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Hidden Stories from Women in Afghanistan
Written by Zarghuna Kargar
Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages
Publisher: Vintage Books
Pub Date: June 4, 2012
Price: $21.95
ZARGHUNA KARGAR was born in Kabul in 1982. After Soviet troops forced out the government -- in which her father was minister for information -- and civil war erupted across Afghanistan, she and her family sought refuge in Pakistan. Zarghuna completed her education in Peshawar in Pakistan: she studied at a refugee university and attended a journalism course organised by the BBC. Then in 2001 her family sought asylum in the UK, and she started working for the BBC World Service Pashto Section. She joined the team on the ground-breaking programme Afghan Woman's Hour, as producer and presenter in 2004, until it was discontinued in 2010. Zarghuna now works on current affairs programmes for the BBC Afghan Service, frequently covering topics relating to women's issues. She lives in London.
True stories from women in Afghanistan, giving voice to these women for the first time and allowing them to tell their stories in their own words.
Moving, enlightening, heart-breaking -- Dear Zari gives voice to the secret lives of women across Afghanistan for the first time, and allows them to tell their stories in their own words: from the child bride given as payment to end a family feud, to a life spent in a dark, dusty room weaving carpets, to a young girl being brought up as a boy, to living as a widow shunned by society. Intimate, emotional, often painful but at times uplifting, these thirteen stories uncover how the customs of this deeply religious and intensely traditional society can cause real suffering for many women.
'Zari' is Zarghuna Kargar, an Afghan woman now living in London, with an incredible story of her own; growing up in war-torn Kabul, she and her family fled to Pakistan shortly before the Taliban took power, and in 2001 Zarghuna moved to the UK to begin a new life. Working on the BBC World Service programme Afghan Women's Hour, Zarghuna was part of a profoundly influential project that gave support, education and encouragement to millions of women and men across Afghanistan. For ten years Afghan Women's Hour aired discussions, covering difficult -- often taboo -- subjects, and Zarghuna heard from hundreds of women eager to share their stories. It is these life stories which have inspired her to write this book. She is a brave and compassionate advocate for these women, and gives hope and reassurance to so many by bringing their experiences into the light for the first time.
Through poignant and powerful testimonies, Dear Zari reveals the reality that newspapers and footage on our screens fail to show, opening up a whole country and a hidden way of life.
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Pracs leaving workers out of a job without noticeFargo, ND (WDAY TV) - One of Fargo's biggest employers has shut its doors tonight.
By: Kevin Wallevand, WDAY Staff Reports, WDAY
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - One of Fargo's biggest employers has shut its doors tonight.
Less than a year after rising from the ashes, PRACS this afternoon told employees it was closing now. No notice.
PRACS has been in Fargo 30 years. Tonight, the doors are closed and hundreds of workers are without a job.
Employees tell us, there was no warning. Late this afternoon, they learned it would be their last day. The doors were being locked shut. We are told lenders had pulled the plug on the company.
While Dr. James Carlson was currently CEO of Pracs, he no longer owned the company. Carlson was the master-mind behind the massive research center in Fargo that grew into one of the largest drug testing facilities in the world, providing jobs and extra cash for thousands of students and families.
Some employees tonight said they expected the investor-owner group to file bankruptcy. Tonight we hear from those affected by the closing.
First a PRACS worker who received word of the closing via email tonight, and a Dilworth man taking part in a PRACS study, now out $1,300.
Gabby Kedrowski, Pracs Worker: "Kind of shocked, I am blown away. Nothing heard nothing at all. We were told thank you for hanging with us through this tough time."
Brian Lund, Took Part in Pracs Study: "Planning on a vacation with this money to now we are left scrambling figuring out how to pay for this trip."
One worker told me tonight, they were led to believe the spring would be crazy busy with drug studies. Instead he said, PRACS is crazy closed.
Other PRACS facilities impacted are St. Louis and Toronto. It is not clear if all study participants are out of their money.
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Food Tampering, An Extra Ounce of Caution
Available in PDF (303KB).
In today's world, we're all being more cautious as we go about our daily routines. And, this caution should also extend to the foods we purchase.
The deliberate tampering of food to cause major disease outbreaks is rare, particularly in the United States. However, recent news events have focused attention on the increasing possibility of such tampering.
As a result, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is enhancing its surveillance of foodborne disease and increasing the inspection of domestic and foreign food-processing plants. The food industry is also stepping up safety measures to ensure that its products are produced as safely as possible.
As a consumer, you also play a role in preventing illness due to food tampering. Follow these tips to keep you and your family safe.
Buyers Be Aware
How to detect product tampering at the grocery store . . .
Carefully examine all food product packaging. Be aware of the normal appearance of food containers. That way you'll be more likely to notice if an outer seal or wrapper is missing. Compare a suspect container with others on the shelf.
Check any anti-tampering devices on packaging. Make sure the plastic seal around the outside of a container is intact or that the safety button on the lid of a jar is down.
Don't purchase products if the packaging is open, torn, or damaged. This includes products on the shelf or in the refrigerator or freezer sections of the grocery store.
Don't buy products that are damaged or that look unusual. For example, never purchase canned goods that are leaking or that bulge at the ends. Likewise for products that appear to have been thawed and then refrozen.
Check the "sell-by" dates printed on some products, and only buy items within that time frame.
How to detect product tampering at home . . .
- When opening a container, carefully inspect the product. Don't use products that are discolored, moldy, have an off odor, or that spurt liquid or foam when the container is opened.
- Never eat food from products that are damaged or that look unusual. For example, cans that are leaking or that bulge at the ends.
Whom to Contact
4 Steps to Reporting a Suspect Product
If you suspect product tampering at the grocery store, report it to the store manager.
Once you get a commercial food product home, report a suspected tampering incident to your local police department.
If the food contains meat or poultry, call the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-800-535-4555.
- If the food does not contain meat or poultry (such as seafood, produce, or eggs), notify the Food and Drug Administration. For emergency questions, call the FDA's 24-hour emergency number at 301-443-1240 (Updated contact number: 1-866-300-4374 or 301-796-8240). For non-emergency questions, call the FDA Food Information Line at 1-888-SAFEFOOD.
Safe Food Preparation at Home
Most foodborne illnesses happen at home. In addition to checking for food tampering, protect your family from harmful bacteria that may be present in food.
Follow these 4 simple steps:
Clean -- Wash hands and surfaces often
Did you know? Twenty percent of consumers don't wash hands and kitchen surfaces before preparing food. Clean hands and surfaces are your first step in safe food handling.
Separate -- Don't cross-contaminate
Place cooked food on a clean plate. If you put cooked food on an unwashed plate that previously held raw meat, poultry, or seafood, bacteria from the raw food could contaminate the cooked food.
Did you know? After marinating raw meat, poultry, or seafood, the marinade can be contaminated with harmful bacteria. Don't taste the marinade or use it on cooked foods unless you boil it first.
Cook -- Cook to proper temperatures
To make sure meat, poultry, casseroles, and other foods are cooked all the way through, use a clean food thermometer to measure the internal temperature of cooked foods.
Did you know? Roasts and steaks should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 145°F; chicken breast to 170°F; and whole poultry to 180°F (take the temperature in the thigh).
Chill -- Refrigerate promptly
Refrigerate or freeze perishables, prepared food, and leftovers within 2 hours. Marinate foods in the refrigerator.
Don't thaw foods at room temperature. Safely thaw food (1) in the refrigerator, (2) in cold water (change the water every half-hour to keep the water cold), or (3) in the microwave if you'll be cooking the food immediately.
Did you know? Twenty-three percent of consumers' refrigerators are no cold enough.
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Patients as partners in care
Referring to NICE guidance, during a consultation enables patients to take an active role in the management of their condition or problem.
NICE provides patient friendly versions for many pieces of guidance. You can find the full list here.
NICE also provides some additional resources for patients, parents and carers associated with specific pieces of guidance.
- A guide to resources listing useful sources of self-help for patients with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Dietary information resource to support irritable bowel syndrome, produced with the British Diabetic Association.
- Neo natal jaundice parent information fact sheet.
- Diarrhoea and vomiting in children under 5 parent/carer advice sheet to support consultation.
- Feverish illness in children discharge advice sheet.
- Low back pain patient pateint information leaflet.
- Medicines adherence - template for patient information poster.
- Constipation in children and young people: template discharge advice for parents to take home.
Evidence shows that patients who are involved as much as they wish to be in decisions about their care and treatments are more likely to feel:
- knowledgeable
- able to manage their condition
- satisfied with the quality of their care.
They are also more likely to take part in preventive schemes, and to follow the course of treatment agreed with their doctor or nurse.
Patient friendly versions of NICE guidance help patients to understand the treatment being offered to them, and to get the most appropriate care for their own situation.
Having access to this information also gives patients the opportunity to express a preference (if there is a choice) about which treatment to have.
They can also let you know if there is a difference between the care they are receiving and the care recommended by NICE.
- For more information about how NICE supports and works with patients, see NICE Patients and the public involvement
- NHS Choices provides general information for patients about their health and how to find and use NHS services.
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2nd National Conference on Heritage Languages in America
The United States has a long history of educational programs to help immigrant, refugee, and native American students improve their command of English. However, relatively few educational programs have recognized the languages of these students as a valuable national resource.
Published: Friday, October 18, 2002
The Center for Applied Linguistics and the National Foreign Language Center (NFLC) have launched an initiative to overcome this neglect of heritage languages (non-English languages spoken in the United States). The goal is to help the U.S. education system recognize and develop the heritage language resources of this country as part of a larger effort to educate citizens who can function professionally in English and other languages.
For more information, please visit:
Second National Conference on Heritage Languages in America, October, 18-20, 2002


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Comparison of a New Formulation of Insulin Glargine With Lantus® Both in Combination With Oral Antihyperglycemic Drug(s) in Japanese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (EDITION JP II)
This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
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First received: September 14, 2012
Last updated: December 23, 2013
Last verified: December 2013
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Suffering from acute or chronic diseases
If you have a stable chronic disease (e.g. diabetes), which is well controlled on medication, you do not need medical clearance. You should carry your medications in your hand luggage adhering to the guidelines stipulated under "Travelling with medicines".
Peanut allergies
Malaysia Airlines appreciates the challenges faced by passengers who suffer from allergic reactions to peanuts.
Malaysia Airlines is unable to guarantee a peanut-free environment in its aircrafts or airport lounges. However, Malaysia Airlines will put in place arrangements (as outlined below) to minimize the risk of passengers who are allergic to peanuts suffering an allergic reaction while onboard Malaysia Airlines flights provided advanced written notification has been received by Malaysia Airlines. Specifically, all passengers who are allergic to peanuts are required to submit a 'Release Form' at least three (3) working days before their flight departure. Please see the link to the form and further details at the bottom of this page. If Malaysia Airlines receives the Release Form within the required time, Malaysia Airlines will implement the following measures:
- Peanut snacks are often served on Malaysia Airlines flights. However, Malaysia Airlines will create a 'buffer zone' around the passenger's seat which will include seven entire rows (being the row that the passenger has been allocated to sit in and the three rows in front of and the three rows behind the passenger's allocated row) (Designated Area). Peanut snacks and peanut condiments in meals (such as peanuts that are served on the side to accompany a meal) will not be served to any passengers seated in the Designated Area. The flight crew will use their best endeavours to stop passengers from eating their own peanut snacks in the Designated Area. Please note, however, that peanut-based dishes (such as a satay dish) may be served in the Designated Area.
- Passengers may request via Malaysia Airlines' reservations a peanut-free meal in advance of their flight's departure. Requests must be made at least 24 hours before their flight's departure. However, Malaysia Airlines cannot guarantee that the meal has been prepared in a peanut-free kitchen or has had no cross-contamination with peanut products within the various flight kitchens and catering services which are used throughout Malaysia Airlines' network.
Malaysia Airlines strongly recommends that passengers who are allergic to peanuts check their fitness to fly with their physician before travelling. In addition, passengers who are allergic to peanuts should:
- Bring their own medication and wear a medical alert bracelet;
- Inform their travelling companion (if any) of how to administer treatment if required;
- If they are a minor, travel with a companion who is sensitive to their medical needs;
- Bring their own food items that do not require chilling or reheating on board (keeping in mind that the food must not violate quarantine laws at the relevant destination point);
- Bring their own sanitizing wipes to wipe down armrests, meal trays and seat back areas;
- Purchase travel insurance which covers anaphylaxis and any other relevant severe allergic reactions;
- Alert an Malaysia Airlines staff member (on the ground or on board) upon feeling the symptoms of an allergic reaction; and
- Inform onward sector carriers of their travelling requirements.
For the comfort of passengers, it is important that passengers inform our Reservation staff of any need for special assistance so that Malaysia Airlines can help to make the necessary arrangements. In particular, passengers who are allergic to peanuts are required to submit the Release Form to the Malaysia Airlines Reservation/Ticketing Office at least three (3) working days via email or fax before the intended date of travel. For more information, please call 1 300 88 3000 (within Malaysia) or +603 7843 3000 (overseas).
Travelling with medicines
You are advised to carry your medication in your hand luggage, in case you need it. You should also carry a copy of the prescription or a supporting written statement from your doctor in case the medication is lost, additional supplies are needed or security or custom checks require proof that it is for personal use.
Travelling while pregnant
If you are travelling during pregnancy, you will require a letter from your doctor stating the duration of pregnancy and any risk factors. The following are periods not recommended for women to travel:
- After 32nd week of pregnancy for those with multiple pregnancies (e.g. twins).
- After 35th week of pregnancy for international flights.
- After 36th week of pregnancy for domestic sectors.
- Until seven days after delivery.
Passengers with disability or passengers with a chronic stable disease
For passengers with a disability, kindly forward all written enquiries to:
Medical Services Manager (Aviation)
MAS Medical Centre
Malaysia Airlines Bhd
Ground Floor Admin Building 3
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport
47200 Subang
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Fax: +603 7846 2626
If you need mobility assistance (e.g. wheelchair, buggy) at the airport, please contact the Hospitality Desk at the airport, so that transport from the terminal to the aircraft can be arranged.
Immobility and circulatory problems (DVT)
Prolonged immobility, especially when seated, can lead to pooling of blood in the legs, which in turn may cause swelling, stiffness and discomfort. It is known that immobility is one of the factors that may lead to the development of a blood clot in a deep vein, also called "deep vein thrombosis" or DVT. As a precaution, moving around the cabin or doing simple exercises during long flights will help to reduce any period of prolonged immobility. Please refer to Malaysia Airlines' In-flight Magazine - "Going Places", for simple exercises to follow especially during long haul flights. To reduce the risk of DVT, we recommend the following measures for all our passengers:
- Avoid high consumption of caffeine and alcoholic beverages as these cause dehydration.
- Increase consumption of other fluids, especially water or fruit juices to improve body hydration. In this respect, our cabin staff have been advised to serve water and fruit juices more frequently to passengers.
- Do simple regular in-flight workouts. One such exercise is to raise the buttocks and thighs off the seats while seated and at the same time squeeze the toes and contract the calf muscles. Another exercise is to straighten and bend both legs at the knee while seated. Both these exercises will improve blood circulation.
- Wear loose-fitting comfortable clothing.
If you require more information on deep vein thrombosis ("Travellers' Thrombosis"), please download World Health Organisation's "International Travel and Health, Chapter 2" (PDF).
It is safe to fly with a pacemaker provided that your cardiac condition is stable. However, some issues that may be of concern are during the security screening procedures at the airport. Passing through an airport metal detector won't interfere with your pacemaker, although the metal in it may sound the alarm.
Avoid lingering near or leaning against a metal-detection system. If security personnel insist on using a hand-held metal detector, ask them not to hold the device near your pacemaker any longer than necessary. To avoid potential problems, carry an ID card stating that you have a pacemaker. In addition to that general advice, you should check with your own doctor and read the instructions from the manufacturer of your own model of pacemaker to find out whether the pacemaker you have is more sensitive to the metal detection equipment.
Smoking is not permitted onboard Malaysia Airlines flights. Passengers who smoke heavily and regularly may experience stress and discomfort, particularly during long flights. Heavy smokers may benefit from medical advice before travelling. Nicotine replacement patches or chewing gum may be helpful and the use of a mild tranquilliser can be considered.
Travelling with own medical equipment
Medical clearance is required for the use of most medical equipment onboard to confirm that you are fit to fly and to ensure that the medical equipment does not interrupt the avionics of the aircraft. All personal medical equipment should have sufficient battery power to last one and a half times the journey length (150% travel time). Only dry cell or gel batteries are permitted onboard for safety reasons.
All medical equipment that needs to be used onboard will require a Medical Information Form (MEDIF). The MEDIF application form (PDF) should be completed by your attending doctor and submitted to Malaysia Airlines through our ticketing offices or travel agents at least five working days before the intended date of travel.
Approved portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) are permitted on board for use during your flight provided a MEDIF application form (PDF) has been submitted and approved. These do not count towards your carry-on baggage limit. All medical equipment to be used on board will require medical clearance.
The passenger who plans to use the device must provide a written statement signed by a licensed doctor that verifies the passenger's ability to operate the device, respond to any alarms, the extent to which the passenger must use the POC (all or a portion of the flight), and prescribes the maximum oxygen flow rate required.
All POCs approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be accepted onboard. Currently approved POC models are:
- AirSep FreeStyle
- AirSep LifeStyle
- Delphi Central Air
- Devilbiss iGo
- Inogen One
- Inogen One G2
- International Biophysics LifeChoice
- Invacare Solo2
- Phillips Respironics EverGo
- SeQual Eclipse
- Oxlife Independence
Should there be a need for supplemental oxygen during your travel as advised by your doctor, you are required to make the necessary booking at least five working days before your intended date of travel.
Malaysia Airlines provides two kinds of oxygen flow onboard: two litres/minute (which can last 180 minutes) and seven litres/minute (which lasts 90 minutes). Currently we are able to provide continuous oxygen flow only for domestic travel; on international sectors, oxygen can only be provided on a standby basis and is subject to availability.
Kindly download the MEDIF application form (PDF) and ask your physician to fill it up and submit it to your nearest Malaysia Airlines ticketing office or travel agent. Malaysia Airlines charges for oxygen supplied on international flights.
If you have such medical equipment or oxygen requirements, we strongly advise that you contact 1 300 88 3000 (within Malaysia), +603 7843 3000 (outside Malaysia) or your nearest Malaysia Airlines ticketing office before booking your flight. This is to ensure that you have a safe and comfortable journey with us.
Stress, fatigue and jet lag
Jet lag refers to the disruption of sleep patterns and other circadian rhythms, which result from abrupt changes in time zones. Jet lag may lead to insomnia, indigestion, reduced physical and mental performance and general malaise. The adverse effects of jet lag can be reduced by the use of effective measures. Some of these measures include:
- Be well rested before departure and rest as much as possible during the flight. Ensure that you have as much sleep as possible for every 24 hour cycle when travelling, as you would at home and use opportunities to take short naps regularly. In the case of short trips, it may not always be appropriate to adjust to local time – if in doubt, seek specialist advice.
- Wear loose comfortable clothing.
- Drink plenty of water and/or juices before and throughout the flight.
- Eat light meals. Limit your consumption of tea, coffee and alcohol both before and during the flight.
- Upon arrival, some may find it beneficial to use short-acting sleeping pills to facilitate the adjustment of sleep patterns. However, use these only under medical supervision and ensure that they have been tried and tested at home before you use them on your trip.
- Stay out in the natural daylight or in brightly lit areas to help adjust more quickly to the time zone of the destination.
Travellers who take medication on a strict schedule (e.g. insulin, contraceptive pills) should seek medical advice.
Divers should not fly soon after diving because of the risk that the reduced cabin pressure may lead to decompression sickness (the bends). It is recommended that they do not fly until at least 12 hours after their last dive and this period should be extended to 24 hours after multiple dives or after diving that requires decompression stops during ascent to the surface.


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Wow that is a tough one! Um.... I think I couldn't live without shout stain gel!!! I know it is not a typical baby registry item but I give one to all my friends who are expecting! It gets out tough baby vitamins, baby poop mess, and spit up!! Love it!
That's really great to know because I'm currently experimenting with stain removers to get some tough baby poop stains out! I'll be getting that and trying it! :-)
Same here... no shortage of stains on furniture, clothes, tables, floors, walls, ceilings, appliances, toys, carpet, etc., etc., etc! I always think it's good to collaborate w friends/family members to give a group gift like a car seat, stroller, baby monitor or somewhat pricey item.
I use simple green. It's user friendly and it's non toxic. Great for a multi cleaner. Smells good too.
I love going in on the bigger items with other people. Those are usually the items that are most needed. Something else that I've also found is fun - if I am giving to mom who has already had several kids and it seems like she has it all, I give her a gift certificate for a massage or pedicure. Who doesn't love to be pampered when you are pregnant??
I do a lot of sewing and for my cousin, sister,and a friend i am making diaper bags. Throughout their pregnancies i have also just bought little things here and there. I have put together an entire baby care kit to go in the diaper bags, and definitely took advantage of similacs free bottle with the formula packs. I use the formula, and the bottles are going to my cousin. Also for my sister i am going in on a larger item gift for her.
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Cancer Health Center
Clinical Management of BRCA Mutation Carriers
Level of evidence: 5
Risk of ovarian cancer algorithm
A novel modification of CA 125 screening is based on the hypothesis that rising CA 125 levels over time may provide better ovarian cancer screening performance characteristics than simply classifying CA 125 as normal or abnormal, based on an arbitrary cut-off value. This has been implemented in the form of the risk of ovarian cancer algorithm (ROCA), an investigational statistical model that incorporates serial CA 125 test results and other covariates into a computation which produces an estimate of the likelihood that ovarian cancer is present in the screened subject. The first report of this strategy, based on reanalysis of 5,550 average-risk women from the Stockholm Ovarian Cancer screening trial, suggested that ovarian cancer cases and controls could be distinguished with 99.7% sensitivity, 83% specificity, and a PPV of 16%. That PPV represents an eightfold increase over the 2% PPV reported with a single measure of CA 125.[134] This report was followed by applying the ROCA to 33,621 serial CA 125 values obtained from the 9,233 average-risk postmenopausal women in a prospective British ovarian cancer screening trial.[135] The area under the receiver operator curve increased from 84% to 93% (P = 0.01) for ROCA compared with a fixed CA 125 cutoff. These observations represented the first evidence that preclinical detection of ovarian cancer might be improved using this screening strategy. A prospective study of 13,000 normal volunteers aged 50 years and older in England used serial CA 125 values and the ROCA to stratify participants into low, intermediate, and elevated risk subgroups.[136] Each had its own prescribed management strategy, including TVUS and repeat CA 125 either annually (low risk) or at 3 months (intermediate risk). Using this protocol, ROCA was found to have a specificity of 99.8% and a PPV of 19%.
Two prospective trials in England utilized the ROCA. The United Kingdom Collaborative Trial of Ovarian Cancer Screening (UKCTOCS) randomly assigned normal-risk women to either (1) no screening, (2) annual ultrasound, or (3) multimodal screening (n = 202,638; accrual completed; follow-up ends in 2014), and the U.K. Familial Ovarian Cancer Screening Study (UKFOCSS) targeted high-risk women (accrual completed). There are also two high-risk cohorts using the ROCA under evaluation in the United States: the Cancer Genetics Network ROCA Study (n = 2,500; follow-up complete; analysis underway) and the Gynecologic Oncology Group Protocol 199 (GOG-0199; enrollment complete; follow-up ends in late 2011).[137] Thus, additional data regarding the utility of this currently investigational screening strategy will become available within the next few years.
Level of evidence: 4
Miscellaneous new markers
A wide array of new candidate ovarian cancer biomarkers has been described during the past decade, including HE4; mesothelin; kallekreins 6, 10, and 11; osteopontin; prostasin; M-CSF; OVX1; lysophosphatidic acid; vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) B7-H4; and interleukins 6 and 8, to name just a few.[138,139,140] These have been singly studied, in combination with CA 125, or in various other permutations. Most of the study populations are relatively small and comprise highly-selected known ovarian cancer cases and healthy controls of the type evaluated in early biomarker development phases 1 and 2. Results have not been consistently replicated in multiple studies; presently, none are considered ready for widespread clinical application.
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For 45 years they worked together and made Alfred Angelo the most recognized bridal name in the America. The company grew from a small custom design studio into the major design and manufacturing business it is today.
Their children grew up in the world of bridal sketches, sewing machines and elegant gowns.
With their own talent, hard work and vision, they grew Alfred Angelo into one of the most successful, globally-recognized bridal brands in the world, employing thousands of people on four continents.
The two of them share management of the company and operate it with the same level of trust and care upon which it was founded.
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Alfred Angelo has been dressing brides and their parties for almost eighty years -- it is our passion and our business. Hundreds of thousands of women have shared in our great legacy. As Alfred Angelo approaches its 80th year in business the company is committed to this philosophy for the hundreds of thousands yet to become Alfred Angelo brides.
Worldwide Distribution Alfred Angelo offers unique and affordable bridal styling around the globe with sales offices in Toronto and Vancouver, Canada; Sydney, Australia; Milton Keynes, England; Delray Beach, Florida; Paris, France and Brussels, Belgium.
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (November 22, 2011) – Governor Martin O'Malley today issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor's release of preliminary employment data for the month of October. The report shows that Maryland employers added 3,100 jobs. Maryland's unemployment rate decreased 0.2 percentage points to 7.2 percent, and is 20 percent below the national rate of 9 percent.
"Our number one goal is to create jobs and expand opportunity. This month, our State added 3,100 jobs, which helped drive down our unemployment rate to 7.2 percent. Since the start of this year, we've added 20,400 jobs, which is the best performance for that period since 2005.
"It is an historic truth that in order for a modern economy to create jobs, we have to make modern investments. While our private sector businesses continued to add jobs last month, we must continue to do everything we can to create and save jobs for our families. That's why we intend to invest in our innovation sectors, infrastructure and other job creation priorities in the upcoming legislative session.
"Nationally, for every three private sector jobs added since the recession ended, we're cutting one job in the public sector. As we continue to recover, we must make critical investments and stop cutting our children's future so we can return to the urgent work of building a stronger, more prosperous America."


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A country cabin quilt bedding set, with images of woodland pine cones, the Donna Sharp Pine Cone Border bedding collection will transform your bedroom into a rustic lodge inspired relaxing retreat. Available in Twin, Full, Queen and King sizes, the Donna Sharp Pine Cone Border quilt features a classic log cabin design with pine cone motifs in a square mitered frame on a cream ground. This quilt is detailed with patterned vermicelli stitching.
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BB&T OnLine Bill Payment, free with your online banking account, can save you time and money. Pay bills online and skip paper checks and stamps. Set up your payments in minutes.
BB&T OnLine Bill Payment, free with your online banking account, can save you time and money. Pay bills online and skip paper checks and stamps. Set up your payments in minutes.
Paying your bills has never been more convenient. You can pay your bills securely anytime, anywhere. Just pick the option below that works best for you.
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Pay any company, agency, organization or individual with an address that includes a valid U.S. ZIP code, including the following:
OnLine Bill Payment is free to all BB&T clients. Depending on your account, you may incur a service fee if you choose to access your accounts through Quicken®. Business clients accessing accounts through QuickBooks® may also incur a fee. Monthly fees are outlined in the chart below:
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OnLine Bill Payment is a free service that is automatically included with BB&T OnLine, our free online banking services. You may use the bill payment service through BB&T OnLine or BB&T OnLine, Quicken. Business clients may also use OnLine Bill Payment through QuickBooks.
Your bill payments will be sent to payees you designate in the form of either a paper check or an electronic funds transfer. All payments made through OnLine Bill Payment are covered by our OnLine Bill Payment Guarantee.
To use OnLine Bill Payment, you must first create a list of payees – the individuals and organizations you plan to send payments to. You will then schedule payments to them by choosing the date that you want your payment to be sent, also known as the processing date. Your payment will be delivered within five business days of your processing date if it is sent by check, within two business days if the payee accepts electronic payments, or on the next business day if the payment is made to BB&T.
For electronic payments, funded by a BB&T deposit account, funds from your account are "held" two days before the delivery date to allow for processing. The hold reduces your available balance by the amount of the payment. The funds for your payment must be available on the processing date. However, the funds are not actually withdrawn from your account until two days later, after 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the payment delivery date.
For check payments, funded by a BB&T deposit account, no funds are held and your available balance is not reduced on the payment processing date. It is not until the check actually posts to your account that funds are withdrawn. The funds withdrawal date will vary depending on when your payee deposits the check payment. Although funds are not held when your paper-check payment is processed, sufficient funds must be available in your account on the processing date for your payment to process.
For payments funded by a MyLink card or Ready Access card, either electronically or in the form of paper drafts, funds will be withdrawn from your account on the processing date.
After BB&T processes your payment, your Payment History section in Bill Payment is updated. Your payment history provides all the details about your payment, including the payment status. The status of a processed payment will display as "processed." If you deleted a payment prior to processing, or a payment could not be processed due to non–sufficient funds, the status will display as "cancelled." Information about the payment method (electronic transfer or paper check) is available in the Details section.
To review your payment details after a payment has been processed, go to the Payment History section in Bill Payment. Your payment history automatically shows the past 30 days of activity. You may also search for payments to a specific payee, from a specific account, or during a specific time-period. Your history displays the date sent, account debited, payee name, amount, status, and details. Payment details include the payment method: electronic or paper-check.
The Payment History section within BB&T OnLine Bill Payment allows you to view any bill payment that has been processed in the last 24 months. For access to bill payment information older than 24 months, please call 888-BBT-ONLINE (888-228-6654).
BB&T utilizes the fastest means possible to deliver your payments. If your payee accepts electronic payments, we send your payment by electronic transfer. Electronic payments take 2 business days to process and deliver. If your payee does not accept electronic payments, we generate a paper check on your behalf and mail it. Processing and delivery of paper checks takes 5 business days.
Yes. Because BB&T wants to deliver your payment as quickly as possible, we continue to establish new electronic connections to payees. Periodically, you may notice that a paper-check payee converts to an electronic payee. Occasionally, an electronic payee may convert to a paper-check payee.
Yes. There will be no change to the account features you currently enjoy, if you access your account information through BB&T OnLine or BB&T Small Business OnLine.
BB&T will make the first $100 of a pending deposit available immediately for online bill payments, provided that the deposit is made at a BB&T branch location prior to 2:00 p.m. or before 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time at a BB&T ATM. The amount available could be less than $100 if ATM or BB&T Check Card withdrawals were made during the day of the deposit. The full amount of your deposit will not be available for online bill payments until the deposit transaction has been posted to your account and is reflected in your current balance.
A payee can be any company, agency, organization, or individual with an address that includes a valid U.S. Postal Service ZIP code including APO/FPO (military) addresses.
Payments can be scheduled up to one year in advance.
Payments can be in any amount up to $100,000.
You may have as many payees as you like. There is no limit to the number of individuals or organizations you may add to your payee list.
You may begin making payments immediately.
There is no limit to the number of payments you may schedule per month.
Payee address and account numbers should be entered exactly as they appear on your bill or statement. This helps to ensure that BB&T has the information necessary to process your payment accurately and to guarantee on-time delivery.
Payee information can be easily updated. We recommend that you verify your payee information regularly. Paper-check bill payments that are delivered to an incorrect mailing address will be returned to the account holder's mailing address. If this happens, please update the payee's address before scheduling another payment.
You may add, remove, or edit payees on your list anytime and as often as you wish.
For BB&T deposit account, bill payments processed as paper checks are available as check images in your online account history, which you can review through BB&T OnLine.
Check images will not be available for bill payments funded by a MyLink card or Ready Access card through Online Banking. If you require a copy of a bill payment check, please call 888-BBT-ONLINE (888-228-6654). Fees for check copies may be applied to your account.
Our paper check bill payments are printed by a third party. These checks appear different from your normal checks to help distinguish them from checks you write yourself. All bill payment check numbers are six digits, starting with the two–digit prefix "98." Bill payment check numbers are not sequential.
For payments funded by a BB&T deposit account, the name and address of the account holder is printed on each paper check bill payment as the payor. The payee name and address printed on a paper check matches the payee name and address information you entered in BB&T OnLine Bill Payment.
For payments funded by a MyLink card or Ready Access card, BB&T will be printed on each paper-check bill payment as the payor. If the payment is returned to BB&T, BB&T will contact the client to determine how to resolve the situation. The address printed on the paper-check is as follows.
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BB&T partners with a third-party provider to process and deliver payments. All support and claims issues are handled by BB&T. All claims and any client service issues should be directed to our BB&T OnLine Support team at 888-BBT-ONLINE (888-228-6654). BB&T OnLine Support hours are 6:00 a.m. to midnight Eastern Time, seven days a week excluding Christmas Day, December 25.
Yes. All payments can be either modified or deleted up to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the processing date.
Please contact BB&T OnLine Support at 888-BBT-ONLINE (888-228-6654). BB&T OnLine Support hours are from 6:00 a.m. to midnight Eastern Time, seven days a week, excluding Christmas Day, December 25. Stop payment fees may be charged to your account, per the Financial Services Pricing Guide available at your local branch.
If this happens, call BB&T OnLine Support at 888-BBT-ONLINE (888-228-6654). BB&T OnLine Support hours are 6:00 a.m. to midnight Eastern Time, seven days a week excluding Christmas Day, December 25. Our staff will investigate the matter for you and notify you of the findings. We will refund the payment amount to your account if the issue has not been resolved within 10 business days of receiving the error notice. Please note that those funds will again be withdrawn from your account if the case has been resolved and the initial bill payment is posted with the payee.
As long as the conditions are met for the OnLine Bill Payment Guarantee, BB&T will reimburse you for any late fees or interest penalties. For payments not received, BB&T will stop the payment and refund your account until posting information has been received and verified. You will also receive provisional credit until posting information has been received and verified.
For answers to questions about personal accounts, see our BB&T OnLine Frequently Asked Questions.
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TomTom Traffic Index
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Comparison of traffic levels between Q2 - 2013 with the same period in 2012 across 61 metropolitan areas across the Americas.
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Comparison of traffic levels between Q2 - 2013 with the same period in 2012 across 61 metropolitan areas across the Americas.
Comparison of traffic levels between Q2 - 2013 with the same period in 2012 across 59 metropolitan areas in Continental Europe.
Comparison of traffic levels between Q2 - 2013 with the same period in 2012 across 6 metropolitan areas in South Africa.
Comparison of traffic levels between Q2 - 2013 with the same period in 2012 across 9 metropolitan areas in Australia and New Zealand.
It is our mission to get drivers to their destinations faster, safer and greener. Over the years we have invested in new ideas and technologies with the aim of bringing significant benefits to drivers, businesses and society as a whole.
In 2007 we started a groundbreaking initiative that helped us to understand how we could guide drivers in a better way. We set out to build a more precise view of traffic flow over the entire road network to enable us to give drivers more exact route information and arrival times.
With the support of millions of TomTom customers we have captured anonymous travel time information in all the territories where we are active. Rather than relying on theoretical models, we are now able to understand real-life driving patterns by time of day, day of week, time of year and around special events. This initiative is unique in that we are able to capture, analyse and redistribute vehicle-centric travel information on a global scale.
Over the years we have built the world's largest database of historic travel times and the most detailed and accurate real-time traffic information available. Based on the insights we gained we have developed advanced routing technologies that help millions of drivers get to their destinations faster, safer and with lower emissions of greenhouse gases.
Contrary to popular belief, there are often multiple ways to reach a destination and avoid traffic congestion. Finding the fastest route is a complex task. Now, thanks to advanced routing technologies, motorists can drive with dynamic navigation systems which quickly react and adjust routes to the ever changing traffic situations.
By helping drivers to find a faster route we can also demonstrate that the total available capacity on the road network increases. If a small percentage of drivers uses different (and faster) routes, congestion can be alleviated across the entire road network, thereby benefiting all drivers.
By offering a more accurate analysis of traffic flows, we help identify and pinpoint congestion trouble spots more effectively. And by routing traffic away from congested areas we can play a key role in easing congestion in cities and urban areas.
Our historical archive of real travel times has paved the way for the creation of the TomTom Traffic Index – the most accurate and comprehensive barometer of traffic congestion in major cities all over the world.
With the publication of the TomTom Traffic Index we are aiming to provide the general public, industry and policy makers with unique and unbiased information about congestion levels in urban areas*.
The methodology that is used in this report compares travel times* during non-congested periods (free flow*) with travel times* in peak hours*. The difference is expressed as a percentage increase in travel time*. We take into account local roads, arterials and highways. All data is based on actual GPS based measurements and for each city* the sample size is expressed in total number of measured kilometres for the period.
A comparison is made for the travel times* during the quarter and this is compared with the same period a year ago.
As well as assigning and ranking the overall congestion levels of over 50 cities*, the report analyses the congestion levels* in cities at different times of the day and on different days of the week.
Individual city reports include more detailed information such as the most congested day*, average free flow speed*, time delay per year for commuters* and congestion levels on highways* and local roads.
If you would like to know more about TomTom's trafflc solutions, please contact your local TomTom office or email@example.com.
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Urges Congress to Stop Funding Failed Abstinence-Only Programs
Washington, DC As the international community marks World AIDS Day on December 1, 2008, Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) calls for renewed attention to the importance of testing and prevention to stop the spread of sexually transmitted infections like HIV/AIDS, and for an end to federal funding for abstinence-only programs that fail to work by denying teenagers the lifesaving information they need to stay healthy and safe.
Today, we reflect on the wide-reaching impact of HIV/AIDS and call upon elected officials to face these challenges with commonsense solutions to protect women, men and teens around the world. Through a real investment in education and testing, we can begin to effectively prevent the spread of this disease.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1.1 million people were estimated to be living with HIV disease in the United States.
As one of the nations leading reproductive health care providers, Planned Parenthood knows firsthand the power of education and testing in preventing the spread of sexually transmitted infections. Every year PPFA provides five million women, men and teens worldwide with the health information and services they need to prevent unintended pregnancy and protect their health.
In the last decade, more than $1.5 billion in federal and state funding has been wasted on dangerous abstinence-only programs that deny teenagers lifesaving information.
A recent study by the Guttmacher Institute found that most federally funded abstinence-only programs do not help delay teens sexually activity. Rather, the study found that comprehensive sex education programs had a positive impact on teen sexuality and should be more widely used.
In addition to PPFAs prevention work in communities across America, the organization's international programs expand access to comprehensive reproductive health services and HIV prevention programs throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America and the Caribbean. Planned Parenthood works to train increasing numbers of health care partners to provide HIV/AIDS counseling and testing.
For more information on the HIV/AIDS testing and treatment programs at a Planned Parenthood near you, log onto our website: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America is the nation's leading sexual and reproductive health care advocate and provider. We believe that everyone has the right to choose when or whether to have a child, and that every child should be wanted and loved. Planned Parenthood affiliates operate more than 880 health centers nationwide, providing medical services and sexuality education for millions of women, men, and teenagers each year. We also work with allies worldwide to ensure that all women and men have the right and the means to meet their sexual and reproductive health care needs.


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Verisign's infrastructure services help to ensure that your organisation's websites are reliable and always available.
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The GNU mailutils package is a collection of mail-related
utilities, including local and remote mailbox access services.
More information is available at the following site:
Remote exploitation of an integer overflow in the fetch_io
function of the imap4d server from the GNU Project's Mailutils
package error may allow an authenticated remote attacker to
execute arbitrary code.
The imap4d server allows remote users to retrieve their email
via the Internet Message Access Protocol, version 4rev1 as
specified in RFC3501. This is a client/server protocol supported
by a large number of email clients on multiple platforms.
The vulnerability specifically exists in the handling of partial
message requests. By supplying a value for the 'END' parameter
equal to 2 less than the largest value an integer on the
affected system can hold, it is possible to cause the server to
allocate a much smaller chunk of memory. An overflow can occur
when this memory chunk is referenced.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a
remote authenticated used execute arbitrary commands in the
context of the 'daemon' user. As the service is forked from a
parent process, it would be possible for a remote attacker to
attempt to exploit this vulnerability multiple times, although
each failed attempt which caused a crash would be logged.
iDEFENSE Labs has verified the existance of this vulnerability
in versions 0.5 and 0.6 of the GNU Mailutils package. It is
suspected that any previous versions which contain the imap4d
server are also affected.
iDEFENSE is currently unaware of any effective workarounds for
this issue. Access to the affected host should be filtered at
the network boundary if global accessibility is not required.
Restricting access to only trusted hosts and networks may reduce
the likelihood of exploitation.
This vulnerability has been fixed in GNU mailutils 0.6.90 which is
available for download at:
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) project has assigned the
name CAN-2005-1521 to this issue. This is a candidate for inclusion in
the CVE list (http://cve.mitre.org), which standardizes names for
security problems.
05/12/2005 Initial vendor notification
05/12/2005 Initial vendor response
05/25/2005 Public disclosure
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