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May 7th, 2010
Hi Dr.
I am 24yrs old, male, recently did a normal medical checkup for low hip pain, however this pain exists only for 2 days and never had pain again). Medical report shows I have 70% kidney problems and shows below indications.
1) Bilateral mild increase in renal cortical echoes
2) cortico meduilary differentiation is maintained
3) Left kidney is malrotated.
Can you please advice what is the next step i need to take to cure this, will my health be a problem always life long?
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Hi and welcome to the forum! I am glad that I can help you.
You want to know the cause of the symptoms that you experience.
During the fetal development the kidneys rotate with its concave side turned towards the spinal column. A malrotated kidney appears due to incomplete rotation of the kidney during the fetal development. Depending on the level of rotation, the kidney with its blood vessels and ureter may be turned a little to the front or to the side opposite from the spinal column. This may cause a small or great twisting of the ureter which may cause an obstruction to passage of urine. This obstruction may affect the functional kidneys causing hydronephrosis and necrosis of the kidney tissue due to the pressure of the urine that is collected above the twist.
Given the data that you described, you are experiencing a malrotated kidney, with no evidence of calculi and hydronephrosis. According to the laboratory results that you provided it is likely that you experience increased levels of blood urea and creatinine which suggest that you experience kidney issues. See a nephrologist for further advice and information about the symptoms and the laboratory test results that you experience.
Please keep in mind that I provide medical information only. I am not able to diagnose medical conditions online. Please contact your doctor or other qualified health provider such as a nephrologist for further advice and information about diagnosis and treatment options.
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Microsoft's Holy Grail is the Surface tablet being released tomorrow. The product is slick, fast and great looking. It's failing is the lack of applications available. An estimated 3,500 apps will work with the Surface on release compared to a seemingly infinite number of apps for the iPad and hundreds of thousands for Google's (GOOG) Androids.
It's going to take time to grade Microsoft's success or failure. If it can get IT departments to switch to 8 and make a dent in mobile devices, it'll be better than the trends in place today. Blodget sets a much higher bar.
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Since his last Mets start, Mejia has pitched in 35 games over the last two years at three Minor League levels. He pitched in 26 games for Triple-A Buffalo this season, including 10 starts, where he went 3-4 with a 3.54 ERA.
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I know MTB's and road bike but BMX's ???
Is this any good: http://www.socialbikeco.com/bikes/evolve.php
£250 brand new.
Im 5'9 and not slight!
or should I persevere with ebay and Pinkbike?
I know MTB's and road bike but BMX's ???
Is this any good: http://www.socialbikeco.com/bikes/evolve.php
£250 brand new.
Im 5'9 and not slight!
or should I persevere with ebay and Pinkbike?
Whereabouts are you? I've got the Haro Nyquist I bougth when I was 33 and needed a BMX hanging in the garage, hasn't moved since I was 34
I'm out of touch with BMX but it seems quite good for the price. The standard good vale completes to look at are we the people. You might be able to get a full chromoly frame for £250. Buying a BMX second hand is pain the arse IME unless you know the person selling as it tends to be kids who have got board after a few months but want 90% of list price. Much like many mtbers!
Reasonable (and safe) enough place to start. Full cromo frame would be better, but you could always upgrade to a good one later for under £200 if you get into it.
Not light for racing use but plenty of bike for street/park/trails.
Big difference in how the 20.6 and 21" TT will feel, especially if you've got long arms.
Bloke at work commutes on one. Nearly every component has broken, but the frame is still looking good.
He is doing 35 miles a day, for which I don't think it was designed, so I don't blame the bike.
He also did the London sportive on it. He looked utterly nuked at the end...
Going off this size chart it might be a little small for you.
If you have a pump track nearby, got kids or are just thick skinned enough to take the ridicule then definitely buy one, they're great fun.
Is the sort of thing that happens to a 40 year old that thinks they want a BMX, enjoy!
I was loving it though
Northwind - notts
2u2r - no pics mate
Is a WTP Crysis MUCH better ?
I wanted a BMX but they always feel like I'm perched on top of them so I got a cruiser. That's much better. I use it for knobbing about, nipping down the shops and impressing girls with.
Some people give me strange looks. I suppose you don't see a 46 year old on a BMX every day but I couldn't care less. It's fun.
Samuri, which one did you go for? I have not only convinced myself I need a cruiser but fully justified it to myself too. Suppose a 47 year old on a BMX will be a rarer sight.
i was riding my bmx with new wheeels last night at corby. love it
Same situation as the OP (only I'm 33) and really wanna give BMX a go!
The bike you've linked to looks OK for the money, but for not much more seems you can get full cromo frame and 48 spline cranks.
I've been looking at one of these... 2013 Diamondback Forum
Can get one for a LOT less than the £450 RRP too, there's a few places selling them for almost cost price right now! Might not win any coolness points with the kids down the skate park, but then neither will being in my 30's and being totally rubbish on a bike!
I bought a We The People Arcade from a local indie BMX shop, £250, absolutely love it. I'm 38 and 16 st. We've got a couple of ace local tracks where I go (Bolehills being the main one) , not been brave enough to race on it yet. Over 20 years since I rode a BMX but enjoying it. Now it's winter, I'm probably going to have to brave the indoor park. Not been laughed at yet though (apart from my next door neighbour who saw me coming back from the butchers on it, but he doesn't count).
to sum up: Do it.
If its any use to anyone I have a 20.5tt eastern wolf dog i recently built up but child no2 has just arrived and I'm really enjoying CX so don't use it I'm about 5'8 and found it fits nice has only been used twice to the chippy, it was built using a mix of second had/new party based around a brand new frame probably looking about 150 posted
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The Flip system was released back in October. It has been available less than a year, and they have become very popular. There was buzz around the cloth diapering community for ages before they finally released and I was desperate to get my hands on a set to try out.
The Flip diapering system is a hybrid system with three different options. You can choose to use the stay dry inserts (just like their microfiber inserts with a stay dry top
layer), their organic inserts (made from organic cotton) or their disposable inserts. It works out great for families who like using cloth at home but still use disposable diapers while out and about or on vacation.
The Flip covers are one size, so they fit from 8-35lbs with three different rise settings. They can be wiped clean between uses and reused over and over again. Although once my son poops, the poo does get on the cover, so I wash it after a poop. But I can reuse the same cover for wet diapers all day long. The flip covers also have snaps, which are great. My covers I got in November still look brand new with very little wear and tear thanks to the snaps.
For those of you who hate stuffing inserts, the Flip system is designed to just lie the insert inside the cover. It can be a little tricky to get it on a squirmy toddler, since the insert shifts around while trying to do up snaps on an active kid who likes to run while getting his/her bum changed.
I love the Flip system but don't use it as much now for my active guy. I find it hard to get a good fit with the snaps and keep the insert in place when my active 1.5 year old wants to be running during a diaper change. I did love these from the time I started using them (my son was 8 months) until just over a year and I can't wait to use them on my new baby!
The Flip covers are priced at $13.95, which is a bit on the pricer side for a cover and doesn't come with any inserts. For a cover+an insert the price is $16.95 for the stay dry and $19.95 for the organic. If you purchase the day pack you get 2 covers and 6 inserts for $59.95 (organic) or $49.95 (stay dry). It works out to be less than $9 a diaper (you can get 6 diaper changes out of the day pack). Of course you can buy multiple inserts at $4.95 each for the stay dry of $9.95 for the organic.
Here are some of the Pros/Cons of the Flip System
- Very trim for a onesize cover. My little guy is very skinny and these fit great and didn't give him a bubble butt at all
- One size so you can use the same covers for two in diapers, and use them from birth until potty training
- You can choose between a stay dry insert, an organic insert or the disposable insert depending on your needs and your babies needs
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- Hard to get on a squirmy, active toddler
Overall the Flip is a great system. I can't wait to try them out on my newborn and see how they fit at the beginning. They are getting neglected more often now because they are just to hard to get on my on the go son!


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I had to tell everyone, if you haven't tried the Snickerdoodle cake recipe tcturtleshell posted last week, give it a try. I made one today and it is delicious! Thanks TC!
I told my DH about that cake... he actually wants me to try one.... so we'll see!
That's on my too do list!
Finally got a chance to get online. I've been baking cakes & making icing... I'm glad you liked the snicker doodle cake Galaglow! Wasn't it yummy!!
Hi TC! The recipe for the snicker doodles cake, is it the one posted on CC search site labels as snicker doodles cake II. I would like to try the recipe as I am always looking to test and taste new recipes. Thanks, TC
Hmm, I think I put it in the forum titled recipes. Take a look over there you should find it. It is good! Let me know how you like it.
Hi TC! I can't find your snicker doodle recipe. Is it the one that serves 12 people. Cause i checked the search on cake central and only two that came up were of the same and it read as follows: Snicker Doodle Cake II, is this the one? Sorry that I'm having trouble locating that recipe. Thanks!
TC posted the recipe here...


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HYATTSVILLE, Md. – There was plenty of excitement on the opening day of the Team Takeover High School Hoops Festival. Andrew Wiggins, the nation's No. 1 player was in the building and he drew a capacity crowd. However, the biggest excitement came in the nightcap as No. 18 Paul VI (Fairfax, Va.) knocked off No. 6 Oak Hill (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) in double-overtime.
Rare show of prospect force
The Oak Hill-Paul VI game was loaded with talent. Spanning high-major talent to low-major prospects, an argument could be made that at any moment in the game 10 Division I prospects were on the floor.
Oak Hill had the most top-end talent, including three ESPN 100 players. Despite the abundance of talent, it's clear this team has not meshed yet. It lacks a major post presence but does feature three wings, two of which – Sindarius Thornwell and Troy Williams – attack the rim aggressively. The team's third wing, guard R.J. Currington, is the team's perimeter marksmen. Currington, who did not sign early, went for 20 points (8-for-18) for Oak Hill. He's a jump shooter who takes a lot of shots, which may surprise first timers considering the company he's keeping. Against Paul VI, he made four of his first five jumpers. Currington would be an elite level mid-major player. Scorers of his ilk, given the lack of available talent, will have more options in the spring.
Paul VI was a much younger, maybe hungrier team than last year and looked like a squad with something to prove after top player Stanford Robinson transferred to Findlay Prep. Sophomore forward Marcus Derrickson was strong out of the gate, displaying range unique for a post. Against Oak Hill, it was his skill and touch inside the arc that made a difference. Speaking of making a difference, sophomore point guard Kevin Dorsey held up well against the Warriors. He defends; plays with energy and his quickness will carry him a long way.
Dion Wiley has top three, embraces the moment
There's a burgeoning high-major recruit in the D.C. area, and he's about to go national. Junior shooting guard Dion Wiley (Oxon Hills, Md./Potomac) can score. There's little doubt about that. He dropped 24 in Saturday's game including 3-of-9 from deep. At this stage of his junior season, Wiley said his top three includes Virginia, Georgetown and Maryland. Each will pursue him ardently. Wiley has size and a scorer's game and there's room for him to get better. He'll settle for a 3-pointer too often and neglects the middle area of the floor. If that area of his game comes along, look out. Potomac's a good team and their best player is a small dose of structure away from continuing his ascent up the charts.
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It looked fantastic on paper: ESPN's No. 2 and No. 3 overall centers, head-to-head in a packed venue. Two future ACC rivals, Kennedy Meeks (North Carolina) and BeeJay Anya (NC State) squared off as DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.) faced West Charlotte (Charlotte, N.C.). The stage was set, the place was packed but the end result didn't match the advance billing. The teams essentially played hot potato, the bigs didn't get involved enough and the matchup failed to entice. The pace of the game was going as such that the interior matchup didn't have a chance.
Anya won the second half of this matchup. During the third quarter he sent Meeks in jeopardy, drawing a pair of fouls and once powering through his foe. When you factor in the fouls in the middle, can you really blame the guards for not feeding the posts more? Maybe the big fellas for not trading more paint in the lane? Either way, a chance to watch two of the highest rated guys at their position yielded little new information. The final numbers were tipped Anya's favor: 14 points and 13 rebounds. Meeks had 11 points and 10 boards. Anya touched it more and did more with his chances, especially in the second half. NC State head coach Mark Gottfried brought his entire staff to watch Anya.


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A DELIVERY driver who used a company credit card to steal more than £2,000 claimed it was revenge for money he felt he was owed, a court heard.
Ken Flint of Kelloe, near Coxhoe, County Durham, was spared prison after stealing £2,135.91 in 24 hours. He admitted 12 charges of fraud by abuse of position and one of theft.
The 25-year-old worked as a delivery driver for P&M Curry and was expected to make 19 daily drop-offs.
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Normally company owner Mark Curry filled the vehicles with fue but on Sepetmber 2 last year Flint called him saying he needed fuel.
Prosecutor Sarah Traynor, told magistrates in Newton Aycliffe, that Flint was given the business credit card.
Shortly afterwards Flint was unable to be traced and his bosses later found his van full of undelivered parcels at the works depot.
Mrs Traynor said: "It was discovered that the credit card had been used to make two transactions of £350 each.
She said they immediately contacted the bank to cancel the credit card and were advised that any purchases made before then which had not yet gone through the system could still go through.
"On September 3 and 4 a number of transactions went through," she added.
"Flint also had a work's Blackberry (mobile phone). T-Mobile contacted Mr Curry to say that the phone had exceeded its monthly minutes total by 385 minutes. This meant a bill for £192.20."
Flint was arrested but gave no explanation for his actions.
John Relton, mitigating, said: "Flint worked for a week at P&M Curry and then asked for his pay.
"He was told he would be paid fortnightly. Then after two weeks he was told he would be paid monthly and it didn't appear to be like that for the other staff.
"He felt that he was owed three to four times the amount of money he took. He can do no more than apologise to the court."
The magistrates imposed an 18-week jail sentence on each charge to run concurrently suspended for a year.
He was also ordered to pay £85 costs and an £80 victim surcharge.
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Hyakka Ryouran Samurai Brides makes a splash with its 5th disc release, distributing yet another gratifying bonus episode detailing an additional visit to a conveniently steamless bathhouse and exhibiting the typical nude bathing scenes the series has so tirelessly reproduced every other episode.
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How many times have you crawled under a desk to plug in a USB cable only to find that you are putting the cable in upside-down? Tripp-Lite has an answer to this modern-day problem: cables that work either way you try them.
It may sound like magic, but the key to these new cables is that rather than having a standard Type A plug with a single set of USB contacts that are oriented in one direction, the Tripp-Lite Reversible USB plugs have two sets of connectors pointing in opposite directions that are separated by a thin piece of plastic. It's a simple and elegant concept that allows the plugs to be used in either orientation.
There are a wide variety of reversible cables available that work with data at up to 480Mbps and can deliver up to 5-volts of electricity for charging a phone or tablet. There are regular Type A to Type B USB cables, but only the Type A plug can do the reversible trick. While they work with both USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices, there aren't any reversible USB 3.0 cables.
In addition to full-size USB plugs, Tripp-Lite also makes Reversible USB cables with Mini- and Micro-USB connectors on the other end. There are even very useful Type A to Type A cables and USB extension cords. Some of the cables even have right angle plugs for tight situations. They come in cable lengths of 0.9-, 1.8- or 3-meter lengths, but nothing shorter for charging a phone without having a tangle of cable to deal with.
The plugs have been designed and tested to stand up to 10,000 insertions without damage. The Tripp-Lite cables come with a lifetime warranty.
Priced at between $2.50 and $12 a cable, they cost no more than no-name cables. I used these unique cables for everything from connecting my phone and a variety of tablets to using an external hard drive and scanner. These plugs are a big step forward for convenience, although I wish that other cables, like for HDMI, VGA and DisplayPort connections, were capable of this plug magic.
Tripp-Lite Reversible USB cables
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LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas - Child Protective Services has taken custody of two-year-old twin girls after they were allegedly found naked and locked in a bedroom of a Liberty County home. According to the Liberty County Sheriff's Department, the room contained only a single blanket and smelled of human waste.
The sheriff's department said it was called to a home in the 200 block of County Road 2283 Saturday morning by federal probation officers who had gone to the home to check on the girls' mother, who is awaiting trial on a human trafficking charge.
The probation officers said the woman wasn't there, but her sister, Amy Castillo, allowed them into the home. While inside, the officers heard scratching coming from a door leading to a bedroom.
After getting permission from Castillo, the double locked door was opened and the girls were found inside the room.
According to the sheriff's department, EMS crews examined the children at the scene and found them to be in satisfactory physical condition.
Castillo, 27, is facing charges of child abandonment and endangerment.
The sheriff's office said the girls' mother also arrived at the scene during the investigation and told them she had only been gone for a short time. They have submitted a probable cause complaint to the Liberty County District Attorney's Office and are waiting to hear whether charges against the mother will be accepted.
A neighbor said she was shocked to hear about the allegations.
"As far as I know, she's a great mom," said Amy Chamness. "I don't know what happened. I've been gone all day and I show up at the scene and there are cops everywhere."
Chamness said she sees the girls outside playing all the time and they often play with her own children.
A spokesperson for CPS said the two girls will be taken a hospital to be checked out and then placed in a foster home. The agency will be asking a judge to sign an emergency removal order on Monday.
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SAN FRANCISCO — One of Silicon Valleys founding companies, Fairchild Semiconductor, is refocusing its efforts on integrated power components for mobile and green electronics, promising to tighten lead times for its products.
Today, 50 to 60% of Fairchilds products are MOSFETS, and 30 to 40% are higher-level integrated circuits. Fairchild plans to integrate MOSFET and insulated-gate bipolar transistors into advanced power modules.
"Our vision is clear -- anticipate the power efficiencies demanded by tomorrow's electronic products and deliver an amazing design experience," said Vijay Ullal, Fairchild's president and Fairchild COO.
A new brand campaign and logo, the "Power to Amaze," symbolizes the company's renewed efforts to tackle today's hot markets in energy, mobility, and the cloud.
With its new focus, Fairchild will transition from niche standalone products to higher integration products for mobile devices. For the cloud, the company will provide power-supply solutions for datacenters and low-power networked sensors.
Fairchild will maintain its focus on motor control, automotive, and lighting markets. Specific automotive targets include electronic power steering, ignition, and electric vehicles. It also is developing a portfolio of building blocks for LED lighting.
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I understand what you guys are saying. I do my designs from scratch as well and although it does seem unfair just think about it this way. People who are using these stock images are limiting themselves to whatever images are available. If your design is good and original then it should get the votes it deserves and it shouldn't matter whether or not they are using stock images.
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The winners for the Dark Knight T Shirts are here. Some of the best drawings and digital renderings Design By Humans has ever seen. From Bane's angry face, to the stealth actions of Batman; each new Dark Knight Rises shirt has story of their own.
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The final fight between Batman and Bane under the depths of the bat signal put this design at the top of Christopher Nolan's list. Hello, Mr. Wayne features many fantastic design elements. This tee captures contrast, shadows and highlights to create an intense fight scene. Action, leading lines, and brilliant contrast make a t shirt worth a thousand words.
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@ castello: I see what you're saying, however, the rules state that:
Work: Any concepts, creative designs, drawings, or artwork without limitation and including in particular any new renderings of the Pre-existing Material, produced by You for entry into the Contest in accordance with the Contest Rules.
Pre-existing Material: All information and material supplied to You as part of Your participation in the Contest including, without limitation, one or more of the following: style guides depicting DC's characters and properties, product concepts, ideas, creative designs, drawings, specifications, artwork, still photographs, names, logos, pictorial and literary representations of fictional characters, companies, places and things.
2. By clicking "I Agree" below, You acknowledge and agree that You are entering into this Agreement in consideration of the opportunity granted to You by DC to use the Pre-existing Material as part of Your entry into the Contest.
3. You acknowledge and agree that DC is sharing or has shared with You the Pre-existing Material for the purposes of developing and/or creating the Work and that You are permitted to use the Pre-existing Material and/or the Work solely for the purposes of the Contest as specified by the Contest Rules.
But I would wholeheartedly agree with you should anyone be using pre-existing materials not produced by WB…although it could be argued that those photographs were not supplied to those entrants directly. But if Warner Bros. has them posted on the internet, would that be considered supplying them? Hmmm…
Many participants have drawn their designs based on photographs that are not your property. This is unfair to the other participants that are doing our work from scratch.
I hope they make a thorough review and act accordingly, because they are breaching of rules.
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My new submission. I call it "Fire Burns, Smoke Rises" hoping it gets the OK!
@ Beedham: Christopher Nolan will be choosing the top 3 out of the top 10, so you have to make at least top 10 for him to even see yours.
@ OPTIKblok: Is your thumbnail image 640×480 as well? Because it's supposed to be 320×240. ALSO, if you're doing this in Photoshop, you'll need to make sure there's no empty space on your canvas (Those grey and white checker patterns) otherwise PS will crop your image down automatically. You can simply resize your image (NOT the canvas), OR add a background. (e.g. a solid block of color or a blown up image of the artwork.)
Hi Fellow Humans,
My design got rejected for the following reason:
"Format: Your design was not formatted properly for submission."
Examples given in the rejection email are that the design "is not in RGB" or "distorted or out of proportion". I sent the design in RGB just like it sets out in the DBH 101 page and I sent the artwork and placement files at 640 × 480 pixels as requested. When uploading the artwork file (which is a design in portrait orientation), the online uploader complained that the file was the wrong dimensions so I rotated the design and sent it as a landscape orientation and then it uploaded successfully. Could this have anything to do with this ruling given in the rejection email?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
@Beedham My first two were rejected…
@martinmeehan the rules say you can only have 2 submission maximum i think?
@JustPetrucci i think the first 3 places are of Nolan's choice but 4th-10th place are point based
Submitted my third design yesterday. Hope this one doesn't get rejected. Haven't heard anything yet so taking that as a good sign so far. Fingers crossed. :)
I don't think it's so much people copying concepts as much as it is the concept being obvious and simple. (e.g. Bane and Batman sharing a face, Batman made of something like buildings, or something dissolving into bats. I mean, come on. Who DIDN'T think of those concepts?) And considering that it takes about a week for one's artwork to appear on the site, I think coincidence is a better explanation than copying.
Secondly, I've noticed people who plagiarize artwork have been getting removed or denied. (Serves them right, those unimaginative cheap buzzards!)
That percentage question is a good one though; how much IS riding on the votes?
Hello fellow Humans,
I wanted to join TDKR, I just have a few questions:
*what will happen to the submissions of artists that copied concepts of others
*what will happen to the artists that have used other designers materials without consent to the original owner/artist.?
*how many percentage is the "voting" compared to the other winning factors?
Thanks in advance Humans! :D
Ohhh…Hm. I'm fairly certain that's not even possible to do in Microsoft Office Photo Editor. :P
You could be super ghetto and try Microsoft Paint? But it would probably be a better idea to just find someone with Photoshop or try Googling "free photo editing software."
Oh, but what if you use microsoft office photo manager?
Yeah, I always take the time to read those big scary documents of rules just to know what I'm getting into. Because I'm nerdy. I guess.
@ Sorool: Download one of the DBH t-shirt templates in the DBH 101 section. (That's the easiest way anyway) Open it in Photoshop and place your image in the layer where it says "design" (or something like that) and then you can do a free transform to size it up how you want.
Thanks JustPetrucci ; ) . I've been in so many contests and they didn't follow the rules at the end of the contest, but i see this is a different web, serious, I think they are doing things right, that's fine.
17. SELECTION OF WINNERS. Between April 14, 2012 and April 22, 2012 (the "Contest Period"), all approved submissions will be posted the DBH Site. During the Contest Period, DBH Site users may vote a maximum of once per day by visiting the DBH Site and voting on a given Work. Subsequent votes in excess of stated maximum per voting day by a single DBH Site user may be disqualified. The use of any automated launching or entry software or any other mechanical or electronic means that permits visitors to vote repeatedly is prohibited. Upon verification of the results from the public vote, DBH will take the results into consideration when evaluating the five (5) winners of the contest ("Winners"). Entrant acknowledges and agrees that the public votes are a factor in the winner selection process. DBH retains sole discretion in selecting the Winners, which will be based on, among other factors, public votes, uniqueness of design, sale-ability, public comments, and DC and WBCP approval.
(Yes, I actually DID read the rules and regulations…) ;P
Isn't this contest for 18yrs and older? I'm beginning to think there're kids entering this contest because all I hear is people whining! Common guys, stop all the complaining, do you best and have fun! :D
DYOKER – No.
In my opinion the voting sistem for this contest is not fair…there are so many people that has been in this web for over 2-3 or more years, they have so many friends, followers, etc…an easy way to win lot of votes with their participations. U_U
What do you think of this guys?
@ sagat yes abstract designs are ok but you will need at least one element from the movie clearly visible.


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OK, we've finished reading the Feb 2011 edition of @EBMedicine's Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article on pneumonia:
Jadavji T (2011). An Evidence-Based Review Of Pediatric Pneumonia In The ED. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice, 8(2). [Abstract and subscription link]
Let's not muck around — here are 8 Q-and-As to test whether you're a (wo)man or an amoeba when it comes to childhood pneumonia…
Q1. From a global perspective, how important is childhood pneumonia?
Pneumonia is the no. 1 killer of children worldwide.
There are over 2 million deaths per year from pneumonia, accounting for 1 in 5 deaths of children under 5 years of age. This is more than AIDS, malaria and measles combined.
Q2. How is pneumonia diagnosed?
Definitions of pneumonia are hard to pin down!
In the simplest clincal terms, pneumonia is simply an infection resulting in lower respiratory tract dysfunction in the presence of radiographic abnormalities on chest x-ray.
A chest radiograph should be considered in children with prolonged cough, high or prolonged fever and in the presence of focal respiratory signs other than wheeze (especially if there are multiple signs and symptoms).
In resource poor settings, WHO guidelines for pneumonia in children aged 2 months to 5 years states that a clinical diagnosis can be made if the child has a cough and fast or difficult breathing. Tachypnea according to age is defined as:
- RR>60 if <2 months, RR>50 if 2 months to 12 months, and RR>40 if 12 months or older.
Q3. How should respiratory rate be measured?
Respiratory rate should be measured by observation of an awake child who is not crying over 60 seconds.
Measurement of respiratory rate will vary according to:
- method of measurement: lower respiratory rate for observation than electronic measurement, which are both less than for measurement by auscultation.
- duration of measurement: increased RR if measured over 15 seconds rather than 60 seconds.
- child activity: respiratory rate is increased if crying or active, decreased if asleep.
Q4. What is occult pneumonia?
Occult pneumonia refers to the presence of CXR abnormalities consistent with pneumonia in a febrile child with no evidence of tachypnea or focal respiratory signs. In the current post-vaccination age, about 5-7% of cases of diagnosed pneumonia are occult.
Q5. How can viral pneumonia be distinguished from bacterial pneumonia?
Viral and bacterial causation cannot be reliably distinguished in usual clinical practice.
In modern times, even with a comprehensive search for a cause, the underlying etiology of pneumonia remains unknown in over 20% of cases. Furthermore, viral and bacterial causes may coexist.
Traditionally the appearance of the chest radiograph was felt to help distinguish between viral and bacterial causation:
- Viral pneumonias classically show perihilar bronchial thickening, interstitial opacities and hyperinflation.
- Bacterial pneumonias classically cause lobar consolidation.
In reality, either radiographic appearance may be seen in viral or bacterial causes.
Age is the best predictor of the likely cause of pneumonia in children.
Q6. What is the likely cause of pneumonia in the following age groups (in order!):
1 month to 2 years
(NB. 3 weeks to 3 years: pneumonitis syndrome may be caused by: Chlamydia pneumoniae, RSV, parainfluenza virus, Bordetella pertussis)
2 – 5 years
6-18 years
Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae, influenza A, other respiratory viruses
The choice of antibiotics depends on the likely cause, and the severity of illness, and should be guided by local practice guidelines and sensitivity patterns.
Q7. Which children with pneumonia require admission?
There is little evidence to guide us in deciding who to admit to hospital.
Hospitalisation should be considered when:
- age < 6months (more likely to rapidly deteriorate)
- hypoxemia (Sp02 <92% OA)
- toxic appearance or severe respiratory distress
- suspected complications (e.g. empyema)
- immunocompromise
- vomiting, dehydration or not tolerating oral intake
- social circumstances
Q8. How has the epidemiology of pneumonia in children changed since the introduction of pneumococcal vaccination?
The introduction of pneumococcal vaccination has decreased the rates of pneumonia, and in particular has reduced rates of pneumococcal hospitalisations. However, the rates of empyema complicating pneumonia have increased, although pneumococcal disease is now less likely to be the cause. MRSA should be considered in this setting, along with the administration of vancomycin.


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Intronaut brings a unique style to the table of metal. On one side of the spectrum, they bring a style that is almost Opeth-like. There is fast paced riffs mixed with moments of clarity, so to speak. Their progressive style really shines through on the opening track. However, I think that their style is geared more towards melodic death, sporting an early In Flames type of sound at times. Not vocally, but definitely instrumentally. Intronaut does a good job at melody, where other American bands tend to fall short. And yet, at times, among the melody and progressive style there are shards of brutality that glisten through as well. There are moments when they let the drums go wild and the riffing becomes very fast (check out track 3). It is almost harmonius, the mixture they offer. There is one flaw though. The production is not very good, and at times it takes away from what the music really is. Hopefully when they put out a full release the production is more honed.
Intronaut offers up a progressive style with melody and a dash of brutality. So if you're a fan of Opeth or melodic death metal in general, check these guys out.


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Court refuses bail for domestic dispute gunwoman
A woman accused of attempted murder after a shooting incident in Darwin's rural area last week has been refused bail.
The woman appeared in the Darwin Magistrates Court today.
She has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a woman in the chest and a man in the hand.
Police believe the incident involved a domestic dispute.
The magistrate denied bail, saying she still posed a serious risk to the victims and a child.
The court heard the woman had breached previous court orders.
The magistrate said the case would undoubtedly end in a custodial sentence.
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The 1989 Topps Seattle Mariners MLB Team Set contains 30 Seattle Mariners baseball cards including Star Players like Jay Buhner, Mark Langston, Alvin Davis and the Mike Schooler rookie card. All cards in the set are listed below.
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So the magical email went out today for those that are involved in the Team Titleist Community. Who in our FJA is going to one of these events? I am headed to the San Diego - Del Mar Outing December 5th...
No email for me yet, but was told all emails haven't been sent out yet! I know a TCC member is going with you Chris.. That's where LeBron just got married!
I am waiting on the Texas list.
Congratulations. Have fun. I think these outings are great for the company and the community members.
I'll be at the Texas outing November 6th
Not sure yet. I currently traveling in SanFran and will be home on Thurs. Need to speak with the boss to see what date works best
I may not get invite as I went last year.. Top notch!
Hi Todd,
Thanks for the post. Just to clarify, only a few invites have been sent out.
We will be extending a limited number of invites to Team Titleist members for the different events. We'll do our best to include as many people as possible but we won't be able to invite everyone.
As always, the more you participate and the more engaged you are with Team Titleist, from posting in the discussions and adding blog comments, the more likely you potentially open the doors to these Team Titleist opportunities.
And remember, to complete your profile on Team Titleist to ensure your name gets into the pool of potential invites.
Hope this helps clarify.
Mike DePaolo
Team Titleist Manager
I was fortunate enough to get an invite and chose San Diego. Such a privilege. The Acushnet family really are generous.
Can't wait to tee it up and to meet fellow TT and FJC members.
i've been trying to get more involved with Team Titleist, but i find it's harder to do than it is here. i feel like if i commented on a lot of the posts, i wouldn't be adding anything but a post to my name.
Heading to the Texas outing November 6th
What course in Texas?
Got invite but cannot attend any of the dates...
Wolfdancer Golf Club
Think I will be going to the Florida one.


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Santa Clara, CA--November 26, 1996--Applied Materials Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) announced that Orion Corp. I, its wholly-owned subsidiary, has commenced a cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Opal Inc. at $18.50 per share.
The offer is being made pursuant to the previously announced merger agreement between Applied Materials and Opal. The offer is conditioned upon, among other things, the tender of a majority of the shares outstanding on a fully diluted basis. The offer and withdrawal rights are scheduled to expire at 12:00 midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1996. Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. is acting as the Dealer Manager in connection with the offer and Georgeson & Company Inc. is acting as the Information Agent in connection with the offer.
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Consumers Energy Warning Customers To Beware Of 'Green Dot' Phone Scam
118 cases have been reported in the state of Michigan since November 22. Several have come from Genesee County.
Get details on a "Green Dot" phone scam targeting Consumers Energy customers here.
Reports of this "Green Dot" scam have come from all across the state since November 22. 118 so far, several from Genesee County.
Consumers Energy customers are contacted by phone and told that they must pay their bill within an hour's time. The caller can speak English or Spanish and tells the customer to purchase a "Green Dot" prepaid credit card from a local drug store or supermarket. The intended target is then directed to call an 866 toll-free phone number to pay their energy bill with that card.
"Our customers should know that Consumers Energy never demands payment over the phone using only a Green Dot card." the company said in a statement.
If you have questions or concerns, or you think you may have been a victim of this scam, contact Consumers Energy at 800-477-5050.
For some great tips on how to avoid utility fraud, CLICK HERE.