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NORMAN — "Homelessness is not about statistics. It is about the people," Food and Shelter Executive Director April Doshier said Friday at Food and Shelter's Wings of Hope luncheon.
The event provided 'food for thought' with information about homelessness in Norman, success stories and Food and Shelter's goals for the future.
Food and Shelter has been serving the community since 1983 and operates with the belief that as one team and one voice, the community can be unstoppable and make a true impact by preventing and overcoming homelessness.
In the past year, Food and Shelter has focused on creating programs that allow individuals to build skills so they can move forward in their lives. One such job initiative program is that of START (Skills Training And Resources For Tomorrw), which seeks to empower and encourage individuals to develop skills that will help them obtain jobs.
Food and Shelter recognizes that although the faces and stories of the homeless are different, the journey is the same and hope is central to living a fulfilled life. Because of this, Food and Shelter provides more than the basics. The organization fosters a sense of autonomy, so that the homeless believe in themselves.
Chris and Mark Boden, Food and Shelter residents, know the dedication of the Food and Shelter team and said they were both thankful because they had someone to lean on.
"Food and Shelter has done so much more for us than give us somewhere to stay. Since Food and Shelter, I have been sober for eight months. We thought we'd get married at city hall, but they decorated for our wedding and provided a meal," Mark said.
"They even did my hair and makeup," Chris said.
Luncheon attendee and frequent volunteer Becky Franklin said a lot of people have a hard time looking past the problems the homeless may have.


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If you want your school's fall sports teams covered on Decatur/Avondale Estates Patch, we want to hear from you. Whether you're a player, a member of the booster club, a coach or even a vendor, Patch is the place for you.
We are not just a news portal, but more of a community hub for you, your family and your friends. But we can't do it without your support.
Here's how you and your sports team can get the most out of Decatur/Avondale EstatesPatch:
1. Start a blog about your sports team. Here you can talk about your highs and lows, players that stand out, coaches you love, and more, including what's going on in the sports world outside of Decatur and Avondale Estates.
2. Upload pictures and video of your team to our gallery. We wish we could, but we cannot be at every game for every team. So, we love getting photos sent to us, especially those posted by you - the community - to our gallery. It's a place where everyone can quickly see images you've taken.
3. Submit opinion articles or letters to the editor: These are pieces of content that you can submit, and they may appear as featured stories that our newsletter subscribers will see in their email inboxes. We reach tons of people in the community, and we know they'd love to hear from you. Email these to to the editor, Ralph Ellis, at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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The Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce's April quarterly breakfast at the Glasgow Golf and Country Club opened with Leigh Lessenberry, who shared a brief recount of the more than 150-year history of Glasgow Railway Company Inc.
The Glasgow Railway Company, a local small business, was built in 1856, but back then it was known as the Barren County Railroad Company. The short line railway, now owned by Robert Lessenberry and family, runs from Park City to Glasgow.
Lessenberry said the Glasgow Railway served a significant role in developing the community and it "continues to chug along." More importantly, Lessenberry believes the Glasgow Railway is a shining example of what can be accomplished through cooperation and teamwork.
Likewise, Sally Ray, Western Kentucky University-Glasgow Chancellor said the university would not be able to celebrate its 25th anniversary had it not been for the continuous support and cooperation from the community.
More than 200 attended the chamber of commerce quarterly breakfast, sponsored by WKU-Glasgow.
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GFP News - July 19, 2013
Good Earth State Park at Blood Run Dedicated Friday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Nearly 400 people gathered this morning to watch South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard and Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad dedicate Good Earth State Park at Blood Run, the first South Dakota state park in 40 years.
"Organized efforts to recognize this important cultural site began more than four decades ago," said Gov. Dennis Daugaard. "Today we celebrate the culmination of those efforts with the dedication of South Dakota's 13th state park."
Good Earth State Park at Blood Run is located southeast of Sioux Falls and is part of the Blood Run National Historic Landmark. The landmark lies on both sides of the Big Sioux River at the mouth of Blood Run Creek and includes more than 3,000 acres of land in South Dakota and Iowa.
Iowa Governor, Terry Branstad said, "This is a wonderful example of a great public/private partnership. In Iowa, we are excited to partner with South Dakota to create a state park that encompasses two states."
Blood Run is considered by archaeologists as the most significant Oneota cultural site in the Midwest. European explorers or early settlers are believed to have named the area Blood Run for the reddish flows of an area creek containing iron. The site served as an important gathering place and trading center for American Indians from 1350 to 1700 A.D.
Good Earth was officially designated as a state park during the 2013 Legislative Session, but the project has been in the works since the National Park Service first designated the Blood Run site a national Historic Landmark in 1970.
This is a special victory for Doug Hofer who has worked as state park director during much of the process. "Partnerships have been integral to this project from the beginning," said Hofer. "After so many years of work, it's exciting to know that Good Earth is finally part of the state park system."
Hofer says future plans for the park include a visitor center, hiking trails and programming focusing on the cultural and historical significance of the site.
For more information on Good Earth State Park at Blood Run, visit www.gfp.sd.gov.


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What will happen to your business if you die, retire or become disabled? If you are a small-business owner, you need a means for the transfer of that business in the event something happens to you.
With a "buy-sell" agreement, you are able to plan for many contingencies over which you would otherwise have little control. A buy-sell agreement should establish a price and method of succession.
The traditional buy-sell agreement is a contract between the business entity and all the entity's co-owners. The agreement typically covers valuing the business, laying down triggering events that would bring the terms of the contract into effect, and defining the transfer of ownership. There are many advantages in drafting a buy-sell agreement, including the following:
• Provides a framework for dealing with owner disputes – ensures a smooth transition of control and power to the owner's successor.
• Facilitates estate planning objectives – can help minimize certain estate taxes and can • Fixes value for estate tax purposes – includes a method for valuing ownership interests and establishing a fixed value for purposes of taxing the estate upon its owner's death.
• Forces owners to deal with liquidity issues – addresses how a possible buyout would be funded.
• Helps prevent loss of tax benefits – especially for S corporations in which transferred stock could lead to termination of the S election. It can disallow the transfer of shares without the consent of owners.
Something as valuable as the ownership and management of a small business should not be left to chance. The agreement needs to satisfy all parties involved, including the IRS requirements for tax purposes.
If you need assistance in drafting the tax consequences of a buy-sell agreement or in updating your current buy-sell agreement, please contact an accounting firm.
Patti Hudson is a certified public accountant with Wessel & Co. of Johnstown.
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The Virginia Women's Rowing team is preparing for the NCAA Championships this weekend at the University of Tennessee. The team is in search of their first national team title. The Cavs took part in their final practice in town on Monday and will leave for Oak Ridge on Tuesday. Click the link above for the video.


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Everyone, it seems, is building a smartwatch these days. Pebble, Sony and Samsung have already released theirs. Apple has long been rumored to be working on one. Nokia has filed for patents.
But the rumors about Google's smartwatch are more intriguing than most, for two reasons.
First, it might actually be close to completion. The Wall Street Journal reports this week that the device is "in late-stage development" and the company is "in talks with Asian suppliers to begin mass production." That makes it unlikely to be available in time for the holidays, but quite possibly ready to launch in the first half of next year. Apple, in contrast, is downplaying the notion that its watch will be ready anytime soon.
Second, Google is one of two companies — Apple being the other — with the software to make a smartwatch actually useful. The fundamental problem with smartwatches is that their screens are tiny, so they have to be able to serve up information in intelligent, bite-size chunks, either in response to voice queries or of their own accord. For Apple, that likely means heavy reliance on Siri, which is pretty good for making calls, checking the weather or checking your calendar, but limited when it comes to Web searches or anticipating your needs. For Google, it means Google Now, which is starting to get pretty good at all of those things. Indeed, the WSJ reports that Google Now is likely a big part of the company's watch plans:
The new device, which will run on Android, will be integrated with Google Now, the company's intelligent personal assistant that can answer questions, make recommendations and predict what information users need based on what they are doing, a person familiar with the situation said.
Among other things, Google Now can be configured to give you a heads-up when it thinks you should leave for an appointment, based on your current location, the location of the appointment, and even real-time traffic conditions. Google is also working on giving it the capability to learn from your habits and adjust its notifications and estimates accordingly. The idea is that it can do a lot of this on its own, without you having to fumble with buttons or a touchscreen keypad. Meanwhile, the compact "cards" that the company has been developing for Google Glass could also come in handy on a watch's small screen. And, as you've probably noticed, Google search itself has become more oriented to delivering simple, straightforward answers to your queries, which is far more useful than a list of Web results when your screen is only an inch or two wide.
While other companies race to beat Apple to market with smartwatches, the assumption has been that Apple will set the bar if and when it comes out with an iWatch. But it had better watch out: Google could set a pretty high bar of its own, and it's looking like it might just do it first.
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A watch that will tell you when you're late
Everyone, it seems, is building a smartwatch these days. Pebble, Sony and Samsung have already released theirs. Apple has long been rumored to be working on one. Nokia has filed for patents.
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Arizona's prolonged lethal injection is fourth in U.S. this year
Arizona's execution of double-murderer Joseph Wood marked the fourth time this year that a state failed to dispatch a convict efficiently, according to the Constitution Project, a bipartisan legal group.3
Technology plays key part in battling police brutality (VIDEO)
Allegations of police brutality are nothing new -- as long as there has been law enforcement, citizens have registered claims that some officers cross the line. But in the last few years, the claims of excessive force are being corroborated with new technology from cell phone cameras, police dash-cams and surveillance videos.
Facebook continues moneymaking trend
Facebook seems to have figured out - for now at least - the holy grail for all media right now: how to make money selling mobile ads.
- Has the ipad lost its swag?
Almost half of America's obese youth don't know they're obese
The good news is that after decades of furious growth, obesity rates finally seem to be leveling off in the U.S.. The bad news is that America's youth still appear to be dangerously unaware of the problem.
Darth Vader is polling higher than all potential 2016 presidential candidates
On the other hand, with a net favorability of -8, Jar Jar is considerably more popular than the U.S. Congress, which currently enjoys a net favorability rating of -65.
Llama on the loose corralled in Missouri town
A llama on the lam cruised Main Street Tuesday before it mistook a resident's fenced backyard for a place to grab a meal and freshen up.
An oncologist uses scorpion venom to locate cancer cells
Olson, a pediatric oncologist and research scientist in Seattle, has developed a compound he calls Tumor Paint. When injected into a cancer patient, it seems to light up all the malignant cells so surgeons can easily locate and excise them.
VIDEO: Train collides with semi truck carrying lighter fluid
A truck driver from Washington is fortunate to be alive after driving his semi onto a set of tracks near Somerset, Ky., and being struck by a locomotive, which ignited his load of charcoal lighter fluid.
What we get wrong about millennials living at home
If the media is to be believed, America is facing a major crisis. "Kids," some age 25, 26, or even 30 years old, are living out of their childhood bedrooms and basements at alarmingly high numbers. The hand-wringing overlooks one problem: It's all overblown.
Wal-Mart to cut prices more aggressively in back-to-school push
Wal-Mart Stores plans to cut prices more aggressively during this year's back-to-school season and will add inventory to its online store as the chain battles retailers for student spending.
Hospitals let patients schedule ER visits
Three times within a week, 34-year-old Michael Granillo went to the emergency room at Northridge Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles because of intense back pain. Each time, Granillo, who didn't have insurance, stayed for less than an hour before leaving without being seen by a doctor.
Starved Pennsylvania 7-year-old weighed only 25 pounds
A 7-year-old Pennsylvania boy authorities described as being so underweight he looked like a human skeleton has been released from the hospital.
Malaysians wonder 'Why us?' after second loss of airline jet
It was all too familiar. Grieving families rushing to airport. The flashing television graphics of a plane's last radar appearance. The uncomfortable officials before a heavy thicket of microphones.
For many Malaysians, the disappearance of Flight 370 in March has been a long trauma from which the nation has not yet recovered.
A quarter of the world's most educated people live in the 100 largest cities
College graduates are increasingly sorting themselves into high-cost, high-amenity cities such as Washington, New York, Boston and San Francisco, a phenomenon that threatens to segregate us across the country by education.
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March 8th, 2010
From Green Right Now Reports
New scientific findings on the Greater Sage-Grouse are a "wake-up call" about the bird's dwindling numbers and its vanishing sagebrush habitat, reports the National Wildlife Federation.
Last week, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), announced that the Greater Sage-Grouse will have to wait in line for Endangered Species Act protection behind higher-priority species. The agency deemed the bird's status to be "warranted but precluded," a designation that means the bird qualifies for Endangered Species Act protection (it is "warranted") but it will not be acted upon immediately.


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Luisa Kroll, Forbes Staff
My beat: How folks make, keep and spend fortunes.
Written and reported with Forbes associate reporter Brian Solomon.
More Forbes 400 members give to education-related causes than to any other issue. Last year we counted 75 Rich List members who donated to their alma maters, local schools, pre-K programs and even teacher evaluation efforts.
But while plenty of wealthy businesspeople agree the education system needs their support, there is little consensus on what to do. Some people like the Waltons are big supporters of charter schools, which now represent 5% of all public schools, up from 2% a decade ago. Others like Michael Milken and Bill Gates think hiring and training better teachers is the best solution.
Over the next few weeks we'll be looking at K-12 education in particular and soliciting input from some of the nation's most successful businesspeople and education experts as well as readers, asking for their single best ideas for reforming schools now.
Fifty million students will go to approximately 99,000 public elementary and secondary schools this fall, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. During the year, an estimated $566 billion will be spent educating these students, 53% more than the amount spent just a decade ago, even when adjusted for inflation.
Yet despite the huge sum of money being spent, Americans don't seem to be keeping up. According to 2007 data, fourth graders in 8 countries including China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and Latvia, outperformed American fourth graders in math. On the 2009 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), an international assessment of 15-year-olds performance in reading, math and science, Americans scored below the average of the 34 OECD member countries in Math and at the average in literacy.
"In 1960, America was an education powerhouse. Each decade from 1880 to 1960, on average we added one year of school to our children's learning," wrote American billionaire Michael Milken earlier this year in an article about America's next great century, "By the time I was in elementary school, we led most of the world by at least two years of formal schooling. But since then, we've stalled while other nations have moved ahead and in some cases surpassed us.
Hollywood director George Lucas, who says his own experience in public schools was "quite frustrating," calls education the foundation of our democracy and says that as a father, "I've felt the imperative to transform schooling even more urgently."
What do you think the problem is in America's public schools? How can we keep up with other countries? What would you change first? Your thoughts will be included along with those of America's wealthiest as part of a section to be published in the annual Forbes 400 issue coming out in just a few weeks.
In the meantime, read on about what a few Forbes 400 members are already doing.
As the owner of a small business that will need to hire qualified employees, the father of two teenagers, and the spouse of a talented and very dedicated high school teacher, I have the opportunity to view the needs of our education system from a variety of perspectives. In the last few years I have watched my wife's frustration levels growing worse every year, while her compensation has effectively been reduced. At the same time, I am paying higher and higher taxes, some of which are supposed to be earmarked for education. I have done my best to fill in the enormous holes in the quality of the education my two children receive, but there's a long way to go. I have seen the frustration of teachers and administrators that feel trapped and constrained by a system that is obviously broken. The problems with our education system have been expounded upon in great detail and length, I see no point in wasting your time by rehashing them yet again here. I believe virtually everyone agrees that our education system is (if not completely broken) not ready for the challenges of the future and that is the bottom line.
The vast majority of the people in the education system are honestly trying to do the best they can with the lot that they are dealt. For the most part they are hard working, highly skilled, well intentioned people that are trying to get a difficult job done with a broken system. Like many of these people, I've given a great deal of thought to the current state of the system and what could be done to fix it. I have come to the conclusion that many of these folks have become so focused on solving the day-to-day problems they are faced with that most of them seem to have lost sight of the larger goals of the education system and those few that do keep the goals firmly in sight are not rewarded for achieving them. I believe that must change. If the system is to be successful, everyone involved must be focused on and have their effectiveness measured against the consistent goals and objectives and they must be rewarded for how well those goals and objectives are met.
Perhaps the most significant flaw in our present education system is that it does not effectively measure or reward successful accomplishment of the overall goals and objectives of the education system. I believe that this is due in large part to the fact that the goals and objectives are not clearly stated or understood. The stated mission for the US Department of Education is to "promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access". The Carrolton Farmers Branch Independent School District states that their mission is "Together with families and community we commit all district resources to guide the learning of each student to graduate as: a responsible individual, a passionate life-long learner, a complex thinker, and an effective communicator who understands and respects our global interdependence." Each component of the education system has its stated mission, and each of these agencies puts forth exceptional effort to advance their own objectives, but their efforts are not coordinated. Imagine what could be accomplished if the efforts of each of the thousands of highly qualified and motivated people involved with all of these agencies were coordinated to achieve a common goal. I believe that educational excellence would be simply astounding.
So what is the goal of the education system as a whole? I submit that, simply stated, the goal is (or aught to be) to prepare our children to become productive members of our society. I believe that it is critical for every agency and organization that is a part of our education system is focused on this goal. If you accept that the goal of our education system aught to be to prepare our children to become productive members of our society, you will surely also realize that the worth of an individual to our society can not be measured by a test score or even a grade point average. Given that we in the United States adhere to the tenets of capitalism, shouldn't we measure the value of an individual to our society by the wealth that they are able to generate within it? If you accept that premise, it becomes relatively easy to measure the value that any given individual has within our society. Note that I suggest this not as a measurement of the true worth of an individual, but as a measure of the individuals contribution to our society. Accepting that the goal of the education system is to prepare our children to become productive members of our society, it would seem logical that one could easily measure the effectiveness of the educational process by tallying the wealth that the graduates of the education process were able to generate within our society. The Internal Revenue Service seems to be very good at the process of figuring out how much wealth each individual generates within our society, so we already have the information needed to accurately measure educational effectiveness.
After establishing more accurate measurement of effectiveness, we must also establish commensurate rewards that are based on that effectiveness. Again turning to the tenets of capitalism, the most appropriate reward in our society is monetary wealth. In fact, does it not seem perfectly logical that the educational system that gave you the tools to earn wealth should be compensated by receiving a portion of that wealth? Today however, the school districts are funded primarily by taxes assessed against properties located in proximity to each district. That method of funding does not lend itself to performance based rewards. The values of properties in an area do not radically change relative to the educational excellence or ineptitude of the school district in which they exist. However, the income of graduates from that school district can be a very accurate reflection of how effective the education programs of a district are. I submit that it would make more sense to collect a percentage of the income of members of our society and distribute it to the specific educational institutions that allowed each individual to achieve the success that they enjoy. I believe that this system would provide the basis for a much more equitable system for rewarding effective educational programs and encourage a focus on the goal of assisting our children to become more productive members of our society instead of being really good at taking tests.
The implementation of this plan would actually be relatively easy. First eliminate all school based property taxes. Then use the existing infrastructure of the IRS to collect a small percentage (I would guess somewhere between 2% and 5%) of everyone's income to pay for their education. For most property owners, this would represent a net reduction in overall taxes, and it would allow non-property owners the opportunity to compensate the education system that gave them the ability to earn a living. The school districts would then apply to the IRS for distribution with a listing of alumni from their programs. If they chose to do so, school districts could easily develop a system for compensation based on funds collected from former students of each educator, thus encouraging teacher retention and adequately compensating exceptional teachers. Any unclaimed funds could be used for special education projects or to help newer school systems that were still building alumni. Obviously I have not done extensive studies of the revenue impact on school districts and some effort would need to be expended to determine the proper percentage that would have to be collected to adequately support the system, but I believe the task would not be insurmountable. The important point is that the basic infrastructure is already in place and ready to go. Managing the transition would be a fairly monumental task, but I believe that the future of our children and our country is worth the effort.
Take each child where they are when they come in, and custom tailor a path for each built off of their interests. Montessori schools are more project oriented which fosters a more organic learning process as opposed to the cookie cutter, spoon fed information our kids, including myself just 2 years ago, experienced in our public education system.
Corruption plays quite a role in our education system as well. Come to Buffalo, NY, you'll find plenty of corruption in Hamburg Central Schools (where superintendents steal literally millions while teachers are being laid off, before things really got bad in the economy) and currently what's going on with Buffalo Public Schools. Carl Paladino has been instrumental in garnering support and creating awareness about the corruption in our local schools.
Also, KIPP schools work phenomenally well. Talk to Malcolm Gladwell, he's done considerable research into this matter. Also, hit up John Arnold down in Texas.
Reduce class sizes and stop teaching to the lowest/average student. That starts by raising expectations – specifically demand more from teachers, parents and students.
The Gates Foundation believes in investing in teachers, not just schools. Agree, but the teachers are doomed if they're being measured by the overall class results – and then given 50+ students of varying abilities.
Like most other aspects of society – specialization works. At K-12, raising everyone's expectation and then grouping students based on ability works. Among the tricks – prepping teachers to demand excellence and help from parents. For some kids that may be a few minutes of studying at home, while others may take a few hours…
We can focus on how "hard" or "unfair" that can be. Or, we can focus on how to provide more kids a better education.
Sadly, I think behavior and expectations need to change before education results can.
I have never seen a strong correlation to class size and learning. When I was in school, it was not unusual to have 30 or more students in elementary and high school classes. If class size is substantially reduced, there will be a temporary effect that will soon disappear. It believe it is more important to remove distractions, especially students that are either bored and not interested in learning. Teaching to the slowest learner results in the faster (more inteligent) learners being bored and becoming distractors. There should be a reasonable grouping of students by their ability and their interest in learning. Perhaps small classes and special attention may help the others.
Right on Luisa – heartbreaking for Dad's too. Now keep playing that scenerio out and parents all across America find their kids playing, watching TV or other activities providing instant pleasure… and not working their brains and curiosity.
Think education system needs a radical change.
Dear Luisa: For nurturing your child's learning at home. You could start asking her what she loves to do or what is she interested for. For example, if she loves butterflies, then provide her books for painting butterflies, books about butterflies and nature, and slowly move to do multiplication with buttleflies, not in the boring sense of curriculum schools, but actually understanding and playing with numbers and butterflies.
Hope this helps to encourage your daughter's love for LEARNING. Regards.
I think the comments here are thought provoking and insightful, but, they all have one thing in common. They're complicated!
With the diverse student population, geographic realities and vastly disperate home dynamics, simplicity may be the key.
If we focus K-3 on Reading and Math we form a basic foundation for "reading to learn" instead of learning to read. If we prep kids with all the basic math skills (most importantly multiplication) we prepare for advanced math and sciences. The rest of the day can be fun and engaging. Let's simplify this complex problem and grow from a position of strength after we achieve this first step.


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Pronounced: me-klor-ETH-a-meen
About Mechlorethamine
Mechlorethamine exerts its anti-cancer affect by a process called alkylation. Alkylation damages the DNA of cells, which prevents them from dividing, and causes them to die. Since cancer cells, in general, divide faster and with less error correcting than healthy cells, cancer cells are more sensitive to this damage. In this way, mechlorethamine slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in your body.
How to Take Mechlorethamine
Mechlorethamine is given by intravenous (into a vein) injection. The dosage and schedule is determined by the person's size and type of cancer.Even when carefully and correctly administered by trained personnel, this drug may cause feeling of burning and pain. There is a risk that this drug may leak out of the vein at the injection site, resulting in tissue damage that can be severe. If the area of injection becomes red, swollen, or painful at anytime during or after the injection, notify your doctor or nurse immediately. Do not apply anything to the site unless instructed by your doctor or nurse.
Mechlorethamine can also be used in a topical form (either as a cream or an ointment), and is used to treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma lesions on the skin. Precautions should be taken to avoid exposing others to this compound. In addition, mechlorethamine can be delivered directly into body cavities (lining of the lung, abdomen).
Possible Side Effects of Mechlorethamine
There are a number of things you can do to manage the side effects of Mechlorethamine. Talk to your doctor or nurse about these recommendations. They can help you decide what will work best for you. These are some of the most common side effects:
Low White Blood Cell Count (Leukopenia or Neutropenia)
White blood cells (WBC) are important for fighting infection. While receiving treatment, your WBC count can drop, putting you at a higher risk of getting an infection. You should let your doctor or nurse know right away if you have a fever (temperature greater than 100.4 F), sore throat or cold, shortness of breath, cough, burning with urination, or a sore that doesn't heal.
Tips to preventing infection:
For more suggestions, read the Neutropenia Tip Sheet.
Low Red Blood Cell Count (Anemia)
Your red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen to the tissues in your body. When the red cell count is low, you may feel tired or weak. You should let your doctor or nurse know if you experience any shortness of breath, difficulty breathing or pain in your chest. If the count gets too low, you may receive a blood transfusion. Read the anemia tip sheet for more information.
Low Platelet Count (Thrombocytopenia)
Platelets help your blood clot, so when the count is low you are at a higher risk of bleeding. Let your doctor or nurse know if you have any excess bruising or bleeding, including nosebleeds, bleeding gums or blood in your urine or stool. If the count becomes too low, you may receive a transfusion of platelets.
Read the thrombocytopenia tip sheet for more information.
Nausea and/or Vomiting
Take anti-nausea medications as prescribed. If you continue to have nausea or vomiting, notify your doctor or nurse so they can help you manage this side effect. In addition, dietary changes may help. Avoid things that may worsen the symptoms, such as heavy or greasy/fatty, spicy or acidic foods (lemons, tomatoes, oranges). Try antacids, (e.g. milk of magnesia, calcium tablets such as Tums), saltines, or ginger ale to lessen symptoms. Read the Nausea & Vomiting Tip Sheet for more suggestions.
Call your doctor or nurse if you are unable to keep fluids down for more than 12 hours or if you feel lightheaded or dizzy at any time.
Your oncology team can recommend medications to relieve diarrhea. Also, try eating low-fiber, bland foods, such as white rice and boiled or baked chicken. Avoid raw fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads, cereals and seeds. Soluble fiber is found in some foods that absorbs fluid and can help relieve diarrhea. Foods high in soluble fiber include: applesauce, bananas (ripe), canned fruit, orange and grapefruit sections, boiled potatoes, white rice and products made with white flour, oatmeal, cream of rice, cream of wheat, and farina. Drink 8-10 glasses on non-alcoholic, un-caffeinated fluid a day to prevent dehydration. Read Low Fiber Diet for Diarrhea for more tips.
Sexual and Reproductive Changes
This drug can affect your reproductive system, resulting in the menstrual cycle or sperm production becoming irregular or stopping permanently. Exposure of an unborn child to this medication could cause birth defects, so you should not become pregnant or father a child while on this medication. Effective birth control is necessary during treatment, even if your menstrual cycle stops or you believe your sperm is affected. You may want to consider sperm banking or egg harvesting if you may wish to have a child in the future. Discuss these options with your oncology team. See OncoLink's section on sexuality for helpful tips for dealing with these side effects.
Decrease in Appetite
Visit OncoLink's section on Nutrition for tips on dealing with this side effect. Ask your nurse about nutritional counseling services.
Mouth Ulcers (Sores)
Certain cancer treatments can cause sores or soreness in your mouth and/or throat. Notify your doctor or nurse if your mouth, tongue, inside of your cheek or throat becomes white, ulcerated or painful. Performing regular mouth care can help prevent or manage mouth sores. If mouth sores become painful, your doctor or nurse can recommend a pain reliever.
Read the mouth ulcer tip sheet for more information.
Loss or Thinning of Scalp and Body Hair (Alopecia)
Your hair may become thin, brittle, or may fall out. This typically begins two to three weeks after treatment starts. This hair loss can be all body hair, including pubic, underarm, legs/arms, eyelashes, and nose hairs. The use of scarves, wigs, hats and hairpieces may help. Hair generally starts to regrow soon after treatment is completed. Remember your hair helps keep you warm in cold weather, so a hat is particularly important in cold weather or to protect you from the sun. Read more on alopecia.
Taste and Smell Changes
You may experience a metallic taste or dislike foods or beverages that you liked before receiving chemotherapy. These symptoms can last up to several months. Avoid any food that you think smells or tastes bad. If red meat is a problem, eat chicken, turkey, eggs, dairy products and fish without a strong smell. Flavor meat or fish by marinating it in sweet juices, sweet and sour sauce or dressings. Use seasonings like basil, oregano or rosemary. Bacon, ham and onion can add flavor to vegetables. Ask your nurse about nutritional counseling services.
Secondary Malignancies
There is a slight risk of developing leukemia or other type of cancer due to treatment with this medication. This is most often associated with repeated treatments or high doses.
Other Side Effects
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Sniper Elite 3 sees American OSS agent Karl Fairburne on assignment in North Africa during WWII to assist intelligence efforts and provide sharpshooter skills to Allied forces within exotic, rugged and open land. As part of his mission, Karl learns of a secret "wonder weapon" tank program which, should it become a reality, has the potential to crush any Allied force in its path and turn the tide of the war.
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While not without its flaws, Sniper Elite 3 remains a compelling, tactically-rewarding shooter that fans of the genre would do well to snap up asap.
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- The open environments, which allow for greater strategic freedom
- Plenty of optional collectibles and objectives to tackle, plus solid online modes
- Kill cam is satisfyingly gruesome as ever
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- The lack of a decent story and compelling hero
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Rebellion's Sniper Elite franchise is a little trickier to quantify than your average, run-of-the-mill shoot-'em-up. While not strictly esoteric, the World War II-based blaster doesn't pack the same universal appeal as other third-person offerings such as Gears of War or the more recent Resident Evil titles. No, what Sniper Elite does is find its own niche, snuggly camping down between the accessibility of it...
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Sniper Elite 3 camps down for second week at U.K. no.1
World War II shooter Sniper Elite 3 has bagged itself a second week at the summit of the U.K. All Format Charts. The Rebellion-developed Nazi blaster, known for its grisly yet satisfying X-ray kill cam, fended off competition from the likes of Watch Dogs and FIFA 14 for the top spot, with sales o...
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Sniper Elite 3 has U.K. no.1 in its deadly sights
World War II shooter Sniper Elite 3 has dethroned EA Sports UFC from the summit of the U.K. All Format Charts following its debut last Friday. As a result, EA's brawler drops to third place, allowing Watch Dogs to rise up the ranks to second. Other than that, it was a pretty slow week, whic...
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Sniper Elite 3 targets Hitler in Hunt for Grey Wolf DLC trailer
505 Games has released a new trailer for its upcoming World War II sharp shooter, Sniper Elite 3. This latest footage focuses on the game's DLC, Hunt for the Grey Wolf, which sees gamers attempting to assassinate Adolf Hitler -- or perhaps it's his double? The press blurb reads: ...
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Sniper Elite 3 screens showcase brutal cam kills
505 Games has dropped off a fresh batch of Sniper Elite 3 screenshots for your consumption. The World War II-based shooter is scheduled for release in June for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC. Check out a shot below depicting a grisly cam kill, and then pop over to our...
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Sniper Elite 3 mission lets you shoot TV's Charlie Brooker
Sniper Elite 3, the upcoming World War II-era shooter from Rebellion Entertainment, will allow gamers to target TV broadcast and former games critic, Charlie Brooker. The snipe-'em-up features a stage designed around Brooker's in-game cameo, specifically tailored to his "dark se...
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Sniper Elite 3 release date and collector edition details confirmed
505 Games has confirmed that the console versions of Sniper Elite 3 will launch in North America on July 1, 2014. Pre-orders are now available from Gamestop for the Xbox One and PS4 versions with the added incentive of a bonus mission entitled 'Hunt The Grey Wolf'. The collector'...
- Posted Mar 5th 2014
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Sniper Elite 3 coming to PS4, current and other next-gen consoles
Sniper Elite 3 is heading to current- and next-generation consoles in 2014, 505 Games has announced. There are not a ton of details to go on at this time but IGN reports that 505 Games has decided to put out a sequel to Sniper Elite V2--released in 2012 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC--becau...
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Gregory S. Vankooiman, 48, was charged with open and gross lewdness, along with a previous warrant, following his arrest Sunday evening outside his home. He was released on personal recognizance and is due back in court on March 19 for a pretrial hearing.
According to Salisbury police officer Richard Dellaria's report, Vankooiman became extremely agitated after reporting someone had backed into his friend's car as they watched the Super Bowl together in a different Cottage Way apartment.
By the time Dellaria and other officers arrived, a male neighbor of Vankooiman told police the suspect had challenged him to a fight and called him disparaging names based on his sexuality. The victim also told police the suspect then chased him up his porch stairs until he reached the safety of his apartment. Once behind a glass sliding door, the victim saw the suspect pull out his genitals and heard him taunt him further. The victim told police he was shocked and frightened by Vankooiman's behavior, according to Dellaria's report.
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Original: The County Board of Supervisors will discuss a ballot measure at Tuesday's meeting that would increase the number of terms someone can serve on the board from three four-year terms to five.
The measure was proposed by County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, who represents much of the San Gabriel Valley, including unincorporated Altadena, La Crescenta, and unincorporated parts of Arcadia and Monrovia.
When asked why he proposed the change, Antonovich's chief deputy Tony Bell, provided the following statement:
This current Board has a proven track record of fiscal responsibility and effective management that has kept the county solvent and able to meet its obligations.
With many municipalities in economic crisis, voters deserve the opportunity to choose who they feel is the most-experienced and best-qualified to navigate the county through tough times.
If passed by the Board on Tuesday, the measure would go on the November 6 ballot for voters to approve or reject.
Voters introduced term limits for the Board of Supervisors for the first time in 2002; previously there were no limits.
The 2002 measure allowed all incumbent Board members to run for three more terms and for all new candidates to be limited to three terms.
Under the laws set up by that measure Antonovich would be termed out of office in 2016, as would Supervisor Don Knabe. Supervisors Gloria Molina and Zev Yaroslavsky will be termed out in 2014.
The measure being discussed Tuesday would allow for all four to serve for two more four-year terms.
The current ballot language proposed in Antonovich's motion does not make any mention of existing three term-limit law. It reads:
Limits any person elected to the office of member of the Board of Supervisors to five consecutive terms commencing December 2002; except that, such limitation shall not apply to any unexpired term if the remainder of that term is less than one-half of the full term
Antonovich's deputy, Bell, said that the language could possibly be changed at Tuesday's meeting.
The proposed language came from the County Counsel's office, according to Lori Wiese, another Antonovich staffer. She said that if the proposed language stays intact and the measure is put on the ballot, the information about the existing three-term limit could go into the ballot analysis the county provides for voters.
Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting is at 9:30 a.m. in the Board's Hearing Room at the county building in downtown L.A. at 500 West Temple Street. It can be viewed online here.


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With a new stadium, a new star in Jose Reyes and new life in South Florida last off-season (not to mention a new location as the Miami Marlins) the Marlins wanted to make a big splash in selecting a new manager. The splash they made in hiring Ozzie Guillen was akin to Refrigerator Perry doing a cannoball from a ten meter platform.
Ill give you a moment to process that image.
Guillen seemed to be the perfect man for the job, a successful Latin American male in a community that wants and needs Latin American role models, a bombastic presence on a team that was looking to make a bombastic return to relevance in the National League, and a ratings producing mouthpiece on the Showtime documentary that was set to follow the teams progress last season.
One year later, Guillen looks like the worst managerial decision ever made in baseball. He offended Miamis Cuban community by openly touting respect for, Fidel Castro. He battled openly with Miamis hierarchy, who arent the most stable group to begin with, and showed a general disdain for his players, specifically Heath Bell.
In truth, Guillen never changed his style from his White Sox days, and the Marlins should have known what they were getting into. In Chicago, Guillen openly ripped his players, but the team was steadily improving while he did so, so the World Series-starved fans and organization on the South Side was willing to put up with it. When his approach brought them a title in 2006, the win meant that even though many people hated him in Chicago, you couldnt question his results.
In Florida, Guillens brusque could only ever ruin the feel-good factor that was the Marlins coming into their new ballpark. Instead of a city focused on a young, talented team ready to compete in the National League, everyone turned their attention to the travelling 38-ring circus that was Ozzie. On a team filled with outsized personalities (Logan Morrison, Giancarlo Stanton, Jose Reyes, Heath Bell until his trade), the Marlins brought in a man whose idea of handling such players is to be more colorful than they are. Just by being himself, Ozzie torpedoed what should have been a special season in Miami, win or lose.
So when Larry Beinfest and Jeffrey Loria went looking for a new manager, they went and found a man who has the potential to be Guillens polar opposite. Mike Redmonds name may have come out of the blue, but anyone who remembers Redmond as a player can probably see the logic in his hire.
Of course one of the main reasons that the inexperienced Redmond was hired is strictly financial. Guillen will be paid $7.5 million over the next three years to stay far away from the Marlins, and since Redmond has not managed above the Florida St. League, he comes cheap. A closer look at the man, however, sees that he has a chance to succeed.
Redmond was a major league survivor. Never drafted, never thought of, but he played fairly regularly and well for a thirteen years in the major leagues based on two traits: steady defense and personality.
As a catcher, Redmond was the ideal backup. In 687 career regular season games, he committed just 18 errors and 23 passed balls. Furthermore, he seemed to understand, even embrace, the idea that he was not an everyday player. He spent the balance of his career backing up three excellent catchers in Charles Johnson, Ivan Rodriguez and Joe Mauer, and took his opportunities when he could. On what will undoubtedly be a young Marlins team in 2013, a manager who understands the mentality of all players can be crucial. Handling players was never Guillens strong suit, and he could be downright brutal to those who lacked experience.
After the torment of the 2012 baseball season, there is little doubt that the Miami Marlins would like to make baseball fun again. Redmond may just be the man. A talker with a wry sense of humor who was known for taking batting practice naked to get out of slumps, Redmond has experience keeping it loose. his press conferences will certainly unpredictable, but in a different fashion than the unhinged Guillen. Furthermore, he knows the Marlins, having played for the team for seven seasons, one of which was their 2003 World Series triumph.
Who knows what will happen to Redmond in Miami. Loria and Beinfest dont have the best track record when it comes to managers and it remains to be seen how patient they will be with their new man. For now, however, it appears the Marlins have what they need: the anti-Ozzie Guillen.


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England's David Horsey shot a second-round 68 Friday for a two-stroke lead at the halfway mark of the Russian Open.
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David Horsey birdied four of his final six holes for a 7-under 65 and a one-stroke lead heading into the second round.
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Things I liked:The looks, the feel, that the cylinders are real metal, the adjustable sights, and accessories that allow a pistol scope or red dot to be used.
Things I would have changed:The method of piercing the co2 cylinder. If you don't get it to lock on the first try, it will empty the cylinder. Rear sight is ok, the front should have a gold or silver highlight on the top.
What others should know:Lots of users have sung the praises of this gun so I will not belabor you with that. It is nice, but it is not a powerful pistol. In my opinion it should be a .22, the .17 just doesn't have enough power to shoot anything but paper, but,that's just my opinion. It will work nicely indoors but doesn't have much range outdoors, especially if there is any wind. A Crosman 2300T is more powerful and way more accurate ( yes, I realize it is a single shot and a target gun, but it costs about the same and does a way better job at putting the pellet where you want it.) That is not my opinion, that is a fact easy to prove. All things considered, this is a very nice piece fun to shoot fun to show. If you have the disposable income to use I would say, buy it. If you want to shoot something outside get the 2300T also.
Things I liked:This Smith & Wesson 586 6-inch pellet revolver is an excellent airgun. When I first started buying and shooting pellet and BB pistols, I never thought I would buy such a high priced pistol, but this purchase was well worth the price. With the exception of the rubber grips, this gun is all metal and has a good weight and feel when gripped. The accuracy is very good. After sighting in, the shots were consistently hitting on target on 2 inch shot spots from 15 feet away using single action with a double handed grip in a standing position in my basement range. The smallest grouping was 7/8 x 1/2 inch using RWS domed pellets. The largest grouping was 1 1/2 x 1 inch each using R10, H&N Field Target Trophy, and JSB domed. In a seated, bench rested position, single action shots were consistently hitting on the 2 inch shot spots with groupings ranging from a low of 7/8 x 1/2 using RWS domed pellets to a high of 1 1/4 x 1 inch each using R10, H&N Sport, H&N Match Pistol, JSB Match wad, H&N Baracuda, and Crosman domed. The double action trigger is smooth and not too heavy. I found my initial double action shots were pulling to the right, but they appeared to be centering on-target more as I shot more magazines in double action. I think this gun can produce smaller, more accurate groupings in the hands of a more experienced and skilled shooter. I have only been shooting airguns for a little over a year now and do not have any formal training shooting any kind of gun.
Things I would have changed:I wouldn't change anything with the exception of putting white dots on the front and rear sights. A greater total shot count would be desirable, but not at the expense of power and accuracy. Currently using either Crosman or Umarex CO2, I can get only about 50 - 55 shots. I usually stop now after 50 shots because those last five shots have a significantly increased risk of jamming part way out of the magazine.
What others should know:I tested this gun with these pellets: Crosman Premier Super Match wadcutter, Crosman Premier Super Point, Crosman Premier Ultra Magnum domed, RWS Superdome, RWS Meisterkugeln Pistol, RWS Meisterkugeln Rifle, RWS R10 Match, RWS Hobby, RWS Superpoint Extra, H&N Sport, H&N Baracuda, H&N Field Target Trophy, H&N Match Pistol, H&N Spitzkugel, H&N Finale Match Pistol, JSB Match Diabolo wadcutter, and JSB Exact Diabolo domed. I have successfully used most of these pellets with all of my CO2 pistols. Four of these pellets I haven't yet tested on the other pistols. For the first time I have found a pellet that just does not work well at all. Umarex and others warn against using pointed pellets because of the possibility that the pointed pellet may be too long to fit in the magazine. The Crosman Premier Super Point is still short enough for the S&W 586 magazine, but the diameter of the pellets is such that they fit much too snugly. Even with a fresh CO2, there is too great a chance of the Crosman Premier Super Point jamming part way out of the magazine and part way into the barrel. When this happens, the only way to unjam the gun is to remove the barrel, then remove the magazine, then remove the protruding Crosman pointed pellet. Overall, this gun performs very well with all of the other pellets I tested.
Things I liked:Great quality air gun.
Things I would have changed:Having to remove the handle to change the c02.
What others should know:Graet airgun, lots power, adjustable sights. feels good, great training aid.
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Lindsay Lohan is seen with her attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley at Los Angeles Superior Court, Thursday, March 10, 2011. Lohan rejected a plea agreement Thursday offered by prosecutors in a grand theft case that included a guaranteed return to jail. She told a judge she agreed to delaying her case until a preliminary hearing when prosecutors will present evidence against her. Lohan is accused of taking a $2,500 necklace from a Venice jewelry store. (AP Photo/David McNew, pool)
Lindsay Lohan rejected a plea agreement Thursday offered by prosecutors in a grand theft case, but the judge gave the actress one more chance to consider his offer.
The "Mean Girls" star returned to a Los Angeles courtroom on Thursday for a hearing in front of Judge Keith Schwartz.
The judge set a preliminary hearing for April 22, but he set another hearing for March 25. That hearing will be held only if Lohan is planning to enter into a plea agreement, the judge said.
Basically, the judge's decision Thursday gives Lohan and her attorney more time to consider the plea deal.
Lohan is accused of swiping a $2,500 necklace from a Venice jewelry store last January, shortly after she was released from 90-days in rehab. On Feb. 9, Lohan pleaded not guilty to the felony grant theft charge.
A plea deal would end the case, but Schwartz warned at a Feb. 23 hearing the deal would guarantee time behind bars.
"This issue is, what it is," Schwartz said.
Should Lohan not accept a plea deal, Judge Schwartz has said he'll refer the case to Judge Stephanie Sautner for a hearing on whether is enough evidence for a trial. Sautner would also call the shots on whether Lohan violated her probation stemming from her 2007 misdemeanor case.
As for the necklace, the jewelry store owners announced Wednesday they plan to auction it off for charity.


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Record-breaking scores highlight EMC's sweep of the enterprise NAS group and IBM's stunning performance among midrange NAS systems.
Over the years, we've seen fairly high satisfaction levels reported by users on the Storage magazine/SearchStorage.com Quality Awards for network-attached storage (NAS) systems. But the latest Quality Awards survey -- our fifth for this product class -- suggests that NAS vendors haven't been sitting on their laurels, as scores were higher than ever. In fact, overall average scores and category scores for both the midrange and enterprise NAS groups were all record highs. And given the unchecked growth of file storage at most companies, it's a good thing respondents are so pleased with their choices for file storage.
In five rounds of Quality Awards surveying, we've had five different winners in the enterprise group, with first-time victor EMC Corp. at the head of the class this time. EMC's previous best showing was a second-place finish, but the current survey results put the firm atop an abbreviated but strong field with an impressive overall average of 6.80 -- the highest enterprise NAS score to date (albeit by a mere 0.04 points over BlueArc Corp.'s score from a few years ago). Only two other vendors made the final cut and both registered commendable scores: NetApp Inc. with an overall 6.66, followed by Dell Inc. at 6.41.
The midrange NAS group also had a first-time winner, as IBM users poured on the praise to give Big Blue a resounding 7.15 overall score. That's the highest overall score we've ever recorded for either midrange or enterprise NAS systems, and the second highest across all product categories and five rounds of surveying. Noted one IBM user: "IBM is great."
IBM emerged from a particularly strong (and high scoring) field of midrange NAS vendors. In our last survey, Hewlett-Packard (HP) Co. broke NetApp's string of three straight wins in the midrange group but dropped back in the field this time. EMC (6.70) bolstered its enterprise win with a solid second-place showing in the midrange group, followed by NetApp (6.63), HP (6.42) and Dell (6.09).
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When Billy Joel sang "Get it right the first time, that's the main thing" it's unlikely he was shopping for a NAS system, but for system vendors Joel's line could be an anthem. Getting off on the right foot -- which for users means working with a knowledgeable and prepared sales team -- will often set the tone for the user's experience with the product. Judging by the improving scores in the sales-force competence rating category, vendors continue to improve their sales support efforts.
In the enterprise group, EMC launched its sweep of all categories with an overall 6.67 score for sales-force competence. EMC's highest scores were for the statements "My sales rep is knowledgeable about my industry" (6.78) and "The vendor's sales support team is knowledgeable" (6.73), but its scoring was very consistent for all statements in the category. NetApp's 6.48 placed it second, followed by Dell (6.33); both of those firms received their top marks for the knowledgeable sales support team item.
Among midrange systems, IBM made a clean sweep of the rating categories, matching EMC's enterprise-winning 6.67 score in the sales-force competence category. IBM's performance was highlighted by the only 7.00-plus score for sales-force competence statements, snagging a 7.08 for its knowledgeable sales support team. EMC's midrange entry finished just behind IBM with a 6.63 average tally; NetApp (6.29), HP (6.21) and Dell (5.76) filled out the field.
Lasting impressions
The sales effort may be the first step in the NAS deployment process, but the most lasting impression may be formed when the system is uncrated and cranked up for the first time. The initial product quality rating category endeavors to capture those impressions.
EMC topped off its excellent initial product quality ratings in the enterprise group with a 7.02 for "I am satisfied with the level of professional services this product requires" and came within a hair of the 7.00 mark with a 6.98 for "This product was installed without any defects." NetApp and Dell also showed strength in this category, scoring 6.70 and 6.64, respectively. NetApp's top mark (6.89) was for the statement about installing without defects; Dell's 6.82 for "This product was easy to get up and running" was second to only EMC's 6.90, which seems appropriate as Dell resells many EMC NAS models.
Among midrange systems, IBM obviously made some good first impressions as it scored over 7.00 for all statements in the initial product quality category for a record-breaking average of 7.32. IBM's best statement rating was a staggering 7.52 for "This product was installed without any defects." Kudos to IBM and all the vendors represented here, as the average category scores were all very good, ranging from Dell's 6.41 to NetApp's 6.71.
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Thanks Sammysoul for the info. I'll look into your suggestions.
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Great work Jojoyee! Even though I think the way you presented Spamgourmet, it sounds kinda bad.:( Only 3 forwards... In fact you can decide between 3-20, change it anytime, or even make it permanent for trusted senders.
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Thanks for your kind comments. I've now rephrased it and hope that's better.
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by mikecorbeil on 10. September 2010 - 13:19 (57586)
Minor complaint:
It would be good to add a hyperlinked index for a short table of contents (ToC) at the start of this page, using only the section or category titles. This would provide readers a quick way of knowing whether there are any categories of interest for each reader, while also making the page's listings easier to use for everyone.
Thanks Mike for the suggestion. In the Index Table, the category titles, when clicked, serve as a tool to expand or collapse a sub-table of a category. The first line in each sub-table is a category hyperlink. Give it a try if that works.
by mikecorbeil on 10. September 2010 - 16:24 (57591)
I don't see an index table, the categories are all fully expanded, and when I click on the title of each category, nothing happens. When I passed the mouse pointer over the first couple of category or section titles that I checked, the pointer changed, but clicking on the title does nothing.
Clicking on "Quick Select Links (After clicking a link, use your browser's Back icon to return here.)" also does nothing.
Found the problem, partly:
I just tried loading this page in Maxthon2 and it seems that the problem is with Firefox. I updated to v3.6.9 this week. Might 3.6.9 be the problem, or is it something else about Ffx, or maybe an add-on? If an add-on, then I don't have a clue which one it'd be, because none of the add-ons that I have installed should cause your index to not appear.
Maxthon2 shows the excellent index that you're talking about and the links work as they would be expected to.
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Probably you need to wait for the page to be fully loaded before the category links appear. If the page stops loading half way, you might need to refresh it.
The Index Table is using a node feature comes with the CMS Drupal used by this website. I've this page worked perfectly on Firefox, Chrome and IE, and I believe it works for other browsers too.
Good suggestion. Thanks Mike.
Jojo, after Mike posted the comment, I too noticed that the index was not showing for me on Firefox. I disabled AdBlockPlus, for the page, and the index was visible. Any work around for this?
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