Social media is a lot tougher than it seems – really! Unfortunately, you are going to have to dip your tentative toes into those social media waters if you want to get any brand or company recognition. Thankfully, there are some good tools out there that can help.
1. Sprout Social : this tool is useful because of the way that data is presented. Sprout Social offers up data in graphic form, and it's relatively easy to take a quick peek at this information, and figure out what you need to do. You can also see specific details when using Sprout Social.
2. HootSuite : no social media tool list could be complete without HootSuite. This tool has largely monopolized the social media scene for good reason. HootSuite is easy to use. Forget about logging in and out of various social media accounts daily. HootSuite lets you do it all from one clean dashboard. You can also see who's been viewing your site or mentioning you name through social media channels with HootSuite.
3. Social Mention : this tool is straightforward enough — if your name is mentioned via social media, you can find it using Social Mention. That's simple, right?
4. Engag .io : if you want to learn more about the people you communicate with via social media, this is the tool for you. Engag .io lets you see information about the people you are talking with, and learn all about what makes those people tick. This way, you can really become, well, engaged in the conversation. You can also keep track of whether or not you responded to a social media post by using this tool.
Honestly? I say, sign up for a bunch of these tools, and then let customer sales reps pitch to you. Let them call you and talk you through each possible option, and see which tool speaks to your business the best. All of these tools offer a free trial version, so you can take advantage of that option to try a tool out to see what will work for your company or brand.
The idea is to find a tool that you can use easily, that provides data that makes good sense, and will let you see what you need to see quickly. Tools that confuse will just give you a headache, and that's not where you want to be at all. Also, look for tools that you can set up via mobile or through sites like WordPress if you are going that route. Remember: the simpler the better when it comes to social media tools!


In Florida, a recent increase in the number of leprosy cases linked to armadillos acts as a stark reminder that this ancient disease still exists, even in the U.S.
All of the nine people diagnosed with leprosy in Florida this year have been in contact with armadillos. In 2011, a study partially funded by American Leprosy Missions first suggested humans could catch leprosy from nine-banded armadillos.
An international team of scientists led by the National Hansen's Disease Programs published a report in the New England Journal of Medicine showing that armadillos and many leprosy patients in the southern U.S. are infected with the same strain of Mycobacterium leprae, the bacteria that cause leprosy.
Each year 150-200 cases of leprosy are diagnosed in the U.S. Approximately one third of these cases have no traditional exposure to the bacteria that cause leprosy, such as significant foreign residence. The leprosy bacteria from armadillos and U.S. patients without foreign exposure are essentially identical genetically, and significantly different from the bacteria found internationally.
The recent reports of leprosy in Florida by people who have been in contact with armadillos support the scientific study's suggestion that the armadillo is a source for leprosy in humans in the southern U.S. Armadillos and humans are the only mammals known to carry the leprosy bacteria.
Q: What is the risk of catching leprosy from an armadillo?
A: 95% of the world population has natural immunity to leprosy. The risk also depends on the likelihood of close contact with infected armadillos.
Q: How do humans catch leprosy from armadillos?
A: Human epidemiology suggests through the nose or broken skin, but scientists aren't certain.
Q: How did the armadillo become infected?
A: It is believed that the armadillo acquired the disease from humans.
Q: Is leprosy in armadillos spreading?
A: Armadillos are found from the southeast corner of Colorado and eastward to North Carolina. Currently leprosy infection in armadillos has only been found in five states in the Gulf region.
Q: How can I protect myself from catching leprosy from armadillos?
A: Avoid direct contact with armadillos. If you come in contact with armadillos, simple washing of exposed skin is sufficient.
Q: What are the early symptoms of leprosy?
A: Pale lesions on the skin that are chronic, don't respond to other common treatments and have reduced feeling. If you think you may have been infected, see your physician because leprosy can be cured. But, if left untreated, leprosy can lead to permanent nerve damage, deformity, crippling and blindness.
Q: How is leprosy treated?
A: Leprosy can be cured with multi-drug therapy (MDT), a combination of three antibiotics: rifampin, clofazimine and dapsone. Treatment can take from six months to a year, sometimes longer. People are no longer contagious after about one week of MDT.
Answers to other frequently asked questions about leprosy.
Worldwide, every two minutes someone is diagnosed with leprosy. In 2013, 103 countries reported new cases of leprosy. Approximately 250,000 new cases are diagnosed every year, and many more go undetected.
The leprosy bacteria attack nerve endings and destroy the body's ability to feel pain. If left untreated, leprosy can cause deformity, crippling and blindness. More than 13 million people worldwide have disabilities as a result of leprosy.


Gabriel Bruce Makes a Theatrical Return with "Metal Soul"
Our first taste of music from Gabriel Bruce since Love In Arms in 2013 is intriguing based on the title alone: "Metal Soul." Has the London singer spent the last few years hunkered down, inventing a new genre that combines intense metal music with beautiful soul harmonies? Or maybe it's a reference to the cold, detached soul of a relationship in peril?
A quick listen to the single reveals the answer is closer to the second option than the first (although a metal/soul project would be crazy, right?). Bruce's signature gravelly vocals pair with emotional lyrics for an eerie ballad that makes full use of his talent as a storyteller and gives us an exciting peek at his next album, Come All Sufferers.


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Hypereosinophilia and liver mass in an immigrant
Charles M. Noyer, Christina M. Coyle, Craig Werner, Jean Dupouy-Camet, Herbert B. Tanowitz, Murray Wittner
Human infection with the sheep liver fluke Fasciola hepatica is a global zoonosis that usually parallels the prevalence of infection in sheep and other ruminants. The disease is endemic in South and Central America, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean region, many parts of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Australia, and China. There have been a number of focal outbreaks reported from Europe, including southern France and the Mediterranean region. Since acute fascioliasis has rarely been reported in the United States, physicians in this country frequently overlook the diagnosis. Therefore, we report a case of acute human fascioliasis and review the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease in a recently arrived immigrant.
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Noyer, C. M., Coyle, C. M., Werner, C., Dupouy-Camet, J., Tanowitz, H. B., & Wittner, M. (2002). Hypereosinophilia and liver mass in an immigrant. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 66(6), 774-776. https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.2002.66.774
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Ladbrokes Coral has denied that it will be reducing its sports sponsorship spend, instead saying that it "could not be ruled out" as a natural consequence of the severe cuts to maximum FOBT stakes.
Last weekend, BBC News reported that Ladbrokes Coral has threatened to cut the £8m it spends each year on sponsoring sports events, if the government decides to cut stakes permitted on the controversial gaming machines from the current £100 maximum.
However, the Group's Communications Director Donal McCabe has clarified the comments made to the BBC, which he said were given as an answer to what a stake cut may mean for the industry.
"Sports sponsorship is a two-way street," McCabe added. "Yes, we get exposure, but it also helps sports finance their entire structures right down to grass roots funding. Severe stake reductions contain the possibility that bookmakers have to trim their budget and for some sports that could make their options much more limited."
"Horse racing is in the bookie DNA and some sponsorships and partnerships go back many years and have a history and association that make them very valuable and high on the list to continue. But undoubtedly the pot of money will come under pressure and lower down the ranks, of all sports, pain may be felt."
Almost £3.5m of Ladbrokes Coral's sports sponsorship is dedicated to horseracing, with major events such as the Ladbrokes Winter Carnival, the Coral Scottish and Welsh Grand Nationals, the Coral Cup at the Cheltenham Festival, the Coral Eclipse and the Coral Sprint at York. The Group's portfolio also includes Rugby League's Challenge Cup and the Scottish Professional Football League.
Totally Gaming says: Ladbrokes Coral has not ruled out the prospect of making cuts to its sponsorship spend, particularly if FOBT maximum stakes are reduced to £2, but disputed the directness of the BBC's headline. The company also suggested that horse racing was less vulnerable to potential sponsorship cuts than other sports, despite racing's stronger connection to the high street shop.


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Black Cat Volume 3
by Rob McMonigal February 20, 2010
Written by Kentaro Yabuki
Illustrated by Kentaro Yabuki
Former secret society member and current bounty hunter Train, now known as the Black Cat, continues his sweeping duties along with his partner Sven and Eve, who they rescued in a prior adventure.
This time around, Train is invited by a former associate in Chronos to stop a serial killer that has ties to both Train and Sven's pasts. Can they stop a man who can use his chi to turn into a freakish version of the Incredible Hulk using only bullets and Sven's secret powers?
Meanwhile, Creed continues his quest to bring anarchy to the world with the help of two new characters that will definitely warm your blood. A top agent of Chronos is out to stop them, but is that enough? And are these two seemingly different plot points related in a way that might draw Train back into Chronos's clutches?
On its surface, Black Cat is a romp of a story, with Train and his pals going from city to city fighting bad guys. It's a variation on the same concept as Bleach, Inuyasha, or Rurouni Kenshin. However, what sets these stories apart and makes them interesting are the characters involved and/or the stories underneath the stories.
In the case of Black Cat, it's mostly the latter. I enjoy reading about conspiracies or secret organizations, even if I don't believe they exist in real life. Chronos must have been bad if Train wanted to leave them, but now Creed has a second secret society, one that is more evil than the first. Train does not want the help of either, but can he fight both at once? That's a question that's going to need to be answered over the course of the series, and I'm curious to see what Yabuki does to resolve that dilemma. No matter how he tries, it seems that Train can't escape his past. At some point, he's going to have to face it. I think we get several hints of this here in this volume, as the Black Cat's past bleeds further into his present.
This doesn't mean I don't like Yabuki's characters, just that I'm more interested in how the overarching plot plays out instead of seeing the cast evolve over time. Yabuki sets a lot of the future up in this story all while giving the reader a huge battle that at first seems impossible to win. Eve wants to find herself, but can she do so in the transient life of a sweeper? Creed's schemes seem to place him one step (maybe even two) ahead of Chronos. Does that mean they will fall? How often will Sven be the key to winning a fight?
Black Cat almost slips too far into traditional shonen drawing tropes for my taste, but seems to manage to skirt the border of my tolerance for such things. There are quite a few action lines in every battle scene, but the exaggeration is saved for when it's most needed, namely when serial killer Gyanza bulks up. Some faces get turned into rubber, but only here and there. Despite these quirks, it's still very easy to tell what is going on from panel to panel, which is what I look for in a shonen manga. If I can clearly see the action being portrayed, you can use all the action lines you'd like.
One of the interesting things I noticed this time was how Yabuki used a shot of a prior page as the flashback tool rather than draw a flashback sequence. I thought that was kind of neat. (There seems to be a lot of casual self-referencing in manga that you don't see in capes comics.)
Black Cat's story is still intriguing to me and is well written by Yabuki. While it follows the standard action formula, there's a lot going on underneath and I look forward to seeing how this plays out. This is a shonen title I can definitely recommend to any reader.


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How grateful I am that God created music! Since I can remember, music has been a big part of my family. My mom was an excellent pianist having played since she was six years old and learned the style of Rudy Atwood. My dad sang, which was a chore to him. I will say that he learned to play the radio quite well. 🙂 I played the trumpet and treble clef baritone in the band, and my wife played the clarinet. My oldest daughter plays the piano and my youngest daughter is multi-gifted as she can play several instruments.
Music has been a strong guiding force and source of encouragement as well as "setting the atmosphere" in our lives many times. Music has shown up in so many venues of our life such as in the car, at church, around the table, at a concert, while washing the car, driving through the countryside, on a date, on the back deck, running early in the morning, etc. Music has touched us in so many ways from excitement, tears, raising a hand or two accompanied with a shout of praise, exhortation, foot tappin', and on and on.
Due to a year of many trials in all "shapes and sizes" (James 1:2), music has found a common resting place in our hearts to encourage, edify and strengthen us. Here's one song that I often hear as I run. It is one that folks in our church have found to be a "song in the night." Let the words minister to you today, and thank God for music!
Job 35:10 But no one says, 'Where is God my Maker, Who gives songs in the night.
Psalm 32:7 You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah.
Psalm 119:54 Your statutes have been my songs In the house of my pilgrimage.


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Chemence (Inc., Ltd., Medical, Graphics) is a speciality chemical and medical device manufacturer which products include cyanoacrylate adhesives, anaerobic adhesives, impregnation sealants, adhesive activators, epoxy resins, UV adhesives, photopolymer resins, custom printer ink cartridges, Gas pipe sealants, and soak off nail polishes. Chemence is a supplier of photopolymer and commercial printers to the flexographic industry in the US and Europe, as well as the primary sealant supplier to British Gas, and a primary supplier of private-label adhesives to companies including Tesco, 3M, Bostik, and Bondo. The company's catalogue of patents includes processes, packaging devices, and chemical combinations.

History
Chemence was founded in London, England, in 1983 by Hugh V. Cooke. The company originally traded under the name Lockshield Ltd., which in 1985 was changed to Chemence Ltd. The firm initially specialised in manufacturing industrial adhesives and sealants, developing a method for sealing cast iron gas joints for British Gas using anaerobic sealants under 'live' conditions. This allowed further development of a range of anaerobic sealants for a number of industrial practices.

In 1986, Chemence Ltd. acquired the assets of Alembic Chemicals, a cyanoacrylate manufacturer in Dublin, Ireland.  In 1988, the facility was moved to Corby (England), expanding product development and manufacturing to encompass anaerobic thread lockers (thread-locking fluid), retaining compounds, gasket makers and pipe sealants, UV curing products, and cyanoacrylate adhesives for consumer and industrial markets. Chemence Ltd. also manufactured a range of private label consumer adhesives for companies including Bostik, ASDA, TESCO, and B&Q.

In 1989, the company opened a distribution office in Cleveland, Ohio, under the name Chemence Inc. In 1993, Chemence Inc. relocated to Alpharetta, Georgia, and became the only manufacturer of cyanoacrylates adhesives and sealants in the US Subsequently, Cordis (medical) commissioned Chemence Inc. to develop a liquid embolic used for the treatment of AVM (arteriovenous malformations). This led to the founding of Chemence Medical Inc. in 1994. Chemence Medical Inc. specialised in cyanoacrylate (CA)-based medical devices. Its first product for Cordis (medical) was TruFill liquid embolic. In 1994, the company developed and patented a variant of superglue used to repair inoperable aneurysms in the brain. Subsequently, Chemence Medical became a retailer of dental, topical tissue, and veterinary adhesives to medical device companies in the US

In 2000, Chemence Inc. and Chemence Ltd. began manufacturing photopolymer and resins, supplying to international corrugated, printing, and packing industries. In 2001, Chemence Medical developed a consumer liquid bandage for 3M, marketed under the Nexcare brand. In 2005, Chemence Medical began manufacturing its own line of FDA-registered medical device products including Liquid Skin skin protectant, Derma+Flex liquid bandage, Derma+Flex gel tissue adhesive (CE marked), Salon Safe liquid bandage, Sure Close wound closure kit, Derma+flex QS gel tissue adhesive, Gluture veterinary glue, Exofin tissue adhesive, Exofin micro and Exofin Fusion skin closure system.

In 2007, the company negotiated the sale of the intellectual property rights for the RITE-LOK range of industrial adhesives and sealants to 3M. In 2011, 3M rebranded the RITE-LOK product range to Scotch-Weld. In 2012, Chemence Ltd. re-launched their own range of industrial adhesives and sealants under the Krylex brand name. In 2014, the Flexographic Division of Chemence Inc. developed the Genesys Platemaking System, a process in liquid platemaking that allowed faster and more cost-efficient manufacturing. In the same year, Chemence acquired a number of printing and platemaking companies in Great Britain and Spain to form Chemence Graphics, which became one of the largest printing service providers in Europe.

In 2015, Chemence Graphics created a proprietary plate for Smurfit Kappa, and expanded platemaking facilities to France and Germany. Also in 2015, the company began manufacturing Krylex, its own formulation based on RITE-LOK, which was purchased by 3M. In 2016, DVGW (Deutsche Vereinigung des Gas und Wasserfaches) accredited Chemence Ltd. for its anaerobic gas pipe sealant Krylex KS775. The DVGW accreditation approved the use of Chemence product Krylex KS775 for municipalities providing gas and water services across Europe.

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Containing financial risk remains important to Chinese policy makers. If left unaddressed, China's alarming levels of debt could cause financial breakdown. The growing awareness of this risk has caused the government to act by discouraging risky lending, improving oversight, and attempts to bringing shadow banking products back onto banks' balance sheets. Regulators have also cracked down on online lending and fundraising.
The problem is that the largely regulation-driven campaign has enjoyed little success: credit is still growing at a faster pace than the economy. Corporate bond issuance has slowed, but this has not been enough to offset the growth of shadow banking and households' borrowing. Households' consumer loans are especially concerning. In part these loans have been misused to purchase property in the overheated real estate markets. Despite a recent slowdown, consumer loans are still growing at high speeds: these loans grew 29.1 percent year on year in September.
Perhaps fearing that constricting liquidity too much would eventually hurt growth, policy makers have left their most effective deleveraging tool, tighter monetary policy, in the box. Following two incremental increases of the People's Bank of China's reverse repo rate, economy-wide interest rates increased at the beginning of the year but have since stabilized close to 2014 levels. Open market operations have been relatively balanced. Citing a need for improving financial inclusion, the central bank lowered reserve requirements for banks which lend to private SMEs by as much as 1.5 percent. Almost 90 percent of banks are expected to qualify for the reduction. The lowered reserve requirements will thus free up a large amount of liquidity.
The stock markets appear to have dismissed the concerns in the capital markets. Strong growth of 8 percent since the beginning of the year has allowed the Shanghai Composite Stock Index to reach a two-year high. The Shenzhen index has grown at the much slower pace of 2 percent. The big winners in the stock markets have been large financial firms and SOEs. Financial firms have benefitted from higher interest rates: the financial index, a sub-index of the Shanghai stock exchange, has grown 18 percent since the beginning of the year.


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Hurricanes and Tsunamis
Unfortunately, Scarborough is not the only one who has made claims about God's judgment on a particular region through a Hurricane or Tsunami.
Back in 1998 Pat Robertson warned Orlando, Florida about impending doom because of its consideration of flying flags in support of Gay Pride Month. New York Daily News He said:
"You're right in the way of some serious hurricanes, and I don't think I'd be waving those flags in God's face if I were you. ... A condition like this will bring about the destruction of your nation. It'll bring about terrorist bombs. It'll bring earthquakes, tornadoes and possibly a meteor."
Following the devastating Tsunami in Southeast Asia last December, Henry Blackaby suggested that it was God's punishment on the region. Baptist Press
The Baptist Press reported: "Henry Blackaby, speaking at a Kentucky pastors' conference here in mid-January, said he didn't fully appreciate the significance of the widespread destruction until he saw a map published by the Voice of the Martyrs depicting the most intense regions of Christian martyrdom worldwide. Blackaby said he noticed that the tsunami hit many of those same regions. He told a workshop audience that most Christians don't realize that 400,000 to 450,000 believers are killed annually for their faith, and that many regions of persecution shown the map 'match to the T' the tsunami's swath of destruction."
Blackaby also said:
"[But] if you read the Old Testament, especially, God is very concerned how the nations treat His covenant people. ...The nations that persecuted, offended and killed His people, God came down and destroyed them. And He's the same God today. He's just as concerned about His people."
"One imam said it's God's judgment on [them] because [they} let the infidel tourists come to [their] countries. ...So all kinds of religious leaders are feeling they have to give an answer."
Blackaby then went on to suggest that 9/11 also was part of God's judgement:
"Many of the pastors never connected 9-11 with God's warning to people in America - that He's beginning to remove the hedge of protection from America because of the sin of God's people. ...But God's people never make the connection with their sin."
Joining Scarborough in linking Katrina to God's judgment is the website of Fred Phelps, the anti-homosexual preacher. He declares "Thank God for Katrina." Phelps He also writes:
"New Orleans, symbol of America, seen for what it is: a putrid, toxic, stinking cesspool of fag fecal matter." "It is NOT a sin to rejoice when God executes His wrath and vengeance upon American."
How sad! These "preachers" have drifted far from the teachings of Jesus. What has happened to American Christianity? When did we become focused on condemning others and kicking them when they are down? It is time to put such harmful rhetoric aside and focus simply on sharing the love of Jesus!


These beds are awesome! Though I don't think my husband nor I have the technical abilities to install them! Great job!
Thanks! It helps that we live building together!
For sure! Ask away! I'll answer the best I can.
I love the design and the closet proportions look like they could be about right to do this in my home as well. If you don't mind, could you pass along the original closet dimensions? How are the kids liking the bunk beds these days? Thanks so much.
Sure! Glad you liked it!
Do, the width was obviously just a smidgen short for the mattresses, so we just took the drywall out of one end of the closet to gain the couple extra needed inches.
Kids love the beds actually! They're fun to sleep and play in! Haha!
Stellar, nearly exactly my closet dimensions! I see what you mean about the mattress size – cut into the drywall and use a standard 27″x52″ mattress means you can use standard sheets, waterproofers, etc, or cut a foam mattress to fit your space but then deal with the headache of a non-standard mattress size for the rest of the mattress' life.
Awesome! Send pix of the finished product if you can! How fun!
When do you think they will outgrow the toddler mattresses? Then what will you do?
I still have three that fit on to Der mattresses so it'll be some time before we'll need to do something different!
These are great. Much like what what we've done in our place, only, we don't have closets, so we built the length of the wall for a teenager and two little guys. Heads up though, it could be the angle or lighting, but the shelf up top appears to be bowing – might want to do a cleat or something to sure it up.
I'm an Imaging Specialist with the information and advice site LoveToKnow.com. We're publishing an article titled "World's Coolest Bunk Beds", and we just love this built-in design! I would love to include a high resolution photo of this one in our slideshow, (and of course we are happy to link back to you).
Sure! Feel free! I'm excited to see it! Let me know if the pictures here aren't enough and I can try sending you an original!
Can you give a list of your supplies? I know the measurements will be different, but I need to bring my hubby a supply list if I have any hopes of him jumping on board! Is the base just 2x4s in a rectangle with OSB on top? I LOVE these, thanks for sharing!
Yep… 2x4s and osb! And paint. And 4×1 planks for a less chunky ladder and rail if you want.
Excellent results. Daddy is a real keeper.
Wonderful DIY Thank you for sharing. Also kudos to you for replying to questions still! As I see you posted this 2012. That is amazing to me.
Ah thanks! I know I don't blog much anymore… Not having kids who nap kinda killed it 🤪. I just can't stand it when others don't reply to my questions… Do unto others! 😊 I'm glad you liked our project!


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Q: How to get Swagger API definition for the WSO2 API Manager? I am new to WSO2 API Manager Product, which seems free (open source), I am refereeing to https://docs.wso2.com/display/AM170/Quick+Start+Guide and specifically refereeing to "Adding interactive documentation using Swagger" Swagger API definition screen, but they have not given Swagger API definition itself. I am not able to developed anything outoff it later.
Could anyone please provide "Swagger API definition"? Please help..
This is only half Swagger API definition. I need full sample ..

A: we can get Swagger API definition from clicking Edit Source(Add-->Design new API --> start creating-->click Edit Source button)
In API Manager 1.7.0 or previous versions, we are creating the Swagger definition at the API creation time only. So if some one add more API resources by editing APIs, those will not get reflected in the Swagger JSON.

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Benno Waldemar Emil Pfitzner (* 9. April 1837 in Bomst; † 15. August 1896 in Devin bei Stralsund) war ein deutscher evangelischer Pastor, Hofprediger, Konsistorialrat und Historiker.

Jugend und Ausbildung
Emil Pfitzner wurde als Sohn des ersten Lehrers der Stadtschule von Bomst in der preußischen Provinz Posen geboren. Er besuchte seit seinem zehnten Lebensjahr bis 1856 das Gymnasium in Glogau, wo er mit 19 Jahren das Abitur ablegte.

In Berlin studierte Pfitzner Theologie und war während der Vorbereitungszeit auf seine Examen als Hauslehrer tätig. Nach bestandenem zweiten Examen wurde er Hilfsprediger in Wollstein (Posen). 1865 erhielt Pfitzner eine Anstellung als Pfarrer in Buckow (heute polnisch Buków) (Kreis Schwiebus).

In Buckow gründete Pfitzner eine Familie. Am 16. Februar 1868 kam sein Sohn Richard zur Welt, der von 1882 bis 1888 die Klosterschule in Ilfeld (Kreis Sangerhausen) besuchte. Er wurde im November 1896 Pastor in Straßberg am Harz.

Als Autor publizierte Pfitzner eine vielgelesene Anleitung zur Anlage eines Kleingartens für Selbstversorger, die mehrere Auflagen erlebte. Sie wurde vom Verein für die Beförderung des Gartenbaues in den Königlich Preußischen Staaten zu Berlin mit einer bronzenen Vereinsmedaille prämiiert.

Berufung nach Stolberg
Im Mai 1881 wurde Emil Pfitzner als Archidiakonus (zweiter Geistlicher) nach Stolberg im Harz versetzt. Hier bekleidete er zugleich das Amt des Kreisschulinspektors.

1892 erhielt er die Stelle des Superintendenten am (ab 1893 fürstlichen) Konsistorium der Grafschaft. Am Hof des Landesherrn, des Grafen und späteren Fürsten Alfred zu Stolberg-Stolberg (1820–1903), der seit 1848 mit Auguste Amalie Ida Prinzessin von Waldeck und Pyrmont (1824–1893) verheiratet war, diente Pfitzner als Hofprediger. Für seinen Beitrag zur Allgemeinen Deutschen Biographie über Louise zu Stolberg stand ihm das Hausarchiv zur Verfügung; so zitiert er darin aus dem seltenen, aus Abschriften der Gräfin entstandenen Privatdruck Varnhagen von Ense in Stolberg. Unterdrückte Blätter aus seinem Tagebuch (nach 1862).

Pfitzner engagierte sich im Harz-Verein für Geschichte und Altertumskunde und hielt bei dessen Versammlung in Stolberg am 30. Juli 1889 die Festrede. Bei einigen seiner Schriften, auch bei einer Kontroverse mit dem gräflich-stolbergischen Archivar Heinrich Beyer über den Besuch Martin Luthers in Stolberg, arbeitete Pfitzner mit seinem Freund, dem Wernigeroder Archivar Eduard Jacobs zusammen.

Nach kurzer Krankheit starb Emil Pfitzner bei einem Kuraufenthalt im Sommer 1896 im Ostseebad Devin, wo er Erholung zu finden hoffte. Er wurde in Stolberg beigesetzt.

Werke
 Der Hausgarten. Kurze, praktische Anleitung zur Anlage eines Hausgartens und zur Cultur der bekanntesten Gemüse, Obstbäume, Blumen und Ziersträucher. Für Besitzer kleinerer Gärten in Stadt und Land, für Geistliche und Lehrer, besonders für die Hausfrauen, aus eignen Erfahrungen mitgetheilt. Schulbuchhandlung von F. L. Greßler, Langensalza 1878, 2. Auflage 1882, 3. Auflage 1889.
 Tileman Platner oder: Die Reformation in der Stadt und Grafschaft Stolberg im Jubeljahr des 400jährigen Geburtstages Dr. Martin Luthers den evangelischen Gemeinden der Stolberger Grafschaften erzählt. Verlag der Gräflichen Hofbuchdruckerei, Stolberg am Harz 1883.
 Wie die Reformation vor 350 Jahren im Stolberger Lande Eingang gefunden hat. Den Schulen und Gemeinden der Stolberger Grafschaften erzählt. Verlag der Gräflichen Hofbuchdruckerei in Stolberg am Harz, 2. Auflage 1889.
 Die Kirche St. Martini zu Stolberg im Harz im Mittelalter. In: Zeitschrift des Harz-Vereins für Geschichte und Altertumskunde. Jg. 23 (1890), S. 229–332 (Digitalisat der Universitätsbibliothek Jena).
 (Hrsg.): Wilhelm Posselt, der Kaffernmissionär. Ein Lebensbild aus der südafrikanischen Mission, von dem Missionar selbst beschrieben und nach seinen Jahresberichten ergänzt und fortgeführt und zum Besten der Hinterbliebenen herausgegeben. Verlag des Missionshauses, Berlin 1888, Digitalisat der Kolonialbibliothek der Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, im Universitätsnetz verfügbar (zugangsbeschränkt); ab 3. Auflage (1895): hrsg. mit Wilhelm Wangemann;  translated and edited by Sighart Bourquin. Bergtheil Museum, Westville, Natal 1994.
 Zum Gedächtnis der am 4. September 1893 selig heimgegangenen Fürstin Auguste zu Stolberg-Stolberg, Prinzessin zu Waldeck und Pyrmont. Worte des Trostes und der Hoffnung bei der Leichenfeier  gesprochen. Manuskript (Digitalisat der ULB Sachsen-Anhalt, Halle (Saale)).

Literatur
 Nachruf in Zeitschrift des Harz-Vereins für Geschichte und Altertumskunde. Jg. 29 (1896), S. 635 (Digitalisat der Universitätsbibliothek Jena).
  Pfarrerbuch der Kirchenprovinz Sachsen. Band 6: Biogramme Me–P. Evangelische Verlagsanstalt, Leipzig 2007, ISBN 978-3-374-02138-3, S. 490.

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Airport Selects New Manager, Plans Anniversary Celebration
Jackson County has announced the selection of the next Airport Manager for Jackson County Airport-Reynolds Field. Juan Zapata will assume responsibility as Airport Manager effective April 23, 2018 upon the retirement of current Manager Kent Maurer. Earlier this year, Maurer announced his retirement from the position he has held since February 1, 2002.
Juan Zapata most recently was employed with the Michigan Department of Transportation Aviation Office as Aviation Specialist. In that role, Zapata had responsibility for inspecting Michigan airports for FAA safety and standards compliance. Zapata has been employed by MDOT-Aeronautics since 1992. Prior to being employed by MDOT he served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 until 1992.
Zapata brings an extensive aviation management and airport compliance background to Jackson County Airport-Reynolds Field having served as interim Airport Manager for the Canton Plymouth Mettetal and Romeo State of Michigan Airports. He also served as a pilot for the State of Michigan Air Transport Division.
"I am excited about the opportunity to serve as Manager for Jackson County Airport-Reynolds Field and to build upon the momentum created by the recent completion of the runway safety project", stated Zapata.
The Airport is planning a public event on April 27th to celebrate the Airport's 90th Anniversary and completion of the runway project. The event will also serve as the introduction of Zapata as new manager. Among the festivities, T-6 airplanes will be on display, a B-17 will offer rides for purchase, music, a picnic lunch and a short program with a video of the Airport's history will be presented.
While serving as manager, Kent Maurer led a 17 year, $40 million runway reconstruction project. To comply with FAA regulations, a new runway was required to provide additional clearance and safety areas. Prior to joining Jackson County, Maurer retired from a 27 year career with the Jackson Police Department.


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New Building Allows Udac to Expand Programs
Baihly Warfield
DULUTH, Minn. - The building that once housed Duluth Business University now is a space for a different kind of business learning.
Udac purchased the building in 2018, thanks to a $3 million donation from Joe and Nancy Bullyan.
Monday, Udac officially cut the ribbon and celebrated the new campus, which allows them to spread out and offer more services.
Joe Bullyan cuts the ribbon at Udac's new campus. He and his wife Nancy donated $3 million to make the building possible.
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"This building allows us to do skill building in every capacity, from computer technology to sensory to health and wellness and provide the type of environment where people can thrive and learn and translate those skills into the community," Executive Director Karen Herman said.
Udac helps create job and social opportunities for people with disabilities. They are celebrating 50 years of service this year.
They moved over from the old location in November 2018. The new spot is on Mike Colalillo Drive near the West Duluth Menards. Some of the new services offered there include technology coaching.
"People cannot even apply for a job today without using technology and computers, so this has given us the infrastructure and the tools to make that possible as well," Herman said.
Computers and technology were donated by Global Ewaste, a company out of Plymouth, Minn.
There are also rooms for sensory relief, health and wellness, arts and other classrooms and new offices.
"What we're seeing is remarkable in that people are choosing the programming that they want every day. They have a menu of options in terms of what kinds of programs they'd like to participate in, what kinds of educational things they'd like to do," Herman explained.
One client, Kevin Miller, says he has learned about shredding there and likes the people and the staff. He said the new building has been great.
"It's a lot more accessible for handicapped people than what the other one was," Miller said. And we got an elevator."
Another client said it has been "transformational," and everybody seems happier there.
Joe Bullyan said he and his wife, Nancy, are thankful and honored to be a part of it.
Herman encouraged any businesses struggling with finding the workforce for certain jobs to call Udac and see if there is a partnership to be created.


When it comes to astrological events, it doesn't get much bigger than this week. The next seven days bring not only a new moon eclipse but also a move by karmic planet Saturn from Scorpio into Sagittarius, plus a new Mercury retrograde cycle. Add to that a massive link between Jupiter and Neptune that could help make dreams come true.
This suggests that it's time for some major life changes — for all of us. As an astrologer, I'm often asked, "Is there something in the stars right now?" Well, in this case, yes. The result may not be felt immediately — for some people, the changes are already well and truly underway, but for others, they've yet to start. But the seeds are being sown.
The eclipse this week is extra big news for Virgos and Pisceans or anyone with Virgo or Pisces rising. However, eclipses mean something for everyone. In a nutshell, it's a great time to either get clear on your plans for the future and/or start something new.
The new moon eclipse takes place today at 4.41pm. Remember to make a wish — the energies are extra powerful.


By James B. Nelson on Monday, October 15th, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson won the bruising Republican primary for U.S. Senate. And the general election race against Democrat Tammy Baldwin has featured plenty of punches from both sides.
Thompson was asked about negative advertising during an Oct. 5, 2012, appearance at a Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon. He expressed disappointment, and said the tone didn't reflect his personality.
"I'm very sad about the negative ads," Thompson said. "I'm a positive guy. I'm optimistic."
He noted that when he successfully challenged Democrat Gov. Anthony Earl in 1986, the two "ran a fantastic election, we ran an election all over the state and that always was positive."
And then Thompson turned the blame on his opponent.
"Congresswoman Baldwin has had not one positive ad. Not one.... Not one positive ad. Why? Because she hasn't done anything."
a report by Kantar Media CMAG, a D.C. firm that tracks political ads, that found in the 30 days that ended Oct. 2, 2012, 92% of the ads aired in the race were "negative."
What's more, the report showed that in the weeks after the primary, between Aug. 19 and Sept. 17, 2012, Baldwin and her allies outspent Thompson and his allies almost 3-to-1 on broadcast television.
Complaining and finger-pointing about the tone of the race is nothing new in politics. But Thompson made a very specific claim about Baldwin, and suggested she is to blame for the negativity.
Is he on the money?
To be sure, the battle for the U.S. Senate seat was bitter long before the general election, but only on the Republican side. Thompson topped three opponents in the August primary, while Baldwin faced no opponent, though she has been on television since early summer.
That split nature of the race creates a bit of a problem when it comes to evaluating Thompson's claim.
Was Thompson talking about the entirety of the campaign or was he referring to the head-to-head battle with Baldwin?
From the context of the specific question, about how negative ads had erased Thompson's lead in the polls, it's reasonable to believe Thompson was speaking about ads in the general election race. And he referred to the general election campaign that he waged against former Gov. Earl.
But that's not what he said -- Thompson said all of Baldwin's ads had been negative.
We asked his campaign to provide backup for his statement and was told they would get back to us but didn't.
So, let's start with the primary season.
That's when Baldwin was able to play Rock-Paper-Engines. Those were the titles of her TV ads.
A June 17, 2012, ad, "Paper", discussed Baldwin's efforts to sanction China for breaking trade rules and hurting the U.S. paper industry. The "Rock,"ad, which began running July 9, was biographical in nature. On July 30, 2012, "Engines"began, claiming Baldwin "led the fight" to force the Coast Guard to buy engines from American manufacturers.
None of those ads mentioned Thompson or the other Republican contenders.
That tone changed after the Aug. 14, 2012, primary, starting the following week with an ad called "Choice."
In it, Baldwin talks about three tax-cut votes of her own, and then turns her sights on Thompson, calling him "the guy who's gotten rich working for D.C. lobbyists" and saying he "wants to give a $265,000 tax cut to millionaires like himself while raising taxes on the middle class."
She followed up a few days later with another ad criticizing Thompson for refusing to release his tax returns.
In an early September ad, Baldwin attacked Thompson's record as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The ad said Thompson "cut a sweetheart deal with drug companies making it illegal for them to negotiate lower prescription drug prices."
So, since the primary, the ads have been negative. The same can be said of Thompson's ads.
Baldwin campaign spokesman John Kraus noted Thompson vowed numerous times that he would run a positive campaign. He argued Thompson was the first to go negative against Baldwin, even before the primary and cited a July ad, "Repeal"showing Thompson on a Harley.
As with the Baldwin side, the negative lines become much clearer after the primary.
In other ads, Thompson has said Baldwin supports a massive tax increase, describes her as "too extreme for Wisconsin," and says she's more liberal than Nancy Pelosi and President Barack Obama.
Groups on both sides of the race have also ran negative ads, contributing to the all-negative sense about the race.
At the Press Club event, Thompson said Baldwin had not aired "one positive ad" in the campaign.
That is certainly true for the general election, and it's reasonable to assume that's what he was referring to. But a longer view of the campaign, extending before the primary, provides a very different picture.
Published: Monday, October 15th, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.


Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) is a diagnosis of exclusion.
This means that all other possible causes of the urinary bladder disorder must be excluded before the diagnosis of FIC can be made. The term "idiopathic" means that the cause of the disease is unknown, while the term "cystitis" means inflammation of the urinary bladder.
Other names that may be used to describe FIC include interstitial cystitis and sterile cystitis, but FIC is more descriptive and correct. The older term "feline urologic syndrome" (FUS) and the newer "feline lower urinary tract disease" (FLUTD) are umbrella terms used to describe a constellation of feline urinary tract disorders, including FIC.
Clinical signs of FIC include hematuria (blood in the urine which may be seen grossly or only microscopically), stranguria (straining to urinate), dysuria (difficult urination), pollakiuria (urinating small amounts often), and periuria (a newly coined word for urinating in "inappropriate" places; that is, anywhere but in the litter box!). "Inappropriate urination" is another term used to describe periuria.
It is important to note that although the behavior is inappropriate to cat caretakers, it is not inappropriate behavior for the cat. This is because cats with FIC have very valid reasons for choosing not to use their litter box. These reasons will be discussed later. Sometimes it is difficult to discern whether a cat is straining to urinate or defecate. In either case, evaluation by a veterinarian is indicated, as both situations can signal serious and even life-threatening disease.
The cause of FIC is not known; however, there are some hypotheses about its origin. Interestingly, women also suffer from a similar syndrome called interstitial cystitis. Similar pathologic changes, such as pinpoint hemorrhages within the lining of the bladder, are seen in both women and cats. Although the bladder lining is inflamed, paradoxically the true cause of FIC is thought not to originate in the bladder but rather in the central nervous system.
Cats with FIC have been shown to have an exaggerated stress response due to imbalances in their nervous and endocrine (neuroendocrine) systems. It is thought that this exaggerated stress response is responsible for the changes seen in the bladder, and thus, the clinical signs associated with bladder pathology. In essence, the bladder acts as an "innocent bystander" of systemic neuroendocrine imbalances.
As the bladder wall becomes "leaky" due to inflammation, urine can permeate the deeper layers. The inflammation increases the sensitivity of the pain response, causing urination to become excruciating. Cats associate the litter box with the pain they feel when attempting to urinate, and hence, seek alternative locations to relieve themselves. This is why once clinical signs of FIC have resolved creative thinking may be required to get the cat back to using the litter box.
It is important not to be misled into thinking that a urinary tract infection (UTI) is responsible for the clinical signs. UTIs are extremely rare in cats younger than 10 years old, unlike dogs. Only 1-3% of young to middle age cats are diagnosed with a UTI. This helps to explain why antibiotics do not help resolve the problem. Sometimes, though, antibiotics appear to help, but this is only coincidental, as the clinical signs of FIC often subside on their own in four to seven days, regardless of treatment initiatives. Unfortunately, clinical signs of FIC recur within 6-12 months in about 50% of cats.
Another misconception is that crystals found in the urine of cats with FIC are responsible for clinical signs. Crystals are normally found in feline urine, particularly when it is highly concentrated. Crystals also form readily in refrigerated urine, and urine is often refrigerated before studied by the laboratory. Crystals are seen in the urine of healthy cats, as well as those with FIC, and do not play a role in the development of FIC. However, extremely large quantities of crystals may become precipitates in the urine that can contribute to urethral plugs, which can cause life threatening urinary obstruction. Inability to urinate is a medical emergency, and should prompt one to seek veterinary care rapidly if noted.
What needs to be determined is what caused the initial stress in the cat. It has been demonstrated that either eliminating or at least reducing stress can resolve clinical signs of FIC. Understanding the nature of felines will help in finding ways to reduce stress, and seeing the home environment from the cat's viewpoint is essential. Cats are creatures of habit and like routine. Therefore, any disruption in daily routine can cause a stress response. Potential "stressors" in a cat's life include moving, whether it's across country, or simply a move of furniture in the current home. Additions or subtractions in the household population of people or companion animals are also major sources of feline stress. Even a stray cat outside a window can make a cat anxious. A change in a caretaker's schedule or stress in the caretaker's life can also put a cat on edge.
In multi-pet households, there should be plenty of resources for each and every animal; these include food and water bowls, toys, resting spots and, of course, litter boxes. Any change in the box style, litter or location can make a cat seek alternative areas in which to eliminate.
Even though it may be hard to stay calm and controlled when the household feline is eliminating outside the litter box, yelling at the cat or attempting any form of punishment will only serve to increase stress and lead to an exacerbation of the problem. Cats are not spiteful and do not hold grudges. They do not eliminate outside the litter box to "get even" with their caretakers. They have chosen alternative toilets because their bladders hurt and they associate the litter box with pain.
Since the cause of FIC is not well understood, it probably comes as no surprise that there are no easy solutions to resolving the clinical signs of FIC. A multimodal approach has proven to be most effective, and is described below. It is important to remember that all changes must be introduced very slowly, or the mere act of change will cause additional stress. A resource section at the end of this document provides suggestions for further reading and contact information for many of the services and products mentioned in this section.
Increasing water consumption dilutes urine and the noxious substances found in it. It also causes increased urination which decreases contact time of urine with the bladder wall. Because cats evolved as desert creatures, inventive thinking is needed to encourage a cat to ingest more liquids. The easiest way to increase water consumption is to feed canned food exclusively. In fact, feeding canned food exclusively is one of the most important steps in managing FIC.
It is assumed that the increased moisture content of canned food is responsible for the improvement of clinical signs. However, it has been hypothesized that the canned food may feel more natural in the cat's mouth, or the owner may interact more positively with the cat when feeding canned food, thus making the cat feel more relaxed and less stressed.
Another way to increase water consumption is to purchase an electric pet drinking fountain. Many cats enjoy drinking running water and will naturally drink more when the water is constantly flowing.
Flavoring plain water with tuna "juice," the water that is used to pack canned tuna fish, or low-sodium bouillon may entice a cat to drink more. Tuna "juice" or low-sodium bouillon can also be used to make ice cubes which can be dropped in water bowls.
Also be sure that water bowls are always clean, and that the bowls are wide and shallow since cats don't like to have their whiskers touch the sides of the bowl when drinking. Distilled or bottled water may be better accepted, as cats dislike chlorine, a common additive in city water.
Other dietary management techniques involve the use of prescription diets containing "stress management" nutrients such as L-tryptophan and/or hydrolyzed milk caseins, which reduce the central nervous system stress response. Supplementation with these additives in the diet have been shown to be effective as part of a multi-modal approach to both reducing stress and reducing symptoms of FIC. Recall, this "FIC" condition is more of a central nervous system stress problem, despite the predominant bladder symptoms. Thus, a growing body of evidence is suggesting that therapies directed at reducing stress are an important component of FIC management.
Litter box management is another important consideration when managing FIC. As mentioned, a cat with FIC often associates pain with the litter box, so creative thinking is often required to lure the cat back to using the box consistently.
Most cats prefer fine-grain, clumping litter. The best way to identify a cat's preference for litter is to provide a variety of litters and litter box types and let the cat decide which one is best. A litter box "cafeteria" can be set up by providing several litter boxes, each filled with a different type of litter.
While cat litter manufacturers add perfumes to litter for human noses, all cats dislike scented litters, so only unscented litter should be used. If the litter packaging does not indicate it is "unscented," assume it is scented, so read closely!
The 1+1 rule must be obeyed in all cat households. This means there must be one litter box for each cat plus one more. For example, if there are two cats in the household, there should be at least three litter boxes.
Boxes must be strategically placed around the home, and there should be at least one box on each floor of a multi-story home. Boxes should be in a private and quiet area, but not located in an obscure location. For instance, boxes should not be located near a major appliance, such as a washer, dryer, or furnace, that intermittently turns on, which can startle a cat.
While people may prefer keeping all litter boxes in the basement, cats may not enjoy having to travel great distances each time they need to relieve themselves.
Boxes should be scooped at least twice daily, and the entire box should be emptied, washed, and litter replaced at least every two to three weeks. While this may seem excessive, consider that most people wouldn't consider using an un-flushed toilet! Use hot water and a mild unscented dishwashing detergent when cleaning litter boxes. Do not use harsh chemicals such as bleach, ammonia or scented antibacterial cleaners.
The best boxes are basic large plastic boxes. Boxes should be large enough for a cat to move around in completely. The sides should not be too high, especially for older cats that may have arthritis.
While hooded litter boxes are preferred by people because they help contain litter scatter and reduce odor, hooded litter boxes may not be pleasurable for cats. The odor contained in the box can be overwhelming for a cat's keen sense of smell. In addition, a more aggressive cat may ambush another cat while using a hooded litter box and the attacked cat will be trapped because there is only one entrance to the box. Such an event would lead to fear of entering the litter box and will force the ambushed cat to seek alternative places to eliminate.
Electric litter boxes are convenient for people and can improve litter box hygiene. However, sometimes these high-tech boxes turn on while a cat is in the box. If this occurs, the cat will be startled and may never enter the box again.
The mnemonic MEMO (multimodal environmental modification), has been coined, and implies that a multi-pronged approach should be taken to make an indoor environment more stimulating for cats. There are a myriad of ways to make indoor life interesting for cats, some of which are listed below. Remember, it is not necessary to spend a lot of money since simple things, such as a large empty cardboard box or paper bag (with its handles removed), will be used with the same enthusiasm as a $500 cat tree!
Even if living quarters are small, space can be expanded vertically by purchasing or building cat trees or mounting a high shelf and providing access via a wooden ladder. Cats enjoy surveying their environment from high places, so resting areas that allow cats to have a bird's eye view of the home will certainly reduce stress.
Provide appropriate scratching surfaces so that cats can stretch their muscles and engage in natural cat activity. Some cats prefer to scratch horizontal surfaces, while others prefer vertical surfaces. Therefore, provide both, and experiment with textures (i.e. sisal and carpet-covered vertical scratching posts, cardboard horizontal scratchers, etc.).
Engage in interactive play at least two times daily. Wand or "fishing-pole" style toys make great interactive toys. Interactive toys must always be used under supervision since ingestion of string or small objects can lead to intestinal obstruction.
Laser toys are not recommended, as they can lead to frustration because cats are never able to "capture" the light. In addition, ophthalmologists have expressed concern over inadvertent damage to the retina caused by the laser beam.
When cats are home alone, be sure there are plenty of toys that encourage solo play. Toys should mimic prey and engage all of a cat's natural hunting skills, such as stalking, pouncing and capturing. Rotate toys often, so cats do not get bored.
Cat videos are available commercially, and some cats are captivated by them. Most videos feature bugs, birds, small mammals and natural sounds that will capture the attention of cats.
Hanging a bird feeder outside of a cat's favorite window or purchasing a fish aquarium (with a secure lid, of course) can keep cats occupied for hours.
Increase access to the out-of-doors in a safe way. A screened-in porch or enclosure built especially for cats will allow them to experience the great outdoors without its inherent dangers. Some cats can be taught to tolerate wearing a harness and walking on a lead. This is a very simple and inexpensive way to allow cats enjoy time outdoors. However, some indoor cats are frightened when outdoors so forcing them to go outside the confines of their home will lead to more stress. Cats should always be supervised while outdoors, even if in a secure enclosure. Outdoor access means that the cat will be exposed to parasites, so appropriate treatment for fleas, ticks and heartworms must be provided.
There is a common misconception that cats cannot be trained. Cats can be taught to do many things, but understanding what motivates a cat to act is essential to ensure success. Training can be fun for both cat and caretaker.
It is important to remove all urine odors from locations where the cat has urinated, or the cat will continue to return to the soiled area to urinate. This should be done with unscented enzymatic cleaners that do no not contain harsh chemicals.
Idiopathic cystitis is a painful condition, and pain management must be considered. Unfortunately, there are few effective pain medications that can be safely used with cats because of the unique feline metabolism. Opioids, in particular buprenorphine, can be used for short-term management of pain and appear to be very well tolerated in cats. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) must be used with caution and have not been shown to be effective in women with cystitis. Never give any over-the-counter medication to a cat without first consulting a veterinarian, as many human medications can be lethal to cats.
Pheromones are fatty acids secreted by animals that transmit highly specific information to members of the same species, serving to alter the emotional state. Cats secrete pheromones and deposit them on people and objects when they feel calm and secure. A version of a feline facial pheromone has been produced synthetically and is commercially available as a spray and a room diffuser (Feliway®). Some cats have anecdotally been reported to respond positively to the use of pheromones, but data specifically for FIC is limited. The spray can be used in the area where a cat has urinated, while the diffuser can be used in any room or in a travel carrier to help calm the cat.
Behavioral modification drugs are not the answer to solving stress-related diseases, such as FIC, in cats. However, certain medications may be prescribed in severe cases after all other genuine attempts at dietary and behavioral modification have failed, or sometimes, in conjunction with them.
Behavior-modifying medications will fail if not combined with other environmental and dietary changes. Response to behavior modifying medications is not consistent, and long-term safety data for cats is still limited.
Natural substances that can safely be used to alter mood include catnip, honeysuckle and valerian root. Catnip is a member of the mint family, and contains an essential oil called nepetalactone that causes a physiological reaction in about 85% of all cats over the age of six months. Common behaviors induced by affected cats include rolling, gazing, running around acting very silly, "bunny-kicking" or extreme relaxation. Occasionally, cats may become aggressive, and if this happens, catnip should be not given.
Other therapies have been tried based on sound theory, but still have little data to prove efficacy. Some of these include fatty acid supplementation and administration of nutraceuticals such as glycosaminoglycans and chondroitin.
In certain situations, professional assistance may be required. Board-certified veterinary behaviorists are veterinarians who have completed rigorous advanced training in animal behavior and are very familiar with both the medical and behavioral aspects of FIC.
Certified applied animal behaviorists are not required to be veterinarians but have completed graduate training in animal behavior.
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Ribarich C, Delzio S, Felinestein: Pampering the Genius in Your Cat. Collins, 1999.


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The conference, which will include a keynote opening speech from Mr Humberto Delgado Rosa (Director for Natural Capital, European Commission, DG ENV), will be held in collaboration with two other LIFE programme-funded projects (Life Natura Themis and Life Reason for Hope), as well as with the IMPEL Water Crimes project team. Comprising of plenary and breakout sessions, as well as training workshops and networking opportunities, 100 environmental enforcement specialists from around Europe and beyond will be in attendance. A delegation of Chinese and Brazilian prosecutors will also be present following recent collaborative work and exchanges with ENPE. For more information on the conference, or the work of ENPE more generally, please contact Project Manager, Shaun Robinson.
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Festus Consults King Agrippa
After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea to welcome Festus. Since they were staying there several days, Festus laid Paul's case before the king, saying, "There is a man here who was left in prison by Felix. When I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me about him and asked for a sentence against him. I told them that it was not the custom of the Romans to hand over anyone before the accused had met the accusers face to face and had been given an opportunity to make a defense against the charge. So when they met here, I lost no time, but on the next day took my seat on the tribunal and ordered the man to be brought. When the accusers stood up, they did not charge him with any of the crimes that I was expecting. Instead they had certain points of disagreement with him about their own religion and about a certain Jesus, who had died, but whom Paul asserted to be alive. Since I was at a loss how to investigate these questions, I asked whether he wished to go to Jerusalem and be tried there on these charges. But when Paul had appealed to be kept in custody for the decision of his Imperial Majesty, I ordered him to be held until I could send him to the emperor." Agrippa said to Festus, "I would like to hear the man myself." "Tomorrow," he said, "you will hear him."
Paul Brought before Agrippa
So on the next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp, and they entered the audience hall with the military tribunes and the prominent men of the city. Then Festus gave the order and Paul was brought in. And Festus said, "King Agrippa and all here present with us, you see this man about whom the whole Jewish community petitioned me, both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he ought not to live any longer. But I found that he had done nothing deserving death; and when he appealed to his Imperial Majesty, I decided to send him. But I have nothing definite to write to our sovereign about him. Therefore I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that, after we have examined him, I may have something to write— for it seems to me unreasonable to send a prisoner without indicating the charges against him."
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The oldest man in America celebrated his 112th birthday Friday and his key to longevity may not be what you think.
Richard Overton, who is also the oldest living World War II veteran, celebrated his 112th birthday on Friday.
He smokes a dozen cigars a day, he told the Dallas Morning News he told.
He likes whiskey and coke, and he wakes up in the morning with multiple cups of coffee. He also credits God for his long life.
"Just keep living, don't die," he told the newspaper.
Overton requires 24/7 in-home care, according to reports.
Overton was born near Austin, Texas, in 1906. During World War II, Overton served as a marksman in a segregated unit while stationed in Pearl Harbor and Okinawa, USA Today reported.
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Harmonized building codes: Letter to the Editor
There is an article on page 4 of the (February) Ontario Construction Report that certainly grabbed my attention! It was written by Sarah McGoldrick and stated that "Harmonized building codes expected to boost industry mobility" and contained quotes from several building officials. I had not seen any reference to this topic previously.
The article was based on a statement made by the federal Minister of Finance last November about plans to encourage inter-provincial free trade and acceptance by all provinces of the National Building Code. As a step towards the latter, the NBC was offered for free (i.e. by lifting the $350 fee for downloading a copy).
My interest was based on efforts to gain wider acceptance of the NBC and its companion Fire Code, Plumbing Code and Energy Code years ago. I was a CCA (Canadian Construction Association) rep for 22 years on the advisory Codes Committee appointed by the National Research Council and thereafter with Revay & Associates I had a variety of consulting assignments for the NRC Division of Building Research and the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes.
For example, I was engaged to develop a business plan for the proposed "objective-based"/performance basis for codes in 1994 and conducted an Opinion Survey and Report (150 pages) on the subject.
As a non-technical member of the former committee I concentrated on seeking the approval of the NBC across Canada. In the early days, each municipality had its own building code and this caused serious problems for materials suppliers and also contractors. So when a CCA delegation met with a mayor or provincial cabinet, we always urged where appropriate the adoption of the NBC. Progress was steady and a breakthrough occurred when provinces took over the responsibility (except for Vancouver, whose charter gave it specific authority to legislate building by-laws).
So I thought that it would be interesting to see what progress had been made on "harmonization" during the past 25 years. Not much – in fact, some slippage!
The NRC web-site has a special summary on "Model code adoption across Canada". It shows that New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have adopted the 2015 version of the NBC, and Newfoundland, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, the Territories, Alberta and B.C. have done so with some variations, primarily additions. Major P.E.I. municipalities have adopted the 2010 version. So has Quebec "with some variations". (Quebec used to adopt the NBC without delay and the only variation was an improved French text!).
The main exception. continues to be Ontario, which is significant because it has the largest population and building program of all the provinces and territories. It s "based on the national model but with significant variations in content and scope". In the past whenever a new version of the NBC was published (after several years of detailed review by representative committees), Ontario would appoint review committees with similar representation. Their work could take several years and the result was usually to adopt the NBC's provisions without change.
It will be interesting to see what position the present Ontario government may take on the matter. Maybe its seeking of economies may be a factor?
Fortunately I don't have to worry about such matters any more, but I'm all for harmony!
Don Chutter
Don Chutter has been retired for several years, but remains engaged with the construction community in Ottawa, attending the recent annual general meeting of the General Contractors Association of Ottawa (GCAO).
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Uncovering Alaska's first serial killer
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This wanted poster for the capture of convicted murderer Edward Krause, dated April 1917, offered a $1,000 reward to anyone who apprehended him.
Between 1912 and 1915, a number of single, unattached men mysteriously disappeared in Southeast Alaska. The few law enforcement officials in the territory were baffled, but a suspect finally emerged in the fall of 1915.
A Petersburg man named Edward Krause, who'd run for the Territorial Legislature as a Socialist Party candidate in 1912, represented himself as a U.S. Marshall to officials at the Treadwell Mine in Douglas in mid-September. Krause told the bosses that he had a court summons for mine worker James Christie.
Christie departed with the bogus lawman and was never seen again.
Managers of the mine investigated Christie's disappearance, thinking it was related to problems and rivalries between the company and laborers. They thought Krause, a radical socialist, may have been a hired killer engaged by the violent wing of the labor union.
Then, when it was learned that Krause was identified as the last person to see a missing charter boat operator out of Juneau, a warrant for his arrest was issued on charges of impersonating a federal officer in the Christie case.
Krause escaped the clutches of the law in Ketchikan and jumped onboard a steamer heading for Seattle. But a savvy passenger, who had seen wanted posters plastered by the Treadwell Mining Company, recognized him as the man with a bounty on his head.
When the steamer docked in Puget Sound, police detectives were waiting. A search of Krause's possessions turned up incriminating evidence, including forged documents, bank accounts and real estate transactions, which tied him to not only the recent disappearances in Juneau, but to the disappearances of at least eight other men, too.
After Krause was returned to Alaska, his true identity surfaced. Krause was really Edward Slompke, who'd served with the U. S. Army at Wrangell in 1897 and deserted in 1902.
Authorities found that over the years Krause recovered the assets of the murdered men. They also learned that a "murder gang," run by Krause at Petersburg, was involved in additional mysterious disappearances.
Krause's trials started in the spring of 1917. Since none of his victims ever were found, jurors found him guilty of kidnapping, robbery and forgery among other charges. He was sentenced to die by hanging in Juneau.
However Krause had other plans. He sawed through the bars of his cell and escaped from the Juneau Federal Jail two days before his slated execution. That launched the most widespread manhunt in the territory's history.
Fishing fleets in every Southeast community mobilized to block his escape out of Alaska. A few days later, a homesteader collected the $1,000 reward by killing Krause after the fugitive stepped out of a stolen skiff onto the beach at Admiralty Island.
To this day, law enforcement believes the extent of Krause's criminal activities, if ever known, would be one of the most startling in the annals of American crime history.
This column features stories from late Alaska historian Phyllis Downing Carlson and her niece, Laurel Downing Bill. Many of these stories fill the pages of "Aunt Phil's Trunk," a five-book Alaska history series that won the 2016 Literary Classics International award for Best Nonfiction Series worldwide. Books are available at bookstores and gift shops throughout Alaska, as well as online at http://www.auntphilstrunk.com and Amazon.com in both print and eBooks. The series also now is available on Audible.com.
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It would be nice if we could post code snippets, just enough to explain how a certain property / method of a control works. I see there are lots of members asking the same question(s) about the same control. Most members want quick answers and search rather in examples than in posts.
I think "updating" the documentation is not up to us. There is only one responsable for this and that is CodeJock. But it would help them which of the properties/methods aren't well documented. The code snippets I talked about would be short, just a few lines to explain what to do.
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I prefer that CodeJock would create a SubForum for us and we would post the code snippets. Thats the whole idea. If they will supervise this, it won't be a such mess after a while.
If you would post a code snippet, and it would contain wrong code, I can not delete it... So we get stuck with a (bad) code snippet in our precious Hall of Code Snippets . CodeJock support team will be able to delete the item if they don't agree or adjust the code as it needs to be.