text: Back When You Have an Eye Allergy Eye allergies affect more than seven in 10 people with allergies. Although not contagious, this type of eye problem can cause discomfort and aggravation to sufferers. An eye allergy can be seasonal when caused by pollens at a certain time of year, or year-round when caused by pets, feathers, perfumes, or eye makeup. Eye allergies are usually, but not always, associated with other allergic conditions, particularly hay fever and eczema. Symptoms Eye allergies usually affect both eyes. The main symptoms of an eye allergy (also called allergic conjunctivitis) include itchy eyes, increased tearing, red or pink eyes, and mild swelling of the eyelids. Sometimes an eye infection can develop in addition to the eye allergy. This occurs when bacteria on your fingers or hands enter your eyes after scratching or rubbing them. Self-care Home treatment often can provide relief from allergy-related discomfort. Try the following: Avoid the outdoors in the mid-morning and early evening, when pollen counts are highest. Use air conditioners instead of window fans, because fans can suck in pollen and mold from outdoors. When outdoors, wear sunglasses to limit the amount of pollen that can reach your eyes. To keep dust mites at a minimum, wash bedding, especially pillows, in hot water. Use a damp mop when cleaning the floor and a damp rag when dusting. Wash your hands after handling or petting an animal. If you have a pet that you're allergic to, keep it out of your house, if possible, or at least, out of your bedroom. Clean humid places in your house—the bathroom, the kitchen, the basement—regularly to cut down on mold. Even if your eyes itch, don't rub them. Wash off allergens. If you've been outside, use a wet washcloth to clean allergens off the eyelids and surrounding area. Artificial tears can help wash allergens from the eyes. Apply a cold washcloth to the itchy eyes. Wash your hair every night because it collects lots of pollen. Use antihistamine eye drops or vasoconstrictor eye drops. If your eyes are still itchy or bloodshot after you rinse them, apply over-the-counter eye drops. Don't use the OTC eye drops for more than two to three days. Longer use can cause your eyes to become even more irritated. Apply a cold compress to puffy eyes. Try an oral antihistamine. If the previous measures aren't effective, take an oral antihistamine. Check with your doctor first, though, because some oral antihistamines can cause dry eyes and more irritation. Also, some of these medications have unpleasant side effects, such as sleepiness, dizziness, or excitability. Get help If the problem persists after two days of self-care, contact your eye doctor as soon as possible. The doctor may prescribe one of the following: Antihistamine eye drops. The relief that these eye drops offer lasts only a few hours, however. Mast cell stabilizers. These are eye drops used as a preventive measure and are taken before you are exposed to an allergen. A combination of antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory eye drops. Corticosteroid eye drops. Because of side effects, these should only be used short-term and under the care of an ophthalmologist.


text:
For screen reader problems with this website, please call(815) 932-52008 1 5 9 3 2 5 2 0 0Standard carrier rates apply to texts.
Our legacy of handcraftsmanship is matched by our choice of exceptional materials. Used in every mattress we make, they're what set our products apart. Guide our consumers through our collections and our materials, helping them find the comfort they prefer as well as the quality they're looking for.
Every Stearns & Foster is handcrafted by certified craftsmen who have been specially trained and pay relentless attention to detail to build the best beds.
Every Stearns & Foster mattress is made with precise engineering to meet the highest of standards to deliver exceptional, lasting quality.
Nothing is as supremely comfortable as a Stearns & Foster bed, offering you that perfect "ahh" moment every time you lie down.
Only Stearns & Foster fuses new innovative technologies with time-honored traditions — resulting in superior quality, craftsmanship and comfort.
*Mattress only, other pieces sold separately. Image may not depict actual size.
|Height (in.)
|Mattress Size
|Width (in.)
|Length (in.)
|Manufacturer Warranty
|10 Year
|Double Sided Mattress
|Mattress Comfort Level
|Lux Estate
|Mattress Top
|Pillow Top

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Actor Dennis Farina dies at 69
Suffered a blood clot in his lung
Dennis Farina, a onetime Chicago cop who as a popular character actor played a TV cop on "Law & Order" during his wide-ranging career, has died.
Death came Monday morning in a Scottsdale, Ariz., hospital after Farina suffered a blood clot in his lung, according to his publicist, Lori De Waal. He was 69.
For three decades, Farina was a character actor who displayed remarkable dexterity, charm and toughness, making effective use of his craggy face, husky frame, ivory smile and ample mustache. He could be as dapper as Fred Astaire and as full of threat as Clint Eastwood. His gift has been described as wry, tough-guy panache, and audiences loved him for it.
View a slideshow of 2013 Notable Deaths
"Sometimes you can take those dramatic roles and maybe interject a little humor into them, and I think the reverse also works," Farina said in a 2007 interview with The Associated Press. "One of the funny things in life to me is a guy who takes himself very seriously."
Farina's many films include "Saving Private Ryan," (1998), "Out Of Sight" (1998), "Midnight Run" (1988), "Manhunter" (1986), and his breakout and perhaps most beloved film, "Get Shorty" (1995), a comedic romp where he played a Miami mob boss.
He recently completed shooting a comedy film, "Lucky Stiff."
Among his numerous TV roles was Detective Joe Fontana on "Law & Order" during the 2004-06 seasons, replacing longtime cast member Jerry Orbach in the ensemble.
"Law & Order" executive producer Dick Wolf said he was "stunned and saddened to hear about Dennis' unexpected passing this morning. The 'Law & Order' family extends sympathy and condolences to his family."
Also on TV, Farina was a regular in the star-studded though short-lived 2011-12 HBO horse-track drama "Luck."
He starred in the 1980s cult favorite "Crime Story," and his stylish private-eye drama "Buddy Faro" (1998) was warmly received if little-watched. He followed that up with a 2002 sitcom flop, "The In-Laws."
Last season he guest-starred on the Fox comedy "New Girl."
A veteran of the Chicago theater, Farina appeared in Joseph Mantegna's "Bleacher Bums" and "Streamers," directed by Terry Kinney, among other productions.
Born Feb. 29, 1944, Farina was raised in a working-class neighborhood of Chicago, the seventh child of Italian immigrants.
After three years in the U.S. Army, he served with the Chicago Police Department for 18 years, both as a uniformed officer (he was there for the 1968 Chicago riots) and a burglary detective, before he found his way into acting as he neared his forties.
His first film was the 1981 action drama "Thief," directed by Michael Mann - a future collaborator on numerous projects as recently as "Luck" - whom he had met through a mutual friend.
In "Thief" he landed a small role as a criminal henchman, and, while not initially planning a career change, found the film world "very interesting," as he told the AP in 2004, and concluded it could be a great sideline. (At the time, he was supplementing his cop's salary by working as a security guard.)
"I remember going to the set that day and being intrigued by the whole thing. I liked it. And everybody was extremely nice to me," he recalled, while cautioning, "If the people were rude and didn't treat me right, things could have gone the other way."
He continued to work as a detective while taking occasional dramatic roles, and even took a leave of absence from the Chicago police to star in "Crime Story," before he made the full-time acting plunge.
"If I'm characterized as a character actor, that's fine with me," he said in 2007. "Whatever they want to call me is fine. In the kind of roles I do, you can do them and walk away from it and have a really nice time."
Farina is survived by three sons, six grandchildren and his longtime partner, Marianne Cahill.


text:
What to Watch: Justin Bieber faces judge after DUI arrest
Staff Writer
The Holland Sentinel
Screen time
Donald Glover's last regular appearance on "Community" is tonight, in episode "Geothermal Escapsim." Abed arranges a going-away game before Troy sets sail. … 8 p.m. EDT tonight, NBC.
Best of the day
There's now audio available in the Richard Sherman controversy. Find out exactly what he said to San Francisco receiver Michael Crabtree.
Hot video: Justin Bieber faces judge after DUI arrest
Following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence and other charges early Thursday morning in Miami Beach, Fla., Justin Bieber went before a judge for a bond hearing.
More Content Now


text:
Looking for a married and submissive woman for some hard action in Richland
First name: Solyne, Age: 31 yo, City: Richland (WA)
You can see us on Saturday. We don't mind receiving you for this meeting or meeting where you want. We are oriented towards soft BDSM. I love it when I'm tied up so my guy can watch you take me and make me come harder than ever. If we make a naughty ad, it's to have fun with a good fuck during a night of sex without taboos. I'm a slutty girl who's good at making dicks grow. Now, we're waiting to discover your dirtiest desires. I look forward to reading your messages. Kisses! See you soon.
Looking for a naughty encounter New Braunfels: my girlfriend is up for some fun at a swingers bar
Top Nude Stars
First name: Adelais, Age: 43 yo, City: New Braunfels (TX)
Hi there, my name is Adelais and I'm 43 years old. My husband is 48. We're both quite open-minded when it comes to sex and we're looking for some new friends to have fun with. We are a kinky couple who live in New Braunfels. I am an amateur of candaulism because I like to play with another naughty person but only under the watchful eye of my darling. I'm very naughty when I get down and dirty, and I especially love it when someone teases me slowly. We're free to meet and fuck in the afternoon. We would prefer to schedule a meeting with you at our office if that is okay. We prefer a respectful guy or couple for this naughty rendezvous because we want to fuck as much as possible!!! Mr. must be really tall, sorry but it's my whim these days. We are on this libertine dating site to enjoy life with like-minded people. You have the right to leave us a comment if you want to meet us. Big kisses.
A libertine woman wants a hot plan on Tyler to enjoy in front of her man
Top Nude Stars
First name: Andreea, Age: 43 yo, City: Tyler (TX)
We are a pretty hot couple who enjoys trying out unusual things. We mainly enjoy exhibitionism and voyeurism in libertine clubs with other libertines. We can be free at the end of the week for this naughty rendezvous in Tyler. We would like to meet you at a swingers club. I prefer pigs that are well-endowed and rather tall, but don't worry, it's just a preference. I demand a good fucker like my bichon. I want to have fun. We are looking forward to receiving your hottest desires. I hope to read your comments. Kisses! See you soon.
We're looking for a couple to swing with! My girlfriend is super hot and slutty, and we want to watch her get fucked by another guy. If you're interested, let us know!
Top Nude Stars
First name: Asel, Age: 18 yo, City: Rocky Mount (NC)
Hello everyone, We are a kinky couple, my name is Asel and I'm 18 years old and my husband 18 years. We live in Rocky Mount. I am on this dating site in order to discover myself between lovers. My man is completely in agreement with this request. I'm looking for a hot guy with a big dick so my boyfriend can watch him give me pleasure. We can free ourselves up on Sunday for this libertine date in Rocky Mount. We would like to meet you at a swingers club. We love a lot of libertine practices. We are fans of orgies and particularly exhibitionism. In fact, having sex outdoors is one of our favorite hobbies. To conclude, we just want to enjoy sexual pleasures with another couple. We are quite open-minded. We are waiting for your messages. Big kisses.
A couple of beginners are on Palo Alto for a night of fucking in a private club
Top Nude Stars
First name: Djanina, Age: 29 yo, City: Palo Alto (CA)
Hello couples, my name is Djanina and I am 29 years old. I am married to a guy who is 30 years old. We are true sex addicts. We are available every evening. We don't mind traveling or if you prefer, we can meet at your place. Our ideal would be a guy our age for this evening between swingers. As a naughty and playful woman, I need another man to join in on the fun together. We enjoy going out to private clubs for fun. We are a couple without taboos. I personally love having sex in threes because I'm without limits and my guy is okay with it too. In conclusion, we are on this libertine dating site to have fun with men. You must contact us if you want to know us. Kisses.
I'm a young woman in the city looking for different experienced guys to explore sex with multiple partners
Top Nude Stars
First name: Coral, Age: 18 yo, City: San Jose (CA)
Welcome to my ad, my name is Coral and I'm 18 years old. I am alone and I am looking for a guy to educate me about sexual things like swinging or other. I'm available for a hookup in the evenings. You can choose the address but only on San Jose. A one-night stand should make me have an orgasm. I need a guy who's good with his tongue. Otherwise I'm addicted to anal sex but in a gentle way. I'm not personally against meeting in a forest if you're up for it. I prefer a lover who wants to guide me during our night of sex. I'm only here for the sex. Ideally, I would like the gentlemen who contact me to be blond and preferably muscular. I'm looking for a boy who can keep up with me in bed because I demand a lot. I can stay in bed all weekend if my partner knows what they're doing. To conclude, I am looking forward to reading your comments. I'm looking forward to meeting you. I think we're going to have a lot of fun during this swingers' party. I'm leaving! I give you a big hug.
Looking for a hot woman to have some naughty fun with tonight Waukegan
Top Nude Stars
First name: Staicy, Age: 28 yo, City: Waukegan (IL)
I generally don't have a preference about my one-night stand partners. On the other hand, this guy has to be a player. I love foreplay because I adore being all excited before we go to bed together. I love role-playing games. I dream of a lover who can be naturally inventive on this point to accompany me in my stories and who takes me into his world and fantasies. We can meet up in Waukegan and its surroundings. I am usually free to meet up with you in the evening. So if you want to meet me, write to me. I hope I was understood and that you will be able to satisfy me.
Couple in a civil partnership and enjoying carnal pleasure on Elkhart for hard evening
Top Nude Stars
First name: Snezana, Age: 23 yo, City: Elkhart (IN)
Hi guys, I'm Snezana and I turned 23. I am married to a 22-year-old man. We are very libertine. I am attracted to men who are tbm and small, but this is just a wish. I'm waiting for a good fucker like my boyfriend. I want to enjoy myself like never before. We are fans of orgies. I'm a really slutty woman, I love fucking with several pigs including my husband. You can have a date at night, but it is better if it takes place at our home. We offer a lot of accessories. I hope to meet you soon.
Slutty married woman would love to make love with a stranger on Jackson
Top Nude Stars
First name: Anna-lesia, Age: 35 yo, City: Jackson (MI)
I'm a fan of candaulism because I enjoy playing with another lover while always being watched by my honey. I'm very greedy when I make love and I particularly appreciate being licked for a long time. We will be free every night. We don't mind coming to your place, or if you prefer we can meet at our place. If we make a libertine announcement, it is to play with a man during an evening of sex without taboos. I'm a slutty girl who's good at making dicks grow. Now, we hope to discover your most libertine proposals. I look forward to reading your comments. I kiss you! See you soon.
Nana is in a relationship on Kentwood for a threesome fuck
Top Nude Stars
First name: Nellya, Age: 44 yo, City: Kentwood (MI)
We just want to enjoy ourselves with you. This is why we post on this libertine site because we love discovering other guys during sex parties. We are only available on weekends. We would rather meet you at our house. We are swingers. I'm a particularly nymphomaniac girl, I love having sex with several guys including my husband. We're looking forward to seeing your hottest desires. I look forward to reading your comments. Kiss! See you soon.
- Raquel Welch Sexy Pics
- Nude Billie Eilish
- Orly Levy Sexy
- Sexest Nude Women
- Melissa Rauch Toppless
- Wwe Maryse Hot Pics
- Laura Lion Pic
- Candice Michelle Playboy Pics
- Gloria Reuben Sexy
- Christina Model Photos
- Webb City, MO Erotic Massage
- Kocsis Oris
- Emilia Clarke Nude Pictures
- Miley Cyrus Porn Photos
- Elsa Upskirt
- Naked Pictures Of Nina Dobrev
- Nude Pics Of Diane Kruger
- Cara Naked
- Celeste Bonin Nudes


text:
Internal Parasites in Dogs
This handout is designed to give you an overview of some of the internal parasites that can infect your dog. There are also separate information sheets on roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms and heartworms that will provide you with more details.
Are there different sorts of internal parasites or worms?
There are several types of internal parasites that cause problems in dogs. These include nematodes or roundworms,of which Toxocara canis (intestinal roundworm) and Dirofilaria immitis (heartworm) are the main examples, and cestodes or tapeworms of which Dipylidium caninum, Taeniaspecies andEchinococcusspecies are important examples. Ancylostomaspecies (hookworms) are also common internal parasites in many parts of the United States.
Are these infections serious in the dog?
Intestinal worms can be a serious problem in young puppies. Hookworms can cause anemia and roundworms can lead to poor growth and development.
Intestinal parasites are only occasionally life-threatening in adult dogs, and are usually seen in debilitated animals or those that are immunosuppressed.
Heartworm disease is a major life-threatening problem. Heartworm disease is considered to be one of the most serious conditions seen in small animal practice. Heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquitoes.
What will happen if my dog gets worms?
If a growing puppy is infected with a large number of roundworms, the worms can stunt the puppy's growth, cause serious digestive upsets and result in excessive gas formation. These puppies have a characteristic 'pot bellied' appearance. Nematodes (roundworms) are free-living in the intestines. Roundworms do not require an intermediate host to spread from dog to dog, but can be transmitted from dog to dog via infective eggs shed in the feces.
Hookworms, particularly Ancylostoma, are one of the most pathogenic intestinal parasites of the dog. The hookworm is approximately ½ to 1" (1-2 cm) long and attaches to the lining of the small intestines, where they feed on blood. As a result of blood sucking, hookworms can cause severe anemia. The infective larvae can enter the host either by mouth or through the skin, particularly the feet. Eczema and secondary bacterial infection can result due to irritation as they burrow through the skin.
Whipworms are small worms, usually only ¼" (6 mm) long, that live in the large intestine, where they cause irritation and inflammation. Symptoms of whipworm infection include chronic watery diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, and weight loss.
In order to get tapeworms, an intermediate host, the flea or certain species of rodent is required. In other words, your dog cannot get tapeworms directly from another dog or a cat.
Dipylidium caninum, the most common tapeworm of the dog, causes few problems in the adult host but can result in digestive upsets and stunting of growth in puppies. The intermediate host of Dipylidium is the flea.
Taenia species of tapeworms usually infect adult dogs and cause few problems. Puppies are occasionally infected and, depending on the type of worm involved, the large number of worms can cause intestinal blockage. The intermediate host for Taenia species is small mammals such as rodents or rabbits.
Echinococcus, another type of tapeworm, is important because it is zoonotic, meaning humans can be infected. The adult tapeworm is tiny, only about ¼" (5-6 mm) long. Sheep and sometimes man can act as the intermediate hosts in which the immature forms of Echinococcus develop inside hyadatic cysts in various organs. In man, these cysts can involve the lungs or brain.
The typical clinical signs of heartworm infection are fatigue, coughing and poor physical condition. Heartworms are large worms reaching 6-14 inches (15-36 cm) long. They are primarily located in the right ventricle of the heart and adjacent blood vessels.
© Copyright 2009 Lifelearn Inc. Used and/or modified with permission under license.


text:
Adding Your City to Our Tour
Does your city have an awesome independent filmmaking community, but isn't already a part of our our 48HFP global filmmaking tour? Read on to learn more about how we can add your city.
The 48 Hour Film Project is the world's largest and most beloved timed film competition. It's an annual event where filmmakers have just 48 hours to write, produce, and edit their short films using a character, prop, line of dialogue, and film genre chosen at random. The films are all shown locally in real independent movie theaters as part of a fabulous world premiere screening event.
The films are judged by a local panel of film professionals, the top films are screened at a special Best Of event in your city, and the winning film goes on to our global Filmapalooza competition, and even has a shot at screening at Cannes Film Festival! And there are fun networking events and other opportunities to connect with filmmakers both locally and around the world.
The 48HFP is run at the local level by our team of city producers, an individual or organization within the film community that organizes all the 48HFP screenings and events. Learn more about being a producer.
What We're Looking for in a City
We get many requests to add cities to our tour, and while we\'d love to be in all of them, there are certain requirements in order for a 48HFP event to be successful. Here are a few of the benchmarks we review when determining whether or not to add a new city:
- At least 100 miles away from any existing 48HFP city
- Population of the city/greater metro area of at least 100,000 people
- A locally owned screening venue, or a regional chain that supports and regularly screens local and/or independently produced films
- An existing community of independent filmmakers, film groups, arts organizations, and local/regional film festivals
- A supportive local/regional film commission or office
- No big existing timed film competitions in the area (i.e. no other 48 hour or 24 hour film races)
Think your city might be a fit? Press the button below to be directed to our New City Request form, where we'll ask you for some more information about your city and the local film community (but don't forget to review the city producer duties first).
We generally review new city requests September through February. If you fill out the form outside of this time period, know that we may not review your request until that time.


text:
For the latest updates to Global Public Square, including show information and Fareed's Take, visit the new GPS site on CNN.com.
Experts say a strong preference for sons is the root cause behind the uneven ratios, with some parents taking illegal gender tests to abort female foetuses.
Twelve million Indian girls have been aborted in the last three decades, a 2011 study in the British medical journal Lancet found.
India should be bulldozed to rubble.
Rx druggies will be bulldozed. Thank you.
Hi folks. I am Phucky from India. I am Hindu.
Other girls in India die due to preventable diseases such as pneumonia and diarrhea, because they are sidelined in favour of their male siblings when it comes to access to health care and nutrition.
Phucky and Plunky ya nailed it !!!
Ya yuletudes from hindunagar
Hi there folks.
HINDOOS ARE TRULY blessed
Hinduism is great
If I am getting it right why do hindoos want gang raype numerous times in India?
::::95% of India does not have toilets or plumbing
:::30% of raypes in India happen in bushes where women go to defecate and another 25% on rail tracks: SOURCE: Hallop Polls
Hitler recommended Morell to others of the Nazi leadership, but most of them, including Hermann Göring and Heinrich Himmler, dismissed him as a quack. As Albert Speer related in his autobiography:
"In 1936, when my circulation and stomach rebelled...I called at Morell's private office. After a superficial examination, Morell prescribed for me his intestinal bacteria, dextrose, vitamins and hormone tablets.""For safety's sake I afterward had a thorough examination by Professor von Bergmann, the specialist in internal medicine at Berlin University. I was not suffering from any organic trouble, he concluded, but only from nervous symptoms caused by overwork.""I slowed down my pace as best I could and the symptoms abated. To avoid offending Hitler I pretended that I was carefully following Morell's instructions, and since my health improved, I became for a time Morell's showpiece." (Albert Speer, Inside the Third Reich, 1970).
When Hitler was troubled with grogginess in the morning, Morell would inject him with a solution of water mixed with a substance from several small, gold-foiled packets, which he called "Vitamultin." Hitler would arise, refreshed and invigorated. Ernst-Günther Schenck, a physician of Himmler's SS, acquired one of the packets and had it tested in a laboratory. It was found to contain methamphetamine.
Speer characterised Morell as an opportunist, who once he achieved status as Hitler's physician, became extremely careless and lazy in his work. He was more concerned about money and status rather than providing medical assistance.
Göring called Morell Der Reichsspritzenmeister, an unflattering nickname that stuck. This term has no precise English translation, but among the possibilities are "Injection Master of the German Reich," or Reichmaster of Injections, "The Reich's Injections Impresario" (Junge, Until the Final Hour), and "The Master of the Imperial Needle" (O'Donnell, The Bunker). The underlying meaning is the same: it implied that Morell invariably resorted to using injections and drugs when faced with medical problems and overused these drug injections.
Right now 2/3tds of the American public use the same drugs Hitler did and are addicted to them. Drugged "Christians" claiming to be "saved" while being drug addicts, for example. Rx drugged priests "righteously" raypiing younger males.
75% of US doctors are drug addicts. 85% of our nurses are fat freaking drug addicts. Get it?
I am Philip. I eat kitty poop from Colorado. Tastes like chicken LMFAO! !
I enjoy a good gooey green booger every now and then. .
No they don't stop lying ya freak you post crap
The "War on Drugs" has just started. You Rx drug fiends aka "walking zombies" are all going to be shot.
Just say No to drugs. duh
Hitler was a good man until he was Rx drugged like most of you are now. Fat lazy Rx drugged Americans living "the good life" but only in your Rx drugged minds. In reality you are all a bunch of worthless slaves.
Philip thinks Hitler was a good man! OMG what an idiot!!!
Oh yea?
And U are such a poser!
Grow up!!!
Got your boob tube on? Got your Rx drugs and your own kids playing violent video games? Right on you fat freaking American focks.
Oh but those Indians are so very bad. Right? Lmao @ stupid fat freaking drugged American "Christians".
If you are a drug addict (Rx or otherwise) your drugs are already being cut-off. Not talking about life saving drugs...just the Rx drugs and street drugs most of you enjoy doing.
You will become a walking zombie once your drugs of choice are cut off, and shot in the streets by the general public having State issued permits allowing them to bag another walking zombie.
...am sure you have already seen movies depicting this eventuality. Don't do drugs. Just say "No" to your drug money MD. Wish Hitler would have.
Your doctor is likely a quack. But you don't even ask him what's in the pills he prescribes because you yourself are as fat and stupid as he is.
Americans are a bunch of fat lazy obese drug addicts. A fact, not an opinion.
...even their freaking kids and house pets are fat now. Grotesque mother fockers all.
Are you fat? Perhaps not the best choice you ever made.
Are you a drug addict? Perhaps you should have chosen otherwise.
Do you lust to place your penis into another man's ass? Might not be the smartest decision you ever made. AIDS and all.
Are you a big fat bull dike wearing an 18" strap-on fake dick pounding it into another woman's ass? There are probably better things you could be doing.
Hi folks. I am Barby Bush and I eat Colorado boogers salty gooey moist warm boogers. Really good.
In India 65.8% women and 54.7% men have anemia with highest prevalence in Assam and Jharkhand (69%) followed by Bihar (67.4%).
Hinddoous defecate on rail tracks. Raypes are rampant there.
Unfortunately the 1.1 Billion Indians who go p oop on the rail tracks don't have purchasing power. Otherwise, I would have advised the h illlbillies from West Virginia to open up m oonshine outlets all along the railway tracks in India.
Grappes are to Bordeaux what raypes are to India
11-year-old tribal girl gang-rayped in Ratlam, India
INDORE: An 11-year-old tribal girl was allegedly gang-rayped by two youths at a grazing ground in Manakchouk area of Ratlam district in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday. The girl a Class V student was admitted to the Ratlam district hospital.
The incident took place when the minor girl hailing from the village had gone with four other children of the village to graze herd of goats.
Hi folks. I am Modzy Muckling. I am a Hindu boy from India. ..
I eat Narendra Modi's salty gooey green and yellow moist boogers. ..
They are simply marvelous!
Hi there folks.
I married an 11 year old girl. Nice and fresh.
She is hot.
Why do hindoos smell line s huet? Coz they are swine s hitte.
Come ride with us. We will take you on the bus and raype the heck out of you. For safety reasons...we will only do it during cruising. We are Grey Rat Bus Lines of India. Buckle up with us to your demise.
Fhuckling is my name. Farting is my game...
Wo! I just farted...smells like pig vomit. LMFAO!
Why are hinddoouss like sperm?
Only 1 in a Million actually works
What do hinddoou men do after seyx?
15 years to life.
How do you get 100 hindoos into a car?
Throw a quarter in it.
How do you get
them out again?
Tell them Hafizz Saeeed is driving.
India was one big Chicken Ranch back in the day just as it was for the hippies in the 60s/70s and now for low budget tourists. The mongols, persian, arabs, moghals came and b anged the living daylights out of hindinis. The hinddoou trolls on these forums are the bas tarde descendants of these b angings. Short of intellect plenty on VD.
India is beautiful and great. ..
I am cow in a Bottle. .
Yep. That's me...


text:
CNN's Drew Griffin investigates an anti-violence program in Chicago that cost millions without reducing crime.
Post by: Drew Griffin
Filed under: Chicago Killings • Special Investigations Unit
how come the fort hood shooting is never included in the conversations on enabling with all the other mass shootings?
Classic example of populist politics. Pouring of money with no responsible supervision.
Just politics as usual in the state of Illinois. I wonder when Gov. Quinn will be indicted for corruption. It is just a matter of time. And to think that the city of Chicago is where President Obama was a community organizer. What a Joke!!!!!
Anderson Cooper goes beyond the headlines to tell stories from many points of view, so you can make up your own mind about the news. Tune in weeknights at 8 and 10 ET on CNN.
Questions or comments? Send an email
Want to know more? Go behind the scenes with AC361°


text:
Kerry Leigh Emeigh is a Nursing - Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Nebraska. This nurses license is current. The license was granted 10/31/2005 and expired on 10/31/2018.
Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Public Health
Share this license
This website is unaffiliated with the Division of Public Health.
Please verify all information directly with the relevant official government authority.
Are you familiar with Kerry Leigh Emeigh's work? Add a comment below. You can write anonymously and
having to create an account.


text:
Gators on business trip
TALLAHASSEE — Because they can't control what happens in southern California or other parts of the college football world today, the Florida Gators have determined they are going to focus on something other than a possible climb in the BCS standings. Their full attention is on closing the gap with their closest rival, Florida State.
"Sure, that's important," Florida coach Will Muschamp said. "There are a lot of things that I think when you take this job that you need to do, and you need to beat your rivals."
In his second year with the Gators, Muschamp has closed the gap between UF and the elite teams in the SEC. Now, he's trying to do the same thing with the Gators' two biggest rivals at the moment — Florida State and Georgia.
Work needs to be done.
Under Muschamp, the Gators are 0-2 against Georgia and 0-1 against Florida State.
UF is riding a two-game losing streak to the Seminoles, and neither game has been close. FSU drubbed UF 31-7 in Urban Meyer's last season, and the Seminoles gave Muschamp a rude welcome to the rivalry a year ago, physically pushing the Gators around in The Swamp in a 21-7 win.
Winning championships is a huge goal at Florida. So is beating your rivals.
"Beating your rivals is important," Muschamp said. "Winning your division is important, going to Atlanta is important. There's a big list of them. That's one of them."
That is THE one today.
The fact this is a huge rivalry game, the fact UF has lost two in a row in the series, should be enough to keep the Gators from being distracted by all this BCS talk and the growing belief Florida actually has a chance to reach the BCS Championship Game if certain things fall its way in the next two weeks, including Notre Dame falling to Southern Cal on Saturday night.
The UF players and coaches have been adamant this week that their focus is on only one thing — the Seminoles, and winning this rivalry game.
"This game is important for a lot of reasons besides any ranking that's involved or anything outside of that," Muschamp said. "It's an important game for the University of Florida. It's important for your state to win this football game.
"There are a lot of other reasons that come first and foremost in my mind as opposed to the external situation out there."
Muschamp has been saying the same thing to his players, and they're all in with that approach to today's game.
"Really, what he talked to us about is we can only control what we can control," junior center Jon Harrison said. "We can't worry about everything else going on. Our next step to the BCS is beating FSU. That was his point of emphasis in the whole meeting (Monday).
"We obviously can't control a lot of those factors. What we can control is us and worry about our next game. We can't worry about anything past FSU. We have to worry about preparing for FSU. (Muschamp) said, 'Beat FSU, worry about FSU.' We can't worry about any external factors."
Reaching the national title game is a goal that is still floating around out there for the Gators, but they would need help from some other teams. Just as motivating, maybe even more so, is the fact the Seminoles have dominated the Gators in the past two games in the rivalry.
After last year's loss, Muschamp called his team out for being mentally and physically soft. So, the Gators have plenty to prove today that's way outside the BCS box.
"It's a big game," senior defensive tackle Omar Hunter said. "There's a lot riding on this game. Anytime you play a rival, it's going to be fun. It's going to be a hard-fought game. The team that makes the least amount of turnovers and mistakes is going to win the game."
Every loss to the Seminoles is hard to stomach. Last year's was really tough, especially from the defense's perspective. UF held FSU to 95 yards of total offense, but that wasn't good enough because the Gator offense turned the ball over four times (all interceptions) and was ineffective for most of the game.
"Defensively, it was kind of a game where we were behind and they did a good job, too," UF defensive coordinator Dan Quinn said. "They finished when we had a chance to get some takeaways and we didn't do it. That was the one thing when you look back and say, 'Man, we may have missed some opportunities.' "
This year's FSU defense is No. 1 in the country in total defense, while the staggering Florida offense is having problems stringing together two or three first downs, much less scoring touchdowns. But Muschamp said the Gators have a better chance today to cope with the strong Seminole defense.
"We're very different," Muschamp said. "We're definitely more equipped this season than we were last year. I think we're much better on the offensive line. That's really where we struggled against this group last year.
"They rushed four guys and were able to stop the run and were able to play guys in coverage and force the quarterback (John Brantley) to throw the ball off rhythm. We're much better equipped on the offensive line and we're better than we were last season."
Contact Robbie Andreu at 352-374-5022 or email@example.com. Also check out Andreu's blog at Gatorsports.com.


text:
Quilts and More Spring 2014
See the featured projects and web-exclusive patterns from the Quilts and More Spring 2014 issue.
Spring 2014
The Spring 2014 issue of Quilts and More is on sale from February 4--April 22.
Missed it? Order a digital issue here.
Scrap Lab Shoulder Bag
Designer: Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie's Quilt Co.
Fabrics: Gracie Girl collection by Kassidy and Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs
The secret to a great handmade bag is in the details. Mismatched buttons and a braided strap add whimsy and style.
Scrap Lab Skirt
Designers: Patty Young and Emalee Grambo of Modkid
Fabrics: Gracie Girl collection by Kassidy and Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs
Showcase prints on the hem of a comfortable, easy-to-wear skirt.
Scrap Lab Notebook Cover
Designer: Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet
Fabrics: Gracie Girl collection by Kassidy and Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs
For a quick gift, cover a standard spiral notebook.
Spring 2014 Bookshelf
1. The Big Book of Baby Quilts
$29.99; Martingale
2. Beautiful Building Block Quilts
$24.95; C&T Publishing
3. Sew Gifts!
$24.99; Martingale
4. Classic Modern Quilts
$22.95; My Stars
5. It's a Circus!
$27.95; Kansas City Star Quilts
6. Modern One-Block Quilts
$23.95; Stash Books
Spring 2014 Hot Stuff
Stitcher's Revolution iron-on embroidery patterns
$2.95; colonialpatterns.com
Suzy's Hobby Boxes
From $25.95; sewingandcraftclub.com or your local sewing retailer
Iron Finger
$15.75; clover-usa.com
Raising the Bar
Designer: Sheila Sinclair Snyder
A perfect project for precut strips! Embellish the outer border with ribbon, rickrack, and buttons.
Machine quilter: Nancy Sharr
Fabric: Palm Court collection by Michele D'Amore for Benartex
A single, preprinted panel creates a stunning wall quilt that you can finish in no time!
2 for the Road
Designer: Lindsay Conner
Fabrics: Mar Bella collection for Shannon Fabrics
Any travel is first-class with a comfy and chic travel pillow and shawl.
Log In, Log Out
Designer: Lissa Alexander
Fabrics: Floral Gatherings and Floral Shirtings collections by Primitive Gatherings for Moda Fabrics
Simply start with a center square to stitch a supersize Log Cabin block one log at a time in Courthouse Steps style.
Welcome Home: Spring
Designer: Kim Christopherson
A bit of piecing, some easy fusible appliqué, and a few specialty embellishments make for an inviting quilt.
Straight and Arrow
Designer: Holly Hickman
Machine quilter: Natalia Bonner of Piece N Quilt
Fabrics: Contempo and Bella Solids collections for Moda Fabrics
Take your best shot at this contemporary quilt. Swirl and chevron quilting hit the bullseye, accenting the arrows in flight.
Do the Twist
Designer: Lesley Chaisson of Berry Birdy Designs
Follow our recipe to make a delicious calorie-free pinkeeper.
Get the digital issue here.
Try, Tri Again
Designer: Erin Hamilton of The Piper's Girls
Showcase large-scale prints in triangles that are easy to piece together—we promise!
Get the digital issue here.
Try, Tri Again Color Option
Painter's Palette
Build your color confidence by mixing dark, medium, and light batiks in a variety of hues. Including a few lighter and brighter fabrics adds sparkle and keeps the eye moving around the quilt.
Handy Work
Designer: Lynn Jeffries of The Handmaiden's Cottage
Showcase your prettiest prints in a multipocket crafts apron. A wraparound waistband ensures everything stays put.
Get the digital issue here.
Sewing Bee
Designer: Ebony Love
Fabrics: What's the Buzz collection by Greta Lynn for Kanvas
Large hexagons showcase buzzworthy prints and beautifully intricate machine quilting.
Get the digital issue here.
Flower Box
Designer: Christine Stainbrook
Fabrics: Folly collection for RJR Fabrics
Complementary yellow and purple prints merge in a Log Cabin pattern perfect for perking up a dining area on a tabletop or wall.
Get the digital issue here.
Flower Box Color Option
Straight Furrows Log Cabin
Log Cabin blocks composed of bright orange and aqua prints and solid gray form scrappy-looking stripes across this wall hanging.
Ready, Set, Sew! Backpack
Designer: Amy Barickman of Indygo Junction
Fabrics: Soho Bandana collection for Red Rooster Fabrics and the Crossroads Denim collection for James Thompson, both by Amy Barickman
Do you know youngsters who are eager to sew? With a little help, they can soon be finishing this project.


text:
This operation is performed by the operator in manual mode and takes 5 to 30 minutes during working hours.
min.: 10 000 USDT max.: 200 000 USDT
min.: 5.69526224 ETH max.: 113.9052448 ETH
To exchange, you need to perform several steps:
1. Fill in all fields of the form. Click the "Exchange" button.
2. Read the terms and conditions of the agreement for using of exchange services, if you accept them, tick the box and click the "Create an application" button.
3. Pay for the application. To do this, you must make the transfer of the required amount, following the instructions on our website.
4. After performing the actions described above, the systеm will move you to the "Application Status" page, where the status of your transfer will be indicated.
Attention: the operator will be required to perform this operation (see operator status).
around the clock
[email protected]


text:
Getting Around
Info - Missionary PrayerGuard
Info - UPG PrayerGuard
Get Your Own PrayerGuard
Contact PrayerGuard!
Stuff to Do...
Promote PrayerGuard
Ethne Prayer Section for Unreached Peoples
Put these buttons
On Your Site
Pray for The Unreached People Group of the Hour
Praying for:
Chero of India
Topic: 1 of 3
Miracles: Confirming the Word
Words have little meaning, especially in places where physical needs are great. It takes the miraculous to capture the hearts of the people. In places where embracing Christianity means abuse and persecution, believers need to be sure they have accepted the real God.
Ask for miracles to confirm the truth of the Gospel, that deceptions would be shattered, and believers would be strong in their faith.
Ro 15:19 ...by the power of signs and miracles, through the power of the Spirit. So from Jerusalem all the way round to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.
Father, You are the God who answers by fire. You perform mighty signs in heaven and on earth. It is by the power of Your Spirit that signs and miracles occur.
I ask for a double anointing on Your servants,
Chero of India
today and that You would perform amazing things through their faith and obedience. Give them ears to hear what You want to do and faith to step out and believe You for mighty miracles. Reveal Yourself to the people, Father, that all may know You and have eternal life. Bless
Chero of India
's work today with demonstrated power!
Next Prayer »
Pray-it Say-it Cards
Site software customization by
SaeSolved:: LLC


text:
Long ago, in a dreamier era, space stations were imagined as portals to the heavens. In the 1968 movie "2001: A Space Odyssey," the huge structure twirled in orbit, aesthetically sublime, a relaxing way station for astronauts heading to the moon. It featured a Hilton and a Howard Johnson's.
The international space station of the 21st century isn't quite as beautiful as that movie version, and it's not a gateway to anywhere else. It's a laboratory focused on scientific experiments. Usually there are six people aboard. When they leave, they go back home, down to Earth. Three came home Wednesday, landing in Kazakhstan.
This is Part 2 of an occasional series on the future of NASA, the international space station, entrepreneurial space ventures, Mars exploration, planetary science and astronomy.
Part 1 -- NASA's mission improbable.
Part 3 -- Which way to space?
Part 4 -- To go boldly (and on budget)
The space station circles the planet at an altitude of about 250 miles. Faint traces of atmosphere exert a drag on it, so the station must be boosted regularly to stay in orbit. In the grand scheme of things, the space station simply isn't very far away. The station has a phone number with a Houston area code.
Advocates for human space exploration insist that NASA must think bigger, developing missions beyond Low Earth Orbit, into deeper space — perhaps back to the moon, or to an asteroid, and certainly to Mars eventually.
But NASA has been struggling for years to square ambitions with budgets. The space station is widely praised as an engineering marvel, but it didn't come cheap. The United States has poured close to $100 billion into the program and is contributing about $3 billion a year to the station's operation. Space policy experts warn that, without a significant boost in budget, NASA will not be able to keep running the station and simultaneously carry out new, costly deep-space missions.
The United States and its partners need to make a tough call: Keep the station flying? Or bring it down?
Boeing, the prime contractor, is trying to prove that the station's components can hold up through at least 2028. Three years ago, Congress extended funding for the station through 2020, and NASA's international partners — Russia, Japan, Canada and the European Space Agency — have made a similar commitment. But behind the scenes, NASA officials are working to persuade the White House to make a decision, pronto, to keep the orbital laboratory flying after 2020.
The alternative is to crash the massive structure into the South Pacific.
The decision needs to be made in 2014, said William Gerstenmaier, the top NASA official for human spaceflight.
Companies such as SpaceX and Sierra Nevada, which are competing for a NASA contract to carry astronauts to the station, need to know that their market isn't going to vanish in 2020, he said. Scientists, pharmaceutical companies and other organizations that do zero-gravity experiments also need to know soon whether "there's a horizon for the station beyond 2020," he said.
As the decision makers in the U.S. government discuss the fate of the orbital laboratory, they face tough questions about the future of NASA in a broader sense. The dean of space policy analysts, John Logsdon, former director of the Space Policy Institute at George Washington University, said of NASA: "It was not given a strategic purpose after Apollo. Why does it exist? What do you want to do?"
A mock-up of the Zvezda, a Russian service module that is part of the international space station, at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. The center is home to a full-size mock-up of the station that is used for astronaut training. (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)
Although it's true that the international space station (ISS) never strays far from Earth, cosmically speaking, it has the virtue of showing what life in space is really like. The PowerPoint version of space travel is always easier than the real thing. There are things that reveal themselves only in zero gravity.
"Stiction," for example — the way delicate materials stick together without gravity to tug them apart. There's no way to replicate that on Earth.
Dust has no urge to settle down, and so it clogs air filters faster than engineers had once anticipated. Bacteria grow in odd corners and crannies. Mysterious disks of zinc oxide have stopped up a water line, defying explanation.
In theory, equipment has its own storage space. But that's not how the place looks in real life. There are laptop computers everywhere and tools Velcroed to the walls. It's cluttered. New crews famously have to go on treasure hunts to find things that have vanished.
Mundane problems such as clogged filters and mold formation provide lessons for an eventual human mission to Mars. On a Mars voyage there would be no way to turn back halfway, so engineers have to understand in advance what could go disastrously wrong.
The Apollo model of spaceflight puts the emphasis on destination; the space station model puts the emphasis on simply living in space, in that alien environment.
"For folks like me, who consider Apollo a poor model for the future of human exploration, the ISS is the essential demonstration site and steppingstone for a sustained future in space with humans," senior NASA scientist Harley Thronson said.
Space is perhaps the most dangerous place that people have ever lived continuously. A stray pebble or piece of space junk could puncture the shell of the structure and lead to rapid depressurization. Day in, day out, ammonia is a concern. It is critical to the station's cooling system, but it is also highly toxic.
"Ammonia will kill you in one breath," said Chris Hadfield, perhaps the most famous astronaut of the 21st century.
Hadfield knows that most people aren't paying attention to the men and women passing by overhead. That's another striking feature of life in space: It's relatively anonymous. You can go around the world 16 times a day, but few of the 7 billion people down below will ever know your name.
Astronaut Chris Hadfield made a music video for his version of David Bowie's "Space Oddity" aboard the ISS. If you're on a mobile device, view the video here. (YouTube)
Many astronauts do their best to connect to the earthlings. Astronauts tweet and update Facebook pages. A few months back, Hadfield made a humdinger of a music video — covering David Bowie's song "Space Oddity" — that has more than 17 million views on YouTube.
Hadfield also made videos about everyday life in space. Bodily fluids go in strange directions. Your vision blurs, your nose feels stuffy, and you lose your sense of taste.
Water is so dominated by surface tension that it can migrate around your scalp and over your face, as if seeking a hole to invade.
In zero gravity, a flame burns spherically — a ball of fire.
Experiments on the ISS have touched on fluid dynamics, crystal formation and changes in bacterial virulence. Next year, 20 to 60 rodents will come aboard as research subjects. And the astronauts themselves are under the microscope, revealing the effects of weightlessness and space radiation. NASA and the Russian Federal Space Agency plan to send astronauts to the ISS for an entire year, starting in the spring of 2015.
Astronauts talk about the transcendent experience of seeing the world without political borders, with the thin blue line of the protective atmosphere. Hadfield would often know where the station was over the surface, simply by checking out the color of the light shining up through the cupola, the nest of windows facing the planet. Usually the light would have a blue cast, from the ocean below. If orange, that would usually mean the station was passing over the Sahara. If red, that would be the signal of the Outback.
A support diver takes position underwater at the Johnson Space Center during a spacewalk training exercise. Click here for a photo gallery. (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)
A typical work shift lasts 12 hours. Astronauts get one day off a week, a respite from the grind of chores and scientific experiments. Satellite TV reception in space is poor, oddly enough. Smoking and drinking are not allowed. Bodies deteriorate without gravity, and so the astronauts exercise constantly, at least two hours a day.
Astronaut Nicole Stott said she has never slept better in her life than she did in space. No pillow necessary. There are no pressure points on the body. A chronic pain in her arm simply disappeared forever. The only problem with space sleep is that the body naturally forms a zombielike pose, with arms dangling forward.
"It's kind of scary," she said.
Saturdays are cleaning days. Every surface is essentially a floor, gathering dirt, flakes of skin, stray drops of sweat and bits of food. (Jam has a diabolical tendency to launch itself off toast.)
"What come in really, really handy are baby wipes," astronaut Doug Wheelock said.
He also likes the Russian towels. They have a lot of texture, ideal for rubbing down a body. Without a shower, dead skin stays put and grows itchy.
"A towel with some texture on it is like heaven, because you can get all the dead skin off you," Wheelock said. "It feels so good, psychologically."
Astronaut Mike Fincke spent his downtime reading science fiction, including the Arthur C. Clarke novel "2001."
Picture it: A man in a space station reading a novel about people on a space station. That closed a cultural loop.
"We take these dreams and make them real," Fincke said.
The space station's flight control room at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)
The international space station is another step in what space policy analyst Dwayne Day has called the Von Braun Paradigm, after Wernher von Braun, the German rocket scientist who, after World War II, came to America and became a leader of the U.S. rocket program.
In an influential series of stories in Collier's magazine from 1952 to 1954, von Braun and other space visionaries foretold an era in which human beings would conquer space. Von Braun imagined a steppingstone approach that included orbital flights, a space shuttle, a space station, a voyage to the moon and, finally, a human landing on Mars.
Photos: NASA turns 55
Neil Armstrong took this photo of astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, walking on the surface of the moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. (NASA/AFP/Getty Images)
But the order of attack played out differently. The U.S. raced to the moon to beat the Soviets, who had their own lunar aspirations. NASA then wanted to build a space shuttle and a space station, but President Richard M. Nixon told the agency it couldn't do both. NASA went with the shuttle.
After aides mentioned to President Ronald Reagan that the Soviets had a space station, named Salyut, he decided that the United States needed one, too. In his 1984 State of the Union Address, he vowed to build a space station within a decade. "We can follow our dreams to distant stars, living and working in space for peaceful, economic and scientific gain," Reagan said.
Early estimates put the construction cost at $8.8 billion, but the government spent roughly that much simply designing the laboratory on paper while Congress debated whether to build it, said Howard McCurdy, an American University professor of public affairs and author of "The Space Station Decision."
The collapse of the Soviet Union created the final incentive to go forward. U.S. officials worried that Russian rocket scientists would go to work for rogue nations, spreading missile technology. In 1993, the United States and its allies brought the Russians into the fold for what would now be called the international space station. The international agreements ensured that the funds would keep flowing to the project despite changes in administrations and turnover in Congress.
Russia launched the first module in the fall of 1998. After more than 100 rocket and space shuttle launches to ferry components to orbit, and an astonishing 160 spacewalks, the orbital laboratory — as broad as a football field, including end zones — was finally finished in 2011. The ISS is modular, with one main truss lined with protruding elements and framed by symmetrical solar arrays, the whole thing rather insectoid, like something that would make a buzzing sound if a tiny version flew by your ear.
During a deployment of solar arrays in 2007, one of the arrays suffered a tear. Astronauts on the station and engineers in Houston scrambled to come up with a solution, pressed for time before the array disintegrated. In an emergency spacewalk, astronaut Scott Parazynski crawled to the remote end of a boom — farther from the air lock than any astronaut had ventured — and repaired the tear with makeshift "cuff links."
"It was definitely a Superman moment," said Mike Raftery, a top station official with Boeing.
A sociological truth has emerged from the international effort: American engineers are more likely to try to finesse a structure, to make it as lightweight and as efficient as possible, while Russians build things stout.
Mike Suffredini, the NASA program manager for the space station, said the station proves that in-orbit construction is possible, and he noted that no component has had to come back to Earth for retooling.
Said McCurdy: "It's one of the greatest engineering achievements in the history of the world. It ranks with the pyramids."
Logsdon, the policy analyst, said the station is a marvel, but he said it hasn't yet proved it was worth the investment. The science has been going full speed only for a couple of years, so it's too soon to make that judgment, he said.
"It's an awfully expensive engineering demonstration," Logsdon said. "If that's all it is, that's a hell of a price to pay."
Gerstenmaier, the NASA official in charge of human spaceflight, said of the station's cost: "We're in the process of proving now whether it's worth it or not. It's going to take a little while to see if these researchers will embrace this facility."
The helmet and gloves of an astronaut's Extra Vehicular Activity suit lie on the pool deck inside the Johnson Space Center's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory, where astronauts train before heading to the ISS. (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)
The ISS almost cost one human life. Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano nearly drowned in space this summer. The astronaut, who represents the European Space Agency, was spacewalking outside the station on July 16 when he felt water on the back of his head. It didn't seem to be coming from his water bottle. It didn't feel like sweat. And it was increasing — and migrating, around his head, into his ears, around his nose, doing all the strange things that water does in zero gravity.
Spacewalks are exquisitely choreographed and are not supposed to include surprises. The script for Parmitano's spacewalk ran to 72 pages. Astronauts go through a 500-step process simply putting on their spacesuits, which function like miniature spaceships, with elaborate life-support gear and an emergency jet pack. An astronaut on the ground will continuously talk to spacewalkers to ensure that they are feeling well, thinking clearly. But now here was Parmitano telling Houston that his helmet was filling with water.
Parmitano's account on his blog is harrowing:
Video: Drowning in space
NASA aborted a July 16 spacewalk outside the international space station when Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano discovered a buildup of water in his helmet. (NASA)
"The water has also almost completely covered the front of my visor, sticking to it and obscuring my vision. . . . [T]he Sun sets, and my ability to see — already compromised by the water — completely vanishes, making my eyes useless; but worse than that, the water covers my nose — a really awful sensation that I make worse by my vain attempts to move the water by shaking my head. By now, the upper part of the helmet is full of water and I can't even be sure that the next time I breathe I will fill my lungs with air and not liquid."
He lost his sense of direction. Where was the air lock? He couldn't even see the handles the astronauts use for maneuvering. He tried to contact fellow spacewalker Chris Cassidy — all spacewalks are tandem operations, for precisely this sort of situation — but he couldn't hear him.
Then he recalled that his safety cable could be recoiled, and the gentle tug of that mechanism signaled the direction back to the air lock. He gradually felt his way there but still had to go through the laborious process of re-pressurization and reentering the station. NASA video captured the arduous efforts of Parmitano's crew mates as they removed his helmet and toweled up the rogue water.
NASA is still investigating where the water came from. Early evidence is that the spacesuit's cooling system malfunctioned.The incident illustrated the obvious fact that there is nothing routine about life in space — that even after nearly five decades of spacewalks, and even with elaborate safeguards, a failure mode could lurk within the American spacesuits.
As Parmitano put it on his blog: "Space is a harsh, inhospitable frontier. . . . The skills of our engineers and the technology surrounding us make things appear simple when they are not, and perhaps we forget this sometimes. Better not to forget."
Hadfield, who had left the ISS two months earlier, had a succinct description of what happened to Parmitano: "We just about killed him."
Team members gather around a Soyuz spacecraft shortly after it landed in Kazakhstan on Nov. 19. Three astronauts returned from four months aboard the international space station. (Bill Ingalls/NASA via Getty Images)
Hadfield came back to Earth in May, retired from the astronaut corps — he had been a Canadian government employee for more than three decades — and retreated to his summer cabin on an island in the St. Clair River, which flows out of Lake Huron between Michigan and Ontario.
He can stand on his dock and watch the space station pass overhead. When you're an astronaut, you keep track of it and know when it's going to be visible. The best views are shortly after sunset.
"The station suddenly glows yellow, red, then winks out dark," he said. "It's really dramatic on board, and it's really beautiful to see it from here. It just echoes within me."
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield gestures shortly after landing in Kazakhstan on May 14. (Mikhail Metzel/AP)
Is there an aesthetic, even spiritual justification for spaceflight? So often, NASA officials describe the space station in practical terms, as a way of developing new technologies and expanding the economic sphere of the human race. But for someone like Hadfield, space travel offers humanity something that goes beyond any commercial or scientific utility.
"Station" — Hadfield often refers to it that way, as if it's a proper name — "is so much more than some remote laboratory where some small number of people and robots are doing something that no one knows about. Station is so much more than that. It is our first great human outpost in space. It is our way of seeing our world that's unprecedented in the history of the human species. It's an amazing platform for human self-discovery."
Conceivably, NASA could lease the station to some private, commercial operation, but it is hard to imagine who might want to take up the cost of operating it. And all spacecraft get tired and creaky with age. Space is a harsh environment. Metal fatigue is inescapable, due to the expansion of the structure as the station moves in and out of sunlight.
So even if the station's life is extended beyond 2020, it is coming down, eventually. NASA could try to salvage a piece here and there, but there are no plans to deconstruct it, so the controlled de-orbit will be a spectacular, fiery event. Too big to burn up completely, the station will crash somewhere in the open water of the South Pacific.
It will be perhaps the most expensive man-made object that human beings have ever intentionally destroyed. This vision of the future will sink to the bottom of the sea, ending another chapter in the history of what people used to call the Space Age.
Kathryn Tolbert, Laurie McGinley, JJ Evans and Jade-Snow Joachim


text:
UK government announces review into Pool Re
HM Treasury-led review will draw up a five-year strategic plan for the state-backed terrorism reinsurer
If content does not display, please refresh your browser.
Insurance Day is part of Informa PLC
This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 8860726.
This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use. For high-quality copies or electronic reprints for distribution to colleagues or customers, please call UK support +44 (0)20 3377 3996 / APAC support at +65 6508 2430
Printed By
HM Treasury-led review will draw up a five-year strategic plan for the state-backed terrorism reinsurer
Ask The Analyst - Ask Your Question Send your question to our team of expert analysts. You can: • Ask for background information on/explanation of articles in Insurance Day * • Find out more about our views on industry developments • Ask for an interpretation of market trends • Source supplementary data relating to articles • Request explanations to further your understanding of current issues (* This relates to any Insurance Day that is included as part of your subscription) We will do the research and get back to you personally with the information you need.
Your question has been successfully sent to the email address below and we will get back as soon as possible. email@example.com.
All fields are required.
All set! This article has been sent to firstname.lastname@example.com.
All fields are required. For multiple recipients, separate email addresses with a semicolon.
Please Note: Only individuals with an active subscription will be able to access the full article. All other readers will be directed to the abstract and would need to subscribe.


text:
Add dynamic action to your work with this fully editable and professional Horticulture PowerPoint Template to complete all your reports and personal or professional presentations. This template will be a great choice for templates on yard, wet, water, tool, summer, sprinkler, spring, spray, splashing, season, relief, refreshing, pipe, machine, lawn, irrigation, hot, hose, horticulture, growth, etc. Download this stylish Horticulture PowerPoint Template Background instantly after purchase and enhance your productivity.
This template describes the concepts of yard wet water tool summer sprinkler spring spray splashing season relief refreshing pipe machine lawn irrigation hot hose horticulture growth
Boost your PowerPoint Presentations with the Horticulture theme. Our Horticulture PowerPoint Templates and Horticulture PowerPoint Backgrounds are pre-designed intelligently-built Royalty Free PowerPoint presentation templates used for creating stunning and amazing presentations and reports.
Our powerful templates are fully customizable to edit it according to your design requirements. Come back to download tons of visually stunning contemporary designs. Sizzle at your next presentation with these eye-catching PowerPoint Templates! Add your message or ideas to the pre-made PowerPoint Template and you're ready to rock at the work place. Uplift your presentation backgrounds to the next level with our power-packed and classy collections of PowerPoint Templates. Start creating professional and superior PowerPoint presentations with DigitalOfficePro PowerPoint Templates.Related Tags: gardening horticultural horticulturally horticulturist auxin bud floriculture flower gardening gardenship landscape gardening landscaping market gardening sequestrant garden biennial intensive kentucky bluegrass parthenocarpic pomology royal horticultural


text:
Today in the news: FBI attempts to stem 'rash of sexting'
Quote of note
"We're hoping (that) getting the message out in the quarterlies is going to teach people, as well as their supervisors ... you can't do this stuff. When you are given an FBI BlackBerry, it's for official use. It's not to text the woman in another office who you found attractive or to send a picture of yourself in a state of undress. That is not why we provide you an FBI BlackBerry." - FBI assistant director Candice Will. The FBI has begun releasing internal disciplinary reports quarterly in attempt to stem what they call a "rash of sexting cases." CNN obtained these reports, which also contain accounts of a worker secretly bugging a supervisor's office, an employee engaging in a relationship with a drug dealer (now their husband) and lying about it when questioned, and another who had to be subdued by police after a drunken confrontation with a weapon at his mistress' house. All of the employees previously mentioned were fired.
News to know
Oscar Pistorius was granted bail today after a judge ruled he was not a flight risk, The Associated Press repoted. However, Pistorius was required to turn in his passport and any guns he owned, was ordered not to take any drugs or alcohol and was not allowed to return to his home where he shot his girlfriend. The judge also chastised the prosecutor for not adequately investigating reports Pistorius had violent tendencies and noted the inconsistencies of Pistorius' account of what happened the night of Reeva Steenkamp's death.
Hot video: Blackmail rumors circulating as pope's resignation nears
GateHouse News Service


text:
Dr. Robert W. Doms Named Chief of Pathology at CHOP
Published on in CHOP News
Skip to content
Published on in CHOP News
September 5, 2012 — Robert W. Doms, MD, PhD, was selected as pathologist-in-chief and chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), effective September 15, 2012. Dr. Doms joins CHOP from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania where he was chairman of the Department of Microbiology. He is a nationally recognized researcher in the study of HIV/AIDS.
Dr. Doms was recommended by a search committee chaired by Bryan A. Wolf, MD, PhD, who also served as interim pathologist-in-chief following the March 2012 departure of Jeffrey A. Golden, MD, who accepted a position at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. "I am very pleased that Dr. Doms has agreed to join us at CHOP and we look forward to his contribution to an exceptional Pathology and Laboratory Medicine program," said Steven M. Altschuler, MD, chief executive officer. "Bob is internationally known and recognized for his discoveries in HIV/AIDS research and his reputation for excellence will certainly enhance our efforts at CHOP."
Well known to many in the international research community, Dr. Doms' efforts have led to significant discoveries about the way in which the AIDS virus enters cells and how the disease develops. He is a leader in the virus entry field and has won a number of research awards, including an Elizabeth Glaser Scientist Award from the Pediatric AIDS Foundation and the Pfizer Young Investigator Award from the American Society for Investigative Pathology. In addition to studying HIV entry, members of his lab have studied a number of emerging viral diseases, including West Nile virus, Rift Valley Fever virus, and Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic fever virus. The goals of these projects were to understand how viruses enter cells, and how this can be stopped.
He is a member of the American Society for Clinical Research and earned his MD and PhD in cell biology from Yale University in 1988. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship with Bernie Moss, MD, PhD, at the NIH where he studied vaccinia virus assembly as well as the HIV-1 Env protein, and also completed an anatomic pathology residency. He arrived at Penn in 1992 as an assistant professor in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, was named an associate professor in 1998 and named chairman of the Department of Microbiology in 2001.


text:
Looking for the best Kitchen Interior Designer In Bhuvanagiri? Head straight to Treefold Interior Designers! We have years of interior designing experience that fuel our efforts and help us bring the best out of your empty spaces. We create designs that speak for themselves and provide an exceptional experience to clients. Being a top-notch Interior Designing Company In Bhuvanagiri, we maintain the highest quality standards that reflect in our work.
If you are searching for Best Kitchen Interior Designer In Bhuvanagiri, we are here to satisfy you with our excellent work. We pay attention to your requirements and create impressive solutions that suit your taste and budget. Our team always looks forward to new opportunities and goes beyond set boundaries to deliver you satisfactory results.
Being a trusted Kitchen Interior Designing Company In Bhuvanagiri, we are here to handle your custom requirements without breaking your budget. If you want to discuss more related to our offered Kitchen Interior Designs In Bhuvanagiri, write to us or call our experts. We'd be happy to help.
Faq Question And Answer
TreeFold Interiors & Decor is a top-tier Kitchen Interior Designer In Hyderabad. We infuse our imagination and creativity together to bring up nothing but the best for you. Our team of experienced and excellent skilled professionals put a whole bag of tricks to transform your dream into reality. We are capable of reaching you and completing the work in the given time frame.
TreeFold Interiors & Decor has upstanding quality designs, with a close-knit team of designers working on their toes tirelessly to bring add class to your home. We never mind walking extra miles to bring up your personalized designs in reality. It's only our quality standard that work is mirrored in the slew of positive customer reviews and attains their trust. Our unique and unexceptional designs have the quality to take away your heart.
TreeFold Interiors & Decor create soul-soothing themes within your bedroom at the best prices. We provide you the inexpensive Bedroom Interior Design Services In Hyderabad compared to the others and do not compromise with the quality of work.
We insist you visit our work as it will be good to understand more about us. But if you are willing to meet at your site, we are there for you. Book your online consultation now, and our experts will be at your doorstep to help you to design your personalized dream design.


text:
O'Susannah's Quilts & Gifts
A large fabric selection and ever-changing displays at O'Susannah's Quilts & Gifts in Watkins Glen, New York, draws local quilters and tourists alike.
Community Centered
The first floor of the downtown brick building serves as the quilt shop, O'Susannah's Quilts & Gifts, and the second floor houses The Upstairs Inn, a tranquil space for quilters to unwind and sew.
Swapping Samples
Shop owner Sue Knapp takes great pride in rotating the many quilts on display.
Meet the Staff of O'Susannah's Quilts & Gifts
Front row, from left: Jean Lathrop, Karen Rhodes, Wilma Coots, Sue Knapp (owner), Deborah Sanford, Vicki Olmstead, and Sharon Bristol; back row: Cathy Mathews and Eleanor Lattin.
Seasonal Inspiration
An always-changing seasonal display aims to inspire.
Fabric and Furniture
Antique furniture pieces add to the richness of reproduction-inspired vignettes.
Sew on the Go
Plenty of handwork projects are available for customers looking for something portable.
Second-Floor Sewing Space
The Upstairs Inn offers a comfortable and well-lit retreat space for quilters.
Happy Holly Days
Subtle scrappiness and hints of machine appliqué set the scene in a holiday-theme quilt. Susannah Knapp and Jeanne Knapp designed Happy Holly Days for Quilt Sampler® Fall/Winter 2013 magazine.
Happy Holly Days Machine-Quilting Details
Deborah Stanford machine-quilted holly leaves in each "O" formed by adjacent Oh Susannah blocks, pebble and crosshatch motifs in the tan print block backgrounds, and a meandering swirl and holly leaf motif in the border.
Get the Magazine!
Contact O'Susannah's Quilts & Gifts to purchase a copy of Quilt Sampler® Fall/Winter 2013 magazine, pick up the issue at your local quilt shop or newsstand, or get the digital issue online.
Peek inside JEllen's House of Fabric, another quilt shop featured in the Fall/Winter 2013 issue.


text:
The Psychological Situation of Climate Change
Posted by The Situationist Staff on April 17, 2011
Situationist friend, Daniel Gilbert, Professor of Psychology, describes the psychological impulses that make it difficult for humans to confront the threat of global warming.
Vodpod videos no longer available.
Related Situationist posts:
- Dan Gilbert on Why the Brain Scares Itself
- "Dan Gilbert To Speak at Harvard Law School,"
- "Dan Gilbert on the Situation of Our Decisions,"
- "Dan Gilbert on the Situation of Psychology,"
- "The Situation of Climate Change,"
- "The Heat is On,"
- "The Situation of Happiness," and
- "Conversation with Dan Gilbert."
Rate this:
This entry was posted on April 17, 2011 at 12:54 pm and is filed under Emotions, Environment, Evolutionary Psychology, Morality, Public Policy, Social Psychology, Video. Tagged: Climate Change, Dan Gilbert, global warming. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.


text:
Trouble logging in?
Your user name is the portion of your uwosh.edu email address that comes before the '@' sign.
If you make several unsuccessful attempts to log in, your account will be locked.
— last modified Jan 29, 2009 01:16 PM
Copyright 2023 The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System


text:
Juan Manuel Marquez wins by KO
Marquez took care of all of his business Saturday night with a thunderous right hand that left Manny Pacquiao face first on the canvas with his remarkable career in question. Unable to win a decision in their first three fights, Marquez won the old-fashioned way with a huge right hand that put Pacquiao down for the second time in the fight at 2:59 of the sixth round. Referee Kenny Bayless never bothered to count as Marquez leaped into his handlers\' arms in celebration and Pacquiao\'s wife broke into tears at ringside. "I threw a perfect punch," Marquez said. "I knew Manny could knock me out at any time." It was a stunning end to a thrilling fight, the fourth one in the last eight years between the two men. It could also be the end of the Filipino\'s career, though he said in the ring afterward he would like to fight Marquez for a fifth time. "If you give us a chance, we\'ll fight again," Pacquiao said. "I was just starting to feel confident and then I got careless." Pacquiao had been down in the third round but knocked Marquez down in the fifth and the two were exchanging heavy blows in the sixth round before Marquez threw a right hand that flattened Pacquiao face down on the canvas. "I thought I was getting him in the last couple of rounds but I got hit by a strong punch," Pacquiao said. "I never expected that punch." [+] EnlargeJuan Manuel Marquez celebrates after knocking Manny Pacquiao out in the sixth round. Pacquiao was ahead 47-46 on all three scorecards following the fifth round.</p><p> AP Photo/Eric JamisonJuan Manuel Marquez celebrates after knocking Manny Pacquiao out in the sixth round. Pacquiao was ahead 47-46 on all three scorecards following the fifth. Pacquiao was down for about two minutes before his handlers managed to get him up as Marquez celebrated and the sold-out crowd at the MGM erupted. After being helped to his corner, Pacquiao sat on a stool, blew his nose and stared vacantly ahead as his handlers cut his gloves off. It was a stunning end to a furious fight, and Pacquiao was later taken to a hospital for precautionary examination. "We always worked on that punch," Marquez said. "We knew he was going to come out aggressive so we had a fight plan that was more technical. We were able to capitalize on it." Marquez had vowed to finally beat Pacquiao after losing two close fights and settling for a draw in the first fight. But after Pacquiao knocked him down in the fifth round and was landing big left hands, it looked like it would be Pacquiao\'s night. The two came out for the sixth round and the pace was just as relentless. Both were landing big punches and both were brawling when suddenly as the round came to close Marquez shot out a right hand that landed flush to the jaw of Pacquiao, who crumpled to the canvas in a heap. "I felt he was coming to knock me out the last three rounds and I knew he was going to be wide open," Marquez said. It was the second loss in a row for Pacquiao, who dropped a decision to Timothy Bradley in June and who had vowed to regain his prominence in the ring. Pacquiao was aggressive from the opening bell, but paid the price in the third round when he got caught by a Marquez right hand that put him down. Pacquiao got back up and seemingly took control of the fight, dropping Marquez in the fifth round and landing the bigger punches until he was dropped. "I got hit by a punch I didn\'t see," Pacquiao said. Pacquiao, who earned more than $20 million for the fight, was ahead 47-46 on all three scorecards after the fifth round. There was no title at stake in the 147-pound fight, but that didn\'t stop 16,348 fans from filling the MGM Grand Arena and roaring in unison from the opening bell as the two fighters went after each other. Ringside punching stats underscored the ferocity of the bout, showing Pacquiao landing 94 of 256 punches to 52 of 246 for Marquez. But it was the one big right hand from Marquez that counted more than anything, knocking Pacquiao out for the first time in a career that goes back 17 years. "He was in charge," Pacquiao\'s trainer, Freddie Roach said. "He just got a little too careless and got hit with a punch he didn\'t see." Promoter Bob Arum immediately said he could see a fifth fight between the two boxers, and a dazed Pacquiao seemed to agree. "Why not?" he said. Pacquiao weighed the class limit of 147 pounds, but it was Marquez who looked like the stronger fighter entering the ring after having bulked up with the help of a strength conditioner, though he weighed in at 143 pounds. In their earlier fights, Pacquiao had been the bigger puncher, knocking Marquez down a total of four times, but on this night it was Marquez who had the biggest punch. The stunning knockout was the first real loss by Pacquiao in seven years. He lost a close decision to Bradley in his last fight, but most ringside observers believed he had won it fairly convincingly. Marquez improved to 55-6-1 with 40 knockouts, while Pacquiao fell to 54-5-2.