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Topic: England League Two 29-30/1
Here are my picks for the League Two on Tuesday and Wednesday
Darlington FC - Accrington Stanley
Darlington are on third place in the league and should be able to beat Accrington who only have 1-1-4 on their last six matches. Darlington win.
Grimsby Town - Bury FC
Bury have very poor form while Grimsby Town have very impressive form. Grimsby Town win.
Morecambe FC - Wrexham FC
Morecambe have ok home form, while Wrexham have lost their last three away matches. Morecambe win.
Bradford City - Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury have very poor form while the hosts have ok home form. Bradford City win.
Peterborough United - Rotherham United
Rotherham got the best form of the two and have impressed away from home lately. Rotherham United win.
Chester City - Rochdale AFC
Chester have the worst form of the teams in league two while Rochdale have very strong away form. Rochdale win.
Brentford FC - Notts County
Brentford have very good form and will face Notts County who are struggling away from home. Brentford win.
Lincoln City - Mansfield Town
Lincoln have the best form of the two and at home they should be able to beat Mansfield Town. Lincoln win.
Milton Keynes Dons FC - Macclesfield Town
Milton Keynes are at the top of the league but has struggled with their form lately, but they should manage to beat Macclesfield Town at home. Milton Keynes Dons win.
Wycombe Wanderers - Dagenham & Redbridge FC
Wycombe have 3-2-1 while Dagenham have 1-2-3 on their last six matches. Wycombe Wanderers win.
Stockport County - Chesterfield FC
Stockport have very good home form while Chesterfield only have 2-0-4 on their last six matches. Stockport County win.
Hereford United - Barnet FC
Hereford have the best form but it should be a close match against Barnet, who have 2-2-2 on their last six matches. Draw.
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As a place of man-made elegance, of nature landscaped and cultivated to please the senses, it is perhaps one of the most beautiful places in Indonesia. It is too, perhaps surprisingly, a place where life and death come together, but this coming together too only seems to add to the charm and the sense of wonder of the place.
The grounds of the Bogor Botanical Gardens stretch over more than 75 hectares in the center of Bogor. They are effectively the center of the town, and this is essentially thanks to two men. First and arguably foremost there was the Dutch botanist Caspar Georg Carl Reinwardt, who established the gardens in 1817. There was also Thomas Stamford Raffles.
In his tenure as the British governor of Java from 1811 to 1816 it was Raffles who first created a garden here. This was smaller than the one that we see today but was significant enough for him to apparently enlist the assistance of botanists from Kew Gardens in London. At that time Kew was already world renowned as a hugely important collection of plants and scientific research into them.
Today Kew remains a major center for botanists; it contains the largest collection of living plants in the world. Raffles then would seem to have been quite serious about establishing gardens in Bogor — or Buitenzorg as it then was known — but his time on Java came to an end and a significant factor in this probably was the death of his wife.
Lady Olivia Mariamne died of malaria on Nov. 26, 1814. Raffles had taken her to the Palace in the Gardens in the hope that she might recover but she did not. He then erected a monument to her in the Gardens that stills stands today. The inscription speaks volumes of his love for his lost wife, though parted from her he makes it clear that she remains in his heart.
The monument to Lady Raffles is an elegant white portico and is one of many memorials to the colonial deceased within the gardens. Not far from the distinguished and graceful monument is a stone tablet monument to the other man, and the foremost figure, in the establishment of gardens here.
After the departure of Raffles the Dutch returned as colonial rulers and it was under them that Reinwardt really established the gardens and became their first director. Within the precincts of the Gardens stands the Istana Bogor (Bogor Palace), but this looked different when Reinwardt established the gardens in 1817.
The original palace was built in the mid-18th century, but in 1834 death and destruction came to the palace and gardens. An earthquake caused enough of a disturbance for the nearby Mount Salak to erupt and this led to damage to the original palace. The rebuilding of the palace was completed in 1856 but was based on a single story construction to avoid too much further earthquake damage.
The gardens have, since their inception, been about exploring and preserving life. In 1817 — then known as Lands Plantentuin — the gardens were established as a center for research and development of plants and seeds. This is still very much in evidence today. The inheritance from the early to mid-19th century development of the gardens is an abundance of life. Plants and trees from around the globe grow here and provide homes for many animals.
Bats can be spotted resting during the day and taking to the air in noisy crowds at dusk in search of an evening meal. One of their favorite hang outs, literally, is across the small lake from the palace grounds. Here in a small secluded corner of the gardens is what is referred to as the Dutch Graveyard.
This is a part of the gardens literally hidden away behind curtain walls of tall bamboo. The leaves from the giant bamboos litter the graveyard but overall their effect is to make this one of the most, appropriately enough, restful places within the gardens.
Those that lie at rest here are mostly Dutch people from the colonial times, hence the name. Among them are two biologists that are noted to have been the first to reach the peak of the nearby Mount Pangrango. The oldest grave, that of a Dutch administrator, dates from 1784, but not all of the graves are Dutch.
A prominent grave is that of a Captain Joseph Drury R.N. who passed away in the mid-1830s. There are 40 graves here and they all have the hefty monumental character of burial tombs of the 18th and 19th century. This also signifies that these were some of the more influential people of the colonial times. This was after all a very prestigious place to be buried.
The gardens are a place of considerable prestige. As a collection and home for extensive and exotic plants and trees it is a special place. It is also a special place of memorial, from the memory of a much-loved British governor's wife to the botanist and biologists that came to this place, worked here and carried out scientific exploration.
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State science and engineering fair awards
There were 16 projects from 17 students in the Camas School District at the state SEF in Bremerton, Wash. All of the students received awards: Eva Solevad, first-place trophy and second-place Association for Women Geoscientists Award of Excellence; Madeline Sheppard, second-place trophy; Emily Sheppard, first-place trophy and "Outstanding Project" from Central Valley Garden Club ($50); Brooke Hyland, second in category; Claire Kerofsky, second in category; Sophie Shoemaker, first in category, Pacific Science Center Award, Evergreen State College trimester scholarship, WSU renewable scholarship, Mathematica finalist; Meghal Sheth, first in category, Ohio Wesleyan renewable scholarship, WSU renewable scholarship, Mathematica finalist, U.S. Army Research Award, U.S. Army McClellan Award, overall bronze medalist, all-expenses paid trip to ISEF; Jon Bartlett, first in category, Ohio Wesleyan renewable scholarship, Mathematica finalist; Charles Teames, second in category; Eden Pollock, second in category; Yun Teng, third in category, BPA award; Levi Holscher, second in category; Lizzy Nickerson, first in category, BPA award; Jenny Wourms and Cierra LeBlanc, second in category; Caroline Keahola, first in category; and Reesab Pathak, first in category, Olympic College best technology in 10th grade award.
Meghal Sheth and Sophie Shoemaker are making Papermaker history. They are the first Camas High School students to qualify for the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Ariz.
In addition, they are just sophomores and only 10 students across the state of Washington were selected for the prestigious event.
"At first, I was in shock," Shoemaker said. "I wasn't really expecting it, but it was great to know something I worked on was rewarded."
Added Sheth, "It was surprising, but I was really happy because I put a lot of effort into my project. It was nice to see the hard work pay off."
Sheth qualified at the state competition, where she received a $20,000 a year renewable scholarship to Wesleyan University, and a $3,000 a year renewable scholarship to Washington State University, among other awards. Shoemaker received a trimester scholarship to Evergreen College, a $3,000 a year renewable scholarship to WSU and other awards. Both girls received an all-expenses-paid trip to ISEF, which will run May 12-16. Students from 75 countries will be at the event.
"It feels absolutely amazing as their coach," said teacher Ron Wright. "They will learn what it is like there at ISEF and will be able to bring back to us what they have learned. And perhaps they will apply it to accomplish even more next year."
Shoemaker's research project involved working with the Oregon Primate Research Center to investigate characteristics in ape placenta tissue for certain factors that may affect obesity, and may be related to obesity in young children.
Her mentors at the research center were Dr. Victoria Roberts and Jessica Walker. She also had a CHS mentor, biology teacher Kim Newman. Her project was funded by the Murdock Charitable Trust.
Sheth investigated the effects of various common chemicals, such as BPA, on hearing in fish, with application to hearing loss in young children. She worked with Dr. Allison Coffin at Washington State University Vancouver.
Both girls are a bit nervous, but extremely excited about attending ISEF.
"It will be really cool to represent Camas there," Shoemaker said. "The school has never sent anyone before, and now we are both going."
Added Sheth, "We get along really well so we're able to help each other out through some of the confusion (with paperwork)."
Wright added he wouldn't be surprised if the girls won a prize or two at the international competition.
"Both of their projects are excellent, and each of them is very knowledgeable on their topic, excellent presenters, and very quick to learn to process," he said. "Thus, I also won't be surprised if either or both does win a prize or two."
Wright added that he was extremely proud of all the participants in the state Engineering and Science Fair. At state, projects, created by students from first-grade through 12th grade, are judged and awarded prizes.
"Every one of them earned a medal," he said.


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Rated the #1 themed nightclub in Times Square, Mars 2112 lives up to its standards as the décor is enough to make anyone that enters feel as if they have experience life on Mars. A three-story crystal tree covered by a glass canopy towers over the venue in an area known as the "Crystal Crater", as lights illuminate the area to add to the futuristic astonishment.
The interior design, while remarkable, is hardly the only worthwhile detail at Mars 2112. Both the under-aged and of aged alike can count down the clock while playing an assortment of unlimited arcade games. For those who prefer to dance, a live DJ will be spinning all night long to keep the energy up on the dance floor. Starting at 8PM, Mars 2112 will serve passed food hors d'ouevres for everyone alongside an open bar lasting until 2AM for those that are 21+.
And just because you're on Mars doesn't mean that you can't rejoice in the Times Square festivities. As the ball begins to drop, a live feed will be provided on their enormous 100" screen and multiple plasmas. With effects so large, you'll feel as if you were really there when in fact you're on the red planet.
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In the photos, some changes, and yes, lots of Sub Lagoon stuff
The Picnic Area Lockers have returned, $8 to $12 per day.
The Main Stroller Rental areas in both Disneyland and DCA have closed, and once again, one location is open in the Main Entry Plaza near the Kennel.
The Large Billboard Ad near the West Security area has been removed
Looks like one of the Turkeys has passed away. The sign talking about them has been removed, and only one turkey has been on display for the last week or two.
The Cove Bar remains closed for Painting, return date is now next Friday, the 24th. (subject to change).
In case you missed it in the last photo update, the Mandara Spa is open, but the Grand Opening won't be for about another month.
Lots of new info has been placed at Disneyland.com
The Snow White Musical will return on Friday June 9th and will be offered 7 days a week during the summer.
Aladdin will remain at 5 days a week during the summer.
Fantasmic! returns to 7 days a week operation on Friday, June 2nd, but will go dark on June 17th due to the Pirates Premiere and return on Wednesday June 28th. Also Fantasmic! will not be offered on June 8th, 14th and 15th due to Grad Nites.
The new re-opening date for Pirates of the Carribean is Monday, June 26th.
Also, there are no parades at Disneyland on Juen 24th, so we know that Main Street will be used for the Premiere.
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MUD FORK — Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College recently announced that AT&T has made a $10,000 contribution for scholarships as part of Southern Community College Foundation's Vision 2020 Major Gifts Campaign.
"There is no greater investment that any organization can make than in the education of West Virginia's future leaders," Andy Feeney, Regional Vice President for AT&T, said. "The work Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College does is to be commended, as it keeps our youth on track to graduate and prepares them to succeed in the workforce."
Southern Foundation President George Kostas said the gift from AT&T will support many educational opportunities for local students.
"We are very fortunate to have a global company such as AT&T support our educational programs at Southern," Kostas said.
The support is part of AT&T Aspire, AT&T's $350 million commitment to education. With more than 1 million students impacted since its launch in 2008, the AT&T Aspire program is one of the nation's largest corporate commitments focused on helping more students graduate from high school ready for college and careers. AT&T Aspire drives innovation in education through investing locally in organizations making a measurable difference in stemming the high school dropout crisis; connecting people through its employees and customers; and seeking exponential change through national partnerships and technology and innovation.
The Southern Foundation was established in 1971 to support student scholarships and educational programs to those residing in southern West Virginia and eastern Kentucky.
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Men's Basketball | Saturday, November 20, 2004
Men's Basketball Drops Pre-Season Game to Albertson College
CALDWELL, Idaho- The Willamette men's basketball team, drops a pre-season game to Albertson College 78-61 last night, at the 18th Annual Duane Wolfe Memorial Golden Rule Shoot-Out.
The Bearcats (0-1 overall, 0-0 NWC), jumped out early against the Coyotes (3-1 overall), with a score of 9-2. 'Yotes senior Steve Humphrey sank three consecutive baskets, while teammates Joe Green and E.J. Costello contributed in regaining the lead.
Willamette was unable to catch Albertson, as the 'Yotes dominated the first half 43-34 and continued into the second half.
For Albertson College, Humphrey scored a career-high of 22-points and 10 rebounds. Humphrey went 11-for-17 from the floor. Costello had 17 points and seven rebounds, while Rich Fried added 13 points and five rebounds to give Albertson their third win in a row.
Brennan Garrelts led the Bearcats with 10 points. Harold Sublett Jr. and Jason Luchterhand each added nine. C.J. Stuvland grabbed seven rebounds for Willamette.
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Schoharie County might not contain much but the casual tractor in the road and corn field. However, every once and a while something good comes out of the little place. Mostly happening in Cobleskill, but that's not too far from the rest of the county, so that's good. This past Saturday, the 48th Annual Maple […] [Read More]
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"I'm going to make you the biggest pancake this house has ever seen," my brother Mark said as he came downstairs this morning. A little shaken, I replied, "I could eat." Pulling out a monstrous non-stick pan from the cabinet, I began mixing the batter. Being sure to cover every crevice of the pan, Mark precisely […] [Read More]


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|Chapter 10: The Trunk, Branches and Subbranches of the Caitanya Tree
Bhaktivedanta VedaBase: Śrī Caitanya Caritāmṛta Ādi 10.151
nirloma gańgādāsa, āra viṣṇudāsa
ei sabera prabhu-sańge nīlācale vāsa
nirloma gańgādāsa — Nirloma Gańgādāsa; āra — and; viṣṇudāsa — Viṣṇudāsa; ei sabera — of all of them; prabhu-sańge — with Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu; nīlācale — at Jagannātha Purī; vāsa — residence.
Nirloma Gańgādāsa and Viṣṇudāsa were the thirty-sixth and thirty-seventh among the devotees who lived at Jagannātha Purī as servants of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
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Chapter: Dealers
In the fifth panel I'm pretty sure that the idiom is "make do" and not "make due".
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"A tour de force...A masterpiece. The New York Times
Editor's NoteWith both impressive scope and incredible detail, PLANET EARTH explores the entire world using high definition cinematography. Boasting a budget of over $25 million, this BBC/Discovery Channel co-production exposes the beauty of the earth and its animal inhabitants from a cuddly panda cub to an attacking shark. David Attenborough narrates, as the vivid documentary takes to the sea, as well as to the mountains, caves, deserts, jungles, and more. With 40 cameramen traveling to 200 locations, this is an epic series that can't be missed. This set contains every episode: "Living Planet," "Mountains," "Fresh Water," "Caves," "Deserts," "Frozen Worlds," "The Great Plains," "Forests," "Jungles," "The Shallow Seas," "Ocean Wide, Ocean Deep," and "Planet Earth - The Future."
Planet Earth (BBC) - The Complete Series - DVD
By: Michael Jones Blogcritics.org Reviews
Published on: 4/30/2007 10:15 PM
|How does one even begin to lay down the words that would even dare to try to encompass and review the DVD boxset of the BBC's nature documentary/mini-series Planet Earth, and not instantly feel insignificant and otherwise insufficient for the task? Bearing in mind that the overall cost of production was around $25 million and that filming occurred over the span of 62 countries, 204 individual locations, all over a period of five years, perhaps such feelings are not altogether unwarranted. ...read the full review
Cast & Crew
|Alastair Fothergill - Director
|Andy Netley - Editor
|David Attenborough - Writer
|David Attenborough - Narrated By
|George Fenton - Original Music By
|Jo Payne - Editor
|Mike Madden - Cinematographer
|Sigourney Weaver - Narrated By
|Vanessa Berlowitz, et. al. - Producer
|Alastair Fothergill - Producer
|Maureen Lemire - Executive Producer
|Michael Kelem, et. al. - Cinematographer
|Sam Watts - Original Music By
|Thom Sulek - Editor
Nominee (2007)
|British Academy Awards, Planet Earth, Audience Award (TV)
|British Academy Awards, George Fenton, Best Original Television Music
|British Academy Awards, Andrew Shillabeer, Best Photography Factual
|British Academy Awards, Andrew Wilson, et. al., Best Sound Factual
|British Academy Awards, Alastair Fothergill, Mark Linfield, Huw Wheldon Award for Specialist Factual
Winner (2007)
|Emmy, Doug Allen, et. al., Outstanding Cinematography for Nonfiction Programming
|Emmy, George Fenton, Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)
|Emmy, Maureen Lemire, et. al., Outstanding Nonfiction Series
|Emmy, Kate Hopkins, Outstanding Sound Editing for Nonfiction Programming (Single or Multi-Camera)
Nominee (2007)
|Emmy, Andy Netley, Outstanding Picture Editing for Nonfiction Programming
|Emmy, Graham Wild, Outstanding Sound Mixing for Nonfiction Programming (Single or Multi-Camera)
|Emmy, Vanessa Berlowitz, Outstanding Writing for Nonfiction Programming
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Dog Eat Dog5/13/2009
The scenery is exemplary. Every section, however, starts out showing a fluffy, cute animal and then ominous music sets the stage for it being eaten by something bigger and faster. I know how Nature works, I even eat something cute and fluffy now and again. I just don't find watching this played out over and over real enjoyable. I actually enjoy the segment on the filming as much or more than the actual footage. This series is like Wild Kingdom for the 21st Century.
Must Own Educational DVD5/11/2009
Wonderful series on our planet. I bought this set as a gift for my sister and her family. They love it and watch it over and over. Strongly recommend this DVD collection for any nature lover that your know.
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This is one of the best series that has ever been produced. A must have for anyone's DVD collection. Great for kids to learn about their world.
A must for every household4/29/2009
Admire the crew who worked on this .. Did great job Our planet is Amazing I am grateful for it
A fantastic DVD set for all ages4/23/2009
I brought this set of DVD's as a gift for my 11 year old daughter. She totally loved it and learned a lot of new things. This DVD is very educational and informative for all ages.
Educational for both adults and kids -4/23/2009
in my case, grandchildren who, by nature, are are into this sort of thing.
In a word -- FANTABULOUS!5/5/2008
The audio, the cinematography, the subject matter chosen -- Top Notch in every respect!
Great TV3/17/2008
Anyone that enjoys the planet will enjoy this set.
Breathtaking Pictures and Awesome Content8/9/2007
My family and I could not stop watching until we watched all episodes even though we had watched some of it on Discovery channel. Especially my 7 yr old son, who wanted to own this in the first place, was so excited about this that he now has watched these dvd's multiple times. Great shots, the content and the views are just superb. Way to go BBC!!!
great DVD8/6/2007
We saw part of this series on Discovery channel, and wanted to get all the disks. Originally we ordered the HD version, but then realized would have to buy an expensive DVD player, and that the formats of the future are not that clear. We think the series is incredible good and highly recommend them for all ages.
I'm a veterinarian in small animal/exotic pet practice. For the past 4 years I've been searching for DVD's to show my clients while they're waiting in my reception area before their office call appointment. I've tried vet. med.-oriented dvd's and other nature-oriented dvd's with variable success. I can honestly say that this dvd set has been the best received by my clients by far--very entertaining and educational. Even my staff is drawn to watching them (and they aren't easily attracted to reception room dvd's). I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this set to anyone who appreciates our planetary home. Just the GREATEST!!!
Must see6/19/2007
This is one of the best DVD collection I have. People say and buy many things by theme "1000 places to visit before die" etc, I would say before one's next birthday, one must see this DVD collection.
Excellent Investment5/26/2007
Best DVD I've purchased in a year. Anyone who enjoys scenery, animals, exploring, hiking, etc, will enjoy this DVD series. The places they explore are not usually seen by the average person and the shots they get are amazing. A truely inspiring look at the place we call home. A great gift!!
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The disclosure details methods and gas mixtures which are useful for washing nitrogen out of the body and mitochondria following acute cerebrovascular accidents (strokes) and allow the reuptake of oxygen into mitochondria of ischemic tissues following re-flow, thereby reducing the severity of reperfusion damage and cell death.
1. A process for treating reversible blood vessel occlusions in a human being who has suffered an ischemic cerebrovascular accident (stroke) by reversing the trapping of nitrogen by hypoxic mitochondria that causes an impairment in oxidative metabolism in said mitochondria of stroke-affected tissues, which comprises administering through a face mask the inhalation of a nitrogen free gas mixture of oxygen and helium, each at a 20-80% complementary concentrations with exhalations being shunted through a one-way flutter valve into the ambient atmosphere thereby effecting a nitrogen washout from the body of about 18 ml per minute resulting in a 50-90% washout of nitrogen from the body and body water within 30-90 minutes and with slightly longer times for near-total washout, said washout continuing until and beyond the time that blood flow is restored to the stroke-affected compromised tissues to permit a secondary reverse-gradient washout of nitrogen from said tissues and said hypoxic mitochondria thereby allowing the mitochondria of said tissues to re-access oxygen and return to a state of oxidative metabolism.
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This application is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/347,553 filed Jan. 21, 2003, now abandoned.
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There has been voluminous research conducted on the biochemistry of injury and disease conditions. Conversely, there has been little or no research directed at possible adverse reactions to inhaled atmospheric gases. Specifically, outside of its known potential for adverse reactions in deep sea diving, no knowledge has been developed about any undesirable reactions to inhaled nitrogen. Based on the research of the inventor it becomes clear that gases other than oxygen can enter and fill mitochondria, and since these gases are not usable for oxidative metabolism, they might be expected to interfere with the production of ATP and therein compromise mitochondrial membrane integrity.
Whereas this phenomenon might be expected with volatile anesthetics, what is added by this specification is the very real potential danger from constantly inhaled atmospheric nitrogen gas in selected injury and disease conditions.
In certain conditions wherein blood flow may be minimally compromised or completely occluded for a period of time, the supply of oxygen to the affected tissue is decreased to a degree that some of the mitochondria in the immediate region are inadequately oxygenated. In this case, oxidative metabolism will be impaired, perhaps to a degree that mitochondrial membrane integrity is compromised and nitrogen begins to leak in and fill the intramitochondrial space. Mitochondria filled with nitrogen are unable to carry on aerobic metabolism and will develop acidosis, followed by cell death. If full reperfusion of the tissues is accomplished, one might expect the problem to reverse itself. However, since the body water of a living animal is completely saturated with nitrogen from inhaled atmospheric gases, there is no possibility for a rapid gradient reversal and washout of nitrogen from these oxygen-compromised mitochondria, so the affected tissues may proceed to cell death and necrosis. The only way in which to circumvent this problem of gas physics is to purge or washout the nitrogen from the body tissues, including the mitochondria, so that oxygen can re-gain access to the interior of affected mitochondria. The scenario then becomes a simple matter of eliminating nitrogen from the inhaled gas mixtures and replacing it with a gas or gases which will facilitate nitrogen washout. A major total body lowering of the nitrogen gas tension in normally perfused tissues will, once reperfusion is achieved, permit a rapid reverse-gradient washout of nitrogen from the ischemic tissues and mitochondria. This invention describes procedures and suitable gas mixtures for use in this regard. The use of oxygen or oxygen-helium gas mixtures, when inhaled as soon as possible after the onset of a stroke or heart attack, can be used to effect a washout of nitrogen from the body to a degree that when reperfusion is established, nitrogen will be cleared from the ischemic tissues and oxidative metabolism will return. It is expected that the clinical benefit will be a significant reduction in reperfusion damage and cell death in the ischemic regions of strokes and heart attacks. The gas formulations for these uses would include helium and oxygen at ranges of 0-80% and 20-100% respectively. For purposes of this disclosure, the terms nitrogen, oxygen and helium used herein shall mean the molecular gas forms of these chemical elements.
Nitrogen is a gas which comprises 79% of the air which is breathed by all animals. The possibility of asphyxiation from nitrogen has been long appreciated, but it has not been considered a problem so long as the inhaled oxygen concentration is 20% or higher. Although nitrogen is generally a benign carrier gas, there are conditions wherein it can become very toxic even in the presence of normal or elevated (20-100%) concentrations of inhaled oxygen. In those instances where nitrogen enters and partially or completely fills the intramitochondrial space, it can physically block oxygen uptake leading to anaerobic metabolism, acidosis and cell death. In clinical medicine there are some specific conditions in which nitrogen toxicity becomes a problem when blood flow to specific organs or tissues is blocked, i.e. cerebrovascular accidents (strokes), or myocardial infarction (heart attacks), among others. Following these incidents, mitochondria in the blood flow compromised regions continue to utilize oxygen from the immediate aqueous environment, but when that supply is exhausted, the affected mitochondria cease oxidative metabolism leading to a reduction in the production of ATP and a breakdown of mitochondrial membrane integrity. At this point nitrogen begins to leak into and fill the mitochondria. A subsequent replenishment of blood flow is often less than successful in providing full re-oxygenation and metabolic recovery to the tissue, because that nitrogen entrapped within in the mitochondria physically blocks the re-entry of oxygen. This may explain a phenomenon known as "luxury-perfusion", wherein the tissues sometimes fail to recover following reperfusion even though bathed by an apparent excess of blood and oxygen. The need for improved medical therapy for strokes and heart attacks is clear. It is this inventors carefully studied scientific conclusion, that strokes and heart attacks can be favorably treated by employing various gas formulations for inhalation which can foster the washout of nitrogen from the body and mitochondria, allow the re-entry of oxygen into mitochondria, and re-establish oxidative metabolism. The number of effective formulations might be many, but for the purposes of this invention would be limited to oxygen or gas mixtures of helium and oxygen. Any gas formulation which has as its main purpose the washout of nitrogen from the body would surely be devoid of nitrogen per se. Oxygen would be a requisite gas, and could be used at 100%, but that might not foster the fastest washout of nitrogen from the body or mitochondria. The oxygen content of the inhaled gas mixtures would be established at a range of about 20-100%. Helium is very desirable because of its low density. Indeed, it has been used in conjunction with oxygen as a gas mixture (Heliox) which promotes ease of breathing for patients with impaired respiratory function. Helium could find high penetrability into mitochondria and facilitate the washout of nitrogen. However, helium is expensive and its low (˜1%) solubility would only require about 700 ml for saturation of the body water. Therefore, helium would be employed at concentrations as low as 0% ranging up to 80%, i.e. complementary to that of oxygen to achieve the total of 100%. The specific concentrations of the two gases within the ranges specified above would not be as important as the exclusion of nitrogen from the mixture and the specific nitrogen washout technique described below. In practical clinical use, an optimized mixture of oxygen and helium would be inhaled from a suitable gas delivery system such as premixed tanks, tanks with mixing valves or hospital gas supply lines, and exhaled gases would be shunted to ambient atmosphere through a one-way flutter valve. Typically the heart attack or stroke patient would start breathing in an optimized oxygen-helium mixture with exhaled gases shunted to the ambient atmosphere to force the washout of nitrogen from the body water.
This nitrogen gas washout technique could be started during patient transport or upon admission to the hospital. Nitrogen would be washed out of the body at a rate of about 18 ml per minute so that about half (50%) of the body nitrogen would be exhaled during the first half hour. This washout estimate is based on pro formal calculations of about 70 liters of body water and a ˜1.5% water solubility for nitrogen, which calculates to 1,050 ml as the saturated total body water capacity for nitrogen; and 18 ml for 30 minutes calculates to 540 ml, i.e. about half of the total body water nitrogen. If 50% can be projected as the minimum percentage washout which would provide any significant clinical benefit, improved clinical results might be expected from nitrogen washouts of 75-90% or more and this could require washout periods of 60 to 90 minutes or longer. If, at these or some delayed time frames, blood flow is re-established to the ischemic tissues, there would exist a higher concentration of nitrogen in the water and mitochondria of the ischemic region than in the surrounding tissues which had been undergoing nitrogen washout. As a result, a reverse partial pressure gradient for nitrogen would exist which would promote the removal of nitrogen from the ischemic region tissues back into the circulating blood and to the lungs for exhalation. This reverse gradient would also extend to that nitrogen trapped in the mitochondria, and it would be expected that the small molecule of helium would easily gain access to the interior of the affected mitochondria to further hasten the nitrogen washout. Along with helium, oxygen would then regain access into mitochondria, returning said mitochondria to a state of oxidative metabolism with a concurrent return of mitochondrial membrane integrity and selectivity.
In practice, the patient would continue to breathe that gas mixture from 30 minutes minimum up to about 72 hours depending on the severity and duration of the original vascular blockage. The extended time frame beyond 1-2 hours for inhaling the gas mixture and continuing nitrogen washout may be a clinical decision to ensure that mitochondrial metabolism and mitochondrial membrane repair, function and stability have been fully restored to levels wherein the reintroduction of high concentrations of inhaled nitrogen would not re-aggravate the ischemic injury.
Clearly in the scope of the invention, i.e. the washout of nitrogen from the body and mitochondria, there are many gas mixtures which might be contemplated and which should be considered as being anticipated by this disclosure. However, for the purposes of the specific uses mentioned above, the exhalation-facilitated nitrogen washout process per se is paramount, and the favored gas mixtures need only contain oxygen, but most favorably, also helium.
The hardware, gas cylinder, gas mixing technology, one-way gas flutter valves and other ancillary equipment required to practice this invention are known in the art and are not part of this invention. Multiple systems could prove useful at various stages of the nitrogen washout process. The most effective would employ a face mask inhalation device with a one-way flutter valve to shunt exhaled gases into ambient atmosphere. Less effective systems, but suitable for longer periods of slower nitrogen washout or for maintenance of low concentrations of inhaled nitrogen would be bed tents or drapes with exit ports for exhaled gases, wherein some re-breathing of exhaled nitrogen would be expected. As well, nasal cannula tubing systems could be employed, but these would be open to some inhaled gas nitrogen contamination from room air. When and how best to employ the various equipment options would be determined over time through clinical use experience. This invention is restricted to the use of certain limited gas mixtures as a means of medical therapy to reverse nitrogen accumulation from normal and ischemic tissues and, in particular, from mitochondria.
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I'm surprised not more people have responded to the link I shared last week to the New York Times Book Review of Andrew Smith's Winger which spends a hefty chunk of the review discussing John Green and "Green Lit."
I've read Winger and I have read Looking for Alaska. Yes, both books are set in boarding schools. Yes, both books are narrated by male protagonists. Yes, both books are contemporary/realistic. Yes, both books are written by male YA authors.
But that's about where their comparisons end.
This post isn't about those two books and comparisons, though. It's about the fact we need to stop being so damn reductive in how we talk about YA books.
It wasn't too long ago when all associations to YA fiction came through Twilight. The joke was that all YA books were bad knock offs or were filled with sparkly vampires. When books like The Hunger Games came out, people took to it a little slower, skeptical because it defied some of the expectations of what YA lit was and wasn't -- Collins's book is no Twilight, so suddenly, the frame of reference shifted.
Now, of course, we're in the hey day of John Green mania. He's racked up almost every accolade possible, and everyone and their mother and their aunt and their uncle has read The Fault in Our Stars. It's GREAT that the world of YA grows as more people read it. And it's great that good, strong books are getting recognition and are getting recognition as books written for a young adult audience. No one is comparing John Green's oeuvre to Twilight because his books are "nothing like that." Even though Green writes for a YA audience and even though this book is being seen as an amazing contribution to YA from readers who'd otherwise eschew these books, many readers only have him as their frame of reference. That then limits their own view of YA and -- in this case -- contemporary realistic YA.
Going back to the New York Times review, AJ Jacobs, who is himself an adult non-fiction writer, talks in depth about all of Green's accomplishments. He's sold out Carnegie Hall. He's never off the NYT Best Sellers List. Even though he didn't "invent" realistic YA (that honor is given to JD Salinger who, I note, didn't even write books for young adults, let alone invent realistic YA), Green's books pretty much define contemporary realistic. Jacobs calls these books "Green Lit," and they're books featuring strong dialog with self-aware narrators who have crushes and deal with twists and disobey authority. Writers of realistic fictions are chasing the Green dream, as they want their books to do what it is his books do.
Here's the thing: not everyone wants to read a John Green book. Not everyone wants to write the John Green book.
Not every book that is set in our world, featuring authentic teen main characters is worth calling "Green Lit." Because the hallmark of good contemporary realistic fiction is authentic teen characters. They can be funny. They can be heart breaking. They can defy authority. They can fall in love or out of it. They can go to boarding school. They can suffer pain. It doesn't mean these characters, the readers who want these books, or the authors who write them, are all aiming for the Green dream.
Reducing an entire genre to one person's books as a source of comparison is limiting and reductive of the nuances, the depth, and the range of voices that exist within it. Believe it or not, John Green is not the be all, end all of contemporary realistic YA fiction. Many amazing authors came before him and wrote with goals to portray real characters in real world situations -- Laurie Halse Anderson, Judy Blume, SE Hinton, Robert Lipsythe, Paul Zindel, Robert Cormier -- and many amazing authors came after him and will continue to come after him. Yes, he has spent a long time on the NYT List. Yes, he's achieved a lot for having such a young career. Yes, he's easily recognized as one of the great YA authors. Yes, he's done a lot for the YA community.
But, he's one person who has written just a few books. He is not the definition of a genre, nor is he the definition of YA.
Comparisons among authors and books are inevitable. They're an important element of reader's advisory and they give grounding to new books and voices for readers who want to get a sense of a book's style. In short reviews, sometimes those comparisons to big, well-known authors is valuable -- it's a quick glance at what readers may like a book. But in an outlet like The New York Times, which is a big space with big readership, why is all of the richness of YA fiction reduced to a single name? And why is the review of Smith's novel really about Green's contributions to YA? Why is it written by someone who hasn't done their homework on the breadth of this field of work?
This chance to offer valuable insight into contemporary realistic fiction -- and insight into the broader spectrum of YA -- was a blown opportunity. It does service to no one.
I don't want to spend too much longer thinking or blogging about this, but I do want to raise a question to anyone willing to weigh in here. When we reduce YA to Twilight, it's meant as a sting and as a means of belittling the field. But when we reduce YA to John Green's books, it's meant as an ultimate compliment? Both authors have done exceptionally well. Both have appealed greatly to readers who are young adults and those who aren't.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
The reductive approach to YA
I'm surprised not more people have responded to the link I shared last week to the New York Times Book Review of Andrew Smith's Winger which spends a hefty chunk of the review discussing John Green and "Green Lit."
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My thoughts...reduction is meant as a compliment vs. a sting when an author like John Green is the compass because lit snobs are still the ones making these assertions.ReplyDelete
Twilight will never be known for its prose or complex plotting. Meyer is a great story teller and Twilight kept people waiting for the next installment because they wanted to/had to know what was going to happen. Which is what reading any book is about at its essence.
But lit snobs perpetuate the myth that reading is about something more. It's not. From the deepest tome to the lightest pop lit, reading is about that story and having to know what the heck is going to happen.
As a YA writer of color, reduction frustrates me on several levels - reducing YA to one author and reducing a race of characters to one setting or situation - street lit or historical fiction anyway? Isn't that what all Black readers want?
In the end, readers of the genre understand it's more than that. But I agree that it's frustrating to have YA take the stage in something like the NYT book review and not have it reflected in all its many prisms and colors.
You ask a couple of interesting questions and although I do not agree with some of your points, there are a couple of things I'd like to weigh in on.ReplyDelete
You say: "It's about the fact we need to stop being so damn reductive in how we talk about YA books." I think you have to consider who the "we" is you are talking about here. Are you talking about "people who read YA and talk/write about it regularly" or "people who only occasionally pick up a YA book / people who only occasionally write about YA". In the former case, I think these people don't talk/write reductively about YA and know that there's more than one author, one genre, one book within the broad world that is YA. However, if you talk about the latter, you're absolutely right, I think. I don't feel it's fair to Andrew Smith and Winger to "reduce" his ambitions, if you will, to "be like John Green and write a John Green book" (but I don't think that's what the reviewer was doing at all), but I do recognize that the review is featured on a website where most visitors are not really as knowledgeable about YA as you or I or e.g. a YA blogger. So reading "Andrew Smith" and "John Green" in the same review (esp. in the beginning of the review) might be way for them to read on and figure out what Winger really is all about.
This also brings me to something else you wrote:
"But in an outlet like The New York Times, which is a big space with big readership, why is all of the richness of YA fiction reduced to a single name? And why is the review of Smith's novel really about Green's contributions to YA? Why is it written by someone who hasn't done their homework on the breadth of this field of work?"
Because that's how the business works, sadly enough (I know this sounds cynical). Rarely are the people who really know their stuff the people who get to write about that professionally. Big outlets with professional and paid for reviewers... they don't need/want the in depth reviews or articles. They need what people know, think they know, think they want and think they need. I know this sounds extremely cynical. I live with someone who's a reviewer of free jazz and contemporary improvisational music. He writes for several (free) online and print publications, but do you think that "recognized" media ever features something that just lies outside of the "mainstream" (which is a weird word to use when you are talking about the stuff he reviews, of course)? Nope, if the genre is featured at all (even in outlets which would be similar to The New York Times - we're not American, btw - so respected newspapers or sites with a broad readership), it's done "restrictively", because that's how big media outlets work. Also, not all of these professional reviewers do their homework as much as you'd like they did...
However, that doesn't mean that people who do know about YA, or any other form of art for that matter, should be as restrictive as they are. I know I'm not. As cynical as I may sound about how these media outlets work, I do think that if you talk about something long and often enough, it might get picked up at some point.
THANK YOU for writing this post. It's fantastic.ReplyDelete
I think reducing YA lit to John Green is seen as a compliment because his books "aren't really YA." (I mean, c'mon, TFiOS was Time's book of the year, amiright?) And it's also a way to solidify white dude power at the top of a genre that, as we're constantly reminded, is full of books written by women—because sure, the ladies can be involved, but WE'RE #1, WE'RE #1!
Anyway, really dig this post. Thanks, Kelly.
This is a great post, Kelly. This year I have a number of students who love John Green, so when I read something literary or something with characterization like his, I'll compare that book to his so those students will pick it up. I also, however, make sure to give the book its due credit because I have students who don't know about John Green or who despise John Green. It's a tough balance as a teacher giving a booktalk.ReplyDelete
I think the whole NYT thing is that they really aren't familiar with YA in its entirety. They know about bestsellers and I agree that they're snobby. When I read this, I kept thinking of my department members who generally look down on YA. They may or may not have read Twilight, and if they do they bash it, and they may or may not have read The Hunger Games. A couple have read Looking for Alaska and I recently saw TFiOS on one member's desk. They're so limited in their knowledge of YA that if they're reading something like the NYT, they need an easy comparison because otherwise they'd never know or understand.
In this case, I didn't read the article/review you're referring to, but if it's supposed to be a review of Winger, then shame on the reviewer for not simply focusing on the book. Really, a review alone should "sell" a book.
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I think your second to last sentence is really important to this discussion: "Really, a review alone should 'sell' a book." Which isn't to say that reviews should never make comparisons, because no. Comparisons are helpful. But a review that frames the book its reviewing entirely by how it aspires to be a book by a completely different author isn't a review that will do any book justice.Delete
I thought the same thing when I read the review. AJ Jacobs also called the Marbury Lens "magical glasses," so I'm not sure he knows Andrew Smith's work at all.ReplyDelete
BRAVO! Love John Green (mostly), but yes! Let authors be judged on their own merits and accomplishments, not some superficial yardstick that not everyone aspires to.ReplyDelete


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LONDON (AP) — Prince Rupert Loewenstein, an aristocrat who helped make the Rolling Stones as rich as kings, has died. He was 80.
Friend Hugo Vickers says Loewenstein, the band's former business manager, died Tuesday in a London hospital.
The Oxford-educated German aristocrat — full name Prince Rupert Ludwig Ferdinand zu Loewenstein-Wertheim-Freudenberg — advised the Stones for almost four decades from 1968. He masterminded their transformation from a financially rackety rock group to a formidable money-making machine.
Despite the relationship, he always said he didn't like the band's music.
Last year Loewenstein published a memoir, "A Prince Among Stones." Mick Jagger was not amused, telling a newspaper, "I don't think your ex-bank manager should be discussing your financial dealings and personal information in public."
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Early this morning, I hoofed it over to the Memorial Coliseum to Photograph the Rose Queen Coronation for Oregon Live, and had lots of fun hanging behind the scenes with this year's Rose Court as they prepared for the coronation.
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Law School Hosted Symposium on Homosexuality and Its ConsequencesFebruary 03, 2010
On Friday, February 12, Liberty University School of Law hosted a conference titled "Understanding Same-sex Attractions and Their Consequences," and on Saturday, February 13, a symposium titled "Homosexual Rights and First Amendment Freedoms: Can They Truly Coexist?" The Saturday symposium was sponsored by the Liberty University Law Review.
On Friday, Alan Chambers, President of Exodus International, addressed the entire Liberty University student body during the convocation service held in the Vines Center on the University's main campus. Following in the afternoon, in the law school's Supreme Courtroom, Mr. Chambers joined a lineup of speakers who addressed various issues underlying same-sex attractions. They included: Dr. Julie Harren-Hamilton, President of the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH); Dr. Tim Clinton, President of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC); Rena Lindevaldsen, Associate Professor of Law at Liberty University School of Law, and Mathew Staver, Dean of Liberty University School of Law.
Friday's program was planned for lay people, counselors, pastors, educators, attorneys, and those interested in learning more about the issues of same-sex attractions. Mr. Chambers shared personal, as well as ministry, insights gained as president of Exodus International. Fellow conference speakers discussed current research and therapies and also discussed the American Psychological Association (APA) Task Force Report on counseling people with same-sex attractions from the viewpoints of NARTH and the AACC.
Saturday's symposium speakers focused on the legal implications arising from the clash between the quest for homosexual rights and the freedoms of speech, religion, and association. The day-long symposium speakers included: Professor Lynne Marie Kohm of Regent University School of Law; Professor Lynn D. Wardle of J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University; Elaine Donnelly, Founder and President of the Center for Military Readiness; Robert H. Knight, Senior Writer for Coral Ridge Ministries and Senior Fellow for American Civil Rights Union; Matt Barber, Associate Dean at Liberty University School of Law, and others. The symposium ended with a banquet in the Grand Lobby of DeMoss Hall on the University's main campus, featuring keynote speaker Pastor Derek A. McCoy of the High Impact Leadership Coalition.


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A young man charged late Friday night with capital murder shot a taxi driver in the head to rob him of $19, police said.
Witnesses told police Derrick Wayne Hunt Jr., 18, called for a cab using a phony name early Monday morning just before the fatal shooting with the intent of getting a ride without paying the fare.
Police said they believe that after picking up Hunt, Yellow Cab driver John Dexter, 49, stopped at an Exxon station at the 5000 block of North Foster Road to make a small purchase, leaving Hunt inside the van.
Surveillance footage and receipts show Dexter made a small purchase with a $20 bill and received $19.62 in change, which he pocketed.
Dispatch records from Yellow Cab show Dexter's cab stopped about five minutes after making the Exxon purchase as he drove Hunt along the 4000 block of Sunrise Pass, where police discovered Dexter's body about 4 a.m. that morning.
The suspect's fingerprints were found on the right front passenger door, and there was no sign of the $19 that Dexter had put in his pocket, police said.
Hunt, who told reporters he didn't kill Dexter, was arrested Friday afternoon. Bail was set at more than $1.5 million.
Funeral services for Dexter have been set for Tuesday and Wednesday. Family members are arriving from the Midwest — including a 20-year-old daughter he had met online and by phone but never in person — and from Afghanistan, where a 33-year-old son is serving in the U.S Navy.
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Owens Community College is one of six colleges in Ohio partnering with BioOhio to use a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration to implement the Ohio Bioscience Industry Workforce Preparedness project.
The three-year program will provide training for 700 displaced or unemployed workers in declining industries and encourage workers to become better qualified for careers in Ohio's growing biomedical industry. More than half of the funding, $2.8 million is dedicated to tuition reimbursement for workers participating in the program.
"The industry will help to shape the programs that will be offered to workers who have been displaced by automotive manufacturing to get the skills needed to work in bioscience," said Bill Tacon, senior director of workforce for BioOhio, a non-profit, biomedical industry organization that represents 275 members in the state.
The project will provide training suitable for entry-level employment in Ohio's bioscience industry. That includes pharmaceutical, medical devices and biotechnology.
The program at Owens will include certificates and non-degree courses in general laboratory skills, regulatory compliance for medical devices and food processing, pharmaceutical, medical device and equipment manufacturing.
"We've already received a ton of phone calls from companies and students interested in the training programs," said Mark Durivage, dean of the School of Technology at Owens.
LexaMed, a pharmaceutical device company based in Toledo for 25 years, expressed an interest in the training programs available through Owens and BioOhio. The firm provides consulting and contract laboratory services for the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology industries.
Both Durivage and Tacon anticipate that the program will include courses to convert workers from automotive and traditional manufacturing jobs to bioscience and food process manufacturing. Owens already offers a biomedical electronics course to train people in the automation of medical records, according to Durivage.
Each regional team will refine recruitment, assessment and placement strategies to ensure the successful training of workers to meet the local demand. Durivage will attend a kick-off meeting for the project at BioOhio in Columbus March 3.
Tacon said that getting the federal grant was the result of the collaborative partnership between BioOhio, the community colleges, bioscience companies, labor and business organizations.
Eleven biomedical employers in the state have committed to partnering on the project with more expected to join the effort. These employers will play a critical role in helping to develop career pathways ensuring that knowledge and skills required to perform successfully in their industry will be adequately addressed, according to Tacon.
One of the business partners involved in the grant process was North American Sciemce Associates, Inc. (NAMSA) based near Owens.
"We were one of several firms that lent its support to obtaining the grant," said Joel Gorski, director of research and development for NAMSA. "We're an organization that could benefit from the number of people trained and the depth of their training with these programs."
NAMSA has been a leading medical device research and testing organization specializing in the safety evaluation of medical devices, packaging materials and pharmaceutical products for 40 years, according to the company.
LexaMed and NAMSA are among 75 bioscience companies in Northwest Ohio that could benefit from such workforce training programs.


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At a distance of solely 10 km from Lugano, the San Grato botanical gardens extend from Monte San Salvatore as far as Monte Arbostora. And thanks to their elevated...
The Rose Garden is a mecca for flower lovers and a great place to unwind. It features a restaurant in a prime location and a wonderful view of Bern.
The bear pit, Bern's emblem, has been transformed into a large bear park. Opened on 25 October 2009, the new bear park boasts an environment in which the bears can...
Sports field and games area, with a great view over Fribourg and the Alpine foothills.
Bally Park's beginnings date back to 1868. The complex got its present design from the extensions done in 1890 and 1920. The park area is bordered by the river Aare to...
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A 3.5 km long promenade takes visitors the whole length of the lake, from Clarens to the Château de Chillon.
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How to Get a Dog to Leave a Bandaged Paw Aloneby Tom Ryan
Dogs don't really appreciate modern medicine. To your little buddy, no antibiotics are as effective as a few good licks on a wound. If he won't leave a bandaged paw alone, you're going to have to bring out the big guns -- and yes, that might mean the cone.
Avoid the Elizabethan collar, or "the cone," if you can -- some dogs are humiliated by it to the point of lethargy. There are different types of name-brand accessories you can use to keep your dog from licking his bandaged paw instead, most of which are a type of outer bandage that has an unappealing taste or texture. These self-adhering strips simply wrap around the bandage, and in some cases administer a negligible, painless static shock that creates a foul taste in your dog's mouth, discouraging him from licking the bandaged paw. Strips like these may lose their effectiveness in damp environments, though, so they aren't always a good fit for every dog.
Invest in an Elizabethan collar. This is the plastic cone that goes around your dog's neck, both preventing him from accessing his paw and utterly demoralizing him. Unfortunately for him, dogs learn from consistent repetition over time, so simply scolding him every time he bothers his paw won't work -- all it takes is a few minutes to rip off a bandage and yank out his stitches with his teeth. The cone is the only guarantee.
Choose a cone that extends 1 inch past the tip of your dog's snout, but not much further, if any further at all. The cone should be wider at the opening than your dog's food and water dishes, or else he won't be able to access them with the cone on.
Leave the cone on until the bandages come off and the paw is healed. Don't be a sucker for his sad, humiliated looks. After a day or two, he'll be used to it.
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- Anti-licking outer bandages
- Elizabethan collar
- Use an Elizabethan collar that is hard plastic, not soft. While soft collars are appropriate for backside or stomach wounds, your dog can easily navigate around one to reach his bandaged paw.
- You may have to elevate your dog's food and water bowls so that he can reach them with the collar on.
- Don't attempt a DIY deterrent to bandage licking, like rubbing hot sauce on it -- it could soak through and irritate the wound.
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The conference included presentations and breakout sessions to discuss how education systems should structure themselves to meet new the challenges of education in the 21st century, and what roles and responsibilities a dedicated ICT in education agency or unit play, as well as to allow participants to share various implementation models and best practices with their peers from around the world.
Delegates shared a common sense of purpose to learn from each other about how other countries solved similar issues and challenges in ICT in Education.
The worldwide conference shared case studies about the experiences in building National ICT in Education agencies in Australia, UK, Japan, and Uruguay. The case studies were followed up with a series of and roundtable discussions led by representatives from to discuss the achievements and challenges experienced in building ICT in Education institutions in various countries.
Intel's efforts and leadership were recognized by many speakers at the event. For example, Professor Miguel Nussbaum from Chile was a strong advocate of Intel's approach in education. He introduced the Classmate PC as an effective tool for students and quoted Craig Barrett's statement that "computers aren't magic, teacher are" as he emphasized that it's the teachers who make the difference in education.
Mr. Pal Des, Director of ICT training in Cambodia, mentioned the Intel® Teach program and shared stories about the successes of training pre-service teachers using the program.
In addition to the main conference content, the event was an outstanding catalyst to provide opportunities for various countries to collaborate in private, and in small groups, to discuss common challenges that they face in developing ICT in Education policy. Among the many side discussions, delegates from Pakistan met with the Korean vice minister to discuss collaboration opportunities, and delegates from Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos reviewed ICT in Education plans with their counterparts from Korea.
The event was an outstanding success with intensive sharing of diverse country experiences and learning. Intel's role as a leader and a catalyst to create this opportunity for collaboration was recognized by key speakers and panelists.