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The Passing of DK (Donnie) FosterPosted by at 1:45 PM, 11/30/2010
It is with a heavy heart that the Cleantech Open announces one of our beloved alumni and excellent mentors has died. DK (Donnie) Foster died in a kayaking accident during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Donnie entered the competition in 2008 with PowerAssure, a company that won both the Smart Power category and the Sustainability Award that year. He left PowerAssure in 2009 to consult for cleantech startups. This year he worked with one of the California semifinalists companies, Amberix.
"I'm a bit sad to say that I did not Donnie very well or well enough, as we were always going to catch up on things over lunch in the near future. I'm sure he'd say (with that smile) that it was my loss, and I think he would be right. I found him a bright, engaging and personable guy, a kindred spirit who left this big green party way too soon.
Donnie was the first person I met at the first Cleantech Open event I attended. We quickly got into an animated discussion about some of the geekier aspects of data center efficiency before we both realized we had better see what everyone else was up to. Our encounters thereafter were equally energetic, involving, and all too brief. At the Palace of Fine Arts in 2008, I was very happy to hear that PowerAssure won the Sustainability Award, and then doubly happy hearing that we (GroundSource Geo) would share it with them. Hours later, we also independently developed the Mel's milk shake theory as a dubious cure for hopelessly lost voices.
One of the many benefits of involvement with the Cleantech Open is access to an ever-expanding entrepreneurial social network full of interesting people like Donnie Foster. Do not take them for granted: they inhabit a special place in a special time. We need to pop out of our various silos occasionally and make sure to make good on that lunch."
~ Dennis Murphy, GroundSource Geo, 2008 Sustainability Winner
"Donnie Foster was one of our true gems. Always ready with good things to say and good advice for others, Donnie was a joy to work with - and to be with.
Donnie, many congratulations on all your successes, many thanks for all you did for all of us at the Cleantech Open as a contestant and as a mentor - and for always coming armed with your inimitable grin. We'll miss you deeply."
~ Rex Northen, Executive Director, Cleantech Open
""Donnie was an all-around great guy. His genuine enthusiasm for cleantech and anyone in it was ever-present. Donnie led his company Power Assure to win both the Cleantech Open 2008 Smart Power category and the 2008 Sustainability Award, clearly demonstrating his "holistic" approach to doing business. He took his company on to continued success as a real leader in cleantech. Donnie will be greatly missed, personally and professionally." "
~ Annette Walker, Cleantech Open Executive Director during the time Donnie participated in the competition (2008)
"I respected DK as we competed against each other in 2008 Cleantech Open, and loved him as a friend and co-worker when we cooperated in the 2010 Cleantech Open competition.
He never stopped cracking jokes in stressful situations.
The Amberix team will sure miss him."
~ Behzad Imani, Amberix, co-worker of Donnie
Our condolences to his family and friends.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2011. Contact Carole Christian email@example.com or 650.967.7000 for details.
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Corbett Administration Reduces DCED Interest Rates to Spark Economic Growth and Job Creation
Jan 08, 2013, 11:15 ET
HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To address a key recommendation of the Governor's Manufacturing Advisory Council (GMAC) the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) today announced that it has reduced the interest rates of five business loan programs to encourage new economic growth and job creation.
"Governor Tom Corbett's pro-growth policies are leading to resurgence in manufacturing in Pennsylvania," DCED Secretary C. Alan Walker said. "This new initiative makes a bold statement that Pennsylvania is committed to growing our businesses, promoting job creation, and improving the economic base of our communities."
In December, DCED lowered the interest rates for the Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund, the Small Business First Program, the Pollution Prevention Assistance Program and the Export Financing Program from 2.75 percent to 1.50 percent. Additionally, the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) approved lowering its interest rates to 1.50 percent.
PIDA and DCED will also waive its fees charged to the borrowers. The new rates will initially be in place for applications received through March 31, 2013.
The GMAC report sent to Gov. Corbett and the General Assembly in August outlined 15 key recommendations, including the need to improve access to capital. The council identified that 45 percent of small manufacturers accessed debt capital in 2010 and that 78 percent of small manufacturers are negatively affected by a lack of access to capital.
"Access to capital is a critical component of any successful manufacturer," Walker said. "By reducing interest rates and the cost of borrowing, we are encouraging new growth through providing critical access to capital and freeing up operating cash to support new job creation."
Walker announced the new initiative during a visit to PRL Industries. The company is one of four subsidiaries of PRL Inc., all of which are located in Lebanon County, and provide high specification castings and machining services to a variety of markets, including the defense and nuclear industries.
PRL Inc. President Janis Herschkowitz serves on the GMAC and is one of 24 council members ranging from a cross-section of manufacturing interests including heavy machinery, minerals, pharmaceuticals, plastics, steel and textiles. The council, supported by Team Pennsylvania Foundation, also includes three members of manufacturing trade associations and one from the Industrial Resource Center.
"The governor and I appreciate PRL Inc.'s commitment to the council," Walker said. "The Corbett administration has already taken the first steps to address the council's recommendations and we look forward to working with the members of GMAC and the General Assembly to grow manufacturing jobs in Pennsylvania."
For more information about DCED and other Jobs First PA initiatives, visit newPA.com/jobs1st or call 1-866-466-3972.
Media contact: Steve Kratz, 717-783-1132
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People and Animals Find Love
The Humane Society Mega Match-a-thon was a huge success! The goal of the match-a-thon was to get 125 pets adopted in two days. An amazing 132 pets were adopted and not just pets from the Missoula shelter. A total of 87 dogs and cats from nine other shelters were also brought in for adoption. Some of the dogs adopted had been in the shelter for over two years and several of the cats were born in the shelter. Here are a few adoption stories.
A woman took her daughter in to pick out a puppy, but it turned out the mom really wanted a cat. The mom was still mourning from the death of her old cat two years prior, but fell in love when she met black and white cat named Ratchet.
A senior wanted a senior friend and went in to adopt a 9 year old Shih Tzu named Noodle.
A family came in to get a friend for their cat to have companionship.
Another couple, who adopted a dog from Camp Husky, wanted to save a life so they specifically wanted a cat that had been at the shelter a long time. They found a perfect match and adopted a feisty 6 year-old cat named Georgie.
A family who had previously lived in an apartment, and had just moved into a house, decided they were ready for a puppy. Their little boy was so excited to get his first dog.
The humane society didn't open until noon, but a very excited couple showed up at 8 a.m. anxiously awaiting the adoption of a specific puppy named Radar. The man offered to help with other adoptions and signed up to be a volunteer. He was there for nine hours just helping and at 5 p.m. he and his girlfriend adopted their puppy.
After the death of an owner, a cat named Dusty was surrendered to the shelter. Dusty ended up very sick and almost died. She needed round the clock vet care and was even fostered with a vet tech until her health improved. A family friend who knew Dusty's previous owner, and had watched her when the old owner was on vacation, came in to adopt Dusty.
As you can see there are many different reasons why people adopted pets. The reason is not important, but the fact that they adopt is. These animals were very lucky to finally get the love they deserve, but there are still more out there looking for a great home. Consider adoption the next time you're looking for a pet. For more information on how to adopt a pet of your own go to visit www.myHSWM.org.
Joy Larson is a mother of four boys, graduate of The University of Montana, animal lover and writer.


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13 comments:
- easytravel said...
nice blog.I like it. Thanks for share. I hope you visiting my blog and share some information. Cheers
- 19 June 2009 at 17:09
- Grace said...
I think Rachel Bilson has phenomenal style. She dresses better than Summer ever did.
Love Grace.
- 19 June 2009 at 20:07
- Phoebe said...
SEX AND THE CITY!! How could you forget that gem?
- 19 June 2009 at 20:54
- Alyssa said...
The Gossip Girl cast is so amazing. I love seeing new photos of them together, call it obsession. The guys dress impeccably, ahhh... so do the girls. I'd say it is the most fashion-forward show on tv.
- 19 June 2009 at 20:57
- Damsels said...
do you think the show NYC prep willbe any good
its like a reality gossip girl on BRAVO
- 19 June 2009 at 21:04
- Tracey Ellle said...
very sad ive never watchd any of these shows
- 19 June 2009 at 23:37
- Oh So Hip It Hurts said...
No teen drama was ever as much about the clothes as it was about the drama than the OC..it set the mark for other shows in my oppinion. I agree that all three shows have drool worthy wardrobes.
Thanks alot for your last comment, its nice to know that you are enjoying the blog :)
- 20 June 2009 at 00:59
- yiqin; said...
90210 really got me addicted to it. I love adrianna! She's so pretty.
- 20 June 2009 at 08:16
- MM said...
Gossip Girl FTW.
It really has changed style AND made them style icons.
- 20 June 2009 at 10:26
- 10ThMuse said...
I'm a huge fan of OC too and i like it better than Gossip Girl (imo i find it having a very childish plot)
But where is SATC? :D
- 20 June 2009 at 10:38
- A little Princess said...
So I've just stumbled accross your blog and I love it, your images and words are so creative and pretty. AND omigosh I love teen dramas mainly becuase of their clothes! xoxo
- 20 June 2009 at 14:12
- Miranda said...
i love gg <3
- 20 June 2009 at 15:25
- maveri_ck<3 said...
i def. think that the oc started alot of teenage fashion trends and then after that it was gossip girl. I dont really follow 90210 fashion, mainly cuz i agree with you and think annie is so annoying lol and i try not to watch the show!
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(to chip in to this debate, I am not afraid to give low scores. One time we were peer-grading quizzes on L'Hôpital's rule last year and I gave someone a 50% with justification. The teacher decided to never peer-grade again after that).
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Blazers rout Hawks 102-78; Korver's streak ends
Blazers rout Hawks 102-78; Korver's streak endsPORTLAND, OR - MARCH 5: Nicolas Batum #88 of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots against the Atlanta Hawks on March 5, 2014 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Wesley Matthews had a simple goal going into the Blazers' game against the Hawks: Don't let Kyle Korver get the ball.
Korver wound up with few chances and his NBA-record streak of 127 games with a 3-pointer was snapped in Atlanta's 102-78 loss to Portland on Wednesday night.
''I'm a little bummed,'' Korver said. ''The streak was good, it was good while it lasted. Someday I'll look on it and be proud. Not tonight, obviously. This was a tough game all the way around for us.''
Korver had surpassed Dana Barros' record of 89 straight, set from 1994-96, earlier this season. He was 0 for 5 from 3-point range against the Blazers and finished with five total points, well off his 12-point average.
Korver's streak started in the second game last season and over its course he hit 337 total 3-pointers.
''I was thinking, 'Don't let him touch the ball,''' Matthews said of his pregame plan. ''I was mad when he did touch it.''
Nicolas Batum had 14 points and a career-high 18 rebounds for Portland. He has had at least 11 rebounds in his last three games, and has seven double-doubles this season.
Mo Williams added 15 points off the bench for Portland, which had six players in double figures and led by as many as 29 points. The Blazers have won six of its last seven games while keeping pace as one of the teams battling for the top four seeds in the West.
Matthews finished with 10 points, but his main job was Korver.
''It was a team thing, but Wes took a lot of pride in that challenge,'' Blazers coach Terry Stotts said. ''It was fun to watch, especially in that third quarter. They were going head to head and Wes took the challenge.''
The Hawks have lost four straight and 12 of their last 13 as they fight to stay in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Cartier Martin led Atlanta with 16 points off the bench.
The game was so lopsided that both coaches rested their starters late in the game. Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer said he didn't want to risk another injury by sending Korver back in the game.
Korver said it was a matter of pride.
''We were getting blown out. I never wanted to keep it going like that,'' he said. ''If they would've put me back in, I would have gone in, but I wasn't looking to get back in just to keep the streak alive.''
Portland was coming off a 107-106 loss to the Lakers on Monday that snapped a five-game winning streak.
All-Star Damian Lillard started for the Blazers despite missing practice because of a stomach bug, but the Blazers were still without forward Thomas Robinson, who has a sore left knee.
Portland also was without forward Joel Freeland because of a right knee injury.
All-Star forward Paul Millsap missed his fifth straight game for the Hawks because of a bruised right knee. His absence hurts Atlanta, which is already without big men Al Horford and Gustavo Ayon for the season.
Lillard's 3-pointer put the Blazers up 20-17 in the first quarter. Dorell Wright made a 3-pointer and two of three free throws to give the Blazers a 29-19 lead going into the second.
Portland pushed the lead to 42-28 on Matthews' 3-pointer midway thought the second quarter. Batum made it 51-33 with a 3-pointer late in the half, and the Blazers went to the break with a 56-38 advantage.
The Hawks struggled in the first half, shooting just 25 percent (11 of 44) from the floor for their lowest first-half percentage of the season.
Portland forward LaMarcus Aldridge was also having a tough start, going 0 for 6 from the floor with three rebounds. The three-time All-Star went into the game averaging 23.7 points and 11.2 rebounds.
Aldridge's jumper - his first basket from the field - put the Blazers up 68-46 in the third quarter. He finished with 12 points.
It was Aldridge's third game back after a five-game layoff because of a left groin injury.
''Since coming back, I haven't felt like my timing has been great,'' he said.
Will Barton's 3-pointer pushed Portland's lead to 87-60 in the second half and the Hawks could never catch up.
NOTES: It was the first of two meetings between the teams this season. .... The two have split the last two regular-season series 1-1. ... Following Wednesday night's game, the Blazers embark on a five-game road trip. ... Oregon Ducks coach Dana Altman was among the fans at the game. Altman coached Korver at Creighton before heading to Eugene.


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Matthew Bagley
Hometown: Windsor, Conn.
Major: Theatre Arts, performance
WCSU Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts
Activities: Part-time work at Chili's
Honors and Awards: Richard Reimold Scholarship, Best actor '09 - '10 (faculty vote), Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Irene Ryan Regional Champion, Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theater half tuition scholarship
Matthew Bagley started his college career at Manchester Community College, where he took two courses during one semester. When asked what made him transfer to WCSU, the seasoned performer doesn't miss a beat: "In 2006, Western's theatre department was putting up 'The Full Monty' and I couldn't miss out on a chance at being naked in front of 500 people."
Bagley says he's loved theater "since I was a little kid," so pursuing it as his major "just made sense." In fact, he says, "I loved it so much I stuck around for five years before graduating."
Besides his memorable performance in 'The Full Monty," Bagley has tackled everything from Chekhov to Shakespeare; drama to musicals. He credits Professor of Theatre Arts Sal Trapani and the entire faculty of the WCSU theatre department with helping him develop his craft to the extent that he was named a Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Irene Ryan Acting Competition Regional Champion.
Asked what he will remember most about his WCSU experience, Bagley says, "It has to be being the first WCSU student in history to go to Washington, D.C., to compete for the Irene Ryan National Theater Scholarship."
After graduation, Bagley says, "I hope to get signed at the WCSU New York showcase, and then move on to a lucrative career in either Broadway, film or television."
Bagley's advice to new students entering WCSU is: "I don't know ... try to get done in four years."


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Private-equity firm Blackstone Group L.P. BX, -2.11% plans to sell off another 15 million shares in SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. SEAS, +2.87% cutting down its holding to about 25%.
At the stock's current market value, Blackstone would raise about $500 million from the sale, not including an underwriter option. The firm's stake is currently around 43%.
SeaWorld said it is actively discussing plans to buy back 1.75 million shares directly from Blackstone in a private transaction.
Last April, SeaWorld and Blackstone offered a combined 26 million shares, not including additional stock allotted to underwriters, valuing the IPO at $702 million. The stock initially priced at $27, at the top of its expected range, and has since risen 23% to $33.17 as of Friday's close. Shares were trading as high as $39.65 last May.
The Orlando, Fla., company operates 11 theme parks, including two Busch Gardens and three of its namesake destinations. Blackstone bought the business from Anheuser-Busch InBev NV (BUD, ABI.BT) for $2.3 billion in 2009, and its market valuation is about $3.04 billion, according to FactSet.
Earlier this month, SeaWorld said its fourth-quarter loss widened on higher costs and a drop in admission, though revenue improved due to higher ticket prices and greater in-park spending.
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Dicor's Gregg Fore Dons Kilt for Worthy Cause
June 26, 2013 by Sherman Goldenberg · Comments Off on Dicor's Gregg Fore Dons Kilt for Worthy Cause
In all fairness, it takes some guts to walk around the conservative Northern Indiana community of Elkhart in a kilt, making personal appearances at restaurants, health clubs and driving ranges in this uniquely Scottish garb.
"Yeah, that's what some people say, but if you believe in what you're doing, it doesn't make any difference," insists Gregg Fore, the outspoken president of Elkhart, Ind.-based Dicor Corp., who was persuaded by a Mishawaka publisher to participate in this year's "Men in Kilts" fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana, which oversees "Family Room" operations at nearby South Bend Memorial Childrens Hospital.
Fore, immediate past chairman of the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), is actually one of 10 area men who have agreed to serve as fundraising leaders this year by doing personal appearances around northern Indiana's Elkhart and St. Joseph counties as part of the five-year-old "Men in Kilts" program. Fore told RVBUSINESS.com that the 10 participants will compete to become the top fundraiser with a cutoff date of Oct. 24.
To do so, Fore has enlisted his campaign "staff," comprised of Larry Lebryk, Dicor's director of marketing, Tina Sharkey, sales manager for United Shade, and friend Becci Zook. Initially, the team spent time learning about South Bend's Ronald McDonald facility, which operates year-round on a 12/7 basis with two paid staff members, 120 volunteers and an annual budget of $350,000. Of that total, Fore reports, $30,000 comes from the McDonalds Corp. while $100,000 is derived from coin collector devices located in McDonald's restaurants and the rest from assorted donations.
South Bend's facility provides day rooms, a full kitchen, computer hookups, laundry and three overnight rooms for families whose dependent children are seeking medical care at Memorial.
"They serve an average of 25 families per day," says Fore, who plans to personally match the largest singular donation (currently $2,500) and might be seen next Monday (July 1) at local fire and law enforcement facilities. "And they have a hot meal every night for whoever is there. So, they raised $112,000 last year in the 'Men in Kilts' fundraiser, and the lead guy did about $22,000. And my intention is to go over $30,000."


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Oracle's Java Case Takes Another Battering With API Ruling
Jun 4, 2012 5:00 AM PT
With a ruling from United States District Judge William Alsup that application programming interfaces (APIs) cannot be copyrighted, it appears Oracle's lost yet another battle against Google over Java.
However, the war is not over. Oracle has indicated it will appeal, and the judge has indicated that Oracle should turn to patent laws in order to protect the Java APIs.
Further, the nine lines of Java code Google was found to be responsible for having used in Android could cost it well over the US$1 billion in damages Oracle had originally sought.
The judge ruled Google will have to pay statutory damages not exceeding $150,000. However, that sum "is the maximum for each inappropriate instance of copyright infringement under statutory damages," Raymond Van Dyke, a Washington, D.C.-based technology and IP attorney, told LinuxInsider. "With millions of smartphones using the adapted code, the cost could be huge if these statutory damages accrue."
Going Back to War
"Presumably [Oracle] can bring in additional evidence [for the appeal]," Al Hilwa, a program director at IDC, told TechNewsWorld. "I don't think this case was APIs being patentable. It definitely was about whether these specific APIs are copyrightable."
APIs might be copyrightable in certain situations, Hilwa suggested. "I personally think that, in the end, whether APIs are copyrightable depends on the complexity and creativity embedded in them."
The Judge's interpretation "is open to further scrutiny," Van Dyke said. "Copyright law covers the exact copying of a work or portion thereof and any copying or adapting that is substantially similar. Adapting copyrighted Java interface codes for a related use may not remove the adaptation from the aegis of copyright. The amount of original code left is a key consideration, since derivative works are also deemed within the original owner's control."
Oracle spokesperson Deborah Hellinger declined further comment.
The high-tech industry "will try to understand from the ruling what can be applicable to other specific situations," Hilwa continued. The Oracle-Google lawsuit "may embolden other companies to duplicate what Google is doing, namely to fork Java without calling it 'Java.' In the long run, this may hurt the Java brand as it would fragment further."
Elements of the Case
The complexities of the case led the judge to break it up into three phases. The first dealt with copyrightability, copyright infringement and equitable defenses. The second looked at patent infringement. The third, and final phase, was set to deal with damages, but it was obviated by stipulation and verdicts.
All parties agreed that Google had not literally copied the software but had, instead, come up with its own implementations of the 37 APIs in question. Oracle's main claim was that Google had replicated the structure, sequence and organization of the overall code for these APIs.
Put another way, if the APIs were essays, Oracle contended that Google had used the same essay structure, put the sentences in the same sequence, and organized the thoughts in the same way.
In the first phase, the jury found that Google had infringed copyright but deadlocked on whether or not that was covered by the fair use doctrine. Only nine lines of code, called "rangeCheck," had infringed copyright.
In phase two, the jury found no patent infringement across the board.
What the Ruling Stated
The latest ruling looked at whether the elements Google had replicated in Java were protectable by copyright in the first place. It relied on general principles of copyright law announced by Congress, the Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit.
The judge found that, under the rules of Java, the declaration and method header lines of a method must be identical to another in order to declare a method specifying the same functionality as the first, even when the implementation is different. When there's only one way to express an idea or function, then everyone is free to do so and no one can monopolize that expression.
Further, the names in Java are actually symbols in a command structure. This command structure is a system or method of operation under Section 102(b) of the Copyright Act and, therefore, cannot be copyrighted. Duplication of the command structure is necessary for interoperability.


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"Android Studio is a new Android development environment based on IntelliJ IDEA. Similar to Eclipse with the ADT Plugin, Android Studio provides integrated Android developer tools for development and debugging." Lots of ooh's and aah's from the developer crowd as this one was demoed.


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An Analysis of Tree Care-Related Civilian Fatalities in 2013
The Dangers of "Do-It-Yourself" Tree Car
The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) reviewed 45 civilian tree care-related accidents reported by the media in 2013. Of these accidents, 28 (62 percent) were fatal. The average age of the victim was 52. These accidents involved homeowners who attempted "do-it-yourself" tree work.
These statistics do not represent all - or even most - of the tree care accidents involving non-professionals. These were simply the accidents sensational enough to be reported by the media on the day they happened. Even so, these statistics provide insight into the types of hazards that one is likely to encounter while attempting tree work.
"These accidents serve as a stark reminder of the dangers homeowners face when conducting their own tree work, and highlight the need for tree owners to seek out tree care companies with the proper qualifications and equipment to handle the work safely," said Peter Gerstenberger, Senior Advisor for Safety, Standards & Compliance for TCIA. "Because tree care involves dangerous procedures such as pruning large limbs, felling trees and climbing trees, it is best to outsource the job to a trained professional."
Investigating the major causes of accidents in the above graphic revealed the following trends:
Thirty people were injured - 21 of them fatally - when they were struck by some object while performing tree work. Typically there were struck by the tree itself (18 of 30) or a tree limb (8 of 30).
Two civilians were injured when they were struck by a car while attempting to clear a fallen tree form the roadway. One homeowner was struck by a chainsaw. Finally, a caring spouse was injured when she was struck by her falling husband, because of his own tree care mishap.
Lessons: Successful tree felling and large limb removal involves accurate assessment of the lean, weight distribution, and other forces acting on the tree as well as internal defects that can affect how the tree will react. These are just a few of the important factors. A professional tree faller uses a precise face cut (wedge, undercut) and back cut, and possibly ropes and felling wedges, to control the tree's or branch's direction of fall.
There were 14 falls in the media in 2013. Six of the 10 falls from trees and one of the four falls from ladders were fatal.
Lessons: Cut branches - especially large ones cut with a chainsaw - almost invariably hit the base of the ladder as they fall, wiping out the ladder. Homeowners fall out of trees typically because they are not secured and lose their balance. A sure recipe for disaster involves mixing height, large falling or swinging masses, a powerful chainsaw, and inexperience with any or all of the aforementioned ingredients.
Case Study
Forty-four of the forty-five accidents we analyzed were classified as either Struck-bys or Falls. The final accident is so unique - and yet in some ways so representative - that we thought it best to relate a summary of the news account:
"A 70-year-old gentleman in Fenton, MI scaled 65 feet of tree in his backyard for what he thought would be routine tree trimming. Unfortunately, this routine tree trimmer needed rescuing after he had nearly completed his yard work.
'I went to cut a limb over my head and lost concentration for a split second,' the gentleman said. 'The limb went the wrong way, the rope got caught on my foot and broke it, and I couldn't get down. I was just trying to save some money and do it myself, but one second of carelessness can wreak havoc.' "


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Pneumococcal meningitis is an infection that causes swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges).
See also:
- Aseptic meningitis
Meningitis Meningitis - cryptococcal Meningitis - Gram-negative Meningitis - H. influenzae Meningitis - meningococcal Meningitis - staphylococcal Meningitis - tuberculous
Alternative Names
Pneumococcal meningitis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Pneumococcal meningitis is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae (also called pneumococcus). The bacteria is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in adult. It isthe second most common cause of meningitis in children older than age 2.
Risk factors include:
- Alcohol use
- History of meningitis
- Infection of a heart valve
Injury or trauma to the head
- Meningitis in which there is leakage of spinal fluid
- Recent ear infection
- Recent
- Recent upper respiratory infection
- Spleen removal
Symptoms usually come on quickly, and may include:
Feverand chills Mental status changes
- Nausea and vomiting
- Sensitivity to light (
- Severe headache
Stiff neck
Other symptoms that can occur with this disease:
- Agitation
Bulging fontanellesin infants
- Decreased consciousness
- Poor feeding or irritability in children
- Rapid breathing
- Unusual posture, with the head and neck arched backwards (
Pneumococcal meningitis is an important cause of fever in children.
Signs and tests
The doctor or nurse will examine the patient. This may show:
- Fast heart rate
- Fever
- Mental status changes
- Stiff neck
If the health care provider thinks meningitis is possible, alumbar puncture ("
Tests that may be done include:
Blood culture Chest x-ray CT scan of the head
- Gram stain, other special stains, and
culture of CSF
Treatment with antibiotics should be started as soon as possible. Ceftriaxone is one of the most commonly used antibiotics.
If the antibiotic is not working and the health care provider suspects antibiotic resistance, vancomycin or rifampin are used. Sometimes
Expectations (prognosis)
How well a person does depends on how fast treatment is received. About 1 in 5 persons whoget this illness will die of it.About 25-50% will have serious long-term brain and nervous systemcomplications.
Manypatients have long-term complications such as:
- Brain damage
- Buildup of fluid between the skull and brain (
subdural effusion)
- Hearing loss
Hydrocephalus Seizures
Calling your health care provider
Call the local emergency number (such as 911) or go to an emergency room if you suspect meningitis in a young child who has the following symptoms:
- Feeding problems
- High-pitched cry
- Irritability
- Persistent unexplained fever
Call the local emergency number if you develop any of the serious symptoms listed above. Meningitis can quickly become a life-threatening illness.
Early treatment of pneumonia and ear infections caused by pneumococcus may decrease the risk of meningitis. There are also two effective vaccines available to prevent pneumococcus infection.
The following people should be vaccinated, according to current recommendations:
- Children
- Adults age 65 and older
- People at high risk for pneumococcus infection
Thigpen MC, Whitney CG, Messonnier NE, et al. Emerging Infections Programs Network. Bacterial meningitis in the United States, 1998-2007. N Engl J Med. 2011 May 26;364(21):2016-25.
Swartz MN. Meningitis: bacterial, viral, and other. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 360.
Tunkel AR, Van de Beek D, Scheld WM. Acute meningitis. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 84.
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David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Jatin M. Vyas, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Assistant in Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.


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It's time for our Saturday Night Social. Tonight's SNL is a rerun with Jane Lynch and Bruno Mars, so feel free to come back and discuss. And don't forget to set your clocks back an hour tonight!
Thanks for reading, and have a wonderful evening.
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It depends upon how it's used I suppose. Just as a hammer can be utilized to carefully build a house, it can also destroy a plate glass window.
In a similar manner, laughter in the context of ridicule can evoke pain, suffering and embarrassment. Yet as a coping tool, humor can evolve into a very powerful strategy for success.
During many interviews concerning the health benefits of humor, I've
been asked one question repeatedly. "If laughter, indeed, can move us
in the direction of health and well-being, isn't it possible that
certain types of humor can produce precisely the opposite results?"
The answer undoubtedly is, "yes!"
Put down, ethnic and sexual humor hurt people. Jokes that might seem funny to one person yet denigrating to another must be avoided. While humor can promote pain, it can also bring joy, happiness and a needed sense of empowerment. When used appropriately, it paves the way past the odds to a positive outcome.
You're probably asking yourself how humor can lead to success. The answer lies in one of the greatest, time-tested applications of humor known for thousands of years and practiced in just about every culture. It is the use of humor as a coping mechanism.
This psychological term is defined by Webster as "an adaptation to
environmental stress that is based on conscious or unconscious choice
and that enhances control over behavior or gives psychological
comfort." While this seems like a lot of jargon, consider these key
words: adaptation, stress, choice and control.
Let's proceed to deal with each word separately.
In the context of "adaptation," the only things in life that are
certain are death, taxes and change. The latter seems to cause the
most stress for us. Anything that veers us away from a set routine
causes some degree of distress. It's not surprising that people who
adapt are also the ones who succeed. In the face of change, one can
panic, become depressed and give in. Yet there's also the choice to
laugh, take a deep breath, dig in and discover the best means to deal
with new and challenging circumstances. Laughter in the midst of
change can be a very effective "time-out.&qyot It signifies our resolve
to view the issue or challenge in a more rational perspective. Humor
provides the unique opening to move forward on a positive note. Such
an approach can be very effective if one avoids the pitfall of using
humor for denial.
The second key word in the definition is "stress." While
this term needs no explanation, it's important to point out that
laughter has been scientifically shown to reverse the typical negative
biological effects associated with stress. As a "stress-buster,"
humor can help us restore an often needed sense of internal balance.
And speaking of "balance," life is full of choices that serve to
constantly tweak the quality and balance of our lives on many levels.
The key word here is "choice." In the face of adversity, you can
pack your bags and walk away sulking that life has just thrown you a
curve. Yet if you choose to meet the challenge head on, laughter can
pave the way past obstacles while progressively building a refreshing
perspective for persevering against the odds. The bottom line is that
we all have the choice to laugh, regardless of our circumstances.
Choosing humor in the face of adversity establishes a needed sense of
"control" that facilitates healing. When we're powerless and out of
control, our health predictably declines. Establishing any semblance
of control during difficult times fuels personal empowerment. To
quote Mark Twain, "The human race has one really effective weapon, and
that is laughter."
This column is dedicated to my many mentors( people who face cancer,
heart and lung disease, diabetes and a vast array of phenomenally
challenging illnesses on a daily basis. They awaken every morning,
look adversity right in the eye and choose to laugh in the face of the
greatest challenges of their lives. They've chosen to live everyday
with purpose, joy and gusto. As C. W. Metcalf once said, "Misery
comes free. Joy, fun and laughter take planning." -- Mind Over Matter!
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If you have Bluetooth enabled, disable it. This is the most common issue with your error.
I just installed this build and got this error as well on a Windows 7 64 bit machine. (Just received my DUE today )So I experimented some, and I went into my Arduino Sketchbook directory and renamed my Hardware directory to some other name and now it runs.My hardware directory contains stuff to run for Arbotix Robots on an Atmega644p processor...So if you have a Hardware directory try removing it and see if that helps.Kurt


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UNDP and RUWWAD sign an agreement to support resilient livelihoodsAug 18, 2014
The United Nation Development Programme and Ruwwad for Development signed on Monday August 18th new agreement for the implementation of the newly designed program titled 3x6 aims at promoting sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable groups in local communities in north of Jordan who are in affected by the Syrian crises.
The 3x6 refers to three phases implemented through different 6 approaches it is an innovative UNDP programme using skills, resources and local expertise to transform crises affected individuals into proactive economic actors who are able to contribute to local economic recovery and the transition to long term.
The approach builds on traditional elements of socio-economic interventions – putting people to work, injecting money into local economy -while introducing innovative dimensions: promoting individual savings and engaging emerging entrepreneurs in joint economic ventures.
The 3x6 comes within the framework of UNDP project "Mitigating the Impact of Syrian Refugees Crisis on the Jordanian Vulnerable Host Communities" in particular in Mafraq Governorate and will be implemented in 5 different municipalities in Mafraq.
Ruwwad for Development has been partnering with UNDP in several projects and will be responsible of implementing the 3x6 approach through different three phases aiming at supporting livelihoods stabilization with a longer-term vision for building resilience, market development, capacity development, local economic recovery and inclusive economic growth.Contact information
Khuzaima Jaber, Communications Officer


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— Kevin Ollie seems to be tired of talking about comebacks, especially when the deal is not ultimately closed.
The Huskies staged another one of them on the big stage Wednesday night, coming from 15 points behind to take the lead, but St. John's steadied, regained control and beat UConn 71-65 in Big East men's basketball before 8,441 at Madison Square Garden.
"When we play with effort and energy, you see what happens in the second half," Ollie said. "That's on me. I've got to make some changes."
The Huskies couldn't have played a worse first half than they did against South Florida on Sunday, when they shot 5 of 27 and scored just 15 points, but they gave that performance a run for its money. Against St. John's, with Shabazz Napier sitting the first six minutes for breaking a team rule, the Huskies were 8 of 34 in the first half, scoring 20 points. They came from 12 down to beat USF in OT, but couldn't get over the top in New York.
"We have to start games a different way," Niels Giffey said. "We're still working on it, still trying to figure it out. The main thing we're talking about is energy; you could feel the difference in the second half. It was a different feeling playing the game, we were sharing the ball more."
Ollie apparently wasn't thrilled with Ryan Boatright, either, sitting him for nine minutes in the second half.
UConn (15-6 overall, 5-4 in the Big East) has come from far behind in several games this season, but in four of those games, against New Mexico, Marquette, Pittsburgh and now St. John's, their comebacks have gone for naught. This time, the Huskies trailed by 15 points, 39-24, with 14:40 to play when Napier got hot, hitting his first field goal, a three-pointer, to start a 7-0 spurt. After a bizarre series of offsetting flagrant fouls against Enosch Wolf and St. John's JaKarr Sampson resulted in one made foul shot, UConn resumed with the ball and Napier hit another three to make it 40-36. He had scored nine points in 1:58, and finished with 14.
"Their ball pressure turned us over," St. John's coach Steve Lavin said, "discombobulated us, rattled us, and that' how they were able to crawl back in the game."
UConn tied it at 44 when Giffey completed a three-point play, and tied it again, at 51, on Boatright's three-pointer. When Boatright hit two free throws, UConn led for the first time, 53-51, with 4:30 to play.
"We don't ever give up," DeAndre Daniels said. "We find a way to come back when we're down."
But St. John's (15-8, 7-4) then scored the next nine points. Phil Greene IV tied it with a layup, and Sampson, who played most of the second half with four fouls, hit a jumper and D'Angelo Harrison, who had missed 10 of his first 11 shots, made a three. After Sir'Dominic Pointer hit two free throws, the Red Storm led 60-53 with 2:24 left and, finishing 24 of 31 from the free-throw line, closed out the game. Sampson scored 18, Harrison and Marco Bourgault each scored 11.
"I've been in a hundred games like that," said Greene, who scored 10 points. "You can't get down on yourself, or get too high. You just have to finish the game."
In past games, UConn players talked of spending so much energy to catch up that they sagged at the end. Ollie wasn't buying that.
"It wasn't a lack of energy at the end," he said. "We weren't tired. It was breakdowns. We gave Greene an easy layup on a pick and roll; we left Harrison open for a three in transition. Breakdowns."
Napier, the Big East player of the week and UConn's leading scorer and rebounder, sat the first five minutes before getting up to check in. UConn's offense looked lost, starting 0 of 8. He entered with 13:50 to go and the Huskies trailing 11-6, but they were outscored 9-1 as St. John's opened a 20-7 lead.
"We weren't talking, we weren't playing happy," said Daniels, who had 12 points and seven rebounds.
The Huskies were unable to go inside effectively and unable to penetrate, so they had to settle for three-point shots. Omar Calhoun, who scored 21 points, hit three late in the half and scored 13 of UConn's 20 first-half points. UConn ended up taking 28 three-point shots, making 10, and making 20 of 65 from the floor overall.
"We can't settle for that many threes," Ollie said. "We've got to attack the rim. We've got to make layups and go up strong. We can't shoot 29 percent [against South Florida] and then come back and shoot 30 percent [Wednesday] and expect to win. Hopefully, we can play a two-half game the next time we step out on the court at Seton Hall on Sunday."
Napier Benched
Napier was a last-minute scratch from UConn's lineup. According to a Huskies spokesman, it was because of a "violation of a team rule."
Napier was replaced by Giffey.
Napier, UConn's leading scorer and rebounder, was on the floor for all the pregame activity.
With 15 minutes remaining in the first half, Napier got up off the bench to check in, and he did with 13:44 left, so apparently his punishment was to sit the first five minutes. Napier was mentally into the game, shouting encouragement to his teammates as he sat.


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The thermometer is mainly used in the chemical industry but also finds its use in other branches. The device is equipped with a directly wired Pt100-sensor with 4-wire installation. A variety of process connections, immersion lengths and materials offer flexible application possibilities.
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'The Great Gatsby' causes 1920s fashion frenzy
Shorter dresses, extravagant jewels, new hairdos and dapper suits -- the 1920s was an intriguing time in fashion for women and for men. And thanks to lust-worthy looks and a cast that includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Tobey Maguire and Isla Fisher, Baz Luhrmann's buzzed about film adaptation has caused a frenzied fashion revival, even though it doesn't hit theaters until May 10. Here, some options for recreating the glitz and glamour of the Roaring 20s, because as a Long Islander you never know when you could score an invitation to a party on our "Gold Coast" from a modern day Jay Gatsby type. -- Compiled by Brianna McMahon
Topshop pink embellished mini skirt, $140, at topshop.com.
Tory Burch Kyle embellished clutch, $495, at toryburch.com.
Forever21 embellished mesh top, $29.80, at forever21.com.
Amorium Jewelry Rain drop chandelier earrings, $30, at www.amoriumjewelry.com.
Rue La La's Gatsby boutique features fun 20s inspired pieces including these sequin dresses, $119-199.90, launching 11 a.m. May 3 at ruelala.com.
Gunne Sax by Jessica McClintock mesh triangle clutch, $35, at kohls.com.
Jacqueline Kennedy Filigree & Simulated Pearl Necklace, $84.50, at qvc.com.
Brooks Brothers The Great Gatsby Collection, light brown linen vest, $248, at brooksbrothers.com.
Apt. 9 feathers and rhinestones headband, $16.00, at kohls.com.
BCBG Joelle tiered maxi pleated dress, $338, at bcbg.com.
From Brooks Brothers The Great Gatsby collection, peak lapel tuxedo jacket $848, black maze batwing bow tie $60, backless vest $175, high-rise tuxedo trousers $248, at brooksbrothers.com
Tory Burch mini foldover clutch with crystals, $350, at toryburch.com.
Isaac Mizrahi Live! simulated pearl and pave 'Elegant' earrings, $37.50, at qvc.com.
Aqua fringe one-shoulder dress, $180, at bloomingdales.com.
KJL Baguette Deco-inspired cuff bracelet, $119.50, at qvc.com.
Necessary Clothing 'Gossip Girl' short, $18.99, at necessaryclothing.com.
Nightcap Clothing fringe lace Raglan dress, $396, at singer22.com.
Aqua ponte drop waist dress, $70.40, at bloomingdales.com.
Lydia bright top with embellishment, $108.06, at asos.com.
Vince Camuto short sleeve drop waist dress, $119, at bloomingdales.com.
Croft & Barrow bow Cloche hat, $42, at kohls.com.
Apt. 9 peep-toe dress heels, $59.99, at kohls.com.
Muse delicate floral embroidered sheath, $168, at museapparel.com.
Salvatore Ferragamo Vara high heel, $675, at bloomingdales.com.
Alpinestars by Denise Focil Giovanna silk top, $148, at alpinestarsbydenisefocil.com.
Amorium Jewelry diamond 3 Line earrings, $28, at www.amoriumjewelry.com.
Candie's peep-toe platform dress heels, $64.99, at kohls.com.
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Sharon Fitzgerald, 52
Sharon Louise Fitzgerald, 52, 624 Taft St., Sidney, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Monday, May 28, 2012, at her home.
She was born Aug. 27, 1959, in Sidney, the daughter of Carolyn (Helmlinger) and Roger Metz of Botkins. On March 17, 2007, she married James Fitzgerald, who survives.
Also surviving are four step-children, Brenda Hale, of Attwood, Ind., Teresa Longacre, of Kimmell, Ind., Anthony J. Fitzgerald, of Atwood, Ind., and Mindy L. Polar, of Frankford; 13 step-grandchildren; and a step-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Steven L. Metz; and a nephew, Gary E. Metz.
Mrs. Fitzgerald was a graduate of Botkins High School. She earned her cosmetology degree from JVS, and was a license cosmetologist. She worked as a dispatcher for Kirk National Lease in Sidney. She was a member of St. Jacob Lutheran Church in Anna, and the Pierceton, Indiana American Legion Auxiliary Post 258.
Services are at 1 p.m. Friday at the Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave, Sidney, with the Rev. Michael Althauser officiating. Burial will follow at Pearl Cemetery in Swanders.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be given to St. Jacob Lutheran Church and Wilson Hospice Care.
Condolences may be expressed at cromesfh.com.


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Well, it's the start of another year and time to look back on events of the past year or more, so I have decided to cast my mind back on some of the more bizarre GP moments of my medical past.
Some of the juicier moments will have to be excluded for fear of patients recognizing themselves, but that still leaves some tales worth recalling. Such as the incident of the big-toe. It was late evening and the last case of the day involved the rather painful business of removing the nail of my patient's big-toe. The most painful part of the procedure is the injection of local anaesthetic around the edges of the nail – something that the brave man stoically endured. While we were waiting for the anaesthetic to take effect I got an emergency call – an elderly lady had collapsed in a nearby block of flats. I explained the nature of the emergency and, grabbing my old black bag, rushed to the address given. Unfortunately, once I'd pushed through family and neighbours I could see that the poor woman was beyond my help, but manfully tried to resuscitate her all the same. After admitting defeat, I busied myself with consoling the family and friends and calling the undertakers. In such circumstances there is nothing better than suggesting a cup of coffee or tea; it keeps everyone busy fussing in the kitchen and helps to defuse the situation for a while.
As usual I waited for the undertakers and helped phoning ministers and distant family members. Eventually the suitably mournful looking, dark-suited undertakers arrived and I could take my leave. No matter how experienced you are, this sort of scenario takes its toll and as I lifted my bag into the car, all I could think of was a glass of red wine, my long due supper and bed. The route home took me past the surgery where, I noted with alarm, the lights were still blazing! And then I remembered the poor guy with the toe whom I'd hurriedly left some 2 or 3 hours before! Surely he had left in disgust? But, no, there he was, still expectantly sitting, his toe sticking out from the sterile drapes like some beacon of patience.
Needless to say the anaesthetic had long since worn off and he had to suffer the agonies of a repeat set of injections. Thirty-five years later he walked into my surgery (no, not limping) here in the Karoo and I had to endure a lengthy retelling of the tale to my laughing receptionist. It was the least I could do. I can't recall if I sent him a bill for that night's work – hopefully not. Mind you, in 1976 a consultation put you back all of R4.00. Fortunately, in my second year of practice, this was raised to R4.40.
I have never been a cigarette smoker, but loved to puff on my pipe and I remember many a session in my consulting room, puffing away companionably with a fellow pipe smoker – almost blasphemous by today's standards. Which brings to mind another tragic.funny story: it was late one night and I was suturing some poor woman who, in desperation, had slashed both her wrists. Understandably she was emotional and stressed and kept begging for a cigarette, which I did not have. Then I remembered a box of cigars I'd received as a gift and half jokingly suggested she might try a panatela. To my surprise she gratefully accepted the offer. I fired up the cigar, placed it in her mouth, and donned a new set of gloves to continue my repairs. Everyone was happy. Except that I'd forgotten the little matter of cigar ash! So, after every few stitches I had to remove my gloves, tap off the ash, and restart the stitching. Not something you see in modern TV medical dramas – but I like to imagine that the patient was as relaxed as one could be under such circumstances.
Ironically, a few weeks later I was woken in the middle of the night by an urgent phone call; the 'cigar lady' had apparently, or so said the voice on the phone, tried to end her life again! I rushed to her house, which was, not surprisingly, in total darkness. Her bedroom window was just too high to look into so I stood on my trusty old black medical bag and peered through the open window – and looked straight into my patient's shocked face! My noisy efforts had obviously woken her up. "Doctor! What are you doing here?" My stuttered reply: "Just checking on you. Are you OK?" must have sounded extremely lame, but the good woman nonetheless opened the front door in her dressing gown and made me a cup of tea while I explained about the telephone caller. It did not help matters when I admitted that I had no idea who had actually called. Oh, well, she took it all in good grace, but I felt a complete idiot.
My little black medical bag of magic has stood by me in many a tight spot, but recently let me down badly when I was faced with an unpleasant emergency and nothing in the bag was of the remotest help. Some unfortunate man had caught his genitals between the slots of a plastic chair and was in all sorts of agony. (I have subsequently been told that this not an uncommon 'home accident', so be warned!) Fortunately, a bystander had fetched a large side-cutter and hacksaw blade and after ten minutes of panic I could free willy and his side-kicks. I'm still not sure how this could have happened, but there you are, it certainly did. Trust me, I'm a doctor.
Then there was the old man who complained, or at least his wife, the designated spokesperson, did, that he was chronically fatigued. I spent ten minutes questioning him about respiratory, abdominal and cardiac symptoms and would have continued in this vein if the wife had not thrown in this priceless little titbit of information: "You know, doctor, he's never quite been the same since he was struck by lightening recently!" Chronic fatigue indeed; he was lucky to be alive.
Another incident from my early days of practice involved an old man who just refused to respond to the usual emergency asthma treatment. I had already exceeded the safe level of intravenous medication, without any visible improvement. Explaining to his anxious wife that waiting for an ambulance would be dodgy, I flung the gasping man into my MGB sports car and sped to the nearest hospital. A short distance from his house we hit a deep pothole in the road and the little car went airborne, coming to earth with back-breaking thump – certainly hard enough to drive the last remaining air out of the poor patient's lung – and, fortunately, a thick plug of obstructing mucous as well! "Hey, Doc, I can breathe again," said the man. Five minutes later his surprised wife had her cured and smiling husband back at home. A medical twist to the old 'Let's hit the road, Jack'.
I wish all readers a prosperous 2014, drive safely and remember to pack a side-cutter and hacksaw blade in your first-aid kit!
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On Saturday, Nigerians in around 85 percent of the country voted in legislative elections. These elections had been delayed by one week following logistical problems on April 2, and those problems account for the delays that have continued to affect some 15 percent of the country.
Yesterday results started to come in from the districts that did vote, and the emerging pattern confirms what some analysts predicted, namely losses for the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP). A big beneficiary so far seems to be the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), which has swept much of the southwest. The same analysts who predicted losses for the PDP in the legislative elections, however, have tended to predict that incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan will win reelection. The PDP may retain the presidency, then, but the party and the president will face a different political landscape.
But let's not get ahead of ourselves – let's look at the results we have.
In terms of the integrity of the voting process, Saturday's vote was not entirely smooth – bombs exploded in several areas, and opposition leaders in Bayelsa State are crying foul over the elections there – but observers largely praised the conduct of the elections. The EU's Chief Observer stated, "We observed an overall encouraging conduct of the elections, in a generally peaceful atmosphere." The general consensus so far seems to be that 2011 is an improvement over 2007.
With more faith in the process, Nigerians and international observers are showing more faith in the results. It's worth paying attention to how the results are tabulated. A Nigerian friend here in Chicago has emphasized to me how intently opposition parties, from the leaders to the rank-and-file, will be observing the physical tabulation of votes. Having groups of voters and party officials present at the polling stations and having them insist on seeing and checking the official results, my friend says, will bring greater transparency to the count. Reuters notes this phenomenon as well, but also highlights the logistical difficulties of vote counting in remote areas, where in some cases results are collected by officials on horseback.
Now to the actual results. The best sources I've found are 234 Next's live updates and the Nigeria Election Coalition's results page. I quote from the latter:
Senatorial Elections
37 results have been gotten out of 94 senatorial districts. The analysis of the received results show that ACN has 13 seats (35.1 percent), APGA 1 seat (2.7 percent), CPC 3 seats (8.1 percent), LP 1 seat (2.7 percent), PDP 19 seats (51.4 percent)
Federal House Of Representatives Elections
76 results have been gotten out of 315 constituencies. The analysis of the received results show that ACCORD has 3 seats (3.9 percent), ACN 21 seats, (27.6 percent), APGA 2 seats (2.6 percent), CPC 5 seats (6.6 percent), LP 1 seat (1.3 percent), PDP 43 seats (56.6 percent), PPN 1 seat (1.3 percent).
The Coalition also has results by district.
Commentary on the elections is coming fast and furious. Helpful analyses of the results can be found at VOA, Bloomberg, and 234 Next. One thing many of these outlets stress is not only the pattern of the results and the strong showing for the opposition, but also the high profile of some defeated PDP members, such as the speaker of the house.
Do opposition gains mean trouble for President Jonathan? The Financial Times writes, "The results are an indication of the public mood ahead of presidential polls next weekend." That could worry Jonathan. On the other hand, praise for improvements in the electoral process is accruing to Jonathan in some segments of the Nigerian press. So the political signals are arguably mixed. In any case, presidents' fates are not always completely tied to the performance of their parties.
My guide to the elections is here for readers who want more background.
– Alex Thurston is a PhD student studying Islam in Africa at Northwestern University and blogs at Sahel Blog.


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CLEVELAND, Ohio (November 17, 2017) – On November 15, 2017, nearly 200 nurses, social workers and counselors enjoyed a breakfast and presentation, "Biological & Environmental Influences on Emotional Health." The event was presented by Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio with sponsorship from Busch Funeral and Crematory Services.
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Often referred to as the "heaviest band in the universe," England's Electric Wizard have consistently redefined the preconceived thresholds of a detuned guitar chord with their peerless doom metal achievements -- this despite an often interpersonally troubled, if musically triumphant, career. Formed in darkest Dorset by vocalist/guitarist Justin Oborn (previously with Lords of Putrefaction), bassist Tim Bagshaw, and drummer Mark Greening, and initially known as Thy Grief Eternal (briefer still, simply Eternal), Electric Wizard made their debut with 1993's "Demon Lung" single -- a split release with fellow doomsters Our Haunted Kingdom (who later evolved into Orange Goblin). Released by Cathedral linchpin Lee Dorrian's doom-specialized Rise Above Records, the single paved the way for Electric Wizard's eponymous debut a year later, and, although it didn't quite revolutionize the genre (actually, it contained pretty standard doom fare for the time), the album still made for a rather impressive start.
Come My Fanatics... was another matter entirely, however, effectively rewriting the doom rule book with the sheer volume and distortion contained in its planet-sized riffs, and rattling the underground metal scene to its core in the process. Unfortunately, its seismic aftershocks would also be felt by the members of Electric Wizard, who, due to various poorly explained injuries (Greening was dealt a broken arm, while Oborn first lost a fingertip in a domestic accident and, less surprisingly, later suffered a ruptured eardrum!), managed only a set of EPs -- 1997s Chrono.Naut and 1998's Supercoven -- in the next three years. Other sources suggested the band's absence had a lot more to do with crippling weed consumption and/or simple lack of motivation, but all speculation was duly obliterated by the long-awaited arrival of the band's third magnum opus, 2000's superlative Dopethrone. Like its predecessor four years prior, Dopethrone was a revelation in terms of absolute mass applied to amazingly memorable songwriting. In fact, it so effortlessly bridged the stylistic gaps between doom, sludge, stoner, horror, and, at times, even space metal, that 2002's unusually efficiently recorded follow-up, Let Us Prey, often felt like a collection of outtakes from it. And yet, Let Us Prey was anything but a throwaway effort, and helped further Electric Wizard's cause worldwide even as the group was crumbling from the inside.
Oborn and his cohorts to the breaking point, and their final date in Philadelphia was actually billed as Electric Wizard's farewell show. This, as it turned out, proved to be a premature publicity stunt, but the band's next tour of the U.K. (in support of Cathedral) would see Greening replaced by former Iron Monkey drummer Justin Greaves, and ended with Bagshaw's long-rumored departure as well. Curiously, he quickly reconnected with Greening in a new group called Ramesses, while, for his part, Oborn took a few months off to ponder his next move. In time, he decided to move forward with a new, expanded lineup featuring ex-13 and Sourvein guitarist Liz Buckingham, bassist Rob Al-Issa, and the aforementioned Greaves, and the reborn Electric Wizard released their fifth full studio album in 2004's aptly named We Live. Electric Wizard had another lineup change in 2006 when Greaves was replaced by Shaun Rutter, who made his debut on their sixth album, 2007's Witchcult Today. The musical chairs would continue in 2008 when Al-Issa left the band and was replaced by bassist Tas Danazoglou. With their lineup once again solid, Electric Wizard released Black Masses in 2010. Electric Wizard went through yet another lineup change in 2012 when Glenn Charman and Simon Poole came on board to replace Tas and Rutter, respectively.
Oborn and Buckingham made more personnel changes and undertook recording sessions at their own studio. Original drummer Mark Greening was brought in to replace Poole. Charman left before the recording sessions began and Oborn (under the moniker "Count Orloff), played bass in the studio. Shortly after completing the album, formally titled Time to Die, Greening was replaced by a returning Poole. Time to Die was released in September of 2014.
Oborn and Buckingham, Electric Wizard worked once more in their Satyr IX studio, attempting to put as little distance as possible between the band's live-from-the-floor playing and the (analog) recording tape. The end result, Wizard Bloody Wizard, was labeled by Oborn as "21st century funeral boogie" and released in November of 2017 via Witchfinder/Spinefarm Records.


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The Florida Theatre is offering $10 tickets for select upcoming shows during a Columbus Day sale.
The tickets are only available on Oct. 14 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. either in person at the Florida Theatre box office, 128 E. Forsyth St., in Downtown Jacksonville or by phone at (904) 355-2787. The ticket offer is not available online.
The number of tickets might be limited and seating will be assigned by the theater personnel. The dates and times for the shows are available on the Florida Theatre website floridatheatre.com/events.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007
John Muir Trail: 3 days, 20 hours!!! *
I'm sitting at the Mammoth Library checking email and still processing all that happened during the JMT speed trek... suffice it to say it all went better than I'd ever dreamed it would! I'd originally planned to go for the women's record of ~5.5 days, when a previous record holder Peter Bakwin (his record subsequently broken by Kevin Sawchuk) suggested last winter that I go for the whole enchilada... I figured what do I have to lose?
This was a supported adventure, and my crew of Chris and Deborah (JMT vets both) was stellar -- without them I didn't have a prayer of the record. They met me at the end of each very long day and had the tent set up, "real food" cooked, etc. Mind you, this meant some VERY long approaches for them, in addition to the tent, each carrying TWO sleeping bags, TWO Thermarests, a bear can, my food for the next haul, etc. Deborah joined me for 16 miles thru Evolution Valley at the end of Day #2 and kept me on target. She also was kind enough to accompany me for the entire final day which was over 60 miles between Red's Meadow and Yosemite. If not for her, I think I would have finished but not under the old record. I owe both Chris and Deb BIG TIME!!
Weather was key, and I lucked out. On the day I finished, friends attempting to climb Whitney were turned back due to lightning and drenching rain; I merely got sprinkled on for an hour or so! Also key was backpacking the Trail beforehand. I cannot imagine going into this one blind. It truly is an adventure of the "postgraduate" variety!
I'll compose a full report within a few days. Hopefully my feet won't still look like sausages by then..... :)
* 3 days, 20 hours is my time from Whitney Portal to Happy Isle in Yosemite Valley. My time from the summit of Whitney, i.e. the official southern terminus of the JMT, was 3 days, 15 hours, 32 minutes.
13 comments:
- Krissy Moehl said...
Yah Sue!!! I was just talking to Horton and he knew about this, so I had to check your blog. Congrats girlie! You are amazing.
- August 29, 2007 at 3:11 PM
- Jamie said...
Awesome Sue! You are a frickin' machine! Really nice going, I'm super proud and happy for you!
- August 29, 2007 at 3:58 PM
you're a superstar - congrats!!
- August 29, 2007 at 9:44 PM
- bruno said...
go sue go! unbelievable. well it'd be unbelievable if it was anybody but you! great job!!!!
- August 30, 2007 at 5:35 AM
- Loomdog said...
Amazing yet again Ms Sue! You are incredible. rest up and enjoy it!
- August 30, 2007 at 9:21 AM
Wow Sue you ROCK!!! Incredible effort; can't wait to read more on this feat.
- August 30, 2007 at 11:07 AM
Wow Sue congrats!
It's sorta funny to read you post about my old playground when I met you out in New England . . . but it is great to read about places I've seen and absolutely love!
I imagine someday we'll move back .. . I miss 'real' mountains ;)
- August 30, 2007 at 11:34 AM
Cheers and three hip hip hoorays for ya.
Happy trails
Billy no pants
- August 30, 2007 at 6:25 PM
- prez said...
sue, a big congrats on your awesome adventure and record. hope you will more details to your blog. interested in what gear and food you carried between trail heads. rest up and have a fun time visting the millers.
- August 31, 2007 at 9:34 AM
- Sophie Speidel said...
Bravo Sue J.! You continue to be an inspiration to me. Thanks for sharing all your adventures on your blog, as well as your gear list. Many, many congratulationson your JMT record!! Hope to see you back East, one day...
- August 31, 2007 at 3:43 PM
Sue -You da man!!! so, Chris that must mean -You da woman! (Ill leave deb out as I dont know her) Way cool adventure, makes for way jealous reading! Congrats - Jeff W
- August 31, 2007 at 6:45 PM
- ultrastevep said...
Awesome, Sue....you amaze us again!
Your buds,
Steve and Deb
- September 1, 2007 at 6:17 AM
Amazing feat!
It's absolutely incredible what you've done, great job!
And there was even no beer involved! Gotta fix that next time around :)
Hope to see you on the trails,
Mike Popov
- September 1, 2007 at 3:50 PM


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Whenever I come out Atheist .. they assume I must have no ethics or morals whatsoever and that I am willing to do just about anything --- like lie, cheat and steal.
Anyone else have this happen to them?
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Well Steph, you can get them to read
Or point them to the website:
Or the humanist sites:
Or simply print off a collection of relevant material into a sort of flyer or newsletter to hand out to those who make such comments.
I'm a cheeky brat and will quite willingly get right into their space and in their face.
But the suggestions I gave would be for a more reserved, less confrontational approach.
Because I enjoy confrontation, whereas you might not.
Here's a good site to print out for them to read or to send to those doubters:
It's very well written.
Best of luck, though things will change, we'll make damn sure it does!
Intelligence is on our side, that's a start!
Thanks GOD'aye - I have heard about that book. Thanks for the links too.
Well it's sooo much better being a nonbelieve now than it was 40 or 50 years ago.I've mentioned my atheist testimony to my brother and sister.My brother wasn't that surprised,but my sister is,says I've backslided!
We still talk though.Btw I've gotten into a discussion with a pastor about angels.My question to him was if angels appeared 2 to 3,000 years ago my not in our time? He admitted he didn't have a good answer for that,only that angels ocassionally appeared back in ancient times. I really appreciated that he really listened to me and didn't come across as a smug Christian.
I agree Paul it is much better for us non-believers now. I am hoping as we come out as Atheists and more people get to know us - things will improve.
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