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Road-Mapping Performance
Originally published: 05.01.09 by Ursula Mannix
Using management-by-objectives principles will help assure that employees have a clear understanding of the vision and direction of the company, as well as their individual performance goals.
HVACR contractors can learn from the many other entrepreneurial businesses in this country that fail to grow and eventually close in times of economic stress. These are tough times and a primary cause of failure in an economic downturn is not understanding a company's performance objectives or not having set clear goals for your employees.
Specifically, owners and managers of many small and medium size businesses have limited experience in effectively communicating and implementing performance objectives that support company growth and longevity. Here are some tips for avoiding these common pitfalls and setting clear objectives for sustaining your organization through difficult times.
Many organizations are helping their employees prioritize performance objectives in an effort to achieve organizational objectives. One way of doing this is through a process called management-by-objectives (MBO), a participative system in which specific performance objectives are determined by subordinates and their superiors. Using management-by-objectives reduces mediocre performance and offers employees a clear road map to performance improvement. Unlike goals, which can be stated in ambiguous terms, the process of setting objectives must:
- Be focused on results.
- Be consistent.
- Be specific.
- Be measurable.
- Be related to time.
- Be attainable.
In high-performing companies, effective communication starts at the top and works its way through the entire company. The best performing companies have:
- A clear written vision with a three to five year time frame that succinctly communicates what the company is striving to accomplish.
- Clear and written objectives set by top management
- Action plans for all objectives that have a "to be performed by" and a date of completion.
- Monthly meetings tracking all objectives and action plans.
Sharing The Vision
Along with a vision of what the company is striving to accomplish, effective leaders instill in their employees a clear understanding of their performance objectives. As a leader, you can better facilitate this process by following these guidelines:
Identify an employee's essential job tasks: Setting objectives begins by defining what you want your employee to accomplish; the best source for this information is each employee's job description.
Establish specific and challenging objectives for each key task: Identify level of performance expectation for each employee. Specify the target for the employee to hit. Establish specific, realistic deadlines for each goal to reduce ambiguity.
Allow the employee to participate: Employees that participate in setting objectives for their performance must perceive that you are truly seeking their input, not just going through the motions. Managers can gain the employee's participation by jointly choosing specific objectives and agreeing on how they will be achieved.
Prioritize objectives: It is important to rank the objective in order of importance. Prioritizing encourages the employee to take action and expend effort on each goal in proportion to its importance.
Build in feedback mechanisms to assess goal progress: Feedback lets employees know whether their level of effort is adequate to attain objectives. Feedback should also be given frequently and regularly. Providing ongoing feedback in the form of performance appraisal induces an employee to set challenging objectives after attaining a previous objective and provides clear ways to improve performance.
Link rewards to objective attainment: Linking rewards to objective achievement will answer the question, "What's in it for me?" Employees tailor their reward program to their personal need from a menu of benefit options.
Leadership committed to management-by-objective guidelines helps assure the company's survival and profitability by increasing employee performance and productivity.
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Pastry chefs and confectioners rely on this traditional copper pot to heat sugar or sugar syrups for making candies and desserts. Made in France, the pan can be used for preparing everything from pralines, caramels and hard candies to Italian meringue and buttercream frostings.
- Unlined 2mm-gauge copper for superior heat conductivity and temperature control.
- Flat base and straight sides encourage sugar to melt swiftly and smoothly.
- Riveted tubular copper handle.
- Narrow spout simplifies pouring.
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- 6 1/2" diam., 3 1/2" high.
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- Ideal for gas and electric cooktops.
- Because the copper pot is unlined and highly reactive to ingredients, it should be used only for cooking with sugar – never for general cooking.
- Allow pot to cool before washing.
- Hand-wash; dry immediately with a soft cloth.
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- Copper will develop a rich patina over time. This will not affect the pan's cooking performance. To keep the exterior looking new, use a copper polish or a combination of lemon and salt.
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Trial record 17 of 119 for: Open Studies | "Hearing Disorders"
AM-101 in the Post-Acute Treatment of Peripheral Tinnitus 1 (AMPACT1)
This study is not yet open for participant recruitment.
Verified November 2013 by Auris Medical, Inc.
Auris Medical, Inc.
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First received: August 15, 2013
Last updated: November 29, 2013
Last verified: November 2013
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The purpose of this study is the evaluation of the safety and local tolerance of repeated treatment cycles of AM-101 in subjects previously treated in the scope of the TACTT2 study (NCT01803646).
Acute Peripheral Tinnitus
Drug: AM-101
Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Endpoint Classification: Safety Study
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|AM-101 in the Post-Acute Treatment of Peripheral Tinnitus 1 (AMPACT1) - an Open-Label Extension to the TACTT2 Study
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: TinnitusU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Auris Medical, Inc.:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Deterioration of hearing threshold equal or larger than 15 dB [ Time Frame: Day 35 and/or day 119 and/or day 203 ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]Occurrence of deterioration in hearing threshold from before the start of each treatment cycle to the corresponding 35-day-Follow-Up Visit of the respective treatment cycle.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Deterioration of hearing threshold equal or larger than 15 dB [ Time Frame: Up to day 84, or up to day 168, or up to day 252 ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]Difference and occurence of deterioration of hearing
- Occurrence and severity of adverse events and serious adverse events [ Time Frame: Up to day 84, or up to day 168, or up to day 252 ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|March 2014
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|November 2016
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|November 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: AM-101 injection
Drug: AM-101
Gel for i.t. injection
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 76 Years
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Completion of TACTT2 study;
- Negative pregnancy test;
- Willing and able to attend the study visits during at least one treatment cycle;
- Signed Informed Consent Form. Other protocol-defined inclusion criteria may apply.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Adverse event leading to treatment discontinuation in TACTT2;
- Meniere's Disease, endolymphatic hydrops, acoustic neuroma, severe or fluctuating hearing loss, otitis media, otitis externa, abnormality of tympanic membrane;
- Ongoing drug-based therapy for otitis media or otitis externa;
- Drug-based therapy known as potentially tinnitus-inducing;
- Use of other NMDA receptor antagonists
- Other treatment of tinnitus;
- Drug abuse or alcoholism;
- Subjects with psychiatric diseases requiring drug treatment;
- Use of antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication
- Any clinically relevant disorder or abnormality in physical examination;
- Women who are breast-feeding, pregnant or who are planning to become pregnant during the study;
- Women of childbearing potential who are unwilling or unable to practice contraception;
Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply.
Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01934010
|Contact: Katherine Eaton
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Auris Medical, Inc.
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|NCT01934010 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|August 15, 2013
|Last Updated:
|November 29, 2013
|Health Authority:
|United States: Food and Drug Administration
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Hearing Disorders
Ear Diseases
Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
Sensation Disorders
Neurologic Manifestations
Nervous System Diseases
Signs and Symptoms
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This week in Greysox Baseball By Joe ��?MOJO� Reiser The Vermillion Greysox ran their record to 6 wins and 5 losses with a 7 to 6 win over a much improved Elk Point Stag baseball team in Elk Point on June 11.�? It was an overcast evening with storms all around but the weatherman did a great job of holding off the impending storms. The Elk Point baseball field was truly a picturesque�? setting for a solid competition. Winning pitcher Brandon White tossed a complete game, allowed eight hits, seven runs and struck out eleven Stag victims. White gave up the bulk of the Stag hits and runs in the second and fourth innings. In the second, after striking out the first batter (frozen like an ice sculpture) on a nasty slider, the lanky right-hander walked a batter, then hit a batter and followed with a fastball left up and in the middle of the plate. Stag batter Stanley Livingston drove the cherry offering over the left field fence to give his team a three run lead. This would be the only hit for Livingston for the rest of the game. ��?I left that pitch up and in a place where he could hit it out. It��?s the price you pay for leaving a pitch up in the zone.� commented White. In the fourth the ��?B.White�, as his team mates call him, gave up a couple of hits a walk which lead to the other three runs for Elk Point. White also struck out two batters and made a fine running catch to record all three of the Greysox defensive outs in the fourth. After the fifth a stellar defense would retire Elk Point ,one ,two,three for the rest of the game. On a defensive note, the Greysox recorded only one ground ball out for the game when second baseman Aaron Baedke snagged a hot shot and threw over to first baseman Travis Taggart to retire Stag pitcher Elvis Docken. Docken was tagged with the loss for Elk Point. On the offensive for the Greysox , Ryan Baedke, who filled in at catcher and did a exceptional job, had a double, a single ,and two runs scored. Third baseman Chad Lavin reached base on two singles and a rare double, scored a run and knocked in one RBI for the Sox. Aaron Baedke reached base three times, scoring twice and driving in two on the way to sharing ��?The Budlight Player of the Game� with Brandon White.�? �? �? �? �? �? The Greysox next action take them on the road for three games. June 18 squaring off with the Vermillion Redsox at Prentis Park, with the game starting at 7:30 p.m. Next Sunday, June 22, the Greysox road show moves on to Akron, IA for a heated battle with the rival Rebels of Akron in a State Line League tilt. And hitting the road to Sioux City to clash with the Pilots, in a 7 p.m. game scheduled for Thursday June 26. The Greysox also had a fund raising event at The Bluffs Golf Club on Saturday, June 14. It was a four person scramble format in which many tremendous shots were made and some low scores were recorded. A sixteen under par score of 56 was recorded by team members Jamie Baedke, Ryan Baedke, Brandon White and team MVP Dave White. ��?It was a great competition with a lot of great teams and it was for a good cause.� commented Dave White. This was a no holds barred throw down match which in some cases pitted brother against brother and families against other families. I jest folks, this was a very nice and competitive event held on a beautiful golf course and on a gorgeous South Dakota day. For those of you who are hesitating, get out and see The Bluffs Golf Club. It��?s a chance to see one of the best golf clubs in the state and I am sure you will have a great time.
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Larry Wackett is Distinguished McKnight University professor in the Department of Biochemistry and the BioTechnology Institute. He joined the University of Minnesota in 1987 after completing an NIH postdoctoral fellowship in chemistry at MIT with Chris Walsh. He did his doctoral research with David Gibson at the University of Texas at Austin, studying the biodegradation of aromatic hydrocarbons by bacteria and fungi. Wackett is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a member of the American Academy of Microbiology.
Wackett's current research focuses on the biodegradation of organic chemicals and the biosynthesis of useful compounds. He also uses enzymes in sensors designed to detect toxic chemicals in foods. Current efforts are focused on the biodegradation of s-triazine compounds and compounds found in water derived from hydraulic fracturing to extract oil and gas. His lab also studies how bacteria biosynthesize hydrocarbons, to aid in producing renewable hydrocarbons as feedstock chemicals and fuels.
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We have two prides of lions in Big Cat Falls. Our first pride is composed of two females, Zenda and Jezebel. Littermates, born at the Johannesburg Zoo on July 10, 1991 they arrived at the Zoo from South Africa in 1993.
Zenda: Tawny in color.
Jezebel: White in color, she was the first white lion exhibited in the United States. All white lions in captivity are believed to be descended from the white lions found only in the Timbavati Game Preserve in Kruger National Park, South Africa.
The second pride has one male, Makini, and one female, Tajiri.
Makini: Born at the Tulsa Zoo & Living Museum in Oklahoma on March 24, 2009, he arrived at the Zoo on December 16, 2011. His name means "dignity" in Swahili.
Tajiri: Born at the Racine Zoo in Wisconsin on March 16, 2010, she arrived at the Zoo on January 25, 2012. Her name means "rich" in Swahili.
First Niagara Big Cat Falls offers enrichment opportunities by design. Big cats can explore other cat habitats, pick up on the scents present, and mark territory. Boxes, piñatas, and scratching posts all make excellent enrichment toys. These are often sprinkled with scents to make it more interesting for the lions.
The lion habitat at Big Cat Falls is a fantastic viewing area. You can stand face to face with the lions behind a huge glass window. The lions like to lay and play near the window.
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African lions are normally tawny colored. For centuries, rumors of the mysterious white lion circulated South Africa. Legend had it that white lions would emerge from the bush only once every century to show their pure white coats, representing the good in all creatures. Scattered reports of their existence began in 1928 and continued over the next 47 years, until a litter containing two white cubs was seen at Timbavati Game Reserve, Africa in 1975. Timbavati lions are the only white lions known to be in existence. The white lion is not albino; it carries the recessive white gene. The unique genetic combination that results in a white lion is widely considered to be eliminated in the wild population today.
Like other cats, lions have excellent senses. Since they are primarily nocturnal (meaning most active at night) their night vision is six times greater than that of humans. Well-developed whiskers and other long stiff hairs above their eyes and on their underarms have nerve connections and are used for sensing. They also have a well-developed sense of smell which they use to communicate with other lions who mark their territory.
Two distinctive features set lions apart from all other wild cats; they are social felines (other cats are typically solitary in the wild) and they are the only cats to exhibit a distinction between males and females - males have a mane.
Another unique feature of lions is their tongues. They have short, horny backward pointing hooks on the upper surface which aids in grooming and for holding and lacerating food.
Lions are able to have cubs at around three - four years of age. Gestation is between three - four months. When lions are ready to give birth to their litter -- usually about three - four cubs -- they go off alone to a den isolated from the rest of the pride. Mother and cubs then return to the pride after approximately three months. Males guard the cubs while the females hunt, playing with them and teaching them life skills by wrestling. The cubs will participate in their first hunt when they are about 11 months old.
Depending on the pride, young males either leave or are driven out around age two. Young females usually remain with the pride unless the quantity of females becomes too large.
Lions are social animals that live in prides of between four and 37 cats. The pride usually consists of a core of four to 12 related adult females, their offspring and one to six adult males. In the pride, females do most of the hunting, when they work together to form an ambush.
Lions spend more than 80 percent of their time conserving energy. Conserving energy is important for animals that are big and bulky and that live in areas where getting food is challenging. As a result, lions spend up to 20 hours a day resting or sleeping.
Lions have nine distinct vocalizations including roars, grunts and growls. The position of their hyoid apparatus, a bone at the base of the skull, means lions can only purr when they exhale. Pride members also rub cheeks when they meet.
Males are about 4 feet (121 cm) and 8 feet (243 cm), not including the tail, which averages about 3 feet (91 cm) long.
Males weigh between 330 pounds (149 kg) and 550 pounds (249 kg) and females weigh between 130 pounds (58 kg) and 400 pounds (181 kg).
In Africa, the preferred prey of the lion is wildebeest, impala, zebras, buffalo and warthogs. At the Zoo, their diet includes a commercial raw meat mix, solid beef, beef shank bones and long bones. The diet is formulated to meet the nutritional needs of each animal. Beef long bones are offered once a week mainly to provide chewing activity. Beef shank bones have nearly 7 lbs (3kg) of meat attached to the bone; the lions enjoy tearing the meat from the bones. The shank bones not only provide food, they also provide an enjoyed activity for the animals while strengthening their jaw muscles.
Grassy plains, savannas, and semi-deserts throughout most of sub-Saharan Africa.
On the 2010 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the African Lion is listed as Vulnerable.
The Ongava Research Centre (ORC) is part of one of the largest private reserves in Namibia, covering 125 miles and sharing its northern boundary with Etosha National Park. The Zoo's partnership with ORC began in 2010 in support of the conservation research project "Pride Dynamics and Dispersal in the Lion Population of Ongava Game Reserve."
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Ned E. Williams Elementary School goes beyond the regular academics required by the District and State of Texas to learn the art of giving. Diana Williams, the school's speech therapist organizes events that enable students to learn the art of giving through civic engagement. So, during Veteran's Day, students showed their appreciation for local …
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Questions raised about new method for making stem cells
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Research reports in late January garnered attention for showing that making stem cells just required dipping adult cells in acid (SN: 2/22/14, p. 6). But Japan's RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology, where the lead scientist works, has begun an investigation of the findings, according to reports in Nature, the Wall Street Journal and other publications.
The reported investigation comes after online commenters discovered potentially manipulated images in the two papers published in the Jan. 30 Nature, and several scientists have had difficulty replicating the work.
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Poconos Squirrel's Nut Chalet Near Big Boulder and Split Roc in Albrightsville
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Welcome to the Squirrel's Nut Chalet. Located in the private community of Towemensing Trails, this 5 bedroom home will accommodate multiple families and large groups. Enjoy the beautiful foliage and nature views as you sit on the large deck or relax in the soothing hot tub.
In summer months enjoy swimming in the community pool or lake. Only a short block to the warm sandy beach. Rent paddle boats, go fishing, play in the game room, or venture to nearby amenities. The home comes with 8 renter wristbands (no option to purchase addtional bands) for the use of these amenities. In the winter months enjoy the short drive to Big Boulder and Jack Frost for fun in the snow! Spring and Fall offer beautiful nature foliage in the spectacular Pennsylvania tradition.
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Whatever season you prefer, The Squirrel's Nut Chalet will be the perfect retreat for you. The home is beautifully decorated and fully appointed. Enter the first level of the house into the ski mud room, from here dive into the game room, equipped with 32" Flat Panel TV, DVD, Stereo, shuffle board, foosball, Xbox with dance pad, two controllers, and games, game table, convertible twin, 1\2 bath, bedroom with two sets twin bunks, laundry room with full washer and dryer.
The middle level houses the great room with 46" plasma flat screen TV, DVD, two story stone gas fire place, large front deck, dining area with huge table, fully appointed kitchen with 4 person bar seating, additional table and chairs for gaming or large family groups, all new appliances, toaster oven, coffee maker, blender, microwave, USB cable for high speed internet access, rear deck with table and chairs, gas grill, two large bedrooms (3 twins, 1 queen), full bath. Access the 6-8 person hot tub via the back deck steps.
The third level houses two large vaulted master bedrooms (left: Queen bed and twin pull out, right: Queen bed), 12' x 8' loft area with a full size futon sleeper. Full bath.
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The couple met 35 years ago in Nashville, where they lived and worked in the music industry. They first visited the Western Slope in 1988, and now call Ridgway home. Their wide-ranging musical, and marital, journey forms the core of their show, "The Adventures of Rodeo and Juliet," which promoters say provides "a perfect evening for singles and couples alike." The concert is presented by the Ouray County Performing Arts Guild.
Christopher Dwight and Janet Lee Harris are still "hanging in through the good, bad and the ugly," according to a release from OCPAG. The "intimate acoustic" concert on Valentines Day will be a program of original songs as well as a few favorite covers from the 1930s to 1960s. Jan has a love for smoky ballads from the 1940s. Chris admires The Beatles, Elvis, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison. They will also tell a few war stories from their years of working in every corner of the music industry, with artists such as Ray Charles, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Loretta Lynn, Kristin Chenoweth, Dolly Parton and even The Chipmunks.
In the early years, while Jan sang background vocals on records, toured the U.S. with Amy Grant, and raised their two sons, Chris was writing and producing and singing national commercials, and working with legendary recording artists. That led to producing and singing on country, pop and gospel records.
Since returning to Colorado, they were honored to sing the National Anthem at one of last summer's Rockies games. They've learned to keep it fun, laugh at life, laugh at each other, and not get bogged down with the little things. They are riding the rest of their days as "The Adventures of Rodeo and Juliet" wherever life takes them, and right now, it's Ouray County.
Adult tickets are $15 each, available at Buckskin Booksellers and Mouse's Chocolate in Ouray, Cimarron Books in Ridgway, The Coffee Trader in Montrose or online at HYPERLINK "http://www.ocpag.org" www.ocpag.org. Tickets will also be sold at the door if there are any left. The Victorian Inn and the Beaumont Hotel in Ouray have also offered a 25 percent discount to concertgoers who want to make it a really special evening. The tickets also have coupons on the back for drink and chocolate specials in Ouray.
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South LA Schools team up to fight reconsitution
The conflict between activists and LA Unified Superintendent John Deasy over the district's reconstitution of Dorsey High School is coming to a head. Just as the final deadline to prevent a school takeover looms for Dorsey (it has until Oct. 31 to submit a school reform plan), Crenshaw High School faces a similar process.
That's why the two South LA schools joined forces and organized a public meeting tonight to inform Crenshaw parents and students about the disctrict's effort to reform underachieving schools.
LA Unified can reconstitute a school when it fails to meet state-mandated educational benchmarks under the federal No Child Left Behind act. That means the district can lay off the entire staff at a school and make everyone re-apply for their jobs. Those who are re-hired must sign contracts that includes provisions based on student performance on standardized tests.


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As we use agents to distribute our cider we don't always know where it goes. These lists have been compiled by Thistly fans who very kindly contacted us with the names of places where they found our cider for sale.
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Winterberry is the holiday classic that brings this timeless motif to life in elegantly sculpted dinnerware & serveware, beautiful glassware and joyous giftware. Decorated in the spirit of the season, this cooler glass is perfect for hosting eggnog, punches, lemonade and more. Hand wash. Cooler glass measures 6-3/4 inch high and holds 20 ounce.
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Listen up, party people! We wanna hear ya make some noise!
Put your hands together for wrapper/rapper Alton DuLaney, star of today's video (he's got mad stage presents).
The rhymes say it all: He (and the rest of the folks at Kate's Paperie) can wrap anything and everything, from conventional boxes and balls to leg lamps and, well, loose bananas (you never know).
Simply take gifts to the shop and pick your paper; they've got hundreds to choose from. The only requirement is that your object fit through the door — though they say they'd venture to the sidewalk for special cases.
Rumor has it DuLaney even wrapped a person once (don't worry, he left breathing holes).
And that'll make ya jump, jump.
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FMC Opens New Emery and Evelyn Williams Graduate Medical Education Resource Center
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LANCASTER, Ohio (June 22, 2012) – Fairfield Medical Center is proud to announce the opening of the Emery and Evelyn Williams Graduate Medical Education Resource Center, located at the mid level and ground level of the North Entrance of FMC.
The new center, which opened June 20, provides classrooms and support facilities for FMC's family medicine residency program and its new internal medicine residency program that will be launched in July. Both programs are co-sponsored by the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.
From left, Dr. Jeffrey Ayers, Dr. Troy Edwards, Dr. Troy Hampton, President and CEO Mina Ubbing, Grateful Patients Evelyn and Emery Williams and Chief Operating Officer Howard Sniderman.
FMC's graduate medical education programs have grown immensely in a very short time. "Because of the rapid expansion of all clinical education at FMC, space has become a premium," said Dr. Troy Hampton, program director for the family medicine residency program. "We needed space specifically dedicated to medical training—particularly as growth of the programs continues."
This new resource center offers a dedicated area for residents to train, including technology training on computerized patient order entry, videoconferencing and hands-on learning from FMC physician instructors. With the addition of the internal medicine residency program, FMC will now house 18 residents -- six internal medicine residents and 12 family practice residents.
Because physicians tend to practice within a 25-mile radius of where they train, the programs were founded at FMC in an effort to recruit physicians to the area. "The residency programs have a huge impact on Fairfield Medical Center and the community in the fact that we are training high-quality physicians who could stay in our community," said Dr. Troy Edwards, program director for the internal medicine residency program. "It allows them to build relationships with staff and our community in general."
Former FMC patients Emery and Evelyn Williams donated $100,000 to fund part of the Graduate Medical Education Resource Center on behalf of the tremendous care they received at FMC. During the ribbon cutting ceremony on June 20, the Williams announced a planned gift of an additional $400,000, which brings their total gifts to $530,000 and makes them the largest donor to the FMC Foundation to date. "We are simple people; we have led a simple life," Emery Williams said. "We are not rich, but we have been blessed and we want to thank Fairfield Medical Center and all of their great staff for the wonderful care that we have received."
FMC Foundation Executive Director Ricki Chenault commented, "Such a kind donation speaks volumes about the care we give here at FMC and I can't thank the Williams enough for their generosity."
For questions or more information about the Emery and Evelyn Williams Graduate Medical Education Resource Center, please call (740) 687-8107.
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6 Healthy Side Effects From Being a Vegetarian
What are the benefits of following a vegetarian and vegan diet plan?
Author: Christin Sander, Health Writer
Vegetarian diets have become more popular in recent years due to the many health benefits associated with them. People are moving away from the more traditional "meat and potatoes" diets of the past and looking to build and maintain a healthy lifestyle through healthier food choices.
Better Digestion
Vegetarian diets are usually higher in fiber, leading to a healthier digestive system. Doctors recommend a diet high in plant-based fibers to promote healthy body weight and improved digestive function. A diet high in fruit, vegetables and whole grains is a simple way to meet daily fiber recommendations and keep the digestive tract functioning optimally.
Better Nutrition
Greater consumption of phytonutrients, antioxidants and vitamins comes from eating a variety of plant-based foods, particularly fruits and vegetables. These nutrients play vital roles in the body from tissue repair to fighting free radicals that can cause chronic inflammation and other diseases. The body readily absorbs nutrients from natural foods. Vegetarian and vegan diets are also lower in fat and cholesterol than diets rich in meat and animal products.
Lower Cholesterol Levels and Heart Disease
Vegetarians find they have lower cholesterol levels without unhealthy meat and fat sources in their diet, putting themselves easily into a healthy range. A 2012 Oxford University study suggests vegetarians have a 32 percent reduced risk of hospitalization or death from heart disease compared to those who regularly consume fish and meat as part of their diet. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition came to similar conclusions, suggesting the reduced risk is due to the blood pressure and cholesterol lowering effects of a vegetarian diet.
Reduced Cancer Risk
The antioxidants from various fruits and vegetables neutralize free radicals in the body and prevent cancer. Antioxidants are contained in the pigments that give fruits and vegetables their wide array of colors; eating the rainbow assures a variety of these disease fighting compounds. Meat products lead to an inflammatory response in the body that can ultimately make you more susceptible to cancer. The American Cancer Society states vegetarians have lower rates of prostate and colon cancer, and that overall death rate from cancer is also reduced for those with strict vegetarian diets.
Reduced Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Rates
Diets high in saturated fats lead to increased obesity rates and related health risks like stroke, heart disease and diabetes. Meat and animal products have more fat and calories than plant based foods. A study conducted by Serena Tonstad, MD, PhD at Loma Linda University tracked the eating habits of more than 50,000 men and women for four years. The purpose of the study was to compare the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in those who follow a plant based diet versus those who don't. The study found that BMI was highest in meat eaters and lowest in vegans – with a 5 unit BMI difference. The research concluded vegetarian diets had a substantial effect on obesity and type 2 diabetes reduction with stricter vegan diets being the best, but vegetarian diets also having moderate benefits.
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Most farm animals that are commercially raised are exposed to antibiotics and growth hormones to boost production. Excessive use of antibiotics has lead to the spread of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria, including super germ strains of Salmonella that have been found in the human food supply. Traces of synthetic growth hormones like the rBGH routinely used in cattle are also found in meat and dairy products. Many countries have banned the use of this hormone due to concerns about animal and human welfare and safety.
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RICHMOND, Va., May 6, 2013 – After helping lead their team to a sweep of Georgia State during the final weekend of Colonial Athletic Association play, James Madison sophomore utility player Sarah Mooney (Huntersville, N.C./North Mecklenburg) and freshman catcher Erica Field (Manassas, Va./Osbourn Park) were named the CAA Player and Rookie of the Week, respectively, on Monday.
Mooney earned CAA Player of the Week honors for the fourth time this season and the fifth time in her career after hitting .545 (6-for-11) with three home runs over the weekend. The sophomore added six runs, six RBIs, and a stolen base while recording a perfect fielding position at first and third base in the three-game set. Mooney homered in each of the three games, helping her to break the school's single-season home run record with 15. She also scored at least one run and picked up two RBIs in each of her performances.
Field claimed CAA Rookie of the Week for the first time, adding it to her CAA Player of the Week selection from Feb. 26. She hit .500 (4-for-8) with two doubles in three starts. Field added three RBIs, two runs and a sacrifice fly. In JMU's 5-4 win over GSU in the second game of the doubleheader on Friday, the rookie went 2-for-3 with two doubles and scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Hofstra's Olivia Galati claimed Pitcher of the Week accolades for the fifth time this season to join Mooney and Field as the weekly award winners.
The Dukes travel to Hempstead, N.Y., for the 2013 CAA Championship. They take on third-seeded Delaware in the opening round of the tournament at 5 p.m. on Wednesday at the Hofstra Softball Stadium.
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A new smash hit may be gracing Broadway—the story of Valentino's life. With the success of "Valentino – The Last Emperor," production may soon start for a musical. Four decades of couture will be displayed across the stage with costumes and sets.
"We're looking at the possibility of taking my story to Broadway as a musical," Valentino told La Repubblica.
But in 2008 when his movie premiered at the Venice Film Festival, Valentino was nervous about how the film would portray his tantrums with his partner Giancarlo Giammetti.
"I came across as a despot. The director had surprised Giammetti and me when we were arguing, which we always do in French. But then (at the end of the screening) the applause never stopped and I realize that people liked me as I am. The film was even more successful in Toronto (film festival)," he told the newspaper.
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Changes to Rock 'n Sole run route in 2014
Published Feb. 21, 2014
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. officials announced new course changes for the fourth annual Summerfest Rock `n Sole Run. This year's race will be held June 14 at 7 a.m. and once again include a half marathon, quarter marathon and 5k route. Online registration is open.


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What settings/rule sets have you ported into BRP? Just curious how any experiments with other settings operate using BRP rules.
Settings/Rule sets I have experimented with:
D20...BRP makes combat so much faster, but has a tendency to reduce the overall power level of characters.
Marvel Super Heroes...with some issues, pretty much makes it unplayable as I have it right now I would just use Superworld, but a lot of the high end stuff does not model well into BRP without making the game ridiculously lethal
Battlestar Galactica
Fuzion/Champions...a good mid power superpower campaign can be built from this
Dark Conspiracy
DC Adventures...with some issues
LUGTrek... I am not happy with it after years of working with it. LUGTrek is so self contained, it is hard to unravel parts of it for BRP and still have the same flavor of game.
GURPS...but very clunky
Traveller, although I pretty much just use T20 and then translate from D20 to BRP
Palladium...almost no difference in game play experience
Recon...no difference in game play
Shadowrun...the game plays almost the same, but it is slightly more lethal
D6 Star Wars...translated to D20, then to BRP
Star Wars D20...plays very well, but it makes Force Users a bit overpowered
Terran Trade Authority
Twilight 2000
Warhammer 40K...still a work in progress, after like 8 years, I an just not happy with it
Dark Heresy/Rogue Trader/Only War/Deathwatch/Dark Crusade...pretty easy conversion, but a lot more lethal in BRP
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Suction power is never an issue with Laguna's 2HP Mobile Cyclone Dust Collector! Allows the wood particles and dust to be separated from the air stream before going to the pleated cartridge filter.
- Dust and debris is collected in a 29 gallon metal collection drum
- Quick-release collection drum with separate wheels for quick and easy emptying
- Wireless Remote Control to start the machine from anywhere in your shop
- Note: Direct Ship Item -- Shipped directly from manufacturer
- Must be shipped within 48 Contiguous United States
- Estimated Delivery time: 7-10 business days.
- 25% restocking fee on all returned merchandise. Please call customer service before returning product.
- Allows wood particles and dust to be separated from the air stream before going to the pleated cartridge filter
- Superior dust collection and air filtration so that the wood particles do not pass through the efficient fan unit
- Dust is collected in a 29 gallon metal collection drum which features quick release and separate wheels for quick and easy emptying
- Includes a quick-release handle that makes it quick and easy to empty and remove the pleated filter
- Negative pressure hose is fed to the bottom of the drum to ensure the plastic bag remains inside the drum
- Remote control allows you to start the machine from anywhere in the shop saving you time and steps
- Industrial casters allow this machine to move easily around your shop
- Very quiet operation, protecting your ears as well as your lungs
- Motor: 2 HP TEFC
- 220 Volt
- Filter: Spun-bond polyester - Filters 99.9% of particles to 1 micron
- Suction: 1450 CFM-14.8" Static Pressure
- Inlet: 8" inlet - 2 x 4" splitter included
- Capacity: 29 Gallon
- Sound rating: 74dB
- Weight: 205 lb. / 255 lb. shipping
- Size: 36" X 26" X 70"
- Footprint: 26"W x 36"L x 74"H
- 20 Amp breaker recommended
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Assessing Your Assets: Why You're A Great CatchHelps Women Over 40 Articulate Positive Attributes.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Women over 40 have the hardest time finding a mate, according to research. So what's a midlife women to do on Valentine's Day?
"Romantics are stumped for how to celebrate Valentine's Day if they're without a sweetie. Many women over 40 are actively working to find their sweetheart, but might be without a special someone to celebrate Valentine's Day. They haven't found someone to get all lovey-dovey on this, the snuggle fest of holidays," said the Dating Goddess.
The Dating Goddess, author of the Adventures in Delicious Dating After 40 13-book series has some ideas:
- Remind yourself what a terrific catch you are. In her book, Assessing Your Assets: Why You're A Great Catchthe Dating Goddess says, "Make a list of all the things you love and appreciate about you. It's easy to focus on what we don't like about ourselves. But this is the day to be your own valentine. Write yourself a poem. Put on fresh sheets. Buy your favorite flowers. Fix your favorite meal."
- Treat yourself as your valentine. Do for yourself what makes you feel loved. Indulge in something you like but don't do very often: draw a warm bubble bath, play favorite music, light candles and relax. Or order take out, get in your jammies early and snuggle down with a DVD. Or turn up the stereo and dance to your favorite music. Relish what you love to do.
- Take yourself out for the day or evening, but not to places frequented by couples. Is there a new exhibit at the museum you've wanted to see? Been wanting to luxuriate with a massage? Haven't had a facial or pedicure in a while? Pamper yourself and show yourself some love.
- Meet up with some gal pals for a group pedicure, hike, movie or night on the town. Initiate a group exercise where you all tell one thing you admire about each other. It will feel like a group hug!
- Show your appreciation to loved ones. Send free virtual bouquets from flowers2mail.com along with a note on why you're glad they're in your life. Send an online valentine card. Call to tell someone what a difference they make to you. Most people don't get enough acknowledgment. You'll be amazed how much love you get back just by sharing some with others.
"So don't let it get you down if you don't have a steady beau in your life to shower you with affection. You already have a steady love — you! Don't take yourself for granted," added the Dating Goddess.
For more information, go to http://www.DatingGoddess.com
About DatingGoddess.com:
The Dating Goddess is dedicated to providing uncommon information, insights and advice for midlife women reentering the dating world. The Dating Goddess is one of the top-ranked sites for dating after 40 and has published more than a dozen books about dating in the Adventures in Delicious Dating After 40book series.


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Professional Science Organizations
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Various organizations around the state and country provide support to teachers of science. The organizations provide resources, advocacy, and research in the field.
Indiana-based Organizations
As Indiana's affiliate association to the National Science Teachers Association, HASTI holds an annual conference and produces two publications, Sci-ed-ogram and the Hoosier Science Teacher.
The Indiana Academy of Science is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote scientific research and to encourage communication between Indiana scientists and others conducting research pertaining to Indiana.
IMSTEA is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to improving the mathematics, science and technology literacy and competency of all Hoosiers. They currently co-sponsor, with Vincennes University, the Super Mileage Challenge, and integrated curriculum project featuring high mileage cars built by Indiana high school students.
EEAI works cooperatively to promote the opportunities that will educate, motivate, and inspire the citizens of Indiana to conserve natural resources and meet the needs of our society while maintaining a healthy environment now and in the future.
National Organizations
- National Science Teachers Association
- National Association of Biology Teachers
- American Chemical Society Education
- American Assocation of Physics Teachers
- American Geological Institute
- American Physical Society
- National Association for Research in Science Technology
- School Science and Math Association
- American Association for the Advancement of Science


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(NEW YORK) To call it "dark" or "edgy" would be going too far, but Herrera's girls this season had more on their minds than simply looking pretty—but of course, they were. The designer seemed to be juggling a widening scope of references: a square, three quarter sleeve fur tunic worn over a straight plad skirt paired with substantially spangled stockings for an almost grunge-like layered effect, adapted for the Park Avenue set; when the skirt's pattern showed up again in a bustier dress, the effect was nearer to Anglomania. But it was refreshing to see Herrera's uptown vision successfully interpret these streetwear-influenced looks for her rarified customers without diluting their spirit.|page|


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Record Growth of Non-alcoholic Beer Consumption
2 April 2009
Sales of the best-selling Radegast Birell increased hundredfold in last 15 years
Prague, April 1st 2009 - Non-alcoholic beer is increasingly popular in the Czech Republic. As confirmed by the recently announced results from the Czech Beer and Malt Association, last year, the amount of non-alcoholic beer produced, exports included, increased 16 percent year-on-year to 597,000 hl. Domestic market saw 14 percent increase of non-alcoholic beer sales which approached 500,000 hl mark - exactly 495,679 hl. Most popular is still Radegast Birell by Plzeňský Prazdroj which accounts for two out of three non-alcoholic beers sold in the Czech Republic.
Last year, its production for the Czech Republic exceeded 320,000 hl. Production of Radegast Birell began in 1993, when 3,275 hl was produced. Since then, its production has increased nearly hundredfold. An extensive survey* among beer consumers proved Radegast Birell to be not only the most popular, but also the best known non-alcoholic beer brand. 70 percent of responders know the brand. In the non-alcoholic beer consumers (males ages 25-50), it's actually 99 percent of responders.
"Non-alcoholic beer gradually gained a stable position on the Czech beer market. Besides drivers and cyclists it gets increasingly popular with people at work, in restaurants, at home or in the garden. Substantial increase in non-alcoholic beer consumption is related mostly to the change in lifestyle and drivers' responsibility," says Radegast Birell brand manager Vladimír Vaněk.
About half of the respondents treat themselves to a non-alcoholic beer at least once a week. According to the survey*, the most favorite season for non-alcoholic beer is traditionally summer. People drink it most often with meals, during work, driving a car or on a bike.
Radegast Birell is also largely successful in quality competitions - during the last four years, it scored in the second largest international competition, the Australian International Beer Awards. Last year it was also successful in the Zlatý pohár Pivex 2008 competition and was a clear winner of the world's most major competition of beer brands World Beer Cup 2008.
*source: survey by TNS AISA for Radegast Birell, December 2008
Further information:
Vladimír Jurina, company brand manager, Plzeňský Prazdroj, phone: +420 257 287 223
Anna Balíčková, AMI Communications, phone: +420 234 124 112, +420 724 012 607
- Radegast Birell is the only non-alcoholic beer in the Plzeňský Prazdroj portfolio, and also the bestselling Czech non-alcoholic beer.
- Plzeňský Prazdroj, a. s., is a member of SABMiller plc global group.
- With total sales of 10.9 million hectoliters in the year 2007 and with exports to more than 55 countries worldwide, Plzeňský Prazdroj, a. s., is the leading beer producer in the region and the largest exporter of Czech beer.


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Fine Arts, Illustration, Painting
"The Spoils of Saint Hubris" is the first exhibition in an ongoing series of paintins, drawings, and sculptures entitled "The Spoils" by acclaimed American artist, Sterling Clinton Hundley.
Some offer the idea that creatives are capable of plucking great ideas from thin air. My ideas have never come easy. It is, after all, the concept that validates the motivation behind my paintings. If the idea is weak, then the very foundation of the painting is in jeopardy. Pigment may impress with its application, but it simply dresses up what is underneath. It is the responsibility of the illustrator to manifest their thoughts as visuals for others to comprehend.
My role begins long before I ever touch the final working surface. I spend my time pouring over the elements in a story, article, play, etc. that combine to present a problem. These problems offer parameters within which I can manipulate the assembled symbols through juxtaposition, metaphors, similes, etc. to uncover the seed of an idea. Usually letters and words, assembled into lists, are the universal symbols that I pull from the essence of the story.2010
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As Nintendo prepares to launch its latest videogame console this holiday season – and Microsoft and Sony continue to prep theirs for an expected 2013 launch – a new competitor for the living room is threatening to steal their thunder.
Ouya – an upstart technology firm with some big industry names behind it – is bypassing traditional financing methods and relying on crowd funding to raise capital. And gamers can't seem to hand over their money fast enough.
The Android-based console gaming system made its debut Tuesday morning on Kickstarter, with a lofty target of $950,000 to complete development and pay for manufacturing of the system. Just before 5pm ET, it topped that goal. (Update: And by 7am ET Wednesday morning, donations had climbed to just shy of $2.5 million).
The project could become the fastest growing in Kickstarter's history. In May, the Pebble e-Watch topped $1 million in 28 hours, which at the time set a new bar. The Pebble eventually topped $10 million in funding pledges.
Roughly the size of a Rubik's Cube, Ouya will retail for under $100, say its creators. The system, which will connect to HDTVs, will use traditional sized, Bluetooth-enabled console controllers (which come with a touchpad as well as the usual buttons and thumbsticks) and will rely on an pure digital distribution model, rather than retail partners to sell its games. And, as an incentive for customers, all of the games sold in that app-like store will be required to at least offer a trial portion for free.
Company officials say they expect to begin selling the device in the first quarter of 2013. It will be sold online, but conversations with retail companies are already underway.
Rather than focusing on large publishing companies, like Electronic Artsand Activision-Blizzard, Ouya will cater more to independent game developers — a number of whom have already pledged their loyalty to it.
"An open console is the next step in democratizing game development," said Alex Schwartz, founder of Owlchemy Labs. "When you're developing for an open console with known specs, it's much easier. So, it's a win-win."
The management team is an experienced one. Founder Julie Uhrman, who has done stints at Vivendi Universal, IGN and GameFly, will serve as CEO – and the company has the backing of gaming luminaries including Markus "Notch" Persson (creator of the hit Indie game "Minecraft"), Ed Fries (who helped design and launch Microsoft's Xbox) and Brian Fargo, co-founder of Interplay, which was a key publisher in the early days of consoles. (All serve on the board of directors.)
Investors in the company include Jawbone founder Hosain Rahman, Digg founder Jay Adelson and Flixster founder Joe Greenstein. Jawbone's Yves Béhar, who designed the wireless Jambox speaker for Jawbone is overseeing the look of the console and controller.
Ouya declined to say how much private money was invested before it began the Kickstarter campaign. However, it did note that all previous fundraising came from individual investors, not venture capital firms.
Going up against video game giants like Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo is a risk, but one industry analyst says he believes the company has a chance..
"I think there may be room for another player, particularly at this price point," said Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter. "It's been a long time since a new console was introduced, and it is likely that pricing for consoles will go up. By coming in at a lower price point and challenging the existing pricing model for TV-based games, OUYA could hit a sweet spot with gamers."
While Ouya certainly won't eclipse next generation systems like the PlayStation 4, its focus on free-to-play games and independently developed games could have a effect similar to that of the mobile market – leeching away some die-hard console gamers who have grown tired of paying $60 per title on non-blockbuster games.
It could also attract some game makers, both professional and garage teams that have historically focused on the mobile market. Ouya will come with development software included, so anyone with game making skills will be able to create a title using Android's open source software. (Ouya will take a 30 percent royalty on all game sales on the system.)
And while it's Android-based, company officials say they don't want it to simply be a way to play Android games on your TV.
"OUYA was not created merely to host ports of existing Android games," the company said on its Kickstarter page. "We've built this badboy to play the most creative content from today's best known AAA game designers as well as adored indie gamemakers."
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DALLAS — Texas Health Presbyterian Foundation will host a celebration this evening to mark a significant milestone in Presbyterian history — the opening of the highly anticipated Hamon Tower on the campus of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. Hamon Tower is one of the largest expansion projects in the hospital's four-plus decade history.
The $220 million complex is named for benefactor Mrs. Nancy B. Hamon, as a loving tribute to her late husband, Jake L. Hamon, who was instrumental in the initial development of Texas Health Dallas. Mrs. Hamon contributed $10 million toward the Legacy of Care Campaign to support the construction of the 177-bed tower, which boasts all-private rooms outfitted with the capability for electronic medical records, an advanced imaging center, a state-of-the-art kitchen for patient meal preparation, and many other features to promote more efficient patient care at the bedside. Mrs. Hamon's gift is the largest single gift the Presbyterian Foundation has received.
"The completion of the Hamon Tower is not only a crowning achievement for Presbyterian, but also for the patients and families we are privileged to serve in this community," said Jay McAuley, President of Texas Health Presbyterian Foundation. "We could not have realized our vision of providing better health care without the generosity of the many individuals, foundations and corporations who supported the Legacy of Care Campaign. Our donors are leaving a noble legacy for generations of patients to come."
The Legacy of Care Campaign, led by Texas Health Presbyterian Foundation, supported several capital expansion projects and special initiatives at three Presbyterian hospitals — Texas Health Allen, Dallas and Plano. It was one of the most successful fundraising campaigns in the 20-plus year history of the Foundation. The total philanthropic goal of $70.6 million in cash, pledges and planned and deferred gifts, was remarkably exceeded, with nearly $90 million raised.
Several long-time Presbyterian Foundation supporters comprised the campaign executive committee, including: Chair Jerry Farrington, Vice-chair Nancy Ann Hunt, A. Compton Broders, M.D., Roy Gene Evans, B. Henry Estess, M.D., Denny Holman, Terry Kelley, Margot Perot and John Wroten Jr.
Leadership supporters of the Legacy of Care Campaign include:
BenefactorNancy B. Hamon
$1 million +Hillcrest FoundationHoblitzelle FoundationNancy Ann and Ray L. HuntThe J.E. and L.E. Mabee FoundationThe Meadows FoundationJames C. Minyard and Sue A. de Mille MinyardMargot and Ross PerotThe Perot Foundation
$1 millionAnonymousThe Theodore and Beulah Beasley FoundationMr. and Mrs. Louis A. Beecherl Jr. Hawn FoundationMr. and Mrs. Jesse KirkMr. and Mrs. Robert F. Sanford Jr.Jean and Tom Walter
$500,000+Sandra and David BrennanThe Constantin FoundationMr. and Mrs. William R. CooperThe Crystal Charity BallDr. and Mrs. B. Henry Estess Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Jerry FarringtonMr. and Mrs. Richard M. FrankMrs. Eugene McDermottThe Eugene McDermott FoundationRaymond M. O'Keefe Trust
$100,000+AnonymousAllen Economic Development CorporationAustin Commercial and Austin IndustriesJoe M. and Doris R. Dealey Family FoundationMichael A. Deck, M.D.MD PathologyVan and Lou Morton EllisMr. and Mrs. Barry M. EpsteinPame and Roy Gene EvansMrs. Gail O. EwingMr. and Mrs. Finley Ewing IIIJ.M. Haggar Jr. Family FoundationMartha and Doug HawthorneHKSMr. and Mrs. Christopher W. KleinertMr. Ray H. MarrDr. Betty B. Muns and Mr. James N. MunsMr. and Mrs. J.E. OesterreicherOncor Electric DeliveryMrs. Russell H. PerryMr. and Mrs. Gage A. Prichard Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Stanley A. RabinMr. and Mrs. Bobby RayMr. and Mrs. Gary M. SilmanTexas Back InstituteNancy E. Underwood and FamilyMrs. Rosemary Haggar VaughanDee and Charles WylyThe George and Fay Young Foundation
$50,000+Mr. and Mrs. Craig BealeA. Compton Broders III, M.D. and Maureen Murry, M.D., J.D.Emergency Medicine ConsultantsMr. and Mrs. Stephen L. GoodmanMr. and Mrs. Denny HolmanDr. Gary and Susie HutchisonLegacyTexas BankMr. and Mrs. Robert M. Olmsted Jr. Olmsted-Taylor FoundationPediatrix Medical GroupMr. and Mrs. David P. PfeilDr. and Mrs. Alfred J. RodriguezMr. and Mrs. Jean-Claude T. SaadaThe Jean-Claude Saada FoundationDr. Bob and Jean Smith FoundationTexas Radiology AssociatesMr. and Mrs. Tom E. TurnerDr. Ted S. Wen and Elizabeth T. ChingThe Shops at Willow Bend
$25,000+Scott Blumenthal, M.D. and Andrea K. Blumenthal, M.D.Mrs. Judith BrodkinMr. and Mrs. J. Ben Casey Jr.Center for Executive MedicineMr. and Mrs. Robert H. Dedman Jr.Mr. and Mrs. William C. DeverMr. and Mrs. Blake Henry EstessGaston Episcopal Hospital FoundationGeorgie and John GreenDr. Lawrence Hum and Dr. Jane E. NoklebergJP Morgan ChaseThe Lowe FoundationW.P. and Bulah Luse FoundationTerese S. and Mark H. MerrillRodenbaugh's Flooring America and AppliancesMr. and Mrs. Jack R. RoperFamily of John G. RussellDr. and Mrs. Howard J. WeinerMr. and Mrs. Phillip M. WentworthMr. and Mrs. John W. Wroten Jr.
About Texas Health Presbyterian Foundation Through philanthropy, Texas Health Presbyterian Foundation provides support to six Texas Health Presbyterian hospitals in Allen, Dallas, Denton, Kaufman, Plano and Winnsboro. Established in 1986, Texas Health Presbyterian Foundation plays a critical role in continuing the mission of the Texas Health Presbyterian hospitals to improve the health of the communities served. The Foundation strives to enhance the delivery of quality patient care by joining with committed donors to sustain the long-term fiscal viability of the hospital that are a part of Texas Health Presbyterian. Through the efforts of the Foundation, the strong tradition of community support through philanthropy enables the Texas Health Presbyterian hospitals to forge ahead in medical research and education, technology and the provision of quality patient care. For more information about Texas Health Presbyterian Foundation, visit TexasHealth.org/PresbyFoundation.
About Texas Health Resources Texas Health Resources is one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health care delivery systems in the United States and the largest in North Texas in terms of patients served. Texas Health's system of 13 hospitals includes Texas Health Harris Methodist, Texas Health Arlington Memorial, Texas Health Presbyterian, and a medical research organization. Texas Health is a corporate member or partner in six additional hospitals and surgery centers. For more information about Texas Health Resources, visit TexasHealth.org.
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Includes veterans' benefits, starting and running a business, unemployment, County job openings, and selling to the County.
Includes the courts, most wanted, law enforcement, sealing a record, victims' services, jury duty etc.
Includes planning, building codes and permits, owning and renting a property, and property tax assessments
Includes child and adult health service, food stamps, foster care, mental health, in-home nurse, and substance abuse
Includes bereavement, certificates and vital records, and divorce
Includes air quality and burn days, garbage and recycling, sewer, conservation, and green energy financing
Includes adopting a pet, animal control, and local vets and shelters
Includes information on the buildings, county, codes, departments, projects, representation, and voting
Includes activities and events, parks, museums, libraries, and volunteerism
Property taxes, business taxes, transient occupancy taxes, and fines.
Includes passports, bus schedules, and road maintenance
Includes forest fires and floods, emergency preparation, and emergency response
March 24, 2011
Placer County public safety agencies are advising High Sierra residents and businesses to monitor buildings, propane tanks and natural gas lines for signs of excessive loading due to heavy snow loads.
Residents and businesses also should monitor roof vents, chimneys and flues because they need unobstructed access to outside air to provide proper ventilation. Blockages can lead to carbon monoxide build-up in buildings. The heavy snow loads may cause chimneys to shift.
Particular attention should be paid to buildings constructed before Placer County adopted snow-load standards for North Lake Tahoe and other High Sierra areas in the early 1960s.
Snow loading is expected to continue through the weekend.
Local agencies also are reminding residents and businesses to properly care for propane tanks and natural gas lines because the extraordinarily deep snowpack can damage pipes, valves and tanks, leading to leaks.
Anyone who smells propane or natural gas inside or outside a building should call 911. They also should avoid smoking, starting engines or motors, turning on cooking appliances, using heating-air conditioning systems or using other ignition sources.
The Building Services section of the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency says potential snow load danger signs include:
· Sagging of beams and other parts of a building's structural-support system.
· Newly developed cracks, particularly any that appear above windows or doors and where beams and other support structures are located. Minor cracks that expand or contract could be indications of building movement.
· Doors and windows that have recently become significantly harder to open or do not open at all, a sign that a building is settling because of a heavy snow load
· Serious water leakages inside buildings.
· Recent buckling of interior or exterior siding and finishes, which may be a symptom of settling due to snow loads.
Generally, residents and business owners are not encouraged to try to clear their roofs when the snow load is so heavy. Potential dangers include injuries caused by falling snow; roof damage caused by removing snow from some areas, but leaving heavy snow loads in others; and electrical hazards from coming into contact with overhead power lines and electrical service drops that are no longer visible.
Residents and businesses also are being advised not to increase temperatures inside buildings, hoping to melt snow on their roofs. The result typically is a layer of ice between the roof and snow pack.
Residents and businesses concerned about the snow loads on roofs may want to seek the advice of roofing contractors, general contractors or structural engineers.
For homes at elevations above 5,000 feet, residents and businesses with propane questions should contact either their propane suppliers or local fire agencies. For natural gas questions, contact suppliers.
Safety tips for the proper care of propane tanks during severe weather are on the county website at http://www.placer.ca.gov/News/2011/March/Propane.aspx. The website also contains advice for natural gas users to follow when they smell gas odors.
Placer County recommends that property owners and managers keep contact information, including home and cell phone numbers, current with gas suppliers, homeowner associations, and neighbors. In a gas emergency, it is important that emergency personnel be able to contact affected property owners.
Checking ventilation system is critical because heavy snowfall can damage roof vents, chimneys and flues.
Blockages can cause combustion waste products to back up in homes and businesses. One of these waste products, carbon monoxide is potentially lethal.
Operating generators during power outages and alternative heating can also create problems if not used properly. When using portable generators, keep them outdoors and far away from open doors, windows, and vents to avoid toxic levels of carbon monoxide from building up indoors.
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David Eliott has just released a new version of his modified boot-132 bootloader.
One of the new things it can do is to load kexts from an .img file which contains kexts (or even an mkext) and boot Leo.
That means you can have two mkexts, one folder with kexts on the .img file and the folder with kexts from your installed system
or even two folders with mkexts.
How does it work?
Basically, you create a flat dmg with the kexts in a folder and the bootloader will load them for you. This means quite a lot;
you can boot from a retail Leo DVD and install it, you can update straight from apple, you can reinstall and not have to add
the same kexts to your install every time. The bootloader behaves like the linux kernel: you can use an mboot (a patched syslinux
was used) compatible bootloader which tells to boot-dfe about the .img file (the ramdisk or initrd, as it's known by the linux users)
and boot-dfe is going to use the kexts (or mkext) from it.
What does it do?
This new boot-dfe has been tested with the retail Leopard DVD and it can boot, install and run Leopard without having to build
a modified DVD. This is how it's done: you burn an ISO (which has the bootloader on it) to a CD/DVD, after it gets to the boot
prompt, you press ESC or ENTER and it prompts for a new BOOT DEVICE, you swap the BOOT CD/DVD with the LEO Retail DVD, you press
enter and it shows you the name of the bootable partition from the DVD, you press enter and Leo starts to load.
For the time being, you cannot have this bootloader on an USB stick and have it boot the Retail Leopard DVD. The reason why this
happens is related to the way the BIOS handles DVDs and optical media: there's no BOOT DEVICE associated with an optical drive
which the BIOS has not booted from. Basically, this is like the disk swap trick known to the PlayStation gamers.
You can already put this on an USB stick/CD/DVD and boot a vanilla install (vanilla= no added kext, no replaced kext on the partition).
As usual, this only works for compatible machines(that means you still can't boot a vanilla system on AMD, they need specialised patches).
What are you going to do in the future?
David Eliott said he'd merge some of the things from Chameleon into boot-dfe. Those involved in the development of Chameleon will merge
the support for ramdisks into Chameleon and more effort will go into making the distribution 100% legal.
Work might(read: should, in the very close future) also go into making Chameleon boot the Retail DVDs when loading the bootloader from the HDD.
User guide and link to the ISO
This ISO needs to be modded (add dsmos to the Extensions folder) in order to be able to boot Leo.
Credits for this go to:
David Eliott: for modding boot to allow us to boot from Retail Leopard DVDs;
Kabyl: for modding boot to allow the usage of a separate folder on the disk and merging features from Chameleon to boot-dfe-146;
bumby: for compiling syslinux and figuring out how to build the ISO
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?uwd9dtttjfk