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Archive:Digiview Entertainment

2006-10-10T02:18:39Z

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Digiview Entertainment is a United States based Home Entertainment Company established in 2003. The
company originally manufactured value-priced DVDs & CDs for the mainstream market (i.e. DVDs of public domain television programs, animated cartoons, horror film/horror, science fiction film/science fiction), but has recently moved into the licensed home entertainment business (i.e. BKN Entertainment)

Digiview Entertainment has its own proprietary lines of DVD releases, such as "Cartoon Craze", and "Toon Factory". The company also has classic television programs, such as "Flash Gordon", "The
Lone Ranger", "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet",and "Captain Nemo". Digiview Entertainment also
owns rarely seen films, such as "Row Your Boat", and "Who Killed Doc Robin"?

The company is notorious for its animated titles such as "Protectors of Universe", "Beauty and Warrior" and "Space Transfomers", which are actually created, produced, and animated in Korea.

Many of the company's titles can be found at Wal-Mart and other value-priced retailers such as Family Dollar, Dollar General, and Dollar Tree Stores. Recently, the company started to channel market its product offering's to drug store chains, supermarket chains, and convenience store chains in the United States.

Digiview Entertainment also produces and distributes a full line of Inspirational CDs, Relaxation CDs, Romantic CDs, and Tranquility CDs. The company is best known for its "Children's Classic Nursery Songs", "Children's Classic Sing-A-Longs", and popular "Songs 4 Kids".

Key personnel include: Alex Missry, Vice President-Acquisitions, Gavino Vetrano, National Sales Director and Dave Hummer, Creative Director.

*[http://www.digiviewus.com Digiview Entertainment's official web site]

[[Category: Home Entertainment Companies of the United States]]

Archive:Digiview Entertainment

2006-10-10T02:16:22Z

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{{unreferenced}}

Digiview Entertainment is a United States based Home Entertainment Company established in 2003. The
company originally manufactured value-priced DVDs & CDs for the mainstream market (i.e. DVDs of public domain television programs, animated cartoons, horror film/horror, science fiction film/science fiction), but has recently moved into the licensed home entertainment business (i.e. BKN Entertainment)

Digiview Entertainment has its own proprietary lines of DVD releases, such as "Cartoon Craze", and "Toon Factory". The company also has classic television programs, such as "Flash Gordon", "The
Lone Ranger", "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet",and "Captain Nemo". Digiview Entertainment also
owns rarely seen films, such as "Row Your Boat", and "Who Killed Doc Robin"?

The company is notorious for its animated titles such as "Protectors of Universe", "Beauty and Warrior" and "Space Transfomers", which are actually created, produced, and animated in Korea.

Many of the company's titles can be found at Wal-Mart and other value-priced retailers such as Family Dollar, Dollar General, and Dollar Tree Stores. Recently, the company started to channel market its product offering's to drug store chains, supermarket chains, and convenience store chains in the United States.

Digiview Entertainment also produces and distributes a full line of Inspirational CDs, Relaxation CDs, Romantic CDs, and Tranquility CDs. The company is best known for its "Children's Classic Nursery Songs", "Children's Classic Sing-A-Longs", and popular "Songs 4 Kids".

Key personnel include: Alex Missry, Vice President-Acquisitions, Gavino Vetrano, National Sales Director and Dave Hummer, Creative Director.

=External Links=

*[http://www.digiviewus.com Digiview Entertainment's official web site]

[[Category: Home Entertainment Companies of the United States]]

Archive:Digiview Entertainment

2006-10-10T02:12:11Z

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{{unreferenced}}

Digiview Entertainment is a United States based Home Entertainment Company established in 2003. The
company originally manufactured value-priced DVDs & CDs for the mainstream market (i.e. DVDs of public domain television programs, animated cartoons, horror film/horror, science fiction film/science fiction), but has recently moved into the licensed home entertainment business (i.e. BKN Entertainment)

Digiview Entertainment has its own proprietary lines of DVD releases, such as "Cartoon Craze", and "Toon Factory". The company also has classic television programs, such as "Flash Gordon", "The
Lone Ranger", "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet",and "Captain Nemo". Digiview Entertainment also
owns rarely seen films, such as "Row Your Boat", and "Who Killed Doc Robin"?

The company is notorious for its animated titles such as "Protectors of Universe", "Beauty and Warrior" and "Space Transfomers", which are actually created, produced, and animated in Korea.

Many of the company's titles can be found at Wal-Mart and other value-priced retailers such as Family Dollar, Dollar General, and Dollar Tree Stores.

The company recently started to channel market its product offering's to drug store chains, super-
market chains, and convenience store chains in the United States.

Digiview Entertainment also produces and distributes a full line of Inspirational CDs, Relaxation CDs, Romantic CDs, and Tranquility CDs. The company is best known for its "Children's Classic Nursery Songs", "Children's Classic Sing-A-Longs", and popular "Songs 4 Kids".

Company key personnel includes: Alex Missry, Vice President-Acquisitions, Gavino Vetrano, National Sales Director and Dave Hummer, Director-Creative Services

=External Links=

*[http://www.digiviewus.com Digiview Entertainment's official web site]

[[Category: Home Entertainment Companies of the United States]]

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2006-03-25T03:41:43Z

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Archive:William Brocius

2005-06-01T18:04:21Z

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'''William B. "Curly Bill" Brocius''' ([[1857]]-[[1882]]) was a western [[outlaw]] and member of the [[Clanton Gang]].

Following the death of "Old Man" [[Newton Clanton]] after the [[Guadeloupe Canyon Massacre]] in July 1881, Brocius became leader of the Clanton Gang. He was later arrested for the death of Tombstone Marshal [[Fred White]] following an incident where Brocius's gun discharged, whether purposely or accidentally, while surrendering it to White and deputy [[Virgil Earp]]. Although charged for murder by Earp, Brocius was later acquitted by a jury as an accidental death.

In July 1881 Brocius and [[Johnny Ringo]] rode into [[Hauchita]], [[New Mexico]] and killed William and Isaac Haslett in revenge for the deaths of Clanton members [[Bill Leonard]] and [[Harry Head]] who had attempted to rob the Haslett brothers general store weeks earlier. Later that month Brocius led an ambush attacking a Mexican trail herd in the [[San Luis Pass]] killing six [[vaqueros]] and torturing the remaining eight men.

Returning to [[Tombstone, Arizona|Tombstone]] following the [[Gunfight at the O.K. Corral]], Brocius attempted to kill Virgil Earp and later killed [[Morgan Earp]]. After several stagecoach robberies, Brocius was issued a warrant for [[Wyatt Earp]] by Sheriff [[John Behan (sheriff)|John Behan]] and sent to bring back Earp who was hiding in the [[Whetstone Mountains]] outside town. Earp, who was also looking for Brocius in revenge for the death of his brothers, encountered Brocius at [[Iron Springs]]. Intending to bring Brocius in, Earp was informed by Brocius of the arrest warrant and killed Brocius with a shotgun blast.

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Archive:William Brocius

2005-06-01T17:56:59Z

205.188.116.14: rv Correct spelling is Brocius. Please consider moving article to William P. Brocius.

'''William B. "Curly Bill" Brocius''' ([[1857]]-[[1882]]) was a western [[outlaw]] and member of the [[Clanton Gang]].

Following the death of "Old Man" [[Newton Clanton]] after the [[Guadeloupe Canyon Massacre]] in July 1881, Brocius became leader of the Clanton Gang. He was later arrested for the death of Tombstone Marshal [[Fred White]] following an incident where Brocius's gun discharged, whether purposely or accidentally, while surrendering it to White and deputy [[Virgil Earp]]. Although charged for murder by Earp, Brocius was later acquitted by a jury as an accidental death.

In July 1881 Brocius and [[Johnny Ringo]] rode into [[Hauchita]], [[New Mexico]] and killed William and Isaac Haslett in revenge for the deaths of Clanton members [[Bill Leonard]] and [[Harry Head]] who had attempted to rob the Haslett brothers general store weeks earlier. Later that month Brocius led an ambush attacking a Mexican trail herd in the [[San Luis Pass]] killing six [[vaqueros]] and torturing the remaining eight men.

Returning to [[Tombstone, Arizona|Tombstone]] following the [[Gunfight at the O.K. Corral]], Brocius attempted to kill Virgil Earp and later killed [[Morgan Earp]]. After several stagecoach robberies, Brocius was issued a warrant for [[Wyatt Earp]] by Sheriff [[John Behan]] and sent to bring back Earp who was hiding in the [[Whetstone Mountains]] outside town. Earp, who was also looking for Brocius in revenge for the death of his brothers, encountered Brocius at [[Iron Springs]]. Intending to bring Brocius in, Earp was informed by Brocius of the arrest warrant and killed Brocius with a shotgun blast.

[[Category:1857 births|Brocius, William]]
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[[Category:Outlaws|Brocius, William]]

Archive:Fanboy

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'''Fanboy''' is a term used to describe someone who is utterly devoted to a single subject or [[hobby]], often to the point where it is considered an [[obsession]]. The term originated in [[comic book]] circles, to describe someone who was socially insecure and used comics as a shield from interaction, hence the dispareging conotations. Fanboys are often experts on minor details regarding their hobbies, and they take these details extremely seriously. The term itself is often used in a derogatory manner by less serious fans of the same material. Nevertheless, self-labeling usages of the term have been noted; in the songs of the fannish [[parody]] [[musician]] [[Luke Ski]], many characters proudly consider themselves ''fanboys''. The term is usually applied to people in their teens or 20s. Within this group, common objects of deference for fanboys are [[TV show]]s, [[film|movie]]s, [[anime]], [[video game console]]s, [[video games]], [[operating system]]s and [[software]] companies. The female equivalent is sometimes called a [[fangirl]]. Fangirls tend to be more devoted to emotional and romantic aspects of their [[fandom]], especially [[shipping (fandom)|shipping]].

[[Stereotype|Stereotypically]], fanboys are attributed with a [[sycophant]]ic devotion to the creators and principles behind a work they are currently enthralled by, but will quickly move their attention elsewhere once something better or just newer comes along. A good example of this is [[Harry Knowles]] and his associates at [[Ain't It Cool News]], whose particular focus is on [[film|movies]] in the [[action movie|action]], [[fantasy]], adventure and [[superhero]] genres. Fanboys are noted for a very emotional attachment to their chosen subject, often taking negative remarks about it as a personal attack. They will readily engage in debates, but will fall back on emotional responses.

The stereotypical image of the fanboy is as an unkempt, often overweight, and generally unattractive figure of a young man who appears as a loud mouthed pseudo-intellectual. A popular depiction of this stereotype is the [[Comic Book Guy]] on [[The Simpsons]]. In the mid [[1990s]], the emergence of [[slacker]] culture changed this image somewhat. Movies such as [[Kevin Smith]]'s Jersey Trilogy ([[Clerks (movie)|Clerks]], [[Mallrats]], and [[Chasing Amy]]), altered the image of the fanboy. As electronic entertainment gained popularity, the term became increasingly applied to video gamers and television addicts. As a result, a subculture emerged which readily labeled itself as fanboys. Within this group, more effort is taken to fit in with a perceived standard, resulting in a more outgoing attitude, even among those with insecurities. This outgoing stance is often felt to be abrasive by those not involved in the culture as deeply.

See also: [[addiction]]; [[otaku]]; [[anorak (slang)|anorak]].

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The letter sequence "FANBOYS" is also a [[mnemonic]] for the words ''for'', ''and'', ''nor'', ''but'', ''or'', ''yet'', and ''so''. These words are [[coordinating conjunction]]s, which are used to join two [[independent clause]]s. It is customary to place a [[comma (punctuation)|comma]] after the first clause. Some [[Prescription and description|prescriptive]] grammarians say that one should not start a sentence with a coordinating conjunction. But others don't. (See [[English grammar]].)

== External link ==

* Explanation of the use of coordinating conjunctions from the [[New Mexico State University|NMSU]] Writing Center: http://www.nmsu.edu/~english/wc/wccocunj.html

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Archive:Fanboy

2005-04-15T17:49:15Z

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'''Fanboy''' is a term used to describe someone who is utterly devoted to a single subject or [[hobby]], often to the point where it is considered an [[obsession]]. The term originated in comic book circles, to describe someone who was socially insecure and used comics as a shield from interaction, hence the dispareging conotations. Fanboys are often experts on minor details regarding their hobbies, and they take these details extremely seriously. The term itself is often used in a derogatory manner by less serious fans of the same material. Nevertheless, self-labeling usages of the term have been noted; in the songs of the fannish [[parody]] [[musician]] [[Luke Ski]], many characters proudly consider themselves ''fanboys''. The term is usually applied to people in their teens or 20s. Within this group, common objects of deference for fanboys are [[TV show]]s, [[film|movie]]s, [[anime]], [[video game console]]s, [[video games]], [[operating system]]s and [[software]] companies. The female equivalent is sometimes called a [[fangirl]]. Fangirls tend to be more devoted to emotional and romantic aspects of their [[fandom]], especially [[shipping (fandom)|shipping]].

[[Stereotype|Stereotypically]], fanboys are attributed with a [[sycophant]]ic devotion to the creators and principles behind a work they are currently enthralled by, but will quickly move their attention elsewhere once something better or just newer comes along. A good example of this is [[Harry Knowles]] and his associates at [[Ain't It Cool News]], whose particular focus is on [[film|movies]] in the [[action movie|action]], [[fantasy]], adventure and [[superhero]] genres. Fanboys are noted for a very emotional attachment to their chosen subject, often taking negative remarks about it as a personal attack. They will readily engage in debates, but will fall back on emotional responses.

The stereotypical image of the fanboy is as an unkempt, often overweight, and generally unattractive figure of a young man who appears as a loud mouthed pseudo-intellectual. A popular depiction of this stereotype is the [[Comic Book Guy]] on [[The Simpsons]]. In the mid [[1990s]], the emergence of [[slacker]] culture changed this image somewhat. Movies such as [[Kevin Smith]]'s Jersey Trilogy ([[Clerks (movie)|Clerks]], [[Mallrats]], and [[Chasing Amy]]), altered the image of the fanboy. As electronic entertainment gained popularity, the term became increasingly applied to video gamers and television addicts. As a result, a subculture emerged which readily labeled itself as fanboys. Within this group, more effort is taken to fit in with a perceived standard, resulting in a more outgoing attitude, even among those with insecurities. This outgoing stance is often felt to be abrasive by those not involved in the culture as deeply.

See also: [[addiction]]; [[otaku]]; [[anorak (slang)|anorak]].

----

The letter sequence "FANBOYS" is also a [[mnemonic]] for the words ''for'', ''and'', ''nor'', ''but'', ''or'', ''yet'', and ''so''. These words are [[coordinating conjunction]]s, which are used to join two [[independent clause]]s. It is customary to place a [[comma (punctuation)|comma]] after the first clause. Some [[Prescription and description|prescriptive]] grammarians say that one should not start a sentence with a coordinating conjunction. But others don't. (See [[English grammar]].)

== External link ==

* Explanation of the use of coordinating conjunctions from the [[New Mexico State University|NMSU]] Writing Center: http://www.nmsu.edu/~english/wc/wccocunj.html

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Immunology basics

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'''Immunology''' is a broad branch of [[biomedical science|biomedical]] [[science]] that covers study of all aspects of the [[immune system]] in all [[organism]]s. It deals with, among other things, the [[physiology|physiological]] functioning of the immune system in states of both health and disease; malfunctions of the immune system in immunological disorders ([[autoimmune diseases]], [[hypersensitivity|hypersensitivities]], [[immune deficiency]], [[transplant|allograph]] rejection); the physical, chemical and physiological characteristics of the components of the immune system [[in vitro]], [[in situ]], and [[in vivo]]. Immunology has various applications in several disciplines of science, and as such is further divided.

==Histological examination of the immune system==
Before even the concept of [[immunity]] was developed numerous early physicians characterised organs that would later prove to be part of the immune system. The key organs of the immune system are [[thymus]], [[spleen]], [[bone marrow]], [[lymphatic system|lymph vessels]], [[lymph node]]s and secondary lymphatic tissues such as [[tonsil]]s and [[adenoid]]s) and [[skin]]. The major organs, the thymus and spleen, are examined [[histology|histologically]] only post-mortem during [[autopsy]]. However some lymph nodes, and secondary lymphatic tissues can be [[surgery|surgically]] excised for examination while patients are still alive.

Many components of the immune system are actually [[cell (biology)|cell]]ular in nature and not associated with any specific organ, but imbedded or circulating in various [[tissue (anatomy)|tissues]] located about the body.

==Classical immunology==
Classical immunology ties in with the fields of [[epidemiology]] and [[medicine]]. It studies the relationship between the body systems, [[pathogen]]s and immunity. The earliest written mention of immunity can be traced back to the [[plague]] of [[Athens]] in [[430 BC]]. [[Thucydides]] noted that people who had recovered from a previous bout of the disease could [[nurse]] the sick without coming down with the illness a second time. Many other ancient societies have references to this phenomenom but it was not until the [[19th century|19th]] and [[20th century|20th centuries]] before the concept developed into scientic theory.

The study of molecular and cellular components that comprise the immune system, including their function and interaction, is the central science of immunology. The immune system has been divided into [[innate immunity|innate immune system]], and [[adaptive immunity|acquired or adaptive immune system]], the latter of which is further divided into [[humoral immunity|humoral]] and [[cell-mediated immunity|cellular components]].

The mainstay of classical immunology has been the interaction between [[antibody|antibodies]] and [[antigen]]s. Without an understanding of the properties of these two biological entities, much of immunology would be non-existent.

In the [[21st century]] though, immunology has broadened its horizons with much research being performed in the more specialised niches of immunology. This includes the immunological function of cells, organs and systems not normally associated with immune system, as well as the function of the immune system outside classical models of immunity.

==Clinical immunology==
Clinical immunology is the study of [[disease]]s caused by the immune system and diseases of the immune system from a medical perspective.

Many diseases caused by the immune system fall into two broad categories: [[immunodeficiency]], in which parts of the immune system fail to provide an adequate response (examples include [[chronic granulomatous disease]]), and [[autoimmunity]], in which the immune system attacks its own antigens (examples include [[systemic lupus erythematosus]], [[rheumatoid arthritis]], [[Hashimoto's disease]] and [[myasthenia gravis]]). Other immune system disorders include different [[hypersensitivity|hypersensitivities]], in which the system responds inappropriately to harmless compounds ([[asthma]] and [[allergies]]) or responds too intensively.

The most well-known disease that affects the immune system itself is [[Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome|AIDS]], caused by the [[HIV virus]]. AIDS is an immunodeficiency characterized by the lack of CD4+ ("helper") [[T cells]] and [[macrophages]], which are destroyed by the HIV virus.

Clinical immunologists also study ways to prevent [[transplant rejection]], in which the immune system attempts to destroy [[allograft]]s or [[xenograft]]s.

==Immunotherapy==
''See main article [[Immunotherapy]]''

The use of immune system components to treat a disease or disorder is known as immunotherapy. Immunotherapy is most commonly used in the context of the treatment of [[cancer]]s together with [[chemotherapy]] ([[drug]]s) and [[radiotherapy]] ([[electromagnetic radiation|radiation]]). However, immunotherapy is also often used in the immunosuppressed (such as [[HIV]] patients) and people suffering from other immune deficiencies or autoimmune diseases.

==Diagnostic immunology==
The specificity of the bond between antibody and antigen has made it an excellent tool in the detection of substances in a variety of diagnostic techniques. Antibodies specific for a desired [[antigen]] can be conjugated with a radiolabel, fluorescent label, or color-forming enzyme and are used as a "probe" to detect it.

Well known applications of this include [[immunoblot]]ting, [[ELISA]] and immunohistochemical staining of microscope slides. The speed, accuracy and simplicity of such tests has led to the development of rapid techniques for the diagnosis of disease, microbes and even illegal drugs ''[[in vivo]]'' (of course tests conducted in closed environmnet have a higher degree of accuracy). Such testing is also used to distinguish compatible [[blood type]]s.

==Evolutionary immunology==
Study of the immune system in extant and [[extinction|extinct]] species is capable of giving us a key understanding of the [[evolution]] of species and the immune system.

A development of complexity of the immune system can be seen from simple phagocytotic protection of single celled organisms, to circulating antimicrobial peptides in insects to lymphoid organs in vertebrates. Of course, like much of evolutionary, this is often seen from the [[anthropocentric]] aspect, but it must be recognised, that every organism's immune system is absolutely capable of protecting it from most forms of harm.

[[Insect]]s and other [[arthropod]]s, while not possessing true adaptive immunity, show highly evolved systems of innate immunity, and are additionally protected from external injury (and exposure to pathogens) by their [[chitin]]ous shells.

==See Also==
*[[Immune system]]
*[[autoimmunity]]

==References==
* Goldsby RA, Kindt TK, Osborne BA and Kuby J (2003) '''Immunology''', 5th Edition, W.H. Freeman and Company, New York, New York, ISBN 0-7167-4947-5

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