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Bungie Studio's Marty O'Donnell Accepts Star for Halo
The new Lara Croft gets her star - 2006 awards
Mayor Newsom, Archana Chattha (VP Metreon), and Nolan Bushnell at the 2005 inaugural ceremony
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Mario and Sonic The Hedgehog at the 2005 awards
Metreon's Archana Chattha Presents Star to Mario
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Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell headlined the event along with SEGA's Sonic the Hedgehog.
Sid Meier gets his 15 minutes worth
Bill Gardner, CEO of US Publishing for Eidos and Karima Adebibe, the new Lara Croft model
Everquest gets its award
John Carmack picks up his lifetime achievement award
March 21, 2006 The game industry continues to grow and with an entire generation now having been raised on games, it is a legitimate and burgeoning part of our culture. Which makes it worthwhile honouring the people who have played a role in the industry's formative years. Sony Entertainment's Metreon centre is a 350,000 square-foot entertainment complexlocated in the heart of downtown San Francisco that was opened 18 months ago. Last year Metreon launched the video game industry's version of the "walk of fame" to commemorate some of pop culture's most indelible icons of the digital screen. Last year the inaugural inductees were Shigeru Miyamoto (creator of "Mario Brothers" and "Donkey Kong") and Nolan Bushnell (co-founder of Atari and "Pong"), in the Lifetime Achievement category, and Halo, Link (The Legend of Zelda), Mario, and Sonic The Hedgehog in the category for favorite Games/Characters. This year fans have voted in six new inductees and all were on hand to claim their stars on the "walk of game." They were Sid Meier (creator of Civilization, Railroad Tycoon and Pirates) and John Carmack (Technical Director, id Software - developers of DOOM and QUAKE) for Lifetime Achievement, and Lara Croft (Tomb Raider), StarCraft, FINAL FANTASY and EverQuest as favorite Games/Characters.
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"Un Ballo in Maschera is a famous opera—all the great singers have sung it," David Alden says. "But do people know what this opera really is and the madness within this piece—the danger within it, and also the almost schizophrenic layering under the realistic surface? One could think about Ballo forever and never really get to the bottom of it." That, of course, is precisely what the director is attempting to do with his new production of this Verdi favorite, premiering on November 8. Alden believes the varieties of musical and dramatic tones are part of Ballo's appeal, and he intends to embrace the opera's myriad, sometimes conflicting identities rather than avoid them. He has the benefit of an extraordinary cast of Verdi singers helping him uncover the nuances of this dynamic score, including Sondra Radvanovsky as Amelia; Marcelo Álvarez as the king, Gustavo, who loves her; Dmitri Hvorostovsky as his most trusted adviser (and Amelia's husband); and Dolora Zajick and Stephanie Blythe alternating as the fortuneteller Madame Arvidsson. Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium.Ballo's tortuous birth process is one of the factors contributing to the challenge of staging it. Commissioned by the Teatro San Carlo in Naples to write an opera in 1859, Verdi turned to his librettist Antonio Somma, who offered a text about a royal assassination at a masked ball. This was based on a play by Eugène Scribe, which in turn derived from the 1793 murder of Sweden's King Gustavus III by a disgruntled courtier, Anckarström (dramatic license turned him into the husband of the king's beloved). Verdi instantly recognized the libretto as operatic gold. "Unfortunately," Alden explains, "it came up against the censors, because the political times in Italy were very tense." The assassination of a monarch on stage wasn't going to fly. The censors proposed outrageous changes, including setting the opera in a pre-Christian Viking epoch—surely the unlikeliest locale for a masked ball. But Verdi would have none of it: he took his opera to papal Rome, where the authorities were apparently more flexible than those in Naples. For the Rome Opera, Verdi and Somma came up with the compromise setting of colonial Boston, eliminating the drama's regicide. The capital of Puritanism was only slightly more plausible than a prehistoric Viking camp, but it was enough for Verdi. Ballo was produced in Rome and was a hit. The usual parameters of the debate about "authenticity" and "what the composer intended" were already obliterated before the opera even hit the stage, so the choice of a Boston or a Sweden setting remains fraught. Alden elaborates: "For an American director, it's amazingly seductive to do a Verdi opera that takes place in Boston. But, to be honest, it's just not right. It never was right, because the music that Verdi wrote, especially for the court, is so European and so elegant, and it's weirdly out of place in colonial Boston. If one can go back to the Swedish location, why not?" Alden and his team, including longtime collaborators Paul Steinberg (sets) and Brigitte Reiffenstuel (costumes), developed an aesthetic that is clearly Swedish, but different from the bewigged baroque background traditional for this choice. "We've made a dreamlike, slightly nightmarish early-20th-century environment, a very correct, buttoned-up Swedish court," Alden explains. "It's closer to Strindberg and Ingmar Bergman than to a Swedish Versailles." The setting, though, is only one of the unusual aspects of Ballo. There is also the trouser role of Oscar the page, sung by a lyric coloratura soprano and unique in Verdi's works. There's also the Act I scene with the fortuneteller, which delves into the supernatural, though, as usual in Verdi, the supernatural is less important than the human characters' reaction to it (as with the curse in Rigoletto, the magic forest in Falstaff, and the witches in Macbeth, for example). The fortuneteller scene reveals much more about the king's character than it does about, say, Swedish notions of the occult. Verdi often wrote about kings (Nabucco, Don Carlo, etc.), but Alden notes that Gustavo is different. "This piece is about a king who doesn't want to be a king anymore. He wants to disappear from all of his obligations and responsibilities. He's formed, in his imagination, more than anything else, a passion for the wife of his best supporter. He's trying to destroy the man who's trying to save him from assassination attempts and plots. It's like he's plotting his own death, rather beautifully and aesthetically and passionately. There's a kind of weird madness to this guy." In Alden's production, the king's room features a striking detail: a clas- sical painting of Icarus, who, as Alden reminds us, "created his own wings but flew too close to the sun and plunged to his death. It's the ultimate image of someone seeking too much pleasure, life, and power, and it somehow accompanies the king throughout the landscape of his adventures and to his death. The king is a sort of Icarus figure." Gustavo revels in the precariousness of his situation, even dramatizing it. "Every scene in this opera is like a masked ball," Alden says. "He turns every scene into a party." This includes the fortuneteller scene, which concludes with an elaborate ensemble that encapsulates Gustavo's character: "È scherzo od è follia," "It's a joke or it's madness." This tension between darkness and levity is emphasized throughout the opera. In one scene that ranks among Verdi's greatest, Oscar unknowingly interrupts a conspiracy to assassinate the king with the announcement of the masked ball (he uses the actual phrase "un ballo in maschera," underscoring this scene's importance). Oscar's music is pert, buoyant, and laughing, but in the context of the conspiracy, it's also irritating, goading, even ominous. "Verdi takes that kind of operetta-esque music and turns it inside out, because there's a dark element to this king's pursuit of escape and love and fun," says Alden. "There's an almost suicidal side to it. You have all these levels going on at the same time. It's like two or three different operas, kind of pushed together in this very interesting way." Actual gallows humor concludes Act II in a superbly understated and effective finale, as the men of the town laugh at the humiliated Anckarström at the Hangman's Post. Not even Wagner's Alberich (in Das Rheingold) or Kundry (in Parsifal) deliver more cynical depictions of the cruelty that can underlie laughter than the courtiers in this scene. "There are so many different kinds of laughter in this piece," Alden says. "There's light laughter; there's dark, demonic laughter; there's the laughter almost from the grave." Alden's production aims to integrate these seeming contradictions. "I think Verdi is asking for a theatrical style that can encompass lots of moods and can turn on a dime," he says. This challenge extends to the singers, whom he wants "to find acting styles that encompass the elegance and the music but that can also be unlocked to become very intense and emotional and melodramatic." Alden calls Ballo theatrical and musical "dynamite," an explosive mix because of, rather than in spite of, its disparate elements. "It's a truly amazing opera," he says, "because it's such a combination of different styles." —William BergerThis article was first published in the Met's Season Book in September 2012 and online in October 2012.
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The federal database of contractor integrity information -- criminal activities, canceled contracts, defaults -- is about to go public.
Until now, the database, maintained by GSA, was only accessible to the government.
What will this mean for contractors and the contracting process?
Rob Burton is the former deputy administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy and now with the Venable Law Firm in Washington.
He calls it the "bad apple" database because of what it contains.
"It's got information on criminal convictions in connection with the award or performance of the federal contracts or grants. It's not just contracts, it's also grants. Anything regarding civil liability, if it's over $5,000, administrative proceedings, like suspension or debarment, and settlements, where there's some type of acknowledgment of fault, and this is at the federal or state level."
The list has not been without controversy. The measure passed in the Defense Authorization Act last year, and Burton says initially it wasn't open to everyone.
"The compromise was that only contracting officials and certain folks in Congress -- not everybody in Congress -- would have access to this data. I've got to say, I did predict it would only be a matter of time, though I didn't think it would be this quick, where it would be open to the public, because a lot of folks, like the watchdog groups and the press, who thought that there was information in there that they should have were filing FOIA requests."
Some have said that, despite the best efforts of those involved, the list remains incomplete. Burton explains that, because the list relies on contractors themselves doing the reporting, they need to be especially careful.
"Since it's open to the whole world, and it's going to be very public, some contractors may not want to self report. They may just not enter the information. There may be a disincentive to be accurate. . . . I think there will be more of a chilling effect here, quite frankly, for contractors to report certain information, especially if they think it's irrelevant to the contract at hand and they may just not put it into the system, where they might have before where the access was very limited. So, you may be getting inaccuracies from the contractor deciding self-consciously not to report it."
Contracting officers, too, might start to get nervous. The more public the information, some argue, the more the actions of any officer might be subject to scrutiny. Burton says this could even result in more protests.
"A contracting officer is required now to consult this database before they make a contract award. That's very significant. They must look at this information. But, I'll tell you, what I'm most concerned about with respect to this whole thing, even when it was passed in 2009, is that it could possibly result in defacto debarment of a contractor. By that I mean, where a contracting officer, when they look at this information, they don't really understand it, they think, 'Wow, it looks negative. . . . I don't think I will award to this contractor'."
As for contractors purposefully leaving out information, Burton says another problem stems from the fact that there is no real way to police the list. Since it's all done on faith, information -- whether relevant or not -- could be left out and almost no one would know.
"That's the bottom line. It's really not [enforceable]. So much of our federal procurement system is based on self-certification. We rely on the contractors to tell us, because it's just such a big system that there's really no way for the government to find out. Now, if for some reason the government does find out, that could result in suspension and debarment of the company and they would be precluded from doing business with the federal government. So, there is risk if a contractor doesn't fess up, but I can see, now that this is going to be totally public, a contractor might have incentive to try and keep it quiet."


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Why Get Tested?
To determine if an overdose has occurred; to determine risk of liver damage and to help determine if treatment with an antidote is required
When to Get Tested?
When it is suspected that a person has ingested an overdose of acetaminophen or has signs and symptoms of toxicity, such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain; when following a patient, every 4 to 6 hours after an overdose of the drug is ingested
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm
Test Preparation Needed?
The Test Sample
What is being tested?
Acetaminophen is one of the most common pain relievers (analgesics) and fever reducers (antipyretics) available over the counter. It is generally regarded as safe. However, it is also the most common cause of toxic hepatitis in North America and Europe and one of the most common poisonings from either accidental or intentional overdose.
Acetaminophen is primarily processed (metabolized) by the liver. In therapeutic doses, the liver is able to process the drug safely without any harmful effects. When a large dose is ingested and/or when doses exceed the recommended amount over a period of time, however, the liver may be overwhelmed and may not process the excessive amount of drug. As a result, a toxic intermediate form of the drug can build up in the liver and cause damage to liver cells. If treatment is not given soon enough, liver failure may result.
For this reason, acetaminophen can be harmful or even fatal if not taken correctly and children in particular are at risk if caregivers do not follow dosing instructions carefully. Often, people do not realize that acetaminophen is one of the ingredients in many combination medications such as cold and flu preparations. If two or more of these medications are taken together, levels of acetaminophen may exceed safe limits.
Acetaminophen preparations come in varying strengths and several different forms, including tablets, capsules and liquid.
- For adults, the typical maximum daily limit for acetaminophen is 4000 milligrams (mg). Consuming more than 4000 mg in a 24-hour period is considered an overdose, while ingesting more than 7000 mg can lead to a severe overdose reaction unless treated promptly.
- For children, the amount that is considered an overdose depends on their age and body weight. (For more on this, see the MayoClinic webpage Acetaminophen and children: Why dose matters.)
If it is known or suspected that someone has ingested an overdose of acetaminophen, it is recommended to take the person to the emergency room. If a health practitioner determines that an overdose has occurred, treatment may include an antidote, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), which can help minimize damage to the liver, especially if given within 8 to 12 hours after an overdose. Though NAC is ideally administered within this timeframe, people who seek treatment more than 12 hours after ingestion may still be given the antidote.
Until recently, NAC for people who visit healthcare providers later than 24 hours after acetaminophen ingestion was not the standard of care for acetaminophen overdose management in the United States. However, study data from England suggest that NAC may be beneficial for acetaminophen-induced liver failure more than 24 hours after ingestion.
How is the sample collected for testing?
A blood sample is obtained by inserting a needle into a vein in the arm.
NOTE: If undergoing medical tests makes you or someone you care for anxious, embarrassed, or even difficult to manage, you might consider reading one or more of the following articles: Coping with Test Pain, Discomfort, and Anxiety, Tips on Blood Testing, Tips to Help Children through Their Medical Tests, and Tips to Help the Elderly through Their Medical Tests.
Another article, Follow That Sample, provides a glimpse at the collection and processing of a blood sample and throat culture.
Is any test preparation needed to ensure the quality of the sample?
No test preparation is needed.
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Mayo Clinic. Acetaminophen and children: Why dose matters. Available at http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/childrens-health/in-depth/acetaminophen/art-20046721 through http://www.mayoclinic.org. Last updated April 13, 2014. Accessed August 4, 2014.
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|Pentatonix Rocks at All Children's
Pentatonix, the five-member a cappella singing group that won the Season 3 championship of NBC's "The Sing Off" visited All Children's Hospital on Thursday, December 29, 2011. Fresh off of their opening act appearance for Cee Lo Green the previous night at St. Petersburg's Mahaffey Theater, they entertained patients, families, and staff with what they call "futuristic" a cappella versions of songs like "Born To Be Wild" and "Forget You." After an impromptu performance for families and staff in the hospital's main lobby, the group visited with children in our Heart Center and Pediatric Cancer Center.
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Hershey, before receiving treatment at the ASPCA Animal Hospital
Today the ASPCA arrested Queens resident Grimilda Amil for allegedly neglecting and starving her three-year-old male Yorkshire terrier, who has been recovering under our care for nearly two months.
Amil brought her Yorkie, Hershey, to an ASPCA Mobile/Spay Neuter Clinic on June 27. Alarmed at Hershey's condition, Clinic staff called our Humane Law Enforcement Agents, who quickly responded.
Amil relinquished ownership of Hershey to the ASPCA, and Agents transported the tiny dog to the ASPCA Animal Hospital.
There, veterinarians determined Hershey— whom they found to be emaciated, anemic and suffering from pressure sores—had been starved. At that time, Hershey weighed just 5.2 pounds. Today he weighs in at 10.1 pounds, a 94% increase!
Hershey is completing his recovery in a caring ASPCA foster home. When he's ready, he'll be made available for adoption.
Amil, 55, was charged with one count of misdemeanor animal cruelty. If convicted, she faces up to one year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. She is due in Queens Criminal Court on October 4.
If you suspect you've witnessed animal cruelty, please don't hesitate to report it.
I amgoing to be very severe. Starve the owner, deny the owner any special priviliges, and if that doesen't work......kill the bastard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is continually stated that others do not know why owners do this. Why not ask them in order to find out ? It will carry on for ever if the public, and the courts make no effort to find out. Also agree to a publication of names and addresses of all convictions. Without such action these mindless individuals will continue their appalling behaviour for all time, and the fault is partly ours unless WE do something about it.
forget the fine - jail the bitch!!!!
She needs to be punished more than thousand dollars! Community service in a aspca for a thousand hours nd even that is not enough for starving n innocent animal!
I always believed that animal abusers should suffer the same fate they inflict on animals. It's good to know others feel the same way! An eye for an eye, then maybe we won't see an increase in this abusive behavior.
That poor baby . . . someone needs to take his owner and starve her the way she starved him.
Why? What kind of person watches while their animal companion starves?
I don't know about this case, but the owners are so often a 300 pounder who would never skip a meal or a snack themselves.
Myself, I have a harder time trying to keep my dogs and cats from getting fat. I have a hard time saying no to treats and what not when they beg. Starving is one thing my pets will never know.
The laws for such a horible crime shoud me so much more savere.


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As cable operators continue to expand their video-on-demand, Internet, and standard cable television offerings, they face considerable pressure to reduce operational expenses. With head-end space at a premium, operators need high-density systems that can provide advanced functionality with minimal consumption of rack space and power.
C-COR is a global provider of network solutions that deliver advanced voice, video, and data. Engineers at C-COR use MathWorks tools to develop high-density edge quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) systems that convert video content and Internet data into signals used by home set-top boxes and cable modems. MathWorks tools enable C-COR to reduce costs by simulating multiple design options and verifying the system before committing it to VHDL code.
"The QAM modulator is a fairly complex product," says Jim Failla, development engineer at C-COR. "MathWorks tools enable us to develop our architecture in a simulation environment, where we can debug, improve, and verify it before implementing on hardware."
C-COR needed to develop a QAM system that complied with stringent International Telecommunications Union (ITU) standards, including ITU-T J.83/B. "We are developing a high-density and low power-consumption solution," explains Failla. "To achieve this, we need spot-on filtering. We have multiple banks of digital filtering, numerous different filter topologies, and various roll-offs for the filters. The challenge is finding the optimal topology, filter types, and filter values as quickly as possible."
In the past, C-COR implemented designs in VHDL before downloading the code to an FPGA for debugging and testing. To minimize tuning and debugging time, C-COR's goal was to do 90% of the debugging for the QAM modulator in the simulation environment rather than in the lab.
C-COR engineers used MathWorks tools to design the QAM modulator, verify it through simulation, and rapidly find a set of filters that met the system's performance objectives.
Dean Painchaud, principal engineer at C-COR, worked with Failla and other C-COR engineers to develop the system architecture. Using Simulink®, Communications System Toolbox™, and Signal Processing Toolbox™ software, Failla then implemented the architecture as a detailed circuit-level model.
Failla used DSP sources, communications filters, and the QAM Modulator block from Communications System Toolbox to produce a baseband representation of the QAM modulated signal. He used Signal Processing Toolbox to design and analyze finite impulse response (FIR) digital filters.
Failla attended a MathWorks training course on writing advanced S-functions to customize Simulink blocks. "The course provided in-depth understanding. It was very helpful," he notes.
Failla wrote S-functions to implement a form of fractional resampling that matched QAM 256 data rates to ITU specifications.
After running simulations to debug the system and confirm that it met performance specifications, the team used Simulink to demonstrate the system to senior management and secure approval to move forward.
To optimize the system, C-COR engineers needed to evaluate several filter topologies and dozens of filter types and values. They used Parallel Computing Toolbox™ software to accelerate this process by running simulations concurrently on an eight-node computer cluster assembled from decommissioned machines.
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Once the system was fully verified and optimized in Simulink, C-COR engineers translated it to VHDL for implementation on an FPGA. C-COR is working on new versions of the QAM modulator that comply with ITU-T J.83/A and C for European and Japanese markets.
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Business School
- Adjunct Visiting Professor
- Bloomington
- Diploma, University of Bonn, 1981
- PhD, University of Bonn, 1986
Professional Experience
- Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Spring 2005
- Bank of Japan 2002
- Sultanate of Oman, 2001
- European Parliament, 1998, 1999
- World Bank, Economic Development Institute 1998, 2006
- Research Consultant, Interamerican Development Bank, 1996, 1997, 1999
- Special Consultant, European Commission 1995
- Visiting Professor, Tel Aviv University 1995
- International Baltic Economic Commission, 1991
- Visiting Professor, Catholic University of Leuven, July-August, 1991
- Visiting Professor, University of Giessen, May-June 1991
- Research Consultant, International MonetaryFund, Washington DC, March 1991, March 1992; March 1995, May 1998, July 2001
- Visiting Research Fellow, University of Bonn, May - August 1990
- Visiting Scholar, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, April 1990
- Visiting Assistant Professor, Indiana University 1987 - 88
- Visiting Scholar, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, February to April 1987, Jan. to August 1989
Awards, Honors & Certifications
- Research Fellow, BRUEGEL, Brussels, since 2005
- Program Chair, Annual Conference of the International Institute for Public Finance 2005
- Invited Lecture, Annual Meetings of the German Economics Association (Verein für Socialpolitik), October 2003
- Opening Lecture, Journees de l'Association Francaise de Science Economique, May 2003
- Inaugural Francis Y Edgeworth Lecture, Irish Economic Association, May 2002
- Academic Advisory Council of the German Federal Minister of Economics, since 2001
- Member, Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher Leopoldina, since 2001
- Fellow World Economic Forum 2001, 2002, 2003
- Research Council of Deutsche Bundesbank, 2000-
- Academic Advisory Council, Hallesches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung, 1999-
- Macroeconomic Committee of the German Economic Association (Chairman), 2000-
- Council of the European Economic Association, 1999-2002
- Commite Economique de la Nation, France, 1999-2003
- Council of the German Economic Association, 1998-
- First Winner of the Gossen Prize of the Verein für Socialpolitik (German Economics Association), 1997
- Thyssen Lecture, Georgetown University, April 1997
- CEPR Economic Policy Panel, 1992-94
- Research Fellow, Center for Economic Policy Research, London, since 1992
- Best Teacher Award, Indiana University School of Business Graduate Student Committee 1991
Professional Interests
International Macroeconomics, Public Finance, Federalism
Selected Publications
Jürgen von Hagen, 2010. "The Sustainability of Public Finances and Fiscal Policy Coordination in the EMU", 412, CASE-Center for Social and Economic Research. Read Abstract ››
Kerstin Bernoth & Jürgen von Hagen & Casper G. de Vries, 2010. "The Forward Premium Puzzle and Latent Factors Day by Day", Discussion Papers of DIW Berlin 989, DIW Berlin, German Institute for Economic Research. Read Abstract ››
Ralf Hepp & Jürgen von Hagen, 2010. "Interstate Risk Sharing in Germany: 1970-2006", Working papers 2010-13, University of Connecticut, Department of Economics. Read Abstract ››
von Hagen, Jürgen (2010), "Sticking to Fiscal Plans: The Role of Institutions," Public Choice, Vol. 144, No. 3-4, September, pp. 487-503. Read Abstract ››
von Hagen, Jürgen and Jean Pisani-Ferry (2009), "To The Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs," in André Sapir (ed.), Memos to the New Commission, Brussels: Bruegel.
von Hagen, Jürgen and Valeriya Dinger (2009), "Does Interbank Borrowing Reduce Risk?," Journal of Money, Credit, and Banking, Vol. 41, No. 2-3, March-April, pp. 491-506. Read Abstract ››
von Hagen, Jürgen and Jizhong Zhou (2009), "Fear of Floating and Pegging. A Simultaneous Choice Model of De-jure and De-facto Exchange Rate Regimes in Developing Countries," Open Economies Review, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 293-315. Read Abstract ››
von Hagen, Jürgen and Valeriya Dinger (2009), "How Small are the Banking Sectors in Central and Eastern European Countries Really?," Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance, Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 96-118. Read Abstract ››
von Hagen, Jürgen, Ludger Schuknecht, and Guido Wolswijk (2009), "Government Risk Premiums in the Bond Market: EMU and Canada," European Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 25, No. 3, September, pp. 371-384. Read Abstract ››
Robin Pope & Reinhard Selten & Sebastian Kube & Jürgen von Hagen, 2009. "Prominent Numbers, Indices and Ratios in Exchange Rate Determination and Financial Crashes: in Economists' Models, in the Field and in the Laboratory," Bonn Econ Discussion Papers bgse18_2009, University of Bonn, Germany. Read Abstract ››
Jürgen von Hagen, 2009. "Monetary Policy on the Way Out of the Crisis", Policy Contributions 379, Bruegel. Read Abstract ››
Jürgen von Hagen & Jean Pisani-Ferry & Jakob von Weizsäcker, 2009. "Exit: Time to Plan," Essays and Lectures 343, Bruegel. Read Abstract ››
Hepp, Ralf & von Hagen, Jürgen, 2009. "Fiscal Federalism in Germany: Stabilization and Redistribution Before and After Unification," CEPR Discussion Papers 7246, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers. Read Abstract ››
Jürgen von Hagen & Jean Pisani-Ferry & Jakob von Weizsäcker, 2009. "A European Exit Strategy," Policy Briefs 344, Bruegel. Read Abstract ››
Robin Pope, & Reinhard Selten, & Sebastian Kube, & Jürgen von Hagen, 2009. "Managed Floats to Damp Shocks like 1982-5 and 2006-9: Field and Laboratory Evidence for Chinese Interest in a Single World Currency," Bonn Econ Discussion Papers bgse26_2009, University of Bonn, Germany. Read Abstract ››
Jürgen von Hagen, 2009. "The Monetary Mechanics of the Crisis," Policy Contributions 335, Bruegel. Read Abstract ››
Schuknecht, Ludger & von Hagen, Jürgen & Wolswijk, Guido, 2009. "Government Bond Risk Premiums in the EU revisited: The Impact of the Financial Crisis," CEPR Discussion Papers 7499, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers. Read Abstract ››
Zimmermann, Klaus F. & Burda, Michael C. & Konrad, Kai A. & Schneider, Friedrich & Schneider, Hilmar & von Hagen, Jürgen & Wagner, Gert G., 2009. "The Petersberg Declaration," IZA Policy Papers No. 1, Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA). Read Abstract ››
Jürgen von Hagen & Iulia Siedschlag, 2008. "Managing Capital Flows: Experiences from Central and Eastern Europe," Papers WP234, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). Read Abstract ››
Jürgen von Hagen & Charles Wyplosz, 2008. "EMU's Decentralized System of Fiscal Policy," European Economy - Economic Papers 306, Directorate General Economic and Monetary Affairs, European Commission. Read Abstract ››
von Hagen, Jürgen, Klaus F. Zimmermann, Michael C. Burda, Kai Konrad, Friedrich Schneider, Hilmar Schneider, and Gert G. Wagner (2008), "Petersberger Erklärung: Anstöße für eine zukunftsgerichtete Arbeitsmarktpolitik," Wirtschaftsdienst, Vol. 88, No. 12, pp. 814-815. Read Abstract ››
von Hagen, Jürgen (2008), "European Experiences with Fiscal Rules and Institutions," in Elizabeth Garrett, Elizabeth A. Graddy, and Howell E. Jackson (eds.), Fiscal Challenges - An Interdisciplinary Approach to Budget Policy, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Read Abstract ››
von Hagen, Jürgen, Alan Ahearne, and Birgit Schmitz (2008), "Current Account Imbalances in the Euro Area," in Anders Aslund and Marek Dabrowski (eds.), Challenges of Globalization, Washington, D.C.: Peterson Institute for International Economics. Read Abstract ››
- Jürgen von Hagen, "Coming of Age: Report on the Euro Area" (with Jean Pisani-Ferry, Philippe Aghion, Marek Belka, Lars Heikensten, and Andre Sapir) Bruegel Blueprint 4, Brussels: Bruegel 2008.
von Hagen, Jürgen and Haiping Zhang (2008), "Financial Frictions, Capital Reallocation, and Aggregate Fluctuations," Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, Vol. 32, No. 3, pp. 978-999. Read Abstract ››
von Hagen, Jürgen and Haiping Zhang (2008), "A Welfare Analysis of Capital Account Liberalization," Review of International Economics, Vol. 16, No. 3, August, pp. 576-590. Read Abstract ››
von Hagen, Jürgen and Jizhong Zhou (2008), "The Interaction Between Capital Controls and Exchange Rate Regimes: Evidence from Developing Countries," International Economic Journal, Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 163-185. Read Abstract ››
von Hagen, Jürgen and Stefan Niemann (2008), "Coordination of Monetary and Fiscal Policies: A Fresh Look at the Issue," Swedish Economic Policy Review, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 89-124. Read Abstract ››
von Hagen, Jürgen, Karl-Martin Ehrhart, Roy Gardner, and Claudia Keser (2007), "Budget Processes: Theory and Experimental Evidence," Games and Economic Behavior, 59:2, 279-292. Read Abstract ››
von Hagen, Jürgen, Mark Hallerberg, and Rolf R. Strauch (2007), "The Design of Fiscal Rules and Forms of Governance in European Union Countries," European Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 23, No. 2, pp. 338-359. Read Abstract ››
von Hagen, Jürgen and Tai-kuang Ho (2007), "Money Market Pressure and Banking Crises," Journal of Money, Credit, and Banking, Vol. 39, No. 5, pp. 1037-1066. Read Abstract ››


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Northern Illinois senior QB Jordan Lynch completed 26 of 32 attempts for 345 yards and two touchdowns in the school's 48-27 win over Ball State.
BYU signed 2015 OL recruit Manase Tu'ungafasi, a 6'7/322 lbs rugby player from New Zealand.
Michigan graduate CB Blake Countess will transfer to Auburn.
Former Auburn sophomore CB Kamryn Melton transferred to Troy.
Oregon senior QB Vernon Adams "should beat out junior Jeff Lockie to become the Ducks' starter and serve as a stop-gap of sorts while younger quarterbacks become more acclimated," reports NFL Media.
Former Texas A&M sophomore QB Kenny Hill made his transfer to TCU official.
Former Oklahoma junior RB Keith Ford will transfer to Texas A&M.
Penn State dismissed CB Da'Quan Davis following drug and underage drinking charges.
Ohio State junior RB Ezekiel Elliott's injured left wrist has been fully medically cleared.
Arkansas HC Bret Bielema is shuffling his starting OL, including LT, RT and RG.
Missouri dismissed projected starting redshirt sophomore DE Marcus Loud for a violation of team rules.
NFL Media notes that Alabama junior DT A'Shawn Robinson "plays a lot like former Alabama defensive tackle Marcell Dareus, who was the No. 3 overall pick of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills."


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Men's Basketball Gets Back on Track with 87-74 Victory at Barber-Scotia
January 10, 2013
CONCORD, N.C. - Pfeiffer University shot 49% from the field on Thursday night en route to an 87-74 victory at Barber-Scotia College. The Falcons get back in the win column improving to 3-9 overall while the Sabers fall to 1-17.
Pfeiffer wouldn't see the lead early on until five minutes in after Tayron Gibson hit on a pair of free throws while a later three by Matt Ellwood put the Falcons up 14-12 just 27 seconds later. CJ Woodberry would get in on the action with a tip-in and dunk 33 ticks a part before the Sabers ran out on a 12-0 run to grab their largest lead of the half at 10, 33-23 with 7:46 to play before the half.
Woodberry would stop the streak with another dunk 10 seconds later while another triple for Ellwood made it a three-point game just a minute later. Coming up on three minutes left in the half, Ellwood connected on his fourth three of the half to put Pfeiffer up for good as the Falcons took a 47-42 lead into the locker room.
The second half clock started with Pfeiffer quickly going up by nine after a Kenny Tappin three-pointer 2:46 into the period. An 8-1 run soon put Pfeiffer up 11 after a triple by Josh Humphrey at the 11:58 mark of the second. An old-fashioned three-point play by AJ Clark would push the Falcon advantage to a dozen before another Humphrey lay in gave the visitors their largest lead of the night at 13, 68-55 with 10:06 to play. Pfeiffer would continue their second half dominance as a spinning jumper in the lane by Clark extended the lead to 20 with just over five minutes left.
AJ Clark led all scorers for the Falcons with 19, followed by Humphrey's double-double with 18 points and 11 boards. Tayron Gibson contributed 17 points while Ellwood finished with 15 on the night hitting on five triples. Aaron Davis would lead all scorers with 21 on the night for Barber-Scotia.
The Falcons will now get back into Conference Carolinas play on Saturday traveling to King for a 7:30 p.m. matchup with the Tornado. Live stats and video will be available through http://www.gofalconsports.com.


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Join Washington National Opera for M&M'S® Opera in the Outfield at Nationals Park!
Celebrate the eighth season of free live opera simulcasts at the ballpark by joining WNO for the family friendly opera, Gioachino Rossini's Cinderella on Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m.
M&M'S® Opera in the Outfield will take place rain or shine!
Arrive early to Nationals Park to enjoy entertainment and activities including:
- A Royal Parade in which kids of all ages are invited to arrive in costume and march around the lower concourse (begins at 6:00 p.m. Please meet at section 131-132 at 5:45 p.m.)
- Photo opportunities for kids of all ages with characters from Cinderella and with the living statue of Babe Ruth
- Chances to win prizes, including tickets to family friendly Kennedy Center performances, the opportunity to attend the Kennedy Center 4th of July Celebration, and two tickets to the Kennedy Center 18th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
- Performances by local artists including students from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Opera Program and the Watkins Elementary Choir
- A screening of the Warner Bros. cartoon "What's Opera, Doc?," starring Bugs Bunny and his nemesis Elmer Fudd
- A meet and greet with Chief Chocolate Officer (CCO) of M&M'S® Ms. Brown
- Kids can also play in the open playground, dress up with items from our costume trunk, visit the craft table, and have their faces painted
- And more!
Seating in the Outfield
Due to the increased popularity of M&M'S® Opera in the Outfield, patrons wishing to sit in the outfield will be required to pick up a wristband when they enter Nationals Park. The wristbands will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be distributed at a table to the left of Center Field Plaza when the gates open at 5 p.m.
- Wristbands are free and the only way to gain access to outfield seating.
- Wristbands will be distributed at a table to the left of Center Field Plaza near the Family Picnic Area (at sections 141-143). There will be signs to guide you to the table and to the field entrances.
- Distribution of wristbands will begin promptly at 5 p.m. when the park gates open.
- Seating is limited, so the wristbands will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. You must be present to receive a wristband; one (1) wristband per person.
- Once all of the available wristbands have been claimed, an announcement will be made over the stadium sound system and field access will be closed to those without a wristband.
- Guests are able to check their strollers at our Guest Services locations in Center Field Plaza and at Section 131 on the main concourse.
Plenty of free seating will be available throughout the park for the duration of the evening. Only outfield seating requires a wristband.
Accessible seating is available throughout the park. Arrangements for a wheelchair to transport a guest to a seat from the park entrance must be made in advance by calling the Nationals Guest Services at (202) 640-7580 (voice).
This event will be captioned.
Assistive listening devices (ALDs) may be signed out free of charge from Guest Services located at the Center Field Gate. A valid driver's license will be held until the device is returned.
For additional information about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please visit the Nationals' website or contact the Kennedy Center's Accessibility Office at (202) 416-8727 (voice) or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Nationals Park is located at 1500 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003.
Guests who plan to sit in the outfield grass may bring blankets to sit on. Chairs are not permitted on the grass. Nationals Park concessions will be open for the simulcast. No alcoholic beverages may be brought into Nationals Park. No bags larger than 16 inches x 16 inches x 8 inches will be allowed into the ballpark. All bags are subject to inspection. Guests are prohibited from bringing hard containers into Nationals Park. Click here for a complete list of prohibited items in Nationals Park.
For complete information about your visit to Nationals Park, visit the Nationals' website.
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Metro is the quickest and easiest way to get to Nationals Park.
Take Metro's Green Line to Navy Yard-Ballpark station it's just a half block from Nationals Park. And remember, Metro has more than 57,000 parking spaces at its stations.
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She's making another swim for another cause
Photo courtesy Krissy Davis
Former Marysville Pilchuck High School swimmer Emily von Jentzen on a dock at Stehekin, at the north end of Lake Chelan, before starting her nearly 50-mile swim in 2011.
Von Jentzen swims in Lake Chelan during her nearly 50-mile endurance test in 2011 that raised money for the family of Katelyn Roker, a 6-year-old Montana girl who died of cancer later that year.
Those open-water endurance tests helped the 2001 Marysville Pilchuck High School graduate raise thousands of dollars for seriously ill children. Von Jentzen, 30, is an attorney who was on swim teams in high school and at Central Washington University.
The 2011 Chelan swim took a physical and an emotional toll. Now, she's ready to again challenge the waves and ease the troubles of another family.
"I'm waking up at 3 a.m. Sunday, and hope to be swimming by 3:30 a.m. That's the plan," von Jentzen said Tuesday from Kalispell, Mont., where she is an assistant attorney general with the state of Montana's Child Protection Unit.
Her goal is to complete a 70-mile perimeter swim of Canyon Ferry Lake near Helena, Mont. She hopes to do it in about 44 hours.
"It's a lot warmer than Chelan. I'm trying this one without a wet suit, to be eligible for a record," she said.
In 1963, according to the World Open Water Swimming Association, an Egyptian man swam 60 miles across Lake Michigan in 34 hours, 38 minutes. Success at Canyon Ferry Lake would snag for von Jentzen the nonstop lake swim record without a wetsuit, but that's not why she's doing it.
This swim is all about a boy and his dog.
Donations will cover the costs of a service dog for 3-year-old Carter Hasselbach. Von Jentzen has created a nonprofit organization, the Enduring Waves Foundation, as a way to use swimming to help Carter and other children with medical issues. The foundation's 501(c)(3) tax-exemption status is pending, she said.
Carter, who lives in Helena, has serious breathing problems and has mobility issues. Diagnosed with severe tracheomalacia and bronchial malacia, his trachea and bronchial tubes close when he breathes or coughs.
Amy Hasselbach, his mother, said Thursday that her son needs oxygen to sleep, takes a daily dose of steroids, and has bone-density deficiencies that put him at risk of fractures. He has been hospitalized nearly 50 times, and travels often to Children's Hospital Colorado to see specialists.
He also has a loyal new friend, a standard poodle named Minnie. Von Jentzen helped the family get Minnie and arranged for service-dog training in Helena.
"We could never afford this," Amy Hasselbach said.
Since Minnie joined the household in May, Hasselbach said her son sleeps through the night, and is comforted as he undergoes tests and other medical procedures.
"Minnie goes to the hospital with him. We have an all-access prescription. She can go on the airplane, where Carter gets severe anxiety, and she can go for blood work with Carter," Amy Hasselbach said. "Emily is such a blessing to our family. She has given Carter a lifelong gift."
Krissy Davis, von Jentzen's sister, lives in Mill Creek. "She's amazing. I'm her cheerleader," said Davis, who was on the escort boat during her sister's grueling 36-hour Chelan swim.
"The hard part, as her older sister, toward the end of that swim she was crying. I just wanted to pull her out. She is one tough girl, that's for sure," Davis said.
Davis will be back in Montana to watch this weekend's swim, along with her daughter, a Jackson High School swimmer. A sophomore at Jackson, Hannah Davis, 14, has been swimming competitively since she was 8. She hadn't done much lake swimming before visiting her aunt in Montana a couple weeks ago.
"I wouldn't do it with anyone else," Hannah said. "I did use a wetsuit. For her it's warm, but it was pretty cold."
Von Jentzen's Chelan swim was daunting long after she got out of the water. She suffered some renal failure, due to pain medication she took during the swim, and from dehydration. With better training, she feels ready for Canyon Ferry.
"Going into the Chelan swim, I don't know if I would call it naive, but I wasn't as well prepared," von Jentzen said. She said she didn't quit due to "sheer stubbornness."
More pain came weeks after she swam Chelan when 6-year-old Katelyn Roker died of cancer. Von Jentzen's Chelan swim raised about $8,000 for the Kalispell girl's family, and Katelyn was able to be on the boat during part of von Jentzen's effort.
The swimmer does stay in touch with Karmyn Flanagan. The Missoula girl, who was treated for leukemia, was helped by money raised through von Jentzen's Flathead Lake swim in 2010.
"Karmyn is doing well. She just had her sixth birthday," von Jentzen said.
How to help
Emily von Jentzen created the Enduring Waves Foundation to raise money for children with serious health issues through open-water swimming. Proceeds from her "Carter's Cause: 4 Paws," an attempt to swim 70 miles in Montana's Canyon Ferry Lake, will pay expenses for a service dog for 3-year-old Carter Hasselbach, of Helena, Mont. Learn more: www.enduringwaves.com.
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Profits for the biggest U.S. energy producers including Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) are poised to decline the most since the financial meltdown of 2008-09 as the drilling technique known as fracking collapses natural gas prices. Exxon and Chesapeake Energy Corp. (CHK), which today reports 2011 earnings, will see net income in 2012 slide 7 percent and 10 percent, respectively, according to the mean of analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg. That would be the biggest drop since 2009 for the companies, the largest U.S. gas producers. While higher global demand for transportation fuels drove up crude prices about 30 percent since 2009, the domestic gas glut is pinching earnings for producers even as it pushes the U.S. toward energy independence. Especially hurt are Chesapeake and ConocoPhilli
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The BUAV has joined a coalition of organisations from Germany and Switzerland to file a joint opposition against a patent on genetically engineered chimpanzees granted to the US company, Intrexon. Patent EP1456346 was granted by the European Patent Office (EPO) in February 2012. The chimpanzees will be manipulated with synthetic DNA originating from insects and are intended for use in pharmaceutical research.
The joint opposition argues that the patent violates the ethical provisions in patent law. The opponents are the Albert Schweitzer Foundation for Our Contemporaries, British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV), Deutscher Tierschutzbund, Gen-ethisches Netzwerk (GeN), Gesellschaft für oekologische Forschung, No Patents on Life!, Pro Wildlife, Schweizerische Arbeitsgruppe Gentechnologie (SAG), Schweizer Tierschutz (STS), Testbiotech and Wild Chimpanzee Foundation Germany (WCF).
Michelle Thew, Chief Executive of the BUAV stated:''It is unethical to patent sentient beings. People do not "invent" these animals. Patenting the animals would be to treat them as machines, not individuals deserving of moral concern. Furthermore, patenting creates an incentive to manipulate and alter animals for economic gain, often to their detriment.'
"Animals should be seen as fellow creatures, treated with the respect they deserve and protected from commercial abuse. There is absolutely no justification for patenting great apes - it would, in fact, be an affront to our own species", says Christoph Then for Testbiotech. "The EPO has gone far beyond boundaries accepted by European society. It is time to stop patents on animals."
The EPO has granted three patents on genetically engineered chimpanzees this year, two of them for Intrexon and a third patent was granted to the US company, Altor BioScience. In all, the EPO has already granted around 1200 patents on animals, since the first one in 1992 for the so-called "oncomouse". Several patents have been granted on great apes. In 2010, the company Bionomics received a patent on genetically engineered chimpanzees suffering from an epileptic disorder (EP 1852505).
Some EU countries, including the UK, have already prohibited experiments on great apes and the EU has adopted Directive 2010/63/EU which places a ban on the use of great apes in research, except under exceptional circumstances.


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WORST: We really don't know what to call Eve's ensemble, but the word ugly comes to mind. The gorgeous singer was in London for The Gumball 3000 Rally launch party wearing spandex paneled leggings with a sheer shirt, which featured a tail.
BEST: We were thrilled to see Rihanna step out in Paris, wearing this super-classy, Burberry Prorsum Trench from the Spring 2010 Collection, especially because she added an edge to the look with her Balmain booties.
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WORST: Melissa Joan Hart attended the 2010 Lucille Lortel Awards in NYC, pairing an unflattering, one-shouldered mini with bright, pink sandals.
BEST: Zoe Kazan looked polished and put together in a shimmery skirt and black top at the Lucille Lortel Awards in NYC.
BEST: Kelly Rowland showed off her bombshell style at Scott Barnes' book launch in Miami, weaning a black, strapless gown with black and gold accessories.
WORST: John Goodman hit Jazz Fest in New Orleans, dressed like a river rafting tour guide.
BEST: Sarah Jessica Parker looked comfy in couture at the Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, wearing a shimmery silver look from the Stella McCartney Spring 2009 Collection.
WORST: Would you let your 16-year-old daughter go out in public like this? Taylor Momsen was barely dressed, while performing in New Jersey, wearing hideous black and red strapped boots.
WORST: Only Madonna would wear embellished sandals with a track suit.
BEST: Beyonce got glam, wearing loads of black and gold, while out and about in NYC. The bombshell wore a Patricia Field mini, which featured a Keith Haring, toting a luxe Givenchy bag.
WORST: Sarah Jessica Parker was the polar opposite of Sexy, while out in NYC, wearing a frumpy grey skirt with an oversized t-shirt and white, sneakers.
WORST: Peaches Geldof looked rough and restless, while enjoying an afternoon in West Hollywood, wearing "patriotic" biker threads.
BEST: Kate Hudson shimmered in a playful romper, toting a fab Louis Vuitton bag, while out on the town in NYC.
BEST: Fierce fashionista Chloe Sevigny looked edgy in all black, while out and about in NYC, wearing a refined, floor-length trench with a belted mini.
BEST: Christy Turlington radiated in a playful, floral jumper, while out in NYC, toning down the look with strappy, grey sandals.
BEST: Kate Bosworth looked smoking hot, pairing together J Brand cutoffs with a white button-down shirt for an evening out in NYC.
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Dog Melena
Dog Melena
Black, tarry stools containing digested blood are called melena. This is not fresh blood. Melena can indicate a life threatening illness. This is especially true if it persists or if it gets worse.
Melena begins when the bleeding is in the small intestine or the stomach. It is high in the digestive tract which allows it to be digested and become black. This is different from Hematochezia, which occurs in the lower part of the large intestine.
The main cause of melena is disease such as Dog Cancer. It is important to determine the cause in order to treat it successfully.
• Intestinal parasites, viral, fungal or bacterial infections need to be ruled out
• Tumors
• Foreign bodies in the intestine
• There are a variety of intestinal disorders that can cause melena such as twisting of the stomach
• Dog Heatstroke, other infections, some cancers, excess stomach acid
• Metabolic disorders such as kidney or Dog Liver Failure and Dog Addisons Disease
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• If your dog licks a bleeding wound or has bleeding in the mouth, that blood can turn dark and be considered melena
• Blood clotting disorders
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• If your dog has abdominal surgery in the area of the upper gastrointestinal tract, there can be melena that is brief.
• Lack of blood supply that is secondary to shock, intussusceptions or blockage of circulation to the intestine can cause death of the tissue and consequently melena.
Signs and Symptoms
Your dog may Dog Vomiting, Dog Diarrhea with dark stools, pale gums due to blood loss, Dog Loss of Weight, Dog Loss of Appetite and Dog Increased Urination and/or Dog Increased Thirst and drinking.
Your veterinarian will perform several diagnostic tests to establish a cause.
• The standard lab studies will be done. These will include complete blood count, chemical profile and urinalysis.
• Serology will determine infectious diseases.
• Coagulation profile will determine if it is a clotting disorder
• Examination of a stool sample will determine if it is blood
• X-rays of the chest and abdomen
• Ultrasound examination of the abdomen
• Upper GI barium series
• Endoscopic examination
Treatment Options
If your dog has eaten something they shouldn't have, treatment may consist of removing the foreign object and keeping an eye on your dog for improvement. If the signs are minimal, your dog may be able to go home with you. There will be dietary restrictions that you should follow. These will include a bland diet that contains food that is easily digested.
Any medications that can irritate the stomach need to be avoided. This includes aspirin, corticosteroids and any NSAID's.
It is possible that your vet will prescribe medication to decrease the amount of stomach acid that is produced and coat the stomach as well.
If hospitalization is necessary, your dog will receive intravenous fluids, blood and support. Once the bleeding has stopped your dog will be able to go home.
Home Care
Adhere to the dietary restrictions that your vet has placed on your dog. Be sure to administer all of the medication that has been prescribed. Keep any potential irritants away from your dog.
Suggested Products
Nu-Pet Vitamin & Antioxidant Wafers
Cancer Support Kit – Dogs
Tripsy for Dog Kidney Disease
Plantaeris for Dog Diarrhea
Milk Thistle for Dog Liver Disease
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Hello, dear Roberto and all. Xxoo
I woke with an out of the blue craving for Bvlgari Black, so that's my SOTD.
Get better wishes to Wolfie and best to all.
Thread: SOTD Tuesday 30th April 2013
Hello everyone. Have a nice day. Best to all
from samples
Have I told you about the scent of jasmine? Have I spoken about the smell of the sea? The earth is scented. And I perfume myself to enhance what I am. That's why I can not wear a perfume that bothers me. Perfuming is an instinctive wisdom. And like all art, it requires some knowledge of yourself..."
Clarice Lispector ( 1920-1977) - Perfumes da Terra / Earth Perfumes
Hello, dear Roberto and all. Xxoo
I woke with an out of the blue craving for Bvlgari Black, so that's my SOTD.
Get better wishes to Wolfie and best to all.
"I felt something so intense, I could only express it in a perfume." - Jacques Guerlain
L'Artisan Fou d'Absinthe.
I don't know much about medicine, but I know what I like. -- S.J. Perelman
Good morning all !. Ramon Monegal Impossible Iris.
Wolfie, hope you are feeling improved today
Tom Ford Bois Marocain
Bonjour Mesdames!
Hi all! Iris for me today too. Iris de Nuit
Coco Noir, one light spritz ...and I love it!
Took a good friend for a convertible ride on secluded Austrian roads - over the fields, through woods...
What could have been better than vintage Chergui for the occasion? Nada, right
Friends coming for asparagus tonight. We get them locally and literally wet, so fresh are they.
Have a good day!
Good morning, everyone -
I'm in Patou 1000, vintage-70s parfum. Y'all have a great day!
Science is not only compatible with spirituality, it is a profound source of spirituality. When we recognize our place in an immensity of light-years and in the passage of ages, when we grasp the intricacy, beauty, and subtlety of life, then that soaring feeling, that sense of elation and humility combined, is surely spiritual. ..Carl Sagan
Good afternoon people!
I am wearing Casaque by LLP.
A woman without perfume is like a flower without a scent.
Meharees by L' Erbolario
O Des Soupirs by LM Parfums
Chevignon by Chevignon this AM
These things cannot be long hidden: the Sun, the Moon, the Truth--Buddha
Good morning! Rainy here today, we've gotten almost an inch so far.
Hope there is some improvement today, T.
Wearing Gucci by Gucci this morning.
Have a great day, everyone!
Good morning fragrant people.
I am testing the lovely Osmanthus Blossom by Jo Malone today. It's actually kind of perfect for today. It stormed all morning, rain pouring, and now the sky is starting to lighten, and the rain is turning into that soft spring rain. I will hop over to the sample pass thread and toss up a review once I get a bit more into it. Right now it's green and wet and white blossoms.
Jon Rodgers, two days in a row we're both (initially) drawn to the same thing -- maybe our noses are similarly tuned?
Twinned with Jon in Impossible Iris.
Twolf, I hope the antibiotics, the rest, and the TLC from Mr. Twolf are helping. Hugs and healing thoughts for you.
Continuing my green fest in Miss Dior (vintage) today. Yesterday it was Chamade.
Love to everybody. ♥
"All problems are illusions of the mind."
-- Eckhart Tolle
Good morning. Caron Tuberose from sample. very pretty buttery nice floral, rich, thick smelling.
Hello all. Continuing healing vibes to Twolf!
Ava Luxe No. 23 this morning.
Shalimar Eau Legere Parfumee on this bright, sunny day.
Take care, all.
I send thee this sweet perfume a fragrance to the fragrant, as one would offer wine to the god of wine.
Hi all,
Wore VC&A's Gardenia Petale for work on this bright & sunny day.
"What is this secret connection between the soul, and sea, clouds and perfumes? The soul itself appears to be sea, cloud and perfume..." - from Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis.
(((Twolf))), hang in there! Your dosage sounds good, you should see some improvement soon. More get well vibes from me!
Narcisse Noir for me today, hugs to all you lovelies!
The nose wants what it wants!
Haven't decided yet... it's sunny and 70s, perfect weather. I am wearing jeans and a t-shirt, just showered. .Deciding between Hermes Eau de Gentiane Blanche or Aqua Allegoria Flora Nerolia. Hmmmmmmmmm. Think Flora Nerolia is going to win.
Oooo, Evangeline, you smell so good and we're on the same track; I'm not scented yet but I'd already chosen before reading this thread - it will be Jean Patou 1000 for me too, in edp.
Jon and ExtremeK: what do you think of Impossible Iris?
Hello, everyone!
Here just few pics from our camping trip. This lake is not the most beautiful in the world, but it does nicely for the most part.
Some local wildlife
SOTD - Bandit
Hello, good folks. I think of you so often. No asparagus coming up in our garden yet. Only rhubarb and cilantro. Daffodils are flowering. The male swallows are picking out where they'd each like their Mrs. to nest. A mallard has laid her eggs in one of our branch piles.
We are active outside until fatigue sends us inside for well-deserved showers. Life is sooooo good. I find it hard to believe anyone can be happier than we are.
I've hardly been wearing fragrance due to my mind being elsewhere. I regularly default to wearing Bond No. 9 Mothers, which Mr. Q comments on favorably every time. I think this could be my first signature scent.
Today I'm sampling Penhaligon's Peoneve. While I normally like green notes and often bitingly refreshing scents, the sharpness in Peoneve doesn't do anything for me. I'm so partial to the scent of Pre de Provence peony soap, which is creamy and dreamy, that I simply want "my" peony scent to be like that.
Good Evening,
Those photos are uh-mazing, Whitefluffy ! Thank you so much for sharing.
Vintage Chanel Cuir de Russie tonight.
Best to all.
Good to hear you're enjoying life, Q!
L'Heure Bleue this evening.
"What is this secret connection between the soul, and sea, clouds and perfumes? The soul itself appears to be sea, cloud and perfume..." - from Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis.
SotE - Hypnotic Poison.
Love the pics, Whitefluffy - thank you for sharing
Jabu by Mona di Orio. It is a joy in a bottle!
Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future. O.Wilde
busy day, wearing Shaal Nur.
I'm in something else now though. My parents are out of town so I'm house-sitting again, which requires little more than watering plants and collecting the newspapers and mail, so now that I've done that, and raided the fridge (hehe!) I'm going to hang out by the pool and read. In Dune. Well ...it's not like they're paying me or anything.
Whitefluffy - your pics are wonderful! That lake might not be the most conventionally beautiful, but make no mistake, it is beautiful. Very striking and serene, and as good as your pics are I'm sure it was even better in person. And nothing enhances a situation like local fauna. I'm glad y'all had a nice time - thanks for sharing your photos!
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Science is not only compatible with spirituality, it is a profound source of spirituality. When we recognize our place in an immensity of light-years and in the passage of ages, when we grasp the intricacy, beauty, and subtlety of life, then that soaring feeling, that sense of elation and humility combined, is surely spiritual. ..Carl Sagan
Lancaster Concentrate, current version.
Creed, Green Irish Tweed. I received compliments all throughout the day.
Thank you, gandhajala and Evangeline!
You are right, Evangeline, this place is very serene. That is when the wind doesn't blow at 70 mph .
Was decanting some Iris 39, and of course, some spillage occurred. Thus it shall be my SOTA.
Wonderful pictures, Whitefluffy!!
Wearing Balenciaga Florabotanica this afternoon.
That's a funny story, Evangeline. I do feel it's a rather glamorous scent - that little girl got it right.
Thank you for your description of Impossible Iris, Jon!
The weather is supposed to get nasty again with thundersnow tonight and tomorrow but no accumulation expected. May 1st. Seriously.
SotE is YSL Cinema. Teardrop, I love this more and more with each wearing. Thanks for giving me the nudge!
SotE - a couple of dab of M by Puredistance (from a sample)
Scent of the Day is Creed Spring Flower
What I've Been Wearing:
Donned Fracas this morning. Over coffee, my twenty-something son noted, "what is that and can I have some?" He is one of us!
What do insomniac perfumers do to fall asleep? They count chypres!
Sharing the house with elizrj, I'm in Jo Malone White Jasmine and Mint.
whitefluffy, love the lake pictures! Very beautiful.
Twolf, hope you are feeling better ...
ExtremeK, I know, right? We might get snow flurries too! Snow in May??! Unreal. I'm supposed to be walking in the Heart Walk tomorrow. I might be walking in snow boots!
I've trademarked the color bleu
We will get your snow here. Well, my ear is better and I can hear again. Still can't smell or taste. No fragrances here.
Finished up in Dior Homme Intense
These things cannot be long hidden: the Sun, the Moon, the Truth--Buddha
Good to hear the situation improved, Wolfie! Still best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Was in a cloud of Vega last night.
Miss Dior by Christian Dior


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Kaylie wrote:I usually have no trouble reading passenger manifests for my ancestors who arrived in the US thru Ellis Island; however, I am researching a cousin who arrived in 1906 with her husband and daughter. I wonder if there is anyone who can read the passenger manifest for Giovanni Musumeci who came to the US with his wife Lucia and daughter Concetta. Lucia's information indicates her maiden name (Conti, Lucia) but also adds "fu Orazio" [b]Basically it means that she is "of Orazio" - meaning she is "daughter of Orazio".[/b] I have never seen such an entry made on a passenger manifest and was wondering if someone could help me understand the entry. Arrival was July 7, 1906 (SS Indiana). Thank you!
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CARSON, Calif. -- The SuperClasico is upon us.
Before you begin your pregame preparations, check out my look ahead to the game...
*The conversations are far less cordial this week between the LA Galaxy and the Chivas USA players in the halls of The Home Depot Center...actually, there are no conversations at all.
*There will be plenty of mystery and tension ahead of this year's SuperClasico.
*Could Tommy Meyer play a role in the SuperClasico? If he is called upon, he thinks that he will be ready.
*Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena offered his thoughts on colorful new Chivas USA manager Jose Luis Sanchez Sola also known as "Chelis."
*LAGalaxy.com writer Larry Morgan provided this preview to the game.
*Lastly my Three Points to the game.
JUNINHO/MARCELO SARVAS vs. OSWALDO MINDA/EDGAR MEJIA
The most important battle of the game -- in my opinion -- will come down to which midfield is able to set the tempo. Will it be the Galaxy's possession-oriented Brazilians or Chivas' rough-and-tumble midfielders in Minda and Mejia, who will look to create frustrate the Galaxy early on with their physical play. Ultimately, if the Galaxy is able to hold possession and avoid getting drawn into a physical battle, they should be able to control the midfield.
ROBBIE KEANE vs. CHIVAS BACK LINE
Keane will have a significant advantage matching up against 37-year-old center back Joaquin Velasquez, but it will be up to LA's flank players to open up space for the Irishman to operate. Expect the Galaxy to use their width to stretch Chivas' back line and open up space for Keane up front. If the Irishman gets that space, then he may put Chivas' goalkeeper Dan Kennedy under considerable pressure.
OMAR GONZALEZ vs. JUAN AGUDELO
Agudelo enjoyed one of his best games in a Chivas USA uniform in Chivas' 3-1 win over FC Dallas last week, but he'll a much larger test this week in Omar Gonzalez. The Galaxy center back has been in form as of late and did well to wrap up Costa Rican leading scorer Yendrick Ruiz during LA's CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinals series against C.S. Herediano. Against Agudelo, Gonzalez's height and physicality will be needed as he looks to stifle the speedy Agudelo.
GALAXY: Cudicini; DeLaGarza, Gonzalez, Leonardo, Dunivant; Franklin, Sarvas, Juninho, Magee; Villarreal, Keane
CHIVAS USA: Kennedy; de Luna, Velasquez, Burling, Courtois; Bolanos, Mejia, Minda, Avila; Agudelo, Correa
Share your thoughts below.
The LA Galaxy and Seattle Sounders FC may have a little schedule relief in their future as they prepare for the CONCACAF Champions League Semifinals according to MLS Commissioner Don Garber.
When speaking to reporters at Red Bull Arena during the halftime of Saturday's scoreless draw between D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls, Garber said that the league is looking for a way to relieve schedule congestion on LA and Seattle.
"We are talking about having a schedule change to provide Seattle and LA a little more of a window," Garber said. "We haven't talked about that publicly yet, but we're trying to make that work."
Seattle opens their series against Santos Laguna on April 2 at CenturyLink Field while the Galaxy begin their own series against Monterrey on April 3 at The Home Center. A week later, Seattle travels Estadio Corona for the second leg on while Monterrey hosts LA on In between the CCL series, the Galaxy will host the Montreal Impact on April 6 while the Sounders host Chivas USA on April 7.
Currently the Galaxy's next six matches are as follows:
3/17 vs. Chivas USA at The Home Depot Center
3/22 vs. Colorado Rapids at The Home Depot Center
3/30 vs. Toronto FC at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada
4/3 vs. C.F. Monterrey at The Home Depot Center
4/6 vs. Montreal Impact at The Home Depot Center
4/9 vs. C.F. Monterrey at Estadio Tecnológico in Monterrey, Mexico
One of the most colorful traditions of the SuperClasico, the BarraClasico -- a series of matches between the LA Galaxy Supporters Groups and Chivas USA Supporters -- ended in a pair of wins for the Galaxy groups on Saturday.
The first match featured the LA Riot Squad defeated the Black Army 1850 4-0 spearheaded by a hat-trick performance from Andres Arzate-Engels and a goal from Nate Herraro.
In the nightcap, the Angel City Brigade defeated the Union Ultras 3-1 as Michael Gray bagged two goals while Jonathan Cory Gray rounded out the scoring for the ACB.
CARSON, Calif. -- The SuperClasico match up between the LA Galaxy and Chivas USA is always a spirited affair and Sunday's match will be no different.
My "Three Points" to the SuperClasico are below...
CARSON,Calif. – Tensions will be high when the SuperClasico kicks off on Sunday, but what has the mood been like this week around The Home Depot Center?
I provided this piece on the banter –or lack thereof—around The HDC this week.
But what do the Galaxy expect from a Chivas USA side that underwent a significant reformatting during the offseason? That remains to be seen.
"Our meetings have been sort of 'We don't know what formation they're playing' and 'They've been kind of hard to read,' " defender Omar Gonzalez said. "They won their last game, but having said that, I don't think Dallas had their best game. It's a whole bunch of new players, a new coach, and so we're really just going in there not blind, but, you know, unsure."
Although Chivas are something of a mystery, one thing is for sure, the Galaxy will be in for a battle.
"We're not sure to what to expect. There's a lot of guys that we're not sure of and the coach is obviously an animated guy who is definitely going to get his team up for this game," said Mike Magee. "We're definitely well-aware that this is a pretty big game for them and we can't take it lightly."
LAGalaxy.com videographer Paolo Ferrari caught up with LA Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena, captain Robbie Keane and center back Omar Gonzalez to preview Sunday's SuperClasico after Friday's training session.
Check out the video below..
CARSON, Calif. – Ever steadily, LA Galaxy center back Tommy Meyer is approaching his return to the field.
A nagging left hamstring injury caused Meyer to miss the final three matches of the preseason as well as Galaxy's home opener against the Chicago Fire and the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals against C.S. Herediano, but Meyer began his return to the field this week. First, the 22-year-old returned to full training on Monday and then two days later, he was on the substitutes' bench for the Galaxy's 4-1 second leg victory over Herediano.
After spending several weeks on the sidelines, the chance to return to the bench on Wednesday, left Meyer pleased, but eager to get back on the field.
"You kind of feel like you've got to step back when you're injured. It's a little different to sit in the stands watching, but it's definitely nice to be out on the bench and if I was needed then I was able to play," said Meyer. "Everything is going well. I'm getting back into the training and starting to get fitness back so the past week has been good."
With the Galaxy currently preparing for their fourth game in 15 days, Meyer is an option to see the field in Sunday's SuperClasico against Chivas USA after center backs Omar Gonzalez, Leonardo, and A.J. DeLaGarza have logged heavy minutes in recent matches.
If called upon, Meyer admits that his hamstring is currently at 100 percent, but the center back knows that he'll have to earn his way back on the starting lineup.
"You just have to be ready. I'm not sure that [Bruce Arena is] ready to put me in yet, but I'm sure that I'll be in the 18 [on Sunday], hopefully, as soon as I get minutes in practice then I might get closer," said Meyer. "You never know. I'd like to [play] if I need to be used at some point, it'll be great, but if not, then I'm sure there will be plenty of opportunities."
CARSON, Calif. – Much of the talk this offseason surrounding the LA Galaxy's archrival Chivas USA this season has been about colorful manager Jose Luis Sanchez Sola also known as "El Chelis"
Whether it is his colorful press conferences or his dislike for the Galaxy as a club, Sola has quickly become a magnet for attention across the league. Sola arrived during the offseason with a proven track record in Mexico having managed Puebla, Tecos UAG, and Correcaminos UAT.
During the offseason, Sola hit the reset button on his squad by bringing in assortment of new players including several from sister club C.D. Guadalajara as well as a new coaching staff. Sola got his first win as an MLS manager last week with a 3-1 victory over FC Dallas.
Following training on Friday, Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena offered his thoughts on the new boss at Chivas.
"His track record speaks for itself. He's proven to be successful," said Arena. "He's given this team inspiration and organization and leadership. I think that they responded well."
In the latest edition of View from the Booth, Joe Tutino and Cobi Jones break down Sunday's SuperClásico against Chivas USA.
Watch below...
The news that Phillip Anschutz's was maintaining ownership of AEG and President and CEO Tim Leiweke was departing the company was headline news across Southern California and did not go unnoticed in the LA Galaxy locker room.
But to better understand how the moves affect the LA Galaxy as a whole, I spoke with club President Chris Klein on how the moves will impact on the club's day-to-day operations, to learn more about new AEG President and CEO Dan Beckerman, and understand how Leiweke's departure will change the Galaxy's pursuit of Designated Players.
Read my Q & A with Klein below…
(On how the AEG changes over the past day…)
KLEIN: "In terms of the Galaxy and the way that we operate, this doesn't change anything for us. I think two things came out [of Thursday]; one is that we're no longer for sale, which is a good thing for the Galaxy. And the second thing obviously, is that Tim is no longer with the company. Although he will be greatly missed, we will move on and continue to operate business as usual."
(On what should people know about new AEG President and CEO Dan Beckerman…)
KLEIN: "The first thing is that Dan has been great and while Tim was always the one that was out there, Dan has been intricately involved in everything that the Galaxy has done certainly since I've been here. I don't think he's going to be one to profess to be a soccer expert, but in speaking to him [on Thursday], the one message that he did have is that Phil continues to be committed to the Galaxy and the game of soccer in this country as he's always been and the same goes for Dan as well."
(On whether the team loses something not having Leiweke around…)
KLEIN: "If you look at anyone who goes through a club, one thing that we know is that the Galaxy is going to be here long beyond myself, long beyond Mr. Anschutz, long beyond Bruce Arena, long beyond Tim Leiweke, and so this is something that we're building that we hope is around for our kids and their kids. Do you miss a personality like Tim? Absolutely, of course you do, but like anything that we have whether you lose a player or a coach, there are other people that have to fill the void that is left."
(On the other side, how important it is to have Phillip Anschutz around...)
KLEIN: "I've been around this league since 1998 and as long as I could remember, there were years when Phil owned six teams in our league and his commitment to the game of soccer in this country is unparalleled. You have other people who were there on the ground floor like he was, but to have him still involved in the game of soccer, especially with the Galaxy, should bring a smile to everyone's face."
(On how Leiweke's departure could impact any potential Designated Player moves as he was instrumental in recruiting players like David Beckham and Robbie Keane…)
KLEIN: "Well, like I said, in speaking with Dan and everyone else, it is business as usual. We will continue to be the flag bearer in MLS. That includes our aggressive push for DP's. Tim will no longer be there to do that, but we have other people in the organization who can fill that void and will continue to be aggressive in that market."
(On whether not Klein feels confident the Galaxy can continue to attract top-level talent because of the brand that the team has…)
KLEIN: "I believe we can, yes."
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Shimano HG50 8-speed cassette.
|Item Specifications
|Drivetrain Spacing
|Shimano/SRAM 8
|Cassette Body Type
|Shimano 8
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Comments about Shimano HG50 8 Speed Cassette:
It's not as nice as other cassettes and it's not as light as others but it's shiny! Plus it shifts smoothly and it's quiet. For a road bike or hybrid, I recommend getting the 13-26. You're probably a beginner or intermediate rider if you're buying a mid-range component such as this so do yourself a favor and get the cassette with the larger cog. The teeth are still close enough together among the cogs that the spacing does not feel uneven.
You can use this on a mountain bike too, but if you're going up some serious technical inclines for any extended period of time, you'll probably appreciate having more than 26 teeth on your largest cog. You'll want a different cassette.
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Comments about Shimano HG50 8 Speed Cassette:
The is a great cassette to replace worn out ones on older/cheaper 7 speed bikes. Been running mine for a full season with no issues or excess wear. For the money it has worked out great for me. I put it on an older bike that I ride a lot but do not want to put a lot of money into.
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Please note this offer is only available to physical shipping addresses in the 48 continental United States (no PO Boxes), and oversize charges still apply on some heavy/large items.