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Listening #73
Needless to say, I was revolted.
They hissed and spit so violentlythe little men, not the sandalsthat their eyes bulged from their sockets, as spittle whipped from the ends of their repulsively long, red tongues. Though it was clear they were angry to see me, I couldn't tell if they were more vexed at being uncovered, or by the fact that they'd remained disuncovered for so long. Never mind: Before my thoughts on the matter could take form, the quarreling of the angry little men filled the afternoon air.
"That's not grunge, you moronthat's crackle. CEDAR won't remove crackle..."
"You're wrong! CEDAR is perfect, you tin-eared fool..."
"CEDAR is perfect, but you're wrong to like the Stanton cartridge: The Shure is superior..."
"The Shure is garbage, just like all those moving-coil cartridges are garbage. Give me an Empire 108 with a blunted stylus or nothing at all..."
"No no no! Listen to me! There aren't any 78 records that actually run at 78rpm, but I'm the only person left on Earth who knows which ones run at which speed..."
"Forget that. All the grooves had different widths, so you can't just use a 65µm stylus: From March '36 to January '37 they were 90µm, then in February they got smaller again..."
The teeny-tiny men may have had little use for me, but they obviously loathed each other: The sheer persnicketiness that poured from their mouths made me sick to my stomach. What, I wondered, could have worked them into such a lather? I had to find out.
"What are you little creeps arguing about?"
The bickering stopped all at oncelike throwing a switch, I thoughtat which moment I realized just how loud they'd been, and how blessed the silence was without them. Then the smallest dwarf separated himself from the tangle, stood up, gave a little bow, and said, in a surprisingly courteous voice, "We inhabit a popular newsgroup dedicated to 78rpm records."
"'Popular'? You make your hobby look repulsive!"
"Not at allit's extremely popular: There are nine of us."
"I see. Well, is your group dedicated to classical music, or folk music, or"
"You misunderstand: This has nothing to do with musicalthough Cyrus and I are fond of Spike Jones, and Sam over there enjoys listening to Paul Whiteman."
"That's right," said Sam, "although I prefer novelty songs and comedy routines..."
May God forgive me: I let go of the rock. By the time I heard it drop back into place, I was on my way out of the woods.
Preaching the word
Thus steeled, I determined to do everything in my power to save the shellac records of the world from the people who collect them, and to bring the 78rpm gospel to those record lovers who stand the greatest chance of getting it: people like you, who not only adore music but who understand and crave and actively seek the most intensely memorable home listening experiences they can find.
Elitist? You betnot to mention self-righteous, censorious, condescending, truculent, niminy-piminy, and twee. But I won't let self-knowledge stop me now, because I've been to the mountain, I've experienced the musical séance of playing 78s on appropriate gear, I've heard Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, Bill Monroe, Django Reinhardt, and Bing Crosby played back exactly as they were recorded (ie, direct to a 78rpm disc), and I've felt the indescribable frisson of rediscovery every time I've played my own 78s, undiminished by age or repetition.
And guess what: When I visit most of the 78rpm websites out there, with their nerdy prose and their TRS-80 graphics, none of that musical excitementnone of that wondercomes across at all. It's like meeting the curator of a great museum, or the librarian of a private collection of rare books, and finding out that they'd rather be sitting in Shoney's with a Senior Citizen's Bottomless Cup card in one hand and last Sunday's Parade in the other.
Don't believe me? Here's what to do: Log on to the Internet, plug "78rpm records" into the search engine of your choice, and note the one phrase that appears, in one variation or another, on almost every site you'll find: Click here to find out how you can listen to your old 78s in perfect CD sound!
Holy cream of crap. While you're at it, please tell me how I can enjoy the Jaguar XK120 experience without having to touch a steering wheel. Or maybe there's a pill that can approximate the intoxication I'd get from a glass of the 1982 Domaine du Broustet without the drudgery of my actually having to taste it.
The luxury of luck
I admit, of course, that I'm speaking from the perspective of the luxury of luck. Within the past year, I came to own one of the world's finest turntables for spinning 78s: a Thorens TD-124, now in remarkable condition. Soon after that, I reviewed and ultimately purchased an equally suitable tonearm: the reissued EMT 997 ($4295). Then, a few months ago, Jonathan Halpern of Tone Imports loaned me a sample of EMT's dedicated 78rpm pickup head, the OFD-65i ($1500), along with the EQ-10 monophonic phono preamplifier-equalizer ($3000) from Swedish manufacturer Sentecand, in the course of so doing, Halpern brought along a few gems from his own shellac collection, which started me down this road to enlightenment.
Though they pale in comparison with some of the current best sellers in high-end audio (and, concomitantly, in these pages), the prices of the above-mentioned toys are not insignificant. If there's a cheaper way through the gates of heaven, I'd like to find itand I'd hope to tell you about it. So I've decided to embark on a survey of my own, beginning with 78rpm-specific phono preamplifiers.
As audio terminology goes, phono preamplifier is inadequate: Modern examples of the genre are expected to apply not only voltage gain to a phonograph signal but equalization as well. Most of you know that alreadybut over the years, I daresay the precise reason for doing things that way has become muddled in the retelling. Some unmuddling is in order.
Up until 1925, music was recorded and played back acoustically, with a practical frequency range of approximately 500Hz3kHz: less than three octaves. Electrical recording made it possible for engineers to capture a much wider range, but there was a catch: The newly developed cutter heads and phono cartridges were electromagnetic devices, and thus subject to Faraday's Law, which suggests that an increase in velocity must, perforce, result in a proportional increase in the intensity of electromotive force. (Actually, the Law does more than just suggest this.)
To understand how that applies to our little world, consider a 1kHz sinewave of constant amplitude that's been carved, by some unseen hand, into a record groove; imagine also an electromagnetic cartridge, the stylus of which is tracing that groove. Now, taking care to keep the amplitude of those modulations constant, imagine increasing the frequency to 2kHz. By doubling the frequency, you've also doubled velocity: The stylus is now covering twice as much "ground" as it did before within the same unit of time. Consequently, an electromagnetic cartridge will produce double the voltage at 2kHz, compared with 1kHz, even as the original groove amplitude remains constant.
In fact, starting at the lowest reproducible pitch, every doubling of frequencyevery new octavewould produce double the output voltage from an electromagnetic cartridge, given a constant groove amplitude. To store 10 audible octaves would be to double the voltage 10 times. That would be crazy.


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As you know, last summer IC retained Huron Education Consulting services in an Effectiveness and Affordability Review to identify ways of reducing administrative cost, finding opportunities for additional revenue, improving service, and promoting efficiencies across the college. Huron is now in the final stages of examining our organization in light of best practices and benchmark information against other institutions of our relative size and composition. In early January we will receive a final report from Huron detailing their recommendations.


text: Back Appendicitis in Children What is appendicitis? Appendicitis is a painful swelling and infection of the appendix (a narrow, finger-like pouch that branches off the large intestine). Doctors are not really sure what the appendix does, but removing it is not harmful. Appendicitis is the most common cause of emergency surgery in childhood. Click Image to Enlarge What causes appendicitis? Appendicitis occurs when the interior of the appendix becomes filled with something that causes it to swell, such as mucus, stool, or parasites. The appendix then becomes irritated and inflamed. The blood supply to the appendix is cut off as the swelling and irritation increase. Adequate blood flow is necessary for a body part to remain healthy. When the blood flow is reduced, the appendix starts to die. Rupture (or perforation) occurs as holes develop in the walls of the appendix, allowing stool, mucus, and other substances to leak through and get inside the abdomen. An infection inside the abdomen known as peritonitis occurs when the appendix perforates. What are the risk factors for appendicitis? Appendicitis affects 1 in 1,000 people living in the U.S. and is the most common reason for a child to need emergency abdominal surgery. Most cases of appendicitis occur between the ages of 10 and 30 years. Why is appendicitis a concern? An irritated appendix can rapidly turn into an infected and ruptured appendix, sometimes within hours. A ruptured appendix can be life-threatening. When the appendix ruptures, bacteria infect the organs inside the abdominal cavity, causing peritonitis. The bacterial infection can spread very quickly and be difficult to treat if diagnosis is delayed. What are the symptoms of appendicitis? The following are the most common symptoms of appendicitis. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: Pain in the abdomen which: May start in the area around the belly button, and move over to the lower right-hand side of the abdomen, but may also start in the lower right-hand side of the abdomen. Usually increases in severity as time passes. May be worse with moving, taking deep breaths, being touched, and coughing or sneezing. May spread throughout the abdomen if the appendix ruptures. Nausea and vomiting Loss of appetite Fever and chills Changes in behavior Diarrhea or constipation When should your child's health care provider be called? Since an infected appendix can rupture and be a life-threatening problem, please call your health care provider or go to the emergency room immediately if you think your child has appendicitis. How is appendicitis diagnosed? In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination, diagnostic procedures for appendicitis may include: Abdominal ultrasound. A diagnostic imaging technique which uses high-frequency sound waves and a computer to create images of blood vessels, tissues, and organs. Ultrasounds are used to view internal organs as they function, and to assess blood flow through various vessels. Computed tomography scan of the abdomen, with or without contrast (also called a CT or CAT scan). A diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce horizontal, or axial, images (often called slices) of the body. A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans are more detailed than general X-rays. Other tests may include: Blood tests. These tests evaluate the infection, or to determine if there are any problems with other abdominal organs, such as the liver or pancreas. Urinalysis. This test detects a bladder or kidney infection, which may mimic the symptoms of appendicitis. Symptoms of appendicitis may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Consult your health care provider for a diagnosis. Treatment for appendicitis Specific treatment for appendicitis will be determined by your child's health care provider based on the following: The extent of the problem Your child's age, overall health, and medical history The opinion of the surgeon and other health care providers involved in the child's care Your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies Expectations for the course of the problem Your opinion and preference Because of the likelihood of the appendix rupturing and causing a severe, life-threatening infection, health care providers will recommend that the appendix be removed with an operation. The appendix may be removed in two ways: Open method. Under anesthesia, an incision is made in the lower right-hand side of the abdomen. The surgeon finds the appendix and removes it. If the appendix has ruptured, a small drainage tube may be placed to allow pus and other fluids that are in the abdomen to drain out. The tube will be removed in a few days, when the surgeon feels the abdominal infection has subsided. Laparoscopic method. This procedure uses several small incisions and a camera called a laparoscope to look inside the abdomen during the operation. Under anesthesia, the instruments the surgeon uses to remove the appendix are placed through several small incisions, and the laparoscope is placed through another incision. This method is not usually performed if the appendix has ruptured. Click Image to Enlarge After surgery, children are not allowed to eat or drink anything for a specified period of time so the intestine can heal. Fluids are given into the bloodstream through small plastic tubes called IVs until your child is allowed to begin drinking liquids. Your child will also receive antibiotics and medications to help him or her feel comfortable through the IV. Eventually, children will be allowed to drink clear liquids (such as water, sports drinks like Gatorade or PowerAde, or apple juice), and then gradually advance to solid foods. A child whose appendix ruptured will have to stay in the hospital longer than the child whose appendix was removed before it ruptured. Some children will need to take antibiotics by mouth for a period of time specified by the health care provider after they go home. What happens after my child leaves the hospital? Your health care provider will generally recommend that your child not do any heavy lifting, play contact sports, or "rough-house" for several weeks after the operation. If a drain is still in place when your child goes home, he or she should not take a tub bath or go swimming until the drain is removed. Your child may need to take antibiotics at home to help fight the infection in the abdomen. You will be given a prescription for pain medication for your child to take at home to help him or her feel comfortable. Some pain medications can make a child constipated, so ask your health care provider or pharmacist about any side effects the medication might have. Moving around after surgery rather than lying in bed can help prevent constipation. Drinking fruit juices and eating fruits, whole grain cereals and breads, and vegetables after being advanced to solid foods can help with constipation as well. Most children who have their appendix removed will have no long-term problems.


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Our in-laws are visiting, and Kid Yum had the day off from preschool so I had an unusually leisurely morning that inspired me to bake up some treats for our visitors. I asked Kid Yum what sounded good to her— suggesting carrot muffins or banana muffins. She thought for a minute and declared, "Apple Muffins!" She does love apples, and since we had a big package of organic Fuji apples I thought that sounded like an excellent idea. It made me remember a sweet apple muffin streudel recipe I made some time ago, using dairy, but I wanted to make it dairy-free for my lactose-sensitive father-in-law. I also wanted to cut down on the sweetener considerably to make it a more sensible as a breakfast choice. I made two batches- one egg-free for a friend who recently got out of surgery, and one batch using eggs. The recipes turned out well, and I could tell they were a success when the DH gobbled not one but two in rapid succession. We'll be making these again! One note: they are very delicate (a touch crumbly) when hot out of the oven but they firm up as they cool.
Another thing… You may have noticed how infrequent my posts have become. I've wanted to post, honestly, and I feel terrible for letting last month's adopt-a-gluten-free-blogger event slide (post coming soon), but there have been a few things keeping me busy.
For one thing…
I'm pregnant! We're expecting our second Baby Yum in August. The first trimester hit me hard, leaving me tired, nauseous, and uninspired by food. Thankfully once I got into the second trimester I've felt much more like myself, but I also feel the tick-tock of the clock and the necessity of finishing my dissertation. Basically while Kid Yum is at preschool I work on my dissertation work like crazy, and then when she gets home, I make dinner and we try to spend some quality family time together. We go to bed early, though, and household chores like laundry end up getting done at the end of the day, just when I used to habitually blog.
Actually… laundry is piled on the edge of the bed as I type this.. and I'll have to fold it before we go to sleep. Ah life is so glamorous here at the House of Yum…
But, I do think of you guys and this blog, and I frequently type in new recipes that I intend to post, and write up recipe notes and take photos, especially of Kid Yum's bentos. I just need to figure out how to work in blogging, being a mommy, writing a dissertation, and living life all at the same time.
And by the way… we found out late last month…. the new Baby Yum is a boy! We can't wait to welcome him to our family. Don't worry, we'll introduce you guys too. You'll just have to wait until August, along with us.
I shared this with the fabulous Simply Sugar and Gluten-free Slightly Indulgent Tuesday and Wellness Weekend.
Dairy-free Chunky Apple Muffins with walnut topping
Apple Pie Base:
1 tbsp. grapeseed oil
3 or small apples, peeled and sliced
2 tbsp raisins
1/4 tsp dried lemon peel (optional)
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tsp. vanilla
heaped 1/2 tsp or more cinnamon
Muffin batter:
Preheat oven to 375f. Place muffin tin liners in a muffin pan.
Heat a nonstick pan on medium and add your grapeseed oil. Just as it starts to brown, throw in your apples and raisins and sprinkle them with optional lemon peel. Let them begin to brown, and then turn and add lemon juice and vanilla. As the second side browns, add your cinnamon and turn one more time.
In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients for your muffin from sorghum flour to the nutmeg. Whisk together to combine.
Put your egg or ener-g egg in a small to medium bowl and whisk together. Add applesauce, honey or other liquid sweetener, coconut cream and coconut milk and oil together and whisk until combined. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour your combined liquid ingredients into the well. Fold in your liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients.
Assemble your muffins by putting a small layer of batter in the muffin tin. Then put a layer of the apple pie filling over the batter. Cover it with a layer of batter. Place a few chopped walnuts on top of the muffins and sprinkle very lightly with brown sugar or other powdered natural sweetener.
Bake for 25-35 minutes or until muffins are a nice golden brown and separate easily from the muffin tin. Leave them in the muffin tin for a few minutes or separate muffins from the pan gently with a butter knife. Put on a wire rack to cool.
Very delicate muffin until it cools, at which point it becomes less prone to crumbling. Three glutenoids (two not accustomed to gluten-free eating) gobbled them up and pronounced them yummy.


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Shillington Box Company LLC is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of corrugated packaging materials including sheets, shipping containers and displays. SBC maintains a 52,000 square foot manufacturing facility and an 85,000 square foot finishedgoods warehouse located in St. Louis, Missouri. The Company's clients come from a variety of industries, including the food, chemical, automotive, plastics and paper sectors, geographically concentrated around St. Louis and extending outward to include a fourstate Midwest marketing area. By utilizing its own CAD/CAM design center, SBC is able to provide a unique, differentiated service for its clients, which gives the Company a strong advantage relative to other independent manufacturers in the sector.
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Not quite the Oscars of fashion — think, maybe Cannes — the yearly Vanity Fair International Best-Dressed List has finally been released, and we are pretty pleased with the lineup. Maybe it's because, if you've been reading R29 for a few minutes, you'll see lots of familiar faces (like Valentino's PR master Carlos Souza or Alice & Olivia's oft-snapped Stacey Bendet), plus a couple of unexpected picks. Click through to see our favorites (familiar or not), and let us know if anyone is missing from this exalted list. (Vanity Fair)
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3 injured in head-on crash involving suspected drunken, wrong-way driver
Arrested driver: I 'could have killed someone'
MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department said a Middleton man was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving during the Wednesday night snow storm.
Police said Griffin Lowmaster hit a car head on when he was driving the wrong way on the snow-covered Beltline at about 11:30 p.m.
Lowmaster, 24, was driving eastbound in the westbound lanes of the Beltline between Verona Road and Seminole Highway when he struck a car carrying three Madison women — two 21-year-olds and one 22-year-old — according to the report.
Police said a preliminary breath-alcohol test measured .15, nearly twice the legal limit for driving. Upon his arrest Lowmaster told police he "could have killed someone" and "I don't know what I was thinking."
Lowmaster was charged on suspicion of drunken driving causing injury and three counts of second-degree recklessly endangering safety.
The three women in the car Lowmaster struck were taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the report. One of the victims suffered a fractured breast bone, police said.
Dane County Sheriff's deputies, Town of Madison paramedics and Madison Fire paramedics assisted at the scene.


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Hi Archinect!
Like most schools of architecture, the GSD has a tradition of students installing projects in and around the building. Some of these last longer than others, and some are better thought-out and executed than others. Some are not installations at all, but just crumbling pieces of projects or works-in-progress that got left behind and that people were too lazy to remove and dispose of properly.
In this context, Flatland--designed by recent M.Arch.II grad Casey Hughes and developed and installed in collaboration with Hiroshi Jacobs and others--raises the bar. Depending on where and how you look at it, the cords can either look immaterial or very material, weightless or heavy, soaring or constrained.
The design, selected through a school-wide competition, features red and blue bungee cords spanning between pairs of metal cables, creating a geometry that varies from a pure hyperbolic paraboloid (a "hypar") only through the force of gravity acting on the elastic cords and relatively inelastic cables. In terms of its exploitation of geometry, attention to material properties, and (appropriately simple but crisp) detailing, Flatland also exemplifies many of the design values that typify the GSD's M.Arch. programs in recent years.
Here are some photos. For more information on Flatland and on Casey's firm, you can visit his website.
[All photos courtesy Casey Hughes.]
Thanks for reading!
P.S. Flatland is dedicated to the incoming students of the Graduate School of Design. (Which is code for saying: if you don't know what a hyperbolic paraboloid is now, incoming M.Arch.I students, you will in very short order!)
P.P.S. Flatland's credits are as follows:
Design: Casey Hughes
Mock-ups and Development: Casey Hughes, Hiroshi Jacobs
Installation: Casey Hughes, Hiroshi Jacobs, Christina Yessios, Rachel Dao, Sara Newey, Day Jimenez, Emily Wettstein, Olayinka Dosekun, Benjamin Lehrer, Jon Scelsa, Sandra Herrera, and Matthew Waxman.
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(Phoenix, Ariz. – Oct. 20, 2005) The Attorney General's Office today filed a petition in Maricopa County Superior Court requesting a Writ of Quo Warranto to remove David Burnell Smith from public office. The Attorney General is authorized to bring a Quo Warranto action against a public official who holds an office without the proper legal authority to do so.
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission found in March 2005 that Smith had exceeded his primary election spending limit. The Commission issued an order requiring Smith to pay a civil penalty of $10,000 to the Commission, forfeit his office of State Representative for District 7 and repay the Citizens Clean Elections Fund $34,625.09. The Commission issued a Final Order affirming this decision in August which became the final administrative decision on Oct. 4.
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A local cross country skier spent January 24 on the south side of the La Sal mountains when he became disoriented while cross country skiing. Robert Hugie of La Sal and Moab drove to the parking lot by Redd's corrals, the jumping off place for snowmobilers and skiers on Thursday morning for a day of cross country skiing. By evening, he had not returned home as planned.
Sheriff's Deputy Mike Harris was dispatched to the parking lot to investigate. San Juan County Search and Rescue (SAR) called out local expert snowmobilers late Thursday night to begin a search. Jim Blankenagel, and Lane and Kendall Fuller arrived at the scene to begin searching around 11 p.m.
Conditions were a near whiteout from a blizzard. Two feet of new powder lay on the ground atop older deep snow. Visibility and sleds that kept getting stuck in this powder hampered the search efforts.
These men, well acquainted with the mountain, sledded to various cabins in the vicinity to see if the lost skier had taken shelter in the storm.
The search continued until about 3 a.m. and resumed at daylight. La Sal searchers were joined by San Juan County Search and Rescue, including Sheriff Mike Lacy.
The various cabins were again searched for signs of the lost man. These cabins included Hal Bane's camp, Tag-a-long Tours cabin, the Deeter camp, Redd's cabins and the cabins at Dark Canyon Lake. A UHP helicopter, with Deputy Sheriff Grayson Redd aboard, arrived to continue the search.
Tracks were spotted near the base camp. Paul Sonderegger of Monticello followed the tracks on his snowmobile as far has his sled would go while the helicopter hovered overhead.
Shortly thereafter, Mr. Hugie was found about 400 yards from the parking lot. He had become disoriented and had traveled in circles. The snowmobiles were unable to reach him but he was encouraged to work his way out under his own power. He had spent part of the night in a rough lean-too shelter.
He was flown to Monticello to the San Juan Hospital and later taken to the University of Utah hospital due to frostbite.


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The XPS 13 9343 and Precision M3800 Developer Edition Dell-Recovery Utility May Crash During Out of Box Experience. Follow the steps provided in this article to resolve the issue.
Some Developer Edition users may experience an issue where the out of box experience crashes if they choose to create recovery media during the out of box experience. It has been determined that updating the Ubuntu operating system before creating recovery media prevents this issue from occurring. If you encounter this issue follow the steps below.
First you will need to run the factory restore from within the Grub menu.
To open the Grub menu, just press the ESC key once the Dell splash screen is showing during startup. From the Grub menu choose the "Restore Ubuntu 14.04 to factory state" option. Once the recovery has finished the system will run through the out of box experience (OOBE) again. This time choose the "Don't generate recovery media at this time" option from the "Create Dell Recovery Media" window. (See Figure 1.)
Figure 1. Don't generate recovery media at this time.
Once the out of box experience is finished and you get to the desktop, you need to update the system using either of two methods before attempting to create recovery media (both methods require internet access). The first is by running the following commands from a terminal.
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
Alternately you can use the Update Manager Utility to install updates. First search Dash for "Software Updater". (See figure 2)
Figure 2. Search the DASH for software updater.
When you run Software Updater it will first check the Ubuntu repositories for updates. (See Figure 3.)
Figure 3. Software updater checking for updates.
You will be notified about all available updates. Click the "Install Now" button. (See Figure 4.)
Figure 4. Install now button in Software updater.
You will need to enter your password and click the Authenticate button. (See Figure 5.)
Figure 5. Enter password then click the Authenticate button.
The updates will then install. (See Figure 6.)
Figure 6. Updates installing in the Software updater.
Once the updates are complete, you can search Dash for the Dell Recovery utility to create your recovery media. (See Figure 7.)
Figure 7. Searching the DASH for the Dell Recovery utility.
How to create recovery media for the XPS 13 9343 and Precision M3800 Developer Editions using the Dell Recovery utility
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Nintendo Co. President Satoru Iwata said the maker of video-game machines is considering a new business model after forecasting a surprise 25 billion-yen (US$240 million) annual loss because of tepid demand for the Wii U.
Nintendo fell the most in more than nine years in the U.S. The company had previously projected profit of 55 billion yen for the year ending March as it counted on Christmas shoppers to revive sales of the Wii U console featuring games with iconic characters Mario and Zelda. Nintendo cut its forecasts for Wii U console sales to 2.8 million units from 9 million and for Wii U game sales to 19 million units from 38 million.
The family-focused content of Nintendo is losing its appeal as titles were delayed, casual gamers migrate to mobile devices, and hardcore players opt for the faster Sony PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Xbox One. The owner of Pokemon and Donkey Kong also refuses to offer games with its characters on mobile devices, limiting its ability to profit online players' surging demand.
"We are thinking about a new business structure," Iwata said at a press conference today in Osaka, Japan. "Given the expansion of smart devices, we are naturally studying how smart devices can be used to grow the game-player business. It's not as simple as enabling Mario to move on a smartphone."
The forecast was released after markets closed in Japan. Nintendo American depositary receipts fell 18% to US$14.76 at 2:31 p.m. in New York. Earlier they tumbled more than 19%, the biggest decline since November 2004. Each ADR equals 0.125 underlying shares.
Nintendo declined 2.8% to 14,645 yen in Tokyo. The shares advanced 54% last year.
Apple, Samsung
The new forecast for the Wii U is less than the 3.45 million units sold the previous fiscal year. The Kyoto, Japan-based company also cut its forecast for operating income to a 35 billion-yen loss from the prior 100 million-yen profit.
Projections for sales of its handheld 3DS player were cut to 13.5 million units from 18 million, and for sales of 3DS games to 66 million units from 80 million.
Nintendo posted a quarterly loss of 8 billion yen in October after cutting the price of the console in the face of new machines from Sony Corp. and Microsoft Corp. Iwata is trying to lure consumers who prefer playing games on mobile devices from Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co.
More Pressure
"The video-game market has moved into smartphones and tablets," said Mitsushige Akino, chief fund manager at Ichiyoshi Asset Management Co. in Tokyo. "Nintendo needs to expand from their current hardware business model. It's a structural problem."
The revisions increase the pressure on Iwata, who vowed in October to meet a forecast of 100 billion yen in full-year operating profit and 9 million units in Wii U sales. Nintendo has lost about 80% of its market value since the introduction of the original Wii drove shares to a record high of 72,100 yen in November 2007, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
Its market capitalization is about US$20 billion — less than Samsung's previously announced capital expenditures.
Management Issue
"The revision is much worse than expected," Yusuke Tsunoda, an analyst at Tokai Tokyo Securities Co. in Tokyo, said by phone. "It's going to be a third consecutive annual operating loss and that raises a serious management issue."
Iwata said any announcement about a pay cut would come later this month when the company releases third-quarter earnings. There are no plans to reshuffle management in the near term, he said.
The company reduced its planned dividend for the fiscal year to 100 yen from 260 yen. Nintendo revised its foreign- exchange assumptions to 100 yen to the dollar from 90 yen, and to 140 yen per euro from 120 yen.
"We were unable to sufficiently take advantage of the weaker yen," Iwata said.
Even with new titles including "Pikmin 3," Nintendo failed to capitalize on U.S. video-game product sales that surged to their highest in three years in December.
Hardware sales increased 28% to US$1.37 billion from a year earlier, Port Washington, New York-based NPD Group Inc. said yesterday in an e-mail. The tally, the highest since spending hit US$1.84 billion in December 2010, drove total retail sales for the industry to their fifth straight monthly gain.
Price Cut
The Wii U features a tablet-like, 6.2-inch touchscreen controller that lets players connect wirelessly to the console and shift the display between the device and a television. The consoles compete in a market where smartphone sales are on track to exceed 1 billion units this year, researcher IDC said Oct. 29.
The Wii U's price in the U.S. was cut by US$50 to US$299.99 on Sept. 20, while the Japanese price remained a suggested 30,000 yen.
Nintendo introduced the 2DS portable machine, resembling a tablet, in October for US$129.99 to lure first-time and casual gamers.
The global video-game market may reach US$111 billion by 2015, researcher Gartner Inc. said Oct. 29. Mobile games are the fastest-growing segment, with revenue set to reach US$22 billion by 2015 from US$13.2 billion this year, Gartner said.
"We cannot continue a business without winning," Iwata said. "We must take a skeptical approach whether we can still simply make game players, offer them in the same way as in the past for 20,000 yen or 30,000 yen, and sell titles for a couple of thousand yen each."


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Yesterday I got to stumble around doing a 360˚ gawk in a forest of plum trees wearing all their favorite clothes at once.
Kairakuen Garden in Mito was planted by a genius of a daimyo who totally got that too much of a good thing is never enough. 2,490 fluffy-branched trees later, I think I can safely say that this is the plum blossom extravaganza to end all plum blossom extravaganzas….
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You will begin with a brief introduction to the very basics of Java, before moving on to implement simple concepts like variables, data types, etc. As your knowledge strengthens you will move on to object oriented programming, learning about polymorphism and encapsulation and how to apply them to relevant situations. During the final stages of the course, you will learn how Java handles errors and exceptions, how to catch them, how and where they affect your code, and how to resolve them. On completion of this course, you will have gained a very valuable and much sought after skill set; solving coding and programming problems by implementing the concepts learned on the course, and more importantly, correctly applying them. You will be fully prepared for your Java SE7 Programmer Level 1 Exam too.
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Returning Values from Methods
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Ideas for Practicing These Skills
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Exceptions and Errors
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|Preview of the upcoming Virginia Panorama Farms cross country meet.
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|Director of Track and Field Bryan Fetzer talks about his coaching philosophy.
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Apple is about to confront a new challenge for its iPhone business.
The next wave of growth in the smartphone business is expected to come from developing markets, where the iPhone is just too expensive for consumers.
If Apple wants to maintain its market share, it needs to figure out how to sell a less expensive phone to these consumers.
Unlike in the U.S., where carriers subsidize iPhone sales, in emerging markets like China and India, consumers pay full price for their phone. More often than not, they can't afford an iPhone.
This has helped Android grow its market share.
Analysts largely believe Apple plans to make a cheaper iPhone to take some share in these markets.
Back when Tim Cook was just COO at Apple, and not CEO, he told analyst Toni Sacconaghi that he wanted Apple to be for "everyone," not "just for the rich." He seemed to be hinting at a cheaper iPhone. Two years later, we still don't have a cheap pre-paid iPhone. The iPhone 4 is less expensive than the iPhone 5, but it's still not cheap enough to make Apple a player in emerging markets.
In a new note, Jefferies analyst Peter Misek writes that "there is a good chance" Apple introduces a "low-cost iPhone" in June of 2013 when it reveals the iPhone 5S. This phone was be targeted at pre-paid and emerging markets, especially in Asia, says Misek.
He continues, saying, "Our checks indicate a low-cost model would be a retooled iPhone 4 with a scaled-down modem, apps processor, etc. Foxconn International Holdings (FIH) already has a supply
chain for capacity scaling up to 200-300K units per day."
There are a few caveats with this report.
First, analysts have been predicting a pre-paid iPhone for years and it hasn't come. We'll believe it when we see it.
Second, and this might explain the previous point, Misek says a cheaper iPhone wouldn't increase Apple's sales or EPS. Here's his exact explanation:
We see little financial impact to Apple from a low-cost iPhone launch mainly due to an expected high cannibalization rate. We think the most likely scenario would lead to Apple increasing its unit market share but that its revenues and EPS would remain largely unchanged. But GM would be impinged in order to reach the desired $200-$250 price point. We estimate that the low-cost iPhone's GM would be near corporate average but that it would be below the regular iPhone.
While a lot of pundits think Apple needs to grab market share, Apple might ask what good is market share if it doesn't increase sales or EPS. And if that's the case, it might just skip pre-paid iPhones.
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Yazoo Elite captures Jackson City League championshipBy JOFFRE WASHINGTON,
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This past weekend, the Yazoo Elite 12U basketball team defeated the Jackson Nuggets 32-27 in overtime to capture the 2019 Jackson City League 12 year old championship. Yazoo Elite finished the season with an 8-3 record.
"Winning the championship has been a long time coming for these boys," said Yazoo Elite head coach Joffre Washington. "We have been playing in the City League for the past four years and we have been eliminated in the first round of the playoffs every time. We had one goal this year and that was to win it all. My boys worked hard all season to achieve this and I could not be more proud of them."
Yazoo Elite entered the playoffs with a 5-3 record and were the number four seed in the tournament. They posted a 35-25 win over Westside in the first round and a 28-25 victory over the Gluckstadt Mavericks in the semifinals.
Yazoo Elite 32, Jackson Nuggets 27 (OT)
With the score tied at 24 heading into the overtime period, Yazoo Elite relied on clutch free throw shooting to pave the way to the win. They connected on 6-of-8 free throws down the stretch, with Marcus Allen making 3-of-4, Damarion Winston hitting 2-of-3 and Tamarion Hoover going 1-for-1.
In the end it was clutch plays from Hoover, Winston, Allen and T.J. Rials that helped lift Yazoo Elite to the championship. Winston's direction of the offense, Rials' composed play on the interior, Allen's intensity on defense and Hoover's offensive dominance were all key elements in the win.
"We had a lot of people play big for us in the championship game," said Washington. "We kind of got a little tight at the end and allowed them to force the overtime, but we were able to regroup and stay composed and pull out the win. Winston and Braland Jones took care of the ball well and T.J. gave us some huge production off the bench. Tamarion stepped up big and put the team on his shoulders. It was like he made up in his mind that he wasn't going to let his team lose. They all seemed determined to bring the trophy back up Highway 49 for once."
Hoover scored a team-high 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds en route to being named championship game MVP. Braland Jones had five, Winston and Anthony Fowler each had four, Allen had three and Rials scored two.
Yazoo Elite 28, Gluckstadt Mavericks 25
Yazoo Elite led big early and were able to withstand a furious Maverick fourth quarter rally to secure the win.
Winston led the way with nine points followed by Braland Jones with seven, Markeisco Collins with four, Hoover with three, Cedric Jones and Fowler with two apiece and Allen with one.
Yazoo Elite 35, Westsides 25
Winston was a one-man wrecking crew against Westside, exploding for a game-high 24 points in the opening round win.
Other scorers were Jacolby Little with five, and Fowler and Hoover with three apiece.
Added Washington: "This is going to be big for our confidence heading into the summer travel season. The boys are beginning to understand how to play together as a team on both ends of the floor. A lot of times kids want to do it all by themselves or they feel that if they're not scoring the ball they're less of a player. Every team has roles to be filled. The good teams are the ones that have players that understand their role on the team and embrace the team concept. I tell them all the time that if they do it together they can accomplish anything. If everyone does their job then the entire team succeeds and I think they are beginning to understand that."


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NEW YORK, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- A New York travel website said the "things your flight attendant won't tell you" include passing decaffeinated coffee off as regular.
George Hobica, founder of airfarewatchdog.com, said flight attendants speaking on condition of anonymity revealed some of their secrets of their trade.
"You know that coffee you ordered? It's actually decaf even though you asked for regular. We'd rather you sit back, relax and fall asleep so you don't bother us too much," one flight attendant said.
"If a flight is going to be late anyway, we've been known to delay it even further to make sure our overtime pay kicks in," another said.
"Who do we upgrade? Not the slob who's dressed in a dirty tank top. It helps if you're extremely nice, well dressed, pregnant, very tall, good looking, one of our friends or all of the above," one of the attendants revealed.
"I want to yank your headphones off after I've asked you what you want to drink and you've responded "huh?" three times. After the fourth, I just move on or give you Coke," a flight attendant said.


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With winter approaching, many of us daydream about escaping on a sunny yoga vacation or retreat. Retreat literally means "withdraw," and the idea is to withdraw from one's daily life, whether that means a mix of asana and adventure at a luxury resort, a week living like a sannyasin in an ashram setting, or an at-home sadhana of asana, meditation, and cleansing.
Setting aside everyday distractions allows you to refocus and re-energize. Thus, a retreat can help you shed old habits and establish new routines, explore something in greater depth (such as chanting, Vedic astrology, the yoga sutras), or rejuvenate your practice by immersing yourself in a yogic lifestyle.
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Retreats come in a variety of tempting flavors, and the hardest part may be defining your preferences. Do you want to study with a well-known teacher? Or maybe a local teacher with whom you're familiar? Is an exotic locale a must? Is a particular style of yoga important to you? Do you prefer to be social or to have private time for inner reflection? Whatever flavor you choose, honor your experience level: It's good to stretch yourself (pun intended), but not if it means introducing anxiety to an experience that's meant to be a break from daily stress. Look over the retreat schedule to see if the balance of activity and rest is right for you.
Some retreats are all-inclusive, while others offer only the basics, leaving it up to you to supplement from a menu of additional fee-based services. To compare programs, you can add up total costs—including travel, accommodations, and meals—and divide it by the number of days you'll be gone. But even if you're on a strict budget, costs shouldn't be your only consideration. Check the cancellation policy, and research the retreat leader/s experience level. Ask for referrals from previous participants.
A retreat can be a transformative experience. To make the most of your time, confirm your travel arrangements and pack ahead so that you arrive at your destination relaxed and receptive. Leave work behind and, if you must check in at home while you're away, limit your conversations. Tell your friends and family that you'll look forward to reconnecting with them after your return. Think of your retreat as an opportunity for svadhyaya. This niyama (observance) is often considered to be the study of yoga literature but is also translated as seeing one's true self. Whether you escape to a sun-drenched beach or stay at home for a week of meditation and reflection, the newfound perspective and clarity you'll gain will endure much longer than any winter tan.
What's your idea of the perfect yoga retreat?
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Commodity Price Volatility and Inclusive Growth in Low-Income Countries
- Essays on Commodity Price Volatility and Inclusive Growth
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- Chapter 12. Natural Resources, Volatility, and Inclusive Growth: Perspectives from the Middle East and North Africa
- Chapter 13. Inclusive Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Six Countries during the Recent High-Growth Period
- Chapter 14. Distributional Consequences and Policy Responses to Food Price Inflation in Developing Asia
- Chapter 15. Mexico's Oil Price–Hedging Program
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Part III. Inclusive Growth Policies in Low-Income Countries
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I felt invincible through my college years. As a senior, I majored in beer and could be on the football field after only one REM sleep cycle, stretching only if time permitted. I could repeatedly use and abuse my body without suffering any repercussion.
It wasn't until my mid-20s that my body began to revolt and my doctor awakened me to the notion that the male body can -- and will -- falter, and requires proper maintenance, just like a car. You may think of your body as a temple. Choose your own metaphor, but just know that your body is the only one you've got, so don't take good health for granted.
Some people have been stricken with serious disease at a young age at no fault of their own, and your body's mileage may vary depending on your travels and choices in life. But most guys at or near 30 have probably come to the realization that they're mortal, that a lot of things ache, that it takes longer to recover from injury, and they may need to observe the differences like HDL (good) vs. LDL (bad) cholesterol.
Check out a rundown of 10 common ailments that begin to plague or concern men when the odometer creeps to 30 and after. And if these items aren't on your radar yet, they will be soon. While every guy should get a full annual checkup and speak with a doctor about managing each issue, these offer some simple solutions and direct you to full explanations.


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Granny is blonde and her husband is angry
Nicole Kidman was photographed yesterday on the New Orleans set of The Paperboy with John Cusack who plays a death row inmate. Gran plays a freak ass woman who writes love letters to him. And Matthew McConaughey and Zac Efron Cusack are trying to save him. Interestingly enough, Sofia Vergara was originally confirmed for Nicole's part. Well there's an example of "going in another direction", non? Sofia by the way dated Tom Cruise for 5 minutes after he dumped Nic.
Anyway, as you can see, Gran is platinum blonde for the part. And appears to be a diner waitress. These shots are blurry so it's hard to make out the third lip and all the f-ckery that's usually sitting on her face but I do like the overkill on eyeliner, I do like it as a once-in-a-while changeup for her. Sultry, a little sexy even – they should shoot her from a long distance with drug store makeup more often.
As for Gran's husband Keith Urban – he supposedly lost his sh-t with a pap last week in Tennessee as he and Nicole were leaving a restaurant together. The pap alleges that Keith drove recklessly on the wrong side of the road to catch up to him, then got out and started punching and kicking his car. The pap called the cops who are still investigating. Unfortunately Mr Murdoch is tied up with a bigger scandal and can't help this time. As IF Nicole Kidman doesn't strategically arrange her own pap sessions. So the question is this time – what were they so upset about and why didn't they want to get shot on this particular occasion? Keith just tingled my smutty sense. You?
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HI i have just been told by my doc i have an anal wart, im realley scared about HIV and i always use a condom so does the other guy, i dont know how ive got this wart if we both use protection(several partner) is there any risk of me getting HIV BEN
Hello Ben,
Anal warts are caused by HPV (human papilloma virus). Unlike HIV, HPV can be transmitted by mere skin-to-skin contact. Condoms cover your tallywhacker, but when you're in the saddle pounding away, there is plenty of skin-to-skin contact that is not latex protected. I'll reprint below some information about HPV from the archives.
As far as your HIV risk, if you use latex (or polyurethane) condoms properly and they don't fail, your risk would be essentially nonexistent. HIV can not permeate intact latex. No way. No how. (No McCain. No Sarah "I can see Russia from my house!" Palin.)
Dr. Bob
HPV and HIV (one in the same) Aug 24, 2007
Is HPV and HIV one in the same? And if so how are they related? I am currently seeing someone who as of last night told me that she has HPV (we have not had any type of sexual contact at this point). What should I do to protect myself? What risks am I taking? She contracted HPV from her husband who was having an affair unkonwn to her until she had a gynocological exam after the birth of her daugther 4 years ago (nice guy, and he is a physician, what an ass). Please explain to me what to worry about and what not to worry about, she is someone I truly care about.
Response from Dr. Frascino
Hello Concerned,
HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) are not one in the same! In fact, they are very distinct and different viruses that cause very different illnesses. HPV causes warts, whereas HIV causes AIDS. See below.
Dr. Bob
hiv and hpv May 20, 2007
My path report showed CIN-I and HPV. Does this mean I am positive for HIV?
Response from Dr. Frascino
No, HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) are two very distinct viruses. Testing positive for one does not automatically mean you are positive for the other. CiN-1 stands for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia stage 1. This condition can be cause by several strains of HPV. It will require follow-up with your gynecologist. If you've placed yourself at risk for HIV (unprotected sex, sharing IV drug paraphernalia, etc.), you'll need a specific HIV test three months or more after your last potential exposure. You can read much more about HPV and HIV in the archives. I'll reprint some information about HPV below.
Good luck.
Dr. Bob
HPV and HIV May 17, 2006
Hello, My boyfriend has HIV and I do not. We have protected vaginal sex daily and he performs oral sex on me regularly. I also perform oral sex on him, but only for a few minutes, and never to the point of ejaculation. We have also engaged in some light rimming. He has a good Infectious Disease Specialist. I get tested regularly for HIV.
Recently, after seeing a commercial on television that talked about the correlation between HPV and cervical cancer, he mentioned that his last two girlfriends (they were before he knew he had HIV, and they had unprotected sex) had abnormal cells that were scraped off/frozen from their cervices (sp?). Anyway, this kinda freaked me out. I have never noticed any lesions on him. He can't go in for an examination yet, because his health insurance is not in effect yet.
I have not noticed any lesions on myself, but thanks to our public school system sex education, we don't have any information on HPV. Thank God for that commercial.
- Can we still have oral sex? 2) Can he be tested for HPV? 3) If I have it, will I have an outbreak? 4) Does this disease go away or will he/we have it for the rest of his/our lives? 5) If I have the cancerous type, and the abnormal cells are removed, am I contagious to him for reinfection? 6) Is [male condom] protected sex good enough if we don't see any lesions?
Response from Dr. Frascino
The first step is to learn a bit more about HPV. I'll post an item from the archives below that addresses the basic facts about HPV. It addresses most of the specific questions you raise. The next step is to find out if your boyfriend has HPV or not. His HIV specialist will screen him. If you have additional questions after that, write back and I'll try to assist.
Be well. Stay well.
Dr. Bob
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
November 21, 2007
What Is HPV?
How Is HPV Detected?
Can HPV Infection Be Prevented?
How Are HPV Infections Treated?
The Bottom Line
NOTE: In the U.S., counseling and referrals are available on a national human papillomavirus (HPV) hotline. Call toll-free at 877-HPV-5868 (877-478-5868.)
What Is HPV? There are over 100 viruses known as human papilloma virus (HPV.) They are common. One study found HPV in 77% of HIV-positive women. HPV is transmitted easily during sexual activity. It is estimated that 75% of all sexually active people between ages 15 and 49 get at least one type of HPV infection. Some types of HPV cause common warts of the hands or feet. Infections of the hands and feet are usually not transmitted through sexual activity. Several types of HPV cause genital warts on the penis, vagina, and rectum. Those with HIV can get worse sores in the rectum and cervical areas. HPV can also cause problems in the mouth or on the tongue or lips. Other types of HPV can cause abnormal cell growth known as dysplasia. Dysplasia can develop into anal cancer in men and women, or cervical cancer, or cancer of the penis.
Dysplasia around the anus is called anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN). Anal intraepithelial neoplasia is the development of new abnormal cells in the lining of the anus. Dysplasia in the cervical region is called cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). AIN or CIN appear to be more common in people with HIV infection than those who are HIV negative.
How Is HPV Detected? To detect HPV, health care providers look first for the problems HPVs cause: dysplasia or genital warts. Dysplasia can be detected by Pap smears. They are usually used to check a woman's cervix. They can also be used to check the anus in men and women. A swab is rubbed on the area being checked to pick up some cells. They are smeared on a glass slide and examined under a microscope.
Reflex HPV testing is used to follow up on Pap smear results that are not clear. It can indicate who needs more careful examination or treatment. The reflex test identifies which types of HPV are present and can indicate if aggressive treatment is needed.
Some researchers believe that anal and cervical smears should be checked each year for people with elevated risk:
People who have had receptive anal intercourse Women who have had cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) Anyone with under 500 CD4 cells. However, other researchers think that careful physical examination can detect as many cases of anal cancer as anal Pap testing.
Genital warts can appear anywhere from a few weeks to a few months after you are exposed to HPV. The warts might look like small bumps. Sometimes they are fleshy and look like small cauliflowers. They can get bigger over time.
Your health care provider can usually tell if you have genital warts by looking at them. Sometimes a tool called an anoscope is used to look at the anal area. If necessary, a sample of the suspected wart will be cut off and examined under a microscope. This is called a biopsy.
Genital warts are not caused by the same HPV that causes cancer. However, if you have warts, you may have also been exposed to other types of HPV that could cause cancer.
Can HPV Infection Be Prevented? There is no easy way to tell if someone is infected with an HPV. People who don't have any signs or symptoms of HPV infection can transmit the infection.
Condoms do not totally prevent transmission of HPVs. HPVs can be transmitted by direct contact with infected areas that aren't covered by a condom. Men and women with HIV who are sexually active may want to have a regular Pap smear, anal and/or vaginal, to check for abnormal cells or early signs of warts. A positive result can be followed up to see if treatment is needed.
A vaccine called Gardasil was approved in 2006. However, it has not been tested in or approved for people already infected with HPV.
How Are HPV Infections Treated? There is no direct treatment for HPV infection. Some people "clear" an HPV infection (are "cured"). They can later be infected with HPV again. However, dysplasias and warts can be removed. There are several ways to do this:
Burning them with an electric needle (electrocautery) or a laser Freezing them with liquid nitrogen Cutting them out Treating them with chemicals Other, less common treatments for warts include the drugs 5-FU (5-fluorouracil) and Interferon-alpha. A new drug, imiquimod (Aldara®), has been approved for treatment of genital warts. Cidofovir (Vistide®), originally developed to fight cytomegalovirus (CMV), might also help fight HPV.
HPV infection can last for a long time, especially in people who are HIV-positive. Dysplasia and warts can return. They should be treated as soon as they are found to reduce the chances of the problem spreading or returning.
The Bottom Line Human papilloma viruses (HPV) are fairly common. Different types of HPV cause warts or abnormal cell growth (dysplasia) in or near the anus or cervix. This abnormal cell growth can result in cervical or anal cancer. Genital HPV infections are transmitted through sexual activity.
HPV infection can last a long time, especially in people with HIV.
A Pap smear can detect abnormal cell growth in the cervix. It can also be used to check the anus of men and women. Although Pap smears may be the best way to detect early cervical cancer, careful physical examination may be the best way to detect anal cancers.
The signs of HPV infection -- warts or dysplasia -- should be treated as soon as they show up. Otherwise, the problem could spread and be more likely to return after treatment.
For more information, see the Web site www.thehpvtest.com/.


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