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The Group W Bench...
I noticed just how dirty the bike is while riding to work this morning. Isn't it odd how we can use something everyday and not really see it? I knew the frame was dirty, but I hadn't realized how bad it was.
Then I recalled some of my co-workers discussing their motorcycles, and commenting on the disreputable appearance of one belonging to a woman who uses it for daily transportation. It's true. The bike is filthy, but for her it's a tool, not a toy. The guy's bikes are bright and shiny, pristine playthings that mostly just occupy space in the garage and NEVER get ridden in the rain.
There's nothing wrong with that, of course, and I'm certainly not looking down my nose at people who don't ride every day. But in an interesting bit of serendipity, Kent wrote this in an e-mail later this morning:
" I was cruising at 20 mph down Garnett and saw a guy riding his bike.
"I was on the road and he was on the sidewalk. I was in my gear and he was wearing jeans, work boots and a long sleeve shirt. I was ridding my Specialized Allez Sport and he was riding a Huffy mountain bike with knobby tires. I was carrying my pride of finally becoming a real cyclist and he was carrying groceries."
"I ...asked myself this question:"
"I ride because I want to - this man rides because he has too: Who is the real cyclist?"
Who is the real cyclist? It's an interesting question. Racers sneer at everyone slower than them. Some transportation cyclists take perverse pleasure by sniping at the spandex-clad 'elitists'. Recreational riders see commuters as gutter bunnies with a death wish. And on and on.
I'm not immune from making distinctions, but mine may be a little different, with a major dividing line between those who ride in traffic legally & responsibly, and everyone else.
Much as I hate to admit this, many cyclists, perhaps the majority, are pedestrians on bikes, riding on sidewalks instead of the street. They're terrified of traffic. Some Usenet posters call them guys-on-a-bike rather than cyclists, and indeed, they see themselves as two-wheeled pedestrians. I'll call them Group X.
Another cyclist rides on the street 'when it's safe' but swerves onto sidewalks and rides against traffic when he feels threatened. These guys are afraid of traffic too. I'll call them Group Y.
I won't write about those group rides that seem to involve a lemming-like groupthink. For simplicity, I'll lump together all racers & group tourists into Group W. (Those of you of a certain age will appreciate the humor in this!)
Both the X and Y groups are people we'd like to reach through the BikeEd program. Well, the Group W people would benefit too, but the X's and Y's could see greater gains, and since there are more of them, their greater visibility would serve to attract even more people to vehicular
But people are resistant to bicycle education, and it seems the more experienced riders are the most resistant. Maybe one almost evangelical aspect of BikeEd is partly to blame. Those of us who've "seen the light" are regarded either as harmless crackpots or wild-eyed extremists. People hear us talk about lane positioning but they really don't believe us. We talk about the benefits of bicycling as a transportation mode, but they don't believe us. We talk about riding safely & responsibly, yet people regard that as an impossibility. Worse, many cyclists themselves think it's impossible to ride safely & responsibly.
So we need a different argument, or another method of reaching people. Brian suggested one of the simplest - just invite someone on a ride. SHOW them how it's done and explain as necessary. I like this, but I can see some problems, too, when an individual balks at riding a road he deems dangerous. Persuasion & reason can be ineffective. They 'know' it's dangerous and no amount of persuasion will convince them otherwise. Doing a demonstration ride is a tedious, one-at-a-time approach, but it may be more effective.


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Agility@Scale: Strategies for Scaling Agile Software Development
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Strategies for Distributed Agile Teams, Part 3
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I just wanted to round out my discussion about agile approaches to geographically distributed development (GDD) with a few important words of advice:1. Get some experience. Worry less about enterprise adoption and instead get started with a small project, or better yet a series of increasingly more complex projects. There will be learning experiences as you build a relationship with the offshore service provider. This advice is applicable whether you're working with your own offshore division or with an independent service provider.2. Have a long-term staffing strategy. It may be great in the short term to have work done in a lower cost country, but how are you going to transfer the necessary skills to the maintenance and support team. Outsourcing that work is also an option, but it can be a risky one as you would need to build up expertise in "your" systems if you ever decide to insource that work again.3. Be concerned about intellectual property (IP). The rules are different around the world, and you may inadvertently be financing the creation of a new international competitor if you don't have a clear division of ownership. And yes, this may mean that some components of your systems are still built internally by your own organization.4. Show off locally before you go global. GDD makes things harder to manage, so if you're struggling to manage local teams you're really going to struggle managing teams at a distance. Make sure you have local success first and are good at agile development in general. Furthermore, if your agile GDD projects run into trouble, don't end your local agile adoption just because of difficulties with distributed projects.5. Let your offshore partners lead. The offshore partner likely has more experience than you at successful distributed development, and this is particularly true when you're dealing with an established service provider.6. Do some reading. There's a great IBM Redbook entitled "Global Development and Delivery in Practice: Experiences of the IBM Rational India Lab" which can be downloaded free of charge from http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg247424.html7. Do some viewing. We recorded a Rational Chat a few months ago entitled "Being Agile in a Global Development Environment" which is posted at https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/iwm/web/reg/acceptSignup.do?lang=en_US&source=dw-c-wcsdpr&S_PKG=120607&S_TACT=105AGX23&S_CMP=TALKS&cp=UTF-8 . I also gave a keynote on Agile approaches to GDD at Software Development Practices 2007 held in Boston in the Autumn of 2007. The video can be downloaded free of charge from http://www.life20.net/video/scottambler.mov .[Read More]Modified on by ScottAmbler

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From Letters of Note, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012:
In June of 1945, Arline Feynman — high-school sweetheart and wife of the hugely influential physicist, Richard Feynman — passed away after succumbing to tuberculosis. She was 25-years-old. 16 months later, in October of 1946, Richard wrote his late wife the following love letter and sealed it in an envelope. It remained unopened until after his death in 1988.
(Source: Genius: The Life and Science of Richard Feynman)
October 17, 1946
I adore you, sweetheart.
I know how much you like to hear that — but I don't only write it because you like it — I write it because it makes me warm all over inside to write it to you.
It is such a terribly long time since I last wrote to you — almost two years but I know you'll excuse me because you understand how I am, stubborn and realistic; and I thought there was no sense to writing.
But now I know my darling wife that it is right to do what I have delayed in doing, and that I have done so much in the past. I want to tell you I love you. I want to love you. I always will love you.
I find it hard to understand in my mind what it means to love you after you are dead — but I still want to comfort and take care of you — and I want you to love me and care for me. I want to have problems to discuss with you — I want to do little projects with you. I never thought until just now that we can do that. What should we do. We started to learn to make clothes together — or learn Chinese — or getting a movie projector. Can't I do something now? No. I am alone without you and you were the "idea-woman" and general instigator of all our wild adventures.
When you were sick you worried because you could not give me something that you wanted to and thought I needed. You needn't have worried. Just as I told you then there was no real need because I loved you in so many ways so much. And now it is clearly even more true — you can give me nothing now yet I love you so that you stand in my way of loving anyone else — but I want you to stand there. You, dead, are so much better than anyone else alive.
I know you will assure me that I am foolish and that you want me to have full happiness and don't want to be in my way. I'll bet you are surprised that I don't even have a girlfriend (except you, sweetheart) after two years. But you can't help it, darling, nor can I — I don't understand it, for I have met many girls and very nice ones and I don't want to remain alone — but in two or three meetings they all seem ashes. You only are left to me. You are real.
My darling wife, I do adore you.
I love my wife. My wife is dead.
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Reading 4: A Frontier Border Trading Post
When Cartledge and Perry decided to go into the mercantile business in 1918, there had already been at least two small stores in operation in the Castolon area for nearly 20 years. By 1918, however, the rapid development of ranching, mining, and farming in the area had yielded a considerable increase in the population of the lower Big Bend. In addition, the store's location adjacent to a vast region of the northern portions of two Mexican states, isolated from the interior of Mexico, gave it a large clientele from the northern part of Mexico.
La Harmonia Store sold not only merchandise, but also bought furs and candelilla wax, a natural wax derived from a desert plant. The business of dealing in hides, skins and furs continued at a lively pace until about 1940, when the dwindling supply from Mexico made it unprofitable. From 1920 to 1940, especially in the winter months, La Harmonia often looked like an old western fur trading post with hides, skins, and furs stacked in every possible nook and corner.
The management at La Harmonia soon learned to stock only those items which had a ready sale with the clientele of the border and the laborers on the farms and ranchers in the southern part of Brewster County. In addition, there was a limited demand from the occasional tourist for items such as blankets, glassware, pottery and other items. The majority of items on display for sale at La Harmonia were things needed by the people of the area. This is a partial list: pocket knives, barb wire, windmills, plows, harnesses, saddles, screwworm medicine, nails, sugar, coffee, meal, beans, salt, crackers, spices, karo [Karo] syrup, sardines, prunes, raisins, American cheese, salve, Quinine capsules, ointment, diarrhea pills, toothache drops, liniments, patent medicines, broad-brimmed hats, shoes (mostly work shoes), shirts, trousers, socks, underwear, lace ribbon, ladies' dresses, mens' suits (sometimes), bridal wreaths and veils, candies, beer, shoelaces, toys, and miscellaneous furniture.
Questions for Reading 4
1. Make a list of things you might buy if you were going to the grocery store and the mall with your family. Next, use a Spanish-English dictionary to look up at least 10 of your items and write down the words. (Spanish-speaking students might want to reverse this process.)
2. How many of the things you wanted to buy would have been available at La Harmonia Store?
3. What could you have substituted from the store and what could you have done without?
4. Where would families in Castolon have obtained goods like fresh milk, vegetables, and eggs?
Reading 4 was excerpted and adapted from Clifford B. Casey, "Castolon," unpublished manuscript, 1967, Research Library, Big Bend National Park.


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One girl's twistedly fantastic interpretation of what the hell is really going on in those tribes.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Hope: The Question Mark
This is Hope Driskill. She is a 23 year old law student from Missouri who hates complainers. She describes herself as tenacious, intelligent and personable. Meanwhile, I describe her as a really boring questionnaire filler outer. She loves her dad, she wants to win the money to pay for college, she's strong inside and out... *cocks rifle and shoots my face off*
These stock answers are making me insane, you guys. Let's just skip to the video. Please to enjoy:
I don't know. What is there to say? She's pretty. But, what else? What else, what else, what else. There's nothing to be mean about, there's nothing to be nice about. Are these people really boring or is it just me? I don't think I've ever been this much at a loss for words before. If you give me nothing, Survivors, you get nothing in return.
So, whatever. Comment. What do I care?
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- AnonymousFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:20 PM
they are sooooooo boring I could only watch the complete video of 1 or 2 of the fans....can only hope the boring leads to breakdown dramaReplyDelete
I'm more like "Dude, I'm like dude" kind of towards these "fans". Whatever (dude)...ReplyDelete
I'm literally yawning. I don't know if I can watch any more of these damn videos.ReplyDelete
Did Jeff and Mark attend a Goodie Two-Shoes Convention and pluck all these people from it? Unbelievably bored.ReplyDelete
Does anyone playing Survivor ever think they are "over-estimated"? Everyone says they think people will underestimate them. yadda, yadda, yadda...ReplyDelete
Another beauty pageant contestant? Yeah, sure, they'll underestimate you and you'll surprise people :rolls eyes:ReplyDelete
These people kind of suck so far, but let's be honest, this entire season is going to be about the Favorites anyway. I give a Fan about a 10% chance of actually winning.


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Behind-the-Scenes Snaps (and a Short Film!) From the Upcoming Supermodel-Filled Duran Duran Music Video Shoot
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>> Five of the original supermodels — Naomi Campbell, Helena Christensen, Yasmin Le Bon, Cindy Crawford, and Eva Herzigova — teamed up with Duran Duran in June to shoot the music video for the band's upcoming single, "Girl Panic!" . . . and the December 2011 issue of Harper's Bazaar UK has a first look.
As Duran Duran keyboardist Nick Rhodes explained of the project, "Harper's had approached us about collaborating with the magazine on something really special when the new album came out. I'd had this crazy idea for a video for the song 'Girl Panic!', that looked fantastic on paper, but that I thought in reality would be impossible to pull off. The idea was to re-create a day in the life of the band, with five of the world's greatest supermodels playing all of us. Lucy [Yeomans, editor of Harper's Bazaar UK] loved the idea of doing a cover shoot within the video itself — and so it all began."
On the cover, the five supers wear black Dolce & Gabbana corsets — designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were also on set for the shoot — and then inside, transform into Duran Duran band members, with Campbell playing lead singer Simon Le Bon.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 26, 2013) – Preseason tournaments at Wake Forest, Kentucky and Tennessee along with 10 home matches await the reigning Atlantic Sun champion ETSU volleyball team as head coach Lindsey Devine announced the 2013 Buccaneer schedule on Wednesday afternoon.
Overall, the Blue and Gold – who are coming off their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance in 2012 – face a tough start as four of ETSU's first ten opponents advanced to the NCAAs a year ago.
ETSU begins the season with a trip to Wake Forest for the Deacon Invitational as the Bucs open the campaign against UNC Greensboro on Aug. 30. The Bucs will also take on the host Demon Deacons and Conference USA foe East Carolina on Aug. 31.
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Clever Mischief, Chapter 15: Doomed
Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Location: Three Broomsticks
Character: George, Fred
Rating: Any Age (adult language warning)
Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck. Fuck. George rolled over for the umpteenth time, groaning. He flung his pillow over his face, thinking without any real hope that he might accidentally suffocate himself. Tragic, yes, but then he wouldn't be in this mess. He wondered if Fred would be the one to deliver the eulogy. It would be fitting, after all, the hundreds of people gathered to see him off murmuring to each other how well Fred was holding up, though inwardly Fred would be a wreck. Fred would mourn the loss of his poor, dear brother who never once hurt him, never once betrayed him...
Bloody hell. Maybe if he slammed his head into the wall it would make things better. Fred, after all, had been up ages ago, popping into the pub proper for scones and coffee and flirty repartee with Madam Rosmerta, leaving George to sleep in as he usually did. Yesterday evening had not been fun. As far as George could remember, he had never deliberately lied to his twin, nor concealed something that Fred had the right to know. But nothing like this had ever happened before. Hermione had always been a friend. Smart, yes. Attractive, sure. But attractive in that little-brother's-best-friend kind of way. Hell, he hadn't even really noticed that she had breasts until he'd nearly touched one yesterday and- No. Mustn't think about that. Mustn't think about the taste of her lips against his, of the breathy little moan/growl that escape her throat as he'd deepened the kiss. Mustn't, mustn't, mustn't.
He was fucking doomed.
Giving up trying to get an extra hour or two of sleep as a bad job, George rolled out of bed, his hair tousled and his jaw covered in stubble. Blearily, he picked up his robe and wrapped it around himself. He'd barely slept last night. In his mind he'd scolded himself the way Mum used to do, bawling himself out for moving in on Fred's territory. He'd known Fred liked her. He'd sodding been planning to drop hints to Hermione that his twin might like to take her out some time but was too much of an idiot to do anything as simple as ask. And what happened? He'd snogged her senseless instead.
Or been snogged senseless, more like. How else to explain his complete leave of sense, reason, and rationality? Because during the gaps between his internal tirades, his imagination had gleefully reproduced the afternoon, playing up the way the sunlight had glinted off her hair, the soft fall of wispy hair about her face from where it had escaped her bun, the way she smiled, the way she'd kissed him back, the kiss itself. And then his damned imagination had gone a step further, spinning him fantasies where neither had stopped the kiss and Hermione had confessed her long-buried feelings to him. And there by the lake, beneath the trees, he'd unbuttoned her blouse and-
FUCK. He had to stop that. He didn't want her. He couldn't want her. Even if she wasn't interested in Fred, it just wasn't right. As he cast about for slippers, a bit of memory caught him. He and Fred- they couldn't have been much more then thirteen or fourteen, and Charlie and Bill had both been home to visit for a week in the summer. They'd both wanted to ask out the same girl in the Muggle village, and Bill had ended up hexing Charlie's hands into a permanently obscene gesture. Charlie, of course, couldn't go down to the village in such a state, especially not when Mum had seen him and threatened to paddle his backside, no matter that he was nearly twenty, leaving Bill free to sneak off to see the girl.
"We'll never do that," Fred had said, shaking his head in disgust as he and George peeled potatoes in the kitchen sink.
"Never," George had agreed. "Stupid waste of time and energy, fighting over a girl."
"Doubt it'll ever come up anyway."
"But if it does, let's agree right now."
"Right- if we both like the same girl-"
"Then we both back off."
"No sense pissing each other off like those two prats," Fred said sagely.
"Fred! Language," Molly had chirped as she moved through the kitchen on the way out to feed the chickens.
George shook his head as he shuffled out of the room in the Three Broomsticks. He needed coffee, preferably enough to drown himself in.
When Madam Rosmerta caught sight of him, she nearly dropped her pitcher of orange juice. "Oi!" she called, marching over to him with a swish of her hips.
George grunted.
She shook her head. "How hung over are you, Fred-or-George Weasley? You need something very bitter and very caffeinated."
"Not hung over," George protested. "Though I won't say no to the second thing."
"You do know you're in a robe and slippers?"
"I do." George spotted Fred laughing at him at their usual table. Oh god. He'd managed to avoid much mention of Hermione yesterday, despite Fred's insistent questions. He was afraid his twin wouldn't let his evasion slide this morning.
"Girl troubles?" Madam Rosmerta asked, handing him a mug that seemed to have materialized out of nowhere.
George sputtered. "Girl... No! I- No!"
"Boy troubles, then?" she asked shrewdly.
George patted her on the cheek. "None of those either. I'm holding out for you, Rosie."
"With morning breath like that, you'll be waiting a long time," she muttered, giving him a gentle shove toward his table. He stumbled and sloshed coffee down his front, yelping as it burned his skin. Bloody hell, he wasn't usually this clumsy.
"You're up early," Fred said, far too chipper this morning. Just like every morning. Okay. Natural. George just had to act like this was any other morning and he'd be fine.
"Couldn't sleep."
"You look exhausted. Tell you what, I'll finish those orders for the Hogwarts students and sneak 'em up myself."
Oh, he just had to be nice today, didn't he. "I'm capable of doing it myself."
Fred rolled his eyes. "Yes, but we don't need you biting the head off a customer or knocking into a singing suit of armour and causing Peeves, Filch, and McGonagall to descend upon us. Besides, maybe I'll swing by to see Hermione."
George would not blush. He wouldn't.
"You never did say if she liked the gift." Fred chewed on his bottom lip, looking worried. "Didn't she?"
"She liked it fine," George grumbled.
"Yeah, teared-up and everything."
Fred beamed. "I'm glad. I knew she'd like it."
"Sure you did." George stole a piece of Fred's toast and began to eat noisily.
"What's wrong with you today?" Fred asked, watching George closely. "You're a bit of a bitch."
"Told you. I couldn't sleep," George snapped. He immediately felt sorry, his raw guilt rearing up inside him. This wasn't Fred's fault. "Sorry. I am a bit like Mum when she started hitting menopause today, aren't I?"
"You are. Keep it up and I'll have to throw you out of the business," Fred teased.
"You wouldn't last a day without me." George pointed at his head. "I'm the brains, remember?"
"Well, Brains, you might consider getting dressed before you exit our room next time."
All right. This was better. Bantering George could handle. "Maybe I'm trying to start a new trend. Fashionista that I am."
"At least we don't wear dragon skin trousers anymore."
"Thank god our taste has matured." George raised his mug in a mock toast, and Fred clinked his juice glass against it, looking less bewildered.
George sighed. Maybe letting Fred do the orders today was a good idea. It would give George time to think and to sort out his muddled feelings. Maybe he could just obliviate himself. Surely without his memories, the sharp ache of want in him would die out too?
"You go on," he said to Fred.
"You sure you're all right?"
"Yeah. Just... indigestion last night. Kept me up." George winced. Thoughts of Hermione had kept him far more up than was entirely proper. But Fred did not need to know that. "Look, I'll clean myself up and then wander down to the shop, all right?"
"All right," Fred said, scooting his chair backward. He tossed a wink at Madam Rosmerta and disappeared out into the too-bright morning. George caught his head in his hands and moaned pathetically. Maybe being drunk would help.
"Rosie, is it too early for a large vat of alcohol, enough to go swimming in?" he asked hopefully as she passed him.
"Far too early, honey," Rosmerta said sympathetically. "Though I do have something that can help."
"Give it to me now, if you have any mercy."
"Go back to bed," she ordered. "I'll fish out one of my best pleasant dream potions. It'll put you right to sleep and you'll wake up refreshed, I promise you."
"Saint. Angel," George praised, catching one of her hands and kissing her knuckles enthusiastically.
"Enough of that, young whelp! To bed with you!" She leered at him playfully.
"Goddess," George affirmed, staggering back to his room. He sprawled in his bed and waited patiently for Rosie, trying with all his might not to think about a shared picnic blanket and a shared kiss.
Posted by: rose_whispers (rose_whispers)
Posted at: February 24th, 2006 01:34 pm (UTC)
You're a smart, smart person *giggles* I'm sure George could use a little "comfort" right now...


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How close are we getting to actual brain control? It's starting to seem like it's not far off. On the sillier end of the spectrum, we've seen robotic ears and tails that respond to brainwaves, and more recently we've seen a brain interface for designing printable objects, a mind-controlled exoskeleton, and even mind-to-mind communication.
A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota has just added another exciting new technology to the list: a quadcopter that can perform feats of aerial agility, controlled entirely by the pilot's thoughts.
Using electroencephalography, or EEG, a non-invasive cap fitted with 64 electrodes reads the electrical impulses of the brain to control the copter. Thinking of making a fist with the left hand, for example, fires off certain neurons in the brain's motor cortex; the cap interprets this pattern and sends a command to the copter to turn left. Other commands include thinking of making a fist with the right hand to turn right, and making two fists to tell the copter to rise.
In this way, five subjects -- two male and three female -- were able to successfully pilot the quadcopter quickly and accurately for a sustained period of time through an obstacle course in the university's gymnasium.
Bin He, a professor of biomedical engineering and lead author of the study "Quadcopter control in three-dimensional space using a non-invasive motor imagery-based brain-computer interface," hopes the research will be developed to create solutions for the disabled. "Our next goal is to control robotic arms using non-invasive brain wave signals, with the eventual goal of developing brain-computer interfaces that aid patients with disabilities or neurodegenerative disorders," he said.
This will not be the first mind-controlled robotic arm; however, the robotic arm announced in December of last year requires a brain implant. His solution is much less invasive, requiring no surgery to implant the interface.
(Source: Crave Australia)
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Archaia & Henson Partner for Comics & OGNs
Press Release
The Jim Henson Company and Archaia announced today that they have entered into a partnership that will publish comic books and graphic novels based on popular Henson titles as well as new co-branded original properties.
The multi-year partnership will draw from The Jim Henson Company's extensive film and television library, including Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, Mirrormask, The Storyteller and other titles. The agreement also allows The Jim Henson Company and Archaia to partner with talent in the comic book, television and film industries to create brand-new stories under a co-branded banner, building on the legacy of quality and creativity of The Jim Henson Company brand and strengthening Archaia's relationships within the entertainment sector.
"Some of the best storytellers in the world are flocking to comic books and graphic novels, making them the foremost platform for innovative and imaginative storytelling," said Joe LeFavi, Director of Publishing and Development at The Jim Henson Company and who will serve as story editor on all the books. "Archaia has always epitomized artistic integrity, and their passion and support for our brands ensure that fans will receive the very best from the properties they know and love as well as from the new stories we will tell."
"This is a truly groundbreaking agreement, as it is not just a licensing deal but a partnership in every sense of the word," said Stephen Christy, Archaia's Director of Development. "To work with the entire Jim Henson Company and with new talent to create the next generation of Jim Henson Company fan favorites is an unprecedented opportunity, and a dream come true for all of us at Archaia. Creating comics that become a part of the incredibly rich Jim Henson Company legacy is an exciting challenge, and I think fans will share our excitement when they see the talent we're bringing in to help make these comics a reality."
Representatives from Archaia and Henson will announce creative teams and a release schedule for the initial slate at San Diego Comic-Con International, with the first title tentatively scheduled for winter 2009.
About The Jim Henson Company
The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 50 years and is recognized worldwide as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics and digital animation. Best known as creators of the world famous Muppets, Henson has received over 50 Emmy Awards and nine Grammy Awards. Recent credits include "Sid the Science Kid", and "Pajanimals". Features include "The Dark Crystal," "Labyrinth," "MirrorMask," and "Unstable Fables." Television productions include "Fraggle Rock" and the sci-fi cult series "Farscape." With additional locations in New York and London, The Jim Henson Company is headquartered in Los Angeles on the historic Charlie Chaplin lot, complete with soundstage and postproduction facilities. Independently owned and operated by the five adult children of founder Jim Henson, the Company is also home to Jim Henson's Creature Shop™, a pre-eminent character-building and visual effects group with international film, television and advertising clients, as well as Henson R cording Studios, one of the music industry's top recording facilities known for its world-class blend of state of the art and vintage equipment. The Company is currently in production on 40 episodes of "Dinosaur Train," an animated preschool series teaching concepts of natural science and history, set to debut on PBS KIDS in fall 2009. The Company's Henson Alternative brand continues to produce "Puppet Up! - Uncensored," a live puppet improvisational show that runs monthly at the Avalon Hollywood. The Company has also announced the creation of Jim Henson Designs, a merchandise collection inspired by Jim Henson's earliest sketches, and The Jim Henson Company: Discoveries, an acquisitions banner that celebrates outstanding third party produced independent film, television and video productions from around the globe embodying the Company's enduring legacy. www.henson.com
About Archaia
Founded in 2002, Archaia has built an unparalleled reputation for producing meaningful content that perpetually transforms minds. With a slate including such popular Eisner-Award winning titles as Mouse Guard and The Killer, as well as Awakening, Gunnerkrigg Court, Robotika, Killing Pickman, Artesia and the Publisher's latest additions Titanium Rain, God Machine and Gene Roddenberry Productions' Days Missing, Archaia has become synonymous with quality content. For more information on Archaia or any Archaia titles please visit www.archaiasp.com.


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Here are some commonly asked questions by cat owners who contact The Cat Veterinary Clinic.
Hospital Procedures, Policies, and Practices
What can I expect when taking my cat to the vet for an appointment?
While my cat is hospitilized overnight at The Cat Veterinary Clinic, can I come visit him/her?
I have never been to The Cat Veterinary Clinic before. Are you currently accepting new clients?
I would like to get my prescription filled at another pharmacy or an online pharmacy. How do I go about this?
Why do you sometimes need to sedate my cat?
Cat Health
When does my cat need to be vaccinated? Why does my cat need to be vaccinated?
My cat is sneezing. What should I do?
How often should my cat be using the litterbox to defecate or urinate?
My cat is vomiting. What should I do? Should I be worried?
My cat is limping. Should I be concerned?
My cat didn't eat his/her breakfast this morning. Should I be concerned?
Does my cat need hairball medicine?
Does my cat really need an annual exam and routine bloodwork?
I am having trouble giving medication to my cat. Do you have any tips?
How do I know if my cat is in pain?
Can cats give any diseases to me?
Cat Facts
How do I know when my cat will stop growing?
What does it mean when my cat purrs?
What does it mean when my cat's nose is dry or wet?
How often should I scoop my cat's litterbox?
At what age should kittens be weaned?
When will a kitten's eyes open?
How can I make trips to the vet more comfortable for my cat?
How should a prepare my cat for a long car ride?
What should I do if I want to take my cat on an airplane trip with me?
I am moving to a new house, how do I help my cat adust to his new home?
Can you trim my cats nails? Can you teach me how to trim my cats nails?
Can I get my cat groomed at The Cat Veterinary Clinic?
FAQ Answers
Hospital Procedures, Policies, and Practices
What can I expect when taking my cat to the veterinarian for an appointment?
When you visit The Cat Veterinary Clinic, you will be greeted by our receptionist who will check you in and let our technicians know that you have arrived for your scheduled appointment. A veterinary technician will lead you into an exam room where she will weigh your cat and take your cat's temperature. She will also ask you several questions regarding your cat's health and behavior. Then, the doctor will do a complete physical examination of your cat's ears, eyes, nose, mouth, teeth, skin and coat, heart, lungs, lymph nodes, muscles, and skeleton. The doctor will also feel the abdomen for any organ abnormalities. The patient's health history and the physical exam combined help the doctor know if your cat is healthy or if something may be wrong. If something is wrong, the doctor may suggest the use of diagnostic tests (bloodwork, x-rays, ultrasound, microscopic evaluation of cell samples, etc.) to help deterimine the cause of your cat's problem.
While my cat is hospitilized overnight at The Cat Veterinary Clinic, can I come visit him/her?
We encourage pet owners to visit their cat while he/she is in the hospital because seeing a familiar face can be comforting. However, sometimes, the other patients in our hospital can get too stressed with visitors coming and going. If you are wanting to visit your cat while he/she is at The Cat Veterinary Clinic, please call ahead so that we may make sure your visit will not interfere with patient care.
Can I make payments? Can you bill me?
The Cat Veterinary Clinic does not have a billing system. Payment is due at the time of service. We accept most major credit cards, personal checks, and cash.
I have never been to The Cat Veterinary Clinic before. Are you currently accepting new clients?
The Cat Veterinary Clinic is always accepting new patients and their owners! In appreciation of any referral by our current clients, we offer a token of appreciation for sending a new patient our way. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact us at (713) - 532 - 5171.
I would like to get my prescription filled at another pharmacy or an online pharmacy. How do I go about this?
Most prescriptions can be filled through another pharmacy or through an online pharmacy. Generally, pharmacies can only dispense prescription medication that has been authorized by a veterinarian. They will ask you to provide the veterinarian's contact information for verification purposes. Please contact your pharmacy for specific questions or instructions. If you want to purchase preventative medications online you must fill out an Internet Pharmacy Release form at the clinic, and bring your cat in yearly.
Why do you sometimes need to sedate/anesthetize my cat?
We will sedate or anesthetize your cat if the procedure your cat needs to have may cause any significant or prolonged discomfort or if your cat's personality while he/she is under stress does not allow safe restraint for the procedure. We strive to keep the potential complications of anesthesia low by using the best drugs available and using good monitoring protocols. We also tailor the anesthetic regime to your cat's health for his/her benefit.
Cat Health
When does my cat need to be vaccinated? Why does my cat need to be vaccinated?
Vaccines are meant to prepare the immune system for potential exposure to disease. However, vaccine administration has become controversial in veterinary medicine, especially in cats, due to the association with some vaccine related sarcomas (a type of cancer). At The Cat Veterinary Clinic, we use the best vaccines available that will provide immunity to disease as well as have the lowest risk for causing a tumor. We follow the guidelines set by the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
The following link provides more information on vaccine protocols:http://www.catvets.com/professionals/guidelines/publications/?Id=176. With these guidelines in mind, we tailor our vaccine recommendation for each of our patients based their age, their health, and their risk of exposure to the various infectious diseases.
There are two core vaccines that we recommend be kept current for our healthy cats, the upper respiratory vaccine (FVRCP) and the rabies vaccine. Rabies vaccination is required by law in Texas and is for the safety of your cat and the public. For outdoor cats we recommend the non-core feline leukemia virus vaccine.
Generally, you can expect the following: Your kitten will receive a series of vaccines for the upper respiratory diseases beginning at around 8 weeks of age and repeated every 3-4 weeks for a total of 3 doses. We will booster this vaccine 1 year later and then every 3 years after that. The rabies vaccine will be given once at 12-16 weeks of age and then annually.
My cat is sneezing. What should I do?
Just like for you and me, an occasional sneeze may be normal. If you notice your kitty sneezing frequently this may indicate a problem. Also, if there is a large amount of discharge, if the discharge is colored or bloody, if your cat seems congested, if his/her appetite is decreased, or if he/she just doesn't seem to be feeling well, we should see your pet for an exam.
How often should my cat be using the litterbox to defecate or urinate?
In general, an average cat will produce two small fist-sized urine balls and have one bowel movement a day. This amount will vary from cat to cat. Scooping the litterbox frequently and taking a mental note on your kitty's "production" will give you the best idea of what is normal for him/her. If you notice any change in the frequency or amount of urine or fecal production, this may be an indication of a problem. If your kitty's appetite has decreased and he/she is not acting normal, scheduling an appointment with the veterinarian as soon as possible is recommended.
My cat is vomiting. What should I do? Should I be worried?
One episode of vomiting may not be a problem. Many cats seem to be perfectly healthy but have their occasional once-a-month "hairball" episode. It is important to pay attention to what is normal for your cat. If your cat is vomiting more often than he/she normally does, scheduling an appointment with the veterinarian is recommended. Please seek a veterinarian's advice immediately if the vomit contains blood or foreign material, if your cat's appetite has decreased, if he/she seems to not be feeling well, if he/she has not been using the litterbox or seems to be constipated. Some cats have chronic cyclical vomiting and this may potentially be caused by an underlying condition known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is fairly common in cats and can be caused by many different factors or allergens that stimulate the lining of the intestinal tract.
My cat is limping. Should I be concerned?
There are many things from head to toe that can cause limping in a cat. Some of the most common reasons for lameness include soft tissue injuries (sore muscles, bruises or overstretched tendons and ligaments), wounds and abcesses from cat fights, broken bones, and joint issues. We recommend the cat be evaluated by a veterinarian and he/she may want to x-ray the affect limb also.
My cat didn't eat his/her breakfast this morning. Should I be concerned?
Inappetance is an indication that your cat may not be feeling well and there may be something wrong. It is recommended that your cat see a veterinarian; he/she can deterimine if its just an upset tummy or something more serious.
Claws are a part of the feline design and they are important tools for cats that live in the wild. However, the claws of a domestic housecat can be very destructive, especially to furniture and sometimes human legs and arms. The declaw procedure is the surgical removal of the last bone of the digit. Because this is a very invasive and painful procedure that can cause early onset arthritis and other behavioral issues, we encourage owners to try behavioral modification before opting for the surgical procedure. Most cats can be trained to scratch on appropriate surfaces (scratching posts, cardboard, etc). If you are considering declawing your cat to save your furniture, please contact our office for more discussion on the pros and cons of declawing.
(713) - 532 - 5171.
Does my cat need hairball medicine?
Trichobezoars (the scientific name for a hairball) are a part of a cat's life and the result of their grooming habits. Most of the hair that is swallowed passes through the gastrointestinal tract uneventfully, but sometimes it gets trapped in the stomach and forms a wad. This is what you see on your white rug in the morning. Breeds with long hair or compulsive groomers are at risk for hairballs. Most cats will not need hairball medicine or special diets that are marketed to eliminate hairballs, but for those cats mentioned above, regular grooming and brushing can help. Any cat that is retching or vomiting up hairballs frequently should be seen by a veterinarian as there may be a bigger underlying issue.
Does my cat really need an annual exam and routine bloodwork?
It is very important to have your cat examined by a veterinarian at least once a year; older cats should be examined twice yearly. Bloodwork should also be completed to ensure that the body and organs are functioning properly. Cats are notorious for hiding illness and having regular exams and bloodwork is a good way to catch disease early. It is much easier to manage certain diseases (chronic progressive kidney disease, inflammatory bowel disease, etc) when caught early.
I am having trouble giving medication to my cat. Do you have any tips?
This is no suprise. Cats can be very hard to medicate. Here are a few tools worth mentioning: 1) treats that are made to hide pills and capsules in, 2) "pill poppers" to help avoid unnecessary bites, 3) coating the medication in butter helps it go down easy, and 4) putting several pills in an empty clear capsule so you only have to administer one time. Fortunately, we can also order many medications in a variety of forms and flavors and we can even get them compounded in the form of a treat. Please give us a call for extra tips on medicating your kitty. Our technicians will be happy to show you how to administer medication that is the least stressful for both you and your cat.
How do I know if my cat is in pain?
Cats are very good at hiding illness, but there are a few things you can look for to help you decide if your cat is painful. A cat that is sitting in a hunched puosture with its head hung low and sits quietly without seeking any attention may be in pain. They may not want to eat and may seek unusual hiding places. Sometimes, a painful cat will have its eyes half closed or in a slanted position. Pacing, agitation, and vocalizing can also be signs of pain. If you notice your cat breathing faster or the belly moves as with each breath, this may be an indication of pain. If you suspect that your cat is in pain, call the veterinary office immediately.
It is unlikely that you and your cats can catch the same cold because viruses (the most common cause for a cold) are species specific. This means that humans get human viruses and cats get cat viruses. If you think your kitty has a cold, or what we call an upper respiratory infection in cats, contact your veterinarian. It is important to know that upper respiratory infections are contagious in cats just like humans, so if you have more than one cat they are all at risk.
Can cats give any diseases to me?
While most feline infectious diseases affecct only cats, it is important to be aware that some of these diseases, called zoonotic diseases, can be transmitted between cats and humans. Most zoonotic disease pose minimal threat, however, humans with immature or weakened immune systems are more susceptible to these disease. Simple precautions, common sense, good hygiene, careful handling of litterboxes, and treating cats with fleas and other parasites can reduce the risk of zoonotic disease. Transmission of a zoonotic disease can potentially occur when a person comes into direct contact with secretions or excretions such as saliva or feces from an infected cat. Others can be transmitted through fleas or ticks. Here a few common zoonotic diseases that you should be aware of:
Cat-scratch disease, also called bartonellosis, is by far the most common zoonotic disease associated with cats. Cat-scratch disease can occur when a person is bitten or scratched by an infected cat. Fleas may also play a role in the transmission of infection. People with cat-scratch disease usually have swollen lymph nodes, especially around the head, neck, and upper limbs. They may also experience fever, headache, sore muscles and joints, fatigue, and poor appetite. Some healthy cats are continuously or intermittently infected with cat-scratch disease bacteria. Avoiding scratches and bites, controlling fleas, and keeping cats indoors all reduce the risk of cat-scratch disease.
Fleas are the most common external parasite of cats. While fleas cannot thrive on humans, their bites can cause itching and inflammation. Fleas may also serve as vectors for cat-scratch and other zoonotic diseases. Flea-infested cats may become infected with tapeworms from fleas ingested while grooming. Children can also become infected with tapeworms from inadvertently ingesting fleas.
Some feline intestinal parasites, including roundworms and hookworms, can also cause disease in people. Children are particularly at risk due to their higher likelihood of contact with contaminated soil. Visceral larva migrans, a potentially serious disease that can affect the eyes and other organs, results from inadvertent consumption of roundworm eggs (e.g. when soiled fingers are placed in the mouth). Cutaneous larva migrans, an itchy skin disease, is caused by contact with hookworm-contaminated soil. Proper hygiene, including washing hands before meals, cleaning soil from vegetables, and reducing exposure to cat feces (e.g., by covering children's sandboxes when not in use) can prevent infection. Anti-parasite medications for kittens and annual fecal exams for adult cats can reduce environmental contamination and the risk of human infection.
Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a group of fungi. Infected cats most often come from environments housing large numbers of animals. In cats, ringworm appears as a dry, gray, scaly patch on the skin. In humans, ringworm often appears as a round, red, itchy lesion with a ring of scale around the edge. Ringworm is transmitted by contact with an infected animal's skin or fur, either directly or from a contaminated environment. Infected cats continuously drop fungal spores from their skin and fur; these spores, which remain capable of causing infection for many months, are difficult to eradicate from a household. To reduce environmental contamination, confine infected cats to one room until they are free of infection; then thoroughly clean and disinfect the household.
Protozoans are single-celled organisms. The three most common protozoal diseases in cats and humans are cryptosporidiosis, giardiasis, and toxoplasmosis. Cryptosporidiosis and giardiasis can cause diarrhea in both cats and people, who usually become infected by a common source-for example, contaminated water-not by each other. To prevent the spread of infection, schedule annual fecal examinations for your cats, and medicate infected cats as directed by your veterinarian.
Toxoplasmosis is caused by the parasitic protozoan Toxolasma gondii. People with weakened immune systems, or infants whose mothers are infected during pregnancy, can develop severe illness. People commonly become infected by eating undercooked or raw meat, or by inadvertently consuming contaminated soil on unwashed or undercooked vegetables. Unfortunately, pregnant women or immunosuppressed individuals are often mistakenly advised to remove cats from the household to reduce the risk of toxoplasmosis. However, people are highly unlikely to become infected from direct contact with their cats.
Basic hygiene can prevent toxoplasmosis, cryptosporidium and giardia. Wear gloves when handling potentially contaminated material (for example, when gardening or handling raw meat), and be sure to wash your hands afterwards. Avoid eating undercooked meat, and thoroughly wash fruit and vegetables before eating. Surface water should be boiled or filtered prior to drinking, and children's sandboxes should be covered when not in use to prevent wandering cats from defecating in them. Scoop litter boxes daily while wearing gloves, and wash your hands afterwards. Pregnant women or immunosuppressed individuals are safest when other household members clean the litter box.
Most viruses infect only their natural host species. However, one virus that can be passed from cats to humans is rabies, a viral disease resulting from the bite of an infected animal. Cats are highly susceptible to rabies, which attacks the central nervous system, causing a variety of signs. Rabies is almost always fatal. In people, rabies infections usually occur when an infected animal bites a person. In order to protect human health, rabies vaccination of cats is required by law in many areas. Even if your cat is kept indoors, it is important to keep rabies vaccines current because cats occasionally escape outdoors, and because rabid animals such as bats and raccoons occasionally enter houses. To further reduce your risk of rabies, avoid contact with wildlife and stray animals. See a doctor immediately if you have been bitten by an animal.
Cat Facts
The old folklore that a cat has 9 lives is not necessarily true; the number of lives a cat has actually varies with many environmental factors. An indoor cat that lives in a safe, cozy house with bountiful tasty meals has an average life span of about 12-15 years. Spaying and neutering a cat along with regular health check-ups and vaccinations can increase thier life span too! We regularly see 18 and 19 year old patients at The Cat Veterinary Clinic. In contrast, a cat that lives outdoors experiences a lot of stress in terms of decreased food supply, potential predators, traffic, lack of shelters, and exposure to infectious diseases. The outdoor cat's life span on average is about 2-5 years.
How do I know when my cat will stop growing?
Cats mature very quickly during their early years, reaching their maximum growth at about 2 years of age. You will observe the most noticeable growth of your kitten during the first 6 months of his/her life. Kittens usually gain a pound each month! By one year of age, a cat has mostly reached his/her full size, but his/her skeleton will continue to mature for at least another year. Some cats, such as Maine Coons, do not reach full development until 3 or 4 years of age. To understand your cat's age and development a little better by comparing it to human years, follow this guideline:
At one year of age, your cat is comparable to a 15 year old human.
At age two, your cat is about 24 in human years.
For each subsequent year of your cats life, add 4 human years. For example, a 4 year old cat would be 32 in human years.
What does it mean when my cat purrs?
Scientifically, a cat makes a purring sound when nerves within the voice box are activated, the vocal cords are stimulated to vibrate by the nerves, and the diagphragm pushes air across the virbrating vocal cords. A cat often purrs when it is content and happy. However, a cat may also purr when it is sick. Nobody has a clear answer to why cats purr when they feel sick. Some scientists have speculated that the vibrating is soothing to them and can aid in healing.
What does it mean when my cat's nose is dry or wet?
The theory that a dry or a wet nose indicates how a cat is feeling is a bit of a tall tale. We have met several healthy cat's whose nose is slightly moist. We have met several healthy cats whose nose is dry. We have also seen very dehydrated cats that still have a moist nose. The degree of wetness of your cat's nose is most likely a combination of genetics and environmental influences, just take a mental note of what is normal for your cat. If your cat's nose has changed suddenly in the degree of moisture and you also notice other changes in your cats attitude or behavior (decreased appetite, changes in drinking, sneezing, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, etc.) it is important to have your cat evaluated by a veterinarian.
Cats respond differently to catnip; some love it and some could care less. Those who do like it will often roll on it, lick it, or just sniff it. Sometimes cats react by running around and acting crazy! If your cat is one that does not respond to catnip, there is nothing to worry about. About 20% do not have an affinity for it. Researchers believe that cats are reacting to a chemical within the plant called Nepetalactone. It stimulates the cats senses. It is important to know that catnip is safe for your cat and has not been proven to be addictive. However, a good thing is always best in moderation!
How often should I scoop my cat's litterbox?
Just like you and me, a kitty likes to "do their business" in a clean environment. Ideally, a litterbox should be cleaned every time after it is soiled. Most cats will tolerate their box being cleaned one to two times daily. Long term litterbox maintanence is important too. The entirety of the litter should be changed and the box should be washed with mild detergent and water once every couple of weeks. Cats have very sensitive noses and you can create litterbox aversions if you don't clean often enough or if you use a harsh chemical cleaner on the box. A new litterbox should be purchased annually. Some people opt for an automatic litterbox to do the dirty work, but not every cat will accept a noisy machine for a bathroom.
At what age should kittens be weaned?
Weaining is the period time when kittens are transitioning from their mother's milk to solid food. Momma cats usually start weaning their kittens at about 4-6 weeks old and finish by the time the kittens are about 8-10 weeks old. If you happen to have a kitten that has been separated from it's mother at young age and/or you are fostering a litter without a momma cat's help, the weaning process is up to you. Generally speaking, when a kitten has its eyes open and is steady on its feet, you can begin introducing solid food to his/her diet. The diet change should be a slow transition for the kitten. For more tips on weaning a kitten, our technicians and doctors at The Cat Veterinary Clinic will be happy to assist you (713-523-5171). The ASPCA also has some great tips at http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/weaning.aspx.
When will a kitten's eyes open?
A kitten's eyes open at 7-10 days old.
It is good to be aware of your cat's waistline, however, weight is not as important as body condition. The ideal body condition, regardless of weight, is when the cat's ribs can be felt with slight fat covering them, the cat has a visible waist when viewed from above, and the cat has minimal fat around its abdomen. At the Cat Veterinary Clinic, we assign a body condition score at every visit so we can monitor how the cat's body condition changes.
How can I make trips to the vet more comfortable for my cat?
The visit to the veterinary clinic is often difficult because the carrier, car, and vet hospital is unfamiliar. Cats hate the unfamiliar. To make your cat more comfortable with the carrier, make the carrier a familiar place at home by leaving it in a room where your cat spends a lot of time. Place your pets bedding or something with your scent inside the carrier to help make them feel more secure. Encourage your cat to enter the carrier at home by putting treats, catnip or toys in it. This may take days or weeks for your cat to like his or her carrier. Remain calm and be patient. Consider using synthetic feline facial pheromone (Feliway) spray to help create a calming environment. To get your cat comfortable with the car and the vet clinic, make several trips to the vet office and have play time when you get there...no poking, no proding, just a fun visit with lots of petting and treats. Make sure to give rewards for all positive behaviors! It is always easier to start these types of processes at a young age during kittenhood so they learn to like the carrier, car, and clinic rather than fear them.
How should a prepare my cat for a long car ride?
In general, cats do not like being taken out of their comfort zone and being put into a moving vehicle. They become anxious and nauseous! This makes traveling with a cat very stressful for both you and your kitty. To lessen the stress, make sure you have a nice carrier to keep your cat contained during travel. Letting a cat out of the carrier can be more stressful for them; cats generally like the security of being inside their carrier. Also, a loose cat in the car can be dangerous because the cat can crawl on the floorboards by the pedals and perhaps escape when the door is opened. Keep the carrier buckled in too. Occasionally, a calm kitty will sit in the passenger seat and enjoy the ride, but this is definitely the exception. Second, contact the veterinarian for advice on medications to give before travel. They can prescribe something that will relieve the anxiety and decrease the effects of motion-sickness. Make sure to call a couple weeks prior to travel so there is time to do some "trial runs" in order to find the most effective dose for your kitty.
What should I do if I want to take my cat on an airplane trip with me?
With the right precautions, your cat can fly! Cats generally do not like changes in routine and with traveling they often become anxious and nauseous! This makes traveling with a cat very stressful for both you and your kitty. If possible, make sure your kitty is allowed to be in the cabin with you. Most airlines will require a certain carrier size so that it fits under the seat. A lot of airlines also require a health certificate. This document is provided by your veterinarian and states that your cat is healthy enough to be transported to another state or country. When you are at the veterinary office obtaining a health certificate, he or she can also prescribe medication for your cat that will help reduce anxiety and prevent motion-sickness that is associated with traveling. Please contact your airline for other specifications they may have for taking animals on board.
I am moving to a new house, how do I help my cat adust to his new home?
Cats do not like change. They live harmoniously according to their daily routine. Because of this, moving can be very upsetting. Consider yourself lucky if you have a cat that enjoys all the moving boxes and the exiting new hiding places! Before the move, try to stick to your cat's daily routine as close as possible. When the mover's are coming in and out of the house, confine your cat to his or her carrier or a small room so their is no chance for escaping. Upon arrival to the new house, your cat will probably snoop and sniff around alot, vocalize, and have a decreased appetite for a couple of days. Most cats adjust to their new surroundings within a week. Having familiar objects, bedding, food bowls, and litterboxes around will help your cat adjust more quickly.
Can you trim my cats nails? Can you teach me how to trim my cats nails?
We can clip your cats nails at The Cat Veterinary Clinic and we would be happy to show you how. If you are in for a doctor's appointment, just ask us and we can do this while your kitty is here. You can always set up a technician appointment anytime for just a nail trim. If your cat is undergoing an anesthetic procedure, we will automatically trim his/her's nails at no charge. (Please advise us if you would not like to have your cat's nails trimmed.) If you would like to start trimming your cat's nails at home, our technicians would be happy to show you how to accomplish this task and advise you on the best tools to use.
Can I get my cat groomed at The Cat Veterinary Clinic?
The Cat Veterinary Clinic is not your typical groomer, however our technicians are well trained in performing some of the more common cuts, including "lion cuts," belly shaves, mat comb outs, and "sanitation trims." We can do these procedures at the clinic if your cat requires sedation. Otherwise, we will be happy to refer you to a local groomer.
In general, cats do a pretty good job of bathing themselves and giving them baths is not necessary. Ask your veterinarian if your cat needs to be bathed. Cat do not usually like being bathed, so we don't recommend bathing your cat unless its absolutely necessary. If your cat is in the hospital for an appointment and gets soiled or needs to have a bath for medical reasons, we will gladly give your cat a bath. Otherwise, we would be happy to instruct you how to bathe your cat at home or refer you to a local groomer.


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Penn State to host Polar Day 2014
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Only three people in the world have crossed Antarctica alone and only one was a woman. Author and explorer Felicity Aston, the first woman to cross Antarctica alone, will speak at Penn State during Polar Day 2014.
Penn State University's Polar Day, a free public event celebrating the natural and cultural value of the Polar Regions, will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 19, in the HUB-Robeson Center's Freeman Auditorium.
Polar Day, a free public event, will be held Saturday, April 19 in the HUB-Robeson Center's Freeman Auditorium.
The event will begin with a lecture on rapid change in the Arctic by Julienne Stroeve, a research scientist at the National Snow and Ice Data Center in Boulder, Colo. Stroeve has briefed government officials around the world on climate change and Arctic ice, and has studied sea ice at its lowest extent in the Arctic Ocean.
At 10:30 a.m., Aston, a meteorologist, explorer and author, will share stories of her polar expeditions, including her record-breaking 2012 journey across Antarctica. Just before midnight Nov. 24, 2011, the 34-year-old was left completely alone on the coast of Antarctica. The isolation was instant and devastating. Her most recent book, "Alone in Antarctica," details her brave and dangerous race against time.
In her most recent expedition, Aston led a three-person team across northern Europe and Siberia to record the lives of those living in extreme climates. She will hold a book signing at 11:30 a.m. following the talk.
A data sonification performance by Matt Kenney, a graduate student in the Penn State School of Visual Arts, and Mark Ballora, associate professor of music technology in the Penn State School of Music, will take place at 12:30 p.m. This technique of using audio to convey information provides an alternative to data visualization.
At 12:45 p.m. James Dixon, professor of anthropology at the University of New Mexico, will give a lecture titled "Archaeology on Ice." Global warming-induced ice melt has allowed Dixon to study artifacts that have been hidden in the ice for thousands of years. After Dixon's talk, the award-winning documentary "People of a Feather" will be screened at 1:45 p.m. The performance will be based on ice thickness data provided by David Pollard in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.
Free tickets for a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) demonstration will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at 9 a.m. by the Freeman Auditorium. The ROVs – devices that are used for sub-ice exploration – will be piloted by Buzz Scott, president of OceansWide, a nonprofit that supports science and education. This demonstration will take place at 3 p.m. and at 3:45 p.m. in the McCoy Natatorium.
Other activities will include a raffle for a free copy of James Balog's book "Chasing Ice," a graduate student poster competition to be judged by State High and Park Forest middle school Polar Ambassadors, and an exhibition of the Best Polar Image, a competition among Penn State undergraduate and graduate students.
Free parking will be available at the HUB parking deck, and coffee and snacks will be served throughout the day. Polar Day 2014 is sponsored by the Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment, the Penn State Eberly College of Science and the Penn State Polar Center. For more information or for access assistance, contact Pernille Sporon Boving at email@example.com or visit www.polar.psu.edu.
The Polar Center fosters creative, ground-breaking and synergistic collaboration by catalyzing exchange among members with a unique breadth of expertise at Penn State, representing the life-, physical- and social sciences. The center provides a unique platform for powerfully forward-thinking scientific exchange with other national and international institutions through workshops and conferences focusing on polar science, and with the local community through public events and lectures communicating the unique beauty and scientific and cultural value of these regions.


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- Avegant Glyph promises to project images directly into the user's eyes, brain
- The headset has raised nearly $1 million on Kickstarter
- It's compatible with smartphones, TVs, gaming consoles and most anything with a screen
- It's going for $499 and expected to be released late this year
Forget about the big screen, the small screen and even the second screen.
A headset due to be released this year promises to beam movies, video games or even video calls directly into your eyeballs.
Yes. The Glyph headset, from Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Avegant, will create visuals that don't need a screen -- just your retinas and your brain.
If that conjures up exciting images of living like "Star Trek's" Geordi La Forge or Cyclops from "The X Men," you're not alone.
A Kickstarter campaign was launched last month and set out to raise $250,000 to bankroll the project. It blew past that mark with ease and, with half a month left, was on the verge of breaking the $1 million mark Wednesday.
"We knew we had something really cool and that we'd do well on Kickstarter, but nobody thought we'd hit our goal in less than four hours," said Edward Tang, Avegant's CEO. "It's like ordering flowers for your girlfriend and they show up with a whole truck full of flowers."
The technology that powers the Glyph centers around a set of 2 million microscopic mirrors -- 1 million per eye -- that reflect visuals, including 3-D, into the user's eye.
Unlike some entries into the emerging wearable tech field, the Glyph won't be limited to a set of specially designed apps. Tang said the headset, which donors can receive for a $499 "donation" to the campaign, is designed to plug into just about anything you own that has a screen -- be it a smartphone, laptop, television or gaming console.
Users would play the video content on their mobile or entertainment device but watch it on the Glyph instead of their device's screen. The Glyph has a battery life of about three hours, Tang said.
"I think Google Glass is really interesting ... (but) I think it's a couple years away," he said. "If you ask people what they're doing with their devices today, they're streaming Netflix, they're playing video games and they're listening to music. We created a device that really focused on those aspects."
The startup also wanted to avoid the "Glasshole" effect. Google promises Glass will be stylish when it's released to the public, but the look of early test versions has been distracting to some and downright jarring to others.
Glyph, on the other hand, looks like a pair of headphones sitting on the user's head when not in use. In fact, it doubles as a pair of high-end headphones with noise canceling that compares with some of the leading brands on the market, according to Avegant. To add visuals, the user flips down the band over their head, making it an eyepiece.
The company has opened the headset to outside developers, who they hope will find unexpected uses for its features, which include head-tracking technology.
"By giving developers this brand new tool box, they start to think of amazing applications that we couldn't in our wildest dreams come up with," Tang said.
But, wait. Mom always said not to sit too close to the TV set. And we all know that bleary-eyed feeling we get from staring at a smartphone or tablet for too long. Won't this be worse?
Quite the opposite, Tang said.
He said eye fatigue comes from staring at the artificial, pixelated light from our screens. Remove the screen, remove the problem.
"We agree with the moms of the world," he said. "What we're doing is mimicking the actual light around you ... . It's the kind of light that your eyes have been conditioned to see, have evolved to see."
It's all so magically futuristic sounding. Which raises an obvious question: Is Glyph all hype?
Folks who have taken an early look don't think so. At January's International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Glyph was one of 40 products chosen for the Editor's Choice Award. More than 3,200 exhibitors attended the show.
"What I could tell was that the projected image, just like my last time with Avegant's virtual retinal display tech, was exceedingly bright and vivid, lacking any sense of pixelation," CNET's Scott Stein wrote from CES. "A deep-sea 3-D movie looked like it was projected in a tiny little movie theater in front of my eyes."
David Pierce wrote for The Verge: " 'Life of Pi' displayed perfectly in 3-D without any tweaking, and I played 'Call of Duty: Ghosts' right off a PlayStation 3. All you need to do is to tune the glasses — you focus each eye individually, then set the two eyeholes the right distance apart so they create a single picture. From then on, content just works."
The Kickstarter campaign runs through February 21. Avegant plans to ship units to donors by the end of the year and says the model that will ship will be smaller and lighter than the test models on display.
Avegant is based in the heart of Michigan's manufacturing region and hopes to manufacture the Glyph as much as possible in the United States, Tang said.


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