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- While Margaery Tyrell is speaking with Flea Bottom orphans in King's Landing and her handmaidens hand out carved toys, an email notification sound can be heard coming from a computer on set.
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Perceptive viewers of the original run/Blu-ray/DVD release of the season 1 episode Fire and Blood can spot a prosthetic head resembling former US President George W. Bush propped up on a pole. According to the DVD/BD commentary, showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss explained the head's presence thusly: "George Bush's head appears in a couple of beheading scenes. It's not a choice, it's not a political statement. We just had to use whatever heads we had lying around."
The showrunners later apologized for the use of the prop, maintaining that they intended no disrespect. HBO also chimed in, saying: "We were deeply dismayed to see this and find it unacceptable, disrespectful and in very bad taste. We made this clear to the executive producers of the series who apologized immediately for this inadvertent careless mistake. We are sorry this happened and will have it removed from any future DVD production."
HBO removed the original episode from digital circulation and altered the appearance of the head using CGI. Subsequent disc and digital releases now feature the altered head, seen below to the right (left: original appearance):
DVD Dragon Eggs (Easter Eggs)
Season 1 DVD/Blu-Ray Release[edit]
There are hidden goodies found within the set that unlock audition footage from the cast. While the video is playing, open the features menu and scroll to the bottom. When the dragon egg becomes available, another scroll-down arrow will pop up. Scroll down and select the egg.
Disc 1: Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner), during the character bios in the feature menu. Viserys Targaryen (Harry Loyd), during the scene where they first meet Khal Drogo.
Disc 2: Syrio Forel (Miltos Yerolemou), when he and Arya first meet. Sandor Clegane (Rory McCann), during the joust when Petyr Baelish is telling Sansa how the Hound got his scars.
Disc 4: Khal Drogo (Jason Momoa), during the speech about invading Westeros.
Disc 5: Arya (Maisie Williams), in the "Making of" featurette while Maisie is talking about the books being too adult to read.


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Changhua Wu, Greater China Director, The Climate Group, responds to the recent news that China has hit new records in air pollution.
Last week China's capital officially reached unprecedented levels of air pollution. On January 12, 2013, Beijing's air quality index raced past levels considered hazardous.
We may have been able to see the thick smog for ourselves, but now the truth is unavoidable, as Beijing's monitoring station readings all state that pollution levels have soared past the most dangerous limits.
The city government is making a serious effort to respond to the crisis: it issues an unprecedented set of new anti-pollution measures during the weekend, targeting everything from construction sites to idle car engines.
It is probably the most persistent, concerted attempt to tackle what has become probably the most visible side-effect of China's new prosperity.
While impressive economic growth rockets across the nation, Chinese people are left with a bad taste in their mouths: one of transport and industrial fumes, at a density signalled by the World Health Organization (WHO) as extremely unsafe. Once famed for its cyclists, Beijing is instead choked by traffic.
And it's not just Beijing. The same toxic air is filling lungs and causing disease in major cities across Asia.
Most of the blame for the heavy pollution can be laid on industry, as it speeds up activities in a bid to support the region's rapid expansion.
Accordingly, when alarms were first raised last week, factories were ordered to halt production to help slow the rising pollution levels. It may have helped, but this is just a temporary measure.
To me, the long term answer is obvious. China desperately needs to accelerate its clean revolution, in order to accommodate its growing economy sustainably, and healthily.
A clean revolution is the transformation to a world of clean and accessible energy. To cities busy with sustainable mobility. It is a low carbon world with a thriving economy, stable employment, energy security, and where the quality of life of communities is enhanced.
China, and other Asian cities, should place clean technology investment at the heart of all economic growth plans.
Adopting innovative new clean technologies and driving clean energy investment will benefit businesses, boost global competitiveness, cut down on energy costs and ease traditional energy use and its associated pollution.
The nation is already known as a world leader in the clean energy sector, boasting clean energy investment of a record US$68 billion in 2012, which was driven largely by solar. China now makes up a quarter of global clean energy investment, which now stands at US$269 billion.
And according to China's State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC), electricity generated from clean energy sources climbed 3.9% to an increase of 28.5% year on year in 2012, reaching 1.07 trillion kilowatt hours.
China has already begun to restructure its economy and transform the way it grows for good. But its business and government leaders must do more.
In light of the widespread Chinese media attention that this 'air-pocalypse' has caused, it is clear that the nation holds the issue as of highest importance.
It is with this in mind that we can only hope China's new generation of leaders take the opportunity that is laid before them, to create a cleaner, better, more prosperous future. For all.

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A wide variety of benthic species (those that spend most of their lives on the seabed), especially flatfish.
A type of bottom trawl in which the horizontal opening of the net is provided by a heavy beam mounted at each end on guides or skids that travel along the seabed. On sandy or muddy bottoms, a series of 'tickler' chains are strung between the skids ahead of the net to stir up the fish from the seabed and chase them into the net. On rocky grounds, these tickers are replaced with chain matting. Several trawls are towed, one on each side of the vessel, and the largest trawls have beams up to 12 m long.
Bottom trawling and dredging are destructive and wasteful, especially beam trawling - seabed ecosystems are ploughed up and a wide range of organisms are crushed in the path of the trawl or scooped up in the nets. While the magnitude of these impacts are not the same for all bottom trawl fisheries, and depend on certain factors (e.g. the type of trawl gear used, habitat composition, life history of component species, the natural disturbance regime), even for those bottom trawls operating in the least sensitive benthic environments, these areas are often regularly trawled so have little chance to recover, and there are significant levels of bycatch. Fish that are too small or of the wrong species are thrown overboard, dead or dying. Demersal otter trawls commonly throw away over 30% of their catches (by weight) while beam trawls throw away up to 70% of their catches (by weight).
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Charlton Athletic have confirmed the appointment of Jose Riga as head coach.
The 56-year-old, who was working as a technical director in AC Milan's youth academy, took the Addicks' training on Tuesday morning just hours after the sacking of manager Chris Powell.
Riga, who will be assisted by Karel Fraeye, will take charge of his first game when Huddersfield Town visit The Valley in the Sky Bet Championship on Wednesday night.
Riga has worked with Charlton owner Roland Duchatelet at Standard Liege - another club the Belgian businessman owns - having appointed him there in 2011.
He took Standard to last-16 of the Europa League in his first season in charge and has also managed R.A.E.C. Mons.
Former England internaitonal Powell, who guided the Addicks to the League One title in 2012, was relieved of his duties on Tuesday morning despite revealing he had agreed financial terms on a new contract last week.
But he clashed with Duchatelet over the club's recruitment policy after the Belgian businessman brought in a host of foreign players in January from Standard - while selling key men such as Dale Stephens and Yann Kermorgant.
Former Addicks left-back Powell, 44, did not name a single one of those new players in his final starting line-up, Sunday's 2-0 FA Cup defeat at Sheffield United which signalled the end of his three-year reign.
Duchatelet said of Powell's exit: "We have been working with Chris Powell and his representatives for a couple of weeks to try to agree a contract extension which would have seen us continue to work together.
"There was good progress, but we could not reach an agreement over the club's football strategy going forward
"The situation put a strain on the working relationship between Chris and the board. Therefore I think it is best for all parties that we part ways at this stage.
"I would like to thank Chris for his commitment and hard work over the past three years. The club enjoyed a number of good times under his leadership.
"However, given the club's position in the league and the number of important fixtures upcoming, I felt this difficult decision was unavoidable at this time.
"I can assure supporters this was not an easy decision, but it has been made with the club's future in mind. Time will tell if it is the right decision."
Charlton are currently bottom of the Championship, four points adrift of safety, but their cup run and a spate of postponements means they have at least three games in hand on the clubs above them.
Riga could face anger from the terraces with fans unhappy at the decision to axe Powell and concerned that Charlton are becoming a feeder club to Standard Liege.
Powell's sacking also provoked criticism from his former players. Midfielder Stephens, who was sold to Brighton in January, said on Twitter: "This game is ruthless, can't say I'm surprised. No place for loyalty unfortunately, he deserved better."
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Raynaud's Phenomenon
August 2012
Questions and Answers about Raynaud's Phenomenon
This booklet contains general information about Raynaud's phenomenon. It describes what Raynaud's phenomenon is, who gets it, and what happens during an attack. It also explains how Raynaud's phenomenon is diagnosed and treated. At the end is a list of key words to help you understand the terms used in this booklet. If you have further questions after reading this booklet, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor.
What Is Raynaud's Phenomenon?
Raynaud's phenomenon is a condition that affects the blood vessels in the extremities—generally, the fingers and toes. It is characterized by episodic attacks, called vasospastic attacks, in which the blood vessels in the digits (fingers and toes) constrict (narrow), usually in response to cold temperatures and/or emotional stress. When this condition occurs on its own, it is called primary Raynaud's phenomenon. When it occurs with another condition such as scleroderma or lupus, it is called secondary Raynaud's phenomenon.
- Who Gets Raynaud's Phenomenon?
- What Happens During an Attack?
- What Is the Difference Between Primary and Secondary Raynaud's Phenomenon?
- How Does a Doctor Diagnose Raynaud's Phenomenon?
- What Is the Treatment for Raynaud's Phenomenon?
- What Research Is Being Conducted on Raynaud's Phenomenon?
- Where Can People Find More Information About Raynaud's Phenomenon?
- Key Words
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Who Gets Raynaud's Phenomenon?
Although people of any age can have Raynaud's phenomenon, the primary form typically begins before the age of 30. Women are more likely than men to have Raynaud's phenomenon. It appears to be more common in people who live in colder climates. This is likely true because people with the disorder have more Raynaud's attacks during periods of colder weather.
Studies suggest that 3 to 12.5 percent of men and 6 to 20 percent of women report symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon. For most, the symptoms are mild and not associated with any blood vessel or tissue damage.
Most people with Raynaud's phenomenon have the primary form, which is not associated with any underlying disease. In fact, in these individuals it is thought to be an exaggeration of normal responses to cold temperature and/or stress.
When Raynaud's phenomenon is caused by or associated with an underlying disease, it is referred to as secondary Raynaud's phenomenon. Secondary Raynaud's phenomenon tends to begin later in life than the primary form.
It is common for patients with a connective tissue disease to have Raynaud's phenomenon. It occurs in more than 90 percent of people with scleroderma. It is also common in people with systemic lupus erythematosus and with Sjögren's syndrome. Secondary Raynaud's phenomenon may also be associated with exposure to vibrating tools such as jackhammers, which cause trauma to the hands and wrists. And it may be linked to certain drugs, such as chemotherapy agents, or to chemicals such as vinyl chloride.
What Happens During an Attack?
Attacks of Raynaud's phenomenon are caused by an intensification of the body's natural response to cold. When a person is exposed to cold, the body's normal response is to slow the loss of heat and preserve its core temperature. Blood vessels in the surface of the skin are called thermoregulatory vessels because they react to changes in the ambient temperature. To maintain normal core temperature, these specialized blood vessels in the skin surface constrict and move blood from arteries near the surface to veins deeper in the body. But for people who have Raynaud's phenomenon, the thermoregulatory vessels overreact to cold exposure with sudden and intense spasmodic contractions of these small blood vessels that supply blood to the skin of the fingers, toes, ears, face, and other body areas.
Once an attack begins, a person may experience three phases (though not all people have all three) of skin color changes—typically from white to blue to red—in the fingers or toes. Whiteness (called pallor) may occur in response to spasms of the arterioles (small branches of an artery) and the resulting collapse of the arteries supplying the fingers and toes. Blueness (cyanosis) may appear because the fingers or toes are not getting enough oxygen-rich blood. Finally, as the arterioles dilate (relax) and blood returns to the digits, redness (rubor) may occur.
During the attack, the fingers or toes may feel cold and numb as blood flow to them is interrupted. As the attack ends and blood flow returns, fingers or toes may throb and tingle. Typically, the blood flow to the skin will remain low until the skin is rewarmed. After warming, it usually takes 15 minutes to recover normal blood flow to the skin.
What Is the Difference Between Primary and Secondary Raynaud's Phenomenon?
In medical literature, primary Raynaud's phenomenon may also be called idiopathic Raynaud's phenomenon, primary Raynaud's syndrome, or Raynaud's disease. There is no known cause for primary Raynaud's phenomenon. It is more common than the secondary form and often is so mild the patient never seeks medical attention. It generally is an annoyance that causes little disability. Secondary Raynaud's phenomenon is a more complex and serious disorder.
The most common cause of secondary Raynaud's phenomenon is connective tissue disease. The condition most commonly occurs with scleroderma or lupus, but is also associated with Sjögren's syndrome, dermatomyositis, and polymyositis. Some of these diseases reduce blood flow to the fingers and toes by causing blood vessel walls to thicken and the vessels to constrict too easily.
Other possible causes of secondary Raynaud's phenomenon are carpal tunnel syndrome and obstructive arterial disease (blood vessel disease). Some drugs are also linked to Raynaud's phenomenon. They include beta-blockers, used to treat high blood pressure; ergotamine preparations, used for migraine headaches; certain agents used in cancer chemotherapy; and drugs, such as over–the–counter cold medication and narcotics, that cause vasoconstriction.
People in certain occupations may be more vulnerable to secondary Raynaud's phenomenon. Some workers in the plastics industry who are exposed to vinyl chloride, for example, develop a scleroderma-like illness, of which Raynaud's phenomenon can be a part. Workers who operate vibrating tools can develop a type of Raynaud's phenomenon called vibration-induced white finger.
Severe cases of Raynaud's phenomenon—usually of the secondary form—can lead to problems such as skin ulcers (sores) or gangrene (tissue death) in the fingers and toes, which can be painful and difficult to treat.
How Does a Doctor Diagnose Raynaud's Phenomenon?
Most doctors find it fairly easy to diagnose Raynaud's phenomenon but find it more difficult to identify the form of the disorder.
Physicians can now distinguish primary from secondary Raynaud's phenomenon with a complete history and physical examination. Sometimes, special blood testing is needed. If the evaluation and special testing studies are normal, then the diagnosis of primary Raynaud's phenomenon can be made and it is unlikely to change into a secondary form. Interestingly, about 30 percent of first-degree relatives of patients with primary Raynaud's phenomenon also have the condition. This finding suggests that primary Raynaud's phenomenon is determined by some yet-to-be discovered genetic trait.
A few tests can help the doctor distinguish between primary and secondary Raynaud's phenomenon. They are:
- Nailfold capillaroscopy. During this test, the doctor puts a drop of oil on the patient's nailfolds, the skin at the base of the fingernail. The doctor then examines the nailfolds under a microscope to look for problems in the tiny blood vessels called capillaries. If the capillaries are enlarged or malformed, the patient may have a connective tissue disease.
- Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test. In this blood test, the doctor determines whether the body is producing special proteins called antibodies that are directed against the nuclei of the body's cells. These abnormal antibodies are often found in people who have connective tissue diseases or other autoimmune disorders.
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR or sed rate). This is a laboratory test for inflammation that measures how quickly red blood cells fall to the bottom of a test tube of unclotted blood. Rapidly descending cells (an elevated sed rate) indicate inflammation in the body.
What Is the Treatment for Raynaud's Phenomenon?
The aims of treatment are to reduce the number and severity of attacks and to prevent tissue damage and loss of tissue in the fingers and toes. Most doctors are conservative in treating patients with primary Raynaud's phenomenon because they do not get tissue damage. For these patients, doctors tend to recommend nondrug treatments before moving onto medications. For patients with secondary Raynaud's phenomenon, medications are more often prescribed, because severe attacks with ulcers or tissue damage are more likely.
In the most severe cases, Raynaud's causes ulcers and serious tissue damage that does not respond to medications. Doctors may use a surgical procedure called a digital sympathectomy with adventitial stripping (which involves removing the tissue and nerves around the blood vessels supplying the affected digits). Although this procedure may result in reducing symptoms and healing tissue, it only helps temporarily and therefore is reserved for difficult cases.
The most common treatments and self-help measures are described below.
Nondrug Treatments and Self-Help Measures
The following nondrug treatments and self-help measures can decrease the severity of Raynaud's attacks and promote overall well-being.
- Take action during an attack. You can decrease both its length and severity by a few simple actions. The first and most important one is avoid the cold. Warming the body and the hands or feet is also helpful. If you're outside and the weather is cold, go indoors. Run warm water over your fingers or toes or soak them in a bowl of warm water to warm them. If a stressful situation triggers the attack, get out of the stressful situation, if possible, and relax. Although biofeedback and similar nondrug methods are used, formal studies have suggested they are not helpful.
- Keep warm. It is important not only to keep the extremities warm, but also to avoid chilling any part of the body. Remember, a drop in the body's core temperature triggers the attack. Shifting temperature (for example, rapidly moving from 90 degrees outside to a 70-degree air-conditioned room) and damp rainy weather are to be avoided. In cold weather, pay particular attention to dressing. Several layers of loose clothing, socks, hats, and gloves or mittens are recommended. A hat is important because a great deal of body heat is lost through the scalp. Keep feet warm and dry. Some people find it helpful to wear mittens and socks to bed during the winter. Chemical warmers, such as small heating pouches that can be placed in pockets, mittens, boots, or shoes, can give added protection during long periods outdoors.
People who have secondary Raynaud's phenomenon should talk to their doctors before exercising outdoors in cold weather.
In warm weather, be aware that air conditioning also can trigger attacks. Setting the thermostat at a higher temperature or wearing a sweater indoors can help prevent an attack. Some people find it helpful to use insulated drinking glasses and to put on gloves before handling frozen or refrigerated foods.
- Do not smoke. The nicotine in cigarettes causes the skin temperature to drop, which may lead to an attack.
- Avoid aggravating medications such as vasconstrictors, which cause the blood vessels to narrow. Vasoconstrictors include beta-blockers, many cold preparations, caffeine, narcotics, some migraine headache medications, some chemotherapeutic drugs, and some blood pressure medications. Some studies also associate the use of estrogen with Raynaud's phenomenon.
- Control stress. Because stress and emotional upsets may trigger an attack, particularly for people who have primary Raynaud's phenomenon, learning to recognize and avoid stressful situations may help control the number of attacks. Many people have found that relaxation can help decrease the number and severity of attacks. Local hospitals and other community organizations, such as schools, often offer programs in stress management.
- Exercise regularly. Many doctors encourage patients who have Raynaud's phenomenon—particularly the primary form—to exercise regularly. Most people find that exercise promotes overall well-being, increases energy level, helps control weight, and promotes cardiovascular fitness and restful sleep. Patients with Raynaud's phenomenon should talk to their doctors before starting an exercise program.
- See a doctor. People with Raynaud's phenomenon should see their doctors if they are worried or frightened about attacks or if they have questions about caring for themselves. They should always see their doctors if episodes occur only on one side of the body (one hand or one foot) and any time one results in sores or ulcers on the fingers or toes.
Treatment With Medications
People with secondary Raynaud's phenomenon are more likely than those with the primary form to be treated with medications. Many doctors believe that the most effective and safest drugs for Raynaud's phenomenon are calcium channel blockers. These drugs, which are used to treat high blood pressure, work by relaxing the smooth muscle and dilating the small blood vessels. This decreases the frequency and severity of Raynaud's attacks. These drugs can also help heal skin ulcers on the fingers or toes.
Some patients have found relief with alpha receptor blockers, which are high blood pressure medications. These medications counteract the actions of norepinephrine, a hormone that constricts blood vessels. Effects are reported to be modest and side effects are associated with long-term use.
To help heal skin ulcers, some doctors prescribe a nonspecific vasodilator (drug that relaxes blood vessels) such as nitroglycerine paste, which is applied to the fingers. Many new agents that vasodilate are being used in cases that do not respond to the treatments above. Patients should keep in mind that the treatment for Raynaud's phenomenon is not always successful. Often, patients with the secondary form will not respond as well to treatment as those with the primary form of the disorder. In cases of critical digital ischemia (where the blood flow will not return and finger loss may result), intravenous vasodilator therapy is used with prostaglandins.
Patients may find that one drug works better than another. Some people may experience side effects that require stopping the medication. For other people, a drug may become less effective over time. Women of childbearing age should know that the medications used to treat Raynaud's phenomenon may affect the growing fetus. Therefore, women who are pregnant or who might become pregnant should avoid taking these medications if possible. Interestingly, Raynaud's phenomenon gets better or goes away during pregnancy.
Self-Help Reminders
- Take action during an attack.
- Keep warm.
- Don't smoke.
- Avoid aggravating medications.
- Control stress.
- Exercise regularly.
- See a doctor if questions or concerns develop.
What Research Is Being Conducted on Raynaud's Phenomenon?
Researchers are studying techniques to better diagnose Raynaud's phenomenon and to predict and monitor its course and responsiveness to treatment. Scientists continue to evaluate the use of new treatments to improve blood flow for those who have Raynaud's phenomenon.
Basic investigators are studying the molecular mechanisms behind Raynaud's phenomenon, the anatomy of blood vessels, and possible genetic associations. Researchers in scleroderma and other connective tissue diseases are also investigating Raynaud's phenomenon in relation to these diseases.
More information on research is available from the following websites:
- NIH Clinical Research Trials and You helps people learn more about clinical trials, why they matter, and how to participate. Visitors to the website will find information about the basics of participating in a clinical trial, first-hand stories from actual clinical trial volunteers, explanations from researchers, and links to how to search for a trial or enroll in a research-matching program.
- ClinicalTrials.gov offers up-to-date information for locating federally and privately supported clinical trials for a wide range of diseases and conditions.
- NIH RePORTER is an electronic tool that allows users to search a repository of both intramural and extramural NIH-funded research projects from the past 25 years and access publications (since 1985) and patents resulting from NIH funding.
- PubMed is a free service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that lets you search millions of journal citations and abstracts in the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, and preclinical sciences.
Where Can People Find More Information About Raynaud's Phenomenon?
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
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Lupus Foundation of America (LFA)
Website: http://www.lupus.org
Scleroderma Foundation
Website: http://www.scleroderma.org
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Website: http://www.srfcure.org
Sjögren's Syndrome Foundation, Inc.
Website: http://www.sjogrens.org
For additional contact information, visit the NIAMS website or call the NIAMS Information Clearinghouse.
Key Words
Adventitial stripping. A surgical treatment for severe Raynaud's phenomenon that involves removing the outer layer of the blood vessels supplying the affected extremities.
Antinuclear antibody (ANA). An abnormal protein called an autoantibody that is directed against the nuclei in the body's cells. The presence of these autoantibodies in the body, particularly at high levels, often indicates a connective tissue disease.
Arteriole. A small branch of an artery (blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart) that leads into many smaller blood vessels near the skin's surface.
Beta-blocker. A type of medication used to treat high blood pressure and other cardiovascular problems. The medications work by blocking the effects of stress hormones on the body's beta receptors. This slows the nerve impulses that travel through the heart. As a result, your heart does not have to work as hard because it needs less blood and oxygen.
Biofeedback. A technique that uses electronic instruments to measure body functions and feed that information back to you, teaching you to bring involuntary body processes, such as blood pressure or skin temperature, under voluntary control.
Calcium-channel blocker. A type of medication that affects the movement of calcium within the cells of the heart and blood vessels, thus relaxing the blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart.
Carpal tunnel syndrome. A condition in which the median nerve, which supplies the thumb side of the palm, becomes compressed in the space between the bones of the wrist through which the nerves and tendons run. It can cause tingling of the middle and index finger and weakness of the thumb.
Connective tissue disease. Any of a group of diseases characterized by degeneration of collagen, a key component of connective tissues such as skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Connective tissue diseases include scleroderma, lupus, polymyositis, and dermatomyositis.
Cyanosis. A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood.
Dermatomyositis. An inflammatory disorder of the skin and underlying tissue, including the muscles.
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR or sed rate). A laboratory test for inflammation that measures how quickly red blood cells fall to the bottom of a test tube of unclotted blood. Rapidly descending cells (an elevated sed rate) indicate inflammation in the body.
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Pallor. Paleness of the skin due to reduced blood flow.
Polymyositis. A disease characterized by inflammation of the muscles, particularly those of the shoulders and hip girdles, which may become weak and tender to the touch.
Rubor. Redness of tissue. In Raynaud's phenomenon, redness is caused by an increase in size of the small blood vessels of the affected extremities.
Sed rate. See erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
Sjögren's syndrome. A condition in which the body's immune system attacks the moisture-producing glands, resulting in uncomfortable and sometimes damaging dryness of tissues, particularly those of the eyes and mouth.
Vasodilator. A drug that relaxes blood vessels, making the cavities within the vessels larger and allowing more blood to pass through them.
Vasospastic attack. An episode of the small blood vessels going into spasms, temporarily reducing blood flow to the extremities.
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Nick Stahl Reaches Out to Friends
The Terminator 3 star, who has been missing, promises he's entering rehab
Terminator 3 star Nick Stahl, who was reported missing on Monday, reached out to friends late Friday to say he's okay and entering rehab, his wife tells PEOPLE.
"I'm relieved," says Rose Stahl, 30, who told PEOPLE earlier on Friday that she was worried her husband might die from an overdose.
"But I'm also skeptical that he really in rehab," she adds.
Rose Stahl, who on Monday reported her husband missing to the LAPD, says Nick sent an "unemotional and unapologetic e-mail" at about 10 p.m. on Friday, saying he's okay, that he was entering a 30-day rehab program that night, and that he planned to make some arrangements to get his clothes.
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I had a mother who boxed my ears whenever I used the wrong verb. Do you think that would work?
I am trying to collect various different ways to teach/learn irregular verbs, to decide which are the best ones.
So far, the best ones I am aware of are these:
1. The Dictionary of Irregular Verbs with real Quotations Express Yourself Better in English - Dictionary of Irregular Verbs with Quotations
2. A fun board game to play in a class Many Englishes: Irregular Verb Chat Board
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They are all different and complement each other. Are there other ways as useful as these?
I had a mother who boxed my ears whenever I used the wrong verb. Do you think that would work?
The pupils probably wouldn't return!
I'm the unregistered guest who posted the question. The fact is I find that each of these can serve in different circumstances.
Learning the verbs and their irregular past tenses is something anyone can do: it is just that each person has different methods of memorising, and the games certainly help to make that task less tedious.
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Verbuster is nice. Thanks.


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Jeff Goldblum in Independence Day: Resurgence
I'm not going to sit here and pretend like Independence Day is some great movie—it's not. It's nonsensical trash like all of Roland Emmerich's movies. But it is at least fun nonsensical trash, arguably the only Emmerich movie that is in any way actually enjoyable. Independence Day: Resurgence, the twenty-years-later sequel/soft reboot, is neither fun nor enjoyable—it is straight up nonsensical Emmerich trash. Full Story
Shia's smoking O face
Several character posters for Lars von Trier's Nymphomaniac were released yesterday featuring all the actors' orgasm faces. Some of them, I think, are coming while stimulating themselves. Some of them are coming while being stimulated. Shia is … I don't know what Shia LaBeouf is. Full Story
What I'm obsessed with today
And will be all weekend. And for weeks to come. It's Charlotte Gainsbourgh's video for Terrible Angels. The EP will be released on September 6. You know when you love someone so much you might say - I want to be her...? I don't want to be her. I would be unworthy of being her. She is the coolest motherf-cking sh-t EVER. Full Story
Kirsten's Melancholia, Charlotte's bump
The last time Lars Von Trier came to Cannes, a lot of movie people stormed out the theatre, expressing disgust with Antichrist. He reacted as he does. Like people don't get him. Like an auteur misunderstood. Some would say that's how he gets off. And yesterday he pushed that too far. During a press conference for his new film Melancholia, which is receiving some very good reviews, and in competition this year, Von Trier first decided to publicly discuss Kirsten Dunst's struggle with depression, and then went off on a ramble about Jews and Nazis and Hitler. Full Story
Photo Assumption: Charlotte & Kiki
There was a press conference in Sweden today for the beginning of production on Lars von Trier's Melancholia expected to shoot through September with an impressive cast that includes Stellan Skarsgard, John Hurt, Charlotte Rampling, Kiefer Sutherland, Kirsten Dunst, and the inimitable Charlotte Gainsbourg who, photo assuming here, doesn't seem like she's too impressed with the new lead. Full Story
Charlotte closes Cannes
The antithesis of Kate Beckinsale, and perhaps the only bitch with a fighting chance at making a full body denim dress look presentable, this is the inimitable Charlotte Gainsbourg at the Cannes closing last night to present her latest The Tree, directed by Julie Bertuccelli. Last year Charlotte won Best Actress for her work in Antichrist. Full Story
French bitchfight!
What would be the English speaking equivalent? Streep vs Sally Fields? Dame Judi Dench vs Dame Helen Mirren? But French. And therefore a million times more dramatic and passionate. Acclaimed actress Isabelle Huppert was the President of the Jury at Cannes this year. Her rival, acclaimed actress Isabelle Adjani, was scheduled to present yesterday at the festival conclusion …until Huppert stepped in and said no f-cking way, over my dead body. Full Story
I commented on Twitter yesterday that it feels like Willem Dafoe has to be naked in every one of his movies. Obviously an exaggeration. But he's naked a lot. He's also a sexy beast. And, yes, he's very very naked in his new movie Antichrist which screened at Cannes yesterday and is by far the most controversial film of the festival so far. Full Story


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With his amazing victory in Florida then the absolute stunning victory he pulled in Nevada last night among conservatives. There is no possible way the Gingrich or Santorum camp can continue to play the "He isn't conservative enough to win" card. As we all know that it is the swing voter that wins Presidential elections. This is hard cold facts!
Common Sense tells me this:
That the Republican vote alone will not win you a Presidential election you need the support and the votes of not only a majority of the Independents but those of Democrats as well. This whole notion that we need to nominate a candidate that totally offends those possible voters is beyond asinine. I listen to Rush Limbaugh and Mark Levin along with a few other host and they seem to think that we need a nominee that will spit in the face of non republican voters. This is a fatal flaw in common sense, you have to be able to work with the opposition to get things done. This is something that is currently unfolding right before our very eyes with President Obama.
Great example is listed in the poll below
Now the Republican party is made up of an array of different ideologies, What the conservative view point is they simply just want to elect someone like Rick Santorum who is super conservative and will lose to Obama in the fall by not being able to pull the coveted Independent voter. So they bite the bullet and back someone who is conservative but can appeal to that coveted voter! Newt Gingrich if nominated will lose to Obama in the fall as well. As shown in the poll above Newt is not the man. So we are left with the only candidate that can defeat Obama and after all that is our goal as Republican voters be it super conservative or moderate!


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Tupac Musical HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Opens Tonight on Broadway!
HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, written by Todd Kreidler and directed by Kenny Leon, is now in previews and will open on Thursday, June 19. Holler If Ya Hear Me, the world inside Tupac Shakur's music and lyrics, blazes to life in a non-biographical story about friendship, family, revenge, change and hope. Inner city lives struggle for peace against the daily challenges they face in this entertaining and original musical. Through the poetry of one of the 20th century's most influential and culturally prominent voices, we are given a window into realities of the streets still relevant today.
The show opens tonight, June 19 at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at 47th Street). BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek of the cast in action below!
HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME stars award-winning slam poet, actor, singer, musician Saul Williams (Slam) as John, Christopher Jackson (After Midnight) as Vertus, Saycon Sengbloh (Motown The Musical, Fela!) as Corinne, Ben Thompson (Matilda) as Griffy, John Earl Jelks (Radio Golf - Tony nomination) as Street Preacher, Joshua Boone (Brownsville Song [b side for Tray] at Actors Theatre of Louisville) as Darius, Dyllon Burnside ("Prison Break") as Anthony and Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins (Jelly's Last Jam, Caroline or Change, Play On!) as Mrs. Weston.
The cast also features Tracee Beazer (Memphis), Afi Bijou (Fela!), Mel Charlot (Three-time World Hip Hop Champion), Carrie Compere (Shrek National Tour), Otis Cotton, Ryan Davis (danced for Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj),Brandon Gill (Neighbors at The Public), Ariana Groover (Bare Off-Broadway), F. Michael Haynie (Wicked), Jared Joseph (Book of Mormon National Tour), Jahi Kearse (Baby It's You), Muata Langley (freestyle Krump performer), Candace Maxwell, Valentine Norton ("American Idol"), Christina Sajous (Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark), Charlene "Chi Chi" Smith, Jaime Lincoln Smith (Ruined Off-Broadway), Donald Webber, Jr. (Motown The Musical) andJoaquina Kalukango (Godspell).
Joining director Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun [2004 and 2014], Fences [2010], The Mountaintop) and author Todd Kreidler (Guess Who's Coming to Dinner and direction of How I Learned What I Learned) on the creative team, are Tony Award winning choreographer Wayne Cilento (Wicked, The Who's Tommy, How to Succeed...[1995], AIDA, Sweet Charity [2004]), and musical supervisor Daryl Waters (Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring In 'Da Funk, The Color Purple, Memphis).
The creative team also includes scenic design by Edward Pierce (The Other Place, Shatner's World) based on original concepts by David Gallo, projections by Zachary G. Borovay (No Man's Land, Waiting for Godot), costumes by Reggie Ray (Stick Fly), lighting by Mike Baldassari (Cabaret [1998/2014], First Date), sound by John Shivers(Kinky Boots) and David Patridge (Soul Doctor) and casting by Caparelliotis Casting (Casa Valentina, The Trip to Bountiful).
HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME is produced on Broadway by Afeni Shakur, Eric L. Gold, Chunsoo Shin, Jessica Green, Marcy Kaplan-Gold and Anita Waxman. General Manager is Richard Martini for KL Management.Buy Tickets to Holler If Ya Hear Me - click here.


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Public Mindfulness
TMI ('too much information') seems like a way of life in the 21st century…and it'll probably only get worse. We have essentially an endless supply of ideas, facts and opinions from 24/7 cable infotainment, emails, blogs, podcasts, texts, YouTube videos, … Continue reading
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The Making of a Public
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Barriers to Foreclosure Reform
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Professor[1] Arsenius Jigger was a wizard and an author specialising in Potions and Defence Against the Dark Arts, having written Magical Drafts and Potions,[2] Potion Opuscule,[3] and The Essential Defence Against the Dark Arts.[4]
Arsenius Jigger was also, at an unknown point, a professor of Defence Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.[1] A shop in Diagon Alley bears the name Slug and Jiggers, and may belong to him.
- Arsenius may be derived from the word "arsenious" meaning "containing arsenic", a very poisonous metallic element. A jigger is a liquid measurement, often for liquor, of 1½ fluid ounces (44 millilitres).
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First mentioned)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) (Name appears on book cover and carved into wood panel)
- Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey (Mentioned only)
- Pottermore (Mentioned only)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Harry Potter Limited Edition - The Paintings of Hogwarts: Masterpieces from the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Sets
- ↑ Philosopher's Stone, Ch. 5
- ↑ Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey, p. 504 (see this image)
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Pocket as many pool balls as you can before the time runs out!
Shapes hang in the air frozen, and won't move until you unfreeze them. Find the correct order to rebuild the iceberg using physics. Think one step ahead and unravel the puzzle of each level, or combine your savvy, intuition and skill to find even more inventive solutions.Help
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The daughter of the Most Beautiful Woman In The World
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No, not Apple Martin. For years Aishwarya Rai has been called the Most Beautiful Woman In The World, because the world exists beyond North America. Rai is a Cannes regular. She arrived in Nice today and is at the festival to attend a screening celebrating Indian film. She's expected at the Palais on Monday. Full Story
Seeing the most beautiful
Aishwarya Rai and her husband Abhishek Bachnan just passed through here for a photocall on the beach not too long ago. I could only look at her for a few seconds. Same goes for when she's been on the carpets at the galas every night. Not because she's not nice to look at, but because she's TOO nice to look at. Full Story
Pink Panther and the most beautiful
Aishwarya Rai, widely considered the most beautiful woman in the world, last night in New York at the premiere of Pink Panther 2 in which she plays herself: regal and elegant, ridiculously goodlooking, it's just too bad the movie, well, it's hardly a surprise, but apparently the movie licks. Full Story
Better than Beyonce
Aishwarya Rai, considered to be the most beautiful woman on the planet, is the new leading lady in the Pink Panther 2, currently shooting in France. Here's Aishwarya on set last week totally living up to the moniker. Rai of course is following in the footsteps of Beyonce who starred opposite Steve Martin in the first installment. Full Story


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As a company, Adobe is all about changing the world through digital experiences. In gaming, we know that there's nothing like a beautifully crafted game to create a digital experience that's fun, immersive, and in many cases, a great shared moment.
Oftentimes, these games are the result of very individual efforts, manifestations of passionate dedication to a particular vision. Helping indie game developers realize their creative dreams is the Adobe gaming team's mission. Indie game developers have used Flash and AIR to create gorgeous games like Machinarium, Land of Me and Winter on Whale Island, taking creativity to new heights, and changing the look and feel of casual and mobile gaming.
As we announced a few weeks back, Adobe is also helping producers James Swirsky and Lisanne Pajot, of Indie Game: The Movie, stay "Indie" by funding screenings throughout North America to bring the movie to fans without being locked into exclusive distributions agreements. The movie tour debuted to a sold out audience of about 600 people in Santa Cruz, CA on Friday and had two more amazing showings last night in San Francisco. The film follows the stories of independent video game designers as they create and release their innovative, personal works to the world. It's a beautifully told story of individual game designers and developers, and the passion and creativity that goes into creating unique games. If you haven't purchased tickets for a screening yet, tickets are going fast for all shows throughout North America.
In more indie developments, this past weekend several members of the Adobe gaming team attended the Indie Giving event to help independent game developers attend GDC through sponsorship. Adobe was also a premier sponsor of the Flash Gaming Summit, which saw a superstar pantheon of indie dev's showing off their stuff in Flash and AIR.
As jam-packed as this week is, it also brings the exciting debut of a new Adobe site dedicated to game developers: http://gaming.adobe.com. The site launched yesterday and thousands of visitors have already made their way to it, with lots of great feedback and conversation about it on Twitter. Developers can get their hands on everything from code samples to tutorials, as well as see a rolling showcase of games showing off some of the best examples of what can be created with Flash technology. Check it out, and please send in your comments!


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Cross-platform digital news-stand Zinio just released an interactive version of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, so you can hear all those classics you've heard of but never gotten around to listening to while you're reading about them.
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The magazine itself was digitised gracefully, with all the flicking and pinch to zooming you'd expect. It's kind of steep at $US10, but for pop aficionados who haven't perused Rolling Stone's list before, there's a lot to learn. And getting a taste of each song as you're going along is a welcome addition. [Zinio's Rolling Stone Special Issue]


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Art-rageous! Shaken and stirred in 2008
The Year of the Rat was like a round of Rock 'em Sock ââ?¬Ë?em Robots that left the ââ?¬Ë?ville's art world reeling. (And a few major players ended up crying, "Hey, you knocked my block off!")
Ejected! At the tail end of 2007, Jill Hartz, longtime director of the University of Virginia Art Museum, was unceremoniously handed her walking papers. And in May, Second Street Gallery showed widely admired director Leah Stoddard the door. While triple ââ?¬Ë?Hoo Elizabeth Turner (if you don't know, don't ask) stepped in as interim director at the UVA Art Museum, Rebecca Schoenthal took over the arty reins at SSG.
Scrapped! As went Jill Hartz, so went the Museum's innovative New Media Gallery, which had made my top-five art list for 2007. Out with the new, and in with the"Š well, we don't quite know yet.
Banned! In May, the UVA Art Museum censored proctologist and UVA alumnus Dr. Irwin Berman's sculptural exhibition, "Sedentary Pleasures: Uncommon Stools" by refusing to display the commissioned work "The Great Seal of Virginia," which featured a stool piled with orange and blue dog turds. (Les Yeux du Monde scooped up the poop.)
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Erected! Finally working in positive space, UVA's studio art department moved into its new Œber-industrial digs, Ruffin Hall, in August. The price tag for the state-of-the art workspaces, offices, and hip Herman Miller furniture? A cool $26 million. (And the building still leaked!) Meanwhile, the Architecture School unveiled two new additions designed by faculty members William Sherman and W.G. Clark.
K.O.'d! In something of a July French Revolution, the wee tot wares of Petit Bebe took over what had been the downtown domain of Les Yeux du Monde, which eventually established a temporary location on West Main. But with the close of 2008, owner Lyn Warren will close the gallery, although LYdM will live on through arty events, Warren says. Also shuttering their shops: Sage Moon and Migration: A Gallery.
Piedmont Council of the Arts moved into the McGuffey Art Center, and the Charlottesville Community Design Center re-established itself under the Market Street Parking Garage–not to be confused with The Garage, a brave, new art space that opened in, yes, a garage on North First St.


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Senate candidate Cleve Tidwell: Check out his conservative endorsements
Cleve Tidwell didn't get a mention in a story this week about the top Senate candidates and their push to attract conservative voters. His campaign thought he should have.
"Cleve is the only candidate in the Senate race with the conservative endorsements," John Wagner said.
"He has iCaucus, African-American Conservative Alliance, American Conservative Alliance … and others fully endorsing him as the true conservative candidate. NONE of the others do.
"You can find this info on his Web site under endorsements at www.tidwellforsenate.com," Wagner said.
At a straw poll Tuesday among Republican caucus goers, Tidwell received 6 percent.
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There's Still Hope
October 5, 2007
There's still hope, believe me.
Yes, the 2001 Yankees are the only team to rebound from 0-2 to win the series. So, it is time for it to happen in the NL. We certainly are capable of winning three in a row.
Friday in Denver
81 degrees greeted the Phillies on a sunny afternoon at Coors Field. The Phillies worked out at 1 this afternoon, the Rockies three hours later.
Flight here was last night was fine, except for about an hour delay while on the Philly runway. We got to the hotel around 1 a.m., EDT.
Clubhouse was opened to the media at 12 noon. Charlie and Jamie Moyer did the interview room at 2:30.
Players went about their business as usual before working out. Moyer sat alone by his locker reading USA TODAY and several magazines; several players spent time in the work out room; Howard, Dobbs, Rollins, Victorino, Hamels, Myers, Gordon, Romero did group interviews; Burrell and Billmeyer played cards; Alfonseca was his usual self, needling his teammates; Utley spent a lot of time in the video room watching tapes of tomorrow night's starter, RHP Ubaldo Jimenez; Condrey spent time with a crossword puzzle; others were working on sudoku.
Panic wasn't anywhere.
Different Reception
The perception of the 2007 Phillies and 1993 Phillies is at extremes.
In 1993 when we arrived in Atlanta, a newspaper headline read, "Get the women and children off the streets, the Phillies are here." That was the reputation of the team, a bunch of bearded, gruff, wild bunch of misfits who just knew how to play baseball.
Back on July 8 this year in Denver, the current Phillies helped rescue some Coors Field groundskeepers who got caught under the tarp during a storm. While there were no headlines in the Denver papers, fans out here still remember the Phillies heroics.
I'm sure TBS will show a clip of it tomorrow.
Coste to Coast
Chris' comments will return tomorrow. In response to some inquiries, his book Catching The Dream is scheduled to come the presses next spring training.
At least he has another chapter to add to the book.
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We've rallied in the past and we can do it again. All Phillies fans know nothing comes easy.
Just take it one game at a time, and we can get right back in this thing!
One game at a time. Focus on that, not the need to win three straight. It can be done. We've done it before.


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