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First, create a project on Google Code, CodePlex (my recommendation), or SourceForge. This way, you can have a legitimate, open sourced program for anyone to review, modify under license (Simplified BSD?), and update if you ever have to leave the project. Second, set up some kind of subversion! It doesn't matter if you're using SVN, Mercurial, Git... etc. Third, begin documenting everything, and commenting everything. Fourth, allow the user to set custom sounds, instead of using TTS. Fifth, you're using the very old and outdated GlobalSystemHook code from CodeProject, originally posted in 2004. While this code is sufficient and does work, it uses an unmanaged DLL for the actual hooking process, which means that you have to use the "SystemHookCore.dll"... totally un-necessary and involves constant unmanaged interop to that DLL, instead of just the OS. Instead, look into this project http://globalmousekeyhook.codeplex.com/ Instead of having that added as a separate DLL, you can import the code files directly into your project and have no external DLLs. Sixth, this isn't really a huge issue or even a feature request, but I have to ask and get on your case... Why are you using *.ini files? That might've been acceptable in a VB6 project in the early 2000s, but Microsoft implemented the System.XML namespace for a good reason. Seventh, this has already been requested, but it needs to be prioritized because of it's importance. Text and/or LightUp and/or HUD overlay. Just in case you're not familiar with this: With a managed language, it's more difficult to do than an injected C++ dll, but the process is basically the same. Hook the direct3ddevice EndScene or Present, and draw it there. It can be done using EasyHook, Deviare, or BlackMagic. Simply using GDI+ to latch onto the hWnd and draw text will flicker, and may cause the game to have significant performance losses. Links: EasyHook - http://easyhook.codeplex.com/ Deviare - http://www.nektra.com/products/deviare-api-hook-windows/ Black Magic - http://www.gamedeception.net/showthread.php?p=107319 Suggested reading - http://spazzarama.wordpress.com/2011/03/14/c-screen-capture-and-overlays-for-direct3d-9-10-and-11-using-api-hooks/ Eighth, read up on "process memory hacking". You can read from memory much of what you need to greatly improve your program, such as: - Auto-detection of the map - Auto-start map timer / initial neutral monster timers - Auto-start all buff timers - Auto-restart timers after you (or team member) sees that a buff has been taken Additionally, due to the netcode you would not know when the enemy team has killed neutral creeps. The downside is that, due to constant updating and patching of the game, the memory addresses containing those values will likely change upon each update, and need to be re-found and updated. Nineth, one more, very very trivial thing. Take out the god-forsaken auto-update feature... please. There is no reason for you program to have any kind of internet access. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~ Good luck. PM me or add me ingame if you have more questions.
bump, PMed you SiNT
Ill try it out when I get home. Ive been using the android app recently, though this may be more convenient.
IMO it's a nice little program. Out first I thought I may have issues since it uses TTS and there's no visual timer, but the 30 second warnings were nifty and helpful also. I can't say anything about the program from a coding/programming aspect, but I can say it's a good little program to help time the jungle.
Glad you like it! Working hard on 2.0 should be up soon


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Posted by Boris Evelson on August 14, 2008
By Boris Evelson
Ever since our latest BI Wave was published a couple of weeks ago, I keep hearing comments about why we have not included evaluation of Excel as a BI tool. For example, Rajan Chandras, one of the contributing editors to the Intelligent Enterprise, poses really good arguments in his recent blog on why, when and how Excel can and should be used as a BI tool. Excellent question, everyone!
Posted by Doug Washburn on August 13, 2008
In many of my recent interactions with both enterprise IT end users and vendors, the notion of calling Green IT something other than "Green IT" occurs with fair consistency. Some of the variations to Green IT that I've come across purposely call out an environmental agenda, i.e. Greener IT, Sustainable IT, and Eco-Efficient IT. While others are purely business such as Efficient IT, Energy Efficient IT, or Lean IT.
This very debate came up during a panel I hosted at last week's Next Generation Data Center Conference, and it reminds me of a book I came across called the "The Sneaky Chef: How To Hide Healthy Foods In Kid's Favorite Meals." The premise is that parents can encourage healthy eating habits in the children by "hiding" healthy foods in meals that kids already love — without their kids' knowledge. For example, brownies spiked with spinach or chocolate pudding laced with avocado.
So how should you decide to message your Green IT initiative? My standard response is that it depends on your audience:
Posted by Chris Silva on August 12, 2008
Here we go again, the most recent in a rash of acquisitions, but only the second of an infrastructure vendor this year as HP today announced its intent to acquire the Colubris Networks.
Why this is good for both sides:
Posted by Doug Washburn on August 11, 2008
Yes, but the shade of green will vary. While it's clear that the next generation data center will be an energy efficient data center, incorporating other green data center features — from reduced water usage, to sustainable site planning, to sourcing IT gear manufactured in a more eco-responsible fashion — are not likely to happen at the same pace.
Why? Reduced energy consumption in the data center offers tangible and immediate environmental and economic savings, but also goes hand-in-hand with alleviating out of space and out of power concerns — challenges, that for now, trump purely green motivations.
At last week's annual Next Generation Data Center Conference held in San Francisco, I had the opportunity to discuss the role of "green" in the data center by moderating a panel on the topic of "Greening of the Data Center — Practical Steps That Can Be Implemented Today With Real World Savings." The panel consisted of major industry hitters — including Jack Pouchet of Emerson Power Network, Joe Prisco of IBM, Michael Patterson of Intel, Christian Belady of Microsoft, and John Pflueger of Dell — with all panelists having a stake in enacting green and or energy efficiency strategies within their organizations. Here are some key takeaways from the session:
Posted by Chris Silva on August 8, 2008
Forrester's take on the status of WiMax as an enterprise service - based on a recently published report I worked on with my colleague Lisa Pierce - is being discussed in Network World's "Newsmaker Of The Week" podcast, where I discuss where WiMax is today in terms of a network build-out and service availability, its potential uses in the enterprise and its (lack of) potential to eclipse Wi-Fi in the enterprise.
It's a short but informative piece that is a good digest of the report; it goes live today here.
By Chris Silva
Check out Chris' research
Posted by Chris McClean on August 7, 2008
Earlier this week in a joint press release, Microsoft and BearingPoint announced the new BearingPoint Enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance product offering. Ok... it will be a while before the more veteran enterprise GRC vendors start really losing sleep over this deal. But BearingPoint continues to be a top risk consulting firm, and Microsoft's reach through the business user community will be an attractive benefit for compliance and risk professionals trying to get hundreds or thousands of staff members to contribute to the GRC program. There's potential here for sure.
Posted by Stephanie Balaouras on August 6, 2008
If you still subscribe to fixed site recovery services using shared IT infrastructure from the likes of HP, IBM BCRS, or SunGard, among others, you will quickly become a dinosaur in the next 1 to 2 years.
These types of shared infrastructure services involve lengthy restores from tape and a recovery time objective of 72 hours, at best. Plus, you'll be lucky if you recover at all because chances are, you've had trouble scheduling a test with your service provider and it's been a LONG time since the last one, if indeed you've ever tested.
72 hours recovery just doesn't cut it anymore. And frankly, understanding your provider's oversubscription ratio to shared infrastructure to determine the risk of multiple invocations, or attempting to negotiate exclusions zones and availability guarantees is a time suck. Most companies are either taking DR back in-house or, if they still rely on a DR service provider, they are using dedicated infrastructure.
Posted by Site Administrator on August 1, 2008
I've been doing a fair amount of work with Siemens of late, and have the chance to pick the brains of their management team in informal surroundings, so I certainly know how delighted they all are that at long last Siemens AG has done a deal, but will the deal actually change anything?
I spoke to the CEO Thomas Zimmerman on 30 July, the day after the announcement. I asked him what would be different under the recently announced JV with The Gores Group that Siemens Enterprise Communications could not do on its own. He talked around speed of investment decision making, channel to market flexibility and easier headcount management.
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Telecommunications Electronic Reviews
Date: Sun, 12 Jun 1994 20:45:04 -0400 (EDT)
From: Ann Okerson <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Subject: New LITA E-journal
Date: Thu, 9 Jun 1994 22:19:48 +0200
From: Michael Uwe Moebius <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Subject: and another one...
In Issue 57 Summer 1994 Volume 15, Number 3 of _LITA Newsletter_
I found following announcement:
New LITA Electronic Journal:
Telecommunications Electronic Reviews
Note New Title: Technology Electronic Reviews
(NJ Editor 10 Feb. 2005)
LITA announces the creation of a new e-journal, Telecommunications
Electronic Reviews (TER). The primary function of TER is to provide
reviews of and pointers to telecommunications and networking
resources, both print and electronic. Resources will include books,
articles, serials, discussion lists, software, training materials and
other items of interest to professionals dealing with networking and
telecommunications, primarily related to libraries and information
centers. Topics covered may include, but are not limited to,
telecommunications and networking technologies; hardware and software;
network operating systems and applications; technical management
issues; training and personnel issues; organizational, regional and
national networking; library perspectives; and research and
The reviews are substantive and evaluative, and include audience
level ratings and references to other similar materials. The journal
will at times include multiple reviews of the same item and invites
reader and author comment on published reviews. TER will also publish
thought-provoking commentary on issues related to telecommunications
and networking. It will be published irregularly using the following
technologies: Listserv (to be determined), Gopher (info.lib.uh.edu)
and World Wide Web (to be determined). There is no subscription fee.
TER seeks contributors with expertise in subject areas relevant to
telecommunications and networking. Submissions should be sent as ASCII
text e-mail to the Editor-in-Chief, Thomas C. Wilson
Michael Uwe Moebius _________
Seyengasse 5 (Hinterhaus) / C
D-50678 Koeln / //
Germany / //
Phone: 01149/221/3318645 C________C/
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Series starts 1/10
Game 1: Tuesday, January 10th | ||
Suns | 83 | Final |
Lakers | 99 | |
Recap »Boxscore » |
Game 2: Friday, February 17th | ||
Suns | 99 | Final |
Lakers | 111 | |
Recap »Boxscore » |
Game 3: Sunday, February 19th | ||
Lakers | 90 | Final |
Suns | 102 | |
Recap »Boxscore » |
Game 4: Saturday, April 7th | ||
Lakers | 105 | Final |
Suns | 125 | |
Recap »Boxscore » |
Coverage: FSAZHD
10:00 PM ET, April 7, 2012
US Airways Center, Phoenix, AZ
Suns earn 4th win in 5 games by blistering Kobe Bryant-less Lakers
PHOENIX -- The Los Angeles Lakers played their first game without Kobe Bryant in two seasons, and it wasn't pretty.
Unless you're a Phoenix Suns, or maybe a Los Angeles Clippers fan.
Shannon Brown scored 20 of his 24 points in the third quarter Saturday night, leading the Suns to a 125-105 victory, their fourth in five games.
More on the Lakers
For more news, notes and analysis of the Lakers, check out the Lakers Index. Blog
An injured left shin ended Bryant's string of 138 consecutive regular-season games played. The NBA's leading scorer watched the Suns reserves dominate the second quarter, then Brown go off against his former team in the third.
Michael Redd scored 17 of his 20 points in the second quarter for the Suns in their highest-scoring game of the season.
Pau Gasol had 30 points and 13 rebounds, and Andrew Bynum added 23 points and 18 boards for the Lakers, who surrendered the most points they have allowed this season.
Phoenix set a franchise low with three turnovers.
The Clippers, with a victory over Sacramento, pulled within a half-game of the first-place Lakers in the Pacific Division. The Suns are one game behind Denver for the eighth and final playoff berth in the Western Conference.
Bryant was kicked in the shin against New Orleans a week ago and had tried to play through the pain. He was limping noticeably late in the Lakers' home loss to Houston on Saturday night. He had played in all 82 regular-season games last season and all 56 this year. Trainer Gary Vitti said the only way the injury will subside is with rest and there is no timetable for his return.
"When Kobe wasn't going to play it was going to be natural that Andrew and I took a few more shots than usual," Gasol said. "Most of them were good shots. It is not like I am going to take 25 shots and Andrew is going to 27 shots a game. It should have been a little more balanced throughout our roster."
Seven players reached double figures for Phoenix. Marcin Gortat scored 14, Sebastian Telfair had all of his 13 points in the second quarter, Markieff Morris scored 13 and Steve Nash had 13 points and 11 assists.
Metta World Peace added 19 points for the Lakers.
The Suns reserves outscored their Los Angeles counterparts 58-10.
"We don't come in with any predetermined plans," Redd said. "We just go in there and play."
Phoenix coach Alvin Gentry went with his reserves the entire second quarter and they outscored the Lakers 38-25, Phoenix's highest-scoring period of the season.
"I put them in when we were down eight," Gentry said, "and I thought all of them to a man did a great job."
Redd and Telfair led the way.
Redd shot 6 of 11 for his 17 points, while Telfair was 5 of 7, including 2 of 2 3-pointers, for 13 points with four assists and three blocked shots.
Redd's steal and layup put the Suns up 45-44, then after Gasol's 16-footer briefly gave Los Angeles a 46-45 lead, Telfair sank a 3-pointer to trigger a 13-4 run. His 18-footer capped the spurt and made it 58-50.
After the Lakers cut it to 59-55, Telfair drove the length of the court for a layup with 0.7 seconds left. He was fouled and made the free throw, the three-point play putting Phoenix up 62-57 at the half.
The Suns starters stretched the lead in the third. Brown, who signed with Phoenix as a free agent after leaving the Lakers following last season, sank consecutive 3s to finish off a 12-4 run to end the third quarter and put the Suns ahead 99-83 entering the fourth.
Gasol led a late Los Angeles comeback but the Lakers never got closer than 10.
"I left about 50 out there," Bynum said, "three or four layups, three or four little shots in the middle of the lane. I can make them in a different game. We let them do the same thing to us the whole game -- pick and roll away from the week side and if the corner guy came in to help, they shot a 3."
Phoenix made 14 of 29 3-pointers.
Brown, who left the Lakers after last season and signed as a free agent with Phoenix, has taken over the starting role from injured Grant Hill. In his torrid third quarter, Brown made 8 of 12 shots in the third quarter, 4 of 6 of them 3s.
"I think overall he feels a lot more comfortable right now and obviously he is getting more extended minutes with Grant out," Gentry said, "but I think that it took a little bit of time for him to really relish the freedom that we give him."
Game notes
Phoenix played its only home game in a stretch of eight contests. The Suns open a four-game road trip Monday at Minnesota. ... The Lakers started a three-game trip. They are at New Orleans on Monday, then play a crucial contest at San Antonio next Wednesday. ... The teams split the season series 2-2. ... Bryant averaged 38.7 points in three games against Phoenix this season. ... The Suns are 15-7 since the All-Star break and have won 12 of their last 15 home games. ... Bynum was 3 for 8 from the free throw line. ... The Suns' previous record low for turnovers was four against Denver on Jan. 17, 1995.
Also See
Team Stat Comparison
Points | 105 | 125 |
Rebounds (Offensive-Total) | 20-54 | 9-36 |
Assists | 22 | 26 |
Turnovers | 13 | 3 |
Steals | 2 | 6 |
Blocks | 2 | 11 |
Fast Break Points | 8 | 22 |
Fouls (Tech/Flagrant) | 19 (1/0) | 15 (2/0) |
Largest Lead | 10 | 22 |
Top Performers
Game Leaders
Points | P. Gasol 30 | S. Brown 24 |
Rebounds | A. Bynum 18 | M. Gortat 9 |
Assists | R. Sessions 9 | S. Nash 11 |
Steals | M. World Peace 1 | S. Telfair 2 |
Blocks | M. World Peace 1 | M. Gortat 4 |
Team rosters: Los Angeles | Phoenix |
Next 5 Games
Los Angeles | Phoenix |
04/09 @NO 8:00pm 04/11 @SA 8:30pm 04/13 DEN 10:30pm 04/15 DAL 3:30pm 04/17 SA 10:30pm |
04/09 @MIN 9:00pm 04/11 @MEM 8:00pm 04/13 @HOU 8:00pm 04/14 @SA 9:00pm 04/16 POR 10:00pm |
Complete Schedule: Los Angeles | Phoenix |


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Comments by Blu
Mario s arrogance id mostly what did him in. Coupled with the fact that people don't expect him to be arrogant because he's blind. The greatest step towards seeing handicapable people as equals is when they behave just as insufferably as anyone else. In a weird way I admired him for that. I loved his parting speech.
Moonlight hit me hard. If it had come just a year later...I'm still agitated about the Secret Circle as well.
Love her so much!
- too many to mention. I recite Suits quotes in my life on a regular basis. I was quite fond of grams tossing in some good ones. Harveys I answer to number one bit had me grinning. Great ones all around honestly.
-Harmless fun.
-all of them. Louis rocked the episode. Hoffman delivers...can't imagine anyone else playing that part. I loved him and Harvey reminising. He and she Louis were hilarious. Even his reminding Jessica of his importance.
- let him hang himself. He's arrogant enough to trip himself up. It's only a matter of time.
Whoops. It's like the best thing to do during an argument in public...you can be wrong ss sin but if you speak nicely and smile while giving someone a verbal lashing you not only further rile up your opponent ...you make them look bad when they are yelling like a mad person.
@Chandel I think right now hardman is playing the appearance game. In being polite and pleasant he has those around him questioning why Jessica and Harvey are reacting the way that they are. I mean some of the viewers are questioning them already. Surely the employees are doing the same. Jessica runs a relatively tight ship with her own style. Hardman brings in promises for something new. He's like that parent that comes in and gets to be the fun one while "mom " is stuck being the heavy. The"kids " get distracted by ice cream for dinner and promises of trips to Disney that dad is offering up. They'll be on his side until later on when they start missing the structure. I think he's trying to win over the firm before taking over the firm.
I too was wondering why andis boobs were hanging out like that. I found it distracting and I'm not into chicks! I'm loving Nick. He's my new favorite!
-any scene with nick. I love the new guy.
-both. I usually enjoy him but he was quite difficult this episode. He wasn't helpful when she needed him to be and was overbearing when she didn't need it.
- honestly I wouldn't wish Gail on any of those amazing guys. But Nick seems to get her.
-Both. He's not dealing in the traditional sense that is expected but he's dealing in his own way that isn't necessarily bad.
-I'm guessing boobs.
Loved the role reversal! They were hysterical trying to imitate one another. I also enjoyed them coming to that realization that they need one another to balance each other out. It continues to be difficult for me to conclude that they actually need therapy at all but love their sibling bickering and the therapy sessions where everyone sort of beats up on wes.
Long overdue. Tyler seems like a great guy but he wasn't ready for this competition. His singing wasn't the best and he lacked presence. I feel like Ryan just wanted to keep him around longer because he was so nice and because he was transgendered.


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Length vs Resistance
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Physics Coursework Contents Page Number Introduction 2 Preliminary 5 Main Investigation 8 Conclusion 12 Evaluation 14 Introduction Resistance occurs in circuits because of components in the circuit and a larger amount of resistance causes the battery to have to exert more energy to push the charges through the circuit. This then causes the current to decrease as resistance is not allowing as much current to flow. Resistance can be useful in some circuits. Devices called resistors are used to control the flow of charged in a circuit. Variable resistors can be used to make varying the size of the current easier as the size of their resistance can be steadily changed using a dial or slider. Variable resistors are used in dimmer switches and volume controls like that of a CD player. Another type of resistor is an LDR, (Light dependent resistor) which is a variable resistor. This resistor's resistance increases, as light levels decrease as it gets darker and decreases, as light levels increase during daytime. This makes LDR useful for example in automatic security lights. One finally type of resistor is a thermistor, which has a higher resistance at low temperatures and a lower resistance at high temperatures. A thermistor can be used as a temperatures sensor in devices like fire alarms. There are five factors which could potentially affect the resistance of the wire in a circuit. These factors are: Changing the voltage of the battery, changing the diameter of the wire, changing the temperature of the wire, changing the material of the wire and finally changing the length of the wire. Changing the voltage, however will not affect the resistance of the wire. This is because preliminary work I carried out in class showed us that current and voltage are proportional to each other, if one of these increases by a certain amount, the other will also increase by this amount too. ...read more.
However, I will collect all the results for my main investigation in one day so that my results will not be affected due to equipment changes. Equipment: * Wire board with 0.25mm Constantan wire attached * Voltmeter * Ammeter * Wires for the circuit * Power Pack * Micrometer for measuring wire thickness The variables: The independent variable is the wire lengths and the dependent variable material and temperature of the wire. I cannot keep the temperature of the wire the same exactly because the wire heats up anyway as the current run through it, due to the electrons colliding against the metal. But I can be able to control it as much as I was able to by keeping the current below 1A and by turning off the power pack after testing each length. I have also tested each length of the wire three times so that I have a fair test and my results are more reliable as I will be taking an average from them. After I recorded the results in tables, I then found figures for the average resistance, which will be used in a graph. As mentioned in my method, I decided to measure the thickness of my wire at five points using a micrometer. The reason for doing this is so that I could see if the wire was of a uniform width throughout it and also calculate an average width. Point Thickness (mm) 1 0.24 2 0.23 3 0.23 4 0.23 5 0.24 Average thickness 0.23 These results show that the thickness of a wire varies throughout the length of it and the diameters aren't always the same. My average diameter was 0.23mm, which however is not 0.25mm, the diameter of wire the manufacturer states. This may have an effect on the results I record for my investigation, because as I have stated before, diameter does have an effect on resistance, with a wider diameter reduced resistance due to there being more space for the electron to move around. ...read more.
As well as this, even though I did not identify any outliers in my results, there may have been outliers I missed because I did not scrutinise my data enough. Though I do not think my results were very accurate, they were very reliable and precise because of the reasons stated above. I took readings from an ammeter and a voltmeter. I intended to wait for each reading to stop fluctuating so that my results could be made more accurate but I did not have enough time so I did not do that. This may have made my results more accurate as I might not have recorded the true values for current and voltage since I ended up recording the first number I saw. This could have lessened the credibility of my conclusion, if the values I ended up using were not correct then the theory of length being proportional to resistance that I sought to prove with my data may be wrong. This decreases my confidence with my conclusion, however because most of my data followed a clear trend and I was able to reach my conclusion using a variety of methods to check it, I cannot readily discount my the validity of my conclusion. Another reason why I'm less confident with my conclusion than I should be is due to the ranges of lengths I have chosen. Though going up in tens is a reasonable amount, I feel that my results could have gotten a much better accuracy by using smaller lengths. For example, I could have gone up in fives instead and ended up using twenty lengths instead of ten. To improve my conclusion next time, I must first increase the precision of the way I collect my data so that my results will be more accurate. I would also have to research more into resistivity and resistance, so that I could better use science to evaluate my data and write a better conclusion. ?? ?? ?? ?? 1 ...read more.
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Echinococcosis is infection with larvae of Echinococcus granulosus or E. multilocularis (alveolar hydatid disease). Symptoms depend on the organ involved—eg, jaundice and abdominal discomfort with liver cysts or cough, chest pain, and hemoptysis with lung cysts. Cyst rupture can cause fever, urticaria, and serious anaphylactic reactions. Diagnosis is with imaging, examination of cyst fluid, or serologic tests. Treatment is with albendazole, surgery, or both or with cyst aspiration and instillation of a scolicidal agent.
E. granulosus is common in sheep-raising areas of the Mediterranean, Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and South America. Canines are definitive hosts and herbivores (eg, sheep, horses, deer) or humans are intermediate hosts. Foci also exist in regions of Canada, Alaska, and California.
E. multilocularis worms are present in foxes, and the hydatid larvae occur in small wild rodents. Infected dogs and other canines are the main link to occasional human infection. E. multilocularis occurs mainly in Central Europe, Alaska, Canada, and Siberia. Its range of natural infection in the continental US extends from Wyoming and the Dakotas to the upper Midwest.
Rarely, E. vogelii or E. oliganthus causes polycystic hydatid disease in humans, primarily in the liver. These species occur in Central and South America.
Ingested eggs from animal feces (which may be present on the fur of dogs or other animals) hatch in the gut and release oncospheres (immature forms of the parasite enclosed in an embryonic envelope). Oncospheres penetrate the intestinal wall, migrate via the circulation, and lodge in the liver or lungs or, less frequently, in the brain, bone, or other organs.
In tissue, E. granulosus oncospheres develop into cysts, which grow slowly (usually over many years) into large unilocular, fluid-filled lesions—hydatid cysts. Brood capsules containing numerous small infective protoscolices form within these cysts. Large cysts may contain > 1 L of highly antigenic hydatid fluid as well as millions of protoscolices. Daughter cysts sometimes form in or outside primary cysts. If a cyst in the liver leaks or ruptures, infection can spread to the peritoneum.
Echinococcus life cycle.
E. multilocularis produces spongy masses that are locally invasive and difficult or impossible to treat surgically. Cysts occur primarily in the liver but can occur in the lungs, or other tissues. The cysts are not large, but they invade and destroy surrounding tissue and can cause liver failure and death.
Although many infections are acquired during childhood, clinical signs may not appear for years, except when cysts are in vital organs. Symptoms and signs may resemble those of a space-occupying tumor.
Liver cysts eventually cause abdominal pain or a palpable mass. Jaundice may occur if the bile duct is obstructed. Rupture into the bile duct, peritoneal cavity, or lung may cause fever, urticaria, or a serious anaphylactic reaction.
Pulmonary cysts can rupture, causing cough, chest pain, and hemoptysis.
Pulmonary cysts are usually discovered on routine chest x-ray as round, often irregular pulmonary masses.
CT, MRI, and ultrasound findings may be pathognomonic if daughter cysts and hydatid sand (protoscolices and debris) are present, but simple hydatid cysts may be difficult to differentiate from benign cysts, abscesses, or benign or malignant tumors. The presence of hydatid sand in aspirated cyst fluid is diagnostic.
Serologic tests (enzyme immunoassay, immunofluorescent assay, indirect hemagglutination assay) are variably sensitive but are useful if positive and should be done. CBC may detect eosinophilia.
Treatment varies depending on the type, location, and size of the cyst and on complications. Surgery, sometimes via laparoscopy, can be curative. Albendazole Some Brand Names ALBENZA Click for Drug Monograph is often given before surgery to prevent metastatic infections that can occur if cyst contents spill during the procedure. In some centers, percutaneous aspiration under CT guidance is done, followed by instillation of a scolicidal agent (eg, hypertonic saline) and reaspiration (PAIR [percutaneous aspiration-injection-reaspiration]).
For E. granulosis, albendazole Some Brand Names ALBENZA Click for Drug Monograph 400 mg po bid for 1 to 6 mo (7.5 mg/kg bid in children up to a maximum of 400 mg bid) is curative in 30 to 40% of patients and can be used to suppress growth in inoperable cases.
Prognosis for patients with E. multilocularis infection is poor unless the entire larval mass can be removed. Surgery is indicated if it is feasible, which depends on the size, location, and manifestations of the lesion. Albendazole Some Brand Names ALBENZA Click for Drug Monograph in the above doses can suppress growth of inoperable lesions. Liver transplantation has been lifesaving in a few patients.
Last full review/revision August 2013 by Richard D. Pearson, MD
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For the third consecutive year, Troxel LLC, the leading manufacturer of ASTM/SEI certified equestrian helmets, has been ranked as the top-selling brand of English headwear in Tack'n Togs annual 'State of the Market Report'. Tack'n Togs annual survey is conducted by its research department to provide equestrian retailers comprehensive insight into national trends, and a tool to assist them plan and chart their future course.
"Troxel is very pleased to again be ranked as the top-selling English headwear brand by Tack'n Togs," stated Rick Timms, Troxel's CEO. "Over the last two years we have been dedicated to creating the most innovative protective headgear for the equestrian market and streamlining our supply-chain efficiencies. We've also worked on developing new programs to support our dealers."
During 2003 Troxel focused on three significant corporate initiatives:
* The company carefully evaluated its entire product line, developing new products and significantly enhancing existing products to improve comfort, fit, and aesthetic appeal. As a result, the Orion and Radius helmets were introduced. Both are advanced performance helmets incorporating state-of-the-art design and materials, including the Orion's GPS III, the most advanced fit system in the equestrian industry. Additionally, Troxel's patented Flip-Fold system is now incorporated into all models of its helmet line, the Spirit family of helmets has incorporated a new dial system, and the Grand Prix Classic introduced a new sizing system. New colors have also been added to the line.
* The company carefully evaluated its dealer base of over 1,400 merchants and developed new marketing and communications programs to support all dealers. In addition, Troxel introduced a Gold Program providing benefits for dealers carrying the entire product line, including POP display and shipping incentives, trainer give-away programs and in-store purchase programs.
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Fairy-tale Snow-White & Rose-Red
Transformation Veno possesses a magical, non-sentient doll named Bila and uses it to transform (swap places) in certain situations.
Swordsmanship Since Veno has no supernatural power other than transformation, this is his only self-defense should he find himself in a situation without Bila.
Dark magic / Summons Only Bila is capable of any sort of magical ability.
Veno is usually... very unusually happy. He laughs a little too often, even in the most inappropriate situations-... actually, he just finds almost everything somehow hilarious (you can just ignore him if he goes into one of his laughing fits ). He is ignorant to reading the atmosphere, childishly nosy, and doesn't know the concept of personal space (he's randomly touchy-feely and likes to loom into people's faces during a conversation). Despite his idiocy, Veno is rather harmless and is ...generally good-natured.
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Bila serves as Veno's "weapon", and does not appear unless Veno transforms in combative situations (automatic if Veno is in critical danger). Only Bila has the power to use magical summons (usually bears haha ;7;...). Although he is human, Bila acts and behaves as a weapon - he does not interact/speak with others, and is resolute in his purpose to serve and protect Veno. The transformation occurs through the doll that Veno carries which alters in appearance depending on who is in control.
Collects teddy bears - tons of them. Veno just loves bears (will probably try to hug one if he ever encounters one-... /GETS MAULED SO FAST)
Carries Bila everywhere, he doesn't let it out of his sight. Without Bila, Veno will likely play dead until he gets it back;; (So far he has never lost Bila... yet)
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New plays by Pulitzer winners Annie Baker and Doug Wright are among the nine in-development stage projects tapped for the Sundance Institute's 2014 Theater Lab.
Baker, who just picked up the Pulitzer for her play "The Flick," both writes and directs "The Last of the Little Hours," about the quotidian life of Benedictine monks. Wright, who took home the 2004 Pulitzer for his play "I Am My Own Wife," also will helm his own show, "Posterity," about a sculptor's sessions with a cantankerous Henrik Ibsen.
The three-week Lab -- one of the resident lab programs hosted by Sundance for creatives working on new projects in theater or film -- has played a part in developing a number of titles that have gone on to future success, including current Broadway musical "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder," Baker's "Circle Mirror Transformation," and Broadway alums "The Light in the Piazza" and "Spring Awakening."
Also on the 2014 Lab's list is "The Good Book," the latest collaboration from writer-thesp Denis O'Hare ("American Horror Story") and writer-helmer Lisa Peterson, who previously collaborated on the well-received solo show "An Iliad." Their new outing looks at organized religion through the eyes of two modern-day characters.
There's also a new play by Dominique Morrisseau, "Skeleton Crew," and one from Sheila Callaghan, "Bed," both from writers who have carved out Off Broadway profiles.
Rounding out this summer's Sundance roster are "Caught" by Christopher Chen, "Ghost Supper" by Sheila Tousey, "So Go the Ghosts of Mexico, Part Two" by Matthew Paul Olmos and "T." by Dan Aibel.
The 2014 Lab runs July 7-27 at the Sundance Resort in Utah.
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TALLAHASSEE — Florida's Supreme Court justices engaged in a vigorous dialogue with lawyers on Monday as they were asked to rule on a precedent-setting question: Should state lawmakers and their staffs be forced to answer questions and turn over documents about the redistricting process?
The Legislature argues that it has turned over more than 30,000 documents in the legal challenges to the state Senate and congressional maps, and that the separation of powers in the state and federal Constitutions shield them from being subjected to questioning about the legislative decision-making process, known as legislative privilege.
Opponents, led by the League of Women Voters and a group of individual voters, say that the redistricting amendments approved by voters in 2010 trump the claim that legislators cannot be asked why they drew the maps the way they did.
Justices indicated Monday they aren't too sure either side is completely right.
"What we're dealing with is a once in 10 years process,'' said Justice Barbara Pariente, the most vocal of the justices. "It seems to me we need to effectuate the will of the voters."
Pariente suggested that the Fair Districts amendments adopted in 2010 provided a "unique" set of circumstances that allow for the limited questioning of legislators, as long as the court makes sure "that a legislator doesn't get hauled into court every time a bill gets passed."
But Justice Jorge Labarga raised doubts.
"It seems to me when you have a deposition with a legislator there's going to be an objection to just about every question,'' he said. "I just see it as unworkable."
Voters overwhelmingly approved two Fair Districts amendments in 2010 that forced legislators to abide by a new set of rules when conducting the once-a-decade redrawing of legislative districts based on Census data. Among the rules was a requirement that legislators could not draw the districts with the intent to favor a political party or incumbent to avoid what had become legalized gerrymandering.
The League of Women Voters has joined with other parties in lawsuits claiming that the congressional and Senate maps drawn by the Republican-controlled Legislature violated those rules.
They asked the Leon County circuit court for permission to question legislators and their staff under oath about the maps and demanded emails between lawmakers and their political consultants. The Legislature fought back, arguing that the court has previously rejected efforts to force staff and lawmakers to testify, and that if they change course it will have a chilling effect on the legislative process.
The trial court rejected that argument and allowed for the limited questioning of legislators as long as the testimony related to objective facts. The First District Court of Appeal disagreed, ruling that legislative privilege shields lawmakers and staffers from discovery. The League of Women Voters appealed to the state's high court.
Former Justice Raoul Cantero, arguing for the Legislature, said that the court can't compel a legislator to testify because that would violate the separation of powers doctrine in the Constitution and that the restriction should be broadly applied to all communications relating to legislative business.
Pariente suggested that Circuit Court Judge Terry Lewis "struck a good balance" when he limited questioning.
But the lawyer for the League, Talbot "Sandy" D'Alemberte said there is no common-law legislative privilege and therefore no need to limit questions. He said the League wants to ask legislators why they drew the maps the way they did because that would be how they would determine intent.
"We take the position that intent is in the constitution and we should be able to ask questions,'' he said. Among the questions: "Why did you consult with partisan political operatives in developing your plan?" and "Was there a parallel secret process going on at the same time as the open process?"
He noted that in 2002, the Legislature admitted in court that when it drew its redistricting maps it intended to give the advantage to the Republican party — a practice that was legal at the time.
"The constitutional amendments adopted in 2010 were intended to chill the Legislature,'' D'Alemberte said. "The Legislature could no longer do what it did in 2002 and adopt a plan that favors a partisan party."
Justice Charles Canady, himself a former legislator, asked D'Alemberte to cite a single case in which a court has ordered a member of the Legislature to submit to a deposition about a legislative matter.
D'Alemberte said he could not cite a case but there was also no other state that had a constitutional amendment like Florida's "that uses the word intent."
Justice Peggy Quince and R. Fred Lewis each warned that allowing the unlimited deposition of legislators or their aides could lead to problems.
D'Alemberte responded that "if we go overboard" with deposing legislators, the lower court "is equipped to limit that."
Although questioning legislators came up during the challenge to the congressional maps, Pariente suggested that the issue will apply to the challenge to the Senate map, now winding its way through the lower courts.
That lawsuit has already resulted in a prolonged fight over documents and depositions. One GOP consultant in that case, Marc Reichelderfer, said outside consultants were included in Republican strategy sessions with legislators and staff until lawyers advised them that their conversations would not be protected by legislative privilege and they could be questioned under oath.
Whichever way the court rules, both sides believe it could have sweeping repercussions. The state and federal Constitutions do not exempt legislators from testifying under oath but it is generally only allowed in corruption and criminal cases.
If the court asserts a broad privilege for legislators, as their lawyers contend, D'Alemberte warned that it could be used by lawmakers to justify withholding other documents and information under Florida's public records laws.
"We have great pride in being an open-government state," D'Alemberte told reporters after the hearing. "If you now can't get to what the Legislature did… what does that do to the core of our principles about open government?"
If the court allows legislators to be deposed, Cantero warned that it could harm their ability to interact with each other and could stifle debate.
"No court in the country has ever ordered that a legislator testify about the legislative process," Cantero said after the hearing. "If the court were to order depositions in this case, they'd be the first court in this country to do so. We just want them to do what every other state has done."
The Legislature's warning about a chilling effect also was underscored in a brief filed by former Republican Senate Presidents Ken Pruitt and John McKay and former Speaker of the House James Harold Thompson, a Democrat from Quincy who was speaker in the 1980s.


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4.5 Very good game angeljs | 14/03/2012 | See all angeljs's reviews (25) This is no doubt a very good game. There are a lot of improvements from the Sims 2, but also some things I don't like. For one, you are limited, initially, to just 1 town, and you can't zoom into any of the roads to get better views of the houses. This is frustrating if you are building a house and can't remember where it is! You also cannot save houses you are building until you get back to the town view, which is very frustrating.This game can't be played on a lot of PC's due to the high specs required, and I don't think the game is good enough to force an upgrade just to be able to play it.However, that said, game play is more realistic and you can visit other lots, neighbours etc. from wherever you are. You also have a lot more control over designing Sims and houses which is a big plus.All in all, this is a good game and worth the cost. Personally I prefer The Sims 2, but that could be just because I've played it for so long and am more used to it.
4.5 TS£: A great follow-up to the previous games soapinha | 15/02/2012 | See all soapinha's reviews (1) I've been playing The Sims franchise since it came out. The Sims 2 was a huge improvement from the first one, and this one is even better.The graphics are fairly realistic, and you have a lot of great options to create sims themselves, including personalities, looks and voices.The build mode also has a lot more options, although it's still fairly similar to TS2. The best feature in this regard, for me, would be Create a Style/Pattern. It's much easier to coordinate your furniture and homes, and you aren't stuck with the same ugly patterns anymore.The gameplay itself takes some getting used to, especially if you haven't played any of The Sims games before. However, it doesn't take long to learn the basics and once you do, it's easy to play. One thing about the gameplay, is that it has Story Progression - and even with this option turned off, the sims in other houses you aren't controlling will age, die and if pregnant. have children. I've gotten used to this, and don't mind it. But if you prefer the way TS2 was set-up with regards to controlling families, then the new gameplay will likely turn you off TS3.Overall, it's a very good game for what it is, and I'd definitely recommend it.
4.5 AMAZING roadrunner92 | 22/08/2011 | See all roadrunner92's reviews (35) I thought sims 2 was great and a massive improvement on the sims. But they've pulled out all the stops now with the sims 3. I love the freedom you have in designing your homes and placing things diagonally. With no loading screens too, it makes gameplay much easier. There is nothing to fault about this game, except it is so addictive!
4.5 Brilliant game!! SummerBaby97 | 03/08/2011 | See all SummerBaby97's reviews (1) This game is brilliant and you should SO buy it. It's an investment game and I have spent many hours playing this. I can never stop when I'm on it. I love this game!!! I have also bought the Sims Ambitions, Late Night and most recently Generations, I also has World Adventures but this wasn't so good. If you liked Sims 2 you will love Sims 3.... it is leaps and bounds ahead of it!!! Buy this game and if you can the expansion packs too..... they are amazing!!
4.5 Addictive, brilliant gaming. DusterKnuckles | 07/04/2011 | See all DusterKnuckles's reviews (2) I think the worst thing that you can do is compare this game to The Sims 2, as they are nothing alike, they are both brilliant in their own different ways.At first I wasn't impressed with the game, as I felt like it was lacking in aspects. However, after a day on and off the game I really got into it. For instance, the life cycle is a lot more realistic as you have toddlers for 7 days etc. Another great aspect is that you don't have to constantly rely on making endless friends to progress in a career, but rather get extra little tasks to do round town if you wish and do "extra credit" activities such as making homecalls if you are a doctor out of hours. At the start I found the seamless loading screens unimpressive as I personally didn't find them a big problem in The Sims 2. However, as relationships with other Sims progress, your family becomes larger, your career becomes more important, and "visiting the spa" after work becomes something to pass the time, the convenience really becomes evident.I've read a lot of reviews of people complaining about the game not working. It is obvious that all of The Sims games have been demanding for your computer to run, but I've never really "stuck to the rules" within requirements. I didn't check mine, but I just know that I have a laptop of decent quality and with Windows 7, and it works like a dream. If you are expecting to run this game from an old laptop or PC then expect to be disappointed.In conclusion, I would highly recommend this game, not to compare it to previous Sims, but to have a go at something else, and have fun with something different.
4.5 Excelent AnDwoo123 | 23/03/2011 | See all AnDwoo123's reviews (8) When i first played The Sims 3 i wasn't amazed. The fact you lacked loading screens and could go around a fully synced neighbourhood was amazing but it didn't seem worth a full game. Plus after all the expansions that 2 had i think that this game seemed empty.Anyway i'm converted now. After really delving into the gameplay and doing everything that this game has to offer i'm really impressed. A definitely improvement from 2 no question. It just takes some getting used to.Expansion wise i know they will only make the game better. I've got Late Night, Outdoor Stuff and High End Loft Stuff due to arrive today and i'm sure it'll enhance my gameplay.I've recently heard too that they're bringing out two more EPs this year. The Sims Generations will come out in May and will add so much more to the family experience. Anddd The Sims Unleashed comes out in October and will add the long awaited pets! Cats, dogs, horses, reptiles are the choices apparently. They're also adding in wild deer and raccoons so i can't wait for that. These upcoming expansions will defnitely be the best and add that umph that this game is missing!Just need the magic and weather from 2 and this game will be perfect!!
4.5 Superb gapingmaw | 15/03/2011 | See all gapingmaw's reviews (21) This is my first foray into the Sims universe and i have to say i am very impressed, I like to be able to do what i want how i want in a game and the sims 3 offers that and more!. Buy it now! you wont regret it!
4.5 good! Palace1fan | 17/02/2011 | See all Palace1fan's reviews (13) i think there have been a lot of great additions to this game since the sims 2! and im sure it will keep getting better as more expansions are realeased!the way you can travel to a location without all the boring loading screens is a great thing! makes the gameplay smooth and more enjoyable!the creation tool is superb! you can add any colour to anything! so you can create a green toilet if wanted! you can also put things diaggonaly now which is great!overall i really do like this game although it would of been nice to have a little bit more included without the expansions! but still very good without
4.5 Love it :-) Laurawrrx | 07/01/2011 | See all Laurawrrx's reviews (2) I wasn't sure about this at first as it was weird to get used to and it didn't seem that different from sims 2.. but after playing it a bit I found all the really awesome new stuff you can do :D really like the graphics, the no loading screens when moving around the map, the way you can customize your own features, clothes and furniture etc. using the colour wheel.. I would definitely recommend this but obviously it takes quite a bit of memory to run so the only negative is that it can crash sometimes..
4.5 Quite disapointed sammie2 | 05/01/2011 | See all sammie2's reviews (3) Got this game for my Daughter for Christmas. After the first day it started crashing and it can also freeze at times. Why do EA release games with very common problems. Would not recommend it. As My Daughter has lost a lot of progress whilst playing. Seems like a waste of time playing it.


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I like this brush for lightening the inner corners of my eyes with highlighter and to apply eye shadow. It is very versatile and is just soft enough and just thick enough. I will buy again. :D
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i love this brush, but i agree with some of the cons mentioned in previous reviews: the hair is a bit too long and it's a tad too dense for my taste. However, the quality of the brush is superb and it packs on e/s so well! I use it everyday to fill in my eyebrows and create the outer-V on my eyes :) it's still a great buy :):):)
Hands down this is one of the best brushes I own. This brush is better than my MAC and Sephora angled brush. Its incredibly soft, well densed fibers, and picks up colors very easily. I use this brush to define my outer v at the outer corner of my eyes and this little brush is precise! I'm still surprised that paid only a dollar for this brush. I will be purchasing back ups for this and their blending brush! Don't hesitate with picking one of these up :)
great product for only a dollar but it's a little bit flimsier than i would like, perhaps it'd be better if it was shorter hairs or more densely packed bristles but it still does what it's supposed to and it's super super soft :)
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Incredibly soft and dense and full. The picture on the site is very misleading! I love the angle. It's great for blending and defining the outer V. As well, I use it to fill in my brows and it works great for that too. The bristles are the same as the E.L.F eyeshadow brush so it's great quality. I love it!
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I have two of these and I love them. I use them to put color in my crease. I haven't had any shedding issues. However, the bristles aren't tightly packed so sometimes it almost seems like I'm "dusting" on my eyeshadow and it can get a bit messy. However, when I use a base like NYX shadow pencils..then I don't have that problem, because it grabs the color better. I have repurchased and I've also bought the blending brush which is also pretty great for a buck. Definately worth a try, because you're not out a bunch of money if they don't work for you.
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I love this brush!!! I use it every day to define my crease. It's super soft and fluffy and it's not for precision work like putting on eyeliner but for packing color on the crease, it's a dream. I've also used it for blending the crease and also for packing color under the brow bone (highlight) since its shape is ideal for this.
this is my second favorite E.L.F brush after the eyeshadow brush (see review)
this brush is just like any other angled brush aside from the size. this is a bigger brush than i was expecting, but that is the only downside. if E.L.F made them smaller, i'd buy a million of these.
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Don't get me wrong, I am an ELF cheerleader, they have some great products. But this is one dud of a brush. Uneven bristles. Too fat/wide to line the eye. Too soft to be of use with the eyebrows - I tried to use this as a shaper, my brows laughed and laughed. The shape is too odd for MY lid color applications. Useless.
For reference, I own 2 (well-made) brushes just like this from another maufacturer and they are a pleasure to use because they are evenly cut on the angle and tightly packed for firm lining or brushing eyebrows into shape.
Thank goodness it's only a buck down the drain.
I'm happy with other elf products, you're still my friend elf but boooo with this one.


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Tyler, the Creator's 'Wolf' Really Will Feature Stereolab Singer and Erykah Badu
The actual track list for Tyler, the Creator's highly anticipated Wolf has been revealed. It is, in fact, close to the Dave Matthews-featuring fake version that "leaked" a week ago, except for the Dave Matthews part. Most of the song titles are the same, and the best features remain. Stereolab's Laetitia Sadier is indeed joining Frank Ocean for the song "Escapism," and Erykah Badu will guest alongside Coco O on the piano-powered ballad "Treehome95," which Tyler performed on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon not too long ago. Since there are no new songs to hear yet, we're stuck watching the gonzo "Domo23" video over and over until the album drops on April 2. The real track list comes courtesy of iTunes page. Tyler gave the tipoff:THE REAL WOLF TRACKLIST IS ON ITUNES, THAT ONE YOU DUMB IDIOTS AT PITCHFORK AND AMAZON PUT UP WAS MADE UP OR IDK SO YEAH.
Hear Bleached's Disturbed Earworm 'Dead in Your Head'
Bleached sisters Jessica and Jennifer Clavin cut their teeth with surf-tinged noise-punk posse Mika Miko, but their new focus channels their former freneticism into powerful hook-work and production value. "This feels more pop than punk," Jennifer said to SPIN in November, taking a break from recording the duo's debut album, Ride Your Heart, and so far she's been right. "Next Stop" rocked plenty — and the video depicts them tattooing people at house parties and in hotel rooms — but it's the song's sunniness that truly shines. Although new one "Dead in Your Head" is a little more melancholy in terms of subject matter ("I never wanted to lose the boy I love the most"), the steady guitars, tough drums, and sweet vocals make for a real earworm of a track.
K-Pop Fans Freak Out, Cry Racism, After Universal Music 'Glitch' Blocks Videos
K-pop's ever-growing international fanbase freaked out royally when videos of popular Cube Entertainment artists 4minute, HyunA, B2ST, and G.Na were suddenly blocked for YouTube users attempting to access the clips outside of South Korea.
Police Investigate Justin Bieber After Neighbor Accuses Him of Battery and Threats
Police are investigating Justin Bieber after a neighbor reported him for battery, says TMZ. Their sources, which include Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff spokesperson Steve Whitmore, claim that the guy next door to the Biebz's Calabasas, California home came over to complain about a series of loud parties that took place at the pop star's pad while he was away having such a bad time that the guy from the Mountain Goats wrote him a song.While the neighbor has evidently said that their 9 a.m. argument ended with Bieber laying hands on him and making threats, "sources connected with Justin's security team" say the guy came onto the property screaming, and that the singer went inside the house while security escorted the neighbor off of the grounds.
Future Professes 'No Love' on Secretly Heartbroken New Song
As noted in our Real Hottest MCs in the Game list, Future has "shoved hip-hop into the eye of a storm of melodramatic love and longing." As unlikely as it seems, even when the Atlanta Auto-Tuner sing-raps about how he's "never made love," what's meant to be a stubbornly masochistic boast winds up sounding like a heartbroken admission of one guy's inability to truly connect with his in-bed sparring partners. New song "No Love" is certainly helped along by the left-field xylophone hits and New Age atmospherics that enhance all of that computerized vocal melancholy.But if Future can't fall for a woman, what is he truly connecting with these days? As he recently told SPIN, "Right now I just love the studio. I go on vacation, I have to have a studio, or make sure one is close by. I don't like going nowhere if it don't have a studio. I love it that much. That's what I do.
Kendrick Lamar Will Collaborate With Anyone, Including Chris Brown
To be sure, Kendrick Lamar is not your average everyday rap savior. The Compton star rose predictably fast following the release of his instant classic, good kid, m.A.A.D. city, one of SPIN's Best Albums of 2012 and our reigning Best Hip-Hop Album to boot. Today, he's the Hottest MC in the Game, so it should come as no surprise that the guy is in demand. Still, that doesn't mean he's gotta take every gig.MTV recently visited our respect-deserving pal Chris Brown in the studio to discuss his in-progress sixth album, X. In addition to revealing that Diplo produced the forthcoming single "Fine China," and that the R&B goon also plans on expressing himself through his paintings (?), Brown shared that the LP's titular track will feature Kendrick Lamar. To be frank, that bums us out.
Vampire Weekend Push 'Modern Vampires of the City' Back a Week
Vampire Weekend's Modern Vampires of the City will come out a week later than expected, on May 14. No explanation has been given, but the release date has been updated on the band's website. We recently witnessed the band play a pair of new songs at South By Southwest. Earlier this month, they also shared the tracks "Diane Young" and "Step," the former about dying young (get it?) and the latter leveled at some punk who's always stepping to Ezra Koenig's girl.SPIN actually spoke to the New York prep-poppers when they were in the studio back in January. "On this album, there's a lot of organic sounds and a lot of performance," said Rostam Batmanglij.
See Skrillex and A$AP Rocky Get 'Wild for the Night' in the Dominican Republic
Harlem star A$AP Rocky and California EDM king Skrillex take a trip to the Dominican Republic in the new video for their collaborative track, "Wild for the Night." We're initially greeted with colorful images of chickens and shanties, kids doing bridge dives, and flying kites, but the scoring is ominous and soon those same children are toting guns (well, technically, they're holding blurs). As the clip plays out, we discover that the A$AP Mob has infiltrated the DR's seedy underbelly, and that A$AP is the Tony Montana of this scrappy scene. In a way, he is the anti-Thunderbird Gerard. Skrillex shows up later, but at that point the posse's primary focus is party, and they jump around a lot before totally crushing an aggro concert thrown in a cinderblock dungeon. Dig those aerial shots though, and those Tommy Bahama shirts.
Watch Thunderbird Gerard Tour Morocco in 'Live' and 'Victory Part II' Video
Thunderbird Gerard was raised in upstate New York but currently calls Berlin home. Perhaps that has something to do with the line that his music walks: at once familiar, owing to the hard-hitting fundamentals of golden age rap, and foreign, weaving in odd electronics, unusual cadence, or intriguing melody. He'll be sharing his T.R.O.U.B.L.E. mixtape on May 6 and the above video previews two new tracks. In the beginning we get a short sampling of "Live," which matches funk-fueled beat menace with a little bit of Kool Keith strangeness. The dude drops references to Elvis Presley, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Jimi Hendrix, and the Rapture in the first few bars, but eventually moves on to "Victory Part II." The track is as triumphant as it sounds, a heavy stomper that even sports a '90s-style "Go! Go!
Hear Pan American's Escapist Fantasy 'Glass Room at the Airport'
The curatorial geniuses over at Kranky Records are coming out swinging in 2013. After announcing a long-lost album from Grouper, a fresh set from elemental fuzz-heads Implodes, some new beauty from the folk auteur Benoît Pioulard, and more mercury-dipped ambiance from Ethernet, the Chicago experimental music bastion has let slip that Pan American will at last follow up 2009's lovely White Bird Release with a long-player called Cloud Room, Glass Room, due out April 29.As the label explains, project mastermind Mark Nelson has inducted percussionist Steven Hess as a full-time member. The seven new songs (track list below) began to take shape as the pair prepared for a series of European performances in late 2011. Nelson's Labradford bandmate bassist Bobby Donne also contributes here and there, giving the album a stronger live feel.


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Mitch Prensky, chef-owner at Supper in Philadelphia, shared this recipe with us. Hard-boiled egg yolks are mashed with lemon juice, mayonnaise, truffle oil, and chives, then scooped into the hard-boiled egg whites and topped with slices of black truffle, for a fancy riff on deviled eggs.
What to buy: There are many counterfeit truffles out there, so be sure to purchase yours from a reputable source. They should be firm and dry to the touch, and always store them properly so that you get your money's worth.
To see more of Prensky's deviled egg recipes, check out this story.
- 1Hard-boil the eggs; cool, peel, and halve them; and carefully remove the yolks. Reserve the whites.
- 2Combine the egg yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, truffle oil, lemon juice, and chives in a medium, nonreactive bowl. Season well with salt and pepper, then mix well until the yolks are broken up and the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 3Evenly pipe or spoon the yolk mixture into the reserved egg white halves. As desired, top with thinly sliced black truffle or chervil leaves.


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House With Mold-need lawyer help
Hey TW. I need some help finding a (GOOD) lawyer in the Cumberland, MD or Morgantown, WV that deals with home rentals and getting out of a lease, because I am having serve reactions to mold that is growing in the house I rent. I have done at home mold test's (came back positive) and have a doctors note explaining what I have been going though. Later this week I am going to have a professional come in and do a mold test (scheduled already). What I really want advise on is getting my deposit back and maybe going after them for my medical bills.
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Definitely get the professional test. Those home tests wont be as good of proof. Cant help with anything else though. Do you know where the mold is growing?
I would suggest you read up about mold and find the real truth before you spend any more money and try and sue anyone. Mold is everywhere my friend. You I and the pope and anyone else you can think of is breathing in mold right now. Mold is a huge media hype. You say you "tested" for it and it was "positive"? Well sure it is because it's everywhere. I think you are terrible misinformed here and need to educate yourself. I would hold off on the mold tester you have hired until you better understand molds, fungi's and such. Check out this website and read all the information and post on the right hand side about mold myths and such.
waiting for link, i have talked to alot of people that know its no joke. I would love to read this. |
PLEASE, any info is helpful.
how long have you lived in this place? reason being, some landlords throw it into the lease that the renter is responsible for keeping mold at bay (ie, if the bathroom is equipped with a vent fan or window, it is imperative that you use it). if this mold is growing in the bathroom, they can come back and say it is your fault and not theirs.
of course, if you can prove that it is because of substandard repairs to the exterior of the building, roof leaks, etc. then you shouldnt be at fault. (this is all how I see the situation, not what may actually happen) |
EDIT: i also found out the a pipe broke 6-7 years ago, and flooded the bottom floor. The carpet is all the same though the whole house. It used to be a VAC rental, and just this year they moved it to a yearly rental. What i am thinking is that it was never cleaned up right, and now is giving me trouble. |
Carl have you tried this site?
http://www.oag.state.md.us/consumer/...rds.htm#assist There are numbers listed to help handle disputes. Free and maybe help point you in the right direction? |
Sorry about that. http://www.forensic-applications.com/ |
If you are really worried about your health and you feel the mold needs to be cleaned then it's pretty simple. All molds/fungi's are cleaned up in the same way. If you can see it or smell it you got it. There is no use in wasting your money to have some "expert" do a fake test and give you a piece of paper with a bunch of words that you can't even read. So do this:
1) Identify the moisture source or sources. 2) Repair the moisture sources. 3) Clean any mold or fungi that can be seen or smelt by completely replacing the affected area or treating it with a bleach bases cleaner. Molds and fungi's cannot grow without a moisture source. No one can tell you how much mold is too much or this type is bad or this type is ok. No one knows. For all you know it's not the mold or fungi that you are allergic to. A mold "expert" or "certified mold expert" is no more than a guy that completed on online test and printed their certification. Unless you get a microbiologist or industrial hygienist you're wasting your money. |
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FITCHBURG, Wisconsin (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Saturday predicted a victory in Wisconsin's upcoming primary contest and said he believed it could help put him on a path to clinching the nomination.
Romney, a former Massachusetts governor, has come from behind in the polls in Wisconsin to take the lead over chief rival Rick Santorum. The state will vote on Tuesday along with Maryland and Washington, D.C.
"This was an uphill battle for me if you looked back three or four weeks ago. And now we're looking like we're going to win this thing on Tuesday, but I've got to have you guys get out and vote," Romney said.
The normally cautious candidate voiced confidence about his campaign in speaking to volunteers who were making telephone calls on behalf of the state's embattled Republican governor, Scott Walker, who is the target of a recall effort.
"It feels pretty good in Wisconsin today," Romney said, appearing for the second day in a row with Wisconsin's popular congressman Paul Ryan, seen as a potential vice presidential nominee on the Republican ticket.
A Romney victory in Wisconsin, combined with wins in Maryland and Washington, D.C., would widen his lead over Santorum in delegates for the nominating convention in Tampa in August and make it nearly impossible to catch the frontrunner.
Romney leads in the polls in all three states.
"If you do your job and I do mine, I might be able to pick up all three of those and that would obviously be a big statement," Romney said.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin's largest newspaper, endorsed Romney for the Republican presidential nomination on Saturday.
In the state-by-state battle to accumulate the 1,144 delegates needed to win the nomination, Romney has an estimated 565 delegates, according to Real Clear Politics, followed by Santorum with 256, former U.S. House of Representatives speaker Newt Gingrich with 141 and congressman Ron Paul with 66.
Romney on Friday had pivoted to a general election matchup between him and President Barack Obama and began looking ahead to the November 6 election against the Democratic incumbent.
Asked by a reporter whether he was now in a general election mode, Romney insisted he was taking nothing for granted but voiced confidence about avoiding a scenario where no candidate wins enough delegates for the nomination and the battle is decided at the Republican convention.
If he wins Wisconsin, he said, "I think we'll be on a path that will get me the nomination well before the convention - sure hope so."
The next big primary date, April 24, looms as increasingly important with six states to vote and Romney expected to win at least five of them. Santorum's home state of Pennsylvania is the only question mark, and Romney aides made clear Romney plans an aggressive campaign there.
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(Reporting By Steve Holland; Editing by Paul Simao)
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