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Dir. Tony Scott
Dr. Sarah Roberts (Susan Sarandon) and her shoulder pads become acquainted with the mysterious and beautiful Miriam Blaylock (Catherine Deneuve), a centuries old immortal vampire. Over the years Miriam has had many human companions to ease her loneliness. Unlike her however, they eventually begin to age rapidly until they are withered, but still conscious, corpses. Unable to do away with her lovers, Miriam keeps them in coffins in her attic for all eternity. With her current partner John (David Bowie) rapidly withering away, Miriam now has her sights set on a new partner: Sarah Roberts.
The Hunger is a film seriously at risk of being crushed under the weight of its own pretension, ponderous pontificating, stylish aplomb and the extraordinary amount of dry ice it uses to achieve its beautiful look. Having said that, The Hunger is also a film which was arguably one of the first to attempt to deconstruct the 'vampire film' and bring it out from under the shadow of more familiar cinematic depictions proffered by the likes of Hammer and filtering it through the 'dark, sexy and oh so dangerous' representations favoured by the likes of Anne Rice. It would seem The Hunger was definitely a forerunner of the likes of Twilight, True Blood and any other currently popular depictions of vampires as sexualised, freakishly seductive and semi-tragic individuals. With a healthy dose of moody lighting, fluttering doves, Ridley Scott-aesthetics and pop-promo editing chucked in for good measure, this film is a visual feast - if a little skimpy on plot.
With a lugubrious tone matched only by its somnambulistic pacing, The Hunger was adapted from the novel by Whitley Strieber and was Tony Scott's first feature film. Released a year after his brother Ridley's film Blade Runner (1982), Tony's film also boasts a distinct visual style which seems to elevate its content to a meditative loftiness. Further parallels can be drawn between The Hunger and Blade Runner as both films feature non-human characters that inhabit a story about mortality.
The vampire condition is presented under purely scientific terms; it has often been suggested that The Hunger was a response to the burgeoning AIDS crisis of the 80s. A number of the characters in the film are scientists studying blood and its connections to mortality. The 'condition' is passed from one person to another in a bite and subsequent exchange of body fluids. Like David Cronenberg's The Fly, The Hunger also serves as a chilling examination of the horror of getting older and coming to terms with one's own mortality. This is highlighted in the plight of Bowie's character John, Miriam's lover who has begun to age uncontrollably courtesy of remarkable make-up effects.
A great deal of screen time is given over to watching the characters waft around various rooms as doves flitter about in slow motion and curtains billow seductively – also in slow motion – whilst David Bowie and Catherine Deneuve look moody, mysterious and cool; chain smoking in hazily lit rooms, listening to Bauhaus and wearing sunglasses in the dark. Practically every shot appears to hang heavy with 'symbolic significance' and 'deep meaning' – an aspect of the film that so often renders it overwrought and highly camp - as do some of the typically outrageous Eighties fashions on display. Big hair, PVC jackets and shoulder pads, oh my! Which is no bad thing, I'm sure you'll agree.
As mentioned, The Hunger is incredibly self-indulgent and ponderous, but the more seriously Scott takes things, the more unintentionally hilarious they can become. Case in point – just before Sarandon is seduced by Deneuve, she slinks into a chair to watch the fascinating French woman play the piano and – oops – throws her drink around herself. Deneuve being the perfect host helps Sarandon remove her soiled top to dry herself off, and before you know it, the two are locked in an oh-so passionate session of lady-love-making as curtains and sheets and various other billowy things billow around them. Its all just soooo sexy. Actually, it is quite sexy. Really.
Upon its initial release the film was criticised for layering on the style at the expense of plot and narrative, but because everything just looks so damn cool, the airy plot can be forgiven. Indeed one of The Hunger's main appeals is its look, heavily inspired by the likes of Flashdance and Blade Runner, it often resembles a really striking and eerily beautiful music video. This is perhaps highlighted most obviously in the opening scenes as Bowie and Deneuve skulk around a punk nightclub looking for potential victims, as Bauhaus flail around in cages singing 'Bela Lugosi's Dead' whilst strobe lights induce epilepsy. Elsewhere the soundtrack combines the likes of Delibes, Bach and Iggy Pop to overwrought yet staggering effect, perfectly enhancing the grandiose tone and decedent nature of the story. Despite uniformly strong performances from all involved, especially from Deneuve and Sarandon, it is still difficult to really care what happens to these characters. Yes they are all tragic and its very sad about the whole mortality thing, but the film seems cold and detached, with no real emotional core. Despite this mere trifle, it's still an absolute pleasure to watch The Hunger unfold onscreen – it makes an excellent double bill with Blade Runner.
An art-house vampire noir film with a distinct style and provocative message (which is that its ok for films to have flimsy plots sometimes - just so long as they look cool and have lesbian vampires in them!).
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Binghamton University to host electronics packaging symposium
The Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University will host an international electronics packaging symposium, October 21 - 23, in the Mandela room of the University Union on the campus.
The symposium will bring many of the nation's leading experts to Binghamton University to share recent developments, new technologies, manufacturing methods, and discuss business and technology trends of the electronics industry. Discussion will center on the use of photon technology to meet the demand for increased information at faster speeds. The conference will also discuss issues related to the application of photonic and optical technologies, known as optoelectronics, to electronics hardware.
Engineers and technical managers from across the United States and Canada will join local engineers to learn more about photonic technologies and applications. The evolution from electronics to optoelectronics is especially important to the greater Binghamton region where about 70% of all manufacturing activity involves electronics at some level. The implementation of optoelectronics technologies is seen as the next advancement for the packaging industry. As optoelectronics evolves, many new components and products will need to be designed and manufactured ushering in the next wave of technology innovation in the packaging industry.
The symposium begins at 8 a.m. Monday, October 21, with a keynote address by Binghamton University alumnus Gary Kunis, vice president and chief science officer for Cisco Systems. His address is titled "Where is the Optoelectronics Industry Headed?" Kunis joined a small start-up Silicon Valley company in 1990 where he served as a founding partner. It is now known as Cisco Systems, a multinational corporation recognized as the leader in networking equipment. Kunis is currently Vice President and Chief Science Officer.
He is also the executive sponsor for Cisco's Japan operations. Prior to his founding work at Cisco, Kunis worked at the Boeing Corporation as the chief networking engineer where he worked on numerous Internet projects for the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, and NASA. He also led a National Science Foundation (NSF) project to develop and deploy NorthWest Net, which became the Internet backbone for the Pacific Northwest region and the largest undertaking in the nation at the time. Kunis completed his undergraduate degree in history at Binghamton University in 1973 and also holds a master's degree in economics from Tufts University in 1976. He returned to the Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science in 1984 to pursue another graduate degree in computing. Kunis was recently awarded an honorary doctorate degree in humane letters at Binghamton University's 2002 commencement exercises.
A highlight of the Monday, October 21, schedule includes a poster and exhibit session beginning at 4:45 p.m. The session will feature posters produced by doctoral students, which focus on the research and development at the University, and highlight the collaborative linkages that the University has with local companies. The session will also include industry displays as well as exhibits relating to the University's IEEC and Strategic Partnership for Industrial Resurgence (SPIR) outreach programs.
Breakout sessions during the three-day symposium will include discussion on standard development, process developments and manufacturing processes, interconnection and automation technologies, and materials development.
The symposium is open to the public. Registration fees for the full symposium, which include course materials, morning and afternoon refreshments, lunches, course materials and parking, is $765. One-day symposium attendance is $200.
The symposium is sponsored by the Watson School's Office of Engineering Development and the Integrated Electronics Engineering Center (IEEC) at Binghamton University.
For further information on the symposium and related events, call the Office of Engineering Professional Development at 607-777-2154, toll free: 1-888-691-1465. Information is also available on the symposium website at http://www.wtsn.binghamton.edu/coned/EP%2002%20Main.htm.


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Wis. governor halts plans to implement collective bargaining lawMarch 31, 2011MADISON, Wis. - A Wisconsin judge on Thursday did what thousands of pro-union protesters and boycotting Democratic lawmakers couldn't, forcing Republican Gov. Scott Walker to halt plans to implement a law that would strip most public workers of their collective bargaining rights and cut their pay.Protesters march outside the state Capitol on March 12 in Madison .
Dane County Circuit Judge Maryann Sumi, who had issued an order intended to block implementation of the law while she considered a challenge to its legitimacy and warned of sanctions for noncompliance, amended her order Thursday to clarify that the law had not taken effect, as Republican leaders argued it had.
The governor's top aide, Department of Administration Secretary Mike Huebsch, later issued a statement saying Walker would comply with Sumi's order and halt preparations that were under way to begin deducting money from most public workers' paychecks,
Looks like Scott Walker is doing a two step backwards.


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Turkey Junky, you read something wrong. First off, I am constantly changing up the calls, and venues-- at least most years. A couple years have been different, and I'll explain why.
First off, the issue of the calls. I have about a half-dozen or more of each kind of call that I bring to camp. I have a dozen or more mouth calls. I have a small (y'all have called it a purse) shoulder bag, and I carry a few calls with me each time I go out. I try and mix it up as much as possible, and try and sound as different as possible. Some years, like last year was different. If I make zero contact, I may keep the calls in. I may also try it if I had really good luck. I change out calls for changes in weather-- some work better in rain and humidity. Last year was weird. I had so many days where I did not hear much of anything.
Now about the venues, I hunt. I have six scattered along the central spine of the main N/S ridge. There is a line of trees stretching from the house to the back of the property that is less than 10 yards wide but stretches 3/4 of a mile. It marks the course of the abandoned road. Each venue is nothing more than a big tree, and a broken-down bit of fence, but I've gone in and somehow improved it for hunting. I've cleaned out the ground clutter, pulled up some limbs and dead cedars. I may hang a bit of die-cut camo. In some instances, I'll sit in one all morning. In other instances, I'll move. The point is that I try to change things up, and if I hear a flock, I have a place in mind to go.
And I consider this collection of venues an area. I have about a half-dozen of these areas around the farm. The individual venues I may use only once a season. The areas themselves may get one use per weekend, or a few uses during a week.
And then we have the Honey Hole. The Honey Hole is a special place, because it is a turkey magnet. Before season, I can creep up there in the dark and set up with my mike and catch a flock or two waking up and flying down. It is on a high spot , but just far enough off the high point as to be invisible to a bird. The flocks are 80 yards or more down the side of the ridge. During season, the turkeys show themselves an hour or more after flydown and come out into the pastures to either side. Frankly, I try and stay away, but it keeps drawing me back.
I've got to run now and get to work. I'll write later.


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AAA reports doubled call volume from cold weather
TOWSON, Md. — The bone-chilling cold that descended on the region also caused a wave of car problems.
Towson, Md.-based AAA Mid-Atlantic reported Wednesday that calls for assistance reached unprecedented levels on Tuesday, when the deep freeze was at its worst.
For the entire region, which includes, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and the District of Columbia, AAA Mid-Atlantic dispatched more than 10,000 service calls on Tuesday, more than double the number a week ago.
The auto club said calls for service continued to come at a strong clip on Wednesday.
The most common call was for a dead battery, followed by requests for tow service and for flat tires.
AAA says that car batteries lose 60 percent of their strength when the thermometer drops to zero.


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Web Stories
Films to be screened, April 1-3
Posted March 28, 2004; 11:11 a.m.
The Undergraduate Film Organization will present two films in the coming week.
On Thursday through Saturday, April 1-3, "The Last Samurai" will be shown at 11:15 p.m. in the Frist Film/Performance Theatre. The 2003 film about an American military adviser embracing the Samurai culture was directed by Edward Zwick and stars Tom Cruise. Tickets are $2, and can be obtained at the Frist ticket office.
On Friday, April 2, the UFO will show "The Man Without a Past" at 10:15 p.m. in 101 McCormick. The second part of Aki Kaurismaki's "Finland" trilogy, the 2002 film follows a man who arrives in Helsinki and gets beaten up so severely he develops amnesia. Admission is free.
Contact: Ruth Stevens (609) 258-3601


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Internet Filtering & Libraries
Libraries began using Internet filters in the late 1990's due to community pressure and the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA). CIPA [1] is a federal law that requires all computers in a public library to be filtered if that library accepts any federal funds for computers that access the Internet or the costs associated with the connection to the Internet. It took effect on July 1, 2004.
From the FCC website [2]:
Schools and libraries subject to CIPA may not receive the discounts offered by the E-rate program (a program that makes certain communications technology more affordable for eligible schools and libraries) unless they certify that they have an Internet safety policy that includes technology protection measures. The protection measures must block or filter Internet access to pictures that are: (a) obscene, (b) child pornography, or (c) harmful to minors (for computers that are accessed by minors). Before adopting this Internet safety policy, schools and libraries must provide reasonable notice and hold at least one public hearing or meeting to address the proposal.
Schools and libraries subject to CIPA are required to adopt and implement an Internet safety policy addressing: (a) access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet; (b) the safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications; (c) unauthorized access, including so-called "hacking," and other unlawful activities by minors online; (d) unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal information regarding minors; and (e) measures restricting minors' access to materials harmful to them.
To learn more about libraries & Internet filtering, follow these links:
Libraries began using Internet filters in the late 1990's due to community pressure and the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA). CIPA [2] is a federal law that requires all computers in a public library to be filtered if that library accepts any federal funds for computers that access the Internet or the costs associated with the connection to the Internet. It took effect on July 1, 2004.
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures [3], "twenty-one states have Internet filtering laws that apply to public schools or libraries." While most of these laws require publicly funded institutions to adopt Internet use policies, some mandate filters. Legislators are convinced that filters effectively protect minors from harmful, web-bourne Internet content. To the extent that filters are expensive and may pose a threat to free speech or open access, legislators (and much of the public) have decided that the protections for children outweigh any such concerns. The use of filters in libraries has increased steadily. Library Journal [4] reported that the percentage of libraries filtering increased from 25% in 2000 [5] to 65% in 2005 [5], yet many librarians argue that filters have no place in a library.
The American Library Association fought CIPA in the Courts and took the position that "the use of filtering software by libraries to block access to constitutionally protected speech violates the Library Bill of Rights [6]". Some libraries chose not to install filters [7] and gave up CIPA funds instead. Filters were seen as antithetical to the mission of the library.
While some libraries were developing Internet policies explaining their reasons for not [8] using filters, other libraries [9] were quietly installing them. The libraries installing the filters soon found that filters alleviated many thorny problems they'd been grappling with. It turned out that filters did prevent children from bumping into unexpected and unwanted websites and advertisements. Filters served as a deterrent for public porn browsers. Libraries found that with some effort, they could implement and enforce their Internet Use policy. For the first time, libraries had a way to control how their public computers were being used. The filters didn't do the job perfectly, but the fact was, some libraries found there were many fewer Internet-related complaints from patrons after the filters were installed.
More public libraries are using filters [5] than are not using filters. How they are implemented varies from state to state and library to library. Some libraries filter all computers [10]. Some libraries filter only the children's computers [11]. Some libraries utilize filters offered at the state level [12]. Others install them in individual branches. It can be done in any number of ways.
Filters today are powerful and feature-rich. They are a far cry from the simplistic filters that blocked an entire site because of an "offensive" word though they are still far from perfect. Today's filters are much better at evaluating content and the features provide the library with many options for how to implement them.
If your library is using a filter, it is your responsibility to do so with integrity and transparency. Work closely with patrons and staff and library boards to agree on a policy of filtering and then implement that policy. Monitor the performance of your filter, make adjustments, and work closely with your community.
Take advantage of the today's broad range of features [13] to provide a flexible filtering environment for your patrons. The requirement to filter may have been mandated by legislators, but the implementation of your filter need not be so unyielding.
Filters operate on a system of categories. Websites, or sometimes individual web pages, are categorized by filter companies. The library's filter administrator utilizes the categories to build filter profiles. For example, the adult filter profile might allow all categories of content to pass through except items categorized as "sexually explicit." The children's filter profile would undoubtedly block the "sexually explicit" content as well as other categories deemed inappropriate for children such as "hate," "firearms," and "violence." The filter company decides how each site will be categorized.
Filter companies fiercely protect their process for categorizing websites and equally fiercely protect the websites identified within each category. Part of the value of the filter is in the number of websites categorized, because sites that have yet not been categorized will not necessarily be blocked. Ironically, librarians - professionals trained to catalog and evaluate content - subcontract their cataloging job to Internet filter companies when they install a filter. Unlike librarians, the subcontractors are not information professionals, they typically use automated methods to classify the 3 billion web pages on the Internet.
The features available in state-of-the-art filters are too numerous to recount here. For a thorough summary of filter features and to compare filters, feature-by-feature, visit libraryfiltering.org [13]. However, certain features are particularly important for libraries, such as the ability to control what is blocked, how overriding blocked pages is handled, how granular the blocking is (page, site, domain, IP address), and what information is presented to the end users when a blocked page is encountered.
Most library filters leave the choice of what to block in the hands of the filter administrator who selects the categories to block. The filters that don't allow the administrator to set up filter profiles and the categories that will be blocked for each profile are generally not used in the library. Such products might be suitable for home use but are not appropriate in a library setting.
Most filters provide some mechanism for overriding blocked pages either on-the-fly using an administrator password, or by adding sites to an "always allow" list which supersedes the block on a page caused by its categorization. This override capability provides the local administrator the ability to fix errors the filter company has made in their classification process, or to modify the filter company's classification system to more closely match the library's policies.
Because most filters do not disclose the websites contained within each category, these adjustments to the filter categories must be made by the filter administrator as they are discovered. Some filters provide more granularity in their blocking behavior than others. For example, a small number of filters allow the administrator to block certain file types (such as GIF, JPG, BMP, TIFF) within a category. Such granularity enables the filter administrator to block images within a category without blocking the text on the page.
Other filters are more gross in their blocking behavior and block the entire page, or even the entire domain. Some filters convert the domain to an IP address and block any websites sharing that IP address. Blocking shared IP addresses [14] always results in over blocking.
Some filters rely solely on lists of URLs within categories. Other filters use a system of dynamic filtering. Dynamic filters analyze websites as they are accessed by the end-user and based on the analysis, categorize the page. As filters become more sophisticated, companies are using a dynamic filtering process to supplement their URL lists, if not replace them entirely.
When the end users encounter a blocked page, they are usually presented with a message advising them so. The default block page is often customizable and can be used to provide useful information to the patron about why the page has been blocked and what to do if they'd like the page unblocked. Filters that block pages without advising the patron that they've been blocked by the filter [13] should be avoided.
Libraries using filters should take special precautions to do so in accordance with the library's mission. The following guidelines are provided to assist libraries implementing filters.
Protect Patron Privacy
Because of the way filters work, it is easy to accidentally invade patron privacy. Many of the filters have real-time monitoring features that should be turned off. Filters generate logs containing websites visited by patrons and these logs should be erased according to a written retention policy.
It is important to understand all the features associated with the filter you are using and turn off the unwanted features. Library administrators should also ensure that only authorized filter administrators have access to the filter server.
Minimize Blocking
By default, most filters will block far more content than is appropriate in a library setting. It is important to cycle through several iterations of tweaking and tuning your filter configuration before determining that your filter is set to block as little content as necessary to comply with your Internet Use Policy.
Monitor Blocking Accuracy
Ensure that the monitoring of blocked sites in your library is someone's job and that they are adjusting the filter as needed when sites that should be allowed are being blocked. Do not rely upon patron complaints to tell you whether your filter is working because experience shows that most patrons do not complain when a site is blocked.
Make Unblocking Easy and Quick
Many filters provide features that enable adult patrons to turn off blocking for themselves either for a single site or for all sites for the duration of their session. Use these auto-selection features as much as possible to accommodate all patrons.
If patrons cannot unblock the sites for themselves, there must be a way for staff to quickly and easily perform this function for them. Some filters enable the user to request a site be unblocked via the blocked page itself. Others will require the patron to locate a staff person to unblock the site by entering a password or changing a setting on the server. Be sure your library has established a policy for handling unblocking requests swiftly and that the process is easy for both patrons and staff.
Keep Patrons Informed
Regardless of what your filter policy is, or which filter you use, or how you handle unblocking sites, it is important to keep your patrons informed of the underlying reasons for filtering the Internet and all the procedures associated with implementing that policy. The Internet Use Policy should be readily available for all users accessing the Internet on library computers. Handouts about the filter and how to turn off filtering or request that a page be unblocked should also be readily available to patrons. If multiple filter profiles are available to choose from, make sure that guidance is provided so that patrons can make the choices that suit them.
Filters and Filtering [15]. Maintained by the American Library Association's Office of Intellectual Freedom, this resource contains news, ALA policies and statements on filtering, Internet Toolkit, legal information, and more.
CIPA [16]. Maintained by the American Library Association, this resource contains information about implementing filtering to comply with CIPA, legislative history of CIPA, and ALA's position on CIPA.
CIPA FAQ [17]. Bob Bocher's excellent summary of everything you need to know about CIPA. Bob Bocher is a Technology Consultant at Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction.
libraryfiltering.org. [13] Maintained by Lori Bowen Ayre, this website provides a matrix of filters available for libraries including contact information, pricing, and product features. Visitors can select products and features to compare side-by-side.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children%27s_Internet_Protection_Act
[2] https://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/cipa.html
[3] http://www.ncsl.org/programs/lis/CIP/filterlaws.htm
[4] http://lj.libraryjournal.com/
[5] http://lj.libraryjournal.com/404
[6] http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=IF_Resolutions&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=13090
[7] http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0000000301
[8] http://www.jcpl.lib.in.us/filter2.htm
[9] http://www.ci.cerritos.ca.us/library/netpolicy.html
[10] http://myhlc.org/internet-and-overdrive-out-2-12-days/
[11] http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=about_policies_publicuseofinternet
[12] http://circrider.msln.net/cipa_info.htm
[13] http://galecia.com/content/internet-filtering
[14] https://cyber.harvard.edu/people/edelman/ip-sharing/
[15] http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/filtersandfiltering.html
[16] http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/federallegislation/cipa
[17] https://dpi.wi.gov/dltcl/pld/cipafaq.html


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I have noticed in recent trials contestants getting the same numbers (or close to the same) in both AA stakes. In this weekends Rockwall Trial, Lauren Hays is going to be third in the Open with dog number 21 and second in the Amateur with dog number 20, The Dow number is 19, I know because I follow her in the Am on Saturday.
There used to be a feature where the Club Secretary could redo the draw to keep this stuff from happening. Is this still the case? If not, there's a serious flaw in the system and it seems to me the program could be re written to keep this from happening. I can see where a handler that has multiple dogs might get first or second with his dogs in both stakes, but Lauren only has Slider. If there is a dog that might overcome this, it certainly is Slider but when pheasants are thrown in tests, being in the first five dogs is a very difficult task to overcome.


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Thread: Introduce yourself
7th April 2012 09:33 AM #106
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Welcome Jennifer and Maggie!!!
Jennifer congrats on your upcoming wedding. You will find a lot of great and helpful information here on the forums and also on the entire Pregnancy Birth and Beyond Website. It sounds like you may want to start a family soon after you get married so it might be helpful to read about things you can do before you conceive. Here is an article you might be interested in Planning for Pregnancy: Preconception Care
Maggie ~ You might find the section on Gentle Parenting helpful in addressing some of your concerns with your daughter. You will also find many moms here who can answer questions, offer advice or just provide support!
I'm so glad you both found us and I look forward to your posts.
9th April 2012 02:49 AM #107
Jennifer and Maggie, welcome to the forums!
Jennifer - you are wise to start researching and talking to others now, in preparation for your marriage and future pregnancies. I interviewed a midwife 2 years before I conceived my first child, and it was the best thing I could have done because I knew from the beginning what I wanted for my pregnancy and birth experiences.
I look forward to reading your posts offering suggestions and getting to know you. You'll find lots of wonderful, caring women on this forum who have a ton of experience and knowledge to offer.
Maggie - I understand what it's like to have an anxiety disorder because I experienced that as well. However, I was able to naturally pull myself out of it (with the guidance of my nutritionist) and I no longer live with that. I can say that I NEVER want to feel that way again, and I now do things every day that will keep me from experiencing those feelings again.
I look forward to sharing with you and supporting you as you nurture and care for your 5 year old, and nurture and care for yourself. Let's work on pulling you out of the chemical imbalance which is causing the anxiety so that you can enjoy your 5 year old more and eventually welcome another little one into your home.
I look forward to responding to your questions and I know you'll find lots of support from many other warm and caring moms on the forums.
Warm regards to you both, and once again, welcome to the forums!
9th April 2012 06:18 PM #108
Welcome Jennifer and Maggie, lovely to have you as part of the forum
10th April 2012 11:16 PM #109
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Hi everyone!
I'm find your topics in this site very interesting!
By the way, my names is Renolyn, a working mom of 1 child. I love collecting ideas on the best way I could raise my child and understanding his development. I would also love to share my experiences and advice as a mother.
This is our second year now of longing to have our second child. I never got pregnant after 3 years of continuous birth control.
11th April 2012 05:26 AM #110
Welcome to the forums!
I look forward to reading your posts and helping you conceive your second child.
Warm regards,
14th April 2012 01:03 AM #111
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Hello, I'm a new mum of a six month old little boy who is the joy of my life. I am a stay at home mum and exclusively breastfeed as well as bed share, although we are in the process of transitioning our son into his own cot. I am also a foster mum so I constantly encounter new parenting challenges as my own little grows and we get placed with different children. I'm looking forward to connecting with this community of mothers.
14th April 2012 12:39 PM #112
Hi JerBearMum,
Welcome to the forums! It's exciting to have a foster mum here. Would love to hear about life with foster children. Having a 6 month old is so much fun! Your little guy is blessed to have a mum who exclusively breastfeeds him! We had a family bed when our children were small. Made it so much easier for me to get the rest I needed each night.
Thanks for introducing yourself! I look forward to getting to know you.
Warm Regards,
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I'm fond of reading articles about parenting, when I saw your site i find it informative. It's nice to communicate with other mums out there and read the advises from the professionals.
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Hello everyone,
It is great to be here. My name is Staci, and I am a married mum. I have 3 bubs. 2 girls and 1 boy...ages are 5, 3 and 10 months, and I also had one miscarriage years ago. I think we are officially done having kids now. My husband is happy that he is no longer the only male in the household!
I look forward to chatting with other mums, about their experiences & sharing my own experiences as well.
See you all around shortly,
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Hi I am jenet. I am a nursing undergraduate and a mum of one baby girl. I just pass by and got interested in the site. Even if Im in a medical field i still have some questions of my own as they say "Experience is the best teacher", and professionals here is very accomodating in forums. Looking forward to sharing informative thoughts to all!! Take care!
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Hi, Mandee here. I'm a new mum of a baby boy about a month ago. I felt so happy and greatful in becoming a mum of my own child and it still amazes me each day.
Finding your site interests me so much coz it's very informative and very helpful to every mums out there.
I look forward in learning more from here and finding more enjoyable and fruitful journey. See you around!
16th April 2012 03:23 AM #117
A very warm welcome to all our new members! I look forward to getting to know you all.
Warm Regards,
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Hello Mummies!
I am Ays and a mum to my 15months old son. I'm newbie in this forum and I find it very helpful as I've tried to read some thread especially about the cleaning of our baby's teeth. I'm very excited to post my questions about my experience being a mum to my child and hoping to get inspirational answer and advise from everyone in here.
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Hi Ays,
Welcome to the forums! I'm glad you found us and I look forward to getting to know you and sharing with you. I especially like your signature line. Being a single parent is all of those things you mentioned and I know you will find lots of support and encouragement here.
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Morning everyone I'm a 26 year old stay at home mom of one 13 month old little girl, Persephone. I have alot of questions that I hope can be answered. My husband and I are very lucky to have her as he was told that he clinically sterile by eight different fertility doctors, but somehow we got pregnant and we have the most gorgeous baby girl.


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Here is the latest video from the Phantom 295 event that was recently held at the King's Cup Regatta in Phuket. The recap video shows all the best bits from the week including racing, beach activities, and much more. Congratulations to all the riders and we look forward to the next event already.
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Day 5
Strong winds gusting to 22knots delivered an exciting finale to the Phantom 295 Windsurfing event at the Phuket King's Cup Regatta. Three races (7, 8 and 9) were held back-to-back on Kata Beach. The finale shared the same day as His Majesty the King of Thailand's birthday.
The Phantom 295 Men Class saw Chun Leung Michael Cheng come first in all three races on the day and as a result became the winner of the Phantom 295 Men Class, with Natthaphong Phonoppharat (THA) the first runner-up and Gabriel Brettell (HKG) the second runner-up.
The Phantom 295 Women Class saw Hei Man Chan (HKG) as the overall winner followed closely by Marina Alabau (ESP) who narrowly led after the sixth race but did not complete the seventh race. Siriporn Kaewduang-Ngam (THA) ended the event in third place. Congratulations to all of the female sailors and Hei Man Chan for some fantastic sailing.
The final day saw some exciting races in the Phantom 295 Youth Men Class. Marcos Guedez from Martinique emerged as the overall winner. Thailand's Sirichai Phusiri came second and Robert York from the UK finished third. The future of Phantom 295 Youth racers looks good. Keep an eye out for these names in the future.
And finally the Phantom 295 Youth Women Class provided plenty of entertainment as Emma Labourne from the UK had an excellent final day, scoring first in all three races. Despite the three wins, Labourne finished third overall with Blanca Alabau (ESP) in first, and Oda Skaug from Norway, second. The Thai Youth Women sailors competed hard, but could not complete all the races in the challenging conditions.
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Congratulations to all of the riders who came from all around the world to join the Phantom 295 Windsurfing Event here in Phuket. Starboard and the Windsurfing Association of Thailand (WATH) were more than pleased to work together to produce an exceptional few days of racing and activities. We all look forward to the next event already. To see the complete results of the entire event, click here.
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Day 4
This morning's event started with great planing conditions thanks to strong but gusty winds up to 25 knots. At times, the wind was even a bit too strong for some. With 4 races completed that day and 6 in total, it was the most successful day yet and the Phantom 295 riders got to experience the equipment in all conditions.
Race 3 & 4 seemed to replicate yesterdays results with Hong Kong's Chun Leung Michael Cheng (HKG) taking centre stage. He came first in the third and fourth races of the event but was closely followed by Thailand's Natthaphong Phonoppharat who came in at second overall in the third race and third overall in the fourth race. Hong Kong's was present again on top with Gabriel Brettell taking third overall in the third race and second overall in the fourth race. Spain's Marina Alabau leads the Phantom 295 Women Class after the third and fourth races, closely followed by Hei Man Chan (HKG), with both sailors scoring equally.
The strong wind conditions were particularly challenging for the young sailors who did very well and had lots of fun. In the Phantom 295 Youth Men Class, Marcos Guedez (FRA) was first in the third race, followed by Robert York (UK) and Nattanont Chui who came first in the fourth race with Phattharadanai Chinain second and Robert York in third. Blanca Alabau (SPA) dominated the Phantom 295 Youth Women Class where she won both races today. Its all heating up here at Kata Beach.
Race 5 & 6 saw the wind drop dramatically to 10 knots. However, this didn't stop the riders from giving all they had. Chun Leung Michael Cheng (HKG) finished the fifth race first, Natthaphong Phonoppharat (THA) came back to place first in the sixth race of the Series. In the Phantom 295 Men Class, after six races, Chun Leung Michael Cheng (HKG) is first, Natthaphong Phonoppharat (THA) is second and Ek Boonsawad (THA) is in third place.
Racing in the Phantom 295 Women Class was equally exciting in the afternoon, with Hei Man Chan (HKG) first in the fifth race, and second in the sixth race behind Spain's Marina Alabau. After six races, Marina still narrowly leads the Phantom 295 Women Class with Thailands' Siripon Kaewduang-Ngam (THA) is in third overall.
In the Phantom 295 Youth Men after six races, Thailand's Sirichai Phusiri is first in the standings, with Marcos Guedez from Martinique second and Robert York from the UK in third. Blanca Alabau (ESP) is leading the Phantom 295 Youth Women Class, ahead of Oda Skaug from Norway and Dunangkamon Phongern from Thailand. After a great racing day, sailors returned to the beach to be greeted by another traditional Thai massage with a beautiful sunset in the background. To see the complete overall results as well as the results by class, click here.
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Video - Day 3:
Day 3
With demanding and shifty conditions from 6 knots gusting to 12, the organizers managed to run two races before the wind died out in the afternoon. Hong Kong sailor Michael Cheng Chun Leung (HKG) is currently leading with an impressive 1-3 combo, but he had to make a run for his money to stay ahead of Chang Hei Man (HKG) 4-1 and Marina Alabbau Niera (ESP) 2-4, separating the top three by only 3 points. For a full read up of race Day 3, click here.
Here is what Michael had to say about the competition so far; "The Phantom is an excellent board in light wind conditions, which makes it stand out compared to other One Design classes I have been competing in. I feel good and will try my best to stay on top of the competition, although I know it will be difficult."
With good wind forecast for the next two days in the early morning the officials have moved the start time back one hour to accomodate this. All eyes are on the water.
With the race being called off for the afternoon the riders got a chance to kick back with the Starboard team on the beach. Events such as S.U.P relay races and board balancing competitions were on the agenda. The WindSUPS and SuperSails were also given a test ride out on the water. At the end of the day the riders were treated with a traditional Thai massage right on the beach.
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Video - Day 2:
Day 2
The morning here in Phuket started out with very heavy rain and a possible start looked doubtful as there was little to no wind. Luckily, there was a large swell which gave some hope for the days events. The riders and company arrived on location looking a bit wetter than usual. However, beach volley-ball and an intro to stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) kept everyone in high spirits. It was a very eventful morning despite the rain:
After a quick bite Rémi Vila, head of racing development at Starboard, hosted a masterclass on the Phantom 295 equipment. He concentrated on the reasoning behind the Phantom 295 design of the board and rig. Daniel Blinnikka from Finland also talked about tuning the gear and his latest experience during competition. For a full read up on the Phantom 295 and its history, click here.
The afternoon saw all the riders take a little break from pre-racing preparation as the race was officially canceled for the day. With the changing tide the surf looked perfect for a first go at stand up paddle boarding in the waves. After a quick lesson from the Starboard team the guys were tearing up the waves that were breaking on Kata Beach. With a promising wind forecast, everyone is prepared to hit the water first thing in the morning. Stay tuned…!
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Video - Day 1:
Day 1
Saturday delivered a nice constant breeze of about 15 knots which gave the Phantom 295 riders a chance to get out on the water all day with the occasional chance of planing. After registration and a quick gear presentation by Rémi Vila the guys and girls stickered up their sails and got familiar with the course, wind conditions and the location. Later in the day a skipper meeting held by the King's Cup's officials detailed the course layout to the riders. Everyone is now set for the days ahead and hoping for wind.
As the day came to end the riders got together to enjoy some traditional Thai food in a local restaurant just off Karon. There was a great atmosphere in the room as all the riders discussed their day on the Phantom 295's. The Starboard team and members of the Windsurfing Association of Thailand (WATH) were delighted to have representatives from the 20 countries around the table to enjoy the local Tom Gha Gai, Somtum, and delicious Yam Nuea. Luckily enough everyone made it home just in time before a typical Phuket tropical storm rained down.....phew!
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Today saw many of the riders arriving early to test out the Phantom kit before the official race day tomorrow. Riders from Thailand, Burma, Spain, USA, Finland, and the UK all made an appearance. After receiving their race number everyone braved the scorching sun, rigged up and hit the water. Light winds prevented any serious action but it blew just enough for everyone to get familiar with their kit. Many kata beach goers stopped to take a look at the bright green sails cruising out on the ocean.
So tomorrow marks the opening of the King's Cup Regatta 2012 and also the start to the Phantom 295 event. After registration at the Kata Beach Resort & Spa Hotel in the morning, Rémi Vila will give a short presentation of the equipment for the Phantom kit to all the riders. With the wind looking to gradually pick up, everyone is eager to get to the start line. All (windsurfing) eyes are on Phuket this weekend, stay tuned!
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The trucks have arrived! After driving a staggering 12 hours from the Starboard headquarters in Bangkok, we were pleased to see our 2 trucks and the drivers make a safe journey to Kata Beach. I'm sure they were pleased to see us too. After lunch the team riders from Myanmar (Burma) arrived, which gave them a chance to set up their booms for racing. It was a hot and busy day but we look forward to tomorrow and meeting more of the riders. Bye for now!
Starboard organizes the Phantom 295 Event at the Kings Cup in association with Windsurfing Association Thailand (WATH)
The windsurfing association of Thailand is based in Pattaya, and has committed itself to promote the sport of windsurfing and Thailand as the #1 manufacturer of windsurfing material worldwide. Dedicated to training and broadening the interested of the sport, its members consists of athletes, former athletes and politicians who are avid windsurfers.


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Central DI occurs when the hypothalamus does not make enough ADH.
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Diabetes insipidus is a condition where water in the body is improperly removed from the circulatory system by the kidneys.
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icdedturkes wrote:There really is no point in this load.. The 7s are going to do most of the work and the 5s and 6s are taking up space that the lethal 7 pellets could use for even more pattern density.. The 5s and 6s provide additional penetration but do to the meager payload in the 20 pattern density will never hold up where the extra penetration of these larger pellets will be realized.. If you want to stick with Hevi 12 than by all means buy the straight 7s.. If you want a better penetrating pellet go with the Fed Heavyweight 1.5oz 7s.. The Fed 7s will out penetrate the Hevishot 6s and will be real close to the Hevi 5s..
The SSX is my favorite choke in the 20 gauge.. IME it is the most versatile 20g choke.. My gun with Hevi 7s will run 140-150 in a ten inch at a taped 40, 230s with Nitro Company Hevi 7s and here is a pattern with the SSX and the Fed Heavyweight 7s..
wingseeker wrote:I have never seen anything PENETRATE like the Hevi13 or Magnum Blend shells. I am
getting many more pellets on target through my Benelli 20 gauge.
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Crain's week in news, Jan 25-31
Source: Detroit retirees to fare better in health benefits pact
Detroit's more than 21,000 pensioners may have preserved a significant share of their retiree health care benefits under a settlement-in-principle reached in mediation talks surrounding the city's bankruptcy.
Details of the settlement deal, which runs through the end of 2014, were expected in a joint statement by the city and its Official Committee of Retirees. A source who asked not to be identified told Crain's the deal improves "by a significant chunk" the amount Detroit agrees to pay out on its health benefits, compared to the city's original position.
On the move
• Detroit-based Health Alliance Plan named James Connelly as CEO after nearly a yearlong search to replace Bill Alvin. Connelly was CFO of HAP parent Henry Ford Health System and had been HAP's interim CEO since October.
• The Wayne County Airport Authority board elected Alfred R. Glancy III as its chairman for 2014. Glancy is executive chairman of Seattle-based Unico Investment Group LLC and former chairman and CEO of MCN Energy Group Inc. and principal subsidiary Michigan Consolidated Gas Co.
• Troy-based manufacturing software supplier Plex Systems Inc. hired longtime financial executive Don Clarke as CFO. Clarke, 54, replaces Michael Twarozynski, who remains with the company in a leadership role.
• The American Heart Association named Catherine Smith, 39, executive director for the Southfield-based Southeast Michigan American Heart Association. Her predecessor, Kathy Kauffmann, is now senior vice president of major metro markets for Detroit, Chicago and Twin Cities.
• Novi City Manager Clay Pearson resigned, effective March 1, to become city manager of Pearland, Texas, a Houston suburb.
• Longtime Detroit weatherman Chuck Gaidica will step down as director of meteorology at WDIV-Channel 4 in August to become pastor of world outreach at Novi's Oak Pointe Church.
• Grand Rapids businessman Bing Goei will head the new Michigan Office for New Americans, Gov. Rick Snyder announced.
Company news
• An Oakland County Circuit Court judge ordered nonbinding mediation beginning in March to resolve the legal dispute between the Detroit Medical Center and Flint-based McLaren Health Care over the Detroit-based Karmanos Cancer Institute.
• Less than four months after Compuware Corp. terminated his consulting contract, Peter Karmanos Jr. has started Mad Dog Technology LLC, according to documents from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The website for the software company reveals few details except an address: 233 Pierce St. in Birmingham.
• Bankrupt auto supplier Revstone Industries LLC is suing former Chairman George Hofmeister in an attempt to recover more than $12.9 million. The suit, filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Del., alleges that Hofmeister transferred the funds from Southfield-based Revstone to pay down personal and nonrelated business debts, according to court records and a Dow Jones report.
• Chrysler Co. and Fiat announced that their combined company would be renamed Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and would be based in the Netherlands.
• The new owner of Ann Arbor-based Web-analytics company ForeSee Results Inc. announced a round of layoffs that media reports put at between 50 and 75 of the company's 300 employees. St. Louis-based Answers Corp. bought ForeSee in December.
• Editors at Patch, which includes 30 hyper-local news sites in Southeast Michigan, received word of company-wide layoffs that put the sites at a standstill. According to one source, all of the roughly 15 employees in Michigan were laid off.
• Ivivva, an athletics store for girls by Lululemon, plans to move into the Michigan market with a store slated to open in spring 2014 at the Somerset Collection in Troy.
• The Detroit Lions said they are increasing regular-season ticket prices for 2014 and introducing a three-tiered ticket pricing system through which the team will charge one price for preseason games and offer two prices for regular-season games based on the desirability of the matchup.
• Detroit-based Futuramic Tool & Engineering Co. and Urban Science Applications Inc. will receive a total of $1.3 million in state assistance, the Michigan Economic Development Corp.announced. The MEDC said the companies plan to add 229 jobs in Detroit.
• Inventev, a Detroit-based company with technology that allows commercial trucks to generate electricity for equipment at job sites, won $5,000 for having the best business plan in the Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship awards. The event was organized by the Ann Arbor-based Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest, a nonprofit that announced it had been rebranded as MiQuest after a merger with the Lansing-based Small Business Foundation of Michigan.
• The DTE Energy Foundation announced a $1 million grant to the Detroit-based Michigan Science Center to support science, technology, engineering and math programs for children and families.
Other news
• Gov. Rick Snyder announced he will run for a second term and is to kick off his re-election campaign today in Detroit during an event at James Group International.
• The Detroit Institute of Arts committed $100 million over 20 years to a fund that would protect its art collection and shore up Detroit's underfunded pensions. In exchange for the contributions to the fund, the DIA will be spun off from the city and transferred to the nonprofit that operates it.
• Detroit officials gave Bank of America Corp. and UBS AG a Jan. 31 deadline to say how much they would accept to cancel interest-rate swaps that cost city taxpayers about $4 million a month or face a possible lawsuit, Bloomberg reported.
• Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence announced she is running for the 14th Congressional District seat to be vacated by Gary Peters, who is running for U.S. Senate.
• Organizers announced that attendance at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit was more than 803,000, the highest since 2003.
• The Fitzgerald Place project, which will bring a boutique hotel, high-rise residences, three restaurants and a parking garage to the site of the former Statler Hilton Hotel on Grand Circus Park, is expected to be complete by the third quarter of 2015, its planners said.
• Andra Rush, CEO of Wayne-based Rush Trucking Inc., and Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors Co., were among the guests sitting in Michelle Obama's viewing box at the State of the Union Address in Washington, D.C.
• The Raise Michigan ballot committee launched an effort to raise the state's minimum wage from $7.40 an hour to $10 with a ballot initiative in November. Michigan's minimum wage last increased in 2008; the federal minimum wage is $7.25.
• The Z, a 10-story parking garage that features the work of 27 international mural artists, opened in Detroit's central business district.
• Metro Detroit will host 12 "multiple-hotel" meetings this year, twice the number it hosted in 2013, according to the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.
• In an order, the Michigan Supreme Court said it will decide whether state employees are covered by a law that makes financial support for unions voluntary. The state appeals court in August said the so-called right-to-work law does apply to 35,000 state workers.
• The Michigan Democratic Party filed a complaint against Republican U.S. Senate candidate Terri Lynn Land with the Federal Election Commission over whether Land illegally coordinated with super PACs and other groups that have attacked Democrat Gary Peters in political ads.
• Despite little interest from Michigan's legal community, state Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof introduced legislation that would make participation in the State Bar of Michigan — and the fees associated with membership — voluntary.
• The Michigan House Criminal Justice Committee sent to the House floor a bill that would repeal a 1931 state law that barred the practice of selling tickets above face value.
• Michigan's creative industries paid nearly $3.6 billion in wages to 74,000 employees in more than 9,700 businesses in the state during the 2011 fiscal year, according to a report released by ArtServe Michigan.
• A new study shows that health care costs for severely obese patients are 50 percent to 90 percent more than for those who are simply overweight, moderately obese or normal weight, said the Ann Arbor-based Center for Healthcare Research and Transformation.
• Gino Polidori, a former state representative from Dearborn who also served as a city council member and fire chief, died Jan. 26. He was 72.


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Acute mountain sickness is an illness that can affect mountain climbers, hikers, skiers, or travelers at high altitudes, usually above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters).
High altitude cerebral edema; Altitude anoxia; Altitude sickness; Mountain sickness; High altitude pulmonary edema
Acute mountain sickness is caused by reduced air pressure and lower oxygen levels at high altitudes.
The faster you climb to a high altitude, the more likely you will get acute mountain sickness.
You are at higher risk for acute mountain sickness if:
Your symptoms will also depend on the speed of your climb and how hard you push (exert) yourself. Symptoms range from mild to life-threatening. They can affect the nervous system, lungs, muscles, and heart.
In most cases, symptoms are mild. Symptoms of mild to moderate acute mountain sickness may include:
Symptoms that may occur with more severe acute mountain sickness include:
The doctor or nurse will examine you and listen to your chest with a stethoscope. This may reveal sounds called crackles (rales) in the lung. Rales may be a sign of fluid in the lungs.
Tests that may be done include:
Early diagnosis is important. Acute mountain sickness is easier to treat in the early stages.
The main treatment for all forms of mountain sickness is to climb down (descend) to a lower altitude as rapidly and safely as possible. You should not continue climbing if you develop symptoms.
Extra oxygen should be given, if available.
People with severe mountain sickness may need to be admitted to a hospital.
Acetazolamide (Diamox) may be given to help you breathe better. It can help reduce mild symptoms. This medicine can make you urinate more often. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids and avoid alcohol when taking this drug. This medication works best when taken before reaching a high altitude.
If you have fluid in your lungs (pulmonary edema), treatment may include:
Dexamethasone (Decadron) may help reduce swelling in the brain (cerebral edema).
Portable hyperbaric chambers allow hikers to simulate conditions at lower altitudes without actually moving from their location on the mountain. These devices are very helpful if bad weather or other factors make climbing down the mountain impossible.
Most cases are mild. Symptoms improve quickly when you climb down the mountain to a lower altitude.
Severe cases may result in death due to lung problems or brain swelling, called cerebral edema.
In remote locations, emergency evacuation may not be possible, or treatment may be delayed. This can have a negative affect on your outcome.
Call your health care provider if you have or had symptoms of acute mountain sickness, even if you felt better when you returned to a lower altitude.
Call 911 or your local emergency number if you or another climber have any of the following symptoms:
Climb down the mountain immediately and as safely as possible.
Keys to preventing acute mountain sickness include:
If you are traveling above 9,840 feet (3,000 meters), you should carry enough oxygen for several days.
If you plan on quickly climbing to a high altitude, ask your doctor about a medication called acetazolamide (Diamox). This drug helps your body get used to higher altitudes more quickly, and reduces minor symptoms. It should be taken the day before you climb, and then for the next 1 to 2 days.
If you are at risk for a low red blood cell count (anemia), ask your doctor if an iron supplement is right for you. Anemia lowers the amount of oxygen in your blood. This makes you more likely to have mountain sickness.
While climbing:
You should avoid high altitudes if you have heart or lung disease.
Hackett PH, Roach RC. High-altitude medicine. In: Auerbach PS, ed. Wilderness Medicine. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2007:chap 1.
Schoene RB, Swenson ER. High Altitude. In: Mason RJ, Murray JF, Broaddus VC, Nadel JA, eds. Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2005: chap 65.
Wright A, Brearey S, Imray C. High hopes at high altitudes: pharmacotherapy for acute mountain sickness and high-altitude cerebral and pulmonary oedema. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2008;9(1):119-127.
Yaron, M, Honigman, B. High- Altitude Medicine. In: Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al., eds. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009: chap 42.
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Angered by a teenager's claims of being humiliated by a teacher over a Romney/Ryan T-shirt, students at Charles Carroll High School ignored warnings from administrators and shouted obscenities out school windows at the girl's parents Friday morning.
Samantha Pawlucy had accused her geometry teacher of humiliating her for wearing the shirt, and stayed out of school after saying she learned students had made threats against her. To calm the situation, district officials addressed students Friday, urging them to leave Pawlucy alone.
Minutes later, some students were heckling Pawlucy's parents, shouting obscenities at them.
The incident has triggered reaction from supporters of both teacher and student. Samantha Pawlucy said she had learned from friends and through Facebook about the threats.
District officials assured the Pawlucys on Friday that students would be talked to and warned about violence and harassment, Kristine Pawlucy said.
She said she hoped to have her daughter back in school Tuesday if possible.
"What's it going to look like for Sam when she comes back?" she asked. "They can't even control the kids right after they told them to stop."
The teacher should be fired.
The fact that this type of intolerance from liberals is a normal occurence in American life tells you that liberals, in general, do not actually value tolerance as they claim to do. What they value is having their opinions become the norm in America and when that happens they value tryanny and supression of thought and expression.
It is nearly impossible to fire a teacher unless they commit some ridiculous crime
If you remember in 08 they had little uniformed groups of students that were taped marching in lock step chanting about the O. No indoctrination there at all. There is now a gang in St Louis that goes by the name "Obamas Boyz", one of which just a few days got indicted for murder. Going to a Metro stop at night can get you injured or killed in that shithole.
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seaborgium wrote:No offense to Doug, I just like to play the "what might have been" game: four wins and $36k doesn't make Lucien rise above the ToCer crowd, and yet getting his fifth FJ right would probably have meant a ticket to the UToC.
Yes, Lucien would have had $50,482 so that would have been a higher total than Michael Rooney's as well as others who squeaked in. But of course FJ clues about movies have cost players even more.


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By Sarah Robinson/NEMS Daily Journal
The Mississippi Department of Revenue has processed and mailed 502,351 tax refunds as of Monday, and taxpayers are getting smaller refunds.
Kathy Waterbury, a spokeswoman for the agency, said that by the end of the year, the department will issue 750,000 and 800,000 returns.
Waterbury said the average return is $393, down slightly from last year's average $422. She said the average has edged down slightly for the past several years. The average state refund was $451 in 2011 and $464 in 2010.
In total, the state has paid about $198 million this year. Waterbury said the department is slightly behind on its processing because e-filers submit their state and federal returns directly to the IRS, which then sends the returns to the state.
The IRS is running behind schedule because Congress failed to meet tax legislation deadlines earlier this year. Waterbury said the delay is no cause for concern because the state will catch up over the next two weeks.
Mississippi ranks in the top 10 states in the nation for its occurrence of taxpayers who file electronically.


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