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The latest version of the PHP language (in the PHP 5 series) has been released today - PHP 5.2.1:
The PHP development team would like to announce the immediate availability of PHP 5.2.1. This release is a major stability and security enhancement of the 5.X branch, and all users are strongly encouraged to upgrade to it as soon as possible. Further details about this release can be found in the release announcement 5.2.1, the full list of changes is available in the ChangeLog PHP 5.
Among the security enhancements and bug fixes in this new release are:
- Prevent search engines from indexing the phpinfo() page.
- Fixed possible overflows and stack corruptions in the session extension.
- Fixed possible clobbering of super-globals in several code paths.
- Fixed a possible buffer overflow inside mail() and ibase_{delete,add,modify}_user() functions.
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Ilia Alshanetsky (release manager for the PHP 5 series) also has posted some comments about the release to his blog.

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DETROIT – To say Kwame Kilpatrick had a tough day in court Thursday is an understatement.
The former Detroit mayor pleaded for mercy but it didn't work. Judge Nancy Edmunds sentenced him to 28 years in prison. This means his partner in crime, Bobby Ferguson, who will be sentenced Friday morning, also could be in for a devastating day.
More: Prosecutors want Ferguson in prison for a long time
"(The judge) concluded, in the context of Mr. Kilpatrick's case, that he and Mr. Ferguson together looted the city of a huge amount of money, actually hurt other minority contractors," said legal expert Keith Corbett.
Ferguson's only advantage is that he was not an elected official when all the dirty deals were done. Judge Edmunds may take that into consideration.
"I think it's going to be an unpleasant day for Mr. Ferguson tomorrow as well. Although the one thing he has in his favor is he did not abuse the position of public trust, as did the mayor," said Corbett.
Ferguson also will have an opportunity to address the court. It's unclear after Kilpatrick's outcome if Ferguson will speak.


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|Agroforestry in the Pacific Islands: Systems for Sustainability (UNU, 1993, 297 pages)
This study examines the diverse traditional systems of agroforestry that have evolved over millennia in the Pacific Islands. Attention is also given to present-day urban agroforestry, to agroforestry as practiced in conjunction with monocultural cash-cropping, and to the modern agroforestry projects promoted by governments and international funding agencies. The study is based on an aggregate of several decades of research on Pacific Island agro-ecosystems by the five contributors. From 1982 through 1989, field research for the study was funded by the United Nations University.
We intend the study to be a contribution to an increased understanding of the diversity and utility of traditional agroforestry systems in the Pacific. Our further purpose is to provide an inventory of Pacific trees and a description of Pacific Island agroforestry systems that might serve as bases for further development or re-development of Pacific agroforestry in the face of pressures for agrodeforestation.
We would like to thank the United Nations University for funding the research project "Pacific Island Agrosilviculture Systems: A Basis for Sustained Development and Environmental Protection" and also for providing funds for final bibliographic work and consultation between the editors. We are also grateful to Lee MacDonald, UNU Programme Officer at the time of the initiation of the project, to Kathleen Landauer, who served in the same position later, and to Professors Walter Manshard and Roland Fuchs of the UNU for their patience, understanding, and support over the long life of the project. We would also like to thank the many practicing agroforesters (professionals and Pacific Island villagers and farmers) and other per sons throughout the Pacific who have so freely shared their knowledge. Thanks are also due to the University of the South Pacific for its continued assistance and institutional support. Particular thanks to Sheila Singh, Sharon Bing, Iliana Seru, Marica Bolabola, and Sharon Smith-McGowan, who typed the numerous drafts with their daunting lists of scientific and vernacular plant names.
W.C. Clarke and R.R. Thaman, The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji


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- Reversible door allows for left or right door swing
- Factory installed lock provides security and child safety
- May be used in a built-in installation with adequate spacing for ventilation
- Includes adjustable temperature control and automatic defrost
Do I Need An Outdoor Kitchen Refrigerator?
A fridge is a great addition to any outdoor kitchen. A conveniently located outdoor fridge helps in reducing the need to go inside. Keep beverages, condiments and other items chilled, handy and nearby. Preparing meals, snacks and drinks will be easier and so will entertaining your guests.
If you are considering a sink and bar station, then an outdoor refrigerator is a no-brainer. You may also want to consider an outdoor ice maker or wine cooler which many of our customers find to be indispensable additions. Be sure that you follow the manufacturer's instructions for cut-out clearance and ventilation to get the most out of your fridge. Like any appliance being installed outdoors, you'll want to make sure the appliance has room to breathe and that your island or outdoor kitchen cabinets have proper ventilation.
What Should I Look For When Buying An Outdoor Fridge?
It is important to purchase a durable and reliable refrigerator from a trusted brand. Think about how you intend to use the refrigerator, and be sure it has the features that fit your needs. Here are some things to consider when choosing an outdoor compact refrigerator.
Where Will You Be Placing Your Outdoor Refrigerator?
Is it being built into an outdoor kitchen island or will it stand alone on your patio? Make sure your outdoor refrigerator is placed in a covered area, out of direct sunlight or weather to optimize performance and extend the life of the refrigerator. If you are replacing an existing fridge, make sure to measure the opening for fit.
How Important Is An Outdoor Rating?
An outdoor rated compact refrigerator is the best choice for durability. Keep in mind that while an indoor refrigerator typically spends its entire lifespan in a narrow, comfortable temperature range, an outdoor appliance is asked to operate in air temperatures ranging from pretty cold to very hot. An outdoor rating means the model is approved and warrantied for outdoor use. They are usually built using high-grade stainless-steel and are designed to stand up to the outdoors. Note that many people have used non-outdoor-rated refrigerators in their outdoor kitchens and have found it to be an economical solution.
What Is The Capacity Of Outdoor Compact Refrigerators?
Most outdoor refrigerators we carry are meant to be installed under a counter. Despite that, some models approach 9 cubic feet of capacity, which is about half as much as a typical kitchen refrigerator (but remember: there's no freezer in most outdoor models). Review the layout and dimensions inside the refrigerator to see if the space fits your needs.
Undercounter Refrigerator
Undercounter fridges are exactly what they sound like — small refrigerators designed to be placed beneath a counter or prep area. These models are usually no taller than 34 inches because of the small spaces they occupy. Should you decide to install an under counter refrigerator, it's important to plan ahead and get the correct cut-out dimensions before purchasing it.
Are There Limits On What I Can Store In An Outdoor Fridge?
If you plan to store food, then you may want to choose one that is food safety certified. Food safety certified fridges have passed a rigorous set of evaluations to make sure required food safety and standards are met with a much lower likelihood of internal temperature swings. If you only plan to store drinks then you may not need a food certified unit.
What Types Of Cooling Technology Are Offered?
There are typically two types of cooling, forced air and cold plate.
- Forced Air - The best cooling type is forced air refrigeration. Internal fans circulate cold air to keep temps precise and consistent throughout. Forced air models will cool much faster than cold plate.
- Cold Plate - Cold plate fridges have a cooling plate in the back of the appliance. The downside to this cooling method is that the items in the rear of the refrigerator could obstruct cold air-flow. This can create inconsistent temperatures inside the unit.
How Do I Keep The Local Wildlife From Eating My Food?
Many outdoor refrigerators are available with built-in locks. Locking your outdoor refrigerator keeps the contents secure.


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At our dealership in Birch Run, Michigan, we are not only interested in your dream car but committed to finding it for you. Between our new Ford models, like the F-150, Focus, Mustang, Escape and Fiesta, or our like-new used auto inventory, we're confident that your four-wheeled match is here at LaFontaine Ford of Birch Run.
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Even after you leave our showroom in your new F-150, Focus, Mustang, Escape or Fiesta, there are still many ways that we at LaFontaine Ford of Birch Run can help make your driving experience the best it can be. Our knowledgeable auto repair and service team are conveniently located at our dealership, so all of the drivers we serve from Birch Run MI, Davison MI, Saginaw MI and Bridgeport MI can pop in for routine upkeep or an unexpected quick fix. Yes, we make buying and maintaining a Ford vehicle easy, so you can spend more time having fun in it!
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St. Tammany School Board takes up Common Core Thursday night
The St. Tammany school board will take up the issue of Common Core Thursday night, where a large turnout from parents is expected.
The measure on the agenda asks Gov. Bobby Jindal to do away with the curriculum standard altogether.
Common Core was actually adopted by the state a couple of years ago, but it's just starting to be implemented and it's drawn sharp criticism from parents, especially on the Northshore.
Last week, a school board committee adopted a resolution to get rid of Common Core. It's likely the full school board will adopt it tonight as well.
Parents argue that Common Core is too much government oversight and a departure from traditional education.
Supporters say it's really a set of benchmarks to be able to better assess how kids are performing from state to state by having the same measuring stick.
Lawmaker to Jindal: Keep Louisiana out of Common Core
Parents raise concerns about Common Core Standards
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When my former teacher's young daughter called her "swollen" mommy (the word was a new addition to the vocabulary, LOL!) she knew right away that she needs to do something about her weight, soon! After all, kids know not how to lie right? She started asking friends for recommendations of fat burner pills. She also checked out the neighborhood gym and decided to enroll the week after. She's now also watching her diet. Who would like to be called swollen anyway? No one. That's her motivation! :)
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L'EPIPHANIE, Que. - The search for two missing workers in a Quebec quarry was postponed once again Friday amid concerns the area was at risk of another landslide.
A man and a woman disappeared Tuesday after a landslide swept their vehicles into a gravel pit dozens of metres deep.
Equipment and around 20 rescuers were lowered to the bottom of the quarry on Friday.
But technicians later warned the ground was too unstable to continue the operation and the site was evacuated.
Strong winds also prevented rescue crews from conducting their search Thursday at the quarry in L'Epiphanie, Que.
A third worker whose vehicle also fell into the quarry was rescued by a provincial police helicopter on Tuesday within hours of the collapse.


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A biopsy is done to remove tissue or cells from the body to exam under a microscope. The tissue sample is removed with a needle to check for cancer or other abnormal cells. It also helps check how well the kidney is working.
There are 2 types of kidney biopsies:
If your healthcare provider wants to sample a specific area of the kidney, the biopsy may be guided by ultrasound, fluoroscopy, or computed tomography.
Your kidneys are a pair of purplish-brown organs. They sit below the ribs toward the middle of the back. The kidneys:
When your kidney function is abnormal, a kidney biopsy may be done to:
There may be other reasons for your doctor to advise a kidney biopsy.
As with any procedure, complications can occur including:
If the kidney biopsy is done with the aid of X-ray, the amount of radiation used is small. Therefore, the risk for radiation exposure is low.
If you are pregnant or think you may be, tell your healthcare provider. Talk to your healthcare provider about the risks to the fetus from being exposed to an X-ray. Pregnancy is not always contraindication for having a kidney biopsy. It may be important to maintain the health of the mother. Special precautions may be taken to protect both the mother and the fetus during a kidney biopsy.
You may not be able to have kidney biopsy if you have an active kidney infection, certain bleeding conditions, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or have only one working kidney.
There may be other risks depending on your specific medical condition. Be sure to raise any concerns with your healthcare provider before the procedure.
A kidney biopsy may be done on an outpatient basis or in a hospital. It may be done in a procedure room, in a hospital bed, or in the radiology department. Procedures may vary depending on your condition and your healthcare provider's practices.
Generally, a kidney needle biopsy follows this process:
Your recovery will vary depending on the type of procedure done and your healthcare provider's practices. You may be taken to the recovery room and watched closely as the anesthesia wears off. Once your blood pressure, pulse, and breathing are stable and you are alert, you may be taken to a hospital room or discharged to your home.
You will be asked to lie on your back for several hours. A nurse will check your urine for signs of bleeding. You may have blood tests to check for internal bleeding. You may be discharged later the same day or the next day. If you had a sedative or anesthetic, plan to have someone drive you home.
The biopsy site may be tender or sore for several days after the biopsy. Take a pain reliever for soreness as advised by your healthcare team. You may need to avoid aspirin or certain other pain medications that may raise the chance of bleeding. Be sure to take only recommended medications.
Tell your healthcare team to report any of the following:
You may get back to your usual diet unless told otherwise. Your healthcare team may ask you to rest for a day or two. You will need to avoid strenuous physical activity for several days. Do not do any type of "bouncing" activities, such as jogging, aerobics, playing tennis, or horseback riding for a couple of weeks to prevent bleeding of the biopsy site.
Your healthcare provider may give you other instructions after the procedure, depending on your situation.
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Giving Public Workers the Tools for Efficiency
Instead of outside experts, Denver's mayor is relying on city employees to find savings and deliver better services. The results so far are promising.
To succeed in an era of scarcity, public agencies must do more than just measure their performance. Success requires a focus on larger organizational goals that leads to questioning longstanding practices and structures.
After his election in 2011, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock declared that kids, jobs and a safety net for the less fortunate were his priorities. He then launched an initiative called Peak Performance with the goal of meeting those challenges--while saving $10 million annually.
Each agency developed a strategic plan aligned with the mayor's vision. "Value stream analysis" enabled each agency to understand who its customers are, how it delivers value to them and, most important, areas for potential improvement. "Strategic resource alignment" is then employed to identify the organizational size and structure best suited to deliver on the agency's mission.
The jargon may be daunting, but resistance to changing the way things have always been done is a far bigger challenge. Those with government experience are all too familiar with the "wait-it-out" approach many workers take when faced with new ways of doing things that may well disappear after the next election.
That's what distinguishes the Peak Performance approach. Instead of outside experts telling city workers how to do their jobs better, it invests in employees by giving them the tools to solve city problems themselves.
Current plans call for between half and three-quarters of the city's some 10,300 employees to participate in "green belt" training over the next five years. The four-hour session turns the normal government practice of adding programs to address problems on its head, focusing instead on peeling back unnecessary layers that have developed over time and providing the skills to address pressing needs in the context of the city's three main priorities.
Another 180 employees are expected to undertake "black belt" training this year. The intensive four-and-a-half day session provides participants with the analytical skills to identify waste and, most important, eliminate it. After the training, the black belts are expected to propose three innovations and see that two of them are implemented.
Workers identified as "peak performers" leave their agencies for three months to undergo the most intensive training. Upon their return, they spend half their time doing the jobs they previously held and the half of their time training others on the Peak Performance approach.
Employees don't get additional compensation for the training, but it is a credential that enhances their advancement opportunities. Applications for the programs far exceed available space.
Peak Performance met its goal of saving $10 million goal in 2012 and is already on pace to exceed it in 2013. The approach already boasts several achievements.
For example, more police department desk jobs are now being performed by civilian employees. In addition to saving money, the percentage of officers on patrol at any given time has increased from just under half to nearly two-thirds.
And at the city attorney's office, which had been dismissing one or two cases a week due to missing files, new case-management software implemented using the Peak Performance approach eliminated the lost-file problem. Since then, the office's conviction rate has jumped by 9 percent.
There is more to come. Like many governments, Denver a surplus of managers in some departments. Using Peak Performance, a plan is being developed that would add 200 workers to the payroll at no additional cost by shifting the balance between managers and front-line workers where appropriate.
We routinely hear about efforts to "change the culture" of government, but they rarely succeed. Mayor Hancock's Peak Performance approach has a better shot than most because the culture change it seeks comes from city employees rather than being forced on them.
This article has been updated to clarify the extent of the city attorney's office's missing-files problem and how the problem was eliminated.


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"Athletics are the front porch of the university. It's not the most important room in the house, but it is the most visible."
So, are research centers the alleyways of the University? The mother-in-law apartment over the garage is like the satellite campus? The whole thing works unless it is a new urbanist community, since they don't have dead ends and universities clearly do.


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The night of May 31, 2011, a barn fire at Phillip Dutton's True Prospect Farm in Pennsylvania took six horses' lives. Five others were lucky enough to escape, but many of their burns were extensive and their recoveries slow. One of those survivors was Caitlin Silliman's top-level event horse Catch a Star, who sustained superficial burns over 80% of her body. She lost significant skin on her left shoulder and along her neck, and her wounds were a combination of first-, second-, and third-degree burns. Her treatment included weeks of pain medications and antibiotics, diligent wound care and cleaning, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy sessions.
Nearly a year later, in March 2012, Silliman and Catch a Star were back in the show ring, competing at Pine Top Farm's Spring Horse Trials in Georgia, with the help of a fitness-training program and a custom-made sheepskin saddle pad to prevent irritation over her permanently hairless spine area.
Tragic events like the True Prospect Farm barn fire are, fortunately, quite rare. But when they do happen, or when wildfire strikes, burns are injuries to be taken very seriously, as they can be deceptively deep. "Over the course of several days the wound might become larger and deeper than it appeared initially," explains Laura Riggs, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, assistant professor of Veterinary Surgery in Louisiana State University's Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences. For this reason and others, a veterinarian should promptly evaluate any horse that has survived a fire or sustained a burn injury.
Just as in humans, burns are categorized by degree. First- and second-degree burns leave the deeper layers of skin intact. These wounds generally heal well without grafting–a process in which the veterinarian removes healthy skin from one part of the body and transfers it to the wound bed to enhance healing. Third-degree burns (in which the skin is completely gone) and fourth-degree burns (involving damage to tissues beneath the skin, such as muscle, tendons, and bone) are life-threatening if the affected area is extensive. Many serious cases are a combination of second-, third-, and sometimes fourth-degree burns.
First- and Second-Degree Burns
Reid Hanson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, ACVECC, professor of equine surgery and lameness at Auburn University, has treated many equine burn injuries. "Most are first-degree burns similar to sunburn; only the top layers of skin are affected," he says. "They heal quickly, with very little treatment. Prognosis is excellent unless there is ocular (eye) or respiratory involvement."
The more serious second-degree burns impact deeper layers of skin. "These are usually painful because nerve endings are still intact, but are usually not life-threatening," explains David Wilson, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, professor of equine surgery at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Pain in the affected area is actually a good sign, indicating the nerves are intact (while third- and fourth-degree burns generally destroy nerves).
Second-degree burns "develop vesicles and blisters–which should be left intact for the first 24 to 48 hours after they form," says Hanson. "Blister fluid provides protection from infection." Also, intact blisters are less painful than the exposed raw skin surface if they break.
"After 24 to 48 hours, we partially excise (remove) the blister and apply an antimicrobial dressing to the wound," he continues. "This allows the eschar to form. This collagen tissue (like a scab) helps protect the wound."
Riggs has observed that many equine barn fire survivors suffer burns over their topline. These burns are often easier to clean and treat than burns underneath the belly or on the legs. "There's more soft tissue over the back than on the legs, scarring is less, and the horse is not lying on the wounds," she explains. On the other hand, "lower limbs have very little tissue covering joints, bones, and tendons. If there's any thermal damage, it's immediately down to vital structures."
Third- and Fourth-Degree Burns
These burns are potentially life-threatening. A third-degree burn causes damage beyond the dermis (deepest layer of skin), extending into subcutaneous tissues. "Immediately after injury, we cool the burn with ice or (a) cold water bath and lavage with a weak, sterile chlorhexadine solution," says Hanson. He cautions, however, that too much water will increase edema (fluid swelling) in the skin. "We leave the eschar intact, but clip surrounding hair and debride (remove) the dead, burned tissues," he continues.
These types of burns only heal by the skin drawing in from the edges of the wound, a process known as contraction, or by grafting.
"Deep second-degree burns, or third- or fourth-degree burns have poor prognoses," says Wilson. "If more than 40 to 50% of the body is affected there will be many issues to deal with, such as significant fluid and protein losses" that are difficult to replace.
When treating severe third- and fourth-degree burns initially, Hanson says he cleans the area and then applies a water-based antibiotic ointment liberally over affected areas to prevent heat and moisture loss and to protect the eschar, which acts as a natural bandage. This also helps prevent bacterial invasion and potential resulting septicemia (bloodstream infection). Over time, these applications also help loosen necrotic (dead) tissue and debris.
"This is a slow method of debridement, allowing removal of all the necrotic tissue and preventing removal of healthy germinal (growing) layers by mistake," Hanson explains.
When the burn starts to heal, newly formed cells migrate under the eschar and lift it off the burn bed. "Once that starts lifting, bacteria can get under it," says Wilson.
At this point, because it's nearly impossible to prevent bacteria from contaminating a large wound, caretakers should clean the area two to three times a day with a weak chlorhexidine solution, applying antibiotic ointment (e.g., silver sulfadiazine) after each cleaning. Veterinarians also sometimes apply aloe vera, which our sources say possesses properties that relieve pain and decrease inflammation while inhibiting bacterial and fungal activity.
"We rarely use systemic antibiotics because there is not enough (local) blood supply to carry them to burned tissues, and it may promote resistant organisms moving in," Hanson notes.
Fluid Loss If a third- or fourth-degree burn exceeds 15 to 20% of the horse's body surface area, he will need immediate intravenous (IV) fluid therapy to combat fluid loss and shock. "We don't use huge volumes of IV therapy because of the risk for overhydrating the horse," says Hanson. This could also increase lung damage if the horse has suffered heat or smoke inhalation; excessive edema in the lungs (pulmonary edema) essentially drowns the horse.
"We use about 20 liters of fluid, maximum, in an adult horse," says Hanson. "We also give Banamine (flunixin meglumine) to reduce pain/inflammation and pentoxifylline to help with circulation of blood through the vessels. We carefully monitor the horse's hydration status, lung sounds, and cardiovascular status."
He adds that, depending on the horse and the amount of protein loss through the burn wounds, he might also administer 10 to 20 liters of plasma. "We often give (intravenous) DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) during the first 24 hours to decrease inflammation and pulmonary edema, pulling fluid out of the lungs," he says. "If the veterinarian suspects pulmonary edema, and the horse is unresponsive to DMSO treatment, dexamethasone (a glucocorticoid that acts as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant) might be given just once."
Respiratory Damage Nathan Slovis, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, in Lexington, Ky., says it is very important for the veterinarian to listen to the horse's breathing to detect any respiratory stridor (abnormal breathing pattern). "The horse may need steroids, Lasix (furosemide, a diuretic), or some other medication to try to reduce airway swelling from thermal injury," he says. Otherwise, swollen tissues might restrict the horse's ability to breathe or even close off the airways. If airways begin to swell shut, the veterinarian might need to perform a tracheotomy (a surgically created opening through the skin into the trachea, allowing for insertion of a breathing tube).
If a veterinarian suspects respiratory damage or smoke inhalation (most facial burns are accompanied by smoke inhalation), he or she usually puts the horse on systemic antibiotics to treat the lungs. "Unlike burned skin, the lungs still have a good blood supply that can carry antibiotic to damaged areas," says Hanson. "We usually put these horses on intramuscular penicillin if they have an uninjured area where we can inject it. This helps deal with contaminants like soot in the airway. The body has to eliminate all that carbon, and penicillin helps keep the horse from getting secondary bacterial infections."
If respiratory signs worsen (e.g., the horse exhibits elevated respiratory rate or coughing), Hanson suggests the practitioner sample some lung fluid (via the trachea) for a culture and sensitivity test to determine if another antibiotic is needed.
"We generally do an endoscopy of the trachea after a burn, for prognostic purposes, because there may be sloughing of the mucosa inside the airway," he says. "We try to aspirate the sloughed mucosa (using suction tubing), but the procedure should last no longer than 15-second intervals because this is also aspirating oxygen, making it harder for the horse to breathe."
Ocular Damage Another potential post-burn problem is eye damage, such as corneal ulcerations and eyelid burns. "If the lids are swollen we apply an ophthalmic ointment to the cornea (the transparent outer coating of the eye) every six hours," Hanson says. "If the cornea is damaged, we carefully debride the necrotic cornea with the horse tranquilized, while using a topical anesthetic. We apply a topical antibiotic and atropine (which causes the pupil to dilate)."
Skin Problems The post-burn infections described earlier are also common. "We use silver sulfadiazine to cover raw areas," says Hanson. "It is effective against Gram-negative organisms such as pseudomonas and has antifungal activity as well."
A month or two after the initial burn, the horse might become very itchy. If he rubs or chews the healing areas, he can destroy all healing progress. "Antihistamines may be effective in some cases, and reserpine (an antipsychotic) may help decrease the urge to scratch," Hanson advises.
Once healed, the horse's skin might lack pigment and, thus, be more susceptible to sunburn. And if the veterinarian had to graft the wound area, the new skin will be thinner and more fragile and won't have oil glands, sweat glands, or hair follicles.
Weight Loss Burned horses might lose weight due to stress and resulting extra energy requirements. "Caloric expenditure and protein breakdown are greater in burn injuries than in any other physiologic stress state," explains Hanson. "With burns greater than 30% of body surface, energy expenditure doubles."
Thus, "to keep the horse from losing weight we gradually increase the grain and add fat, such as 4 to 8 ounces of vegetable oil, and offer free-choice alfalfa hay to increase caloric intake," he says. "Occasionally we'll use an anabolic steroid." He says the steroid promotes a better appetite as well as muscle development.
A horse might also require nutritional considerations if he inhaled smoke or burned his face. For horses with damage to mucosa in the mouth and upper airways, "We soak the hay with water (to soften it) and feed on the ground to encourage drainage from the airways," says Hanson.
Other burn complications include colic and laminitis (inflammation of the laminae connecting the hoof to the coffin bone), particularly if the horse requires extended stall rest due to systemic complications.
Therapy After Injury
Post-burn rehabilitation is a huge commitment, especially if the horse needs therapy to regain range of motion in a limb. For instance, if a burned limb heals with fibrosis (scarring) over a fetlock joint, knee, or hock, the horse might develop a career-ending or life-threatening mechanical lameness, says Kathleen Anderson, DVM, of Equine Veterinary Care, in Elkton, Md.
To avoid this complication, the owner and veterinarian should institute a range of motion therapy early in the healing process so the tissue can heal with flexibility rather than scar tissue. "The underwater treadmill is an ideal rehabilitation tool to aid range of motion and tissue strength, but you can't risk contamination of the wound (with water) until there is a solid bed of granulation tissue (see page 26 to learn more) to protect the underlying structures from infection," says Anderson.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can be helpful for treating skin injury, smoke inhalation damage, and carbon monoxide poisoning. "Hyperbaric oxygen will also decrease edema formation in thermal injury to the throat, lung, or skin," explains Slovis, who is a certified hyperbaric therapist. He explains that the resulting increased oxygen tension in the bloodstream causes inflamed blood vessels to constrict.
Any damaged blood vessels beneath burned skin might be unable to transport oxygen and nutrients to the burned area for healing. "Hyperbaric oxygen (treatment) superoxygenates the blood," Slovis continues. "The oxygen is under such high pressure that it leaches into tissue from adjacent intact blood vessels. At the same time, the oxygen helps release growth factors in these tissues that can help with new blood vessel growth."
Hyperbaric oxygen also helps white blood cells fight bacteria. "The biggest problem is fighting off bacterial infections when skin has been destroyed and deprived of proper blood flow," says Slovis. "HBOT supplies the necessary amount of oxygen to the damaged tissue bed. This oxygen can be utilized by white blood cells to aid in the formation of free radicals, which are necessary for the destruction of harmful bacteria. At the same time, the oxygen can be utilized by a variety of other cells to help with the formation of collagen that is necessary for proper wound healing."
Take-Home Message
Many horses can survive burn wounds and recover sufficiently to lead a comfortable life or even go back to work–Silliman's hardy event mare is proof of that. But such an outcome requires early veterinary assessment and intervention, and treating and rehabilitating such a horse is a major, time-consuming commitment.
"Caitlin is riding (Catch A Star) carefully and making sure she's comfortable," explains Silliman's mother, Jenna. "(The soft tissue surgeon) said the hair over her spine won't grow back, and the skin pigment won't come back in some areas. But it's wonderful that (she and the other survivors) have been able to recuperate from their severe injuries."


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Celebrating three years and 175 episodes of pure podcasterization, we break out the oars, because Waterworld is the Greatest Movie EVER!
Review in a Nutshell: Dryland is not a myth!
NOTE: I forgot to mention that David Twohy, author of the execrable Chronicles of Riddick, co-wrote the script for Waterworld.
I blame him entirely for all of the excesses in the Extended Cut.
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ABC Speculates: Was Boston 'Homegrown Terror?' Features Mark Potok on 'Extreme Right'
The journalists of Good Morning America on Tuesday pointed a speculative finger in the wake of the Boston bombing. An ABC graphic wondered, "Could this be homegrown terror?" In a segment full of guesses, reporter Pierre Thomas featured leftist Mark Potok, the man who labeled the Family Research Council (FRC) a "hate group."
Regarding the date that the explosion occurred on, Potok linked, "The real Patriots Day is April 19th. That is the date that counts for people on the extreme right in the United States." [MP3 audio here.] Other than Potok, no other expert voices were featured in the segment. News anchor Josh Elliott backed up Potok's assertions, theorizing, "One big clue could be Monday's date, April 15th. The anniversaries of some of the most harrowing incidents in domestic terror are coming this week." Thomas then went on to highlight David Koresh and the Oklahoma City bombing. The justification? They also happened in April.
At the very end of the segment, Thomas backtracked slightly, allowing, "But for every conspiracy theory about domestic extremists or international terrorists there is this fact: April has seen its share of random senseless violence." This disclaimer aside, the segment hinted about who might be responsible.
In comparison, the rest of the show was restrained in assigning blame, especially to the possibility of international terrorism. Later, reporter Brian Ross cautioned, "But at this point, authorities say they do not know enough to rule in or rule out domestic or international terrorism. George?"
Ross, it should be pointed out, when on television hours after the July 2012 mass shooting in Colorado. With no evidence, he attempted to connect the Tea Party to the slaughter.
Co-anchor George Stephanopoulos warned that the bombing "doesn't seem to have the hallmark or clues that we normally associate with al Qaeda attacks."
The closest comparable example to the domestic theory floated by Thomas came when Martha Raddatz said of the attacks: "They weren't enormous bombs but it is– they are both like bombings in Iraq and in Afghanistan."
Potok's organization, the Southern Poverty Law Center, has a long history of smearing conservatives as "haters" and bigots. After a gunman attacked the FRC offices, President Tony Perkins said of the shooter, Floyd Corkins: "[He] was given a license to shoot an unarmed man by organizations like the Southern Poverty Law Center."
A transcript of the Pierre Thomas segment, which aired at 7:35am ET on April 16, follows:
JOSH ELLIOTT: We're going to turn now to the very latest on the investigation unfolding. Authorities working this morning to connect so many dots. One big clue could be Monday's date, April 15th. The anniversaries of some of the most harrowing incidents in domestic terror are coming this week and ABC's Pierre Thomas in Washington has been tracking all the latest and has that right now for us. Good morning, Pierre.
ABC GRAPHIC: Terror at the Boston Marathon: Could This Be Homegrown Terror?
PIERRE THOMAS: Good morning, Josh. My sources tell me it's the evidence on scene and witnesses that will break open this case. The list of potential suspects could be long because investigators know this stretch of April is one with a dark history. This Friday, April 19th, is also the anniversary of two of the most traumatic days in the country's recent history. In 1993, a 51-day standoff between federal law enforcement and Branch Davidian leader David Koresh ended with 80 dead, including 25 children when Koresh refused to surrender peacefully. On the same day two years later, Timothy McVeigh bombed the Alfred Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City killing 168, including 19 children in the building's day-care center.
MARK POTOK (Senior fellow, Southern Poverty Law Center): That attack was specifically designed as payback for the government's role in Waco two years earlier.
THOMAS: For those who hate America and know something of its history, Monday had particular meaning. In Massachusetts Monday was a state holiday. Patriots' day commemorating the first shots fired in the American Revolution during the battles of Lexington and Concord fought near Boston in 1775.
POTOK: The real Patriots Day is April 19th. That is the date that counts for people on the extreme right in the United States. As it happens, Massachusetts celebrates Patriots Day on the third Monday of the month.
THOMAS: But for every conspiracy theory about domestic extremists or international terrorists there is this fact: April has seen its share of random senseless violence, aimed at the innocent and vulnerable in public places. Soft targets. On this day six years ago the Virginia Tech massacre and this Saturday April 20th marks 14 years since the deadly Columbine school shooting. Investigators are mindful of all of this. But my sources tell me today the priority is simply to go where the evidence points, George.
-- Scott Whitlock is the senior news analyst for the Media Research Center. Click here to follow him on Twitter.


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Rachel Zoe said she would die to style Michelle Obama.
The stylist to the stars -- whose signature catch-phrases "I die," "ba-nanas" and "OOC" have become part of the zeitgeist -- has pulled outfits and hand-picked accessories for the Hollywood elite and gotten A-listers red-carpet ready but she said styling the first lady would simply be ba-nanas, Zoe told omg.
"I'd love to dress Michelle Obama," she gushed, "because I'm obsessed with her."
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The first lady is well-known for her fashion prowess, and is often sporting designers Michael Kors, Thakoon and Jason Wu. When going casual, Michelle opts for J. Crew or ensembles from the Gap.
Zoe also said she wish she could have styled for Jackie Kennedy and Sophia Loren but stopped short of expressing the same admiration.
The reality TV star -- whose season finale of "The Rachel Zoe Project" airs tonight -- said there are a bevy of must-haves for this season and that embracing the 80s revival is a must.
"I'm all about sequins in every shape and form, leggings, jackets, tuxedo jackets, vests in every form," she said. "Sharp shoulders ,biker jackets, biker boots, zippers, buckles, grommets and huge jewelry."


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GPU V3 makes developers more productive by radically simplifying GPU programming.Developers can now harness the power of GPUs without any GPU programming experience.
Offloading compute intensive calculations to a GPU can significantly speed up multi-threaded .NET C# applications. Impressive performance gains of a factor 50 to 100 or more have been observed in real production code.
Alea GPU comes with a large collection of fully documented and ready to use samples. They guide the programmer from simple yet powerful applications of parallel-for to advanced GPU programming. Alea GPU runs on Windows, Linux or Mac OS X, is conveniently installed from NuGet packages and easily deployed without recompilation on the target platform.
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BossTalk: TaskRabbit Chief Aims to Recast Freelance Work
CEO Says Startups Need to Do More to Protect Workers
Leah Busque helped fuel the booming freelance economy with the micro-gig website TaskRabbit. Now she's trying to reform it.
The San Francisco startup, an online marketplace that matches people willing to do odd jobs with people seeking them, has expanded to 19 U.S. cities since it was founded in 2008. The company's small army of 30,000 "taskers" offers housekeeping, repairs and clerical work, among other services. They will even deliver cupcakes to your office.
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PRINT 13 and CPP EXPO Housing Now Open
RESTON, VA—February 18, 2013—Housing for PRINT 13 and co-located CPP EXPO is now open, the Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC) has announced. The global PRINT 13 exhibition (the year's largest and most inclusive graphic communications exhibition and conference), and CPP EXPO (the premiere annual tradeshow for the converting and package printing industries), will take place September 8-12, 2013, in Chicago's McCormick Place South. Show goers planning to attend either PRINT 13 or CPP EXPO will gain single-pass entry to both events, doubling their access to the latest technologies, products, services, resources and information offered by each event, and providing additional expanded industry networking opportunities among the 50 co-located events held in tandem with PRINT 13.
GASC has negotiated the lowest rates for PRINT 13 and CPP EXPO exhibitors and attendees at the most popular and convenient hotels in downtown Chicago. Special introductory rates are available and visitors are encouraged to book early as rates are subject to change and will increase as the show approaches.
In addition to the specially negotiated rates, attendees and exhibitors who book their rooms through the official housing service will enjoy certain additional benefits:
- Show rates are guaranteed to be the lowest rates,
- If any official show hotel lowers its rates, or lower rates are found, the rates for PRINT 13 and CPP EXPO will automatically be lowered and new confirmations generated,
- No deposit is required at time of booking,
- No contract is required for exhibitor or group bookings, and
- Complimentary shuttle bus service is provided for guests between the official show hotels and McCormick Place.
Graphic communications professionals planning on attending PRINT 13 and CPP EXPO are encouraged to reserve their rooms early, as hotels sell out quickly and these special introductory rates are only available for a limited time.
There are many ways to book a room: attendees may go online and visit www.print2013.com/HotelTravel.aspx, where they can make their hotel reservations through the official show housing service, call to speak with a housing specialist, or download a hotel housing form to mail, e-mail or fax in. Attendees reserving their rooms via phone, e-mail, mail or fax will still receive the same discounted rates and benefits as those who register online. Information on discounted air travel arrangements on American, Delta or United Airlines, the official airline carriers for PRINT 13 and CPP EXPO, can also be found at www.print2013.com.


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IF people come to buy wine, beer, and other holiday gifts
THEN the Wine Stop will dedicate 80% of their total revenues during the event for a full lighting and mechanical system retrofit.
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The next best thing from a sustainable building is a sustainable business. Local wine and beer boutique, The Wine Stop, has been selected by KYA Sustainability Studio to create Hawaii's first Carrotmob event. KYA Sustainability Studio has chosen to work with their neighbor, The Wine Stop—a Hawaiian, woman owned local business—because of their desire to pursue the sustainable business philosophy that investing in what is right for our community is what is right for business.
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"Concept of Deity" by Dr. John Henrik Clarke
To hold a people in oppression you have to convince them first that they are supposed to be oppressed.
When the European comes to a country, the first thing he does is to laugh at your God and your God concept. And the next thing is to make you laugh at your own God concept. Then he don't have to build no jails for you then, cause he's got you in a jail more binding than iron can ever put you.
Anytime you turn on your own concept of God, you are no longer a free man. No one needs to put chains on your body, because the chains are on your mind.
Anytime someone say's your God is ugly and you release your God and join their God, there is no hope for your freedom until you once more believe in your own concept of the "deity."
And that's how we're trapped. We have been educated into believing someone else's concept of the deity, and someone else's standard of beauty. You have the right to practice any religion and politics in a way that best suits your freedom, your dignity, and your understanding. And once you do that, you don't apologize.
Nothing the European mind ever devised was meant to do anything but to facilitate the European's control over the world. Anything that you get from Europe that you are going to use for yourself, remake it to suit yourself.
Where did we go wrong educationally? After the Civil War, the period called reconstruction, a period of pseudo-democracy, we began to have our own institutions, our own schools. We had no role model for a school... our own role model. So we began to imitate White schools.
Our church was an imitation of the White church. All we did is to modify the old trap. We didn't change the images, we became more comfortable within the trap. We didn't change the images, we changed some of the concepts of the images, but the images remained the same. So the mis-education that gave us a slave mentality had been altered. But it remained basically the same.
The late Dr. John Henrik Clarke, a pre-eminent African-American historian, author of several volumes on the history of Africa and the Diaspora, taught in the Department of Black and Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College of the City University of New York.


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He cooks, he cleans, he plays the guitar and loves Taylor Swift and gardening. What else could you ask for from one of Houston's most eligible bachelors?
Dynamo goalkeeper Tyler Deric was selected by Culture Map as one of the Houston's most eligible bachelors or bachelorettes for the month of March.
Some highlights from Deric's bio:
- Deal breakers: A girl who is always on their cell phone
- What do you find attractive? A girl who is sincere, genuine and original
- Ideal date night in town: Mountasia -- for those who don't know its a fun place with mini golf, go carts and arcade games
- What's one thing about you that would surprise people? I'm a really good cook. I can make a delicious wild mushroom risotto. It takes a lot of patience to make.
- My ideal mate: I want someone who is comfortable in uncomfortable environments. She's selfless and easy-going and makes me better person.


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'Mike and Molly' star Billy Gardell living large
Here's a true Hollywood story.
Aspiring comedian Billy Gardell moved to Southern California hoping to launch a successful career. After getting a few acting roles, he ran out of work. He decided after one final audition he would move back to his hometown, Pittsburgh, where he would join his radio pals at WDVE.
"It was the hail Mary, no doubt about it," Gardell said.
He passed the audition for a television pilot, and "Mike and Molly" became a hit. The Monday night CBS program gets 13 million viewers a week, is broadcast in more than 30 countries and his co-star, Melissa McCarthy, won an Emmy Award for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
Gardell plays Chicago police officer Mike Biggs, who is a mama's boy with a few extra pounds. McCarthy is elementary school teacher Molly Flynn, who, like her husband would like to lose some weight.
The executive producer of "Mike and Molly" is Chuck Lorre, who also created "Two and a Half Men," "The Big Bang Theory," "Grace Under Fire," "Cybill," and "Dharma & Greg." During the post-show credits at the end of each episode, he leaves a written message called a vanity card. He was the subject of Charlie Sheen's public vituperation after the actor was fired from "Two and a Half Men."
Lake Tahoe Action spoke with Gardell before his appearance Saturday, March 10, in the MontBleu Theatre.
Q: Have you previously performed here?
A: This is my first time to Tahoe. You have to get on TV before they let you go from Reno to Tahoe.
Q: Do you consider yourself primarily an actor or a standup comic?
A: Standup is my first love.
Q: Has that helped make you a better actor?
A: It definitely lends to the acting side of things.
Q: But there is no audience for film.
A: We have a live audience for taping, but you can't connect to them in the same way because you are facing a scene partner.
Q: Are Billy Gardell and Mike Biggs the same guy?
A: Mike's a little nicer, if you ask my wife.
Q: Your co-star won an Emmy. That must mean job security.
A: She's amazing. She really has put a whole new set of eyeballs on the show just on what she's done. Our cast is tremendous. We've got the best people in television writing and producing and we have the best director in TV, so we're like the Yankees.
Q: But I doubt you are a Yankees baseball fan.
A: I'm a Pirates fan but unfortunately we're out of it by tax day.
Q: When do you get to see Chuck Lorre's vanity card?
A: I have to watch the show, just like everybody else, to read it.
Q: Does Charlie Sheen ever stop by?
A: Not in a while.
Q: How far ahead are the episodes and how long does it take to shoot a show?
A: We are about four episodes ahead of what airs. It takes five days to do one show. We rehearse four of those days and on Wednesday we tape the show live.
Q: How has "Mike and Molly" helped your standup career?
A: There a thousand who come to see me now as opposed to 65 who got a coupon to get off the floor.
Q: You opened for George Carlin. Did he ever give advice?
A: He just said to keep at it and don't ever stop working at it. That's the deal. You've got to be really good at it. Don't ever stop working at it. Don't ever stop doing it.
Q: So you must constantly write.
A: I've got a notebook that follows me around pretty good.
Q: You had a pretty memorable scene with Billy Bob Thornton in "Bad Santa." Was that from a script?
A: Billy Bob let me improv that scene with him. He was the reason I got that scene. He told the director, "I think this kid's funny. Let's try improv'ing with this."
Q: Do you have any upcoming projects?
A: I'm starting to reach and stretch and hoping to get a break in something this summer. I'm pretty happy with where I'm at right now. Anything else is gravy.
Q: Has the success changed your lifestyle?
A: I'm living in my means. I got all my crazy (stuff) out of the way when I was in my 20s. Now I just want to make the house payment.
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Greetings my dearest blogfriends. How are you guys? Oh, how have I missed you! So, I have been busier than usual with the little witchling and dear husband, my fortune telling practice and my athletic endeavours. Some things had to go as in everything that even resembles a social life. There have been people that could not handle my lack of time, so distances were taken.These things are unfortunate but happen.
There has been an unforeseen development in my life. You see, as of lately I have been working 3+ hours(1 hour cardio to build endurance, 1 hour lifting weights to build strength and 1 hour kickboxing) during the workdays, trying to get better at kickboxing. You might say I got a little goal oriented(cough, cough ..obsessed). And there has been talk of me entering a tournament. I do not know if this will ever take place, but to even be considered as an athlete by my coaches gave me such a sense of accomplishment. One day, I will seek a more rounded life, but for now I am thirstily enjoying the enormous pleasure of getting bitten up everyday and along the way making some guys not feel so great about themselves. I understand this might come off a bit man hating-ish, but I can not lie it gives me great pleasure to bit up men. To all my male readers, I love you guys and forgive my unwarranted aggression, but you have to admit that when you watch a girl in a movie bitting up a guy, you inadvertently enjoy it. The idea of it , is even kind of sexy, not the reality though, because there is a lot of grunting, panting and sweat and saliva swinging around. Hmm, that sounded sexy as well, but once again just the idea of it, you have to take my word on that. Do you remember that guy from friends, not knowing when to give up, not great survival instincts?That's me now. You can officially call me Pete.
So, I will keep you updated on that front.
Moving on to more magical matters, I have been focused lately on health and strength spell casting. I invoke often Mars and Sun energies. Which, to think of it involves a lot of pentagram marking, blooding drawing and red candles lighting, so my practice has took a more traditional-hollywood kind of turn. This was a fun twist, but all my practice begins and ends always with my undieing devotion and love to Brighid.
Can you believe Ostara is almost here? The Wheel once again is turning, life once again is waking and with it our energy becomes more vivid , sparkly and happy. Oh, I can not wait!
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Juan Martin del Potro and Tommy Robredo we know about. But who else is in the quarter-finals? Stunningly, these three:
Neither Roger nor Rafa had a particularly easy time of it during last night's night session – which I didn't watch because it was in the middle of the bloody night – as Ryan Harrison and Somdev Devvarman respectively put up a good fight, but they still won in straight sets and progress. It doesn't quite match Djokovic's frankly terrifying 60 61 victory over Viktor Troicki, but then what does? I'm starting to idly wonder if Nole kept on being unbeatable for the next, say, two years, whether I would eventually find it boring. I don't think so.
Rafa will face Ivo Karlovic in the quarters after the Croatian with a mission beat Albert Montanes, 76(7) 62. I must admit I haven't watched Karlovic since he upset Ferrer earlier in the tournament, but he does seem to be doing something right. The winner of that will meet either JMDP or Robredo.
Based on the fun last night, it looks as if Djokovic's next match might finally be a challenge for him after Richard Gasquet completely outplayed Andy Roddick for a 63 76(5) victory. I can't really do justice to the way Gasquet played except to say that it was a beautiful, brief shining reminder of exactly why we've all talked about this man forever. He backhanded Roddick to death, was cool and clutch in the biggest moments, and had the American so frustrated that he tossed his racquet more than once and attempted to give the umpire a warning for "freaking ineptitude". I can understand his emotions at being so publicly trampled upon, but he doesn't win my respect with that attitude – particularly because I don't think he would have behaved like that if he'd been across the net from, say, Federer. Anyway, Gasquet moves on with a well-deserved victory, and if he brings the same form to the court against Djokovic, we could have a classic.
Completing the final eight is Stan Wawrinka, who has quietly been having a dead impressive tournament, proving too good for Nikolay Davydenko, Marin Cilic and Tomas Berdych in succession. It's hard to put your finger on what separates top-flight Stan from regular Stan, and harder still to predict if he can bring it to the court against Federer, but if he does this could be another brilliant match. All in all, it's a sensational quarter-finals lineup with the tantalising possibility of upsets. I'm excited.
Singles – Fourth Round
[1] R Nadal (ESP) d [Q] S Devvarman (IND) 75 64
[2] R Federer (SUI) d [WC] R Harrison (USA) 76(4) 63
[3] N Djokovic (SRB) d [16] V Troicki (SRB) 60 61
[12] S Wawrinka (SUI) d [7] T Berdych (CZE) 36 64 64
[18] R Gasquet (FRA) d [8] A Roddick (USA) 63 76(5)
[25] T Robredo (ESP) d [21] S Querrey (USA) 61 63
I Karlovic (CRO) d [23] A Montanes (ESP) 76(7) 62
J Del Potro (ARG) d [32] P Kohlschreiber (GER) 76(3) 76(7)
Doubles – Quarter-finals
A Dolgopolov (UKR) / X Malisse (BEL) d A Murray (GBR) / J Murray (GBR) 67(7) 63 10-8
R Bopanna (IND) / A Qureshi (PAK) d N Djokovic (SRB) / V Troicki (SRB) 61 76(5)
STADIUM 1 start 11:00 am
[1] C Wozniacki (DEN) vs [8] V Azarenka (BLR) – WTA
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J Del Potro (ARG) vs [25] T Robredo (ESP) – ATP
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[16] M Sharapova (RUS) vs S Peng (CHN) – WTA
M Knowles (BAH) / M Mertinak (SVK) vs R Federer (SUI) / S Wawrinka (SUI) – ATP
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[1] R Nadal (ESP) vs I Karlovic (CRO) – ATP
D Hantuchova (SVK) / A Radwanska (POL) vs S Mirza (IND) / E Vesnina (RUS) – WTA
STADIUM 2 start :
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[6] V Azarenka (BLR) / M Kirilenko (RUS) vs [8] B Mattek-Sands (USA) / M Shaughnessy (USA) – WTA – After Suitable Rest
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A Dolgopolov (UKR) / X Malisse (BEL) vs R Bopanna (IND) / A Qureshi (PAK)
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But the minute Michael Jackson appeared on the screen, there was a sudden gulf of emotions overwhelming me. I nearly teared knowing that the King of Pop is no longer alive.
I enjoyed watching him dance and sing throughout the 2 hours documentary. From Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Black or White, Billie Jean, Micheal Jackson was dancing and singing effortlessly. If anyone thinks that his age has slowed him down, well, just watch him in this movie. He was in top form. And that is what makes it so hard to believe that he died all the sudden.
Overall, the movie is awesome. I can only imagine the magnitude of work involve in bringing this concert to live and the tremendous response from his fans. The props, synchronization of beats to his move, the fresh remix of his song and his dance moves, Michael Jackson is THE King of Pop.
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How to make a 1920s flapper style dress in only one hour.
Make a 1920's dress is a simple dressmaking system developed by Mary Picken is just as relevant today as it was in 1924. Whether you are trying to create a 1920's dress, sew a flapper dress costume, learn dressmaking, looking for inspiration, or a fashion student – you will get something from this book.
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Some doubted that such an achievement was possible, until the dress was made in a public demonstration in the Grand Central Palace, New York, in 34 minutes, a fact recorded in the New York newspapers and attested to by officials of the National Merchandise Fair…
At left – Mary Brooks Picken wearing a One Hour Dress, sketched by the Woman's Institute Fashion Artist, Alice Seipp.Excerpt from "The One Hour Dress""A smart, up-to-the-minute dress cut out, completely made, all ready to put on within an hour! You may receive a "phone call at one o'clock inviting you to a little impromptu gathering of friends at three, and you can go, if you wish, wearing a dainty new frock make in the time you would ordinarily spend wondering what to wear. Such is the delight you can find in making your own clothes now that it is easily possible to make an attractive, becoming dress in an hour.
And you can have as many "One Hour Dresses" as your heart desires — in infinite variety, for the "One Hour Dress" is not a style of dress, it is a method of making. It is a new and simple plan by which the dress you select from the many designs in this book can actually be cut out, put together, finished all complete in sixty minutes. And you can create other "One Hour Dresses" for yourself, because different combinations of colors and materials, different finishes and touches of decoration will enable you to have just the dress that appeals to your taste and have it quickly and at little cost."
The simple dressmaking system developed by Mary Picken is just as relevant today as it was in 1924. Whether you are trying to create a 1920's dress, sew a flapper dress costume, learn dressmaking, looking for inspiration, or a fashion student – you will get something from this book. NOTE: This System bypasses the pattern stage, but you can still use it to make patterns.
|Introduction – Making a Dress in an Hour
|Step One – Take Your Measurements
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|Step Three – Cut Out Belt and Skirt
|Step Four – Cut Out the Blouse
|Step Five – Bind Neck and Sleeves
|Step Six – Join the Blouse and Skirt
|Step Seven – Complete the Skirt
|Step Eight – Complete the Blouse
|Step Nine – Make the Belt
|Step Ten – Finish the Dress
|Variations of the One Hour Dress
|Other Variations Shown in This Book
How I Make Dresses in 35 Minutes
By LENORE McCORMACK, Department of Dressmaking. The World Dressmaking Record Holder shares her secrets on fast dressmaking
The 2 Hour Dress – 1925
The One-Width, Slender-Line Dress for Fall By MARY BROOKS PICKEN, Director of Instruction Especially Suited to the 54-inch (137cm) Flannels in Plain, Striped, Checked, or Plaid Design. One Length of Material Plus a Scant Two Hours Time Makes This Modish Frock.
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20 beautiful and inspiring examples. These are not "One Hour Dresses" but they do illustrate the types of dresses, materials and colors that were in fashion in 1924. See example on left.
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NOTES: 1. NOT suitable for WebTV users, 2. The file size is 11.4MB – this won't be a problem for broadband or cable users but it's not really suitable for 'dial up' users. If you insist on using a 'dial up' connection we recommend using a Download Manager.
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A fieldbus is the information highway that connects the components in a BMS system to allow monitoring and controlling of air-conditioning systems, heating systems, lighting systems, ventilation, wastewater systems etc.
A fieldbus facilitates data communication and logging of data from equipment in a BMS system such as air handling units, fans, pumps, lighting components, sensors, weather stations etc.
One language
Devices from different manufacturers are not automatically able to communicate with each other, as they do not speak the same "language".
The technology used to connect the equipment in communication networks is in broad terms called fieldbus.
A fieldbus specifies the rules and data formats that all the equipment must follow. In simple words, it specifies that all the equipment must "speak the same language" in order to communicate.
Different fieldbusses
Various fieldbusses exist, as each fieldbus has its own strengths in certain areas, and each application/building has its own requirements and priorities.
For building automation, two of the most common fieldbusses today are LONworks and BACnet, both used in great scale world-wide.
All equipment in such a system should be able to communicate data, such as running hours, energy consumption, status information (alarms/warnings), temperature, pressure or flow measurements etc.
A Building Management System makes central monitoring and control of all electrical equipment in a building possible. A BMS increases the overall comfort level in a building, reduces energy consumption and also saves man hours, because the need of visual inspection of the equipment is reduced.
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Installing a dropped kerb can make a huge improvement in accessing your property as well as helping to ensure people do not park in front of your driveway.
Do I need a dropped kerb?
If you need to drive a vehicle over the public footpath onto your Sindlesham driveway, you'll need to install a dropped kerb.
A dropped kerb allows vehicles to cross the pavement from the road to a driveway and it is a legal requirement to have a dropped kerb in Sindlesham if you want to drive across the pavement onto your property.
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Most indie companies emerged unscathed from the big mortgage credit crunch of 2007, but several other factors are impacting independent film financing, from increased competition to prestrike panic.
While the unease around hedge fund-backed deals as a result of the subprime mortgage crash is mostly a studio problem in the eyes of bankers, a few bigger independent companies with slate-type financing arrangements have been affected as well.
"What you're seeing is that banks have slate deals on the books that aren't performing as originally projected," says Jared Underwood, senior VP of Comerica Bank's Entertainment Group, who arranged Goldman Sachs' partnership with Michael London's Groundswell Films and the Weinstein Co.'s Asian Film Fund, among others.
"Although these loans have a lot of equity and mezzanine capital protecting the senior loans, the so-called 'Monte Carlo simulations' upon which these funds are based are not performing," he explains. "If the equity or the mezzanine get burned, these deals will disappear for the senior lenders as well."
But, Underwood adds, "anybody who has already raised their money has already raised their money, though they might have some concerns down the road in trying to reload."
Natexis Banque's Bennett Pozil says mezzanine capital is "on the sidelines" these days, but what's having more of an impact on indies is "the fear of the strike," he argues. "The studios are hogging all the actors right now, so they can't get talent to make their movies."
The looming work stoppage has also forced busy bond companies to put a deadline on productions.
Film Finance's Kurt Woolner, who reports that his company is 50% busier than normal as a result of prestrike fears, says independent productions are less at risk from a writers strike than the potential walkout of actors and directors. "Because those (thesp and helmer) contracts run through June 30," he notes, "we're bonding productions until the beginning of June."
Intl. Film Guarantors' Steve Mangel says his office is barraged with calls asking for scheduling advice in advance of a possible strike. While Mangel adds that IFG is looking at every production individually, he also asserts it won't bond projects — particularly ambitious or complicated ones — with wrap dates beyond mid-June.
And even without the production increase caused by strike paranoia, the increasingly jam-packed nonstudio sector is seeing a rise in costs. "The money is seemingly there for this ramp-up in production," Mangel observes. "But what if because of increased competition, a film might have to pay $4 million or $5 million for above-the-line (talent) instead of $3 million? Will the financing be there at the end of the day?"
Money experts say one recent positive development is the rise in U.S. state tax incentives, which has been a boon to indies. Essentially, Rhode Island is the new Romania. "From New Mexico to Connecticut to Missouri to all sorts of places," says ICM's Hal Sadoff, "it's really helped a number of movies get made."
But Underwood says the boost in business cuts both ways. "The last couple of years have been among the best times to be a producer, because there's been so much money out there," he says, "but it's also a tough time, because once you raise your money, you're either forced to overpay for new material to produce or you're competing in a saturated U.S. distribution market with your finished product."
Imperial Capital Bank's David Hutkin, however, says the growth has been commensurate with steady foreign presales and financing sources. Hutkin believes it's "a have/have-not situation," with "better producers getting better projects," and overseas distributors effectively creating output deals with those same producers and sales agents. "So those strong players are getting stronger," he says.
"It's a much safer business," Hutkin continues. "You got to jump through hoops to get a deal done even more than you used to, so the deals are better structured, they're budgeted more conservatively, they're better cast, there's more development time going into these films and," he adds, what is possibly the most important change, "they're turning out better."


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