12:41 GMT —
Toledo Police are responding to a reported bank robbery in South Toledo.
Police received a call at 4:41 p.m. Tuesday afternoon that the Fifth Third Bank at Glendale and Byrne was just robbed. Police say a man walked up to the counter and slipped a teller a note demanding cash. He managed to get away with an undetermined amount of money.
Police have not released a full suspect description at this point. The bank is located at 3428 Glendale Avenue in the Southland Shopping Center.
Toledo Police along with the FBI are investigating. Nobody was hurt.
NBC 24 has a crew on the scene.
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By M. Scott Morris/NEMS Daily Journal
Members of the Underground Ryderz Motorcycle Club aren't big fans of slow, Sunday drives. They prefer speed.
"We like the highways. They're fun," said 40-year-old Sam "Uncle Sam" Gilleylen, club president. "We don't go out and ride back roads like some people."
"We love Highway 45 and Highway 78," said Lakisha Beene, a 33-year-old Tupelo resident. "We go anywhere."
The club got its start in the Middle East, when Gilleylen and his cousin were serving in Iraq. They decided to form a motorcycle club.
Gilleylen's wife, Tiffany, 41, handled all of the leg work and set up the group's bank account. There were three or four members to start the Underground Ryderz in 2005. The club has about 30 members now.
"When it's warm out on a weekend, we're out as much as we can," Gilleylen said.
"If it's not raining or snowing, we're going to be riding," said Corey "Easy Money" Morris, 32, the club's road captain.
"That's Saturday and Sunday, both," Gilleylen said.
"We've been riding all year this winter," Morris said. "This is the first year nobody had to put their bike up. Last year, we didn't ride in January and February."
They'll hit the road for 8- to 10-hour rides. They get to Memphis quite a bit, and head over to Huntsville, Ala. Aberdeen and Holly Springs have been regular stops, and they'll meet up with fellow clubs for rides.
Several of the members make a yearly pilgrimage to Myrtle Beach, S.C., for Bike Week, when 200,000 motorcycles fill the streets of the popular tourists' destination.
"That's great, just meeting everybody, seeing all the bikes and talking about motorcycles," Morris said. "What could be better?"
"That's right," Gilleylen said.
Parties and more
Riding is the primary function of Underground Ryderz, but the club has other duties.
"I don't ride," Tiffany Gilleylen said. "I'm the backbone. I do everything else. I'm Mom."
She coordinates parties and events for the members. The club helps out the community by giving away school supplies to needy kids and feeding homeless people at Thanksgiving.
"A lady's house burned down in New Albany," Morris said. "We helped raise money for her."
"She's a member of a fellow club," Gilleylen said.
One of the club's duties is to ride in funeral processions when club members or people in fellow clubs die.
Many of the Underground Ryderz wear a black shirt with "RIP BWR" written in white on the sleeve to keep alive the memory of Billy Wayne Ruff, a former member. There's also a small shrine to Ruff set up in the group's Tupelo clubhouse.
"He died about two years ago in a motorcycle accident," Gilleylen said.
The Underground Ryderz Motorcycle Club makes regular appearances at Christmas parades in the region, and also takes part in Tupelo Councilwoman Nettie Davis' Communities Forward Parade.
"This past year, we set up a tent and gave rides to the kids," Gilleylen said.
With three police officers as members, safety is a concern. It's Morris' job as road captain to make sure everyone sticks to the rules of the road. He also plans out the rides, and gets directions to the other members, so no one gets lost.
Breakdowns sometimes happen on the road, said Curtis Stegall, 39, of Memphis. The "crotch rockets," also known as sports bikes, favored by club members are high-maintenance machines.
"It's just like a car," he said. "I've had mine for three years. The only problem I've had is the clutch messed up. If you don't take care of them, you have a problem."
When someone has trouble, the group will hang around and help out, or call to get a rescue trailer. One time, someone got a flat in Memphis and a member brought tools and a spare tire from Tupelo.
"He shouldered the tire and rode all the way to Memphis," Morris said. "We're a brotherhood, man. We help each other out. That's how it is."
It's also a sisterhood with several women in the group. New members, male or female, have six months to get a bike, or they're out of the club.
That's because "Ryderz ride." Their shared passion for the road keeps them together and on the go.
"You get on the highway and let the wind hit you in the face. It's relaxing," said Keith Bowdry, 42, of Tupelo. "After a hard week of work, you get out on the weekends and get out with the fellows and ride. You leave your worries behind, just get out and ride. It's that simple."


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At the PCCW Japan logo, hold L1 and rotate the Right Analog-stick until you hear a sound. All duel mode characters, Aria/Iria in story mode, and full attack mode will be unlocked.
Bonus charactersSuccessfully complete the game on any difficulty setting with at least one character, then save the game to unlock the monsters you encountered in your previous game in duel mode.
Play as Aria/IriaSuccessfully complete the game with all four characters on the normal or hard difficulty setting to unlock Aria/Iria in story mode.


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As if anyone needed another reason to quit: Smoking makes GERD worse. Smoking can weaken the valve between the stomach and esophagus (so stomach acid flows back into the esophagus); cause fat-digesting bile salts to migrate from the small intestine to the stomach; and cut down on saliva, which normally flushes stomach acid out of the esophagus and contains a natural acid-fighter, bicarbonate. How do you spell heartburn relief? Q-U-I-T. (Credit:iStockphoto) | ||||
Prone to frequent headaches and heartburn? Think twice about reaching for the ibuprofen. When used regularly, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or naproxen can trigger heartburn. Some prescription drugs can too, including antibiotics, calcium channel blockers (for high blood pressure), bronchodilators such as albuterol (for asthma and COPD), osteoporosis drugs, and some sedatives. Consult your doctor if you think your Rx is causing heartburn—don't just decide to stop taking a drug on your own. (Credit:Getty Images) | ||||
Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids and has been hailed as a natural way to manage heart disease, depression, and countless other health conditions. However, it can also cause heartburn. The oil—not the fish—appears to be responsible for gastrointestinal side effects. Fish itself is low in fat and high in protein and is an excellent food for heartburn sufferers when used in a healthy, heartburn-soothing recipe. (Credit:iStockphoto) | ||||
Stress does seem to trigger heartburn, but the relationship is trickier than you might think. Stress does not cause an off-the-charts surge in stomach acid production. However, a study in the "Journal of Psychosomatic Research" suggests that a heartburn patient's perception of his symptoms—and not the actual levels of stomach acid—are associated with stress. In other words, stressed people may be more aware of heartburn symptoms or the neurological effects of stress might ratchet up pain receptors in the esophagus. (Credit:iStockphoto) | ||||
Peppermint, like fish oil, is a double-edged sword when it comes to the stomach. Peppermint tea, peppermint-oil capsules, and even peppermint candies are often used to settle upset stomachs—but these remedies can backfire on people with GERD. The soothing and numbing effect of menthol tends to relax the valve that separates the stomach and esophagus (known as the lower esophageal sphincter), which can cause stomach acids to drift up the esophagus more easily, aggravating heartburn. (Credit:iStockphoto) | ||||
The more you weigh, the more likely you are to have heartburn. A 2003 study in the "Journal of the American Medical Association" found that the risk of acid reflux symptoms increases along with body-mass index (BMI). The association seems to be stronger in women than men (especially premenopausal women). Explanations vary. Poor diet, excess body fat in the abdomen, and chemicals released by body fat have all been cited as possible culprits. (Credit:iStockphoto) | ||||
Wondering what's causing your heartburn? Take a look across the dinner table; your parents, not your plate, may be partly to blame. In recent years, twin studies have suggested that 30% to 45% of your risk for GERD is dependent on genetic factors. (The rest is up to you: what you eat, whether you smoke, whether you exercise.) Experts aren't entirely sure what explains the hereditary nature of GERD. It could be due to inherited physical traits, such as abnormalities in stomach function or a hypersensitivity to stomach acids. (Credit:iStockphoto) | ||||


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We just posted the 736-item JCPenney Black Friday doorbuster sale listing along with the 72-page JCPenney Black Friday doorbuster advertisement scans!
Doors open at 8pm Thanksgiving night with doorbuster pricing live until 1pm on Black Friday.
Online shoppers can get an early jump on things as JC Penney will begin their online Black Friday sale first thing Thanksgiving morning with free shipping on all orders of $49 or more (valid Thursday - Monday).
As was previously announced, the free Disney snow globes are back and will be handed out to shoppers starting at 4am Friday (eight hours into their Black Friday sale). Unfortunately, last year's buttons do not appear to be returning this Black Friday.
Thursday and Friday shoppers can receive a free $25 off $25 coupon when they purchase $100 in JC Penney gift cards (the gift cards, which, in theory could be immediately used towards your Black Friday purchase - the coupon is not valid until Novmeber 30). And from 2-9pm Friday, shoppers can save an extra 15% off apparel, shoes, accessories, home goods and jewelry and an extra 10% off furniture, mattresses and custom blinds & shades with coupon.
Thank You for Visiting and Tell Your Friends!
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Have you ever put off registering for a race just a little too long?
That happened to me this year.
I've heard from Theresa how awesome the Sarasota Half Marathon is many times before. I grew up in Sarasota county. I ran part of the course at the 1DayRelay. It is absolutely beautiful.
But for some reason, I just didn't sign up.
There were a lot of reasons. First, I had no idea how quickly I would bounce back from my first half marathon – or if I would even want to do another one!
But as you all know by now, that answer is clearly YES – I definitely want to do another one.
Second, the price always scared me off for some reason. Not that it was that expensive when I first started looking at the race. But the more I put it off, the more expensive it became.
But then again, look at those medals! Meghann and I saw them in person at the RnR Expo and wow are they impressive. Speaking of the Expo, they had a deal for $20 off the price which would have made it only $75. But again I chickened out. Grr. (I did sign up to win a free entry, but I haven't heard anything back yet so I'm guessing that I didn't win it. Boo.)
And then they posted these photos of their awesome race bibs on their Facebook page. How cool are these things?? Right down to the QR code that you can scan to check out your finishing time!
Everything about this races appears to be so well done – from the medals, to the t-shirts, even down to the race bibs!
But now we are less than a month away and sadly, I just can't afford the $95 entry fee at this stage of the game. But Sarasota Half Marathon, if you're reading, please feel free to send a comp entry my way!
And don't worry – I won't be missing out on this one next year!
If you're currently contemplating signing up for a race, but haven't convinced yourself to commit yet, take my advice. Sign up TODAY. Don't wait like I did.
Because if you do, I reserve the right to come back and say, "I told you so." 🙂
Have you ever missed a race because you put off registering too long?


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Hi..have an almost 13 year old GR boy who has an ALT 1000 U/L.
10/24 initial visit, 652 HIGH, revisit with Denamarin & Doxy 3+ weeks, down to 403.
2 weeks 3 days, reading today is 1000. ProCyte looks normal.
He is on Denamarin support. Changing from Doxy to Amoxicillin (sp and hope I have the right med..picking up later this AM)
Today went in without AM feeding for the liver recheck and ultrasound. Vet gave a can of food, we go back at 11:30 so she can check liver reading..
Something, it seems, has "insulted" his liver so we are trying to recover to a normal reading.
Ultra sound today shows no lumps, bumps, bleeding etc etc..everything(all organs and no fluids, bleeding etc) looks great.
We do not know if he got into something (like on daily run, or drank water..she mentioned exposure to ..mushrooms, compost pile..puddles, water with high Copper.. Does not think it is tick related..no Lepto..
Forgot to ask her if it could be Blasto..but he does not have any lesions etc, eyes are perfect....no temp
Anyone feeding a diet to help? ..thoughts..
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Hey yo, Tony! The nation's favorite whipping boy, Tony Romo, just can't win. If someone is failing in sports, somehow Romo's name/likeness finds a way into the story.
Take this (presumed) fail from ESPN when discussing Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel. Vogel is on a burning seat, and the World Wide Leader "accidentally" used Romo's face on a graphic. Either that or Paul Pabst just pulled a fast one on all of us.
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Map: Diversity in Orange County neighborhoods
While Orange County as a whole is quite diverse, many neighborhoods are dominated by one racial or ethnic group. We measured diversity by the Diversity Index, which calculates the odds that two people picked at random will be from different racial or ethnic groups. The county's 582 census tracts are shaded from least diverse (blue) to somewhat diverse (gray) to moderately diverse (yellow) to most diverse (red). Mouse over a tract to see the city, tract number, Diversity Index and percentage white, Hispanic and Asian.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Analysis: Ronald Campbell/The Register
Somebody forgot to tell the "Real Housewives" producers: The real Orange County looks nothing like its all-white reality show image.
New census numbers released last week show that no racial or ethnic group dominates the county. Whites, Hispanics, Asians and blacks all are minorities here.
But a deeper look at the numbers reveals a twist: Most of us live with people who look very much like ourselves. But slowly, the neighborhoods are beginning to diversify. (Click here to see an interactive map of neighborhoods or here for a graphic comparing 2000 and 2010 by neighborhoods)
While Orange County as a whole is diverse – 44 percent white, 34 percent Hispanic, 18 percent Asian – most of its neighborhoods are not. Whites tend to live in white-majority neighborhoods, Hispanics in Hispanic-majority neighborhoods.
Asian residents are the exception: Fewer than 15 percent of the county's Asians live in Asian-majority census tracts.
The pattern of whites living with whites and Hispanics living with Hispanics has not changed significantly in the past decade, despite the exit of more than 100,000 whites and the arrival of nearly 300,000 Hispanics and Asians.
To be sure, the diverse Orange County portrayed in the census summary does exist in some neighborhoods.
Take the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue in Anaheim near the Buena Park city limits. A half-century ago this was the suburban frontier. Today it is the most diverse place in Orange County.
Surrounding this point are several tracts, each close to a third white, a third Hispanic, a third Asian.
Shawna Walker, 40, lives on a quiet cul-de-sac not far away. Her neighborhood was almost entirely white when she moved in 13 years ago. Now?
She ticks down the houses on her street: "Asian, white, Indian, Mexican, Nigerian, white ...."
"So yeah, I guess we are" diverse, she says. "But you don't think about it. They're just your neighbors."
Antonio Gonzalez, 55, has learned from the Indian family next door that cows are considered sacred in their culture. He has learned from the Filipino family down the block that they throw great parties with whole roasted pork.
He's 55 years old and came from Mexico in 1974. He works construction these days. He spent a recent weekend helping the white family across the street paint a room.
"We have the opportunity to share our beliefs and thoughts," Gonzalez said. "For me, it's great. ... It's really neat. It's really nice."
The church on Dale Avenue, in the center of Orange County's most-diverse tract, has three signs out front: "Christian Reformed Church." "Iglesia Cristiana Reformada." "Korean Christian Reformed Church."
Children from the three congregations worship together, and church potlucks bring together an international menu of good food. The church has begun to offer English classes as its Latin American congregation grew quickly in recent years, and the sounds of Spanish have joined English in the hymn book.
The diversity of the church mirrors the diversity that pastor Joel Van Soelen sees in the neighborhood around it.
"It's beautiful," he said. "It's good to see the nations represented. Nations becoming neighbors."
But a few miles down Interstate 5, in central Santa Ana, you'll find something very different – the county's most monolithic neighborhoods, a dozen tracts where almost everyone is Hispanic.
Those tracts encompass some of Santa Ana's most crowded apartment blocks as well as working-class suburban streets lined with modest homes and grassy front yards.
Many residents are newly arrived from Mexico and find some familiar comfort there. Others have lived in the neighborhood for years and consider it their permanent home.
David Benavides lives near one of the most-segregated tracts in Orange County, and represents it on Santa Ana's city council. He said it's an "interesting statistic" to pinpoint the least-diverse tract, but added, "I don't know, frankly, that there's a whole lot more to draw from it than that."
"It might feel comfortable to the families that live there; the majority of neighbors might be similar in background," he said. "But at the same time, there's much to be learned from people of other cultures, other backgrounds."
John Logan, a demographer at Brown University, sees two trends at work in the nation and in Orange County.
Upwardly mobile Asians and Hispanics are buying or renting in formerly all-white neighborhoods. A decade or so later, if the pattern holds, he predicted, black residents will follow.
At the same time, however, minority neighborhoods such as the Santa Ana barrio remain stubbornly minority.
"Those (minority-dominated) census tracts are extremely resistant to change," Logan said. "Whites rarely move into those places.
"Minority neighborhoods tend not to break up," Logan added. "And until they do, you won't desegregate the metropolis."
The Register analyzed neighborhoods using the Diversity Index, a statistical tool that measures the likelihood that two people picked at random will belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
The Diversity Index ranges from a high of 72 in a few Anaheim and Buena Park neighborhoods to a low of 5 in the Santa Ana barrio. The median is 54, meaning that in a typical Orange County neighborhood there is a better than even chance that two random residents will belong to different ethnic groups.
In 2000, the median Diversity Index was 48 – an indication that neighborhoods have become more diverse over the past decade.
Behind that small change are signs of a deeper transformation. In 2000, two of every three white residents lived in tracts that were at least 60 percent white. Today, 54 percent do. In 2000, three of every four white residents lived in white-majority tracts. Today 70 percent do.
The county's Hispanics have been slower to integrate. The percentage of Hispanics living in tracts that were at least 60 percent Hispanic barely budged from 2000 to 2010, dipping from 43.4 percent to 42.8 percent. The proportion living in Hispanic majority tracts dropped from 55.2 percent to 53.5 percent.
The county's Asian population has been integrated for decades.
During the past 10 years, however, they've begun to form significant clusters outside Little Saigon. Their numbers nearly doubled in Irvine and also grew significantly in Fullerton, Brea and Buena Park.
Orange County Asians are reflecting a national pattern, Brown's Logan said.
"Asians are less segregated from whites than Hispanics are," Logan said.
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30th December 2012, 01:48 PM | #61 |
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small resistors in Jfet gates are there to prevent any possibility of oscillations ; use them , or not , but it's always nice to have place for them
resistor in series with pot , in bjt emiter (input LTP CCS) is to allow usage of smaller value pot , so you have broader range (more turns) for fine setting .... in same time securing that you'll always have minimum (fixed) resistance there ; resistor in collector side of same bjt - to burn some dissipation on it , not everything on transistor ; if voltage is Ub-9V , then it's safe to burn some 6-7V on it bypass caps ( small red rectangulars) - obvious reasons pot in series with fixed resistor in Aleph CCS - almost same reasons as for pot in LTP CCS in your boots - I'll use small BF245C CCS , in series with R5 in fact , I already was in your boots - made Babelfish J ........ even if (today ) it would be somewhat even more complicated - more LEDs , LTP cascodes
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30th December 2012, 04:49 PM | #62 |
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So what about my questions:
1. Is it possible to build Aleph J 60 with j74 in the front and 6 outputs? 2. If yes, why not make convertible boards like Tea-Bag's F5T with the same front end topology but optional number of outputs? Personally I think this is the way to go for DIYers. Thanks! |
30th December 2012, 05:25 PM | #63 |
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1. yes , preferably 2+2 2SJ74 in LTP
2. mu
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30th December 2012, 07:50 PM | #64 |
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The other thing about lots of outputs is that you will need to start paralleling the long tail pair, to give more oomph. So now we need a matched quad of J74 per channel? That's a tall order. If Linear Systems ever makes their J74 replacement, then maybe, but as for now, it's simpler to keep it a set design. The inclusion of the pots on the PCB and some other tweaks is still a matter of serious thought for me. I really wanted to keep it as simple as possible... One thing that we, as DIYers don't have is access to a zillion transistors like Nelson does when building his circuits -- he was able to match his transistors much more tightly than most of us can, because he had access to so many. We will have to tweak the circuit with resistors and variable resistors to get everything tuned up and humming. There is nothing wrong with that, and arguably it's a cheaper and more precise way to do it -- But it adds complexity to a circuit that is going to be built by enthusiasts of many different skill levels, and I'm hoping for many completions. I guess when it's all done I'm trying to make the best board (and project) for the "Aleph J", instead of a flexible board for many versions of Aleph amps. This following quote is by Nelson from the Aleph J manual - it's quite interesting and very intriguing, what he says about it makes me want to try it just as designed, no more, no less. "First Watt Aleph J Power Amplifier Its been about 9 months since the introduction of the First Watt F1, and a few weeks since the introduction of the F2. Normally I would wait a while before introducing another amplifier, but it seems that the majority of potential customers request a more regular kind of amplifier, something that can drive an ordinary loudspeaker - Just a few more watts and some damping. Meanwhile, its been about 13 years since I designed the Aleph 3, and I have such affection for that series that I revisited the design. I wanted to better address the customer who owns high efficiency loudspeakers and maybe a tube preamp. From my experience with small amplifiers I know that this person values the naturalness and musicality of the amplifiers sound over specifications. The logical alternative is a high quality tube amp. Am I trying to emulate a tube amplifier? No, but I make use of some of the principles that make tubes sound good - simplicity and linearity. Toward that end, I wanted to simplify the signal path and reduce negative feedback without giving up on the measured performance. The Aleph J has about 15 dB less negative feedback than the original and achieves comparable distortion, bandwidth, and damping figures. It also has about 15 dB less noise. Those of you with delicate tube preamps will be happy to see a 242 K ohm input impedance with vanishing capacitance. I consider it the best of the Aleph series. The Aleph J carries on in the tradition of the Pass Labs Aleph series, combining those elements that were particularly right about the Aleph 3 and 30, and re-thinking those areas open to improvement. Unlike its First Watt predecessors the F1 and F2, the Aleph J is a voltage source amplifier a regular sort of amplifier like the ones you already know and love. There are differences between the Aleph J and its predecessors: 1) Improved power supply filtration with about 20 dB less voltage ripple 2) Reduced gain on the active current source, giving better overall performance into 8-16 ohm loads 3) Input stage using high quality matched JFETs 4) Much higher input impedance and vanishing capacitance 5) 15 dB less negative feedback. 6) Even greater stability, operating without lag compensation 7) 15 dB less noise 8) No electrolytic capacitor in the signal path Some things have remained the same the Aleph J has the same basic 2-stage topology and uses output MOSFETs operating in single-ended Class A mode. Its distortion character is still 2nd harmonic, and its sound is still natural and liquid. It is still very reliable. I dont know of a load that can damage it."
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I think he did another run recently. Use the contact form on Audiosector.com or PM him. They are nice boards, I have a few sets.
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Late suggestion. How about multiple LED spots to replace Zener reference in LTP CCS. IT would allow adjustment abd little twekablity. Lower noise as well. Also, place for second set of input jfets.
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This issue was original a scratch pad for various ideas for new Logos. It is now being used as a repository for submissions for the Solr Logo Contest...
Note that many of the images currently attached are not eligible for the contest since they do not meet the official guidelines for new Apache project logos (in particular that the full project name "Apache Solr" must be included in the Logo). Only eligible attachments will be included in the official voting.
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It looks very nice. I like it much better than the one we have now. +1.
solr-84-source-files.zip contains Adobe Illustrator and SVG versions of the proposed logo.
Here's the logo without the crescent. IMO it looks better... less cluttered.
I like the version without the crescent. The crescent makes me think Moon, which makes no sense in Sol(a)r context. I'm not in love with the "robotic" font. The Sun is a source of life on planet Earth, so I'd personally prefer gentler, more oval and more human-feeling font.
I took the contents of the zip file and made a logo without the crescent, but with an 'o' that has the diffused rays where the crescent used to be.
In the new zip are a full size version, an original logo sized version, and a new cropped version.
Nice, I like it. Now what can we do with a logo for Solr Flare?! (alluding to an upcoming logo contest for it... nudge nudge)
I just posted a logo variation by my friend, Juan Sanabria. It has softer letters and a more interisting sun. (JIRA did not resize it well though, so look at the original)
The rounded characters are nice. The sun's red color and open middle aren't so nice IMHO.
Erik: perhaps an animated gif that fires out from the Solr's "o" and engulfs our planet?
I dig the version Ryan posted ... the rounded letters really make a huge differnece – as for the colors of the sun, i think that red is a bit too ... red. I think the color palate of the current Solr logo would look better.
The white in the center of the "o" makes it an obvious "o", but a less obvious sun ... which made me think about the "o" in previous versions. I think a solid orange circle would make a good Sun/"o", and in the context of the other letters would be an obvious character ... it could then have a radiating gradient or light orange to yellow ... it seems like that owuld be a good balance between the two designs posted so far.
one other personal opinion: with teh crescnet, the "r" looks okay, but without it, we probably want to narrow it a bit – it sticks way out there.
As for a logo for "Flare" ... i think resusing the current "Solr on fire" logo might be perfect
What, no kryptonians around here?
I like the rounded letters too. w.r.t. the "r" comment, perhaps try making it the same width as the "s"?
More variations from Juan. So far I like logo-solr-e.jpg best, perhaps with a larger sun and shorter "r"
Make sure to look at the original image - not the one JIRA resizes.
My vote is for logo-solr-d.jpg. The r now matches the s in width and the sun is
easier on the eye.
in logo-solr-d.jpg, should the "r" be the same height as the "s", or is it intentionally shorter?
I like the more muted colors and larger O size of "e" ... but i still think having a sun/O with a solid (non white) center might look better.
as far as letter sizing ... i think the r really needs to be narrower – it currently sticks outway to far to the right.
the s and the r should probably either be the same height, or the s should be significantly taller (ie; capitalized)
FWIW, I like the shining/rays effect of "d" and "e".
more variations from juan...
of them, i like c, g, or h.
though i don't think any is a real winner yet...
From the logo grid, b (all capital letter and same size).
another possible direction...
Me LIKE the new one!
Much happier and less robotic!
Same here, solr-nick.gif is cool!
IMHO it just needs "something" to make the letters stand out a bit more, maybe a bit of thin white spacing around the letter shapes?
Hope it's not too late to sneak in some more ideas. This version works particularly well as a companion to the 'solr flare' version.
Here's yet another variation [sslogo-solr2] (BTW, disregard the black background version of sslogo-solr; I tried to paste a PNG that had a transparent background).
I still like #7 the best. #10's ( sslogo-solr-flare.jpg ) flame is cool, though "FLARE" part would have to be removed, so there is no confusion with Solr flare stuff that Erik & Co. have been working on.
I like #10
I asked Juan (#3) to take another look... results are interesting, but I'm not sure how useful: http://lapnap.net/solr/ – perhaps (f)?
Nick (#7) is going to take another shot at something "more professional" as that seemed to be what people did not like about it.
> Hope it's not too late to sneak in some more ideas
Not at all! Keep em coming! I don't think we should rush to get this out with solr 1.2...
something else to look at...
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I just deleted a duplicate image i had uploaded months ago, and the logo with black background Steve asked to ignore.
(I know deleting is generally not a good practice, but in this case I think it helps)
Oops, deleting files renames the numbering - the #7 that Otis and I pointed to in the above comments is now #8.
Those are great Steve! Thanks for submitting them.
Yet another spin, this time without any flares. (FWIW, the edges and colors appear better in the original)
I kinda like the sun image from:
Some of these logos are awesome, and all of them are (IMHO) better than the current one - why not update to one?
Some ideas for a black & white version of the logo
Attached solr.s1.jpg – variation of "logo-solr-d.jpg", the white center of the O allows resizing smaller without using red. Concept is consistent height and thinner S. Used capital L to avoid confusion with I vowel. Kept the lowercase R; a capital R destroys the simplicity. I like the rounded corners, although they disappear at smaller sizes. (Use half-circles for all ends?)
Logo must include "Apache". Added as white text inside the S. Disappears at smaller sizes so we may need two versions to meet this requirement at small sizes.
Solr is for the "enterprise" and needs a logo acceptable to large companies. IMO, none of the logos with flames meet this standard.
It is burning! ... Apache Solr Logo contest submition (based on my previous draft http://picasaweb.google.cz/lukas.vlcek/Solr)
Updating issue summary and description to explicitly refer to Logo Contest.
For posterity: bdelacretaz credited "Nicolas Barbay (nicolas (put at here) sarraux-dessous.ch)" as the creator of the logo's he attached when initially creating this issue.
My entry for the logo contest It's a bit more "square" than most of the others. What do you think?
Greyscale version of my logo contest entry.
Attached solr.s2.jpg – Modified from sslogo-solr.jpg. Stretched the top and bottom of the S. Beheaded the L. Changed O to pure red and ate the filling. Added "APACHE" using filling color with red outline. Still striving for enterprise acceptance.
A small version for voting.
A second attempt (solr_attempt2) using a different fireball. Will gladly attach the higher res if it is required.
my attempt for a logo. if a vector version is wished i will provide it.
regarding solr_attempt.jpg and solr_attempt2.jpg submitted by "Lozer T. User" ... i suspect the "slogan" under these logos won't appeal to some people, and the concepts might fare better in voting without them
Yeah, the slogan won't appeal it was just space filler. But it doesn't matter anyway. Moritz Platt just destroyed my entries. I seriously think that entry is the better.
Just a reminder: the official guidelines for new Apache project logos require that the full project name "Apache Solr" must be included in the Logo ... Moritz's submission would need the word "Apache" incorporated in some way to make it eligible.
(I would have mentioned that in my last comment, but i must have been looking at a stale version of the page, i didn't notice Moritz's submission until now)
Attached solr.s3.jpg - Fixed O and added color and inner bezels to solr.s2.jpg.
@Lozer T. User: solr_attempt2.jpg is my second favorite and the only pleasing flames. Could you please:
1. Delete the slogan. Logos do not include taglines.
2. Fix the O to appear as a complete circle. The current version reads SULR.
3. Tighten the words. Reduce the space between the letters in "Apache". Also move the R closer to the L (and maybe the L slightly behind the flames.)
Me like Lukas' apache_solr_contour.png – https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/attachment/12393911/apache_solr_contour.png. I like the bold SOLR part. I think the font for the "apache" part could be a little less...little simpler (without the "flying ends") and maybe Lukas' old flames from apache_solr_sun.png ( https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/thumbnail/12392306/12392306_apache_solr_sun.png ) might look nice inside the "O" in apache_solr_contour.png.
Since it is getting close to the deadline and I don't want to see moritz's entry not qualify, I'll enter it in with the apache name.
This is the Jpeg version called logo_remake.
I like https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/attachment/12349896/logo-solr-e.jpg and https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/attachment/12358494/sslogo-solr.jpg, because they're simple and scale down well. It should be possible to scale the logo, or a salient part of it, as small as a favicon (16x16) and still have it easily recognized. Most of the designs above require a lot of pixels to be recognizable. A good logo should be iconic more than textual--an abstract symbol.
Often you can sample an element of a logo to form a favicon (like we do with Lucene's 'L'). So, when voting, think about whether there's an easily identifiable sample (e.g., is the typeface of the 'S' distinctive?).
I note that Steve Stedman did not provide his logos under the Apache license. Was that intentional? I like his quite a lot...
I just pinged Steve Stedman (a personal friend) about getting his contributions ASL'd. Thanks for noting that Doug.
Attached is my revised logo with the full Apache Solr project name. I can also revise my other previous logos (and correcting the license issue) if it seems worthwhile.
...and some additional variations. Thanks for the heads-up, Erik.
This is my first entry. My intent was to show a reference to search using the familiar magnifying glass image incorporated into the design.
I'm liking
People with multiple entries should beware of splitting the vote amongst similar ones though. It's less of an issue with the proposed voting rules (assuming people throw their other votes towards those similar ones), but probably still has an effect.
Whats up with this vector rule? Only vector logos? Weak.
> I'm liking https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/attachment/12393951/sslogo-solr-classic.png
Me too.
Whats up with this vector rule? Only vector logos? Weak.
The PRC requires that there be a scalable "vector" format for official logos so the can be reproduced at any size.
for the contest we're not requiring that people submit a vector version, but "if your entry is selected to be the new Solr Log you must provide the "scalable vector, print quality version of the logo" prior to the selecting being official."
Im really liking: https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/attachment/12394218/solr-solid.png
Apache Solr, with some sun flares... as simple as that
Nice. Like yonik mentions above though...watch splitting the vote with all of those variations. Thats some good stuff, I'd hate to see it go down to a 4-6 way split. Too bad we can't vote on families and then the winner from that family...gets complicated quick though.
Its nice to see a lot of good options coming in. I like it! thanks everyone!
Danny, any chance we could see:
with an upper case 'R'?
Hmmm... isn't https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/attachment/12394281/solr2_maho.png too close to official Sun Solaris logo: http://toastytech.com/guis/sol10logo.png ?
So you can see the images next to each other:
not sure....
watch splitting the vote with all of those variations. ... Too bad we can't vote on families and then the winner from that family...
Dooh – I know we should have discussed this more when setting the "rules".
I think more variations are good – I think selecting a family, then refining that is a good option. On: http://wiki.apache.org/solr/LogoContest, I grouped things into the 'families' that I think should count as the same 'vote'
The one hitch would be that if someone votes for multiple items in the same 'family' it could skew the stats – in that case, I suggest we ask the person to recast their 'vote' (it is a public ballot after all)
In particular, I like the logo:
but would love to see a different font, with perhaps a different treatment of "apache". Maybe the flame on the "R". It would be a shame to discourage that.
I like the new "maho" series of logos, but do agree the look is a little close to Solaris'. How about moving the sun's ways right above the letter "O"?
How about incorporating a bit of Apache's purple in that gradient?
Or how about using the little Apache feathers as quasi solar rays? (could be ugly, but might be worth a try)
Not flying now...
The logo presented is clean and simple, the use of the feather in a circular shape grabs your attention and makes it memorable. The combination of the graphic and type creates a positive, solid and trustworthy image. Also it is effective in different colors and scalable in all sizes. (please open second attachment for the vector file .zip).
The logo presented is clean and simple, the circular graphic of the feather grabs your attention and makes the logo memorable. The combination of the graphic and type creates a positive, solid and trustworthy image. The logo is effective in different colors and scalable in all sizes (please see next attachment for vector file).
Ryan, here is what it could look like with an uppercase R.
If this is going to be voted on, perhaps it could be grouped with the lower case r version (solr-solid.png), or just replace the lower case version if it is clearly preferable.
Attached solr.s4.jpg – modified from apache_solr_c_red.jpg. Tightened the elements and changed font of "Apache".
If one of "my" entries wins, please credit the original designer with "as modified by solprovider". The original designer can decide my portion of the prizes.
I think more variations are good - I think selecting a family, then refining that is a good option.
Changing the rules now wouldn't be fair to the people who have been submitting ideas and then retracting them and resubmitting variations based on feedback. (they would have only one entry in that "family" to earn votes)
We should stick to the voting as established. Fortunately the two separate votes (first by the community and then a binding vote by committers) gives committers the flexibility for take into account the total scores for a "family" of designs before casting final votes.
Also: just because the deadline for submitting new designs is in ~8 hours, doesn't mean we have to hold the vote immediately – we can give people time to discuss each of the "families" and which one is the strongest candidate from each and let the creator retract any less popular variations before holding the vote.
Theres that "gets complicated quick" part
Attached solr.s5.jpg – modified from solr_attempt2.jpg. Removed line and slogan. Added top of O. Consistent height of letters. Tighter.
If grouping "families", include with solr_attempt2.jpg and decide later which version is preferred.
Oh no! My logo really looks like the Solaris logo
I wasn't aware of that. Let's see if I can make some modifications using the suggestions posted here.
This one is a fresh idea. Unlike the other ones which just focus on the name (Solar) , This also focuses on the functionality (Solr is a search server).
My vote goes for this
this is derived from 'solr2_maho.png' I'm posting it so we have something to vote on
Attached solr.s7.jpg. Very resizable. Focus on search rather than "solar".
the contest submissions are now closed (see http://wiki.apache.org/solr/LogoContest) – however, unless there are objects, I'll go ahead and add solr.s7.jpg to the final list.
I'll send out a draft instruction email shortly.
The Logo Contest has been concluded, congrats to Michiel for his winning entry...


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This little insignificant anecdote brought a smile to my face because in my text I was actually positively considering joining a new healing musical adventure along together with Alan Dershowitz on tuba and David Duke on trumpet. Here are my words,
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The text is plainly clear. There is no room for misinterpretation. It was not a 'duet' which I was willing to join but actually a 'trio' that would include Alan Dershowitz alongside David Duke. Dershowitz lied again. Instead of just politely declining and admitting that he is 'no good' on tuba, he followed once again his falsehearted tactics-first he put words in my mouth and then interpreted the words he himself invented. "But that's exactly where Atzmon belongs," wrote Dershowitz - "in the company of neo-Nazis, Holocaust deniers, homophobes, misogynists, sexists and other bigots."
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Man these cookies sure look delicious.
At first I didn't read the title and all I saw was bumpy cookies and the word "maggots".
I do not wish to further detail what went through my mind.
Is it bad that I want some of those?
They don't look drugged at all. I want one too, but then I'll reread the description.
Reading the description is what made me want some.
Those hit men around tor don't sound too reliable...
By mistake.
I'm not even sure what to do with this. I'm basically just looking through the Hidden Wiki, what else is there to do that isn't illegal?
Uh... Watch some po- No wait... Ehm... Order some things onli- Noo... Er.. Yeah, don't do anything.
Now I'm just looking through some conspiracy theorist sites. Some are kinda funny.
Why not just find a dealer irl?
Or better yet, grow your own.
Growing weed at home is a risky business. Though from what I can see it is way cheaper to buy from a local dealer than from SR.
Obviously, but it's easier to order from SR if you don't have any connections.
God, it's like the online version of Swansea.
Stupid question, but what IS bitcoin?
Virtual currency that's hard to trace (if I've understood it right)
The wiki dedicated to it:
what is the cheapest way of getting bit coins
Killing people.
or stealing stuff.
Mine that shit, it's... Free!
I feel like every time I load a page the FBI is gonna bust down my door oh goodness why am I so paranoid. I'm not even looking at bad stuff.
How do you mine?
I'd set up a room of computers, just to mine for internet cash.
Finally decided to give this a shot; seems like an quite.. interesting.. place; at least the legal stuff, though I can only imagine this is like running a proxy on steroids, so if anything, it'll probably come in handy for that.
Though; as so many have mentioned; I can't help but have a rather omnious feeling about using this..
I feel that way just from reading this thread.
Man you guys get paranoid way too easily I'm only paranoid about the fact that I want to buy some pot cookies, I'm just so nervous of getting caught once it's sent to my address or po box.
You can link 2 or more computer together to mine for one cluster (fast as fuck)!
Or alternatively use one/many to mine individually.
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http://bitcoin.org/ <--- You get the normal bitcoin miner from that link.
Wow 100 tabs of LSD for 117b
That is how you know you have an oppressive government, you are afraid of thoughtcrime
It's basically making random hash codes. But you'll put more money in electricity in than the revenue you get out.
You don't want to get involved in bitcoin. There is a very deep rabbithole about that shite, and it leads to some very fucked up places-some of which you've already seen. Believe me, it gets worse.
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Forget this, I haven't left the Wiki basically and I'm already scarred.
I mean I thought the surface web was bad, but now...
bitcoins apparently take quite a while to mine
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they are expensive as shit at the moment.
Don't they cost like 10 bucks per coin roughly?
They cost about 5 bucks per coin on mtgox at the moment, doesn't seem very expensive...
Only worth it with a powerful and fairly new ATI card.
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object as a parameter, which is a data transfer object for carrying data. -
Create a SQLMapContactDAO.java file, like this:
public class SQLMapContactDAO extends SqlMapDaoTemplate implements ContactDAO { public SQLMapContactDAO(DaoManager arg0) { super(arg0); } public int deleteContact(int contactId) { return super.delete("deleteContact", new Integer(contactId)); } public int insertContact(Contact contact) { Integer contactId =(Integer)super.insert ("insertContact",contact); return contact.getContactId(); } public Contact selectContact(int contactId) { return (Contact)super.queryForObject("getContact", new Integer(contactId)); } public int updateContact(Contact contact) { return super.update("updateContact",contact); } }
is a concrete implementation of theContactDAO
interface, using SQL Maps as its persistence mechanism. Note that we are not writing any code for initializing SQL Maps, for getting a connection, or for marking a transaction boundary in our class. Instead, we extend our class from SqlMapDaoTemplate.java, which will take care of all of the underlying repetitive operations for us. Business logic is only thing that we need to worry about in ourSQLMapContactDAO
class. -
Change the
method of ContactSelectAction.java, like this:Contact contactForm = (Contact) form; Reader reader= Resources.getResourceAsReader("DAOMap.xml"); DaoManager daoManager = DaoManagerBuilder.buildDaoManager(reader); ContactDAO contactDAO = (ContactDAO) daoManager.getDao( ContactDAO.class,"sqlmap"); request.setAttribute("contactDetail", contactDAO.selectContact( contactForm.getContactId()));
The last step is changing the
method in ourContactSelectAction
class to use the DAO framework. In order to initialize the DAO framework, we need aReader
object for DAOMap.xml. The iBatis framework provides you with theResources.getResourceAsReader()
utility method that will allow you to read a resource as aReader
. Once you have aReader
object representing the DAOMap.xml file, you can pass it toDAOManagerBuilder.buildDaoManager()
. This will return an instance ofDaoManager
, which should be used for interacting with the DAO framework in the future. Ideally, you should initialize your DAO framework at application startup. In our application, we can do that by putting this code in a Struts plugin, but we are initializing it in theexecute
method just to keep our example simple.Once you have an instance of
, you can call thegetDao()
method with name of the interface and persistence implementation (the value of theid
attribute in the<context>
element) that you want to use. In our example, we want an instance ofSQLMapContactDAO
, so we will passContactDAO
as the name of the interface and"sqlmap"
as the persistence mechanism. Once you have an instance ofSQLMapContactDAO
, you can start calling business methods on it.
You can try this example by downloading the sample code from the Resources section on the last page of this article.


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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) |
Phlegm and COPD01/21/2009 |
My mom was diagnosed with COPD last April. Dr said she had the "beginning" of COPD. She quit smoking immediately. Whenever I read about COPD, I always see issues about the phlegm: Did it change in color or consistency? My mom has never had a cough or phlegm when smoking or not smoking. Is it possible she was misdiagnosed? Thank you
Thank you for visiting NetWellness. On this site, NetWellness experts try to answer general questions about health. Only a health professional performing a thorough clinical history, examination, and testing can thoroughly evaluate your question.In general, however, COPD is diagnosed by performing a breathing test called spirometry along with a history of symptoms and smoking. Not all people with COPD have a cough or phlegm production as one of their symptoms. Some people only have shortness of breath and do not notice a cough. Others may not notice their symptoms at all because they have limited their activities.
The most important treatment for people who smoke is to quit smoking. If you have questions about the diagnosis, seeing a pulmonary specialist for an evaluation may be helpful.
Michael E Ezzie, MD Clinical Assistant Professor of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep College of Medicine The Ohio State University |


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