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Related Terms
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Idiopathic Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Idiopathic Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
Other Proposed Natural Treatments
Cardiomyopathy is a little understood condition in which the muscle tissue of the heart becomes diseased. There are several distinct forms of cardiomyopathy that may or may not be similar in origin. Medical treatment consists mainly of medications that attempt to compensate for the increasing failure of the heart to function properly. A heart transplant may ultimately be necessary.
Proposed Natural Treatments for Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is certainly not a disease that you should treat yourself! For this reason, we deliberately do not discuss dosage or safety issues in this section, although general guidelines can be found in the articles on these substances.
Coenzyme Q 10
Preliminary evidence suggests that the naturally occurring substance coenzyme Q 10 (CoQ 10 ) might offer benefit in some forms of cardiomyopathy. 1,2,3
In a 6-year trial, 143 people with moderately severe cardiomyopathy were given CoQ 10 daily in addition to standard medical care. 4 The results showed a significant improvement in cardiac function (technically, ejection fraction) in 84% of the study participants. Most of them improved by several stages on a scale that measures the severity of heart failure (technically, NYHA class). Furthermore, a comparison with individuals on conventional therapy alone appeared to show a reduction in mortality.
This study was an open trial , meaning that participants knew that they were being treated, and such studies are not fully reliable. There have been a few double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of CoQ 10 in cardiomyopathy as well. One such trial followed 80 people with various forms of cardiomyopathy over a period of 3 years. 5 Of those treated with CoQ 10 , 89% improved significantly, but when the treatment was stopped, their heart function deteriorated.
No benefit was seen in another double-blind study, but it was a smaller and shorter trial and enrolled only people who had one particular type of cardiomyopathy (idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy). 6
For more information on coenzyme Q 10 , including dosage and safety issues, see the full coenzyme Q 10 article.
Herbs and Supplements to Use Only with Caution
Various herbs and supplements may interact adversely with drugs used to treat Cardiomyopathy. For more information on these potential risks, see the individual drug article in the Drug Interactions section of this database.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO CAM Review Board
- Review Date: 12/2015 -
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It is highly recommended to install a firewall and other security programs. According to the Internet Storm Center(''https://isc.sans.edu/''), a computer will fall under some kind of attack on average 16 minutes after being connected to the internet1. See the ArchWiki [[Security]] and [[Firewalls]] pages for program suggestions and tutorials.
It is highly recommended to install a firewall and other security programs. According to the Internet Storm Center(''https://isc.sans.edu/''), a computer will fall under some kind of attack on average 16 minutes after being connected to the internet1. See the ArchWiki [[Security]] and [[Firewalls]] pages for program suggestions and tutorials.
1(''Negus, Christopher. '''Linux Bible 2007'''. Indianopolis: Wiley Publishing Inc., 2007. Print.'')
1(''Negus, Christopher. '''Linux Bible 2007'''. Indianopolis: Wiley Publishing Inc., 2007. Print.'')
== Appendix ==
== Appendix ==
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Congratulations, and welcome to your new Arch Linux system!
Your new Arch Linux base system is now a functional GNU/Linux environment ready for customization. From here, you may build this elegant set of tools into whatever you wish or require for your purposes. Most people are interested in a desktop system, complete with sound and graphics: this part of the guide provides a brief overview of the procedures to acquire these extras.
Go ahead and login with your user account.
Package management
Sudo can noticeably simplify administering your system.
See pacman and FAQ#Package Management for answers regarding installing, updating, and managing packages.
Service management
Arch Linux uses systemd as init, which is a system and service manager for Linux. For maintaining your Arch Linux installation, it is a good idea to learn the basics about it. Interaction with systemd is done through the
systemctl command. Read systemd#Basic systemctl usage for more information.
ALSA usually works out-of-the-box. It just needs to be unmuted. Install alsa-utils (which contains
alsamixer) and follow these instructions.
ALSA is included with the kernel and it is recommended to try it first. However, if it does not work, or if you are not satisfied with the quality, OSS is a viable alternative. If you have advanced audio requirements, take a look at Sound for an overview of various articles.
Graphical User Interface
Install X
The X Window System (commonly X11, or X) is a networking and display protocol which provides windowing on bitmap displays. It provides the standard toolkit and protocol to build graphical user interfaces (GUIs).
To install the base Xorg packages:
# pacman -S xorg-server xorg-xinit xorg-server-utils
Install mesa for 3D support:
# pacman -S mesa
Install a video driver
If you don't know which video chipset is available on your machine, run:
$ lspci | grep VGA
For a complete list of open-source video drivers, search the package database:
$ pacman -Ss xf86-video | less
vesa driver is a generic mode-setting driver that will work with almost every GPU, but will not provide any 2D or 3D acceleration. If a better driver cannot be found or fails to load, Xorg will fall back to vesa. To install it:
# pacman -S xf86-video-vesa
In order for video acceleration to work, and often to expose all the modes that the GPU can set, a proper video driver is required:
|Multilib Package
(for 32 bit applications on Arch x86_64)
|Open source
|AMD Catalyst
|Open source
|(legacy driver)
|Open source
(+ nouveau-dri for 3D support)
|(legacy driver)
|Open source
Install input drivers
Udev should be capable of detecting your hardware without problems. The
evdev driver (xf86-input-evdev) is the modern hot-plugging input driver for almost all devices, so in most cases, installing input drivers is not needed. At this point,
evdev has already been installed as a dependency of the xorg-server package.
Laptop users (or users with a tactile screen) will need the xf86-input-synaptics package for the touchpad/touchscreen to work:
# pacman -S xf86-input-synaptics
For instructions on fine tuning or troubleshooting touchpad issues, see the Touchpad Synaptics article.
Configure X
Xorg features auto-detection and therefore can function without an
xorg.conf. If you still wish to manually configure X Server, please see the Xorg wiki page.
Here you may set a keyboard layout if you do not use a standard US keyboard.
XkbLayout key may differ from the keymap code you used with the
loadkeys command. A list of many keyboard layouts and variants can be found in
/usr/share/X11/xkb/rules/base.lst (after the line beginning with
! layout). For instance, the layout
gb corresponds to "English (UK)", whereas for the console it was
loadkeys uk.
Test X
$ pacman -Ss xf86-input | lessYou only need xf86-input-keyboard or xf86-input-mouse if you plan on disabling hot-plugging, otherwise,
evdev will act as the input driver (recommended).
Install the default environment:
# pacman -S xorg-twm xorg-xclock xterm
If Xorg was installed before creating the non-root user, there will be a template
.xinitrc file in your home directory that needs to be either deleted or commented out. Simply deleting it will cause X to run with the default environment installed above.
$ rm ~/.xinitrc
To start the (test) Xorg session, run:
$ startx
A few movable windows should show up, and your mouse should work. Once you are satisfied that X installation was a success, you may exit out of X by issuing the
exit command into the prompts until you return to the console.
$ exit
If the screen goes black, you may still attempt to switch to a different virtual console (e.g. Template:Keypress), and blindly log in as root. You can do this by typing "root" (press Template:Keypress after typing it) and entering the root password (again, press Template:Keypress after typing it).
You may also attempt to kill the X server with:
# pkill X
If this does not work, reboot blindly with:
# reboot
If a problem occurs, look for errors in
Xorg.0.log. Be on the lookout for any lines beginning with
(EE) which represent errors, and also
(WW) which are warnings that could indicate other issues.
$ grep EE /var/log/Xorg.0.log
If you are still having trouble after consulting the Xorg article and need assistance via the Arch Linux forums or the IRC channel, be sure to install and use wgetpaste by providing the links from:
# pacman -S wgetpaste $ wgetpaste ~/.xinitrc $ wgetpaste /etc/X11/xorg.conf $ wgetpaste /var/log/Xorg.0.log
At this point, you may wish to install a set of TrueType fonts, as only unscalable bitmap fonts are included by default. DejaVu is a set of high quality, general-purpose fonts with good Unicode coverage:
# pacman -S ttf-dejavu
Refer to Font Configuration for how to configure font rendering and Fonts for font suggestions and installation instructions.
Choose and install a graphical interface
The X Window System provides the basic framework for building a graphical user interface (GUI).
- Window Managers (WM) control the placement and appearance of application windows in conjunction with the X Window System.
- Desktop Environments (DE) work atop and in conjunction with X, to provide a completely functional and dynamic GUI. A DE typically provides a window manager, icons, applets, windows, toolbars, folders, wallpapers, a suite of applications and abilities like drag and drop.
Instead of starting X manually with
xorg-xinit, see Display Manager for instructions on using a display manager, or see Start X at Login for using an existing virtual terminal as an equivalent to a display manager.
It is highly recommended to install a firewall and other security programs. According to the Internet Storm Center(https://isc.sans.edu/), a computer will fall under some kind of attack on average 16 minutes after being connected to the internet1. See the ArchWiki Security and Firewalls pages for program suggestions and tutorials.
1(Negus, Christopher. Linux Bible 2007. Indianopolis: Wiley Publishing Inc., 2007. pg 195. Print.)
For a list of applications that may be of interest, see List of Applications.
See General Recommendations for post-installation tutorials like setting up a touchpad or font rendering.

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Understanding CFLs
A version of this article appears in the November/December 2007 issue of Home Energy Magazine.
November 01, 2007
Although the use of CFLs is steadily spreading, public understanding about how to dispose of them responsibly has not kept pace.
The current lighting trend around the country is to incorporate compact fluorescent lamps, or CFLs, into residences and workplaces. Many energy audits have listed the use of these lightbulbs as the lowest-cost, fastest-payback way to reduce energy consumption. While CFLs cost more than conventional incandescent lightbulbs, they use about 75% less energy and last up to 10 times longer. Therefore, the market share for CFLs has recently dramatically increased to 11%, driven by advances in the technology, consumer interest, and a lower price point.
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Why you should add Indonesia to your Indie/RTW trip
- Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world with over 18,000 islands scattered throughout the Indian Ocean and various seas.
- The island nation is almost entirely coastal and tropical, making it a vacationer's dream.
- Unlike many other warm, sunny places, the cost of experiencing Indonesia's islands in the sun has not caught up with the destination's popularity.
- Indonesia has over 230 million residents (yes, you read that right) and, thanks to that population density, Indonesia remains an inexpensive place to visit.
- Lounge on the beach and take part in a myriad of water activities.
- Travel by boat from island to island, finding the one that's just right for you.
- If you tire of the water and beach, explore the plethora of active volcanoes dotting the archipelago.
Indie travel tips for Indonesia
- Capital Jakarta is Indonesia's most powerful and populated city and is the cultural capital of Indonesia
- Bali is its most popular with tourists and has the best beaches.
- There many other urban centers to see in this overpopulated island paradise, but you'll find nowhere more representative of the rest of the whole than Jakarta and Bali.
- Besides beaches, Indonesia also has the world's second largest rainforest and other natural wonders. If you have time after getting your fill of the local culture and customs, explore the attractions around you.
- Did you know Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world? Come prepared with proper clothing and be aware of cultural differences.
- Travel is not always easy in Indonesia, so bring your patience and an open mind along with you.
- Don't be put off by the aggressive touts in parts of Bali and Jakarta - there are plenty of wonderful, smiling, friendly people throughout the rest of the country.
- Temporarily escape the heat and travel to the highlands.


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Geronigrow has got to be the best name of the bunch. This is a very satisfying excersise in flattering a beloved franchise. I really like this.
Do you have plans on doing anything with these, like a story/comic or something, or is it just for fun?
Geronigrow has got to be the best name of the bunch. This is a very satisfying excersise in flattering a beloved franchise. I really like this.
Do you have plans on doing anything with these, like a story/comic or something, or is it just for fun?
My Fanfic - http://www.he-man.org/forums/boards/...&highlight=God
Things I'm looking for - https://www.he-man.org/forums/boards...buy-some-items
Sell/Trade: non-MOTU - http://www.he-man.org/forums/boards/...-Sale-or-Trade
just for fun.
Don't have the money to do anything with them
You don't necessarily need money for it dude. Since you draw yourself if you did up a comic I could host it for you so people could see it online. Would definitely be cool to see
Check out my MOTU Spin off comic here: http://www.he-man.org/forums/boards/...62#post3784962
A quick image of one of the Power Pals most dangerous enemies. With strength and durability rivaling that of Awesome Lad (who is himself as strong and durable as Superman is) and wielder of the incredibly destructive Beta Beam (which he fires from his left eye...the big red one)
Prince of the Planet Katacklism
Prince Bleak
ok and now it is time for a new hero
CYAN COCKROACH / James Reech
James Reech was just an ordinary American teenager who was well known amongst the bullies of his school to have a crippling fear of bugs and insects. One day one of the bullies discovered a small metal cockroach that someone had seemingly dropped in the woods behind the school. Thinking it would be fun to see James' reaction they quickly scooped it up and when they had a chance they dropped it into James bag.
Unfortunately for the bully James never noticed it until he got home and was unpacking his bag in his room. At first the metal cockroach made him almost jump out of his skin, but when he saw that it wasn't real he carefully picked it up. No sooner had he done so, the cockroach sprang to life and burrowed itself into the flesh of his palm (tho amazingly James felt no real pain and just a mild amount of discomfort)
James soon found himself covered in some kind of strange black and blue armor that increased his strength to the peak of human capability, before it enters the realm of super strength. He also soon discovered that the suit was capable of creating a multitude of weapons and even allowed him to fly at supersonic speeds.
Acting as a solo hero for a few months he was soon approached by RatBoy and Red Shade and asked if he wanted to become a member of the Power Pals team, tho it did take some time to make him understand because...
...The only downside was a flaw in the suits operating system. Because James was of Mexican descent the suit instantly translated everything people said to him into "native" language, which of course means Spanish. The only problem is James doesn't speak a word of Spanish.
Powers & Abilities
* Supersonic Flight
* Enhanced (but not super) Strength
* Capable of generating various energy, stabbing and blunt weapons
* Shielding (both energy and physical)
* Crippling fear of bugs and insects
* Suit instantly translates everything he hears into Spanish... a language James does not speak
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Time for a villain as well.
(well ex-villain)
ORANGE OGRE / Xander Payne
About 15 years ago during the time of the "Power Corps" Xander Payne found his life to be a busy one indeed. Not only did he supply weapons and armaments to the US military and it's allies, he also developed advanced (yet afordable) technology for the home consumer and ran a pharmaceutical company that was developing cures for diseases such as cancer and aids and various other life threatening ailments.
But away from the public eye, and from 99% of the people who worked at his company (including the share holders) he also secretly helped the Power Corps by either providing them any technology they may need to defeat their latest foe or else study anything they may bring to him to see if he can decipher what it is and where it came from.
Then on top of all that he just got married as well to a lady named Marie.
So using his keen scientific mind and the tools at his disposal in his pharmaceutical labs he created a drug that, when ingested, would temporarily boost his natural intelligence (which was already off the charts) one hundred percent and remove the desire to sleep. he figured this would enable to do everything without being too tired to spend time with his new wife. And for a year or so it worked fine. But then the mood swings began. Xander would vanish for days at a time and when anyone asked where he had been he would either act as if he had no idea what they were talking about, or else he would get very defensive and lash out at them.
Then one day he simply vanished.
About a month later a new villain appeared on the scene, an orange skinned inhuman looking monster but who possessed a vast array of incredible inventions. Because of his appearance he was soon dubbed by the press as the "Orange Ogre". Several times Ogre and the Power Corps clashed, at one point Ogre came close to wiping out half the united states and sizable chunk of Canada as well, if it hadn't been for the intervention of Captain Awesome (Awesome Lads father) and Cadet Courageous.
Recognizing the basic design of one of Orange Ogre's attack bots the heroes concluded that Xander Payne must be somehow working for him, for reasons that were not yet clear. So they decided to pay his office a visit to see if he had left any clues. Eventually the heroes discovered Xander's secret files detailing the new drug he had created and why, they also found personal records of all the mood swings and blackouts he had been having as well as a single sentence "my skin seems a bit orange, it must be the light."
From this they realized that Orange Ogre and Xander were one and the same. Finding an antidote to the drug that Xander had created (they knew he always liked to have a failsafe in case anything went wrong with his inventions) they tracked Orange Ogre back to his lair and forced him to ingest it. He turned back to Xander Payne but with no memory of what he had been or done. The Power Corps, knowing that the Xander they knew was innocent, lied to the world and said that he had been kidnapped and forced to work for Orange Ogre and his memory loss was due to emotional trauma.
Back home now Xander was shocked to discover that the last time he and Marie had been together she had got herself pregnant. They tried to make it work but all the events were too much and they just grew apart. When she asked for a divorce he signed the papers without any hesitation and even gave her his blessings. A short while later she gave birth to his son whom she named Luke after her own father. What nobody knew was that the drug that had made Xander super intelligent (and also mutated him into an orange monster and turned him evil) and also affected the unborn baby and granted Luke with super intelligence, but luckily that was the only thing it gave him. Of course Luke would use the gift of an incredible mind to take up the superhero persona of 'RatBoy'.
Then when Marie got remarried and had another son, Luke's half-brother Rick Mason (who would become RatBoy's unwanted partner 'Mouse') Xander treated the boy as if he was his own son even tho the only biological connection they had was Luke.
Xander even set up a two hundred million dollar trust fund for Luke and a fifty million dollar trust fund for Rick, that both lads would be able to access upon their respective twentieth birthdays. Then just to really make sure that they would be taking care of he left 70% of the Payne family fortune to Luke, 20% to Rick and 10% left to pay off any bills and to be shared amongst the workers of his companies. At the time he wrote the will the Payne fortune stood at over 50 billion dollars
nice to see new stuff in here!! great jop wolfy!
Thanks TT, it is nice I finally have new stuff to share.
Speaking of which...
MECHA LAD / Tory Marx
When Tory Marx was only eleven years old he found himself trapped with his sister and mother inside their home while it was on fire. His mother and sister died in the fire and Tory suffered terrible burns all over his body. These left him in constant pain and in need of very strong pain killers, possibly for the rest of his life. His father, Victor Marx, had not been there that night because he was working late at Payne Military Applications coming up with designs for weapons as part of a new battle suit for the US army that was starting to be developed. Victor hated to leave Tory at home with a sitter, whose job it was to give Tory the pain medication once every hour until Victor returned home, but it was the only way he could continue to pay for the medication Tory needed.
Then one day Victor had an idea. He learned that the suit being developed would have powerful pain suppressants to help soldiers in the field fight through injuries until they could get help. Victor realized that this could be used to help his son Tory, who was becoming increasingly immune to the drugs which meant the pain he suffered from was getting progressively worse.
So bit by bit he took pieces of the armor home and adapted them to fit Tory. Unfortunately he was not able to keep the pain suppressant system without keeping the chest mounted proton canon, which Victor had designed himself and shaped to look like a M simply because his last name was Marx (he had a weird sense of humor) and the thruster boots that allowed flight.
Naming himself "Mecha Lad" It didn't take too long for Tory to use his new suit to become a crime fighter which soon put him in contact with the Power Pals. RatBoy, recognizing the suit as something from Payne Industries (his fathers company) added further modifications to it, boosting it's speed and strength and adding some new weapons and armaments to improve Tory's chances when fighting villains. However he was unable to completely remove a design flaw which causes the suit to shut down if it is submerged in water or gets too close to a strong magnet. Luckily the shut down takes a few minutes to happen allowing the suit wearer to get to safety (such as the ground if they are flying) and normally just means the wearer would be unable to use the suits functions until it is suitably dry. Problem is it also shuts down the pain suppressants which are the only thing that allows Tory to function without being in tremendous agony.
Powers & Abilities
* Super Strength (up to 30 ton)
* Super Speed (up to the speed of sound)
* Assortment of weapons such as the powerful Proton Blaster shaped like an M and mounted on his chest
* Thick armor plating and Pain Suppressants that allow him to take hits from powerful foes without too much damage
* Pyrophobia (fear of fire)
* Suit turns off when wet or near a magnet
* In constant pain due to his injuries unless he is in the suit and it is fully functioning.
Been redesigning some of these in the style of the Young Justice toon so here are the ones that I have done so far
Awesome-Lad (YJ style - redesign) by ~shubcthulhu on deviantART
RatBoy (YJ style - redesign) by ~shubcthulhu on deviantART
Red Shade
Red Shade (YJ style - redesign) by ~shubcthulhu on deviantART
The Rush
The Rush (YJ style - redesign) by ~shubcthulhu on deviantART
Fish Boy
Fish Boy (YJ style - redesign) by ~shubcthulhu on deviantART
Bug Boy
Bug Boy (YJ style - redesign) by ~shubcthulhu on deviantART
Blue Brute
Blue Brute (YJ style - redesign) by ~shubcthulhu on deviantART
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But in the meantime here is another new hero
Penguin Boy / Wilson Frost
Born without a working immune system and with haemophilia young Wilson was a very sickly child. His parents spent all their money (and even borrowed a lot) for him to see specialists, all to no avail, it seemed that he would have to be kept in a germ free, rubber lined room for the rest of his life. Until one day, his father was put into contact with a shady orgainsation that had come into possession of a highly experimental immune booster designed to make soldiers immune to poisons and gases that they may come into contact with. With nothing else to lose, Wilson's parents sold their house and used the money to pay for young Wilson to be giving the highly illegal drug.
The drugs worked far better then expected and not only did Wilson finally have a working immune system but his entire natural healing system had been giving a super boost granting him a healing factor which enables him to heal from just about everything, including regrowing entire limbs in a matter of minutes and being immune to all known diseases, toxins and poisons.
However there was a problem. Due to his healing now being in overdrive his body creates a lot of heat while healing, healing big injuries such like losing a limb and having to regrow it causing enough heat to cook him from the inside out, which of course his healing factor will try to fix and in turn cause even more and more heat. In order to help combat this Wilson's mother turned to her estranged brother for help, the billionaire inventor Xander Payne (father of RatBoy) who designed and created a cooling suit for Wilson to wear to keep his body temperature down to normal levels.
Wilson decided to paint his new cooling suit to resemble his favorite animal...a Penguin. He later decided to use his abilities to fight crime. He was soon invited by his cousin Luke Payne (RatBoy) to join the Power Pals
Powers & Abilities
*Healing factor - enables him to heal from pretty much any wound in moments and makes him immune to everything
* Healing causes his body to super heat which can cause his blood to boil and cook his flesh from the inside (which his power will try to fix thereby causing more and more heat as it tries to battle itself) unless he is kept cool while healing
well you asked for him Midor so here he is
KID STRETCH / Reece Richter
Kid Stretch (YJ - Style) by ~shubcthulhu on deviantART
The only son of two eccentric scientists, Reece unfortunately inherited none of their intelligence and his "attempts" to help them with their work usually ends in disaster, tho he does make up for it with a great imagination and excellent artistic skills.
One day he was giving some chewing gum made by his mother, made using genetically modified ingredients to make the taste last longer and any bubbles blown grow bigger before bursting. At the same time Reece had also decided to go help his dad in the lab. His dad was experimenting with radiation and on that day he was using his home built device to bombard different samples with "man madde" cosmic radiation to see what effects it would have on things.
While helping his dad move a few items in the radiation room (while the machine was off of course) Reece put down his final piece of gum and promptly forgot about it. Later, after his dad was finished and they were putting things away, Reece noticed the piece of gum and, clearly not thinking, popped it into his mouth and began to chew. A short while later he felt very ill and decided to go to bed.
The next morning he was shocked to discover his body had gone all stretchy and floppy. With some concentration he was able to pull himself back to normal and then with some more experimentation discovered he could stretch, twist, deform and reshape his body into all manner of shapes.
When he first decided to use his new powers to become a superhero he wore a store bought costume which naturally did not stretch along with him (which could be quite embarrassing at times) so when he joined the Power Pals team RatBoy used his amazing intelligence to create a costume that could stretch as much as Reece could. It was fellow Power Pal Power Princess who decided that Reece should use the name "Kid Stretch" because she thought his previous name "The Amazing Boy Who Can Stretch His Body Like a Piece of Chewing Gum" just didn't roll off the tongue.
Powers & Abilities
* Elasticity - able to stretch and reshape his body to superhuman lengths and sizes.
* Durability - able to withstand a lot of normally fatal attacks due to being so malleable
* Low Intelligence
* Stretching powers are limited
* Must concentrate to appear normal or else his body will stretch and distort and leave him a quivering mass on the floor.
Last edited by wolfsfang; April 28, 2013 at 03:44pm.
Well I redesigned a few heroes in the style of Young Justice (and even created a whole new one) so I figured it was time to make a start on the villains.
So first up we have
Richard Van Gloom
Gloom (YJ style - redesign) by ~shubcthulhu on deviantART
Prince Bleak
Prince Bleak (YJ style - redesign) by ~shubcthulhu on deviantART
thought it may be fun to see how the first 2 Power Pals I ever created have changed as time went by
so in alphabetical order (and also the order they were created in)
The Evolution of Awesome-Lad by ~shubcthulhu on deviantART
The Evolution of RatBoy by ~shubcthulhu on deviantART
a few more redesigns to finish the heroes (well all the ones I have created so far)
Mouse (YJ style - redesign) by ~shubcthulhu on deviantART
Plutonian People Pursuer (YJ style - redesign) by ~shubcthulhu on deviantART
Power Princess (YJ style - redesign) by ~shubcthulhu on deviantART
and a bonus pic of the entire team
The-Power-Pals by ~shubcthulhu on deviantART
another awesome review midor.
And here is my response to it
Power Pals vs Prince Bleak by ~shubcthulhu on deviantART
oh and a very quick pic of current Awesome-Lad with classic Awesome-Lad
Awesome Team-Up by ~shubcthulhu on deviantART
Last edited by wolfsfang; May 4, 2013 at 12:54pm.
well this was a nice surprise.
A DA user named cattle6 has done this nice fan piece of Power Princess
Power princess by *cattle6 on deviantART
I did a quick edit of the Superior Spider-Man #1 cover and.... nice new Bug Boy pic
Superior Bug Boy by ~shubcthulhu on deviantART
Awesome-Lad in action (accompanied by Red Shade and Bug Boy)
Awesome-Lad by ~shubcthulhu on deviantART


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Wilson School celebrates centennial of Woodrow Wilson's inauguration as U.S. president
Wilson School celebrates centennial of Woodrow Wilson's inauguration as U.S. president
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the inauguration of Woodrow Wilson as the 28th president of the United States, the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs hosted a conversation with Wilson biographer John Milton Cooper Jr., Class of 1961.
Cooper, author of "Woodrow Wilson: A Biography," was interviewed Feb. 21 by Julian Zelizer, a presidential historian who is a professor of history and public affairs at the Wilson School. The event celebrating the centennial of Wilson's inauguration March 4, 1913, was co-sponsored by the Wilson School and the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum.
Cooper's 2009 book was the first major biography of Wilson in almost two decades. He signed copies of the book after the program.
The Wilson School held a dinner that evening in honor of its namesake, with many Wilson admirers attending. They included Bob Enholm, the executive director of the Woodrow Wilson House in Washington, D.C.; Jerry Cox, Class of 1976, and Mike Dickens, Class of 1968, from the board of the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum in Staunton, Va.; and community members who have served on Princeton's Woodrow Wilson Centennial Committee.
Wilson was president of Princeton from 1902 to 1910. He was governor of New Jersey before entering the White House for two terms ending in 1921.


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Meniscus is cartilage in the knee joint. It helps to stabilize and cushion the knee. A meniscectomy is the removal of all or part of the meniscus.
Reasons for Procedure
A meniscectomy is done when the cartilage is damaged. Damaged cartilage can cause pain or give you problems with knee motion.
Possible Complications
Problems from the procedure are rare, but all procedures have some risk. Your doctor will review potential problems, like:
- Infection
- Excess bleeding
- Swelling
- Blood clots
- Chronic weakness in knee joint
- Worsening or unchanged pain
Factors that may increase the risk of complications include:
- Smoking
- Poor nutrition
- History of blood clots
- Long-term illness
- Use of certain medications
What to Expect
Prior to Procedure
Your doctor may do the following:
Talk to your doctor about your medications. You may be asked to stop taking some medications up to 1 week before the procedure
Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the day before your surgery, unless told otherwise by your doctor.
Anesthesia will keep you pain-free and comfortable during the procedure. Depending on the procedure, anesthesia may be:
- Local—the area around the knee will be numbed
- Spinal—your lower body will be numbed from an injection into the back
- General anesthesia —you will be asleep
Description of the Procedure
There are 2 methods for meniscectomy. The more common procedure is called arthroscopy. Arthrotomy, an open technique, is rarely used. This may also be referred to as an open meniscectomy.
Small incisions are made around the knee. Special tools are inserted into the knee joint. A tiny camera will provide a view of the inside of the knee. The damaged meniscus is either repaired or removed. The goal is to remove as little cartilage as possible. A drain may be inserted to drain away fluid. The incisions are closed with stitches.
A larger incision is made over the knee joint. The meniscus is then either repaired or removed. The incision is closed with stitches. It usually results in a longer recovery period. This process is usually done when there are problems with the knee that make the arthroscopic procedure difficult.
How Long Will It Take?
The procedure usually takes less than 1 hour.
How Much Will It Hurt?
Anesthesia will block pain during the procedure. You will have pain after the procedure. Ask your doctor about medication to help manage pain.
Post-procedure Care
Right after the procedure, the staff will monitor your recovery. The staff may give you:
- Pain medication
- Antibiotics to prevent infection
- Medication that prevents blood clots
When you return home, you will need to:
- Use crutches or a knee splint as directed by your doctor.
- Do exercises as recommended. You may start with simple thigh muscle exercises the day after surgery. More strengthening exercises will be added later.
- Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions.
If the meniscus was removed, it generally takes 3-6 weeks to return to full activities.
If the cartilage was repaired, it can take up to 4 months for full recovery. The goal of the first week is to reduce pain and swelling. After this, the goals are to increase range of motion and weight-bearing. Physical therapy is often done several times a week for 4 weeks or more. At 6-8 weeks, low impact activities can often be added. This will help to prepare you to return to sports or activities. Running, cutting, and rotation are avoided for at least 16 weeks.
Call Your Doctor
Contact your doctor if your recovery is not progressing as expected or you develop complications such as:
- Signs of infection, such as fever and chills
- Redness, swelling, increasing pain, excessive bleeding, or discharge from the incision site
- Pain, redness, or swelling in either calf
- Pain that you cannot control with the medications you have been given
- Nausea and vomiting
- Swollen, discolored, or cold toes
- Cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain
- New or worsening symptoms
If you think you have an emergency, call for emergency medical services right away.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Teresa Briedwell, PT, DPT
- Review Date: 03/2018 -
- Update Date: 04/29/2014 -


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January 07, 2010
A mountain of data leads to an unusual conclusion - sometimes bigger is not so bad.
Air conditioning is the cause of electric utility peak. Reducing that peak is a high priority for society, since producing and distributing peak electricity is the least effective use of limited resources. It is "common knowledge" that downsizing air conditioners makes them more efficient and reduces peak. If that common knowledge is true, and if the improvements are sufficiently large, then it appears obvious that downsizing should be investigated for every new air conditioner installed (see "Bigger Is Not Better: Sizing Air Conditioners Properly," HE May/June '95, p. 19). But common knowledge doesn't always stand up to testing over time. Questioning Assumptions For energy efficiency: ▪ What is worse, an oversize house or an oversized air conditioner? ▪ What is worse, the unrepresentative SEER test or an oversized air conditioner? ▪ What is worse, a restrictive duct system or an oversized air conditioner? ▪ What is worse, an underinsulated ceiling or an oversized air conditioner? The answer in every case, heretical though it may seem, is that the oversized air conditioner is the smaller problem. In fact, it may be no problem at all. Traditionally, oversized air conditioners are considered responsible for significant excessive energy consumption. Changes in ...
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Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is an anxiety disorder marked by chronic, exaggerated worrying and anxiety about everyday life. The worry is so severe that it interferes with a person's ability to live their life.
GAD may be caused by:
- An abnormal neurotransmitter system
- Genetics
- Environmental factors
- Developmental factors
- Psychological factors
Risk Factors
GAD is nearly twice as common in women than in men. Other factors that may increase your chances of GAD:
- Family members with an anxiety disorder
- Increase in stress
- Exposure to physical or emotional trauma
- Unemployment, poverty
- Drug abuse
- Medical condition or disability
- History of self-harm as a teenager, with or without suicidal intent
Symptoms of GAD usually develop slowly. People with GAD often have both psychological and physical symptoms of anxiety.
Psychological symptoms include:
- Excessive ongoing worrying and tension
- Feeling tense or edgy
- Irritability, overly stressed
- Difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness
Physical symptoms may include:
- Muscle tension
- Lightheadedness
- Trembling
- Difficulty sleeping
- Restlessness
- Shortness of breath
- Sweating
- Heart palpitations
- Chest pain
- Choking sensation
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Numbness or tingling
People with GAD often have other anxiety disorders, depression , and/or substance use disorders.
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical and psychiatric exam will be done. Conditions with similar symptoms will be evaluated. Blood and urine tests may be done.
You will be asked about any medications that you are taking, including over the counter products, herbs, and supplements. Some medications can cause side effects similar to the symptoms of GAD. You will also be asked about any other substances that you may be using such as nicotine, caffeine, illegal drugs, prescription medications, and alcohol.
To make a diagnosis of GAD, symptoms must:
- Be present more days than not
- Be present for at least 6 months
- Interfere with your life such as causing you to miss work or school
You may be referred to a psychotherapist for further evaluation.
If you have a mild form of GAD, your doctor will probably first have you try therapy to learn to manage anxious thoughts.
Lifestyle Changes
Lifestyle changes may include:
- Regular exercise
- Getting enough sleep every night
- Avoiding anxiety triggers, such as tobacco, caffeine , and drugs
- Drinking alcohol in moderation
- Awareness of stressful situations and learning how to manage it
Relaxation Techniques
Relaxation techniques may be helpful in reducing anxiety. These may include:
- Deep breathing and meditation
- Progressive muscle relaxation
- Massage therapy
- Engage in pleasurable activities
- Yoga
Social Support
- Have a strong support system of family and friends
- Consider family therapy to help with understanding and coping skills
- Join a support group
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
During cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), your therapist will work with you to change your patterns of thinking. This will allow you to notice how you react to situations that cause anxiety. You will then learn to change your thinking so you can react differently. This can decrease the symptoms of anxiety.
Behavioral and Relaxation Therapy
Your therapist will teach you relaxation techniques, including deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and visualization. Learning ways to relax can help you gain control over anxiety. Instead of reacting with worry and tension, you can learn to remain calm. Your therapist may also slowly expose you to the situations that cause worry and tension. This can allow you to reduce your anxiety in a safe environment.
Biofeedback works by attaching sensors to the body. A therapist helps you understand your body's signals so you can use them to reduce your anxiety.
Medication can be prescribed for symptoms that are severe and make it difficult to function. Medications can help relieve symptoms so you can concentrate on getting better. It is important to note that many medications cannot be stopped quickly, but need to be tapered off. Check with your doctor before discontinuing any medication.
Medications may include:
- Antidepressant, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
- Buspirone
- Benzodiazepines
Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of these medications. Some types may cause dependence.
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While you are pregnant, it is important to eat a healthy diet so that you have a healthy child. The old adage "what you eat, the baby eats" is a saying for a reason. You may crave a lot of different foods that you may not always crave when you are pregnant, so make sure your cravings are a good choice for you and your baby.
Read on to know the do's and don't's of a pregnancy diet. If you're still unsure of your pregnancy diet and how it will affect you, consult a nutritionist.
When you are pregnant, it is important to eat a well-balanced, healthful diet. This includes getting the right amount of calories and key nutrients to support both you and your baby.
Since the amount of calories you need varies depending on age, weight, and physical activity among other things, talk with your healthcare provider about a calorie plan that is right for you.
Key Nutrients
Along with talking about the amount of calories and types of foods you need to consume to achieve a well-balanced, healthy diet during pregnancy, your healthcare provider may also discuss the kinds of nutrients you will need. There are some key nutrients, such as folic acidand iron, which deserve extra attention during pregnancy. Many women may also benefit from a vitamin supplement.
Folic Acid
Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consume 600 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid, or folate, every day. This mineral is most important during the first several weeks of pregnancy, often before a woman even knows she is pregnant. Getting enough folic acid can help prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida. It may also help prevent other birth defects like cleft lip and congenital heart disease. You may also reduce your chance of having amiscarriage or stillbirth.
You can meet this requirement by eating a variety of foods rich in folic acid. For extra insurance, you may also want to take a folic acid supplement before you become pregnant and through your first trimester. (If you are taking a prenatal vitamin that contains folate, you do not need a separate folic acid supplement.)
Foods rich in folic acid include:
- Fortified breakfast cereal
- Whole-wheat breads
- Orange juice and citrus fruits
- Green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, broccoli, and romaine lettuce
- Legumes
Iron is a mineral that helps red blood cells transport oxygen around the body. The recommended amount of iron for pregnant women is 27 milligrams (mg). Not getting enough of this mineral can lead to iron-deficiency anemia and pregnancy complications.
Good sources of iron include:
- Lean red meat
- Poultry
- Fish
- Dried fruits
- Fortified breakfast cereals
Eating vitamin C-rich foods along with iron-containing foods can help with iron absorption. On the other hand, drinking tea or coffee at the same time can inhibit iron absorption.
Because it can be difficult to get all the iron you need from food alone, it is often recommended that all pregnant women take a prenatal vitamin that contains the necessary iron amount. Talk to your physician about iron supplementation. Taking too much iron can be toxic.
During pregnancy you also need calcium. When you do not consume enough calcium, your body takes it from your bones, increasing your risk of osteoporosis later in life.
Good sources of calcium include:
- Low-fat or nonfat dairy products, such as milk, yogurt, and cottage cheese
- Fish canned with bones
- Green leafy vegetables
- Fortified soy milk or rice milk
- Fortified orange juice
- Other calcium-fortified foods
If you do not eat dairy products or enough foods fortified with calcium, talk to your healthcare provider about calcium and vitamin D supplementation. Vitamin D is necessary for the body to absorb and use the calcium.
Additional Considerations
During pregnancy the body becomes extra efficient at absorbing the nutrients in food. If you are eating a variety of healthful foods every day, you may not need a supplement. However, many women may benefit from taking a prenatal multivitamin. Some may need only an iron or folic acid supplement. Others may need an iodine supplement if deficient. Talk to your healthcare provider about your eating and lifestyle habits to determine if you should take a vitamin supplement.
No safe amount of alcohol has been shown in pregnancy. Therefore, it is recommended that you abstain from drinking until after your pregnancy.
Most experts agree that having 1-2 cups of coffee or tea per day is fine during pregnancy. There is some research that has linked high intakes of caffeine (more than 300 mg per day) with greater difficulty to conceive and a higher rate of miscarriages. One cup of brewed coffee contains about 135 mg of caffeine, 1 shot of espresso contains about 35 mg, 1 brewed tea bag contains about 50 mg, and a 16-ounce serving of cola has about 50 mg. Talk to your healthcare provider about how much caffeine you drink.
Seafood is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for the proper brain development of the fetus. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women include seafood, particularly fatty fish such as salmon, as a regular part of their diet.
Some seafood contains high amounts of mercury, a contaminant that can be harmful to the developing baby. Fish that should be avoided due to their high mercury content include: tilefish, king mackerel, swordfish, albacore tuna, and shark.
Good choices include salmon, sardines, catfish, canned light tuna, and shrimp. These are both high in omega-3 fatty acids and low in mercury.
If you do not have a peanut allergy, you may want to consider consuming peanuts to lower the risk that your child will have a peanut allergy.
Food Safety
To avoid the risk of foodborne illness, which could harm you and your developing baby, it is important to pay close attention to food safety during pregnancy. Here are some general guidelines:
- Wash your hands before eating or preparing food.
- When preparing food, avoid cross-contamination of raw meats or poultry with other foods
- Cook meat to recommended temperatures
- Thoroughly reheat leftovers
- Avoid luncheon meats and hot dogs unless reheated until steaming
- Drink only pasteurized juice and milk
- Avoid raw or soft cheeses
Artificial Sweeteners
Most artificial sweeteners are considered safe for use in moderation during pregnancy, including: acesulfame K (Sunett), aspartame (NutraSweet or Equal), and sucralose (Splenda). But more research is needed on saccharin (Sweet'N Low) and stevia – these should, therefore, be avoided by pregnant women.
Staying well-hydrated is important for the health of you and your baby, so try to drink at least 6-8 glasses of water a day. Make sure your water does not contain excess nitrate as in water from some private wells. Other beverages, such as juice and soda, also contribute to hydration, but tend to be high in calories and low in nutritional value.
- Reviewer: Dianne Scheinberg Rishikof MS, RD, LDN
- Review Date: 12/2015 –
- Update Date: 11/17/2014 –
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Other Proposed Natural Treatments
- Aloe vera
- Beeswax Extract
- Betaine Hydrochloride
- Bioflavonoids
- Butterbur
- Cat's Claw
- Cayenne
- Cinnamon
- Colostrum
- Cranberry
- Cysteine
- Fish Oil
- Gamma Oryzanol
- Garlic
- Glutamine
- Licorice
- Marshmallow
- Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM)
- Probiotics
- Reishi
- Selenium
- Slippery Elm
- Suma
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Wood Betony
- Zinc
Herbs and Supplements to Use Only With Caution
Gastritis is a condition in which the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed, leading to discomfort. If the inflammation is prolonged, either atrophic gastritis (a condition in which the glands of the stomach lining disappear) or an ulcer may develop. Underlying causes of gastritis include infection with the organism Helicobacter pylori ; excessive stomach acid secretion; autoimmune processes (conditions in which the body attacks itself); and damage to the stomach lining caused by alcohol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) , corticosteroids , or severe stress .
Gastritis typically causes pain in the upper abdomen (just below the sternum), but it may also occur without pain. A burning sensation higher up in the chest (heartburn) generally indicates esophageal reflux . Stomach distress may also occur without inflammation of the stomach wall; in that case, it is called dyspepsia .
Conventional treatment for gastritis includes antibiotics to eliminate H. pylori ; reducing stomach acidity with medications in the antacid , H2 blocker , or proton pump inhibitor families; and possibly using medications to protect the stomach lining. In addition, it is important to reduce alcohol consumption and change (or, if possible, stop taking) medications that damage the stomach. Vitamin B 12 supplementation may be necessary in some cases of atrophic gastritis.
Newer anti-inflammatory drugs in the COX-2 inhibitor family, such as Celebrex ( celecoxib ) and Vioxx ( rofecoxib ), were designed to cause less harm to the stomach than the older drugs in that category (such as aspirin and ibuprofen ). However, current evidence remains mixed on how much better these drugs really are compared to the old ones. More sophisticated forms of inhibitors that are currently moving toward the market may better fulfill the promise of these medications.
Proposed Natural Treatments
No herbs or supplements (other than alkaline substances with direct antacid properties, such as calcium carbonate or hydrotalcite) have been proven effective for gastritis. The treatments mentioned below have merely shown some promise in preliminary studies.
Natural Therapies That May Affect H. Pylori
As discussed above, H. pylori is thought to contribute to many cases of gastritis. A number of treatments have been evaluated to see whether they inhibit H. pylori 's growth. For example, evidence suggests that various probiotics (friendly bacteria) in the Lactobacillus family can inhibit the growth of H. pylori . 1-4 While this effect does not appear to be strong enough for probiotic treatment to eradicate H. pylori on its own, preliminary studies (one of which was double-blind5 ) suggest that probiotics may help standard antibiotic therapy work better, improving the rate of eradication and reducing side effects. 6-11
Highly preliminary studies suggest that various bioflavonoids can inhibit the growth of H. pylori as well. 12 All fruits and vegetables provide bioflavonoids, but these substances can also be taken as supplements.
Vitamin C has also shown some ability to act against H. pylori . 13
Despite early reports that garlic inhibits or kills H. pylori , studies in people have not been promising. 14,15
Fish oil in combination with antibiotic therapy has been tried as a treatment for eradicating H. pylori , but it did not prove particularly helpful. 16
The herb cranberry is thought to help prevent bladder infections by preventing adhesion of bacteria to the bladder. Preliminary evidence suggests that it might also help prevent the adhesion of H. pylori to the stomach wall. 17 Theoretically, this could help treat gastritis, but as yet there is no direct evidence regarding this potential benefit.
Cayenne does not appear to be helpful against H. pylori . 15 However, some evidence suggests that cayenne can protect the stomach against damage caused by anti-inflammatory drugs. 18-20 Other natural supplements that have shown promise for protecting against the side effects of these drugs include the amino acid cysteine, 21 a special form of licorice known as deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL), 22,23 and the breast milk constituent known as colostrum . 24,25
Other Natural Therapies That May Protect the Stomach Lining
A collection of substances extracted from beeswax has been studied as a treatment for preventing and treating ulcers of various kinds, with promising results. 26 Known as D-002, this product is chemically related to policosanol ; however, policosanol itself is not thought to have this effect. (To make matters more confusing, a similar beeswax extract is sold in the US as policosanol.)
Very weak evidence also suggests that butterbur27,28 and cinnamon22,23 might help protect the stomach lining.
Other substances have also been suggested as aids to stomach health, but as yet there is little to no scientific evidence that they are effective for gastritis. These include the following:
- Aloe vera
- Cat's claw
- Gamma oryzanol
- Glutamine
- Marshmallow
- Reishi
- Selenium
- Slippery elm
- Suma
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Wood betony
- Zinc
Many naturopathic physicians believe that the supplement betaine hydrochloride can aid gastritis by increasing stomach acid. This sounds paradoxical, since conventional treatment for this condition involves reducing stomach acid. However, according to one theory, lack of stomach acid leads to incomplete digestion of proteins, and these proteins cause allergic reactions and other responses that lead to an increase in ulcer pain. Again, scientific evidence is lacking.
Note : Symptoms of gastritis are similar to those of nonspecific dyspepsia (stomach pain with no known cause). If you suffer from stomach discomfort but your doctor does not think you have gastritis, ulcer disease , esophageal reflux , or any other specific illness, you might benefit from the natural treatments discussed in the dyspepsia article.
For a discussion of homeopathic approaches to gastritis, see the Homeopathy database.
Note : Symptoms of gastritis are similar to those of nonspecific dyspepsia (stomach pain with no known cause). If you suffer from stomach discomfort but your doctor does not think you have gastritis, ulcer disease , esophageal reflux , or any other specific illness, you might benefit from the natural treatments discussed in the dyspepsia article.
For a discussion of homeopathic approaches to gastritis, see the Homeopathy database.
Herbs and Supplements to Use Only With Caution
A number of herbs and supplements might tend to increase stomach inflammation, including arginine , cola nut , feverfew , turmeric , and white willow .
In addition, various supplements may interact with drugs used to treat gastritis. For more information, see the specific drug article in the Drug Interactions section of this database.
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- Reviewer: EBSCO CAM Review Board
- Review Date: 12/2015 -
- Update Date: 12/15/2015 -


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Aaron lost his balance while snowboarding and started to fall forward. He put out his arms to break his fall and came down hard on his right arm. He felt a sharp pain near his right shoulder and knew immediately that he'd injured something. His friend got the ski patrol, and they strapped Aaron into a sled and brought him down the mountain to a medical clinic.
The doctor at the clinic took a look at the area near Aaron's shoulder, which was already swollen and bruised, and told Aaron that he had most likely fractured his clavicle (collarbone). Aaron was sent to the hospital, where X-rays confirmed the doctor's diagnosis.
Your clavicle is the bone that runs horizontally between the top of your breastbone (sternum) and shoulder blade (scapula). The clavicle (also called the collarbone) helps connect the arm to the body. You can feel it by touching the area between your neck and your shoulder. Most people can see the clavicle beneath the skin when they look in the mirror.
A clavicle fracture, also known as a broken collarbone, is one of the most common types of broken bones. Most clavicle fractures happen when someone falls onto a shoulder or outstretched hand, putting enough pressure on the clavicle to make it fracture or snap.
Most clavicle fractures heal on their own if the arm is properly immobilized in a sling and the injury is treated with ice and physical therapy. Sometimes, though, a clavicle injury may need surgery when it gets displaced or the break is particularly severe.
Clavicle fractures are common in contact sports like football, wrestling, rugby, lacrosse, and hockey. They also often happen in sports where there is a chance of falling hard, such as biking, skiing, snowboarding, and skateboarding. A clavicle also can fracture if the bone is hit directly, as in a car collision or other accident.
Clavicle fractures happen in three situations where stress is enough to break the bone:
A person's age plays a role in clavicle fractures: When we're young, our bones are still growing and are more susceptible to injury. Collarbones typically don't harden completely until a person is about 20 years old. That puts people younger than 20 at greater risk of a fracture.
Signs that someone may have a clavicle fracture include:
If you think you've fractured your collarbone, you'll want to see a doctor. Your doctor will first ask questions about how the injury happened and what symptoms you're feeling. The doctor will examine your shoulder and may press gently on your clavicle to see if it is tender. This will also help the doctor find out where the fracture is and make sure no nerves or blood vessels are damaged. This part of the exam also might include checking the feeling and strength in your arm, hand, and fingers.
If the doctor thinks you have a broken collarbone, he or she will order X-rays of your shoulder and the affected area. X-rays will help the doctor pinpoint the location of the break and decide how severe it is. X-rays also let doctors see if other bones are broken.
If other bones are broken or if the doctor needs to see the fracture in greater detail, he or she may ask you to get a computerized tomography (CT) scan.
Because clavicle fractures happen suddenly and unexpectedly, it can be hard to prevent them. But you can take a few precautions to decrease your risk:
Treating a clavicle fracture depends on the type of fracture and how severe it is. Most clavicle fractures can be treated with simple methods.
However, fractures where the bone fragments on each side of the break are severely shifted (displaced fractures) and fractures where the bone is broken into several pieces (comminuted fractures) may require surgery to ensure they heal properly. Compound fractures, where the broken bone pierces the skin, require immediate treatment to reduce the risk of an infection.
For fractures where the bone fragments stay aligned, doctors will recommend the following treatments:
A severely displaced, compound, or comminuted fracture may require surgery to realign the bone fragments and hold them in place while the bone heals. This is typically done by inserting special screws into the bone or by attaching metal plates to the outer surface of the bone. In general, the screws and plates will not be removed once the bone has healed unless they're causing irritation.
After surgery, doctors will often prescribe a therapy regimen to help a patient regain movement and strength in the shoulder. Typically, therapy will start with gentle motion exercises, and strengthening exercises will be added as the bone heals.
For teens, it usually takes around 6 to 8 weeks for a clavicle fracture to heal ― although it all depends on the fracture. Some will take longer.
During this time, it's important to take it easy so the bone doesn't get re-injured. Keep in touch with your doctor during the healing process so you know when it's OK to go back to normal activities.
Reviewed by: Alfred Atanda Jr., MD
Date reviewed: September 2014
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The world's greatest ground? A photographic centenary celebration of Highbury
1. Leaving and Leitch
On 6 September 1913, Woolwich Arsenal made the move that made history. They left behind their Manor Ground in Plumstead, South-East London, and moved into a new stadium in Highbury, North London, in what would four years later become the N5 postal district.
The club moved at the insistence of owner Sir Henry Norris, who had become majority shareholder in 1910. Norris was a divisive figure - a longserving board member at Fulham, he had tried to merge the two clubs before turning his attention to moving his new club north - but there is little doubt that Arsenal, relegated after finishing bottom of the First Division, were drifting towards financial oblivion without the move.
After a friendly FA committee waved away objections to the move, Norris had four months to build a stadium. He raised an impressive £125,000 - around £12.2m at 2013 rates - and spent £20,000 on a 21-year lease of six acres at St John's College of Divinity. Noted stadium architect Archibald Leitch was enlisted and designed a single stand, the East Stand, with the rest being banked terracing made of compacted earth. Highbury was ready for football.
The image below, from 4 April 1931, clearly shows Leitch's East Stand, its roof made of nine sections. (Arsenal's opponents are Chelsea, with their feared Scottish forward Hughie Gallacher aiming to snaffle a rebound.)


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The spirit of Christmas and the swell of Colorado pride was abundant at the First National Bank parking lot Friday, Nov. 9, as former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell and the Capitol Christmas Tree rolled to a stop a little after 1 p.m.
The rain fell lightly at first before spitting a mixture of rain and snow that lasted for almost an hour. But that didn't stop the swarm of people who came to witness the unique opportunity.
The near 200 residents stood with wet faces and cold hands as Campbell took the stage and spoke of his travels and the significance of the tree.
"This is not put on with taxpayers money," he said. "Everything has been donated and contributed from Meeker and towns all over Colorado, right down to the gas for the truck."
The 73-foot tall Engleman Spruce, which was cut down near Meeker in the White River National Forest, was covered but the 105-foot truck and trailer left plenty of room for "oohs" and "aahs." The banners lining both sides of the flatbed were already covered with names and messages of other Colorado residents from where the tree had already stopped. After the former senator spoke, Cortez-area residents flocked to the tree, bringing their own messages.
The heavy snow in Montrose forced the senator and his posse to backtrack to Whitewater and come down through Gateway. The truck and trailer, state patrol and Forest Service vehicles, as well as Santa and Mrs. Claus, came in through Dove Creek instead of over Lizard Head Pass.
"That was OK though," Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Director, Dena Guttridge said cheerfully. "We got to bring their entourage through downtown and hopefully more people got to see them."
Winter weather is always a concern in the mountains and Campbell said they were worried about the trip over Wolf Creek Pass.
The tree is scheduled to arrive in Washington D.C. and the Capitol shortly after Thanksgiving, and any delays or re-routing could put them behind schedule.
"The trip is long hours and unforeseen things," Campbell said. But he is happy to be volunteering his time.
Campbell, who resides in Ignacio with his wife, said he got through his college days by driving a truck, and said he still does it from time to time. He has many towns ahead of him but has been inspired by the crowds of people supporting the trip.
Like Arlene Lang, a Towaoc resident. She visited with the former senator that afternoon and her mother and two kids were present for photographs.
"I think it's great that people all over the country get to see the tree," Lang said. "With Nighthorse supporting the effort and escorting it through the towns shows community involvement. I'm proud it (the tree) is coming from Meeker and our state. Plus it helps get everyone in the Christmas spirit."
Santa and Mrs. Claus are from Meeker and will be traveling with the tree for the entire tour. "My husband has been Santa in Meeker for 45 years," said Twila Morris, aka Mrs. Claus. "The trip has been great so far. Lots of crowds and camera flashes."
Like Campbell, "Santa" and his wife are volunteering their time to complete the journey. They will go all the way to Washington, D.C. and be present for the tree lighting ceremony Capitol Hill.
"This is the People's Tree," Campbell said. "It isn't going to the White House. It's going to the Capitol."
The tree will sit upon the west lawn of the Capitol and will be ornamented by children from all over Colorado. Until the spruce reaches its destination, Nighthorse Campbell and the tree's entourage will continue to meet folks from across the country and share the celebration of Colorado's natural beauty.


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Plug and process loads (PPLs) in commercial buildings account for almost 5% of U.S. primary energy consumption. Minimizing these loads is a primary challenge in the design and operation of an energy-efficient building. PPLs are not related to general lighting, heating, ventilation, cooling, and water heating, and typically do not provide comfort to the occupants. They use an increasingly large fraction of the building energy use pie because the number and variety of electrical devices have increased along with building system efficiency. Reducing PPLs is difficult because energy efficiency opportunities and the equipment needed to address PPL energy use in office spaces are poorly understood.
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This document describes how, for the Research Support Facility to cost-effectively reach net-zero energy with a firm fixed price, all cost-effective energy efficiency strategies had to be fully integrated into its design. These include maximizing daylighting, radiant heating and cooling with dedicated outdoor air systems, and integrating energy efficiency into the building architecture.
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