INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A horse may be infected for up to three weeks before signs develop and therefore look entirely normal. Typically, the first hint of infection is patches or tufts of hair that don't lie flat and stand a little proud of the coat. This is because the ringworm fungus invades the hair shaft and weakens the hairs which makes them stand at a strange angle. These hairs are easy to pluck out because of the damage to the hair shaft.  Areas where the skin is rubbed regularly, such as on the neck along the line of the reins, or behind the thighs where the rug string rubs, are more vulnerable to infection. The skin in these areas is slightly worn away and weakened by the friction. Also areas such as the nose and muzzle are at increased risk, as the horse explores water and feed bowls used by other (possibly infected) horses. Ringworm lives off superficial, dead skin cells and hair, so lesions appear on the skin's surface. As the infection progresses the damaged hairs are shed, leading to small bald patches. Often there are multiple patches that have the appearance of round, bald, scaly areas. These are often grouped together on the neck, withers, or behind the thighs, although any area can be affected. As the infection becomes mature, the bald areas may coalesce together to form larger bald areas. These patches are often scaly and may have a grey, 'cigarette ash" tinge to them. Crusts may form over the bald area, but these are not a sign of healing, indeed the crusts can protect the fungi and make it more difficult to treat. Young horses and horses who have come into contact with an infected horse are at high risk of infection. Young horses are at great risk because their immune systems have not met the fungus before and so don't know how to fight it off. Older horses, especially those who have had infection in the past, may develop a degree of immunity that lessens the effects of ringworm in the future.  Unfortunately, a common way to catch ringworm is from other infected horses. This can happen simply by rubbing against a fence or stable touched by another infected horse. Indeed, tack such as reins, girths, or saddles, or equipment such as riding boots can become infected and act as a source of transmission from one animal to another. Another problem is that it can take up to three weeks before an infected horse shows signs of the infection. During this time the horse may be in contact with other horses or be transported in a trailer and rub against the walls, which acts as a source of infection for others. However, remember that the fungus that causes ringworm occurs naturally in the environment and in the soil. Contact of the skin with the fungus can lead to colonization of the skin and an infection developing. You want to get a professional diagnosis in order to verify that your horse is indeed infected. Your vet will diagnose ringworm either by examining samples of plucked hairs under the microscope to look for the fungus or fungal spores, or by placing pieces of hair onto a special nutrient plate that changes color in the presence of ringworm.

SUMMARY: Look for signs of a ringworm infection. Keep a close eye on horses at high risk of infection. Get the ringworm diagnosed by a veterinarian.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Some computer manufacturers will provide a bootable BIOS update ISO that can simply be burned onto a CD. Download the ISO from the manufacturer website.  Use a CD burning program that is compatible with ISO files to burn the bootable ISO to a CD. Boot to this CD, and allow the BIOS update to proceed automatically. Usually there is minimal user input required. Some computer manufactures will provide a BIOS update executable file, and leave it up to you to create a bootable CD image that includes this file. There are many CD burning programs that support creating a bootable CD.  Download the BIOS update file from the manufacturers' website. Use the CD burning program of your choice to create a bootable CD. Make sure that you add the BIOS update file to the image that you are creating. You can find the files required to make a bootable CD with a simple search engine query like “create bootable CD”.Once you have created and burned your image, boot to the CD. Run the executable file, and allow the BIOS flashing process to complete.

SUMMARY: Create a bootable CD with an ISO. Create your own bootable CD image.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you notice chest pains, nausea, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, or shortness of breath while exercising, stop immediately. The exercise may be straining your heart. Call your doctor or 911 if the symptoms do not disappear quickly. If you have a prescription for nitroglycerin, then carry it with you during exercise. You should also write down the symptoms you experienced, the time of day, when you last ate, how long they lasted, and how often these symptoms appear. Speak with your doctor about any other symptoms before continuing an exercise program. The doctor may want to perform another stress test before you resume exercising. Wear the correct clothing and shoes for the type of exercise you are doing. Stay hydrated during exercise and be sure that someone knows where you are going when you leave to workout outside. Always use good judgement and stay within your limits. It is much better to continue to work out each day at an intensity you feel is lighter than you can manage, rather than to be sidelined for weeks with an injury or be re-hospitalized with another cardiac event. In very cold or hot weather your body has to work harder to provide oxygen to your cells, including your heart. Do not exercise outdoors if the weather is colder than 35°F (1.7°C) or hotter than 85°F (29.4°C) with humidity greater than 80%.

SUMMARY:
Look for signs that your heart is working too hard. Prevent injuries and accidents. Avoid exercising outdoors when temperatures are high or low.