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The spinal column surrounds and protects your spinal cord, the main
pathway of communication between your brain and the rest of your body.
Your spinal column supports your body's weight, provides posture while
allowing for flexibility and movement, and protects the nerves in your
spinal cord.
The sudden onset of muscle spasm in the low back is surprisingly common.
In fact, approximately eight out of 10 adults will experience it at some
point during their lives.
Generally speaking, the cause of back pain and spasm can be attributed
to overuse, an accident or a sports injury. But more often than not, the
root cause of muscle spasm is a consequence of a seemingly trivial
injury to a structure within the lumbar spine. One thing, however, is
clear: if you've had one or more episodes of muscle spasm in the low
back, chances are it will happen again.
The muscles in the low back work in concert with the abdominal
musculature. Without them, extension and lateral movement of the spinal
column would be impossible. Back muscles also add stability by keeping
the spine erect and maintaining balance. That balance can be compromised
when the muscles are in spasm as a secondary response to even a slightly
injured lumbar joint or disc.
Muscle spasms are involuntary, spontaneous contractions of a muscle.
Although "back attacks" seem to occur out of the blue, the movement that
triggers the incident is generally preceded by a series of small strains
to the structures of the spine that develops slowly, over time. Once
injured, inflammation sets in. This, in turn, sensitizes the nerves,
causing the muscle/s to contract and spasm.
Conditions, such as degenerative disc disease or herniated disc, may
cause an acute episode of low back pain. A disc may herniate or bulge
and compress a nearby spinal nerve root causing irritation and
inflammation. The body attempts to immobilize the affected area to stop
pain by tightening the surrounding musculature and as a result, painful
muscle spasms occur.
Muscles can become too tight due to lack of exercise, too much exercise,
structural imbalances, dehydration and electrolyte loss, or any
combination thereof. In contrast, some muscle groups are too weak. When
muscular imbalances become chronic aberrant forces are transmitted to
the spine. Consequently, one movement outside of the norm can trigger an
injury to a spinal joint, ligament, or disc resulting in spasm and back
pain. Because these structures are already "primed," the event that
triggers the spasm is nothing more than the proverbial straw that broke
the camel's back.
Disks act as cushions between the vertebrae in your spine. They're
composed of an outer layer of tough cartilage that surrounds softer
cartilage in the center. It may help to think of them as miniature jelly
doughnuts, exactly the right size to fit between your vertebrae.
A bulging disk extends outside the space it should normally occupy. The
bulge typically affects a large portion of the disk, so it may look a
little like a hamburger that's too big for its bun. The part of the disk
that's bulging is typically the tough outer layer of cartilage. Bulging
usually is considered part of the normal aging process of the disk.
A herniated disk, on the other hand, results when a crack in the tough
outer layer of cartilage allows some of the softer inner cartilage to
protrude out of the disk. Herniated disks are also called ruptured disks
or slipped disks. Herniation occurs when the disc's nucleus pushes
against the weak spot and the bulging disc material pushes into the
spinal canal, pressing against the spinal cord and nerve roots.
The lower back is a common place to experience herniated disk. This
area, called the lumbar or lower back is formed by five of the 24
vertebrae. When the jelly-like substance that forms the nucleus of the
disk pushes against its outer ring from wear and tear or injury, this
herniation causes pressure and pain in the lower back or the leg. If the
disk is very worn, the jelly-like center may squeeze all the way
through. Nonsurgical treatment may involve medication and physical
Surgery to remove the
herniated part of the disk causing the pressure on the spinal nerve
is recommended when nonsurgical treatment has not relieved painful
Nerve root injury can occur at any of the five vertebrae in the lumbar
region of the low back, causing pain, weakness, numbness and tingling
and affect the hip, thigh, leg, lower back and even the foot. Spinal
stenosis, degenerative disc disease and herniated disc can all cause
sciatica. Treatment begins with nonsurgical methods such as steroid
injections, but if pain relief is not successful, surgical procedures
such as laminectomy
with discectomy may be needed.
Spondylosis refers to a stiffening of the spine, degenerative changes in
the vertebrae from age-related wear and tear affecting the spinal disks.
As the disks dehydrate and shrink, signs of osteoarthritis develop,
including bony projections along the edges of bones (bone spurs).
Spondylosis can occur in the lower back (lumbar), middle back (thoracic)
and neck (cervical) sections of the spine. As you age, the bones and
cartilage that make up your backbone and neck gradually develop wear and
tear. These changes can include:
Neck or lower back pain is very common and can be caused by the slow
breakdown of the bones from aging. Symptoms include pain and stiffness
in the neck or lower back.
Sometimes, cervical spondylosis results in a narrowing of the space
needed by the spinal cord and the nerve roots that pass through the
spine to the rest of your body. If the spinal cord or nerve roots become
pinched, you might experience:
Nonsurgical treatment with medication, soft collars, steroid or steroid
and anesthesia-based injections, physical therapy are the first line of
treatment. Surgery is reserved for people who have severe pain with
progressive neurologic symptoms whose pain has not been relieved by any
other method. If conservative treatment fails or if your neurological
signs and symptoms—such as weakness in your arms or legs—worsen, you
might need surgery to create more room for your spinal cord and nerve
The surgery might involve:
Spinal stenosis, both neck and lower back, are common for people age 60
and older. Lumbar or lower back stenosis is more common, but cervical
stenosis is more dangerous because it involves compression of the spinal
In lumbar stenosis, the spine nerve roots in the lower back are
compressed causing symptoms of sciatica including tingling, weakness or
numbness that radiates from the low back into the buttocks and legs,
especially with activity. The discomfort eases when you bend or sit.
Spinal stenosis in the neck can compress the spinal cord and lead to
total body weakness or even paralysis. The pain in the neck can feel
like numbness, weakness or tingling in the leg, arm, foot or hand.
Stenosis is caused by the narrowing of the open spaces within your spine
that puts pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves that travel along
the spine, particularly in the cervical and lumbar regions of the
spine—neck area and lower back, respectively. Spinal stenosis can cause
pain, numbness, muscle weakness and problems with bladder and bowel
It is most commonly caused by wear-and-tear changes in the spine related
to aging. Other causes include bone disease that causes an excess of
bone growth of around the spinal nerves as in osteoarthritis. Stenosis
can also result from herniated discs, thickened ligaments around the
spine, tumors on the spinal cord, within the membranes that cover the
spinal cord or in the space between the spinal cord and the vertebrae,
and spinal injuries from car accidents and other major trauma that cause
dislocations and multiple fractures that can put pressure on the spinal
cord and nerves.
Spinal stenosis is treated by anti-inflammatory medication and other
medications to reduce pain. Sometimes physical therapy helps, as well as
steroid injections in the space around the nerve root where there is
swelling and pressure.
Repeated steroid injections can weaken bones and connective tissue, so
they are limited a just a few per year. In severe cases, surgery may be
required to create additional space for the spinal cord and nerves. Laminectomy
or Spinal Fusion surgery may be required if the nonsurgical
treatments have not helped.
A condition called cervical spondylotic myelopathy is a common neck
condition where the spinal canal becomes narrowed from normal wear and
tear over time. The squeezes the spinal cord and causes pain, numbness
and weakness. It is a common condition affecting older people,
particularly those who had a spinal injury at a younger age. Rheumatoid
arthritis, disk degeneration, tumors, infections and neck injuries can
all contribute to the development of spinal cord compression. It can
eventually cause difficulty walking with loss of balance and
coordination problems.
Nonsurgical treatment with soft collars, exercise and steroidal
injections are the usual first line of treatment.
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. Instead of the straight
line down the middle of the back, a spine with scoliosis curves in a "C"
or "s" shape. It can either be present at birth or develop in
adolescence. There are nonsurgical and surgical treatments, depending on
the severity of the curve, where it occurs on the spine, the child's age
and health condition.
Nonsurgical treatment may include bracing or casting. Surgery is
recommended when the curve is very severe and may get worse.
Kyphosis is an exaggerated forward rounding of the spine that is common
in older women who have osteoporosis and those who have taken high doses
of corticosteroids. The spinal bones weaken to the point that they crack
and compress. Other types of kyphosis are seen in infants or teens due
to birth defects such as the malformation of the spine or the wedging of
the spinal bones over time.
Mild kyphosis causes few problems, but severe cases can cause pain and
be disfiguring. Treatment for kyphosis depends on your age, the cause of
the curvature and its effects.
Causes may be disc degeneration, Scheuermann's disease that begins
during a growth spurt before puberty with the wedging together of
several vertebrae. Kyphosis is often the result of arthritis,
osteoporosis-related fractures or injury, muscular dystrophy, Paget's
disease, spina bifida, polio, Marfan syndrome and Prader-Willi disease.
Some cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation treatment can
weaken vertebrae and make them more prone to compression fractures.
There is a surgical procedure to correct kyphosis called kyphoplasty.
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This Thanksgiving, Eva Longoria knew exactly what – or rather, whom – to be grateful for: her boyfriend of almost a year, Eduardo Cruz.
The Desperate Housewives star is counting her blessings after finding love again following her divorce from Tony Parker.
"Love did not work with that person. But it can work with another," the actress tells Spanish Vanity Fair in a new interview. "The only thing I will say is I was very lucky to find Edu."
Longoria, 36, and Cruz, 26 – the younger brother of actress Penélope Cruz – have been dating since last winter. This past week, they took their romance coast to coast, with stops in Miami and California.
Longoria filed for divorce from Parker, an NBA star, last November after three years of marriage. Despite that breakup, the actress says she still believed in the power of love.
"There's a reason I fell in love and got married. I believed in it," she says. "Supposedly I should be angry, resentful and disillusioned about relationships. But I'm not."
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YORK, Pa. -- Police are investigating two attempted robberies around the campus of York College. Both incidents were reported within a few days of each other.
Video: Watch Ed Weinstock's report here.
The most recent incident occurred Tuesday night on the 200 block of West Jackson Street. Police say a man approached a female student just before 8 p.m., showed a knife and asked for cash.
The student was able to run away from the man and was not injured.
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I'm feeling victorious!
Sometimes, I feel like I'm just going to cave in and completely fail to get my family off of grains and sugar. Some days are a struggle of whining for bagels or sandwiches, or begging for Cheetos in the grocery store, or complaining that they don't like dinner. Today, there have been no complaints.
One of the best parts is that I made spaghetti with spaghetti squash for the noodles. Everyone ate. The Boy, who refuses to eat anything he percieves as fruit or vegetable, ate 2 servings. Oh, and the dessert of baked pumpkin with vanilla whipped cream was appreciated too.
I know this isn't all that interesting, but I had to share my joy with someone.
Nice story.
That sure is a great victory! I certainly can share in your feelins of happiness for the success. Any hurdle I work so hard to overcome with my children is completely undone by my husband who will buy oreos, diet pepsi and chocolate covered pretzels when all I asked him to get was broccoli.
At least I got them using chocolate stevia for thier hot cocoa instead of the awfeul powdered mixes! That's one huge hurdle right there!
Great job, keep up the great work!
I'd take some spaghetti squash spaghetti and baked pumpkin with vanilla whipped cream over oreas, diet pepsi, and chocolate covered pretzels any day! Diet Pepsi and junk food? It's not bad enough that he's poisoning himself with all that refined sugar/fructose, but he feels the need to add some more toxins to the mix with his faux-Pepsi...that stuff is disgusting too.
Great job on pushing your family in the right direction!!!
Love that feeling of success! I have 2 picky eaters, too, and anytime they're on board for an entirely Primal meal is reason to celebrate. I made spaghetti squash and meatballs 3 nights ago, and the kids loved it. They're also big fans of egg, ham, cheese, and veggie "pizza" (aka: frittata cut into pizza slices).
I've never thought to call a frittata a pizza. That's a great idea and I bet I could get a better response if I phrased it that way.
Normally, they'll eat some meals without complaint, but not all at the same time. Really, its a case of getting every single person to not complain over their food all day long. I never realized what a drag it is, until a day like today with no food whining. LOL


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By Trish Holder
I've been keeping a secret from you, and it's really not right.
Many people who know me, know this site, or have heard me speak are well aware that I frequently bemoan the lack of skilled, reliable, and/or professional contractors, especially HVAC contractors. However, about four years ago I found a keeper–Dwain Strader, owner of Cellusun Heating and Air—and I've been working with him ever since.
I haven't kept Dwain's name under wraps in an effort to keep him all to myself. I have and do recommend him to friends and family. But I have not (until now) been inclined to share his identity on Greenspiration Home for a couple of reasons. First, I impose rather strict editorial guidelines that, with a few specific exceptions, prohibit the mention of specific products or companies in my blogs. Second, it is a slippery slope for any publication (even a small time, labor-of-love blog like Greenspiration Home) to endorse any one company. After all, Dwain has skillfully and reliably installed and serviced HVAC systems in my homes, but I can't guarantee that everyone will be as pleased as me.
What I can tell my readers is that, having experienced my share contractor woes, I feel fortunate to have Dwain on my side.
What Makes This HVAC Contractor Different
It's not just hard finding a good contractor – it's hard to recognize one when you do. The residential industry is a bit of a melting pot for anyone and everyone who ever wore a tool belt and drove a truck. Skill levels are all over the map. Even a fancy fleet of service trucks and uniformed service people, trained to put on little shoe covers before entering your home, is not (I repeat NOT!) a sure sign of a good contractor. I'm not even sure you can eliminate all the trial and error associated with finding a good contractor, but I do know one clue is how a contractor chooses to communicate with you.
I often hear builders and contractors say that homeowners just don't want to listen to anything technical. Often I'm thinking to myself, "No, they don't want to listen to YOU."
So many times contractors simply don't know how to talk to a homeowner – especially female homeowners. Case-in-point, not long ago I was speaking with a builder who told me flat out he only builds spec homes because he "can't stand bitchy women." Indeed, the longer I listened to him, the bitchier I started to feel.
On the other hand, I thoroughly enjoy "talking shop" with Dwain. Even as he's working, going from thermostat to thermostat, or taking readings on my geothermal heat pump, he's giving me a play-by-play of everything he is doing and why he is doing it. We've had extended conversations about everything from the latest variable speed technology in geothermal heat pumps to comparative approaches to in-home filtration. When I don't understand something I ask; and he doesn't make me feel stupid for doing so.
The fact that Dwain takes the time to provide these detailed explanations (and never in a condescending way) shows me that he respects my intelligence. At the same time, he's personable and likable. It is apparent that he is speaking to me for the purpose of helping me understand – not to impress me with long dissertations and terminology that only a tradesperson would know.
If you are a homeowner who has called upon the services of more than a couple of contractors, then you realize how rare this is.
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Cellusun Heating and Air installs and services both residential and light commercial geothermal systems as well as more conventional hvac systems. Dwain is well versed in both, though he prefers installing geothermal systems. He offers turnkey service from sizing and design to loop field digging and installation. Everything is in-house which helps keep his prices for geothermal systems competitive. He is also exceedingly current on the latest technologies – something that your average residential HVAC installer is not.
Alas, Cellusun services a limited region in North Carolina, primarily Guilford, Rockingham, and Forsyth counties. But he does serve as an example of what one should expect from an HVAC contractor—no matter where you live. That's reason enough for me to break my silence and say, "Yes, Virginia, there are good contractors out there."
Dwain Strader may be contacted at:Cellusun Heat & Air, Inc. Phone: (336) 342-1094 1175 Oregon Hill Rd Reidsville, NC 27320-8257 email@example.com
P.S. Here's another little tidbit about Dwain. He just recently retired as chief of the Oregon Hill Fire Department in Reidsville, NC, a position he held for 30 years. For more on that – and a bit more background on my favorite HVAC contractor – read this story from the Greensboro News & Record, Fire Chief Retires But Continues To Run Calls.


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Gordon Cook is constantly on the move.
"I ride a bike, I rollerblade, I'm at the gym."
At 80 years old, nothing short of an injury was going to slow him down, and that's exactly what did.
"I wanted to be able to life over my head, not a lot of weight but just enough exercise. And it was hurting me," says Cook.
Turns out Gordon had a small tear just above his rotator cuff. He wanted to regain movement, but didn't want a long recovery. It made him an ideal candidate for arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
"Things have become less invasive, years ago we had a big open incision lots of blood loss, pain, dysfunction after surgery," says Dr. Andrew Follweiller orthopedic surgeon with Lee Memorial Health System.
In an arthroscopic procedure, surgeons insert a small camera into the affected area.
"It typically involves making a few percutaneous or poke holes in the skin and gaining access to the shoulder joint itself," says Dr. Follweiller.
Once they find the problem, they fix it through a few small holes. A couple of stitches is all they leave behind.
Shoulder injuries usually fall into two categories. People over 40 have problems with their rotator cuff because of years of natural wear. Under the age of 40 most tears relate to sports injuries or accidents.
"There's a couple different procedures that we do but the basic premise is to do as little damage as possible to get in and exact the maximal benefit," says Dr. Follweiller.
In the past, older patients often skipped surgery rather than risk complications. Now experts are finding that arthroscopic procedures offer a safe way to rid their pain.
"I was willing to do that so I could get back to what I'm doing. I'm too active I cant let something like this go," says Cook.


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How good are the latest jobs numbers? So good that Republican House Speaker John Boehner had no choice but acknowledge as much.
"Today's report provides some encouragement for millions of families and small businesses who continue to struggle in this economy, but unemployment remains far too high," Mr. Boehner said in a statement. "It is a testament to the hard work and entrepreneurship of the American people that they are creating any jobs in the midst of the onslaught of anti-business policies coming from this administration."
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"Geeks are not an oppressed minority. There are certainly many members of oppressed minorities who are geeks, but geeks are not an oppressed minority. The n in "N-word" does not stand for nerd, or neckbeard. You are not owed attention for the "real you", especially if you insist that a hard drive full of scanlated manga is the real you. Let us put an end to Geek Pride." [more inside]
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Redmond & Elvis Blog "Going Rogue"
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"The circle of power, money, loony theology and greed closes. McCain is thrown to the dogs. Oprah cashes in. Welcome to America." – Frank Schaeffer"Total fiction." – Steve Schmidt"She represents the exact moment important Republicans gave up on democracy." – Richard Cohen"I like soup." – John McCain"Palin is a celebrity in the vapid, celebudoof, Balloon Boy, reality show, new-Hollywood framework." – Bob Cesca"If it's one thing I hope to see in the future, if she has to be a part of our discourse, is Sarah Palin telling us what's really on her mind…. As a (mostly) political blogger, this is like the dealer on the corner telling the junkie he's getting his supply for free from now on." – Oliver Willis"The idea that this potential talk show host is considered seriously for the Republican nomination — believe me, it'll never happen." – David Brooks"What wouldn't Sarah Palin lie about if she felt she had to?" – Andrew Sullivan"So many people are out to get her. Why would anyone ever do that, considering she's been so inclusive and kind to everyone since she pageant-walked her way into our lives." – The Political Carnival"She didn't write it on the side of a barn with an AK? Here come the tears…" – Baby Jesus


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June 21, 1999
Joanne Hanson has been a nurse for the past thirty-eight years. She has been at Woodinville Pediatrics with Dr. Richard Mauseth for twenty-one years, working in the specialized area of pediatric endocrinology.
In her position, she helps children of all ages adjust to their diagnosis of diabetes. Recently, Hanson won a prestigious award for her service, presented by the Washington State Association of Diabetic Educators. She was named Washington's Diabetes Educator of the Year at the association's spring conference luncheon.
"I was very surprised and so touched by this honor," said Hanson. "I cried when I heard. It was very emotional for me."
A committee decided on the recipient of the award and the selection was based on many factors. Support letters for the candidate are important, and in Hanson's case many people--including patients and their parents, school nurses, doctors, and educators--praised her professionalism, commitment, and sensitivity to the needs of her patients.
"Joanne's biggest asset is her ability to listen to people and empathize with their situation," said Mauseth. "She can read people and know how they're feeling and then she responds to them with much compassion. In her position, she is the major support person for so many kids with diabetes. They feel so comfortable with her and trust her completely."
Hanson sees her role as an educator who helps children learn to live with diabetes.
"I want to show them how to be normal, healthy children and adjust to their condition as smoothly as possible," said Hanson. "I call diabetes a condition, not a disease, because it is a lifelong condition that does not go away. Juggling it on a day-to-day basis is a challenge and that is what I help my patients learn to do. I tell them knowledge is power."
Hanson loves working with her patients and their families and finds it very rewarding. Her job is demanding and time-consuming, but she never complains because she is passionate about helping others. She is well-known in the community for the many diabetes education programs she holds for school nurses and for support groups she runs for parents.
"Joanne has made a huge difference in so many people's lives," said Mauseth. "She gives so much of herself."
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Though he would not disclose the contents of his meeting with coach Rex Ryan, and how it related to his status as the Jets quarterback for next season, Mark Sanchez had what he called a "positive meeting" with the coach. He also met with offensive coordinator Tony Sparano yesterday for the normal after-the-season meetings. Sanchez can now turn the page on a disappointing 2012 season, and he said he's looking forward to 2013.
"We'll be ready to go next year," Sanchez said yesterday as Jets players packed their belongings at the training facility in Florham Park after a 6-10 season.
Sanchez knows, however, that this will be a tumultuous offseason, and changes in the organization have started: The Jets announced yesterday that general manager Mike Tannenbaum will not return for 2013. Ryan will return, but Sparano's job appears tenuous.
An ESPN report Sunday said he will be fired, but that could change now that Tannenbaum is no longer at the helm.
If Sanchez was to remain with the Jets, and the quarterback spoke as if he would, he would have a third offensive coordinator in three seasons. Sanchez would not comment on that decision.
"Everybody is just looking around, waiting to hear the next bit of news and move on from there," Sanchez said.
"I'm confident Rex can take us where we need to go."
Sanchez just completed a season in which he threw 18 interceptions compared to just 13 touchdowns — his worst performance since his rookie season (20 interceptions as opposed to 12 TDs).
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38 special ? 38/44 ? heavy duty
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> 38 special ? 38/44 ? heavy duty
October 9, 2011, 09:48 PM
Im having trouble confirming my model on a police issued 38spl nickel plated very heavy built 38 special. S 14922x serial# fixed sights pinned non recessed numbers in the yoke are 60324what. Any help? ?
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October 10, 2011, 12:17 AM
A .38 Special in that s/n range would be a .38/.44 Heavy Duty. The ejector rod should be shrouded (closes into a recessed portion of the lower barrel lug).
October 10, 2011, 08:23 AM
Yes that is correct is there any other details to confirm this is a heavy duty
October 10, 2011, 09:03 AM
.38/44 Heavy Duty Model of 1950 manufactured in 1955 or 1956. Serial range for those years was S140000 to S149999, so 1956 seems certain. In 1957 model numnbers were introduced and the Heavy Duty was designated the model 20.
The numbers under the yoke are assembly numbers, used to track parts in the factory. They have no meaning after the gun is assembled.
Two hundred and forty nine 4 inch nickel plated Heavy Duties were shipped to Austin Police Dept between 1952 & 1964, including some in the S149xxx serial range. The actual serial numbers were reprinted in the Smith & Wesson Collectors Association Journal, 25 anniverary reprint, Book 1 Page 476. I don't have a copy, but one of the members at http://smith-wessonforum.com/ may be able to look it up and see if yours is one of them.
If there is a screw in the top of the side plate near the cylinder then you have a five screw gun, this was deleted in 1956. If missing its a four screw. It doens't make any real difference to value or function but collectors prize the five screw models.
October 10, 2011, 09:05 AM
Now my biggest question is if indeed I have a 38/44 why is it over built and have a cylinder that holds 357 I thought 357 would not fit properly in the 38 spl...?????I do believe it is very safe to say this gun will safely shoot 38+ p all day long but why not 357 ??? Considering how strongly built this heavy duty is. what is the reason for this sort of confusion I have heard it said before 357 is too powerful for a 38 spl mainly the cylinder and frame so now im really confused
October 10, 2011, 09:06 AM
Re other confirmation, none needed. S&W didn't make any other fixed sight shrouded ejector rod guns in .38 special. The serial number is one used for the large N frames, which apart from the heavy duty & adjustable sight outdoorsman were all chambered in .357 magnum, 44 special, .44 magnum, .44 Special or .45 ACP. It's a heavy duty.
Jim Watson
October 10, 2011, 09:10 AM
There are a good number of those Texas .38-44s that had the chambers gunsmith lengthened for .357 Magnum back when a .357 Magnum revolver was about as scarce as a post-Dirty Harry .44.
There is a debate about heat treatment of cylinders in another thread. The .38-44 has a cylinder wall as thick as a .357 Magnum's, but is it as hard and strong? I don't know and I would not pound a 55 year old gun with Magnums it was not made for.
October 10, 2011, 09:18 AM
The .38/44 was a hot loaded .38 special built on the .44 caliber N frame for extra strength. It was supposed to fire a .158 grain load at 1200fps, where a standard .38 special would have been around 800fps. The next development at S&W after the .38/44 was the .357 magnum, which was the same case stretched by 1/10 of an inch, with velocity around 1500fps.
If a .357 magnum will chamber then a previous owner has had it bored out or a new cylinder fitted. I would _not_ shoot magnums through that gun. .357 magnums operate at pressures up to 35000PSI. .38 Special PlusP is around 20,000 PSI and .38 Special +P+ may be as high as 24000. Just because it a magnum sized frame does not mean the gun has been heat treated to suit magnum pressures. Stick to hot loaded .38 specials.
BTW the cylinder having been bored out kills a lot of the collector value, so just enjoy shooting it
Old Fuff
October 10, 2011, 09:35 AM
Those that had the cylinders of their .38/44 Heavy Duty and Outdoorsman revolvers rechambered were generally unaware that the steel and heat-treating process used to make Magnum cylinders was entirely different that those used in .38/44 cylinders, which was the same as that used in other standard chamberings such as .44 Special, .45ACP and .45 Colt which were rated at much lower pressures.
Never use Magnum ammunition in any revolver that wasn't made for it, simply because it may fit in the chamber!
October 10, 2011, 11:03 AM
Whut Fuff sed with many many exclamation points for emphasis.
October 10, 2011, 12:24 PM
Thanks old fluff now how about +p. +p. Are those loads safe enough even if my cylinder has been modified? ???
Vern Humphrey
October 10, 2011, 01:18 PM
Thanks old fluff now how about +p. +p. Are those loads safe enough even if my cylinder has been modified? ???
The 38/44 is definitely safe for +P .38 Special rounds. It was built to take .38s Specials loaded to approximately .357 Magnum pressures.
When you say your cylinder has been modified, i assume you mean a .357 reamer has been used to re-chamber it to .357 Magnum. In that case, it is not safe for .357 Magnum ammunition.
Old Fuff
October 10, 2011, 02:12 PM
When you say your cylinder has been modified, i assume you mean a .357 reamer has been used to re-chamber it to .357 Magnum. In that case, it is not safe for .357 Magnum ammunition.
You assume correctly... :)
I agree that without question, a .38/44 N-frame revolver will handle any .38 Special Plus-P ammunition on the market. So-called Plus-P-Plus at pressure levels at or under 24,000 PSI should be safe, but I wonder about some of the loading data I see. For the record, Phil Sharpe listed one .38/44 load (158 grain lead bullet/1100 FPS) at 31,000 CPU, but if his numbers are correct (as I believe they would be) I would work up to that VERY carefully!
Now I will confuse things a bit more. Prior to about 1922 (I don't have my reference book handy) S&W didn't heat-treat cylinders. They would buy quality bar stock, machine it into cylinders, fit it to a gun, and then finish the part (blue, nickel or whatever). During the 19th and early 20th centuries when black powder was used you couldn't get enough of it into a revolver cartridge to risk blowing up a top quality Smith & Wesson or Colt. As smokeless powder came into the picture this changed, because it was quite possible to over charge a cartridge case that had been designed for black powder. That's still true today.
So in or around 1922 going forward, both Smith & Wesson and Colt started using a chrome-moly alloy that could be heat treated for some, but not all cylinders. In particular, cylinders in K-frame .38 Special and .32-20 cylinders were heat treated, and when it came along, cylinders for the N-frame .38/44 were too. I'll refer to them as "standard heat treated."
When experiments that led to the .357 Magnum came along it was soon clear that some proposed loads were well in excess of what the .38/44 was supposed to withstand. Smith & Wesson then purached a special grade of steel that could be double heat-treated for extra strength. Cylinders made for the test-bed .38/44 revolvers were fitted with cylinders made from this material, and as an additional precausion the case head was countersunk into the back of the chamber, and chambers were burnished to smooth them for easier case extraction. When the .357 Magnum was introduced in 1935 this cylinder in both design and material specifications was made standard for both it and other Magnum revolvers as they were introduced.
October 10, 2011, 02:40 PM
OLD fuff thanks again and thanks everyone. Else for heavy duty class 101 ....so let's run this rabbit a little more......357 magnum cylinder swap into a heavy duty ?????????
Old Fuff
October 10, 2011, 02:57 PM
357 magnum cylinder swap into a heavy duty ?????????
In theory you could do it, but a lot of fitting might be needed (the Magnum cylinder is longer at the back among other things) and the ratchet might not match up with the hand.
I see two other options:
Shoot it with handloaded .357 Magnum cases, matched with .38/44 or lesser loads. This should be both safe and work well.
Shoot it exclusively with .38 Special ammunition. You'll get fouling in the front of the chambers, but it can be cleaned out.
October 10, 2011, 03:22 PM
Thanks everyone for the info 357 soft loading is just the answer I needed...
October 11, 2011, 04:47 AM
so let's run this rabbit a little more......357 magnum cylinder swap into a heavy duty ?????????
With even a reamed original cylinder, you do NOT want to swap cylinders. It will De-value the revolver and cost a pretty penny.
.38/.44 loads, which it is safe for, will perform at near .357 levels. Shoot and enjoy!
Like Old Fuff said, in .357 cases these will not foul the chambers and be quite potent.
Pictures now? ;)
October 11, 2011, 11:50 AM
Yeah well I probably wont throw away the original cylinder so why would it loose value????? However it would stop wear on the original...
October 11, 2011, 11:57 AM
If you don't want wear on it, don't shoot it. The whole weapon wears together. There's no real advantage to changing your cylinder for a .357. If you really want a .357, that's what you should buy. I would just shoot this old classic with the cylinder it was born with.
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Price paid: $ 239
Purchased from: American Musical
Sound: The sound is very similar to an EMG 81/60 combo while distorted. It has much smoother and usable clean tones. Overall I find the tones to be pretty balanced. I'm as happy with these as I am with the 81/60's and even happier with them clean. I couldn't be any happier than I am right now. // 9
Reliability & Durability: Generally EMG pickups last the life of the guitar from my experience. I don't see any reason why these would be any different. I have only owned these pickups for 2 weeks, however I have not had any problems. // 9
Overall Impression: I absolutely love the look of the pickups. I was going to put a 81/60 combo in the guitar, but I saw these were about to be released. I purchased them without seeing any official reviews and I have no regrets. I'm not crazy about the fingerprints. However I expected this long before I got them due to the fact that they were glossy. I put them in my custom Warmoth build that I just finished. The set came with both a bridge, and neck pickup. // 10
Price paid: $ 230
Purchased from: Online
Sound: I came across these as I was searching for pickups to complete my warmoth explorer project and I decided to give them a shot. These aren't yet available in Canada so I had to email a half dozen different online dealers to find someone who would ship to Canada. I might be the first person in Canada to own a set :). Anyways, on with the review!
I've used an 81/85 and 81/60 combos before in other guitars, and I think we all know the pros and cons to them. This bridge has a little less bass and a little more midrange to them, just a touch. Makes them sound more "crisper" than your standard 81. The neck wood on my warmoth is ebony on walnut, and the body is made of black korina, so that might be just the wood tone characteristics, but I've found that emgs sound pretty much the same throughout all guitars. The neck pickup is just wonderful. Absolutely beautiful chimey clean tones through my Marshall JVM. I was absolutely stunned to get a really nice blues tone with crunch orange(channel on the jvm) and a BBE Green Screamer in front of the amp!! Really makes these feel more like passives with low to no gain.
And the high gain is just right. I've always disliked the overscooped mids and excessive bass on the 81's and the slight adjustment on these really makes these feel like a more well balanced pickup.
At home I practice on either a Line 6 pod xt or a Blackstar ht-5. I can get really good tones out of either or both combined, ranging from crystal clean to blues to metal. My other main guitar has a bareknuckle ceramic Nailbomb in the bridge and a cold sweat in the neck, which are also nice pickups, but I find the Nailbomb to be too bassy and lacking in mids, which is much more evident when compared to these emgs. // 9
Reliability & Durability: Comes with a sexy black nickel finish, which unfortunately is very easy to smudge up with fingerprints. No problems otherwise though, installation is fairly simple. Built to last, I've never had emgs fail on me, but always make sure to unplug your guitar to save the battery! // 8
Overall Impression: Great upgrades to the 81/60 combo, seems like they really wanted something special with these, and I think they nailed it. Everything I hated about emgs seems to be addressed with this setup. Better cleans, more mids, less bass, thank you! My only choice for active pickups right now. // 9
Purchased from: Sam Ash, Hollywood.
Sound: First off, I'm not a big fan of Metallica (only the first album). When I bought the EMG 81X, that was suppose to be a regular 81 with more headroom (the punch of a passive) I was surprised about how good it sounded.
After some time playing the 81X I heard that James would release his own signature pickups, saw the interview with him and he talked about the punch of a passive and the wall of an active. About how the 81X was designed I got interested and thought that they had taken this one step further.
I have recorded some stuff using the same presents as I used with the 81X and I have to say that the JH Set has a little bit higher output. Witch is high! I love the output on these, reminds me of the Gibson Dirty Fingers.
I use a Marshall JCM 2000 lead and it sounds very very good with the JH Set. The tone is fantastic! Tight bass, super awesome mid and nice treble. This is how an pick up should sound to my ears.
I play alot of pop-punk, Hardcore and easycore, and the JH set is perfect for that sound. It's not only just for metal or so it fits my style perfect (blink 182, found year strong, set your goals). The dirt fingers is a 10 but this is 99% of an dirty fingers in my ears so I will give it an 9. // 9
Reliability & Durability: I seems really solid! When I first started using the EMG solderless system I didn't think it would stand our live performance since we jump around and throw our instruments all around the stage but everytime I open it up to change batteries I see how well it stands my shenanigans.
Yes I can depend on it! I have had some trouble with other guitars and electronics, nothing is as solid as these, no loose cables or anything. // 10
Overall Impression: It's nothing to hate about it, maybe I find something to hate when I try it with an different amp or something but I don't think so.
What I love is the quick connect, it is so good, didn't change anything other than the pickups it self, and I did it in three minutes. I putted these in my Hagstrom Ultra Swede, basswood body, and it sounds really bada-s!
I really love the bridge pickup and to be frank I don't care to much about clean tones or the neck pickup. Buy these if you like modern distortion and attack! // 10
Purchased from: sam ash
Sound: Strong output but rolls off nice, used with Baron K88 KT88 tubes. Tone is now more midrangy less bass to counter heavy bassy amp. Sounds nice and balanced on both pups. Cleans up nice on neck pup. Aggressive tight attack on both on high gain. Tracks notes and riffs tight. // 9
Reliability & Durability: Seems ok required 4 hours to remove old from Epiphone and install new, with stew mac battery box mounted vertical /slant in cavity plastic cover plate. I believe this is worth the trouble as to facilitate battery changes without removing plate and not have battery movement into pots etc. This should remedy any reliability issues. // 9
Overall Impression: I like all so far for my Epi 2007 Standard Plus. Slight chip out or route of cavity to accommodate box was necessary. Overall I'm impressed, would like to know what to clean smudges off pickups with. These even look fairly cool in honey burst guitar as they kinda match rosewood. I left creme surrounds in place. // 8
Price paid: $ 124
Purchased from: ebay
Sound: Well first I must say I have been looking for different pickups I have around 12 guitars with EMG 81 or 81X in the bridge and a mix of 85 and 60 in the neck but lately I've been getting into my other guitars with passive pickups a Dimebag with a Dime Seymour Duncan and Les Paul with JB and Jazz Seymour Duncan pickups and a Strat with a DiMarzio Distortion and a YJM singles so put a bid in for JH set cause the marketing said stuff like "active pickups with a passive sound" I HATE Marketing BS, but won at a cheaper price so put them in my PRS.I played metal a lot but I'm old so blues and jazz get in my playing a lot nowadays too, first YES you get that string life of a passive set for sure but WOW there LOUD I mean REALLY LOUD you will back down the volume if you just had a passive guitar pluggin' in !! not as loud as Seymour Duncan blackouts but in that area, compared to a 81/60 set there less tight and focused more full of life and more string sound or should I say more room to hear the strings over tones, hard to explain but I when straight into playing blues with these things I would saying using 81 for blues could be a little extreme but possible, but these things are right at home with that type of playing style, the neck could even be a jazz pickup since it's a lot more warmer, clear & natural sounding, but still with a lot of power. OH Metal sounds super too using a Eleven rack, Marshall JCM 900 & Peavey 5150, I don''t think anyone would disagree these work really well at maximum volume! Very impressed at these pickup for:1. How different that are to other EMG's.2. How good they sound I'm sold, great pickups! // 10
Reliability & Durability: There EMG you can buy 20+ year old ones from eBay and they still rock solid. you would have to work pretty hard to break EMG pickups. // 9
Overall Impression: They look just super cool as hell, they a fresh new sound from EMG and there great, there by far in my opinion the most widest range pickups from EMG has released you could easily do Jazz, Blues with these and obviously metal I would have at least one guitar in my collection with these pickups in no matter what. BUT I give it a 9 because there freak'n LOUD! I'm sure someone switching to and moving from the guitar you have these installed would get a bit WTF sometimes, YES there louder then EMG 81's but so cool too =) // 9


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Unfortunately some of the most affordable anti wrinkle face cream products use petrolatum or mineral oil in the ingredients. In fact, many collagen based anti wrinkle face cream is combined with petrolatum or mineral oil because 100 percent collagen is like a gelatin and too thick to apply. That brings us to another myth which seems to persist. It's not true that applying collagen to your face will increase the amount of the protein in the skin.
It's true that skin protein decreases with age and as a result, the skin becomes thinner, more translucent and dark under eye circles start to appear. Since the skin's elastic fibers are primarily composed of protein, the decrease can result is sagging skin and wrinkles.
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iPhone Not Charging From Wall Charger? Try These Fixes
Posted: August 27th, 2010.
There is one long running thread on the MacRumors forums (since 2007) where several users have complained that they have not been able to charge their iPhones from a wall charger. Apparently, there is no issue when the same cable is used to charge from a computer or while using a charger to power an iPod from the wall.
This is not a very prevalent case since not many users appear to have come across such a bug, but in case you are facing such an issue, there is a likelihood for the problem to lie with your software. Apparently, the iPhone does not indicate that it's getting charged though the battery indeed is being powered. In such a case, simply try a soft reset – hold the Home button and Power button down together for a few seconds and perform a reset. This should fix the problem.
To some users, merely charging on a second wall socket seems to have worked.
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And then, there's this third alternative that seems to fix the issue, though it sounds more like finger gymnastics
1. switch the mute switch 4 times (up, down, up down)
2. now press home and power for 6-10 seconds
3. wait 30 seconds and turn back on
Are you one of those facing this issue? Does any of these solutions work on your iPhone? Write down in the comments.
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Comment from venugopal
Time September 16, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Hi even i tried the same but still handset is not getting charged so pls help me out
Comment from venugopal
Time September 27, 2010 at 3:55 pm
I tried it still wall charger is not working
Comment from Roger
Time October 22, 2010 at 1:52 am
I have tried all this and no luck. I tried to let the battery run out and when I recharged it worked then once
Battery was full green it suddenly went red again.
Any other thought please advice.
Comment from Simon
Time November 2, 2010 at 5:20 pm
This is a software issue.
My wife had has this problem for a while using a wall charger. I didn't.
As soon as I upgrading to OS 4.1, I got the same problem.
Same phone, same cable, same wall socket, the only thing changed was the OS version.
Comment from Viera
Time November 3, 2010 at 7:26 pm
tried this to solve the prob. still wont turn on
it shoes the lightning icon but it stays like that for the whole time
any other solution?
Comment from Alyce
Time November 27, 2010 at 8:12 am
my phone just switched off for reason this morning. tried charging and nothing! tried the finger gymnastics you suggested and it worked straight away. AMAZING
Comment from James
Time December 4, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Thanks mate for that finger gymnastics saved my iphone
Comment from Shreyas
Time December 15, 2010 at 11:55 am
iPhone users,
I couldn't have been in a nasty situation. I got this iPhone from last year or so from US (3g/32 GB) and all of a sudden it seems not to be charging. I have tried diffferent ways mentioned here and in other forums but nothing has worked in my favor.
Whenever I plug-in, I just see the red battery with a Harry Potter scar below. Can someone please help me with this? I feel helpless with my novice knowledge about this device.
Someone please? I can share my phone number if someone would like to know the details. I stay in Bangalore, India.
Comment from Shreyas
Time December 16, 2010 at 3:23 pm
It turned on all by itself and I charge it for half a day. I remove and talk for a minute it got switched off.
Is iPhone working consistently based on a person's luck? I am so skeptical about this thing now. Have had too many experiences with this 'smart' device.
Comment from mwilah moses
Time December 27, 2010 at 10:39 pm
Can some one help my i phone just stopped charging -tried all the tricks nothing can some one help?is it hard ware or software ?
Comment from fonzoire
Time January 8, 2011 at 8:57 am
My iPhone 3G was totally drained and i wasnt able to connect it to a charger for like two weeks. when i finally connected it to a wall charger, the lightning icon keeps appearing and the apple logo would show up and my springboard appears. but then the battery indicator tells that it has 20% battery and it doesnt progressing. tried to turn it off and removed the plug but same thing happens.
what's wrong with it?
Comment from Simon
Time February 25, 2011 at 4:28 pm
it might be battery dead or charging connector… have same prob…
Comment from marco
Time June 15, 2011 at 6:45 am
i also having the same problem charging my iphone 3gs using a wall charger.. its didnt do anything when i plugged it.. but when i connect it on my pc its working.. can i say that the only problem is the wall charger itself and not the iphone? but i dont remember any incident of dropped or water issue on the wall charger.. this is really weird..
Comment from Anon
Time May 12, 2012 at 2:58 am
Who came up with these bullshit instructions? Of course it won't magically start working if you do these moronic things, the fucking things are just fucked beyond repair
Comment from nagesh
Time April 24, 2013 at 10:30 am
my iphone 3g is not charging either on wall socket and usb i gave to change the pin also but its not working still can u help me to resolve it tat i have to change the battery or wat pls forward solution to my email id……….
Comment from Deborah
Time June 21, 2016 at 3:20 am
I used the third method, switching the mute button up and down four times, then turning the phone off, then back on and it worked like a charm. I had already purchased another charger thinking that was the problem so was thrilled this worked before buying any additional items. I can always use another charger:)
Comment from appleuserOH
Time August 5, 2016 at 5:17 am
My i phone 6s had this same problem. It was not charging from my wall charger randomly. Im guessing this is from using my comp and car to charge it all the time. So i tryed the finger gymnastics with the soft reset and it worked! I can charge my phone with the wall charger now! Thank you so much the good advice!


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"Find what turns you on." - Warren Buffett
Get your head out of the gutter. When Buffett spoke those words at Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK-A ) (NYSE: BRK-B ) annual meeting, he was responding to a question about what advice he'd give to himself if he could go back 50 years and give himself some advice. And with that quip, Buffett was referring to finding something that "turns you on" to do for a living.
Buffett's right-hand man Charlie Munger didn't disagree. He piled on: "You gotta work where you're turned on." Not that that comment did anything to squelch the innuendo.
It's hard to argue the importance of that if you're trying to live a satisfied life. But this isn't just solid life guidance, it's also a reminder of an critical aspect of Berkshire: Just how much Buffett and Munger love what they do. There's a reason that Fortune's Carol Loomis titled her most recent book about Buffett "Tap Dancing to Work."
Is it warm and fuzzy? Sure it is, but it's also a big reason why shareholder have, over the years, seen such incredible returns from Berkshire Hathaway. Buffett and Munger love what they do and that allows them to think in terms of the long term and what will drive long-term success.
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