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Re: SRFI 33 vs SLIB Taylor Campbell 08 Jan 2005 02:45 UTC
On Fri, 7 Jan 2005, Aubrey Jaffer wrote: > | mention in passing in the current document, the very carefully > | thought-out SRFI 33 for the base of this SRFI. > > Its bizarre that I am first criticized for taking preceedent from > SRFI-4 (in SRFI-47); then for not taking preceedent from a withdrawn > SRFI-33. I'm not sure how you find this bizarre. SRFI 4 was finalized in spite of considerable opposition to its homogeneous vector syntax, and on similar grounds I opposed SRFI 47's array syntax; SRFI 33 was withdrawn due, if I remember correctly, to the fact that Olin Shivers did not have the time to finish it. There wasn't, if I'm not mistaken, any serious opposition to major parts of the SRFI. The matter over which I, as you say, criticize you has nothing whatsoever to do with prior- SRFIness. > | In particular, the naming in SLIB seems to be quite ad-hoc -- no > | consistency with the LOGICAL-, BITWISE:, LOG, &c. prefixes --, and > | the set of general bitwise operations is somewhat different from > | that of SRFI 33: some are missing & some are added. Was it simply > | that starting from SLIB was easier at the time, or is there a more > | complete rationale for the conventions you chose? > > I took functions from Common-Lisp which are useful, keeping their > names. Names for new functions should not be common words which could > suffer collisions. Where the common words are the best description, I > add a prefix of the package name or theme followed by `:'. In > packages where only a couple of names are prefixed, this can look > ad-hoc. Using a colon this way is not done in any RnRS or SRFI that I can think of at the moment. Given that SRFI 33 offers all of the procedures that you named with LOG or LOGICAL:, but with more descriptive, non-package- prefixed names, I don't see why you used the ad-hoc naming you did when there's a good, consistent alternative clearly presented already with detailed rationale. > | If it is simply that SLIB was an easier starting point for you, I'd > | like to suggest a few name changes to bring what names you added > | closer to SRFI 33's conventions: > | > | logical:ones -> bit-mask (%MASK internally in SRFI 33) > | logical:rotate -> bitwise-rotate > > BIT-MASK is a reasonable suggestion. But why BIT-MASK and not > BITWISE-MASK? BIT-MASK returns a mask of N set bits. BITWISE-MASK sounds like it performs the bitwise 'mask' operation. (If BIT-MASK sounds like it masks bits, perhaps MAKE-BIT-MASK might be a good alternative, though that might make it sound like there's a disjoint bit mask data type, like MIT Scheme's bit strings.) > To me, bitwise means that bits are operated on in their bit-lanes, not > affecting other bit-lanes. That sounds reasonable. > ROTATE doesn't work that way. I just had another idea for the rotation operation, actually, which I think may be somewhat better than either BIT-ROTATE or BITWISE-ROTATE, since the operation is really just to rotate a field of bits: a procedure whose prototype is (ROTATE-BIT-FIELD <size> <position> <i> <count>). Not only is this more general -- it can rotate an arbitrary field of bits, not just the low N ones for some N, but the name and parameter ordering are more consistent with SRFI 33's conventions as well. > ASH is another problem word, but is prior art from Common-Lisp. SRFI 33 extensively discusses prior art. I believe ARITHMETIC-SHIFT, being both in wide use in many Scheme systems and a longer, much more descriptive name in the Scheme spirit, is a better choice than ASH, along with the great many other naming choices in SRFI 33. > | bit-reverse -> bitwise-reverse > > This one jumps bit-lanes. I think bit-reverse is the better > description. Yes, it probably is. However, thinking about it now, perhaps it would be better yet to offer a REVERSE-BIT-FIELD, like the ROTATE-BIT-FIELD I suggested above. It would be extended similarly; its prototype would look like (REVERSE-BIT-FIELD <size> <position> <i>). > | bitwise:laminate -> bitwise-laminate > | bitwise:delaminate -> bitwise-delaminate > > I used bitwise because bits in corresponding lanes are extracted. > BIT-LAMINATE and BIT-DELAMINATE might be better. Er, I don't follow: shouldn't that make BITWISE-... more suitable? On further consideration, however, I find myself wondering: in what sorts of applications are these operations, and the Gray codes, useful? They seem fairly random to me for a general bitwise operations library. All the other operations, however, are very widely applicable. I could be wrong, of course, but even a quick grep through a number of your Scheme packages -- SCM, SLIB, JACAL, FreeSnell, & synch -- reveals only one use of bit string lamination and Gray codes: in SLIB's phil-spc.scm, which could just have easily locally defined the operations.


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Recently, fossils of early birds and their most immediate predecessors have been collected at an unprecedented rate from Mesozoic-aged rocks worldwide. This wealth of new fossils has settled the century-old controversy of the origin of birds. Today, we can safely declare that birds evolved from a group of dinosaurs known as maniraptoran theropods-generally small meat-eating dinosaurs that include Velociraptor of Jurassic Park fame.
Evidence that birds evolved from the carnivorous predators that ruled the Mesozoic ecosystems is plentiful and it comes from disparate lines of evidence. Traditionally, the prime source of evidence in support of this scientific view was the similar shape of the bones of birds and a variety of maniraptorans but spectacular new discoveries have added other lines of evidence to the table. One of these involves a suite of features from the eggs of these dinosaurs. A host of fossils have shown that not only did maniraptoran dinosaurs resemble birds in the way they laid their eggs but that these eggs also looked like the eggs of birds. Another line of evidence involves the handful of snapshots that tell us about the behavior of the maniraptoran theropods. Fossils of animals in brooding poses or in resting postures also show a startling similarity with the behaviors we see among living birds. Yet, perhaps the most compelling new line of evidence comes from the discovery of soft tissues associated with the skeletons of these predatory dinosaurs, many fossils of these creatures are now known to have been covered by plumage. All this evidence has highlighted the fact that many features that were previously thought to be exclusively avian-from feathers to a wishbone-have now been discovered in the immediate dinosaur predecessor of birds. Even flight is likely to have been an attribute inherited by birds from their dinosaurian forebears! If the new wealth of fossils has clarified the old controversy of the origin of birds, many other fossils have provided a vivid testimony of the early phases of avian evolution. Hidden in these fossils are the clues to how birds perfected their flying abilities and how they evolved warm bloodedness.
As we know it today, the known history of birds starts with the spectacular Archaeopteryx, a jay-sized creature with toothed jaws, a long lizard-like tail, and flight feathers. Archaeopteryx lived 150 million years ago in today's southern Germany. Although Archaeopteryx stands alone in the fossil record of birds of the end of the Jurassic period, within the last decade a large number and variety of birds have been found in Cretaceous rocks ranging from 130 to 115 million years ago. Some of these fossils show that a great diversity of birds with long bony tails preceded the evolution of birds with the familiar short bony tail.
Birds of the early Cretaceous blossomed in a range of shapes and sizes. The crow-sized, stout-beaked Confuciusornis sported enormous claws in its wings while the contemporaneous Sapeornis had very long and narrow wings like those of an albatross. These two birds were much larger than the sparrow-sized Eoenantiornis and Iberomesornis, which like most early birds had toothed jaws similar to those of Archaeopteryx. The different design of skulls, teeth, wings, and feet indicate that already at this early phase of their evolutionary history, birds had specialized into a variety of ecological niches, including seed-feeders, sap-eaters, insect-feeders, fish-eaters, and meat-eaters. At the same time, a host of novel features of the wings and ribcages suggests that soon after Archaeopteryx, birds evolved flying abilities not very different from the ones that amaze us today.
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Bishop Morlino, of the Madison, Wisconsin Diocese Makes a Stand
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After trailing for almost the entire game against second-ranked Boston College, freshman Nick Saracino (St. Louis, Mo.) scored his first career goal with 11 seconds remaining in regulation to tie the game at 3-3 and send it to overtime. Neither team could find the back of the net in the five minute OT as the game ended in 3-3 tie in front of a sellout crowd at Schneider Arena on Friday night.
In the last game for either team before the break for finals, the Friars (7-6-2, 5-4-1 HEA) showed resiliency coming back from deficits three times in the Hockey East match-up to earn the tie and also denied Boston College coach Jerry York his 925th victory, which would make him the all-time wins leader in NCAA hockey.
After trailing 2-0 going into the third period, Providence responded with goals from junior Derek Army (North Kingstown, R.I.) and Noel Acciari (Johnston, R.I.) before Saracino's goal capped the comeback for the Friars. Jon Gillies (South Portland, Maine) had a strong showing in net for the Friars stopping 26 shots, including a six save performance in overtime. Goaltender Parker Milner p made 34 saves for Boston College (11-2-1, 9-2-1 HEA).
In the first twenty minutes, both teams were playing a fast-paced, hard-hitting style of play. Boston College scored the lone goal of the frame at 12:39 after a faceoff win led to a shot from Pat Mullane that Gillies saved. Johnny Gaudreau found the loose puck and got it past Gillies for his 11th of the year. The Friars had a chance to even the score when a two-on-one developed between Acciari and Steven McParland (Schreiber, Ontario). McParland got off a shot that Milner saved and then McParland's second shot went just over the net. As the first period was about to expire, Brandon Tanev (Toronto, Ontario) had an opportunity for the Friars on a shorthanded breakaway. He skated in close before getting a shot off on Milner, and followed up with a shot from a bad angle behind the net but could not get the puck past the BC netminder, who made 13 saves in the first.
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Providence outshot Boston College, 37-29, in the game. BC went 1-for-6 with the man advantage, whole Providence went 0-for-3.
The Friars return to Schneider Arena on Thursday, December 20 against Hockey East opponent, Vermont in a game scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be televised on Cox Sports.
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What's the UK's newest police aid? The pedal-powered police car, which is relatively useless and looks more like something you'd push your baby in than a scare tactic against future criminals.
Nonetheless, the UK always tends to have weird and eccentric versions of whatever is popular in the US, and this pedal-powered police car is no exception. I think they're trying to be eco-friendly and set a good example, but how is it even possible to catch crooks and criminals by pedaling a Flintstones-esque car? It's completely hilarious--and something only the British would do.
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To help celebrate the U.S. Army's 232 birthday Duff Goldman from the Food Network's "Ace of Cakes" lights a cake made in the form of a Army fighting vehicle before the game, behind home plate. Left to right behind him is U.S. Army Vice Chief of Staff General Richard A. Cody, Lt. Col. Burl W. Randolph, Jr. Orioles pitcher Jamie Walker and Orioles Vice President of Operations, Mike Flanagan.
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Esperoza are a band from Moldova that plays a very extreme form of symphonic metal and this is a review of their 2016 album "Aum Corrupted" which will be released in November by WornHoleDeath.
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Kids today are just as likely to be interested in electronics as they are in soccer. So what's a parent to do with a kid who'd rather solder than run laps? How can parents really keep geeky kids entertained, without spending yet another afternoon in front of the glowing rectangle of a TV or computer monitor?
Snip, Burn, Solder, Shred is a new and dangerously fun DIY book with step-by-step, illustrated instructions for making 24 quirky playthings. Projects are designed to cost $10 or less and include kid-friendly crafts like a Lock 'N Latch Treasure Chest and PVC Teepee, homemade musical instruments, and moving toys like a marshmallow-shooting muzzleloader and a steam-powered milk carton boat.
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Every project is written with the absolute beginner in mind. This can be the first time Mom or Dad has ever threaded a needle or warmed up a soldering iron, and they can expect to get a decent result . . . These projects run the gamut: If you're a crafter who has never touched a saw, I've got projects for you. If you're a musician who's never soldered, you'll learn how to build cool stompbox effects, a dirt-cheap amplifier, an electric digeridoo, and more.
With the aid of Nelson's clear instructions, readers learn how to make:
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David Erik Nelson is a freelance writer and former high school teacher. His fiction has been nominated for a Nebula award and has appeared in Asimov's, The Best of Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet, and the forthcoming Steampunk Reloaded anthology. He developed the projects in this book at an alternative school, with plenty of feedback from his students. He is a contributor to the "Ask the Giant Squid" advice column at Poor Mojo's Almanac(k), a weekly online literary journal.
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Palmerton artist lives a life of agony and ecstacy.
Do you like to paint horses?
"Oh, yeah!" ecstatically responds 49-year-old Patti Delong of Palmerton as she points to a photorealistic acrylic painting displayed at the Carbon County Art Show. "Especially when I can paint horses the way these are coming out."
She has a warm spot in her heart for horses and in this painting Delong honors three of the world's greatest racehorses: legendary chestnut Thoroughbred Man O'War, his son – triple crown winner – War Admiral, and his grandson – the winner of the greatest match race in American history – Seabiscuit.
Delong once owned horses. She once rode a motorcycle. Now there are days that she cannot even hold a paintbrush much less walk up several steps.
Over the past twenty years a combination of wrist, knee and shoulder problems led to nearly twenty surgeries—many improving the immediate problem but introducing a debilitating long-term problem.
Delong describes herself as having a tendency towards developing scar tissue. Each time she has an operation, the disturbed area reforms as an enlarged stiff scar.
It started in 1984 with her first operation—to relieve carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists. It was just before carpal tunnel became better known because of this syndrome developing amongst computer users.
Delong thinks it runs in her family. After she had the operation, both her brother and sister had to have their carpal tunnels operated on. But by then, their surgeons needed to cut only one inch on each wrist. Delong's surgeon cut four inches on each wrist—with the extra distance extending into the palms of her hands. When her surgery healed, the resulting scarring made painting difficult. Attempts to correct this problem led to further surgeries and further scarring.
Delong was diagnosed with arthritis in her knees – both her parents have this problem – and arthritis in the rotator cuff of her right shoulder. But while she can still hold a paintbrush in her right hand, her shoulder is often too weak or painful to support it when she works on an easel.
"There are days that I can't paint," said Delong. "There are times that my paintbrush will flip up and go airborne. It hurts but I'm not going to stop."
Delong was born in Catasauqua in 1956, graduated from Catasauqua High School and studied commercial art at North Hampton County Area Community College. She worked at Tarkett Flooring as a photo-engraver until laid off in 1985 when she found work on a highway construction project. On the side, Delong painted motorcycle gas tanks for a local dealer.
She took a job taking care of 28 Arabian horses at a Danielsville horse farm. Soon, she fenced her yard and bought her first horse, an Arabian. "I broke the Arabian myself," Delong said as her mind seemed to wander to a happier time. "Oh no. I didn't do the bucking bronco thing. He just stood there and I was so happy."
By 1990, the worsening condition of her hands and knees made riding impossible. So she sold the Arabian. "But I had this property with a fence all around and nothing out there, so I got an older quarter horse—just to mow the grass," said Delong. "He was fun. You don't have to ride a horse to have fun." When he got too old, Delong got her last horse, a Tennessee Walker.
Two years ago when she could neither walk up her front steps nor afford the horse, she faced up to the fact that she would soon be living without the animal that she so dearly loved.
She moved in with her sister to a house in Palmerton once owned by her mother's parents. And Delong began to paint horses.
She has painted a series of famous racehorses. "They would make a terrific calendar," she said.
A current favorite among her paintings of horses is one of Singletary – winner of the Breeder's Cup, a horse that bullied its way through the pack to win a $1.54 million purse at odds of 17 – 1.
The well-muscled Singletary, got its name from equally well-muscled Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker, Mike Singletary.
Delong envisioned a scene of the linebacker floating in a cloud above the racehorse. She painted the jockey and the horse's blanket in the Chicago Bears colors of navy, orange and white to bind the characters to one another and painted a 5 on the blanket and a zero on the bridle. Mike Singletary's number is 50. "I guess the owners of Singletary, just liked Mike," Delong figured.
Unfortunately, when people think racehorses, they do not think of Carbon County, and consequently, even the best paintings of racehorses don't sell very well locally.
She has made some sales on eBay. But eBay is a little like horseracing as Delong noted, "Sometimes I get lucky. Sometimes I lost my shirt."


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Medically reviewed by L. Anderson, PharmD. Last updated on Jan 2, 2017.
Sexual problems in women are very common and can occur at any age. Female sexual dysfunction is defined as a persistent and distressful problem for the woman, and may present in different forms:
- Lack of sexual desire (libido or sex drive)
- Lowered arousal (excitement)
- Inability to achieve orgasm
- Pain during intercourse (dyspareunia)
- Any combination of these effects
Roughly 35 to 40 percent of women may report sexual dysfunction issues, and 10 to 15 percent may consider it as a cause of significant stress or upset in their lives. Women most commonly report low sexual desire and inability to achieve orgasm as the top sexual problems. The prevalence of a sexual problem leading to significant distress is reported highest in the age group of 45 to 64 years. However, sexual problems can be a long term condition or may develop later in life after having a previously satisfying sex life.
Risk Factors for Female Sexual Dysfunction
The factors that increase the risk of sexual difficulties can be physical, psychological, or both. In most women, a combination of risk factors can lead to difficulties with intimacy, libido, or orgasm.
Physical factors contributing to sexual problems may include:
- Medications such as certain blood pressure treatments (beta-blockers), antihistamines, antipsychotics, antidepressants (SSRIs), benzodiazepines, antiepileptics
- Incontinence (fecal or urine)
- Drug, alcohol abuse
- Chronic medical diseases, such as: cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, severe arthritis, heart disease
- Physical gynecologic issues: pelvic floor dysfunction, uterine fibroids, excessive bleeding, endometriosis, pain during intercourse (dyspareunia), vaginal dryness (atrophic vaginitis)
- Injuries to the back, nerve damage
- Endocrine (hormonal) disorders (thyroid, pituitary, or adrenal gland problems)
- Menopause and estrogen/testosterone deficiencies (hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia)
- Mastectomy, alopecia, or other physical scarring
- Stress, fatigue
- Lack of privacy
Psychological issues that may affect sexual function include:
- Chronic mental health conditions, such as: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder
- Poor body image
- Physical or sexual abuse
- Sexual dysfunction in male partner (i.e., erectile dysfunction)
- Marital or relationship difficulties
- Lack of trust and open communication between partners
- Personal psychological problems including sexual fears or guilt, past sexual trauma
Types of Sexual Problems
Sexual dysfunction disorders are generally classified into 4 categories:
- Sexual desire disorders
- Sexual arousal disorders
- Orgasm disorders
- Sexual pain disorders
Sexual desire is libido or sex drive: in other words, the desire to have sexual activity which may involve sexual thoughts and images. Sexual desire disorders (decreased libido) may be caused by a decrease in the normal production of estrogen (in women) or testosterone (in both men and women). Other causes may be aging, fatigue, pregnancy, and medications -- the SSRI antidepressants which include fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), and paroxetine (Paxil) are well known for reducing desire in both men and women. Psychiatric conditions, such as depression and anxiety, can also cause decreased libido.
Sexual arousal is another word for excitement, or sexual pleasure that may involve increased blood flow to the genitals, lubrication in women, and increased breathing, heart rate and blood pressure. These conditions may appear as an aversion to, and avoidance of, sexual contact with a partner.
Orgasm is defined as a climax of sexual arousal and pleasure centered in the genital area. Orgasm disorders are a persistent delay or absence of orgasm following a normal sexual excitement phase. The disorder occurs in both women and men. The SSRI antidepressants can interfere with orgasm.
Sexual pain disorders affect women almost exclusively, and are known as dyspareunia (painful intercourse) and vaginismus (an involuntary spasm of the muscles of the vaginal wall, which interferes with intercourse). Dyspareunia may be caused by insufficient lubrication (vaginal dryness) as a result of thinner and drier vaginal tissues due to reduced levels of estrogen that occur during menopause. Poor lubrication may result from insufficient excitement and stimulation, or from hormonal changes caused by menopause, pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Symptoms of Female Sexual Dysfunction
- Lack of interest in sex (loss of libido)
- Inability to feel aroused
- Pain with intercourse
- Inability to relax vaginal muscles enough to allow intercourse
- Inadequate vaginal lubrication before and during intercourse
- Inability to attain orgasm
- Burning pain on the vulva or in the vagina with contact to those areas
Diagnosis of Female Sexual Dysfunction
Specific physical findings and testing procedures depend on the form of sexual dysfunction being investigated. A complete history is usually taken and a complete physical examination performed to:
- Identify predisposing illnesses or physical conditions
- Highlight possible fears, anxieties, or guilt specific to sexual behaviors or performance
- Uncover any history of prior sexual trauma
- Change a drug treatment or class if sexual dysfunction thought to be due to a medication
Treatment Options for Sexual Problems
Non-Drug Options
Treatment depends on the cause of the sexual dysfunction. Before any treatment is started, all underlying causes linked to the sexual dysfunction should be assessed and treated (eg, depression, anxiety, pelvic pain). It is preferable to try available non-drug therapies before taking medications for sexual dysfunction; however, a combination of options may be used, as well.
Treatments may involve many different techniques to treat problems associated with sexual arousal disorders and orgasm.
Focus of treatment should be directed towards optimal physical and mental health, as well as partner interactions. A licensed counselor or sex therapist may be recommended, and communication with the partner should be discussed. Simple, open, accurate, and supportive education about sex and sexual behaviors or responses may be all that is needed in many cases. Psychotherapy may be required to address anxieties, fears, inhibitions, or poor body image. Stress in a woman's life, such as stress due to a partner relationship or added burden due to the caretaker role for children or elderly parents should be addressed.
Physical Therapy
Pelvic floor physical therapy, strengthening physical therapy, and mechanical aids such as vaginal dilators may prove helpful for some people experiencing sexual dysfunction due to physical illnesses, conditions, or disabilities. Vaginal dilators may be placed in the vagina for 5 to 10 minutes each night. Over time, the dilator will stretch the vagina until intercourse is comfortable. Your physician or a specially trained physical therapist can guide these exercises.
Sexual arousal in women can be enhanced with clitoral stimulation by using a vibrator. Using devices can add novelty and excitement and may enhance the overall sexual experience for both partners.
Vaginal Lubricants and Moisturizers
Over-the-counter, nonhormonal, water-based vaginal lubricating gels may be helpful for vaginal dryness or discomfort. Vaginal dryness due to vaginal atrophy is a very common symptom in women who are going through menopause (perimenopause) or who have had a hysterectomy, and can lead to painful sex (dyspareunia). Vaginal gels and lubricants have very few if any side effects. Water-based vaginal lubricants such as:
- Astroglide
- FemGlide
- K-Y Touch
are helpful to use right before and during sex, and can be applied to either man or woman. If your partner is using a condom, be sure to use a water-based lubricant. Petroleum-based lubricants, such as Vaseline, will damage condoms and can interfere with protection from pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Avoid glycerin-based products if they cause irritation.
Vaginal moisturizers are formulated to allow water to be retained in the vaginal tissues over a longer period of time. Non-prescription products such as:
- Replens
- Vagisil Feminine Moisturizer
- Luvena
are typically applied vaginally every 3 days to reduce vaginal dryness; they are not used during sex as they can be irritating. These products must be used consistently as directed to maintain their effectiveness.
Medication Options
Low Dose Vaginal Estrogen
Loss of estrogen leads to vaginal dryness and vaginal atrophy (thinning of tissues). Lower amounts of estrogen leading to vaginal dryness can occur:
- During perimenopause and menopause
- After surgical removal of the ovaries
- After certain cancer treatments of the ovary (radiation, chemotherapy, endocrine therapy)
- After childbirth
- During breastfeeding
- Due to certain medications, such as danazol, medroxyprogesterone, leuprolide (Lupron), or nafarelin, often used for endometriosis or uterine leiomyomata
Women with vaginal dryness who are not helped with over-the-counter lubricating gels or moisturizers might ask their doctor about low-dose prescription vaginal estrogen or estradiol, a very effective treatment. Only small amounts of estrogen are absorbed into the bloodstream when used vaginally. However, vaginal estrogen products will not treat hot flashes as the dose is too low to be absorbed. Vaginal estrogen usually relieves dryness within 2 to 3 weeks.
There is a smaller risk of serious side effects with low dose vaginal estrogens, such as breast cancer, blood clots, or a heart attack compared to taking estrogen orally. However, if you have a history of breast cancer, talk to your doctor about your risks. The safety of vaginal estrogen in women with a past history of breast cancer is unknown. The added use of a progestin is not usually required with vaginal estrogen used in a low dose.; however, this should always be discussed with your healthcare provider.
Examples of vaginal estrogen products and dosing:
- Premarin (conjugated estrogens) - vaginal cream: inserted at bedtime into the vagina with an applicator; used nightly for 1-3 weeks at first, then 1-3 times per week thereafter.
- Vagifem (estradiol vaginal) - vaginal tablet: use the applicator to insert the vaginal tablet following package directions; initially insert one tablet vaginally once a day for two weeks, then one tablet inserted into the vagina twice weekly.
- Estrace (estradiol topical) - vaginal cream: usual initial dose range is 2 to 4 grams (marked on the application) daily for 1 or 2 weeks; then gradually reduce to one-half the initial dose for the same time period. A maintenance dose of 1 gram, one to three times per week, may be used after restoration of vaginal symptoms.
- Estring (estradiol vaginal) - vaginal ring: one vaginal ring should be inserted into the upper third of the vagina either by you or your doctor. Each Estring ring lasts for 90 days and does not need to be removed prior to sex.
Osphena (ospemifene)
Some women prefer to use an oral tablet for vaginal atrophy and pain during sex rather than a vaginally-administered product. In February 2013, the FDA approved:
- Osphena (ospemifene), an estrogen-like product called a selective estrogen receptor modifier (SERM) to treat women experiencing moderate to severe pain during sexual intercourse. Osphena comes in a 60 mg tablet and is taken once daily with food. Osphena does not directly increase sex drive but may make sex more comfortable and enjoyable.
SERMs bind to estrogen receptors but act either as agonists (activates the receptor) or antagonists (blocks the receptor) in different tissues. On some tissues, Osphena acts like an estrogen and on other tissues it acts like an anti-estrogen. Osphena has estrogenic-like activity to build vaginal tissues and reduce pain during sex.
Common side effects with Osphena may include hot flashes, vaginal discharge, and vaginal bleeding. Osphena may increase the risk of stroke, heart disease, blood clots, endometrial cancer, and breast cancer. Usually estrogen products used in women with an intact uterus are given with a progestin; however, this is not a requirement with Osphena. Women should see their health care professional if they experience any unusual bleeding.
The medication may cause hot flashes as a side effect. This type of medication may increase the risk of blood clots or uterine cancer.
Intrarosa (prasterone)
- Intrarosa (prasterone) is a once-daily vaginal insert approved in November 2016 to treat postmenopausal women experiencing moderate to severe pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia) as a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA) due to reduced estrogen levels.
Intrarosa is the first FDA approved product containing the active ingredient prasterone, also known as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). The most common side effects include vaginal discharge and abnormal Pap smear. In two 12-week placebo-controlled clinical studies in 406 postmenopausal women, Intrarosa, when compared to placebo was shown to reduce the severity of pain experienced during sexual intercourse.
Addyi (flibanserin)
In August 2015, Addyi (flibanserin) was approved for the treatment of acquired, generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women. It is meant to be used in premenopausal women who have a low libido that causes distress in their life.
Addyi, a multifunctional serotonin agonist antagonist (MSAA), is the first approved medication for HSDD. While the drug showed modest benefit in clinical trials, it's side effects, including fainting with alcohol use, prompted many labeling restrictions: a Boxed Warning, a REMS plan, required certification for providers and pharmacies, and a Patient-Provider Agreement Form. Women will need to discuss these issues with their doctor prior to starting Addyi.
Addyi is given daily as a 100 milligram (mg) tablet taken by mouth at bedtime. Addyi should not be used in patients with liver disease, with alcohol, and with many prescription drugs. The most common side effects with Addyi are dizziness, sleepiness, nausea, fatigue, insomnia and dry mouth.
- Androgens such as testosterone are not commonly recommended for treatment of sexual side effects in women.
These treatments are not FDA approved due to lack of effectiveness and studies on long-term safety are lacking. Androgen side effects in women may include facial hair growth, hair loss (alopecia), acne, voice deepening, elevated cholesterol, liver problems, blood clots, and increased risk for breast cancer.
Estroven is an over-the-counter (OTC) dietary supplement that contains phytoestrogens and has been available since 1997. Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring compounds found in plants including soybeans, whole grain cereals, seeds, nuts and many herbs. Phytoestrogens have a structure similar to natural estrogen and is promoted to support hormonal balance.
Estroven is marketed to reduce physical and psychological effects of hormonal imbalance associated with perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause. This can include night sweats, hot flashes, memory lapses, weight issues, sleeplessness, and mood changes, However, these statements have not been verified by the FDA. The usual dose for Estroven is one caplet daily taken by mouth a few hours before bedtime with food.
According to the manufacturer, Estroven does not contain synthetic, animal or human-derived hormones. The two main ingredients in all Estroven brand supplement products are soy isoflavones and black cohosh. While both of these dietary supplements have been available for many years, usually without significant concerns, there can be important drug interactions with these products, so it's important to have a drug interaction screen with all OTC products, prescription drugs and other dietary supplements.
The primary ingredients in Estroven include:
- Black Cohosh Root (Cimicifuga racemosa, a North American herb)
- Soy isoflavones
- Magnolia bark
- Melatonin
- Ginkgo Biloba
- Cissus quadrangularis (Synetrim CQ, perennial plant of the grape family)
Sexual Side Effects from Antidepressants
Sexual dysfunction, such as decreased libido (sexual drive), inhibited orgasm, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculatory failure, is a common side effect of many antidepressants, especially the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
If you are being treated with an antidepressant and encounter any of these side effects, speak with your doctor about a medication change. Options may be to lower your dose, change your medication, or add a medication -- such as bupropion -- to counteract sexual dysfunction. Do not change or stop your medicine unless directed to do so by your doctor.
Antidepressants that may have lower or no sexual side effects include:
- Wellbutrin (bupropion)
- Serzone (nefazodone)
- Remeron (mirtazapine)
- Cymbalta (duloxetine)
Prevention of Sexual Dysfunction
Open, informative, and accurate communication regarding sexual issues and body image between parents and their children may prevent children from developing anxiety or guilt about sex and may help them develop healthy sexual relationships.
Review all medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, for possible side effects that relate to sexual dysfunction. Antihistamines that led to drowsiness (e.g., Benadryl) and drugs with anticholinergic properties can aggravate vaginal dryness.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, with regular physical activity, stress reduction, and healthy eating habits. Avoiding drug and alcohol abuse will also help prevent sexual dysfunction.
People who are victims of sexual trauma, such as sexual abuse or rape at any age, are urged to seek psychiatric advice. Individual counseling with an expert in trauma may prove beneficial in allowing sexual abuse victims to overcome sexual difficulties.
Read More:
- Memos on Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know
- Melatonin: Worth Losing Sleep Over?
- Ladies A Moment: 10 Health Screenings That All Women Need
See Also
- Shifren JL, Monz BU, Russo PA, Segreti A, Johannes CB. Sexual problems and distress in United States women: prevalence and correlates. Obstet Gynecol. 2008;112(5):970.
- Shifren JL. Patient education: Sexual problems in women (Beyond the Basics). UptoDate. 09/2015. Accessed 12/16/2016 at https://www.uptodate.com/contents/sexual-problems-in-women-beyond-the-basics?source=related_link
- Vaginal atrophy. Drugs.com. Disease Reference. Accessed 12/16/2016 at https://www.drugs.com/mcd/vaginal-atrophy
- Estring (estradiol ring) [package insert]. Revised: 3/2016. Pharmacia and Upjohn. Accessed December 31, 2016 at http://www.estring.com/.
- Estrace (estradiol vaginal cream 0.01%). [package insert]. Revised: 12/2011. Warner Chillcott. Accessed December 31, 2016 at https://www.estracecream.com/
- Shifren JL, Barbieri RL, Falk SJ. Sexual dysfunction in women: management. UptoDate. May 2016. Accessed December 31, 2106 at https://www.uptodate.com/contents/sexual-dysfunction-in-women-management
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Tumblr, one of the social media platforms that has seen considerable growth in the last eighteen months, especially amongst younger social networkers, is stepping up its music activity.
According to a blog post last week, it will launch a new #music tag page for users to follow which will highlight music-related content, including tracks, videos, artwork and photos, being prolifically shared by Tumblr users, with a team of about twenty editors filtering what should be highlighted, so that it has a discovery element rather than just being a 'most shared' chart.
For music PRs with a social media remit Tumblr has become an increasingly important part of the mix, especially in the urban and pop genres, with both artists and fans liking the flexibility it offers in terms of look and feel, and the way it combines elements of blogging and sharing platforms.
Tumblr has also launched a new music-specific blog of its own (on which the aforementioned post appeared) that will report on "everything that is going on with music" on the platform, including "product announcements, new bands and blogs to follow, tips for artists and music bloggers, and shout outs to unique posts we find on Tumblr".


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Hi! Irit here with a fun new layout! I love finding ways to play with mists and watercolors, get messy, but make a layout that in a way that gives me control on all the elements of my design. Here's my finished layout-
I started this layout with stamping lot of different designs on some drawing paper by Canson. I then used the packaging technique (showed in the video) to apply color. I worked in layers, making sure each layer was dry before adding the next.
For my pink shades I used Inklingz in Bahama Mama, Creameez in Good Ol' Summer Time, Vibez in Sweet Heart and Pop Art Pink (probably my favorite pink), and Coloringz in Pretty in Pink.
For my blue shades I used Coloringz Heidi Ho Blue and Vibez in Jeni B Bleu.
I then cut and punched out my favorite areas!
For my background I used a Heidi Swapp stencil and Coloringz Night Moves, which is a flat black, a must for any stash!
Using stamps and Shimmerz goodies like this allows for lots of great detail, so there's really no need for adding lots of embellishments, and you can make your design in any color scheme you want!
I added a few bits and pieces from the We Are Memory Keepers Crush collection, some splatters with Vibez Glorious Days and my layout was done!
Check out the process video and see how I created this layout-
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The girl's mother, Sherry Mann, told WMBB that her daughter, Leah Reeder, sustained significant injuries to her legs, back, neck and face.
Mann says the attack happened when Leah was walking her dog behind a supermarket in Eastpoint, east of Panama City in Franklin County. She said the bear released Leah after the dog lunged at it and the girl played dead.


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In July of this year, will announce the long-awaited smartphone Xiaomi Mi 3 Max – the largest cell in the world market. This is the third generation of the model Mi Max, which debuted in 2016 and we are waiting for the mass of interest.
In particular, according to the latest information, based on Xiaomi Mi 3 Max will lie 710 Qualcomm processor, introduced in may this year and was quite advanced in terms of energy efficiency. Subject to the availability of the smartphone battery at least 5000 mAh, you can count on three or four days battery life with moderate usage. According to preliminary data, the Xiaomi Mi 3 will get Max screen on 7 inches with a resolution of Full HD, but the size of the smartphone will not change, since the scope display will be noticeably thinner. In addition, the smartphone is credited with support of the 18-watt fast-charging, firmware MIUI 10 is already out of the box, Android OS 8.1 and finally a double main camera.
However, back Xiaomi Mi 3 Max, judging by renderam covers for him, is very reminiscent of the tenth iPhone due to the vertical camera module, so I have to buy a case in order to hide this shameful resemblance. Other parameters Xiaomi Mi 3 are Max to 128 GB and 6 GB of RAM, a USB-C port, a fingerprint scanner on the rear panel, the Bluetooth module 5, two SIM card slots and record 4K video.


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Early last week, we published Ryan Winslett's review of Darksiders II. He loved the game, praised it for its considerable mass, its dark feel, and its emphasis on exploration. He believed that it was a headline game in the action-adventure genre, a game that stood alongside many of the other stellar titles of this generation. He scored it an "8″.
The review hit N4G. It drew a strong audience, with a dozen or so commenters, many of whom appeared to enjoy the review itself, but had some contention with the numeric score. Here's a sample, from commenter Captain Qwark 9:
"this was a solid review and an 8 is a damn good score but i cant help but feel it read as a 9.
this…….. "Now I get to use them in a massive new adventure so full of character and energy that it has no trouble standing alongside the greatest titles in the genre, including those it cribs so heavily from."
had it read "DS2 is so good it sits just slightly under its inspirations" then an 8 would be appropriate….however alongside means it should sit with the rest at 9′s and 10′s.
no matter though, review was well written. 8 is great and as soon as my stupid shift ends, i will be lost in this game from start to finish just as i was with the first"
Qwark continued, after a few others joined in agreement:
so how/where did we lose two points becuase the review is purely positive and with nothing wrong with it, tech thats considered "perfect" or a "10″……but we got an 8. so unless his scoring system is 8/8 something is off with what he is trying to tell us about the game becuase we lost 2 points…..where did they go?
And I began to think about this article you're reading now.
Video game reviews are generally dressed-up consumer product surveys, and the games culture has been trained to read them as such. Games that deliver on all the mechanical functions are typically met with high praise, as if the star rating is more indicative of consumer satisfaction than an appraisal and exploration of the experience. That's why AAA titles, who have broad budgets and limitlessly talented crafters, are rewarded with resoundingly positive scores, and why entitled game developers get up-in-arms over less-than-perfect review scores. That's also why game developers whose core competency is storytelling and risk-taking endure an emotional trip through the ringer for their unpolished work, despite all efforts to position themselves as separate from the AAA status quo.
This product survey mentality is the reason we so rarely see well-funded games dip below the typical "7/10" (or equivalent) score range. The nature of the industry is so competitive that games which cannot compete on a technical level will likely never see release, and thus, many game publications don't need extend their review scores below a reasonably high number. And readers see red flags waving if they read a review with a lower score.
Our philosophy is to review video games based on the experience they have the potential to deliver, and in rare cases, the impact they have on the progression of the medium as a whole. At Bit Creature, you will see most of our reviews are conducted through an established "I", where we explore the moments that resonate with us.
The commenters on Ryan's article deserve to be offered some insight into his decision. As a product, Darksiders II is pretty near perfect, and doesn't deserve any points knocked off. But we don't really care about Darksiders II as a product, we care about it as an interactive experience. The problem with assigning all games a perfunctory 10/10 score until they prove us otherwise would be disingenuous, because we'd be giving the game credit for something it hasn't earned – and can't earn, without being played.
As you'll see in a moment, we assign the 8/10 score to games that stand alongside the best their genre has to offer. They are robust, grand experiences that we enjoy and highly recommend to like-minded readers. The only knock is that they don't deliver a transcendent experience, or shift the way we perceive the power and potential of video games. 9s and 10s are games that rise above the best and into a complete echelon of their own. And we're totally aware that all of this is antithetical to what is typically perceived as fair and unbiased, and that reviews are subjective and relative, but the numbers are just meant to be loose summaries.
We strive to produce articles that our readers can only find on our site, and to accomplish this, we feel that reviews are best served as audits of our personal journeys. The tangibles may be there – the gameplay, the graphics, the aesthetic quality – but only as pieces of the whole experience. Video games are not mechanisms. They are meant to entertain and delight and to hit us where we feel something.
Here's a breakdown of our 10-point scale. You'll find a link to these descriptions on each Bit Creature review.
10 – These are keystone works that spark a paradigm shift in the medium
While longevity is the determining factor in how games redefine the medium, we sometimes encounter an experience so uniquely powerful it feels as though anyone in the world could feel it, too. These games have the potential to change the trajectory of video games with their innovation, storytelling, and creativity.
9 – These are disruptive titles that define their generation
Each era of consoles brings a new capacity for players to interact with video games. These titles push the limits of how video game stories are told, how we play them, and employ unprecedented, provocative ideas in their construction.
8 – These are headline titles within their genre
Though video game genres are constantly blending, each game exhibits fundamental characteristics of traditional type. These games take the soul of the genre to its threshold, conveying imaginative experiences and memorable applications of the conventions.
7 – These are notable titles within their genre
These games provide solid, engaging experiences by capitalizing on thoroughly-conceived ideas and deft execution.
6 – These are praiseworthy and flawed
Though flaws can often make games more endearing, sometimes they hamper the overall experience and make us long for what could've been. If that's the case, however, they are worthy of praise for giving us a reason to long.
5 – These do as much right as they do wrong
These games measure up to the status quo by providing commercially safe entertainment without an ambitious reach, or bland but workable interaction.
4 – These have moments of good among foundational flaws
Instances of beauty or intrigue can make entire games worth playing, but oftentimes they are shrouded by a flawed premise, shallow experience, or disjointed progression. These titles have value – yes – but the lengths to which one must go to find that value may be too great.
3 – These are functional, though heavily flawed
On the most basic level, a video game must be playable to be successful. These games can be played from start to finish, but players must be forewarned that the experience may yield tremendous frustration.
2 – These are nearly unplayable
Sometimes we encounter a game that managed to achieve gold status, however all signs indicate that may have been a mistake.
1 – These have been made examples
This is a very special rating. Only games that are truly repugnant and valueless will be tagged with a "1″.
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About the Author:
James Hawkins is the founder of Bit Creature. He's a published poet, dabbling sportswriter, and former Senior Editor of Village Voice Media's Joystick Division.
11,413 Responses to "The Nature Of Our Reviews"
Thanks for the nightmare fuel that is this article's picture.
Nintendo Legend
I know I have no right to ask, but would it be possible, either in an update or follow-up piece, to see specific game examples per each rating score? Purely out of curiosity.
I think that's greatly dependent on the reviewer, much like the review itself. A 10 to me might be a 7 to Zoss or Hawkins. The point is that each reviewer is supposed to play the game, say their piece and, in the end, decide where on that scale they feel the game belongs. For instance, I (obviously) felt Darksiders II was an 8. It was a fantastic action/platformer, but I don't think it's going to redefine how we play or approach gaming. I'd put something like Bioshock or the original Metal Gear Solid at a 10. Those titles were game changers. But again, the point we assign to a game is the last thing we want our readers worrying about.
I've had a number of late night, overly philosophical conversations with several of my friends about video games (as many of us that read Bit Creature likely have). Inevitably, our conversations steer towards the critical failure of the 10-point review system – not so much in principle, but in it's current use among mainstream video game reviewers and the way that its harmed the industry.
I could really ramble on here, but basically, it is abundantly nice to see that Bit Creature has a well-adjusted, down to earth handle on their rating system. They show a profound respect for the medium, for the audience, and for themselves by sticking to their guns in this way of avoiding dishing out 9′s to every AAA title out there, and evaluating a game for its impact as a product alone.
Thanks, Bit Creature. Keep it up!
James Hawkins
I absolutely love this response. It is an absolute privilege to hear this.
Dan Hindes
The problem with these definitions is that you're immediately showing a clear segregation of games by genre. To put it another way, the scale reads "Great for the medium > great for the genre > everything else". It's easy to fall into that trap, as games are mechanical beasts and genre provides easy reference points for those methods of interaction, but everything else I've read here makes me feel like Bit Creature does not see genre – which is a good thing, if the Ed's Letter on the about page is to be believed. Of course, not giving scores would, ironically, be the safest bet here.
James Hawkins
That's a totally legitimate argument, but the hope is that these reference points are loose enough that we won't run into too many problems. The weight of the scale is a little bit off – I think the metric scores the games' core competencies alongside how they help shape the larger game culture. And even though we have review scores, I should hope that we are always held to a very high standard of explaining thoroughly and consistently and meaningfully the qualities and experiences of a game. Genre can't be completely disregarded, though – at the end of the day, a review is an appraisal and a recommendation of sorts. If a game is simply amazing, like beyond the rest the medium has to offer, genre shouldn't matter to our readers, we recommend it wholeheartedly. But there are games that fulfill general conventions extremely well, and it should be noted that they are the best of their type. And, hell, if it ends up baffling people, or seeming disingenuous, we'll shift things. I feel no obligation to stay stagnant if we start heading that way.
Good thinking and comment, for sure. Thanks.
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Figure 1: USS Tutuila (PG-44) in China, date and location unknown. Click on photograph for larger image.
Figure 2: USS Tutuila (PG-44) in Chungking, China. Date unknown. Click on photograph for larger image.
Figure 3: USS Tutuila (PG-44) in China, circa 1928. US Navy photo from Jane's Fighting Ships. Click on photograph for larger image.
Figure 4: USS Tutuila (PG-44) circa 1928 on the Yangtze River. Photo from the Tutuila (ARG 4), 20th Birthday edition (1964) Welcome Aboard pamphlet. Click on photograph for larger image.
Figure 5: The gunboat USS Tutuila sits at anchor across from Chungking in 1941. On the day this picture was taken five bombs narrowly missed the vessel. Photo by Carl Mydans for Life magazine. Photo from the October 1973 edition of All Hands magazine. Click on photograph for larger image.
Figure 6: USS Tutuila (PG-44) at Chungking during bombing raid. US Navy photo from the July 1978 edition of All Hands magazine. Click on photograph for larger image.
Figure 7: US gunboat in the midst of a Japanese bombing raid on Chungking, China. USS Tutuila, the only American gunboat in Chinese nationalist waters, is shown standing by the American embassy on the "south bank" of Chungking, as Japan's air forces rained incendiary bombs on the Chinese capital. Clouds of smoke swirled around the little river craft and although bombs and shells fell close to her, Tutuila was not injured. Photo from the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History. Click on photograph for larger image.
Figure 8: "Far Yangtze Station" by artist Tom Freeman. USS Tutuila standing watch at Chungking, China, in 1939. Signed by artist Tom Freeman and Rear Admiral Kemp Tolley, who was the Executive Officer on board Tutuila. Print available for purchase at the US Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, Maryland. Click on photograph for larger image.
Named after an island in American Samoa, USS Tutuila (PG-44) was one of six American gunboats built by the Kiangnan Dockyard and Engineering Works in Shanghai, China. Commissioned on 2 March 1928, Tutuila was part of the US Asiatic Fleet and was built specifically for patrolling China's Yangtze River. The ship was approximately 159 feet long and 27 feet wide, had a top speed of 14.37 knots, and had a crew of 61 officers and men. Tutuila had a fully-loaded draft of only 5 feet 5 inches, which made her ideally suited for some of the shallower waters of the Yangtze River. The gunboat also was armed with two 3-inch guns and approximately ten 30-caliber machine guns.
As part of the famous Yangtze Patrol (YangPat), Tutuila was re-designated from a gunboat to a river gunboat (PR-4) on 15 June 1928. She went on her shakedown cruise up the Yangtze River from Shanghai to I'Chang, where she rendezvoused with her sister ship USS Guam (PR-3) in mid-July. Their principal missions included convoying river steamers through the upper parts of the Yangtze, conducting armed patrols of the river, providing armed guards for American flagged steamers, "showing the flag" and protecting American lives and property in a country that was plagued by bandits, pirates, warlords, and civil war.
American gunboats on the Yangtze drew occasional sniper fire from shore by bandits and warlord troops in the 1920s and 1930s and Tutuila was no exception. During one such incident in 1929, Tutuila was fired on by some troops loyal to a local warlord. Lieutenant Commander S. E. Truesdell, commanding officer of the gunboat, went on shore to discuss the matter with the warlord. During the meeting, the Chinese warlord stated that his men were mere "country boys, who meant no harm." Truesdell replied that he, too, had some "country boys" on board his ship and that they were pointing one of the ship's 3-inch guns right at the warlord's headquarters. The sniper fire from the warlord's troops ended immediately after the meeting.
By 1937, duty on the Yangtze had changed dramatically. The Sino-Japanese war had escalated in July and had quickly spread to the Yangtze valley in August and September. Japanese military activity along and on the Yangtze soon proved dangerous to gunboats from other nations. On 12 December 1937, the American gunboat USS Panay (PR-5) was sunk by Japanese aircraft. Japan claimed it was an accident, even though Panay was clearly marked and identified as an American warship. On 3 August 1938, Tutuila followed her sister ship USS Luzon (PR-7) up the Yangtze to Chungking, carrying the American Ambassador, Nelson T. Johnson, to the embassy there. However, the Japanese eventually captured Hankow in October 1938, effectively cutting off Chungking from the entrance to the Yangtze. The Japanese Navy prevented any ships from leaving the area, which meant that Tutuila was basically stranded at Chungking, where she would remain until 1941.
After the fall of Hankow, the Chinese moved their capital up river to Chungking, where Tutuila was stationed. She now was officially the American station ship for Chungking, which was a rather hollow title considering that there was no hope of rescuing, let alone relieving, this stranded little warship. Japanese forces began advancing on Chungking, bombing it repeatedly from the air. Although many bombs fell on the city and on the river, Tutuila managed to avoid all of them. But on 31 July 1941, a near miss seriously damaged the gunboat, blowing a hole at her waterline and causing some flooding. The ship, though, remained afloat.
Towards the end of 1941, the situation on the Yangtze seemed desperate. Two of YangPat's last remaining four river gunboats (USS Luzon and USS Oahu, PR-6) managed to leave Shanghai and made a remarkable voyage to Manila on 28 November 1941. Of the other two gunboats, USS Wake (PR-3) stayed at Shanghai as station ship while Tutuila remained stranded at Chungking. On 5 December 1941, the Yangtze Patrol was officially deactivated. A few days later, after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, Wake was captured by Japanese forces at Shanghai. Tutuila remained isolated, but still was under American control deep inside China.
Unfortunately, the small gunboat's days were numbered. The crew of Tutuila (which now numbered only two officers and 22 enlisted men) eventually was ordered to abandon their ship and leave Chungking. Although saddened at the prospect of leaving their ship, these tough old Asiatic Fleet veterans probably knew a hopeless situation when they saw one. What remained of Tutuila's crew was flown out of Chungking and the Naval Attache attached to the American Embassy in that city formally handed over the ship to representatives of the Republic of China on 16 February 1942. The ship was renamed Mei Yuan (which roughly translates to "of American origin") and the gunboat officially was stricken from the US Navy list on 25 March 1942. The ship remained with Nationalist Chinese forces until after World War II and was scuttled sometime in 1948 to prevent her from being captured by Chinese communist forces.
American gunboats served all over the world and were always considered to be small and expendable warships. But real people served on board those "expendable" ships, often facing dangerous situations with little recognition and even less hope of success when confronted by a larger and more powerful enemy. Cut off from the rest of the fleet, the men of Tutuila held out as long as they could before having to give up their ship. Remarkably, this tough little gunboat survived the war only to go down in yet another conflict along the troubled Yangtze River.
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