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A Wichita woman escaped injury Tuesday night after colliding with a wild bull elk near 140th Avenue and East U.S. 54.
Michelle Tedrow, 50 of Wichita, was westbound in a 2007 Honda CRV when she collided with a large bull elk on the roadway at 10:54 p.m., said Pratt County Sheriff Sgt. Jimmy White.
When the accident was reported to the Pratt Law Enforcement Center, the animal was identified as a large deer.
However, when White arrived on the scene, he immediately recognized the animal as a large bull elk. The animal was injured and scared, White said.
Tedrow was wearing a seatbelt and not injured in the accident. The vehicle was damaged but drivable. The elk was injured so severely that White had to put the animal down.
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism were notified and they took possession of the carcass.
Another elk has recently been sighted in Pratt County. On Oct. 7, Jeana Clark saw and photographed an elk west of Pratt and followed it to Byers black top.
Jeff Pricer, a member of a harvest crew, reported seeing an elk in a field north and east of Preston just inside Reno County in late September, said Pricer's friend Ryan Rose.
Elk are very rare in Pratt County. Since 2005, a sighting as occurred about every other year. At least one of those was an escaped captive, said Matt Peek, a research biologist and the Elk Program coordinator for Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
Elk have been seen sporadically in the western half of the state. There are several places where they are known to reproduce, mostly in western Kansas but there is a very small herd, also called a gang, in Ford County and one in Reno County as well, Peek said.
The sightings in Pratt County may be coming from either of these gangs because elk are capable of moving a couple of hundred of miles. The Pratt County sightings could also be coming from further west.
Kansas has historically given good habitat to elk. If they are given a little bit of protection they have to potential to reproduce. Until they take up residence it is hard to predict where they will be, Peek said.
Because elk have come into Kansas, KDWPT established a hunting season several years ago. The season was established because some elk showed up in areas where landowners didn't want them. The season gave the landowners legal recourse to eliminate them.
Elk hunting permits are available for landowners and for hunters as well. The permit is valid for both private and public hunting although no elk gangs have been recorded on public lands.
"I don't know of any public lands that hold elk," Peek said.
While the area is experiencing elk it will be very unlikely that antelope will ever migrate this far east because they already have a lot of good habitat west of Pratt.
"Antelope will probably never establish in Pratt County. They don't do that well this far east," Peek said.
The appearance of elk will also not cause mountain lion to migrate. With all the deer in the area, if food were an issue for mountain lion they would have been here long before now, Peek said.
The state has three elk seasons: Muzzle loader Sept. 1 to Sept. 30; Archery Sept. 17 to Dec. 31; Firearm Nov. 28 to Dec. 9 then Jan. 1 to March 15.
Elk hunting permits cover Unit Three that is basically 98 percent of Kansas except for Unit One in Morton County and Unit Two on Fort Riley where most of the elk are found. Limited hunting permits are available for Fort Riley.


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Pseudomembranous colitis is infection of the large intestine (colon) with an overgrowth of Clostridium difficile bacteria.
Alternative Names
Antibiotic-associated colitis; Colitis - pseudomembranous; Necrotizing colitis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The Clostridium difficile bacteria is normally seen in the intestine. However, it may overgrow when you take antibiotics. The bacteria release a powerful toxin that causes the lining of the colon to become inflammed and bleed.
The most common antibiotics associated with this condition are ampicillin, clindamycin, fluoroquinolones, and cephalosporins.
Pseudomembranous colitis is rare in infants younger than 12 months old and uncommon in children. It is most often seen inpeople who are in the hospital.However, it is becoming more common in people who take antibiotics and who are not in the hospital.
Risk factors include:
- Older age
- Antibiotic use
- Use of medicines that weaken the immune system, including chemotherapy
- Recent surgery
- Personal history of pseudomembranous colitis
Abdominal cramps(mild to severe) Bloody stools
- Fever
- Urge to have a bowel movement
- Watery
diarrhea(often five to 10 times per day)
Signs and tests
Either or both of the following tests will confirm the disorder:
Colonoscopyor flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Immunoassay for
C. difficile toxinin the stool
The antibiotic or other medicine causing the condition should be stopped. Metronidazole is usually used to treat the disorder, but other medicines may also be used.
Expectations (prognosis)
If there are no complications, the outlook is generally good. However, up to 20% of infections may return, requiring additional treatment.
- Dehydration with electrolyte imbalance
- Perforation of (hole through) the colon
Toxic megacolon
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if the following symptoms occur:
- Bloody stools after taking antibiotics
- Five or more episodes of diarrhea per day for more than 1-2 days
- Severe abdominal pain
- Signs of dehydration (dry skin, dry mouth, glassy appearance of the eyes, sunken soft spots on top of head in infants, rapid pulse, confusion, excessive tiredness)
People who have had pseudomembranous colitis should inform their doctors before taking antibiotics again.
Cohen SH, Gerding DN, Johnson S, et al. Clinical practice guidelines for Clostridium difficile infection in adults: 2010 update by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol.2010;31(5):431-455.
Gerding DN, Johnson S. Clostridial infections. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 304.
Thielman NM, Wilson KH. Antibiotic-associated colitis. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 96.
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Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director and Director of Didactic Curriculum, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington. George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.

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Got some photos emailed over of a brand new radical mural by our buddy Henry Gunderson now adjourned on a Divisadero street wall at Hayes as part of Gallery Heist's new mural project. Check some photos. Tin foil up in there, and we spy some Gavin Heslet getting some footage as well. Creative Lives?
Gallery Heist is excited to announce Heist Walls a mural project celebrating contemporary art on the walls of San Francisco. The first wall to be included in the project will be the historical Harding Theater wall on Divisadero and Hayes with a mural by burgeoning artist Henry Gunderson.
Gallery Heist has procured this wall in addition to their wall on Geary & Leavenworth and will continue to secure walls throughout San Francisco to serve as an extension of ongoing exhibitions curated at Gallery Heist and to promote art on the streets and in public spaces. The property on which the mural is located has been owned by West & Praszker for the last seven years. The Harding Theatre opened on April 8, 1926. It was built by Samuel H. Levin with the Reid Brothers as architects. It served as a neighborhood film house until it closed in 1970. In the intervening years it has been a venue for The Lamplighters, a Gilbert and Sullivan group, and, more recently, as a church, which moved out in 2004. The San Francisco Planning Commission declared the building a historic landmark in 2006.
The artwork on the Harding wall will rotate monthly featuring a new artists each month. The goal is to use this wall to present top contemporary artists from the bay area and beyond. Gallery Heist just celebrated its one year anniversary in November.
Henry Gunderson (born 1990) is a contemporary artist who lives and works in San Francisco, California. He is currently a BFA candidate at the San Francisco Art Institute. His work has been likened to George Braque and Henry Darger. He's also been praised for his insight into "the clash between man and nature and the animalistic tendencies innate in humans." Having had his first solo show at Fecal Face Dot Gallery in San Francisco at the age of 19, he's been called a child prodigy.
A selection of Gunderson's numerous exhibitions in the last two years include those at Show and Tell Gallery in Toronto, Nudashank in Baltimore, as well as Gallery Heist and White Walls in San Francisco. In 2010 he was chosen for Survey Select at Wonderbread Factory in San Diego, an exhibition that highlights recent developments in narrative painting.
White holes are black. As a white hole Henry Gunderson ejects matter from his event horizon, matter that softens hearts with a meat hammer. Somewhere in between a black hole and a white hole there is a stomach. The stomach plays a key role in the process and is somewhat sensitive, and this is why the meat must be softened. This process creates nothing new just digests what was and is already there.
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AEM Infinity ECU
AEM has added to its state-of-the-art but affordable ECU range, introducing the Infinity-6 for six-cylinder and Infinity-8h for V8 racing engines using high-impedance injectors. Both include the advanced features of the bigger -8/10/12 iteration, including the latest generation 200MHz processor. The ECU works on airflow-based (VE) tuning to eliminate the need to look up the many correction tables that previous generation ECUs required. It's also compatible with flex fuel and multi-fuel, has on-board wideband control, map switching and knock control. Engine protection strategies include coolant temp, oil temp, AFR vs MAP, intake air temp, knock or fuel pressure. What's more, it has control circuits for factory drive-by-wire, variable cam timing, boost and traction control systems included.
AWE pulley
AWE Tuning has released a version of its stage 2 Performance Pulley Kit for the 2013/14 B8.5 Audi S4 and S5 3.0T equipped with the six-speed manual transmission. In its own testing, AWE has seen 473hp on 104-octane with the pulley and additional tuning, where the S Tronic could only achieve 458hp with the same parts. The kit was developed by AWE and GIAC, track tested at New Jersey Motorsports Park and is now available in black electrocoat for a factory appearance.
Mini digital gauge
Now available for the R56, R57, R58 and R59 Mini Cooper platforms, the P3 Cars Integrated Digital Interface allows Mini owners to interact with their vehicles in a whole new way. The digital display truly harmonizes with the Mini's interior, fitting neatly into the cockpit to have a factory appearance. It can monitor boost and vacuum for forced induction models as well as coolant temp, oil temp, voltage and has peak recall on all functions. There are also three additional analog inputs. Made in the USA, it includes color-matched LED illumination.
Koyorad BMW radiator
Koyorad has introduced a direct replacement all-aluminum performance radiator for 1988-99 six-cylinder E30 and E36 BMW 3 Series models with manual transmissions. The application features Koyorad's 48mm "HH Series" radiator core, which was developed to increase coolant volume and promote better airflow as well as coolant circulation. Koyorad has engineered the part with precision, directly replacing the stock OEM plastic/aluminum radiator, bolting easily into the factory fan shroud for a quick and simple installation. Koyorad has also integrated a 1/8 PT female accessory fitting (supplied with a threaded plug) to accept temperature sensors typically included with most aftermarket temperature gauges.
Dinan BMW springs
Dinan's new performance springs were designed for the latest F30 BMW 335i and 328i. They're said to offer a lower stance, reduced body roll and sharper handling. They will also provide an aggressive look and increased driver control. The springs lower the F30 by 20mm front and rear, preserving suspension geometry and lowering the car's center of gravity for enhanced handling without sacrificing the ride quality. The 30% increase in spring rate will reduce the rear suspension compression under acceleration and front suspension compression under braking, giving the driver more control.
Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance
Goodyear has released its new premium line of ultra-high performance all-season tires. The Ultra Grip 8 Performance features a tread design with multiple biting edges to enhance traction on wet surfaces as well as in ice and snow. The top-tier tires boast consistent grip in low temps thanks to an optimized polymer blend and silica tread compound to maintain flexibility in the cold. The tires were developed in Europe, where high-performance winter tire use is often mandated by law, and the UG8P is now available in North America in a range of sizes for high-performance European vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz air filters
aFe Power has introduced performance filters for current Mercedes-Benz models with the 4.6, 4.7 and 5.5L V8 engine including the E63, E500, E550, GL450, SL550, etc. Constructed with 100% polyurethane casings, the high-flow, oiled filters are a direct replacement for the OE elements but will reportedly outflow them by up to 29%. This results in improved horsepower and torque. aFe employs a rounded pleat design, which provides more surface area for increased flow and greater dust retention. The pliable sealing surface conforms to the filter housing and eliminates the need for gaskets or sealants. aFe replacement filters have a limited lifetime warranty.
EZ Oil Drain Valve
Available for all passenger cars, the EZ Oil Drain Valve replaces the standard drain plug on all oil pans for clean and trouble-free oil changes. Simply replace the oil drain plug with the EZ valve, and no special tools are required. Once fitted, just move the lever a quarter turn and drain, then return to the original locked position to close. The valve also features a removable hose-end option, with a choice of connectors to drain oil away. There's even an L-shaped hose-end, offering an adjustable 90? elbow to prevent hose kinks. Hose ends may be removed after oil changes where clearance is an issue.
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Odyssey Performance battery
The new Odyssey Performance Series 65-760 battery features 762 cold-cranking amps, 129 reserve capacity minutes, and deep-cycle capability up to 400 cycles at 80% depth of discharge. It's specifically built for consumer applications and engineered with Thin Plate Pure Lead technology to provide rugged construction, reliability and its deep-cycling capability. In short, it should deliver more power and longer service life than the competition. Boasting a three- to 10-year life and two-year storage life at 77?F, the 65-760 is vibration-resistant, classified as "non-spillable" by the DoT and includes a limited four-year replacement warranty.
M5 carbon fiber engine cover
aFe has a hand-crafted, carbon fiber engine cover for the 2012-14 F10 BMW M5. It's constructed from 2x2 twill weave carbon fiber and finished in a high-gloss clearcoat, while the underside has a smooth finish to avoid scratches. The stock "M" emblem and rubber grommets are easily removed from the factory cover in order to be installed on the aFe carbon cover, providing factory appearance and fitting.
Mothers Trim Cleaner Kit
Maintaining the appearance of plastic trim is made simple by the Mothers Back-to-Black Heavy Duty Trim Cleaner Kit. The drip-free gel formula is said to provide unmatched penetration in order to deep clean any vehicle's trim. Unsightly oxidation, dirt, road grime and even stubborn embedded wax are no match for this heavy-duty cleaner, which promises to renew your exterior trim and textured plastics of any color to their original appearance. The kit includes a 12oz bottle of Trim Cleaner and a Deep Cleansing Trim Brush.
Mothers Headlight Renewal Kit
The Mothers NuLens Headlight Renewal Kit was developed to reduce the amount of time it takes to safely restore, maintain and protect plastic headlight covers. This kit allows simple removal of yellowing or stains, and is a good solution for scratches. The NuLens kit includes everything you need, and even works on other types of transparent plastic surfaces. The kit comprises a 3" soft-flex backing plate, quick-change PowerBall 4Lights Polishing Tool, restoration discs and an 8oz PowerPlastic 4Lights polish to restore clarity. Using the polish regularly leaves a tough, protective and oxidation-inhibiting polymer layer to guard against future degradation.
Eagle One Wax
Eagle One has released Wax-As-U-Dry. It's a spray wax with a patented formula that will mix with water so it can be used on wet or dry surfaces. Simply spray on your wet ride and wipe dry for long-lasting protection and shine. It apparently requires no buffing and won't haze, streak or leave residue. Featuring carnauba wax, Wax-As-U-Dry provides a protective barrier on your car's paint that will last for months. Anti-corrosion additives protect the paint from acid rain, salt and rust.
Meguiar's AirRe-Fresher
Coming in a 2oz spray can and having a "new car smell", Meguiar's went to great pains to differentiate this product from regular air fresheners. This isn't something you hang from the mirror; it's an odor removal system. They advise it's best used when the interior is clean and dry. Place the can on the floor in the center of the car, set the car's ventilation to max cold, activate the locking trigger and leave it to empty. The odor will then penetrate the entire car and is said to remove the unwanted odor permanently.
BMW Speaker Upgrade
Bavsound has announced a plug-n-play Stage One speaker upgrade for the F30 BMW 3 Series. The speakers are claimed to produce a higher quality sound with a wider range of the bass and treble, thanks to coated natural-fiber drivers and silk tweeters that remain distortion-free at higher volume to provide accurate sound reproduction. The Stage One kit features pre-installed plug-n-play connectors, factory-matched impedances and custom-molded baskets. By utilizing all the factory fittings, this easy-to-use speaker system is a perfect solution for the lifetime of the vehicle, or can be easily converted back to stock for leased vehicles.
B&W Maserati Edition headphones
The Bowers & Wilkins P5 Maserati Edition Hi-Fi headphones were designed to function alongside most smartphones, and are supplied with an approved iPhone cable. When connected to current iPhone models, the headphones allow for speech and device control. There's also a standard audio cable with gold-plated plugs. The headphones feature linear neodymium magnets, optimized Mylar diaphragms and maximum noise isolation thanks to sealed, leather ear pads. The closed-back design features a rigid metal faceplate and provides comfort for extended listening. The P5 Maserati Edition was crafted from fine-grain natural leather finished in the carmaker's Deep Racing Blue.
Mini Mirror BoomBox
iUi Design has created an interesting Bluetooth speaker for Mini enthusiasts. It looks identical to the Mini's distinctive oval door mirrors and even comes in a number of classic finishes including the Union Jack and checkered flags. On the front it has a mirror as well as a speaker grille with the Mini emblem. Designed for ease of use, it has NFC- and Bluetooth-compatibility to quickly pair your device. You can then stream music to the 8w speaker that gives clear, accurate sound reproduction, that surpasses its small size. There's an engine sound when the BoomBox is turned on and a voice bids goodbye when turned off. It also tells you when your device is connected, so there's no confusion. Volume is controlled by touch sensors, with lights behind the mirror to confirm operation. The unit has a microphone so it can also be used to take phone calls. It has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery capable of up to eight hours of playback and they'll even ship it free. For the price, we liked the look, functionality and sound quality.
Universal phone mount
Weighing less than 1oz, the Kenu Ariframe portable smartphone mount attaches easily to any air vent. Its low-profile design keeps the phone at eye level and has a rotating clip for horizontal and vertical positioning. The clip also doubles as a travel stand for watching movies, playing games or chatting when out of the car. The over-molded grips keep your phone free from scratches, and the expandable jaw holds most smartphones securely in place.
Bluetooth Car Kit
Kinivo has a simple hands-free solution for answering calls and enjoying music while on the road. The BTC450 will connect to any smartphone, tablet or Bluetooth device and stream to your car's stereo system via its 3.5mm audio jack. This provides the ability for users to receive calls and operate their device's voice-command functionality through the built-in microphone. The Kinivo BTC450 allows users to select audio with control over tracks, including play, pause, previous song and next song functions. Installation is simple because the BTC450 connects into the vehicle's stereo system via the 3.5mm audio connector.
Dual USB charger
id America is offering a car charger to suit the interior of your European vehicle. Combining style and function, the LX dual USB was designed with genuine leather trim, which delivers a modern, polished appearance to complement any interior. The 2.1A output will charge high-powered devices, while the built-in fuse will protect against possible power surges. It can also power two iPods, iPhones, MP3, GPS or other gadgets and has an LED power indicator.
Bluetooth Headset
The Kinivo BTM440 Bluetooth headset combines advanced noise cancellation technology with lightweight wraparound design for convenient hands-free calling. It allows users to control calls wirelessly from any Bluetooth-enabled smartphone for hands-free operation. The Mono headset's built-in microphone is said to provide crystal-clear phone calls while driving. The lightweight earpiece was designed for extended wear, allowing users to remain comfortably connected for long periods of time. The easy-to-use operation offers full control over functions like voice dialing, adjusting volume, answering calls and more. There's a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that lasts more than four hours of active talk time, or 150 hours in standby mode. It connects to the included micro-USB cable to recharge.
Rockford Bluetooth adapter
Audio specialist Rockford Fosgate has announced its new RFBTAUX Universal Bluetooth Plug & Play Mobile Adapter. It will give users an easy way to stream media content from a smartphone, tablet or laptop to a 3.5mm AUX input jack. The content could include your music library or just about any app such as Pandora or Rhapsody. The RFBTAUX easily pairs with Bluetooth devices - the Auto Connect provides an audible chime when connected - and will stream the audio to any source with an AUX input. It also has a USB port for charging your phone (USB cable not included).
A-Z of Three-Wheelers
The introduction of the Morgan 3 Wheeler in 2011 brought the subject of tripod travel back into the public's imagination. But if you imagine this is a passing phase, you'd be wrong. Elvis Payne's comprehensive 272pg book catalogs more than 450 manufacturers and 1000 models that date back to the steam-powered vehicle developed by Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot in 1769. As the first form of powered transport, three-wheelers have always been with us, and this book from Crecy Publishing (available from CarTech) leaves you in no doubt. A lot of the photography is full color with some older B&W images and even illustrations where photos don't exist. The book is from left field but includes everything from trucks to track cars, utility transport, speed record breakers and concepts like VW's 2006 GX3.
Scosche boomcan
This minature speaker packs a surprisingly big punch. At 2" tall it's the smallest of several Scosche "can" speakers that will easily fit in your pocket or bag. The lithium-ion battery is charged by USB for two hours of play. The 35mm speaker provides a decent sound that inevitably lacks bass but didn't distort, even at its loudest volume setting - one button turns it on and selects one of two volume levels. You then adjust from your device. Bluetooth connection is simple and it chimes to confirm, or there's an aux jack input. Available in four colors, there's also an optional cycle mount. The boomCAN is compact but delivers crisp sound.


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Many sites are based in menu choices. Just like nanoHUB, you start on your home page, and then select from a list of available choices. In the "myHub" tab, there are several table containers (the ones you can edit). I think it would be helpful if we add simple images to these in order to localize them easily. And in general, may be the hub needs more thumbnails. One image tells more than a thousand words.


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The nationally acclaimed Camp Invention summer program is returning to Rolla.
The nationally acclaimed Camp Invention summer program is returning to Rolla.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is hosting Camp Invention during the week of July 8-12 in the Havener Center on campus.
This year's Camp Invention program is Geo-Quest which features the I Can Invent: Launchitude module, where children use physics and engineering to create a Duck Chucking device using components from everyday objects.
Each day, children rotate through integrated modules that employ creative thinking to solve real-world challenges. Children learn vital skills such as problem solving and teamwork through imaginative exploration.
Inspired and influenced by the National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees, and sponsored by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Camp Invention is a weeklong summer enrichment program for children entering grades one through six.
The program creatively immerses and engages its participants through hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
"Based on feedback from thousands of school districts around the country, Camp Invention has earned a reputation as the leader in high-quality summer programming. This has helped the organization grow to a national program, serving over 80,000 children annually," said Michael J. Oister, chief executive officer for Invent Now. "Over 90 percent of parents and educators surveyed observed improvements in their child's and students' outlook on learning and increased interest in using science to solve problems."
Even if a child has participated in Camp Invention in the past, they will benefit from an all new curriculum.
To learn more about Invent Now programming, visit www.CampInvention.org or call 1-800-968-4332.


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|System: X360, PS3, Wii, PS2, PC, DS
|Review Rating Legend
|Dev: Crystal Dynamics
|1.0 - 1.9 = Avoid
|4.0 - 4.4 = Great
|Pub: Eidos Interactive
|2.0 - 2.4 = Poor
|4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
|Release: Nov. 18, 2008
|2.5 - 2.9 = Average
|5.0 = The Best
|Players: 1
|3.0 - 3.4 = Fair
|ESRB Rating: Teen
|3.5 - 3.9 = Good
Visually, Underworld is both amazing and underwhelming all at the same time. For starters, Lara is more lifelike and sexier than ever; there's a lot of booty to be found in Underworld and it's not limited to treasure collecting. The varied environments are always breathtaking, vibrant, and crisp, with a solid draw distance and a realistic, lived-in look. The cinematics both in and out of engine have received a lot of care and polish to bring the story to life. Also, subtle animations such as Lara protecting her face from pockets of extreme heat, casting aside obstructing vegetation, and the determined way she trudges through a deep stream are great at establishing the mood of the title. I also enjoyed how Lara remains soaked after getting out of water and how dirt and grime accumulates on her over time.
Unfortunately, these pristine moments are frequently marred by nearly ever-present clipping and collision detection issues, invisible platforms, occasional framerate drops, and somewhat challenging camera angles. Players will find Lara levitating on uneven surfaces and fences, kicking through enemies, and being absorbed by walls and objects. Most noticeably, players will be thwarted by a challenging camera that often frustrates platforming sequences. By and large, the devs did a decent job with the angles and gave players control over the camera, but too often it inexplicably pans out or zooms in, causing tempers to flare when you fall to your doom. Finally, enemies, especially humans, are a bunch of silly clones. This exacerbates the already dull combat sequences. These graphical missteps leave a bad impression and even goes so far as to hamper gameplay.
Graciously, the musical themes and voice over work is outstanding throughout. The varied and epic score sounds like it was pulled straight from a Hollywood summer blockbuster. The music not only fits and heightens the events that transpire onscreen, but it also matches the scope and character of each locale. The interesting cutscenes are made even more enjoyable by top-quality acting. The only aural downside would have to be the screaming spiders. I've heard of barking spiders after a night of Mexican food, but screeching arachnids in a video game just come off as cheesy.
Tomb Raider Underworld was far more enjoyable than I ever thought it would be. The expansive environments, solid platforming sequences, challenging puzzles, and adventure-filled storyline should appeal to anyone who loved the Prince of Persia games and Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. Disappointingly, combat is fairly mediocre, and a lot of technical inconsistencies are troublesome. Nevertheless, Underworld is a very good game. Eidos can feel confident that Crystal Dynamics has returned this gaming superstar back to her former glory. I expect the next entry to be substantial. After all, third time's a charm!
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Doggone Good Rapid Rewards Treat/training pouch is perfect for training, outings and showing. Large enough to hold various types of clickers, pickup bags or treats. Read More
Rapid Rewards Dog Training PouchTop of the line treat/training pouch. Perfect for training, outings, and showing!
Doggone Good Rapid Rewards Dog Training Pouch Features
- Roomy (4"W X 3"H) front pocket has magnetic closure for quick open/close operation.
- Large enough to hold various types of clickers, pickup bags or treats.
- Zips down one side to create a roomy compartment out of the entire back panel which is perfect for credit cards, cash, or keys.
- D-ring on side, and safety snap on back, hook to belt loop.
- 600 denier polyester
Colors: Purple, Black, or Blue.
- Type: Treat/Training
- Color: Purple,Black,Blue
- Size: 5¾" x 6¾" x 2¾"
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"excellent treat pouch"
We started using these pouches in March of this year for one of our training programs at the zoo. My trainers have their pouch on from 7-6 every day and they all love them. The pouches have held up great, even with frequent bleaching (to disinfect), animals trying to steal them and other abuse. Now all of the other areas in the zoo are switching to this training treat pouch too (except for the elephant trainers, they still use a big bucket)
"Great bag but no belt"
As a professional trainer for both obedience and hunting, there are a LOT of bells and whistles that come with the training game: high-value treats, low-value treats, clicker, bumper, and then what do I do with my purse when I can't keep an eye on it during class? I can take the essentials out (ID, cards, cash) and slide them into the back zipper pocket for safe keeping! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that I could have ordered the same product from another site for a $1 more and gotten the belt that comes with it, but too little, too late on that one. Aside from that, GREAT bag! I *love* the purple too.
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Bartow, Kemp to throw out first pitch Saturday
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 11, 2010) - Coming off of a series win over No. 30 St. John's, the ETSU baseball team will look to keep things rolling as the Bucs host SIU Edwardsville in a three-game series starting Friday at 3 p.m. at Cardinal Park.
ETSU head men's basketball coach Murry Bartow and head women's basketball coach Karen Kemp will be on hand to throw out the first pitch on Saturday as the fans can come out and support the Atlantic Sun Champions. Both teams will also be in attendance at the Saturday game as fans will have an opportunity to meet the back-to-back men's championship team, and the three-peat women's basketball team.
Saturday's game is slated for a 2 p.m. first pitch, while the two teams will close out the series at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
ETSU (8-2) has won its last two games defeating the Red Storm 11-7 and 8-6 last weekend after dropping the series opener 10-2. Junior Chas Byrne (Johnson City, Tenn.) is first on the team and eighth in the conference in average (.429), while pre-season All-American Paul Hoilman (Johnson City, Tenn.) leads the team with four home runs and 14 RBI. This is the first meeting against the Cougars for the Buccaneers.
SIU Edwardsville (2-10) is currently on a five-game skid after dropping two mid-week games to Western Carolina earlier this week. The Cougars are led by Adam Eggmeyer as he is hitting .326 with six doubles, one triple, four home runs and ten RBI on the season.
Fans with kids 12 and under who wear their little leagues team jersey to any game this season will receive admission for only $1.
Live stats are available by clicking the link above. For more information on Buccaneer baseball or any other athletic news, please visit www.ETSUBucs.com.


text: Betsy Stern has lived in Dallas for more than 35 years and has been a licensed real estate agent since 1982. She has seen the ups and downs of the Dallas market, knows the communities, as well as the pulse of the city. Her background is characterized by extensive contacts through her years of leadership as a fund-raiser, publisher, events organizer and chair for numerous civic and cultural projects. The Dallas Museum of Art, The Dallas Symphony, The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture, The Dallas Downtown Shelter and Greenhill School have all benefited from her expertise and service. A native of Nebraska, Betsy earned her degree from the University of Texas in Sociology, then headed to Columbia University in New York City. Later in Dallas, she received a Graduate Certificate in Marketing from SMU's Cox School of Business. Betsy displayed a keen visual talent when she assumed a significant role in the design of her current home, which won the AIA Dallas Citation Design Award and has been the focus of numerous articles and design periodicals. Her wide range of experiences, achievements and education, combined with incredible energy and dedication to excellence, add up to a personality ideally suited to put things together and make them happen. Her goal, while marketing, selling or discovering that perfect property, is to make your transactions as professional, simple and stress free as possible.


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Starting July 10, 2012 Other Press will be publishing The Absolutist, a novel by John Boyne. The book is worth putting on your summer reading list and a story I won't soon forget.
The story opens in England in 1919 and revolves around Tristan Sadler a twenty-one year old who has seen more adversity and tragedy than anyone his age should know. His suffering (both physical and emotional) is touchingly told by Boyne who teases out a story about Tristan coming to terms with both who he is and the horrors he's survived after serving on the front lines in The Great War.
The first pages of the book start with Tristan traveling to deliver personal letters to the sister of a fallen comrade who lives in Norwich. Really two stories unfold in this book; Tristan's time in Norwich with Will Bancroft's sister as well as his memories as a 17 year old kid enlisting, training and finally on the front lines in World War I.
The intensity of Tristan's feelings for his comrade, Bancroft, become more apparent as the story unfolds, but Boyne does a great job of weaving Tristan's emotions into a larger story which makes his suffering all the more human. I'm not normally a fan of war stories but Boyne's easy to read writing style drew me in and made it difficult to put the book down, and I think you'll feel the same. Readers will also appreciate how far the LGBT community has advanced over the past century.


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Atomic magnetometers have a long history in tests of Standard Model since they provide sensitive constraints on new spin interactions. I will review recent progress in magnetometry using electron and nuclear spins, describe some of the limits set on new physics and discuss ideas for future experiments.


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Five unanswered goals in the third quarter, including three in a span of two minutes, helped lift the MIT men's lacrosse team to an 11-3 victory over Husson University in a non-conference game on Tuesday. Corey Garvey amassed a game-high seven points for the Engineers (2-1), as he finished with three goals and four assists. His four helpers resulted in four out of Dan Piemont's five goals. The Eagles saw their ledger dip to 0-4 following the inaugural meeting between both squads.
Piemont opened the scoring with a solo effort after 1:29 elapsed and then tacked on another goal that was set up by Garvey. Tom Hay quickly gave MIT a 3-0 lead which was raised when Justin Myers registered the first goal of his career. Husson ended the shutout with 1:25 remaining courtesy of an unassisted goal from Mitch Heaps.
The majority of the second stanza was a defensive battle with both sides struggling to find its rhythm on offense. The Eagles' Ben Landry ended the stalemate by recording his team-leading seventh marker of the season which made the score, 4-2, in favor of the hosts. Husson then cut its deficit in half with 12 ticks left before halftime when Sam Smith found Nick Brown for a man-up goal.
The slight margin would hold until the Piemont-Garvey connection returned at the 10:34 mark of the third quarter. Garvey followed with a pair of unassisted tallies that increased MIT's cushion to 7-3. Neither squad found the back of the net until Piemont redirected a feed from Garvey with 44 seconds on the clock. Exactly 22 seconds later, Garvey completed the hat-trick as the Engineers ended the frame with a 9-3 lead.
Garvey found Piemont for the final time early in the fourth quarter as Myers capped the scoring with 2:26 remaining in regulation.
In addition to his game-high point total, Garvey added six groundballs. Myers won 11 of his 13 face-offs while scooping up six groundballs. Alex Andrzejewski gathered six groundballs as well, while Eric Zuk totaled four groundballs and three caused turnovers. In net, Christopher Rullan collected 11 saves and seven groundballs.
Matt Tabler, Landry, and Heaps each notched three groundballs while Tabler added a pair of caused turnovers. All three goalies saw action for the Eagles. Alex Behzad registered nine saves in 34 minutes of relief as John Hooper posted three saves in 14 minutes throughout the first, third, and fourth quarters. Tyler Quinn closed out the contest by stopping one shot during the last 11:41 of play.
Next up for MIT will be a road match at Whittier College on Tuesday, March 23. Husson returns to action on Saturday, March 20 when it hosts Rivier College in its home-opener.


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The "Fall into Milton" festival takes place Saturday, Oct. 20 in downtown Milton, featuring antiques, a pet costume contest, food and demonstrations galore.
Milton will host the second annual "Fall into Milton" festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20. The event features fall produce, mums, pumpkins, crafts, jewelry, antiques, demonstrations, activities and food. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the pet costume contest, pumpkin painting and strawman puppetmaking, The event is free and will be held regardless of the weather.
"Fall into Milton takes the place of former Governor's Day celebrations," said co-organizer Kathryn Greig. "A group of businesses and local organizations wanted to offer a fun fall event for the community. So, we decided to plan a fall festival featuring food, activities for kids, historical attractions, and other seasonal pastimes, which would be fun for the town and visitors."
The festival takes place in downtown Milton at the corner of Magnolia and Union Streets near the Lydia Black Cannon Museum at 210 Union St. Fun fall fare like autumnal soups, pulled pork, baked goods, beef stew with biscuits, coffee and hot cider will be available for sale alongside some traditional festival offerings. The food will be provided by Irish Eyes, Milton Economic Development Committee, and Milton resident Myra Oates.
The following activities will take place next to the Milton Historical Society museum from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. unless otherwise noted:
• 10 a.m.-noon — A free button-cutting demonstration will be inside the Milton Historical Society museum.
• 11 a.m. — Pet costume contest judged and prizes given by Denise Suthard, of Milton.
• 11 a.m.-2 p.m. — The Milton Lions Club will be running the train in Milton Memorial Park. The price is 25 cents per ride.
• Free strawman puppetmaking inside Milton Historical Society museum. Materials will be provided at no charge.
• Volunteers will assist children with pumpkin painting. The price is $2 per pumpkin.
• Antiques in Milton will sell antiques and fall and holiday collectibles. There also will be a display of holiday collectibles from the 1920s to 1950s.
• Auntie M's Emporium will sell antiques and garden accessories.
• Lavender Fields will sell lavender and lavender products.
• Eve Middleton of The Sewing Company, will assess and provide information about quilts, coverlets, rugs, needlework, fabric, lace or other textiles. This is free, just bring your item to the event.
• Milton Century Club will sell hot cider and provide information about the club.
• Urban Studio will sell pink hair extensions in honor of October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and will sell jewelry.
• Robin Senft will sell Silpada jewelry and Nerium skin care products.
• Hillside Flowers will do a demonstration of fall and Christmas flower arrangements.
• Brittinghams' Produce will sell fall produce, pumpkins and mums.
• Milton Garden Club will do a demonstration of how to make an herb wreath and sell raffle tickets for their homemade "dessert of the month."
• Milton Theatre will sell tickets for the production of "Fibber McGee and Molly," to be performed at the Milton Firehouse at 8 p.m., Oct. 20.
• Milford resident Linda Pfieffer will sell fall crafts.
• Friends of the Milton Public Library will read ghost stories and sell books and Milton items at its gift shop.
For more information, contact Greig at 302-684-3804 or 302-684-4499, or visit www.facebook.com/antiquesinmilton.


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21 Ryon Howard
|RS Senior
|Bronx, NY
|High School:
|Holderness School
Capable of playing either forward spot. Can be a shut-down defender and can knock home the open jump shot from anywhere on the floor. 2006-07: Injured his knee on 11/14 in second half against North Carolina and was lost for the rest of the season. Tied his career-high with 14 points at Fordham on 11/10. 2005-06: Ties his career high with six rebounds on 2/11 at St. Francis (NY). Had a season-high ten points at FDU on 1/23. 2004-05: Averaged 23 minutes per game as a freshman. Started the first eight games of his collegiate career. Scored in double figures seven times, including a career-high 17 points at Central Connecticut on 2/11/05. Recorded career-best four steals in game at Columbia University on 12/9/04. High School: Lettered in basketball, football and lacrosse at the Holderness school in Plymouth, NH.... Played basketball for Coach Jamie Gallagher. Captained football and basketball teams his senior season. Was named the league MVP in football senior year. His football teams twice won the New England Class D Championship. He led the basketball team to the New England Class C title in 2003-04. Personal: Son of Carol Fagon and Joseph Howard. Has three brothers, Christopher, Brian and Brandon. Favorite sports team is the New York Giants. Favorite athlete is LeBron James. Favorite book is Hamlet, favorite TV show is Family Guy and favorite movie is Paycheck. Favorite food is pizza and he enjoys rap and hip-hop music. Would like to have dinner with President Bush "to discuss face-to-face why he made some of the decisions he's made." Plans to major in international business and hopes to work for a Fortune 500 company after graduation.