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Soul Case
Soul I will begin by mentioning the word identity, which represents human beings itself. Human beings are made out of matters, soil, water and cells. The soul of a human being might be defined in different ways kinds of definition. A soul can be define as ...Rating:Essay Length: 296 Words / 2 PagesSubmitted: June 22, 2011
Case Analize Procter and Gamble: The Beauty/feminime Care Segment of The Consumer Goods Industry (indonesian)
Latar Belakang Apple Inc. merupakan perusahaan elektronik yang fokus pada produk komputer dan smartphone. Apple Computer adalah perusahaan yang didirikan pada tahun 1976 oleh Steven Wozniak dan Steven Jobs, mencapai kesuksesan besar pada produk massal ...Rating:Essay Length: 1,088 Words / 5 PagesSubmitted: June 23, 2011
Lotus Car Rental Marketing Case Study
Lotus Car Rental is evaluating the feasibility of adding alternative fuel vehicles to its fleet of rental cars. Alternative fuels history dates back to the 21st century. Some of these vehicles during this time, used various sources for combustion. Not ...Rating:Essay Length: 2,681 Words / 11 PagesSubmitted: June 23, 2011
Sustainable Wetland Utilisation - Th Case of Simaiwa Wetlands Malawi
A research was conducted at Simaiwa Small Wetland in a dryland area of Malawi in Salima District. The aim of the research was to contribute to sustainable utilisation of small depression wetlands to circumvent increased frequency of droughts and erratic ...Rating:Essay Length: 278 Words / 2 PagesSubmitted: June 23, 2011
The Beauty Case - Hellen Keller
The Beauty "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched ... but are felt in the heart." - Helen Keller Helen Keller was born without the ability to see and hear. Although she lacked the senses that many take ...Rating:Essay Length: 569 Words / 3 PagesSubmitted: June 24, 2011
Health Safety Program Management - Case for Critical Analysis
Case for Critical Analysis Ch. 18 1. ...Rating:Essay Length: 599 Words / 3 PagesSubmitted: June 24, 2011
Nike Case Study
Writing Questionnaires There are various types of questions you can use in questionnaires. Which type you choose depends on the subject you are studying and what type of response you are trying to get. True/False, Short Answer, Fill-in-the-Blank and Essay ...Rating:Essay Length: 1,425 Words / 6 PagesSubmitted: June 24, 2011
Law Case Study - Edna Marie Leach - an Old Woman
68 Ohio Misc. 1 (1980) LEACH, GUARDIAN, v. AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER ET AL. No. C80-10-20. Court of Common Pleas of Summit County, Probate Division. Decided December 18, 1980. 2*2 Mr. William L. Curtice, for plaintiff. Ms. Elizabeth A. Reilly, guardian ...Rating:Essay Length: 9,233 Words / 37 PagesSubmitted: June 25, 2011
Nucor Company Case Study - Steel Industry
TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 INTRODUCTION 4 CURRENT SITUATION 5 Current Performance 5 EXTERNAL FACTORS 6 Macro-Environment 6 Industry Analysis 8 Critical issues facing the steel industry 12 Summary of External Factors 14 INTERNAL FACTORS 15 Value ...Rating:Essay Length: 8,160 Words / 33 PagesSubmitted: June 26, 2011
Amazon's Case Study
Case Study 1 - Week 1 Maria Mines Amazon& ...Rating:Essay Length: 1,017 Words / 5 PagesSubmitted: June 26, 2011
Psychology Case - Charactor Analysis
vif dkjHave you ever felt like you don't belong? This is what Marina felt like. Marina is the main character in so much to tell you. She had been through trauma and had acid thrown in her face by her dad. Would you forgive and forget? I wouldn&apos ...Rating:Essay Length: 632 Words / 3 PagesSubmitted: June 26, 2011
Dell Case Study - Evaluation of Michael Dell's Performance in His Roles as Dell's Ceo and Chairman
What is your evaluation of Michael Dell's performance in his roles as Dell's CEO and Chairman? How well has he performed the five tasks of crafting and executing strategy that were discussed in Chapter 2? Michael Dell's role as CEO and ...Rating:Essay Length: 790 Words / 4 PagesSubmitted: June 26, 2011
Gulf Coast Bank Case Study
... Robert Herbst Gulf Coast Bank Case Study Banking industry is very ...Rating:Essay Length: 748 Words / 3 PagesSubmitted: June 26, 2011
Tweens Case
What can I say about this man? What can I say about this cigarette-spirited man? What are the words that may somewhat describe this mammal! Ahmm... Allow me to think foe awhile... He likes songs that are not understandable by conservative people. You know ...Rating:Essay Length: 452 Words / 2 PagesSubmitted: June 27, 2011
Conflict Case
Conflict is defined as an open clash between two opposing groups or individuals. In this assignment is discussing about family conflict and how the family conflicts between parents and children can be solved, conflict can happen when family members have ...Rating:Essay Length: 321 Words / 2 PagesSubmitted: June 27, 2011
The Prince: A Book Review
The Prince: A Book Review The Prince is a book written by Niccolo ...Rating:Essay Length: 1,725 Words / 7 PagesSubmitted: June 28, 2011
Poetry Case
give me a hand to hold and a shoulder to lean on when i am sad and weak and torn apart when everyone is gone give me a friend to trust someone who knows when im down how to lift me up give me a home where there a family so i wont feel alone he said im ...Rating:Essay Length: 263 Words / 2 PagesSubmitted: June 28, 2011
Honesty Case
It goes without saying that a good relationship is important to all of us, and there are several features that entails that. However, honesty is the most important characteristic in any relationship. I believe that honesty is the most important policy in ...Rating:Essay Length: 674 Words / 3 PagesSubmitted: June 28, 2011
Fema Case
1. According to Frontline, what problems were caused by the following groups: o The Local and state officials? o The U.S. military? o FEMA? o The Government? Answer: Local and state officials failed to plan, U.S. military waited too long, FEMA was poorly ...Rating:Essay Length: 798 Words / 4 PagesSubmitted: June 29, 2011
Technology Case
I believe many changes in technology will take place in the next fifty years. It would be very ignorant of me to say there won't be. Just in my short time, I have watched technology advance greatly. This includes the use of cell phones, personal ...Rating:Essay Length: 318 Words / 2 PagesSubmitted: June 29, 2011
History Case - When I Was Going to School
When I was going to school, I would consider myself a good student. I would participate in class and ask questions. After school would get out, that is when I noticed that I was not like the other students. As soon as I got home, I would have to sit down ...Rating:Essay Length: 705 Words / 3 PagesSubmitted: June 30, 2011
Sony Digital Entertainment Case
Executive Summary SDE develops a wide range of digital content offerings for mobile phone users by its subscription model in order to compete in the new keitai novel market, although the model does not work so successful as expected due to the dominated ...Rating:Essay Length: 733 Words / 3 PagesSubmitted: June 30, 2011
Suicide Case Study
The study found that more than 90% of doctors, patients and the general public believed that it was ethical for doctors to give patients enough morphine (a strong and potentially lethal pain-killing drug) to control their pain, "even if premature ...Rating:Essay Length: 572 Words / 3 PagesSubmitted: June 30, 2011
Assignment Case - Compare Tablets
1) Research and compare the current state-of-the-art in electronic data tablets. Compare in terms of cost, operating system, storage capacity, unique features, etc. The state of the art is the highest level of development, as of a device, technique, or ...Rating:Essay Length: 418 Words / 2 PagesSubmitted: June 30, 2011
Gentics Case - Alicia Smith
I interviewed Alicia Smith who attends the University of California at San Diego. I opened up the interview with a simple question asking her how she felt about the legality of the new rage in genetics: cloning. She said she thought that it is an ...Rating:Essay Length: 389 Words / 2 PagesSubmitted: June 30, 2011


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At the end of 2009 I took a much needed break having finished a particularly grueling movie. After a week of sitting around I decided I needed to be productive and settled on trying my hand at quilting. After Googling how-to's and playing with fabric, I started envisioning jewelry pieces instead of quilts. Soon after I decided to take a leap, a very scary leap and Chocolate Sushi Handmade was born!
With zero business acumen or computer know how, I opened the shop on Etsy. It was slow going at first, but sales started to pick up. I was extremely proud of how well the shop was doing despite my lack of promotion.
My biggest seller, the Blue Ocean Fabric Necklace has been pinned so many times on Pinterest that it blows my mind! It has also spawned many how-to blogs and even Youtube videos. [I 'm not sharing the links because, although they use my photo, none have actually made the piece like I do--ie. I never hot glue any of my pieces--so I can't endorse them]. Even though they're trying to give away my secrets, I am humbled by the love!
Another great thing happened thanks to my work in the film business. The Set Decorating department for the movie Premium Rush contacted me. They bought 10 pieces to use as background decoration in the bedroom of one of the characters in the movie!
I was also shocked and honored when I was contacted by Stitch magazine to have one of my AI collection pieces featured in their holiday gifts issue:
Chocolate Sushi Handmade was also honored by being featured in the following blog posts:

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I have always loved the idea of subscription boxes, but I never found the 'right one' for me. That is, until I was contacted by Prairie Charms with the opportunity to become part of their blogging team. Besides being a huge privilege, this means I (and a few other bloggers) get exclusive access to the brand's Prairie Pizzazz boxes - a monthly collection of themed items ranging from fashion accessories to stationary, home decor, and even food.
Feast London
For a capital city and a major financial center, London stores, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs surely close doors early. And I wasn't the only one to notice this - Simon Pusey, founder of Feast London, set up the late-night delivery company with all the London night owls in mind.


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Professor and Chair, Behavioral and Community Health Sciences
Philip B. Hallen Endowed Chair in Community Health and Social Justice,
6126 Public Health
R-znvy: firstname.lastname@example.com
Primary Phone: 967-838-3148
Secondary Phone: 967-179-8657
My research centers on the assessment of health outcomes in aging and chronic disease, including physical and cognitive function, health service use, and clinical decision making. Current efforts include modeling the dynamics of health behavior change across the lifespan and prevention of violence.
In 2016-17, my research group will complete end-of-life surveillance in an aging cohort (Health ABC), expand a violence prevention effort based on contact with gunshot victims in hospital trauma services (funded by local Pittsburgh foundations), develop changes in criminal justice homicide review to reduce community violence, and continue work with PA to use aging services infrastructure to promote public health. Our rrefunded CDC Prevention Research Center will continue work with the PA Department of Aging and local Area Agency on Aging to deliver behavior change interventions to promote health in old age. A new effort involving partnerships with the Data Warehouse of the Allegheny County Department of Human Services will track mental health diagnoses in the population. I teach courses on aging as a field of public health, modeling of health behavior change, and evaluation.
Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences, B.A., 1978
Committee on Social Thought, University of Chicago, M.A., 1981
Department of Anthropology, University of Chicago, Ph.D., 1987
Thesis: Ritual and Political Process among the Lak, Southern New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
Division of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Columbia University, M.Sc., 1996
Thesis: Neuropsychological Impairment in Asymptomatic HIV Infection: A Risk Factor for Work Disability
BCHS 2715, Dimensions of Aging
BCHS 2534, Clinical Aspects of Dementia Care
BCHS 3003, Seminar in Advanced Evaluation
BCHS 2528, Integrative Seminar in Minority Health and Health Disparities
10/14-9/15 PI, Level of care determination, PA Department of Aging and Office of Long-Term Care Living
6/15-9/15 PI, UPMC Community Health Needs Assessment
7/1/14-6/30/16 PI, Health promotion for victims of violence. Highmark Foundation
6/1/14-5/31/14 PI, Community violence prevention, Buhl Foundation
6/01/14-5/31/16 PI, Community Violence Prevention, RK Mellon Foundation
1/1/14-12/31/16 PI, Hospital Trauma Services Intervention, Hillman Family Foundations
4/01/11-3/31/16 PI, ACISR for Late-Life Depression Prevention (Project 1) NIH, NIMH, P30MH090333
12/23/10-11/20/15 PI, End of Life in the Very Old, NIH NINR, R01 NR012459
3/01/15-2/28/20 Co-PI, University of Pittsburgh Prevention Research Center, CDC, U48 DP001918
Selected publications, 2016-17:
Albert SM, Raviotta J, Lin CJ, Edelstein O, Smith KJ. Cost Effectiveness of a Statewide Falls Prevention Program: Healthy Steps for Older Adults, Pennsylvania. Am J Managed Care 2016, 22: 294-300.
Albert SM, Lunney JR, Ye L, Boudreau R, Ives D, Satterfield S, Ayonayon, HN, Rubin SM, Newman AB, Harris T, for the Health ABC study. Symptom Burden and End of Life Treatment Preferences in the Very Old. J Pain Symptom Management 2016; 52(3):404-11.
Zgibor JC, Schlenk EA, Vater L, Kola S, Vander Bilt J, Woody S, Jacob ME, Lo-Ciganic WH, Brenckle A, Brandenstein J, Kwoh CK, Boudreau R, Albert S, Conroy M, Rodgers E, Newman AB. Partnership Building and Implementation of an Integrated Healthy-Aging Program. Progress Community Health Partnerships: Res Educ Action, 2016; 10(1): 123-132.
Pillemer F, Anhang R, Paone S, Martich GD, Albert SM, Updike G, Rudin R, Liu D, Mehrotra A. Direct Release of Test Results to Patients Increases Patient Engagement and Utilization of Care. PLoS One, 2016 Jun 23;11(6):e0154743. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0154743.
Mattos M, Sereika SM, Naples JG, Albert SM. Differences in Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonist Use in Rural and Urban Older Adults. Drugs - Real World Outcomes, 2016; 3(3): 289-296.
Agimi Y, Albert SM, Youk A, Documet P, Steiner C. Mandatory Physician Reporting of At Risk Drivers: The Older Driver Example. The Gerontologist, 2017; dos: 10.1093/geront/gnw209.
Zgibor JC, Ye, L, Boudreau RM, Conroy MB, Vander Bilt J, Rodgers EA, Schlenk, EA, Jacob ME, Brandenstein J, Albert SM, Newman AB. Community-based healthy aging interventions for older adults with arthritis and multimorbidity. J Community Health 2016; doi10:1007/s10900-016-0268-5.
Abraham O, Pu J, Schleiden L, Albert SM. Factors Contributing to Poor Satisfaction with Sleep and Healthcare SeekingBehavior in Older Adults. SleepHealth 2017; 3(1): 43-48.


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Dr.Gulani's dedication to inspire goes beyond eye surgeons to every level of society where he encourages people of all ages and all walks of life to excel. Besides "Changing lives" by helping people see the best they can with his artistic and individualized approach to each and every patient, he continues to mentor and guide people to follow their passion.
On this page you can see a brief glimpse into his endeavors that continues to have an impact worldwide.
Some of the most dignified physicians in the United States have one distinguishable trait in common- passion. As a pre-medical student with aspirations to excel in medicine, I searched for a way to break from the norms of modern-day healthcare largely due to the many deprived aspects of this field. Evolving range of issues, such as the lack of an available medical physician whom patients feel are truly dedicated to their mental and physical needs, have seriously challenged our healthcare system. To further aggravate the situation, the reduction from excellence to mediocrity in patient-care relationships has caused a further suppression of communication among doctors and their patients. However, I have been privileged with a momentous opportunity to meet a physician who is truly a divine influence in providing a level of superiority, unlike what we have been accustomed to. Dr. Arun C. Gulani, director of the Gulani Vision Institute, invited me to pursue an observership and what I experienced has provoked me to infuse your ideas about the foundation of medicine, how patients have been treated, and patients should be treated.
Melisa Kulauzovic
Ludwig-Maximilian University, Munich, Germany.
I have in my observership at Gulani Vision Institute witnessed one of the most unique and trademark type of patient care and outcomes which is not seen anywhere in the world.
Excellent results, honest opinions, personalized well customized treatments where every patient is treated like Dr. Gulani's own family. Brain-Storming for each patient's best vision. Unconventional though logical concepts but absolute bang on 20/20 outcomes even in most complex situations.
I will utilize these approaches asap for vision 20/20 when I get back to India.
Dr. Gulani is Beyond words; most humble, honest, selfless practice, least marketing, no commercial gimmicks and high ethics business with miraculous care for all including complex, disheartened patients.
I would say Dr. Gulani is an ICON! A trend-setter, unconventional hero, magician of ophthalmic surgery world.
Dr. Nagendra Shah; Associate Professor & Eye Surgeon
Bombay Hospital and Institute of Medical Science
Mumbai, INDIA
I am a 2nd year medical student at Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL
I had a wonderful experience at Gulani Vision Institute. Dr. Gulani always took time between patients to make sure I understood his thought processes and patient recommendations.
I learnt a great deal regarding ophthalmology while observing Dr. Gulani. Dr. Gulani stressed that safety, logic, and ethic were the primary objectives in treating patients and that on should consider vision as a whole while treating patients, not just correcting one problem. These are philosophies that I intend to make the basis of my future practice.
It was most enjoyable. I saw how rewarding correcting people's vision is. The patients all did remarkably well and were very greatful for their new ability to see. As Dr.Gulani says, "everyone deserves to have good vision".
Dr. Gulani always took time to explain every detail of his thought process providing sound scientific-based evidence as justification for his actions. He always made sure I understood why something was the case and repeatedly asked me if I had any questions going far above my expectations.
Dr. Gulani has trained universally and demonstrates his knowledge of ocular variants around the world on a regular basis.
The staff at Gulani vision Institute is Excellent, friendly, and very helpful.
I honestly believe Dr. Gulani to be a great physician. He always puts his patient's interests above his own, never pressuring them or making economically driven decisions. He takes into account each patient's unique circumstances and comes up with an individualized plan to correct his/her vision as a whole. His passion for the field is not only demonstrated in his practice but also in his teaching.
I would love for my patients to hug me like they do Dr. Gulani
Neil K. Mayer
Medical Resident: Nova Southeastern University
The experience that I gained here could only be considered a "once in a lifetime opportunity". As a person who has just began to understand this field, I feel that I have already gained a vast amount of knowledge in the short time that I have been here. I was able to learn many of the ocular pathology of the eye and was able to watch many clinical procedures that were done. Dr. Gulani always took the time to explain to me what was going on.
Being able to work with Dr. Gulani has been a great pleasure. As an intern under Dr. Gulani, I felt that he always went out of his way to help me gain a thorough insight of this field. When I did not understand anything quite clearly, Dr. Gulani took time out to explain it. Dr. Gulani also went as far as to supply me with books on ophthalmology so that I could get an in depth knowledge of this field. I also felt that Dr. Gulani treated me with dignity and respect. He did not look over my shoulder at everything that I did, but allowed me to work freely on many projects that were assigned to me. I felt as if I was one of his colleague, and not just an ordinary intern.
The Gulani Vision staff has always gone out of their way to make everyone feel at home. Everyone here enjoys works what they do and always do a little more to make it better. I felt that everyone here always go out of their own way to make this place even more successfull. This stretches from making courtesy calls to check up on patients and to bringing in snacks and drinks for patients on the day of surgery.
The atmosphere that one would get when walking into the Gulani Vision Institute is like being at home. Dr. Gulani and his staff does so much to make every patients feel relaxed. Everyone that walks through the office is greeted in a fashionable manner. Concerns that are generally expressed, such as ocular symptoms, are taken into account the minute that the patient comes in. This, I see, is a very important criteria for any office, as it really helps the patient throughout the time that he or she is there.
I am so inspired that I have decided to become an eye doctor myself
Choung Dao
University Of North Florida (2005)
(Dr. Choung got accepted into School of Optometry in Boston and visited us in 2009)
My Experience Shadowing the World's Visionary
I learnt from Dr.Gulani about being compassionate to patients, colleagues and staff, about raising the bar on ourselves to deliver the best and about translating innovation into standard of care.The difference with many physicians I have shadowed so far and Dr. Gulani is his commitment to patient's surgical outcomes, vision >20/20, giving his cell phone, being on a first name basis, etc.
Dr. Gulani has given me a valuable insight into the true virtues and realities of medicine, ultimately helping me understand principles of compassion and thought that separates a great surgeon from a "routine"one.Aspiring for perfection in every patient and aiming for >20/20 vision while many other physicians would be ok with 20/20 vision.Dr. Gulani's focus solely on the patient and the magnitude of care is yet to be matched by any other physician I have shadowed.
I witnessed Dr. Gulani's great interaction and care for patients which gives them much knowledge of ophthalmology to a degree that "Patients know more than many other eye doctors they may have visited before seeking Dr.Gulani."Although I am still in high-school, Dr. Gulani had given me so much attention and time but most importantly, taught me values I will take with me forever. Dr. Gulani has shown me how dedication to the well-being of others is fundamental to improving patient care as a physician.
Dr. Gulani, and now, I feel that staff should be a family that is developed through a mutually professional relationship.I admire Dr. Gulani's work at sharing his approach to medicine to eye surgeons around the world.This dedication of patient care ranking well over financial incentive truly inspires me and so I develop both an understanding and growth in moral values as a student and as a person.This experience will help me understand what fundamental characteristics make-up a world renowned physician and how I, too, can mature to be like one.
Mr. Mohan Ravi
North Western University
(Dr. Gulani while teaching at the American Academy Conference in Chicago visited Mohan at Kellogg - Northwestern University, where he aspired to be after training at GulaniVision.)
"We traveled from across the globe to Jacksonville to study under Dr. Gulani and learn his LASIK techniques and advanced Vision Corrective Procedures. He is a rare combination of an excellent surgeon, a great teacher and a caring physician.
Dr. Choeng Jiwarsen & Dr. Aphorn Phengratsami –
Lasik Surgeons – Thailand
When I entered Gulani Vision Institute as a Fellow, little did I know that just a few months later I would have the vision of an artist; the vision that is an essential part to learning the Art of vision surgery.
Creativity is core to both science and art. Not every great piece of art was completed by the artist who conceived it. A fitting example of this is the statue of David, which required the brilliance of Michelangelo to complete the statue that was an unfinished project started 40 years earlier by Agostino di Duccio. Michelangelo's David, unlike his other works was not created from a raw and untouched stone (or marble), rather he instilled his own brilliance to his predecessor's unfinished work. As with art, at Gulani Vision Institute, I have seen Dr. Gulani create a vision masterpiece for every eye. He instills his own brilliance and his pioneering technique into reshaping the corneal defects of patients who have had an unsuccessful corneal surgery previously. I have seen patients with Lasik complications, corneal scars, and grade 4 keratoconus going home with a vision of 20/20!
My Eye Opening Experience at Gulani Vision Institute
"Vision for the world", these are the words I saw as I entered in Gulani Vision Institute on my first day as a fellow doctor under Dr. Arun Gulani. Being new at his office and ignorant about GVI's capability, the very first thing which came to my mind was, "how this can be possible?". But at Gulani Vision Institute this is possible. I cannot say much about a person or institute where I started working just few days ago but I certainly want to share the mind blowing experiences I had at Gulani Vision Institute. My just one day experience was enough to prove the capability of GVI to change the vision of the entire world.


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Projector kit in Delhi
We are well known projector lamp and spares dealer. We offer our services in many cities of India. North India is main service centre of PLC. Projector ceiling mount are also given to customer. We offer varieties of projector spares to our customer. We are best dealer of projector spares and projector lamps in Delhi and in many cities of India.
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Chelsea Penthouse
Our client, a set designer, inspired us to fill this Chelsea penthouse with surprises. We masked the entry closet behind panels designed to house a collection of heirloom Chinese screens. In the library, pivoting bookcases also hide a secret Murphy bed. The spiral stair is glowing glass, lit by a skylight above. We used a giant cube to separate and define the public rooms, then cut a fireplace into its rabbeted corner. Lastly, upstairs, a wall of fiber-optic tubes divides bedroom from bath.
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Recruitment starting now!
We are interested in developing a better understanding of why some teenagers and young adults are highly perceptive to emotions displayed by others, while others are not. This may provide vital clues for understanding how teenagers and young adults interact with the world around them. Further, it may help us to better understand the progression of mental illness. We are particularly curious to determine if this changes as a function of time or development, over the course of one year.
The project utilize electroencephalography (EEG), to examine the timing of brain functions associated with perceiving emotional images.
Participants will be screened in a short 1.5 hour interview, and if they are a good fit for the study, invited for an interview (3 hours) and 2 2-hour EEG sessions.
Then, in one year, we will invite back these same participants.
All participation will be compensated ($30 per hour), and we will cover travel and parking.


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New Delhi, Feb 7, 2017: From kundan and silver jewellery of Rajasthan to the pearls of Hyderabad, the ongoing jewellery exhibition-cum-sale "Abhushan" brings an exquisite collection of handcrafted pieces.
Organised at the Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India (CCIC) here at Janpath, the exhibition showcases some of antique jewellery as well as contemporary crafted pieces.
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Starting from Rs 1,500 and going up to Rs 40 000, Abhushan offers a wide range of exclusive statement jewellery pieces in ethnic silver, gold plated silver, pearls, semi-precious stones, lac and temple jewellery.
"We want to promote Indian craftsmanship and present their creations with a view to increase awareness about handcrafted jewellery, to a wider audience," Anubha Marwa, Deputy Manager, CCIC, told IANS.
"Like the 'Thewa' gold jewellery from Rajasthan has been specially crafted by Padma awardee artist Mahesh Soni. There were some new collections, specially those which are from Gujarat and these pieces are very carefully handcrafted," Marwa added.
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The exhibition presents some exclusive range of neck pieces with variety of designs, from heavy pieces to light weight ones. There are also huge collection of earrings — jhumkas, studs, chandelier, drop and hoops.
There are also anklets and bead bracelets.
The exhibition is on till February 15. (IANS)


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Friday Fun 'n' Games – Bloxorz
- Posted by Conan on September 12th, 2008 filed in Fun and Games
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Were you one of those kids who always tried to fit the proverbial square peg into the round hole? Well fear not! Bloxorz provides you the satisfaction of trying to get the square peg into the square hole. As always, there are a few caveats. You move the square peg with your arrow keys and the block moves end-over-end as you gleefully navigate the levels you are created. The goal is to stand the block up so that it falls into the hole and thus, completes the level.
There are various switches that manipulate the level, and if any part of the block falls off the board the whole thing goes to hell and you have to start the level from scratch. This game involves a fair grasp of spacial perception and if you are one of those people who instantly grasped the concept of parallel parking you stand to do fairly well. If not, well, don't you think it's time to learn to parallel park? I mean really, people.
Enjoy the blocky goodness and here's hoping this week's offering doesn't infuriate my fellow sidewhites blogger quite as much as last week's.
2 Responses to "Friday Fun 'n' Games – Bloxorz"
Walter Says:
September 12th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Man, this was fun!
teambuildingexercise99 Says:
September 14th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
just thought you should know that walter is now addicted to online gaming. you've created a monster!


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Essence Lays Off Digital Team [Updated]
After relaunching their website last week, Essence magazine laid off its web team today citing budgetary reasons.
"They told us it was downsizing," says one Essence employee. "We're very confused. We worked so hard for the relaunch."
Another insider tells J'sticks: "This is normal practice. Companines relaunch with new [site] schemes that allow them to do more with less, then they cut staff."
In addition to letting go of the web team, Essence also let go of some magazine staffers.
The site's managing editor, Emil Wilbekin, is still on staff. Steven Psyllos, deputy editor for Essence.com remains as does the photo editor.
Otherwise the ENTIRE web team is gone, appx 12-15 ppl.
4 cuts from Essence staff include: Fashion Assistant,Work & Weath Assistant, one of 3 deputy editors and a special projects director who's been with the magazine since the 70s.


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Einstein's largest mathematical contribution was the general theory of relativity, as well as the necessary mathematical equations that explained it. His theory of relativity employed 16 equations, which are known as Einstein field equations.
Einstein's 16 field equations describe the gravitational effects produced by mass within general relativity. They describe the general theory of relativity, which explains that time is not objective, but rather dependent on an observer. One prominent equation that arose from the theory of relativity is what's known as mass-energy equivalence, which says that the mass of any system is the measure of its energy content.


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Albert Belle, 1993 Upper Deck Checklist
Position: Designated hitter, outfield
Value of card: One letter of complaint
Key 1992 stat: Infinite anger
An emotional pop quiz:
Why is Albert Belle so mad?
A) He can't find his eye-black remover.
B) This bat wasn't corked nearly enough.
C) The cultural insensitivity going on behind him.
D) The continuous nonsense going on inside him.
E) He's allergic to feathers.
F) He's Albert Belle. He's ALWAYS mad.
at 10:36 PM
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Current Collage exhibition at the Lounge Lab is the work of our faculty member Martha Bloom
Bloom attended Green Mountain College in Vermont, the Art Institute of Boston, the Bob Blackburn Printmaking Workshop and The Art Students League from 1972-79. At The Art Students League she won the McDowell Traveling scholarship, several merit scholarships and a Certificate of Completion in Fine Arts Graphics in 1974. Her teaching career spans thirty years as an instructor for young people at the Art Students League; the Silvermine School of Art, New Canaan, CT; and the National Academy. Bloom has also taught many outreach programs for art centers and museums around the country. Her own work in mixed mediums, including her photographs, has been widely collected and exhibited at Midtown Payson Gallery and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Library of Congress, to name a few.
Bloom teaches
Collage and Assemblage
Printmaking: Experiences and Self Expression


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How Can I Comfort My Child before and after Shots?
As parents, we have a tremendous amount of power when it comes to comforting our children. The same is true when a child receives vaccinations. To make the process as smooth as possible, try some or all of the suggestions below.
(Adapted from "Parents Can Help Reduce Pain And Anxiety From Vaccinations")
Before and during the shots:
Talk to your child on the morning of the shot and walk through the events of the day, including the medical visit and shot. Then talk about the next event so that your child focuses beyond the vaccination (e.g., "We're going out for ice cream afterward").
Remind older children that vaccines are part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, just like using a car seat and seat belts for safety.
When it's time to get the shot, the most important thing you can do is remain calm. Your child knows right away when you're feeling anxious, and she will feel more anxious as a result.
Your child's position during the shot can make a difference. Try holding your child in a way that's more like being hugged and less like being restrained. Letting an older child remain upright establishes a sense of control and decreases fear.
Skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding, or pacifiers may soothe your baby during a shot. Drinking sugar water before or during the shots can provide some relief from pain, perhaps by replacing the plain with a pleasurable sensation.
With older children, try taking deep breaths. The child can leave loose the arm receiving the shot, take in a deep breath before the shot, and then release a full, relaxing breath out during the shot. Focusing on one's breath provides a distraction that may compete with the pain.
Talk to your medical provider about using a numbing agent before the shot, like 4% lidocaine cream (available over-the-counter at most pharmacies). It is applied to the skin and numbs the area so that the shot is less painful.
Ask your medical provider about a shot blocker, which is a plastic tool that blocks the pain from the needle's insertion. If your provider doesn't have one, you can buy it online or at most pharmacies.
After the shots:
(Adapted from the Immunization Action Coalition, "After the Shots . . . ")
Immediately after the shot, try to distract your child with a game, a cartoon, a stuffed animal, or a song. Don't dwell on the shot once it's over. Emphasize what went well and then move on.
If your child is fussy after vaccination or develops a fever, you can give acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) to reduce discomfort. If your child is uncomfortable for more than 24 hours, or the fever reaches a temperature that your medical provider has told you to be concerned about, call your provider.
If your child's arm or leg is swollen, hot, or red, apply a clean, cool, wet washcloth over the sore for comfort. If the redness or tenderness increases after 24 hours, call your medical provider.
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Young Adults
Turning Eighteen
- If you have a child turning 18, you need to apply for disability before he/she turns 19. Your child is currently enrolled on Medicaid as a child (under the age of 19) who is receiving waiver services. The age limit for this type of Medicaid is 19 years of age. When the child turns 19, Medicaid will automatically be cancelled unless there is a disability determination from DDS (Medicaid Disability Determination) or Social Security. The Social Security Administration's August 2016 Publication – "What You Need to Know About Your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) When You Turn 18."
- You can file an SSI application on his behalf the month after he/she turned 18. Or if you do not want to apply for SSI benefits, you can request DDS for a determination from them.
- Tips:
- Apply for SSI – Fill out the online disability report to get the process started; and
- Schedule an appointment with a Social Security representative to complete the process. If you do not wish to fill out the online disability report, contact SSA for an appointment. To make an appointment, call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday or contact your local Social Security office.
- Take the first available appointment, even if you have to take time off work or pull your child out of school. By all means make an appointment and don't just show up at your local SSA office. My local SSA office was a mob scene the day of my son's appointment…the line of people without appointments went out the door and didn't seem to move. Worse than the DMV. If that's the scene on the day of your appointment, tell the guard that you have an appointment and they'll walk you to the front of the line to check in.
- Bring all relevant medical records.
- The SSA will not process your application unless you have set up a representative payee account so benefits can be deposited electronically. Open a representative payee bank account before your appointment. If your bank doesn't know how to do this, show them page 13 of SSA's guide for representative payees. Bring the name/address of the bank, routing number, and account number to your appointment. Better yet, have the bank fill out a direct deposit form for you if possible, and bring that to your appointment at the SSA.
- If your child has any assets, bring current bank/brokerage statements, copies of savings bonds, and any other proof of the current value of the assets. If you say that your child has assets but don't bring proof of their value, the SSA will hold off on processing your application until you provide proof. Remember that a Medicaid recipient can have no more than $2,000 of assets in his or her name."
- Secondary School:
- Individuals with IEPs are eligible to stay in the school system until the age of 22.
- http://www.wrightslaw.com | http://www.ttaconline.org
- Post-Secondary Programs:
- VCU's Center on Transition Innovations – The VA Dept. of Education and VCU have created a statewide resource for teachers, parents, and students on the topic of transition. There are practical tips, evidence-based practices, and information on projects, as well as training on transition topics including employment and independent living.
- ACE-IT in College – "There are several program-based college options offered in Virginia; however, information is unclear about the usage of inclusive, individualized, supported education models with students with Intellectual and other developmental disabilities on Virginia's two and four-year campuses. Through a federal grant, the Partnership and the Rehabilitation Research & Training Center are supporting Virginia Commonwealth University students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (aged 18- 26) in a 30-month inclusive, individualized college experience – students leave with a certificate."
- GMU – Mason LIFE – "an innovative post-secondary program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who desire a university experience in a supportive academic environment. The mission of the Mason LIFE Program is a dual purpose. The first is to provide a supportive academic environment for our students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The second is to supply an apprenticeship for George Mason University students. The Mason LIFE Program presents our George Mason students opportunities such as: instructor, resident adviser, internship, practicum, independent study, field work, mentor, Best Buddy, and volunteer to gain important experiences and knowledge to work successfully with students with intellectual and developmental disabilities."
- I'm Determined – Yearly summit in Virginia.
- Youth Leadership Academy (via VBPD) – "The program seeks to empower young people with disabilities to further develop their leadership skills. Students from communities throughout Virginia, participate in a wide range of activities and learning experiences during the four day Youth Leadership Academy set on a university campus." For rising Juniors and Seniors (returning to high school for at least one year)
- Guardianship vs. Supported Decision-Making vs. Power of Attorney | Supported Decision-Making as an Alternative to Guardianship Video Series
- Know Your Rights – a visual chart
- Young Adult Participation – Person-Centered Planning Process
- Transition Steps by Elsie Gladding
- Personal Leadership Plan: A Path to Success! (in three months increments)
Other Great Resources
- Youth Resource Alliance
- The National Council on Independent Living Youth Blog
- Special Needs Trusts – "The purpose of SNTs is to enable people with disabilities to derive the greatest possible benefit from family money, financial settlements, financial, gifts, and other awards of money and assets, in addition to any public benefits and services to which they have entitlement."
- The Center for Parent Information and Resources "serves as a central resource of information and products to the community of Parent Training Information (PTI) Centers and the Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs), so that they can focus their efforts on serving families of children with disabilities. The CPIR places "user-centered processes" at its core. Because PTIs and CPRCs are the main focus of our work, the CPIR is designed to gather Parent Center perspectives at each step along the way."


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Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Somehow, I never got into Radiohead. It just flew by, like a Frisbee that maybe I was supposed to catch but I had headphones on and just kept walking. Maybe it was because I'd had my share of head-related band names. I listened to Blenderhead, a Christian punk band (I know, I cringe too, but they were good!), and I had friends that listened to Motörhead, and I think I might've spent an odd week or two rocking out to Machine Head. But no Radiohead.
I certainly should've been a fan. I became a preteen music geek in the era of Weezer, Smashing Pumpkins, and Nirvana. In high school, my social circle was dominated by a group of friends with similarly obsessive musical tastes. This was just moments before Napster made high-intake musical treasure-hunting easy, back when you had to talk to touring bands, see shows by bands you'd never heard of, and—shock and horror!—go to actual record stores, preferably dingy, dusty places run by eccentric, overweight guys with beards who were living below the poverty line in an attic by the train tracks. The goal was always to be the guy to "break" a new band to the home scene, so the trick, basically, was to listen to and assess as much music as humanly possible (which explains some of my tendencies today). Later, my first published writing was (pretty bad) music criticism, in one of those fat, overstuffed, insidery music zines that caters to people who can name every single one of Tim Kinsella's side projects.
So theoretically, I was target number one for Radiohead fandom. But aside from the obvious stuff ("Creep," "Everything in its Right Place"), I remained basically oblivious until In Rainbows hit. So I come at the album almost completely blank, not invested in or against the band at all, which I gather is odd, since pretty much everyone who's dabbled in music nerdery seems to have some sort of opinion.
The first thing I should say about it is that you need to listen to it on good speakers, and preferably some sort of four or five speaker setup. This is partly because the album works best when you give it the chance to envelop you. You don't want songs like "All I Need" to come at you; you want them to surround you. Many of the tracks on the album have an almost liquid quality, producing big, gushing waves of sound.
You also want to find a high-end setup in part because the production is so nuanced, so careful and detailed, that it's tough to appreciate without quality reproduction. The classic iPod headphones, for example, are probably not going to let you hear record in anything resembling glory.
But heard on the right set of speakers, the production is pretty astounding. Almost all the innovation in musical production these days is in hip-hop. Kanye West, Timbaland (working by himself and with various collaborators), and M.I.A. have done some exceptional work this year, turning out albums that are near-perfect combinations of experimental, accessible, and exciting.
The world of rock production, in comparison, is stale. Much as I enjoyed, say, the new Foo Fighters album, it made almost no attempt to innovate, or even push the band's sound much beyond where it's stayed for the last decade. Radiohead's sonics prove that the world of rock recording is not entirely inert. The bass and drums have an eerily direct quality, almost like electronic reproductions, but without the thin sound that almost inevitably results from faking instruments. Meanwhile, the guitars have this lovely, compact timbre, as if you'd stuck your ear right next to a very high-quality amp turned to a very low volume.
Everything on the album simply sounds marvelous. There's a sheen of luxury covering every sound; it's all been buffed and polished to perfection, and crafted only from the highest quality materials.
If there's a problem, it's that almost all of the album's pleasures can be traced, in one way or another, to the production. Other than "15 Steps," which boasts a dizzyingly complex percussion line, like a marching band drum cadence disintegrated and then rebuilt in space by intelligent robots, only "Bodysnatchers," and maybe "Jigsaw Falling into Place," really have hooks.
The others just don't seem to have much to them. Compositionally complex as they may be, they're a fog, wispy and ethereal, a great gaseous mass of mood. It's not so much a collection of songs as a aural description of a feeling. This, generally, makes it good reading and writing music, good thinking music, good graphic-design music, good morning-drive music (when NPR is blathering on during a fund-raising drive, anyway)—essentially, good music to comfortably engage your brain while it's doing something else.
In other words, Radiohead has managed to make the world's best elevator muzak album, at once brilliant and slightly boring. It's enough to make me want to spend time going through their back catalog (which I've already started doing, but not enough to really form an opinion). But it's not enough for me, after a decade or so of hearing about Radiohead but paying little attention, to really understand what all the fuss has been about


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Kryon Tasmania Adventure 2018
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An author and professor who has worked at the highest tiers of business and economics in the United States and India, Gita Surie, Ph.D., believes an innovative and creative mind will overcome any obstacle.
When that obstacle is today's economy, Dr. Surie believes that as long as Adelphi students—indeed, the citizens of this country—keep thinking in creative ways to produce innovated technology or products, they will find success.
"The U.S., in the past, has had the reputation to be an innovative and creative country," said Dr. Surie, a feat that has warranted the United States great influence in the world. "[The U.S. has] always been a beacon of entrepreneurship…I think what's good about that is people want to emulate it."
According to Dr. Surie, the goal is to get Adelphi students and U.S. citizens to remember that innovative minds thinking of new ideas and implementing them will boost the economic standing of any country they live in.
"The more people you have who are vested in the success of the U.S., the more likely it is that the U.S. will remain a leader," Dr. Surie said.
The trick is tapping in to a student's aspirations, something Dr. Surie achieves by coaching them to think like an entrepreneur. To kick-start her students' ideas, Dr. Surie gives each of her students a project to create a marketable product.
The project has resulted in working prototypes of innovative products, including an on-the-go solar cellphone charger, cool wipes and a pet tracker, among others.
"[These students] are energetic, enthusiastic and they're the ones that keep me going," she said. "I'd like to [see my] students do brilliantly in the business world and set great examples."
In addition to teaching Strategic Management and Management of Technology and Innovation, working on committees and the Executive-in-Residence Program, Dr. Surie has written a book titled Knowledge, Organizational Evolution and Market Creations: The Globalization of Indian Firms from Steel to Software, published in 2008.
She hasn't stopped there. Along with multiple journal and book chapter publications, Dr. Surie is working on her second book, tentatively titled Ecologies of Innovation, dealing with technology at the national level in the renewable biofuel, solar and wind sectors of renewable energy.


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Facing Giants and Jigsaw Love Letters
Every story has more to it than what meets the eye.
When I was a little girl, my grandfather sent me a letter all the way from Arizona.
When I tore open the white envelope, a sea of tiny jigsaw pieces and giggles spilled over my kitchen counter. Instead of a letter on notebook paper or stationary, Grandpa had sent me a puzzle with a note on it!
I slid my science homework aside to let my potted plant talk to it about photosynthesis, fished a couple fallen puzzle pieces out of my Rice Crispy bowl, and got right to work on my message from Grandpa.
I started with the outside first, assembling the cardboard pieces one by one until I got to the center. It wasn't as easy there, because I had no idea what it was supposed to look like, but the structure of the outside pieces gave me the needed framework to finish the whole picture.
Most of us have heard the story about the boy who killed a nine-foot man with a single smooth stone.
David, a sheep herder from Judah, has been celebrated across the centuries for his reality-defying bravery and "impressive" resume.
But David, like every headline-hero, has more to his story than Michelangelo sculpted.
David grew up on a farm like me. He also lived in the shadow of his older brothers' accomplishments. I know what that feels like.
He worked long lonely hours under the sun, but found joy in his music.
On the day that brought him fame, his intention was not to march into battle slinging stones. He showed up to take food to his brothers where they were fighting. They didn't say thank you.
But it was there that he saw the giant who was terrifying David's people. It was there, in his dusty sandals and sheep-smelling tunic, that he was called to adventure.
We know that this is the part in the story where David, the young shepard boy runs out to the frontline, toward the career-soldier, to victoriously lodge a stone into the giants brain before removing the soldier's monstrous head with his own monstrous sword.
Pretty heroic, right?
But the part we often don't hear in this tale is that this isn't David's first encounter with difficulty. While his brothers were off fighting wars, David was left alone to protect his sheep from predators. When wild dogs came for a lamb, he chased them away. When a bear came to steal from his herd, he struck it down.
He had even rescued his sheep from the jaws of a Lion.
When it came to saving his people from the sword of the giant, David was not afraid. Because the events of his life had prepared him.
God didn't send David a letter with a to-do list featuring "Slay a 9-foot Giant" at number one. Instead, God gave David one puzzle piece at a time. Starting with the outside edges before easing into the center. David also did a lot of dumb things, and even some horrible things, dark puzzle pieces included in the picture.
I never received a gold-embossed to-do list either. The plan all along was not "1. Leave your family and everything you know to start a new life in one of the largest cities in the world."
There was no bullet point that read "Go into a corporate company full of black-clad professionals three times your age."
No, God gave me one puzzle piece at a time, starting with the outside edges.
When I start a puzzle, I always reach for the four corners first. Four first steps. Simple enough.
Four Corners that Prepared me for Giants:
With my four corners in place, the rest started to flow. Like the puzzle my grandpa sent me so long ago, there was no box to show me the completed picture. I had no idea where I was going, but I had my four corners firmly set into Christ. One puzzle piece after another. The people I "randomly" met helped me set the next piece. The times I fell down, or dropped a piece into my cereal, I was able to take a step back, look at my framework, and try again.
Some days I feel so ashamed and I ask God how He could use someone as worthless as me. Or how an experience that broke my heart could ever be useful. But then I remember my Grandpa and the puzzle he sent me. I remember the words "I love you," printed in his hand in bold blue ink across the backs of many different jigsaw pieces. I remember David and the lions he killed before he ever had to step out into battle.
Maybe a few pieces to your puzzle are missing.
Maybe you're missing the bit that shows you why your daddy was taken from you when you were ten years old. Maybe you don't know why those kids were so mean to you in school. When are things going to start getting better, easier, happier? Maybe you haven't found the core section of the puzzle where God has written his his love for you all over.
I haven't found all of those pieces. But that's what faith is. It's believing that your puzzle isn't completed yet, and that someday you'll be left with the most beautiful love note you've ever seen. Maybe you haven't found it spelled out in blue letters, but it's there in every crack. It's there in every loop and every cardboard piece.
Heroes are not marble figures. They're humans burdened by the fall.
Heroes are humans like you and me. Crafted, cultivated, and developed over years of experiences. Cherished, loved, and taken care of beyond anything we could ever imagine.


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Library Media Center
The Library Media Center is a valuable resource to all students at Alhambra, whether you visit the library here at school or make use of the online databases from home. The Library Media Center is your first stop to check out a good book to read or to start your research paper.
Library Media Center Hours
Monday: 7:15 - 3:00
Tuesday: 7:15 - 3:00
Wednesday: 7:30 - 2:15
Thursday: 7:15 - 3:00
Friday: 7:15 - 3:00
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Mary Rittenhouse, Teacher Librarian, ex 1837
Aimee Roderick, Library Media Assistant , ex 1818
Phone 925.335.5810


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Ingate Systems has introduced the Ingate SIParator 96, an enterprise-class Session Border Controller (E-SBC), and the Ingate Firewall 2960. These two high-capacity products enable secure SIP communications such as SIP trunking and Unified Communications beyond the protected enterprise network.
The firewalls and SIParators solve SIP's NAT and firewall traversal issues. They allow businesses to adopt and use SIP communications -- including SIP trunking -- to reach users not only within the local area network but outside the enterprise as well.
The firewalls provide enterprise-class security for all SIP and data traffic. The SIParators work seamlessly with existing firewalls and allow the traversal of SIP traffic through the enterprise edge, securing SIP traffic while leaving the firewalling of data to the existing security device.
Steven Johnson, President, Ingate Systems: "Businesses are accelerating their adoption of SIP trunking and are beginning to expand their use of SIP to Unified Communications," said Steven Johnson, president of Ingate Systems. "This is generating a demand for proven solutions like Ingate's E-SBCs that can handle the rise in SIP usage."
To find out more about Ingate Systems (News - Alert), visit the company at ITEXPO West 2010. To be held Oct. 4 to 6 in Los Angeles, ITEXPO (News - Alert) is the world's premier IP communications event. Visit Ingate Systems in Room 403A. Don't wait. Register now.


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Henderson Cancer Treatment Center
The physicians, nurses and staff at Comprehensive Cancer Centers' Henderson cancer treatment center provides medical oncology, hematology radiation oncology and cancer genetic counseling services to patients in Nevada and from out-of-state.
The practice, which is affiliated with The US Oncology Network, also offers access to groundbreaking clinical research studies so they never have to travel out of state to receive world-class cancer care. Patient care and satisfaction is very important to us, so we strive to provide the best care possible.
It is our goal to be the strongest ally in the fight against cancer and our team will do everything we can to provide compassionate care during your treatment.
Henderson Cancer Treatment Center Address
10001 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite 108
Henderson, Nevada 89052
Tel: 702.952.3444
Fax: 702.952.3494
Radiation Fax: 702.952.3485
Henderson Cancer Treatment Center Physicians
*Michael J. Anderson, MD
Khoi Dao, MD
G. H. Kashef, MD
Rupesh J. Parikh, MD
*Matthew Schwartz, MD
Katelyne Atijera, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Samiyah Hoodbhoy, PA-C
*Radiation Oncologist
Henderson Cancer Treatment Center Specialties
Medical Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Clinical Research
Henderson Cancer Treatment Center Treatments & Services
Clinical Research
Lab Services
Financial Counseling
Radiation Therapy
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We're located on S. Eastern Avenue near St. Rose Parkway in the same parking lot as the St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Siena Campus.


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Wondering how to pay lic policy premium online through SBI net banking or SBI credit card? Well, SBI net banking is one of the easiest way if you have SBI savings account and net banking access for the same.
LIC of India is one of the largest insurance company in India and they are providing various ways to pay premium online or offline. You can say there are more than 10 ways to pay lic premium online. One of the popular way is through Net banking process which is similar for all leading banks in India like SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bandhan Bank etc.
In this article, I will try to share couple of ways you can use your SBI savings account money to pay your lic policy premium amount within due date by avoiding unnecessary penalties of late payment.
Pay LIC Policy premium online Using State Bank Savings Account
You can pay lic policy premium either by registering to lic of India website or without registering to LIC official website.
Pay lic premium online through sbi net banking with LIC registration
In this case, you have to login to your LIC of India account with the userid and password you have created.
After login to the dashboard, look for policy information area and find out how much premium is due.
There you will find option to pay the premium from there itself. On click of pay now, you will be redirected to a page where you can select various ways to pay LIC policy premium like net banking or credit card etc.
Here choose SBI net banking option and you will be redirected to SBI Online banking website where you have to provide the SBI net banking ID & Password to login and then pay the policy premium. You may get OTP to verify your transaction.
Pay lic policy premium online via SBI Net-banking without registration
Now, you don't want to register for LIC online website then also you can pay your through SBI net banking account easily.
First of all you have to login to your SBI net banking account through Online SBI portal.
Next you have to visit to Add Biller section where you have to add your lic policy as a biller in your account. Here is the screen shot you can refer after login to your SBI net banking account. Choose the Biller Name as "Life Insurance Corporation of India" and then provide various policy details mentioned below to register your policy with SBI account.
Nick Name *
Policy Number *
Installment Premium *
Email ID *
Receipt Type *
Mobile Number *
Configure auto pay settings: Auto Pay * Yes / No
Auto Pay Limit
Here, you can select AUTO PAY option if you want to pay your LIC policy premium automatically, then you can opt for this option. The amount will be deducted from your SBI savings account as per the policy premium term.
After successful addition, next you go to your Payment/Transfer section and then choose this newly added biller for payment or premium amount. Generally it will show you the due premium payment. To know your LIC policy premium details, you can refer to your policy or previous payment receipts.
So, how do you prefer to pay your LIC policy premium online? Do you have SBI net banking access? In that case you can easily use your SBI online banking account and pay your lic policy premium without worrying. Write a simple comment below and share how you are paying your policy premium online and how is your experience so far. Thanks for reading and sharing the article.


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Here we are in Senigallia, a beautiful town in the Marche, on the Adriatic Sea, known for its beach, so soft as to have received the title of velvet beach.
The Universal Hotel, a pleasant three stars hotel open all year round, is located right on the sea front. Take a short walk or a short ride (..we will give you the bicycle) and you will be directly to the harbor, opposite to the famous "Rotonda Sul Mare", or in the center, always animated, in every season, in the beautiful medieval square in front of the "Foro dell'Annonario" or under the "Portici di Ercolani".
With us you can enjoy a nice beach vacation, a business trip or days of sports, good food and relaxation, the latter to be lived in our Wellness Center Eden, at the hotel.
The Universal Hotel is for those who:
- Want to spend a relaxing and enjoyable holiday at Eden Spa and in an elegant suite
- Look for the summer holiday for himself and his family, in one of the safest, quiet and equipped beaches in Italy
- Organizes business trips and business meetings
- Loves cycling (and here can find any kind of cycle path and many tailored services) and sports in general (in Senigallia we have excellent facilities such as an International Roller Skating Rink, one of the best in Europe, an athletics field with 8 lanes, the Sports Palace and the Olympic Tennis Table Center)
- Love good food and want to discover the flavors of the Marche
- Is passionate about art and want to take the cultural itineraries of this land
The Universal Hotel is a member of Legambiente Turismo and it applies its directives (such as recycling, using environmentally friendly cleaning products and offering organic products and local ones) has installed solar panels, thus using the 'solar energy, a clean and renewable resource.


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On Tuesday, a video surfaced in which Justin Bieber slams former President Bill Clinton by shouting "F--- You Bill Clinton" while Windexing a picture of his face after peeing into a restaurant mop bucket.
The whole thing is super classy.
And although the video was allegedly from months ago, Bieber felt a need to apologize.
Both to his fans:
In life u will make mistakes and people will try and tear u down...but u gotta stay positive. Stay strong..and learn to be better..and..— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) July 10, 2013
...always live to serve others and The Lord. #growingeveryday— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) July 10, 2013
And Bill Clinton himself:
Hashtag #greatguy.
Prior to the tweet, "Extra" reports that Bieber reached out to Clinton and apologized for disrespecting him. The two, who have met before, reportedly had a great conversation.
"Clinton accepted Justin's apology," adds the "Extra" source. "And told the pop star to be conscious of the friends he keeps and to focus on the good work he is doing."
Judging by Bieber's friends' latest troublesome actions, the 19-year-old should really start listening to the former prez. Especially if he wants to stay on-again with girlfriend Selena Gomez.
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Airport To/From City
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is located 34km from Hong Kong Island, it is easy, convenient and relatively inexpensive to get to and from via Airport Express train, public bus and taxi.
Airport Express Train
Fastest option taking around 25 minutes to Hong Kong Station (central)
Frequent services: 10 minutes intervals from 05:54 to 00:00 and 12-minute intervals from 00:00 to 00:48 daily
Free shuttle bus from Kowloon and Hong Kong stations to major hotels
Group ticket promotion up to 40% available
Recommended to purchase Octopus card
Fare from Airport to Hong Kong Island: HK$100
Public Bus
Cheapest option available, suitable for budget traveler
To and from most parts of Hong Kong, widely accessible
Takes a much longer time compared to Airport Express Train
"A" route is the fastest service to the city
"N" route is the night service after midnight
Hong Kong Island and Kowloon are served by double deck "Cityflyer" buses and "external" buses operated by Citybus
Free wi-fi internet access is available on all buses on "Cityflyer" routes
The New Territories are served by double deck "Airbus" buses operated by Long Win Bus Company
Fare can be paid using Octopus Card or in cash (no change given, use exact if possible)
Fare from Airport to Hong Kong Island: HK$21 – HK$48
Buses useful for travellers include A21 (HK$33) to Hung Hom (for Kowloon), A11 (HK$40) for North Point (for Central and Causeway Bay) and A43 (HK$28) to Fanling (for Sheung Shui if travelling to Lo Wu). Journey time to Tsim Sha Tsui on the A21 is around one hour.
Hassle free, yet the most expensive option
Time depends on traffic
Fares are metered, no haggling
Taxis in Hong Kong are colour-coded according to their operating areas; Separate rows are designated for different types of taxi
Red Taxis serve all destinations throughout Hong Kong including the airport except Tung Chung Road and roads in south Lantau
Green Taxis serve only the New Territories and specific roads in Lantau
Blue Taxis serve all destinations in Lantau and the airport
Fare from Airport to Hong Kong Island: Approximately HK$300 – HK$350
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Linking MP Pay to Public Sector
Parliament is in another frenzy as IPSA, the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, has had its 10% pay rise for MPs bitterly rejected by many of the future recipients before they voted to accept it in full.
IPSA says that it isn't as good an offer as it looks since the golden goodbyes are being scrapped, fiddling expenses will become more difficult and the fantastic pensions are being trimmed a little. Sir Ian, the head of IPSA, says
In making this decision we are very aware of the strongly held views of many members of the public and by some MPs themselves.We have listened to those views.
We have made an important change to the way in which pay will be adjusted annually.
Over the last Parliament, MPs' pay increased by 2%, compared to 5% in the public sector and 10% in the whole economy. It is right that we make this one-off increase and then formally link MPs' pay to public sector pay.
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Gove's Cunning Plan to Recruit Better Teachers
The ongoing crisis in school Physics teaching was not improved much by the last government, leaving most lessons taught by biologists or chemists. Most English teachers have first class degrees, but a quarter of new Physics teachers have third class degrees, more than any other subject. This is for two main reasons.
First, physicists are drawn to the abstract and the impersonal, and so not many are cut out for the intense social experience that is teaching. This leaves teacher training colleges accepting almost anyone who applies.
Second, few qualified physicists and engineers are willing to work for the kind of salary that is intended to be attractive to people with English or History degrees. Industry pays what is needed to attract those with shortage skills.
The Education Minister, though, has a cunning plan: bar those with a third class degree from funded teacher training places. This will, apparently, make teaching more attractive to the better educated and improve the quality and standing of teaching as a profession. And, to give Gove some credit, there is some logic in this.
Courses Desirable
Modern students deciding on their career choices do see the most difficult to enter professions as the most desirable, so the elite students gravitate to Medicine, with its history of insufficient training places to train all the physicians we need. The restricted entry leads to high levels of salary and a social standing out of all proportion to the skills actually needed to work as a GP.
So Gove's solution is to raise the entry bar for prospective teachers, without a corresponding pay rise for those with shortage skills. Pay has not risen above inflation for the last decade, and it is still impossible for many schools to fill their Maths and Physics posts with specialists as a result.
The problem Gove has, though, is that teaching is a profession accepts anyone with a non-honours pass degree from a university which may only ask for two grade E's at A Level. Rejecting third class honours wholesale says that a Third in Physics from Oxford or in Engineering from Imperial College is not as desirable as a Lower Second Class degree in Textiles:Knit from the University of Westminster.
Shortage Skills
An engineering company short of skills or experience would offer a rewards package to attract the best people to apply, and then employ the best amongst the applicants.
Teaching will not become a desirable career for the best qualified and most able people until the salaries reflect the level of ability needed for each post. It takes more money to employ a good mathematician or physicist than it does to get high quality English teachers.
Does Gove have the courage to introduce differential pay in the face of the unions? The current funding squeeze is the perfect cover with the unions weakened, and will be the only chance for a generation. I won't be holding my breath.
Related posts:
How to Recruit a Physics Teacher
Biologists Shouldn't Teach Physics
Modular Physics Courses harm Learning
Lazy Teachers
Teachers have to be wary if they want to contribute to education discussions, and they have to tread especially carefully in discussions about children taking holidays in term time. Exchanges have a habit of turning towards the long school holidays, and how teachers dare complain about families taking pupils out for term time holidays. Or about workload. Or pay. Or, indeed, about anything. But it always comes back to the holidays.
And since teachers get 11 weeks holiday (plus the bank holidays), it is difficult to challenge the view that it is a valuable perk.
So why does it bug me when we are attacked for our lazyness? Because of the belief that worth can be measured in hours and the explicit assumption that long holidays equates with less work than other workers. And, generally, this is not true.
Government workload research regularly finds teacher hours around 50 hours per week term-time, which amounts to around 2000 hours per year, not including work done during the holidays (and this is verified by independent studies, such as from PWC). This compares to the figure for 'all professionals' of 39 hours which, taking 44 weeks worked (6 weeks holiday plus public holidays), comes to 1700 hours. Or, to put it another way, the average prefessional would need to work for 50 weeks of 39 hours to match the 39 weeks of 50 hours for the average teacher.
So, as they say, do the math.
Edited 19 May 2010