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Part of the scientific answer is that 100 billion neurons are "hard-wiring" the baby's brain -- each neuron is producing fibers that transmit signals to thousands of other neurons. For instance, when a 2-month-old baby tracks a toy with his eyes, it's a sign that areas of the brain relating to vision are "wiring up."
But each bit of information from the baby's environment, and each experience, reinforces particular neural connections. In the first two months alone, the number of these connections increases from an estimated 50 trillion to 1,000 trillion.
Compared with most other species, humans have a huge number of brain cells. "It's as if nature decided, We want to have these guys with enormous brains, but we can't make their bodies six times larger, so we're going to cut pregnancy short and get these things out before the head becomes too big," says Alan Leslie, Ph.D., a cognitive-development researcher at Rutgers University. As a result, human babies are born with immature brains, creating what Leslie calls "the great learning species."
The learning starts with the sounds and sensations a baby experiences right before he is born. At birth, the sense of hearing is more developed than vision. "Full-term infants have the benefit of having heard their mother's voice for the weeks preceding delivery," says Charles Nelson, Ph.D., professor of child psychology, neuroscience, and pediatrics at the University of Minnesota's Institute of Child Development, who has monitored newborns less than 24 hours old and found that when they hear their mothers' voice, they show a different pattern of brain activity than when they hear a stranger's.
Outward evidence of brain work is subtle at first: the newborn modifying his sucking to adapt to the breast, bottle, or pacifier; the 3-week-old baby who takes a break from feeding to look into her mother's eyes. Because a newborn's vision is believed to be no better than 20/400, he is more attracted to stark contrasts, such as black and white. But when the connections between the neurons in the visual cortex increase dramatically, between 2 and 4 months, an infant begins to see more clearly. That, plus his developing depth perception, may explain why he now notices more-detailed pictures and toys. By the time babies are 2 to 3 months old, they'll begin watching people as they walk across the room. By 6 months, vision improves to 20/40 or better.
Nelson believes that the ability to recognize caretakers, which occurs at about this point, is a primitive understanding of cause and effect: "When I'm hungry, one of them feeds me," posits the baby brain. An infant may look across the room toward the refrigerator, because she's learned that bottles come from there. Breast-feeding mothers are likewise objectified.
By 4 to 5 months of age, a baby will visually follow an object -- such as a spoon or a rattle -- when it falls out of her hand, which solidifies her growing understanding that things exist even in motion. Simple hiding games and rounds of peekaboo reinforce the idea that objects, and Mommy, still exist even when they're out of view.


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After talking about the big stories and ranking our Top 10 drivers from the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, my colleague Tony DiZinno and I are now going to start taking a look back on how each of the 13 Chase for the Sprint Cup contenders fared this past year.
Placing sixth in the championship this past season was Jeff Gordon…
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2013 Stats: Sixth Place, One Win, 8 Top-5s, 17 Top-10s, 434 Laps Led
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Average Finish: 14.4
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Estrada Says: Give Gordon and his Hendrick Motorsports team credit for putting themselves into the title picture after their addition to the Chase following all the Richmond problems. He avoided bad results before breaking through for a critical win at Martinsville. But then came Texas, where he blew a tire and slammed into the wall before finishing 33rd. It was a tough ending to his bid for a fifth Sprint Cup, but let's not forget that his regular season wasn't all that great (only five Top-5s in the first 26 races). Consistency is what the No. 24 camp will be searching for next year.
DiZinno Says: Taken on the whole, Gordon's year wasn't even as solid's as teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s. But where Gordon thrived is when adversity was staring him in the face, and he had to get himself into Chase contention once again in the last month before Richmond and the sequence of events that followed there. Gordon's closer to the end of his career than the start and if he wants to win that elusive fifth title, the combo of luck and consistency needs to be there more in the regular season. It was a great Chase, but a less-than-perfect opening 26 races. More peaks and fewer valleys are needed for the iconic No. 24 team in 2014.
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I have a C# Console Application that is bulk transforming around 100 XML files to a different markup using the XSLT document Transformer.xsl. Each of these XML files contains a hierarchy of topics that are assigned an ID based on the documents title and it's hierarchal position, e.g.
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Depression and Anxiety
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Osenbach, J. E., O'Brien, K. M., Mishkind, M. and Smolenski, D. J. (2013), SYNCHRONOUS TELEHEALTH TECHNOLOGIES IN PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR DEPRESSION: A META-ANALYSIS. Depress. Anxiety, 30: 1058–1067. doi: 10.1002/da.22165
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Many patients suffering from depression lack immediate access to care. The use of synchronous telehealth modalities to deliver psychotherapy is one solution to this problem. This meta-analysis examined differences in treatment efficacy for psychotherapy administered via synchronous telehealth as compared to standard nontelehealth approaches.
We located 14 articles that met inclusion criteria of the use of a synchronous telehealth modality for treatment compared to a standard nontelehealth modality comparison group.
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A fire truck is a specially designed apparatus for firefighting operations. It is NOT the same as a fire engine (see Fire Engine vs Fire Truck).[1] The primary purpose of a fire truck, along with transporting firefighters to the scene, is to provide ladders and tools needed by the firefighters. Trucks carry a large assortment of ground ladders that together total over 100 feet (30 m), though this number varies greatly by country and jurisdiction.[2] Trucks will also carry a variety of hydraulic rescue tools, halligan bars, floodlights, fire extinguishers, rope and other rescue tools. Notably trucks do not carry fire hose as fire attack is a job usually done members of an engine company (see roles below). The exact layout of what is carried on an engine is decided by the needs of the department.
Members of the truck, commonly referred to as a truck company, are often tasked with ventilation.[3] This task involves the expulsion of heat and smoke from a fire building, permitting the firefighters to find trapped individuals and attack the fire.[4] Ventilation is often performed by cutting holes in the roof. Thus it is the job of the truck company to make access to the roof, via either ground or aerial ladders, and cut ventilation holes.[4]
It is important to note that this notion of 'truck roles' and 'engine roles' while common, is not universal. It is much more likely to be found in larger departments where there is an abundance of personnel and apparatus at the scene.[3] Smaller, usually suburban departments do not have predetermined assignments for trucks vs engines.[3] In a large city, such as Los Angeles it makes sense to have predetermined roles as trucks and engines will likely arrive within moments of each other.[5] Smaller departments such as Santa Barbara have only one truck for the entire department. Thus an engine company will likely be tasked with ventilation long before the truck ever arrives on scene.
The tools carried on the fire engine will vary grately based on many factors including the size of the department, and what sort of terrain the department must handle. For example, departments located near large bodies of water or rivers are likely to have some sort of water rescue equipment. Standard tools found on nearly all fire trucks include a large assortment of ladders, pike poles, axes, hydraulic rescue tools, halligan bars, floodlights, rope, fire extinguishers, a large supply of surplus self-contained breathing apparatus, thermal imaging cameras and other miscellaneous hand tools.[6]
Fire Engine vs Fire Truck[edit]
There are two main types of fire apparatus, the fire engine and the fire truck, each of these have their own subcategories and different types but they represent the two most common apparatus. The two terms, while often used interchangeably, in fact refer to two very different types of equipment.[7] In short, a fire engine, also known as a pumper, carries hose and is fitted with both a pump and an onboard water tank.[8] Fire trucks on the other hand do not carry hose or have an onboard water tank, but are instead fitted with an aerial ladder and/or platform.[8] The one exception to this is the quint which has both an aerial ladder and an on-board water supply.[9]
Types [edit]
The term fire truck, also ladder truck, tower ladder or aerial truck, describes any fire fighting apparatus that is fitted with an aerial ladder or platform.[8] This ladder or platform is mounted on a turntable platform and has the ability to telescope up to 150 feet (46 m) and gain access to roofs and tall buildings where conventional ladders carried on conventional appliances might not reach.[10]
A notable feature of all trucks, along with their ladder or platform, are the stabilizers that extend out from either side of the apparatus to ensure the vehicle does not tip over due to the immense amount of leverage being generated by the ended aerial which essentially acts as a lever.[11] These stabilizers, also known as outriggers, widden the footprint of the truck to increase stability and are capable of lifting the entire truck off of the ground. [11]
Another notable aspect of a truck is that it carries multiple ground ladders. In the the United States, National Fire Protection Association regulation 1901 outlines the specifications for a truck. It states that as a minimum a truck must carry one folding ladder, two straight ladders fitted with roof hooks and two extension ladders.[2] Additionally it states that a minimum of 115 feet (35 m) of ground ladders must be carried on the truck.[2] Other equipment required on a truck include multiple fire extinguishers, various axes, SCBA's for all personnel with spares, traffic cones, various types of rope and hand tools.[2]
Tiller Truck[edit]
A tiller truck, also known as a tractor-drawn aerial, tiller ladder, or hook-and-ladder truck, is a specialized turntable ladder mounted on a semi-trailer truck. Unlike a commercial semi, the trailer and tractor are permanently affixed and cannot be separated without special tools. It has two drivers, with separate steering wheels for front and rear wheels.[12]
One of the main features of the tiller-truck is its enhanced maneuverability.[13] The independent steering of the front and back wheels allow the tiller to make much sharper turns which is particularly helpful on narrow streets and apartment complexes with mazelike roads.[12] An additional feature of the tiller-truck is that its overhaul length, over 50 feet (15 m) for most models, allows for additional storage of tools and equipment.[13] The extreme length gives compartment capacities that range between 500 and 650 cubic feet (14 and 18 m3) on the trailer with an additional 40 and 60 cubic feet (1.1 and 1.7 m3) on the cab.[13]
Some departments, elect to use tiller-quints (see quint below) which are tiller trucks that have the added feature of being fitted with an on-board water tank.[13] These are particularly useful for smaller departments that do not have enough personnel to staff both an engine company and a truck company.[13]
Platform Truck[edit]
Some aerials have a platform, also known as a basket or bucket, mounted at the top of the ladder, these are commonly known as platform trucks. These platforms can provide a secure place from which a firefighter can operate. Many platforms also allow for rescues to be performed and are outfitted with tie down clips and rappelling arms.[14] One of the features that give platforms an edge of traditional aerials is their ability to fitted with multiple master streams, while a standard aerial ladder can only support a single fire monitor.[15]
There are also platform trucks that do not have a ladder attached to the platform. These specialized elevated work platforms are capable of articulating which allows the arm to bend in one or more places. This is an advantage over the traditional platform ladder which can only extend in a straight line and gives the articulating platform the ability to go "up and over" an obstacle.[citation needed]
A quint, is essentially a hybrid of a fire engine and a fire truck. The name is derived from the Latin prefix quinque-, meaning five, and refers to the five functions that a quint provides: an onboard pump, a water tank, fire hose, aerial ladder and multiple ground ladders (more than just the standard ladders caried on a traditional engine).[16] In the United States, National Fire Protection Association regulation 1901 outlines the specifications for a quint which include an aerial ladder or elevating platform with a permanently installed waterway and an onboard water tank with a minimum capacity of 300 US gallons (1,100 l).[17]
See also[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fire trucks.
- Firefighting apparatus - Details about firefighting apparatus in general including design and warnings
- Fire appliances in the United Kingdom
- NFPA 1901 - Specifications for fire vehicles in the United States
- ^ "Truck vs. Engine". Fairmount Fire. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ^ a b c d "8 - Aerial Fire Apparatus", Standard for Automated Fire Apparatus (NFPA 1901) (2009 ed.), National Fire Protection Association, pp. 26–28
- ^ a b c Gray, Sean (23 October 2014). "Controlling The Openings: Is This The Future Of Ventilation?". Fire Engineering Magazine 167 (10). Retrieved 18 March 2015.
- ^ a b Avillo, Anthony (19 August 2014). "The Fire Attack Ventilation Connection: Street Considerations". Fire Engineering Magazine 167 (8). Retrieved 18 March 2015.
- ^ "LAFD Apparatus". Los Angeles Fire Department. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ^ "What is a Fire Engine?". WiseGeek. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ^ "What is the difference between a fire engine and a fire truck?". Beverly Hills Fire Association. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ^ a b c "Know the Difference Between Fire Trucks and Fire Engines?". City of Portland. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ^ Avsec, Robert (9 May 2012). "The Quint: A Unique And Still Misunderstood Fire Truck". Fire Rescue 1. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ^ "Fire Engine", Encyclopedia Britannica Online, 2015, retrieved 16 March 2015
- ^ a b Petrillo, Alan (1 March 2013). "Aerial Jacking Systems Evolve". Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ^ a b Avsec, Robert (23 April 2013). "Pros and cons of tractor-drawn aerials". Fire Recruit. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ^ a b c d e Hines, Charlie. "Fire Apparatus Utilized on Emergency Responses - Benefits of a Tiller". City of San Luis Obispo. Fire Chief. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ^ "Platform Features". Ferrara Fire. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ^ "100' Aluminum Platform". Pierce Mfg. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ^ "Glossary". Fire Service Info. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
- ^ "9 - Quint Fire Apparatus", Standard for Automated Fire Apparatus (NFPA 1901) (2009 ed.), National Fire Protection Association, pp. 28–29
External links[edit]
- Detailed examination of two fire trucks
- Large image library and forum with thousands of photos of old and modern fire engines / trucks
- Handtub Junction, USA Website about handtubs in the U.S. including a database of all known apparatus.


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I'm so sorry about your Dad and your brother Aileen. It's an awful disease.
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I just lost my brother in December. His story is so much like your dad's, except he was only 52. It's tragic, and confusing, and anger-inducing and all the things you said. The line between choice and addiction. I've been through all those thoughts and struggles. My solace is knowing that whatever demons were tormenting him can't hurt him any more.
I was going to post this anonymously and then realized that's just furthering the stigma and misunderstanding, and that's not helping anyone. Thank you for this post Erin.
I can't even imagine the sadness and confusion watching this happen and thinking, "JUST STOP!" but knowing it was not that easy.
I loved your dad a lot. He did have a certain sadness about him always. I often wonder why things seemed to impact him so much, little things even, so the big things were overwhelming and impossible.
You are brave and amazing and inspiring.
Good for you, Erin – for recognising it before heading further down that very slipper slope… I'm watching someone battle this now, and it's a brutal thing to witness. I'm so sorry about your loss.
Sounds like you've made a really good choice here, and I'm so glad you have the support of your husband and friends nearby – that's awesome!! xox
My grandmother was a functioning alcoholic & in the end it killed her too, sadly. I rarely drink alcohol, in fact I seem to have allergic reactions to some of it. I have always put to down to the fact that I have a controlling nature & drinking alcohol would mean I wasn't truly in control anymore.
Other members of my family however, are heavy drinkers and at times it makes me sad to see it. Knowing that it does affect your life and you family. I too have tried to help them, but until they truly want to help themselves, it doesn't work.
Hugs from someone who totally understands.


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SHAKOPEE, Minn. â Oct. 20, 2009 â Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI), a leading manufacturer of professional-grade, integrator-friendly control solutions, recently held a training road show and seminar in China that was met with packed venues of distributors, systems integrators, and consulting companies in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai. In the wake of the road show's overwhelming success, the company today announced that it will be showcasing its award-winning control solutions for the first time at InfoComm China 2009 from Nov. 9 to 11 in Beijing.
Offered by RTI's Asian distributor EZ Control Technology (EZCT), the road show took place from Aug. 23 to 28, and served as an introduction to RTI's products and software platform. EZCT provided attendees with software and sales training, product demos, and product seminars for RTI's complete offering of handheld remote controls, in-wall controls, and control processors. In each city, the turnout was excellent, with 200 attendees in Beijing, and 100 each in Shenzhen and Shanghai.
"We'd like to thank EZCT for hosting this road show, and we couldn't be more pleased with the excellent attendance and interest in our solutions in China," said Kris Haggstrom, international sales manager for RTI. "The success of these events demonstrates that we have established a firm presence in the region. As a result, we're taking the next step by showcasing our solutions for a broader audience at InfoComm China, which will be the first time we've done a major exhibition in mainland China."
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I have 3 beautiful Leonotis plants in bloom . So far I don't see any seeds..are the spiny walnut size balls seed pods ? Cold weather will be here soon . I need to know where to look for the seeds.
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Aloysius Xavier Lopez gatecrashes a home that eagerly followed the Budget speech and was weighing its pros and cons (only to find more cons than pros)
D. Ganesh Babu (34) and his wife R. Shanmugapriya (33) agreed with finance minister P. Chidambaram's observation in his Budget speech that "the Indian economy is challenged." But the couple did not agree with Chidambaram when he insisted that "there is no reason for gloom or pessimism."
"Since prices are shooting up, we expected some change in the tax slabs or rates. Requests were made for tax exemption up to Rs. 5 lakh but in vain," said Mr. Babu, who works in a public sector bank, earning a gross salary of around Rs. 30,000 a month besides perks. Ms. Shanmugapriya, who is an IT professional, earns nearly Rs. 50,000 a month, not including benefits.
Their household consists of their one-year-old son and an aunt who manages domestic affairs. Because of increased expenditure due to price rise, the couple's savings — around 30 per cent of their income — have started to pinch now.
"Saving for a rainy day is becoming a challenge," said Ms. Shanmugapriya, who pays Rs. 23,000 as EMI for home loan. This, when the finance minister, in his speech, stressed the need for increasing savings and their optimal allocation for higher economic growth.
As it is, the family complained, the rise in rail fares and petrol and food prices had thrown the household budget out of gear. "The price of good quality sesame oil has increased by Rs. 80 a litre in the past two months. It was around Rs. 190 before Pongal," said Ms. Shanmugapriya. The Budget did not address such minute aspects that bothered middle-class households, she said.
Some of the measures announced by Mr. Chidambaram to promote household savings did not enthuse the Babu household. There is a proposal to liberalise the Rajiv Gandhi Equity Savings Scheme to enable first-time investors to invest in mutual funds as well as listed shares. This, however, is aimed at higher middle-income groups with earnings greater than those of the Babu family.
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Mr. Babu's eyes were glued to the laptop screen as he read online the full text of the Budget speech. Towards the end, he came across the lines: "All the strength and succour you want is within yourself. Therefore, make your own future."
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Is it possible to be obsessed with a flowering tree? I discovered the eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) on a photo shoot in 2009. It was the first week of May and I was heading to an incredible collection of woodies at Folmer Landscaping, Botanical Gardens & Garden Centre in Walkerton, Ontario. What I wasn't prepared for was the spectacular redbud that had just come into bloom. When we were putting together this issue, I was happy to see the eastern redbud on the lineup for our Trees We Love column. With its spectacular vibrant colour and fleeting beauty, I know the redbud is a tree I'm enchanted with. I hope you share my feelings about this true harbinger of spring.
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