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Nail Discoloration
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Medical Author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Nail discoloration, in which the nails appear white, yellow, or greenish, can result from different infections and conditions of the skin. In about 50% of cases, discolored nails are a result of infections with common fungi that can be found in the air, dust, and soil. There are many species of fungi that can affect nails. By far the most common, however, is called Trichophyton rubrum. This type of fungus has a tendency to infect the skin and is therefore known as a dermatophyte. Pseudomonas is a type of bacteria that infects the nail bed and result in a greenish color to the nails. Red or black nails may result from a hematoma (a collection of blood) under the nail as a result of trauma (including ingrown toenails).
Chronic medical conditions also can affect the appearance of the nails. Specific color changes in the nails can be suggestive of diabetes or of liver, kidney, heart, or lung conditions. This is why doctors pay specific attention to nails during a routine physical examination.
Other, rare causes of discolored nails include the "yellow nail syndrome," an inherited condition that results in slow-growing, discolored nails and is associated with lymphedema (swelling of tissues due to the accumulation of fluid) and lung diseases. Nails may also appear lightened to a whitish-yellow color if there has been separation of the nail from the nail bed, termed onycholysis.
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- Bacterial Infection
- Candidiasis
- Chronic Lung Diseases
- Drug Hypersensitivity (for Example, Tetracycline)
- Liver Disease
- Malnutrition
- Senile Ischemia (Onychogryphosis)
- Onycholysis
- Staining From Nail Varnish or Cosmetic Products
- Trauma
- Yellow Nail Syndrome
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A 2,2,7-trimethylguanosine (TMG) cap is a signature feature of eukaryal snRNAs, telomerase RNAs, and trans-spliced nematode mRNAs. TMG and 2,7-dimethylguanosine (DMG) caps are also present on mRNAs of two species of alphaviruses (positive strand RNA viruses of the Togaviridae family). It is presently not known how viral mRNAs might acquire a hypermethylated cap. Mimivirus, a giant DNA virus that infects amoeba, encodes many putative enzymes and proteins implicated in RNA transactions, including the synthesis and capping of viral mRNAs and the promotion of cap-dependent translation. Here we report the identification, purification, and characterization of a mimivirus cap-specific guanine-N2 methyltransferase (MimiTgs), a monomeric enzyme that catalyzes a single round of methyl transfer from AdoMet to an m(7)G cap substrate to form a DMG cap product. MimiTgs, is apparently unable to convert a DMG cap to a TMG cap, and is thereby distinguished from the structurally homologous yeast and human Tgs1 enzymes. Nonetheless, we show genetically that MimiTgs is a true ortholog of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Tgs1. Our results hint that DMG caps can satisfy many of the functions of TMG caps in vivo. We speculate that DMG capping of mimivirus mRNAs might favor viral protein synthesis in the infected host.
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I'm at work and typing this quickly so there will probably be typos n stuff in it BUT I did want to get this out there before I forget. 1st of all I hope this isn't weird or viewed as weird but I am heading out to Whistler for 5 nights with the wife (she doesn't board or ski) and I am looking for a local rider to meet up to show me around and board with. Im heading there and will be ready to go on Friday the 15th of Feb. I have been boarding for about 12-13 years and was an instructor for 7 of those years, so I can pretty much handle most terrain and keep pace with most riders. (trying not to come off like a smug a*s haha just trying to say im not a noob at the sport and it would be a waste of a 1/2 day haha) Any takers!!!??? Also, lunch would be on me. Last edited by Stylez; 01-14-2013 at 09:38 AM. |
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more specifically, ricola honey lemon with echinacea.
also, i think i may be developing bronchitis.
rehearsal tonight. show tomorrow.
still coughing.
dress rehearsal tomorrow.
still. coughing.
phineas and ferb is funny.
cutie high-schooler is going to be the death of me in that freaking costume. perfect.perfect.perfect.legs. oh. my. god.
i keep having dreams about kissing girls. nothing more than that. they're always these really sweet, chaste kisses that don't lead to anything else, but still, it's kinda weird to be having the same 'theme' so to speak for two nights in a row.
the first one, i knew the girl, i've known her for a long time, and i've always been kinda halfway in love with her.
i dreamt you kissed me
with the sunlight streaming
through the broken battered
windows of a
basement staircase.
you smiled and
said i tasted like
the way a windchime
your arms around my shoulders
paint flecks like snowflakes
falling through your
haloed hair.
i woke with my hands
still on your waist
and the taste of you
still on my lips.
1. (insert loooooooong story about me and cutie high-schooler having an awesome time today, having conversations, getting lunch, being cool) *SQUEE!!*
2. I still have makeup on my face, even after getting some cold cream.
3. I'm pretty much hooked on being an actor for my director for like...ever. :D Plus, 'Mom-mode' is a wonderful fuzzy feeling for someone who can't remember what that feels like...
4. I just went 1...2...3...5...
5. Show's in a weeeeeeeeek!
a.) i love my director even more now.
b.) definitely know what i'm doing christmas day (moviemoviemovie)
c.) i may be getting sick. not good.
d.) decided against a tattoo, bought some sweet-ass white chucks instead.
also, found out i was accepted today aaaaaaaand i get 4,000 in merit scholarships alone.
i'm being rebellious and getting a tattoo tomorrow, but i don't want my parents to see it. suggestions?
-I go barefoot a lot.
-I wear shorts in the summer, and boxers when I sleep.
-I don't wear low-cut shirts or anything like that.
-No places that could possibly sag or stretch.
BTeeDubs, it's lettering, it's going to say "Troubadour" in a calligraphy font.
you know the story.
so i'll just flail for a minute, then be on my way.
also, my boss is a grade-A idiot.
FUCK! just...just....FUCK!
ok, so...I was at rehearsal tonight, and at the end of the show, cutie high-schooler plays the nurse, who falls in love with dracula. and she has a line at the end of the play where she says something like, "Ok, but no neck nibbling." And I looked at her neck...and at first my brain was like
and then it was like
1. Cutie high-schooler is cute. And she thinks I'm funny. And she laughs at my jokes. And we can have cute conversations. And she doesn't talk to me like she's tolerating me. *flails*
2. Drama at play rehearsal. Bad drama. Not good drama. Immature high-school girl drama. I almost had to smack down some kids, but I refrained. Ugh.
3. I have to be at work tomorrow at 7:15. And I'm working till 12. Urrrghhhhh....and I have rehearsal at 5:30 till 8:30. *passes out*
i scribbled 'i love you' into the windex smear on the glass door and as it evaporated into the air like a window to my soul, i wondered if it were still true.
if i drew hearts in the sand, would the waves still come to wash it away, permanent as a drunken promise. would i still hear you smile into the crook of my shoulder,
would i still see your hands dip into my pockets like we were digging for treasure behind the rainbow you swore came up in the middle of a star-filled night.
i cannot describe the happiness i would feel if someone could get me the audio or the video of andrea gibson performing the poem "where we shine."
i might cry from happiness.
you think i'm kidding.
i'm not.
in other news, cutie high-schooler is cute. (i keep putting the hyphen in the wrong place...weird.) and she thinks i'm funny.
i think.
work is tiring, but ok.
the end.
just made my own Free Hugs t-shirt.
i is happy.
also, my work schedule is perfectly agreeable and does not conflict.
so, high-schooler has a boyfriend. obviously, this makes little impression on me considering the impossibility of this attraction in the first place, but still.
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praise the title.
i am so damn hooked to BBC Sherlock.
damn it, really, just dhsdbgshdf.
that show is so awesome. oh god how hard i'm shippin' john and sherlock.
but hope you all sherlocked ppl like this lil chibi,
sad thing is dat i didn't put on him the purple shirt of sex.
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Pertinent Insights On Treating Second MPJ Pathology
Taking the clinical and radiographic findings into consideration, we believed it was critical to address the hallux abductovalgus deformity as it was both symptomatic and directly contributing to the development of deformity at the second metatarsophalangeal joint. Correcting the hallux abductovalgus deformity restores the function of the first ray and allows for a resultant reduction in plantar pressure at the second metatarsophalangeal joint complex. Upon discussion with the patient we recommended a correction of the second digit, stabilization of the second metatarsophalangeal joint, and a shortening osteotomy of the second metatarsal. Additionally, we recommended repositioning the first ray with a Lapidus procedure. The patient refused the post-op adherence necessary for the Lapidus. As a result, we decided on an aggressive distal metaphyseal osteotomy to reposition the metatarsal in a more aligned position.
We addressed the hallux abductovalgus deformity with a distal first metatarsal osteotomy followed by a Weil decompression osteotomy at the second metatarsal head. Prior to fixation of the osteotomy, we transposed the capital segment medially (in the direction of the toe subluxation) to facilitate reduction of the deformity. During this portion of the procedure, a careful inspection of the plantar plate revealed a tear. Before addressing the tear, we first isolated the rigid contracture at the proximal interphalangeal joint, prepped it and performed arthrodesis using an internal implant.
We proceeded to make a plantar linear incision beneath the second MPJ, which helped us access the plantar plate tear. After careful dissection, we did a primary repair of the tear with the use of an absorbable suture anchor that we tacked into the base of the second toe proximal phalanx while maintaining manual reduction of the deformity. Prior to incisional closure, there was significant clinical and radiographic improvement of the forefoot deformities.
Postoperative radiographic assessment demonstrated osseous union at the arthrodesis and osteotomy sites as well as maintained stability and congruency at the second MPJ. After surgery, the patient was non-weightbearing for four weeks and gradually progressed into protective weightbearing with a short leg controlled ankle motion (CAM) boot for an additional three weeks. Five months post-op, the patient received a custom molded insert. He experienced alleviation of his painful symptoms and has maintained his correction. At one year post-op, he is satisfied overall with the results of his surgical procedure.
In Conclusion
In general, second metatarsophalangeal joint pathology encompasses a broad spectrum of conditions at this anatomic location. A thorough history and physical exam are always an important base to establish when first evaluating the patient. Ancillary imaging and diagnostic testing can further aid in the determination and confirmation of a particular diagnosis. Integration of all of the resulting information is necessary to accurately identify the clinical pathology and ultimately institute a successful treatment plan for the patient.
Dr. Reeves practices at the Orlando Foot and Ankle Clinic in Orlando, Fla. He is an Attending Physician with the Florida Hospital East Orlando Residency Training Program.
Dr. Shane practices at the Orlando Foot and Ankle Clinic in Orlando, Fla. She is an Attending Physician with the Florida Hospital East Orlando Residency Training Program.
Dr. McDonough is a third-year podiatric surgical resident at Florida Hospital East Orlando in Orlando, Fla.
Dr. Zappasodi is a second-year podiatric surgical resident at Florida Hospital East Orlando in Orlando, Fla.


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Bethesda, MD: Small Bites – One3Five Cuisine Food Truck Voted Out, New Indian Restaurant for Bethesda
One3Five Cuisine truck is gone from its corner at the Montgomery County Farm Women's Cooperative Market.
One3Five Cuisine truck is gone from its corner at the Montgomery County Farm Women's Cooperative Market.
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The food truck from D.C. restaurateur Jose Andres will be giving away sandwiches when it stops in Bethesda Row next week.
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The shipping rebate is being offered for express and standard 500g parcels for which labels have been created through eBay's label printing service. Once a month, eBay will credit the seller invoice with the amount owed.
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Vicky Featherstone. the inaugural director of the National Theatre of Scotland has resigned. She will leave Scotland in 2013 to take up the post of director of the Royal Court Theate in London.
Featherstone's appointment in 2004 ruffled a good few feathers of older, male, Scottish directors when it was announced. But many others saw it as a masterstroke by the National Theatre of Scotland (whose chairman, Richard Findlay, is also chairman of STV plc), declaring in no uncertain terms that whatever the NTS was going to be it was not going to be like what had gone before.
Announcing that she would continue to deliver the season that has already been anounced until the end of the year, Findlay said: "Vicky has done a fantastic job during her time here with many a great success built around a strong team. She will be sorely missed, not just by us, but by the entire Scottish theatre community. We wish her well in her new job."
Featherstone said: "It is a life-changing experience to be the person to set up a new national theatre. As I have said many times, the National Theatre of Scotland is part of a continuum of theatre. All we have done and are doing within the Company is made possible by the richness of Scotland - its people, its geography, its brilliant complexity."
She added that she felt the Royal Court, the home of new writing in England, was the place which first opened her eyes to the possiblity of theatre when she worked there in the early part of her career.
Her tenure in Scotland has been marked by considerable success. She gave notice that she was of the same mind as the board that appointed her with the opening night of the NTS in 2006 which also confounded expectations. Instead of a glittering gala occasion in one the nation's gilded Edwardian theatrical palaces, it took place simultaneously with ten different shows on the theme of Home in ten different locations from a car ferry in Shetland to a wood in the Borders.
Since then the NTS has played to over 710,000 people,across three continents, with 160 productions in 125 different locations, with box office earnings have approaching £6.4million. Plays like Black Watch have won the NTS and its artists won 37 national and international awards, including 4 Oliviers. Earlier this week, it was nominated for a dozen more in the Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland across six different shows.
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These guides showcase education and public outreach resources from across more than 20 NASA astrophysics missions and programs. The twelve guides - one for each month - contain a science topic, an interpretive story, a sky object to view with... (View More) finding charts, hands-on activities, and connections to NASA science. The guides are modular, so that educators can use the portions that are the most useful for their audiences/events. Following is the theme for each month: January - Betelgeuse, February - Orion Nebula, March - Pleiades, April - Pollux; May - Hubble Deep Field, June - Hercules Cluster, July - Ring Nebula & Veil Nebula, August - The Search for Habitable Worlds, September - Milky Way Galaxy, October - Upsilon Andromedae, November - Andromeda Galaxy, and December - Crab Nebula. (View Less)
Learners create art inspired by authentic NASA planetary image data while learning to recognize the geology on planetary surfaces, uniquely inspiring learner engagement. This presentation and accompanying activity use the elements of art - shape,... (View More) line, color, texture, value - to make sense of features in NASA images, honing observation skills and inspiring questions. It aligns with the NGSS cross-cutting concept of Patterns. Videos, images, and an interactive poster that breaks down activity elements deepen user access. (View Less)
In this activity, students use multiwavelength images of stars in different stages of evolution to investigate how the initial masses of the protostars determines their evolutionary paths. Images include stellar nurseries, protostars, supernova... (View More) remnants, planetary nebulae, white dwarfs, neutron stars, pulsars and black holes. The activity includes a teacher guide with background information, a card set of 24 images, student task description and worksheets, online tutorials, and a Web quest version. Suggestions for using the activity in the classroom as well as related URLs are included in the Web-based teacher guide. (View Less)
This is a PDF guide on how to use ImageJ image processing software to understand and manipulate astronomical images. The guide begins with instructions on how to download ImageJ, plus some additional astronomy-related plugins, followed by directions... (View More) on how to install everything correctly. There are three lessons that will help the user get oriented with some of the most basic image processing skills needed for analyzing astronomical images. There are questions throughout the lesson to help guide thinking. After the lessons is an explanation for how to create a color picture using three different gray scale images. (View Less)
This is an educators guide to accompany the Journey to the Stars planetarium show. The materials for grades 9-12 include suggestions for activities to do before and after viewing the planetarium show, including class discussions about units of... (View More) measure and units of distance that astronomers use, discussions about stars and star formation, and activities involving magnetism and building a spectroscope. (View Less)
This is an educators guide to accompany the Journey to the Stars planetarium show. The materials include a section, titled Teaching With the Show, containing guiding questions to encourage class discussions about the life cycle of stars.


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In our last post, we referred to the Omega Seamaster as the diving watch for the individualist because it has the unique traits of being mainstream and mass produced, but somehow hasn't made the jump to the top of the "must-have" list like the Speedmaster from Omega, or the more commonly known diving watch, the Rolex Submariner.
But what if you want something that is even less mainstream, less well known, and more rare than the Seamaster (which, after all, has been produced non-stop for the past 50 years or so), but still comes from the mega-brand Omega? Well, there is a line (yes a line, meaning a name used for more than one particular model) from Omega that we have yet to feature, a line that they themselves rarely talk about. It is called the Omega Dynamic and it has been released only three times. What make this line even more interesting is that the three Omega Dynamics do not resemble each other in the least, they are strictly testaments to the era in which they were developed.
Originally released in 1969 as the first ergonomically designed watch, the first Dynamic had a decidedly retro look to it. It was rather popular, and according to one source, was actually Omega's number 1 selling watch in the early 70s. Discontinued by 1975, the Dynamic made its comeback in 1984 as a Quartz Seamaster.
Yes Quartz. Like we said, each model is truly indicative of what was going on at the time in the watch industry and fashion in general. This watch was a commercial failure and Omega Quartz watches have little value on today's market.
The most recent, and our favorite of the Omega Dynamics, was made just about ten years ago from 1997-1999 or so. This particular Dynamic took the form of the classic Aviators Chronograph Omega made in the 1940s for the Royal Air Force. It has a definite vintage look (one of the reasons we like it so much) and is relatively hard to come by, simply because nobody bought them. It came in a standard edition (pictured) and a special edition called the Targa Floria (of which we are in hot pursuit). The most recent Dynamic did hold its own in Europe for its two year production run but it was very unpopular in the US, which was (and is) where Omega focuses much of their attention.
So here it is, Omega's least well-known line. The Dynamic (at least the most recent version) represents an interesting opportunity for those looking to invest in watches. They are relatively inexpensive but rather rare, and we tend to believe these will see a big price jump in the next ten to twenty years. We also wouldn't be surprised if Omega revived the Dynamic name one more time in the near future for a special edition.
Also, because we love you dear readers, we have gone ahead and found a version of each Omega Dynamic for you that is actually for sale. Our recommendation, go for the first one or the last one, not the Quartz.
Click here to see an original Dynamic from the 1970s for sale.
Click here to see a Quartz Seamaster Dynamic from the 1980s for sale.
Click here to see a vintage inpired Dynamic from the 1990s for sale.


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Travelfish correspondent Rosanne Turner
Rosanne Turner relocated to Thailand in 2010 from South Africa, where she was involved in the tourism industry, and co-owned several accommodation establishments. She has written for African and international publications including the Holland Herald (in-flight magazine of KLM), Explore Africa, Morning Calm (in-flight magazine of Air Korea) as well as several websites such as gotravel24.com and travelintelligence.com. Examples of these articles can be found on www.travellingpen.com.
Rosanne is now the Ko Samui correspondent for Travelfish.org. She enjoys sharing her discoveries of Samui after walking every snapshot-perfect beach, strenuous hill, coconut grove and enticing forgotten path in search of that memory-making beach bar or bungalow resort. Rosanne has scrutinised more than 100 resorts and hotels, and sampled countless Mojitos, fruit shakes and massaman curries in name of research and in the quest to provide readers with sufficient information before embarking on their island adventure.
Rosanne prefers to see the lighter side of life when travelling, viewing things from a different angle and appreciating the small details rather than the glaring obvious. She has not let her atrocious sense of direction deter her from exploring and her journeys have taken her through Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands, including Madagascar, Zanzibar, Tanzania and the Transkei as well as the Asian countries of Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Thailand and Malaysia.
Rosanne owns Samui TEFL helping others with a wanderlust to finance their travels by teaching English as a foreign language in Asia and around the world. She also admits to being somewhat of a grammar nerd.
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Posts by Rosanne Turner:
Things to do off the beach in Ko Samui
First published: 03 May 2013
If you've topped up your tan and had your fill of sand and surf, consider what there is to do away from the beaches of Ko Samui. Here are a few suggestions. Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the Santiburi Country Club, renowned as one of Asia's finest golf courses. It's located in Mae Nam Hills, north … read the full post
Where to find books on Samui
First published: 01 May 2013
Sure, many people now travel with their kindles or iPads, but sometimes there's nothing better than paging through a real book while swinging in a hammock. Most resorts on Ko Samui have a book-exchange shelf, where, as the name suggests, you can grab a new book and add one you're finished with, based on an … read the full post
Where to do yoga on Ko Samui
First published: 26 Apr 2013
Yoga studios on Ko Samui welcome short-term visitors, allowing holiday-makers the opportunity to carry on with their yoga routines from back home or to get involved for the first-time if they're looking to do something different while away. There are several detox and wellness retreats as well on the island, offering yoga as part of their … read the full post
Samui Go-Kart, Bophut, Ko Samui
First published: 23 Apr 2013
If you're after an adrenaline rush and want to let out your inner Lewis Hamilton, then Samui Go-Kart in Bophut is the place to go on Ko Samui. Be prepared to open your wallet wide, as it's not cheap, but the facilities are what you'd expect for the price. So what can you expect? The … read the full post
Review: Breeze Spa, Chaweng, Ko Samui
First published: 20 Apr 2013
If you're spending the day on Chaweng beach and fancy a little pampering beyond a beach massage, Breeze Spa at the Amari Palm Reef Resort is a good option. Rather than having one signature treatment, Breeze Spa offers five massages, which you choose by answering the questions, "How do you feel at this moment?" — … read the full post
Review: Aquapark, Chaweng, Ko Samui
First published: 16 Apr 2013
Aquapark Chaweng, Ko Samui's latest child-friendly attraction, is located in the sea – yes, in the sea — in front of Monkey Bay Beach Bar. You'll find it in the middle of the main beach, next to the Chaba Resort and the Beachcomber, and an added bonus is that there's plenty of parking at Monkey … read the full post
Review: The Hammock Samui Resort, Mae Nam, Ko Samui
First published: 15 Apr 2013
A funky resort opened its doors on Mae Nam beach — one of our favourite Ko Samui beaches — at the end of 2012. The look is fresh, the rooms are small yet stylish, and the prices are reasonable at this flashpacker to midrange option. The Hammock is well-positioned, located directly on the beach, and … read the full post
Bird-singing competitions, Ko Samui
First published: 09 Apr 2013
Driving around Samui, you'll often see men on scooters steering with one hand and carrying a covered birdcage in the other hand. Inside the cage is a prized possession – a red-whiskered bulbul, used in traditional Thai bird-singing competitions. On Samui, competitions are held every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00. It's not advertised, it's not … read the full post
Courses on Ko Samui
First published: 10 Mar 2013
Rather than a silly souvenir that will lie in the back of the junk cupboard once home, a new skill is a souvenir that might come in more handy. Here are a selection of courses available on Ko Samui that should leave you with something longer lasting and more valuable than a tan — and … read the full post
Photo essay: Ko Samui animals
First published: 02 Mar 2013
Thailand's Ko Samui might not have wild tigers, elephants or even monkeys for that matter, but that's not to say you won't find a few interesting creatures on the island. And the best part is, you won't need to go on a safari tour, as most of these you'll see about your resort or just … read the full post


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Consider the Twinkie. Its primary ingredient is flour, which typically comes from wheat. The wheat is grown in, say, Iowa, then shipped to factories in places like San Francisco, where it's mixed with mysterious things like dextrin, sleekly packaged, and - eventually - shipped to your favorite convenience store. The crazy thing is, after all that work, everybody involved makes a profit and you can enjoy a tasty Twinkie for not much more than the cost of a postage stamp.Your enjoyment of that Twinkie is possible thanks in large part to the brilliance of people in the agribusiness industry, which accounts for almost one-fifth of the United States gross national product. To be a part of this huge national and international food industry (which has more jobs than applicants), you need a strong background in agriculture and business. Agricultural Economics - also called Agribusiness - prepares you for just such a future. Agricultural Economics majors put economic theory into practice. They develop management and financial strategies for the food and farming industries. They focus on understanding and correcting problems in the manufacture, selling, financing, and distribution of food products. They also work to preserve natural resources and the environment.If you major in Agricultural Economics, you'll forecast market prices, develop marketing strategies for new products and participate in case studies of the successes and failures of real products and real farms. You'll also participate in internships with agribusiness companies and government agencies.


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I used a 3 on price but I actually have no idea what they cost, just to qualify
These are the best tweezers I've ever used. You can get to every single little hair with these and even though I've been using them for ages, they never seem to go blunt. Yes, they were more expensive than the average pair or tweezers when I bought them but they've lasted me so long that the cost per use must be hardly anything. Definitely worth it in my opinion!
Best tweezers I've ever used. Very expensive but worth the price. Grabs the hair every time. Just be gentle with the sharp n precise tip as you may pull off some skin easily.
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The only tweezers I'll use. I have to shop around to find it though-many stores in my area offer the pointed OR the slanted version but not this pointed AND slanted gem. Bed Bath & Beyond/Harmon typically has it in stock. A bit pricey but the only tweezers that I've found that gets both big hairs & those pesky little fine hairs.
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Using these forever and always. I purchased a mini pink pair from Ebay - the mini ones are the best in my opinion as they are easiest to hold and work with - and fell in love. Previously I'd been using tweezers I'd received via Christmas crackers and thought all tweezers were the same, but Tweezermans get the job done so much better, without breaking hairs and even managing to get those tiny, tiny ones due to their sharp, precise edges. Only issue is accidentally tweezing your skin whilst plucking, ouch. Worth their money over and over!
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North America: Predator-Prey Projects
Woodland Caribou: Newfoundland
The continued and rapid decline of Newfoundland's woodland caribou population has biologists concerned about the survival of the species. Caribou numbers have dropped more than 60% in the past eleven years, resulting in reduced annual harvest quotas and even closure of hunting in some herds. In response, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced in February 2008 their investment of $15.3 million towards a five-year predator/prey research and management strategy, representing the largest conservation initiative in the history of woodland caribou.
Safari Club International members voiced their serious concernabout declining caribou herds and in the past year helped initiate a partnership with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to address this issue. SCI Foundation has recently committed $250,000 to the government's predator/prey research and management strategy. Additionally, SCI Foundation has been invited to participate on the project's advisory panel and is currently the only non-governmental organization involved.
Methods & Research
Previous studies have shown that predators are the primary cause of the caribou population decline. In the 1980s and '90s, calf survivorship was between 60-70%. More recent information indicates that less than 10% of collared calves are surviving past one year of age and calf survivorship has dropped to near zero in some areas. Sophisticated radio-telemetry and GPS equipment will be used to determine the causes of mortality and survivorship of caribou adults and calves. GPS collars will also be deployed on predators, including bears, lynx, and coyotes. Behavior and habitat use of both caribou and their predators will also be monitored throughout the experiment. SCI Foundationhas also provided trail cameras to capture images of predators entering into snares designed to pull hair from their body. Genetic analysis will be conducted on the hair to determine the number of individuals in both stages of a mark/recapture study. The cameras can be used to validate the number of individual predators entering the snare.
Elk: Montana
Read the Full Progress Report(PDF)
From the mid-1960s until 2003, the elk population in the Bitterroot Valley increased. However, in the period between 2008 and 2010 the elk counts in one elk management unit (EMU) were 46-54% below the population objective for the unit. The research team plans to look at this project from multiple angles in an attempt to fully identify factors limiting the elk population. Researchers will be radio-collaring adult cows to investigate individual calf mortalities, the nutritional status, movements, lactation yields, over-winter survival, cause of death, and more will be used to complete the picture of elk productivity, survival and recruitment.
The SCI Foundation contributed $50,000 and has partnered with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP), the University of Montana, and others to investigate the influence of ˵bottom-up˶ (variables such as habitat and food limitations) and ˵top-down˶ (predation or reproductive failures) factors on elk survival and recruitment on two EMUs.
Methods & Research
Between 2000 and 2009 wolves recolonized the area. The addition of wolves into a landscape already occupied by mountain lions and black bears has given rise to major concernsbythe general public that predation (particularly of calves) islikely an important contributing factor to the elk population decline. Previous MFWP research has supported the idea that the influence of predation may be landscape-dependent. The two EMUs included in the case study (East Fork and West Fork) vary in their vegetative structure and predator density. It is this difference in habitat that is believed to have resulted in the disparate predator densities among the units. The East Fork is predominantly open habitat conducive to predator control and the West Fork is primarily forested with a higher density of wolves. One potential benefit of the project may be the development of a model whereby predator and prey populations could be adaptively managed to provide the greatest benefit to the conservation of both predator and prey species, while providing ample opportunities for sportsmen and sportswomen.
White-tailed Deer: Michigan
Read the Full Progress Report(PDF)
Deer survival is influenced by many factors including disease, predation, weather, and hunter harvest. In the Upper Peninsula (U.P.) of Michigan, deer survival is especially influenced by winter food supply and cover. Predators also play a role in the survival of deer, particularly fawn survival during the spring and summer. Understanding deer survival and the factors that influence survival throughout the year is vital for proper management of the deer herd.
The SCI Foundation has partnered with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Mississippi State University, and the Michigan Involvement Committee of Safari Club International to better understand the impact of predation on deer, while also determining how predation is influenced by winter weather and deer habitat conditions.
Methods & Research
Learn more at http://fwrc.msstate.edu/carnivore/predatorprey/index.asp
White-tailed Deer: Wisconsin
Studies designed to help manage the white-tailed deer populationare being done by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. As a predator-prey research project, the objective is to look at the influence of increasing predator populations, and habitat and winter weather conditions on fawn survival. This research shares similar methodology to the Michigan white-tailed deer predator-prey project. Concurrently, a study has begun to better estimate buck recovery rates (number of deer hunted and recovered per year)throughout Wisconsin. The objective of this study is to obtain rigorous direct estimates of buck survival and cause-specific mortality to refine the recovery rate estimates for bucks.
The SCI Foundation is supporting the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources studies.
Methods & Research
Learn more at http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/research/whitetaileddeer.html.


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Tickets may be purchased online, by phone, or directly from the CoMMA Box Office, located at 401 S College Street, Morganton NC 28655. For Complimentary, Group, Handicap, VIP, Standing Room and Other Special Seating please call 800-939-SHOW.
Facility Ticketing Fee: There is a $1.00 per ticket facility fee for all tickets of $ 10.00 or less each, and a $ 3.00 per ticket facility fee for all tickets which exceed $ 10.00 each.
Sales Tax: 6.75% NC sales tax applicable to all events contracted after Jan. 1, 2014.
Call 800-939-SHOW to speak with someone in the Box Office.
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Gift Certificates may be purchased at the CoMMA Box Office or by phone. They are available in any denomination over $10 and are redeemable at the Box Office to any ticketed CoMMA event.
CoMMA gift certificates expire with the end of the season – May 7, 2015
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text: iPhone 5 pre-order shipping dates pushed back, likely due to demandBy Heather Kelly, CNNUpdated 3:24 PM ET, Sat September 15, 2012Photos: Unveiling the iPhone 5 8 photosUnveiling the iPhone 5 – Journalists and attendees line up outside of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco to attend Apple's special media event to introduce the iPhone 5 on Wednesday, September 12. The phone goes on sale in stores Friday. Hide Caption 1 of 8Photos: Unveiling the iPhone 5 8 photosUnveiling the iPhone 5 – The Foo Fighters perform Wednesday during the iPhone 5 announcement event.Hide Caption 2 of 8Photos: Unveiling the iPhone 5 8 photosUnveiling the iPhone 5 – Phil Schiller, Apple senior vice president of worldwide product marketing, announces the iPhone 5.Hide Caption 3 of 8Photos: Unveiling the iPhone 5 8 photosUnveiling the iPhone 5 – Apple announced the iPhone 5, the latest version of the popular smartphone, as well as updated versions of the iPod Nano, Shuffle and Touch.Hide Caption 4 of 8Photos: Unveiling the iPhone 5 8 photosUnveiling the iPhone 5 – Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during the event.Hide Caption 5 of 8Photos: Unveiling the iPhone 5 8 photosUnveiling the iPhone 5 – Apple CEO Tim Cook, left; Jonathan Ive, senior vice president of industrial design; and Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters watch Foo Figters' bassist, Nate Mendel, handle the iPhone 5.Hide Caption 6 of 8Photos: Unveiling the iPhone 5 8 photosUnveiling the iPhone 5 – The iPhone 5 looks similar to previous models but has a larger screen and is lighter and thinner than the iPhone 4S.Hide Caption 7 of 8Photos: Unveiling the iPhone 5 8 photosUnveiling the iPhone 5 – Apple announced new features for the iPod Touch, as well.Hide Caption 8 of 8Story highlightsVendors offering iPhone 5 pre-sales online are moving back estimated shipping datesSome stores, including Best Buy and Walmart, are offering in-store pre-salesThe iPhone starts shipping next Friday, September 21, the same day it is available in storesThe rush to be the first kid on the block with the latest iPhone is on. At midnight on Thursday, the new iPhone 5 became available for pre-order online through the Apple, Verizon, Sprint and AT&T sites. On Friday, major online outlets had already moved their estimated shipping dates back, indicating a large volume of orders or limited supply of iPhones ready to ship next Friday, September 21. In the U.S., Apple says new iPhones pre-ordered online now will ship in two to three weeks. AT&T is estimating that all versions of the iPhone 5 -- black and white; 16GB, 32GB and 64GB -- will start shipping in 14 to 21 business days, which is the first week of October. Verizon is listing its delivery date as Friday, September 28. As of this writing, Sprint was the only outlet still posting the September 21 shipping date, and that was only for the two larger models. The 16GB iPhone 5's shipping date is listed as "up to two weeks." Hands on with the new iPhone 5The shipping times began shifting back just an hour after the phones first became available, according to the MacRumors blog. Just WatchediPhone 5: Thinner, faster...better?replayMore Videos ...iPhone 5: Thinner, faster...better? 03:05PLAY VIDEOJust WatchedApple ripe for parody with iPhone 5replayMore Videos ...Apple ripe for parody with iPhone 5 02:15PLAY VIDEOJust WatchedNew iPhone 5 is evolutionary for ApplereplayMore Videos ...New iPhone 5 is evolutionary for Apple 03:53PLAY VIDEOJust WatchedApple unveils the new iPhone 5replayMore Videos ...Apple unveils the new iPhone 5 10:17PLAY VIDEOApple and other outlets are not yet sharing numbers for how many units have been pre-ordered. A Verizon spokesperson told CNN only that "Dates are based on order volumes so customers have a realistic expectation as to when they will get their new iPhone 5."An Apple spokesperson told AllThingsD that the company was "blown away" by the response.Eager iPhone fans who simply must get an iPhone on day-one might have better luck with one of the stores offering in-store pre-orders. Best Buy isn't taking orders for the iPhone 5 online before its Sept 21 launch, but customers can go into a Best Buy location to pre-pay for the device and return to pick it up on launch day. The advanced difficulty level -- standing up, getting dressed, leaving the house, commuting to a Best Buy -- might mean less competition for pre-order units. A Best Buy in San Francisco had between 40 and 50 people walk in and pre-order the iPhone 5 on Friday.Walmart is offering in-store pre-orders for the first time, Bloomberg reported, but it appears the retail giant is only selling the 16GB iPhone 5, not the larger capacity versions. There's also the often overlooked Radio Shack. Radio Shack locations are taking pre-orders in person, but the locations usually only get a small number of units on the first day. Target typically carries the iPhone, but at this time the site makes no mention of the iPhone 5. The iPhone 4S is still listed as available. A final option is to wait in line on September 21 to buy a unit. iPhone launch days tend to draw lines of enthusiastic Apple fans to Apple stores around the country, many camping out overnight. 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Jim Gaffigan Poster Design Contest! $500 Prize!
By Chris Hardwick on October 28, 2010
Less than a week remains in the Jim Gaffigan "fans design a cool poster for Jim's NY shows in December" contest (for lack of a simpler, cleverer name).
Just a reminder what's a stake–>the winning artist will receive:
*$500 CASH MONEY from Jim
*2 tix to any Jim Gaffigan stand-up show
*a meet & greet with the pale man himself
The entries we have received so far are STELLAR. Art can be anything you want to do, conceptually speaking. Jim can be in it in photo or caricature form, or not at all! Just include the following:
*the tour name: "Mr. Universe"
the location: NYC
*the dates: Dec 3 &4, Dec 17 & 18
*the venue: Best Buy Theater (formerly Nokia, but don't worry about changing if you already submitted)
*special guest: Todd Glass
*no references to old tours like "bacon" or "Hot Pockets"
Here are some wonderful examples from past shows:
TO SUBMIT–> Join or sign in to The Node using this link: http://bit.ly/thenode then post your entries on this thread: http://afx.cc/gafftest
Deadline is Wednesday, November 3rd, 11:59pm PT.
Have fun! No, really, have fun!!!
Couple of things that make those other posters truly great.
First, you got a lion on a jet ski. Not only is that comedy gold right there, it also absolutely reeks of awesomesauce. It's like somebody combined the power of sharks with lasers on their heads with a monkey in a clown suit on a tricycle.
Then, you have the Jim Gaffigan as Super Grover thing happening. Now, Super Grover is practically a guaranteed win, but they weren't content to rest on their haunches. No, they gave Super Gaffigan the power of star-power-wielding crotch manatees! It doesn't get any better than that.
Other than to be awesome, why is there a lion on a jetski?
Is this a new comedy bit from Gaffigan?
Chris, I use the word STELLAR all the time (just now on another post in fact) – get outta my head, man! (naw you can stay in there)
I might be missing it completely, but what are the dimensions? Any bleed? Thanks!!!