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The locals call it Gold Hill, named for the color of the maple trees that dot the small mountain each fall.
Gold Hill sits on the east side of Darrington, and that's where loggers Richard Meece and his dad were working in 1985.
Meece, then in his late 20s, felled a Douglas fir that crashed down on top of a nearby maple. He stepped onto the fir log and turned to see the maple tree spring loose and whip back into his face. His jaw shattered into mush. Blood, flesh and broken bones threatened to block his airway.
The crew radioed helicopter owner Anthony Reece, whose wife, Sue, quickly called the town's ambulance and doctor.
It was only the second summer in the logging town for Dr. Gary Schillhammer, a young man who, at that point, had made only a two-year commitment to serve the medical needs of the community.
"I dropped Dr. Schillhammer off on the hill with a radio and the airlift stretcher," Reece remembered.
But there was a complication. The doctor couldn't just send his patient up.
"When he had Richard strapped in, Gary climbed onto the end of the stretcher," Reece said. "He set down behind Richard to keep his head up so he wouldn't drown in his own blood. Gary was hanging on with his elbows, and I was worried about his weight upending the thing."
Reece, who since has made hundreds more mountain rescue missions in the North Cascades, said the day on Gold Hill was the most unnerving of his career as a helicopter pilot.
"The stretcher was just a teeter-totter in the wind. I flew them as close to the ground as I could and set it down in my front yard at the base of the hill," Reece said. "I think Gary got an adrenaline thrill out of it, because since then he's always been ready to go."
Joan and Gary Meece said Schillhammer saved their son's life that day. Richard Meece's jaw was repaired and he returned to logging.
It was a rescue that caused the people of Darrington to realize Schillhammer was willing to risk his life for them. For the doctor, it was a turning point, one that made him reconsider how long he would stay.
"From that day on," Schillhammer said, "the community knew I was for real."
That day, he also became one of the nation's dwindling number of rural doctors.
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In more than 100 years, only a handful of medical doctors have settled down to care for the people of this mountain town, located about 30 miles east of the nearest hospital, in Arlington.
Dr. B.T. Blake arrived in 1906. He was the first to make Darrington his home, working there until the start of the Great Depression.
Dr. Norman Riddle, who served Darrington for 40 years, until about 1970, still holds a place in the hearts of those who remember him.
Riddle Street is where the Darrington Clinic is located. In the late 1950s, the Darrington Clinic Guild held bake sales and tea parties to help pay Riddle's salary and raise money needed for the townspeople to build the clinic from a kit they bought from the Sears and Roebuck catalogue.
In the 1970s, the clinic was staffed by an ever-changing list of nurses and doctors, most of whom were gone within a few years. Then Schillhammer came to town.
"Dr. Schillhammer went to the same medical school as Dr. Riddle, at the University of Vermont," former Mayor Joyce Jones said. "In my opinion, though, Gary has replaced our old Doc Riddle. He has filled those shoes and then some."
Schillhammer, a third-generation physician, earned his undergraduate degree at Dartmouth. After medical school and his residency in Pennsylvania, he faced a commitment to the federal Public Health Service to pay back a scholarship. It required him to serve two years in a rural location. It brought him to Snohomish County in the summer of 1984. He was 29.
"I drove over the North Cascades and down to Darrington," he said. "It was a Bluegrass Festival weekend, a sunny day. Can you imagine seeing Whitehorse Mountain for the first time?"
On the next trip, Schillhammer brought along his wife, Julie, also a New Englander, and their 1-year-old son, Carl.
"We drove up the freeway from Seattle. It didn't seem like there was much population past Northgate. When we finally got to Arlington, I thought, 'Well, it's pretty here.' And then Gary told me we still had a ways to go," Julie Schillhammer said. "The practice has been a series of adjustments and adventures. I always thought we might go back to New England, but we fully embraced living here and our 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week family practice."
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For a time, logging accidents accounted for about a third of Schillhammer's emergency calls. There are fewer now as logging has declined, but mountain rescues are still part of the job.
During the first 14 years in Darrington, Schillhammer had help from nurses and office staff. Now he is joined a few days a week by an advanced registered nurse practitioner. The Clinic Guild built a heliport at the back door, and the town of Darrington secured a community development block grant to expand the small clinic, which is now part of the Cascade Valley Hospital system.
"When I first got here, I dipped my own X-rays. Now it's all digital," said Schillhammer, now 58. "I don't have the same number of emergencies, but I'm still prepared to deal with any trauma, from cardiac problems to casting broken limbs."
Seth Nations came to see Schillhammer last week about a small skin infection. Nations, 32, is a member of one of the many logging families who moved to Darrington from North Carolina. He's known "Doc" for as long as he can remember.
Schillhammer rolled his exam stool back and forth, grumpy with his new computer system. "Speedy, huh?" said the doctor. Nations sat back, smiled and waited while Schillhammer emailed a prescription to the pharmacy down the street.
"Gary is the best doctor we could ever hope to have in Darrington," Nations said.
Unfortunately, he could be Darrington's last.
The number of new physicians going into primary care or family medicine continues to decline nationwide. Rural locations are hardest hit.
According to experts in rural health at the University of Washington School of Medicine, the primary care workload will rise 30 percent by 2020, yet the number of primary care doctors will increase only 7 percent. The Rural Health Research Center at the UW expects that the number of students who choose careers in rural family medicine likely will remain far below the amount required to replace the region's rural doctors when they retire.
"I absolutely believe we need to help medical students willing to commit to rural family practice," Schillhammer said. "A rural doctor has to be smarter and more dedicated, but you should not be expected to do it with a huge debt and less compensation than other specialties."
To encourage medical students to consider rural family medicine, Schillhammer has been involved for about 20 years with the Western Washington Area Health Education Center in Seattle, which sends medical students out to study at rural clinics.
"Gary is one of our long-term teachers and one of our most respected and requested," said Jodi Perlmutter, director of the center. "There are few solo doctors in Western Washington anymore, and Gary does it all. He brings our students everywhere he goes, even on hiking trips."
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There are too many stories to tell about Schillhammer's 29-year, cradle-to-casket medical practice. Nearly everybody in town has one.
He's delivered hundreds of Darrington babies at the hospital in Arlington and a few more at the clinic. He's been present at the deaths of many old-timers.
A no-nonsense, straightforward guy, Schillhammer gets emotional about the passing of people he's known now for half his life, the hard-working loggers, the World War II veterans and the mothers of his friends. Darrington Mayor Danny Rankin and his brother, Randy, lost their 83-year-old mother, Ann, in January.
"Mom loved Gary," Randy Rankin said. "He's been an extension of our family."
"Not just us," Danny Rankin said. "Lots of people consider him family. I will tell you, though, Gary has spent many important days in our company."
It's all part of belonging to a community, said Schillhammer's friend Greg Newberry, a Darrington schoolteacher.
Schillhammer is the guy who gives the sex ed talk to the sixth-graders, and he provides physicals for student athletes at a reduced fee, Newberry said. When possible, Schillhammer attends the home games at Darrington High. He walks the football field sidelines with his emergency pack at hand.
When a basketball player fell and split open his chin, the physician stitched up the fissure and got the kid back to the gym in time to start in the second half.
Newberry and Schillhammer have taken many high school students up to the summit of Whitehorse Mountain, where "their view of home is changed forever."
Schillhammer also serves as master of ceremonies for the Darrington talent show. He and the mayor sponsor an annual cribbage tournament, with all the money going to the community center, the historical society, the skate park or whatever the current need is in town.
When he heads out for excursions in the woods with friends, Schillhammer often says he must make a quick stop by a patient's house. One time it was to pull a fishhook out of little girl's eyelid, Newberry said.
Schillhammer has left guests at his house to ride with the ambulance down the valley to the hospital. He diagnoses patients while they shop at the grocery. He takes calls in the middle of the night. He's gone down to the bars late in the evening to patch up the brawlers. The doctor also is known to have stitched up hens and dogs.
"Most people feel comfortable enough to call Gary on his personal cellphone," Newberry said. "It's truly amazing."
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One morning, Greg and Julie Newberry got a phone call from Schillhammer.
"I'm on the top of Whitehorse and I am waving to you," said the doctor, an avid outdoorsman. "Look through your scope. I'm going to jump."
Sure enough, Julie Newberry said, there was Schillhammer, strapped to a parasail and ready to go.
"He took a flying leap, got caught in a thermal and soon found himself hundreds of feet above the summit," she said. "He started to drift the wrong way and I decided to call Anthony (the helicopter pilot)."
The Newberrys and others joined the search for Schillhammer, who had crash-landed in a tree in the Boulder River Wilderness. He had to climb down and walk out.
"Finally, he called. I told him I thought he was on his way to Granite Falls," Julie Newberry said.
"Oh," Schillhammer replied. "You know I don't like Granite Falls."
What the doctor really wants, he says, is to be known for his outdoor skills. He is an experienced whitewater kayaker. Schillhammer also likes to climb, ski, snowboard, hunt, fish, camp and mountain bike. His kids learned early that vacations were never about sitting around. His wife has threatened him with homelessness should he fail to bring all their children home from a potentially dangerous mountain-climbing adventure.
Being outdoors is part of the balance, Schillhammer said.
"I believe work is life," he said. "I like my work. It's what I am and what I'm about. But I have to keep it all in balance: my family, my work and myself. I taught my children that we need hard workers, that contributing to your community is essential and that taking care of yourself is a must."
Schillhammer's pursuits rubbed off on his kids. Carl, now 29, is doing his orthopedic surgery residency in New York. Eliza, now 26, is a nurse studying at UW Medical to become a doctor, too. Skye, his 22-year-old son, is a geology major at Eastern Washington University and a professional slopestyle and downhill mountain biker.
"I would never have been able to make it here without my staff, the clinic guild and my wife," Schillhammer said. "When the kids were growing up, my family ate together every night at 8 p.m. It was important. Julie made it all possible."
Julie Schillhammer is on the list of regular substitute teachers at the school, where she previously volunteered when her children were students.
"Life was rough sometimes. I think about having three little kids and a woodstove to feed," she said. "But we developed strong relationships with the people of Darrington and life here has always been pretty exciting."
Being the family doctor in Darrington has been his "dream job," Schillhammer said.
"It is a small town, however. My kids suffered under the magnifying glass because they were the doctor's children. People wanted pain pills prescribed and I wouldn't do it. Not everybody likes me," he said. "But I truly love what I do and where I'm at. It means a lot that most people here trust me enough to include me in their lives.
"I have no plans to retire. I will keep opening the clinic door for as long as I am able, or until I don't have fun anymore or I'm not effective."
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Schillhammer is a health nut, but he ordered a fishburger and fries the other day at the Burger Barn on the east end of town. He likes to support local businesses.
The Burger Barn was packed with locals. The only place to sit was outside at the picnic table.
"Hey, Doc. Where you going on your day off tomorrow?" asked one man.
"Going up Whitehorse. Camping and then snowboarding down in the morning," Schillhammer said.
"Well, we'll be praying for you, Gary," said Les Hagen, the pastor of Glad Tidings Assembly of God.
Outside, Schillhammer smiled.
"I think they pray for me every day."


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Following criticism from privacy groups, Google is again
revising its policy on how long its servers will retain search data generated
from users of its websites. Under its new policy, Google will anonymize its log
data after 18 months.
The move was fuelled by a letter from the
European Union in May, warning the search giant that its data retention
policies may be in violation of EU laws. Months earlier, in March,
Google said that it was changing its practice from keeping user data
indefinitely to only 18 to 24 months. After that period, Google would remove
the last eight bits of a user's IP address, with all the remaining bits
retained for the purpose of approximating user information for authorities.
In this latest change, Google will cut its retention by up to
eight months by keeping logs for a maximum of 18 months. Peter Fleischer, global
privacy counsel for Google, writes in the official
blog, "The Article 29 Working Party, an advisory panel composed of
representatives from all of the E.U.'s national data protection authorities,
has sent us a letter in response to our commitment to anonymize server logs.
In it, they're asking us to provide further information about our new policy,
and to explain why we feel that the time period of 18 to 24 months is 'proportionate'
under European data protection principles."
Google explained to the EU that its server logs are used to
improve its search algorithms, defending systems from attacks, protecting users
from spam, phishing and to respond and aid law enforcement.
"After considering the Working Party's concerns, we are
announcing a new policy: to anonymize our search server logs after 18 months,
rather than the previously-established period of 18 to 24 months. We believe
that we can still address our legitimate interests in security, innovation and
anti-fraud efforts with this shorter period," writes Fleischer. "However, we
must point out that future data retention laws may obligate us to raise the
retention period to 24 months. We also firmly reject any suggestions that we
could meet our legitimate interests in security, innovation and anti-fraud
efforts with any retention period shorter than 18 months."
Fleischer also says that the company is considering the
Working Party's concerns regarding cookie expiration periods, and will make an
announcement on its new and improved digital baked goods in the coming months.

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Chandler/Williams' names keep being mentioned. I think we are pretty set in the wing department. Sure Williams can play the 4 but he's a tweener. Rudy Gay can play the 4 as well.
The most pressing positions that need to be upgraded in my opinion are:
1) starting PF that can rebound
2) backup PG that has no problem being a backup
3) backup Center for 1/2 year contract only
4) a shooter that can be brought in when a 3P FG is needed
Here are some players that can satisfy my list:
1) Millsap, Gasol, AJ, Young, J-Smith
2) Tinsley, Ridnour, Barea, Watson, Udrih, Blake, Augustin
3) Okafor, Pekovic, Pachulia, Hawes, Dalembert
4) Korver, Dunleavy, Foye, Webster, Mason, Fredette, Green
I'm willing to trade any player on the roster other than JV, Ross, Gay, and Lowry. Amir I'm on the fence... It would depend on what we get back. If it's anyone on my list above then I would not want to part with Amir.


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Olmesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker used for the treatment of high blood pressure. In studies, the medication lowered both systolic and diastolic levels (the 2 values that make up a blood pressure reading).
Angiotensin II is a chemical in the body that causes blood vessels to constrict, leading to an increase in blood pressure. Olmesartan lowers blood pressure by blocking the action of this chemical. There are many other angiotensin II receptor blockers available, such as irbesartan and losartan.
Olmesartan can be taken alone or in combination with other high blood pressure medications. Most people may need to take a combination of drugs. This may mean taking olmesartan with a thiazide (diuretic) medication to achieve target blood pressure.
More About Olmesartan
What Is the Dosage?
Olmesartan is taken once a day as an oral tablet. Doses of 20 milligrams (mg) to 40 mg per day may be the most effective for treating high blood pressure.
Who Is Olmesartan For?
Olmesartan may be used for for children (aged 6-16 years) and adults who have high blood pressure that needs to be treated.
What Are the Side Effects?
Most people tolerate olmesartan well. Common side effects may include:
- Lightheadedness
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Flu-like symptoms
- Cough
What Are the Potential Risks?
Two studies found a possible increased risk of death from heart attack or stroke in people with type 2 diabetes who took olmesartan. In 2011, the FDA reviewed these results and concluded that the benefits of taking olmesartan outweigh the possible risks for the treatment of high blood pressure. If you have any concerns about taking olmesartan, talk to your doctor about them.
Is Olmesartan for You?
High blood pressure, one of the most common conditions in the US, is especially dangerous because it rarely produces symptoms and, if not treated, can lead to heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure. The positive news is that high blood pressure can often be controlled by eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and taking medications. If you are having difficulty controlling your blood pressure with lifestyle changes, talk to your doctor about what types of medications are available. Depending on your overall health and the presence of other diseases, and response to other blood-pressure medications olmesartan may be recommended for you.
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Michael Woods, MD, FAAP
- Review Date: 04/2017 -
- Update Date: 05/13/2015 -


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Toshiba isn't standing still when it comes to the
development of HD DVD players. The company announced today that it has revamped
its entry-level, mid-range and high-end players and that all three will retail
for under $500.
"With a majority market share in unit sales of next
generation DVD players, consumers are speaking loud and clear, and they are
adopting HD DVD as their HD movie format of choice," said Jodi Sally, VP
of Marketing for Toshiba's Digital A/V Group. "Because of the proven manufacturing
efficiencies of the HD DVD format, Toshiba can bring this level of innovation
in technology to a new generation of players with cutting-edge functionality at
affordable prices."
The first new model is the entry-level HD-A3. Toshiba didn't
divulge many details on the HD-A3 other than the fact that it features 1080i
output. The mid-range HD-A30 adds support for 1080p output along with what
Toshiba calls "CE-Link" or HDMI-CEC. CE-Link allows for a two-way
connection between the HD DVD player and TV over HMDI.
The high-end HD-A35 also features 1080p support and CE-Link,
but also adds support for Deep Color over HDMI, 5.1 channel analog audio output
and High Bit Rate 7.1 Audio over HDMI.
All three players feature a slimmer exterior design with
rounded edges and a high-gloss black finish. According to Toshiba, the third
generation players are half as tall as the first generation units.
Toshiba's HD-A30 will be available in September at a price
of $399.99. The HD-A3 and HD-A35 will be available in October with price tags
of $299.99 and $499.99 respectively.


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Prospect Prince could offer value to Brewers
By Bernie Pleskoff / MLB.com
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Josh Prince made the best of his opportunity in Arizona this autumn. His outstanding performance there did, indeed, earn Prince the coveted roster spot he worked so hard to obtain.
In the midst of converting from shortstop, the six-foot, 180-pound Prince had an outstanding career at Tulane University that prepared him for his future in professional baseball.
In his junior year at Tulane, Prince smacked 15 doubles, four triples and six home runs on his way to hitting a robust .353 for the Green Wave. He showed his contact-hitting ability, striking out only 29 times in 218 at-bats.
Prince also flashed excellent quickness and speed, stealing 48 bases.
Scouts took notice and his success in college earned Prince a third-round selection in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft by the Brewers.
I had not seen Prince play until this fall. What I saw was a player who took advantage of every at-bat and every chance to use his skills. Especially his speed.
Prince hit .404 in 89 at-bats in Arizona.
Prince has a unique background. He is not a stranger to competition.
He grew up in a rodeo family.
Rodeo has had a profound impact in his development. His dad participated in rodeo in college. As a youngster growing up in Louisiana, Josh was in rodeo himself. He watched his older brother suffer a fractured skull as a result of a rodeo accident. It's the first thing he shared with me when we spoke.
He knows how to make the best of an opportunity when an opportunity presents itself.
He told me playing in the Arizona Fall League was "pretty special." He indicated he relished the idea of facing quality pitching and getting additional outfield experience.
Prince indicated he was "rusty" after taking a month off from the time the regular season ended until the Arizona Fall League began.
Rusty? If his performance was "rusty," imagine what it will be like when he's fresh.
Making a transition from his natural comfort level playing shortstop to a role as an outfielder, Prince showed his athletic ability, his versatility and his quickness when he played in a total of 24 games in Arizona -- 10 in left field, four in center, eight in right, one at second base and one at third.
His defensive play in Arizona was not without hiccups. He made three errors in 44 chances. Two were in left field, one at third base.
During the fall, it seemed Prince made something happen during every at-bat. Either he would hit safely, work the pitcher deep into a favorable count or walk.
Prince has a discerning eye at the plate. He knows the strike zone, he recognizes pitches well and he has good patience. He doesn't help the pitcher by making bad decisions on pitches he can't hit.
The Arizona Fall League and Major League Baseball are different worlds. The major difference is that pitchers are tired in Arizona and the pitching quality is often below Major League average. As a result, one must be careful not to inflate the value of Fall League hitting statistics.
My concern with Prince is simple. Will he be able to consistently hit higher quality pitching that includes a vast array of breaking balls? Will pitchers throw strikes more consistently and force him to hit his way on base as opposed to walking him?
Prince had 596 plate appearances this past season at Double-A Huntsville. It was a chance for him to show his ability to get on base (.346 on-base percentage) and score runs (74). He hit .251, but he walked 74 times. Most important, he stole 41 bases while being caught only 18 times. His 107 strikeouts were the most of his short career. He compensated for his strikeouts with 38 extra-base hits.
As an outfielder, Prince gets a good read on balls off the bat. I was surprised at how accurate his fly-ball routes were under the very difficult Arizona sky. If needed, his throwing arm is strong and accurate enough for him to play right field.
A right-handed hitter and fielder, Prince can also play any infield position with the exception of first base.
Because of his defensive flexibility, his solid contact bat and his running ability, Prince profiles best as a valuable multi-position utility player. Those types of players are extremely important on a big league club.
Prince can become a player who can spark a late-inning rally with a crucial base hit and a stolen base that leads to a run.
Probably considered an offense-first player, Prince is a solid enough defender with good hands and good footwork. His quick first step and his adequate range are well suited for a future Major League career.
He can advance in the Brewers system if he continues to make strides doing what he does best -- recognizing pitches, making contact, getting on base and running well enough to pressure opponents' defenses.
Bernie Pleskoff has served as a professional scout for the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners. Follow @BerniePleskoff on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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What is your basis for thinking Gay will be a better player with us? Do we have 16.7 shots to give him, is lowry going to pass more and shoot less, will derozan take the cut, I honestly do not see why Memphis is a poor place for him and why Toronto is better.
If he is OUR number one option, and is not happy with his 16.7 shots in memphis, at .410% shooting, we are going to lose a lot of games.


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The Laundry Room...
Queensland, or more importantly, the glorious Gold Coast. Long beaches. Great waves. Surfers Paradise. But lots of sun? My friends out here who told me to expect glorious weather were clearly fibbing.
We arrived on a hot and sticky, but overcast afternoon. By the evening we were experiencing showers, so all we could manage was a quick wander around the town, which seemed more like Malia down under, than the paradise we had been expecting, so we swiftly retreated back to the hotel bar and dug in for the night.
The morning of the Gold Coast BDO we make sure we arrive on site a little earlier so we could check out some of the other artists playing at the festival. It has to be said that The Prodigy, in particular, was one of the best gig experiences of my life. Their stage presence and the crowds enthusiasm combined with a bass capable of bringing on a heart murmur, was immense. Even better was watching the look of horror on the faces of the kids who were staying in our hotel as the scary looking trio of Keith, Maxim and Liam from the Prodigy walked by.
So later on with freshly washed joggers donned and Margaritas all round, the Monkeys take to the stage for their first Australian gig of 2009. With it already going dark, and over 50000 rampaging Aussies dancing and waving glow sticks, Al was on great form- crawling under the piano during Red Right Hand. During the gig Matt received a souvenir from some adoring fans, a flag saying, "Who the fuck is Matthew Helders" which he was very pleased with.
We now have two days off to have some fun in the sun- fingers crossed- on the Gold Coast. Wet and Wild tomorrow! I haven't been to a water park since I was 14! Bring it on.


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IDC reports that the shipment
of PCs rose by 2.3% globally for Q3 2009 compared to Q3 2008.
That may sound like a slight growth, but compared to Q1 2009 where
the market shrank by 6.8% compared to 2008 and Q2 where the market
shrank 2.4%, the slight growth is something to talk about. IDC
reports that all regions met their growth expectations except for
"Despite the ongoing mix of gloom and caution on
the economic front, the PC market continues to rebound quickly,"
said Loren Loverde, program director for IDC's Tracker Program. "The
competitive landscape, the transition to portables, new and low-power
designs, growth in retail and consumer segments, and the impact of
falling prices are all reflected in the gains by HP and Acer, as well
as overall market growth."
"The continued strength
of both the U.S. and worldwide PC business in the face of difficult
economic environments underscores the value that both consumer and
corporate buyers place on PCs," adds Bob O'Donnell, vice
president, Clients and Displays at IDC. "With the forthcoming
launch of Windows 7 and expected commercial refresh beginning in
2010, the prospects for future PC market growth are very solid."
maintained its spot as the top shipper of PCs in the world with 20.2%
of the market. Acer passed Dell to grab the second spot on the list
with 14% of the global PC market with Dell slipping to third place
with 12.7% of the global market. Rounding out the top five global
computer shippers is Lenovo with 8.9% of the market and Toshiba with
5.2% of the market.
Things look a bit different for the U.S.
market for the quarter. HP is the top in shipments within the U.S.
with 25.5% of the market. Dell is a very close second place with 25%
of the U.S. market. Third place goes to Acer with 11.1%, fourth place
is Apple with 9.4%, and fifth place goes to Toshiba with 8.1% of the
U.S. market.


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Snoring is common in adults. It does not necessarily mean that you have a health problem.
A doctor (or sleep specialist) can tell if you have sleep apnea by doing a sleep study either at home or in a hospital.
Snoring is an important social problem. People who share a bed with someone who snores can develop sleep difficulties.
In most people, the reason for snoring is not known. Some possible causes include:
Changes in the mouth and throat, such as:
Sometimes snoring can be a sign of a sleep disorder called sleep apnea. This means you have periods in which you completely or partly stop breathing for more than 10 seconds while you sleep.
The episode is followed by a sudden snort or gasp when you start breathing again. Then you start to snore again. If you have sleep apnea, this cycle usually happens many times a night. Sleep apnea is not as common as snoring.
The following tips may help reduce snoring:
If your doctor has given you a breathing device, use it on a regular basis. Follow your health care provider's advice for treating allergy symptoms.
Talk to your health care provider if you have:
Children with chronic snoring should also be tested for apnea. Sleep apnea in children has been linked to growth problems, ADHD, poor school performance, learning difficulties, bedwetting, and high blood pressure. Most children who snore do NOT have apnea, but a sleep study is the only way to tell for sure.
Your health care provider will ask questions to evaluate your snoring. You will also have a physical exam that focuses on your throat, mouth, and neck.
Questions may include the following (some of which your partner might have to answer):
You may need to be referred to a sleep specialist for sleep studies.
Treatment options include:
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Friedman M, Schalch P. Surgery of the palate and oropharynx. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2007 Aug;40(4):829-43.
Patil SP, Schneider H, Schwartz AR, Smith PL. Adult obstructive sleep apnea: pathophysiology and diagnosis. Chest. 2007 Jul;132(1):325-37.
Basner RC. Continuous positive airway pressure for obstructive sleep apnea. N Engl J Med. 2007 Apr 26;356(17):1751-8.
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London, study leader and a professor of psychiatry at the Semel Institute for
Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, along with a team of researchers from
UCLA and the University of Texas at Austin, have found that teenage smokers have
reduced brain activity compared to non-smokers.
The UCLA
team determined these results by measuring the level of nicotine dependence
in 25 smokers and 25 non-smokers that ranged from ages 15 to
21 through the use of the Heaviness of Smoking Index (HSI). The HSI looks
at how many cigarettes the teen smokes per day and how soon they begin smoking
each day to determine their dependence.
then performed a test called the Stop-Signal Task (SST) on the
participants. While being subjected to functional magnetic resonance
imaging (fMRI), the test subjects were asked to press a button as quickly as
they could when a lighted arrow appeared. The only time they were not to press
the button was when an auditory cue was played. This tested each participant's
ability to inhibit an action.
described the results as "interesting." Higher HSI measurements, or
the more a teen smoked, resulted in reduced activity in
a part of the brain known as the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for
decision-making. But despite this reduced activity, both smokers and
non-smokers performed about the same in the Stop-Signal Task.
finding that there was little difference on the Stop-Signal Task between
smokers and non-smokers was a surprise," said London. "That suggested
to us that the motor response of smokers may be maintained through some kind of
compensation from other brain areas."
to the study, the fact that both smokers and non-smokers performed the same in
the Stop-Signal Task "suggests that early interventions during the teen
years" may prevent teens from smoking occasionally to smoking
also noted that protracted development of the prefrontal cortex may cause poor
decision-making in teenagers, due to immature cognitive control during the time
of adolescence.
an effect can influence the ability of youth to make rational decisions
regarding their well-being, and that includes the decision to stop
smoking," said London. "As the prefrontal cortex continues to develop
during the critical period of adolescence, smoking may influence the trajectory
of brain development,
affecting the function of the prefrontal cortex. In turn, if the prefrontal
cortex is negatively impacted, a teen may be more likely to start smoking and
to keep smoking - instead of making the decision that would favor in a
healthier life."
This study was
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Researchers Use GPS to Study Mare and Foal Movement
Scientists examined how the pairs' spatial distance evolve between each other, as well as between other herd members.
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Feed Weanlings Carefully to Support Growth, Reduce DOD
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Error: Code 80070005 Windows Update encountered an unknown error.
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4K Video Downloader is a video and audio downloader for YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Dailymotion, Metacafe, and other video-sharing services. It features video quality up to 4k resolution, FLV, MP4, and MKV support, extraction of audio to the MP3 format, and a "Smart Mode" for fast downloads.
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The diagnosis of IBS is one of exclusion. This means that a firm diagnosis cannot be made until all other causes of symptoms have been ruled out. This can require a rather extensive evaluation.
Your doctor will begin with questions about your symptoms and medical history, and then perform a physical and rectal exam. Several tests will be done to look for signs of other conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, colon or rectal cancers, or infectious disease.
Most experts currently make the diagnosis of IBS based on the "Rome Criteria". These criteria are largely based on the symptoms that you report. According to the Rome III Criteria, IBS can be diagnosed when you have 2 or more of the following symptoms at least 3 days a month during the preceding 3 months:
- Pain relieved by a bowel movement
- Onset of symptoms with a change in stool frequency
- Onset of symptoms with a change in stool appearance
Other symptoms such as straining, mucous, or bloating can be used to further support the diagnosis. Tests are often used to "rule out" conditions that may have similar symptoms but with more serious consequences or different treatments.
Tests may include:
- Stool guaiac —A simple test for traces of blood in the stool. It can be done at the time of your physical exam.
- Stool cultures—To look for causes of infection.
- Blood and urine tests
- Barium enema —Constrast material is inserted into the rectum. The contrast makes colorectal structures and any abnormalities easier to see.
- Sigmoidoscopy —A lighted tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the rectum and the lower part of the colon. If needed, tissue samples (biopsy) can be taken for examination under a microscope.
- Colonoscopy —A lighted tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the rectum and the entire length of the colon. If needed, tissue samples (biopsy) can be taken for examination under a microscope.
Other test may include:
- Absorption tests—To evaluate the food digestion process. This will determine if food is absorbed properly or if it is passing through the gastrointestinal tract without absorption.
- X-rays of the stomach or gallbladder.
- Hydrogen breath test—To look for bacterial overgrowth.
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You may often find yourself giving your child snacks between meals or in the school lunchbox, but can snacking promote tooth decay? Which foods are teeth-friendly and which ones should you avoid the next time your child craves a little snack?
Understanding Tooth Decay
Bacteria live in our mouths. When we feast, so do bacteria. Bacteria particularly enjoy breaking down sugars and starches left on the teeth, which leads to the formation of plaque and acid. Acid created by bacteria can damage the teeth if left on the tooth surface for 20 minutes or more. This can lead to tooth decay.
Sticky and Sweet: A Good Treat?
When selecting snacks for your child, read the ingredient label to find out if the snack contains sugars or starches. Select snacks that are sugar-free or unsweetened. Some sugary snacks and drinks to avoid include:
- Candies
- Mints
- Cookies
- Pastries
- Soda and juices
If you do decide to give your child a sugary treat, do so at mealtime rather than as a snack. For instance, after dinner you can serve your child a dessert. More saliva is usually generated around mealtime, which makes it easier for food to be washed away from tooth surfaces.
Sugary foods may be obvious tooth decay culprits. But sticky, chewy snacks can also lead to tooth decay. Foods like granola bars, raisins, oatmeal, and peanut butter tend to linger on the teeth longer and are not easily washed away by saliva. This does not mean that you should avoid giving your child these foods, simply encourage your child to brush after a chewy snack.
Teeth-Friendly Snack Options
Here are some snack options for your child that are both teeth-friendly and healthy:
Fruits and Vegetables
Give your child fruits and vegetables that have high water content, like:
- Melons
- Pears
- Celery
- Cucumbers
Limit those that are high in concentrated sugars. (Yes, fruits and vegetables do contain natural sugars.) Some fruits to limit include bananas and raisins. Also encourage your child to brush after eating fruit with high concentrations of sugar.
Low-fat cheese is a good snack option since it triggers the flow of saliva. Examples include:
- Monterey Jack
- Cheddar
- Swiss
Soda, juice, and milk contain sugar. While milk is important for a growing child, juice and soda can be replaced with water. Water will not harm teeth and will help rinse away food particles. Fluoridated water is also ideal for preventing tooth decay in children 12 years old and under. Check the label on bottled water to see if it contains fluoride. For young children, plain water at bedtime is a good choice instead of formula, milk, or juice, which can damage teeth overnight.
Other Healthy Teeth Tips
- Limit snacking. Snacking between meals limits the amount of time saliva has to wash away food. This means more food remains in the mouth for bacteria to process. If possible, limit snack time to no more than 1-2 times a day.
- Brush teeth. Have your child brush their teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day. Your child should also brush or rinse after every snack and after taking medications, since they may contain sugar. It is also a good idea to floss at least once a day. If brushing or flossing is not possible, have your child rinse with water after snacking to wash away food particles. Flossing should start when your child has 2 teeth that touch each other.
- Build strong teeth. Give your child foods that will build strong teeth, like broccoli, plain yogurt, and milk.
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Shorewomen's Sensational Start
In this March 5 matchup against the St. Mary's Seahawks, senior attacker Corinne Ziccardi became the 10th player in team history to reach 100 career goals. The Shorewomen improved to 4-0 in a 17-9 win over Shenandoah on March 9. Their next game is in the Sunshine State where they take on Wheaton (Mass.). For more information on Shorewomen Lacrosse and our other spring teams, visit WashingtonCollegeSports.com.


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SLE720 - Risk Assessment and Control
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Cloud (online): Learning experiences are via CloudDeakin.
This unit is a wholly online unit; there will be no face to face teaching.
This unit is to be delivered in a modular approach. Students will complete a common core that provides students with an understanding of risk assessment and management principles. Following this common core, students will, based on their enrolments select one of the following modules: environment and occupational hygiene.
Students will discuss selection of the module with the course coordinator.
This module provides a combination of theory and practical case studies, designed to provide students with the understanding and hands-on experience necessary to identify and address risks to healthy environments. This module includes: Case studies of urban, industrial, agricultural and/or natural environments at risk; the role of techniques such as indices of environmental health, epidemiology, toxicology and statistics in evaluating environmental and health concerns - data analysis and interpretation - the limitations associated with the various risk assessment techniques; approaches to risk management through policy, legislation, planning and management; risk management principles and planning; appropriate risk avoidance and minimisation for the case studies utilised; integration of risk management with environmental management principles.
This module is designed to enable environmental objectives to be identified and implemented within a broad range of industry sectors in line with ecological sustainability principles. Tools such as life cycle analysis and risk assessment, used to measure environmental performance will be described and opportunity provided to utilise these in the development of a site specific environmental management system. Systems that assist organisations meet environmental management requirements that are used internationally and within Australia will be examined as will the potential to link in with other management systems commonly used within organisations.
Occupational hygiene
This module uses a simulated (multimedia) workplace to provide experience of conducting a walk through survey, undertaking a risk assessment, communicating the results, designing an exposure monitoring exercise, and designing a control strategy including engineering and non-engineering controls.
This module will enable students to understand risk issues associated with enterprises, understand the links between the environment and economics, understand how innovation and sustainable development may impact on each other, apply the principles of sustainable development within an enterprise, and recognise the benefits, and the costs, associated with risk management and sustainable development. The topics addressed include risk management, ecologically sustainable development, green design, economics and sustainability, and population and sustainability.
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Full lottery: Irving, Williams, Knight, Kanter, Vesely, Leonard, Walker, Valanciunas, Biyombo, Thompson, Morris, Singleton, Burks, HamiltonAnalysis: I'm still trying to get the pulse of what's happening in Toronto. Now that Bryan Colangelo has his extension, he can afford to take more risks. The question is who does he gamble on? Last week we had Valanciunas here. He's still in the mix, but I've been told that Vesely is even higher on his list.
A terrific athlete, Vesely is ready to play right now and adds great size to Toronto's front line. Kemba Walker is also a legit option here and if for some reason Brandon Knight falls, he won't slip past the Raptors.


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"Shut Up or I'll Kill You."
Basic Information
Name: Mei Terumi
Nickname: The Grim Reaper | Lava Diva | 5th Mizukage
Gender: Female
Age: 30 Something
Clan: N/A
Looks: Mei is a slender, busty woman in her thirties. She has green eyes and ankle-length, auburn hair styled into a herringbone pattern at the back, a top-knot tied with a dark blue band, and with four bangs at the front. Two bangs are short, with one covering her right eye, and two are long, crossing each other on her bust, just below her chin.
She wears a long-sleeved, dark blue dress that falls just below the knees. It seems to be closed at the front with a zip, and is kept open on the front-right side from the waist down. The dress only covers up to the upper part of her arms and the underside of her breasts. Underneath, she wears a mesh shirt that covers more of her upper body than her dress, but stops short of covering her shoulders and still leaves a sizeable cleavage. She also wears shorts in the same colour as her dress (a skirt in the anime) and, underneath those, mesh leggings reaching down over her knees. Around her waist, she wears a belt with a pouch attached to the back on the left along with high-heeled sandals and shin-guards reaching up over her knees, dark blue polish on her fingers and toes, and is usually shown with dark blue lipstick (fuchsia in the anime).
Personality:Mei is a cheerful person who is almost always smiling regardless of what she is saying, such as when swearing to kill someone. She is usually kind however, speaking well of others and attempting to avoid conflict. Mei proved to be more open-minded than the other Kage, as she had shown respect and was willing to listen to Gaara, at one point even defending him from the Tsuchikage's disrespectful behaviour, and later showing admiration for Gaara after seeing how pure hearted he was. Mei also can be very flirtatious, as she remarked to Sasuke that he was good looking, and expressed regret that she must kill someone so handsome, but would give him a kiss before that.[2] She also stated to Madara that though she liked when men complimented her, she would hold off in his case.
Mei seems to be somewhat sensitive when it comes to her love life, as shown when she misheard Ao say that she was "past marriageable age", and threatened to kill him for such an "insult". This seems to be a running gag, as she has made similar mistakes on multiple occasions. She also has low tolerance towards insults about her age and appearance, as she was angered when Karin called her an "old hag", and beat up Ao while Fū possessed his body and insulted her.
Befitting her role as the village's leader, Mei cares about the welfare and history of Kirigakure. Under the belief that Yagura, her predecessor, has been manipulated by Tobi using genjutsu, she was prepared to fight Danzō Shimura, who also possessed a Sharingan which could cast a similar genjutsu. Though Mei is courageous and calm in battle, she is not totally fearless and has become terrified of Madara Uchiha, shown in her open belief that she and the other Kage could not stop Madara after he overwhelmed their combined best efforts with his own and nearly killed them and in her trembling with fear when he didn't vanish with the release of Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation.
Village Info.
Village of Birth:
Village of Alliance:
Rank & Chakra Info.
Ninja Rank: By Post
Specialty: Water Release| Lava | Boil | Reaper Scythe Arts | Genjutsu
Needs Training
Your Ninjutsu:
Ninjutsu: ~Mastered~
Genjutsu: ~Mastered~
Taijutsu: ~Mastered~
NB Taijutsu: Got permission
Reaper Scythe Arts: ~Mastered~ (Creator)
Strong World Taijutsu: Mastered everything I can since Tai isnt a sensei
My customs
Background Info.
Five Kage Summit
When Mei leaves for the Kage Summit, the villagers of Kirigakure cheer for her. One of her bodyguards, Chōjūrō, expresses worry that he will not be able to protect her, so Mei cheers him up by expressing confidence in his abilities.[10] She continues to speak kindly to Chōjūrō during their journey to the Land of Iron. Similarly, whenever Ao, her other bodyguard, tries to scold Chōjūrō for not acting like a man, Mei threatens to kill him.
When the Summit begins Mei proved to be more open-minded than the other Kage, as she had shown respect and was willing to listen to the Fifth Kazekage; even at one point defending him from the Third Tsuchikage's disrespectful behaviour. The Fourth Raikage explains his suspicions of the other Kage, he states Mei and the rest of her village to be the least trustworthy; as the Summit is being held to discuss Akatsuki, and Akatsuki is rumoured to have been created in Kirigakure, the village's actions make it suspect. Over Ao's objections, Mei admits that many in Kirigakure believe her predecessor to have been manipulated by someone. When Tobi's involvement with Akatsuki is brought to light, the Summit mediator, Mifune, suggests forming an alliance to be headed by Danzō Shimura. Although Mei does not object, Mifune explains that Akatsuki's supposed ties with Kirigakure leave her unsuited to lead a taskforce meant to eliminate the organisation.
Ao soon afterwards exposes that Danzō is manipulating Mifune. Before he can be questioned about it, Zetsu infiltrates the meeting and informs them of Sasuke Uchiha's presence. The Raikage breaks his neck while trying to learn Sasuke's whereabouts, prompting Mei to scold him for killing a potential information source. Mei and her escorts remain in the Summit room while the Fourth Raikage, and Fifth Kazekage, go to deal with Sasuke. Believing Danzō's mind-controlling dōjutsu may somehow be related to the manipulation of the Fourth Mizukage, she instructs Ao to not let Danzō out of his sight.
Sasuke soon arrives in the Summit hall to kill Danzō. Danzō flees and Sasuke tries to follow him, but Mei uses her Lava Release to block his path. She advises that the Tsuchikage should get out of the way if he's not intending to participate in the battle and attacks Sasuke again. Chōjūrō forces Sasuke into an adjacent hall, where Mei seals him in with her, intending to destroy him by filling the hall with a corrosive mist. As a weakened Sasuke begins to feel the effects of her technique and the bones of Susanoo's ribcage visibly melting, Mei is caught in Zetsu's Spore Technique before she can finish him, which transfers her chakra to Sasuke. As he breaks back into the Summit hall, Mei neutralises her Boil Release so that it doesn't harm anyone else. She returns to the hall once she has recovered and, finding Tobi, is told about his Eye of the Moon Plan. As he ends his explanation by requesting the Kage give him Naruto and Killer B, Mei and the other Kage refuse, causing Tobi to declare the start of the Fourth Shinobi World War.
With the outbreak of war, Mei and the other Kage agree to form a Shinobi Alliance to be led by the Raikage. Mei argues that Naruto and B should be protected from Akatsuki, which the other Kage agree to before returning home. Mei and Chōjūrō take a detour to look for Ao, who had followed Danzō. They find him in time to stop him from decapitating himself. He explains that his body was being controlled by another ninja and asks that Mei remove the seal protecting his Byakugan. Since Ao would never ask her to do so, Mei knows his body is still being controlled and she asks to borrow Chōjūrō's Hiramekarei. Ao calls her a hag before she can use it on him and she beats him up, unaware that he has finally been released.
When they return to Kirigakure, they hear that the daimyō have approved the formation of the Shinobi Alliance.
Confining the Jinchuuriki Arc
A few days later, the Kage convene again to discuss war tactics, Ao accompanying Mei once again. Mei expresses relief that the Fifth Hokage returned to her position. She then suggests the villages combine their intelligence networks in an effort to locate Akatsuki's base of operations.
After learning that information on the jinchūriki was leaked to Akatsuki, Mei comments, that the enemy won't send a large number of soldiers. It was agreed on that the Tsuchikage will be going to the island as reinforcement.
When the Tsuchikage is returning from the island, she then meets the Tsuchikage and begins to discuss what went on at the island. After she is briefed then the last meeting is held in order to fully prepare for the war. Mei orders Chōjūrō to contact Ao in the Sensor Division and tell him that they need to hurry.
Shinobi World War Arc
Both Mei and Chōjūrō travel with a team of elite shinobi tasked with guarding the daimyō. She explained to the Frost Daimyō their defence plan, where the daimyō would travel between five separate hideouts at regular intervals as well as being guarded by some of the Shinobi Forces' most powerful ninja to keep them safe.
Black Zetsu continues his chase after the daimyō but when he was about to attack them, Mei quickly counters his assault with a kick. Black Zetsu prepares to fight her but she tells him that she's not the only one he will have to defeat, but her entire team as well. As the battle goes on, Naruto's shadow clone eventually appears on the battlefield and attacks Black Zetsu who seemingly sidesteps the attack. Mei looks on wondering what was happening, though Raidō and Genma merely confirm that Naruto's rash nature has not changed in the slightest.
As the battle continues, Chōjūrō is finally able to cut down Black Zetsu, much to everyone's amazement. At that point, Genma Shiranui is notified by Shikaku of the reincarnation of the real Madara Uchiha. As Mei contemplates leaving to aid her fellow Kage, she is reassured by Chōjūrō that she can leave the battlefield, as he'll protect it with his life — this causes Mei to marvel on how much personal growth he'd made since the war began. Using the combined abilities of Genma, Raidō Namiashi and a third ninja, Mei is teleported to the front-line via the Flying Thunder God Technique, the target being a seal applied to Tsunade herself. Mei arrives in time to stand alongside her fellow Kage as they face off against Madara.
In order to buy Tsunade time to heal Ōnoki and Gaara, Mei and A immediately attack Madara. She uses her Lava Release: Melting Apparition Technique, but he evades it, only to be punched into the lava by A. Mei launches another torrent of lava at him, forcing Madara to activate his Susanoo to protect himself. After A attacks Madara again she continues covering him in copious amounts of lava. Madara however emerges from the lava unscathed, though the ribs of this Susanoo started to melt, and compliments their offensive prowess, to which Mei responds that, while she likes being complimented by men, she has to hold off in Madara's case. To test their defences, Madara attacks them with his Yasaka Magatama technique, which is blocked by the combined effort of Gaara and Ōnoki. With Ōnoki healed, Mei assists him and A in their assault on Madara by using the Hiding in Mist Technique to obscure Madara's vision. Before Naruto's clone disperses, she along with the rest of the Kage tell him to defend the other battlefield and leave him with one word "win".
As the battle wages on, Mei falls back to be healed by Tsunade while A and Ōnoki confront Madara. As Madara uses the Wood Release: Advent of a World of Flowering Trees technique, she marvels at how Madara could create such a forest in an instant. The Kage are ambushed by Madara and his Susanoo, knocking them into the forest below. As Madara attacks them with a fire technique, Mei prepares to counter with a Water Release technique, but she and the other Kage pass out after inhaling the surrounding pollen. They recover after Ōnoki destroys the forest in time to see the face formed from the DNA of the First Hokage jutting out of a regenerating Madara. When Madara learns that Tsunade is the First's granddaughter, he marks her as his first target, but Mei counters that taking down the medic in a platoon is a basic strategy, one she and the other Kage will not allow him to get away with. Madara however tells her that he was not targeting Tsunade because she was a medical-nin, but because she was a descendant of Hashirama. She then smiles as Tsunade explains to Madara that she is not a weak woman simply because she's not on Hashirama's level of tangible strength.
Somewhat shocked initially as Tsunade steps forward and confronts Madara, Mei interjects immediately after Madara uses the Fire Release: Great Fire Destruction technique, countering with the Water Release: Water Encampment Pillar technique. Giving him no time to relent she follows through with the Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique which sends him flying into the air where he is attacked by Tsunade, A and Ōnoki. She later stares in shock after Tsunade is impaled by Madara's Susanoo Sword and it is revealed that they had sealed a wood clone of Madara instead of the real one.
Shocked to see Tsunade unaffected by the attack and countering with her own, Mei watches on as Ōnoki takes the opportunity to launch an attack of his own. As Madara retorts to Tsunade picking at him for his use of clones, Mei states that he should not look down on them because they are taking him on altogether but instead it was an acknowledgement of his power. Mei and the other Kage are then surrounded by wood clones that Madara creates. He then replies to Mei's comment, stating that they should not look down on him because of his clones but instead should take it as acknowledgment of their power before asking them if they would prefer the clones use Susanoo or not.
As the battle wages on, Mei is overwhelmed by the Susanoo-clad clones but rallies to the side of the other Kage after once again being spurred on by Ōnoki to continue fighting. Launching an attack with A and Gaara after Ōnoki manages to destroy the twenty-five Susanoo-clad clones, Mei's lightning-enhanced Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique makes contact with Madara. Revealing that there is also sand inside the attack, Mei continues to use her lightning-enhanced Water Release technique in order to prevent Madara's escape. After the sealing seemed to heading towards success, Madara releases his full Susanoo and overwhelms their efforts before declaring that even the power of the five Kage was futile against Susanoo's perfect form. Awestruck at the giant construct that had been formed, Mei is knocked off her feet along with the other Kage from a single swing of Madara Susanoo's sword. She and the other Kage later stand to face Madara once again. Despite the Tsuchikage's words of encouragement, after seeing Madara prepare to attack them with another attack from his sword, Mei remarked that it seemed that this was the end of the line for them before being told to shut up by the Raikage who was still determined to not lose hope. Looking on as a light surrounded Madara, Mei wondered what exactly was transpiring before being told that the Impure World Reincarnation technique had been cancelled. When Madara doesn't disappear with the deactivation of the technique, Mei questions if he had been restored before Madara states that he had severed the link between himself and Kabuto to negate disappearing and remain in the fight, as well as his reincarnated state indefinitely. After Madara releases the Impure World Reincarnation's summoning contract, having moments before informed the Kage that doing so was the technique's only risk, a horrified and shocked Mei questions what was happening, to which Madara criticises her for not figuring out that he was not the kind of person to let himself be bound by such a technique as that after having fought with him. When the Third Tsuchikage moves to block Madara from leaving to go after Naruto, Mei urges him that Madara was not an opponent they could defeat and listens as he states they must stop Madara then and there.
Water Release: Being from Kirigakure and being the Mizukage Mei was able to train hard and is able to perform Suiton jutsus with 1 hand signs and faster than normal/
Reaper Scythe Arts: Mei always carrying 2 scythe while also having a collection of scythes created the fighting style Reaper Scythe Arts. Being the mastered/creator of this made her able to use scythes and this art with fast speeds and reflexes.
Lava - Mei is capable of forming Lava techniques extremely quickly. They require the normal amount of handseals required, however forms quicker than normal.
Boil - Mei has the ability to alter the potency and acidity of the mist created by her Boil Release techniques and she is not affected by the mist herself.
Theme Song and Background Music:
Won: Lots of it ^_^
Lost: Its Mei >_>
Note: I have homecoming this week and exams next so made it a day early since I will be too busy
If by some random act of god I pass will be dropping Death and Korra
BUT this doesnt mean someone can make Korra if I pass I will make her into a non KG bio so I can keep her so noeone gets her


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While Apple can only manage to cram dusty old Core 2 Duo
processors into its current MacBook Air (granted, a
refresh is on the way), Sony is going full-tilt with an Intel Core i7-2620M
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some extra performance for more demanding applications. Also included are 8GB
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Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU.
The VAIO Z uses a sheet battery design that was introduced
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impressive 14 hours.
In its base configuration, the VAIO Z weighs in at a
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Power Media Dock in Europe next month. However, there's currently no indication
of when the pair will make the trip to North America or how much it will cost
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This was to be the wrap-up of Guns and Roses. But as I was writing the essay a strange thing happened! I was constrained by the Emperor's decrees. You know, the 23 proclamations that will henceforth prevent massacres such as Newtown and Aurora from ever happening again.
Allow me to just briefly outline what I had intended to write before I humbly dissect our monarch's diktat. Obviously the teleprompter burped since our Lord and Master can't make a mistake. The Emperor said that the Aurora murders were done with an "assault rifle" but the reports said the rifle jammed and most of the victims were shot with a shotgun. As we all know the Emperor doesn't lie and he can't make mistakes; it must have been George Bush's fault again; the source of all our troubles!
Since 1911 at least seven countries established gun controls and essentially disarmed their citizens. These countries were Turkey, Germany, the Soviet Union, China, Guatemala, Cambodia and Uganda. The roundup and extermination of defenseless people following disarmament totaled 56 million souls. China and the Soviets killed political dissidents; the other victims were killed for ethnic or religious reasons. Australia has been discussed a lot recently. This nation instituted a gun ban and in 1997 had a nation-wide buyback program. You either sold your guns back to the state or went to jail.
Did it work? Between 1995 and 2007 murder rates decreased by 31.9 percent. During the same period, the United States murder rate - without a gun ban - dropped 31.7 percent!
Now, what has transpired since the gun ban? Armed robbery has gone up 69 percent, assault with a gun up 28 percent, murder with a gun up 19 percent, robbery up 7 percent, rape up 30 percent. Assaults rose by almost 50 percent. And there was an increase in a fairly new phenomenon; home invasion. Overall violent crime increased by 42.2 percent in Australia. During this period in America, violent crime dropped 31.9 percent, rapes down 19.2 percent, robbery decreased 33.2 percent, and aggravated assault went down 32.2 percent. Another study done in 2010 found that overall, the United States has a lower crime rate than Europe, in the aggregate. And European countries have strict gun laws.
What about the Imperial Decree - you know, the 23-point plan to save the children? As I read through those proclamations I found only one that has merit.
Number 18 "provide incentives for schools to hire school resource officers." I may have made a leap of logic to assume that meant armed officers but if that is the meaning - oorah!
The rest of the 23 commands are further attempts to limit freedoms.
They range from directing doctors to violate their oaths to demanding the ATF be the sole seal of approval for gun purchases. This seal of approval to be accomplished by compiling a federal database on all gun owners that will be pored over by some bureaucrat whenever you or I want to buy a firearm. Said database will contain all details of your behavior, misdemeanors, arrests, medical, and psychological conditions. From this record the bureaucrat will give a thumbs up or thumbs down on your capacity to handle or own a firearm in this United States of America!
So what will stop the mass murders which claim the focus of our national discussion? Perhaps nothing! New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Connecticut and Los Angeles all have extremely onerous gun control laws yet the murder rate is horrific.
James Alan Fox is the Lipman Family Professor of Criminology, Law, and Public Policy at Northeastern University and the author of Violence and Security on Campus: From Preschool Through College (Praeger, 2010).
His article in The Chronicle of Higher Education discusses the myths about mass shootings and was published before the decrees were issued. His research addresses the steps advocated by President Obama and finds them inadequate and unnecessary. His study even finds my solution of an armed citizenry insufficient, in that these killers are ready to die and end their miserable existence and take as many with them as possible. They choose the "gun free zones" to allow them to murder as many people as possible before the police arrive and then, in most cases, kill themselves.
Perhaps an armed citizen would reduce casualties, as it did in the Portland mall shootings?
Larry Tradlener lives down McElmo Canyon.


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