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Want a taste of the big city but also lots of beachside action? City to Surf gives you a taste of both the buzzing city scene & chilled beach life, Aussie-style. Start off in Sydney & explore the iconic sites & maybe fit in some shopping before making your way to Coffs Harbour & our Surf Camp experience! Maybe cuddle a koala then take it up a notch in the ultimate Aussie party spot, Surfers Paradise, complete with amazing beaches too.
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ME Time optionals will take your trip to a whole new level with unforgettable experiences unique to the places you visit. See more, do more, live more & go home completely regret-free. Costs for these aren't included in your tour cost & are payable to your Trip Manager in local currency.
On our trips we don't just take you to the destinations, we make sure you get under the skin of every place you visit. From amazing food & accommodation, to exclusive access to incredible experiences, with Contiki you'll get unbeatable value & a completely unique travel experience.
Check into your hotel from 2pm & spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Sydney
Meet up with your travel buddies & Contiki team & get ready for your Down Under adventure! This morning we're heading out of the city & into the country for our included Blue Mountain's day trip. The dramatic landscape of gorges (some up to 760m) are massive & will impress with the endless views into the distance. We'll take a casual hike along the Jamison Ridge overlooking the ridge of the same name. You'll also check out the iconic 'Three Sisters' – the famous rock formations at the same location. With amazing views & photos to keep your memories fresh when you get home, we'll head back to Sydney. Later this evening experience true Aussie food when you get to cook you own delicious BBQ dinner of legendary Australian steak. Watching the sunset with a drink in hand & a great meal as you people watch the cool Sydney siders is the perfect way to end the day & the ideal start your trip.
Hotel Breakfast,Dinner
- Day trip out to the stunning Blue Mountains
- See the famous Three Sisters rock formation
- Hike along the ridge overlooking Jamison Valley to Wentworth Falls
- Cook your own BBQ dinner
Sydney rocks & with Contiki you'll see the best of the city. First up, get in the know on Sydney as your Tour Manager points out all the hottest spots & icons of this harbourside haven. From the babes on the beaches of Manly, the buzzy Kings Cross & its colourful characters to Chinatown & Darling Harbour, the sights & sounds are as varied as its residents & we're here to uncover it all. We'll also take you to Macquarie Street & The Rocks, for undoubtedly the city's best views of the Opera House & Harbour Bridge in one go (so it's perfect for some of those legendary Sydney snaps). You could even try scaling the heights of the Harbour Bridge on an optional BridgeClimb or take a tour around the stunning Opera House! Later, it's a totally Sydney experience with an included ride to the famous Manly Beach. We'll drop you right at the beach. Bliss! On arrival, grab some lunch then throw down your towel, pop in your iPod & take time to paddle in the cool water, work on your tan if the weather is right, or just people watch as you soak up the vibes & atmosphere. There are loads of shops & restaurants here too, for those that are keen to check out the local buzz. Later, take the Sydney scenic route back - you'll get a panoramic view of the city as your backdrop whilst you cruise on the famous & iconic ferry.
Hotel Breakfast
- Take a tour of Kings Cross, Chinatown, Darling Harbour, Macquarie Street & The Rocks
- Cruise across Sydney Harbour on a ferry from Manly to Circular Quay
- Sydney Opera House A$37
- Harbour Bridge climb from A$198
Chill out on the coach today and chat with your travel buddies as we head northbound over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. We stop by seaside Port Macquarie for lunch before heading to Coffs Harbour, home to surf beaches, fishing and banana plantations.
This is a chance for a real Aussie overnight as we arrive at our Special Stay experience at our Aussie Surf Camp. Maybe get to know your Contiki team & travel buddies over a few drinks. Our cabins are right on the beach so soak up the surf vibes and relax by the open fire under the stars.
Surf Village Breakfast,Dinner
- Stop in the seaside resort town of Port Macquarie
- See the famous 'Big Banana' & banana plantations
This morning wake up to one of our Aussie highlights, a surf lesson! An awesome Aussie experience – hit the waves & learn to surf with some professional instructors as you have a go at surfing! Join some of the coolest people on the planet as you get involved with Australia's beach culture. It's a fun way to learn how to surf as our professional local instructors show you just how it's done. The perfect Aussie experience & will top off your Coffs Harbour stay!
Later, it's time to hit the road for our next overnight stop, gorgeous Byron Bay – one of Australia's gems & a great place to hang out! With a laid-back lifestyle, cute little shops, organic food, alternative therapies and around 30km of pretty beaches, it's a must see. Byron Bay is also known for its incredible marine life. Head out to Cape Byron, Australia's most easterly point and see dolphins and humpback whales if you're lucky, then grab some lunch back in town and maybe take a swim at the beach & soak up the hippy vibes & easy going atmosphere.
Byron Bay is situation on a marine park also known for its incredible marine life. Head out to Cape Byron, the mainland Australia's most easterly point and see the local pod of dolphins and if you're lucky the seasonal humpback whales. Grab some lunch back in town and maybe take a swim at the beach.
There are loads of other things on offer here too, like a sea kayaking adventure where you catch up with a family of dolphins at Wategos beach, their curiosity often brings them right up next your kayak, and snorkeling at Middle reef home to turtles, rays, corals, eels, starfish and sharks.
Hostel Breakfast
- Learn to surf the waves or ride a kayak at our beachside surf camp
- Visit Australia's most eastern point & Cape Byron lighthouse
- Get into Byron's organic lifestyle & cool nightlife
- Byron Bay Kayaking 3hrs A$65
This morning we cross over into Queensland and visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you'll get up close to Australia's amazing native animals. Cuddle a koala, feed the kangaroos and see wombats, emus, crocodiles, dingoes, Tasmanian devils and colourful birds. You can feel good about doing this too, as our visit to this not-for-profit organisation goes towards the sanctuary's animal hospital which helps over 4,000 injured animals every year.
Tonight we pull into legendary Surfers Paradise, the Gold Coast's party hot spot and home to some of the best surfing beaches in the world.
Grab some of your new friends and join the party atmosphere of Surfers tonight. With heaps of restaurants and a buzzing nightlife, there's something for everybody. Head to the happening Orchid or Cavill Avenues, where clubs and bars line the street or shoot some pool at a pub.
Resort Breakfast
- Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - cuddle a koala and see native Australian animals including kangaroos, emus, crocodiles, dingoes & Tasmanian devils
- Stay at a resort located right by the beach
With a free day, hang out among the bronzed bodies, bikini babes and surfer dudes on the golden sands. Check out what Surfers is most famous for, the three kilometers of gorgeous natural beaches. Kick back and spot some locals showing off their talents in the waves.
If you want to get amongst the action there's so much happening in Surfers Paradise you are spoilt for choice. You could head up into the Hinterland Mountains on a 4WD trip, visit South Stradbroke Island on a kayaking safari or spend all day at Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin's Zoo, Australia Zoo.
Our hotel is only a short walk from both the beach and downtown Surfers Paradise so you could also hit the shops – Surfers has some great places to shop and a huge outlet mall for bargains, so get some tips from your Tour Manager on where's best to head.
Resort Breakfast
- Relax on some of Australia's most famous beaches on the Gold Coast
- Tandem Skydiving from A$345
- Splash Sea Kayaking Tour A$90
- Australia Zoo A$128
- Southern Cross 4WD tour From A$80
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PROS: This is by far the best point and shoot I have used. 5x optical zoom means you can be twice the tourist (and then some) without having to walk-all-the-way-over-there. It also affords great detail of botanicals and other intricate subject matter. The anti-shake means that in a moving car, in gale force winds, etc. your pictures come out clear and steady. The smile-finder mode is good fun with a group of non-believing people at a pub. The behind glass mode is handy for taking pictures of displays, through windows, and any time there is a glare reflection. The setting I have enjoyed most so far is the candle light option, which has proved effective at capturing interior shots where there is dim ambient lighting and also external shots of close up groups of people where it is dark out side but there is dim ambient light from street lights, etc. Great versatility in a small package.
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Atelectasis is the collapse of part or (much less commonly) all of a lung.
Partial lung collapse
Atelectasis is caused by a blockage of the air passages (bronchus or bronchioles) or by pressure on the outside of the lung.
Another type of collapsed lung is called pneumothorax . It occurs when air escapes from the lung. The air then fills the space outside of the lung, between the lung and chest wall.
Atelectasis is common after surgery or in patients who were in the hospital.
Risk factors for developing atelectasis include:
To confirm if you have atelectasis, the following tests will likely be done:
The goal of treatment is to re-expand the collapsed lung tissue. If fluid is putting pressure on the lung, removing the fluid may allow the lung to expand.
Treatments for atelectasis include one or more of the following:
In an adult, atelectasis in a small area of the lung is usually not life threatening. The rest of the lung can make up for the collapsed area, bringing in enough oxygen for the body to function.
Large areas of atelectasis may be life threatening, especially in a baby or small child, or in someone who has another lung disease or illness.
The collapsed lung usually reinflates slowly if the airway blockage has been removed. Scarring or damage may remain.
The outlook depends on the underlying disease. For example, people with extensive cancer have a poor prognosis, while patients with simple atelectasis after surgery have a good prognosis.
Pneumonia may develop quickly after atelectasis in the affected part of the lung.
Call your health care provider right away if you develop symptoms of atelectasis.
O'Donnell AE. Bronchiectasis, atelectasis, cysts, and localized lung disorders. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 90.
Denis Hadjiliadis, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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I heard that movie was okay. Nothing special, really. Just a twist in the fable.
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A craniopharyngioma is a benign tumor that develops near the pituitary gland (a small endocrine gland at the base of the brain).
This tumor most commonly affects children 5 - 10 years of age. Adults can sometimes be affected. Boys and girls are equally likely to develop this condition.
Craniopharyngioma causes symptoms in the following ways:
Increased pressure on the brain causes headache, nausea, vomiting (especially in the morning), and difficulty with balance.
Damage to the pituitary gland causes hormone imbalances that can lead to excessive thirst, excessive urination, and stunted growth.
When the optic nerve is damaged by the tumor, vision problems develop. These defects are often permanent, and may get worse after surgery to remove the tumor.
Behavioral and learning problems may be present.
Most patients have at least some vision problems and evidence of decreased hormone production at the time of diagnosis.
Traditionally, surgery has been the main treatment for craniopharyngioma. However, radiation treatment instead of surgery or along with a smaller surgery may be the best choice for some patients.
In tumors that cannot be removed completely with surgery alone, radiation therapy is usually necessary. If the tumor has a classic appearance on CT scan, a biopsy may not be necessary if treatment with radiation alone is planned.
Stereotactic radiosurgery is performed at some medical centers.
This tumor is best treated at a center with experience in treating patients with craniopharyngiomas.
In general, the prognosis for patients with craniopharyngioma is good, with an 80-90% chance of permanent cure if the tumor can be completely removed with surgery or treated with high doses of radiation. Most recurrences occur within the first 2 years after surgery.
However, the prognosis for an individual patient depends on several factors, including the ability of the tumor to be completely removed, and the neurological deficits and hormonal imbalances caused by the tumor and the treatment.
Most of the problems with hormones and vision do not improve with treatment, and sometimes the treatment may even make them worse.
A significant percentage of patients have long-term hormonal, visual, and neurological problems following the treatment of craniopharyngioma.
In patients where the tumor is not completely removed, the condition may recur.
Call your health care provider if there are any signs of increased intracranial pressure (headache, nausea, vomiting, imbalance), any visual changes, increased thirst and urination, or poor growth in a child.
Maity A, Pruitt AA, Judy KD, Phillips PC, Lustig R. Cancer of the central nervous system. In: Abeloff MD, Armitage JO, Niederhuber JE, Kastan MB, McKenna WG, eds. Abeloff's Clinical Oncology. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2008:chap 70.
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Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts,"
In 1986 I had ovarian cancer with total removal of ovaries and uterus. For 15 years, the CA125 test has been part of my physical. It has been normal until this year and is now elevated. Simultaneously, I have a positive test for occult blood in the stool. They just did an abdominal CAT Scan, on which I do not yet know the results. What other things if any can cause an elevated CA125 and/or a positive occult blood test?
Thank you.
Christina S. Chu, MD, Assistant Professor of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, responds:
There is a long list of conditions other than ovarian cancer that may cause an elevation in the CA125 level, both gynecologic and non-gynecologic. Gynecologic conditions may include endometriosis, acute pelvic inflammatory disease, benign ovarian tumors, menstruation, and uterine fibroids. Non-gynecologic conditions may include hepatitis, pancreatitis, liver disease, cirrhosis, colitis, congestive heart failure, diabetes, diverticulitis, pericarditis, pneumonia, and lupus. This list only includes some, not all, the causes of an elevated CA-125.
On the other hand, occult blood in the stool may be a sign of many different conditions as well, including internal hemorrhoids, diverticular disease, colonic polyps, ulcer disease, and colon cancer, just to name a few. Having a CAT scan of your abdomen was a wise decision to help to rule out a recurrence of your ovarian cancer. Depending on the results, you may need additional tests to investigate the cause of the occult blood and the elevated CA125.
May 23, 2011 - The combined use of a CA-125 blood test and transvaginal ultrasound for early detection of ovarian cancer does not appear to reduce the risk of death from the disease in the general population, and harm may result from diagnostic evaluation performed after false-positive tests, according to research to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held from June 3 to 7 in Chicago.


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Psoriasis appears in a variety of forms with distinct characteristics. Typically, an individual has only one type of psoriasis at a time. Generally, one type of psoriasis will clear and another form of psoriasis will appear in response to a trigger.
Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of the disease and appears as raised, red patches covered with a silvery white buildup of dead skin cells or scale. These patches or plaques most often appear on the scalp, knees, elbows and lower back. They are often itchy and painful, and they can crack and bleed.
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Guttate [GUH-tate] psoriasis is a form of psoriasis that often starts in childhood or young adulthood. This is the second most common type of psoriasis, after plaque psoriasis. About 10 percent of people who get psoriasis develop guttate psoriasis.
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Inverse psoriasis (also known as intertriginous psoriasis) shows up as very red lesions in body folds. It may appear smooth and shiny. Many people have another type of psoriasis elsewhere on the body at the same time.
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Erythrodermic [eh-REETH-ro-der-mik] psoriasis is a particularly inflammatory form of psoriasis that often affects most of the body surface. It may occur in association with von Zumbusch pustular psoriasis. It is a rare type of psoriasis, occurring once or more during the lifetime of 3 percent of people who have psoriasis. It generally appears on people who have unstable plaque psoriasis. This means the lesions are not clearly defined. Widespread, fiery redness and exfoliation of the skin characterize this form. Severe itching and pain often accompanies it.
NOTE: Individuals having an erythrodermic psoriasis flare should see a doctor immediately. This form of psoriasis can be life-threatening.
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Fainting is a brief loss of consciousness due to a drop in blood flow to the brain. The episode lasts less than a couple of minutes and you recover from it quickly and completely. The medical name for fainting is syncope.
Passed out; Light-headedness - fainting; Syncope; Vasovagal episode
When you faint, you not only lose consciousness , you also lose muscle tone and the color in your face. Before fainting, you may also feel weak, nauseated, and have the sense that your vision is constricting (tunnel vision) or noises are fading into the background.
Fainting may occur while or after you:
Fainting can also be related to:
Other causes of fainting:
Less common but more serious reasons for fainting include heart disease (such as abnormal heart rhythm or heart attack) and stroke. These conditions are more likely in persons over age 65.
If you have a history of fainting, follow your doctor's instructions for how to prevent fainting. For example, if you know the situations that cause you to faint, avoid or change them.
Get up from a lying or seated position slowly. If having blood drawn makes you faint, tell your health care provider before having a blood test and make sure that you are lying down when the test is done.
You can take immediate treatment steps when someone has fainted:
Call 911 if the person who fainted:
Even if it is not an emergency situation, you should be seen by a doctor if you have never fainted before, if you faint often, or if you have new symptoms with fainting. Call for an appointment to be seen as soon as possible.
Your health care provider will ask you questions to determine whether you simply fainted, or if something else happened (such as a seizure or heart rhythm disturbance), and to figure out the cause of the fainting episode. If someone witnessed the fainting episode, their description of the event may be very helpful.
Questions will include:
The physical examination will focus on your heart, lungs, and nervous system. Your blood pressure may be measured while you are in several different positions. People with a suspected arrhythmia may need to be admitted to a hospital for testing.
Tests that may be ordered include:
Goldman L. Approach to the patient with possible cardiovascular disease. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 83.
Olgin JE. Approach to the patient with suspected arrhythmia. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 62.
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc., Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Bethanne Black, Stephanie Slon, and Nissi Wang.
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I love zombie films, and these days anyone can become a
zombie. Even Nazis. I�ve long been fascinated with World War II, and of course
one of the most intriguing things about the Nazis is their bizarre, cruel
experiments. At the beginning of
War Of The Dead
, some Nazis are conducting some sort
of experiment on a captured soldier. And a title card gives us a bit of
information on the Nazi �Anti-Death experiments,� ending with the line �
This much is true
.� And hell, right then
I�m completely on board.
A special military force has orders to attack a bunker,
but there is something the men aren�t told. Some of them can sense this, and
are uneasy. There�s a gun battle, and half the company is killed. And then that
night they�re attacked again � this time by zombies, jumping from the trees.
It�s dark, and they�re at first unsure of just who is
attacking them, which is interesting because you get the sense that that is
what war is like at times. It�s more a question of staying alive and fighting
whatever enemy arises rather than dealing with the questions regarding zombies.
The problem for me is we have several fight sequences, and little time to get our
bearings, and little information. And there is some bad dialogue. �At least he
died doing what he loved.� And: �I�m going out� � �With a bang� � �You betcha.�
By the way, these aren�t your normal mindless zombies.
They jump like vampires. They run. They have strength. And there are other interesting
elements too, like a strange box (and a similar-looking necklace) and some
weird stuff a soldier�s coat that seems to come alive (prompting the questions,
�What is that? What�s going on?� from the characters).
The survivors are joined by a Russian who tells them
about a radio in the bunker. And finally they remember their mission � about halfway
through the film. Once they make it inside the bunker, that�s when the movie
gets interesting. But I was still left with several questions (�What is that?
What�s going on?�). I would have liked a lot more about the actual experiments.
War Of The Dead
was written and directed by Marko Makilaakso. It stars Andrew
Tiernan, Mikko Leppilampi and Samuel Vauramo. The DVD�s only bonus feature is
the trailer. The DVD is scheduled to be released on January 1, 2013.
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Thermal Simulation Speeds Design of Versatile Vertical/Horizontal Heatsink
May 2008
Crane Aerospace & Electronics used Flomerics' FloTHERM thermal simulation software to develop an unusual heatsink that works in the vertical or horizontal orientation. The heatsink is for a DC power subsystem for a commercial airliner. Developing an entirely new heatsink geometry that would have met the performance requirements would have taken an enormous amount of time using conventional build and test methods. Instead Crane Mechanical Engineer Mark Resler simulated a range of different heatsink configurations using thermal simulation software. He determined that an unusual design with a plate and standoffs provided the best performance.
Normally, this type of system would use fin type heatsinks on the exterior sidewalls of the enclosure. But in this case the default design would work only in the horizontal or vertical orientation but not in both. Resler brainstormed with other Crane engineers and developed six different alternative heatsink configurations. They included: 1) Plate and standoffs. 2) Short fins. 3) Long fins. 4) 45 degree angle fins. 5) Short flanged fins with outer flange. 6) 45 degree angled fins with outer flange. The conventional approach to evaluating these concepts would be to build prototypes and test their performance. But this approach is expensive and time-consuming and would not have met the customer schedule.
Thermal simulation with FloTHERM made it possible for Resler to evaluate a wide range of designs quickly and at a relatively low cost. "FloTHERM quickly generates a model and makes it easy to change boundary conditions, environmental conditions and gravitational direction," Resler said. "I used these capabilities to model all six geometries at various altitudes and ambient temperatures." Resler used the pattern generator in FloTHERM to quickly produce the fins.
Resler ran the simulation results twice for each design, in the horizontal and vertical orientations. The simulation results showed that the plate and standoff design provides the best overall performance for both horizontal and vertical mounting. Resler then proceeded to perform a trade study that involved simulating the performance of the plate and standoff design while varying the length of the standoff.
"Building and testing several different prototype configurations would have had a significant cost and schedule impact," Resler concluded. "Thermal simulation allowed us to optimize the heatsink thermal performance and weight in a very short time period. Thermal simulation also enabled us to optimize the design to improve its performance to a level that would have been impossible to achieve with the build and test method within our schedule constraints."
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Since the period when I added 13 countries in four years to my "new placed visited" map, my professional life has calmed down somewhat with respect to a frenetic pace of business travel. Very recently I made my first intercontinental business trip for a while. To Germany. Germany has changed a little in the last decade since I visited. Some new sights around Frankfurt Airport. My rental … Read More


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Implementing Routing Slip with MassTransit
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Top 10 Most Unusual State Fair Foods
As the summer months approach, we look forward to ripe produce, long, warm days, and a classic American tradition: the state fair. The best part of the fair? The fare! We found wonderfully wacky, wild, and irresistible fried summer foods, from deep-fried bacon in Texas to Minnesota's spaghetti and meatballs on a stick. What are you waiting for? Read on to salivate in wonder over these unusual and calorie-laden foods awaiting at a state fair near you.
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Chicken-Fried Bacon
Texas (bigtex.com)
This ode to bacon won the award for Best Taste at the 2008 Big Tex Choice Awards. Creator Glen Kusak had been a fair vendor for 12 years running, but 2008 marked his first year entering the annual State Fair of Texas food contest.
Celebrate salty, smoky bacon with one of our 10 Top Bacon Recipes.
Fried Avocado Bites
California (bigfun.org)
It wouldn't be California if avocado didn't get a starring role in this food fest! Spears of tender avocado are coated in a corn-dog batter and fried until golden. These vitamin-rich darlings come with a choice of two dipping sauces: ranch or herb-infused oil.
Looking for more avocado dishes? Try Inside-Out Burgers with Avocado or Grilled Cheddar, Bacon, and Avocado Sandwiches.
Spaghetti and Meatball on a Stick
Minnesota (mnstatefair.org)
Ever the innovators of food on a stick, this year fair vendors will offer more than 60 varieties. Spaghetti and meatball on a stick begins with a mash-up of meatball mix and cooked spaghetti. The mixture is formed into balls, dipped in garlic batter, deep-fried, and finished with marinara sauce.
Make your own gigantic meatball with our recipe for Supersize Meatballs in Marinara Sauce.
Fried Frog's Legs
California (bigfun.org)
In the grand state fair tradition of frying anything that's edible, California brings us this unique offering. Delicately boned frog's legs are battered and deep-fried until crispy. Mmm. Tastes like chicken!
If amphibians aren't your cup of tea, try our recipe for irresistible Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders or Peanut-Oil-Fried Chicken Wings.
Hot Beef Sundae
Iowa (iowastatefair.com)
Touted as comfort food at its finest, the hot beef sundae is a generous helping of buttery mashed potatoes surrounded by slow-roasted roast beef and gravy, sprinkled with Cheddar cheese, and garnished with a cherry tomato. It may look like a sundae, but this baby is all Sunday dinner.
Start your own "sundae" tradition using our recipes for Sunday Best Roast Beef with Pan Gravy and Golden Mashed Potatoes.
Pizza Cones
Indiana (in.gov/statefair)
This tidy, highly portable riff on the pizza slice consists of a cone-shaped pizza crust filled with cheese, pepperoni, sausage, and Red Gold® tomato sauce, all baked in an oven. And just like an ice cream cone, the cheesy treat comes wrapped in its own paper sleeve for on-the-go handheld ease.
Satisfy your craving for pizza with one of our 6 Foolproof Pizzas.
Krispy Kreme Chicken Sandwich
California (bigfun.org)
Who said Californians eat only healthy food? This artery-clogger features a fried chicken patty topped with Swiss cheese all tucked inside a sliced Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnut. To enhance the sweet-and-savory effect, the sandwich is served with a side of Smucker's honey sauce.
Try your hand at making the homemade version with our recipes for Lightest, Fluffiest Doughnuts and Super-Crunchy "Fried" Chicken.
Deep-Fried Twinkies
Indiana (ai.org/statefair/)
Twinkies are not exactly diet fare to begin with. But what's fun about diets? These retro snack cakes take a trip to the deep fryer by way of the freezer to ensure the golden beauties don't melt away in the hot oil.
While we don't have the secret recipe for Twinkies, we can offer a recipe for Basic Vanilla Cupcakes. Top them with Fluffy Butter Frosting and you'll be in business.
Fried Coca-Cola
Texas (bigtex.com)
Hold on to your hats, folks. Beverages have entered the deep-fried-delicacy ring. (We were scratching our heads, too.) Fried Coke is actually Coca-Cola-flavored batter that's been deep-fried and garnished with Coca-Cola syrup, whipped cream, and cinnamon-sugar. Abel Gonzales Jr. won Most Creative for this concoction at the 2006 State Fair of Texas.
For another cola-inspired treat, try our Coca-Cola Chocolate Pan Cake.
Key Lime Pie On-a-Stick
Minnesota (mnstatefair.org)
Let the on-a-stick craziness continue! This time, a frozen slice of creamy Key lime pie takes a dip in melted dark chocolate. The result: a Popsicle-like confection, perfect for in-hand eating.
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GeneralFlightAwareHow live is FlightAware's tracking and status data? (Back to top) The data displayed on FlightAware.com is typically 30 seconds delayed from real time. Some data in the US is five minutes delayed due to government regulation.
You can contact us if you have a commercial need for real-time data. How often does the data update or refresh? (Back to top) Depending on the data source, updates are usually one to four times a minute. For registered members that are logged in, pages will receive more frequent updates.
How much does a subscription to FlightAware cost? (Back to top) It's free. Perhaps if you like FlightAware, you could provide a link to flightaware.com on your web site, blog, Facebook page, or Twitter feed.
Where is this data from? (Back to top) FlightAware compiles, aggregates, and processes data from over 45 government sources (in Europe, North America, and Oceania), dozens of airlines, commercial data providers, as well as hundreds of receivers in FlightAware's ADS-B flight tracking network. FlightAware's proprietary algorithms calculate delay and arrival time estimates to offer the most up-to-date and reliable flight tracking data on the Internet.
Not all worldwide data sources (e.g., most European data) or satellite/VDL data are freely available on FlightAware.com due to government regulations or commercial agreements. You can contact us if you have a commercial need for worldwide data. Tracking DataHow does FlightAware handle flights around the world? What is FlightAware's service area? (Back to top) FlightAware's primary service area includes airspace operated by the United States (including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto RIco, and Guam), Canada, the Caribbean, Australia, the United Kingdom, and France. Flights in the primary service area support real time maps, departure and arrival information, delays, and more.
FlightAware's secondary service covers scheduled major airline operations at any airport in the world. Flights in the secondary service area support departure and arrival information. Secondary coverage areas may have real-time positions for ADS-B equipped aircraft operating in FlightAware's ADS-B coverage area. Additionally, some airlines send FlightAware satellite position reports from aircraft worldwide that augments other position data and provides transoceanic coverage as well. For flights arriving in a service area from outside of a service area, FlightAware will be able to track the flight when it nears a service area. For flights departing a service area, FlightAware will be able to track the flight until it leaves the coverage area. Flights may not be tracked beyond that point unless they enter another service area. Not all worldwide data sources (e.g., European data, datalink ARINC/SITA ACARS, etc) are freely available on FlightAware.com due to government regulations or commercial arrangements. You can contact us if you have a commercial need for worldwide data. Why are planes moving on maps? (Back to top) As part of FlightAware Live, whenever you see a plane logo on a map beneath the pan and zoom controls, you're seeing new positions of aircraft as quickly as we can get them to you, without the need to refresh the page.
However, it's important to note the data is still subject to normal delays imposed by governments. In the US, that means the data is typically delayed 5 minutes. Can FlightAware display additional flight information provided on an IFR flight plan such as pilot's name, address, phone number, number of people on board, and color of aircraft? (Back to top) No, this information is not displayed.
FlightAware has this data in some countries, so if you have an operational need for this data, please contact us to discuss. Can FlightAware tell me the tail number of a flight operating under a company name / flight number? (Back to top) Yes. FlightAware.com uses this data to for a variety of features on the FlightAware.com web site. For example, you can usually track a flight by either the flight identifier (e.g., ABC123) or the registration number (e.g., N12345).
Please contact us if you have a commercial use for this data. Can FlightAware track VFR flights? What about a VFR flight with a flight plan? (Back to top) In the US and Europe, this is not officially supported although some VFR aircraft with flight following are available on the position maps but it is largely unreliable and arrival/departure/flight plan data is often not available. VFR flight plans are irrelevant and only used by FSS for search and rescue. We suggest ensuring that aircraft are on an IFR flight plan from wheels up to wheels down for proper tracking.
In Australia, VFR flights are supported by FlightAware as long as they have been assigned a transponder code. How does FlightAware handle pop-up IFR flights? (Back to top) The origin of a pop-up flight will likely be a radial off a VOR or an intersection at the discretion of the controller that opens the flight plan. This will look similar to a flight with a clearance fix (destination) of a VOR radial, Latitude/Longitude, or intersection instead of an airport.
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What does "result unknown" mean? (Back to top) It means that the estimated arrival time of the flight has passed without FlightAware marking the flight as "arrived." There are the most likely reasons why this happened:
I see a consistent discrepancy or anomaly in tracking data. What should I do? (Back to top) Please bring it up in the public discussions. While we're unable to guarantee a resolution for every discrepancy, FlightAware can research some situations to determine the source of the problem and possibly take action if it leads to a wide scale fix.
Why does FlightAware show an overly specific or incorrect aircraft description for a particular aircraft type? (Back to top) A single aircraft type can have multiple names in the ICAO aircraft database. FlightAware picks the first one listed unless it has been pointed out to be inaccurate. As a result, it might display B738 as a "Boeing BBJ2" rather than "Boeing 737-800." Please bring the error up in the public discussions to be corrected.
Why do the departure and arrival times on a scheduled airline differ from the information on the airline's web site? (Back to top) Airlines generally display the times that the aircraft departs and arrives from a gate. FlightAware presents the time that the aircraft departed and arrived, also known as the "wheels up" and "wheels down" times. At large airports or in various circumstances, there can be a significant difference in these times due to delays on the ground.
Why do I care about wheels up / wheels down time for airline flights? Shouldn't I just track an airline flight on their web site? (Back to top) Maybe so; that's a good point. FlightAware's data may or may not be the most relevant for airline customers depending on the situation. One interesting aspect of FlightAware's tracking data for airlines is that although it doesn't offer gate arrival or departure times, if an airline is claiming (for example) that flight #482 will arrive at gate E6 at IAH at 4:18pm but FlightAware says the flight isn't going to touch down at IAH until 4:32pm, you might expect a delayed arrival at the gate or, less likely, a revised ETA from FlightAware.
Can I track NASA's Space Shuttle or other space ships (UFOs, etc) on FlightAware during launch or descent? (Back to top) No, but that would be rather amusing; the shuttle or UFOs would have to be on an IFR flight plan to be tracked. However, NASA streams live NASA TV on the Internet.
Can I track military aircraft? What about presidential movements in Air Force One? (Back to top) FlightAware does not track military aircraft and presidential movement flights (e.g., Air Force One, Marine One, etc.) are operated by the US military.
How does FlightAware handle "code share" flights? (Back to top) FlightAware supports code shares, such as a United flight being operated by Lufthansa as well as "express" code shares where passengers are less likely to be aware of the situation such as United 4124 being operated by "United Express", which is actually ExpressJet Airlines.
When FlightAware says a flight is at 33,000ft, for example, is that the real altitude or the flight level? (Back to top) FlightAware displays flight levels as if they were true altitudes because the difference is negligible for our purposes. For further explanation on this topic, see Wikipedia's explanation of a Flight Level.
Are displayed flight altitudes AGL (above ground level) or MSL (mean sea level)? (Back to top) Altitudes displayed are the airplane's altitude above sea level (MSL) and disregard the elevation below. This is how altimeters in aircraft operate and any attempt to reflect surface elevation or terrain would result in constant adjustments and inaccuracies.
For a related issue, see the above question about flight levels. My company operates aircraft with a 3 character prefix and a flight number, yet all the flights are missing from FlightAware. What can I do? (Back to top) In the US, please e-mail us the three letter ID, your radio call sign, the countries that you primarily fly to/from/within, the name of your company/airline, your address, as well as contact name with their phone number and e-mail address. Once we have received this information, we will send a request to the FAA and generally be able to begin tracking your aircraft within two weeks.
Outside the US, please email or call to discuss flight tracking options. My airplane's tail number starts with something other than N (e.g., XA-, VP-, etc.) and isn't showing up. How can I add it? (Back to top) In the US, please e-mail us and we'll provide and generally be able to begin tracking your aircraft within two weeks.
Outside the US, please email or call to discuss flight tracking options. Does FlightAware receive satcom/VDL data for aircraft with datalink uplinks? (Back to top) Yes, FlightAware can receive satellite or VHF Data Link (VDL) data from ARINC, ARINC Direct, Garmin, Satcom Direct, SITA, Spidertracks, Honeywell GDC, and UVdatalink. You can contact us if you would like to setup you accounts to show this for your aircraft.
PrivacyAre blocked tail numbers publicly visible on FlightAware? (Back to top) Can I send proof of ownership to FlightAware for access to track a blocked tail number? (Back to top) Yes, FlightAware offers flight tracking for blocked aircraft as a service to owner/operators.
Can I block my aircraft's flight operations on FlightAware? (Back to top) Yes, there are three ways to accomplish this:
Enroll in FlightAware's selective unblocking service for a tail number that is or isn't already blocked. FlightAware can process your request with next-day service and will block your operations from the general public. Your FlightAware account(s) will continue to be able to securely view and track your aircraft. FlightAware will complete the paperwork necessary for blocking your aircraft on other flight tracking services and will provide you with everything you need to accomplish the block. FlightAware is happy to answer any questions and walk you through the process, so please contact us for assistance. Isn't the accessibility of this information violating the privacy of people traveling on private aircraft? (Back to top) No, for many reasons:
Without Internet flight tracking, an individual could simply listen to the appropriate frequencies to hear their tail number of interest's next destination in the form of, "citation niner alpha mike, santa monica ground, you're cleared to las vegas executive as filed . . ." In the case of an individual trying to determine the tail number of an individual that is known to be departing a certain airport for a particular destination, they already know where the individual is going so there is hardly any knowledge gained in that circumstance. Even easier, aircraft owner information is available on the country's aircraft registry web site for search or download. If an individual doesn't have an aviation radio receiver, ATC (air traffic control) frequencies are broadcasted on countless web sites for enthusiasts and many web sites even archive ATC conversations for web users to download at a later date. Isn't this information a big security risk? Is FlightAware helping terrorists? (Back to top) No, this information is public knowledge and not a security risk. The assertion that knowing aircraft whereabouts, routing, or airport activity promotes terrorism or is a security risk is specious reasoning and baseless paranoia akin to suggesting that train or subway routes/schedules should not be published or perhaps that airport locations should be kept a secret.
Understanding FlightAwareWhat does it mean when a time is in italics? (Back to top) A time in italics generally means that the time or action is proposed, scheduled, or estimated, if it isn't indicated otherwise. For example, an en route flight will show the arrival time in italics.
I believe I witnessed a traffic conflict, altitude deviation, or some other anomaly. Should I report it? (Back to top) Please don't. Rather, read the terms of use and understand that this data is for casual observation only and not for any operational purpose. FlightAware technology was not designed with the intent to observe safety or regulation anomalies, so please do not try to use it for that purpose.
Can I use FlightAware for a crazy purpose such as operational functions or in flight for navigation or traffic advisories? (Back to top) Absolutely not. Not only is that crazy, as you said, but it violates FlightAware's terms of use.
Why does FlightAware show two airlines flights operating simultaneously with the same flight number? Is that possible? (Back to top) Unfortunately, this is not a bug. It seems that some airlines occasionally have duplicate flight numbers in the air at the same time with different origins and destinations. When tracking a flight that is in the air twice, the arrival/departure history will be accurate but the position, speed, and altitude will be unreliable.
What is the suffix that's appended to an aircraft type, such as C172/G or B738/Q? (Back to top) The suffix indicates the on-board equipment. For an explanation of each suffix, you can either hover over the code for a tool tip explanation, or view them all on FlightAware's Aircraft Equipment Suffixes list.
Why does FlightAware say "Arriving Shortly" on a flight being shown to arrive a few minutes ago? Everything else is accurate. (Back to top) Because the information that FlightAware displays is delayed, FlightAware says "Arriving Shortly" a few minutes prior to scheduled arrival to compensate. Otherwise, every flight would be 5-6 minutes overdue.
How does FlightAware handle time zones? (Back to top) By default, FlightAware displays times in the airport's local time zone for US and Canadian airports. For example, if a flight is flying from Houston to Los Angeles with a 4 o'clock departure and arriving in LA 3 hours later, it will show a 4:00 CT departure and 5:00 PT arrival. Registered users can select various time zone and time display preferences including the ability to show all times in your local time zone. For airports outside of FlightAware's service areas, UTC selected as the local time zone in most cases.
What do "(+1)" and "(-1)" mean next to a flight's arrival time? (Back to top) It means that the flight arrived on either the day after or the day before departure, respectively. The date listed for a flight is the departure date and the "+1" literally means plus one day and "-1" means minus one day.
When do flights show up as "Scheduled" in the activity log? (Back to top) We display a flight as "scheduled" as soon as receiving the flight plan. This is generally 30 minutes to 24 hours before a flight. For airline flights, it is closer to 24 hours and for most general aviation flights, closer to two hours. Flight plans that are never activated (no departure) or flight plans that are canceled/retracted prior to departure are not displayed.
FlightAware sometimes suggests that I use a metro area or terminal area for my searches rather than an airport code. What other cities or terminal areas can I use for areas with multiple airports? (Back to top) Please consult FlightAware's list of terminal areas and feel free to use them when appropriate.
What does "Delayed" mean on an airport page and why is a delayed flight being displayed above an airborne flight? (Back to top) To facilitate airport and airport service operators, FlightAware lists scheduled departures on the "En Route/Scheduled" table when space allows. If there are insufficient en route flights to fill the table, the rest of the table is populated with relevant scheduled flights, sorted by estimated arrival time. In the event that a scheduled (not current en route) arrival is delayed, but could still conceivably arrive before an en route flight (or if no subsequent en route flight exists), FlightAware will display the entry for that flight with the word, "Delayed" instead of an estimated departure and arrival time.
For example, if KVNY (Van Nuys, CA) has two upcoming arrivals and one is from KTEB (Teterboro, NJ), which is en route but two hours from arrival, yet one is from Santa Monica, CA and is delayed (not airborne yet), the Santa Monica flight will be listed above the Teterboro flight, but with the Delayed notation. What do acronyms like ILS, RVSM, TDZE, and FL mean? Does FlightAware have a list of aviation terminology used on the web site? (Back to top) We recommend that you take a look at the FAA's glossary of aviation acronyms and abbreviations.
MapsWhat, exactly, is represented by the flight route line on a FlightAware map? (Back to top) The solid line displayed on a FlightAware map is a connected series of points between every position report received for that aircraft. Generally, we receive a position every 15-60 seconds.
The dashed line is the planned route of flight per air traffic control. Often times, a flight will deviate from the planned route due to weather, shortcuts, traffic, or other operational factors. Why do airplanes only sometimes have the "data block" next to them with flight information? (Back to top) Due to limited screen and resolution real estate, FlightAware Maps has to selectively "de-clutter" the maps so that data blocks aren't overlapping each other. If you're tracking a single flight and it's near the origin or destination airport, it might not have a data block to ensure that the airport code itself isn't blocked. On the ATC-style displays with many flights, often times there are so many flights in limited space that it's not possible to display data blocks for all of them.
On airport maps and flight maps, you can zoom in to an area where you are more interested in seeing a data block. On airport maps, you can hover over a particular flight to see that flight's data block, or let the system automatically cycle through inbound and outbound flights. Why does FlightAware not show a position for a flight that recently departed? (Back to top) When a flight first lifts off, it takes FlightAware a minute or two to acquire the position and orientation. Simply wait a couple minutes and the map should start displaying the position.
I see a aircraft identification on an area/airport map that I can't track manually or the data says the plane is not airborne. Why is that? (Back to top) The area and airport maps often display VFR aircraft that we receiving position updates for, but do not receiving flight plan or departure/arrival information. A good indication of this occurring is if the data block for that flight on the map does not show an aircraft type.
What do the numbers mean below a flight? For example, what does, "340 446" mean? (Back to top) The two numbers below a flight are the altitude (in hundreds of feet1) and the ground speed (in knots), respectively. An up or down arrow next to the altitude indicates that the flight is climbing or descending, respectively. For example, "333^ 446" means the flight is climbing through approximately 33,330ft at 446kts. The data is displayed in this format because it similar to ATC (air traffic control) displays and familiar to many people.
What do the different controls on the maps do? How do I zoom and pan? (Back to top) To zoom and pan, you can either:
Why do some flights in a different color only sometimes appear on an airport map? (Back to top) The airport maps focus on ensuring that you can see flights to/from the airport that you're looking at. When space is available, nearby aircraft with track lines will be included. As you zoom and pan to a more a congested area, the track lines for nearby aircraft may be removed. At a certain point, nearby aircraft will not be displayed entirely.
I like the VFR sectional style flight tracking maps. Is it possible for me to view an entire sectional chart? (Back to top) Absolutely. Visit any airport information page and click the "Sectional" tab. To get to an airport information page, type an airport code (e.g., LAX) in bottom of the form on the left side of every page and click "View Info".
I want to see a 3D map. Can I export the flight track to view it in Google Earth? (Back to top) FlightAware supports 3D Google Earth flight tracking for all arrived/landed flights. On the "Status" row in the tracking information, click on the button and FlightAware will send you a Google Earth KML file to view the flight.
Where can I make a suggestion about maps? (Back to top) We're always interested in new ideas. However, the mapping technology is currently under heavy development, so you should first check this announcement post to see what's already on the future feature list.
When viewing a flight tracking map, why is there sometimes a circle around the airplane or a notice that says estimated position? (Back to top) When considering the flight's location, the data downlink capabilities of the aircraft, and available data sources, FlightAware will sometimes only have an estimate of a flight's position.
Depending on the circumstances, the accuracy of the position may be within a few miles, or other times it may be within several hundred miles. In order to inform you about the position accuracy, FlightAware will use various airplane icons, radius circles and white lines (as opposed to a solid line) to indicate the degree of confidence in the aircraft's position. The wider the radius circle and the fewer solid lines, the less exact the position is. For example, a solid track line and a solid airplane are a precise position whereas a hollow airplane with a large dashed circle and no track is the least precise position. FlightAware InsightWhat is the difference between a restricted and unrestricted ticket? (Back to top) Airlines sell many different fares (e.g., A, Z, Y, B, K, L, M, T, etc.) for a given flight. FlightAware simplifies all the fare classes into a cabin (e.g., First, Business, or Coach) and a type of ticket, either restricted or unrestricted. A "restricted" ticket is what most passengers buy; they are discounted fares that are available on web sites, via travel agencies, etc., and tend to be non-refundable and have various restrictions on changing the ticket. An "unrestricted" ticket is refundable and changeable with no penalty. Often times, an unrestricted ticket will be three to five times more expensive than a restricted ticket.
Why does FlightAware show such high fares for such short flights? Why would someone pay $1,100 to go from Austin to Houston? (Back to top) FlightAware's Insight data shows the prorated price for a ticket across all the various legs of the ticket. For example, if someone purchased a one-way trip from Austin to Houston to Philadelphia for $2,200, FlightAware will show the fare for the Austin-Houston leg to be $1,100 and Houston-Philadelphia for $1,100. This is an extreme case, however, and these instances are addressed on longer flights so that connecting passengers' fares do not bias the results.
How can the "percentage flown" for an airline on a given route exceed 100%? (Back to top) Due to logistical reasons and airline operational issues, more flights along a route may be operated along a route than were originally scheduled.
What is the coverage area of airline insight data? (Back to top) FlightAware Insight currently cover airline and cargo operations in the US.
How current is FlightAware's insight data? (Back to top) FlightAware Insight data is updated every 30-90 days. FlightAware currently displays the last year of data.
How does FlightAware know the fare/routing ticket details? (Back to top) This ticket data for flown itineraries is provided by the airlines on a regular basis but with personal information (e.g., name, frequent flyer number, address, method of payment) removed.
What is the median and why does FlightAware not display average fares? (Back to top) A median value is the number that separates the higher half of a sample from the lower half. For example, in this list:
1 2 2 3 3 4 246 The median value is 3, but the average (mean) value is 37. To avoid extreme highs or lows from dramatically affecting results, FlightAware's statisticians often choose to display median values for fares to best represent the typical ticket fare. CommunityWhat is a Flight Crew and how do I participate? (Back to top) FlightAware Members can create or join Flight Crews which are virtual groups or communities for sharing remarks (notes), photos, and more among colleagues, friends, and families. A Flight Crew could be specific to an FBO, a charter operator, a flight club, or even to people involved in a particular airplane.
You can search for a crew to see if one exists, or click "Create a new flight crew" to create one and start inviting new members from the FlightAware community. There is no limit to the number of flight crews you create or join. You can decide what information you'd like to share with each crew. What is an Automatic Flight Crew and how do I get one? (Back to top) FlightAware creates automatic Flight Crews for employees of organizations with a significant number of FlightAware membership based on the domain name (e.g., @xyzcompany.com) in your account profile. If you have automatically joined a Flight Crew, you can exchange information with other employees/members of your organization at your discretion. If your organization has an automatic flight crew that you are not a member of, make sure that your email address on file in your account profile is your official work/school/etc address. If you would like to request a new automatic flight crew, please contact us..
What is a Remark? (Back to top) A FlightAware Remark is a per-flight/airport/page notation that allows a FlightAware member to store notes and information for private use or to share with colleagues using FlightAware Flight Crews. For example, an FBO employee could enter passenger preferences or requests as a remark for an N-number. Or, a pilot could enter flight details/background about a specific flight. You can see recent remark annotations from you or members of your flight crews on the remarks activity page.
How do I share remarks with friends or colleagues? (Back to top) Use the FlightAware Flight Crew feature to join or create groups that are involved in the same aircraft/airports/customers as you. Then, when creating a remark, you will be given a list of your Flight Crews with checkboxes to indicate which flight crews you want to share that remark with.
What is an Endorsement? (Back to top) Endorsements are graphical icons/badges that are awarded to a FlightAware member based on their FlightAware user activity. Endorsements recognize and reward contributions to the FlightAware community. There are a variety of endorsements which may be earned and displayed to the rest of the FlightAware community. For example, a user who has submitted a top-rated Squawk gets a little newspaper badge next to their forum posts, picture uploads, and squawk submissions. You can see all the endorsements you've earned here.
MiscellaneousI have an unusual analysis, reporting, or corporate project and would like FlightAware's technical expertise and data. Is this possible? (Back to top) Yes, please see our commercial services page and contact us and let us know about your situation.
I have a cool idea for a feature. Where can I suggest it? (Back to top) Great! Feel free to bring it up in the public discussion forums.
My question isn't on here. Where can I ask it? (Back to top) Please bring it up in the public discussion forums or contact us.
GeneralWhy is it necessary to have a FlightAware account to use the iOS app? (Back to top) It is actually not necessary to use a FlightAware account for the majority of the functionality in the app. When you launch the iOS app, you will initially be prompted with a screen that asks you to log in, register a new account, or skip. If you choose to skip, you will continue to be able to use the application but you will simply not be able to create any flight alerts. Attempting to create a flight alert (by tapping the "bell" icon from a flight details screen) will remind you of the requirement to create an account.
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Vital signs include body temperature, heart rate (pulse), breathing rate, and blood pressure. As you age, your vital signs may or may not change. This depends on how healthy you are. Some medical problems can cause changes in one or more vital signs.
Checking your vital signs helps your health care provider monitor your health and any medical problems you may have.
Body Temperature
Normal body temperature does not change much with aging. But as you get older, it becomes harder for the body to control its temperature. Decrease in the amount of subcutaneous fat below the skin makes it harder to stay warm. You may need to wear layers of clothing to feel warm.
Aging decreases your ability to sweat. You may have difficulty telling when you are becoming overheated. This puts you at high risk of overheating (hyperthermia or heat stroke ). You can also be at risk of dangerous drops in body temperature (hypothermia ).
Fever is an important sign of illness in older persons. Fever is often the only symptom for several days of an illness. Any fever that is not explained by a known illness should be checked by a health care provider.
During an infection, the body of an older person may not be able to produce a higher temperature. For this reason, it is important to check other vital signs as well as any symptoms and signs of infection.
Heart Rate and Breathing Rate
As you grow older, your pulse rate is about the same as before. But when exercising, it may take longer for your pulse to increase and longer to slow down afterward. Your highest heart rate with exercise is also lower than before.
Breathing rate usually does not change with age. But lung function decreases slightly. Healthy older persons can usually breathe without effort.
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Older people may become dizzy when standing up too quickly. This is due to a sudden drop in blood pressure. This kind of drop in blood pressure upon standing is called orthostatic hypotension .
Risk of having high blood pressure (hypertension ) increases as you get older. Other heart-related problems common in older adults include:
Effects of Medicines on Vital Signs
Medicines that are used to treat health problems in older persons can affect the vital signs. For example, the medicine digitalis used for heart failure and blood pressure medicines called beta blockers may cause the pulse to slow.
Diuretics (water pills) can cause low blood pressure, especially when changing body position too quickly.
As You Grow Older, You Will Have Other Changes, Including:
Duthie ER. History and physical examination. In: Duthie EH, Katz PR, Malone ML, eds. Practice of Geriatrics. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Mosby; 2007:chap 1.
Minaker KL. Common clinical sequelae of aging. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 24.
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc., Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, David R. Eltz, Stephanie Slon, and Nissi Wang.
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