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|2009-03-20, 10:29
|Link #1
singing heartbreak
Action, Fantasy, Martial arts, Shounen, Supernatural
Author: Kim Dong-hoon
Artist: Yoon Joon-shik
From OneManga:
Gangryong is a high schooler unlike others. He has always had a dream of being the strongest. One day he meets Youcheon, who teaches him a powerful skill. One year later, people come to see him and announce that his "master" is dead. Because he was his only student, Gangryong has to follow them and go to a school where everybody has supernatural powers.
This is a pretty good fighting manga. The premise is alot like Tenhou Tenge(I've only seen the anime, so that's what I'm comparing it to); a relatively normal guy who wants to get stronger ends up getting taught an unique technique, then ends up going to a school of superpowerful fighters that he has no chance against[at first] to increase his strength. Gangryong is even kinda like Soichirou, except not as stupid. There's no romantic interests and only minor comedy, but the story is still pretty good. The art is drawn very nicely, with a bit more of emphasis to detail during the fight scenes. There's only 26 chaps translated(out of 56/8 vols), which isn't really alot due to how the story progresses, but still manages to keep my interests.
As far as the fighting goes, within Reunion(which is the school), there are various fighting styles and special techniques the students learn; some passed down solely through the student's family, while others are from the school's curriculum. Reunion attempts to learn and study these secret arts, so that they can incorporate the best techniques into their strongest fighters. There's also an energy(ki) system that is distributed to all of the students; the more ki you get, the stronger you become. What I like the most about this is that Gangryong isn't given any ki from this system, as his technique's ki relies on a more potent, self-purifying kind(the ki the school gives is more difficult to purify), easily making that method of getting stronger by getting more power null.
The other major(i.e. most seen) characters have depth to them, so they aren't bland stereotypes by any means. Rud and Jeeha, two of the 11 strongest fighters are seemingly nice guys on the outside, but also seems to harbor other emotions as well. My fav though is Honse, since he seems to provide what little comic relief this manga has. I also think Shinra(Yungshinla) is pretty funny too, but only because she acts like this[read left to right plz]:
Spoiler for chp 3 pg4/5 img:
The main woman, Vera, who's the head of the student council and the antagonist at this point, doesn't suit my fancy, though she does have good backstory.
I think that's about it. I think if you're a fan of a good fighting manga like Tenhou Tenge, this could strike your fancy. Or not.
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|2009-03-20, 13:22
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Awe of She
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Orlando
Y'know, I was just thinking of making a thread for it. Nice summary - the names are an issue though since this is a Korean manwha.
I read up to the latest chapter (26) and I think that this is the Korean variant of Tenjou Tenge. Not saying that it's a rip-off but you can kinda see influences and such. Although the girls in here tend to keep their clothes a little better (not by much) but a little better.
And Lightning Tiger is awesome.
The art is great - not Oh! Great - but it's pretty darn good.
|2009-03-20, 15:13
|Link #3
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Berkeley
Great series. I think it's quite different from the TT manga. TT manga went into crazy town after the whole dragon's gate/red feathers business....you know what I mean. It's definitely more like TT anime, more down to earth and school based.
Also, is it just me or is animesuki manga forum pretty down on manhwa. So many good manhwa, so little discussion....
|2009-03-20, 18:12
|Link #4
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Montreal
im not too crazy about veritas but i like it enough to make sure im up to date with it. im sure that its going to get pretty good once the main character gets better in controlling his inner ki. that short haired girl on student council is rather amusing. she seems to be a good girl but shes rather vulgar at times lol.
|2009-03-20, 22:47
|Link #5
Awe of She
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Orlando
I like the girl in chapt 26 that showed up... I hope that's Madoka, I really do. The fights are done pretty well all things considered and the girls are normal looking - no one's sporting Maya Natsume sizes or anything.
|2009-03-21, 00:29
|Link #6
singing heartbreak
|2009-03-21, 08:03
|Link #7
Awe of She
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Orlando
Well, they might be above average in the normal world...but not in the manga/anime world. And now that I think about it....you could be right about Honse...he seems like the type to set stuff up like that while making himself seem like an idiot.
|2009-03-21, 09:30
|Link #8
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
I have read this long time ago, but there isn't much to talk about, yet.
The main thing that got me interested is the idea of small pure ki = large chunk of ki, which is what I think is the main's only hope against the people in the school.
|2009-03-22, 02:51
|Link #9
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
The scanslations are catching up to the Raw. Actually the whole first dozen chapters have a rush feeling to it, like how the mangaka wanted to go into bigger stuffs quick. And I can tell you that the bigger stuffs are coming
|2009-03-22, 03:37
|Link #10
Join Date: Mar 2006
Honse is great! Honestly he's the perfect personality for this manga. On one hand, you have the underdog and stubborn protagonist, and the elitist antagonists. Honse really reminds me of that carefree kind of guy who has a great heart but shows it in the strangest ways. He fits perfectly between the smug and the stupid.
About the women of this title - well, they're all hot. It's not glorified t&a which is a nice change, but everyone in the book has superhuman powers and physiques to go with them. Eye candy is good!
|2009-03-26, 18:36
|Link #15
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Iceland
What I suspect is going to happen is either she was just using him too make someone jealous, or she was just messing with him.
|2009-03-26, 19:57
|Link #16
Awe of She
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Orlando
She (Han EunMee/Madoka) doesn't seem like the type to use him to make someone else jealous... she can do that all by herself, looking the way she does. Seems that she isn't quite hung up on Lightning Tiger like everyone else is. That and she's actually Korean instead of being Japanese - +1 for the 'home team'.
Vera comes off as having one of those weird crushes on L.T. because of what he did to her. I really don't care for her as a character, even if she's trying to surpass her 'godly' sister.
|2009-03-27, 17:05
|Link #17
Know who you are
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Resides within the depths of Ned infested Glasgow
Makihara Madoka > all the other girls
altho I am a fan of Vera, I do love her look, Madoka is made of moar win!
Something about her I just find extremely alluring, my fav girl of the series
|2009-03-28, 09:29
|Link #19
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Iceland
Lol this chapter was okei, it seems there is a girl who "might" fall in love with him. But I have to say that the joke page that appeared by helz0ne the whole "Rape Time" thing actually made me laugh for 5 mintues because I actually thougth he said that
I mean first there having a discussion and when he started too say something serious I flipped on the next page and boom Rape time.
|2009-03-28, 15:30
|Link #20
singing heartbreak
Nice chap. Madoka... I got a feeling I'm gonna like this girl . She's hot and she's not a *****, like Veba is. It should be interesting to see how she, being one of the top 5 is going to influence what goes on in the school, esp since she's going to take Yungshinla's place.
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Battle in Seattle, final movie trailer. In 1999, five days rocked the world as tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Seattle to protest the World Trade Organization. In "Battle in Seattle" those protesters include Django (Andre Benjamin), Sam (Jennifer Carpenter), Lou (Michelle Rodriguez) and Jay (Martin Henderson). United in their desire to make a difference, the stakes are personal and greater than mere politics.
Here, a peaceful demonstration escalates into a full-scale riot, the streets become mayhem, the WTO is paralyzed and a State of Emergency results. Among the Seattle residents caught in the crossfire are its beleaguered mayor (Ray Liotta), a riot cop (Woody Harrelson) and his pregnant wife (Charlize Theron). The choices they make will change their lives forever. With a great ensemble cast, writer/director Stuart Townsend intertwines multiple points of view of those -from protestors to police to delegates and doctors- who intentionally or accidentally find themselves on the streets of Seattle in those last days of the millennium.
Townsend seamlessly merges footage of the real event with his fictional narrative and illustrates that even against incredible odds, ordinary people can change the world. In theaters September 19, 2008


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Our hike to Odessa Lake began from the Bear Lake Trailhead in Glacier Gorge, one of most beautiful areas in the park. Although Odessa can be reached from at least three other trailheads, we chose this particular trail because it included a couple of other attractions such as Bear Lake, Lake Helene and Grace Falls.
Our first destination was located just yards from the parking lot, thus making this area extremely popular. It's best to arrive here as early as possible to enjoy the serenity and beauty of Bear Lake before the crowds arrive.
Just as the mighty Eastern Hemlocks in the Appalachians Mountains are being destroyed by the hemlock woolly adelgid, the mountain pine beetle is wreaking havoc on pine trees across the Rockies. Although the western side of Rocky Mountain National Park has been hit the hardest, an example of the destruction can be seen at Bear Lake where groves of trees are already dead.
Roughly three miles into the hike you'll reach an altitude of 10,670 feet, marking the highest point of the hike. As you begin descending, look for a cairn on the left side of the trail - roughly 100 yards from the top. This is your only indication of the short side trail to Lake Helene, which you definitely don't want to pass up. Although the Park Service doesn't officially mark this trail - for whatever reason - Lake Helene makes for a pretty awesome destination in and of itself.
From Helene, the trail plunges more than 600 feet over the next mile before reaching Odessa Lake. As you descend, you'll pass through the ruggedly beautiful Odessa Gorge. Make sure to look across the gorge to see Grace Falls cascading down Notchtop Mountain. From this point you'll also see your destination long before reaching it.
View from Odessa Lake:
Both my wife and I experienced a first at Odessa. We witnessed a guy jump into the frigid sub-alpine lake, maybe fifty feet away - buck naked – knowing full well that we were there and that we would be able to see him. Recalling the famous Seinfeld episode, Kathy couldn't help but wonder if he experienced the same thing George Costanza did after his swim in the pool…..
Trail: Odessa Lake
RT Distance: 8.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 1820
Max Elevation: 10,670
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Well, what great fun is about to be had! Here is a great tool to learn your letters & have fun doing it! What more could you ask for?! :)
Soooooooo, I'm kind of currently obsessed with making seek-n-finds for V! I found these AWESOME little plastic tubes at our local craft store – for a dollar (you better believe I bought a TON!). If you can't find these specific tubes, it's really no biggie. You can use any ol' plastic bottle, an empty water bottle would even work – you would just have to add a lot more rice though ;) This idea, I came up with on the fly, and if I do say so myself, it's kind of genius ;)
I bought the alphabet beads and tubes at the craft store & used the remainder of the leftover "spring sensory bin" rice (note: the remainder that didn't get sucked up with the daily shop vac sweep).
I keep this activity in my diaper bag, it's nice & small. It holds V's attention when we are somewhere and have to wait, such as a restaurant, in the store, etc…
It's super easy to make…you get the tube, you get the alphabet beads, you get the rice (it can be colored rice: see here for my kool-aid rice dye tutorial, or plain rice, whatever your little heart desires!), you put them all together and voilà: a Seek-N-Find Alphabet Tube!
colored or plain rice
glue gun
laminator/clear contact paper
dry erase crayons/markers
Add the rice, a small amount at first, then some letters, then some more rice, and then some letters, and so on, and so forth until you fill the container up about 3/4 from the top.
Only fill the rice 3/4 of the way – you want to leave a little room for some shaky-shake, it can't be too hard for them or they may just try to open it up & find the letters that way -hahaha! Seriously, you won't be laughing if it breaks open – I'm still finding random pieces of colored rice in unusual places).
I hot glued the lid shut so that little inquisitive hands don't try to dump out my beautiful seek-n-find alphabet tube I worked SOOOOO hard at making ;)
I've also included a printable PDF file below so you can print the card to go along with the tube (see you have to make it now, I've done all the hard work for you. ;)
Just print it out on card-stock & laminate it (for it to stand the test of toddler time) or cover it with clear contact paper.
Another cool thing you could do (if your kiddos won't go crazy with markers that is, and use them to color your walls). You can use dry erase markers for kids or the trusty ol' dry erase crayon.
What you might ask, is a dry-erase crayon?! Why, it's a crayon to use on dry-erase boards! WOW! They work pretty well too, we have them for V's art easel.
So, this might be an alternative option for those days when the "Little Picasso" might be so inclined to give you a new wallpaper design in your living room – I know you are thanking me now ;) But back to what to do with these dry erase crayons or markers! (I have a tendency to get side-tracked A LOT – it's the mama brain, it's all over the place ;) Again, back to the point….the kiddos could mark off the letters on the card (if you laminated said card) with the dry erase markers or crayons…and then…wait for it…you can wipe it off completely for the next time they want to use it!!!! Yippee!!!!
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Bachelor Invites Student Clubs, Groups to Submit Storiesby Patrick J. Smith '08 • August 7, 2007 Share:
The Bachelor would like to invite the leadership of every student organization to submit a brief news item for the back-to-school issue. This issue, in addition to winning several ICPA awards for last year's edition, is distributed to the entire Crawfordsville Journal-Review circulation. It has increased on-campus prominence as well. This is a great way to let both the Wabash and wider Crawfordsville communities know what is going on in your club.
In April 2008, the Bachelor will celebrate its centennial. Since 1908, it has been the "student voice of Wabash College." Informational pieces like these, sent in by the clubs and organizations themselves, keep that tradition alive. The Bachelor relies on students to let it know what is going on and when. The recent coverage of the College Hall construction issues, for example, was almost entirely driven by students. If your club has something to say, now would be a great time to say it.
When writing these stories, please keep in mind a 300-word limit, but feel free to share any interesting or important information. Something worth including, too, is the first callout date for interested students. These pieces will run on 23 August, so if you want them included, you need to e-mail them to Editor-in-Chief Patrick Smith (email@example.com) and News Editor Rob Fenoglio (firstname.lastname@example.com) by 17 August at 6 PM.
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'Cane bridge over the Rungheet. Darjeeling. India. October 1878'
Artist: North, Marianne (1830-1890)
Medium: Oil on paper
Date: 1878
Oil painting on paper by Marianne North of the cane bridge over the Rungeet river at Darjeeling, dated October 1878. Marianne North visited India in 1877-79 and completed over 200 paintings whilst there. In her autobiography, 'Recollections of a happy life' of 1892, she wrote, "The famous meeting of the waters is more like English scenery than Indian, and that is the true reason why Anglo-Indians always rave about it. The river rushes on like a whirpool, and the night air is delicious. It made a pretty moonlight scene, with the men round the fire for a foreground. The most picturesque thing down there was a swing-bridge made of canes and rattan, rather higher up the Rungheer. At a distance it looked like a slice of spider's web. I got a sketch of it from two different points. All the ends of the rattan webbing were fastened to different boulder-stones and trees. The bridge was reached by a crazy ladder, and required some nerve to walk over, as the footway was very transparent and loosely put together."


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October 2011
Download this report as a PDF.
A cure for HIV will be an essential part of ending the pandemic.
In the past three years, increasing scientific momentum has been evident in research aimed at curing HIV infection (Lehrman 2005; Richman 2009; Trono 2010; Palmer 2011). The remarkable case of "Berlin Patient" Timothy Brown -- an HIV-positive American diagnosed with leukemia who appears to have been cured of HIV infection (Hütter 2009; Allers 2011; Hütter 2011) -- has contributed to reinvigorating the scientific community to investigate the possibility of discovering and developing a safe, effective, feasible, and scalable HIV cure (Lewin 2011a, 2011b).
Among the signs of progress, researchers have contributed new insights into where and why HIV persists in the body even when powerful antiretroviral therapy has all but shut it down. Ultrasensitive tests can detect the virus at the level of a single copy of RNA. The first controlled trials of a class of drugs called histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors that may roust HIV from its hiding places are underway, and other types of treatments designed to teach the immune system to either clear or control the virus on its own have been initiated. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is now funding cure-related research specifically through three consortia funded by grants named after long-time AIDS activist Martin Delaney.
Now that a cure has been proved to be possible, the challenge has moved from encouraging researchers to take up cure-oriented studies to figuring out how to design and conduct those studies. Whats more, given that such trials are likely to confer risks to the HIV-positive people who participate in them, researchers, regulators, and activists must come together to ensure not only that participants are kept safe, but also that research can move forward quickly and confidently, even if the first trials do not produce positive results.
To address these objectives, four HIV research advocacy organizations -- the AIDS Policy Project, the Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR), Project Inform, and the Treatment Action Group (TAG) -- convened a meeting in April 2011 bringing together academic researchers, government scientists, regulators, and community advocates to discuss the state of the field and to identify action steps that can be taken to both sustain and hasten the progress of cure-related research.
Some critical questions remain unanswered:
The four conference organizers have issued a report laying out the latest thinking on these core questions, the key obstacles in front of us, and a series of next steps proposed by conference attendees to address those challenges.
The work ahead will require new resources and new levels of cooperation and collaboration -- among scientists, and among researchers, government agencies, activists, and people with HIV. Workshop cosponsors and participants have all committed to transforming the ideas generated at the conference from words on paper into concrete actions.
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Please Note: In July of 2013, NCATE and the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) consolidated to form the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Under this consolidation, NCATE became a subsidiary of CAEP maintaining its recognition by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation for the purpose of maintaining the accreditation of educator preparation providers until such time as said providers come up for accreditation under CAEP.
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Nomar : '03 PED List Includes Martyrs
"David Ortiz looks like one of the television evangelists who gets caught in a seedy motel with a hooker," sneers the Boston Globe's Dan Shaughnessy, adding, "the 2004 Red Sox really were Idiots. Just like the Yankees and everybody else." Oakland's Nomar Garciaparra — previously implicated by proto-sports blogger Bob Ryan — collected a ring for his half season + contribution to Boston's 2004 title campaign, and unsurprisingly takes a different view than the C.H.B. To wit, Nomah would have us believe there are some players on the infamous List of 100 Offenders who intentionally flunked or failed the tests in order to usher in genuine penalties going forward.


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1 Year Anniversary & Big News!
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First, a big ONE YEAR anniversary since our Kickstarter was successful! Thanks for all the support!
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It's a routine that makes the days fly by. 5:30am wake up to do the weather, chop would, prep breakfast and lunch, guide's meetings, help guests with gear issues, and finally get out the door to ski at 8:30. That's when the day gets simpler, lodge maintenance fades into the background, and the purity of one step forward at a time and snow assessment take hold. Your skis grant you the freedom to escape from the grind, whether you are a guest on holiday or a guide/owner/operator for a day at work. We all lose ourselves in the moment of striding uphill and flying downhill, from valley to mountain top and back again. Smooth and fast we slide back to the lodge, the tasks take hold for me again, with a mirror image of the morning routine, but its great to watch the guests stay in that zone, melting away in the sauna, replenishing the burned calories and continuing with the simple life.
But then my world decided to change. Just when you are hitting your stride, sometimes the world has a different path for you to follow. I had just finished a big week of guiding, with a group of guests, we averaged between 8 and 9 thousand feet of skiing a day, a few people squeaking in 50 grand for their week. 6 weeks after having surgery I was worried if I would pull it off, but hard and tiring as it was, it was also rewarding, considering as well that we had uncharacteristically bad snow for a bunch of days from an abnormal wind event that seemed to jack every bit of open snow in British Columbia. The next group came in and a few days later so did the snow. We settled in to the 'normal' 5 to 6 grand of skiing per day, which is plenty by my standards, and with 30cms of fresh snow, it felt like a new world out there. So I was skiing like it was bottomless Kootenay cold smoke, but then I hit bottom. Or at least started my journey to the bottom.
In my typical, 'I want to ski to inspire' fast and fun style, I found the wind jacked snow just below the surface, and my left ski decided to auger in and go a little to the right while my body kept going straight and maybe a little to the left. Then I heard the 'pop' you hear about and fear as a skier/athlete/guide. I instantly knew something was wrong. As is human instinct I tried to get up and walk it off, but boom, I was right back on the ground, my left leg no't working right. Deep in the backcountry, I looked at my watch and started to make decisions. I still was with a group of 12 guests and 2 other guides, so support was there, but that was the rest of everyone's day, dealing with me. A few super labored zig zag turns and collapses and I made it off of avalanche terrain and met up with the group, almost blacking out with pain and adrenaline. With cloud building and a quality rescue sled made by Kootenay Rescue Bubble, Jasmin, my super tough wife and co-guide, made the right call to drag me out. So we immobilized my leg, put me in the sled and spent the next 3 hours getting me back to the lodge. It took 100% from everyone to make it happen, team work at its finest but for sure Andrew (the other guide) and Jasmin worked the hardest.
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granuloma(redirected from acropruritic granuloma)
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granuloma[gran″u-lo´mah] (pl. granulomas, granulo´mata)
an imprecise term applied to (1) any small nodular, delimited aggregation of mononuclear inflammatory cells, or (2) a similar collection of modified macrophages resembling epithelial cells, usually surrounded by a rim of lymphocytes, often with multinucleated giant cells. Some granulomas contain eosinophils and plasma cells, and fibrosis is commonly seen around the lesion. Granuloma formation represents a chronic inflammatory response initiated by various infectious and noninfectious agents.
apical granuloma modified granulation tissue containing elements of chronic inflammation located adjacent to the root apex of a tooth with infected necrotic pulp.
actinic granuloma an annular lesion seen on skin chronically exposed to the sun, with a raised border and a center that appears normal but is actually elastotic.
benign granuloma of thyroid chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland, converting it into a bulky tumor that later becomes extremely hard.
coccidioidal granuloma the secondary stage of coccidioidomycosis.
dental granuloma one usually surrounded by a fibrous sac continuous with the periodontal ligament and attached to the root apex of a tooth.
eosinophilic granuloma
2. a disorder similar to eosinophilic gastroenteritis, characterized by localized nodular or pedunculated lesions of the submucosa and muscle walls, especially of the pyloric area of the stomach, caused by infiltration of eosinophils, but without peripheral eosinophilia and allergic symptoms.
granuloma fissura´tum a firm, whitish, fissured, fibrotic granuloma of the gum and buccal mucosa, occurring on an edentulous alveolar ridge and between the ridge and the cheek.
foreign-body granuloma a localized histiocytic reaction to a foreign body in the tissue.
giant cell reparative granuloma, central a lesion of the jaws composed of a spindle cell stroma punctuated by multinucleate giant cells, considered by most to be a central lesion of the bone of the jaws, presenting an inflammatory reaction to injury or hemorrhage. Some, however, consider it to be a giant cell tumor occurring in both benign and malignant forms, and others consider it to be a form of osteogenic sarcoma, varying in degree of malignancy.
granuloma inguina´le a granulomatous disease that is associated with uncleanliness and is caused by the microorganism Calymmatobacterium granulomatis (sometimes called a Donovan body). Called also granuloma venereum. Although granuloma inguinale is often considered to be a venereal disease, research does not support the hypothesis that it is transmitted by sexual contact. It is possible that natural resistance to the disease is high, so that only a few of the persons exposed are affected. About 10 days to 3 months may elapse after exposure until appearance of the first symptoms, usually small painless ulcers that bleed easily. Swelling in the groin may then follow. A new ulcer or ulcers may appear as the old one heals, so that granuloma inguinale may eventually cover the reproductive organs, buttocks, and lower abdomen, with extensive sores and a foul odor. As persons who have the disease seem to develop little immunity to it, granuloma inguinale can be present for many years.
Treatment of the disease may be with streptomycin. tetracyclines, or lincomycin. There is no known preventive for granuloma inguinale, although it is rare where sanitary living conditions prevail. The drainage from lesions may be infectious and handwashing and basic cleanliness are required. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends standard precautions.
Treatment of the disease may be with streptomycin. tetracyclines, or lincomycin. There is no known preventive for granuloma inguinale, although it is rare where sanitary living conditions prevail. The drainage from lesions may be infectious and handwashing and basic cleanliness are required. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends standard precautions.
lipoid granuloma xanthoma.
lipophagic granuloma a granuloma attended by the loss of subcutaneous fat.
Majocchi's granuloma trichophytic granuloma.
midline granuloma a rare disease of unknown etiology, characterized by granulomatous lesions of the nasal mucosa, sinuses, palate, and pharynx. Massive, progressive, erosive lesions that destroy the involved soft tissue, cartilage, and bone and sometimes extend to the brain are typical. Untreated cases are fatal (lethal midline granuloma).
paracoccidioidal granuloma paracoccidioidomycosis.
peripheral giant cell reparative granuloma giant cell epulis.
pyogenic granuloma a benign, solitary nodule resembling granulation tissue, found anywhere on the body, commonly intraorally, usually at the site of trauma as a response of the tissues to a nonspecific infection.
sarcoid granuloma the granuloma seen with sarcoidosis, consisting of multinucleated giant cells surrounded by macrophages and epithelioid cells derived from macrophages.
swimming pool granuloma a chronic granulomatous bacterial infection caused by contamination of an abrasion sustained in a swimming pool by Mycobacterium marinum, which histologically and clinically resembles tuberculosis. It tends to heal spontaneously within a few months to 2 years.
granuloma telangiecta´ticum a form characterized by numerous dilated blood vessels.
trichophytic granuloma a form of tinea corporis seen mainly on the lower legs, due to infection of hairs by the fungus Trichophyton; characteristics include raised, circumscribed, boggy granulomas that are disseminated or arranged in chains. Lesions are slowly absorbed or undergo necrosis, leaving depressed scars. Called also Majocchi's granuloma.
granuloma tro´picum yaws.
granuloma vene´reum granuloma inguinale.
Term applied to nodular inflammatory lesions, usually small or granular, firm, persistent, and containing compactly grouped modified phagocytes (for example, epithelioid cells, giant cells, and other macrophages).
See also: granulomatosis.
See also: granulomatosis.
[granulo- + G. -oma, tumor]
granuloma/gran·u·lo·ma/ (gran″u-lo´mah) pl. granulomas, granulo´mata an imprecise term for (1) any small nodular delimited aggregation of mononuclear inflammatory cells, or (2) such a collection of modified macrophages resembling epithelial cells, usually surrounded by a rim of lymphocytes.
actinic granuloma a round lesion with a raised border seen on skin chronically exposed to sunlight.
granuloma annula´re a benign, self-limited disease consisting of round granulomas of the dermis in groups, with papules or nodules, mainly seen in young girls.
apical granuloma modified granulation tissue containing elements of chronic inflammation, located adjacent to the root apex of a tooth with infected, necrotic pulp.
coccidioidal granuloma secondary coccidioidomycosis.
eosinophilic granuloma
2. a disorder similar to eosinophilic gastroenteritis, with localized nodular or pedunculated lesions of the submucosa and muscle walls, especially of the pyloric area of the stomach, caused by infiltration of eosinophils, but without peripheral eosinophilia or allergic symptoms.
3. anisakiasis.
granuloma fissura´tum a firm, red, fissured, fibrotic granuloma of the gum and buccal mucosa of an edentulous alveolar ridge between the ridge and cheek; caused by an ill-fitting denture.
infectious granuloma one due to a specific microorganism, as tubercle bacilli.
granuloma inguina´le a granulomatous venereal disease, usually seen in dark-skinned people, marked by purulent ulceration of the external genitals, caused by Calymmatobacterium granulomatis.
lethal midline granuloma a rare lethal necrotizing granuloma that destroys the midface; it is nearly always preceded by longstanding nonspecific inflammation of the nose or nasal sinuses, with purulent, often bloody discharge.
lipoid granuloma xanthoma.
lipophagic granuloma granuloma with loss of subcutaneous fat.
midline granuloma lethal midline g.
paracoccidioidal granuloma paracoccidioidomycosis.
peripheral giant cell reparative granuloma giant cell epulis.
pyogenic granuloma a benign, solitary nodule resembling granulation tissue, found anywhere but often in the mouth, usually at the site of trauma as a tissue response to nonspecific infection.
reticulohistiocytic granuloma a solitary reticulohistiocytoma that is not associated with systemic involvement.
sarcoid granuloma the granuloma seen with sarcoidosis.
swimming pool granuloma one that complicates injuries sustained in swimming pools, attributed to Mycobacterium balnei, often healing spontaneously over time.
trichophytic granuloma tinea corporis, usually on the lower legs, due to Trichophyton infecting hairs at the site, with raised, circumscribed, boggy granulomas, scattered or in chains; lesions are slowly absorbed, or undergo necrosis, leaving scars.
n. pl. granulo·mas or granulo·mata (-mə-tə)
Any of various nodular masses of granulocytic monocytes and other immune cells, including macrophages and eosinophils, that aggregate in response to a chronic infection, such as tuberculosis, or other inflammatory process.
gran′u·lo′ma·tous (-mə-təs) adj.
[gran′yoo͡lō′mə] pl. granulomas, granulomata
Etymology: L, granulum + Gk, oma, tumor
a chronic inflammatory lesion most commonly caused by histoplasmosis, a fungal infection. It is characterized by an accumulation of macrophages; epithelioid macrophages, with or without lymphocytes; and giant cells into a single, discrete enlarged mass. Granulomas most often occur in the lungs. They may resolve spontaneously, remain static, become gangrenous, spread, or act as a focus of infection. Treatment depends on the cause and probable course of the particular granuloma.
granuloma(1) A nodular aggregate of epithelioid histiocytes (macrophages surrounded by lymphocytes), often accompanied by multinucleated epithelioid cells and scattered CD4 T cells in the centre (which function in antigen recognition), surrounded by a rim of collagen, rare CD8 T cells and proliferating fibroblasts.
Chronic infection, sarcoidosis and drug toxicity; if necrotic, TB is suspected; eosinophils favours allergy.
(2) A nonspecific term which may be used by non-pathologists for any rounded mass or bump.
1. A nodular aggregate of epithelioid histiocytes or macrophages surrounded by lymphocytes, often accompanied by multinucleated epithelioid cells, and scattered CD4 T cells in the center, which function in antigen recognition, surrounded by a rim of collagen, rare CD8 T cells and proliferating fibroblasts DiffDx Chronic infection, sarcoidosis, and drug toxicity; if necrotic, TB is suspected; eosinophils favors allergy.
2. A nonspecific term which may be used by nonpathologists for any rounded mass or bump. See Central giant cell granuloma, Ceroid granuloma, Doughnut granuloma, Eosinophilic granuloma, Epithelioid granuloma, Fish tank granuloma, Giant cell granuloma, Giant cell reparative granuloma, Juvenile xanthogranuloma, Lethal midline granuloma, Lymphogranuloma venereum, Midline granuloma, Naked granuloma, Peripheral giant cell granuloma, Pregnancy granuloma, Pulse granuloma, Pyogenic granuloma, Swimming pool granuloma.
gran·u·lo·ma, pl. granulomata (gran'yū-lō'mă, -tă)
A nodular inflammatory lesion, firm and persistent and usually either small or granular, which includes epithelial cells and may also contain other compactly grouped modified phagocytes such as giant cells and other macrophages; often bordered by lymphocytes.
See also: granulomatosis
See also: granulomatosis
[granulo- + G. -oma, tumor]
granuloma(gran?yu-lo'ma ) (gran?yu-lo'ma-ta) plural.granulomasplural.granulomata [ granulo- + -oma]
An inflammatory response that results when macrophages are unable to destroy foreign substances that have entered or invaded body tissues. Large numbers of macrophages are drawn to the affected area over 7 to 10 days, surround the target, and enclose it. They in turn are surrounded by polymorphonuclear leukocytes, other immune cells, and fibroblasts. Granulomas are common in many conditions, including leprosy, tuberculosis, cat scratch disease, some fungal infections, and foreign body reactions, e.g., reactions to sutures. granulomatous (gran?yu-lo'ma-tus), adjective See: giant cell; tuberculosis; Wegener granulomatosis
granuloma annulare
A circular rash with a raised red border, usually found on the hands, knuckles, or arms of young patients. The cause is unknown. The rash often lasts 1 or 2 years and then may disappear spontaneously.See: illustration
apical granulomaDental granuloma.
benign granuloma of the thyroid
A lymphadenoma of the thyroid.
coccidioidal granuloma
A chronic, generalized granuloma caused by the fungus Coccidioides immitis.See: coccidioidomycosis
dental granuloma
A granuloma developing at the tip of a tooth root, usually the result of pulpitis. It consists of a proliferating mass of chronic inflammatory tissue and possibly epithelial nests or colonies of bacteria. It may be encapsulated by fibrous tissue of the periodontal ligament.Synonym: apical granuloma; apical periodontitis
eosinophilic granuloma
A form of xanthomatosis accompanied by eosinophilia and the formation of cysts on bone.
granuloma fissuratum
A circumscribed, firm, fissured, fibrotic, benign tumor caused by chronic irritation. It may occur where hard objects such as dentures or the earpieces of glasses rub against the labioalveolar fold or the retroauricular fold. The tumor disappears when the irritating object is removed.
foreign body granuloma
Chronic inflammation around foreign bodies such as sutures, talc, splinters, or gravel.Synonym: foreign body reaction
granuloma fungoidesMycosis fungoides.
infectious granuloma
Any infectious disease in which granulomas are formed, e.g., tuberculosis or syphilis. Granulomas are also formed in mycoses and protozoan infections.
granuloma inguinale
A granulomatous ulcerative disease in which the initial lesion commonly appears in the genital area as a painless nodule.
This type of granuloma is caused by a short, gram-negative bacillus, Calymmatobacterium granulomatis, ("Donovan body").
Erythromycin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, or tetracyclines are used in treating this disease. Single-dose therapy with intramuscular ceftriaxone or oral ciprofloxacin may be effective.
granuloma iridis
A granuloma that develops on the iris.
lipoid granuloma
A granuloma that contains fatty tissue or cholesterol.
lipophagic granuloma
A granuloma in which the macrophages have phagocytosed the surrounding fat cells.
Majocchi granulomaMajocchi disease.
malignant granulomaHodgkin disease.
pyogenic granulomaSee: lobular capillary hemangioma
granuloma pyogenicumSee: lobular capillary hemangioma
pyrogenic granulomaSee: lobular capillary hemangioma
swimming pool granuloma
A chronic skin infection caused by Mycobacterium marinum.
granuloma telangiectaticum
A very vascular granuloma at any site, but esp. in the nasal mucosa or pharynx.
trichophytic granulomaMajocchi disease.
1. A localized mass of GRANULATION TISSUE forming a nodule. Granulomas are often a response to the presence of foreign material within the tissues, and are commonly associated with persistent infection and inflammation.
2. An aggregate of EPITHELIOID macrophages often including multinucleated giant cells, plasma cells and eosinophils.
A collection of inflammatory cells forming a microscopic lesion, many of which are scattered throughout the lung tissue in patients who have had numerous acute episodes of HP.
granuloma (gran·y·lōˑ·m),
Growth appearing like a nodule, consisting essentially of granulation tissue and occurring as a result of localized inflammation. It can appear on the conjunctiva, the iris, the lacrimal gland, or the orbit.
gran·u·lo·ma, pl. granulomata (gran'yū-lō'mă, -tǎ)
Term applied to nodular inflammatory lesions, usually small or granular, firm, persistent, and containing compactly grouped modified phagocytes.
[granulo- + G. -oma, tumor]
granuloma (gran´ūlō´mə),
n a localized mass of granulation tissue characterized by an accumulation of macrophages, epithelioid macrophages, with or without lymphocytes, and giant cells into a discrete mass.
granuloma, central giant cell,
n a painless, benign, expansile lesion on bone, usually on the anterior mandible, less frequently crossing the midline of the mandible. Usually contain a number of multinucleated giant cells.
granuloma, chronic,
n (chronic apical periodontitis) a chronic inflammatory tissue surrounding the apical foramina as a result of irritation from within the root canal system.
granuloma, dental,
n a mass of granulation tissue surrounded by a fibrous capsule attached at the apex of a pulp-involved tooth. It produces a radiolucency that is fairly well demarcated.
granuloma, eosinophilic
n a granulomatous inflammatory disease of unknown etiology, usually monofocal in bone but sometimes affecting soft tissues. Sheets of histiocytes and masses of eosinophils characterize the lesion histologically. See also disease, Langerhans cell.
granuloma, giant cell reparative,
n an inflammatory lesion located near the gingival margin. It takes the shape of a mushroom, has a smooth, glossy surface, bleeds easily, and tends to reoccur after removal. It generally occurs in the third trimester of pregnancy. See also granuloma, pyogenic and granuloma, central giant cell.
granuloma inguinale
n a sexually transmitted disease characterized by ulcers of the skin and subcutaneous tissues of the groin and genitalia. It is caused by infection with
C. granulomatis, a small, gram-negative, rod-shaped bacillus.
C. granulomatis, a small, gram-negative, rod-shaped bacillus.
granuloma, pyogenic,
n a tumorlike mass of granulation tissue produced in response to minor trauma in some individuals. It is not suppuration producing, as the name suggests, but is highly vascular and bleeds readily. They are histologically identical to pregnancy granulomas, but they may be found in either gender in any location, and may occur at any age. Some prefer the term
lobular capillary hemangioma to describe a pyogenic granuloma, as it more accurately describes the histologic findings.
lobular capillary hemangioma to describe a pyogenic granuloma, as it more accurately describes the histologic findings.
granuloma, reticuloendothelial
n See disease, lipoid storage.
a tumor-like mass or nodule of granulation tissue, with actively growing fibroblasts and capillary buds, consisting of a collection of modified macrophages resembling epithelial cells, surrounded by a rim of mononuclear cells, chiefly lymphocytes, and sometimes a center of giant multinucleate cells; it is due to a chronic inflammatory process associated with infectious disease or invasion by a foreign body.
acropruritic granuloma
see acral lick dermatitis.
apical granuloma
modified granulation tissue containing elements of chronic inflammation located adjacent to the root apex of a tooth with infected necrotic pulp.
canine eosinophilic granuloma
see eosinophilic granuloma.
cholesterol granuloma
see cholesteatoma.
coccidioidal granuloma
the secondary, progressive, chronic (granulomatous) stage of coccidioidomycosis.
dental granuloma
one usually surrounded by a fibrous sac continuous with the periodontal ligament and attached to the root apex of a tooth.
enzootic nasal granuloma
see enzootic nasal granuloma.
equine dermal granuloma
see swamp cancer.
feline lick granuloma
see feline eosinophilic granuloma complex.
granuloma fissuratum
a firm, whitish, fissured, fibrotic granuloma of the gum and buccal mucosa, occurring on an edentulous alveolar ridge and between the ridge and the cheek.
foreign body granuloma
a localized histiocytic reaction to a foreign body in the tissue.
idiopathic sterile g's
occur in dogs and cats; the lesions are painless and may become ulcerated and secondarily infected. An immune-mediated cause is suspected and the lesions often respond to treatment with corticosteroids or other immunomodulating drugs. Sometimes lesions regress spontaneously.
infectious granuloma
infection by one of the systemic mycotic fungal agents which result in a granulomatous lesion in the skin.
intestinal eosinophilic granuloma
see angiostrongyluscostaricensis.
linear granuloma
well-delineated, elevated plaques with an eroded surface that occur in a linear pattern, usually on the caudal aspect of the hindleg(s) of cats. Pruritus is variable. Similar lesions may also occur in the oral cavity and on the lips. See also feline eosinophilic granuloma complex.
lipoid granuloma
a granuloma containing lipoid cells; xanthoma.
lipophagic granuloma
a granuloma attended by the loss of subcutaneous fat.
mycotic granuloma
see swamp cancer.
palisading granuloma
one characterized by the arrangement of histiocytes surrounding a focus of fibrin, foreign material, degenerating collagen.
paracoccidioidal granuloma
peripheral giant cell reparative granuloma
a pedunculated or sessile lesion of the gingivae or alveolar ridge, apparently arising from the periodontium or mucoperiosteum, and usually due to trauma. It is uncommon in humans and animals. Called also reparative granuloma of the jaw.
pressure point granuloma
see pressure points.
pyogenic granuloma
a benign, solitary, nodule resembling granulation tissue, found anywhere on the body, commonly intraorally, usually at the site of trauma as a response of the tissues to a nonspecific infection.
reparative granuloma of the jaw
see peripheral giant cell reparative granuloma (above).
sperm granuloma
granuloma of the epididymis caused by leakage of spermatozoa from the efferent tubules or the epididymis into surrounding tissue. May be due to trauma, infection or to congenital defects in the duct system.
staphylococcal granuloma
a large mass containing small abscesses, found in the wall of the uterus of the sow. See also botryomycosis.
telangiectatic granuloma
a form characterized by numerous dilated blood vessels.
tuberculous granuloma
the lesion of tuberculosis and the prototype of granulomatous inflammation. It is composed of histiocytes and epithelioid cells surrounded by giant cells of the Langhans type, lymphocytes and fibroblasts. Bacteria are found in the cytoplasm of the epithelioid and giant cells.
ulcerative granuloma of swine
see ulcerative granuloma of swine.
venereal granuloma
see canine transmissible venereal tumor.


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17 Terrific Tech Gifts
With Black Friday coming up very soon, the rush begins to get our loved ones the perfect Xmas or Holiday gift. At The iMums we love seeing all the great new technology that is being created, and seeing how the connected home is evolving year upon year. We have been busy creating all our Holiday Gift Guides to showcase some of our favorite products and help you choose the perfect gift for your loved ones. Here are 17 of our favorite Tech products for the adults on your gift list, be sure to also check out our kids gift guide, our gifts for health and wellness, our gifts for parents and our gifts under $30.
Happy Holidays and Happy Shopping!
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Orbi- Whole House Wi-Fi
The single most important thing to keep all our connected home, computing and entertainment technology working well is a strong internet signal. With all the connected devices a typical household has competing for bandwidth, it is important to have a great router to optimize your Wi-Fi signal. The Orbi Home Wi-Fi system is designed to meet high demands for Wi-Fi connectivity, and comes with a base unit and a satellite. It is a mesh Wi-Fi system with a difference- the world's first Tri-Band Wi-Fi system that has one channel dedicated entirely to connecting the router base unit and the satellite. What this means in practical terms it is delivers fast internet speeds without dead spots over a 4,000 square foot area. It is also incredibly easy to set up. As you move around your home your devices automatically switch to whichever unit is giving you the best signal, and the dedicated channel makes sure the Wi-Fi from the satellite is as strong as from the router. The Orbi router and satellite create a single high speed network where your devices can move between bands and to different parts of the home without ever having to reconnect. I love how the Orbi has eliminated Wi-Fi dead spots from my home, even in hard to reach areas where the signal has to go through interior and exterior walls. Available from Amazon, Best Buy and other retailers RRP US$399
SingleCue Gen 2
Until recently the idea you could control your home entertainment with the hand movement was the stuff of science fiction but with SingleCue it is a reality. The newly released 2nd generation Singlecue allows you to control your TV and a whole host of other devices including Media Streamers such as AppleTV, Roku and Hulu; Cable TV boxes, audio systems; soundbars, and even your Nest Thermostat or Phillips Hue lightbulbs. A full list of compatible devices can be found here, it doesn't yet work with game consoles or DVD players but the manufacturer is working on adding new devices (Nest was only added this month.) You can set up shortcuts for your favorite combinations such as turning on your TV & Apple TV together and automatically switching the TV to the right output for the AppleTV. You can also mute your TV instantly with a simple ssh gesture. You don't need to wear any special ring or have anything in your hand, it is all controlled via simple finger movements picked up from the SingleCue box. SingleCue is a really cool device for your living room and saves hours of hunting under the sofa cushions for lost remotes! Available from Amazon for US$149
Sengled Pulse Link
With TV screens getting bigger and bigger we often find ourselves sitting further from the screen for an optimal viewing experience but that can lead to a less than optimal audio experience. The Sengled Pulse link is a simple solution providing surround sound without the need to wire in new speakers. The Sengled Pulse link starter set combines 2 products- a pair of Sengled Pulse Bulbs and a Pulse Link. The Pulse is an innovative smart bulb which combines a dimmable LED light and a JBL Bluetooth Speaker. The Link is a box that connects to your TV, via included 3.5mm or RCA cables. and allows it to remotely connect with the Pulse bulbs. They work with the Pulse app allowing you to control your lights from the app, listen to your TV through the Pulse JBL speakers and play music via Bluetooth from your phone or tablet. A really simple, flexible way to bring surround sound to your living room and play audio from your TV or audio device to JBL speakers . Available from Amazon for US$179.99
Petcube Play
The newly released Petcube Play might just be the ideal gift for the pet lover on your list. This new version of the Petcube is more compact and has an upgraded 1080 HD camera with night vision, 2 way audio and 3x digital zoom. It also features a built-in laser pointer controlled via the Petcube app so you can play with your pets when you are away from home, keeping them active and entertained. Even when your schedule is busy you can still get them playing by using the autoplay mode. The camera can recotrd 24/7 and for an extra fee you can subscribe to Petcube care for 10 or 30 day storage of recording history. Available from Petcube.com , Amazon , Best Buy and major retailers RRP US$199 BLACK FRIDAY SALE $50 OFF! $149
Drop Connected Scale
The Drop Connected Scale is the perfect gift for the home baker or chef. The smart scale connects to the Drop Recipes app on your iPad or iPhone. Drop Recipes is an interactive cookbook with hundreds of tested recipes for Cooking, Baking and Cocktails. The Drop Scale weighs your ingredients accurately and can scale a recipe based on how much of an ingredient you have on hand. If you are out of an ingredient I will suggest substitutions, and there is even a community section in the app where users can upload and share their own recipes. Available from Amazon, Target and other retailers from RRP $99.99 Currently US$78.99 at Amazon
Arlo Pro by NETGEAR
If you know someone who wants to keep a secure eye on their home inside or out, but wants the freedom to quickly and easily install cameras with the minimum of fuss the new Arlo Pro system from NETGEAR is a great gift. Like the original Arlo the cameras are totally wireless and mount via magnetic ball and socket style joint- making them a snap to install and move. The new Pro cameras run on rechargeable batteries with a staggering 5 MONTH battery life in normal use! The cameras are weatherproof and have 2 way audio, night vision, motion detection, 130° camera angle, a smart siren, local backup option plus 7 days free cloud storage. A great gift for use in or outside the home – for home security, watching a babies room, checking on a pet or elderly relative when you are away from home or a myriad of other uses. Available from Amazon, Best Buy and other retailers systems from US$249
JBL Pulse 2 Portable Speaker + Light Show
The JBL Pulse 2 is a great sounding. splash proof, portable speaker with colorful light effects that make it fun to take the music with you where ever you go. It has a battery life of up to 10 hours and you can use it as a standalone speaker, or wirelessly connect multiple speakers via the JBL connect app. The Pulse2 can be used to answer calls and connect to Siri or Google Now. I really enjoy its interactive light show, which is also controlled via the JBL Connect app. There are 8 different light shows to choose from including fire, rain, fireflies, stars, fireworks, traffic, hourglass and canvas- where you draw the light pattern. You can interact with each of the shows, for instance increasing the size of the flames, or the intensity of the rain or adding shooting stars. Many of the light shows also have accompanying sound effects. If you switch off the music you can listen to the sound of a fire crackling or rain pouring down as the light show mirrors the sounds. You can also change the light color to match a color in your environment by scanning it with the light sensor. The Pulse2 is a 84mm diameter x 195mm tall (approx 3″ x 7.7″) and weighs 775gm (approx 1.7lb) A great gift for the music lover, this speaker sounds great, has a good battery life and some really fun interactive light shows with accompanying sound effects. Available from JBL.COM, Amazon and other retailers RRP US$199.99 (currently on sale for $119.95)
Royole Moon 3D Virtual Mobile Theater
For the movie lover or serious gamer the Royole Moon 3D Virtual Mobile Theater is the ultimate gift. With the Royole Moon you can enjoy an immersive 3D cinema or gaming experience anywhere you wish. Two Full HD 1080p AMOLED displays at over 3000 ppi resolution simulate a giant 800" curved screen with stereoscopic 3D, and active noise cancelling headphones complete the experience. Moon's screen is scalable, allowing full control over the screen size for a personalized viewing experience. It features a patented foldable design, ultra-soft headphone covers, and a premium breathable eye cover to ensure comfort even after long periods of continuous use. It also includes 32GB of internal storage and battery life of up to 5 hours of continuous video playback. Advanced optics allow most eyeglass wearers to enjoy Moon without their corrective lenses. Available www.royole.com and Amazon MSRP $799
01: The World's First Dimensioning Instrument
01 from InstruMMents is billed as the world's first dimensioning instrument. This makes it a great gift for anyone who wants to easily measure things- crafters, home handymen, and anyone who wants to design or create .01 rolls over straight, curved or contoured objects to intuitively capture, log, and share dimensions. Elegantly carved in aluminum, 01 is contained within a pen, pencil or stylus, and wirelessly connects to smartphones. Although it is currently being launched via Indiegogo it is already fully functioning and due to ship in time for the holidays. Available from Instrumments.com or Indiegogo from US$159
Custom Made iPad or iPhone case from Dodo Cases
Every tablet or smartphone deserves a case to protect it. A really personalized gift is to have a case custom created just for your loved one's iPhone or iPad. Dodo Cases is a San Francisco-based company that uses traditional book binding techniques to create iPad and iPhone cases, and offers a custom case making service. For the iPad cases you can choose from a range of solid or patterned fabrics or 4 colors of leather. You can choose a single or two-tone exterior. For the interior fabric you can choose from a variety of solid colors or patterns or from a selection of city maps. The maps are a great way to personalize if you choose a city that has particular significance to the recipient. You can add final touches by picking the color of elastic and even have a name or message embossed on the front on gold or black letters. A truly one-of-a-kind gift! Available from DoDoCases.com custom iPhone cases start from $49.99 and custom iPad cases from $79.99.
SanDisk iXpand Flash storage for iPhone and iPad
A problem most iPhone and iPad users suffer from is lack of storage space- unlike Android phones you can't just slip in a micro-SD card to increase storage and it costs a lot to buy iOS devices with large amounts of internal storage. The iXpand Flash drive from SanDisk is a simple solution to this problem. It is a very small, light flash drive that connects via the Lightning port of your iOS device. It is very easy to transfer content from your iOS device to the drive to create space and you can then use its USB connector to transfer them to your computer. You can also set it up to automatically backup your camera roll whenever it s connected. If you are traveling and want to take a movie with you, you can load it on the drive from your computer and watch it directly on your device without ever downloading it ! It has a flexible connector that allows it to be used with most cases, and is available in 32GB, 64GB and 128 GB versions. Available from Amazon and other retailers from US$59.99
RazorPlatinum Powerbank from MyCharge
One of the cool features about the new MacBooks is that they can now to powered via a USB-C instead of needing a proprietary Mac charger. This opens up more possibilities for charging on the go. The new RazorPlatinum Powerbank from MyCharge has a built-in USB-C port and enough power to recharge a MacBook as well as USB-A port for your other devices. This 13400mAh Lithium Polymer battery has ultra fast charging and recharging. It measures 6.5 in x 4.8 in x 1.1 in and weighs in at under 1lb, making it very small and light for a battery of this capacity. Available from MyCharge.com and Best Buy for US$99.99
Amazon Echo
One noticeable trend in the Connected Home market in 2016 is that more and more connected home devices are having Amazon Alexa integration . This means that if you have an Amazon Echo or Echo Dot you can control them via your voice. The Amazon Echo is a pretty cool device all by itself but with the integration of other connected home devices its uses keep multiplying. The Echo has immersive 360º omni-directional audio with far-field voice recognition so it can hear you from across the room even while music is playing. It plays all your music from Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, and more using just your voice, and controls a whole host of connected home devices. Echo also answers questions, reads audiobooks and the news, reports traffic and weather, gives info on local businesses, provides sports scores and schedules, and lets you shop on Amazon using the Alexa Voice Service. Available from Amazon for US$179.99 BLACK FRIDAY SALE $139.99
Amazon Echo Dot
If you already have a speaker system in the room you are using your Echo in, you may prefer to get the more affordable Echo Dot, as it can connect to your existing speakers via a 3.5mm cable. Apart from the large speaker it has all the other features of its bigger brother the Amazon Echo. Like the Echo it has far-field voice recognition and can plays your music from Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, and more. It also controls a whole host of connected home devices, answers questions, reads audiobooks and the news, reports traffic and weather, gives info on local businesses, provides sports scores and schedules, and lets you shop on Amazon using the Alexa Voice Service. It has a small built-in speaker and you can use Echo Dots in multiple rooms to provide Alexa enabled control throughout the home. The Echo Dot is Available from Amazon for US$49.99 BLACK FRIDAY SALE $39.99 and is also available in 3 packs at a $20 savings or six packs where you buy 5 and get one free.
SMARTvr Virtual Reality Viewer from Dodo Case
With the invention of Google Cardboard there is more and more Virtual Reality content becoming available in iTunes and Google Play stores. This is great as it means more people can access Virtual Reality content without needing to buy an expensive VR headset like the Oculus Rift. SMARTvr is a great way to access the content made available by Google cardboard on your smartphone, but using a more stylish and durable viewer than the original Cardboard. If fits most iOS and Android smartphones and folds to a flat package about the size of an iPhone 5 when not in use. The case is made from cast aluminum and ballistic nylon with a microsuede lens cover & light blocking shield. It is Google Cardboard certified and really simple to use You just unfold it, scan the QR code to link, slip the phone into the clips on the back, fold down the light shield, and you are ready to enjoy your VR apps. It is a great VR viewer- compact, portable, durable, affordable and flexible to fit different size smartphones
Available from DodoCase.com for US$39.99
Lightning Audio + Charge Rockstar from Belkin
The new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus no longer have an audio jack as they are designed to use Bluetooth headphones. However, not everyone likes Bluetooth headphones, so there are several new headphones on the market that use the iPhone's Lightning connector as an innovative way around the problem. This does however create a new problem- if your battery starts to run low you can't charge the phone and continue to use your Lightning headphones at the same time. Belkin has solved this problem with the Lightning Audio Charge Rockstar which doubles your Lightning ports – providing one for listening and one for charging. RRP $39.99 Available from Belkin.com, Apple and other retailers.
VIDBOX Video Conversion Suite
Do you have a friend or relative who still has lots of home videos lying around on VHS tapes or on camcorder tapes? This could be the perfect gift for them. Tapes deteriorate over time and it becomes harder and harder to find ways to play them, so its important to get them transferred to digital formats or you may lose the content entirely. Instead of taking them in to be professionally copied (which can be cost prohibitive if you have a lot of tapes to transfer) you can convert them at home with VIDBOX Video Conversion Suite. To use VIDBOX you need a VCR or camcorder that can play your tapes, and a Mac or PC. The Video Conversion suite comes with a key to download the software or you can install it via the included CD-Rom. The VIDBOX little white box is the key to connecting your video output device to the computer. You wire it to your VCR/ camcorder via RCA to RCA cables (included) or RCA to S-Cable (not included) and connect it to your computer via the included USB cable. Once it is connected launch the VIDBOX software and follow the on screen instructions. The video will record as a digital file on your computer in real time as it plays on your VCR/ camcorder. Once the recording is finished you can preview it and save to iMovie or iTunes (on Mac). The Video conversion suite includes software for both Mac and PC or you can buy Mac or PC only versions for slightly less. Available from VIDBOX.COM or Amazon RRP Suite $99.99 or PC or Mac only $79.99. Suite currently $69.99 on Amazon
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Some really good news from the California legislative election results for those in favor of innovative state policies on climate change. First, Sen. Fran "Clean Cars and AB 32" Pavley has won her tough reelection fight against challenger Todd Zink, who had attacked her for (among other things) being too far left on the environment. Sen. Pavley has authored and helped to pass some of the nation's most creative, forceful, and meaningful climate laws, including both the California limits on car GHG emissions that provided the template for the current federal clean car law, and AB 32. Her reelection had been made difficult by redistricting. Kudos to Sen. Pavley and her staff.
Second, in a suprise twist it seems that California may now have a supermajority in both houses of its Legislature. This would have significant implications for much that gets done in Sacramento this season, including in the environmental world. Among other things, it opens up interesting possibilities for shoring up or amending environmental laws (like AB 32) that impose costs on some regulated parties and that might otherwise be vulnerable to charges that they are illegal taxes (since taxes may be passed only by a supermajority in California, a restriction that became even more severe after passage of Prop 26 in 2010).


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