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Representative Phil King (R-Weatherford) successfully passed an amendment to House Bill 1, the state budget bill for Fiscal Years 2012-2013, that prevents $100 million of new broad-based fees from being implemented on unsuspecting Texas taxpayers. Rep. King and fellow conservative house members successfully rallied the troops and overwhelmingly passed the amendment, putting all of their colleagues on the record on where they stand on hoodwinking the public and allowing $100 million of backdoor taxes to be implemented.
In light of the budget shortfall some state lawmakers tried to get around the whole no raising taxes pledge by allowing the state agencies to raise numerous fees that they are statutorily allowed levy.
It is possible for legislators to raise fees in the general appropriations bill, HB 1. With the passage of King's amendment one needs to pass separate legislation explicitly allowing a fee increase along with a rider passed in HB 1. This adds one more step of accountability to the process of raising fees and makes our elected officials be on the record voting for or against a proposed fee raise. Certain third party organizations might use these votes as a part of their ratings system, like the Young Conservatives of Texas and Empower Texans.
The proposed fee increases in HB 1 that now have to get prior legislative approval includes fees state agencies charge, traffic fines, user fees and exam fees at some licensed professions.
Rep. King stated that,
As a state we are facing a large projected budget shortfall for next biennium," King stated, "Businesses small and large across Texas are doing what it takes to balance their checkbooks in a fiscally responsible manner, and it is critical that the state government conduct business in the same way. By implementing a hiring freeze and balancing our state budget without raising taxes or fees, we can save precious dollars during a time when every dollar counts. These funds can be directed to the critical services our state provides, such as educating our children.
HB 1, which was passed by the House of Representatives late Sunday night, cuts $23 billion of spending out of state government. This represents a 12.3% reduction in spending from the previous biennium. HB 1 will next go to the Senate for approval.
Do you think raising fees, even user fees, is the same as raising taxes?


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At Pure Vision Technologies, we have been studying the benefits of atomizing different types of natural gasses into water for the last 7 years. At the top of our list is the second most abundant element in the universe-- oxygen. We took a few different bodies of water in different settings, both indoor and outdoor applications, studied them for several years, and found the results to be astounding!
The AquaGen system is fed with an industrial oxygen concentrator that delivers 97% +/- pure oxygen. As the oxygen is being fed through the system it is then atomized and dissolved into the water. Water will typically have on average about 7 – 8 PPM of dissolved oxygen which is balanced naturally by the atmospheric pressure of the earth. The AquaGen system will increase the dissolved oxygen level anywhere from 10 – 35ppm depending on the volume of water being treated and how well it is balanced. Since the oxygen being produced from the AquaGen system is unable to break the surface tension of a water molecule, it is able to remain in the water for weeks before off gassing.
Oxygen by itself is already known as a natural oxidizer and disinfectant. It's not a very strong one, but it does provide yet another layer of disinfecting and oxidizing potential that remains in the water alongside of the normal chlorine residual required by county code. The higher amount of dissolved oxygen levels in the water can reduce the amount of chemicals used on a daily basis up to 50%.
The natural level of oxygen that remains in water has been utilized by low pressure UV manufacturers all over the world. They utilize a specific wavelength of light or a "tuned" wavelength which is 185nm to create ozone naturally. Although this is a very low dosage, due to the normal low oxygen content naturally in water, it is nonetheless produced as an added benefit of using low pressure UV systems that utilize this specific wavelength. Due to the heightened amounts of oxygen present from the AquaGen system there is more ozone being produced naturally along with hydroxyl radicals.
Hydroxyl radicals are produced naturally when oxygen rises from the earth to the atmosphere and hits UV rays between 140 – 240nm. The ideal or "Tuned" wavelength we like to use for the greatest ozone production is 185nm. The oxygen molecule (O2) is then split into two atoms becoming hydroxyl radicals. The oxygen already present in the air then bonds with the hydroxyl radical making ozone (O3). The body of water being treated is now exposed to and benefits from all three molecules produced from the UV system. This allows all the systems to work together as they exist and interact naturally.


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The game utilizes a game engine called Unity.
Gameplay Basics
At the beginning of the game, the player creates an avatar, called a Jumpee, which they can customize. Players can edit their Jumpeez' hair, eyes, skin color, clothing, and accessories. Then the player must choose a username with JumpStart's "Name Randomizer". The Name Randomizer allows players to choose words to create a safe yet unique name.
The Jumpee can be moved around the screeen with the arrow keys, or in some cases, the mouse. The player moves their Jumpee around to explore and go to different locations.
As the player explores the JumpStart world, they can meet different characters and play a variety of activities. The player can also take on missions assigned to them. Completing missions earns the player JumpStars and coins. The player moves up in rank by earning JumpStars. The player can also earn coins by playing activities or completing missions, which can then be used to make purchases.
- MainStreet
- Threadz Store
- Ridez Store
- Petz Shop
- House Hut
- JS Sports Arena
- Brain Training Arcade
- DownTown
- Adventure Canyon
- SpeedDrome
- Beach
- BoardWalk
- Windy Hollows
- My Neighborhood
- The Enchanted Sanctuary
- StoryLand (Moved to JumpStart Junior circa 2016)
- AdventureLand
- MarineLand
- Shipwreck Reef
- The Kelp Forest
- Rubble Ruins
- Merllywood
- The Caverns
- FutureLand
- Poseidon's Hangout
- New York (Moved to World of Madagascar circa 2015)
- Central Park
- Central Park Zoo
- Penguins' HQ
- European Habitat
- Coney Island
- Time Square
- Art Studio
- Basketball
- Blast-Off Math
- Blast-Off Reading
- BroomBall
- Bubble Maze
- Bubble Trouble
- Bunny Hop
- Charm Creator
- Cowabunga
- Critter Creator
- Dodge n' Dash
- Dune Buggy Racer
- Foot Frenzy
- Football
- Fruit Salad Chop
- Garden Defense
- Ghost Town Grab
- Hidden Treasure Hollow
- Hops' JetPack
- IQ Actionizer
- Kite Delight
- Ladybug Learning
- Lucky Ducky
- Minisaurs Fishbowl
- Monkey Madness
- Pearl Push
- Pierre's Flute
- Present Search
- Punk Punk Drop
- Queen Ant Maze
- ShipWreck Lagoon
- Sound Bop
- StarScope Theater
- The Quizinator
- Time Slicer Machine
- Trendy Tides
- Volleyball
Other Features
- Threadz - Threadz are clothing and accessories used to customize the player's Jumpee.
- Ridez - Ridez are vehicles that the player can use for transportation.
- Petz - Petz are creatures that can be adopted and played with.
- Mythies - Mythies are mythical creatures that can be trained and raised.
- FunZones - FunZones are special areas that change depending on the current season/holiday being celebrated in the game.
- Scavenger Hunts - During Scavenger Hunts, the player can look around different locations for hidden objects. The Scavenger Hunts change with each season/holiday. Collecting all of the items during a Scavenger will give the player a reward.
Educational Concepts
- Math
- Addition and subtraction
- Telling time
- Fractions
- Measuring quantities
- Language Arts
- Alphabetizing
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Science
- Life Sciences
- Earth and Space
- Geology
- Chemistry
- Geography
- History
- The game was renamed to World of Jumpstart in 2016.
- JumpStart Junior was released in 2016 as a preschool counterpart to World of JumpStart.
- The FreeFall Mountain voice is Tara Strong.
External Links
- ↑ Knowledge Adventure. (2008). Beta Release of JumpStart.com. Archived on January 25, 2015. Retrieved on September 4, 2019.
- ↑ Knowledge Adventure. (2009). JumpStart.com Live Release and Adventure Land. Archived on January 25, 2015. Retrieved on September 4, 2019.
- ↑ Knowledge Adventure. (2009, August 18). Knowledge Adventure Launches the First Educational MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) Game for JumpStart's 3D Virtual World. Press Releases. Retrieved July 13, 2015.


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These truly nasty men of Harper's are gradually destroying the entire fabric of Canada's international reputation.
Our reputation included fairness and balance in the Middle East, as elsewhere.
Harper has said many provocative and unpleasant things to his own people, including suggesting that Canadians who criticize Israel are anti-Semites, a vile repetition of a favorite attack on critics by apologists for Israel's bloody excesses.
Peter Kent has always been a second-rater, a man not particularly astute or even interesting to listen to, now a junior minister with a junior mind at best. Where does he dare suggest we are committed to going to war for Israel, or anyone else for that matter?
Where in God's name does he think he receives that kind of authority?
Of course, it is from his bully boss, Stephen Harper, who tells everyone in his creepy little party what to say unless they want a chair hurled at them in caucus.
I truly cannot believe that the Alberta-derived bunch of Harper's ministers and supporters – truly, mainly the classic WASP-types – are that attached to Israel.
And they cannot be seeking just votes with this inappropriate demonstration of loyalty to one small state, Israel: the Canadian Jewish community is in fact a fairly small one, I believe on the order of 1 to 2% of population.
So what motivates this foreign-policy obsession, for no other word is adequate?
I do recall Heather Reisman, who supported the Liberals, getting upset with them for not being enthusiastic enough about Israel. I believe they were only trying to be fair, but that is not how Ms Reisman saw it, and she was public in her criticism.
Ms Reisman is of course a successful and well-off business person, and Canada has produced several prominent Jewish families of great success and wealth.
Traditionally, many Jews supported liberal or progressive parties because of their own history of hardships and discrimination.
But the often ghastly human-rights behavior of the state of Israel now makes a terrible wedge issue for Canadians of Jewish descent, and politicians like Stephen Harper smell opportunity, opportunity for large campaign donations.
Effectively, Harper seems eager to trade the genuine long-term interests of Canada and all of its citizens, interests in maintaining a precious reputation for fairness and decency, for the short-term potential of substantial campaign contributions in the face of an ugly international situation.
Were I a Jewish Canadian concerned about Israel's future, I would hardly be comforted by that kind of transaction in pretended loyalty.
"As a country, we should stand against terrorism, not sit on the fence to placate barbarians."
Yes, absolutely.
The only trouble is that the person making that comment, like so many others these days, equates barbarians with Muslims.
Pure and absolute prejudice.
Everyone with eyes and ears and a working brain regards Operation Cast Lead as the purest barbarism.
And so too Israel's horrific attack on Southern Lebanon.
I do believe we have more to fear from an organized state sinking into barbarism than we do from malcontent individuals or even groups. Far more.
A state, moreover, armed with nuclear weapons and ugly stuff like nerve gas.


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Tuesday, 20 November 2012
Digital Arts - December Issue - Something Old is New again
Curiously find myself - through the approach of journalist Anna Richardson Taylor - included in this diverse article for the new issue of this magazine.
What was I never told at Design School?
Well - I went to an ART school – but you get the gist. See my thoughts on the matter
I am apparently a 'leading artist/designer'.
That's a relief.
Nice to be asked my ten pennorth's worth, nonetheless.
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I got my master's degree in Image Synthesis & Computer Animation; learned the creative process and various approaches how to look at solving visual communication challenges; however: my generation didn't get any education on 'selling yourself' or the business side and marketing side of creativity. A lot of design students have difficulty networking, getting new projects in and their stuff 'out there'. it's not all about creativity, but also about personality, business & marketing and understanding how to help your client best. I will try to get my hands on the older edition, I'm curious. :) Cheers, Tj.ReplyDelete
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Today, May 27 at 8 PM EDT (GMT-4) Joshua Bell will perform with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in the DSO's latest free live webcast. Leonard Slatkin will conduct. Here's the program:
Stucky: Dreamwaltzes
Lalo: "Symphonie espagnole"
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5.
You can see it at dso.org/live.
What a great way to start the weekend!
While you're waiting, why not build your own Joshua Bell made from LEGO?


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Dianna Agron: Regal In Red For Tory Burch Party In Paris
Lady in red! Dianna Agron stunned at the Tory Burch Flagship opening in Paris on July 7. The 'Glee' star donned a gorgeous red gown and was accompanied by many other special guests! What do you think of Dianna's red gown?
Dianna Agron, 29, attended the launch of Tory Burch's flagship store in Paris on July 7 looking absolutely stunning. Other VIP guests in attendance were Riccardo Tisci, 40, Jessica Alba, 34, and Olivier Rousteing, 29, just to name a few. While everyone was decked out in Tory Burch dresses, we have to say Dianna's dress was our fave — do you agree?
Dianna donned a red gown from the Tory Burch Fall 2015 collection and it is actually incredible. The sleeveless silk gown featured a square neckline, which was very flattering on her upper body. The best part of the gown is the symmetrical gold and mirrored embellishments all over it — it looks like a toned down Bollywood premiere dress. With the frock comes a sash that can be worn any which way. On the runway, the model tied the sash around her neck, like a tie, but Dianna decided to wear it around her waist and cinch it in, which was a great decision considering she looked so petite!
Dianna went with her usual updo, but this time she parted her hair in the middle and let some pieces fall on either side of her face. She also accessorized with Monica Vinader jewelry, a gold Fiji chain bracelet, and a metallic gold clutch.
While Dianna went with a strapless burgundy gown, Jessica Alba went with a long-sleeved gold and navy sheer Tory Burch gown. Both of these ladies looked fabulous nonetheless.
We love the way Dianna looked in Paris — do you? Are you loving all the chic Paris looks?
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Pricer Bags Another Retail Customer In Italy
Published on Aug 8 2018 3:29 PM in Technology tagged: Coop Lombardia / Maxi Di / Pricer
After Coop Lombardia, Italian retailer Maxi Di has selected Swedish company Pricer to introduce electronic labels in its stores, according to a press release.
The Verona-based grocery retailer has entered into a partnership with IBC for the installation of 250,000 Pricer electronic labels.
The Maxi Di group has chosen the retail technology expert's latest generation of SmartTAG electronic labels with HD+ e-paper display for its Famila and Galassia store banners.
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Pricer's innovative Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) solutions are based on a patented system called [email protected]
The technology uses natural light for communication with labels avoiding the risk of interference from wifi or radio waves.
The labels are on 'always-on' mode and 'Pricer Black Safe Screen' technology ensures that labels always display the correct price.
The graphically configurable smart labels are readable from any point on the store shelf and are monitored to prevent tampering.
Maxi Di has over 675 points of sale in the Northern Italian regions of Veneto, Lombardy, Emilia Romagna, Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta.
The company is a part of the Selex group, Italy's third largest distribution company, with more than 2,500 stores nationwide.
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Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grand father, Jack B. Parson, Jr., passed away peacefully in Brigham City, Utah, on March 21, 2020, at the age of 85. In his final hours, he was surrounded by his loving wife and each of his children, their spouses, and many of his grandchildren.
Jack was born on October 15, 1934, in Logan, Utah, to Jack B. Parson and Bonnie Fulkerson Parson. Jack was the eldest of four children and grew up in Logan, Utah, where he played football and learned to fish, hunt, and golf passions he pursued throughout his life.
At the ripe old age of fourteen, Jack began working with his father building roads in Utah and Idaho; his love of Island Park, Idaho, began on his first road job. Jack is a graduate of Logan High School and Utah State University where he was affiliated with the Sigma Chi Fraternity; he was always proud to be an Aggie.
In high school, Jack met the love of his life, DeAnne Wilson, though he had caught her eye years earlier as he rode his bike past her childhood home with his bamboo fishing rod strung over his shoulders. Jack and DeAnne were married and sealed in the Logan Temple on June 2, 1954. They were blessed with a large posterity who treasures memories of fishing, hunting, golfing, Jack's peaches and tomatoes, Sun Valley reunions, Henry's Lake cabin trips, and Grandpa's cheering at games, plays, and concerts.
Jack had a magnetic personality that quickly led to genuine connections and friendships. He was kind, considerate, and grateful right to the end. His infectious smile and twinkle in his eyes would brighten the room when sharing stories about his life, hobbies, and loved ones. Throughout their lives, Jack and DeAnne have been blessed with cherished friendships in each place they called home: Logan, Brigham City, and Pleasant View.
Jack spent his career working with his father, brothers, sons, and trusted colleagues building Jack B. Parson Companies. From roots in Cache Valley, the business grew to become a leading contractor and materials supplier in the Intermountain West. Jack surrounded himself with a strong team and empowered and supported them to grow the business. He lived his belief that a strong construction industry benefited all and gave freely of his leadership and time to the Associated General Contractors of America, serving as a director and national executive committee member. He also served as director and chairman of the Utah chapter and received its highest honor, the Eric W. Ryberg award. Jack was a founder of the Parson Construction Management program at Weber State University, from which he also received an honorary doctorate degree.
Jack was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in callings that blessed the lives of many including Home Teacher, Instructor, Young Men's President, and Bishop. He and DeAnne served as missionaries at the Salt Lake Conference Center where they loved meeting visitors from around the world.
Jack's family brought him his greatest happiness. He is survived by his wife of nearly 66 years, DeAnne Wilson; his four children and their spouses: Becky & Ryan Trimble, John & Dottie Parson, Susan & Gary Allen, and Scott & Allison Parson; 16 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren with the excitement of more to come. Also survived by his sister Kathryn Rubin, brother Michael Parson, and cousin and lifelong best-friend, Bill Smith.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Ned, grandson Michael Kropf, and great-grandsons Hayden Hadley and Cohen Christoffersen.
The family appreciates the loving care provided by the employees of The Gables Assisted Living of Brigham City and Signature Hospice.
We are grateful for our understanding that Jesus Christ makes it possible for families to be eternally reunited through our Heavenly Father^s plan of happiness.
Jack will be laid to rest in the Brigham City Cemetery in private family services. A celebration of Jack's life will be held at a later date.
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Here are a few tips that will improve the quality of your vacation pictures.
Modern cameras allow are now all point and shoot. But there is one thing that we do have complete control of and that is the composition of the photo.
Good composition can be achieved by anyone. Before you click, take a second to think about three things.
What is the center of interest in the picture? It may be a building, person, animal, or a landscape feature. Whatever it is, stop and get a mental focus on it.


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4 @ Bunker Hill for Snowmageddon 2018
- When: 01/17/18
- QIC: Anchor Bar
- The PAX: Toot Toot, PCH, Dialtone, Anchor Bar (R)
YHC arrived at the AO a bit early to setup for a possible boot workout. Whether it would be a run or boot workout would be decided by the PAX that decided to unfartsack and post during "Snowmagaddon 2018." There was no sign of snow activity, yet. Three others besides YHC decided to brave the "elements" and we were all in agreement that we would make this a running workout.
The disclaimer was given and we started off with a couple of warmup exercises.
Side Straddle Hops – 15 IC
Abe Vigoda's – 15 IC
Right over Left stretch for a 10 count
Left over Right for another 10 count.
YHC decided to Omaha from the route that was originally mapped out last night. We took off for a 2 mile loop through the Eastview Oaks subdivision periodically circling back to pick up the six. After crossing back over Eastview Drive, we circled around to the backside of the YPA campus where YHC had setup some cones for the boot workout. Since we were there and had time YHC decided we would do one round of Burpee Suicides (run to first cone, performed one burpee, back to start, second cone, two burpees… There were four cones in all). After we completed the routine, it was time to mosey back to the AO for the COT. We did see a few flakes of snow during our run, but it was mostly rain.
We did the name-o-rama, announcements and prayer concerns & praises.
YHC closed out the COT with prayer.
As always, it is an honor to lead.
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Developing the next positive, emotionally intelligent leaders globally.
We are currently working with Pernod Ricard globally around positive strengths-based leadership with programmes running in Australia, New Zealand, US and Europe. This is an ongoing project with the aim of increasing leadership capability in a growing and changing environment with a range of leaders from diverse backgrounds.
Our work has included translating the programme into Spanish for the San Sebastian groups currently underway. This has been a great opportunity for several of the team to work collaboratively with Pernod Ricard leadership across the business and regions.
The programme has been well received with excellent feedback on the unique nature of the leadership program, moving away from the 'normal' thing they expect.
Last year we engaged the Langley Group to design and run a two-day leadership development programme for over 150 of our senior leaders based across our Australian, New Zealand, US and Spanish locations.
The programme was designed to support the launch of a values and behaviours-based programme, which we had rolled out across our business, and to really ensure that our leaders were able to lead with the values front of mind.
Now over this period we found the Langley Group to be very easy to work with, extremely accommodating to our needs, and even more so they have managed to run the programme across the four countries in a very consistent and seamless manner and have partnered well with our HR teams on the ground to implement it smoothly.
We have this month completed the programme across all of our locations with extremely positive feedback from the attendees, so I would definitely recommend the Langley group, both for their expertise in the subject matter that they present, and also for their professionalism in partnering with our business. Thank you.


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• Association Between Enterovirus Infection and Type 1 Diabetes
• Use of Hemoglobin A1c to Diagnose Diabetes
• Updated Guidelines Issued for Women's Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
• Diabetes Linked to Magnesium Lack
• Automated vs. Manual BP Monitoring for Systolic Hypertension
• Zinc Ameliorates Cold Symptoms, Meta-Analysis Finds
• A 10-Year Look at C. difficile Infection in U.S. Hospitalized Children
BMJ 2011 Feb 3; 342:d35
Association Between Enterovirus Infection and Type 1 Diabetes
The clinically significant link probably involves viruses, pancreatic islet cells, and patients' immune systems and genotypes.
Previous research has suggested a relation between enterovirus infection and subsequent development of type 1 diabetes. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, investigators assessed the association between active enterovirus infection, detected using molecular methods, and development of diabetes-related islet cell autoimmunity or type 1 diabetes. Most of the patients with diabetes had recent-onset or newly diagnosed diabetes.
The analysis included 24 observational studies that involved more than 4400 patients. Most studies involved children, although some included adult participants as old as 53. Infection was diagnosed by measuring enterovirus RNA or viral protein in blood, stool, or tissue. Significant associations occurred between enterovirus infection and diabetes-related islet cell autoimmunity (odds ratio, 3.7) and type 1 diabetes (OR, 9.8).
Comment: In this meta-analysis, enterovirus infection had a clinically significant association with diabetes-related autoimmunity and with type 1 diabetes. Editorialists speculate that the link between enteroviruses and the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes involves interactions among viruses, pancreatic islet cells, and patients' immune systems and genotypes. These findings also could lead to novel preventive and therapeutic strategies for type 1 diabetes.
— Paul S. Mueller, MD, MPH, FACP Published in Journal Watch General Medicine
February 15, 2011
Citation(s): Yeung W-CG et al. Enterovirus infection and type 1 diabetes mellitus: Systematic review and meta-analysis of observational molecular studies. BMJ 2011 Feb 3; 342:d35. . (http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.d35) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21292721?dopt=Abstract
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J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2010 Dec; 95:5289
Use of Hemoglobin A1c to Diagnose Diabetes
Cutoffs for glycosylated hemoglobin and fasting glucose levels don't identify the same people as having diabetes.
In 2010, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) endorsed glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level as an acceptable method for diagnosing diabetes mellitus (Diabetes Care 2010; 33[Suppl 1]:S62). According to the ADA, diabetes should be diagnosed when HbA1c level is 6.5% or fasting plasma glucose (FPG) level is 126 mg/dL; prediabetes is diagnosed when HbA1c level is 5.7% to 6.4%, or FPG level is 100 to 125 mg/dL.
Researchers measured both HbA1c and FPG in 1865 community-dwelling older adults (age range, 70–79) without diabetes. Eighty people (4.3%) met either the HbA1c or the FPG criterion for diabetes; about one third had elevated HbA1c only, one third had elevated FPG only, and one third had both. In addition, 596 people (32%) met one or both prediabetes criteria; again, about one third fell into each diagnostic group. In an analysis that reached borderline statistical significance, black participants were more likely to receive diagnoses of diabetes or prediabetes based on elevated HbA1c than based on elevated FPG; the reverse was true for white participants.
Comment: Hemoglobin A1c measurement varies across assays. Moreover, genetic differences in hemoglobin glycation and heterogeneity in red cell life span could explain why correlations between HbA1c and plasma glucose differ across populations. The authors of the current study worry that clinicians will screen many patients with both HbA1c and FPG, which could result in overdiagnosis of diabetes. Along the same lines, editorialists suggest that the HbA1c cutoff for diagnosing diabetes should be raised to 7.0%.
— Allan S. Brett, MD Published in Journal Watch General Medicine February 1, 2011
Citation: Lipska KJ et al. Identifying dysglycemic states in older adults: Implications of the emerging use of hemoglobin A1c. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2010 Dec; 95:5289.
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Updated Guidelines Issued for Women's Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
The American Heart Association has released updated guidelines for preventing cardiovascular disease in women.
Published in Circulation, the changes since the 2007 update include the following:
- There's been a title change from "Evidence-Based" to "Effectiveness-Based."
- The guidelines define "high risk" in women as being at a 10% or greater 10-year risk for all cardiovascular disease, not just coronary heart disease.
- Clinicians should consider the importance of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic factors and be sensitive to how those factors affect cardiovascular risk.
- Women with existing cardiovascular disease should be screened for depression, since the condition may affect whether patients adhere to treatment regimens.
- Women with systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis should be considered at risk for cardiovascular disease and be screened for other risk factors.
- Similarly, women who have experienced pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, or preterm birth, should have those factors taken into account when their risks are evaluated later in their lives.
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Diabetes Linked to Magnesium Lack
Deficiency of the often-overlooked mineral is associated with increased risk and
severity of the disease
by Craig Weatherby
Magnesium plays an essential part in the regulation of many cell and metabolic processes. This probably explains the accumulating evidence that magnesium improves blood sugar control. And judging by the results of a new study, having low magnesium blood levels worsens diabetes complications. The results show that magnesium intake was inadequate in 82 percent of the diabetics studied, with the lowest levels found in those with kidney complications. Further, about two-thirds (63 percent) of the subjects had low blood levels of magnesium.
Last year, a USDA researcher published an evidence review, in which he made several key points (Nielsen FH 2010):
- About 60 percent of American adults do not consume sufficient magnesium.
- Low magnesium levels are associated with many disease conditions characterized by chronic inflammation, including obesity.
- Magnesium deficiency may contribute significantly to development chronic diseases such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, and cancer.
Before we take a look at a recent Brazilian study that strengthens the link between diabetes and magnesium, let's review the existing evidence… Low blood magnesium levels linked to diabetes risk and complications
Epidemiological studies suggest that adequate magnesium intake reduces the risk of developing diabetes significantly.
But the links between low magnesium blood levels and greater risk of the disease and worse symptoms is even greater …possibly indicating that some diabetics have difficulty using magnesium they consume. The body's capacity to produce insulin relies in part on magnesium, which is needed for the activation of insulin receptors and for stimulation of body chemicals involved in insulin "signaling". And the chronically high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) that characterize diabetes lead to excessive loss of magnesium in the urine while increasing the risk of kidney damage and other complications associated with diabetes.
New study puts more importance on magnesium: The new research, conducted in Brazil, examined magnesium intake and blood levels in 51 patients with type 2 diabetes. And the results tied the diabetics' blood sugar (glucose) levels to their blood magnesium levels. Specifically, those with higher blood magnesium levels had lower fasting and after-meal blood glucose levels. In addition, higher urine levels of magnesium were linked to higher fasting glucose levels.
The authors noted that because magnesium is essential to all reactions that use and supply energy, it is not very surprising that low blood levels of the mineral are implicated in metabolic dysfunctions like diabetes. They concluded that the impaired kidney function associated with diabetes may lead to high levels of magnesium in the urine, which, together with low magnesium intake, can cause a rise in blood sugar.
Sources Sales CH, Pedrosa LF, Lima JG, Lemos TM, Colli C. Influence of magnesium status and magnesium intake on the blood glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes. Clin Nutr. 2011 Jan 31. [Epub ahead of print] de Lordes Lima M, Cruz T, Pousada JC, Rodrigues LE, Barbosa K, Canguçu V. The effect of magnesium supplementation in increasing doses on the control of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 1998 May;21(5):682-6. Kao WH, Folsom AR, Nieto FJ, Mo JP, Watson RL, Brancati FL. Serum and dietary magnesium and the risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus: the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study. Arch Intern Med. 1999 Oct 11;159(18):2151-9. Wang JL, Shaw NS, Yeh HY, Kao MD. Magnesium status and association with diabetes in the Taiwanese elderly. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2005;14(3):263-9. Nielsen FH. Magnesium, inflammation, and obesity in chronic disease. Nutr Rev. 2010 Jun;68(6):333-40. Review. Barbagallo M, Dominguez LJ. Magnesium and aging. Curr Pharm Des. 2010;16(7):832-9. Review.
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BMJ 2011 Feb 7;
Automated vs. Manual BP Monitoring for Systolic Hypertension
Automated blood pressure monitoring was more accurate.
Office manual blood pressure (BP) monitoring is fraught with problems, including variable BP measuring skills among healthcare workers, "white-coat hypertension," and digit preference (readings ending in "0"). In this trial, Canadian investigators randomized 67 primary care practices to use either ongoing manual office BP monitoring (control) or automated office BP monitoring using the BpTRU device (intervention; after the BpTRU cuff is positioned properly, the patient is left alone, and the device automatically takes five BP readings and displays an average). Awake ambulatory BP monitoring was the gold standard.
Overall, 555 patients with systolic hypertension participated in the study. Compared with manual office BP readings, automated office BP readings correlated more strongly with ambulatory BP monitoring. For example, the mean manual office systolic BP after enrollment was 6.5 mm Hg higher than ambulatory BP, whereas mean automated office systolic BP was only 2.3 mm Hg higher than ambulatory BP; this difference was significant. For diastolic BP, mean automated and manual office measurements were both about 4 mm Hg higher than ambulatory measurements. Another striking finding was a fall in automated systolic BP while the patient rested in the exam room: Mean systolic BP fell from 147 to 133 mm Hg during a 10-minute period.
Comment: Automated BP monitoring (with multiple readings taken while the patient is resting) is more accurate than manual BP monitoring in primary care patients with systolic hypertension. The results have obvious clinical implications, such as limiting unnecessary treatment. Indeed, several years ago, my institution systematically eliminated manual BP monitoring in favor of automated BP monitoring.
— Paul S. Mueller, MD, MPH, FACP Published in Journal Watch General Medicine
February 17, 2011
Citation(s): Myers MG et al. Conventional versus automated measurement of blood pressure in primary care patients with systolic hypertension: Randomised parallel design controlled trial. BMJ 2011 Feb 7; 342:d286. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.d286) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21300709?dopt=Abstract
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Zinc Ameliorates Cold Symptoms, Meta-Analysis Finds
Sniffling people will likely ask about a Cochrane Library meta-analysis that finds zinc to be effective in shortening the duration of the common cold.
In an update of a 1999 Cochrane review, the authors examined zinc's efficacy both in shortening the duration of colds and in preventing them. They considered the results of 15 randomized trials, totaling over 1300 participants.
Zinc supplements significantly reduced the severity of cold symptoms as well as the length of illness. Among people taking zinc within 24 hours of the start of symptoms, the risk for still having symptoms at the 7-day mark was about half that of those not taking zinc. In preventing colds, zinc supplements taken for at least 5 months conferred a risk for catching a cold that was only two thirds that of controls.
Zinc's side effects included a bad taste and nausea.
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Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2011 Jan 3
A 10-Year Look at C. difficile Infection in U.S. Hospitalized Children
Clostrdium difficile infection is becoming more common but not more severe.
Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs) are a well-known cause of diarrhea in children older than 1 year. Although much is known about the increasing frequency and severity of CDIs in adults, less in known about these trends in the pediatric population. Researchers tracked the number and severity of CDIs in U.S. children, using a large nationwide inpatient database (the Triennial Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Kids' Inpatient Databases) for 1997, 2000, 2003, and 2006.
Between 1997 and 2006, the number of CDI cases in children older than 1 year more than doubled, from 3565 to 7779, while severity indicators (length of stay, mortality, and colectomy rates) for CDI did not increase. All severity indicators were higher in children with CDI compared with other hospitalized children. Patients with CDI were also younger (9.5 vs. 11.9 years) and more likely to be white (64% vs. 54%) and to have private insurance (56% vs. 49%). Multiple comorbidities, including inflammatory bowel disease, any immunodeficiency, and antimicrobial therapy, increased risk for CDI.
Comment: This study represents more than 85% of pediatric inpatient stays in the U.S., indicating that the marked increase of CDI is widespread and not confined to tertiary care centers. Although data on antibiotic use prior to hospitalization were not available, overprescribing antibiotics leads to resistance and thus might account for the higher rates of infection among whites and those with private insurance. The data serve as a reminder about the judicious use of antibiotics and the importance of proper hand hygiene. Finally, although this study did not show an increase in disease severity, I am seeing more relapses and refractory CDI after children leave the hospital. Children who are still symptomatic should be retested and, if positive, treated again. Failure to respond to another course of therapy should prompt referral to an infectious diseases specialist or gastroenterologist.
— Peggy Sue Weintrub, MD Published in Journal Watch Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine February 16, 2011
Citation(s): Nylund CM et al. Clostridium difficile infection in hospitalized children in the United States. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2011 Jan 3; [e-pub ahead of print].
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Several years ago, we brought home a little pup that we called "Annie Belle". She was a cute little girl and was just a puppy of seven weeks. She was a little independent and at times a little stubborn. She would love you when she wanted to, but when you wanted to love on her, she was just a little distance at times.
Most of our dogs will sleep with us or lay in our lap when we want to be near them, Annie on the other hand will keep her distance and at times walk a wide berth around you. Don't get me wrong, she is a loving dog, but it's on her terms and or when she needs something from you, but she always got along with the other dogs.
After she reached adulthood, we knew we would breed her and had prepared ourselves and her for the big moment. Well that time came several months ago and to say the least, it wasn't very pleasant for her. she became a little spooked and scared and I happened to be near her and saw the fear in her face and her saucer wide eyes. Not wanting her to be scared, I sat with her and held her and comforted her while things occurred which can take some time with dogs. Annie buried her face into my neck and she was scared and wanted to walk away, but couldn't. For nearly 20 minutes, I held her and stroked her face talking to her, just to let her know I was there and everything would be OK, just trust me... When she was free and was able to leave, I thought that would be the end of that, just another day on the farm and we would go on as usual, or so I thought…
After about 3 or 4 weeks I noticed my little shadow showing up and walking into the room I was in looking for me. I will never forget the time I was sitting in the recliner and Annie jumped on the couch and walked into my lay and nuzzled down for a quick nap, but just a cat nap as she was gone in a flash. Elaine noticed and even mentioned that "that's a first" Annie jumped down and I know I had a little smile on my face as she walked away, because that WAS the first time Annie came to me and laid in my lap. Little things seemed to change with her, she would lie next to me most every evening while I would rub her swollen belly, and she got close, but never too close…
As she progressed with her pregnancy, this routine never changed, but on the night of her delivery, things happened that I never expected. Elaine was in bed because she had to go to work and I was on puppy duty and at 4:20 am, the first pup was born as I watched and assisted. "Come on girl, help me out" as I stimulated the pup and cleaned its mouth and face, something the mother will usually do. I then held it up to her, wanting her to take over, but to my surprise, she turned her head and ignored the pup. "Elaine, I need you" I yelled into the bedroom "We've got a problem". Annie wanted nothing to do with the pup and would not help out at all and this is a very critical moment and it looks downhill from here if something doesn't change and change quickly. With 7 more pups to be delivered, we had a big problem. After some gentle persuasion and trust, she took the first lick on the nose of the pup and then another and then many more. Thank you Lord, she has accepted it and things were looking up and it was for the rest of the night, all were delivered and everyone was healthy and whole, life was good and it actually was….
"What a different dog" Elaine said as Annie jumped into my arms for a nap one night, something she will regularly do nearly every night. Me and my little shadow are inseparable now and we will both be grateful for the trust we put into each other.
She will look or hunt for me and always expect a place on my lap which she has. Sometimes spots do change for the better because trust, love and compassion replaced fear and anxiety as it did several months ago...My Sweet girl


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- Combine some cream cheese, juice from an orange, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Serve as a spread to this bread.
- This bread is well paired with coffee, or tea.
- Don't be afraid to double or triple the amount of orange peel, I probably used 3 tablespoons. in this loaf.
- Bake for a full hour. I took this loaf out at 55 minutes based on a darkening crust on top which I took as a sign of being completely done. It could have used five more minutes.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa's passing game last season was all about the tight ends.
Which made sense, since T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant would go on to be first-round selections in the NFL draft.
It's different this season for the No. 19 Hawkeyes, who play Saturday at Iowa State.
Eleven players have receptions so far this season. The lone tight end with any catches, Shaun Beyer, has just three receptions for 30 yards, and those came in the season-opening win over Miami (Ohio).
"Last year, our real experience and talent, our best talent, was at the tight end position," coach Kirk Ferentz said Tuesday. "You kind of go where your talent is, in some ways, and everyone else fills in around it. We're a little bit more able to make people respect us out wide now than we were maybe two years ago. And hopefully that can continue to develop."
Wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette, who leads the Hawkeyes (2-0, 1-0 Big Ten) with eight receptions for 148 yards, said it was no surprise the tight ends got the catches a year ago.
"Now, everybody's involved," he said. "Now, it's like everyone we have can impact the game."
The wide receivers have made the biggest impact. Junior Brandon Smith has five catches for 48 yards. Redshirt freshmen Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Nico Ragaini each have four receptions, as does sophomore Oliver Martin, who transferred from Michigan early in the summer.
All six of quarterback Nate Stanley's touchdown passes have gone to wide receivers: Smith-Marsette has three, and Smith, Tracy and Martin each have one.
"It's not like one person on the team is making all the catches," Ragaini said. "Everyone is getting some love, which is awesome for all of us. They can't double-team all of us."
Stanley said it doesn't feel all that different to him.
"It all depends on what the defense gives us," he said. "We have route concepts that the tight ends are involved in. But if the defense takes them away, they're taken away. We have other options."
Those options now have experience. Stanley, in his third season as the starting quarterback, hasn't missed a start in 28 games. Smith-Marsette and fellow junior wide receiver Smith have been playing since they were true freshmen. Martin caught 11 passes for Michigan last season.
"You get that experience on the field, where you see things differently, everything slows down," said Smith-Marsette, whose 113 receiving yards in last Saturday's 30-0 win over Rutgers were a career high. "Being older, you can lead the younger guys, what you see out there, what needs to be done. The more experience definitely helps me, helps Brandon."
His quarterback agreed.
"I think it shows up in the speed in which they play," said Stanley, who needs 15 more touchdown passes this season to become Iowa's all-time leader in that category. "Those guys, they're all out every single play. One, they've physically prepared themselves to play and two, they know what they need to do."
Stanley appreciates the multiple options, but spreading the ball around isn't something he considers.
"When I'm out on the field, I don't really realize who has many catches, who doesn't," he said. "But it is important for us having that many guys, and not missing a beat on the field."
Smith-Marsette called it a "nice rotation" that challenges defenses: "You can't just heavily guard one person, or two people. It's pretty much been the fact of who can make the next play."
Everyone, it seems, wants to make that next play.
"There is that aspect," Smith-Marsette said. "We push each other, we feed off each other, every day. Somebody's slacking, we tell them, 'Hey, let's go.' It's starting to show on Saturdays."
"They can't really guard one person, because we're all making the big catches," Ragaini added.
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John Cardinal O'Connor, who is fighting back from a debilitating illness, is offering prayers of support for Mayor Giuliani, recently diagnosed with prostate cancer.
"The cardinal is continuing to pray for Mayor Giuliani and celebrated Mass for him shortly after hearing the news of Mayor Giuliani's illness," said Joseph Zwilling, the cardinal's spokesman.
O'Connor, 80, underwent brain surgery last summer to remove a small tumor. Since returning from a trip from the Vatican in February, he's been severely weakened and has made few public appearances.


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This is the second of the two cards I made for LJ's Lawn Fawn Swap that she is hosting on SCS. I have purchased a few of these stamps and matching dies in the last year or so and I really like using them. My first card was posted yesterday.
Here is the inside of my card:
I hope Laura Jean and the others swappers like my card!
Image/Sentiment: Lawn Fawn Wish You Were Here Stamp Set
Cardstock/Patterned Paper: Recollections 110# White; Gina K Lipstick Red, Turquoise Sea, Fresh Asparagus; Imaginisce Scooter's Vacation Now Em-barking Pattered Paper
Ink: Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Lawn Fawn Wish You Were Here Dies; SU Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding; Green Brads


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Tick-free existence comes to an end on Cobble Hill
As warmer, spring-like weather patterns continue to be resisted by a combination of snow squalls, rain and cold weather, it's important to recognize and be prepared for some of the hazards that outdoor travelers are likely to confront at this time of year.
Most outdoor travelers know how to stay warm, and how to deal with black flies, mosquitoes, no-see-ums and a host off other natural pests. But increasingly, the threat posed by disease-carrying ticks continues to threaten the carefree days of our youth, when the danger of walking barefoot was stubbing your toe or stepping on a piece of glass. My how times have changed!
Although I managed to remain tick free over the course of last year's fishing and hunting seasons, I spent a fair bit of time on the bare ground while sitting on watch without encountering a single tick. Despite the usual precautions, my tick-free existence recently ran out after I discovered a tick that was embedded in the calf of my left leg.
Typically, I tuck my pant-legs into my socks and avoid sitting on grass, leaves or crashing through thick round cover. These simple cautions have allowed me to remain tick free for all my years in the woods.
Sure, I've had a few ticks on my pant legs and on my arms, but until recent days I had never suffered an actual tick bite. I wish I could say the same about the leeches, spiders, wasps, yellow jackets and the bumblebees I've had to deal with. I've come across my share of pests in the woods, both four-legged and two-legged. Skunks and punks, I've faced them all. I believe the skunks were more hospitable, and they usually smelled better.
Travelers who have never encountered bumblebees usually come across them while walking in tall, grassy areas where they nest underground. Typically, an unwitting traveler may feel a slight tickle as the bee walks up the inside
of their pant leg until the fabric begins to constrict just below the waist.
By then, the bee is usually quite agitated. I'll leave the rest of the story to the reader's imagination. Needless to say, the ensuing dance with bumblebees bumbling around the nether regions of your crotch is likely to be one of the most entertaining and embarrassing moments in a young man's life.
In all instances — with more than a half dozen to date — the bumblebee nests I have encountered were disturbed while I was pushing a lawnmower, which provides a great excuse for not mowing the lawn.
"Not today honey, it's just too damn dangerous. Look, the bumblebees are out. We'll just have to harvest the lawn when the farmers hay their farms."
It was a first for me last weekend when I discovered a tick embedded in my calf. I removed it by carefully twisting it and applying alcohol. It was still alive when I flushed it down the drain. I kept an eye on the wound and there was no obvious sign of infection. I swabbed the bite with an alcohol pad and kept an eye on it for a couple of days.
At this time of year, outdoor travelers, hikers, turkey hunters, anglers and others need to be aware of exposure to ticks while hiking, fishing, hunting, bird watching or just walking in the woods. These activities often entail sitting on the edges of fields and forests, where you can easily pick up a tick.
Gardeners and landscapers also spend time working along forest edges, mowing grass or cutting brush, where ticks are common.
A few simple precautions can help reduce the risk of tick bites. Before going out, apply insect repellent on your skin and treat your clothes with permethrin.
When possible, wear light-colored, long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and tuck your pants into your socks to keep ticks from the skin. Make daily tick checks part of the routine. If you find a tick, remove it right away, and swab it with alcohol. Keep an eye on the site for infection.
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The tick bite came about while I was hiking Cobble Hill with a group of friends. The small peak on the outskirts of Elizabethtown offers sweeping views of the Champlain Valley to the east and the High Peaks to the west.
However, it wasn't the view we were seeking. I was joined on the climb by a group of local naturalists who were looking for a truly unique rock formation known as tafoni. It turns out, Cobble Hill is one of less than a half-dozen locations where tafoni can be found in the state.
According to Evelyn Greene, a naturalist from North Creek who describes the odd formations as nested honeycomb or holey boulders, tafoni can be found around the world at sites ranging from the Adirondack peaks to ocean cliffs and even in desert caverns.
While tafoni formations have also been found near Thirteenth Lake and Garnet Lake, it appears the Cobble Hill location — which is on private land — is one of the best sites. Cobble is also home to several active peregrine falcon nests.
Growing up in Elizabethtown, Cobble Hill served as our playground. In fact, we used the tafoni formations as a place to hang out, since the hollow cavity of the caves were large enough to provide us with shelter from rain and snow.
After speaking and traveling with Greene, a self-taught tafone expert and daughter of renowned Adirondack preservationist Paul Schaefer, I developed a keen interest in learning more about the mystery of tafone. In the process, I located a patch of tafone in a cave located less than a mile from my hone in Ray Brook.
Mrs. Greene, a renowned local naturalist, asks anyone who has found tafone in the region to contact her at 251-3772.


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The tethered balloon system (TBS) is composed of a variety of winches, balloons, and instrumentation. The TBS operates up to 7,000' above ground level (AGL) within ARM's Restricted Airspace R-2204 at AMF3, sited at Oliktok Point, North Slope of Alaska. The typical balloons used are Skydoc Model #28 aerostats and 35 m3 Allsops helikites. The TBS is operated intermittently between April and November and the instrumentation deployed varies with conditions. ARM began TBS activities at the Southern Great Plains site in 2019.
The TBS operates within clouds at AMF3 and collects in situ data related to horizontal wind, ice microphysics, turbulence, thermodynamic state, aerosols, and the cloud top environment. Typical sensors deployed on the TBS are tethersondes that provide thermodynamic and wind-speed measurements, wetness sensors that indicate the presence of water and its state, supercooled liquid water content sensors, and radiosondes and a fiber-optic-based, distributed temperature-sensing system that provide thermodynamic measurements. The TBS also includes a continuously operated ground station that measures surface pressure, temperature, relative humidity, and 1-minute average and gust wind speeds.


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Source: The Quietus.
When you begin a slow-twitch exercise like running or cycling, your body naturally enters a state of indecision. It's establishing whether you're trying to escape from something and will therefore require a lot of stamina-boosting blood and oxygen in your legs, or if you're going to have to fight something, in which case it'll send blood to the muscles that control your limbs for explosive action should you need to fell an assailant. As a consequence, warming up is essential. It's time your body spends working out where might be the best place to send all that blood and oxygen. You can't just start a sprint and expect the best results. For anyone mildly interested in efficient exercise, this is all entry-level stuff. So why, then, do we not make the same allowances for listening to music while we exercise?
The aforementioned parallel, and I think it's a perfect one, struck me when I thought of the music of Sun Ra.


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Captain Eddy Lawler's Peak Sport Fishing in Exmouth, WA is responsible for the most talked about captain in recent Australian marlin history! Caught on 1st January 2018, the 1089.7lb blue marlin is the largest caught to IGFA rules in Australia's history. Shall we see an east coast grander blue marlin soon? We hope so!
With out further a do here is our Blue Marlin Grander video which we caught on 1st January 2018. Full IGFA legal Tease and switch caught by our Angler Clay Hilbert and weighed here in Exmouth at the Exmouth Game Fishing Club – EGFC.
The full fish mount now stands out the floor in Bluewater Tackle World Exmouth.
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Season 2018 Recaps
Captain Steve Ahlers on Hellraiser shared this recap video of Cairns marlin season 2018.
This is one of several marlin season recap videos shared from Captain Luke Fallon's KEKOA.


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Debt Restructuring VS Debt Consolidation
The severity of American personal debt was laid out in the sunlight last year when the independent PEW Charitable Trusts published its report, The Complex Story of American Debt: Liabilities in family balance sheets. Pew found that 80 percent of us have debt – with approximately $10 trillion nationwide tied up in mortgages. In fact, Pew says, mid-life Gen-Xers now carry twice as much mortgage debt as their Baby Boomer parents had at 30. And while they prefer not to have it, 70 percent of Americans told researchers that debt is the necessary evil in the pursuit of their lives.
Student loan debt, now estimated at $1.2 trillion, increases at a rate of $2,726.03 per second, according to MarketWatch. Forty million students have graduated with significant debt to blunt their buying power, which only contributes to the stalled economic rebound. A drop in mortgage debt over the last few years can be attributed to fewer people buying homes and more people borrowing against their equity to restructure or consolidate debt.
In a Nutshell: Debt Consolidation vs Debt Restructuring
Each method of wiping out and/or re-routing debt – consolidation or restructuring – comes with it attendant risks and advantages. The debt restructuring process is ordinarily the recourse for imminent bankruptcies and is ordinarily a first choice for struggling business and institutional borrowers. For homeowners, restructuring can be created through Chapter 13 bankruptcy with a five-year payout with approval from the lender. In the distaff side, it can destroy your credit for 10 years or longer. Debt consolidation, done under guidance of legitimate lenders, can be a credit lifesaver.
Debt Consolidation Pros and Cons
LendingTree's Debt Consolidation Calculator is designed to give borrowers a snapshot of the potential monthly payments and other benefits of consolidating outstanding debt into a single loan at a lower interest rate. Refinancing is often the path of choice for distressed homeowners. So are personal loans. Here are two other common choices to avoid a torrent of collectors:
Balance Transfer
For consumers with good credit, some lenders offer a zero-interest balance transfer card at an introductory rate, adjusting in nine months to at least 13.24 percent. But remember, those rates after the introductory period are variable. There are low upfront fees for the card but transfer fees, while negotiable, are around 3 percent. Do some people hop from zero-free introductory rate card to another one before the interest rate goes up? You bet they do. But be ready to pay all transfer fees and, by the way, a late payment can jack you into the high-interest rates while harming your credit.
Home Equity Loan
Borrowers can use home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC) products to bundle outstanding debt into manageable payments, with leeway in locking in either beneficial terms or interest rates. HELOCs this week are as low as 2.96 percent. In some cases, interest paid on the consolidation loan is tax deductible. Of course, the house is on the line if the borrower falls behind again. And whatever debt the borrower rolled into the consolidation loan (along with the house) cannot be discharged by a bankruptcy.


text: Judith Wehs Gillespie. Age 76 of Park Ridge. Beloved wife of James R. Loving mother of Heidi, Alyssa, Ben, Jerome, Amber and the late Jim. Devoted grandmother of Inaya, Amrita, Darshan, Bailey, Tyler, Logan, Ben, Will, James, Jake, Jamie and George. Dear sister of the late James L. Wehs. Visitation Monday, December 17, 4-8 p.m. at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Funeral Tuesday, friends and family to meet at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church. Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Town of Maine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Luminarts Cultural Foundation, www.luminarts.org, are appreciated. Please visit the Judith Wehs Gillespie YouTube site.


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Understanding Dementia Event – Saturday 28 September 2013
At The Good Care Group we truly understand how difficult it can be for the families of those living with dementia. Our established Understanding Dementia event provides families with an opportunity to meet with our leading dementia experts and ask questions to gain insights into the condition and how high quality dementia care can be delivered at home. It also provides you with an opportunity to meet other families with whom you may share similar experiences.
Once again our guest speaker is Penny Garner, founder of leading dementia charity, The Contented Dementia Trust and pioneer of the ground-breaking SPECAL method. The SPECAL method is a practical and effective approach to communicating with someone living with dementia that addresses challenging behaviour in order that the person remains content and calm. 'The SPECAL Photograph Album, with its Three Golden Rules', holds the key to a whole new way of caring for a person with dementia, and opens the door to lifelong well-being for everyone concerned. All our professional carers are trained to deliver the SPECAL method and we have won awards for its innovative application in caring for individuals in their own homes.
So why not join us at this event. Due to this events popularity places are limited, so please RSVP at your earliest convenience to secure your place.
Date: Saturday 28th September 2013
Time: 1330 hours – 1630 hours
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Belfast International Airport has come under fire after refusing to allow a wheelchair user on a flight with his wheelchair repair kit after it was deemed a security risk.
Steve Smithers, who was flying to London Gatwick, carries an RGK kit containing spanners and wheel nuts as well as his catheter and diabetes medication and was left in tears after staff at the security desk claimed the spanners could "dismantle the plane."
Staff told him he would need to put it in the hold, but if he did so, he would not have enough time to make it back through security and on the plane. When suggesting cabin crew could hold the kit until landing, his proposal was dismissed. Despite explaining there was a rental car waiting at the other side which would require his kit to adjust his chair to fit the car, security supervisors refused him access beyond the gate.
Steve had booked the flight to visit his 79-year-old father who was set to begin chemotherapy but has been forced to postpone until the end of August, vowing to never fly again.
EasyJet and the car hire company issued full refunds, with the budget airline offering compensation for his time waiting on his luggage thereafter.
He told the BBC: "When I booked this trip, all I wanted to do was to get to see my seriously ill father.
"I have travelled extensively over the 11 years I have been paralysed and there have never been any problems preventing me from doing so independently.
"I just wanted someone to listen to me. For disabled people it is not about asking for special treatment, but simply wanting the opportunity to live life as unimpaired by our disabilities as is possible, and to be allowed to do so with dignity. On this occasion, it was particularly pertinent for me as this was the last opportunity I would have to see my father before he starts chemotherapy, but no disabled person should have to experience this, regardless of the circumstances for their trip."
An airport spokesperson said: "As the treatment experienced by Mr Smithers during this process fell well below standards expected from security personnel, in order to remedy this, the airport will be immediately reviewing customer service and escalation procedures with our security provider ICTS."


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At CO Garage Pros We Are The Best When It Comes To Maintaining Your Garage Door! If you have a garage door that is not broken but needs some TLC, then give us a quick call, we will give you a free estimate and send out a tech within 30 minutes of your call!
We will Come to your Garage Door and inspect it for and safety issues, rusted metal or cables, broken tracks, non-responsive garage door opener and we will repair or replace all of your broken items!
Lubrication – We apply lubricant to all of the areas that pull the garage doors, all the wheels, hinges, locks and tracks.
Reversing Mechanism Test (Automatic Garage Doors) – This is a test that looks at your edge sensors; if something is in the way of the sensor the garage door should raise back up when trying to close.
Photo Eye Test – If there is something in the way of your photo eyes when the garage is trying to close, it will just raise back up! So we come in and correctly clean your photo eyes and make sure your garage door completely closes.
Force Setting Test – This is a test where we see if your garage door is closing with the downward force of the garage door itself.
Garage Door Balance Test – We see if your garage door is unbalanced (ie. the left side is higher than the right). We adjust your springs and pulleys so that the door is level with the ground.


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Currency is a medium of exchange widely used for the purchase of goods and services and usually backed up or endorsed by a government; indeed, to the present day (as of 1601) almost all currencies in the Principia Moderni III Universe are backed up by physical gold, while some are simply worth their intrinsic value.
The (Venetian) DucatThe Venetian Ducat takes its name from the name given by commoners from various states in the Adriatic to high value silver and gold coins. "The Duke's coin" is the longer version of the original name. The Ducat is known for its stability in worth, every Ducat weighs the same as another - which also allows traders, merchants and officials to discover where a coin has had chippings taken from it - this consistency along with the fact that it is an official currency in Venice has made it a favourite amongst merchants and traders. Prior to the early 1400s the Florin was the main trade and reserve currency of Europe but now it has been supplanted by the Ducat in that role.
By 1425, most merchants and traders in Europe use the Ducat in some capacity. Many nations have adopted the Ducat formally and informally as an official currency. With the dawn of the Mediterranean Sea Trade League, it is difficult to trade in the Mediterranean in large amounts without having a good supply of Ducats, although with the Stavraton now pegged to it a combination of the two currencies is preferred. Many currencies of the world are pegged to the Ducat, making it a perfect intermediate currency too further increasing its use as a reserve currency.
Countries using the Ducat:
- Venetian Republic & Empire
- Epirote Republic
- Muscovy
- Bavaria & Vassals
Currencies pegged to the Ducat:
- Roman Stavraton
- English Pound Sterling
- Mashriqi Dinar
- Hamburg Mark (1452)
- Oldenburg Gelder (1452)
- Portuguese Real (1453)
The (Roman) Stavraton
The Stavraton, originally named for its depiction of the Christian cross, is the national currency of the Roman Empire. At first a large silver coin intended to replace the discontinued gold coins, the Stavraton was reformated into both gold and silver coins as part of the economic Palaiologian Reforms created by Emperor Manuel II.
The currency was reformed by Emperor Manuel II in 1420, standardizing the currency and also officially re-introducing gold currency. The official currency in the Roman Empire is the Stavraton, so named for the crosses that typically marked its obverse. By around 1600, however, most coins were stamped with the Imperial eagle rather than the cross.
Silver coins were remarked as the Aspron, which is usually pegged as four Asprons to a Stavraton. Asprons are typically the most common currency used in the form of international tributes and trade transactions, for fear of Stavratons being stolen. Despite this, both are often used.
Copper coins, known as Tournesions, are still in circulation, often used as pocket change or offerings of charity rather than important purchases. There are a hundred Tournesions to an Aspron.
The (Pskovian) ZlotnikIN order to greater preserve their independence, have more control over their economics and to increase the relevance of Pskov as a European center of trade and commerce, the Pskovian Veche, in 1432, passed a series of comprehensive reforms culminating in the creation of a national bank (along with the institutions for money lending) and an official mint, along with their own currency to rival the reliability of the Ducat: The Zlotnik.
The new currency introduced would be pegged to the new weights introduced in that year, with the new highest-value coin, the zlotnik (also the name of the new weight) being worth the gold in 1.5 ducats (approx five grams). Using the equivalency to the new weights and measures system, the creation of a single mint (with subsidiaries), and the equivalency to the new weights system, the Pskovians hoped to increase the reliability of their currency for generations to come, and hope that many more nations adopt it. This dream was first realized in 1434, just two years after the introduction, when Muscovy adopted the system, and made the Prince of Pskov the head of the Mint, which enacted a law making the Zlotnik one of two official currencies, alongside the Venetian Ducat (this allowed them to have some modicum of control over the production of coins, as all ducats are produced in Venice). Novgorod quickly followed suit in 1440, adopting it as their official currency after many years of unofficial use. Later followed Great perm, which set the official date of adoption at 1451 to make room to prepare for the change of currency.
The Zlotnik began to spread to surrounding regions, with traders around the Baltic and the Hanseatic traders from Pskov and Novgorod using the coin in day-to-day purchases, making it known throughout the Baltic. Traders from Pskov also introduced the coin in Poland, where it was adopted in 1450 after years of pressure, Lithuania where it was adopted shortly after vassalization by Muscovy, Prussia, and the Golden Horde. The Spread of this currency has created the "Zlotnik Zone" in the Rus' states and their surroundings. This primitive monetary Union expected to grow rapidly, especially with the center of the Russian renaissance centered in Pskov.
The (British) Pound Sterling
The Pound Sterling, or just known as pound is the sole currency of the Empire of Britannia and all realms and holding therein. Originally pegged to the Venetian Ducat, the Pound (£) is now currently at a higher value, making it one of the currencies in Europe worth the most. The Pound is well used in trade, particularly in the North, where a lack of a strong currency has led to the Pound becoming a pseudo-official currency of the North Sea Trade Group. The currency is currently backed by silver and gold, but is also supported by the economies of the regions that use the Pound. The pound dates back to pre-13th century and evidence suggests it originated the Scottish town of Stirling. When Scotland was invited and taken over by the English in the latter part of the 13th century, it became the official currency of the United Kingdoms of Greater Albion, when Albion changed into the Empire of Britannia,all currencies previously traded in Éire and Brittany officially converted to using the Pound as the sole currency of the Empire. Prior to decimalisation, the pound was divided into 20 shillings and each shilling into 12 pence, making 240 pence to the pound. The symbol for the shilling was "s." — not from the first letter of the word, but from the Latin solidus. The symbol for the penny was "d.", from the French denier, from the Latin denarius (the solidus and denarius were Roman coins). A mixed sum of shillings and pence, such as 3 shillings and 6 pence, was written as "3/6" or "3s. 6d." and spoken as "three and six" (except for "1/1," "2/1" etc., which were spoken as "one and a penny," "two and a penny," etc.). 5 shillings was written as "5s." or, more commonly, "5/-". The stroke (/) indicating shillings is also known as a solidus and was originally an adaptation of the long s which represented that word.
Various coin denominations had, and in some cases continue to have, special names—such as crown, farthing, sovereign and guinea. See Coins of the pound sterling and List of British coins and banknotes for details. The currency is currently used as the sole currency of The Empire of Britannia, the colonies of New Cambridgeshire, Ivory Coast, Port Katrina and the Sub-Indian holdings, and the Isles of Mann, Jersey, Guernsey, and the Breton peninsula.
- Some of this information was taken from http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pound_sterling#Subdivisions_and_other_units and is not written by me.
The (Imperial) Reichstaler
The Imperial Reichstaler is the official currency of the Holy Roman Empire and all nations that are a part of the Holy Roman Empire.
At the peak of the Holy Roman Empire, there were mints at the following locations:
- Hall, Tirol
- Vienna, Austria
- Joachimsthal, Bohemia
- Annaberg, Saxony
- Riga, Livonia
Chinese copper coins and paper money
Anyone, be free to add information about your nation's currency and links to descriptions on this page.


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Summer Fun Shoots 3rd Thursday of the month May through August every year.
3 targets – $3 entry. Winner take all. Shoot any time between 4:30 and 7:30pm High and Low targets score, middle is removed. Calber and targets change every month and are announced at the previous shoot and via email newsletter. Sign up for our mailing list.
July 2019 .380 winner Steve M.
August 2019 .38 double action only winner Damon T.
Annual INTER-CLUB rifle/pistol shoot: September through April every year.
Third Thursday of the Month September – April
7:00 P.M. Sharp — $10.00 Entry Fee
Shoot Contact Information:
Glen Park Chapter – Gary Miller 219-688-8276
5700 Mississippi Ave.
Merrillville, IN 46310
Website: www.glenparkiw.org
The Shoot consists of five (5) events (targets); at least one target shall be a "fun" target event. The Equipment needed shall be a .22LR rimfire Rifle with either peep sights or open sights. Rifle open sights shall receive a one (1) point per shot target bonus score. The Pistol shall be a .22LR rimfire with open sights. Shooters over the age of 65 shall be allowed to use a "Red-Dot" sight on the pistol. Laser sights shall not be allowed. The ammunition requirement shall be at least 50-100 rounds for the Shoot.
Prize Money shall be as follows for each Class and Event (target):
1. $4.00 First Place
2. $3.00 Second Place
3. $2.00 Third Place
9mm Pistol – Ammunition FMJ only (target 5)
.38 Pistol – Standard Velocity ammunition including Wadcutter and Semi-Wadcutter $2.00 Entry Fee
.45 ACP Pistol – Ammunition FMJ or Lead $2.00 Entry Fee
2019/2020 Shoot Dates:
Sept. 19th
Oct. 17th
Nov. 21st
Dec. 19th
Jan. 16th
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Clicked these Chinese Honeysuckles (also called Madhu Malti or Rangoon Creeper) in my backyard. What the eyes saw, could capture only a fraction of it in my picture. But they are still a pretty bunch, aren't they? Also on more backyard update there is a purple sunbird nest and a tailor bird nest in the henna and a small mango tree respectively. As I did not get out in April pictures are a bit slow to come by. Hopefully this would be rectified in May.
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The Brewers Association recently announced an amendment to their marketing and advertising guidelines, taking a stand against what John Holl, Editor of All About Beer Magazine, calls, "offensive, sexist branding." The announcement was made in addition to their new initiative to advance the diversity in the craft brewing community.
The two lines added to the code state that marketing and advertising materials should not "contain sexually explicit, lewd or demeaning brand names, language, text, graphics, photos, video or other images that reasonable adult consumers would find inappropriate for consumer products offered to the public."
The complete Brewers Association Marketing and Advertising Code can be found here.
According to IndyStar, under these new guidelines, while controversial beer brands will still be able to be submitted for awards at the World Beer Cup or Great American Beer Festival, if found guilty of breaking the code, "they will not be allowed to use the association in any way to market that beer."
To avoid these repercussions, beer brands will be looking to update their identities in a less offensive manner. A recent example the industry has seen of this is Route 2's popular beer, Leg Spreader, which previously featured an illustration largely critiqued as, "sexist and objectifying to women." The label has been redesigned sans the scrutinized imagery.
While some breweries fear that this change will be a set back to hard work they've put into building their identities, refreshing the visual aesthetic and messaging of their brand could mean an overarching growth opportunity for their business. If done right, the cleanliness of their marketing and advertising efforts will appeal to a larger audience, without compromising the authenticity of their brand's story.
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The British Crime Survey has revealed that the number of working-age adults using cocaine is at its highest for 12 years and more young adults in the UK take the drug than take Ecstasy. Other researc suggests its impact on society has never been greater.
BCS research indicates that a wider variety of social groups and types are taking cocaine than ever before.
Meanwhile, a survey commissioned by DrugScope, the independent organisation that maps trends in the supply and use of illicit substances, suggests that while drug addiction is not on the rise, the number of people whose lives are affected by drugs is considerably higher than many imagine.
The ICM poll of more than 1,000 people aged over 18 found that 19% had "personal experience of drug addiction" either directly or among family or friends. About 11% knew a friend who had experience of drug addiction, 6% had a family member who is or was drug dependent, while 2% - representing more than 1.2 million adults nationally - had themselves experienced drug dependency.
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Meet Sue Epperson
I have been training clients for over 20 years using my expertise to help them achieve their personal fitness goals.
My method is efficient results-oriented training. The purpose of every workout is to achieve the body you want. It's not about just working out, it's about doing specific exercises, with the right weight, to get results sooner...otherwise, you're just wasting time and energy. You will also learn what to do and how to do it so that you continue on the path to success when you're working out on your own. To this, I add meal plans specific to each individual.
I train clients in San Francisco at Fitness SF SOMA as an independent trainer.
I competed in my first bodybuilding competition at the 1990 NPC San Francisco Bodybuilding Championships at which I placed third. Not bad for my first competition and definitely a lot of fun.
PERSONAL TRAINING - Includes Free Consultation and Diet
10 sessions or less $90 each
20 sessions $1700 ($85 each)
30 sessions $2400 ($80 each)
Couples session $125 each
(Prices do not include gym membership or day pass.)
Fitness SF SOMA (as an independent trainer)
1001 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA
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9, Rue de Constantinople , 75008 Paris, France Show on the map
¥4,836 /night
TripAdvisor Score Based on 301 reviews
- WiFi
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With a stay at Ibis Styles Paris Gare Saint Lazare, you'll be centrally located in Paris, convenient to Parc Monceau and Galeries Lafayette. This hotel is close to Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower.
Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms feature toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and housekeeping is provided.
Featured amenities include a computer station, newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Check-in and check-out
Check-in starts at: 12:00
Check-out ends at: 12:00
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