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Before we can understand the differences between real and generic Viagra, we need to clearly understand if there any are the differences between real drugs and generic drugs in general. The first thing that we need to be aware of is the fact that when a pharmaceutical company invents or manufactures a new drug, the company usually files for a patent for the drug, which allows the company to produce the said medication exclusively for a number of years. It is only after this time that other drug companies can then manufacture and market the same drug. These drugs that are made by the other companies are referred to as generic drugs.
In actuality, there is no difference between a real or generic drug. The reason for this is because generic drugs are mean to be the exact bioequivalent of a brand drug; there is no difference in its dosage, quality, strength or performance. Even if they do not look alike, generic drugs have the same active ingredients as brand drugs and work in the exact same way. The only major disparity between a brand drug and a generic drug is its price difference i.e. generic drugs are much cheaper than brand drugs. The reason for this is because after a drug patent expires, other drug manufacturers are given permission to produce and sell the same drug at reduced rates so as to increase competition.
Many people often have the misconception that generic drugs are inferior to brand drugs; however this is not the case. All pharmaceutical companies that are regulated by the FDA go through the same rigorous testing and health standards; therefore it is not possible for a generic drug to be substandard or second rate. People also believe that since brand drugs and generic drugs have different names, they are different. This is not true. A brand drug is simply the original name given to the drug, while a generic drug is usually known by its active chemical ingredient. Always remember that generic drugs are the exact therapeutic equivalent of a brand drug, this means that a generic drug must have the exact same chemical components and effects on the body as the brand or real drug does.
Difference Between Generic Viagra & Real Viagra
From the above mentioned we can see that there should be no real difference between generic Viagra and real Viagra except when it comes to the matter of costing. However it is important to note here that generic Viagra is considered illegal by the FDA as the US patent for the drug has yet to expire.
With this said one can still find many sites that sell generic Viagra, so how is this possible? Well the answer to this is that the generic Viagra is produced in countries like India that do not follow FDA regulations. While the drug companies that manufacture Viagra may do so following proper health standards, they are still not regulated by any governmental agency making their quality some what dubious.
On an interesting note, early this year in 2005 Pfizer decided to take legal action against websites that were selling generic Viagra, as it is illegal.


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Saturday, January 31, 2015
Congrats to The Bus!
The 2015 class of inductees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame has been announced, and I'm simply overjoyed for Jerome Bettis.
Not just because he's a Steeler, or because I saw him play in person the one time I went to the 'Burgh.
There's a father-son connection here, and Sean probably doesn't even remember it.
Before Big Ben Roethlisberger, "The Bus" was Sean's first favorite player. Now, keep in mind that I never - repeat, never - do the face painting thing. But when I went to Pittsburgh (2004 vs. the Redskins), I was told that, to be part of the crew there that day, I had to get something. So I looked, and...
Yup, I got The Bus.
And there's our guy in the backfield, as seen from my seat that day, next to Big Ben.
Anyway, I'm surprised he got in, and I'm really pleased. Congratulations to him and the other inductees.
Here's a picture of Sean in 2004, the day after I went to Pittsburgh, just because.
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Super Bowl 49 (OK, fine, XLIX)
Seriously, can't we do away with the Roman numerals? Of course we can't, especially since next year will be so easy.
Super Bowl L.
I digress.
I was pondering whether this was the most unlikable Super Bowl ever. It's close, to be honest, but two years ago, when the Ravens beat the 49ers, was just awful. At least for me. There was nothing to root for. Pull for the Niners to equal the Steelers and stay perfect in the big game? Root for the Ravens, who are the former Cleveland Browns?
It was dreadful. Still, tomorrow night is close, because - and let's be honest here - these are two of the most annoying fan bases in sports.
Seattle. The 12th man.
New England, the loyal fans (since 2001!).
However it is the best matchup, and that's a great thing.
It has great story lines, with Tom Brady either equaling Terry Bradshaw and "Lord" Joe Montana (he who can do no wrong) or dropping to 3-3 in the grand event.
I expect a great game. Or I hope it is.
I do think the Pats will be fairly furious from the whole Deflate Gate thing. I feel like they'll have a running game, which should balance things out for Rob Gronkowski to get open. Richard Sherman is pretty banged up, but you still have to respect the Legion of Boom.
The Seahawks won't go quietly. Russell Wilson is cool, and can be his own balanced attack. Now add in the Beast Mode guy who won't talk to the media, and the 'Hawks will stick around.
There are great coaches on both side. That helps.
This has the makings of a 24-21 game, but I'm going higher, because the magnitude of the game sometimes adds points to it. I still think it stays close though.
To me, it's a pick 'em, but I'm not one to pick against Tom and Bill.
I'll go 31-28, New England.
I'd love to find a way to have them both lose, but it's just not possible.
Incidentally, if you want a fun exercise to prove that you have no life, might indeed be a loser, and possess a wealth of useless information*, take this quiz on Sporcle, where you can name the winning and losing quarterbacks of the previous 48 games.
* No you're not really a loser or have no life. That's me. I mean, really, I breezed through that quiz, only having a brain cloud remembering Matt Hasselbeck, but had enough time to stop, collect myself, take a sip of coffee, and continue. Oh, and what's worse is I did it in order. In. Order. From I to XLVIII. I mean, it's fairly pathetic.
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A Picture of a Kid, a Cat, and a Sandwich
This a picture of a kid. His name is Sean. A cat named Junior is also present. Lastly, there is a sandwich, which is mine.
Junior is inside of a cardboard box (aka "The Junior Jet). Junior, for reasons only Sean Adams V.I. (Vivid Imagination*) can explain, has taken my sandwich away from me, via the Junior Jet.
It seems pictures of kids gets "likes."
So that's that.
*My fellow Flintstones fans will get that reference, however I couldn't find a video to embed.
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Is She Really Going Out With Him?
OK, let's try this again.
I had begun a post and, in what has become a bad habit, I stopped and deleted it. It was probably 500 words or so that would have simply brought me grief. Or questions. Likely both.
Yes, that has happened more than a few times here over eight years. It's the nature of the beast when you are essentially an open book/wound.
That being said, boo-frickin-hoo, right? I mean it's not like I'm Oscar Wilde, a fascinating chap whose writing and personal life were both his great pleasure and undoing.
So yeah, I've got that going for me.
Consider this a lot of sound and fury, signifying nothing (as I paraphrase Willie the Shake. Damn, this post is eclectic.).
I like Joe Jackson. I always have. I saw his music referenced a few minutes ago, and I've often thought he is vastly underrated.
As such, yeah.
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Saturday, January 24, 2015
Ernie Banks (1931-2015)
Baseball, sports, and America are a little sadder and darker tonight with the word that the beloved "Mr. Cub" has died.
Ernie Banks was 83.
He put the phrase "Let's play two!" into our national psyche, even if you never knew where that came from.
Baseball was, to him, a great game that brightened his always-sunny outlook.
He could play though. A two-time MVP, he hit 512 home runs, putting up offensive numbers that shortstops weren't supposed to.
He was only the eighth player to surpass 500 home runs.
He led often dreadful Cubs teams through day games at Wrigley Field with an attitude that was happy to be there, and that was a good thing as he would never know a playoff game.
He was inducted into the Hall of Fame
Plus he was my Facebook friend. Yes. You read that correctly.
Find me someone who didn't like Ernie Banks. I'm not sure I'll want to know that person.
Watch him hit home runs number 498, 499, and 500. Such a graceful swing. He runs the bases with his head down. No showmanship.
Man. Somewhere it is a beautiful day. Let's play two, indeed.
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I'm No Superman
I was called Superman yesterday. While I've always been more of a Batman fan from my upbringing of watching Adam West, I appreciated the sentiment.
Yet given I'm a out of shape, white, suburban guy who looks nothing like Christopher Reeve, have no powers of any magnitude (except perhaps for a voice that has a sore throat), and virtually everything is kryptonite to me, it's pretty safe to say that I'm far from the Man of Steel (do the Steelers count? Probably not.).
Oh the thought of swooping in and snagging my Lois Lane is delightful (although not Margot Kidder. Sounded like she had a few many packs of Lucky's back in the day.). Flying away to Metroplis with Sean behind us is a nice fantasy, isn't it? Don't worry, miss. I've got you.
Then she responds: "You've got me? Who's got you?"
Well we know the answer to that. I'll just go with, "I've got you, babe," mix my metaphors, and be done with the whole thing.
I'd love to be somebody's Superman...or, hell, just man. I'd love to be somebody's number one.
This is the kind of thing that wakes me up at two in the morning. Whimsical. Parody. A shame that I even need to explain that.
And the beat goes on...
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Sunday, January 18, 2015
Championship Sunday
I don't know what it is. Maybe it's the teams in question. Maybe it's what the NFL has become. Maybe it's Roger Goodell.
Maybe it's none of the above, or all of the above.
Yet I can't remember ever being less interested in a Sunday of conference championship games.
Don't get me wrong. I'll watch. I care, of course.
Is it that I'm in a house of people who have ZERO interest in these games? Could be. I halfheartedly reached out to people to see if they wanted company and got tepid interest, or laughter*.
*I'm officially launching a campaign to see if anyone would enjoy watching the game that is known as being slightly super but could be called "Goodell's Folly" with me. I don't take up much space and will speak when spoken to.
There is something to be said about watching a game with friends and food, though the downside of that is the orgy that Super Bowl Sunday has become (are we allowed to say that?). Indeed that is now a day in which football is a foolish byproduct of Katy Perry, commercials, red carpets, and vapid celebrities**.
**I had a great follow-up comment written here about people fawning over celebs. I'm trying to keep things in the vault so I deleted it. Yay me.
There's no doubt that I'm down on the NFL due to the stupid passing rules and the fact that you can't breathe on a quarterback or receiver without drawing a yellow flag. I miss the balanced game of the 70s into the early 80s before Bill Walsh and the **yawn** "West Coast Offense" turned the game into Joe Montana threw the ball three yards to Jerry Rice, and Rice did the rest.
Still, the game was great through those years. You still had the balance of a great running back combined with, hopefully, a QB who had some guts (a Marino, Favre, Elway, and of course Bradshaw).
Further hurting the NFL (though not in the ratings) is the proliferation of "bad stories." Yeah you know who and what I mean. Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson, among others.
Before you think that my feelings about today has anything to do with the lack of a western-Pennsylvania-based team with three hypocycloids on only one side of their helmet, think again.
Ultimately, I think it's all of the above, combined with the teams participating.
Seattle Seahawks. I had a moment a few weeks ago, when a saw that a now-former Facebook friend made a snide remark about the Steelers losing. Yes, I said "former" friend. Not my finest spot. That being said, I'm sort of done with the 'Hawks. They're not Jim Zorn or Dave Krieg or Steve Largent. They're the whiny franchise who hasn't gotten over Pittsburgh 21, Seattle 10 in Folly Game number 40, as they and others believe the striped shirts were out to steal the game from them. It's Richard Sherman running his mouth. It's the great Russell Wilson and "Go Hawks." It's not that I dislike them, or their 12th man. It's that we saw them last year. That's enough.
Green Bay Packers. Their are similarities between the Steelers, the Giants, and the Packers. Then there is the "best fans in the league" stuff. There is also the cheesehead and the Lambeau Leap. You can hear John Facenda's voice when you even think about them. Yet I can't get past early 2011. I can't get past the loss in Jerry World to Discount Double Check and company. No, they've had their time also. I could find myself pulling for them later, but I'm not invested. Shawn Sailer likes them. That doesn't hurt.
New England Patriots. Here's the thing. I love watching greatness, and Tom Brady is brilliant. Best quarterback ever? No, I'll take Johnny Unitas. I'll take Dan Marino. After that, we start talking about what era a player played in. Bill Belichick, love him or hate him, is amazing. He's not Vince Lombardi, but he's very high on he list of greats. Incidentally, I just heard Chris "Mad Dog" Russo give little respect to Chuck Noll. The less I say, the better, especially since I like the Doggie. Yet I think we can all agree we're past pulling for the Pats, if we ever pulled for them at all.
Indianapolis Colts. This, friends, is the closest I can come to jumping on a bandwagon. Andrew Luck is the man. Chuck Pagano? How can one not want to be "Chuckstrong?" They're the lesser of the evils. They are also the heaviest underdog in my mind.
So there you have it. I guess in the end, I'm going to hope for two compelling games, as well as a good super game (no trademark needed). I just don't have the passion for it. Maybe it will happen. For now, I'm happier watching Rangers/Penguins with the great Doc Emrick.
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The Garbage Bag
In the world of sports, that means players that have retired or moved to another team.
I was in there with my sister and her kids when I came across a rack of Steelers jerseys. I mean, essentially, the real deal. Not a knock-off or "replica." This was right near the time that Reebok and Nike would begin to rule the NFL uniform contract. Starter wasn't quite the same after that.
There, on that rack, were a small selection of players, including Rod Woodson, the Hall of Fame defensive back who had just left the Steelers and would finish his career with the 49ers, Ravens, and Raiders.
The jersey, a white one, cost $20, a bargain even in the late 90s. I swooped in.
Back then, as now, I was pretty diligent at switching out clothes between the warm and cold weather. We would bag things up and put them into the attic (for the record, I use either a large suitcase or plastic tubs now).
I tended to not keep the football jerseys out in the warm weather, unless they were the mesh kind (which I'll wear to mow the law, thus justifying my creamsicle Tampa Bay Bucs Josh Freeman number five. Something has to justify it.).
So come spring, the gloves, winter hats, scarves, and heavier clothing would go into a bag. Sometimes those bags would sit at a small cutout near the front door of the apartment.
Sometimes, garbage bags would sit there -- a sign that I, the lazy husband, needed to take said garbage down to the dumpster.
One time, I grabbed a garbage bag and took the walk down to toss out the trash.
A few hours later (could be more, I don't remember now), Sean's mother (though this was pre-Sean) asked me about the garbage bag in question.
"I threw it out," I said, as a feeling of pride of a job well done combined with a quizzical pang ran through me.
She gasped and looked somewhat sick.
You know where this is going, right? I ran to the dumpster, knowing that it was gone. Indeed it was.
Yup. Goodbye hats. Gloves. Goodbye Vermont Flannel Company comfy pants that I bought at The Big E. Goodbye other items that I would wear during the cold months.
Goodbye number 26 Rod Woodson jersey, minus the 1994 "75th anniversary" patch that he is wearing in the picture below, above the "six."
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Saturday, January 17, 2015
Game Time CT Videos
A big shout out of thanks to Sean Patrick Bowley at GameTimeCt for including me (along with Chris Erway, and Chris Kaelin) in their All-State football team videos. I'm honored to be included.
Check them out. This is the defensive video. While you should watch the whole thing, you can hear me at 10:07, and Chris Erway and I are on at 11:18.
On the offensive side of the ball, I'm on at 1:33, and Chris "Kato" Kaelin appears at 4:57.
This is a great reminder of what has been created at HAN, and how proud I am of the quality of broadcasters that are assembled around me.
Last up, I can't forget the work of my HAN colleague Steve Buono, who posted this video at the Darien Times. Thanks, Steve. We are on the air at 3:50 today. I have to go get ready!
Check them out. This is the defensive video. While you should watch the whole thing, you can hear me at 10:07, and Chris Erway and I are on at 11:18.
On the offensive side of the ball, I'm on at 1:33, and Chris "Kato" Kaelin appears at 4:57.
This is a great reminder of what has been created at HAN, and how proud I am of the quality of broadcasters that are assembled around me.
Last up, I can't forget the work of my HAN colleague Steve Buono, who posted this video at the Darien Times. Thanks, Steve. We are on the air at 3:50 today. I have to go get ready!
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Labels: Broadcasting, Football, Hersam Acorn Radio, High School Football, Hockey, radio, sports
Just Here to Write
I have no agenda as I sit here.
Wait. That's not true. There's always something bubbling in my mind. Yet in my current state, I'm making the stronger effort to keep things in the cartoon bubble.
That's a nice way of saying that I'm not just going to say it. At least that's the goal. That doesn't mean I will succeed.
Oh that doesn't mean I'm some loose cannon. Sure I get on the air and pontificate and so on, and that's part of the gig. But I can't just say what's on my mind, even when well-intentioned.
Anyway, I'm just writing to write. Just trying to stay active here.
What was I talking about?
Nothing much.
Move along. Move along.
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Tuesday, January 13, 2015
I Never Walk Alone
I'm laying low for a few days, but I got a good reminder that, truly, we never walk alone.
We should always remember that we have friends, family, coworkers, and more who are there for us. Sometimes we (I) get so damn lonely and lost that it's easy to forget.
I know. I've worn you out with Huey Lewis and the News over the years here. I'm doing it again. I keep having "Forest For the Trees," an album track that has a powerful message that's been in my head a lot recently. That might get posted here eventually. I noticed the HLN Facebook page put this video up of the boys doing "I Never Walk Alone," another track from Fore! (1986, in case you're wondering).
So here they are, from the Fore! tour (yes, I saw it - twice). This was the second song they did, after opening with "Jacob's Ladder."
We should always remember that we have friends, family, coworkers, and more who are there for us. Sometimes we (I) get so damn lonely and lost that it's easy to forget.
I know. I've worn you out with Huey Lewis and the News over the years here. I'm doing it again. I keep having "Forest For the Trees," an album track that has a powerful message that's been in my head a lot recently. That might get posted here eventually. I noticed the HLN Facebook page put this video up of the boys doing "I Never Walk Alone," another track from Fore! (1986, in case you're wondering).
So here they are, from the Fore! tour (yes, I saw it - twice). This was the second song they did, after opening with "Jacob's Ladder."
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Labels: General, Huey Lewis, Life, Music, Rule 55
Thursday, January 08, 2015
Yesterday Was a Great Day
I'd like to open with an apology.
Sorry that there's often a down feeling to what's written here. It's often raw, and believe me, more gets written and deleted. I never used to do that, but I do it now. The reasons are varied. The words might be too personal. They might hurt or cause confusion to others. The tone just comes off wrong.
This has been a problem for some time now.
So this morning, I want to tell you. No, I NEED to tell you: Yesterday was a great day.
It wasn't perfect. I was supposed to have dinner with Sean last night, and thanks to traffic and circumstances, I ran too late. It got canceled.
I have friends that are hurting or confused. Friends who lost loved ones. Yet I hope I helped them get through it.
There were small moments of smiles. Bigger moments of laughter. Boisterous laughter. Moments when my smile - the wonderful gift that my father bestowed on me - was just glowing.
There was Paul Silverfarb and I, reenacting a scene from Tuesday night at the Webster Bank Arena, when a clueless person just stared at us. The laughter coming from those who watched us as we recreated the moment was priceless.
People needed clarity. They needed smiles. They needed to roar.
On the radio, we had good programming. Coffee Break did its thing. We aired the inauguration of Governor Malloy of Connecticut. Then Paul and I did a whirlwind Nutmeg Sports.
There were moments with friends new and old. There were no fights. No big debates. No disputes, and limited stress.
It was cold, but to my knowledge, everyone is OK. Oh but it is cold.
There were stolen moments that can't have a price put on them.
There were texts exchanged with Sean, explaining to him things that are going on, and seeing his natural humor come through without trying to. Also his concern for friends and, of course, his dad.
It wasn't a perfect day. We didn't solve the problems of the world. We didn't cure cancer. We still have big issues, from the murder of innocent journalists at a satirical paper in France, to the continued unease in New York as the mayor continues to grapple with his police force.
All of it is real.
Yet for one day, I didn't feel like griping. I didn't need to tell you what grinds my gears.
I just wanted to tell you that it was a great day. Full of laughter, understanding, and more.
I want more days like it.
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Labels: Broadcasting, General, Hersam Acorn Radio, Life, radio, Sean
Sunday, January 04, 2015
Stuart Scott
Sports has a sadness hanging over it today. Stuart Scott, the ESPN anchor, died early today at the age of 49.
Scott battled cancer three times. He leaves two daughters behind.
I'm struggling with this news today. To be blunt, and fair, I was never a fan of his work. But in reading everything this morning, and in everything I've heard about him in the past, he was a quality, great guy. He was the kind of guy I imagine I could have talked sports with for hours. I almost imagine he was the kind of guy who I could have had a great conversation with about broadcasting styles.
I admired the way the he fought cancer.
Forty-nine. Damn. Deadspin and ESPN have more.
The pillow, as cool as it might be, will have some tears on it tonight from a sports world saddened by this news.
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Saturday, January 03, 2015
|Sean, 2004.
*Robcasting was created by the great Kaitlin Bradshaw, my HAN colleague. I like such wordplay, nicknames, etc. She actually used it as a hashtag on Twitter, so #Robcasting it is.
I tend to be a bit more unleashed when I watch a game alone, and so it is here tonight. I'm dealing with a mix of disgust and WHAT THE **** as I'm watching. I'd rather be watching with friends.
A few peeps were texting and messaging me early on, but that has quieted down. So I try to occupy my brain by watching social media silliness, and taking the occasional Sean visit so that he can tell me some random fact about Pokemon.
He also informed me that he likes Lord of the Rings. That's a new one on me.
Yes, he's mini me, and yet not.
Lord of the Rings for him, Lord of the Super Bowl Rings for me. Similar in some regards.
Anyway, I'm rambling. I'm good at that. At least I'm not babbling with the things that reside in the deep crevices of my noodle. Makes for great, funny, snarky posts, but normally causes me trouble.
Second half begins...now...
PS - I just screamed at the TV as the ball was fumbled. So there's that.
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Friday, January 02, 2015
Jan 2: The Calm
|Izzy, Evelyn, and Eleanor watch a tornado.
Seriously, five days with the same family test people, but we survived as well as when we visited them back in August in North Carolina.
They left today. As usual, I was saddened. I suck at goodbye's. They stay with me.
You see, I know time flies. Those kids won't be kids forever. Hell, their mother grew up, and she and her sisters were like little sisters to me.
Plus Roxy (America's Dog) is getting older, and there are few dogs - hell, few animals - I enjoy being around so much.
My inner psychiatrist would say that it's probably a fear of loss that makes me struggle with saying goodbye. Yeah, that's fair, but it's more. It's also that there was life with everyone around. Hector and I watched football together. I enjoy talking to Kristy, as we're both parents now of course. And the kids. Man, kids are great.
It also meant Sean came back to me in a week that he would have normally not.
Conversely it meant that I had to bow out of going to Long Island to start 2015 (or end 2014).
We had to compromise for the week and make sleeping arrangements. We made it work.
They're gone now, and I'm stretched out watching Modern Family.
Reality has returned.
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Thursday, January 01, 2015
Hello, 2015
|Across the California/Nevada border, 1997.
(Remove all snark here. Oh it was here.)
Thanks for reading.
2015 begins after this, on HAN Radio dot com.
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spin wave[′spin 'wāv]
Spin Wave
(1) In magnetically ordered media, spin waves are waves of disturbances of the spin ordering. In ferromagnetic materials, antiferromagnetic materials, and ferrites, the spins of atoms and the magnetic moments associated with the spins are strictly ordered in the ground state. Because of the strong exchange interaction between atoms, the departure of the magnetic moment of any atom from its equilibrium position is not localized but propagates through the medium in the form of a wave. Spin waves are an elementary motion of the magnetic moments in magnetic media. The existence of spin waves was predicted by F. Bloch in 1930.
A spin wave, like any wave, is characterized by the dependence of the frequency ѡ on the wave vector k (the dispersion relation). Several types of spin waves can exist in complex magnetic media (crystals with several magnetic sublattices); the dispersion relation of such spin waves depends essentially on the magnetic structure of the substance.
Spin waves can be given a pictorial classical interpretation by considering a chain of N atoms in a magnetic field H where the spacing between adjacent atoms is a (see Figure 1). If the wave vector of the spin wave is k = 0, then all the spins are precessing in phase about the direction of the field H. The frequency of this homogeneous precession equals the Larmor frequency ѡ0. For k ≠ 0, the spins execute inhomogeneous precession: the precessions of the separate spins (1, 2, 3, and so on) are not in phase, and the phase shift between neighboring atoms is equal to ka (see Figure 1). The frequency ω(k) of inhomogeneous precession is greater than the frequency of homogeneous precession ω0. If the forces of interaction between the spins are known, the function ta(k) can be calculated.
For long spin waves (ka << 1) in ferromagnetic materials, this function is simple:
ω(k) = ω0 + ωe (ak)2
The quantity ħωe is of the order of magnitude of the exchange integral between neighboring atoms. As a rule, ωe >> ω0. The frequency of homogeneous precession ω0 is determined by the crystal anisotropy and the magnetic field H applied to the crystal: ѡ0= g(βM + H), where g is the gyromagnetic ratio, β is the anisotropy constant, and M is the magnetization at T = 0°K. From a quantum-mechanical consideration of a system of interacting spins it is possible to calculate the dispersion relation of the spin waves for different crystal lattices for an arbitrary ratio of the length of the spin wave and the lattice constant of the crystal.
Spin waves are regarded as corresponding to a quasi-particle called a magnon. At T = 0°K, there are no magnons in magnetic media. At higher temperatures, magnons appear, the number increasing with increasing temperature. The number of magnons in ferromagnetic materials is approximately proportional to T312; in antiferromagnetic materials, the number is approximately proportional to T3. An increase in the number of magnons leads to a decrease in the magnetic ordering. Thus, because of the increase in the number of spin waves with increasing temperature, there is a decrease in the magnetization of a ferromagnetic material; according to Bloch's law, the change in magnetization is ΔMT) ~ T312.
Spin waves are manifested in the thermal, high-frequency, and other properties of magnetic media. When neutrons are inelasti-cally scattered by magnetic media, spin waves are excited in the media. Scattering of neutrons is one of the most effective methods for experimental determination of the dispersion relations of spin waves (seeNEUTRON DIFFRACTION ANALYSIS).
(2) In nonmagnetic metals, spin waves are oscillations in the spin density of the conduction electrons caused by the exchange interaction of the electrons. The existence of spin waves in nonmagnetic metals is manifested in certain features of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), in particular, the ability of metal plates to transmit selectively electromagnetic waves with frequencies close to the EPR frequency.
REFERENCESAkhiezer, A. I., V. G. Bar'iakhtar, and S. V. Peletminskii. Spinovyevolny. Moscow, 1967.


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Boating Safety tips : Sailing your boat should be fun, however safe boating is of course fundamentally important, so here are some great safety tips to ensure your boating is trouble free:
Wearing a life jacket (passengers and operator)
Never boating under the influence
Taking a boating safety course
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Boat Insurance or yacht insurance
The operator of the boat is responsible for knowing these elements:
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A float plan is a written document containing the who, what, where, and when, and how of your boating trip. Fill out a float plan and leave it with a person who can be depended upon to notify the local police, sheriff, Coast Guard station or other rescue organization, should you not return as scheduled. A float plan outline can be obtained from the Coast Guard.
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With a presence in every community throughout Ireland, the GAA permeates Irish life like no other organisation or movement. Through its exhibitions, the GAA Museum offers a unique insight into Irish life and provides a rich experience that extends beyond sport.
Tuning In – From Wireless to WiFi is a new exhibition at the GAA Museum, charting the history of Gaelic games being broadcast on the national airwaves – radio and television - and the notable individuals who commentated and brought the excitement of the games into homes throughout the country.
The exhibition captures key milestones and developments in how the coverage of Gaelic games has evolved since the first broadcast in August 1926.
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The museum is home to the most iconic trophies in Irish sporting life – the Sam Maguire & Liam MacCarthy Cups – awarded annually to the winners of the All-Ireland football and All-Ireland hurling championships.
The original trophies now reside permanently in The GAA Museum as the centrepieces of a magnificent trophy display that is the focal point of the museum's ground-floor exhibition gallery. This display includes the original Sigerson & Fitzgibbon Cups, as well as the original Croke Cup and Bob O'Keeffe Cup.
The Liam MacCarthy Cup is awarded annually to the winner of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. The cup was wrought by Edmund Johnson Jewellers of Grafton Street and is modelled on a medieval drinking mether. The cup was named in honour of Liam MacCarthy, a former president of the London Board of the GAA who commissioned the trophy. The cup was first presented in 1923 to Limerick after defeating Dublin in the delayed 1921 All-Ireland Hurling Final. A replica of the cup was introduced in 1992 and presented to that year's hurling champions, Kilkenny. This replica is awarded annually to the All-Ireland hurling champions while the original Liam MacCarthy Cup resides in the GAA Museum.
We've had many interesting exhibitions on show over the years including; Hair Hurling Balls: Earliest Artefacts of our National Game, GAA – A Global Phenomenon, Dermot Earley – Leader & Legend and the Fighting Irishmen Exhibition.
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Not a complete sentence, I realize, but a compelling concept nonetheless. Webster's Dictionary defines with as "a companion of; accompanying; next to." With is companionship, connection, and comfort. With is relational, inspirational, and transformational. With is powerful, protecting, and productive.
One of the most oft repeated promises in Scripture is God's promised presence. "I will be with you." He said it to the patriarchs, the psalmists, the prophets, the disciples, and to each of us at the end of the Great Commission. In Psalm 23:4 David said, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." In the description of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:3 it says, ". . . Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God."
Apparently, God's presence with us is supposed to mean something significant to us. Scripture is saturated with this promise from beginning to end.
One of my favorite stories of with in the Word is in I Samuel 14. You know the story. Young Jonathan, son of the king, and his even younger armor-bearer are climbing the cliffs against overwhelming odds. They are sustained only by their faith in God and the courage which flows from such conviction.
Verses 1-14 describe the incredible victory for the army of Israel that day, kindled and ignited by the brash courage of these two young men. As Jonathan announced his somewhat crazy intentions, we hear these wonderful words from his friend and comrade in verse 7, "'Do all that you have in mind,' his armor-bearer said. 'Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.'"
Surely these with words brought a smile to Jonathan's face and courage to his heart! This young friend played such a crucial role to Jonathan. He carried his burden (verse 1), cheered his heart (verse 7), and covered his backside (verse 13). Now that's a friend!
One of the most tangible expressions of God's presence with us is the encouragement, comfort, and courage we experience when with His people—our friends and family.
My friends, does life sometimes have you pinned down? Are you periodically afraid, bewildered, disappointed, doubtful, lonely, overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, or hurt? God is with you. As Christmas 2018 fades from view, may we continue to remember the greatest with moment of all – Emmanuel: God with us.
I pray your awareness of His loving and mighty presence will be wonderfully magnified as you move into 2019. I pray God will bring His people to you to help carry, cheer, and cover you, just as you do for so many military people by your prayers and support in these crucial days of ministry. Thank you!
David Schroeder


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A few weeks back, I landed on Michael Walzer for his parochialism in a speech about Jewish identity at the Center for Jewish History. The speech was complacent: it celebrated the American Jewish religious revival and American Jews' connection to Israel with only glancing reference to any problems, for instance when Walzer said (dismissively) that the left was alienated from Israel.
Well, Walzer subsequently spoke again at the Center; and this time gave more than lip service to the leftwing critics. And one comment of his was especially moving.
In late March, Walzer was on a panel on N.Y. intellectuals put together by a Jewish students' journalism organization called New Voices. His co-panelists were the sociologist Nathan Glazer and the Yiddish scholar Ruth Wisse. The students' questions were (surprise) mostly about Israel. Wisse is a fervent Zionist, but Walzer and Glazer expressed concern about recent history.
Glazer noted that he had been in a Zionist youth organization back when, and said, with admirable detachment, that many of the problems that Israel now faces are problems of its own making, more difficult than the problems it encountered in the '50s and '60s, and that people (meaning Jews) can have varying responses to those "mistakes." One can wash one's hands of the whole thing, and say, "I'm finished." Or say (as it seems he would), "We have to live with those mistakes and work within the framework."
That captures the politics of this blog. Myself, I don't want to work within the framework of those mistakes; they seem to me too overwhelming in character, we've come to an ideological dead-end; and I think Israel should go back to the drawing board.
But I am getting to Walzer. Wisse said that Jews were very bad at politics–by which she meant, they have done a lousy job of persuading the world of their position–and then Walzer said that actually Jews are very good at politics. "We sustained a national existence for 2000 years without territory, sovereignty, and without coercive power… That is an extraordinary political achievement… one that has not been studied enough, or appreciated enough."
Then he said, "It may be that the talents honed by exile don't fit the circumstances of statehood." Jews were trained in the circumstances of "kehal," he said (as I heard it), or their own legal/religious community. "We governed only ourselves, as best we could… Sometimes [we were] semi-autonomous… responsible only for ourselves. In the state of Israel, we have accepted responsibility for other people. That is something we have never had in all the years of exile, and we have not done terribly well."
I found this a beautiful statement, one that gave me a place to stand in Jewish history. It acknowledged that we critics of Zionism have a point, it acknowledged the suffering of the Palestinians. And humbly, it acknowledged the new phenomenon of Jewish power.


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November 7, 2011
The public is invited to a preview of the next generation of streetcars for Toronto. A mock-up comprising the first three modules of the five-module streetcar will be on display at the Toronto Transit Commission's Hillcrest complex from Saturday, November 12 to Tuesday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
In June 2009, the TTC awarded a contract to Bombardier for the delivery of new streetcars. Prior to the awarding of the contract, the public was consulted about the design of the new streetcar that will replace the existing 30-year-old fleet. In 2010, the public was further consulted about the vehicle design and style. This is an opportunity to get a first-hand look at this new, modern vehicle that will begin operation in late 2013.
The new streetcars are 100 per cent low-floor and fully accessible, air conditioned for greater customer comfort, and will carry almost twice as many people as the TTC's current streetcar fleet. The new streetcars will address increased ridership, allow for all-door boarding, and have increased reliability. To get a sneak peak, visit http://LRV.ttc.ca.
The TTC will provide a frequent shuttle bus service to the Hillcrest complex from St. Clair West and Bathurst subway stations each day of the public open house from 9:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
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INVC, Chandigarh, With a view to enhance the product line and expand the destination knowledge base, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA), launches Mauritius Grand Master – Online Training programme for Indian Travel Trade. It is for the first time Mauritius will conduct online training and certificate programme in India. The programme will engage the travel trade through seven online learning modules. MTPA expects to reach out to frontline, sales and travel trade across nation in the first phase of launching the Mauritius Grand Master (MGM). Travel agents can sign up at http://ott.travel/homemauritiusindia.aspx?# for the training programme.
According to MTPA India office, the training programme will have seven modules and participants will have to score a minimum of 80 per cent in each module to proceed to the next level. Participants will get three attempts to clear each module. Once you clear all modules and become a Mauritius Grand Master, certificate will be sent to your registered address.
Speaking about the programme, Dr. Karl Mootoosamy, Director, MTPA said, "Mauritius is a unique destination showcasing an array of beautiful landscapes, stunning beaches, world-class hospitality and thrilling adventures activities. The destination has varied product offering for all segment of travellers. The programme will help build, grow and maintain a strong and comprehensive network of Mauritius 'Travel Specialists' who can promote Mauritius to attract more visitors. The objective is to make the course fun, informative and easy to understand. The online training programme will enable trade with increased knowledge about the destination and introduce innovative itinerary for Mauritius."
This programme is customised around the Indian audience and also for the convenience for the agent accessible online. This programme offers the agent flexibility, and can complete it at per his or her convenience. The participation in this programme will provide a number of advantages to the Indian travel trade and enhance agent's confidence in selling Mauritius.
Thus the primary objective would be to increase awareness and knowledge of Mauritius as a tourist destination among the Indian travel trade. MGM will help boost agent's base who can sell Mauritius as a destination. It will also provide a vehicle for Mauritius tourism products to access and connect with the front line staff actually dealing with the end consumers increasing network of Indian retails agents.


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Boracay is one of the most popular destinations in the Philippines and definitely one of its most notable beach and island destinations. With so many beautiful attractions both natural and man-made, it seems like the ultimate paradise for tourists who want to enjoy a little bit of everything. If you're a tourist who wants a variety of experiences for your vacation from nature tripping to adrenaline-packed action, then Boracay is surely for you.
Island life
People flock to Boracay first and foremost for its magnificent beaches. The beaches at this island feature magnificent white sand shores and azure waters that will truly mesmerize travelers from all over the world. Its most popular offering is White Beach, the island's number one attraction. With a shoreline that stretches up to 5 kilometers, it's where the center of the action is located.
Since it's the most popular attraction in the island, it's bound to draw in the crowds and if you want to escape the crowds and the noise, there are other beaches in Boracay and islands around that you can explore. There are various tours that you can avail if you want to see the undiscovered gems of the island. One of the must-try tours is the island-hopping tour, which will take you to see the other beaches and islands of Boracay.
The island-hopping tour has three attractions in its itinerary: Puka Beach, Crystal Cove, or Crocodile Island and Coral Garden. Enjoy the peace and quiet that Puka Beach offers in contrast to the wild and noisy White Beach. This beach also features white sand shores dotted with puka shells, which is how it got its name. Another attraction you shouldn't miss is Crystal Cove. Aside from swimming and beach bumming, you can also enjoy some snorkeling, trekking, and cliff diving at this island. In addition, there's a museum which you can also explore. Meanwhile, more snorkeling awaits you at Crocodila Island and Coral Garden. See the lovely marine creatures of Boracay as you enjoy a lovely swim.
Dose of adrenaline
Boracay is also a great place for adrenaline junkies because of the diversity of exhilarating and exciting activities which one may enjoy. From sports, both on and off the water, you'll have many to choose from so get ready to get pumped up on your visit.
The waters of Boracay offer plenty of things to do for water babies. If you want to upgrade your ordinary swimming trip to an action-packed adventure, you'll have plenty of activities to choose from. If you want to see fishes up close and feed them, you might want to try helmet diving. Meanwhile, if you want to cruise along the sea, you can enjoy a thrilling banana boat ride or flying fish ride with your friends, a jet ski ride, or a romantic paraw sailing experience at sunset with your significant other. You can even kayak along the sea or enjoy a stand-up paddle boarding activity. But if you want to kick it up a notch, you can try sailing across the Boracay sky on board a parasailing balloon or ride the waves as you try your hand at kitesurfing.
Off the waters of the island, you will still have plenty of thrilling activities to choose from. Whether it be an awesome ATV or buggy ride off the beaten path, a scenic Segway ride as you discover Boracay's most alluring spots, a heart-stopping reverse bungee jumping ride, an adrenaline-packed go kart experience, or a kickass session at an indoor shooting range, your thirst for adventure during your Boracay vacation will surely be quenched.
Meanwhile, party animals will also find that Boracay is one of the best places to enjoy a party. With numerous clubs, especially located in Station 2, you will be able to dance all night. There are many bars as well where you can enjoy a few drinks but if you want the ultimate drinking experience, you might as well try Boracay Pub Crawl. Keep the party going as you join a group that lets you scour the island for the most hip and happening bars and clubs.


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By Diego FlamminiStaff WriterFarms.com
The USDA published its first World Agricultural Supply Demand and Estimates (WASDE) report of 2019 on Friday.
The ag industry and market analysts had heightened anticipation, as the report was the first key USDA publication since the government shutdown. But the report's figures were mostly flat, said Abhinesh Gopal, head of commodity research with Farms.com Risk Management.
"There was a lot of hype and pre-report estimates were pointing to bullish numbers," he told Farms.com. "The supply numbers were good, but the demand numbers were a bit of a letdown."
The USDA published lower production numbers for corn.
The ag department lowered the average corn yield from 178.9 bushels per acre in the December report to 176.4 bu/ac.
Lower production figures could mean higher prices, but other industries don't seem to need as much corn right now, Gopal said.
"In December we were chalking in 5.6 billion bushels for ethanol production but, on Friday, we reported 25 million bushels less than that, which is a letdown," Gopal said. "Export numbers went untouched, mostly because the sentiment is that there will be a trade deal between the U.S. and China."
The USDA also likes to "play it safe" and is slow to adjust to reflect potential market movement, Gopal added.
Soybean production figures also came in lower compared to December, the report said.
In December, the country's average soybean yield was 52.1 bu/ac. The USDA lowered that number to 51.6 bu/ac in February.
Unfortunately, "it's the same theme as corn," Gopal said. "Production was down, but the demand wasn't increased very much."
In terms of commodity marketing, practicing patience might be the best strategy.
Other key USDA reports are scheduled for release soon barring another government shutdown.
Those publications will help farmers determine whether to sell or continue to store crops, Gopal said.
"Starting from now is the most important time in terms of data," he said. "You have the USDA outlook forum in February followed by the planting intentions report in March. By that time, we'll have a handle on acreages and that can change the outlook for corn and soybeans."
The USDA has scheduled the next WASDE for release on March 8.


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