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The daughters of murdered couple Terence and Christine Hodson have turned to a clairvoyant to help solve one of Victoria's most explosive criminal cases.
Seven News can reveal orphans Mandy Hodson and Nicola Komiazyk visited a suburban psychic for advice on the 2004 execution-style slayings of their parents.
The Chirnside Park clairvoyant told the women their determination to expose their mother and father's killers following an eight-year police investigation would be rewarded.
"Push forward and they said you'll get answers," Mandy told Seven News.
"It's given me a bit more peace knowing what happened with mum and dad, and that they're happy," Nicola added.
Police have submitted a brief of evidence on the shootings to support the family's request for a state coronial inquest, but there's still no word on an inquiry.
"I think after eight-and-a-half years we deserve, well mum and dad deserve better than this," Mandy said.
"We're still going to chip away. We're not giving up on this," Nicola added.
Police have handed over all of their information on the shootings which occurred at the Hodsons' Kew home in May 2004, just before Terence Hodson was about to testify in a major police corruption trial.
A spokeswoman for the coroner says the brief is still being reviewed and there is no determination if it will proceed to an inquest.
"There has to be an inquest. You cannot shut this out," Nicola said.
The Hodson family also want the brief on the murder of Carl Williams to be given to the coroner, but police are seeking legal advice to see if they are required to hand over all of the paperwork.


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»MHST 111 – Introduction to Musical Styles
Introduces students to a wide variety of musical styles, chronologically and geographically, through intense work on a few pieces in a seminar format.
Performance and repertory based projects; oral and written exercises; library project. (2 credits) Faculty
»MHST 117 – Introduction to Jazz History
Traces the evolution of the musical language that came to be called "jazz," with attention to major styles and artists. Emphasis will be placed on aural analysis of jazz recordings and what to listen for in a jazz performance, including a study of rhythm section instruments and their roles in the various styles and the way jazz solos are constructed. Requirements include a research paper, midterm, and final exams, and periodic short papers on discussion questions based on reading and listening assignments. Not available to Jazz majors. (2 credits) Faculty
»MHST 221 – Survey: Music of Western Europe, c. 850-1750
The recorded history of music in Christianized Europe begins with the notation of sacred chant in the 9th century. The development of that repertory over the next several centuries laid the foundations on which the composition of music, sacred and secular, was based for generations. We will trace the changes in musical style that occurred over time, and consider the role that the principal institutions of musical patronage – Church, Court, and Theater – played in fostering those changes. Composers to be studied include Perotin, Machaut, Josquin, Palestrina, Monteverdi, Lully, Corelli, Bach, and Handel. There will be regular quizzes, a mid-term and final exam, and one written critique of an assigned reading. (3 credits) Smith
MHST 355 – Improvisation: Composer and Performer at the Keyboard, 1700-1925
Examines the role of improvisation in Western music from the 18th to the 20th centuries, as reflected in the shifting relationship between composer and performer in keyboard music. Rather than customary emphasis on repertoire controlled by composers through notated scores, focus in this class will be on less well-known tradition of performer-controlled composition such as dance music, preludes, fantasias, variations, cadenzas, transcriptions, paraphrases, etc. Class materials include historic recordings, contemporary performance manuals and accounts, and recent scholarly literature. Students with relevant repertoire will perform pieces in class, along with occasional guests. Independent research projects will allow students to develop interests in particular forms, artists or techniques. (2 credits) Labaree
MHST 368 – The Music Dramas of Wagner
Studies Wagner's concept of Gesamtkunstwerk (total art work) as reflected in his music dramas and theoretical writings; their influence on the arts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. (2 credits) Greenwald
MHST 373 – Dies Irae: A History of the Requiem
This course traces the history of the Requiem from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century. Requiems to be studied include Gregorian Chant, Ockeghem, Schütz, Mozart, Berlioz, Brahms, Verdi, Fauré, Duruflé and Britten. Emphasis will be placed on the changing role of the church and the concepts of death and afterlife as illustrated in the music and text. Contextual works that focus on death will also be studied in each period. (2 credits) Handel
MHST 377 – The World of Gustav Mahler
This is an in-depth exploration of Gustav Mahler's music, life and artistic environment centering on his symphonies and lieder. We will study the symbiotic relationship between these two genres in Mahler's oeuvre, focusing on selected symphonies and their lieder companions. These works will be examined from the perspective of manuscript sources, biographical, philosophical and programmatic background, interpretation and reception. A broader overview of the artistic climate of fin-de-siècle Vienna, its dominant artistic circles and trends, as well as social and political forces which influenced Mahler's career and life will provide a context within which we will explore the artistic shifts in Mahler's musical style after the turn-of-the-century. In a parallel manner, an attempt will be made to reflect on Mahler from the perspective of the 21st century: on the heterogeneity of his style and the broad spectrum of expression and references his music projects – elements which have paved paths taken by musicians, writers, and filmmakers as diverse as Stravinsky, Shostakovich, Mann, Britten, Visconti, Berio, Schnittke, Ken Russel and Uri Caine. (2 credits) Marković
MHST 418 – Ives and Bartok: Creative Musicologists
Examines the music of Ives and Bartók, with emphasis on its social and ethnic context. Frequent readings and listenings, with the goal of building a comprehensive view of their overall work, for each student. (2 credits) Heiss
»MHST 441 – Introduction to World Music
Studies the history, repertoire, performance practice, and cultural context of selected musical traditions. Music covered in the past has been drawn from traditions in Zimbabwe, Gambia, Ghana, Tunisia, Iran, India, Java, Bali, China, Korea, and Japan. Evaluation of student work is based on class participation, midterm exam, and final exam or term project and paper. (2 credits) Row
MHST 463 – Beethoven's Fidelio
A study of Beethoven's only opera Leonora/ Fidelio and of the social-cultural context in which it was composed and performed. The influence the French Revolution and revolutionary music—especially the operas of Luigi Cherubini—had on Beethoven will be considered in this half-semester course, as will the relationship between Fidelio and Viennese operatic traditions of Singspiel and opéra-comique. Grade based on in-class oral report, written essay on an assigned topic, listening quizzes. Note: course runs September 4—October 18, 2013. (1 credit) Smith
MHST 464 – Beethoven's 9th Symphony
A close study of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 ("Choral"). Through analysis of the score and reading from the wealth of recent literature on the work, this half-semester course examines the sources of the Symphony's enduring power of expression and studies the possible meanings embedded in its sounds. Grade based on in-class oral report, written essay on an assigned topic, listening quizzes. Note: course runs October 21—December 13, 2013.(1 credit) Smith

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Live webchat with Julia O'Dwyer, mother of the British student Richard O'Dwyer who's facing extradition to the US, TODAY, Monday July 2, 1-2pm(42 Posts)
We're pleased to say that we'll be holding a webchat with Julia O'Dwyer, the mother of Richard O'Dwyer, on Monday July 2 at 1pm.
Richard O'Dwyer is a British student who faces extradition to the USA, and up to ten years in prison, because he set up a website (TVShack.net) that showed internet users where they could watch TV shows and movies online. The US authorities want to prosecute him for offences related to copyright infringement.
Several organisations (including Liberty) have taken up Richard's case. They claim that it illustrates the imperfections of the UK's extradition arrangements with the US, and that the US authorities are acting disproportionately in order to protect the business interests of media corporations. A petition launched by the Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has become the fastest-growing campaign on the UK version of the Change.org website.
Following on from a thread in which we asked Mumsnetters what they thought about the case of Eileen Clark (who is similarly threatened with extradition to the USA), many of you asked us to look into the extradition issue and make representations to the Home Secretary.
Julia O'Dwyer has spent much of the last 18 months campaigning on her son's behalf, and trying to raise awareness of the issues involved in the case. Do join us on Monday for the chat; if you can't make it, do please post up questions here in advance.
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Thanks for having me I have enjoyed answering your questions please do sign Jimmy Wales petition at www.change.org and if you want to do more please write to your MP and in particular ask him or her to sign the Early Day Motion which Caroline Lucas MP has started on extradition.
Hi Julia,
first off I'd like to wish you every success with your campaign, and have given it my support where possible.
I imagine that prior to Richard's current situation your life was relatively comfortable, mainstream and part of the status quo in a small way.
Over the last year or so you have come into contact with diverse communities and people whose religions, politics, and economics could be viewed as radical, extreme or just plain bonkers, as well as the very poor to the very rich either mainstream or alternative.
How, if at all has this affected your world view and approach to life?
This last year has been totally abnormal as you might expect but I'm sure in the future I will be able to say there have been some positives. One things for sure I have become much more educated and aware about what's going on in the world and more aware of human rights issues and politics as well as learning a lot about the corruption in world governments and how these affect people.
Hi Julia,
I've just read on another thread that the US government had shut down TV Shack once, and your son reopened it again immediately with no changes? Is that the case?
Betelguese what makes you think a "download costs zero to make and cannot be sold". Very warped misguided view.
Hi Julia - just wanted to wish you and your son best of luck.
Thank you for your good wishes.
Hallo Julia,
I've signed both petitions, written to my MP, The Home-Office, and the Gov't. As I write the #saverichard petition is approaching 205000 signatures.
My question is, who now can reverse the extradition and how?
Thank you for signing the petitions and writing those letters, this is what is required.
The government always say they have no power in this matter well what is the point of having a government with no power. Keith Vaz and other good MP's have already asked that pending extraditions to the US are stopped until the treaty is amended so that British citizens have the same protections as Americans.
Various government ministers Dominic Grieve, Damien Greene as well as David Cameron continue to state how difficult it would be to amend this law. It is they who are making it difficult and refusing to protect British citizens by giving them the same rights as Americans.
Not one American has been extradited to the UK under this treaty for an alleged crime committed whilst in America, Americans are protected by their constitution against such extradition and allowed due process in their own country. The UK does not seek extradition of Americans who have committed crimes in the US.
Hi Julia, I have signed the petition, my son 22, and friends also did so, I emailed my MP and Councillor. I hope the best for you and Richard.
The Extradition Law needs amendment.
How did Richard get into building Websites in the First Place? Jimmy Wales said Richard could found the next Google. Do you share this? This idea of Jimmy is great and Richard can make it! I hope this case will never stop Richard going ahead to advance what he wants to do and I am sure you will stand on his side and support him.
My question is what are Richard?s plans for the future and how can you help him on that end?
Good luck
Thank you for signing the petition and writing those letters. This is what is needed and its much appreciated, Richard has been at college and university studying computer science for about 6 years and building websites is part of his course. He's always inventing new things so I hope Jimmy Wales is right about his predictions about him.
I'm sure Richard will always want to work in technology and I look forward to seeing him being successful in a job that he enjoys in the future, once all this mess is sorted out. Meanwhile I continue to fight against his extradition.
Julia - Richard is clearly very bright and gifted with computers and I am so sorry that you and he are going through this awful experience. Could you share with us what your thoughts were when you heard he may be extradicted, how this has impacted on your lives and if the media or politicians have given you any support in any way during this whole awful process?
When we heard about extradition I suppose the immediate response was total disbelief and since then its taken over our lives mine mainly because I try to protect Richard and ensure that he can continue his university studies. The media have been very supportive all the way through so far. A number of MP's have been very helpful and supportive but there continues to be a wall of silence from the government on extradition and the only responses are the same canned, irrelevant statements as those being quoted in the press.
Hello Julia, can you tell us when the appeal against the decision to extradite is likely to be heard?
We are awaiting a new date for the appeal as the original one was cancelled and expect that it will be in Oct or Nov this year.
TVShack was a very successful site in terms of traffic. Did Richard make any money from it?
Good luck with the campaign.
TVShack was a very successful site in terms of traffic. Did Richard make any money from it?
Good luck with the campaign.
As reported Richard was approached by American advertising companies who asked to place an ad on his site. He took this offer up to help him pay for his server and maintenance costs. Due to the popularity of the site this snowballed somewhat and over 3 years he made £145,000 he did not charge people to use his site.
Thank you for your good wishes
Which politicians have been helpful to you in your campaign - and are there any you'd like to name and shame as being unhelpful or having suddenly gone silent despite opposing the Extradition Treaty in Opposition?
Keith Vaz, Sir Menzies Campbell, Dominic Raab, Tim Farron have all spoken out and been quoted in the press about Richard. Keith Vaz has said he will write to Theresa May, David Cameron and the American ambassador. Unfortunately, Theresa May, David Cameron and Nick Clegg generally remain silent on the matter despite speaking out very publicly on the need for extradition reform and these are the very people who have the power to amend the law.
How do you find going from being a 'normal mum' to having to lead this kind of campaign? Has it been really hard work - how did you get Change.org on side or Jimmy Wiki? Have you had to do all the leg work yourself or are there others that help?
Do you think the campaign will work and how is Richard holding up?
At the outset I didn't set out to have a campaign , I just went on Twitter because I knew that other people in a similar position were on there and I thought might be able to get more knowledge about extradition and some support I started a petition on Go petition and Twitter helped to get 25,000 signatures. I didn't go to Jimmy Wales he came to us but I had seen on the internet that he had commented previously on Richards case so we are very pleased that he has got involved and that Change.org are supporting as well.
Yes I hope the campaign and the publicity around it will work, it will certainly increase pressure on the government who are supposed to be making a decision on what action they will be taking regarding the extradition law. This extradition law has already been shown many times over to be flawed and unfit for purpose.
Richard is trying to carry on with his university studies and tries not to dwell on this or even think about it unless forced to do so. He has a lot of support from his employer, fellow students and the tech community. I've had a lot of support from people in the film industry and copy right experts.
TVShack was a very successful site in terms of traffic. Did Richard make any money from it?
Good luck with the campaign.
Hello Julia
I've read that you are a nurse working with terminally ill children, how has your work been affected by Richard's case - have you been able to continue?
Thanks for coming on and here's hoping the power of MN can help Richard.
It has been difficult for me to work I had the first 6 months off work but I'm back at work now. Researching about extradition, copyright laws, in the UK and the US has been extremely time consuming when someone is served with an extradition warrant they are given absolutely no information or explanation at all.It is difficult to keep focused on work as this is on my mind much of the time, and work is a bit of an inconvenience to be honest, but I do need to go to work obviously I need to make a living. I appreciate having Mumsnet behind us and hope it will help to increase the pressure on the government.
Hello Julia.
A question I'd like an answer to is why is HM Government extraditing a young man for something that is not a crime in this country? Hosting content is one thing, providing links to other websites is another.
Good luck with the campaign.
Yes I'd like to know the answer to that question as well, but unfortunately the extradition process allows very little opportunity to prove that especially when we are dealing with judges who are not technically knowledgeable.
What is it that's happening on July 3rd re questions to Theresa May?
No question, specifically, but I want to wish you the best of luck with this.
I also wanted to alert anyone who might try Googling 'TVShack' that there are several 'lookalikes' out there, most probably full of malware. Please don't visit them.
Thank you for your good wishes and yes TVShack definitely does not exist anymore.
I've got to work tomorrow so unfortunately I'll miss the live element of this, but I'll read it when I get home.
Following on from the question from cocolepew, - can I also ask, have the Lib Dems in Government been of any help at all? I would like to know if Clegg, Cable and Hughes think this is fair.
Good luck.
I and a number of supporters have received positive responses from Nick Clegg and Vince Cable in addition, Tim Farron, Sir Menzies Campbell and Julian Huppert have been supportive the Lib Dems are against this extradition law in its present form but after 8 years action is needed not words.
Hi Julia,
What sort of response has the Save Richard campaign had in the USA? Has the Obama administration made any sort of statement on it, or have you had any private indications of what they think?
There was a question posed to the president in a recent Google hangout about Richard but the president's response was that he really doesn't get involved with these matters. I haven't had any kind of indications from anywhere else in the US, but there has been some publicity about the Save Richard campaign and I have spoken on a New York radio show called Off the Hook.
Hi Julia,
What sort of response has the Save Richard campaign had in the USA? Has the Obama administration made any sort of statement on it, or have you had any private indications of what they think?
Hi Julia,
While I have a lot of sympathy for you as a mother, and I know this must be extraordinarily stressful and painful for you, I wonder what your thoughts are about the rights of copyright holders? I know that TVShack didn't itself host copyright-busting material, but its purpose was plainly to direct internet users to places where they could see copyrighted material without paying.
It's not that I think imprisoning Richard for ten years in a US jail is an appropriate response to this, because I don't - but I do find it a bit irritating when internet warriors essentially say 'copyright is dead, get over it'. I think that attitude could have some serious consequences for the ability of niche and unestablished artists to make careers for themselves - how are they supposed to make a living without copyright? We can't all be funded by Google AdWords.
All that said, I wish you the best of luck with your campaign.
Yes, this extremely stressful and terrifying. I would not condone copyright infringement creators need to be able to make a living. Having said that, business models must modernise to keep up with the modern world especially with regards to the internet and what that enables its users to do. With regard to Richard he is an avid movie fan and has publicly stated that it is much better to watch better to watch a film at the cinema and he still goes to the cinema at least twice a week. We are not actually fighting a crime here, we are fighting the extradition law and our own government, if Richard has committed any crime he should be prosecuted in this country where he was at all times.
What do you need people to do?
I am sure that there will be many MNers willing to help and offer their support.
I hope you are holding up ok.
Most importantly, I need people to write to their MP's, sign the petition and spread the word. So any support like this is much appreciated and helps to put pressure on the government. I'm trying to be strong and I think I'm driven by the intense anger this has generated about the terrible injustice and disproportionate use of extradition to deal with such a matter.
Hi Julia I was wondering if you have heard from the Home Secretary personally?
I have signed the petition and hope there is a positive outcome for your family.
The only correspondence I have had from Theresa May was the extradition order which amounted to four lines of a standard template with a rubber stamp and her signature, and that wasn't to me that was to Richard, she hasn't responded to the one letter that I wrote to her. Thank you for signing the petition and your good wishes.
Hello everyone, I'm very pleased to be here and thanks to Mumsnet for inviting me along. I hope I can answer all your questions.
Delighted to say that Julia is with us and will start answering questions shortly. Do join in and spread the word that's she's here.
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I've used the dynamic machines in the past and they are good machines.
I have purchased a small mixing wand in the past (Waring) just to alleviate some stress on the Robot Coupe, but it got recalled and prep cooks said "it couldn't mix Kool-aid". Never had that problem with a Dynamic machine.
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Through its broad and diverse research programs, NIA is well poised to address the many medical, social, and economic issues raised by the growth of the older population. For example, NIA-supported investigators are using genome-wide association studies (GWAS), i.e., rapid comparisons of the full genomes of thousands of individuals, to identify the genes or specific genetic alterations involved in the development and progression of a number of age-related conditions, including cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease (AD), cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, and functional disability. This approach can help to identify people at risk, provide important insights into the disease's pathology, and even suggest targets for preventive or treatment interventions. Other investigators are working to identify factors that contribute to long life coupled with good health in both model systems and humans; a better understanding of the nature of aging and the mechanisms controlling longevity could enable the development of interventions to extend not only the length but also the quality of life. NIA-supported behavioral and social scientists are studying the economic and societal consequences of a rapidly aging population, and using insights from the emerging field of behavioral economics to develop and test interventions that promote healthy behaviors among older people. NIA also supports a growing portfolio of research comparing the effectiveness of various interventions in diverse populations.
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A summary of trading in key commodities markets overseas:
US oil prices edged higher after three consecutive sessions of declines, prompting talk that the market may have bottomed out after recent weakness.
US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for delivery in December added 25 US cents to $US97.11 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
European benchmark Brent oil for December delivery fell 81 US cents to $US106.99 a barrel.
US oil prices retreated below $US100 a barrel on Monday amid reports of high US oil inventories and fell again Tuesday after a downcast US September jobs report.
Gold futures have climbed to a one-month high, lifted by expectations for continued easy-money policies from the Federal Reserve after a slate of mixed US economic data.
The most actively traded gold contract, for December delivery, on Thursday rose $US16.30, or 1.2 per cent, to settle at $US1,350.30 a troy ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, the highest since September 19.
On Thursday, Markit's gauge of US factory activity showed the sector has barely expanded this month, the slowest gains in a year, while a separate report showed more people than expected applied for jobless benefits last week. The Labor Department's report on September hiring, released on Tuesday, came in weaker than economists anticipated.
Base metals on the London Metal Exchange (LME) closed higher after upbeat manufacturing data from China and the US outweighed poorer figures from Europe, stoking hopes for robust demand from these regions.
At the close of open-outcry trading on Thursday, LME three-month copper closed only slightly higher but near flat on the day at $US7,174 a metric ton.
Aluminium closed 0.9 per cent higher at $US1,861 a ton.
The metals were initially buoyed in overnight trade by a report showing expansion in manufacturing in China, that stoked hopes for improved demand from the world's top industrial metal consumer.
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I'm all about saving money on electricity but what is this?
I'm interested in solar power and all of the green type savings my wife and I can use and I ran across this.
Could someone explain what this is and does? I watched the video demostration but still don't understand what it does and does it really work.
I'll tell you what it is it's a scam. You can't save on a power bill without using less watts. The only way to use less watts is to use less appliances for less time or to buy new more efficient appliances.
It is nothing more than a whole house surge protector at 3 times the price.
It's a power factor correction capacitor. This type of device can make sense for large industrial facilities, which are charged extra by the power company if they have a poor power factor. For a typical residential customer, all it will do is lighten your wallet.
I agree with everyone else, this product is a waste of money.
Power factor correction is something that is commonly used in industrial plants with a large amount of motor loads (and in some cases is mandated by the power company). It compensates for the inefficient power used to start and run motor loads.
In no case will any house ever come close to needing, or have any benefit by, having power factor correction installed.
Save your money, total scam!
Send ME the money it will do as much good as buying that thing!! Come to think of it, at least I will save money on my bill, by using your money to pay it.
What a joke, but obviously some people fall for it or they wouldn't sell it.
I looked at the FAQ on the product and two things made me laugh. They say your home has a power factor of .77, i find that hard to beleive.
They also say you can't use it with fuses. Whats the differnce between fuses and breakers?
If you want to save money on your bill, these scams will not save you a dime. Reducing power consumption is the only way to save.
1) Install CFL bulbs in every fixture you can.
2) Set your T-Stat on your AC up a few degrees in the summer, and lower a few degrees in the winter.
3) Use spring timers in bathrooms. Especially if you have kids/teenagers.
4) Get everyone in your household to understand that "leaving a light switch on is the same as leaving the water on in a sink or shower"
5) Use high efficiency appliances.
6) Replace filters as recommended by the manufacturer.
7) Reduce outdoor lighting. Flood lights and similar use tons of power.
8) Adjust refer settings, both freezer and fresh food compartments.
9) Insulate all hot water lines.
10) Insulate your house to the max. (more is not always better)
11) Use motion detectors where applicable.
12) Grill out as much as you can (this way you can drink beer too)
13) If you are not home for many hours per day, a hot water heater timer might save some. But this is up for debate.
14) Wash clothes in cold water. Clothes lines are great if you are up to it. Not for me though.
15) Take showers not baths. Use water saving shower heads.
The list goes on and on. Ask your power company to provide you with their publications on energy savings plans.
Solar heating can be very beneficial on hot water heaters and swimming pools. My neighbor made his own with plans from the net. His pool is warm even in the winter. In the summer he bypasses his water heater and turns it off. We are in the southeast, so our winters are not that bad.
I am certain others here have more ideas to save, lets hear them!
Does it come with "Ever Sharp' Ginsu knives and the 'Miracle' stress relief bracelet too?? Or did I need to call in the last 10 minutes....
If it sounds too good to be true.....
I saw something like this demonstrated at a factory I worked at. We hooked it up to a panel running around 100 amps. When we turned it on, the panel dropped to 67 amps. I was using a fluke amp meter and seen it myself. For industrial applications, I would be a believer.
Power factor come from motors if I remember correctly. So unless your running the fridge, dryer, washing machine, A/C compressor at the same time, the payback on this would take many years before breaking even.
Okay.. 480 volt panel at 100 amps vs 480 volt panel at 67 amps = less watts.
Ok, I'm a little rusty on my watthour meter construction but the only way that the disc will rotate is if the current and voltage (in the meter, not incoming phase) are 90 deg. with respect to one another. The design of the meter achieves this in the way the separate coils for the current and voltage are built with respect to one another (again don't flame if I'm not 100% accurate) to create the shift in fields required. One of my professors in school demonstrated how you could slow down/stop a watthour meter by careful application of a capacitor (which in itself will shift current and voltage by 90deg. ideally). Thus, you are shifting the two magnetic fields by an additional 90deg. which cancels out the magnetic effect required to make the disc spin (and again, without doing some research, I cannot remember if the fields are then 0 or 180 degrees shifted w.r.t. one another at this point, however it does not matter as the result is the same). I do NOT advocate doing this as it is tantamount to theft of service but I'm guessing that is what this little gizmo is doing.
In the end, there is no device that magically SAVES/CONSERVES POWER. Only modifying the HO's consumption can do that legally (JV had a trove of good suggestions). It is merely using physics to trick the watthour meter into recording less than actual usage.
Again, sorry for being so rusty on magnetic circuits and induction discs.
What this is doing is correcting power factor. This is not jimmying the meter. One of the factories I worked in used capacitors that cycled in and out automatically depending on how many CNC machines were running at the time. The reason they bought into this system was not the reduced electric bill only as it wouldn't have been that much, but the power company was going to start charging for a bad power factor.
The demonstration I saw was in a factory that had power factor correction capacitors out on the utility pole, but nothing that cycled in and out as more induction load (motors, lighting) were brought online.
As I said, I do not think this will help out for a homeowner. If your not running any inductive loads, most likely you would be correcting for your neighbors fridge and doing nothing for your meter. This unit would improve power quality but not energy efficiency and the average homeowner would not see a payback.
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Stanton Old Fashioned Days takes place this weekend
STANTON — Continuing with a mix of traditional events and adding some new family features is the goal for this year's Stanton Old Fashioned Days celebration.
Kicking off this year's festival is the Stanton Art Cruise, which began Monday and will continue through Saturday. More than 80 pieces of artwork are on display at businesses throughout Stanton. Competitors are vying for a $1,000 cash prize.
The public votes for the adult categories, including photography, 3D and drawing and painting. The artwork with the most public votes wins. New this year is a youth art category, which will be divided into three age groups — 0 to 5, 6 to 12 and 13 to 17. The youth art will be judged by Montcalm Area Art Association members.
"Art on display is pretty much all set up downtown and available during business hours," said Jan Witbrodt of Art Cruise. "People can get a list of artwork at businesses at Hotel Montcalm, where artists and voters go to register."
Talent show try-outs, began Wednesday evening and will end with the finals from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
The pageant for Miss Stanton, Junior Miss Stanton, the Duke and Duchess and Prince and Princess will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight in Stanton.
A new event this year is the Ultimate Air Dog show, which will take place at 6 and 8 p.m. Friday, noon, 2, 4 and 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday.
Another new event, the soap box derby, will be 6 p.m. Friday on Main Street.
Additional festival highlights include the fireman's parade at 9:30 p.m. Friday, a dance party for youth age 16 to 20 from 10:30 p.m. to midnight Friday, the kids parade at noon Saturday and the grand parade at 1 p.m. Saturday, a hot dog eating contest at Lori's Diner & Bakery at noon Saturday and entertainment on the Free Stage all day Saturday, including Dan Miller and His Country Legends, Chris Holden, Cash O'Riley and the Downtown Daddies and Center Stage.
Longtime Stanton residents Loren and Peggy Krantz will be honored as grand marshals in Saturday's parade.
Stanton Old Fashioned Days is made possible by a staff of dedicated volunteers.
"We are strictly volunteers and because we are only on a volunteer-basis, it does get difficult sometimes to figure out who we have to run the events," said Jen Rolston, vice president of the committee. "But we have had a lot of people really step up and think we have a really neat events planned this year."
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Alfred Music Publishing Captures Renowned Bassist, Billy Sheehan, in Newest DVD: IMHO (In My Humble Opinion)
Alfred Music Publishing, a leading provider of high-quality music products since 1922, is excited to expand their popular Alfred's Artist DVD Series with the release of, renowned bassist, Billy Sheehan's latest DVD, IMHO (In My Humble Opinion).
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About us, I'm Paul and my wife is Annie, we live near Stone Mountain Georgia. I worked as a manager, electronics/mechanical engineer for both BellSouth and Xerox. My wife was in customer relations and finance for both NCR and AT&T. I had an automobile accident in 2003 that left me paralyzed from the neck down. I use voice recognition software to operate my computer and my environmental controls. I try to keep up to date with things through my computer which is like therapy, keeps me from getting depressed about things. I believe that people take things too much for granted and should live life like any moment could be their last. Because believe me, it could be.
My wife is my whole life, without her caring for me would be unimaginable. Keeps me motivated and moving forward, she took her vows seriously life is good.
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Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC
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It helps to understand how the lungs work when trying to understand what causes the pulmonary symptoms for lung disorders. When we breathe, the air we inhale is sucked through the windpipe into tubes called bronchial airways or bronchial tubes. The airways branch off in many directions and at the end of these tubes are tiny inflatable sacs called alveoli that retrieve the oxygen. When these sacs are damaged, breathing capacity is lessened. That's the primary pulmonary cause for COPD, which eventually results in substantial, irreversible damage.
The airways and air sacs in the lungs lose their elastic quality, becoming hardened and fibrous. The walls between the air sacs are destroyed, while the walls of the airways carrying oxygen become inflamed – reducing their capacity. A chronic condition of mucus generation develops, further clogging of the airways.
Other respiratory disorders exhibit the same pulmonary symptoms. Infectious lung disorders such as pneumonia or the common upper respiratory system diseases like the flu, the chest cold or sinusitis will cause breathing difficulties until the disease passes. More serious problems like lung cancer and cystic fibrosis may cause permanent reduction in breathing capacity. The pulmonary embolism is a more common respiratory disorder in the pulmonary artery that can be life threatening. It involves blockage of the artery by fat, by a tumor, or by a blood clot. Heart disease, cancer and COPD can cause a pulmonary embolism.
Infectious Respiratory Disorders
Pneumonia and tuberculosis are two more serious infectious diseases that are classified as respiratory disorders. Fortunately, the antibiotics on the market today provide effective treatment choices so that these lung diseases need not be life threatening. Pulmonary fibrosis is a generic term for over dozens of diseases that cause inflammation in the alveoli, the bronchial airways or in small blood vessels; in addition there is "idiopathic" pulmonary fibrosis for which there is no evident cause.
Possible Legal Issues for COPD
Perhaps the most common respiratory disorder apart from colds, flu and other upper respiratory infections is chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). This disease is brought on by smoking and/or exposure to airborne, inhaled toxins such as asbestos fibers. The two principal components of COPD are emphysema and chronic bronchitis, for which the primary pulmonary symptom is a permanent and progressive reduction in breathing capacity.
COPD is sometimes diagnosed as secondary to asbestos exposure. If you have a lung disorder that restricts your breathing and believe you have been exposed to asbestos at some point in your life, you should talk with your doctor about the possible relationship between the two. You should also consult an asbestos attorney about compensation for health problems caused by the asbestos.
- WomensHealth.gov, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, http://womenshealth.gov/faq/lung-disease.cfm#b
- American Lung Association in Oregon, http://www.lungoregon.org/disease/index.html
- Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pulmonary-embolism/DS00429
- Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, http://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/education


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Van Westen winery tasting – photo by Grape Escapes
A snapshot of what's happening in BC wine country this week provided by Twitter. Note Sandra Oldfield's next #BCWineChat is Wednesday at 8pm PT.
RT @Tina_Faiz Comparing Pinot Noirs at @Quails_Gate. Not a bad way to spend an afternoon! #bcwine #yegfood pic.twitter.com/SaWr6QLHvy
— Westside Wine Trail (@WestWineTrail) August 20, 2013
The grapes are going through veraison @BlueMtnWinery, #OkFalls. http://t.co/xQxNtWoFIE #bcwine pic.twitter.com/VAn2bgWKG8
— Blue Mountain Winery (@BlueMtnWinery) August 20, 2013
Tomorrow night's #BCWineChat will be very special. We all get to learn about the Thompson River Valley area for grape growing. 8-9pm
— Sandra Oldfield (@SandraOldfield) August 21, 2013
Pitter patter. Let's get at her! @PaintedRockWine @PaintedRockJohn @TravelPenticton #Okanagan #BCwine pic.twitter.com/BxkbYKmG1k
— Ali Hui (@FoodWineFinder) August 21, 2013
Congrats @CulminaWinery on Grand Opening. Winery open to public on Fri by appointment A must visit #Osoyoos #BCWine pic.twitter.com/sSoaqwCVqY
— Walnut Beach Resort (@WalnutBeach) August 20, 2013
Oh. My. Word. @tantaluswine your '10 Riesling Brut Natural is amazing! Crazy good lime. *awesome* 4 this bubble girl #celebratetoday #bcwine
— Bella Wines (@Bellawines) August 21, 2013
@VanWestenWine We are tasting in the guts of a working winery – incredible wines. So authentic! #bcwine pic.twitter.com/fXr5N8fcdt
— GrapeEscapes (@GrapeEscapes_ca) August 20, 2013
The most recent addition to the winery, Toby @BlackHillsWine #bcwine pic.twitter.com/jgg3wirS29
— Nota_Baby (@nota_baby) August 18, 2013
Our grapes are going through veraison… And boy are they pretty! #TwoToned #Grapes #BCwine #Wine pic.twitter.com/0CWSF9UwYG
— Noble Ridge Vineyard (@Noble_Ridge) August 20, 2013


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Public Workforce
Hennepin County's ROWE Results
Hennepin County, Minnesota's telework manager shares how she worked with employees, managers and unions to implement a results-based work environment.
This month's Public Workforce newsletter further elaborates on Hennepin County, Minnesota's, Results-Only Work Environment. ROWE allows for employees to work from home or during less conventional hours, as long as they met their productivity goals. Last month, I asked Deb Truesdell, ROWE and telework manager for the Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department, how this work culture is different from traditional work settings. About 1,400 of the department's 2,700 employees have or are in the process of completing ROWE training, with a goal of training all employees by mid-2011. This month, I share Truesdell's expectations and early results, as well as her answers to questions Public Workforce readers submitted in an edited transcript below.
What results have you seen with ROWE in Hennepin County?
What we expect to get as a county is an increase in productivity. We're already seeing it in a number of areas. We also believe that we'll be able to save money because we won't have to have so much leased or owned space. We'll have space where people can come in and we'll save on mileage and parking reimbursements. Prior to ROWE, a social worker would see a client, come back to the office at 3 p.m., work for an hour and a half and leave. Now, she can just go straight home and work from there.
We're excited that we're the first local government entity to establish ROWE and I have no doubt that we'll be successful. The proof is in the pudding. We need to show that we're producing better results. I truly believe we're going to be showing increased and better results, meaning we're serving our clients and doing better by the taxpayers. The county wins, the staff person wins, and it's a much better balance.
I can tell you personally: My husband passed away and he had been very sick, and I didn't feel comfortable leaving him home alone. Because of the flexibility of ROWE, I used very little leave balance. I got to spend quality time with him, I was still connected with my job and it kept me sane. I really love this job, but I could also take care of someone really important to me. ROWE is about how you feel. I felt like I was still being productive. I'm not the only person who has a similar story. One woman had a daughter who got H1N1. This woman could ROWE from home. Because it was an extreme situation, her team members were willing to cover her face-to-face meetings. She didn't have to worry about it. There was no anxiety.
What results has CultureRx [the group that helped Hennepin County establish ROWE] found in previous ROWE projects?
CultureRx has seen that the people who aren't doing any work rise to the surface very quickly. When people have these work standards, there is no way to disguise whom is not working. In the end, they have seen some involuntary turnover because people just aren't doing the work or can't do the work. It's not a reason we went into it. We went into it because times are tough. Budgets are slim. Any way we could increase productivity and give people back control over their life is a really huge benefit. Really that's what this is. ROWE gives people the power over their work life within a context. If you're a zookeeper, you can't feed the animals from a different location. But there's no reason you can't work with your coworkers to work out some flexibility. You can be more focused on your work, but you're also happier so you produce more. CultureRx has seen this happen in multiple places.
How do you manage collective bargaining and union-related issues, as well as time-capture and documentation-related issues?
In Human Services and Public Health, we have an excellent working relationship with the unions. They have been supportive of ROWE and are willing to bring up systemic issues that get in the way of moving ROWE forward. Although we are quite careful about what is clearly a union issue and what is not, we can work on things together before they reach a grievance level. We have met with our unions to discuss labor contract language, which could be viewed as inconsistent with ROWE. For instance, we clarified that labor contract provisions such as holiday premium, night/evening differential or pay for working weekend hours would not apply in situations where, pursuant to ROWE principles, the employee chose to work these hours as these hours (holiday, evening or weekends) best accommodated getting the desired results.
In an effort to further our working relationship, we are in the process of forming a workgroup to address union concerns related to ROWE. It is our hope that we can work on joint problem solving and avoid some pitfalls along the way.
Since we are a government agency, our staff must work their full complement of hours (either 40 per week or 80 per pay period, depending upon the classification). All staffers complete a time card.
Have you established some level of competitiveness within the environment, to create some level of self-correction and productivity monitoring to drive results?
Not yet. We are planning to post results as a way to drive increased productivity, but it is too early to do this at this point. We have a project team working on developing these strategies for us.
How are teams staying connected?
Units are meeting on an individual basis. For example, we might meet for lunch in the community.
How have employees adapted to mobile technology in order to work remotely?
We've always had great IT support, but they have also recognized the fact that we really need to take a look at how we will continue to support this mobile workforce. There's a new committee for that. People run the range of being really comfortable undocking to work remotely. Some, for the first time, are using their own home Internet. We're working out what we need to expand and support.
Are there security concerns with working remotely?
Thankfully, we had the security all in place. Our IT dept is unbelievably good. All our devices are secure and if someone stole it, it's trackable -- they can find it and turn it off remotely and instantly so no one can get client information.
How has the public responded to county employees working within ROWE?
I think anyone who works for the government hears that government workers are lazy. People don't have a good perception of government workers. We're lucky because we have the support of our county administrator, and from our board. They're smart, bright people and they want to see increased results. That's what matters to them. We know there's going to be some perception: "Well, gee whiz, these people can mow their grass during work hours." I think once [members of the public] understand that we're improving results, enhancing things and we could expand our service hours, they will change their attitudes. The reality is they're getting a lot of return for their tax dollars. We'll have to show them that we've increased results. We're always under that scrutiny.
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(warning – some minor spoilers on gameplay and locations, but not storyline)
I've been so busy this week that I've been unable to find the time to post again until now. I have managed a little gaming though. It started off with finishing Assassin's Creed 2 on Xbox360 last weekend. I'm such a huge Assassin's Creed addict; I totally fell in love with the first game, one of the few series I will play on both systems. I spent something like six months playing it on 360, I was totally enthralled and it was my first fully completed game on that console. So, even though I already have the Platinum on PS3, I decided that I really wouldn't mind seeing an Assassin's Creed 2 icon sitting there next to the first on my Xbox profile ^^ lol @ me, I'm so sad.
I must admit I was a little disappointed with the PS3 version of the first Assassin's Creed game. I felt a little let down by the frame-rate, all the slow-down I was getting (highly annoying if you'd just made a death defying leap - argh!), there seemed to be more glitches and those big ugly black lines I was getting around Altair - especially noticeable when climbing viewpoints, he almost looked cell-shaded and 2D. And the picture was sharper – some may consider this a plus, but I loved the 'soft focus' effect you get on the 360 version, it's like looking through a blue-grey filter, reminded me of The Matrix, lol kid of appropriate, and I missed it. All of this just made the ps3 game feel like a bad 360 port. Then there was also the lack of trophy update. Now this did annoy me, since there are achievements on the Xbox version so really, would it have been hard to patch this? I think not. It's a bit lazy on Ubisoft's part.
Well I'm glad to say that with Assassin's Creed 2, I saw no difference between the PS3 and the Xbox 360 versions. However, I did encounter a few more glitches on the 360. They may have also been there on the PS3, I may have just been lucky to avoid them. (Apart from that one time in Venice where I leapt from a gondola to a jetty, only to have Ezio fall 'through' it and get stuck underneath. That required a re-load, there was no-way out!). But on 360 I kept getting 'stuck' on steps. I'd be following a target, walking at a steady pace, blending with the crowd. I would follow them down a set of stairs, the crowd would move on, but Ezio would get stuck at the top of the step, peering over the side of it. Argh, I mean, come on! The man jumps from rooftop to rooftop, several stories up, throws himself off the top of the highest structures he can find, but is scared to go down one little step? What a stupid glitch! And it happened so often it ruined the magic somewhat.
Some of the glitches were funny. Like the guard who got stuck inside some woodwork (lol – bye!). And one time, during the sequence where you are trying to eavesdrop on a Templar meeting, I emerged from some tunnels, to find the two guards standing by what looks like a pool in the centre of the area, shaped like an archway. I just hung about for a bit watching, listening, trying to figure the best way forward when a third guard storms in and knocks the others over straight into the pool! Well that was just too funny, I just fell about laughing. Hahaha - that's a few less to deal with then! And eww, what a horrid way to go – dragged down by the weight of your own armour… *shiver*
The second time around I stormed through the game, only stopping to pick up feathers and treasure that I happened to come across. Because let's face it, after a bit of upgrading the fortress keeps you in all the florins you'll ever be likely to need. I made that mistake the first time I played AC2. I quickly learnt to buy the treasure maps and methodically hunted down every single piece of treasure, viewpoint and codex page before I left an area. I guess it's the Tomb Raider in me But I ended up with such a ridiculous amount of money that I ran out of things to spend it on. And that alert which tells you in that evil thudding 'twang', reminiscent of the old annoying windows 'BING', that your income chest was full started to get a little irritating. It was like I'd hit a dud note on my bass guitar; it was like nails on a chalk board to me. So I decided this time around I wouldn't upgrade so early. Much to my husband's amusement I also left Altair's armour collecting dust in the armoury, and only dressed Ezio in it for the final sequence, well you've got to make it a challenge, right?
I got to the final sequence and realised I'd missed a codex page. How did that happen? But it was kind of nice in a way, because I got an extra little bit of dialogue that I don't think I had before. At least I don't remember it from before. Oh and that's another thing I hadn't remembered from my first play-through - there's a piece of music in that game which does not appear on the official soundtrack. I hate it when that happens. It's ok if it's a particularly annoying track, there's one part of Splinter Cell Conviction that I'm so glad they left off the soundtrack disc. It's the bit at the end of the second level – SC players will know which bit I'm talking about – ugh! If it wasn't such an intense part, I'd be reaching for the mute button!
The track they missed out on the AC2 soundtrack (the full 32 track one – not the crappy DVD you get with the special editions) happens during the Beat-up event missions. It's an odd upbeat track with what sounds like a monk chanting, from somewhere… It was a bit spooky at first, because I'm such a fan of the music in Assassin's Creed and I know it so well that my immediate thought was that it must be some kind of sound glitch. Then there was a second or two where I tried to home-in on where the voice was coming from, before realising it was part of the music. It's weird, because once upon-a-time, when I played the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, I encountered a sound glitch where all I was hearing was some kind of test layer. I kid you not; I could hear technicians counting in events and discussing something to do with the sound or colour, all while I was playing. I don't mind telling you that I find that kind of stuff a little un-nerving, like a dodgy phone call, or Coronel Campbell telling you that you have been playing for a long time (which I had been) and shouldn't you take a break and switch off your console? (wt…?! …Argh).
But I digress. I tracked down the last of the codex pages, and that just left the feathers. I had remembered where most of them were, but a few had escaped me. I know it sounds a little anal, but I wanted my achievement list to show that I had collected everything before finishing the story. It just seemed right. It was on this feather hunting journey that I made a friend. A horse I named 'Spot'….
LOL. Sorry, couldn't resist the obvious name. But it was the first time I'd seen that in AC2. And that leads me to another little admission – you know sometimes I think I have a bit of gaming related OCD (lol) - but in the first Assassin's Creed I would always choose the bay with the socks and blaze to ride out from Masyaf. Out of all the horses there, I thought he looked the coolest next to Altair's white assassin's robes. And I love the way that once you dismounted, the horse would try to follow you, I found it quite endearing. I always tried to be a good horsewoman (/man) and leave it close to a feeding trough or a pile of hay and then run into the city or town before it could follow. And I managed to keep hold of Spot for a while, was a little sad when I eventually had to leave him behind. So shouldn't have named him, lol. I told hubby that while he was playing Red Dead. "You shouldn't name something that you might be forced to eat!" Well, you never know…that piece of music where you are roaming the holy land in AC (and the mountains in AC2) is called "The Dunes of Death", what if Altair gets lost and is forced to eat the horse to survive? Yes, I think too much about these things. ^^
I have encountered some rather odd looking horses in AC2 though, I don't know where the designers got their info from but I know my horse types pretty well and I've never seen an all-black horse with a white mane and tail. Or a grey with a gold coloured mane and tail (not unless it's just rolled in its own piss…yes they do that…nice!). I guess they took a little artistic licence there. One other thing made me laugh; I'd been treasure hunting in the mountains, when I had to quit the game. When I next played I found myself slap bang in the middle of that level with no horse! Both my hubby and our friend Luna said "Whistle for one!" Hahaha – guys…it's not Red Dead I had to leg it all the way back to the start of the level.
Okay, I was almost at the end of my second play-through of Assassin's Creed 2 and almost had my 100% completion icon. I have enjoyed playing the game again immensely. But would I have played it again had I not been so keen to add another icon to that list? Hmm, the evils of achievements and trophies- but maybe that's an issue for another time.
Let me just leave you with a few other musings on AC2:
Why is it that they always seem to put wanted posters in the most ridiculous places? I can understand the odd one or two on the rooftops, just to jog the memory of some half-wit archer, but really, who is going to see one on a ledge above a blacksmiths?
"Bene, now I have a way back up if I should fall" – well, that's assuming you survive the fall Ezio…
"No offense, but I didn't think you had the money" – really? What on earth gave you that impression? Here I am swanning about the country side on what seems to be the only horse for miles, dressed in robes and full amour, and you didn't think I had the money. Fool.
"But I love you noble lord!" (Another minstrel runs away - I lol'd x'D)


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Basement Flooring: Laminate material
I am renovating my basement and wanted to see if I can use Laminate flooring. I would first put the under layer then the laminate flooring on top of the under layer. The Concrete floor is dry but the floor is not 100% levelled. I mean that if you take a level from one end of the room to the other, it may not be 100% levelled. Also, I found some edges where there would be a half inch to 1 inch difference over a 3 feet distance.
CAn I still use floating laminate flooring without building a subfloor or using DriCore? What is the rule of thumb for installing floating laminate flooring on unlevelled floor? Can I install the laminate flooring on this floor without breaking the connections or feeling the floating laminate floor go up and down?
Make sure the laminate you are using is not made with anything organic. Wooden laminates usually support mold growth.
I would suggest you shop for laminates specifically developed for basement. They look like the regular laminates but are 100% waterproof and inorganic floating and interlocking tiles and planks.
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Here's how you can change the Windows 8 taskbar settings. 1. Right click on the taskbar. 2. Choose the Properties option. 3. You can do the following: Move the taskbar from the bottom to the top Move the taskbar to either side of the screen Autohide the task bar Switch to small buttons Separate an applications windows
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German Shepherd Dog Forums (http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/)
- Basic Care (http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/basic-care/)
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Dental Care for Megaesophagus Dog
My 5 month old pup has congenital megaesophagus. He has done well so far with dietary management, but I worry about the long-term effects on his teeth. Obviously, he isn't able to have rawhides, Greenies, or really anything for chewing that could be broken down into pieces and swallowed. Any sort of raw bone is definitely out.
He has a Nylabone, but doesn't really show much interest in it. I picked up a deer antler at the store today for him, but am hesitant to give it to him since my vet has cautioned they can cause broken teeth. He's not a super strong chewer (not nearly as bad as my lab mix!), but I'm still curious if anyone's dogs have managed to break up the antlers into pieces?
I know the reality of ME is that long term care comes secondary to life style management, but the optimist in me wants this pup to stick around for the long run, preferably with healthy teeth to boot! And of course because of his condition, I don't want to be putting him under anesthesia a few years down the road for a dental.
Any suggestions on what I can use? I hate being so limited with my options!
I have 2 dogs with congenital megaesophagus & both enjoy chewing on antlers. I have never seen them break off a piece nor have I noticed any splintering either. They just naturally wear them down. I would suggest the whole antler rather than the split ones & obviously throw it away when it gets worn so small that it could be a choking hazard.
For teeth cleaning you can buy dog toothpaste & make brushing his teeth a part of your daily routine. There is also a product called Petzlife that comes in a spray or gel that (they claim) doesnt need to be brushed on as long as you can get it in their mouth.
Jersey will be 9 years old in a week and although her teeth arent perfect white, they look pretty good for a dog that has spent her lifetime eating slurry type food and cant have the treats & chews that the average dog can have.
Kudos for you for thinking of the long term when dealing with a mega E dog!!!!
Andrea (in Ontario, Canada)
& Jersey 8 1/2, almost 9 year old GSD with ME (congenital)
& Diva 5 1/2 year old GSD with ME (congenital)
Thanks so much for the input. It's nice to hear from someone else who understands the issues with ME! I guess it's antlers and Nylabones from here on out, though I wish there were more options out there.
I do plan to introduce daily tooth brushing (putting it off until he has a bit more self control and focus... lol procrastinator here!), though I've always believed that natural chewing is the best option for keeping teeth healthy. I've heard of all the sprays and gels, but in my experience, they unfortunately don't seem to work well.
I'm glad your older girl is still doing well! I'm finding it's hard to balance importance of long term health and daily maintenance with this condition, and even though Polar has a great team of vets, their experiences with congenital megaesophagus dogs have all been short term and not very positive. It's nice to hear there are senior ME dogs out there that still do well. :)
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Camping tips for creating delicious outdoor cooking recipes with pie irons. Pack your pie irons when planning your next outdoor cooking adventure to enjoy around the campfire. Use your imagination and create your own camping recipes for everyone in your group to enjoy.
Set your pie iron on a flat area around your campfire, or place on a table or flat surface, to prepare your food. Make sure your campfire has burned down and you have hot coals to place your pie irons into.
You'll need two pieces of bread. Butter one side of each slice of bread and put the butter side against the pie iron. I'm using Wheat Bread for my camping recipe.
Place your filling on one of the slices of bread. You don't need to fill the entire slice with your filling, as it will spread out once you place the two slices of bread together. You can add cinnamon or other spices to your filling, if you desire!
Close the pie iron handles together and lock in place. Place the pie iron in the hot coals. Depending on how hot your coals are and what you are cooking, it will only take a few minutes to heat your filling and brown the outside of your bread. After a couple of minutes, pull the pie iron out of the coals and open to check if done. If yes, remove to a plate or napkin and enjoy, or close the pie iron handles, lock and return to the coals for another minute or two.
Remember to use caution around the campfire and when using the pie irons.
Here I've used Homemade Apple Pie filling. You can use any type of pie filling, fresh cut up fruit, coconut, nuts to create your delicious dessert.
Here are a few ideas for fillings to get you started on your meal planning, as these can be used to make more than just desserts:
These are easy and yummy recipes to please your camping group and get everyone involved in creating their own meals.
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