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Windows 8 simplifies the process of building apps that target different devices. Windows Phone 8 takes advantage of many of the features introduced with Windows 8, but it is a different platform with different requirements. Thus, if you want to create apps for both Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, the initial release of Visual Studio 2012 won't be enough and you will have to install an additional SDK and pay special attention to the requirement to run the Windows Phone 8 emulator. In this first article in a three-part series dedicated to developing Windows Phone 8 apps, I explain everything you need to know to start developing Windows Phone 8 apps in Visual Studio 2012.
Checking Requirements
Visual Studio 2012 enables developers to create apps that target Windows 8. However, because Microsoft launched Windows Phone 8 after Windows 8, and so, if you want to start developing apps for Windows Phone 8 with your existing Visual Studio 2012 installation, you need to download and install the latest Windows Phone SDK.
If you don't have Visual Studio 2012 installed, the Windows Phone SDK 8.0 will install Visual Studio Express 2012 for Windows Phone. However, if you have Visual Studio 2012 Professional, Premium, or Ultimate, the Windows Phone SDK 8.0 installs an add-in that provides your existing IDE with all the necessary features to create, deploy, and test Windows Phone 8.0 apps. The SDK 8.0 also targets Windows Phone 7.x, but I won't focus on previous versions in this article.
The Windows Phone SDK 8.0 includes the following components:
- Visual Studio 2012 Express for Windows Phone.
- Microsoft Blend 2012 Express for Windows Phone. If you have a full version of Blend 2012 installed, the installation will add Windows Phone 8.0 capabilities to it.
- Windows Phone 8.0 device emulator.
- All the necessary reference assemblies for managed code development.
- All the necessary headers and libraries for native code development.
- Project templates for both managed code and native code development.
You need a 64-bit version of Windows 8 to install and run the Windows Phone SDK 8.0. However, the Windows Phone 8 Emulator runs only on Windows 8 Pro edition or greater. So, if you want to develop without limitations, you need at least Windows 8 64-bit Pro edition. Windows Phone 8 Emulator runs on top of Hyper-V, and therefore, it requires a 64-bit CPU that supports SLAT (short for Second Level Address Translation). Windows Phone 8 emulator is different from the previous Windows Phone emulators, and so you should check whether your CPU supports SLAT even if you are using your computer to develop apps for previous Windows Phone versions. If your CPU doesn't support SLAT, you will be able to develop Windows Phone 8 apps, but you will have to deploy and test them on a physical Windows Phone 8 device because the emulator won't run.
Many modern 64-bit multicore CPUs from both Intel and AMD include SLAT but many older CPUs that are capable of running Windows 8 64-bit and Visual Studio 2012 with excellent performance don't support SLAT. Intel and AMD use the following two different names for the memory virtualization technology known as SLAT:
- EPT (short for Extended Page Tables) identifies SLAT support for Intel CPUs
- NP (short for Nested Page Tables) identifies SLAT support for AMD CPUs
A hypervisor such as Hyper-V must manage the virtual memory of the different guest operating systems and translate it into host physical pages. This task can be extremely CPU-intensive without the appropriate help of hardware support for nested paging caches. SLAT simplifies the work required by the hypervisor to translate memory addresses and directly handle page faults. This way, SLAT reduces one of the major sources of virtualization overhead, and thereby improves overall performance of guest operating systems. That's why Windows Phone 8 emulator runs on top of Hyper-V with SLAT.
The latest versions of Microsoft's CoreInfo utility allow you to determine whether your CPU has the necessary requirements to execute the Windows Phone 8 emulator. You can download it (CoreInfo 3.2). By default, when you run the coreinfo.exe at the command-line, the utility runs with all the options enabled, except virtualization features.In this situation, you are specifically interested in virutalization support, so run it wit the
-v option, which will show SLAT support. It is not necessary to install CoreInfo, and therefore, you can use it by just running the executable file and accepting the license. You just need to accept the license once. The
-v option requires administrative rights on Intel systems, so it is wise to run CoreInfo with administrative rights if you have doubts about your underlying hardware.
If you're still mastering the changes that Windows 8 introduced with the removal of the Start menu and you haven't install Windows 8.1 preview, you'll benefit from a simple shortcut to run a command prompt with administrative rights: Just press Windows + X and select Command Prompt (Admin) in the context menu that appears. This Windows + X shortcut saved me a lot of aggrivation when I started working with the pre-release versions of Windows 8 and I needed to use the command prompt and the other options that the context menu offers. Windows + X brings up a menu with many useful system options that previous Windows versions provided in the Start menu (see Figure 1).
Figure 1: The context menu that Windows 8 displays when you press Windows + X.
Once you open a command prompt with administrative rights, go to the folder where you saved the downloaded CoreInfo executable file and run CoreInfo
-v. If your computer already has Hyper-V activated, you will notice CoreInfo displays a note indicating that you must execute it without a hypervisor running for accurate results and an asterisk will appear on the right-hand side of the HYPERVISOR row indicating that your computer supports SLAT. If that's the case, don't worry about the dashes that you will see for the virtualization-related technologies such as VMX and EPT for Intel CPUs, or SVM and NP for AMD CPUs. They indicate that your CPU doesn't provide the features, but you already have Hyper-V activated and the asterisk for HYPERVISOR means that you will be able to execute the Windows Phone 8 emulator. The following lines show an example of the results for an Intel CPU when Hyper-V is already activated:
C:\Gaston>coreinfo -v Coreinfo v3.2 - Dump information on system CPU and memory topology Copyright (C) 2008-2012 Mark Russinovich Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com Note: Coreinfo must be executed on a system without a hypervisor running for accurate results. Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU Q 820 @ 1.73GHz Intel64 Family 6 Model 30 Stepping 5, GenuineIntel HYPERVISOR * Hypervisor is present VMX - Supports Intel hardware-assisted virtualization EPT - Supports Intel extended page tables (SLAT) M/
If you don't have Hyper-V activated and you execute CoreInfo
-v on a computer powered by an Intel CPU, you should see an asterisk on the right-hand of EPT. The following lines show an example of an Intel CPU with SLAT support when Hyper-V isn't yet activated (notice the on at the right-hand side of HYPERVISOR):
C:\Gaston>coreinfo -v Coreinfo v3.2 - Dump information on system CPU and memory topology Copyright (C) 2008-2012 Mark Russinovich Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU Q 820 @ 1.73GHz Intel64 Family 6 Model 30 Stepping 5, GenuineIntel HYPERVISOR - Hypervisor is present VMX * Supports Intel hardware-assisted virtualization EPT * Supports Intel extended page tables (SLAT)
If you don't have Hyper-V activated and you execute CoreInfo -
v on a computer powered by an AMD CPU, you should see an asterisk at the right-hand of NP. The following lines show an example of an AMD CPU with SLAT support when Hyper-V isn't yet activated:
C:\Gaston>coreinfo -v Coreinfo v3.2 - Dump information on system CPU and memory topology Copyright (C) 2008-2012 Mark Russinovich Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 955 Processor x86 Family 16 Model 4 Stepping 3, AuthenticAMD HYPERVISOR - Hypervisor is present SVM * Supports AMD hardware-assisted virtualization NP * Supports AMD nested page tables (SLAT)
If you want to dive deeper into CoreInfo, consult this short article.
Preparing the Development Environment
Once you have checked whether your CPU provides SLAT support, it is time to install the Windows Phone SDK 8.0:
- Download the Windows Phone SDK 8.0. If you're OK with the English version, just click on the Download button below SDK 8.0 (Figure 2), and you will get the WPexpress_full.exe file (1 MB). Make sure you don't click on the Download button for the previous versions because they are all listed on the same page. In case you want to download Windows Phone SDK 8.0 in a different language, you can select the desired download from the available languages here.
Figure 2: The main page for Windows Phone Dev Center provides the download links for all the versions of Windows Phone SDK.
- Launch WPexpress_full.exe and the first dialog box of the Windows Phone SDK 8.0 installation will appear (Figure 3). You can read the complete license terms and conditions by clicking on License Terms. Then, activate the license acceptance checkbox and click INSTALL. Click Yes when Windows User Account Control (UAC) asks you for permission to continue. Take into account that the Windows Phone SDK 8.0 installation might disable/enable networks during setup. In addition, if you haven't activated Hyper-V on Windows 8, you will need to restart your computer during the installation process.
Figure 3: Windows Phone SDK 8.0 installation displaying the disk space requirements and the license terms acceptance checkbox.
- Windows Phone SDK 8.0 installation will start downloading and installing all the necessary elements. Once the installation finishes the Hyper-V configuration for the Windows Phone 8 emulator, it might be necessary to restart the computer before setup can continue (Figure 4).
Figure 4: Windows Phone SDK 8.0 installation needs to restart the computer after it configures Hyper-V.
- When Windows Phone SDK 8.0 finishes the installation, you will be able to launch Visual Studio 2012 and start developing apps that target Windows Phone 8, as well as use the emulator to check how apps behave.


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Low back pain is an ache or discomfort in the area of the lower part of the back and spinal column. The lower spinal column has many small bones and muscles that surround and protect the spinal cord and nerves. Low back pain is common and affects most adults at some point in their lives.
There are many possible causes for low back pain, but in most cases it is unknown. Some causes of back pain may include:
- Muscle strains or ligament sprains
- Disc degeneration
- Spinal deformities
- Injury
- Health conditions
Risk Factors
Low back pain in more common in older adults.
Factors that increase your chance of low back pain include:
General factors, such as:
- Certain activities, such as lifting, bending, or twisting
- Inactivity
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
- Smoking
- Prior back injury
- Prior back surgery
Health conditions, such as:
- Herniated disc —the cushions between the bones of the spine develop a bulge
- Degenerative diseases, such as arthritis
- Fractures due to trauma and/or osteoporosis
- Spinal stenosis —narrowing of the spinal canal
- Spondylolisthesis —slippage of a bone in the lower back
- Ankylosing spondylitis —an autoimmune disease involving the spine
- Cauda equina syndrome —nerve roots at the base of the spinal cord are compressed
- Tumors
- Infections
Occupational factors, such as:
- Bending, twisting, or reaching
- Exposure to vibrations
- Heavy manual labor
- Heavy lifting
Psychosocial factors, such as:
- Anxiety and depression
- Stress
- Low job satisfaction
- Repetitive, monotonous tasks
Pain is usually restricted to the low back. It can get worse with back motion, sitting, standing, bending, and twisting. If a nerve is irritated, the pain may spread into the buttock or leg on the affected side. Muscle weakness or numbness may occur.
When Should I Call My Doctor?
Often, back pain improves with self-treatment. However, some serious symptoms may occur. They may require more immediate medical attention. Call your doctor if back pain:
- Is severe or gets significantly worse
- Has not started to improve within a week
- Causes difficulty walking, standing, or moving
- Is worse at night or worse when you lie down
- Spreads down your legs
- Comes with pain or throbbing in your abdomen
- Is new and you are over age 50 years old
Is associated with:
- Numbness, weakness, or tingling in your buttocks, genitals, or legs
- Loss of bowel or bladder control
- Difficulty with urination
- Fever, unexplained weight loss, or other signs of illness
You should call your doctor if you have back pain and a history of cancer or osteoporosis. You should also call if you have a history of recent infection, steroid use, or IV drug use.
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. The exam will focus on your back, hips, and legs. The doctor may test for strength, flexibility, sensation, and reflexes.
Imaging tests are rarely needed. They may be done for pain that is severe or does not respond to treatment. If needed, imaging tests options include:
Your doctor may recommend other tests to help diagnose or eliminate any causes of your back pain.
Treatment options include:
Bed rest is not generally recommended. It may be suggested for no more than 1-2 days in those with severe pain. Certain activities may be restricted for a period of time and then resumed as soon as possible. Recovery time may be shortened by staying active and exercising.
Your doctor may advise:
- Over-the-counter or prescription pain relievers
- Topical pain relievers that are applied to the skin
- Muscle relaxants for muscle spasms
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy may include:
- Applying hot or cold packs
- Stretching , strengthening , and balance exercises for back and stomach muscles
- Aerobic exercise
- Instruction in appropriate posture and lifting
- Massage
Cognitive behavioral therapy is often used to help manage chronic pain and stress. It is a form of talk therapy that may be done individually or in a group. A therapist will help you identify negative thoughts and teach you to unlearn these thought patterns. You will also learn new, helpful habits to manage your pain with minimal disruption to your life.
Alternative Medicine
Some people find pain relief from:
- Relaxation training
- Biofeedback
- Chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation
- Yoga
- Stress reduction techniques
Only a small number of people need surgery. It may be needed if nerve problems develop or other treatments do not provide relief. Common procedures are discectomy , laminectomy , and spinal fusion .
To help reduce your chance of low back pain:
- Begin a safe exercise program with the advice of your doctor.
- Practice good posture to reduce pressure on your spine.
- Avoid sitting or standing in one position for long periods of time.
- Use proper body movement when playing sports, exercising, or lifting heavy objects.
- Consider job retraining if your work requires a lot of heavy lifting or sitting.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Teresa Briedwell, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
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* {{App|[[Steam]]|Famous digital distribution and communications platform developed by Valve, featuring popular games recently ported to Linux (by the company itself). It has a large library that includes Source (Half-Life 2) and Goldsource (HL1) engine games, Serious Sam 3, Brutal Legend,
* {{App|[[Steam]]|Famous digital distribution and communications platform developed by Valve, featuring popular games recently ported to Linux (by the company itself). It has a large library that includes Source (Half-Life 2) and Goldsource (HL1) engine games, Serious Sam 3, Brutal Legend, of the games from Humble Bundles and some other indie titles.
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This page only contains information about running games and related system configuration tips. For lists of popular games for GNU/Linux see List of Applications/Games.
- 1 Game environments
- 2 Getting games
- 3 Running games
- 3.1 Multi-screen setups
- 3.2 Keyboard grabbing
- 3.3 Starting games in a separate X server
- 3.4 Adjusting mouse detections
- 3.5 HRTF filters with OpenAL
- 3.6 Tuning Pulseaudio
- 3.7 Cgroups
- 3.8 Double check your CPU frequency scaling settings
- 4 Improving framerates and responsiveness with scheduling policies
- 5 Using alternate kernels
- 6 See also
Game environments
Different environments exist to play games in Linux:
- Native – Games written for Linux (usually free and open source).
- Browser – you need only browser and Internet connection to play these types of games.
- Plugin-based – you need to install plugin to play.
- HTML 5 games use brand new canvas and WebGL technologies and work in all modern browsers but can be very slow on weak machines.
- Specialized environments (software emulators) – – Required for running software designed for other architectures or systems, (Heed the copyright laws of your country!). Check the list of emulators for more details.
- Wine – allows running of some Windows games, as well as a large amount of Windows software. Wine does not slowdown most games (even speeds up some), so most games with low system requirements that run in Windows work in Wine too. Consult Wine AppDB for game-specific compability information.
- Crossover Games – members of the Codeweavers team are prime supporters of Wine. Using Crossover Games makes the installation & setting up of some games easier, more reliable & even possible, when compared to using other methods. Crossover is a paid commercial product, which also provides a forum where the developers are very much involved in the community.
- Cedega – game-oriented Wine derivative. Its packaged version is not free of charge unlike its CVS version.
- DosBox – DOS emulator
- scummvm – emulates games based on the SCUMM game engine, which ran many classic adventure games.
- Hardware emulators – emulate the whole device instead of software environment. The same thing about Copyright here.
Getting games
A good number are available in the Official repositories or in the AUR. Loki provides installers for several games.
Digital distributions
- Desura — Digital distribution platform featuring indie games. It can be considered good source of games (if you don't care about security and bugs too much).
- http://www.desura.com/ || desuraAUR
- Steam — Famous digital distribution and communications platform developed by Valve, featuring popular games recently ported to Linux (by the company itself). It has a large library that includes Source (Half-Life 2) and Goldsource (HL1) engine games, Serious Sam 3, Brutal Legend, many of the games from Humble Bundles and some other indie titles.
Several huge Flash games portals exists, among them are:
- Lots of games smaller than 4kb (some are real masterpieces of game design) can be found at http://www.java4k.com.
- https://www.pogo.com/ – biggest casual Java gaming portal
- The Java Game Tome - huge database of primarily casual games
- Centralized source of information about running games (and other applications) in Wine is Wine AppDB.
- See also Category:Wine.
Running games
Certain games or game types may need special configuration to run or to run as expected. For the most part, games will work right out of the box in Arch Linux with possibly better performance than on other distributions due to compile time optimizations. However, some special setups may require a bit of configuration or scripting to make games run as smoothly as desired.
Multi-screen setups
Running a multi-screen setup may lead to problems with fullscreen games. In such a case, running a second X server is one possible solution. Another solution may be found in the NVIDIA article (may also apply to non-NVIDIA users).
Keyboard grabbing
Many games grab the keyboard, noticeably preventing you from switching windows (also known as alt-tabbing). Download sdl-nokeyboardgrabAUR to gain the ability to use keyboard commands while in SDL games. If you wish to turn it up to 11, you can disable keyboard grabbing at X11 level using libx11-nokeyboardgrabAUR, or with more fine-grained control with libx11-ldpreloadnograbAUR using the
LD_PRELOAD environment variable to run applications with particular grab prevention. Wine/lib32 users should also look at the respective lib32 libraries.
Starting games in a separate X server
In some cases like those mentioned above, it may be necessary or desired to run a second X server. Running a second X server has multiple advantages such as better performance, the ability to "tab" out of your game by using
Ctrl+Alt+F8, no crashing your primary X session (which may have open work on) in case a game conflicts with the graphics driver. To start a second X server (using Xonotic as an example) you can simply do:
$ xinit /usr/bin/xonotic-glx -- :1
This can further be spiced up by using a seperate X configuration file:
$ xinit /usr/bin/xonotic-glx -- :1 -xf86config xorg-game.conf
A good reason to provide an alternative xorg.conf here may be that your primary configuration makes use of NVIDIA's Twinview which would render your 3D games like Xonotic in the middle of your multiscreen setup, spanned across all screens. This is undesirable, thus starting a second X with an alternative config where the second screen is disabled is advised.
A game starting script making use of Openbox for your home directory or
/usr/local/bin may look like this:
if [ $# -ge 1 ]; then game="$(which $1)" openbox="`which openbox`" tmpgame="/tmp/tmpgame.sh" DISPLAY=:1.0 echo -e "${openbox} &\n${game}" > ${tmpgame} echo "starting ${game}" xinit ${tmpgame} -- :1 -xf86config xorg-game.conf || exit 1 else echo "not a valid argument" fi
So after a
chmod +x you would be able to use this script like:
$ ~/game.sh xonotic-glx
Adjusting mouse detections
For games that require exceptional amount of mouse skill, adjusting the response rate can help improve accuracy. Read more here.
HRTF filters with OpenAL
For games using OpenAL, if you use headphones you may get much better positional audio using OpenAL's HRTF filters. To enable, edit
/etc/openal/alsoft.conf (or copy the example configuration file if it doesn't exist) and change:
#hrtf = false
hrtf = true
Tuning Pulseaudio
If you're using Pulseaudio, you may wish to tweak some default settings to make sure it's running optimally.
Enabling realtime priority and negative nice level
Pulseaudio is built to be run with realtime priority, being an audio daemon. However, because of security risks of it locking up the system, it's scheduled as a regular thread by default. To adjust this, first make sure you're in the
audio group. Then, uncomment and edit the following lines in
high-priority = yes nice-level = -11
realtime-scheduling = yes realtime-priority = 5
and restart pulseaudio.
Using higher quality remixing for better sound
Pulseaudio on Arch uses speex-float-0 by default to remix channels, which is considered a 'medium-low' quality remixing. If your system can handle the extra load, you may benefit from setting it to one of the following instead:
resample-method = speex-float-10 resample-method = src-sinc-best-quality
Matching hardware buffers to Pulse's buffering
Matching the buffers can reduce stuttering and increase performance marginally. See here for more details.
Cgroups are a kernel adjustment that allows processes to be grouped together and prioritized in userspace, allowing for minimum latency. They adjust several factors, such as IO prioritization and CPU prioritization.
Option 1 - systemd (recommended)
Systemd is able to handle Cgroups less specifically by itself, in order to make the system run smoothly with any number of threads running.
Simply install it to take advantage of this improvement.
Option 2 - Ulatencyd
Ulatencyd is a daemon which uses dynamic cgroups to give the kernel hints to reduce latency in the system. It comes with a number of configs, and is extensively helpful in prioritizing disk I/O. Installing it will again increase responsiveness and reduce input lag. To use, simply install it and enable the ulatencyd systemd service.
In addition, Ulatencyd has it's own method for specifically reducing latency in games, by focusing in on that one individual process. To take advantage of this, add entries into
bit.trip.runner user.game hl2.exe user.game /opt/cogs/* user.game inherit=1
If you are using an SSD or simply have changed the default scheduler for any block devices, it may be advisable to edit the default settings, as Ulatencyd reverts the default scheduler back to cfq.
However, CFQ does seem to be best at load balancing when multiple threads are involved, which is a very common arrangement for games. It's best to try all available schedulers before settling on any particular one.
Double check your CPU frequency scaling settings
If your system is currently configured to properly insert its own cpu frequency scaling driver, the system sets the default governor to Ondemand. By default, this governor only adjusts the clock if the system is utilizing 95% of its CPU, and then only for a very short period of time. This saves power and reduces heat, but has a noticeable impact on performance. You can instead only have the system downclock when it is idle, by tuning the system governor. To do so, see Cpufrequtils#Improving on-demand performance.
Improving framerates and responsiveness with scheduling policies
Most every game can benefit if given the correct scheduling policies for the kernel to prioritize the task. However, without the help of a daemon, this rescheduling would have to be carried out manually or through the use of several daemons for each policy. These policies should ideally be set per-thread by the application itself, but not all developers implement these policies. There are several methods for getting them to work anyway:
For Wine programs
wine-rtAUR is a patched version of Wine that implements scheduling policies on a per-thread basis, using the equivalent of what the Windows developers had intended the threads to be run at. The default patch is more oriented towards professional audio users, and tends to be too heavy-handed of an approach for gaming. You may instead wish to use this patch, which also includes nice levels and uses more than one policy decision. Be warned that it uses
SCHED_ISO, which is only properly implemented on Linux-ck, and will simply renice
THREAD_PRIORITY_ABOVE_NORMAL threads if your system does not support it.
For everything else
For programs which do not implement scheduling policies on their own, one tool known as schedtool, and it's associated daemon schedtooldAUR can handle many of these tasks automatically.
To edit what programs relieve what policies, simply edit
/etc/schedtoold.conf and add the program followed by the schedtool arguments desired.
First and foremost, setting the scheduling policy to
SCHED_ISO will not only allow the process to use a maximum of 80 percent of the CPU, but will attempt to reduce latency and stuttering wherever possible.
SCHED_ISO requires Linux-ck to operate, as it has only been implemented in that kernel. Linux-ck itself provides a hefty latency reduction, and should ideally be installed
Most if not all games will benefit from this:
bit.trip.runner -I
For users not using Linux-ck,
SCHED_FIFO provides an alternative, that can even work better. You should test to see if your applications run more smoothly with
SCHED_FIFO, in which case by all means use it instead. Be warned though, as
SCHED_FIFO runs the risk of starving the system! Use this in cases where -I is used below:
bit.trip.runner -F -p 15
Nice levels
Secondly, the nice level sets which tasks are processed first, in ascending order. A nice level of -4 is reccommended for most multimedia tasks, including games:
bit.trip.runner -n -4
Core affinity
There is some confusion in development as to whether the driver should be multithreading, or the program. In any case where they both attempt it, it causes drops in framerate and crashes. Examples of this include a number of modern games, and any Wine program which is running without GLSL disabled. To select a single core and allow only the driver to handle this process, simply use the
-a 0x# flag, where # is the core number, e.g.:
bit.trip.runner -a 0x1
uses first core. Some CPUs are hyperthreaded and have only 2 or 4 cores but show up as 4 or 8, and are best accounted for:
bit.trip.runner -a 0x5
which use virtual cores 0101, or 1 and 3.
General case
For most games which require high framerates and low latency, usage of all of these flags seems to work best. Affinity should be checked per-program, however, as most native games can understand the correct usage. For a general case:
bit.trip.runner -I -n -4 Amnesia.bin64 -I -n -4 hl2.exe -I -n -4 -a 0x1 #Wine with GLSL enabled
Optimus, and other helping programs
As a general rule, any other process which the game requires to operate should be reniced to a level above that of the game itself. Strangely, Wine has a problem known as reverse scheduling, it can often have benefits when the more important processes are set to a higher nice level. Wineserver also seems unconditionally to benefit from
SCHED_FIFO, since rarely consumes the whole CPU and needs higher prioritization when possible.
optirun -I -n -5 wineserver -F -p 20 -n 19 steam.exe -I -n -5
Using alternate kernels
The stock Arch kernel provides a very good baseline for general usage. However, if your system has less than 16 cores and is intended for use primarily as a workstation, you can sacrifice a small amount of throughput on batch workloads and gain a significant boost to interactivity by using Linux-ck. If you prefer not to compile your own kernel, you can instead add Repo-ck and use one of their kernels. Using a pre-optimized kernel will most definitely offset any loss of throughput that may have occurred as a result, so be sure to select the appropriate kernel for your architecture.
Using BFQ
BFQ is an io-scheduler that comes as a feature of Linux-ck, and is optimized to be much more simplistic, but provides better interactivity and throughput for non-server workloads. To enable, see Linux-ck#How_to_Enable_the_BFQ_I.2FO_Scheduler. It is important to note that although most guides recommend using either noop or deadline for SSDs for their raw throughput, they are actually detrimental to interactivity when more than one thread is attempting to access the device. It's best to use bfq unless you desperately need the throughput advantage.
See also
- LinuxGames - News on linux games
- Free Gamer - Open source games blog
- FreeGameDev - Free/open source game development community
- SIG/Games - OS/Linux gaming news sites and lists at Fedora's wiki
- live.linux-gamers - Arch-based live gaming distro
- Games on Linux - Commercial games on Linux
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Motion sickness is characterized by symptoms of nausea and vomiting. Nausea and vomiting can be caused by motion itself or simply from feeling the sensation of motion, as when watching a movie or playing a video game.
Balance and equilibrium are maintained by an interaction among the inner ears, the eyes, pressure receptors on the skin, and motion receptors in the muscles and joints.
Motion sickness results when conflicting messages regarding spatial orientation and motion of the body are sent to the central nervous system. For example, reading a book while riding in a car may cause your eyes to send different messages than your inner ears do regarding motion.
Risk Factors
Motion sickness is more common in women and children. Other factors that may increase your chance of motion sickness include:
- Family members who get motion sickness
- A long or rough car, boat, plane, or train ride
- Amusement park rides
- Migraine headaches
The most common symptoms include:
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- Upset stomach
- Nausea or vomiting
Other symptoms include:
- Tiredness or sleepiness
- Sweating
- Cold, clammy feeling
- Feeling faint
- Headache
- Loss of color, especially in the face
Symptoms of motion sickness usually go away soon after the motion stops. But, for some people, the symptoms can last a day or more. The main treatment for motion sickness is rest.
To help control vomiting, medications may be given rectally or through an IV. If motion sickness lasts a long time, fluids may be given in order to prevent dehydration .
Strategies to prevent motion sickness include:
Medication that prevents motion sickness should be taken as directed before you begin a trip or ride. These medications can cause side effects, such as drowsiness, lack of alertness, or trouble concentrating.
Medications include:
- Over-the-counter antihistamines
- Prescription scopolamine
- Prochlorperazine, promethazine, or chlorpromazine
Repeated Exposure
Repeated exposure to the motion that causes the sickness can decrease your symptoms. This treatment can take time and may be unpleasant.
Alternative Remedies
Commonly used alternative remedies include:
- A pressure patch worn on the wrist to put pressure on certain points
- Ginger
Lifestyle Changes
There are steps that you can take to be more prepared:
Before you go:
- Avoid heavy meals or spicy foods
- Avoid excess alcohol
- Get plenty of sleep
For cars:
- Try to sit in the front seat or volunteer to drive.
- Don't read while in motion.
- Eat small, frequent meals or snacks.
- Avoid excess alcohol.
- Don't look at moving objects.
- Ask the driver to slow down or stop if you start to feel sick.
For planes, trains, or boats:
- Get a window seat and look outside.
- Sit over the wing on a plane.
- Sit in the middle of a boat and try to get some fresh air.
Try to avoid amusement parks, virtual reality rides, and movies that may lead to motion sickness.
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Meditation is a popular way to relax our overworked minds. It involves focusing continuously on 1 thought, word (mantra), object, or mental image for a period of time. It can also involve focusing on your breathing or on sensations in your body. The goal of meditation is to quiet your mind, which may reduce stress and the connection it has to long-term diseases like heart disease.
Meditation is thought to suppress the part of the nervous system that increases heart rate, breathing rate, or blood pressure while enhancing the relaxing side of the nervous system.
There are many types of meditation, but here is some basic information that to help you get started.
Benefits of Meditation
Meditation is believed to help you achieve calmness, relaxation and psychological balance. These changes accompany deep relaxation and may include:
- Reducing heart rate and blood pressure by opening blood vessels
- Reducing respiratory rate and oxygen consumption
- Reducing blood flow to skeletal muscles
- Reducing muscle tension
- Increasing immunity (resistance to or recovery from illness)
- Increasing energy, awareness, and mental focus
Researchers have studied relaxation therapies, including meditation, as a way to treat a number of conditions, such as:
- High blood pressure
- Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Stress
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression
- Insomnia
Basic Techniques
There are many different types of meditation and no right technique for everybody. Find out what works best for you. Most types of meditation include the following basic elements:
Before engaging your mind, follow these guidelines to make your body comfortable:
- Sit in a comfortable position on the floor or in a chair.
- Make sure the cushion you sit on is slightly higher in the back than in front, tipping you forward slightly.
- If you choose a chair, keep your knees comfortably apart and rest your hands in your lap.
- Keep shoulders level and your elbows away from your side to promote air circulation.
- Keep your spine straight and vertical, but not rigid.
- Sitting in a cross-legged position is not necessary, but try to get as close to this position as possible as it promotes relaxation and detachment.
In order to direct your thoughts, do the following:
- Find a quiet location.
- Focus your attention by repeating a mantra or staring at an object.
- Keep an open mind.
- Minimize distraction and keep your mind from wandering.
- Breathe through your nose, if possible.
- Be attentive to your breathing, but stay relaxed and breathe naturally.
At first, you may find it difficult to focus but like most things, meditation should become easier with regular practice. Experiment to find out what technique works best for you. Consider taking a meditation class where many different techniques are taught. Some have a spiritual focus and others are more focused on stress reduction. Talk to the instructor about your goals and preferences to understand if the class may be right for you. With a little practice you'll be on your way to a more peaceful existence.
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Pregnenolone has been called "the grandmother of all steroid hormones." The body manufactures it from cholesterol, and then uses it to make testosterone, cortisone, progesterone , estrogen, DHEA , androstenedione , aldosterone, and all other hormones in the "steroid" family.
One reason given for using pregnenolone is that the level of many of these hormones declines with age. By taking pregnenolone supplements, proponents say, you can keep all your hormones at youthful levels. However, pregnenolone levels themselves don't decline with age, 1 and there is no indication that taking extra pregnenolone will increase the levels of any other hormones. Furthermore, even if it did, that doesn't mean using pregnenolone is a great idea.
Steroid hormones are powerful substances, and they can cause harm as well as benefit. Long-term use of cortisone causes severe osteoporosis ; estrogen can increase the risk of cancer; and anabolic steroids (used by athletes) may cause liver problems and stress the heart. We really have very little idea what long-term consequences the use of pregnenolone might entail.
Actually, it is ironic that pregnenolone is legally classified as a "dietary supplement" at all. Pregnenolone is not a nutrient. It is a drug, just as estrogen, cortisone, and aldosterone are drugs. We recommend not using it until we know more about what it really does.
At present, there is only one effect of pregnenolone that has been documented via double-blind, placebo-controlled studies: for reasons that are not at all clear, regular use of pregnenolone may greatly decrease the sedative effect of drugs in the Valium family. 4
Pregnenolone is not normally obtained from foods. Your body manufactures it from cholesterol. Supplemental pregnenolone is made synthetically in a lab from substances found in soybeans.
Therapeutic Dosages
A typical recommended dosage of pregnenolone is 30 mg daily, but some studies have used as much as 700 mg.
Therapeutic Uses
If you browse the Internet or read health magazines, you'll find pregnenolone described as a treatment for an enormous list of health problems, including: Alzheimer's disease , menopausal symptoms , Parkinson's disease , osteoporosis , fatigue , stress , depression , and rheumatoid arthritis . It is also supposed to help you lose weight , improve your brain power , and make you feel young again . However, like so many overhyped new supplements, there is little to no scientific evidence for any of these uses. Studies involving rats suggest that pregnenolone may enhance memory, 2,3 but there have been no human studies.
Safety Issues
Pregnenolone is a powerful hormone, not a nutrient we would naturally get in our food. You should approach this supplement with caution, as if it were a drug. For all intents and purposes, it is a drug. It would be best to consult your doctor before taking it. Pregnenolone is definitely not recommended for children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with liver or kidney disease.
As noted above, pregnenolone may decrease the effectiveness of sedatives in the Valium family (benzodiazepines). This means that if you are using benzodiazepine drugs for sleep or for anxiety, they may not work as well.
Interactions You Should Know About
If you are using:
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Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is compression of the nerve roots at the base of the spinal cord. The nerve roots (known as the cauda equina) are responsible for the sensation and function of the bladder, bowel, sexual organs, and legs. CES is a medical emergency. If treatment is not started to relieve pressure on the nerves, function below the waist may be lost.
A common cause of CES is injury of a spinal disc on the nerve roots. A spinal disc is a semi-soft mass of tissue between the bones of the spine. These bones are known as the vertebrae. The discs act as the spine's shock absorbers. When a disc spills out into the spinal canal, it can press against the bundle of nerves, causing CES. This syndrome may also be caused by:
- Accident that crushes the spine, such as a car accident or fall
- Penetrating injury, such as a knife or gunshot wound
- Arthritis, such as ankylosing spondylitis
- Complications from spinal anesthesia
- Mass lesion, such as a blood clot
- Complications from cancer
- Side effect of certain medications
Risk Factors
Factors that may increase your risk of CES include:
- History of back problems, such as spinal stenosis
- Degenerative disc disease
- Birth defects, such as a narrow spinal canal or spina bifida
- Hemorrhages affecting the spinal cord
- Arteriovenous malformation
- Spinal surgery or spinal anesthesia
- Lesion or tumor affecting the spinal bones, spinal nerve roots, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
- Infection affecting the spine
- Manipulation of the lower back—rarely
CES may cause:
- Severe low back pain
- Numbness or tingling in the crotch area known as saddle anesthesia/paresthesia
- Inability to urinate, or to hold urine or feces
- Inability to walk or dragging of foot
- Weakness, loss of sensation, or pain in one or both legs
- Sexual dysfunction— erectile dysfunction in men
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. A neurological exam, which includes testing reflexes, vision, mental status, and strength, may also be done. A rectal exam may be done to assess anal sphincter function.
Imaging tests evaluate the spine and nearby structures. These may include:
Your muscle activity may be measured. This can be done with electromyography (EMG).
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Treatment options include the following:
Surgery may include:
- Laminectomy —to remove a portion of a vertebra, called the lamina
- Discectomy —to remove part of an intervertebral disc that is putting pressure on the spinal cord or nerve root
- Radiation therapy —If CES is due to cancer, radiation therapy may be an option.
Your doctor may also treat the underlying cause of CES.
Follow-up Care
The long-term effects of CES can range from mild to severe. Problems may include:
- Difficulty walking
- Problems with bladder and bowels
- Sexual dysfunction
- Paralysis
Your follow-up care may involve working with a:
- Physical therapist
- Occupational therapist
- Neurologist—doctor who specializes in the nervous system
- Incontinence specialist—if you have lost bladder control
Your doctor may prescribe medication for:
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Hindu God Lord Hanuman (The Monkey God) or Hanuman Ji is the greatest devotee of Lord Rama and plays a vital role in the Hindu epic Ramayana. He is the son of Vayu or Marut (The Wind God) and Anjani. Anjaneya, Anjani Putra, Hanumat, Bajarangabali, Hanuman, Mahaveer (the great hero), Maruti, Pavanputra (son of air) are some of His names used by devotees. Hanuman, worshiped for his strength, knowledge, valor, divinity, agility, and considered as the symbol of devotion and dedication.
His devotees will fast on Saturdays and Thursdays, give offerings to him and chant the mantras to please Him so that He will do miracles in the life of the devotees.
Here, are some of the popular Mantras of Hanuman:
1. Hanuman Beeja Mantra
Aum Aeem
Bhreem Hanumate,
Shree Ram Dootaaya Namaha
Meaning: We plead to the Lord Hanuman, who is the greatest server and messenger of the Lord Shree Rama.
2. Hanuman Mantra – For Jobs, Promotions & Examinations
Thursday is considered to be the auspicious day to chant this mantra and it is widely used by students to pass the examinations as well as employees to get promotions.
Shree Vajradehaya
Ramabhakthaya Vayuputhraya
3. Hanuman Gayathri Mantra
It is believed that the energy that fills up your life by chanting this mantra will guard you against all dangers and strengthen you with courage and knowledge.
Om Anjaneyaya Vidmahe
Vayuputraya Dheemahi,
Tanno Hanuman Prachodayat
Meaning: We pray to the son of Goddess Anjani and the son of the "Wind". May Lord Hanuman lead our intellect towards intelligence and "knowing"
4. Hanuman Mantra
This mantra praises Hanuman as the messenger of the Lord Rama, who is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Hanuman can travel swiftly and is very intelligent. He is also described as the chief of the monkey army and the son of Vayu (Wind God).
Jitendriyam Buddhimataam
Sriramdootam Saranam
5. Mantra of Bhakta Hanuman
Amjanii-Garbha Sambhuuta
Kapii-[I]ndra Sacivo[a-U]ttama
Raama-Priya Namas-Tubhyam
Hanuman Rakssa Sarvadaa
Meaning: I bow to you, mighty Hanuman, Who was born from the Womb of Mother Anjani, and who is the most Excellent Minister of the King of Monkeys. He is extremely dear to Sri Rama; I Bow to You, O Hanuman, Please Protect me always.
6. Jai Hanuman Gnan Gun Sagar – Hanuman Chalisa
Shrii-Guru Carann Saroja-Raja,
Nija-Mana-Mukura Sudhaara
Barannau Raghu-Bara Bimala Yasha,
Jo Daayaka Phala-Caara
Meaning: I clean my mind with the help of the dust of the lotus like feet of Sri Gurudeva. I describe the Sacred Glory of Sri Rama Chandra, who bestows the Four Fruits of Life (Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).
Buddhi-Hiina Tanu Jaanike,
Sumirau Pavan Kumaar
Bala Buddhi-Vidyaa Dehu Mohi,
Harahu Kalesha Vikaar
Meaning: O Pavan Puthra, I meditate on you, please consider me as I am ignorant. Bestow on me Strength, Wisdom and Knowledge, and Remove my Afflictions and Blemishes.
Jay Hanumaan
Jnaan Gunn Saagar
Jai Kapiis
Tihu-Lok Ujaagar
Meaning: Victory to You, O Hanuman. You are the Ocean of Wisdom and Virtue. Victory to the king of the monkeys and the enlightener of the three Worlds.
Raama-Duut Atulit Bala-Dhaamaa
Anjani-Putra Pavan-Sut Naamaa
Meaning: O Lord, you are the Messenger of Sri Rama possessing incalculable Strength. You are known as Anjani-Putra (son of Anjani) and Pavana-Suta (son of Pavana, the wind-god).
Mahaa-biir Bikrama Bajarangii
Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangii
Meaning: O Lord, you are a great hero whose is extremely valiant and have a strong body as that of thunderbolt. You are the dispeller of evil thoughts and companion of Good Sense and Wisdom.
Kancan Barann Biraaj Subeshaa
Kaanan Kunddala Kuncita Keshaa
Meaning: You possess a Golden Hue, and you are Neatly Dressed, You wear Ear-Rings and have beautiful Curly Hair.
Haath Bajra Au Dhvajaa Biraajai
Kaandhe Muuj Janeuu Saajai
Meaning: You are the one who holds both the Thunderbolt and the Flag in your Hands. You also wear the Sacred Thread across your Shoulder.
Shankar-Suvan Kesharii-Nandan
Teja Prataap Mahaa Jag-Vandan
Meaning: O Lord, you are the incarnation of Lord Shiva and son of Kesari, who has been adored by the whole world because of your power and bravery.
Vidyaavaan Gunnii Ati Caatur
Raam Kaaj Karibe Ko Aatur
Meaning: You are the one who is extremely intelligent, virtuous and scholar. You are always ready to serve Sri Ram
Prabhu Caritra Sunibe Ko Rasiyaa
Raamalassann Siitaa Man Basiyaa
Meaning: You are delighted when the glories of Sri Ram are played. You have Sri Rama, Sri Lakshmana and Devi Sita Dwelling in your Heart.
Suukssma Ruupadhari Siyahi Dikhaavaa
Vikatt Ruup Dhari Lamka Jaraavaa
Meaning: In the Diminutive Form, you appeared before Sita Devi and you also assumed the awesome form to burn Lanka.
Bhiim Ruup Dhari Asur Samhaare
Raamacandra Ke Kaaj Samvaare
Meaning: Assuming the gigantic form, you destroyed the Demons of Lanka, thereby accomplishing the task bestowed on Him by Sri Ram.
Laal Deha Laaleel-Se,
Arudhari-Laal Langoor
Vajra Deha Daanava Dalan,
Jai Jai Jai Kapi-Soor
Meaning: We pray to the red-colored one, whose entire body is red, and is decorated with red colored sindoor. We pray to the one draped with a red colored loin-cloth. We pray to the one whose body is firm and strong like the vajra. We pray to the destroyer of demons. We bow in praise again and again to the supreme among Gods, Lord Hanuman.
7. Prayer for Hanuman
Manojavam Maruta Tulya Vegam,
Jitendriyam Buddhi Mataam Varishtham
Vaataatmajam Vaanara Yooth Mukhyam,
Shree Raama Dootam Sharnam Prapadye
Manojavam- Let I pray to the one who is swift as thought
Marut.tulya.vegam- the one who is more powerful than the wind
jitendriyam- the one who has conquered his senses
vaataatmajam- the one who is supreme among all intelligent beings, the son of the wind-god
vaanar.yooth.mukhyam- the commander of the army of forest creatures
Give me refuse, the messenger of Lord Rama, the incomparable Lord Hanuman. Please accept me and my prayers at your feet.
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When used to treat Wilson's disease, penicillamine works by removing copper from the body. Taking copper supplements while you are using penicillamine for this condition is not a good idea.
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- Dehydration is just as big an issue in the winter months as it is in the summer. So stay hydrated.
- Shoveling snow is like picking up weights, it's a lot of work.
- When shoveling snow, cold air can make it harder to breathe, which adds extra strain on the whole body.
- Shoveling snow can be considered vigorous activity even for healthy, college-aged people.
- Researchers have reported an increase in the number of fatal heart attacks among snow shovelers after heavy snowfalls.
- The sooner you start clearing after a snowfall the better. As snow sits for several days, it compacts and becomes heavier.
Proper Tire Inflation
To properly inflate your tire and prevent over-inflation, use a manual pump or portable electric tire inflator. Never use an air compressor. Snow thrower tires are low volume, low psi tires. Air compressors are high volume, high psi machines capable of over-inflating a tire possibly causing it or the rim to burst.
'05-'06 Snow Thrower Recall
In 2006, MTD recalled its 300 series snow throwers using grey plastic wheel rims on pneumatic tires. MTD in its on-going efforts to inform consumers has contacted over 86% of the purchasers of this product.
If you or someone you know owns an MTD 300 series snow thrower and have not received notice of the recall, please be sure to view the attached recall details by clicking on the tab below and contact us immediately. MTD wants to remind consumers who have received the recall kit to use the pressure relief valves at all times and to follow the tire inflation instructions provided to avoid possible injury.
If you or someone you know has been injured while using an MTD 300 series snow thrower, please contact us at 1-800-269-6215. MTD would like to know the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident you experienced. If you believe you have a claim, MTD will work with you in a fast and fair manner. This eliminates the need to go through the timely, costly legal process. MTD continues and remains committed to the safety of its customers.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, D.C. 20207
For Immediate Release
October 5, 2006
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 848-6038
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
MTD Snow Throwers Recalled - Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm listed below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. To access color photos of recalled products, go to the Commission's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
Name of Product: Two-Stage Compact Snow Throwers
Units: About 130,000
Manufacturer: MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio
Hazard: If the snow thrower's tires are over-inflated, the plastic wheel rims can burst, posing a risk of lacerations and fractures.
Incidents/Injuries: MTD has received reports of 16 injuries, including fractured fingers, a broken toe, and facial lacerations.
Description: The recalled two-stage compact snow thrower is used for snow removal. The snow thrower has two wheels and comes in red, green, gray or black. Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines or Craftsman is printed on the snow thrower's housing. The model number is located on the snow thrower's rear frame. The model numbers included in this recall are listed below.
Sold at: The Troy-Bilt and Yard Machines snow throwers were sold at independent dealers, home improvement and hardware stores. The Craftsman brand snow throwers were sold at Sears and Kmart stores. Affected snow throwers were sold from July 2004 through March 2006 for between $500 and $800.
Manufactured in: Canada
Remedy: Consumers should contact MTD for a free service kit with pressure relief valves, labels and instructions. Consumers with Craftsman brand snow throwers will be mailed a service kit directly by Sears.
Customer Contact: For more information, contact MTD toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.mtdproducts.com.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270 or visit CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
If the snow thrower was folded up for compact, convenient storage, unfold it and securely tighten all the hardware.
Identify the type of snow thrower you have - whether it is a single-stage or a two-stage machine - and reference resources, such as your operator's manual, engine manual or this website, to maintain and prepare your snow thrower for safe operation throughout the winter.
Gather your resources: Review your Operator's Manual and Engine Manual. These resources provide safety and maintenance information specific to your unit.
General Tips
- First time of the year starting: If the unit has been sitting for a long period of time with fuel in it, there is a possibility that the fuel is poor and needs to be purged through the system. Make certain fresh fuel was added and slowly and deliberately prime the unit as specified by the engine manufacturer. This should flush the broken down fuel and possible debris through and get the fresh fuel flowing.
- Change your oil and spark plug at the beginning of each season.
- Even if it doesn't snow, throughout the season, regularly run the unit once a month to circulate the fuel.
- Proper Tire Inflation: To properly inflate your tire and prevent over-inflation, use a manual pump or portable electric tire inflator. Never use an air compressor. Snow thrower tires are low volume, low psi tires. Air compressors are high volume, high psi machines capable of over-inflating a tire possibly causing it or the rim to burst.
- Never attempt to repair a unit while the engine is running. Turn off the engine and wait for the unit to come to a complete stop before you begin any repairs.
- Visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission Web site to obtain industry-wide information and updates BEFORE you prepare and operate your snow thrower for the season. This is a place to identify if there are any safety releases or recalls that need your attention prior to, or in tandem with, preparing the snow throwers for the season.
Snow removal from your driveway and sidewalks can be quick and efficient when you know how to approach it safely and with consideration. Here are a few easy steps to keep you efficient and safe:
|Know which way the wind is blowing.
The first step in throwing snow safely and efficiently is to throw snow with the wind, never against it. Implementing this practice will ensure safe visibility of what is in front of you and can prevent re-doing the same areas over again. Wind directions change as you are throwing snow so be sure to adjust your approach accordingly.
|Plan in advance where the snow is to be accumulated.
Snow accumulation may get very high over a winter season, depending on your area. This height can present safety and security issues, so care needs to be taken to avoid any problems.
|Decide on a pattern to clear snow.
Your best pattern should be determined by wind speed and direction, how powerful your machine is (how far it is capable of throwing the snow), and the moisture content of the snow. Bear in mind that your goal is to throw the snow one time only.
|Review the safe operating practices of your snow thrower at each snow season.
As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. Our operator manuals provide an Important Safe Operation Practices section that contains important training and preparation information. This section of our manual also provides safe practice information as it relates to proper operation, maintenance and storage of your unit along with safe handling of gasoline and other safety knowledge. These safe operation practices should be reviewed at the beginning of each snow season.
- Similar to single-stage 4-cycle engines, two-stage snow throwers are also powered by 4-cycle engines. They also run on the same fuel you put into your car, making it convenient to pick up fuel while filling up your vehicle.
- The engine oil, like your automobile, is separate of the fuel. It is filled and monitored at a separate location or by a dipstick. If you have not done so already, review the engine operator's manual for this procedure.
- Make certain the engine is off, if equipped, the throttle is in the stop or off position, and remove the ignition key.
- The spark plug should be changed before each season.
- Generally speaking, remove the spark plug, make certain the gap is set properly and install the new spark plug.
- Observe the auger and impeller to make certain they are clear of any debris. Slowly pull the recoil starter from the engine. This allows you to observe that the engine pulls over smoothly and no debris or rodents have created a nest. If you have unwanted visitors, clean the unit or contact your local dealer for assistance.
- Remove the belt cover and inspect the belts for excessive wear, fraying or deterioration. In general, the front belt is the auger/impeller engagement belt and the rear belt is the drive belt. If the belts are worn excessively, review the operator's manual for belt replacement instructions.
- Observe the tires and identify if they are in good running condition, checking for dry rotting, cracking and excessive tread wear or hub damage. If they are not in good condition, review the operator's manual for tire maintenance instructions. If they are in good condition, review your operator's manual(s) to identify the correct tire PSI and adjust the tires to the correct specifications.
- Inspect the skid shoes and shave plate and identify if there is excessive wear. If there is excessive wear, review the operator's manual for replacement or adjustment instructions.
- Roll the unit to a flat, level surface and observe the shave plate to make certain it is 1/8 of an inch off the top of the surface. If it is not, review the operator's manual(s) for skid shoe and shave plate adjustment.
- Snow Tip: A simple way to perform shave plate adjustment is to cut a section from a standard corrugate box to a size that fits under the shave plate, but between the skid shoes. Loosen the hardware securing the skid shoes and lower the shoes to the driveway surface. Secure the skid shoe hardware and remove the corrugate box section from under the shave plate.
- If your snow thrower is equipped with an electric starter, locate the electric starter cord and make certain it is in good condition for the season. Connect the cord to the electric starter and then to the house. Operate the electric starter in accordance with the operator's manual(s) to make certain it is ready for the season.
- Disconnect the extension cord and set it aside. Place the spark plug wire back onto the spark plug. Insert and make certain the ignition key is in the "run" or "on" position. If equipped, make certain the engine switch is in the "run" or "on" position.
- Prime the engine as directed and fully choke the engine. If equipped, move the throttle to the "fast" position and either plug in and push the electric start button or pull the recoil. If the unit attempts to start, open the choke slightly. If the unit does not attempt to start, repeat the steps above.
- Review the operator's panel and clearly identify the operation of each control. Most two-stage snow throwers have a paddle that engages and disengages the auger, and most two-stage snow throwers have a paddle that engages and disengages the drive as well.
- Slowly close the auger engagement paddle and make certain the auger engages and rotates smoothly. Release the auger engagement paddle and make certain they come to a complete stop. If adjustment is needed, review the operator's manual for auger engagement or consult your local dealer for assistance.
- Do not engage the drive paddle, but move the drive speed selector lever through all the speeds, making certain the unit does not move on its own. If it does, review the operator's manual for drive adjustment.
- Place the drive speed selector lever in each drive speed position, engaging and observing the drive in each position to make certain it is performing properly. Release the drive engagement paddle and make certain the drive comes to a complete stop. If adjustment is needed, review the operator's manual for drive adjustment or consult your local dealer for assistance.
- Chute and pitch controls come in many configurations and it is important to go through all of the operations to make certain everything is functioning correctly. Review the operator's manual(s) for further details.
- Never operate the snow thrower with a missing or damaged chute assembly or belt cover.


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Concentra, one of the largest health care companies in the nation, has an opening for a Medical Assistant. As a Medical Assistant, you will learn and grow alongside the Center Operations Director, making a positive difference in the patient experience and quality of care. Working one-on-one with patients as a health care provider, you will deliver routine medical care and monitor the flow of onboarding patients. Just as critical, we will look to you to mentor and encourage your team members to succeed. The experience you will gain in this role is limitless, as are the career opportunities within Concentra. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Medical Assistant you will: Welcome patients and obtain medical histories from patients; verify patient information Assist providers during examinations and treatment Perform ancillary testing and tasks as ordered by the Center Medical Director (PFT, EKG, injections, audiograms, blood draws, etc.) and as certified Dispense medications within the scope of practice as ordered by the treating providers and in accordance with state regulations Assist the front office team as needed JOB REQUIREMENTS: High school graduate or equivalent Training as a medical assistant, or military medical specialist with current MA credentials in the state of employment in accordance with state requirements and applicable regulations WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS: Fast paced Deadline-oriented Clinical office environment This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management. Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/Disability/Veteran. Reference Number: 61063 NursEmp Reference Number: NursEmp_ID_274781


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A Gazetteer for the United States and Canada
Kauwerak, Alaska
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Introduction ...
Below are places that are relatively close to Kauwerak.
This page contains five sections:
Around Kauwerak ...
The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Nome. It is located about 45 miles [72 km] to the south of Kauwerak. Nome has a population of 3,900 people.<1>
The next largest community is Brevig Mission. It is located about 37 miles [59 km] to the west of Kauwerak and has a population of 400 people.
Below is a sample of neighboring communities: Keep in mind that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance from Kauwerak.<2>
Brevig Mission [Map]
Council [Map]
Nome [Map]
Pilgrim Springs [Map]
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Teller [Map]
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We have a list of several cemeteries that are in the area around Kauwerak. Our list includes the location of each cemetery, with the ability to see an overhead view of the cemetery.
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When we're on the road, rather than always picking an airport that is close to our destination, we try to see if there might be another airport that would better fit our travel plans.<3> To help with your planning, the following list of airports is organized by type and proximity to Kauwerak.
Please keep in mind that these airports were chosen based on their air-distance from Kauwerak. You should check the map and see how accessible they are when considering one airport over another.
Of the airports that we know about, these are some of the closest to Kauwerak.
Airports with Scheduled Flights / Air Taxi Service
Nome Airport (OME/PAOM)<4> [Map]
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Solomon State Fld. Airport (FAA ID: AK26) [Map]
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Elevator Energy Use
A version of this article appears in the January/February 2010 issue of Home Energy Magazine.
January 08, 2010
Did you know that you use more energy going down an elevator than going up it?
Elevators are one of the many technologies that had to be developed before buildings could get taller than a few stories, but until now, there was no information available on how much electricity you use by taking a ride in one. The short answer is that some new elevators use more than 30 times as much electricity as other new elevators, but the best ones use less than the lighting energy used for taking the stairs (assuming that the stairways are equipped with motion sensor lighting, as they should be). A good elevator uses so little electricity to move the cab that it may use more to operate the fan and lights—something the industry should be proud of. The best elevators are so good that in most climates, most of the energy use associated with an elevator is used to heat and cool the air that leaks through the shaft. Fortunately, there are ways to significantly decrease the energy used by most elevators. Elevator Types First, it is important to choose the right type of elevator. (For an unusual elevator choice, made before the existence of passenger elevators, see "The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and ...
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Other Proposed Natural Treatments
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychological condition that involves recurrent and persistent thoughts or images (obsessions) that are experienced as intrusive and cause distress. These obsessions are not simply excessive worries about real-life problems, but take on an unrealistic quality. In order to combat their obsessions, people with OCD engage in repetitive behaviors (compulsions), often following rigid self-imposed rules.
The cause of OCD is not known. Antidepressant drugs that affect serotonin levels, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) , often relieve symptoms significantly, but the reasons for this are not clear. Psychotherapeutic and behavioral methods may also help.
Proposed Natural Treatments
The supplement inositol is thought to increase the body's sensitivity to serotonin and on that basis it has been studied for use in a number of psychological conditions, including OCD.
In a small double-blind trial , use of inositol at a dose of 18 grams (g) daily for 6 weeks significantly improved symptoms of OCD as compared to placebo. 1 However, some evidence suggests that inositol does not increase the effectiveness of standard drugs for OCD. 2,3
One study found that people with OCD have lower than normal levels of vitamin B 12 . 4 This suggests, but absolutely does not prove, that vitamin B 12 supplements might be helpful for the condition.
The herb St. John's wort has antidepressant properties and is thought to affect serotonin levels. On this basis, it has been tried for OCD, 5 but as yet there is no reliable evidence that it is effective. On a similar basis, the supplement 5-HTP has been suggested as a treatment for OCD, but again there is no meaningful evidence to turn to.
A form of magnet therapy called rTMS has shown promise for the treatment of depression. However, a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 18 people with OCD found no evidence of benefit through the use of rTMS. 6
In a small, randomized trial, a yoga meditation technique called kundalini was more effective for OCD than a relaxation therapy involving mindfulness meditation after 3 months. 7 However, another small study found mindfulness meditation more helpful than no intervention for OCD symptoms. 8
Herbs and Supplements to Use Only With Caution
Various herbs and supplements may interact with drugs used to treat OCD. For more information on these potential risks see the individual drug article in the Drug Interactions section of this database.
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