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Adaptive Disconnection Based Brain Hemisphere Segmentation in MRI: Applications to Brain Asymmetry Studies
Zhao, Lu
Publication type: Doctoral dissertation
Issue date: 2010-06-22
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Faculty: Faculty of Computing and Electrical Engineering
Department: Department of Signal Processing
With the development of neuroinformatics, a number of large international databases of brain imaging data have been built by integrating images collected from multiple imaging centers or neuroscientific research institutes. This thesis aims to develop accurate, robust and automatic brain image analysis methods that can be applied to analyze the images contained in the large databases. First a fully automatic algorithm, the Adaptive Disconnection method, was developed to segment the brain volume into the left and right cerebral hemispheres, the left and right cerebellar hemispheres and the brainstem in three-dimensional magnetic resonance images. Using the partial differential equations based shape bottlenecks algorithm cooperating with an information potential value clustering process, the method detects and cuts, first, the compartmental connections between the cerebrum, the cerebellum and the brainstem in the white matter domain, and then, the interhemispheric connections of the extracted cerebrum and cerebellum volumes. The modeling of partial volume effect is used to locate cerebrum, cerebellum and brainstem boundaries, and make the interhemispheric connections detectable. With the knowledge of the subject orientation in the scanner, the Adaptive Disconnection method can automatically adapt the variations in subject location and normal brain morphology in different images without the aid of stereotaxic registration. The method was evaluated with one simulated realistic database and three clinical databases. The evaluation results showed that the developed method is very accurate and can well tolerate the image noises and intensity non-uniformity. The Adaptive Disconnection method was applied to analyses of cerebral structural asymmetries in schizophrenia. The obtained results were consistent with previously reported observations and hypotheses of abnormal brain asymmetry in schizophrenia. Furthermore, an automatic shape analysis method was developed based on the Adaptive Disconnection method for studying the Yakovlevian torque in three-dimensional brain magnetic resonance images by numerically modeling the interhemispheric fissure shape with polynomial surface and measuring its regional averaged and local curvature features. This shape analysis method can produce straightforward quantification and geometric interpretation of local and regional Yakovlevian torque.
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Joe Manganiello is spending time with Sofia Vergara, a source confirms to PEOPLE, creating what could be the sexiest couple in Hollywood, new as the relationship may be.
"They just started to hang out," the source says. Reps for both actors had no comment.
The news comes just after Manganiello, 37, raved about the Colombian bombshell in an interview with PEOPLE for the Hottest Bachelors issue.
"You're gonna get me in trouble. I don't want to be like a home-wrecker. This person is engaged," he said of Vergara, who split from fiancé Nick Loeb in May. "She's got the curves, she's got a beautiful face, beautiful hair, just gorgeous. Naturally beautiful. She's feisty!"
The True Blood hunk (whose character Alcide had a shocking scene in Sunday's episode) and the Modern Family star first met in May at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
For Manganiello, dating his celebrity crush is a dream come true.
"There was a picture someone snapped at the White House Correspondents' Dinner where they caught me looking at Sofia Vergara's butt," he told PEOPLE during the Hottest Bachelor interview. "When you talk about being manipulated, that's what I'm talking about. It's like a moment of zen. There is nothing in my brain. If only I could meditate that well. I don't go after other people's women. She's got a guy. If she was single, I would be like, poof!"
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Roy Lee Volkman, 78, of Lawrenceville, passed away Monday, December 31, 2012, at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville.
He was born August 29, 1934, in Vincennes, Ind., the son of William John and Joe Ann (Koonce) Volkman. He married Isabell Frederick on January 15, 1955, and she survives.
Roy worked as a truck driver and laborer for Emulsion, Inc. for 36 years. He was a member of the Wesleyan Church. Roy enjoyed yard work and fishing.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Fred, Vic, Bob and Frank, and two sisters Evelyn Gosnell and Marie Wimberly.
Survivors include his wife Isabell, of Lawrenceville; one son, Ronald (Joetta) Volkman, of Evansville, Ind.; one daughter, Paula (Steve) Waller, of Phoenix, Ariz.; one brother, Richard (Mary) Volkman, of St. Marys, Ga.; one sister, Dorothy Ralston, of Lawrenceville; and three grandchildren, Brandon Waller, Marisa and Kelsey Volkman.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lawrenceville City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wesleyan Church.
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Monday, December 16, 2013
As he made his way down the hallway late one night, Jim Kirwan saw his father standing with his back toward him through a crack in the bedroom door.
That peek was the last time he'd ever see his father alive as he passed away from a massive heart attack just hours later. Kirwan was 20 years old, his father 47.
"He died, in my view, because he didn't exercise," Kirwan said. "Essentially, no exercise and I believe that was, ultimately, the driving force behind his death."
Since then, Kirwan, now 58, has made promoting exercise and healthy living his life's mission. Through his newest health initiative, Get America Moving, he's hoping to have a national impact on the promotion of healthy living and exercise. He has launched a start-up website that is centered on initiating exercise and healthy makeover through carefully measured programs and simplistic plans.
"I don't want to sound naïve here when I think that a guy in Mount Pleasant can change the world but if you don't start out with big intentions, you'll never get there," Kirwan said. "We have, what I call, the inactivity epidemic. The vast majority of Americans don't exercise enough but the problem is, they don't know that. On the exercise front, I've decided I need to make a stand here, make a contribution, shake a few trees."
To literally get America moving, beginning Jan. 2 Kirwan is offering a free 30-day exercise challenge on www.GetAmericaMoving.com that he hopes will spark a trend toward healthy living. The challenge is made up of instructional videos and comprehensive workout plans that Kirwan says offer step-by-step exercise formulas for all skill and ability levels without gym memberships or extensive equipment. From there, the options are limitless. Participants can take Kirwin's program as far as they want after the trial period. He suggests joining the challenge Jan. 2 to work through it at a similar pace as others, but says anyone interested can get involved at any time.
"It's to challenge, encourage and motivate people to exercise," Kirwan said. "A lot of people start doing things but they don't give it enough time and they let it fall by the wayside. I will hold their hand. And this is easy. They can do it. I'm trying to get people in the habit of exercise and build the confidence to keep going."
Kirwan moved from Ireland to America in 2003 with plans of becoming entrenched in the fitness world in the United States. In 2004, he founded TrySports in Mount Pleasant, which has since grown into five-store regional chain for triathlon sporting equipment and training. Kirwan prided himself on TrySports' hands-on community outreach. When his responsibilities evolved from shop founder to business CEO, he knew it was time for a change. Get America Moving now allows him to return to the hands-on approach while maximizing his reach and help people start exercising, get healthy and realize their athletic potential.
"In a sense, I'm taking the same concept that we used with TrySports, getting involved in the community and getting people to try sports, and transplanting it to a much wider and broader theme across the nation," Kirwan said. "I talk about being on a mission and it sounds funny sometimes, but I really do feel like so strongly about this topic. I see so little happening out there. There's so much confusion and if nobody else is going to do anything, than I'm going to do it."
His motivation stills burns as strong as it did years ago. He thinks about his father daily and shudders at the thought of the circumstances that cut his life short. He's lost several other friends since then to health-related issues. His dream for Get America Moving is to have a widespread impact on what he deems as a national health crisis, but says if he can transform the lives of even a small population, he says his mission will be a success.
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Well, now I've heard it all! A few mornings ago I was awakened by a cell phone ringing, but it wasn't mine nor my wife's. And it was coming from just outside my bedroom window. As I lay there slowly coming to full consciousness, I realized that the phone was ringing sporadically with no regular pattern. Suddenly it dawned on me (no pun intended) that I was not hearing a phone, but a bird, probably a Mockingbird or Starling, that had added to his repertoire a modern cell phone ring tone! I was aghast. "No" I thought, "Surely not. It can't be." But it was and for the last three days I have heard not one, but two different ring tones. I planned to record them while spring was still approaching and bird songs would soon peak. Else, who is going to believe me.
But even worse, if this phenomenon is real and continues to spread, can you imagine what the future holds? The world will be inundated with the sounds of hundreds of birds, mimicking dozens of ring tones, disrupting communication, driving some of us insane.
But this morning, I heard no cell phone. "Great" I thought, maybe it was just a freak, one-time occurence, and my sanity would no longer be threatened. I went outside where the usual urban bird species were singing their natural songs. Cardinals, Robins, Starlings, and even Mockingbirds, but then I heard it, a low, brrrrrrrr......., and another brrrrrrrr......and another.
No, not that, please, it can't be?
The bird I'd heard before was now in "VIBRATE MODE!"
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You are right. I have noticed this as well. Several times I have been on my porch and heard what I thought was my cell phone inside. After walking back in I discovered that it was a bird. Here is a site to listen to different bird calls, many do have cell phone characteristics. Go here - http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/9003...
-- Posted by neildoolin on Fri, Mar 14, 2008, at 4:37 AM
I haven't heard the birds repeating ringtones from cell phones but I did hear some birds that apparently roosted near the firestation near the hospital that imitated the fire truck and ambulance sirens. It kinda threw me for a bit as I looked around for the flashing lights.
Just be glad there aren't the annoying people talking too loud for public conversation close by as well.
-- Posted by miked on Fri, Mar 14, 2008, at 10:06 AM
This is very interesting, and has encouraged me to test a theory I had last summer.
I have a Mocking Bird in my yard. They can repeat the calls of many birds. So what if I play a series of maybe a three note pattern on my electric guitar, while the bird is nearby.
Will it be able to mimic it back to me?
I will let you know how this comes out.
-- Posted by bond007 on Fri, Mar 14, 2008, at 4:37 PM
great stuff. I also understand that the same species of birds in different parts of the USA have accents, just like we do (new yorker versus someone from Dyersburg)... comments please. thanks
-- Posted by rewh on Tue, Apr 29, 2008, at 7:59 AM
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Gravimetric force is the force which makes up many different gravimetric relationships sometimes used as the definition of gravimetric energy, such as how the force between two planets prevents them from colliding. This force can be extreme, such as a gravimetric eddy, or minor such as the force the planet Earth exerts on its sun.
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How and when did you start riding, how has it evolved ever since, and what got you into racing?
I started riding when I was three and a half. My mom bought me a PW50. We surprised my dad with the idea of riding and I started racing when I turned four. Ever since then, I raced Friday nights at Starwest, worked up through the ranks during amateurs, and started racing pro when I was 17.
Was there any particular experience that made you consider pursue racing professionally?
Pursuing a professional career mostly came from winning amateur races and winning titles at Loretta Lynn's. It was just naturally the next step to take. I raced a couple outdoors as a privateer and then got picked up by a professional team soon after.
Who were/are your idols on and off the track?
On the track, my idols would be the previous champions like Jeff Ward and Jeremy McGrath. Off the track, Jenson Button. He is an F1 driver.
Do you have any specific goals for your racing in your future?
My main goal is to be successful. I want to put my name in the history books.
In what conditions and what terrain do you most enjoy riding?
I do my best in hot, humid weather. I like rough and rutted conditions.
Any activities that aren't moto-related?
I like to drive RC cars, fishing, mountain biking and driving my tractor.
Please answer, if possible, with one word only.
Trick/move: wing it
Band: The Band Perry
Movie: Shooter
Drink: NON healthy root beer
Food: Submarina
Country: Holland
Place to ride: Glen Helen
Car: GMC truck
What do you like about SCOTT?
I like the product and how personable they are. I like that they pay attention to riders' input.
What are your favorite SCOTT products?
Their goggles and clothing
What SCOTT products are you using this year?
Cycle wear, goggles and glasses.
Where would you like to see yourself in 5 years?
I would like to have more championships with SCOTT products, and hopefully build a lifelong relationship with SCOTT!
What sponsors do you ride for besides SCOTT?
Monster Energy, Pro Circuit, Kawasaki, Specialized, SRAM and Thor. I have tons of sponsors!
People you feel you need to thank:
I want to thank my team, my parents, Keleigh, Joe and Nicole, Bayley, my family, everyone out there who has helped me accomplish what I have so far.
What's playing on your iPod right now?
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In August 2009, Brown was sentenced to six months of community labor, five years of probation and the one-year domestic-violence class. He was also ordered to pay fines and told not to have any communication with Rihanna for five years.
He was convicted of assaulting Rihanna in the early hours of Feb. 8, 2009, during an argument in a vehicle in Los Angeles.
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Far North Dallas police Volunteers In Patrol group celebrates 20-year anniversary
The Dallas police Volunteers In Patrol concept didn't exactly get off to a hot start.
Months after its inception in March 1992, The Dallas Morning News reported that there had been minimal community response to a program that, "aims to rid neighborhoods of crime by recruiting homeowners as extra sets of eyes and ears for Dallas police."
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Efforts to recruit volunteers have not been all in vain. In an attempt to reduce their neighborhood crime, one group is making plans to sign up for classes.
"We want to keep our neighborhood safe," said Spring Creek Crimewatch president Jenifer Zihlman. "The more things that we can do as eyes for the police, the safer our neighborhood will be."
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5 Nerd Hacks That Make You Less of a Jerk
The Internet proves that nerds are capable of the most amazing shit, then losing 100 percent of that shit at the least provocation. Connecting ourselves to a global computer network didn't raise us to the next level of consciousness and teach us all kung fu; it left millions of people acting like monkeys, screaming and flinging shit instead of ninja stars.
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"If you don't like my Matrix/Planet of the Apes crossover, you're WORSE THAN ORANGUHITLER!"
There are people who spend longer improving their phones than their own personality, and it shows. I've come up with some temporary fixes for the problem. Please note that I am not a professional mindwrangler, or even a psycherodeo clown, as I'm sure I've just demonstrated by thinking they're called that.
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"Those words indicate that you have issues with repressed stupidity."
But I am a textbook-and-then-reading-beyond-the-course nerd, and I spent most of my childhood battling for the remote control instead of emotional control, so now my brain conjures up all manner of idiocies and anxieties. But just like the best '80s heroes (who raised me), I use my bizarrely specific skill to solve my problems. I've MacGyvered mental upgrades out of decades of reclaimed dorkishness.
#5. Remove the Asshole Diode
All humans come with an asshole-detection system, but it's fitted with an asshole diode to prevent it from turning on them. They can recognize even the smallest flaws in everyone around them but see no problem in loudly describing those flaws on their mobile phone on an overnight train.
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"And ugh! Everyone on this train is so rude, constantly staring at me and stealing knives from the cafeteria car!"
I once heard a guy on a train explain to his buddy how he'd been speeding, drunk, with broken headlights, after midnight, through a small rural town, and he'd only had an accident because "some asshole" had stopped at a red light. Truly, there are none so blind as those who will not see, especially when they can't see because their heads are so far up their own asses that they've spiraled through their own colon twice.
To improve your life, remove that diode. My first response in any crisis situation is now "Would things improve if I stopped being an asshole?" and the answer is always "yes." It doesn't matter if I was originally the asshole: The question is, am I now being an asshole? Too many people take the least provocation as an excuse to throw off their secret identity of Bearable Human, releasing their true power as the Incredible Dickhead.
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People latch on to these righteous excuses to get angry because rage endorphins are a free drug high. But another angry person on any side of any situation always makes it worse. The asshole diode doesn't check who's to blame, or how wrong they were. The important thing is that you, now, personally stop making things worse. In fact, if everyone else is in screaming mode, cooling off and standing back puts you in the best position. Because the wise person knows that he knows nothing, and the outright brilliant person makes sure he's not being a jerk about it.
#4. Jet Pack Sex
A brain trained by action movies loves to rebuild reality as a hero against the evil hordes, but a shortage of giant-metal-toothed henchmen in the public sector means that most people end up fighting mental battles against co-workers or loved ones instead. The problem is that throwing your shift supervisor through a 40th floor window really doesn't solve anything. It will feel awesome for about a minute. The following 15 to 20 years without parole, not so much.
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"Yes, I'm calling about the new opening in your department. Yes, I know he hasn't even hit the ground yet."
We love being the righteously wronged, even if that means retconning reality or conjuring up fights that haven't even happened. Imagining a conversation with someone you don't like can easily veer off into imaginary arguments, and you end up rehearsing righteous rants that will put them in their place once and for all.
The problem with this rehearsal is that we only rehearse things in order to say them later in front of an audience. And that never works. In your mind, the other people listen and are moved by logic, but if either of you lived in such a wonderful world, you wouldn't be fantasizing about screaming at them. Because that's what this is: a fantasy. A terrible, petty fantasy. Which is why I recognize these and immediately shunt my imaginary self into jet pack sex.
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They don't market it as a sex toy because they lack imagination.
The infinite potential of the human imagination shouldn't be used for bickering. If you find yourself in an imaginary argument, strap on your psychic boosters and soar into the skies, and also into/onto the beautiful body of your choice. This leaves you much better disposed toward the world and, handily, better equipped to deal with whatever argument you were fearing, usually by preventing it from becoming an argument at all.
I've evolved this fantasy so far that I've replaced the jet packs with the hands and feet of movie-model Iron Man armor, crossing their flight-formation coding with the Kama Sutra. I've gotten as far as imagining the basic unit tests that would prevent them from moving too far apart during high velocity maneuvers and avoided approximately infinity fights, meaning my Mental Mile High Club has actually created more sex for me in the real world.
I'm not suggesting that you rewire your mind to believe that you're a Roman emperor, striding around the house in underwear and bed sheets while sipping exotic liqueurs and proclaiming yourself undisputed lord of all you survey. I mean, don't get me wrong, I absolutely do that, but that's a normal part of freelancing. Pretty much the point, actually.
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Half of my subjects are sleepy, and the other half have known problems with authority.
Nor am I claiming the title from Warhammer 40,000, the Holy Emperor, a being whose mind uses machinery to range across all creation while his shattered body must remain connected to a series of tubes. Again, that's just a basic truth of online freelancing. Especially after drinking.
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I've had hangovers like this, but with a porcelain throne.
The point here is the slaves who'd keep triumphant Roman emperors moored to reality. "You too are mortal," the slave would whisper at the very highest moments of the emperor's glory. I totally have that. Millions of us have that: a nagging knot of neurons whose only function is to sift through your history and heave the most humiliating memories right into your mind's eye. The most embarrassing events, the worst mistakes ... they wait until you're striding along in the sun and then whisper in your ear, "Remember how you're an idiot who did terrible things?"
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"Oh God, I'm right!"
Instead of cringing at past mistakes (a route to craziness) or wondering why bits of your own brain seem to hate you (a fast track to absolute psychotic breakdown), interpret it as the emperor's adviser. Every time a past mistake is offered up, I decide that my brain is trying to teach me something, extract the lesson, make a resolution, and move on. "Oh, that was when I was too greedy. I should make sure other people have some before finishing things." "That was when I was too shy. When you want to talk to someone, say hello!" "That was when I was a colossal horny tit with absolutely no redeeming features, aka a teenager. So just be grateful I'm older now."
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"Whatever, Grandpa, I'm a teenager and I already know everything. Now excuse me while I wonder
how to walk up to a girl and talk to her for four years."
It's an excellent error-checking system. Of course, since I rerouted the auto-rue system to make me feel better, it's almost completely stopped working. I think the neurons are in there trying to burst a blood vessel directly, thinking "Let's see you feel good about THIS."
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We are so excited for our partner Beauticurve, who gave birth two weeks early! The new mom is currently enjoying some bonding time with her newborn, so check back next week for the answers to your questions! We can't wait to hear from Rochelle on all things fashion, maternity style, pregnancy and motherhood! You can shop her outfit below featuring our new Plus styles and make sure you check out the new collection here: http://bit.ly/2dgROaI!.
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We couldn't agree more with our momspiration Jessica Simpson! Happy Momspiration Monday!
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Mom-to-be & blogger Beauticurve has been styling pieces from our new Plus Collection & we couldn't be happier to see her embracing her bump! Head to the blog to shop this look & for more maternity style inspiration from Rochelle + she shares with us her favorite styles from the line: http://bit.ly/2cscgXs!
We're craving Blushing Basics's casual weekend style. To recreate her outfit, shop our striped dress here: http://bit.ly/2cjtN1N. Shop more dresses for the season: http://bit.ly/1TXCQWL.
How are you dressing the bump today?
Refresh your wardrobe with new styles like lightweight sweaters and sateen pants that work well now & transition perfectly for fall. Shop the outfit below & more new arrivals to wear now and later here: http://bit.ly/29XAftc.
Pointelle Dot Maternity Sweater: http://bit.ly/2c0D93Q
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Go from desk to dinner in a classic shirt dress. For style tips & to shop this dress + more of our fashion-forward and versatile workwear pieces, head to the blog: http://bit.ly/2cOG4wH.
Feel supported in style with our Secret Fit Belly®. Designed specifically to grow with you, our exclusive seamless and stretchy maternity panel can be worn up or down for custom coverage while comfortably hugging your belly during all stages pre-and-post pregnancy. Head to the blog for more info & to shop our new fall styles: http://bit.ly/2dngfGA
Keeping comfortable while you sleep is especially important for the mom-to-be and new mom. Refresh your sleepwear with our new styles including maternity sleep pants and camis, equipped with clip down nursing features for after baby's arrival. Shop these night time essentials: http://bit.ly/1YNmjEO.
Style the bump in essentials like destructed maternity jeans and a basic tee & add a trendy layering piece. Recreate the look worn by @oneteacherstyle below. How are you dressing the bump today?
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Maternity Jeans: http://bit.ly/1NQ3Out
Elbow Sleeve Decorative Trim Maternity Blouse: http://bit.ly/2cRZ38Q
It's easy to see why the Side Ruched dress is a mom-to-be favorite. This bump-flattering staple comes in neutrals, prints and stripes and can be dressed up or down. Shop this cobalt style worn by @madelyn.weaver & more: http://bit.ly/2cb2Hg3.
As if we needed another reason to LOVE Beyoncé! Happy Momspiration Monday! Who's your momspiration? Tag them below!
@careymbender shows how to warm up a pair of our white maternity jeans for the fall season. Shop and recreate her style:
Jessica Simpson Long Secret Fit Belly Faux Front Pockets Jegging Maternity Pants: http://bit.ly/2cBjNjA
Maternity White Pants: http://bit.ly/2d9IR3k
Graphic Maternity Tees: http://bit.ly/2deYsiQ
Maternity Tops: http://bit.ly/2d6B8Ho
Maternity Jackets: http://bit.ly/2drubfj
Have a pregnancy, maternity style or fashion question? We know this time in your life can bring up a whole host of new thoughts, which is why we are partnering with mom-to-be and blogger, Beauticurve, who is expecting her first, for her advice to other expecting moms and fashionistas everywhere! Submit your questions below and stay tuned for Wednesday, September 28th, for the answers from Rochelle on her page! Great fashion comes in every size and Rochelle proves that while styling her bump in pieces from our new Plus Collection. Love Rochelle's outfit? Shop the look and more of our new Plus styles here: http://bit.ly/2dgROaI!
This week's maternity style inspiration from expecting mom Elizabeth Bresson showcases one of our favorite wardrobe essentials: the little black dress! In an outfit that can be worn to work, out for dinner or even just lounging around the house, head to the blog to shop and read why you should recreate the look. http://bit.ly/2ctPstc
Happy Friday! Who's ready for the long weekend ahead!? Show off your bump in style in the mom-to-be favorite, a Side Ruched dress
Shop the look: http://bit.ly/1U69lC0 and more Side Ruched dresses: http://bit.ly/2cb2Hg3.
Thanks to @ngodinezphotography for the maternity style inspiration!
We've listened to your feedback and are so excited to announce the launch of our new Plus Collection with an improved fit available in-stores and online! Women of all sizes want great style & our new collection celebrates every expecting mom while allowing her to stay true to her personal style throughout her pregnancy journey. Head to the blog to shop & read more about this exciting new line! http://bit.ly/2ctgGxV
We're starting this week showcasing fall fashion inspiration from expecting mom Navy Grace. Head to the blog to shop our flannel dress + read style tips for dressing the bump this season. http://bit.ly/2c99vsN
Fashionable yet easy maternity styles are always top-of-mind when expecting. This week's maternity style inspiration from COZY CHIC MOMMY shows how with staple maternity pieces, you can create a look that is anything but basic! Head to the blog for style tips & to recreate the outfit! http://bit.ly/2cGA9rY
Did you see Beauticurve's date night style in our black dress? Shop the look here: http://bit.ly/2degq6z and more of our new Plus styles here: http://bit.ly/2dgROaI!
Have a pregnancy, maternity style or fashion question? Don't forget to submit your questions to Rochelle for our Q+A here: http://bit.ly/2diBIl3!
The mom-to-be go-to: maternity jeans & stripes. Shop this look of maternity essentials below. What are your must-have styles?
Long Sleeve Henley Collar Henley Maternity T Shirt: http://bit.ly/2dgC4Ye
Under Belly Faux Front Pockets Skinny Leg Maternity Jeans: http://bit.ly/2cjVI0B
Striped Maternity Tops: http://bit.ly/2aaMnwT
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From tiny blooms that add just a touch of the trend, to bold and graphic patterns that demand attention, this recurring classic print is sure to last. To shop our fresh new florals & for style tips, head to the blog: http://bit.ly/2cRYdZX.
"Motherhood Maternity denim won't steer you wrong. The jeans are extremely comfortable and the top makes me feel like a million bucks!" - COZY CHIC MOMMY. Take a style cue from Rachel and shop her full getup in our styles below. How are you styling the bump today?
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A stylish (and sleepy) start to the day! We had to share this sweet mom-to-be moment from @lacy_joy, who just announced she's having a baby girl! Get the look in our striped dress: http://bit.ly/1U69lC0.
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Mrs Seacannon shows off her momiform in our floral blouse & a pair of our maternity jeans. What's your go-to maternity outfit?
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Pregnancy is truly amazing! Starting this week with an inspiring quote from our momspiration Kristen Bell. Happy Momspiration Monday!
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Even for a 4-year-old, Blake Doossche is a proverbial ball of energy.
If you go
What: Third annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis.
When: Saturday, 5K run/walk starts at 9 a.m., 1-mile Rudolph Run at 10 a.m., and Dasher Dash kids runs at 10:15 a.m.
Where: Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital, 3500 U.S. Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant.
Fees: $35 for 5K run, $30 for 5K walk, $20 for Rudolph Run 1-mile, and $15 for Dasher Dash kids runs.
Early pick-up: 5-7 p.m. Friday at TrySports.
On the web: www.arthritis.org
On a playground last week, he darted between equipment, climbing, jumping, running and sliding, with joyful abandon, even though he was the only kid there.
Arthritis in the U.S.
Arthritis is a complex family of musculoskeletal disorders with many causes, not yet fully understood, and so far there are no cures. It consists of more than 100 different diseases or conditions that destroy joints, bones, muscles, cartilage and other connective tissues, hampering or halting physical movement.
Arthritis is the leading cause of disability and second most frequently reported chronic condition in the U.S.
Today, arthritis strikes 50 million Americans, or one in every five adults.
Unless the trend is reversed, by 2030, an estimated 67 million adults in the U.S. will have arthritis.
An estimated 294,000 children under age 18 have some form of arthritis or rheumatic condition. This represents approximately 1 in every 250 children in the U.S.
No one would think that the little guy with an ever-present grin on his face had a disease often associated with old age: arthritis.
"When I tell people he has arthritis," father Woody Doossche says, "they are stunned and usually say they think arthritis is something that grandmothers suffer from."
The discovery
He and wife Amanda Doossche, who live in Mount Pleasant, noticed something was wrong at 20 months when Blake would wake up in the middle of the night crying in pain. When they asked him what was wrong, he told them his legs were hurting.
Initially, they chalked it up to being an active, growing child. Amanda, a physical therapist at Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital, tried to ease the pain with massages and warm blankets.
"It was hard to see him in so much pain," recalls Amanda. "Our biggest concern is where is the pain coming from and how can we help him sleep through the night. Everything during the day was fine. He was running and jumping, but it was when he slowed down that it was very concerning."
But then she noticed something. When he reached to pick up a crayon, he had difficulty gripping it. Looking closer, his finger joints looked swollen.
They took Blake to a pediatric rheumatologist who diagnosed him with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a form of rheumatoid arthritis. It is now managed with a weekly injection of a low dose of Methotrexate, originally developed as chemotherapy drug, and daily anti-inflammatories.
The reach of arthritis
Arthritis, which basically includes osteoarthritis, juvenile and rheumatoid, is not just a disease of old age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, two-thirds of the 50 million Americans with some form of arthritis are under the age of 65, including nearly 300,000 children.
It is the most common cause of disability in the United States and, because of the aging population and the obesity epidemic, is expected to grow in scope. The CDC estimates 67 million Americans will have arthritis by 2030.
More than a third of sufferers have physical limitations due to the disease.
Yet in terms of health awareness among the public goes, arthritis often is overshadowed by diseases that have higher mortality rates, says Joyce Gilles, Lowcountry branch director of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Arthritis Foundation.
Gilles has been working to raise awareness of arthritis in the Lowcountry and started one of the foundation's signature events, a Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis, at Roper's Mount Pleasant Hospital in 2011.
The third annual event, which includes a 5K timed run, a 5K walk, a one-mile Rudolph Run and Dancer Dash kids race, will be Saturday morning. It already has surpassed its goal of raising $21,800, and that's without a presenting sponsor. She expects the event to draw 500 total participants, more than double the 180 in the first year.
Nationwide, more than 100 Jingle Bell runs, most set for this weekend, are expected to raise $6.6 million for the foundation this year, according to its website.
Gilles says 87 percent of the money raised goes to the support the mission of the foundation, including programs and research on preventing and treating the disease.
"If you live long enough, and many of us will, you're going to get arthritis," says Gilles. "But arthritis is far from being a grandmother's disease."
Frontline view
Allison Swanson, a physician's assistant at Charleston Bone & Joint, lives on the frontlines of arthritis on a daily basis and says more research on arthritis is critical to addressing the needs of a growing arthritis population in the future.
"It's crippling for so many people," says Swanson. "So if we can do more things for people on the front end of arthritis the better."
Like the Doossches and Gilles, Swanson sees arthritis as a disease of all ages, in part because some people are more genetically prone to getting it.
"The sad part of me is telling someone in their 30s that they have to stop running because of their arthritis. ... Many take it as an early loss of their youth," she says.
The single resource offering the most support for arthritis sufferers, Swanson adds, is the Arthritis Foundation, which she often refers patients to for information and support.
Reach David Quick at 937-5516.
Even before his diagnosis of having juvenile arthritis, Blake Doossche, now 4, never let the arthritis in his knees and hands keep him from being active. The problems started when he stopped moving. Here, he plays at the Park West playground as parents Woody and Amanda Doossche look on.×
Blake Doossche, 4, is a happy, energetic boy, despite having juvenile arthritis, and stops playing momentarily at the Park West playground for a photo with his parents, Woody and Amanda Doossche.×
Among the events at the annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis will be Dasher Dash kids runs, starting at 10:15 a.m. Saturday.×
If you missed last weeks Reindeer Run or just want another opportunity to don antlers and Christmas garb, the third annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis in Mount Pleasant will give locals another chance.×


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Pfizer Animal Health introduces new, 250 mL vial of EXCENEL® RTU
Pfizer Animal Health introduces new, 250 mL vial of EXCENEL® RTU
EXCENEL® RTU (ceftiofur hydrochloride) Sterile Suspension is now available in a 250 mL vial. This gives producers and veterinarians a more convenient size of the only treatment for metritis – that also has zero milk discard – approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
"Veterinarians and producers already know they can count on EXCENEL RTU to be at its best when metritis is at its worst," says Matt Nelson, marketing manager, cattle anti-infectives, for Pfizer Animal Health. "We are pleased to introduce the new 250 mL vial in response to customer requests for a larger, more convenient size."
The larger size allows producers and veterinarians to treat more cattle with one vial, which takes up less space on the shelf and produces less waste. EXCENEL RTU is indicated to treat acute post-partum metritis, as well as the major causes of pneumonia and foot rot, with the convenience of zero-day milk withdrawal and a short three-day meat withhold. The product is backed by the Residue Free Guarantee* from Pfizer Animal Health, providing assurance that when used according to label indications, EXCENEL RTU will not cause a violative residue in milk or meat.
"EXCENEL RTU is an efficacious, responsible fresh cow treatment that helps keep cows' milk in the tank," Nelson says.
To keep your cows working the responsible way with EXCENEL RTU, contact your veterinarian or Pfizer Animal Health representative. Visit www.AvoidResidues.com to learn more about the Residue Free Guarantee and how to prevent drug residues on the dairy.
Important Safety Information: As with all drugs, EXCENEL RTU should not be used in animals found to be hypersensitive to the product. EXCENEL RTU has a pre-slaughter withdrawal period of three days.
About Pfizer Animal Health
Pfizer Animal Health, a business of Pfizer Inc., is a world leader in discovering and developing innovative animal vaccines and prescription medicines, investing an estimated $300 million annually in animal health product research and development. For more information about how Pfizer Animal Health works to ensure a safe, sustainable global food supply from healthy livestock, fish and poultry; or helps companion animals and horses to live longer, healthier lives, visit www.PfizerAH.com


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NIAGARA FALLS – A Niagara Avenue man was arrested Tuesday charged with rape and assault.
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An East Aurora man faces felony drug charges after a traffic stop Saturday in Holland.
State police stopped Jasper R. Jaworski, 22, about 7 p.m. on Route 16 for speeding before a trooper reported detecting a strong odor of marijuana in the car. State police said they found 4 grams of ecstasy and marijuana paraphernalia in the vehicle.
Jaworski was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and marijuana possession. He was arraigned and taken to the Erie County Holding Center, where he was ordered held on $1,000 bail. He will return to Holland Town Court at a later date.
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The 25-year-old athlete was driving in the early hours of Monday (28Jul14) when one of his vehicle's tires exploded, causing his car to grind to a halt.
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The U.S. may still be the world's superpower, but its dominance in biopharma is eroding as China and India add more innovation to their booming life science industries. The result augurs years of growing competition for biopharma enterprises, and their jobs, just as all three nations are looking to the industry for future growth.
To be sure, the U.S. continues to enjoy the world's largest biopharma industry by establishments (48,059; Battelle); public-company revenues ($61.6 billion in 2010; Ernst & Young); size of prescription-drug market ($307 billion; IMS); jobs (1.42 million; Battelle); venture capital ($4.733 billion last year; MoneyTree Report); R&D research (just over $100 billion in private and public spending); and patents (6,601 within classes 424, 435, and 514 last year; USPTO).
So Uncle Sam remains biopharma's anchor—or more accurately, two anchors. California and Massachusetts are the top states in biopharma jobs, companies, venture capital raised, NIH grant funding awarded, and patents granted.
But India and China have grown faster. Both emerged more than a decade ago as offshoring havens driven by lower wages and less red tape. India capitalized on strong chemistry, generic drug development, and a services sector, while China invested heavily in biopharma infrastructure, attracting more than $1 billion in investment from global giants and hundreds of new startups.
"Both countries have a role to play in the global R&D footprint, and both countries have a role to play in the global commercial footprint as well. Obviously China is still the much larger commercial opportunity and will be, at least for the foreseeable future," Simon Goodall, partner and managing director with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), told GEN.
With annual growth averaging 22%, more than triple the 6.2% global average, China's drug market rocketed from $33 billion in 2007 to $126 billion in the first seven months of 2011. The 12th Five-Year Plan (2011–15) commits 2 trillion yuan ($317.75 billion) to biopharma, one of seven strategic sectors expected to comprise a combined 8% of GDP. China hopes to expand its biopharma workforce from 250,000 to 1 million jobs by 2015.
In January, China issued its National Program on Bioscience Technology Development 2010–2020. Goals include producing a "biotech talent pyramid" with three to five "worldclass" scientists in major diseases and biofuel; 30 to 50 innovators in teams focused on genomics, stem cells, cloned animals, and neuroscience; plus 300 to 500 "leaders", 3,000 to 5,000 senior managers, 30,000 to 50,000 "specialists," and 300,000 bioindustry "experts" in biomedicine, bio-agriculture, biomanufacturing, and bioenvironment.
Many will fill positions at the new big pharma R&D centers, where they will be paid an average 60% to 70% of U.S. salaries. However, the wage gap is shrinking due to Chinese inflation and the demand by companies exceeds the supply of researchers, according to Jim J. Zhang, Ph.D., president and managing director of JZMed, which provides outsourcing consulting to Western biopharmas expanding into China.
Officials will also need to upgrade the nation's government R&D infrastructure over the next few years. Between 2006 and 2010, according to BCG, China's biopharma industry nearly tripled its R&D investment to $3.5 billion.
"I think there is a recognition that the SFDA [State Food and Drug Administration] oftentimes can be slower than companies in terms of their review times and the processes to begin clinical trials, particularly those related to first in human studies in China," said Michael Choy, a principal in BCG's Shanghai office.
"While the 12th Five-Year Plan can certainly provide a boost to programs and companies, it's also, I think, a signal of some of the things that are to come that will also be very important to unlocking innovation in China.
China's biopharma boom has spawned efforts by industry groups in California and Massachusetts to engage—and, they hope, grow—with the world's most populous nation. In April, BIOCOM, the industry group for San Diego and southern California, completed a trade mission to China aimed, in part, at persuading local biopharmas to expand into the San Diego region.
Biopharma in San Diego County employed 41,937 in 1,705 establishments last year. University of California, San Diego and numerous research institutes anchor a region where Merck and Johnson & Johnson have created incubators to nurture startups alongside home-grown giants that include Gen-Probe, which is being acquired by Hologic, and Illumina. San Diego biopharmas won $835 million from NIH (FY '11) and $498 million in venture capital (2011).
Joseph Panetta, BIOCOM's president and CEO, said his seventh trip to China in two and a half years left him most impressed with the advancement of Chinese biopharma companies toward innovation.
"Two and a half years ago, you really wouldn't see anything in the way of a startup that you would recognize as being similar to a biotech company over here," he explained. "This year, we visited a couple."
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I'm not gay, but when the mood strikes I'll give the occasional tuck and blow.
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The chemical element comprising the 'hidden mass' of the universe. Scientists have speculated for years about 'dark matter' but have recently discovered that in fact it is all stored in fat people. Fat people NEVER eat enough to become the size that they are, the extra matter contained within their foul frames is in fact composed of Lardium, chemical symbol - Ft.
The amount of Lardium in this fattie is off the scale, our instruments cannot measure it.
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A size of clothing that needs to be invented that is in between a large and a medium.
Alternatively you could use Merge which means Zaklee (see Zaklee)the same thing.
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SIGLERVILLE - Two passengers are in critical condition at Geisinger Medical Center after a one-vehicle accident Sunday in Armagh Township that also injured the 15-year-old driver and two other passengers, officials report.
Vance M. Definis, 18, of Lewistown, and Frederick L. Kneisler III, 21, of Southampton, were both flown to Geisinger via medical helicopter and were listed in critical condition as of Sunday night, a nursing supervisor at the medical center said.
Pennsylvania State Police Lewistown said at 3:50 p.m., a 2003 Mazda 6 driven by Texann S. Hostetler, 15, of Lewistown, was traveling south on Siglerville Pike when Hostetler lost control of the vehicle while attempting to negotiate a left curve.
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Firefighters stand next to a yellow Mazda 6 that had a door and the roof removed to free trapped passengers after a one-vehicle accident Sunday on Siglerville Pike left five people injured, according to a report from Pennsylvania State Police Lewistown.
According to the report, the vehicle struck the guide rail then traveled approximately 70 feet before it left the roadway, becoming airborne for 15 feet before striking a tree. Police said the vehicle came to rest about 54 feet off the road in a field.
Police said Hostetler and passengers Cheyanne A. Duke, 14, of Milroy, and Bradley C. Smith, 17, of Lewistown, were transported by ambulance to the Lewistown Hospital for treatment of minor to moderate injuries.
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Fire late Friday night has shut down Louie's Hot Dogs on Elmwood Avenue, but the owner of the popular Elmwood Avenue restaurant promises to reopen soon.
"We're going to rise up out of the ashes," vowed owner Angelo Turco, who was not at the restaurant at the time of the fire.
Firefighters battled the blaze in the ventilation system at Louie's Hot Dogs, which sent flames shooting out the top of the outdoor smokestack.
No one was injured, and damage to the 22-year-old Elmwood Village restaurant was limited, Turco said.
Turco promised that Louie's Hot Dogs would re-open in a month or two.
The fire was reported at about midnight, and Turco's workers told him the restaurant was packed, with about a dozen people in line waiting to get a late-night bite to eat when the fire broke out.
Something overheated in the hood system over the grill, Turco said.
"It melted the motor, and sparks started to fly, and the whole thing went up in flames," said Turco, who said he arrived at the restaurant a few minutes after the fire started.
The restaurant, at the corner of Elmwood and Hodge Street, was evacuated as firefighters made their way through the heavy snow to fight the blaze.
Fire officials said two extra engines and a ladder truck were called in to help out.
The fire caused an estimated $200,000 in damage.
Turco said that most of the fire damage was limited to the smokestack and the outside of the building.
Most of the damage on the inside came from the water firefighters had to use to flush out the smokestack, he said.
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Tyler Ragsdale won the third installment of this year's Player of the Week contest sponsored by Tony Pope State Farm Insurance of Mount Pleasant between Palmetto Christian, Wando and Bishop England football players.
Ragsdale, a junior linebacker with Wando, was reporter Tyler Heffernan's pick after he recorded seven solo tackles, three assists, a fumble recovery, two pass deflections and blocked a punt that was recovered for a touchdown against Colleton County, Sept. 13.
Ragsdale has emerged this season as Wando's leader in tackles with 31 solo and nine assists. He also has two sacks, seven quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles and 11 ball deflections.
With the win, Wando reduced the Palmetto Christian series lead to 2-1 in this friendly contest rivalry. It was the largest voter turnout yet this season with more than 400 votes placed.
This past week's contest did not include Palmetto Christian players, because the Eagles' game against Trinity-Byrnes was canceled.
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You can only vote once. Every Wednesday, the newest set of nominations are announced in our print editions and on our website. Voting is open until the following Monday at noon, which leaves about five days for voting.
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Nick Shiver: The senior running back had 135 yards on six carries, including two touchdowns. As a defensive back, he also recorded a tackle against Academic Magnet.
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David Aller: The senior running back had 85 yards on five carries, including a touchdown, during the Battling Bishops' 48-21 win over the Raptors.
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J.T. Waters: The senior quarterback had six total touchdowns (five rushing, one passing) and 378 total yards (243 rushing, 135 passing) during PCA's win over Hilton Head Prep.
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Ryan Roe: The senior tailback carried the ball 21 times and gained 148 yards, including a pair of trips to the end zone, as the Eagles earned a road victory.
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Nolan Kelleher: The senior offensive lineman had four pancake blocks and a knockdown while providing running and passing room for the Wando offense.
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Chance Price: The senior defensive back had six solo tackles, three assists, four ball deflections and an interception during Wando's game against rival Summerville.
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DALLAS — American Airlines says it has fixed an outage in its main reservations system that is disrupting travel for thousands of passengers whose flights have been delayed or canceled.
American Airlines spokeswoman Stacey Frantz said Tuesday that the system was fixed by 2:30 p.m. But the airline expects to see flight delays and cancellations throughout the rest of the day.
Tracking service FlightAware says that as of mid-afternoon, American has canceled more than 700 flights and another 765 flights are delayed. FlightAware estimated that about 900 flights would be delayed if American resumed flying at 3 p.m., and the cascading effect would cause another 800 delays Tuesday evening because planes and crews wouldn't be where they were needed.
Passengers are describing long airport lines and frustration at a lack of information from airline employees.
"Tensions are high. A lot of people are getting mad. I've seen several yelling at the American agents," said Julie Burch, a business-meeting speaker who was stuck at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport waiting for a flight to Denver. "Nobody can tell us anything."
Terry Anzur, a TV news consultant from Los Angeles who was also stranded at DFW, said American Airlines gate employees were doing everything the old-fashioned, manual way because their computers were useless.
"No one at the counter can do anything. They can't check people in," Anzur said. "The airline is at a dead halt."
American's problems on Tuesday were reminiscent of what United Airlines passengers endured on several days last year. United experienced computer glitches after combining its reservations system with that of Continental after the two airlines merged. On one day in August, 580 United flights were delayed and its website was shut down for two hours. Another outage in November delayed 636 flights.
As with the United meltdowns last year, American Airlines passengers used social media to flood the airline with complaints.
"We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as we can, and we apologize to our customers for this inconvenience," said Andrea Huguely, a spokeswoman for the airline.
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NEWELL-The recent rash of burglaries in Newell apparently includes the old concession stand and press box of Newell Memorial Field, Hancock County Sheriff Ralph Fletcher said.
Fletcher told Hancock County commissioners at their Thursday meeting that someone had broken into the buildings and had been using them for "illicit activity."
In an interview, Fletcher said deputies found "contraband of drug activity in both places." The buildings' locks and chains had been forced open, he said, noting that deputies have since secured the buildings with new locks.
Formerly used for Oak Glen High School home football games, Newell Memorial Field was sold by the Hancock County school board as surplus property to commissioners for $400,000 late last year. Commissioners say they want to market the 4.25-acre piece of property for economic development purposes.
On Tuesday, Newell residents met with commissioners and Fletcher to discuss the future of the football stadium and their concerns about crime in the unincorporated community.
Fletcher said Thursday there was no truth to the rumor that another home burglary took place during the community meeting. He said it was simply another report of a burglary to a vacant house that had happened Jan. 31.
Fletcher reiterated his complaint that residents aren't doing enough to report crime when they see it. "We had two witnesses who saw men in hoodies and masks use a table to gain access to that building," he said. "They saw it going down at the time but didn't report it. ... You've got to help yourself once in awhile."
At their Thursday meeting, commissioners praised Fletcher for the sheriff's department's response to the Newell burglaries so far. "I think you laid out a good plan for the people of Newell," Commissioner Dan Greathouse said.
Commissioner Mike Swartzmiller said Tuesday's meeting at the Newell Lions Den "got a little rowdy at times" but ended up being productive. He said a curfew in unincorporated parts of the county may be one way to address the problem.


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Jerry Keohane Jr. started donating blood in 1966 when he was 37. Since then the military veteran has given blood every 60 days like clockwork one pint at a time.
After enlisting in the Army Air Force during World War II, he joined the Marine Corps Reserve for the Korean War.
He then joined the Postal Service and worked as a mail carrier in Riverside.
Today at age 82, Keohane has tallied 63 gallons of blood. That's 504 trips for this Town of Tonawanda resident to the American Red Cross to give blood.
This Veterans Day, the twice-widowed man with four grandchildren will visit five cemeteries beginning at 7 a.m.
People Talk: Why did you enlist at age 16?
Jerry Keohane Jr.: There were no jobs. I wasn't a very good student so I figured I'd better go in the service. I spent four years in the Army Air Force, and when I came home there was no jobs. It was the early '50s so I joined the Marine Corps Reserve, and they took the whole unit for the Korean War. The post office was the only place that had openings that gave credit for my military time.
PT: Why did you start giving blood?
JK: They had a drive so I gave, and then I gave every time I could. It's easy if you have a regimen.
PT: Every 56 days?
JK: I average every 60 days. That's the best way to do it. When you come home from giving you put the sticker on your calendar to mark the next time. I can give again the third of December – in the afternoon from 12 to 4. They used to have a Super Six Club. If you gave six times throughout the year, they gave you a pin, and then they gave you a bar for every year. Three years at least since they did away with that.
PT: You've been donating blood for more than half your life. How did the Red Cross mark your 63rd gallon?
JK: I received a letter in the mail.
PT: How many trips have you made to the Red Cross? How many gallons of gas have you used?
JK: I never gave it a thought. As long as I'm capable and they'll accept it, I will continue. They used to have a cutoff at age 70, but they eliminated that and now you can give as long as you're healthy.
PT: What do you get out of it?
JK: It's a good feeling. You're satisfied that you did something for somebody else even though you don't know who it is. You don't know what happens to your blood, where it's going to end up or how many people you've saved. Plus they say it's good for your health.
PT: Do you eat healthy?
JK: I did until my wife died. Then I went to the TV dinners and stuff like that. I don't take any prescription medicine at all.
PT: Do you know you lose a pound every time you donate a pint of blood?
JK: No. I have lost 20 pounds since my wife died, though. It had to do with my diet, I'm sure. It has nothing to do with blood. You don't eat properly when you're cooking for yourself.
PT: You do realize that after this is published, you'll have women calling on you.
JK: For what? They have to take a number, get in line and fall in and cover down.
PT: Good luck with that one.
JK: Really.
PT: Why are you so healthy?
JK: Maybe because I give blood. I have a Manhattan every evening at 5 o'clock, and I smoke my pipe for an hour at 10 o'clock. I had my physical a month ago, and after all the test results were in, my doctor said I was perfect. I was never actually sick nor have I been in the hospital overnight other than once when I was in the service. I was blessed in that respect.
PT: Would you call yourself a regimented individual?
JK: Absolutely, because of my military background. You never lose it. Once a Marine, always a Marine. That's where I got regimented. It's drilled into you. At the VFW I haven't missed a meeting in 40 years, maybe once during the funeral of my second wife.
PT: How do you keep active?
JK: I do a lot of walking, and I'm a military insignia collector. I have a display at our [VFW] Post, and I change the display periodically. At one time I had all the medals, from the Medal of Honor to all of the campaign medals from the Civil War to Vietnam. I had four Medals of Honor, one from the Civil War when Lincoln gave them to the whole regiment of the 27th Maine Volunteer Infantry if they would re-enlist. They struck all these medals, and then Congress purged them all in 1917.
My collection was ripped off by a guy who is now deceased. Police caught him years later after he robbed a museum in Vermont. I started over, collecting military shoulder patches.
PT: You also volunteer for Meals on Wheels?
JK: Every Wednesday from May to October I drive and a friend of mine, who's a retired schoolteacher, runs the meals in. I don't like to drive too much in the winter. They will compensate you for gas if you ask them, but I never have. It's not big a deal. They give a pin every five years.
PT: You're the ideal citizen.
JK: Well I hope to be. It's a real privilege living in this country. I like to contribute – a little payback doesn't hurt.
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The Innovation Gym in SMU's Lyle School of Engineering was buzzing and clanking on a recent morning as students tested robots they built for a specific task — collecting and remediating water samples.
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First published in 1939, Steinbeck's Pulitzer Prize–winning epic of the Great Depression chronicles the Dust Bowl migration of the 1930s and tells the story of one Oklahoma farm family, the Joads, driven from their homestead and forced to travel west to the promised land of California. Out of their trials and their repeated collisions against the hard realities of an America divided into haves and have-nots evolves a drama that is intensely human yet majestic in its scale and moral vision, elemental yet plainspoken, tragic but ultimately stirring in its human dignity.
A portrait of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless, of one man's fierce reaction to injustice, and of one woman's stoical strength, the novel captures the horrors of the Great Depression and probes the very nature of equality and justice in America. As Don DeLillo has claimed, Steinbeck "shaped a geography of conscience" with this novel where "there is something at stake in every sentence." Beyond that—for emotional urgency, evocative power, sustained impact, prophetic reach, and continued controversy—The Grapes of Wrath is perhaps the most American of American classics.
—Louis Kronenberger, The Nation
"It is Steinbeck's best novel, i.e., his toughest and tenderest, his roughest written and most mellifluous, his most realistic and, in its ending, his most melodramatic, his angriest and most idyllic. It is great in the way that Uncle Tom's Cabin was great. One of the most impassioned and exciting books of the year."
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Jenny McCarthy: I'm Getting Into the Groove on The View
"I feel grateful, I feel excited, I feel like I'm getting into the groove," McCarthy, 40, told PEOPLE at the launch party for McDonald's new Mighty Wings in New York on Sunday.
Although McCarthy's first guest – her new boyfriend, New Kids on the Block singer and Blue Bloods star Donnie Wahlberg, 44 – made her first day as a co-host that much easier, she says she enjoys the thrill of live TV and being in New York City.
"I love being scared out of mind if something goes wrong," McCarthy said. "I'm just so happy to be out of Los Angeles. I miss [my hometown] Chicago. I'm still there on weekends, but I feel like I'm morphing into a New Yorker, and I couldn't be happier about it."
And how does her son Evan, 11, whose battle with autism she has publicly chronicled for years, feel about her move?
"My son is so funny because I let him [decide whether to stay] in Chicago and finish up school this year, or just come out with me full time, and he said, 'No, my girlfriend's in Chicago. I have to finish up fifth grade,' " McCarthy said. "But then when he comes here, he says, 'I really like it here. Maybe I'll live here and dump her.' I'm like, 'Oh, my God.' So I let him decide what he wants to do, and I'll support him."
With her first week behind her, McCarthy said she is excited about her future on The View.
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Lately, when Kevin McHale goes out at night, he thinks about how much he's missing the new lady in his life. She seems to miss him, too: She hugs him when he gets home, and then they cuddle. Sometimes, she even visits him on the set of Glee.
Sophie, of course, is a 45-lb Wheaten terrier mix that the actor rescued in April via Los Angeles's Bark n' Bitches boutique.
"She's got all of my attention," McHale, 24, tells PEOPLE.com of the main female in his life, who often wraps her paws around him in what he describes as a canine take on a bear hug.
It's a special kind of love he's applying to an equally special cause. The actor has teamed up with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals in a campaign that encourages fans to adopt pets from shelters or, rather, "root for the underdog" – like Artie, the ballad-busting, wheelchair-rocking hallway outcast he portrays on the Fox musical series.
McHale's love for animals is mirrored by his fellow Gleeks, some of whom also take their dogs to work on the show (which is currently filming its fourth season). Sophie's favorite playmate? Heather Morris's pit bull Jenny.
It was Sophie's interaction with Jenny, after all, that helped convince McHale to adopt the pooch when he started fostering her in the spring. When the two dogs began playing, "I saw her light up." (But don't expect any canine guest stars: "We would get nothing done," he adds.)
Although she may be his leading lady right now, she's not always so ladylike. "She has a crazy growl," he says – but perhaps that's just her singing voice.
Still, McHale has no complaints about his pup – except when she gets lazy on runs, that is.
"Sophie, to me, is perfect," he adds. "I feel like she was human in a past life."
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Viewers of the Today show will wake up to a couple of familiar faces Monday morning: Former anchors Bryant Gumbel and Jane Pauley will return to guest-host with Matt Lauer,NBC announced Thursday.
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A native of Brazil, acclaimed San Francisco-based interior designer Antonio Martins has an uncommon global vision. He started his career in Switzerland, where he acquired an appreciation for European design. From Switzerland he moved to Venice, to Frankfurt, then to Hong Kong in the early 1990s for 11 years, where he became immersed in Asian arts and cultures, from Chinese furniture to Shan sculpture from Thailand to Indonesian textiles.


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Right, I'm new here and I wanted to say hi. I'm going to jump straight into why I registered here in the first place- for one, I love manga of high caliber/quality no matter the producer and want to broaden my horizons in terms of awesome manga/animes. Right now I'm limited to Fairy Tail and random other mangas, and I'm familiar with the common ones.
the second and more important reason I'm here is that I'm here to learn and take any feedback on an idea for a part novel, part manga I've been working on, and if I bump into someone who can draw really well and just wants a story put in front of them, then that's awesome.
So, where should I post my first topic about my work, or am I barking up the wrong tree here? Am I better off going somewhere else?
anyway hi guys :)
This website was just made for the fun of it thats why you don't get many people posting anymore :P
its too bad noone posts anymore, though i noticed i cant access a lot of forums...is that a points thing? this site needs a revival; wheres all the love?
points hold no value here anymore if a mod see a thread thats considered spam or to create trouble its removed from the board
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: >> Completely fortunate I have noticed that number of iterations depends on
: >> my laptop power source. After small investigation I have found that it
: >> actually depends on dev.cpu.0.freq value. With default value 2400 I have
: >> only several iterations. But every double frequency decrease doubles
: >> iteration count. With minimum value 100MHz I have more then 100
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Is the slower clock making DELAY take less/more time? Or is the
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: > AFAIK, DELAY(9) relies on current timecounter for time
: > accountiong, so there might be problems with it. Have you tried
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I would have thought that if DELAY(10) went from 10us to 100us because
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