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Boat Builders
"If they could talk they could say, listen son, look what I did way back when. That's the beauty of it. They have a story to tell."
They are classics from another era, painstakingly restored to their former glory. There is something very appealing about wooden boats on the water…the sound, the feel, the sense of history. And when you pair classic boats with inspiring lakes like Coeur d' Alene, Pend Oreille, and Payette it's a striking combination.
At boat shows on sparkling waters around Idaho you can see masterpieces from years past and meet the owners and craftsman who have brought vintage vessels back to life. For them wooden boats are a pastime, a passion, a reconnection to past.
"It gets into your blood and it's a little bit of living history that you can use and take out on the lake."


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Colorful Fire Extinguishers by Fire Design
Is it necessary for a fire extinguisher to be cute? No — but an attractive extinguisher does not have to be hidden away out of reach! These brightly colored and patterned extinguishers from France are equipped with a smoke detector making them twice as effective in fire prevention...
From Fire Design, these extinguishers are currently only available in the European market — but perhaps they will make an appearance in the States, soon.
I have my eye on the highly polished chrome one! Do you have a favorite? You can see almost all of them on this post from Plastolux or visit the Fire Design site (in French!)
Via: Plastolux
• Roundup: Fire Extinguishers
• Home Hero Fire Extinguisher
• Kidde FX10K Kitchen Fire Extinguisher
• The Tundra Fire Suppressant
• How To: Use a Fire Extinguisher

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On a real server I have MySQL 5.0.77 and it's working fine.
On my local machine I have installed the latest xampp 1.1.8-beta1 which has MySQL 5.5.25 (and had previously tried 1.1.7 which had MySQL 5.5.16) and I'm experiencing tremendous performance issues on the local machine. Some slightly complex queries that on the real server (old MySQL) take just a few milliseconds to complete, on my local machine (new MySQL) take about 60 seconds at 100% CPU on an identical copy of the database.
So either there is an infamous regression in MySQL somewhere between 5.0.77 and 5.5.16, or there's something in XAMPP or in my machine that is preventing MySQL from working decently.
That's what I want to figure out, so I need to install MySQL 5.0.77 or older on my local machine to work with XAMPP, but I'd like to keep the rest of XAMPP current (i.e. php version, phpmyadmin version, apache version), rather than install an old version of XAMPP altogether.
Is it very complicated to replace mysql with a different version? How would you do that?
thanks in advance


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Songwriting is something that comes from the heart.
In my lessons, we learn the structure and forms of songs and how to write musically and lyrically. What flows and what doesn't, etc.
About Ali
Ali is also known for playing piano. She received her minor in Piano Performance within a year at Shorter College under Helen Ramsaur. She has been playing since she was five years old and has accompanied many people and musical productions.
Some of Ali's major influences include:
Linda Eder, Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Hudson, Lena Horne, Judy Garland, Whitney Houston, Billie Holliday, and Lara Fabian, Barbra Streisand
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Ali loves to share her passion of music to the world and especially through her students. She loves to share new ideas and nuances along with the basics and fundamentals of technique. Although practice can be boring for the student, asking a student to pick at least one song to work on can help the student and the teacher have fun and learn at the same time. After a few months, not only will her students have fun, but they will learn how to be a better person and musician.
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Home Studio: Baby Grand Piano, Living room, Stands, metronome
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*** Specialties ***
For Acting: Meisner
Piano: Just beginners- intermediate
Voice: Anything you can think of and I'll do it
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Have worked for Atlanta public schools as a band director since Fall 2002.
Private lessons are taught on piano, guitar, and all the band instruments.
I also have a deep passion for Disc jockeying with a bias towards reggae and dance music.
*** Lesson Details ***
Students can except a stress free learning process. After learning the basic symbols of music notation, breathing, and simple rhythms the students will continue learning the techniques and fingerings on their chosen instrument. After mastering these basic concepts in music the children will then be given a chance to perform their songs to an instrumental accompaniment. This is good for the student who does not play
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music, bass guitar, bassoon, children's music, guitar, classical guitar, electric guitar, home recording, African drum, music theory, acoustic guitar, flute, oboe, trumpet, saxophone, tuba, songwriting, french horn, trombone, clarinet, recording school, piano
My method utilizes maracas and rhythm guitar, played Simultaneously to produce a full ensemble effect.
· Clarinet · In home
· Flute · In studio
· Guitar · In studio
Daniel F.
Daniel F.
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About Jordan
I'm a professional guitarist with a background in jazz, heavy metal, blues, classical, and bossa nova. In 2006 I graduated from the Berklee College of Music and am lead guitarist for the Atlanta band Axis of Empires.
Whether you are a beginning guitarist or a seasoned professional, I can expand and enhance your playing in any direction you choose. I look forward to getting to know you as a student and learning about what course of study will bring out not only your understanding of music but a musical style that is unique to you.
Having a long time love of all music I hav
In addition to guitar, I am also qualified to teach voice, public speaking, dramatic acting, and all aspects of music theory, the latter of which I incorporate into all of my music lessons.
1. I am able to take lessons in your home or over Skype. I am no longer accepting lessons in my home.
2. Please only pick one teacher. I don't know why people do this but on more than one occasion I've had students come to me and say "I'm doing lessons with you and this other guy. I figure I can learn different things from both of you." You only need one teacher- if that's not me, I understand.
3. I will NOT remove you as a client on Takelessons so that I can take money under the table from you directly. Sometimes clients will say "the lessons on Takelessons are expensive- is there any way I can just pay you directly?" No, you may not. The amount you are paying is MY specified fee from which Takelessons takes a commission so paying me directly would not save you money. Furthermore, I have a binding agreement with Takelessons not to do this. If you press me on this matter I will discontinue your lessons altogether.
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Although I follow a specific lesson plan, its important to customize that to each student's skill level and specific needs. Thus, I will spend the first lesson evaluating where the student is in terms of overall musical awareness, existing skill on the instrument, and long term interest.
By the end of the first month, my beginning students will be able to perform basic chromatic and major scales, name the notes on the instrument, and have command of a few basic chords. With these core concepts and regular, committed practice, they will be able to learn and perform songs in a wide variety of styles after 3 to 6 months have passed.
My more advanced students will have a lesson plan customized to their specific goals and desires. In 3 to 6 months with such a student I will have them well on the path to accomplishing their long term goals, whether those be playing, composition, harmonic awareness, understanding of theory, or all of the above.
*** Studio Equipment ***
dedicated music room; cables/amps; electric & acoustic guitars; keyboard
*** Travel Equipment ***
Electric or acoustic guitar as needed.
*** Specialties ***
Having graduated from the Berklee College of Music, I follow their approach in educating the student. In this regard I teach music theory along with the physical act of playing the guitar, which serves to not only enrich the experience for the student but demonstrate how what they are learning is applied to music on the whole.
I am fluent in many genres and specialize in rock, jazz, the blues, and various fusion genres. Because music functions off of the same principles regardless of genre, I can take whatever style the student might best appreciate and structure my lesson plan around it.
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· Guitar · In studio
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I am in my mid-thirties and have never had any formal musical instruction until I started taking lessons with Jordan a few months ago. I was a little nervous about starting the lessons, but Jordan made me very comfortable right away. You definitely can tell he knows music inside and out. He is also very helpful about incorporating just enough music theory into each lesson, so I can expand my knowledge of theory, but not so much that I get overwhelmed. I would definitely recommend Jordan to anyone looking for a great vocal or guitar instructor.
Jordan O.
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We will review lyrics, go over how songs are structured, including arranging,hooks, bridges, drives.. The importance of having a great melody. composition, orchestration and collaborations.
About Kenneth
With studies at Queens College NYC, the Juilliard School and the Brooklyn Conservatory Of Music, you are assured of a first class educational experience. When you couple that with someone that has been on the road with some of the top names in the music business and knows their way around a high tech recording studio environment, you get a very unique and exciting lesson experience. Kenny Keys , a name given to him by one of his former employers rap mogul Russell Simmons, is a dynamic, creative and well rounded professional musician with over 20 years of teaching experience. Growing in Queens NYC and later moving to VA Beach VA and now a resident in the ATL area, Kenny Keys has work in almost every genre of the music industry from
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You expect to have loads of fun in my state-of-the-art recording and teaching facility. there's never a dull moment. The student is constantly moving from computers instructional programs to acoustic instruments and synthesizers. We teach the full range of musical styles from POP, Gospel, Jazz and R&B and some lite classics too.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Waiting room, teaching studio, piano, teaching studio seating for parents
*** Specialties ***
I have a fully equipped state of the art digital recording and teaching facility in my home. My two car garage area has been professionally convert and treated for sound. I employ full use of the available music high tech equipment and learning programs including MUSIC ACE, Seth Riggs's The art of speech Level singing. i have both acoustic piano and an array of electric keyboards and virtual instruments stored in my IMAC 24 computer.
· Singing · In studio
· Vocal Training · In studio
· Piano · In studio
Kenneth R.
Kenneth R.
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These lessons are provided for those who are looking to be in an environment that encourages creativity in order to create songs or embellish songs that they have already written.
About Akiyla
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My s
*** Travel Equipment ***
I have voice books for soprano singers, a piano, and a guitar. I require students to provide their own voice books (if I require them for your particular session), a notebook, and a recording device.
*** Specialties ***
Classical-Spirituals, Opera, Romantic, Baroque, etc.
· Piano · In studio
· Piano · In studio
· Singing · In studio
Akiyla M.
Akiyla M.
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I strive to give my students the resources they need to reach their own personal goals they have set for themselves. My students can expect laid back, but extremely productive lessons. I want to find out what best suits each student and what style of music they like and tea
*** Studio Equipment ***
Music Store with seating for parents
*** Specialties ***
I make sure students not only learn to play, but understand basic theory behind what they are playing. I show them how to play songs they wish to learn and how to perform them if they wish. I generally follow classic rock and pop styles, though can do others.
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I am a songwriter, and have taught classes in lyric writing, melody composition, and chord accompaniment to groups of homeschoolers, in the past.
About Linda
I do not typically provide any equipment - but I am willing to select and purchase books for the students to learn from (cost of books to be reimbursed by the student/parent) when requested to do so.
I am also willing to provide stick-on note-names for the keyboard, for young children.
The students must have their own instruments, and provide a folder for sheet music and notes/instructions.
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Guitar, I specialize in the following styles: jazz, rock, blues, folk, bluegrass, and children's songs.
Piano: I prefer electronic keyboard to acoustic piano, but am happy to teach beginning students on a regular piano as well. I teach note-reading, playing by ear, and theory, with en emphasis on rock, pop, and folk music. I include arranging, chord theory, and use of the many features of an elec
Bass Guitar: I teach rock, pop, funk, and country music on bass.
Banjo: I teach bluegrass, country, and some blues and rock music. I also play and teach old-timey frailing/clawhammer style.
Ukulele: I play and teach all styles of ukulele.
English and Reading: I am highly qualified to tutor/teach English (spoken, written, and reading comprehension) to both native English speakers and to those learning it as a second language.
*** I am particularly good at working with children who have a.d.h.d. and other learning disabilities!
· Banjo · In studio
· Banjo · Online
· Banjo · Online
Linda L.
Linda L.
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International performer from small venues to large festivals with featured music on hit TV shows and independent film..I teach basic songwriting methods to music theory and how to compose music for film and television.
About Sasha
I have vast skills from performance to management, booking, PR and pl
*** Lesson Details ***
For the first lesson, we will discuss what you are hoping to achieve, what kind of structure you would like for your lessons (theory, performance etc) and I will assess your skill level. Then I will tailor exercises, lessons and study to suit your needs.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Fender Rhodes Piano
Doric Vintage Organ
Microphones and Stands
Pro Tools
Fender Amp
Jaguar Bass
1968 Hagstrom Bass
Gibson Les Paul Guitar
Dan Electro Guitar
1950s Burns Bass
Fender Acoustic
Yamaha Mini Acoustic
Small Boss Keyboard
Flutes, Harmonicas, Percussion
Ipod, cd player
Various effects pedals for voice and guitar etc
*** Travel Equipment ***
Can bring guitars, mics, stands, practice amp and small keyboard
*** Specialities ***
Specialising in rock, pop and soundtrack music, I can also teach performance and acting stage skills and voice projection.
· Piano · In studio
· Bass Guitar · Online
· Harmonica · Online
Sasha V.
Sasha V.
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About Ashley
· Piano · In home
· Singing · In studio
· Piano · In studio
Ashley C.
Ashley C.
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We make hit records!!!! RAP, HIP-HOP, TRAP, R&B, DANCE & POP are our specialties. We can make songs like the styles of Future, Migos, Rick Ross, Eminem, Cardi B, down to Beyonce, Drake, Chris Brown, Usher etc. We can make turn up music, we can make relaxing music, we can make songs with verses that include a lot of wordplay, complex bars and we can make music that make people move.
About Bernard
· Hip Hop & Rap · In home
· Hip Hop & Rap · In home
· Hip Hop & Rap · In studio
Bernard M.
Bernard M.
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Come with me on a journey to northern Albania, an area known for legendary hospitality, ancient citadels, and blood feuds. In many villages in the north the people are not governed by 21st century european law, but a law that is much older called the Kanun.
The Kanun, or canon, is a 500-year-old code of conduct covering every aspect of medieval life, from births and marriages to hunting and grazing rights and written alongside the duties of a village blacksmith, and the penalties for allowing a goat to stray onto a neighbour's land, it lays out detailed procedures for blood feuds, with a chillingly loose definition of an eye-for-an-eye. When someone is killed, revenge can be exacted not just against the killer himself, but all males in his extended family clan.
According to the Kanun, one can be killed only outside of the walls of one's own home. As a result, men who have killed often go into hiding or in some cases are jailed by the state. In their absence, elder sons take on responsibility for the conflict, often becoming prisoners of their own homes, unable to study or live a normal life. We see wives stepping in for their husbands, becoming the household breadwinners. Historically, girls and women have not been the targets of the vengeance but there have been some rare cases. According to some EU estimates, there are as many as 1,500 families and 800 children currently in isolation in Albania due to blood feuds.


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For normal wetsuits I dont see the need, as one can just take the top down and thats it - take a pee, easy.
And others dont mind doing it in the suit.
But for the winther suits (5/3 or 6/5/4) when used at winthertime - it is a major issue for some, as you can not (wont... as your session will be over...) take the top down in snow or cold maybe even freezing conditions.
So here it would be great
Although, many ride with drysuits in cold weather here anyway, where you dont have this problem (front zip or pee zip)
So I think most kitesurfers who use wetsuits at winthertime, rides more "intense" for a shorter period of time.
And those who wants longer sessions, use a drysuit.
Thats what is seen around here, and you can choose yourself what you want
For suits used "away" from winthertime, I can not see how the higher price/process/annoying zipper could be justified - but maybe thats just me who think so ?
But that could explain why there are no, or very few, wetsuits with a pee zip.


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|System: X360, PS3, PC
|Review Rating Legend
|Dev: Eugen Systems
|1.0 - 1.9 = Avoid
|4.0 - 4.4 = Great
|Pub: Ubisoft
|2.0 - 2.4 = Poor
|4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
|Release: Sep. 7, 2010
|2.5 - 2.9 = Average
|5.0 = The Best
|Players: 1-8
|3.0 - 3.4 = Fair
|ESRB Rating: Teen
|3.5 - 3.9 = Good
I was consistently unsure of how I felt about the game's presentation. The graphics are good during the cut scenes but, by contrast, are simplistic and borderline ugly during gameplay. The only time the game looks good during a mission is when it is fully zoomed out. When you get anywhere close to your men, R.U.S.E. looks bad.
The cut scenes are a little bizarre as well. Despite looking great, they can sometimes feel superfluous and overacted. Plus, they have the annoying problem many World War 2 games have where everyone must be a walking cliché. The British officer insists on following protocol and calling everyone a yank, while the American is a brash, take-no-prisoners brigand who insists on calling everyone Jerry and Brit, not to mention the absurd commanding officers who exist solely to bring odd missions into play. Why do we have to undertake this suicidal mission? Because the general wants us to hold this bridge no matter what! Really? It's a wonder we even won the war with such unthinking grouches running the show without a sliver of concern for the life of their soldiers.
The voice acting in these scenes is good though, despite the cliché characters. All-in-all, I just think a bit more time and money could have been spent on gameplay than lavishing needless cut scenes with care.
For an RTS, it also holds an impressive host of multiplayer options, with competitive types that let you choose the different eras of weaponry available (1943, 1941, 1939) as well as cooperative gameplay.
R.U.S.E. may have been confusing when it first came onto the public scene, but now that the game is here, there should be little doubt that this is a solid RTS that feels at home on all systems. R.U.S.E. is also compatible with PlayStation Move, although we haven't had a chance to try it out for ourselves.
R.U.S.E. has its problems, but it has its successes as well. The zoom feature is implemented nearly as well as I've ever seen in an RTS, and the deceptive tactics are fresh and fun. But the bigger issue is whether or not you've got enough cash in your pocket to shell out for another strategy game between Starcraft 2 and Civilization 5. It's not as good as those games, not by a long shot, but if you're hungry for another strategy experience (or you just don't like Starcraft and Civilization), you could do a lot worse than R.U.S.E.
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Wikibooks (A Wikimedia Foundation, http:\\www.wikimedia.org, sponsored project) augments Wikipedia.org with FDL'ed online textbook and how to resources. Active Wikimedia participants voted 69% (approx 200 of a little under 300 votes) to establish and begin developing Wikiversity, a free online university open and free to all responsible participants.
An appropriate coursebook has been drafted and an initial Wikiversity:School of Engineering:Electrical Fundamentals course initiated that some here might find of interest. We need course participants, developers, and instructors interested in theory, design, prototyping and implementation. I am hopeful that some U.S. engineers reviewing for their engineering boards will show up to help us with some instruction, tutorials and problems. I am also hopeful that some of our robots.net enthusiasts will find it of obvious use to the community and well worth participating with its initial development and subsequent maintenance while enhancing personal skills and projects.
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Wikiversity:School of Engineering:360_Fundamentals_of_Electrical_Engineering
Some of us might find some of the other courses useful and even wish to initiate some other courses applicable to robotics to create online learning resources helpful in augmenting skill levels within open engineering commmunities and team projects.
I invite and encourage anyone interested in helping by actively participating in enhancing existing personal skillsets to come by occasionally and collaborate on self selected tasks/tweaks/study with others while leaving behind an ever improving legacy of online learning materials for newcomers to robotics and the internet.
Wikipedia was not built in a day. It took hundreds and then thousands of dedicated participants as well as hundreds of thousands if not millions of casual edits from dropin internet users a few years to create a free online encyclopedia plus capable of convincing hundreds that it is possible to create a free online Wikiversity. Wikipedia is now among the top 50 web sites receiving traffic online according to Alexa.
I am proud of the small part I played in helping Wikipedia succeed and I intend to pursue graduate level studies at Wikiversity while considering some entrepreneurial opportunities and reviewing engineering fundamentals in preparation for U.S. Board of Engineering Examiners EIT and PE exams. In a decade, I will be able to say I was there and helped create a free educational resource that is helping people worldwide enhance their personal skills, economies and cultures in support of the civilized world's declared war on terrorism. This will satisfy my self declared intention to respond to President Bush's call to action in support of the global war on terrorism.
... and maybe I will finally get some basic robotic toys and/or prototype components implemented in my home work area.
If anyone has any questions or suggestions for us at Wikiversity they can drop a message for me on my talk page at Lazyquaser (rex, robots.net journeyer; mirwin, advogato.org journeyer) or leave a comment or question at one of the pages linked to from there.
Future portal may be www.wikiversity.org


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Becky Davis, former regional vice president for the world's largest global optical company, Luxottica, has launched her new company, MVPwork, a corporate consulting firm addressing the needs of small business owners.
"Fifty percent of small businesses fail within five years of starting up. My goal, my mission, and my passion is to reduce this statistic via proper leadership training. America cannot survive without the small business market, it drives our economy." Davis says. She will kick off her first small business training session on May 4 called "The P-Factor…a 3 part strategy to higher profits."
After 20 years of service to Fortune 100 Corporate Companies, Davis focuses her interest on Atlanta's small business owners. What prompted the change was her observation as a regional VP of smaller businesses lacking leadership abilities in their organization and therefore resulted in the company going out of business. She often wished she had gotten to them (smaller market) sooner.
"I believe can prevent these companies from closing their doors with proper leadership training!" she says.
According to CNN.com, the small business market is responsible for 65 percent of employment and economic growth in America. "By simply addressing Atlanta's issues first, I am actually addressing a worldwide issue. We must stop overlooking our bread and butter," Davis notes.
Davis is a published author, magazine contributor, and motivational speaker and has devised systematic strategies to increase a company's bottom line, just through the use of effective leadership. She introduces her latest series titled, "The Leadership Transformation Blueprint," designed with the small business owner in mind.
Davis is also an advocate of diversity and has collaborated with organizations such as Coca-Cola. She has received numerous accolades, appeared on many radio shows, and has been recognized as one of the "Powerful Women of Influence," along with women such as CNN journalist Soledad O'Brien, former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, and actress and philanthropist Jasmine Guy.


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Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus will discuss the difficulty of prosecuting crimes of sexual violence against women and children when he meets with foreign counterparts in New Zealand.
Mr Dreyfus will travel to Auckland for an annual meeting with the attorneys-general of the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and New Zealand.
The meetings aim to share experience and knowledge around complex cross-border issues, and explore how to tackle the challenges that globalisation poses to law enforcement and courts.
Mr Dreyfus said the focus of this year's meeting would be how to successfully prosecute those responsible for sex crimes against women and children, including in situations of armed conflict.
"We are particularly concerned about the crimes of sexual violence against women and children, because of the difficulties around successful prosecution of these cases," he said in a statement.


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A shoulder MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan is a imaging test that uses energy from powerful magnets and to create pictures of the shoulder area.
It does not use radiation (x-rays).
Single MRI images are called slices. The images can be stored on a computer or printed on film. One exam produces dozens or sometimes hundreds of images.
Related tests include:
Arm MRI MRI
Alternative Names
MRI - shoulder; Magnetic resonance imaging - shoulder
How the Test is Performed
You may be asked to wear a hospital gown or clothing without metal snaps or zippers.(such as sweatpants and a t-shirt). Some types of metal can cause blurry images.
You will lie on a narrow table, which slides into a large tunnel-like tube.
Some exams require a special dye (contrast). The dye is usually given before the test through a vein (IV) in your hand or forearm. The dye can also be injected into the shoulder.The dye helps the radiologist see certain areas more clearly.
During the MRI, the person who operates the machine will watch you from another room. The test most often lasts 30 - 60 minutes, but it may take longer.
How to Prepare for the Test
You may be asked not to eat or drink anything for 4 - 6 hours before the scan.
Tell your doctor if you are afraid of close spaces (have claustrophobia). You may be given a medicine to help you feel sleepy and less anxious (sedative). Your doctor may also suggest an "open" MRI, in which the machine is not as close to the body.
Before the test, tell your health care provider if you have:
- Brain aneurysm clips
- Certain types of artificial heart valves
- Heart defibrillator or pacemaker
- Inner ear (cochlear) implants
Kidney diseaseor dialysis (you may not be able to receive contrast)
- Recently placed artificial joints
- Certain types of vascular
- Worked with sheet metal in the past (you may need tests to check for metal pieces in your eyes)
Because the MRI contains strong magnets, metal objects are not allowed in the room with the MRI scanner:
- Pens, pocketknives, and eyeglasses may fly across the room.
- Items such as jewelry, watches, credit cards, and hearing aids can be damaged.
- Pins, hairpins, metal zippers, and similar metallic items can distort the images.
- Removable dental work should be taken out just before the scan.
How the Test will Feel
An MRI exam causes no pain. You will need to lie still. Too much movement can cause errors.
The table may be hard or cold, but you can request a blanket or pillow. The machine produces loud thumping and humming noises when turned on. You can wear ear plugs to help reduce the noise.
An intercom in the room lets you to speak to someone at any time. Some MRIs have televisions and special headphones to help you pass the time.
There is no recovery time, unless you received medicine to relax. After an MRI scan, you can go back to your normal diet, activity, and medications.
Why the Test is Performed
MRI is a useful for diagnosing and evaluating sports injuries. It can provide clear pictures of parts of the shoulder (such as soft tissues) that are hard to see clearly on CT scans.
Your doctor may order this test if you have:
- A mass that can be felt during a physical exam
- An abnormal finding on an x-ray or bone scan
- Shoulder pain and fever
- Decreased motion of the shoulder joint
- Fluid buildup in the shoulder joint
- Redness or swelling of the shoulder joint
- Shoulder dislocation
- Shoulder weakness
- Shoulder pain and a history of cancer
- Shoulder pain that does not get better with treatment
Normal Results
A normal result means no problems were seen in your shoulder and surrounding tissue in the images.
What Abnormal Results Mean
Some possible causes of abnormal results may be:
- Abscess
- Bone infection (osteomyelitis)
- Broken or fractured shoulder bone
- Bursitis in the shoulder area
- Anormal Osteonecrosis (vascular necrosis)
- Rotator cuff tear
- Rotator cuff tendinitis
- Shoulder inflammation (frozen shoulder)
- Tumor (including cancer
- Labral tear
- Cyst in the shoulder
This list does not include all possible problems. Talk to your health care provider with any questions and concerns.
MRI contains no radiation. No side effects from the magnetic fields and radio waves have been reported.
The most common type of contrast (dye) used is gadolinium. It is very safe. Allergic reactions to the substance rarely occur. However, gadolinium can be harmful to people with kidney problems who require dialysis. If you have kidney problems, please tell your health care provider before the test.
The strong magnetic fields created during an MRI can cause heart pacemakers and other implants not to work as well. It can also cause a piece of metal inside your body to move or shift.Please make sure you don?t bring anything that contains metal into the scanner room, it can become projectile and dangerous to you.
Tests that may be done instead of an MRI of the shoulder include:
Shoulder CT scan
- X-ray of the shoulder
A CT scan may be preferred in some emergency cases, since it is faster and usually available right in the emergency room.
Wilkinson ID, Paley MNJ. Magnetic resonance imaging: basic principles. In: Grainger RC, Allison D, Adam, Dixon AK, eds. Diagnostic Radiology: A Textbook of Medical Imaging. 5th ed. New York, NY: Churchill Livingstone; 2008:chap 5.
DeLee JC, Drez D Jr, Miller MD, eds. DeLee and Drezs Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2009:chap 17.
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UN, Geena Davis team up to study women in film
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. women's agency is teaming up with actress Geena Davis to support the first global study of how women and girls are portrayed in family films, saying the images have a strong impact on how females see themselves.
Gender representation in film influences the perception of women and girls, their self-esteem and the relationships between the sexes, Lakshmi Puri, acting head of UN Women, said Monday.
"We cannot let the negative depiction of women and girls erode the hard gains that have been made on gender equality and women's empowerment," Puri said. "We hope that the study will address factors that positively impact the perception of women in society."
UN Women said the study will examine the top-grossing international movies in Australia, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Russia, Spain and the United Kingdom.
The Academy Award-winning Davis, who played the first female president in the television series "Commander in Chief," said the dearth of female characters of substance in the media means children are being taught that girls and women "don't take up half of the space in the world."
"Media images have an enormous impact on children's self-esteem and aspirations," she said in a statement. "This is why we decided to launch a global gender in media study: If girls see it, they can be it."
The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media commissioned the study with support from the Rockefeller Foundation and UN Women. Results will be released in late 2014.
Previous research by the Geena Davis Institute revealed that in U.S. family films only 28.3 percent of all speaking characters were female. Many were depicted in stereotyped and sexualized roles. Only 3.4 percent of business leader characters and 4.5 percent of high-level politicians were women.
Davis, who won a best supporting actress Oscar for "The Accidental Tourist" in 1988 and starred in "Thelma & Louise," is also a special envoy of the U.N. International Telecommunication Union to promote the empowering role that technology can play in the lives of women and girls.


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Staggered by a record-setting 41-point first half and trailing Wis.-Oshkosh 47-0 in the third quarter, the Central College football team regained its footing with four touchdowns in the final 18 minutes but suffered a 47-28 season-opening setback Saturday.
A precision Wis.-Oshkosh offense engineered by veteran quarterback Nate Wara rolled up 644 yards and 33 first downs, the most ever allowed by a Central team in either category. The 41-0 halftime deficit was also the largest in school history.
"Wis.-Oshkosh executed extremely well," coach Jeff McMartin said. "They've got a very good scheme."
Wara passed for four touchdowns and ran for two more before taking a seat midway through the third quarter. Wara completed 24 of 34 passes for 275 yards and was also the game's leading rusher with 118 yards on 14 carries, including a 67-yard sprint.
"He's a really good quarterback," McMartin said. "He's got a lot of experience. He made a lot of good plays and they did a good job up front. Their tempo was good. There really wasn't a lot they did wrong offensively."
Titans running back Cole Myrha rushed for 104 yards on 37 attempts while Caleb Voss had eight pass receptions for 137 yards and two scores.
Meanwhile Wis.-Oshkosh limited Central to just two first-half first downs.
"Defensively they did a great job," McMartin said. "They really controlled the line of scrimmage. That makes it tough."
Central showed some life in the second half. Jack Flaherty (senior, Burlington) made his starting debut at quarterback and got the Dutch on the board with a pair of scoring drives. His 7-yard TD run completed a six-play, 62-yard march with 2:27 left in the third quarter. He then led Central 74 yards in eight plays, scoring from the 2.
The Dutch used three signal-callers in the game. Sophomore Aaron Eiseler (Mesa, Ariz., Red Mountain HS) followed Flaherty and also engineered two scoring drives. His 12-yard scamper completed a seven-play, 71-yard drive with 7:49 remaining and then drove 49 yards in seven plays as running back De'Andre Currie (junior, Phoenix, Ariz., Mountain Pointe HS) picked up a 2-yard score with 2:16 left.
"The players did a really good job of just coming out, focusing on one play at a time and continuing to play hard and try to get better," McMartin said. "That's what our focus became, just going play by play, work on getting better and getting more game experience. That's all you can do at that point.
"I thought they fought hard and they never quit."
Wis.-Oshkosh outgained the Dutch 644 yards to 386. Central had 137 yards rushing and 249 through the air.
Eiseler was Central's top rusher with 60 yards and a TD on 10 carries. He completed six of 12 passes for 123 yards with two interceptions. Flaherty was seven-of-11 for 119 yards and rushed five times for 27 yards. Brendon Boerm (freshman, Traer, North Tama HS) completed one of three throws for 7 yards.
Strong safety Jason Breon (senior, Anamosa) had 10 tackles and a forced fumble while linebacker Seth Carson (senior, Woodridge, Ill., Downers Grove South HS) had nine stops and cornerback Spencer Boeyink (sophomore, Pella) had eight.
The Dutch play their home opener next Saturday at 1 p.m. against Augustana College (Ill.) at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium. Central outlasted the Vikings 31-23 last year at Pella. Augie opened with a 39-21 loss at the University of Dubuque Saturday evening.


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BISMARCK, N.D. - Spring headcount enrollment in North Dakota's public colleges and universities reached an all-time high in 2008, according to information provided by the North Dakota University System Office.
A total of 39,968 students have enrolled for the spring semester. Although spring headcount enrollment has been more than 39,000 for the past several years, 339 more students (0.85 percent) are enrolled for Spring 2008 compared to Spring 2007.
"The Roundtable on Higher Education established expectations that the North Dakota University System would be accessible to more students and would meet the any time, any place' needs of today's learners," said Bill Goetz, NDUS chancellor. "The fact that the University System is maintaining steady enrollment at a time when the number of traditional-age students in North Dakota is declining shows that our institutions have become more responsive to the people we serve."
The strong spring enrollment numbers include roughly 16,500 on-line course registrations, an increase of about 20 percent since Fall Semester 2007. Also included are 15,583 non-resident students, which compares to 15,161 in Spring 2007. In addition to tuition and fees, each non-resident student spends about $9,000 per year in the state. Previous studies have shown that about 30 percent of non-resident students stay in the state after college graduation.
Although the NDUS is serving a record number of students in Spring 2008, full-time equivalent enrollment (total undergraduate student credit hours divided by 15; total graduate credit hours divided by 12) declined slightly compared to Spring 2007. Spring 2008 FTE enrollment decreased by 59 students (.2 percent), which is an indication that more students are enrolling in college on a part-time basis.
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The Works of Rigoberto Torres
Introduction by Susan
Grace Under Pressure
Shorty Working in the C & R Statuary Corp., 1985
acrylic on plaster, 27" x 22" x 18"
Every artist's work is about time, place and circumstance, but in Rigoberto Torres' case, the fervor with which he embraces all three factors lends the work a directness and intensity that is extremely rare in the contemporary art world. In particular, the artist's close interrelationship with his subjects makes his output appear especially personal. By his drawing from the presence of neighbors, friends and family for his subjects, the world described in Torres' art functions as a close parallel to the world in which he lives and works on a day-to-day basis. For viewers who may not be personally familiar with that world, Torres' sculpture provides a means of coming into intimate contact with a social milieu that is both vivid and moving, and which literally overflows with the richness of gesture and character that belongs to his subjects.
The circumstances surrounding Torres' fifteen-year evolution as a fine artist provide some degree of insight into the meanings found in his work. Born in a small town in Puerto Rico, his family moved to New York when he was four, and he grew up in the same South Bronx neighborhood where most of his work has been created. Although outgoing and energetic, Torres has had an asthmatic condition since childhood that resulted in him spending a great deal of his free time as a youth tinkering with cars, "inventing things," and helping his uncle Raul Arce at the family's religious art factory. In 1979, shortly after artists Stefan Eins and Joe Lewis established Fashion Moda as the downtown avant-garde's outpost in the South Bronx, a cousin of Torres was driving by the storefront, looked in and saw the plaster heads that artist John Ahearn was making of friends and acquaintances, and mentioned it to Rigoberto. Within a very short time, the 18 year-old had introduced himself to Ahearn and was coming by Fashion Moda on a daily basis. His first heads were cast there, using Ahearn's technique of pouring plastic gel over the subject's face (straws were inserted in their noses so that they could breathe), then lifting the dried impression off to use as a mold. In fact both artists cast each other's faces that first year, a symbolic beginning to the long-term collaboration which is still evident in each of their respective approaches to making art.
However, since the story behind this work is generally told with Ahearn as the principal figure, it is important to emphasize in the present version that while the older artist spent much of the '80s making art that concerned itself to a measurable degree with his own assimilation into a cultural situation that was new, even exotic, for him, Torres took the techniques and opportunities being offered by his partnership, and used them to define his ongoing life and situation. There was no need to go looking for subject matter, because it literally waited in his own backyard. Two factors in the development of both artists' work at this period make the complexities of their resultant interrelationship clear. One is the early and critical role played by Rigoberto's uncle Raul Arce's statuary factory in developing the more sophisticated molding process required to make multiple casts of his and Ahearn's subjects. The other was the decision, made largely by Torres, to move the operation out of the Fashion Moda storefront, where people typically dropped in on their way to and from work or chores like shopping, and set up their studio on Walton Avenue, in the heart of his own South Bronx neighborhood, where everybody knows everybody else and their business. To a significant degree, his being able to work amidst family, friends and neighbors meant that Torres also functioned for many years as Ahearn's double in the close knit neighborhood, enabling the latter to bypass many of the cultural and linguistic barriers that invariably came up in his interactions with people. Certainly, the major outdoor groupings produced during this period'Banana' Kelly Double Dutch (1981-82), We are Family (1981-82), Life on Dawson Street (1982-83), and Back to School (1985) are collaborations in every sense of the word. But to an extent that has only become a bit clearer over time, the fact that neither Ahearn's nor Torres' work would have been possible without each one's chance discovery of and eventual reliance on the other takes on quite different connotations depending on which of the two artists' work one is considering.
The sense of intimacy with his sitters that marks Torres' work as a whole is evident even in Shirley (1979), the earliest piece in the present exhibition. Unlike the more dramatic expressions favored by Ahearn at this time, the personality that emerges in this work may be subdued, even reticent, but there is an almost sly self-assertiveness in its subject's direct gaze and quiet smile. Despite its slightly blocky symmetry and frontally, the piece works because of the easy identification which its maker has with the young woman posing for him. The same observation holds true for Girl with Red Halter (1982-83), in which the downward cast of the chin and the subject's folded arms accentuate, rather than detract from, the glow of budding sexuality radiating from her skin, hair and clothing. This seemingly effortless gift for reflecting the sitter's persona can be seen to more powerful effect in important works from twelve years later, like Torres' reverential treatment of the singer Ruth Fernandez in performance, or in the tower of jostling young boys that makes up Julio, Jose, Junito (both works 1991). Because he so clearly identifies with his subjects, Torres never imposes on them to represent anything other than themselves, and this license results in the marked ease with which they slip into their 'real' selves as they are being cast. In fact, even the principal room of the Lehman College Art Gallery, which is devoted to Torres' treatments of children, serves as testimony to the artist's remarkable ability to work with subjects as young as two years oldnot an age typified by the ability to stand absolutely still while plastic gel is poured over one's face, hair, and throat!
Another characteristic of Rigoberto Torres' work from the early '80s is his instinctive drive to create tableaux from single figures. Even in a formative piece like his bust of the magician Manny ( 1982-83), the artist uses the prop of the sword being swallowed to extend the figure out from the limits of the body and into open space. The upward tilt of the conjurer's arm and upper body, contrasted with the downward arc of the sword as it enters his mouth, achieves both a narrative tension as well as a compositional complexity that comes from the space around the relief being activated by the unexpectedly dynamic twist of the body's contours. The bodybuilder's arms held proudly aloft in Dixie (1982-83) achieve the same effect, albeit more simply; there may not be a prop in sight, but the naturalness of the gesture and facial expression suggest the countless hours the subject has spent working with those arms and shoulders to achieve the mass of muscle of which he is so proud. But as in Manny the primary compositional effect created by this gesture is to activate the space around the figure, so that it reads less as a static form and more as a living character pulling himself out of his environment and into the viewer's close proximity.
In a more literal way, the creation of a tableau-like setting becomes key to the success of the two most ambitious works from this period: Tito Gonzalez (1983) and Shorty Working at the C & R Statuary Corp. (1985). Both works use either family models or settings (or both), and each represents an almost devotional attitude towards the subject of work. It is not so much that Torres' subjects are defined by what they do, but rather they are so engaged by their activity that they seem to physically bond with their setting to form a single, complex unit The way Tito, the liquor store proprietor, places his hands palms down with fingers open on the counter's surface gives the viewer an impression of solidness and dependability, which is in turn echoed by the neatly arranged wall of liquor bottles behind him. At the same time, the roundness of his frame and his almost deferential gaze suggests an inner equilibrium that is in marked contrast to more typical depictions of the occupation he is meant to be representing. Shorty Working at the C & R Statuary Corp. is an even more painstaking rendering of the work being done in his uncle Raul Arce's statue factory. While Torres' interest is in showing the loving attention that goes into the detailing of the religious figures that his uncle's factory produces, it is also a metaphorical self-portrait, in which the labors of the artist/artisan are used to suggest a kind of exemplary life that is a carefully achieved balance of action and contemplation. However, we do not need such a complex interpretation to appreciate the strong visual contrast between Shorty's somewhat imposing masculinity, complete with tattooed arms, and the almost serene care with which he treats the archetypal Virgin in his hands.
At first glance, it would seem that the more outgoing, genre-like aspects of Orlando the Donut Man (1987) form a stark contrast with these earlier, more introspective works. Indeed, it is probably to pieces like these that other writers are referring when they bring up the 'carnival' aspects of Torres' style. However, such descriptions are guilty of oversimplifying what is in reality a subtle form of symbiosis taking place between the artist and his models. Even though it is clear that in more recent years Torres has been drawn to situations in which a sensation of well-being, even wonderment, is generated by the comportment of his figures, it would be a mistake to think of any of his more recent output in terms of an approach that is somehow frivolous or less meaningful to him. On the contrary, circumstances over the past year or so have conspired to make Torres' personal philosophy towards life and art much clearer, and the optimism of a work like Orlando the Donut Man seems almost poignant when one considers the circumstance that its quasi-heroic subject, who was once memorialized in a photo posing self-consciously alongside his sculptural likeness, is no longer the donut vendor at the legendary Munch Time Restaurant. Suddenly, the passing of time and the changeability of things provides that ingredient of melancholy which Torres' work is sometimes perceived as lacking. The sculpture Orlando the Donut Man thus becomes in part a legitimization of memory for those persons whose lives he may have touched, for whom the character of the donut man will always be irreplaceable.
It is also possible that the issue of mortality seems to hover covertly around these pieces due to the artist's own recent brush with death. During the summer and fall of 1993, he and Ahearn worked together on an extended casting project at a storefront on 42nd Street, within striking distance of the spot where, fourteen years before, the world south of the Bronx first became exposed to their work, as part of the historic Times Square Show (which Ahearn co-organized). While initially reluctant to go back over what each perceived as well-explored territory, both artists were notably revitalized by the process of interacting with groups of people in a largely public setting. However, as the project was drawing to a close, Torres, who has had a respiratory condition his entire life, was unexpectedly struck, in close succession, by two asthmatic seizures whose intensity eclipsed anything that he had ever experienced before. The second seizure, which was treated at a hospital where the staff was unfamiliar with his medical history, caused cortex damage that resulted in (temporary) loss of sight, as well as severe memory loss and vision problems from which he is still recovering more than a year later. Although a full recovery is expected, and some works have actually been completed by him for the present exhibition, as of this writing Torres is able to work on his art only for brief stretches at a time.
Needless to say, if it is an appreciation for the precariousness of life that one is seeking, Torres' work can be surprisingly eloquent. This is not only true in a somewhat melodramatic work like The Rescue (1993), in which a fireman, framed by the pillars of an 'old-law' tenement, risks his life to save the child who is cradled in his arms. It is also present in an unexpectedly moving work like Margaret and Edwin (1992), which frames its female protagonist's pregnancy with both the tender embrace of her husband's arms and a corny maternity T-shirt emblazoned with the word "Baby" and an arrow pointing to her womb. In Margaret and Jill (also 1992), the embrace between two adult women, one white and one black, seems to affirm the fragility which accompanies all gestures of love in a frequently hostile and intolerant society. Even in Torres' single-sitter portraits, of which there are nearly ten included here, one gets the sensation that the artist has zeroed in on the essential qualities that most define the person he is casting. This is as true in the warlike grimace of Mabrick (1984) or the cockiness of The Man in Mexico ( 1986) as it is in the proud upward thrust of Julissa's chin (1990) or Margaret's quizzical tilt of the head (1992). The spark that sustains each personality is conveyed by the intimacy which Torres creates between himself and the people who quite literally mean the most to him.
In his full-standing figures like Ruth Fernandez (1991) and Maria (1993), the close-up point of view that Torres favors takes on a different level of intensity. The performing self is what seems to interest him the most, as in the climactic moment when the singer, eyes closed, gestures outward to the crowd. It could be the split second just after Fernandez has finished her last note, and before she is enveloped in applause. The latter work, by contrast, shows the moment of concentration just before a gymnast or dancer leaps into her routine. These works are closely related to the two most recent ensemble works in Torres' oeuvre, and which could easily be considered the highlight of the exhibition: Magic Kids (1992) and The Boxing Match (1993). Each of these pieces takes up the theme of children assuming adult roles, in a way that is both endearing and also a bit unsettling. In the earlier piece, the diminutive magician, saw in hand, has just finished cutting his assistant in half. Her hair cascades to the floor as he looks out at us hesitantly, as if unsure whether to expect applause or a scolding. In the more recent ensemble, two young pugilists are seated on stools at opposite ends of the ring, as the bikini-clad announcer holds up a card to announce the next round. Although Torres' precise intentions in these works are hard to decipher, it seems that he is trying to combine an oblique commentary on gender-based roles with a wry awareness that nowadays kids are being forced to assume the responsibilities of adulthood at a much younger age than ever before.
Although one would be hard pressed to try and paraphrase these ensembles through purely linguistic means, one point seems clear: Torres himself means to hold on to the principles of childhood as long as he can, even if it means creating a form of parody of the adult world for his characters (and audience) to inhabit. In fact, one of the common threads that runs through all of his output is the idea that Torres wants to sustain his own sense of amazement concerning the world and the people around him. Most of the time, this engagement can be felt in the way that Torres creates an uncanny sense of his sitter's identity through the most direct means possible. But even when some of his larger works reveal an emergent theatricality, the dignity of each participant is beyond questioning. Torres may be recreating his world as a way of coming to terms with forces that rage all around him but in so doing he also builds a convincing case for identity being based on the place we occupy in the world-view of those around us. Sooner or later in one form or another, everyone learns to struggle for his or her survival; but it is usually during those moments in betweenmoments of contemplation, celebration or lovewhen the people who we really are finally catch up with us.


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Pets, Pets, Pets
Hair of the Dog- please don't look for hangover cures here. The "hair of the dog" rules my life. When you choose to own Afghan Hounds, their hair takes precedence over your own. You can always go around with a paper bag over your head, but you become plagued with guilt if you neglect your dog's grooming. Furthermore, you pay dearly if you skip a daily brushing. The next day new tangles rear their ugly knots with a vengeance.
Because of their luxurious hair and sleek silhouettes, Afghans create quite a stir in public. The reaction of passersby is often comical. Two youths walked by our canine caravan in the woods last week. One remarked Edgar Afghan Poe looked like an "eighties rock star" and that his sister Halle resembled "Alf." Oh, really? When people would tell my late male Alan that he was a dead ringer for Howard Stern. Alan usually snubbed them. He knew he was more refined and far better looking than the shock jock.
I've been an Afghan "guardian" over 30 years, first mesmerized with the exotic breed as a kindergartener. I realized from the start that their care would be a huge commitment. Over the years we have owned six Afghans, usually two at a time. I put them on the table for maintenance brushings each day but bring them to the groomer for their baths because you really need a shop set-up at home to wash and dry them correctly. In between appointments the gang is rough and tumble. They dig in the yard, zoom through the bushes, and become Velcro to mud, sticks and leaves.
A pin brush and towel are permanent fixtures on the stoop. No dog gets in without a four-legged inspection. It is a constant battle to keep the dirt outdoors rather than hitchhiking on Afghans and, consequently, into the house. Morning is the worst mud-tracking time of the day; especially when the grass is wet and the goons decide to run loops. Sometimes we tiptoe through sprinkler puddles in gutters as a paw bath before breakfast. Since Halle has trained herself to leap over puddles, this ritual is futile.
Actually pet Afghans like mine can have more hair than show dogs, making them harder to brush. Once an Afghan is spayed or neutered, the hormone changes alter the coat pattern. Many sprout more coat. Even smooth faces can turn into whiskered Civil War generals. Mature representatives of the breed are supposed to have a saddle which means the hair on the back should be naturally short, (not shaved short). The long, silky hair flows down from the shoulder blades and hip bones, giving the regal pantaloon profile. Whether an Afghan has a saddle or is full-coated is also dependent on their lines. Both my dogs have extra hair instead of a saddle.
Show Afghans are often banded in between competitions, meaning their long ear and leg tresses are gently held in rubber bands that look like long braids. This coif stops the hair from matting and also keeps males clean when lifting their legs for nature's call. The bands are removed before the dog enters the ring, and put back after judging is over.
Show dogs wear snoods while eating and drinking to protect their long ear fringes. Sequined, brocade, or satin snoods add to the Afghan allure. My dogs will pose in a snood for a photo, but after that, they refuse to humor me. There are custom boots and raincoats for Afghans traveling on an inclement show day. I tried knee-hi panty-hose once when the stringy oak seeds (catkins) were driving me crazy but my late show line Afghan, Trevor, shredded them instantly as he raced around the yard.
Despite what many people think, clipping an Afghan in the summer does little to make the dog cooler. These dogs were first bred as hunters in both mountain and desert areas of the Middle East, so their long coats insulate them during extreme heat and cold. Afghans are stripped down when their coats are severely matted, and seniors or infirm dogs that can no longer withstand sessions on the grooming table are more comfy in shorter hairdos.
Afghan hair grows slowly. It can take years before a mature Afghan has long ear fringes that extend inches beyond the natural ear. I still steam when I recall the time I picked up Alan at the grooming shop only to discover an assistant had snipped off his ear fringes. How do you spell the word "strangle"?
An Afghan's glorious coat blowing in the wind is a sight to behold. Though tempted, I never put the dogs in my old Mustang with the top down because I was so afraid they would see something they wanted and bolt, but sometimes now I let Edgar stick his head out the sunroof. He looks like a cross between Fabio and a camel as we drive. Heads turn. Jaws drop. The goof ball has no idea what anyone is staring at. He only knows he is enjoying the breeze.
All this chatter about Afghan Hound hair brings me to a question. Last Hope is hosting a Zumbathon sponsored by Yogasize on Saturday September 17 from 1 to 3 pm at the Last Hope Wantagh Adoption Center, 3300 Beltagh Avenue. Tickets are $10 a person. During the fundraiser there will also be a table with Hair by Victoria doing feather hair extensions for humans and canines. Hmm…Edgar Afghan Poe and his sister want to ask you something. Should they get hair extensions?
For Adoption at Babylon Town Shelter (631-643- 9270) Lamar St. W. Babylon: Our poster pups this week would love fancy feathers, but first they need homes. "Roscoe" #94307 is a delightful 8-year-old Dachshund who gets along with cats and other dogs. "Mona Lisa" #93957, with her painted on half smile, has been waiting at the shelter since March. She can be timid around new people but then warms up. Last weekend we discovered how much fun "Mona" has playing with "May", a Pit pup with a horrific background. Someone dumped "May" outside a business in a plastic bag. At the time her skin was bleeding from demodex. She shows her appreciation for shelter TLC by being an absolute sweetheart.
Cats: "Dusty" #20804- white and wonderful; "Princess Calico" #20859- purring machine.
Dogs: "LeRoy Chestnut" #94237- mature Shepherd mix; "Sheba" #94256- Husky mix; "Foxy", May's other playmate.


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GAINESVILLE - Brigitte Marie Lepkoske, 29, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
She was born November 5, 1983, the daughter of James "Jim" and Karen Bowling in Gainesville and was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to her parents include her husband, Chase Nelson; daughters, Lily Nelson and Abbie Lepkoske; stepson, Austin Nelson; stepdaughter, Reece Nelson; brother and sister-in-law, Allan and Jessica Bowling; niece, Izzy Bowling; mother and father-in-law, Pam and Andy England; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Cody and Laura Nelson, all of Gainesville; maternal grandfather, Jerry Davis, Dacula; maternal grandmother, Micheline Davis, Gainesville; paternal grandfather, Donald Bowling, Gainesville; paternal grandmother, Emma Jean Bowling, Flowery Branch; and several cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, February 22, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Shane Satterfield will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, February 21, at the funeral home.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
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VCHS track team hopes to return seniors to state
By the casual runner's standards, the low 70 degree temperatures at Shelly Ellig Field Wednesday would have been a bit much.
But just before 4:30 p.m., the Valley City High School boys and girls track and field teams went out in full force.
On the turf in the football field's sidelines, the distance runners finished another run and took a quick breather, watching the sprinters do quick laps around the track. Off in the distance, the field athletes are taking turns throwing.
It's a far cry from last March when the team was stuck inside, running the halls of the school and lifting weights as the city lay under a blanket of snow.
The athletes themselves, they're okay with it.
"Last year I think we ran inside until April," said senior Joey Halgrimson. "We had to cancel our first couple of outdoor meets because we still had snow, and of course over here (near Ellig Field) we had water coming over the dykes, so we couldn't do much outside. It's been great."
It's been so nice, in fact, that coach Trevor Bakalar said many of the team's indoor meets, which are scheduled until the outdoor season starts April 3, could potentially be moved outdoors and give athletes a few more chances to qualify for state.
The season continues Monday at the Thundering Herd Classic at North Dakota State University's Bison Sports Arena in Fargo.
Last year the teams qualified seven athletes for state. Mary Faure was the only one who graduated, leaving plenty of senior experience, including Molly Willson, Jenna Jacob and Allyson Suhr for the girls, along with Halgrimson and Paul Viland for the boys. All five were among the state qualifiers last year.
Bakalar expects performances similar to last year.
"We lost some good kids, but we've also got a big group of juniors that really filled out our rosters and they moved up to seniors this year," Bakalar said.
On the girls side, Jacob and Willson look to be the top sprinters for the team. Both qualified for state in the 100 meter dash last year and were members of the 400 and 800 relay teams with Mary Faure and Mariah Olstad.
He also expects to see success from 8th grader Brienne Roehrich, who had two top-12 finishes at the team's season opening meet last weekend in Moorhead, Minn.
Suhr will lead her team in distance and qualfied for state in the 800 last year. Bakalar said her main focus this year is the mile, though Suhr also hopes the team can do well in the 3,200 relay, which narrowly missed state qualifying last year.
In the field, senior Jenna Coghlan returns after qualifying for state last year, and the team had early success this season from shot putter Tonya Van Dyke.
Halgrimson looks to be one of the top state contenders for the boys, having qualified last year in the discus. Halgrimson is one of the top sprinters and could qualify in both track and field. He'll potentially be joined by a pair of fellow seniors, distance runner Nick Lee and Viland, a pole vaulter. Bakalar said thrower Adam Lang could also be a contender for a state spot.
Bakalar said the goal this year is for the athletes to set as many personal bests as possible.
"That's the big push this year is for them to show improvement personally and that's going to help the team," he said.


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General Coach Partnering with Chinese Builder
May 10, 2011 by RVBusiness · 1 Comment
Hensall, Ontario, Canada-based General Coach Canada has entered into an agreement with Foshan Lishen Industry Ltd. of Guangzhou, China to produce and ship a new concept in leisure accommodation designed specifically for the Chinese market.
Roger Faulkner, president of General Coach Canada, recently returned from a business trip to China with an initial order for six units, and a clear understanding of market potential and requirements in the world's fastest growing economy.
"I see enormous potential for our products in the Chinese market," said Faulkner in a press release. "While it has a large population and increasing wealth, China is just beginning to get involved in leisure and camping activities. This agreement will create the opportunity for us to capitalize on the emerging market'
Faulkner expects General Coach will be making five different portable models for the Chinese market. All will be large enough to include living space, bathroom and kitchen, but small enough to ship in a standard 40-foot marine shipping container.
"We have a model that fits within the dimensions of a shipping container but we will be doing some specific modifications to accommodate assembly requirements in China," Faulkner explains.
Two units were shipped to China earlier this year, and work is now underway on three prototype units which will be shipped before the end of June. Rowcliffe trucking, also located in Hensall, will transport the units from Hensall to the Port of Vancouver for shipment to Beijing, where they will be assembled and put on display.
General Coach Canada has a reputation for producing high quality recreational accommodation for distribution throughout Canada and the northern United States. Once a large producer of travel trailers, fifth-wheels, motorhomes and truck campers, General Coach is now focused exclusively on park models, which are a form of cottage. Faulkner believes his company's well-established reputation for quality is what attracted the attention of Foshan Lishen Industry Ltd.
"They are looking to create and grow a new market that will place an emphasis on the high level of quality we offer," says Faulkner. "Other Canadian manufacturers serving other markets can also take advantage of that need for quality. We shouldn't be selling ourselves short on the world stage."


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Bridgeland and The Woodlands: Holiday promo comes with gift card incentive
This year, Bridgeland and The Woodlands, two of the top-selling master-planned communities in Texas according to RCLCO, are offering a $2,000 gift card with the purchase of a new home plus valuable builders' incentives to those who purchase a new home Nov. 1 through Dec. 31.
There is no deadline to close. Bridgeland and The Woodlands are both managed by The Woodlands Development Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Howard Hughes Corp.
In addition to helping buyers with the $2,000 gift card, both communities will donate $100 per sale to the Habitat for Humanity local affiliate that serves their area. Bridgeland will donate to Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County, and The Woodlands will donate to Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity.
"We have always liked the idea of helping buyers purchase new homes during the holiday season by offering the $2,000 incentive," said Tim Welbes, co-president of The Woodlands Development Co. "We also like the idea of giving back to hard-working families in need through Habitat for Humanity, one of the most respected nonprofit organizations in the country."
Habitat's mission is to eliminate poverty housing by building decent, affordable homes in partnership with hardworking local families in need.
Both Bridgeland and The Woodlands offer a wide selection of new homes. Homes in Bridgeland are priced from the $170,000s to more than $1 million.
In The Woodlands, new homes are priced from the $200,000s to more than $4 million.
To take advantage of the "Holiday Countdown" $2,000 incentive, visit the Bridgeland Welcome Center or call 281-304-5588; or call The Woodlands Homefinder Center 281-719-6333 and request directions to homes in your price range. The sales consultants at each builder's sales office can provide a registration form for the incentive, along with details about the builder's incentives.
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It shouldn't have happened this way.
The four candidates running for public advocate are a talented bunch, and not without charisma.
Mark Green will forever be the city's first public advocate, and in campaign stops he doesn't let anyone forget it.
Council members Bill deBlasio and Eric Gioia have fought for a range of high-profile issues that have placed them squarely in the spotlight. Both are persuasive public speakers, capable of captivating an audience.
And Norman Siegel (whom this paper endorsed), has a wealth of advocacy experience colorful anecdotes dating back more than four decades.
Yet none have pulled away as the people's clear favorite, mainly because after months of campaigning the people still don't know much about the position itself.
What does the public advocate do, exactly?
The public advocate, first in line to the mayor, is the city's independent ombudsman, or go-between, responsible for bringing citizen concerns to the attention of city government. It is an independent office with broad oversight powers, and the right public advocate can use turn it into an effective bully pulpit.
None of the candidates have made this clear, or the office compelling enough to interest the voting public, which is a shame. If Norman Siegel is elected, he would do a fine job. But, like his opponents, Siegel would also have to find new ways to make the office relevant.
Unless someone does so, the next election for public advocate will be even more boring and uneventful than this year's.


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Like so many today, having hard time picking.. All I need is 2 Top plays maybe 3 or 4 the most..
Jets,Ravens,Bengals,Bills,Vikes, Under Ravens, Under KC.
Which of these shoould I drop?
GL Anh em with all your picks today!!
Drop Ravens.
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adding Bengals, Under KC, Under Skins.
Have a great time off bro. and let's make some money today!
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Mr. Cox was appointed by Mayor Tom Bradley to three terms on the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, where he authored the tax amendment that provided the initial funding for building light rail and the subway. He was elected chairman of the American Public Transit Association Planning and Policy Committee (comprised of transit planning department officials) and the American Public Transit Association Governing Boards Committee (comprise of transit board members).
More recently, Mr. Cox served three years as the Director of Public Policy of the American Legislative Exchange Council, where he oversaw the development of state model legislation and policy reports. In 1999, he was appointed to the Amtrak Reform Council by the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, to fill the unexpired term of New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman.
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Fast-moving currents were testing makeshift protections around Dutchtown, Mo., where the Mississippi was expected to rise well above flood stage later this week and potentially send water into the scattered homes and businesses that comprise the tiny, unprotected river town.
In downtown Peoria, Ill., tens of thousands of white and yellow sandbags stacked 3 feet high lined blocks of the scenic riverfront, holding back Illinois River waters that already reached a 70-year high and surrounded the visitors' center and restaurants in the 114-year-old former train depot. Across the street, smaller sandbag walls blocked riverside pedestrian access to the headquarters of heavy equipment maker Caterpillar and the city's arts and culture museum.
Despite the receding water, city leaders were reluctant to issue an all-clear.
"I'm very pleased so far, but we're not out of the woods," Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich said. "The water's going to stay up for a while."
Higher water levels over extended periods of time put significant pressure on levees regardless of how well they're built. Sandbag walls are particularly vulnerable because of their porous nature, and concerns persisted along the Mississippi River in southeast Missouri, where smaller levees had been overtopped or breached.
Elsewhere, there were no reports of other significant Midwestern population centers in peril, but high water bedeviled business and home owners who are assessing the damage across multiple states.
- About a dozen northern Indiana homes were condemned and as many as 200 were damaged by flooding in Kokomo after downpours pushed the Wildcat Creek to its highest level on record. Residents took to the streets in canoes, and some people had to be rescued from their vehicles.
-Hundreds of evacuated residents began returning to their homes in western Michigan as the rain-swollen Grand River began receding.
-Officials in Fargo, N.D., are considering scaling back flood protection efforts after the National Weather Service on Wednesday lowered the crest prediction on the Red River by a couple of feet. The crest late next week in Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., will likely range between 38 and 40 feet. The river overflows its banks at 18 feet, but most structures are protected to about 38 feet.
In Peoria, citywide damage estimates are murky and could be sorted out in about a week once flood-affected businesses weigh in on their losses, Urich said.
Up to 20 homes sustained damage, though much of downtown was spared by what he called lessons from floods past: Water Street, which runs along the riverfront, was raised years ago to form more of a barrier between the river and the central business district.
The city's museum and a Caterpillar visitors' center opened last October and together cost $150 million. Both tourism attractions were built on intentionally elevated ground - again out of flood concerns - and weren't harmed by the latest inundation.
"Being as proactive as we were, we mitigated what could have been severe damage to some of those properties," Urich said. "That would be an awful lot of water to be sitting inside someone's business."
Salter reported from St. Louis.


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Ryan, Vince, and Fred of Game Focus give their thoughts on the Xbox One and PS4 controllers, Call of Duty: Ghosts multiplayer, and Splinter Cell: Blacklist all from hands-on experience in this episode of the Game Focus podcast.
Hey guys, feel free to join the discussion and ask some questions. We'll be happy to reply! Thanks :)
I have both the 360 and ps3. Never cared for the ps3 controller myself. Too small, light and never could get used to the sticks side by side. I hope the ps4 is a large improvement over the ps3. I plan to get the ps4 later on but if the controller is like the ps3 I will pass. Is the ps4 that great of an improvement over the ps3 controller?
I don't have time to listen wish i could just read it real quick but another one in the same day.... Still think PS4 is more advance but both will be comfortable to used.
I think both are going to be great. PS4 controller looks like a great improvement, more so than the "40" MS made for the XB1 controller (by that I mean DS4's changes are more apparent). But the XB1 controller looks great too. I bet both will be comfortable and have improved functionality. I've never really had a problem with either controller (besides DS3 resting on the triggers too much and 360's d-pad). I think some of you guys are too sensitive :P


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ParisPC07 wrote:Aaron Curry.
Good call, was going to say the same thing!
He went from the hyped up pre-anointed 10 year all--pro Seahawks great, to out of the league. Unreal.
ParisPC07 wrote:Aaron Curry.
Basis4day wrote:I'm sorry, but Miller?
You're criticizing a guy for not having the offensive stat based production you expect because the coaching staff needs him to block?
If you want to be disappointed in that, be disappointed in the coaching or OL that makes it necessary for Miller to block as much as he does.
Psychobabbler wrote:Braylon Edwards. Let the game winner in game 1 go right through his hands, followed it up with a bunch of meh, and went crying back to Rexie and the Jets.
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Flooded S.D. RV Park Sees Signs of Recovery
October 10, 2011 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on Flooded S.D. RV Park Sees Signs of Recovery
For 14 weeks, Doug and Linda Larson waited.
They, along with many others, piled sandbags along the Missouri River shoreline, according to a report by the Yankton (S.D.) Press and Dakotan. They watched the water rise as Gavins Point Dam releases were increased to 160,000 cubic feet per second (CFS). Finally, they held their breath and said prayers as the floodwaters lapped at the property just below the mobile home they bought after evacuating their residence closer to the shore.
"That was the meanest looking river I've ever seen," Doug said. "It moved so fast that it was scary, and you didn't want to get near it."
Now, the owners of Larson's Landing RV Park west of Yankton are beginning to clean up the aftermath of the summer flood since the flows from Gavins Point are at a much more normal 40,000 CFS.
"For 14 weeks we sat here not knowing if we had anything," Linda said. "Then it started going down and we'd say, 'Oh, that's still there, and this is here.' It gave us some light. But 14 weeks of not knowing what's happening is way too long."
The barricade of sandbags was eventually overcome by water, and the earth behind it was left pockmarked. Most of those holes have since been filled in with sand. A pile of trees, mobile home decks and sandbag material awaits disposal. Tens of thousands of sandbags still line the shore, despite volunteer efforts to get rid of them.
"Clean-up has been slow, but it's coming along," Doug said. "Several retired campers (who live in the park) are working every day. I can't believe how much that helps, and I'm really grateful for it."
The Larsons are in the process of receiving a loan from the Small Business Administration to get things up and running by next summer.
"It's not quite what we were looking for, but it sure as heck is a lot better than nothing," Doug said. "We're glad we got it, and we'll work with it."
Many changes are in store for the property, he stated. Eighteen mobile home pads near the shore that once hosted long-term residents will not be replaced.
"That's one of the things that really hurt — having to move these people out who had homes here for 18 years," Doug said. "That really gave me some lumps in my throat."
Those permanent pads will become camping spots instead.
"We'll change this over to a summer-type operation rather than year-round," Doug said.
Another change will involve reconfiguration of the marina area. Also, much of the beach that was once enjoyed by residents has been washed away.
"Before people could go wade in the water," Doug said. "They won't be able to do that anymore."
One of the biggest surprises for the Larsons was the number of trees downed by beavers.
"It was like a smorgasbord," Linda said. "They'd eat one off until it tipped over and then move on to the next one."
They hope that part of the park will be restored by Memorial Day.
"We'll have all the existing RV pads back in operation," Doug said. "But we're still out of all this area that had mobile homes. That will be a year-long project to redo."
Linda added, "It's exciting to see things coming together. You always have to look forward. That's what we're doing."


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GREENSBORO � It had already been a challenging day for the Atlantic Coast Conference in the city that houses the league headquarters.
It nearly got worse when Virginia Tech faced its first second-half deficit of the season Monday night.
But Jarell Eddie and Erick Green were there to bail out the Hokies, denying UNC Greensboro an upset in men�s basketball at the Greensboro Coliseum.
Eddie, a junior forward, scored a career-best 28 points, including the last of the Hokies� 14 baskets from 3-point range, in the 96-87 non-conference victory.
First-year coach James Johnson of Virginia Tech figured it was a good experience for his team, which was on the road for the first time.
�We grew up,� Johnson said. �We took a step forward. We haven�t seen adversity like that in the first three games.�
The Hokies (4-0) watched their 14-point second-half lead vanish and they faced a 77-73 deficit.
�We needed that because there are going to be times like that when we�re going to be down in that position and we need to fight back,� Eddie said.
Virginia Tech�s 10-0 burst, which included Green scoring six and capped by Eddie�s 3-pointer, changed the momentum and the Atlantic Coast Conference team prevailed by making enough free throws the rest of the way.
Earlier in the day, the ACC learned that Maryland was leaving the league and that Miami was self-imposing a bowl football bowl ban for the second year in a row. So the last thing the conference needed was for one of its members to lose to a Southern Conference team in the building that�s mostly identified with the storied ACC Tournament.
Green, a senior guard, tallied a career-best 26 points, scoring 19 of those in the second half. He was 16 of 16 on foul shots.
It was a frustrating conclusion for the Spartans (1-3), who are winless against Division I opponents. They lost by three points Friday night at East Carolina.
�To come out of both of those games without a win is tough,� UNCG coach Wes Miller said. �(If) we keep taking the right steps, things will work out for us at the end. We have to figure out how to finish games.�
Virginia Tech was 14 of 22 on 3-pointers, marking the first time this season that UNCG�s opponent had more 3s than the Spartans, who were 11 of 35 from long range.
�I don�t know if that�s going to be the norm (making that many 3s), but we�ve got some guys who can make some shots,� Johnson said.