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The Deja Vu Review is a weekly meme hosted by Brittany at The Book Addicts Guide. Its an opportunity to revisit old books you might have read before you launched your blog, but that you think should maybe still be highlighted.
A Classic
For as big of a reader that I have been for many years, my knowledge of the classics is sorely lacking. In part because growing up in Australia, lots of the classics that kids read in the US aren't read – I also didn't take the English class where they did read some of those classics. So it wasn't until college when I optionally took a Shakespeare course for English (yes, i was that person) and moving into my 20's and now 30's, that I have started reading more classics. In fact, just recently, I decided to participate in the The Classics Club 5 year challenge – where the goal is to read 50 classics (you determine what makes a book a classic) in the next 5 years. I had a great time picking my books, now to actually read them 😉
But onto the Deja Vu Review question – this was actully a relatively easy pick for me. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. This was one of the first classics I read after I graduated from college and started listening to audiobooks on a regular basis and I was blown away. I loved reading/listening about Jane's trials and tribulations and came to love her as a character. While I haven't yet, I easily forsee myself re-reading JE in the future. As well as watching several (if not all) of the various movie adaptions that have come out over the years.
I am also excited to see what lays in the future for me with the other classics that I have chosen to read.


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CRC of an Arbitrary Length Buffer
The basic approach to performing the CRC of an arbitrary-length buffer is to divide up the input into a series of fixed-sized buffers, then process each such buffer in a manner similar to the aforementioned example. The size of the fixed-size buffer can be selected to optimize the performance of the range of buffer lengths in a specific usage model. In one specific example, 1920 bytes of the input are iteratively processed until the size of the remaining bytes is less than 1920. We then process 960 bytes, 480 bytes, and/or 240 bytes, depending on how many bytes remain after each step. Finally, the remaining bytes (fewer than 240) are processed in a straightforward linear manner.
The processing for each buffer is handled in a manner similar to processing the 1024-byte fixed-size buffer, except that there is no "final Qword" (because 1920 is divisible by 3). Instead, the processing of the third (least-significant) portion of the input (i.e., the processing that results in crc2) stops one Qword short. Then the recombination becomes identical to that of the 1024-byte fixed-size buffer.
One further optimization is to note that the tables are defined by the distance the partial CRC value needs to be shifted down. This is basically 1/3 or 2/3 of the buffer size minus the 8 bytes to reflect that we are stopping one Qword early. So, for the 240-byte buffer, we need tables that shift by 72 and 152 bytes. For the 480-byte buffer, we need tables that shift by 152 and 312 bytes, and so on. The second table for a given buffer size is the same as the first table for the next larger buffer. That means that for four sizes of buffers, we only need five tables (rather than eight). The use of a small number of fixed buffer sizes is needed to keep the number of tables reasonable. Refer to the aforementioned whitepaper [2] for the detailed description, code, and performance of methods to perform CRC on arbitrary-length buffers.
Performance- CRC of a 1024-Byte Buffer
The performance was measured on the Intel Core i7 Processor and represents the performance on a single core running a single thread. For each run, we compute the CRC of the same data buffer 350,000 times. The CRC output of one calculation is used as the initial CRC for the next calculation to serialize them. The rdtsc instruction is used to sample the processors timestamp clock before and after the run, to get the number of timestamps per run. We then perform 256 runs, discarding the 64 fastest and 64 slowest times, and use the mean of the remaining 128 values. This number is then adjusted to reflect that the timestamp clock may not run at the same rate as the processor core clock due to turbo mode and/or power saving features. Our CRC implementation designed for the fixed-size of 1024 bytes performs at the rate of ~ 1.17 cycles/Qword.
We described optimized algorithms and code for computing the iSCSI CRC, which unleashes the full potential of the CRC32 instruction introduced in the Intel Core i7 processor. The performance of these methods tend towards 1.17 cycles/Qword for large/fixed buffers.
The authors would like to thank Erdinc Ozturk, Gil Wolrich, and Deniz Karakoyunlu for their contributions to the development and optimization of the implementation.
[1] Intel 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer's Manual Volume 2A: Instruction Set Reference, A-M http://www.intel.com/products/processor/manuals/
[2] Fast CRC Computation for iSCSI Polynomial Using CRC32 Instruction http://download.intel.com/design/intarch/papers/323405.pdf
[3] __cpuid, __cpuidex http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hskdteyh.aspx
[4] "Determining a Message Residue," Gopal et al. United States Patent 7,886,214
[5] "Determining a Message Residue," Gueron et al. United States Patent Application 20090019342
[6] "Determining a Message Residue," Gopal et al. United States Patent Application 20090158132
[7] "A Tutorial on CRC Computations", Ramabadran et al., Micro, IEEE, IEEE Computer Society, Aug. 1988, pp. 62-75.
[8] "High-Speed CRC Design for 10 Gbps applications," Lin et al., lSCAS 2006, IEEE, pp. 3177-3180.
[9] "Cyclic Redundancy Code (CRC) Polynomial Selection for Embedded Networks," Koopman et al., The International Conference on Dependable Systems and Networks, DSN- 2004, pp. 1-10.
[10] "Parallel CRC Realization," Campobello et al., IEEE Transactions on Computers, vol. 52, No. 10, IEEE Computer Society, Oct. 2003, pp. 1312-1319.
[11] "A Systematic Approach to Building High Performance Software-based CRC Generators," Kounavis et al., Proceedings of the 10th IEEE Symposium on Computers and Communications, ISCC 2005; pp. 855-862.
Vinodh Gopal, Jim Guilford, Martin Dixon, and Wajdi Feghali are IA Architects with the IAG Group at Intel Corporation.


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It's a near universal truth: everyone wants more money.
Some people want more to improve their quality of life, others want to pay down debt faster, while most simply seek the comfort and security that comes from building a nest egg.
Oftentimes, the easiest route is to simply cut back on expenses. But unless you're already comfortably wealthy, most people can't reduce their personal budget without affecting their quality of life or that of their family.
But there are ways of making more money without sacrificing what we already enjoy, and everyone, regardless of rank or station, is capable of bolstering their revenue streams one way or another.
If you're already gainfully employed, requesting a raise is often the ideal place to start because it doesn't require more of your time for more money.
Before running to the boss with your hand out looking for a few more shekels, the first question you should ask yourself is whether or not you deserve it.
The reality is that just showing up to punch your hours and never going above and beyond doesn't entitle you to a raise from your employer, regardless how indispensible you feel.
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Don't explain why you need or want more money – your boss likely doesn't care – and don't compare yourself to what your co-workers make. Keep it professional and you're likely to be surprised by the result.
If the initial answer is no, don't be discouraged. Ask what you can do to earn a raise and do that on top of the effort you're already making.
Another alternative, while daunting, is changing jobs.
The most important thing to remember here is that it's easier to find work while you have work. Prospective employers will be more attracted to prospective employees who are already working.
If you've got a line on a higher-paying job, great, but when changing jobs there are more factors to weigh than just the size of your bi-weekly pay cheque.
What's the work environment like? How does the benefits package compare to that of your current employer? How will it impact your lifestyle outside of work? How does it factor into your long-term career plans?
Do your homework and it'll pay off in the end.
Conversely, you can keep your job and get a second part time job. Granted, this might not be the most appealing option for someone who feels they already work hard enough and it might not even be possible for those with a mountain of commitments outside the workplace, from kids to volunteer efforts to recreational activities.
That said, first things first, decide if you have the time. Figure out what will be the best fit for you that won't interfere with your primary career.
For some people, that might be as simple as putting your skills to use. As the saying goes: if you're good at something, never do it for free.
Maybe you can teach piano lessons, tutor high school students, cash in on your crafty side by selling your wares on online marketplaces.
One important thing to consider when taking on more employment, is the tax implication. If you're lucky enough to make a few bucks, be cognizant of how it will impact you come tax time.
Of course, you could always heed the advice of Forbes magazine founder Malcolm Forbes who said: "I made my money the old-fashioned way. I was very nice to a wealthy relative right before he died."


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A set of plays reacting to issues raised by the Trayvon Martin case will be created by seven playwrights with the support of theater companies around the country, including Baltimore's Center Stage.
The venture, "Facing Our Truth: Ten-Minute Plays on Trayvon, Race and Privilege," was launched by the New Black Fest, a New York-based organization that supports the work of black theater artists.
"We are interested in the playwrights and encouraging of the project," said Heather Jackson, public relations manager at Center Stage. "But there is a lot that is still not known. It's in the organic phase."
The participating playwrights: Marcus Gardley, the team of Mona Mansour and Tala Manassah, Winter Miller, Dominique Morisseau, Dan O'Brien and A. Rey Pamatmat. Their works are expected to be finished in September.
In addition to Center Stage, companies that have joined the project include Washington's Woolly Mammoth, New York's National Black Theatre, Atlanta's Alliance Theatre, Chicago's Goodman Theatre and L.A.'s Mark Taper Forum.


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President Obama's perceived problem with Jewish voters is so huge that The New York Times needed to run four (4) articles in one day to fully encapsulate it.
At least that's the impression given by the Times' national web page, which on Friday led with four pieces discussing the meme that Jewish Americans may abandon Obama in 2012 because they think he isn't friendly enough toward Israel. Two of those pieces focused on the sentiment of Jewish voters in the key swing states of Pennsylvania and Florida. A third article showed a handful of Jewish voters expressing a lack of enthusiasm toward the President, while the fourth noted that Republicans are hoping to cut into the traditionally Democratic voting bloc in 2012.
The be fair, a recent Gallup poll did show Obama's approval rating dropping off among Jewish voters. Except that in that same poll, Obama's approval rating fell fairly evenly across the board, a point that even one of the Times' stories noted.
"While this constituency is clearly in play, a new Gallup poll shows that Jews are no more disillusioned than other Americans are with Mr. Obama.," the piece states.
The claim that Obama has a 'Jewish problem' was pushed over the summer in response to Obama's call for peace talks based, initially, on the 1967 border between Israel and Palestine. That argument really took off in the past two weeks following the special election victory of a Republican candidate in a heavily Jewish New York congressional district, with many commentators hailed that outcome as a sign that Jews were already jumping ship on Obama.


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It's August already. Hot and Humid, August! I find myself still wanting to bake yet not wanting to because of the heat. The poor AC runs non-stop while I cook, even with fans blowing to try and cool the air the least little bit. Perhaps I want to bake more now because I know I shouldn't. lol Regardless, I am on a venture to make treats for my little dogs. I did make some today and my little ones loved them. The kitties did also. ~smile~ I hope to have some pet recipes up soon. Do you cook for your other babies? Mine were so happy today, each time I went into the kitchen they came running in to see if I made them something new. Love and Hugs!and facebook. You will be so happy you did! *smile*
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I've been commissioned to make a coherent map for Topaz, and I've finished the terrain, as far as I can see, and would now like some help with additional locations like caves and forests from this map. Are they all still in the same place? Some of them are marked right next to some of the towns, so are they inside the town, or right outside? You'll notice the other regions are littered with those small green icons, some of which are on top of or inside the city icon, so this information will allow me to put them in the right place.
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There's also a cropped one of Caldera/Kirant here, in case anyone wants to do any labelling.
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This morning, as part of his A.M. Awesome post, our own Will LeBlanc brought the Nicolas Cage Matrix to our attention. Balancing the insanity of Cage's performance by the actual quality of the film, it's amazing how all over the chart he can be. While it remains unknown how high Cage's next film, Drive Angry 3D, will rank, it would seem that it will be positioned quite far to the right.
IGN has posted a new red band trailer for the Patrick Lussier film, labeled as a "Not For Your Consideration" ad, and I can't help but think that this movie is going to be one seriously insane ride. In the film, Cage stars as a father who breaks out of hell to kill the cult leader who killed his daughter and kidnapped his granddaughter.
Check out the trailer below.
The phrase "short but sweet" comes to mind. It's kind of hard to believe that this is only a 30 second spot, considering just how much they jam in there. Also, and I believe that I've said this before, but there's a very good chance that William Fitchner, who plays a demon hired by the devil to bring Nicolas Cage back, will steal the entire show with this one. Guess we'll have to wait until February 25 to find out.


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Manage PLC Programs and Meet FDA Requirements
PLC or DCS Programs Are Not Submitted to the FDA, but They Do Require Validation to Ensure Proper Functionality
In 2002 we received the following "Ask the Experts" question from one of our readers and since posting it on our site, along with our experts' answers, there has been a lot of interest from our online community.
Our reader asked:
The technicians and operators in our brewery sometimes change the PLC programs to accommodate maintenance and production requirements. We're concerned that the FDA would take issue with this practice. What should we do to be sure our PLC program management would be accepted by FDA inspectors?
Daren Moffatt, Pharmaceutical Industry Business Manager said that PLC and DCS control system configurations are a topic with many different opinions in the industry with regard to 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. Fifty percent of the companies Moffatt spok with with believed the control configuration is an electronic record and requires the same level of revision control and change tracking as an electronic batch production record. The other 50% agreed that modifications to the control configuration require change control, but did not believe the configuration falls under 21 CFR Part 11 jurisdiction.
"Certainly the PLC or DCS programs are not submitted to the FDA, but they do require validation to ensure proper functionality," said Moffatt.
Michael Burgin also chimmed in and said that there are multiple issues to consider when PLCs are included in the mix of process control strategy and design. Burgin estated that the key element in maintaining the PLC and also maintaining the design baseline is a SOP to determine what constitutes a minor and a major change. Burgin went on and listed 5 steps describing what the process should be like.
Moreover, Gimmi Filice said that the situation described by our reader in his question, was a direct violation of 21 CFR Part 11 although probably not sufficient to warrant a warning by the FDA.
If you want to read these experts' answers in full details and what our other experts had to say, visit our original artile "How Should We Manage PLC Programs to Meet FDA Requirements?" to learn more.


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Photos, videos and more from the National Coin Challenge finals
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Better late than never. That is better, right?
I'm not sure if it's because I'm not a morning person, or because I've become lazy, but getting up at 7am to go somewhere didn't seem that hard when I had to go to school. On July 28, that "somewhere" was the National Coin Challenge finals in the Sydney CBD and, determined to cover the event for the site, I got ready and caught a train to the city, albeit constantly yawning.
The Sydney Mint aka some random place, destination for the national finals
So I arrived at Sydney Mint on a rainy day and walked up to the front entrance where I was greeted by an old man and lady (you can just see them in the pic above). "Nintendo?" they asked, feebly. "YES," I demanded. Cringing, they showed me to the area where the event was being held. I turned a corner and saw some of the state winners (including some familiar faces) waiting to enter the room for the finals.
Challenge hopefuls line up to get their name tags
This long corridor is intended as a metaphor for the state winners' journey from relative obscurity to potential fame, or not
Waiting for the last few state winners to arrive. The national winners may or may not be in this photo, oooooh
Free water for those of us who were working up a sweat from standing around
More and more winners rolled in as the minutes passed some were greeted with cheers as if they were our Olympians returning home. Once almost everyone had arrived (one person was sick or something), we heard a loud whistle and proceeded to follow Jamie into the room where the finals would be played cheers ensued. The room had a large glass window across one side, overlooking a courtyard. The opposite wall housed the Mario Bros. Wii stage, with two more Wii stations on either side to allow for simultaneous matches. To set the scene, cut-outs of character artwork from the game were scattered near the walls and Star Coins hung from the ceiling.
Just for you, a rather lazy faux-panorama of the room
The all-too-familiar Mario Bros. Wii stage returns for one final show
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Jamie encouraged everyone to start practising before the real competition began.
A hole in the space-time continuum: two Marios in the same room! O.o
Some people move around REALLY quickly
DO WANT. Seats for players waiting for their turn. Or parents who like to hog them. That table in the middle is actually lit up from underneath
Has everyone forgotten how to play? Look how they're holding the controllers!
Yes, yes, that's how you play: with GIRLS
Sitting down, one of the many strategies used by players
Due to the nature of the finals, rankings in the Round of Five were crucial because the better an individual/team performed, the better their chances of proceeding through the finals. The individual finals used a page playoff-like system, where the top two placed winners of the first qualifying final advanced directly to the grand final. The tag team finals used an AFL finals system, and the rules for those matches reverted to Connection Tour rules the winning team being the one that had the winning player. Capiche?
Something to remind us where we were, it would have been awesome if the finals were played on this screen
Who will win? This Magic Rotating Board should tell us...
As always, watching the matches was just as fun as playing. Shouting "AWWWW!!!" and "YEEEAH!!!" with the crowd as we watched some really fantastic matches made for a great atmosphere, which I felt privileged to be a part of.
Jamie tries to sabotage the event by rubbing out someone's name
Throughout the day, there was a Japanese-looking, and (I'm assuming) Japanese-speaking, man and woman who walked around with a video camera, having chats with random people and filming the matches. I suppose this was for the Nintendo Channel though I haven't looked at that yet. I also armed my self with a video camera on the day, filmed all the action for you guys, and put together this here video. Enjoy.
About the video: the video took me all of two weeks to complete, hence why this write-up has taken so long to go up. I was reduced to using Movie Maker, which gave me woes come publishing time. Then I realised YouTube has a 15-minute limit on videos... anyway, here it is, split into three parts. Apologies for the low lighting, the place was a nightmare to shoot in. Also, the footage wasn't actually shot in 720p you'll only notice a quality difference in the titles so 480p or below is the way to go.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
"Dare Devils" Andrew and Sandra Dare take out the tag-team championship and are nothing short of elated
You know what kind of smile that is? That's an I've-won-a-trip-to-New-York kind of smile, well done Brendan!
(In case you didn't know, Brendan is actually our very own forum member ShadowLizard, so if you see him around, why not congratulate him?)
Trophy close-up. Figurines: 'bout $80. Black stand: priceless
After the finals, I pulled the champions aside for a quick chat about their wins:
Congratulations, you've just won the National Finals, how are you feeling right now?
BR: I still can't believe it. The day was perfect, Nintendo has really put in the extra effort with this tour and winning was the perfect end to a great day. I feel bad for the others who just missed out, but of course I am really happy with the result.
AD/SD: Ooh yeah, very excited, excited yeah... it was hard though yeah.
How did you find that last level and your competition this time around?
BR: Um, that first coin was tough and hard to get, but yeah I think I just smashed it and, yeah, it was pretty good from there.
AD/SD: Ah, Andrew dominated in that one, we actually like the ice level (laughs), that's true, yeah, that's one of his favourites so, yeah, he dominated in that one.
Was there a moment during the match when you realised you may have had enough coins and won?
BR: I felt it was pretty close the whole way through. After snagging the third large coin and exiting the ghost house for the final stretch, I was confident I had just done enough to win.
AD/SD: Since practicing all of the five levels for so long, you know where the most coins are to collect and how to get them, the problem and task is trying not to let nerves interfere with what you've learnt. This actually showed in the match, if you watched my actions where I tried to slide as Penguin Mario, I instead did a butt-stomp and then lost that power-up...
How much did you practise for this both before today and before the Tour?
BR: Every day (laughs), every day.
AD/SD: A hell of a lot actually, yeah, a hell of a lot. Ever since we heard it was on, ah, we didn't even know about the Coin Battle before we heard about it yeah um, we played the single-player and blitzed that together but um, yeah, we didn't know about the Coin Battle so we practised as much as we could, yep.
"champions.jpg" need I say more?
Was there anyone who helped you practise?
BR: A lot of Vooks members actually. NinjaDead was my main wing man who was constantly over to practice. Toshiya, Playa and ShadowStriker also helped out during some fun gaming nights.
Will this be your first time going to New York, even to the USA?
BR: I've never been out of Australia, so yeah.
AD/SD: It will, yeah. We've been to the US before so, we've been to Florida but we haven't been to New York.
So who are you guys going to take?
BR: Both my brother and dad wanted the ticket, but in the end my dad conceded and so I'll be going with my older bro who I am sure will be pretty happy as well.
AD/SD: Each other (laughs) yeah... oh, well if it's... do we only get... oh we're not really sure... we have to find out what's going on with that.
(We have since found out that the winners will spend five nights at a three-star hotel, and can take the trip at any time before the end of July next year)
Now you've also won $1000 to spend at the Nintendo World Store do you know what you're going to get?
BR: Probably, plushies, plushies and plushies. Wii games won't work, so maybe DS games...
AD/SD: Ah yeah, I'm gonna look at getting plushies and t-shirts (laughs) and ah, well, because of the region difficulties with, um, Wii games and stuff like that, you can't really buy much in terms of games but, yeah, any merchandise, and with Nintendo they have quite a bit, so... it's hard to find good merchandise over here, so, that's the Nintendo store and, yeah, they'll have the best stuff.
Australia's elite playing the game at the same time, I'm surprised the Wii didn't explode
The staff take over while waiting for us to rack off
The winners, and some Aussie-Nintendo folk, hang around for a bit
I craftily sneak into a final photo with the winners and the A-N clan
(This photo was from A-N member Clash's Facebook page hope it's okay that I used it!)
Congratulations once again to not only the winners, but also to all of you around Australia (and New Zealand) who competed in shopping centres and made this year's Tour one of the most enjoyable and memorable ever. The rest of us may not have won the competition, but I personally had so much more fun cheering others on amongst guys like those above than playing the matches.
These Connection Tours are made possible by all of you who love playing Nintendo games, so keep playing, and we'll see you next year.
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ICD-10 Code D22.11
Melanocytic nevi of right eyelid, including canthus
Diagnosis Code D22.11
Short Description: Melanocytic nevi of right eyelid, including canthus
Long Description: Melanocytic nevi of right eyelid, including canthus
Version 2019 of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code D22.11
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The code D22.11 is a "header" nonspecific and is not valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions. Consider using a similar code with the correct level of specificity.
Deleted Code
This code was deleted in the 2019 ICD-10 code set with the code(s) listed below. The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has published an update to the ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes which became effective October 1, 2018. This code was replaced for the FY 2019 (October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019).
- D22.111 - Melanocytic nevi of right upper eyelid, including canthus
- D22.112 - Melanocytic nevi of right lower eyelid, including canthus
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- Neoplasms (C00–D48)
Information for Medical Professionals
- 216.1 - Benign neo skin eyelid (Approximate Flag)
Information for Patients
Also called: Cafe au lait spot, Hemangioma, Mongolian spot, Nevus, Strawberry mark
Birthmarks are abnormalities of the skin that are present when a baby is born. There are two types of birthmarks. Vascular birthmarks are made up of blood vessels that haven't formed correctly. They are usually red. Two types of vascular birthmarks are hemangiomas and port-wine stains. Pigmented birthmarks are made of a cluster of pigment cells which cause color in skin. They can be many different colors, from tan to brown, gray to black, or even blue. Moles can be birthmarks.
No one knows what causes many types of birthmarks, but some run in families. Your baby's doctor will look at the birthmark to see if it needs any treatment or if it should be watched. Pigmented birthmarks aren't usually treated, except for moles. Treatment for vascular birthmarks includes laser surgery.
Most birthmarks are not serious, and some go away on their own. Some stay the same or get worse as you get older. Usually birthmarks are only a concern for your appearance. But certain types can increase your risk of skin cancer. If your birthmark bleeds, hurts, itches, or becomes infected, call your health care provider.
- Birthmarks - pigmented (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Birthmarks - red (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Cherry angioma (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Hemangioma (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Mongolian blue spots (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Port-wine stain (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Stork bite (Medical Encyclopedia)
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Also called: Nevus
Moles are growths on the skin. They happen when pigment cells in the skin, called melanocytes, grow in clusters. Moles are very common. Most people have between 10 and 40 moles. A person may develop new moles from time to time, usually until about age 40. In older people, they tend to fade away.
Moles are usually pink, tan or brown. They can be flat or raised. They are usually round or oval and no larger than a pencil eraser.
About one out of every ten people has at least one unusual (or atypical) mole that looks different from an ordinary mole. They are called dysplastic nevi. They may be more likely than ordinary moles to develop into melanoma, a type of skin cancer. You should have a health care professional check your moles if they look unusual, grow larger, change in color or outline, or in any other way.
NIH: National Cancer Institute
- Birthmarks - pigmented (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Giant congenital nevus (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Skin self-exam (Medical Encyclopedia)
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General Equivalence Map Definitions
The ICD-10 and ICD-9 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.
- Approximate Flag - The approximate flag is on, indicating that the relationship between the code in the source system and the code in the target system is an approximate equivalent.
- No Map Flag - The no map flag indicates that a code in the source system is not linked to any code in the target system.
- Combination Flag - The combination flag indicates that more than one code in the target system is required to satisfy the full equivalent meaning of a code in the source system.
Present on Admission
The Present on Admission (POA) indicator is used for diagnosis codes included in claims involving inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals. POA indicators must be reported to CMS on each claim to facilitate the grouping of diagnoses codes into the proper Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG). CMS publishes a listing of specific diagnosis codes that are exempt from the POA reporting requirement.


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After intensive campaigning we're now on the brink of having a Government strategy to increase cycling and walking in England. The Department for Transport published the draft Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy for consultation in March 2016 calling for respondents to propose initiatives that would help to double cycling by 2025.
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Obama: 'Bigger fish to fry' than pot smokers
President Obama said in an interview with ABC News that the federal government has better things to do than prosecute marijuana users in the two states where it has been legalized by November ballot initiatives.
"We've got bigger fish to fry," Obama told ABC's Barbara Walters in an interview set to air Friday. "It would not make sense for us to see a top priority as going after recreational users in states that have determined that it's legal."
Colorado and Washington State both voted to legalization pot for recreational use in November — putting their state laws at odds with the federal government's narcotics law and stated desire to stomp out drug trafficking and usage.
It's Obama's first public remarks on the subject of legal pot. The Department of Justice has said repeatedly that nothing has changed about their enforcement of federal drug laws, and they are weighing a lawsuit against both states to clarify the legal status.
On the other hand, Obama's remarks also leave open the possibility of a federal government crackdown against growers and distributors in Colorado and Washington.
Both states legalized marijuana with the intent to set up legal distribution networks that could be taxed and regulated, like alcohol. It's already federal policy that the Department of Justice does not usually prosecute low-level drug users — those charges usually come from state authorities.
Obama told Walters that he still had a duty to enforce federal law.
"This is a tough problem, because Congress has not yet changed the law," he said. "I head up the executive branch; we're supposed to be carrying out laws. And so what we're going to need to have is a conversation about, How do you reconcile a federal law that still says marijuana is a federal offense and state laws that say that it's legal?"
Obama also touched on his own youthful past. In his candid memoir "Dreams From My Father," he wrote about his own experiences with marijuana and cocaine.
"I want to discourage drug use," Obama said.
"There are a bunch of things I did that I regret when I was a kid," he said. "My attitude is, substance abuse generally is not good for our kids, not good for our society."


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The craving sneaks up on you out of nowhere. You're minding your own business when all of a sudden, BOOM. You need something covered in chocolate, and you need it NOW. Here are some of our top picks when it comes to foods enrobed in choco-liciousness...
PER SERVING (1 pack, 10 pretzels): 100 calories, 5g fat, 215 - 220mg sodium, 15g carbs, 1g fiber, 8g sugars, 2g protein -- PointsPlus® value 3* These sticks popped up on our radar earlier this year, and we can't get 'em out of our heads (or our mouths). Especially since there are now milk chocolate AND dark chocolate varieties. Skinny pretzels draped in chocolate and served in portion-controlled packets? We are IN LOVE. They're not a grocery-store staple, but they're totally worth ordering online.
More Chocolate-Coated-Pretzel Finds! Not so much into online ordering? Look for Nabisco 100 Cal Mister Salty Milk Chocolate Pretzels on store shelves. Special K's 90-calorie Chocolatey Pretzel bars are also great for a choco-pretzel fix!
PER SERVING (10 cookies): 130 calories, 3.5g fat, 25 - 30mg sodium, 24g carbs, 1g fiber, 22 - 23g sugars, 2g protein -- PointsPlus® value 4* OK, these crunchy li'l guys aren't 100 percent coated in chocolate, but they are drizzled with chocolate AND have chocolatey bottoms. Works for us! You can find them in Vanilla, Mint, and Strawberry Vanilla mixed packs (ooh, Neapolitan). Crunch 'em up...
PER SERVING (1 bar): 85 calories, 5g fat, 100mg sodium, 7g carbs, 1g fiber, 5g sugars, 3g protein -- PointsPlus® value 2* When the guys behind the low-calorie frozen dessert we love so dearly launched these bars, we were ecstatic. After we tasted them, our excitement went through the roof. Choose from classic sweet flavors (Chocolate and Vanilla) as well as fruity varieties (Strawberry and Orange Cream) -- they're all yummy! Click for locations that carry Arctic Zero items.
More Chocolate-Covered Frozen Finds! For a rockin' line of frozen treats that's a bit easier to find, check out Weight Watchers Ice Cream Bars in Chocolate Dipped Strawberry, Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, and Dark Chocolate Dulcé de Leché! We especially love the Dulcé de Leché bars. Mmmmm...
PER SERVING (1 bar): 190 calories, 7g fat, 210mg sodium, 25g carbs, 3g fiber, 11g sugars, 9g protein -- PointsPlus® value 5* When you need a substantial snack but still can't shake that sugary craving, this amazing bar has you covered. Yes, the treat is only partly covered in chocolate, but it's the bottom part. Which means that when you bite into it, that chocolatey goodness will be right against your tongue. Which is all you ever wanted.
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If it's straight-up chocolate-coated candy you crave, these delicious treats can't be beat. They're portion-controlled, and the stats are completely impressive. The chewy caramel clusters come in Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate, and there are crispy wafer bars in Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate varieties. Plus these come from Skinny Cow, maker of super-tasty frozen goodies, so you know you're in good hands... er, hooves.
PER SERVING (1 truffle): 30 calories, 1g fat, 10mg sodium, 6g carbs, <1g fiber, 5g sugars, 1g protein -- PointsPlus® value 1* If the idea of lounging around eating bonbons appeals to you, but not the calories that come with it, then congratulations! Your girl Gayle has got tasty, guilt-free morsels that will suit your needs. In Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Raspberry, and more, these truffles are ready to join you on the couch. They're available individually wrapped (which rocks), but if you need more portion control to avoid plowing through a dozen truffles, check out Gayle's 90-calorie packs of three. Go, Gayle... Go, Gayle...
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Explore Seville
3,000 hours of sunlight a year and a relaxed pace of life make Seville one of Spain's most popular holiday destinations. As the birthplace of tapas, flamenco and bullfighting, Seville is at the very heart of Spanish culture and tradition. Sprinkle in some of Spain's most beautiful architecture and a friendly and welcoming population, and Seville is the perfect place for a city break.


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If you were expecting to blast away some zombies on the go, think again: Activision has let it be known that there will be no zombies in Black Ops: Declassified for the Vita.
Community Manager Dan Amrich had this to say: "Unfortunately the official answer is no, but for what strikes me as a decent reason: multiplayer took priority." The game will support "Hostiles mode," which is basically a less interesting wave based mode that was found in Modern Warfare 3.
Other than the fact that we've seen literally nothing impressive yet out of this game, this is yet another reason to pass on it. Well, that and I don't trust Nihilistic Software after Resistance: Burning Skies. Zombie mode is a huge part of Treyarch's legacy, and I really wish they had the manpower to do this portable title themselves.
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The UC Irvine art school's role as an academic center on the West Coast for studying and experimenting with radical forms of creativity in the 1960s and '70s will be evident at October exhibitions in Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and at UCI.
A roster of star UCI art program alums and teaching artists, who served on the faculty while riding that period's new wave of so-called conceptualism, will be part of three Orange County exhibitions.
The Laguna Art Museum, the Orange County Museum of Art and the campus's University Arts Gallery all will present exhibitions showcasing or encompassing the works of artists noted for their contributions to the Southern California arts scene from 1945 to 1980. These include UCI graduates Chris Burden and Barbara T. Smith, radical artists who both belonged to the highly-regarded Class of 1971, the first to graduate from UCI's master of fine arts program.
The three O.C. exhibitions will happen under the banner of "Pacific Standard Time," an unprecedented regional collaboration among museums and art institutions and organizations stretching from Los Angeles to San Diego, Santa Barbara and Palm Springs. PST officially starts this weekend, and focuses on Southern California's impact on American art from the post-war years until 1980. The Getty Research Institute and Getty Foundation initiated this collaboration, with the foundation underwriting it through $10 million in grants.
Tony DeLap, a Corona del Mar artist and retired UCI professor who was among the pioneers of the campus's arts program in the mid-60s, said it came as no surprise to him that so many names associated with the department — which, later on, became the Claire Trevor School of the Arts — would figure so prominently in three of the four Pacific Standard Time offerings in O.C.
"What came out of it [the period] was an arts department that — certainly for a short period of time — was the most advanced contemporary arts university program that was unique to the nation," said DeLap, 83.
He came to Orange County in 1965, when John Coplans, the UCI studio art program's first director and co-founder of Art Forum magazine, recruited DeLap to join him here from the Bay Area.
"It was a very interesting period for art and for UCI, and — considering the location — it was quite amazing," DeLap added, alluding to how the program flourished by fostering cutting-edge art and drawing renowned artists and future stars to the new University of California campus in conservative Orange County.
The Laguna Art Museum's PST entry, dubbed "Best Kept Secret," is themed around UCI's role in the development of contemporary art in Southern California from 1964 till 1971. A members-only opening is set for the evening of Oct. 29. The exhibition will open to the public on Oct. 30 and run through Jan. 22.
"It was an amazing hub of these professors and out of that came this wealth of students," said Grace Kook-Anderson, curator of exhibitions at the museum, 307 Cliff Drive. "What's quite remarkable is that a high volume of those students are still practicing artists."
"State of Mind: New California Art Circa 1970," is the name for the Pacific Standard Time program at the Orange County Museum of Art, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. The exhibition, which opens on Oct. 9 and continues through Jan. 22, will be unveiled to members-only on the night of Oct. 8.
"State of Mind" will feature conceptualist and performance artworks from that period by 62 artists, including a body of work by Chris Burden not seen in public since 1971, organizers said. Burden is known for conceptualist performances, such as the 1971 piece in which he was shot with a live bullet, and one in 1974 where he crucified himself with nails on the back of a Volkswagen Beetle.
Karen Moss, who is curating the OCMA exhibition, said that, in addition to pieces by Burden, the museum will display works by four other noted artists who came out of UCI: Gary Beydler, Nancy Buchanan, Barbara T. Smith and Alexis Smith.
"By the late 1960s, the UC Irvine (UCI) Studio Art Department … had become an important educational institution known for faculty and students interested in Conceptual art, light and space, performance and video," Moss wrote in a chapter of a book that catalogs "State of Mind."
The exhibition's portion that includes material from UCI-trained artists focuses on the period from 1970 to 1972, Moss said. It covers the UCI Duchamp Festival of 1971 and the F Space Gallery in Santa Ana, started by Burden and other UCI students. In 1972, the Newport Harbor Art Museum collaborated with F Space in putting on the "New Art in Orange County" exhibition.
And, on the campus that produced such artists, Class of '71 MFA and performance artist Barbara Smith, now 80 years old, will return to her alma mater to headline "The Radicalization of a '50s Housewife" exhibition UCI's Pacific Standard Time entry. The exhibition, will go from Oct. 6 through Dec. 3, and an opening reception, which is open to the public and free of charge, will take place at the gallery on the night of Oct. 5.
"The Radicalization of a '50s Housewife" pays tribute to Smith's July 1981 performance in Santa Monica. Titled "Birthdaze," she performed it on the day she turned 50. Smith enrolled at UCI in 1969, while in her late 30s.
The 1981 performance told the story of her life as woman freed from the bondage of being a housewife, who had been married at age 20 and confined to a materially well-off existence in Southern California, according to Juli Carson, an associate professor of Studio Art who is the school's gallery director.
The performance contained nudity. In the third and final part, Smith engaged in Tantric sex in front of a live audience with Victor Henderson, a noted painter and founder of the LA Art Squad Mural Group. The union symbolized Smith's feminist liberation in transcendental harmony with the male-dominated Avant Garde art movement, Carson explained.
This time around, Smith is expected to remain clothed. However, Carson still recommends parental guidance as footage of the 1981 performance will be shown.
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For details about "Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A. 1945-1980" exhibitions and programs at the Laguna Art Museum, the Orange County Museum of Art, UCI's University Art Gallery, and elsewhere in Southern California, go to the PST website or go to the websites of LAM, OCMA and UCI's Claire Trevor School of the Arts.


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With a smart and innovative design, this powerful little biomass stove promises a lot: Not only will it cook your food, it will charge your electronics, eliminate the need to carry fuel, and do it all without creating smoke. Does it live up to all it's promises? Read on to find out.
Out of the box
Like any good piece of camping equipment should, the BioLite stove feels solid. Its interior chamber is made of high-temperature steel that will withstand even the hottest fires, and it's surrounded by a honeycomb-patterned steel mesh so you can still pick it up once it gets hot. The mesh will bend inward if you squeeze tightly, but will spring back once you release, so there's no need to worry about warping the exterior. For stability, the stove has three extendable legs made out of solid but lightweight anodized aluminum. Even on bumpy or uneven ground, the legs made it easy to situate the stove in a way that would hold a pot safely.
The plastic housing around the fan and generator seemed like a potential weak point. The first time we fired it up, we were concerned that a breeze would send flames licking down onto it, turning it into a gooey blob of molten orange plastic. Wrong. The plastic it's made out of is pretty rugged, and is designed to withstand a good amount of heat. Even if strong winds start to cause problems, it's not hard to reposition the stove to keep the flames away from the plastic.
The fan and charger unit easily detaches from the burn chamber, and once it's cool enough, fits nicely inside of it for more compact storage. Overall, it scores high marks for design.
Starting a fire
To get things going, the unit ships with six fire-starter sticks that look like Kit-Kat bars made out of compressed pocket lint. Break one off, light it up, toss it into the burning chamber along with some wood bits, and you're on your way. Once the fire gets going, the directions say to switch the fan on to the low setting. This will feed fresh air into your fire, making it burn quicker, hotter, and more efficiently.
Knowing when to switch between the two fan settings is key, as the high setting will likely blow out a weak fire before it gets large enough to be useful. We found that we only needed to be on the low setting for about a minute before the fire was strong enough to handle the high setting. Once it reaches this point, you can fill the chamber with wood. With an abundance of fuel and air, the stove will create a blazing spiral of flames that can be used for cooking right away.
In our first experiment with the stove, we boiled one cup of water in a titanium pot in just over two minutes. Experiments with more water yielded consistent results, as one liter took roughly four times as long. Boil times varied based on the strength of our fire, but as long as we fed the burn chamber a steady supply of wood, the stove heated things up rather quickly.
Simmering food in a skillet was relatively simple as well, as we only needed to let the fire die down a bit for a lower cooking temp. Maintaining a consistent level of heat was a bit more difficult, but if the fire ever got too hot we just took the pan off for a second. Gourmet camp chefs will probably still prefer variable-temp gas stoves, but with a bit of practice we were able to control the heat well.
Long-term use
Once we used up the trusty firestarter sticks that come with the CampStove, getting the stove going can be a pain. Starting a fire inside the chamber was somewhat difficult, since we couldn't fit a hand inside it or get a flame into it from below. The directions suggest using a long match, but like the overwhelming majority of the world (seriously, who keeps those around?) we didn't have any handy, and it was too much of a hassle to hunt them down in a store.
To get the CampStove working without firestarters, we basically had to start a small fire outside of the stove using bits of paper and small twigs. Once we caught some sizable chunks of wood on fire, we tossed the whole flaming pile into the chamber. Much to our frustration, on the first few tries this caused the fire to go out. Being persistent, we repeated the process, but this time with the fan blowing on the LO setting. It worked much better. Truth be told, it's only a bit more cumbersome than starting a regular old campfire without lighter fluid or any other type of accelerant. Those with good fire-starting skills and plenty of patience might not mind this too much, but for campers who've become accustomed to the simplicity of lighting gas stoves, this will undoubtedly be a point of annoyance.
With the firestarters handy, the stove is on par with the simplicity of any gas stove. Without them, it's considerably more tricky. On its website, BioLite boasts that you'll never need to carry fuel for the CampStove, but since firestarters are pretty much essential for easy operation, this isn't entirely true. For consumers turned off by the idea of buying more firestarters, we recommend an old backpacking trick. Instead of buying firestarters, you can make your own by smudging a few cotton balls with petroleum jelly. They'll light quickly and burn for around five minutes before going out. BioLite warns not to put any sort of liquid fuel or accelerant into the burn chamber, but we found that these vaseline cotton balls caused no damage whatsoever. Despite this easy fix, the ignition problem is a major drawback.
Charging electronics
In order to charge your devices effectively, you'll need to keep a healthy fire going. If the heat gets too low, the stove can't produce enough energy to power both the fan and charge your gadget, so it gives priority to the fan. You'll know when this happens, as the stove's indicator light will glow orange when it's only running the fan, and will glow green when it's producing a surplus of power. Keeping the bar green and providing a steady flow of electricity to your devices is just a matter of feeding the fire.
What kinds of stuff can the stove charge? The charging bay consists of a single USB port tucked behind a protective rubber stopper, so pretty much anything that's USB-powered can get juice from it. The only cord it comes with is a short USB to USB cable for the initial battery charge, so you'll have to provide the cord for whatever device you're powering up.
Through all of our tests with an iPhone 4s, it added about 1 percent to the battery for every 2.5 minutes of charging. It might not be the quickest charger, but since we generally used the stove for anywhere between 8 to 30 minutes, it always gave our phones enough juice to last until the next meal.
Putting it in perspective
The BioLite CampStove is truly a unique product right now. We know of only two other biomass stoves that use fans to increase efficiency, an of those two, neither make use of thermoelectric energy to power their fans, and neither can be used to charge electronic devices. This really puts BioLite in a league of it's own.
Even compared to a liquid-fuel stove like MSR's renowned Whisperlite, the BioLite compares favorably. In terms of weight, the BioLite CampStove and WhisperLite stove are in pretty close competition. The BioLite stove weighs in at 33oz, and a fully-fueled Whisperlite comes in at just about one ounce less than that. Granted, a Whisperlite gets lighter as you use up fuel, but it also doesn't run forever or charge gagdets.
The CampStove's ability to charge electronics gives it a considerable advantage over all other stoves available — as long as that's something you're looking for. With other stoves, campers interested in keeping devices powered up will typically need to invest in some other means of charging — be it portable solar panels, battery packs, or thermoelectric generators. Regardless of the type, these all add extra weight to your pack, and cost you extra money. Which brings us to the next point.
At $129, the BioLite CampStove admittedly costs more than most stoves on the market. Canister stoves will run you around $30 to $50, and liquid-fuel systems like MSR's WhisperLite typically fall within the range of $70 to $120 dollars with some high-end systems going as high as $180. The advantage of BioLite's CampStove, however, is that you don't need to buy fuel for it — save for maybe a few cotton balls and some petroleum jelly. Additionally, if you take the charging ability into account and consider the fact that you'll pay an extra $50 at minimum for other charging systems, BioLite's price begins to seem more reasonable. All things considered, we think it's well worth the money.
It's too heavy for ultralighters, and not suited for large groups, so we think the BioLite Campstove would be a good choice for small groups going out on weekend hikes. Although canister stoves are considerably lighter, the BioLite offers a more ec0-friendly cooking system and is capable of charging electronics. Sure, you'll have to carry a few extra ounces, but just keep thinking about all the money you're saving on fuel and all the canisters you're saving from landfills, and the load will feel lighter. If you're of the mind that gadgets have a place in outdoor excursions, the CampStove is arguably one of the lightest stove and charger combos you can put together, and also one of the cheapest. All things considered, its virtues outweigh its shortcomings, and the BioLite CampStove is surely one of the most creative and well-designed outdoor products we've seen.
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Stay at a wilderness lodge on Somerset Island and embark on Arctic wildlife safaris
Get out and explore the wild Canadian Arctic then come home each day to your comfortable base at the Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge. The world's most northerly and remote lodge is situated on the northern tip of Somerset Island, which is a world-class beluga whale observation site. On this eight-day adventure you'll get the full Arctic safari experience, with guided activities and extraordinary wildlife sightings conducted in 24-hour daylight. After an overnight stay in Yellowknife, you'll be flown to Somerset Island in Nunavut and transferred to the lodge. Each day brings the chance of new wildlife sightings, including beluga whales, ringed seals, polar bears, roaming musk oxen, Arctic foxes, snowy owls and more. Learn to drive all-terrain vehicles, try your hand at kayaking among icebergs, navigate the gentle Cunningham River rapids on a raft and fish for Arctic char at Inukshuk Lake. You can also explore the shorelines and canyons on hikes to Triple Waterfalls, Kayak Falls and the Badlands. The Cunningham River estuary is a beluga whale migration site and it's so close to the lodge that you can see them from the riverbank. Come home with a memory card full of unique photos and a lifetime of stories about your time in the Canadian Arctic.
- Start
- Yellowknife, Canada
- Finish
- Yellowknife, Canada
- Destination
- Canada
- Style
- Peregrine
- Theme
- Polar
- Code
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 8
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 26
Why you'll love this trip
Hike out to the Triple Waterfalls and watch water cascade down five stories
Spot beluga whales splashing about in the Cunningham River Delta
Get closer to this amazing environment while paddling a kayak around floating icebergs in Cunningham Inlet
Uncover the Arctic's huge range of wildlife – see gulls and peregrine falcons soaring around Gull Canyon
Wander through the gigantic skeletal structures of bowhead whales in the Badlands
Even transport on Somerset Island is an adventure – whiz about in the snow in an all-terrain vehicle
Is this trip right for you?
As you'd expect, temperatures in the Arctic are very cold. A warm parka will be provided along with waterproof boots and unlimited hot drinks, but you should also bring base layers and lots of warm clothing. Please see the trip notes for further important information about what to bring.
Weather depending, you will be making regular excursions in a Zodiac boat to explore the local area and look for wildlife. It can get very cold and wet on the Zodiac, so make sure you are dressed appropriately and that you keep your camera safe and dry. Sturdy sea legs are needed as you make wet and dry landings from the boat, and on steep terrain, snow and other uneven surfaces. Some ships have a lot of stairs, so please hold on to the handrails if seas are rough.
The weather plays a pivotal part in this adventure and although there's an itinerary in place, there are no guarantees that you'll be able to do everything that is planned for. A level of flexibility and openness to embracing the unexpected are important in expedition travel, especially to such a remote area.
This trip takes places during the time of year that Spitsbergen enjoys 24-hour daylight. Just one of the benefits of this is that incredible wildlife can be seen at any time of the day – be prepared to be woken at any time so as to not miss out on exciting animal sightings.
Polar bears are one of the most incredible and appealing animals on the planet, but they are also powerful predators with little fear of humans. Therefore it's necessary to be aware of the guidelines surrounding any contact with Polar bears. Follow your leader's instructions and do not stray from your group – your leader carries equipment to protect you.
Meals IncludedThere are no meals included on this day.
Every summer, this sheltered inlet is home to about 2000 beluga whales who pass through the Cunningham River estuary on Somerset Island, Nunavut. Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge is located within walking distance of this cluster of whale activity, and we will be able to view them enjoying the warmth of the river water and socializing.
A hike from the lodge brings you to a five-story torrent of free-falling water. Here you can see nesting peregrine falcons and other birds such as loons, snow buntings, sandpipers and rough-legged hawks.
The trail provides a scenic overview of the entire Cunningham River delta. Here you will see an arctic fox den and are very likely to encounter musk ox herds.
Located two hours from the lodge by ATV, at Inukshuk Lake you can fish for arctic char as part of the lodge's catch and release program.
Here you can view the Somerset Island canyons, formed as the result of shifting fault lines. Their most vertical walls vary in height from 200 to 1,000 feet. Keep your eyes open for fossils of prehistoric plants and animals.
Named by Arctic Watch owners Richard Weber and Josée Auclair, Gull Canyon shows the striking biological contrasts between barren canyon and lush gull rookery.
A trip to Cape Anne includes seeing scenic vistas, icebergs, ancient Thule campsites and giant prehistoric whale bones. The Thule were a culture of bowhead whale hunters, and ancestors of today's modern Inuit. The Cape Anne Thule site is the largest in the area and includes the remains of 15 stone and bone houses.
Beautiful Yellowknife is a thriving community on the north shore of Great Slave Lake, featuring endless summer days and incredible arctic scenery. Originally a gold-mining town, Yellowknife has now reinvented itself as Canada's "Diamond Capital", and is an interesting gateway to the expansive world of the north. Numerous opportunities abound for an active and unique vacation, including seeing Northern Lights, dogsledding, or hiking on the Canadian Shield.
Hiking is a great way to appreciate the immense windswept landscapes of the Arctic. The tundra comes alive during the brief arctic summer, with bursts of color from the shrubs and plants that eke out a living in this polar environment. You'll find each hike is different - exploring shorelines or landscapes, always on the lookout for wildlife. Hiking participation is optional and your Expedition Team will advise you of what levels of activity you can expect prior to each excursion.
The Cunningham River is swift-flowing, crystal-clear water with no difficult sections or rapids. Typically lasting a full day and including an optional hike to the starting point and lunch along the shore, guests will travel by raft on this river excursion. Guests are given a hands-on introduction to rafting prior to departing, and no previous experience is required.
A great way to better explore the varied terrain of Somerset Island is by all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Guests can opt to ride as passenger, or receive a hands-on introduction to driving ATVs, which are easy and fun to operate. Helmets and a safety briefing are provided.
Led by experienced kayak guides, guests will paddle among icebergs, on the watch for ring and bearded seals and beluga whales. Sightings of sea birds, including arctic terns and eider ducks, can be expected. Although no experience is required, even avid kayakers will enjoy this half-day adventure. All equipment and basic instructions are provided.
Guests have the opportunity to try "catch-and-release" fishing for arctic char at Inukshuk Lake. Fishing equipment and gear is supplied, and spinning equipment is also available. Fly fishing is also welcome and guests are free to bring their preferred gear. Nunavut fishing licences are available for purchase at the lodge for a small fee.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
During your gourmet dinner, choose a fine Canadian bottle of wine to pair from the "Northwest Passage Wine and Spirit List." After dinner, there's free time to explore in and around the lodge. The library has a broad selection of arctic and polar titles. The interpretive center contains collections of local fossils, skeletal remains of arctic fauna, and a collection of traditional Inuit clothing from Canada, Greenland and Siberia.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
In the afternoon, we'll return to the Cunningham River estuary, a beluga whale migration site. This site is unique the world over because of the density of the beluga population and their proximity to our lodge. You may even be able to see them while you stand on the river banks, and be close enough to hear their calls. Guides will use hydrophones so you can also hear their underwater song.
In the evening, following a 5-star dinner, we'll hear a lecture on the beluga research being conducted in Cunningham Inlet.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
After lunch, we'll travel to Gull Canyon, where you can see the striking color contrasts between the barren canyon and a lush gull rookery. The Canadian Wildlife Service recently declared this spot to be a unique eco-system due to the gull rookery and the presence of peregrine falcons. In the evening, a scientist in residence will give an informal lecture.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
We'll savor a picnic lunch on the beach beside the river, as the staff and guides prepare the rafts. Return to the lodge by raft on the swift-flowing, crystal-clear water of the gentle rapids. The views are amazing and include steep canyon walls and, at one point, a 180-degree turn.
Tonight, we'll enjoy our farewell dinner and evening at Arctic Watch.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
TransportPlane, All Terrain Vehicle, raft
AccommodationHotel, Lodge
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Important notes
Arctic and Antarctic bookings have an increased deposit requirement of 20% of the full voyage cost (before any discount). The balance is due 120 days before departure.
If a booking is cancelled 120 days or more before departure - the cancellation fee is the full loss of the deposit paid.
If a booking is cancelled between 119 days and departure - the cancellation fee is 100% of the total price of the voyage.
Other fees may apply for air tickets and other arrangements booked in conjunction with a Polar voyage.
The itinerary outlined is a sample of a typical week at Arctic Watch Lodge. Day to day activities may vary and are also weather dependant.
Arctic Watch Lodge is a semi permanent tented camp consisting of stand alone accommodation tents, and a main structure which houses communal dining, recreation and shower facilities. The bedrooms are heated at certain times of the day and bedding suitable to the conditions is provided. Each room has cold running water and a marine toilet. Bathing is in the communal shower block and towels are provided. Hair dryers and heated hair appliances are not permitted in bedrooms.
Your expedition is operated by our sister company, Quark Expeditions. All accommodation and transfer arrangements as listed in the itinerary are also operated by Quark Expeditions or their local representatives.
Strict luggage limits apply. Please see Trip Notes (What to Take) for more information.
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Since 2000, Google has published one or more gags each year, according to Wikipedia, except for two years -- 2001 and 2003. Last year -- the peak of the Web 2.0 bubble -- included more than a dozen. Google's YouTube even "Rickrolled" everyone.
Could this year be joke-free? Will the recession, which forced Google (GOOG) to lay off hundreds of employees last week, have another victim?
A Google rep, reached by email, said "We don't have a comment." But it would be easy to see why the company might skip the jokes this year -- they are very elaborate and must take a lot of time to be produced, approved, etc.
While Google is in better shape than many of its tech peers, it's not the best of days in Mountain View. The company fired hundreds of employees in sales and marketing last week, admitting that it hasn't been able to grow as fast as it planned. It's been shutting down projects right and left, including its newspaper ad program and Dodgeball, a mobile social networking service. And New York-based sales chief Tim Armstrong just quit to become the CEO of AOL (TWX).
Given all the cut staff and projects, it's probably prudent to bail on jokes produced with company resources.
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