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by Jim Woods | February 18, 2014 3:12 pm
Over the weekend while looking ahead to Tesla Motors' (TSLA[1]) upcoming earnings report, I read news reports[2] that CEO Elon Musk had met with Apple's (AAPL[3]) head of mergers and acquisitions. The revelation of this meeting caused some to speculate that TSLA stock was being eyed by Apple for a potential merger.
My first thought, however, was something like, "So, Elon Musk is about to buy Apple."
I jest, of course, because despite the genius of Musk and all his success, he's in no position to acquire the mammoth AAPL.
Yet when it comes to TSLA and Elon Musk, the impossible really isn't.
Just take a look at how he's nearly single-handedly changing the automotive industry with his luxury all-electric vehicles, particularly the Tesla Model S sedan. Musk also is changing space exploration with his privately held firm SpaceX, and the for-profit Falcon 9 commercial rocket ship. Conventional wisdom says the auto and space industries aren't supposed to be shaken up by a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, but Elon Musk isn't on the list to receive conventional wisdom memos.
In terms of an investment, well, TSLA stock is just about as good as it gets. Shares currently trade near their all-time highs, and over the past 12 months the stock is up nearly 450%. Yes, you read that correctly. Incredibly, TSLA stock is up more than 950% over the past five years, making it one of the greatest success stories in recent stock market history.
Of course, no party lasts forever, even if that party's hosted by Elon Musk.
On Wednesday, Tesla earnings for Q4 will be announced, and the data we get in a few key metrics will likely tell us if TSLA stock party is winding down, or if things are just starting to gear up for Tesla.
Here are two things that I, and other TSLA stock bulls, want to see from Musk and company on Wednesday.
Despite chatter about revenue and EPS already being priced into TSLA stock, the company still has to beat on both the top and bottom lines, and it has to do so in strong fashion. Wall Street is used to seeing Musk & Co. best expectations, so any hint of a Tesla earnings or revenue number that's below consensus estimates will put a huge damper on shares.
According to analysts polled by Thomson Reuters, Tesla earnings for Q4 are expected to race in at $27.8 million, or 19 cents per share, on revenue of $663.3 million. This metric could be a bit tricky to assess if you look at the numbers expected when you exclude one-time charges, so keep that in mind when you're judging the numbers Wednesday.
Now admittedly, the importance of the Q4 numbers has been blunted a bit here because of Tesla's announcement last week that it had delivered 6,900 Model S units in the quarter, well above the company's guidance for fewer than 6,000 vehicles. Still, the top and bottom lines need to come in strong, and without that there won't be much merriment in TSLA stock.
By far the biggest key to keeping the music playing at the TSLA stock party is the guidance the company is going to provide for 2014. Wall Street wants to hear directly from Musk and the rest of management about how many cars it thinks it can deliver in 2014.
According to the buzz among auto industry and investment experts I've spoken with, the number everyone wants to see is somewhere near 40,000. That number certainly would please the bulls, as it would represent a huge increase over the 25,000 units delivered last year. If, however, Tesla is conservative with its guidance on the number of units it can sell (say in the 30,000 range), then we could see the shares come under heavy selling pressure.
Another important guidance metric to look for is gross margin. In other words, how much money is Tesla making on each unit sold? This number often is clouded by the inclusion of the revenue Tesla makes from selling California's ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) credits, and to be certain this does have an impact. Until there's some change in the current status of these credits, one has to include the revenue of ZEVs when considering Tesla earnings.
In recent years, TSLA has increased gross margins substantially, from 7.3% in 2012 to nearly 24% in Q3 2013. During Tesla's Q3 conference call, Musk said that was "pretty confident" that the company would reach gross margins of 25% in Q4, and that's without including revenue from ZEVs. If the gross margin figure can hit Musk's prediction, then I think we're looking at a huge boom higher in TSLA stock from here.
Of course, the flip side to the gross margin coin is that if the numbers disappoint, TSLA stock could be subject to a wave of profit taking from momentum traders already sitting on massive gains.
If you're a TSLA stock holder, and if you're bullish on the company like I am, then Wednesday is a day to look forward to. That's because when it comes to these two aforementioned key metrics to watch, I think you'll be very pleased.
However, if the data changes and if Tesla earnings fail to impress, it never hurts to be nimble and to act in defense of your own money by protecting gains.
As of this writing, Jim Woods was long TSLA.
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Robots May Help Patients Recover From Stroke
Study Shows Robotic Therapy May Have Advantages Over Treatment by Human Physical Therapists
By Charlene Laino
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Feb. 11, 2011 (Los Angeles) -- Robot-assisted therapy can help improve arm and shoulder mobility in people left paralyzed after a stroke.
In a study of 56 stroke survivors with paralysis on one side of the body, those who underwent robotic therapy improved more on a test of arm and shoulder motor function than those who received more standard rehab.
"We hypothesize that robots, [unlike human physical therapists], can help people to carry out repetitive exercises with the same movements every time, thereby re-educating the brain," says Kayoko Takahashi, ScD, clinician and research associate in the department of occupational therapy in Kitasato University East Hospital in Kanagawa, Japan.
The study was presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2011.
Robots vs. Therapists
The study involved people who had suffered a stroke in the previous four to eight weeks. All received 40 minutes of standard rehabilitation therapy daily from an occupational therapist.
Thirty-two patients also received robotic therapy using the Reo Therapy System in 40-minute sessions every day for six weeks. The patient's forearm is placed on a platform sticking out from the robot and a stick is used to repeatedly guide the forearm in various pre-programmed directions.
The other participants spent the same amount of time working through a standard self-training exercise program designed to teach stroke survivors how to change their clothes and perform other daily activities.
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Here are the results from the training sessions, as measured on the 36-point Fugl-Meyer shoulder/elbow/forearm scale. Higher numbers reflect better motor function:
The Israeli-based company that makes the system could not be reached for comment on its cost. But Robert J. Adams, MD, director of the Medical University of South Carolina Stroke Center in Charleston, tells WebMD that if robot-assisted therapy can replace standard rehab, he "envisions that it could end up being cost-effective. One-on-one rehab with an occupational therapist is inefficient and not well paid for."
However, this study shows only that it is useful in conjunction with standard rehab, not in place of it.
Many questions remain, Adams says. "For example, why do it four to eight weeks after the stroke? Why in 40-minute sessions? And how long does the effect last? These are all things we don't know."
The study was in funded in part by Teijin Pharma Limited, which makes the robotic system in Japan.
These findings were presented at a medical conference. They should be considered preliminary as they have not yet undergone the "peer review" process, in which outside experts scrutinize the data prior to publication in a medical journal.
SOURCES: American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference 2011, Los Angeles, Feb. 7-11, 2011.Kayoko Takahashi, ScD, clinician and research associate, department of occupational therapy, Kitasato University East Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan.Robert J. Adams, MD, director, Medical University of South Carolina Stroke Center, Charleston.
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RTE star Pat Kenny ran at his neighbour "with his fists raised" as their dispute over ownership of a strip of land next to their homes intensified, the High Court was told yesterday.
The dispute erupted into physical confrontation shortly after the broadcaster voiced fears that there might be attempts to develop properties in what he called "our enclave" in Dalkey, south Co Dublin, it was claimed.
Retired solicitor Gerard Charlton (73), who says he is the owner of a 0.2 acre strip of land at the centre of the dispute, said Mr Kenny jostled and barred him from entering the property before running up some steps to bar Mr Charlton "with his fists raised" from entering the property.
'Late Late Show' host Kenny, meanwhile, claimed he was assaulted when the gate to the property was banged shut on his (Kenny's) hand after Mr Charlton gained access to the land.
The court also heard accusations yesteday that Mr Kenny (60) had made a number of 'outrageous' remarks during the confrontation.
The claims came in the opening address on the first day of the hearing of the dispute which is expected to last four weeks.
Mr Charlton and his wife Maeve claim they own the property, valued on the market at between €1m and €2m -- and more if acquired by Mr Kenny, whose home runs the length of the site.
Mr Kenny and his wife Kathy, who were in court yesterday, have counter-claimed and say they are the owners by virtue of adverse possession -- or squatters' rights -- which they obtained between the period 1991 and 2003. They claim it is part of their garden, which is denied by the Charltons.
The court heard yesterday that the Charltons will say Mr Kenny repeatedly asked them over the years to sell Gorse Hill to him, to such an extent that it became "a bit of a joke".
Opening the case yesterday, Eoghan Fitzsimons, for the Charltons, said the court would hear evidence that the Charltons bought their home, Maple Tree House, in 1971 and as part of that purchase acquired Gorse Hill.
The Kennys bought an adjoining property called the Anchorage in 1988 and later built a new house (also called Anchorage) on part of the site.
Mr Fitzsimons told the court the Kennys and the Charltons became very good neighbours getting on "like a house on fire".
The Kenny and Charlton children also got on well together.
Mr Fitzsimons said the events which led up to the dispute began in February 2006 when Mr Kenny and Mr Charlton had a discussion about a bulge which had appeared in the wall between Gorse Hill and the Kenny property. Mr Charlton offered to get his gardener to take a look at it and to pay half the repair costs.
Mr Kenny had previously installed an electronic pedestrian gate to control access to Gorse Hill and Mr Charlton asked for the code but was never given it and his (Charlton's) apprehensions began to grow, Mr Fitzsimons said.
Around this time, one of the other properties adjoining Gorse Hill, called 'Yonder', was due to go on the market and Mr Kenny expressed concerns to Mr Charlton that it might be bought by a developer.
Three weeks later, in July 2006, still not having got the code, Mr Charlton wrote out a letter in which he asked for the code number again. When he arrived at the Kennys to deliver it, the couple were there and a discussion took place in which Mr Kenny asked what was Charlton's "agenda" in relation to Gorse Hill.
Mr Charlton handed the letter to Mr Kenny and then decided to leave.
Outside, they continued talking and Mr Charlton made his way towards the steps up to Gorse Hill -- at which point, the court would be told, Mr Kenny jostled Mr Charlton.
The court would hear Mr Kenny ran up the steps to bar Mr Charlton "with his fists raised" telling him he was not going in. Mr Charlton got through the gate anyway and Mrs Kenny bolted the gate while Mr Kenny said he was calling the gardai. There would be an allegation Mr Charlton had closed the gate on Mr Kenny's hand.
It was during this confrontation that certain "outrageous comments" were made by Mr Kenny, Mr Fitzsimons said.
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On this day in 1831, Nikoli Gogol, 22 years old, went down to the printer to see the production of his early work, Evenings on a Farm. He found the typesetters sitting and laughing at his jokes, and he knew then that he was going to be a success.
On this day in 1858, the historic Lincoln-Douglas debates began in Illinois. The first one--in Ottawa, Illinois--drew 12,000 listeners. This was in the days when Senators were elected not by popular vote, but by a joint ballot of the legislature--and the Illinois legislature, in 1856, was dominated by Democrats. Douglas went on to win that fall's election to the Senate, but the debates gave Lincoln national exposure and led to his nomination for President by the new Republican Party two years later.
It's the birthday of illustrator Aubrey Beardsley, born in Brighton, England (1872). He was famous as a member of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, and also as the creator of erotic drawings.
It's the birthday of jazz great Count (William) Basie, born in Red Bank, New Jersey (1904). He went west to Kansas City where he made his reputation and also picked up his nickname.
It's the birthday of novelist Robert Stone, born in Brooklyn (1937). His mother was schizophrenic; his father abandoned the family when Stone was a baby. After spending time in an orphanage, the boy bounced from one Catholic school to another, dropping out before graduation to enlist in the peacetime Navy (1955-58). After studying for two years at N.Y.U., he went to New Orleans and hung out with Leroi Jones and Gregory Corso and read his poetry to jazz accompaniment in the French Quarter. Then it was off to California, where he became one of Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters, riding their bus on its 1964 cross-country jaunt. Stone's second novel, Dog Soldiers (1974), was the one that made his reputation. His other books include Children of Light (1986) and Outerbridge Reach (1992).
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ISA supports vaccinationApril 2009
An unusual ethical investment vehicle to support vaccination programmes worldwide has been set up by HSBC.
The bank's new ethical individual savings account (ISA) aims to raise £50million ($73m) from retail investors for immunizing children against five life-threatening diseases. HSBC says every £1000 invested should protect 130 children. The account, started last month, will be available to the retail market until 24 April.
The Vaccine Investment ISA is the first of its kind in Britain and follows recent regulation changes allowing institutions that receive contributions for international humanitarian development projects to issue bonds and other securities held within an ISA.
The new ISA, which is intended to provide a fixed return of 16.2 per cent over five years, has been developed with two non-governmental organizations – the International Finance Facility for Immunization and the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization – plus the World Bank.
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The image of cars in a showroom
Small cars continue to siphon off features that used to be the playground of the rich: acoustic windshields, LED lights, hill start assist, voice command capability — these treats await those shopping in the small car segment. Competition in this class is a windfall for the consumer who can compare standard features, options, mileage figures and price to find a small car that delivers a big bang.
Best Small Car under $21,000:
Mazda3 Skyactiv Sedan
Price (base/as tested): $15,995/$20,895
Along with the gadgets and gizmos, you must consider how the car drives, and that's why I rate the Mazda3 Skyactiv Sedan as my No.1 pick in this class. It was also voted best Small Car under $21,000 by fellow automotive journalists at TestFest.
It works like a well-rehearsed orchestra. The six-speed automatic avoids the harshness of some of the others in the category, and within the first few minutes of driving you think, "This is a solid car." The engine is responsive, steering feel is balanced and handling is composed on varied terrain. The cabin of the Mazda3 is quiet both in sound and in looks: it's almost Zen-like. There aren't too many buttons, and big knobs do the work of audio and climate control. The new Skyactiv technology of engine, transmission and chassis tweaking helps fuel economy with a promise of 6.1 L/100 km in combined driving.
Kia Rio LX+
Price (base/as tested): $13,895/$16,695
The Kia Rio LX+ was nipping at the Mazda3 in my ratings, largely because it's good looking outside and in, and bulked up with extras like keyless entry, voice command audio, and eco driving mode. It's also $4,200 cheaper. But it feels less nailed down than the Mazda, the cabin is noisier, and the engine louder under acceleration. It's still a compelling choice for the price, though.
Dodge Dart
Price (base/as tested): $17,995/$20,895
The performance of the Mazda3 and spunkiness of the Kia Rio took the starch out of the Dart. The Dodge has decent styling, a quiet cabin, roomy backseat, but it doesn't like to be rushed. Though it has more horsepower (160 hp) than any other car in the group, it also has to hustle 1,471 kg, tops in this class.
Nissan Sentra
Price (base/as tested): $14,848/$20,083
The Nissan Sentra has gone to glamour school, and shed its middle-aged profile for something from this century. It's improved, but the bulky back end evokes a Victorian bustle. It just doesn't stand out in this group, and the CVT while quiet, is unsatisfying, like awarding a point for a missed field goal. It's bigger and lighter and conservative as a vanilla wafer.
Chevrolet Spark
Price (base/as tested): $13,495/$17,945
The Chevy Spark is a sort of urban ox cart: basic transport. Four speeds, 84 horsepower, roomy and rustic. It has some crude controls such as seat adjustments, and some techy ones like the MyLink infotainment interface. It's aimed at kids and it may excite the ones who have no interest in driving, with its youthful vibe and city driving chops. It's got impressive cargo room for Kijiji finds, but it seems outclassed here at the price.
Toyota Prius c
Price (base/as tested): $20,950/$20,950
It's a cute thing, the Prius c gas-electric hybrid, with a proper hatch profile, and some cosmic colours like Moonglow. I admire the projected fuel consumption of 3.7 L/100 km in combined driving, but I don't find the driving that much fun. The steering feels disembodied, and there's a lot of graphic on-screen drama about how to drive the car to harness its electric potential. The interior has glum-looking plastics and a dash that looks like a credenza. Still trying to hard to be different.
Overall the 2013 models are a soup-to-nuts bunch, with cars for the frugal or thrill seeking.


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Ventura OK with Fukudome's production
Ventura OK with Fukudome's production
CLEVELAND -- Outfielder Kosuke Fukudome is hitting .182, but White Sox skipper Robin Ventura isn't concerned.
"At-bat wise, he looks fine," Ventura said. "Numbers don't always show how a guy is hitting. He's lined out a lot."
In 33 at-bats, Fukudome, who started both ends of Monday's doubleheader and went 1-for-5, has just five singles and a double. He has, however, drawn seven walks, making for a respectable .310 on-base percentage. Those numbers satisfy Ventura, considering the challenges Fukudome has faced in being relegated to a part-time role this season.
"He's a professional. He gets it," Ventura said. "In the role he's asked to play, he understands it."


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I find it alarming how ignorant people are when they think you need AWD and a turbo to do anything in a performance car. In Alaska I agree but in other parts of the world that application doesnt hold nearly as much of a benefit as you would think.
Just remember rear wheel drive dominates in the performance world in everything except rally cross.
The first 1 million dollar car was a mid engine rear wheel drive naturally aspirated Mclaren F1 and set the land speed record for fastest street legal vehicle at over 240 MPH and has a huge racing legacy. The first car to beat the speed record over 10 years later was the bugatti veyron which gets its face kicked in by cars with 2/3rds of the power on a race track.
AWD only matters where it is a niche in the racing world when it comes to the top cars in the industry.
Forced induction is never necessary unless you are trying to meet certain weight parameters and even then its debatable and nobody in their right mind would prefer turbo lag over an equally powerful naturally aspirated power plant if you can build the cars around the same or similar parameters when it comes to weight, handling, power and dimensions.
The BRZ is much lighter and does not need the same kind of power as a WRX/STI to do what its intended purpose is. Guaranteed a BRZ will smoke you in autox and you will think differently after. If you haven't driven a light weight RWD naturally aspirated car in your life time then I suggest you try it out someday. Easy example regardless of how pathetic they look is picking up a RX-7, Miata, MR2/MRS or S2K.
I now welcome the BRZ/FR-S to the wonderful list of Japanese RWD sports cars that many enthusiasts will appreciate.
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Pickled Cucumber
This pickled cucumber recipe is great for serving alongside burgers or in a roast beef sandwich. "
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How to make Pickled Cucumber
1. Layer the solid ingredients in a jar (roughly 4/5 full), press down firmly and weight it down (e.g. with a clean, sterilised stone).
2. Combine the water, sea salt and Molkosan®, and pour over the cucumbers. The surface of the brine should stand a good 2 cm above the cucumbers.
3. Cover with a piece of cheesecloth or a loosely fitting lid, making sure that the carbon dioxide produced during the fermentation process can be released.
4. Leave to stand in a warm place for 5 to 7 days. Then move to a cool, dark place (around 16 °C) to ferment further. When bubbles have stopped forming, seal the jars and keep them in a cool place. Pickled vegetables last roughly 6 months.
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Alonso: We can only focus on ourselves
21 November 2012 – Fernando Alonso stresses that he can only affect what happens to him and Ferrari in this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix, with fate then deciding whether he or Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel wins a third world title. Regardless of Alonso's result, he will miss out at Interlagos if his opponent finishes in any of the top four positions.
"We know it will be difficult for us, but we are confident," Alonso said in New York City, where he stopped en route to Brazil from Texas and took up the honour of ringing the famous bell to end Tuesday's day of trading on Wall Street.
"However, I think we can sleep more easily than our rivals: we have a lot to gain and little to lose and for them it's the opposite. In 2010 the situation was reversed, so I hope that once again the outcome goes in favour of the one who is behind at the moment."
Both of Alonso's previous two title wins, for Renault in 2005 and 2006, came at the Interlagos circuit which in the past has also opened the Formula 1 season.


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SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – A business group is launching a pilot program Thursday that will test the waters on a bicycle rental service within Sacramento.
The Midtown Business Association is privately funding two self-serve kiosks that will give residents a chance to use a bicycle for brief trips instead of cars.
One kiosk is located near the intersection of 16th Street and I Street, and the second kiosk is located at 28th Street and J Street.
Users will need to swipe their credit cards, but the first half hour of using the bike will be free, with a charge of $2 for each additional half-hour. The bikes have to be returned to the same kiosk.
The service provides a lock, but riders will need their own helmet.
"It's a small investment in Sacramento," said Adrian Moore, owner of Ikon Cycle. "I live here, shop here; it's a good investment to give back to the city I like."
Moore said he invested $4,000 into the program, paying for a dozen bikes out of his own pocket.
"All of the more cosmopolitan cities in Europe have bike share programs," he said. "No reason we shouldn't be investing in small infrastructure improvements like this."
A program in Washington D.C. has grown to about 100 kiosks, and the system allows users to return the bikes to any kiosk.
The pilot program in Sacramento will run for 6 months, giving businesses a chance to see if the idea will catch on.


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ALAMO — Area residents on the hunt for fresh produce will have one more local option starting in July, with the formation of a new Sunday farmers market in Alamo Square.
The Contra Costa County Zoning Administrator on Monday approved plans for a weekly farmers market in Alamo, to be held every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot adjacent to the Bank of America along Danville Boulevard and Stone Valley Road. Opening day (with a ribbon-cutting ceremony) has been set for July 27.
"At the end of the day, I'm just excited about the idea of having this farmers market in town, and I think it's going to be a boon and a benefit for everybody," said Bill Harlow of All Bay Farmers Market Association, which is working with Colliers International, the company that oversees Alamo Square and applied for the market. "And it will serve as a source of pride for the town of Alamo."
For the plans to be approved, the applicants had to agree to a list of conditions, including doing garbage cleanup from the market and using space efficiently enough to not adversely affect parking availability. Alcohol sales will not be permitted.
County staff reviewed the project and concluded that it was consistent with Alamo's general plan and that it would "serve to promote health and general wellness within the local community," according to a county staff report.
County Principal Planner Telma Moreira, who served as the zoning administrator for the meeting, also set limits for how long vendors' stands could be up each market day; vendors will be allowed to show up starting at 7:30 a.m. and must be gone by 2 p.m. Harlow asked for a 7 a.m. start time and said a two-hour setup is typical. But Moreira said it was important to set up a later time out of respect for area residents, and Harlow agreed to the limit.
Aside from the applicants and county staff, almost no one attended Tuesday's meeting. No members of the public other than Harlow commented on the proposal.
After the opening date of July 27, the market will run through November. Beginning in 2015, it will run weekly for about half the year, from May through November.


text: For the fourth year in a row, Frost & Sullivan has selected Emerson Process Management, St. Louis, as company of the year for industrial automation and process control. The award recognizes Emerson for continuously providing services and innovations that help its customers worldwide drive their performance to new heights in an increasingly challenging marketplace. Frost & Sullivan presents the award annually after conducting interviews with all market participants, customers, and suppliers, and after performing extensive secondary and technology research. Criteria including the number of new customers, new segments, commitment to business expansion, and market growth are also considered. The recipient is chosen for exhibiting exceptional customer service, management, and growth as well as for having positive social and economic impact on local and national communities and customers.


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A THUG blinded a man in one eye after unleashing an unprovoked attack on him at a bus stop, a court heard.
Adam Whitehead, who has a long record for violence, was jailed for three-and-a-half years at Bolton Crown Court on Friday.
The court heard how Whitehead was talking on his mobile phone while walking his dog along Bury New Road, Whitefield, when he spotted 54-year-old Christopher Riley waiting at a bus stop.
David Toal, prosecuting, said there was previous bad feeling between the two men, with 23-year-old Whitehead having previously threatened Mr Riley.
And when he saw Mr Riley he ended his phone call, telling the listener: "Just a minute, there's some bloke here I have to sort out."
Whitehead punched his victim twice and he fell to the floor, fearing he was bleeding because his face was wet.
However, the blows had resulted in a deep cut to his left eyeball as well as bruised head and a lost tooth.
Doctors were unable to save the sight in his eye and Mr Toal added that Mr Riley has been in pain ever since, with his face swollen from the injury and suffering from depression.
Mr Toal said: "He feels, and these are his words, that he is like the elephant man and people are looking at him.
Mr Riley said in a statement: "It is frightening what has happened to me." Whitehead, of Dixon Green Drive, Farnworth, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm.
Ian Metcalfe, defending, described him as "an angry young man with behavioural difficulties."
Judge Davies told Whitehead that he qualified as a dangerous offender and so must spend a further 18 months on licence at the end of his sentence.
Judge Davies told Whitehead: "While you had no weapon, you dealt with the victim brutally.
"This is one of the most serious types of this offence that I have come across."


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Tomb Raider's DLC could include additional side tombs, the latest video for the game has suggested.
For a brief moment during Tomb Raider: The Final Hours Episode 5 Part 2, the camera slowly pans over a whiteboard appearing to show notes from developer Crystal Dynamics.
One note written on the bottom left of the whiteboard (pictured above) states: "AC [illegible] STATE FOR DLC SIDE TOMBS".
Take a look for yourself in the video below. The whiteboard appears at 5:33.
The note could, of course, be referring to the Challenge Tomb provided as a free pre-order bonus by participating retailers. But the fact that it's plural suggests that additional tombs could be released following the game's launch next Tuesday.
Crystal Dynamics confirmed that Tomb Raider would be receiving downloadable content during E3 last year, with the content set to release first on Xbox 360. However, the developer has yet to officially detail the content.
Square Enix declined to comment when contacted by VideoGamer.com this afternoon.
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I've built my personal philosophy on two things: the movies of James Franco and the lyrics of rapper Snoop Dogg. That's why I can't wait to learn more lessons from Snoop's upcoming fighting game.
Way of the Dogg is a rhythm-action combat title for available now for Xbox Live Arcade from publisher 505 Games. It will debut later this year on PlayStation Network and mobile platforms.
"I've always dug old-school kung fu movies," Snoop Dogg said in a statement. "Growing up in the hood, me and the homies used to hit the Palace Theater in Long Beach to watch the double-feature kung fu flicks and come out of the theater play fighting each other and making those old school sound effects. I wanted Way of the Dogg to pay tribute to that feeling and bring that same excitement, fused with my music, to the game."
In Way of the Dogg, players control America Jones, a responsible young man who loves nothing but his girl and fighting. At least that's exactly how the first gameplay trailer for Way of the Dogg puts it. The video also teaches us that everyone has a heartbeat — it's amazing. Check it out below:
Way of the Dogg has Jones training with Snoop to improve his fighting skills before going on to take out other opponents like The Man. The gameplay is similar to beloved rhythm title Elite Beat Agents. Button prompts pop up on the screen in conjunction with some of Snoop Dogg's famous beats. Tapping the buttons to the rhythm eventually leads to victory.
"Everyone knows that Snoop is down with the biggest and best video games, whether it's droppin' my hits on the soundtrack or showing the world I can go toe-to-toe with the best fighters on the street, but Way of the Dogg is the first true gamification of my music," said Snoop.
Sounds good to me. Now if only someone could gamify the acting of James Franco.


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Paging STW Dads. Bit of advice required please. My little boy is 17 months old and Mrs Bueller has decided we can resume a monthly date night now he's settling down and sleeping Ok. Mini Bueller goes to bed at 7pm and generally sleeps without issue. We have asked one of the young ladies at his nursery (who he is fond of) to babysit. She is a fully trained nursery nurse and CRB checked.
She has quoted £20 - £30 (she wasn't specific with an hourly rate) to look after him from 7.30 to 11.30, with us collecting and dropping her off (about 8 miles each way) as she doesn't drive. Is this about right? What do you pay? Knowing Mrs Bueller, we'll probably be back before 10.00 anyway!


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Minnesota governor recount could end by Dec. 14
ST. PAUL - Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie hopes to have a governor's race recount wrapped up by mid-December.
A timeline from his office shows Dec. 14 as the date the board could certify a new governor. However, the losing candidate could take the election to court, where more months could pass before a governor is named.
Democrat Mark Dayton leads Republican Tom Emmer by less than 9,000 votes, within the margin that would require a recount.
In the next couple of weeks, local election officials will check their numbers and forward their final figures to Ritchie's office. On Nov. 23, the State Canvassing Board meets in St. Paul to certify a winner, if he has a winning margin of more than 0.5 percent. If the votes fall under that margin, a recount will be ordered.
The recount would begin on Nov. 29 in locations around the state. The State Canvassing Board would meet again on Dec. 8, 9 and 10 to consider recount issues before its final Dec. 14 meeting.
The 2008 U.S. Senate recount was followed by a court case that prevented naming Al Franken as senator until June 30, 2009. If the governor recount and court case last beyond Gov. Tim Pawlenty's supposed last day in office on Jan. 3, he is required to stay in office until a new governor is named.
Republicans are looking for any voting irregularities they can find in Tuesday's election to lay the groundwork for recount and court challenges.
Don Davis reports for Forum Communications Co.


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Geronimo! Cadets enjoyed an 'exhilarating coasteering' challenge on a King Edward VI Grammar School trip to Cornwall.
Thirty three cadets and five staff from the school's CCF travelled to RAF St Mawgan, near Newquay, for a Summer camp.
The coasteering on the first day of the camp was a challenge for some, but all cadets overcame their initial trepidation and enjoyed it.
On day two there were cultural visits to Padstow, Falmouth and a must visit to Lands End.
Day three saw the cadets put through their paces with military training.
The training included fieldcraft, marksmanship and weapon training followed by the laser range and 25m range - where some cadets did exceptionally well gaining their first class and marksmanship badges.
There was a night exercise on day four of the camp at RAF Portreath.
this was fully enjoyed by all cadets joining with the local Air Training Corps Squadron.
Day five saw the drill competition at the end of the week.
this competition is always a highlight as it counts towards the inter flight competition and this camp was no different.
A CCF spokesperson said: "At the end of camp party it was great to see cadets from different schools all mixed up.
"Having made new friends during the week it was sad goodbyes on the Saturday morning as our coach departed back up to Lincolnshire.
"A great week was had by all."
If you would like to join the CCF, You must be a pupil of King Edward VI Grammar School be 14-years-old and in year 9.
RAF St Mawgan trains 5,000 personnel in survival training each year.


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Team is more important than individuals: Kumble
Bengaluru, June 29 (IANS) Newly-appointed Indian cricket team head coach Anil Kumble said on Wednesday that the team is more important than individuals.
Kumble's appointment was preceded by a lot of controversy. Former India team director Ravi Shastri — reportedly the preferred choice of national Test team skipper Virat Kohli — had accused Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) member Sourav Ganguly of disrespecting him after the ex-India captain left just before his interview for the coach's job.
But Kumble sought to dismiss speculation about any bad blood between him and Shastri.
"I was the first one to call Ravi (Shastri). It is not about Ravi or Kumble but it is about the team," Kumble told reporters here.
Talking about the forthcoming West Indies tour, he said India has a good team with the likes of Kohli, Murali Vijay, Amit Mishra and Ishant Sharma having enough experience to guide the youngsters.
Kumble's current tenure is for one year. But the former leg-spinner chose not to stress on the shortness of the duration, preferring instead to consider it as a journey.
Talking about his role as the coach, Kumble said he knows the responsibilities of being at the helm of the Indian cricket team and clarified that the on-field calls will be made by the captain.
"I am just there to help. I will only assist him and bring the experience," said Kumble, who was addressing the media for the first time after being appointed as the head coach of the Indian team.
Kumble added that he is looking for maximum outdoor net practice, which would include two practice sessions every day with the morning session starting at 9 am and the afternoon session starting at 2 pm for the preparatory camp of the travelling Indian team.
Shastri did wonderful job, coach's job not permanent: Kumble
Bengaluru, June 29 (IANS) New Indian cricket team head coach Anil Kumble has no grudge against Ravi Shastri, his main competitor for the post and both are in good terms.
Shastri was a bit bitter over the selection process and had complained that Sourav Ganguly, one of the three members of the BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee with Sachin Tendulkar and V.V.S. Laxman that picked up the new coach, was not present during the interview process.
"It is a privilege to coach the Indian side but he (Shastri) was aware that it is not a permanent position. Nobody is permanent in this role," said Kumble.
To a question about Shastri being dissatisfied, Kumble said he was the first person to call Shastri up after he was chosen as the head coach.
The legendary leg-spinner emphasised that he was also dropped from the team in the past as a player and was also not chosen for some tours.
"Ravi did a wonderful job as the Indian coach. It is not about Anil Kumble or Ravi Shastri as head coach, it is all about players, the team."
"Ravi congratulated me and said I had a fantastic young team to train," he said.
"My point of view is whether it is me or any other Indian who is following the team, we want it to do well and perform at its best. We all believe that potential is there for the Indian team to dominate in all three formats," the 45-year-old said on the occasion.
Further talking on his coaching assignment, Kumble said, "I have an opportunity to make the difference and be part of the journey where Indian cricket can rise to the level all of us expect it to. Then it will be wonderful. I am honoured to be part of this journey."


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Cornwall is a county in the extreme southwest of England. It lies to the west of Devon, with which it has its only land boundary.
Principal towns and cities in Cornwall include Cambourne, Truro, St. Ives, St.Austell, Falmouth, Looe, Penzance, Newquay and Bude.
Historically the area relied heavily on tin and lead mining as well as fishing, and smuggling and wrecking were also significant occupations.
Now, with one of the most favorable climates in Britain, the focus of industry is now firmly on tourism. Newquay is Britain's premier surfing resort. Cornwall is bounded on all sides but one by the sea, also making it a popular location for large-scale drug smuggling and atheistic surfers.
Cornwall is regarded as being one of the Celtic nations, and has its own language, Cornish, related to modern Welsh and Breton. Although the language has now died out, it survives in written form and a growing number of people are learning it as part of a wider Celtic renaissance in the county. Some Corns claim not to be English
The county has its own flag, the flag of St. Pirran, a white horizontal cross on a black background, and its own political party, Mebyon Kernow,[1] now substantially represented on several local councils, which campaigns for greater local autonomy.


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I am hovering over the "buy it now" on a set of titanium QR skewers from hong kong on Ebay.
The alternative is to get a set of deore for £5 less on CRC.
So what does the STW population think about lightweight skewers? Will they fail and leave me a bloody mess on the trail or will they be fine?
It's to go on a stumpjumper fs. I'm leaning towards the dependable shimno at the minute as I'm scared of failures.


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We Need To Build a Meth Rehab Facility in Adams County
I read with interest the story in the Quincy Herald Whig regarding Adams County Sheriff Brent Fischer's conversations with the Federal officials about possibly housing Federal prisoners temporarily in the Adams County Jail. It is a suggestion by the Sheriff to increase some revenue for the county. The proposal is being contemplated by the Adams County Board.It got me to thinking


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A touching photo that purportedly shows staff members at a Dutch Bros. Coffee shop reaching through a drive-thru window to pray with a grieving widow has gone viral over the past few days after a woman took a photo of the encounter and posted it to Facebook.
"Snapped this picture while waiting in line … Turns out the young lady in line ahead of us lost her 37-year-old husband last night," read a description by a woman named Barbara Danner. "When the DB guys & gals noticed she was falling apart, they stopped everything and prayed with her for several minutes, invited her to come back for prayer and support, as well as anything else that she might need."
She concluded the post, "Prayers for the young family, and you know where to stop for coffee!"
Snapped this picture while waiting in line at the Dutch Bros on 138th Avenue today. Turns out the young lady in line…
Posted by Barbara Danner on Saturday, March 19, 2016
As it turns out, the Oregonian spoke with Pierce Dunn, one of the Dutch Bros. workers who prayed with the woman on Saturday.
Dunn, a 19-year-old Christian, said that she was visibly upset when she came through the drive-thru, so he asked if he could pray with her.
"That moment was absolutely incredible. It was so emotional," Dunn told the outlet. "She was crying. I shed a few tears. We've cried since as well. When something that real happens, it hits close to home."
Franchise owner Jessica Chudek told the Oregonian that she was proud of her workers for coming alongside the woman in her time of need, but said that she wasn't at all surprised.
"We do these kinds of things every day," she said. "And rarely is it caught on camera."
(H/T: Huffington Post)
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It seems a flash of serendipity that the name of the President is Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III. Later, he dropped the Cojuangco name to de-emphasize his haciendero heritage and stress that he is an Aquino, after, you know, Ninoy Aquino, the martyr. So his name became President Benigno Simeon Aquino III, which pundits and columnists quickly shortened to BS Aquino III.
The letter B has become BS Aquino's karma. Nearly all his major problems start with the letter B.
Like Bagyong Yolanda the strongest typhoon in world history to make landfall and which killed 10,000 (the government claims only 6,200 casualties) in November 2013 and exposed the ineptness and incompetence of the BS Aquino administration in coping with major disasters and also exposed his total lack of empathy towards people in great suffering.
Like the Bangsamoro Basic Bill (or Law), Babala for short, which is an attempt by BS Aquino to give a huge chunk of the archipelago and the republic to Muslim separatists in the guise of regional autonomy and the pursuit of peace in the Philippine south.
The BBL will give three percent of the population, the Filipino Muslims, the right to rule and manage up to 40 percent of the Philippine archipelago as if it were their private fiefdom. Never in the history of this country has a president shown such unbridled enthusiasm in giving away national patrimony, that is huge chunks of valuable territory to a small minority of Filipinos.
Like the Battle of Mamasapano of January 2015 wherein 44 elite commandos of the Philippine National Police died, massacred by Muslim bandits and insurgents. Mamapasano Battle betrayed the disturbing attitude of the commander-in-chief towards his soldiers and policemen—that is, these fine men in uniform are nothing more than cannon fodder that can be dispensed with in exchange for higher political or selfish personal objectives.
Like the Battle of Zamboanga in September 2013 wherein the Armed Forces of the Philippines burned 10,000 civilian houses in the guise of pursuing some 200 MNLF bandits and renegades. It is the first time in the history of the AFP that the army burned 10,000 houses. Not even during the height of World War II or the NPA-MNLF insurgencies did the army resort to such despicable depredation.
Like bagon ng tren (train coaches) a severe shortage of which is the main problem of the MRT3, Manila's government-owned but privately maintained elevated railway system for the masses. To be sure, MRT3 was already in a decrepit state when the Aquino administration took over. But his Liberal Party henchmen, led notably by the unlamented DOTC Secretary Emilio Aguinaldo "Pabaya" Abaya, made sure MRT3 maintenance went to party thieves. Being thieves, they went for the money and forgot about maintenance. The result is horrendous daily ordeal for more than 400,000 train commuters. I cannot understand why these thousands of pedestrians, despite their untold misery daily, have not organized themselves, picked up every available crude weapon at their command, and stormed the gates of Malacañang because that is where the buck stops.
Finally, we have the balikbayan boxes which many of our 10 million expats send to their relatives and friends here in the Philippines. The boxes, measuring no more than two feet by three feet square, contain old clothes or garments bought at sale events, cans of sardines and corned beef, tubes of toothpaste, oversized Nike shoes (so many people can use each pair), bars of soap, and other goodies that are so non-essential it would be ridiculous and small- time for a the lowliest corrupt Customs clerk to pay attention to.
Yet, Customs Commissioner Bert Lina has this bright idea that the 400,000 or so balikbayan boxes shipped by air or by boat by OFWs yearly are being used for smuggling. Estimated losses from this alleged smuggling: P500 million or less than $10.8 million.
How much do our OFWs remit annually to the Philippines? About $25 billion, through official channels, or P1.15 trillion—ten times what the country gets as foreign investments in a good year. To get $2.5 billion in FDI a year, the government gives away some P400 billion in tax incentives and perks to so-called foreign investors.
Lina wants to tax our biggest foreign investors, namely, the 10 million OFWs, just because they are sending 400,000 balikbayan boxes for which Customs could conceivably collect P500 million.
In the early months of the Aquino administration, 4,000 containers disappeared miraculously from Customs warehouses. Their contents were worth billions.
Some P200 billion worth of oil is smuggled annually into the country. If 12-percent VAT were collected, the government would be richer by P24 billion every year. Aquino's agriculture secretary has been linked to smuggling reports of rice, garlic and other rackets in the billions. The President even praised and thanked him during his last SONA.
There is another B to describe what Aquino and his men have been doing these past five years and two months. Bobo. (Stupid). Or bano (incompetent). Or both (stupid and incompetent).
What a government! Remember them in 2016.


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Matthew L H.wrote a review of Platypus Platy 2L Bottle on March 4, 2012
Its a lantern too!
Besides being a great water carrier, its also serves as makeshift lantern. Take a your headlamp, strap it to the top of the (filled) bottle so that the light shines downward into the bottle. Not as bright as a full lantern but it gets the job done with you're traveling light.


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"Lilly is further blinding the citizens of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands at this time, showing an unbelievable lack of compassion…during this humanitarian crisis…" "Lilly's decision to cut ties with DISH customers is a prime example of why Washington needs to stand up for consumers and end local channel blackouts… Broadcasters like Lilly use their in-market monopoly power to put profits ahead of the public interests they are supposed to serve."
Retransmission growth continued to be a huge source of revenue for broadcasters in the second quarter. The results all feed into a recent report from Kagan that stated the total amount of retransmission fees collected by U.S. broadcasters from traditional and virtual MVPDs is expected to reach $12.8 billion by 2023.
Fox Networks Group, the division that includes FX Networks, National Geographic, Fox Sports and 19 regional sports networks warned it could cut off access to Charter's 16 million Spectrum subscribers.
DIRECTV has lost six local channels in three markets due to a fee fight with their owner, Lilly Broadcasting. The channels affected in the dispute are: WSEE-TV (CBS affiliate in Erie, Pennsylvania); WICU-TV (NBC affiliate in Erie); WENY (CBS, ABC affiliates in Elmira, New York); and KMAU-TV (ABC and MeTV channels in Honolulu, Hawaii.).
DISH Network and Hearst Television stations reached an agreement on retransmission consent, bringing an end to a stalemate that had kept 31 Hearst-owned television stations off DISH for almost 2 months.
KRGV-TV, the ABC station in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas market, and WBRZ-TV, the ABC station in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, have removed their signals could from DIRECTV.
Raycom Media's TV stations were dark for 11 days on AT&T U-verse
Consolidation of local broadcast stations could lead to more expensive fees for consumers as providers pass on ever-higher fees from broadcasters and content creators to subscribers.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, announced it had struck a $3.9 billion deal to obtain dozens of local television stations by acquiring Tribune Media. The move would further propel consolidation in the industry. With its new holdings, Sinclair would hold stations in seven of the biggest 10 markets.
TV-station owners may soon go on a buying spree, a consolidation wave that could limit programming options for viewers. The Federal Communications Commission has been working on eliminating a rule that limits TV-station companies from amassing more than 39% of U.S. households in their reach.
Frontier lost access to Sinclair Broadcasting stations including ABC affiliates in Seattle and Portland, OR, as well as cable's Tennis Channel. Meanwhile, AT&T's DirecTV lost 33 Hearst Television stations.
Univision stations in 37 markets are going back up on Charter Communications after a New York judge issued a temporary restraining order in the carriage battle between the Spanish-language media giant and the cable operator.
Comcast and YES were locked in a year-long battle over carriage of the channel. After several months of back and forth, the two struck a deal to return the channel on Jan. 1 as part of a broader carriage agreement with YES parent 21st Century Fox.
SNL Kagan's projections call for the average TV station's monthly per-subscriber fee to grow from $1.40 this year to $2.21 by 2022.
Bonten Media Group's blackout of DISH customers in eight states in eight markets brings the 2017 blackout total to 75, putting 2017 on pace to see the most blackouts in a single year.
As Hearst blacked out 33 stations in 26 markets on Dish. Dish Network sent a letter to Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, a Democrat representing the Silicon Valley region, with some fast facts on broadcast retransmission.
If you're mad as hell over your rising cable bill, blame programmers not your cable company, Liberty Media Chairman John Malone said in a take-no-prisoners interview Wednesday. "The villains are usually the programmers... We get the blame for it in the distribution side even though the pressure on pricing is all coming out of content."
DBS Provider Says Other Fox Nets Became Part of Negotiations Typically, when a service disruption occurs it is the programmer that pulls the signal, as the distributor is more than happy to continue to offer the content under the prevailing rate under the extant contract.
Dish called out the increasing amounts of money broadcasters demand for retransmission consent, adding that retransmission fees have risen 22,500 percent between 2005 and 2015. "If the price of other consumer goods rose that fast, consumers would be priced out of almost everything – a dozen eggs would be nearly $350, a large coffee would be over $400 and a gallon of milk would be over $700," said Schneider in her testimony.
Schneider said that "broadcasters' disproportionate leverage" has led a rise in blackouts, from 12 blackouts in 2010 to more than 180 blackouts in 2015. "Blackouts inflict real injury on distributors, while barely leaving a mark on the broadcasters." In addition to going in on broadcasters, Dish's Schneider also called out programmers for bundling practices that force distributors to accept channels they don't want in order to get the channels their customer do want.
While pay-TV operators continue to face year-end rebuke for their annual rate increases for video services, these price increases have not kept up with the growth in programming costs, Evercore analyst Vijay Jayant told investors. While consumers will pay, on average, about 3 percent to 4 percent more per month on their pay-TV bill, operators will pay 8 percent to 10 percent more this year for programming.


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A healthful, balanced diet should provide you with a steady supply of protein to keep you nourished. If your protein is low -- often caused by issues such as kidney problems or bone marrow conditions -- it causes a number of health concerns. Eating more protein might fix the issue, but the best method of remedying low protein is to treat the cause with the help of your health-care professional.
Linked Health Problems
Becoming protein deficient without an underlying health problem would require a severely limited diet. Meats, dairy products, grains and soy products contain notable levels of protein, and vegetables and fruits contain some but not as much protein. Protein deficiency is more likely a result of a health condition. Liver, kidney or celiac disease, for example, can result in low protein levels.
Short Term
Being low on protein for a week or two typically does not produce notable symptoms. MayoClinic.com recommends 50 grams daily for average, healthy adults. More specifically, between 10 and 35 percent of your day's calories should be from protein. For example, if you consume 2,000 calories daily, between 200 and 700 calories should come from protein, which contains four calories per gram. Aim for at least this much to prevent protein deficiency not caused by a health condition.
Protein is essential for tissue repair and muscle building. If your protein is low, your muscles can begin to deteriorate. This contributes to weakness, which is most often the first sign of a protein deficiency. Weakness could set in within a month. Muscle cramping is also common and usually gets worse as time goes on. As the degradation of your muscles progresses, simple tasks like walking might leave you winded, while climbing stairs seems unfathomable.
Edema is a condition that causes swelling in your face and body because of fluid accumulation. It most commonly affects your hands, arms, feet, ankles and legs, according to MayoClinic.com. Skin around the swollen area often appears shiny or stretched and might retain an indentation for several seconds when pressed. The site of the swelling is often an indication of the condition causing, or being caused by, low protein. For example, protein-deficiency-induced liver problems commonly cause your abdomen to retain fluid.
While weakness and edema are common signs of low protein, many people do not exhibit symptoms. The safest way to diagnose your symptoms is to see a physician, who can use blood analysis to determine if you have a protein deficiency. If your protein is low, further testing is necessary to determine the exact cause. Note any possible symptoms that could help your physician determine what is wrong. A change in appetite, bowel functions, sleep patterns or mood, for example, could be vital to your diagnosis. Never attempt to self-treat a suspected protein deficiency.
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Ms. Bronnie Ware, a nurse who has worked in palliative care for many years, shared what the top 5 regrets people were saying on their deathbed.
She posted them along with her notes on her website, and we've copied them below. Included on each item are our own insights. We've also added a few more items or "regrets" that we hope every Christian believer won't have when it is time to go home to the Lord.
1. I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.
This was the most common regret of all. When people realise that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people have had not honoured even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made, or not made.
It is very important to try and honour at least some of your dreams along the way. From the moment that you lose your health, it is too late. Health brings a freedom very few realise, until they no longer have it.
Denielle's insight: I remember the movie The Bucket List, where two terminally ill men go out of their way to pursue things they desire before they die. After watching, I reflected on having my own.
One item I put on my list is to learn to say "no" when necessary. Now this is very difficult because I'm the type who gives out the whole cookie. I tend to give everything and forget myself to support others.
Don't get me wrong, it's perfectly okay to help others pursue their dreams. But when I get lost or derailed from my personal purpose and priorities, then I stop a while, assess the situation and say "no" to certain things that are not aligned to what I value and am created for.
It's not selfishness to focus on doing your purpose or to go after your desires and dreams. Learn to get that proper balance through wise and godly discernment. I'm not there yet, but I'm learning.
2. I wish I didn't work so hard.
This came from every male patient that I nursed. They missed their children's youth and their partner's companionship. Women also spoke of this regret. But as most were from an older generation, many of the female patients had not been breadwinners. All of the men I nursed deeply regretted spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence.
By simplifying your lifestyle and making conscious choices along the way, it is possible to not need the income that you think you do. And by creating more space in your life, you become happier and more open to new opportunities, ones more suited to your new lifestyle.
Raymund's insight: This is one reason why I started simplifying my life. I'm definitely not lazy; my bosses can tell you how I work. I work hard and smart. I know when to retire for the day.
I'm aware that work is just a part of life, not life itself. I love my work, I value my work, but I love and value my family more. My father said that the reason why I couldn't go abroad and find a better job and a bigger income is because I can't leave my family behind. He said it's my weakness. If that's true, then I admit it. But that weakness becomes the strength of my family.
3. I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings.
Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. Many developed illnesses relating to the bitterness and resentment they carried as a result.
We cannot control the reactions of others. However, although people may initially react when you change the way you are by speaking honestly, in the end it raises the relationship to a whole new and healthier level. Either that or it releases the unhealthy relationship from your life. Either way, you win.
Denielle's insight: Confession: I'm one of those people who suppress their feelings in order to keep peace with others. I'd rather stay silent and then rant away when Raymund, my husband, is the only one around to hear my outbursts. A lot of times, out of frustration, I guess, he would tell me to speak up and let loose my feelings toward the person in concern.
I prayed about this and I realized that it's the fear of rejection that's stopping me to be expressive. And since "perfect love drives out fear" (1 John 4:18), all I needed to do is to express my feelings in love, choose my words carefully and say them in all sincerity. Not sugar- coated. Just simple and true. By the way, it helps a lot to pray for wise words before speaking.
4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.
Often they would not truly realise the full benefits of old friends until their dying weeks and it was not always possible to track them down. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip by over the years. There were many deep regrets about not giving friendships the time and effort that they deserved. Everyone misses their friends when they are dying.
It is common for anyone in a busy lifestyle to let friendships slip. But when you are faced with your approaching death, the physical details of life fall away. People do want to get their financial affairs in order if possible. But it is not money or status that holds the true importance for them. They want to get things in order more for the benefit of those they love. Usually though, they are too ill and weary to ever manage this task. It is all comes down to love and relationships in the end. That is all that remains in the final weeks, love and relationships.
Raymund's insight: I have had many close friends in high school and college. Many more now at work. I must admit I'm guilty of not staying in touch with all of them. Some I've even neglected. But I'm glad and honored to have known each one of them. My life is that of constant prioritizing, focusing, and simplifying right now. But when I do get the chance to meet these friends again, I can say that I'm sincerely glad to be with them once more.
5. I wish that I had let myself be happier.
This is a surprisingly common one. Many did not realise until the end that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits. The so-called 'comfort' of familiarity overflowed into their emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them pretending to others, and to their selves, that they were content. When deep within, they longed to laugh properly and have sillyness in their life again.
When you are on your deathbed, what others think of you is a long way from your mind. How wonderful to be able to let go and smile again, long before you are dying.
Denielle's insight: I just turned 33 a few days ago. Most people say I look younger and ask why I don't look my age. My secret? I laugh a lot, smile a lot, and am always in a happy disposition. As much as I can, I enjoy the relationships I have with my husband, my children, relatives, friends, churchmates, and others. Like Ms. Ware said, happiness is a choice.
Choose to be happy. Feeling down lately? Count your blessings! You'll be amazed you can't really count them all. Every morning in prayer, welcome God's joy in your heart and ask Him to help you block thoughts or circumstances that may steal that joy.
Additional Regrets that We Don't Want to Have
1. I wish I had more time glorying God than complaining about life.
Life is too short, or too long, to spend it over complaining and whining. It's too short or too long to not glorify God with it. This is one regret that we don't want to make when that time comes. Raymund mentioned this in one of his articles about minimalism being a spiritual journey for him.
2. I wish I had spent more time serving God and people than serving myself.
One of the best ways to find purpose and motivation in life is by helping others. This is best explained in this blog post by Leo Babauta.
In his book The Purpose-Driven Life, Pastor Rick Warren revealed that one of our life's purposes is to serve God and His people.
This may sound contradicting to Regret #1 above, but like what I said, we have to find the right balance. We should make sure that our own personal, God-given purposes are not compromised.
3. I wish I had told a lot more people about Jesus, and helped other believers do the same.
As Christians, it is our Great Commission to share Christ to others.
Matthew 28:19-20 says "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
This is Jesus' personal instruction to the apostles shortly before He ascended into heaven. It essentially says what Jesus expected us, those who follow Him, to do in His absence. This is called "The Great Commission," not "The Great Suggestion."
We pray that we have enough courage and more opportunities to tell people about what Christ did to us as His glory is seen in our lives. We don't want to withhold the fullness that a relationship with God brings, as we desire for others to also experience the same.
If today is your last day, would you say that you've lived a full life? What's your greatest regret so far, and what will you set out to achieve or change before you die?


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Log for C++ is a library of classes for flexible logging to files, syslog, and other destinations. It is modeled after the Log for Java library and stays as close to its API as is reasonable.
|Logging Software Development Libraries
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Release Notes: This release includes many bugfixes and enhancements.
Release Notes: This release includes small bugfixes and improvements. These are contained mainly in the category stream, which now has an EOL separator and a CategoryStream manipulator.
Release Notes: Many bugfixes and code cleanups.
Release Notes: Compilation problems with MSVC6 and MSVC7 were fixed, along with a problem with the log facility value of RemoteSyslogAppender. Crashes with dynamic library builds on Solaris were possibly also fixed. PatternLayout was replaced with a faster and more complete implementation.
Release Notes: Support for POSIX and Win32 threads, a log4j-compatible PropertyConfigurator, BasicConfigurator, NTEventlogAppender, and Win32DebugAppender, support for compilation on QNX Neutrino, bugfixes in the RemoteSyslogAppender and NDC, and rearranged/improved documentation.
A Fluent OpenStack client API for Java.
A TWiki appliance that is easy to use and lightweight.


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After six Emmy nominations (one win), four Golden Globe nods, and a combined 11 noms for SAG Awards (three individual wins, one ensemble win), it's a testament to the actor that her rich bitch Karen Walker remains as popular as when she made her first nasally insult so many years ago. With Will & Grace in its eighth and final season, don't be surprised to see Mullally go out on top.
The newcomer to this category is the Cinderella story of the year. Pressly was mostly known as eye candy in films such as Ringmaster opposite Jerry Springer or the spoof Not Another Teen Movie. But that was before she took on the role of Joy, the gum-chomping, trailer-trash ex-wife of Earl (Jason Lee). Outrageous, vindictive, but with a hidden soft side that occasionally reveals itself, Pressly stole scenes and earned a SAG Award nomination as a member of the ensemble this year.
Walter's place on this list proves that although Arrested Development may be gone, her booze-swilling, acid-tongued Lucille Bluth certainly left an impression. The great Walter earned an Emmy nom last year as well as two SAG Award nominations for the ensemble. A return appearance at the Emmy Awards this year? We can all drink to that.


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Vettel: Problems better now than in races
17 February 2014 – Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel is hoping for better in Bahrain this week when F1 2014 pre-season testing resumes.
The four-time F1 world champion managed just 11 laps during the session at Jerez last month mainly due to car packaging issues and problems relating to engine supplier Renault's new V6 turbocharged power unit. Indeed in total Red Bull did just 21 tours, the fewest of any of the teams in action. Renault has now said it is confident though, that the issues have been resolved and Vettel remains upbeat and has confirmed the team is on top of its problems.
"Sure Jerez was not a good test for us," he told Sport Bild. "Other teams managed a lot more miles, which is important because everything is so new. But it is better to have the problems now in the test than to have them later in the races. I hope now it will be better in Bahrain and we can do not just lots of laps, but some quick laps too."
"We must not underestimate though that the new engines are a huge challenge," he added. "Everything is completely new. All the Mercedes-powered cars looked very strong in Jerez. That did not surprise me because it was already known ahead of the test how much time and work Mercedes have invested in its new powertrain.
"However, I believe that both Renault and ourselves have solved the problems we had at Jerez. But there is no guarantee we will not have issues with some other parts," he warned.