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Raspberry Pi Performance
Anyone thinking to get a functional everyday PC on the cheap with the Raspberry Pi will either be pleased or frustrated. Pleased if they haven't used a modern computer before, as the Raspberry Pi will let you browse the web, create word documents or spreadsheets, play simple or older games, and watch HD video. Frustrated if they've used anything faster than a netbook, which the Pi most certainly is not.
The YouTube website took over 55 seconds to load, compared to under 2 seconds on the average desktop PC and virtually instantly on a powerful rig with SSD storage. Even opening or closing windows in the graphical environment of the Raspberry Pi Foundation's recommended Raspbian Wheezy (a Raspberry Pi optimised version of Debian) can take just a bit longer than is comfortable, especially if another task is running in the background. Browsing the web also requires patience, and in the OS we even clicked buttons several times at first because the response was so delayed.
We're hoping we'll soon be seeing in-OS graphics acceleration, at which point day-to-day performance for the Raspberry Pi should increase noticeably. The other thing we're hoping to see is a more powerful yet still ultra-affordable Model X with a 1GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, not outside the bounds of possibility considering there are already sub-£100 tablets with these kinds of specs.
Even if this doesn't happen, one of the best things about the Raspberry Pi is that performance on this open-source PC will only improve, as home-brew developers and hobbyist programmers add ever more refinements, shortcuts, and efficiency to the software available for the diminutive computing platform.
Raspberry Pi Value
Well, this one's pretty obvious. There's nothing else out there that comes close to matching the sub-£30 Raspberry Pi for value. Of course, this doesn't necessarily mean you should buy one. If you're after a cheap as chips desktop computer for basic productivity it will do the job, but you'll need patience.
It's perfect for a kid's first computer though, especially since there's no hand-holding and even installing extras needs to be done through a command interface – meaning they'll hopefully learn a little more than 'click/touch here to do this'. Relatively simple game-making software on the Wheeze install will especially appeal.
As a media player, the Pi is again the cheapest but not necessarily best choice compared to dedicated media players. With the correct software – either a video player on Wheeze or an XBMC/OpenELEC install - it will certainly play most video formats, including 1080p MKVs. However, menus perform slowly and MPEG 2-encoded video is off the menu due to licensing restrictions, so you might be better off with something like the far more powerful MK802 computer on a stick.
You'll probably also want a case so the Raspberry Pi looks good with your AV gear. There's a large choice of third-party ones available from sites like www.modmypi.com – or just build your own out of Lego/wood/cardboard. Because the Pi doesn't require active cooling and doesn't get hot, you can make a case out of a huge variety of materials.
Where the Raspberry Pi really shines is as a hobbyist board that's small enough to fit almost anywhere and versatile enough to handle a huge variety of projects – and cheap enough that if you fry, break or smash it, it can easily be replaced.
Believe the hype: the Raspberry Pi really is a miniature marvel. It's a computer the size of a business card for the price of a concert ticket, with enough connectivity to hook up all the essentials and enough power to play back Full HD video.
What it doesn't quite have enough power for is to provide a smooth experience in anything remotely intensive that doesn't utilise its graphics chip, and it can require a lot of effort to get even basic functionality set up. Of course that's part of the point and, with widespread community support, the Raspberry Pi is only going to get better.
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Who writes this stuff? I taught Computer Science from 1981 - the notion that computers were "a lot more accessible" then is twisting the truth - they were a great deal more cumbersome to use and you often had to write code because that's was all you could do and/or there was no code to do what you wanted. Remember no internet then either!
"It's all backed by 256GB of RAM, which is shared by both the system and GPU."
I want one. That's the cheapest and most compact 256GB of RAM I have *EVER* seen. My macbook pro tops out at 8GB...
Has anyone proof read this article? Made me smile though...
Just to clarify that your comment is on the Preview, not the Review. And you're right, but I guess Ed (who wrote the preview) was referring to the 'guts' of the computer - you needed to know more to get anything out of them...
I'm afraid the Special Edition with 256GB of RAM that we received for review is not available to buy for the public...
Seriously though, thanks for spotting that, fixed (and as mentioned in the review, we actually used a retail Raspberry Pi). Glad we made you smile!
I bought a Raspberry Pi it is a brilliant piece of hardware but unlike the old BBC computer you need a lot of knowledge and know how just to get it to do anything. After help from an "expert" who spent an hour (he said it would take a few minutes) trying to get the thing to run as a media server using a pre written program we succeeded. I am not technophobic or new in this field but even with the wiki guide I am sure it would have taken me 5 or 6 hours to accomplish this task.
When running it using a PC as a vehicle can someone explain to me why it is necessary to do become a "robot" following a sequence of instructions (I have summarized them below) that are not easy and for the unwary there are pitfalls at every turn. (This is totally non creative and much of it incomprehensible to the new user). There is virtually nothing obvious and it begs the question, why can't it be automated?
All of the below could surely be automated as with a set up program", eg. Click install. then follow the on screen prompts.
Here is the a summary of the sequence!
Download image Unzip
Download USB tool
Setup as in instructions (it took ten minutes to work out that I needed to an administrator and another few minutes to work our how to become one!)
Run restore image, (Why?)
Download Putty http://www.chiark.greenend....
Place SD card in Pi. Connect network plug. Switch on.
Connect through putty - may need trial and error to get IP address (ping squeezeplug). Port 22.
Login: root Password: nosoup4u (why do you need to do this?)
Type setup
Follow prompts.
Select Expand_RootFS. (obvious isn't it)
Select Yes and follow prompts. Select Yes to reboot.
Wait a bit for it to come back and login again. Resize the window.
Run setup again.
Advanced Install samba,Media Handling.
MiniDLNA - Install
Need I say more. A shame as it really is a great bit of kit.
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Professor Dick Dietz checks the skies during the Transit of Venus on Tuesday, June 6. A crowd turned out to take in telescopic view of the once-in-a-lifetime planetary event.
Photo by Barry LaPoint
As Dick Dietz set up telescopes, the professor of Astronomy and Physics hoped the weather would cooperate to allow viewing of an astronomical event that won't recur until 2117.
Members of the university and Greeley communities waited in anticipation at Bishop-Lehr Hall on Tuesday, June 6, to see the planet Venus pass in front of the sun.
They wouldn't leave disappointed.
Around 5 p.m., the sky on the western horizon cleared, providing an unimpeded view of the sun and Venus. A line formed behind one of three telescopes, shrouded by a mylar solar filter for safe viewing, to get an up-close view of the transit.
The Transit of Venus occurs in pairs and then doesn't happen again for another century. The first transit of this century's pair passed through on June 8, 2004. Dietz said the Transit of Venus occurs as a result of how the orbits of Earth and Venus are arranged.
"Venus frequently shows up around the sun in the sky but usually goes north or south of it, not in front of it," Dietz said. "This is the only chance we'll get to see the Transit of Venus in our lifetimes, and I wanted to provide people the opportunity to see something not everyone is able to see."
Observers could see Venus through one of three telescopes, or they could look directly at the sun with a special pair "Eclipse Shades" safe for solar viewing. Dietz and the UNC Physics team were also able to connect one telescope to a tiny television set, projecting the planet Venus and the top-right corner of the sun onto the TV.
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Washington, March 8 (PTI): The World Bank has barred Larsen and Toubro (LandT) from doing any business with it or the projects funded by it for six months, after finding that a senior executive of the Indian conglomerate has indulged in fraud.
The debarment will continue till September 6, making LandT ineligible for contracts for any World Bank-funded projects and loans.
The sanction order, dated March 7, said LandT's ineligibility would continue across the entire World Bank group and has been imposed on LandT "for fraudulent practices" under the agency's Procurement Guidelines against Fraud and Corruption.
During the debarment period, LandT as well as any of the entities controlled directly or indirectly by it can't be nominated even as subcontractor, consultant, manufacturer, supplier or even service provider to an otherwise eligible firm being awarded a World Bank-financed project.
The debarment relates to a bid submitted by LandT through the regional business head of its medical equipment and systems unit for a Bank-financed project in Tamil Nadu.
In January 2005, the World Bank Group had entered into a development credit agreement with the Indian government to provide $ 110.83 million of International Development Association credit for the Tamil Nadu Health Systems Project.
It was set up to improve the effectiveness of the health system in the state by increasing access to critical health services for the poor, disadvantaged and tribal groups.
In July 2008, bidding documents were issued by Tamil Nadu Medical Service Corporation for a contract to supply 130 ultrasound scanners under the project, following which LandT submitted a bid on September 3, 2008, through the said regional business head.
Upon technical and financial evaluation, LandT's bid was found to be the lowest-priced, but a complaint was received later that some of the certificates submitted with the bid might have been forged.
The bid contained 115 performance certificates purportedly issued by medical facilities stating that the ultrasound scanners supplied by LandT were working well.
After the company was asked for an explanation, the regional business head said that some medical facilities may have mistakenly denied issuing the certificates and requested that LandT "not be viewed as (having) indulged in fraudulent practice".
In December 2008, LandT was informed that the tender has been cancelled and the contract was awarded to another firm through a new bidding process.
After looking into the matter, the World Bank's integrity vice-presidency (INT) alleged that LandT "engaged in fraudulent practices by submitting forged performance certificates with its bid".
In its 24-page order, the World Bank sanctions board said LandT was given an opportunity to present its case, wherein the company said it should not be held liable for the fraudulent act of the regional business head.
The company argued that the said employee had acted on his own and "without management's awareness, approval or instructions".
It also asserted that there was no precedent of adjudicated misconduct before the World Bank or any other bilateral or multilateral development bank or organisation, and it has no history of indictment or convictions for fraud or corruption, including by its employees and officers.
The bank, however, held that the company's "rogue employee" defence lacked merit.
"Nothing in the record suggests he acted out of any motive other than to serve the company; to the contrary, his interview statements support a finding that he submitted the bid with the forged certificates with the intention of carrying out his duties to the Respondent," the bank added.
"The submission of performance certificates is well within the course and scope of his employment and was carried out on behalf of Respondent (LandT)," the order said.
The Bank's sanction board concluded that the person was an individual with decision-making authority "who played a central role in the misconduct".


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Congressional Candidates Regularly Stray Far From Home in Search for Campaign Cash
September 29, 2010 | In a congressional election cycle marked by continued economic strife and high unemployment, out-of-state campaign contributions are padding war chests for both incumbents and challengers across the country, according to a Center for Responsive Politics analysis of campaign finance filings.
Trial Lawyer Embraces Approach of Energy Tycoons to Influence Elections In New Orleans
August 25, 2010 | In the final hours before primary election day, a shadowy new political group is comparing Louisiana Democratic Congressional candidate Cedric Richmond to a comic book villain and accusing him of committing all seven deadly sins. Want to know who's funding the attack? Too bad.
Insurgent Candidates See Electoral Success in Hot Senate Races
May 19, 2010 | Massive campaign war chests and establishment endorsements were not enough to be victorious in some of the country's most contested Senate primaries Tuesday night. One sitting Senator was defeated and another is heading to a run-off in three weeks, as candidates worked to distance themselves from Washington and position themselves as crusaders against special interests in charged anti-incumbent environments.
Chuck Grassley Challenger Roxanne Conlin Gave Big to Democrats, Trial Lawyers
November 9, 2009 | Attorney Roxanne Conlin today announced her intention to run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), providing the veteran lawmaker with some notable and potentially well-financed competition. With a strong pedigree in Iowa politics, she brings supporters with deep pockets, and the ability to draw on her own personal wealth. A CRP analysis shows that Conlin, and her husband, James, have contributed nearly $360,000 to federal candidates and committees over the past 20 years.
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Child Care Services Frequently Asked Questions
Child Care Services Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions?
If you don't find the answers you're looking for or have other questions, please contact:
- Holly Noll, child care director, at email@example.com
- Crystal Minzola, assistant director, at email@example.com
Is the Campus Child Center open all year?
Yes, the center is open all year and coincides with the university's schedule. When registering your child, you will receive a list of days the center is closed. Any circumstances that may arise requiring the center to be closed (for example inclement weather) announcements will be made either on the local radio station (WHLM) or will be displayed on WNEP CH 16.
How do I register my child?
Call the center and make an appointment. At that time, parents must complete:
- An Agreement Form
- An Emergency Contact Information Sheet
- A copy of their work / class schedule
- A Child's Health Assessment must be on file by the first date of attendance
- The center must be able to reach at least one parent or designated emergency
- person at all times. The child will be released to the following persons only:
- The name on the sign-up sheet
- Names on the registration form
- A person who has been designated by the parent in a phone call to the director.
- Any person who is unknown to the staff must have a picture identification.
What time does the center open and close?
The center opens at 7:45 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. Upon arrival the parent/guardian must sign the Parent/Child sign-up sheet stating who will pick up the child that day and at what time. Failure to do this will require a staff member to estimate the departure time. Not only is it important that you sign-in and out for monetary purposes, but it is a safety measure for the kids.
Keep in mind: If the university cancels classes due to inclement weather, the center will be closed. If the university announces a compressed schedule, the child center will open at 9:45 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. If the schedule has begun and classes are cancelled for the remainder of the day, the center will close.
Where do I go to drop off and pick up my child?
The double doors on the side of Montour Hall, marked Campus Child Center, are the only appropriate doorways for arrival and departure for parents and their children (including during inclement weather).
Is there designated parking?
Bloomsburg University has designated parking spaces in the Montour/Old Science parking lot for child care drop off/pick up. Please exercise caution in walking to and from the parking lot. Do not allow your children to enter or exit the Center alone. Please escort your child into the classroom and be certain that a staff person accepts them into care.
What is the staff-Child Ratio for this center?
Age Levels
Young Toddler
Older Toddler
Young School-Age
Older School-Age
Age levels are defined as:
- Infant - A child 6 months to 1 year of age
- Young Toddler- A child from 1 to 2 years of age
- Older Toddler- A child from 2 to 3 years of age
- Preschool- A child from 3 years of age to the date the child enters kindergarten in a public or private school system
- Young School-Age- A child who attends kindergarten to the date the child enters the 4th grade of a public or private school system
- Older School-Age- A child who attends 4th grade of a public or private school system through 15 years of age
What about lunches?
Parents/guardians can choose from hot lunches or packing lunches.
- Hot lunch is available daily on a full or part time basis during the Fall and Spring semesters. An agreement is done in advance. Payment is made in advance and is due whether or not the child attends. Lunches are provided by Aramark Food Services. Milk and fruit are included.
- Lunches packed by parents/guardians should be easy for the child to handle, including a cold drink, and a cold pack. Lunches should not require heating or refrigeration. Sharing or exchanging lunches is not permitted.
Are there recommended guidelines for packaging a lunch?
Yes, the following information can serve as a checklist for you when preparing your child's lunch:
- All lunches must be in a lunchbox clearly marked with their first and last name, along with thermos, cups, etc.
- All lunches must have a coldpack in them.
- All hot foods must be in a thermos.
- If foods require utensils, please send metal, do not send plastic, because they're unsafe for
- small children.
- Infants and young toddlers are required to have written feeding instructions on a daily basis. Bibs are required.
- We're required to throw away formula, milk, juice, etc immediately after a child has finished drinking from the sip cup or bottle. We're not permitted to reuse these items. Because we do not have the proper kitchen facilities to wash cups, we will make sure they are returned to you so you can clean them and return them the next day.
- Once foods have been served they must be discarded.
- To avoid wasting food and drink, please be mindful of the portions you send.
- Styrofoam or glass is not permitted.
- Please understand your child's lunch will be served as you send it! We cannot heat or cut foods.
- Two particular items to take note of: grapes must be cut in half or they will not be served and the children are not permitted to have peanuts at the center
What time is lunch?
Lunchtime at the center begins around 11 a.m. for infants. Lunchtime for toddlers and preschool begins around 11:30 a.m.
What will I need for my baby?
The following will serve as a checklist for you as you prepare for your baby's day with us:
- A general schedule that would describe your child's day. It would include
- information as to when they would nap, general feeding and bottle routine and any particular items that would enhance their day e.g. if they like to be rocked to sleep or prefer laying down awake.
- Bring in two crib sheets.
- Sheets that have been used are required to be taken home weekly to be laundered.
- Bottles and food must be in an insulated lunch bag with ice packs. There is no refrigeration available.
- Include a daily note with specific feeding instructions (this includes bottles and food). Food should be packed in serving size portions. Uneaten baby food that has been opened must be discarded. Do not send in opened baby food jars. They cannot be served.
- Formula, milk or juice must be discarded after a child has finished drinking from the sip cup or bottle, and we're not permitted to reuse these items. Please make sure they have enough individual bottles for the day and check on sip cup information when your child begins to use one.
- Styrofoam is not permitted.
- Please bring in a container of face wipes that can be left in their locker.
- Label everything such as bottles, spoons, bibs, food jars, blankets, crib sheets, clothes, and socks, orajel, baby ointments, wipeboxes, extra bags of diapers, nuks, and toys if you bring them.
- Please include signed and dated written instructions for orajel and baby ointments.
Does the child center staff administer medication?
No we do not. Medication should not be left in lunch boxes or cubbies. Medication should not be mixed in food, bottles or drinks.
What about diaper bags?
Please do not leave diaper bags in the center. Extra clothes, diaper ointments, diapers, can be placed in the child's bathroom cubbie.
Will my child be able to nap?
Yes, as long as your child is in attendance for five or more hours a day, children under age 3 will have a rest period. Rest time is approximately 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The preschool children will be give the opportunity to nap when needed, otherwise, quiet table top activities, stories, and small group activities will be presented. Children who nap should bring a small blanket from home that is clearly marked with their name. It can be left at the center. Please do not send medication. We're not permitted to administer it, and it should not be left in their diaper bags or lunch boxes.
If my child does not nap, what will he or she do during the rest time?
Is there a dress code?
No. However, clothing should be the type that can be managed easily by young, inexperienced fingers. Weather permitting, the children will go out to the playground daily. Please dress them appropriately (i.e. boots, gloves, hats, scarves, etc.). Also, please mark all clothing with the child's first and last name. It's important the child wears clothing that launders easily due to these activities. Barrettes and other small hair accessories present a choking hazard to the children, therefore are not permitted.
Can my child bring toys from home?
We ask that no playthings be brought to the center from home. Because of the number of children, we cannot be responsible for any item that is misplaced or broken. If the child has a security toy, please mark it clearly with the child's full name.
What are the discipline procedures at the center?
The children will be encouraged to discuss their feelings of anger with the teacher and/or peers. Absolutely no physical form of punishment is allowed. "Take Some Time for Yourself" or "Cooling Down" method of behavior management is used. Positive role modeling and encouragement of appropriate behavior is used.
What will happen in the case of an emergency?
Please come to the center as quickly as possible and take your children home.
Does the center celebrate birthdays?
We will be happy to celebrate your child's birthday at the center. If you wish to bring a simple treat (cookies, cupcakes, etc.) for the occasion, please make arrangements ahead of time with the staff for the specific day.
Are parent volunteers welcomed?
Yes. Please make arrangements in advance. Any help with the following items would be greatly appreciated: Kleenex, paper towels and plastic bags (for soiled clothes). Thank you.


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Every major college football program in the country was recruiting Ward, so his high school coach encouraged him to send his high school footage to schools he was interested in, including Georgia. Ward indicated that he wanted to know more about the Bulldogs – and after coaches at Georgia saw his play and offered, Ward committed to the Dawgs.
The former four-star tight end grew up in Oakland and graduated from McClymonds High School, where he had 45 catches for 850 yards and five touchdowns in his career. Ward helped his offensive line pave the way those seasons for two different tailbacks to rush for over 1,000 yards each year. He also played defense his senior year and recorded 7.5 sacks.
Ward was one of Georgia's highest-rated recruits in the Class of 2006. Scout.com rated him as the number three tight end in the country. But now Ward is listed at the bottom of Georgia's tight end depth chart, which is quite a change. As is the change from high school football to the college level.
"Wow, the intensity is totally different," Ward said. "Everything is at a fast psce. Everyone here is good. Everyone here is challanging you. You can never slack - you have to go hard every drill every day."
Ward is in the mold of recent Georgia tight ends – big and tall. He's 6-5, 245 pounds, and will likely get fitter as the season and his career moves on. Ward was one of the few true freshmen who were not able to make it to all of Georgia's summer conditioning. Like Kade Weston last year, Ward did not graduate high school until late June, and could not enroll or participate until after the Fourth of July.
"I wish I had been one of the early enrollees. I think I could have gotten more established with the coaches and know the playbook more," he said of getting to school in July.
"He can really run well, has got giant paws and can really snatch the ball. Everything you are looking for in a tight end, he's got it," said head coach Mark Richt of his newest weapon at tight end.
Ward still has a mountain to climb in order to get onto the gridiron this fall. As the fifth tight end on campus, Ward will likely sit out this season unless he has a stellar August and works his was onto a top special teams unit.
"Right now I am going to compete and fight, and we will see what happens after that," Ward said.


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Scary times indeed!!
Finally, think of the implications if this were the policy everywhere. It would mean that if youre a gun owner, the police could cite that fact in and of itself as justification for them to violently tear down your door, rush your house with guns and point those guns at your family even if their warrant is for a nonviolent crime, even if its for a white collar crime, even if youve dutifully registered your gun with the government.
Scary times indeed!!
Enforcement, NOT Amnesty!!!!!!
"If theyre going to come here illegally, apply for & receive assistance through a corrupted Government agency encouraging this lawless behavior, work under the table & send billions of dollars each year back to their families in Mexico, while bleeding local economies dry, protest in our streets waving their Mexican flags DEMANDING rights, while I have to press 1′ for English, then they need to be shipped back to where they came from!" -Chad Miller
Back in another lifetime, being lived in the Peoples' Republik of Nuevo Yersey, I was pulled over for a tail light that was out. (IT WASN'T) When Mr Badge AssHat saw my Guns&Ammo magazine on the back seat he called backup. My PRISTINE '69 Mach I was torn apart, seats out and on the ground and I was strip searched on the side of the road.
DEATH to TYRANTS
The Peoples Democratic Republic of New Jersey (PDRNJ) State Police have a history of stopping vehicles with out of state license plates and NRA decals traveling on the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway the two main highways going through the state. They ask the drivers if they have a firearm and if the answer is yes, they arrest them and charge them with a felony for possessing an unregistered firearm which is illegal in the PDRNJ without having a Firearms Owners Identification Card.


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The Patriot League includes two military academies and features six programs with top 25 defenses, so it's earned its reputation as physical conference. No. 1 Loyola knew that going into its first season into the league. In the end, though, "quiet confidence" won out in their first run through the league, as the Greyhounds capped a perfect Patriot season run with a 16-7 win over back-to-back league champ Lehigh on Sunday afternoon at Ridley Athletic Field.
As they did through the tournament, Loyola dictated the game on both sides of the field against the Mountain Hawks. It was sloppy to start (six turnovers and one goal allowed to start the game), but Loyola found its rythmn and scored six consecutive goals to take a five-goal lead late in the second quarter. The Greyhounds produced two four-goal runs in the second half to put the game away with a nine-goal margin, the largest in history of the Patriot League title game (Navy in 2005 and Bucknell in 2011 each won by seven-goal margins).
"I thought early on in the game, our guys were very willing to push early offense, and sometimes it forced us to play longer defensive possessions," head coach Charley Toomey said. "That's just recognizing the game-tempo. We talked about that we still wanted to play fast, but we need to manage possessions in transition a bit better, and I thought [our guys] did a great job communicating with their teammates when to push and when to slow it down."
Loyola posted a game-high 46 shots against Lehigh, including 30 shots on goal. Senior Matt Sawyer, the team's leading scorer, penetrated the middle of Lehigh's defense effectively through the game and finished with a game-high four goals. Senior Brian Schultz added a hat trick. Nikko Pontrello, Brian Sherlock and Kevin Ryan scored two goals apiece, and Ward, Tyler Albrecht and Matt Cunningham each scored one. As a whole the team finished 2-4 on E.M.O opportunities.
Ward finished with a game-high three assists, which tied him for the Patriot League's all-time single season assists record. Pontrello and Schultz each assisted on two shots.
"They have everything," Lehigh coach Kevin Casesse said postgame. "They have one of the best feeders in the game, they have a couple of the best shooters in the game. They have guys that can break you down off the dodge, and that's all in their top six offensive players. They got a little bit of everything, so if you try to take one thing away they have the opportunity to get you somewhere else. That makes it challenging to defend."
Greyhound goalie Jack Runkel won the Patriot League Tournament MVP award leading the Loyola's defense through the weekend. He made a game-high 17 saves in Sunday's contest, including a huge eight-save fourth quarter that stymied any potential Lehigh comeback. Senior defenseman Joe Fletcher continued his dominant senior season, posting six groundballs and three caused turnovers while holding Lehigh's top shooter Dan Taylor to two goals and two assists.
Lehigh's Patrick Corbett scored a hattrick and Kurtis Kaunas and Dyan O'Shaughnessy each added a goal, but the rest of the Hawks' offense was held in check despite 42 shots. Loyola's man-up unit also held the Mountain Hawks to 2-7 on E.M.O. opportunities.
"The entire Loyola defense had an incredible game plan," Taylor, who finished 2014 with a team-high 75 points, said. "They played us incredibly tough. They're great one-on-one defenders and we weren't able to hit the shots that we had. And I'll give credit to Runkel, he played an impressive game."
Lehigh goalie Matt Poillon played an inspired game in the first half, making 11 saves including nine in the second quarter against Loyola's high-powered offense. He finished with 14 saves on the day.
Greyhound freshmen played a big role in Sunday's win. Brian Sherlock posted three points on two goals and an assist, and fired up his team after a falling from a big hit in the second half. Midfielder Dennis Romar didn't score but stretched Lehigh's defense several times with his dodging skills. LSM/SSDM Ryan Fournier might have been the star of the group; the Hill Academy (Ont.) recruit played midfield with both a longstick and shortie and recorded one assist, four groundballs and a caused turnover.
"They're bringing energy to the program, and we're excited that they're starting to create an identity for themselves," said Toomey.
The Greyhounds last won a league title in 2012 as a member of the ECAC, a 14-7 win over Fairfield in Denver, Colo. Thanks to their No. 1 seed earned in the regular league season, Loyola was able to win the conference title in front of 1,800 mostly Loyola fans in their home stadium.
"Lehigh was the second conference game we had [in the 2014 regular season] and we realized this conference was more physical, a little louder than the ECAC," senior attackman Justin Ward, who finished with four points Sunday, said postgame. "So that's something we adapted to, and got used to it. And it's sweet we can do this stuff on our turf and win here and protect our house."
Lehigh finished the 2014 season 13-5. Without an automatic qualifier, their road to the NCAA Tournament looks tough despite the impressive record. Loyola hosts Johns Hopkins next Saturday in a game that will affect the NCAA seedings and home game scenarios.
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Pat Burke March 10, 2010 at 10:01am
Thanks Bro! I greatly appreciate it! Thanks for all the support!
Pat Burke March 10, 2010 at 6:58am
If you putted like me, you might need two 40hr/week jobs. and beleive me there is no $$$ in Discgolf anyway. Top guy made $40,000 (nikko)! I dont want to add up his expenses it might hurt some feelings. Either way Thanks for everything. Daemon said he would pick up my stuff if it was ready, thanks again.
Cory Pyscher March 9, 2010 at 9:56pm
Hey man, let me know if u plan on playin Midland anytime soon, i'd be glad to join ya!
Pat Burke March 9, 2010 at 1:08pm
I am confused! March Mush is the 21st. correct? I plan on playing with TJ today @ sleepy Hollow, then this weekend I have sleepy Hollow and LumberJack, Then the folowing weekend I will be at the Mush on the 21st. When will you see Daemon? Daemon lives 2-3 miles down the road from me and you could give him the package. Either way holla peace out!
Pat Burke March 9, 2010 at 11:45am
Mush I will be at! It is the March Mudfest I have to cancel for Lumberjack to many confusing March Mud things going on.
Pat Burke March 9, 2010 at 7:59am
It is saying your line is disconnected or changed. Weird right?
Pat Burke March 9, 2010 at 7:40am
Thanks for the Luck I think I will be playing LumberJack instead. Sorry you have to work.
Pat Burke March 9, 2010 at 7:19am
fun times! I will wait to tell you, So I dont have to write a novel, long story short Fun Times.
Jon Andrews March 8, 2010 at 3:21pm
heh, got your message, at work, can't call back. Saturday is fine. I am spotting for the tournament. Never been to the course, should be fun to go and sit in the sun and watch people putt. If the tourney is at 9, we should leave abut 7:30 ? Drop me a text back if it is a good idea.
Jon Andrews March 8, 2010 at 2:30pm
Scott! I am planning on spotting for Sleepy Hollow March Mush. Let me know if I can ride along with you to it. Thanks !
Matt Wiles March 4, 2010 at 7:04pm
Sounds good. What's up with a jersey for the new season?
Keith Aten March 2, 2010 at 1:29pm
sounds good
TJ Wilson February 27, 2010 at 2:14am
you know i don't wake up before noon on weekdays except to go school. tues and thurs i can play anytime after 2pm and fri-sun are completely open. Rain check
p.s. top five picks
#1: Oppurtunity
#2: steady hands
#3: Basket Girl
#4: Michele
#5: Alice
Daemon Stahlin February 19, 2010 at 3:19pm
Jon Andrews February 11, 2010 at 12:43am
Woohoo, when will shirts be around ?
Scott "Fatt Kidd" Sexton February 10, 2010 at 11:25pm
New art posted in my pictures, check them out and let me know what you think!
Kat Witucki February 5, 2010 at 2:45pm
I see that Pat likes strippers on all his t-shirts lol
#1 Tribal Vines
#2 Red Vine
#3 Sunn
#4 Tribal Basket
#5 Graffiti Basket
#6 Steady Hands
#7 Striper Pole Glow
#8 The Cannon
#9 50's Pinup
#10 Alice
Sorry guys...I don't really want to wear a women on my shirt, but I picked some of the ones that are bearable to wear in a tournament. I gave to my top #10, I hope this will help!
Kira Damusis February 2, 2010 at 10:43pm
Thanks! I'll definitely see you around this spring I'm sure.
Daemon Stahlin February 2, 2010 at 3:21pm
excellent, i will do that today.
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First, the fabulous friendship. Ms. Sooza and her woman folk are coming to visit tonight (I'd thought it was last week, but it turns out I'd misunderstood our plans). Her girls love my girls, and the feeling is decidedly mutual; as a matter of fact, Punkin' Pie is busily cleaning her room in anticipation of the Wayfarer Girls' arrival (and sleep over party). I'm looking forward to having one of my oldest friends in my house for the evening; the guest room is ready, dinner is in the making, and I'm slightly giddy with anticipation. Mr. Chili is going to be otherwise occupied with the latest SU basketball game tonight, and I have visions of Sooza and me curled up on the chairs in the great room with big glasses of wine in our mitts.
The fantastic fungi fettuccine refers to dinner – well, half of it, anyway. I've put together a big old pan of this for Sooza and me to dig into tonight. The rest of the clan is, at best, lukewarm about mushrooms, so they're getting a pan of homemade mac and cheese (which, let's be honest, doesn't suck, but I'm really looking forward to the mushroom pasta). Since no one in my immediate family likes mushrooms very much – and since this stuff doesn't freeze well at all – I only break this recipe out when someone who does love mushrooms comes to visit. Yet another in the long list of reasons I love Sooza is that she likes mushrooms, and I'm practically salivating at the idea of tonight's dinner. Mmmmm.
Finally, here's the fucking flower. It was a TOTAL impulse buy in the grocery store this morning. I was thinking that I'd pick up a bunch of carnations or something, both for the joy of having them and because I needed a flower for today's post, but there were literally no bouquets of anything by the market's front door – perhaps the cut flower people are a little behind on filling the store's order. I thought I'd have to resort to taking a picture of the silk forsythia and daisies I have in the front door wreath, but then I walked by this pretty little thing. I discovered, last year at Gerry and Honey's place, that I love begonias. Now I've got to do a little research to see if I can learn how to keep her alive (and blooming); I've been having quite a run of really great houseplant luck lately, and I'm hoping to branch out a bit beyond African violets, Christmas cacti, and spider plants.
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Browsing the yogurt aisle in Co-op earlier with my mum, my eyes were caught by a bright green-coloured packaging on the second shelf with the price tag of £1.59, standing out against the other different flavours and brands. As I picked it up, I recognised the yogurt immediately. It was Paula!
Paula is a yogurt produced by the manufacturer Dr. Oetker. Now your first thoughts may be this; Paula? What kind of name is that for a yogurt? Well, actually, Paula is the name of the cow that appears on the front of the packaging! Oh yes, and not only is Paula a cow, she's a brown cow with yellow splodges. And she wears sunglasses. Do you know of any other cow like Paula? I didn't think so!
Obviously Paula appeals to kids, and the packaging is sure to attract their attention! On the front of the cardboard is the word 'PAULA' in large, red letters, that stands out against the bright green grass that is the background. Underneath this the description 'Chocolate Dessert with Vanilla Splodges' is easy to read, in a smaller font, and the rest of the packaging is consumed by a cartoon picture of the wonderful Paula herself.
On the inside of the packaging, drawn on the recycable cardboard is a picture of Paula for young children to colour in. Personally, I think this is a great idea as it makes the fun of eating the yogurt that more exciting for children and gives them something to do whilst enjoying the chocolate and vanilla flavoured dessert!
Anyway, onto the pots of dessert themselves. Inside the packaging there are four 125g pots containing the yogurt. Each pot is made of plastic, making the milk chocolate coloured yogurt and yellow splodes inside visible, sealed with a foil lid that holds the same design as the cardboard packaging.
Once you've peeled off the lid - which I did hesitantly due to my eating - you are faced with that same milk chocolate colour and the yellow splodges, however this time you are hit by a rich, chocolatey aroma that makes the dessert even more tempting and appealing for those about to eat it. Spooning some of the yogurt up with a teaspoon and putting it in your mouth, you'll realise immediately how thick the yogurt actually is! As soon as you grow used to this wonderful texture, your tastebuds will be dominated by the delicious creamy, yogurt. Surprisingly similar to the taste of a Cadbury's yogurt, which I tried around three years ago. With an extremely rich taste, the chocolate flavour is devine, and over powers the vanilla splodges almost completely. However, the vanilla does come through with a very milky, creamy taste. The two tastes together were so sweet, but not so much that it was too much to handle. Altogether it created an absolute satisfying pot of yogurt, and the strong flavour lasts throughout.
Unfortunately, most pleasures such as this can end in the person that ate it feeling guilty, as the nutritional value ruins the whole dessert. So, reading the back of the packaging, it's a pleasure to admit that this yogurt is rather surprising!
Nutritional information per 125g pot:
* Energy 608 kJ
* Calories 145kcal
* Protein 3.9g
* Carbohydrate 21.0g
* of which sugars 17.6g
* Fat 4.9g
* of which saturates 3.3g
* Fibre 0.6g
* Sodium 0.09g
* Salt equivalent 0.23g
Each pot contains only 145 calories, which may sound alot to some, but compared to other desserts, this is an extremely low figure. It also contains just 4.9g of fat and 17.6g of sugar, which compared to other yogurts and desserts, is pretty good.
The packaging also states that not only does this little treat contain no artifical colours or sweeteners, it's also a great source of calcium, providing us with 15% of our RDA, which obviously helps our bones grow stronger!
Ingredients: Whole Milk (83%), Invert Sugar Syrup, Sugar, Modified Tapioca Starch, Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder (1.5%), Skimmed Milk Powder, Thickener: Carrageenan; Salt, Colour: Beta Carotene; Natural Vanilla Flavouring, Flavourings.
Because of this list of ingredients, Paula is also suitable for vegetarians and gluten free, which is great news for those allergy sufferers, as they too can enjoy this delightful little dessert.
Overall, I'd definately recommend buying Paula and trying it (or her) yourself! Just because it's aimed at younger children doesn't mean adults can't indulge in this delicious yogurt themselves. Paula would make an excellent, low-fat alternative to a chocolate bar when a craving hits, or for when you've finished a meal and you fancy treating your sweet tooth. Whatever the reason, I'm sure Paula will be a hit with your tastebuds.
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Study Abroad Must 'Prepare for the Worst' on Sex Harassment
This month CNN published online a blog post by a student from the University of Chicago that described the sexual harassment she faced while studying abroad in India for three months. Her story reportedly received more than 800,000 page views and attention from the news media in India, where there's been a national debate about gender discrimination.
It also raised questions about the role colleges play in preparing students for overseas travel. In a statement to CNN, the University of Chicago said it "offers extensive support and advice to students before, during, and after their trips abroad, and we are constantly assessing and updating that preparation in light of events and our students' experiences."
In the following article, Mandy Reinig, director of international education at St. Mary's College of Maryland, responds to the concerns raised by the student's experience and offers advice on what colleges should do to prevent such problems.
After reading the student's account of her harassment in India, I was struck by several things. The first thing was that I had spent time in India recently and had not experienced anything near to what this student was talking about. Granted, I was there for only two weeks, but given how pervasive this student says harassment is there, I would think I would have experienced some sort of harassment.
The second thing I noticed is that there was no mention of this student's bringing any of the incidents to the attention of the staff members in India who run the program or administrators at her university back home.
I don't wish to lay blame on the home institution or the student for what happened; however, what I do wish to do is use this as a means to indicate what colleges and international educators need to do to prepare students for travel to countries where gender relations are not as they are in the United States.
St. Mary's sends students on programs to places where gender boundaries and relationships are different than they are at home. Americans, particularly women, can be seen as promiscuous, while such seemingly innocuous signs of affection as hand holding between members of opposite sexes can be taboo. In addition, homosexuality in some places is actually illegal. All of those concepts can be hard for American college students to understand, especially when they attend colleges where freedom of expression is lauded.
How then do we as international educators prepare students to face such drastic changes in their environment? For me, it comes down to a few basic steps:
• It's obvious, but we need to educate students about where they are going, the host culture, and dos and don'ts. To drive home the lessons, we should require students to do some of the research themselves.
• We should provide examples of what the gender and relationship differences are really like. When possible, having students who have already studied abroad share their own advice and experiences is best.
• Colleges should conduct role-playing exercises that take students out of their comfort zone and place them into scenarios that reflect their host culture.
• International educators should teach them whom to report abuse/harassment to, and what appropriate steps they should take.
• We should continually provide reminders about those gender and relationship differences throughout the course of the program to prevent complacency.
St. Mary's has found that students tend to become complacent about five or six weeks into an overseas program, and they tend to relax more, which is good in some ways but bad in others. It becomes bad because they tend to believe that things can't happen to them because now they understand the culture. However, that is when things do happen to them because they are no longer aware of their surroundings and forget that they are still the foreigner in a foreign land.
This is why international educators must continually remind students of not only the differences in gender roles and relationships but also the need to be aware of their surroundings. Students must remember that while it is wonderful that they are beginning to understand and respect their host culture, many will still see them solely as foreigners and will try to take advantage of them.
The other piece that international educators need to have in place is a great emergency action plan. While no one wants anything bad to happen to their students, it probably still will, no matter how much you prepare them or how often you remind them. However, having the right team and services in place can go a long way toward making the aftereffects of such incidents less memorable.
This means making the right connections on the campus. For example, do you know what services your counseling center can provide even to students overseas? Do you know if you have mental-health coverage on your student international health plan? Which administrators would you call if one of your students was date-raped? Can you answer all of those questions right now? If not, then you need to work on your emergency plan.
Preparation is key, but so are the care and attention given to an incident after it occurs. For example, St. Mary's has started a counseling group for students who have just returned from study abroad to help them adjust back to college life. The group usually discusses topics related to academics but also may talk about what students experienced in terms of gender differences.
International educators cannot send students overseas thinking that nothing bad will ever happen. We need to prepare for the worst, through predeparture orientations and emergency plans and training, so that when the worst does happen we can minimize its effects. Our goal is always to have our students return in the same condition we sent them out. But it is up to us to ensure the highest probability that this will happen.Return to Top


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A.P.'s only appearance on stage was as a presenter. Peterson and Hugh Jackman, who has made the X-Men character Wolverine a movie franchise, presented the Comeback Player of the Year. Typically, the Comeback Player award is given to a player who has overcome adversity – typically a career-threatening injury – to return to his previous form. Last year, Peterson didn't win it. That honor went to Peyton Manning, who would cap the night by winning his fifth MVP award – an acknowledgement that has long-since punched his ticket to the Pro Football of Fame. This year, it went to San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers. What? All Rivers did was not stink as badly as he did the two previous years. That seems like the recipient of the "It's About Time" award, not Comeback Player of the Year.
Peterson finished third in the voting for play of the year for his season-opening 78-yard run for a touchdown at Detroit on his first play from scrimmage.
Cordarrelle Patterson was a finalist for the Pepsi Next Rookie of the Year Award, but that went to Packers running back Eddie Lacy. Given Lacy's role with the Packers offense when Aaron Rodgers went down and the QB play in Green Bay seemingly got worse by the week, it's hard to dispute Lacy's credentials for winning the award.
Om the downside of things, the Vikings were directly involved in one of the finalists for the GMC Never Say Never Moment of the Year, thanks to the wild finish in their game with the Ravens. That "moment" didn't win the honor.
There was a Minnesota winner at the NFL Honors ceremony, however, but it didn't involve the Vikings … at least not the current Vikings. Eden Prairie High School football coach Mike Grant, the son of legendary Vikings head coach Bud Grant, was named the Don Shula High School Coach of the Year. In his time at Eden Prarie High, Grant has won nine state titles, including the last three years.
While it appears the NFL Honors program, now in its third year, is going to remain a Super Bowl eve tradition and it's a nice way to honor players and coaches for their achievements, this year's event seemed quite devoid of a Vikings presence. Maybe next year that will change.
John Holler has been writing about the Vikings for more than a decade for Viking Update. Follow Viking Update on Twitter and discuss this topic on our message boards. To become a subscriber to the Viking Update web site or magazine, click here.


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Like I said, it was a so called "Green Gun" with no integral sear block. All it needed was a drop in auto-sear and a selector switch. I kept it semi...I never liked to rock-n-roll on MY dime. And it was the height of the Clinton gun ban paranoia. I had it at a gun show and a dealer offered me a staggering price, which means he musta been certain of an equally staggering markup on the resale! Panic is good for business!Quote:
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I had a genuine Colt 4x scope mounted with the quick attach system that holds it's zero and has a BDC (Bullet Drop Calculator) built in. I got the scope from some really OLD guy who was selling stuff he had in his garage. Offered him $50 and he took it. He had NO idea what he had and it wasn't my job to enlighten him. It was assessed at about $500 later on. The rifle was full stocked with the A2 handguards and had a H-BAR target barrel. Birdsnest flash hider.


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Lawmakers are rushing off on official overseas trips for the holiday season amid political stability at home and with the Diet in recess, creating an opportunity absent in the past two summers.
Politicians were forced to skip trips abroad because of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami in 2011 and spending curbs in 2012 prompted by bleak prospects for the enactment of a key bill to allow the government to issue deficit-covering bonds.
This summer, delegations from 12 Lower House committees are scheduled to embark on overseas trips between August and September.
Specifically, a Cabinet committee team will visit countries including Sweden and Germany from Wednesday to conduct studies for social security and tax numbering systems. Also, Lower House Speaker Bunmei Ibuki will visit Britain to attend an international conference, while Vice Speaker Hirotaka Akamatsu is set to visit South America.
Delegations from the Committee on Foreign Affairs will meanwhile visit Bhutan and India as part of a nine-day overseas trip starting Monday, while a Commission on the Constitution team will visit Germany and the Czech Republic during an 11-day trip from Sept. 12.
Members of the Budget Committee already finished a visit to Spain in July.
The House of Councilors, for its part, is considering forming a team of lawmakers to conduct overseas research related to official development assistance.
Critics say such overseas tours are a waste of taxpayer money, as their details are unclear and they do not produce concrete achievements.
To cut costs, the delegations will not travel first class. Seeking to avoid criticism for joining a junket, one of the lawmakers has pledged to use input from the trip for future activities.


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How did the barrel install and head space work out with the virgin kit?
Enforcement, NOT Amnesty!!!!!!
"If theyre going to come here illegally, apply for & receive assistance through a corrupted Government agency encouraging this lawless behavior, work under the table & send billions of dollars each year back to their families in Mexico, while bleeding local economies dry, protest in our streets waving their Mexican flags DEMANDING rights, while I have to press 1′ for English, then they need to be shipped back to where they came from!" -Chad Miller
Sounds like you had some fun. Glad to hear it all worked out for you. Good info posted thanks.


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Hey all,
New to this board, but i've been lurking for a couple of weeks. I am really ready to dump my current ride for an 07 STI Limited, but have reservations about changing. That STI is one hot car. I like the utility of 4doors and need it now [at least i think I do] cuz of child car seat and such. It would be a royal pain in the arse to get my kid in the back seat of my coupe. The performance of the STI definitely edges out... maybe even rips my current vehicles performance.... but would you trade an E46 M3 for the STI Limited... I want the limited due to the tone down wing and [semi]leather interior.
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Tess Vigeland: Stop us if this sounds familiar.
Kelly Kapoor on "The Office": Customer service, this is Kelly. Oh my God, I am so sorry, that is so messed up. Everyone here is so upset, you have no idea. And rest assured your voice has been heard. Customer Service, this is Kelly...
Customer service. The bane of our consumer existence. The old-fashioned phone call might work -- if you can get through the phone tree.
But these days, one of the best ways to get a company's attention is to tweet them. We asked our Facebook fans and Twitter followers if any of them had been successful Twitter bullies.
Kathleen Riley tweeted us back with this story.
Kathleen Riley: Last year, I ended up in a situation where my car broke down on the side of the road. I called service that I have, that's supposed to supply me with a tow. And they refused to authorize the tow. Ended up having to pay for it myself. The next day, I got onto Twitter and started to tweet about it and ended up being contacted by a customer service rep via Twitter, and that person ended up offering me a partial refund. It didn't cover the whole tow, but it was better than nothing.
Vigeland: Alright, good for her. We are going to expand on this in next week's show, so we want to hear more of your stories. Tell us your story on our Facebook page or tweet me at radiotess.


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- Hello stranger on the street, will you please tell me how to take care of my baby? :: Timothy McSweeney
- Tricky people are the new strangers :: Checklist Mommy
- You won't benefit from anonymous criticism :: Seth Godin
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by Sarah Dunning Park
aware that we'd taken
a step out of turn—
we had cut in line
and not been caught.
I threw on an apron,
you did up the dishes.
No one would know
the difference.
After a decade, our feet ached—
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we'd found.
This summer we kicked them off;
now you put on the apron,
while I pour us a drink.
You melt butter in the pot,
and later—I'll wash up.
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Acute otitis externa (AOE) (swimmer's ear) is inflammation of the external auditory canal most often caused by bacterial infection. AOE is characterized by pain, tenderness, redness, and swelling of the external ear canal, and occasionally, purulent exudate. AOE is associated with water exposure (e.g., recreational water activities, bathing, and excessive sweating) and warm, humid environments.1-5 Because the overall burden and epidemiology of AOE in the United States have not been well described, data from national ambulatory-care and emergency department (ED) databases were analyzed to characterize the incidence, demographics, and seasonality of AOE and associated health-care costs. The analysis showed that in 2007, an estimated 2.4 million U.S. health-care visits (8.1 visits per 1,000 population) resulted in a diagnosis of AOE. Estimated annual rates of ambulatory-care visits for AOE during 2003-2007 were highest among children aged 5-9 years (18.6) and 10-14 years (15.8); however, 53% of visits occurred among adults aged ≥20 years (5.3). Incidence peaked during summer months, and the regional rate was highest in the South (9.1). Direct health-care costs for nonhospitalized AOE visits total as much as $0.5 billion annually, and ambulatory-care clinicians spend nearly 600,000 hours annually treating AOE. Suggested AOE prevention measures include reducing exposure of the ears to water (e.g., using ear plugs or swim caps and using alcohol-based ear-drying solutions).3-5 To reduce the national incidence of AOE, additional preventive measures should be investigated, and effective prevention messages should be developed and disseminated.
To help direct future prevention efforts for AOE, the current epidemiology of AOE in the United States and its impact on the U.S. health-care system must be understood and quantified. Ambulatory-care estimates were calculated by using 2003-2007 National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) data,* and ED estimates by using 2007 Nationwide Emergency Department Sample (NEDS) data.† Total national visits were estimated by summing the NAMCS and NEDS estimates, and a range derived by summing the respective 95% confidence limits.‡
The 2006-2007 Marketscan database§ was used to estimate costs for nonhospitalized visits (ambulatory-care visits and ED visits that did not result in hospital admission). Only visits resulting in a diagnosis of AOE without concurrent otitis media were included in the analyses.∥ Statistical software was used to apply sampling weights and account for complex sample design. Statistical significance was determined by the Rao-Scott modified chi-square test (alpha = 0.05).
AOE was diagnosed in an estimated 2,067,335 ambulatory-care clinic visits and 377,440 ED visits during 2007, for a total of 2,444,775 (range: 1,953,159-2,936,392) visits for AOE, representing 8.1 visits per 1,000 population (range: 6.5-9.7).¶ Thus, an estimated one in 123 persons was affected by AOE in the United States during 2007. AOE accounted for an estimated one in 324 ED visits and one in 481 ambulatory-care visits.
During 2003-2007, annual estimates of ambulatory care visits for AOE varied from 1,728,824 to 2,685,861, with no significant difference by year (p=0.19). Children aged 5-9 and 10-14 years had the highest annual visit rates for AOE; however, 52.8% of visits occurred among adults aged ≥20 years. Women accounted for 54% of AOE visits, which was not significantly more than for men (p=0.30). A similar demographic distribution was observed among ED visits, with the exception that a larger proportion of AOE visits to the ED occurred among persons aged 20-39 years.
Ambulatory-care diagnoses of AOE displayed a pronounced seasonality; visits peaked in the summer (44% occurred during June—August) and reached their lowest point in the winter. Although ED rates were similar by U.S. region, the annual rate of ambulatory-care visits for AOE was highest in the South (9.1 per 1,000 population) and lowest in the West (4.3). Urban and rural rates did not differ. An annual mean of 77,077 (3.6%) ambulatory-care visits for AOE resulted in referral to another physician, but no ambulatory-care AOE patients in the sample were admitted to a hospital. An estimated 2.7% of ED visits for AOE during 2007 led to hospital admission. An estimated 597,761 hours were spent annually by health-care providers on ambulatory-care visits for AOE (median: 15 minutes per visit; mean: 17 minutes). With a mean cost of $200 per nonhospitalized AOE visit, estimated annual direct health-care payments totaled $489 million.
Emily W. Piercefield, MD, DVM, Div of Applied Sciences, Scientific Education and Professional Development Program Office; Sarah A. Collier, MPH, Michele C. Hlavsa, MPH, Michael J. Beach, PhD, Div of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, CDC. Corresponding contributor: Emily W. Piercefield, CDC, firstname.lastname@example.com.
This is the first study to describe the epidemiology of AOE alone (excluding concurrent otitis media) in the general U.S. population and to estimate AOE-associated health-care costs. Exclusion of concurrent otitis media provides a conservative estimate for the actual burden of AOE. The finding of 2.4 million annual visits (8.1 visits per 1,000 population) is consistent with previous reports. As expected, general population rate estimates are slightly lower than in previous reports limited to children aged <18 years (9.9-13.9 per 1,000 population)6 or when concurrent otitis media was not excluded (3.3 million U.S. outpatient visits).7
AOE must be distinguished from other painful ear conditions, such as acute otitis media, because treatment and prevention are different. Although both commonly are caused by bacteria (particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa or Staphylococcus species in the case of AOE), uncomplicated cases of AOE usually respond favorably to topical antimicrobials (with or without a topical corticosteroid).3,8 Systemic antimicrobials usually are not indicated unless the AOE infection is complicated by an associated cellulitis of the surrounding skin, or other conditions (e.g., diabetes or immunosuppression).3,4 Although AOE generally is a mild illness, it is a frequently diagnosed condition responsible for a substantial health-care burden, with estimated costs of $0.5 billion and nearly 600,000 hours of clinicians' time annually. Development and dissemination of prevention messages potentially could lower the incidence of AOE and reduce the health-care burden.
The findings in this report are subject to at least two limitations. First, return visits for the same illness episode could not be excluded, and 3.6% of ambulatory-care visits for AOE resulted in referral, leading to a potential overestimate of AOE incidence; however, because AOE generally responds quickly to appropriate treatment, the proportion of return visits likely was minimal.# Regardless, each visit (whether initial or return) places a burden on the health-care system in health-care costs and clinicians' time. Finally, this analysis used a commercial insurance database to determine average costs. Visit costs might differ for persons with a different insurance provider (i.e., Medicaid or Medicare) or persons without insurance. Overall AOE costs likely are higher than estimated because visits to federal facilities and inpatient visits were not included in the analysis, nor were additional costs such as lost wages, school absence, or caretakers' time.
With the substantial costs imposed by AOE in health-care expenditures and clinicians' time, prevention of AOE could yield considerable savings. Few studies exist on AOE prevention, and controlled trials of potential prevention measures are needed. Current clinical recommendations are intended to reduce factors known to increase risk for AOE, such as prolonged water exposure and trauma to the skin of the ear canal.1,2,4,5,9 Prevention messages emphasize exclusion of water from the ear canal, drying ears thoroughly after water exposure, and avoiding insertion of solid objects into the ear canal (Box). Clinicians also might consider recommending the use of alcohol-based ear solutions after water exposure for persons with recurring episodes of AOE. Given that AOE's seasonality coincides with the traditional summer swim season (Memorial Day through Labor Day), prevention messages should be directed at swimmers. To optimize their effectiveness, these messages should be stressed before and during the summer swim season and target swimmers in the South, Northeast, and Midwest, particularly those aged 5-14 years, and their caregivers. Additionally, pool operators can help prevent transmission of Pseudomonas and other common causes of infectious AOE in treated recreational water venues (e.g., pools, interactive fountains, and water parks) by maintaining proper chlorine and pH levels.10
Keep your ears as dry as possible.
Use a bathing cap, ear plugs, or custom-fitted swim molds when swimming to keep water out of your ears.
Dry your ears thoroughly after swimming or showering.
Use a towel to dry your ears well.
Tilt your head to hold each ear facing down to allow water to escape the ear canal.
Pull your earlobe in different directions while your ear is faced down to help water drain out.
If you still have water in your ears, consider using a hair dryer to move air within the ear canal.
-- Be sure the hair dryer is on the lowest heat and speed/fan setting.
-- Hold the hair dryer several inches from your ear.
Do not put objects in your ear canal (including cotton-tip swabs, pencils, paperclips, or fingers).
Do not try to remove ear wax. Ear wax helps protect your ear canal from infection.
If you think your ear canal is blocked by ear wax, consult your health-care provider rather than trying to remove it yourself.
Consult your health-care provider about using commercial, alcohol-based ear drops or a 1:1 mixture of rubbing alcohol and white vinegar after swimming.
Persons with ear tubes, damaged ear drums, outer ear infection, or ear drainage (pus or liquid coming from the ear) should not use drops.
Consult your health-care provider if your ears are itchy, flaky, swollen, or painful, or if you have drainage from your ears.
Ask your pool or hot tub operator if disinfectant and pH levels are checked at least twice per day.
-- Hot tubs and pools with proper disinfectant and pH levels are less likely to spread germs.
-- Use pool test strips to check the pool or hot tub yourself for adequate disinfectant and pH levels.
*Conclusive published evidence of the effectiveness of any intervention for the prevention of AOE is lacking. The prevention recommendations in this box are the consensus of three experts consulted by CDC staff: Michael T. Brady, MD, representing the American Academy of Pediatrics and Evelyn A. Kluka, MD, and Ken Kazahaya, MD, both representing the American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery. Additional information is available at http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/rwi/illnesses/swimmers-ear.html.
This report is based, in part, on contributions by MT Brady, MD, Dept of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio; K Kazahaya, MD, Dept of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Univ of Pennsylvania School of Medicine; EA Kluka, MD, Dept of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Louisiana State Univ School of Medicine; J Copeland, MS, and G Derado, PhD, Div of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, CDC.
Acute otitis externa (AOE) (swimmer's ear) is more likely to occur among swimmers, particularly in warm, humid environments. Greater time spent in the water and greater frequency of head submersion increases the risk for AOE.
What is added by this report?
This is the first report to describe overall U.S. epidemiology and associated costs of AOE. An estimated 2.4 million U.S. health-care visits result in a diagnosis of AOE annually (8.1 visits per 1,000 population), costing approximately $0.5 billion in direct health-care costs and nearly 600,000 hours of clinicians' time.
What are the implications for public health practice?
Although AOE is generally a mild illness, it is a frequently diagnosed condition responsible for a substantial health-care burden. Disseminating effective prevention messages to clinicians and the public could reduce the national impact of AOE.
10 Available.
*A national sample of visits to nonfederally employed, office-based physicians from CDC's National Center for Health Statistics.
†A national sample of hospital-based ED visits from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
‡Range is derived by summing respective 95% confidence limit upper and lower bounds, but does not represent a 95% confidence limit for the summary estimate.
§The Marketscan Commercial Claims and Encounters database, from Thomson Reuters, includes insurance claims and payments for commercially insured patients only, unlike the other databases used in this analysis, which include data on patients with all types of insurance and the uninsured. Costs (the sum of insurer and out-of-pocket payments, including prescription drug costs) are in 2007 dollars.
∥AOE includes International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) codes 380.10, 380.12, and 380.14; otitis media includes codes 381.0-382.9. Concurrent otitis media was diagnosed in 16.5% of total ambulatory-care AOE visits before exclusion.
¶Based on U.S. Census Bureau population data. Available at http://www.census.gov/popest/estimates.html.
#In the Marketscan database used for average cost estimation, approximately 1.5% of patients had both an ED and ambulatory-care visit for AOE, and some repeat visits by the same person might have been accounted for by a new infection episode rather than a return visit for the same infection.
Estimated Burden of Acute Otitis Externa—United States, 2003-2007. JAMA. 2011;306(1):31-33. doi:
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The service dog only has to be on leash on private property if the owner of the private property wants the dog on leash. I took the time to ask everyone if they wanted Jethro on leash, they all said no. This includes the local mall, the local 24 Hour fitness, the grocery store, the bars, the restaurants and everywhere else I go. These people seem to be intelligent and have open minds. My question is why are the only people that want my dog on leash over zealous public servants on a power trip? Because of what I did in the military I can tell you public servants that behave like this do much more damage to this Country than my dog ever will. My question remains why do well trained dogs have to be on leash?
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I would tend to think that since they don't know your dog, their just following the rules and making sure nothing happens. There are people who say their dog is a "service dog" when in fact it is not. So, with that said, there's no way for the public service people to know whether your dog is a real service dog or not and whether he is well trained or not. If, by chance, something bad was to happen (not just with your dog, but anyone's dog) they would be one of the responsible parties since they didn't enforce the leash law or rule in the area where they work. I would just find places to take your dog where he is more accepted and be done with it. People are prejudice against my dogs because of their size. I just don't go to those places. Good Luck and I hope my explanation helps.
Kali earned her wings 10/21/14 answered on 5/8/13. Helpful? / 0
Service dogs are not exempt from leash laws. Look up the laws in your specific town or county to see what they are as they vary by area.
Kolbe answered on 5/8/13. Helpful? / 1
You keep asking the same question and complaining about people doing their jobs. What's your problem? Keep your dog on a leash as is required by law and stop being a jerk. No dog is perfect and I don't care who you are you cannot guarantee the behavior and reactions of another living thing.
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Expensive with very average facilites.
Well placed for where I had to go and do business. Friendly and helpful. Near quite noisy road. Smallest bed I have ever slept in. Hot room - for no apparent reason. Metal window cappings which when raining make it sound like sleeping in a biscuit tin.
Location for business activities and access to the site. no heaters to make a comfortable exit on the patio for a smoke and relax.
Very nice restaurant and great breakfast. Hotel in general was clean and convenient. Easy parking.
We stayed one night on two occasions. On both occasions the reception staff were friendly and helpful.1st stay was good.Very pleasant, sizable room, overlooking fjord.Facilities clean. 2nd stay was dreadful, a disappointing end to our holiday. Having been given the key to our room, it had not been cleaned after the last occupants (even the beds). They opened the room next door, which was in the same state, then the room next door to that -the same again.Back to the computer to see if there was a clean room. We were put in a very small, very hot room which was noisy at night if you opened the window. The bathroom smelt of urine. This in an hotel of 100 rooms with very few people staying.
It is located near the harbour/ ferry To few people/ staff - they were running very often
Good, clean, convenient. Hotel staff very efficient. Would have preferred a room away from traffic noise.
The hotel is very new and modern, nice furniture and sanitary facilities. Doors with RFID locks. Two separated rooms is quite nice although rooms are too small. The hotel is located in the hostel building. Everywhere is the hostel signs and logos. I am not sure why is this, but by the hotel name it's impossible to find it. The hotel is located close to the road and windows don't provide enough sound isolation, however at night there's very little traffic although in the morning there's some more traffic noise comes through the window. There're no toiletry offered in the bathroom except of the liquid soap. No hair dryer too. Every room has it's own water boiler. In our "family" room it emptied after one shower, so other had no warm water left, which is very annoying for the room for two adults and two children. For more than 100 euros I would expect more.
Very nice place to stay overnight. Not yet found out.
The location is easy to find, the hotel is quite new. The hotel is quite new and some of the equipment does not work well.
Cleanliness, easy to reach and park, reasonable price