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DALLAS - February 17, 2014 - UT Southwestern Medical Center has been funded to establish a Center for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research that supports and conducts high-quality research comparing the outcomes and effectiveness of different strategies to prevent, diagnose, treat, and monitor health conditions to improve patient care.
UT Southwestern's Center for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research will be part of a national network of seven institutions focused on patient-centered outcomes and comparative-effectiveness research aimed at improving patient care. Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) is a relatively new field that assesses the benefits and harms of different preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, palliative, and health delivery system interventions to inform decision making, highlighting comparisons and outcomes that matter to people.
The UT Southwestern Center for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research will be funded through a $5 million, five-year grant from the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). It will be led by Dr. Ethan A. Halm, Chief of the William and Gay Solomon Division of General Internal Medicine and Chief of the Division of Outcomes and Health Services Research in the Department of Clinical Sciences. The grant will expand the research infrastructure, databases, training programs, personnel, laboratories, and collaborative relationships needed to conduct successful patient-centered research.
"The best way to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of health care is to conduct rigorous studies that establish what works and doesn't work, for whom, and under what circumstances. Once this information is known, the next challenge is to understand how to most effectively deliver the right care, to the right person, in the right way, at the right time in the real world," said Dr. Halm, principal investigator of the grant, and Professor of Internal Medicine and Clinical Sciences.
UT Southwestern's center will focus on conducting patient-centered outcomes research in underserved patients, populations, and settings, including those served by safety-net systems, the poor, racial and ethnic minorities, immigrant populations, and those lacking health insurance.
"We chose this focus because patients who are poor, part of minority populations, or lack insurance have worse health outcomes, and resource-limited health systems are most in need of strategies to deliver clinically effective and cost-effective care," Dr. Halm said. "Our projects will emphasize approaches that use electronic health records (EHRs) to identify those at high risk of poor outcomes and system-based outreach programs to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to those most in need."
The Center will conduct three projects that harness data in the EHRs to:
- Improve patient-centered outcomes for patients with advanced cancer.
- Evaluate different strategies to increase screening for liver cancer in those with liver disease.
- Test different computerized algorithms to predict the risk of hospital readmission.
The Center also will help facilitate other studies designed to ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered, evidence-based, equitable care.
"Another of our goals is to increase the number of faculty, fellows, and residents interested in investigative careers in this exciting new applied research discipline," Dr. Halm said. Therefore, the Center will be expanding shared research infrastructure and training opportunities for faculty and trainees interested in patient-centered outcomes and comparative effectiveness research. This expansion will include new research seminars and a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research track in the Masters of Science program.
To start, UT Southwestern's Center for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research will include about 40 physicians, researchers, and other affiliated health care workers in a multi-institution partnership across UT Southwestern, Parkland Health & Hospital System, Children's Medical Center, VA North Texas Health Care System, and UT School of Public Health Dallas regional campus. The Center has received strong backing from the leaders of UT Southwestern and its partner institutions.
The Center will work in conjunction with UT Southwestern's recently launched Center for Translational Medicine, part of a $28.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to promote rapid translation of basic laboratory findings into patient care. The Center for Translational Medicine is a member of a national Clinical and Translational Science Award consortium that includes 62 medical research institutions working collaboratively to improve bench-to-bedside translation across the country.
"This new Center for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research will be the perfect complement to our efforts to accelerate progress in both 'bench-to-bedside' as well as 'bench-to-trench' research - translating findings into practice and populations," said Dr. Robert Toto, Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational Research, Director of UT Southwestern's Center for Translational Medicine, and Professor of Internal Medicine and Clinical Sciences.
UT Southwestern also will partner with the Johns Hopkins University Evidence-Based Practice Center (EPC) and DEcIDE Network for their expertise in systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and comparative effectiveness research. The Johns Hopkins EPC and the DEcIDE (Developing Evidence to Inform Decisions about Effectiveness) Network are a collection of research centers that gather new knowledge and information on specific treatments. The DEcIDE Network, funded through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, conducts studies on the outcomes, effectiveness, safety, and usefulness of medical treatments and services.
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On Monday, Mets ace Matt Harvey paid a visit to Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola, Fla., for a second opinion regarding his partially torn ulnar collateral ligament. While neither the team nor the pitcher have revealed the diagnosis at this writing, CBS Sports' Jon Heyman has reported that rather than undergo Tommy John surgery immediately, Harvey will attempt to rehabilitate the injury and begin a throwing program in one or two months and then reevaluate his situation to see if surgery is necessary. The Mets are expected to make an announcement later on Tuesday.
Delaying surgery is a reasonable decision. Since the Mets revealed Harvey's injury back on Aug. 26, the sports talk radio world has been filled with armchair orthopedic surgeons clamoring for the 24-year-old righty to undergo surgery ASAP. The reality is that even with the high success rate of Tommy John surgery (estimates of 85 to 90 percent are common), the general medical protocol is to avoid surgery if possible, first by waiting a few weeks for inflammation to subside so as to get a better view of the injury through an MRI, and second by attempting to rehabilitate either until the patient regains functionality or concludes that he can't do so without surgery. Little is lost, because by strengthening the area surrounding the injury, the patient is in better shape to proceed with rehab following the operation.
If he does have to undergo surgery, Harvey won't pitch for the Mets in 2014, a year in which the team wasn't expected to be competitive anyway. The normal recovery time of 11-12 months means that at best, Harvey might have been able to begin a rehab assignment in August and rejoin the Mets in September, a timeline similar to that of Stephen Strasburg in 2010-2011. The Nationals' ace went on the disabled list on Aug. 22, 2010, underwent surgery on Sept. 8, began his rehab assignment on Aug. 7, 2011 and returned to the majors on Sept. 6 of that year, making five starts totaling 24 innings.
What's not apparent is the severity of Harvey's injury relative to that of Strasburg, who was said to have "a significant tear." In an article from Monday's New York Times, Tim Rohan reported that Strasburg's teammate Jordan Zimmermann had an 80 percent tear, making surgery a foregone conclusion. Current Mets pitcher and journeyman reliever David Aardsma had a 50 percent tear, which the late Dr. Lewis Yocum "said it was too close for him to call," regarding surgery. Via former SI.com contributor and current Bleacher Report writer Will Carroll, most surgeons will advise surgery if the tear is 25 to 33 percent. As Andrews protege Dr. Craig Levitz explained for Rohan's piece, Andrews' task was to determine the severity of Harvey's tear:
A healthy U.C.L. is taut, Levitz said, and a partly torn U.C.L. is loose, which makes it unstable. If Harvey's U.C.L. is unstable, when Andrews pushes on his forearm and biceps, there will be a space between the bones. This is where Andrews's expertise comes in. He has seen so many of these injuries, Levitz said, that Andrews can diagnose, to the millimeter, how unstable the ligament is.
"He can tell if it's three millimeter, two millimeters, one," Levitz said.
That test should influence Andrews's diagnosis. If the ligament is unstable, the discussion will be over, Levitz said. Harvey would be wasting his time rehabilitating it. But if it is stable, Levitz added, "I think you'd be foolish not to rehab it."
If Harvey is going the rehab route, the presumption is that Andrews — considered by many to be the foremost sports medicine expert in the country — believes that the ligament is stable enough to proceed. According to Carroll, the list of pitchers who have avoided surgery after a low-grade UCL sprain (a sprain is a tear of a ligament) includes Scott Atchison, Zack Greinke, Takashi Saito, Ervin Santana and Adam Wainwright as well as several minor leaguers. Wainwright, who suffered a sprain as a minor leaguer in 2004, didn't undergo surgery until the spring of 2011, by which point he'd already completed five major league seasons and change, including three seasons of at least 200 innings. He'd also made it to his first big payday, having signed a four-year, $15 million deal in 2008 that provided a reasonable financial cushion if his recovery went awry. Harvey is making just under $500,000 this year and won't be eligible for arbitration until after the 2015 season.
One other high-profile pitcher who has avoided Tommy John surgery thus far is Roy Halladay, who was shut down in late September 2006 due to elbow pain and told that surgery was "almost certain." Upon further examination once the swelling subsided, doctors found no serious tear, so Halladay rehabilitated via strengthening exercises over the winter and adjusted his throwing regimen. From the New York Times' Jorge Arangure Jr.:
During spring training in 2007, Halladay did not throw his curveball or his cutter until his fourth start. He also reduced his bullpen throwing sessions and stopped throwing curveballs during side sessions.
From 2007-2011, Halladay averaged 32 starts, 239 innings and eight complete games a year. He also won a Cy Young award, placed second twice and in the top five two other times, and pitched a no-hitter and a perfect game. While he missed time in each of the past two years due to shoulder woes that required surgery earlier this year, his elbow hasn't troubled him further. Halladay spoke to Harvey shortly after his diagnosis in late August, offering encouragement as well as details from his own experience.


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At Webster attempted-murder trial, assistant AG: No doubt who fired shots at officerBy DALE VINCENT
New Hampshire Union Leader
December 03. 2012 10:47PM
MANCHESTER - The defense attorney for Myles Webster, who is accused of shooting Manchester Police Officer Dan Doherty in March, suggested in her opening statement at trial this morning that her client was framed.
In her opening argument Tuesday in Hillsborough County Superior Court North, Caroline Smith said there is no fingerprint or DNA evidence linking Webster to the shooting of Doherty, who sustained serious leg and lower torso injuries.
Smith said Webster is the victim of mistaken identity. She said witnesses were not shown photo arrays from which to select the shooter, and she said the investigation was conducted in a way to convict Webster.
Smith said the investigation was "contaminated, unreliable, not trustworthy and done by choice."
Senior Assistant Attorney General Jeffery Strelzin said there is no doubt who shot Doherty, and Webster made that clear when he told booking officers after his arrest: "You might as well kill me. I'm going away for life anyway."
Strelzin told jurors, "He knew what he'd done."
What that entailed was firing his .357 Glock handgun out the window of a vehicle on Granite Street after an argument, shortly before a foot chase that ended with Doherty's shooting.
Strelzin said Webster ignored Doherty's repeated shouts. "Police, stop."
As Doherty closed on Webster, close enough to be ready to tackle him, Webster stopped, spun around, and started shooting, Strelzin said.
Despite being wounded and flat on his back, said Strelzin, Doherty managed to pull out his gun and fire. No bullets struck Webster, but Doherty was shot seven times. As for Webster, Strelzin said, "He only stopped shooting because he'd run out of bullets."
Webster was arrested in a Putnam Street back yard, where police reported finding the gun used to shoot Doherty. It was empty, and 14 bullets had been discharged at the time Doherty was shot at Wayne and Rimmon streets, with another shot fired on Granite Street, where a matching shell casing was found.
At today's trial, the public was barred from hearing the first witness, an undercover police officer.
More to come as the trial proceeds.
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Sixteen people were chosen Monday in Hillsborough County Superior Court North to hear the attempted murder case of Myles Webster, 23, who is accused of shooting Manchester Police Officer Daniel Doherty five times after a foot chase on the West Side last March.
After all the evidence is heard and closing arguments are done, Judge Gillian Abramson will draw numbers and 12 members of the group of nine women and seven men will deliberate the charges of attempted murder, robbery and reckless conduct. Four members of the group will serve as alternates.
A jury pool of 90 was whittled down during morning questioning as potential jurors were excused for various reasons, including acquaintance or relationships with witnesses, attorneys or other parties involved, and a stated inability to be impartial.
When the afternoon session began, 16 people were seated in the jury box; about two dozen others were seated in the first two rows of the gallery next to the jury box. Still others from the pool were seated on the other side of the courtroom, in reserve status.
Assistant Hillsborough County Attorney Karen Gorham and defense attorney Caroline Smith questioned jurors as a group, in a process called panel voir dire.
One of Gorham's questions sought to determine whether potential jurors understood what part of the trial is evidence.
"Our job is to put information in front of you ... The evidence comes from the witnesses who are sworn," she said.
As an example, she said, if she were to ask a witness if it were not true that the witness saw a blue car and the witness said he saw a red car, the only evidence in that exchange would be that the car was red.
"What I say is not evidence," said Gorham. At the same time, she said, the job of the jury is to judge the credibility of the witness.
Defense attorney Smith asked the potential jurors if they thought that people involved in an event might not be impartial, and if that could affect their testimony.
"This case is about a really tragic event," Smith said. A lot of good people are involved, she said.
She asked if the jurors believe it's possible that good people's conduct and opinions might be affected by their involvement.
Officer Doherty, who said on the witness stand at a motions hearing last month that he is "100 percent sure" that Webster is the man who shot him, will testify, along with officers who chased and arrested Webster shortly after the shooting.
Smith also asked if the jurors thought is was appropriate that the media treated "this kind of thing" differently because of the victim's job as a protector of the public. Would gratitude "affect the way you view the evidence," she asked.
Smith also reminded the jurors that there is a presumption of innocence and that the defendant doesn't have to testify.
Following the questioning by attorneys, about half the original 16 in the jury box were excused as a result of challenges; they were replaced by people selected from the group seated near the jury box who were included in the attorneys' questioning.
The remaining members of the jury pool were excused. Abramson repeated some of the jury instructions, including reminders that they are to avoid any media coverage of the case and avoid any discussions regarding the case. She told them they are not to research the case in any way, including on the Internet, and urged them to report any juror who brings up information gained from outside sources.
The jurors will go on a "view" this morning, traveling to places relevant to the charges on which Webster is being tried. That will be followed by opening arguments by both prosecution and defense.


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Thursday, December 25, 2008
Holiday Baking
I made this membrillo a while back, but I didn't get around to blogging it. Membrillo is a thick quince jelly. It's sugary and gritty and quincy. Apparently it's a very popular item in Spain. Back when I had quince coming out of my ears, I made a huge batch of this stuff... but in truth, I don't really know what to do with it. I welcome your suggestions! I used this recipe, but the "cook for one hour" thing really wasn't working out. So, I just cooked it and cooked it and cooked it. Then I looked up the recipe on Saveur, and found that it recommends cooking for 15 hours. I think that's about what it took! What a culinary adventure. While there, I also noticed a few other intriguing vegan or veganizable quince recipes to try out next year. I can hardly wait!
A week or two ago, we were invited over to some friends' house for dinner, so I made this gorgeous and delicious "Pear and Cornmeal Tart" from "Healthy Hedonist." Wow! This tart was so beautiful and had such interesting and sophisticated flavors. There are three layers: a dense crust on the bottom, a cornmeal cake, and poached pears.
For Christmas I made two pies. First, a mince pie. Back at Thanksgiving, I asked my grandpa what was his favorite kind of pie. Immediately he said "Mince pie!" I'm sure I'm not the only one out here in Veganland totally freaked out by the word "mince meat," but I was happy when johnp over on the PPK forums mentioned that The Joy of Cooking had a great vegetarian mince pie. Sure enough, this recipe was super easy to veganize. It was a big hit with my grandpa and my cousin's British husband who said "Christmas isn't Christmas without a mince pie!" It's rich and strongly flavored... apples, walnuts, spices, apple juice, brandy, raisins... yum! This isn't the prettiest picture I took of it, but you can see the mince filling best in this one.
And I also made this lovely & delicious "Cranberry Orange Tart" from "Voluptuous Vegan." If you have this cookbook, I really recommend this delicious tart. It's got a crust with toasted flour, and a layer of almond butter, walnuts, and a cranberry-orange mix on top. Tart, sweet, and rich. Very nice and so beautiful... it's great for company.
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Oh my gosh, all these beautiful desserts are too much!ReplyDelete
Your fruit pies are so beautiful!!ReplyDelete
That membrillo does look rather intriguing... 15 hours of cooking! Wow, now that's patience.
And oh my goodness I was just in complete awe of how adorable your holiday cookzine was!! Thank you so so much. The drawings were awesome and I'm so excited to try out those recipes! I feel so lucky :-)
Hi Amey! Your Cranberry Orange Tart looks incredibly delicious!! UV has a quince-cranberry sauce recipe coming in her cookbook that might be up your alley. Thank you so much for your amazing Christmas card and cookbook! I squeeled with delight when I opened it. Your drawings are so amazing!! LOVE it! XOXOReplyDelete
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Hi, again, Amey! Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for my holiday cookbook you sent me! You are such a sweetie to take the time to make those and send them out.ReplyDelete
And I think you asked about my sugar cookies - I veganized (EB and egg replacer) a recipe for Lofthouse Cookies, which I found somewhere on the net.
Happy New Year, Amey!!!!!


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Monday, September 11, 2006
Air America's New Lineup
OMW hears that in the official announcement, as rumored and even reported by the host himself, "Majority Report"'s Sam Seder will move into the 9 AM-noon ET slot on AAR.
And though that means "The Sam Seder Show" will indeed bump former Cincinnati mayor Jerry Springer off of the main Air America satellite feed, as expected, Air America will continue to offer Springer's show via its syndication arm in the current time slot. That's the same distribution used for Thom Hartmann, which AAR Syndication offers opposite network mainstay Al Franken.
Other changes on the official schedule released late today, which starts September 18th:
* Sirius/syndicated hosts "The Young Turks" take 6-9 AM ET weekdays.
* Rachel Maddow, who shared morning drive with Mark Riley, moves to a new two hour evening show from 6-8 PM ET.
* Riley continues for an hour on the AAR schedule, 5-6 AM ET, and the new Maddow show trims AAR afternoon drive host Randi Rhodes to a 3 hour program from 3-6 PM ET.
* The rest of the old "Majority Report" slot will be filled by two AAR weekend shows going to weekdays - "Politically Direct" with David Bender, and "EcoTalk" with Betsy Rosenburg (one hour each).
* And fired late night host Mike Malloy is officially off the schedule, with Detroit-based host Peter Werbe listed only as a guest host in the 10 PM-12 AM time slot. (It appears the 12-1 AM slot formerly occupied by Malloy's show will now be filled by the start of the Al Franken repeat broadcast.)
According to the information we have, AAR says Werbe will be in the slot through September 29th, until "a permanent replacement is confirmed".
A lot of this doesn't even concern most Ohio-based AAR affiliates, with a number of these shows not even carried by the state's three liberal talk stations.
But Cincinnati icon Jerry Springer continues to hold his radio breath, and survives another day...though he will certainly lose a number of "turnkey" AAR affiliates which only carry his show because it's on the network's 24/7 feed. Until next Monday, that is.
We have not seen this on any of the other online radio trade sites, so we may well have an exclusive here...
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Why doesn't somebody take the wounded, lame dog known as Air America out behind the barn and put it out of it's misery already.
That outfit has done nothing but bleed money and turn out miniscule ratings since day one.
You know it is funny. ESPN Radio bleeds money and gets low ratings, Fox sports bleeds money and gets low ratings, Radio Disney bleeds money and gets low ratings, many of these Catholic and Christian radio stations bleed money and get low ratings, most Adults Standards stations bleed money and get low ratings, etc. Should we shut down all of those stations? Go black? What would you do?
Believe it or not Air America is not too far off from turning a profit and in many major markets are climbing in the ratings (San Diego, LA, Seattle, Portland, OR., Madison, WI., Miami, Denver, Columbus, OH. etc.)
Don't even get me started on the amount of money satellite radio is bleeding with their tiny tiny showing in the ratings.
The word is "minuscule," not "miniscule," dammit. Sorry - pet peeve.
I think Air America might post bigger ratings if the hosts would learn some of the basics of broadcast radio: be relatable, be friendly, be ENTERTAINING. Limbaugh, Hannity, Beck, and O'Reilly have perfected this. Ed Schultz and Alan Colmes are tho only left-of-center hosts that seem to have any kind of grasp of the concept. Randi Rhodes certainly has not.
I know what we need..................more right wing talk!!! There is nothing I like more than listening the same old right wing talking points all day. Please...give me a break!!! All that WTAM is anymore is commercial after comercial with a few right wing talking points thrown in to break up the commercials. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ


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Harold Theodore Bartz Jr., 83, of Stroudsburg, formerly of Kendall Park, N.J., died on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania, in Scranton.
He was born in South Amboy, N.J., on March 1, 1930, and graduated from Sayreville High School in 1947.
Harold enlisted in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1955, where he also attended and graduated from McKendree College, Ill., in 1955.
On Oct. 25, 1951, he married Irene Dembitsky at Christ Episcopal Church, New Brunswick, N.J. His only son, Richard, was born on Jan. 16, 1953, at Scott Air Force base in Illinois. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as manager by Graybar Electric Co. in North Brunswick, N.J., from 1955 to 1986.
He was a member of the Masons, Saint Stephens Lodge of South Amboy, N.J., for more than 40 years and was an avid golfer for most of his life. He was a worshiper and member of Christ Episcopal Church in Budd Lake, N.J.
He was predeceased by his brother, Albert, from Dunedin, Fla., formerly from Keyport, N.J.
Harold is survived by his wife, Irene, of Stroudsburg; his son, Richard, of Parlin, N.J.; three brothers: Leroy of South Amboy, N.J.; Frederick of Parlin, N.J.; and Charles of Germantown, Tenn.; and 13 nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 19, at Kurzawa Funeral Home, South Amboy, N.J. A service will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at Christ Episcopal Church in South Amboy, N.J. Interment will follow at Christ Church Cemetery, Sayreville, N.J.
Memorial contributions may be made to any of the Alzheimer's Association research donation foundations.
Kurzawa Funeral Home
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Harold Theodore Bartz Jr.
Harold Theodore Bartz Jr., 83, of Stroudsburg, formerly of Kendall Park, N.J., died on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania, in Scranton.


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£80, kodak.co.uk
On the hunt for a cheap solution to underwater filming? Then this nifty little creation is your answer. The credit card-sized Kodak Playfull shoots 720p HD footage and even has an underwater colour-correction mode to keep your video looking lush.
Kodak has designed the Playfull with beach holidays in mind — it is waterproof to 3m and its rugged case is sand-proof. You can upload videos to Facebook or YouTube simply by plugging into a computer, too. Serious cameramen may find the controls a bit restrictive, but at this price who can argue?
Fujitsu Arrows Tab
£TBA, fujitsu.com
Imagine being able to relax in a nice hot bath while engaged in a high-stakes game of Angry Birds. Sounds like a dream, doesn't it? With the Fujitsu Arrows Tab, that dream is a reality.
Fujitsu launched the Arrows Tab at CES this year by dunking it in water, a feat made possible by its sealed edges. The lightweight Android tablet also has a 10.1in screen, 1Ghz dual-core processor and 5.1MP camera, ideal for bath-based browsing.
Unfortunately, the Fujitsu Arrows Tab is only out in Japan, costing ¥60,000 (£470). We're keeping our suddy fingers crossed for a UK release.
Speedo Aquabeat 2.0
£100, speedo.co.uk
Silent swimming is a thing of the past with the Aquabeat 2.0 from Speedo. The dinky MP3 player comes in three colours and is designed to clip onto your suit or goggles. Its chunky controls make it easy to change track during a front crawl, and it'll float if it comes loose – so it's hard to lose.
With only 4GB of space and no way to upgrade, audiophiles are unlikely to see this as a primary music player. However as a hard-wearing second device it is ideal. Try this out and you may find yourself staying in the pool for longer!
Samsung W200 Pocket Cam
£100, amazon.co.uk
The ultimate backpacking camera, the Samsung W200 can be chucked in a rucksack, covered in sand or plunged underwater and it will still work fine. As well as being waterproof to 3m, the W200 has shock and dust resistance and fits easily into a small pocket.
Specs aren't going to blow anyone away – the W200 comes packing a 5MP sensor and f2.2 lens, and shoots 30fps 1980x1020p video. But it'll survive pretty much anything you can throw at it, so you can guarantee your holiday memories of scaling mountains will survive intact. Even if you don't.
Panasonic Eluga Power
£TBA, panasonic.co.uk
Announced at MWC 2012, the Eluga Power is Panasonic's new waterproof wonder. Drop it in your pint and you won't have to spend three hours with a hairdryer praying it'll work again.
Running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the Eluga Power packs a mighty 1.5GHz dual-core processor (the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4). It also has an 8MP camera with 1080p video recording and 8GB of memory, so you aren't likely to be throwing it into a swimming pool. But if you are known for your clumsy antics, this is probably the handset of your dreams.
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Practicing on the McVey Elementary School ball fields in the late afternoon earlier this month, the East Meadow Fillies softball team was hard at work fine tuning their fundamentals.
Situated in the infield, the girls charged aggressively when coach Joe Cuttone batted a slow rolling ground ball. At the crack of the bat, the girls screamed simultaneously, "Bunt!" and once fielded, a second unified scream identified the base in which the ball was to be thrown to.
After several rounds of this, the girls took a water break, joining together on the bench to share a laugh. With broad smiles on their faces, it was evident that the group of 11- and 12-year-olds enjoyed being together.
It's the dichotomy that has made the team so successful since they began playing together a few years ago: fun off the field, business on the field. "We always trust each other during a play," said Gianna Imperiale, 12, who plays first base. "We always communicate."
With their vast commitment and hardworking nature, it doesn't take much enforcement to compose the girls during games, said Cuttone. But, still, he said he always tells them, "Just focus on softball for two hours. That's all we ask of them."
And they do.
Last month, the girls won the Williamsport Tournament's Section 6 11U Long Island Championship, after winning four games by a combined score of 62-5. The victory propelled the girls to the state championship in upstate Fishkill, where they finished as the runner-up, winning two games and losing two.
It was a new experience for the girls, who had never traveled abroad for softball. "We got to celebrate as a team," said Amy Mallah, 11, who plays third base and shortstop. "We do that a lot but, but it was for something bigger."
And it also gave them extra time to spend with each other. The team of 12 comprises all but two students who attend Woodland Middle School. Some have known each other since second grade. "You can see we work together," said Arianna Duhs, 11, one of the team's outfielders. "We've been playing together forever."
"The more we play together … we've become closer," added pitcher Julia Cuttone, 12, whose twin sister Rosanna is also on the team.


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Step inside this Cherokee Wolf Pup travel trailer by Forest River and see just how convenient and easy camping will be. Model 16FQ offers a comfortable place to sleep with a walk-around queen bed in front, and the dinette along the curb side can be transformed into sleeping for one extra guest at night.
You can easily cook light with the amenities provided. There is a two burner range, refrigerator, single sink, and pantry for storage. Speaking of storage....there is plenty throughout with overhead cabinets above the queen bed, above the dinette, and in the kitchen for all of your dishes and things.
In the very rear of this Wolf Pup model you will love the convenience of your own on board bathroom. No running with a flashlight to the camp outhouse in the middle of the night. Here you will enjoy a tub/shower, toilet, and vanity with sink, plus so much more!
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SmellyTofu wrote:Mid 30kmh is easy downhill even if you start from 0 from the middle of the bridge and roll all the way down
Did a test on my way home, no pedaling, 15k at centre, 16k at pylon, 35 approach to s bend, slowed to 25 for bend, 45k at bottom of dip.
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I wish I had the time and budget to create a short MV that would illustrate my burning passion for Genshiken, but alas I do not, so this will just HAVE TO DOOOOOO ~ As a huge fan of the original Genshiken anime series, as well as the manga -- I HAVE TO SAY, I'm so happy the current series has retained that original feel, I love it, I really love it.
In celebration of me falling for Hato-kun, I'm hosting an ANIME CLUB contest ~ !
First, Club A3 from the University of Texas & Dallas ~ !!!
Not only are Alibaba and Morgianna Jojo-posing up there, but the story of their club rising from the ashes three times was super inspiring ~ !!! Also, look at that cutie in the front in her Crunchyroll shirt. ^^ /beams. Glad to give you guys the chance to take such an awesome club photo but know that it is NOT IN VAIN ~ Your club has won!!!
Second club to win is Club CTRL-A ~ !!! "Club That Really Likes Anime."
Such a cool name! Also, this picture is rad. What's really cool about this club is you don't actually have to be a member of the University to join! Anyone that likes anime, or otaku culture is welcome at one of the oldest clubs at the University of Waterloo.
Last is the Rochester Institute of Technology Anime Club.
Looks like they have all signed up to join the Survey Corps. Of course, other than Kamina over there. This club has their own LIBRARY of content, members get access to our extensive collection which holds over 1,500 items of DVDs, VHS tapes, and manga to rent. CRAZY ~ !!! That reminds me of a time when streaming didn't exist, and you have to borrow eachothers DVDs and record Inu Yasha off Toonami.
CONGRATS to the winning clubs ~ !!! I will be EMAILING the winners.
That's right, win an ANIME PRIZE PACK with enough merchandise to satisfy every member of your very own Genshiken, including SIGNED POSTERS featuring characters from Genshiken: Second Season ~ ! (poster design to be announced soon)
We have received word that the poster will be signed by the following VA's ~ !!
Nozomi Yamamoto as Chika Ogiue
Sumire Uesaka as Rika Yoshitake
Yumi Uchida as Mirei Yajima
Ai Kakuma as Kenjiro Hato (Male)
Kazuomi Yamamoto as Kenjiro Hato (Female)
How to enter:
Submit a group photo of your Anime Club ~ !
Be creative. Cosplay, stage a scene, go to Disneyland -- ANYTHING,
as long as you submit a ONE PHOTO showing all members of your Anime Club at once.
But, I don't have an Anime Club:
The club does not have to be a HS or University club, you can simply submit a group photo of the friends you watch anime with, discuss anime with, draw awesome Arakawa Under the Bridge BL AU fanfic with -- just your main group of friends you share your hobby with.
Where to send your entry:
Send you photo, as well as the name and a small description of your club to [email protected]
Please include your CRUNCHYROLL USERNAME in the email. If you do not, your entry will NOT COUNT.
Three (3) clubs will be chosen to receive Prize Packages, each including (1) Signed Poster., Anime and Crunchyroll Merchandise ~ ! You also receive a Crunchyroll Premium membership to be used at Club meetings!
Good luck everyone ~ !!
Deadline to submit your photo is September 30th, 11:59pm PST.
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♥ Streaming at the speed of Japan, DATEBAYO~ !
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I'm not gonna participate, but good luck to those who will!
School clubs haven't even started in the East. But I might be able to get one before Sept. ends. If all the members show up .-.;; Cause they usually gradually crawl into the club room after school starts.
What if you're a Tomoko?
And even if it is, I want us to understand each other.
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What if you're a Tomoko?
Then you're doomed to be loved by fanboys for ever and ever and ever....
An apple a day can keep anyone away if you throw it hard enough.
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spectralMagician wrote:
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Then you're doomed to be loved by fanboys for ever and ever and ever....
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M-Me? O-O-Oh, I dunno about th-that...
And even if it is, I want us to understand each other.
Then isn't the BL stuff what you want? :)
they said get creative... tomoko wouldn't like a little thing like a lack of friends keep her from getting free stuff!
I'm actually thinking of joining the anime club in my school soon so this is great! I'm curious about this Arakawa Under the Bridge BL AU fanfic though...Star x Recruit,mmmm.
Take it easy!
If I was a hot guy, I would find some other hot guys and we'd cosplay as the guys from Free! and have a provocative BL photo while we're dripping wet
Awwww too bad... We have anime clubs at local colleges but none will start meeting again until next month.
Good luck to all the entrants! And hey, Rina-Ryuuguu, I just LOVE your idea.
I posted this to my schools club page, the principal found it, took it down, and called my parents within minutes...Might want to consider changing that picture...
Man, I'm a big fan of the original Genshiken. But unfortunately all my anime buddies are only online. It really sucks that I can't participate in this one. It's the first time a contest like this really interested me. I feel kind of sad now >_<
Re-using old skins because I'm too busy for new things atm (I'm just lazy)
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I posted this to my schools club page, the principal found it, took it down, and called my parents within minutes...Might want to consider changing that picture...
Ouch man! I hope it didn't lead to any lasting ill effects for your club!
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Davidvauhn wrote:
I posted this to my schools club page, the principal found it, took it down, and called my parents within minutes...Might want to consider changing that picture...
Ouch man! I hope it didn't lead to any lasting ill effects for your club!
Nothing to the club, but I lost my ability to post outside links, which hurts because I'm in a position of leadership...
I'm sorry I wish Crunchyroll would stop posting pictures like that in their articles. It's definitely not what I paid for and I don't want it. Stuff like that is also degrading to women.
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China LED Fab Industry: What Will Determine Success?
By Daniel QI, senior analyst and LED project manager, SEMI China
China LED Fabs Quantity Begin Negative Growth
After 2014, China will boast the world's largest LED epitaxy and chip production capacity base. However, China LED fabs are mainly concentrated on blue/green GaN LED manufacturing, and most of the capacity focuses on small and medium size chip products in terms of technical and process capability. The fierce price war in this market has led to low profit levels for many companies, and even the closure of a number of domestic LED chip manufacturers. Consequently, many domestic LED fabs are in a weak position, even though in general the LED lighting market has great potential.
Some LED fabs in China which lack productivity and core technology competitiveness will gradually be phased out due to the fiercely competitive market. According to SEMI statistics, the China LED fab industry experienced a rapid increase in past years and — had a total of 76 LED epitaxy and chip fabs (excluding companies that declared projects without actual installation progress) at the end of 2011.
However, starting in 2012, the number of China fabs could decline. Manufacturers will exit primarily from the results of financial losses and conflict between the investors and the management/technical teams. At present, we observe that a few LED Fabs may exit due to the above reasons as early as the end of this year. Based on our estimation, 30 to 40 percent of China LED fabs will suspend operations or be acquired by 2015, while only a few of them will dominate in various segments. Only companies boasting the advantages of scale productivity and patented core technology as well as a progressive mindset will be successful.
The Downturn of New MOCVD Market
The new MOCVD tool market in China grew rapidly and reached a peak in 2011, when China MOCVD installation ranked as the first in the world and occupied more than a half of the total quantity shipped in the world. However, tool installation and utilization were low at some manufacturers, in the worst cases, some "new comers" had utilization at only 20 percent. Future demand was seriously overdrawn during this pre-phase MOCVD installation boom, and the MOCVD market in China is expected to be at a low level over the next three years. In _2012, China's new MOCVD installation is expected to be about 40 percent of the 2011 level.
In addition, it is possible with the closure of some LED fabs over the next few years, a potential secondary MOCVD equipment market could emerge that will bring some pressure on the new MOCVD installation market.
Another trend growing in China fabs involves the wide use of Patterned Sapphire Substrate (PSS) in GaN epitaxial processing. Based on SEMI China statistics, overall PSS penetration in China's LED epitaxial Fabs is close to 80 percent (for more detail, please refer to "Report on Material Market of China LED manufacturing Industry 2012" available in October from SEMI). PSS can effectively improve the brightness of LEDs, but it's not the only way. Some domestic enterprises in China have selected a "shortcut." PSS is a patented technology, but many companies see little choice but to use it. A considerable number of manufacturers manufacture smaller chips for some specific applications due to the price pressure so as to increase the output of single epitaxial wafer, and PSS helps to compensate for loss of brightness brought about by size reduction.
SEMI China LED Manufacturing Industry Platform
SEMI China has set up a platform to promote the upgrading of China's LED manufacturing industry The only LED-manufacturing themed exhibition is at SEMICON China — the LED Manufacturing Pavilion. SEMI is committed to providing new ideas to improve LED manufacturing processes and equipment and helping to promote the integration of the latest technology across the LED manufacturing industry chain. This SEMI event provides a one-stop display platform for LED manufacturing technology solutions and also establishes a series of industrial exchange platforms, such as the SEMI China LED Commission, and the LED Technology Conference.
In addition, SEMI China will hold "2012 China LED Manufacturing Technology Conference", co-organized with Swagelok, in Pudong Kerry Hotel Shanghai on October 19, 2012. Top technical and marketing executives from the global LED industry will give in-depth analysis on the latest trends of the LED manufacturing technology, including technology trends of the new generation of MOCVD technology and the current status on localization of MOCVD tools in China. These key precursor delivery systems play a critical role in process yield, repeatability and cost control, and require temperature, pressure and flow controls beyond the capability of traditional gas system designs. Also, the conference will cover the latest achievements of GaN-on-silicon LED, LED device manufacturing technology, and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) issues.
Speakers include representatives from Swagelok Company, who will share its observations and experience in designing and implementing advanced delivery system through collaboration with the industry and AZZURRO which will show its latest progress on GaN-on-Si technology. In addition, speakers from MOCVD supplier AIXTRON, material supplier Nata, and LED fab InvenLux etc. will also present.
For more information, please visit www.semi.org.cn/led
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Environmental group, ratepayers push back on PSNH rate hikeBy DAVE SOLOMON
New Hampshire Union Leader
January 30. 2013 9:54PM
CONCORD - An environmental group and six ratepayers are challenging increases in Public Service of New Hampshire energy charges recently approved by the Public Utilities Commission.
In a motion filed with the PUC on Jan. 28, the Conservation Law Foundation and the ratepayers ask the commission to reopen hearings and revoke a 34-percent increase in PSNH's energy service rate, granted on Dec. 28.
The environmental group claims PSNH was not eligible for a rate increase because it failed to meet a September 2012 deadline for a long-range planning document required by law to prove that the company is pursing the lowest cost options. The company last filed a "least cost integrated resource plan" in September 2010.
In an order issued on Jan. 29, the PUC accepted the resource plan filed in 2010, and granted PSNH an extension to September 2013 for the mandatory biennial update.
"The PUC had a case that started in 2010, with final briefings in June of 2012, that they didn't act on for seven months," said Jonathan Peress, head of CLF's Clean Energy and Climate Change program, in regard to the resource plan review. "Then the day after we file this motion for a rehearing, they issue a decision ... I think it's curious."
A PUC spokesperson responded that the order on the long-range plan is unrelated to the CLF filing.
Even though the utility now technically has a long-range plan on record accepted by the PUC, Peress said his group's motion still stands.
He said the PSNH resource plan was not approved at the time its rate hikes were implemented, and it is still not fully approved despite the Jan. 29 PUC order, which acknowledges that continued operation of coal-fired plants in Newington and Bow were not addressed.
"The commission will issue a companion order on issues relating to (continued operation) for Newington and other PSNH generating units at a later date," the order states.
"Here's the bottom line," Peress said, "PSNH's expensive, inefficient and dirty power generation is needlessly extracting hundreds of millions of dollars from ratepayers for the profits of shareholders. The commission has an opportunity to address this again through our appeal. Thus far, they seem somewhat reluctant. They've had no less than five dockets in which they could address this issue (of the coal-fired plants), and they continue to defer."
PSNH spokesman Martin Murray cited the company's response, which states, "The motion is nothing more than a re-assertion of prior arguments that were rejected by the commission."
He said the least-cost plan was pending at the PUC while the energy service charge was being considered, and the PUC was authorized to approve the increase while the review was under way.
"The CLF is trying to broadcast a flawed legal theory that the PUC has previously considered and rejected," he said.
Separate investigation
The PUC on Jan. 18 did open an investigation into whether PSNH can provide competitive electric rates to its customers. The order opening the investigation acknowledged that market conditions have changed significantly since a 2003 law was passed allowing PSNH to retain generating plants.
The regulatory agency on Dec. 28 approved a PSNH energy service charge of 9.54 cents per kilowatt hour for the first half of 2013, up from the 2012 energy charge of 7.11 cents per kwh.
The increase in the energy service charge will be offset to a degree by a significant reduction in the charge for stranded cost recovery, designed to compensate PSNH for costs brought about by deregulation of the energy industry in New Hampshire.
The stranded cost recovery charge was approved at .737 cents per kwh, compared to 1.88 cents per kwh in 2012. A customer using 500 kilowatt hours per month will see their total monthly bill go up from $86.35 to $92.43, an increase of about 7 percent.
With natural gas prices at historic lows, competitive energy suppliers have been undercutting the PSNH energy charge for months, causing a large number to make the switch. As the PSNH energy charge goes to 9.54 cents per kwh, competitors like ENH are offering energy rates at 7.28 cents per kwh.
By the end of last year, 47,191 PSNH customers, or nearly 10 percent of its customer base, had switched to unregulated competitors for their energy supply. PSNH still makes money on transmission and stranded costs.
Nearly 50 percent of all the energy PSNH transmits to residential and commercial users is now provided by competitors, triggering alarm at the PUC over continued "customer migration" that leaves a smaller and smaller portion of the market with a growing portion of PSNH costs.
The New Hampshire ratepayers joining the CLF in its motion for rehearing on the PSNH energy rate are Alexandra and James Dannis of Dalton; William Hopwood of Elkins; Janet Ward of Contoocook; Amy Matheson of North Hampton; and George Chase of Hopkinton.


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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 23 (UPI) -- Tom Felton, Kate Walsh, Julian McMahon and David Boreanaz have signed on for roles in the Los Angeles-shot drama series "Full Circle," producers said.
The cast for the DIRECTV program also will include Minka Kelly, Keke Palmer, Devon Gearhart, Billy Campbell, Noah Silver, Ally Sheedy, Cheyenne Jackson and Robin Weigert.
The 10-episode series marks the television debut of screenwriter and playwright Neil LaBute, author of "The Shape of Things" and "In the Company of Men." "Full Circle" is to premiere this fall.
"The series examines the human condition and relationships through a series of conversations between 11 people whose lives, unbeknownst to them, are intertwined," a synopsis said. "Each episode takes place in a restaurant and features a conversation between two characters, with one of the character's story lines carrying over into the next episode through a conversation with a new character and that character then being featured in the following episode. The process continues until the final episode."


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More Evidence Against a Methane Time Bomb
Over at Watts Up With That, Anthony Watts has highlighted a recent press release from the German Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel announcing the preliminary findings from an expedition this summer to the Greenland Sea (off the coast of Spitzbergen). The expedition on the German research vessel the Maria S. Merian was aimed at investigating the release of methane from the seafloor—one of the many potential apocalyptic positive feedback pathways which lead from an initial warming instigated by anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. Watts drew attention to the press release because the researchers were reporting that contrary to expectations, the release of methane from the seabed was found not to be a recent phenomenon (i.e., a result of global warming), but instead that many of the gas outlets had been active for long before local ocean temperatures have been rising.
According to the press release:
Above all the fear that the gas emanation is a consequence of the current rising sea temperature does not seem to apply.
And also, although the full details from the expedition's data collections will not be known for several months, the scientists suggested that
[T]he observed gas emanations are probably not caused by human influence.


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The Bisons return to the road after going 5-3 on an eight-game homestand. While the Bisons love playing in front of the home town crowd, you can't help but notice the recent success for this club on the road, winning seven of their last 11 road games.
A few notable's prior to the News & Notes concerning "Rehab Central" as the Bisons enter Salt City. Josh Barfield is back in the lineup and playing in the field tonight and Travis Hafner returns from his off day to bat in the cleanup slot as the DH in the series opener. (Victor Martinez is scheduled for an off day)
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Abortion is defined as the expulsion before full term of a conceptus that is incapable of independent life. Abortion is uncommon in the bitch, but when it does occur, owners should be aware of the treatment options and the prognosis for future fertility.
Establishing and maintaining pregnancy is dependent on many biological interactions between the embryo or fetus and the pregnant female. For approximately 12 days after fertilization, free-floating embryos are dependent on the fluid environment within the uterus for development. If this environment is inhospitable (due to inflammation, hormonal imbalances, etc.), embryos may not survive.
Death of embryos during this period often goes unnoticed because the embryos are resorbed before pregnancy has been detected. Most embryonic losses occur during this period and at implantation, when attachment to the uterus first takes place. These losses are collectively referred to as early embryonic deaths (EED).
After implantation, embryos depend almost entirely on the dam and will not survive if she is unable to adjust to the physical requirements and demands of pregnancy. Factors that lower the odds for survival include fetal or maternal abnormalities, nutritional deficiencies, environmental stresses or infectious causes. Abortions occur most commonly because placental function is compromised due to one or more of these reasons. Several possible noninfectious and infectious causes of EED and abortion are listed in Tables 1 and 2.
With any abortion, the bitch should be presented to a veterinarian as soon as possible for a complete physical examination and collection of samples for diagnostic testing. In most cases, these diagnostic procedures will not save the pregnancy, but they will help identify the appropriate supportive medical therapy and the management practices necessary to prevent future abortions.
The attending veterinarian will want to know the breeding history of the bitch, including the breeding dates for this and previous pregnancies, sire(s), previous whelping dates and the results of previous pregnancies (number of puppies, assisted or unassisted delivery, abortion, etc.). The vaccination history of the bitch and the results of previous Brucella canis serology tests should be given also. Any clinical illness and medications given during pregnancy should be noted at this time as well. Type of housing and diet should be recorded. This information will assist the veterinarian in determining appropriate immediate care as well as recommendations for future breedings.
The physical examination will provide information pertaining to general health, nutritional status and the possibility of an endocrine or other disease process. Abdominal palpation and radiographic or ultrasonographic examination will determine if additional fetuses are present in the uterus. Some or all fetuses may be aborted, or remaining live fetuses may be born normally at term.
Laboratory diagnostic tests should include a complete blood count, serum chemistry profile, urinalysis, serologic test for B. canis infection and serum thyroid hormone level determination. These tests will require that one or more blood and urine samples be collected and submitted to a diagnostic laboratory. Most test results can be obtained in less than 24 hours. A culture of the anterior vagina or vaginal discharge should be taken to identify any potential bacterial infection and the appropriate antibiotic treatment.
One of the most important but often overlooked diagnostic procedures is the examination of the aborted fetuses and their associated membranes. In some cases, the bitch may consume aborted fetuses before they can be retrieved, but when these fetuses are available, they should be collected in as clean a manner as possible and taken to the veterinarian with the bitch. Brucella canis infection has been reported in humans; therefore, aborted tissues suspected of being infected should be handled with extreme care.
Histopathology and culture of selected fetal tissues may be recommended. If a bacterial cause is suspected, fetal stomach contents may be cultured, because fetuses swallow amniotic fluid as a normal process of pregnancy. These tests often require that samples be sent to a diagnostic laboratory. It may take several days for results to be returned. Chromosome analysis can be performed in the dog if abnormalities are suspected; however, the analysis is not commonly available.
A bitch with a history of a difficult delivery resulting in trauma to the uterus or cervix may have scar tissue development that is incompatible with maintaining subsequent pregnancies. Exploratory surgery may be required to identify abnormal conditions of the ovaries and uterus in some bitches. Excessive scarring of the reproductive tract is often untreatable and correction of developmental uterine defects cannot be advised. Both of these conditions carry a poor prognosis for future pregnancies.
The bitch should be hospitalized to permit close observation, diagnostic evaluation and supportive therapy if needed. Intravenous fluids may be required to help stabilize a severely ill animal. Blood, urine and culture samples should be taken immediately. Antibiotics should be administered if the blood cell analysis and/or rectal temperature are consistent with the presence of infection.
Compounds are available that increase uterine tone and aid in the evacuation of the uterus. These may be given if all of the fetuses have been aborted and if membranes are retained or if there is heavy bleeding from the uterus. The bitch should remain hospitalized while these compounds are administered and monitored with radiography or ultrasonography for complete emptying of the uterus.
Abortion is preventable primarily by maintaining good health prior to and during pregnancy. Females to be bred should have a good vaccination history and a negative B. canis titer.
Supplemental vitamins should not be necessary provided a nutritionally complete commercial dog food is fed during pregnancy. The amount of food fed should be increased gradually throughout pregnancy to accommodate fetal growth. Pregnant females should gain about 30 percent of their nonpregnant weight by the end of pregnancy.
For females with a history of abortion, a thyroid profile should be evaluated and supplemental thyroxine administered if indicated, beginning prior to breeding.
Supplemental progesterone has been shown to maintain pregnancy in cases where low serum levels are suspected. However, this has proven difficult to validate experimentally because levels are known to be highly variable during pregnancy. Under the influence of progesterone, the uterus is more prone to infection. Also, external genitalia of female fetuses may be masculinized by the administration of progesterone during pregnancy. Therefore, supplemental progesterone should be given only after all other possible causes for repeated abortions have been eliminated. The effects of many other drugs on fetal development are unknown; therefore, if medical treatment is required during pregnancy, it should be done with this in mind.
To control infectious causes of abortion, bitches should be vaccinated regularly prior to breeding and managed under strict sanitary conditions. Brucella canis is most prevalent in kennel situations where contact with infective discharges and fetal tissues may result in infection and possible abortion in susceptible females. Infected males may spread the disease to noninfected females at breeding. Breeding kennels should routinely test all animals for B. canis. To date, there is no permanent cure for B. canis infection in the dog. Therefore, infected animals must not be bred again and should be removed from contact with other breeding animals.
Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma have been cultured from the cranial vagina and prepuce of healthy, fertile animals. However, when females are housed in crowded kennels, close contact and environmental conditions can lead to increased numbers of these organisms, resulting in infertility and pregnancy losses. Providing adequate space, a clean environment and separation of individual breeding animals will greatly reduce the risk of abortion resulting from these and other bacterial infections.
Canine herpesvirus abortions have been associated with chronic infertility and cannot be effectively treated at present. Affected females should be isolated from susceptible pregnant animals. Viral abortions are most often due to the stress of clinical disease in the bitch. These can be prevented by routine vaccinations. Pregnant females should not be vaccinated with modified-live vaccines, as these could adversely affect fetal survival.
Consulting a veterinarian prior to beginning a breeding program can help establish preventive management practices that will result in the birth of healthy litters.
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The US is really ramping up its war on intellectual property infringement, a war which I'm sure will be just as successful, cheap and supported by the people as the wars on drugs and terrorism. The US has started seizing the domain names of various websites through ICANN - not because owners of these sites were convicted of anything, but merely because complaints have been filed against them. Anyone want to take a guess how long it will be before the US government blocks WikiLeaks? Update: The blocks function outside of the US too. In other words, the US is forcing its views upon the rest of the world once again.
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Microsoft has revealed a general release date for its upcoming operating system Vista - 5 December, 2006. Speaking to IT professionals, parliamentarians and senior law-enforcement officers at the Parliament and Internet conference in London on Thursday, Microsoft revealed its release plans. "We will officially launch Vista, Microsoft Office 2007 and Exchange 2007 on 5 December," said David Hipwell, a Windows client sales professional at Microsoft. On a very, very related note, the EC says that Vista will not be delayed due to regulatory issues. Also, the Shell: Revealed weblog has an item explaining why Aero Basic looks the way it looks. Update: ZDNet has removed the release date story, and since they are being rude by not offering an explanation, I have no idea what is going on.


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