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Hailee Steinfeld is all grown-up in her new music video for "Starving", her newest hit featuring Zedd and up-and-coming producing duo Grey. The visual, directed by Darren Craig (Ke$ha's "Die Young", Rihanna's "What Now"), shows the 19-year old singer performing while surrounded by dancers in a dimly lit warehouse. The song has been climbing the charts, reaching both the Top 10 on iTunes and Pop Radio. Seems like a hit for Steinfeld. Watch the video below.
After several weeks of teasing and a big social media push, Hailee Steinfeld's collaboration with Zedd and Grey is here. The track starts as a calm acoustic song, accompanied by snaps and Steinfeld's young voice, but quickly takes a turn into a snazzy drop full of high-pitched vocal chops and heavy 808's. "I was so much younger yesterday. I didn't know that I was starving until I tasted you" sings Steinfeld in the chorus. It is still unclear if "Starving" will be part of Steinfeld's debut album or a standalone song, but it sounds like she's got an easy hit either way! "Starving"...more
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NEW YORK >> With mentor Martina Hingis cheering from the stands, 17-year-old Belinda Bencic became the youngest U.S. Open quarterfinalist since Hingis herself in 1997.
Playing on Arthur Ashe Stadium, ninth-seeded Jelena Jankovic was far more rattled than an opponent 12 years her junior. Bencic won 7-6 (6), 6-3 on Sunday night.
Bencic saved three set points in the first, as Jankovic twice failed to serve out the set. She is the youngest player to reach a Grand Slam quarterfinal since Nicole Vaidisova at the 2006 French Open.
Hingis was 16 when she won the U.S. Open in 1997. Bencic was 6 months old at the time. Hingis' mother, Melanie Molitor, coaches Bencic.
The 58th-ranked Swiss teen has now defeated top-10 players in consecutive matches after upsetting sixth-seeded Angelique Kerber in the third round.
•Caroline Wozniacki wore down Maria Sharapova to win in three sets and return to the U.S. Open quarterfinal for the first time in more than two years.
Wozniacki beat the five-time major champ 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 in 2 hours, 37 minutes.
The 10th-seeded Wozniacki looked far fresher than Sharapova, who's usually the one outlasting foes.
With the fifth-seeded Sharapova's loss, No. 1 Serena Williams is the only woman left in the top six.
• China's Peng Shuai finally reached a Grand Slam quarterfinal in her sixth try.
The 39th-ranked Peng beat a seeded player for the third straight match at the U.S. Open, defeating No. 14 Lucie Safarova 6-3, 6-4.
Peng had been 0-5 in fourth-round matches at major tournaments. She becomes the third Chinese player to reach a Grand Slam quarterfinal after Li Na and Jie Zheng.
Safarova was coming off a semifinal run at Wimbledon.
Peng faced only one break point and had just seven unforced errors.
•Roger Federer regrouped after a fortuitously timed rain delay to move on in four sets.
The second-seeded Federer was a game from losing the first set to Marcel Granollers in the third round when play was stopped because of lightning. After they returned to the court two hours later, Granollers won the set, but Federer dominated the rest of the way in a 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 victory.
The 42nd-ranked Granollers was looking to make the fourth round for the second straight year.
•Shut out in the first set, seventh-seeded Grigor Dimitrov shut down David Goffin the rest of the night.
Dimitrov won 0-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 in the third round in a matchup of two 23-year-olds. The Wimbledon semifinalist got in just 32 percent of his first serves in the opening set, but steadily improved that number as the match went on.
Goffin, a 56th-ranked Belgian, had gone 27-1 since losing to Andy Murray in the first round at Wimbledon in June.

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Hilton Garden Inn Durham Southpoint
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Property Location
With a stay at Hilton Garden Inn Durham Southpoint in Durham, you'll be minutes from Streets at Southpoint Mall and close to Herndon Hills Farm. This family-friendly hotel is within the vicinity of Finley Golf Course and North Carolina Botanical Garden.
Make yourself at home in one of the 150 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 5.00 mi.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
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Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/lounge
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- Free self parking
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- Number of meeting rooms - 2
- Smoke-free property
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- Number of floors - 6
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- Total number of rooms - 150
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|But when Paul had appealed to be kept in custody for the decision of the emperor, I ordered him to be held until I could send him to Caesar."
|But I found that he had done nothing deserving death. And as he himself appealed to the emperor, I decided to go ahead and send him.
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American Silver Medal gymnast. As part of the 1980 Olympic team, she was a non-performer but came back in full force on the 1984 team. She placed 16th on her first all-around performance and came in fourth for the vault on 8/04/1984. Achieving the Silver Medal as part of the U.S. team on 8/02/1984, she feels that her greatest strength was the balance beam.
- Work : Gain social status 1980 (Part of Olympic team)
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David Backes scored a power-play goal in the third period to lift the St. Louis Blues past the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Sunday night, giving coach Ken Hitchcock the win in his first game against his former club.
Hitchcock, the winningest coach all-time for Columbus, guided the Blue Jackets to their only playoff berth in 2009 before being fired a season later.
Kris Russell, who traded from the Blue Jackets earlier this month, also scored to help St. Louis improve to 7-1-2 since Hitchcock replaced Davis Payne on Nov. 6.
Brian Elliott made 23 saves for the Blues to move to 10-1-0 this season.
Derek Dorsett scored, Curtis Sanford made 27 saves - losing for the first time in six starts - and Columbus had its five-game points streak snapped.
Tied 1-all entering the final period, the Blues' league-worst power play came through at 7:49. T.J. Oshie flicked a backhand pass from the left edge of the crease to a wide-open Backes for his ninth goal of the season. It was St. Louis' first man-advantage tally in six games.
Columbus had plenty of chances throughout, including a power play of its own just a few minutes later, but a hooking penalty by Fedor Tyutin - his third minor infraction of the game - negated the opportunity.
Elliot was steady the rest of the way, stopping Antoine Vermette on a 2-on-1, shorthanded break with just over 5 minutes left. Then with Sanford off for an extra attacker, Elliott blocked Rick Nash's doorstep stab.
In a mostly tight-checking game with little room to maneuver, Dorsett broke in alone, compliments of a Samuel Pahlsson steal at center ice, and beat Elloitt at 5:06 of the second period to put Columbus on the board first.
Later in the period, the Blue Jackets marched up the ice on a 3-on-1 after a miscue by Barret Jackman. Nash slid the puck to Carter, but his shot was blocked by a sprawling Roman Polak.
Skating four aside, Steen shook his coverage and powered around the right side, strong-arming a shot on goal. His rebound off Sanford came to Russell near the crease for the quick putback with 8 seconds remaining in the period.
The best scoring chance of the first period came off the stick of Rick Nash on a semi-breakaway, stopped by Elliott.
Notes: Russell was traded on Nov. 11 to the Blues in exchange for D Nikita Nikitan. Russell has three goals and an assist, while Nikita has five assists in eight games each with their new teams. ... Hitchcock has posted the best 10-game start for a new Blues coach in franchise history, ahead of Joel Quenneville, Red Berenson, Andy Murray, Mike Keenan, and Al Arbour. ... G Steve Mason served as Sanford's backup after missing the last three games with a concussion. ... Blue Jackets RW Jared Boll played in his 300th NHL game.


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Brittany Snow has an ex-boyfriend to thank for her green habits. "Trash on the street really bugged him. Whenever we would see trash on the street we'd always pick it up. We got recycling started in all the buildings we used to live in," says the actress, now starring opposite Kathy Bates in the David E. Kelley NBC legal drama "Harry's Law."
"On the outside it looks like she's maybe just one of those bubbly, perky assistants but there's actually a lot going on, she's very complex," Snow says of her "quirky and crazy" character, Jenna. "She puts on this façade of optimism because of things that have gone on in the past." She's also a good sounding board to Harry, the lawyer played by Bates. "I'm kind of her voice of reason in a way. I'm that annoying friend that just won't go away. In the back of her mind she realizes she needs me around, even though I annoy the crap out of her."
The law firm operates out of a shoe store, which thrills Jenna. "I play a character who's fascinated by footwear, and I respect that because I do find fashion interesting," says Snow. "I don't necessarily have the same passion that Jenna does," she admits. "I like to wear Ugg boots."
Previously best known as the teenage protagonist of "American Dreams," Snow is glad to be playing her first adult TV character. "I'm 24 now and this is a grownup role for me. But it's really fun because I still get to be young at heart and I do get to deal with real-life issues and give my opinions on legal advice."
Snow will also be seen this year on the big screen in as a pianist-singer and girlfriend of Alessandro Nivola in "Janie," starring Abigail Breslin, and will appear in the drama "90 Minutes," based on a true story about a kidnap-as-gang-initiation.
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In Die Rise, you start of on a hill in the middle of a field surrounded by fog. There is a tree on the hill with Quick Revive right in front of it, and there are two pickets around the base of the hill, one with the M14 and the other with the Olympia. Zombies will come out of the fog and attack you. You can step foot into the fog, but you will be attacked by Denizens. This hill is basically the central hub of the map, all of the areas are located around it. The bus in this map has been replaced with a wagon ride, once again piloted by T.E.D.D. except this time wearing a farmer's outfit. The wagon will come by the hill at round 5 (I think) and if you get onboard he will take you to one of the 4 areas that make up the map. The wagon travels along dirt trails that run through the field. (the field is very big by the way and I've already found some secrets in it, such as a crashed fighter jet)
The title is self-explanatory, this area is a cityscape environment. There are a few points of interest here. First and foremost is the skyscraper. This building contains Speed Cola, a box spawn, and a few other things. The roof area is where the PaP can be found. You can navigate the different floors with the elevator. There are 5 or so different floors including the roof area. There is also an unfinished building in the city which was obviously under construction when the apocalypse occured. In there you can build the Headlamp using a hardhat and a flashlight. Wearing it lets you see your way through the fog easier and makes you immune to Denizens when you have it switched on. I think it also causes more zombies to come after you but I can't say for sure. There are also a few small buildings that don't need to be opened which have weapons in them. Last but not least there is a small park area, which is where you'll find another box location and Double Tap Root Beer. Something interesting here is a toppled statue of Adolf Hitler.
This area is a simple rural village, with a windmill, a well, a few houses and some farmland. Nothing too important here except a box location, Juggernog and Deadshot. This place seems to be the best for running trains.
As you might guess, the main point of interest here is the power. The plant is one of those big white tubular structures. You can head down some stairs and open a door to get inside the underground facility. In here you'll find a box location, Mule Kick, and the power switch itself, which thankfully doesn't need to be built. There is also an under-construction atom bomb in the center of the facility.
So yeah, that was just a brief description of the map. Obviously you can't get the full effect by just reading my breakdown of it, but from what I've played I really like it. I haven't played much so it's extremely likely that there's a lot more content than what I've seen already. The city is the only area I've really explored in. There are definitely a lot of secrets to be found in this very large map. If you have any questions about the map post a comment and I'll do my best to answer. And no I won't post a vid or pics, as that'll probably get me IP-banned. Not to mention I have nothing decent to record it with.
Supposed Achievements
I Can See Clearly Now - In Die Rise, clear all the fog.
Don't Rock the Boat - In Die Rise, complete an entire cycle in the wagon without it being damaged.
Anonymous! - In Die Rise, kill a zombie using only the Black Hat.
Where It All Started... - In Die Rise, discover the Giant.
Like I said I would, I double checked if the toppled statue in the park was actually Hitler, it is. Not gonna judge whether that's right or wrong to put in a game, but he has appeared in other games such as Wolfenstein and I even remember him making a cameo in WaW.
Ok so here's some new info:
The Black Hat can be obtained from the box and behaves much like the hacker from Moon. The achievement/trophy files indicate you can kill a zombie with it but so far I haven't been able to do so.
Unfortunately I haven't seen any signs of a wonder weapon. It may be a buildable again cause besides the hacker, I haven't seen anything new in the box.
On the roof of the skyscraper you'll find the PaP. It doesn't have to be built this time around.
The Death Machine is back! It is the BO2 version of the Death Machine of course and is as fun to use as ever. I hope you can revive people while using it now, though.
Ok one more thing (for now), idk if this is correct but considering the EE achievement is to "discover the Giant", and the map takes place in Breslau, I have a feeling that the EE will behave like the Shangri-La EE and the field area is the former site of Der Riese! It would be so cool to time travel back to it and from it be able to access the four Die Rise areas. But again that's just a guess.
Source: http://www.se7ensins.com/forums/threads/new-leaked-info-on-die-rise-some-new-info.850769/
The guy on Se7enSins got his info from someone on the official CoD boards. I don't think its real.
Bulbasaur is the best starting Pokemon.
Aether_Lyric 4 years ago#5
He claims to have downloaded the DLC yet doesn't even offer a single screenshot...
Possibly fake, but who cares?
Perhaps there's a degree of unnecessary pessimism here but I feel like Zombies in this game is a lost cause. To me, anyway. It's so far away from being good.
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mariofan619 4 years ago#7
Ughh, just go back to WaW/BO1-esque zombies.
Green Run is stupid and tedious after the first 3-4 times of playing it.
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well.. Some people really enjoy it, guys. I can agree, I'm getting a little bored with it (this is after playing OVER AND OVER AND OVER though) and my friend STILL hasn't gotten bored and he's been playing tranzit every day for hours the past week. I think it's a fun, challenging mode.
mariofan619 4 years ago#9
From: Gbleek | #008
well.. Some people really enjoy it, guys. I can agree, I'm getting a little bored with it (this is after playing OVER AND OVER AND OVER though) and my friend STILL hasn't gotten bored and he's been playing tranzit every day for hours the past week. I think it's a fun, challenging mode.
Tranzit would be fine (and I would still play it occasionally) if it were an alternative mode. Tranzit as the main mode really ruined zombies for me.
Sure, you can just play on Village or whatever.. but it's nothing compared to the big Zombie maps (WITH eastereggs) that we've had before.
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Aether_Lyric 4 years ago#10
The Tranzit style of maps is more fun but only if you're in a party of 4. One of things I liked about zombies is playing with randoms but doing that on Tranzit is basically impossible. I've had the most fun with Grief mode, hopefully the DLC map will support that.
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A North Texas high school student faces reconstructive surgery after he was severely beaten at a party by attackers who believed he was gay, law officers say.
The 17-year-old's injuries in Cleburne earlier this month are under investigation as a hate crime because the three attackers uttered antigay slurs, police sergeant Amy Knoll said Tuesday. Three teenagers were arrested in the October 3 attack, which left the Cleburne High School senior with broken bones in his face. "We have found no other reason whatsoever for the attack other than their belief that he was a homosexual," Knoll told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in Wednesday's editions.
The unidentified victim told investigators that as he arrived at an apartment for the party, one of three men standing outside asked him about his sexual orientation. According to Knoll, the victim ignored them and told friends accompanying him that they should leave. "As he was talking to them, the three suspects came up behind him and began hitting and kicking him in the face," said Knoll. "They continued to use slurs and such things during the assault." She said several young women tried to stop the attack, which began around midnight, but the victim was later able to escape.
The next morning, the victim went to the police department after his mother took him to the hospital to have his injuries examined, said Knoll. Police told the newspaper that they arrested Christopher Lathers, 18; Cory Gibson, 17; and Billy Calahan, 19, on charges of aggravated assault with bodily injury, a second-degree felony. Gibson and Calahan remained jailed early Wednesday, while Lathers was released on $25,000 bail on October 8.
Cleburne school district spokeswoman Lisa Magers said that Lathers attended TEAM School, the district's alternative school for students who are academically behind. The other suspects did not attend schools in Cleburne, a town located about 30 miles south of Fort Worth. Lathers was assigned to the Johnson County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program for 45 days. "It is always a sad occurrence when a child is injured, and it's even harder to bear when the injury is suspected of being intentional," said Magers.


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NEW YORK, March 29 (UPI) -- A rare land sale document signed by Meriweather Lewis and witnessed by fellow explorer William Clark will be sold in New York, Sotheby's auction house says.
Sotheby's expects the deed to sell for $80,000 to $120,000, many times the value of the St. Louis land transaction it records, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. It is to be auctioned Thursday.
Lewis and Clark are best known for their expedition to the Pacific Northwest between 1804 and 1806. In 1809, when Lewis sold several parcels of land to Pierre Chouteau, the founder of St. Louis, he was governor of the Louisiana Territory.
A few weeks later, Lewis died of a gunshot, probably self-inflicted, on the Natchez Trace in Tennessee.
Aside from the official reports of their expedition, only a few documents bear the signatures of both Lewis and Clark. Both men were living in St. Louis in 1809, with Clark serving as Indian agent for the Louisiana Territory.
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"The trouble with military rule is that every colonel or general is soon full of ambition. The navy takes over today and the army tomorrow."
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"The Royal Navy of England hath ever been its greatest defense and ornament; it is its ancient and natural strength; the floating bulwark of the island."
"The poor taxpayer may wipe his shoes on a $3 doormat when he goes home, but not the Navy. It is, damn the cost, full feet ahead on a doormat you would be ashamed to get muddy."
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You've got David Byrd at Greg Kucera.
Goya's Los Caprichos at Davidson.
The birds of Justin Gibbens at G. Gibson (with other artists, too, including Maija Fiebig and Joann Verburg).
Matt Sellars, fresh out of the desert, at Platform.
One of Sellars's carved wood pieces is called Hector Salamanca. I sincerely hope it's based on this Breaking Bad character. Elsewhere in the exhibition are carvings reminiscent of bleached and picked-clean bones, and a life-size shack with mysterious contents. Sellars writes in his artist statement that the desert is a "resource of emptiness" for "those who seek to occupy this void." Here's a detail from the shack/video installation:


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Guinea pigs can shed quite heavily, especially in Spring as the weather warms up. This can cause a furry mess in their cage and around your house and exacerbate allergies. While you can't completely stop your guinea pig's shedding, you can reduce the amount of fur your pet sheds.
Managing the Hair Loss
1Brush your guinea pig regularly. Daily brushing will help reduce the amount of hair your guinea pig sheds. Be sure to brush gently and never scrape the brush over bald patches of skin. Guinea pigs have very sensitive skin and this can hurt them.[1]
- Use a soft baby brush or a metal greyhound comb to remove loose hair and keep your guinea pig's coat shiny and healthy.[2]
2Invest in a de-shedding tool. De-shedding tools are typically metal combs designed to catch loose fur when you brush it over your pet's fur. Any de-shedder will work for your guinea pig. Ones designed for small cats and kittens work especially well.
- Be sure to avoid damaging your guinea pig's sensitive skin. De-shedding brushes and combs can be sharp and abrasive, so take care to be gentle when using a de-shedder.
3Clean their cage regularly. Cleaning your guinea pig's cage daily or at least several times a week is vital to their health. Since your guinea pig doesn't get immunizations at the vet like dogs and cats do, they are more susceptible to illness if left in a dirty cage. This can cause a variety of health problems, including infections that can trigger hair loss.[3]
- Avoid using harsh chemical cleaners when you clean your guinea pig's cage. Instead, opt for mild soap and water or a solution of vinegar and water. Make sure the cage has time to dry before you put your pet back in it.[4]
4Remember that guinea pigs are seasonal shedders. It's important to keep in mind that you won't be able to completely stop your pet from shedding. Guinea pigs, especially long-haired ones, shed seasonally, so you can expect to find more hair than usual when they lose their winter coats in the spring and early summer.[5]
5Remember that babies shed their baby fur so their adult fur can grow in. Baby guinea pigs' fur thins out to make room for their thicker, slightly coarser adult fur to grow in. This is a natural process and cause of shedding and is nothing to be concerned about.[6]
- For this stage, there are no preventative steps to take because it's a necessary part of your guinea pig growing into a healthy adult. To minimize the mess from this shedding process, keep their cages cleaned out and sweep or vacuum your home to pick up extra hair.
Finding the Cause of Shedding
1Give them vitamin C supplements. Vitamin C deficiency in guinea pigs can lead to excessive shedding and hair loss. Although guinea pig pellets are fortified with vitamin C, the vitamin C in these can degrade over time. The best way to ensure that your pet isn't losing fur due to a vitamin deficiency is to feed them fresh fruits and vegetables that are high in vitamin C.[7]
2Make sure they are getting enough protein. Although your guinea pig is a herbivore, they still require protein in their diet. Too little protein can cause excessive hair loss. Aim to make 15% of their daily diet come from a protein source.[10]
- Vegetarian sources of protein suitable for guinea pigs include oatmeal, peas, beans, and artichokes.
3Check for fungal infections. Itchy bald spots on your guinea pig are tell-tale signs of a fungal infection. These infections almost always cause some degree of excess shedding. Treatments for fungal infections include topical creams and oils. However, you will want to see your vet so they can properly diagnose your pet.[11]
- Try to keep your guinea pig's environment cool and dry. Warm, humid environments can lead to fungal infections.
4Check for parasites. Mites, lice, and other parasites can take up residence with your guinea pig, causing them to itch and excessively shed. If you check under their fur and see small black bugs, your pet likely has a parasite infestation. Take them to the vet so he or she can prescribe medicines that will kill the parasites and help stop your pet's itching and hair loss.
5Don't use cedar chips in their cages. Some owners think cedar chips are good for their pet's cage because cedar will keep it smelling fresh. While this is true, cedar chips should never be used in guinea pig cages because they can exacerbate skin problems and shedding, and the oils in cedar chips can cause liver and respiratory problems in guinea pigs.[12]
- Opt instead for bedding made of paper, which won't cause health problems for your pet.[13]
6Eliminate stress for your pet. Guinea pigs can shed excessively if they feel stressed out. They are sensitive animals and nervous by nature. Their stress can often manifest as hair loss if the stressor isn't resolved.[14]
- For example, if you have two guinea pigs and one is being the "alpha" and bullying the other one, this can be a source of stress for the quieter pig. Try giving them some time apart or putting a physical barrier up in their cage so they can still see one another, but the "alpha" pig cannot harass the other one.
Getting a Medical Diagnosis
1Rule out hormonal imbalances. As humans, when our hormones are out of whack, we experience a variety of health problems, including hair loss and balding. Hormonal imbalances can have the same effect on your guinea pig, causing patchy hair loss and excessive shedding.[15]
- Talk to your doctor if your pet's fur falls out in clumps or you notice bare patches of skin, as this is not normal or seasonal shedding.
2Have your vet check for Cushing's disease. Cushing's disease is a condition that affects the way adrenal glands work in the body. Enlarged adrenal glands can also lead to shedding. Guinea pigs are susceptible to this disease, and it can cause excessive hair loss and bald patches. Talk to your vet about testing your guinea pig for adrenal problems like Cushing's disease.[16]
- Testing your pet's health will consist of a physical exam and blood testing. Blood work will tell your vet whether your pet has thyroid or adrenal issues or infections. The physical exam will check the general health of your pet, such as its temperature, the quality of its coat, and the health of its eyes and ears.[17]
- Guinea pigs cannot handle penicillin. Most vets should be aware of this, but a vet inexperienced with guinea pigs might not know this. For the safety of your pet, double check that any antibiotics the vet prescribes don't contain penicillin.[18]
3Consider pregnancy as a possible cause. If you have a female guinea pig who has been around other male guinea pigs, consider that pregnancy might be the cause of her shedding. Just like with human women's hair, female guinea pigs experience changes to their fur while pregnant. Your pig's shedding problem might resolve itself once she delivers her babies.[19]
Community Q&A
How do I make it calm down?wikiHow ContributorYou can hold the piggy in your arms and love it. Let the piggy sit on your lap and stroke its fur. Also, talk with the piggy, smile at the piggy, and tell him/her that everything will be OK.
What is a better pet, a hamster or a guinea pig?It depends on what you want in a pet. In my opinion, guinea pigs are a bit more fun because they are more cuddly. This may not be true of all guinea pigs, though. Hamsters are nocturnal, unlike guinea pigs, so if you want a pet you can play with a lot during the day, I'd go for a guinea pig.
Does the type of food you give them matter? For example, if I give an adult guinea pig, young guinea pig food will it make them more hungry?wikiHow ContributorNo, young guinea pig food, like alfalfa hay, is richer in the things they need so they will eat less.
My 2-year-old piggy's eyes water a lot and then it dries and turns crusty. What can I do?wikiHow ContributorHe may have an infection. Talk to your vet for advice.
My guinea pig has just given birth and the male guinea pig is trying to have sex again. What do I do?wikiHow ContributorSeparate them immediately. Put the male in his own cage, with the female and her babies in another. You could also have the male neutered.
What if my guinea pig won't stay still when I'm holding him, he just sniffs around and tries to escape my arms?wikiHow ContributorNot all guinea pigs are comfortable with being held, if he is trying to escape that means he does not want to be held. Do not forcibly hold him, because this will stress him out. Perhaps as time passes, he will grow to trust you more and he might let you hold him. Remember, guinea pigs are prey creatures which means they are very fearful of the unknown. Be patient.
How much hair does a guinea pig lose when it sheds?wikiHow ContributorCollect it all up into a ball and see how big it is. It shouldn't be any bigger than a ping-pong ball. If your guinea pig has shed more and it doesn't have any bald spots, it is probably fine. Less than a ping-pong ball is normal as well. Bald spots should always be checked out by a veterinarian.
What do I do if my guinea pig won't hold still?wikiHow ContributorGuinea pigs are sensitive and skittish animals by nature. Try to help your guinea pig warm up to you by feeding it treats like fruits or veggies and picking it up gently with a warm (not hot!) towel. Guinea pigs usually don't bite unless provoked, so your main concern should be making your pet comfortable. Patience is key here because it might take you guinea pig some time to feel comfortable being handled. If your guinea pig's fur is becoming matted or otherwise a major problem and you still can't groom them, you might need to try making a trip to your vet or a professional groomer for help.
Is there a guinea pig that doesn't shed?wikiHow ContributorAlmost all breeds of guinea pigs will shed at least a little. Just like with dogs and cats, longer-haired breeds will shed considerably more than short-haired ones. If you're looking for a guinea pig that will shed the least, you might want to consider getting a breed called "Skinny Pig." It's a nearly hairless breed of guinea pig (although these pigs still have fur around their paws), so you should only experience minimal shedding.
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- Don't let your guinea pig suffer. Their skin is extremely sensitive, so if you try to help their shedding and it still seems excessive, take your pet to the vet for a formal diagnosis.
- There's always a chance that adding Vitamin C powders or supplements in their water may make them refuse to drink it.
What You'll Need
- Vitamin C supplements
- Fresh fruit and vegetables
- Soft baby brush
- De-shedding tool
- Vinegar
- Soap and water
Sources and Citations
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The Dallas Art Fair began in 2009, in the wake of the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. That year, it drew 5,500 attendees to FIG, otherwise known as the Fashion Industry Gallery, where the fair opens its fifth annual undertaking on April 12 with a brighter outlook and a far more bullish perspective.
Last year, the fair drew more than 7,700 patrons and works from 78 galleries from all over the world. Developer John Sughrue, who co-founded the fair with Chris Byrne, is expecting a record number of attendees to see works from more than 80 galleries, which represents an all-time high in terms of exhibitors and sellers.
But in many respects, Sughrue contends, the fair has grown beyond the numbers to create a mystique that represents something much bigger for the city as a whole.
The arrival of the Dallas Art Fair, he says, has become "a defining and signature week. There is a consensus that it has become an important week," one that he believes fosters "meaningful dialogue about the direction of the contemporary art world" while introducing waves of new people to Dallas.
Countries whose galleries are heading to North Texas include Japan, England, Scotland, France and Italy. The fair also represents a showcase for dozens of local art emporiums, including Barry Whistler Gallery, Artspace 111 in Fort Worth, Conduit Gallery, Cris Worley Fine Arts, Galleri Urbane, Kirk Hopper Fine Art, Talley Dunn Gallery, Valley House Gallery & Sculpture Garden and William Campbell Contemporary Art in Fort Worth.
"It has become a real destination," Sughrue says.
Of course, it's a long way from taking on the hubris of Frieze Art Fair New York or Art Basel in Miami, which began in 1970, when Richard Nixon was president, and which draws more than 300 galleries and 200,000 visitors each year.
Yes, last year's Dallas Art Fair brought in nearly 8,000 people, which included art lovers of all shapes, sizes and pocketbooks, including millionaire (maybe even billionaire?) art collectors from around the world. Sughrue hopes future attendance rises into the "tens of thousands."
The fair is generous in involving and feting such local institutions as the Dallas Museum of Art, the Dallas Contemporary and the Nasher Sculpture Center (the beneficiaries of the preview gala hosted by its nonprofit foundation on April 11), and its discussions and educational seminars are seductive for any art lover.
Even so, who exactly is the fair for?
"We could talk about that all day," Sughrue says. "For people who want to discover Dallas and what's happening here, I say it introduces people to Dallas. Not reintroduces them, but introduces them. They get to see the amazing changes in the cultural scene and the built environment that have happened here the last five to 10 years, and they get to enjoy a terrific fair."
April 12-14 at Fashion Industry Gallery, 1807 Ross Ave., Dallas. See the website for hours and a detailed schedule. $25 per day, $50 for a three-day pass; discounts available. 214-220-1278. dallasartfair.com.


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Christophe Lemaire was born in May 1979 in Chantilly, France. Enjoyed his first Group 1 success in the Prix Jean Prat in June 2003 aboard Vespone. Has won 28 more European Group 1s since then through 2011 including the Prix du Jockey-Club (Le Havre [Ire]), the Prix de Diane (three times, Sarafina [Fr], Divine Proportions, Stacelita [Fr]), the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches (twice, Divine Proportions, Elusive Wave [Ire]), the English 1,000 Guineas (Natagora [Fr]), the English 2,000 Guineas (Makfi [GB]) and the Champion Stakes (twice, Pride [Fr], Literato [Fr}). Has also won the Hong Kong Cup (Pride) and the Dubai Sheema Classic (Heart's Cry [Jpn]).
Finished a career best fifth in the 2007 French Jockeys' Championship with 101 wins, much thanks to his new contract to partner Jean-Claude Rouget's runners on the Paris tracks. In 2008, he slipped back to sixth in the Championship with 94 wins from 662 rides. In 2009, it was seventh (89 wins), in 2010 sixth (again 89 wins) and, up to Oct 23, he is in fourth place in 2011 with 86 wins.
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Leaving Phish was a huge endeavor for Trey Anastasio. He was scrutinized more than other members of the beloved jam band, but the good news is that he's moved beyond that. If his new solo album were a stinker, he might have more questions to face, but it's not. It's a sweepingly upbeat record that should prompt open-minded fans to shout a hearty congratulations.
Appropriately, the new CD is called ''Shine." The recurrent theme is rebirth, and it's loaded with apparent allusions to his post-Phish life. And musically, he moves into a more convincingly straightforward, classic-rock sound versus some of the jazz-funk quirkiness of Phish.
Most songs, which were co-written by Anastasio and producer Brendan O'Brien (famed for his work with Pearl Jam), deal with a newfound confidence. The title track is centered on the verse, ''And when the day's come and gone, you know we all shine on." The muscular, Tom Petty-like ''Air Said to Me" has Anastasio singing, ''Believe what you want to believe, step into the air." And amid the country lilt of ''Invisible," he adds, ''This time, what are you waiting for? Is it your time to walk away?"
Yes, Phish-ologists are going to have a ball with this CD.
Anastasio shares some self-doubt -- the song ''Black" has the line, ''Time for drifting . . . on your own now" -- but he erases it with a metallic guitar solo that obliterates everything in its path. Fans who appreciate the tougher side of Anastasio's muse are going to revel in this music.
Not only does Anastasio inscribe heavier guitar licks than usual, but he also enlists powerful drummer Kenny Aronoff to make sure they have an extra kick. Plus, O'Brien acquits himself beautifully on bass and keyboards, making for a taut ensemble sound. (No Phish members play on the record.)
Anastasio, who headlines the Orpheum Theatre Nov. 16, basks in the freedom that this solo CD provides. He always had the skills -- and now he has the license to extend them as he wishes.


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Prince William Health System is close to securing a partnership with a larger nonprofit healthcare provider, less than a year after Northern Virginia's largest hospital chain abandoned its plans to merge with the Manassas hospital. Inova Health System walked away from the deal in June, citing a legal challenge from the Federal Trade Commission to block the merger. But the need to expand and modernize its facilities still exists, because the hospital has to keep pace with the fast-growing western Prince William County population it serves, Prince William Health System leaders said.


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Despite making the playoffs for the eighth straight season, the Sharks season was ended prematurely once again in the playoffs after failing to win the Pacific Division for the first time in four years. Facing off against the St. Louis Blus, who the Sharks were 0-4 against during the regular season, they went out in game one of the series and got an overtime win away from home. After starting out strong they proceeded to be ousted in five consecutive games.
On the offensive side of the ice they went from being the sixth best team in the league to the thirteenth in goals per game. Despite acquiring Brent Burns and Martin Havlat in the Dany Heatley trade before the season the Sharks weren't able to keep up the even strength production of previous years, partially due to a midseason Havlat injury that kept him sidelined for nearly three months. While Havlat was out of the lineup the Sharks struggled to a 17-15-7 record, part of which was influenced by a February where they won only four games.
On the power play the Sharks maintained their elite clip, capitalizing on over 20% of their opportunities and being a top five team in the league for the fourth consecutive season. Dan Boyle and Joe Thornton both proved to once again be very solid contributors to the top unit while Burns proved to be a big asset totaling 16 points (5G.11A) helping offset the loss of Heatley along with Logan Couture who put up a career high 26 points (11G,15A) in his third season.
Defensively the Sharks struggled with a middle of the road save percentage (91.2%) as a team with both Antti Niemi and Thomas Greiss finishing outside the top 20. Despite the save percentage the Sharks finished in the top 10 of goals against average (2.50) with a trio of Burns, Boyle and Marc-Edouard Vlasic playing in all but two of the Sharks' games.
With all of the Sharks' major players returning for the 2012-13 season the expectations will once again be to win the Pacific Division and ultimately compete for the cup once again. They'll need better play from Niemi throughout the season to be able to reach their goals, as well as a return to the top tier offensive production they've had in previous years. With a power play as efficient as San Jose's and multiple playmakers this is still a team very capable of doing so.
The Big Guns
Joe Thornton -- The days of league-leading point totals for Jumbo Joe are long gone. But, he has been able to grow his two-way game in ways that no-one -- maybe not even Thornton himself -- ever imagined. He's great in the faceoff circle and he's the guy they call on most, deep in the Sharks zone, to get them out of trouble. Go figure. Even with this two-way growth in his game, he was still able to lead his squad in scoring, potting 18 goals and setting up 59 others last year. Those 59 assists put him in a three-way tie with Erik Karlsson and Evgeni Malkin for third in the NHL. So, what's in order for this 33-year-old pivot? A repeat of those totals and maybe even a return to the point-per-game plateau. Thornton's not as sexy a pick any more, but that just means he might slip a little further on draft day. And that's totally to your advantage.
Patrick Marleau -- Patty, Patty, Patty -- oh, how you tease us, each and every year. He has all the tools -- electric shot, drag-racer speed, elite hand-eye coordination -- but somehow, he seems to disappoint. It's probably because he plays without much emotion at all -- his calm is mistaken for coma. And his passivity can be painful when he decides to slip his game into neutral. What's that old saying -- he's an enigma wrapped up in a riddle? But at the end of every season -- at least five of the last seven -- he tops the 70-point plateau. He's tallied at least 30 goals in six of his last seven seasons. Week-to-week, he's tough to predict. but, if you're patient over the course of the whole season, Marleau will definitely reward you.
Dan Boyle -- Boyle has quietly established himself as one of the steadiest offensive-minded defensemen in the NHL. The 36-year old veteran is the highest scoring defenseman in the league over the last four seasons with 49 goals and 164 assists for 213 points. His offense dropped off last year, but that was the result of playing through a broken foot. The arrival of Brad Stuart will take off some of the defensive pressure on the greybeard, so expect a solid offensive rebound this season. Draft him when everyone else figures he's in for an old-man's decline. You'll be laughing all the way to a title and they'll be crying in their beers.
On The Rise
Logan Couture -- Couture is a product of the Lucan Minor Hockey system. Why does that matter? It's because he has the luck of the Irish -- the Lucan Irish, that is -- behind him. And it's a perfect example of a small town kid who started out, not playing Triple-A hockey, but Double-D instead can make it big in the NHL because of pure athleticism and drive. His talents don't stop there -- at 23, he has x-ray vision and a sharp shot, and he separates himself from the pack with his ability to execute it all at top speed. He's the purest offensive force on the Sharks -- they're his team now, not Jumbo Joe's, at least when it comes to things like sniping that everyone loves in fantasy. We don't expect a huge increase in output over last year's 31 goals and 65 points. but we do think he'll deliver a 30-70 season this year and the next. And the next. And the ... oh, you get it. Now go get him.
Marc-Edouard Vlasic -- Pickles is underrated. His game doesn't stand out in any real way and you rarely hear his name. Such is the life of most super-effective, shutdown defenders. He gets a new partner this year in former Red Wing, Brad Stuart, and this new duo could be one of the best shutdown duos in the Western Conference. Vlasic isn't a head hunter; he uses exceptional positioning and a great stick to frustrate his opponents, and he'll probably end up with close to 25 points, too. Oh ya -- don't forget about all those blocked shots. He stopped 171 last year; he could easily approach 200 this time out.
Andrew Desjardins - Desjardins shot out of the blocks last year with a two-goal effort in his first game. Unfortunately for him, it was his best game of the year. He finished the year with just two more snipes and stood with 17 points total by season's end. But was his season as bad as his numbers looked? Not at all. He was solid in his role as the fourth-line center and he will reprise that role this year. And at some point, he could overtake the aging Michal Handzus and slide up to the third line. His offensive ceiling is ultimately limited. but he could give you 25 points this year. However, it's his energy and physicality that set Desjardins apart -- he'll be a 50/100 (PIM/hits) man this year and will deliver even more in years to come.
Two To Watch
Martin Havlat - There aren't many guarantees in life ... death, taxes and, of course, a Marty Havlat injury. Poor guy. And those injuries have meant he's just never been able to live up to the lofty expectations of his youth. His game is built on electric speed, but it's hard to gauge how much last year's torn hamstring tendon will take off his game. He's not exactly conscientious in his own zone, so he needs the perfect linemates to ensure a healthy marriage for his skills. Draft him with caution again this year. We think he'll probably miss a good 20 games and his production will come in bursts, but he will also deliver you 20-plus goals and 50-plus points. Those potential numbers are great in formats that factor production on a per-game basis.
Brent Burns - Burns, the former first round pick of the Minnesota Wild, had a slow start in his first year with San Jose. However, he did experience a second half surge that resulted in leading the Sharks defense in goals with 11. The 27-year old should be coming into his prime and is thought to be the future anchor of the defense. At 6-5 and 224, he is a force on the ice and, with better conditioning, could see an increase of ice time from last year's 22 minutes-plus per game. Last season Burns lead the Sharks' defense with five power play goals, which means he'll probably see plenty of time with the first unit during the man-advantage.
Don't Overrate
Antti Niemi - Is Niemi the Rodney Dangerfield of fantasy goalies? He won a Stanley Cup with Chicago, but the team cut him loose following an arbitration battle. Yet, all he's done in San Jose is go 69-40-15 with 12 shutouts and a great goals-against average and save percentage. But, questions still remain about Niemi's workload and whether he can truly carry an NHL team. So what's the truth? His butterfly is tidy and he covers the bottom of the net well. Sure, he still struggles with rebounds and sometimes overplays the puck. However, he's poised, sneakily athletic and surprisingly quick, and he's a real battler -- he's not really going to pinch many stinkers on you. Still, we can think of at least 15 guys we'd take ahead of him in a standard, single-year draft, so that means he shouldn't be your top guy in a 12-team league, but Niemi makes an outstanding number two netminder in a two-goalie league.
Michal Handzus - Handzus isn't as bad as his 24 points from last year. The big pivot played most of last year with a nagging hip injury, so it's little wonder he looked bad and slow at times. He should return to the 30-point mark that he delivered two seasons ago, but he will have to work hard to keep Andrew Desjardins from stealing his third-line job. If you're in a league that prizes checking line centers with experience, then Handzus is your pick. If not, you know what to do.


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Rescued dogs in need of homes: Barrie OSPCA has dogs ready for adoption
More than 120 dogs rescued from a Huron County property have received the green light to go to good homes.
The Barrie branch of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) took in a few of the 126 dogs removed after an OSPCA Animal Act investigation on Oct. 26 determined the property, in the Goderich area, was no place for animals.
"The dogs were in poor living conditions with severe medical conditions," said Melissa Bainbridge, Barrie's OSPCA manager. "The dogs did come with puppies. Barrie got a mother with three puppies and I do know that other local OSPCAs received dogs with pups."
OSPCA staff have cared for the lovable pets and ensure all their medical needs are met, including being spayed and neutered, and are ready to go to loving homes.
"We have a female cocker spaniel here who had lumps all over her body and one has been taken out for biopsy," Bainbridge said. "She's doing great and her spirits are up. She's absolutely lovely, and she's running around the office and she enjoys people's company, and that's nice."
The Barrie branch has rescued six dogs and three puppies from cocker spaniels, pug mixes, Boston terriers mixes and Jack Russell terrier mixes.
A veterinarian, under the animal act, asked OSPCA investigators to remove the dogs from the home when it was deemed unfit for animals.
Dogs were found with severe dental damage, skin issues and fleas.
"When they came in they required severe grooming," said OSPCA spokeswoman Alison Cross. "When we go into a property we make sure the animals are getting the proper food, water, shelter and health requirements."
Because the investigation is ongoing Cross couldn't say if the property is considered a puppy mill, but say there were a large amount dogs in the birthing process.
"There were dogs found, there were puppies found and there pregnant dogs found," she said. "If the animals aren't getting the care and there is concern for the living environment then they can be removed."
Other branches helped saved basset hounds, shar-pei, golden retrievers, dachshunds, beagles, pomeranians, Jack Russell terriers, shih-tzus and King Charles cavaliers.
Bainbridge has been at the Barrie shelter for five years and the recent large-animal intake is the seventh she has been involved in with the OSPCA.
"You never get use to it. Every animal that comes to the shelter, whether it's from a situation like this or not, it's a surprise what you're going to find out," Bainbridge said. "When we first get them in we focus on our job and when we're done we get together later and cry."
When staff at Barrie's branch heard about the large-animal removal, they scrambled to find space in their shelter which was already at capacity, Bainbridge said.
"The animals arrived at 3 a.m. and we did an intake and got them settled and they are all doing great," she said. "We had to reach into our foster pool and do some begging."
Although many of the dogs have received medical treatment and are now in good health, Bainbridge said the abuse animals receive at the hands of neglectful owners is something she'll never understand.
"Everyday is different and every dog and cat teaches us something new," Bainbridge said.
"We just take what the day throws at us and that's what we're here for. It's what we live for."
Animal cruelty is something Bainbridge sees everyday, and about three weeks ago she arrived at work to find someone had left a dog tied to the shelter's fence with nothing to indicate what the dog's name was.
"We focus. There's time for crying later," she said.
If residents are looking to adopt a dog, Bainbridge said the holiday season is a great time to connect with a new pet and spend some well needed time with a lovable animal.
"If anyone is interested in adding an animal to their home during the Christmas holidays then it's a perfect time to add a family member," she said. "They are available now. We don't them to be in cages too much longer."
The Huron County home remains under investigation and officials have said if the home is classified as a puppy mill or if charges will be laid.
Bainbridge reminds Barrie residents the dogs are healthy and ready to go to good homes.
"They (dogs) are ready for their debut," she said. "We want them (Barrie residents) to be aware they are available for adoption now."
Anyone interested in adopting a dog should contact the OSPCA at 705-728-7311.