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Episode 118: Location based Push Notifications with Windows Azure Notification Hubs
In this episode Nick Harris and Chris Risner are joined by Elio Damaggio, Program Manager on the Windows Azure Notification Hubs team. During this episode you will learn how you can send easily implement location based/geotargeted push notifications using Windows Azure Notification Hubs. Examples of scenarios where this may be useful can include; contextual remionders, weather alerts, retargeting customers of a specific store, sending coupons and marketing promotions by region.

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text: It's not all about the planks at your feet. For skiers and snowboarders alike, your choice of outerwear will determine whether your day on the mountain is cozy and comfortable or wet, cold and miserable. Choose wisely, friends. Above: Eddie Bauer Neoteric Shell My go-to jacket for skiing is the Eddie Bauer Neoteric shell. It's cut with just enough room so that I can pack on the layers for the cold chair ride up, but it also breathes like a champ because it's made out of Polartec's NeoShell fabric. Unlike some other waterproof/breathable materials that only vent when enough heat builds up inside the jacket, Polartec NeoShell has what's called "constant two-way air flow." This means it's always working to keep your body temperature regulated. No jacket is going to get rid of all your extra heat, but this one does a better job than most. At $450 it's pricey, but still significantly less than some competing waterproof/breathable shells. — Jakob SchillerStio Women's Hometown Down Jacket The first thing you'll notice about this Stio jacket — right after its bright, waxy, orange-red finish — is how good it feels. In a category of coats known for being light and warm, this coat may in fact be the lightest and warmest of all. Made of breathable, wicking, silk-soft nylon packed with 800-fill down, the Hometown managed to face a dusting of wet snow without going lumpy and sodden. It's the water-repellent DownTec nano-polymer applied to the feathers that I have to thank for diminishing the downside of down. $275 — Kelli RubinHelly Hansen Odin H2Flow Jacket An updated application of one of our favorite pieces from last year's winter gear testing trip, Helly Hansen's Odin H2Flow jacket ($400) will work well for a wide range of snow sports. It features the company's proprietary waterproof/breathable Helly Tech material as well as a quick-venting insulation system — it uses the empty spaces cut out of the insulating lining to hold pockets of warm air that purge quickly when the jacket's vents are opened. On a cold, windy day at Heavenly, the Odin H2Flow felt as warm as a light puffy coat, minus the bulk, and the DWR-treated waterproof exterior repelled the snow that the clouds were spitting at us all morning. The stretch material allows the jacket to sport a slimmer fit, which makes it ideal for other winter sports like hiking and backpacking as well. If you take it backpacking, the zip-off snow skirt shaves a few ounces if you choose to take it along on trips where weight is an issue. — Billy BrownStrafe Nomad pants "Hey, who makes your pants?" The two young ladies sitting outside the lodge are screaming into the wind. I ignore them, because I'm old and soft. "Hey," they yell again. Turns out they're yelling at me. "They're made by a small manufacturer out of Aspen," I yell back like some sort of deranged Sam Kinison impersonator. Then I yell at them some more about the fact that the removable bib is a delight on a day like today. I may have also yelled at them to get off my lawn, but I've trauma-blocked the experience, so I'll never know. One thing is clear: these pants are worth yelling about. $400 — Jim MerithewVolcom Faith Pullover Jacket Pullovers can be a mixed bag. The lack of a full-length zipper down the front of the jacket increases water- and wind-resistance, but it's a pain in the ass up pull a jacket over your head, especially when you're wearing a helmet. Volcom's Faith Pullover jacket ($220) nails the former – the 10k/10k waterproof/breathable 2-layer fabric is unbroken, which means moisture is going to have a hell of a time breaking in. The high chin guard was great for blocking wind on Heavenly's higher runs, and the suede chin guard lining felt downright cozy. The helmet-compatible hood has a wire brim, so you can adjust it to suit your melon, no matter what the shape, and the off-center half-zip in the front kept my chin happy while I hunkered down on ski lifts. And the potential downside of pulling that sucker on over the helmet? The zipper running up the side and half-zip opening at the neck took care of that. — Billy BrownEider Whistler JKT M Keeping warm. That's the number one job of a jacket on the mountain. Number two is having enough pockets to stash your lift ticket, granola bar, MP3 player, and glove liners in case the clouds on the horizon create a weather situation before you finish your runs for the day. The Eider Whistler JKT M ($450) jacket does both beautifully. Unlike many of the jacket shells on the market, the Whistler doesn't feel stiff. It blocks the cold like a heavy duty shell while the inside of the jacket actually feels like a comfortable blanket. The magnets at the top and bottom of the main zipper were much easier to wrangle than the buttons found on other jackets. The jacket kept out all moisture even after multiple falls in freshly fallen snow (see our snowboard review gallery for evidence of at least one). Plus, there was enough pocket storage to keep my glove liners, face mask, scarf, power bars, iPhone, etc. out of the way until I needed them. — Roberto Baldwin This original version of this text incorrectly identified the jacket in the photo. The jacket is actually the Eider Whistler, and the text has been updated to reflect this.Dakine Synchro Jacket I fall down a lot when I'm snowboarding (total klutz, it's just my nature) so I always look for a shell that keeps my various personal items secure and far afield of my "impact zones." The Dakine Synchro has ample pockets — on the chest, down the sides, on the left wrist — so I was able to position my granola bars, glasses, and other crushables in places where they'd see no harm no matter how often or how hard I hit the deck. Inside the upper left chest pocket, there's also a leash and harness for your phone, which works great. And just above it is a tiny stash space where you'll find an emergency whistle, something that would be handy if I had the guts to tackle some out-of-bounds tree runs. The waterproof ripstop construction performed as expected, and the jacket is well-vented. My only complaint: the sizing skews too large. Using the sizing chart on Dakine's website, I figured I was an XL. But nope, I was swimming in this jacket all week. I know snowboarders tend to prefer baggy kits, but I had to cinch the sleeve closures, waist drawcords, and the collar and hood to their limits just to keep the wind out. Just size down, or try it on in a store first. Plus, the jacket comes in camo, so all is forgiven. — Michael CaloreIbex Wool Aire Mitten Though lacking the snowboard- or ski-specific designs of other models, these all-purpose mittens from Ibex are also all-luxurious and all-toasty. They're insulated with wool and they have a Merino fleece lining, so they wick moisture remarkably well and stay comfortable without getting swampy. A thick wrist gauntlet and a thick plastic closure strap keeps the pow out. The palms are protected by some supple and expensive-feeling Pittard's leather. The weather-resistant treatment that's been applied makes the leather a little slick — so snowboarders beware. It's important to have some solid grip in the palm for pushing yourself upright. But when the snow is too packed for the palms on these Ibex mitts to get a good grip, you'll wind up pushing yourself up with your fists, or somehow getting creative with your hands to right yourself. However, the treated leather is absolutely superior for crafting snowballs, and there a strip near the wrist for wiping your nose so you don't snot up the fancy Pittard's pads. They're steep at $115, but Ibex stuff is built to last, and the subtle unisex styling makes them wearable everywhere, not just on the slopes. — Michael CaloreQuiksilver Travis Rice Park It in the Rear Pants Though they have a rather unfortunate name, Quiksilver's Park-it-in-the-Rear GORE-TEX bib shell pants ($450) look great, and they're all but bombproof. The chest-high bib will keep you dry in any snow conditions that don't require a snorkel, and brushed tricot and fleece on the interior add a bit of comfort to high-contact areas like the knees and waist. Bonus: My cell phone fit perfectly in the chest pocket, making it readily available for blowing up Instagram. — Billy BrownEider Kanda Ski Pants Most ski pants have a very distinct feel – waterproof/breathable materials tend to have a crinky, plastic-y texture. Eider's gone out of its way to make ski pants that don't actually feel like ski pants. The Kanda ski pant ($300) is made up of a 10k/10k waterproof/breathable material called Defender Oxford; the exterior pretty much feels like a really soft pair of Carhartt pants. They sport 125 grams of insulated padding which kept me toasty on a frigid, blustery test day at Heavenly. The pocket layout is excellent with these pants – two large front hip pockets and a cargo pocket on the left leg are enough to carry a snowboard tool, keys, and a phone with room to spare. Usually, thicker material means limited mobility, but I found no restriction whatsoever with these pants. The only real issue I have with them is that these are strictly for skiing — the cuffs are far too thin to accommodate snowboard boots. No zipper or anything. Really wish I'd checked on that before we got to the mountain. — Billy BrownPatagonia Powslayer Jacket The Powslayer ($700) has a zippered pocket inside its zippered chest pocket. A secure pocket inside a secure pocket? Brilliant. OK, maybe not brilliant, but it's just one more thoughtful touch among many that make this jacket the perfect all-day companion. The Powslayer has a generous cut without devolving into a fashion debacle, and offers the pockets, pit zips, and helmet-prepped hood I've come to expect in a ski-specific jacket. But it's the overall result that makes it a perfect choice to spend your hard-earned coin. And if you have any money left over, you can store it in the pocket-inside-the-pocket. — Jim MerithewQuiksilver Mix Riding Shirt The Mix Riding shirt from Quiksilver ($120) is simple in its design, but it does its job well. Basically a hooded fleece shirt, the polyester plaid exterior sheds snow, and the 40 grams of insulation makes the jacket a perfect piece to wear over a t-shirt on days that aren't quit cold enough to necessitate a puffy coat. Plus, it looks sharp as hell on and off the mountain. — Billy BrownDakine Skyline Mitt While everyone on the trail was complaining about their tingly extremities in windy, 20-degree conditions, my hands were plenty toasty in the Skyline Mitt ($60). I typically wear a medium in women's sizing, but the men's small in this model fit perfectly. The mittens are water-resistant all over: the durable nylon shell, the grippy leather palms, and the suede-ish nose wipe thumb-panels that I feel pretty bad about using. With removable, stretch fleece glove liners as a base-layer (featuring touch-screen responsive pads on the index and thumb) this kit stays warm and fuzzy on the inside. The mitts also feature an unwieldy side zipper that opens to (eventually) display your digits. Roomy without being floppy, the mitt allow your fingers enough dexterity to make fine-tune adjustments to your boots and bindings. Mine were simple black-on-black, but they're available in an array of creative colors and graphics to match any aesthetic. — Kelli RubinAll photos by Jim Merithew and Jakob Schiller/WIRED


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Since the first wooden roller coasters emerged in the late 1880s and the early 1900s, people have been entertained with the idea of going higher and faster on these amusement park rides. Even the first known roller coasters in US continually competed with each other to be higher and scarier than their predecessors, by using tunnels and other scenic devices as they rode through them or past them.
The first roller coasters were built from wood, with the first one debuting at Coney Island in New York, and many of them still stand today in cities around the world. Organizations exist to preserve these historic amusement rides and not only do some of the wooden roller coaster still exists, but some are still operated in amusement parks. However, for thrill seekers, the extreme roller coasters built today are of much more interest to them.
Today's roller coasters are giant steel structures, carefully engineered to be safe, but thrill passengers with loops, high drops and rolls as they move at faster rates of speed. Some of these rides go as fast as 120 miles per hour as they drop from heights of over 400 feet. Some of these coasters push passengers at g-forces as high as four as they dip, spin and loop along their circuits.
Scattered across the United States are some of the most extreme roller coasters in the world. They provide thrills and chills for millions of daredevils visiting some of the most popular amusement parks in America. If you are ready to take on one of the wildest rides you will ever go on, here are the 10 most exciting and intense coasters in the US that will spin, dip and drop you from incredible heights.
Kingda Ka
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With its debut in 2005, this roller coaster became the tallest coaster in the world and it still holds that distinction. It is 456 feet tall, or about 45 stories, at its highest peak, which is about 39 feet higher than the second tallest coaster in the world. Located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ, Kingda Ka also holds the record for having the longest, and fastest, drop at 418 feet.
It also holds the record for being the fastest roller coaster in the United States, traveling at a top speed of 128 mph. It held the record as the fastest roller coaster in the world until November 2010 when the Formula Rossa in the United Arab Emirates clocked a speed of 149 mph. Even though it was damaged by Hurricane Irene in 2011, it was repaired and began running again in 2012. There was no damaged noted from Hurricane Sandy.
Top Thrill Dragster
Photo by Christopher Paulin via Flickr
Until Kingda Ka came along, this roller coaster held the records for the tallest roller coaster in the world, the fastest roller coaster and the highest and faster drop from a roller coaster in the world. While it no longer holds those records, it is still one of the premiere coasters not only in the US, but the entire world. Like Kingda Ka, and many other coasters in this category, riders stand throughout the ride.
Top Thrill Dragster, located at Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH, moves along at 120 miles per hour and has a drop of 400 feet. It was the first full circuit roller coasters to exceed 400 feet in height, standing at 420 ft tall. The speed of 120 mph is achieved in about 3.8 seconds after the train is launched and it rapidly climbs up to its highest point, with a 90 degree counter twist before dropping back down.
Superman: Krypton Coaster
Photo by Rei at en.wikipedia [CC-BY-SA-2.5-2.0-1.0], from Wikimedia Commons
This roller coaster has been thrilling riders since its debut at the Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio in 2000. One of the first floorless roller coasters in the world, passengers ride sitting down, but there is no floor between their feet and the coaster's track, so their legs can swing freely. The Superman coaster once held the world record for the tallest vertical loop at 145 feet, but that record was broken in 2013.
Superman: Krypton Coaster is 168 feet tall and has a top speed of 70 miles per hour. While it's not the tallest or fastest, it not only has one of the world's tallest vertical loops, but it also has a 78-foot-tall cobra roll, two corkscrews and a zero-gravity roll. That is a total of six inversions that will turn you topsy-turvy.
Millennium Force
Photo by Jeremy Thompson via Flickr
When it debuted after it was built in the year 2000, it promptly broke, or helped to break, 10 world records, including the world's first Giga Coaster, which is any complete circuit roller coaster to exceed 300 feet in height. It stands at 310 feet and has a top speed of 93 miles per hour. It also helped break the records for the longest drop at 300 feet, the steepest non-inversion banking on a roller coaster at 122 degrees and the first coaster to use a cable lift system.
The Millennium Force, located at Cedar Park, is still a very popular roller coaster with coaster aficionados, even 12 years after it has been built. The Golden Ticket Awards, which rates the best amusement park rides in the industry, has named it as the number one roller coaster 7 out of 12 years and it has been named the favorite steel roller coaster for 7 years in a row from 2005 to 2011 by the National Amusement Park Historical Association.
X2 Roller Coaster
Photo by Jeremy Thompson via Flickr
It started out as X Roller Coaster in 2002, but with upgrades, it was dubbed the X2 at its home in Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA. It was the world's first 4th Dimension roller coaster, meaning that the passenger seats rotate via a horizontal axis that is independent of the track's orientation. Basically this means that the seats can rotate 360 degrees, forwards or back, in a controlled spin.
The coaster is sometimes referred to as X-Squared or Xtreme to the Second Power, though the name is officially X-two. It features a climb of 175 feet, though the tallest point is at 190 feet. Its highest drop is 215 feet with a slope of almost 90 degrees, 88.8 to be exact. The coaster achieves a maximum speed of 76 mph during the drop.
Photo by Michael Myers via Flickr
This roller coaster is intense for two reasons, the first because it is situated high atop the Stratosphere Casino in Las Vegas, and secondly because it moves out 27 feet over the edge of the building before it abruptly brakes. The single car, which is topless, rocks back and forth on the track. The ride has a single track that is 69 feet in length and it pivots vertically in a seesaw motion.
This ride stands at 866 feet, the world's 3rd highest amusement ride and stands atop a structure that is seen as the 9th tallest freestanding structure in the US. The Stratosphere is also home to the tallest freestanding observation tower in the US and the second highest one in the world.
Photo by Stuart Richards via Flickr
This roller coaster, which is located at the historical Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA, was the first hydraulically launched coaster made by the firm Intamin and it debuted in 2002. Intamin has gone on to make the world's fast, tallest and wildest roller coasters, including Top Thrill Dragster and Kingda Ka, and the Xcelerator is one of four installations at Knot's Berry Farm for the company.
The Xcelerator has a height of 205 feet at its highest point and it features a drop of 200 ft. Once the coaster is launched, it climbs to the maximum height, called the top hat, then goes through banked turns of 110 ft and 95 ft. At its fastest, the Xcelerator moves at a speed of 82 mph and is able to achieve it in 2.3 seconds.
Volcano - The Blast Coaster
Photo by David Fulmer via Flickr
Located at King's Dominion in Doswell, VA, this roller coaster known as Volcano is the first and only inverted coaster of its kind to complete a full circuit. An inverted coaster is known for the fact that the passengers have their legs exposed, rather than their arms. The train of the roller coaster is located inside of a giant replica of a Volcano, making it an enclosed roller coaster.
This ride features three heartline rolls, which are when the passengers on the ride move in a 360-degree roll. Its top speed during its first launch is 70 miles per hour and it climbs to a height of 155 ft. It has a maximum drop height of 80 ft. While it isn't the fastest or tallest roller coaster in the US, it is one of the most popular roller coasters in the King's Dominion amusement park.
Texas Giant
Photo by David R. Tribble [CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
This roller coaster is a hybrid made of a steel track on a wooden support structure and it is the tallest of its kind at 153 feet in height at its peak. It originally opened in 1990 and it was renovated with a steel track, new trains and a new control system, then reopened in 2011, in time for its park's, Six Flags over Texas in Arlington, 50th anniversary.
By today's standards, it is a slow roller coaster at only 65 mph at its fastest, but the ride was given the Golden Ticket Award in 2011 for the Best New Ride of that year. The coaster also features a maximum drop of 147 feet and a maximum vertical angle of 79 degrees.
Kraken Roller Coaster
Photo by David Bjorgen [CC-BY-SA-2.5], via Wikimedia Commons
This roller coaster, featured at Sea World in Orlando, FL, is appropriately named for the mythical sea monster, the Kraken, that was kept caged by Poseidon and it features seven inversions on the 4,177 foot ride. Passengers are put through two vertical loops, a dive loop, a zero-gravity roll, a cobra roll and a corkscrew as they ride the floorless trains on this coaster.
The roller coaster peaks at 149 feet and reaches a maximum velocity of 65 miles per hour. While most of the ride is above water, three sections of the track feature subterranean dives. This roller coaster first opened in June of 2000 and it is one of four located on the grounds of Sea World.
Enjoying the Ride
While not everyone cares for the thrills that these tall, fast roller coasters offer, millions of riders each year enjoy extreme roller coasters in the US, as well as around the world. Some of these coasters can give up to 1,600 passengers an hour the thrill of their lifetime as they travel at speeds that make the entire trip last three minutes or less and they usually achieve maximum velocity in less than three seconds.
While there have been injuries, and some tragic deaths, on some of these roller coasters, the amusement parks make sure to check them every day for mechanical problems and promptly repair them if anything is found. If an accident does occur, thorough investigations are launched to see if it was a mechanical failure or a failure of the safety equipment, and as a result, safer roller coasters are often engineered with that information.
Even though roller coasters are getting more extreme, they are engineered with public safety in mind. The companies that build these machines are very aware of how dangerous they can be and install several safety features into them. Between the brakes designed for the trains and the harnesses and safety bars at each seat, serious accidents are few and far between.
Roller coasters thrill people every day, not only in the US, but around the world. If you desire to travel up to 400 feet in the air at speeds over 100 mph, the thrills of a roller coaster may be the ride for you. You can visit the websites for the amusement parks of these 10 extreme roller coasters to check the hours of operation for the parks so you can plan your trip to push yourself to the limits of extreme enjoyment.


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Revealed mistakes rescuers when extinguishing SSJ-100
On Monday, May 13, a competent, high-ranking law enforcement source told Lenta.ru about some of the details of the crash at the Sheremetyevo airport. As it became known, the investigation appointed a special examination of the actions of the rescue units of this international airport during the crash of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft (SSJ-100).
According to the source, experts should find answers to 50 questions. Including to establish the degree of adequacy of the work of rescuers and determine whether their regulatory documents meet international requirements.
"Currently installed- said the source that the head of flights announced the "alarm" only after 80 seconds, after landing the crashing board of 89098 ". As follows from the regulations, "This should be done immediately after receiving an alarm signal from SSJ-100, and, in any case, before the aircraft starts to decline".
The source noted that, as established by the investigation, the rescue vehicle, the first to arrive at the SSJ-100, enveloped in flames, left the depot. In fact, his place was the point at which emergency and rescue units should be assembled. It should be located on the traverse of the runway. Moreover, there is information that at the time of landing the aircraft in distress had not been at the gathering point at all.
As the source specified, since a distress signal was transmitted from 89098, despite the assumption that the landing would take place in normal mode, rescuers who received a distress signal had to withdraw the equipment. From the testimony of employees and data of objective control it is known that this has not been done in full.
In the first six minutes, only two of the six Elefant rescue vehicles were used to extinguish the burning liner. Moreover, there was water in their tanks, and there was no foam required to extinguish the spilled fuel.
It follows from this, the source stressed that "The data that were announced by some civil aviation workers that the actions of the emergency response teams complied with the established rules were exaggerated, to put it mildly, and have not been confirmed by the investigation materials to date".
SSJ-100 crashed at Sheremetyevo Airport on the evening of the fifth of May. Due to the failure of automation, the aircraft made an emergency landing. At the same time there was a fire that engulfed the tail of the aircraft. On board the ship were 78 people, 41 of them died.
for all indicators in an emergency landing with full tanks in the first place the runway must be filled with foam to eliminate the fire! This is a real crime on the part of MES.
During the investigation of the tragedy, who was removed from office? Who was put under house arrest? How many
airborne withdrawn for revision (as is done with cars)? Have the reasons for kata been brought to the investigation?
stanzas western experts?


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Dogs are certainly known as man's best friend which is why we would do anything for them. But we humans also get a lot back, they bring us joy, guard our house and help heal our sadness (to name just a few things). But sometimes our canine companions need a little bit more help with the simplest tasks. One man carries his dog up an escalator when he gets scared.
One human was hanging out at the shopping mall with his furry friend when he found himself in a spot of bother. It turns out his gorgeous pup wasn't too keen on taking the escalator up to the next floor.
Who would have thought that such a big dog would be such a softy? But fear not, this owner wasn't about to let a small hurdle get in their way.
If you love your dogs (which I'm sure all of you do), this wouldn't be out of the ordinary. Of course, you would do anything for your fur babies. This guy is no different. He spotted his dog looking a bit scared so he decided to give him a hug to help him out.
However, most dogs are easier to carry when they're small. When they're as big as their human, it can be a bit more challenging. But that doesn't mean we won't try.
The owner hoists his petrified pup into his arms and carries him against his chest while onlookers in the mall giggle and watch with delight.
Watch the adorable scene in the video below:
This dog has no shame, however, he's just happy that he's getting the love he needs. If this isn't a commitment to your pet, I don't know what is.
Don't forget to watch as this man carries his dog up an escalator in the video below. Please SHARE!


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marginalization. The discourses of human rights
of marginalized people takes into account the
specific prejudices and bias faced by
marginalized people. The broad theme of this
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• Human Rights and Children
• Human Rights of Tribal's and
Indigenous People
• Gender Justice and Human Rights
Interference with child rights is an
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globe. Sexual and other forms of abuse, child
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• Child labour: Problems and perspectives
• Protection of Children from violence
• Protection of rights of children with
• Children and health care
• Child welfare schemes
• Right to free and compulsory education
• Child Rights in India: A postscript
• Juvenile Justice and Children
• International Law and Child Rights
Human Rights of Senior Citizens
Norms prevailing in Indian society give high respect to the elderly since ages. In this era of transition, this also has changed drastically. Loneliness and physical incapacity renders elderly into a state helplessness. In a situation where much care and affection is required, the family members and society finds it difficult to adjust to the demands of elderly people on the pretext of their own busy life, though it may not require much effort to satisfy it. Very few are fortunate enough to have blissful and content life. The broad themes with the topic concerned are:
• Senior Citizens and Maintenance Rights
• Senior Citizens and Health Care
• Crimes Against Senior Citizens
In 21st century, Tribal and indigenous people are struggling to survive and to protect their traditional ways of living. With the attempts to bring them to the mainstream of the society, their symbiotic relationship with the nature has been disturbed, they are alienated from their lands, and their culture, language and valuable knowledge of medicinal properties of plants face the threat of extinction. The theme includes the followings topics:
• Constitutional Protection to Rights of Tribals
• Right to Self Determination of Tribals
• Land Acquisition and Tribal Rights
• Development vis-à-vis Displacement from the Perspective of Tribal Rights
• Effect of Globalization on Rights of Tribals
Centuries of patriarchal mindset and parochial understanding of gender has eluded the growth of the society, stalled human progress and perpetuated countless sufferings on certain vulnerable groups. This situation is the outcome of not recognizing certain genders and assigning discriminatory positions in the society.
The prime topics in this category are:
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• Gender Justice and Personal Laws
• Gender Justice and Employment Laws
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Speeches & Floor Statements
Floor Speech: Passing legislation to help prevent another meningitis outbreak
November 18, 2013 - November 18, 2013
This afternoon the Senate passed and sent to the president legislation that Tennesseans and Americans will welcome because it deals with the terrifying fungal meningitis outbreak that occurred more than a year ago that killed 16 Tennesseans and made many others sick.
The problem at that time was sterile compounded drugs that turned out not to be sterile. So when they were injected into patients for back pain or neck pain, those tainted drugs caused fungal meningitis and caused a number of Tennesseans to die and many others to become sick. Had it not been for the heroic efforts of the Tennessee State Department of Public Health, many others across the country may have been injected with that tainted medicine and become sick.
This is a very important piece of legislation which senators and House members have been working on for a year. I am glad it passed. I am sure the president will sign it. In our state, we know how personal this was. There is the story of Diana Reed from Brentwood, TN, who was the caregiver for her husband, who has Lou Gehrig's disease. She had neck pain -- maybe because of helping him in and out of a wheelchair -- went to the doctor, and got an injection for her neck pain. The next thing she knew, she had fungal meningitis and she died. Still, her husband with Lou Gehrig's disease lives on.
That story has been told in many states. We have been told by the sommissioner of the Food and Drug Administration that if we do not act, it will happen again. If we do not act, Commissioner Hamburg said, the question is not if but when there will be another tragedy. We have acted. No one should believe we can guarantee such a tragedy will never happen again, but for two reasons, it is much less likely we will have another tragedy like fungal meningitis as the result of contaminated drugs.
No. 1, we have cleared up the question of accountability. After this happened, and it was discovered that the tainted drugs came from the Massachusetts compounding pharmacy, there was a lot of finger pointing back and forth between the FDA and the state board about who should have been regulating this pharmacy, because there were other trouble signs. This never should have happened and would not have happened if they had been either properly regulated either by the state or the federal agency, the FDA.
That often happens when there is not accountability, when it is not clear who is on the flagpole, as I like to say -- when it is not clear who is in charge. We have used the example of Admiral Hyman Rickover, who was a Navy officer. In the 1950s, when he was assigned the job of the nuclear Navy, he told his captains two things: No. 1, you are in charge of the ship; and, No. 2, you are in charge of the reactor. If anything goes wrong with the nuclear reactor, your career is over.
As a result of that level of clear accountability, since the 1950s there has never been a death as a result of a reactor accident on one of our nuclear ships. This legislation creates that kind of accountability for compounded drugs.
It preserves the traditional role of states to regulate drugstores. Compounding is something almost every drugstore does. We have 60,000 of those, and that is an important job to the states. Most states do an excellent job.
It preserves the role of the Food and Drug Administration for manufacturers, those who manufacture large amounts of drugs which are prepared without an individual prescription. But it creates a new sort of facility which we call outsourcing facility. This facility is regulated by the FDA.
Two things have happened. One is either the FDA or the state is in charge of a compounding pharmacy. It will be one or the other. The second is there is a new outsourcing facility. A doctor or a hospital in Virginia or Tennessee may choose to buy all of its sterile drugs, for example, from a compounding pharmacy that is regulated by the FDA. It doesn't have to, but it may choose to do that.
We believe many will choose to do that, particularly with the sterile drugs that are sent across state lines without a prescription. This legislation affects the health and safety of millions of Americans.
There was a second part this legislation that was passed this afternoon that is equally as important and in some ways more far-reaching. We call it track and trace. That is the shorthand name for it. 4 billion prescriptions are written every year. What this legislation does is attach a serial number to each drug that is manufactured and follows it all the way from the drug manufacturer to the individual pharmacy. Why is that important? It is important so that one will know, if given a prescribed drug, that it works, is not counterfeit, and that it is safe. It will take several years to implement this, but the drugs that make the 4 billion prescriptions will now be able to be tracked and traced from the manufacturer to the pharmacy.
Many of our disputes are well advertised around the Senate. In fact, one could argue that is what we are for -- the resolution of disputes. If there weren't a dispute, we probably wouldn't be here. We would work everything out at the city council, the governor's office or somewhere else.
The big issues of the day stand here. Some of those are hard to resolve. Obamacare is hard to resolve, fixing the debt is hard to resolve. We have very different points of view.
On this issue, which was difficult to do, we worked for more than one year on the compounding pharmacy bill and more than two years on the track-and-trace bill. It was very difficult to do. We were able to do it.
I commend Senator Harkin, who is chairman of our committee, Senator Franken, Senator Roberts, Senator Burr, Senator Bennet, and many other members of the committee. We were able to involve many people in it and come out with the unanimous recommendation of our committee, and it was unanimous today.
Just because it was unanimous, I don't want anyone to think it was easy. It was hard work. Because it was unanimous, I don't want anyone to think it is not important.
It is important in Tennessee to those 16 families who had a family member die. It is important to the dozens of families with a member of their family who is sick because of those injections. It is important to those families who may still become sick in our state and other states.
No. 1, it is important to know after this who is on the flagpole. It is either the FDA or the state agencies, and there will be no more finger pointing.
No. 2, any doctor or hospital that chooses to buy its sterile compounded drugs that are shipped interstate in large amounts without prescription from an FDA-related facility may do that.
This is a day of results in the Senate, which I am pleased to see.
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When you have a God-given mission, you need to make a plan to accomplish it. Part of your plan must answer the question: What resources do I need to make this plan work? Once a budget is developed, you very often need to get support from others to accomplish your mission. Asking for time, money, expertise, etc. can be uncomfortable and scary. But with a better understanding of how God thinks about money—and seeing the generosity of God in the gospel—anyone can develop both the courage to ask for support and the freedom to give it.
Theology of Money/Generosity
- Every resource comes from God our Creator. (Ps 24:1)
- Money isn't inherently good or evil; money is morally neutral. (1Ti 6:10)
- Money is a tool that can be used for good or evil, so use it for good! (1Ti 6:17-19)
- Money isn't a guarantee of happiness or security. (Ecc 5:10; Lk 12:13-21)
- You can't give your heart to God and money. (Mt 6:24)
- God normally provides for people through the generosity of…people! (Neh 2:8)
- Every good thing in life is a gift of God's grace. (Jas 1:17)
- We see the generosity of God (motivated by the love of God) in the gospel. (Jn 3:16)
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As soon as 'Thing' – the disembodied hand – creeps through a letterbox on stage and starts clicking his thumb to the famous da-da-da-da Addams Family tune belted out by the orchestra below, the hairs on the backs of our necks were standing on end.
This comedy musical has some big stars on stage to back it up. We loved the cool, calm, sultry and understated portrayal of Morticia by Samantha Womack and a delightful, rounded Les Dennis as lovelorn Uncle Fester.
But big performances by everyone on the night meant this show shone (despite the dark stage sets!).
The central tension of the story is that Wednesday, now coming of age, has fallen in love with Lucas – on ordinary, respectable guy from Ohio. She doesn't want her mother to know quite yet that she wants to get married, so asks her father – the sentimental Latin-lover Gomez with eyes only for his beautiful wife – to keep it a secret.
But, as secrets are something that Morticia says should never be kept in a marriage, Gomez (masterfully portrayed by the wonderfully expressive Cameron Blakely) is caught in a trap.
There are beautiful vocal perfomances from Carrie Hope Fletcher (Wednesday) and great dance routines with the full cast of ghostly relatives banned from returning to their tombs unless the romance between Wednesday and Lucas succeeds.
Highlights included the 'When You're An Addams' and 'Let's Not Talk About Anything Else but Love' songs and there was plenty of humour – not least from the monosyllabic slow-moving butler Lurch (Dickon Gough) who surprised everyone with his amazing baritone at the end of the show and Grandmama's toilet humour.
We also loved the scene where mild-mannered and keen-to-please mother of Lucas Alice Beineke (Charlotte Page) finds her voice after accidentally taking a potion planted by Pugsley.
The Addams Family Musical Comedy makes a great family night out. It's on at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff until 12th August – book here: www.wmc.org.uk
Then it tours the UK until 4th November: find out where it's going here www.theaddamsfamily.co.uk
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Open the windows and shake out the sheets—the days are finally warming up and the end of winter is upon us. But with the sun once again streaming into the darker corners of your home, you're probably starting to notice you've gathered quite a bit of dust while you were hunkering down for the winter. A spring cleaning is definitely imminent. But first, here are a few tips to get you ready to hit the ground running and start the season right.
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Ditch the fabric softener
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I feel like there are so many new things in my life, it almost seems as if I have moved someplace else. I've been on vacation from work for the past week, so I don't even have that constant to ground me. My partner of ten years, my best friend, my everything for so long, is moving out to fix his life - and although we did officially break up months ago, having him leave and lose his constant presence in my life is excruciatingly painful. I am sorting through things -- "This is yours, this is mine," replacing things (new pillow, new towels, new colander), bought a new laptop (How the hell do I buy a wireless router and how can I figure this all out?), am trying to figure out how to navigate my new life.
I think part of it is to think of life as a constant, ever-changing, ever-evolving experience. I cannot expect or plan things because the best-laid plans always crumble and fail. What can I hope for? I really don't know. I hope for happiness, for lots of running (and no or minimal injuries), for lots of traveling, and for lots of love.
I don't think NYC will be my permanent place - I see myself uprooting in a few years, maybe moving to the mecca of ultrarunning (CA) or traveling around for a few years or living in another country. I don't know what's ahead, but I know I should focus on my immediate happiness, and everything else will work itself out. Eventually.
I just have to be brave.
Ultrarunning, traveling, writing, and adventures from the RD of the Burning Man Ultramarathon.
31 December 2009
21 December 2009
Santacon 2009
Santacon is a day where thousands of people dress like Santa, and roam the streets of NYC, heading to bars, bowling alleys, parks, art studios, subways and more to share in holiday cheer -- candy canes, gift givings, and yes, lots of drinking.
Holding up a bad elf in Washington Square Park
Me & Rachelle in the East River Park. Rachelle was a snowflake.
Me, Rachelle & Ricola Girl (People dress up like everything!)
(Mexican Santa and me at The Danger party)
Pimp Claus
Which way to the North Pole?
Santas in the East River Park
Walking Christmas Tree
06 December 2009
Difficult Decisions
After being sick for two weeks (including a week of not running), I was ready to hit the trails. I signed up for the Fells 40 Miler just outside of Boston, and was psyched to have one final trail race in 2009.
The course was 8 mile loops, and despite a forecast of rain and snow and 30 degree temps, I was psyched to spend a day out on the trails.
I felt pretty slow the first loop. The terrain was fairly technical, with some big boulders that slowed me down, and it took a while to warm up. I was running alone when I ran into Nelson and Giselle, who were lost after arriving late. They were on the blue trail and they began running with me. Fun!
Back at the start, we fueled up, and Nelson and Giselle got the dogs. We ran the next lap with the dogs, which was fun. We changed directions that lap, and I liked that way -- easier.
Nelson and Giselle wanted to run in opposite directions, so Iliana and I ran together the easier way. It was fun, though it started raining a little. I decided to definitely do a fourth lap, while Iliana decided she'd nap.
When we got back to the start, the RD told me he didn't want me going out. "It'll be too dark." Damn, I didn't even think of a headlamp. I ended up borrowing a headlamp from someone. I began to get ready for my fourth lap.
"The thing is...I'm leaving at five. You can still go, still continue, but if anything happens. Bring your cell phone."
I was debating - should I stay or go? There would always be another race - but I hate stopping running, especially when I was having a blast. I decided I'd go. I swapped shirts for a drier shirt, put my mobile phone in my fuel belt, filled up my water bottle.
"You could slip..."
Getting lost in the dark...
I began to doubt myself. Should I go? Should I stay?
I dropped my headlamp and lost a battery. I was fumbling, trying to leave.
And then it started to sleet...ice...snow...rain...
And my decision was made. The rocks were slick enough at the start, even more so with a little rain. But with ice...I am not stupid enough to risk breaking a leg.
I was okay with that decision. Sad, yes, but there will be plenty of ultras. I ate some pizza with Nelson and Iliana and I began the snowy drive back to NY.
There will be another race soon. There's always another race. There's the Phunt 50k and the Watchung 50k and the Dances with Dirt 50 Miler and Umstead...so I didn't get in Western States 100, but maybe there will be San Diego 100 Miler or Big Horn or just a lazy day on the beach....There will always be more races. I knew if something bad happened I would not have been able to get help easily, and there would not be people periodically passing me -- and I would regret the decision of taking an extra lap. Sometimes, the smart decision is the hard one to make.
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text: Travel By Eat Drink Stay Dubai / July 1, 2016 Share9TweetPinShare9 SharesFlight Review Etihad Business Class EY22 MAN-AUH Manchester to Abu DhabiIn the last year, I've flown Etihad Business Class several times because it's a) consistently excellent service b) a convenient redemption opportunity.Flight DetailsTime: 1930 to 07:00 Date: February 2016Flight: Etihad Airways EY22 Booking.com Aircraft: 777-300ER Three Class Route: Manchester, UK to Abu Dhabi, UAE (MAN to AUH)Cost: 30,000* American Airlines AAdvantage miles and £206.56* (approx.)30,000 was before March 2016 devaluation; this route now costs 42,500 AAdvantage miles£154.84 Taxes and Carrier-Imposed Fees, $75.00 Award Processing (fee for phone booking) – approx. £51.72Click here for how to use American Airlines AAdvantage miles to book on Etihad Airways.Etihad Business Class flight EY22: the goodEtihad Lounge at Manchester AirportAlthough it's the first time I've used it, the Etihad Lounge at Manchester Airport was pretty good. Obviously – given Etihad only fly 2-3 times a day from Manchester – it's smaller than Abu Dhabi and other Business Class lounges, but the service standards were equally as high. Several TVs to watch the rugby, waiter service to bring a Guinness over, plenty of seating and a nice selection of snacks made for a lovely experience.SeatingLie-flat seats were very comfortable, in fact the lady next to me reclined almost as soon as she was onboard (see photos). In Flight Entertainment (IFE)Great selection of relatively new films and content, and whilst not as extensive compared to Emirates, there's still plenty enough movies, TV shows, music etc. to keep entertained.Etihad also provide very good noise-cancelling headphones (see photos)FoodEtihad provide 'all day' and 'a la carte' for Business Class, so you order the latter as your main meal and can nibble at the all day anytime. Just as with the First Class Apartment, you can be assured that you won't be hungry flying Business Class with Etihad.The starter of Mushroom Soup with Creme Fraiche was outstanding.The Braised Beef Cheeks were good, and the Cheese was excellent.Given I'd tucked in at the Etihad Lounge, along with the main meal there was no need for any 'all day' extras.DrinkSpoiler alert: I don't understand wine or champagne, other than to say I like and drink whatever's put in front of me. Champagne was served straight away on welcoming onboard, as well the purser taking a drinks order for main meal.Another thing I like about Etihad is offering VB, which is a nice change for a beer from the usual suspects of Budweiser, Heineken etc.The Bombay Sapphire gin also went down very well.ServiceIf I was ever pushed to pick a difference between Etihad and Emirates, whilst it would be tough, my answer would be – consistency of service.Although it's fine margins, I've had one or two little service lapses on Emirates whilst none at all in Etihad (even in Economy).It's always worth spending time talking with the attendants, purser and Cabin Manager, as they are always interesting and personable, and you can tell they are actually keen to please and interested in their passengers.Etihad Arrivals Lounge Abu DhabiThis trip was the first time I've made use of the Etihad Arrivals Lounge at Abu Dhabi, and very impressive it is too – especially the steak sandwiches at breakfast!Read the full review here: Etihad Arrivals Lounge Abu DhabiEtihad Business Class flight EY22: the not so goodOkay, this may sound a cop-out, but there was hardly anything I could complain about.Just for the sake of making a point, the seat was a teensy uncomfortable, perhaps because of some fastening underneath the cushion. Not wanting to sound like the Princess and the Pea, I soon got used to it and honestly, it was a very minor glitch. I've sat in the same seat on previous flights, so perhaps it was a defect or a fault, and I'm sure if I complained the staff would fix it – or move me – but it wasn't worth bringing up.Etihad Business Class flight EY22: conclusionYet another terrific, excellent redemption on Etihad Business Class by using American Airlines miles.Disclosure: All of our reviews are visited anonymously, and we pay for all charges ourselves. We feel no freebies, no bias, no PR or marketing involvement makes for a better objective and fairer review for you. Have you travelled on Etihad Business Class? Let us know your thoughts and feedback via the comments below – we'd love to hear from you! Join the newsletter Subscribe to get our latest content by email.Success! Now check your email to confirm your subscription. There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again. First Name Email Address We use this field to detect spam bots. If you fill this in, you will be marked as a spammer. Subscribe Powered by ConvertKit Share9TweetPinShare9 SharesRelated


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Estimation of entry capacity for single-lane modern roundabouts: case study in Queensland, Australia
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Qu, X., Ren, L., Wang, S. & Oh, E. (2014). Estimation of entry capacity for single-lane modern roundabouts: case study in Queensland, Australia. Journal of Transportation Engineering, 140 (7), 05014002-1-05014002-5.
Single-lane modern roundabouts are one of the most important intersection types in the suburbs of Australia. Therefore, it is important to estimate their entry capacities. In this case study, an analytical model based on the gap acceptance theory by incorporating the effects of the exiting vehicles is proposed. Then, a scenario analysis is carried out to assess the effects of the exiting indicators. This is followed by the discussion of the applicability of the proposed model. The results show that the transport authorities need to strictly enforce the use of indicators before exiting in order to achieve higher capacity. (C) 2014 American Society of Civil Engineers.


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a. Paul departs from Miletus and we can track his movements by the cities he is passing. Does it seem he is taking the scenic route or pushing forward? ______________________________________________________
b. Travel in the ancient world was slightly more involved. When his ship was unloading its cargo where does Paul pass the time? ______________________________________________________________________
c. Is there any indication that these were not led by the Spirit in warning Paul? _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________
d. Equally, was Paul convinced that the Spirit was urging him forward?
e. Was there genuine brotherly love between Paul and these disciples? _______________________________
a. With whom do Paul and company stay in Caesarea? __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________
b. What was noteworthy of Philip and his daughters? ___________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________
c. While at Philip's house a guest from Judea arrives. Who I he and what do we know of him? _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________
d. Similar to Old Testament prophets Agabus makes symbolic use of props to make his warning to Paul…what is it? __________________________________________________________________________________
e. What does Agabus see ahead of Paul? _____________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
f. Are any of the warnings outside the parameters of what God had told Ananias would happen to Paul (Acts 9:15-16)? __________________________________________________________________________________
III. I Am Ready… (vs. 13-14)
a. Was Paul pushing forward in the will of God or against it? ________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
b. Were the warnings the Holy Spirit trying to stop Paul or maybe awaken Paul's support partners along the way? __________________________________________________________________________________
c. Was Paul in any way deterred by the pleading? _______________________________________________
IV. Application: How can we walk with the same confidence Paul demonstrated? _____________________________________________________________________________________


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WASHINGTON -- The investigational cancer drug vandetanib (Zactima), which is under FDA review for approval to treat a rare, inoperable thyroid cancer, carries a "substantial" toxicity risk, FDA reviewers said.
An advisory committee will meet on Thursday to discuss whether the benefits of vandetanib -- a multitargeted kinase inhibitor -- outweigh the considerable side effects seen in patients taking the drug for unresectable locally advanced or metastatic medullary thyroid cancer.
The side effects include prolongation in QT, ischemic arterial events, interstitial lung disease, and skin diseases including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, according to FDA staff members who reviewed the drug in advance of Thursday's meeting.
The FDA reviewers analyzed results from a phase III clinical trial that found the progression of medullary thyroid carcinoma slowed by more than 50% in patients treated with vandetanib, which is made by AstraZeneca.
The results were first presented in June at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago.
For the study, 331 patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic medullary thyroid cancer were randomized roughly 2:1 to vandetanib or placebo.
Patients treated with vandetanib (Zactima) had a progression rate of 32% compared with 51% in the placebo group (P=0.0001).
After a median follow-up of 24 months, the placebo group had a median progression-free survival of 19.3 months, whereas the median had yet to be reached in the vandetanib arm.
However, the trial did not measure overall survival.
FDA reviewers said the effectiveness needed to be weighed against serious adverse events that were reported in 31% of vandetanib patients, compared with 13% who got a placebo. More than half of the patients taking vandetanib experienced the most severe class of adverse events -- grade 3 or 4.
The advisory committee will vote Thursday on whether the vandetanib should be limited to patients with progressive, symptomatic medullary thyroid cancer, given the "substantial toxicity" seen in the trial.
The panel also will discuss whether additional doses of vandetanib should be evaluated to determine a potentially less toxic dose that is still effective.
There are currently no approved treatments for advanced thyroid cancers that cannot be surgically treated. The five-year survival rate is about 40%, FDA staff said.
In its own briefing documents, AstraZeneca said vandetanib is an important drug that meets an unmet need. It has shown a "compelling benefit" in progression-free survival, and the side effects can be managed by giving patients less than the recommended 300-mg starting dose, the company said.


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DCND – (November 2018)- November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month and we are focusing on improving safety for patients with the disease. One of our providers, Brandi Ballantyne, DNP just completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree and made safety and dementia her doctoral project.
"Like many other families, I have experienced the difficulties of caring for a family member with dementia. I am not alone in this experience. In fact, there are an estimated 5 million individuals in the United States with dementia. This number is expected to rise as Americans surviving into their 80s, 90s and beyond is expected to grow dramatically due to medical advances, as well as social and environmental conditions," said Ballantyne.
"As my family member progressed further with her dementia, I remember the struggles we faced to prevent an accidental injury. This included everything from ensuring burners on the stove were not left on, to installing door alarms when she started to wander outside the house. Individuals with dementia have twice as many hospital admissions compared to their peers with 26% of these hospitalizations due to injury, fall, or syncope."
What was the biggest safety issue you found?
Simple day to day risks: errors with medication, leaving the stove on, getting lost in familiar places, making poor decisions while driving, and increased mistakes with paying bills and balancing a checkbook.
How can someone overcome that?
Improving safety in patients with dementia requires education, communication, and the use of community resources. Proactive care and early recognition of patient risks to safety can reduce emergency room visits and prevent injury.
Are there any resources available?
There are numerous resources available to patients and families. I recommend starting with their local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Patients and families can access this information online or by calling the 24-hour hotline at 1-800-272-3900. I am always happy to provide an official referral and have a representative from the Alzheimer's Association contact a family member to discuss resources available to them. Additionally, the county Area Agency on Aging is another great resource for any older adult, regardless of diagnosis.
What can a caregiver do to improve safety?
Communicate with your provider! Discuss concerns you have and barriers you are facing. Let us assist you with identifying risks and find supportive resources. Caregiver burnout is a risk to the patient and the caregivers themselves. Dementia is a progressive cognitive decline leading to functional impairment, loss of memory, and diminished judgement and insight. It is important to remain proactive and be prepared for future needs, and not wait for an injury or hospitalization to occur.
What can society do?
Support friends and family who have dementia or are taking care of a loved one with dementia. Every 65 seconds someone in the United States develops the disease. Get involved through volunteering or donate to dementia research.


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Blogging is never easy, but why do I keep doing it for years? Simply because it's everything I love – fashion, writing, camera, photography and editing, to name some. It's like running a one man show, and I guess it works for an introvert like me.
Speaking of editing, I usually do a little overhaul to my photos to enhance colors and brightness. I have zero lessons on photography and editing but I am constantly learning on my own. Consistently, I use Adobe Lightroom and Photo Impact for this blog; sometimes I also seek help online with Pixlr and Photo Cat.
For this look, I got lucky to have 2 separate photos that would merge seamlessly (with a little cloning touches by Photo Impact), thus my cover photo. Another editing challenge was tinting my lips after I misplaced my lipstick in the car while on the run to take these photos just minutes before the rain was about to rage down to the ground. My lips were as cold as dead when these photos were taken. Being an amateur editor, I guess I did manage quite well with adding color to my rather pale lips, though seriously if you look at it precisely, it's like my lower lip is awfully bleeding.
Editing photos is one of the fun things I look forward to when blogging, it's also one of the few factors that make or break my posts, and I'm definitely amused about how this two in one cover photo came to be. I bet you'll be seeing more of this editing style in my future posts (hopefully! =)
Top – Thrifted / Cullotes – Thrifted / Sandals – Celine / Bag – Kimbels / Watch – Dior


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LG Electronics has just released the LG LX9500 to provide us with another 3D experience solution growing rampant today. These new 3DTV sets boast of a dynamic contrast ratio of 10,000,000:1, TruMotion 400Hz and 3D pictures. LG will be releasing 47" and 55" versions of the LX9500.
They will be initially available in Korea then Europe, North America, Singapore and every where else in May.


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Up until a little over a month ago, Kathleen Mandt had never spent any significant amount of time on Reddit. Mandt, an earth and planetary scientist at the Southwest Research Institute, had heard of the social news site, but only because her teenage son "mostly lives on Reddit." She received a crash course, however, when a press release summarizing a recent paper she'd published was submitted to r/science, a thriving community on Reddit with over six million subscribers. "A coworker told me about it," she recalled in a phone interview. "So my son sat me down, signed me up for Reddit, and I started answering questions about the paper itself." It was while she was answering those questions that a Redditor suggested in the thread that Mandt sign up for an official AMA. "So then I had my son sit down and sign me up for an AMA."
Short for "ask me anything," AMAs are a bedrock of the Reddit community, so much so that a subreddit devoted to them is one of the most popular on the site. The concept is somewhat self explanatory: A person with some kind of interesting experience offers himself up to the Reddit community, promising to answer any question that is asked of him. As I write this, a thread titled, "IamA survivor of Stalin's dictatorship. My father was executed by the secret police and my family became 'enemies of the people'. We fled the Soviet Union at the end of WWII. Ask me anything" has over a thousand comments, more questions than any one person could answer in a single sitting. In true Reddit fashion, the questions with the most upvotes float to the top, so the popular questions are usually the ones the participants answer.
The IAmA subreddit became so popular that it eventually caught the eye of publicists and became a pitstop for any celebrity on a press tour looking to promote a new project. Suddenly you had superstars like George Clooney and Louis CK stopping by to answer questions. An AMA with President Barack Obama, conducted just before the 2012 elections, drew so much attention that the site temporarily crashed under all the traffic.
Something happened once celebrities began to flock to IAmA, however: It became more difficult for non celebrities to get much attention, even when those non celebrities had something particularly unique to share. Nathan Allen, a mod for r/science and r/askscience (mods are volunteers who police subreddits and have administrative powers), noticed this discouraging trend whenever he'd see scientists try to conduct AMAs. "If you go through and arrange an AMA for a member of the National Academies of Sciences," he said in a phone interview, "and you do a lot of work to prep him for the AMA, and then George Clooney posts an AMA on the same day, the [scientist's AMA] gets buried, and these people don't get any visibility even though it's really important and the general public needs to have access to it."
So Allen, a PhD chemist who works for the Dow Chemical Company in Pennsylvania, began to think about ways he could leverage r/science's massive reach to connect scientists to the general public. R/science is a default subreddit, meaning it's visible to people visiting Reddit.com even if they aren't logged in. According to internal metrics Allen has access to, r/science gets between 30,000 and 100,000 unique visitors a day; it's arguably the largest community-run science forum on the internet. So what if r/science were to form an AMA series of its own, focused solely on working scientists who are producing interesting, groundbreaking research?
Starting in January, r/science officially launched its Science AMA series, and very quickly you had scientists not widely known to those outside their fields answering questions on the front page of a site that is visited by 114 million people a month. Virtually overnight, Reddit had created the world's largest two-way dialogue between scientists and the general public. "Of course you can talk about the large audience when scientists go on TV," said Allen. "But is that really an interaction?" Usually, those scientists who you'll regularly see on cable news or the Daily Show are among a small group of pop culture celebrities, like Neil deGrasse Tyson or Bill Nye the Science Guy. "You have the pop culture scientists like Neil deGrasse Tyson, who's doing a good job of communicating science, but he's not publishing a lot of scientific papers," Allen argued. "His role is more science communication, but he's not so much a practicing scientist who goes out and has ongoing research projects and is doing the nuts and bolts of science."
For the mods, the two-way conversation was as equally important as the sheer reach of the AMAs. "Really the only way people get to find out about new research is if they have journal access or if they read the shortform news story that can be skewed by whatever journalist is covering it," said Chris Dawson, another r/science mod. "If you had questions about the study then there wasn't a good way to get them answered, and now you can."
There has been a longstanding criticism against science journalism, particularly its penchant for histrionically magnifying the scope of the results in such a way that misleads the public into thinking a much more monumental discovery has been made. "The general public won't catch 'may,' 'could,' or 'potentially,'" noted Allen. "They just skim over that, and then that's why they think there are cancer cures every week, because they see reports of early phase academic studies on something that fights cancer in a petri dish. And though this could be the mechanisms in which a cancer treatment could be provided 30 years from now, the general public reads this as, 'Oh there's a cure for cancer.'" While the Science AMAs aren't a panacea for misinformation, by giving the public access to the scientists themselves, Allen hopes to eliminate at least some of the impact of sensationalized journalism.
Since launching, Science AMAs have been conducted up to five times a week, though never more than one a day. The brunt of the labor of organizing each one falls on Allen's shoulders; he not only conducts most of the outreach to solicit participation, but also walks them through the entire process of conducting an AMA, from creating an account to crafting the headline so it'll have a wide appeal to Reddit's userbase. "The problem we encounter is that it turns out big name scientists aren't big redditors," he said. "Their grad students may be, but they are not. Typically, big name scientists are in their late 40s, 50s, 60s — they're a different generation and don't really have a natural inclination to post in social media." Much of his outreach involves a simple cold call or email to the scientist; armed with r/science's web traffic statistics, it's not difficult to convince a top tier researcher of the AMA's value. Gradually, however, the PR departments within universities have begun to notice the series and, wanting to generate publicity for their own faculty, started reaching out to Allen to schedule AMAs.
That's what happened with Peggy Mason, a professor of neurobiology at the University of Chicago who studies empathy in rats. Kevin Jiang, a communications specialist at the university, approached her several months ago to pitch her on conducting an AMA. "It was just as I was about to start teaching a MOOC" — short for Massive Open Online Course — "We were thinking let's try to publicize this whole thing. And so we pitched it, and Reddit was really easy to work with.We went back and forth and they said what the blurb should say and how short it should be. They also told me to make sure to set aside a lot of time that day. It was a complete trip. It was so much fun."
Within minutes after Mason's AMA was posted, dozens of questions began to flood the thread. Most of the redditors asked questions pertaining to what was mentioned in the short blurb describing her work and few referenced her published research in scholarly journals — a sign that this was mostly a layman audience who merely sought to slake their random curiosities rather than engage in rigorous scientific discussion. Mason was asked questions ranging from whether rats mourned the death of other rats to if sociopathy exists in other mammals besides humans. "For me it was an exciting and fun conversation about something I love, even if it wasn't questions on the one particular subject that I had published on most recently," Kathleen Mandt said of her AMA.
But with a large audience comes great responsibility. We've seen the devastating impact of what happens when bad science creeps into the national conversation. Recent measles outbreaks, for instance, have been wholly attributed to the pseudoscientific claims propagated by the anti-vaccination crowd. Nathan Allen was forced to consider his criteria for vetting AMA candidates when he was approached by Paul Héroux, a physicist at McGill University. "We knew going in that it was going to be controversial," Allen told me. "He holds that electromagnetic radiation from electronic equipment has health effects and can affect the metabolism of cells. This isn't a generally accepted view, in fact . But the guy is still a legitimate professor at McGill University. It's a very good school. It's called the Harvard of Canada, and he's a tenured professor there."
But were those accomplishments enough to warrant Allen giving Héroux access to such a massive viewership? "I don't want to be in the business of deciding what's a fringe idea and what's mainstream," he said. "That's against the basic philosophy of Reddit. So I made the decision that, ok, this guy has a fringe idea, and we have a bunch of verified scientists [who frequent r/science]. This guy speaks for himself. He can get up to the mic and answer questions. If he can defend his answers, then we'll let the community decide whether or not he's fringe."
Héroux posted his AMA about a month ago, and what followed in the subsequent hours was about as close as you can come to a bloodbath in a wonky, jargon-laden scientific discussion on the internet. Reading it now, the first thing that strikes you is that Héroux avoided answering many of the questions that were upvoted to the top of the thread, a heterodox faux pas in a community that's rooted firmly in the wisdom of crowds. A cadre of biochemists flocked to the AMA and, after reviewing the scientist's research, began to dissect his findings to such a technical and abstruse degree that a layman like me couldn't even begin to discern the validity of their arguments. "Having read some of your paper, I have to say that your conclusions seem like a serious stretch from the evidence," wrote one redditor. "I find it a bit odd that you think it appropriate to bring your results to a public forum like reddit at this stage. No offense, but your actions strike me as having political intent."
Whenever Héroux did respond, it was often in a vague, evasive manner that avoided addressing the specifics of his challengers' questions. Several of his answers yielded negative upvotes, a sign that the Reddit community had turned against him. "I think the important lesson here is that the general public gets to see that scientists have different opinions," said Allen. "They get to see how scientists are critical of other scientists. They get to see what peer review looks like in a real sense — what sort of minutia is going on. They get to see the actual mechanism of science going on. The comments that were in that thread would not be out of line in any comments you'd get in an anonymous peer-reviewed journal."
Reading through the dozens of science AMAs that have been conducted on Reddit, it seems evident that r/science is fulfilling a need that may have been previously unforeseen by the scientific community of researchers who spend years toiling in obscurity, testing and retesting their hypotheses so that one day their hard work may see the light of day in the form of a journal article. In a world where scholarly journals are often frustratingly difficult to access by the general public, there remains a demand in the market for a way to remove the friction between scientists and non scientists. With the rise of MOOCs and other discussion tools like Reddit, science communication is transcending its heretofore gatekeepers. "My personal belief, in the end, is that scientists really work for the people," said Mason. "We're allowed to follow our intellectual curiosity insomuch as we share it with other human beings." With six months of AMAs and thousands of questions uploaded, Reddit's Science AMA series seems to have brought us significantly closer to that goal.
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Good morning! Did you stay up until all hours last night obsessively watching the Texas returns, or was that just me? It's okay, you can say if it was just me. But, like everyone else, I would sort of like to know what it all means!
Clinton Finds Momentum Hillary Clinton finally ended Barack Obama's 11-state winning streak by winning contests in Rhode Island (not so important), Ohio and the Texas primaries—though the Texas caucuses are yet to be decided. Neither one of them intends to get out of the race and, if Clinton's surrogates are any guide to her strategy, those calls to "count the votes" in Michigan and Florida (where she alone stood on the ballot and was the only candidate to appear in the state before the primary) are going to get louder by the day. The next decisive primary, though, is on April 22nd in Pennsylvania—about 7 bruising weeks from now. But, with Wyoming coming this weekend and Mississippi next week, the question is: Has the momentum shifted? And, more importantly, does it matter?
The Delegate Count One would think from all the triumphant press coverage of Hillary's wins this morning that she had pulled off enough of an upset to have pulled closer to Obama, but that's actually not true. Despite her sizable win in Ohio, the closer wins in Texas and Rhode Island means that Obama stays ahead of her in the delegate count and it actually remains pretty improbable that she will ever take that lead from him. This makes her even more reliant on winning over the 314 remaining undeclared superdelegates and getting some of Obama's superdelegates to defect. Those pesky unseated Michigan and Florida delegates have become even more essential to her win.
So, what does it all mean? Other than that the Republicans are now watching the Democratic race with even more glee than last week? Does Hillary soldier on until the superdelegates ask her to stop? Until there's an even more definitive "no" when it comes to Florida and Michigan? Or do she and Obama attack one another right up until August and let John McCain run the most positive campaign in Republican history? What are you thinking this morning?


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text: KickUp 0 Posted February 15, 2017 Areyouben said: KickUp said: Areyouben said: SirPhilMcKraken said: Put me in my place if need be but why would you not be able to use the handbrake if you press the clutch? If I understand correctly, the problem is not the connection from the wheels to the gearbox/engine (if so, clutch would have solved it indeed) but rather the fact that the front and rear wheels are connected. So as soon as you would pull the handbrake all four wheels would stop, as the fronts would be connected to the rears. I think.I would imagine the handbrake in the DiRT tech has a strength variable, or at least some way to disable it. Would be cool if the B cars have no handbrake at least in the simulator mode. You can unbind the handbrake if you want to roleplay being Michèle Mouton :p Already preparing for it! :smiley: Nice profile picture :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites