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For the Android modder community, it's been an emotional couple of weeks. When the HTC Sensation and the HTC Evo3D were announced, there was a great deal of excitement. Each of these devices have a fantastic look and feel to them, and they come with some of the first dual core Snapdragon processors from Qualcomm. Combined with the latest version of HTC's SenseUI, which is a tremendous improvement over what was already hailed as one of the best Android UI's, these devices were gaining popularity at an alarming rate.
That is, of course, until it was revealed that these devices would come equipped with HTC's shiny new cryptographic signature based bootloader. Anger filled the social networks of the world, followed by plans of mass exodus. The Cyanogenmod developer team announced that they had no plans to work with devices locked down in such a way, and even began recommending users switch to LG Android devices. Nearly a week later, HTC's Facebook page assured the masses that they were "reviewing" their bootloader policy.
Within hours, the internet had mobilized in the form of Facebook comments, thousands of tweets, and petitions all across the web in the hopes that HTC would reconsider. Then, late Thursday night, something that smells oddly like success happened; HTC's Facebook page had announced, in the form of a message from the CEO of HTC, that they will "no longer be locking the bootloaders on our devices." As quickly as the internet turned to rage, it turned to sheer rapturous joy. Over 7,700 "likes" on the facebook page, and tens of thousands of tweets and Facebook comments cheering and celebrating this decision were, and still are, being spread across the social universe. Only, what exactly are we all celebrating?
For all intents and purposes, it seems pretty likely that HTC pulled the wool over our eyes, and we not only accepted it, but proceeded to thank them! As a lover of HTC products myself, I'm aware that these seem like harsh sentiments. They come, however, at the disturbing realization that a vast majority have no idea what has actually happened, and more importantly what has been happening to bring us to this point. HTC announced that they would no longer be locking their bootloaders, right? Let's take a look at what this actually is.
For starters, it is important to point out that prior to the implementation of cryptographic signatures, HTC's devices were not fully open. Every HTC Android device, with the exception of the Nexus One, has had some form of software protection on the device to stop users from unlocking the bootloader. An exploit of some kind was discovered on each of the devices in order to achieve "unlocked" status, and the task has been increasingly difficult to accomplish. When an HTC device gets in the hands of a hacker, particularly an XDA-developers.com hacker, the long process towards breaking these devices becomes their life. Some devices devouring the man with hours worth of attempts, re-attempts, and eventual success, all by volunteers in their free time. This has never really been an easy process, though at times it does seem that way on the outside, especially when devices are unlocked so soon after their release to market.
With this knowledge, I can't help but ask what HTC actually MEANS by an unlocked bootloader. The only one they've ever released that was not specifically a developer phone has been the Nexus One, through a very simple "fastboot oem unlock" command from a computer with the Android Software Development Kit. Will HTC deploy this strategy to all of their new phones, or will they simply resort back to the less difficult previous methods? At this time, HTC has not been willing to comment, but it's clear that I'm not the only one questioning the definition. Earlier today Verizon Wireless' twitter account released a statement that unlocked devices "would not be activated on Verizon Wireless". Before the online rage had reached a fever pitch, Verizon had retracted the statement via Twitter and apologized for the confusion. We may never know wheat went on behind the scenes there, but it shows that even HTC's partners don't know what's going on here.
So, what of existing devices? Once we are offered some sort of definition, will this be applied to existing devices? The hacker community got lucky with the Thunderbolt when an Engineering ROM showed up with everything they needed to skate by, but shouldn't HTC release something that would allow existing users to legitimately unlock their devices? Or, will they take a que from Motorola, and release their existing batch of devices as planned, and promise to unlock the future ones? For all intents and purposes, the Sensation is finished, fully baked and ready to go. PR reps are already getting review devices sent to them. Will HTC unlock these? There's no information, only a Facebook post full of wishes. Hopefully HTC makes "the right decision" in this case.
When PC Magazine's Sascha Seagan commented that "99% of users probably didn't even know what a bootloader was" I decided to take a look and see exactly who cared about this. When asked, the creator of Rom Manager, a popular piece of software used to managed ROM's and manipulate the bootloader, noted that he had just above 600,000 active installations of his app. Now, for the sake of argument, and since there's no other way to track this data, lets assume that for every person who is actively using Rom Manager, there is another person who is either unlocking their bootloader manually, or using some other service. Compare that (speculated) 1.2 million to Google's recent announcement of 450,000 activations a day and over 100 million total activations of Android, Sascha was pretty darn close.
In the end, we've been given very little to go on. HTC's vague yet hope inspiring statement was a nice gesture, but to have only made the statement on Facebook, and not have followed it up by now with either details or allowed their reps to comment makes me incredibly suspicious that they don't have an ACTUAL plan yet. With devices like the Sensation and the Evo 3D right around the corner, this statement is sure to boost morale and increase sales, but then they need to actually deliver something. It will already be pretty rough if/when the Sensation gets into the hands of hackers and they find the cryptographic signature still in place. It will be even worse if HTC decides that those devices weren't included in their statement. We've been shown what is essentially an empty bag and been assured it's full of pixie dust, and that may hurt HTC even worse in the end.


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A Heart at Fire's Center: The Life and Music of Bernard Herrmann
Bernard Herrmann was born in 1911 to immigrant parents. As a child, he showed a profound interest in music and sought to become a classical composer. However, his lackluster performance in school, coupled with his impatience to satisfy his ambition, led him to work in radio. His associations with other up-and-coming musicians/artists made it possible for him to gain employment at CBS wherein he served as head conductor for the CBS Orchestra. Because ...

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Here another great exemple of why the DPS most be reduced back to normal : I'm in a FFA match with excellent players : tmp, ak_rosh and overlord. I chose to sent my first units toward tmp we only lost a few units there and quickly both withdrawed when we realised we had both enough units to hurt too much.
ak_rosh did the same on his side and sent his units toward tmp as well. I realized it 3 minutes later when I saw that overlord's army was better then mine. It could only mean he didn't had to fight ak_rosh. Well... at that point the game was decided. By the time i could react to that reality and reorganize my defense on his side, He was right in the middle of my base exploding all my buildings in a matter of 30 seconds.


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General Practice, Solo & Small Firm DivisionMagazine
by John E. Thiel
© American Bar Association. All rights reserved.
John E. Thiel is a shareholder with Godfrey & Kahn, S.C., in its Appleton, Wisconsin, regional office. He provides legal advice and consultation to management concerning employment issues involving individual rights of employees.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is designed to prevent employment discrimination against individuals with disabilities; and to prohibit discrimination so that qualified handi- capped persons may receive certain public services, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications.
The law, which became effective on July 26, 1992, is divided into five sections. Title I applies to the employment relationship. The ADA's goal of prohibiting discrimination in the employment setting is not a great deal different than that of Title V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
In addition, most states have statutes and regulations that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of handicap. For practitioners who are familiar with handling general employment discrimination cases alleging discrimination on the basis of handicap, as well as claims pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the skills known are transferable to handling cases involving the ADA.
Who Is Protected?
In order to be protected under the ADA, a person must be a qualified individual with a recognized disability. The person must be able to perform the essential functions of a job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The ADA covers all employers engaging in industry affecting commerce that employ 15 employees for each working day in at least 20 or more calendar weeks. Unlike some other federal legislation, the ADA applies to state and local governments, agencies, departments, and other government entities. The scope of coverage regarding employers is broad as long as employers meet the 15-employee threshold.
In order to be covered under the ADA, a person must have a disability that is recognized under the law. A disability is generally defined as something that is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of an individual. Major life activities are generally recognized as the ability to see, hear, speak, move about, and generally participate in the workplace.
The ADA also covers people who, while they may not currently have a disability affecting a major life activity, have a record of such disability. Lastly, as in other types of handicap protections, a person is protected from an employer's perception that the employee has a disability, when in fact the employee does not.
The law generally has been applied to include the following chronic medical conditions as disabilities: cancer or a person having a history of cancer, inability to utilize various limbs of the body, any hearing or visual impairment, developmental disabilities, having the condition of AIDS, and various recognized mental conditions.
Conditions that are not categorized as disabilities under the ADA include various sexual disorders or behavior disorders such as compulsive gambling, kleptomania, and pyromania. As in state handicap laws or the Rehabilitation Act, alcoholism and drug addiction are considered to be handicaps, but the active use of illegal drugs is not covered, nor would the ADA protect an employee at work intoxicated.
However, the fact that an employee might be intoxicated on one occasion might be evidence of alcoholism that is in and of itself protected. The practitioner should proceed with caution, and should generally advise that the alcoholic employee be put on a last chance program. It is the status of being an alcoholic that creates the protective category under the ADA.
The case law has been evolving since 1992 regarding the application of the protective nature of the law. Initially, courts generally found that anyone with a disability would be entitled to protection under the ADA. But as federal courts take a more strict analysis of the law, they are tending to find that if a person has a chronic condition that is considered to be a disability, but the condition is under control by the use of legal medication, then the person is not disabled under the ADA. The rationale is that if the medication controls the disability so that it does not affect a major lifetime activity, then the person does not need protection under the ADA. The person is able to perform the work of the job under her own merits without further protection. However, the employee in such a situation would still be protected from illegal discrimination based on a perception of an impairment.
Even if a person is disabled, the duty of the employer is to provide reasonable accommodation for the condition. Reasonable accommodation is something that would not impose an undue hardship upon the employer's business and would enable the qualified applicant to be considered for the job position and allow the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job.
The essential functions of a job can be controlled by the employer. They are best determined by a written job description for each job in the place of employment. The essential functions of the job are those tasks that must be performed under a job category for an efficient workplace setting. Nonessential functions of the job would include other items to be performed by the employee that are not essential to the specific job position.
Once an employer identifies the essential functions of the job, it is necessary to analyze whether the protected employee is unable to perform the essential functions without reasonable accommodation. The reasonable accommodation could be restructuring the performance process or providing specialized equipment so the employee can complete the work. The courts have held that it is not necessary to have another employee perform work for the protected one as a reasonable accommodation.
Another developing trend is that it might be a reasonable accommodation for the employer to provide greater leave to a disabled employee than she might otherwise be entitled to. If an employee is covered under a state or federal Family Medical Leave Act, it is still necessary to analyze whether an additional leave would be reasonable under the ADA.
The ADA does not require an employer to create light duty for an employee who is unable to return to his job. A distinction arises regarding an employee who is injured away from work and returns to work protected under the ADA. Under the ADA, it is necessary to determine whether the employee can return to the job she left at the time of the injury that resulted in the protected disability.
Contrast this scene with some state law workers' compensation requirements that grant a greater right to the injured employee to return to the workplace. In certain states the injured employee is allowed to return to any available job within the place of employment for which the employee is qualified. While both an employee that received a disabling injury away from work and one who received a disability at work are both protected under the ADA, it is necessary to make an analysis as to where the injury occurred to determine the scope of available jobs that must be reviewed before returning the employee to the workplace.
If the employer determines that an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation, then the employment is terminated. If the employee believes she has been wrongfully terminated and a determination is made that the employee is substantially impaired in her lifetime activities, the person may have a claim against the employer.
Filing a Claim
A claim is brought to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The general statute of limitations is 180 days from the date of the alleged discriminatory act. In states that have a comparable anti-discrimination law with a longer state statute of limitations, the law applies the longer statute of limitations.
An administrative complaint is filed at the EEOC and mailed to the employer. The employer is generally given a length of time in which to file a position statement. Depending on the circumstances, it is generally helpful to provide as much information as possible to the investigating officer. The first step is to determine whether the person is actually disabled. If the person is actually disabled, then it is necessary to determine whether the disability prevents the person from performing the essential functions of the job. If the disability prevents the person from performing the essential functions of the job, then it is necessary to show that there are no reasonable accommodations available to the person.
As in any kind of employment discrimination case, it is helpful if the employer can provide the lawyer with good documentation concerning the employee and any steps the employer took to provide reasonable accommodation.
As with other claims brought under federal laws, the EEOC can issue a right to sue letter to the employee. Once the right to sue letter is issued, the employee has 90 days in which to bring a lawsuit in state or federal court against the employer. More often than not, the EEOC has been finding no probable cause to believe that employment discrimination occurred under the ADA. If the EEOC does find a meritorious claim it has the ability to bring a lawsuit on behalf of the employee. If a lawsuit is brought the potential remedies available to the employee include reinstatement, back pay, reasonable accommodation, injunctive relief, and attorney fees and costs. In addition, pursuant to the implementation of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the complainant may seek compensatory damages as well as punitive damages.
Other Titles
Most of the interaction that a lawyer will have with the ADA is under Title I, which considers employment provisions. Title II concerns public services and transportation services. The public services portion deals with preventing discrimination by public entities regarding qualified individuals with disabilities and regulates the removal of architectural barriers, communication problems, and the removal of barriers for transportation systems.
Title III involves preventing discrimination regarding public accommodations and applies to private entities that hold themselves out to serve the public. This covers everything from inns and motels, restaurants, movie houses, auditoriums, museums, parks, schools, day care centers, gymnasiums, and other recreational facilities. The law prevents discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in their enjoyment of using the facilities. CL
Before being entitled to ADA protection, a person must be found otherwise qualified for the position sought. These initial questions must be initially determined by the employer at the time of hiring, promotion, or other job action (29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(m) (1997)). However, the ADA specifically prohibits any pre-offer of employment inquiry into any pre-existing physical condition or pre-employment physical examination (42 U.S.C. § 12,112 (1990)).
Once the employee has been determined to be otherwise qualified for the position sought, the employer may make a conditional offer of employment based upon the successful completion of a physical examination to determine the prospective employee's ability to perform the "essential functions" of the job. The physical examination need not be job-related and consistent with business necessity. However, all employees must be subjected to the same examination, and the results of such examinations must be kept confidential (29 C.F.R. § 1630.14(b) (1997)). Florencio "Larry" Ramirez is a small firm practitioner in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He is the incoming chair of the ABA General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division.
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text: St. Louis, Mo — TRUE Fitness is restructuring and consolidating its plant operations, the company announced last month. For the past 27 years, TRUE products were designed and built at the company's headquarters in St. Louis, MO, but now the company is moving its remaining fabrication operations to existing third-party manufacturers, effective next month. The company said that the domestic infrastructure that once supported the fitness industry has decreased significantly, causing the move. Although the less complicated component manufacturing will be outsourced, the company will continue to assemble products in St. Louis to ensure that all finished products meet the company's quality standards. All engineering and design functions will continue at the company's St. Louis headquarters.


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Connie Rudelle Firenza Wilson
Connie Rudelle Firenza Wilson of Colorado City, formerly of Big Spring was born on Aug. 14, 1943, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Frank Rudelle (Wright) Firenza. She passed away May 3, 2013, in Lubbock after a brief illness.She attended schools in Olney and Megargle, Texas before transferring to Coahoma High School for her senior year. After one year at Texas Women's University, Connie began her career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Big Spring as an operator and service rep. When those jobs were no longer available in Big Spring, she drove to Midland to continue her service until she could retire.After retiring, Connie totally changed her career path, taking classes at Howard County Junior College to become a registered nurse, and in 1989 earned her BSN from West Texas State University in Canyon. Connie worked in hospitals in Big Spring and Murfreesboro, Tenn., before retiring as a charge nurse with the Big Spring VA Hospital after almost 20 years of service.She was an animal lover, a voracious reader, a gardener and a lifelong student.Connie is survived by B H Wilson; one daughter, Dona Byerley; two grandchildren, Andrea Zonghi (Cory Robataille) and Joseph "Zeff" Zonghi (Shelby Austin), who are expecting Connie's soon-to-arrive great granddaughter; three brothers, Frankie Firenza, Raymond Firenza and David Firenza; one sister Judy Carver; and numerous nieces and nephews.Our heartfelt thanks to the second floor staff of Trust Point Hospital, to Bender Terrace Nursing Home and to Interim Hospice for their kindness, patience and skilled care these past few months.A private family memorial will be held at a later date in Colorado City. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Howard County Humane Society P.O. Box 823 Big Spring, TX 79721 or to a charity of your choice.Paid obituary


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_tempnam, _wtempnam, tmpnam, _wtmpnam
The latest version of this topic can be found at _tempnam, _wtempnam, tmpnam, _wtmpnam.
Generate names you can use to create temporary files. More secure versions of some of these functions are available; see tmpnam_s, _wtmpnam_s.
char *_tempnam( const char *dir, const char *prefix ); wchar_t *_wtempnam( const wchar_t *dir, const wchar_t *prefix ); char *tmpnam( char *str ); wchar_t *_wtmpnam( wchar_t *str );
The string that will be pre-pended to names returned by
The path used in the file name if there is no TMP environment variable, or if TMP is not a valid directory.
Pointer that will hold the generated name and will be identical to the name returned by the function. This is a convenient way to save the generated name.
Each of these functions returns a pointer to the name generated or
NULL if there is a failure. Failure can occur if you attempt more than
TMP_MAX (see STDIO.H) calls with
tmpnam or if you use
_tempnamand there is an invalid directory name specified in the TMP environment variable and in the
dir parameter.
The pointers returned by
Each of these functions returns the name of a file that does not currently exist.
tmpnam returns a name unique in the current working directory and
_tempnam lets you generate a unique name in a directory other than the current one. Note than when a file name is pre-pended with a backslash and no path information, such as \fname21, this indicates that the name is valid for the current working directory.
tmpnam, you can store this generated file name in
str. If
str is
NULL, then
tmpnam leaves the result in an internal static buffer. Thus any subsequent calls destroy this value. The name generated by
tmpnam consists of a program-generated file name and, after the first call to
tmpnam, a file extension of sequential numbers in base 32 (.1-.vvu, when
TMP_MAX in STDIO.H is 32,767).
_tempnam will generate a unique file name for a directory chosen by the following rules:
If the TMP environment variable is defined and set to a valid directory name, unique file names will be generated for the directory specified by TMP.
If the TMP environment variable is not defined or if it is set to the name of a directory that does not exist,
_tempnamwill use the
dirparameter as the path for which it will generate unique names.
If the TMP environment variable is not defined or if it is set to the name of a directory that does not exist, and if
diris either
NULLor set to the name of a directory that does not exist,
_tempnamwill use the current working directory to generate unique names. Currently, if both TMP and
dirspecify names of directories that do not exist, the
_tempnamfunction call will fail.
The name returned by
_tempnam will be a concatenation of
prefix and a sequential number, which will combine to create a unique file name for the specified directory.
_tempnam generates file names that have no extension.
_tempnam uses malloc to allocate space for the filename; the program is responsible for freeing this space when it is no longer needed.
_tempnam and
tmpnam automatically handle multibyte-character string arguments as appropriate, recognizing multibyte-character sequences according to the OEM code page obtained from the operating system.
_wtempnam is a wide-character version of
_tempnam; the arguments and return value of
_wtempnam are wide-character strings.
_wtempnam and
_tempnam behave identically except that
_wtempnam does not handle multibyte-character strings.
_wtmpnam is a wide-character version of
tmpnam; the argument and return value of
_wtmpnam are wide-character strings.
_wtmpnam and
tmpnam behave identically except that
_wtmpnam does not handle multibyte-character strings.
_DEBUG and
_CRTDBG_MAP_ALLOC are defined,
_tempnam and
_wtempnam are replaced by calls to _tempnam_dbg and _wtempnam_dbg.
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For additional compatibility information, see Compatibility in the Introduction.
// crt_tempnam.c // compile with: /W3 // This program uses tmpnam to create a unique filename in the // current working directory, then uses _tempnam to create // a unique filename with a prefix of stq. #include <stdio.h> #include <stdlib.h> int main( void ) { char* name1 = NULL; char* name2 = NULL; // Create a temporary filename for the current working directory: if( ( name1 = tmpnam( NULL ) ) != NULL ) // C4996 // Note: tmpnam is deprecated; consider using tmpnam_s instead printf( "%s is safe to use as a temporary file.\n", name1 ); else printf( "Cannot create a unique filename\n" ); // Create a temporary filename in temporary directory with the // prefix "stq". The actual destination directory may vary // depending on the state of the TMP environment variable and // the global variable P_tmpdir. if( ( name2 = _tempnam( "c:\\tmp", "stq" ) ) != NULL ) printf( "%s is safe to use as a temporary file.\n", name2 ); else printf( "Cannot create a unique filename\n" ); // When name2 is no longer needed : if(name2) free(name2); }
\s1gk. is safe to use as a temporary file. C:\DOCUME~1\user\LOCALS~1\Temp\2\stq2 is safe to use as a temporary file.
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When responding to a network crash, don't just reboot the system and consider the problem solved when it comes up again. Network crashes can be caused by a variety of factors, and they aren't all IT problems.
Some electrically-related problems to look for include:
- Data loss points. A network analyzer can help you see where and why data loss is occurring. The data loss point may be an active device (e.g., a switch) or passive device (e.g., connector).
- Poor cabling connections. Contrary to common assumptions, this affects wireless networks in addition to wired ones. In a "wireless" network, the network is wired all the way to the "access point" devices that provide the "wireless" part of the network. Use a network cable tester appropriate to the level of the cabling system (e.g., Cat. 5).
- Grounding and bonding issues. Review the definitions of these terms in Art. 100 of the NEC. Grounding is probably not where your problem lies. Review Part V of Art. 250, and then inspect the network for conformance.
- Power anomalies. Because industrial network devices tend to have high tolerance for voltage deviations, power issues may seem unlikely. However, if the MOVs typically used for surge protection are zapped, the circuits will continue to operate. They just don't have MOV protection anymore. Check the power monitor logs for voltage spikes. If such spikes show up, they may have caused the crashes. Replace defective or suspect MOVs, and then determine if your facility's surge protection scheme follows best practices.
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I like Randy Seaver's idea of occasionally posting a photo from his personal collection, so I'm going to start doing that as well. Here's one of my favorites.
This is a photo that a family member got from the Minnesota Historical Society, entitled "A lively crowd of old time lumberjacks at Gus Sexton's camp". My great-grandpa Bill Sexton (1870-1960) appears in this photo, along with three of his brothers (he came from a family of fourteen). Please take the time to load the higher-resolution version of this photo, so that you can enjoy the details. The photo is dated in the collection as 1903, but I suspect that it may have been taken earlier, given the age of family members here–maybe in the mid-1890s.
A lively crowd of old time lumberjacks at Gus Sexton's camp. (click for high-res or medium-res versions).
The basic story is as follows. Great-grandpa Bill was born in 1870 in a little village in Quebec, on the Gaspe Peninsula. The town was Maria, also known as "Irishtown" because of the large number of Irish immigrants. Making a living in Maria was tough and Bill's oldest brother Gus eventually moved away to look elsewhere for work. Gus landed in Minnesota in the early 1870s and found work as a lumberjack. He did quite well, eventually running his own lumber camp.
Several of Gus' family members eventually followed him to Minnesota, including my great-grandpa Bill, who worked as a lumberjack in his brother Gus' lumber camp.
My great-grandpa Bill is towards the center of the photo, standing next to two of his brothers. Here's Bill:
To Bill's immediate left are his older brothers Jim (sparring with the cook) and Gus:
And towards the left of the photo, we find Bill's brother Chris (Chrystostome) Sexton:
What I love most about this photo of the lumber camp is just looking at the higher resolution version and spending some time looking at some of the details. The first things that jumped out for me were:
- The diameter of the logs used to build the camp building. Old-growth White Pine in MN could be as large as 40″ in diameter
- How everyone is goofing around, with their fists raised. (One guy even brandishes his hammer at a neighbor). What did the photographer say, just before taking the photo? I imagine something like "All right everybody, pretend like you're going to fight with the guy next to you".
- The clothing. Lumberjacks wore "Mackinaw" pants and shirts. After the Great Hinckley Fire of 1894, members of this same lumber camp, when reporting their personal losses, only applied for replacement Mackinaw outfits.
- It's Winter. Lumber camps like this operated during the Winter months, because the logs were hauled out on horse-drawn sledges or rollers
- No women. My great-aunt Alice (Bill's daughter) talked about how all these guys would go out and live in the lumber camps for months on end, only coming back to visit family and women friends when the season ended.
- The tools. I see what I think is a long two-man saw, leaning up against the building. The two men in the front have what looks like a tong that might be some sort of a log lifter, as well as a couple of rope loops that may have been used for climbing
- Men who aren't smiling. Despite the clowning going around, some men are merely posing, but a couple look like they are the types who never smile. Tough characters.
These are the kind of photos that I really love having in my collection. They show relatives or ancestors, but also give a great glimpse into some aspect of the times that our family members lived in. Just staring at this picture makes me want to invest some time in learning more about lumbering in Minnesota and Wisconsin in the late 1800s. I'd love to learn more about the time period and how these men lived. And having a direct ancestor as part of this history just makes it come to life for me.


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Ignorance Is Bliss (Not!)
By Gary Bell
May 2, 2014
As someone working in the field of HIV/AIDS, I have had many conversations about the topic with people ranging from politicians to middle school students. However, I will never forget the recent conversation that I had with a long-term (25+ years) survivor who shared how he could manage the symptoms, the side effects of the medication and even accepting that he may not live as long as he planned; but it was the stigma that he struggled with the most. So why, at the ripe old age of 32, does the stigma of HIV/AIDS remain so devastating?
A new survey by the National AIDS Trust demonstrated how the lack of knowledge about HIV/AIDS, despite our access to social media and the internet, remains significant. For example:
After reading these results, I recalled a conversation that I had with a Miami cab driver. I often share what I do for a living, partially to gauge the reaction, but also to ascertain what they know about HIV/AIDS. I was mortified when this cab driver, who looked to be in the 25-35 year old range and was deftly welding the GPS on his smartphone to navigate, said that he knew that there was a drug to treat AIDS: AZT! For those of us even remotely familiar with HIV, to hear someone express that s/he knew of only one medication to treat it-which happens to be the first anti-retroviral medication to treat HIV/AIDS AND was introduced in 1984!
Is it fair to expect people to know more about HIV/AIDS? At what point does personal safety take over? Doesn't over 25 million deaths, with over 34 million people living with HIV/AIDS at least inspire some curiosity? I am a little biased of course, but it would certainly make my work and others like me, not to mention the lives of the tens of millions living with it a little easier if more people took the time to avail themselves of the tons of information available to them. Isn't it worth the time?
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Let's Charge Wireless Bandwidth Hogs Extra
House of Cards binges should involve a wired Internet connection.
Spectrum is a finite and valuable resource that to me seems increasingly devoted to truly frivolous uses – such as wireless binge viewing of House of Cards on an iThing rather than watching at home on a wired connection.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration thinks a good way to satisfy the wireless bandwidth demand is to sell cellular carriers a swath of spectrum in the 1755-1850 MHz band used by 20 federal agencies with 3,100 frequency assignments.
As I reported in our news pages, Pentagon Chief Information Officer Teri Takai said the Defense Department has a growing need for spectrum and backed off a plan to fork over some of the 1755-1850 MHz band for commercial wireless use.
Demand for video streaming may soon exceed available spectrum, and bandwidth hogs should be made to pay the price. Make the price penalty high enough, and the hogs will drop their usage.
This is a fairer and far better solution than raiding the federal spectrum cupboard, which among other things is essential for national security.
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Bryce Petty and No. 17 Baylor quickly had an answer to everyone wondering how their big-play offense and high-scoring ways would translate against a Big 12 opponent.
While it was the rematch of the highest-scoring Big 12 game ever, West Virginia couldn't keep up with the Bears this time. And this wasn't another overmatched non-conference opponent.
Petty threw for 347 yards with two touchdowns and had one of Baylor's school record-tying eight rushing TDs in a 73-42 victory over West Virginia on Saturday night.
The Bears (4-0, 1-0 Big 12) had 864 total yards, breaking the Big 12 record. They had more rushing yards (468) than passing (396) while exceeding the school-record 781 total yards they had in each of their last two games.
While playing only one drive into the second half, Petty completed 17 of 25 passes. He left when the Bears already had 674 yards while scoring touchdowns on nine of 10 offensive drives for a 63-21 lead.
Lache Seastrunk had his eighth consecutive 100-yard rushing game, coinciding with Baylor's winning streak, and he did it without running after halftime. He ran 15 times for 172 yards and two touchdowns, including an 80-yard score as the Bears had 28 points in the first quarter for the fourth game in a row.
Based on data available since 1980, STATS said Baylor is the only team to score at least 66 points in four consecutive games.
The Mountaineers (3-3, 1-2), who made their Big 12 debut last year in a 70-63 victory over the Bears, trailed by five touchdowns midway through the second quarter.
Only 40 seconds into the game, Petty threw a 61-yard TD pass to Antwan Goodley, who finished with seven catches for 170 yards. West Virginia punted on its first drive, but Levi Norwood fumbled and Karl Joseph recovered in the end zone for a 7-7 lead only 2 minutes into the game.
While on pace early to match the big-scoring game from last season, Baylor was the only team getting in the end zone for a while.
Petty's 2-yard keeper put the Bears ahead to stay. Right after West Virginia was stuffed for a 2-yard loss near midfield on a fourth-down play, Tevin Reese made a tremendous grab -- extending both of his hands above his head and then pulling in the ball while stumbling forward into the end zone -- for a 47-yard score.
Baylor needed only play on its next drive to score again, Seastrunk busting free for his long touchdown run.
No other FBS or FCS team has scored 28 points in the first quarter of any three games in a single season since 1996, according to data available to STATS. Baylor still is one game short of matching the Oklahoma in 2008 with five consecutive games scoring at least 60 points.
The Bears were up 42-7 when Glasco Martin had 2-yard TD runs on consecutive drives, before West Virginia finally had an offensive touchdown on Clint Trickett's 39-yard pass to Kevin White.
White had seven catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns, including one from Paul Millard in the fourth quarter.
Trickett, who is West Virginia's third starter this season in six games since Geno Smith went to the NFL, completed nine of 28 passes for 161 yards. Millard was 8-of-13 for 115 yards and two TDs.
Shock Linwood ran 14 times for 126 yards and a touchdown. Devin Chafin and backup quarterback Seth Russell also ran for scores.
West Virginia scored three times in the fourth quarter, including Darwin Cook's 32-yard interception return with 3 minutes left. Cook had been penalized for targeting earlier in the game, but wasn't ejected after officials reviewed that play.


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Measures ½" w x 1/8" d
Item #: GL05S
Shimmering sculptures featuring graceful curves are fascinating works of art. Handmade and mouth-blown of highest quality crystal by master artisans in Italy. Exclusively at Scully & Scully.
Emerald cut rings set into 18k yellow gold with diamonds (.37 tcw) and citrine (15 cts) or blue topaz (19.5 cts). Please specify size.
Measures ⅝" x ⅞" on top.
Beautifully handmade and handcrafted with a blue and gold gilt finish. Brass gallery and Chinese Chippendale legs with brass capped feet. Exclusively at Scully & Scully.
Measures 21 ¼" w x 16 ⅛" d x 27" h.
A classic of American design and representative of the Hunt Country. Comes with a heavy solid brass striker button and 2" brass screws. Enitrely handmade, using the same sand casting and finishing processes as in Revolutionary times, in order to retain the authenticity and patina of the past. Lacquered finish prevents tarnishing. Polishing not necessary.
Measures 5" x 4" x 8" h. Spacing between holes: 5 ½" which may vary slightly as each piece is handmade.
Handmade and handpainted from Germany's Meissen, the oldest porcelain manufacturer in Europe.
Entirely handmade in Germany of naturally tanned calfskin. Includes two knives, two forks, bottle opener and wooden cutting board. Zipper closure. Exclusively at Scully & Scully.
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Re: THE GREAT DEBATE! WHY IT ONLY MATTERS TO REPUBLICANS!
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 6:43 pm
Symmetry wrote:Scotty thinks America has been in decline since Woodrow Wilson a century ago:Phatscotty wrote:I know, I have failed to find solid evidence of that actual statement. However, if you look at progressive ideals and Communists ideals, they are 2 peas in a pod, and the statement is based on that. The substance of the ideals is far more important than an official name change.
I should rephrase: Communists and Progressives share the same ideology. As related to BVP, it's easy to call it silly that Communists are teaching in our schools. But everyone knows the Progressives and the Liberals DOMINATE academia, especially at the union level.
Been going on since Woodrow Wilson started shipping in European Professors, and it only took a generation to get to the great depression.
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January 06, 2006
FDA to clock reading speed for drug ad brief summary
The FDA will use computer technology as part of a new study to measure the amount of time people spend reading the brief summary in print drug ads. The study, the first of three the agency is planning to examine the brief summary, will consider side effects, contraindications and effectiveness information in DTC print ads for prescription drugs, according to a description in the Dec. 15 Federal Register. The FDA said earlier this year it also plans to conduct focus groups in 2006 to discuss DTC advertising and other topics. Crystal Rice, a spokeswoman in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), said via e-mail that the three new studies "are not contingent on CDER's focus group plans." This study "will investigate how and why people use the brief summary and what parts they find important," she said. "The other two studies will investigate the (brief summary) format and content." Because the study depends on Office of Management and Budget approval, Rice could not provide a timeline for the research. The study's 420 participants will be recruited at malls and screened to be either currently diagnosed with high cholesterol, obesity, asthma or allergies, or caring for someone who has been diagnosed with one of the conditions. Subjects will see test ads on a computer. The speed at which they click the option to move to the next page of a test ad and two other ads will be measured. In addition, the tests will gauge comparative speeds between the main page and brief summary page and between the test ad and the other ads, the FDA said. The series of studies represents an effort to test some new approaches for presenting risk information to consumers, something the FDA suggests is overdue. "In recent years, FDA has become concerned about the adequacy of the brief summary," notes the description in the Federal Register. Drug firms can use their discretion in fulfilling the brief summary requirement of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and often simply repeat in small type the risk-related sections of the approved product labeling. In 2004 FDA released a guidance document offering alternative methods of disclosing risk information. The guidance encouraged drug makers to make brief summaries more consumer friendly by omitting all but the most serious and the most common risks. But few drug makers have experimented with more readable formats. One is Pfizer, whose recently launched, consumer-friendly ad for Lipitor offers important facts like side effects and directions in boxed type.


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Assar Gabrielsson Award for increased knowledge of correlation between immune system and cancer
The Assar Gabrielsson award for 2013 will be presented to Johan Aurelius for his research into the correlation between the body's immune system and cancer. In his studies, Johan Aurelius has shown that treatment stimulating white blood cells can reduce the risk of relapse in leukemia – blood cancer. For the results of his research, Johan Aurelius will receive the Assar Gabrielsson award and SEK 50,000.
It is a known fact that the body's immune system plays a key role in cancer diseases through its ability to recognize and destroy tumor cells. This is done, for example, by certain types of white blood cells, called lymphocytes. Increased knowledge of the correlation between the immune system and cancer is of vital importance to understanding how cancer arises and how it affects the immune system, which could potentially lead to new and better treatment methods.
"The findings from this research could contribute to the future development of better treatment of patients suffering from leukemia," says Professor Eva Forssell-Aronsson, Executive Member of the Assar Gabrielsson Foundation (dedicated to research against cancer diseases).
In his dissertation at Gothenburg University, Johan Aurelius studied the function of two types of lymphocytes in connection with leukemia. He has, for example, proven that cancer cells weaken the immune system by destroying white blood cells, and that this can be prevented by strengthening the white blood cells so that they are capable of resisting the cancer cells. Such treatment could reduce the risk of leukemia relapse.
Assar Gabrielsson was one of the founders of Volvo. In accordance with his wishes, a fund for clinical research into cancer diseases was established. The Assar Gabrielsson Award also includes the opportunity to receive a research grant of SEK 100,000. Over the years, AB Volvo has contributed to the fund's capital and the fund is now able to contribute more than SEK 4 M annually in research grants to young cancer researchers.
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Professor Eva Forssell-Aronsson, Executive Member of Assar Gabrielsson Foundation tel: +46 (0)703-72 26 26.
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Soybean farmers turn to edamame
Soybean farmers turn to edamame
A small but growing number of farmers are experimenting with an edible soybean as they look to capitalize on Americans' interest in adding non-meat proteins to their diets.
The United States is one of the world's top soybean producers, but most beans grown here are used to make cooking oil and feed farm animals. They aren't eaten whole.
Now, some farmers from Arkansas to Minnesota have started planting a type of soybean called edamame. It is a common ingredient in Asian foods and can be used in everything from salads to stir fry.
In Arkansas, a company has opened what's billed as the first American processing plant devoted solely to edamame. Operator Ray Chung estimates the market for edamame in the U.S. is worth $175 million to $200 million.


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Below please find the Government Records Council Meeting Agenda for its February 13, 2003 meeting. Also note that immediately upon coming to order, the Council will enter into closed session for legal advice. The public session and consideration of cases is expected to commence at approximately 10:30 a.m. The public session will take place in Room 129 at the Department of Community Affairs
* In the interest of time speakers are limited to five minutes. Speakers with prepared testimony should provide eight (8) copies for the Council and present a summary.
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The Growth of Soy: Impacts & Solutions
The Growth of Soy
Impacts & Solutions
Think soy is something only vegetarians eat? Think again. Due to a rising demand worldwide for meat products, soy, the majority of which is used as animal feed, has become one of the world's biggest crops.
But its growth has come at a cost. Millions of hectares of forest, grassland and savannah have been converted to agriculture, either directly or indirectly and with demand continuing to rise; more natural ecosystems will be lost – unless we take action.
The problems with soy are both urgent and largely invisible. Most of us are unaware of just how much soy we consume and what effect it is having on the planet. Valuable eco systems such as the Amazon, the Atlantic Forest, the Gran Chaco, the Cerrado and the American Grasslands are at risk.
Species that are threatened include the Jaguar, Maned Wolf and Giant Ant Eater. We urgently need to find ways to produce soy more responsibly, or these important natural ecosystems could be lost forever, along with the priceless biodiversity they support.
The Growth of Soy: Impacts and Solutions, presents an overview of the soy industry and the issues around it. It outlines the uses of soy, charts its extraordinary rate of growth, and presents the data on where soy is produced and consumed. We explore those regions most at risk from the expansion of soy production, as well as discuss its other environmental and social impacts. Finally, and most crucially, we look at some possible solutions for reducing soy's footprint – and what you can do to help.
WWF believes that it is possible to produce soy without destroying forests and other important ecosystems. But this will require a concerted effort from many quarters: all along the soy production chain from producers to feed companies to manufacturers to retailers; from policymakers to financers to consumers.
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In the last 50 years, the production of soy has grown tenfold, from 27 to 269 million tons. The total area of soy now covers over 1 million km2 – the total combined area of France, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.


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I'm back, and with my tutorial return I bring with me some fun lessons that I think you guys will enjoy. To start, lets learn "how to draw chibi Sokka", step by step because I feel that he is another important figure from the AVATAR series that needs to get done in chibi form. Sokka is what you call a big goof. He likes to think that he is funny, but most of the time I find myself laughing because he acts so weird. Now as all you fans know, Sokka is Katara's brother, but unlike Katara he is not a waterbender. Instead he is a warrior who tries to protect his friends to the best of his ability. His weapon of choice is his trusting companion the boomerang. He never goes anywhere without it, and if it's lost so is he. Sokka was a blast to draw because he is such a bright character. I feel that they should have cast someone else to play the life version of Sokka in "The Last Aibender" movie, but than again that's just me. I just feel that Jackson Rathbone was the wrong choice because he was just too old, and because he was more annoying than comical. I'm not saying that he was horrible I just think the role wasn't for him. Anyways, this lesson is going to show you the easiest way to "draw chibi Sokka". I hope you like what you see, and be sure to stay tuned in to catch a glimpse at the other fun lessons that will be going up shortly.
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Happy Birthday to Ryan Giggs!
The Manchester United legend, who continues to amaze everything with the longevity of his career at the highest levels of the footballing pantheon, turns 40 today and still has as much class as the majority of players only half his age.
It's undoubtable that when he does finally decide to hang up his famous boots he will enter the history books as one of the very best servants to have ever donned the red of United.
And it's with this in mind that we've decided to draw up a list of the other legends of club football who have graced the sport in the 21st century.
Many are retired, a rare few still play. One things for sure though, there's no way you're going to be forgetting some of these stars...
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SOURCE: Equity News Circuit
January 07, 2013 08:45 ET
Note to Editors: The Following Is an Investment Opinion Being Issued by the EQUITY NEWS CIRCUIT
Note to Editors: The Following Is an Investment Opinion Being Issued by the EQUITY NEWS CIRCUIT
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Jan 7, 2013) - The Bedford Report has released new equity reports today. As a leading provider of free in depth reports and timely market updates, Bedford is an essential resource for hundreds of thousands of investors across the country.
Alcatel Lucent SA (NYSE: ALU) shares rallied over 12 percent on nearly 48 million shares traded Friday. Analysts at both Credit Suisse and UBS have upgraded the company's rating to "neutral." Shares of the company have surged 44 percent in the past month.
Find out more about Alcatel Lucent SA including full access to the free equity report at: www.BedfordReport.com/ALU
Acme Packet, Inc. (NASDAQ: APKT) shares surged 12 percent on more than 2.5 times the average daily volume Friday. Analysts at Stifel Nicolaus have recently upgraded the company's rating from "hold" to "buy" and raised its price target to $27.
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Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) shares spiked 5 percent on more than double the average daily volume Friday. Shipping stocks were boosted by a swing in the Baltic Dry Index, which posted a gained for the first time since November 28, 2012.
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SolarCity Corp. (NASDAQ: SCTY) shares of the solar energy company spiked 10 percent Friday. Bloomberg has recently reported that the company forecasts installations will grow by 60 percent in 2013.
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Revenge Forum
Sorry Revenge fanatics. We've shut down the Revenge forum.
If you want vengeance against someone, please hunt down those pesky individuals and bots who litter our worlds with spam. It is because of them that we decided to move on from the forums.
Since we do have a wonderful discussion system in place on individual posts on the main site, we hope the transition from one spot to another won't be too terrible.
Your conversations are moderated so you are free from spam and trolls. You can also get notifications from the threads when a new comment is posted so you don't have to be in the conversation to keep an eye on it. The system does the work for you.
We love our readers and your loyalty means the world to us. If there comes an opportunity for us to attack the idea of forums differently in the future, we most certainly will.
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NCIS Episode Preview: "Shabbat Shalom"Steve Marsi at . Comments
NCIS returns next Tuesday with what looks like an emotional episode.
In "Shabbat Shalom," the team investigates the link to a dead journalist and a Navy petty officer, while Ziva is taken aback by a sudden visit by her father, who she hasn't seen in more than two years.
Ziva is understandably suspicious and questions the purpose of her dad's visit, but Mossad director Eli (played by Michael Nouri) insists he is in the U.S. strictly to see his daughter for Shabbat dinner.
Is there more to it, or is he really there to make amends and that's it?
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Charlotte School of Law
Our entire academic mission is structured around three core mission concepts that make the Charlotte School of Law experience unique and provide a pathway to future success and fulfillment. These three ideals form a foundation for every aspect of the school—from academics and pro bono work to career development and community leadership.
Practical preparation is critical. A rigorous curriculum has been created to ensure that our students are equipped with practical skills that will allow them to thrive in a professional setting. Students are taught not only the traditions and theory of law, but also how to apply this learning through critical thinking and analytical skill sets. We address what using a law degree in "real life" can mean to an individual both personally and professionally.
Our students are our focus. Our faculty is driven by a desire to motivate and energize the student community in every aspect of the Charlotte School of Law experience. Professors are accessible mentors who take an active role in the development of students and help them to embrace their legal education and capitalize on the opportunities within the school and community network of resources. Student success is of the utmost importance to everyone at the institution, on every level.
It is essential to serve our community. The Charlotte School of Law believes strongly that tomorrow's leaders must reflect and interact effectively with an eclectic collective of people and cultures. Consequently, the school places strong emphasis on serving the underserved through community service and pro bono work in an inclusive environment that fosters a demanding yet supportive educational setting for a diverse community.
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College of Arts & Humanities
Lander University recently hosted the South Carolina Speech and Theatre Association (SCSTA) High School Festival for the second straight year.
The festival provides a forum for high school students to compete in such categories as solo acting, duet acting, group acting, ensemble performance, storytelling, original monologue, impromptu speaking, literary interpretation, theatrical design and readers' theatre.
The big winner was Summerville High School, which claimed eight of 10 first-place awards and six of 10 second-place awards.
Because of conflicts with proms and spring break, all of the schools that participated in the 2010 festival were unable to do so this year. Nevertheless, associate professor of mass communication and theatre Monique Sacay-Bagwell, who served as festival host, termed the event a success.
"Despite the lower attendance compared to last year, I think it went very well," she said. "The participants seemed to be pleased with how it was all handled. Even my Lander University volunteers seemed to be impressed with many of the performances they saw."
Winners of this year's SCSTA High School Festival, in order of placement in the events, were:
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~Source: Auton Neurosci. March 14, 2013.
By F. Togo F and B. Natelson.
We determined whether alterations in heart rate dynamics during sleep in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) differed from controls and/or correlated with changes of sleepiness before and after a night in the sleep laboratory.
We compared beat-to-beat RR intervals (RRI) during nocturnal sleep, sleep structure, and subjective scores on visual analog scale for sleepiness in 18 CFS patients with 19 healthy controls aged 25-55 after excluding subjects with sleep disorders.
A short-term fractal scaling exponent (?1) of RRI dynamics, analyzed by the detrended fluctuation analysis (DFA) method, was assessed after stratifying patients into those who reported more or less sleepiness after the night's sleep (a.m. sleepier or a.m. less sleepy, respectively).
Patients in the a.m. sleepier group showed significantly (p<0.05) higher fractal scaling index ?1 during non-rapid eye movement (non-REM) sleep (Stages 1, 2, and 3 sleep) than healthy controls, although standard polysomnographic measures did not differ between the groups.
The fractal scaling index ?1 during non-REM sleep was significantly (p<0.05) higher than that during awake periods after sleep onset for healthy controls and patients in the a.m. less sleepy group, but did not differ between sleep stages for patients in the a.m. sleepier group.
For patients, changes in self-reported sleepiness before and after the night correlated positively with the fractal scaling index ?1 during non-REM sleep (p<0.05).
These results suggest that RRI dynamics or autonomic nervous system activity during non-REM sleep might be associated with disrupted sleep in patients with CFS.


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Each Marlin is unique.
I am an avid programmer.
I am a night owl.
I am a bit of a metal head.
I am self motivated and hardworking.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Thomas Simmons '16
I am a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer.
I am a rabid Buffalo Bills fan.
I am an incurable bibliophile.
I am a world-class composter.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
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Professor of History
I am obsessed with Anderson Cooper.
I am a Court Appointed Special Advocate.
I am passionate about domestic violence awareness.
I am definitely a morning person.
I am best friends with my little sister.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Christina Reynolds '15
I am an avid smiler.
I am bilingual.
I am a closet Beyoncé backup dancer.
I am going to save the world someday.
I am a terrible singer, but I do it anyway.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Liz Wade '15
I am a true Delawarean.
I am a realist.
I am aspiring to be a doctor.
I am a college distance runner.
I am living each day thankful for the God above.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
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I am a soccer player.
I am a Texan in Virginia.
I am a different type of thinker.
I am a devoted Christian.
I am a believer in people.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
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I am an artist.
I am a Global Scholar.
I am a first generation citizen.
I am sister to three brothers and a twin.
I am an international soccer player.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Marta Deptula '15
I am a student invention.
I am a mischief maker and a pompom shaker.
I am a member of each of VWC's 70+ clubs and organizations.
I am a size 27-DDD in athletic shoes.
I am hooked on Marlin spirit.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Bob Marlin
Virginia Wesleyan Mascot
I am a millennial.
I am an Eagles fan.
I am eager to travel the world.
I am proud of my father.
I am headed in the right direction.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Carmen Dawkins '10
I am determined.
I am from Las Vegas, Nevada.
I am fascinated by science.
I am a US Navy veteran.
I am independent.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Margie Sleeper '14
I am a dreamer.
I am passionate about microbiology.
I am a humanitarian.
I am an amateur beekeeper.
I am a sister to four beautiful women.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Mindy Bertram '15
I am a student athlete.
I am a film buff.
I am an army officer in training.
I am an avid reader.
I am a hopeful writer.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Mike Connors '13
I am a closet Luddite.
I am learning to code from my 9-year-old.
I am a German undergraduate major.
I am ambidextrous.
I am a car dancer.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Lisa Lyon Payne
Associate Professor of Communication
I am a musician.
I am proud to be a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha.
I am a lover of the sun and sand.
I am a defender of Hyrule.
I am an enthusiastic fan of Michael Jackson.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Julia Bowles '16
I am passionate about higher education.
I am addicted to Indian food.
I am organized, pragmatic and logical, but always late.
I am lucky to be living in Perth, Western Australia.
I am so in love with my life.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Julie Gravel '04
Marketing Coordinator, Edith Cowan University
I am most happy on the water.
I am a big Sade fan.
I am having fun being a mom.
I am an eBay-aholic.
I am always running late.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Deirdre Gonsalves-Jackson
Associate Professor of Biology
I am a Christian.
I am a lacrosse player.
I am constantly losing things.
I am a strong believer in daily nap time.
I am willing to work hard for what I want.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Amari Agee '15
I am an artist.
I am a long distance runner.
I am an observer of biological organisms.
I am an identical twin.
I am in love with nature.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Katie Bennett '13
I am a husband, father and grandfather.
I am a teacher.
I am a boater and musician.
I am old, but I'm happy.
I am a lucky man!
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
David Garraty
Professor of Management/Business/Economics
I am going to save the world with bees, not tomorrow but today.
I am a Gemini.
I am a lover of the written word, spoken word and all words that are sung aloud.
I am always smiling.
I am a pescatarian.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Collette Vauthier '17
I am a dog person.
I am an athlete.
I am a helper of others in need.
I am a lover of food.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Alex Maguire '12
I am a competitive U.S.T.A. tennis player.
I am a napper.
I am a graduate of the first women's class at the University of Virginia.
I am the mother of twins.
I am a traveler who has lived in Paris and climbed at Machu Picchu.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Joyce Howell
Professor of Art History
I am a sister to four sisters.
I am die hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
I am a Student Athlete.
I am a cliche girl who enjoys chick flicks on a rainy day with chocolate and a bag of popcorn.
I am an opportunist.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Tianna Garland '16
I am meticulous.
I am an All-ODAC lacrosse player.
I am lost without my family.
I am a product of my past.
I am in control of my own future.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Allison Buckley '12
I am a father of four.
I am a filmmaker.
I am rarely seen without coffee in my hand.
I am a nature lover.
I am a neat freak.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Stu Minnis
Batten Associate Professor of Communication
I am a musician, an athlete, and a scholar.
I am thrilled when I bring a smile to someone's face.
I am fascinated by our universe.
I am an animal lover.
I am a Renaissance man.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Jesse Tomczak '11
I am someone who loves to dance and sing.
I am a volunteer for rescued cats.
I am often mistaken for a student, but I am proud to have my Ph.D. in clinical psychology.
I am passionate about women's issues.
I am lucky to be married to a man who is as much of a feminist as I am.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Taryn Myers
Assistant Professor of Psychology
I am a workaholic.
I am a passionate organizer.
I am appreciative of the small joys of life.
I am committed to my goals.
I am a lover of all cultures.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Rayven Davis '15
I am afraid of snakes.
I am not afraid to mix stripes and plaids.
I am drawn to creative people.
I am pretty good at air hockey.
I am really good at giving compliments.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Erika Johnson Guess '02
Project Manager, Ciniva Web Agency
I am a proud husband, father and grandfather.
I am passionate about church-related, liberal arts education.
I am an author, a runner and a fan of all college sports.
I am an advocate for lifelong learning and personal excellence.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Dr. Scott D. Miller
Virginia Wesleyan College President
I am a Disney Princess.
I am the daughter of a postal worker.
I am a great pillow fort maker.
I am a lover of naps.
I am a tap/ballet/jazz/modern dancer.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Khedejah Been '15
I am a man of character in the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity.
I am en route to a Ph.D. in chemistry.
I am teaching myself how to play the guitar.
I am a fan of "Fight Club."
I am a collector of periodic tables.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Matthew Boyce '13
I am a Northern Virginia native.
I am a Walking Dead fanatic.
I am involved in too much.
I am a Sigma Nu.
I am a zombie hunter.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Jonathan Snow '15
I am a proud Armenian.
I am an Obama supporter.
I am determined to visit Germany again.
I am a mittens rather than gloves person.
I am addicted to Virginia summers.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Kala Bohigian '11
Development Researcher and Database Assistant
I am an obsessive collector.
I am an airplane crash survivor.
I am a licensed psychotherapist.
I am allergic to cats, of which I have three.
I am "Facebook avoidant."
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Bill Brown
Director of Student Counseling Services
I am a leader.
I am a native of New York.
I am a soccer player.
I am blessed to be attending VWC.
I am ready to take on the world.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
AJ Mpasiakos '17
I am a journalist.
I am known to sing my own made-up songs.
I am in love with food.
I am a Sigma Sigma Sigma sister.
I am a hard worker and a goofball.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Rachel Balsley '13
I am crazy about my darling grandchildren.
I am Tom Selleck's biggest fan and hope to meet him one day.
I am inclined to stop at every yard sale I see.
I am having fun learning to play Bunco with my girlfriends..
I am convinced that I have the best job and work for the best people on campus.
I am Virginia Wesleyan.
Elaine Aird '96
Accounts Payable Coordinator


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Summer Adventures: Time to Experiment
Science doesn't require fancy equipment or extravagant plans; it's all around us! Even talking about why some things float while others sink while you are splashing around in the pool is science. Summer offers the time to explore science in a whole new way!
Here are a few recommendations to bring science to life this summer holiday:
Take A Field Trip
Consider a trip to the science museum to kick off the summer. The Arizona Science Center is a great way to escape the heat and experience science in a whole new way! Another great science experience is the Children's Museum of Phoenix. Although this museum isn't specifically designed around science, it is a great place for younger children to investigate simple scientific ideas.
Get Your Hands Dirty
Plan your own scientific experiment or project with your child. There are plenty of remarkable experiments to try! Test what happens when you mix liquids of different densities. Try the famous coke and mentos experiment. To find the perfect experiment you can check out this article by Lemon Lime Adventures or browse Pinterest. One super fun way to spend time together is to design and build a working contraption with things you have around your house. If you want to gather some ideas for your own design try starting out with the game Fantastic Contraption.
Beat the Heat
Most people in Arizona would say the best summer activity is one where you aren't in the staggering heat. If this sounds like you, try out the science of astronomy. Observe the night sky and learn the names of some constellations. If you need a little help, there are plenty of apps out there to answer any question you might have about the night sky.
Of course, there are always the traditional options of enrolling in a science day camp, class or workshop. All of these fun exercises can help you start brainstorming possible topics for next year's science fair. With so many different options, summer is a great time for scientific exploration!


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Where the #!%!#$ did brandi go? I wanted more of brandi, not the other one! :/
thats brandi belle
She is incredible! What a fantastic body! What enthusiasm! Had me hard from start to finish! God she is good!
Those girls are soo hot
I want that chick with the purple hair!
Hot body, but lame scene.
lucky guy
does anyone know know the name of the girl? one is Brandi belle..theother ?
he said a lot of times, a lot a lot "THERE YOU GO" why????... is funest!
Backroom casting Knock Off! Lmao
a new girl tryin to break in. you can see her at brandi belle's site but only like 1/2 vids
stacy i love you
what your name? she is sexy
The guy is a douche.
too silly
I don't know ,but i fall in love with the girl who has purple hair!
There is a TV, in which you can see the same scene with a TV, in which you can see the same scene with a TV, in which... It's Pornception!!
mmmmmm,,,like that gurl
Whats the name of the purple hair babe!!! It's hoooooooot
the bitch with colored hair, does anyone know her name?? would fuck and suck her to death, while listening to Akercocke, then anoint her wilth white nectar for the master!
nice vid ! My favorite casting video, but maybe there's a bit too much of the silly comments from the guy. Still awesome and very special imo. Stacy is amazing !
she'll learn to love the taste one day
this chick got nice tits and ass 10/10 and she lookin yummy :P
i would like to see a scene like that with italian or spanish girls!!!
That was by far the best video i've ever seen on this site. She has a beautiful tiny body that I would love to fuck my damn self. Once she got going it was on till the end!!!!
elles sont trop bonne
You guys need to get a life
Great ass
geile luders...
That gal is Stacey Sexton. Has done a few vids from what i could find. A friend of mine knows her and said she has a military girlfriend and is indeed a lesbian! Lucky bitch her gf is, id love to have that pussy to myself! No use for such a tight pussy if shes a lesbian though
this bitch dances at spearmint rhino in las vegas, so hot for a dyke
She is a real hottie. At first she was sort of shy once she got into she was really enjoying it a lot. An I would have love to she her and Brandi make out more together than what little they did together. Looks like she is going to be a up and coming great porn star. Only down side in the whole thing was when she was spiting at the end.
Her name is Stacey Sexton
you fuckin cum whore
Say something
Perfect, cummed on her!
girl on the rights name?
Stacey Sexton and Brandi Belle in Punk Pussy on Mofos B Sides
Could you tell me what site is it? I have searched for it but I found nothing!
Yeah, sure she is 'new', sure. uhhuh lol. another bullshit casting clip. However, love the gal with the blue tinted hair and like her ink as well. those are great boobs and she has a lovely cunt. hot little number.
Same again with MILF's please..................
Yes, but what is the site to find other girls too?
Dude is super creepy.
does anyone know the name of the site this is from?
one of the best video ever seen. super......
The girl with purple and red hair is Stacey Sexton, but she is also called SirenSex and works as a stripper Oh and she's LESBIAN !!!!!!!!!
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I am a huge fan of Google TV, so I was really excited when VIZIO placed their $99 Co-Star up for pre-order back in July. We emailed their PR team to see if we could get a sample unit to review, but they never responded and I just went ahead and ordered one from their online store.
My unit finally shipped on August 17th and my credit card was later billed on August 21st, but I have yet to receive the unit. The problem appears to be that VIZIO tried to cut some corners by using FedEx's economical SmartPost shipping. This service starts with Fedex picking up the package from the shipper, and then they hand it over to the U.S. Postal Service to make the final delivery.
Since the U.S. Postal Service was supposed to make the delivery there is no way to confirm the drop-off with a tracking number. My experience has told me that the U.S. Postal Service can often lose items, so I always ship my packages with FedEx Air or Ground and require a signature at delivery.
So anyways, I reported my problem to VIZIO customer service on August 28th and they told me they would have to file a claim with FedEx before they could send me another Co-Star. They said they would contact me later that day when it was resolved, so I thanked them and went about my business.
VIZIO customer service never called me back and the package never came.
I started calling VIZIO back about once a week and every time I was told the same thing. "I'm sorry I can't help you." "I need to talk to someone in another department and call you back." "No, I can't offer you a refund."
As someone who has worked in customer service, I find it alarming that it has taken so so long to resolve my support case. I have been extremely patient every time I have called in, but no one seems to care that I'm an unhappy customer. It should be a simple task to file a claim with FedEx and ship me another Co-Star, but VIZIO can't seem to figure it out.
To this day I'm still waiting in hopes that someone will call or email me to let me know when my Co-Star is on the way again. I'm at a loss for what I should do next, so hopefully someone from VIZIO will read this and forward it to someone that cares.
Update: Someone from VIZIO saw my blog post via Google Alerts and contacted me. They apologized for the shipping issues and agreed to overnight me a Co-Star. It's nice to know they took care of me so fast after complaining, and I hope the other non-bloggers who had issues with their deliveries will receive the same treatment.


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Morgan Freeman and Fibromyalgia
Re: "Should Morgan Freeman Speak Out about Fibromyalgia?"
Men are, indeed, taken more seriously than women, which could raise credibility for fibromyalgia considerably. But perhaps the greatest benefit would come from promoting fibro as a gender-blind illness. As long as it is seen as a woman's issue, not only will it be dismissed as purely psychosomatic, but it will also never get the necessary resources devoted to research into causes and treatments. As a feminist, I fiercely resent that a man would be a better spokesperson for us than a woman–for ANY reason/rationale. But reality is what it is. And it bites. So we need to take advantage of whatever tools may be available, and a well known and highly respected man such as Morgan Freeman is a real opportunity. All that said, it's his decision to make. While the fibro community stands to gain should he speak up, there is real risk to him, for reasons familiar to all of us. – sick4ever
After reading the article, I question whether Mr. Freeman even has fibromyalgia. It sounds more like some sort of referred pain from his nerve damaged injuries – sort of like radiculopathy or perhaps even more like something that's called Compartmental Regional Pain Syndrome or CRPS. It used to be called RSD or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. Generally, its onset occurs after injury and/or surgery and from what I know, is extremely painful. It shares some fibromyalgia characteristics, in that it can cause some autonomic type dysfunction, but that generally occurs when the whole body is involved (like the case of an acquaintance of mine, who was thrown through a windshield and suffered head trauma as well as full body injuries). Most cases, like Mr. Freeman's as well as another friend of mine, are localized to the injured extremity or perhaps a quadrant of the body, especially if it's referred pain. I could definitely see misdiagnosis' between the two conditions. I also base my theory on the fact that Mr. Freeman does not complain of any unwell feelings or lack of normal energy for a man of his advanced years. I definitely think it could detract from the campaign to give fibromyalgia some medical credibility, if it turned out that a famous spokesperson/sufferer didn't have the condition to begin with. Just my two cents worth – Rick G.
I am a fan of Morgan Freeman and believe he would be an excellent spokesman for people with Fibromyalgia. But I respect his decision, as a person with fibromyalgia I cannot commit to even a dinner outing because I never know how bad the pain will be from day to day. So how can I ask such a commitment from Mr Freeman? – Dideno
I agree that it is up to him, but let him know he is more than welcome at any time. As others have said, it is not for us to decide but his decision alone. I used to volunteer for many charities but fibro has over time made me have to reduce how much and what I can do. Instead of doing walk-a-thons, I now volunteer to sit the check-in tables, or do post and pre event office type work. We all understand the sacrifices we each have to make, and that Fibro varies from person to person. As to his specific case of Fibro, that is between him and his doctor to determine. Have we as the Fibro community forgot that our "definitive" diagnosis is less than a decade old and that many of us had to fight with Doctors who said it "was our imagination" or a psychiatric disorder. I have dealt with it since the mid-90's and had to fight with MD's who thought I needed anti-depressants, and was only seeking narcotics. It wasn't until a friend of a friend (who was a MD) observed me dealing with Fibro without any meds at a weekend re-enactment event that I finally got the aid I needed. So let's not forget that any good help IS help. There are still many myths out there to dispel about Fibro, and if Mr. Freeman is up to the task and wants to, as much or as little as he can, more power to him.
After reading a few of the comments, I agree that Mr. Freeman would be an excellent spokesperson for FM, however, he speaks of his love of solitude and being under constant scrutiny as FM's spokesperson wouldn't be to his advantage where solitude and privacy are concerned. I feel men are taken much more seriously when it comes to most health concerns. Most of the major studies involve men, not women, even though both sexes suffer from most of the same maladies. Would I like for Mr. Freeman to speak out regarding his battle with FM? Would I like to see more "non-believers" among the medical community take notice when a truly credible person offers his perspective on a greatly misunderstood affliction? Of course I would. But he isn't obligated to do so. As someone else mentioned, we know how taxing it is to have an active flare. We know what it's like to live hour to hour or day to day unable to make plans that involve much more than a nod and a nap, if we're lucky. On reading Mr. Freeman's description of his bout with FM I have no doubt that he does indeed have it. He does paint an accurate picture of FM, similar to my own experience. I feel more people would take notice and make an effort to understand Fibromyalgia, were he to speak out about it. But it's not up to us to determine whether or not Mr. Freeman should speak out about FM. – wyldaeval
Many Questions About This Study
Re: "Pleasure/Pain Brain Signals Disrupted in Fibromyalgia Patients"
There are many studies which come from the premise that FM is a central pain processing problem and that sufferers have increased sensitivity to pain. This "hypothesis" also implies that the pain is generated from no source or that the source is "normal" sensation re-interpreted as painful. This may be part of the condition but it ignores the studies which have shown significant peripheral abnormalities. It also ignores the immunological data which tells us that there are pseudo-autoimmune activities and does not account for the extreme fatigue also felt by many with FM. While this article supports previous research of the involvement of the dopaminergic and gabaergic transmission the idea that it is a rewards/punishment signaling disruption is fanciful. We are not told how many years these subjects have had FM. Just think about it: If you have had debilitating pain for many years then you will be "on-edge" about pain, really on-edge!. When you anticipate an extra painful stimulus you will feel like you are being punished. When you experience extra pain, such as a splinter beneath your fingernail you probably will scream louder than someone who does not have FM. Yes, people with FM become more sensitized to pain. THIS IS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE ILLNESS! The theory of central sensitivity is useful but if it is the starting point theory of the research it will limit/bias the research conclusions as in this study. – IanH
Ginger Helps with Pain
Re: "Fibromyalgia Drug Savella May Also Help Prevent Migraines"
I have tried numerous medications to stop the Fibro pain. Unfortunately, I have not found the correct combo. I have tried Savella but the medication was not successful for me. I believe my Fibro is link to inflammation in my body. I also believe my Fibro is secondary. I was stricken with Fibro after I developed Sheehan's Syndrome. I have been eating about a half cup of raw ginger daily. I have found that ginger has helped with my pain from Relapsing Polychondritis. I hope Savella can help others with Fibro. – HypoGal
The Importance of Mindset and Taking Responsibility for One's Health
Re: "Creating a Mindset of Healing"
As someone who has dealt with fibromyalgia since early 2001, and who suffered daily, crushing chest pain, I can vouch for the importance of a positive mindset. I can also vouch for the importance of taking responsibility for one's own health. This is not to negate the fear, pain, depression and all the rest that accompanies this terrible condition. But over time, I was able to get to the place where I do not have that kind of pain anymore, and am able to live a much more normal life. This was done by two ways: 1) realizing that I could improve my situation, and 2) learning all I could about the many natural ways of improving one's health. Among these ways was gradually improving my diet so that, while I continue to enjoy foods (I'm actually a "foodie"), I eat and appreciate a much more natural diet. My pain specialist, who I continue to see as I am winding down from my medications, considers me to be something of a "poster girl" for fibromyalgia recovery. I used to take about ten meds all at once, including high doses of Oxycontin and Vicodin, but am now down to only my Lyrica, the one drug that made a significant dent on my recovery. I recently went down from 300 MG per day of Lyrica to 200 MG, with plans to lower it further, and even do away with it, if possible, because it is my belief that I will be likely better off without it. I believe that the meds themselves caused many of my most annoying symptoms, and might have been perpetuating my fibromyalgia, so I am glad to be off of all but the Lyrica. I did this mostly on my own, but with the advice of my doctor as to the best ways of getting off my meds. It took some fortitude to do this, since most medical doctors have a pharmaceutical orientation. However, they cannot argue with real results. I don't expect to get completely over my fibromyalgia, but I certainly do expect to keep improving within the bounds of my advancing age (69). – pearls


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Since we want the best for our pets, we should include them in the go green movement. Here are a few ways you can create a cleaner, greener home for you and your pet.
The simple description of an abscess is a pocket of pus located somewhere in the body.
Acepromazine is used as a sedative and a pre-anesthetic agent. It also possesses the following properties: prevents vomiting, prevents muscle spasms, alleviates itching as a result of skin irritation and decreases temperature.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol®, Paracetamol, APAP, N-acetyl-p-aminophenol) is a pain relief and fever-reducing medicine people use for many types of pain.
Acetaminophen is a medication that is used to treat fever and/or pain in humans. Acetaminophen is toxic for dogs, and unfortunately, acetaminophen toxicity in dogs is somewhat common as dog owners attempt to treat their dogs for pain without first consulting with a veterinarian.
This medicine may be prescribed to treat glaucoma – a disease of the eye that increases intraocular pressure and produces defects in the field of vision. Acetazolamide will reduce the amount of pressure in the eye.
Canine acne is an inflammatory disorder of the lips and the skin of the muzzle. Dogs with mild cases of acne often have red bumps or pustules (pimples) on their skin. In some cases, acne may be associated with underlying skin conditions. There are a variety of treatments that may be used for the treatment of canine acne.
New medical advancements are extraordinary, yet many veterinarians are turning to a form of ancient medicine to help their patients. Utilizing centuries-old techniques of acupuncture and acupressure may enhance traditional veterinary medicine and further benefit the canine community.
The term limber tail is one of several slang terms that apply to a condition that is technically called acute caudal myopathy.
Addison's disease is the common name for hypoadrenocorticism, caused by decreased hormone production from the outer part or cortex of the adrenal gland.