text:
The Health Office phone number 973-389-2853
The office is open between 7:40 AM and 3:00 PM
The Fax Number is (973) 389-8805
Vision screening is performed on every student every year. If your child appears to have a vision defect, a referral is sent home requesting follow up by an Ophthalmologist. Hearing screening is performed on students in the 10th grade only. If your child appears to have a hearing defect, a referral is sent home requesting follow up by medical doctor. Scoliosis screening is performed on 9th and 11th grades. If your child appears to have a defect, a referral is sent home requesting follow up by a medical doctor. If you refuse to have your child screened for scoliosis it must be in writing and sent to my attention. I expect to begin screenings in October and conclude by April. All 12th grade students can receive copies of their immunization records for future reference.
Any student who has not received the state mandated immunizations will be excluded from school. Transfer students must present complete records of immunizations upon registration and prior to attending classes
No student is permitted to carry any medications (including over the counter medications) during school hours. All medications must be administered by the nurse in the health office. Only those students who have presented a properly signed form for inhaler use may self carry the inhaler. Please download the form from the above list and have the doctor and parent signatures on the form and return to the Health Office. This form must be properly completed prior to any medication administration. No phone consents are accepted. The medication must be brought to the health office and be non- expired, clearly labeled and in an original container. Any student needing an inhaler, epi-pen, insulin, or any medication for allergic reactions must provide the nurse with a signed Allergy Action Plan, downloaded from the list above. Any student who has used these medications in the past should have received forms over the summer to be returned in the fall. Please send in any completed forms and medications as soon as possible.
Parent notes may be written to excuse a student from Phys. Ed. class for 1-2 days. For longer than 2 days, a Doctor's note is required stating the reason for the excuse and the dates the student is excused.
All sports injuries and all medical notes must be submitted to the health office within 24 hours of the injury. The time limit for submitting insurance claims forms is 60 days from the date of injury.
All student athletes must have a sports physical completed within 365 days of the first practice of their sport. Forms are available from the list above.
Part "B" is the form for the physician to record health findings. These forms must be properly signed, stamped, dated and completed, or they will be returned, causing a delay in the student's start of practice. Part "A" must be filled out completely by the parent and signed.
The permission form and Random Drug Testing consent form must be signed by the parent and student. If you do not carry health insurance, a physical can be performed by the school physician. Please contact the Nurse for dates that the doctor will be at Manchester.
A physical examination form must be submitted within 30 days of entering Manchester Regional High School. If proof of the exam is not presented, the student will not be allowed in school. The exam for 10th grade students must be submitted as soon as possible or within 30 days of notice.
Please do not send your child to school with a fever. A student should be twenty-four hours fever free before returning to school. If the student is put on an antibiotic, please keep your child home for twenty-four hours. If your child has a contagious illness (for example, strep throat, pink eye, mono) please let me know as soon as possible.
Please contact us with any concerns or questions about the health of your student.
Asthma Treatment Plan
Food Allergy Action Plan
Medication Form
OTC Permission Letter
Sports Physical Packet


text:
I couldn't even consider this thing unless you could completely disable that ridiculous engine sound through the radio garbage.
Compare the sound of the F10 to the sound of the E60.
I'm pretty disappointed that M didn't make the V8TT more vocal for the M application. It sounds really bland.
The big news over on the BMW boards is there is a stop sale and stop driving recommendation out for the M5 and M6 for a failing oil pump. They're halting production too to get new pumps out to dealers asap.
I can't believe they have to play engine sounds on a vehicle equipped with a V8, let alone one so expensive.
One something like my GTI, I think it's silly...but I understand.
It's two-fold. One is that cars are getting more and more sound-deadening, isolating the driver more and more, but it's also got to be partially that so many cars are coming with turbo-chargers which inevitably muffle the exhaust note. My T5 855 doesn't sound anything like the NA 850's (which sound surprisingly good stock).
I still think it's silly though. Every car has a sound, and I want to hear what it really sounds like, because that's a big sensation telling me everything is OK.
1987 Mercedes 190E 16v Cosworth
1997 Volvo 855 T5
2010 Volvo XC90
2013 Prius Plug-In
I think the engine will sound much better with a less restrictive exhaust. Definitely a car I'd love to drive, but couldn't afford to own.
Someone will probably find a easier way to remove it, maybe find the module in the car and rip it out. However for all we know that will just end up throwing a code
(ง'̀-'́)งOriginally Posted by Adam Carolla
I don't know why, but this car does nothing for me.
Full time manual transmission elitist
Part time arm chair CEO
That stock exhaust sounds pathetic. I hope it was just problem with the sound recording because there is nothing aggressive and intoxicating about watching that land barge launch.
Sent from my tablet while sipping weak drinks over fancy brunch with a view
its sad but like all the honda threads, I just feel BMW but more specifically M has lost its way. If you want a more powerful 5 series that is soft and luxurious, by a 550. If you want one that is sportier with more performance intentions, by an M5 that has less sound deadening that's more of a drivers car. Remember when they didn't make the M8 because they deemed it too heavy and too much of a GT car to me part of the M division? clearly they've changed their ways. Forgive me for not knowing, but do they sell a whole lot of these m5/m6's now? Ive seen a few E60 M5's around but not one of these.
2010 Camaro SS/RS
1979 Firebird with some toys-
2002 Hyundai Accent GL - 89hp of fury.
2010 Camaro SS/RS
1979 Firebird with some toys-
2002 Hyundai Accent GL - 89hp of fury.
Everybody who plays at this level (or above) uses some sort of trickery for engine noise. Porsche uses noise pipes in the Panamera, even.
That's the price you pay for day-to-day refinement.
@SSLByron, @leftlanenews
Domestic Muscle Owners Not-So-Anonymous
There is a perfectly logical explanation as to why they had to add some soundtrack artificially. This is due to the layout of the engine. If you remember, the intake and exhaust tracks are reversed on this engine with the exhaust manifold/turbos in the V and TWO separate plastic intake manifolds that run along the outside edges of each cylinder bank. Therein lies the problem:
Most/all car manufacturers use induction noise to add a sporty flair to their cars, in fact whenever you listen to the car commercials you are hearing induction noises almost exclusively. People associate these sounds with sportiness and they are more pleasing to the general audience than a louder exhaust. Sure they could uncork the exhaust more, but people are much more broadly spaced with opinions on exhaust drone, boom, etc. BMW can't rely on this engine for essentially ANY induction noise because with the intake manifold divorced the way they are, it would sound like two funky 4 cylinders whacking away under there. Obviously this aural characteristic is completely unacceptable in the USA BMWs, much less a V8 M series. So no induction noises can make it to the driver, and they are limited on being fairly conservative on the exhaust note to appeal to as many customers as possible. Time to add some soundtrack using the speakers.
I'm sure the aftermarket will more than address the exhaust note complaints. While turbos do muffle the note more than an NA setup, you can still make plenty of noise as you drop heavy mufflers and resonators.
'07 997.1 TT 6MT: Arctic Silver / Sea Blue. AWE exhaust, PTF custom 93/E85, BBS CH-R in widebody fitment, 5.9 60-130 E85, platform record
'15 F80 M3 6MT: Alpine White / Sakhir: Exec pkg, LEDs, carbon roof, Harman Kardon, black 19s, etc
Past: 300 hp B5 A4, 500 hp Evo 8, 2 450 hp E92 335s, 520hp C6 Z06, and a 750 hp CBA GT-R
Here's the full article
http://www.insideline.com/bmw/m5/201...and-video.html2013 BMW M5 Full Test
More Power, Speed and...Isolation
Underwhelming. The 2013 BMW M5 is underwhelming.
We're shocked. No, we're disappointed. Is this really an M5 we don't love? An M5 we wouldn't sell our kids in order to buy? An M5 we don't just want to drive all day to go nowhere?
It is. It absolutely is.
Honestly, we never thought this day would come. We never thought there'd ever be an M5 we wouldn't kill to own. But here we are, behind the wheel of the all-new turbocharged 560-horsepower M5, undeniably one of the world's fastest and most capable sedans, and we are underwhelmed.
It's All About the Engine
Part of the problem is the BMW's new turbocharged engine.
The heart of the new fifth-generation M5 is a direct-injected 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 borrowed from the X5 M and X6 M. Reworked pieces for M5 duty include new cylinder heads, pistons, revised twin-scroll turbos and intercoolers. The compression ratio has been upped to 10.0:1, and it boasts the first use of Valvetronic variable valve control on an M engine.
Despite the fact that every M5 buyer will be forking over a gas-guzzler tax before they drive off the dealer lot, BMW even has the misguided guts to mention EfficientDynamics in the M5's press kit. For the record, fuel economy has increased from 11 city/17 highway/13 combined mpg to 15 city/22 highway/17 mpg combined. We averaged 15.1 mpg.
BMW also claims serious power numbers for the M5: 560 horsepower at 6,000-7,000 rpm, along with 500 pound-feet of torque spread from 1,500-5,750. And those claims proved believable during our dyno test. Torque measured at the wheels came on strong at 2,500 rpm and reached its maximum 475 lb-ft at 5,150 rpm.
This is apparent out in the real world, where the M5 is fairly gutless below 3,000 rpm. Once past three grand, however, with twin turbos a-spinnin', the V8 revs like a turbine to its 7,200-rpm redline and begins to make power as if it's been lit with a fuse. On the dyno, power peaked at 514 hp at 6,250 rpm.
Sounds of Change
Once those turbos really start to make boost, the V8 doesn't only come alive, it also begins to sound right. Below 3,000 rpm the V8's off-kilter note sounds more like a flat-4 with a mild aftermarket exhaust than a throaty V8. That's not to say it sounds bad. Just different.
Above 3,000 rpm, however, it's an aural sensation. Throaty with the most badass exhaust cracks this side of a Ferrari on full-throttle upshifts. And the sounds are real. There's real rumble from the exhaust. And real cracks on the upshifts. Watch the video of us track testing the car and you'll hear them.
The problem is inside the car. The M5 is sealed so tight, it coddles you in isolation as if it's some boring luxo barge. Keep the M5's windows up, even during a full-throttle quarter-mile pass, and the engine's actual voice is unable to penetrate the sedan's interior.
To solve this, BMW has decided to pipe artificial engine sounds inside the M5 through the speakers of the sedan's audio system. The company calls this Active Sound Design (ASD) and it allows it to make any engine sound any way they want it to. In other words, BMW is saying, "Trust us; your 1.5-liter diesel really does sound like a big-block Chevy."
Yes, it's as lame as it...well...sounds, and yes there's something dishonest about it, but it does work. Honestly, if you didn't know the system was in place you'd never know it was doing its thing. And for you purists out there, ASD can be disabled with a simple fuse pull and the M5's windows will still go down.
Paddle Shift or Manual You Choose
With the 2013 BMW M5 it's your choice of dual-clutch paddle-shift gearbox (M DCT) or the six-speed manual, as in our test car no extra charge for either. With all that power on tap, launching the M5 without time-sucking wheelspin isn't easy, but once full traction is achieved, hold on, 'cause this thing is ready to run. Although you can jam the shifter home between the gates with utter impunity and never miss a gear, the throws are long and rather notchy.
Gearbox gripes aside, 60 mph goes by in a blink at just 4.5 seconds (4.3 seconds with a 1-foot rollout like at a drag strip), with the quarter-mile hurtling by in 12.5 seconds at 115.0 mph. That's smoking fast. For reference, that's 0.3 second quicker to 60 than the old V10-powered M5 mated to the SMG paddle-shift system, and 0.1 second quicker than a manual-equipped Cadillac CTS-V.
Figure on the M DCT M5 being several tenths quicker still, but without the man/machine symbiosis that only comes with a proper three-pedal setup.
Like the Nissan 370Z, the M5 manual blips the throttle for you on downshifts when the mapping is set to either Efficient or Sport you're on your own in Sport Plus. And in a blow to fragile drivers' egos everywhere, the system perfectly picks the exact amount of throttle blippage.
Trouble With the Curves
Question: What happens to the driving dynamics of one of the most revered sport sedans when you add 249 pounds to its curb weight?
Answer: It requires a lot of engineering to keep it representative of the M brand.
In truth, BMW did a damn fine job here, thanks in no small part to the car's three-mode electronically controlled damper system, which allows the M5 to be hustled around a track or back road with surprising speed and ability. Ultra-sticky Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, 265/35ZR20 up front and 295/30ZR20 rear don't exactly hurt its cause, along with three-mode hydraulic steering that gives ample feedback through the thick-rimmed M steering wheel.
But despite the right ingredients, the end result left an odd taste in our mouths. The front end can feel ponderous, and understeer is way too prevalent for an M car. At our test track, its average slalom speed of 68.9 mph is nothing to sneer at, but it's no better than the last M5 and a few mph slower than the CTS-V, which posted a 71.1-mph run.
The two more aggressive steering settings Sport and Sport Plus simply make the steering heavier, not better, and thus changing directions quickly requires more effort. "Drives small," the new M5 does not.
While transitional response hasn't improved, overall grip has, the M5 generating 0.93g around the skid pad versus the previous car's 0.88g and the Caddy's 0.92. Telling, though, was the way the M5 massively rolled over on its outside front tire, despite the suspension being set to its stiffest mode.
Real Brakes
Even if the 2013 BMW M5 is no longer pinpoint precise, it's still forgiving at the limit. In spite of the sedan's new veil of isolation, the M5 works with you rather than against. Whether you're drifting it around a track or ripping down a sinewy back road, getting it very wrong and backing this sedan off the road would be difficult.
And as a daily commuter, the Comfort suspension setting should be plush enough for most on the highway and around town, although we certainly wouldn't label it as cushy.
BMW scrapped the M5's sliding caliper front brakes for a set of six-piston fixed calipers clamping down on 15.7-inch rotors at the front and 15.6-inch rotors at the rear (still with sliding calipers).
They do an admirable job of hauling down the M5's sizable mass, with a best stop of 111 feet from 60 mph. If we're quibbling, that's a foot longer than the last M5, and the new M5's distances were rather erratic, the worst stop a lengthy 117 feet. But pedal feel is superbly firm.
Stealthy, Inside and Out
The cabin is typical upmarket BMW, meaning fairly bland stylingwise but incredibly well made. The front sport seats are surprisingly wide, yet still offer appropriate lateral support and such a high level of comfort that you never even think about whether they're comfortable or not.
Our test car was loaded and expensive. Just about every luxury and safety feature you can imagine had been thrown into the well-crafted cabin, including soft-close automatic doors, a power trunk and a power rear sunshade, all part of the $5,500 Executive package.
All in, this a six-figure car. With options our test car went out the door at $107,695. The 2013 BMW M5 starts at $91,795, including $895 destination and a $1,000 gas-guzzler tax. That's just a grand more than the base price of a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG but it's an incredible $26,000 more than a 556-hp 2013 Cadillac CTS-V.
Where's the Thrill?
Most likely this new kindler, gentler and yes, more boring version of the M5 will appeal to more people. And no doubt that's BMW's plan. The new recipe cranks up the luxury/tech/power/speed but keeps the flair and the mechanicalness low. It's all Dr. Jekyll and no Mr. Hyde.
If this were an M7 not an M5, no doubt we'd be telling you this is the world's greatest 7 Series which is exactly what it feels like. But while the new M5 might not be the ultra-precise weapon we had envisioned, it's still a super capable, ultra-fast machine with exotic-car thrust in the upper revs. And it's perfectly comfortable and subtle for everyday use.
But it basically comes down to this: Somehow the white coats in Munich made the 2013 BMW M5 more powerful and quicker and they've given it more grip, but they forgot something the emotion. Where's the excitement? Where's the visceral thrill? Where's the M5's sinister evil twin?
Oh, that's right, it's down the street at the Cadillac dealer. It's called the CTS-V.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
WACKY: John Rich and Big Kenny of Big & Rich took country to the extreme!
BEST: Colbie Caillat kept it simple and sophisticated with a black gown.
BEST: Shawna Thompson looked pretty in an aqua hued gown, paired with a Swarovski clutch and Caviar Dreams and Sorelina jewels.
BEST: Keith Urban rocked a dapper black suit.
BEST/WACKY: Lisa Marie Presley looked super sophisticated in a lace sleeved goth gown, while her husband Michael Lockwood rocked a ridiculously eccentric ensemble.
Getty Images
BEST: Lucy Hale brought a little old Hollywood glamour to Nashville with her cowl neck Moschino gown, pairing the gorgeously embellished number with Nikki Baker earrings, a Kotur clutch and a splash of red lipstick.
WORST: Miranda Lambert couldn't quite pull off her nude Maria Lucia Hohan gown, busting out of the bustier top. The country star added huge emerald Sutra earrings.
BEST: Kellie Pickler looked like a princess in a strapless Pamella Roland gown, which featured an embellished bodice. She added TACORIjewels.
BEST: Hayden Panettiere channeled her Nashville character in a flirty and sparkling Georges Chakra Spring 2012 Couture mini, which she paired with green Giuseppe Zanotti sandals, a matching clutch and gorgeous bling.
Getty Images
BEST: Faith Hill looked statuesque in a sophisticated Roland Mouret column gown that featured white puff sleeves. The country legend finished off the look with Neil Lane bling and a Roger Vivier clutch.
BEST: Despite failing to bring home any awards, Taylor Swift looked gorgeous in a nude embellished Jenny Packham gown, which she blinged out with Neil Lane jewels.
BEST: Carrie Underwood showed some skin a Reem Acra gown, which featured gold appliques. She completed the look with a Swarovski clutch.
BEST: Reba McEntire sparkled in a blue THEIA cocktail dress, paired with sparkling peep-toes.
BEST: Jana Kramer looked sexy in an Anthony Franco Couture black silk and gold deco beaded gown, which showed off her flawless figure to perfection.
BEST: Jennifer Nettles flaunted her baby bump in a simple black column gown.
Getty Images
WACKY: Real men wear leopard print? Jake Owen definitely stood out in his spotted tuxedo jacket.
BEST: Katie Armiger complimented her red hair by wearing a plunging emerald colored gown.
BEST: Martina McBride looked pretty in a pewter lace gown.
PHOTOS: The Best, Worst & Wackiest Dressed Stars At The 2012 CMA Awards


text:
Classic Readings and Documents
Historical Documents
Annotations to the Declaration of Independence
OurDocuments.gov (many historical documents)
Avalon Project (many documents)
Teaching American History
American Memory (Library of Congress)
Madison's Notes on the Constitutional Convention
The Founders' Constitution
Interactive Constitution (Natl. Constitution Ctr.)
Archiving Early America (documents)
Liberty Library (documents, classic philosophy, law)
National Archives
Vindicating the Founders
University of Groningen: docs, essays, biographies
The Federalist
emocracy in America
(Reeve trans.)
Anarchy Archives
Founding Fathers Guide
Founders Online
Speeches/Misc. Writings
History and Politics Out Loud
American Rhetoric (speeches)
History Channel Speech Archive
History Place Great Speeches Collection
Historical speeches on YouTube
Literature Collection
Bible Gateway
Literature Network (many searchable works, inc. Shakespeare)
Online Books
Page by Page Books
Google Books
Updated July 1, 2013
Return to homepage


text:
You have no items in your shopping cart.
Kay Dee Designs Kitchen Textiles
Through six decades of hard work and dedication, Kay Dee Designs has sprung from its humble beginnings to become one of the most recognized suppliers of kitchen textiles in the industry, specializing in products like designer aprons, kitchen towel sets, and oven mitts. Kay Dee's home product selection ranges from flirty, fun-and-sassy aprons for women, men, and kids to dishtowels and other textiles.
There are no products matching the selection.


text:
June 18, 2012
This course is open to PT's. Participants join DPT entry-level lecture course by attending one or two guest lectures on Plain Film Radiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging Content for DPT Professional Practice".
Course objectives:
The content of these lectures will enhance the physical therapist's ability to:
WPTA approval #13631
Bradley J. Hartmann MD - Dr. Hartmann is currently Chief Radiology Resident at Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert. He received his BS from MU in 2001, and his MD from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2006. He was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Medical honor Society in 2006. Interestingly he comes from a family of Physical Therapists with both parents being PT's as well as a brother in PT school. Dr. Hartmann brings a unique level of expertise to his lectures for what is relevant to Physical Therapists in terms of diagnostic imaging.
2 classes - Participant's may choose to attend one or both sessions.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Session 1 9:00-11:30
MRI & CT: Musculoskeletal Differential Diagnosis of the Shoulder and Knee
Session 2 12:30-3:00
MRI & CT: Musculoskeletal Differential Diagnosis of the Lumbar Spine, Hip, and Foot/Ankle


text:
RYAN VREDE writes that the injection of Springboks into the Currie Cup elevated the standard so significantly that what happened before them may as well have been a different competition.
It confirmed to me that South Africa's depth in talent is not as vast as some suggest or would like to believe it is, and that there is a notable gap in quality between the very best the country has and the next tier of players.
We need to move past the idea that there is exceptional talent in abundance. The standard of the competition showed there isn't. There was a very small pool of gifted players capable of being competent Super Rugby participants. The remainder were Vodacom Cup standard, while a significant number of players on show at the bigger unions in the Currie Cup should have been on club duty.
Certainly the quality of New Zealand's domestic cup was better, and this for a country that boasts a fraction of South Africa's player numbers (there are a 109 878 registered senior male players in South Africa compared to New Zealand's 27 347). Having watched both competitions, I have to conclude that the standard of New Zealand's fringe players is higher, although it would be difficult to support that assertion outside of this empirical evidence.
I can't think of any young player who seriously advanced his cause for Springbok selection on the strength of his Currie Cup performances. This wasn't always the case. As recently as 2005 and 2006 there was a burst of exceptional young bucks, among them Frans Steyn, JP Pietersen, Brad Barritt, Ruan Pienaar and Waylon Murray and Pierre Spies. How desperately the country needs another harvest like that.
South Africa's strong school system will continue to service the unions with ordinary, good, very good and potential internationals, but a bigger influx of the latter two categories is essential over the next couple of years to raise the Currie Cup's standard. A strong premier domestic cup is absolutely vital for the health of Springbok rugby.


text:
TomTom Launches New and Innovative XL 350 and XXL 550 Range of Navigation Devices
May 11 2010
Concord, MA – May 10, 2010 – TomTom, the world's leading provider of location and navigation solutions, today announces the TomTom XL 350 and XXL 550 series, the latest models in the company's award-winning portable navigation product line. This range includes the new TomTom EasyMenu™, a sleek display and all the quality navigation features from TomTom that consumers rely on to safely and efficiently reach their destinations.
All TomTom products in the XL 350 and XXL 550 range include TomTom's new EasyMenu user interface, which offers sharp graphics and a simple touchscreen menu that provides quick access to search tools so that users can get started towards their destination even faster. All products also include TomTom's proprietary IQ Routes™ Technology and TomTom Map Share™. IQ Routes offers the most efficient routing for any time of day or day of week. Map Share allows users to make map improvements on their device and share these improvements with the TomTom community.
"These new products combine some of the most advanced and acclaimed TomTom features in an easy-to-use format and further deliver on our commitment to providing the most intelligent navigation products in the market," said Tom Murray, senior vice president of market development at TomTom, Inc. "With the introduction of the XL 350 and XXL 550 range, we empower our users with the accuracy of TomTom's most up-to-date maps and intelligent routing information that helps them avoid traffic delays and other hassles on the road."
Select devices across the new range of XL 350 and XXL 550 devices include Lifetime Maps and/or Lifetime Traffic Updates:
- Lifetime Map Updates feature allows users to keep their maps fresh by downloading, every few months, the industry's most accurate and up-to-date maps.
- The maps include one million more miles than competing maps and, in certified tests, rate highest in terms of quality and reliability. Because an average of 18% of road information changes each year, maps are continually refreshed to include improvements across the entire road network and updates to points of interest (POIs). With Lifetime Map Updates, consumers always have access to the best maps available.
- Lifetime Map Updates are available on XL 350M, XL 350TM, XXL 550M and XXL 550TM devices.
- Lifetime Traffic Updates feature offers real-time insight into current traffic conditions to help drivers avoid delays.
- The TomTom device receives the latest, constantly-updated traffic information; recalculates total drive time; and suggests more efficient alternate routes if they are available.
- Combined with TomTom IQ Routes, the real-time traffic information via Lifetime Traffic Updates, ensures the smartest and fastest routing possible.
- Lifetime Traffic Updates are available on XL 350T, XL 350TM, XXL 550T, XXL 550TM devices.
Technical specifications
Additional features on all devices include:
• Maps: preloaded premium maps of the US/Canada/Mexico from Tele Atlas
• MapShare on demand updates
• IQ Routes
• POIs: over 7 million points of interest
• Advanced Lane Guidance
• EasyMenu™
The new series of products also includes the XL 350 4.3" model and the XXL 550 5.0" model.
Availability and Price
The X50 products will be available in late May and prices will begin at $169 for the 4.3", and $199 for the 5.0". Lifetime Maps and Lifetime Traffic Updates are each available for an additional $30.00.
For Public Relations, please contact:
Kaitlin Ambrogio
Media Relations, TomTom
Tel: 978.405.1812
Email: email@example.com
About TomTom N.V.
TomTom N.V. (AEX: TOM2) is the world's leading provider of location and navigation solutions. Headquartered in the Netherlands it has over 3,000 employees worldwide. More than 40 million people use its solutions every day, in the form of dedicated portable navigation devices (PNDs), in-dash car systems or tracking and tracing solutions for fleet management. In addition, hundreds of millions of people use TomTom's digital maps on the internet or mobile phones.
In 2009, TomTom reported €1.5 billion in revenues and a €340 million net cash flow from operating activities. More information about TomTom can be found at www.TomTom.com.
If you purchase a TomTom Lifetime Traffic subscription, you will receive non-transferable traffic data for one (1) compatible TomTom product until the product's useful life expires or TomTom no longer receives traffic updates from its suppliers, whichever is shorter. Useful life means the period of time that your TomTom product is serviceable and/or supportable by TomTom, including but not limited to, your TomTom product having sufficient memory or software to accept updates to the original traffic data. See www.tomtom.com for more information.


text:
Narrow your search
What's really making objects move in that viral craze involving pencils and summoning ghosts? It's not the demon you think it is, freaked-out teens.
The e-commerce company announces free, same-day shipping on over 1 million items in 14 metro areas across the US.
Technically Incorrect: A Russian woman is taking a selfie while holding a 9mm gun, according to a news story. It doesn't quite go to plan, but she survives.
The search giant has a low-cost contraption made of cardboard that can turn any smartphone into a virtual reality headset. The goal: mass appeal.
Commentary: Forget the privacy issues -- it was a long list of other shortcomings, social and technical, that doomed Glass. Can Google learn for the next go-round?
Smart cards want to replace your wallet full of debit and credit cards with one dynamic smart card. Here's what you need to know.
When Google unveiled its smart and controversial eyewear three years ago, some early tech adopters tried to do their part by eagerly pushing for Glass acceptance. The world pushed back.
Want to know what your next phone's operating system will look like, how Google wants to manage all your photos or how you'll pay with your Android phone? Look here.
The search giant has found a new purpose in all our lives: Bringing together the various products and services we use to work together as easily as possible.
Don't believe the hype, there's no planetary alignment capable of causing "the Big One," just a viral video devoid of any real facts.


text:
American Eskimo Dog Puppy Pictures
View More American Eskimo Dog Pictures
Male Puppy
Miniature Female (Sassy)
Female Puppy
UKC PR Gorgeous California Standard "Arctic Blast"
White fluffy ball
California Toy American Eskimo Miss "Tiffany"
UKC Champion Sired California Standard Girl
Create your PuppyMatch profile in 3 minutes to save countless hours in your search. Get matched with up to 5 dog breeders based on your lifestyle.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a question. It will appear on the site after it has been approved.
1 Comment
The American Eskimo and the Schipperke are two completely different breeds of dogs. The American Eskimo is a small Spitz-type companion dog originating in Germany while the Schipperke is a small Spitz-type/Herding-type working dog originating in Belgium. Although they look the same, they are not. The A.E.D is a playful fun-loving little dog that enjoys children and are very intelligent. While the Schipperke is a feisty little dog that is know for it's protective nature to it's owners, very intelligent and hard working, the little Schipperke never backs down and is always on alert. 3/11/2015 9:35:24 AM
I have never seen a black American Eskimo puppy ever. The only coloration deemed acceptable in the breed is white. However, it could be true as there are other throw back colors in other breeds. I would contact an established breeder and ask them this question as they would know more about the breed itself.2/26/2015 4:22:50 PM
The best thing to do is to take your dog back to the vet. It could be as simple as her having something like a hair or blade of grass caught in her throat, to something more serious, to nothing at all. Sometimes dogs will gag is they drink too much water and sort of cough it back up. But a vet check is always the best way to start ruling out what it could be.5/27/2014 9:44:29 AM
First off: Your puppy is too young to have left it's mother. Please, for the sake of the puppy and yourself, contact a positive reinforcement trainer as soon as possible. You are going to have a lot of work on your hands.
As for food, the best food to get your puppy is a high quality grain-free puppy food. Your local pet store will have several brands for you to choose from.5/1/2014 12:18:42 AM
4 Comments
Yes, Eskies are amazing with families that have children. I have had my eskie for ten years and there are three kids in the house. 4/19/2013 4:35:49 PM
Yes, Eskies are good with kids. They love getting attention from kids and adults, getting played with, petted, etc. They were bred to be companion dogs. From, vet2b5/11/2013 1:13:34 PM
After loving a dozen Eskies, they have taught me that they are kids, too. They treat everyone in the household as they would themselves, as a loving member of the home.10/22/2013 11:49:28 PM
If you socialize them well, they can be. However, I have known otherwise very intelligent and friendly Eskies who are VERY uncomfortable with children, and bite them if they come too close. 6/24/2014 3:14:58 PM
The price depends on if the Eskie is from a shelter or from a breeder, usually shelters are cheaper, but breeders can be the same price.Eskies can cost a few hundred $$$ or sometimes over $1,000! But it will be worth it! from, vet2b5/11/2013 1:17:15 PM
It depends, some Eskies have champion bloodlines, those usually cost more. Usually, shelters are the cheapest place to get Eskies, but breeders can be expensive but they can be as cheap as shelters. On average, Eskies are around a few hundred $$$ to over $1,000. From, vet2b5/11/2013 1:20:52 PM
Eskies come in 3 size so owners can have different sized dogs that fits their life style. How they smaller Eskies is the breed an Eskie than they breed the smallest Eskie, than they breed that Eskie's smallest pup. That causes a smaller breed of Eskie! The sizes are Toy: 9-12" 6-10lbs.
Miniature:12-15" 11-20 lbs.
Standard:15-19" 20-40lbs. From, vet2b!5/11/2013 1:27:24 PM
5 Comments
Maybe your dog has allergies?? Dogs unlike humans exhibit their Allergies through their skin. It can be a food allergy or to normal things in the enviornment like pollen! Although if the itching is really bad it can be mange and other mites..Bring up his itching the next time you are at the vet! 1/27/2013 4:14:36 PM
we notice our eskie will do this to her paws if she is bored or lonely. We have a special spray we use to stop her from doing this. 9/18/2013 12:56:19 PM
One of my male Eskies does this repetitive chewing of his forelimbs. Vet said this is how he calms himself down, like a pacifier. Sometimes, the chewing causing stains on his fur, so I wash him. If we give him some treat to chew, it averts his "nervous chewing." 10/22/2013 11:54:22 PM
When your dogs chews on himself..feed him raw steak..I raised Eskies for 50 years. I own the best eskies PERIOD..12/19/2014 12:15:55 PM
My eskie would chew on top of her paw. (usually just one of them). Vet said she was "bored". But she (bionca) would chew it til it turned brown.4/20/2015 5:56:33 PM
6 Comments
It sounds like your dog may be suffering from seperation anxiety. These dogs tend to shake when they are in uncomfortable situations. It took our Eskie several weeks to become more accepting of our family. Once they become adjusted, it's like they have always been there. In regards to the heavy breathing/panting, she's HOT! She is trying to cool herself off. We found during the summer and early fall it was best to shave our Eskie to help with the shedding and excessive heat. 12/5/2012 6:14:47 AM
sorry didnt see this sooner, they really arent a shaking breed like Chihuahua and not pooping on 2 days really isnt a plus either
hope things have settled down for you on this. please feel free to contact me direct if you have more issues with this 12/13/2012 7:58:20 PM
PLEASE RESEARCH THE SHAVING OPTION. You need to use 100 SPF on exposed skin as they are prone to blister and skin cancer. They have NO pigment under that fur. Also, my vet says the coat actually keeps them cool counter to what intuition might expect. Mine eats ice cubes, which lowers her core temp. She LOVES them and often prefers them over a cookie. Also, the vet says it helps scrape tartar. Good luck. 12/18/2012 10:08:24 PM
She's nervous!!!!!!!!2/14/2013 11:36:37 PM
Never shave and Eskie - it is actually very dangerous to have them outside without their fur. The underlayer is very important to keep.
Only time Bionca would shake or get nervous was right before a storm.4/20/2015 5:58:32 PM
Add a Comment
I've had several American Eskimos and never a mean one later on in their life.All of my eskimos lived between 13 and 17 years. I just lost my last eskimo a week ago at age 16 and 2 months and its taken a toll on me. If you've got one or are getting one you won't regret it. They're a beautiful breed. Good Luck to you11/19/2012 3:22:34 PM
No, they will not get mean. I have an eskie and he is 10. Their life expectancy is between 13 and 17 years old.4/19/2013 4:38:07 PM
Eskies are truly intelligent, honorable and devoted companions. Their personality stays with them until they pass. It is a blessing that these amazing animals live longer than almost any other canine breed, because it is a heartache when your beloved companion leaves. I once met a man who had his Eskie for 17 plus years, and he was brought to tears by the sight of mine. He kept telling me that this beautiful Eskie in my arms is the best treasure. 10/23/2013 12:03:25 AM
My American Eskimo Dog, Bionca, was 15 when she died. Talking about tearing a piece of your heart out. Miss her soooo much. Would love to have another one, but don't want to have to face this again. On the positive note; I enjoyed her for all those 15 yrs and she did as well. :)4/20/2015 6:02:06 PM
We had an American Eskimo cross and she hated all other dogs she met. Is this a trait in this breed?10/19/2012 9:40:47 AM
Eskis often like to be in charge of the other dogs in their environment. The lab is probably too big for your eski to feel comfortable and you're concern or intervention is probably also causing problems. Two things you should be aware of: 1. The lab will submit and the Eski will accept it. 2. It may not be something you would care to watch. I would leave them to work it out with minor intervention correcting the Eski for biting. Eventually, the Eski won't feel put out about the lab and the lab will end up with some very clean ears. At least that is how it works here. Both of my 15lb Eskis run the 100lb lab and the male frequently wrestles with him. They are noisy, but there is no real animosity or biting.10/23/2012 12:12:45 AM
I would also make sure that you give the Eskie her food first, if the Eskie comes over for attention, have one hand available for the Eskie. I made sure that my other dog knew that the Eskie got everything first and that really seemed to help. 12/7/2012 8:30:54 AM
My Eskie always felt uncomfortable around other dogs, and would frequently growl at them. He did much better with larger dogs though. 6/24/2014 3:17:33 PM
2 Comments
you need to take her to the vet to see if she has an infection9/20/2012 4:39:36 PM
My eskie puppy recently had the same problem. It turned out to be a UTI. Got him some anitbiotics and everything was all better.10/1/2012 3:49:13 PM
I just lost my Eski who was 1 month and 4 days shy of 17. I experienced the same with my Chloe. My vet finally told me it was past time for me to let her go.9/8/2012 11:35:23 AM
I had the same happen to me with my eskie. She was 16 and 2 months and she did the circle thing, for a few weeks. She went into seizures and i had no choice but to let her go. She was also blind and a diabetic. You're very fortunate to have your eskie as long as you have. I lost her mom last year at age 17. Its taken a toll on me, I loved them so much. Its like losing your child. I'm looking to get a new puppy soon. Good luck with your baby.11/19/2012 3:14:39 PM
yeah all eskimo dogs are like that11/8/2012 2:13:25 PM
Please I hope he is still well, my baby girl died two weeks ago at the age of 11 - we don't know why and it was very unexpected.
Take him to the vet8/14/2012 10:12:33 PM
Your dog may be sick or have a disease. It is strongly advised that you take your Eskie to the vet to see if its okay.11/15/2012 8:42:17 PM
When I first bought Icee the Eskimo she was only 6 weeks, when my husband and were gone thru out the day the pet store told us to keep her in a small area so we cleaned the heck out I the bathroom and gave her food and water with a blanket and she was fine. But u do need to keep a potty patern so take it out in the morning and as soon as u get home and a few times before bed time. If u have a balcony or patio that's good too. I have 2 Eskimos the boy is 6 and the girl is 2 now when I'm at work I leave them in my room with food and water and because they sleep with me in my room they know not to pee in there :)8/1/2012 12:22:08 AM
I would not recommend getting an Eskie if you are going to be gone that long. They are little balls of energy and they NEED exercise or they can become destructive. You really need to put in the time for them to trust you and become well trained. You may want a more low-key dog.9/27/2012 12:31:14 AM
A Eskie needs to be socialize and he needs to be exercised, unless you have someone that can help you during the day, don't get one , won't be fair to him or to you. To the person who got a puppy milled dog from a pet store...those dogs need loving also but do not continue to support a horrid industry. Dogs should not be milled they should be bred in strict families that will rule out diseases that could happen and breed for love not money.. The horrid conditions a dog from a pet store come from are just gross, to say the least. Why do I know a pet store dog is milled, NO, absolutely NO reputable breeder would EVER sell to a store. 10/14/2012 7:56:11 PM
If you are going to be gone for almost 10 hours, I do not recommend getting an Eskie. They'll feel lonely and will easily destroy things. You should get a dog that can take care of itself on its own for even a long period of time.11/15/2012 8:35:58 PM
3 Comments
Training a grown eskie should be just as easy as training a puppy. Just be firm with displeasing activities. Do not leave them stray in your house at first when no one is home. My eskie has been trained and is well behaved but will still tear into anything he can find. He loves toy stuffing mostly, and I will find it all over my floors when I get home. Good luck! :)))7/12/2012 11:52:30 PM
I required all my puppies to go to obedience school, and socialize. Eskies need to be in new circumstances and learn by it. Agility is super for Eskies, and is a great bonding time for you and them.
One thing to remember with an Eskie is to be firm but not as harsh as some dogs require. As with all dogs, consistency is key.8/13/2014 11:35:04 PM
Yes my eskie sheds a lot and it depends on who you get the dog from. My dog is very nice but sometimes people breed them to be what they are not 6/19/2012 9:41:49 PM
I have an eskie and I haven't noticed him shedding at all on my furniture/house/or bed BUT I do brush him daily.9/27/2012 12:33:25 AM
Yes Eskies shed a lot. But their fur is easier to clean up than short haired shedders, and doesn't seem to make it's way into the furniture like short hair does. But grooming them is VERY time intensive, especially if you aren't willing to groom them faithfully every day. Eskies can be very friendly if you socialize them on a regular basis, and if you got them from a reputable breeder, not a backyard breeder or a pet store. My Eskie was very intelligent and loyal and loved the family, but we didn't know about socializing dogs back then. He was very wary around anyone who wasn't in the family, and he absolutely hated children. 6/24/2014 3:24:38 PM
well, a hungry dog will eat what he/she has available to eat. if the vet is a good vet and says nothing is wrong, the vet is probably right. there is no reason why a healthy dog wouldn't eat other than from not being hungry. sorry, that's all the information i've got. hope this helps.5/29/2012 3:26:52 PM
I have a two year old eskimo and anytime I go away for a long trip he won't eat. He will sit by my closed bedroom door crying. He will eat when im gone but just enough to not starve. These dogs get sad when their owner is away. Your dog will be fine. Just very happy to see you when you come home after the trip.6/4/2012 12:43:28 AM
that would be a good question to ask a vet.5/29/2012 3:22:50 PM
You should go to the vet to see if they can d anything about it. It could just be a minor injury. So don't worry!11/15/2012 8:39:40 PM
no, it stays short.4/26/2012 12:24:19 PM
I think you must be thinking of the samoyed. They looks somewhat similar to the american eskimo, but are a large working dog like the Siberian Husky. 6/24/2014 3:26:38 PM
It is the exact opposite with my mini eskie. He has put on about a pound a week since I got him. He is 6 months old now and weighs 19 lbs. I'm wondering when he will stop growing.8/12/2012 7:44:00 AM
Try to buy food without cornmeal and by products. Eskies tend to have sensitive skin and bad food causes many skin problems. Lot of dog foods put filler and junk in there food. Dogs are meat eaters and when you read the ingredients you'll see there is very little meat in in. Blue and Eukanuba are good5/8/2012 1:38:11 PM
Note: We provide the only safe marketplace for American Eskimo Dog breeders to list puppies for sale to rehome their purebred dogs. Breeders listing puppies for sale on Next Day Pets are required to verify their identity for your protection.


text:
I used these eyelets for a sewing project. The colors are perfect; the only colors we could find in the stores were bright colors (like red! and green!) pastels, and gaudy-looking gold-tone. These had just the metallic "steampunk" look we were going for, absolutely perfect. I paid more for shipping than they cost, but they were still work every penny. Applied well with my standard eyelet pliers. We put 8 onto our project and every one applied perfectly.
I love the eyelets from We R Memory Keepers. They are really high quality, set really easily, and I don't get the bend I get with some other brands. Works really well with both the Crop a dile and the Big Chomp.
With their fluted throats, I find these eyelets easier to set than anything else I've tried. I was also happy to find the quantity I needed for a large project at scrapbook.com.
I like to use these when I want to attach a dangling charm to some kind of paper craft so that the movement doesn't tear. The eyelet keeps that from happening.


text:
Men's Basketball to Play Exhibition at Duke
August 27, 2009
MISENHEIMER, N.C. Pfeiffer University mens basketball head coach Dave Davis announced today that his Falcons will face the Duke Blue Devils, ranked in the top five of early preseason polls, in an exhibition contest on October 24th, 2009 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Game time at Duke will be announced at a later date.
Pfeiffer will travel to Durham, N.C. to play in one of the most difficult environments in the Nation. The Falcons will also be going up against one of the most storied programs in college basketball history facing its Hall of Fame and current U.S. Olympic head coach Mike Krzyzewski.
This will not be the first venture into big time division one college basketball for Pfeiffer. The Falcons dropped 101 points on North Carolina at the Dean Dome in 2006, including 66 points in the second half. In 2005, Pfeiffer traveled to West Lafayette, Indiana to take on Purdue, finding themselves with a 15 point advantage early in the second half.
This is an incredible opportunity and will be an unbelievable experience for our young team said Davis, who enters his 14th season at Pfeiffer. The folks at Duke have been excellent to work with and are so nice to give us a chance to play and compete against them. We always say that we want to play the best, but we may need to be careful on what we ask for.
The Falcons will get plenty of exposure by playing in Durham in October. Duke and the Atlantic Coast Conference, being arguably the best in college basketball, are scheduled to make 162 appearances on national television networks throughout the 2009-2010 mens basketball season. Duke knocked off Florida State in the ACC tournament championship game 79-69 last year.
Tickets will be very limited with more information being released at a later date. Coach K and his staff are the best in the game and we are beyond grateful for this game and the experience it will give our student-athletes, coaches, our alumni and our fans continued Davis. I have never been to a game at Cameron, but it has been on my bucket list. It looks like I may end up with a pretty good seat.


text:
Blue Only
Aeromat Workout Mat - The Aeromat Workout mat is a durable 1/2 inch thick foam mat that is lightweight and convenient to carry using the built-in handle. Great for any floor exercise and easy to clean, these workout mats by Aeromat are a a great accessory to your fitness routine.
Shipping Included
Shipping cost included within the lower 48 states only
Ships via UPS


text:
Sometimes daydreaming can get you into trouble, but what do you do when it's other people's dreams that you have to watch out for? Yumeji Fujiwara has the unique ability to predict what kind of dreams other people will have, but lately, his own dreams have taken a bizarre turn in which he's being pursued by armies of cats. Stranger yet, Yumeji learns that the leader of the dream cats needs his body to access the Real World.
Finally, the strange becomes downright weird when a beautiful girl suddenly drops on top of him and announces that she's a Dream Demon looking for a way back to the Dream World! The fabric that separates reality and fantasy is torn to shreds, and Yumeji has a lot of sleepless nights ahead of him as he has to deal with both the dream stalking and a dream walking!
Contains episodes 1-13.
Special Features: Clean Opening Animation, Clean Closing Animation.
Spoken Languages: English, Japanese, English subtitles.
Submit your own review of this item.
People Ordering This Have Also Been Interested In:
See more products people have ordered with this one.
Do you have questions about this item or a correction to the description? Send us some feedback!
Right Stuf Anime, Manga and More! Phone: 1-800-338-6827, Email: email@example.com
Copyright 1997 - 2015 Right Stuf, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Dealer Inquiries Invited.
*The following restrictions apply to all coupons unless otherwise noted: Items already heavily discounted (weekly specials, bargain bin items, closeout items, and specialty imports items) are excluded from coupon discounts. Orders must be completed through our online store at RightStuf.com. Items that are on special or are excluded from additional discounts do not count toward coupon dollar amount requirements. Only one coupon or gift certificate may be applied to each order. Canceling or revising your order may affect its eligibility for the coupon.


text:
The trade in primates for research is a highly secretive business. Statistics for mortalities and illnesses during or after transportation are not often available. However, over the years, a number of tragedies have been reported which provide a disturbing insight into the suffering and distress experienced by primates in transit. The BUAV believes the global picture is far worse.
Primates are packed into small wooden crates, usually too small to allow them to stand up, and travel as cargo, mainly on passenger flights. The size of the compartment for each monkey is about 30 cm (length), 50 cm (width) and 50 cm (height).The monkeys can endure inadequate ventilation, noise, temperature fluctuations and delays en route as they are shipped on extremely long journeys to research laboratories across the world.
Monkeys may become ill or die in transit. For others, anxiety and stress can lead to infection and the onset of disease which may remain latent until the animals reach their final destination. Documents obtained by the BUAV provide a disturbing insight into just how much these animals suffer. Conditions that resulted in the death or euthanasia of monkeys imported into the USA during 2009 included pneumonia, enteritis, gastroenteritis, dehydration, weight loss, poor body condition and bacterial infection. Other reported incidents graphically illustrate the trauma experienced by these sensitive wild animals during their transportation on airlines:
'On uncrating, he was found in moribund condition. Part of the wooden crate had been chewed away and no food was present in the crate. Technicians attempted to administer IV fluids, but the monkey died while treatment was being started.' (The monkey was imported from China)
'One animal died during transport from Vietnam. This animal was removed in Paris at the airport; the cause of death was reportedly bloat…' [build up of gas in the gastro-intestinal tract]
'One animal was dead on arrival.' (The monkey was imported from Mauritius)
Studies carried out by scientists from within the research industry itself have shown that transportation causes profound negative and lasting effects on the welfare of primates. The long-tailed macaque in particular has been identified as a species unsuited to transport.
Find out which airlines do and don't transport monkeys for research


text:
|You are not logged in. Click here to log in now. | Switch to our mobile site→
|My Profile My Galleries My Networks
Valley of mist
Want to link to this gallery?
When I shoot beautiful landscapes in Kashmir, it feels like looking for life in hell," says Javeed Shah, photojournalist and photographer, who has been shooting these haunting images for the past 17 years. His work has appeared in leading international publications such as Time Asia, the Guardian Weekend and The Wall Street Journal. An exhibition of his photographs is on at the Asia Society and Museum, New York, till 6 January.
As a photojournalist in the conflict-ridden valley, Shah has always felt a need to escape. He turned his attention to the breathtaking natural beauty, recording a visual truth infused by a bittersweet nostalgia of Kashmir's loss. "Initially, I felt choked looking at the dead bodies, bloodshed and the devastation but then I hid myself behind the camera and got used to the situation," says Shah. "Everything I saw through the lens was a subject for me and I perhaps lost the sensitivity and just became a photo-clicking machine."
http://www.livemint.com/2008/01/05012057/Photo-Essay—Double-vision.htmljaveedshah 's current location:
[undisclosed location].
Play slideshow →


text:
Cool & Comfy Print Dress
With slipover styling, this soft-as-silk print dress features a sweetheart neckline, graceful shirring, flutter sleeves and 2 handy side seam pockets. Polyester. Machine wash and dry. Imported.
|Colors: Purple,Teal
Sizes: Large,Medium,Small
|May We Suggest
Cool & Comfy Print Dress Reviews
Reviewed by 1 customer
- Easy Care
- Figure Flattering
- Nice Color
- Nice Fabric
- Washes Well
- Wrinkle Resistant
Best Uses
- Casual Wear
- Date Night/Night Out
Comments about Cool & Comfy Print Dress:
Material will not get smaller after washing.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Waist:
- Feels true to size
- Length:
- Feels true to length
- Comfort vs Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
|**In order to join, you need to have at least
1 item in your shopping cart.


text:
Wanted: David Alexander ThomasSeptember 20th, 2012
SPRINGFIELD (WGGB) - Police say they've been looking for 21 year-old David Alexander Thomas since April. He's wanted on several charges including aggravated assault and battery and possession of drugs with intent to distribute. His most...
Wanted: Howard Ray Dukes
Wanted: Jesus Luciano, Serial Flasher
Crime Files: Roberto Godinez
Crime Files: Eric BrownAugust 23rd, 2012
SPRINGFIELD (WGGB) - Police say 42-year-old Eric Brown isn't secretive about his abusive behavior towards women. They say Brown attacked a woman outside of a Santa Barbara Street house in January of 2012. "The cops that patrol this area know...
Crime Files: Joel GallegoAugust 21st, 2012
SPRINGFIELD (WGGB) - Once the mastermind behind a major credit card crime spree, 28-year-old Joel Gallego now has 4 warrants out for his arrest. He faces multiple charges, including dozens of counts of larceny and breaking and entering...
Crime Files: Angel RiveraAugust 16th, 2012
SPRINGFIELD (WGGB) - Springfield Police say a serial car thief who likes to operate under cover of night has been positively identified after leaving traces of blood at the scene of a break-in last year. "If there's evidence in the car that...
Crime Files: Doris QuinonesAugust 15th, 2012
SPRINGFIELD (WGGB) - A Springfield man's nightly walk on Main Street turns into a fight for his life when he is suddenly attacked by his ex-wife. Springfield Police say 31-year-old Doris Quinones already has a restraining order against...
Wanted: Cheyenne HarrisAugust 9th, 2012
SPRINGFIELD (WGGB) - Police are asking you to be on the lookout for a very dangerous woman on the streets of Springfield. 21-year-old Cheyenne Harris is wanted on several charges including assault and battery and breaking and entering. The most...
Crime Files: Luis MachukaJuly 31st, 2012
SPRINGFIELD (WGGB) - Springfield police are after a man they say beat a woman unconscious outside of a local grocery store last July. 26 year-old Luis Machuka's last known address is on Pearl Street and he's wanted on aggravated assault and...
Crime Files: Alexis Javier ColonJuly 26th, 2012
SPRINGFIELD (WGGB) - Police say 30 year-old Alexis Colon was completely unaware that he was walking into a prostitution sting when he drove up alongside a female at the corner of Locust Street and Acushnet Avenue. The woman was an officer posing...
Crime Files: Patricia Marie CloutierJuly 24th, 2012
SPRINGFIELD (WGGB) - A Springfield woman is wanted on several charges including prostitution, a crime police say she's been locked up for a dozen times already. Police say 27 year-old Patricia Marie Cloutier was spotted by undercover officers...
Crime Files: Springfield Man Wanted After Beating Wife With Candlestick HolderJuly 19th, 2012
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) - Police need your help putting Wayman Carl Jenkins behind bars. They say the 33 year-old Springfield man brutally assaulted his estranged wife on June 3rd at her house on Ranney Street. Police say a call from...
Crime Files: Jose LorianoJuly 12th, 2012
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB)-- A Springfield man flies into a rage, beating and stabbing the mother of his child. It started with an argument. Jose Loriano and his girlfriend were in a disagreement over their child. The fighting started on Belmont...
Crime Files – Edward GambleJune 20th, 2012
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Cops say 34-year old Edward Gamble is a real low life. They say back in January he attacked his 8-month pregnant girlfriend. She called cops but when they got to Andrews Street Gamble was gone. "Her boyfriend Mr....
If there's news happening in your community, then we'd like to know. abc40 is your local news station. We're here to report what's going on in Western Massachusetts. Send your news tips to abc40.


text:
Stephanie of the East Village shared the following story with us about meeting a very quirky kitty named Mr. Snaggles at the ASPCA Adoption Center in Manhattan, and how he seamlessly became a part of her family:
Many months after our cat passed away, I surprised my husband on his birthday by taking him to the ASPCA to adopt a cat. He had no idea where we were going, and was actually grouchy at first because he thought I was dragging him to a museum.
We spent all day looking at cats. We had such a pleasant experience at the Adoption Center. It is immaculate and has a friendly and well-informed staff.
My husband noticed him first—he was the one cat that was really responsive to us—a sweet, sad looking orange tabby with saucer-shaped eyes.
"He's only got three legs; no one will ever want him," I thought.
During his stay at the ASPCA, veterinarians tried to correct an extensive injury to his leg, but when his injury would not heal, they had no choice but to amputate it.
Once we brought him home, we followed the suggested procedure of confining him to a smaller room at first to let him get acclimated to his new surroundings. My husband, the new cat and I were all stuffed in our tiny bathroom. He immediately jumped into my husband's lap and started purring, so we decided to let him out into the rest of the apartment. He sat between us as we watched a movie and slept at the foot of the bed that night.
We named him Mr. Snaggles, homage to his less obvious but cuter flaw, his missing canine tooth.
A new amputee, he took some time getting used to his lack of leg. For about a month, he would forget it was missing and attempted to scratch with his phantom leg by stretching out and wiggling his stump. I was conflicted between laughing and crying when I first witnessed this, but now I just brush his side.
Finally accustomed to his predicament, Mr. Snaggles is the most affectionate, loving cat I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He has excellent grooming habits, cleaning himself as soon as he uses the litter box. He is a valued and fantastic new member of our family.
Want to receive stories like these in your inbox each week?
Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter, ASPCA News Alert—you'll receive important updates on what's going on and how you can make an impact to save animals' lives!
Mr. Snaggles is such a beautiful cat - love his markings and eyes! He looks so very happy and healthy now! May you have a wonderful life together with him. Thank You for adopting a shelter pet and a special needs one on top. They are very precious animals and appreciate and love us for choosing them. I think they are better than pedigrees and have more of a personality. Some of my best animals both cats and dogs were shelter pets!! < ^..^ >
- « first
- ‹ previous
- 1
- 2
- 3


text:
King Finale FG Football Boots Black/Red
King Finale FG Football Boots Made By Puma Puma's Flagship Football boot has been given a new makeover. The King Finale offers a Soft Leather K Upper, With Leather Fold over Tongue. > Laces with turn over tongue > Moulded Studs ideal for use on Hard Natural ground > Leather upper, Synthetic inner and sole Colour Black/Red


text: Lactic Acid Starter Cultures (14875) Strain Designations: FD-20115 starter E / Type Strain: no / Biosafety Level: 1 General Information Characteristics Culture Method History Documentation Print Email Share Share this product Facebook Twitter Google+ Permits And Restrictions View Permits Strain Designations FD-20115 starter E Application A mixed culture for use as a cheese-making starter Type Strain no Biosafety Level 1 Product Format freeze-dried Preceptrol® no Type Strain no Comments A mixed culture for use as a cheese-making starter Medium ATCC® Medium 183: Skim milk Growth Conditions Temperature: 26.0°C Name of Depositor Chas. Pfizer & Co., Inc. References Tynan EJ, Hales MW. Preparation of microbial milk-acidulating cultures for cheese. US Patent 3,142,575 dated Jul 28 1964 Permits These permits may be required for shipping this product: Customers located in the state of Hawaii will need to contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to determine if an Import Permit is required. A copy of the permit or documentation that a permit is not required must be sent to ATCC in advance of shipment. Basic Documentation Product Sheet Certificate of Analysis SDS


text:
It's 'world domination or bust' according to the gang at Shockwave.com and they aren't kidding. With slow motion explosions and killer combat racing Burnin' Rubber 3 is an amazing release from the exceptional developers at XForm Games.
Click the image to see the Trailer on Gametrailers.com
On the business side its been doing nearly 200k hits a day for the first month or so on the site – but the real news is on the gameplay and aesthetics side. You have to play this action packed racer to understand the amazing art form that is online 3D Racing games.


text:
Entry level servers are the perfect choice for environments with up to 50 users, such as small offices or individual classrooms. The general purpose entry level server's typical role would be for file, print or email tasks. It's a perfect platform for single applications where cost is a key driver and performance is not mission-critical. All of our single socket servers utilise the power of the Intel® Xeon® processors and run on Intel® chipsets to provide essential server-class features.
The IX1300 meets the needs of small offices, individual classrooms, anyone who needs a simple cost effective and quiet server.
Viglen's next-generation Workgroup Servers use the power of Intel® Xeon® processors and Intel Quickpath technology to maximise performance. All models support up to two processors and both pedestal or rack mount versions offer enterprise features and scalable management as standard.
The Viglen IX3100 is built around next generation intelligent Intel® Xeon® processors using Intel Quick Path Interconnect Technology to deliver outstanding performance and smooth multitasking.
IX3100 spec sheet
A compact, highly integrated server system for high-density computing and energy-efficient applications.
IX3300/R spec sheet
The IX3600/R is most flexible and reliable dual socket server for high-end applications and virtualisation environments.
IX3600/R spec sheet
IX3320/RS spec sheet
A highly expandable, 2U server system designed with power-efficient architecture for enterprise applications and virtualisation, is the ideal platform for databases, large workgroup file servers or web applications.
IX3620/RS spec sheet
Viglen's most powerful and high performing servers are the ideal solution for business-critical databases, use of demanding applications and large workgroup needs. Viglen's departmental servers are designed for virtualisation environments providing scalability and reliability with no downtime whilst providing room for upgrading as your infrastructure grows.
The IX5600 is an ideal solution for business-critical databases and departmental or large workgroup needs.
IX5600 spec sheet
The IX9000 Modular Chassis is the ideal choice for server consolidation and virtualised environments whilst giving you the flexibility to grow your infrastructure.
IX9000 spec sheet
The IX9200 Server Compute Modules provide the processing and I/O power behind the Viglen IX9000 Modular Server and supports up to two multi core Intel® Xeon® processors. The compute modules are entirely diskless and connect to the virtualised shared storage allowing for flexible server configurations.
IX9200 spec sheet
01727 201 800
01727 201 888
(Please enable the recognised browsers in the following way below)
Internet Explorer Browser: Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Security (tab) > Allow active content to run
Google Chrome: Tools > options > Under the bonnet > Allow all sites to run Javascript


text:
Juan Smith was a giant of a Bok player. As a person he was even larger in stature. I'll remember him for more than just being a great rugby player.
Smith quit the game today because he accepted his Achilles would continue to restrict his ability to deliver what his heart desired. He was honest with himself, which is the character that typified his time within rugby.
He has for me always been the unsung heroes of Bok rugby and was among the players of the tournament.
His desire to contribute to a successful Rugby World Cup challenge forced an early return to the field in 2011 but all it did was ensure he would not play at the highest level again.
There will be no bitterness from Smith. There will be no self pity. It is not his style.
Former Bok legend Andre Venter used to call him 'Die Yster'; the man of steel.
Bob Skinstad, taking the DJ microphone in Tobby Joe's in Port Elizabeth in 2003, told people that the Boks were in the VIP area and if there was only one player they should meet that night it was a player called Juan Smith.
'This guy said Skinstad will become one of the greats of Bok rugby.'
Smith ruptured his Achilles in the opening round of the 2011 Super Rugby season.
He had four operations in the last 18 months to make it back and even though he played two of the Cheetahs Super Rugby pre-season games he said he knew the Achilles was too vulnerable to take the demands of professional rugby.
He told Die Volksblad Newspaper: 'Were it not for the fans and my family, then I probably would have made the decision to retire much earlier. It was the fans who gave me the courage to – after several disappointing operations – attempt to make a comeback to the rugby field this year.
'I appreciate all the support I received through the years from my family, Bok- and especially Free State supporters.'
He played 69 Tests and won the Tri Nations, the World Cup and the British and Irish Lions series.
By Mark Keohane


text:
MAC in Lillyland Collection
Oct 07 2009 | Categories: MAC Cosmetics, MAC Cosmetics Cremeblend Blush, MAC Cosmetics Limited Edition Collections, MAC Cosmetics Lipgelee, MAC Cosmetics Makeup Brushes, MAC Cosmetics Nail Lacquer, MAC Cosmetics Paint Pot, MAC Cosmetics Pearlmatte Eyeshadow, MAC Cosmetics Pearlmatte Face Powder, MAC Cosmetics Technakohl Liner
Release Date: January 7th, 2010 MAC in Lillyland is a Lilly Pulitzer inspired collection that features bright, bold colors reminiscent of the shades you might see on Florida socialites. The timing of this release is either odd or genius depending on how you look at it. Most of the colors scream "spring", but then again, […]Tags: mac cremeblend blush, mac lipgelee, mac makeup brushes, mac nail lacquer, mac paint pot, mac pearlmatte eyeshadow, mac pearlmatte face powder, mac technakohl liner


text:
So do his 3 kids. Shawn has 2 priorities in life, his children and his work, and yes…in that order. His 2 boys and 1 Daddy's girl keep him busy with sports, school and begging their dad for Taylor Swift tickets. That's one of the perks of all his hard work.
Currently, Shawn hosts the morning show at Go Country 105 in Los Angeles, where he has been since the station was born in February 2007. But that's nothing, Shawn's been in Country radio in Los Angeles for over 21 years. Now he's hosting his very own nationally syndicated show, The Country's Hotlist. He's also the Announcer, or voice guy as we call him, for Dick Clark productions. Some of his annual duties include The American Music Awards, The Golden Globes, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, and the Academy of Country Music Awards. He also added the Jerry Lewis Labor Day telethon to his resume in 2009.
Shawn also has some acting under his belt, a recurring role on NBC's Heist, and a supporting role in the poker themed Lucky You with Drew Barrymore, Robert Duvall and Eric Bana.
Being in Los Angeles and so close to his hometown allows him to give back. For the last 19 years Shawn has hosted the Shawn Parr Classic golf tournament for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. He's also been the spokesperson and hosted another golf tournament for the John Tracy Clinic for hearing impaired children for 17 years. In fact he's helped raise almost $2 Million for the clinic. Shawn is also very proud of his L.A.P.D Reserve Officer status, and for the last 15 years has hosted many of their events along with the Los Angeles Fire Department Widows and Orphans Fund. Pretty much, if there is a cause worth fighting for…Shawn Parr is always there to answer the call.


text:
See your color on these designs right now!
Enter your colors here, then click the icon below any design to preview it in your colors.
Recommended Just For You
Customer Raves & Reviews
perfect production
Great design that's simple, but stands out with its vintage character. Especially perfect for using smaller sized photos that cannot be enlarged. I loved the idea of the caption in the back. My fiancé and I chose a quotation that was meaningful to us, and it was a wonderful way to personalize the card and use that space in the back.


text:
Avalon Organics is a U.S. brand with a strong commitment to organic agriculture, sustainability, and personal health, summarized in their guiding principle, Consciousness in Cosmetics®. The company aims to offer pure, safe, effective personal care products that consumers will love using. Each of their products contains a minimum of 70% organic content from botanicals, extracts and essential oils, and is packaged in environmentally friendly materials. The range is formulated without parabens, harsh preservatives, synthetic fragrances, artificial colours, or phthalates, and is, of course, guaranteed 100% cruelty-free. We caught up with their UK distributor at Kinetic Natural Products to find out more about this great brand.
Q: Why was it important to you to become certified under the Humane Standard?
Since Avalon Organics' establishment in 1994 we have never tested our products or ingredients on animals. We are an ethical company and believe that all vivisection should be abolished.
Q: What are your best sellers?
Our hair care and bath and shower gel are best sellers, particularly Peppermint, Rosemary and Lavender fragrances. Personally, I am loving the Lavender Luminosity skincare range, which targets skin texture and clarity. The collection uses plant-based ingredients such as liquorice root, lavender, arnica and white tea, to gently clean and moisturize skin.
Q: What is unique about your company?
Our products are all formulated with the finest organic essential oils and at least 70% of our content is organic. These oils not only play a role in caring for our skin and hair, but they also have an effect on our mood because of their aromatherapeutic properties.
Q: Do you offer any vegan or vegetarian products as part of the Avalon Organics range?
All of our products are vegetarian. We also support ethical sourcing and sustainable farming practices. Using organic ingredients, for example, encourages a measurable expansion of organic acreage cultivation, which is great for the environment.
Q: Why should people follow you on Facebook or Twitter?
You can join our Facebook community, where we share with you our latest news as well as health and wellbeing tips. Our Facebook fans also discuss their favourite Avalon products and what they use them for!
Q: Who are your customers/who are your products aimed at?
The average Avalon Organics customer is someone aged 30 and upwards who appreciates a little bit of luxury every day. The essential oil based range offers aromatherapeutic products with wonderfully uplifting properties. We also have a baby range - gentle, natural products made with organic ingredients and containing soothing, organic botanicals and nutrient-rich plant emollients.
Q. Where are your company's main markets? Tell us a bit about your company's geographical spread.
Avalon Organics was founded in 1994 in the USA but can now be found extensively in the UK and Europe too.


text:
Lynnwood girls beat Arlington 47-39 in 4A crossover game
Pressure defense, Pivec's play sparks smaller Royals over taller Eagles
Mikayla Pivec.
The freshman wing had seven points, 10 rebounds and eight blocked shots, to help lead the Lynnwood girls basketball team to a 47-39 Wesco 4A crossover win against Arlington at Lynnwood High School.
"That Pivec kid just killed us tonight," Arlington head coach Joe Marsh said. "She grabbed everything."
Pivec played a huge role in Lynnwood defying the obvious height advantage Arlington had. The Eagles have four players listed on their roster at 6-feet or taller. The tallest player for Lynnwood is 5-foot-11 post Linda Wilson.
"Speed kind of beat out height tonight," said Everett Edwards, the Royals' head coach. "We take pride in being small. We like being that team."
After struggling in the first half, Arlington made a concerted effort in the third quarter to get the ball inside to Lindsay Brown (6-foot-1) and Jayla Russ (6-feet), which worked at times. But in the end, Lynnwood's full-court, pressure defense wore down the Eagles.
"It starts with our ability to pressure the ball," Edwards said. "It's a result of helping pressure the heck out of the ball."
The up-tempo, quick transition style of play that Lynnwood favors was something Arlington was trying to avoid.
"We didn't want to get in a track meet," Marsh said. "I knew this was going to be a battle tonight. We both have two good defenses. We didn't get a chance to take advantage of our size."
Lynnwood had a different advantage, however -- playing at home. The Royals are undefeated this year at their gymnasium and have only lost one game there in the past two years.
"We're happy to play at home," Edwards said. "It gives us a certain amount of energy with the fans being loud."
Pivec got the hometown crowd rocking early. She was a big part in helping Lynnwood outrebound Arlington 10-4 in the opening quarter while getting out to the early lead. Both teams scored nine points apiece in the second and third quarters, before Lynnwood put the game away in the fourth.
Grace Douglas led the Royals in scoring with 11 points. Jasmin Edwards scored 10 points and Wilson added six points and eight rebounds.
"Mikayla (Pivec) did a great job. Jasmin was a rock for us. Grace Douglas got us some points," Everett Edwards said. "… Just a great all-around team effort."
The low-scoring game didn't surprise either coach, who were both expecting a defensive showcase.
"I figured it would be about how it went," Edwards said. "Figured it would be a defensive battle."
Marsh credited Lynnwood with playing the game at a faster pace, which benefitted the quicker Royals.
"Lynnwood's a great team," Marsh said. "They did what great teams do. They played at their pace."
Edwards told his team to drive the ball in the second half and take it to the Arlington defense. He said that if the Royals did that, the offense would come.
And it did.
"I told our girls to be more aggressive. To get into the paint and make a play," Edwards said. "I thought we were taking good shots, they just weren't dropping for us. We exert so much energy on the defensive side, sometimes it hurts our offense."
Winter Brown had a game-high 14 points to pace Arlington. Brown added nine points and eight rebounds for the Eagles, who dropped their first game of the season.
The game featured the teams atop the Wesco 4A North and South standings, with both teams now 9-1 in league and 14-1 overall.
"Our girls were ready to play tonight," Edwards said. "This was a big game."
Rather than get caught up in the one game, Edwards maintained that his team will enjoy the win, but remain focused on a big goal that Lynnwood has for the season: a Wesco South title.
"(The win) helps with our confidence and our mojo," Edwards said. "It's a big step for us in trying to achieve our goal of winning the Wesco South."
At Lynnwood H.S.
Arlington 7 9 9 14 -- 39
Lynnwood 12 9 9 17 -- 47
Arlington–Taylor Graham 0, Veronica Ladines 0, Lindsay Brown 9, Krista Showalter 3, Emma Janousek 0, Jessica Ludwig 8, Winter Brown 14, Jayla Russ 4, Lyndsay Leatherman 1. Lynnwood–Jasmin Edwards 10, Izzy Maza 6, Grace Douglas 11, Mikayla Pivec 7, Nikki Trautman 0, Arsenia Ivanov 0, Jordyn Edwards 3, Danielle Hayes 4, Linda Wilson 6. 3-point goals–Brown 1, Showalter 1, Brown 2, Ja. Edwards 1, Maza 2, Douglas 2. Records–Arlington 9-1 league, 14-1 overall. Lynnwood 9-1, 14-1.
Like our high school sports page on Facebook, follow @HeraldNetPreps on Twitter and look for updates on our Prep Zone blog.Story tags » • Arlington High School • Lynnwood High School • High School Basketball
Share your comments: Log in using your HeraldNet account or your Facebook, Twitter or Disqus profile. Comments that violate the rules are subject to removal. Please see our terms of use. Please note that you must verify your email address for your comments to appear.
You are logged in using your HeraldNet ID. Click here to update your profile. | Log out.
Our new comment system is not supported in IE 7. Please upgrade your browser here.


text:
|Dr. Ellen Receives Alumni Achievement Award from Temple University
Congratulations to All Children's Hospital President and Physician in Chief Jonathan Ellen, M.D., for receiving the Temple University School of Medicine Alumni Achievement Award.
The award, presented November 16th during a formal celebration on the university campus, is given to an alumnus/alumna whose contributions to medicine have reached national or international stature. School of Medicine Dean Larry Kaiser, M.D., presented the award to Dr. Ellen and also bestowed awards in the categories of Honored Professor, Alumni Service and Alumnus of the Year.
"On behalf of the All Children's Hospital Board of Trustees I would like to congratulate Dr. Ellen on this honor," said Jay Fleece, Chairman, All Children's Hospital Board of Trustees. "From our first conversations with Dr. Ellen we were impressed with his past accomplishments and his vision for the future of All Children's-and our appreciation of that vision and his leadership continues to grow."
"I'm proud to be an alumnus of Temple because of its commitment to community. I have continued that commitment through clinical education research and now administration," noted Dr. Ellen.
Located in Philadelphia, the School of Medicine is part of the Temple University Health System, which includes Temple University Hospital and Fox Chase Cancer Center, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Its other major teaching affiliates include the Geisinger Clinic, a Pennsylvania-based integrated health services organization that is widely recognized for its development of innovative care models.


text:
Tag Archives: california state park commission
Redwoods and Hitler: the link between nature conservation and the eugenics movement
Written by Edward O'Reilly on September 25, 2013 — Leave a Comment
In 1931, the California State Park Commission presented this engrossed certificate in gratitude to Save the Redwoods League founders Henry Fairfield Osborn, Madison Grant and John C. Merriam. From all appearances, it's an attractive reminder of the achievements of the early conservation movement. What is less apparent is a darker link between the three founders […]
Posted in Manuscripts, Photographs | Also tagged 1890 census, conservation, eugenics, germany, henry fairfield osborn, hitler, immigration, john c. merriam, karl brandt, madison grant, nazis, nordic, nuremberg, pioneer, race, save the redwood league, Theodore Roosevelt, wilderness, wildlife management


text:
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To monitor standard, unfractionated heparin (UFH) therapy and sometimes to monitor low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) therapy
When to Get Tested?
When you are being treated with UFH or LMWH and your healthcare provider wants to monitor the amount of heparin in your blood
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
Test Preparation Needed?
The Test Sample
What is being tested?
Heparin is a drug that inhibits blood clotting (anticoagulant) and is used to treat people who have developed dangerous blood clots (thrombi) or have a high risk of developing them. This test indirectly measures the amount of heparin in a person's blood by measuring its inhibition of factor Xa activity, one of the proteins involved in blood clot formation (anti-Xa activity). The test is used to monitor heparin therapy to ensure that a person is receiving sufficient heparin for anticoagulation without causing excess bleeding.
Blood clotting is a normal response to blood vessel or tissue injury. It is a complex process that involves the activation and clumping of platelets at the site of injury and the initiation of the coagulation cascade - a sequential activation of coagulation factors, proteins that produce clots and regulate their development.
There are a variety of acute and chronic conditions in which excessive clotting may occur. Some of these include surgeries, DVT (deep vein thrombosis), and other excessive clotting disorders (hypercoagulable disorders). They are associated with inappropriate blood clot formation in veins and arteries – especially in the legs. These clots can obstruct blood flow and cause tissue damage in the affected area. Pieces of the blood clot can break off and travel to the lungs – causing pulmonary embolism, or to the heart – causing a heart attack. In pregnant women, blood clot formation can sometimes affect blood flow to the fetus and result in a miscarriage.
Heparin, through its action on the protein antithrombin, interferes with the clotting process by accelerating the inhibition of coagulation factors, particularly factors Xa and IIa (thrombin). There are two types of heparin that may be used in anticoagulation therapy: low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) and unfractionated heparin (UFH), also known as standard heparin. Heparin molecules vary in size and activity. UFH includes a broad range of sizes, while LMWH consists of a narrower range of smaller heparin molecules. UFH is usually given intravenously (I.V.), whereas LMWH is typically given through injections under the skin (subcutaneous). UFH affects both factors Xa and IIa, is more variable in its inhibitory activity, and must be closely monitored. Complications may include clotting (insufficient heparin), excessive bleeding (too much heparin), and sometimes decreased platelets (heparin-associated thrombocytopenia). On the contrary, LMWH primarily affects Xa and its effect is more predictable; therefore routing monitoring is not required.
Heparin is often used for treatment when the condition is acute and is eventually replaced by the use of oral anticoagulants. UFH is usually given in a hospital setting and monitored with the partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test, but it may need to be monitored with the heparin anti-Xa test. High doses of UFH given during surgeries such as cardiopulmonary bypass are monitored using the activated clotting time (ACT) test. LMWH may be given in either an outpatient or hospital setting. If monitoring is required, the anti-Xa test is used.
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.
The Test
Common Questions
Ask a Laboratory Scientist
This form enables you to ask specific questions about your tests. Your questions will be answered by a laboratory scientist as part of a voluntary service provided by one of our partners, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science. If your questions are not related to your lab tests, please submit them via our Contact Us form. Thank you.
* indicates a required field
Article Sources
NOTE: This article is based on research that utilizes the sources cited here as well as the collective experience of the Lab Tests Online Editorial Review Board. This article is periodically reviewed by the Editorial Board and may be updated as a result of the review. Any new sources cited will be added to the list and distinguished from the original sources used.
Sources Used in Current Review
Harmening D. Clinical Hematology and Fundamentals of Hemostasis, Fifth Edition, F.A. Davis Company, Philadelphia, 2009, Pp 862-863, 584-585, 685-686.
Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 21st ed. McPherson R, Pincus M, eds. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier: 2007, Pp 780-781.
(© 1995-2011). Unit Code 80609: Heparin Anti-Xa Assay, Plasma. Mayo Clinic Mayo Medical Laboratories [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/test-catalog/Overview/80609 through http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com. Accessed November 2011.
Smith, M. and Wheeler, K. (2010 May 6). Weight-based Heparin Protocol using Antifactor Xa Monitoring. Medscape Today News from American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 2010;67(5):371-374. [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/720025 through http://www.medscape.com. Accessed November 2011.
Guervil, D. et. al. (2011 August 9). Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time versus Antifactor Xa Heparin Assay in Monitoring Unfractionated Heparin by Continuous Intravenous Infusion. Medscape Today News from The Annals of Pharmacotherapy. 2011;45(8):861-868 [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/746710 through http://www.medscape.com. Accessed November 2011.
Shapiro, N. et. al. (2011 August 1). Dosing and Monitoring of Low-molecular-weight Heparin in High-risk Pregnancy Single-Center Experience. Medscape Today News from Pharmacotherapy. 2011;31(7):678-685 [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/746233 through http://www.medscape.com. Accessed November 2011.
Lehman, C. and Frank, E. (2009 January). Laboratory Monitoring of Heparin Therapy: Partial Thromboplastin Time or Anti-Xa Assay? ASCP LabMedicine, 40, 47-51 [On-line information]. Available online at http://labmed.ascpjournals.org/content/40/1/47.full through http://labmed.ascpjournals.org. Accessed November 2011.
Sources Used in Previous Reviews
Clarke, W. and Dufour, D. R., Editors (2006). Contemporary Practice in Clinical Chemistry, AACC Press, Washington, DC. Pp 233-234.
Tahir, R. (2007 July 13). A Review of Unfractionated Heparin and Its Monitoring. U.S. Pharm. 2007:32(7) [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.uspharmacist.com/index.asp?show=article&page=8_2073.htm through http://www.uspharmacist.com. Accessed on 6/1/08.
(2008 January, Updated). Heparin and Anti-Xa Assays]. Clot-ED [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.clot-ed.com/edit/ask_expert.html through http://www.clot-ed.com. Accessed on 6/1/08.
Schick, P. and Schick, B. (2007 April 30). Hypercoagulability: Hereditary Thrombophilia and Lupus Anticoagulants Associated with Venous Thrombosis and Emboli. emedicine [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.emedicine.com/med/TOPIC3776.HTM through http://www.emedicine.com. Accessed on 6/1/08.
O'Donnell, M. et. al. (© 2007). Brief Communication: Preoperative Anticoagulant Activity after Bridging Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin for Temporary Interruption of Warfarin. Annals of Internal Medicine 2007;146:184-187. [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.annals.org/cgi/eletters/146/3/184 through http://www.annals.org. Accessed on 6/1/08.
Coon, D. and Hamachi-Lopez, M. (2007 January 8). New Test Announcement, Antifactor Xa Assay. CLH Technical Bulletin 07-003 [On-line information]. PDF available for download at http://www.clhlab.com/attachment/624F6C540986B6E9E7F65D1391/LMWH.pdf through http://www.clhlab.com. Accessed on 6/1/08.
Baglin, T. et. al. (© 2006) Guidelines on the use and monitoring of heparin. British Society for Haematology v(133) 19-34. [On-line information]. PDF available for download at http://www.bcshguidelines.com/pdf/heparin_220506.pdf through http://www.bcshguidelines.com. Accessed on 6/1/08.
McGlasson, D. (2005 May 25). Using a Single Calibration Curve With the Anti-Xa Chromogenic Assay for Monitoring Heparin Anticoagulation. Lab Med. 2005;36(5):297-299. [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/504792 through http://www.medscape.com. Accessed on 6/1/08.
Hirsh, J. and Raschke, R. (© 2004). Heparin and Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin: The Seventh ACCP Conference on Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy. CHEST 2004;126;188-203. [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.chestjournal.org/cgi/content/full/126/3_suppl/188S through http://www.chestjournal.org. Accessed on 6/1/08.
Duplaga, B. et. al. (© 2001). Dosing and Monitoring of Low-Molecular-Weight Heparins in Special Populations. Medscape from Pharmacotherapy 21(2):218-234. [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/409676 through http://www.medscape.com. Accessed on 6/1/08.
Yeager, B. and Matheny, S. (1999 February 15). Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin in Outpatient Treatment of DVT. American Family Physician [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.aafp.org/afp/990215ap/945.html through http://www.aafp.org. Accessed on 6/1/08.


text:
Find products and services
for your country:
Select Your Color and Upholstery Colors
|Product Features
|7x19 strand construction, lubricated, nylon-coated cable meets U.S. military specifications
|Simple easy to use chrome plated tube-in-tube adjustments for durability
|Belts and Pulleys
|4-1/2" (11 cm) and 6" (15 cm) diameter fiberglass-impregnated nylon pulleys feature sealed bearings
|Contoured cushions utilize a molded foam for superior comfort and durability
|Frame Description
|Each frame receives an electrostatic powder coat finish to ensure maximum adhesion and durability; Standard rubber feet protect base of the frame and prevent the machine from slipping; 11-gauge steel frame ensures maximum structural integrity
|Hand Grips
|Handles utilize an aluminum cap for durability; Hand grips are an extruded thermo rubber compound that is non-absorbing and wear-and-tear resistant
|Instructional Placards
|Easy-to-follow pictorial instructions illustrate proper user position without words
|Optional full front and rear shrouds
|Weight Plates And Guide Rods
|Chrome plated solid steel guide rods for smooth motion; Solid-steel weight plates. Top weight plate is fitted with self-lubricating bushings; 7/16" (11 mm) diameter weight selector pin magnetically locks in place and is connected to stack to prevent loss
|Technical Specifications
|Structural Frame (Coatings excluded): 10 year limited; Bearings and pulleys: 5 year; Belts, springs and rollers: 3 year; Cables, grips and Lifebands: 1 year; Upholstery, hardware and any items not specified: 90 day; Warranties outside the U.S. may vary
|Dimensions (L x W x H)
|42 in x 36 in x 57 in (107 cm x 92 cm x 145 cm)
|370 lb (168 kg)
|Product Code
|Weight Stack Weight in kgs
|Weight Stack Weight in lbs
Offers approachable good looks inspired by the latest in interior design.
Durable design utilizes the parts that have proven so reliable in Life Fitness equipment around the world.
Minimal adjustments mean exercisers can complete their workouts efficiently and quickly.
Graphic placards identify adjustment points and correct setup, reducing potential intimidation.
Weight stacks are located close to the exerciser, enhancing comfort.
Full shrouds protect the weight stack system from everyday debris.


text:
GW501516 (also known as GW501, GW516, GW1516) belongs to family of drugs that act on the PPARD receptors and is an oral drug that is bioactive (has interaction with or effect on cell tissue) in humans.
PPARD is believed to work at the gene level and affects skeletal muscle metabolism. In one laboratory study, PPARD activation seemed to nearly double the Performance of running endurance in untrained adult mice.
Other potential functions of GW501516 include its regulation of fat metabolism, glucose uptake in skeletal muscle tissue and an increase in muscle gene expression.
The combined effects of these various functions suggest it has a role in burning fat for energy instead of carbohydrates or muscle protein.
As such, it fits within an area of research into clinical applications for obese patients to lose fat effectively without experiencing muscle catabolism or the effects and satiety issues associated with low blood sugar.
In studies on mice, GW501516 led to increases in muscle mass, which improved glucose tolerance and reduced fat mass accumulation even in mice fed a very high fat diet.
Abstract: We evaluated the effects of GW501516, a specific peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor β/δ (PPARδ) agonist in metabolic syndrome mice, obtained by perinatal injection of monosodium l-glutamate, to investigate the efficacy of GW501516 against metabolic syndrome and the effectiveness of PPARδ activation as therapeutic target for metabolic syndrome. After 14 days treatment, GW501516 effectively improved the glucose intolerance, normalized the fasted blood glucose, and increased the serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) level. Postprandial blood glucose, serum insulin, leptin, free fatty acid (FFA) levels, and total cholesterol/HDL-C ratio were also significantly decreased. Moreover, semiquantitative reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction results indicated that the above phenotypes might be due to (i) enhancement of fatty acid oxidation in muscle, adipose tissue and the liver; (ii) improvement of insulin-stimulated glucose transportation in skeletal muscle and adipose tissue; and (iii) reduced local glucocorticoid synthesis. Therefore, GW501516 could significantly ameliorate dyslipidaemia and insulin resistance in monosodium l-glutamate mice and activation of PPARδ could be envisioned as a useful strategy against human metabolic syndrome and related diseases.