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Obama at a bar just now asks a patron to ask the owner to turn off Fox News: "The customer is always right." http://t.co/QUTK4ILP— Andrew Kaczynski (@BuzzFeedAndrew) July 5, 2012
Like any good liberal, Barack Obama celebrates diversity — except when it comes to cable news. Tonight he reportedly asked a customer at Ziggy's bar in Parma, Ohio, to ask the owner to shut off Fox News during a campaign stop.
The good news is that they didn't get into an argument over the remote.
Note that the president didn't ask the owner directly. Would this be another example of "leading from behind"? That being said, when was the last time you were in a bar and the TVs were tuned to anything but sports programming? Ziggy's must be a happenin' place.
The president undoubtedly prefers MSNBC, which runs an around-the-clock infomercial for his re-election (except on weekends when it runs all those cool prison documentaries).
CNN, which is inflicted unmercifully upon airport travelers, isn't much better.
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If "Wound by a Key" sounds remotely familiar, it should. Originally called "Doll on a Music Box," it was first heard in the fanciful 1968 movie musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, starring Dick Van Dyke and a flying car. Disguised as a music-box toy as she tries to rescue the car (don't ask), Sally Ann Howes sang the song in the voice of an imprisoned figurine ("What do you see, you people gazing at me... you cannot see how much I long to be free").
Memphis indie rocker Shelby Bryant doesn't just revive the song; he recasts it. Bryant is a former member of The Clears, a mysterious local band with a penchant for wearing spaceman costumes onstage. There's something spacey about "Wound by a Key," too: Ditching the original tinkling arrangement, Bryant remakes the song as a fuzzy, shimmery wash of old-school electronics. If Saturn had a lounge band, it might sound like this.
In keeping with a long-standing pop tradition of children's choirs (from Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall" to all those Kidz Bop albums), Bryant recruited two kids to sing the song. The effect is eerie and otherworldly; a comment, perhaps, on the loneliness of adolescence. While it's unlikely that "Wound by a Key" will ever end up on a Kidz Bop disc, stranger things have happened — and, in fact, happen in this very track.
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Wednesday, June 11 the Change of Command ceremony was held outside of the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Marquette.
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It's been over two years since Joe Mauer suffered his most recent concussion, but he says the repercussions of his head injuries have affected his play for the last two seasons. Mauer told the Pioneer Press that the effects of his most recent concussion, suffered in August 2013, lingered for two seasons. "I don't want that to be kind of an excuse. If I'm out there, I��...
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Joe Mauer has had a well-documented history with concussions, one that led him to move from catcher to first base following the 2013 season. However, according to a report by the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Mauer is set to experiment with a new way to deal with the after-effects of his concussions — sunglasses. The report indicates that Mauer has had lingering issues from his concussion...
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After four-straight years of finishing fourth, or worse, in the AL Central, the Twins won 83 games and only trailed Kansas City for the division title last year. For a team with plenty of young potential, Minnesota could produce back-to-back winning seasons and possibly make a Wild Card run in 2016.ALSO SEE: TEAM PREVIEWS ARCHIVEKey additions: Byung-ho Park (1B) and John Ryan Murphy...
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It's not often I'm enamored by talent anymore. That's not to say that baseball isn't flush with ascending and established players, but in an era derived upon furthering skills and development, it's becoming increasingly difficult to separate the good from the great. For example, one player that parallels the above argument is Los Angeles Angels' right fielder Kole Calhoun...
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Profile Byron Buxton was the second overall draft pick in the 2012 draft by the Minnesota Twins. The 6-2, 190 pound centerfielder is known for his blazing speed and his incredible defensive attributes. Buxton, 22, has come along a little slower than most had hoped, in large part due to injuries. Buxton has been one of the top prospects in baseball since being drafted. While he has...
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MINNEAPOLIS -- When the Minnesota Twins start spring training later this month, Miguel Sano will trot his muscular frame out to right field for an audition at his new position.It's not the ideal spot for Sano, but it's where the Twins have room for now. For the 22-year-old slugger to succeed in the transition, taking the right attitude might be just as important as the right glove...
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Miguel Sano didn't exactly sneak up on the league. The massive 22-year-old Dominican slugger had been considered a top-100 overall prospect in baseball for each of the last six seasons, a top-20 overall prospect each of the last four. He'd have been a perennial No. 1 prospect for most any organization in baseball, if not for the presence of super-prospect Byron Buxton. In the...
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Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan confirmed what we already knew: Joe Mauer's catching days are over. The one-time All Star at the position returning to the backstop would simply be too risky from a health perspective, Ryan said. "If we would ever get any OK from a physician, we would consider it," Ryan said Saturday during the team's fan forum, via Mike Berardino...
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Twins All-Star closer Glen Perkins has seen each of the last two seasons short-circuited in the second half by injuries to his neck and back.So Perkins went into the offseason looking to attack his preparation a little differently in hopes of helping his body endure the season's grind. Perkins says he really won't know if the adjustments work until sometime...
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Since the signing of Justin Upton by the Detroit Tigers, the general consensus has been that the Central Division has become a two-team race, reminiscent of 2014 with the Royals and Tigers fighting for the title with the Indians and White Sox dark horses for a Wild Card. What everyone has forgotten in this is while these other teams may have been spending more and making more moves...
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Glen Perkins honored a request on Twitter from a Minnesota Gophers baseball player by gifting the team a PS4 for its new clubhouse. Being a former Golden Gopher himself, the Minnesota Twins closer notified the team that it would indeed have the the new gaming system soon enough. Gophers ballplayer Ben Humpert issued a tweet to Perkins' attention asking for a PS4. @glenperkins...
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News report uses wrong image of new Oriole Hyun-Soo Kim
Oh, Google Images…you got 'em again, you old scamp! Wednesday, the Baltimore Orioles announced they had inked Korean star Hyun-Soo Kim to a two-year, $7 million deal. Unfortunately, the Post Recorder (whatever that is) got a touch confused when they reported the signing. Ouch. Ummm…that's not Kim. It might be a different Kim, but not the former Doosan Bears left fielder...
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Sorry…But Byung-Ho Park is Not From Japan
Tuesday, the Minnesota Twins inked Japanese Korean star Byung-Ho Park to a four-year, $12 million contract. The next day, the Saint Paul Pioneer Press embarrassed themselves by mistakenly identifying the slugger as being Japanese. Now, I know what you're thinking…"what's the big deal? Asia is Asia." Well, first off, that's racist. Second, Seoul, South Korea (where Park...
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This Is Grainy Footage of Miguel Sano Homering Minutes Ago
The scores of Dominican Winter League games likely don't represent a great concern for the majority of this site's readership. One demographic to whom they're pretty important, however, is Dominican people. Among that demographic is giant Twins batter and also Estrellas de Oriente designated hitter Miguel Sano. Sano's eighth inning plate appearances tonight against Toros...
Necessary Moves: Ervin Santana, Minnesota Twins
Over the next 30 days, I'll look at 30 players—one from each team—that I believe should be traded. Some will seem obvious, just as others will seem nonsensical. Some may also seem desperate, but it's important to understand that this list is entirely subjective. A player can be deemed movable for any of the following reasons: production (or lack thereof), current and future...
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Byung Ho Park brings questions to MLB while Twins look for answers
He could be a Twin come next season, but Korean slugger Byung Ho Park could be one of many options at the corners in Minnesota if he agrees to a contract within the next month. The Minnesota Twins bought the right to a 30-day negotiating period with Ho Park by paying a $12.85 million posting fee to the Nexen Heroes of the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) earlier this week. While...
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November 12, 2015 | Discuss
Three Keys to Understanding Aaron Hicks
You're forgiven if you don't much care about Wednesday's swap of Aaron Hicks for JR Murphy. Maybe you're not a fan of the Twins or the Yankees. Maybe you're not a fan of baseball at all, and you somehow wound up here by accident. Or maybe you are a fan of the Twins or the Yankees, but you recognize this as a trade featuring two players with less than 2 combined WAR over...
Twins reportedly win bidding for Byung-ho Park
The winner in the bidding for the services for Korean first baseman Byung-ho Park is a bit of a shocker – the Minnesota Twins, who bid $12.85 million to earn the right to negotiate a contract with Park over the next 30 days. .@Twins reportedly place winning bid to negotiate contract with Korean 1B Byung-ho Park. https://t.co/yYTXYK3lzA pic.twitter.com/Cx1Di6IZZ7 — MLB ...
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Torii Hunter's Hall of Fame case pales in comparison to a pair of contemporaries
On Monday night, Minnesota Twins outfielder Torii Hunter announced his retirement after 17 full seasons in the majors with the Twins, Angels, and Tigers. Hunter has a reputation of being an above average hitter and excellent defender in center field, and a player who could receive some support for the Hall of Fame when he reaches the ballot in five years. (note: this article will...
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Twins P hints team will hit Indians infielder over bat flip
The Minnesota Twins took exception to the way Jose Ramirez celebrated a home run he hit on Wednesday, and Ricky Nolasco hinted that the second baseman may be in line for a plunking. Ramirez went 2-for-4 with 4 RBIs in the Indians' 10-1 win over the Twins in the second half of a doubleheader. He had an RBI double in the second, but it was after his 3-run home run in the...
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EU creates academic network for disaster resilienceInspired by UNISDR's flagship 'Making Cities Resilient' campaign, the European Commission's Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency is to boost disaster preparedness in European cities by turning higher education institutes into 'reliable partners to reduce society's vulnerability to hazards.'
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UN kicks off discussions on new international blueprint for disaster risk reductionThe UN Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction, Margareta Wahlström, and HE Yoichi Otabe, the Japanese Ambassador to the International Organizations in Geneva, announced today the start of consultations on a new international blueprint for reducing disaster losses in advance of the World Conference on Disaster Reduction which the Japanese government is proposing to host in 2015.
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France developing 'culture of risk prevention'Speaking at France's first-ever conference on hazards, the UN disaster risk reduction chief, Margareta Wahlström, yesterday commended the French government for its efforts to implement disaster risk reduction nationally, saying that the country could be a model for others in Europe.
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Swedish National Platform boosts Resilient Cities Campaign"In Sweden we have legislation that requires our communities, municipalities to work with a lot of aspects that are in the 'ten essentials' of the Making Cities Resilient campaign," said Janet Edwards, International Coordinator of the Swedish National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, the body that brings together institutions in the country whose work touches on disaster risk reduction.
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9/11 inspires US private, public sector summit on resilienceSome of the biggest names in the U.S. private and public sectors gathered in New York on Wednesday at a Pace University Summit on Resilience to see how best partnerships between these two sectors could be developed to strengthen resilience in cities and communities in light of increasing hazards.
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Haitian earthquake boosted global commitment to disaster risk reductionOn the occasion of the two-year commemoration of the Haitian earthquake today, the UN Secretary General's Special Representative on Disaster Risk Reduction, Margareta Wahlström, recognized the significant progress made over the last two years in dealing with the consequences of the disaster which took over 220,000 lives and left hundreds of thousands homeless.
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More Lebanese cities pledge to become resilientIn 2010, Beirut, Baalbek, Byblos, Tyre, Saida and Tripoli, six of Lebanon's most prominent and historic cities, together joined the UN's "Making Cities Resilient" campaign, signalling a strong intent to improve their people's safety and preparedness. Today, the number of Lebanese cities in the campaign has grown to 58.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon arrived at the Justice Department in Washington this morning.
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this place was not so very clean on the outside. you could tell the place had been painted but there were still cob weds in the stairwell and around the coke machines this hotel was just a little far from our event.
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This is my fanart version for the most powerful superhero in the Cartoon Network Universe
Dial M for Monkey is created by Genndy Tartakovsky
Dial M for Monkey is created by Genndy Tartakovsky
Can I use this as my avatar on youtube? I'll give you credit for the work if clicked on but can't do much else $$$-wise.
Loved the wrestling episode
Monkey we need your help<3
Monkey - Ooo AAaa (transforms)
Monkey - Ooo AAaa (transforms)
you're awesome for doing this
Very yes. I remember him well.
dial M for monkey!!!
OMG Monkey !!!!!
Gotta' Love those Monkeys!
Buaaaahyh!!!! i miss all this cartoons!!! nice fanART
WIN. haha. I was just thinking of this show the other day. Nice fanart.
Awesome awesomeness of the awesome kind!
mon-key mon-key mon-key monkey monkey monkey MONKEY MONKEY!!!
Real cool man!!
Haha! I used to watch that show all the time. Awesome drawing!
I always said Monley should have his own show just like the power puff girls
wow!!! incredible!!!
That is more awesome than awesome usually could be.
That is frikkin awesome. That's what that is.
That is frikkin awesome. That's what that is.
OH WOW!! Monkey rules!
That is a very cool pic of Monkey! I love it!
Oh my God I remember Monkey! I loved him and the Justice Friends!
TOO COOL! - Monkey!!!
omg i love that monkey!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG MONKEY! He's so tight. Tight picture.
AHH my favorite animal superhero!! From one of my favorite cartoons!! lol
i love this charatcer is a shame that only have a few episodes i think they were 3 or 4
Awesome show, awesome superhero, awesome drawing. er-- digital airbrushing... or whatever.
Good Ol' Monkey.
D< Save Agent Honeydew!
D< Save Agent Honeydew!
YES!! No superhero shall ever compare to MONKEY! XD *gives him bananas*
XD OMG I remember him
I love that monkey
that is a great pic! He is so damn good, he totally kicks ass! Have no fear, Monkey's here!
Wow, very cool; keep up the goodness.
omg, monkey. nice
Yes!! Brilliant! Beautiful rendition of Monkey.
He should have gotten his own spin off series. So should "The Justice Friends"
All your coloring is awesome, by the way..
He should have gotten his own spin off series. So should "The Justice Friends"
All your coloring is awesome, by the way..
MONKEY!!!!!!!!!!! XD i luvs monkey!!!!!!!! *goes into crazy fangirl dance*
awsome awsome pic!! ^^-
awsome awsome pic!! ^^-
Very kewl!
Very kewl!
dial F for favourite
wow.... i remember him from Dexter's Lab. for the life of me i cant remember his name.
Falls over laughing. It's the text that cracks me up most . <3 Dexter's Lab btw... and the monkey and his beautiful lady friend are the strangest couple...
cool pic, you made it your self?
it looks exact like in the cartoons
it looks exact like in the cartoons
brings back memories
Heh... the Monkey episodes were my favorite parts of the Dexter's Lab series.
ooohhh cuuteeee i like it XDD
jajaj great! I like the title XD
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One reaction I've seen to the accusations of plagiarism against Chris Hedges is, basically: Who cares?
It's true there are greater journalistic crimes than plagiarism. When a reporter fabricates stories, or passes along government lies as truth, people can get killed. Plagiarism has never started a war, as far as I can tell.
But that doesn't mean that it's not a serious matter, at least for the journalistic community. It's a matter of workplace theft.
Imagine that you wait tables in a restaurant, and one of your co-workers turns out to have a habit of picking up other people's tips when he thinks no one else is looking. It may not be the world's biggest crime–but it's probably going to matter to you and the rest of the waitstaff, and it's probably going to get this waiter fired. If it doesn't–if the boss looks the other way because he's popular with customers, say–you and your fellow employees are entitled to feel betrayed.
When a writer lifts other writers' words without attribution, or pretends to have done reporting that another reporter actually did, it is viewed as stealing. And if editors don't take it seriously, we're collaborators in the crime, which is something we don't want to be.
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Comet Lulin, a two-tailed green-colored comet, can be seen in the eastern sky all week, but is closest to the Earth Monday night.
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Beatty says there's a good chance of spotting the comet with binoculars pointed in that general area.
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From Comcast SportsNetCLEVELAND (AP) -- Shin-Soo Choo didn't want to be part of the Indians' future.
Here's your wakeup call -- a combination of newsworthy andor interesting tidbits -- for Wednesday, December 12:
BOSTON Just as Vicente Padillas injury has left the Red Sox with a hole in the middle portion of their bullpen, help appears to be on the way in the form of Andrew Bailey.
Bob Neumeier recaps a wet night at Fenway, where Josh Beckett avoided being traded by the Red Sox, but not the back spasms that led him to leave the rain-shortened 4-1 victory over the Tigers early
If I've said it once, I've said it 5,000 times, the Red Sox weren't going to win a thing until they rid themselves of Matt Albers.


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Randy K. Milholland, the creator of several webcomics, said, "Typos are very important to all written form. It gives the reader something to look for so he isn't distracted by the total lack of content in your writing."
How depressing! But last year I bought a cartoon anthology and was surprised to find two typos. Even if they snuck into the newspapers, why didn't the cartoonist correct them before including them in his book?
At the bridge table, it is easy to be distracted on defense when one knows that partner has made a mistake. One petulantly plays the card nearest one's thumb instead of asking oneself if the contract is still beatable.
In this deal, South was in four spades. West led the club queen and East won with his ace, dropping South's king. What happened next?
At trick two, East shifted to his singleton heart jack. Yes, West should have overtaken with his queen, cashed the heart ace, and given his partner a heart ruff to defeat the contract. But thinking that East would have a second heart, West signaled with his 10.
Ticked off, East now led a trump. Gratefully, South drew trumps and discarded his last three hearts on dummy's diamonds, which fell into his lap after one finesse.
East immediately berated West. But East should have paused to ask himself if there was anything he could have done. Then he would have noticed that leading a diamond at trick three would have defeated the contract, cutting declarer off from the dummy before he has drawn trumps.
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Located in Miami Beach (Art Deco Historic District), South Beach Plaza Villas is minutes from Miami Beach Cinematheque and Anchor Shops. This hotel is within close proximity of The Wolfsonian Museum and Art Deco Museum.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and irons/ironing boards.
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There was nothing I liked about the room.
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the hotel was not like the pictures showed...every morming there was noise and work going on..
the shower was not in shape
good location in the heart of South Beach. The hotel is a restored art deco building with lots of character. Good showers!
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Ware (and the Cowboys' defense) struggled against RG III and the Redskins last season in the Week 17 loss because of the read-option. Playing as an outside linebacker in the 3-4, Ware was hesitant on the edge, didn't attack the dive and opened up clear running lanes forĀAlfred Morris.
As Ware transitions to the 4-3, he will still be the primary read for option quarterbacks (read: edge man on the line of scrimmage) as they ride the running back through the mesh point. And, although I believe NFL defenses will be much more prepared to play (and produce) versus the various option schemes out of the gun and pistol alignments this season, running it is still another way to slow down Ware's first step.


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A Look at Each Vaccine: Cholera Vaccine
The cholera vaccine is generally not required or recommended for travel anywhere in the world, with a few exceptions. For some traveling to a specific area within a particular country, local authorities may require that you receive the two-dose vaccine; however, no vaccine for cholera is available in the United States.
- The disease
What is cholera?
Cholera is a bacterium (Vibrio cholera) that attacks the intestines, causing diarrhea in about five of every 100 people who are infected. Sometimes quite severe, the diarrhea and subsequent loss of fluids can cause people to go into shock and die.
What are the symptoms of cholera?
While many people with cholera do not experience symptoms or only have mild diarrhea, those with more severe disease become quickly dehydrated as a result of frequent diarrhea and vomiting. Because of the rapid loss of fluids, patients can experience complications such as mineral imbalances, kidney failure, and arterial blockages. Expectant mothers can experience premature delivery or miscarriage. In the absence of rehydration therapy, about four of every 10 people with severe disease die from the illness.
How common is cholera?
Each year about 100,000 to 300,000 cases of cholera are reported to the World Health Organization, and about 5,000 to 7,500 people die from the disease.
How do you catch cholera?
Cholera bacteria may be present in contaminated food, water or shellfish. Shellfish contain cholera for the same reason that they contain hepatitis A virus. Both cholera and hepatitis A viruses are found in water. Because shellfish filter hundreds of quarts of water each day in their search for food, they actually catch and concentrate cholera and hepatitis A viruses.
Travelers are generally at no risk of cholera if they stay "on the beaten path," use standard tourist accommodations, eat only cooked shellfish and cooked food, and drink bottled water.
Where can you catch cholera?
Cholera is common in several countries or regions of the world. To learn more about where cholera is occurring, consult an interactive map from the World Health Organization (WHO). The World Health Organization offers additional information about cholera including information for travelers, outbreak information and statistics.
How can I protect myself and my family?
If you are traveling to a country where cholera is occurring, follow safe food and water precautions:
- Drink only treated water
- Do not consume raw or undercooked foods, especially seafood
- Practice diligent hand washing before eating and after using the bathroom
- The vaccine
Is there a cholera vaccine?
Yes. Two cholera vaccines have been made; however, neither is commonly recommended. While both vaccines are safe, the risk of disease, even to travelers, is so minute and the immune response so short-lived, that they are used infrequently. No vaccine against cholera is available in the United States.
How is the cholera vaccine made?
One cholera vaccine is made by taking the whole cholera bacteria and killing (or inactivating) it with a chemical. The whole killed vaccine is given as a shot. Once injected into the body, the killed cholera bacteria cause an immune response against cholera, but, because the bacteria are killed, they don't cause the disease.
The other cholera vaccine is made by taking the bacteria and weakening it so that it can't reproduce itself very well. The live weakened vaccine is given by mouth and also doesn't cause disease.
Unfortunately, the cholera vaccine is only about 50 percent effective at preventing cholera in people who are exposed to the bacteria.
Does the cholera vaccine have side effects?
Side effects are generally mild and include pain or swelling in the area of the shot. Headache, fever and fatigue may also occur.
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Why do I need a hepatitis A vaccine, but not a cholera vaccine, given that both can be transmitted in contaminated water and shellfish?
Unlike cholera, hepatitis A virus infections do occur in places with standard tourist accommodations. Also, it is easier and less expensive for countries to eliminate cholera bacteria from water than to eliminate hepatitis A virus from water.
- Relative risks and benefits
Do the benefits of the cholera vaccine outweigh its risks?
Although the cholera vaccine does not have serious side effects, it is only about 50 to 60 percent effective, and people traveling in developing countries are not at high risk of catching cholera if they stay in standard tourist accommodations. So, for most people, the cholera vaccine isn't necessary.
However, people traveling "off the beaten path" in countries where cholera is common and who also engage in high-risk activities such as eating raw or undercooked food (such as shellfish) or drinking unbottled water, should get the cholera vaccine — in these cases the vaccines' benefits outweigh its risks.
Disease risks
- Diarrhea (five of 100 infected people)
- Severe diarrhea can lead to dehydration, shock and death
Vaccine risks
- Pain, redness and swelling at the injection site
- Headache, fever and fatigue
- Reference
Plotkin SA, Orenstein W, and Offit PA. Cholera Vaccines in Vaccines, 6th Edition. 2012, 141-152.


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Not as good as it was in the review... I think this restaurant needs to do some upgrade on their staff. Service is quite bad. I was there for business lunch, it took forever for them to serve and bring out the food. The egg on my Caesar Salads was over cooked and cold! I've ordered Lamb and asked for...
A bit off the beaten track located among commercial buildings in Damansara Heights.
Great spot however & great atmosphere...choice of air con inside or small outdoor terrace.
Excellent menu & choice of wines. Classic pasta dishes, great pizza choice & other Italian favourites. Roast veal this visit really good.
Wife was happy too with her veggie choice of gnocchi.
What a pleasure to have discovered this restaurant. The staff is very friendly especially the chef Francesco (Frank), who prepared us some small succulent appetizers. With Friday and Saturday evenings live music this is without any doubt a great place to relax and to taste the finest Italian recipes.
With the recent arrival of Chef Francesco from Sicily, we were fortunate to indulge in some homemade Genuine Sicilian cooking pending the publication of their new menu coming out in November. Indeed, the restaurant can find its niche in Sicilian cuisine and stand out among the numerous Italian outfits in the city.
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Microsoft recently released it latest version of Internet Explorer, IE9. I've been running the Release Candidate for a while and I like it. This may be heresy, but while I like IE9 I think I still prefer Firefox. Sorry Microsoft folks, that's just my preference. But you can take solace in the fact that I don't really care for Chrome. I'm kind of indifferent to Opera and Safari is alright, although I only use both on my Mac.
Where was I going with this? Oh, yeah. Microsoft released IE9 and is embarking on another campaign to convince users to get rid of their old IE6 browsers. Its old (released in 2001 which is 10 years ago and a lifetime on the Internet), Microsoft really doesn't want to maintain it anymore (I assume), and has the most security vulnerabilities. Yet organizations insist on retaining it because they built a lot of applications around it and they are worried that if they migrate over to a newer browser, a ton of stuff will break and they don't have the bandwidth to deal with it.
The reality is that it's hard to convince everyone to get rid of their legacy stuff that is not up to date but serves its purpose. My own brother only recently ditched his old laptop (which was my old laptop) that I got in the year 2000. His excuse was that it did its job (editing pictures) and didn't go online, and that's all he needed it for (this is the same laptop that over a year ago I discovered had 1200 pieces of malware on it). The funny thing is that software vendors are always giving their users more bells and whistles but it seems to me like once you hit a critical mass you start getting major diminishing returns for all of those bells and whistles. I don't think that surprises anyone in the software field but what probably would surprise us is that critical mass occurs much earlier than we think it does. For example, mobile devices have seriously taken off in the past 3 years, especially since the introduction of the iPhone. The apps on the iPhone are all limited, screen browsing is tiny… but it is still incredibly popular. People are more than willing to sacrifice richness of the user experience for convenience and portability. In other words, the "good enough" factor arrives pretty early.
I came across the following chart of Microsoft's financial history. Note how much more successful Windows XP was than Windows 98 or Windows 95. Windows Vista and Windows 7 combined are about the same amount of sales, but I'd be willing to be that most people who bought Windows 7 were upgrading from Windows Vista. This means that there are a whole lot of people out there running Windows XP, an OS that Microsoft released a decade ago. This chart says that Microsoft sold 400 million copies. Of course, Microsoft was only paid for half of the copies that are out there so there are really something like 800 million copies of XP floating around:
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Microsoft has been trying forever to get people to upgrade their OS (isn't it weird how the stock price peaked before their best selling Windows XP even came out?) and it still hasn't happened yet. And if the second largest software company in the world can't get everyone to upgrade despites millions of dollars of pushing it, then I think we in the industry need to figure out a sustainability model – how do we deal with a world where the reality is that not everyone will follow best practices when it comes to software? Are companies who are extraordinarily successful early on forever doomed to live in a world where they have to support legacy software forever?
Easy. Don't give them one. Cloud, baby, cloud. Windows Azure is always at the latest version - when people just plug into the stream, they'll be at the latest OS. We just need some very lightweight PXE boot and we're off.
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We are really excited about the 2015 Arts Festival line-up, there are so many interesting workshops and demonstrations in the Arts Tent and we also have a super line-up of local musical talent on the Main Stage! Hope to see you there!!!
2014 Mayo Arts Festival & Aboriginal Day a great success! June 22, 2014
What a terrific day we had, there were forecasts of rain all week but to our great relief the sun shone all day long, not a drop of rain to be had!
The Aboriginal Day Traditional Regalia Fashion Show and Art Gallery were incredible! The music line-up was fantastic with an wide range of music styles performed throughout the day and into the evening! The Arts Tent held numerous workshops and demonstrations that were well attended and enjoyed by all!
See you all next year when the Mayo Midnight Marathon celebrates it's 20th Anniversary!
The 2014 Mayo Arts Festival & Aboriginal Day Celebration is almost here! June 15, 2014
This year, the Mayo Arts Festival is teaming up with NNDFN's Aboriginal Day. There are lots of very cool Aboriginal Day events being planned: bannock on the campfire, an artist gallery, a traditional regalia fashion show, a historic photo exhibit, great art, great music and lots of fun!
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2014 Participants List Growing Daily! May 26, 2014
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2014 Arts Festival Dates! September 11, 2013
The 2014 Mayo Arts Festival will be on the Summer Solstice, June 21st, 2014! Come join us for the celebration!
Vernon & Roberta at the Mayo Arts Festival! June 25, 2013
Vernon watched a lot of the Mayo Arts Festival from his pick-up. It was so wonderful to have him there! What a beautiful day it was!!! What a beautiful picture of Roberta & Vernon!
Vernon Ball has been found! June 22, 2013
I wanted to put this post out right away! Vernon Ball has been found and is fairly good shape for being lost and followed by a bear for two days. He came out on the road towards Stewart Crossing. He is being treated at the Mayo Nursing Station.
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Did any analyst ever ask for the segment to be broken out during an investor call? Just because the company "broke-out" the parts business does not mean it constitutes a segment.
Analysts knew the parts segment was significant and management would disclose revenues from this segment during their conference calls. The segment is very profitable and I suspect they didn't want customers and competitors to know just how profitable. I suppose the question becomes when is incidental segment information sensitive enough that it can be protected by a company? Sell the truck, make money on the parts (and financing, for that matter, although reporting for finance subs is detailed). Fortunately they don't yet ask for how much profit on each customer the company makes.
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Unfair terms in sales contracts are invalid even if the customer signs the contract. Terms and conditions not individually negotiated might be considered unfair if they are disproportionately favourable - in terms of rights and obligations - to the seller.
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