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i am a student of comp sc in india. this is my final yr project. so i would hv to do it myself :| . thanx for the help. When creating the TCP/IP stack i have used _REG_PRODIRER_DOWN. Now the question is when advertising I have to send a packet upwards using, alloc_up_npkt . but the STACK is a down producer for io-net. So is advertising necessary in this case, at all? if yes, then is the method same as that of a network card ( as given in the documentation ). Also... is npm-ttcpip.so open source or freely downloadable? can i view the source? is there any elaborate documentation or any help if i want to write a driver as a TCP/IP stack for QNX, not a hardware driver. Please Help... Ansuman --- Frank Liu <gfrankliu@...> wrote: > http://www.qnx.com/developers/docs/momentics621_docs/ddk_en/network/introduc > tion.html > > Starting from the document above. (The 6.2.1 > DDK-Network Driver Doc). It > is way more detail then the 6.3 one. (the 6.3 DDK is(Continue reading)


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Naehle, C P; Meyer, C; Remerie, S; Krautmacher, C; Litt, H; Luechinger, R; Fimmers, R; Schild, H; Sommer, T (2008). Safety of brain 3-T MR imaging with transmit-receive head coil in patients with cardiac pacemakers: pilot prospective study with 51 examinations. Radiology, 249(3):991-1001.
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PURPOSE: To evaluate the safety and feasibility of 3-T magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the brain in patients with implanted cardiac pacemakers (PMs) by using a transmit-receive head coil. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study protocol was approved by the institutional review board. Signed informed consent was obtained from all subjects. In vitro testing at 3 T was performed with 32 PMs and 45 PM leads that were evaluated for force and torque (by using a floating platform) and radiofrequency (RF)-related heating by using a transmit-receive head coil (maximum specific absorption rate, 3.2 W/kg). Patient examinations at 3 T were performed in 44 patients with a cardiac PM and a strong clinical need; patients underwent a total of 51 MR examinations of the brain by using a transmit-receive head coil to minimize RF exposure of the PM system. An electrocardiograph and pulse oximetry were used for continuous monitoring during MR imaging. The technical and functional PM status was assessed prior to and immediately after MR imaging and at 3 months thereafter. Serum troponin I level was measured before and 12 hours after imaging to detect myocardial thermal injury. PM reprogramming was performed prior to MR imaging depending on the patient's intrinsic heart rate (< 60 beats per minute, asynchronous pacing; > or = 60 beats per minute, sense-only mode). RESULTS: For in vitro testing, the maximum translational force was 2150 mN (mean, 374.38 mN +/- 392.75 [standard deviation]), and maximum torque was 17.8 x 10(-3) N x m (mean, [2.29 +/- 4.08] x 10(-3) N x m). The maximum temperature increase was 2.98 degrees C (mean, 0.16 degrees C +/- 0.45). For patient examinations, all MR examinations (51 of 51) were completed safely. There were no significant (P < .05) changes in lead impedance, pacing capture threshold level, or serum troponin I level. CONCLUSION: MR imaging of the brain at 3 T in patients with a cardiac PM can be performed safely when dedicated safety precautions (including the use of a transmit-receive head coil) are taken.
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How To Sew Sock Penguin
Inspired by the little penguins I encountered in Australia, here is my version of sock penguin. This penguin measures about 7 1/2″ tall and it can stand firmly on a flat surface by itself. It is a great gift to sew, be it as softie toy, hanging ornament, or merely for display. Get the pattern and tutorial to sew one soon. More sock toy, click here.
During my recent visit to Australia, I stopover at Philip Island, a penguin conservation centers with a viewing area to watch the penguin parading back to their burrows after the sunset. I was really impressed by this little penguin's amazing willpower after I was told that they could walk up to a few miles from their burrows to reach the coastline right before sunrise, the walk back again after they come back for a long haul fishing trip in the sea after sunset. Many of the burrows are build on the slope, I wonder how could they walk up the steep slope with their pair of very short leg, a stomach full of fish and with no hand to grab on? Imagine yourself walking in the gunny sack, not easy to walk fast without a few tumbles and fall. My salute to the little penguin. By the way, the adult little penguins measure just about 13″ tall, only merely over a foot tall.
Cheers to the little penguin, I missed you badly after I returned home. Now, I have sewed these little sock penguins to accompany, hope to see the real one again soon.
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Wow, Joanne! You made so many of them. Too cute! 🙂2
These are so adorable! One of the cutest I've seen, you are so talented! I love penguins and hope to make some that will look as nice as yours. Thanks for sharing 🙂3
I am in LOVE with these sock projects!
Now I have something to do with all those single socks in my laundry basket!4
I thank you for sharing your knowledge with me. You have great tutorials and the pictures help a great deal.
Now I have to look for pretty socks to make them for my grandchildren.
May G'd bless you and keep you safe. Again thanks. Evita5
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HIya! Do you sell any sock monkey or penguin?6
Thank you so much for this! I sewed one pink and one blue for my boyfriend and he loved them! They're soooo cute :)! The only thing is mine don't really stand on their own but they're still adorable haha 🙂7
Hello! Such a great tutorial. I've bookmarked your website and am really excited to have stumbled across it. I've been searching for a small diy project for Christmas–and I think I've found it. 😀 What brand of sock do you use? Do you know of where socks could be purchased in bulk?8
Hello! These little penguins are so cute! I'm putting together a roundup of penguin crafts and was wondering if I could include an image from your post along with a link back to your site. Thanks!9
Hi! We have recently discovered sock/glove animals and since my little one loves pinguins, I will start with your tutorial above. Thanks for such a great ideea! We will come back to you with pics of our (hopefully adorable) little fellow 🙂10
It's done! 🙂 A rather colourful pinguin, which makes it much cuter than expected! I can't upload a picture here, I will put one on my personal blog with a link back to your tutorial, if that's ok with you! As for us, we continue our journey with the owl tutorial, we can't get enough of your sock projects:)) Talk soon!10.2
My daughter and I made penquins from a very similar pattern when she was in high school. We made at least two dozen to give to her friends and co-workers. The main difference was we used black socks for the body and striped socks for hats and scarf. Everyone loved them and it was a great opportunity for quality mom/daughter time. Thanks for sharing your pattern!!! Adorable!11
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Love the Penguin pattern. Planed to make them for Christmas gifts. So I bought 12 colored pairs with stripes ready to go, but ran into a problem. because the pattern didn't say to buy socks with block toes,so I ended up with pink and orange stripes for the face. I should have noticed that from your pictures, but missed it. I had to use a black sharpie marker to blacken the face, and will return the rest of the socks. I'm not sure were to buy black toe socks with colorful strips, which is so adorable. But I will make these somehow, Thanks for the pattern, Barbara12
Love these though mine turned out a bit funny too much of a gap between the bottom of the belly and thee feet, used women's size 5 socks…. Any idea where I went wrong?13
trop mignons!!!!
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WOODLAND, Calif. - Junior attacker Katie Rulon of the top-ranked UCLA women's water polo team captured MPSF Co-Player of the Week honors, the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation announced this week. Rulon scored 12 goals to lead UCLA (10-0) to five victories last week.
Rulon tallied 10 goals in four games at the Stanford Invitational, which culminated in the Bruins' 8-4 win over No. 2 USC (4-2) late Sunday afternoon.
The San Diego, Calif., resident has scored two goals or more in each of UCLA's 10 matches this season. Rulon's 26 goals lead all MPSF scorers, and her 2.60 goals per game ranks third in the conference.
This marks the second time in three weeks in which Rulon has earned MPSF Co-Player of the Week accolades. Rulon, who previously earned the honor the week of Jan. 21-27, shares this week's award with San Diego State's Anna Gonzales.
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TORONTO -- When they weren't beating up on the Texas Rangers, the Toronto Blue Jays had their own fans ducking for cover Monday.
Vernon Wells hit a three-run homer, Aaron Hill had a two-run shot and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Texas 7-2, handing the reeling Rangers their seventh loss in nine games.
Yunel Escobar added a solo drive for Toronto, which leads the majors with 211 homers.
"The only way you're going to have a chance against these guys is you've got to keep the ball in the ballpark," Rangers manager Ron Washington said. "They got seven and six came via the long ball."
Even the seats were no haven on this day. In the seventh, a fan was struck on the right shoulder by a falling metal letter "B" after a foul ball by Jose Bautista hit a sign honoring Jackie Robinson.
The man was treated with ice packs and returned to his seat.
"I was very surprised, because I didn't expect a 'B' to fall on me," said the injured fan, who gave only his first name as Ian and said he was a season-ticket holder from Toronto.
Tommy Hunter (12-3) struggled early as the AL West-leading Rangers lost their fourth straight. Texas has lost six in a row to Toronto since a win on Opening Day, getting outscored 48-24 in that span.
The Rangers left 10 men on base and went 3 for 13 with runners in scoring position.
"We need to start hitting better," infielder Jorge Cantu said. "We haven't been scoring that many runs. We need to find a way to get on base."
Washington said he's seen "a little bit of everything" during the Rangers' poor run.
"One day it might be the pitching, one day it might be the defense, one day it might be us not putting enough runs on the board," Washington said. "We've just got to work our way through this, and we will."
Ricky Romero (12-8) allowed one run and seven hits in seven innings. Shawn Camp pitched the eighth and Brian Tallet gave up Michael Young's RBI double in the ninth.
Romero is 2-1 with an 0.92 ERA in four career starts against Texas.
"It's been fun to play behind Ricky," Wells said. "He challenges everybody, he throws strikes, he's been able to have command of some nasty stuff. His ball moves all over the place and he's been able to harness it. He's learning how to pitch in the toughest division in baseball and it's been fun to watch him grow."
Toronto took a 1-0 lead in the second when John Buck struck out on a wild pitch with two outs, allowing him to reach base and letting Wells score from third.
Rangers catcher Taylor Teagarden tried to throw home on the play, but Washington said Teagarden should have gone to first.
"The right play is at first base," Washington said. "You've got Buck up there swinging and missing, the ball's not too far away, [Buck] can't run, it's the third out. You take the easy one."
The Blue Jays broke it open with a five-run third. Dewayne Wise singled, Bautista walked and Wells lined his 25th home run. Lyle Overbay then doubled and Hill connected for a drive to left, his 23rd homer and second in as many days.
Hunter blamed the poor inning on "a couple of cutters than spun" and said he had trouble with the pitch all day.
"It's an effective pitch when it's good, very effective," Hunter said. "They just caught it when it was not good and caught it pretty square."
Vladimir Guerrero doubled and scored on David Murphy's single in the fourth, but Escobar restored the six-run cushion with a solo drive in the seventh.
Toronto has gone deep in eight straight games, hitting 16 homers in that stretch.
Hunter, who had won his previous three starts, allowed seven runs and seven hits in seven innings.
Game notes
Toronto purchased the contract of RHP Shawn Hill and recalled RHP Robert Ray from Triple-A Las Vegas. Hill will start Thursday, while LHP Marc Rzepczynski moves up to start Wednesday. ... Rangers RHP Scott Feldman, out since Aug. 22 with a sore right knee, is expected to come off the 15-day DL Tuesday to start in place of LHP Cliff Lee (back). ... Texas purchased the contract of INF-OF Esteban German from Triple-A Oklahoma City and designated INF Alex Cora for assignment. ... Hill started despite leaving Sunday's game at New York with a sore right knee. He was replaced by pinch runner John McDonald in the eighth. ... Rangers OF Josh Hamilton (bruised ribs) said he felt better Monday but was not yet ready to return to baseball activities. ... Texas SS Elvis Andrus (right hamstring) will not play before Wednesday and will likely miss the entire four-game series on Toronto's artificial surface, manager Ron Washington said. ... Toronto OF Fred Lewis (right elbow) missed his fourth straight game.


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In August 2001, the J.D. Williams Library acquired the collection of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Over the course of its history, the organization developed the world's largest and most prestigious accounting library. The Archives and Special Collections is responsible for 190 rare volumes in this collection. Of particular note is the 1494 folio edition of the Luca Pacioli's treatise Summa de Arithmetica, Geometria, Proportioni et Proportionalita, which contains the first printed description of double entry bookkeeping.
Accountants Report and Exhibits. Columbus, OH: Goodloe, Keller & Co., [1906]. Call Number: HF5603 A317 1906.
Accounting, Tirrill Gas Machine Company: No. 39 Dey St. New York, 1st January 1893, to 31st December, 1895. Broaker & Chapman. [New York: 1896]. Call Number: HF5686 G3 A33.
Daniel Adams. The Scholar's Arithmetic, or, Federal Accountant: Containing I. Common Arithmetic...: The Whole in a Form and Method Altogether New, for the Ease of the Master and the Greater Progress of the Scholar. Kenne, NH: John Prentiss, 1825. Call Number: QA101 A25 1825.
An Address to Bankers, Merchants, Tradesmen, &c.: Intended as an Introduction to a New System of Book-Keeping: In which It Is Impossible for an Error of the Most Trifling Amount to Be Passed Unnoticed: And that Is Calculated Effectually to Prevent the Evils Attendant on the Present Methods: By Single and Double Entry. Middle Moorfields: Printed by H. Fry; London: Sold by W. Richardson, Cornhill, and T. Longman; Bristol: R. Edwards, 1795. Call Number: HF5631 J59 1795.
John Ayers and Charles Snell. Arithmetick Made Easie: For the Use and Benefit of Trades-Men: Wherein the Nature and Use of Fractions, Both Vulgar and Decimal, Are Taught by a New and Exact Method: Also, the Mensuration of Solids and Superficies by J. Ayres; To Which Is Added, a Short and Easie Method after Which Shop-Keepers May State, Post and Balance Their Books of Accompts by Charles Snell. London: Tho. Norris and Dan. Midwinter, 1718. Call Number: QA101 A97 1718.
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Robin Martin was named the James P. Tuppeny Head Coach of Men's Track & Field on June 1, 2012. He enters his fourth season in that capacity in 2015-16. A former All-American at Penn, Martin also serves as the middle distance coach for both the men's and women's programs.
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- 1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
- 2 tablespoons 2% milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Stir in bananas, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts.
- Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 15 cupcakes.
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Thanks for sharing Khris! And yes, fabric would be lovely too! I'm thinking about doing another set with fabric this weekend! Take care!
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For the past 29 years, John Huppenthal has dedicated his career to public service, improving the quality of life for all Arizona citizens. As a member of the Chandler City Council (1984 – 1992) he significantly improved city services and citizens' satisfaction levels.
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Can plants, bacteria, and even yogurt identify with your pain? How wide is the gulf between man and plant, if there is a gulf at all? If you're going to have an argument with your significant other, consider avoiding doing so in front of your potted fern:
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"Stripping away the popular image of serene, silver-bearded wisdom,
Rita Skeeter reveals the disturbed
childhood, the lawless youth, the lifelong feuds and the guilty secrets
Dumbledore carried to his
Notes by Michele L. Worley
Page editor Belinda Hobbs
U.S. hardcover edition: pages 13 - 29
U.K. hardcover edition: pages 19 - 30
Timeframe: Sunday, July 27,
In which Harry is preparing to
leave Privet Drive,
emptying his school trunk and packing a
rucksack with the
items most important to him. In the process, he also sorts through the
newspapers of the past few weeks to re-read and save
Dumbledore's obituary. At
the end of his packing, he notices an interview in the current day's
paper in which Rita Skeeter is
talking about her upcoming tell-all biography,
The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore.
Interesting facts and notes about the text of this chapter:
I met Albus Dumbledore at the
age of eleven, on our first day at
So Elphias Doge was in
the same year as Albus, and
therefore is very close to the same age.
Scarcely a year previously
That is, when Albus Dumbledore
would have been ten years old. From
Elphias' phrasing, it
sounds as though the incident happened around the same time of year as the
beginning of the
Hogwarts school year.
his father, Percival,
had been convicted of a savage and well-publicized attack upon three young
According to Aberforth
Ariana Dumbledore
was six years old at the time, so she was four years younger than
Three years after we had started at
Albus' brother,
Aberforth, arrived at school.
So Aberforth was three years
younger than Albus and
therefore a year older than Ariana.
When Albus and I left
Hogwarts we intended to
take the then-traditional tour of the world together
In the Muggle world, that sort of thing used to be referred to as a
"Grand Tour" (although the Muggle version was concerned chiefly
with Europe).
kept telling me to watch out for trout
Elphias' version, when
he first meets Harry
(DH8), is that
"[t]hat woman, or vulture might be a more accurate term, positively
pestered me to talk to her. I am ashamed to say that I became rather rude,
called her an interfering trout, which resulted, as you may have seen, in
aspersions being cast on my sanity."
A flash of brightest blue.
This would have been
Aberforth Dumbledore
Characters introduced in this chapter:
(unnamed) next-door neighbour to
number four, Privet Drive
Characters returning in this chapter:
Potter, Harry
Characters mentioned in this chapter:
Bagshot, Bathilda
Black, Regulus Arcturus (as R.A.B.)
Black, Sirius
Braithwaite, Betty
Burbage, Charity
Diggory, Cedric
Dillonsby, Ivor
Doge, Elphias
(called "Dodgy Doge"
by Rita Skeeter)
Dumbledore, Aberforth
Dumbledore, Albus
Dumbledore, Ariana
Dumbledore, Kendra
Dumbledore, Percival
Dursley, Dudley
Dursley, Petunia Evans
Dursley, Vernon
Flamel, Nicolas
Granger, Hermione
Grindelwald, Gellert
Hagrid, Rubeus
Riddle, Tom (as
He Who Must Not Be Named,
Skeeter, Rita
Snape, Severus
Waffling, Adalbert, the magical theoretician
(unnamed) three young Muggles, attacked by Percival Dumbledore
Settings and locations introduced or returning in this chapter:
number four, Privet Drive
(bedroom, bathroom)
Settings and locations mentioned in this chapter:
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Lake Windermere
Exceptional character moments:
Elphias Doge's obituary
of his friend,
Albus Dumbledore.
Rita Skeeter's upcoming biography of
Albus Dumbledore (which says
more about her than him, in my opinion).
(mentioned) how to repair wounds
(mentioned) Dark Arts
Links and Resources:
alchemy (work with Flamel, also Egyptian)
Azkaban, known prisoners in, past and present
Bestiary, the
Skrewts, Blast-Ended
Harry's textbooks
Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore, The
by Rita Skeeter
Practical Defensive Magic and Its Use Against the Dark Arts,
volume 1
(Quidditch robes, school robes, socks)
duel, wizarding
items and devices
Chocolate Frog cards
Cloak, Invisibility
Marauder's Map
Mirror of Erised, the
mirror, two-way
photograph album
potion-making kit
Quill, Quick-Quotes
Slytherin's locket (false one)
SUPPORT CEDRIC DIGGORY badge
trunk, Harry's
medical magic (dragon pox)
Ministry of Magic
International Statute of Secrecy
Minister for Magic
money (Galleons)
Order of the Phoenix, the
Challenges in Charming
Daily Prophet, the
Practical Potioneer, The
Transfiguration Today
Triwizard Tournament
Memorable lines:
"Skeeter's book contains less
fact than a Chocolate Frog Card."
- Elphias Doge
Strictly British:
Since Harry has "four days left of being unable to perform magic", it is four days before his birthday on 31 July, so it is 27 July.


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MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) - Drew Gooden returned after missing five games with an injured hand and had 17 points and seven rebounds Wednesday night to lead No. 10 Kansas past archrival Kansas State for the 21st consecutive time.
The Jayhawks (22-5, 11-4 Big 12), who have beaten their frustrated state rivals 18 straight times in Manhattan and have never lost in the Wildcats' Bramlage Coliseum, got a big spark from Gooden.
After Quentin Buchanan hit a 12-footer to get Kansas State within 63-58, the 6-foot-9 sophomore made two free throws. Then he went back to the line and missed the back end of a 1-and-1 but got his own rebound and a stick-back that made it 66-58.
He then rebounded Kansas State's next two misses and capped his spree with a short jumper that gave the Jayhawks a 68-58 lead with 4:32 to go.
The near-capacity crowd was the biggest of the year for Kansas State (9-17, 3-12), but included a noisy contingent of Jayhawks fans who made the 90-minute drive down I-70 from Lawrence.
In one section, people held up a huge banner that read, "Allen Fieldhouse West, 13-0 since 1988."
About half the crowd seemed to roar every time either team did anything.
Nick Collison had 13 points for Kansas, while Kirk Hinrich had 12 and Jeff Boschee and Kenny Gregory each had 11.
Larry Reid had 16 points for Kansas State, including two straight baskets that halted a Kansas rally early in the second half.
Hinrich's basket gave the Jayhawks an 11-point lead a moment later but Travis Reynolds responded with a three-point play.
Chenowith, Hinrich and Gooden were all saddled with three fouls with about 12 minutes left. So Collison took over down low for the Jayhawks and hit two straight short jumpers and then added a free throw, staving off a Wildcats charge that got the lead down to four points.
Hinrich's 3-pointer made it 58-50 a minute later.
An angry Kansas coach Roy Williams pulled all his starters out of the game early in the first half and inserted reserves, who immediately sliced five points off Kansas State's six-point lead before giving way once again to the first-teamers.
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College Hockey:UNH Soph Trevor Smith Signs With Islanders
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Sophomore forward Trevor Smith of the New Hampshire men's hockey team has decided to forego his last two seasons as a Wildcat to sign a two-year contact with the New York Islanders of the NHL.
Smith was then assigned to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League, where he signed an amateur tryout contact (ATO) for the remainder of the 06-07 season and playoffs. He played in his first professional game April 1 and registered three shots on goal in a 4-2 win over Albany in Bridgeport, Conn., at the Arena at HarborYard.
He had a breakout sophomore season recording a career-high 43 points (21G, 22A) in 39 games helping UNH to its sixth regular-season title in school history and its sixth straight NCAA Tournament appearance.
Smith, who led the Wildcats in points and goals, was the first UNH player in school history to be named a Hockey East First-Team All-Star. He ranked fourth in the conference in scoring and his 32 points in 27 league games was second best among league skaters.
He had posted a point in 26 of 39 games for the 'Cats with 12 multi-point efforts on the season. Smith notched a point in 10 of the first 11 games of the season with 21 points (11G, 10A) in that time, which included a career-high four points against Colorado College on Oct. 21.
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Text: Staying well informed while in the hospital
Marjorie Bessel, MD - Chief Medical Officer
Banner Gateway Medical Center
Audio: "I'm Dr. Marjorie Bessel, Chief Medical Officer at Banner Gateway Medical Center. I encourage patients to do several things to help them feel informed during their hospital stay."
Text: TAKE NOTES
Image: Male physician talks with patient, who is sitting in a chair in examining room.
Audio: "Here's a helpful list. Take notes. This will help you remember what your doctors have told you and help you keep track of plans for your tests, treatment and medications."
Text: IDENTIFY KEY CARE PROVIDERS
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Audio: "Identify key care providers."
Text: a HOSPITALIST organizes a patient's care
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Audio: "During a hospital stay, a hospitalist usually organizes a patient's care."
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Text: DESIGNATE A FAMILY SPOKESPERSON
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U.S. Attorney George Beck of the Middle District of Alabama said Natacia Webster of Montgomery was sentenced to 50 months in prison on Friday for conspiracy, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
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College Hockey:St. Michael's assistant Berger takes position with Panthers' organization
St. Michael's assistant coach Adam Berger announced his resignation from the program on Wednesday to take a video coach position with the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League.
Berger will join the Rampage on Sept. 16 and will report to both the team and parent Florida Panthers.
"I would like to thank Damian and the entire St. Mike's community for all of their support over the past 12 months," said Berger in a statement. "Being part of such a historic program was a great stepping stone for me to get to the next level. The opportunity to become a member of the Florida Panthers' coaching staff with their AHL affiliate is a great opportunity and a challenge that I am looking forward to. I wish the Ice Knights the best of luck this season."
"I want to thank Adam for his efforts this past season, my first with St. Michael's men's ice hockey," said head coach Damian DiGiulian, who added that a replacement will be announced soon. "Adam fulfilled all of his duties and more and deserves this great opportunity. It is our job here to not only develop student-athletes, but also to develop young coaches so that they may move on to achieve what they would like to pursue professionally. We wish Adam nothing but the best of luck and we will be watching his progress as he moves toward his career goals. It is a credit to St. Michael's College and to our program that he has been offered such a wonderful opportunity."
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The Huntsville Museum of Art continues its series of World War II films with a special presentation of "They Were Expendable" (1945) on Thursday, August 15, 2013, at 6 pm in the Chan Gallery. Admission to the museum is required, but members can attend the event for free.
Directed by John Ford, "They Were Expendable" stars John Wayne, Robert Montgomery, and Donna Reed in a story about PT boat crews in the Philippines. The film was adapted from the novel by William L. White and earned two Oscar nominations in 1946. Jack Holt, Ward Bond, and Marshall Thompson also appear in supporting roles.
The film program is part of a series of events planned to tie into the museum's current exhibit of World War II photographs. The museum will show a different movie each Thursday in August and September, continuing with "Twelve O'Clock High" (1949) on August 22 and "Mister Roberts" (1955) on August 29.
Visit the official website of the Huntsville Museum of Art for more information about this and other upcoming events. The museum is located at 300 Church Street in downtown Huntsville.
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Left: John White (center), Streamwood's director of public works, points out some of the features of a new stormwater cleaning unit during installation in Streamwood, III. Greg Sterchi (left) of CDS Technologies and Trudy Buehler of Mackie Consultants in Rosemont, III., look on. Right: The view from the top of a unit reveals the diversion chamber where debris and suspended solids settle out of the incoming stormwater. The unit is designed with a sump that typically has to be cleaned only one or two times per year. Photo: Bob Mead
The CDS unit relies on water hydraulics and gravity. Stormwater enters the diversion chamber where a weir guides the flow into the unit's separation chamber. A vortex is formed that spins all floatables and most suspended solids to the center of the separation chamber. The trash and suspended solids settle into a sump where they remain until they are removed. The water passes through a self-cleaning screen with the cleaned water then being discharged. Source: CDS
Teacher Deb Perryman (left) and public works director John White work with a crew to clean up Poplar Creek and the Fox River. Photo: Bob Mead
Like a train leaving the station, the impact of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 has gradually gained momentum over the years. After more than a quarter-century the effects of the Clean Water Act, as it is often called, are undeniable: America's surface waters are cleaner than they have been in three decades.
There was a time when the Clean Water Act was not vigorously enforced. A few years ago, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency turned up the heat on enforcement, with particular attention to rules governing point source pollution control and erosion control. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is the portion of the Clean Water Act dealing with point source pollution control. The NPDES states that facilities such as businesses and housing developments that discharge pollutants from any point source into America's waterways must have a permit.
"The NPDES definitely has more bite these days. There is much greater enforcement and fines are being levied for noncompliance," said Trudy Buehler, P.E., with Mackie Consultants in Rosemont, Ill.
The growing emphasis on point source pollution control has focused increasing attention on stormwater runoff. As a result, public works directors all over the country are now addressing the issue, some more eagerly than others. One of the most ardent clean water proponents in northern Illinois is John White, P.E., director of public works for the village of Streamwood, Ill. (population 36,500), a fast-growing suburb about 30 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. In addition to his duties for Streamwood, White serves on the Poplar Creek Watershed Planning Committee, a group that is the prototype for other regional watershed management organizations in the state. For the past several years, White has been actively involved in researching and designing a new residential stormwater system for his community that will incorporate some of the best new pollution control technologies available.
"It's too early to see the results in our local waters, but we're confident that the steps we've taken in designing this system will clean our stormwater runoff and protect the surface water in the area," said White.
Streamwood's newest stormwater system was designed to transfer rainwater runoff from an upscale residential housing development to nearby Poplar Creek and then further downstream to the Fox River. The new development covers 120 acres and has almost 325 dwellings. Part of the acreage will be left as wetlands or detention ponds, meaning that some of the stormwater will not leave the site but instead percolate into the groundwater.
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I have a full hysterectomy scheduled for the 23rd of this month. I will be losing my uterus, cervix, both ovaries and tubes. I keep going between feeling okay about it to crying because I feel so, well, cheated. I know that having the surgery is the best option for me and every doctor I have seen agrees that I cannot put this off any longer.
Do any of you ladies have any advice for before and after the surgery? Like anything I should do before I go in to help relax or feel more confident going in? And things I should do afterward to help feel okay and still feel like a woman? My doctor said he will go in the same incision from my c-section and that the healing process is much the same. I will be starting bio-identical HRT after my surgery but don't know a whole lot about them. Are any of you on them?
Also, how was your sex-life affected, if at all? Is there anything you think I should know in general before I go in?
I'm really nervous about having this surgery, so any advice or encouragement would be wonderful. Thanks in advance. :)
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I just had my hysterectomy the end of March. I am starting to have the hot flashes - the night sweats aren't that bad yet. Mood swings are a different story .. I do not want to take the hormones because of the risks and am looking into something herbal. Read something about the Maca root .. if anyone knows anything about this I would appreciate the advice. Anyway Bellamy, keep your chin up .. looks like you have a little one to take care of .. just remember "DON'T CLAIM IT!"
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First I wanted to say good luck and lots of prayers are sent your way...
I had the same surgery everything removed on may 6, I was a nervous wreck also, but everything went fine its just the whole thought. Just try to relax a little. I know its hard. The only thing I would suggest when you come home is dont push yourself. I couldnt walk up the stairs to get to my bed so slept on the couch for weeks, which is ok. I also made sure I had stool softners in the house and plenty of juice,green tea, and water. For what ever reason I couldnt get enough of this stuff. lol. Even fruits big part of my diet when I got home. You know though I really dont understand that Not feeling like a woman comment, not matter what your still a woman, just some parts are taken out. I was lucky enough to have kids and never wanted anymore so maybe that has a lot do with it. but I never felt I wasn't less than a woman.You shouldnt either.. As far as sex goes, have no idea, Im single but when i finally do get that date its gonna be a lot of fun lol..
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bellamy, I felt the same way as you are now. Ihad my total abdominal hysterectomy with ovarys romoved in Feb 09. All the same as you are going to be going through. Mine was for endo but it didnt help me much. I cried thinking why me and the fact I wouldnt be going through menopause natrually. Other times I would think I really need this since my periods were every 2 weeks for 2 years and nothing worked to stop them. It went reversed and they never stopped in the end. Dont read all the horror stories on the internet. It will only make matters worse. Hysterectomys are the 2nd leading surgery in the US. If your needing support come to us!! We are all here who have had a hyst or going to have one. Your sex life will stop for 6+ weeks depending on when your Dr will release you. I had to take it easy for a while when I resumed sex. It still hurt and I think it was just the healing of my vaginal cuff. I know at my 6 week check up my dr said it was still healing and its a part that your body has to go through. Remember....this is a major surgery. If you are feeling really nervous ask your dr about giving you something to calm you down. You will be just fine. The hard part is waiting and thinking about everything. I now feel much better about knowing I needed my hysterectomy but it took me a while even after wards. Now I can say " I have no painful periods, no pads to deal with!!!" keep your chin up. You will get through this. If you need anyone to chat with give a shout out and I will try to help and give you any info of what I went through pre op and post op. Things to remember all that good stuff drs dont tell you...lol
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Hello! I had my Hysterectomy on Monday and here's my advice--do all housework, laundry, grocery shopping BEFORE you go in the hospital!!! I'm home now and kicking myself for not doing these tasks!!!!! Now, I had the Davinchi (robotic) kind so I'm sure I'll heal faster than you. When you get home, LET PEOPEL WAIT ON YOU!!! If you have kids, try to find a sitter, even just for the day you come home. Trust me, you're gonna feel like crap but they give you pretty stong meds, so you'll be ok. I wish you nothing but luck. Be well! ~heather
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hi well i had my hysterectomy 3 weeks ago and like you i had alot of questions i was nervous scared but i decided i couldnt live with the pain anymore as it was effecting me and my family id been like this for 2 yrs after the surgery i was sore and tired so i just slept the nurses and docs will help you while ur in hospital. i dont feel any different as for the sex question im still wondering that myself as i havent approached it yet due to being too early but on thing i will suggest is make sure u take plenty of indigestion remedies in with you as you can get terrible windy pain also after youve had your bandages off your clothes may rub on the wound which i found i didnt have anything big enough in so i used my sanatry towels i placed one over my wound and it made me more comfortable it really works also make sure you get plenty of rest and help when you come home. its normal to be worried and scared but you will be fine hun good luck and all the best if you would like to know anything else please feel free to ask p.s im also on hrt and i feel great on them xxxx
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Thanks for all the input ladies. I too am looking at a hysto in the very near future and crying and worried about it. Seems all you find on the web is horror stories. My aunt was talking to me the other night and made a good point she said the people on line may have a lot of horror stories but what about all the people that had great experiences. They are off living life and not posting on the web. I suppose that could be true.
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My hysterectomy went great. The pain is worse that a c-section, but tollerable. I only took two pain pills and Iburprofen the rest of the time. If you are uncertain of how you feel about having the surgery, I highly recommend you seek counseling prior to the surgery. Even after if you feel you need it.
Oh yeah, the stool softener was a life saver post-surgery! :)
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Some of the most obvious and immediate beneficiaries of the same-sex walk down the aisle are the myriad enterprises that play a part -- both directly and indirectly -- in the wedding industry. Within the first year of enacting the Marriage Equality Act in June 2011, New York City's economy got a $259 million boost -- well on its way to surpassing the $400 million the State's Senate Independent Democratic Conference had projected over the first three years combined.
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One of my favorite shows nowadays is Modern Family and it just cracks me up. Whenever I come home from work and I need to chill out, watching an episode or two does the trick. There is a gay couple there who has adopted an asian baby named Lily. Writing this post made me think about that first episode where they first took her home to her very own room and sure enough, there's a touch of the gay dads in the room. It looked like this...
Sans the mural on the left wall, this nursery room looked really cozy and pretty in pink. If I would design my own nursery room, I'd go something along this lines too with a bit of tweaking. However, before you get caught with decorating the room with all the cute stuff and decor patterns you can find, remember that the most important thing to consider is the baby's comfort.
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Here's a picture of a nursery room that I like too. See that it's very gender-neutral and the patterns are at a minimum with organized storage options. Again, baby's comfort first. Invest on a really good mattress then the design could follow.
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