text:
Have you ever been told you were anemic? Were you advised to take iron? Did it make you feel better?
Anemia is common. By some estimates, up to 30% of the world's population is anemic. It is particularly common among young women (largely attributed to the blood loss during the menstrual cycle) and in places where nutrition is poor, where chronic disease (such as HIV) is common, or where the water is contaminated with lead or copper.
Because anemia is common, you often hear a recommendation to take iron. But anemia is often blamed for symptoms that are unrelated, and iron deficiency is only one cause of anemia — there are many. Read on for the facts and fiction about anemia.
What Is Anemia?
The word "anemia" means there is a reduction in the number of red blood cells. Even though that may seem like a straightforward definition, it's important next to define "reduction" and there are at least two ways to determine what a "low" number of red cells is:
It is the latter definition that is usually reported; that is, a laboratory defines its normal values by measuring hundreds or even thousands of normal, healthy people's red blood counts and defining the normal range as the values of 95% of that population. The remaining 5% — the very highest and lowest values — are then considered abnormal.
Red cells are important because they carry oxygen throughout the body. There are several ways to measure and report anemia, the most common of which are volume and concentration of hemoglobin (the oxygen-carrying molecule within the red blood cell).
For adult women, the normal volume of red blood cells, called the hematocrit, ranges from approximately 36% to 48% (representing 95% of the healthy female population as above). The volume is a bit higher for men (40% to 52%). The concentration of hemoglobin is normally 11.5 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl) to 17.5 mg/dl, with some variation depending on your gender and the laboratory testing the blood.
Keep in mind that if your hematocrit or hemoglobin is slightly low, it could be because you are among the normal people whose values fall below the cut-off of normal. Because 95% of normal people's test results fall within the "normal range" (also called reference range), 5% do not, even though they are also healthy.
It's also important to recognize that even if a blood-test result is normal, if it was previously higher, that could be a sign of trouble; in other words, the result might be normal but because it's lower, the person might be "relatively anemic."
Back to top
Anemia — Not a Disease
Anemia is not actually a disease; rather, it is a blood-test result. In normal circumstances, the bone marrow produces more than enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the vital organs of the body. They last about four months in the circulation and are then broken down and removed from the circulation when they get feeble.
While there are several causes of anemia, the two major categories and some common examples include:
Another way to think about the causes of anemia is to divide them into disorders that only affect red cells and conditions in which anemia is only one part of the disease. For instance, in "pure red cell aplasia," the bone marrow simply makes too few red blood cells, but in a person with a bleeding ulcer, iron deficiency anemia is a secondary problem and unlikely to improve without ulcer treatment. Similarly, hemolytic anemia may develop by itself (often called "autoimmune hemolytic anemia" because the body's immune system is thought to mistakenly attack the body's own red cells), or it may be part of a body-wide illness such as lupus.
Possible Anemia Symptoms
When anemia is "significant," it may be associated with fatigue, headaches, palpitations, shortness of breath and even chest pain leading to heart attack (though usually in persons with underlying heart disease). Symptoms tend to be worst during exertion because exercise requires more oxygen delivery to the muscles. If the anemia is severe and getting worse, symptoms may develop even at rest, and include difficulty breathing, confusion or lethargy. If anemia is due to sudden bleeding, there is not just a reduced number of red cells, there is also a sudden reduction in plasma (the fluid portion of blood), leading to low blood pressure with dizziness or even shock and death.
However, none of these symptoms or conditions is likely to be caused by anemia when the anemia is mild. How to define "significant" or "mild" anemia is somewhat arbitrary, but most experts would agree that hematocrit levels of 32 to 35 are unlikely to cause symptoms; less than 28 may cause symptoms, and in between (28 to 32), symptom development is highly variable — that is, some will and some will not have symptoms related to anemia of this mild to moderate severity.
When a person's anemia is moderate or severe, there may be symptoms not only related to anemia, such as fatigue, but also symptoms related to the disease causing the anemia. For example, anemia is common among people with chronic diseases associated with inflammation, such as rheumatoid arthritis (associated with joint pain and stiffness) or Crohn's disease (associated with diarrhea and crampy abdominal pain).
Finally, when anemia is bad enough to cause symptoms, reducing or eliminating the symptoms is certainly important, but finding the cause is also a priority. In fact, it may be impossible to eliminate symptoms related to anemia without figuring out why anemia developed in the first place.
When There Are No Symptoms
Most people with mild anemia don't know it because they have no symptoms. Fatigue is often said to result from anemia, yet doctors are taught that unless anemia is "significant," it should not cause symptoms. In fact, fatigue is an extremely common and poorly understood symptom and often can be found in people whose blood counts are completely normal. Even when fatigue is associated with mild anemia, symptoms rarely improve even after the anemia resolves.
There are exceptions, however, to these general rules. For example, even with moderate to severe anemia, symptoms may develop so slowly that they are not appreciated, at least until the anemia is treated. In addition, there is some uncertainty in the area of anemia. A review of anemia in the Archives of Internal Medicine pointed out that people with cancer, heart attack, and those requiring dialysis may feel better if their anemia is treated (for instance, with transfusions) than if their red blood cell counts are allowed to remain low, even when the anemia is mild and there are no clear-cut symptoms related to the anemia.
The Bottom Line
When anemia is discovered, people often assume that it explains their symptoms, especially fatigue. In many cases, perhaps most, this is a myth, because while anemia may cause fatigue, most fatigue is not caused by anemia. In fact, mild anemia rarely causes fatigue; the proof is that symptoms usually persist even when mild anemia has been corrected.
A search for the cause, including vitamin or nutrient deficiency (such as iron), blood loss, red cell destruction, and underlying inflammation are all important steps. Treatment depends on the severity of the anemia and the underlying cause. To assume that every anemia is due to iron deficiency and that all anemias cause symptoms overlooks the complexity and subtlety of this common condition. A doctor or patient making these assumptions could overlook the true cause of the fatigue.
If you are exceptionally tired, see your health care professional for evaluation, especially if there is no obvious reason (such as lack of sleep). And if you are anemic, it could well be unrelated to your symptoms. Keep an open mind — that way, you are less likely to fall victim to common misconceptions about these common problems.
Robert H. Shmerling, M.D. is associate physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and associate professor at Harvard Medical School. He has been a practicing rheumatologist for over 20 years at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is an active teacher in the Internal Medicine Residency Program, serving as the Robinson Firm Chief. He is also a teacher in the Rheumatology Fellowship Program.


text:
You're watching...
Halftime Report: 7/14/12
Michael Moynihan puts the 'guest ombudsman' in 'Red Eye' guest ombudsman
Jul 14, 2012
You're watching...
Michael Moynihan puts the 'guest ombudsman' in 'Red Eye' guest ombudsman
Jul 14, 2012
Also in this playlist...
Auto-advance: ON
Auto-advanceThis transcript is automatically generated
About what kind of we've got anything wrong so far -- out what's going -- like I mean he could you have gotten anything Iran -- I have never.
Scene two blocks of television and it had looked so little substance is yeah.
Look I'm not saying it wasn't funny you know I'm just trying to burn the clock -- about right.
We never -- Lawrence.
I don't want this that was just like action series and and the Olympics sax yeah.
Well let me start with the first story we have something we can safeguard our -- our teeth into.
And I'm gonna do a little thing here where I was sort of petty and who who was talking about the Obama interview.
And may be very good point -- incisive point.
That's Obama is more or less blaming the Americans for not agreeing with an American people.
And I sort of bring it to new -- -- run by saying this.
I've -- angles called that false consciousness.
When America and -- proletariat.
Was was so kind of not mystified by the -- of the capitalist class that they.
They didn't I go along with socialism so let's talk about me -- -- -- -- -- Yeah it's not a it's not a question for.
And I'm just -- because there was nothing.
Really go into the differences between socialism and communism and totalitarian we're gonna guess there are confused about that yet yet yet but.
What are we just got to that and why -- I get a penny and -- and head and I'm going to launch a vicious.
Scurrilous attack on U -- that you think people are just assuming it.
Then when they say socialists -- talking about.
Western European style social democracy.
But yeah this is culpable.
Limits on the Internet you confront a lot of pictures of a Barack Obama who alongside Marx and Lenin and I saw these Tea Party is which I attendant.
It happens right.
That and that is a good point and you know I do think that people who have lived through the real marxism leninism do have a right to be offended by that.
Yes but I don't think that's what most people talk about when they say that our country is starting to -- in the socialist direction but I guess why not they say.
Well why don't -- is say is becoming more social democratic or isn't as head to Andy's point isn't Obama just days sort of big government liberal.
I think.
I just took.
I think big government liberal but not my thing I'm gonna talk to an imaginary person -- camera does have one.
Nailed it.
You know what it is.
You miss I think it helps it's not a big government look liberal agency had big academic and government -- the government academic complex which is different.
I'm looking over.
-- -- -- That a different exhibited -- government liberal because you're each inducing.
The world and academics to it which which is very progressive very very left wing right I didn't see it.
-- -- -- -- -- I'm not sure if at some point I don't understand ready access.
Because it's I mean what we sent from I have spent good you decades trying to perfect this -- -- normally I don't like this.
I had but I figured that if Clinton would like this and Obama listens to me is not a total divisive funny I mean -- There wasn't a problem yes I don't understand why you're attacking this young woman -- retired I'm just I'm -- I didn't I don't know isn't normally because I was socialist front yeah.
I -- it's gonna -- certificate he's changed his -- -- free tickets I thought it.
Man this is getting worse than that no worse I -- I am the what it was just got to some facts that are dead dead dead -- not a view.
You can just yeah that was a lie yet president and Victor.
Whatever the hell -- called.
You know -- by the way you said that sentiment of bubble syndrome.
I looked this up there is a boy in the bubble centrum I know that's all too well the kids that nobody can interact with people.
Because of the giants followed the socialism that I was thinking which you wouldn't that would -- -- -- is what I order if there are glad that.
And that's British it's like put it at Andy was saying with a tram and aluminium.
Bathrooms but percent of whatever mess marshals say.
Then the other area you you said that you had suggested that maybe we could do said the -- FDR style fireside chats every night and -- -- -- about that in that eleven years from 1933 to 1944.
He did thirty of them as it wasn't actually every night was the entrance to they don't wanna own -- the -- but remember that sounds to me thirty minutes every night.
-- -- -- That is true it is that after the Bolshevik revolution there was a brief period where we went under under FDR we used a different calendar could yeah.
Right he can't.
But Michael Michael Kelly can't we say honestly that -- if you -- it it's got nothing to do with the frequency with which President Obama has given speeches or appeared on TV network.
Just the fact -- -- -- yet -- -- I and that and that's fine that's got your job it's nice to see finally do it about your minutes in the.
And on and I'm trying to kill him have you ever and you've got to talk about something of substance.
We don't say we spent a lot a lot of time talking about as a caddie and said the differences between liberalism and socialism.
-- tell -- it was all right they care about that I didn't.
You're gonna bring up what's that Albanian guy you always bring up and the function yeah.
-- He was a Stalinist.
Yes -- -- -- this should not much missed mine and I actually had the next few months I'm going back to England do you work on the history.
It's my arm with Jim Broadbent and I'd love you I love to have you on as an advisor but -- it's -- yeah.
Brought them and I go way back I you know a lot about smarmy.
That's how I don't usually -- Smart -- -- because farms small.
Yeah I thought it was because of my -- -- with Jim -- you actually get would you call broadband service you're part that is true media.
And constitute a well I should be brought it.
I can make a point where I can actually agree if I'm all of you bet you people despite the fact you're on a bit of -- and I'm -- here's the thing that bothers me is that you guys -- this the other night -- with Michael to -- calling people racist Soledad.
Nobody cares about that but they get all I'm upset when you -- the -- I think both are wrong.
But one annoys people on the other one doesn't so that was just -- point now couldn't one -- one and always.
Some people the other one annoys the other people did after the socialist thing have to look more rock and I really don't think so yeah.
I think it's about 55 -- according to the computer yeah yeah.
There are into the computer but again.
I actually -- the computer -- and and when -- -- what went petty and said we're that we are all socialists now little point there is -- that cover story was -- music magazines read by Evan Thomas.
Whose grandfather was Norman Thomas.
And -- as these Socialist Party presidential candidate I think about 45 elections.
Yeah man that's amaze us.
Who pulled out -- amazing nobody and I knew that.
No hyperbole but I think it's fair to say we're all socialists now lasted about as long as we are all Americans now yeah yeah liberal multicultural talent -- -- -- through phases innocent.
Action figures.
-- Athletes cause body image problems.
Let -- kids look up to athletes and they're -- and shape unless they're like John Crocker something I I did I disagree with the word problem this is something that needs to happen more often.
Look around -- a little hard look it's ever complaining about twenty ounce sodas and complaining about people are trying to get -- I do exactly town and the thing is mark.
I think there's a difference because I think there's a legitimate.
Complained that women have about yes that's supermodels and what's -- -- I think that's a lot different from a guy who who looks at an athlete using really good shape.
It be different if every guy wanted to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime that maybe is a problem we're not talking about that we're talking about that would be a problem being in shape.
That would be a -- a huge problem offending who wanted to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Who is that famously I've referred to by one script British art critic as a brown condoms stuffed with walnuts -- Actually a great line.
Yeah Olympic village I would get up -- Sarah -- in the who's a sailor in the condemns the use of wind surfer admitted to these resorts who.
General olympians -- -- who met under -- as circumstances.
Back end and got married so they're well I guess sometimes happy endings and that's the stats weren't there -- -- sometimes a lot of happy ending.
That's it I -- it after -- thanks for doing the best is good yeah.
-- me you know it's.
Filter by section

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Videos/Jermaine Jones
Jermaine Jones: Top 25
Jermaine Jones shares his excitement about being given this unprecedented second chance opportunity and what to expect from him in the competition.
Please Update Your Flash Player
We've detected an older version of Flash Player.
In order to view video on FOX.com please upgrade.
Get Adobe Flash PlayerTAGS:
season 11 •
jennifer lopez •
randy jackson •
steven tyler •
skylar laine •
shannon magrane •
phillip phillips •
joshua ledet •
jessica sanchez •
jermaine jones •
hollie cavanagh •
heejun han •
erika van pelt •
elise testone •
deandre brackensick •
colton dixon •
moments that make you smile •
jeremy rosado
- Contestant Interviews
- After The Show
Still Rolling
Behind The Scenes
Presented by Coca Cola
Curtain Call Interviews
Presented by Coca-Cola -
Idols LIVE! Tour
- Star Makers
Contestant Interviews
- IDOL Style
- Farewells
- IDOL Across America
Fiesta Movement IDOL Missions
Presented by Ford
- Idol Alumni
- Idol Crew
- Past Season Archives


text:
Search results for : | chakra finn |
Free forum : Naruto Rp Forum
Free forum : A new world hits the canon and an exciting adventure unfolds. Become a shinobi, use the powers of chakra, and live a life anew
naruto, forum, role, playing, roleplaying, hits, canon, exciting, adventure, unfolds, become, shinobi, powers, chakra, live, life, anew, ninjaThe Metapara
An Energy Manipulation and magickal community for research and development of the paranormal and its skills.
psychic, exiled, telekinesis, energy, manipulation, powers, magickal, vampires, werewolves, aura, chakras, occult, paranormal, ghosts, entities, angels, voodoo, wands, magyk, magyckNaruto Mirage
Naruto Mirage is a Naruto RPG Forum with several systems that makes it unique. We have an experienced staff that will help you out with any questions.
naruto, forum, chakra, custom, sasuke, system, combat, mission, staff, rank, sakura, roleplay, jutsu, kage, premium, domain, summons, bijuu, jinchuuriki, events, exam, genin, chuunin, jounin, missing, ninja, leader, serpent, mountai~Mystical Lodge~
Mystical Lodge is a friendly forum community with topics and discussions about the paranormal, mystical, and spiritual. . . We offer free readings, free chat rooms, and a warm and friendly environment that feels like 'home. '
mystical, psychic, paranormal, free, readings, spirit, supernatural, haunted, shadow, aura, angel, tarot, meditation, chakra, fairy, community, dreams, guides, crystalsNaruto RPG Saga: Your own Naruto adventure
Experienced Staff, Friendly Community, Unique System, Great Events & Rewards, Missions, Jutsu Shop & Weapon Shop, Customized Clans, Create & Buy Customized Weapons, Meet New People, Roleplay At Amazin
free, naruto, saga, adventure, hinata, sakura, sasuke, battles, even, roleplay, game, jutsu, chakra
Topics linked your research : | chakra finn |
Chakra Threads
Jutsu Name: Chakra Threads Rank: C Type: Puppetry/Suppelmentary Range: 10/25/50 Meters Duration: N/A Appearance: Chakra Threads Attached to the users fingers and that of a puppet they are controlling. Effect: Chakra Threads are used by
Chakra Sword:Great Cross Slash Training
Chakra Sword: Great Cross Slash B Ranked -45 JP The purple haired Hyuuga, Cepeda Hyuuga, arrives in a canyon, close to the land of iron. He needed to be far from the leaf village in order to learn the next technique he planned on learning. Cepeda stands
Chakra Enhanced Strength
Name: Chakra Enhanced Strength Canon/Custom: Canon Rank: A Element: N/A Type: Taijutsu, Ijutsu Range: Self Description: This is a technique where the user focuses chakra into their hands and feet using precise chakra control and releases it with


text:
Lady Jaina Proudmoore
This NPC can be found in Theramore's Fall (5).
Quotes (6)
- Lady Jaina Proudmoore yells: You spit on mercy? Then you will have NONE. You want carnage?! Garrosh will get more blood than EVER he bargained for!
- Lady Jaina Proudmoore yells: Your people are despicable cowards, orc. You are nothing more than rabid dogs, and you will be put down!
- Lady Jaina Proudmoore says: All of you have my deepest thanks. With the Focusing Iris removed, this lifeless bomb is merely a sickening testament to Garrosh's brutality. The winds of change blow fiercely; Azeroth is on the brink of war. My apologies, but you must excuse me... I have much to consider. Farewell.
- Lady Jaina Proudmoore says: I must attune to the Focusing Iris before transport. Protect me!
- Lady Jaina Proudmoore says: The Horde cannot be allowed to recover the Focusing Iris. Eliminate what remains of their forces, and I will secure the artifact.
- Lady Jaina Proudmoore says: This aberration destroyed... everything. Everyone.


text:
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer. They allow us to distinguish you from other users when you visit this site and to provide helpful features such as your recent searches. Cookies themselves do not contain any personal information, and Infotel does not use cookies to collect personal information. More information
Book online or call +44 (0)1775 843417 at standard rates.
Welcome to The Dinton Hermit, situated in the small quintessential village of Ford, which is close to Thame, Princes Risborough and Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire.
We specialise in looking after the needs of the discerning traveller who requires splendid accommodation with excellent cuisine and service by a small friendly team whose only desire is to make your stay as pleasant and enjoyable as possible
Children 10 and over welcome.


text:
All Content | RSS | |
View all podcasts & RSS feeds |
Ongoing Coverage:
Podcasts & RSS Feeds
Connect with Us
Most Active Stories
- Former Detroit broadcaster was inspiration for 'Ron Burgundy'
- Pressure builds on Michigan Football as Athletic Department's budget grows
- Muskegon is home to America's tallest, singing Christmas tree
- Do you live in a 'Super ZIP?' Here are Michigan's top 5 wealthiest ZIP codes
- Tribal sovereignty at issue in US Supreme Court case out of Michigan
Now Playing
Loading stream...
Michigan Voices
Public Insight Journalist
Essay/Analysis: Sports Commentator
Host, Stateside with Cynthia Canty
Mid Michigan Reporter/Producer
Sarah Cwiek - Detroit Reporter/Producer
News Director
Morning Edition Producer
Investigative Reporter
Assistant News Director
Essay/Analysis: Political Commentator
MPRN Capitol Reporter
Host - Middays
Reporter / Producer - Michigan Public Radio Network
Auto Reporter/Producer
Host - Morning Edition
West Michigan Reporter/Producer
Arts & Culture Reporter/Producer
Host - All Things Considered
Reporter/Producer - The Environment Report
Detroit Finances
7:02 am
Thu January 5, 2012
Detroit City Council to discuss Mayor Bing's budget plan
The Detroit City Council has scheduled a discussion of Mayor Dave Bing's budget reduction plan. It's set for Thursday afternoon.
A review team is looking into Detroit's finances - a step in a process that could lead to Michigan taking over the city's government. Its recommendations will be forwarded to Gov. Rick Snyder.
A preliminary review determined there was "probable financial stress" in city government and that Detroit faces a general fund deficit of about $200 million. Auditors say Detroit may run out of money as early as April.
Bing, the council and city labor union leaders have been collaborating to convince the state that an emergency manager is unneeded.
Bing has said he'll cut 1,000 jobs early this year to save about $14 million.


text:
Men's Soccer » Schedule » Roster » News » Coaches » 2013 Season Statistics | VALPOATHLETICS.COM |
Butler Defeats Valpo Men 5-1
Sunday, September 07, 2003 Butler scored four times in the second half to break open a tied match as the Bulldogs went on to defeat Valparaiso 5-1 on Sunday afternoon in Indianapolis, Ind.The Crusaders managed just six shot attempts on the afternoon, compared with Butler's 21, 13 of which were on net. The Bulldogs also held a 9-1 advantage in corner kicks. Andrew Pancio put the hosts on the scoreboard at the 38:40 mark scoring on a rebound off of a John Mariscalco header. Valpo tied the match at one right before intermission as James Flugstad (Oklahoma City, Okla./Putnam City North H.S.) scored off of a Nate Hyde (South Bend, Ind./Clay H.S.) throw-in at the 41:05 mark. In the second half it was all Butler (1-1-1) though. The Bulldogs outshot Valpo 13-2. Mariscalco put Butler on top at the 62:55 mark from 18 yards out in front and Ryan Marques added another tally at 76:32. The Bulldgos added two more goals in the final 7:04 of the contest to seal the victory. Jeff Oleck (Indianapolis, Ind./Cathedral H.S.) made eight saves in net for the Brown and Gold, while Evan Reinhardt made three stops for the Bulldogs. Valparaiso (0-3) will look for their first victory of the season next Sunday when the Crusaders travel to Detroit for a 2 p.m. CDT match. |
Men's Soccer Archives
2003-04 Men's Soccer |


text:
NEW U.S. Military Gear (USMG) Spartan Plate Carrier 7
RAP4 is proud to introduce the brand new US Military Gear (USMG) Spartan Plate Carrier 7 (SPC7) combat load bearing vest, a true breakthrough in combat-effective equipment designed by veterans for use on the modern battlefield...and the modern combat gaming fields. This revolutionary design is derived from the Spartan combat research project, and meets the mission-essential needs of combat personnel in harm's way right now. |
This article was published on Wednesday 07 November, 2012.


text:
On the Job
A lobsterman in Maine talks about the lure of working on the water
- By Siobhan Roth
- Smithsonian.com, January 17, 2008, Subscribe
Richard Larrabee has been a lobsterman for most of his life, and despite the long hours and dangerous conditions, he loves the job. A native of Deer Isle, Maine, he has also served as a town officer for Stonington, the island's largest town, for some 16 years. Larrabee talks about the lure of working on the water.
How did you get into the business?
On my mother's side, all her people were fishermen. And on my grandmother Larrabee's side, all her people were fishermen. It was in the blood. You can go to work on land—we used to run a trap mill, building lobster traps—but always, there's the water. I guess it was just meant to be.
What's an average day?
I get up around 3 [a.m.]. I'll have a cup of coffee and pack my lunch, and I'm out the door. I go to the little store and buy a cup of coffee, and then I go to the shore. I start the boat up, get the electronics going. My stern man shows up, and we'll cast off, take what bait I need for the day. Then I'll steam for the first pair of traps. Weather permitting, I try to haul 270 a day, a third of my traps. When I'm done, I come into the float [at the Stonington Lobster Co-operative, which takes the catch], tie up, throw the lobsters on the float.
How do you stay warm?
You wear thermal underwear and a snowmobile suit. And you have a hot-water barrel. You have a little metal coil and a thirty or forty-gallon barrel. As your engine warms up, the heat circulates through this coil and heats the water so you have 170-, 180-degree water all the time that you can put your hands in. I wear cotton gloves. You dip your hands in, and they stay warm.
Do you get seasick?
I used to. A lot. I know fishermen, captains who have been fishing all their lives who get seasick. I kind of outgrew it. You see people who are sick and you feel bad for them. I think a lot of it is brought on by fear. They see this roll, this big swell, and they think, "Oh no."
Is falling overboard common?
No, but sometimes they get pulled overboard. Ropes. Setting traps. When you have a stern man in the beginning, you're real careful with the ropes. I always look at my feet when I set a trap, and I'm always turning and watching him. I know a lot of fellas that have been pulled overboard.
Do lobstermen wear life jackets?
No, none of them that I know. Most don't swim either. Where are you going to swim? Hypothermia is going to get you nine chances out of ten. If the boat is sinking, and you get hold of somebody on the radio, they could probably save you. You have survival suits, life rafts. But if you go overboard, you're not going to go far. In the winter, it's 38, 36 degrees. How long are you going to last? Not long. But you don't think about that.
Have you ever faced a major emergency on the water?
My cousin's boat sank two years ago. He blew the back exhaust off. We were offshore the day it happened, and there was no way we could cover the distance to get there, but there were other boats that were right there with him. It's dangerous. Sometimes when you're offshore, the wind comes up. It can be bad. The seas come in so quick. I'll idle until I come in home. It can take hours. You're fighting the sea. You're fighting everything. Some fellas stay out there, just stay out there and wait, hope it blows through.
Is lobstering competitive?
There's territory. For example, if we get too close to other lobstermen's lines, they'll cut our lines. A lot of the old timers know the boundaries. You have lines you stay within. When you try to get your territory back, it won't be one fisherman, it will be ten fishermen who cut your lines. It works both ways. You expect it and they expect it. There's a lot of competition, but in a matter of emergency, everyone pitches in and helps no matter what.
How much does the gear cost?
The traps themselves run you about $84. That's without rope or buoys. Completely rigged you've got about $125 each for them. Boats range from $80,000 to one down here that's worth $750,000. A $50,000 or $60,000 boat is probably not in great shape.
What do you most enjoy about your work?
I think it's the freedom. Out there, it's like you're being born again every day. Everything is new. Sometimes when the weather is bad, and you've got a lot of wind and fog, or it's raining or down around zero, you hate it. You're freezing to death. The next day, you get up in the morning, and you can't wait to do it again. You love it every morning you get up.
Subscribe now for more of Smithsonian's coverage on history, science and nature.
Related topics: Fishing Industry Maine
Comments (6) |
I belong to a book group and we read "The life of a Lobster ". What a wonderful and educational insight we had venturing into the life of the lobster . The lobster men had the right answers to controlling the catches and the future of the lobster .I have an appreciation that I never had before for their work ,trials and tribulations . My hats off tom the lobster men . Chuck Mehan East Ridge ,Tennessee
Posted by chuck mehan on March 21,2008 | 11:15 PM
As someone who has found the "Jewel of the Atlantic" in the same lobster village, my wife and I have joined a community that celebrates a way of life that has gone bye in most of our country - a respect for the commonweal. The interdependency of folk is an attribute shared by both the fishermen and the "flatlander." The life is hard but the personal,intrinsic rewards and friendships that are forged on the island are worth it.
Posted by Larry Nocera on February 15,2008 | 10:55 AM
Interesting article, being that I am resident near the Maine coast, and whose son has fished for lobster as a sternman. Note the spelling of sternman, as it is quite different from the phrase 'stern man' in the article. The correct spelling is coherent with lobsterman, and appears in Maine law that way.
Posted by Sylvanus Doughty on January 26,2008 | 02:16 PM
I worked inside an office all of my life in the corporate world, but it burned out all cylinders by my mid-50's. I didn't know any better. I finally escaped at 61 and now spend every hour I can outside; I envy folks who follow their passions. I am doing that now through photography and travel. I hope to get to Maine this fall; it has been some 40's years since I have been there. Thanks for the article.
Posted by Albert W. Pitcher on January 24,2008 | 03:38 PM
Enjoyed the article. It's interesting finding out about other folk's livelihoods and their attitudes towards what they do.
Posted by Joe Stannard on January 24,2008 | 03:22 PM
This was a wonderful article, it really shows what a hard and stressful life this is, it also shows want a wonderful life it is. I was born in Camden, Maine and have spent lots of time there. I would watch the boats go by our property every morning,through the thick Maine fog, it's a sight and sound you can never forget. I had always wished I could be on one of those boats and go fishing with the men, but that never came to pass. I take my hat off to all those people that work so hard so other can enjoy! Marianne
Posted by Marianne Sullo on January 24,2008 | 01:00 PM
Thank you for this article. I've been to Maine several times and I have eaten my fill of lobster while there. I have heard being one to catch lobster is a very hard life. Stay safe and thank you for trying to protect the environmental resources. Jean
Posted by Jean Seibert on January 22,2008 | 05:32 PM


text:
Hosted Business Phone System
M5's Hosted Business Phone System is best-suited to a company that:
- Expects to move, expand or add locations,
- Values the flexibility to add/remove phone lines as it scales up or down
- Has more than one office and wishes to be on a single phone system
- Prefers not to purchase and/or maintain a phone system
- Wants to lower initial and on-going phone system costs by as much as 40%
- Values a reliable solution
- Will benefit from 24/7 phone system management and support
M5 is definitely the solution for your business. We have a 100% referral rate – all our customers are so satisfied with our services that they are happy to recommend us to a client, friend, or partner.
M5 offers businesses a phone system that frees your organization from the frustrations and hassle of dealing with multiple accounts for your offices, poor customer service, and managing technical equipment.
With M5, you receive Voice as a Service – a hassle-free, externally-hosted system which provides redundancy plans, 99.99% up-time, and a variety of applications facilitating and informing everyday functions like working remotely and call monitoring.
Seize the opportunity to save costs while enjoying superior service.
M5's network is designed for maximum redundancy and diversity – a vast improvement over the typical arrangement of installing a phone system on-site.
Feature | Traditional phone system | M5 Smart Business Phone System |
Call Routing | ||
Voicemail | ||
Reliable calls | ||
Call forwarding | ||
On-site PABX | Not required | |
Single phone system for offices in various locations | ||
Free calls between offices | ||
Infinitely scalable | ||
Call transfers to mobile phones | ||
Voicemail to email | ||
Company/employee directories | ||
Real-time call reporting | ||
Remote disaster recovery capabilities | ||
After-hours services | ||
Customisable call routing tools - e.g. ring groups | ||
Integration with CRM | ||
Click to dial | ||
Scalable call centre solutions | ||
Applications for remote workers |


text:
Do I Ever Feel Like I'm Skydiving Naked
When I started blogging back in August of 2003, I made the decision to do so under complete anonymity. I showed no photos of myself, I changed the names of everyone I mentioned, I did my best to hide my general location, and I did not use my real name to sign up for services anywhere. Googling my real name came up with little more than a wedding announcement.
(photo credit: the Palinode)
If photos like the one above from 2007 found their way online, they would send me into a panicked sweat. I worried that my employer and co-workers would find out about my online life. I worried that people from my past and my family would know. I worried that any connection between my online and offline lives would result in some kind of social and professional excommunication. I was an intensely private person suffering a heavy amount of personal shame who was slowly unfolding, following a path I couldn't not take, and the nakedness of being all of who I was out loud was nothing short of terrifying.
I have spent the last couple of years slowly coming out about my identity both online and in my real life. I've slipped my real name and location into the online spaces I inhabit, I've created a professional website using my own name, and I've gone so far as to include my online experience in my offline resume, but it wasn't until this last week that the final nail was hammered into my anonymity's coffin.
My parents watched my CBC television news segment this past week, and now the last stronghold of my anonymity has been breached.
My parents now know that I am a blogger.
(There's a doodle of me nude after the jump, which is why there's a jump, so click on the link below if you can handle nude doodles.)


text:
LG Has Sold 10 Million LTE Smartphones Worldwide, Expects to Double Market Penetration in 2013
Subject: General Tech | March 3, 2013 - 05:37 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: smartphones, LTE, LG, Android
LG recently announced that it has sold 10 million smartphones equipped with LTE (Long Term Evolution) radios. That number is merely a small slice of the total 90.9 million LTE phones shipped in 2012 by all manufacturers, but it is an impressive number for the South Korean company.
LG attributes its record sales to is flagship Optimus G and other LTE smartphones being launched in the United States, Japan, Germany, and South Korea. LG smartphones are still somewhat rare in the US, with Samsung and HTC dominating the Android options here. Still, it is nice to see additional competition, and hopefully LG will make itself more widely known in North America.
Through 2013, LG expects to double its market penetration with new LTE smartphones in additional emerging markets. Surprisingly, research firm Strategy Analytics estimates that global LTE smartphone shipments will grow Year over Year 202.5% to 275 million units. That is quite the jump from 2012's 90.9 million LTE smartphones! According to LG, part of the company's plan to contribute to that estimated shipment number is to introduce two new smartphones in the Optimus F series, and to roll-out the existing Optimus G to 50 additional countries.
The two new Optimus F smartphones feature LTE radios, IPS displays, large displays, and beefy batteries. The Optimus F7 has a 4.7" (312 PPI) IPS display, 1.5GHz dual core SoC, 2540 mAh battery, and 2GB of RAM. The Optimus F5, on the other hand, has a 4.3" (256 PPI) IPS display, 1.2GHz dual core SoC, 2150 mAh battery, and 1GB of RAM.
It remains to be seen whether or not LG can reach its goal, but I am hopeful that the company will at least be able to give the other Android smartphone makers a run for their money with new phone designs.
You can find the full press release over at Engadget.
CES 2013: Intel Announces Atom Z2420 Processor for Smartphones
Subject: General Tech | January 8, 2013 - 11:28 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: SoC, smartphones, Intel, atom z2420, atom
Intel recently announced a new Atom-series Z2420 processor aimed at low-cost smartphones. The new System on a Chip will complement the existing Medfield and Clover Trail+ line – which are for higher-performance devices – by being aimed at the low cost phones in developing markets. The Atom Z2420 combines a CPU, L2 cache, GPU, memory controller, cryptography engine, image signal processor, and fixed function hardware used for video encoding and decoding. The chip is designed to be low power and is manufactured on Intel's 32nm High-k metal gate process technology. According to Intel, the Co-PoP package measures 12 mm x 12 mm making it suitable for the intended smartphone form factor.
Specifications include a single core processor with 512KB of L2 cache running at 1.2 GHz that supports Intel's HyperThreading, Burst, and low power C6 state technologies. With HyperThreading, it can utilize two threads and with Burst, the processor can dynamically scale frequency to balance power usage and CPU load. The Intel GMA GPU uses PowerVR SGX540 graphics cores clocked at 400 Mhz. It is compatible with OpenGL ES 2.0 and OpenVG 1.1. The GPU is rated at 40 MTS peak polygons and a 2000 MPPS peak fill rate. Additionally, the SoC features hardware that can hardware encode/decode 30 FPS 1080p video in H.264, H.263, and MP4. Further, the hardware can hardware accelerate decoding of VC1, WMV9 but it cannot hardware accelerate encoding of those two additional formats. The Atom Z2420 SoC supports dual channel LPDDR2 memory clocked at 400 MHz. The Image Signal Processor (ISP) can support a 1.2MP and 8MP front and rear cameras. The SoC can support 15 FPS burst capture, video image stabilization, and HD video recording.
Intel has positioned the Atom Z2420 SoC at the Android operating system, and has even built a reference smartphone with the new processor. Acer, Lava, and Safaricom are among the companies lined up to produce future budget smartphones with the new SoC. Unfortunately, Atom Z2420-powered smartphones are not headed to the United States. Intel is sticking to developing markets suchs as India, Latin America, and Africa. Here's hoping next year Intel (finally) feels its mobile (smartphone) hardware is ready to compete with the ARM giants and that it pushes for Atom-powered smartphones in additional countries (including the US). Until then, you can find more information on the current generation Z2420 in the press release (PDF).
PC Perspective's CES 2013 coverage is sponsored by AMD.
Follow all of our coverage of the show at http://pcper.com/ces!
Looking for upcoming mobile PC and smartphone release information?
Subject: General Tech | August 29, 2012 - 06:09 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: smartphones, Samsung, release
The Inquirer is the place to be if you are desperate for news from the IFA Technology Conference in Berlin. It seems that most of the major smart phone manufactures are there showing off their upcoming products. You have Samsung showing off the Windows 8 powered Ativ S, the Galaxy Note 2 smart phone, a tablet and a pair of hybrid systems while Sony is showing off three new Xperia phones and an Xperia Tablet.
From ASUS comes a quartet of devices, the dual screen Taichi, Transformer Book, Zenbook U500VZ and Zenbook Prime UX21A Touch. The Transformer Book will look similar to the existing Pad models on the exterior but the interior will be very different as it will be an Intel processor running Win8. All of the above will sport SSDs and the Prime will sport an IPS display, the details on the displays of the other devices were not specified.
You can also check out a review contrasting Apple's new Ipad against the Tegra powered Asus Transformer Pad Infinity which is due for release in Europe in the near future. As this conference is taking place in Europe, many of the phones and other devices on display may never make it to North American markets though you can bet similar devices will.
"SAMSUNG HAS LAUNCHED its first Windows Phone 8 device, the Ativ S, as well as a tablet and two laptop/tablet hybrids that will run Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 operating system.
The launch comes a week ahead of Nokia's expected launch of its first handset running the next generation Microsoft Windows Phone 8 mobile operating system."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Western Digital shakes off Thailand flood impact, retakes HDD market lead in 2Q12, says IHS @ DigiTimes
- Why the Apple-Samsung verdict is GOOD for YOU, your KIDS and TECH @ The Register
- VMware sees multi-device future on Horizon @ The Register
- Buffalo AirStation 11AC Equipment with 802.11ac Standard Support @ X-bit Labs
- Why AMD FirePro Still Cannot Compete Against NVIDIA Quadro, Old or New? @ VR-Zone/A>
- Firefox 15 offers fewer leaks, more frags @ The Register
- Tale of the Dead Staples Omnitech Shredder - Why Not Fix it Yourself? @ PCSTATS
- Actiontec PWR500 - 500Mbps Powerline Network Adapter Kit Review @MissingRemote
AMD will be snubbing the smartphone
Subject: General Tech | August 9, 2011 - 03:30 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: amd, tablet, smartphones, trinity
In a revent interview, AMD's SVP and GM, Rick Bergman restated that AMD has no current plans in the works to jump to the handheld market. They will continue to focus on their current product lines and that the only ultramobile development currently underway is for tablets. That could help them get a leg up on Intel's Atom, as Intel is definitely making a move for the hand held market. Focusing on tablets gives them a less strict power limitation and may just give them a boost as they push to the 28nm process with only one ultra low power Trinity APU product line to design. Check out The Inquirer for more.
"CHIP DESIGNER AMD has ruled out making a move in the smartphone market, preferring to concentrate on tablets.
Rick Bergman, SVP and GM of AMD's products group told a conference that the chip designer has no plans to get into the smartphone market, saying that its expertise in graphics does not suit that market. Instead it will be up to AMD's Z-series embedded chip to push X86 into the tablet market."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Beware of Macs in enterprise, security consultants say @ The Register
- Mass WordPress hijack poisons Google Image well @ The Register
- Sale of Samsung Galaxy Tab Blocked in the EU @ Slashdot
- 10-year old hacker finds flaw in mobile games @ The Register
- Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM Review @ TechReviewSource
- Jabra Freeway Bluetooth Car Kit Review @ t-break
- Real World Labs And Thermalright Joint Contest
Introduction, Design and Ergonomics
Watching today's smartphone market brings back memories. Right now the transition from single-core to dual-core products is being made, as is a transition from older 3G networks to the latest 4G technology. I'm reminded of the excitement of the first dual-core x86 processors, as well as the rabid arguments surrounding them.
Many dual-core phone are still "coming soon", however, which means that single-core flagships like the HTC Thunderbolt are still able to impress. This 4.3" smartphone is everything you'd expect a premier high-end Android handset to be. As I'll explain, that has its positive and negatives, but the specifications look great on paper.
PC Perspective Upcoming Events
Get notified when we go live! |


text:
"A friend is one who walks in when others walk out."
Author details
Related authors
Other Walter Winchell Quotes
Hollywood is a place where they place you under contract instead of under observation.
Walter Winchell
59% of people like this quote
The only ones who like Milton Berle are his mother - and the public.
Walter Winchell
59% of people like this quote
Hollywood is where they shoot too many pictures and not enough actors.
Walter Winchell
56% of people like this quote