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(Family Features) As the holidays approach, many are gearing up for dinners, holiday shopping and celebrating with family and friends. But with the unpredictable cold and flu season, it’s equally important to add staying healthy to your list.
To help answer your most pressing queries, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of the Emmy Award-winning talk show “The Doctors,” has partnered with Church & Dwight Co., Inc., the maker of Arm & Hammer(tm) Simply Saline(tm) nasal mists, on a new online tool called “Congestion Questions,” inviting people to ask questions and get the answers they need, such as these:
Q: Do nasal mists cause the rebound effect?
A: Nasal mists are drug-free and derived from natural ingredients – they contain only salt, sodium bicarbonate and water. They are non-addictive and do not cause any rebound congestion.
Q: I have been experiencing nasal congestion for days. It’s so bad that now I’m unable to blow my nose. How can I find quick relief?
A: Saline irrigation is an excellent way to relieve this sort of nasal congestion. Using either a nasal spray like Arm & Hammer Simply Saline Nasal Relief or a neti-pot ought to help flush out your nasal passages and help loosen your congestion.
Q: I use saline mists and other medications when I need to for my children, but how else can I ease the symptoms of stuffy noses and sore throats?
A: Helping little ones feel better when they are sick is always a priority for parents. How best to help is often dependent on the cause. Some traditional treatments that can help soothe and clear stuffy noses include chicken soup or warm drinks with a little lemon or honey, although you should not give honey to a child less than one year of age. You should also make sure the house is kept at a comfortable temperature and perhaps consider a humidifier if you are in a dry climate. Finally, always make sure your children are staying hydrated and eating well.
Q: Why do I get congested mostly at night?
A: Many people find that their congestion gets worse at night. This may be because when you lie in bed, gravity is no longer playing its part in clearing your nasal passages naturally, so you should try propping your head up with an extra pillow or two to find some relief. You may also want to reduce the allergen levels in your bedroom by keeping pets off your bed and buying hypoallergenic pillows. A saline spray like Arm & Hammer Simply Saline Extra Strength Nighttime Relief with natural eucalyptus can help quickly clear congestion so you can breathe easier and comfortably fall asleep, with no day-after effect.
To submit your own questions and learn more about easing your cold and flu symptoms, visit www.CongestionQuestions.com.
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Family Features) Never before has there been a way for the nearly 6.5 million stroke survivors in the United States to rally together as they travel the path to recovery. Unlike other survivor communities, there is no banner, symbol or color that survivors and the general public can identify with when it comes to stroke and stroke recovery.
That is changing with the launch of National Stroke Association’s Come Back Strong initiative, the first national movement to rally for stroke recovery. It was created to inspire hope following a stroke, so those survivors now have a voice.
“This is a history-making moment for the stroke community,” said Matt Lopez, CEO of National Stroke Association. “Survivors and their caregivers have been asking for a unified message, a symbol, a color to support them as they come back strong from stroke.
“As a stroke survivor myself, I understand the desire to return to our normal selves that drives stroke survivors forward. Come Back Strong serves as a starting point to hope that one day people everywhere will understand what a stroke is, how to avoid one and the real opportunity that exists to come back strong after stroke.”
The movement, created to raise awareness about the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, is centered on a blue return symbol. Intentionally left open, it represents the drive for stroke survivors to come back strong and return to their former self, or a new normal. The reality of stroke survivors is a story of sudden and shocking loss followed by a return to hope for recovery. In the aftermath of a stroke, recovery is about getting back to normal life and living as independently as possible.
“Since my stroke in 2005, I’ve learned to walk again, talk again, even swallow again,” said Mark McEwen, former national TV morning show host. “As I got stronger, I got busy and discovered a whole community of stroke survivors and caregivers.
“But throughout my recovery journey, there was always something gnawing at me. Whenever I saw a yellow wristband or distinctive ribbon, I thought, ‘Why not us?’ The Come Back Strong movement changes that. This, finally, is for us. It’s important and powerful, and will raise stroke awareness in a hugely impactful way.”
There are several resources to help you support the cause:
* Stroke.org: National Stroke Association’s website offers resources and support survivors and caregivers can use as they learn to live with new challenges.
* Shop stroke: You can support the cause through purchasing bracelets and T-shirts, and participating in donation opportunities.
* Comeback trail events: Participate in a series of national events scheduled to rally the community behind the movement.
* #ComeBackStrong: Supporters can follow along and get involved in the movement by using #ComeBackStrong on social media.
For more information on Come Back Strong and to find resources for stroke survivors and caregivers, visit stroke.org or call 1-800-STROKES.
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November 25, 2015 | admin
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(Family Features) Although you can’t stop time, the right type and amount of physical activity can help stave off many age-related health problems.
More than half (59 percent) of Americans expect to still be living at home independently at the age of 80, according to a recent survey by the American Physical Therapy Association. However, the same study showed that at least half of the same population recognizes they will see a decline in strength and flexibility as they age.
Movement experts such as physical therapists can help aging individuals overcome pain, gain and maintain movement, and preserve independence – often helping to avoid the need for surgery or long-term use of prescription drugs.
These nine tips, provided by the experts at the American Physical Therapy Association, are keys to helping you age well:
1. Chronic pain doesn’t have to be the boss of you. Each year 116 million Americans experience chronic pain from arthritis or other conditions. Proper exercise, mobility, and pain management techniques can ease pain, improving your overall quality of life.
2. You can get better and stronger at any age. Research shows that an appropriate exercise program can improve your muscle strength and flexibility as you age. Progressive resistance training, where muscles are exercised against resistance that gets more difficult as strength improves, has been shown to help prevent frailty.
3. You may not need surgery or drugs for your low back pain. Low back pain is often over-treated with surgery and drugs despite a wealth of scientific evidence demonstrating that physical therapy can be an effective alternative with less risk.
4. You can lower your risk of diabetes with exercise. One in four Americans over the age of 60 has diabetes. Obesity and physical inactivity can put you at risk for this disease, but a regular, appropriate physical activity routine is one of the best ways to prevent and manage type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
5. Exercise can help you avoid falls and keep your independence. More than half of adults over 65 report problems with movement, including walking 1/4 mile, stooping, and standing. Exercise can improve movement and balance and reduce your risk of falls.
6. Your bones want you to exercise. Osteoporosis, or weak bones, affects more than half of Americans over the age of 54. Exercises that keep you on your feet, like walking, jogging or dancing, and exercises using resistance such as weight lifting, can improve bone strength or reduce bone loss.
7. Your heart wants you to exercise. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. One of the top ways of preventing it and other cardiovascular diseases is exercise. Research shows that if you already have heart disease, appropriate exercise can improve your health.
8. Your brain wants you to exercise. People who are physically active, even later in life, are less likely to develop memory problems or Alzheimer’s disease, a condition which affects more than 40 percent of people over the age of 85.
9. You don’t have to live with bladder leakage. More than 13 million women and men in the United States have bladder leakage. A physical therapist can help you avoid spending years relying on pads or rushing to the bathroom.
To learn more about the role of physical activity as you age, or to find a physical therapist near you, visit MoveForwardPT.com.
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How much salt are you eating? Beware of sodium in “Salty Six” foods
Eating too many salty foods can create many health problems, including high blood pressure which can lead to stroke—the number five killer of Americans. But did you know the majority of the sodium we consume is not from a salt shaker at the dining table? It’s from common foods we enjoy every day.
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association is increasing awareness of sodium and the “Salty Six” – common foods that may be loaded with excess sodium that can increase your risk for heart disease and stroke.
Sodium overload is a major health problem in the United States. The average American consumes about 3,400 milligrams of sodium a day – more than twice the 1,500 milligrams recommended by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. That’s in large part because of our food supply; more than 75 percent of our sodium consumption comes from processed and restaurant foods.
Here’s a quick look at the Salty Six, the top sources for sodium in today’s diet:
Breads and rolls. We all know breads and rolls add carbohydrates and calories, but salt, too? It can be deceiving because a lot of bread doesn’t even taste salty, but one piece can have as much as 230 milligrams of sodium. That’s about 15 percent of the recommended amount from only one slice, and it adds up quickly. Have two sandwiches in one day? The bread alone could put you close to 1,000 milligrams of sodium.
Cold cuts and cured meats. Even foods that would otherwise be considered healthy may have high levels of sodium. Deli or pre-packaged turkey can contain as much as 1,050 milligrams of sodium. It’s added to most cooked meats so they don’t spoil after a few days.
Pizza. We know that pizza is not exactly a health food, because of cholesterol, fat and calories but pizza’s plenty salty, too. One slice can contain up to 760 milligrams of sodium—and frozen varieties can be even higher. Two slices can send you over the daily recommendation in just one meal.
Poultry. Surely chicken can’t be bad for you, right? Well, it depends on how you prepare it. Reasonable portions of lean, skinless, grilled chicken are OK but may still contain an added sodium solution. And when you start serving up the chicken nuggets, the sodium also adds up. Just 3 ounces of frozen and breaded nuggets can add nearly 600 milligrams of sodium.
Soup. This is another one of those foods that seems perfectly healthy. It can’t be bad if Mom gave it to you for the sniffles, right? But when you take a look at the nutrition label it’s easy to see how too much soup can quickly turn into a sodium overload. One cup of canned chicken noodle soup can have up to 940 milligrams of sodium. And remember that soup cans typically contain more than one serving.
Sandwiches. This covers everything from grilled cheese to hamburgers. We already know that breads and cured meats may be heavy on the sodium. Add them together, then add a little ketchup or mustard and you can easily surpass 1,500 milligrams of sodium in one sitting.
Be sure to keep in mind that different brands and restaurant preparation of the same foods may have different sodium levels. The American Heart Association Heart-Check mark—whether in the grocery store or restaurant helps shoppers see through the clutter on grocery store shelves to find foods that help them build a heart-healthy diet. For more information on sodium and nutrition visit www.heart.org/sodium or www.heart.org/nutrition.
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About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke – America’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit www.heart.org or call any of our offices around the country.
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(Family Features) With more than 11 million newly insured Americans, an aging baby boomer population and a growing number of chronic conditions, the American healthcare system is expected to make some major changes to accommodate the increasing number of people seeking healthcare.
In the past, your physician was probably the only provider you saw regularly, but as healthcare delivery has evolved, newer types of providers are taking on important roles in healthcare teams, which are delivering higher quality and more efficient care. Team-based medicine is the next generation of healthcare delivery and one of the professions at the forefront of this trend is physician assistants or PAs.
Many people have seen and been treated by a PA whether they know it or not, but unless you’ve seen a PA as your primary care provider, you might be surprised to know that PAs are fully licensed medical providers with graduate degrees. They diagnose and treat their own patients by prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting tests, performing medical procedures and even assisting in surgery. They can be found throughout healthcare from hospitals to urgent care clinics to ERs, as well as in your family provider’s office.
“PAs are uniquely equipped as medical practitioners and play an important role in today’s healthcare system,” said Jeff Katz, PA-C, DFAAPA. “For nearly 50 years, PAs have improved patient outcomes and elevated patient satisfaction. There is a wealth of clinical research and real-world evidence from hospitals and patients, demonstrating the high-quality and breadth of PA care.”
With all of this, it is no surprise that PAs are among the most in demand professions in the United States. In a recent American Academy of Physician Assistants survey conducted by Harris Poll, a Nielsen company, 91 percent of respondents agreed that PAs improve health outcomes for patients and 91 percent agreed PAs improve the quality of healthcare. In addition, according to national health care search firm Merritt Hawkins, demand for PAs has increased by more than 300 percent over the last three years, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment of PAs to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2022.
As you consider alternative approaches for a healthcare provider, keep this advice in mind:
Find a provider that has the right education and training. Educated through intense, graduate-level medical programs that include at least 2,000 hours of clinical practice, PAs are often educated alongside medical students in medical schools and academic medical centers. They gain the skills necessary to perform medical procedures, diagnose and treat patients, order and interpret tests, prescribe medication, make rounds in hospitals and nursing homes, and assist in surgery.
Feel good about checkups, testing and surgery. Seek a provider who can answer a wide range of healthcare needs. PAs practice medicine in all medical and surgical settings and specialties, including primary care, emergency medicine, surgery, oncology, orthopedics, psychiatry, radiology, pediatrics and more.
To learn more about PAs and how they can assist with your health care needs, visit aapa.org.
Source: American Academy of Physician Assistants
November 11, 2015 | admin
(Family Features) Sooner is better when it comes to managing nagging aches and pains that can hamper your healthy lifestyle. In fact, the coming winter months are when pain pops up the most for people of all ages, according to celebrity trainer Ramona Braganza. Keys to keeping active and pain-free are getting ahead of pain and preventing it from becoming a larger problem that is harder to handle.
To help reduce and prevent pain, Omron has partnered with Braganza to provide five easy tips to keep you doing the things you love while helping minimize pain and keeping that spring in your step this winter:
Sit Tall: If you have a desk job, proper posture can help to reduce back pain as you age. Sit with your back straight with your shoulders back; distribute your body weight evenly on both hips, bend your knees at right angles and keep your feet flat on the floor.
Be Flexible: Whether it’s weekly yoga, or standing up and stretching between long periods of sitting, flexibility can help you stay fit and strong. One simple stretch: stand with your feet shoulder width apart, place hands on your lower back with finger tips pointing down, slowly lean back as far as comfortable while looking up at the ceiling, then return to start. Repeat five times.
Eat Smart: Reduce the risk of inflammation by incorporating anti-inflammatory foods such as tomatoes, olive oil, nuts, fatty fish, fruits and vegetables into your diet as much as possible.
Master the Basics: Shoveling, pushing furniture and even gardening can be hard on your muscles, so it’s important to keep them strong in order to prevent pain. For safe and proper training techniques, visit ramonabraganza.com.
Power Up to Reduce Pain: A proven therapy often used by physical therapists that you can get without a prescription is TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), which offers a practical solution to your everyday pain management needs because it’s portable and can help lessen the need for pain medication. Omron offers one of the most powerful TENS units on the market and it is 100 percent drug free.
For more ways to keep those aches and pains at bay, especially as the temperature drops, visit omronhealthcare.com.
November 4, 2015 | admin
Source: Omron Health Care
(Family Features) When it comes to personal health, there is a gap between Americans’ nutritional needs and how well they’re being met. A new survey shows consumers are overly confident about their diets and essential nutrient intake.
The survey, conducted by DSM Nutritional Products, showed that while consumers want to improve their overall nutrition and wellness, they don’t know where to start, and say they are confused about the science behind nutrition recommendations. What’s more, while research published in the Journal of Nutrition shows only 10 percent of Americans get the recommended amount of essential nutrients, such as vitamin D and vitamin E, from food alone, 57 percent believe they do.
“The survey helped us identify barriers to better nutrition,” said Will Black, DSM vice president of marketing for human nutrition and health in North America. “With this information, we can work to raise awareness about the nutrition gap of essential nutrients, and resolve conflicting and confusing information about how better nutrition can fill that gap.”
Maintaining adequate nutrition begins with understanding the role of essential nutrients, Black explained. However, through its survey, DSM revealed varied awareness of nutrients and the impact they have on health. For example, most are familiar with vitamins D and E, while only about half are familiar with the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. Fewer still are familiar with lutein and zeaxanthin.
“For optimal nutrition, you need to understand the best natural sources of important vitamins and ensure those nutrient-rich foods are the foundation of your diet,” said Elizabeth Somer, R.D. “However, research shows that most Americans don’t get the optimal level of nutrients from diet alone, and that’s where supplements can play an important role in overall health.”
Start assessing your nutritional intake by knowing how these important, but little understood, nutrients contribute to your overall health and where you can find them:
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, known often as the “sunshine vitamin,” that functions as a hormone in the body to regulate the way calcium is metabolized. It is especially critical for bone health in adults and children.
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin; it is found in nuts, seeds, vegetable oils and greens, and plays a role in eye, heart and brain health.
DHA and EPA omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential nutrients for many aspects of health. They are found primarily in fatty fish like salmon and are especially good for eye, heart and brain health. DHA is particularly important for expecting and new mothers and their children.
Lutein and zeaxanthin are members of the carotenoid family that are found in many green leafy plants, such as kale and spinach, and other colorful fruits and vegetables. These antioxidant nutrients help to support visual function by filtering out potentially harmful high-energy blue wavelengths of light that come into the eye. Research has shown that lutein and zeaxanthin support eye health.
Visit www.VitaminsinMotion.com to learn more about the important role of vitamins for health, wellness and disease prevention.
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A special message from Ryan Silverfield, head coach of the Univesity of Memphis Tigers Football Team, to Hillel students from both campuses.
Thank you, Jewish Memphis!
Yiddishe Cup was again a victim of COVID-19. Even so, the Memphis Jewish community stepped up with sponsorships to support Hillels of Memphis. Grateful students put together this video after the 2020 event as a message of thanks.


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What happens if a root is left in your gum?
An exposed root can indicate damage to the gums or teeth. When a tooth root is no longer concealed by the gums, this can trigger sensitivity and pain. Without treatment, it may lead to infection and other complications.
What happens if a piece of tooth is left behind after an extraction?
Unless infected (a judgment based on the reason for the extraction), leaving behind a small fragment is usually of no consequence. Any pieces of broken tooth root that do remain should be periodically monitored via x-ray examination.
Should retained roots be removed?
Roots need to be removed if they are causing mouth infections, are causing pain, and if it is no longer possible to repair them or make them infection-free. The same applies to a tooth that has stayed in the jaw bone without growing out properly – an unerupted or impacted tooth.
What happens if root tip is not removed?
The risks of surgery that may outweigh the benefits of the root tip removal may include: the patient is not stable under anesthesia; continued attempts at root retrieval may impact vital structures (nerves and vessels within the mandibular canal); or continued attempts may result in significant destruction of …
Can tooth roots be left in?
Usually, when a tooth is removed by a dentist, the roots are taken out with it. However, if the tooth is lost through accident or decay, the root or roots may be retained within the jawbone and gums, causing problems such as mouth infections and pain. If this is the case, the roots need to be surgically removed.
Can a tooth root dissolve?
When primary (“baby”) teeth begin to give way for incoming permanent teeth, their roots dissolve in a natural process called root resorption. Dissolving roots, however, isn’t natural for adult teeth — in fact, this uncommon phenomena endangers the tooth.
Will tooth roots dissolve?
When primary (“baby”) teeth begin to give way for incoming permanent teeth, their roots dissolve in a natural process called root resorption.
Can tooth roots grow back?
In order to regrow teeth, the roots must be regenerated. Typically, this is not possible, but scientists are confident that there is a way to accomplish this. In a recent article published by USC’s Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, an interesting discovery was made about tooth root pattern and development.
What causes tooth roots to disappear?
Causes of Root Resorption When root resorption happens outside of losing baby teeth, it’s likely due to tooth nerve or gum infection, tooth movement due to orthodontic treatment, impacted teeth, or chronic teeth grinding.
What causes teeth roots to dissolve?
In most cases it is due to a physical injury to the tooth, as from an impact, chemical, or burn. The trauma leads to inflammation that in turn results in resorption. Other causes include pulp necrosis, periodontal treatment, orthodontics, or poorly done, non-professional tooth whitening.


On April 14, the EU adopted a regulation that, by 2030, will reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas (F-gas) emissions by 79 percent from today’s levels.
The paper outlines the key milestones and legislation around the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which can carry high global warming potential (GWP), and the development of alternatives to HFCs.
The EU’s F-gas regulation is similar to two previous U.S. proposals for a global HFC phasedown, which the paper outlines as the significant markers in the drive toward the phasedown of high-GWP materials. However, unlike the previous U.S. proposals, the EU’s F-gas regulation requires a steeper phasedown and will reach its first milestone — an emissions reduction of 37 percent — as soon as 2018.
Focusing on the potential global implications of the F-gas regulation, Danfoss examines three possible scenarios that could result: a global phasedown, a phasedown limited to the developed world, and a phasedown limited to the EU. The paper then details how abatement costs can be useful in determining the most obvious applications in which to switch to low-GWP refrigerants, and how technologies with low abatement costs will be most affected. It also notes the importance of the F-gas regulation for companies that export to the EU.
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Epidemiological studies have also assessed links between serum testosterone and non-coronary atherosclerosis. A study of over 1000 people aged 55 years and over found an inverse correlation between serum total and bioavailable testosterone and the amount of aortic atherosclerosis in men, as assessed by radiological methods (Hak et al 2002). Increased intima-media thickness (IMT) is an early sign of atherosclerosis and has also been shown to predict cardiovascular mortality (Murakami et al 2005). Cross-sectional studies have found that testosterone levels are negatively correlated with carotid IMT in independently living men aged 74–93 years (van den Beld et al 2003), diabetic men (Fukui et al 2003) and young obese men (De Pergola et al 2003). A 4-year follow up study of the latter population showed that free testosterone was also inversely correlated with the rate of increase of IMT (Muller et al 2004).
Dr. Adriane Fugh-Berman, associate professor of pharmacology and director of the industry watchdog group PharmedOut.org at Georgetown University School of Medicine, calls this kind of direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising "evil." She likened the efforts to sell TRT to earlier campaigns to push hormone replacement therapy for post-menopausal women. "They stole the playbook," she said. "This hormone is being thrown around like sugar water."
Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
Late onset hypogonadism reflects a particular pathophysiology and it may not be appropriate to extrapolate results from studies concerning the effects of testosterone in treating hypogonadism of other etiology to aging males. For this reason, the age of men treated in clinical trials is certainly relevant. Other important factors include patient comorbidities and the preparation and route of testosterone replacement used in the study, which can affect the production of estrogen and dihydrotestosterone, testosterone’s active metabolites
What happens is that the blood vessels of the penis are rather small, and a small amount of plaque in the penile arteries is going to result in erectile dysfunction. You need more plaque before the person’s actually symptomatic from a heart problem, but they’re linked. And so when anybody, any man has an erectile issue, it’s incumbent upon the physician to make certain that their cardiac status is healthy.
For obvious reasons, ED can be a sensitive subject, one that until relatively recently men were more likely to try to hide than to deal with. Fortunately, a deeper understanding of the variety of causes of erectile dysfunction has led to medications, therapies, and other treatments that can be more individualized and more likely to be effective—and more open discussion about addressing the concern.
It is essential to discuss erectile dysfunction with your doctor, so any serious underlying causes can be excluded and treatment options can be discussed. Many men are embarrassed discussing this issue with their doctor, or even their partner. Open communication with your doctor, and in your relationship, is important for effectively managing this common problem.
Men can experience a range of symptoms if testosterone decreases more than it should. Low testosterone, or low T, is diagnosed when levels fall below 300 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL). A normal range is typically 300–1000 ng/dL, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. A blood test called a serum testosterone test is used to determine your level of circulating testosterone.
THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied on to make decisions about your health. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have read on the WebMD Site. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911.
Testosterone is only one of many factors that influence aggression and the effects of previous experience and environmental stimuli have been found to correlate more strongly. A few studies indicate that the testosterone derivative estradiol (one form of estrogen) might play an important role in male aggression. Studies have also found that testosterone facilitates aggression by modulating vasopressin receptors in the hypothalamus.
Impotence is a common problem among men and is characterized by the consistent inability to sustain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse or the inability to achieve ejaculation, or both. Erectile dysfunction can vary. It can involve a total inability to achieve an erection or ejaculation, an inconsistent ability to do so, or a tendency to sustain only very brief erections.
A testicular action was linked to circulating blood fractions – now understood to be a family of androgenic hormones – in the early work on castration and testicular transplantation in fowl by Arnold Adolph Berthold (1803–1861). Research on the action of testosterone received a brief boost in 1889, when the Harvard professor Charles-Édouard Brown-Séquard (1817–1894), then in Paris, self-injected subcutaneously a "rejuvenating elixir" consisting of an extract of dog and guinea pig testicle. He reported in The Lancet that his vigor and feeling of well-being were markedly restored but the effects were transient, and Brown-Séquard's hopes for the compound were dashed. Suffering the ridicule of his colleagues, he abandoned his work on the mechanisms and effects of androgens in human beings.
Her remark was entirely destructive of poetry, since it was to the effect that poetry had nothing whatever to do with her; all her friends spent their lives in making up phrases, she said; all his feeling was an illusion, and next moment, as if to taunt him with his impotence, she had sunk into one of those dreamy states which took no account whatever of his existence.
If you have low testosterone, your functional medicine or anti-aging physician will help you diagnose it. There are several different hormones your physician should measure, but the most important two are your free testosterone and estrogen levels, because converting too much testosterone to estrogen is a problem that’s different from not making enough testosterone in the first place. In my case, I wasn’t making very much testosterone, and what I was making my body converted to estrogen way too effectively.
ED usually has a multifactorial etiology. Organic, physiologic, endocrine, and psychogenic factors are involved in the ability to obtain and maintain erections. In general, ED is divided into 2 broad categories, organic and psychogenic. Although most ED was once attributed to psychological factors, pure psychogenic ED is in fact uncommon; however, many men with organic etiologies may also have an associated psychogenic component.
So what is this Big T, anyway? Derived from cholesterol, testosterone is a steroid hormone—called an androgen—that causes the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics. It's mainly secreted by the testicles in males, although the adrenal cortex and ovaries in females also secrete testosterone—though only about one-tenth the amount as in healthy males.
Inside the cell, NOS catalyzes the oxidation of L-arginine to NO and L-citrulline. Endogenous blockers of this pathway have been identified. The gaseous NO that is produced acts as a neurotransmitter or paracrine messenger. Its biologic half-life is only 5 seconds. NO may act within the cell or diffuse and interact with nearby target cells. In the corpora cavernosa, NO activates guanylate cyclase, which in turn increases cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). Relaxation of vascular smooth muscles by cGMP leads to vasodilation and increased blood flow.
Robbins, C. L., Schick, V., Reece. M., Herbenick, D., Sanders, S. A. Dodge, B., & Fortenberry J. D., (2011, December 1). Prevalence, frequency, and associations of masturbation with partnered sexual behaviors among US adolescents. JAMA Pediatrics, 165(12), 1087–1093. Retrieved from https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/1107656
Male hypogonadism is a clinical syndrome caused by a lack of androgens or their action. Causes of hypogonadism may reflect abnormalities of the hypothalamus, pituitary, testes or target tissues. Increases in the amount of testosterone converted to estrogen under the action of the enzyme aromatase may also contribute to hypogonadism. Most aspects of the clinical syndrome are unrelated to the location of the cause. A greater factor in the production of a clinical syndrome is the age of onset. The development of hypogonadism with aging is known as late-onset hypogonadism and is characterised by loss of vitality, fatigue, loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, somnolence, depression and poor concentration. Hypogonadal ageing men also gain fat mass and lose bone mass, muscle mass and strength.
An international consensus document was recently published and provides guidance on the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of late-onset hypogonadism (LOH) in men. The diagnosis of LOH requires biochemical and clinical components. Controversy in defining the clinical syndrome continues due to the high prevalence of hypogonadal symptoms in the aging male population and the non-specific nature of these symptoms. Further controversy surrounds setting a lower limit of normal testosterone, the limitations of the commonly available total testosterone result in assessing some patients and the unavailability of reliable measures of bioavailable or free testosterone for general clinical use. As with any clinical intervention testosterone treatment should be judged on a balance of risk versus benefit. The traditional benefits of testosterone on sexual function, mood, strength and quality of life remain the primary goals of treatment but possible beneficial effects on other parameters such as bone density, obesity, insulin resistance and angina are emerging and will be reviewed. Potential concerns regarding the effects of testosterone on prostate disease, aggression and polycythaemia will also be addressed. The options available for treatment have increased in recent years with the availability of a number of testosterone preparations which can reliably produce physiological serum concentrations.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get an erection or to keep one that's firm enough or that lasts long enough for a man to have a satisfying sexual experience. Occasional bouts of ED aren't unusual. In fact, as many as one in five men deal with erectile dysfunction to some degree. Symptoms, of course, are rather obvious. And while age can be a risk factor, so can medication use, health conditions, lifestyle factors (like smoking), and other concerns. Treatment is available and may involve prescriptions, habit changes, or other options.
A previous meta-analysis has confirmed that treatment of hypogonadal patients with testosterone improves erections compared to placebo (Jain et al 2000). A number of studies have investigated the effect of testosterone levels on erectile dysfunction in normal young men by inducing a hypogonadal state, for example by using a GnRH analogue, and then replacing testosterone at varying doses to produce levels ranging from low-normal to high (Buena et al 1993; Hirshkowitz et al 1997). These studies have shown no significant effects of testosterone on erectile function. These findings contrast with a similar study conducted in healthy men aged 60–75, showing that free testosterone levels achieved with treatment during the study correlate with overall sexual function, including morning erections, spontaneous erections and libido (Gray et al 2005). This suggests that the men in this older age group are particularly likely to suffer sexual symptoms if their testosterone is low. Furthermore, the severity of erectile dysfunction positively correlates with lower testosterone levels in men with type 2 diabetes (Kapoor, Clarke et al 2007).
Commercials do mention other potential side-effects for the male user, calling them "rare," including swollen and painful breasts, blood clots in the legs, increased risk for prostate cancer, problems breathing during sleep (sleep apnea), change in the size and shape of the testicles, and a low sperm count. But you're not supposed to focus on the details. Instead, just think of the energy you'll have. The great sex you'll have. And the muscles. It will be a veritable second adolescence as your aging body bursts into new bloom.
Testosterone levels generally peak during adolescence and early adulthood. As you get older, your testosterone level gradually declines — typically about 1 percent a year after age 30 or 40. It is important to determine in older men if a low testosterone level is simply due to the decline of normal aging or if it is due to a disease (hypogonadism).
Several studies accessed the prevalence of ED. The Massachusetts Male Aging Study reported a prevalence of 52%.2 The study demonstrated that ED is increasingly prevalent with age: approximately 40% of men are affected at age 40 and nearly 70% of men are affected at age 70. The prevalence of complete ED increased from 5% at age 40 to 15% at age 70.2 Age was the variable most strongly associated with ED.
Male hypogonadism becomes more common with increasing age and is currently an under-treated condition. The diagnosis of hypogonadism in the aging male requires a combination of symptoms and low serum testosterone levels. The currently available testosterone preparations can produce consistent physiological testosterone levels and provide for patient preference.
Camacho EM1, Huhtaniemi IT, O'Neill TW, Finn JD, Pye SR, Lee DM, Tajar A, Bartfai G, Boonen S, Casanueva FF, Forti G, Giwercman A, Han TS, Kula K, Keevil B, Lean ME, Pendleton N, Punab M, Vanderschueren D, Wu FC; EMAS Group. “Age-associated changes in hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular function in middle-aged and older men are modified by weight change and lifestyle factors: longitudinal results from the European Male Ageing Study.” Eur J Endocrinol. 2013 Feb 20;168(3):445-55. doi: 10.1530/EJE-12-0890. Print 2013 Mar.
In the U.S., where millions watch the Super Bowl simply to see the clever and costly commercials, and where pharmaceuticals with potentially deadly side effects are pushed on the public at every turn, it's probably not surprising that ads for "Low T" are now splayed across billboards in Florida, with its huge number of older residents, or that a chain of "Low T Centers" has sprung up in Texas and around the heartland.
The vascular processes that produce an erection are controlled by the nervous system and certain prescription medications may have the side effect of interfering with necessary nerve signals. Among the possible culprits are a variety of stimulants, sedatives, diuretics, antihistamines, and drugs to treat high blood pressure, cancer, or depression. But never stop a medication unless your doctor tells you to. In addition, alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs, such as marijuana, may contribute to the dysfunction.
Free testosterone (T) is transported into the cytoplasm of target tissue cells, where it can bind to the androgen receptor, or can be reduced to 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by the cytoplasmic enzyme 5α-reductase. DHT binds to the same androgen receptor even more strongly than testosterone, so that its androgenic potency is about 5 times that of T. The T-receptor or DHT-receptor complex undergoes a structural change that allows it to move into the cell nucleus and bind directly to specific nucleotide sequences of the chromosomal DNA. The areas of binding are called hormone response elements (HREs), and influence transcriptional activity of certain genes, producing the androgen effects.
Having learned a great deal more about erectile dysfunction including its risk factors and causes, you should be equipped to assess your own erectile function. If you have experienced erectile issues or you have some of the risk factors mentioned above, it may be worth making a trip to your doctor’s office. If you choose to seek help, give your doctor as much information as you can about your symptoms including their frequency and severity as well as the onset. With your doctor’s help, you can determine the best course of treatment to restore sexual function.
Testosterone is most commonly associated with sex drive in men. It also affects mental health, bone and muscle mass, fat storage, and red blood cell production. Abnormally low or high levels can affect a man’s mental and physical health. Your doctor can check your testosterone levels with a simple blood test. Testosterone therapy is available to treat men with low levels of testosterone. If you have low T, ask your doctor if this type of therapy might benefit you.
Associated morbidity may include various other male sexual dysfunctions, such as premature (early) ejaculation and male hypoactive sexual desire disorder. The NHSLS found that 28.5% of men aged 18-59 years reported premature ejaculation, and 15.8% lacked sexual interest during the past year. An additional 17% reported anxiety about sexual performance, and 8.1% had a lack of pleasure in sex.
Given the high risk of priapism during escalation of therapy for intracorporeal injection, it is recommended that the drugs be administered in a supervised office visit initially and that the patient be given a well-articulated plan for treatment of priapism if it occurs. Escalation guidelines for alprostadil alone vary, but a general guideline is to start at 2.5 mcg and increase by 2.5 mcg to a dose of 5 mcg and then in increments of 5 mcg to 10 mcg until an erection sufficient for penetration, not lasting more than 1 hour, is achieved. If there is no response to the initial 2.5-mcg dose, escalation dosing can be slightly more liberal.34 A European prospective trial of PGE1 alone found 91% of the 54 patients completing the 4 years of the study reported good or better tolerability and satisfaction with therapy.35
While pills for ED are convenient, some men sustain stronger erections by injecting medication directly into the penis. Drugs approved for this purpose work by widening the blood vessels, causing the penis to become engorged with blood. Another option is inserting a medicated pellet into the urethra. The pellet can trigger an erection within 10 minutes.
When I first started TRT, my physician prescribed a cream that you rub into your skin. The cream version of TRT is not too convenient, because if someone touches you while you have the cream on, the testosterone can rub off on him/her. This can be really bad around kids or pregnant women. If you’re sleeping next to someone, the cream can get on the sheets and transfer over that way, too. The cream can be annoying, but it works. There’s also a gel version called AndroGel; I skipped it because it doesn’t absorb as well as the cream does.


In the quarter ending June 30, 2017, Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) closed 14 loans totaling nearly $8 million to assist rural communities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Among those that received loans were a nonprofit organization that supports Arizona migrant workers and a rural Nevada food hub.
The Orange County Water District is now the world’s largest producer of purified wastewater. The district’s Groundwater Replenishment System, which began in 2008 in partnership with the Orange County Sanitation District, uses the combined processes of microfiltration, reverse osmosis and ultraviolet light to purify treated wastewater.
California is building barely enough new housing amid population growth, although state lawmakers have several options to address the crisis during this legislative session.
A 1934 law that allows the federal government to set aside land for Tribes came under scrutiny this week when lawmakers couldn’t agree on how the law should be interpreted.
Californians living in hundreds of small, unincorporated communities have unsafe water and inadequate wastewater systems because they can’t afford expensive water treatment facilities.


Action in Mind - A Neural Network Approach to Action Recognition & Segmentation
Barrel AI Monkeys community is honored to have Dr. Zahra Gharaee as a speaker of the evening. Zahra holds a PhD in Cognitive Science at Lund university, a M.Sc in Mechatronics and a Bachelor in Electrical Control Engineering and will have a presentation for us about her: 1) PhD - Perception and action recognition in human-robot interaction 2) M.Sc -Research about an intelligent agent that learn the attention control and state estimation to improve its performance for driving task.
This is Zahras own presentation description:
Recognizing and categorizing human actions is an important task with applications in various fields such as human-robot interaction, video analysis, surveillance, video retrieval, health care system and entertainment industry. I will present a novel computational approach for human action recognition through different implementations of multi-layer architectures based on artificial neural networks. Each system level development is designed to solve different aspects of the action recognition problem including online realtime processing, action segmentation and the involvement of objects.
17.45 - 18.00 Gathering
18.00 - 19.00 Presentation
19.00 - 19.30 Pizza & Mingel
19.30 - 20.00 Q&A
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This paper aims to assess to what extent South American countries have integrated recommendations of the international agenda to address human mobility in the context of disasters and climate change in their national laws and policies.
Lilian Yamamoto (RESAMA (South American Network for Environmental Migrations), Brazil)
Diogo Andreola Serraglio (Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil)
Fernanda de Salles Cavedon-Capdeville (RESAMA (South American Network for Environmental Migrations), Brazil and Centre International de Droit Comparé de l’Environnement – CIDCE, Limoges, France)
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
Publication Date: September 2017
Publication Link- https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IJCCSM-03-2017-0069/full/html
Copyright © 2018, Lilian Yamamoto, Diogo Andreola Serraglio and Fernanda de Salles Cavedon-Capdeville

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Hornady Manufacturing Company, synonymous with innovation and quality in the world of ammunition, was founded in 1949 by Joyce Hornady. The history of Hornady bullets is a rich tapestry woven with innovation, resilience, and excellence. The early collaboration with Vernon Speer and the subsequent achievements of both Hornady and Speer Bullets represent a shared passion for quality that has shaped the ammunition industry.
Section I: Formation and Founding Principles
Early Beginnings and Collaboration with Vernon Speer
Joyce Hornady's dedication to marksmanship led him to the ammunition industry, where he first collaborated with Vernon Speer. In the 1940s, they worked on a joint venture, utilizing surplus military equipment to produce bullets for reloaders. Though they eventually parted ways, their early collaboration laid the groundwork for both Hornady's and Speer's successes.
Vernon Speer went on to establish Speer Bullets in 1943 and later RCBS, focusing on innovative bullet design and manufacturing. His company's Hot-Cor process and Boat Tail bullets became industry standards, offering exceptional accuracy and performance. And while we may not know what took place between these two bullet titans, the competition and innovation it caused benefits all of us to this day.
Philosophy and Commitment
Hornady's founding principles were rooted in providing unparalleled accuracy and consistency. The early collaboration with Speer set the tone for a relentless pursuit of quality, a hallmark that propelled Hornady to prominence.
Section II: Innovations and Pioneering Achievements
One standout in Hornady’s innovative lineup is the V-MAX bullet, designed primarily for varmint hunting. These bullets have a polymer tip, enhancing accuracy and promoting devastating expansion upon impact. The V-MAX series reflects Hornady's dedication to creating specialized products tailored to specific needs.
Hornady's FTX (Flex Tip Expanding) bullet design led to LeverEvolution ammunition, a significant advancement for lever-action rifles. The soft Flex Tip allowed for aerodynamic spitzer-shaped bullets safe to use in tubular magazines. This dramatically improved the range and accuracy of lever-action rifles.
Hornady's mission to innovate led to remarkable advancements like the A-Tip series. These bullets feature an aluminum tip, designed for optimal aerodynamics and long-range precision.
21st Century Advancements
The ELD (Extremely Low Drag) line represents Hornady's continued pursuit of excellence, offering unparalleled consistency and accuracy.
Critical Defense and Critical Duty Lines
Hornady's Critical Defense and Critical Duty lines represent an evolution in personal protection ammunition. These bullets are optimized for reliable performance in self-defense situations, with the Critical Duty line meeting stringent FBI standards.
The GMX (Gilding Metal eXpanding) line of bullets is Hornady’s response to the demand for environmentally friendly ammunition. Made from gilding metal, GMX bullets are lead-free, offering an alternative without sacrificing performance.
Hornady’s ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag - Expanding) bullets offer a hybrid solution for both long-range shooting and hunting. These bullets provide extraordinary ballistic coefficients and controlled expansion upon impact.
Contributions to Reloading
Hornady’s influence extends beyond bullets, with significant contributions to reloading equipment. Their Lock-N-Load technology has revolutionized the reloading process.
Section III Modern Era and Global Legacy
A Global Leader
Hornady's growth has positioned them as a global leader in ammunition, with products used by military, law enforcement, competitive shooters, and hunters worldwide.
Their development of cartridges like the 6.5mm Creedmoor further illustrates Hornady's innovative spirit.
Connecting Innovations and Legacy
Hornady's commitment to innovation has shaped industry standards. Their relentless pursuit of excellence continues to drive advancements in design, performance, and environmental stewardship.
From its modest beginnings to its emergence as a global leader in ammunition manufacturing, Hornady's history is marked by a culture of innovation. Whether it's the specialized design of V-MAX for varmint hunting, the lever-action game-changer LeverEvolution, the self-defense focused Critical Defense and Duty lines, or the environmentally conscious GMX bullets, Hornady’s innovations reflect a holistic understanding of shooters' diverse needs.
Hornady's lasting impact on the shooting industry is a testament to their visionary approach, collaborative spirit, and unwavering commitment to excellence.


Palmoilmagazine, Atqiyaudin Basar, Sawitfest 2021
Palmoilmagazine, MEDAN – The issues about palm cooking oil supply and price both in bulk, simple, and premium package may have no end.
“The government published many regulations. The latest ones were to revoke bulk palm cooking oil subsidy and published the Regulation of Minister of Trade Number 33 / 2022 about Bulk Palm Cooking Oil Governance for the People,” Chairman of Komisi Pengawas Persaingan Usaha (KPPU) Regional I, Ridho recently said to Palmoilmagazine.
KPPU would monitor how it would run and what the stakeholders respond to bulk palm cooking oil revocation and about domestic market obligation (DMO) and domestic price obligation (DPO) mechanism.
This is essential because when DMO and DPO firstly ran, KPPU knew price disparity and the government itself did not monitor it well.
He thought, this made fraud and until now the Attorney still investigates the assumption of corruption that delivered crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivative export facility.
“The public wants to know the evaluation results to what the government did by substituting many policies, but it was not exposed,” he said.
He also mentioned, KPPU realized that what the government published made the markets wait and see. Looking back to the previous cases, KPPU believed, DMO and DPO part two would be much better (to run). KPPU considered, if there is a fraud, this would confirm the signal of cartel assumption and KPPU would be more intensive to monitor everything.
He also does welcome about what the government planned to develop palm cooking oil pilot project in District of Rokan Hulu, Riau Province where the smallholders joining in union would do.
“The plan is the same with what KPPU suggested to improve palm cooking oil industrial structure (governance). If there are many small scale - mills in smallholders’ union – base, there could be more competitive palm cooking oil price. The government should confirm CPO supply for the small mills,” Ridho said. (T5)


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Asia has achieved impressive growth in economic and social welfare during the last decades. Good water management and human capital development remain vital to support economic growth and increase overall social wellbeing in Asia and the Pacific, especially after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Despite the achievements in Asia and the Pacific (home to 60% of the world’s population), 1.5 billion people living in rural areas and 0.6 billion in urban areas still lack adequate water supply and sanitation. Of the 49 Asian Development Bank (ADB) members from Asia and the Pacific, 27 face serious water constraints on economic development, and 18 are yet to sufficiently protect their inhabitants against water-related disasters.
This Asian Water Development Outlook (AWDO) report describes the water security status in Asia and the Pacific. Water security in AWDO is the availability of adequate water to ensure safe and affordable water supply, inclusive sanitation for all, improved livelihoods, and healthy ecosystems, with reduced water-related risks toward supporting sustainable and resilient rural–urban economies in the Asia and Pacific region. AWDO has been tracking water security in the region since 2013.


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Skewers on Wheels debuts mobile robatayaki tomorrow, and India Jones parks in Beverly Hills.
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Most of the popular food trucks are headed west today for lunch.
Top L.A. chefs hop aboard the food truck bandwagon.
Marked5 takes a rare trip Downtown and Coolhaus offers dessert in Brentwood.
Kogi and Nom Nom are off the road today, but these four food trucks are operating for lunch.
Fishlips is experiencing technical difficulty, while Kogi has three trucks spread throughout the city.
Baby's Badass hits the 90210 today and Dosa Truck greets Santa Monica.
Kogi and Baby's Badass make a run to Santa Monica for lunch.
L.A. Fuxion debuts in Mid-Wilshire as the city's newest food truck.
Bool BBQ has a new truck and Green Truck on the go has new menu items.
Fishlips sits the day out, while Kogi has three trucks on the prowl for diners.
Kogi brings two trucks to West L.A. to satisfy the hunger for their tacos.
Baby's Badass brings their burgers to Culver City while Kogi Azul appears in Koreatown.
South Philly Experience finally hits L.A. Streets and Border Grill slings gourmet tacos at Miracle Mile.
Kogi's spread across the land today, while Dosa Truck is back on the block.
Kogi's competitors rule Wilshire Blvd. today.
Kogi Azul glides into Santa Monica today while Nom Nom makes a first appearance at Mid-Wilshire.
Here's where your favorite food trucks will be for lunch today.

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13U Fall Ball for 2007/2008 born players.
North Shore Baseball Association is offering Fall Ball for 13U division. The NSBA welcomes ALL players, including those from Little League and off the North Shore. There are unlimited imports, no releases required, for out of catchment players during Fall Ball. Fall Ball provides further opportunities for players to continue playing in September and October when the weather is still great for baseball.
Registration is open from Tuesday, August 20, 2019 to Friday, August 30, 2019. Register ASAP, as space is limited.
Born in Years: 2008 & 2007
Ages (as of Jan. 1st): 11 – 12
We will split the players into two groups.
Days: Tuesdays and Sundays
Start Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2019
End Date: Sunday, October 13, 2019
- Group A
- Tuesdays: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
- Sundays: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
- Group B
- Tuesdays: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- Sundays: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Chris Zuehlke Memorial Park
Games: Will be on weekends, details to be confirmed once we know which other leagues are running 13U.
Note: This outdoor Fall Ball option is meant to be fun and engaging. Will focus on hitting, pitching and other skills required for play at this level. Sessions are weather dependent and will be run by professional coaches / volunteer parent coaches.

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Our new office in Busan, Korea
We are pleased to announced that we have officially established Legero Korea in Busan in April 2023.
Busan is the 2nd largest city and number one trading hub in Korea, with a population of 3.4 million and a total area of 770.2 square kilometers as of 2021. Since opening Korea’s first international port in 1876, the city has become a hub of trade, commerce and industry.
It is located in the very heart of Northeast Asia, is the maritime gateway to the Asia-Pacific rim group of nations and serves as a major bridgehead to the Northeast Asian continent.
Global events including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference, Busan International Film Festival and Busan International Fireworks Festival, as well as various sea-related festivals are held throughout the year.
The city is also a tourist destination and home to Asia’s largest department store, Haeundae beach and a yacht marina.
Geographically, Busan has the Straits of Korea to its south; Ulsan to the north; and Gimhae to the west. Cities that share almost the same latitude with Busan include Jinhae and Gwangju in Korea, as well as Tokyo, Algiers and Oklahoma City internationally. Busan is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).


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The Opportunity House learned that the Second Street Learning Center was selected as a SILVER champion winner for the Pennsylvania Equity in Early Childhood Education Awards by The Pennsylvania Key, an organization that supports Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development & Early Learning.
The award is given to organizations whose work around equity is a reflection on the impact on the families and children served in our community.
The Second Street Learning Center offers subsidized childcare for over 150 families in Reading. The Learning Center cares for children ranging in age from 6 weeks old to age 13.
“Our STAR 4 childcare center provides quality daycare and education for the children we serve and their families. Thanks to the dedication of our staff, we are able to provide early education programs that recognize and celebrate diversity in our children and our community,” Lisa Tumbleson, VP of Childcare, Shelter and Housing said.
“The services we provide are vital as they ensure our children are receiving the care they need, while also allowing their parents to pursue their careers and earn a living.”

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Have you ever asked yourself, ” is today the day?” until my recent adventure driving cross country, I’ve never pondered this question. While on the road I was caught up in site seeing and overwhelmed by the beauty of the land. I didn’t have time to think about my misspend youth, tramadic relationships, or the next step in my healing process. I didn’t take any self help books, nor did I journal about my past emotional trauma. When I returned home my thoughts drafted towards ways to carve out more vacation time, and weekend get aways, how to make changes to my work schedule, and cut back on others projects.
I don’t have problems with the healing process, what I take issues with is this no one told me when the process would be over. I’ve been engrossed in finding answers, asking why, and stewing in anger and resentment towards the people involved in the trauma of my past. I’ve waited for years for a Tah – Dah the announcement or approval that it is safe for me to begin living, trusting, believing, to meet new people, and to discover a sincere emotionally balanced intimate connection with a partner I feel safe with, instead of being neglected and abused.
During my time on the road I experiencied true freedom. I didn’t feel the weight from the pain of my past, my adventure cross country showed me how long I’ve been under the strain of the darkness of depression and fear that I forgot how to walk in the life of joy, happiness, peace, adventure, to develop loyal friendships, and reconnect with family. I thought the safe thing to do was to shut myself off and build up walls. I voted never again. My negative thinking dragged me deeper into a pit of dispire.
This is the day, year, and time for me to stop hiding behind the fear of making mistakes. This is the day to silence the angry voices that I have allowed to hold me back. Today, is the day that I trust myself to live and walk forward with caution.
Is today your day to be free?
Thank you for stopping by dragthepen ❤

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To view this film, you will require Adobe Flash 9
Director Halas & Batchelor
Duration 9min 2sec
Release Date 1948
Sponsor Central Office of Information for Ministry of National Insurance
Synopsis Charley questions the need for the National Insurance Acts of 1948
Text version of this film
The Welfare State
The key principle underpinning the Welfare State was that it was universal. And that it would also be free of discrimination, free of stigma and paid for by everyone through National Insurance payments.
The National Insurance Act of 1948 was a comprehensive system for state-run social insurance. Flat-rate individual contributions, one stamp and one card were introduced. The benefits covered sickness, old age, unemployment and industrial injury. At the time it was said to provide 'a shield for every man, woman and child. against the ravages of poverty and adversity'.
The Attlee government introduced ambitious welfare schemes, paid for through National Insurance payments made by all. Huge effort was put into trying to explain to the public how their contributions were being put to good use.
Copyright and access

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The Washington Post is reporting that President Obama is forming an inter-agency team, much like the Illicit Activities Initiative that David Asher headed in G.W. Bush’s first term, to coordinate sanctions against North Korea:
The White House is forming an interagency team to coordinate sanctions efforts against North Korea with other nations, senior administration officials said yesterday. The team will be led by Philip S. Goldberg, a former ambassador to Bolivia who is slated to leave for China in the near future as the United States seeks concerted action to punish North Korea for recently conducting a second nuclear test. [Washington Post, Michael D. Shear]
Goldberg is an interesting choice to head the project. Like OFK nemesis Christopher Hill, Goldberg previously served in Bosnia and appears to be a crony of Richard Holbrooke. But on a more encouraging note, while serving as U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia, Goldberg was accused of supporting the opposition, declared a “persona non grata,” and expelled by leftist thug Evo Morales. For now, Goldberg’s mission in life will be to squeeze Kim Jong Il:
“There is a broad consensus about the need to have a focused and engaged effort to see that these sanctions are implemented . . . and that we’re sharing information with each other,” one official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity. The officials said they are hoping the group — with representatives from the State Department, the White House, the National Security Agency, the Treasury Department and others — will help “shine a spotlight” on Pyongyang’s actions.
“We wanted somebody who woke up every morning and thought about nothing but sanctions implementation,” one official said. “It’s a huge difference when you have somebody who isn’t worried about any of the other aspects of this.” [….]
Administration officials say they will not stop pursuing sanctions unless North Korea takes “irreversible steps” to dismantle its program to show it is serious about talks. [Washington Post, Michael D. Shear]
The New York Times adds:
The administration is focusing much of its efforts on freezing assets and cutting off financial flows that support North Korea’s trade in weapons, missiles and nuclear technology. These efforts are being led by Stuart A. Levey, an under secretary of the Treasury, who was one of the few senior members of the Bush administration to be held over by President Obama.
The appointment of Mr. Goldberg is intended partly to head off the kind of turf battles that have grown out of Mr. Levey’s actions. For example, in 2005, the Treasury Department moved against an obscure bank based in Macao that handled transactions for the North Korean government, a campaign widely regarded as one of the most successful efforts to squeeze the North.
But later, when the State Department was trying to negotiate with North Korea over its nuclear program, the Treasury sanctions against the bank proved to be an irritant, and difficult to unwind.
Mr. Goldberg’s primary task, another administration official said, would be “to make sure there is broader interagency coordination,” not just between the State Department and the Treasury, but also the Pentagon, the Commerce Department and the Department of Homeland Security. [N.Y. Times, Mark Landler]
For now, Obama is probably doing what a consummate politician always does — trying to stay on the right side of the mood in Congress and public opinion. Both have turned surly:
Obama told CBS, “What we’re not going to do is to reward belligerence and provocation.
A diplomatic source in Washington who is familiar with the Obama administration’s Korea policy said the strengthened position of the U.S. government is a reflection of the public anger mounting against North Korea. “Most Americans are worried and angered by the North’s missile and nuclear threats, especially during this tough economic situation,” the source said.
A Gallup poll conducted last week suggested that 51 percent of Americans believe North Korea poses the greatest direct threat to U.S. security. About 46 percent said Iran was a direct threat to the United States, while 35 percent said Iraq and 35 percent, Afghanistan.
In a recent poll conducted by the Wall Street Journal and MSNBC, more Americans appear to support military action against North Korea than those opposing it. In a similar poll conducted shortly after the North’s first nuclear test in October 2006, the public was split over possible U.S. military action.
A prominent U.S. politician also toughened his position toward the North. Appearing on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday, Senator John McCain said the U.S. military should board North Korean ships even without North Korea’s permission if there is evidence the vessel is carrying cargo in violation of UN resolutions. [Joongang Ilbo]
Conservatives continue to criticize Obama for a weak response to North Korea. Some of the criticism, particularly that which suggests a direct military option, is extremely ill advised. Some of the criticism has merits: in particular, Obama’s diplomats at the U.N. should have insisted on the right to board North Korean WMD ships on the high seas, by force if necessary. The futile tracking of the Kang Nam I illustrates this.
On the other hand, President Obama’s emerging economic strategy against North Korea is, for now, shaping up exactly as it should. With a single alert issued by the Treasury Department, President Obama may have focused more economic pressure on the North Koreans than President Bush ever did. Obama should also be credited for not kowtowing to North Korea’s belligerence and seeking another pointless Agreed Framework, as Bush ultimately did. President Obama still needs to do much more. Watch for the following signs:
- Will President Obama ask the Democratic leadership in Congress to work with Republicans who are now drafting tough economic sanctions legislation against North Korea? That legislation, of which I’ve seen drafts, would empower the President to implement UNSCR 1718 and 1874 as intended, and to put real economic pressure on the regime. If Senators Reid and Kerry, and Representatives Pelosi and Berman, continue to balk at supporting this legislation, it suggests either that President Obama isn’t seeking more powerful tools against the Kim dynasty or isn’t taking a coordinated approach to applying them.
- Will senior Treasury Department officials go back on tour to speak to bankers in Russia, Switzerland, and China to discourage them from doing business with North Korea? Will they make subtle hints or leaks against banks that don’t initially cooperate?
- Will the Treasury Department designate North Korea — its entire government — as an entity of primary money laundering concern under the PATRIOT Act amendments to the Bank Secrecy Act? In particular, watch for which special measures Treasury imposes under Section 5318A of Title 31. The most powerful of these, the Fifth Special Measure, would completely sever North Korea’s links to the international financial system and do severe harm to its ability to feed and pay its military and elite.
- Will the Justice Department issue indictments against North Korea for its counterfeiting of U.S. currency? Several months ago, I was informed by a reliable and knowledgeable source that during President Bush’s first term, Justice Department attorneys had prepared an indictment against North Korea for printing and laundering counterfeit currency. The indictment was complete and ready to be filed, but at the eleventh hour, the State Department intervened and blocked the indictment. No doubt, someone in the Justice Department’s Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section still has a copy, somewhere in a hard drive or a dusty accordion file. The time has come to dust that file off.
Each of these options would have been unthinkable in the period of time between December 2006 and May 2009, when American Presidents had invested their policies in Kim Jong Il’s good faith. Certainly, this does not exhaust the options for us to pressure the Kim dynasty. The greatest threat to his system of government continues to be the great majority of his own population, which overwhelmingly resents its government, but in a manner that’s probably unfocused, misdirected, and without real hope for realizing a better system. The most effective pressure would be to extend our subversive outreach to their discontent. Of this, I intend to say much more another day.
Treasury acknowledges that economic pressure will take time to “bite.” How much time? Treasury levied sanctions on Banco Delta Asia in September 2005, and by December 2006, North Korea’s regime was beginning to experience a degree of the economic distress to which it has subjected its people for decades. They sought out Chris Hill, looking for a way to take the pressure off, and found a willing accomplice. It’s hard to say how much longer it would have taken for the pressure to build sufficiently to allow Hill to get a much better deal — one with strict deadlines, an admission of the uranium enrichment program, and a commitment to real transparency.
It’s also worth remembering that last time, economic pressure was effective in spite of Chinese and South Korean efforts to undermine it. South Korea has since flipped back to our side; its aid to North Korea has fallen dramatically, and it will fall much further when the terminal illness of the Kaesong Industrial Park terminates. China is already balking at the financial provisions of UNSCR 1874 and signaling that it will not impose sanctions, which was to be expected but should not be tolerated. Our goal should be to pressure China sufficiently to prevent it from effectively offsetting and undermining the effect of the combined sanctions of the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Europe. The pressure begins with abandoning the pretense of unity:
“China has been unhelpful, especially on the issue of North Korea,” said McCain, his party’s 2008 presidential candidate, as he and two other leading senators unveiled plans for legislation to help Iranian dissidents.
“I think it’s time we told the Chinese that an important part of our relationship is how they react as far as North Korea is conncerned, but also as far as Iran is concerned,” the Arizona lawmaker added. [AFP]
If President Obama can manage to block Chinese enabling of North Korea while other nations constrict it, it’s reasonable to believe that by the end of his first term, North Korea can be forced into permanent and irreversible disarmament of all of the weapons we know about, or which our inspectors are allowed to find.
The limitations of this are obvious — the combination of our intelligence assessments and North Korea’s disclosures will almost certainly fall short of North Korea’s full WMD capability, and the greatest danger to effecting lasting disarmament remains President Obama’s unpredicatable commitment to sustaining economic pressure until it achieves concrete national security objectives. Obama’s supporters on the extreme left have already rebelled against his tougher approach, and when North Korea expresses a willingness to deal again, Obama will be sorely tempted to secure a deal — even an imperfect one that gets worse as North Korea steadily balks at and reneges on key terms. This is how North Korea always slips away without disarming. The best defense against this tactic is to keep sanctions in effect with full force until all of the Yongbyon facilities are completely destroyed, along with what we assess to be North Korea’s complete nuclear arsenal, stockpiles of fissile material, and uranium enrichment program.
If North Korea shows no interest in those terms, of course, there’s always the alternative of turning the screws until a different Korean leader gains control over North Korea’s nuclear programs. Here, I speak not of Kim Jong Un, but of Lee Myung Bak.


Rimfire vs Centerfire: A Primer on Primers
You can describe any modern ammunition cartridge in a number of ways. There’s the type with a rim at the end of the casing or where the case is the same diameter all the way through. It could be whether the cylinder of the cartridge has a taper, or whether the neck of the cartridge is smaller than the base. Today, we’ll look at two different ways of making a cartridge go “BANG,” and describe the differences of rimfire vs centerfire cartridges.
First, a quick rundown of what’s inside a modern round of ammunition. Up front, there’s (usually) a bullet, and gunpowder to send the bullet on its way down the barrel. Then there’s the case, which holds everything together, and a primer, which is at the rear of the cartridge. How that primer is located on the rear of the cartridge is what makes the difference between a rimfire vs a centerfire round.
Rimfire vs Centerfire: It’s All About The Bang
When we talk about the primer of a round of ammunition, we’re talking about a thin piece of metal that contains a chemical compound (originally mercury fulminate) which emits a spark when struck. The firing pin of the gun hits that thin metal and transfers the energy of the impact to the priming compound. This compound ignites, which touches off the gunpowder, and the gun goes bang.
The biggest difference with rimfire vs centerfire ammo is where that thin metal container which holds the primer is located, and how it is integrated into the cartridge. The primer inside a rimfire round is contained in a thin metal rim around the bottom of the case. The primer for a centerfire round is inside a small cup in the center of the case. Firing a rimfire round starts on the rim of the case, and firing a centerfire round begins at the center of the rear of the case.
Heavy Metal? No, Thin Brass
Getting a primer, any kind of primer, into the cartridge proved to be quite a chore. Using a priming compound to set off a round of ammo has been around since the early 1820’s, when percussion caps were invented. Combining the percussion cap, bullet, powder and case took longer, and was first accomplished in 1845 with the introduction of the 6mm Flobert ( aka 22 BB) round.
6mm Flobert is a very low powered round. That’s also true of many of the early rimfire rounds such as 22 Short and 22 Long. There were other cartridges as well, such as .56-56 Spencer, the first metallic cartridge used by the military in the iconic Spencer rifle.
Aside from all being rimfire cartridges, all of these rounds used black powder. That meant they were very underpowered compared to modern rounds, which use high pressure smokeless powder to drive the bullet forward at higher velocities than what is possible with black powder. The higher velocities mean thicker cartridge walls are needed to contain the pressure of the expanding powder. That’s where a rimfire round runs into trouble.
Rimfire Is Built Differently
The walls of a rimfire cartridge need to be thinner so the energy of the firing pin can be transferred to the primer. But thin cartridge walls can’t handle the pressure of high power cartridges, which is why most ammunition sold these days is centerfire ammunition rather than rimfire.
As we said before, the primer in a centerfire cartridge is held in a small cup held in a pocket in the center of the back of the case. That cup is made of a thin piece of metal (usually brass) that is crushed when struck by the firing pin, touching off the primer and firing the round. Because the cup fits into a pocket from the shell casing, the metal of the casing can be as thick as needed to contain the force of the gunpowder igniting, leading to high-power rounds like .44 Magnum, .50 BMG and a host of other types of ammunition
Centerfire Takes Over… Almost
This flexibility means there is a big difference in what’s available in rimfire vs centerfire ammo. .22 Long Rifle (22LR) is one of the oldest cartridges in common use, and it dominates the rimfire market. Other common rimfire cartridges are .22 Winchester Magnum (aka 22WMR or 22 Magnum and 17 HMR. 22 Magnum is exactly what it sounds like: A more powerful version of the 22LR cartridge. 22 WMR is useful for targets which require a bit more power than what 22LR can provide, and it’s not bad as a defensive cartridge either.
The idea for 22 Magnum began with Winchester. 17 HMR, on the other hand, is a creation of Hornady ammunition. 22 WMR is meant to be a ramped up version of 22LR. 17 HMR has a different task. A 17 HMR round fires a small (.17 caliber), lightweight (17-20 grain) cartridge that zips along at 2600 fps or faster. This combination makes it an excellent round for small game and varmint hunting out to 100 yards and beyond. These are ranges where 22LR can run out of energy and fall short of the target.
Shoot What Works For You
We should probably discuss the variety of carriages for centerfire ammunition, but since that’s essentially every other type of ammunition on the planet other than 22LR, 22 WMR or 17 HMR, we’d soon run out of room. Suffice to say that rimfire ammunition (especially 22LR) has its own purpose and use. 22LR is less costly than centerfire ammunition. However, it is very effective and capable inside of its niche, with millions of rounds fired each year by gun owners all over the world.
Because each type of round has a different role in the firearms world, the question isn’t rimfire vs centerfire. The question is, how does each of these types of rounds fit into the kinds of shooting you enjoy. For instance, I’ll train young people who are new to guns on firearms using 22LR. That round is also very popular for hunting small game, shooting competitions like Rimfire Challenge and training events like the Appleseed Project. My centerfire guns are the larger part of my gun collection. I use them to defend my life as well as shooting competitions like IDPA, hunting larger game like feral hogs and attending training classes such as Gunsite.
The ammunition of today is the product of decades of development and research and is the best quality ammo that’s ever been available to gun owners. Whichever rimfire or centerfire ammo you choose to use in your guns, remember that a gun (or the ammo it fires) is only as safe and accurate as the person pulling the trigger. Enjoy the ammo choices we have today, and make sure to do so safely.


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17-year-old Kalaya Sumter made her first court appearance this morning after turning herself in last Friday. She’s the second suspect arrested in the case. Both Sumter and Terreona Horton are being charged with armed robbery and murder in connection with the death of 22-year-old Travis Henry.
“I feel like it’s getting worse and worse everyday. You find more and more younger people committing these crimes and getting away with it because they’re young. We’re here to support Travis, so we’re going to be here to support him,” Johnnie Anderson, Henry’s godfather said.
Detective Sherman Hayes testified that Sumter told him when Henry arrived in Columbus, he met her along with another woman and two males at Whisper Wood Apartments. They then left in separate vehicles trying to find a secluded area to rob Henry. Detective Hayes says police found messages between Sumter and Henry leading up to his visit.
Sumter told Detective Hayes she does not have a phone and that she usually borrows one. Sumter’s attorney says her not having a phone could mean she may not be the one behind the messages.
“The evidence on my client was very minimal. I understand they want to make an arrest. I just don’t think that my client was the one that should’ve been arrested. As you say my client didn’t have a phone, the other gentleman allegedly had a gun in the car. My client couldn’t do anything else but stay in the car unless she wanted to get hurt,” Ralston Jarrett said.
Detective Hayes says the suspect described Henry as “flashy” and well known. He also says Sumter told him after the shooting they fled the scene. Henry’s car was discovered in Russell County.
Detective Hayes says both Sumter and Horton blame each other for being the mastermind behind the whole incident. Hayes says right now police are working to arrest the two males believed to be involved in the deadly robbery.
Both women are being held without bond and their cases bound over to Superior Court.

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For laboratories, laboratories in the determination of liquid density, the use of second-class standard density meter is more appropriate.
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The 3-pointer was the weapon of choice for Tullahoma for much of Monday’s 33-29 road win over Shelbyville.
In fact, 21 of the Lady Wildcats’ first 25 points came on three-point plays. Oddly enough though, it was back-to-back buckets inside the paint and four free throws that allowed Tullahoma to hang on for the victory.
After the Lady Wildcats led the majority of the contest, Shelbyville came storming back in the fourth quarter. With 3:25 remaining on the clock, Kelsey Harden buried a 3-pointer to put the Eaglettes in front 26-25.
Less than a minute later, Tullahoma reclaimed the lead after Lucy Nutt was able to bury a contested shot near the goal with 2:37 left in the contest. Nearly two minutes later, Nutt was able to get off a layup to give Tullahoma a 29-26 advantage with 40 seconds remaining on the clock.
Eight seconds later, Shelbyville trimmed its deficit by a little bit as Lilly Brown hit one of two free-throw attempts. However, Kailyn Farrell extended Tullahoma’s advantage and hit two shots from the charity stripe to give her team a 31-27 advantage.
Shelbyville didn’t go away quietly and Brown hit a basket with 6.2 seconds left on the clock, trimming the score to 31-29. Nutt put the game away for the Lady Wildcats after sinking a pair of free throws with just 3.9 seconds left in the contest.
Tullahoma grabbed the lead early after Farrell knocked down a 3-pointer 27 seconds into Monday’s contest. McKenna Buckner and Nutt both added a 3-ball of their own and with 4:54 left in the first period, the Lady Wildcats held a 9-2 advantage.
Shelbyville rallied and with 2:58 remaining in the opening period, it cut its deficit down to 9-8. Liv Bowen added the final points of the period and hit a pair of free throws to give Tullahoma an 11-8 lead heading into the second quarter.
Offense was extremely limited in the second period as both teams combined for seven points. Bowen hit a field goal for Tullahoma. Nutt later added a basket while being fouled and then hit the ensuing free throw to put Tullahoma up 16-10 heading into halftime.
Bowen once again struck from points, this time from beyond the arc to give Tullahoma a 19-10 advantage with seven minutes left in the third quarter. Nutt added the only points for the Lady Wildcats after she hit a 3 to put her team up 22-17 at the end of the third period.
Morgan Carr buried an early 3-pointer for Tullahoma in the third quarter to put her team up 25-19. Shelbyville countered with seven-straight points, to grab its brief lead, before the Lady Wildcats sealed the victory.
Nutt led Tullahoma in scoring and put up 15 points in the victory. Bowen added seven points, while Farrell scored five points. Carr and Buckner rounded out the scoring for the Lady Wildcats after both netted three points.
Monday’s win came after the Lady Wildcats dominated in a 48-33 win at Columbia this past Friday night.
During that contest, Tullahoma gained control early and never looked back in the victory. By the end of the first period, the Lady Wildcats pulled ahead 11-4.
Both Farrell and Bowen scored four points in the opening period for Tullahoma. Buckner also added a 3-pointer for the Lady Wildcats in the first quarter.
That lead swelled in the second quarter, as Tullahoma netted 12 more points before halftime. Both Farrell and Nutt scored four points in the period. Buckner and Eleanor Fults added two points as the Lady Wildcats led 23-9 at halftime.
Nutt added another six points in the third quarter to help give her team a 34-21 lead heading into the final period of play. Bowen knocked down a 3-pointer in the third quarter, while Buckner added a basket.
Bowen then netted five more points in the fourth quarter to help her team seal the victory. Farrell added four points, while Buckner scored three points and Nut added a basket.
Farrell, Bowen and Nutt all led Tullahoma in scoring after each put up 12 points. Buckner also added double figures and tallied 10 points, while Fults rounded out the scoring for the Lady Wildcats with two points.
Tullahoma (15-7, 9-2) is scheduled to close out the regular season Thursday at home against Coffee County. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.

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Author has written 3 stories for Twilight.
Some random questions:
This or That
Fire or Ice: Ice
Day or Night: Night
Hot Chocolate or Coffee: Hot Chocolate
Tea or Soda: Tea
Juice or Water: Water.
White Milk or Chocolate Milk: chocolate milk
Italian or Chinese: Italian
McDonald's or Burger King: McDonalds.
Pizza Hut or Domino's: Pizza Hut
Watermelon or Kiwi: Watermelon
Strawberry or Blueberry: Blueberry.
Cherry or Banana: Banana
Summer or Winter: Winter
Spring or Fall: Fall
Rainy or Sunny: Rainy
Snowy or Rainy: Snowy…Though I love rain as well
Love or Money: Love
Mates or Dates: Mates
by Shel Silverstein
If you are a dreamer, come in.
"The sonnets to Orpheus
by Rainer Maria Rilke
Sing, my heart, of unknown gardens poured in glass,
Show, my heart, that you could never truly miss them, since
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- Press Release
- Oct 31, 2023
NASA’s Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe passes system integration review
The Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) marked the completion of an important step on the path to spacecraft assembly, test, and launch operations this week at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Maryland.
The IMAP team met with a review panel to evaluate the plan for integrating all systems onto the spacecraft, such as the scientific instrumentation, electrical and communication systems, and navigation systems. Successful completion of this System Integration Review (SIR) means that the project can proceed with assembling and testing the spacecraft in preparation for launch. This process is a bit like a carefully choregraphed dance where the instruments and support systems are delivered to different facilities, tested together in chambers in Los Alamos, New Mexico; San Antonio, Texas; and Princeton, New Jersey; and shipped back to be integrated and tested again altogether.
On Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, the chair of the Standing Review Board announced that the IMAP project successfully passed the SIR requirements to proceed to integration and test.
“I am incredibly proud of the entire IMAP team for everyone’s hard work and determination in getting us to and through this critical milestone,” said David McComas, IMAP mission principal investigator and Princeton University professor. “We are now moving on to spacecraft integration and test, where all of the individual subsystems and instruments merge together to create our full IMAP observatory.”
The IMAP mission, which will be ready to launch in 2025, will explore our solar neighborhood, decoding the messages in particles from the Sun and beyond our cosmic shield. The mission will map the boundaries of the heliosphere – the electromagnetic bubble surrounding the Sun and planets that is inflated by the solar wind.
David McComas leads the mission with an international team of more than 20 partner institutions. APL is managing the development phase, building the spacecraft, and will operate the mission. IMAP is the fifth mission in NASA’s Solar Terrestrial Probes (STP) Program portfolio. The Explorers and Heliophysics Projects Division at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, manages the STP Program for the agency’s Heliophysics Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate.
For more information about IMAP visit: https://imap.princeton.edu