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The mechanism determines how your chair adjusts and how it moves; Bodybilt offers three mechanisms to choose from.
J Mechanism
The J mechanism is the most popular as it maximizes the adjustability of the chair and pivots from the center of your seat. Both seat and back angles are infinitely adjustable throughout their range of motion. When tilt-lock is unlocked, this chair moves comfortably with your body. Additionally, the J mech can be used with a seat slider or back depth adjuster to allow for correct seat depth adjustment.
S Mechanism
The S mechanism is a basic mechanism that is found only on Big and Tall chairs. It offers two adjustability features: seat angle adjustment and seat height adjustment.
Lumbar Support
Proper lower back support is crucial to a healthy seated posture. Bodybilt chairs are available with standard lumbar support, air lumbar support or S'port foam lumbar support.
Air Lumbar
Proper lower back support is crucial to a healthy seated posture. With the backrest height set to fit the curvature of your lower back (lumbar region) the Air Lumbar can be inflated to adjust the firmness of the backrest by pumping air into the lumbar area. The air lumbar is a popular feature since users can adjust the amount of lumbar support they prefer quickly and easily. To inflate the backrest, simply press the black rubber bulb with your thumb or fingers until the lumbar area is noticeably firmer. To let the air out, press the black button until deflates to the proper size.
S'port Foam Lumbar
Crafted of comfortable S'port memory foam, the S'port lumbar is non-adjustable but perfect for those that prefer that softer, contoured feel. Adjust your seat back height for proper placement.
Back Cushion
Standard back cushion padding on all BodyBilt chairs consists of durable and comfortable, multi-density foam, unlike less expensive chairs that use single-density foam cushions.
S'port Foam Back
Users who prefer extra softness or who need added reduction of pressure on their back will prefer S'port foam on their chair back. S'port Foam is BodyBilt's added layer of memory foam in the backrest. As with all foam layers in BodyBilt seats and back, the added S'port foam is strategically positioned for maximum effect in softness, pressure reduction and anatomical fit.
S'port Ridge
The S'port Ridge is a vertical foam ridge that offers amazing added support to the middle (thoracic region) and upper back. Your eyes may not see it, but your body will definitely feel it!
The S'port Ridge was conceived and developed by BodyBilt in conjunction with Occupational Therapists in an effort to address this vital area for seated users. The S'port Ridge is a raised, vertical, foam cushion placed along the thoracic ridge and lumbar support areas of the back (essentially a raised ridge that runs down the center of the back behind the spine).
This thoracic support encourages a person to sit with their shoulders rolled back while seated, as this is the way the body was designed. This healthy posture enables the scalene muscles to relax, which relieves the pressure on the brachial plexus nerves. It also alleviates the increased tension in the muscles of the upper back, and improves breathing by raising the chest cavity.
The S'port Ridge delineates the proper curvature of our spinal cord, therefore supporting it in a natural, healthy posture during the seated portion of a workday. This relaxed posture alleviates back aches, neck aches, tiredness and fatigue, and improves circulation and digestion.
Note: The back cushion comes with the S'port foam upgrade when you pick this option.
Seat Cushion
Standard seat padding is constructed of multiple layers multi-density foam, which provides softness where you want it and firmness for superior support. Less expensive chairs use a single density foam.
S'port Foam Seat Option
S'port Foam is BodyBilt's added layer of memory foam in the seat cushion. As with all foam layers in our seats and back, the added S'port foam is strategically positioned for maximum effect in softness, pressure reduction and anatomical fit.
Bodybilt Chairs feature a selection of adjustable arms to accommodate various postures and workstation needs.4-Arms
BodyBilt's 4-arms offer 4 independent adjustments: Height (4.5''), width (3"), angle (360° rotation) and articulation (7° fore and 7° aft). You also have the option to have your armrests upholstered to match your chair- we recommend this option for leather or Brisa upholstered chairs only as fabric tends to wear too quickly on office chairs.
4-Arms Pivot
The standard arm pad is also available with the Pivot mechanism. The Versitask pad adjusts 3-ways (width, height and angle) as the standard non-upholstered pad and adds a horizontal 2" of radial adjustment to bring pads closer to the torso. This arm is a great choice for someone bottom heavy that wants to be able to bring their arms inward, closer to the body or who wants forearm support while hands are closer to mid-body. You also have the option to have your armrests upholstered to match your chair- we recommend this option for leather or Brisa upholstered chairs only as fabric tends to wear too quickly on office chairs.
Long S'port Pivot Arms
The S'port arm pad is longer (12") and wider than the standard pad. It makes a great full-forearm support for keyboard tasks. The S'port pad adjusts 3-ways as the Versitask support provides, and adds a horizontal 2" radius axis of adjustment to bring pads closer to the torso. Upholstered in black, washable synthetic leather fabric.
Chair Height
The cylinder you select will determine the chair height: how high or low you can position yourself in front of your work area or desk. Most chairs come with a standard cylinder, and these work well for most people. When your chair is adjusted to a proper height, your feet should rest flat on the ground. However proximity to a work surface takes precedence over height from floor. If your work surface is higher, you may need a taller cylinder paired with a foot rest for proper positioning.
Standard Cylinder - recommended for users 5'2'' to 6'2''
Standard on most models, this cylinder has a seat height range of 17.0'' to 20.5''.
Short Cylinder - recommended for users under 5'2''
The short cylinder is literally half the size of the standard - the seat height adjustment range is 16.1'' to 19.0''. This is a good option for petite users, or if you know that your work or typing surface is lower than normal. If your keyboard sits below 27'' from the floor, you may be better off with a short cylinder.
Tall Cylinder - recommended for users 6'2'' or taller
This cylinder works well for those who are 6'2" or taller or for those seeking a high chair for a higher work surface or a sit-stand workstation. Height adjustment range is 17'' - 22.5''.
Carpet Casters
Carpet casters come standard on Bodybilt chairs and also work on hard floors.
Hard Floor Casters
Soft casters for hard floors are optional at no added cost. They offer a tighter rolling tension to eliminate chairs rolling away on a hard surface.
These are a stationary alternative to rolling casters.
Bodybilt chairs are available in a wide range of fabric and leather styles and colors to match any decor. Click any swatch to see larger versions, or more colors if available. If you'd like to order your chair in a color that's not shown in the dropdown menu, you can leave the color and style in the order comments, or call us at 1-800-531-3746 to place your order over the phone.
Hue - Grade 1
Hue is a slightly knobby weave, constructed of 100% recycled polyester with a Teflon coating for stain resistance. This fabric is exceptionally durable with a 1,000,000 double rub rating - making this another excellent choice for a 24/7 multi-shift office or heavy use environment. Hue also meets CAL117-E flammability standards.
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Staccato - Grade 1
This is the most durable fabric offered by BodyBilt and perfect for high use situations such as call centers or other 24/7, multi-shift applications. Wear rating is in excess of 1 million double rubs, and Staccato is made of 100% cordura nylon. It meets CA fire retardancy requirements.
Moonscape - Grade 1
Moonscape fabric is a 100% recycled polyester knit fabric that is both durable and soft to the touch. This fabric features an abrasion resistance rating of 378,000 double rubs as well as CAL177-E compliance.
Chamea II - Grade 1
A durable and easy-to-clean vinyl, Chamea II is treated with an Advanced BeautyGard protective top coat finish, making it ideal for use in high traffic areas such as call centers or medical offices. Chamea II also meets CAL177-E flammability standards.
Dolce - Grade 2
Dolce is a formaldehyde-free, scratch resistant polyurethane fabric with a 100% rayon backing. This soft fabric is easy to clean and rated for CAL117 flame retardance.
Comfortek - Grade 3
We highly recommend Comfortek as the most comfortable fabric Bodybilt offers because it is a knit with 3 way stretch, so your cushions are less restricted and feel softer than cushions upholstered in a woven fabric. The knit also allows for air flow, creating a cooler chair in hot weather. Comfortek is extremely durable with a rating to 295,000 rubs (scale for resistance to wear and tear), and it is 100% polyester. It also meets CA fire retardancy requirements.
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Finesse - Grade 3
Finesse fabric utilizes a specially-designed, CAL117-E fire retardant nylon fiber called Nytek to create a stain-resistant finish that's easily cleaned with mild soap and water, and has an abrasion resistance rating of 100,000 double rubs. Colorfast to light, Finesse offers long-lasting durability and beauty.
Brisa - Grade 4
Brisa is very high quality synthetic leather; it is not vinyl. Brisa offers an excellent alternative for customers who want the look and feel of a leather chair at a fraction of the cost, plus it's easier to clean and longer lasting. This material is stain resistant and antimicrobial, wipes clean, has an extraordinarily soft hand, and will outlast leather. Brisa is also more breathable than leather, making it much cooler to sit on for long periods of time. Durability is rated at 200,000+ double rubs, and it meets CAL117 flame retardancy requirements.
Elmosoft Leather
BodyBilt's leather options feature genuine Scandinavian hides provided by Elmo Leather. Elmosoft leather is recyclable and biodegradable, chrome-free and environmentally green. This is a full grain, semi-aniline leather with a light protective finish to protect against spills. This leather has a very luxurious, soft feel, and it is never corrected, buffed or altered in any way.
Standard Stitching
Fabric is stretched and secured to your cushions, providing a smooth and professional appearance and allowing for maximum softness of your cushions.
Loose Double Stitching
Loose stitching is only available on leather or Brisa upholstery and is recommended because of the added softness it provides. Since the fabric covering is loose rather than sewn on tightly, it doesn't restrict the foam cushions and provides a higher level of comfort .
Diamond Tufting
The diamond tufting gives your ergonomic chair that classic office chair look, and is available only on Bodybilt Management and Executive seating.
Note: Diamond tufting is not recommended on seats with extra softness like the S'port foam, as it will compromise the softness of your cushion.
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The BodyBilt 2504 is part of the BodyBilt Big & Tall Series. This chair offers the ultimate in comfort, style and configurability for those who are above average in height and/or weight. The reinforced seat is 22% larger than average chair seats and this chair will accommodate users up to 500 lbs. In addition, you select from the options you want and need including many options unique to the BodyBilt line and designed to prevent or relieve pain, stress and circulatory problems.
Like all BodyBilt high-back chairs, the BodyBilt 2504 provides exceptional comfort with upper and low back support. The 10-Point Posture Control adjustability allows your fingers to adjust the tools to address and alleviate stressful aches and pains; few chairs on the market offer this level of control.
The wide contoured seat on the BodyBilt 2504 is considerably more comfortable than the flat seat designs on other chairs. Featuring passive weight distribution via surface contact, the 2504 encourages proper-seated posture and cushions the high-pressure points that lead to discomfort on flat seat designs. For special needs, an array of optional features is offered to address almost every seated task in the office.
Features - BodyBilt 2504 Chair
- Larger than average base and seat accommodate users above the 80th percentile
- Highly contoured seat with reinforced structure offer durability and comfort in the same package
- Armrests offer height, articulation, angle and width adjustment to provide the perfect fit
- Optional S'port foam in seat, back, arms or lumbar area provides more cushion where it is desired
- Huge array of fabric choices offers a fully customizable chair
BodyBilt 2504 Specifications
Back dimensions | 22'' L x 21.5'' W |
Backrest height adjustment | 4'' H |
Backrest angle adjustment | 15° range |
Seat dimensions | 21'' D x 26'' W |
Seat height adjustment | J Mechanism - 3.5'' H S Mechanism - 5.5" H |
Seat depth adjustment | 2.5" D |
Seat tilt adjustment | 10° range |
Base Dimensions | 27'' five-star base |
Weight limit | 500 lbs |
Warranty | Limited lifetime (Full details) |
Note: These chairs have been approved as medical devices. If you have health issues that can be addressed with this chair, there may be tax incentives for your purchase. Check with your doctor and accountant.
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It's true, these Bodybilt chairs are classified as "medical devices" and offer an extensive menu of unique options to assist with specific pain issues. But let's say you're an average person with no specific pain issues, is a Bodybilt chair a worthwhile choice? No reservations, the answer is yes. Bodybilt chairs are truly excellent high-end chairs. Though the array of options may seem daunting at first, we are happy to help translate them into real terms for you. Desk warrior, executive, attorney: no matter who, there's a Bodybilt chair out there that's right for you. Give us a call at 1-800-531-3746 and we'll help design the most comfortable chair you've ever sat in.


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I have joint damage in my feet from RA and OA. My doctor is sending me to occupational theripist. What can an OT do to help my feet?
An occupational therapist can help you learn ways of protecting your hands and feet in doing activities of daily living. Also, a therapist can help you manage with performing activities of daily living if there are limitations due to joint damage.
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Experts recommend that pregnant women get a flu shot each year, and now a new study suggests that the earlier they do it, the better.
The study, which estimated the effects of flu vaccination at different points in the flu season, found that the benefits wane if vaccination is pushed past November.
Vaccinations later in the season didn't prevent as many doctor visits and hospitalizations, researchers report in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
"The message is, the earlier you get vaccinated, the better," said Dr. Evan R. Myers of Duke University Medical Center, who led the study.
In the U.S., the flu season can start in October and last until May, but it usually peaks between January and March.
Ideally, yearly vaccination should begin in September, or as soon as that season's flu vaccine is available, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
While the flu usually causes no more than a week or so of misery, pregnant women are at higher-than-average risk of severe symptoms that can land them in the hospital.
Women who will be in their third trimester during the peak of flu season are at particularly high risk.
However, flu shots are also important for women who will give birth early in the season or just before, Myers said. Those women won't be at high risk of complications during the flu season - but their infants will.
Infants younger than 6 months cannot be vaccinated against the flu, Myers said, but if a mother gets her shot during pregnancy, some of her protective antibodies against the infection will be passed to her baby.
For their study, Myers and his colleagues used a mathematical model to estimate the benefits of flu vaccination, and different timings of vaccination, during pregnancy.
They found that compared with no vaccination, giving flu shots to all pregnant women would prevent more than one-third of their hospitalizations for the flu -- cutting the number to 1,235 in a year.
It would also trim the annual number of doctor visits for the flu made by pregnant women, from more than 54,000 per year to about 23,000.
Infants younger than 6 months would benefit, too. Their hospitalizations for the flu would fall from more than 4,700 per year, to just over 3,000, the researchers estimate.
However, the greatest benefits were seen when vaccination was done sooner -- November or earlier, Myers said.
That was especially true when it came to preventing infants' illnesses: the later vaccination was put off, the more babies who would be unprotected during the peak of flu season.
"A lot of the benefit is in preventing disease in the baby," Myers told Reuters Health. "I believe that's something we should be emphasizing more."
He noted that for every 10 pregnant women in the U.S., fewer than 4 get a seasonal flu shot each year.
It's not clear whether fears about vaccine safety are behind that low rate, according to Myers. But one thing that might worry some women, he said, is the fact that some flu vaccine formulations contain thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative.
There's no evidence that the small amounts of thimerosal in the vaccine are harmful. But for women who are worried, Myers said, thimerosal-free flu shots are available.
A recent government study also found no evidence of unusual complications from flu vaccination in U.S. pregnant women over the past 20 years.
Among the most common side effects were skin reactions at the injection site, symptoms like fever and fatigue, and mild allergic reactions. There was no evidence linking the vaccine to an increased risk of miscarriage or stillbirth.
The current study was funded by GlaxoSmithKline Inc., one of several companies that make the seasonal flu vaccine.
Some insurance companies will cover the cost of a flu shot. In other cases, employers set up flu vaccination programs for their employees. Many people choose to get the shots - often for around $25 - at large retail chains like Costco, K-mart, and Walmart, or at drugstore chains like Walgreens and CVS, for example.
SOURCE: http://bit.ly/jrhwn7 American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, online April 18, 2011.


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Izabella Miko
A former dancer, Izabella Miko has turned her attention to acting and has appeared in such films as Coyote Ugly (2000), The Forsaken (2001) and Minimal Knowledge (2002). She has also turned heads as Carrie in HBO's critically acclaimed series Deadwood.
Izabella Miko Biography
Izabella Anna Mikolajczak never intended to end up in Hollywood. The daughter of well-established actors, this Polish beauty grew up in Warsaw, where she attended the city's prestigious National Ballet School. Easily one of the academy's most talented pupils, Izabella was eventually recruited at the age of 15 to attend the world renowned School of American Ballet in New York City. Sadly, her petite body couldn't keep up with the stress of the demanding training regimen and within two years her dream of becoming a world-class ballerina officially ended.Down, but certainly not out, Izabella returned to Warsaw and tried her hand at the family trade. Not surprisingly, she turned out to be a natural in front of the camera and a year later she was back in New York City to begin her professional training at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute.
Equipped with beauty, grace and the proper education, Izabella made her big-screen debut with Tyra Banks in Coyote Ugly, a raucous Jerry Bruckheimer film about a female-run bar in New York City. She has since appeared in a number of films including The Forsaken, Minimal Knowledge and Bye Bye Blackbird (2005).
Izabella's budding career was busier than ever in 2006, as she merged her passion for dance with acting in Save the Last Dance 2, a sequel to the popular hip-hop drama starring Julia Stiles. She was also cast for parts in Flakes with Zooey Deschanel, Crashing, Dark Streets, and The Spiderwick Chronicles.
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With its share of the personal computer market hovering behind Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) and Lenovo (LNVGY.PK), and its stock price losing almost a third of its value last year, a leveraged buyout does not seem out of the realm of possibility for Dell (NASDAQ:DELL). But while a report published in Bloomberg, indicating that the company had been discussing plans to go private, caused shares to shoot up by as much as 18 percent on Monday, not everyone was convinced of the agreement's plausibility.
Private equity investor Wilbur Ross told CNBC on Tuesday that there was only a "50-50" chance that the computer manufacturer will be taken private in the rumored $20-million-plus deal. The reasons for the partnership potentially not going through were not Dell's mismanagement or its bad balance sheet necessarily, but the fact that the company was so far behind in the latest technological trend: the tablet.
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Those problems have made it an unappealing venture for the many public firms that the company's founder, Michael Dell, courted for a takeover. Now, as Bloomberg noted in its report, the company is looking to make a private equity deal, which may not be the best option. Private equity deals are "about fixing a business and creating more value for the players involved," correspondent Jon Erlichman explained on Bloomberg Television.


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Corsair's first PC build is beautifully engineered, totally liquid cooled, and no fun to wrench on.
Intel's Itanium chip is hanging by a thread, and after more than three years, the company is now shipping the next and possibly final version of the processor, which is code-named Kittson.
Millennials are spending more, not less, time with their PCs than before. Studies indicate that the average time spent on a PC has gone up by 12 minutes since 2012. In addition, consumers are spending twice as much time watching movies and TV shows on PCs rather than tablets and smartphones combined.
Meet DragonBoard 820c, a supercharged board computer that will make Raspberry Pi 3 look like a turtle.
Microsoft's program allowing potential customers to try a Surface Hub for 30 days before buying it will start on Feb. 15.
Samsung has scrapped its Raspberry Pi 3 competitor called Artik 10 as it moves to create smaller and more powerful boards to create gadgets, robots, drones and IoT devices.
Several years ago many major tech leaders declared that the PC was dead. It seemed that the art of connecting people to tethered screens had come to an end. I think what industry leaders actually meant was, that the age of good-enough computing was now here and that the normal selling cycles of people replacing their PCs every 12 or 24 months had come to an end simply because whatever they were currently using was good enough.
Google wants to bring smarts to cool gadgets and devices made using Raspberry Pi 3 or Intel's Edison.
Most people can figure out how to install RAM sticks into their computer. If you don't there's a tutorial here. In short, make sure everything is off and then install the sticks to take advantage of the multiple channels on offer. Your motherboard manual will tell you which slots to put the sticks in to do this. The reason is simply that two sticks operating along two channels is faster than two sticks operating along the same channel. That's all.
The past few months has seen us building a test rig to test components and peripherals. It is very high spec in order to remove as much latency and as many bottlenecks from the system as possible.
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LYUBOV RUSU-CARP, PLAINTIFF,v.INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, DEFENDANT.
The opinion of the court was delivered by: Kendall J. Newman United States Magistrate Judge
On August 16, 2011, defendant*fn1 filed a motion to dismiss plaintiff's complaint pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(1).*fn2 (Dkt. No. 5.) Defendant noticed its motion to dismiss for a hearing to take place before the undersigned on September 29, 2011. Pursuant to this court's Local Rules, plaintiff was obligated to file and serve a written opposition or statement of non-opposition to the pending motion at least fourteen days prior to the hearing date, or September 15, 2011. See E. Dist. Local Rule 230(c).*fn3 The court's docket reveals that plaintiff, who is proceeding without counsel, failed to file a written opposition or statement of non-opposition with respect to the motion to dismiss.
Eastern District Local Rule 110 provides that "[f]ailure of counsel or of a party to comply with these Rules or with any order of the Court may be grounds for imposition by the Court of any and all sanctions authorized by statute or Rule or within the inherent power of the Court." Moreover, Eastern District Local Rule 183(a) provides, in part:
Any individual representing himself or herself without an attorney is bound by the Federal Rules of Civil or Criminal Procedure, these Rules, and all other applicable law. All obligations placed on "counsel" by these Rules apply to individuals appearing in propria persona. Failure to comply therewith may be ground for dismissal . . . or any other sanction appropriate under these Rules.
See also King v. Atiyeh, 814 F.2d 565, 567 (9th Cir. 1987) ("Pro se litigants must follow the same rules of procedure that govern other litigants."). Case law is in accord that a district court may impose sanctions, including involuntary dismissal of a plaintiff's case pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b), where that plaintiff fails to prosecute his or her case or fails to comply with the court's orders, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, or the court's local rules.*fn4
See Chambers v. NASCO, Inc., 501 U.S. 32, 44 (1991) (recognizing that a court "may act sua sponte to dismiss a suit for failure to prosecute"); Hells Canyon Preservation Council v. U.S. Forest Serv., 403 F.3d 683, 689 (9th Cir. 2005) (stating that courts may dismiss an action pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b) sua sponte for a plaintiff's failure to prosecute or comply with the rules of civil procedure or the court's orders); Ghazali v. Moran, 46 F.3d 52, 53 (9th Cir. 1995) (per curiam) ("Failure to follow a district court's local rules is a proper ground for dismissal."), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 838 (1995); Ferdik v. Bonzelet, 963 F.2d 1258, 1260 (9th Cir. 1992) ("Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b), the district court may dismiss an action for failure to comply with any order of the court."), cert. denied, 506 U.S. 915 (1992); Thompson v. Housing Auth. of City of L.A., 782 F.2d 829, 831 (9th Cir. 1986) (per curiam) (stating that district courts have inherent power to control their dockets and may impose sanctions including dismissal), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 829 (1986).
In light of the foregoing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:
1. The hearing on defendant's motion to dismiss plaintiff's complaint (Dkt. No. 5), which is presently set for September 29, 2011, is continued until October 27, 2011.
2. Plaintiff shall file a written opposition to the motion to dismiss, or a statement of non-opposition thereto, on or before September 29, 2011. Plaintiff's failure to file a written opposition will be deemed a statement of non-opposition to the pending motion and plaintiff's consent to the granting of the motion to dismiss, and shall constitute an additional ground for the imposition of appropriate sanctions, including a recommendation that plaintiff's case be involuntarily dismissed pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b).
3. Defendant may file a written reply to plaintiff's opposition, if any, on or before October 20, 2011.
4. The Status (Pretrial Scheduling) Conference presently set for September 29, 2011, is continued to December 1, 2011. Defendant has already filed a status report (Dkt. No. 6) and need not submit an additional status report in advance of the continued scheduling conference.
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#5466 closed bug (worksforme)
Image load only fires once in chrome
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Hi there,
I am loading a image in the background, and only displaying it once it has finished loading. For this, I'm using the jquery.load method. When I specify an image url more than once, the load event only fires the first time in chrome, but it fires every time in firefox and safari.
Here's an example: http://pastie.org/687480
Try it here: http://david.kelso.id.au/jqload.html
I'm using jQuery 1.3.2 from google CDN, on Mac 10.6.1, safari 4.0.3, firefox 3.5.4, chrome 22.214.171.124
First jQuery bug report, so let me know if there's any more info needed.
Thanks! David
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comment:1 Changed 7 years ago by dmethvin
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There are a couple of strange things there. First is that the element is never attached to the document; I am not sure all browsers support events on detached elements. Second is that you attach the load event *after* creating the element; it's possible that the event fires (for example on a cached image the second time) before it gets to attach the event.
That said, your example consistently worked for me in IE8, Firefox 3.5, and Chrome 18.104.22.168. Since Chrome 4.0 is a beta, you might want to reproduce the problem just using bare DOM events (if possible) and report it there as a Chrome bug.


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ErikLaurence wrote:ggans2 wrote:Rich, I watched the towers go up, I worked in the south tower. My father in law was a maintenance supervisor there, I have been on the roof and in the bowels of both towers. I have the god dam book on construction not available to the public.
I have studied this subject for six years, when you can see the buildings falling down FASTER than the debris falling in thin air it shows more than graveity played a roll.
The buildings were blown up there is no other explanation.. Look into it for yourself and you will see the truth. View 911 mystery's part one. Then come back and tell me I'm wrong..
Physics and math show they fell at below free fall speeds.
lowfog01 wrote:ggans2 wrote:Please explain no plane at the pentagon?
What the hell are you talking about "no plane at the pentagon." My husband was in the area, he saw the plane, I went down later and saw the plane, people we know died because of the plane sticking out of the pentagon. People we know died on the plane. Don't tell me there was not plane at the pentagon. As someone else said, you can find internet material to back up anything you want. You can go sell your craziness somewhere else. Lisa
ggans2 wrote:None of you have put one piece of evidence to counter any of mine.
I said it before, put your head back in the sand and think of something mature and intelligent to contribute.
The "Pod People" And The Plane
That Crashed Into the Pentagon
ken wrote:There is no picture anywhere of a plane or plane parts at the Pentagon. You Lisa or any of the other poeple who saw the plane should of took a pic. You would be rich selling it to the news. The Pentagon is the most servallanced building in the world. Cameras everywhere , they can see a chimpmuck in the grass , yet they can't produce a pic off a plane to put this to rest. Aluimin and precast concrete don't mix well. My only thing about 9/11 is theres all kinds of stuff out there on this. The only thing that makes it hard to believe the government did this , is keeping everybody that would of been involved in it quite.
SuperBeetle wrote:ggans2 wrote:None of you have put one piece of evidence to counter any of mine.
I said it before, put your head back in the sand and think of something mature and intelligent to contribute.
Alrighty thenThe "Pod People" And The Plane
That Crashed Into the Pentagon
ken wrote:ggans , There was a discution about 9/11 about a year ago here. Look up thermonite. It's used by the milatary mostly for demo's. Nasty stuff , cut steel like butter. There were traces found at WTC buildings. Again I say how do you keep all involved quite. Thats what makes me have my doubts the goverment did it. It's one of those things you'll never know what really happen that day.
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Hi, apoligies if this is a daft wuestion, very much feeling my way around FreeBSD currently...
I'm working through creating a cvs-supfile, using an UK mirror: # IMPORTANT: Change the next line to use one of the CVSup mirror sites # listed at http://www.freebsd.org/doc/handbook/mirrors.html. *default host=cvsup3.uk.FreeBSD.org *default base=/var/db *default prefix=/usr *default release=RELENG_7_0 *default delete use-rel-suffix My intention is to retain downloads in /usr/src and to pick updates only for 7.0 release. I've been using the handbook and also looking at hack #80 from BSD Hacks. Before I put this into use, could someone point me at any mistakes or improvements? ta |
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I've been trying to come up with a new story for the past, what? 2 years since the completion of PonyFall?
To be honest, it's been hard. I have five different fics all in the planning stages, and that doesn't even include Worlds Apart, PonyFall part 2. A Warhammer 40k corssover, a space story, a story about a blacksmith/farrier, Celestia centered something, and a Ultraseven crossover. Some of them have 1-3k words on the first chapter, characters and story arcs planned and everything.
But I can't bring myself to write on any of them.
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But then Zootopia happened.
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I got home from the movie, the first time, and put three thousand words into a fic that sprang out of my mind, fully formed and demanding to be written.
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preci... Glamdring article would make a great Featured Article. -- Ederchil 16:13, 29 May 2008 (EDT)
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Contrary to popular belief, small size doesn't necessarily an apartment dog make — plenty of small dogs are too high-energy and yappy for life in a high-rise. Being quiet, low energy, fairly calm indoors, and polite with the other residents, are all good qualities in an apartment dog.
Some dogs are simply easier than others: they take to training better and are fairly easygoing. They're also resilient enough to bounce back from your mistakes or inconsistencies. Dogs who are highly sensitive, independent thinking, or assertive may be harder for a first-time owner to manage. You'll get your best match if you take your dog-owning experience into account as you choose your new pooch.
Some dogs will let a stern reprimand roll off their backs, while others take even a dirty look to heart. Low-sensitivity dogs, also called "easygoing," "tolerant," "resilient," and even "thick-skinned," can better handle a noisy, chaotic household, a louder or more assertive owner, and an inconsistent or variable routine. Do you have young kids, throw lots of dinner parties, play in a garage band, or lead a hectic life? Go with a low-sensitivity dog.
Some breeds bond very closely with their family and are more prone to worry or even panic when left alone by their owner. An anxious dog can be very destructive, barking, whining, chewing, and otherwise causing mayhem. These breeds do best when a family member is home during the day or if you can take the dog to work.
Breeds with very short coats and little or no undercoat or body fat, such as Greyhounds, are vulnerable to the cold. Dogs with a low cold tolerance need to live inside in cool climates and should have a jacket or sweater for chilly walks.
Dogs with thick, double coats are more vulnerable to overheating. So are breeds with short noses, like Bulldogs or Pugs, since they can't pant as well to cool themselves off. If you want a heat-sensitive breed, the dog will need to stay indoors with you on warm or humid days, and you'll need to be extra cautious about exercising your dog in the heat.
Some breeds are independent and aloof, even if they've been raised by the same person since puppyhood; others bond closely to one person and are indifferent to everyone else; and some shower the whole family with affection. Breed isn't the only factor that goes into affection levels; dogs who were raised inside a home with people around feel more comfortable with humans and bond more easily.
Being gentle with children, sturdy enough to handle the heavy-handed pets and hugs they can dish out, and having a blasé attitude toward running, screaming children are all traits that make a kid-friendly dog. You may be surprised by who's on that list: Fierce-looking Boxers are considered good with children, as are American Staffordshire Terriers (aka pit bulls). Small, delicate, and potentially snappy dogs such as Chihuahuas aren't so family-friendly.
**All dogs are individuals. Our ratings are generalizations, and they're not a guarantee of how any breed or individual dog will behave. Dogs from any breed can be good with children based on their past experiences, training on how to get along with kids, and personality. No matter what the breed or breed type, all dogs have strong jaws, sharp pointy teeth, and may bite in stressful circumstances. Young children and dogs of any breed should always be supervised by an adult and never left alone together, period.
Friendliness toward dogs and friendliness toward humans are two completely different things. Some dogs may attack or try to dominate other dogs even if they're love-bugs with people; others would rather play than fight; and some will turn tail and run. Breed isn't the only factor; dogs who lived with their littermates and mother until at least 6 to 8 weeks of age, and who spent lots of time playing with other dogs during puppyhood, are more likely to have good canine social skills.
Stranger-friendly dogs will greet guests with a wagging tail and a nuzzle; others are shy, indifferent, or even aggressive. However, no matter what the breed, a dog who was exposed to lots of different types, ages, sizes, and shapes of people as a puppy will respond better to strangers as an adult.
If you're going to share your home with a dog, you'll need to deal with some level of dog hair on your clothes and in your house. However, shedding does vary greatly among the breeds: Some dogs shed year-round, some "blow" seasonally -- produce a snowstorm of loose hair -- some do both, and some shed hardly at all. If you're a neatnik you'll need to either pick a low-shedding breed, or relax your standards.
Drool-prone dogs may drape ropes of slobber on your arm and leave big, wet spots on your clothes when they come over to say hello. If you've got a laid-back attitude toward slobber, fine; but if you're a neatnik, you may want to choose a dog who rates low in the drool department.
Some breeds are brush-and-go dogs; others require regular bathing, clipping, and other grooming just to stay clean and healthy. Consider whether you have the time and patience for a dog that needs a lot of grooming, or the money to pay someone else to do it.
Due to poor breeding practices, some breeds are prone to certain genetic health problems, such as hip dysplasia. This doesn't mean that every dog of that breed will develop those diseases; it just means that they're at an increased risk. If you're buying a puppy, it's a good idea to find out which genetic illnesses are common to the breed you're interested in, so you can ask the breeder about the physical health of your potential pup's parents and other relatives.
Some breeds have hearty appetites and tend to put on weight easily. As in humans, being overweight can cause health problems in dogs. If you pick a breed that's prone to packing on pounds, you'll need to limit treats, make sure he gets enough exercise, and measure out his daily kibble in regular meals rather than leaving food out all the time.
Dogs come in all sizes, from the world's smallest pooch, the Chihuahua, to the towering Great Dane, how much space a dog takes up is a key factor in deciding if he is compatible with you and your living space. Large dog breeds might seem overpowering and intimidating but some of them are incredibly sweet! Take a look and find the right large dog for you!
Easy to train dogs are more adept at forming an association between a prompt (such as the word "sit"), an action (sitting), and a consequence (getting a treat) very quickly. Other dogs need more time, patience, and repetition during training. Many breeds are intelligent but approach training with a "What's in it for me?" attitude, in which case you'll need to use rewards and games to teach them to want to comply with your requests.
Dogs who were bred for jobs that require decision making, intelligence, and concentration, such as herding livestock, need to exercise their brains, just as dogs who were bred to run all day need to exercise their bodies. If they don't get the mental stimulation they need, they'll make their own work -- usually with projects you won't like, such as digging and chewing. Obedience training and interactive dog toys are good ways to give a dog a brain workout, as are dog sports and careers, such as agility and search and rescue.
Common in most breeds during puppyhood and in retriever breeds at all ages, mouthiness means a tendency to nip, chew, and play-bite (a soft, fairly painless bite that doesn't puncture the skin). Mouthy dogs are more likely to use their mouths to hold or "herd" their human family members, and they need training to learn that it's fine to gnaw on chew toys, but not on people. Mouthy breeds tend to really enjoy a game of fetch, as well as a good chew on a chew toy that's been stuffed with kibble and treats.
Dogs that were bred to hunt, such as terriers, have an inborn desire to chase and sometimes kill other animals. Anything whizzing by — cats, squirrels, perhaps even cars — can trigger that instinct. Dogs that like to chase need to be leashed or kept in a fenced area when outdoors, and you'll need a high, secure fence in your yard. These breeds generally aren't a good fit for homes with smaller pets that can look like prey, such as cats, hamsters, or small dogs. Breeds that were originally used for bird hunting, on the other hand, generally won't chase, but you'll probably have a hard time getting their attention when there are birds flying by.
Some breeds sound off more often than others. When choosing a breed, think about how the dog vocalizes — with barks or howls — and how often. If you're considering a hound, would you find their trademark howls musical or maddening? If you're considering a watchdog, will a city full of suspicious "strangers" put him on permanent alert? Will the local wildlife literally drive your dog wild? Do you live in housing with noise restrictions? Do you have neighbors nearby?
Some breeds are more free-spirited than others. Nordic dogs such as Siberian Huskies were bred to range long distances, and given the chance, they'll take off after anything that catches their interest. And many hounds simply must follow their noses, or that bunny that just ran across the path, even if it means leaving you behind.
High-energy dogs are always ready and waiting for action. Originally bred to perform a canine job of some sort, such as retrieving game for hunters or herding livestock, they have the stamina to put in a full workday. They need a significant amount of exercise and mental stimulation, and they're more likely to spend time jumping, playing, and investigating any new sights and smells. Low-energy dogs are the canine equivalent of a couch potato, content to doze the day away. When picking a breed, consider your own activity level and lifestyle, and think about whether you'll find a frisky, energetic dog invigorating or annoying.
A vigorous dog may or may not be high-energy, but everything he does, he does with vigor: he strains on the leash (until you train him not to), tries to plow through obstacles, and even eats and drinks with great big gulps. These dynamos need lots of training to learn good manners, and may not be the best fit for a home with young kids or someone who's elderly or frail. A low-vigor dog, on the other hand, has a more subdued approach to life.
Some breeds do fine with a slow evening stroll around the block. Others need daily, vigorous exercise -- especially those that were originally bred for physically demanding jobs, such as herding or hunting. Without enough exercise, these breeds may put on weight and vent their pent-up energy in ways you don't like, such as barking, chewing, and digging. Breeds that need a lot of exercise are good for outdoorsy, active people, or those interested in training their dog to compete in a high-energy dog sport, such as agility.
Some dogs are perpetual puppies -- always begging for a game -- while others are more serious and sedate. Although a playful pup sounds endearing, consider how many games of fetch or tag you want to play each day, and whether you have kids or other dogs who can stand in as playmates for the dog.
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Dog Breed Group: Working DogsHeight: 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 8 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight: 25 to 45 pounds
Life Span: 12 to 14 years
The German Pinscher has the energy and drive of all working breeds, but he's also an outstanding companion. He loves being with his family and will meld himself into every facet of your life.
The German Pinscher's playfulness will continue well into adulthood, and he may continue to disembowel squeaky toys long past teething (dental floss is the best repair tool). When German Pinchers are in a spot of trouble at home, some will look you right in the eye and smile, showing their teeth in a big grin.
The German Pinscher was originally developed as a working dog who hunted and killed vermin (that means he'll still nail them today, so he's not going to be good in a home with pet rodents). Today, he still has the energy of a working breed and has proved himself to be an all-around kind of guy when it comes to canine sports and careers. You can find German Pinschers in the conformation ring, at obedience rallies or agility trials, and at work in tracking. He also works as a service dog, therapy dog, and as a pampered pet who enjoys the comforts of family life.
He can be assertive and overbearing, and he'll take over your heart and home in a matter of seconds. Don't kid yourself: he needs a firm, experienced owner who is consistent in training and good at establishing rules right from the beginning. If you tend to wimp out or you want a placid dog, find another breed — this one will walk all over you.
However, he will also be completely, utterly, and permanently devoted to you. This devotion supports his ability to be an excellent guard dog. Despite an independent streak, he likes to be in the middle of all family activities, right there with you.
The German Pinscher will alert bark with a strong voice. If any intruder risks entering your home, this dog will defend it with everything he's got. And he's quite capable of taking care of an intruder: While he's not the largest guard dog around, maxing out at about 45 pounds, he's incredibly skillful at the job.
Given that he looks like a small Doberman Pinscher or a humongous Miniature Pinscher (he was a foundation dog for both of those breeds), and that he's suspicious of strangers, he can make some people nervous. He will accept your friends without problems; it's the folks you don't know who might hear that strong voice he's famous for, the one that sounds like it's coming from a much bigger dog. He saves that voice for special occasions.
A German Pinscher is intelligent and quick to learn, and he can reach all levels of training and competition. He also has a personality that will test limits (both his own and yours). Apartments make adequate homes if you properly exercise your German Pinscher, but it isn't his ideal situation. He does better with a yard to run in--a properly fenced yard, to prevent any escape-artist tendencies. He has a strong prey drive and will chase any animal deemed interesting (unfortunately, you are not the one doing the deeming).
He must be trained — start him at a young age. Since he's so intelligent, the task isn't difficult, even though he isn't as eager to please you as are some breeds; he really needs a firm and consistent owner. Use positive reinforcement and establish consistent rules, because German Pinschers are known for their strong temperament — given half a chance, he'll take control of the house.
But if you take the time and effort, the end result of training the German Pinscher is worth all the time it takes. For one thing, you don't want to end up living with a strong, wary, protective dog who's out of control; for another, it's highly satisfying to train such a smart and capable canine.
Socialization is just as important as obedience training for the German Pinscher, and it helps avoid aggressiveness. As a puppy he should be socialized to other dogs, puppies, adults, and children. Most obedience schools offer socialization classes, and he can also run errands with you, take long walks, go to the dog park, and have playdates with canine friends and two-legged children.
Although a German Pinscher is a loving family companion, he's not recommended for homes with children under the age of nine because of his strong and assertive nature. This can be overpowering even to some adults, but especially to a child.
However, if he's the dog for you, then there's no denying that the happy, loving, intelligent German Pinscher will make your family, life, and home complete.
- The German Pinscher is not recommended for homes with children under the age of nine.
- A working breed, he needs daily exercise and cannot be left untrained or unexercised. Expect a healthy amount of exercise each day to curb negative behaviors.
- The German Pinscher can fare all right in an apartment as long as he's walked at least twice a day. However, he's better suited to a home that has a fenced yard.
- He has a strong prey drive and will chase anything that he deems worth chasing. He should be kept on lead while not in a secured area, and fences should be secure enough that he can't slip through them.
- The German Pinscher is a strong-willed breed that needs a consistent and firm owner. He has been known to take over a home if rules are not set when he's young. With training and consistency, however, the German Pinscher will learn quickly and well.
- Naturally suspicious of strangers, the German Pinschers makes an excellent guard dog. By the same token, he needs to be socialized from a young age to prevent the development of aggressive behavior.
- The German Pinscher enjoys jumping up to greet loved ones, but proper training can correct this trait.
- He will alert bark and he has a strong, loud voice, but he won't bark unnecessarily.
- He thrives when he's part of a family and can participate in family activities. He isn't a breed who can live outside, and he's unhappy being forgotten while life is busy.
- The German Pinscher can become destructive when he's bored. He's also known for his ability to gut toys at an alarming rate.
- To get a healthy dog, never buy a puppy from an irresponsible breeder, puppy mill, or pet store. Look for a reputable breeder who tests her breeding dogs to make sure they're free of genetic diseases that they might pass onto the puppies, and that they have sound temperaments.
Originally developed to eradicate vermin, the German Pinscher originated in Germany somewhere between the late 1700s and late 1800s. There is no clear evidence of when he was developed, but a painting that dates from about 1780 portrays a dog similar in appearance to the German Pinscher.
He was a foundation dog for many breeds, including the Doberman Pinscher and the Miniature Pinscher. The breed was founded by the Rat Pinscher, also known as the Rat Catcher or the Great Ratter, a breed that became extinct in the early 1800s. The German Pinscher was recognized as a breed in 1895.
During the World Wars, the German Pinscher came close to extinction. Two breed colors did in fact die out: the pure black and the salt-and-pepper. After World War II, a West German named Werner Jung began breeding German Pinschers and saved the breed. German Pinschers were first imported into the United States in the late 1970s.
The German Pinscher is a squarely built, muscular, medium-sized dog. The average height is between 17 to 20 inches for both males and females. They usually weigh between 25 and 45 pounds.
The German Pinscher is strong-willed, devoted, and in need of a consistent and firm owner. He can take over a home if rules are not set when he's young. With training and consistency, German Pinschers will learn quickly. Naturally suspicious of strangers, he is an excellent guard dog.
Temperament is affected by a number of factors, including heredity, training, and socialization. Puppies with nice temperaments are curious and playful, willing to approach people and be held by them. Choose the middle-of-the-road puppy, not the one who's beating up his littermates or the one who's hiding in the corner.
Always meet at least one of the parents — usually the mother is the one who's available — to ensure that they have nice temperaments that you're comfortable with. Meeting siblings or other relatives of the parents is also helpful for evaluating what a puppy will be like when he grows up.
Like every dog, the German Pinscher needs early socialization — exposure to many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences — when they're young. Socialization helps ensure that your German Pinscher puppy grows up to be a well-rounded dog.
Enrolling him in a puppy kindergarten class is a great start. Inviting visitors over regularly, and taking him to busy parks, stores that allow dogs, and on leisurely strolls to meet neighbors will also help him polish his social skills.
He's like a mischievous kid who will test your boundaries. Sure, he'll housetrain quickly, and he's quite trainable in other respects as well, but he wants to know what he can get away with.
You need mental and physical strength to control a German Pinscher and gain his respect. He must have a strong leader whose authority is tempered with patience and respect. If you aren't a calm person or are unable to say no and truly mean it, or you're not really interested in taking on in-depth training, look elsewhere.
German Pinschers are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they're prone to certain health conditions. Not all German Pinschers will get any or all of these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed.
If you're buying a puppy, find a good breeder who will show you health clearances for both your puppy's parents. Health clearances prove that a dog has been tested for and cleared of a particular condition.
In German Pinschers, you should expect to see health clearances from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for hip dysplasia (with a score of fair or better), elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, and von Willebrand's disease; from Auburn University for thrombopathia; and from the Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF) certifying that eyes are normal. You can confirm health clearances by checking the OFA web site (offa.org).
- Hip Dysplasia: This is an inherited condition in which the thighbone doesn't fit snugly into the hip joint. Some dogs show pain and lameness on one or both rear legs, but others don't display outward signs of discomfort. (X-ray screening is the most certain way to diagnose the problem.) Either way, arthritis can develop as the dog ages. Dogs with hip dysplasia should not be bred--so if you're buying a puppy, ask the breeder for proof that the parents have been tested for hip dysplasia and are free of problems.
- Cataracts: Cataracts cause opacity on the lens of the eye, resulting in poor vision. The dog's eye(s) will have a cloudy appearance. Cataracts usually occur in old age and sometimes can be surgically removed to improve vision.
- Von Willebrand's Disease: Found in both dogs and humans, this is a blood disorder that affects the clotting process. An affected dog will have symptoms such as nosebleeds, bleeding gums, prolonged bleeding from surgery, prolonged bleeding during heat cycles or after whelping, and occasionally blood in the stool. This disorder is usually diagnosed between three and five years of age, and it can't be cured. However, it can be managed with treatments that include cauterizing or suturing injuries, transfusions before surgery, and avoidance of specific medications.
German Pinschers are active and need daily exercise either through a good run in the backyard or two long walks on lead. Supervise your German Pinscher when exercising, since he'll go bounding off after anything that's worth chasing. He'll be all right in an apartment if given enough exercise, but he prefers a home with a fenced yard in which he can play. He isn't suited to living outdoors full-time in a kennel or dog run, however; he thrives being with his family.
He's a working breed and enjoys having a job to do. An unstimulated, untrained, and unexercised German Pinscher can head down a scary path of boredom and destruction. Give him something to work on while you're gone, such as interactive toys or Kongs with frozen peanut butter. He's no couch potato, content to lounge about all day enjoying bonbons.
Crate training benefits every dog and is a kind way to ensure that your German Pinscher doesn't have accidents in the house or get into things he shouldn't. Like many other dogs, a German Pinscher can be destructive as a pup, and when even when he enters adulthood. Crate training is for his own safety. A crate is also a place where he can retreat for a nap.
Crate training at a young age will help your Pinscher accept confinement if he ever needs to be boarded or hospitalized. Never stick your Pinscher in a crate all day long, however. It's not a jail, and he shouldn't spend more than a few hours at a time in it except when he's sleeping at night. He isn't meant to spend his life locked up in a crate or kennel.
Exercise, training, and laying down house rules for your German Pinscher all will help ensure that your companion is well behaved. It alleviates stress for you and him and provides opportunities to bond.
Recommended daily amount: 1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Note: How much your adult dog eats depends on his size, age, build, metabolism, and activity level. Dogs are individuals, just like people, and they don't all need the same amount of food. It almost goes without saying that a highly active dog will need more than a couch potato dog. The quality of dog food you buy also makes a difference — the better the dog food, the further it will go toward nourishing your dog and the less of it you'll need to shake into your dog's bowl.
Keep your German Pinscher in good shape by measuring his food and feeding him twice a day rather than leaving food out all the time. If you're unsure whether he's overweight, give him the eye test and the hands-on test.
First, look down at him. You should be able to see a waist. Then place your hands on his back, thumbs along the spine, with the fingers spread downward. You should be able to feel but not see his ribs without having to press hard. If you can't, he needs less food and more exercise.
For more on feeding your German Pinscher, see our guidelines for buying the right food, feeding your puppy, and feeding your adult dog.
Coat Color And Grooming
The coat should be shiny and smooth in texture, short and dense with no bald spots. The German Pinscher sports a variety of colors, including various shades of red, stag red (in which there are black hairs intermingled with the red), and Isabella (a light bay or fawn color). German Pinschers can also be black or blue with tan or red markings.
The German Pinscher is an average shedder and requires minimal grooming. Brushing his coat with a cloth or rubber mitt about once a week will get rid of any excess hair.
Brush your German Pinscher's teeth at least two or three times a week to remove tartar buildup and the bacteria that lurk inside it. Daily brushing is even better if you want to prevent gum disease and bad breath.
Trim his nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down naturally to prevent painful tears and other problems. If you can hear them clicking on the floor, they're too long. Dog toenails have blood vessels in them, and if you cut too far you can cause bleeding — and your dog may not cooperate the next time he sees the nail clippers come out. So, if you're not experienced trimming dog nails, ask a vet or groomer for pointers.
His ears should be checked weekly for redness or a bad odor, which can indicate an infection. When you check your dog's ears, wipe them out with a cotton ball dampened with gentle, pH-balanced ear cleaner to help prevent infections. Don't insert anything into the ear canal; just clean the outer ear.
Begin accustoming your German Pinscher to being brushed and examined when he's a puppy. Handle his paws frequently — dogs are touchy about their feet — and look inside his mouth. Make grooming a positive experience filled with praise and rewards, and you'll lay the groundwork for easy veterinary exams and other handling when he's an adult.
As you groom, check for sores, rashes, or signs of infection such as redness, tenderness, or inflammation on the skin, in the nose, mouth, and eyes, and on the feet. Eyes should be clear, with no redness or discharge. Your careful weekly exam will help you spot potential health problems early.
Children And Other Pets
The German Pinscher usually does well with children if he's brought up with them from puppyhood. But because of his assertive nature, he does best with older children, preferably those over the age of nine. An older Pinscher who's unfamiliar with children will probably do best in a home with kids who are mature enough to interact with him properly.
Always teach children how to approach and touch dogs, and always supervise any interactions between dogs and young children. Teach your child never to approach any dog while he's eating or to try to take the dog's food away. No dog should be left unsupervised with a child.
The same holds true for the German Pinscher's attitude toward some kinds of pets; he does best if he's been raised with them, or at least socialized to them when he's still young. But remember that he was developed to hunt and kill vermin. He's got a high prey drive that's hardwired, and no amount of training will keep him from going after a pet rat. He's not a good match with small mammals.
Rescue Groups
German Pinschers are often purchased without any clear understanding of what goes into owning one. There are many German Pinschers in need of adoption and or fostering. There are a number of rescues that we have not listed. If you don't see a rescue listed for your area, contact the national breed club or a local breed club and they can point you toward a German Pinscher rescue.
Breed Organizations
Below are breed clubs, organizations, and associations where you can find additional information about the German Pinscher.


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OK. Now that I have your attention … Big Tech isn't really dead — it's just trying to find some momentum. It seems like ages ago that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) carried a $700 price tag, and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and IBM (NYSE:IBM) have been flat for months.
However, the healthy dividends parceled out by a number of the sector's biggest names help make such periods of low performance just a little easier to swallow.
Specifically, for long-term productivity, I like the aforementioned Microsoft, which yields 3.5%, as well as Intel (NASDAQ:INTC, 4.1%) and Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO, 2.8%). I also like IBM — yes, its current 1.7% dividend isn't too impressive and puts it neck-and-neck with the 10-year T-note, but I can't ignore where it's increasingly putting its cash.
These stocks are all leaders in their respective fields — software, chip manufacturing, IP networking, and IT servicing — which bodes well for their longevity. (Being in first doesn't mean you'll end in first, but it's a leg up on everyone else!)
All four also are pretty decently valued on a price-to-earnings basis. Intel is the cheapest at a 9.5 P/E; CSCO clocks in at 13; and IBM and Microsoft hover around 14.
More importantly (as far as our retirement portfolios are concerned), all four have steadily increased dividends over the past few years:
Since 2010, that comes out to 43% dividend growth for Intel, 54% in IBM and 76% for Microsoft. CSCO didn't even have a dividend until 2011, when it made a 6-cent payout — and since then, that quarterly check has gotten 133% bigger!
Microsoft, Intel and Cisco admittedly have ranged between slight annual gains and slight annual losses during that time, so those ballooning payouts have turned into increasingly attractive yields for more recent buyers.
But again … IBM is hovering around a not-so-stellar 1.8%. So what makes it such a good long-term retirement play?
While the other three have been sweetening the kitty for shareholders displeased with lackluster price appreciation, IBM has been sprinting just to keep up with its roaring stock (at 50% gains in three years, it's lapping the others).
Considering the company's longstanding history of payouts (since 1916) and its willingness to keep throwing more cash at shareholders, it seems a pretty good bet those payouts will keep climbing — whether it's to match shares that keep rising, or to placate shareholders because shares stay sideways. And given IBM's ability to continuously stay relevant in tech for more than a century, I'm not worried about that ugly third direction.
More good news for shareholders of IBM and the rest of these stocks: Each sits on piles of cash and short-term investments, and each generates gobs of free cash flow — you know, the stuff that fuels those dividend hikes and share buybacks.
Name | Cash and short-term Investments |
Free Cash flow | Total available |
MSFT | $66.6 billion | $7.9 billion | $74.4 billion |
CSCO | $45.7 billion | $2.2 billion | $47.9 billion |
IBM | $12.2 billion | $3.6 billion | $15.8 billion |
INTC | $10.4 billion | $2.2 billion | $12.6 billion |
Source:YCharts |
However, amid all of this cheerleading, I'd be remiss not to point out one important consideration on the downside: revenue growth.
Since 2010, IBM, INTC and MSFT have been headed in the wrong direction; Cisco has at least leveled. And even though I think the other three will turn things around (for separate reasons), this trend shouldn't be ignored. Should sales continue to weaken, all four are fair game for a close re-examination.
Bottom Line
The bottom line is that while each of these four codgers might be experiencing varying degrees of difficulty, they're still stable businesses, even in the face of changing trends and products. IBM is the face of top-level computing and is positioning itself well in Big Data. Microsoft and Intel, while maligned for their lack of mobile presence, are making headway on that front (here and here). And Cisco showed signs of life back in November thanks to its next-gen businesses.
None of that will equate to breakneck growth, sure, but it should keep these companies afloat if not slowly improving — all the while providing you with a big stream of stable dividends.
So, no, Big Tech isn't dead after all. It just has a couple wrinkles.
Marc Bastow is an Assistant Editor at InvestorPlace.com. As of this writing, he was long INTC and MSFT.


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