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Open Season by C. J. Box (A Joe Pickett Novel) is the first in a series of twelve novels featuring the Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett. The series is as follows: 1. Open Season (2001), 2. Savage Run (2002), 3. Winterkill (2003), 4. Trophy Hunt (2004), 5. Out of Range (2005), 6. In Plain Sight (2006), 7. Free Fire (2007), 8. Blood Trail (2008), 9. Below Zero (2009),10. Nowhere to Run (2010), 11. Cold Wind (2011), and 12. Force of Nature (2012). Source: http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk
C. J. Box is a New York Times bestselling author who has won various awards such as: the Edgar Alan Poe Award for Best Novel (BLUE HEAVEN, 2009) as well as the Anthony Award, Prix Calibre 38 (France), the Macavity Award, the Gumshoe Award, the Barry Award, and the 2010 Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association Award for fiction. His short stories have been featured in America's Best Mystery Stories of 2006 and limited-edition printings. 2008 novel BLOOD TRAIL was nominated for the International IMPAC Dublin (Ireland) Literary Award. The novels have been translated into 25 languages. BLUE HEAVEN and NOWHERE TO RUN have been optioned for film.
Box is a Wyoming native and has worked as a ranch hand, surveyor, fishing guide, a small town newspaper reporter and editor, and he co-owns an international tourism marketing firm with his wife Laurie. In 2008, Box was awarded the "BIG WYO" Award from the state tourism industry. An avid outdoorsman, Box has hunted, fished, hiked, ridden, and skied throughout Wyoming and the Mountain West. He served on the Board of Directors for the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo. They have three daughters. He lives in Wyoming. Source: http://www.cjbox.com
Open Season deals with the environmental issue of an endangered animal species. Game Warden, Joe Pickett faces corruption from his colleague and former Supervisor that greatly affects the safety, welfare and health of his family. Murders occur. Energy companies are involved. The common theme of "so-called" good vs. evil takes place.
The issue of environment vs energy is not resolved in this novel.
The story is often told in third person. The author talks about the personalities of his characters, their backgrounds, work histories, past and current relationships, and their community reputations. For example, Joe Pickett had worked with Wacey Hedeman, another Game Warden, on numerous projects and investigations together - built hay fences, shared horses, snow machines, traded notes, and called on each other for help. The characters are well developed. I felt I got to know a number of the characters as "real" people.
The author relates why characters have certain likes and dislikes based on their life experiences. For example, Joe does not like hospitals or nurses because he felt that they had lied to him about the causes of his mother's injuries when he was six years old.
The chapters were brief and fast paced, full of character description, plot telling, action and emotional character responses.
The author does a nice job of summarizing the resulting outcomes of the main characters and the status of any outstanding issues raised. The reader is not left hanging with very many loose ends at the novel's close.
I would recommend this novel to teens and adults who enjoy action, mysteries and the exploring of issues with competing interests.
Since Open Season is currently the first in a twelve novel series the reader may look forward to continue reading about the adventures and life of Joe Pickett, Game Warden. The author includes a preview of Savage Run the next Joe Pickett novel in this series at the end.- MA


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CANCELED: Dance Discourse Project #15: Gender
Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (PST)
Legendary gender, queer, and performance theorist, Judith Butler, responds to contemporary Bay Area performance and explores resonances with her work. CounterPULSE's Julie Phelps will interview Judith Butler and lead the audience through several layers of interaction and discussion — DDP-style! Don't miss this opportunity to engage with one of the most important and exciting performance theorists working today.
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This article was published 30/11/2012 (1726 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Manitoba justice officials are seeking increased parole eligibility against a Winnipeg man who beat a stranger to death as he tried to seek shelter from the cold.
Garvin Beardy, 31, was found guilty of second-degree murder earlier this year and now faces a mandatory penalty of life in prison with no chance of parole for at least 10 years. He returned to court Friday for sentencing, where the Crown asked for parole eligibility to be raised to 17 years.
Queen's Bench Justice Brenda Keyser has reserved her decision.
Beardy and two other men were originally charged with the December 2008 killing of Radford Seaton, 35, inside a downtown apartment stairwell. Police believe Seaton was trying to escape the cold when he was randomly attacked while huddled inside the building at 200 Good St.
He suffered multiple blows to the head and face, which resulted in a skull fracture.
Beardy had been drinking with others in a nearby suite when he came across Seaton. Court heard robbery may have been the motive for the slaying, as a watch and MP3 player were stolen from the victim and were found in Beardy's possession.
Police also found the victim's blood on Beardy's clothing, and several witnesses identified him as the attacker.
Beardy is the only one to be convicted. Devon Massan was acquitted at trial last year, while his cousin, Kyle Massan, had his charges dismissed at a preliminary hearing.
"It is clear that Beardy was involved in the beating and assault of Seaton and tried to minimize it. It does not matter that the others, for whatever reason, could not be prosecuted successfully," Keyser said in handing down her verdict.
Beardy had pleaded not guilty and testified in his own defence that it was the Massan cousins who inflicted the majority of the damage. He did admit to kicking Seaton twice.
Keyser said that clearly made Beardy "a party to a multiple-party assault that culminated in the death of Seaton."


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Sometimes simple is just the way to go, whether you're just tired, too busy or don't feel like cooking. Last night fell into the second two categories. Been real busy getting ready for our trip and didn't feel like going to the store. So a quick meal was in order.
Chicken was pounded to a uniform thickness, seasoned with Cavender's Greek Seasoning and tossed on at 400F, no wood cuz honestly.....I didn't even think about it. Went for about 14 minutes (I kept time this time) until it hit 160. Some spare-a-goose went on when it was about done.
It was served up with some salad (gotta use up them veggies before you go outta town)
Simple, quick and tasty. Ain't nufin' wrong with that.


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As far as I know, the final school bell has rung in every school in Bureau County. For area students, the thought of homework is a million miles away; getting up early to catch the school bus isn't going to happen; and the daily routine of school is just a memory. That's right. Like Alice Cooper once sang, "School's out for the summer."
I got into a traffic situation the other day over by Lincoln Elementary School in Princeton. Normally, I try to avoid getting mixed up in all the hoopla of students boarding buses, walking home or waiting for their adult to pick them up after their school day. Not thinking though, I turned onto South Euclid Avenue, and the next thing I knew, I found myself waiting for quite some time as children were leaving the building and boarding school buses to take them home.
Most of the children carried large bags or backpacks with them — clearly filled with the remnants of their school year. While I don't think the staff who was monitoring the mass exit that day would mind me telling you they looked a bit bedraggled, I couldn't help but notice the expressions on the kids' faces ... Truly, it was utter bliss.
Do you remember? I do.
Even though I basically enjoyed school during my younger years, stepping off that school bus on the last day of school evoked a freedom that is difficult to describe. Even though I knew there was never going to be any Mickey Mouse ears in my summer kingdom, it didn't matter. Summer vacation meant days of self-generated adventures, independence, reckless abandonment and the opportunity kick structure to the curb and concentrate on fun.
What I wouldn't give for a good, old-fashioned, three-month summer vacation! You?
Years ago when we had tried my grandmother's patience to the umpteenth degree, she would mutter the following phase ... "I wish I could just get in the car and keep on going ..." It was usually followed with an innocent question from us like, "Where would you go Grandma?" which was answered by a simple, "Anywhere!" Those exchanges happened more than 50 years ago, but finally ... today I understand.
Can you imagine jumping in the car and just driving? Going anywhere yet nowhere? Fleeing? Leaving everything you know behind and not looking back?
OK, even though we knew there was no chance of Grandma going anywhere — predominantly because she didn't have a driver's license, we knew that if she did leave for a while, that she would always return. But there's something so sweet, so enticing about a summer vacation filled with no obligations, no deadlines, no worries ... a full, three months of freedom from it all.
Don't misunderstand. I love my life and everybody who I choose to allow in it, yet still the idea of a carefree, three-month vacation sure seems appealing to me. Just the thought of it makes me smile. I even find myself daydreaming about the possibilities. That's kind of nutty, isn't it? But I guess if I can't really do it, I can at least dream about it, pretend, imagine. Which is exactly what summer should be all about ...
While there aren't many of us who can kick our obligations to the curb for three months, I think we should challenge ourselves to carve out as much time as possible to enjoy this upcoming summer season. Like myself, I think many are so caught up in our day-to-day routines that we don't allow ourselves any freedom to remember what summer should be all about ... fun! And the next thing we know ... Old Man Winter will be knocking on our door.
So let's do it. Let's pretend our own adult school bell has rung. Let's concentrate on having a fun-filled summer — one of reckless abandon and self-generated adventures. I think we deserve it ... You?
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George makes All-SEC second team
Published: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 12:32 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 12:32 p.m.
Florida senior Jennifer George was named second-team All-SEC and also selected Tuesday to the All-Defensive team by the league coaches.
George averaged 11.9 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. She leads UF in blocks (45), steals (53) and double-doubles (9).
Teammate Sydney Moss was named to the All-Freshman team. Moss, the daughter of NFL wide receiver Randy Moss, averaged 10.2 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.
Kentucky's A'dia Mathies and Tennessee's Meighan Simmons were named Co-Players of the Year and Bashaara Graves named Freshman of the Year. Tennessee's Holly Warlick has been named Coach of the Year.
The No. 9-seed Gators (17-13, 6-10) face No. 8-seed Arkansas (18-11, 6-10) at noon Thursday in the SEC tourney.
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Suzanne (Cub) Rogaleski grew tired of choreographing her trapeze act to popular music and canned sounds. Ryan (Lone Wolf) Sawyer was looking to showcase a more avant-garde side of his drumming. Born out of need for each to perform original material while challenging their own artistry, Lone Wolf and Cub is a collaboration that defies category. And while they might seem like two disparate acts, the two of them are able to communicate with each other through a common language of painting. Their canvases act as visual road maps while they perform so that they are fully able to understand where each other is heading. Performing in unison, they invite their audience to share their childlike wonder and inspiration.
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CREATED by Lance Weiler & Alex Johnson
DIRECTOR Josh Cramer
EDITOR Jawad Metni
DP Jen Schneider
SEGMENT PRODUCER Janine Saunders
POST PRODUCTION House of Trim
FEATURED MUSIC by:
Chica Vas "Te Quiero"
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Tag Archives: allergy pandemic
Lack of Breastfeeding is a Key Factor in Autoimmune & Allergy Pandemic
By William Parker, PhD, Associate Professor of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine Post-industrial cultures face a barrage of pandemics of allergic and autoimmune diseases. (Pandemics are epidemics which occur in multiple regions of the planet simultaneously.) These pandemics involve … Continue reading
Posted in Science News Tagged allergic disease factors, allergy pandemic, autoimmune disease factors, Autoimmune pandemic, Duke University, human biome, keystone species, vitamin D deficiency, William Parker PhD 8 Comments
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Originally posted on FOX Sports | Last updated 5/13/13
Travis Wood pitched seven scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs came within two outs of their first shutout since last August in a 9-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. Alfonso Soriano homered for Chicago, which has won three straight for the second time this season. The Cubs' 14 hits were one short of a season high. Josh Rutledge hit a home run off Carlos Marmol with one out in the ninth, ruining the Cubs' bid for their first shutout win since they beat Colorado on Aug. 26. The Cubs have gone 74 games between shutouts, their longest streak since going 75 in a row from May 15 until Aug. 6, 1999, according to STATS. Wood (4-2) allowed two hits while striking out two for his major league-leading eighth quality start. He's the first Cubs pitcher since Hippo Vaughn in 1919 to start with eight quality starts. Wood also had two hits and an RBI. Juan Nicasio (3-1) recovered from a shaky first two innings to last six for Colorado, allowing five runs and eight hits in his first loss of the season. Nicasio, who hasn't won since beating Arizona on April 26, allowed all five runs over the first two innings but finished with four scoreless. The Rockies have lost five of six and have scored 12 runs over those games. They were shut out twice over the weekend by St. Louis before scoring eight runs Sunday. The Cubs, who were coming off two straight wins at Washington, scored early. With two outs in the first, Soriano gave the Cubs a 2-0 lead with his fourth home run. It was Soriano's 376th of his career, tying him for 69th all-time with former Red Sox and White Sox catcher Carlton Fisk. The home run, during which left fielder Carlos Gonzalez didn't move, continued Nicasio's first-inning problems. Heading into Monday, Nicasio had a 9.00 ERA and was allowing opponents to hit .333 against him during seven first innings. Soriano's home run was the fourth Nicasio has allowed in the opening frame. Chicago added to its lead with three in the third on two-out RBI doubles from Wood and Starlin Castro. Wood's double brought in Welington Castillo, who also doubled, while Castro drove in Wood and David DeJesus. Wood's RBI was his first of the season and just his third hit. Nicasio worked around a leadoff Soriano double in the third, but the five earned runs increased his ERA over the first three innings to 6.38. Anthony Rizzo went 1 for 5 after his 7-year, $41 million contract extension was announced earlier Monday. He and Castro scored on Nate Schierholtz's two-run triple and in the seventh that gave the Cubs a 7-0 lead. Castillo had two doubles, while DeJesus, Schierholtz and Castro had two hits. NOTES: Cubs pitcher Matt Garza threw a bullpen session Monday. Garza, who hasn't pitched this season in the major leagues because of a strained lat suffered during spring training, is expected to make a rehab start Thursday for Triple-A Iowa. After that rehab start, his fourth, the Cubs will determine whether to activate Garza. . Rockies manager Walt Weiss said outfielder Dexter Fowler was getting the night off. Fowler is 2 for his last 26 and is hitting .262. . Cubs third baseman Luis Valbuena was not in the lineup for the second straight game after suffering a jammed right pinkie Saturday in Washington. Cubs manager Dale Sveum said Valbuena was available to pinch hit. . Colorado hasn't won a three-game series at Wrigley Field since Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2006. ... Tuesday's pitching matchup is the Rockies' Jeff Francis (1-3, 6.90) against the Cubs' Carlos Villanueva (1-2, 3.02).
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Is there a veteran NHL free agent the Oilers should pursue in net?
Jonathan Willis
June 03 2013 12:50PM
Aside from Devan Dubnyk, there is a lot of uncertainty at the goaltending position in Edmonton. With the number two and three slots in the organization both currently held by unrestricted free agents who aren't expected to return, it's no surprise general manager Craig MacTavish is saying things like "It's an area of poor depth for our organization" and "We have to shore up our goaltending for sure."
Is there a veteran NHL free agent who might fit the bill?
The Options
The chart above shows a selection of possibilities, as well as Devan Dubnyk and Nikolai Khabibulin for the sake of reference. The numbers here are each player's even-strength save percentage over the last three seasons – the black line showing both the highest and lowest numbers over a full season, and the triangle indicating the average save percentage (the triangle doesn't fall in the exact middle because in some seasons the goaltender faced more shots than others).
League-average even-strength save percentage over the last few years has been between 0.920 and 0.921, though with better goalies playing more games the median goaltender is going to be somewhere under the 0.920 mark.
Two players have posted better numbers than Devan Dubnyk: Mike Smith of Phoenix and Niklas Backstrom of Minnesota. Interestingly, both goaltenders have also had a worse season than Dubnyk, a player that has been remarkably consistent year over year (on this chart, only Evgeni Nabokov, who spent one of these seasons playing in Europe, has a tighter range of performance).
Mike Smith, suggested by some here as a significant upgrade over Dubnyk, likely would be better but is also going to cost more (if he even becomes available). It isn't like he's a perfect fit, either – his disastrous 2010-11 season seems to have been wiped from memory but it's worth keeping in mind. So too is the fact that his even-strength save percentage this year was virtually identical to Dubnyk's – the difference between them was the equivalent to Mike Smith making exactly one fewer save all season. I'm not a big believer in huge gaps in defensive strength from team to team but I have no trouble believing that the one-goal difference could have been a result of a tighter defensive system in Phoenix. Add in the fact that Smith is a better puckhandler as a pro and his age (four years older than Dubnyk) and concussion history as cons and I'm not convinced it's worth the money to make the upgrade.
Niklas Backstrom is 35 and coming off a (by his standards) poor season. Again, given the dollar difference a signing probably doesn't make sense.
Of the backup possibilities, Jose Theodore and Evgeni Nabokov are both plausible, but both are also in the tail ends of their respective careers (Theodore is 36, Nabokov 37). Ray Emery is a strong possibility who could challenge Dubnyk for the starting role if things broke right; the trouble is that he's been plagued by ups and downs and has a lot of recent injury history. Dan Ellis seems likely to re-sign in Carolina and isn't an ideal backup anyway.
Jason Labarbera is a player that probably doesn't get the consideration he deserves because he's been typecast as a backup goaltender; he is almost certainly a career 1B/2 type goaltender but he's also been a solid NHL'er for years. If the team is looking for somebody reliable to play number two minutes and fill-in for injury, Labarbera is a good candidate; if they're looking for a challenger for Dubnyk he's probably the wrong guy to sign.
The trouble is, there isn't really a player on this list that is the "right" guy to sign, which may mean going with somebody unproven.
Recently around the Nation Network
The Oilers were rumoured to have at least some interest in former Vancouver Canucks associate coach Rick Bowness, but if they did the opportunity has passed. From Rick Bowness to Join Lightning Staff as Associate Coach:
Vancouver's blueline was criticized for weak defensive coverage this past season, and were deployed in an eyebrow raising way in the postseason. But to Bowness' credit, his blue-line personnel were always very good at involving themselves offensively during his time in Vancouver. With the likes of Carle, Hedman, Sustr and Salo to work with in Tampa, we can expect Bowness' blue-liners to be very productive next season.
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Couldn't agree more,but many fans here think Dubnyk is good enough.
Not this fan.Not the biggest problem but "FIX ALL THE PROBLEMS!!!"
Mike Smith should be removed from your list JW. He is a starting goaltender and I doubt he would consider coming here to be a back up. All the rest you mentioned are legitimate back ups.
June 04 2013, 12:22PM
I am still not convinced that Dubbie is a legit #1 in the NHL....too many back breaking softies that kill an already fragile team. I don't think the 1A 1B routine is the key to success in the playoffs either. Pittsburgh and Vancouver have kinda proved that.
I think Smith is an upgrade, but goaltending is only one of many holes on this organization. I hope MacT is able to make something happen on draft day, otherwise it will be another long winter in Etown....the UFA market doesn't make me feel pink and rosey.
June 04 2013, 02:14PM
Goalies are a tricky business. Easy to pick the hot ones on teams that are playing well.
The reality is, that with a few odd exceptions, the quality of the goalie is as much a function of the team he plays on than his personal skill level.
Until the OIlers build a defense, including the maturing of their forwards defensively, they will not develope a Marty Broduer or a Henrick Lundquist.
Look at most of what we consider to be the good to great goalies and they play on defensive minded teams.
It takes a different breed of goalie to play on an offense first type of team. Not necessarily a goalie with the leagues best save percentage, but a guy like Grant Fuhr, who let in as many or more soft ones (can you say five hole) then Dubbie does, but makes the big saves at critical times,puts the soft goals out of his mind and counts on his team to score one more than the opposition.
All of which, by the way, is why a guy like Aantti Raannta picks Chicago over Oilers, Jets and Blue Jackets.....the guys no fool.
My point is, Oilers management, somewhat at the behest of its fan base, somewhat based on its history, and somewhat based on its draft position over the past several years, has chosen offense over defense, and in doing so has dramatically impacted our chances of ever having a Vezina candidate on our roster.
So what we really need to be looking for is a goalie or goalies that have the right stuff mentally as well as physically.....guys who are built to win games 5 to 4....or hopefully 8 or 9 to 4 like we used to.
For better or for worse......Thats just the way this teams been built......and it's not necessarily a bad thing....
June 04 2013, 02:40PM
Not exactly confident with what I'm about to say here...but.....Goalies that offense first teams like the Oilers have had success with in the past were mostly unorthodox in their style, guys who flopped around a little but who never gave up on the puck....in the Oilers case....Ranford, Cujo, Moog, Roloson,.........
The guy whose out there that reminds me the most of that group is........Tim Thomas....
June 04 2013, 02:49PM
And.no.......not just because. He's old and retired.....
June 04 2013, 02:53PM
If we're going short term until we round out defensively, and we want someone short term to push Dubby........what about Mika Kipprusoft? the guy stoned us enough times......
Pass on Pavelec. That's a boat anchor contract.
A younger & more mobile Tender who is HUGE, yet a few inches smaller than D.D. but plays twice as BIG as Devan does in the cage.
He's locked into a GREAT Cap Hit for the next 4yrs & is only getting better.
You can latch that anchor onto my ship anytime.
How a SPC that is only a few hundred K' over what D.D. makes is a boat anchor is beyond me..?
So what does that make D.D.'s current deal, & even worse off, his next deal look like while O.P. is still locked into his deal for the next 4yrs..?
OUCH ('o')
Where's Khudobin or Greiss on this list? They are the most wanted backups on most lists I've seen so far.


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What is Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men of all ages and is the most common cause of death from cancer in men over 75 years old. Men at higher risk include African-American men and men with a family history of prostate cancer.
While one in six men will be diagnosed in their lifetime, prostate cancer is very treatable when caught early with a death rate of only one in 34 men.
Recent studies have suggested a link between a diet high in processed meats or dairy foods and obesity appears to increase the risk of aggressive prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is a tumor in the prostate gland, a small walnut-sized gland in men that makes seminal fluid, which helps carry sperm out of the body.
The prostate is located beneath the bladder and surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine out through the penis. Prostate tumors can be benign or cancerous. With benign tumors, the prostate enlarges and squeezes the urethra, interrupting the normal flow of urine. This condition, benign prostate hyperplasia, is common and rarely life threatening.
When caught early, prostate cancer can be treated successfully in more than 90% of cases. Men 50 years old and older should talk to their doctors about being screened for prostate cancer. Men at higher risk should have this discussion with their provider at age 40.
For More Information
The Provision Center for Proton Therapy will be the first of its kind in Tennessee and only the second in the southeast. It will open in early 2014 and provide the most advanced cancer treatment in the world to patients in the region. Currently under construction on the campus of the Provision Health Alliance at Dowell Springs in Knoxville, TN, Provision Center for Proton Therapy will have three treatment units and will be able to treat up to 1,500 cancer patients annually, and will bring in many patients from outside the area.
The Provision Center for Proton Therapy will be open to all credentialed physicians and health systems in the region. The Provision Center for Proton Therapy brings to Knoxville an advanced cancer treatment capability that presently is available in only a handful of cities. When completed, it will be one of only 14 in the nation.
More Resources
Prostate Cancer Symptoms
Early prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms. Some advanced prostate cancers can slow or weaken your urinary stream or make you need to urinate more often, especially at night.
If the prostate cancer is advanced, you might have blood in your urine (hematuria) or trouble getting an erection (impotence).
Advanced prostate cancer commonly spreads to the bones, which can cause pain in the hips, back (spine), chest (ribs), or other areas. Cancer that has spread to the spine can also press on the spinal nerves, causing weakness or numbness in the legs or feet, or even loss of bladder or bowel control.
Other diseases can also cause many of these same symptoms. It is important to tell your doctor if you have any of these problems so that the cause can be found and treated, if needed:
Screening for prostate cancer
Whether to test healthy men with no prostate symptoms for prostate cancer is controversial. Medical organizations don't agree on the issue of screening and whether it has benefits.
Some medical organizations recommend men consider prostate cancer screening in their 40s, or sooner for men who have risk factors for prostate cancer. Other organizations advise against screening.
Discuss your particular situation and the benefits and risks of screening with your doctor. Together you can decide whether prostate cancer screening is appropriate for you.
Prostate screening tests might include:
Digital rectal exam (DRE). During a DRE, your doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to examine your prostate, which is adjacent to the rectum. If your doctor finds any abnormalities in the texture, shape or size of your gland, you may need more tests.
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. A blood sample is drawn from a vein in your arm and analyzed for PSA, a substance that's naturally produced by your prostate gland. It's normal for a small amount of PSA to be in your bloodstream. However, if a higher than normal level is found, it may be an indication of prostate infection, inflammation, enlargement or cancer.
Prostate Cancer Treatments
Prostate cancer treatments may vary based on age, stage and grade of the cancer. Cancer treatments may include proton therapy, hormone therapy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy or surgery.
Men may experience some side effect or complications from treatment that will impact their quality of life. In older men with less aggressive tumors evidence suggest that careful observation rather than immediate treatment can be an appropriate option.
Many men find it helpful to get a second opinion about the best treatment options based on their situation, especially if there are several choices available. Prostate cancer is a complex disease, and doctors may differ in their opinions regarding the best treatment options.
Speaking with doctors who specialize in different kinds of treatment may help you sort through your options. You will want to weigh the benefits of each treatment against its possible outcomes, side effects, and risks. It is important to discuss all of your treatment options, including goals and possible side effects, with your doctors to help make the decision that best fits your needs.
Once you decide on a treatment plan, many other specialists may be involved in your care as well, including nurse practitioners, nurses, nutrition specialists, social workers, and other health professionals.
Patient with prostate cancer are monitored closely to make sure the cancer does not spread. This involves routine doctor's checkups.Monitoring will include the following:
There is a significant difference between standard (x-ray) radiation treatment and proton therapy. Both techniques treat tumors by beaming radiation into the tumor site where it deposits radiation doses that destroy cancerous cells, but traditional radiation therapy also irradiates nearby healthy tissue as the beam enters and exits the tumor, as a result, can cause collateral damage.
The power of protons is that higher doses of radiation can be used to control and manage cancer while significantly reducing damage to healthy tissue and vital organs. The patient feels nothing during treatment. The minimized normal-tissue injury results in the potential for fewer effects following treatment, such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. The patient experiences a better quality of life during and after proton treatment.
According to a recent survey commissioned by the National Association for Proton Therapy to investigate outcomes and patient satisfaction associated with the use of proton therapy, ninety-nine percent of proton therapy patients believe they made the best treatment decision for themselves.
Close to 2,000 patients who were treated for prostate cancer with proton therapy from 1991 to 2010 completed the survey, which examined satisfaction with care, quality of life, emotional and physical health limitations, urinary function, sexual function, bladder function, and bowel function.
Ninety-two percent of patients reported that their quality of life was better or the same today than it was before their treatment and 98 percent reported that they had recommended proton therapy to others.
Click here for a list of frequently asked questions about proton therapy.
In Knoxville, the Provision Center for Proton Therapy located at Dowell Springs is scheduled to begin treating patients with proton therapy in 2014. The only treatment center of its kind in Tennessee, the Provision Center for Proton Therapy will be only the 14th proton therapy center in the United States to offer proton therapy, the most advanced cancer treatment in the world.
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy is also used to treat prostate cancers. Radiation therapy to the prostate gland is either external or internal. In men with early-stage prostate cancer, hormone therapy may be used to shrink tumors before radiation therapy.
External beam radiation therapy is performed by specially trained radiation oncologists, usually on an outpatient basis. Prior to treatment, a therapist will mark the part of the body that is to be treated with a special pen. The radiation is delivered to the prostate gland using a device that resembles a normal x-ray machine.
The treatment itself is generally painless. Side effects may include loss of appetite, fatigue, skin reactions such as redness and irritation, rectal burning or injury, diarrhea, cystitis (inflamed bladder), and blood in urine. External beam radiation therapy is usually done 5 days a week for 6 - 8 weeks.
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Ch Insp Colin Seaton, Deputy Area Commander, said: "I hope this sends out the message to the community that we will act on information we receive to continue to catch those involved in drug dealing and drug use both on the street and at home.
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If you have any information about drug-related activity in the area, please contact Wycombe CID, via the Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 101.
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I have been taking pm for about 15 years.Starting at 4 per night, but my body has become immune to The pm`s, so I started taking more and more I am up to 20 or 25 at night. I want to quit so very much, because I cant do it on my own.My doctors answer to this is to stop taking them. Words dont help I need a Doctor that cares to help me with the problem, yelling doesnt work. How do I get help that doesnt intale cold turkey. I beg for help!
It seems that you are psychologically and perhaps physically dependent on the diphenhydramine (Benadryl) portion of the Tylenol PM.
I am concerned that the amount of Tylenol you are taking may be hazardous to your liver. You may want to take diphenhydramine in a plain form vs. mixed with Tylenol. You may also want to consider having a doctor do blood work to check on your liver, and make sure it is not damaged.
Once you switch to plain diphenhydramine, you could attempt to take one less pill every day until you are down to zero. It would take about 3 and 1/2 weeks.
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Farmers have suffered stock losses in the thousands, describing the situation as an "apocalypse" as bushfires continue to tear through properties in New South Wales.
The financial losses from stock death are close to $1 million, according to Premier Barry O'Farrell, who said the loss was heartbreaking.
At least 10,000 animals were killed by the fire which tore through Jugiong, near Yass.
Three teams from the Livestock Health and Pest Authority and the RSPCA were assessing and euthanasing stock through scorched properties on Wednesday, dealing with primarily thousands of merino sheep.
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Liz Braddon, a senior district vet with the Lachlan LHPA, destroyed 1000 sheep on one property near Jugiong and said she would return for more on Thursday.
"At this stage we've done 1000 here and there's more to go," she said.
"And the team near Yass have had at least that many too. It's horrible to see. They've done their best but in the face of the fire there's nothing they could do."
Catherine Frith, owner of the property Bogolara, said she and her husband Stephen had lost at least 50 per cent of their stock.
She said the scene they returned to was like an "apocalypse".
"The land was just black from the loss of all that grass," she said.
"That's our most important asset our grass, the biodiversity … and it's gone. We've lost a couple of thousand sheep. They've come through and euthanased some and buried about 800. I'm not sure what it all means for us in terms of getting back on
track and insurance.
"We've only been here 18 months."
Jonathan Burgess, the overseer of a property near Cobbler Road, said he had lost somewhere between 3000 and 5000 animals in the fire. Another nearby family returned to their farm to find 100 head of sheep dead, as well as a badly injured bull which will have to be put down.
There have also been losses from the Yarrabin fire, which remains out of control after burning through more than 9430 hectares near Cooma.
Julie Huggett, a property owner on Mount Forest Road, said the morning had been hectic as she and her husband put down stock and surveyed damage.
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"It's not looking good," she said.
"It's going to be devastating today. There's another fellow near us and we don't know how he's fared either, but he had sheep and cattle as well.
"I'd say there would be a lot of stock loss or injured ones who have to be put down as well this morning. They've saved their houses but this is their livelihood."
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Thomas Shelby Smith, 81, passed away July 16, 2013 in Quincy, FL. He was born February 3, 1932 to Thomas Vernon and Eunice Rich Smith in Quincy. He was a 1949 graduate of Gadsden High School, Quincy, and served in the US Army during the Korean War.
He was a supervisor in road construction with C.W. Roberts Construction Co. for many years.
Visitation will be Friday, July 19, 2013 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Charles McClellan Funeral Home, 15 S. Jackson St., Quincy, FL. The graveside service will be Saturday, at 11:00 AM at Hillcrest Cemetery in Quincy.
He is survived by his children, Michael (Tammy) Smith of Quincy, Karen (Robert) Summers of Marianna, FL., Victor (Marilyn) Smith of Telogia, FL., Pat Faircloth of Hosford, FL., Shannon (Tina) Brock of Bainbridge, GA., Tana (Jack) Johnson of NC; a sister, Martha Jane (Roger) Robinson of Cape Coral, FL. and 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 3 nephews and a niece, Cissy Jones.
He was predeceased by his wife, Verlyn Darley Smith, brother, Sam Smith and his parents, T.V. and Eunice Smith.
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Ryan Callahan returns after sitting out the game against the Devils with a sore neck. Derek Boogaard and Evgeny Grachev remain in the lineup. Matt Gilroy and Todd White are prucha'd.
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Hand Sanitizer for men.Not found in the kitchen. A hand sanitizer becomes a Mansitizer the moment 4 bros come together, take a small portion of the bottle in their hands, and smell the aroma together. Once the Hand Sanitizer becomes a Mansitizer, it must remain in the room it concieved this epic title. No other hand sanitizer shall be brought into the room until the mansitizer has been finished. When admitting a bro to a clique of bros, the initiation normally includes the inductuee taking some of the mansitizer and smelling it while shouting to his maximum potential.
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This course introduces the contemporary context of Guatemalan culture and identity through the lens of Religious Studies. Students spend the majority of the week in the Mayan town of San Lucas Tolimán on Lake Atitlán and also travel to the colonial city of Antigua and the Mayan ruins in Tikal. This service-learning course integrates course material with student service placements. Special attention is given to the role of culture, class, social location, and historical context in Christianity and Mayan religion in Guatemala. The class draws heavily from the local context in San Lucas Tolimán and the historical and contemporary religious landscape of Guatemala. Students learn about and have an opportunity to research and work in: coffee collectives, a school, a women's center, construction sites, and ecological reforestation projects.
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NVIDIA's Annual GPU Rebadge Begins: GeForce GT 730M and GeForce 710M Partial Specs Publishedby Ryan Smith on 1/8/2013 2:00 PM EST
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r3loaded - Tuesday, January 08, 2013 - linkAs long as they keep this rebadging nonsense away from the retail sectors, I'm not bothered too much by it.
Why do OEMs insist on this nonsense in the first place? Perhaps AMD and Nvidia should form a pact to refrain from this and not give in to the OEM's demands (who don't have anywhere else to turn to for a discrete GPU). I mean ffs we have a 700 series part with a Fermi core and an 8000 series part with an Evergreen core. Reply
Homeles - Tuesday, January 08, 2013 - linkWhy does this matter? People astute enough to read tech sites like this will be completely unaffected by this, as they'll research their products before purchasing. Reply
shady28 - Saturday, February 09, 2013 - linkIt matters because most people simply don't peruse these forums, and never will.
But one thing about 'truth' is that it does, eventually, come out into the public mind share. And when it does, AMD and NVIDIA will have destroyed their names.
I have absolutely no sympathy for them. -7.7% discrete GPU sales. A flagging PC game market. PC sales declining. There is no true reason for upgrading GPU or CPU more frequently than ~5 years now (GTX 260 does fine even today), and I suspect that will bump up to 7 or 8 years going forward.
These companies are failing to innovate. Reply
paul878 - Tuesday, January 08, 2013 - linkI just Rebadge my GTX260 to a GTX780 and won't be buying anything new anytime soon.
Thank for show me how to save tons of money Nvidia and AMD. Reply
themossie - Wednesday, January 09, 2013 - linkBrilliant!
Of course, nVIDIA will rebrand your GTX780 into a 7800GT... then the joke's on you! :-) Reply
CeriseCogburn - Wednesday, January 09, 2013 - linkSince nVidia wouldn't dumb itself down enough to the level of my peers here, I drank a gallon of battery acid then hung upside down, so now video card names are all a jumble in my awesome "techie" brain that I use to blab my opinion here all the time about how hard it is to keep any video card speeds straight.
I tried some baking soda but it didn't bring it back.
I'm still not mad at the OEM's because I'm too stupid to do that, so I still blame nVidia but not amd because amd does no evil.
Thanks for watching my drool, I'm glad there's good angel people out there watching my hunched over tard back, so I don't get ripped off.
I love the angel people who hate nvidia. Reply
cynic783 - Wednesday, January 09, 2013 - linkrambling and a little scary, but funny
bottom line, if it's my team, whatever they do is awesome
if it's the other team, whatever they do is evil (tm)
it makes me use my brain less Reply
Flunk - Tuesday, January 08, 2013 - linkAll this rebadging is detrimental to their sales. Most people have no idea what any of their products are and just buy the cheapest current gen card. They could make a lot more money will more transparent branding. Reply
JonnyDough - Tuesday, January 08, 2013 - linkYep. I and many others stopped buying NV GPUs because of their rebadging and stupid naming schemes. If they had any sense at all they'd cruise the forums more for REAL customer feedback and realize this. Reply
TheJian - Tuesday, January 08, 2013 - linkhttp://www.anandtech.com/show/6570/amds-annual-gpu...
So you don't buy AMD cards then either eh? Dogging NV without realizing both companies do the same stuff for the exact same reason (OEM pressure) is ridiculous at best and biased at worst.
Both do the exact same thing. Both have stupid naming schemes.
It's not detrimental to EITHER companies sale, actually quite the contrary. The whole point is to fool the buying public at large (which means people NOT reading a site like this). It works rather well or at least doesn't matter. You either are buying a new pc or not, the public really doesn't care about a rebadge...It's in a new computer which is what they were after to begin with.
Most people don't buy new pc's but once every 4-6 years (much like business, except for the few who do it every 1-2 like me and many on here as we build our own). In that time whatever they buy in a NEW gpu card will more than double (at worst most likely) if they're buying in the same price range at both times. If you bought a PC even 3 years ago for say $900 (let along more normal 4-6yrs ago), whatever you buy today for $900 will KILL that pc in gpu and cpu too most likely. Having said that if you buy $900 3 years ago and try buying something for $400 today and expect to double/triple your gpu performance you deserve what you get (a rebadge and old chip tech that barely upgrades you and not probably noticeable). Reply
silverblue - Wednesday, January 09, 2013 - linkOne of the other clever stunts they try to pull is adding far more memory than the card can realistically use in the hopes that people will think more RAM = better.
As it stands, NV and AMD are generally as bad as each other... but if you know what you're looking for, you really shouldn't be buying the wrong product anyway. Reply
CeriseCogburn - Wednesday, January 09, 2013 - linkLOL
The amd fanboy true believer, still.
Yes if only others, especially nVidia realized how many of you there are !
ROFL Reply
JonnyDough - Tuesday, January 08, 2013 - linkUgh. There's a reason I quite buying Nvidia products after the 8800 series. Reply
TheJian - Tuesday, January 08, 2013 - linkDidn't you just post the same crap already once? Not enough to make ignorant/biased statements once?
Work for AMD?...LOL. Let me know when AMD stops doing it, then you have a leg to stand on saying this junk.
"Ugh. There's a reason I quite buying Nvidia/AMD products."
Fixed it for ya...ROFL Reply
silverblue - Wednesday, January 09, 2013 - linkHomeles had the right idea; if you're savvy enough to research the parts then you'll never get stung. I'd prefer the retail products to be a single generation instead of two (or even three), however I guess we don't always get what we want. Reply
CeriseCogburn - Wednesday, January 09, 2013 - linkMaybe you're just incompetent. Have a bad memory. Illiterate. A control freak.
Wanting to limit others choices.
Lazy. An amd fanboy.
Not savvy.
" I'd prefer the retail products to be a single generation instead of two (or even three) "
The Egg has an AMD HD2000 card on sale there right now. ROFL Reply
silverblue - Wednesday, January 09, 2013 - linkAnd what has that got to do with anything? Reply
CeriseCogburn - Wednesday, January 09, 2013 - linkOne more thing there before you run off into I sure am smart fantasy land.... boy we gotsa help those poor braindead average consumers...
If the companies did what you wanted, a single generation, then we wouldn't have lower priced items for people like penny pinching crybaby amd fanboys.
Maybe you should become CEO and then you can throw away your last generation GPU cores in the trash, since the production has moved on from the former lines...
Hey then we can pay a lot more for all the systems coming out. Great idea there mr I'd prefer. Reply
silverblue - Wednesday, January 09, 2013 - linkActually, I defended the reuse of old parts to a certain point the other day. What I took exception to was parts being identically named. Where's that comment you made about illiteracy, again?
Also, I said I'd PREFER one generation, not that it shouldn't happen and not that I'd want to control how a company releases its products.
Sponging like a lemming without thinking indeed. The only reason I reply to you is for the inevitable lulz I'll have when you dribble all over the keyboard in response. Reply
CeriseCogburn - Friday, January 11, 2013 - linkWhat you prefer is being stupid, getting caught, then changing everything you said. Reply
CeriseCogburn - Wednesday, January 09, 2013 - linkAnd another one more thing, I know you read it in the article, then repeated it here. So at least you sponged like a lemming without thinking. Reply
mayankleoboy1 - Wednesday, January 09, 2013 - linkHave fun playing games at 1080p on intel iGPU. Reply
HollyDOL - Wednesday, January 09, 2013 - linkYou mean "Have fun playing SLIDESHOW ..." right? :-) Reply
CeriseCogburn - Wednesday, January 09, 2013 - linkUgh. There's a reason I quit buying Nvidia products, I am a brainwashed stupid amd fanboy just like my buddy in the amd rebrand story where I declared I only buy amd after complaining nVidia rebrands are confusing, because I thought I bought one thing and instead I bought something else, being the idiot consumer all the lovely angels here complain to try to protect.
However, I'm such an idiot and a fanboy I ignore amd's rebranding and just drool satisfyingly at my amd mouse cursor bug and GSOD's knowing my smaller market dying amd bankrupt brand with bad drivers is not confusing because any amd card is a GREAT CARD !
FTFY Reply
n13L5 - Friday, February 08, 2013 - linkQuoting from the article: "The end result is that both AMD and NVIDIA need to play this game or find themselves locked out of the OEM market."
You do realize that there is nobody else besides AMD and NVIDIA that OEM's could go to buy graphics cards from?
AMD and NVIDIA are playing that fraudulent game voluntarily, in hopes to push more sales for themselves through conning consumers into thinking they're getting something new inside new laptops.
Must have been a very clever PR guy talk our Anandtech reporter into believing this bs... Reply


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Did you know?
The Wild Coast is one of the few places you'll see cattle chewing the cud on the beach.
Hole in the Wall – what a weirdly Zen name for a small town in the Eastern Cape. Set along the shoreline overlooking the rocky formation that gave the tiny holiday village its name, this Wild Coast settlement south of Coffee Bay attracts beach lovers and anglers in equal numbers.
The instantly recognisable rock formation is made up of Ecca shale and sandstone, capped with hard volcanic dolerite.
It stands before the mouth of the Mpako River and is the source of many legends. In the Xhosa language, this area is called esiKhaleni, which means 'the place of sound'. Some say it's because, under certain conditions, the waves slap the rocks with a resounding cracking sound, while it roars during storms.
Others say it refers to a Xhosa legend involving a young maiden who fell in love with one of the mythical 'sea people'. Such was the love of this sea person for the maiden that he and his people rammed a hole in the side of a lagoon wall with the help of a huge fish so they could reach her; she was never heard from again. In this version, it's the voices and singing of the sea people that give the name esiKhaleni.
Either way, Hole in the Wall is one of the landmarks of the Wild Coast.
Geologists say that the cliff walls were once joined to the land. Continuous wave action against the softer sandstone rocks wore them away. The same happened to the more vulnerable shale and sandstone under the hard dolerite, creating the archway.
Locals also believe this is a gateway to the world of their ancestors.
Although some foolhardy people have gone through the hole in boats and by swimming, and others have managed to climb to the top of it, there have been many injuries and fatalities.
The Xhosa people from this region, quite rightly, advise against doing anything so dangerous.
It's enough to admire this splendid rocky icon from the quiet beach.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Hole in the Wall Hotel & Holiday Village
Tel: +27 (0)47 575 0009
Cell: +27 (0)83 317 8786 or +27 (0)87 150 6095/6
Email: email@example.com
How to get here
The closest airports are at East London and Durban. From East London, follow the N2 and drive through Idutywa and then Qunu until you reach the turn-off on your right to Vidgesville at the Swalala bottle store. Follow the road, ignoring the first turn-off to Hole in the Wall. Drive on through Coffee Bay, until the road becomes gravel. Follow this along the coast, keeping left. After about 7km or 8km, you'll reach Hole in the Wall. The distance from East London is just over 200km, but the road from Umtata to Hole in the Wall in particular is bad. Set aside four hours for the drive.
From Durban the distance is around 400km, and the turn to Vidgesville is just south of Mthatha (formerly Umtata).
Best time to visit
The Wild Coast is delightful any time of year. If you go between June and July you might see the annual Sardine Run, when thousands of sardines, trailed by dolphins, sharks and seabirds, make their way up South Africa's east coast.
Around the area
Visit nearby Coffee Bay, which has a lively nightlife thanks to the backpackers' establishment there, the Coffee Shack.
Get around
Self drive is the best option.
Length of stay
To settle into the laid-back rhythm of the Wild Coast, stay at least two or three nights, but a week or even two is better if you can.
What to pack
Pack your swimming costume, suntan lotion and walking shoes.
Where to stay
Stay at the Hole in the Wall Hotel and Holiday Village. The accommodation is self-catering, and ranges from two-person chalets which cost approx. R500 per night for both people, up to 10-sleeper chalets which cost approx. R1300 per night for the chalet. You can also opt to eat in the restaurant.
What to eat
Seafood is fresh and plentiful. You might even catch your own.


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This information will be useful if you are planning to upgrade your CQ environment to CQ5.5. This information is intended as a supplement to the official upgrade documentation: http://dev.day.com/docs/en/cq/current/deploying/upgrading.html
You should read these recommendations, and then follow the steps in the upgrading documentation, applying the added suggestions here as required.
Trial migration
It's better to first run a dry-run migration on a clone of UAT (author & publish instances) to ensure that there are no major issues in the upgrade process. Check if there are any changes needed for your code to work on the upgraded version. In this case, change the code and ensure you have a consistent process for applying those changes. Identify any high risk areas in the code and plan for extended testing time on these areas following the upgrade. Repeat the steps from scratch on the UAT clone so that you'll be sure to have a consistent end-to-end process for the upgrade. Then proceed to upgrade all the environments: DEV, UAT & PROD.
- Create a clone of the instance to upgrade. You'll perform the upgrade on the clone. It will be easier to rollback in case of problems.
- Perform a full consistency check on the repository early. Fix any problems before attempting the upgrade/migration.
- Read the extensive list of "Tips and Troubleshooting" in the upgrade documentation and apply the recommended changes to avoid these common problems.
- The code-base has to be frozen before the upgrade process and all the existing bugs closed. In case it's not possible to close all bugs, keep a detailed list of them and double check them on the upgraded version.
- Only do 1:1 migrations. Only introduce new product features for editors/business later. This will let you focus on the migration itself and any regressions.
- Try to get dedicated hardware for all environments (PROD + staging), this gives you much more flexibility.
- Involve Adobe consulting if required. This will ensure a smooth migration process adhering to best practices.
- Compile a list of all connected systems and involve those teams in the migration planning. Ensure they have a short turn-around time in case of issues.
- Purge workflow history (this speeds up the update process).
- Make sure all workflow tasks are finished (none are running).
- Make sure you have at least 1024MB Heap configured during update.
- Clean all the logs to make it easier to isolate upgrade issues.
- crx-quickstart/logs/*
- crx-quickstart/server/logs/*
Tests should cover complete authoring workflows and not just the correct rendering of templates.
Check ACLs and permissions (especially when updating from 5.2.1).
Check Workflow models – check if any customizations were overwritten.
Check all forms and form actions (especially when updating from 5.3 or older).
Production upgrade
After performing the upgrade process on a UAT instance, once you are ready to upgrade the production instances, there shouldn't be any major/unexpected issues. The code-base should already be frozen and in a good state, and you should freeze out content changes also. Only urgent changes should be applied to the content and the author team will need to keep track of all updated pages. These can then be moved later with a package.
1. Follow all the steps documented in the upgrade docs.
2. Sign-off the environments.
3. Migrate the latest content changes (if needed).
4. Switch the instances.
5. Delete all the dispatcher(s) cache.
It's better to keep the old instances available for a while in case of problems not encountered during all the documented steps. You should plan enough time for bug fixing following the production upgrade.
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Hey all,
Marty will be a guest on my show here in Clemson this Monday (Feb. 13), at 9:06 a.m.
As usual, I'll try to record and post the audio here ASAP for those who want to recap it. But if you want to listen live, just go to www.wccpfm.com and click on Listen Live. You may be asked to download a plug-in, but it is safe/virus-free.
Also, the Braves pulled the ol' Caravan switch-a-roo on us last Wednesday, and instead of Frank Wren we got the other asst. GM, Dayton Moore.
His interview was pretty good, especially talking about how the Braves do sprinkle a little statistical analysis into their usual character/makeup/tools scouting philosophy.
He also said that despite the decreased payroll and uncertainty of the future because of the franchise's pending sale, the organization is still moving forward and - in relation to the World Baseball Classic - will be expanding their international scouting presence almost immediately.
If I can get that interview up, I'll post a link to it, too.


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Live music listings for the week of Jan. 24
Published: Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, January 28, 2013 at 10:37 a.m.
101 DOWNTOWN: 201 SE Second Ave., 376-4177. Wednesday: Scott Wilson Jazz Band.
AMELIA'S RESTAURANT: 235 S. Main St., 373-1919. Wednesday: Swanson-Hill jazz duo.
ATLANTIC: 15 N. Main St. Friday: Ex-Boogeymen, Moonbeard, Squeaky, Snakehealers. Saturday: Bang Bang Boom, Savants of Soul, The Mud Flappers, The Slims. Monday: Corrections House.
BACKSTAGE LOUNGE: 1315 S. Main St., 373-0281. Friday: Nanerpus, Kill the Sound, Eroding the Past. Saturday: Primer 55, Never, Selfles, In Motion. Monday: Karaoke with Ed Card. Tuesday: Karaoke. Wednesday: Open Mic/Jam Night.
BALLYHOO GRILL: 3700 W. University Ave., 373-0059. Monday: Shell Mound 3. Wednesday: Killer B's.
BLUE WATER BAY (Melrose): 319 State Road 26, 475-1928. Sunday: Killer B's. Tuesday: Killer B's.
CIVIC MEDIA CENTER: 433 S. Main St., 373-0010. Wednesday: Fiona Bas, Real Live Tigers, Sad Scouts, Tom Grant and Friends.
DIRTY BAR: 2441 NW 43rd St., 373-1141. Tonight: Jamocracy. Friday: Jamie Davis. Saturday: Crooked Council. Tuesday: Karaoke. Wednesday: Kinky Quizzo.
DOS MAMAS: 2017 NE 27th Ave., 505-0369. Friday: Squid Love.
EMBERS: 3545 W. 34th St., 380-0901. Tonight: Zac Chester Duo. Friday: Karl Weismantel Duo.
EMILIANO'S CAFE: 7 SE First Ave., 375-7381. Wednesday: Karl Weismantel Duo.
FARAH'S ON THE AVENUE: 1120 W. University Ave., 378-5179. Tonight: Alan Stowell and C.P. Heaton.
FRANCESCA'S TRATTORIA: 4410 NW 25th Place, 378-7152. Sunday: Karl Weismantel Duo.
GAMBLER SALOON: 4401 NW Sixth St., 519-5719. Tonight: Bowman Unplugged. Friday and Saturday: What's Next. Wednesday: Something Going On.
GATOR TALES: 5112 NW 34th St., 375-9500. Tonight: Karaoke. Friday: Sin Waggin. Saturday: Killer B's. Monday: Clayton Bush. Tuesday: Karaoke. Wednesday: Michael J.
GREAT OUTDOORS RESTAURANT: 65 N. Main St., High Springs, 386-454-1288. Sunday: Moondog.
HIGH DIVE: 210 SW Second Ave., 872-5949. Tonight: Kris Allen, Jillette Johnson, Rachel Rose. Friday: The Groves, Pilly Wete, Benny Cannon and Friends. Saturday: Far Away Planes, Fick. Sunday: Xylitone, A SIlent Film, Carousel, The Great Take Back. Tuesday: Hersey, DJ Mister Obsidian, DJ Dastoy. Wednesday: Ballyhoo!, Banditos, Mighty Mongo, Pasadena.
LEONARDO'S 706: 706 W. University Ave., 378-2001. Monday: Hot Club de Ville.
LIGHTNIN' SALVAGE: 1800 NE 23rd Ave., 395-6622. Tonight: Rick Randlett. Friday: John Emil. Saturday: The Velveeta Underground. Wednesday: The Harper and the Minstrel.
LILLIAN'S: 112 SE First St., 372-1010. Today-Saturday: Wreckless. Monday: Jam Night. Wednesday: Karaoke.
MARS PUB AND ARCADE: 239 W. University Ave, 305-323-4926. Friday: Ars Phoenix, Astari Nite, Attention System, Ferals, Analogue Ghost.
NAPOLATANO'S: 606 NW 75th St. (Tower Road), 332-6671. Friday: Karaoke. Sunday: Aunt Jackie.
RED ONION: 3885 NW 24th Blvd., 505-0088. Saturday: Terraplane. Wednesday: Moondog.
SANTA FE BAR: 23731 S. U.S. 441, High Springs, 386-454-9461. Friday and Saturday: DJ Wildman.
SPINDRIFTER LOUNGE: 16130 NW U.S. 441, Alachua, 386-462-9081. Tonight: DJ Wildman. Friday and Saturday: Unchained Chaos. Tuesday: Kris Ritchie Band. Wednesday: DJ Wildman.
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Fundamentals of Digital Design
In this class we are introduced to combinational logic and how to translate boolean equations to logic gates, truth tables and Karnaugh maps. In fact, much of the first part of the class is focused on simplifying boolean equations. Later on in the class, students learn about sequential logic and how to implement logic functions with flip flops using current and next states. The end of the class focuses on state machines and microprocessors. We study the LC-3 (Little Computer 3) microprocessor specifically to learn how processors work in general. The lecture concepts are fairly easy to grasp, and the homework is usually not terribly demanding or time consuming. The lab assignments are the most difficult part of the class. They generally increase in difficulty from, at the beginning, putting a very simple combinational logic circuit on a breadboard to, at the end, actually designing the hardware components of a microprocessor using the Verilog hardware description (programming) language. Another lengthy lab involves designing a functional stopwatch and downloading the program (done in Verilog) to an FPGA board. Though the labs are time consuming and sometimes frustrating, the finished lab product is often very cool (testing a working stopwatch that you designed). Overall students find this to be a fun and informative class.Learning Outcomes | Lab Example
This is often taken as the first Electrical Engineering course. The course begins with a review of fundamental concepts including voltage, current and power. The basic circuit elements are also discussed, along with application of Ohm and Kirchhoff's laws to circuit analysis. Finally, students learn about Laplace and phasor transforms and how to solve differential equations to analyze circuits. In the lab portion of the class, students apply principles learned during the lecture to build a stereo sound system. Building the stereo system is a fun way to learn "hands-on" and gain experience using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and other analytical equipment.Learning Outcomes | Syllabus | Lab Example
Digital System Design
This class is a continuation of ECEn 224. You use FPGA's (field-programmable-gate-arrays) and program them using VHDL, a hardware description language. You learn how to make hardware behave like software using state machines and timer circuits. Programming in VHDL is very different from Java or C++. All the lines of code execute in parallel, rather than sequentially. You learn to use seven-segment displays, UART serial communication, SRAM, and a VGA controller to display images on a VGA computer monitor. One of the labs is to program a Pong game. Labs tend to take a long time (more than 3 hours), so this class is a heavy load, but it can be very satisfying.Learning Outcomes
Computer Systems
This class will help you to understand low level representation of hardware and software in modern computing. This includes being able to optimize code performance and speed in low or high level programming. You will also be able to understand the basic architecture of a modern processor and be able to modify the instruction set architecture. The class addresses the basic security flaws of computing and how to exploit them. Additionally, you will gain a better understanding of compilers, linkers, debuggers in order to better develop, debug, test and optimize software.Learning Outcomes | Lab Example
Real-Time Operating Systems
This class will help you to understand how hardware and software interface by explaining more detailed kernel features as well as interrupt service routines. The class includes designing and implementing your own real-time kernel, applications, and interrupt service routines. You will also learn to use C programs, compilers, debuggers and a real-time operating system as tools to design and implement real-time application software.Learning Outcomes | Syllabus | Lab Example
Embedded Systems
This course expands on embedded systems principals taught in ECEn 330. In ECEn 427, students learn embedded system design by developing a working version of Space Invaders for a microprocessor-based FPGA embedded. During the course students develop their embedded systems skills by interfacing with off-chip components, integrating intellectual property, and building custom hardware. Students will also gain valuable experience using industry standard embedded system CAD tools.Learning Outcomes
Introduction to Digital VLSI Circuits
This course introduces digital logic design in CMOS technology. This is basically how to design digital logic which will be implemented on silicon wafers. Topics covered include: CMOS device characteristics, analysis and design of CMOS circuits, transistor and gate sizing, floorplanning and layout, timing analysis and gate characterization, signal noise, power, process scaling, as well as design-for-test principles and design-process economics. Labs for this course further prepare the student for real-world applications through using Cadence design software (used heavily in industry) in the BYU CAEDM Linux environment.Learning Outcomes
Electronic Circuit Design
This class is notorious for being one of the more difficult classes you take in the program. Then again, you hear that about most of the courses. One professor introduced the class by saying, "This class will be the most demanding and challenging course you will ever take in your undergrad experience." Although the course is challenging conceptually, the work load is doable. In this class you learn a lot about circuit design with emphasis on op amps, BJTs, MOSFETS, diodes and a little about CMOS. You will want to remember what you learned in 240 (resistors, capacitors, inductors, voltage division, etc). You also want to keep your electronics box from ECEn 240 to use in the labs. In the labs you get to work with a partner and build a lot of cool circuits based on what you learn in class. Preparing well for the class by doing the reading before lectures will help to reduce time in the in the lab and make the labs a lot more enjoyable. Most of the labs involve building op amps from BJTs and MOSFETS to create different circuits like a sound detector that could light up different LEDs depending on the type of noise you make in a microphone. They have recently added a lab where you create your own laser tag game.Learning Outcomes | Syllabus
Electromagnetic Fields and Waves
This class covers a range of topics in electromagnetics: vectors, Maxwell's equations, 137 Gauss's Law, electric properties of materials, electric fields, magnetic fields, Ampere's Law, 138 plane waves, polarization, reflection and refraction, and antennas. The math requires some 139 multivariable calculus but was usually not too hard.Learning Outcomes | Syllabus | Lab Example
Probability Theory
This class covers basic probability, including functions of random variables, probability mass and density functions, convergence, and independence. The hardest part of this class is figuring out how to use the math (which isn't hard) to solve problems (which probability model to use, what numbers to plug in where, etc). It is sort of like physics that way. Some of the homework problems require you to program in MATLAB. Sometimes it doesn't seem like probability applies to engineering, but it does have many uses in areas like signal processing and robot navigation.Learning Outcomes | Syllabus | Lab Example
Signals and Systems
This topics covered in this class include continuous- and discrete-time signals, power and energy of signals, sampling properties, convolution, Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms, and z-transforms. The material you learn in this class is used a lot in classes like 485 and 487 that deal with signal processing. There is quite a bit of math involved, including both linear algebra and ordinary differential equations. The various transforms you learn about require similar math, so if you work on understanding the first units, the rest of the class should not be too difficult. There is a weekly lab that is done in MATLAB.Learning Outcomes | Syllabus | Lab Example
Introduction to Mixed-Signal VLSI
This class is a mix of learning more analog circuits and learning how to layout circuits in 2D using software. If you're interested in working for the semiconductor industry, designing and laying out microprocessors on the transistor level, this is the class for you. You learn about circuits including operational amplifiers (op-amps), A/D converters, and D/A converters. You learn first-hand how the dimensions of a MOSFET (channel length and width) will influence the bandwidth and performance of an amplifier circuit. You get to lay out all the many layers of MOSFETs and all the vias and wires that connect them together using colorful CAD software. The title "Mixed Signal VLSI" indicates that your digital (VLSI) circuits interface with analog signals. If you like analog circuits or digital circuits, this is a great class.Learning Outcomes | Syllabus | Lab Example
Introduction to Semiconductor Devices
This class talks about how semiconductor devices are made and how they work. You learn about how electrons and holes behave in semiconductors. Some of the topics covered in this class are crystal structure and energy bands, donors and acceptors, generation and recombination, PN junctions, metal/semiconductor contacts, MOSFETs, CMOS, and memory structures. The processing (fabrication) topics include optical lithography, wet and dry etching, metallization, thermal oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation, and annealing. Monday and Wednesday lectures are about devices and how they work, while Friday lectures are about how semiconductors are fabricated ("the chemical engineering part of electrical engineering"). The homework isn't usually too difficult, but it does take time to read and understand the book.Learning Outcomes | Syllabus
This is the lab part of 450. It isn't required, but it is a fun and interesting lab and helps you to see how the processes talked about in class are used. This lab is in the cleanroom on the 4th floor of the Clyde building (the devices made there are so small that the number of particles in the air has to be controlled to minimize contamination). In the first half of the semester, you learn a different cleanroom process each week (metal deposition, photolithography, wet etching and annealing, measuring contact resistance, oxide growth). You then use these processes to make a full color picture on a silicon wafer using thin films. During the second half of the semester, you use those same processes to build and measure MOSFETs (which can help you understand the 450 material better). There are two group reports (due at the end of each half of the semester) and weekly individual lab reports. Most students report their experience in 452 as the most fun they have ever had in a laboratory setting.Learning Outcomes | Syllabus | Lab Example
Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems
None.Learning Outcomes | Syllabus | Lab Example
Digital Communication Theory
In this class, you learn about signal processing with digital signals. It builds on the material you learn in 380. The topics covered in this class include basis functions, matched filters, pulse shapes, pulse and quadrature amplitude modulation, quaternary phase shift keying, carrier phase synchronization using unique word and different encoding, symbol timing synchronization, and phase locked loops. There is a 3 hour lab every week (but the labs frequently don't take that long to complete). This lab is done in MATLAB and helps you understand how the different parts of the system you learn about in class work together (filters, detectors, phase locked loops, etc).Learning Outcomes | Syllabus | Lab Example
Introduction to Embedded Programming
None.Learning Outcomes
Communication and Power Circuits
This class is a fun combination of analog circuit design and radio communication theory. If you like building circuits in 212 and 313, this is one of the only classes where you get to use your lab kit to make more analog circuits. If you find radios interesting, you will learn about AM and FM, along with other types of modulation. You learn some of the basic circuits in a radio, including detector circuits, and oscillator circuits. You build circuits including an oscillator and a resonant (tuned) circuit. There is some discussion of Fourier transforms and the frequency domain, so a background knowledge of Fourier transforms is useful. You also learn a little bit about power circuits.Learning Outcomes | Syllabus
Digital Communication Theory
In this class, you learn about signal processing with digital signals. It builds on the material you learn in 380. The topics covered in this class include basis functions, matched filters, pulse shapes, pulse and quadrature amplitude modulation, quaternary phase shift keying, carrier phase synchronization using unique word and different encoding, symbol timing synchronization, and phase locked loops. There is a 3 hour lab every week (but the labs frequently don't take that long to complete). This lab is done in MATLAB and helps you understand how the different parts of the system you learn about in class work together (filters, detectors, phase locked loops, etc).Learning Outcomes | Syllabus | Lab Example
Electromagnetic Radiation and Propagation
This class is a continuation of ECEn 360 and 362. You learn advanced topics for electromagnetic waves and how they propagate in different materials. You learn that some materials are anisotropic, meaning that light with different polarities will propagate at different velocities. Using an anisotropic medium, you can create a quarter wave plate that converts a linearly polarized wave into a circularly polarized wave and vise versa. You learn about dispersion, where different frequencies of EM waves travel at different velocities in a medium. You also learn about attenuation of EM waves in different media. You will learn about slab waveguides, rectangular waveguides, circular waveguides and modes. The mathematics are advanced and somewhat difficult, using principles of linear algebra (matrices), differential equations, and integrals.Learning Outcomes
Wireless Communication Circuits
None.Learning Outcomes | Syllabus | Lab Example
Introduction to Optical Engineering
This class goes in depth into optics, specifically optical communication. You learn about optical fibers, including multi-mode fiber and single-mode fiber. You learn about the optimal frequencies for propagation with low attenuation or low dispersion, and the trade-offs of each. You learn about beam splitters, and lenses. You learn how to couple light into a fiber, how to detect light at the end of a fiber, and how to amplify a light signal. You will analyze lenses made specifically for a certain frequency and model them using special software (OSLO). Lasers are covered briefly. You get to go into an optical lab to observe attenuation and dispersion in optical fibers. You get to splice two fibers together using specialized equipment. You use equipment that measures reflection so you can determine if a fiber has flaws in it. A very fun class if you enjoy optics or electromagnetics.Learning Outcomes | Syllabus | Lab Example
Computer Engineering Class Guide
Mouse over a class on the flowchart to see a description of the class. Click to go to the course website.