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7 Instant Health Checks to Save Your Life
By: Jim Gorman
- Overview
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- Clogged Nasal Passages
- Runaway Heart Rate
- The Wrong Kind of Belly
- Moles Behaving Badly
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"Guy walks into a doctor's office . . . " That's not the start of a joke—that is the joke. Men don't go to doctors unless they're in serious pain or really spooked about something. We have our reasons, as squishy as they may be. In a 2007 American Academy of Family Physicians survey, 58 percent of men cited specific factors, such as lack of time, lack of insurance, and lack of extreme symptoms, as reasons for avoiding physicians. But another 6 percent actually gave the grown-up equivalent of "the dog ate my homework," saying "something else" always prevents them from going.
The head-in-the-sand approach isn't much of a health-maintenance strategy. Sure, a number of miscellaneous ailments resolve themselves without medical attention. But denial can also leave you dead. A smarter move: Regularly assess your health with a few morning inspections that are easy and accurate. They aren't replacements for routine doctor visits—our legal department wants that made clear—but these DIY checkups can help you sort the trivial from the troubling.
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Meaning & Origins
From an Old French personal name, Rog(i)er, of Germanic (Frankish) origin, from hrōd 'fame' + gār, gēr 'spear'. This was adopted by the Normans and introduced by them to Britain, replacing the native Old English form Hrōðgār. Roger was one of the most popular boys' names throughout the medieval period, but less so after the Reformation, though it has continued in regular use to the present day. Roger, Count of Sicily (c.1031–1101), son of Tancred, recovered Sicily from the Arabs. His son, also called Roger, ruled Sicily as king, presiding over a court noted for its splendour and patronage of the arts.
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Nicknames & variations
Rogerio, Rogeria, Rogeri, Rogera, Rosario, Rodger, Rogere, Rogeiro, Rogery, Rogero
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Bitchie Pod: Dawn Richard & Nicki Minaj
Dawn Richard – Train Wreck
Here's a track from Dawn Richard titled "Train Wreck" that she wrote after Danity Kane parted ways. I don't care for the song however I have to ask "Why is everyone mad at Dawn"? No offense, but I wouldn't let four bishes that couldn't get it together mess up my money. Yes, everyone thought she went behind the group's back and signed a solo deal with Diddy, but who wouldn't have accepted an opportunity like that if it presented itself? Checks over chicks! Goodbye!
Drake Ft Nicki Minaj – Best I Ever Had (Remix)
Over-sexed Hip Hop artist Nicki Minaj puts a female touch on the remix of Drake's "Best I Ever Had". It ain't the best verse I've heard from her but it's decent. The Music Editor over at XXL just wrote a letter to Nicki titled "Darlin' Nicki" and I am officially co-signing.
I guess what I'm saying is; I need a new hip-hop chick. It's been a minute and truthfully, you're the baddest chick out—it's really no denying it. As I'm writing you this letter I'm bumping Beam Me Up Scotty and this shit is official tissue, sweetie. So now the ball is in your court shorty. You gonna take this game over or what? There is a void in this rap shit and right now you cruisin' in your lane, but can you mash the pedal? The ladies need someone that they can truly relate to and the men need someone they can lust over, can this be you?
I'm not sure if she'll pick up where Lil Kim left off (before she went Barbie) but Nicki definitely has something…
Props to Sickamore for putting me on
Drake ft. Nicki Minaj – Best I Ever Had


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No person shall cause or allow emissions of air contaminants to the outdoor atmosphere of such quantity, characteristic or duration which are injurious to human, plant or animal life or to property, or which unreasonably interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property. Notwithstanding the existence of specific air quality standards or emission limits, this prohibition applies, but is not limited to, any particulate, fume, gas, mist, odor, smoke, vapor, pollen, toxic or deleterious emission, either alone or in combination with others.
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Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Stags legends.
Grateful to be remembered.
The 2014 class of the Berkeley Athletics Hall of Fame was announced this month, the third such class honoring the long line of outstanding athletes comprising the schools storied history.
New this year is a the honoroing of one of Berkeleys many outstanding teams, the 1960 football squad.
There are teams that deserve to be honored, said BAHOF Committee Chairman Lane Woffard. Teams that were dominant during their time like the 1960 Stags ... that are deserving of their place in history.
The honoring of specific teams is a new wrinkle to the hall of fame, which enters its third year.
The Class of 2014 includes Kathy Brittle Jones, Jimmy Villeoponteaux, David Barnett, Don Brown Jr., Mal Lawyer, Clark Simpkins, Pete Myers, and the 1960 football team.
Wofford, the only holdover from the original Berkeley Hall of Fame committee, assumed the chairmanship of the committee from BHS Athletic Director Jeff Cruce over the winter and announced the formation of the new HOF committee slated to serve a two-year term.
New committee members are Dave Copeland, current Hall of Famers Ben Fleming Sr. and Butch Watson, Amy Jones, Craig Mims and Bill McCall Sr.
Cruce said one of his goals when he arrived at Berkeley three years ago was to start a Hall of Fame.
Having done that, Cruce felt it was time to put the committee and the Hall of Fame where it belonged, into the hands of Berkeley sports fans.
The Berkeley Athletics Hall of Fame will be around long after Im gone, Cruce said. One of my goals here was to get this off the ground. Weve done that. Now the Hall of Fame should go to the community, the alumni, and fans of Stags athletics.
Wofford announced that the Third Annual Berkeley Athletics Hall of Fame golf tournament has been tabbed for April 24 at the Berkeley Country Club.
With the Hall of Fame awarding its first annual scholarship this spring, the golf tournaments importance as our primary fundraiser increases. The tournament is the first chance to meet this years Hall of Fame inductees and get together for a good cause.
To enter a team in the shotgun start tournament, contact the Berkeley High School office at 899-8800.
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An interface unit for measuring instruments, such as audiometers, which are controlled by a computer, the interface unit being as cost-efficient as possible and setting minimum requirements for the computer hardware and software. This is achieved in that the lines (17 to 19) of the interface unit that are connected to the computer contain d-c isolating couplers (17.1 to 19.1) and are respectively connected with individual decoders (13 to 15) which, in turn, are connected to memories (7 to 9). Control lines lead from these memories to the measuring modules (1 to 3) of a measuring instrument. Such a measuring instrument is usable, in particular, as an audiometer or for establishing the optimum adjustment of a hearing aid to compensate certain hearing impairments.
1. A computer interface unit for an audiometer having a plurality of controllable audiometer modules, said interface unit permitting control of said audiometer modules by means of a computer and comprising:
(a) a plurality of first control lines, including both input and output lines, there being a plurality of input lines and at least one output line, the first lines being connectable to a computer and each first line having a d-c isolating coupler therein;
(b) a plurality of decoders connected to said first lines;
(c) a plurality of memories, each connected to one of said decoders;
(d) a plurality of second control lines connecting said memories with said audiometer modules, whereby said audiometer modules may be controlled by said computer;
(e) a NAND gate connected through inverters to individual ones of said input lines and without inverters to other individual ones of said input lines, said NAND gate having an output line connected via an integrator and at least one Schmitt trigger circuit to an associated one of said memories; and
(f) an OR gate having an input connected to the line between said Schmitt triggers and an output connected to said one output line for providing a reply signal to said computer.
2. The interface unit defined in claim 1, further comprising a mono-stable multi-vibrator having an input connected to said line between said Schmitt triggers for producing an output control signal for interference blanking during a prescribed period.
3. The interface unit defined in claim 2, wherein said prescribed period is in the range of 20 MS to 0.2 seconds.
4. A computer interface unit for an audiometer having a plurality of controllable audiometer modules, said interface unit permitting control of said audiometer modules by means of a computer and comprising:
(a) a plurality of first control lines including both input and output lines, connectable to a computer, each first line having a d-c isolating coupler therein;
(b) a plurality of decoders connected to said first lines;
(c) a plurality of memories, each connected to one of said decoders;
(d) a plurality of second control lines connecting said memories with said audiometer modules, whereby said audiometer modules may be controlled by said computer;
(e) an OR gate, having plural inputs and a single output;
(f) a plurality of reply lines interconnecting said decoders with the respective inputs of said OR gate, the output of said OR gate being connected to said output line which has a d-c isolating coupler therein;
(g) a second memory for storing a bit pattern, said memory having a plurality of outputs for presenting signals representing said bit pattern; and
(h) a plurality of AND gates, each having inputs connected to one of said memory outputs and to one of said reply lines connected to a decoder, said AND gates each having an output connected to said OR gate.
5. A computer interface unit for an audiometer having a plurality of controllable audiometer modules, said interface unit permitting control of said audiometer modules by means of a computer and comprising:
(a) a plurality of first control lines, connectable to a computer, each first line having a d-c isolating coupler therein;
(b) a plurality of decoders connected to said first lines;
(c) a plurality of memories, each connected to one of said decoders; and
(d) a plurality of second control lines connecting said memories with said audiometer modules, whereby said audiometer modules may be controlled by said computer, wherein each data word is stored, following an address word and after a preselectable waiting time without a clock signal transmitted from said computer, in a data memory assigned to the respective address of such address word, the waiting time being provided by an integrator connected to receive the output signal of the address decoder, a part of the data words maximally possible through the number of control lines being reserved for addresses; wherein the address decoder is constructed so that it automatically generates a control signal for interference voltage blanking during the command execution, the duration of which is selectable, as well as a reply signal which can switch on a display; and wherein the command memory belonging to an address is prepared for the acceptance of new data and can cause a program branch in said computer.
6. The interface unit defined in claim 5, wherein the direction of signal transmission in a selectable portion of the control lines is reversable either by a computer command or, automatically, after time-out of a time delay element initiated by the respective address decoder, for a selectable period of time.
7. The interface unit defined in claim 6, wherein said computer controls said audiometer via eight signal lines.
8. The interface unit defined in claim 5, wherein the reply signals of several address decoders are supplied to said computer via at least one additional reply line by means of an OR circuit.
9. The interface unit defined in claim 10, wherein only one reply line is used.
10. The interface unit defined in claim 8, further comprising an address decoder for polling of bit patterns, there being one address decoder for each bit, the reply signal of which is influenced by the state of the associated bit.
11. The interface unit defined in claim 10, wherein only those bits of the bit pattern which are set bring about a reply signal of the associated address decoders.
12. The interface unit defined in claim 5, wherein after the disconnection of their address the reply signals for the identification of modules with the same address are transmitted with different delays.
13. The interface unit defined in claim 5, wherein a reply signal is transmitted only after it has been determined additionally by automatic measuring of the output signals of the modules that the entire audiometer operates satisfactorily, so that in case of error the computer can automatically switch to spare modules.
14. The interface unit defined in claim 5, wherein a first address and a first data word define a sub-address under which a second data word is stored at a second address.
15. The interface unit defined in claim 5, wherein to achieve high immunity to interference all control and reply lines are d-c isolated from said computer so that said audiometer modules may be operated with control voltages which differ considerably from those of said computer.
16. The interface unit defined in claim 15, wherein said d-c isolating couplers are optocouplers which permit differential voltages higher than 4 kV.
17. The interface unit defined in claim 5, wherein to achieve high immunity to interference all commands are first stored temporarily and then stored permanently only after coincidence, when the address and the data word are repeated.
18. The interface unit defined in claim 5, wherein an address and a data word are each selected with a separate multi-pole switch and are switched alternately to the bus with a multi-pole reversing switch, and wherein the particular state of the command memory is displayed to the user.
19. The interface unit defined in claim 5, further comprising (1) hardwired means for permanently providing each address of the address word and a multi-pole switch for selecting a data word; (2) a multi-pole electronic step switch controlled from the off state via the respective command and the address again to the respective command and back to the off state, and (3) means for preventing errors due to simultaneous actuation of several such switches.
The invention relates to a computer interface unit for a measuring instrument such as an audiometer. Such instruments are known for instance from the British Pat. No. 1,599,367.
If such a measuring instrument is to be automatically controlled by a computer, all control processes, as for example the selection of volume or frequency response, must be electronically remote-controllable. In addition, provision must be made that the control lines, required in large number, can be operated successively by a few computer control lines, and that the selected functions remain set until changed. As is known, tasks such as these are performed by computer interfaces.
Known interfaces, are too complicated to be usable with each measuring module of instruments that are used in practice. In addition, known interfaces require signal sequences which extremely simple computers, such as are used in audiometry or hearing aids, cannot supply without additional hardware.
To construct a low-cost instrument for manual operation which can be easily adapted for automatic control by a computer, the modules to be operated--e.g., the sound generator, the volume control, etc., of an audiometer--must be controllable by simple manual switches. Such an arrangement is advantageous also in computer-controlled measuring instruments because, in case of error, the manual override of the computer by the manual switches makes it possible to determine which errors had previously been caused by the computer alone. Conventional interfaces are not fully suitable for this task, as their operation is too complicated.
Audiometers employed in the medical sector are continually subject to increased requirements for electrical safety. However, it is often required to connect the instruments to outside computer components, e.g., to central computers of a company which meets lower safety requirements. For this reason a d-c isolation must be provided for the higher stipulated differential voltage between the computer and the components to be controlled or between the computer and the outside computer components. The first solution is more favorable because it eliminates the disturbance of the sometimes extremely weak useful signals of the audiometer by the d-c coupling with the control signals of the computer.
Inexpensive coupling elements, such as optocouplers, for differential voltages over 4 kV, result in time differences of the control signals during parallel transmission as required for rapid control processes. Here the conventional interfaces require additional expenditure for reliable operation, e.g., in the form of delay compensating circuits.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an inexpensive interface unit for connecting a controlling computer to an audiometer that has a plurality of controllable circuit modules.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide such an interface unit which places extremely modest requirements on the computer hardware and software.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide such an interface unit which permits d-c isolation between the computer and the audiometer by means of a minimum number of extremely voltage-stable coupling elements.
These objects, as well as further objects which will become apparent from the discussion that follows, are achieved, according to the present invention, by providing an interface unit having a plurality of first control lines connectable to the computer, each having a d-c isolating coupler therein; a plurality of decoders, connected to these first lines; a plurality of memories, each connected to one of the decoders; and a plurality of second control lines connecting the memories with the audiometer modules.
The invention makes it possible to implement the following features:
1. Individual modules of the measuring device are combinable at will and their control is extremely interference-proof.
2. The control process does not disturb the signals for the hearing test, whose voltage may be in the μV range.
3. The modules can signal their presence to the computer, on demand, by reply signals, and can convey measurement results, independently of the control lines for program branching.
4. The interface unit is to be constructed so that the modules can be operated also without the interface via several switches, or with the interface but manually without the computer.
5. To suppress switching interference such as noises, the hardware automatically generates a blanking signal.
An interface unit according to the invention achieves these objects (1) if at least two signal lines are used for the actuation of the audiometer (preferably eight lines are used for signalling the audiometer from the computer, and preferably one signal line is used for the reply to the computer for the audiometer), (2) if the address words of the individual modules and the data words are transmitted alternately one after the other, and (3) if each data word following an address word is stored, after a preselectable waiting time without a clock signal transmitted by the computer, in a data memory assigned to this address. Due to the fact that the actuating signals and the reply signals are conducted over separate lines, relatively expensive switching components in every module are eliminated. The interleaving of address words and data words reduces the costs for the d-c isolation and for the connection of each module with the computer by manual wiring or by means of a mother board.
In order to eliminate the effects of interference pulses on the data bus (which interference pulses might result in a wrong address) the invention provides that the waiting time between the disconnection of the address word and the acceptance of the following data word is brought about by integration of the output signal of the respective address decoder.
To fulfill the above-mentioned requirements, furthermore, a part of the data words--the maximum permitted by the number of control lines--is reserved for addresses, and the address decoder is constructed so that it automatically generates a control signal of selectable duration which, during the execution of commands, can blank out interference voltages caused by the switching of the desired signal paths. As an example, the earphone output can be briefly turned off with a "soft"-switching optocoupler.
In addition, a reply signal is also generated, which for example can turn on a luminous display to indicate that the command memory belonging to an address has been readied for the acceptance of new data, or which informs the computer whether a program transfer, that would require the function just then addressed, is possible.
To minimize the number of lines, the signal flow of a selectable portion of the control lines can be reversed. The reversal can be brought about by a computer command or automatically after the time out of a delay element started by the respective address decoder, for a selectable period. This permits a rapid parallel transmission of test data, for example of the reaction or response time to a stimulus of a test subject, from the audiometer to the computer for evaluation.
Microcomputers efficient enough for an audiometer generally have a data output with eight lines, which can also be switched over and used as an input, and often they have an additional data input with at least one line. In order that the audiometer can be controlled by different computers, preferably eight control lines are provided, and the reply signals of all address decoders are transmitted via a single reply line by means of OR circuits.
The reply signals for the identification of modules having the same address, as for example a tone generator and a locked-in filter, can be transmitted with different delays, after their address has been turned off, so that also in this case the presence of all modules required for a program branch can be tested by counting the replies.
For polling test data present in the audiometer in the form of a bit pattern, a separate address decoder is provided, for each bit, whose reply signal is influenced by the state of the associated bit. This means for example that a reply signal is given only when the associated bit is set. By serial selection of these address decoders the computer can poll the bit pattern.
If one module requires more than two address decoders, it has been found desirable if a first address word and a first data word define a sub-address under which, with the aid of a second address, a second data word is stored. In this case, the total number of components for command storage is smaller than for one address decoder per command memory. It is, of course, possible to combine several modules in this manner.
To achieve high immunity to interference, all control and reply lines can be d-c isolated from the computer for instance by means of optocouplers for differential voltages higher than 4 kV. The measuring instrument modules can then be operated with freely selectable control voltages, which may differ considerably from those of the computer. They can be operated for example with voltages between Ulow =-7.5 V and Uhigh =+7.5 V, in order to switch a-c voltages without bias and without level shifting using standard CMOS components.
For high immunity to interference, all commands may first be stored temporarily and then stored permanently only in case of coincidence when the address and data word are repeated. As a result of this, an interference pulse which simulates a wrong address will not lead to an adjustment of the audiometer that might harm the test subject, e.g., an adjustment establishing an excessive volume.
For the construction of a simple, manually-operated audiometer, an address and a data word can each be selected with a separate multi-pole switch. With a multi-pole reversing switch it is then possible first to switch to the bus the first address, then the respective data word; thereafter, after changing the address switch, the second address, and after changing the data word switch, the second data word. The particular state of the command memory can be indicated for control, e.g., by light-emitting diodes or liquid crystal displays.
If a separate command selector switch for each address is provided, the particular address can be hardwired, switching with a multi-pole step switch or key with at least three positions from the off state via the address to the respective command. Provision must be made that, before the off state is reached again, the address is not repeated without a command. This results in the advantage that the user can operate such an audiometer in same manner as he is accustomed to from the earlier manually-operated instruments.
By applying the present invention, it would be possible, for example, to improve the computer-controlled audiometer according to the U.S. Pat. No. 3,808,354, the audiometric computer according to the U.S. Pat. No. 3,970,785, and the audiometer according to the Canadian Pat. No. 950,106 by equipping all modules, as e.g. oscillator or noise generator, with address decoders and command memories for e.g. nine signal lines. In this way even the simplest personal computers can be utilized without alteration. Signals for interference voltage blanking are available in the interface without additional equipment for circulating.
It is true of all computer-controlled audiometers that, through the use of isolating elements, such as optocouplers, in the above-described manner between the computer and the instrument the stricter safety rules can be fulfilled at lower cost than by shielding and insulating the various parts. In particular, it is not necessary to insulate the parts used by the test subject, as e.g., the headsets, or to provide special power isolating transformers for the computer and its periphery and an additional protective disconnect point in the connection to external data processing systems.
Further it is possible in a simple manner to connect a manual control console instead of a computer, in case the user wishes to save the expense of a computer, and to carry out hearing tests in the familiar manner used with mechanically operated audiometers.
Audiometers with many earphones for the simultaneous testing of several persons, for example according to the U.S. Pat. No. 3,808,354 or the British Pat. No. 1,599,367, could be improved by the invention since the computer may automatically recognize the number of connected modules associated with a test subject, or the presence of modules for special tests, and carry out the respective program branches.
In many audiometers, and in particular in fully automated ones, as disclosed, for example in the Canadian Pat. No. 950,106, the control of the output signals according to the invention and the reporting of errors/faults to the computer achieve the advantage that the test subject is asked automatically to use a different headset.
For a full understanding of the present invention, reference should now be made to the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the invention and to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an interface, according to the invention, which connects a computer to an electronically controllable audiometer.
FIG. 2 is a basic block diagram of the decoders connected at the input of the interface according to FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an arrangement for the transmission of test results from the audiometer to the computer.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a simplified construction of the decoder-memory combination.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a safety device which can be employed in the transmission of data for the control of the modules against faulty control.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a circuit including a multi-pole switch for manual operation of the measuring instruments without a computer.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a particular design of the multi-pole switch according to FIG. 6.
In FIG. 1, the reference numeral 1 denotes a tone generator which is connected via a level selector 2 and a selector switch 3 for the actuation of one of the several acoustic transducers 4 to 6. To transmit the test sound to a person to be tested there are available an earphone 4 to be applied to the ear, a vibrator 5 which transmits acoustic vibrations to the skin, and a loudspeaker 6. The particular function of the modules 1 to 3 of the audiometer is determined by means of the data memories 7 to 9. The current value of adjustment is then visible on the alphanumeric display panels 10 to 12.
To set the audiometer, signals are transmitted by a computer (not shown) via lines 17 and 18, the signals passing from address decoders 13 to 15 into the memories 7 to 9, respectively. To avoid interference it is assumed that the associated address is disconnected after a minimum hold time, which is longer than the expected duration of the interference.
During the time that an address associated with the respective decoder 13 to 15 to be addressed is present, a reply signal coming from one of these decoders 13 to 15 is transmitted to the computer via an OR gate 16 and an optocoupler 19.1.
Optocouplers 17.1 and 18.1 are provided in the control lines 17 and 18, respectively, in order to obtain a d-c isolation of the computer from the audiometer. Here line 17 as well as the continuation line 7.1 for data transmission may be laid out sevenfold. Also the line 1.1 between the memory 7 and the tone generator 1, the line 2.1 between the memory 8 and the level selector 2, as well as the line 3.1 between the memory 9 and the selector switch 3 may, in adaptation to the requirements of the control modules 1 to 3, be laid out sevenfold. With the sevenfold layout corresponding to line 17, the number of decoders 13 to 15 and of data memories 7 to 9 can be increased to 128.
In FIG. 2, the reference numerals 20 and 21 denote blocks which invert the signals coming from the computer. These signals, as well as those of lines 7.3, then go to a NAND gate 22, where they are evaluated. To eliminate the effect of interference pulses, the output signal of this gate then goes to an integrator 23 and via Schmitt trigger inverters 24 and 25 to an output line 25.2. A line 25.1 branches off from the output of inverter 24 and leads to a monostable multi-vibrator 26 which, for a certain period in the order of 20 msec to 0.2 sec, furnishes a control signal on line 26.1 for interference blanking. This signal on line 26.1 controls a switch which disconnects the output signal of the level selector 2. Line 25.2 is connected to the respective memory 7 to 9. Line 25.3, branching off between the inverters 24 and 25, carries the reply signal to the OR gate 16.
FIG. 3 shows a bit pattern memory 30 for test values which are determined by the audiometer itself. Such a signal pickup may represent, e.g., the time period between the beginning of a stimulus and the associated depression of a response key by the test subject. An AND gate 31 is connected to the memory 30 via a line 30.1. A second input of this AND gate is supplied the reply signal of decoder 33 via line 33.1. Thus a reply signal is supplied to the OR gate 16 via line 31.1 only when a) the address associated with decoder 33 is present and b) the memory output line 30.1 carries a "1" bit of the bit pattern memory 30. If this is not the case, the computer receives no reply signal when it transmits the address of decoder 33.
Similarly, the reply signal of decoder 34 is forwarded to the OR gate 16 only when another output line 30.2 of the memory 30 is high.
As indicated by dashed lines 35 in FIG. 3, additional memory locations of the memory 30, receiving the bit pattern to be transmitted to the computer, can influence the forwarding of the reply signals from additional decoders (omitted in the drawing), with the aid of additional AND gates (not shown), to the OR gate 16 via one of the lines 36. By serial selection of all address decoders which are associated with the memory 30, the computer can poll the bit pattern. Line 37 leads to the computer via the optocoupler 19.1.
FIG. 4 illustrates an arrangement where a first address and a first data word define a sub-address, where a second data word is stored by means of a second address. This takes place when a store command is transmitted by signals from the computer, via the lines 7.2 and 13.2, a decoder 40 and a line 40.1, to a memory 41. This memory 41 controls the transmission of store commands of a decoder 44 which are passed to command memories 45 and 46 via lines 41.1 and 41.2 as well as by AND gates 42 and 43. The dashed lines 41.3 indicate the possible expansion by additional further AND gates and memories. The forwarding of the stored control signals to modules such as the tone generator 1 or level selector 2, etc., occurs via lines 47 and 48.
The arrangement according to FIG. 5, achieves a high immunity to interference in that all commands intended for the memory 56 are first temporarily stored in the memory 52 and then stored permanently only after coincidence with a repeat of the address and data word. To this end, decoders 50 and 51 are connected with and receive signals from the computer via lines 7.2 and 13.2. From decoder 50 a store command passes to a memory 52 and from there to a comparator 53. The respective valid data word transmitted on the seven lines 7.1 is also supplied to the comparator 53.
The comparator 53 and the decoder 51 are connected to an AND gate 55 via lines 53.1 and 51.1, respectively. Thus the memory 56 receives a store command only when (a) the comparator 53 signals coincidence of the stored data word with the one just then present on the bus and (b) decoder 51 generates a store command. Control signals can be sent to the modules via a line 57.
FIG. 6 shows a multi-pole reversing switch 62 which can switch bit patterns onto the lines 17 to 18 of FIG. 1 in place of a computer. Either an address word or a data word can be selected by the eight-pole switch 60 (two hexadecimal switches) or the seven-pole switch 61, respectively. These words can be sent alternately through the switch 62 to the data and address bus consisting of the lines 17 and 18. A given command is terminated always by a data word and not by an address word. The line 18 is supplied only by the address selector 60.
In FIG. 7 are illustrated a permanently wired address coder 70, a data word switch 71, and a multi-pole reversing switch 75. A separate one of each of these devices is provided for each audiometer module to be controlled, so as to be able to operate with manual control instead of computer control. The switch arm 75, which, as indicated by an arrow 76, is biased into the off position by a spring, operates in such a way that it is possible to switch from the off state via the command present at the switching points 73 and via the address present at the switching points 72 again to the command also present at the switching points 74 and back to the off state, a command operation being terminated always with a command and not with an address. A mechanical, electrical or electronic interlock prevents errors from being caused by simultaneous operation of several such switches. The switching arm 75 is connected with lines 17, 18 of FIG. 1, line 18 being connected only to the address coder 70.
There has thus been shown and described a novel computer interface for an audiometer which fulfills all the objects and advantages sought therefor. Many changes, modifications, variations and other uses and applications of the subject invention will, however, become apparent to those skilled in the art after considering this specification and the accompanying drawings which disclose the preferred embodiments thereof. All such changes, modifications, variations and other uses and applications which do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention are deemed to be covered by the invention which is limited only the claims which follow:
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Substitute Teacher Who Keeps Mispronouncing Names
I found this video on YouTube where a substitute teacher keeps reading the students' names (and the principal's as well) wrong (and most of those names should be familiar and obvious ones!).
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I had a teacher in fifth grade who was not from our country (United States), and she constantly mispronounced names. No one gave her any trouble about it since she didn't know any better. I think that this kind of thing is understandable and forgivable as long as it is not done on purpose.


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That's it.
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Since acquiring Mr. Carcillo's services in the 2008-2009 season, and as of today, he's racked up 12 goals, 10 assists, a 0 +/- on the ice and 294 PIMs for the Philadelphia Flyers.
This season he's only gotten four starts and spent the other 5 on the scratch list.
I've searched all over for confirmation, interviews from Peter Laviolette, ANYTHING that could give me more information about this potential move but cannot find it.
As you plainly noticed....I love Dan Carcillo. I think he's a goddamn animal on the ice who demands the opposing talent to keep their head on a swivel and a third eye open for him.
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Flyers 4th liner Andreas Nodl's been given the starts over Carcillo this season while Danny Boy sips Budweiser from a press box. Nodl's looked solid and ready to be a contending NHLer, I admit. If this team is better off and capable of finishing with a better record without Carcillo, and Nodl starting, then so be it.
Overall, I root for the crest on the sweater. Not the nameplate on the back.
Nevertheless, I have enjoyed watching - and being entertained by - Carcillo since I attended his first home game as a Flyer, and sat only a row behind the penalty box which he so quickly occupied.
Carcillo could make a drunken sailor perform the signs of The Cross on his person with the stream of obscenities that come lashing out of his mouth. I heard every word and I just kept looking over at the other box yelling, "OOOOOH SHIT!"
I was asked to quiet down, of course.
But once Dan calmed down and took his seat to serve his time....out of nowhere, like some friggin puck bunny I scream, "PHILLY LOVES YA, DANNAAAAY!!!"
He turns, spits water, smiles with that vacant gap in the middle of his mouth and replies, "I love you guys, too!" So what do I do? I nudge the poor bastard next to me...
"Did ya hear that?", I ask as he gives me a gaze, begging me to just shut the hell up.
And ever since then I've been a #13 fan through and through.
This news upsets me, but I understand it. I understand that every time Carcillo's skates hit the ice Flyers fans are waiting another minor penalty and the PK to stroll out to our zone. I understand why people love to hate him.
I guess Dan's like that cool, older step-brother who keeps getting in trouble with the law. You wouldn't trust him in your house, alone, full of expensive electronics. But you wouldn't hesitate a second to go grab a beer with him if he asked....hoping some drunk unfortunate soul made a wise crack about his mother and he wound up throwing the son of a bitch through the mirror behind the bar.
It's been fun, Carbomb. It sucks that you have all these butthurt Flyers fans still blaming you for that Upshall trade 2.5 seasons ago. It sucks that there isn't enough time that this Philadelphia program can invest trying to progress your roots as a player.
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On Sept. 19, as members of the House of Representatives were debating how much funding to cut from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps), I had the good fortune to be in a place of positive energy, care, concern, and compassion for our hungry and vulnerable neighbors. In Omaha, Neb., about 300 concerned citizens gathered at Aksarben Cinema for a special free screening of A Place at the Table, a powerful new documentary related to hunger, health, and poverty.
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Some may say Silva has seen his best days, but he was one to disagree when he went out and knocked out Cung Le at UFC 139 and had an exciting, hard fought bout against Rich Franklin at UFC 147 back in June of 2012. If you were to say this fight has fireworks all over it, you'd be making an understatement.
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Back in 2008 he knocked out UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt in just 18 seconds to show the world that he can stand and bang with the biggest and best strikers in the world. Its safe to say any die hard fan would be looking forward to these events coming to fruition, but the ball is now in the UFC's court to make such a dream match up become a reality.
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Make it happen. This would be an extremely entertaining fight.
This would be an extremely short fight with Manhoef demolishing Wanderlei within a minute.
You could very well be right. But Cung Le gave him a good beating, and he and weathered the storm and got the KO. Silva definitely isn't who he used to be, but he still has some fight in him. And even if you're right Thom, that minute would still be entertaining.
Silva was clearly juiced up in that fight. Look at the low body fat he had, compared to his previous fights.
In the UFC, and at the same weight class.
Yes wanderlei was the baddest man aon planet at one time and it would be an honor to fight him even outside his prime
I have to go on record saying Dana's really always been a douche and everybody needs to stand up to him now before its too late we should all no longer buy ppv until Dana can go without bashing any of past present and future fighters who built the UFC and stop taking credit for the UFC sucess. Please this is for the fighters it's time someone stands up too him. Also time for someone to stand up for fighters in UFC and start a union to protect the fighters
I've seen this a few times now. Just gonna let you know, with out the Fertita's and Dana. There would be no UFC for fighter to make money. The business would have crumbled back in the early 90s. The fighters don't need you to stand up to big scary Dana White. So just stop it already.
Yeah im going to protect multi millionaires like couture lmao. If there are no PPV buys how would that help the fighters? If the UFC is so bad then why does everyone stay there, even guys like Tito? Stop complaining you dont know what youre talking about
Manhoef would be a great addition to the UFC roster. He has brutal stand-up, but unfortunately does lack a bit in the groundgame.
i want to get pounded up the azz Wandy style with no vaseline
LOL… I see I have a fan! This is what retards do when everything else fails.
ASDF give it a break with the juice . The guy was 185 and trains constantly like the rest of these guys. He fought great that night and like it or not is a legend in the sport. Give up some props and let the juice talk go…………………..you sound dumb
Why do fighters call out other fighters when there way past there prime?pathetic
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I have no problem with him livin the dream, God Bless him... I didn't bring the subject up I only responded to it because it does trouble me the amount of recognition he gets does not come even close to his talent level...
If you look on the opening page of this website under the "Most viewed" it's Buddy Rich, Neil Peart, Louie Bellson and.... "TRAVIS BARKER" ...
Thats like in a statement about NFL QB's you mentioned Joe Montanna, Dan Marino, Bart Star, Jonny Unitus, John Elway and " TRENT DILFER"....
I use Trent Dilfer because he has a Super Ring, gets Paid for his passion and livin his dream like you say, but still is mentioned in the same sentence with that group of players as Travis Barker....with the "truly "Greatest" drummers of all time. Doesn't quite fit.
My oppinion mostly comes from the live drum solo he has on the website...the one were 75 % of the time he is actually playing a basic drum beat...the same beat i teach all my beginner students starting at 7 years of age. And some of my students don't lose time like he does playin that simplistic solo...embarresing !!!
The sad part is he actually stops to listen to people clapping & screaming about 4 times & starts the basic drum beat again...it's very sad....and embarressing and displays exactly how medioca & unimaginative & unimpressive Travis Barker is to answer your other statement and mine....
I hope the next drummer listed on the most viewed sites on Drummerworld is one of the 12 or 13 yr olds on here that are rediculas in Talent & playing from the heart like the 8yr old on the trash cans with sisters 4-8 yrs old dancin for him...they're smokin individuals...
those are the people I would hope the majority would look up to, I think in the entertainment world you have to recognize true talent & not think someone has it only because they are livin the dream...and getting paid for it....
In my world I was brought up that you earn respect, and don't expect it unless you can back it up with truth, confidence and talent no matter what your cause or way of life is
Peace!! and have a "Great" day...Lee
you toatally got me wrong
i dont like travis barker probably as much as you do
and so what if theyre are "eleventeen yearolds" who beleve he is the greatest drummer out there. sure its wrong, but im saying we should just forgert about it and stop bashing.
i cant stnad the way travis barker plays. and yeah it is discusting on how much fame he gets for it, but what can we do? hes doing well, and hes happy.
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Forecast to deliver (F2D) A common challenge in emerging markets is establishing the right level of inventory that balances the supply chain risk. There is a tendency for oil and gas companies to base inventory levels on the possibility of a 'force majeure', which has the potential to stop production from upstream operations and major capital projects. Often the decision fails to take into account that others along the supply chain have made similar assumptions, which leads to a compound effect. In some cases we have seen a 50 percent excess in inventory over what we would consider sufficient levels.
Order to cash (O2C) Entering a new territory also raises questions in relation to how companies engage with their customers. It is essential that the business understands the relative credit risk of its customer base and that the order to cash cycle is optimised to reflect that understanding.
Opportunities go beyond the three core operating cycles. Businesses should be considering all other aspects of the operations that ties up cash:
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The most recent short interest data has been released by the NASDAQ for the 08/15/2014 settlement date, which shows a 1,373,626 share increase in total short interest for Nielsen N.V. (NYSE: NLSN), to 8,540,572, an increase of 19.17% since 07/31/2014. Total short interest is just one way to look at short data; another metric that we here at Dividend Channel find particularly useful is the "days to cover" metric because it considers both the total shares short and the average daily volume of shares traded. The number of shares short is then compared to the average daily volume, in order to calculate the total number of trading days (at the average volume) it would take to close out all of the open short positions if every share traded represented a short position being closed. Average daily volume for NLSN at the 08/15/2014 settlement decreased to 1,379,901, as compared to 1,718,341 at the 07/31/2014 report. That brought "days to cover" up to 6.19, a 48.39% increase from the 4.17 days to cover calculated at the previous short interest data release.
The below chart shows the historical "days to cover" for NLSN at previous short interest release dates:
An increased "days to cover" value could indicate that short sellers are using the stock to hedge a long bet elsewhere, or could also mean that short sellers believe the stock will decline in price. When short sellers eventually cover their positions, by definition there must be buying activity because a share that is currently sold short must be purchased to be covered. So investors tend to keep an eye on that "days to cover" metric, because a high value could predict a sharper price increase should the company put out some unexpectedly good news — short sellers might then rush to cover their positions, and if the "days to cover" number is high, it would then be more difficult to close those positions without sending the stock higher (until the higher price produces enough sellers to generate the necessary volume the short sellers need to close their positions).
The chart below shows the one year performance of NLSN shares, versus its 200 day moving average. Looking at this chart, NLSN's low point in its 52 week range is $33.67 per share, with $49.61 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $46.82.
According to the ETF Finder at ETFChannel.com, NLSN makes up 2.80% of the Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO) which is relatively unchanged on the day Wednesday.
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In afternoon trading Wednesday, NLSN was down about 0.1% on the day.


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A former Oklahoma man has been arrested in Corpus Christi for failing to register as a sex offender when he moved to Texas, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Paul Burton Jones, 56, was taken into custody Wednesday by U.S. Marshals in Corpus Christi.
Jones, who was convicted in 1996 on two counts of interstate transport of child pornography, last registered in Oklahoma in 2004, according to the release.
Failing to register as a sex offender is a federal felony offense punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $250,000 fine.
U.S. Marshals located Jones in Corpus Christi after authorities discovered he was no longer living at his last registered address in Oklahoma. Jones will remain in federal custody pending a Monday hearing in federal court on the government's motion to detain him without bond, according to the release.
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Clintonville In a first half of runs, the Willsboro Warriors made the key push toward the end of the second quarter to score a 29-20 halftime lead en route to a 47-33 win in the Section VII/Class D semifinals Feb. 29.
The Warriors used an 11-2 run to end the opening half, after starting the game on a 14-2 run. The Lions had rebounded to tie the game at 16-16 and 18-18 before the Warriors push.
"There was a timeout called just before the run and I told them that we needed to get back to basics," Warrior head coach Jim Spring said. "We needed to play good defense."
"It was better to get that early lead, because we felt comfortable and were able to respond when they tied the game," Clayton Cross, who continued his strong sectional performance with a 20 points effort, said. "We started on a run, and we knew when they tied it up that we needed to end the half on a big run."
"We were knocking down shots to get a big lead to start, but they were able to answer that run," Clay Sherman, who scored 10 points to go with five rebounds, five assists and three steals, said. "We had to lock in on defense and we were able to make another run."
Brandon Porter added eight points and four rebounds, while Nick Arnold scored four points to go with seven rebounds, Dakota Sayward added three points and six rebounds, Brandon Bertrand scored two points to go with four rebounds in limited action due to a knee injury, and Cody Sayward added five rebounds.
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Clyde Hatcher 84 of Glasgow died Monday, June 30, 2014 at T. J. Samson Community Hospital. Clyde was born in Barren County, the son of the late Frank and Annie Jones Hatcher. He was a farmer and construction worker, a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and was an honorary firefighter with the Haywood Volunteer Fire Dept.
He is survived by his wife Helen Graham Hatcher; 1 son Mike Hatcher and wife Teresa; 1 daughter Marilyn Thomas and husband David; 2 grandchildren Micah and Alec Hatcher; a sister Dorothy Thum and husband Dutch and 2 brothers-in-law Frank Harlow and Walter Jewell Graham all of Glasgow. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Katherine Harlow.
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Local golf: Naples' Logan ties for third in Florida State Senior Amateur
Naples' Howard Logan shot a final-round 74 and tied for third in the 52nd Florida State Senior Amateur on Thursday at Quail Ridge Country Club in Boynton Beach.
Doug LaCrosse of Tampa, Rick Woulfe of Fort Lauderdale, Gordon Marshall of Sarasota, and Logan all were tied with three holes left.
Marshall bogeyed No. 16, LaCrosse bogeyed No. 17, and Logan double bogeyed the hole. That gave Woulfe a one-shot lead going into the last hole. But Woulfe's tee shot went into the trees, and he had to punch out. LaCrosse and Marshall missed the green, and Woulfe and Marshall missed their par putts. LaCrosse, 60, made his up-and-down to move into a playoff with Woulfe.
LaCrosse birdied the first playoff hole to beat the seven-time Senior Player of the Year.
Owen Joyner of Naples tied for 16th at 222. Naples' Jim Rollefson and Fort Myers' Tom Case (226), Lee Booker of Naples (228), Gregg Shires of Fort Myers (229), and Ray Underwood of Naples (233) also made the cut.
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by Floyd Nez
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Floyd Nez (Sicangu Lakota/Diné), an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, has been experimenting with art since childhood. In the beginning Floyd watched relatives or community members creating beadwork and jewelry. In later years he began taking classes and attending workshops to learn the technical skills needed to begin a serious venture into the world of fine contemporary art. Floyd attended Sinte Gleska University in Mission, South Dakota, from 1997 to 2002 majoring in fine arts. He took a position as an art instructor at the Great Plains Art Institute at Sinte Gleska University from 2002 to 2009 and taught various forms of fine art. To supplement his career in the arts, Floyd worked as an archeological field assistant for the Sicangu Heritage Center, Mission, South Dakota, mapping early reservation sites, gathering plant information, and interviewing elders. Currently, Floyd teaches drawing at Oglala Lakota College in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Floyd prefers making his own frames and stretching his canvas rather than being inhibited by pre-fabricated supplies. His primary media are oil, acrylic, and the various materials he can obtain on the reservation. Today, Floyds work consists mostly of landscapes that visually transport the audience to the Northern Plains. As a departure from landscapes, however, Floyd has been contemplating returning to more linear forms in his art.
In 2007 Floyd entered the annual Red Cloud Art Show, Pine Ridge, South Dakota, and won an award for a batik painting. In 2009 he was the promotional artist for the event. In 2007 he won two awards for an oil painting and a monoprint at the Northern Plains Indian Art Market, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Most recently, Floyds work was selected to be part of a traveling group show entitled Making New Traditions which was organized by The Heritage Center, Pine Ridge, South Dakota.
During the exhibit, prices of artwork for sale can be obtained by contacting The Journey Museum Store at (605) 394-2201. After the exhibit closes, please contact Floyd Nez by mail at PO Box 836, Mission, South Dakota 57555; by phone at (605) 407-1493; or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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I'm sort of enamored with the concept of courage. I love reading the Old Testament with all its acts of valor. Just reading the term "valiant men" anywhere in scripture makes me want to grab a sword and shield or slingshot and go find an uncircumcised Philistine.
Of course there are different characteristics of courage now than in O.T. days, but you get the point.
God is big on courage as well. He's constantly telling us to be courageous, and do not fear (variations of that phrase are mentioned roughly 100 times in the Bible). Yet, I heard one of the greatest explanations of courage from an interview with Maya Angelou and Dave Chappelle. Yeah, those two make strange bedfellows for sure. I came across this episode of Iconoclast shortly after Maya's death, where she explained courage as "the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently."
I find that to be true. Whatever virtues you aspire to — whether it's the fruit of the Spirit or some other set of values — it takes courage to live them.
Courage to love when there's no guarantee you'll be loved in return. To love after you've been heartbroken. To love when it's misunderstood.
Courage to be patient when you're pressured to react. To wait when you want to go. To not get ahead of yourself or the process.
Courage to be humble and admit you're wrong. Courage to forgive.
Courage to have faith. To believe in the midst of negative circumstances. To trust God when everyone else is doubting.
Courage. It's the virtue that allows you to live every other virtue. It's a virtue that is already in you. God wouldn't tell us to be courageous if it was beyond our ability to do so. He has equipped us with courage. We may not see it. We may not feel it. We may not use it often enough. But it's in us. We just need to conjure it up more often. Practice it. Doing so allows the other virtues to operate.


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What is a boil?
A boil, sometimes also referred to as a furuncle, is an infection involving a hair follicle on the skin. Boils are typically caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, although they may be caused by other bacteria or fungi present on the skin surface. In addition to affecting the hair follicle, infections that cause boils will also typically involve the surrounding skin.
Boils form when bacteria from the skin surface infiltrate a hair follicle. This intrusion of bacteria triggers an immune response that includes drawing white blood cells into the infected follicle to fight the infection. If the infection in the follicle is not cleared quickly, pockets of bacteria, dead cells, and fluids can develop, resulting in the formation of a boil.
Boils may form individually or be grouped together. When multiple boils fuse together to become one lump, the resulting lump is called a carbuncle. Boils may occur anywhere on the body, although they are most commonly located in the armpits or on the buttocks, face, neck or thighs. Although there is no specific cause for the formation of boils, poor hygiene or conditions that weaken the immune system can lead to increased susceptibility.
Before boils can heal completely, they must open and drain. Boils typically resolve on their own within two weeks of onset.
Seek prompt medical care if a boil lasts for longer than two weeks, is recurrent, is located in the middle of the face or on the spine, or is accompanied by other symptoms, including a fever, an excessive amount of fluid around the boil, or the presence of red streaks coming from the boil.
What are the symptoms of a boil?
Boils exhibit multiple symptoms, including the formation of rigid, sensitive, swollen, bright red areas in the skin. Boils become more painful and less rigid as they develop. Typically, a boil should clear up in two weeks or less. If you have a boil that lasts for more than two weeks, contact your health care professional.
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What causes a boil?
A boil develops when a hair follicle becomes infected by bacteria or fungus from the skin. The presence of infection draws in white blood cells from the body's immune system to combat the infection. However, if the infection does not resolve quickly enough, pockets of bacteria, dead cells, and fluids can develop, resulting in the formation of a boil. Boils are very common and may be caused, in ... Read more about boilcauses
How is a boil treated?
Boils should heal on their own after several weeks, but will only do so after they are opened and drained. You should never attempt to force a boil to open or drain, since doing so could spread the infection. A boil that is especially deep or large may need to be treated by a health care professional.
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The Board of Directors of The Community Foundation Serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties determined in May of 2007 that the regional environment was a critical topic, especially with regards to quality of life issues for current and future generations. TCF Staff was tasked with moving the concept forward and identifying the key components as well as the value and role the organization could play in an Environmental Initiative. "Clean Air, Clean Water, Open Space and Good Jobs in a Thriving Economy" became the theme for the initiative in identifying a better, more balanced future. A grant was received that allowed TCF to hire an environmental strategist and a facilitator to conduct a series of Listening Sessions throughout the region and receive input and feedback to the preliminary thoughts and ideas. Over 200 business leaders, developers and government and non-profit agencies attended eight (8) sessions. Sessions were held in Palm Desert, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, Temecula, Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino/Redlands, Victorville, and Whitewater Preserve. In summary, an extensive list of opportunities was developed, but the key findings included the creation of an environmental leadership program.
Cal State San Marcos (CSUSM) was contacted by TCF in 2009 at about the same time CSUSM was opening its new satellite campus in Temecula. A series of planning meetings took place over the next year and the Environmental Leadership Academy certificate program was created. TCF secured $50,000 in funding from Bank of America to support the initiative and to allow the program to be launched in September 2011 at a considerably subsidized tuition rate. Due to the success of the program we continue to receive support from Bank of America in addition to Southern California Gas Company, Southern California Edison, Wells Fargo Bank and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
We are deeply grateful to our partnering sponsors for their generous monetary support and creating a priority for environmental education.