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In 2010, the Glock 19 was Glock's best selling gun, commercially. Now in its fourth generation and still widely regarded for its reliability and durability the midsize 19 remains a very popular choice for concealed carry, target shooting at the range, and home defense. The differences between the four generations of Glock 19s include grip patterns, finger grooves in the stock, the addition of a tactical rail, and for 2011, interchangeable backstraps for a "perfect" fit. Beyond that, not much has changed over the years.
Glocks, like any other gun, can show wear and tear over time, especially with heavy use. Tenifer slides show holster wear and night sites grow dim. In fact, that's exactly what was happening with a friend's Gen2 Glock 19. The pistol was starting to look a bit tired. Rather than shelling out $500 or more for a new gun or going through the hassle of selling it, I convinced my friend to see what we could do to upgrade the Glock, spending around $200 to turn it into a custom carry pistol.
This particular Glock 19 rides every day in a Fobus paddle holster as my friend makes deliveries and runs errands for a local firm. Because he has little kids, my friend doesn't chamber a round until he leaves for work each morning and he unloads the 19 each night when he returns home. So the gun is in and out of the holster at least a couple times every day. As such, the slide shows signs typical signs of wear. At around 15 years old, the factory night sites have lost much of their usable glow.
With a $200 limit, here's what we had done to the Gen 2 Glock 19:
The first upgrade — refinishing the slide in DiamondKote — would be purely cosmetic. At the recommendation of a local gunsmith, I sent the Glock's slide and barrel to Mike Boglarsky at M&R Arms Specialties (www.mrarms.com) in Mt. Clemens, Mich. M&R offers a multitude of color options, from matte black to gold to purple. Being somewhat traditional but wanting to jazz up the Glock a bit, I was leaning toward the silver until Mike told me that he could also do a titanium color. Relying solely on Mike's advice, I gave him the go-ahead.
Mike says he can apply color treatments to the Glock's polymer frame as well, which I respectfully declined. In a couple days, Mike called to let me know the slide and barrel were ready for pickup. It looks great and the subtle but classy titanium color is a great match for the Glock's dark polymer frame. Cost: $57 + shipping from M&R Arms
The second upgrade — replacing the old night sights — would be a much more functional change and a must-have on a carry or defense gun. I selected Truglo's Brite Site TFO, a combination Tritium and fiber optic sight that offers a bright green dot for a front sight and slightly less bright (although very visible) yellow dots for the rear sight. Never having sighted a gun through bi-colored night sites, I worried that the green and yellow dots would be gimmicky or confusing. Thankfully, neither is true. The Truglo sights are easily seen in bright daylight or in darkness. The brighter green front sight is easy to acquire and the yellow dots in the rear sight are easy to align. Cost: $97 from CheaperThanDirt.com
The third upgrade — adding a Clipdraw — would also enhance the functionality of the gun, at least in how my friend will use it on a daily basis. Since his daily routine requires a lot of driving and errands in Michigan's four seasons, he decided to try carrying inside the waistband with a Clipdraw installed—a setup that would allow easy "holstering" and removal of the Glock as needed. A simple but well-designed piece of black powder-coated metal, the Clipdraw attaches to the Glock securely and holds it inside the waistband securely, keeping it steady but allowing some movement to accommodate sitting and standing with a concealed weapon. Moreover the Clipdraw keeps the Glock at just the right height, allowing the user to get fingers around the stock when drawing.
Cost: $25.95 from Clipdraw.com
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Follow your doctor's orders for optimal post-op results
Your facial plastic surgeon wants to provide the best possible surgical results with a rapid and comfortable recovery. Your physician will give you specific instructions to follow that are tailored toward the procedure you are having; however, there are also steps you can take to make your recovery optimal.
Essential Education
Studies have reported that informed patients felt less anxiety before and after surgery, which then improved their recovery process. Take the time to research the procedure you are having via books or the Internet. Your physician will also provide education, describing the procedure, the technique, and the recovery. Make sure you understand the entire process and feel free to ask questions, such as: What type of anesthesia will be used local, intravenous, or both? What are the steps of the procedure? How long with the procedure take? How will I feel when I first wake up from the surgery? Will I be on any medication and for how long? How long will I need to take off of work? When can I expect swelling to go down? When is it okay to resume normal activities? Can I apply makeup to camouflage the area?
Medications, Smoking, and Supplements
Prior to surgery, usually about two weeks, you will be asked to refrain from taking any and all blood thinning agents (Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), Vitamin E, herbal supplements, herbal teas, and red wine. Also, refrain from smoking. The combination of nicotine and carbon monoxide deprives the body of oxygen needed for healing and resistance to infection.
One vitamin you may want to start taking is Vitamin K. This fat-soluble vitamin plays an important role in blood clotting and is given to supplement a potential dietary insufficiency. Vitamin K can be found in such foods as spinach, broccoli, and kiwi.
Plan for Success
During your recovery, you want to be as relaxed and as comfortable as possible. By planning in advance, you can set yourself up for a worry-free time when your body can completely concentrate on recuperation.
- Plan your wardrobe for the day of surgery and the week following.
- Fill all prescriptions prior to surgery.
- Gather a support system of family members and friends to help with post-operative responsibilities.
- Prepare and freeze food for the week following surgery.
- Pamper yourself and keep a positive attitude.
- Protect yourself from sun exposure with a wide-brimmed hat and sunscreen (SPF 15).
Your satisfaction with the procedure and the convalescence are important. While healing varies with each person, proper planing and care will make your recovery time more pleasant and your spring more enjoyable.

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- Page 1 Panasonic TX-P50G30 Review
- Page 2 Features and First Picture Quality Thoughts Review
- Page 3 Picture Quality and Conclusions Review
- Excellent picture quality
- Affordable for a 50in Panasonic plasma
- Good multimedia features
- Not the brightest picture
- Some jaggedness with 50Hz sources
- Not helpful for wall mounting
Key Specifications
- Review Price: £899.00
- 50in plasma TV
- 600Hz sub-field drive technology
- Infinite Black technology
- Viera Connect support
- THX and ISF certified
For some of you, as we're only too aware, 3D is about as appealing a prospect as pouring vinegar into your eyes. Even for some people who are interested in it, it's something that they can't quite bring themselves to pay lots of extra cash for.
In other words, there's still a very healthy market out there for TVs that don't carry 3D. This is especially true at the cheapest end of the TV world, but we're also pretty confident that there some quite 'serious' TV viewers who want a quality TV without having to pay for 3D features they don't want.
It's to this latter group that Panasonic's P50G30 seems designed to appeal. For despite lacking 3D, its build quality and spec sheet reveal it to be anything but basic.
Its design isn't exactly the most stylish around (though the introduction of a light grey section in the middle of the bottom edge and the application of a decent amount of gloss to the bezel both make it a notch or too more attractive than anything Panasonic launched in 2010). It certainly is incredibly robustly built, though, giving you real confidence in its long-term reliability. This is not a TV that should break easily.
The downside to this is that its substantial weight makes it not particularly conducive to wall hanging. A fact that's underlined by the surprising fact that the vast majority of its connection sockets face straight out of its rear, rather than providing access from the side as people wanting to wall hang the set would almost always prefer. We should add here, too, that the P50G30's rear is markedly deeper than that of the 3D-capable P50GT30, suggesting that the non-3D model isn't packing Panasonic's most state of the art panel design.
The set's connections may not be helpfully positioned, but they are, at least, plentiful. There are four HDMIs for a start, three built to the v1.3 spec and one built to the v1.4 spec, with the v1.4 one offering audio return functionality.
There are also an impressive three USB ports, all capable of playing AVCHD, SD-Video, JPEG, MP4, DivXPlusHD, WMV, MPO, MP3, AAC and WMA files. You can add an optional USB dongle to make the TV wi-fi ready moreover, and you can even use the USBs to record from the set's Freeview HD tuner to suitably formatted HDD drives.
You can't, though, also record from a Freesat HD tuner like you can with the P50GT30, for the very good reason that the P50G30 doesn't have a Freesat tuner.
The P50G30 does carry a LAN port, though, and happily this does provide access to Panasonic's new Viera Connect online platform. More on this later.
Looking at the P50G30's panel specification, it's a relief after noting its extra chassis depth to find that it definitely uses Panasonic's 2011 NeoPlasma technology, with its extra brightness, contrast and energy efficiency improvements. We couldn't help but notice, though, that it 'only' enjoys Panasonic's Infinite Black technology, whereas the P50GT30 3D model gets Infinite Black Pro.
This might not sound a big deal on paper, but actually it's potentially quite significant. For while Infinite Black reduces the amount of black level-impacting 'pre-discharge' in a plasma cell, Infinite Black Pro completely removes pre-discharge from the picture, resulting in a richer, more consistent black level response.
Having said that, both the P50GT30 and P50G30 quote the same very high native contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1.
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Stopping and Restarting Anti-HIV Drugs in Children and Adolescents With Low Blood Levels of HIV
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00016783
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : August 31, 2001
Last Update Posted : October 7, 2013
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|Condition or disease
|HIV Infections
Some HIV infected patients taking HAART have been able to achieve prolonged suppression of HIV viral load for extended periods of time. However, discontinuing HAART has consistently resulted in HIV's return to plasma. Both CD8 and CD4 cells are markedly reduced in individuals with prolonged HIV suppression; control of and response to cell-associated HIV is dependent on immune-mediated mechanisms involving these cells. It is hypothesized that a brief and low-level increase in HIV levels resulting from HAART interruption might boost HIV-specific CD8 and CD4 T-cell counts. After suppression of viral load with the reintroduction of HAART, the expanded CD8 population might be able to better control viral replication and better respond to cell-associated HIV. Future treatment interruption may lead to longer periods of undetectable viral loads.
Patients are divided into 2 age cohorts, with Cohort 1 consisting of children and adolescents 4 years and older up to 21 years of age, and Cohort 2 consisting of children and adolescents 2 years and older up to 4 years of age. Patients will be assigned to one of 2 groups. Group A patients will participate in drug holiday cycles from HAART and then back to HAART; Group B is a control group that remains on continuous HAART throughout the study. Cycle 1 for Group A patients begins with 18 days of HAART and a 3-day drug holiday. At the end of the drug holiday, viral load is measured and HAART is resumed for 28 days (detectable virus cycle) if viral load is detectable after the drug holiday. If viral load remains below the level of detection, the patient begins the next drug holiday cycle. With each subsequent drug holiday cycle, time off HAART will increase by 2 days. Patients failing 4 repeated detectable virus (28-day treatment) cycles will be taken off study.
Patients will be enrolled in this study for a minimum of 142 weeks. For Group A, HIV viral load and CD4 cell count are measured at the end of each drug holiday and each HAART resumption; HIV-specific CD4 and CD8 responses are measured every 3 cycles; and cell-associated HIV is assessed at entry, at 12-week intervals, and at the end of the study. For Group B, physical exams are conducted and HIV viral load and other blood work are measured every 12 weeks.
|Study Type :
|Enrollment :
|39 participants
|Time Perspective:
|Official Title:
|Intensification of HIV-Specific CD4 and CD8 Activity by Cycling Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) in Pediatric/Adolescent Patients With Less Than 50 HIV RNA Copies/ml
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|October 2006
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|2 Years to 21 Years (Child, Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Note: A Study Monitoring Committee (SMC) recommended on 06/22/05 that this study close, because the primary objectives in this proof-of-concept study could not be achieved. As of 06/28/05, Group A participants will discontinue their drug holiday cycles and will be given the best possible therapy. All participants in this study will have a final study visit to be scheduled as soon as possible, prior to 07/29/05.
Inclusion Criteria:
- HIV infected
- For Cohort 1, CD4 T-cell percent greater than 20
- For Cohort 2, CD4 T-cell percent greater than 25
- Viral load less than 400 copies/ml in the year prior to study entry and less than 50 copies/ml at screening
- Taking anti-HIV drugs (including at least 1 protease inhibitor) and have been on anti-HIV drugs for at least 1 year prior to study entry
- Have been on their current drug regimen for at least 4 months
- Willing to follow study procedures
- Parental or guardian consent if under 18 years old
- Acceptable forms of contraception
Exclusion Criteria:
- Taking abacavir, nevirapine, efavirenz, or delavirdine
- AIDS-related or other infections needing drug treatment at study entry
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have, or have had in the past, diseases (other than HIV infection) or other conditions that, in the doctor's opinion, would interfere with the study
- Taking experimental drugs without the consent of the protocol team
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00016783
|United States, California
|Los Angeles County - USC Med Ctr
|Los Angeles, California, United States, 90033
|United States, Colorado
|Children's Hosp of Denver
|Denver, Colorado, United States, 802181088
|United States, District of Columbia
|Howard Univ Hosp
|Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20060
|United States, Florida
|Univ of Miami (Pediatric)
|Miami, Florida, United States, 33161
|United States, Illinois
|Chicago Children's Memorial Hosp
|Chicago, Illinois, United States, 606143394
|United States, Maryland
|Johns Hopkins Hosp - Pediatric
|Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21287
|United States, Massachusetts
|Children's Hosp of Boston
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 021155724
|United States, New Jersey
|Univ of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey / Univ Hosp
|Newark, New Jersey, United States, 071032714
|United States, New York
|Bronx Lebanon Hosp Ctr
|Bronx, New York, United States, 10457
|St. Lukes/Roosevelt Hosp Ctr
|New York, New York, United States, 10025
|Columbia Presbyterian Med Ctr
|New York, New York, United States, 10032
|Harlem Hosp Ctr
|New York, New York, United States, 10037
|University of Rochester Medical Center
|Rochester, New York, United States, 14642-0001
|State Univ of New York at Stony Brook
|Stony Brook, New York, United States, 117948111
|SUNY Health Sciences Ctr at Syracuse / Pediatrics
|Syracuse, New York, United States, 13210
|United States, Texas
|Texas Children's Hosp / Baylor Univ
|Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
|Puerto Rico
|San Juan City Hosp
|San Juan, Puerto Rico, 009367344
|Study Chair:
|William Borkowsky, MD
|New York University Medical Center, Pediatric Infectious Diseases
|Responsible Party:
|National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00016783 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
11650 ( Registry Identifier: DAIDS ES )
|First Posted:
|August 31, 2001 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|October 7, 2013
|Last Verified:
|October 2013
Keywords provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
HIV Protease Inhibitors
Anti-HIV Agents
Drug Therapy, Combination
Drug Administration Schedule
CD4 Lymphocyte Count
CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Viral Load
Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
Treatment Experienced
Treatment Interruption
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases


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Bright Bath with Dark Wood and White Counters
Most people want a bathroom that looks, above all other things, clean! This space reflects that desire, using a classic black-and-white design that always feels sharp and pulled together. The brass sconce and fixtures are a current-day update to the chrome and silver that have dominated the market in past years. Drawers under the double vanity hold essential bathroom items, and an angular brass tray between the sinks displays flowers in simple crystal vases.
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Woodland Backyard Patio With Stone Fire Pit
This quiet backyard patio is located in the midst of tall trees and a variety of lively plants. Gray stone and boulders are used throughout the area, and a coordinating fire pit provides a spot for cozy relaxation.
Jewel Tones
Velvets, edgy floral wallpaper and jewel-toned glass are trends in stunning supply in this bedroom by Catherine M. Austin Interior Design.
Sewing Station Topped With Chinoiserie Vase & Hydrangeas
The sewing station has custom spools for the homeowners needlepoint threads, too. A chinoiserie vase with hydrangeas echoes the blue of the chair cushion and completes this corner.
Wood Island, Plants Add Natural Touch to Kitchen
The wood ceiling beams, floating shelves and island all infuse the kitchen with warmth and give the space a natural touch. With light streaming in through the windows and plants all around, the room feels fresh and inviting.
Formal Dining Room Boasts Beautiful Wallpaper
In a room with wallpaper that shimmers, dinner easily becomes a luxurious experience. A midcentury buffet table offers additional storage space for wine glasses and serving trays, which makes entertaining a breeze.
Modern Oceanside Terrace Off Master Bedroom
This modern Malibu terrace is steps from the beach, separated from the master bedroom by a glass wall with a broad sliding panel. A spiral staircase leads to an upper terrace. Clean lines and neutral colors are crisp and modern, keeping the emphasis on the breathtaking views.
Blue Contemporary Powder Room With Wallpaper
Behind a white door lies a glamorous surprise: this gem of a powder room. Walls are clad in a gorgeous dark blue, patterned wallpaper. Gold accents and a marble floor are the luxurious finishing touches.
White Open Plan Kitchen With Black Countertops
Black marble countertops shot through with white veins are a dramatic twist in this mostly white open plan kitchen.
Wood-Toned Contemporary Sitting Room
This contemporary sitting room has wooden walls that give the space a warm inviting vibe. The large window lets in plenty of natural light, illuminating the contemporary furnishings and artwork.
Modern Black And White Kitchen With Copper Pendants And Work Island With Sink And Dining
This modern black and white kitchen has marble backsplash, countertops, and work island, two prep sinks with contemporary gooseneck faucets, copper pendants, built in appliances, and a midcentury modern inspired dining table and chairs.
Eat-In Kitchen Features Marble Island With Barstools
As the heart of the home, this kitchen needed space for meal-prepping and family-gathering. So the designers added four black barstools to the marble-topped island, creating a spot where the kiddos can do homework while their parents make dinner. Stainless steel pendants ensure that the room is well-lit into the evening.
Modern White Kitchen With Panel Refrigerator And Work Island With Pendant Lights
This is a modern take on a farmhouse kitchen with all white floor to ceiling cabinets and walls, panel refrigerator, vent hood, and work island with midcentury modern stools and black pendant lighting.
DIY Apple Cider Vinegar Kitchen Cleaner
Mix equal parts unpasteurized ACV and water in a clean spray bottle. Use this mixture to cut through grease, clean up grime and wipe out bacteria. The smell disappears as the vinegar evaporates. This cleaner is ideal for stove tops, counters, sinks and laundry room surfaces. It's great for cleaning up metal tea kettles and the plastic touch pad on microwave and stove control panels. It also makes cleaning the inside of a microwave super easy. Spritz it inside the microwave on all surfaces, heat for 25 seconds, and wipe with a paper towel.
Modern Kitchen Island Increases Kitchen's Functionality
The island in the kitchen adds counter space and an extra sink, as well as a breakfast bar with seating for four. This addition not only gives the homeowners a casual dining option, but also increases the kitchen's storage and overall functionality.
Floating Stairs and Three Vases
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Modern Library with Pop of Purple
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Contemporary Sitting Room With Blue Sofa
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In 2008, BMW created an entirely new type of car, launching the world's first Sports Activity Coupe, the BMW X6.
Now, the new second-generation BMW X6 has arrived in Australia featuring sportier styling, a substantial increase in equipment, more powerful and fuel-efficient engines, and even greater dynamic handling, hallmarks of BMW's Ultimate Driving Machines.
Boasting an enhanced, sharper muscular exterior, and more refined, spacious interior, all models benefit from a range of upgraded engines.
Courtesy of the latest in BMW's EfficientDynamics technologies, these new power plants offer improvements in performance, and substantial reductions in fuel consumption of up to 22 per cent compared with the previous generation model.
The all-new BMW X6 features a significant boost in standard features designed for convenience, comfort and safety, including Adaptive AED headlights and ConnectedDrive, providing the driver with a wide range of information and service features while on the road.
In addition to this, the new all-wheel drive BMW X6 offers a range of adaptive suspension packages to further improve the car's already high levels of sporty agility, ride comfort and dynamic driving characteristics.
With its extensive increase in standard equipment, more powerful and fuel-efficient engines and even more potent design presence, BMW Group Australia managing director Marc Werner said the new BMW X6 would build upon the worldwide success of its predecessor.
"The original BMW X6 launched in 2008 was the world's first Sports Activity Coupe and became a huge success with over 260,000 sales worldwide.
"With the launch of the second generation model offering substantial improvements in performance, efficiency and luxurious value, as well as an even more imposing road presence, the new BMW X6 will set a whole new standard in exclusive driving pleasure."
The new BMW X6 maintains the dynamic proportions of its predecessor combining the versatility of BMW's X models with the sporting elegance of the brand's Coupes with only minimal changes to height and width and a slight increase in length of 32mm to 4909mm.
Design enhancements including prominent flowing lines, striking accents and sharper contours have further emboldened the BMW X6's characteristic road presence, emphasising its dynamic, high performance appeal.
The bold front end is dominated by a wider kidney grille which now extends to the new standard Adaptive LED headlights, providing a powerful and dynamic presence.
Large 20-inch light-alloy wheels, fitted with low profile 275/40 front and 315/35 rear tyres, and a swept back coupe-style roof line maintain the car's distinctive aesthetic with the strong flat rear apron framed by the L-shaped LED tail lights, highlighting the BMW X6's wide track and road-hugging stance.
The striking exterior design of the new BMW X6 is transformed inside into one of contemporary elegance and luxury. It combinies standard Dakota leather upholstery, a broad leather-covered instrument panel, sporty three-spoke multi-function steering wheel and highlight trim in aluminium for the diesel models and fine-wood Polar Grain for the BMW X6 xDrive50i.
Ensuring superb visiblity of all important functions, the instrument cluster and centre stack climate controls feature black panel technology while a new larger 10.25-inch freestanding display screen in the centre of the instrument panel provides all vehicle, infotainment, navigation and communication information managed by the iDrive Controller on the centre console.
All new BMW X6 models feature comfortable and supportive front electric sports seats – with heating and electric lumbar support for BMW X6 xDrive50i and BMW X6 M50d models – while in the rear, the new BMW X6 features improved versatility and space with a 40/20/40-split, three-position seat.
Luggage capacity has been increased to between 580 litres and 1525 litres – with seats folded flat - an increase of 75 litres over the previous BMW X6, and easy access is assured with a standard electrically-operated tailgate.
With the launch of the new generation BMW X6 comes a substantial increase in standard equipment for convenience, comfort and safety.
The BMW X6 xDrive30d benefits from the addition of Adaptive LED headlights and ConnectedDrive features including Driving Assistant - a camera-based system providing Lane Departure Warning, Collision Warning and Pedestrian Warning with light city braking function – and Intelligent Emergency Call that uses the built-in SIM card to automatically call and transfer data to the ConnectedDrive Call Centre in the event of an accident.
These features are in addition to cruise control with braking function; front and rear Park Distance Control; keyless start/stop; dual-zone climate control; Rain Sensor automatic windscreen wipers and lights; convenience telephony with extended Bluetooth functions including Voice Control, audio streaming and pairing of multiple devices; HiFi audio system with USB and Aux inputs; and Navigation Professional System with a 20GB hard drive for media file storage.
A step up into the BMW X6 xDrive50i and BMW X6 M50d models adds Driving Assistant Plus with full braking effect and Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function; automatic Parking Assistant; keyless Comfort Access System; Alarm system; 4-zone climate control; harman/kardon Surround Sound audio system with DAB+ tuner; and metallic paint.
All three BMW X6 models feature a comprehensive list of standard safety equipment including six airbags, Dynamic Stability Control, Dynamic Traction Control, Hill Descent Control, Surround View camera and Head-Up Display.
The new BMW X6 builds on the renowned performance credentials of its predecessor with a powertrain lineup offering even greater power and torque, and substantial reductions in fuel consumption, drawing on BMW's groundbreaking suite of EfficientDynamics technologies.
Among the EfficientDynamics innovations featured in the new BMW X6 include Auto Start/Stop and ECO PRO mode for the Driving Experience Control, an upgraded eight-speed Sport Automatic transmission with steering column paddle shifts and Launch Control.
Leading the way on the efficiency front is the 190kW/560Nm 3.0-litre, six-cylinder, TwinPower Turbo diesel engine in the BMW X6 xDrive30d that, with a combined fuel consumption of just 6.0l/100km and CO2 emissions of 159g/km, offers a 19 per cent improvement over its predecessor.
At the same time, an extra 10kW of power and 20Nm of torque powers the new BMW X6 from 0-100kmh in 6.7 seconds, a near one second improvement over the previous generation model.
With an extra 30kW and 50Nm, the 330kW/650Nm 4.4-litre, TwinPower Turbo V8 petrol engine in the BMW X6 xDrive50i is not only the most powerful in the range with a 0-100km time of just 4.8 seconds (0.6 seconds less than previously) but also benefits from a massive 22 per cent reduction in fuel consumption down from 12.5l/100km in its predecessor to only 9.7l/100km.
Although the outputs of the triple-turbo, six-cylinder, 3.0-litre diesel engine in the BMW X6 M50d remain unchanged at 280kW and 740Nm, the car benefits from BMW EfficientDynamics technologies with fuel consumption reduced by 14 percent to 6.6l/100km.
Putting all this power to the ground, the new BMW X6 maintains its xDrive permanent all-wheel drive system, offering fully variable torque split between the front and rear axles while building upon the dynamic handling characteristics of the car with a new range of four adaptive suspension packages.
In addition to its standard sports-tuned adaptive M Suspension with specific settings for the Dynamic Damper Control and rear air suspension, the BMW X6 M50d also features the Dynamic adaptive suspension package. This comprises Dynamic Performance Control, which varies the torque-split between the rear wheels and Dynamic Drive active roll stabilisation.
Providing the optimum balance between ride comfort and agility, the Professional adaptive suspension package, standard in the BMW X6 xDrive50i, combines the features of the Dynamic adaptive suspension package with a Comfort adaptive suspension package, featuring unique settings for the Dynamic Damper Control and rear air suspension.
All four adaptive suspension packages are optionally available for the BMW X6 xDrive30d model.
As well as the adaptive suspensions, all BMW X6 models feature the four-mode – COMFORT, SPORT, SPORT+ and ECO PRO - Driving Experience Control that makes adjustments to the throttle, gear and electric power steering responses for an active and engaging driving experience.
The new BMW X6 is covered under BMW warranty for three years and unlimited kilometres, as with all new vehicles, and features a condition based servicing (CBS) system which is built into all BMWs. Under the CBS system, sensors and advanced algorithms monitor and calculate the conditions in which the vehicle is used including mileage, time elapsed since the last service, fuel consumption and how the vehicle is driven. The information captured is used to determine the vehicle's maintenance requirements, indentifying that either an annual vehicle inspection or an oil service is due.
In addition, BMW service and selected maintenance costs can now be covered by a single, one-off advance payment with BMW Service Inclusive (BSI). BSI offers two packages: BMW Service Inclusive Basic provides scheduled servicing cover, while BMW Service Inclusive Plus combines scheduled servicing and selected maintenance items. Based on individual lifestyle needs, a year range and kilometre option is selected, starting from five years/80,000. The BSI plan provides a long-term solution enabling cover to be extended and transferred to future vehicle owners before expiry.
BMW X6 Australian Pricing*: BMW X6 xDrive 30d: $115,400 BMW xDrive 50i: $151,600BMW X6 M50d: $157,900
* Manufacturer's Recommended List Price is shown and includes GST and Luxury Car Tax (LCT) – if applicable, but excludes dealer charges, stamp duty, statutory charges and on-road charges, which are additional and vary between dealers and States/Territories. Customers are advised to contact their nearest MINI dealer for all pricing inquiries.
Exterior – powerfully refined for extrovert athleticism
The new BMW X6 marries the robust presence of an X Series model with the sport elegance of a Coupe, and with its sharper contours, flowing lines and more sculpted styling, provides a muscular and athletic appearance.
A wider kidney grille, X-shaped contour lines through the bumper and large Air Curtains integrated into the outer air intakes of the front apron affirm the BMW X6's renewed vigour, assertive character and sporting essence. For the BMW X6 xDrive50i and BMW X6 xDrive30d models which include the Exterior Design Pure Extravagance package as standard, a Cerium Grey kidney frame, grille struts, air intakes and mirror caps, and stainless steel underbody protection provide even more visual power and purpose.
This same exterior package adds further design distinction with features including side aluminium running boards, door sill finishers with BMW designation (illuminated in the front), pillar covers and mirror triangle in high-gloss black, chrome dual tail pipes and rear stainless steel underbody protection.
The standalone character of the BMW X6 M50d is visually provided by its M aerodynamics package –including large air intakes, bespoke contours for the front apron, side skirts and a rear bumper diffuser – along with chrome surround kidney grille, door sill finishers with M designation, double-spoke M design alloy wheels, dark chrome trapezoidal tailpipes, high-gloss black window surrounds and exterior mirror housings in Ferric Grey.
With an overal length of 4909mm, width of 1989mm and height of 1702mm, the new BMW X6 is marginally wider and taller, and 32mm longer than the previous generation model.
However, despite the slight increase in size and significant boost in standard equipment, model for model, the new BMW X6 is almost the same weight as its predecessor thanks to the use of lightweight thermoplastics in the side panels, an aluminium bonnet and magnesium in the instrument panel support.
The new BMW X6 is offered in a choice of solid Alpine White or Black or nine different metallic paint finishes, including Black Sapphire, Carbon Black, Mineral White, Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect, Space Grey, Glacier Silver, Mineral Silver, Sparkling Storm Brilliant Effect and Flamenco Red Brilliant Effect.
Interior – sporting elegance, modern luxury and advanced functionality
Inside, the new BMW X6 offers a refined and elegant atmosphere with the multi-layered surfaces of the instrument panel, door trims and sports seats finished in fine Dakota leather.
The relaxing ambience of the interior is further enhanced with the standard ambient lights package that incorporates blue, white and orange LEDs combined in a choice of nine pre-defined designs.
With its standard black panel technology for the multifunctional instrument display and centre console, a large freestanding 10.25-inch display screen and leather multi-function sport steering wheel with paddle shifters for manual gear shifts, the driver-oriented cockpit offers a very ergonomic design with all controls falling easily to hand.
This practical ease of use has been further extended further back as well, with a new 40/20/40-split rear seat back offering improved versatility and a larger luggage capacity which ranges from 580 litres to 1525 litres with the rear seat back folded fully flat.
Additional storage is provided by the large door bins with 1.5-litre bottle holders (1.0-litre in the rear), lidded centre console compartments, front and rear cupholders and a glove box while lashing points and hooks in the luggage compartment ensure everything can be safely secured.
Access to the large rear luggage space is easy with the standard electrically-operated tailgate that can be opened and closed from the driver's seat at the touch of a button or via the remote control key fob.
The BMW X6 xDrive50i and BMW X6 M50d models also offer a hands-free function for opening and closing the tailgate that is part of the standard keyless Comfort Access System. The hands-free function uses sensors located under the rear bumper to detect foot movements and activate the tailgate operation.
The electrically-adjustable sports seats – with memory function for the driver - offer superb comfort and support with a new leather-trimmed kneepad fitted to both sides of the centre console providing further lateral support in corners when taking advantage of the agile driving dynamics of the BMW X6.
The premium Dakota leather upholstery is offered in a choice of four standard colours – Black, Terra, Canberra Beige and Coral Red – and to further personalise the stylish interior of the BMW X6, BMW also offers an Interior Design Pure Extravagance package.
This package is available as a no-cost option for the BMW X6 xDrive50i and BMW X6 M50d models and a cost option for the BMW X6 xDrive30d, and features exclusive Nappa leather for the seats, instrument panel and door trims in either Ivory White/Black or Cognac/Black colour combinations with contrast stitching.
As the sports flagship of the range, the BMW X6 M50d is distinguished by a number of bespoke interior features including a BMW M leather multi-function steering wheel, Anthracite BMW Individual roofliner, M driver's footrest and a gear selector bearing the M logo.
Powertrain – TwinPower Turbo engines offer greater performance and efficiency
The new BMW X6 features a choice of three improved TwinPower Turbo petrol and diesel engines delivering greater performance and significantly lower fuel consumption than their predecessors.
These performance and efficiency improvements arrive through the new BMW X6's lightweight, aerodynamically-optimised body, an upgraded eight-speed Sport Automatic transmission and the addition of new BMW EfficientDynamics technologies.
These include Auto Start/Stop and ECO PRO mode for the Driving Experience Control, along with Brake Energy Regeneration, Servotronic electric power steering and low rolling-resistance tyres.
The addition of the ECO PRO mode in particular, has had a marked impact on the efficiency,with fuel consumption reductions of up 22 per cent compared to the previous generation model.
The intelligent ECO PRO mode tailors the engine management system and throttle and gearshift responses to maximise fuel efficiency while also minimising the energy consumption of electrical functions such as the climate control, and seat and mirror heating.
ECO PRO mode also includes a coasting function that decouples the engine from the powertrain during accelerator lift-off between speeds of 50kmh and 160kmh and, in conjunction with the Navigation Professional System, enables selection of fuel-efficient driving routes.
With fuel consumption at just 6.0/100km and CO2 emissions of 159g/km on the EU test cycle, the 3.0-litre, six-cylinder, single turbodiesel engine in the BMW X6 xDrive30d is the most efficient in the range.
Such outstanding fuel efficiency is achieved without compromise to performance as the engine's variable geometry turbocharger and common rail direct injection generate maximum power of 190kW at 4000rpm and peak torque of 560Nm between 1500rpm and 3000rpm.
Representing a 10kW and 20Nm increase in power and torque, the improvements help propel the BMW X6 from 0-100kmh in 6.7 seconds, accelerating nearly one second quicker than the previous model.
The greatest improvements in power and efficiency are found in the BMW X6 xDrive50i's latest version of the TwinPower Turbo 4.4-litre V8 twin-turbo petrol engine that gains an additional 30kW and 50Nm compared with its predecessor.
Now producing a maximum power of 330kW between 5500rpm and 6000rpm and 650Nm of torque across a broad range from 2000rpm to 4500rpm, the BMW X6 xDrive50i now covers 0-100kmh 0.6 seconds faster than before with a time of just 4.8 seconds.
At the same time, the BMW X6 xDrive50i benefits from a huge 22 per cent improvement in fuel consumption with an EU combined test figure of 9.7l/100km and CO2 emissions of 227g/km.
With its M Performance Twinpower Turbo technology combining three turbochargers working together in a precise multi-stage process, the 3.0-litre, six-cylinder diesel engine in the BMW X6 M50d delivers the optimal balance between performance and efficiency with maximum outputs of 280kW between 4000rpm and 4400rpm and a massive peak torque of 740Nm from 2000rpm to 3000rpm.
This enables the BMW X6 M50d to cover 0-100kmh in 5.2 seconds while still maintaining a highly efficient fuel consumption of 6.6l/100km and CO2 emissions of 174g/km.
Dynamics – intelligent all-wheel drive and adaptive suspensions deliver comfort and agility
The powerful styling of the new BMW X6 is reflected in its on-road dynamics which provide superb agility and sublime ride comfort, delivering trademark BMW driving pleasure.
Building on the qualities of the double-wishbone, double-joint front and integral rear suspension of its predecessor, the new generation BMW X6 benefits from further detail refinements to the chassis and the addition of four adaptive suspension packages.
These four adaptive suspension packages – Comfort, M Suspension, Dynamic and Professional – feature different combinations of four electronically-controlled functions including Dynamic Damper Control, rear self-levelling air suspension, Dynamic Drive and Dynamic Performance Control, that are tuned specifically for each package.
The different functions grant adaptive control of various components to enhance ride comfort or deliver more sporty handling with Dynamic Drive offering active roll stabilisation and Dynamic Performance Control providing variable power distribution between the rear wheels.
The Comfort and M Suspension packages offer specific settings for the Dynamic Damper Control and rear air suspension. The adaptive Dynamic suspension package provides more sporty handling courtesy of the Dynamic Drive and Dynamic Performance Control functions.
The Professional suspension package features all four adaptive functions combining both the Comfort and Dynamic packages for the optimal balance of ride comfort and agile handling.
Each of the four suspension packages are individually available as options for the BMW X6 xDrive30d with the adaptive M Suspension and Dynamic packages fitted standard on the BMW X6 M50d and the Professional adaptive suspension package standard on the BMW X6 xDrive50i.
Further control of the driving characteristics of the new BMW X6 is provided by the standard Driving Experience Control which offers COMFORT, SPORT, SPORT+ and ECO PRO modes to make adjustments to the throttle, gear and steering responses for an active and engaging driving experience.
Precise and direct steering response is provided by the Servotronic electric power steering, with a more sporty M Servotronic system standard on the BMW X6 M50d, while effective stopping power is enabled via large ventilated disc brakes all round.
The new BMW X6 is also fitted with a full suite of electronic systems for the ultimate in safety and security on the road including Dynamic Traction Control, Hill Descent Control, and Dynamic Stability Control incorporating Anti-lock Braking System, Cornering Brake Control, Brake Assist, Dynamic Brake Control, Dry Braking function, Fade Compensation and Start-off Assistant.
ConnectedDrive – advanced safety and convenience
In line with all the latest generation BMW models, the new BMW X6 includes a range of BMW ConnectedDrive features to improve safety and convenience.
On the safety front, all new BMW X6 models incorporate Head-up Display, front and rear Park Distance Control, Surround View camera with rear, top and side views for 360-degree visibility, cruise control with braking function and Driving Assistant as standard.
The Driving Assistant uses a camera-based system to provide a Lane Departure Warning and Collision and Pedestrian Warnings with a light city braking function that is applied if the driver fails to take note of the audible and visual warning.
All BMW X6 models also feature the innovative Intelligent Emergency Call and BMW TeleServices that make use of the standard built-in SIM card.
In the event of an accident, the Intelligent Emergency Call automatically transmits vehicle information, location and crash severity data and initiates an emergency phone call to the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Centre for assistance. BMW TeleServices provides automated transmission of vehicle service-related data to the owner's preferred BMW dealer.
In addition to these ConnectedDrive features, the BMW X6 xDrive50i and BMW X6 M50d models also gain Driving Assistant Plus - combining the elements of the Driving Assistant with full braking function as well as the radar-based Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function – and Parking Assistant.
Through ultrasound sensors, BMW's Parking Assistant searches for, and identifies, an appropriate parallel parking space, before automatically provideing steering, acceleration and braking inputs in a precisely controlled manoeuvre.


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ICD-10 Code S32.463B
Displaced associated transverse-posterior fracture of unspecified acetabulum, initial encounter for open fracture
|Short Description:
|Displaced assoc transv/post fx unsp acetab, init for opn fx
|Long Description:
|Displaced associated transverse-posterior fracture of unspecified acetabulum, initial encounter for open fracture
Valid for Submission
ICD-10 S32.463B is a billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of displaced associated transverse-posterior fracture of unspecified acetabulum, initial encounter for open fracture. The code is valid for the year 2019 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
Code Classification
- Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00–T98)
Information for Medical Professionals
Convert S32.463B to ICD-9
The following crosswalk between ICD-10 to ICD-9 is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:
- 808.1 - Fracture acetabulum-open (Approximate Flag)
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms:
- Closed fracture of posterior wall of acetabulum
- Closed transverse and posterior wall fracture of acetabulum
- Closed transverse fracture of acetabulum
- Open fracture of posterior wall of acetabulum
- Open transverse and posterior wall fracture of acetabulum
- Open transverse fracture of acetabulum
Information for Patients
Also called: Broken bone
A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone.
Symptoms of a fracture are
- Intense pain
- Deformity - the limb looks out of place
- Swelling, bruising, or tenderness around the injury
- Numbness and tingling
- Problems moving a limb
You need to get medical care right away for any fracture. An x-ray can tell if your bone is broken. You may need to wear a cast or splint. Sometimes you need surgery to put in plates, pins or screws to keep the bone in place.
- Broken bone (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Closed reduction of a fractured bone (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Closed reduction of a fractured bone - aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)
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Hip Injuries and Disorders
Your hip is the joint where your femur (thigh bone) meets your pelvis (hip bone). There are two main parts: a ball at the end of the femur, which fits in a socket in the pelvis. Your hip is known as a ball-and-socket joint. This is because you have a ball at the end of your femur, and it fits into a socket in your pelvis. This makes your hips very stable and allows for a wide range of motion. When they are healthy, it takes great force to hurt them. However, playing sports, running, overuse, or falling can sometimes lead to hip injuries such as
- Strains
- Bursitis
- Dislocations
- Fractures
Certain diseases also lead to hip injuries or problems. Osteoarthritis can cause pain and limited motion. Osteoporosis of the hip causes weak bones that break easily. Both of these are common in older people.
Another problem is hip dysplasia, where the ball at the end of the femur is loose in the hip socket. It can cause hip dislocation. Babies who have hip dysplasia are usually born with it, but sometimes they develop it later.
Treatment for hip disorders may include rest, medicines, physical therapy, or surgery, including hip replacement.
- Developmental dysplasia of the hip (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Getting your home ready - knee or hip surgery (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Hip arthroscopy (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Hip flexor strain -- aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Hip fracture - discharge (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Hip fracture surgeries (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Hip joint injection (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Hip pain (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Trochanteric bursitis (Medical Encyclopedia)
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ICD-10 Footnotes
General Equivalence Map Definitions
The ICD-10 and ICD-9 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.
- Approximate Flag - The approximate flag is on, indicating that the relationship between the code in the source system and the code in the target system is an approximate equivalent.
- No Map Flag - The no map flag indicates that a code in the source system is not linked to any code in the target system.
- Combination Flag - The combination flag indicates that more than one code in the target system is required to satisfy the full equivalent meaning of a code in the source system.


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Last year, when I was fortunate enough to win the 2011 PGA Professional National Championship, I knew part of the winning package included exemptions into six PGA Tour events. My good friend Rob McClellan advised me that I should definitely put The Greenbrier Classic on my list of events to play. I'm grateful I did.
First and foremost, the folks at The Greenbrier, from the tournament staff, volunteers, resort staff, fans and even the other players, make it one of the most enjoyable and entertaining weeks for everyone who attends.
On Tuesday, Rob (who was also in the field) and I were playing a practice round with one of the really nice guys on Tour, Jerry Kelly when Steve Stricker came up and joined us for the back nine. Upon our introduction, Steve told me, "I think I just had breakfast with your family in the clubhouse." For him to be aware of that and to acknowledge them in that way says alot about him and the enjoyable atmosphere of the event.
But at the end of the day, it's still a Tour event for the best players in the world and everyone is there to play their best golf and hopefully win. That was my goal, just like it was for Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Webb Simpson and eventual winner Ted Potter, Jr.
And that brings us to this week's "A Lesson Learned."
I observe amateur players, students of mine included, who tend to get caught up in "other people's" golf games. Whether in a tournament or a casual round of golf; too often players let the performance of others affect how they play their own game.
Think about it. If you're the shortest hitter in the group, do you ever try to hit it a little harder to avoid the wisecracks? Do you ever try a flop shot or long carry or a shot shape that really isn't something you're comfortable with, but because others are with you, the guy in your group just pulled it off, perhaps you should try it to?
The old adage in golf is still very true: "There are no pictures on the scorecards." There are a ton of players on Tour who get the scores posted in a lot of different ways. You can be tactical, you can be creative, you can be a bomber; it doesn't matter, as long as you still post the best score you can.
You can definitely learn when playing with great players, but trying to adjust your game to copy them (immediately) will almost always lead to trouble. It's impressive to watch, perhaps you notice something you can ask about or try to repeat on the range at a later time, but getting away from your comfort zone is a recipe for higher scores.
In 2002, I was playing in a U.S. Open qualifier with Omar Uresti and Luke Donald. This was in the midst of Tiger-mania (he had recently completed his 'Tiger Slam' and was driving seemingly everything in golf) and naturally, his name came up.
Omar told us that he had played with Tiger when he had made his famous 'ace' at the (then) Phoenix Open, "Almost broke my arm off," he laughed when he talked about the high-five after the shot.
Knowing that he was the best player in the world - by a lot at the time - I asked him if he had any advice about playing with Tiger if I happened to ever get the chance.
"Yeah," he answered quickly, "don't watch him hit it."
I understood. And it's a lesson for us all. Your score will reflect how you perform against the golf course, not how you do compared to someone else. If one player hits a driver, wedge into a par 4 and you hit driver, 6 iron; and you both make par - who made the better par? Exactly.
Good luck! Hope you have a great year of golf!
David Hutsell is the PGA Director of Instruction at The Elkridge Club in Baltimore, MD. Hutsell won the 2011 PGA Professional National Championship and has competed in several Tour events as well as two PGA Championships.


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What a privilege it is to live in this hour of redemptive history and what an honor it is to see with my own eyes the marvelous works that Christ is accomplishing in His Church. Ligonier Ministries is in the midst of these works evidenced by the wonderful expositional commentary volumes that are flowing from St. Andrew's. I am eager to pass these volumes onto my children.
Amazing Commentary... Deep yet Easy
This book over John has drawn me in from the beginning. The amazing stories that help point to what the scriptures is meaning, the greek words that are defined, and the jewish culture and thought explained in so many places helps the reader understand scripture better and in context. An amazing read! You won't want to put it down.


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This is a condition in which the small bronchial airways temporarily constrict, so that it is difficult to exhale. This leads to breathlessness and wheezing. Such difficulty is caused by muscle spasm in the bronchi of the lungs. This narrows the space available for air to make its way out of the lungs, and breathing out is always more difficult than breathing in, thus producing the characteristic wheezing sound associated with asthma attacks.
Because the passages are narrowed and air flow reduced, mucus also builds up in the lungs, and this makes it even more difficult to breathe. The mucus is also a breeding-ground for bacteria, so attacks of bronchitis may arise as a complication of the asthma.
Many asthma attacks are triggered by allergens, such as dust, mould spores, mites, animal hair or feathers but the onset may equally be caused by cold air, or it may be preceded by an infection such as a cold. Certainly, stress and more specifically acute anxiety are known to be the immediate trigger for many attacks, and this can sometimes give rise to a vicious circle of asthma - anxiety about the asthma - further attacks. Thus a wide range of etiological factors can be involved in this all too common problem. A number of different groupings can be applied:
Pulmonary tonics are important in long term strengthening of the lungs, but will do little in short term relief of an attack.
Expectorant remedies will be essential to ensure that there is the minimum of build up of sputum in the lungs. However, stimulant expectorants would potentially aggravate the breathing difficulties. Thus only use relaxing expectorants.
Demulcents will be soothing and support the relaxing expectorants.
Anti-spasmodic plants will ease the spasm response in the muscles of the lungs.
Anti-microbial support is called for if there is potential for secondary infection, which is too be guarded against at all costs.
Anti-catarrhals aid the body in dealing with overproduction of sputum in lungs or sinuses.
Cardio-Tonic herbs will support the heart in the face of lung congestion or strain.
Nervine support is always appropriate either because stress is a trigger or because the asthma becomes a source of stress & concern which then in turn triggers attacks.


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Better update those unemployment figures! Today Marvel has teased an upcoming SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN story called "Fired." It seems fair that Ock's inability to play well with others will eventually cost him his job. And, with the Avengers looking down on him in the background, it makes me wonder if they'll also come to a decision regarding his status on their team. Despite leading the Sinister Six at times, Ock has never really been much of a team player. Will Ock be unable to juggle the many responsibilities that Peter has? Or will he just be too rude for the others to handle? I guess we'll see!
Written by Dan Slott and illustrated by Humberto Ramos, 'Fired' will begin April, 2013. What do you think will happen?


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Many quot;Clean Upquot; Changes to Real Estate Laws
Written By: Jaymi Naciri
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Many of the changes are simply matters >
Of particular note are changes in the rules regarding agency disclosure and identification.
bull; Under current law, the requirement of an agency disclosure in a residential transaction is limited to residential properties of less than five units. That limit has been removed; the disclosure is now required on all real property transfers including vacant land.
bull; It is no longer required that a buyerrsquo;s agent present an agency disclosure to the seller. That provision made sense once ndash; when agency disclosures were something new, and it was often likely that disclosure might not have been made to the seller by the listing agent. But now, agency disclosure is so ingrained that the ldquo;third disclosurerdquo; is just an awkward fifth wheel.
bull; Agency disclosure is one of the areas where the term ldquo;selling agentrdquo; and ldquo;listing agentrdquo; have, respectively, been replaced by ldquo;buyerrsquo;s agentrdquo; and ldquo;sellerrsquo;s agent.rdquo;
bull; The agency confirmation section has been changed in order to clarify roles. Presently there is only one space each for the buyerrsquo;s and sellerrsquo;s agent. That space is meant to be filled in by the firm name, although many agents incorrectly enter their own name there. Now, there are two spaces each for both buyer and seller each. One is for the brokerage firm, including DRE number, and one is for the individual agent and his or her DRE number. Also, the term ldquo;dual agentrdquo; has been added, to be used where appropriate. The recent CAR memo emphasizes that, if an agentrsquo;s firm represents both parties, then even if the buyer and seller are represented by different individual agents, both agents are dual agents.
Among other changes:
bull; Responsible brokers will no longer by required to maintain physical possession of salespersonsrsquo; licenses.
bull; Salespersons may enter into compensation agreements among themselves e.g. in referral situations, or by ldquo;sharingrdquo; a client, but payment must be paid through the responsible broker.
bull; An agency listing, whereby the seller can still procure their own buyer without owing a commission, is now termed a ldquo;seller reserved listing agreement.rdquo;
The CAR memo emphasizes that the changes were not intended to create new law, but only to ldquo;me>
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Programmer wins suit over 'Madden Football' design
(07-24) 10:02 PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- The hugely popular "John Madden Football" video game copied the work of its original programmer for at least seven years without paying him, a federal court jury in San Francisco decided Tuesday.
The verdict entitles Robin Antonick to nearly $4 million in damages from video giant Electronic Arts - 3 percent of the game's revenue from 1990 through 1996 - and more than $7 million in interest, Antonick's lawyers said.
Company spokesman John Reseburg said those figures were premature and the damages have yet to be determined. But the verdict could also point the way to much larger damages for versions of the game in later years, when revenues totaled billions of dollars.
A new jury would first have to find that those games were also virtually identical to Antonick's original design. That phase of the trial is 12 to 18 months away, Antonick's lawyers said.
The case is "only going to get stronger for us on the later games," said Rob Carey, an attorney for Antonick.
The Redwood City company disagreed.
"While we're disappointed with the jury's verdict and will appeal, this has always been a case about games from the early 1990s, and it has no impact on today's 'Madden NFL' franchise," said Reseburg, the Electronic Arts spokesman.
The game was conceived in the mid-1980s in a parking lot conversation between Madden, the former Oakland Raiders coach, and Electronic Arts founder Trip Hawkins.
Compared with other computer football games of that period that depicted a handful of players making robotic movements, "Madden Football" was a breakthrough, showing the full 22 players executing National Football League plays.
Antonick, a programmer who had played college football, was given full credit and royalties for the game that first came out in 1988. But Electronic Arts brought in new programming teams in 1990 and said they started from scratch, without using Antonick's source code.
Antonick's 2011 lawsuit claimed the company had actually provided the source code to new developers without notifying or crediting him.
In Tuesday's verdict, the eight-member jury unanimously agreed that there were substantial similarities between Antonick's work and the plays and formations in "John Madden Football" in each of the seven years and that the "Madden" games overall were virtually identical to Antonick's original design.
This story has been corrected since it appeared in print editions.
Bob Egelko is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com


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The Mughal World: India's Tainted Paradise
Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2007 - History - 420 pages
The Mughal emperors were larger-than-life figures, men written on a supra-human scale who exercised absolute power. The three centuries of their rule mark one of the most crucial and fascinating periods of Indian history.ĀThis explorationĀlooks beyond the story of the empire's rise and fall—an exotic growth that was transplanted to India from Islamic Persia—to bring the world of the Mughal ruler and Hindu subject vividly into focus. Blending contemporary sources and detailed description, an India full of strangeness and contrast is introduced: sacred harems and suttee rites, brutal war and cultural and artistic refinement, staggering opulence, deviant indulgences, and abject poverty. From bizarre religious cults to the Mughal fondness for formal gardening, from murderous female bandits to the sex lives of the nobles, almost every angle of life is examined, making this a comprehensive and absorbing introduction to India's last Golden Age.
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Russia favored over U.S., Canada in WJC Group Bby Mike G. Morreale
After spoiling Canadian hockey fans with five straight gold medals at the IIHF World Junior Championship, the Canadian National Junior Team hasn't produced a memorable finish for its rabid followers the past three years.
First there was a 6-5 overtime loss to the United States in the 2010 gold-medal match in Saskatchewan, followed by an inexcusable meltdown in the third period against the Russians in the 2011 gold-medal game in Buffalo when Canada yielded five unanswered goals on 10 shots in a 5-3 defeat.
Last year marked the first time in 11 years Canada would not play for the gold medal at the 10-team competition after dropping a 6-5 semifinal decision to Russia in Calgary. Russia would lose to Sweden in overtime, 1-0, in the gold-medal game, while Canada took home the bronze with a 4-0 win over Finland.
One of the most memorable quotes following Russia's victory over Canada was provided by captain Yevgeni Kuznetsov.
"We just won, and that question [of who is the better team] has become clear, so we're stronger than Canada," Kuznetsov said. "We're happy. I'm glad that Canada will not win gold this year."
There's no question Canada would enjoy ending the heartache on Russian soil with this year's tournament held in Ufa.
Canada will join Russia, the United States, Slovakia and Germany in Group B at the 2013 WJC. Preliminary-round games start Wednesday at 7,950-seat Ufa Arena.
Here's a breakdown of the five teams competing in Group B. The top-seeded team from the group will earn a bye into the semifinals of the medal round. The second- and third-place teams play cross-over quarterfinal contests with Group A.
Coach: Steve Spott
Last year: Canada opened the scoring in every game of preliminary-round play en route to earning the top seed in Group B. In four victories, it outscored the opposition, 26-5, but was defeated by Russia in its first game of the medal round, 6-5. Canada earned the bronze medal by defeating Finland.
2013 NHL Draft watch: There are three draft-eligible players on the roster, which is a first for the Canadian National Junior Team. Linemates Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin of the Halifax Mooseheads in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League are first-year eligible, and J.C. Lipon of the Kamloops Blazers in the Western Hockey League is in his final year of eligibility after being passed over in the past two drafts. MacKinnon and Drouin are rated No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, among skaters in the QMJHL on Central Scouting's preliminary league list.
Schedule: Dec. 26, Germany, 4:30 a.m. ET (NHLN-US); Dec. 28, Slovakia, 4:30 a.m. ET (NHLN-US); Dec. 30, United States, 4:30 a.m. ET (NHLN-US); Dec. 31, Russia, 9 a.m. ET (NHLN-US).
Outlook: The NHL work stoppage has enabled Canada to stockpile some exceptional assets. Take, for instance, the addition of Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who will serve as captain. In addition to the 2012 Calder Trophy runner-up, there's Jonathan Huberdeau (Florida Panthers), Mark Scheifele (Winnipeg Jets), Ryan Strome (New York Islanders), Dougie Hamilton (Boston Bruins) and Scott Harrington (Pittsburgh Penguins). Forward Mark McNeill (Chicago Blackhawks) was a late addition when Charles Hudon (Montreal Canadiens) suffered an injury. Unlike last year's team, the Canadians are solid up the middle, but as has been the case in recent tournaments, goaltending -- Jordan Binnington (St. Louis Blues); Jake Paterson (Detroit Red Wings); Malcolm Subban (Boston Bruins) -- will make or break the team. Look for Canada to finish third in Group B.
Coach: Ernst Hofner
Last year: Germany is back in the top division after winning the gold medal in the Division I, Group A tournament. In five victories, the Germans outscored the opposition, 34-9.
2013 NHL Draft watch: There is one top prospect on the roster: Muskegon Lumberjacks forward Frederik Tiffels. The 6-foot, 185-pound wing is No. 25 in Central Scouting's ranking of United States Hockey League players. Tiffels spent some time this summer playing with the Under-20 German National Team, in addition to earning roles for the U-18, U-17 and U-16 German National squads in select tournaments.
Schedule: Dec. 26, Canada, 4:30 a.m. ET (NHLN-US); Dec. 27, United States, 9 a.m. ET (NHLN-US); Dec. 29, Russia, 9 a.m. ET (NHLN-US); Dec. 30, Slovakia, 9 a.m. ET (NHLN-US).
Outlook: In addition to Tiffels, the player to watch for the Germans is forward Tobias Rieder, who stars for the OHL's Kitchener Rangers and was a 2012 fourth-round draft pick (No. 114) of the Edmonton Oilers. The Germans have several players back from the squad that earned promotion, but no returning goaltenders, so anticipate a fifth-place finish in Group B.
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Coach: Mikhail Varnakov
Last year: After an emotional victory over Canada in the semifinals of the medal round, Russia dropped that 1-0 decision to Sweden in the final. The Russians rallied for three straight medal-round victories against Finland, Sweden and Canada but couldn't solve Swedish goalie Johan Gustafsson, who stopped all 17 shots in his direction in the final. Russia finished second in Group A with three victories and a 4-3 overtime loss to Sweden, outscoring its foes, 23-5.
2013 NHL Draft watch: A number of top prospects will be featured, including forward Valeri Nichushkin. Nichushkin, a 6-foot-4, 196-pound right wing, is rated No. 1 in NHL Central Scouting's preliminary ranking of Russian draft-eligible skaters.
"[Nichushkin] is a big, strong two-way winger," Central Scouting Director of European Scouting Goran Stubb told NHL.com. "He's tough to stop when driving to the net from either wing -- a defenseman's nightmare in one-on-one situations when at top speed. He handles the puck well in traffic, makes good decisions in those situations. [He] has a high overall skill level and moves well for a big guy, smooth hands, good playmaker."
Schedule: Dec. 26, Slovakia, 9 a.m. ET (NHLN-US); Dec. 28, United States, 9 a.m. ET (NHLN-US); Dec. 29, Germany, 9 a.m. ET (NHLN-US); Dec. 31, Canada, 9 a.m. ET (NHLN-US).
Outlook: Edmonton Oilers prospect Nail Yakupov has a strong supporting cast around him with Mikhail Grigorenko (Buffalo Sabres), Nikita Kucherov (Tampa Bay Lightning) and Alexander Khokhlachev (Boston Bruins). Offensive-defenseman Nikita Nesterov and goalie Andrei Vasilevski, highly regarded prospects of the Lightning, should play vital roles for the host country. Russia also has goalie Andrei Makarov (Buffalo Sabres) returning between the pipes. The star-studded lineup on home ice makes Russia the odds-on favorite to finish first in Group B.
"Russia is always strong and this year's team is as strong as the gold medal-winning group two years ago," Stubb said. "The goaltending is better now."
Coach: Ernest Bokros
Last year: The Slovaks finished sixth after placing third in Group A behind Sweden and Russia. The country dropped an 8-5 decision to Finland in the quarterfinals.
2013 NHL Draft watch: The top draft-eligible skater, according to Central Scouting's preliminary league rankings, is forward Marko Dano, who plays in the KHL for Slovan Bratislava and is rated seventh among skaters playing in Russia. According to Stubb, Dano is tops among the Slovaks and is a player who will surprise at this tournament.
"He has a good combination of speed, stick work and smarts," Stubb said. "He plays a steady, two-way game and gives a consistent effort on every shift."
Schedule: Dec. 26, Russia, 9 a.m. ET (NHLN-US); Dec. 28, Canada, 4:30 a.m. ET (NHLN-US); Dec. 30, Germany, 9 a.m. ET (NHLN-US); Dec. 31, United States, 5 a.m. ET (NHLN-US).
Outlook: The Slovaks offer a roster dominated by players from the Bratislava club team that plays several games in the elite league. The exception is defenseman Peter Ceresnák of the Ontario Hockey League's Peterborough Petes. He is the only player on the roster to be drafted by an NHL team. The 6-foot-3, 219-pound blueliner was selected by the New York Rangers in the sixth round (No. 172) in 2011. Look for Slovakia to finish fourth in Group B.
Coach: Phil Housley
Last year: The U.S. team is coming off a seventh-place finish, its worst showing since finishing eighth in 1999. An 11-3 victory over Denmark in its opening game was followed by losses to Finland (4-1), Czech Republic (5-2) and Canada (3-2). The Americans needed a 12-2 victory over Latvia in their opener of the relegation round in order to secure a position in the top division of this year's tournament.
2013 NHL Draft watch: There are two promising 2013 draft prospects on the roster: defenseman Seth Jones of the Portland Winterhawks in the WHL and forward Ryan Hartman of the Plymouth Whalers in the OHL. Jones likely would have been a member of last year's team if not for a shoulder injury he sustained in the last exhibition game. The son of former NBA player Popeye Jones is rated No. 1 among WHL skaters in NHL Central Scouting's preliminary league rankings. Over the summer, Jones (6-foot-3.5, 208 pounds) served as captain for the U.S. team at the World Under-18 Championship, totaling eight points in six games as the United States won the gold medal. Hartman is No. 11 among skaters in the OHL. The versatile 5-11, 187-pound forward made a big impression on the U.S. managerial team at training camp.
Schedule: Dec. 27, Germany, 9 a.m. ET (NHLN-US); Dec. 28, Russia, 9 a.m. ET (NHLN-US); Dec. 30, Canada, 4:30 a.m. ET (NHLN-US); Dec. 31, Slovakia, 5 a.m. ET (NHLN-US).
Outlook: The only time last year's finish was even discussed during training camp was when the media inquired about it. The biggest difference in this year's group is the enthusiasm and energy each player is willing to exert every practice and each shift. The three returnees -- defenseman Jacob Trouba, forward J.T. Miller and goaltender John Gibson -- are ready to lead by example. Expect the Americans to rebound in a big way and earn a second-place finish in Group B.
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S*ck This D**k, I'll Put The Voodoo On You: Man Arrested For Reportedly Drunk Driving Gets At Female Police Officer In South Carolina Real Disrespectfully
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The Gulf of Mexico opened to
industrial-size fish farms Thursday after federal regulators declined to oppose
the plan.
Although environmental and
fishing interests objected to the proposal, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration allowed the Gulf plan to take effect by not ruling on it, citing
an absence of U.S. regulations for fish farming in federal waters.
Officials said the federal agency will develop and implement a national policy for offshore aquaculture, a process that could take nine months. Until then, the farms could open in the Gulf — though as a practical matter it would take much longer to get one up and running.
"Our options in a case like this are very limited," NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco said in a statement. "I believe this is the best approach to the situation."
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, which regulates fishing in federal waters from Texas to the west coast of Florida, proposed the farm plan and forwarded it to NOAA for approval. NOAA had until Thursday to make a decision.
The proposal, intended to help reduce the nation's reliance on imported seafood, calls for raising millions of pounds of amberjack, red snapper and other species each year in submerged pens three miles to 200 miles off the coast.
But the plan has raised concerns from environmental and fishing interests about how to protect the Gulf's waters and wild fish stock from disease, pollution and other threats that have troubled fish farms in other countries.
That NOAA allowed fish farms in the Gulf without a ruling troubled opponents.
'Created more confusion'
George Leonard, director of the Ocean Conservancy's aquaculture program, said the lack of action "created more confusion instead of less" and made it more urgent for Congress to pass fish farming standards.
"Choosing not to make a decision is still making a decision," Leonard said. "We're one step closer today to fish farms in the Gulf."
Most of America's fish farms raise freshwater catfish and rainbow trout, although there are some oceanic shellfish farms in near-shore waters under state jurisdiction.
Still, imports now satisfy 84 percent of the nation's growing appetite for seafood, and at least 40 percent of that is farmed, according to the most recent federal data.
The Gulf is viewed as the nation's most readily exploitable area for oceanic feedlots because fish tend to grow faster in its warm waters.
The Fishery Management Council predicted that its proposal, as drafted, would produce up to 64 million pounds of seafood each year — equivalent to more than half of the annual commercial catch off the Texas coast.
Jim Balsiger, the NOAA Fisheries Service's acting administrator, said the plan would fill a regulatory void until a policy is implemented. "I expect that there will be little difference between plans," Balsiger said. "If there are, I have confidence that the Gulf council will adjust."


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CherryTree Takes the Pits Out of Pruning Your Notes
Sep 4, 2013 5:00 AM PT
Keeping track of my bits and pieces of information across several computers running Linux and Microsoft Windows has long been a problem. CherryTree is a sweet solution that keeps my information local and cloud-free. CherryTree is an outliner-style hierarchical note-taking application that features rich text and syntax highlighting. It stores data in a single XML or SQLite file.
I was a longtime user of Notecase Manager, which was discontinued in 2008 and later returned as a paid Pro application. I hadn't found a suitable clone-type replacement for Notecase Manager until I discovered CherryTree.
CherryTree's hierarchical interface mimics the functionality of the original Notecase Manager. It even imports my old Notecase manager database.
Perfect Portability
Just like the app it replaces in my note-keeping arsenal, CherryTree's database storage file can easily be tucked away on a USB drive. Of course, the hard drive storage is my backup. I can take it with me and always have the most current content to load on any computer I use.
I particularly like the flexibility that CherryTree offers. For example, I keep an exported plain text file on the same USB drive. I can open it with any text editor or word processor and find any string of information I need by using the viewing application's search feature.
This gives me the best of both worlds. I can access my stored information on any computer platform, whether or not CherryTree is installed.
I even keep a copy of this text file in my Android phone and tablet. I can easily add new information while using these devices by uploading the updated text file to any of my cloud storage accounts or emailing it to myself for pasting into the CherryTree file.
Getting It
CherryTree is not widely available for all Linux distros, but its popularity seems to be growing.
If you run a Debian Linux variant, you can easily download the latest .deb package (version 0.30.5) from the developer's website.
The Linux Mint and Ubuntu repositories had earlier versions available when I last checked. I also found CherryTree in the Mageia repository
CherryTree is available from the repositories supporting OpenSuSE and Fedora. It is also available in Puppy Linux and other distros.
Cross Platform
You can also get a Microsoft Windows version if you have to maintain access to two platforms. The Windows version reads and writes to the same .ctb format as the Linux version. Thus, you can use your notes files interchangeably.
The only other option for unsupported Linux distros is to download the compressed file from the developer's website. The tarball has the basic directions. Just make sure you track down the specific steps for your distro's manual installation process.
Look and Feel
By default, CherryTree uses small cherries to identify nodes in the left panel listing. Red ones show parent nodes; blue cherries show child nodes.
You can change these cherry symbols to standard bullet points, however, by clicking Edit/Preferences/Tree in the menu. Your options are cherries, standard bullets, or no symbol at all.
The Preferences panel lets you make only a few changes in how CherryTree looks and functions. You can change the background color, fonts and a few other options.
Solid Interface
CherryTree resembles the more well-known hierarchical or tree-based note filing applications, but it has much more functionality.
This hierarchy is displayed in a tree window within an adjustable panel on the left. Each note is referred to as a node, as it is also a node within a tree of notes.
Two main parts comprise each note. The first part is the note title and is visible in the tree window.
The second part is the note itself. When the title is selected, the note is visible for viewing and editing in the main window on the right.
Using It
Navigating within the hierarchy of notes is quick and easy. Many of the menu commands have shortcuts associated with them.
Menu options line the top of the app window. The drop-down menus are labeled File, Edit, View Tree and Format to Import, Export, Search/Replace and Bookmarks.
An icon row resides under the menu row. These icons duplicate various functions already available in the drop-down menus.
For example, you can click icons for opening nodes and files, saving the current note file and saving the file as a different name. Other icon commands are redo and undo, cut, paste and delete.
Quick Steps
You can not modify this tool row or configure it to your liking. Still, nearly all of the steps you need to modify a text entry and formulate it are included in what is there.
For example, you can execute text-formatting commands such as bold and italic, underline and strike-through, and color choices. You can create numbered and bulleted lists.
A handy shortcut for formatting note entries quickly is the Format Memory icon. Highlight a block of text in a note node and then click this icon. It will apply the formatting you last used.
Besides its ample import/output features, CherryTree does something few other applications of this type handle well if at all: It easily generates a simple Table of Contents.
Regal Replacement
CherryTree makes migrating from antiquated apps so easy. It imports Notecase, Basket and KeepNote files. If that was all it could do, using it would still be a winning proposition.
Throw in support for Gnote, Knowit, Leo, MemPad, Tomboy, Tuxcards and Zim -- which it does offer -- and CherryTree is an irreplaceable replacement app.
Getting your information out is just as flexible. CherryTree exports to HTML, XML and PDF formats. It also lets you export selected nodes to multiple plain text files or a single plain text file.
More Pluses
I dislike creating multiple files to track separate projects. So my hierarchical tree structure tends to grow quite large. Okay, it is really my dumping ground for all things important or trivial.
I have yet to make CherryTree slow down a computer or crash from my huge accumulation of nodes. It also has performed quite well in every desktop environment I use -- Unity, Cinnamon, LXDE, Xfce and KDE -- and yes, even Windows (but only when I have to!).
CherryTree handles image imports into a note node with ease. Just highlight a word, phrase or URL and click the Link icon in the icon row to embed a link.
Bottom Line
CherryTree involves no learning curve. Its interface allows quick and simple use of every feature.
It is also a really good Treepad alternative as well, but with a better feature set. If you are looking for a really great Linux replacement for Microsoft OneNote, pick from the CherryTree.
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In Need of Health Insurance with No Providers
Twenty U.S. counties are at risk of having no insurance provider in the healthcare exchanges at the start of 2018. If something doesn't change, Nevada will have the fewest providers. Thirteen of their 16 counties - plus independent Carson City - currently will have no options at the end of this year, leaving 8,000 Nevadans in uncertainty. Silver State Insurance Exchange director Heather Korbulic is working against the Sept. 20 deadline for 2018 insurance plans, trying to encourage providers to enter those "bare counties" or otherwise supply healthcare resources to the residents. Soledad O'Brien speaks with Korbulic to discuss the instability that caused insurance providers to leave Nevada, potential options for residents, and her hopes for the future of health insurance.


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Like all we know The Big G's World is not small. Besides all the services are at their best but Blogger.com have its own style.
Small and big bloggers use Blogger.com for their free blogs. G's Provide them everything to take best out of Blogging.
Last Day 3:00 Pm (+5 GMT) I suffered a Network Error while surfing through Blogspot.com (The Extra Domain For Blogger.com). I thought it's a temporary error in blogspot.com.
But I start receiving phone calls from my friends that are using Blogger. They told me that there is some problem with their blogs as well. I did some search and found nothing. All the blogger.com status was ok. There was not problem at all. When I try to find it out from a proxy site. Blogger was working fine.
So finally i got that PTCL Broadband And Few More Internet Service Providers have some issues with Blogspot.com. Either they have banned the access to blogspot.com or they have some other problems in it.
I even talked to them twice. Send an email to their every email address. Even Contacted PTA (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority) that controls the Internet Traffic from Pakistan, but still no response.
There was almost a Blogger Black Out in Pakistan. Let me tell you what the error message is.
Network Error (dns_server_failure)
Your request could not be processed because an error occurred contacting the DNS server.
The DNS server may be temporarily unavailable, or there could be a network problem.
Let see when PTCL or PTA will again lift this nasty Black Out. We can hope for a quicker response.