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|August 12, 2012, 07:36 PM
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North American Arms Mini Revolver .22lr - repair issues
Hello everyone. This is my first time on this forum. Please let me know if I've posted this in the wrong place.
I have a North American Arms Mini Revolver .22lr that I'm about to sell. The problem is that the hammer is bad. Somehow the part that strikes the case is worn off. I bought a new hammer to replace it.
I sat down to repair it. I finally got the side plate off after looking like an idiot for 5 min before reading that the hammer screw that holds it on is reverse thread. It then immediatly came out. I had to work a little to get the side plate off as it was tight. I was careful that I didn't let anything fall out. Once it was off I discovered the god aweful plethera of springs, pins, doodads, and whosits. I got the new hammer in, figured out over a half hour the best way to get all the parts back in and tried to put the side plate back on.
I almost lost the itty bitty spring on the frame side of the hammer twice. I finally just took everything out that would easily come out and tried to just put the side plate on by itself. I can't get it on. I don't know whether something's not lined up or whether I just need to be forceful.
There is a pin that goes through the trigger and into the side plate to line it up. I line that up, make sure the bolt spring/cyclinder bolt (seem to be one piece and not something that comes out) are lined up with the groove in the side plate, and try to put it on. Only one side will line up. Either I can get the front two corners in and the back two are way off, or I can roughly get the back two lined up and the bottom left, over the trigger, is especially reluctant to go down.
Has anyone had any experience with this? I already have it apart and I can get it back together, but if I can't get the side plate on, it's useless. Thanks for the help.
|August 12, 2012, 07:43 PM
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My only experience with a broken NAA Mini was when I shipped it directly back to NAA's Service Dept, where they fixed it in two weeks for the bubble & sent it directly back to me.
Even though I had bought it used.................
|August 12, 2012, 07:52 PM
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I appreciate the answer PetahW, but I'm really looking for do it yourself instructions. I try to do as much of this as I can myself. I can get all the little parts back in correctly, but I can't get the side plate to line up correctly. If anyone has any suggestions on that, please let me know. Thanks.
|August 12, 2012, 11:25 PM
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The side plate can't go on incorrectly. Somehing is wrong. Have you tried making a slave pin that will go in from the opposite side to hold everything in place?
I'm a pretty fair gunsmith, and I just shipped the last one off to NAA. Lots easier!
Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler
|August 14, 2012, 07:08 PM
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Figured it out
Thanks everyone for you help on this particular issue. Bill Dishivs, you were correct that it can't go on incorrectly and that something was wrong. My father knows a good deal about gun smithing and he's given this to me as a project. It was simply switching out a hammer, but it's turned into a god aweful night mare of little parts.
The issue with the side plate not going on was that I believe that the pin that goes through the side plate was originally longer and that they just put it through and sanded it flat. The whole throught the side plate was crooked and there was a lip on the pin. I took a miniscule drill bit and gently bored the whole out so it was even on all sides and then took a small file and stone and rounded up the pin. It then popped back on snuggly, but easily.
This issue I'm having now is that I can get the thing back together as long as I don't put in the main spring in. I can get the hole that goes through the side plate, hammer, and frame to line up. However, I can't seem to get the main spring in if everything else is assembled and if I get it put back together with the main spring in (quite a task) then I can't get the wholes to line up at all and invariably, while I'm playing with it, the hand spring (which I've come to hate) pops out of place and I have to start over.
If anyone has any thoughts on this, please let me know. I plan to start another post under a more correct heading. You can find the new post here: http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...36#post5183436 Thanks for all the help so far.
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|August 14, 2012, 08:00 PM
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Put the main spring in after the rest of the gun is assembled. Yes, you can, before you tell me it's impossible.
Filing the shoulders on the hammer where the hammer contacts the frame probably would have made the original work, BTW. In effect, this makes the firing pin "longer."
Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler
|August 24, 2012, 06:37 PM
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Re-assembly of the NAA Mini Revolver .22lr
Hello, everyone. I finally got the North American Arms Mini Revolver .22lr back together and working. Thanks for all your help. I know that I had a terrible time finding information and 90% of all suggestions were to send it back to the manufacturor and I agree with them in most cases. Be prepared for a challenge if you take this little gun on. However, I wanted to write down how to disassemble and re-assemble this gun for those of you who choose to do it. I'll also tell you my problems and solutions.
Start by going to the NAA site, finding this gun, and pull up the exploded assembly drawing. I'll refer to some parts in it to make things easier. You'll have the most problems with parts 11, 12, 15, and 16. These are two springs and two small parts the size of or half the size of a grain of rice and they tend to sproing across the room if you're not careful.
First, take off the grips. There is one small screw that is the regular righty-tighty. Remove it and the grips come off. Next remove the hammer screw. It's the big one on the left side of the gun. It goes through the side plate, hammer, and frame. It is a reverse thread, meaning it is lefty-tighty/righty-loosey. If you treat it like a regular screw, you'll strip the head and feel stupid. I certainly felt dumb when I figured it out.
Once it's out, carefully pry off the side plate from the back side through the grips. Don't let the side plate come off, just loosen it. As a matter of fact, I suggest putting the whole thing in a 1 gal zip-lock bag in case the springs want to flay away. Lift the side plate up easily and you'll see parts 11 and 12 in there. 11 is the LR Hand Aft. 12 is the Hand Spring and it's become my worst enemy. Remove the hand spring and then lift up 11. Keep careful track of them.
Keep the hammer pinned to the spring and slide it up till the main spring looses tension. Then slowly lift the hammer up so the littlest spring (part 15) looses tension. Then you can catch it and part 16 and set them to the side. Lift out the hammer and main spring and you're now disassembled.
Issue 1: I had a hard time getting the gun together and then realized that the side plate wouldn't go on, so while everything is out just see if your side plate goes on by itself. If it does, great. It should go straight down on the frame and almost snap into place. It's snug. For me, I think they'd put a longer pin in when they made it and ground it down. The hole through the side plate wasn't straight and I had rough edges on the pin that went in it. I took a small drill bit, the same size or smaller than the hole and gently bored it out. I think I used a 1/16th. Then I took a micro file and took the sharp lip off the pin. I filed in a rounding motion and just rounded it up. Then it snapped on fine. I drilled from the backside of the side plate.
Lay the frame on it's right side on a flat surface. Turn the hammer right side up. You'll see three holes. A large, medium, and small. Drop the pin, part 16, small end first in the medium sized hole. Put part 15, tiny spring, in behind it and hold in with your index finger. Turn the hammer over and carefully set the spring on the frame so that the frame holds it in. It should push the pin up above the hammer on the left side. Slide the hammer down into the gun so the largest hole in the hammer lines up with the hole in the frame.
For the next step, it's easier if you put the hammer in the fully cocked position with those holes still pretty close to aligned. Drop Part 11 into the smallest hole with the point end sitting in the cutout in the frame. It will move in and out of the hole thats created when the side plate is on. With the hammer cocked it makes it easier to put the hand spring back on.
At this step, I like to put something, I used part 17 which is the rod that holds the cylinder in the gun, through the hammer hole. This helps you manipulate the hand spring.
You have two options here. One is to put the straight end of the hand spring in first or to put the hooked end in first. The straight end goes in a groove in the hammer and the hooked end hooks in a groove in the side of part 11. I like to put the straight end in the groove, the V goes down around the thign I put in the hole, and the hook sits ontop of part 11. Then I can just push the hook backwards toward the top of the gun while holding the straight end in the groove with my right thumb. When it goes past part 11, it should fall down and go in the groove. Just make sure its sitting in the groove and isn't under it.
You can do it in reverse if it works better for you. Just put the hook in the groove and then with a tool, push back and down on the tip of the straight end till you get it to fall in the groove.
Whichever method you use, make sure the bottom of the V isn't sticking up or it could go flying. You can now put on the side plate, being carefull not to pop the hand spring out. Snap it into place, line the holes up and put the hammer screw in, screwing it down till snug. If you have trouble lining the holes up, then hold the hand spring down with your thumb, pull the trigger and then push the hammer to the uncocked postion. You'll get more play in this position. Once the screw is snugged in, you're in a good position. Hardest part is over.
Issue 2: You'll notice you're missing a part and the gun doesn't work. That's because your main spring isn't in. Thanks to Bill DeShivs, I got confirmation that this is really the only way to get the gun together. I spend a week trying to get the holes to line up with the main spring in. I might work if you had a jig, but with nothing, there isn't a way to do it. You can get the main spring in after the rest of the gun is together.
Put in the right side of the frame where the handles go. My father actually did this part while I was gone, so I'll tell you how he did it, but I can't give to exact details. You'll notice from when you were looking at the real hammer or the exploded assembly that the back side of the hammer inside the gun has a crescent shape and below it is a ledge that goes slightly back into the hammer. That ledge is where the sharp end of the main spring goes. You can't put it right in there though, because while the main spring isn't within the frame it's torqued the wrong way. Put the sharp end in first and push and play with it with a pair of plyers till you can get the back end within the frame. I think you would get it up in the crescent. My father actually had it come up through the frame on top of the hammer and slightly stick out of the gun.
Once it's in, put the back of the main spring in the little slot it sits in. Then he used a pair of needle nose plyers to grab the main spring as far into the gun as you can and pull it down. It firsted popped back into the gun in that crescent and then slid down the crescent into the little ledge where it sits. It took him a few tries, but he got it in. The gun was together. We put on the grips and went to test fire.
Issue 3: The reason I had to replace the hammer was because someone had done something where it didn't hit the cartridge, but hit the metal to either side. It chewed up that metal, bening it slightly in and damaged the hammer beyond repair. It's easier to replace the cylinder, but we were getting rid of it and didn't want to put more money in, so we fixed it. It's a very hard spot to get to. The easiest way I found was to lay the cylinder on it's side on some wood I didn't mind damaging. Then I held the cylinder and a nail puch with one hand and tapped it ontop of the flared in metal with the other hand. It either pushed the flare out or broke it off. It looks bad, but is safe and works fine. If you don't get that flare out, the shells don't seat far enough and it won't fire. I cleaned it up with a small file.
Issue 4: I would tighten my grips screw down firmly and it would still work loose with firing. The easiest fix is to raid the closest girls supplies for some clear coat nail polish or pick some up yourself. Unscrew the grip srew just out of the threads on the right side, drop a couple of drops in there and screw it back in, wiping off any excess clear coat. It's like loctite, but isn't as hard to break loose.
Good luck and I hope this helps a lot of people. I know I couldn't find anything anywhere and would have been lost without help from this site.
|July 5, 2013, 07:46 PM
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NAA Mini Revolver Re-Assembly video
I made this video in response to many forums and other people looking for a how to on this great little revolver. I am a Gunsmith/ Armorer. I hope this helps some people out but please, if you do not have at least basic Armorer skills and knowledge, do not attempt this. Thanks. : )
Here is the Dis-Assembly
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|July 5, 2013, 07:48 PM
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NAA Mini Revolver Re-Assembly video
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Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
I live in Ga and am going through a divorce. Can u tell me how joint physical custody willl effect child support? I am willing and able to get my child on a joint custody basis. How will this effect my child support?
Asked on 3/10/11, 12:49 pm
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Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office
True joint physical custody is usually a mess. What do you do about school and what happens when the parties live far apart?
Parenting time can affect child support.
It sounds like you do not have a lawyer. In a divorce with children you cannot afford NOT to have counsel. Get counsel.
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" Brand: Gillette / Deodorants / Type: Deodorant Stick / Texture: Gel / Deodorant / Suitable for: Body "
* Prices may differ from that shown
After we have decided that deodorant spray is not nose friendly for me, my husband and I agreed on changing our lifestyle and use the non-aerosol deodorant product. Gillette deodorant is probably the sixth or the seventh deodorant that we have tried, and I thought we finally found the deodorant that he likes and not to violent to my nose.
This is called Gillette Cool Wave deodorant. It has a clear packaging, with blue cap. I don't really care about the packaging, but I think they're trying to make it look a bit young and boyish. The clear gel looks sticky, but my husband did not complain about it, and said it was not making him uncomfortable whatsoever when applying this product in his under arm.
It smells quite nice, but you would have to sniff it really close because the smell is not that strong. I am sure that's because this product is meant to be used as a deodorant, not as the replacement of perfume.
As a deodorant this product is an excellent choice. This works really well, and keep body odour at bay. My husband wore this doing a pretty exhausting physical work in a warm sunny summer day, and no BO detected. I am very happy with the result.
We have been using this for almost a year now, and this is already his third bottle. I don't know why it finished up really quickly, I can only assume, my husband like this product a lot, and he apparently planned to repurchase and stick with this product for a little bit longer.
I love this deodrant. I get it cheap £1.50 from a local discount store and its ace.
It comes out as a gel and feels so much better than spray or roller ball which I have never got the hang of.
The best thing though is that it leaves no white marks on clothes once its dried under your arms.
There is no need to use a huge amount of it as it works all day and well past I have gone to bed and I work in a pretty labourious sweaty job.
As you don't need to use that much it goes further than you think.
It does not really smell that much with only a slight fragrance. It smells of cool wave not a force 10 hurricane!
The only slight gripe is that after you use it some of the gel can scoat the sides so when yo put the cap on it pushes it down and you get sticky hands. This is avoidable but at 6.30am its not at the top of things to do. I have thought about the design of it but I do not see a way around it.
I also like the fact that the gel comes out as though its meat going through a grinder! Nice. And its clear transluscent not milky coloured like some!
Oh and best of all it does not sting like some products do. I think thats the alcohol in them so either this does not have any ( i have just looked and its got alcohol denat ) but you could not tell
After trying various deodorant throughout my my teens and being disappointed with all of them, I eventually got the Gillette clear gel from an aunt in a Christmas gift pack and I have never used anything else since.
Why it's my favourite...
It's the best deodorant out there for men by a long way. I've used it for around 15-20 years now and although it costs a little more than some others (currently about £3.00), it is certainly worth it. I tend to shower every day, but when the odd occasion occurs where I don't have time I know that I'll still get through the rest of the next day smelling fine because Gillette Gel is up to the test!
How it works...
Gillette Gel is different to most deodorants in that (as it says on the packet) it is a Gel. It comes in clear twister dispenser (as per the image except the lid is now white - that image is out of date!) so you can see what you are putting on and how much you have left. For best effect; put the gel on straight after you've had a shower and leave it for a few minutes to dry - It doesn't leave white marks on clothes like other products do, but it can rub off when wet which will prevent it working so effectively.
Scope for improvement...
Unfortunately, Gillette haven't got everything right. The twister dispenser doesn't push the gel out to the end of the plastic unit. It effectively means you lose about 1 stick for every 6 or so you use which is frustating given the cost (and the fact that you can see it there). A few taps whilst holding it upside-down will help you get the dregs, but there'll always be some that goes to waste.
I wouldn't use anything else and successful girlfriends and my wife is always impressed (which is probably the best measure). I always keep a stock of them in my bathroom for fear that Gillette will stop producing it some day.
King of the Gillettes - The Company
Gillette is a subsidiary company of Proctor and Gamble, the multinational pharmaceutical company. It was started in 1908 by King Gillette when he patented a safety razor. Since then they have become well known for producing shaving products with ever increasing numbers of razors on them. But they have also expanded into both shaving gels and balms but also deodorants.
Hair Gel - The Product
Gillette's anti-perspirants are quite different from other deodorants that I've come across. They are neither spray nor technically a roll-on. Instead they are a clear gel which claims to have 24hour protection.
The shape is quite different from competitors too. It is probably best described as 'rounded cuboid' in shape (sorry geometry was never my strong point). This makes it quite easy to hold, being 5 inches high, by 3.5 wide and 1 inch deep, approximately. The specifics of it vary from week to week, some have bumps down the side for better grip etc. The whole package costs a little under £3.
There is a nut on the base which, when turned pushes the inner base up forcing the deodorant through a grid of square openings beneath the lid at the top. The gel then oozes out of these holes like, well like sweat from a pore, ironically enough. Occasionally on pops out and hits you in the eye, leaving you temporarily blinded.
It contains 70ml of this gel. This keeps me going for, perhaps, a month. But it really varies as to how much you feel you need to use and how many different places you may wish to apply. Although I'd caution against applying it on the face or other sensitive areas.
It's not Cool to Wave - The Odour
Gilette produce two of these clear gel anti-perspirants; the Cool Wave and Arctic Ice. Both of which will leave you smelling like a teenage boy. Cool Wave is that bit more subtle, however; Arctic Ice is somewhat overpowering. I'd love to compare the smells to lemons and cranberries and other aromas, but this is boy smell so it mostly has the whiff of the various chemicals which it contains. I do prefer the Cool Wave and would rather pick that up should it be on special offer.
I note that Gillette describes the smell as 'invigorating'. Enough said, really.
Gillette: The best a hairy man can get? - Assessment
The biggest question with any product claiming to be anti-perspirant is, 'Does it work?' If it does not keep the user dry and sweat free then that delightful laboratory smell will simply be battling against a more natural fruity odour.
I discovered this product when I was a teenager, and anyone who has had any experience of teenage boys (or has once been a teenage boy) will know that they need an anti-perspirant like a male dog needs a lamppost. Once I had discovered it, I stuck on it for the next ten years as nothing else quite did the job.
Things have settled down since that time but I have recently tried it again to see if it is still as effective as it was then. And it certainly is. I have no problems worrying about sweat or its effects now.
But I do have a couple of problems with it. I never noticed when I was a teenager, probably because I was growing so fast, but I have noticed that I need to replace shirts and t-shirts much more regularly. This seems to be the trade off when considering the level of deodorant to use; the stronger ones bleach armpits, the weaker ones fail to work. Due to its claim of 24hour protection, and its effectiveness, this is one of the most stringent deodorants I have used and has a very negative effect on any material it comes into contact with. Therefore it must be used with care and thought.
My second problem is that, due to it being a gel rather than a liquid, it does take a long time to dry. Once applied you have three choices; get it on your clothes and have to throw them out; get out a hairdryer and apply to the pits; or run around flapping your arms like a chicken until you are either arrested or the gel has dried. I go with the last.
So, yes it works. But at what cost?
Would I advise getting it? It really depends how much of a teenage boy you are. I am not anymore and may avoid in future.
I really don't know what possessed the wife to pick one of these up for me, and I told her so. I've never been one for Roll on Deodorants as they seem too fiddly and I just like to spray and go. I gave it the benefit of the doubt and started to use it when i got it about 4 months ago, and yes it was ok, but I probably wouldn't use or buy it again.
This is a large plastic thing, as usual the Dooyoo picture is just right. How you use this is you take the lid off and there is a long ish rectangular bit. This is where the Gel comes out. You turn the little wheel at the bottom and this will push the Gel up. So you just rub this under your arms and that is it.
I was surprised at how quick this dried. I thought it seemed sticky at first when I applied it, and I hated the feeling of dragging this through my underarm hair, but it wasn't too bad in the end.
This has a nice smell and I do like the Cool Wave brand. It smells fresh and airy, sort of like a early morning windy day at the beach with a bit of Sunshine in the background.
Yes, this was ok in the end, but I can get the same smell in my usual Body spray and that is less fiddly and does the same job. The wife said she got it because it was on offer for £1, which was an ok but, but it's just not really my kind of thing.
Once again I was out bargain hunting after a look on HotUKDeals i managed to find this Gillette Deodorant cool wave gel tucked away at the back of the bottom shelf marked up at £1 in Asda, I have used this before and as it usually costs around £2.50 - £3.50 a grabbed a couple while it was cheap.
What Is It?
Gillette Cool Wave Deodorant Gel , the name speaks for it's self really, it's a clear gel in a plastic container which is similar in size and shape to a large bar of soap, the centre part is clear so you can see how much gel you have left, the silver colour base has a small wheel on it which dispenses the gel when turned, take the silver colour lid off the top and you see a smooth surface with little holes in where the gel comes out, a couple of turns of the wheel gives you enough gel for an application, a blue label with the Gillette brand design finishes off this trendy modern looking product.
My Opinion
As I said I have used this product before so bought a few when I seen it for a Quid, It's a very nice looking and compact shape receptacle and the wheel/knob at the bottom is easily turned for you to dispense the exact amount of gel you need, and you can see exactly how much you have left too!
The clear gel has a nice light clean, very fresh smell and a small amount spreads around very easy and dries within a minute or two, do make sure you let it dry as i have had marks left on a black T shirt which i think was caused by not letting it dry before dressing.
Does it do it's job? I have used lots of top brand deo and I think this one comes out on top, nice and fresh not an overpowering smell, easy to use and keeps me dry and fresh all day, I have never had to re-apply the same day and it's a good size so it lasts ages.
Find it on offer for a quid and it's a real bargain, if you have to pay full price it's still a good buy, five stars from me.
More Info
Also available in a couple of other flavoures, I have seen Arctic Ice & Power Rush.
Active Ingredients:
Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Gly 18.3%
Inactive Ingredients:
Water, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone Copolyol, Fragrance
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Only two people truly know who inflicted fatal injuries on Kyran Gaston-Voss a year ago, and they know it beyond any doubt.
One of them, Kyran's mother, has always maintained her innocence. The other, the mother's ex-lover, changed his story dramatically in the days after eighteen-month-old Kyran was airlifted from the San Luis Valley to Children's Hospital in Denver, suffering from a severe head injury. Patrick Ramirez III, boyfriend turned babysitter, first claimed that the baby was hurt accidentally while in his care but revised his account considerably after being arrested and charged with child abuse ("The Death of Innocence," July 31, 2003).
Two weeks ago, Ramirez appeared in an Alamosa courtroom as the principal accuser of Kyran's mother, Krystal Voss. For the first time under oath, he repeated the tale of duplicity and betrayal that shifted the focus of the police investigation from him to Voss, who now faces trial for first-degree murder in the death of her child. But key details of the story offered by Ramirez, who cut a plea deal with prosecutors in exchange for his testimony, keep changing.
Voss and Ramirez took Kyran to an Alamosa emergency room last January 31. Voss told doctors that she'd left her child with Ramirez, a friend visiting from Denver, while she went to work at a local health-food store; Ramirez later summoned her home, telling her that Kyran had fallen off his shoulders and hit his head.
Ramirez told essentially the same story to Alamosa County Sheriff's Office investigator Harry Alejo that evening. But Kyran's injuries didn't match up with the account of a fall; he had multiple bruises on his chest and abdomen and a subdural hematoma, often found in cases of shaken babies. In a second interview with Alejo, Ramirez modified his story to suggest he'd possibly injured Kyran while trying to revive him.
After his arrest, Ramirez had a third interview with Alejo. This time he claimed that the baby had already been hurt when he arrived in Alamosa, that Voss had admitted "losing her cool" and shaking him. She'd persuaded him to call her at work, he says, and concoct the story of an accidental fall.
Shortly before that third interview, Alejo had obtained a written statement from Voss, admitting that she'd become frustrated with a fussy Kyran the night before Ramirez arrived and had shaken him briefly, "probably more violently than I meant to," before asking her husband, Damien Gaston, to help put the baby to bed. Armed with that statement and Ramirez's latest account, Alejo arrested Voss and charged her with felony child abuse.
The charge was raised to murder a few weeks later, after Kyran died in foster care of complications from his head injury, which had left him brain-damaged and sightless. The medical examiner who performed the autopsy concluded that the boy had been "struck by a blunt object or hurled against a blunt object."
Voss has denied causing Kyran's injuries and has denounced Ramirez's account of cooking up a story together as a complete fabrication. The case against her has several problems. Chief among them: The shaking Voss described as occurring the night before couldn't have caused the massive injuries Kyran suffered. Both the baby's father and grandfather say the child seemed to be behaving normally hours after Voss supposedly shook him, yet child-abuse experts agree that the symptoms of Kyran's severe brain injury would have been immediate and alarming.
"He couldn't have acted normally after these injuries occurred," said Dr. Kathryn Wells, a Children's Hospital physician who was called as a prosecution witness at Voss's preliminary hearing. "He would have been quite ill.... Whoever caused the injury was with the child when he became significantly abnormal."
On the stand, Ramirez tried to explain the discrepancy by suggesting that Voss had admitted injuring Kyran shortly before he arrived at her house at noon. But his prior taped statement to Alejo was much less precise on the time of the injuries.
On other points, Ramirez was less confident than he had been in his previous statements. Masticating gum or a lozenge and speaking in a faint voice, he was somewhat hazy about how much time passed while he and Voss discussed the story he would tell about Kyran's fall, as well as how much time elapsed before he called Voss at work to summon her home. He recalled undressing Kyran and splashing water on him in an attempt to revive him but not what clothes he was wearing. He recalled seeing a "huge" bruise on the boy's abdomen -- "It would have caught anyone's eye," he insisted -- but couldn't say what color it was.
He was more expansive concerning his deep, albeit complicated, feelings toward Voss. The two had carried on a brief love affair, with her husband's permission, but the sexual relationship had ended a few weeks before Kyran was hurt.
"It was a pretty unique relationship," he testified. "I still have feelings for her, despite the fact I've been manipulated by her. I don't turn love on and off with a switch. I have a bond with her."
He agreed to lie about Kyran falling because he wanted to protect Voss, he said. He later decided to tell the truth because he found out how badly injured Kyran was and didn't want Voss, "a person who can manipulate with the best of them," to get away with murder.
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Yes, testifying against Voss was part of the deal he made with the district attorney, which involved pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge of reckless endangerment and a minor felony -- tampering with evidence -- that carries a maximum penalty of three years in prison. But he felt it was his duty. "My life is most definitely ruined because of this," he said. "I felt I made a mistake and I would face it."
Voss attorney Ernest Marquez made no attempt to challenge Ramirez's testimony or impeach his credibility. He seemed chiefly interested in getting as much of it on the record as possible, with all its simmering contradictions. The standard of proof at a preliminary hearing is quite modest; as Alamosa County Court Judge Martin Gonzales noted at the end of the day, he was obliged to view the evidence in a light most favorable to the prosecution. He quickly bound the case over for trial.
No date has been set for Voss's trial, and the process may be a long one. Recently, the Colorado Supreme Court threw out a Pueblo man's statement in which he admitted shaking his baby daughter because of the circumstances under which the statement was obtained; Alejo's interview of Voss, which wasn't taped and didn't include any advisement of her rights, was conducted under eerily similar circumstances. If Marquez is successful in having her statement thrown out, then much of the case boils down to whom a jury will believe: Voss or Ramirez, the mother or the man with the shifting story.
Ramirez is scheduled to be sentenced on Monday, January 5. That same day, Voss will be back in court to enter a plea of not guilty.


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The penalties for a hit and run violation vary in each state, sometimes prosecuted as a misdemeanor crime. However, if the accident resulted in the death of another person or serious bodily injury, the individual could be charged with a felony offense.
When a person is involved in a motor vehicle accident, no matter how minor, state laws require the driver to follow certain procedures following the incident. These procedures may vary depending on:
The traffic laws in each state require individuals to stop and exchange information with any other driver who was involved, including license, registration and insurance information. If you hit a parked vehicle with nobody in it, you should leave a note for the owner with your contact information and also take down the license number of the vehicle you hit. You may be able to report the accident to law enforcement so that restitution can be made to the vehicle's owner.
Any person who knowingly injures another person, an animal, or causes major property damage with their vehicle is required to call the police. Failing to do so is a crime and the penalties for hit and run violations can be severe. Most states prosecute these crimes as misdemeanors, but if the accident results in serious bodily injury or death, they may be facing a felony charge. For example, in the State of Illinois, these crimes carry the following punishment:
Hit & Run Causing Major Property Damage
Hit & Run Injuring Another Person
Hit & Run Causing the Death of Another Person
Class 4 Felony Offense
Class 2 Felony Offense
Class 1 Felony Offense
Up to 3 Years in State Prison
Up to 7 Years in State Prison
Up to 15 Years in State Prison
Fine up to $25,000
Fine up to $25,000
Fine up to $25,000
More states are passing legislation to strengthen the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that these crimes are on the increase throughout the U.S. Perpetrators who don't turn themselves in may face much harsher penalties once they are found. Additional penalties may include suspension or revocation of their driver's license and compensation paid to the victim. In addition, they may be facing a civil suit for personal injury or wrongful death.
If you or someone you know has been involved in a hit and run accident, you may want to obtain professional legal advice. Once you retain the services of an attorney, he or she is required to keep anything you tell them confidential. Keep in mind that there may have been witnesses to the accident and it could be just a matter of time before the police find you. A lawyer may be able to help negotiate a plea agreement with the prosecution, resulting in a lesser punishment.


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The Latitude 6430's no-nonsense Desktop.
Dell Backup and Recovery Manager helps you make backups of individual files or your entire system. It's capable of creating a bootable recovery DVD and also supports other external media. The Manager has enough backup options (individual files, OS only, full system) that you could probably get by without the aid of 3rd party backup software.
Dell also added a few Intel freebies. Intel WiDi is a tool for presenters that lets you display your laptop's screen on a nearby HDTV via WiFi. Intel Control Center is a dashboard for some other Intel tools, including Intel Management and Security Status. That feature has an anti-theft utility, but you'll need to sign up for a paid service to make use of it.
Microsoft Office Starter, which is the trial version of Office that typically accompanies new PCs. You can pick from several versions of Office when you configure the laptop at Dell's website, however.


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Clippers edge IronPigs to claim IL title
ALLENTOWN - The Lehigh Valley IronPigs fourth season ended on a sour note Friday night when the Columbus Clippers came back from a one-game deficit to win three straight and capture their second International League Championship in a row. The IronPigs were held to just four hits, while Columbus took advantage of a key error and grabbed a 4-1 win to win the series.
Throughout the series, the IronPigs offense sputtered as they collectively hit .177 (16-for-90) in the series and were just 2-for-23 (.087) with runners in scoring position, including going 0-for-their last 20. Their last hit with a runner in scoring position came in the second inning of the first game of the series, which Lehigh Valley captured 5-2.
"We were shut down three games in a row with quality arms and quality pitching," explained manager Ryne Sandberg. "We just couldn't get anything going, which was pretty much the story for the three losses, but the guys battled to the very end."
A crowd of 9,354 were on their feet almost from the time the lineups were introduced, but the Clippers put them back in their seats with two runs in the top of the second off starter Ryan Edell. With a runner on first and two outs, Juan Diaz singled to right and Brandon Moss misplayed the ball, resulting in a two-base error that allowed Chad Huffman to score from first and put Columbus up 2-0.
In the third, Jared Goedert planted an Edell pitch into the bullpen and suddenly, Lehigh Valley was down by three runs.
Columbus starter Paolo Espino held Lehigh Valley to three hits through six innings and didn't run into any serious trouble until the seventh when Moss led off the inning with his fourth home run of the post-season taking an Espino fastball out of Coca-Cola Park over the billboards in right field. Two of Moss' home runs in the post-season were among the longest ever hit at Coca-Cola Park.
"Good pitching can stop an offense," said Sandberg. "We're a team that scores runs by doing little things like stealing bases and hustle came into play, but we were shut down for three games."
For the second night in a row, Columbus seemingly put the game away in the top of the ninth by adding some insurance to their run total. Justin De Fratus came on in relief and after getting the first out of the inning, gave up two singles, hit a batter and bounced a wild pitch to give the Clippers a 4-1 lead.
Chen-Chang Lee set down Lehigh Valley in order in the bottom of the ninth to record the save and start Columbus' celebration.
While he was disappointed by the loss, Sandberg found some true positives to the season. "I saw a lot of positives on the development side. Just an incredible summer for seeing the development of some of these young guys."
After the game, the night got even worse for a couple of IronPigs when pitchers Juan Perez and Mike Zagurski were designated for assignment to open spots on the 40-man roster. Likewise, the night got a little better for a few players who were told their next stop was Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The Phillies recalled De Fratus and outfielder Domonic Brown and purchased the contracts of pitcher Joe Savery, outfielder Brandon Moss and catcher Erik Kratz. For De Fratus and Savery, the trip to Philadelphia will be their first opportunity to play in the majors. Sandberg will also be joining the Phillies as an extra coach, which will be his first major league stint as a non-player.
For Kratz, this will be his second trip to the majors and both times, he was at Coca-Cola Park both times when he found out he was heading up. "It's a rush of excitement," said Kratz. "It's weird, because we just lost a big game, but yet you find out you're going up and there's just so much going through your mind."
Sandberg remarked that when he told Savery he was going to Philadelphia, the 25 year-old former draft pick got tears in his eyes. For his part, Savery admitted the emotion of the moment and reflected on the fact that not too long ago, he was thinking about life after baseball, because he knew he wasn't producing enough to figure on a major league career. Now, that's all changed. "I made plans to be back in school this fall and really started to think about what life was going to be like after baseball," said Savery.
Savery and De Fratus could be getting early auditions for a shot at making the Phillies bullpen in 2012.
Domonic Brown suffered through a 1-for-18 (.056) slump in the playoffs and was out of the lineup for game four. There was some doubt whether he would rejoin the Phils based on his late-season performance, but ultimately, they decided they wanted Brown to finish the season with the big league club.
"Like I told them [the players], this was one of the best summers that I've ever had. I got to come to the ballpark everyday with a bunch of guys who came to the park and played hard every day," said Sandberg in summarizing the season.
Sandberg was non-committal on what he thought his future might hold. He's made no secret of the fact that he wants to manage at the major league level, but if the right situation doesn't come along, he sounds open to returning to Lehigh Valley next season.


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Minnesota Vikings special teams coordinator Mike Priefer was officially suspended for three days following the release of an internal investigation spurred by former punter Chris Kluwe's allegations of a hostile and homophobic work environment.
Vikings owner Zygi Wilf and president Mark Wilf said Priefer "fell short of what is expected." He will be suspended for the first three games of the regular season, without pay. He will also be required to go to specialized workplace training, and if he successfully completes the training, his suspension will be reduced to two games. The team will also donate $100,000 to LGBT rights groups, according to ESPN.
It was confirmed that Priefer said in a meeting with players, "We should round up all the gays, send them to an island, and then nuke it until it glows." Priefer apologized in a statement released with a summary of the findings in the investigation.
"I owe an apology to many people – the Wilf family, the Minnesota Vikings organization and fans, my family, the LGBT community, Chris Kluwe and anyone else that I offended with my insensitive remark," he said. "I regret what has occurred and what I said. I am extremely sorry but I will learn from this situation and will work on educating others to create more tolerance and respect."
The Wilfs said they were disappointed by some of the behaviors documented in the report.
"Coach Priefer is a good man, and we know that he deeply regrets the comment," they said. "We do not believe that this error in judgment should define him. Accountability, however, is important both on and off the field."
The study was conducted by former Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court Eric Magnuson and former U.S. Department of Justice trial attorney Chris Madel, two partners of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi. They hired former Pro Bowl punter Craig Hentrich and former NFL personnel eccutive Jerry Angelo to evaluate Kluwe's performance during the 2012 season. According to the Vikings, the six-month investigation yielded "no wrongdoing on the club's part, and the decision to release [Kluwe] was based on his on-field performance."
"We also did not find sufficient evidence to establish that members of the Vikings organization attempted to discourage Kluwe from engaging in marriage equality or equal rights activism," the report said.
After the report was released Friday, Kluwe said that he still intends to sue the team, as he alleges the team still encouraged a hostile work environment. He did add, however, that he may have taken part in the behavior in some points by ribbing a strength coach who had ties to Penn State.
"Sure I gave my strength coach a hard time. Once. I made a joke about the Sandusky case, because he was a big Penn State guy," Kluwe tweeted. "Over half the team did it for over a month, including asking him if he 'raped any little boys lately,' repeatedly, in front of coaches. That's in the report, by the way, but you wouldn't know it from the Vikings' version. Wonder what else they might be covering?"
As previously reported, the report said team brass found Kluwe's activism a "distraction," but the report maintained it was not what Kluwe was fighting for, but rather that he was fighting in the first place.
"The record supports the conclusion that players and management were concerned about the distraction that Kluwe's activism was creating, as opposed to the nature and content of his activism," the report noted. "The record does not support the contention that members of management and the coaching staff were focused on discouraging Kluwe based on the nature of his activism."


text: A few weeks ago, i bought about 80 blocks at a flea market in Hillsville, VA. They are scissors cut and hand stitched. I have no idea of their age..the ginghams and plaids have color all the way thru ...no right sides. There are a lot of indigo colors as well as a lot of pink ticking looking fabric. Anyway, it looks like blocks for two different quilts so i don,t even know if they came from the same maker. There are two groups that already have four blocks joined together. They are a star pattern but the fabrics really aren't very pretty...and they don't lay flat. But you know what? They were calling to me...i had to have them. I've squared them the best i can and am going to put them together as they are without sashing. I think if i quilt the heck of it, the puffy parts won't show so much. Theres something about the idea of someone working on them and not finishing that makes me sad. I want to give them a home and cheer them up. Sorry but i can't post pics from my ipad. Anywho, just cheer this little orphan on!


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February 23rd, 2014 01:12 PM #1Member
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Very Specific Needs
Hey again Berries! We've been able to better describe what we need/want after our other thread, but we still haven't found the name (which is starting to really scare me). Her middle name will be Christina (can't change) and our last name is Crosby and because of those two names, we can't use names ending in -a or -ee/y and can't begin with C. We don't like unisex or trendy names and we don't mind names with nicknames (but the nicknames can't end in -ee/y either).
Does that spark any new ideas?
As I had posted on our other one, I'm really truly sorry if we seem ungrateful or unappreciative for all the suggestions. We could not begin to express how thankful we are for all of them; and we do feel bad that we have been turning most of them down. We are both extremely picky about names and super picky about the flow of them (and both of us are stubborn).
February 23rd, 2014 01:29 PM #3Senior Member
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You shouldn't apologize, it's perfectly okay that you want the best name with the best flow for your daughter! I'm going to try again...
Willow Christina
Scarlett Christina
Olive Christina
Jessamine Christina
Gemma Christina
Florence Christina
Genevieve Christina
Josephine Christina
Vivienne Christina
Miriam Christina
Hazel Christina
Anais Christina
Esther Christina
Iris Christina
Millicent Christina
Margaux Christina
Gwyneth Christina
Estelle Christina
Blanche Christina
Ines Christina
Noelle Christinapolina ∙ 19 ∙ art history major ∙ web developer
french/russian/swedish ∙ living in st. petersburg, russia
clementine ∙ astrid ∙ sidonia ∙ ottoline
felix ∙ sebastian ∙ milo ∙ atticus
in the silence of your bones and eyes
forgotten magic sits and waits for fire
February 23rd, 2014 01:31 PM #5Senior Member
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Let me try again...
Peyton Christina Crosby
Blair Christina Crosby
Briar Christina Crosby
Nanette Christina Crosby
Isolde Christina Crosby
Maris Christina Crosby
Marin Christina Crosby
Adrian Christina Crosby
Shannon Christina Crosby
Mairead Christina Crosby
Rosalyn Christina Crosby
Brynn Christina Crosby
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Genevieve but since we both agree it's a bit "over the top" it would have to use a nickname but the only nickname we like is Evie which doesn't flow with Crosby
I also like the sounds of: Willow, Hazel, Iris, Margo, and Estelle; but my husband isn't sure if Willow sounds "professional" enough, he doesn't like Hazel, Iris & Margo, and his goddaughter's name is Stella so Estelle is a bit too close for either of us
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The knee extensor exercise model was specifically developed to enable in vivo estimates of peak muscle blood flow and O2 uptake in humans. The original finding, using thermodilution measurements to measure blood flow in relation to muscle mass [P. Andersen and B. Saltin.J. Physiol. (Lond.) 366: 233–249, 1985], was questioned, however, as the measurements were two- to threefold higher than those previously obtained with the133Xe clearance and the plethysmography technique. As thermodilution measurements have now been confirmed by other methods and independent research groups, we aimed to address the impact of muscle mass estimates on the peak values of muscle perfusion and O2 uptake. In the present study, knee extensor volume was determined from multiple measurements with computer tomography along the full length of the muscle. In nine healthy humans, quadriceps muscle volume was 2.36 ± 0.17 (range 1.31–3.27) liters, corresponding to 2.48 ± 0.18 (range 1.37–3.43) kg. Anthropometry overestimated the muscle volume by ∼21–46%, depending on whether quadriceps muscle length was estimated from the patella to either the pubic bone, inguinal ligament, or spina iliaca anterior superior. One-legged, dynamic knee extensor exercise up to peak effort of 67 ± 7 (range 55–100) W rendered peak values for leg blood flow (thermodilution) of 5.99 ± 0.66 (range 4.15–9.52) l/min and leg O2 uptake of 856 ± 109 (range 590–1,521) ml/min. Muscle perfusion and O2 uptake reached peak values of 246 ± 24 (range 149–373) and 35.2 ± 3.7 (range 22.6–59.6) ml ⋅ min−1 ⋅ 100 g muscle−1, respectively. These peak values are ∼19–33% larger than those attained by applying anthropometric muscle mass estimates. In conclusion, the present findings emphasize that peak perfusion and O2 uptake in human skeletal muscle may be up to ∼30% higher than previous anthropometric-based estimates that use equivalent techniques for blood flow measurements.
- blood flow
- computer tomography
- exercise
- muscle volume
- thermodilution
in vivo measurements of the arterial inflow to or venous outflow from a contracting muscle group can now be obtained quite precisely in humans (2, 16). Knee extensor exercise has commonly been used because the muscle activity has been verified to be confined to the quadriceps muscle, as found by applying T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging, electromyography, and intramuscular temperature measurements, as well as by comparing voluntary with electrically induced knee extensor contractions (1, 11, 15, 18). Moreover, during intense dynamic contractions the various portions of the quadriceps muscle appear to be close to or fully engaged (15, 18).
As the first thermodilution blood flow measurements were published (2), they were questioned as being too high. Subsequent studies by others have however confirmed these values (Table1), and with even higher magnitudes during more extreme interventions (12, 13, 19-22, 24). The initial criticism was mainly based on traditional findings measuring blood flow with 133Xe clearance and plethysmography. 133Xe clearance has, however, been shown to be nonlinear and to underestimate blood flow (3, 5, 6, 23). In addition, plethysmography is subject to inherent limitations such as motion and occlusion artifacts confined to application at rest (4, 7, 28). Furthermore, the plethysmography measurements performed after or in between contractions only reflect an immediate postexercise value and not exercise per se. Moreover, as the magnitude of the thermodilution measurements has now been verified by other independent methods such as ultrasound Doppler and indocyanine green dye infusion (2, 10, 16, 26), and as these three techniques enable equivalent measurements during both the contraction and relaxation phases, they seem today to offer the best regional measurements of blood flow during exercise in humans (17).
In the previous estimates of muscle perfusion, the size of the knee extensor muscle engaged has often been determined from anthropometric estimates (2). The mathematical formulas (2, 8) applied for the anthropometric estimates are based on the original model derived by Jones and Pearson (9). The quadriceps muscle mass is determined from a size relationship between the quadriceps and hamstring muscle in relation to the total limb volume, on the basis of a small number of autopsy studies (2). There are comparisons between such anthropometric estimates and imaging techniques, but the number of image scans have generally been too few (8). Recently, Ray and Dudley (15) also used MRI to determine the muscle volume engaged in contractions, but instead of measuring blood flow, they used data in the literature to estimate muscle perfusion.
Thus, to obtain accurate values of muscle perfusion, not only blood flow but also the muscle volume engaged in the exercise needs to be accurately determined in the same subjects. As the thermodilution measurements today have been verified as accurate by other methods, we aimed to address the impact of the muscle mass estimates. In the present study, muscle blood flow was determined with thermodilution in the femoral vein. The size of the knee extensor muscle was determined by multiple computed tomography (CT) image cross sections along the full length of the muscle. Moreover, to evaluate their validity, three different estimates of the quadriceps muscle length were applied to anthropometrically estimated knee extensor muscle volume. The present study, therefore, provides a guideline for the accuracy of muscle mass estimates and an improved knowledge of peak perfusion and oxygen uptake in human skeletal muscle.
Nine healthy human subjects, eight men and one woman, with a mean ± SE age of 26 ± 1 (range 22–35) yr, height of 178 ± 3 (range 158–186) cm, and weight of 78 ± 4 (range 49–98) kg, volunteered to participate in this study. The subjects' engagement in exercise varied from daily activities to regular endurance training. Before the experiments, the subjects were informed about the experimental procedures and potential risks and discomfort and were advised that they could withdraw at any time without consequences. They participated after first giving signed informed consent. The experiments were carried out with the approval of the Ethical Committees of Copenhagen and Fredriksberg (KF-01–403/95).
Experimental procedures.
Before the experiments all subjects were familiarized with the one-legged, dynamic, knee extensor exercise model (1) by training at 60 rpm until they were comfortable and could fully relax the hamstring muscles, so that the work was done solely by the knee extensors. The isolation of the quadriceps muscle was supported by the kicking-force tracings collected during exercise. The peak power output that the subjects could sustain at 60 rpm was determined before the experiments by an incremental test starting at 10 W and increasing by 5–10 W every third minute until they could no longer sustain the rhythm.
The subjects reported to the laboratory on the morning of the experimental day. The femoral artery and vein of one leg were cannulated under local anesthesia (Lidokain, 20 mg/ml, Sygehus Apotekerne, Copenhagen, Denmark). The arterial (Ohmeda, Wiltshire, UK) and the venous catheter (Cook) were inserted proximally ∼2–5 cm below the inguinal ligament (IL). A thermistor (model 94–030–2.5F, TD probe, Edwards Edslab, Baxter, Irvine, CA) was inserted in the venous catheter and connected to a cardiac output computer (model 9520A, Harvard Apparatus, American Edwards Laboratories, Irvine, CA) for thermodilution blood flow measurements (2). A Harvard mechanical syringe pump (model 44, Harvard Apparatus) was used for constant infusion of cold saline (2). Arterial and venous blood samples were taken and analyzed for hemoglobin, oxygen saturation, and (AVL 912 CO-oxylite, AVL Medical Instruments, Schaffhausen, Switzerland), as well as hematocrit. Limb oxygen uptake was calculated by multiplying the blood flow measurements in the femoral vein (outflow) with the arterial and venous difference in oxygen content (Fick principle). Heart rate (electrocardiogram) and intra-arterial blood pressure were recorded via a Kone patient data monitor (model 565A, Medicoline, Valby, Denmark). The knee extensor force was measured with a strain gauge attached to the ergometer lever arm. All variables were recorded on a Gould recorder (model TA200, Gould) or in a personal computer (IBM compatible, Pentium based). The pulmonary oxygen uptake was determined on-line by a CPX Medical Graphics instrument (Spiropharma, Klampenborg, Denmark).
In the experiments, the subjects exercised for ∼10 min at an absolute workload of 30 W and then for 5–7 min at a relative workload corresponding to 75–80% of their individual peak power output. The relative workload was included as a comparison to the peak power output to ensure that all subjects reached their peak intensity. The subjects were then rested for ∼30–40 min before performing an experimental ramp protocol starting at 20–30 W for 3 min and increasing by 5 W every 30 s up to their peak power output. The peak power output was defined as the highest workload at which the subjects could maintain the pace for at least 1 min. Measurements of blood flow and pulmonary oxygen uptake as well as sampling of the blood were performed at rest and during steady-state exercise and during the last minute at peak intensity. To minimize blood flow contributions from the lower leg, a cuff was placed just below the knee of the working leg and temporarily inflated to a suprasystolic blood pressure (≥240 mmHg) during the measurements.
Tissue volume measurements.
A computer tomograph (model Prospeed VX, General Electric, Paris, France) was used to obtain precise estimates of muscle volume. It operated at a voltage of 120 kV, a current of 200 mA, and a scan-to-scan cycle time of 3.0 s. A standardized reconstruction algorithm and a 512 × 512 reconstruction matrix with a field of view of 35–45 cm were used, giving a spatial resolution in the range of 0.59–0.87 mm. In total, 21–25 serial segments, with a 10-mm thickness, were obtained every 20 mm along the thigh, starting distally from the patella and going in a proximal direction toward the spina iliaca anterior superior (SIAS). All segments taken of the first subject were analyzed by two experienced persons who were independent of the study. After comparison, verification, and agreement as to the definition of the different tissue structures, one of the analysts continued to analzye data from the remaining subjects.
The cross-sectional tissue areas, obtained from computer measurements on consecutive CT images along the thigh, are shown in Fig.1. The figure emphasizes the fact that, because the muscle configuration markedly varies along its length, a series of frequent cross-sectional images has to be obtained to make true volume estimates. The tissue volume was calculated from the mean area of two neighboring sections multiplied by the section distance, summed over the full length of the tissue. Moreover, the muscle mass of the CT measurements were calculated by assuming a muscle tissue density of 1.049 kg/l (14).
The mean quadriceps muscle volume measured by CT was specifically compared with traditional anthropometric measurements (2, 8, 9). The anthropmetric thigh volume (V) was calculated from the formula whereL is the estimated muscle length (see below); O1, O2, and O3 are the circumferences 10 cm above the middle, at the middle, and 10 cm below the middle of the segment of the muscle length, respectively; and S is the correction for subcutaneous fat measured by skinfold callipers at each circumference (2, 8). The anthropometric quadriceps femoris muscle mass (M qf) was calculated as previously described, whereM qf = 0.307 ⋅ V (l) + 0.353 kg (2). Because the muscle length, for the volume and mass calculation, has been estimated previously with muscle insertion points from patella to either the pubic bone (PB), inguinal ligament (IL), or spina iliaca anterior superior (SIAS), all three lengths were measured and separate calculations were performed.
Statistics and data analysis.
Parametric statistics were used for data analysis. Analysis of variance for repeated measures was used when more than two data groups were compared, and Tukey's honestly significant difference post hoc tests were used to distinguish the differences. Linear regression and Pearson's correlation were employed.P < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. A nonstatistically significant comparison is indicated by P = NS. The values given in the text are means ± SE.
Estimates of muscle volume and mass.
The CT quadriceps femoris muscle volume averaged 2.36 ± 0.17 (range 1.31–3.27) liters, which corresponded to a mass (M qf.CT) of 2.48 ± 0.18 (range 1.37–3.43) kg. The anthropometric muscle mass estimates overestimated (P < 0.02) the CT measurement by ∼21% (M qf.PB, 3.00 ± 0.18 kg, range 2.60–3.99), 29% (M qf.IL, 3.21 ± 0.19 kg, range 2.15–4.20), and 46% (M qf.SIAS, 3.61 ± 0.22 kg, range 2.26–4.64), respectively (Fig.2 A). However, they all correlated with and were linearly related to each other (0.93 ≤ r ≤ 0.98,P < 0.001)
Knee extensor exercise.
Leg blood flow (Q˙leg) and leg oxygen uptake (V˙o 2 leg) increased (P < 0.05) during submaximal exercise at 30 W from their resting baseline values of 0.24 ± 0.02 (range 0.17–0.35) l/min and 18.7 ± 2.6 (range 9.4–34.2) ml/min, respectively, to 3.57 ± 0.25 (range 2.69–5.01) l/min and 434 ± 24 (range 361–528) ml/min, respectively. A further increase (P < 0.05) was observed at peak effort (67 ± 7, range 55–100 W) to 5.99 ± 0.66 (range 4.15–9.52) l/min and 856 ± 109 (range 590–1,521) ml/min for Q˙leg and V˙o 2 leg, respectively.
As a consequence of the different muscle mass estimates using the anthropometric procedure, peak muscle perfusion (Q˙peak.qf) was underestimated compared with the CT scan measurement (Q˙peak.qf.CT, 246.2 ± 24.2 ml ⋅ min−l ⋅ 100 g−l, range 149.2–373.0) by ∼19% (Q˙peak.qf.PB, 199.5 ± 16.6 ml ⋅ min−l ⋅ 100 g−l, range 136.6–298.4); 25% (Q˙ peak.qf.IL , 185.7 ± 14.4 ml ⋅ min−l ⋅ 100 g−l, range 129.2–266.7); and 33% (Q˙peak.qf.SIAS, 166.0 ± 13.9 ml ⋅ min−l ⋅ 100 g−l, range 115.0–241.0), respectively (Fig.2 B). Peak muscle oxygen uptake (V˙o 2 peak.qf) was underestimated with anthropometry compared with the CT-scan measurement (V˙o 2 peak.qf.CT, 35.2 ± 3.7 ml ⋅ min−l ⋅ 100 g−l, range 22.6–59.6) by ∼18% (V˙o 2 peak.qf.PB, 28.7 ± 2.8 ml ⋅ min−l ⋅ 100 g−l, range 19.8–47.7); 24% (V˙o 2 peak.qf.IL , 26.6 ± 2.4 ml ⋅ min−l ⋅ 100 g−l, range 19.6–42.6); and ∼32% (V˙o 2 peak.qf.SIAS, 23.8 ± 2.2 ml ⋅ min−l ⋅ 100 g−l, range 16.8–38.5), respectively (Fig. 2 C).
This study demonstrates that anthropometric muscle volume estimates markedly overestimate the knee extensor muscle volume, which in turn means that previous anthropometrically based estimates of peak muscle perfusion and oxygen uptake in humans, using various types of blood flow measurements, are underestimated by up to ∼30% (2, 21, 24). In light of the fact that the initial thermodilution blood flow measurements were criticized for being too high, as peak muscle perfusion and oxygen uptake were studied in a single active muscle group (2), these findings are of major importance because they emphasize that the peak values are even higher than previously found. As the magnitude of the thermodilution measurements also have been verified by ultrasound Doppler and indocyanine green dye infusion (2,10, 16, 26), the low peak values found by133Xe clearance and plethysmography seem to be even less believable.
In this study multiple CT image scans were taken along the full length of the quadriceps muscle (Fig. 1) of subjects with a large variation in the length (L) of the quadriceps muscle (L CT 42.4 ± 0.73 cm, range 38–46) and its points of insertion. Furthermore, the large variation in muscle length with the three different anthropometric approaches (L PB 38.5 ± 0.62 cm, range 36–41;L IL 41.0 ± 0.54 cm, range 39–43.5;L SIAS 45.3 ± 0.65 cm, range 40.5–47) induces a great source of error in the muscle volume and mass calculations. Moreover, the configuration of the muscle varies markedly along its length (Fig. 1). Thus only three circumference measurements or CT image scans along the thigh may not give an accurate estimate of muscle volume (2, 8, 27). In addition, the mathematical formulas used to estimate the muscle volume on the basis of anthropometry do not account for the variation in muscle configuration, because they are based on the fact that the muscle is constructed from two symmetrical "cones" that narrow toward the ends of the muscle. More importantly, the anthropometric formulas do not account for either the relative area that the quadriceps muscle group occupies in the thigh region or the fact that the quadriceps muscle volume may vary. In the present study, this variation in quadriceps muscle volume ranged from ∼1.31 to 3.27 liters. The present study thus provides a set of formulas that relate the anthropometric estimates to the CT measurements, which potentially can be used to correct for the anthropometric overestimations. However, one should be careful with such a generalization because the formulas are based on results from nine subjects only and the relationship is likely to be affected by different types and levels of activity, inactivity, gender, and age. If anthropometry is used to estimate muscle mass, muscle length estimated from the patella to the PB induces the smallest error in the muscle volume and mass estimate.
Besides providing a relationship between anthropmetric and CT estimates of muscle volume, knowing the number of CT or magnetic resonance image (MRI) sections that need to be performed is also of interest to allow a reasonable measure of accuracy. In the present data, the maximum width of the quadriceps muscle was located approximately one-half the distance between the greater trochanter and the top of patella. Thus, if muscle volume is estimated by using an area from the section of maximum width and from two other sections, imaged at one-half the distance between the maximum width and the greater trochanter as well as at one-half the distance between the maximum width and the patella, respectively, the three sections would give a muscle volume of ∼2.20 liters, i.e., an underestimation of ∼7%. If an estimate of the missing muscle volume proximally and distally, respectively, to the two outer sections is added, assuming a decrease in muscle size toward its end points, as in the case of two narrowing cones, then the muscle volume would be ∼2.64 liters, i.e., an overestimation of ∼12%. If the estimate is based on five sections, the first section halfway between the greater trochanter and patella and then four additional sections measured every 8 cm, i.e., two on each side of the first section, then the muscle volume would be ∼2.37 liters, i.e., an overestimation of ∼0.5%. By adding the missing outer cone-shaped muscle volumes, the volume would be ∼2.46 liters, i.e., an overestimation of ∼4.2%. Similarly, 13 sections taken every 4 cm, starting from the same midpoint between the greater trochanter and patella, would render an overestimation of only ∼0.4%. Thus, to carefully describe muscle volume, as many imaged sections as are in the range of every every 2–4 cm are needed, because the shape of the muscle varies individually along its full length. However, five sections may give a reasonable estimate, but one should be aware that our sample of subjects is fairly small.
There is ample evidence for the whole quadriceps muscle to be engaged in very intense knee extensor exercise (11, 15, 18). However, at submaximal efforts the recruitment pattern has been less clear. Electromyography tracings from the various portions of the quadriceps muscle suggest a gradual and equal involvement. Ray and Dudley's (15) recent findings using T2-weighted MRI scans support this notion but more importantly add a value for the muscle mass being recruited at different intensities. On the basis of their findings, with a muscle volume "engagement" of ∼16% at rest, ∼54% at 20 W, and ∼94% at 40 W, and assuming ∼100% at peak effort, a linear relationship can be expressed as the recruited muscle volume (%) = 25.187 + 1.285 ⋅ load (W). Interpolation gives the notion that in the present study ∼64% of the muscle volume could have been engaged at 30 W, rendering values for muscle perfusion and oxygen uptake of ∼235 ± 24 (range 154–383) and 28 ± 2.3 (range 21–41) ml ⋅ min−l ⋅ 100 g−l, respectively, on the basis of blood flow and oxygen uptake in the present study (Fig.3). This can be compared with ∼151 ± 15 (range 99–245) and 18 ± 1.4 (range 14–26) ml ⋅ min−l ⋅ 100 g−l, respectively, values that are found if, as in the past (2), blood flow and oxygen uptake in the present study are related to the whole quadriceps muscle mass. Thus, as pointed out by Ray and Dudley, peak muscle perfusion may be achieved in certain regions at already submaximal intensities. However, muscle oxygen uptake appears to be further elevated at peak effort, possibly due to a larger oxygen extraction (Fig. 3). A tentative explanation for higher oxygen uptake per unit of muscle at increasing work intensities despite recruitment of more muscle to perform the work could be that first the frequency of activation is increased and then energy turnover.
In conclusion, anthropometric overestimates of muscle volume in the past have markedly underestimated peak muscle perfusion and oxygen uptake. Thus peak perfusion and oxygen uptake in human skeletal muscle may be up to ∼30% higher than previous estimates on the basis of blood flow measurements with techniques equivalent to themodilution (2, 16, 19-22, 26), making values obtained by133Xe clearance and plethysmography even less believable. Moreover, to obtain an estimate of muscle mass recruited when muscle perfusion and muscle oxygen uptake are estimated at intensities lower than at peak effort, T2-weighted MRI is a necessity, in addition to either CT or MRI muscle volume determinations.
The present work was supported by a grant from the Danish National Research Foundation (504–14).
Address for reprint requests and other correspondence: G. Rådegran, Copenhagen Muscle Research Centre, Rigshospitalet, Section 7652, Blegdamsvej 9, DK-2100 Copenhagen 0, Denmark (E-mail:goran{at}rh.dk).
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Greenback teens hold 'blackout' against bullying
What began as a class project for two Greenback High School juniors, ended with a school-wide discussion about how students treat one another.
As part of the project, Madi Spencer designed a survey administered to Greenback middle and high school students.
More than 60% reported they felt bullied in school.
For Madi the desire to talk about the problem started with a personal experience.
She's a teen mom. The high school junior had a daughter 10 months ago.
"After, I started getting text messages," says Spencer. She says other girls would harass her and call her names. "I felt horrible. I just didn't want to come to school."
Devin Plemons helped organize Friday's events. The girls kicked the day off with a school assembly featuring guests speakers on the effects of bullying before breaking off in to school groups led by mental health professionals.
Later, students were offered pledges to sign, promising to help end bullying.
Students were asked to attend that evening's basketball games dressed in black, one of their school's colors, to help build awareness about bullying at school.
"I know it won't stop bulling," says Spencer. "There will always be bullying. But I'm hoping there will be less."
"It taught me to be a better person. Whenever I see someone being bullied that I can help them," says Plemons.
The girls will put together a portfolio summarizing their efforts and present it at the regional Health Occupations Students of America competition in Roane County on February 1st.


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A "Signs You're Getting Older" List That is Actually Worth Reading
The internet is full of lists, and why not? They're easy to read… they don't take any time commitment to gloss over, and people like them. I've found many lists on the web or social media like "You know you're a 70's baby when…", "You grew up in the 90's if…" etc. Most of them are pretty pointless and stupid. However, today I found a list on Buzzfeed that described me perfectly. "30 Signs You're Almost 30."
You can see the whole list on Buzzfeed but here are a few of my favorites, and I'm glad to know I'm not alone in these things:
– You've lost the enzyme that helps you digest Taco Bell. how true… oh how true…
-You've gone to a bar and left because it's too loud. Now I hate loud bars.
– Instead of pictures of friends partying on facebook, it's all about baby pictures.
-You've experienced the dreaded two day hangover.
-Instead of having 2 drinks at 4 different bars, you have 2 drinks at one bar and go home. If you can even go out to a bar…


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They ask you to come to the interview dressed in a suit and tie.
( so you look like a paying customer to their neighbors )
You go, big smile, impressed, and wait, and wait, and fill out test questions.
Thats how the pretty secretary puts in her 40 hour work week.
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If you are at the SilverCup warehouse, I was there.
About 2 years ago.
Some one else came for an interview.
We both filled out questionaires, and 2 employees were arguing.
The 2 employees almost had a fist fight.
I have been on too many interviews where the office personel get paid to
interview potential employees.
The job was 'freelance' maybe.
I dont want to sit around spending time and money of my own,
so you can make money interviewing me.
I am very realistic.
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I have more important things to do.
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Cutting the barrel back to 16 1/4 shouldn't pose any problems as you will still be ahead of the gas port and the pressure drop from 4 inches of barrel isn't enough to matter. If you plan on creating an SBR that is a whole different matter. I chopped 2 inches off a 20 inch barrel on my last build and and it has not been an issue at all.


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In a couple of weeks I will be traveling to Lyon and will try to fit in a day for wine touring. I was thinking of going a bit south to Vienne and driving around Côte-Rôtie (Ampuis and Verenay), but I am afraid there might be a bit of wine sticker shock in that area. If that doesn't work out, maybe I will go north to Beaujolais.
If anyone has a recommendations for reasonable and good wineries to visit or if there are some good wine shops or tasting rooms near to Lyon, I would love to get some recommendations.


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Just been awoken by the police to inform me a neighbour has reported someone breaking into my shed. 2 bikes taken. Details are below if, in the unlikely event, anyone comes across these bikes. Enduro in particular is a wrench as I built it up from stock into a top-notch custom build. Quite a few distinctive bits on there, so some wee scrote will be touting it around Cash Convertors tomorrow without a clue no doubt. It's going to be an almighty pain to try and sort out a replacement for...
2010 Specialized Enduro - large frame in black
Pushed Fox RP23
Black Lyrik fork
Stans ZTR Flow rims with black Chris King hubs 32 hole
Red ANswer Pro-Taper 780mm wide bars
Formula R1/RX mix brakes
Shimano XTR right hand shifter 1x10
Shimano XT cranks with 34tooth Hope chainring and XT trail pedals
Shimano XTR shadow+ 10sp rear derailleur
Rockshox Reverb seatpost
2010 Kona Band Wagon singlespeed road bike.
54cm frame Light Blue with bright orange rims...
Anyway if you hear of either of these up for sale, my email's in my profile. Not hopeful but thought I would alert any local STWers, police say there's been a bit of a spate in the last wee while..the wanks removed the window from the shed and lifted bikes out through the gap...Thanks


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Sound off for Wednesday, June 19, 2013
On Father's Day feature: What a wonderful story on Sunday's front page with the doctors and their daughters. Dr. Ed Miller delivered my two children, Dr. Mark Goelzer was the pediatrician and Dr. Kristen Goelzer was my mother-in-law's doctor. It was nice to wake up to such a heartwarming story on Father's Day. Thank you.
On columnist Pitts: Amen to Leonard Pitts decrying the surrendering of our liberties (Page 8A, Thursday). As a veteran, I'm appalled at how the Patriot Act has destroyed many of the freedoms our soldiers gave their lives to preserve. The great patriot Benjamin Franklin said, "Those who surrender freedom for security will not have, nor do they deserve, either one."
-- Hey Gazette, how much longer are we going to put up with Pitts? He is nothing as far as a journalist goes. He doesn't make sense.
On Rock River: I'm sitting here enjoying the river, and I would like to know if there is a "no wake" on the Rock River why the Rock Aqua Jays have the right to barrel up and down this river. This is disgusting.
On teacher Maria Caya: This concerns the teacher accused of intoxication on the field trip. I have to ask a simple question: I wonder if she drove to work that morning.
-- The investigation should be handled independently if her husband is an attorney for the school system. I can't believe that if she worked at Washington School for 14 years someone didn't observe her previously. Maybe they were afraid to speak up knowing her husband was an attorney. It will probably be swept under the rug due to union rights.
-- It's ridiculous that they're looking the other way. This lady apparently has a drinking problem and, sad to say, works with the disability kids, who might not even realize it. Anybody else would have been fired from their job. And people can't figure out why people are upset at teachers in Janesville? Well, this is why.
-- Maybe no crime was committed in her eyes, but I honestly believe that she was endangering the lives of the children when she was entrusted with their care. I'm happy nothing tragic happened, but something might have had she not been caught. She should lose her teaching license and be in jail.
On debris on roads: Enough about people mowing grass into the curbs and gutters; we got the point. How about farmers with their tractors and wagons leaving dirt and manure all over county highways, and these vehicles are not even licensed to be on highways. Can we do something about that?
On roundabouts: I see they started working on the roundabouts on Racine Street. I wish they would have taken care of this when the construction was done for St. Mary's two years ago. Seems like we're wasting money for something that really isn't that important when there's a lot more street work that could be done in our area.
On voucher schools: Regarding comments by Janesville School Board member Karl Dommershausen (Page 8A, Saturday), I suggest that he review state statute 119.23 for information regarding charter schools because they require accreditation, financial audit, assessment reporting to the DPI and teacher credential review.
On city budgets: I believe council members are good people, but some don't have expertise in that area. The city has regular employees that we pay to do accounting, budgets, etc. I just do not believe that having the council that deeply involved in the process is a good idea as they come and go, and then you have to start all over again.
On abortion bill: I'm simply amazed at the June 13 Gazette. A terrible thing happened in Madison. It's just hoodlum force, power politics instead of democracy and you guys bury it in the newspaper (Page 5A), and it's a major story on primetime news. Your bias is really showing.
On Tub Run: I'm a member of the local HOG chapter and a road guard. I want to thank the Rock and Green county sheriff's offices and town of Albany. They were fabulous. The run worked out great. People I stopped got out of their cars, and none was mad. We were making money for muscular dystrophy, so it was a fabulous day. Thanks to everybody who helped.
On flag thief: To whoever stole the flag and pole from the veterans clinic on Morse Street, shame on you. The men and women who use this facility fought for this flag, and they should be able to view this flag every time they visit this facility.
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JPMorgan Chase settlement eliminated future assessments, but NCUA won't reveal how much it paid in lawyer's fees.
In a sweeping order that delays proceedings on eight pending NCUA lawsuits against Wall Street banks over mortgage backed securities sold to failed corporate credit unions, U.S. District Judge John W. Lungstrum said April 29 that he will wait for the result of a related appeals court ruling, citing concerns...
Kansas City judge says he'll wait for appeals court decision on bid to dismiss claims over failed securities.
NAFCU president says he's disconcerted that $40 million of $170 million recovered from investment banks went to lawyers.
Rep. Darrel Issa (R-Calif.) asks if executive order violated. NCUA pays lawyers more than $40 million of $170 million in Wall Street settlements.


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The history of the gender and sexual orientation equality movement in the world can be traced through its acronym, which has evolved over time.
Originally there was just gay, but then lesbians wanted to be separated from gay, and LG was formed. Fortunately, just before the electronics giant took them to court over trademark infringement, bisexual people wanted in on the act, and it became LGB.
This movement served pretty well for about a decade, and became embedded in people's minds as a sexual orientation movement. Rather than start from scratch, transgender people tagged themselves onto the end of the acronym, and it became LGBT. The inclusion of transgender meant it now became a movement for the equality of sexual orientation and gender, instead of just sexual orientation.
This meant that the intersex population of the world suddenly felt excluded, so they had themselves tagged in the increasingly hard to say acronym, and it became LGBIT. This was slightly easier to say, and became even easier when androgynous people insisted that they were not left out, and slotted in between lesbians and gay for it to become LAGBIT.
All was well and good until those that didn't really know what they were, and were questioning their orientation and gender. The LAGBIT movement tagged their group on the end for ease of saying the name of the movement, and they became LAGBITQ.
All was fine and dandy until straight people said "hey, what about us? Surely we deserve to be in there too. And as there's more of us, we want to be at the front."
Thus SLAGBITQ came into being.
It was realised at this point that the acronym had become more cumbersome than ever before, and ever so slightly insulting, so a big meeting was held in the early hours of this morning at the SLAGBITQ's headquarters at the Slug And Lettuce in Altrincham, UK, to rename the movement to "Humanity".
From now on, the former SLAGBITQ movement want ever human on the planet to be treated equally and thought of as human.


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AEROSPACE company Boeing has named one of its top officials, Maureen Dougherty, as the new president of Boeing Australia and the South Pacific.
Ms Dougherty will succeed Ian Thomas who took up the job in 2009 and now goes to Beijing as president of Boeing China.
President of Boeing International Shep Hill said Australia, where the company employs 3400 people, was one of Boeing's key markets and home to its largest operational footprint outside the United States.
"Maureen's appointment continues our enduring partnership with Australia. She knows Australia well from her time leading the Wedgetail airborne early warning and control program, now in service with the Royal Australian Air Force," he said in a statement.
Ms Dougherty, who holds a master's degree in engineering, has been involved in a number of Boeing's major programs including the KC-46A tanker program for the US Air Force, Wedgetail and the F-22 Raptor fighter program.
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Wearing My Pain on My Sleeve
I've discovered a very powerful thing over the last few months: pain looks different on everyone. Sometimes it's a private brooch we wear constantly and stroke whenever we need to remind ourselves of the pain, by cutting our fingers along the sharp edges. At times, it is a slick trench[Read more]


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25 Ways for Young Actors to Take Control of Their Careers
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Possible "After Effects" and "After Treatment"
If you have never received a massage before or if it has been more
than a month since your last massage, you could experience "after effects" of the massage. These "after effects"
are perfectly normal and should only last 12-18 hours. You might call this a healing crisis. The healing crises
is the result of massage making all body systems function more efficiently, speeding up waste removal and the elimination
of toxins. Massage can also help rid an individual of negative deep-held emotions.With regular treatments and
as the body starts to heal and rebalance, these symptoms will subside.Some of the typical contra-actions or "after
effects" could include the following:
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