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Is the brain hard-wired for pain?
Analysis of white matter sheds new light on chronic pain
The last thing anyone in pain wants to hear is that "it's all in your head." But a new study, published this month in Pain, revealed that some chronic pain might, quite literally, depend on the state of the brain. Analyzing the brain structure of chronic pain sufferers may help explain why some people recover quickly from an injury while others experience ongoing pain. Researchers think these findings could lead to more specialized pain treatment.
Physical pain is one of the most universal forms of human stress. But not all pain is created equally. While acute pain is a temporary reaction of the nervous system to disease or other threats to the body, chronic pain is different. Signals keep firing in the nervous system even after an injury has healed.
"Everyone will experience acute pain," explained Vania Apkarian, professor of physiology at Northwestern University in Chicago and senior author of the study. "But only some develop chronic pain and until now, no one understood why."
According to a recent report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), an organization associated with the National Academy of Sciences, chronic pain affects nearly 100 million Americans. That's more than heart disease, diabetes and cancer combined.
"While pain can be a symptom of another condition, when it becomes chronic, it can be a disease in its own right," said Sean Mackey, chief of Pain Management at Stanford University in California and co-author of the IOM report.
To figure out what turns acute pain into a chronic problem, Apkarian's team scanned the brains of 46 patients with lower-back pain using diffusion tensor imaging, a type of MRI that traces the brain's white matter – fibers that transfer information to different places in the brain. The team then measured the fractional anisotropy (FA) – a reflection of the diameters, densities and other properties of those white matter fibers. They found that patients who developed chronic pain had decreased FA values compared to those who didn't. Apkarian says these differences may make those patients more likely to develop chronic pain.
As patients recover, "the white matter measurements do not change significantly, suggesting these properties predict chronic pain and are not modified by the injury," said Andy Alexander, director of the Waisman Lab for Brain Imaging at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
The researchers then compared the brain scans of the patients who developed chronic pain against a separate group of patients with already established chronic pain, and found that their white matter was similar. On the other hand, the white matter of healthy control subjects looked more like that of the subjects who did not develop chronic pain. After the study was completed, the researchers used the brain scans to retrospectively predict, with an 80% success rate, which patients in the original study would develop chronic pain.
Stanford's Mackey thinks the key to resolving chronic pain is to understand how it develops. "Because many chronic pain problems start with an acute pain episode," he said, "identifying factors that predict chronic pain will help develop treatments to prevent that occurrence." Apkarian's team is currently using the information gained from this study to develop new medications to stop the transition from acute to chronic pain.
"For fifteen years I had been advocating that the brain is important in chronic pain," Apkarian said, "but I had no idea it was this important."


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2017 BMW X5 Design Pure Experience
2017 BMW X5 Design Pure Experience - BMW's cost into every SUV sector hasn't already watered down the one that began all of it. The 2017 BMW X5 is a benchmark for high-end SUVs as well as the bar through which many are contrasted. Its off-road ability is overshadowed only by its on-road manners, as well as its indoor design and also convenience make this SUV a must-see for consumers. We expect there'll be an additional permutation of a crossover-coupe-SUV-sedan-wagon to charge from Munich by the time we're maded with this story.
The X5's outside sheet metal has absolutely aged, however not poorly. Inside, the X5 radiates and we'll offer you the highlights: high dashboard, great materials, lovely infotainment, and also far better external visibility. The existing X5 is a softer method to SUVs compared to its forefathers. The latest X3 appears as an impact in the larger SUV's profile, and BMW's cars turn up in its front end. The mix of a tapered roofline and lower home window line give the X5 a little wagon-esque look, we say.
Along its sheet steel, the X5's side stampings aesthetically remove some of the weight from its buttocks as well as its character line attracts all the way around to LED taillights that infuse some wedge right into its shape.
2017 BMW X5 Interior Design
The front three-quarters are a little muddled. Its sharp nose lines look a little overwrought as well as the kidney grille with chrome borders distracts interest from well positioned fronts lights (that can be exchanged out for all-LED units).
Inside, the X5 is instantaneously well-known to anyone who's driven a modern BMW. The horizontal rack layout as well as driver-centric cockpit is brilliant as well as tidy, a far cry from older BMWs as well as their plain seas of black. 2 indoor themes can be gotten as an upgrade to the common poplar wood trim and also black leatherette upholstery: Ivory White Nappa leather pairs up with oak or various other wood trims, while the Mocha appearance obtains Nappa leather in that color and black Nappa leather on the dashboard, with contrasting wood trim. Dakota leather upholstery is common on the xDrive50i and also offered on the other models.
The X5 can be finagled with any of three trim lines. Deluxe Line X5s have most intense metal embellishments, while the xLine obtains a blacked-out grille as well as under-mirror trim, with intense home window sills. The M Sporting activity includes a body package, Shadowline trim, and high-gloss roof covering rails, in addition to bigger wheels.
2017 BMW X5 Design Pure Experience
A suitable mix of sportiness, looks and adventure: the optional Design Pure Experience package deal underlines the sure of oneself character and impressive appearance of the BMW X5. A BMW X5 equipped with Layout Pure Experience shows a marvelous visibility-- whichever method you take a look at it. The aesthetic engine guard in combed steel at the front and back and also a brushed-steel consider the sides, the air inlets with a differentiated look and also the tailpipe and also grille bars in silver matt lend an enforcing air to the entire vehicle.
It is just as striking on the unique Nappa leather upholstery with contrast sewing as well as extended features in Mocha and also the fine-wood trim Fineline Pure. Exterior Layout Pure Encounter as well as Interior Design Pure Encounter can be purchased separately.
The 2017 BMW X5 boasts a solid set of powertrains as well as attributes that relocate the sedan towards the top of any type of listing of luxury SUVs.

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Monday, 15 September 2008
The Hakawati by Rabih Alameddine
Picador €23.60 (hardback)
OSAMA is the name of the narrator. It's a playful touch that brings you into Alameddine's Arabian Nights world.
A hakawati is a seanchaí. These traditional storytellers work Arab cafes, holding listeners spellbound with tricksy twists.
Osama has rushed from Los Angeles to his father's Beirut deathbed. As the family mourns and remembers, a series of stories about emirs and slaves and djinns plays itself out.
It's a device that works, kind of. The book is fat enough to have proved a potent weapon in any of the wars the family passes through - the Lebanese war, the Israel-Palestine one, various homelier conflicts.
In one running story, slave girl Fatima gets herself a djinn stalker who cuts off her hand, and she goes in search of this charmed hand.
(You know those familiar Irish door-knockers in the shape of a hand, by the way? They originated from the same charm - the Hand of Fatima.)
For the western reader - this one, anyway - it all gets confusing. I found myself whining "Where's the story", wanting just one tale rather than this plethora.
If you want to know all about the folk myth around the Koran, and how the Middle East thinks, though, you needn't look further than this wind-about tale.
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Sweden's former prime minister has become a viral sensation following one of the most bizarre videobombs of the year.
Carl Bildt, 68, walked behind the leader of his conservative Moderate Party's youth wing, Benjamin Dousa, during a TV4 interview at its annual conference in Orebro over the weekend.
With a white cup in hand, Bildt bounced along the screen:
MEDIA: Former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt interrupts interview pic.twitter.com/oLdVExQ7Ml— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) October 15, 2017
The footage only lasted about six seconds, but the clip of the current co-chair of the board of the European Council on Foreign Relations showing his goofy side soon went viral.
It appeared to delight tweeters, with some likening him to Rowan Atkinson's quirky character of Mr. Bean:
the real mr. bean— Human Nature (@TheHumanNautre) October 15, 2017
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This makes me happy. https://t.co/tG3eMrUYsA— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) October 15, 2017
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This is excellent, @carlbildthttps://t.co/eqrxOMK5Ti— Blake Hounshell (@blakehounshell) October 15, 2017
Ok this is a genuinely world-class photo-bombing by @carlbildthttps://t.co/4CvwQhSNXB— Robin Wigglesworth (@RobinWigg) October 15, 2017
Whatever is in that cup I'll have one https://t.co/5kR3ffhtVJ— Timo Smit (@Timosmit) October 15, 2017
@tparsi omg I love this ! @carlbildt is living his #BestLife and I am here for it— Heidi (@PersianPrinzess) October 15, 2017
Ha ha pic.twitter.com/ZymmMDcnrF— GAUTAM (@gautamkn) October 15, 2017
- This article originally appeared on HuffPost.


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What does second law of thermodynamics mean?
Definitions for second law of thermodynamics
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Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word second law of thermodynamics.
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second law of thermodynamics(noun)
a law stating that mechanical work can be derived from a body only when that body interacts with another at a lower temperature; any spontaneous process results in an increase of entropy
Second law of thermodynamics
The second law of thermodynamics states that the entropy of an isolated system never decreases, because isolated systems spontaneously evolve towards thermodynamic equilibrium—the state of maximum entropy. Equivalently, perpetual motion machines of the second kind are impossible. The second law is an empirically validated postulate of thermodynamics, but it can be understood and explained using the underlying quantum statistical mechanics, together with the assumption of low-entropy initial conditions in the distant past. In the language of statistical mechanics, entropy is a measure of the number of microscopic configurations corresponding to a macroscopic state. Because equilibrium corresponds to a vastly greater number of microscopic configurations than any non-equilibrium state, it has the maximum entropy, and the second law follows because random chance alone practically guarantees that the system will evolve towards equilibrium. It is an expression of the fact that over time, differences in temperature, pressure, and chemical potential decrease in an isolated non-gravitational physical system, leading eventually to a state of thermodynamic equilibrium.
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San Francisco Ferry Building, CA
Located at the historic San Francisco Ferry Building and carrying our complete line of wares, this showroom's 500 square feet pack quite a punch. Each location showcases our dinnerware, tile, and homeware products from like-minded designer/makers around the United States (and beyond). And, like any family, each kid, err, we mean showroom, goes about it in their own way.
Friends & Family
Begun in the Bay Area by a husband and wife team in 1948 and continued in the Bay Area by a husband and wife team in 2003, Heath Ceramics is clearly a Bay Area family affair, which is probably why we've felt right at home within the historic San Francisco Ferry Building community.
In fact, some of our neighbors — The Slanted Door and the Hog Island Oyster Bar, to name a couple — serve on Heath dinnerware. Across the street, at Cowgirl Creamery, check out our Dwell Patterns tile while sampling some seriously delicious cheese. Oh, and tell them we say hi!
History + Location = A Perfect Match
Located within the historic San Francisco Ferry Building at the foot of Market Street, the Ferry Building Marketplace has become a celebration of San Francisco's vibrant past and culinary-rich present. "We've always wanted to be more accessible to our San Francisco customer, and this is the perfect match," says Heath Ceramics Creative Director and co-owner Catherine Bailey.
But of course, if our little San Francisco outpost leaves you wanting, we've coordinated our weekend factory tours with the ferry schedule. Hop on, enjoy a ride across the water to Sausalito, visit our Factory Showroom, hop back on the ferry and end up right back where you started, only a couple of hours later.
Our Ferry Building space was designed by our favorite Los Angeles design firm Commune (they are also responsible for Heath Los Angeles and San Francisco). And while the shop is only about 500 square feet, when you visit us we think you'll understand just why they're our favorite. The showroom is flexible, adaptable and versatile, and we know Edith would approve.
So the next time you're in town, make the historic Ferry Building part of the day's agenda. We are located next door to the delicious desserts at Miette and across from locally roasted Blue Bottle Coffee. We'll have an offering of our complete line of wares freshly picked and delivered across the bay each week.
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11th Mechanized Infantry Division
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|11th Mechanized Infantry Division
|Unit Profile (as of 2764)
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|LI Corps
The Eleventh Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
In 2764 the Eleventh was a part of LI Corps within the Eleventh Army and was assigned to District 1 of the Lyran Commonwealth Military Region. The Eleventh was then transferred to District 2 by 2765, to take part in the SLDF response to the Periphery Uprising.[1]
During the push into Moscow in early 2777 the Eleventh supported the 146th Royal BattleMech Division.[2]
The Eleventh was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[1]
The Mechanised Infantry Divisions of the Star League were used offensively to exploit gaps in the enemy front created by the BattleMech Divisions. They also bore the brunt of defensive actions.
Composition History[edit]
The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanised Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.


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LyingeBook - 2013
As it was in Anna Karenina, Madame Bovary, and Othello, so it is in life. Most forms of private vice and public evil are kindled and sustained by lies. Acts of adultery and other personal betrayals, financial fraud, government corruption-even murder and genocide-generally require an additional moral defect: a willingness to lie. In Lying, best-selling author and neuroscientist Sam Harris argues that we can radically simplify our lives and improve society by merely telling the truth in situations where others often lie. He focuses on "white" lies-those lies we tell for the purpose of sparing people discomfort-for these are the lies that most often tempt us. And they tend to be the only lies that good people tell while imagining that they are being good in the process.
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Really interesting. When is it OK to lie? Is it ever OK? Who do our everyday white lies really protect? Could you live in complete honesty? This short essay is well worth the read and contemplation.
This was an interesting little book. I liked the examples, in the form of scenarios, that Sam Harris uses to get his point across. He encourages the reader to observe what it feels like to tell the truth where one may be tempted to tell a lie or a white lie. I found it a worthwhile read.
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February 2, 2007
Blount books another order from Puerto Rico
Blount Boats Inc., Warren, R.I., has signed a contract with the Puerto Rico Maritime Transportation Authority to construct a 162 ft passenger/cargo ferry to be used for transportation to the Puerto Rican islands of Fajardo-Vieques-Culebra.
The new ferry will be the twenty-second vessel built by the Blount shipyard for the Puerto Rico Maritime Transportation Authority over the past forty-seven years.
The 162 ft x 46 ft, 300 ST Class, 300 passenger vessel is being built to service and support the continued development of the islands.
The vessel will be powered by four Detroit Diesel 12V4000 M60 engines totaling 6,200 HP, 2.5:1 Twin Disc MG6848SC gears and 55 kW John Deere generators will supply ships service power. The vessel will be equipped with four 56 inch diameter four-bladed bronze propellers measuring 56" diameter.
The vessel will be built in accordance with USCG subchapter "K" regulations for cargo/ ferry service and hull structural requirements of the American Bureau of Shipping.
Delivery is scheduled for spring 2008.


text: News from the salt flats is that Lightning Motorcycles was successful in achieving a land speed record for electric motorcycles. Making a pass of 206.981 mph during Sunday's sessions, the speed averaged from Saturday's pass of 205.238 mph creates a land speed record of 206.079 mph for electric motorcycles (class APS-Ω). As a capper to the weekend, the Lightning team posted a top speed of 208.386 mph through the speed trap on its record run, showing that the "Flying Banana Mk. II" (as we like to call it) had a bit more pep left in it during its run.


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Apple Updates iMac Line - Thunderbolt and Sandy Bridge for All
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The last time Apple did a refresh of a product line, it was for the MacBook Pros. Now, it is time for the iMacs to get an update and while each may look the same on the outside, it is what's inside that counts. The 21.5" and 27" iMac each get upgrades in the form of an Intel Sandy Bridge processor, beefier graphics, and an Intel Thunderbolt connection. The 21.5" model keeps the 1920x1080 IPS display but adds a 2.5GHz or 2.7GHz quad-core Core i5 processor, 500GB or 1TB hard drive and a AMD Radeon HD 6750M or 6770M GPU. The 27" model has the 2560x1440 IPS display and adds either a 2.7GHz or 3.1GHz quad-core Core i5 processor, 1TB hard drive, and an AMD HD 6770M or 6970M GPU. You can, of course, configure your iMac with up to a 3.4GHz quad-core Core i7 processor, up to 2TB of hard drive space, a 256GB SSD, and more RAM. The 21.5" model has one Intel Thunderbolt connection on the rear while the 27" model comes with two. On the front you will find a FaceTime HD camera to call any FaceTime-equipped Mac, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
The new Apple iMacs are available now. The 21.5" model starts at $1,199 while the 27" begins at $1,699.


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Until last week, the nation's late-night comedians were having a hard time coming up with jokes about the Obama administration. The young new president came across as both idealistic and competent, which was nice for the country but a potential disaster for the satire industry.
Tom Daschle took care of that. "A huge scientific breakthrough today," Jay Leno said Monday night. "Researchers say they are very close to finding someone from Obama's Cabinet that has actually paid their taxes."
The next morning, Daschle withdrew his nomination to be President Obama's health czar, and the president manfully took full responsibility for straying from his promise to change the way Washington works -- sort of. His error, Obama said, wasn't nominating Daschle, with all his tax problems, limousine problems and health-industry-client problems -- it was misjudging the public reaction.
"I screwed up in not recognizing the perception," he told CBS.
At least he was being honest. Obama's decision to accept Daschle's withdrawal wasn't the product of a sudden ethical insight; it was a ruthlessly practical political judgment. And that is characteristic of this idealistic president who, in a crunch, turns out to be -- like all successful politicians -- a pragmatist.


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Recycling pickup schedules are generally based on the trash removal schedule of each city or county, not the garbage removal service. Some cities and counties allow recycling and trash removal on the same day, while others have recycling pickup on a bi-weekly or monthly basis.Continue Reading
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Why are all those people pointing their middle finger at me?
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power kernel event 41 task 63 crashes
I built my computer about a week ago and it has crashed 15 times in the several days. It mostly happens when I am transferring data or doing simple tasks on my computer.
the Event Viewer says all the crashes are:
source: Kernel-Power
log: system
event ID: 41
task category: (63)
the bug check codes are all different.
my specs are:
Windows 7
SAPPHIRE 100293L Radeon HD 5570 1GB 128-bit DDR3
Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EARS 1TB
ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO AM3 AMD 785G HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
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how do i stop it form crashing?
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|30 Jul 2010
First of all, please remove Norton/Symantec antivirus program, It was blamed in some of the crash dump
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Comodo appear in one of the crash dump, I would recommend to remove Comodo as well to eliminate the cause
Full Removal of Comodo Firewall Pro 3 with SafeSurf Toolbar (If Regular Uninstall Method Fails)
if you need an alternative program to protect your system, please try Microsoft Security essential, it is known for BSODs free. And make sure firewall is on.
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BugCheck 3B, {c0000005, fffff80002d69243, fffff88007d125d0, 0} Probably caused by : ntkrnlmp.exe ( nt!FsRtlInsertExtraCreateParameter+1b ) Followup: MachineOwner --------- BugCheck 24, {1904fb, fffff88002fc4728, fffff88002fc3f90, fffff880012eae51} Probably caused by : Ntfs.sys ( Ntfs!NtfsDeleteFcb+61 ) Followup: MachineOwner --------- BugCheck 34, {50830, fffff88002db6338, fffff88002db5ba0, fffff88000e42fa9} Unable to load image \SystemRoot\system32\drivers\NISx64\1007000.01E\SRTSP64.SYS, Win32 error 0n2 *** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for SRTSP64.SYS *** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for SRTSP64.SYS Probably caused by : SRTSP64.SYS ( SRTSP64+2672b ) Followup: MachineOwner --------- BugCheck 24, {1904fb, fffff88008384218, fffff88008383a80, fffff880012b5613} Unable to load image \SystemRoot\System32\DRIVERS\cmdguard.sys, Win32 error 0n2 *** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for cmdguard.sys *** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for cmdguard.sys Probably caused by : Ntfs.sys ( Ntfs! ?? ::NNGAKEGL::`string'+e7d0 ) Followup: MachineOwner --------- BugCheck 1A, {30, fffffa8003af6500, fffff88006f70000, fffff8a00287fef8} Probably caused by : memory_corruption ( nt!MiApplyRawFixups+87 ) Followup: MachineOwner --------- BugCheck 50, {fffff8a007037d80, 0, fffff80002adb053, 2} Could not read faulting driver name Probably caused by : ntkrnlmp.exe ( nt!FsRtlAddBaseMcbEntryEx+53 ) Followup: MachineOwner ---------
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|31 Jul 2010
windows 7 home premium
kernel power failure event id 41
i ma using dell inspiron 14 machine and i am getting this error again n again . i even formatted my system twice but invain. hardware scans shows that hardware is ok . dell persons are not able to figure out . i need help .....please tell me a probable way out..
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|31 Jul 2010
* Start your own thread in the "Crashes and Debugging" section of the forum and attach the ZIP archive to your post using the "paperclip" (file attachments) button.
* Briefly describe the problem history and circumstances in the same post. Somebody will attend to your query as soon as possible.
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|01 Aug 2010
I removed Norton and Comodo. After they were removed the computer crashed two more times.
I ran a disk check which resulted in no errors.
I ran a system file check which had no errors.
I ran memtest86 for 7 phases with no errors.
I ran all of the tests for HD Diagnostic with SeaTools for Windows. All of the tests passed but when I ran the tests there were two detected drives being tested which were exactly the same. They were both WD-WMAV50799717. I only have one hard drive in my computer so I don't know why it would think there are two drives to detect and test. Could this be the reason for the crashes?
If so or if not what can I do further to find the cause?
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|01 Aug 2010
I will ask someone who are good at hard drive. But as long as it didn't fail any test, your hard drive may be ok
Let's work on driver verifier in the meantime:
I'd suggest that you first backup your stuff and then make sure you've got access to another computer so you can contact us if problems arise. Then make a System Restore point (so you can restore the system using the Vista/Win7 Startup Repair feature).
In Windows 7 you can make a Startup Repair disk by going to Start....All Programs...Maintenance...Create a System Repair Disc - with Windows Vista you'll have to use your installation disk or the "Repair your computer" option at the top of the Safe Mode menu .
Then, here's the procedure:
- Go to Start and type in "verifier" (without the quotes) and press Enter
- Select "Create custom settings (for code developers)" and click "Next"
- Select "Select individual settings from a full list" and click "Next"
- Select everything EXCEPT FOR "Low Resource Simulation" and click "Next"
- Select "Select driver names from a list" and click "Next"
Then select all drivers NOT provided by Microsoft and click "Next"
- Select "Finish" on the next page.
Reboot the system and wait for it to crash to the Blue Screen. Continue to use your system normally, and if you know what causes the crash, do that repeatedly. The objective here is to get the system to crash because Driver Verifier is stressing the drivers out. If it doesn't crash for you, then let it run for at least 36 hours of continuous operation (an estimate on my part).
If you can't get into Windows because it crashes too soon, try it in Safe Mode.
If you can't get into Safe Mode, try using System Restore from your installation DVD to set the system back to the previous restore point that you created.
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I did the verifier procedure and it crashed a few minuets latter when i tried to enter Itunes.
But then it started up normally in windows. What do i do next?
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I did the process for verifier and it crashed a few minutes latter. Then I rebooted and turned off verifier. I zipped and attached the minidump files here.
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sorry about the last confused post.
Now I've attached the zipped minidumps.
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Ok, based on the newest dump file, hard drive is blamed mostly.
STOP 0x000000F4: CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION
KB 977178 You receive various Stop error messages in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2 when you resume a computer that has a large SATA hard disk <--Check this article
STOP 0x00000024: NTFS_FILE_SYSTEM
Usual causes: Disk corruption, insufficient physical memory, Device driver, Indexing, Resident antivirus, backup, defrag programs, Disk/Drive failing/failure
STOP 0x00000050: PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
Usual causes: Defective hardware (particularly memory - but not just RAM), Faulty system service, Antivirus, Device driver, NTFS corruption, BIOS
Check the article that I listed above, as I can see you also have very large hard drive 1TB
BugCheck 19, {22, 80000000000000, 0, 0} GetPointerFromAddress: unable to read from fffff800020f30e0 GetUlongFromAddress: unable to read from fffff800020611b0 Probably caused by : ntkrnlmp.exe ( nt! ?? ::FNODOBFM::`string'+72f8 ) Followup: MachineOwner --------- BugCheck 24, {1904fb, fffff88002db08b8, fffff88002db0120, fffff880010513da} Probably caused by : Ntfs.sys ( Ntfs!NtfsPreRequestProcessingExtend+7a ) Followup: MachineOwner --------- BugCheck 50, {fffffbf8000052d0, 0, fffff80002cf74c8, 7} Could not read faulting driver name Probably caused by : ntkrnlmp.exe ( nt!AlpcpFlushMessagesByRequestor+50 ) Followup: MachineOwner --------- BugCheck F4, {3, fffffa80065e7b30, fffffa80065e7e10, fffff80002ddd540} c0000005 Exception in ext.Analyze debugger extension. PC: 00000000`76cddec5 VA: 00000000`00000001 R/W: 0 Parameter: 00000000`0001003f BugCheck F4, {3, fffffa8005a67b30, fffffa8005a67e10, fffff80002d97540} Probably caused by : csrss.exe Followup: MachineOwner ---------
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Picking up where they left off on the 2007 compilation Lost & Found : Rockabilly & Jump Blues, Keb Darge & Cut Chemist join forces once again, this time to explore the wonderful world of 1960s garage music. While rockabilly could be defined as a DIY emulation of the music of Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran and others by young American artists, garage was heavily influenced by British bands of the day like the Beatles, Kinks and Rolling Stones. Simple drum kits, guitars and the occasional organ keep the sound honest and raw, retaining a palpable sense of excitement even to this day. With a multitude of bands springing up all over the USA, many of these wonderful records were released in tiny numbers, making certain titles almost impossible to find.
Keb Darge's love affair with this intriguing genre happened almost by accident, while on the hunt for obscure Northern Soul records. "DJ Shadow told me I would like Garage years ago, but I didn't listen." Hearing a few records he liked and being assured by collectors that they were classified as 'Garage' got him hooked, so for the last years he's been digging obsessively for the stuff. Knowing Cut Chemist was a collector, he suggested they collaborate on a compilation, and The Dark Side was born. 30 obscure records, some of which change hands for frightening amounts of money, all with wonderful stories attached as told in Keb's encyclopedic and entertaining liner notes.
He explains, "This compilation is not aimed at the many collectors of this wonderful style of music. I am a very late arrival on this scene, and still have a hell of a lot to learn, and buy. This is more for people like I was just three years ago, people oblivious to beauty, power, and excitement of the sixties garage sound."
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We touch our face hundreds of times a day. Itching, rubbing, applying makeup and even subconscious comforting or stroking motions can all have a negative impact on the health of our skin; our fingertips can transfer bacteria more easily than you may realise. If you're a big talker, having your smartphone attached to the side of your face for hours on end further speeds up the transference of nasties - especially when paralleled with the heat from the battery, which can only encourage bacteria to grow. When you pair this with the knowledge that our phone may be carrying more bacteria than that public toilet seat you refuse to sit on, it's time to take action.
New brand Cyber Clean is launching a range of products in the UK, providing no-fuss cleaning at your fingertips to help eradicate the harmful germs that could be causing those irritating spots. The super simple products contain an antiseptic solution to kill bacteria in its tracks, leaving screens looking and feeling super clean. The 'Cleaning Compound' may look like playground gunge from the 1990's, but it does in fact work to lift and counteract germs and dirt - especially from keyboards and grooves. It's great at lifting up all those irritating bits of dust, food and dirt that get trapped over time; all you have to do is lightly press or roll the compound over your smartphone, tablet or laptop and all the gunk is removed.
For more precise and super clean result, the Touch Screen Cleaner provides portable care that is actually quite fun to use too... Just spray the screen cleaner onto your device from the end of the unit, wipe using the absorbing fibre pad on the top and enjoy a finger-print free smartphone. It's small enough to pop in your bag for use on the go, plus even comes with three refill packs of anticeptic to ensure it lasts for as long as you need it to. Although these products aren't the magic answer, if you suffer from breakouts and traditional options aren't working for you, then it's definitely worth looking at your smartphone. You can also pick up hand hygiene gels for less than a pound, which are great at killing the bacteria on your hands too - a great place to start.
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Niche (Nerd) Marketing
This particular bottle of beer, known as "Critical Hit" and produced by Ninkasi Brewing in Eugene Oregon, was designed for the "nerd" and in fact is marketed as such!
The label you see is a "stats sheet", similar to what you would find in an RPG (role playing game) like Dungeons, Final Fantasy or Skyrim.
It gives you all of the "vital stats" of the beverage itself. A wonderfully niche and fun bit of marketing!
Apparently this beverage will up your strength, wisdom and character, but lower your intelligence… well that sounds about right!
With this "liquid courage" let's hope the drinker gets a +1 to personality and helps you avoid trolls! 😉
Jokes aside one has to admire the ingenuity behind this product. They are locating a very specific demographic and (successfully) appealing to their personality and taste. This company has clearly done their homework and found a target market that is often missed.
Will they make a lot of sales off of this product? That will take time to see, however they have tapped (no pun intended) an otherwise overlooked market by presenting a unique product with distinct appeal.
The original poster of this content, whom we were able to take this shot from, had purchased the beverage for their boyfriend. That alone is enough to indicate that the market exists for this product as a gift.
It may be a small market and the profit margins would need to be looked at, but this is a prime example of Niche Marketing.


text: Social Anxiety Disorder Treatment and Therapy How Do I Practice Mindfulness Meditation for Social Anxiety Disorder? Basic Tips to Get You Started with Mindfulness Meditation for SAD By Arlin Cuncic | Reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Updated June 22, 2017 Share Flip Email Print Muriel de Seze/Getty Images More in Social Anxiety Disorder Treatment and Therapy Social Skills Symptoms Diagnosis Coping Work and School Related Conditions Mindfulness meditation (also known as vipassana or insight meditation) can be helpful in learning to manage the symptoms of social anxiety disorder (SAD). The practice of mindfulness meditation involves learning to become aware of your emotions and thoughts without analyzing or reacting to them. This can be accomplished through guided meditation practice. Below are the basic steps to follow to begin a mindfulness meditation practice. In addition to these basic steps to get started, you might wish to read literature or take a course to learn more about the roots of mindfulness meditation, and why it can be beneficial for your mental health. Choose a Length of Practice Mindfulness meditation can be practiced daily, either for longer periods such as 20 to 40 minutes, or as mini-meditations throughout the day. You can help yourself practice mindfulness throughout the day by placing reminders in your home or choosing specific triggers. For example, you might tie red ribbons in certain spots in your house or use the ringing telephone as a reminder. Some people also participate in meditation retreats in which meditation practice is offered over a period of several days. Choose a Place and Posture to Practice Find a location and posture that allows you to become comfortable. You might choose to sit in a chair, lie on a bed, or sit on the floor. If you are sitting, your posture should be relaxed but not slouched. Be sure to wear clothing that isn't restrictive. Choose a Time to Practice Choose a time in which you will be free of distractions. Turn down the telephone so you won't be interrupted. Let your family or loved ones know that you need a certain amount of uninterrupted time for your practice. Choose a Mindfulness Meditation Script The heart and soul of mindfulness meditation comes with choosing a meditation script to follow. You can find everything from very basic scripts to those developed specifically for targeted problems. Most scripts will follow the same essential pattern. You will learn how to focus on your breath, separate yourself from analytical thoughts, and develop open awareness of your mind and body. Deal With Obstacles You might find that you experience difficulties when first learning how to practice mindfulness meditation. Perhaps you find it hard to concentrate, or that you're unable to relax.You might also find that your mind keeps racing, even when you try to slow down your thoughts. Know that these are normal worries in the beginning, and that things will improve with time. If you continue to have difficulties, consider some simple fixes like meditating for shorter periods of time, choosing a mantra to repeat to focus your mind, or learning how to note your difficulties without becoming focused on them. When you struggle, it just means that you need to stick with your practice; regular and consistent mindfulness meditation will help to strengthen your ability to overcome the initial problems that you experience. These are some simple steps to help you on your way to learning the art of mindfulness meditation practice. If you are suffering with the symptoms of social anxiety disorder (SAD), regular practice will eventually improve your self-concept and ability to handle negative emotions. You will also learn how to better respond to troubling thoughts and treat yourself with more compassion. View Article Sources Kristeller, J.L. Mindfulness Meditation. In P. Lehrer, R.L. Woolfolk & W.E. Sime. (2007). Principles and Practice of Stress Management. 3rd Edition. New York: Guilford Press. Continue Reading


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from city to city ep and "LSD" (I´m A Hippie-Remixes) on berlin based Flash Recordings by Florian Meindl.
"from city to city" – hillberg and d-tex new release on fire music rec., released on june 15th. solid funky 1970ies disco funk tune meets the 2010s. plus: the great remixes of our highly appreciated artists La Rochelle (A/ Etage Noir Rec.) and Kooky feat. Dr. Watson (Paper Rec./UK).
our second release came out on june 29th on famous berlin based label flash recordings: "LSD" – three great techhouse remixes of our tune "that hippie track" by maxime dangles /France, responder and tony vegazz (A).
hillberg "still alive":
one incident hit and hurt us in may: hillberg aka "giorgio´s" visit at his doctor showed he had to undergo a bigger surgery in end of june.
so all went well and hillberg is bravely recovering. still: it forced us to cancel all planned and agreed gigs from june, july and including august – including such gigs as linz compilation at posthof linz / A or ruhr in love / germany on the technoton stage.
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New ideas in baseball are always divisive. We've gotten a lot of them in recent years and some are better than others. But make no mistake here, Players Weekend, MLB's new initiative to let its players' personalities shine, is a 100-percent winner. The best baseball has had in a long time.
Players Weekend starts Friday and runs through Sunday, giving three days for players to show fans a little more of who they are. This is happening because MLB is loosening the uniform regulations and letting customization take over. Players will have free reign to wear custom cleats, special batting gloves and arm sleeves, colorful socks and various other accessories.
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They'll swing custom-made bats, wearing youthful and colorful Players Weekend uniforms and — this is the part that might shock some fans the most — they'll have nicknames on the back of their jerseys. Everyone. Even the Yankees, who don't usually have last names on the backs of their jerseys.
I can see how this might be tough for some baseball traditionalists to swallow. They're the ones shouting "leave the game alone!" every time MLB makes a new rule about pace of play. How do you think they're going to feel about Sonny Gray wearing "Pickles" on the back of his Yankees jersey? Or Cubs reliever Carl Edward's Jr. wearing yellow cleats with the Carl's Jr. logo?
If these things bother you, it's OK. Baseball teams play a lot of games every year. One hundred and 62 of them, in fact. So letting players have fun and go wild with customizations and nicknames won't ruin anybody's baseball season, I promise.
What it will do — and this is why I love it — is pump some much-needed life into MLB. We get to see which players are clever or funny or what music or TV shows they're into. Example: CC Sabathia's cleats with E-40 and Mac Dre on them. Another example: Aaron Hicks' A-A-Ron jersey, which is a reference to a "Key & Peele" skit.
Baseball players are people too. They have interests and hobbies and personalities that they'd like to share for a weekend too. It's why their union conceived this idea and made it happen.
If baseball is to continue to grow and attract new fans, the game can't stay stuck in the past. So if that means putting a weird nickname on a Yankees jersey for three games out of the season, bring on the pickles.
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Twitter and YouTube trends of '10Google launches Latitude for iPhone, T-Mobile says a 4G tablet is on the way in 2011, and Twitter and YouTube release their top trends of 2010.
-It's Monday December 13th. I'm Natali Morris and it's time to get loaded. Twitter released its Top Trends of 2010 today. We got a sneak peek at the list last Friday and we sat down with Twitter founder, Biz Stone, to talk about it. -The Gulf Oil Spill, FIFA World Cup, and the movie Inception were the Top 3 Trending Topics on Twitter this year, followed by the Haitian Earthquake and the infamous Bubuzela. According to a recent study, only 8% of Americans who are online use Twitter. Yet the number of people on Twitter has skyrocketed in the last 2 years. -If we look at December of 2008, we had about 3 million registered accounts on Twitter, the whole service. And December of 2010, we now have over 175 million registered accounts. And many of those weren't done in this past year. -With 65% of accounts being created outside of the United States, Twitter Trends reflect a global conversation. Earlier this year, there were rumors that Twitter had to buy more equipment to handle all of the tweets about Justin Bieber. Turns out that was not necessarily true. -I think we had an ongoing measurement called the Bieber Index which we were measuring like, you know, the mentions of Bieber internally but we didn't actually have any separate server or anything like that. -Youtube also released their 2010 Trends, the most watched video of the year was the Bed Intruder Song and again, Justin Bieber's Baby video featuring Ludacris. You can find that entire list at youtube-trends.blogspot.com. Google Latitude is now available as its own iPhone App. This is the location tracking service where you can see where your friends and family are on a map. Google wanted this to be available on iPhone when it launched nearly 2 years ago. But Apple was not so amenable to the idea until now. You can find it for free in the iTunes Store. Google is starting to filter search results by reading level. The company added an advanced option on its search page that lets you filter results by basic, intermediate, or advanced. The sites were assigned reading levels with the help of teachers and of course, Google's own statistical model to come up with these rankings. T-Mobile says that a 4G Tablet should hit their network sometime next year. They did not say who would be the manufacturer, so it could be the iPad although not that likely. Those are your headlines for today. Remember, you can find links to anything we discussed here at CNET.com/loaded. I will see you tomorrow. I'm Natali Morris for CNET.com and you've just been loaded.