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Hello All, I have a 3 year old pit bull, he was a stray dog we found last year. All around, he is the best dog any owner could ever ask for, he doesnt bark, get a bad temper, he snuggles with you at night, and is really playful and cute... But there is one problem we have had since we got him. when we go away for a few hours, or when we are sleeping, he will sneak downstairs and crap on the carpet, in one spot, almost every day now... I have tried everything... I dont know what to do... the constant feces in my house is really getting on my nerves and it has been a full year with this dog, and i have no progress to show for it. What can i do?
Try leaving him in a small, dog proofed area, like a laundry or mud room, with some toys. He'll be a lot less likely to soil his area, and hopefully it will be an area without carpet, so that even if he does, it won't be a major deal to clean up. Now, to address the underlying problem: it sounds like he has some separation anxieties. Try leaving a radio on - not too loud, and maybe give him an old T-shirt or blanket that's saturated with your smell to sleep with when you're gone. Also, get him a toy, like a puzzle ball or a Kong, that he only gets when you're gone. Some people try to slip out and not let their dogs know they've left. I've never thought that was terribly practical - dogs are smarter than we give them credit for; they know! I always give mine some responsibility when I leave. I tell them to guard the house, tell Shiva to please try to behave and not steal anything, and tell Bimmer to try to keep the girls out of trouble. Of course, he looks at me and his face just says, "yeah - right!" The girls look at me with the "who, me?" face. (lol) Anyway, try this and see how it goes. Keep us posted.
Renee - Thanks for the reply... when i am gone during the day at work, i leave the TV on animal planet and he doesnt soil the floor, but when we go to bed, he sleeps with us, and he gets up in the middle of the night and craps the floor.. I think a major problem is that he doesnt like to show his emotion through sound.. I rarely hear him bark (maybe 1 time over a span of 3 months) and an occasional whine.. if he whined that he had to go out, i would let him out. I dont want to leave my TV on 24/7... its not good for the TV or my electric bill. I could confine him to the kitchen, where is is tiled, but I feel bad giving him so much freedom of a big house and then confining him after a year. Thanks again, Dan
That was a problem for Shiva; she didn't wake us up at night when she had to go. You might want to try cutting off his food and only allowing a moderate of water after 6:00. After he's eaten that last food, spend some time getting him to play and exercise, even for just 10 or 15 minutes. About 30 minutes after that he should be ready to go. Take him out then and see if he goes in a reasonable amount of time. If this works, you're home free. If it doesn't, try confining him at night for awhile. When he's made it at least a week without an accident, give him the run of the house again. If he reverts, back to the small space. And - don't laugh - it never hurts to explain why he's having to sleep in the small room. They understand more than we give them credit for sometimes.


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WASHINGTON – CUA is ranked No. 2 in the latest NCAA Regional rankings, announced on Wednesday. The Cardinals, who are ranked 13th nationally by D3hoops.com, are 20-3 overall and 10-2 in the Landmark Conference.
17 of CUA's 20 wins have come within the Mid-Atlantic region, including victories over ranked foes St. Mary's, Scranton and DeSales.
Regional ranking is one of the criteria used for selection and seeding purposes for the NCAA Tournament. For more information on the regional rankings, click here.
The Cardinals have been nationally ranked every week since November 26, following a pair of wins over ranked foes at the season opening Hoopsville National Invitational Classic.
CUA returns to action on Wednesday evening when the Cardinals travel to Goucher for a 7:30 p.m. tip. A win gives the Cards the Landmark Conference regular season championship and the No. 1 seed in next week's conference tournament.
No. 13 CUA ranked 2nd in Mid-Atlantic region
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- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs small
- Size Bought: 41
I just bought myself a road bike and needed a pair of shoes. Relying previous experiences with MTB SIDIS I didn't hesitate to choose them again. (5 years and counting with the same pair)
They feel very comfortable (6 hour rides to justify this) They are great lookin (bright color to increase safety). They are quality crafted. Besides all that I got them for a bargain price in competitive cyclist.
Love 'em!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: 46.5
Picked up the white/red/black to replace my 10 y/o Sidi road bike shoes. I loved my old pair because they had the 3 velcro straps, for easy adjustment.
I found this model to be lighter and stiffer than my previous pair of Sidis. I don't know if the stiffer feeling is a good thing yet, but certainly each time I wear them, they soften up and seem to mold to my feet.
This model seems to have less material and is better fitting than my previous model.
I wear a size 12 or 12.5 in regular shoes and got the Sidis in a 46.5. I can barely fit an index finger behind my heel when the shoes are on and don't find my toes are crunched.
I've worn these on long climbs, on long rolling rides, and find they get more and more comfortable the more I wear them. i have about 500 miles on them now and am very happy with the purchase. The white/red/black looks awesome and will match any kit. I contemplated the Yellow fluo also. I definitely would not recommend the all black color because that is simply too boring.
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: 44.5 WIde
Excellent fit. Have tried many others, including the custom molded "heat-fit" Shimano, and this is by far the best fit for my wide foot. Literally no hot spots. I didn't think that was possible.
Did not need to order a size up since the wide version takes care of my typical sizing problems.
Great shoes
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: 48
I have been using Sidi shoes for decades. Whenever I stray I come right back to Sidis, and typically buy the most expensive model. Still my feet hurt. (I have multiple foot problems.) I cycle 50-60 miles/day and with sore feet, it is a challenge.
I ordered these shoes, but in a size larger. (I wear a 12/47. I ordered a 13/48.) They feel a bit large, but my feet are happy! I use Spenco insoles, which are better than my custom insoles from a pedorathist. My feet are happy for the first time in decades. I have to tug down on the straps a bit, but they fit fine. The key is both width and height clearance. And the color (screaming yellow) matches my jersey, helmet, and gloves. I ordered a second pair. These are cheaper than my other Sidis, and a tad heavier, but who cares: my feet and wallet are happy.
CC is a great company and I will continue to buy from them. Thank you, CC.
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This were an upgrade, mainly got these, due to the carbon sole and the way they looked, they just appeal to me. To be honest I expected them to be more on the comfort side but that was not the case, they felt as comfortable as my SIDI Taurus were. The extra additional strip of polymer teeth to ensure secure locking does work well, I do love the ratcheting buckle, keeps the shoe in place, specially while sprinting, or pushing that climb. Overall, shoes were an upgrade on a few levels, an honorable mention was the extra ventilation made the overall comfort better, only reason I did not gave a 5 star rating was due to the non comfort notable upgrade on the foot bed, from going from a lover rank shoe to these.
As always Sidi makes a great shoe
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I ordered these for my husband. He loves them, they fit like a glove and true to size. :)


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President-elect Barack Obama will face an immediate challenge from European countries who want to see tougher global regulation of financial markets, according to Stratfor. He will also come under pressure on a range of other foreign policy issues, outlined by Stratfor's George Friedman in Obama's Challenge.
Friedman sees three problems with the desire of some European states for a set of international regulations for the financial system.
- First, unless Obama wants to change course dramatically, the U.S. and European positions differ over the degree to which governments will regulate interbank transactions. The Europeans want much more intrusion than the Americans. They are far less averse to direct government controls than the Americans have been. Obama has the power to shift American policy, but doing that will make it harder to expand his base.
- Second, the creation of an international regulatory body that has authority over American banks would create a system where U.S. financial management was subordinated to European financial management.
- And third, the Europeans themselves have no common understanding of things. Obama could thus quickly be drawn into complex EU policy issues that could tie his hands in the United States. These could quickly turn into painful negotiations, in which Obama's allure to the Europeans will evaporate.
More broadly, Freidman notes, one of the foundations of Obama's foreign policy — and one of the reasons the Europeans have celebrated his election — was the perception that Obama is prepared to work closely with the Europeans. He is in fact prepared to do so, but his problem will be the same one Bush had:
The Europeans are in no position to give the things that Obama will need from them — namely, troops, a revived NATO to confront the Russians and a global financial system that doesn't subordinate American financial authority to an international bureaucracy.


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Social media has become increasingly important to the world of SEO, especially to drive targeted traffic to your site. Google Analytics has reformulated two reports, Trackbacks and Data Hub Activity, to help analyzers digest the results from inbound links in real-time.
Though they existed previously, the updates make them much easier and more practical to use to track your brand across the social Web. Both reports are considered part of the Activity Stream, which previously could be found under the Landing Page report.
If you've ever wondered what people are saying about your brand on social media, here's your opportunity. Google Analytics collects information from their Social Data Hub, which records how people are engaging with your website on social networks and social bookmarking sites like Reddit, Delicious and StumbleUpon. (Click here to see the full list of partnered sites).
It is then organized into a free, comprehensive report detailing what URL from your site was shared, on what platform they shared it, and what was said about it. Trackbacks, which was originally introduced in May 2012, is now in its own standalone report displaying a timeline showing the quantity of visits you received over time in response from inbound links.
In the past, you would have to track off-site activity about your company using individual social sites or Google Alerts, and even then you had to visit each page separately to collect data such as comments, shares and votes in regards to your link. Third-party tools helped bring the information together, but it was by no means comprehensive. While it is still not completely comprehensive, Data Hub Activity is a step in the right direction; it gathers all that information for you in a standalone report so you can get a big picture of how social media is influencing your bottom line. Most third-party data come at a price, while this report is wrapped right into your free Google Analytics account.
Looking for some ways to use the new and improved Trackbacks report? Here are a few ideas:
- Determine which social sites give you more conversions;
- Build relationships with bloggers for link building;
- Monitor social media landscape for opportunities;
- Provide customer services to negative commenters;
- Develop reports over time to show progress.
One of the best benefits of the new Trackbacks report is discovering where your social traffic is originating. Once you pin-point those key influencers talking about your company, you can focus your resources toward them instead of spreading yourself thin trying to reach every person on every network.
To access the new Trackbacks report, log into your Google Analytics account and click Traffic Sources > Social > Trackbacks.
If you happen to own a social network or social bookmarking site, it's easy to get stats from your service included on the Social Data Hub – see if you're eligible here.
Adrienne Erin is a freelancer who does a little bit of everything, from writing articles on social analytics to how-to guides on using natural repellents around your home.
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In the world of gaming, some choose to preserve and honor games by collecting them, writing about them or even smile and talk about games as we guide ourselves and our friends through bit- riddled nostalgia. But there are some who choose to take a somewhat under appreciated part of a video game and create something almost completely new: the soundtrack. During New York Comic Con 2013, the calling card of a man named Ricky Brugal was discovered, along with his 8 bit soundtrack recreations. We had an interview with Ricky to discuss the world of 8-bit music and the origin of his career.
How exactly did you begin your career in music and how did you finally settle upon 8 bit tracks?
I've been into electronic music my entire life, but I first started creating music with old Casio keyboards and VSTs on my laptop in 2006. I started creating chip music specifically by experimenting with the LSDJ program in 2007, which led to an internship with 8bitpeoples in 2008. For those who might not know, 8bitpeoples is one of the longest running artist collectives in chip music, and also one of (if not THE) most popular and well respected distributors of chip music around. Artists such as Nullsleep, Bit Shifter, minusbaby, Anamanaguchi, and Starscream (now known as Infinity Shred) have released music with that group.
I settled on 8bit music tracks for a few reasons: creating music on 8bit (and 4bit) trackers is a fun challenge, and I feel that the sounds I get most accurately convey the "stories" I'm trying to write in my music. I've also always listened to this "style" of music: when I was younger, I would often connect my NES or SNES to a small radio and make mixtapes of all my favorite video game tunes.
Have video games always played a big part of your life?
Yeah, you could say that. While I make a HUGE distinction between video games and chip music (fun fact: more than a few of the more accomplished chip musicians either don't play video games regularly or have never played a video game), it's impossible to deny some connection in my case.
I've always been into reading and writing creative stories, and to me video games fall into that category. Growing up, they were definitely an escape but more importantly an inspiration to create stories of my own.
What were some of your favorite games growing up?
The original NES Mega Man series holds the top spot(s), of course…but also, River City Ransom, Wizards & Warriors, Gun.Smoke, Bad Street Brawler, Super Spike V'Ball, Chrono Trigger, Super Metroid, Tecmo Super Bowl…I'll have to force myself to stop now because I could go on forever.
One thing these games have in common? They all have amazing soundtracks, of course.
My first time hearing your name was during New York Comic Con 2013. Was that your first time playing at a big venue? Was it an adrenaline rush for you?
I'd actually played a set with the ShiftyLook folks at New York Comic Con 2012 as well! It was still an adrenaline rush for sure. The chip music community is strong and firmly established, which is an awesome thing…but it's always really cool and really exciting to play to new audiences and meet cool new people like you and teach more people about the work we do.
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The music industry has millions of DJs/competitors in every genre. What's the competition like for you with retro game music?
Our genre is a little different in that for the most part, people are EXTREMELY supportive of one another. I wouldn't say there's much competition at all in my experience, more just people trying to figure out what their style is and how to zero in on the folks who dig that style most…so it's more about collaboration than competition.
One example of this collaboration: I also co-curate the I/O Chip Music series with my good friend Jessen Jurado: a monthly series of chip music shows focused on matching new artists with established ones to create awesome exposure opportunities and a generally amazing show. The good folks of 8static over in Philadelphia (another monthly chip music series) have been fiercely supportive of our efforts, and we often share advice with each other and even volunteer at each other's shows. The community supports us through Kickstarter and buying merch and even something as simple as helping to promote shows.
That might not be the juiciest answer, but the supportive and collaborative culture of chip music is something I think we all appreciate a ton.
In general, how long does it take for you to create and develop your music?
A single track could take anywhere from an hour to a month to a year to create. For me, it usually takes about 4 to 5 hours of initial work to create the "skeleton" of a track, and then I'll tweak it for a few weeks to a month before it's ready for live performance. However, new ideas can hit at any time, so pretty much every song is a "living document" of sorts!
I have to say, I've visited your Sound Cloud page and you have some fantastic tracks! I can easily picture your music being played at raves or techno clubs. Have you ever thought of compiling an album?
Thanks! I actually have about 6 albums out, the latest one being "Assorted Women". That album is available now at the Ricky Brugal bandcamp page, and further info on the making of the album is available here. Folks can grab the tunes at a "name your price" rate, with anyone paying $5 or more getting exclusive unreleased tracks, music videos, alternate album art, ringtones, and even source files for some of the songs!
At New York Comic Con 2013, you played right before another group, Chillbrave which also plays 8 bit music. Outside this interview, you revealed that you guys are friends. How did you meet?
Those Chillbrave guys are absolutely amazing, and I encourage everyone to check out their Sound Cloud page. I met them several years ago as solo artists, even before they created the Chillbrave duo. I'd heard their music online and seen them perform at chiptune open mics in the past, and most everyone agreed that they were extremely smart and talented guys. We've been friends since, have exchanged tips and tricks and booked shows together, and it's been awesome to see that group just get better and better over time.
Any plans for a collaboration with Chillbrave?
That idea hasn't been thrown out there yet, but anything's possible! Right now I've been working on a project with my close friend OneRom, where we do a series of both covers and original tunes. I'm also working on an Assorted Women remix album featuring my favorite artists covering and remixing that album, and two more surprise collaboration albums with other amazing chip musicians.
Now that we're stepping from current gen consoles to the the next gen Playstation 4 and Xbox One, it's only a matter of time before the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 will be referred to as "retro". What are some of your dream soundtracks from current gen that you'd like to mix?
I can't lie to you: there aren't any. While there are plenty of awesome soundtracks on the current gen that I dig, nothing really strikes me as something I'd like to remix or reimagine on my own. However, the soundtrack to "Hotline: Miami" is a lot of fun, and I wouldn't mind picking their brains a bit!
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Do you have any future projects coming soon?
Aside from the ones I've mentioned, I'm really focused on the I/O Chip Music series; we have some amazing shows coming up, including a huge one headlined by Sabrepulse on December 6th in Brooklyn! As far as personal projects, I'll be releasing some tunes with Chippanze.org (a chip music label based in Brazil) sometime in 2014, and I'm working on a bunch of original tunes for that album as we speak.
What advice would you give to others that might be interested in dabbling in 8 bit mixing?
The most important advice I give to others is not to rush yourself and to take your music seriously! This music can be very difficult and sometimes tedious to create, and one of the most exciting things is that you learn new ways to bring your ideas to fruition constantly. So, there's no reason to rush: work on your craft for a long time and be sure you're 100% comfortable with what you're producing before you "show your cards", so to speak. Also, respect your own work! Don't let people reduce what you do to anything less than what it is; this is serious music that we work extremely hard to create, and it's more than a series of video game covers or "bleeps and bloops".
If you'd like to keep updated with Ricky's music and shows, make sure to follow him on Twitter and like his Facebook page!


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Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Thiamilate
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet
- Solution
- Capsule
- Tablet, Enteric Coated
Therapeutic Class: Nutritive Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Vitamin B (class)
Uses For thiamine
Vitamins are compounds that you must have for growth and health. They are needed in small amounts only and are usually available in the foods that you eat. Thiamine (vitamin B 1) is needed for the breakdown of carbohydrates.
Some conditions may increase your need for thiamine. These include:
- Alcoholism
- Burns
- Diarrhea (continuing)
- Fever (continuing)
- Illness (continuing)
- Intestinal disease
- Liver disease
- Overactive thyroid
- Stress (continuing)
- Surgical removal of stomach
Also, the following groups of people may have a deficiency of thiamine:
- Patients using an artificial kidney (on hemodialysis)
- Individuals who do heavy manual labor on a daily basis
Increased need for thiamine should be determined by your health care professional.
Lack of thiamine may lead to a condition called beriberi. Signs of beriberi include loss of appetite, constipation, muscle weakness, pain or tingling in arms or legs, and possible swelling of feet or lower legs. In addition, if severe, lack of thiamine may cause mental depression, memory problems, weakness, shortness of breath, and fast heartbeat. Your health care professional may treat this by prescribing thiamine for you.
Thiamine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your health care professional.
Claims that thiamine is effective for treatment of skin problems, chronic diarrhea, tiredness, mental problems, multiple sclerosis, nerve problems, and ulcerative colitis (a disease of the intestines), or as an insect repellant or to stimulate appetite have not been proven.
Injectable thiamine is administered only by or under the supervision of your health care professional. Other forms of thiamine are available without a prescription.
Once a medicine or dietary supplement has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although this use is not included in product labeling, thiamine is used in certain patients with the following medical conditions:
- Enzyme deficiency diseases such as encephalomyelopathy, maple syrup urine disease, pyruvate carboxylase, and hyperalaninemia
Importance of Diet
For good health, it is important that you eat a balanced and varied diet. Follow carefully any diet program your health care professional may recommend. For your specific dietary vitamin and/or mineral needs, ask your health care professional for a list of appropriate foods. If you think that you are not getting enough vitamins and/or minerals in your diet, you may choose to take a dietary supplement.
Thiamine is found in various foods, including cereals (whole-grain and enriched), peas, beans, nuts, and meats (especially pork and beef). Some thiamine in foods is lost with cooking.
Vitamins alone will not take the place of a good diet and will not provide energy. Your body also needs other substances found in food such as protein, minerals, carbohydrates, and fat. Vitamins themselves often cannot work without the presence of other foods.
The daily amount of thiamine needed is defined in several different ways.
- For U.S.—
- Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are the amount of vitamins and minerals needed to provide for adequate nutrition in most healthy persons. RDAs for a given nutrient may vary depending on a person's age, sex, and physical condition (e.g., pregnancy).
- Daily Values (DVs) are used on food and dietary supplement labels to indicate the percent of the recommended daily amount of each nutrient that a serving provides. DV replaces the previous designation of United States Recommended Daily Allowances (USRDAs).
- For Canada—
- Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNIs) are used to determine the amounts of vitamins, minerals, and protein needed to provide adequate nutrition and lessen the risk of chronic disease.
Normal daily recommended intakes in milligrams (mg) for thiamine are generally defined as follows:
Persons | U.S. (mg) | Canada (mg) |
Infants and children Birth to 3 years of age |
0.3–0.7 | 0.3–0.6 |
4 to 6 years of age | 0.9 | 0.7 |
7 to 10 years of age | 1 | 0.8–1 |
Adolescent and adult males | 1.2–1.5 | 0.8–1.3 |
Adolescent and adult females | 1–1.1 | 0.8–0.9 |
Pregnant females | 1.5 | 0.9–1 |
Breast-feeding females | 1.6 | 1–1.2 |
Before Using thiamine
If you are taking this dietary supplement without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label. For this supplement, the following should be considered:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to thiamine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Problems in children have not been reported with intake of normal daily recommended amounts.
Problems in older adults have not been reported with intake of normal daily recommended amounts. Studies have shown that older adults may have lower blood levels of thiamine than younger adults. Your health care professional may recommend that you take a vitamin supplement that contains thiamine.
Breast Feeding
Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.
Interactions with Medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving this dietary supplement, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this dietary supplement with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
- Capecitabine
- Doxifluridine
- Fluorouracil
- Tegafur
Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Proper Use of thiamine
The dose of thiamine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of thiamine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- For oral dosage forms (tablets, oral solution):
- To prevent deficiency, the amount taken by mouth is based on normal daily recommended intakes:
- For the U.S.
- Adult and teenage males—1.2 to 1.5 milligrams (mg) per day.
- Adult and teenage females—1 to 1.1 mg per day.
- Pregnant females—1.5 mg per day.
- Breast-feeding females—1.6 mg per day.
- Children 7 to 10 years of age—1 mg per day.
- Children 4 to 6 years of age—0.9 mg per day.
- Children birth to 3 years of age—0.3 to 0.7 mg per day.
- For Canada
- Adult and teenage males—0.8 to 1.3 mg per day.
- Adult and teenage females—0.8 to 0.9 mg per day.
- Pregnant females—0.9 to 1 mg per day.
- Breast-feeding females—1 to 1.2 mg per day.
- Children 7 to 10 years of age—0.8 to 1 mg per day.
- Children 4 to 6 years of age—0.7 mg per day.
- Children birth to 3 years of age—0.3 to 0.6 mg per day.
- To treat deficiency:
- Adults and teenagers—Treatment dose is determined by prescriber for each individual based on the severity of deficiency. The following dosage has been established: Beriberi—Oral, 5 to 10 mg three times a day.
- Children—Treatment dose is determined by prescriber for each individual based on the severity of deficiency. The following dosage has been established: Beriberi—Oral, 10 a day.
- To prevent deficiency, the amount taken by mouth is based on normal daily recommended intakes:
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of thiamine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
If you miss taking a vitamin for 1 or more days there is no cause for concern, since it takes some time for your body to become seriously low in vitamins. However, if your health care professional has recommended that you take this vitamin, try to remember to take it as directed every day.
Store the dietary supplement in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
thiamine Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Rare - Soon after receiving injection only- Coughing
- difficulty in swallowing
- hives
- itching of skin
- swelling of face, lips, or eyelids
- wheezing or difficulty in breathing
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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With most of the roles from the novel being filled Peter Jackson has been busy reuniting members of the Fellowship for his upcoming adaptation of The Hobbit– with the former Doctor rumoured to be taking the role of Orlando Bloom's father Thranduil the Elvenking (so he's to blame!)
In The Hobbit, Thranduil the Elvenking holds the realm of Mirkwood where Bilbo and his band of Dwarves are held captive for not revealing the intentions of their journey (Mirkwood is kind of like a Middle Earth Customs Desk) to swipe Smaug the Dragon's gold only to be rescued (SPOILER!) by Gandalf.
Bizzarly the role of Thranduil was played by Austrian film director Otto Preminger (The Man with the Golden Arm) in the animated nightmare that is Jules Bass/Arthur Rankin, Jr's 1977 Â adaptation.
Previously, the Tenth Doctor had been linked with the role of Hobbit-in-chief Bilbo – a part that eventually went to Martin Freeman (Sherlock) – and the role of Bard the Bowman, a grim archer from the town of men, Esgaroth.
Despite the rumours being unconfirmed by anyone involved with either The Hobbit or David Tennant, he is listed on the first part of a planned two part saga's oh so reliable IMDB page (which includes roles for Leonard Nimoy as Smaug and Brian Blessed, who seems to be on there for just being BRIAN BLESSED.)
A listing that unfortunately hasn't been granted to the former Seventh Doctor Sylvester McCoy who was confirmed as Radagast the Brown.
So, is this an early scoop or some very clever Hobbit fan letting their imagination fly after hearing yet more rumours that Orlando Plank (Elizabethtown) will be returning to Middle Earth as Legolas?
Already, the New Zealand filmmaker has brought both Sir Ian McKellen (X-Men) and Andy Serkis (Burke & Hare) back to reprise their roles as Gandalf the Grey and Sméagol/Gollum.
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US$23 billion invested in Iran's South Pars gas field
Some US$23 billion have been invested in Iran's South Pars gas field. Oil production from the field is to start soon. According to IRNA, official in charge of the Oil Ministry Department for Development of Oil Rich Regions, Hossein Shahabeddin, told a group of oil officials that the project will provide jobs for 150,000 people in South Pars in Assalouyeh, Bushehr province.
The South Pars gas field, which straddles the Iranian and Qatari sectors of the Persian Gulf, is the largest gas field in the world and belongs to both Iran and Qatar. The daily production of Iran's South Pars gas field, once all of its 12 development phases are complete, will hit 300 million cubic meters thus pushing up the annual revenues from the field to about US$ 2.8 billion. The Italian Agip company has contracted US$ 809 million of projects, much more than its commitments, to Iranian enterprises in developing the South Pars gas field.
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Biden: 'You Don't Need 30 Rounds. Buy a Shotgun' — Vice President Joe Biden said people don't need high-capacity weapons to protect themselves and that the Obama administration's efforts to reduce gun violence amount to gun safety, not gun control. — "If you want to protect yourself …
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Michael S. Rosenwald / Washington Post:
Weapons made with 3-D printers could test gun-control efforts
Weapons made with 3-D printers could test gun-control efforts
Hot Air and AMERICAblog
Adam Liptak / New York Times:
Supreme Court to Hear Campaign Finance Case — WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear a challenge to federal campaign contribution limits and issued decisions concerning a drug-sniffing dog, an international child-custody dispute and when the police may detain people while conducting a search.
Robert Barnes / Washington Post:
Supreme Court sides with drug-sniffing dog; supports soldier's child custody case
Supreme Court sides with drug-sniffing dog; supports soldier's child custody case
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Tarini Parti / Politico:
SCOTUS takes up donor limit case
SCOTUS takes up donor limit case
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Ian Millhiser / ThinkProgress:
Missouri Bill Makes It A Felony For Lawmakers To Propose Gun Safety Legislation — Yesterday, Missouri state Rep. Mike Leara (R) proposed legislation making it a felony for lawmakers to so much as propose many bills regulating guns. Leara's bill provides that "[a]ny member of the general assembly …
Talking Points Memo, Truthdig and The Raw Story
Andrew Kaczynski / BuzzFeed:
Missouri Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Make It A Felony To Propose Gun Control Legislation
Missouri Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Make It A Felony To Propose Gun Control Legislation
The Maddow Blog and Business Insider
Kenneth P. Vogel / Politico:
Tea party group pictures Rove in Nazi uniform — A top tea party group is taking its clash with Karl Rove to a new level, sending out a fundraising email Tuesday featuring a photoshopped image of the GOP operative in an SS uniform. — "Wipe the Smirk Off Karl Rove's Face," …
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Alexandra Jaffe / Ballot Box:
Tea Party challenger to McConnell emerging
Tea Party challenger to McConnell emerging
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Paul Krugman:
Data, Stimulus, and Human Nature — David Brooks writes about the limitations of Big Data, and makes some good points. But he goes astray, I think, when he touches on a subject near and dear to my own data-driven heart: … Actually, he's not quite right there, as I'll explain in a minute.
Economist's View and Booman Tribune
David Brooks / New York Times:
What Data Can't Do — Not long ago, I was at a dinner …
What Data Can't Do — Not long ago, I was at a dinner …
Balloon Juice
Exclusive: Apple, Macs hit by hackers who targeted Facebook — (Reuters) - Apple Inc was recently attacked by hackers who infected the Macintosh computers of some employees, the company said on Tuesday in an unprecedented disclosure that described the widest known cyber attacks against Apple-made computers to date.
AllThingsD, TechCrunch, Mashable!, The Raw Story and Engadget
Katie J.M. Baker / Jezebel:
Genius Alabama Rep. Says a Baby is the 'Largest Organ in a Body' — The Alabama House of Representatives is set to vote on abortion legislation Tuesday that would impose a variety of uneccesary restrictions on abortion clinics: providers would need to have admitting privileges at local hospitals …
Crooks and Liars, Daily Kos, Sky Dancing, Mediaite, The Raw Story, Truthdig and alan.com
Ryan Broderick / BuzzFeed:
Alabama Politician Thinks A Fetus Is The Largest Organ In A Woman's Body
Alabama Politician Thinks A Fetus Is The Largest Organ In A Woman's Body
Montgomery Advertiser
New York Times:
Chinese Army Unit Is Seen as Tied to Hacking Against U.S. — On the outskirts of Shanghai, in a run-down neighborhood dominated by a 12-story white office tower, sits a People's Liberation Army base for China's growing corps of cyberwarriors. — The building off Datong Road …
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Jennifer Kabbany / The College Fix:
Prof Strips, Shows 9/11 Footage, Impales Stuffed Animal (VIDEO) — A science professor at Columbia University on Monday began a quantum mechanics lecture by stripping into his boxers and eating a banana while rap music played in the background. — Then it got weird.
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New York Times:
Oscar Pistorius Denies Murdering Girlfriend — PRETORIA, South Africa — Facing a charge of premeditated murder in the death of his girlfriend, Oscar Pistorius, the double amputee track star and one of the world's best-known athletes, denied on Tuesday that he had intended to take her life …
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Office of the President:
President Karzai: Fight against Corruption Requires Earnest and Sincere Cooperation of the International Community, Particularly of the United States — President Hamid Karzai met with Senator Robert Bob Menendez, Chairman of the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
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NBC Southern California:
Police ID Gunman in OC Shooting Deaths — Four people are dead after a series of shootings and carjackings near freeways in Orange County that began after the slaying of a woman at a home in Ladera Ranch. — Map: Shooting Investigation Locations — The gunman was identified as Ali Syed …
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Michael Lind / Salon:
Southern poverty pimps — The "original sin" of the Southern political class is cheap, powerless labor — Contemporary American politics cannot be understood apart from the North-South divide in the U.S., as I and others have argued. Neither can contemporary American economic debates.
Washington Monthly


text: James "Jamie" Leon McDorman, Jr., 50, of Key West, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, May 10, 2010 while on a bus trip in Rocky Mount, NC heading home to Key West, FL. Born in Crisfield, he was the son of Sharon Lee Adams Justice and her husband, his step father, Rocky of Millsboro and the late James Leon McDorman, Sr. who died in 2006. Jamie was a carpenter by trade and loved his work, especially helping others in anyway he could. He enjoyed being with his family and going to family functions. He was a deacon in the Key West Calvary Church, doing whatever he could in the church by gathering donations and assisting in feeding the homeless to doing carpentry and painting. He was always excited in serving the Lord and took great pleasure in helping others. In addition to his mother and step father, he is also survived by his step mother, Bonnie Gaye McDorman of Salisbury; a sister, Lanette McDorman & her daughter, Kaitlyn Mears, Millsboro; a brother, Patrick Wescott & his wife, Amy & their son, Isaiah of Chincoteague; a step brother, Mark Justice and a step sister, Melinda Justice, both of Georgetown. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Irvin Kirk McDorman who died in 1960. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Randy McDorman will officiate. Interment will follow at Springhill Memory Gardens near Hebron. Memorial contributions can be made to Calvary Key West, Homeless Ministries, 1508 Bertha Street, Key West, FL 33040.


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On the Sunday, July 22 edition of Fareed Zakaria GPS, Steven Rattner, private equity manager and former "car czar" for the Obama Administration spoke to host, Fareed Zakaria, about why he now feels that "there are two Americas, and I think that is - that is not where this country should be."
The full interview transcript, and that of the full program, may be found here.
FAREED ZAKARIA GPS airs Sundays on CNN/U.S. at 10:00am and 1:00pm and on CNN International at 8:00am and 3:00pm. All times Eastern.
Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) talks Mitt Romney's role at Bain Capital, President Obama's record with the auto industry bailout and immigration policy.
Rep. Wasserman Schultz says, "There are literally thousands of workers who [Mitt Romney] laid off. Companies that [Bain Capital] deliberately forced into bankruptcy. Creditors who were left with cents on the dollar. And Mitt Romney and his partners made hundreds of millions of dollars."
Starting Point with Soledad O'Brien airs weekday mornings from 7-9am on CNN.
In a FAREED ZAKARIA GPS exclusive that aired Sunday, May 6, Fareed Zakaria interviewed Edward Conard, former managing director of Bain Capital and author of the forthcoming book, Unintended Consequences (2012), which offers solutions for fixing America's economy. Conard puts forth a defense for the rise of "the 1%" as essential to encouraging economic risk-taking as an engine of growth for the country.
Here is the exchange: FULL POST
At the CNN Southern Republican presidential debate in South Carolina, Mitt Romney explains how he created jobs and built enterprises at Bain Capital.


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Now secession is a good idea, or it is a bad idea. It sure as heck has its down sides, no matter what your opinion of the Late Unpleasantness, and what it did or did not settle.
Madison had quite a bit to say about the dangers to liberty small states can present to their minorities if un-moored from the larger body. More, a fractured America simply can't provide the bulwark against a coalescing sharia-minded Caliphate or third generation Chi-Com expansion that the whole 50 stars working together can. A broken American Union makes the world a much, much more dangerous place.
So secession is not a simple, costless, or light decision.
HOWEVER - if your reason for not signing your name to a petition is because you're afraid of getting put on a list, then you are acting the part of a coward.
By all means, if you in your soul disagree with a petition, don't sign the darned thing.
But if you DO agree, and you still don't sign? You spit in the eye of our ancestors that were willing to sign a treasonous document to publicly pledge their support for liberty, and back that pledge with their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.
Go here and read the whole thing.


text: Japanese Wall-Climbing Laser-Controlled Cars All We Want For ChristmasMatt Hardigree12/11/09 1:00pmFiled to: Toy carsCar ToysGadgetsCar GadgetsTakara TomyLaser CarsAero Spider LaserAero Spider Laser CarsJapan24EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink Takara Tomy already had our interest with Aero Spider cars, capable of racing up walls with the use of reverse suction fans. Now they blast into awesome with "laser" control. Thank Gamera there's video of these wall-climbing machines in action. Radio control is so old-fashioned. You know who used radios? Patton's army. That's how old radios are. "Laser" control is where it's at. And while the "laser" appears to be a bright light similar to what you'd find on a Nerf gun sight, the use of light sensors on the car to determine location of said laser light and vector the car toward it instead of signals from a controller is an interesting twist on an already interesting concept.For just about $65 a pop, sign us up. Advertisement [Getty Images, Technabob]Reply24 repliesLeave a reply


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As soon as we landed we perceived that the ground was strewn with flaked chips of chalcedony, jasper, and similar stones.
When you desire his appearance, touch that chalcedony just before you.
These are generally in the condition of chalcedony, covered with very minute crystals of quartz.
Point for a drill or perforator chipped from chalcedony (Fig. 47).
chalcedony has been in all ages the commonest of the stones used by the gem-engraver.
Stone rings were in common use, formed chiefly of chalcedony.
Scattered over the hills and through the valleys are numerous beautiful specimens of chalcedony and chips of obsidian.
It is an aggregate of various siliceous minerals, of which chalcedony appears generally to be the base.
The surface of chalcedony is occasionally coated with a delicate bluish bloom.
This hardness is a property of other forms of silica, as quartz and chalcedony.
c.1300, from Latin calcedonius, in Vulgate translating Greek khalkedon in Rev. xxi:19, found nowhere else. Connection with Chalcedon in Asia Minor "is very doubtful" [OED]. The city name is from Phoenician and means "new town."
Mentioned only in Rev. 21:19, as one of the precious stones in the foundation of the New Jerusalem. The name of this stone is derived from Chalcedon, where it is said to have been first discovered. In modern mineralogy this is the name of an agate-like quartz of a bluish colour. Pliny so names the Indian ruby. The mineral intended in Revelation is probably the Hebrew _nophekh_, translated "emerald" (Ex. 28:18; 39:11; Ezek. 27:16; 28:13). It is rendered "anthrax" in the LXX., and "carbunculus" in the Vulgate. (See CARBUNCLE.)


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Topic: How to fix a broken perfume?
The golden cap that you push to spray the perfume broke off of my Vera Wang Princess so it literally is just the straw coming out. I cant untwist the gold ring so that I can get at the juice. Does anyone know how to fix?


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This is certainly great news for Samsung Galaxy users.
Samsung has announced that it is aiming to roll-out Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for a selected range of its Galaxy devices as early the first quarter of 2012. The update will start rolling out to the Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note devices within the first quarter 2012 while the following devices are slated to get ICS later in the year.
Galaxy R
Galaxy Tab 10.1
Galaxy Tab 8.9
Galaxy Tab 7.7
Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
Samsung says they will make separate announcements on details of ICS update schedule for each market according to availability taking into account market situation and carriers' requirements. If we hear anything, we'll update you.
Update: It seems that we have offended a few Nokia N8 enthusiasts out there with our findings. In pursuit of the truth, we want to set the record straight, and so we have a proposition for the N8 enthusiasts who've expressed their opinions about this post. We have a proposition for you. Is the Nokia N8 still the best camera phone out there? Let's settle this once and for all. Head on over to after the jump for details.
We're just one week away from the launch of the iPhone 4S in Malaysia. Aside from an uprated processor that's now dual-core and very chatty Siri, the biggest improvement on the new iPhone is its camera.
With a Sony-sourced 8MP backlit sensor and improved optics, Apple says the new camera on its latest iPhone offers performance that rivals most dedicated point-and-shoot cameras, but is this claim founded?
Naturally, we're curious to find out ourselves if the camera on the iPhone 4S is as good as Apple claims it to be, and so we've assemble some of the best 8MP smartphone shooters we could get our hands on along with the 12MP Nokia N8 for good measure and went out on a photowalk; taking pictures and videos using these devices in various situations to find out which smartphone available in the market right now has the best camera overall.
We compare the iPhone 4S with the Samsung Galaxy Note, Galaxy S II, Motorola RAZR, Sony Ericsson Xperia ray and Nokia N8. Follow us to after the jump to see the sample shots and videos as well as our verdict on which smartphone has the best camera right now.
We know a lot of people have been waiting for this one. Samsung Malaysia has announced that the white version of the Samsung Galaxy Note is now officially available in Malaysia.
As with the dark blue version, you get a blazing 1.4Ghz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM and an excellent 8MP camera in the white Galaxy Note. Essentially the specs remains unchanged at is the price which is currently RM2,299.
In addition to the white Galaxy Note, availability of the Galaxy S II (which has been available in Malaysia since September) and Galaxy Ace in white was also announced today.
If you're crossed between the Samsung Galaxy S II and the sexy back looking Motorola RAZR, DiGi must just have a solution for you.
DiGi is offering a free phone skin and screen protector which gives the Galaxy S II a carbon-fibre/kevlar look at both sides. No ideas how it looks in real life but if you're interested, this offer is exclusively available through DiGi Online Store.
Obviously it won't be as tough as the real deal. Pics of the Galaxy S II with the skin after the break.
Samsung has released a new ad entitled "The Next Big Thing". It shows a crowd lining up at an obvious "fruit" store and they got fascinated with something different. You've gotta admit, it's a cheeky way of Samsung to poke fun at its competitor. Last year, they did a newspaper ad which mocks iPhone 4's antennagate issue.
Update: Commenter Sid Acidic mentioned a link to a how-to video that shows you how to install ICS on Samsung Galaxy S II. We've added that into the post. Head on over to after the jump to view it. Word of caution: We have not tried the method ourselves and can't say that it is 100% safe. As always rooting and installing ROMs not officially released for your device is risky, so be careful if you attempt to install ICS on your device. Good luck
Just recently, Google has already released the source code for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. In just couple of days, the latest OS has already been ported to a Samsung Galaxy S II and LG Optimus 3D.
While waiting for the official roll out from the device maker, you can expect earlier release from the hardworking custom ROM developers. At the moment the direct port doesn't seem to be fully functional. Bluetooth and WiFi doesn't seem to work right now but eventually kinks like these will be sorted out later.
Head after the break to see the LG Optimus 3D running on ICS.
So obviously the iPhone 4S won't look pretty when dropped on the pavement. What about if it was compared with the Samsung Galaxy S II with its famed Gorilla glass? Watch the video to find out.
Other gadget drop/torture tests to watch:
iPhone 4S drop test
iPad 2 & Playbook drop test
iPad 2 vs Motorola Xoom vs Samsung Galaxy Tab drop test
Samsung Galaxy S Gorilla Glass tortured
Remember the Samsung Galaxy S II Extended Battery Kit posted a while back? Now the battery kit is reported to be selling in Malaysia for RM139 at Lowyat plaza.
The kit comes with a larger 2000mAh battery which is 21% more than the standard 1650mAh battery. Since the battery is thicker than usual, there's a special back plate included in the kit to cover that extra bulge. So Samsung Galaxy S II power users, your prayers are now answered.
Solving Rubik's Cube is challenging, at least for us. With the powerful processor on smart phones, solving them could be an easy task. Just check out the video above where a Samsung Galaxy S II is paired with a bunch of Lego Mindstorm NXT kits to create an awesome Rubik's Cube solver. It was able to solve a random cube in 5.35 seconds.
Previously we've also seen a Motorola Droid completing the feat in 24 seconds.
One of the biggest improvements made to the iPhone 4S is its processor. Where its predecessor was running a single core brain, the iPhone 4S kept up with the joneses with a dual-core processor and an updated GPU.
Apple says that the iPhone 4S is twice as fast as its predecessor and delivers over seven times faster graphics overall, but is this claim founded? More importantly, with the A5 in the iPhone 4S running at just 800Mhz, how does it stack up against the mighty Samsung Galaxy S II with a dual-core processor that's pushing 1.2Ghz?
The meticulous reviewers at Anandtech ran some benchmarks on the iPhone 4S and the results will surprise you. Despite the slower clock speed and a yet to be determined RAM count, the iPhone 4S tops the charts when it comes to hard-core performance.
Head on over to after the jump for the full stats.


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School subject: Interactive Media
Extracurricular activity: Displaying my artwork at shows
Hobbies: Drawing and painting
Car: Transformer Camaro
Store: Rue 21
Musical artist: Papa Roach
Movie: Talladega Nights
TV show: Work of Art: The Next Great Artist
Cafeteria food must-have: French fries
Last book read that wasn't required: The Bible
Pet peeve: Keeping things neat and organized
Person I'd like to meet: Adam Sandler
Person most admired: My family
Items always in my locker: Sketchbook and pencils
First job: Graphic design for Dyno Dave Graphics
Top accomplishment: Maintaining straight A's throughout high school
After-graduation plans: I plan on being a graphic designer for Dyno Dave Graphics while going to college for fine arts.
Career goal: I want to become a full time fine artist and open my own art gallery.
Quote from teacher: "Demi is an extremely talented and diverse artist," said Lori Dewyre, Instructor of Interactive Media at Penta Career Center. "She has the ability and skills to create traditional fine art as well as digital art. Demi is very conscious about the quality of her work, always striving to produce art of the highest quality."
— Information is compiled for The Blade by the Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West.


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Fast-rising TV personality Mackenzie Warren, terminated last week by KSNV-TV, Channel 3, won't be able to return to local television until August 2015 under terms of her noncompete clause.
She was let go on Thursday without explanation in a move so sudden that Lisa Howfield, the NBC affiliate's vice president and general manager, was seen weeping.
After joining the station in October 2011, Warren was on a fast track.
She spent five months in Carson City covering the 2013 Legislature.
Within two years of her arrival, the two-time NBC Nightly News intern was anchoring the 3 p.m. newscast.
"I'm shocked," Warren, 25, said in an email to the Review-Journal.
"This is my hometown. No longer being allowed to do what I love will be a painful adjustment," she said in the statement. "I thank this community for welcoming me into their homes over the years."
Her three-year contract ends in August.
It was the latest in a series of personnel shockers at the station. Popular anchors Nina Radetich and Kendall Tenney were not renewed while Dan Ball and Sofia Choi made quick exits before their contracts expired.
N9ne Steakhouse returned to its prerecession wall-to-wall party scene on Friday.
NFL Hall of Famers Joe Montana, Gale Sayers and Jonathan Ogden joined headliners and media personalities to celebrate N9ne's new look.
It was a flashback to N9ne's sizzling run as celebrity central from its 2001 opening to the crash that rocked Las Vegas.
Leading the celebration Friday was N9ne's executive chef Barry Dakake, who worked a room that included former Palms owner George Maloof, former Sheriff Bill Young and former boxing champs Vinny Paz (formerly Pazienza) and Livingstone Bramble.
Illusionist Criss Angel was there with his repaired shoulder in a sling. At other tables: sports radio talk show host J.T. the Brick, James Beard Award-winning chef Saipin Chutima of Lotus of Siam fame, blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa and prominent attorney Don Campbell.
Former Palms exec Jon Gray, now overseeing The Linq for Caesars Entertainment, told me the massive High Roller observatory wheel will soon be adorned with colored lights, making it one of the dominant landmarks on the Strip skyline.
Back in the kitchen at N9ne, looking quite out of place, was a six-pack of Orange Crush soda. It was given to Dakake courtesy of Matt Bolt, who is married to Mercedes Martinez of the DJ team Mark and Mercedes (KMXB-radio FM, 94.1).
It was a gentle reminder by Bolt that his Denver Broncos had crushed the Super Bowl hopes of Dakake's favorite team, the New England Patriots, a week ago.
All you need to know about Las Vegas Events President Pat Christenson's laser-like focus while grappling with the National Finals Rodeo crisis: He joined the University of Wisconsin's wrestling program as a freshman walk-on in 1973. No scholarship. In his senior season, he won the 167-pound NCAA title. ...
A month after being critically injured while crossing a street, Seven magazine food critic Max Jacobson continues to show small signs of responsiveness. Family rep Katy Conway said his CT scan results last week were favorable, with no change from the previous week. He is opening his eyes when asked, and he squeezes wife Setu's hand every so often.
Khloe Kardashian, mobbed by a massive crowd during her appearance at Kardashian Khaos (Mirage) on Saturday. ... Shania Twain, taking in "Menopause the Musical" (Luxor) on Friday. ... Florence Henderson, touring Nevada Ballet Theatre's studios on Thursday. She met with the dancers and staff, making her the NBT's first "Woman of the Year" honoree to be hosted. ... Comedians David Spade and Kevin Farley, dining with friends at Lavo (Palazzo) on Friday.
"(Justin) Bieber reportedly was driving 60 in a 30-mile-an-hour zone. He did admit to police that he drank alcohol, smoked pot and took prescription drugs that night. That may have just been his way of announcing he's running for mayor of Toronto." — Jimmy Kimmel
Norm Clarke's column appears Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. He can be reached at 702-383-0244 or email him at email@example.com. Find more online at www.normclarke.com. Follow Norm on Twitter @Norm_Clarke. "Norm Clarke's Vegas," airs Thursdays on the "Morning Blend" on KTNV-TV, Channel 13.


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If anything could put you in a summer mood, it's the new Calypso St. Barth for Target collection that's available now online and in stores. I headed down to my nearest Target store (Daly City/Seramonte Mall) and was pleasently surprised to find a lot of the items available and in stock. The collection ranges from womens (including swimwear and lingerie) and girls/toddler/infant clothing to accessories (think beachy totes, espadrilles, jewelry) as well as some eclectic pieces for the home. My favorite by far is this turquoise Fan-Print Dress ($36.99) that I am actually wearing now with leggings, my gold bangles, and gold Tory Burch flats. (It's a rare warm day here in SF!) I will mention that the photos online don't do the collection justice at all. They look so much better in person! I was really surprised at the quality and the beautiful dyeing details in the fabric.See more of the Calypso St. Barth for Target collection by clicking over to our friends at Coquette!
Recession Chic - Ten Things To Invest In Now
by Ida Hsiang
Sometimes we all need a little retail therapy and a few new trendy pieces at a steal, but a smart way to save some money and help you rack up designer pieces is to invest in timeless basics that will never go out of style!Look for versatile and neutral colors - black, creams and greys - made of high quality materials and construction. Classic shapes and silhouettes will always be flattering and outlast any current trend. You don't need to spend a thousand dollars (although that'd be nice) on an investment piece. Just weigh your options ... three $60 purses that will never see the light of day again by this time next year, or a buttery leather satchel from your favorite designer that you'll be toting around when your kid graduates college and still look stylish?Choosing to invest in key basics may be a splurge now, but will keep money in the bank in the long run! Click on the slideshow to see our ten must-have splurge now, save later items (and they're all under $350)!


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Diabetes is difficult to cure. This is a condition in which the blood sugar levels increase and the production of insulin decreases. Many diabetic patients with type I or II form takes insulin injections. A diabetic patient injects insulin because the insulin levels falls due to its slow production. Therefore, few patients have to regularly inject insulin to stabilise blood sugar levels in the body and to stay healthy. Insulin injections have few common and rare side effects on the body. Check out how these injections can have an effect on a diabetic patient.
Common side effect of insulin injections:
* Low blood sugar levels. Once you start depending on the injections, your blood sugar levels will lower every time.
* As the blood sugar decreases, sweating, nausea or rapid breathing can also be seen.
* If the blood sugar level lowers substantially then the patient can even faint.
* Skin irritation or inflammation from the injection needle. Few diabetic patients have to inject on a regular basis and this can affect the skin tissues.
* When the blood sugar levels decrease, the body metabolism also lowers. This also leads to metabolic changes in the brain often leading to seizures. It is a rare condition that needs immediate attention from the doctor.
* Dizziness due to the lower glucose levels. The brain functions slowly and this can make you feel more toxicated.
* Hypoglycemia is another side effect of taking insulin injections. Too much of insulin in the body lowers blood pressure. This leads to headache, drowsiness, weakness and rapid heart rate.
* In extreme cases, the side effects of insulin injections can lead to hyperglycemia. The symptoms of this condition are extreme thirst, frequent urination and laziness.
* For few diabetic patients, insulin injections can lead to skin allergies such as swelling and itching.
* Few rare side effects of insulin injections are vomiting, red skin on the injected spot, irregular heartbeat, lack of concentration etc.
Control your blood sugar naturally by avoiding sweets in order to avoid insulin injections. Artificial sweeteners are especially dangerous. And make sure you inject insulin 30 minutes before taking your meal. You can inject on the arms or thigh or stomach. Consult your doctor to get the best directions.
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