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"We are committed to ensuring that a robust U.S. surveillance program continues in this country," said Veneman, speaking to reporters during a telephone press conference. "This one-time extensive surveillance plan reflects the recommendation of the international scientific review panel."
On Dec. 30, Veneman announced that an international scientific review panel would review USDA's investigation into the BSE find in Washington state and provide recommendations for future actions.
Last month, this panel, operating as a subcommittee of the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Foreign Animal and Poultry Diseases, recommended a one-year enhanced surveillance program targeting cattle from the populations considered at highest risk for the disease, as well as a random sampling of animals from the aged cattle population.
The panel also complimented USDA on its investigative efforts as well as commented that the removal of specified risk materials from the food supply was the single most important action USDA took to protect public health.
USDA's BSE surveillance program historically has been focused on the cattle populations where it is most likely to be found, including those condemned at slaughter because of signs of central nervous system disorders, non-ambulatory cattle and those that die on farms.
In the last fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30, USDA sampled 20,543 animals – a sample size designed to detect the disease if it occurred in one animal per million adult cattle with a 95 percent confidence level, which is 47 times the international standard for low-risk countries.
Japanese officials have said their government would continue to bar imports of U.S. beef until all cattle purchased for shipment to Japan be tested for mad cow disease. They cited surveys indicating that 87 percent of Japanese consumers want imported beef tested for BSE.
The new testing program appeared to be an attempt to address public sentiment in Japan, which was the largest purchaser of U.S. beef until the discovery of a case of mad cow disease in Washington state in December.
Veneman said USDA is transferring $70 million from the Commodity Credit Corp. to fund the enhanced program with the goal to test as many cattle as possible in the high-risk population as well as to test a sampling of the normal, aged cattle population over a 12- to 18-month time frame.
The enhanced surveillance plan incorporates recommendations from the international scientific review panel and the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis; both have reviewed and support the plan.
Veneman said the primary focus of USDA's enhanced surveillance effort will continue to be the highest risk populations for the disease, but USDA will greatly increase the number of target animals surveyed and will include a random sampling of apparently normal, aged animals.
USDA will build on previous cooperative efforts with renderers and others to obtain samples from the targeted high-risk populations, which are banned from the human food supply.
Under the enhanced program, using statistically geographic modeling, sampling some 268,000 animals would allow for the detection of BSE at a rate of 1 positive in 10 million adult cattle with a 99 percent confidence level. In other words, the enhanced program could detect BSE even if there were only five positive animals in the entire country. Sampling some 201,000 animals would allow for the detection of BSE at the same rate at a 95 percent confidence level.
The sampling of apparently normal animals will come from the 40 U.S. slaughter plants that handle 86 percent of the aged cattle processed for human consumption each year in the United States. The carcasses from these animals will be held and not allowed to enter the human food chain until test results show the samples are negative for BSE.
USDA will begin immediately to prepare for the increased testing, with the anticipation that the program will be ready to be fully implemented June 1, 2004. In the meantime, BSE testing will continue at the current rate, which is based on a plan to test 40,000 animals in FY 2004.
Testing will be conducted through USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, and a network of laboratories around the country.
USDA is also working to approve rapid tests for use in the testing program. USDA will help defray costs incurred by industries participating in the surveillance program for such items as transportation, disposal and storage, and carcasses being tested.
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I can think of virtually no direct benefit ... and a couple of significant negative impacts -- of running to windsurfing. (Don't go there; aerobic/anaerobic capacity conditioning occurs in the body's muscles, not the heart and lungs.) There may be some heart muscle benefit IF our running includes some serious fartlek/interval sprints, and MAYBE running's slight and highly specific strength benefit to the legs near full extension MIGHT benefit straight-line flat-water cruising, but not by much I'd guess. Running trains our bodies to run; two major, maybe the primary, reasons Roger Bannister broke the 4-minute mile were interval training and genetics. Unless competitive running is our objective, there are MANY better ways to get fit, and even then the type of racing we do strongly affects the training we must do. One highly qualified sports physician put it this way, approximately: "The only people who should run high miles are serious marathon competitors, and they must realize that it destroys their health."
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There is a wealth of knowledge to show that long term fitness and health is vastly improved by working long and hard at any activity PROVIDED you are aiming for stamina, and not sustained maximum power output. In cycling for instance we use the zone method. After establishing your maximum heart rate by a build up to maximum sustained effort to the point of near collapse, the various zones are calculated as a percentage of that maximum heart rate.(Zone 1 at 60/65% of max to zone 5 at 89/94% of max.) You can then ride all day mostly in say zone 3 for building and maintaining long term stamina. That's probably how it works for most of us in windsurfing also.
At anyrate, I aim and expect to live to 100!
The originator and long-time primary cheerleader of the aerobics concept you're describing is Dr. Kenneth Cooper of Dallas's renowned Cooper Institute, who has since retracted the whole concept.
There are a number of online longevity predictors we can use to guesstimate our remaining lifespan based on giant actuarial statistical databases, mostly provided and used by life insurance companies who bet their fiscal futures on their accuracy. We feed in our age and health data and habits, and they tell us at what age we are statistically expected to die. We can then play Monte Carlo games, by changing our inputs, to see how various changes might impact that median demise year. There won't be many big surprises (we know smoking, obesity, and sitting all day are all more or less comparably dangerous even if we also work out), but knowledge that statistics based on millions of deaths give us just a handful of years might motivate us to change some habits.
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Fitness, and ways of achieving and maintaining it are as old as the human race. I imagine Stone Age man knew only too well, from experience, what was needed of him to hunt, and stay alive, even if he didn't have a fancy name for it! To suppose any single person (a modern one at that) originated the concept of aerobics is just a modern world form of conceit. (The ancient Greeks also knew all about athletics, and the perfect body form.)
Suffice to say, I've had a superb mountain bike day in glorious sunshine and icy cold air, and maintained an average 143 heart rate (163 peaks) for over an hours stiff climbing to reach the tops. If, (at 75 years old) my lifelong approach to fitness and maintaining it has been discredited, I'll eat my hat!
As for living to 100, it was a joke -- but then again, why not? Isn't it a fact that zest and enthusiasm for life have a bearing on the matter?
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Try this workout for your shoulder.
Coachg. I can heartily endorse that workout which I have used, plus a couple of additions, to great effect in shoulder/ rotator cuff rehab. I also echo your weight recommendation. 5lb dumbbells may seem very light at first, but with proper form and no breaks, the muscles will be screaming by the end of the routine.
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"I can't go for that, no, no, no, no can do".
My knees won't let me, eventhough I can WS for hours.
It's the rowing machine for me, total full body workout, zero impact on the knees. Arms and shoulders get a good workout along with my legs and back.
I use a Bowflex XTL in the rowing configuration, 30 minutes at a whack.
I only do it during the offseason, about 5 days a week.
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Cycling works for me. Not only low impact (can't run, bad knee but cycling seems to help that a great deal) but I keep 2000 - 3000 miles per year from accumulating on my vehicles. Just gotta keep from getting run over.
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I just saw a TV interview of a doctor discussing that study. His bottom line was alarming, as it strongly implies my approach to sports is likely to shorten my life span significantly. He says intense exercise beyond 30-40 minutes most days is more dangerous than living on a couch because of what the former does to our hearts.
My recent gym program modifications -- from all-out, non-stop, very intense, whole-body circuit training for 3-6 hours three days a week to even more intense but 95% shorter exercise sessions much less often -- were in the right direction for that and many other reasons. But I'll be damned if I'm going to reduce my shred time or intensity just because some study says it may kill me. (I probably will ask a cardiologist whether I should get a heart calcification evaluation.)
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I like my idea of sailing for 2 hours straight, going about 1/2 mile each reach, jibing maybe 120 times, planing out of 100, and never falling, while never coming close to out of breathe.
Then it's off to eat somthing tasty.
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I like my idea of sailing for 2 hours straight, going about 1/2 mile each reach, jibing maybe 120 times, planing out of 100, and never falling, while never coming close to out of breathe.
I'm guessing my carcass would appreciate that approach, but I don't give it that chance. I'm happiest when pushing it to its RPM, skill, and endurance limits in any sport, which is why I gave up motorized (i.e., high-speed) sports decades ago as too injurious. I'm sure that generated my endurance, but it's going to be ironic if the cardiologist tells me my lifetime of WFO play has calcified my heart to the extent that I'm a heart attack waiting to happen (cardiac calcium is very often asymptomatic.)
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I figure, I've pushed myself plenty in my younger years, and can now reap the benefits of brains and experience to ENJOY my elder years, taking it easy and sitting back a bit.
I still sail with the fastest slalom sailors around Berkeley, but only for less than 1.5 hours. Slalom is still one track minded sailing, and I need to throw in a jump or ride at least one big windswell to complete the experience.
Modern freestyle, I don't know. Just not into dunking my surfer's ear'd head and sunburnt eyes 150 times a day, I don't think. I'd like to think I can still sail what windsurfer's call "logo high" surf at Waddell and Davenport, Backyards or DiamondHead. I wonder.....
Time accumlated on this earth should teach each one of us something. What it taught me is that everyone get's better, peaks, and get's worse. No need to compete head to head with 27 year olds anymore.
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Who Has the Power?
Each of the three branches of the United States government plays an important role in keeping the leaders of our country accountable and our system fair and just. Each branch has specific tasks that include keeping the other branches "in line", a system known as "checks and balances." Checks and balances allow each branch to review and limit the powers of the others. Many controversial actions attempted by each branch have been stalled or blocked through the system of checks and balances. This system encourages those in each branch of government to carefully consider how their actions will be perceived by members of the other branches.
In this lesson students will review the system of checks and balances and apply their knowledge to historical situations. They will identify the branches that were involved in each event and how the branches checked each other's power.
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- Identify how the three branches of the federal government balance each other's power within a system of checks and balances.
- Apply their understanding of the checks and balances system to historic events.
- Who Has the Power diagram, displayed for the class or drawn on the board (students need to be able to write on it)
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- Display the Who Has the Power diagram for the class or draw it on the board. The diagram should be displayed for the duration of the lesson.
- Review with students the system of checks and balances and how each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches.
- Assign each student a partner. Give each pair of students a Situation Card. (Depending on the number of students, some pairs may receive the same card.)
- Allow students time to read their situation card with their partner.
- Ask students to determine which branch of government is showing or using their power over another branch. Call pairs of students up to the displayed Who Has the Power diagram one group at a time. Students should write the number of their scenario on the appropriate line on the Who Has the Power worksheet. (For example, if the situation is an example of the Judicial Branch having power over the Executive Branch, the line pointing from the Judicial box to the Executive box is where the students write their answer.) There may be more than one check and balance in each situation.
- Ask each pair to explain their scenario to the class and justify the placement of their scenario on the Who Has the Power diagram. Correct any misplaced scenarios.
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- Include additional or alternate scenarios.
- Conduct a role play using the following directions.
- Explain to the class that they are going to become the three branches of government. Choose a President, nine judges, and the remainder will be Congress.
- Follow the Role Play Directions to lead students in the role-play activity.
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ATLANTA – Today the Atlanta Braves and Major League Baseball released their tentative schedule for the 2014 season. A finalized schedule with start times will be released at a later date in the offseason.
The Braves open the 2014 regular season on Monday, March 31, at Milwaukee, with a three-game series versus the Milwaukee Brewers (March 31-April 2), then travel to Washington, D.C., for a three-game set against the Nationals, April 4-6.
Atlanta opens the home portion of the 2014 campaign on Tuesday, April 8, with a three-game set vs. the New York Mets, before playing host to the Nationals for a three-game weekend series, April 11-13.
The Braves play a total of eight interleague series (20 total interleague games), with four series (10 games) taking place at Turner Field. The Braves open the interleague portion of the 2014 campaign with a two-game series at home against the Boston Red Sox, May 26-27. They will also play host to the Seattle Mariners (June 3-4), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (June 13-15), and the Oakland Athletics (August 15-17). Atlanta will play four road interleague series, including a two-game series at the Boston Red Sox, May 28-29. The Braves' other American League road opponents include the Houston Astros (June 24-26), the Seattle Mariners (August 5-6), and the Texas Rangers (September 12-14).
The Braves have a full slate of home holiday weekend series, as they host the Arizona Diamondbacks over the July 4th holiday weekend for a three-game set (July 4-6). The Braves will welcome to town the Colorado Rockies (May 23-25), and Red Sox (May 26-27) over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
The 2014 home schedule includes 10 games against National League East Division rivals Miami, and nine games each against New York, Philadelphia and Washington. The Braves host a six-game homestand over the Labor Day holiday weekend, versus the Marlins (August 29-31) and Phillies (September 1-3), and conclude the 2014 campaign with a three-game series at Philadelphia, September 26-28.
The overall home slate features 37 games against National League East Division opponents, 17 games against the N.L. Central Division, 17 against the N.L. West Division and 10 against the American League.
In addition to the regular-season schedule, the Braves are slated to play one exhibition game at the Club's Single-A stadium, State Mutual Stadium, on Saturday, March 29. State Mutual Stadium is located in Rome, Ga., and the game will pit the Braves' Major League club against the "Future Stars" (top prospects of the Braves farm system).


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In high school, Wasserman was a fan of the famously activist group. "Bad Religion was very high on a pedestal with its politics and lyrics," he said. "I always thought that the band was in a league of its own because of its stands." But when Wasserman was invited to join in 2002, he admitted that he didn't know as much about politics and causes. "It's eye-opening being in this band, with government and religion. It's very inspiring."
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BOYLSTON/WEST BOYLSTON --The annual Girl Scout cookie sale starts for Boylston and West boylston Girl Scouts on Saturday, Jan. 19. Scouts will be selling cookies at Walmart on Saturday, Jan 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Sunday, Jan. 20, from noon to 4 p.m. There will also be cookie booths at Lowe's at Lincoln Plaza in Worcester on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, and at the Dragon 88 Restaurant in Boylston on Sunday afternoon. To find a troop selling near you, contact Hilary at (508) 835-6966.
BOYLSTON — Calliope Productions, 150 Main St., will present "Tuesdays with Morrie," on Jan. 18, 19 and 20, Thursday through Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 for regular admission, $15 for students and seniors. For reservations, call (508) 869-6887 or visit www.calliopeproductions.org.
WEST BOYLSTON — Saturday hours at the Wachusett Regional Recycling Center will be Jan. 19 from 8 to 11 a.m. for full general collections. The center is located at 131 Raymond Huntington Highway, West Boylston, and holds Saturday hours on the third Saturday of each month and is open every Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Visit www.wachusettearthday.org for information on items that can be recycled and fees charged. For information, contact Colleen Abrams at (508) 829-3954.
WEST BOYLSTON — The Senior Center will be closed Monday, Jan. 21, in honor of Martin Luther King Day. There will be no transportation, no meal delivery, and no programs on that day. Any questions, call Marcia at (508) 835-6916.
WEST BOYLSTON — Education professional Sally Phelps will discuss ways for students and their parents to navigate the college application process, including school selection, timelines, essays and the Common Application, on Tuesday, Jan. 22, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Beaman Memorial Library, 8 Newton St.
WEST BOYLSTON — Meteorologist Art Horn will present "Weather Warriors" on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m., at the Briarwood Community Center, 65 Briarwood Circle. This presentation and discussion is free and open to the public.
BOYLSTON — The Berlin-Boylston Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC) will meet Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m., at the new Tahanto Regional Middle High School Library. Karen Molnar, director of Pupil Personnel Services will outline parents' rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Special Education Law and No Child Left Behind (NCLB). A general meeting will follow. For information, or to become a member, email: firstname.lastname@example.com or visit http://www.sepac-berlin-boylston.org.
WEST BOYLSTON — "Art Matters," an art awareness program, with Jane Blair and Mary Lou Hannon, will be held at the Briarwood Retirement Community, 65 Briarwood Circle, on Thursday, Jan 24, at 2 p.m. This program is free and open to the public.
WEST BOYLSTON — Books and Blankies next session is Thursday, Jan. 24, at 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. at Beaman Memorial Library, 8 Newton St. This 45-minute program is for children from 18 months to 3 years old. It involves rhymes, parachute play, instruments, etc, to foster emergent learning skills. Future sessions will be held Thursdays, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 and 14.
BOYLSTON — Puppeteer Roy Drew will visit the Boylston Town House on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 11 a.m. This program is for children preschool-age and up and is sponsored by the Community Partnership for Children and the Bolyston PublicLibrary. Register by email at email@example.com,or by phone at (508) 869-2371.
BOYLSTON — The Annual Chicken Farm Dinner at the First Congregational Church in Boylston will be Saturday, Jan. 26, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall at the church. The cost for tickets is $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 3 to 12. The menu includes roast chicken, rice pilaf, glazed carrots, pasta, salad, rolls, desert and drinks. For reservations, call Dave Moore at (508) 869-0094 or the church office at (508) 869-2027. The tickets sell out fast, so reservations are preferred, but not necessary.
BOYLSTON — The Boylston Public Library Film Screening and Discussion Group meets monthly at the Boylston Public Library, 695 Main St. The next meeting is Saturday, Jan. 26, at 11 a.m. Join the group for a film screening and a discussion. For information, call the library at (508) 869-2371 or visit boylstonlibrary.org for details.
WEST BOYLSTON — The Italian Conversation Circle (Circolo di Conversazione) meets again on Saturday, Jan. 26. The group meets regularly –except during the summer – on the second and fourth Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon in the Muriel Stiles Reading Room of the Beaman Memorial Library, 8 Newton St. Perk up your Italian language skills with this group. The only requisite for attending the circolo is to try speak only Italian for the two-hour session. All self-taught learners, students, travelers, opera lovers, heritage Italian speakers are welcome. This year, the library has introduced Mango, online language software that lets speakers compare their speech to that of a native speaker. For information, call Isabel at (508) 835-3912, or e-mail email@example.com.
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Viktor Fasth stopped 31 shots for his first NHL shutout and Francois Beauchemin scored in his 500th career game, lifting the surging Anaheim Ducks to a 3-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night.
Sheldon Souray and Saku Koivu each added a goal and an assist for the Ducks, who won their fourth straight game.
Fasth stymied the struggling Avalanche with one sprawling save after another to help Anaheim start a six-game road swing on a good note. The 30-year-old Swedish goaltender has been quite a find for the Ducks since he signed as a free agent over the offseason. He's yet to allow more than two goals in any of his four starts.


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Inner ear nerves and structures sense the position of your head and body in space. Vertigo is often caused by problems with these nerves and structures. Less commonly, it is due to problems in the brain.
Vertigo can be classified as:
Vertigo of Peripheral Origin
Vertigo of peripheral origin is caused by problems of the inner ear. It is the most common type of vertigo. Causes may include:
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
- Meniere's disease
- Perilymphatic fistula—an abnormal canal or connection in the inner ear
- Ototoxic medications—some medications can disrupt the inner ear's ability to balance
- Infection
- Acoustic neuroma—benign tumor of the inner ear
- Reduced blood flow
- Injury
- Otosclerosis—a bony growth near the middle ear
Vertigo of Central Origin
Vertigo of central origin is not as common as vertigo of peripheral origin, but it is more serious. This type of vertigo is affects the brainstem or the cerebellum, the region of the brain that controls balance. Causes may include:
- Brain lesion or tumors
- Stroke
- Migraine headaches
- Nervous system disorders such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis
- Epilepsy
- Excessive exposure to alcohol, heavy industrial metals, or poisons
- Injury
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. To find the cause of your vertigo, additional tests may be done. Tests may include:
- Blood tests
- Dix-Hallpike maneuver—particular movement of the head to relieve or stimulate symptoms
- Auditory tests
- Vision tests
- Blood pressure test, both lying down and standing up
- Electronystagmogram (ENG)—to check for nystagmus, an abnormal, rhythmic, jerking eye movement
- MRI scan
- Rotatory chair test in certain situations
- Brainstem auditory evoked potential studies (BAEPS or BAERs)—to check for nerve conduction in the brain auditory nerve and brain stem
Vertigo is a symptom of another medical condition. Treatment will focus managing the underlying medical condition. Efforts may also be used to decrease the symptoms of vertigo. These may include one or more of the following:
- Antihistamines
- Benzodiazepines
- Anticholinergics
- Antiemetics
In some cases, you may need to stop taking medications that may be causing your vertigo.
Lifestyle Changes
Living with vertigo can be challenging, but not impossible. Try these tips:
If you are in a crowded open space, or out in public:
- Use a cane to help with balance and mobility
- Sit at one end of the sports field or theater to avoid moving your head back and forth
- Bring a stool or chair so you can sit down when you need to
- Schedule your day around peak times when places are crowded
Other tips:
- Don't read or work on a computer if you are moving
- Don't fly if you have sinus or ear problems due to an infection
- Avoid loud background music and harsh lighting
- Try to eat smaller meals throughout the day
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine
This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.
Edits to original content made by Denver Health.
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Vestibular Disorders Association http://www.vestibular.org
Balance and Dizziness Disorders Society http://www.balanceanddizziness.org
Canadian Academy of Audiology http://www.canadianaudiology.ca
Chan Y. Differential diagnosis of dizziness. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2009;17(3):200-203.
Dizziness and vertigo. The Merck Manual Professional Edition. Available at: http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/ear%5Fnose%5Fand%5Fthroat%5Fdisorders/approach%5Fto%5Fthe%5Fpatient%5Fwith%5Fear%5Fproblems/dizziness%5Fand%5Fvertigo.html. Updated January 2009. Accessed April 25, 2013.
Dizziness—differential diagnosis. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T360974/Dizziness-differential-diagnosis . Updated September 8, 2014. Accessed September 12, 2016.
Karatas M. Central vertigo and dizziness: Epidemiology, differential diagnosis, and common causes. Neurologist. 2008;14(6):355-364.
Mukherjee A, Chatterjee SK, et al. Vertigo and dizziness-a clinical approach. J Assoc Physicians India. 2003;51:1095-1101.
Strategies for everyday living. Vestibular Disorders Association website. Available at: http://vestibular.org/living-vestibular-disorder/everyday-challenges. Accessed April 25, 2013.
Swartz R, Longwell P. Treatment of vertigo. Am Fam Physician. 2005;71(6):1115-1122.
7/2/2010 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance. http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed: Oh HJ, Kim JS, et al. Predicting a successful treatment in posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Neurology. 2007;68:1219-1222.
9/10/2014 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance. http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed: University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, Family Practitioner Program. Evaluation of vertigo in the adult patient. Austin (Tx): University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing; 2014 May. 19 p. Available at: http://www.guideline.gov/content.aspx?id=48220#Section427. Accessed September 10, 2014.


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Jose Mourinho will attempt to bring Sami Khedira to Chelsea if he returns as manager, according to reports.
German newspaper Bild claims that 'the Special One' will ask Blues owner Roman Abramovich to spend big on the 26-year-old former Stuttgart star, who moved to the Santiago Bernabeu in 2010.
Khedira has featured regularly for Los Blancos during his time in the Spanish capital, and has been particularly influential this season as Real Madrid look to claim European honours in the Champions League.
It was Mourinho who brought the player to Madrid, and now speculation claims it his he who will try to take him away from the club too – if he replaces Rafa Benitez as Chelsea manager at the end of the season.
Mourinho has hinted that he will return to one of his old clubs in the summer, according to The Daily Express, whilst chairman Bruce Buck has also suggested that the former Porto chief is in contention to take over the Stamford Bridge hot-seat once again.
And, The Daily Star went a step further yesterday, claiming that the 50-year-old had verbally agreed to become Chelsea boss once again and that he wanted to bring Hulk to west London.
Khedira could follow the Brazilian to the Blues if the reports are true, but there are still many hurdles left to get over ahead of some summer business.
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Main Site - :: Why Won't God Heal Amputees? ::
What the man in the article was trying to say, though I make no argument in his ability to say it was this. If you believe in a strictly natural world, one only gonverned by the laws of science. You can have morals, you can be empathetic, you just have no logical reason to.
Theists believe that the true morality is with God along with all other truth.
For that reason, a Theist could say that Rape was wrong because the statement: Rape is wrong is either true or false.
If you believe in a strictly natural or scientific universe, you could never logically say that rape is wrong because rape is just atoms moving in a particular fashion, there is no truth or meaning behind it. What instead you could say is that I dont like rape. But those are your personal feelings about it, who gives a dam. That doesnt mean that Joey doesnt like rape andif Joey likes rape and you don't thats just his prefference in the same why that he likes Coke and you like Pepsi. Because there is no objective standards on which to measure both you and Joey's tastes you could never say one is better than the other. So when this man says there are no good atheists what he meens is there are no good naturalists ( those who believe in a natural universe) and when he means there are no good naturalists what he means is that there are logical naturalists, there are good naturalists, but there certainly are not any logical and good naturalists.


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Miele to Bosch: Are Dishwashers Over $1000 Worth It?
Dishwashers are not among the most expensive of kitchen appliances (refrigerators seem to qualify for that honor) but they can still get very pricey, especially when you are looking at the high-end brands. Here's a look at some of the more expensive dishwasher brands, and we'd like to know: Do you think they are worth it?
My semi-uneducated personal opinion, pre-homeownership, and before any actual dishwasher shopping, is nevertheless that dishwashers also seem the most complicated appliance in the kitchen. A stove and an oven really only do one thing apiece, while with a dishwasher there are a thousand things that could go wrong. So my personal intent is to probably put more money into the dishwasher, if the opportunity ever arises, and less into the other kitchen appliances.
Having said that, the dishwashers listed here can get really, really expensive. You pay a lot for the name and purported quality of a Bosch or a Miele. Do you own one of the brands listed here? If so, has it been worth the investment?
(And don't worry! We'll get to budget brands of dishwashers later this week!)
5 Premium Dishwasher Brands
Here are five major brands of premium dishwashers, all much over $1000, and one over $2000. We linked to their listings at AJ Madison, just to have one consistent store where you can compare all the brands. But that isn't an endorsement of this particular outlet; dishwashers should always be sourced locally, where you can confirm easy access to repair and service for your particular model.
• 1. Bosch - Bosch Integra 800 Plus Series SHX68E - $1759 at AJ Madison. Bosch is perhaps THE premium name in dishwashers, and they are very popular. They make some lower-end models as well, but this is a top of the line version. Anecdotally, there has been some evidence to suggest lately, though, that Bosch's models aren't as reliable as they used to be.
• 2. Miele - Miele Optima II Series G2472SC - $1699 to $1899. This dishwasher prompts outpourings of love and adoration from its fans. Miele is a serious investment, but most of the reviews we've ever read about these dishwashers rave about the reliability, functionality, and the service, too.
• 3. Dacor - Dacor Epicure ED30 - $2,929. Three thousand dollars for a dishwasher? We've seen mixed reviews on these, very, very pricey dishwashers that are supposedly industrial-quality.
• 4. Asko - Asko Encore D5883XXLENC - $1799 - $2049. We have seen this dishwasher compared favorably to Bosch. They are a little more expensive, so some people just prefer the name brand security of Bosch, but some like the internal layout and design better in the Asko.
• 5. KitchenAid - KitchenAid Architect Series II KUDH03DT - $1299. The drawer model of dishwashers has been increasing in popularity, and KitchenAid makes one of the more pricey versions.
OK, your turn. Do you own any of these dishwashers, or a dishwasher from one of these brands? Do you think a premium, high-end dishwasher is worth the investment?
Related: Pros and Cons of the Fisher & Paykel Dish Drawers
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King Univ. Baseball defeats Glenville State 13-12 … (Feb. 17, 2013)
King Univ. Baseball gets a weekend sweep over Glenville State as the Tornado rally in the bottom of the 9th inning to pick up a 13-12 victory in today's game.
Jose Sola (JR, Aguadilla, PR) picks up his first victory of the season in relief. Steven Todoschuck (JR, Stoney Creek, Ontario) gets 3 hits on the day including the game winning RBI in the bottom of the 9th inning as he knocked in Garrett Cook (JR, Luray, VA) off a single to centerfield.
Tyler Gaby (JR, Bristol, TN) collected 2 hits, 3-RBI's and scored 4 runs on the day. Gaby hit the Tornado's lone home run of the day with a 2-run shot in the 6th inning. Brad Blanton (SR, Catlettburg, Ky) also collected 2 hits and 3-RBI's on the day to help lead the Tornado to victory.
King is now 7-4 on the season and will travel to Carson-Newman this Tuesday (Feb. 19th) for a 2:00 pm game. The next home game for the Tornado will be Tuesday, Feb. 26th as they host Lincoln Memorial at 2 pm.
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When you think of Classic Industries, you typically think of restoration pieces; well, they are more than just a restoration supplier. In addition to those sought after resto pieces, this well known company also carries the latest components to help personalize your car. From sheet metal repair to custom accessories, Classic Industries has become a key player in the Impala industry. We stopped at the Classic shop in Huntington Beach, and we were overwhelmed by the over abunadance of accessories that they now carry; it's as if they have almost become a one-stop shop for your restoration needs.
Today, we took out an old gas tank from a'69 Impala and swapped it out with a modern gas tank that will allow us to add fuel injection technology in the near future. Benefits from this tank included a built-in fuel pump and a modern sending unit, which will give the driver the accuracy of a newer vehicle. The tanks also have baffles, which will eliminate the fuel rolling around and reading low while cornering. Now follow along, as we install a new stainless steel gas tank for this big cruising classic.
1. This gas tank had been sitting for several years and had old fuel inside which created debris and caused the tank to rot from the inside out.
2. Once we were under the car, we noticed that some of the original fuel lines had rotted away from the elements too.
3. We disconnected all of the fuel lines and prepared to remove the old gas tank.
4. The stock fuel neck was also disconnected to allow the tank to drop freely.
5. The next step was to loosen the gas tank straps by using a 9/16 socket and ratchet.
6. As you can see, the gas tank was removed and the floors on this car were solid and rust free.
7. This gas tank had seen better days as the old fuel had taken its toll internally.
8. The new Classic Industries gas tank is going to give the car that custom look while internally performing in modern day capacity to control fuel tank slosh.
9. From any angle of this new gas tank, you can see that no corners were cut.
10. This gas tank was made easy to install as everything was labeled.
11. We added coupler #6AN fittings for the fuel lines, plugged the drain outlet, and pre-wired up the fuel pump and sending unit.
12. The gas tank was ready to be installed and was set in place to be lifted into position.
13. Even though this tank was empty, we still needed help to bolt it up as it was being held in place. Just remember that you don't want to use sharp object like a floor jack, as it can puncture a hole through the tank.
14. Before we connected the fuel lines, we blew out any debris and old fuel that could contaminate the fuel system. By doing this, it also let us know that the lines were not clogged.
15. We grounded out the fuel pump and the sending unit.
16. We used a 3/8 fuel line and some tubing to join the stock fuel line and the fuel pump.
17. The stainless filler neck was connected to the gas tank.
18. This tank went in with no difficulties, and visually improved the look of the car. More importantly, the car was ready to store and supply fuel.


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Touching the ultimate reality and navigating through samsara
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:44 am
Hello all I have recently been reflecting on the doctrine of not-self and see that understanding soullessness reveals the illusion of the ego. When I came to this realization things were in a different light. Nobody was higher than someone else on this sort of egotistical ladder constructed by modern society. Today I was reflecting on not-self and impermanence and remember experiencing bliss and just having a big smile on my face the more I realized that these concepts are in actuality, reality. There was no me or he or she. When I experienced this moment of bliss I realized that even though I was still living the relative truth/reality I may have also touched the ultimate reality as explained in the doctrine of the Two Truths. However the problem I encountered was that after this experience I had to speak to friends who have not yet realized there is no self and still are immersed in the illusory world of "self". It discomforts me because many times I feel alone because of this and often have a higher tendency to get sucked back into the relative truths/reality. If anyone has some extra insight into the experience I described, more information on the two truths, or any advice please comment!
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Israeli leaders scrambled Wednesday to retract and reword their staunchly pro-Republican statements made during the U.S. presidential campaign, fearful of the fallout that might come with news that President Barack Obama had won a second term in office.
Officials quickly issued standard congratulations for Obama, reminding him of "Israel's close friendship." But there was much second-guessing of what many felt had been blatant promotion of the candidacy of Republican Mitt Romney, particularly by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who made no secret of his pro-Romney leanings.
"Netanyahu bet on the wrong president and got us into hot water with Obama," declared the opposition Kadima Party in a statement. The Haaretz newspaper openly accused Netanyahu of "interfering grossly, vulgarly and unreservedly in the campaign." Israeli analysts speculated on whether Obama would find a way to punish Netanyahu for favoring Romney.
Sallai Meridor, a former Israeli ambassador to Washington, said that Obama was not likely to ignore Netanyahu's favoritism.
"I don't think we can just assume that what happened between them over the past four years will have just evaporated," he said during a panel discussion at the Institute for National Security Studies, an Israeli think tank. "When people fight for their political life and have the perception that their partner is trying to undermine their chances, it's not going to disappear."
At the same panel, however, current U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro said it was "ridiculous" to think that Obama would somehow seek vengeance.
Officially, Netanyahu's office denied that there was a problem or that he favored one of the American political parties over the other.
"I will continue to work with President Obama to ensure the interests that are vital for the security of Israel's citizens," Netanyahu said in a short congratulatory statement hailing what he called strong strategic relations with Washington.
But privately, Netanyahu's office ordered all his top ministers to remain silent on the results of the U.S. elections, fearing negative comment on Obama's victory. Israeli lawmaker Danny Danon drew criticism Wednesday for his statements that showed two very different positions.
In an English-language statement, Danon, who is deputy speaker of the Israeli parliament and a member of Netanyahu's Likud Party, congratulated Obama on his victory and asked him to "return to the wise and time-honored policy of 'zero daylight' between our respective nations."
But in another statement released in Hebrew and published by the Jerusalem Post newspaper, Danon took a more acerbic tone. "The State of Israel will not fold (in the face of) Obama. . . . Obama harmed the USA with his leadership of naive and rotten foreign policy, which gives preference to the Arab world instead of the Western world and Israel," the statement said.
The U.S. elections have led the front pages of the Israeli press for more than a week, causing one Yediot Ahronot editorial to declare that "never has a foreign election been so important to the State of Israel." Israel's Channel 2 news held its first-ever all-night broadcast to monitor the election results as they arrived in real time.
In that atmosphere, the result spurred much speculation of the impact of Obama and Netanyahu's frosty relationship on the countries' relations, with Netanyahu's critics arguing that Obama can use his second term to take a tougher line with Israel in two areas: Israel's concerns about Iran and the blocked negotiations with the Palestinians.
Netanyahu already exposed the rift between the two countries over how to deal with Iran in a statement earlier this week in which he said that Obama had failed to set "red lines" for Iran and did not have a "moral right" to stop Israel from attacking Iran over its uranium enrichment program.
Netanyahu is expected to make Iran a central issue in his own re-election campaign, giving the Israeli prime minister many opportunities to question U.S. policy.
Analysts in Israel also believe that Obama is now more likely to push Netanyahu toward a final status agreement with the Palestinians, something Shapiro, the U.S. ambassador, also hinted at.
"It always finds its way back onto the agenda," Shapiro said of Israeli-Palestinian talks. "You can't expect this to go away or remain on the back burner. A failure of negotiations will hurt both the Israelis and the Palestinians."
Some in Israel speculate that Obama will ask Israel for its final position papers, including a map that defines the border of a future Palestinian state. Any position that threatens Israel's West Bank settlements could prove difficult for Netanyahu, especially as he prepares for an election season alongside right-wing ally Avigdor Lieberman, a staunch defender of the settlement movement.


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Colorful advertising, bright banners that fill the top of mobile phone screens, vibrant landing pages and websites that offer pictures, videos, trailers, and more – all of these are used to catch a consumer's eye as they click through page after page in order to find the company they're looking for. They are searching for sales and bargains, but the products they end up purchasing will be the ones best represented by content they can read and enjoy. Up-to-the-minute content will also allow the consumer to establish trust in that company and not feel the need to move on to a competitor.
Catching the eye of someone does begin with 'decoration'. Whether it be a human to human connection, or even a human to book connection, and so on, the cover art – the presentation of a person's look or wardrobe is the first thing that another sees that sparks an interest. However, no one will be finishing a book, nor will they be giving a good review or telling their friends to read it if the actual story is no good. A cover can be stunning, but the 'meat' of the plotline is either good, great, or boring beyond belief.
Same with humans. The cover may be stunning, but if the content (experience, skill, talent, humor, kindness, heart) is not interesting whatsoever, the decor will fail to keep the interest of the other person.
Content in the social media world acts the exact same way. Bold, expressive, out there, funny, larger than life – all of these descriptions work when it comes to content that grabs and keeps that future customer's attention. It also is a must to make sure the content is always freshly updated so that any industry or company news is placed in front of the consumer ASAP. This not only builds trust but also builds loyalty for the consumer to return.
A target audience may be captured by a bright banner, or a marketing campaign that involves sales, events and more. But for the consumer to actually come back, the product and/or service must be the best in that industry, and the data they are offered by their new 'favorite' company must be up-to-date and engaging.
Another problem many businesses overlook is the fact that with this world of hackers, computers being shut down, spam building almost every day, and the schemes that are ever-present on the Internet, banners and advertisements are sometimes completely overlooked for safety issues by the consumer. A landing page has become a necessity for all companies, not just a website. The landing page is non-threatening. It can allow a consumer to see the bright, vivid advertisements or explain a campaign, but only when the consumer feels safe with that particular company, will they head to the website. A banner blinking on the top of a computer or mobile phone screen will be mistrusted even if the company representing the banner is one of the most trusted names in the industry.
Links are necessary for consumers, as well. They are taken into sites and locales through Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and thousands more. They are hand-delivered, so to speak, to the company they are looking to know more about. And if a company's social media/PR team understands the way to present a non-threatening media campaign, landing page, and a website that is constantly updated with the latest industry information – that company will increase ROI and increase their target audience.
Content marketing is a challenge, for the simple fact that businesses seem to overlook the very real truth that consumers have so many choices now that they can turn away from a company and discover ten more that do exactly the same thing in seconds.
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