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Safety and Security
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Safety & Security Department to support an environment for our students that is conducive to educational and personal growth, and to maintain the safety, security, and integrity of the Lakeland College campus, including the grounds, buildings and property. Through programming, events and publications, we can educate students in personal safety and the protection of their personal property. Personal safety is the number one priority of our department and all of our programs are directed towards enhancing awareness.
Call 24 hours a day: 920-565-1126 for immediate service or assistance.
|On Duty Student Security Officer
|Director of Safety and Security
|920-565-1000 x2500
|Assistant Director of Safety and Security
|920-565-1000 x2501
Safety and Security Services
More Info about Safety and Security Services
The Safety and Security Department is here to maintain a safe, secure and conducive learning environment at Lakeland College. We provide assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our Student Security Officers are highly trained and motivated individuals that provide:
- Vehicle lockouts
- Booster pack/jump start
- Safe ride/walk program
- Engraving personal items
- Room or building lockouts
- Secure storage of firearms and bows
- Student/Staff Driving Certification
Safe Ride/Walk Program
More Info about Safe Ride/Walk Program
Lakeland College Campus Safety and Security oversees the Safe Ride Program. The function of the Safe Ride Program is to provide safe transportation to students and employees on the Lakeland College campus. Rides will be given in a marked vehicle to those who request one. For those who wish to walk, officers will provide a walking escort. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To request a Safe Ride or Walk call 920-565-1126.
More Info about Employment
Supervising Officer
Reports To:
Director of Campus Security
Position Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for the overall supervision of the safety and security department in the absence of the Director or Assistant Director of the Lakeland College campus Security department. You will work independently most of the time under the guidance of the Director or Assistant Director and are responsible to maintain order and ensure that officers are enforcing the rules and regulations of Lakeland College in the absence of the Director or Assistant Director of Security. This position also ensures the safety and security of all persons on the Lakeland College campus as well as any building on the Lakeland College campus. This position ensures all buildings are locked; all people are abiding by rules set forth and writing up peers for violations of rules. This position also calls for the review and approval of shift and incident reports as well as critical decision making in regards to police contact and all alarms.
Position Expectations:
- Be able to work various shifts, 2 weekends per month and some late night hours.
- Be willing to enforce and write up members of college for non-compliance with rules and regulations set forth by Lakeland College.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work over some breaks.
- Ability to work with all members of your peer group no matter what race, religion or orientation.
- Have 1 year experience and junior standing
Specific Skills Needed:
- Outgoing Personality and Interpersonal skills
- Assertive and able to confront peers
- Be able to take the initiative
- Work independently
- Organizational skills
- Detail Orientated
- Ability and willingness to learn
- Ability to supervise others according to the security departments guidelines
Security Officer
Position Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for overall safety and security of the Lakeland College campus. You will work independently most of the time under a student supervisor and are responsible to maintain order and enforce the rules and regulations of Lakeland College. This position also ensures the safety and security of all persons on the Lakeland College campus as well as any building on the Lakeland College campus. This position ensures all buildings are locked, all person's are abiding by rules set forth and writing up peers for wrong doing.
Position Expectations:
- Be able to work various shifts, 2 weekends per month and some late night hours.
- Be willing to enforce and write up members of college for non-compliance with rules and regulations set forth by Lakeland College.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work over some breaks.
- Ability to work with all members of your peer group no matter what race, religion or orientation.
Specific Skills Needed:
- Outgoing Personality and Interpersonal skills
- Assertive and able to confront peers
- Be able to take the initiative
- Work independently
- Organizational skills
- Detail Orientated
- Ability and willingness to learn
Community Resources/Links
More Info about Community Resources/Links
- Identity Theft
- Social Security
- TransUnion
Website: http://www.transunion.com
Phone: 800-916-8800 or 800-888-4213
- Equifax
Website: http://www.equifax.com
Phone: 866-640-2273 or 800-685-1111
- Experian
Website: http://www.experian.com
Phone: 800-493-1058 or 888-397-3742
- Social Security
- Main Campus Community Resources
- Sheboygan County Sheriff
- Sheboygan Police Department
- Safe Harbor
Crisis Line: 920.452.7640
Info Line: 920.452.8611
- Sheboygan Memorial Hospital
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (S.A.N.E.)
- Salvation Army
- Suicide Prevention
- Poison Center
- Road Conditions
- WI Sex Offender Registry
- Sheboygan County Sheriff
Safety and Security Programming
More Info about Safety and Security Programming
The Safety and Security Department Offers:
- Sexual Assault Program/Brochure
- Self Defense Class
- Harassment (Sexual, Physical, Telephone/electronic etc.)
- Alcohol/Drug Awareness
- Healthy Relationships
Parking Services/Policies
More Info about Parking Services/Policies
Parking Policies
Any vehicle parked on Lakeland College grounds without a permit is subject to ticketing. Prior to parking a vehicle on campus, drivers are advised to read all signs carefully and abide by the posted regulations. To avoid citations, contact the Department of Safety and Security to register your vehicle; located in the lower level of Brotz Hall. No individual or department may grant parking privileges on college property or issue permits without the consent and written approval of the Safety and Security administration. Handwritten or typed notes placed on a vehicle will not be honored. Counterfeiting, altering or the possession and/or use of a lost, stolen, voided, counterfeited or altered permit will subject the individual to a citation and/or disciplinary action.
- Parking permits are issued only to eligible people when a valid driver's license is shown to Safety and Security administration. Selling, lending or otherwise transferring a parking permit to a person other than the registered permit holder is prohibited. Transferring a permit from one vehicle to another may only be authorized by the Safety and Security Department. New or alternate vehicles will require duplicate permits. Bring old permits to the Department of Safety and Security to receive replacement permits.
- All parking permits must be properly adhered to the left side of the rear bumper on student's vehicles. The responsibility for the proper display of a parking permit lies with the holder of that permit. Failure to properly display any parking permit will subject the holder to a citation.
- Information provided to obtain a parking permit or authorization must be correct and current. If there is a change in information, such as the license plate number or new vehicle, it must be reported to the Department of Safety and Security immediately.
- A permit will be honored only in the parking areas for which it is designated.
- All vehicles on Lakeland property should not exceed the speed of 15 miles per hour. Due to the number of pedestrians, extreme caution should be used when operating a vehicle on campus.
- Parking is permitted only within marked spaces. Every legal space within the college parking system is clearly marked. Any vehicle occupying more than one space, or extended beyond the marked space, is in violation of parking regulations and subject to a citation. Back-in parking is not allowed in any of Lakeland College's parking lots due to the potential risk for pedestrian injury and vehicular damage.
- Use of Lakeland's loading zone at Brotz hall must be authorized by the Department of Safety and Security. To avoid a citation, please call the Department of Safety and Security at (920)565-1126 as soon as you arrive on campus to load/unload your vehicle. The loading area is restricted for loading/unloading at all times, including evenings and weekends. Due to space constraints, abuse of this privilege will not be tolerated.
- Parking or driving on campus lawn and/or sidewalks will result in a ticket and/or cost of damages
- Special events may temporarily affect parking assignments. Furthermore, drivers arriving on campus during peak parking hours may occasionally experience difficulty in finding a parking space. Should there not be an available space, you should find the nearest available parking lot.
- Violators may be subject to Safety and Security's parking boot to enforce parking on campus.
- All vehicles on campus are subject to being towed depending on the urgency or violation the student's vehicle has made. The Department of Safety and Security will have the vehicle towed at the owner's expense.
- Lakeland College is not responsible or liable for any damage to and/or theft of any vehicle, its equipment or content while the vehicle is parked on college owned property.
Disabled Parking
Only those vehicles properly displaying a valid, state-issued disabled parking permit/plate are allowed to park in a designated disabled parking space. Unauthorized vehicles will be cited for all related violations.
Motorcycle Parking
Designated motorcycle parking areas are parking lot C (W.A.K) as well as the west end of parking lot H (Suites/Wehr Center). A permit for your motorcycle, which must be displayed on the right front fork, may be picked up at the Department of Safety and Security located in the Lower level of Brotz Hall.
Overnight Parking
Visitors may park on campus and NOT receive a parking ticket by calling Safety and Security 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, and providing the make, model, color, and license plate of the vehicle that will be parking on campus. you will also be asked to provide a contact number and the area you wish to park in.
Overnight parking is permitted in the following parking lots; Lot D, Lot E, and Lot H.
Snow Emergencies
To aid in the prompt and efficient removal of snow from student parking lots, cooperation is necessary. Once an announcement of a snow emergency has been made, students are asked to move their vehicle to a cleared area by the posted time so that the area where vehicles were originally parked can be plowed. After the lot in which you were originally parked has been cleared, you must return your vehicle to it. Snow emergency statements will be posted in each residence facility and posted on Lake-TV.
15 Minute Parking
Any vehicle that comes onto campus is able to park their vehicle in the 15 minute parking with the understanding that they are parked there for a short period of time.
Visitor Parking
Parking in these stalls is permitted to anyone that is not a student or faculty/staff member.
Lakeland College issues citations for all parking violations. College citations must be satisfied within 10 business days of issuance. Violators with 5 or more tickets may be referred to Director of Residence Life and/or Dean of Students.
Fines for Citations
|Visitor Parking
|Over-time Parking
|Illegal Parking
|Parked in Front of Dumpster
|Parked in Handicap
All citations are assumed to be valid; however, if you believe that you were issued a citation that you do not deserve, you may appeal it. To appeal a college citation, you should fill out an appeal form found either in the Safety and Security Office or online and return it to the Safety and Security Office within 5 business days of receiving the citation. Payment of the fine will deferred until the student is notified. If the appeal is upheld, the citation will be cancelled. If the appeal is denied, the amount of the citation will be applied to the students account, unless payment was already admitted. A written reply to your appeal will be mailed to you in a timely manner. Appeals may also be submitted via email to .
Parking Definitions for Students and Staff/Faculty
More Info about Parking Definitions for Students and Staff/Faculty
Student Parking
A student is defined as one who is enrolled in any undergraduate, graduate, professional program or continuing education course at Lakeland College.
Commuter students/General Students Parking
- Commuter and general student parking permits will be blue in color and will only be designated for the lots that are listed below.
- To receive a parking permit stop in the safety and security office (Lower Level Brotz Hall) or download the form
- Commuter/General Student Parking Lots
- Lot D (Grosshuesch Hall)
- Lot E (Campus Center)
- Lot F (Laun Center)
- Lot G (Wehr Center/Chapel)
- Lot H (Suites/Wehr center)
- Marked areas in Lot I
Apartment Parking (Hill, Kurtz, Morland, and South)
- Students parking in the apartments, their permits will be red in color and will be designated to park in the lots listed below.
- Parking in the apartments will not be monitored over the weekends with the exception of Disabled parking and parking on Reineking road. Monitoring will cease every Friday at 5:00 p.m. and start being monitored again every Monday morning at 6:00 a.m.
- To receive a parking permit stop in the safety and security office (Lower Level Brotz Hall) or download the form
- Apartment Parking Lots
- Lot A (Hill and South)
- Lot B ( Kurtz and Morland)
- Lot D (Grosshuesch Hall)
- Lot E (Campus Center)
- Lot F (Laun Center)
- Lot G (Wehr Center/Chapel)
- Lot H (Suites/Wehr center)
- Lot I (Krueger Hall & Posted Visitor Parking)
- Lot J
Faculty/Staff Parking
A faculty/staff member is defined as any full or part-time employee of Lakeland College.
- Faculty/staff parking permits will be blue in color and will be designated to park in the lots listed below.
- To receive a parking permit stop in the safety and security office (Lower Level Brotz Hall) or download the form
- Faculty/staff parking lots
- Lot C (W.A.K) Faculty/Staff Parking Only
- Lot D (Grosshuesch)
- Lot E (Campus Center)
- Lot F (Laun Center)
- Lot G (Wehr Center/Chapel)
- Lot H (Suites/Wehr Center)
- Lot I (Nash)
- Lot J (Krueger) Faculty/Staff Only Parking
- Parking Stalls North of Chase
Severe Weather & Tornado Procedures
More Info about Severe Weather & Tornado Procedures
The National Weather Service issues a severe weather watches and warnings when severe conditions exist.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch - conditions are conducive to the development of severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning - a severe thunderstorm has actually been observed by spotters or indicated on radar, and is occurring or imminent in the warning area. Severe weather storms are usually characterized by intense electrical activity, heavy rains, high winds, and hail.
Tornado Watch - conditions are conducive to the development of tornadoes in and close to the watch area.
Tornado Warning - a tornado has actually been sighted by spotters or indicated on radar and is occurring or imminent in the warning area. If a tornado warning is issued, all residents should seek shelter immediately.
Lakeland is equipped with a weather siren that will sound continuously to signal you to take cover during a tornado warning. Safety and Security staff, residence life staff, and other members of the professional staff of Lakeland College will inform you when it is safe to come out of shelter.
If you become aware severe weather or a tornado watch, or you have questions about severe weather call security 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at ext. 1126.
Designated Shelter Areas
All shelter areas are labeled with a "Severe Weather Shelter" sign in each building.
- Bradley Building - Take shelter in the Auditorium or Men's and Women's Bathrooms.
- Brotz Hall - Take shelter in the lower level away from windows.
- Campus Center - Take shelter in the Men's and Women's bathrooms, the Resident Life hallway has numerous severe weather shelter areas, or by start of the mailboxes to the doors leading into the Laun Center.
- Chapel - Proceed to the west end of the Chase basement hallway.
- Chase - Take shelter in the basement level hallway, west end.
- Esch Library - Take shelter in the interior offices.
- Friedli-Hofer Suites- Proceed to Krueger or Brotz Hall and take shelter in the basement.
- Grosshuesch Hall - Take shelter in the basement or the first floor hallway.
- Hill, Morland, South and Kurtz Apartments - Take shelter in lower level and laundry room area.
- Krueger Hall - Take shelter in the laundry room and basement hallway.
- Laun Center - Take shelter in Campus Center lower level main hallway and Laun Center Mechanical room.
- Muehlmeier Hall - Take shelter in basement or the first floor hallway.
- Nash Center - Take shelter in basement.
- Old Main - Take shelter in the Men's and Women's Bathrooms and basement areas excluding the classrooms.
- Outdoors - Take shelter in nearest building or if time does not permit lie flat on the ground in a depression or ravine.
- Verhulst - Take shelter in the rehearsal hallways.
- Wehr - New Side- All of the Men, Women, and Staff locker rooms. Old Side- Entire Gymnasium, Assistant Coaches Offices, classroom (located next to the Assistant Coaches Offices), all of the Men and Women locker rooms, and the Training Room.
- Wm. A. Krueger Hall - Take shelter in the basement hallway or rooms that lead off of the hallway.
Room Search
More Info about Room Searches
Lakeland College reserves the right to enter and search a residence hall room or apartment if any of its authorized personnel (e.g., resident assistant, residence hall director, maintenance, Safety and Security) has reason to believe:
- That there is a possibility of imminent hazard to persons or property; or
- That there is a violation of public law or college policy; or
- That contraband items are present but concealed from view
If entry becomes necessary under these conditions, college personnel will knock and identify themselves. If there is no response, a passkey will be used to enter the room. Contraband items in plain view (e.g., items prohibited by law or college policy) may be confiscated by college personnel and used as evidence in student conduct hearings. If a room search is necessary, it will be conducted by Safety and Security (or by law enforcement, if necessary). If possible, a residence hall director will be present during the room search. When practical, the resident(s) whose room is to be searched will be allowed to be present during the search and will be informed of the reason for the search. The resident(s) need not give permission to search. College personnel will ask to open locked boxes and/or safes that belong to the resident(s). During a search, Safety and Security shall make a reasonable attempt not to unnecessarily disrupt belongings, and an effort shall be made to leave the room in the condition that it was found. A resident who believes her or his room has been wrongfully entered should report the matter to the residence hall director and submit a written complaint to the Dean of Students.
Fire Safety
More Info about Fire Safety
Firefighting equipment, fire alarm systems, smoke detectors and evacuation procedures are provided for the protection of life and property of residents. Residents should familiarize themselves with the type and location of equipment, exits, windows, and the evacuation procedures from their floors of residence halls. Fire drills will be practiced. Everyone is required to vacate the building during a fire drill. Fire drills and safety practices in the residence halls must be taken seriously. Students are prohibited from having the following items in their rooms:
- Incense and candles
- Firearms and ammunition
- Firecrackers, fireworks, gunpowder, and other combustible materials
- Any gasoline-powered machines
- Halogen lamps
- The use of paneling or plywood
- Hanging items from ceilings such as fishnets, parachutes, sheets, flags, posters, etc. is also prohibited.
The following are also prohibited:
- Obstructing hallways and exits
- Tampering with fire sprinkler systems
False fire alarms endanger the safety of students and interfere with students' abilities to enjoy a safe, peaceful living environment. Students found responsible for activating a false alarm, tampering with fire alarms, fire extinguishers, or fire equipment will be just cause for dismissal from housing and/or dismissal from Lakeland College. Persons causing false alarms, interfering with the proper functioning of the fire alarm systems or interfering with the lawful efforts of firefighters are subject to prosecution under Wisconsin State law. If a fire results from your negligence, you may be held financially responsible for property damage and personal loss.
Clery Act
More Info about Clery Act
These charts include offenses that were reported to the Lakeland College Safety and Security Department, Sheboygan County Sheriff's Department, and other College officials who have significant responsibilities for student and campus activities. These offenses are compiled in accordance with the provisions of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
- 2013 Clery Book (.PDF, 204kb)
- Annual Fire Safety Report (.PDF, 182kb)
- Chippewa Falls 2013 (.xlsx)
- Chippewa Valley Hate Crime Statistics (.xlsb)
- Fox Cities 2013 (.xlsx)
- Fox Cities Hate Crime Statistics (.xlsb)
- Green Bay 2013 (.xlsx)
- Green Bay Hate Crime Statistics (.xlsb)
- Madison 2013 (.xlsx)
- Madison Hate Crime Statistics (.xlsb)
- Main Campus Hate Crime Statistics (.xlsb)
- Main Campus Offenses(.xlsb)
- Milwaukee 2013 (.xlsx)
- Milwaukee Hate Crime Statistics (.xlsb)
- Wisconsin Rapids 2013 (.xlsx)
- Wisconsin Rapids Hate Crime Statistics (.xlsb)


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Just say no to more tanks
While most people are aware of Dwight D. Eisenhower's 1961 speech about the rise of the military-industrial complex, it unfortunately seems to have served as a blueprint, rather than a dire warning.
In the latest, most blatant example, the Associated Press this week reported that lawmakers from both parties have devoted nearly half a billion dollars in taxpayer money over the past two years to build improved versions of the 70-ton Abrams tank, despite senior Army officials repeatedly saying they don't need or want it. Nevertheless, there's a bipartisan push to spend an extra $436 million on a weapon the experts explicitly say is not needed, AP reports.
But what the Army says doesn't matter; don't let the facts get in the way of the tank-building business. It turns out the nation's only tank plant is in Lima, Ohio. AP reports: "So it's no coincidence that the champions for more tanks are Rep. Jim Jordan and Sen. Rob Portman, two of Capitol's Hill most prominent deficit hawks, as well as Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown. They said their support is rooted in protecting national security, not in pork-barrel politics."
Of course their support is really rooted in the good-paying jobs associated with tank building, an economy created through the intertwining of industry, and federal and local governments. To wit: The facility is owned by the federal government but operated by the land systems division of General Dynamics, a major defense contractor that spent close to $11 million last year on lobbying, according to the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics, AP reports.
Here's part of what Gen. Eisenhower said in 1961: "This conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience. The total influence -- economic, political, even spiritual -- is felt in every city, every State house, every office of the Federal government. We recognize the imperative need for this development. Yet we must not fail to comprehend its grave implications. Our toil, resources and livelihood are all involved; so is the very structure of our society.
"In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist."
At the very least then, when the Army's experts say they don't need another million-dollar tank, let's believe them.
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This summer, the Membership and Leadership Development (MLD) program is providing training to local and state League leaders from nine states that are entering the program for the first time ever. After a wonderful financial out-pouring of support for the MLD program at the LWVUS Convention in June 2012, Cheryl, Carol, Kelly, and I (the League trainers for the MLD program) have been met with enthusiasm for the program and for the future of the League.
As part of the LWVUS team that is going out this summer to train Leagues through the, Membership and Leadership Development program, which is designed to help strengthen the League as we power the vote, I am so inspired by the League leaders we're meeting who are passionate about protecting the right to vote and active in mobilizing citizens to take back the helm of our democracy.
Over the past two years and more, Leagues across the country have tirelessly and courageously stood up for voters in their state legislatures and in the courts. As a result, in many states, this organized assault on voting rights has been stopped or stalled. In fact, the Wisconsin League won another victory this week.
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Weathersby scores 19 in her final game at GP
Grizzlies' senior forward Allie Weathersby has been there for four of them.
After playing on varsity since her freshman year, Weathersby's high school basketball career came to an end Friday morning in a 49-44 loss to University in a 3A state tournament consolation game.
"It's tough for a freshman, at any time, to break the barrier and get into that varsity level and she did," Glacier Peak head coach Brian Hill said. "In our second year, which was tough, because we really didn't graduate anybody after our first year because we had no seniors that first year.
"… She's been around for a lot of the early success and the tradition -- if you can give us tradition in five years -- that we've already kind of established. And she was able to bring that and keep it going here with this new, young group."
Weathersby said she thinks she's leaving a Glacier Peak team that is set up for success for years to come.
"It's been awesome to watch," she said. "Now Glacier Peak High School is really well known, and they can get to the T-Dome every single year that they want to."
The senior, who is looking at playing basketball at a community college, scored 19 points in her final high school game Friday. She said it was a "privilege" to close her year out at the state tournament and that she's going to miss her teammates most of all.
"It's really said. It's terrible," Weathersby said. "I've never been this close to a group of girls ever in my life. … I'm hoping that I can play college basketball next year because I want a team like this again."
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AutoExpress drag races the BMW E82 1M Coupe against the DSG Audi RS3This is a great drag race to see but not really all that surprising. The Audi wins the race by virtue of its AWD launch and DSG transmission. Whomever was driving the 1M launched poorly. The 1M had the higher trap speed by 3 MPH so it is the faster car. Makes you wonder how the 1M would do with a DCT transmission. The video calls the Audi an automatic (not this again) and suggests it would win by a larger margin in the rain (as if drag racing the rain is smart or desired) leading both comments to sound, well, stupid.
This article was originally published in forum thread: BMW 1M vs Audi RS3 1/4 mile [video] started by FR305 View original post3 Comments
bmw335iguy - 07-08-2011, 05:53 PM
sweet video
EUGENE-Taiwan - 07-10-2011, 08:42 AM
I thought the 1M would get smoked.
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APIs & SDKs
ExactTarget Fuel offers two APIs:
Our SOAP API is our oldest and most comprehensive API, but its functionality is limited to the ExactTarget email application, and, like all SOAP APIs, it is fairly heavyweight.
Our REST API is newer and less comprehensive, but it exposes a broader set of Marketing Cloud capabilities and is much more lightweight and easy to use (and is getting more comprehensive with every release).
Both share a common authentication mechanism based on OAuth 2.
ExactTarget Fuel's SDKs are wrappers around the SOAP and REST APIs that enable developers to integrate with those APIs using native language constructs. The SDKs provide protocol agnostic interfaces as well as automated token management and other features designed to reduce development time.
We currently offer the following SDKs:
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By using the SDKs, you get the best of both worlds, and, in most cases, it is possible to accomplish the same task with far less code using the SDKs. For that reason, and because we have coded common patterns and best practices directly into the SDKs, we highly recommend using an SDK if one is available for your preferred environment.


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As you've probably heard, Sarah Palin . "Squirmish" for "skirmish."
When the ex-governor of Alaska came up with "refudiate" I was disappointed. We should have got there first, I thought. Now, though, balance has been restored. "Squirmish" for "skirmish" was mentioned in . This time, no need to drag from the back of the clubhouse fridge.
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I've got that one documented (though not reported here) since '98 (April 9, in fact—and the current date is totally irrelevant here.) My good friend Betty Casad (who will not mind being quoted) said "there are more squirmishes ahead".
(added later) I note now that this post is dated yesterday, but I wrote it today, unless I was fooled somehow.
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*If the human mind were simple enough for us to understand,
we would be too simple-minded to understand it* .
What does a c-section feel like? like right when you wake up?
doc knew i was skwormish
Transthoracic pneumostoma study
I am not skwormish about many things,but it will take 1 hour and when the woman showed me the catheter my eyes must have popped out of my …
OK, that's the other squirmish, but thought I'd worm it in here.
Edit: I suggest that Ms. Palin hire DT to vet (or embellish) her future tweets.
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That would be dangerous! I'd be so tempted to include many of the best.
*If the human mind were simple enough for us to understand,
we would be too simple-minded to understand it* .
btw, I have squirmishes as likely being a blend of skirmishes and squalls. Both are relatively small disturbances.
*If the human mind were simple enough for us to understand,
we would be too simple-minded to understand it* .
I see that "screamish" for "squeamish" has been done. I thought I had a live one for just a moment. It is one of the best I've dreamt up though, even if someone beat me to it.
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Power surge keeps Hawks' season alive
Hawks belt eight home runs and go 2-1 to advance to consolation quarterfinals.
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Mountlake Terrace head coach Shannon Rasmussen congratulates Hannah Wilcox as she rounds third base after hitting a home run in the seventh inning of their game against Bonney Lake. The Hawks won 4-1.
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The Hawks cheer for Hannah Wilcox (8) at home plate after she scored a home run to tie up the game in the seventh inning.
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Hannah Wilcox (8) and Cassandra Cariker (18) walk out onto the field together.
The Hawks upped that total a bit Friday, belting eight home runs in their three games at the 3A state tournament. Mountlake Terrace capped its day, where the Hawks went 2-1, with a four-home run game against Enumclaw.
Rene Bos and Hannah Baisch hit a solo home run and a grand slam apiece, to lead Mountlake Terrace to a 12-8 come-from-behind win over Enumclaw in a loser-out game Friday night at the Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey.
"That's crazy," Baisch said. "I have no idea how that happened. No idea."
Mountlake Terrace head coach Shannon Rasmussen was at a loss for an explanation as well.
"I don't know," she said. "It's a weird day."
Rasmussen was kind of concerned because the team didn't get a lot of batting practice this week. A lot of the players missed practice sick, with only four players able to go on Monday.
"Apparently that was our problem. We just needed to stop hitting practice," Rasmussen said.
With Mountlake Terrace trailing 7-2, Baish and Bos hit back-to-back solo home runs in the fifth inning to close the gap. But Enumclaw, which had just lost to Meadowdale in 10 innings, responded with another run in the bottom half of the inning to maintain an 8-4 lead.
Then the grand slams started coming.
Bos had hers in the top of the sixth to tie the game at eight, and Baisch added another in the top of the seventh inning with one out to give the Hawks a nice 12-8 cushion for the final inning.
"It's really nerve-wracking to see the bases loaded, tie game. This is it," Baisch said. "I knew right away it was gone. I just trotted around the bases and let it soak in."
The home runs were the first two of the season for Bos, who was the winning pitcher in the Hawks' two victories. After dropping their first round-game of the state tournament against Prairie 7-4 -- in eight innings -- Bos pitched Mountlake Terrace to victory against Bonney Lake, winning 4-1, before taking on Enumclaw in the Hawks' second loser-out game of the day.
"I think Rene came out huge throwing her second game," Rasmussen said. "It's hard to come out and throw two big games."
Mountlake Terrace got off to a bit of a sluggish start after waiting for a couple hours between their second and third games. With Wesco 3A South rival Meadowdale taking Enumclaw to 10 innings, the start of the Hawks' third game of the day was delayed a bit, wearing down the Hawks.
"We're exhausted," Baisch said. "It's hard to wait around so long between games."
Rasmussen saw her team struggling a bit in the early innings.
"I was kind of getting a little nervous, yeah," Rasmussen said. "It kind of had a different feel out there. It felt like the girls were just going through the motions. Once we got one big hit they kind of just started happening. I guess they're contagious."
So are grand slams.
With grand slams in back-to-back innings, Mountlake Terrace (15-11 overall) continued its season, moving on to face Bainbridge Saturday morning at 9 a.m.
"The girls have played together for a long time and they wanted to keep playing together," Rasmussen said. "I kept telling them leave everything on the field and I'm pretty sure they have left everything on the field.
"It's probably one of the biggest and best comebacks that I've ever been a part of. Playing in or watching or anything. I'm just excited to be able to come back tomorrow and play."
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Scouting Report-McKnight arrived at USC as the next Reggie Bush, but those comparisons have never materialized. Having said that, I think McKnight could end up a better pure running back in the NFL. His size isn't ideal, but seeing him at 200lbs helps. And when you watch him play, there are a lot of things to like. I can see McKnight working well in third down situations because of his ability to catch the football(like Bush), but also like Bush he's not great at the blitz pick up. Where I think he's better than Bush is his ability to run inside. He has to learn to be a little more patient when he hits the hole, but he doesn't have the mentality that he has to make every run a touchdown, settling for the solid gain instead. Physically McKnight is a little long and thing, and his strength is an obvious concern. But his agility and quickness are elite and you can see when he gets into the open field just how hard he is to tackle. McKnight is also an explosive punt returner and adds to the special teams as well. The biggest shortcoming to McKnight's game is his lack of strength. He doesn't break tackles much at all, and even though he has tremendous balance, goes down easily, rarely getting yards after contact. Another concern with McKnight is ball security as he often doesn't protect the football very well.
Draft Status-It sounds like McKnight has a real underground movement to be drafted in the 2nd round. I can understand why as his potential is high and as a complimentary back, would be a nice pick. I would question however if he should be taken ahead of other more productive college players.
Final Analysis-McKnight was foolish to attend USC. He signed a letter of intent that sealed his doom in terms of potential. There's no reason to believe McKnight could not be a first round prospect, had he just had the good sense to go to a school where he could have been a featured player instead of buried on a crowded depth chart. Because of that, his development was stunted. He's an explosive athlete, with the speed to get outside and turn the corner, make players miss with fabulous agility and field speed that exceeds his timed speed. But his shortcomings to his game, as well as a lengthy injury history makes teams look twice. Drafting McKnight is an exercise in risk/reward. How soon do you draft a kid with so much upside, but some real concerns as well? I firmly believe had McKnight had a chance to spend 3 years in the spolight of a team, rather than as a gimmick would have helped him so much so whatever team that drafts him will have to decide if he's worth the time he'll need to develop, or do you just take him as he is, and maximize the physical gifts he has.
Reminds me of:Jamaal Charles, RB Kansas City Cheifs-Very similar players. Both are a little slight, really quick and agile and will get stuffed on some plays and break off huge chunks of yardage on others. McKnight certainly has the potential to be everything we saw from Charles last season and an even better receiver and return man.
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ADGC year round Sunday leagues at I.Q. that was ran by DAMON has STOPPED ( He needed a brake after a year of running it )
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Los Angeles, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Before hoisting the Stanley Cup for the third time in his career, Justin Williams had another piece of hardware to handle.
The Conn Smythe Trophy.
The Los Angeles winger scored his ninth goal of the playoffs to open the scoring Friday, as the Kings claimed their second Stanley Cup title in three years with a 3-2 double-overtime victory over the New York Rangers in Game 5 from Staples Center.
A Cup winner with Carolina in 2006 and the Kings in 2012, Williams was named the 2014 playoff MVP after posting 16 points and playing a key role in the Kings' epic run to the Finals, which saw them become the first team in NHL history to win three Game 7s on the road.
"It's pretty sweet," Williams said of winning the Conn Smythe Trophy. "To get that award and to get the ovation that I got from my teammates was pretty special and emotional for me."
Williams supplied a pair of two-goal games as the Kings rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Sharks in the opening round before notching a goal and an assist in Game 7 of his squad's Western Conference semifinal victory over the Ducks.
"Things looked bleak for us," Williams said of dropping the first three games to the Sharks. "But we were able to channel our inner will. We just didn't want to go away. The term 'one at a time' certainly applied to us that series."
The man known by many as "Mr. Clutch" contributed seven points against the Chicago Blackhawks in the West Finals, including a goal and an assist in Game 7 before netting the game-winner in overtime of Game 1 in the Cup Finals.
Williams then tallied a trio of assists in the Kings' double-overtime victory over the Rangers in Game 2 and added another helper in Game 3 before capping his stellar postseason performance with the opening goal in Game 5.
In all, the 32-year-old winger totaled seven multi-point games during the 2014 playoffs and increased his career postseason point total to 78 (30 goals, 48 assists) in 115 games.
Williams contributed 18 postseason points with Carolina in 2006 before adding 15 more during the 2011-12 postseason, when he helped the Kings claim their first Stanley Cup title in their 45-year history.
"What we went through this year as opposed to 2012, the Game 7s, the backs against the wall, what we went through to get to this point is unique," Williams said. "Obviously every Stanley Cup is special in its own way, but we really had to earn this one."
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William Thomas Jennings, age 87, of Newnan, Georgia, passed away, Thursday, November 15, 2012, at Heritage Healthcare of Griffin, Georgia.
Mr. Jennings was born in Jackson, and was the adopted son of the late Jesse and Cora (Myers) Jennings. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Ann Davis.
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Tennis Teams Drop Close Decision in League Match vs. Barton
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MISENHEIMER, N.C. - Barton College swept a pair of decisions from both Pfeiffer University tennis teams on Saturday afternoon. The men picked up a 6-3 victory while the women narrowly escaped 5-4 at the Knapp Tennis Center. The Pfeiffer men now stand at 3-10 overall, 0-4 in league play while the Lady Falcons drop to 4-8, 0-4.
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It's every pet parent's worst nightmare—temporarily leaving your pets with a trusted caregiver only to find out that things have gone terribly wrong. That's exactly what happened to one New York City family. Late last month, ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) Agents responded to a call from a panic-stricken woman: She had just returned home from an extended vacation only to find her beloved cats were missing.
In a shocking twist, our investigation revealed that the pet sitter, a trusted friend of the family, had purposely abandoned the animals.
"He simply didn't want to take care of them anymore," says Howard Lawrence, Senior Director of Operations for the ASPCA's Humane Law Enforcement department. "And that is just not acceptable."
Video surveillance shows two men transporting the cats from the home in carriers and dumping them in a nearby alley. A witness has also stepped up to corroborate that he saw the incident occur.
Rafael Lugo, 59, and his friend Robert Ramos, 55,were both charged with two counts of animal abandonment. If convicted, they face up to two years in jail and/or a $2,000 fine. To date, the cats have not yet been found.
"Trust was severely violated in this case, and a family is now beside themselves over the loss of their pets," says Lawrence. "We hope that these two individuals will be held accountable for their actions."
Anyone with information about the cats' whereabouts is asked to please contact the ASPCA's Humane Law Enforcement Hotline: 877-THE-ASPCA (843-2772). Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #PetSitterBust
Although we don't know who is the "trusted caregiver" of the abandoned cats, Rafael Lugo, 59, or his friend Robert Ramos, 55, he must have exhibited his irresponsible ways long before being trusted with the care of the cats. And you have to ask WTF? Although, in no way do I advocate blaming the victim, the owners of those cats could have been far more diligent in selecting a suitable caretaker for their cats. The owners are fools and the selected "caretaker" and his "friend" are idiots. And the cats, who chose neither, suffered from their behavior. Those cats didn't have a chance--doomed from the start. I sincerely hope they are found and that they are happy and healthy. And hopefully they found a home where they are loved and cared for as members of a family.
This is nightmare that any pet onwer could have, and for those people to break trust of owners is un-forgiven. It make me wonder if I should ever trust the care of my own animals to anyone. Its wake call to all pets owners. I hope the owners find their two cats, and pet sitter get what's coming to them.


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Five Falcons End Up in Double Figures as Men's Basketball Rolls Virginia State 76-58
November 21, 2011
MISENHEIMER, N.C. Pfeiffer University put five players in double-digits during a 76-58 victory over Virginia State in non-conference mens basketball action on Monday night. Led by Josh Humphreys (Matthews, NC) double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds, the Falcons improve to 3-1 on the year while the Trojans remain winless at 0-5.
KC Anuna (Nashville, TN) started the evening by scoring 13 of the Falcons first 15 points racing out to a 15-9 lead. Later, Humphrey gave Pfeiffer a six-point, 24-18 lead with 5:43 on the clock before Virginia State stormed back.
Back-to-back baskets by the Trojans Kevin Wiggins (Newport News, VA) and Kenny Mitchell (Stone Mountain, GA) erased all deficits before VSU took the lead on an Ibn Rassoull (East Orange, NJ) backend free throw with 2:12 before the break. A pair of Chris Kemp (Baltimore, MD) jumpers over the final 96 seconds put the Falcons up 30-27 at the half.
A quick start by Pfeiffer in the second half led to a nine-point lead after a Reggie Hollinger (Orlando, FL) free throw with 14:48 to play. A mini 7-2 run by the Trojans again brought them back as Wiggins delivered a layup with 11:20 showing to slice the lead down to three, 44-41.
Elijah Matthews (Clinton, MD) stopped the bleeding with a triple to start a 12-2 spurt for the Falcons. Matthews added another three-ball with 6:01 remaining to make it a 15-point contest before Danny Smith (Baltimore, MD) made it 17 just two minutes later. Pfeiffer would add 10 late free throws to help in the 18-point win.
Smith led all players with 18 on the night followed by Anunas 17. Matthews, along with Humphrey, posted 11 while Hollinger dropped in 10. The Falcons shot 49% from the field which included a 54% clip in the second half.
James Shambley (Norfolk, VA) led the Trojans with 11 points as VSU shot just 2-of-13 from long range. Monday marks the third-straight outing the Pfeiffer defense has held an opponent to less than 70 points.
Pfeiffer will now head south for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with a pair of contests in Florida. The Falcons will take on Barry in Miami Shores at 4:00 p.m. on Friday before battling Lynn in Boca Raton Saturday at 2:00 p.m.


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Sue, pictured above, is one of the leaders from NAMI's Latino community who participated in the planning session Sept. 17-18.
by Kim Puchir, NAMI Communications Coordinator
El que quiera ser líder debe ser puente.*
(If you want to be a leader, be a bridge.)
Every grassroots program begins with three things: identifying a need, envisioning a future where that need is met andperhaps most importantlybelieving that it is possible to get to that better future. As educators, advocates and family members, the Latino leaders of NAMI know that their community has unmet needs. The lack of culturally competent services and linguistically appropriate materials, as well as stigma, complicate efforts to provide education and support to Latinos. On Sept. 17-18, 10 leaders from NAMIs Latino community gathered in Arlington, Va., to lay the groundwork for a new grassroots program that would build a bridge to their vision of a better future for Latinos living with mental illness and their families.
Cada cual siente sus males y Dios siente los de todos.*
(Everyone has their sorrows and God feels them all).
Listen to personal stories about faith, family and recovery from four of NAMI's leaders from the Latino community.
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Like any construction project, bridging the gap between todays needs and tomorrows services requires a plan and the labor to make it possible. Under the leadership of MaJose Carrasco, director of NAMI's Multicultural Action Center, the workers for this effort are veteran presenters from NAMI's Family-to-Family educational program (de Familia a Familia in Spanish) and other NAMI support groups from around the country. They took time out from their lives already filled with classes, health fairs and family obligations to talk about the people that have yet to be reached by NAMIs messagethose who may be affected by mental illness but lack information about the services and treatments that can make recovery possible. Over an early breakfast, they began drawing a blueprint of how to find and help these people they may have never met. Like the group members themselves, this target audience will be made up of Latinos who speak English, Spanish or a combination of the two.
Before the meeting, participants examined NAMIs Sharing Hope program, an initiative designed to foster understanding about mental illness within the African American community. Sharing Hope targets faith congregations because they are a pillar of African American culture and support. Sharing Hope sprang from the idea that if NAMI could provide information about mental illness to church groups, these congregations could become allies in helping African Americans living with mental illness and their families move toward recovery. Would a similar model work for the Latino community?
NAMI FaithNet is a grassroots network made up of members and friends of the NAMI community who are interested in fostering communication with faith-based networks.
Studies have shown that spirituality and religion can be important in recoveryin fact, Latinos are more likely to look for help with mental illness first from a non-mental health source such as a church. Since according to a Surgeon General report from 2001, fewer than one in 11 Latinos living with mental disorders contact mental health care specialists, churches are naturally on the front lines for grassroots outreach. This observation was echoed by all of the advisory group members, many of whom regularly conduct outreach to churches as a way of spreading the word about their de Familia a Familia classes. The lines between beliefs, emotions and spirituality tend to blur among many people, including many Latinos, and some health care providers have become aware that keeping religion out of discussions may be neglecting a useful avenue of communication. "I ask people what they pray about to figure out what their problems are," says Joseph M. Cervantes, Ph.D., a professor in the department of counseling at California State University, Fullerton.
One advisory group member recalled an experience with a psychiatrist who helped her rediscover the role of spirituality as she tried to cope with a family members mental illness. The doctor said, Its wonderful that you are a believer, but where is that faith now? He encouraged me to see the difference between what I could control and what was beyond my control. She had a positive experience working with a doctor who understood that spirituality could be a powerful source of healing, much like the Serenity Prayer, which is central to the recovery process taught by Alcoholics Anonymous.
Many advocates agreed that churches are a nerve center for many Latino communities, but finding an in to new congregations can be difficultsometimes requiring years of patient effort to develop the groundwork for a class or a talk about mental illness. One participant keeps a spreadsheet to track the multiple calls and e-mails made to each pastor and the result of each contact. Others have had success with contacting prayer group leaders directly when church leaders were not receptive. The advisory group agreed that any outreach effort must be rooted in the strengths of Latino faith-based audiences. We need something written from the point of view of a religious person that begins from the importance of meditation, prayer, familia (family), community or church, was the consensus.
Más vale maña que fuerza.*
(Skill is better than strength.)
By lunchtime, the group had decided that it would make sense to adapt the Sharing Hope program for Latino churches. Just as if they were taking a blueprint from an existing bridge, there were several areas where adjustment would be necessary for the new terrain. Creating the trust necessary for people to share their highly personal experiences with mental illness requires a special touch within any culture, and Latinos are no exception. One person told the story about a presentation she helped lead at a prayer group. At the end there was a complete silence. Nobody asked any questions or volunteered their experiences. We thought we failed. But afterwards we found that they had written in their evaluations what they didnt feel comfortable saying out loud.
Because of these and other potential sensitivities, the group strongly advocated for a gradual approach, to entrar suave or start gently when talking about the symptoms of mental illness and move from more familiar conditions like anxiety or depression to other issues like schizophrenia. No matter what someones particular diagnosis might be, they would be able to sense from the beginning that aquí hay algo, or something is here for me.
The advisory group also suggested addressing areas of special interest for the community, adding additional conditions like Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that are important to the Latino population. The time allotted for discussion is also important, not only to allow extra time to explain concepts in Spanish, but to give room for people of varying comfort levels to warm up to the group. Trust, after all, is one of the hardest things in the world to build. One advocate shared her experience with organizing a health fair, revealing that the successful event was the result of a years worth of planning and outreach on multiple levels, including flyers distributed in target neighborhoods and radio advertisements. Grassroots successes require a different kind of strength than you might expect for a construction project, but all those phone calls and relationships act like filaments that together suspend a bridge in midaireach one is essential.
Cuando Dios cierra una puerta, abre una ventana.*
(When God closes a door, he opens a window.)
Blueprints can be deceptively simplethey leave out the challenges that inevitably crop up when the real work starts. For example, each of the advisory group members has job and family responsibilities as well as ongoing classes and support groups. They are working against the tight mental health budgets of their states and the scarcity of fully bilingual providers, frequently encountering dilemmas such as people in need of NAMI support but who cant make it to class because they work several jobs or dont have transportation. What about the Latinos who are isolated from family members or who have gotten incorrect information about mental illness from peers or church? And then there is the lack of access to care, which is especially dire among Latinos. The Office of Minority Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human services found that in 2007, 32.1 percent of the Hispanic population was not covered by health insurance, as compared to 10.4 percent of the non-Hispanic white population.
Not every question raised during the meeting had an immediate answer, but any solution will involve two things familiar to everyone sitting around the table: persistence and creativity. Other assets include strengths within the Latino community. It was proposed that the program target adults but include youth-related information that could be passed along to younger family members, a trickle-down effect that would allow NAMI to eventually reach the entire family. This strategy has been backed up by researchevidence suggests that familismo (family-centered values) has been linked to positive health outcomes.
By 2012 the Latino version of Sharing Hope may begin to have a similar level of success as its predecessor has in the African American community, adding Latino congregations to NAMIs growing list of allies. Like in many other successful NAMI grassroots programs, a small group of leaders will create a movement, build a bridge to a better reality and create tangible support where there is now only potential. Where there was once an empty room there will be a supportive environment, listening ears and information about mental illness tailored to the needs of the Latino community.
*Folk sayings known as dichos or refranes are sources of traditional wisdom in Latino culture and may have therapeutic value.
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The Test Sample
What is being tested?
Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) is a protein in the blood that protects the lungs from damage caused by activated enzymes. This test measures the level of AAT in blood. Related tests can determine which of the abnormal forms of AAT a person has inherited.
AAT helps to inactivate several enzymes, the most important of which is elastase. Elastase is an enzyme produced by white blood cells called neutrophils and is part of the body's normal response to injury and inflammation. Elastase breaks down proteins so that they can be removed and recycled by the body. If its action is not regulated by AAT, elastase will also begin to break down and damage lung tissue.
Each individual inherits two copies of the gene that codes for AAT. It is called the protease inhibitor (SERPINA1) gene. This gene is co-dominant, which means that each SERPINA1 gene copy is responsible for producing half of the body's AAT. If there is a change or mutation in one or both of the gene copies, then less AAT and/or AAT with reduced function is produced. When AAT production drops below 30% of normal, the affected person will experience a disorder called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. People with this disorder are at a considerable risk of developing emphysema, a progressive lung disease, in early adulthood. If they smoke or are exposed to occupational dust or fumes, the lung damage tends to occur sooner and be more severe.
Certain types of dysfunctional AAT accumulate in the liver cells, where it is produced. As AAT builds up in these cells, it forms abnormal protein chains and begins to destroy the cells and damage the liver. About 10% of newborns with AAT deficiency have liver damage and are jaundiced. In severe cases, these infants may require a liver transplant to survive. AAT deficiency is currently the most common genetic cause of liver disease in the pediatric population. About 15% of adults with AAT deficiency will develop cirrhosis due to the scarring caused by liver damage and some have a higher risk of developing liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma).
The amount and function of the AAT depends on the gene mutation that is inherited. While there are more than 75 different alleles in the SERPINA1 gene, only a few are common. Most people in the U.S., about 90%, have two copies of the normal "wild type" M gene (MM). The most common abnormal genes are labeled S and Z.
Types of AAT Tests
Different types of tests can be used to evaluate an individual:
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin measures the blood level of AAT.
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin phenotype determines the different types of AAT protein produced.
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin DNA testing is genetic testing that can be done to identify which gene mutations (SERPINA1 gene alleles) are present. Only the normal M allele and the most common mutations (S and Z) are usually evaluated.
How is the sample collected for testing?
A blood sample is obtained by inserting a needle into a vein in the arm.
NOTE: If undergoing medical tests makes you or someone you care for anxious, embarrassed, or even difficult to manage, you might consider reading one or more of the following articles: Coping with Test Pain, Discomfort, and Anxiety, Tips on Blood Testing, Tips to Help Children through Their Medical Tests, and Tips to Help the Elderly through Their Medical Tests.
Another article, Follow That Sample, provides a glimpse at the collection and processing of a blood sample and throat culture.
Is any test preparation needed to ensure the quality of the sample?
No test preparation is needed.
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Thread: Don't be this guy
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Seriously. One or two sprays is all you need for most colognes.
I hear, a lot of the time, on basenotes using 3-6 sprays, and I could imagine, if it weren't for common courtesy, the negative reactions.
But he is a sex panther :|
That's good! LOL
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depends on the frag man, some are really weak, and those with drier skin (a la me) I mean everything is tame (Black Oud, 1 Million, etc.)
That video is really funny and their is a lot of truth behind it. Thank you for sharing.
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That's hilarious,but some people with dry skin may have to spray more to get some longevity.
I'm not OLD...I'm VINTAGE!
lol good one
Is he wearing my Mazzolari Lui? lol
Are you not entertained??? Is this not why you are here??
In my experience women are far worse than guys are when it comes to overspraying
Smells like Bigfoot's dick Classic!
That's hilarious!!!!
I know a few people like that.
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I hope if I were one of those people someone would tell me!!!
He's keepin' out of the light though.
If you're happy with one or two, good for you, but there are any number of 'Colognes' as you call them that are designed for copious usage - these usually go by the name of Eau de Cologne.
I can also happily report that a lot Eau de Toilette and even Eau de Parfum strength fragrances, vintage and contemporary, are great with half a dozen or so sprays. Maybe the guys on basenotes you read about using 3 - 6 sprays (or more) actually do know what they are doing and are perfectly able to assess whether the effect of using more than your mandatory "one or two" sprays are socially acceptable, considerate etc. etc.
You're welcome to your opinions and imagine all you like but if you wish to throw out provocative remarks about other members tastes simply because they don't do what you do you may find that you'll get called on that.
Mr.reasonable pretty much said what I was going to say. You were already banned once for a similar reason, blatant ignorance, do you wanna get disliked by members too?
Look, if this message is directed to people in your social circle, then it's fine. Not even city or neighborhood, no your own social circle. Then fine. But it's not.
Basenotes is international. There are people from round the globe. I was in The South for a few years. They sprayed way more literally than the general community up near lake Michigan. So it's not about the US, where you're from, being conservative. It's about your social circle being intolerant to nice smells.
Jeez....it's 2012. People are supposed to be more worldy by now.
Do you know now unlearned you sound?
It's just like when you talk to people. You don't need to yell across the room to talk to the people right next to you. When you sspeak in an indoor voice, you can convey yourself just fine.
Similarly, a cologne shouldn't yell across the room, at least in my opinion.
To me, I see wearing a lot of fragrance similar to smoking in front of someone. It is impolite. What one person can find nice, someone else may find as very offensive.
I like the smell of cigarette smoke and I don't mind when people smoke around me, but it may really put other people at discomfort, especially in a crowded area. So we can agree it's rude when someone (with no concern) blows smoke in your face.
What about when someone sprays Kouros 4 times and stinks up the room?
So why emit any strong odors, since what makes a good odor and a bad odor isn't completely objective.
Especially if you are in a location where some people are sensitive to fragrances such as a crowded vehicle, your job, a classroom, a hospital, or any indoor public event (especially animals such as dogs are very sensitive to them).
The problem is that you take something and state it as fact, I've noticed it on a few of your threads, (DON'T BUY FROM AMAZON EVER) often leaving out crucial details that someone new to the forum could take a law.
Sure, maybe your advice could be taken positively in some contexts, but in others it just doesn't make sense. Even you said that you were mostly taking about EDT and EDP concentrations, something you left out of your original text. Just some friendly advice, hold off on the sensationalized posts.
As for your topic, my skin is extremely dry and acts like a sponge to fragrance, I don't even bother with anything that doesn't have some form of longevity because it's honestly not worth it. So I spray maybe 3 times as much as most just to get to baseline. Your statement certainly doesn't work in all contexts.
This has led me to believe that something about cologne is actually MORE offensive (and usually smells a lot stronger to me) but it really could be that "cheap" moniker. I haven't got my hands on "good" EDC to test that theory.
I like noirdrakkar. He has some good thought provoking threads and some hilarious ones too. I think he makes a legitimate point and of course there's room for disagreement.
The optimal number of sprays is not a rule cast in stone. Fragrances vary in potency, projection, longevity etc. Throw in variables such as climate, skin condition, social proximity/context etc. and it soon becomes clear how absurd the '1 or 2 spray ONLY' 'rule' starts to look. In certain cultures or even within certain social stratas a man may be expected to reek strongly of fragrance. Perhaps we should travel a little further beyond our keyboard...?
I live in Texas, and I routinely wear 3-6 sprays, sometime even more (gasp!). I've asked people I can trust to be completely honest with me from arm's length whether they can smell my perfume, and in most case they cannot unless they get closer. I think a scent cloud that can be detected in hugging range or when brushing by someone at close range is about right. That's what I get with my level of application.
You may be confident that you are well liked and feel edgy because you are "not pleasing everyone" or whatever. Just know that to a large number of people who know much more about fragrance than you, you may come off as an ignorant loudmouth when you make comments like this and then stand your ground.
it doesn't bother me in the least, because ignorant comments are like water flowing in a river on internet forums. Just FYI in case you are interested.
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My average dose is 6 to 8, edt or edp, and never had negative reactions of any sort. My partner uses just one spritz and it lasts for days. I guess it all depends on our body temperature and our personal taste. I don't believe I need to be told how much perfume I should wear.
"Your fragrance with a fume of iodine" L. Cohen
I'm not joking either.
I find it laughable that people are able to defend over-application of fragrances from a cultural stand point. What about a person's rights not to have their personal space intruded upon but another's smell whether it's good or bad?
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I think we should leave each other to do what we believe is sensible in their own locales and circumstances. Criticising or advising on number of sprays used add nothing to the enjoyment and discussion of fragrance, which is what Basenotes should be about.
ointments and perfume delight the heart....
Individual rights are never absolute - they are rights allowed by the society the individual finds himself in. Try imposing your private beliefs in a society that doesn't share those beliefs and you'll soon find yourself in trouble. Cultural sensivity is not a laughing matter.
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i normally spray between 10-15 times for almost all the fragrances i wear, with very few exceptions (potentially cloying, abnormally powerful projection and sillage). it's probably also one of the reasons why i have always (subconciously or not) steered clear of vintage and the uber macho masculines of the 70's and 80's.
i have noticed that my skin is very dry and it absorbs most perfumes very quickly leaving only a faint trace/cloud of smell. i have never received a negative comment from friends/relatives/colleagues and i know what my 'limit' is (so to speak). i'd spray 1 or 2 times only if it's from a sample (because there is only that much in it).
I bought my SO a bottle of that a few years ago as a joke. Smells ok but not for wear really. Looks humorous on the dresser!
i love this video
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Grief hahah. You know I'm just having fun here. Just trying to put up a funny video with a semi serious point.
There will be people who overanalyze and try to be internet psychologists, but I find it funny. Keep it on. I like the attention ahaha.
yeah i get a lot of criticism and condescending posts, but i also get a lot of praise from people for being independent minded and unafraid to express honest opinions, no matter how controversial. life's too short to be and only be at the median. i wouldnt have it any other way. maybe im turning this into a vanity thread, i dunno lol, but still. there's a gap on what a basenoters think it strong and what the average person thinks is strong.
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exactly. you have a right to wear what ever you want, but you cant invade other peoples senses.
sure, 6 sprays for someone may project as much as 2 sprays for someone else, i get that, but find that magic number for you, and never go past it. because it's just wrong to irritate allergic people, it's insensitive and inconsiderate.
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