text:
Protec PB308 Slimline Flute Pro Pac Case, Hot Pink
Protec PB308 Slimline Flute Pro Pac Case, Hot PinkDetails
This product offers the superior quality that you would expect from one of the best flute cases for sale. The Protec cases offer a moulded interior for supreme protection when travelling to rehearsals or concerts. As well as being built to excellent standards, this flute case is also really easy to carry with the shoulder straps and carry handle.
Product Ref: 40561View Full Description
Buy on finance from £1.92 per month Finance from £1.92 per month
Please note: This is only available where all items in the order are dispatched in a single delivery.
To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £50 or more online, you can choose to pay over 48, 36, 24 or 12 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!
Representative Example
To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £50:
|Deposit to Pay
|Total Payable
|48 months
|No Deposit
|48 months: £1.41Final Payment: £1.41No settlement fee
|36 months
|No Deposit
|36 months: £1.78Final Payment: £1.78No settlement fee
|24 months
|No Deposit
|24 months: £2.57Final Payment: £2.57No settlement fee
|12 months
|No Deposit
|12 months: £4.69Final Payment: £4.69No settlement fee
How to Apply
Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £50 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal, then select Pay by Klarna Finance on the payment page, then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with Klarna Retail Finance, our finance partner, and completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.
You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna may need to look at the application in more detail.
Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently.
Full DescriptionView Full Description
Superior Support
This case has been moulded to the generic shape of the flute parts in order to prevent the instrument moving during transit. It has also been designed with a custom designed shock absorbent shell, allowing the instrument to be protected from being dropped.
Easy to Carry Around
Two different carrying types are available for this tenor flute case. Firstly, the handle at the top of the case has been built on for excellent comfort and ease of carrying. As well as this, the padded hook and loop strap has been included meaning it can be placed over the shoulder for longer carrying needs.
Bags Of Space
On the exterior of the case is a large pocket which is suitable for carrying around many different accessories. Whether it be used to carry a tuner, cleaning products, reeds or using the pen loops for stationary, there is plenty of room for the needs of the musician.
- Handles: Carry Handle and Shoulder Strap
- Weight: 1.75lb (0.79kg)
- Colour: Hot Pink
- Interior Material: Lightweight shock absorbing sponge with Soft Velvoa Lining
- Exterior Material: Lightweight canvas frame, waterproof canvas lining
- External: 5.25(H) x 18.00(W) x 3.25(D) (inches)
The product price includes 4 years' warranty and 60 day money back guarantee.
However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
- Warranty is extended to 4 years from the date of delivery.
- Our Money Back guarantee is extended from 30 days to 60 days (terms apply after 30 days)
- Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years
- Claim 50% cash back on the cost of the policy after 4 years if it has not been used!
- Warranty is transferable if the item is re-sold
- Loan or replacement equipment will be provided if the product isn't repaired within 30 days
- If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered
- The policy can be cancelled within 30 days, and at any time after that for a pro-rata discount
Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard Gear4music and manufacturer warranty policies, and the Gear4music terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
Once the product is delivered, you have 60 days to decide that you definitely want to keep it. If you decide it is not suitable for any reason, you can return it back to us for replacement or full refund, including standard delivery charges.
All Products are new unless stated, and include a minimum of 2 years warranty.
Some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging, and in the case of software, unregistered. These items include:
- Software
- CDs & DVDs
- In-ear Monitors
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Mouthpieces, Reeds etc… for Woodwind and Brass instruments
- Mouth / Lip Care Products
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package, such as computer system built to a customer's personal specifications. Exceptions may only be possible with prior agreement of the vendor, and may be subject to a cancellation fee.
If you also purchase items that do not qualify for free delivery, some delivery charges may be applied to your order which will be shown in your shopping basket.


text:
Minnesota has fired Tubby Smith one day after the Golden Gophers lost to Florida in the NCAA tournament.
Athletics director Norwood Teague announced the decision Monday and said it was time for a "fresh set of eyes" on the program.
Smith was 124-81 (.610) in six seasons at Minnesota. He arrived in 2007 from Kentucky, immediately ramping up expectations for a team that was buried by an academic cheating scandal.
Smith won 20 games five times. But he went just 46-62 in Big Ten play and never finished higher than sixth in the conference. The Gophers made three NCAA tournament appearances under Smith. They beat UCLA this year before losing on Sunday.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Sales of Sony's PlayStation 3 have rocketed 138 percent in the UK with the arrival of the revised PS3 hardware known as the ' PS3 Super Slim'.
Glad to see there's still huge demand for the console. In its seventh year it'll still be getting exclusives like The Last of Us, Ni no Kuni, Sly Cooper 4, Yakuza 5, GoW Ascension and Beyond, so now's the time to get one if ever.
I would like it if these sites put in X country in their titles.
Anyway I would think the FIFA bundle really helped in the UK.
nice, very nice ! skylanders and book of spells bundles will increase sales numbers even more because of children.
I knew it would fail...oh wait...Good numbers P S triple


text:
March 12. 2013 4:55PM
Secret settlement: Micklovich's $200,000
Confidence in the Manchester Police Department fell dramatically after four of its officers were involved in a brutal beating that left Christopher Micklovich with dozens of facial fractures after an encounter at the Strange Brew Tavern in 2010. It is understandable that city officials would want to settle Micklovich's lawsuit quietly. Understandable, but not acceptable.
Last May, the city paid Micklovich $200,000 in a settlement. (Frankly, that does not seem like enough to compensate for what that young man suffered.) The settlement, though, was kept hush-hush. This newspaper learned about it and reported it yesterday - during Sunshine Week. How perfect.
Sunshine Week is a time to honor, recognize and promote open government. Alderman Bill Shea, chairman of the Aldermanic Committee on Human Resources and Insurance, which approved the settlement, said it was not up to his committee to make that information public. Ah, the old it's-not-my-job excuse.
The public has a right to know how its municipal employees behave and how its tax money is spent. Keeping that information secret only hurts the city by undermining its credibility and the public trust. That so few public officials get that is a constant disappointment.


text:
GREENSBORO, N.C., May 2 (UPI) -- An ex-campaign staffer for John Edwards testified at Edwards' federal trial Wednesday the former U.S. presidential candidate's wife suspected he was unfaithful.
Christina Reynolds told the court Elizabeth Edwards, who died of cancer in December 2010, invited her to her Orange County, N.C., home in 2007 to reveal her suspicions about the former U.S. senator's relationship with Rielle Hunter, The (Raleigh) News & Observer reported.
Most of the testimony Wednesday came from staffers who either worked on John Edwards' 2008 presidential campaign or were his aides prior to the campaign.
Josh Brumberger, an aide who traveled and campaigned with John Edwards in 2005 and 2006, testified he was concerned about Hunter's presence during the campaign. He said he was troubled by what he found on her personal Web site.
"Specifically, there was a lot of sex, drugs and rock and roll and a lot of astrology," Brumberger said. "I'm pretty certain I told Mr. Edwards that Ms. Hunter looked a little nutty. I believe he agreed."
John Edwards is on trial for six felony counts, including four counts of collecting illegal campaign contributions, one count of making false statements and one count of conspiracy. If convicted, he could face up to 30 years in prison.


text:
I just noticed on the front page,the newest member list shows Heather777 twice. I thought the exact same name cannot be entered twice on AO.
its a glitch, its been posted before but i dont remember where.
Every now and then it happens. Hell a week after I signed up for AO I was a monarator for a day, and the funny thing I didn't even know it! Gitches happen, so if something seems out of place it's probably because it is and if it's not fixed within a day, then start to worry
[shadow]There is no right and wrong, only fun and boring...
Formatting my server because someone hacked into it sounds pretty boring to me...
That\'s why it\'s all about AntiOnline.com![/shadow]
Hell a week after I signed up for AO I was a moderator for a day
Just think if you had known, you could of been sitting high on the hog that day.
There had always been some weird things on AO. But it is often funny.
For example, if you gain an AntiPoint in a deleted post, the system will bring your AP back to sixties. I had been really surprised when I recieved an AP dated from 1968!
Life is boring. Play NetHack... --more--
Originally posted here by FrameWork
Just think if you had known, you could of been sitting high on the hog that day.
I think hog would have been upset had you been sitting on him.....
Unless you are cute and female that is.
"When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes." - Erasmus
"There is no programming language, no matter how structured, that will prevent programmers from writing bad programs." - L. Flon
"Mischief my ass, you are an unethical moron." - chsh
Blog of X
I think hog would have been upset had you been sitting on him.....
Unless you are cute and female that is.
Well that's certainly not me! Ha! I laughed like hell off that one Juridian.
Im also haveing some weird problems/bugs. I posted both of these and neither one of them appeared on the homepage so everyone could read it.
& here http://www.antionline.com/showthread...909#post624909
This is kinda strange... I have no idea why I can only post yet not be able to make my own threads.
Actually you know I have had that same problem. It seemed to be one of those things that lasted for a week. Any thread I would post, would not show up on the site. Then it started working again.
If I remember correctly though I talked with one of the thread moderator's (and I mean a real one...hehehe) and they said (pulling this from memory) that it depends on where you are actually posting the thread. Or maybe I was day dreaming that conversation? hehehe....
< edit > Right now I remember, I talked to Negative about it and he said it has to do with the content of your post. If it is not truly security related in any way, it somehow is not posted on the from page anymore. Which personally I think is cool, because we should get less "junk"; one can only pray </edit >
Non-security related threads (such as threads in GCC, Cosmos,...) don't appear on the front page anymore...
Forum Rules


text:
Management Information Systems (MIS)
|MIS 516 Information Analysis
This course explores the ways in which major systems develop concepts, tools and methods that help managers perform their roles more effectively and efficiently. Both technical and conceptual tools for designing and implementing information systems will be discussed. Students will also apply theories and concepts to industry-oriented application problems. The role of the manager in systems development will also be emphasized. Prerequisite: MIS 260 or equivalent.
MIS 598 Faculty Developed Study
This experimental course is offered by the MIS department as a means of determining its value to the total department program or in response to a particular request from a group of students.
MIS 599 Student Developed Study
This is vehicle designed to provide the student with an opportunity to develop his/her own learning experience. A student will design a project and secure a faculty sponsor. May be utilized more than once. Prerequisite: Written permission of faculty sponsor and department. Registration through the Division of Graduate Studies is required.


text:
2 days ago
Sea Eagles side for Roosters clash
Coach Des Hasler has stuck with the same line-up that defeated the Sharks with the exception of Steve Matai for Paul Stephenson who was ruled out last week with injury. Stephenson is named at 18.
NRL Team: Brett Stewart, Michael Robertson, Steve Bell, Steve Matai, Chris Hicks, Travis Burns, Matt Orford, Jason King, Michael Monaghan, Brent Kite, Steve Menzies, Anthony Watmough, Ben Kennedy? Interchange: Shayne Dunley, Luke Williamson, Adam Cuthbertson, Mark Bryant, Paul Stephenson (1 player to be omitted)
PREMIER LEAGUE: Mark Lennon, Mitch Creary, Sean Dalton, Wes Tillot, Sean Meaney, Michael Witt, Clint Halden, Kane Cleal, Matt Ballin, Phil Morwood, Nathan Tutt, Glenn Stewart, J P Cherry ? Interchange: Jeff Robson, Todd Barrow, Jim Curtis, Jason Wells, Mailangi Styles, Rob Toshack
JERSEY FLEGG: Rodney Peake, Tom Joseph, Andrew Everingham, Tim Mortimer, Terry Kelly, Sam Key ?, J P Hawach , Chris Trembath, Wayne Boorer, Sean Rath, Mark Offerdahl, Mitchell Taueli, John O?Sullivan Interchange: Harry Berryman, Adam Shaw, Trent Rose, Tyrone Shelley, Jesse Shelley, Mitchell King
7:30pm NRL - Manly v Roosters 5:15pm Premier League ? Manly Vs Newtown 3:45pm Jersey Flegg ? Manly Vs Roosters 3:30pm Gates Open 3:15pm Box Office Opens


text:
I. In Focus This Week
Fla. election officials frustrated with reform law's implementation
Year after signed into law supervisors still sorting out impacts
In 2011 Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed into law sweeping election reform legislation that limits third-party registrations, decreases the length of time for early voting and creates more reasons to cast a provisional ballot.
At the time the governor signed the legislation into law, many supervisors of elections throughout the Sunshine State were concerned about the impacts the new law could have not only on their offices, but also on voters.
Now, just about a year later, some of those concerns, in the eyes of the people responsible for administering elections, seem justified.
"Several of the changes were very unpopular with supervisors of elections, but at the end of the day, barring court intervention, we must implement any new laws passed by the legislature and signed by the governor," said David Stafford, supervisor of elections for Escambia County.
Stafford is also the current president of the Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections.
"That said, as an association we will continue to advocate for changes to Florida's statutes, including provisions contained in HB 1355, to improve the administration of elections in our state," Stafford said.
Elections supervisors across the state noted that the new law has involved changing training manuals, re-training volunteers and more administrative work, on top of an already busy presidential election year.
"Any time we are faced with significant statutory changes, there is a period of adjustment in implementing the new provisions. This can be particularly challenging in a presidential election year," Stafford said. "One of the biggest challenges was that most of the law went into effect upon enactment, unlike previous years when there was a delay between enactment and the effective date."
The fiscal impacts of the law have varied from county to county and provision to provision. In Lee County, Supervisor of Elections Sharon Harrington said there has been an increase in costs because of the increased use of provisional ballots. There have also been other cost increases.
"One of our biggest expenses impacted by the new laws would be our poll worker training manuals," Harrington said. "Every time they change the law, the instructions need to be rewritten and then the manuals revised and reprinted."
Perhaps one of the most public impacts of the new law has been on third-party registration drives. Many organizations, including the League of Women Voters have refused to hold registration drives.
And there have been several high profile incidents of individuals running afoul of the law, specifically several high school teachers, including one in Volusia County, who have been threatened with fines because they have helped students register to vote.
"I have refused so far to attempt to bypass a bad law," said Ann McFall, supervisor of elections for Volusia County. "I know there are SOE's that swear in teachers and school administrators to be deputy SOE's, but that seems as if the bad law is being circumvented."
While the new law, without a doubt, has caused some headaches for election supervisors in Florida, there has been a silver lining for at least one of the supervisors.
"Many counties already had great voter outreach programs and have been working in their communities for many years," said Vicky Oakes elections supervisor of St. Johns County. "This affected us mainly because we did not have an active voter outreach program. With the change in the law it became a great opportunity for us to begin getting out into our communities."
Since the implementation of the law, Oakes has been sending out elections staff and volunteers to staff voter registration drives across the county
"I could staff the drives without my regular staff, but I feel it works best to have a team of an employee and a volunteer," Oakes said. "Great team building. We get to know our volunteers and share more about the work we do. Time well spent together."
The Florida League of Women Voters, Rock the Vote and several other voting rights groups have filed a lawsuit challenging the law. In addition, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it is seeking a trial for its challenge to the law. With August local primaries and of course the November general election looming, the status of the law and lawsuits has supervisors concerned about voters.
"It's not so much that I would be concerned about my office if we were required to make changes again before November. We're used to it and pretty much roll with the punches," said Harrington. "However, I would be extremely concerned for our voters. Constant changes in the electoral process will only serve to increase confusion for our voters, which I truly believe leads to the disenfranchisement of many citizens."
As Stafford pointed out, "uncertainty is the enemy of election administration."
- Prev
- Next >>


text:
1969 Camaro stolen from man's garage in Rockingham County
1969 Camaro stolen from man's garage in Rockingham County
Deputies are looking for whoever stole a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro out of a man's garage over the weekend.
The victim, who lives on Crowder Road just off N.C. 704, reported the theft to Rockingham County deputies around 9 a.m. Sunday. The vehicle is valued at $40,000.
"It appeared that the vehicle was pushed out of the garage and down the driveway," deputies said.
The theft is believed to have taken place sometime between 7:30 p.m. Saturday and the time it was reported to law enforcement, Rockingham County deputies said.
The Camaro is blue with a black vinyl top.
Anyone with information on the incident or possible deputies is asked to call the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office at (336) 634-3232 or Rockingham County Crimestoppers at 349-9683.


text:
Junior Level MySQL/PHP Developer
- Recruiter
- Huxley Associates
- Location
- City of London
- Salary
- £33000 - £50000 per annum + Bonus +Benefits
- Posted
- 11 Jan 2013
- Closes
- 08 Feb 2013
- Ref
- Contact
- Scott Baxter
- Function
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Junior Level MySQL/PHP Developer
Skills: PHP, MySQL, PHP, MySQL Development.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a MySQL, PHP Developer for an expanding online recruitment organization. This company have been growing both strategically and organically over the past couple of years and are looking to build a new IT team in theUK. This team are looking to start building out theirUKoperations, with their offices being based in Mayfair, centralLondon.
They are looking to develop their online web portal. This portal will be build using PHP and MySQL and will be built to support over 3,000,000 users and will be highly transactional and with high volumes of traffic. This PHP / MySQL Developer will get a high degree of responsibility, they will be working closely with other Senior developers and Senior IT Management members. They will be fully responsible for their own code, be expected to participate in strategic IT decisions and contribute to pushing the MySQL, PHP platform forward.
Due to this client being a SME this individual will get a high degree of autonomy and be able to make a name for themselves within the business.
They are looking for bright individuals with experience developing in MySQL and PHP, with a good academic background.
If you are looking for a fresh challenge, where you will be rewarded and recognized for your work, please do not hesitate to apply.
To find out more about Huxley Associates please visit www.huxley.com


text:
As California utility companies struggle to obtain 20% of their total energy from renewable sources by the end of 2010, the nations first solar thermal power plant in two decades was approved for Kern County, California. The thumbs up from state regulators comes after a two and a half year environmental review that made sure the effects of the construction would be minimal on wildlife and that the water obtained for the plant would not deplete the area's already meager supply. When built, the Beacon Solar Energy Project will supply 250-megawatts of clean green power to the grid.
"I hope this is the first of many more large-scale solar projects we will permit," said Jeffrey Byron, of the California Energy Commission, at a Sacramento hearing this past Wednesday. He added that the Beacon Solar Energy Project was "exactly the type of project we want to see." Federal incentives for building large scale renewable energy plants will expire at the end of the year and many companies are struggling to get their projects approved before that deadline. The Beacon project was just one of many such projects in California in legislative limbo.
NextEra Energy Resources is building the Beacon Project on about 2,000 acres of farmland in Kern County. The plant will be made up of long rows of parabolic troughs of reflective panels that heat a long circuit of liquid-filled tubing that will generate steam to drive electricity generating turbines. There was a huge dispute in the communities surrounding the project area about where the 521 million gallons of water needed annually for the project would come from. A final comprimise came as developers agreed to pipe in grey water from a nearby town. Looks like a great deal – a promising new project, recycled water and green power for the California grid.


text:
» Tires » Hankook » Optimo H725
Price start from $75.06 + Tax
Passenger Cars / All Season / Touring
The Touring All-Season Optimo H725 combines quality with value. An innovative internal construction offers improved handling and durability, while an advanced tread pattern provides excellent wet and dry braking and winter performance with an emphasis on low road noise.
- High kerf density across the tread adds a cutting edge to winter traction.
- Radial shoulder geometry provides irregular wear resistance in the area most susceptible to wear. A radial shoulder angle maximizes stiffness for improved handling.
- Long interlocking center and intermediate buttons provide stability for improved stopping performance.
- Wide main grooves for optimized water drainage.


text:
Adriana Lima - Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2011
Adriana Lima struts her stuff during the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on Wednesday (November 9) at the Lexington Avenue Armory in New York City.
The 30-year-old Brazilian model walked down the runway in a corset with feather wings by Marian "Killer" Hose, a Juliette Meurisse necklace, and Giuseppe Zanotti Design boots.
For the "Super Angels" part of the show, Adriana paired a Victoria's Secret Incredible push up bra and matching panty with hand-painted silk by Jeff Fender Studio and leather gloves by Pamela Woods.
Also pictured inside: Adriana getting her makeup done backstage before the show.
15+ pictures inside of Adriana Lima at the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show…


text:
For the best experience on the Abcam website please upgrade to a modern browser such as Google Chrome
Synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C terminal of Human beta Defensin 1.
Our Abpromise guarantee covers the use of ab115813 in the following tested applications.
The application notes include recommended starting dilutions; optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
|Use a concentration of 1 µg/ml. Predicted molecular weight: 7 kDa. The detection limit for beta Defensin 1 is approximately 1ng/lane under non-reducing and reducing conditions.
|Use a concentration of 1 µg/ml. Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
Please note: All products are "FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY AND ARE NOT INTENDED FOR DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC USE"


text:
A Song of Ice and Fire Could Be 8, Not 7, Books
Says George R.R. Martin's editor.
George R.R. Martin's longtime editor Anne Groell recently answered some fan questions about her editing process, Martin's writing timeline, and the future of the A Song of Ice and Fire series. The big takeaway? Groell thinks there might be more than seven books.
I begin to wonder — though 7 is what we currently have under contract. I remember when he called me, years and years back, to confess that his little trilogy was … well … no longer a trilogy. He predicted four books. I said Seven Books for Seven Kingdoms. Then he said five books. I said Seven Books for Seven Kingdoms. Then he went to six. I said … Well, you get it. Finally, we were on the same page. Seven Books for Seven Kingdoms. Good. Only, as I recently learned while editing THE WORLD OF ICE AND FIRE (another awesome thing you must buy when it comes out!), there are really technically eight kingdoms, all having to do with who has annexed what when Aegon the Conqueror landed in Westeros. So, maybe eight books for Seven Kingdoms would be okay. Also, he has promised me that, when he finally wraps this great beast us, I can publish the five page letter outlining the bare bones of the "trilogy."
Despite the ongoing battle of how many books will be in Martin's sprawling series, Goell says that otherwise she and Martin rarely butt heads. In fact they only had one minor beef when working on A Dance With Dragons. "I did try to get him to take a few 'words are wind' out of ADWD, but he got stubborn again," Groell says. "Characters said it 14 times in [the book]. I tried to get him to cut it down to 6-7. No dice."
As for when the sixth book, The Winds of Winter, will come out, Groell still doesn't know — but she says that Martin at least appears to be plugging away. "I currently have 168 pages that he submitted back in Feb 2013 in order to receive a contracted payment, but I know more exists, because he keeps talking about chapter he hasn't yet sent me." Oh, that George R.R. Martin. Always with the high jinx.


text:
So that the object would not
Posts: 131
Joined: 2010.08
Joined: 2010.08
When collision detection is done and the object's next position would be partly inside a wall, the position would be set as 2*penetration away from the wall. However, what is the best way to do collision detection if there is a possibility that the new position would be inside another object, and reflecting off that would put its position again in the wall, so that the object would not stop moving between the wall and the other object?
Posts: 1,487
Joined: 2002.09
Joined: 2002.09
This is the sort of thing that physics engines handle for you, contact with multiple surfaces. Otherwise you have to iteratively/recursively handle the collision response.
Scott Lembcke - Howling Moon Software
Author of Chipmunk Physics - A fast and simple rigid body physics library in C.


text:
Radiation Pneumonitis
Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts,"
My husband has lung cancer; it was a tumor in an area of the lung that made surgery impossible. He had radiation treatments about six months ago and the tumor shrunk a lot. He has recently developed terrible problems with breathing. The doctors say it is radiation pneumonitis. He is on Prednisone and uses oxygen at home. He has to sleep in a recliner and has trouble sleeping. Are there any other treatments for this and will it ever go away?
Pinaki R. Dutta, MD, PhD, Resident in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, responds:
Although it is good to hear that the tumor decreased in size after the treatments, the issues of radiation-induced lung injury, or radiation
pneumonitis, is often a problem in patients like your husband. The symptoms your husband has are compatible with radiation pneumonitis, and it appears that he is on the right treatment.
Unfortunately, the cause is not entirely understood, as even areas of the lung that were not irradiated can also be affected by the process. However, the likelihood of developing the symptoms does increase with increasing amounts of irradiated lung tissue. Although we know that radiation pneumonitis is linked to elevated levels of cytokines ( inflammatory markers in the body), we still do not know how to always predict who will get it, nor how to always prevent it. Some risk factors are known. If your husband has a history of smoking, it would further increase his risk of radiation pneumonitis. Receiving chemotherapy during radiation can also increase the risk of developing this process.
After radiation (days to weeks), an inflammatory reactive process may lead to the development of thick secretions. These secretions may accumulate and be difficult to clear. The inflammation can basically develop into a condition called radiation pneumonitis, and can occur anywhere from 3-12 weeks following radiation. Eventually, there may be a resolution of the secretions and symptoms, or it can result in more long-term scarring, known as pulmonary fibrosis. This scarring may develop as early as 6 months following irradiation and can progress over years.
The symptoms of radiation pneumonitis usually consist of the following:
An early nonproductive cough; trouble with taking a deep breath; a low-grade fever, but can be more pronounced in severe cases; chest pain with breathing; malaise; and weight loss.
Because pneumonia may also have these symptoms, it is important to be evaluated by a physician to make the distinction, as a pneumonia is often treatable with antibiotics or other therapies.
In the treatment of radiation pneumonitis, the mainstay is oral steroid therapy that is titrated over several weeks. Prednisone (at least 60 mg/day) is generally given for two weeks, with a very slow taper over 3 to 12 weeks, or even longer. Pentoxifylline has also been used to prevent or decrease the progression to radiation-induced fibrosis.
Significant improvement in the symptoms that your husband feels may take weeks to months as the steroids are carefully adjusted. Unfortunately, it is hard to predict. Some investigators have reported anywhere from 3 to 18 months after radiation therapy for the symptoms to fully resolve. Some studies demonstrate that after 18 months, any further significant improvement is rare. Proper management with a pulmonologist and radiation oncologist who specializes in lung cancer would be advised.


text:
+ continue shopping
+ checkout
Born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, in 1961, Jerry Evans is a printmaker, painter, and filmmaker based in St. John's, Newfoundland.
Hurry, only 1 left in stock!
1555 Duranleau Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3
Monday to Friday, from 10am to 5pm
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, from 11am to 5pm


text: Lucas Announces New GOP Members to Serve on House Agriculture Committee December 6, 2012 03:52 AM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By MILK Editors Email The list is expected to be officially adopted in January by the Republican Conference and the House. Source: House Agriculture Committee news release House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas announced Wednesday the new Republican members who are expected to serve on the Committee in the 113th Congress. The list has been recommended by the Republican Steering Committee and is expected to be officially adopted in January by the Republican Conference and the House. "I am pleased to welcome our new Republican Members to the House Agriculture Committee," said Lucas. "I look forward to working with all of them in the next Congress as we continue to ensure the health and vitality of production agriculture and rural economies." New members joining the committee are: (in alphabetical order) • Dan Benishek (Mich.-1) • Chris Collins (N.Y.-27) • Rodney Davis (Ill.-13) • Jeff Denham (Calif.-19) • Richard Hudson (N.C.-8) • Doug LaMalfa (Calif.-1) • Ted Yoho (Fla.-3) • Vacancy For more information on the House Agriculture Committee, click here. Back to news


text:
This take on Minted was made by
undefined from , a member of Minted's
community of independent artists.
Say Happy Howl-idays to your friends and family with an adorable holiday card featuring your fur-baby. All of our fun pet holiday cards were created exclusively for Minted by our talented community of independent designers, so you know you won't see these paw-some designs anywhere else. Each holiday card is completely customizable. So, whether you are looking to have a dog Christmas, cat Christmas, or want to feature some fun animal puns we have the perfect pet holiday card design for you. Customize everything from color and silhouette to even selecting your preferred format (flat or fold-over) and paper type. We even have six luxurious paper options to really make your pet holiday card stand out.
Ranging from our Signature Paper, a thick and luxurious stock, to our eco-friendly Recycled Paper, made from 100% post-consumer waste and manufactured with wind power. Or, choose our Smooth Signature Paper, to give your favorite pet the best photo print available. Looking to add an extra bit of holiday glow? Try our beautiful Pearlescent Paper and enhance your holiday card with a subtle shimmer finish for the ultimate luminance. If you love a thick stock, our Double Thick option is the perfect choice for you holiday greetings. On select styles, you may even experience our thickest stock yet. The TripleThick Paper option from Minted is of unmatched quality and weight, complimented by a creamy cotton texture. This luxurious stock is so think it is unbendable, making it perfect for displaying your furry friend all holiday season.
We uncover design genius through ongoing design competitions. At Minted, all that matters is good design. Designers submit, and the Minted community votes to tell us what to sell.
"Our purpose in life is to uncover exceptional design from
all over the world and bring this to savvy consumers who won't accept
anything else."
Copyright © 2008 -
, MINTED LLC, all rights reserved


text:
Norm Clark, 52, of McPherson, passed away at 10:21 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, suddenly, at 1396 Pioneer Road, rural McPherson.
Norm Clark, 52, of McPherson, passed away at 10:21 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, suddenly, at 1396 Pioneer Road, rural McPherson.
Norman was born in St. Joseph, Mo., on March 19, 1960, a son of Martha Bell (Carter) Clark and Norman Walter Clark Sr.
Norm attended school in Arkansas and McPherson and attended Barton County Community College, Great Bend.
Through the years Norman worked for Kit Manufacturer, worked as a extruder operator for several area plastic companies, and was currently working for American Maplan Corporation as a spare parts supervisor.
Norm was united in marriage to Veeda R. Pliler on Dec. 30, 1983, at Newton.
Surviving family members include his wife Veeda Clark, of Inman; his children, Justin Clark and wife Michelle, of McPherson, and Jennifer Clark, of McPherson; his siblings, David Clark and wife Lorrenda, of Moundridge, Larry D. Clark, of Hot Springs, Ark., Iona Meyers and husband Shawn, of McPherson, Tammy Johnson and husband Kenneth, of Nebraska; his granddaughter Michaella Clark, of McPherson; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Norm was preceded in death by his parents, Norman Sr. and Martha Clark.
Friends are invited to call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Glidden-Ediger Chapel, McPherson.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at Glidden- Ediger Chapel, McPherson, with Reverend Bob Park officiating.
Memorials are suggested to American Diabetes Association or McPherson County Food Bank in memory of Norm, and they can be sent in care of the Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 W. Euclid St.; McPherson, KS 67460.


text:
Flexner on Finishing: Rules to Finish By
They explain so much.
By Bob Flexner
Pages: 86-87
From the June 2008 issue #169
Buy this issue now
It's often possible to sum up a lot of situations with a rule, a principle that applies in almost all cases. When I teach seminars on finishing, I often find myself citing a rule I've created to explain a procedure or to answer a question. These rules can be very helpful for understanding finishing.
Here are my five favorites, the ones I repeat most often.
From the June 2008 issue #169
Buy this issue now
Recommended Posts


text:
Application Details:
Version: 1.1 updated
Upload Date: 4 Feb 11
Developer: Navee Technologies LLC
Distribution Type: Freeware
Downloads: 79
Size: 1748 Kb
iSafe is an award winning location-based personal safety application helping individuals to navigate safety risks in daily living through real-time and risk-preventing measures against crimes, environmental health hazards and distressing emergencies. Covers wide safety nets from unsafe neighborhood monitoring to weather and allergy to speed limit monitoring for reckless teenage driving. Helps consumers make informed decision to avoid questionable areas away ahead of time with visual animated map and voice alerts. No privacy concerns because sensitive data store in handset and wipe out frequently.


text:
Tomorrow's forecast.
Wednesday will be partly cloudy with a high of 78 degrees and a 10 percent chance of rain with SSW winds at 12 mph. Overnight lows will drop to 56 and be followed on Thursday with a high of 72, a 30 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms and West winds at 16 mph. Overnight lows on Thursday will drop to 47. Friday's high at this time is only expected to reach 56.


text:
10 Dutch Oven Dinners Perfect for Spring
The weather may finally be getting warm enough to poke our noses outside, but don't pack away your Dutch oven quite yet. Everyone's favorite pot can still be your friend in springtime. Roast a chicken in fresh and saucy coconut milk, or make a pot of Hot and Sour Mushroom and Rice Soup. There's a risotto of fresh spring vegetables that bakes into creamy goodness right inside your Dutch oven. Or make a big pot of easy, tender barbecue shredded chicken. Keep your favorite pot handy — these spring dishes will keep it busy.
Chicken Tagine with Apricots, Almonds & ChickpeasSo often, we think of meals from the Dutch oven as fall and winter fare. And it's true that once the weather really warms up, the last thing we want to do is turn on the stove. But right now is that in-between time when we can get away with heartier dishes that incorporate fresh ingredients and bright flavors.
A case of the sniffles? A batch of homemade chicken soup is definitely in order. For those who are dying to get into summer, make a pot barbecue shredded chicken while it's still tolerable to have the oven on all afternoon.
Take time this week to step outside, turn your face to the sun, and breathe deeply. But when you're ready to come back inside, choose one of these recipes and dive into the kitchen.
- 1 Hot and Sour Mushroom, Cabbage & Rice Soup
- 2 Chicken in Coconut Milk
- 3 Braised Coconut Spinach Chickpeas with Lemon
- 4 Barbecue Shredded Chicken from the Oven or Slow Cooker
- 5 Baked Risotto with Peas, Asparagus, and Pancetta
- 6 Lemon Braised Chicken & Beans with Mint Pesto
- 7 Creamy Curried Cauliflower Soup
- 8 Chicken Tagine with Apricots, Almonds & Chickpeas
- 9 How to Make Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
- 10 Baked Mushroom Risotto with Caramelized Onions
(Images: See linked recipes for full image credits)


text:
Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr has hinted she wants to explore relationships with women in the aftermath of her marriage breakdown.
The brunette beauty announced her split from husband Orlando Bloom, the father of her young son Flynn, last year (13), and she has now given a revealing interview to Britain's GQ magazine about her failed marriage and current love life.
Kerr had "great chemistry" with her husband, but admits she also sees women in a sensual way, telling the publication, "I appreciate both men and women. I love the female body and truly appreciate the female form. I want to explore. Never say never."
The newly-single model goes on to add that she attracts an overwhelming amount of attention from men: "I still get chatted up a lot... I've had some crazy, ridiculous proposals - stuff that you wouldn't even see in the movies."
She adds of her current love life: "I'm dating. I'm loving it. Two happy parents are better than two unhappy parents. This is my time to explore and have some fun. I'm not looking to fall in love again quickly."


text:
BarSmart does not currently have a staff written review on this establishment.
Unfortunately we do not have detailed bar data for this place. If you own, manage or represent this business you can edit this bar online.
If you do represent this business please read about BarSmart:PRO—essentially free web pages for bars that feature your establishment here, on our main, specials, events and pro pages.


text:
The Leading eBooks Store Online
4,363,412 members ⚫ 1,467,645 ebooks
New to eBooks.com?Learn more
- Bestsellers - This Week
- Foreign Language Study
- Pets
- Bestsellers - Last 6 months
- Games
- Philosophy
- Archaeology
- Gardening
- Photography
- Architecture
- Graphic Books
- Poetry
- Art
- Health & Fitness
- Political Science
- Biography & Autobiography
- History
- Psychology & Psychiatry
- Body Mind & Spirit
- House & Home
- Reference
- Business & Economics
- Humor
- Religion
- Children's & Young Adult Fiction
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Romance
- Computers
- Language Arts & Disciplines
- Science
- Crafts & Hobbies
- Law
- Science Fiction
- Current Events
- Literary Collections
- Self-Help
- Drama
- Literary Criticism
- Sex
- Education
- Literary Fiction
- Social Science
- The Environment
- Mathematics
- Sports & Recreation
- Family & Relationships
- Media
- Study Aids
- Fantasy
- Medical
- Technology
- Fiction
- Music
- Transportation
- Folklore & Mythology
- Nature
- Travel
- Food and Wine
- Performing Arts
- True Crime
- Foreign Language Books
Most popular at the top
Magnetic Imaging and Its Applications to MaterialsElsevier Science 2000; US$ 245.00
Volume 36 provides an extensive introduction to magnetic imaging,including theory and practice, utilizing a wide range of magnetic sensitive imaging methods. It also illustrates the applications of these modern experimental techniques together with imaging calculations to today's advanced magnetic materials. This book is geared towards the upper-level... more...
How does MRI work?Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2008; US$ 62.24
It is with great pleasure that we present this completely revised English e- tion of our book How Does MRI Work? An Introduction to the Physics and Function of Magnetic Resonance Imaging only two years afer publication of the frst English edition. We are particularly pleased that our introductory textbook met with great approval in the English-speaking... more...
Fundamental Physics for Probing and ImagingOUP Oxford 2006; US$ 67.99
This unique textbook explains the fundamental physics that makes it possible to see inside things around us. Written for professional physicists and students, it follows applications in medicine and elsewhere. It puts physics in a cultural context, addresses matters of fear and safety, and reaches some significant conclusions. more...
Spatially Resolved Magnetic ResonanceWiley 2008; US$ 295.00 US$ 265.50
'Spatially Resolved Magnetic Resonance' provides comprehensive and exhaustive coverage of the state of the art in magnetic resonance imaging. Focusing on nonclinical applications, readers learn about the possibilities, limitations and strengths of magnetic resonance methods in a broad range of fields, from materials science, medicine, biology, to geology... more...
Wie funktioniert MRI?Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2009; US$ 26.64
MRT verständlich gemacht! Physik und Funktionsweise der Magnetresonanztomographie sind komplex und für den Nicht-Physiker nur schwierig nachzuvollziehen. Dennoch muss jeder, der diese Technik in der Praxis erfolgreich anwenden möchte, ihre Grundlagen verstehen. In diesem Buch wird das erforderliche physikalische und technische Basiswissen prägnant... more...
Fundamentals of MRICRC Press 2008; US$ 57.95
Fundamentals of MRI: An Interactive Learning Approach explores the physical principles that underpin the technique of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). After covering background mathematics, physics, and digital imaging, the book presents fundamental physical principles, including magnetization and rotating reference frame. It describes how... more...
Magnetic Resonance ImagingElsevier Science 2000; US$ 155.00
This book is intended as a text/reference for students, researchers, and professors interested in physical and biomedical applications of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Both the theoretical and practical aspects of MRI are emphasized. The book begins with a comprehensive discussion of the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) phenomenon based on quantum... more...
- 1
- Page


text:
South Shore Hospital's Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program provides comprehensive care for women whose pregnancy may be affected by their age, chronic health condition, likelihood of multiple births or other medical issues.
Our wide range of high-risk pregnancy services and procedures includes:
First Screen involves an ultrasound examination and a blood test. The ultrasound is used to measure an area in the back of the fetal neck called the nuchal translucency (NT). A blood test is then performed to analyze specific chemicals produced during early pregnancy. The measurement of the NT and the chemicals in the blood are then combined in a formula to provide two risk estimates: a risk for Down syndrome (trisomy 21) and a risk for trisomy 18. This is a screening test, not a diagnostic test, which means it provides only an estimate of risk. First Screen does not provide information for neural tube defects (spina bifida).
First Screen can detect approximately 83–85% of babies with Down syndrome and 80% of babies with trisomy 18.
Integrated screening, a combination of First Screen and quad screening, is a two-part process beginning between 10-13 weeks of pregnancy and concluding after the 16th week of pregnancy. This screening requires two visits. By combining the information obtained through both visits, risks are provided for Down syndrome, spina bifida and trisomy 18.
Integrated screening can detect approximately 92% of babies with Down syndrome, 90% of babies with trisomy 18 and 80% of those with open neural tube defects.
If the NT cannot be obtained due to fetal position, the woman is given the option of serum (2 blood tests without NT) integrated screening, which has 87% detection rate for Down syndrome.
Sequential screening follows the same testing pattern as integrated screening, but allows for preliminary results to be available following the initial visit, with final results available after the 16th week of pregnancy.
Sequential screening can detect approximately 90.4% of babies with Down syndrome, 90% of babies with trisomy 18 and 80% of those with open neural tube defects.
A level II ultrasound examination, also referred to as a "targeted ultrasound," examines the structure (anatomy) of a baby and can also evaluate the placenta and umbilical cord, as well as determine the level of amniotic fluid. This non-invasive examination is most often performed around 18-20 weeks of pregnancy, and can detect many types of birth defects, although not all problems can be seen or identified. Women who are not considered "high-risk" may have a level II ultrasound examination performed for reasons such as family history or previous pregnancy with a maternal or fetal complication.
A biophysical profile is a test of fetal well-being that involves evaluating an unborn baby's movements, tone, practice breathing movements and amniotic fluid level by ultrasound. Each element of the test is scored as 2, meaning present, or 0, meaning absent. The BPP is a tool used during the third trimester and may be combined with a non-stress test which evaluates the baby's heart rate pattern. BPP scores that are not reassuring indicate a need for closer observation or delivery.
Amniocentesis is a diagnostic test offered after 15 weeks of pregnancy during which a thin needle is placed into the pregnant woman's uterus to withdraw a small sample of the amniotic fluid from around the baby. Fetal skin cells floating in the amniotic fluid are tested for chromosomal abnormalities and other genetic conditions. Analyzing other contents of the amniotic fluid by the same method late in pregnancy can help determine whether a pre-term baby's lungs are likely to be mature and functioning if birth is earlier than expected.
Chorionic villus sampling, a diagnostic test available only between 10 and 12 weeks of pregnancy, involves placing a needle into the pregnant woman's uterus to sample a small amount of placental tissue. This tissue can be tested for chromosomal abnormalities and other genetic conditions. While CVS offers genetic information earlier than amniocentesis, this test does not provide information on neural tube defects such as spina bifida.
For more information about any of our high-risk pregnancy services, please call 781-624-8430.
Down syndrome is a chromosome abnormality resulting from the presence of an extra chromosome 21. It is a common genetic cause of mental retardation and may be associated with other health problems.
Spina bifida is a condition where a portion of a baby's spine does not close properly. The condition may result in paralysis, lack of bowel and bladder control, curvature of the spine and abnormalities of the brain.
Trisomy 18 is a chromosome abnormality due to the presence of an extra chromosome 18. It results in significant mental retardation and multiple birth defects. Most babies will not survive with this condition.
Patients who are identified at a higher risk are "screen positive." Results are discussed with each woman who receives a positive screen. Some patients will then opt for a diagnostic test (chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis). If results are "screen negative," indicating a decreased risk, results will be shared by either the maternal fetal medicine staff or your obstetrical provider.
Introducing South Shore MyChart, the new and improved Patient Portal.
No matter what you're facing, receiving exceptional, unified care is non-negotiable. That's why we're bringing people, caregivers and excellence in medicine together. As One.
Learn More
South Shore Health Systems: >> See all


text:
By Mohammed Mukhashaf
ADEN (Reuters) - Yemeni troops, backed by air force planes, launched a major offensive against al Qaeda strongholds in the south of the country on Tuesday to try to eradicate the Islamist militant group that had killed hundreds since 2011.
A local official said at least five Yemeni government soldiers were killed in the fighting, in which hundreds of volunteers from a local militia known as the Popular Committees are taking part.
The operation came less than two weeks after Yemen said some 55 suspected militants died in a series of air strikes on the militants' main hideouts in southern Yemen.
"Heroes of the armed and security forces, in cooperation with the Popular Committees, are determined to destroy the remnants of the terrorist elements in al-Mahfad area," Abyan governor Jamal al-Aqel was quoted on the Defence Ministry website as saying.
Militants from Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and its allies in the local Ansar al-Sharia group fled to the mountainous area in 2012 after Yemen's army, backed by the United States, drove them out of cities they had seized in 2011.
The insurgents have posed a major challenge to government efforts to restore stability to the U.S.-allied country since long-serving president Ali Abdullah Saleh was forced to step down in 2012 after months of pro-democracy protests.
The militants have carried out dozens of bombings, suicide attacks and commando-style raids against military installations, government facilities and foreign nationals, killing hundreds of people since 2012.
Local residents said on Monday the army had been massing troops near the town of al-Mahfad in preparation for a major offensive.
Local news websites have reported that several soldiers were captured by militants in the early stages of the fighting and photos were posted online of men in uniform sitting in the back of a truck, between masked men holding an al Qaeda banner.
It was not immediately possible to verify the reports.
The operation appears to have come as a follow up on a series of air raids on April 19 and 20, which Yemen said killed some 65 suspected militants, including 55 in southern regions and 10 in the central province of al-Bayda.
The Defence Ministry said those air strikes targeted "terrorist elements (who) were planning to target vital civilian and military installations".
On Tuesday, Yemeni president Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi said 70 percent of al Qaeda fighters were foreigners.
"Whoever is doubtful of that among our brothers, should go to the morgues in hospitals and see the corpses of people whose countries have refused to accept them. They're from Brazil, the Netherlands, Australia, France and various countries," Hadi told graduates at the police academy.
Local sources said unmanned drone aircraft had been seen above the target areas before the strikes earlier this month. The United States acknowledges using drone strikes to target AQAP in Yemen, but it does not comment on the practice.
Those air strikes came after an online video was posted on the Internet showing AQAP leader Nasser al-Wuhaishi addressing a large crowd of fighters in an undisclosed mountainous region of Yemen and vowing to attack the United States.
U.S. officials credit the drone strategy for the fact that AQAP is no longer able to control territory in Yemen as it did in 2011. But critics, including some Yemenis and U.S. politicians, say the strikes and civilian casualties are increasing sympathy for AQAP and resentment against Washington.
Saudi Arabia also watches AQAP with concern, since the branch was founded by citizens of both countries and has sworn to bring down its ruling al-Saud family.
(Reporting by Mohammed Mukhashaf; Writing by Sami Aboudi and Yara Bayoumy; Editing by Angus McDowall and Alison Williams)


text:
Note: This item is more than 10 years old. Please take the publication date into consideration for any date references.
Print – Plain Text – Permalink
News Release
Media Contact: TPWD News, email@example.com, 512-389-8030
May 23, 2008
Llano Springs Ranch Shines As Conservation Beacon Amid Changing Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — The famed wide-open spaces of Texas are under siege, threatened by ever-expanding suburban development and fragmenting into ever-smaller pieces as people in cities buy up land in the country. The good news is conservation-minded landowners stand as bastions against these trends, places like Llano Springs Ranch south of Junction, which on May 21 received the Leopold Conservation Award for Texas from Sand County Foundation and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, part of the department's Lone Star Land Steward Awards program.
Every year, TPWD and Sand County Foundation recognize private land stewards in 10 ecological regions across the state, as well as the Leopold Conservation Award winner. For the fourth year, the Lone Star Land Steward Awards benefit from an association with Sand County Foundation, an international non-profit organization devoted to private landowner conservation. Ecoregion award recipients and the wildlife management association recipient receive $1,000 from the foundation, while the Leopold Conservation Award recipient receives $10,000 and the Leopold crystal. The purpose is to recognize outstanding examples of voluntary stewardship.
"I'm proud that we've taken a ranch that had been neglected for many years and turned it into something to be proud of, and we've done it ourselves," said Tom M. Vandivier, part of the five-generation farm and ranch family which owns the 5,100-acre spread in Edwards County. He works the first part of the week as an attorney near Austin, then on Thursdays heads to the ranch and works all weekend.
"Whoever dreamed up this idea for land steward awards is right on target with what's going on in ranching these days," Vandivier said. "It's a great motivator. When we learned about this, it got us motivated to do more. We're thrilled to have won."
The ranch contains the headwaters of the South Llano River, which flows into the Colorado. Years of work to remove water-sucking cedar and restore water-friendly native grasses are benefiting everything downriver, including thirsty cities like Austin. Land with restored grasses instead of cedar and rocks holds rainwater like a giant sponge, releasing it slowly and providing natural filtration. This helps aquifer recharge and prevents erosion, sending cleaner water downstream.
The ranch's land and water restoration work sustains public recreation that helps raise money for conservation. In the fall they host hunters, in the spring birding groups come, and in the summer paddlers and swimmers cool-off in the clear-running South Llano. For reasonable fees, anglers can fly fish for trophy bass, birding tour groups can see endangered black-capped vireos, and paddlers can canoe, kayak, or float an inner tube.
"Aldo Leopold managed land effectively with five tools: axe, cow, plow, fire, and gun," said Brent Haglund, Ph.D., Sand County Foundation president. "The Vandiviers clearly utilize these tools to continue the Leopold tradition of responsible land management."
"It's all interconnected," Vandivier said. "It's all part of good stewardship of the land. If you remove the cedar, plant life diversity increases, water resources improve, wildlife improves. It's all a stair-step to better and better things. The changes over the years have been slow to occur, but they're very noticeable to us."
Others are noticing too. Natural history and environmental education classes from both the University of Texas and Franklin College in Indiana have used Llano Springs Ranch as an outdoor classroom. Boy Scout and Cub Scout troops have camped along the river. Cave explorers have been granted access to probe sinks and cave formations. The ranch has hosted annual youth hunts through the Texas Youth Hunting Program. Most recently, Llano Springs Ranch volunteered to become a Texas State University study site for groundbreaking research to aid the state fish of Texas, the Guadalupe bass, one of the last pure strains of which is located in the South Llano River.
For the Vandiviers, conservation stewardship reaches beyond their ranch boundaries. "The Woods" is a family-owned woodland near Indianapolis, Indiana which has been passed from generation to generation for more than 100 years. The land remains in its natural state except for limited timber harvesting to provide sustainable revenue. Tom and his sister Ann spent childhood summers there with their dad. Later, for about 30 years, the family developed and ran Navidad River Pecan Farm in Lavaca County, Texas.
Today, the entire Vandivier family participates in on-going management at Llano Springs Ranch. Minimal ranch work is done by hired contractors, requiring each family member to participate. This hands-on style has created a strong land ethic begun by Dr. Tom G. Vandivier and his wife Laurie, and carried out by daughter Ann Vandivier Brodnax and her husband John W. Brodnax, as well as son Tom M. Vandivier and his wife Sonja, and their families.
Following the example set by their elders, Vandivier grandchilden John T. Brodnax, Laura Vandivier Sherrod and Jessica Vandivier also help with day-to-day ranch activities and conservation outreach. As a teenager, Ann's son John Brodnax completed his Eagle Scout Project by creating a hiking trail at Pace Bend Park on Lake Travis. Tom's eldest daughter Laura Vandivier Sherrod earned a wildlife biology degree from Texas State University in 2007, then began work with her husband Greg Sherrod at a private environmental consulting firm doing endangered species surveys and wetland mitigation.
Located in an area of Texas historically overstocked with cattle, sheep, and goats for more than 100 years, the Vandivier family initiated efforts to improve the ranch immediately after they bought it in 1994. Livestock were removed and the land was allowed to recover. Additionally, an extensive clearing effort began, targeting regrowth ashe juniper or cedar, which was invading the landscape.
To date, more than 2,700 acres of ashe juniper have been removed from Llano Springs Ranch — approximately half its total surface area. Much of this has been completed through cost-share programs of the U.S.D.A. Natural Resource Conservation Service, including the EQIP program for a period of 6-7 years. Clearing efforts have notably increased the volume of desirable native grasses and woody browse. Native bunchgrasses such as little bluestem and sideoats grama abound, providing habitat for quail and many other birds and wildlife. The diversity and availability of woody browse has also improved through a deer management program designed to control numbers and improve herd age and sex structure.
From a water quality standpoint, the South Llano River ecosystem has benefited significantly as a result of invasive ashe juniper control. Spring flow has increased significantly since cedar-clearing efforts began, including the river headwaters spring and several new springs which recently began flowing.
To increase numbers of endangered songbirds, the ranch began a program to trap cowbirds in 2007. Cowbirds lay eggs in the nests of other birds, who then raise the cowbird chicks as their own. The aggressive cowbird chicks often crowd out chicks of the host bird, so that the host chicks die.
But it hasn't been an easy road.
"It was a big, scary thing to take on something of this caliber," Vandivier said. "It was scary financially; it was a real stretch for us to buy it in the first place. We made a commitment from the start that we would make this ranch support itself, and we've done that. It took years of hard work and some lean times, but now with the livestock, hunting operation and ecotourism and help with governmental programs for cedar clearing, this place is viable financially and ecologically."
This year's 13th annual Lone Star Land Steward Awards recognize and honor private landowners for their accomplishments in habitat management and wildlife conservation. The program is designed to educate landowners and the public and to encourage participation in habitat conservation. TPWD's primary partner in the awards is Sand County Foundation, with sponsors that include Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, H. Yturria Land and Cattle Company, Texas Wildlife Association, Lower Colorado River Authority, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Texas Farm Bureau and Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.
The Leopold Conservation Award honors the legacy of Aldo Leopold (1887-1948), considered the father of wildlife ecology. It is a competitive award that recognizes landowner achievement in voluntary conservation. In 2008, Sand County Foundation will present Leopold Conservation Awards in Wisconsin, Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, Texas, Utah and California. The awards are presented to accomplish three objectives: First, they recognize extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation on the land of exemplary private landowners. Second, they inspire countless other landowners in their own communities through these examples. Finally, they provide a visible forum where leaders from the agriculture community are recognized as conservation leaders to groups outside of agriculture.
More information, including how to nominate property owners for awards, is online. Nominations are accepted June 1 through Nov. 30 each year for the following year's awards program.
On the Net:
Publication — Permission is granted to publish, in whole or in part, any news releases on this page.
Print — A print-friendly version of the news release shows only the release with font sizes set to the browser default.
Plain Text — Plain text versions of TPWD news releases are provided for copying and pasting into editing software.
To copy text into an editing software:
- Click a Plain Text link to display the plain text page in your browser.
- Select all.
- Copy.
- Paste in a document in your editing program.
Permalink — This is a direct link to the news release, omitting the navigation context from the URI.
English/Spanish — News releases posted in both English and Spanish have one of these links.
If you have any suggestions for improving these pages, send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com and mention Plain Text Pages.
(5.4.16 i)


text:
Canon imageRUNNER 1270F Driver Download – "Windows fails to recognize the new hardware" and "Your driver is missing" are some of the usual problems that Canon imageRUNNER 1270F printer's users may perhaps encounter. CanonInsider.com help you solve these issues by installing or reinstalling Canon imageRUNNER 1270F Driver.
Canon imageRUNNER 1270F Driver Software Manual
Printer drivers are software programs, & their main mission is to convert the data you command from OS to print the form that is specific to the established printer. You have to setup Canon imageRUNNER 1270F Driver before you could use Canon imageRUNNER 1270F printer.
Every Canon printer should come with the software used to deploy Canon imageRUNNER 1270F in Windows OS or your operating system. Now, what if you don't have the driver CD? Don't worry, CanonInsider.com has your back: download the Canon Printer driver with the following link & use these drivers to deploy your Canon imageRUNNER 1270F printer.
Canon imageRUNNER 1270F Driver OS & System Requirements
Before download Canon imageRUNNER 1270F driver, you must discover what is your Operating operating system version:
- Go to Desktop then open "Computer" and then choose "My Computer".
- Right Click in Computer directory, then click "Properties" you may see what is your OS system os type.
We give you all printer drivers version to download free.
- Download Canon imageRUNNER 1270F driver for Windows OS XP
- FreeDownloadCanon imageRUNNER 1270F for Windows OS 7 and Windows OS Vista
- Download Canon imageRUNNER 1270F for Windows Operating System 8/8.1
- Download Canon imageRUNNER 1270F for Windows 10
- FreeDownloadCanon imageRUNNER 1270F driver for Mac OSX
- Download Canon imageRUNNER 1270F driver for Linux, Ubuntu
Canon imageRUNNER 1270F Driver Download & Installation
Just click the download link above, you may definitely go to Canon driver webpage, we request you below these steps to download & install Canon imageRUNNER 1270F Driver.
- Select Your computer os and select preferred language by simply press select box:
- Determine Printer Driver and hit Get button.
- When Software license agreement pop-up show up, check "I accept the License Agreement & disclaimer" then press Get button
- After that choose where you desire to save Canon imageRUNNER 1270F driver and just press Save to start to download Canon driver.
You can deploy Canon imageRUNNER 1270F driver by taking the below steps:
- After everything has been plugged in turn the laptop and Canon imageRUNNER 1270F on.
- Anytime you have downloaded Canon imageRUNNER 1270F drivers, run the downloaded setup file
- Follow the installation wizard & once completed your software is installed
- Test the Canon imageRUNNER 1270F to make sure it is working
What if the installation Wizard is not working? You could possibly only deploy the printer driver by following the steps below:
- Click Add a Printer to begin Install Canon imageRUNNER 1270F driver
- Go "Control Panel > Printers" and also "Devices & Printers" in the Printers windows, click the "Add a printer" icon,
- After completing the above steps, you should see the "Windows Printer Wizard". Click Next to start the wizard. And then follow the onscreen directions to install the Canon imageRUNNER 1270F driver.
Canon imageRUNNER 1270F Drivers, Software & Manuals for Windows
|Canon imageRUNNER 1270FæFull Driver and Software Package (Windows 10/10 x64/8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP)
|[Windows 32bit/64bit]æCanon imageRUNNER 1270F Printer Driver
|[Windows 32bit/64bit] Canon imageRUNNER 1270F Software
|Canon imageRUNNER 1270F series User Manual (Windows)
Canon imageRUNNER 1270F Drivers, Software & Manuals for Macintosh
|Canon imageRUNNER 1270FæFull Driver and Software Package (macOS 10.12/OS X 10.11/OS X 10.10/OS X 10.9/OS X 10.8/OS X 10.7)
|Printer Driver and Utilities for Macintosh Latest Versionæ(macOS 10.12/OS X 10.11/OS X 10.10/OS X 10.9/OS X 10.8/OS X 10.7)
|Canon imageRUNNER 1270F User Manual (Mac Os)
Canon imageRUNNER 1270F Drivers, Software & Manuals for Linux
We wish you all the best in using Canon imageRUNNER 1270F printer!


text:
All These Limo Events Part 3: Networking 101
JIM LUFF: Don't miss these opportunities that offer your business a chance to grow.
— Michael Campos, LCT associate editor
Related Topics: Fleet Vehicles
JIM LUFF: Don't miss these opportunities that offer your business a chance to grow.
U.S. passenger numbers are at record levels, but packed terminals aren't stopping them from enjoying wait time for a flight.
David and Stacey Glazier's Fleet Transportation service sees opportunity in a popular ski market.
eNews Exclusive: Edward Kim went from shuttle driver to business owner, and has gotten far with the help of loyal employees.
What separates a client from a brand loyalist?
There are nuances transportation providers should consider when pursuing this lucrative market.
The application for the awards at LCT-NLA East will close Oct. 1, so be sure to fill it in before it's too late.
Webinar: Are you better off with new or used coaches? A veteran bus operator could help you decide.
What did consumers who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership report had the least media technology problems?
Vehicle Review: The sedan has always been the epitome of mainstream motoring luxury.
Vehicle Picks of the Week: Get good ROI, whether adding to a fleet or venturing into coach service.
Sandy Miller sees a future in providing a level of chauffeured service that TNCs cannot.
BILL FAETH Blog Post: There are vendors ready to hold your business hostage to rising fees if they own your website and Facebook page.
eNews Exclusive: This operator advises keeping service levels high no matter what the fleet size.
Operator Alex Darbahani's KLS Worldwide officially opens Seamless Logistics division.
The world's No. 1 online marketplace and trader for professional chauffeured and chartered vehicles, including all types of motorcoaches, buses, vans, stretch limousines, sedans, SUVs, exotics, and classics. New and used vehicles are available from sellers across the nation.
The best online networker to find quality affiliates worldwide and market your company.
Click on any state to see the latest industry news and events in that region.
Get the latest news and most popular articles from LCT delivered straight to your inbox.
Current newsletters:


text:
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Gunmen shot and killed a pioneering Pakistani activist in Karachi who helped bring services like sewer and water to the city's poorest neighborhoods, a police official said.
The killing was a sign of the escalating chaos that has gripped Pakistan's largest city.
Perween Rahman, the director of the Orangi Pilot Project, was on her way home Wednesday night when she was shot and killed by gunmen on a motorcycle, said senior police officer Javed Odho.
She was struck four times in the chest and neck and died on the way to the hospital, he said. Rahman, 54, was an architect who left private practice early in her career to help the poor.
Through her work, she became one of the authority figures on the ever-expanding Karachi and the struggles of millions of poor people who try to eke out a living in some of the most neglected neighborhoods. Friends and colleagues were devastated by her death.
"Anyone trying to understand Karachi would go to her," said Zora Yusuf, who heads the Pakistan Human Rights Commission. "It is very, very depressing, very disturbing."
The Orangi Pilot Project operated in the squatter slums that make up a huge part of Karachi. The innovative project, started in the 1980s, helped residents of those poor communities build their own sewer and water systems.
The port city is a sprawling metropolis of roughly 18 million people.
It is made up of a mish-mash of essentially illegal land settlements where poor people purchased land from developers and built their homes. Few of these settlements have basic services like sewage lines or running water, let alone access to hospitals or schools.
Often the same people that sell the land then sell services like water delivery, and residents have no option but to buy them.
"The government itself has failed in these areas," said Yusuf.
The Orangi project worked with residents to build services. The organization would couple its technical expertise with labor from residents in the affected community to build things like sewer lines and would lobby the government to build a main sewer line that all the other neighborhoods could connect with.
NPR correspondent Steve Inskeep wrote extensively about Rahman and the Orangi project in his book on Karachi, "Instant City: Life and Death in Karachi."
In the book, he described Rahman as a thin, raven-haired woman "with a musical way of talking." He said she was educated as an architect but quickly left the firm she was working at because she wanted to do something that would help local residents.
There was no claim of responsibility for the shooting but Rahman's work had sometimes put her in the middle of dangerous situations in a city where the security situation is deteriorating swiftly. Inskeep described in his book how armed men at one point burst into the project's office.
Rahman had not received any specific threats recently, said Abdul Waheed Khan, a senior program manager at the OPP. But he said the nature of their work often involved challenging various criminal groups — referred to as mafias in Karachi — that control the land or water delivery in these poor areas.
Land and access to it is big business in the city, which has mushroomed from 1947, when its population was 435,000, to at least 18 million now.
With the chaotic growth came an often deadly fight for control of the city's land, because anyone who controls it can make a fortune subdividing and reselling it.
Meanwhile, a bomb planted outside a cable TV office in Karachi killed three people and wounded four others after midnight, police officer Sadaqat Ali said Friday.
Santana reported from Islamabad.


text:
In fact, at least 10 percent of younger women have symptoms so severe that they are unable to handle their normal range of activities. Many women have to miss days of work and important social functions because any movement or activity is too painful. For the first day or two of menstruation, only bed rest or curling up on the floor in the fetal position is tolerable until the symptoms finally pass. This often happened to me during my teens and twenties.
Besides the lower abdominal pain, cramp sufferers can also experience backache, pinching and pain sensations in their inner thighs, bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, faintness, dizziness, fatigue, and headaches. For those women who must curtail their activities because of cramps, these problems translate into billions of dollars of lost wages and productivity on the job, as well as a significant decrease in the quality of life for several days each month.
In fact, the gynecology textbook that I used during my medical training estimated that menstrual cramps caused the loss of 140 million work hours annually. It is no wonder that women with moderate to severe cramps regard their monthly period with apprehension and even dread.
Despite the many symptoms and the millions of sufferers, menstrual cramps have been traditionally considered by the medical community to be a "minor" female ailment. Doctors treated women as if the problem were "all in their heads." The problem was either ignored or else treated with powerful painkilling drugs and tranquilizers. Often these drugs had significant side effects and did nothing to alleviate or help prevent the problem on a long term basis. Luckily, the medical community's interest in menstrual cramps has increased during the past two decades. Researchers understand much more about what causes menstrual cramps on a physiological basis. This has led to newer, much more effective drug treatments, as well as nutritional and other lifestyle related therapies.
The Normal Menstrual Cycle
It is important to look at the normal menstrual cycle and see how it functions. This background will make it easier for you to understand why painful menstruation occurs.
First, understand why we menstruate. Menstruation refers to the shedding of the uterine lining, or endometrium. Each month the uterus prepares a thick, blood-rich cushion to nourish and house a fertilized egg. If pregnancy doesn't occur and the egg doesn't implant in the uterus, then the body doesn't need this extra buildup of the uterine lining. The uterus cleanses itself by releasing the extra blood and tissue so that a fresh buildup can occur all over again the following month, in preparation for a possible pregnancy.
The mechanism that regulates the buildup and shedding of the uterine lining is controlled by fluctuations in your hormonal levels. It begins each month when follicle stimulating hormones (FSH) and luteinizing hormones (LH) are released from the pituitary, a gland located at the base of the brain. Once FSH and LH are released into the bloodstream, their destination is the ovaries. The ovaries hold all the eggs a woman will ever have, in an inactive form called follicles. During each cycle, the FSH and LH from the pituitary gland cause one follicle to ripen, and normally one egg is released for possible fertilization. As part of this pro-cess, the follicles begin to produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen reaches its peak during the first half of the cycle as the newly released egg is maturing. Progesterone output occurs after midcycle when ovulation has occurred. Ovulation refers to the production of a mature egg cell.


text:
When Ben Gordon left the Bulls for Detroit four summers ago, I likened watching him to riding a great roller coaster. Roller coaster guys won't take you on a journey. But they shake you and thrill you and give you a memory. I can think of many crummier ways to spend an afternoon than riding Shockwave.
I was crushed when Shockwave at Six Flags Great America was demolished in 2002, but like the departure of Ben Gordon, at least I'd had my fill.
The same can't be said for Nate Robinson. If Gordon was Shockwave, then Robinson was some random coaster installed as a temporary distraction from the park's premier ride being under construction after a debilitating track disaster. The park's management keeps hinting that the premier ride will be fixed in time for the summer ...
... only the summer wears on and the ride is still not ready, and meanwhile patrons are starting to appreciate the perks and character of this interim ride. It's short but thrilling, and its staff is unusually kind and helpful.
Incredibly, the ride becomes the centerpiece of one of your favorite days ever at the park, but then summer ends and some amusement park in Denver purchases your new favorite ride, and you never get to ride it again. The end.
That's how I'm feeling right now about Robinson's departure. It's not a feeling I expected. On the eve of the 2012-13 season, I was at a friend's NBA opening night party talking to my buddies and Bulls beat reporters Chris Cason and Bryan Crawford. I wasn't thrilled with the Robinson signing, but Cason and Crawford gave Robinson their full endorsement. I changed my tune.
Nine months later, I'm bummed Robinson's days with the Bulls are in the history books. SUPER bummed we don't get to see him suit up with Derrick Rose.
I'm happy for Robinson. He seems like a good guy, he had a great farewell tweet), and he played ball the Chicago way: with heart, fury, and talent. Nuggets fans will like him. Enjoy, Denver. You're in for a helluva ride.
Jack M Silverstein is a RedEye special contributor. @readjack
Want more? Discuss this article and others on RedEye Sports' Facebook page.


text:
Be part of mega sized cocks, belonging to fresh, young dudes, entering into XXX hardcore, hd anal encounters... showing absolutely no mercy for super hot hd anal sluts, with the tightest killer asses around! Watch tight, firm behinds get a royal hd anal sex pounding, turning rectums into gapingly wide, rosy red assholes! Here the most demanding of anal porn hd appetites are catered too, in the wildest of deep thrusting, fast and furious hd anal sex videos around!
Indulge in humiliating, totally raunchy hd anal porn sessions, frightfully painful to each hd anal sex loving bitch out there! Be presented with only the freaken hottest, most chocking of hd anal sex footage... which is sure to put your cock on rock, every time you check out hd porn of the hd anal kind!


text:
Empowering Excellence in Government through Great People.
We lead and serve the Federal Government in enterprise human resources management by delivering policies and services to achieve a trusted effective civilian workforce.
Review the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Handbook
Answering your questions about Healthcare and Insurance
"...The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall serve as the Suitability and Credentialing Agent..." ~Executive Order 13467, as amended
"...primary executive branch service provider for background investigations..." ~Executive Order 13467, as amended
OPM's Human Resources Solutions organization can help your agency answer this critically important question.
Developing senior leaders in the U.S. Government through Leadership for a Democratic Society, Custom Programs and Interagency Courses.
Visit this federal site to search for our regulatory notices, proposed and final rules.
See the latest tweets on our Twitter feed, like our Facebook pages, watch our YouTube videos, and page through our Flickr photos.
As we move from Thanksgiving into this busy holiday season, I wanted to take a moment to recognize all the hard work and effort our Federal workforce puts in every day of the year.
I hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving and for those who celebrate, a happy beginning of Hanukkah. I was fortunate to be at home in Colorado with my husband and our daughter Graciela where we enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends.
I especially want to thank those families who were apart from their loved ones who are serving our country far from home. We honor and appreciate their sacrifice and hope they will be back with you soon.
Happy Holidays!
Thursday was an inspirational day for me. I had the honor of witnessing 35 new Americans from 20 countries take the oath of citizenship at the USCIS office in Fairfax, Va. and offering them some words of welcome.
And this was a very special group of new citizens. You see, they had not passed their first citizenship test. So they studied and studied and in the true spirit of this country, they returned Thursday to try again. And they succeeded. The look of pride in their faces and of the family members, including some young children, was heartwarming.
One by one, as the name of country they emigrated from was called, the prospective citizens stood: Albania, Bangladesh, Bolivia, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Nepal, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Somalia, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam. And after all 35 were standing, Sarah Taylor, USCIS Washington District Director, administered the oath.
As I told them in my remarks, these new citizens are what America is all about. It's about hard work. It's about determination. And we need Americans like this to make our country grow and prosper. The United States has always been a country of immigrants who come to our shores to find a better life. And I was privileged to be a small part of their journey.
For the full text of the Proclamation, click here: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/11/05/presidential-proclamation-veterans-day-2013.
There was an unexpected error when performing your action.
Your error has been logged and the appropriate people notified. You may close this message and try your command again, perhaps after refreshing the page. If you continue to experience issues, please notify the site administrator.


text:
The pleura is a membrane. It lines the outside of the lungs and the inside of the chest cavity. Pleural mesothelioma is cancer of the pleura.
Cancer occurs when cells in the body divide without control or order. If cells keep dividing uncontrollably, a mass of tissue forms. This is called a growth or tumor. The term cancer refers to malignant tumors. They can invade nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body.
Mesothelioma is type of cancer is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos. It is a fibrous mineral that is used to be present in many construction materials and car parts. Even a small amount of exposure can be a risk. Other fibers can cause mesothelioma.
Risk Factors
Factors that may increase your chance of getting pleural mesothelioma include:
- Repeated exposure to asbestos fibers, usually work related
- Living with a person who works near exposed asbestos fibers
- Exposure to other fibers (erionite, fluoro-edenite, mineral wool, and refractory ceramic)
- Exposure to ionizing radiation
This cancer can take up to 20-40 years to develop. Early signs of pleural mesothelioma include:
- Pain or trouble breathing
- Long-lasting cough
- Pain under the rib cage or in the abdomen
- Weight loss, sweats, and fatigue
Symptoms may not start until a long time after the tumor develops.
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. You may be referred to a doctor who specializes in lung problems or cancer. A pulmonologist focuses on the lungs. An oncologist focuses on cancer.
Sometimes, it is hard to tell the difference between this and other, more common types of lung cancer.
Your bodily fluids and tissues will be tested. This can be done with:
- Blood tests—may show chemicals produced by the tumor
- Examination of pleural fluid for tumor cells
- Biopsy—needed to confirm the diagnosis
Pulmonary function tests may be done to see if your breathing is effected
Images may be taken of your bodily structures. This can be done with:
These same tests and others may also be used to find out if cancer has spread outside the pleura. It is important to know whether and how far the cancer has spread in order to plan treatment. This step is called the staging process. It helps determine the level of treatment.
Pleural mesothelioma is usually treated with combinations of:
- Chemotherapy—use of drugs to kill cancer cells
- Radiation therapy—use of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors
- Surgery—to remove tumor and some surrounding tissue
Pleural fluid caused by the tumor will be removed. This is repeated as needed.
The only known way to prevent this cancer is to avoid asbestos or other fibers. People who could be exposed to asbestos at work include:
- Miners
- Factory workers
- Insulation workers
- Railroad workers
- Ship builders
- Makers of gas masks
- Construction workers
Family members of workers can also be at risk for this cancer. The asbestos fibers can be brought home on clothing. This type of exposure is just as dangerous.
Asbestos can also be found in old building insulation, roofing materials, and tiles.
To avoid exposure to asbestos:
- Workers should use safety equipment and precautions appropriate for their job.
- Workers should use safety measures to avoid bringing asbestos dust home on their clothing.
- Areas of exposed asbestos must be checked by experts. There may be old public buildings and homes with asbestos shingles, tiles, or insulation.
- Exposed areas must be removed by proper means or sealed off.
- A homeowner untrained in asbestos abatement should never attempt to remove asbestos material.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: Michael Woods, MD
- Review Date: 06/2016 -
- Update Date: 06/20/2013 -


text:
The Ten Best And Worst Reasons To Get A Puppy
At a certain point in your adult life, you realize you can get a puppy.
You've wanted one for years. You've spent months pouring over super cute dog blogs stalking Petfinder.com for the perfect one to rescue. Then one night it hits you: You don't need permission. You don't have to beg and whine to anyone! —unless you're in a relationship or have a roommate, because then you will still have to plead your case.
If you want a puppy, you can get a puppy! Hell, you're a responsible adult. There are a million reasons to rescue a dog, most of them beginning with "squee!!" and ending with "awww!"
But remember that you can't teach an old dog new tricks, and you can't train a puppy not to need a walk when you're hung over. Here are the best and worst reasons to rescue a dog.


text:
Cause of Bedford office building blaze still under investigationBy KATHY REMILLARD
Union Leader Correspondent
January 30. 2013 10:18PM
BEDFORD - The cause of a three-alarm fire that destroyed part of an office building and tied up traffic for hours on Tuesday night remains under investigation.
According to Fire Chief Scott Wiggin, no one was injured in the blaze at the Daniel Webster Office Park on the Old Route 3, located south of Target and Lowe's and the new bridge that crosses the Everett Turnpike, but the call came in just in time for the evening commute.
"We received a call of fire through a roof at 288 South River Road at about 5 p.m.," Wiggin said, and when crews arrived, fire could be seen coming from both the roof and windows of the building.
"It was fairly well-involved at that time," Wiggin said.
Wiggin described the scene as a "nightmare" for police officers diverting traffic.
South River Road, Technology Drive and half of Hawthorne Drive were closed and motorists were directed to the Everett Turnpike and other alternate routes.
Wiggin said the fire started in an attic space, which was a lightweight truss type of construction.
"It's like a box of kindling," he said.
While one portion of the structure was a total loss, Wiggin said the building was in an "L" shaped configuration and a firewall separating the two buildings likely saved the second.
"We were able to control it at the firewall," he said. "That's the intention of firewalls, to give you that barrier, that line of demarcation."
Seven communities provided mutual aid, including Goffstown, Merrimack and Londonderry, with New Boston and Hooksett providing station coverage.
An excavator was brought in to turn over debris, allowing firefighters to check for hot spots, and South River Road re-opened at about 9 p.m.


text:
Panoramic is a company featured in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, a parody of Panasonic.
Like Panasonic, Panoramic manufactures general electronics, like televisions and mobile phones. Flat-screen Panoramic plasma televisions and DVD players can be found in both the Middle Park East Safehouse and Playboy X's Penthouse. There are also mentions on the in-game internet of a Panoramic mobile phone and on electronicwritingtablet.com, a Panoramic writing tablet called the HeavyPad is mentioned but it is said to have gone out of production. In GTA Chinatown Wars, the PDA used on the touch-screen is made by Panoramic.
In GTA IV, Panoramic offices can be found in Hatton Gardens, Algonquin; the building is easily recognizable as it has a large blue neon Panoramic logo at the top; there are also two Panoramic retail stores around Rotterdam Hill, Broker. Although no Panoramic stores or businesses appear in GTA San Andreas, it is one of the sponsors of one of the Hotring Racer stock-cars.
- 3D Universe
- Unknown Electronic Products (GTA SA)
- HD Universe
- Unnamed TV (GTA IV)
- Heavy Pad tablet (GTA IV)
- Unnamed mobile phone (GTA IV)
- Pano360 mobile phone (GTA IV)
- Unnamed DVD Player (GTA IV)
- Unnamed PDA (GTA CW)
- 8½ Band Radio (GTA V)
- There are SCART connectors on the rear of Panoramic's flatscreen TV and DVD player as well as RCA connectors. SCART is common in Europe whereas RCA connectors are favored in North America; however, both have been superseded by HDMI (High Definition Mutlimedia Interface).
- The DVD player appears to be coded for Region 2, which is correct for Western Europe but wrong for North America (where Liberty City is located), which is designated as Region 1. Also, despite using fictional companies in the GTA universe, the logos of two real-world companies appear on the rear of the Panoramic DVD player: Kodak and Microsoft, with the latter represented by the Windows logo.
A tabletop Panoramic television in the Middle Park East Safehouse in GTA IV. A wall mounted version can also be found at Playboy X's Penthouse's using the same casing design.