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TRACHEAL COLLAPSE WHAT IS THE TRACHEA ANYWAY? "Trachea" is the scientific name for the windpipe, the tube that connects the nose, mouth, and throat to the lungs. The trachea is meant to be a fairly rigid tube. It consists of muscle connecting a group of cartilage rings. The rings are actually not complete circles; they form a C with the open end of the C facing towards the animal's back. This muscle covering the open end of the C is called the "tracheal membrane". When the diaphragm (the flat muscle separating the abdomen from the chest cavity) flattens and the intercostal muscles (the muscles between the ribs) move, air is sucked into the lung. When the muscles move the opposite direction, air is pushed out of the lung. The trachea serves as a pipeline bringing air into the chest. Part of the trachea is in the throat but it also extends into the chest so that we can look at the trachea as having an intrathoracic portion (inside the chest) and an extrathoracic portion (outside the chest). WHY WOULD A TRACHEA COLLAPSE? Tracheas collapse because the cartilage rings weaken. When the C loses its curvature, the tracheal membrane across the gets loose and floppy. Instead of being a tight muscle canopy, the now flimsy membrane moves as air passes through the trachea. When air rushes into the chest, the membrane of the intrathoracic trachea balloons outward and when air rushes out, the membrane of the intrathoracic trachea droops down into the C cartilage causing an occlusion. The tickling sensation of the membrane touching the tracheal lining generates coughing and if the obstruction interrupts breathing, the patient may become distressed. If the collapse is in the extrathoracic (also called the cervical) trachea, the opposite occurs; the collapse occurs during inhalation and the ballooning during exhalation. x-ray of patient with collapsed trachea inhaling same patient exhaling Panting or rapid breathing for any reason makes the collapse and anxiety worse, which unfortunately tends to generate more rapid breathing and a vicious cycle of distress. Making things worse still is the inflammation generated in the trachea. The collapse creates increased secretion and inflammation thus promoting yet more coughing which creates yet more inflammation. Ultimately, the tissue of the trachea changes and loses its normal characteristics and the condition gets worse and worse. The trachea may be collapsed along its entire length, only in the intrathoracic section, or only in the extrathoracic section. Most commonly the collapse is at its worse right where the trachea enters the chest. Same patient as above, a year later WHAT ANIMALS ARE AFFECTED? The victim is almost always a toy breed dog, with poodles, Yorkshire terriers, and Pomeranians most commonly affected. The disease usually becomes problematic in middle age but can occur at any age. The cartilage defect that leads to the flattened C rings seems to be hereditary. Many dogs with collapsed tracheas do not show symptoms, however, until a second problem complicates matters. Factors that bring out symptoms might include:
If a secondary factor such as one of those listed above should occur and make a previously incidental collapsed trachea a problem, often removal of the secondary factor (weight loss program, getting an air filter, etc.) may clear up the symptoms of the collapsed trachea. TREATMENT The following steps are often helpful in long-term management of the tracheal collapse patient:
In a recent retrospective study of 100 dogs with collapsing trachea, 71% responded to medication and management of secondary factors (obesity, irritants in the air, etc.), 7% had disease so severe that they died within one month of diagnosis, 6% had severe additional disease problems, and the other 16% were felt to be candidates for surgical treatment (see below). EMERGENCY The patient's distress can reach a level so severe that the normally pink mucous membranes become bluish and collapse can result. When this occurs, tranquilization is helpful to relieve the anxiety that perpetuates the heavy breathing and coughing. Oxygen therapy and cough suppressants also help. If the patient reaches the point where distress seems extreme or if collapse results, treat this an emergency and rush the pet to emergency veterinary care. SURGERY? If medical management does not produce satisfactory results, it is possible that surgery may be of benefit. Basically, a rigid prosthesis is placed and bonded around the trachea effectively creating a non-collapsible tube. This is largely effective as long as the portion of trachea that is collapsed is external to the chest. Should the intrathoracic trachea be involved, the surgery becomes far less successful, more expensive, and the prosthesis must be ordered according to the specific patient's measurements. In all surgery cases, the younger the patient, the more successful the surgery is likely to be with success dropping off in patients over age 6 years. Severity of the collapse prior to surgery is not a tremendous factor in obtaining a successful outcome; improvement is reported in 75% to 85% of patients. A new technique is being explored using a self-expanding stainless steel prosthesis. A study reporting results of 24 dogs receiving this treatment was published in January 2004. Of these dogs, 96% showed improvement after surgery. Two dogs died within the first week due to stent placement complications. One dog experienced some bleeding. After this 30% were reported to be completely free of symptoms, 61% showed marked improvement, and 4% continued to have symptoms. This appears to be a promising technique but has still only been used in a small number of patients. Radiograph of a dog with tracheal stent in place Surgical therapy of tracheal collapse requires a surgery specialist. If one is not on staff or cannot be scheduled, referral can be arranged. For more information on this procedure, the American College of Veterinary Surgeons has a web page at: https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/tracheal-collapse IS THERE ASSOCIATED LIVER DISEASE? In the July/August 2006 issue of the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, a group of researchers led by Natali B. Bauer pursued the common finding of enlarged liver in dogs with tracheal collapse. Her group looked at 26 dogs with tracheal collapse and compared liver function test results to 42 dogs without tracheal collapse. Ninety-two percent (92%) of dogs with tracheal collapse were found to have abnormal results. Dogs that received stent placement to assist their breathing showed improvement in these tests. It was concluded that oxygen deprivation from the collapse had resulted in significant liver disease in many tracheal collapse patients. It was further recommended that tracheal collapse patients have liver function tests periodically performed as liver supportive medications may be helpful. Page last updated: 5/7/09 |


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South Africans called it the "Madiba magic" after his clan name — former South African president Nelson Mandela's quirky mix of grandeur and simplicity, his ready quips, his ability to relate to the poor, his colorful custom-made shirts and his dancing prowess.
Mandela — who succumbed to a recurrent lung infection on Thursday aged 95 — drew politicians from around the world, as well as ordinary children and adults keen to get a glimpse of the freedom icon who spent 27 years in prison.
Many remember his solemn inauguration as South Africa's first black president on May 20, 1994, at the age of 75, when he shuffled a few steps in perfect time despite the wear and tear on his body, fists clenched, with a beaming smile. The now famous "Madiba jive" was born.
Entertainers parodied it, radio stations took up the beat, and every time Mandela made a public appearance someone would ask him to jive despite his increasing frailty over the years.
Parodied too, in many bars in South Africa, was his distinctive accent — a slow, punctuated growl.
Indissolubly associated with the Madiba magic were his loose shirts — riots of color that stood out among the sober suits and ties of his associates. They were inspired by the shirts worn by former Indonesian president Suharto, and hand-made for him by a Burkinan living in Ivory Coast.
The photographers loved them, even though they were forbidden to use flash when taking pictures of Mandela because his eyes had been weakened when working in the glare of a limestone quarry on Robben Island, off Cape Town, where he was imprisoned for 18 years.
Former South African president Thabo Mbeki, who succeed him and who wore elegantly tailored dark suits, once described the shirts as "bizarre."
The Madiba magic drew politicians from around the world, eager to be photographed alongside him long after he retired in 1999.
However, when then-US president George W. Bush visited South Africa in 2003 he passed up the chance, after Mandela criticized the invasion of Iraq in stinging terms, describing Bush as "a president who can't think properly."
The children of South Africa adored Madiba, who had a special empathy with youngsters as he missed seeing his own grow up while in apartheid prisons.
In 2002, when he gave his annual Christmas party for children in his home village of Qunu in the impoverished southeast, more than 20,000 children turned up — some trekking for two or three days — and pandemonium erupted.
Thousands of children and adults stampeded, with three needing hospital treatment, and security men had to cut down fences to prevent kids from being crushed.
US talk-show hostess Oprah Winfrey was present, carrying thousands of black dolls for the girls and soccer balls for the boys. Her security detail swung into action and assisted in moving many of the children out of harm's way.
Mandela's empathy for individuals often came at the most unlikely moments.
He once interrupted a meeting to ask after the health of a heavily pregnant journalist, tapping her swollen belly gently with his big boxer's hands and asking her when the baby was due.
He was also adept at poking fun at himself, saying in 2000: "My bosses always say that I have had 27 years in prison to loaf. It is now time to do some catching up."
In 1998, he declared: "My greatest regret in life is that I never became the heavyweight boxing champion of the world."

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text: DENVER -- The Rockies increased their bullpen competition by acquiring right-handed relief pitcher Jose Capellan from the Tigers on Tuesday for Triple-A pitcher Denny Bautista. Capellan, 26, has a strong arm and has been close to developing into a solid Major Leaguer, but it hasn't happened yet. He is out of Minor League options, so this is a make-or-break year. If he sounds almost exactly like Bautista, 27, there's a reason. In other words, it's not the type of deal that on the surface provides a solid bullpen. The Rockies still have work to do in that regard. But if they hit on Capellan ... "It's just one good arm for another good arm," Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd said. "Hopefully a change of scenery will help both guys." Capellan appeared in 10 games for the Tigers last season, but made his way onto the Rockies' radar by going 4-2 with a 5.54 ERA in 61 games for the Brewers in 2006. He is 5-7 with a 4.90 ERA in 98 Major League games with the Braves, Brewers and Tigers. Last season, he went 0-2 with a 4.50 ERA in seven games with the Brewers, and 0-1 with a 6.43 ERA in 10 games with the Tigers. He also went 3-2 with a 3.86 ERA in 17 appearances with Triple-A Nashville in the Brewers' organization, and 0-1 with a 5.79 ERA in nine games with Triple-A Toledo of the Tigers. Capellan has a lively fastball that pops in anywhere from 92-97 mph, plus a potentially good slider. Capellan was upset at the Brewers' decision not to place him on the Opening Day roster, and he didn't report to Nashville for several days. He hoped to be traded. It didn't happen then, and that was the start of a difficult year. "Capellan was real good two years ago, his first year at the big-league level," O'Dowd said. "He struggled last year. We thought he was pitching well in the Dominican. We thought it was a good chance to take. "The bottom line is these relievers are like the stock market. Hopefully, we'll hit when he's on the upside." Capellan is 2-2 with a 3.21 ERA in 28 innings for the Gigantes del Cibao of the Dominican Winter League. That's another mirror of Bautista, who is 1-1 with a 3.46 ERA in eight games with Estrellas de Oriente in the Dominican. Bautista pitched in 51 games with Triple-A Colorado Springs, going 3-2 with a 2.92 ERA. He went 2-1 with a 12.46 ERA in nine appearances with the Rockies. Thomas Harding is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs. |


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TOWN OF WALLKILL — Two girls were seriously hurt when the SUV their mother was driving hit a utility pole just after 7:30 p.m. Thursday on Tower Drive, police said.
The mother, Heather Linguanti, 27, of Fortune Road West, in Wallkill, was charged with four counts of driving while intoxicated – three felony counts, because the children were under age 15; and one misdemeanor count, police said.
Town police said the two children in the rear of the 2003 Dodge Durango – Chloe Ebbecke, 6; and Shaelan Ebbecke, 4; both of Middletown – suffered serious head injuries and were flown to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla.
Linguanti and Brianna Ebbecke, 7, who were in the front seat, were taken by ambulance to Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown for evaluation.
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Dr. Seth Moore is Director of Biology and Environment with the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
The Grand Portage Reservation is located in the extreme northeast corner of Minnesota, on the North Shore of Lake Superior in Cook County. Bordered on the north by Canada, on the south and east by Lake Superior and on the west by Grand Portage State Forest, the reservation encompasses a historic fur trade site with spectacular northwoods Lake Superior shoreline.
The band engages in fisheries and wildlife research projects throughout the year, working with moose, wolves, fish, deer, grouse, and environmental issues. Dr. Moore appears regularly on WTIP North Shore Community Radio's A.M. Calendar program, talking about the band's current and ongoing projects.
In this segment, Dr. Moore talks about marine training exercises in Grand Portage to prepare for possible spills, mercury in the environment, and fish advisories. Produced by Carah Thomas.
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Austin City Limits just kicked off its 38th season last week, and it has been a huge one so far. The season premiere featured a performance by Radiohead and last night's episode two brought on Bon Iver. Justin Vernon and crew rocked Austin for a solid hour with tracks from their debut For Emma, Forever Ago, their sophomore Bon Iver, Bon Iver, and even the Blood Bank EP.
Next week Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples will be following the stage, followed by the Shins and Dr. Dog and then the Civil Wars and Punch Brothers. Take a look at the set list and watch Bon Iver's performance and a promo for the season as a whole below. [CoS]
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Three earthquakes shook a major part of Guatemala in less than 90 minutes on Monday afternoon, killing at least one person, authorities said.
The largest quake, a 5.8 magnitude, hit at 12:34pm, with two of 4.8 magnitude hitting before and after. All were centered in the same area about 30 miles (51 kilometers) southeast of the capital, Guatemala City.
Firefighters confirmed that the temblors, which shook most of the country, caused a landslide on the highway to El Salvador near the epicenter of Cuilapa Santa Rosa that trapped at least one car and killed one person.
Local media also reported that a wall fell on several houses, trapping a family. It was not clear if there were more casualties.
Public buildings were evacuated in the area and school classes canceled, authorities said.
The first quake struck at a depth of 38 miles (61 kilometers), the second at 25 miles (39 kilometers) and the third at 23 miles (37 kilometers.)
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December 19, 2009
Easy, Fancy-Pants Frames!
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- AnonymousDecember 19, 2009 at 11:23 AM
These are so cute and a cheap way to make my house looking pretty. Thank you for this great idea! The middle picture looks like a wedding photo. It looks like your husband is shorter than you. That is soooo cute! I think that demonstrates how sweet you are.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousDecember 19, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Why can't Martha Stewart hire you for her magazine? You have so much better ideas. It may be better that you don't so I get your craft ideas for free online rather than buying her magazine :o)
ReplyDelete Wow! Great cheap bling! This would be a fun project to do at my daughter's 9th bday party this year! I think all the girls would like to make their own to bring home and for only a couple bucks each it sounds like a great craft.
Just discovered your blog, but you are a fountain of inspiration already!This project was a Christmas saver as the apron project my son was going to make for his Grandma fell through when we couldn't find any frog prints that we liked and I remembered this project and he made these instead except we are calling them "stoned frames" as "fancy pants" sounded to girly.
Here is a link to what me made (no bows or other bling, just the stones):
Thanks again for sharing this idea!- AnonymousDecember 29, 2009 at 10:55 PM
check the local craft store for these bags of flat gems in all colors. way cheaper than rhinestones, and not quite so obviously glitzy! love!
ReplyDelete Hey, I've done these as Christmas gifts that turned out beautifully! I've since made some for myself as well. Both my giftee and myself have had problems with the stones falling off. Has anyone else had this issue? I wonder if I didn't use enough glue or if I should use epoxy and not hot glue... Still love 'em though!
ReplyDelete- AnonymousFebruary 24, 2010 at 5:41 PM
I love this idea! I can't wait to try it out! Thanks for the awesome idea!!!
ReplyDelete - MakaylaJuly 17, 2011 at 5:28 PM
I absolutley LOVE this idea. Im going to try it right now. Ive been lolking for some new frames for ages. Now i can make my own Thanks so much Disney!!!!
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I had a project at school to present a simple training. It has to be something I like to do and can be presented in 5 minutes. I searched for ideas and came across this. Thank you! This really helped me and its really really easy and pretty!
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Flight is the main mode of locomotion used by most of the world's bird species. Flight assists birds while feeding, breeding and avoiding predators.
This article discusses the mechanics of bird flight, with emphasis on the varied forms of bird's wings. The specifics of hovering, take-off and landing are also examined. Additional adaptations of bird's bodies relating to their flying ability are covered. Finally, theories on the evolution of bird flight are discussed.
Basic mechanics of bird flightEdit
The fundamentals of bird flight are similar to those of aircraft. Lift force is produced by the action of air flow on the wing, which is an airfoil. The lift force occurs because the air has a lower pressure just above the wing and higher pressure below.
When gliding, both birds and gliders obtain both a vertical and a forward force from their wings. This is possible because the lift force is generated at right angles to the air flow, which in gliding flight comes from slightly below the horizontal (because the bird is descending).
When a bird flaps, as opposed to gliding, its wings continue to develop lift as before, but the lift is rotated forward to provide thrust, which counteracts drag and increases its speed, which has the effect of also increasing lift to counteract its weight, allowing it to maintain height or to climb. Flapping involves two stages: the down-stroke, which provides the majority of the thrust, and the up-stroke, which can also (depending on the bird's wings) provide some thrust. At each up-stroke the wing is slightly folded inwards to reduce the energetic cost of flapping-wing flight.[1] Birds change the angle of attack between the up-stroke and the down-stroke of their wings. During the down-stroke the angle of attack is increased, and is decreased during the up-stroke.[citation needed]
Apart from its weight, there are three major drag forces that impede a bird's aerial flight: frictional drag (caused by the friction of air and body surfaces), form drag (due to frontal area of the bird, also known as pressure drag), and lift-induced drag (caused by the wingtip vortices). These forces are reduced by streamlining the bird's body and wings.
The bird's forelimbs, the wings, are the key to bird flight. Each wing has a central vane to hit the wind, composed of three limb bones, the humerus, ulna and radius. The hand, or manus, which ancestrally was composed of five digits, is reduced to three digits (digit II, III and IV or I, II, III depending on the scheme followed[2]), which serves as an anchor for the primaries, one of two groups of flight feathers responsible for the wing's airfoil shape. The other set of flight feathers, behind the carpal joint on the ulna, are called the secondaries. The remaining feathers on the wing are known as coverts, of which there are three sets. The wing sometimes has vestigial claws. In most species these are lost by the time the bird is adult (such as the highly visible ones used for active climbing by Hoatzin chicks), but claws are retained into adulthood by the Secretary Bird, screamers, finfoots, ostriches, several swifts and numerous others, as a local trait, in a few specimens. The claws of the Jurassic theropod-like Archaeopteryx are quite similar to those of the Hoatzin nestlings.
Albatrosses have locking mechanism in the wing joints that reduce the strain on the muscles during soaring flight.[3]
Female birds exposed to predators during ovulation produce chicks which grow their wings faster than chicks produced by predator-free females. Their wings are also longer. Both adaptations may make them better at avoiding avian predators.[4]
Wing shape and flightEdit
The shape of the wing is an important factor in determining the types of flight of which the bird is capable. Different shapes correspond to different trade-offs between beneficial characteristics, such as speed, low energy use, and maneuverability. The planform of the wing (the shape of the wing as seen from below) can be described in terms of two parameters, aspect ratio and wing loading. Aspect ratio is the ratio of wingspan to the mean of its chord (or the square of the wingspan divided by wing area). Wing loading is the ratio of weight to wing area.
Most kinds of bird wing can be grouped into four types, with some falling between two of these types. These types of wings are elliptical wings, high speed wings, high aspect ratio wings and soaring wings with slots.
- Elliptical wings
Elliptical wings are short and rounded, having a low aspect ratio, allowing for tight maneuvering in confined spaces such as might be found in dense vegetation. As such they are common in forest raptors (such as Accipiter hawks), and many passerines, particularly non-migratory ones (migratory species have longer wings). They are also common in species that use a rapid take off to evade predators, such as pheasants and partridges.
- High speed wings
High speed wings are short, pointed wings that when combined with a heavy wing loading and rapid wingbeats provide an energetically expensive high speed. This type of flight is used by the bird with the fastest wing speed, the peregrine falcon, as well as by most of the ducks. The same wing shape is used by the auks for a different purpose; auks use their wings to "fly" underwater.
The Peregrine Falcon has the highest recorded dive speed of 200 mph (322 km/h).[citation needed] The fastest straight, powered flight is the Spine-tailed Swift at 105 mph (170 km/h).[citation needed]- High aspect ratio wings
High aspect ratio wings, which usually have low wing loading and are far longer than they are wide, are used for slower flight, almost hovering (as used by kestrels, terns and nightjars) or alternatively by birds that specialize in soaring and gliding flight, particularly that used by seabirds, dynamic soaring, which use different wind speeds at different heights (wind shear) above the waves in the ocean to provide lift. Low speed flight is important for birds that plunge dive for fish.
- Soaring wings with deep slots
These are the wings favored by the larger species of inland birds, such as eagles, vultures, pelicans, and storks. The slots at the end of the wings, between the primaries, reduce the induced drag and wingtip vortices by "capturing" the energy in air flowing from the lower to upper wing surface at the tips[citation needed], whilst the shorter size of the wings aids in takeoff (high aspect ratio wings require a long taxi in order to get airborne).
Hovering is used by several species of birds (and specialized in by one family). True hovering, which is generating lift through flapping alone rather than as a product of the bird's passage through the air, demands a lot of energy. This means that it is confined to smaller birds; the largest bird able to truly hover is the pied kingfisher, although larger birds can hover for short periods of time. Larger birds that hover for prolonged periods do so by flying into a headwind, allowing them to remain stationary relative to the ground (or water). Kestrels, terns and even hawks use this windhovering.
Most birds that hover have high aspect ratio wings that are suited to low speed flying. One major exception to this are the hummingbirds, which are the most accomplished hoverers of all the birds. Hummingbird flight is different from other bird flight in that the wing is extended throughout the whole stroke, the stroke being a symmetrical figure of eight, with the wing producing lift on both the up- and down-stroke. Some hummingbirds can beat their wings 52 times a second, though others do so less frequently.
Take-off and landingEdit
- See also: Bird landings
Take-off is one of the most energetically demanding aspects of flight, as the bird needs to generate enough airflow across the wing to create lift. With small birds a jump up will suffice, while for larger birds this is not possible. In this situation, birds need to take a run up in order to generate the airflow to take off. Large birds take off by facing into the wind, or, if they can, by perching on a branch or cliff so that all they need to do is drop off into the air.
Landing is also a problem for large birds with high wing loadings. This problem is dealt with in some species by aiming for a point below the intended landing area (such as a nest on a cliff) then pulling up beforehand. If timed correctly, the airspeed once the target is reached is virtually nil. Landing on water is simpler, and the larger waterfowl species prefer to do so whenever possible, landing into wind and using their feet as skids. In order to lose height rapidly prior to landing, some large birds such as geese indulge in a rapid alternating series of sideslips or even briefly turning upside down in a maneuver termed as whiffling.
Adaptations for flightEdit
The most obvious adaptation to flight is the wing, but because flight is so energetically demanding birds have evolved several other adaptations to improve efficiency when flying. Birds' bodies are streamlined to help overcome air-resistance. Also, the bird skeleton is hollow to reduce weight, and many unnecessary bones have been lost (such as the bony tail of the early bird Archaeopteryx), along with the toothed jaw of early birds, which has been replaced with a lightweight beak. The skeleton's breastbone has also adapted into a large keel, suitable for the attachment of large, powerful flight muscles. The vanes of each feather have hooklets called barbules that zip the vanes of individual feathers together, giving the feathers the strength needed to hold the airfoil (these are often lost in flightless birds). The barbules maintain the shape and function of the feather. Each feather has a major (greater) side and a minor (lesser) side, meaning that the shaft or rachis does not run down the center of the feather. Rather it runs longitudinally off of center with the lesser or minor side to the front and the greater or major side to the rear of the feather. This feather anatomy, during flight and flapping of the wings, causes a rotation of the feather in its follicle. The rotation occurs in the up motion of the wing. The greater side will point down allowing air to slip through the wing. This essentially breaks the integrity of the wing, allowing for a much easier movement in the up direction. The integrity of the wing is reestablished in the down movement, which allows for part of the lift inherent in bird wings. This function is most important in "taking off" or achieving lift at very low or slow speeds where the bird is reaching up and grabbing air and pulling itself up. At high speeds the air foil function of the wing provides most of the lift needed to stay in flight.
The large amounts of energy required for flight have led to the evolution of a unidirectional pulmonary system to provide the large quantities of oxygen required for their high respiratory rates. This high metabolic rate produces large quantities of radicals in the cells that can damage DNA and lead to tumours. Birds, however, do not suffer from an otherwise expected shortened lifespan as their cells have evolved a more efficient antioxidant system than those found in other animals. [citation needed]
Evolution of bird flightEdit
- Main article: Origin of avian flight
Most paleontologists agree that birds evolved from small theropod dinosaurs, but the origin of bird flight is one of the oldest and most hotly contested debates in paleontology.[5] The four main hypotheses are: "from the trees down", that birds' ancestors first glided down from trees and then acquired other modifications that enabled true powered flight; "from the ground up", that birds' ancestors were small, fast predatory dinosaurs in which feathers developed for other reasons and then evolved further to provide first lift and then true powered flight; and "wing-assisted incline running" (WAIR), a version of "from the ground up" in which birds' wings originated from forelimb modifications that provided downforce, enabling the proto-birds to run up extremely steep slopes such as the trunks of trees; and "Pouncing Proavis", which posits that flight evolved by modification from arboreal ambush tactics.
There has also been debate about whether the earliest known bird, Archaeopteryx, could fly. It appears that Archaeopteryx had the brain structures and inner-ear balance sensors that birds use to control their flight.[6] Archaeopteryx also had a wing feather arrangement like that of modern birds and similarly asymmetrical flight feathers on its wings and tail. But Archaeopteryx lacked the shoulder mechanism by which modern birds' wings produce swift, powerful upstrokes; this may mean that it and other early birds were incapable of flapping flight and could only glide.[7] The presence of most fossils in marine sediments in habitats devoid of vegetation has led to the hypothesis that they may have used their wings as aids to run across the water surface in the manner of the basilisk lizards.[8][9]
From the trees downEdit
This was the earliest hypothesis, encouraged by the examples of gliding vertebrates such as flying squirrels. It suggests that proto-birds like Archaeopteryx used their claws to clamber up trees and glided off from the tops.[10]
Some recent research undermines the "trees down" hypothesis by suggesting that the earliest birds and their immediate ancestors did not climb trees. Modern birds that forage in trees have much more curved toe-claws than those that forage on the ground. The toe-claws of Mesozoic birds and of closely related non-avian theropod dinosaurs are like those of modern ground-foraging birds.[11]
From the ground upEdit
Feathers are very common in coelurosaurid dinosaurs (including the early tyrannosauroid Dilong).[12] Modern birds are classified as coelurosaurs by nearly all palaeontologists,[13] though not by a few ornithologists.[10][14] The original functions of feathers may have included thermal insulation and competitive displays. The most common version of the "from the ground up" hypothesis argues that bird's ancestors were small ground-running predators (rather like roadrunners) that used their forelimbs for balance while pursuing prey and that the forelimbs and feathers later evolved in ways that provided gliding and then powered flight.[15] Another "ground upwards" theory argues the evolution of flight was initially driven by competitive displays and fighting: displays required longer feathers and longer, stronger forelimbs; many modern birds use their wings as weapons, and downward blows have a similar action to that of flapping flight.[16] Many of the Archaeopteryx fossils come from marine sediments and it has been suggested that wings may have helped the birds run over water in the manner of the Jesus Christ Lizard (Common basilisk).[17]
Most recent attacks on the "from the ground up" hypothesis attempt to refute its assumption that birds are modified coelurosaurid dinosaurs. The strongest attacks are based on embryological analyses, which conclude that birds' wings are formed from digits 2, 3 and 4 (corresponding to the index, middle and ring fingers in humans; the first of a bird's 3 digits forms the alula, which they use to avoid stalling on low-speed flight, for example when landing); but the hands of coelurosaurs are formed by digits 1, 2 and 3 (thumb and first 2 fingers in humans).[18] However these embryological analyses were immediately challenged on the embryological grounds that the "hand" often develops differently in clades that have lost some digits in the course of their evolution, and therefore bird's hands do develop from digits 1, 2 and 3.[19][20][21]
Wing-assisted incline runningEdit
The WAIR hypothesis was prompted by observation of young chukar chicks, and proposes that wings developed their aerodynamic functions as a result of the need to run quickly up very steep slopes such as tree trunks, for example to escape from predators. Note that in this scenario birds need downforce to give their feet increased grip.[22][23] But early birds, including Archaeopteryx, lacked the shoulder mechanism by which modern birds' wings produce swift, powerful upstrokes; since the downforce on which WAIR depends is generated by upstrokes, it seems that early birds were incapable of WAIR.[7]
Pouncing Proavis model Edit
This theory was first proposed by Garner, Taylor, and Thomas in 1999:
We propose that birds evolved from predators that specialized in ambush from elevated sites, using their raptorial hindlimbs in a leaping attack. Drag–based, and later lift-based, mechanisms evolved under selection for improved control of body position and locomotion during the aerial part of the attack. Selection for enhanced lift-based control led to improved lift coefficients, incidentally turning a pounce into a swoop as lift production increased. Selection for greater swooping range would finally lead to the origin of true flight.
The authors believed that this theory had four main virtues:
- It predicts the observed sequence of character acquisition in avian evolution.
- It predicts an Archaeopteryx-like animal, with a skeleton more or less identical to terrestrial theropods, with few adaptations to flapping, but very advanced aerodynamic asymmetrical feathers.
- It explains that primitive pouncers (perhaps like Microraptor) could coexist with more advanced fliers (like Confuciusornis or Sapeornis) since they did not compete for flying niches.
- It explains that the evolution of elongated rachis-bearing feathers began with simple forms that produced a benefit by increasing drag. Later, more refined feather shapes could begin to also provide lift.
Uses and loss of flight in modern birdsEdit
Birds use flight to obtain prey on the wing, for foraging, to commute to feeding grounds, and to migrate between the seasons. It is also used by some species to display during the breeding season and to reach safe isolated places for nesting.
Flight is more energetically expensive in larger birds, and many of the largest species fly by soaring and gliding (without flapping their wings) as much as possible. Many physiological adaptations have evolved that make flight more efficient.
Birds that settle on isolated oceanic islands that lack ground-based predators often lose the ability to fly. This illustrates both flight's importance in avoiding predators and its extreme demand for energy.
See alsoEdit
- Flight call
- Flying and gliding animals
- Insect flight
- List of soaring birds
- Ratites
- Tradeoffs for locomotion in air and water
- ↑ Parslew, B (2012) Simulating Avian Wingbeats and Wakes. PhD Thesis
- ↑ Baumel JJ (1993) Handbook of Avian Anatomy: Nomina Anatomica Avium. 2nd Ed. Nuttall Ornithological Club. Cambridge, MA, USA
- ↑ Videler, JJ (2005) Avian Flight. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-856603-4 pages 33-34
- ↑ Kaplan, Matt Frightened birds grow longer wings. URL accessed on 2011-03-27.
- ↑ Brush, A.H. (July 1998). Taking Wing: Archaeopteryx and the Evolution of Bird Flight. The Auk 115 (3): 806. Book review that provides a good, non-technical summary of the issues. The book is Shipman, P. (1999). Taking Wing: Archaeopteryx and the Evolution of Bird Flight, Simon & Schuster.
- ↑ Alonso, P.D., Milner, A.C., Ketcham, R.A., Cokson, M.J and Rowe, T.B. (August 2004). The avian nature of the brain and inner ear of Archaeopteryx. Nature 430 (7000): 666–669.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Senter, P. (2006). Scapular orientation in theropods and basal birds, and the origin of flapping flight. Acta Palaeontologica Polonica 51 (2): 305–313.
- ↑ Videler, JJ (2005) Avian Flight. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-856603-4 pages 98-117
- ↑ How Archaeopteryx could run over water (Research Gate article, 27 Dec 2012)
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Feduccia, A. (1999). The Origin and Evolution of Birds, Yale University Press. See also Feduccia, A. (February 1995). Explosive Evolution in Tertiary Birds and Mammals. Science 267 (5198): 637–638.
- ↑ Glen, C.L., and Bennett, M.B. (November 2007). Foraging modes of Mesozoic birds and non-avian theropods. Current Biology 17 (21): R911–2.
- ↑ Prum, R., and Brush, A.H. (2002). The evolutionary origin and diversification of feathers. The Quarterly Review of Biology 77 (3): 261–295.
- ↑ Mayr G., Pohl B., Peters D.S. (2005). A well-preserved Archaeopteryx specimen with theropod features. Science 310 (5753): 1483–1486.
- ↑ Feduccia, A. (1993).
- ↑ Burgers, P. and L. M. Chiappe (1999). The wing of Archaeopteryx as a primary thrust generator. Nature 399 (399): 60–62.
- ↑ Cowen, R.. History of Life, Blackwell Science.
- ↑ Videler, J.J. (2005). Avian Flight, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- ↑ Burke, A.C., and Feduccia, A. (1997). Developmental Patterns and the Identification of Homologies in the Avian Hand. Science 278 (5338): 666. Summarized at (1997). Embryo Studies Show Dinosaurs Could Not Have Given Rise To Modern Birds. ScienceDaily.
- ↑ Chatterjee, S. (April 1998). Counting the Fingers of Birds and Dinosaurs. Science 280 (5362): 355.
- ↑ Vargas, A.O., Fallon, J.F. (October 2004). Birds have dinosaur wings: The molecular evidence. Journal of Experimental Zoology Part B: Molecular and Developmental Evolution 304B (1): 86–90.
- ↑ Pennisi, E. (January 2005). Bird Wings Really Are Like Dinosaurs' Hands. Science 307 (5707): 194–195.
- ↑ Dial, K.P. (2003). Wing-Assisted Incline Running and the Evolution of Flight. Science 299 (5605): 402–404. Summarized in Morelle, Rebecca Secrets of bird flight revealed. (Web) Scientists believe they could be a step closer to solving the mystery of how the first birds took to the air.. BBC News. URL accessed on 25 January 2008.
- ↑ Bundle, M.W and Dial, K.P. (2003). Mechanics of wing-assisted incline running (WAIR). The Journal of Experimental Biology 206 (Pt 24): 4553–4564.
- Alexander, David E. Nature's Flyers: Birds, Insects, and the Biomechanics of Flight. 2002(hardcover) and 2004(paperback). Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press. ISBN 0-8018-6756-8(hardcover) and 0801880599(paperback).
- Brooke, Michael and Tim Birkhead (editors). The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Ornithology. 1991. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-36205-9.
- Burton, Robert. Bird Flight. Facts on File, 1990
- Campbell, Bruce, and Elizabeth Lack (editors). A Dictionary of Birds. 1985. Calton: T&A D Poyse. ISBN 0-85661-039-9.
- Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology handbook of bird biology. 2004. Princeton University Press. ISBN 0-938027-62-X. (hardcover)
- Del Hoyo, Josep, et al. Handbook of Birds of the World Vol 1. 1992. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions, ISBN 84-87334-10-5.
- Wilson, Barry (editor). Readings from Scientific American, Birds. 1980. San Francisco: WH Freeman. ISBN 0-7167-1206-7.
External linksEdit
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]]- 'Flight in Birds and Aeroplanes' by Evolutionary Biologist John Maynard Smith Freeview video provided by the Vega Science Trust
- Beautiful Birds in Flight - slideshow by Life magazine
- 'Pigeon Take off in slow motion' YouTube video
- 'Bird Flight I' Eastern Kentucky University ornithology course site, with pictures, text and videos.
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May 14, 2012 Resident Fantasy GeniusA Bad Month to Be, Or Own, a Closer
There's an old adage in fantasy baseball to "draft skills, not roles." The reasoning behind this is that the cream will rise to the top, that the better player will eventually take on the more prominent role. This advice is often given in regard to closers, but it's advice which I've expressed my disagreement with on multiple occasions. While "draft skills, not roles" is a romantic notion, studies I've run in the past have shown that role is far more important than skill when it comes to saves and that closers in waiting are generally poor investments. When Fernando Rodney received the first two save opportunities following Kyle Farnsworth's injury, one site said that "while it would be nice to think that the 35-year-old will continue to close out games so effortlessly, his track record and bullpen competition probably make him one of the biggest sell-high candidates in baseball." Rodney proceeded to roll off seven more (consecutive) saves en route to becoming one of the most valuable closers in baseball over the first six weeks. He had the role, which is more difficult to lose than most assume. Or is it? After all, Rodney is one of the few closers who has managed to keep a grip on his ninth-inning gig this year. In total, six Opening Day closers have lost their jobs (seven if Frank Francisco is removed today) and another nine have been placed on the disabled list, which seems to run contrary to my "draft roles, not skills" stance.
So what's going on? In short, something we haven't seen in a very long time. In the first six weeks of the 2012 season, if we combine demotions with injuries, we have seen 53 percent closer turnover. In the past 11 years, we've seen greater than 53 percent turnover (demotions and injuries combined) just twice… over an entire season.
From 2001 to 2011, 48 percent of Opening Day closers lost their jobs* before all was said and done. That means that even with four and a half fewer months for injuries, implosions, trades, and manager whim-exercising, 2012 has already exceeded the norm. Granted, some of these closers are likely to return this year (Bailey, Farnsworth, Santos, Storen, and Street), but what we're seeing is still largely unprecedented, at least in recent history. *I defined "lost their job" as saving fewer than 30 games, be it as a result of demotion or injury, which should serve as a good enough proxy. To those of you who own one or two or eight (as I do, in one league or another) of this season's displaced closers, you have my apologies. While "don't pay for saves" is common rhetoric that I am generally against, it's a strategy that has surely worked out for many a fantasy player this year. Closers are usually (read: always) a much safer investment than this. So what is a fantasy owner to do going forward? Well, just because we've seen this kind of ninth-inning demolition so far doesn't mean it will continue. Sure, there are still some closers who find themselves in precarious positions, but we shouldn't be gun-shy about owning them just because so many others have flopped. There is still a lot of history to suggest that closers are a solid investment. If you happen to be in a league with an owner who is getting twitchy, it could be worthwhile looking into acquiring his closers. Maybe he's seen the carnage to this point and wants to shift his value into something other than saves, just to be safe, even if it means selling for 70 cents on the dollar. If you find yourself faced with an owner like this, take advantage of it. In fantasy we need to find value anywhere we can, and this may be one way to do so. 7 comments have been left for this article.


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137 Responses to "Forward….. to Inauguration Day"
January 19, 2013 at 10:26 pm
And first too! Chips you are awesome. And this community is awesome. Looking forward to spending the next two days celebrating. Took Monday off to enjoy the fruits of our labors. Glad OFA will be independent and have all the stalwarts on the Board (Plouffe, Cutter, Messina, Smoot, O'Malley, Carson)
January 19, 2013 at 10:30 pm
My beloved Taiping, looking forward to sharing these very beautiful celebrations with you!!
January 19, 2013 at 10:49 pm
Congrats on 1st taiping!!!
We've got some fun days ahead, for sure!!
January 20, 2013 at 12:21 am
Thanks all! Love our community. By the way have you ever noticed how literate all our commenters are? Not to mention funny, insightful, dedicated, hopeful, committed to making our world a better place for all.
January 19, 2013 at 10:26 pm
Way to go taiping1 and vitaminlover. I was watching idiots shooting guns on last thread!
January 19, 2013 at 10:26 pm
So, completely OT, but ever since I stopped drinking cocktails and switched exclusively to wine, my stomach has shrunk. #IMustBeDoingSomethingRight
January 19, 2013 at 10:29 pm
Ah, so that's the secret? Still drinking both. #IMustBeDoingSomethingCompletelyWrong
January 19, 2013 at 10:55 pm
I know. I was laughing at the hat again…that was my country 'tis of thee- not the national anthem
January 19, 2013 at 10:30 pm
A lot of folks are watching 2009 Inaug on CSPAN and having similar thoughts….
January 19, 2013 at 10:33 pm
You know that Dr. Holder's 62nd birthday is on Inauguration day, right?
January 19, 2013 at 10:42 pm
Her biography is riveting. Reading it now, with glimpses at the blog. Whoopee! Saturday Night Fever for 62 yr olds?! 😉
January 20, 2013 at 12:23 am
Night: may angels and sweet spirits watch over you and give you good dreams. Tomorrow we celebrate again.
January 19, 2013 at 10:38 pm
Thank you Chips!!! I've lost count of the times I've watched that video …. and will be watching it many years from now!!
January 19, 2013 at 10:39 pm
I am sitting at my laptop and my cat HAS to have a chair ALL to herself next to the heater while I blog and watch the 2009 inaugural. Life is Good!
January 19, 2013 at 11:10 pm
I know….she's up stairs now pouting about something……I'll have go up there an apologize for breathing.
January 19, 2013 at 10:44 pm
But never, NEVER EVER OVERSHADOW the significance and triumph of the American Dream personified by PBO's election.
(no disrespect 0388jojothecat, you're right in what you said.)
January 19, 2013 at 10:59 pm
I appreciate your comments that what he did will never overshadow the election, and re-election of PBHO. Thank you.
January 20, 2013 at 12:13 am
Jojo, you are correct. Have you read the book, "The Oath." Get a copy, if you so desire. There is a great reading about this very incident. The first ten pages will lift you out of your seat. We have not mistaken these people for their wrong(that is me putting it mildly) actions towards President Obama.
However, I do believe in my sixty plus year old body and mind that what we have seen in the last four years and even prior to POB's running, he has Not been treated fairly and respectful, and they set out to make sure that history will carry these ugly stains in its books. However, POB's brilliance and deep loving disposition will erase their little minds to zero. We will continue to pray that POB will always keep his steps ordered in a graceful spiritual belief that he carries in his heart, and he will be fine. He knows his enemies now, and he turns them over to the Fair Judge. Sentences will be handed down, I do believe.
I am not a big fan of Jeffrey Toobin, however he did a nice job on the book. A must read for those who love the law and care about how the Supreme Court rules and operate in our nation.HZ
January 19, 2013 at 10:46 pm
It always fills me with hope and pride when I hear PBO speak. There's something about that man.
January 19, 2013 at 10:53 pm
So looking forward to tomorrow! Going to turn in so that I can be up at six and on the road by seven. Coming down for the meet & greet gives me a good excuse for hitting the commissary, MCX, and the CostCo in Pentagon City where they have a larger book section (and two percent less tax than PA). I hope the parking garages on Independence Ave are open tomorrow. Look forward to meeting some of you folks tomorrow. Good night all.
January 20, 2013 at 12:18 am
Alycee, have a beautiful time. ((((((((( Lots of hugs to everyone)))))))))))))HZ
January 19, 2013 at 11:03 pm
My second fav part of the 2009 inauguration: The departure of the Bushes. I seemed to take them forever to leave.
January 19, 2013 at 11:07 pm
They were very nice and friendly to the Obama's because I think GWB really like him and after all, his daughters voted for Obama (from what I read don't know if that's true). GWB was down right rude to Al Gore after Gore lost the election but it could be that Al is a jerk which it appears to be from him selling out to the highest bidder.
January 19, 2013 at 11:22 pm
You are right. Also then Sen. Obama talked about his failed policies on the campaign trail but he never put down the person that is GWB and always spoke nicely of him when speaking about the man during the campaign. This while everyone was saying the most horrible things about GWB. I think that unlike DarthCheney, Bush appreciated it.
Also his daughters took the girls around the residency and treated them very nicely. I will always appreciate then for that.
Now as to his failed policies and the way he ruined our standing in the world…..
January 19, 2013 at 11:28 pm
I believe GWB KNEW he (PBO) was telling the truth and he looked glad to be leaving the place in good hands.
January 20, 2013 at 12:30 am
I watched it again tonight after coming in, and I felt the same about the departure of GWB and Cheney. No matter how graciou VPBiden and Dr. Biden tried to give them a lovely departure, both Mr. and Mrs. Cheney were cold, in my observation. There was just a darkness to that departure of those two.
However, I felt that the departure of Mrs. Bush and GW. was much more gracious and very becoming. GW hugged POB with a very close contact hug and he also hugged FLOTUS with a very tenden and sincere hug, in my opinion. There was a connection there on each participant, in my opinion.
I felt that while POB and Former President GW and Mrs. Bush were standing on the stairs while the Bidens went down to say goodbye to Cheney, GW seemed to be telling POB what happened to Cheney as far as the wheelchair. I do not mean that in a disprectful or mean manner, but if you look at their lips as they are speaking, you can almost make out the conversation. GW seem to be of the impression that Cheney was not being up front. Plus he and Cheney did not see eye to eye during those last days even to that day about the pardon for Libby. There was a lot going on there.HZ
January 19, 2013 at 11:04 pm
Good night all, had to step away for a tad, but wishing you all wonderful Inauguration Days — yep 2 days of joy! Celebrate:
January 19, 2013 at 11:14 pm
On one side of the street the Obama's walking there is a truck full of people and the other side are camera's and in the back many limos. I never noticed that before. I hope they don't get out the car and walk this time. Just stay in the beast and wave from the bullet proof stand that's been built.
January 19, 2013 at 11:16 pm
"Thank you all for coming" -Pres Obama at Commander-in-Chief Inaugural Ball cir 2009 lol
January 19, 2013 at 11:19 pm
Lots of excitement. Even my scrabble partners have deserted me. It's for a good cause though.
January 19, 2013 at 11:22 pm
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If only conservatives were as outraged at the death of a 6-year-old kid as they are at the death of a 6-day-old clump of cells. #NRA -
January 19, 2013 at 11:27 pm
Watching the 2009 Commander and Chief Balll grinning from ear to ear. 🙂
January 19, 2013 at 11:32 pm
It would be so awesome if this was the song PBO and Miche danced to at the ball. It's one of my faves.
January 19, 2013 at 11:44 pm
I'm in heaven
And my heart beats
So that I can hardly speak
And I seem to find
The happiness I seek
When we're out together
Dancing cheek to cheek -
January 19, 2013 at 11:52 pm
Oddly enough, my favorite Fred Astaire movie was his role in "On the Beach".
January 20, 2013 at 12:12 am
Seriously?! I've never seen it and had to Wiki it. Really? Dancing and singing Freddy was in a post apocalyptic drama? Good grief! And I thought I'd seen all his movies!!
January 20, 2013 at 12:38 am
Bobfr, you are so faithful and brilliant. Thank you, Bobfr.
((((((((((((((((((( Lots of goodness to you))))))))))))))))))))))))))HZ
January 20, 2013 at 12:41 am
Lisa, love your spirit. You are so special. Always remember that you are a family member who gives me so much joy in my laughter. I am serious and very sincere. You lift my spirit so much. Thank you. Love you.HZ
January 20, 2013 at 12:46 am
Hi HZ! It's good to here from you. I hope you are doing well, it's always so good to "hear" your voice around here. Much, much love.
January 20, 2013 at 1:02 am
Hi my dear one. I am too excited to go to sleep. I just went downstair to make sure that my kitchen is in a tidy up way. My mother and grandparents always required that of us as we were growing up, so I can always find something to place neater in the kitchen.
I am doing fine. My gut is showing off, but what is new there, so I just allow it to show off until I want to say, Enough!!!!! Meds., but my meds are getting low, so I am in a little pain tonight. However, I am grateful, Lisa. It could be so much meaner to me. So many people are suffering with so much pain, so I pray in a universal manner as I pray for myself. There is the goodness in it all, I say.HZ
January 20, 2013 at 12:21 am
Good Night TOD. Excited about tomorrow and Monday. Stay safe and well until then.
January 20, 2013 at 1:04 am
Good nite, sonjaduncan. You keep that joyful excitement going. We all have so much to be so grateful to Chips and our family here.HZ
January 20, 2013 at 12:40 am
I love the oldies, but I needed something more "old school"
January 20, 2013 at 12:47 am
whooa. Sorry, didn't know that this video slipped into James Brown with "this is a man's world" at the end.
I dedicate that to amk!! 😎
January 20, 2013 at 12:51 am
My nite nite song this evening is by Frankie Beverly and Maze!
Golden Time of Day… Night all
January 20, 2013 at 12:54 am
Crawling online to say 'Good Night' and that I haven't a clue what's going on. I got in a while ago but had to clear up some stuff before signing on. All I'm going to say right now is being on vacation does not lend itself to keeping up with information like TOD provides, so I'm hopelessly clueless. No one updates me while I'm walking/being driven around and I don't hear any news at all.
BTW, which of you told PBO I would be passing by his home today? And why didn't he want to speak to me? Five minutes or so away from the WH at Union Station RED tour bus line, anxious to get moving to see if the Prezzie was home, the operator tells us the next bus would be late because traffic had just been disrupted for the President's departure. I don't know, such a nicely timed departure makes me wonder. Needless to say, he did not return before my tour was finished. 😉 😉
January 20, 2013 at 1:28 am
A new internet is being specially designed for you, vc. It will update all the info directly into your iphone/laptop/teevee.
January 20, 2013 at 2:22 am
lonely woman age 42 decided that it was time to get married so she put an ad in the local paper that read::
1: must be in the age group 40
2: not beat me
3: must not run around on me
4: must still be good in bed
5: all applicants please apply in person.On the second day the doorbell rung….much to her surprised she opened the door to find a gray haired man sitting in a wheel chair without arms and legs.
The old lady said your not really asking me to consider you are you? Just look at you…you have no legs!!! The old man smiled, therefore I can't run around on you!!!
You don't have no hands either!
Again the old man smiled nor can I beat you!
She raised an eyebrow and gazed intently. Are you still good in bed?
With that, the old man leaned back with a big smile on his face and said I rang the doorbell didn't I!!!! :-):-) -
January 20, 2013 at 6:02 am
Those pictures of flotus linked by gobrooklyn above are AMAZING.
January 20, 2013 at 6:28 am
1. When is Inauguration Day?
Inauguration day is Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, which is also Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The constitution mandates that inauguration take place on Jan. 20, but because Jan. 20 falls on a Sunday this year, a small private ceremony will be held on Sunday ahead of the public ceremony on Monday.
2. Where and when is the swearing-in?
Times for Vice President Joe Biden's and President Obama's swearing-in have not yet been released. The swearing in takes place on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. After the swearing in, there is traditionally a luncheon for the president in the Capitol attended by members of Congress. The Inaugural parade follows the luncheon and runs from the Capitol down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.
3. Who plans the inauguration?
The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies plans the ceremony at the Capitol. That committee is comprised of Sen. Charles E. Schumer, Chairman, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Sen. Lamar Alexander, Speaker of the House John A. Boehner, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. The JCCIC is also responsible for the swearing-in ceremonies and the inaugural luncheon. The parade and other inauguration events outside the Capitol are organized by Joint Task Force-National Capital Region with participants selected by the Presidential Inaugural Committee. The official inaugural balls are planned by the Presidential Inaugural Committee. Read more
4. What are the inauguration themes?
"Faith in America's Future" is the theme selected for this year by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. The Presidential Inaugural Committee theme is "Our People, Our Future." Read more
5. How do you get tickets to the inauguration?
Members of Congress receive an allotment of free tickets to distribute to the public. You should contact your Representative or Senators to inquire about securing tickets. Click the link below to find out who represents you. You do not need tickets to view the inaugural parade. Read more
6. How do I follow inauguration news on social media?
The Presidential Inauguration committee is tweeting from @obamainaugural. That account has been promoting the hashtag #inaug2013. And you can click the link below to follow our inauguration Twitter list. Read more
7. How do you get tickets to the official inaugural balls?
Dancing the night away with an evening of inaugural glamour is going to be harder this year than it was last time around. In 2009, the Presidential Inaugural Committee designated 10 balls as "official" balls, and President Obama attended all of them. This time, there are only two that the Obamas are scheduled to attend, and the only one the public could buy tickets for sold out prematurely because of a Ticketmaster glitch. There are plenty of unofficial inaugural events, including self-described "balls" at nightclubs and lounges, but you don't always know who's behind them, and they're often not that much different from a Friday night at the club. If you want something approaching the inaugural ball experience of your dreams, your best bet is getting tickets for a ball hosted by one of the many state societies based in Washington. Going Out Guide has a list of recommended State society balls. Read more
8. What is the National Day of Service?
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will continue a tradition they began before the 2009 swearing-in by participating in volunteer projects on the "National Day of Service" on Saturday, Jan. 19. The first couple is encouraging Americans to participate in service projects on that day. Click the link below to see where you can volunteer. Read more
9. What other official and unofficial events are happening in Washington around the inauguration?
Our Going Out Gurus are posting the concerts and cultural events happening in the Washington area around the inaugural. You'll find their posts on the entertainment options below. Read more
10. How should I get to and from the inaugural festivities?
Washington's transportation systems, including streets, metro and bus lines, are all drastically different on inauguration day due to security precautions and to accommodate large crowds. Dr. Gridlock has the latest information on street closures, Metro lines and bus routes. Even if you aren't heading to the inauguration, check Dr. Gridlock to find out how your route anywhere in Washington could be altered on Inauguration Day. You can also find transportation maps for Inauguration Day on inauguration.dc.gov Read more
11. What can and can't I bring with me to attend the inauguration ceremony?
Many items are prohibited at inauguration events and on Metro — including balloons and coolers. Here's what you can and can't bring with you, along with our top 10 things you must know before heading out. Read more
12. Will my cell phone work on Inauguration Day?
Wireless traffic congestion was a big problem four years ago, when 1.8 million people packed the Mall for the inauguration and called the folks back home with what are now antiquated cellphones. Less than half that many people are expected this time, but they will be armed with much more powerful smartphones and tablets, some of which require more than 120 times the bandwidth of a basic cellphone. So phone companies are setting up an extensive network of temporary towers and other equipment the length of the Mall to handle the explosion in wireless traffic. But even with the increases, the companies said, there could be delays and glitches. An AT&T official urged people to text whenever they can, "save then send," or use WiFi hotspots. Sending video uses the most bandwidth, he said, and texting and tweeting take the least. The official Presidential Inauguration Committee iPhone app features maps and other information about inaugural activities that is available offline once downloaded. Read more
Stolen from wapo via bj
January 20, 2013 at 7:12 am
Up early because VP Biden's swearing in is coming up at 8AM ET / 7AM CT. It'll be exciting to watch Justice Sotomayor swear him in.


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USPS: Sorry We Mauled Your Mail
Posted by Cap on March 8, 2006 |5 Comments to "USPS: Sorry We Mauled Your Mail"
Jonathan Says:
March 8th, 2006 at 8:37 amLOL. Good thing I didn't use Media Mail to send you that book.
Those PO guys always complain to me about how Media Mail was only meant for big book companies. Well then, stop offering it to us little folk!
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March 8th, 2006 at 8:43 amPLEAS AC EPT O R APOLOGIE FOR DAM_GE TO T IS COM ENT
YOUR BLOGThe only piece of mail I've ever gotten with one of those "sorry for damaging" envelopes was, oddly enough, our mail forwarding information straight from USPS! You really have to worry when the postal service damages its own outgoing mail.
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March 8th, 2006 at 8:58 amyeah I actually got the book the same day I got this sucker. media mail, regardless of its funky slow + mauling nature, is still a pretty good deal I guess.
lol, good one nick
bob Says:
December 23rd, 2009 at 8:43 amif you ever see the inside of a sort facility, you will be amazed at how many packages get through without this happening. next time, wrap the excess back up tight and put some tape on it, so it wont get caught in a conveyor pinch point so easily. the reason USPS is so much cheaper than the private carriers is that they offer NO GUARANTEE of their services. a UPS driver would probably have fixed the packing as soon as he picked it up, or even contacted the sender to explain the problem and offer options.
happy holidays!
-former employee of ups/usps/fedex/dhl pack-n-ship -
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November 23rd, 2011 at 7:07 amIt is realy sad to received such packege(.
But at list they have appologised for it, which is impossible in Ukraine)
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Advantech Corporation
Aeroflow Industrial Clinics
ALK Technologies, Inc.
AmeriQuest Transportation Services
ASA Electronics
Asset Intelligence
AT& T Business Solutions
Avery Weigh-Tronix, LLC
Baldwin & Lyons, Inc.
BatRF by STEMCO
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BestPass, Inc.
Blue Beacon Truck Washes
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF)
Castrol Heavy Duty (BP Lubricants USA)
CAT Scale Company
Chartis Insurance
Cheetah Software Systems, Inc.
CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Clean Energy
Comdata Corporation
Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation
Continental Tires North America, Inc.
Corvedia, Inc.
Cottingham & Butler
CSX Intermodal, Inc.
CT Logistics
Datamark Inc.
Doron Precision Systems, Inc.
Double Coin Tires
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EBE Technologies
eScreen, Inc.
Espar Products, Inc.
ESRI, Inc.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admin.
Fischer Company
Fleet Owner Magazine
FleetNet America, Inc.
Flying J, Inc.
Foley Services, Inc.
Fontaine Fifth Wheel
Freightliner Trucks
FuelQuest, Inc.
Fusion Sleep
GE - Trailer Fleet Services
GE Capital, Transportation Finance
Heavy Duty Trucking
Hyundai Translead
Inflation Solutions Group
Innospec Fuel Specialties
Innovative Computing Corporation
Innovative Scheduling
Instructional Technologies, Inc.
Intelek Technologies
International Truck & Engine Corp.
Internet Truckstop
Iteris, Inc.
ITS Compliance, Inc.
J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
LDK Products, Inc.
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manhattan Associates
Maptuit Corporation
Marvin Johnson and Associates
Midtronics, Inc.
MISCO Refractometer
Mitsubishi Elec Auto. America Inc.
National Interstate Insurance Company
National Purchasing Partners
Philips Respironics
Precision Pulmonary Diagnostics
Premier Trailer Leasing
PrePass-ACS Government Solutions
Progressive Commercial Insurance
QSI Corporation
RAM Mounting Systems
Rand McNally Commercial Transportation
Randall-Reilly Publishing
Regions Insurance Group
ResMed Corp.
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Co.
Simons Petroleum, Inc.
Single Source Transportation Solutions
SkyBitz, Inc.
SmartTruck, LLC
Southerland, Inc.
Sprint Nextel
Takata Corp.
Technology & Maintenance Council
Terra Environmental Technologies
The TharpeRobbins Company
TMW Systems, Inc.
TransForce Services Group
Transport Topics Publishing Group
Travelers Inland
TrueNorth Companies
U. S. Bank Transportation Solutions
Valor Manufacturing
Vanguard National Trailer Corp.
Verizon Wireless
Vigillo, LLC
Volvo Trucks North America
Webasto Product North America, Inc.
Whiting Systems, Inc.
Wix Filtration Corp.
Xantrex Technology, Inc.
XATA Corporation
Yara-North America, Inc.
Zonar Systems Inc.
ACS TripPak SERVICES
ALK Technologies, Inc.
ALK Technologies, Inc.
ASA Electronics
Bendix Comm. Veh. Systems LLC
CSX Intermodal, Inc.
Datamark Inc.
Datamark Inc.
Fischer Company
Freightliner Trucks
Maptuit Corporation
Mitsubishi Elec Auto. America Inc.
Progressive Commercial Insurance
SkyBitz, Inc.
Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel
TMW Systems, Inc.
TMW Systems, Inc.
U. S. Bank Transportation Solutions
XATA Corporation