Types of Insulin for Diabetic Dogs ... Aug 9, 2009
The correct insulin must be based on the pet's response to the insulin, how well the insulin is absorbed, the onset of action of the insulin for the individual pet, the duration of action of the insulin in the individual pet and both the peak and nadir (lowest) blood glucose levels obtained with the insulin for the pet. Each insulin has advantages and disadvantages which must be examined in light of the individual pet's health status. (Suite101.com)
Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats Aug 9, 2009
how low the blood glucose level falls when the insulin is at its peak activity (the blood glucose nadir) ... The ideal insulin dosage maintains the blood glucose levels between 80-200 mg/dL in dogs and 80-300 mg/dL in cats, with a glucose nadir between 80-150 mg/dL. Glucose nadirs less than 80 mg/dL may predispose the pet to developing hypoglycemia, which may become life-threatening. (Suite101.com)
Treating Canine and Feline Diabetes... Aug 9, 2009
the blood glucose nadir (the lowest glucose reading obtained). The glucose nadir corresponds to the peak of insulin activity ... If the nadir is too low, a hypoglycemic crisis may be initiated which may become life-threatening for the diabetic cat or dog. (Suite101.com)
Alert after Tobago machete attack Aug 5, 2009
Tobago police superintendent Nadir Khan described the crime as "another serious attack on tourists". Eight killings have been reported on Tobago so far this year, compared with four in 2008. (BBC News -- UK)
Valley of death Aug 4, 2009
They were waved off by a camp volunteer called Nadir, also from Swat. He left a labouring job in Dubai to come home and help those forced to flee. (BBC News)
Pelosi The Mistrusted Jul 29, 2009
Not every House leader has been popular, but none have reached the nadir of Pelosi. Last week, a Public Strategies/Politico poll showed she is now trusted by fewer than one out of four voters. (Investors Business Daily)
Calif. budget crisis fuels calls for change Jul 19, 2009
SACRAMENTO - These are nadir days in the California State House. Lawmakers are foundering as they attempt to halt a financial meltdown. (Boston Globe)
PAUL KRUGMAN: Obama faces stimulus trap Jul 14, 2009
But the data is still grim - from rising unemployment to slowing growth - and most economists think the crisis has yet to reach its nadir. Analysts: Economy to expand weakly, but growth may not last. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Economy still singing the blues Jul 13, 2009
While the national recession could reach its nadir in the fall, employment in Mississippi won't gain momentum until people are more willing to stimulate the economy through spending, she said. The number of people assisted by the MDES' Rapid Response team, which helps companies and workers affected by layoffs and plant closures, increased 20 percent. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Australia's jobless rate rises to six-year high Jul 9, 2009
But the data is still grim - from rising unemployment to slowing growth - and most economists think the crisis has yet to reach its nadir. As economy struggles, many wonder what more needs to be done. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Argentina's Fernandez Shuffles Cabinet After Election Loss; Bonds Decline Jul 9, 2009
It reached its nadir after she proposed raising export taxes on goods including soybeans and wheat, prompting four months of road blockades and protests across the country. If there wasnt anything to change, we would have won, Anibal Fernandez told reporters this morning in Buenos Aires. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Argentina's Fernandez Shuffles Cabinet Following Mid-Term Election Losses Jul 8, 2009
It reached its nadir after she proposed raising export taxes on goods including soybeans and wheat, prompting four months of road blockades and protests across the country. The farm tax plan was defeated in Congress with the support of Vice President , who voted against the plan in the senate. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
G8 Leaders Look for Signs of Recovery Jul 8, 2009
But the data is still grim - from rising unemployment to slowing growth - and most economists think the crisis has yet to reach its nadir. The leaders of the G8 - Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia and the United States - will discuss at what point to begin the shift from the current emphasis on fiscal stimulus, but they also are likely to remain cautious in their assessment of recovery so far when they issue a statement later Wednesday. (CBS News)
Springfield’s state overseers leave city in the black Jul 1, 2009
This was 2004, the nadir for the state s third-largest city, a once storied manufacturing hub famous as the birthplace of Dr. Seuss and the game of basketball, still home to four colleges, a major hospital, and one of Massachusetts largest Fortune 500 companies. We had devolved into chaos, said Jim Couture, a project specialist for MassMutual Financial Group. (Boston Globe)
Britain Faces Renewed Recession Threat Jul 1, 2009
Mortgage approvals barely improved during May, remaining stuck at a little over 43,000 some way above the nadir of 27,000 last winter, but under half of their normal level. Analysts at Capital Economics said the figures were "consistent with house prices falling at double-digit annual rates". (BusinessWeek)
The Incubuses and Succubuses of Africa Jun 23, 2009
Instead of our elected officials leading us from the nadir of economic destruction to the zenith of economic prosperity, they are doing the reverse. And I think this is an injustice, and remember, Mr. President that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Culture, Not Biology, Underpins Math Gender Gap Jun 3, 2009
Moreover, U.S. girls are now taking calculus in high school at the same rate as boys, and the percentage of U.S. doctorates in the mathematical sciences awarded to women has climbed to 30 percent in the 21st century, up from a nadir of 5 percent in the 1950s. Among the mathematically gifted, there are still more boys being identified than girls in the U.S., but the gap is narrowing and will likely continue to close as broader issues of gender inequity are addressed in American society. (Science Daily)
Timeline: Iran May 30, 2009
1736 - Nadir Shah becomes monarch; end of Safavid dynasty. 1828 - Iran cedes control of Caucasus to Russia after second Russo-Persian war. (BBC News -- Africa)
Kinsley ridicules NEWSWEEKS's 'makeover'...'Blah blah newsmag remake blah blah'... May 24, 2009
Well, to start, those grand old monthlies at their primes had a smaller paying readership than Newsweek has at its supposed nadir. So duplicating their greatness could be a pyrrhic victory. (The Drudge Report)
Battle for hearts and minds May 22, 2009
In a hospital ward in Peshawar, a young army commando, Nadir Khan, tells me how he dropped from a helicopter into a Taliban base in the mountains. Injured commando Nadir Khan is determined to return to the frontline. (BBC News -- South Asia)
MIT real estate index continues slide May 20, 2009
It s possible that the first quarter of 2009 was the nadir in market sentiment, said Professor David Geltner, director of research at the MIT Center for Real Estate, in a statement. Sales volume is down almost to nothing, as reflected in our demand index. (Boston Business Journal, MA)
Quarterback Draw May 15, 2009
Its the middle of spring, the nadir of the off-season for football junkies, yet all over New York City, if not all across the nation, Jets fans are laughing derisively at the Minnesota Vikings. Some even giggle at the mere sight of purple, the Vikes trademark team color. (Slate)
* The risks and benefits of detente May 14, 2009
When Chinese tourists and exports of agricultural products to China fell short of the great benefits that had been promised, their attitude turned upside down and Mas approval ratings plunged to a nadir. Kurlantzick says: Despite Beijings rhetoric of cooperation, when it comes to core interests, China, like any great power, will think of itself first. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Kaiser posts $430M in Q1 net income May 12, 2009
Investments likely bounced back since late March, as Wall Street has rebounded significantly in recent weeks from its nadir a few months back. Kaiser also added 12,000 new enrollees in the quarter, and now has more than 8. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Man detained over Baku shooting May 2, 2009
Prosecutors said Nadir Aliyev was a friend of the gunman, Farda Qadirov. Mr Qadirov, 29, who has been identified as a Georgian of Azeri origin, shot himself dead after being surrounded by security forces inside the academy. (BBC News -- Europe)
Blind dolphins in trouble May 1, 2009
"My son Nadir Ali is ready to assist me," he said, gesturing towards a teenager holding an oar as he steers a boat along the river. "After me, he and his six younger brothers will try to protect dolphins," he said, before cheering loudly as a dolphin emerged to swim alongside their boat. (India Times, India)
Shearer's bold tactics spur thrills aplenty - but no goals Apr 29, 2009
Sean Davis was outstanding in midfield while Glen Johnson and Nadir Belhadj constantly worried Newcastle. Shearer really has his work cut out now, needing at least six points from games with Liverpool, Middlesbrough, Fulham and Aston Villa. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
AUA counters mainstream recommendations with new best practice statement on PSA testing Apr 28, 2009
PSA nadir (low point) after androgen suppression therapy predicts mortality. Bone scans are indicated for the detection of metastases following initial treatment for localized disease, but the PSA level that should prompt a bone scan is uncertain. (EurekAlert!)
What might the future hold for Highland Mall? Apr 18, 2009
Arguably now closer to the nadir of its existence, the mall has suffered the closing of two of its anchors and declining occupancy. More recently, it s been sued by subsidiaries of Dillard s Inc. and been the target of a politically and racially charged protest. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Stepping out Apr 12, 2009
Ms Sarabhai says politics has reached its nadir in India ... "I am not ruling out a win. I might get one vote or I may get 500,000 votes. But I am going to fight. Politics has reached its nadir in India," she says, punching away furiously on her BlackBerry. (BBC News -- South Asia)
U.S. jobless rate hits 25-year high Apr 4, 2009
"What we saw today may indicate the intense portion of job declines may have reached its nadir," said Joseph Brusuelas, an economist at Moody's in West Chester, Pennsylvania. "The fact that weekly jobless claims continue to increase and we have further auto cuts in front of us creates some risk.". (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Frost: Learning from Cuba Apr 2, 2009
In 1989, with the fall of the U.S.S.R., life changed, and in 1993, Cuba hit its nadir: the people became malnourished and skinny. But things changed again, and that s the most amazing part of the story. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Suicide attack in Pakistan kills 48 Mar 28, 2009
As the prayer leader said God is Great,' the bomb went off with a big bang, said Nadir Shah, a local paramilitary solider attending the mosque. I felt it was the end of everything. (Globe and Mail)
Lingering pain Mar 27, 2009
"It looked like hail on the ground - like snow - there were so many shrouds. Everywhere you looked in the city, there were shrouds," Yassir Nadir recalls with a shudder ... " A quarter of a century has passed since Bhopal suffered the world's worst industrial disaster, but its legacy lingers. There is an air of palpable sadness hanging over the city - and everybody has a story to tell about that night. And the Indian government has at last decided to fund new research into the long-term health... (BBC News -- Health)
* Israeli army violated ethics: report Mar 24, 2009
Such incidents reflect a general demonization of Palestinians, it said, a process that reached its nadir when soldiers in an army that flaunts its morality declined to help evacuate injured civilians and trapped families, when soldiers acted in a trigger-happy manner as they opened fire on ambulances, medical installations and medical personnel. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
State expects green growth from new solar cell factories Mar 20, 2009
A report released last week, Finding the Solar Market s Nadir by New York-based , predicts that the world s supply of solar power will be twice the demand in 2009 in part because of global recession. That will cause a shake-out in the solar industry, eliminating all but the top players in the industry, the report predicts. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Gates readies big cuts in weapons Mar 17, 2009
As for fears of a resurgent Russia, Gates said, "As someone who used to prepare estimates of Soviet military strength for several presidents, I can say that Russia's conventional military, although vastly improved since its nadir in the late 1990s, remains a shadow of its Soviet predecessor.". Gates's budget plans remain closely guarded, but aides say his decisions will be guided by the time he has spent with soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Boston Globe)
Former Saddam Cabinet Minister Sentenced Mar 12, 2009
Image of Jabar Nadir al-Saidi is placed on a desk at his store in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 11, 2009. al-Saidi was one of the 42 merchants executed in 1992 after they were accused by Saddam Hussein's government of being behind a sharp increase in food prices when the country was under strict U.N. sanctions. (CBS News)
Chicago's pedestrian mall solution: traffic Mar 9, 2009
Even during its nadir in the 1980s, more than 20,000 people passed most corners of the nine-block mall every day, making it one of the most traveled areas in the city. But not until the street was reconnected to downtown did the district come back to life, city officials and planners say. (Boston Globe)
Analysis: For GOP, all pain, no gain Mar 5, 2009
Another party wise man, Fred Malek, told POLITICO the party now sits at its nadir though he, like others, said its best hope is to wait for the economy to tarnish Obama. Our leaders arguments are falling on deaf ears today, but they are sound. (Yahoo News)
Surviving the Hard Knock Mar 3, 2009
The last meeting between and at the Galen Center was at once a highlight in USC coach 's Division I career - the first time he had defeated the Cardinal - and the nadir of Stanford's 2007-2008 season. On that Sunday in early January of 2008, Stanford lost its second in a row in Los Angeles. (TheBootleg.com)
Prudence lives at the Pru Feb 22, 2009
Credit rating agency Moody's says corporate default rates surged 15 per cent at the nadir in 1932. One also senses the hand of the Financial Services Authority here. (Scotsman)
Fear nears new level on Wall Street Feb 18, 2009
Economic worries may produce more stock market nadirs ... 29 set Nov. 20, suggesting that level might well remain as the nadir of the bear market that began in October 2007. (Los Angeles Times)
7 Afghan police, official killed by roadside bombs Feb 14, 2009
A bomb in Khost province on Saturday killed the chief government official in Nadir Shah Kot district, said Wazir Pacha, spokesman for the provincial police chief. Militants fired at the official's car after the explosion, he said. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Bankers, baseball and peanuts Feb 13, 2009
wrote on Feb 12, 2009 10:27 AM:" I do agree with Jimmy re: the 'stimulus' that the house version was MUCH BETTER but note: the system permits the US senate (a millionaires club essentially) to require in effect a SUPER majority (61 votes) to do ANYTHING 'controversial.' So a fifty percent plus one no longer 'rules' -- as per many states like Arizona a tax increase say demands a two thirds majority. The system in effect 'regulates' and stifles 'change' so that even in emergencies it becomes... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Sex can protect against cancer and fight colds and flu Feb 11, 2009
During lovemaking and orgasm, a cocktail of endorphins (the body's natural mood-lifting opiates), neurotransmitters and hormones are released, says Professor Nadir Farid, consultant endocrinologist and founder of the London Endocrine Clinic. Oxytocin, in particular, is a hormone released during and after sex that has been shown to make people more generous towards their partners and can also help induce calm and sleep. (NEWS.com.au)
Sex can help cure cold, prevent heart attacks, stave off cancer, increase longevity and stop mood swings Feb 11, 2009
The paper quoted Professor Nadir Farid, consultant endocrinologist and founder of the London Endocrine Clinic, as saying a number of endorphins, neurotransmitters and hormones were released during sex. Oxytocin, in particular, is a hormone released during and after sex that has been shown to make people more generous towards their partners and can also help induce calm and sleep. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Reds have the staying power Feb 9, 2009
Portsmouth went back in front 12 minutes from time through Herman Hreidarsson s header from a Nadir Belhadj free-kick before Kuyt drew Liverpool level once more with a fine 84th minute shot into the roof of the net after Torres had pulled the ball back from the byeline. Torres had the last word by rising at Portsmouth s near post to head in Benayoun s 91st minute cross and sent the 3,000 travelling Liverpool fans wild with delight. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Will Suicides Spike Because of the Recession? Feb 8, 2009
And at the Depression's nadir, 34 million Americans had no income at all, which is not likely to happen today. Still, if poverty levels approached anywhere near those levels, the psychological toll could be greater because of the intervening erosion in family and community cohesion. (Time.com)
