Arachnophobia: An abnormal and persistent fear of spiders. Sufferers from arachnophobia experience undue anxiety even though they realize the risk of encountering a spider and being harmed by it is small or nonexistent. They may avoid going barefoot and may be especially alert when taking showers or getting into and out of bed. This phobia was exploited in a 1990 movie called Arachnophobia.
"Arachnophobia" is derived from the Greek "arachne" (spider) and "phobos" (fear). The Greek word was derived from the name "Arachne," a maiden in Greek mythology whom the goddess Athena turned into a spider after the girl, a skilled weaver, challenged Athena to a weaving contest.
"Arachno-" is also part of the term "arachnodactyly" which refers to long spider-like fingers and toes, a frequent finding in Marfan syndrome, a heritable disorder of connective tissue.
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cowboy hat history
The history of the cowboy hat is not that old. Before the invention of the cowboy hat, which means before John B. Stetson came along, the cowpunchers of the plains wore castoffs of previous lives and vocations. Everything from formal top hats and derbies to leftover remnants of the civil War headgear, to tams and sailor hats, were worn by men moving westward.
Today's cowboy hat has remained basically unchanged in construction and design since the first one was created in 1865. As the story goes, John B. Stetson and some companions went west to seek the benefits of a drier climate. During a hunting trip, Stetson amused his friends by showing them how he could make cloth out of fur without weaving.
Shortly after the turn of the century, the cowboy hat, although still in its infancy, nevertheless infused its wearer with a singular link to the history of the wild and woolly West. Even after the wild aspect of the West was somewhat tamed, the cowboy hat never really lost its ability to lend that reckless and rugged aura to its wearer
Today's cowboy hat has remained basically unchanged in construction and design since the first one was created in 1865. As the story goes, John B. Stetson and some companions went west to seek the benefits of a drier climate. During a hunting trip, Stetson amused his friends by showing them how he could make cloth out of fur without weaving.
Shortly after the turn of the century, the cowboy hat, although still in its infancy, nevertheless infused its wearer with a singular link to the history of the wild and woolly West. Even after the wild aspect of the West was somewhat tamed, the cowboy hat never really lost its ability to lend that reckless and rugged aura to its wearer
history of paintball
Paintball History
Paintball guns (also called paintball markers) were originally used by the forestry and farming industries to mark trees and cattle. These early paintball guns were similar to many paintball pistols of today – they were powered by CO2 cartridges and had poor range and mediocre accuracy. The most famous model, and the one that people first starting playing actual paintball games with, was the Nel-Spot 007 pistol. James Hale of Daisy Manufacturing invented the design in 1970, but the production of these paintball guns was carried out by Nelson Paint Company.
The tree-marking paintball guns had to be modified in order to reduce their velocity to prevent injury to humans. The first paintball gun manufactured specifically for the sport of paintball was the Splatmaster, which was patented in 1985.
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The original Splatmaster was a pistol made entirely of plastic – even the barrel – and had to be manually cocked before each shot. Shortly after the arrival of the Splatmaster, Nelson began producing paintball guns designed for play, and added features like the detachable barrel and pump-action cocking.
The first semi-automatic paintball gun that was available for purchase was the SMG60, designed by Dennis Tippmann. Before producing the SMG60, Tippmann Pneumatics was called the Tippmann Arms Company, and produced replicas of military weaponry for reenactments. The successor to the SMG60 was the 68-Special, which featured the first hopper-like device for feeding paintballs into the gun.
The first electro-pneumatic paintball gun, the Shocker, was marketed by Smart Parts in 1995. Generally, electros work on lower air pressure than mechanical paintball guns, and the release of air is precisely controlled by electronic valves. This low-pressure operation and efficiency has become the new standard that even mechanical “blow-back” and “blow-forward” paintball guns are trying to mimic.
Generally, the evolution of paintball gun technology is focused on achieving greater speed, accuracy, and air efficiency. However, paintball guns have also gotten lighter and smaller over the years. This is likely due to the changing nature of the game as people are beginning to play more tournament-style paintball, where having a gun that is easily maneuvered is very important. Paintball guns will probably continue to evolve as new technologies are developed to make them ever smaller, lighter, more accurate, and more air-efficient.
Paintball guns (also called paintball markers) were originally used by the forestry and farming industries to mark trees and cattle. These early paintball guns were similar to many paintball pistols of today – they were powered by CO2 cartridges and had poor range and mediocre accuracy. The most famous model, and the one that people first starting playing actual paintball games with, was the Nel-Spot 007 pistol. James Hale of Daisy Manufacturing invented the design in 1970, but the production of these paintball guns was carried out by Nelson Paint Company.
The tree-marking paintball guns had to be modified in order to reduce their velocity to prevent injury to humans. The first paintball gun manufactured specifically for the sport of paintball was the Splatmaster, which was patented in 1985.
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The original Splatmaster was a pistol made entirely of plastic – even the barrel – and had to be manually cocked before each shot. Shortly after the arrival of the Splatmaster, Nelson began producing paintball guns designed for play, and added features like the detachable barrel and pump-action cocking.
The first semi-automatic paintball gun that was available for purchase was the SMG60, designed by Dennis Tippmann. Before producing the SMG60, Tippmann Pneumatics was called the Tippmann Arms Company, and produced replicas of military weaponry for reenactments. The successor to the SMG60 was the 68-Special, which featured the first hopper-like device for feeding paintballs into the gun.
The first electro-pneumatic paintball gun, the Shocker, was marketed by Smart Parts in 1995. Generally, electros work on lower air pressure than mechanical paintball guns, and the release of air is precisely controlled by electronic valves. This low-pressure operation and efficiency has become the new standard that even mechanical “blow-back” and “blow-forward” paintball guns are trying to mimic.
Generally, the evolution of paintball gun technology is focused on achieving greater speed, accuracy, and air efficiency. However, paintball guns have also gotten lighter and smaller over the years. This is likely due to the changing nature of the game as people are beginning to play more tournament-style paintball, where having a gun that is easily maneuvered is very important. Paintball guns will probably continue to evolve as new technologies are developed to make them ever smaller, lighter, more accurate, and more air-efficient.
history of paintball
Paintball History
Paintball guns (also called paintball markers) were originally used by the forestry and farming industries to mark trees and cattle. These early paintball guns were similar to many paintball pistols of today – they were powered by CO2 cartridges and had poor range and mediocre accuracy. The most famous model, and the one that people first starting playing actual paintball games with, was the Nel-Spot 007 pistol. James Hale of Daisy Manufacturing invented the design in 1970, but the production of these paintball guns was carried out by Nelson Paint Company.
The tree-marking paintball guns had to be modified in order to reduce their velocity to prevent injury to humans. The first paintball gun manufactured specifically for the sport of paintball was the Splatmaster, which was patented in 1985.
zSB(3,3)
The original Splatmaster was a pistol made entirely of plastic – even the barrel – and had to be manually cocked before each shot. Shortly after the arrival of the Splatmaster, Nelson began producing paintball guns designed for play, and added features like the detachable barrel and pump-action cocking.
The first semi-automatic paintball gun that was available for purchase was the SMG60, designed by Dennis Tippmann. Before producing the SMG60, Tippmann Pneumatics was called the Tippmann Arms Company, and produced replicas of military weaponry for reenactments. The successor to the SMG60 was the 68-Special, which featured the first hopper-like device for feeding paintballs into the gun.
The first electro-pneumatic paintball gun, the Shocker, was marketed by Smart Parts in 1995. Generally, electros work on lower air pressure than mechanical paintball guns, and the release of air is precisely controlled by electronic valves. This low-pressure operation and efficiency has become the new standard that even mechanical “blow-back” and “blow-forward” paintball guns are trying to mimic.
Generally, the evolution of paintball gun technology is focused on achieving greater speed, accuracy, and air efficiency. However, paintball guns have also gotten lighter and smaller over the years. This is likely due to the changing nature of the game as people are beginning to play more tournament-style paintball, where having a gun that is easily maneuvered is very important. Paintball guns will probably continue to evolve as new technologies are developed to make them ever smaller, lighter, more accurate, and more air-efficient.
Paintball guns (also called paintball markers) were originally used by the forestry and farming industries to mark trees and cattle. These early paintball guns were similar to many paintball pistols of today – they were powered by CO2 cartridges and had poor range and mediocre accuracy. The most famous model, and the one that people first starting playing actual paintball games with, was the Nel-Spot 007 pistol. James Hale of Daisy Manufacturing invented the design in 1970, but the production of these paintball guns was carried out by Nelson Paint Company.
The tree-marking paintball guns had to be modified in order to reduce their velocity to prevent injury to humans. The first paintball gun manufactured specifically for the sport of paintball was the Splatmaster, which was patented in 1985.
zSB(3,3)
The original Splatmaster was a pistol made entirely of plastic – even the barrel – and had to be manually cocked before each shot. Shortly after the arrival of the Splatmaster, Nelson began producing paintball guns designed for play, and added features like the detachable barrel and pump-action cocking.
The first semi-automatic paintball gun that was available for purchase was the SMG60, designed by Dennis Tippmann. Before producing the SMG60, Tippmann Pneumatics was called the Tippmann Arms Company, and produced replicas of military weaponry for reenactments. The successor to the SMG60 was the 68-Special, which featured the first hopper-like device for feeding paintballs into the gun.
The first electro-pneumatic paintball gun, the Shocker, was marketed by Smart Parts in 1995. Generally, electros work on lower air pressure than mechanical paintball guns, and the release of air is precisely controlled by electronic valves. This low-pressure operation and efficiency has become the new standard that even mechanical “blow-back” and “blow-forward” paintball guns are trying to mimic.
Generally, the evolution of paintball gun technology is focused on achieving greater speed, accuracy, and air efficiency. However, paintball guns have also gotten lighter and smaller over the years. This is likely due to the changing nature of the game as people are beginning to play more tournament-style paintball, where having a gun that is easily maneuvered is very important. Paintball guns will probably continue to evolve as new technologies are developed to make them ever smaller, lighter, more accurate, and more air-efficient.
gas mask histroy
Gas Masks
The history of gas masks, the gas mask was an evolutionary invention and no single inventor can be named.
Soldier and horse, both wearing gas masks.
Related History
• History of the Iron Lung or Respirator • Diving Equipment
By Mary Bellis
Inventions that aid and protect the ability to breath where gas, smoke or other poisonous fumes exist, occurred before 1915 and the first use of modern chemical weapons. Modern chemical warfare began in Ypres, France; when German soldiers first used chlorine gas on April 22, 1915, to attack the French. Long before that date, miners, firemen, and underwater divers all had a need for helmets that could provide breathable air, and the early prototypes for gas masks were developed to meet those needs.
In 1823, brothers, John and Charles Deane patented a smoke protecting apparatus for firemen that was later modified for underwater divers. Augustus Siebe marketed an early diving suit in 1819. Siebe's suit included a helmet to which air was pumped via a tube to the helmet and spent air escaped from another tube. The inventor founded Siebe, Gorman and Co., a company that developed and manufactured respirators for a variety of purposes that was later instrumental in developing defense respirators.
In 1849, Lewis P. Haslett patented an "Inhaler or Lung Protector," the first U.S. patent (#6529) issued for an air purifying respirator. Haslett's device filtered dust from the air. In 1854, Scottish chemist John Stenhouse invented a simple mask that used charcoal to filter noxious gases.
In 1860, Frenchmen, Benoit Rouquayrol and Auguste Denayrouse invented the Résevoir-Régulateur, intended for use in rescuing miners in flooded mines, the Résevoir-Régulateur could be used underwater. The device was made up of a nose clip, and a mouthpiece attached to an air tank that the rescue worker carried on his back.
In 1871, British physicist John Tyndall invented a fireman's respirator that filtered air against smoke and gas. In 1874, British inventor, Samuel Barton patented a device that "permitted respiration in places where the atmosphere is charged with noxious gases, or vapors, smoke, or other impurities" according to U.S. patent #148868.
American, Garrett Morgan patented the Morgan safety hood and smoke protector in 1914. Two years later, Garrett Morgan made national news when his gas mask was used to rescue 32 men trapped during an explosion in an underground tunnel 250 feet beneath Lake Erie. The publicity sold the safety hood to firehouses across the United States. Some historians site the Morgan design as the basis for early U.S. army gas masks used during WW1, others do not.
Early air filters include simple devices such as a soaked handkerchief held over the nose and mouth. Those devices evolved into various hoods worn over the head and soaked with protective chemicals, goggles for the eyes and later filters drums were added.
The British built a carbon monoxide respirator for use during WW1 in February 1915, before the first use of chemical gas weapons. It was discovered that unexploded enemy shells gave off high enough levels of carbon monoxide to kill soldiers in the trenches, foxholes, and other contained environments. Similar, to the dangers of the exhaust from a car with its engine turned on in an enclosed garage.
Canadian, Cluny Macpherson designed a fabric 'smoke helmet' with a single exhaling tube, impregnated with chemical sorbents to defeat the airborne chlorine used in the gas attacks. Macpherson's designs were used and modified by allied forces and are considered the first to be used to protect against chemical weapons.
In 1916, the Germans added larger air filter drums to their respirators containing gas neutralize chemicals. The allies soon added filter drums to their respirators as well. One of the most notable gas masks used during WW1 was the British Small Box Respirator or SBR designed in 1916. The SBR was probably the most reliable and heavily used gas masks used during WW1.
...to be continued.
Garrett Morgan Garrett Morgan was an inventor and businessman from Cleveland, who invented a device called the Morgan safety hood and smoke protector in 1914.
Cluny MacPherson MacPherson began researching methods of protection against poison gas and invented the MacPherson respirator or gas mask in 1915.
1840s-1870s: The Invention of the Gas Mask Varieties of gas masks developed from 1840s onward.
The Early Gas Masks of World War I It is generally accepted by historians that the first instance of chemical warfare took place at Ypres when the Germans attacked the French with a concentrated cloud of chlorine gas on April 22, 1915. This disastrous event prompted the development of the first defense respirators.
British Mandate Gas Masks During WW2 Adult gas masks were black whereas children had 'Mickey Mouse' masks with red rubber pieces and bright eyepiece rims.
The history of gas masks, the gas mask was an evolutionary invention and no single inventor can be named.
Soldier and horse, both wearing gas masks.
Related History
• History of the Iron Lung or Respirator • Diving Equipment
By Mary Bellis
Inventions that aid and protect the ability to breath where gas, smoke or other poisonous fumes exist, occurred before 1915 and the first use of modern chemical weapons. Modern chemical warfare began in Ypres, France; when German soldiers first used chlorine gas on April 22, 1915, to attack the French. Long before that date, miners, firemen, and underwater divers all had a need for helmets that could provide breathable air, and the early prototypes for gas masks were developed to meet those needs.
In 1823, brothers, John and Charles Deane patented a smoke protecting apparatus for firemen that was later modified for underwater divers. Augustus Siebe marketed an early diving suit in 1819. Siebe's suit included a helmet to which air was pumped via a tube to the helmet and spent air escaped from another tube. The inventor founded Siebe, Gorman and Co., a company that developed and manufactured respirators for a variety of purposes that was later instrumental in developing defense respirators.
In 1849, Lewis P. Haslett patented an "Inhaler or Lung Protector," the first U.S. patent (#6529) issued for an air purifying respirator. Haslett's device filtered dust from the air. In 1854, Scottish chemist John Stenhouse invented a simple mask that used charcoal to filter noxious gases.
In 1860, Frenchmen, Benoit Rouquayrol and Auguste Denayrouse invented the Résevoir-Régulateur, intended for use in rescuing miners in flooded mines, the Résevoir-Régulateur could be used underwater. The device was made up of a nose clip, and a mouthpiece attached to an air tank that the rescue worker carried on his back.
In 1871, British physicist John Tyndall invented a fireman's respirator that filtered air against smoke and gas. In 1874, British inventor, Samuel Barton patented a device that "permitted respiration in places where the atmosphere is charged with noxious gases, or vapors, smoke, or other impurities" according to U.S. patent #148868.
American, Garrett Morgan patented the Morgan safety hood and smoke protector in 1914. Two years later, Garrett Morgan made national news when his gas mask was used to rescue 32 men trapped during an explosion in an underground tunnel 250 feet beneath Lake Erie. The publicity sold the safety hood to firehouses across the United States. Some historians site the Morgan design as the basis for early U.S. army gas masks used during WW1, others do not.
Early air filters include simple devices such as a soaked handkerchief held over the nose and mouth. Those devices evolved into various hoods worn over the head and soaked with protective chemicals, goggles for the eyes and later filters drums were added.
The British built a carbon monoxide respirator for use during WW1 in February 1915, before the first use of chemical gas weapons. It was discovered that unexploded enemy shells gave off high enough levels of carbon monoxide to kill soldiers in the trenches, foxholes, and other contained environments. Similar, to the dangers of the exhaust from a car with its engine turned on in an enclosed garage.
Canadian, Cluny Macpherson designed a fabric 'smoke helmet' with a single exhaling tube, impregnated with chemical sorbents to defeat the airborne chlorine used in the gas attacks. Macpherson's designs were used and modified by allied forces and are considered the first to be used to protect against chemical weapons.
In 1916, the Germans added larger air filter drums to their respirators containing gas neutralize chemicals. The allies soon added filter drums to their respirators as well. One of the most notable gas masks used during WW1 was the British Small Box Respirator or SBR designed in 1916. The SBR was probably the most reliable and heavily used gas masks used during WW1.
...to be continued.
Garrett Morgan Garrett Morgan was an inventor and businessman from Cleveland, who invented a device called the Morgan safety hood and smoke protector in 1914.
Cluny MacPherson MacPherson began researching methods of protection against poison gas and invented the MacPherson respirator or gas mask in 1915.
1840s-1870s: The Invention of the Gas Mask Varieties of gas masks developed from 1840s onward.
The Early Gas Masks of World War I It is generally accepted by historians that the first instance of chemical warfare took place at Ypres when the Germans attacked the French with a concentrated cloud of chlorine gas on April 22, 1915. This disastrous event prompted the development of the first defense respirators.
British Mandate Gas Masks During WW2 Adult gas masks were black whereas children had 'Mickey Mouse' masks with red rubber pieces and bright eyepiece rims.
can you remember this, the virtual boy from nintendo
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 | Virtual Boy, Nintendo's unique 3-D gaming system, was released in Fall, 1995. Powered by a 32-bit processor, the Virtual Boy produced very impressive 3-D effects, although the monochromatic graphic style proved to limit the appeal of the visuals. |
Accessories
 | The Virtual Boy and all of its accessories |
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 | Virtual Boy Controller |
insomnia
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Insomnia can involve:Difficulty falling asleepDifficulty staying asleep (that is, waking up many times during the night), without necessarily having had any difficulty falling asleepWaking up too early in the morningNot feeling refreshed after a night's sleepIn any of these cases the person feels tired the next day, or feels as if he or she did not have enough sleep.Poor sleep for any length of time can lead to mood disturbances, lack of motivation, decreased attention span, trouble with concentration, low levels of energy, and increased fatigue.About one-third of the average person's life is spent sleeping. Healthy sleep is vital to the human body and important for the optimal functioning of the brain and other organs. There are three types of insomnia:Transient, or mild, insomnia - sleep difficulties that last for a few days; there is little or no evidence of impairment of functioning during the dayShort-term, or moderate, insomnia - sleep difficulties that last for less than a month, that mildly affect functioning during the day, together with feelings of irritability and fatigueChronic, or severe, insomnia - sleep difficulties that last for more than a month, that severely impair functioning during the day, and cause strong feelings of restlessness, irritability, anxiety, and fatigueNeed To Know: Q: What is the right amount of sleep I should get? A: Since everyone has different sleep needs, there is no "correct" amount of sleep. On average, most people need between seven and nine hours of good quality sleep each night in order to feel alert the next day. But some function perfectly well with only four or five hours a night. The key to healthy sleeping seems to be a consistent pattern, rather than the number of hours one sleeps.Is Insomnia Serious?Insomnia can have physical and psychological effects. The consequences of insomnia include:Impaired mental functioning. Insomnia can affect concentration and memory, and can affect one's ability to perform daily tasks.Accidents. Insomnia endangers public safety by contributing to traffic and industrial accidents. Various studies have shown that fatigue plays a major role in automobile and machinery accidents. As many as 100,000 automobile accidents, accounting for 1,500 deaths, are caused by sleepiness.Stress and depression. Insomnia increases the activity of the hormones and pathways in the brain that cause stress, and changes in sleeping patterns have been shown to have significant affects on mood. Ongoing insomnia may be a sign of anxiety and depression.Heart disease. One study reported that people with chronic insomnia had signs of heart and nervous system activity that might put them at risk for heart disease.Headaches. Headaches that occur during the night or early in the morning may be related to a sleep disorder.Economic effects. Insomnia costs the U.S. an estimated $100 billion each year in medical costs and decreased productivity. Normal SleepSleep is not a simple process. Many different parts of the brain control and influence sleep at different stages. There are two natural daily peak times for sleeping: at night and at mid-day, which in parts of the world is traditional "siesta" time.Here is how the body initiates sleep:As light fades, cells in the retina of the eye send a signal to a cluster of nerve cells located in the hypothalamus, in the center of the brain.These cells in turn send a message to the pineal gland in the brain to produce the hormone melatonin, which causes a drop in body temperature and sleepiness.At the same time, another cluster of nerve cells in the brain is believed to deactivate three major chemical messengers in the body, that keep us alert: histamine, norephinephrine, and serotonin. There are two distinct phases of sleep:Non-rapid eye movement (Non REM) sleep - The quiet or restful phase of sleep, also referred to as "slow wave sleep"; it is divided into four stages of progressively deepening sleepRapid eye movement (REM) sleep - The phase of sleep in which the brain is active and dreaming occurs; it is also known as "dream sleep"When we first go to sleep, the "brain waves" (the electrical activity normally produced in the brain) slow from a frequency of 10 cycles per second that usually occurs while we're awake, to about 6 cycles per second as our alertness decreases and we fall asleep. Then after about an hour, there is a sudden increase in brain wave activity for a few minutes when the electrical activity in the brain speeds up, similar to normal waking. This is REM sleep. During this time if the person is woken up, he will say he was dreaming.Then the electrical activity of the brain slows down again. This cycle may be repeated several times during one night's sleep. Total REM sleep for the night is about 20% of the total sleep time. So we spend about a fifth of our sleeping time dreaming.The phases of sleep occur in a repeated cycle of Non REM followed by REM sleep, with each cycle lasting about 90 minutes. The sleep cycle is repeated four to six times a night. It is possible to identify which stage of sleep a person is in by measuring different activities of the brain and body.Each phase of sleep is important. Research suggests that Non REM sleep may play a role in bolstering the immune system and may also be tied to the rhythms of the digestive system. Experts believe that REM sleep is necessary for long-term emotional well-being and may help bolster memory.Need To Know: If your insomnia lasts longer than a few weeks and is affecting your mood, relationships, and ability to function well, it is a good idea to see a doctor, therapist, or sleep specialist.What Are Sleep Disorders?An estimated 40 million Americans experience some type of sleep disorder, but 95 percent of them go undiagnosed and untreated, simply because they do not realize they have a problem or because they think that nothing can be done for them. Common sleep disorders include:Insomnia, an inability to sleep or to remain asleep throughout the nightObstructive sleep apnea, in which a person's breathing passages become temporarily blocked during the night; this condition is often marked by excessive snoringChronic sleep apnea, a neurological condition in which the brain "forgets" to instruct the body to breatheRestless leg syndrome, in which a person has occasional movement and/or uncomfortable sensations in his or her legs, feet, or toes just before they fall asleepHypersomnia, an increase in sleep by about one-fourth of a person's regular sleep patternsNarcolepsy, in which a person gets sudden attacks throughout the day and night of drowsiness and sleep that cannot be controlledParasomnias, which are vivid dreams and physical activities that occur during sleep, such as sleepwalking (somnambulism) and episodes of screaming and flailing about (night terrors).Nice To Know: Chronic sleep deprivation - in which a person sleeps soundly, but just doesn't get enough sleep - is not classified as a sleep disorder, but it contributes greatly to our sleepy society. Experts say most of us need at least one more hour of sleep per night than we get.Facts about insomnia: Studies estimate that about one-third of the adult population in the world experiences some insomnia each year.Experts estimate that only about 5 percent of people with insomnia seek medical help, and 69 percent never even mention the problem to their doctor.More than 35 million Americans suffer from long-lasting insomnia, with 20 to 30 million others experiencing shorter-term sleeplessness.Insomnia costs the U.S. approximately $100 billion each year in medical costs and decreased productivity.In the U.S., as many as 100,000 automobile accidents and 1,500 deaths from these accidents are caused by sleepiness.In one study, 40 percent of people with insomnia also had a psychiatric disorder.At least 70 percent of people with depression also experience insomnia.As many as 25 percent of people with anxiety disorders also experience insomnia.Substance abuse - especially alcohol, cocaine, and sedatives - plays a role in an estimated 10 to 15 percent of cases of chronic insomnia. 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dust mites
HOME & GARDEN INFORMATION CENTER1-888-656-9988 HGIC 2551 http://hgic.clemson.edu--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dust MitesThe inventor of the microscope, Anton van Leeuwenhoek, reported in 1694 that mites live in dust. Now, more than 300 years later, it is an established fact that dust mites can be found in house dust all over the world. Dust mites are not insects but are more closely related to spiders and ticks. There are two common dust mites, the American house dust mite (Dermatophagoides farinae) and the European house dust mite (D. pteronyssinus). Due to their very small size, these dust mites are not visible to the naked eye. They live in bedding, couches, carpet, stuffed toys and old clothing. Dust mites feed on the dead skin that falls off the bodies of humans and animals and on other organic material found where they live.Though these mites live in many homes, only people who are allergic to them know they are there. Dust mites are second only to pollen in causing allergic reactions. When dust mites grow, they shed their skin. The shed skin and feces are what cause allergic reactions in people. Allergic reactions range from itchy noses and eyes to severe asthma attacks.HABITS AND HABITATSDust mites do not live in air ducts in homes. Many people spend much time and money cleaning the air ducts to reduce dust mites. This is not necessary because dust mites need about 70 percent relative humidity or higher to live, and they need food. Areas where people spend much time, like a bed or a favorite plush chair, are prime sites for dust mites. The top part of mattresses containing fibrous material is a favorite place for dust mites during warm and humid times. The deeper parts of mattresses may provide protected areas for the dust mites during unfavorable conditions. Clothing is used by dust mites as a means of transportation from room to room or even from house to house.CONTROLControl of dust mites can be difficult, time-consuming and expensive. For people who are extremely sensitive, the following measures should be taken: Enclose mattresses, box springs and pillows in zippered allergen- and dust-proof covers. Wash bedding materials, including pillow cases, sheets, blankets and mattress pads every other week in hot water (130 °F). Eliminate or reduce fabric wall hangings such as tapestries or pennants. Purchase stuffed toys that are machine washable. Avoid using curtains, drapes or blinds on windows. Use plastic shades instead. Remove carpeting from the bedroom of the allergic person and replace it with tile or wooden floors. Replace upholstered furniture with wooden or plastic furniture. Vacuum often with a vacuum cleaner provided with a high efficiency purifying air (HEPA) filtration system. Throw away vacuum bags after use because dust mites can leave the bag. Installing HEPA filters on air conditioner or heater vents is not practical or necessary, and may actually increase mite problems. Remember, dust mites cannot survive on the dust in the ducts, and the small holes of the filters will force air out of vents at a higher velocity, stirring up more dust than without filters.Complete elimination of dust mites is unlikely. Reducing populations is the only likely way to reduce allergens in the air. Reducing humidity in the home by using a dehumidifier may help reduce populations, but reducing humidity levels in microclimates, such as in bed fibers or carpet fibers, is impossible. Chemical control is not necessary, nor will it have a lasting effect on dust mite populations. Regular cleaning and vacuuming will have a greater impact.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Prepared by David Boyd, Entomology Graduate Research Assistant; Patricia A. Zungoli, Extension Entomologist; and Eric P. Benson, Extension Entomologist, Clemson University.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------This information is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service is implied. Common and brand names of pesticides are given as a convenience and are neither an endorsement nor guarantee of the product nor a suggestion that similar products are not effective. All recommendations for pesticide use are for South Carolina only and were legal at the time of publication, but the status of registration and use patterns are subject to change by action of state and federal regulatory agencies. Follow all directions, precautions and restrictions that are listed. (New 3/99).The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer.Clemson University Cooperating with U.S. Department of Agriculture, South Carolina Counties, Extension Service, Clemson, South Carolina. Issued in Furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914Public Service Activities
insomniac bears
MOSCOW, Nov 15 (Reuters Life!) - Insomniac bears are roaming the forests of southwestern Siberia scaring local people as the weather stays too warm for the animals to fall into their usual winter slumber. ADVERTISEMENTThe furry mammals escape harsh winters by going to sleep in October-November for around six months, but in the snowless Kemerovo region where the weather is unseasonably warm, bears have no desire yet to hibernate."Due to weather conditions, bears didn't go into the winter sleep in time," said Tatiana Maslova, chief expert at a regional environmental agency in the city of Kemerovo, about 3,500 km (2,190 miles) southeast of Moscow."Our teams are making sure there is no damage to farming and to local residents," she told Reuters on Wednesday, adding that every patch of land is watched by a specially assigned inspector.To survive the prolonged winter rest, bears have to put on extra body fat -- up to 180 kg (396 pounds) -- and so spend the preceding months devouring as much food as they can find."At the moment there is enough fodder, so they are not wreaking any havoc," Maslova said.Hunters, out in the woods stalking birds and hares now that the hunting season is open, need protection from restless bears the most, she added."We have observers who ensure there are no attacks on hunters."Bears den in dry places usually covered by snow, and wet weather makes finding a suitable "bedroom" for the winter difficult.Russian media reported that in the Kemerovo region and other areas, normally cold and snowy by now, there are fresh buds on trees and some flowers have blossomed for the second time this year.
Freddie song
1,2 freddies coming for you3,4 you better lock the door5,6 get your crusifix7,8 your gonna stay up late9,10 youll never sleep again
brain stew
Artist: Green Day Album: Insomniac Title: Brain Stew I'm having trouble trying to sleepI'm counting sheep but running outAs time ticks byAnd still I tryNo rest for crosstops in my mindOn my own... here we goMy eyes feel like they're gonna bleedDried up and bulging out my skullMy mouth is dryMy face is numbFucked up and spun out in my roomOn my own... here we goMy mind is set on overdriveThe clock is laughing in my faceA crooked spineMy sense dulledPassed the point of deleriumOn my own... here we go
this song i really awesome its by a christian metal band
dude this band is a Alternative Metal / Hardcore christian rock band like zao but wow lol! their name is Demon Hunter i did not think that they were until i found out from their biography their awesome.the name of the song is,One Thousand Apologies:There you stood in disbelief,trying all you could to see through these liesAnd every word that I could breathe,would find you more inclined to leave, but I triedAnd knowing what I've done to you,with every thought you suffer throughMy heart as black as evil canAnd everything I could have been,erased by what I wanted thenI couldn't think a lesser manPre-chorus:All the delicate waysThat I deepened our gravesMy apology palesChorus:Oh, the pain in your eyesMy regrets have never known such sorrowOh, the shame that you hideResolutions are the same tomorrowSo now I reap what I have sown, and any rapture Ihad shown has bled dryAnd I walked the streets alone, accepting the pain I'dnever known, as you diedThen I hurt myself to see it too, to feel the knife putin youMy heart as broken as my waysI never should've let it pass, this fall was never meantto lastThe reason gone and damage stays(Pre-chorus)(Chorus)(Pre-chorus)(Chorus)
Octopus
BBQ Garlic OctopusRecipe #177288I felt like some baby octopus but didn't find a recipe that appealed to me tonight so thought I'd post this original one that came out well. I've listed ingredients for a single generous serve which is all I was making but you can obviously scale it up easily.by Peter J Requires Premium MembershipMy NotesONLY YOU see your private notes, and they print with the recipe.1 servings 27 min 20 min prep Change to: servings US Metric 250 g baby octopus (about half a dozen) 1/2 cup water 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 lemon Not the one? See other BBQ Garlic Octopus Recipes Barbecue Main DishAustralian Main DishOctopus Main DishDinner Party Main DishBring water to boil in a small covered saucepan. Place octopus in saucepan, cover and reduce heat to medium-high and cook for 10 minutes. This is a lazy way to steam / boil them. Remove from heat and drain remaining water using the lid. Add olive oil, garlic, parsely, oregano and squeeze the lemon over the top and mix together. Place on pre-heated medium BBQ grill plate and cook around 2 minutes with the head facing down and around 5 minutes with the tentacles facing down.
Tree Octopus
Tree Octopus SightingsTree Octopuses are some of the most elusive creatures known to Man. Not many researchers have managed to take a photograph of them in the wild and those few Tree Octopuses in captivity tend to hide in inaccessable corners of their cages, as if purposefully avoiding the prying of humans.Any Tree Octopus sighting should be sent to lyle@zapatopi.net. If it adds significantly to Tree Octopus research it may end up on this page.2002-08-27: "I have seen a tree octopus!"Dear sir,I am a canopy research currently based in Tasmania, Australia. I came your web site and was very excited, for cephalopods are another dear interest of mine. I would like to share a photograph with you. I spent last June studying in the coniferous forests of Mt. St. Helens and Rainier for an international canopy network project mapping trees. ICAN is based out of the Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. We would climb the trees each day and measure branching structure.Photo detail enhanced using advanced ZPi cephalopod-image processing technology. I saw it from above, on rope at perhaps 30 meters. It was maybe 12 meters below me. This was in early August 2001. I will scan my files for other pictures and see if I can locate another one of these elusive camouflaged creatures. I also invite you to visit my University of Tasmania web page at www.geog.utas.edu.au/yoav and browse.I invite you to post this photograph on your web page. It would be an honour to be included on such a site about such an amazing and little known creature. The photograph is also at the bottom of the linkage page on my web site. Is this the first confirmed sighting of one of these creatures outside of the Olympics? If you suspect that it is a seperate subspecies, I propose it be named Octopus paxarbolis var. cascadii. Slightly better than naming it after myself, I think.[...] If you have any suggestions on how to integrate a Tree Octopus research program into my study, please let me know. My project proposal is available on the web site. I suspect that there is an analogous creature in the eucalyptus rainforests of SE Australia. I will find them if I can!Also, I still haven't seen the giant squid at the museum that washed ashore a few miles from here. But I will....Cheers!Yoav Daniel Bar-NessThe following photo appears to be of some species of Deciduous Tree Octopus, most likely O. saccharum or the Sugar Octopus. They occur most often in coastal New England, where they use their beaks to break the bark of maple trees and slurp the sap. These tree octopuses die off annually with the changing of the leaves, dropping to the ground where they are then gathered by the local Hominoids as sweet Fall snacks. Although not closely related to O. paxarbolis, they do share a common plight as environmental disruption and poaching for the lucrative Japanese dessert sushi market has brought Sugar Octopus populations to dangerously low levels.2002-12-21: "Tree Octopus Sighting!!!!"Photo detail enhanced using advanced ZPi cephalopod-image processing technology. I was recently taking pictures of the beautiful scenery while on vacation, when I noticed something odd crawling through the trees. To my disbelief, I discovered that it was a tree octopus! It moved extremely quickly, but I managed to get a good picture of it, and I think you'll agree that it's a pretty high-quality photo. I hope you add this picture to your site so that people can see the beauty of the tree octopus.Sincerely,JonathanThis is why you should always bring an umbrella with you in the Hoh Rainforest...2003-06-04: "Possible Tree Octopus Sighting!"Photo detail enhanced using advanced ZPi cephalopod-image processing technology. I was hiking with my Aunt Gene last August in the Hoh rain forest when I shot this slide. It wasn't until a few months later, when I was giving a slide presentation, that I noticed the mass in the upper left corner. I thought it appeared a little strange, but it wasn't until I stumbled across your site that I realized that I had found an elusive tree octopus! I feel so lucky to have accidentally gotten a photo of this amazing creature!-- JustinBelow is a first hand account of the cephalopodic carnage that results when tree octopuses cross the road...2004-02-11I am well acquainted with the tree octopus from the time I lived in Tacoma. For a time I dated a girl who lived in Port Angeles on the north end of the Olympic peninsula. Because it was a about a three hour I'd drive up to visit her on the weekends. The route I'd drive to and from visiting her crossed the Hood canal and then followed its western shore for some distance. It's a beautiful, unspoiled area of virgin forest at the foot of the majestic Olympic mountains in the west, and the beautiful waters of the Hood canal and Puget sound to the east. Many times while driving back home late I would see tree octopi (or "tree squawbs" as the locals call them) as they crossed the road heading for the canal, obviously on their way back to spawn... (Read more on the Louisville Scuba Divers website.) Report of tree octopus seen east of Seattle, possibly feeding on bugs. Unlikely to be O. paxarbolis, as they could never survive crossing the I5 corridor...2004-10-29: "Tree Octopus Sighting East of Seattle!"Photo detail enhanced using third-party cephalopod-image processing technology. A friend an I were looking for interesting bugs in a dense forest east of Seattle. My friend John is the man hanging from a rope in the middle of the photo. I was taking a picture of him hanging from the ropes with my digital camera when I noticed in the picture preview there was something on the base of one of the trees. I Looked at the tree and saw what appeared to be an octopus. It was rather dark because the sun was on the other side of the tree, so I took a photo of it with my heat sensing camera to make sure that it was a living creature. I then went searching on the internet for a tree-climbing octopus site and I found this one. Here is the photo I was talking about, I hope it helps your studies.Sincerely,Peter RootesAnother sighting of an Australian species of tree octopus, this one associating with an arboreal marsupial...2005-04-28: "Tree-ringed octopus sighted with koalas"Photo detail enhanced using third-party cephalopod-image processing technology. At last! Someone who can testify to the reality of such rare and beautious beasts.It was a fine Spring day. We hapless residents of Daisy Hill were out photographing the last remaining large koala habitat in SE Queensland, with developers poised at our doorstep (www.savedaisyhill.com), snapping away at the innocent koalas sleeping peacefully in the treetops, when lo! The great and very endangered Tree-ringed octopus appeared swinging amongst the branches. Very unusual for such a shy animal.Developers are still poised at our doorstep. We know our plight to save the Tree-ringed octopus is futile, but this, at least, is testimony to the world that they once inhabited this great land.Hapalochlaena eucalyptlata, which is known to grow up to 30cm (12 in) across bears bright blue rings when angered, and can inflict a lethal bite, much like it's marine cousin, the lesser Hapalochlaena lunulata.Since both species carry enough poison to kill 26 adults within minutes, we're hoping there'll be enough to go around for the developers and their bulldozer wielding lackeys.Sonny Whitelaw
speed
speed(whizz, billy, sulphate, grudge, dexys, blues, base, etc.) Speed is a stimulant that can keep you awake for hours and jumping around like a nutter. Its effects are like an adrenaline rush - it makes your heart go like the Flying Scotsman on amyl and you feel like you're bursting with energy and can dance all night. Speed can wake you up, make you feel extremely confident and outgoing and turn the quietest introvert into a gyrating John Travolta on the dance floor.Generally coming in £8-£12 paper wraps and snorted or dabbed, speed kicks in pretty quickly and not long afterwards your mouth will become drier than a bag of dry stuff that no amount of lager will refresh. You might have a sudden urge to grind your teeth, often resulting in an unexpected and unpleasant exhibition of gurning. Appetites often disappear and quality speed will probably keep you buzzing for anything up to 6 hours.Prolonged speed use builds up tolerance quickly and you may find yourself having to take more and more for the same hit. To make matters worse, speed is often cut or adulterated with all manner of dodgy substances. Some speed has been confiscated by the police with a purity as low as 2%. Most speed will be 5% to 10% pure. Side effects: Speed can turn people into breathtaking bores. If you've ever been cornered by someone who's just snorted a gram, expect hours of pure tedium as they recall in great detail arse-dull anecdotes from their childhood. People often get a bit emotional and will constantly reassure complete strangers that they are their best mates for life. People often lose their inhibitions when drinking, and mixing alcohol with speed means that instead of nodding off after a few pints the speed keeps you going and there's a chance you may wake up with a stranger/horse/whatever in your bed the next morning. If you're going out on the pull be sure you keep those condoms to hand.After a night wolfing down the sulphate, the next day (or the comedown) can be a dreadful experience. You might feel tired, weak and unwell, and if you've really been overdoing it, depressed and even paranoid, sometimes with hallucinations. Take loads of orange juice and vitamins, eat well and resign yourself to a few miserable moods over the next couple of days. A bit like playing a Smiths album really. Health risks: If you've high blood pressure or a dodgy ticker taking speed could be risky. Try not to mix it up with drugs like poppers, coke or E as this could send your poor old heart AWOL. Avoid taking speed if you're on anti-depressants as this combination has been known to be fatal. Don't take speed if you're pregnant, and definitely try and avoid injecting the stuff - God only knows what it's cut with.Speed can keep you up all night staring at the ceiling up to 12 hours after even a small amount, and some people can get a little paranoid, convincing themselves they're about to have a heart attack.Also look out for 'base' which is like a deluxe version of speed - with more intense positive and negative effects.Detection periods: Amphetamine can be detected in the urine up to 2-4 days after use at common levels. THE LAW: The majority of amphetamine substances come under Class B of the Misuse of Drugs Act. Amphetamines prepared for injection are classed as Class A.
David Blaine
NEW YORK (AFP) - US magician David Blaine will try to escape from shackles after spending two days in a spinning gyroscope suspended above New York next week, the illusionist said Friday, unveiling his latest stunt. ADVERTISEMENTOn Tuesday, Blaine will be locked spread eagle into the gyroscope, which will then be hoisted 15 metres (50 feet) into the air and spun at up to eight revolutions a minute until Thursday, when he will try to escape.To avoid any problematic calls of nature, the 33-year-old will not eat or drink for as long as it takes to empty his system.Earlier this year, Blaine spent a week in a water-filled sphere in an abortive challenge that was supposed to culminate with him holding his breath for a record nine minutes.He was pulled from the globe after seven minutes when he appeared to struggle while removing chains around his hands and feet. He said Friday the experience had shaken his confidence."Slightly. One hundred percent slightly," he joked.The latest challenge was dreamed up by retail giant Target and the Salvation Army, who will give 100 needy children a shopping spree when the stunt is over and the Thanksgiving Day sales begin on Friday.The children get the prize whether or not Blaine makes it.Blaine said one of his biggest concerns in the challenge, besides not eating or drinking, would be dizziness."Just to make it more difficult on myself, I added a motor (to the gyroscope), so even when I'm sleeping there'll be continuous movement. ... I think I'm going to have to stay awake the whole time," he said."This one's exciting for me. This one's a fun one," he said.The gyroscope will also leave Blaine exposed to the elements, with the performer saying that he only hoped it wouldn't rain or snow while he dangles above a vacant lot near Manhattan's Times Square.At a publicity event Friday, Blaine was hoisted up in the air by a construction crane, holding onto a metal hook by one hand several metres in the air as he spoke to reporters."After this test, I'm a little bit nervous," he said.Blaine previously spent 44 days without eating while suspended in a glass box above London's River Thames in 2003.Other Blaine stunts have included being encased in ice for nearly 62 hours and spending 35 hours standing on a 30-meter (100-foot) pillar.
count chocula
When I was a child, the only thing that got me going in the morning was a good healthy dose of sugar and the occult. Nothing tops Count Chocula for delivering a quality breakfast product that is not only part of a balanced breakfast, but also a blast to eat. There are many great cereals out there, but none as good as Count Chocula. Cocoa Puffs has the chocalatey goodness, but lacks those amazing marshmallows; Lucky Charms has the marshmallows, but those oat pieces can't compare to the chocolate puffed cereal that Chocula puts forth. Count Chocula combines the best elements of several General Mills cereals and packs it all together for a sugary treat that is sure to leave the kids bouncing off the walls for hours. Besides the boost in energy that Chocula provides, there's also the issue of the Count himself. No breakfast cereal character has the charisma of Count Chocula. Even though he only has one fang, all other characters hide in fear of the Count's blood sucking ability. The only other character that could ever match up to Chocula is Tony the Tiger. I think if the two ever met in a dark alley, the fight would be close, but even then I don't see Tony being too Grrrrreat with a puncture wound in his neck from the Count's vicious bite. But all violence aside, kids across the nation can rest assured that Count Chocula is a gentle giant of a vampire, who only wishes to bring chocolately cereal with spooky-fun marshmallows to breakfast tables everywhere. And for that, Count Chocula, we salute you! You are truly a classic.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------While it's common knowledge that Count Chocula is the greatest cereal ever created, General Mills did manage to create some other great spooky marshmallow breakfast treats. Frankenberry, Boo Berry, and some lesser known monsters are all a part of Count Chocula's inner circle of friends. And no dissertation on the Count would be complete without them. Count Chocula's Spooky Friends--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Count Chocula MemorabilliaYou know that you are one amazing vampire when they start memorializing you as a bobble head doll. Check out some of the classic Count Chocula memorabilia. If you get the chance you should try to pick up some of this stuff for your own collection. If the people at Kellogg's get really jealous and get a hitman to drive a stake through the good Count's heart, this stuff may be worth something some day.These are some of the many different boxes that have housed the Count's cereal. Apparently Count Chocula had some dental work done in the 80's, because his second fang is conspicuously absent in the more recent photos. Just imagine the amazing songs you'd be able to strum with this Count Chocula guitar. Guys, why bother wasting your money buying that teddy bear for your girlfriend, when you can surprise her with this plush Count Chocula bean bag doll. It's sure to leave her like putty in your hands. Want to attract members of the opposite gender? This Count Chocula T-shirt is sure to turn the heads of hungry people everywhere. What could be more enjoyable than watching Count Chocula's head wobble while you scarf down some of his cereal?
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