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A TRACHEOSTOMY IS an opening in the anterior wall of the trachea inferior to the cricoid cartilage. Made surgically or percutaneously, it provides tracheal access for airway management via a temporary or permanent tracheostomy tube. Patients with tracheostomies aren't limited to critical care settings and can be found in all nursing units. No matter where you work, you need a basic understanding of the nursing care required for these patients. In this article, we'll provide a practical overview.
A tracheostomy can be used to bypass an acute or chronic upper airway obstruction, allow removal of tracheobronchial secretions, and prevent aspiration of oral or gastric secretions in unresponsive patients. For patients with chronic respiratory failure, it may be performed to replace an endotracheal (ET) tube and facilitate long-term mechanical ventilation.1
Upper airway obstruction can result from conditions such as tumors, inflammation, fracture, foreign bodies, or laryngeal spasm. Patients with prolonged unresponsiveness secondary to such conditions as drug intoxication or traumatic brain injury may need a tracheostomy to maintain a patent airway.
In addition, patients needing an ET tube for 10 to 14 days or longer should be considered possible candidates for a tracheostomy.2 The most recent American College of Chest Physicians consensus statement recommending a specific time frame for conversion to tracheostomy was published in 1989. These guidelines recommended the translaryngeal route (ET tube) if the need for an artificial airway is anticipated to be no longer than 10 days, and favored tracheostomy if an artificial airway is anticipated for longer than 21 days.3
The literature suggests that the earlier the patient undergoes tracheostomy, the more likely he'll benefit.3 Benefits of tracheostomy include avoiding further direct laryngeal injury from the ET tube, facilitating airway suctioning and oral care, increasing patient mobility, improving patient comfort, allowing speech, and facilitating oral feedings.4 Complications associated with tracheostomy are largely determined by the technique used.
The standard surgical tracheostomy (ST), also known as an open tracheostomy, is usually performed in the OR under general anesthesia. In percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT), the tracheal stoma is created through dilation of an incision rather than surgery. PDT may be performed under local anesthesia, moderate sedation/analgesia, or general anesthesia in the OR or at the bedside. Indications for PDT are the same as for ST, but PDT requires careful patient selection to assure a safe and successful outcome. (See Contraindications to PDT.)
Advantages of PDT over ST include eliminating the need for general anesthesia and the OR, and lower costs.5 Because the PDT requires a smaller skin incision, patients experience less tissue trauma and a lower risk of complications such as wound infection, wound scarring, and peristomal bleeding. And because the procedure can be performed at the bedside in the ICU, PDT reduces the risk associated with transferring critically ill patients to the OR.
For a look at the types of tracheostomy tubes available and why they're used, see Tracheostomy tube design review.
Early complications associated with ST include bleeding, pneumothorax, air embolism, recurrent laryngeal nerve damage, and posterior tracheal wall injury. Long-term complications include airway obstruction from accumulation of secretions or protrusion of the cuff over the opening of the tube, infection, rupture of the innominate artery, dysphagia, tracheoesophageal fistula, tracheal dilation, and tracheal ischemia and necrosis.1
The complication rate of PDT is low and similar to that of ST, especially the rates of major infection or bleeding.6 However, airway loss associated with tracheal tube displacement is significantly more likely to occur in PDT due to the narrow dilated tract and lack of formal stoma creation.
Tracheal tube decannulation (dislodgment) in the first few days after surgery is a medical emergency. Keep supplies for reinserting the tube at the bedside, including suctioning equipment, a new tracheostomy tube with obturator (dilator), and a curved hemostat. Oxygen and equipment for ET intubation also should be readily available.
If decannulation occurs, call the emergency response team to attempt reinsertion. Use a bag-valve mask to ventilate your patient through the upper airway. Ventilate gently to prevent air from escaping through the stoma or carefully occlude the stoma with a gloved hand to maximize oxygenation. The patient will be panicked, so stay with him and assure him that help is on the way.
When the emergency team arrives, a clinician will try to insert a new tracheostomy tube through the opening, using a hemostat and obturator. If she doesn't succeed and the patient's condition worsens, she may place an ET tube through his mouth to establish an airway.
If the patient has a disruption between the upper and lower airways (for example, after tumor resection), making mask ventilation and endotracheal intubation through the upper airway impossible, ventilate him through the stoma. Monitor him to make sure he's adequately ventilated and oxygenated before he's prepared for surgery.
To prevent accidental tracheal decannulation, make sure the tube is properly secured, minimize manipulation of the tube and traction on the tube from oxygen or ventilator tubing, and teach the patient to move cautiously until the tract is healed.7
Provide tracheostomy care every 4 to 8 hours.8 Knowing how to properly care for a patient with a tracheostomy is vital because inappropriate or inadequate care may lead to complications and even death.
Although details vary depending on the type of tracheostomy tube, tracheostomy care includes cleaning or changing the inner cannula, changing the dressing and tracheostomy tube holder, and suctioning if needed. Most tracheostomy tubes have disposable inner cannulas, which are replaced and secured using aseptic technique. Never clean and reuse a disposable cannula.
Reusable inner cannulas require careful cleaning. Perform hand hygiene, don a face shield (or goggles and mask) and sterile gloves, and maintain aseptic technique during the procedure. Unlock and remove the inner cannula and place it in a solution of equal parts hydrogen peroxide and 0.9% sodium chloride unless the manufacturer directs otherwise. Remove encrusted secretions from the lumen with sterile pipe cleaners. After cleaning, rinse the cannula thoroughly with sterile 0.9% sodium chloride solution. Reinsert the inner cannula and securely lock it into place.
While providing tracheostomy care, inspect the skin for signs of irritation or infection, such as erythema, pain, or discharge. Thoroughly assess the skin around the tracheostomy for evidence of skin breakdown related to the tracheostomy device, tube securement device, or mucus and secretions.7
Clean the area around the tracheostomy tube with a noncytotoxic cleanser using a sterile cotton-tipped applicator. Then rinse the skin with water and dry it gently with sterile gauze.6 If you see skin breakdown, consult a wound/ostomy/continence nurse for an individualized patient plan of care.
Absorbing secretions helps prevent maceration and skin breakdown. Place a prepackaged, sterile tracheostomy dressing under the tube flanges. Always use a manufactured split sponge rather than cutting a gauze pad. Never place anything with loose fibers around the stoma or tracheostomy tube because they can cause irritation.
Inform the healthcare provider if sutures used to secure the tube after insertion are irritating the skin or preventing routine maintenance. Obtain an order for suture removal 7 days after tracheostomy tube insertion. If twill tape was used, change it to a Velcro-securing device as soon as possible because it's more comfortable and less likely to abrade the skin.7
Maintaining humidification is another key nursing responsibility. Normally, the nasopharynx humidifies inhaled air. Because the tracheostomy tube bypasses the upper airway, you need to provide adequate humidity to keep the airway moist. In hospitalized patients, this can be accomplished by a heat and moisture exchanger on a mechanical ventilator or a T-piece or tracheostomy mask. In addition, your patient must be properly hydrated; for example, with I.V. fluids.
Monitor and record cuff pressures every shift and more often if the tube is changed or repositioned, if the volume of cuff air changes, or a leak occurs (see Maintaining safe, effective cuff pressures).
Because the patient can't cough effectively to clear secretions, be prepared to suction him as needed. Suctioning raises the risk of hypoxemia, bronchospasm, and other adverse reactions, so suction only when needed, not on a set schedule, and suction for the shortest time necessary to clear secretions. Indications for suctioning include coughing, secretions in the airway, respiratory distress, presence of rhonchi on auscultation, increased peak airway pressures on the ventilator, and decreasing SaO2 or PaO2.9
Besides hypoxemia and bronchospasm, complications associated with suctioning include atelectasis, dysrhythmias (including bradycardia), increased intracranial pressure, and airway trauma. Bradycardia is attributed to vagal nerve stimulation. Atelectasis may occur when the outer diameter of the suction catheter is greater than one-half of the inner diameter of the tracheostomy tube, which can prevent airflow around the catheter. Choosing a catheter that's the right size can help prevent greater negative pressures in the airway and potentially minimize falls in PaO2.10 Some tracheostomy tube manufacturers provide a chart to help you choose the most appropriate suction catheter for your patient, based on the internal diameter of the tracheostomy tube.
Suctioning can be an uncomfortable and scary experience for the patient, so thoroughly explain the procedure to him before you start. Maintain aseptic technique while suctioning.
To help prevent hypoxemia, hyperoxygenate him before and after suctioning. As you suction, look for signs of hypoxemia, such as hypertension, dysrhythmias, and a drop in SpO2 by pulse oximetry. If this occurs, stop suctioning and hyperoxygenate the patient. Limit the duration of each suction pass to 10 to 15 seconds or less, and make only 1 or 2 passes.10 Limit suction pressure to 120 mm Hg or less to minimize airway trauma.
If the patient is on mechanical ventilation, allow time for the increased oxygen percentage to come through the ventilator tubing and reach the patient. Use the ventilator, not a manual resuscitation bag, to provide hyperoxygenation before suctioning to reduce hemodynamic changes.10
Don't instill 0.9% sodium chloride before suctioning adults with an artificial airway. Although irrigating the tube before suctioning was once standard to help remove secretions, this practice is no longer recommended for routine care. Ensuring patients are adequately hydrated can facilitate removal of respiratory secretions.10
Document the patient's response each time you suction, including his vital signs, cardiac rhythm, oxygen saturation, amount and consistency of secretions, breath sounds, and the frequency of needed suctioning.
Losing the ability to communicate is incredibly stressful for a patient with a tracheostomy tube. Nonverbal interventions that can help facilitate communication include sign language, gestures, lip reading, pointing, facial expressions, or eye blinking. Use simple devices, such as pencil and paper, magic slates, magnetic boards with plastic letters, symbol boards, and flashcards to help the patient communicate. Teach him and his family communication methods appropriate for his condition. Consider a consultation with a speech therapist to aid in communication.
Nutrition is an important aspect of tracheostomy care as well. The tracheostomy tube may impair swallowing and compromise the patient's nutritional status. He may also have a loss of appetite due to his altered airway, which affects his sense of smell. Consult with a nutritionist to ensure his nutritional needs are being met.
Knowing how a tracheostomy is performed, what equipment is used, and how to respond if complications arise can help you maintain your patient's respiratory function and keep him safe and comfortable.
* Uncorrected coagulopathy
* Infection over the site
* Extreme ventilatory and oxygenation demands
* Tracheal obstruction
* Unfavorable neck anatomy
* Emergency airway management
The healthcare market has exploded with tracheostomy tube designs in the last 10 years. Here's a quick look at how some of the various options compare.
* Metal tracheostomy tubes aren't commonly used today due to their expense, rigid construction, the lack of a cuff, and the lack of a 15 mm connector to attach a ventilator or bag-valve mask.
* Plastic tracheostomy tubes soften at body temperature, conforming to patient anatomy and centering the distal tip in the trachea.
* Uncuffed tracheostomy tubes are generally reserved for infants and children because they are less traumatic to surrounding tissue. They allow airway clearance but provide no protection from aspiration.
* Cuffed tracheostomy tubes allow for airway clearance, offer some protection from aspiration, and facilitate positive-pressure ventilation when the cuff is inflated. High-volume, low-pressure cuffs are most commonly used for adults.
* Dual-cannula tracheostomy tubes have a disposable or reusable inner cannula, which is cleaned or replaced regularly; the inner cannula can be removed if the tracheostomy tube becomes occluded.
* PDT tubes have a tapered distal tip and are designed for use with percutaneous tracheostomies.
* Minitracheostomy tubes are small bore, generally uncuffed, and used primarily for secretion clearance. They're inserted into the trachea through the cricothyroid membrane or the tracheal stoma after decannulation for administration of oxygen. They're used primarily for patients who have problems with airway clearance because they allow bronchial lavage and suctioning with a 10 Fr suction catheter. They're generally unsuitable for positive pressure ventilation.12
* Foam cuff tracheostomy tubes are self-inflating with a large diameter high-residual-volume cuff composed of polyurethane foam covered by a silicone sheath. The foam cuff addresses the issue of high lateral tracheal-wall pressures that lead to complications such as tracheal necrosis and stenosis. Before insertion, air in the cuff is removed by attaching a syringe to the pilot port. Once the tube is in place, the syringe is removed to allow the pilot port to open to atmospheric pressure (room air) and the cuff self-inflates. Once inflated, it conforms to the size and shape of the patient's trachea. Be sure to keep the pilot port open to prevent cuff deflation.
* Adjustable flange tracheostomy tubes have a spiral wire reinforced flexible design with a longer proximal length facilitating placement in patients with a large neck. The adjustable flange allows bedside adjustments to meet extra-length tracheostomy needs. Because the locking mechanism on the flanges tends to deteriorate over time, these tubes are usually reserved for temporary use.
* Fenestrated tracheostomy tubes are similar in construction to the standard cuffed tube, with the addition of an opening in the posterior portion of the tube above the cuff. They have a removable inner cannula and a plastic plug. With the inner cannula removed, the cuff deflated, and the normal air passage occluded, the patient can inhale and exhale through the fenestrations and around the tube. This tube allows clinicians to assess the patient's ability to breathe through the normal oral/nasal route (preparing the patient for decannulation) and permits air to pass by the vocal cords (allowing phonation).
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Valdosta Fire investigators believe a chemical reaction may have caused that huge fire at a chemical recycling plant in Valdosta Wednesday afternoon. The fire injured three people. Two of them remain hospitalized Thursday night.
Firefighters estimate about 75-percent of the Perma Fix Environmental Services plant is destroyed. Tonight Perma Fix officials are working to figure out where they'll go from here.
"Having this conversation with the plant manager, he's really unsure what the next step will be. They're stunned I guess is what I'd say," said Capt. John Wisenbaker, Valdosta Fire Marshal.
Officials say roughly 10 employees were in the plant when it exploded Wednesday afternoon. Charlie Curry and Stan Williams were airlifted to Shands Hospital in Florida. Perma-Fix reps are not releasing any information on the victims but say they are in stable condition.
"It's extremely unfortunate, we are very concerned about our employees and we're going to do everything we can to support them and their families," said Anne Smith, Perma-Fix Communications Director.
For the first time Thursday morning fire investigators entered the plant to start a preliminary investigation.
"Right now we're in the early stages of trying to find out what chemicals it was and right now we believe it might have been some kind of chemical reaction," said Wisenbaker.
Wisenbaker says they were most concerned about the large oil tanks from Georgia Petroleum catching on fire. They used water to keep the tanks cool and managed to keep the fire from spreading. "It was numerous explosions. You have 55 gallon drums exploding, I estimate probably a thousand of them probably exploded."
Wisenbaker says it was the largest explosion he's ever seen, but thankfully there were no fatalities.
The other injured employee, Jamey Mitchell, was treated at South Georgia Medical Center and released last night.
Fire investigators hope to have an exact cause of the explosion Friday.
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Valdosta firefighters remained on the scene all night in case any hot spots flared up after explosions at the Per-Fix plant in Valdosta Wednesday.
They are conducting their investigation into the blaze now, and it appears that about three-fourths of the plant that recycles oil was destroyed, but the office next door is still intact.
We know three people were hurt, Charlie Curry, Stan Williams, and Jamey Mitchell. One of them was airlifted from the scene to Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.
Another was airlifted there from South Georgia Medical Center. Jamey Mitchell was treated at SGMC and released.
Representatives from the EPA, Georgia EPD, Lowndes County EMA, and Valdosta Fire Department monitored the scene Wednesday night to determine if it's safe for people to return to work in the area Thursday.
Here is WALB's first main story of the plant fire from Wednesday-
The Red Cross says they are providing assistance to those in the area of a massive fire caused by an explosion inside an industrial park off Madison Highway in Valdosta.
The Valdosta Fire Chief reports three people were taken to the hospital with injuries from the blast. Their conditions were not immediately available. No fatalities have been reported.
Officials say they first received a call at 2:22 p.m. Wednesday to the Perma-Fix Environmental Services near Industrial Boulevard. Plumes of smoke and flames could be seen more than one hundred feet in the air.
City officials say more than 40 firefighters and other emergency crews initially responded to the scene.
Click HERE to see Jacob Fox's video of the fire on Send It to 10...
Emergency crews from surrounding communities have been called to the scene and more volunteers are expected.
The Valdosta Fire Chief said the fire is under control but not out. Everyone one mile south of the facility has been evacuated from the area.
According to their website, Perma-Fix Environmental Services is a global provider of nuclear services and radioactive waste management solutions.
The Valdosta facility, Perma-Fix of South Georgia is a waste treatment facility that processes and disposes of hazardous and non-hazardous waste liquid, solids and sludges.
The facility outlines three treatment processes.
Liquid Fuel Blending - liquid waste with BTU content is treated through a liquid fuel blending system to produce a liquid material which can be used as a substitute fuel.
Solid Fuel Blending - solid waste with BTU content is treated through a solid fuel blending system to produce a solid material which can be used as a substitute fuel.
Distillation - wastes such as acetone, methylene chloride, mixed flammables and mixed chlorinated solvents are processed through the distillation system and returned to the generator for reuse, or remarketed to another user.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Booking now! in Fernandina Beach
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Forest Ridge Village
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$ 1,500 - $ 1,700 / month
vacation rental description
Nestled in a park like setting with live oaks and 3 ponds, this newly renovated 3 bed /2 bath unit is just steps to the beach, tennis courts, or pool. The complex is family friendly with an on site playground. Kids will enjoy watching the turtles and birds at the tidal ponds. 100 yards to Beach access #24.
Enjoy the quaint streets of historic Fernandina which is a short drive away. Explore the many cute shops, resturants, and galleries among the brick sidewalks. 25 minute drive from Jacksonville Intl Airport. Take a day trip from Fernandina harbor to historic Cumberland Island to see the wild horses and unmatched beauty.
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This unit is extremely well maintained and upgraded.
Flat Screen TV with DVD player
Upgraded Cable
Wireless, Hi-Speed internet
New HVAC system
Microwave, toaster, coffee maker
Built-in Oven
Glass cooktop, with stainless island vent hood.
Side by Side Fridge with icemaker and water in door
Fully equipped kitchen
Maple cabinets
Quartz countertops
Kitchen Island with seating for 6
Full size washer and dryer
Master Bedroom has a queen sized bed and attached full bath
First Bedroom has full-size bed
Second Bedroom has bunkbed with full and single bed on top
Toys and beach toys in closet
Linens provided
Bathroom vanities with granite countertops
Kohler fixtures
Deck overlooking live oak trees
Pool and Tennis courts
50 yard walk to beach
Condo was totally gutted and rehabbed with all new bathrooms, kitchen cabinets and appliances, hardwood floors, tile, and paint recently.
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Tennis, swimming, beach combing, boating, surfing, windsurfing, bike riding, fishing, movie theatre, miniature golf, horseback riding, museums, bird and wildlife watching.
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$810 - $975 a week, 125 - $145 a night, $810 - $975 a week, Monthly $1,250 - $1,600 (Excluding rentals from Memorial Day to August 11th and Spring Break. We only rent weekly, Saturday to Saturday during this time). Check on-line calendar for availability
Reservation/ damage deposit required, $80 cleaning fee - no hidden fees.
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This unit is a non-smoking and does not allow pets.
Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Maxium of 6 persons only (children included).
Robert Jameson
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I'll admit freely that the frightening prospect of property taxes is one reason I am content to rent. Not just property taxes of course, but owning property is one of those scary aspects of adulthood that I am not ready to venture into.
You are responsible for fixing things when they break, paying the taxes, the general upkeep, a fixed mortgage payment, etc. So I will continue to rent and let my landlord worry about property taxes, fixing my air conditioning unit and supplying me with a pool.
For those of you who do own property, however, those taxes are due Jan. 31 to avoid penalties. You can visit the website of the Victoria County Tax Assessor/Collector for information about making payments. For general information about property taxes in Texas, you can visit the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
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First of all, we don't have to win this one. It'd be nice and we should but even another loss wouldn't be the end of all hopes. But I'm optimistic.
Let's take a look at their most important outs: To be honest, there aren't any. The midfielder Andrew Surman (Norwich) and the forwards Chris Iwelumo (Burnley) and Stefan Maierhofer (Duisburg) are noteworthy but none of them should be a huge loss for the team.
The ins, on the other hand, are more than noteworthy. They bought two defenders, Stephen Hunt and Steven Mouyokolo, from recently relegated Hull City. Jelle van Damme (Anderlecht) and Adlene Guedioura (Charleroi), also defensive-minded players, both moved from Belgium to Wolverhampton. The only new forward is Steven Fletcher, one of Scotland's best and most promising players. He scored 8 goals for Burnley last season and definitely is one of the guys we have to watch out for.
That is, if he even plays. There are only two spots for four great forwards (Fletcher, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, Kevin Doyle, Andrew Keogh) and nobody knows who manager Mick McCarthy is going to choose. But for now, I expect him to use the same formation that won against Stoke last Saturday.
This is how the pitch is gonna look like if both teams use the same formations again (Everton players in bold):
-----Neville - Jagielka - Distin - Baines-------
-------------Fletcher - Ebanks-Blake-------------
------Osman - Arteta - Cahill - Pienaar---------
----van Damme - Jones - Henry - Jarvis-------
---------Ward - Berra - Craddock - Foley---------
There may be a few changes (Osman -> Billy?, Distin -> Heitinga?) but I'd be surprised if either manager decides to change the formation.
What does that mean for Everton? I think our 4-1-4-1 with the dynamic Arteta-Cahill midfield is gonna dominate possession (we always do but this time even more) because of the 3vs2 situation in the middle (Fellaini, Arteta, Cahill - Jones, Henry). Either Mikel or Tim is gonna have the time and space to provide Saha with passes or run through when (hopefully) Saha's movement makes one of the central defenders follow him and leave a big hole in the middle. The back four should be able to cope with the two strikers and possible midfielders supporting them. Jelle van Damme isn't an offensive-minded player so we can hope for an easy day for Neville.
To sum up, I think we can win this match if our midfield triangle is able to control (we all know they are), our wingers (especially Pienaar since Jarvis is worse defensively than van Damme) are ready to make diagonal runs to exploit the space in the middle and, most importantly, if Saha can be involved instead of isolated.
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Eight days before Major League teams break for a three-day summer vacation, Fenway Park is a stage. The event: Josh Beckett's pursuit of a league-leading 12th win, made all the more remarkable by the obstacles he has overcome.Beckett is the only member of baseball's 10-win club -- which includes the Indians' C.C. Sabathia, the Angels' John Lackey and the Dodgers' Brad Penny -- to have spent any time on the disabled list. But his mid-May finger injury is now little more than a smudge on Beckett's sterling 2007 record; he is 4-1 with a respectable 3.57 ERA since missing 15 days due to the injury. Beckett's two worst starts of the season, nevertheless, are his most recent two at Fenway Park, where he will take the mound on Saturday against Texas. Against the Yankees on June 3, Beckett yielded 11 baserunners and four runs. Battling dead-arm symptoms, he fared even worse against the Rockies on June 14, allowing six earned runs in five innings. In 14 innings since, Beckett has allowed a total of two earned runs, with his fastball regaining velocity and movement. The last-place Rangers, owners of the American League's worst record, will bring one of baseball's stronger offenses into Fenway. Despite batting .259 as a team, low enough to place in the bottom third of the league, Texas has scored the third-most runs in baseball. No American League team has more than the Rangers' 99 home runs. The Rangers are still missing first baseman Mark Teixeira, who will likely return from injury after the All-Star break. On the mound, they'll counter with struggling right-hander Robinson Tejeda. Pitching matchup
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Tejeda leads the Rangers with five wins, but with an 8.41 ERA since May 1 for the AL's worst team, that isn't saying much. Tejeda fans will find solace in the fact that his stellar first start of the season, in which he allowed just two hits over seven scoreless innings, came against the Red Sox. That was his only career start against Boston. Players to watch
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As a football fan, I've been looking forward to the World Cup since, oh...July 9th, 2006. Sure, I like the European Championships, Confederations Cup and all of those, but its not the same. So June 10th was like Christmas eve for me. I couldn't fall asleep, I kept checking my phone for the time every 5 minutes. Then finally it came. Then the US did some stuff, Germany was good, the African teams weren't that good...blah, blah, blah, you know the story. Then it was time for the final.
However, I'm also a poor 19 year old college kid. Like most poor college kids, I have a summer job, mine happens to be at a grocery store. And to my dismay one of my shifts happened to be 2-9 on Sunday. Right during the final...Sigh.
Luckily for me, Directv has a thing called DVR. While it would suck not to watch the final live, I wouldn't completely be in footy hell. And if I kept my cell phone off, and customers didn't spoil it, I could watch the final as if it was live! I made it through 7 hours, despite being tempted several times to turn on my phone and check the score, I didn't. After the 10 minute drive home with the radio off (can't take any chances that the radio news people spoil the result either) I made it home and it was "game time."
I walk in the door to find my dad sitting at the kitchen table. He tells me about the Yankees game as he usually does, and I start to walk towards the TV in my living room when I hear "Oh, and Spain won 1-0." F%&k. After that I said some other similar swear words, and explained to my dad that I wanted to watch the final withour being spoiled.
Oh well, I still didn't know who scored and when. So I happily watched the first half, and was happy that no one had scored. I went into the the kitched and got some food. I then decided I'd fast-forward through the half time show. But instead of hitting fast-foward I hit the off button (which if there's any Directv execs reading this, space those buttons out, thats like the 10th time I've done that). I then turned the TV back on, only for the ESPN replay of the final to be on. I then realized the clock was on the 110th minuted. I then realized that most games don't go that long. I knew the game went to extra time. F%&k. After some veiled threats about using weapons on the TV, I decided I had to watch the second half. I did despite knowing no one would score.
At that point I checked my Facebook, figuring no one's still talking about the game at this point. Insert Price is Right fail horn here. The third status on the live feed said "Watching the replay of the Final, I'm so happy that Iniesta was the one to score the winner." F%&k. F%&k. F%&k. After wishing cancer on that person in my mind, I watched through Extra Time just waiting for the goal. It finally came and the game ended, and I was finally at peace.
I watched through Spain's celebrations, and teared up when Martin Tyler signed off. Needless to say other that Dutch fans, I was the most miserable person watching the final. And yeah everyone, don't watch the final like that, it really sucked.
I'm not really sure what to do with myself now that the World Cup is over. I have baseball to throw myself in on. I'm not the biggest MLS fan, but its still soccer, so I'll watch that. My sleep schedule is still off, so maybe I'll wake up early to watch the British Open. Now if you excuse me I need to find a calendar so I can count down to the start of the Premier League and the glorious return of Aston Villa Football Club.


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National Journal: "Harry Reid Invokes Nazi Germany to Make Case for Syria."
He also said: "The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who in times of great moral crisis maintain their neutrality."
He attributed that to author Dante Aligheri in The Inferno. But one Dante scholar said this line, which has been quoted by JFK and Martin Luther King Jr. is misattributed: "The phrase is most certainly not in Dante. In fact, it traduces Dante's treatment of the 'neutrals' in Inferno 3; his use of fire as a form of punishment; and, more generally, the ways in which he organizes the moral structure of his Hell. Views, which, at first sight, might seem "Dantean', have been ascribed to him since the 14th Century. Dante, a man who never sat on the fence, disliked the 'neutrals' so much that he placed them in the vestibule of Hell -- sinners were better than them as they'd actually made a choice. For Dante, the neutrals were the pusillanimous who never committed themselves to a cause, which is not really our modern notion of neutrality, though tinges of pusillanimity persist in the notion."
Perry Bacon at The Grio: "Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, traditionally strong allies of President Obama, emerged from a Monday afternoon meeting at the White House with Obama largely unconvinced by his arguments for intervention in Syria and wary of contradicting their constituents, who CBC members say are almost uniformly against any kind of military action."
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) said, "He was, as always, very eloquent, but I'm not sure he moved a lot of people." He said he's leaning toward voting "no," adding that in his district, "blacks, whites, Jews, gentiles, I've never seen people come together on an issue like this." Everyone who talks to him, Cleaver said, is opposing to striking Syria. And: "I haven't talked to one CBC member who didn't say their people were against this," said Cleaver. He added, "We are invested in Barack Obama, but are we elected to support Barack Obama or represent our districts?"
Roll Call: "President Barack Obama said Monday that Congress may have more time to consider a strike in Syria, given that country's apparent newfound willingness to give up its chemical weapons."
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on Apr 18, 2013 at 10:12 pm
It seems like every week I read about yet another apartment development proposal that is up for discussion, and this week it's not different...
A four story, 200 unit development on the west side of El Camino Real seems inappropriate in scale as it relates to the neighborhood around it. Not only will this project take away parking from the always busy Frankie, Johnny & Luigi's but it would also mean the loss of several local businesses, including the very popular Rose Market and Peet's Coffee. Perhaps more importantly, this project appears as if it would sit directly behind single family (and mostly single story) residences, taking away open sky and a fair amount of privacy, while adding parking problems, noise, significantly more traffic and most likely negatively impacting the actual "neighborhood" that currently exists around the site of this proposed development.
Please, PLEASE, City Council, take a breath and don't just rubber stamp this project. While the space along that corner might be zoned for mixed use, look at the neighborhood that this project will be sitting on top of...it's a quiet residential neighborhood.
We might not be big developers, but we are tax payers, too.
on Apr 18, 2013 at 10:32 pm
Agree completely with MVResident67 comments. This seems out of scale and a net negative for the area. Two other points
1) Frankie Johnny and Luigis is an real family-friendly asset, and taking away the city parking lot will make it very difficult to go there.
2) Traffic flow at Castro and El Camino is already horrible. There is no way you want to let any apartment traffic exit onto Castro. An entrance-only to the apartments might be do-able, but still bad news for traffic flow.
Exiting onto El Camino is bad (though not nearly as bad as exiting onto Castro). Overall, adding 200 u 200 units there - will cause all sorts of traffic problems and safety risk.
This is clearly a bad proposal
on Apr 18, 2013 at 11:58 pm
People running red lights on left turns is bad enough as it is on El Camino. Especially at El Monte and Shoreline. Despite the random maximum enforcement stunts MVPD has pulled. Casto actually isn't as bad as the first two I mentioned...now we can make sure it is.


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After weeks of refusing to budge on their standing two-year offer, the Washington Nationals finally got free agent first baseman Adam LaRoche to relent on his demands.
The Nats are bringing back the veteran slugger for two guaranteed years at $24 million, according to The Washington Post, one year less than LaRoche was seeking. LaRoche will receive $10 million next year, $12 million in 2014, and has a $15 million mutual option for the 2015 season with a $2 million buyout.
Following a career year with the Nationals -- in which he won a Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, and hit .271/.343/.510 with 33 home runs -- LaRoche sought at least a three-year deal on the open market, and held out on Washington for several months to try to get it. In the end, though, the draft compensation tied to the 33-year-old probably dissuaded clubs like the Red Sox from making him a long-term offer.
LaRoche's return to D.C. gives the Nats some room to play with their roster for next season. With Denard Span in center field and Bryce Harper and Jayson Werth on the corners, Mike Morse is suddenly without a position and could prove to be a strong trade chip for the club.
The Mariners, Yankees, Orioles, and Rays are thought to have at least some interest in the righty slugger, though his recent admission of being "strongly opposed" to a designated hitter role could cause AL clubs to back off.


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Aston Villa have pulled off an impressive upset of Manchester City in the League Cup, downing the Citizens at Eastlands, 4-2 after extra time.
Things went according to plan for City in the early going. Mario Balotelli got a start up top for the Citizens, and he put them ahead in the 27th minute. In the 26th minute, James Milner crossed into the box and he controlled before applying the finish. City would go into the locker room up 1-0 after a fairly tame first half.
The second half was considerably more lively. Aston Villa equalized in the 58th minute though Andreas Weimann, though the goal is likely to go down as a Gareth Barry own goal after the Villa striker's shot went in off the City midfielder. The score didn't stay 1-1 long, with Aleksandar Kolarov firing City back into the lead six minutes later on a free kick.
A further six minutes later, Villa were level once again. On a pretty move, Gabriel Agbonlahor exchanged passes with Christian Benteke before hitting a shot past Costel Pantilimon to make it 2-2 and force extra time. In extra time, the Villains took an improbable lead. Charles N'Zogbia netted what would be the eventual winner, finishing off a rebound after Pantilimon saved a shot by Agbonlahor. In the second period of extra time, Agbonlahor sealed the win with his second goal of the match after 112 minutes.


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GAO-13-286: Published: Mar 7, 2013. Publicly Released: Mar 7, 2013.
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GAO identified 20 technology transition programs--managed by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and the military departments--that provide structured mechanisms and funding to facilitate technology transition. All of the programs GAO reviewed are consistent in providing opportunities to transition technologies from the science and technology (S&T) environment to a user, such as a weapon system acquisition program or the warfighter in the field. To help speed the delivery of technologies to users, most transition programs target fairly mature technologies, which are suitable for final stages of development and demonstration. Collectively, the programs GAO reviewed obligated about $7.9 billion in Department of Defense (DOD) research, development, test, and evaluation funding for fiscal years 2010 through 2012 to support technology transition.
Most programs that GAO assessed track whether their projects were completed and successfully transitioned to intended users. On average, programs reported a historical transition rate of over 70 percent for projects. The vast majority of these projects resulted in technologies transitioning to acquisition programs or directly to the warfighter. However, about one-quarter of the projects transitioned to other organizations, such as test and evaluation centers, for further development. Prior GAO work found that tracking technology transitions and the impact of those transitions, such as cost savings or deployment of the technology in a product, provides key feedback that can inform the management of programs. For the most part, transition programs that GAO reviewed do not track projects beyond transition, which limits their ability to know and report final outcomes for transitioned technologies and the associated benefits realized from those technologies.
As GAO has reported in the past, effective selection and management processes as well as tools are needed to ensure that new technologies can be successfully transitioned to military users. GAO found that OSD's and the Military Departments' technology transition programs make use of these practices to varying degrees. Most programs have formal review processes to determine whether candidate projects have sufficiently mature technologies, are in demand by users, and have schedules and costs that fit within the programs' criteria. Once selected, projects require effective management to ensure risks are minimized and transition commitments are confirmed. Many program officials indicated that regular stakeholder communication during project execution is important to ensure projects stay on track and transition commitments are sustained. Moreover, many program officials identified the use of formal management tools, such as technology transition agreements, as key mechanisms to help hold stakeholders accountable and facilitate technology transition.
Why GAO Did This Study
DOD and Congress recognize that technology innovation sometimes moves too slowly from the lab to the field. Programs have been created in DOD to help facilitate the transition of new technologies. The conference report accompanying the fiscal year 2012 National Defense Authorization Act directed GAO to undertake a body of work that will provide a holistic assessment of DOD's S&T enterprise. This report reflects the results from GAO's first review, which focuses on technology transition. Generally, when technologies have been sufficiently matured in the S&T environment, the technologies are available to transition to a military user. GAO's specific objectives were to (1) determine what DOD programs are dedicated to facilitating technology transition, (2) assess the outcomes of these transition programs, and (3) identify practices among the programs that may facilitate technology transition. GAO conducted interviews with and collected information from each technology transition program to identify their selection, management, and assessment practices, as well as project outcomes.
What GAO Recommends
GAO recommends that DOD require programs to track and measure project outcomes to document transition results and benefits from transition, as well as assess programs to identify opportunities for more widespread use of existing transition management tools. DOD generally concurred with these recommendations and stated that it will initiate actions to address potential opportunities for improvement identified in the report.
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Recommendation: To improve visibility and management of the department's efforts to transition technologies to support the needs of the warfighter, the Secretary of Defense should require that all technology transition programs track and measure project outcomes, to include not only whether technologies transitioned to an intended user but also the longer-term impact of whether the technologies benefitted acquisition programs or military users in the field.
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Status: Open
Comments: The Department of Defense agrees that all transition programs should track and measure project outcomes, including how the technology or capability is being employed by the intended user. The Department is concerned, however, that the GAO recommendation to track and measure outcomes for hundreds of technology projects would be a labor-intensive and very time-consuming process. DOD indicated that these projects are tracked to some degree within the period of performance for each research and development project, e.g., six months to three years. Monitoring the long-term impact as to where, when, and how individual projects are used in acquisition programs and with military users requires a sustained presence - a minimum of two to five years beyond the end of the research investment to monitor performance. DOD indicated this requires additional investment in manpower along with a new tracking process and/or robust database. DOD estimates that each Service or Agency would require a full man-year level of effort to institutionalize a process for long-term tracking and more man-years of effort to track programs and projects at the unit level. Another impediment to tracking would be the lack of an agreed upon definition of technology transition. Other reasons for the difficulty of long-term tracking are: (1) the lack of a contract vehicle to monitor contractor performance associated with technology transition and the view of the acquisition community that doing so would be an excess or undue cost; (2) program manager and contracting officer turnover, or reassignment, resulting in loss of continuity of access to the information needed to measure longer-term success; and (3) a commitment of manpower, either in-house government or contractor support. The Department indicated it will continue to anecdotally measure the results of technology investments for three, five, or even ten years after investment and highlight the long-term benefits, as needed, to validate the investment levels associated with the research and development programs. In addition it will continue to assess whether a more sustained effort can be developed and implemented.
Recommendation: To improve visibility and management of the department's efforts to transition technologies to support the needs of the warfighter, the Secretary of Defense should assess transition programs to identify opportunities for more widespread use of existing transition management tools, such as technology transition agreements and technology commitment level evaluation mechanisms.
Agency Affected: Department of Defense
Status: Open
Comments: The Department of Defense agrees that all transition programs should identify opportunities to use existing transition management tools. The Navy has implemented the use of transition tools as a best practice and the Army expressed their support of using technology transition agreements and technology commitment level evaluations to assess technology development and maturation programs. The Department of Defense has indicated it will publish and disseminate guidelines to improve the understanding as to when, how, and under what circumstances transition management tools can be employed.
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Active and Reserve Unit Costs:DOD Report to Congress Generally Addressed the Statutory Requirements but Lacks DetailGAO-14-711R: Published: Jul 31, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 31, 2014.
Air Force Working Capital Fund:Actions Needed to Manage Cash Balances to Required LevelsGAO-14-480: Published: Jul 31, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 31, 2014.
Defense Health Care Reform:Actions Needed to Help Realize Potential Cost Savings from Medical Education and TrainingGAO-14-630: Published: Jul 31, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 31, 2014.
Defense Health Care:US Family Health Plan is Duplicative and Should be EliminatedGAO-14-684: Published: Jul 31, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 31, 2014.
Defense Management:DOD Needs to Improve Future Assessments of Roles and MissionsGAO-14-668: Published: Jul 31, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 31, 2014.
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Defense Contracting:Factors DOD Considers When Choosing Best Value Processes Are Consistent with Guidance for Selected AcquisitionsGAO-14-584: Published: Jul 30, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 30, 2014.
Littoral Combat Ship:Additional Testing and Improved Weight Management Needed Prior to Further InvestmentsGAO-14-749: Published: Jul 30, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 30, 2014.
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Security Clearances:Tax Debts Owed by DOD Employees and ContractorsGAO-14-686R: Published: Jul 28, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 28, 2014.
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Missile Defense:DOD's Report Provides Limited Insight on Improvements to Homeland Missile Defense and Acquisition PlansGAO-14-626R: Published: Jul 17, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 17, 2014.
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Note: The Writing Center will be closed for Summer intercession beginning Thursday July 10th. We will re-open for Summer 2 tutoring on Monday July 21st.
Undergraduate and Graduate tutoring on the Evergreen Campus is moving. We will no longer be located in Jenkins Hall, Room 11. Until our move to Maryland Hall is complete, tutoring will take place in the Writing Department lounge on the second floor of the Knott Humanities building.
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PENDLETON — The Pendleton Community Public Library, 595 E. Water St., will have Ruth Ann Hanley for an author's visit and book signing at 10 a.m. Saturday in the library's community room.
"No Pulling Back" is a story about Daemon, a calculating fighter dog, a favorite of the screaming, clapping, blood-thirsty crowd in the Roman amphitheater. The champion killer-dog escaped his own execution and lived free. Unchained, he follows a man called Jesus. This fictional talk is unique in that it is the first to answer "yes" to the ageless question: "Did Jesus have a dog?"
Hanley, an animal lover, writer and retired attorney, lives in Indianapolis with her T.D.I. therapy dog, "Pepper". "Pepper" shows the same goodness and generosity that appealed to the fighter dog.
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Wrongful deaths caused by cancer misdiagnosis are on the rise and are hurting patients' chances for a higher survival rate. Early detection of cancer is a key factor in successful treatment, higher survival rates and decreased costs of medical bills for cancer patients. For example, a woman who is diagnosed with breast cancer in its early stages will survive at least 5 years longer.
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Hero rescues female (game of chance) from criminals that killed her family in an apocalyptic America. Ends up killing the criminal (which seems to be all that runs around America) They cross the country running into a madman who controls an army bent on war (the leaders appearance starts to become skull-like) and another madman who commands his followers on a violent viking-like society (name is Thor or Loki?) America is divided into smaller mini-countries. This book as I recall had a right-wing lean to it.
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The taxonomic knowledge of living dinoflagellates (comprising about 2500 species) is scanty and restricted to few specialists worldwide. Nevertheless many new dinoflagellate taxa have been described over the last decades. The last worldwide revision of dinoflagellate species was published in 1937. Since then the taxonomic characterization of many species and genera has been changed or emended. Any taxonomic work starts with the original descriptions of the taxa that are often scattered in various European journals and rare books from the nineteenth century – not available to many scientists.
The centre will provide a complete check-list of all described living dinoflagellate genera and species with exact bibliographic details. In addition we intend to provide all original descriptions electronically. Next to this core data it is planned to make available information of general interest for the dinoflagellate research community, e.g. references, bibliograpies, important links and images. In the future one main task will be to archive types and reference material from cultures or field samples of dinoflagellate blooms.
The centre has been founded in July 2005 by Dr. Elbrächter , Prof. Dr. Martínez Arbizu, Dr. Türkay, and Prof. Dr. Steininger and is now in the process of development.
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Pioneering cystic fibrosis research
University of Maine alumnus Dr. Bruce Stanton of Dartmouth Medical School delivered UMaine's 2011 Distinguished Honors Graduate Lecture: "Arsenic: A Global Health Crisis. How Safe Is Our Water and Food?" We asked him to profile his career, which includes pioneering research in the cure for cystic fibrosis:
Job Title: Professor of microbiology and immunology, and of physiology and neurobiology at Dartmouth Medical School; Andrew C. Vail Distinguished Professor; and Director of the Dartmouth Cystic Fibrosis Research Development Program, the Dartmouth Lung Biology Center, and the Center for the Environmental Health Sciences at Dartmouth
Where did you grow up?
All over New England, high school north of Boston.
Where is home now?
Hanover, N.H., the home of Dartmouth College, where I work.
Years at UMaine and degrees?
1974, B.A. in biology; highest honors
Milestones in your professional career after graduating from UMaine?
Obtaining my Ph.D. from Yale University. Co-authoring three textbooks for college and medical students. And, we assembled a team of scientists to work toward developing a cure for cystic fibrosis. This team works within the Lung Biology Center; we have obtained more than $60 million of research grants and our laboratory-based research has led to the development of drugs that are now in clinical trials to cure cystic fibrosis.
How did UMaine prepare you for this career?
When I was a freshman, I was invited to join the Honors Program. As an Honors student, I had the opportunity to participate in classes that emphasized small group discussion. My professors encouraged creative thinking and emphasized the development of writing skills. This learning experience, coupled with the opportunity to work in the laboratory on my Honors thesis, prepared me for a career in medical and environmental research. I am very grateful to my freshman English professor who nominated me to Honors.
How did cystic fibrosis research become a focus for you?
One of my graduate students had an idea that he thought could make a difference in CF. At the time, we did not study CF so I was reluctant to enter the CF field. My student was very passionate about his idea, so eventually I encouraged him to conduct a few preliminary studies, which worked and led to several grants from the CF Foundation and then from the National Institutes of Health. At the time, I also sailed with a colleague who had CF and I was well aware of the debilitating nature of the disease.
Tell us about the four major projects in your laboratory and the breakthroughs you've made in recent years.
A major emphasis of my laboratory and our center is to educate and mentor the next generation of scientists. We have had many incredibly bright students in our program go on to have very successful careers in medical research. Another emphasis of our laboratory is to develop a cure for cystic fibrosis. We have discovered that a combination of two FDA-approved drugs eliminates bacterial infections in a model system of CF, and we have collaborated with two drug companies to develop a clinical trial that looks very promising. Finally, as a consultant I worked with Vertex Pharmaceuticals to develop two new drugs for CF that have been very promising in early clinical trials.
From your perspective, what is most important for the layperson to know about cystic fibrosis and the research focused on it?
Cystic fibrosis is a debilitating, chronic disease that shortens the lives of children and young adults. The are many drugs that are being developed for CF at the present time, and several are very promising. The CF Foundation, major research centers like the Dartmouth CF Center, and numerous scientists in the U.S. and abroad will not stop researching until there is a cure. Scientists who work on CF are very dedicated to finding a cure.
Are you involved in any collaboration with UMaine on cystic fibrosis research? If so, tell us about that collaboration.
No formal research interactions, but I have followed Carol Kim's work on CFTR and innate immunity in zebrafish with great interest. Professors Keith Hutchison, Carol Kim and I teach a course for Honors College students that I really enjoy.
Why did you choose biology?
My interest in biology began when I read several of Rachel Carson's books, including Silent Spring, Under the Sea-Wind and The Sea Around Us. My courses in biology at UMaine and four summers working in a marine biology laboratory in Woods Hole — the same lab where Rachel Carson and my grandfather studied in the 1920s — also greatly influenced my choice of biology as a career path.
Why UMaine?
I looked at several small liberal arts schools but felt that their science programs were too limited and that the extracurricular opportunities were narrowly focused. Maine had a very strong science program and when I visited campus, I had a very positive experience. I attended high school outside of Boston and I wanted a more rural experience in college. And, of course, the proximity to Baxter and Acadia were a bonus. Every year since graduation I have come back to Maine and, for the last 14 years, I have worked at the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, where I run a high school science program, teach a course for medical students, and have a laboratory where we use marine animals to study the effects of toxins in the environment on human disease.
What kinds of research were you involved in as a UMaine student?
My Honors thesis examined how marine animals acclimate to changes in their environment and to stress. My professor, Charlie Major, and I collected samples for our studies at Lamoine Beach even in the winter. I still remember how cold Frenchman Bay is in January.
When you were at UMaine, what was your favorite place on campus?
I enjoyed the Stillwater River and the University Forest, especially running and biking along the trails.
Most memorable UMaine moment?
The candlelight vigils protesting the Vietnam War.
While in Orono, I spent too much time:
In the library. There were many opportunities at the university that I missed.
Favorite professor (and why)?
My physics (Briscoe) and statistics professors. Although they taught required courses out of my major, both professors were passionate and engaging.
Class that nearly did you in?
If I knew then what I know now, I would have… gone to medical school and obtained an M.D./Ph.D. I find that translational and clinically relevant research to be incredibly rewarding, and clinical training would have been a nice complement to my education in the basic sciences.
How does UMaine continue to influence your life?
Each year I teach an Honors course at the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory (MDIBL) in March, and each summer several Maine students work in my lab at the MDIBL. These courses are enjoyable and a great way to stay connected with the university, the faculty and the students. I am a big hockey fan and enjoy coming to campus for games and also attending games in Boston, especially when we beat BC.
Who is your biology/physiology inspiration?
Initially, Rachel Carson. I read all her books when I was in my early teens. She was passionate about the environment and was very brave in her single-handed efforts to regulate the use of DDT and other pesticides. In graduate school, my adviser, Dr. Gerhard Giebisch. He taught me how to be a scientist, to always ask important questions, and to treat everyone respectfully.
Best advice to biology students?
Try as many new things as possible, live in a "foreign" place at least once in your life, and do something fun every day (something I learned from one of my Honors professors at Maine).
If not a physiologist, what would you be?
A professional sailor. For fun I race sailboats, mostly blue water to places like Bermuda and Nova Scotia. Last summer, our boat won our class and placed third overall in a race from Long Island Sound to Boothbay Harbor.
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Day shift 7am - 3:30 pm (M-F) Sundays (as needed) Competitive pay rate. Will consider signing bonus and relocation support.
Banner Lassen Medical Center is a 25 bed not-for-profit hospital located in Susanville, California and operated by Banner Health. BLMC provides 24/7 emergency care, general medical and surgical services, cancer care, ICU, maternal, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, and a number of other related services.
BLMC offers an excellent opportunity to apply good pharmacy practice skills. As part of one of the largest hospital groups in the western US, BLMC enjoys patient care resources and financial stability well above the norm.
The centralized Pharmacy is open 7am-3:30pm (M-F), 7am-3:30pm (Sat,) 7am-9am (Sun). After hours is supported by Remote Order Entry. The Pharmacy currently is supported by Cerner and Pyxis automation. EMAR/BVM are planned. In addition to the Director, there is a Pharmacist and 2 Technicians. The Pharmacy is managed by Comprehensive Pharmacy Services and this position is an employee of CPS.
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will assist with various pharmacy activities under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Your responsibilities will include preparing, delivering, and restocking medications in; charge capture, returns/credits, IV preparation, prepacking, telephone answering and troubleshooting, and other functions as necessary. You will carry out your job duties according to written procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- CA pharmacy technician licensure in good standing
- Pharmacy experience, beyond the externship
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and working on computers.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications National certification (CPhT) by PTCB. Hospital experience beyond the externship. We are looking from someone who is self-motivated, team oriented, has a high degree of skill in multi-tasking, and performs to a high quality standard.


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DALLAS, June 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Hospitality Prime, Inc. (NYSE: AHP) ("Ashford Prime" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per diluted share for the Company's common stock for the second quarter ending June 30, 2014. The dividend, which equates to an annual rate of $0.20 per share, is payable on July 15, 2014, to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2014.
Ashford Hospitality Prime is a conservatively capitalized real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in high RevPAR full-service and urban select-service hotels and resorts located predominantly in domestic and international gateway markets.
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The TCU Horned Frogs are now down 10-3 in the 2011 Poinsettia Bowl, giving up a two-yard touchdown strike from Louisiana Tech Bulldogs quarterback Colby Cameron to Quinton Patton. In response, TCU has already punted the ball back to the Bulldogs. Upset harbinger Joe Tessitore is in the booth, I remind you.
Penalties are doing in TCU, though they only have three. Two have killed big gains, while another gave La Tech a chance at a touchdown earlier in the game. So far, you'd have to say the Bulldogs are playing with more spirit and focus and so forth.
Other than a 34-yard pass from Casey Pachall to Josh Boyce, the Frogs don't have much to offer on offense, since penalty-nullified plays don't count. I hope you already knew that.
For more on the Poinsettia Bowl, visit TCU blog Frogs O' War. For more college football, visit SB Nation's college football blogs and college football news hub.


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JULY PROMO 4X3! PAY FOR 3 NIGHTS AND GET THE 4TH FOR FREE! Privileged location, comfortable, young and fun environment, fully equipped and great care. The best value for your money when it comes to accommodation in Buenos Aires! Private and shared rooms , fully equipped. Optional private bathroom, A/C and heating. Services and benefits for an unforgettable moment: Amazing full breakfast included, internet and computers with Wi-fi, patio with BBQ, transfers, excursions and tourist information service, and always with the best care from our staff!
Great location! We are located in Venezuela Street n 857, CABA, in the famous and historic neighborhood of San Telmo, one block from the 9 de Julio Avenue, 3 blocks from the State House and 6 blocks from Puerto Madero. Close to everything you want in the magical port city!
DO NOT MISS THE 4x3 JULY PROMO! Stay 3 Nights and get the 4th night free. Valid promotion from 1/7 to 31/7. Get your night at the time of check-in. It is a unique opportunity! We are waiting for you!
Che Lagarto Hostel Buenos Aires is ideal for making new friends and exchanging travel tips and of course, having unforgettable experiences with people from around the world in one of our many common areas. It features a shared kitchen, ping pong table, an amazing bar and patio with outdoor seating where you may chill out with other guests.
To make your stay complete, we offer transfer services and excursions so you do not miss anything that the city offers. And as always, the Che Lagarto Hostels team expects you to give you tourist information and expert advice. Come live an unforgettable experience!
Che Lagarto Hostels is the largest chain of private hostels in South America, present in the best tourist destinations and always looking for our guests to have the best experience on each of our Hostels.
We are currently present in 5 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Uruguay and Chile; over 30 Hostels and Suites in different cities. We have a history of over 18 years in the market, growing every year.
- Breakfast Buffet Included (from 8 to 10hs)
- Public Kitchen (from 8 to 24hs)
- Computers with Internet access
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*Tours offered: Tango Shows, City Tour, Graffiti Tour, Polo Day, Tigre Tour.
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This property has a 2 day (48hs) cancellation policy.
Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
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A future Princess of Wales?
As we've been hearing the news of the royal pregnancy continues to dominate the headlines around the world.
But here in Wales there is speculation that we could have a Princess -- rather than a Prince of Wales -- for the first time in modern history -- if the first born child is a girl.
Earlier tonight the government confirmed they are pressing ahead with a law to scrap discrimination against women in the line of succession. Rob Osborne has more.


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Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta Travel Guide
Plan Your Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta Vacation
Northwest Italy's Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta regions yield a big dose of mountain splendor, bourgeois refinement, culinary achievement, and scenic beauty. Two of Europe's most famous peaks—Monte Bianco (aka Mont Blanc) and Monte Cervino (the Matterhorn)—straddle Valle d'Aosta's borders with France and Switzerland, and the region is a magnet for skiers and hikers.
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High standards and opulence are characteristic of Turin's better hotels, and the same is true, translated into the Alpine... read more
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Police say a 33-year-old man was fatally shot in the parking lot a bank on the city's west side Monday morning.A woman who stopped to use the ATM at the Comerica Bank branch on Outer Driver and Grand River around 5 a.m. heard music blaring from a burgundy Monte Carlo and looked inside to find the victim hunched over the steering wheel.The man, whose name has not been released, suffered a gunshot wound to the neck, police say.The shooting's motive is still under investigation, but police say the victim did have a large sum of cash still in his pockets.Police say no suspects are in custody.The shooting comes on the morning of Police Chief James Craig's first day on the job.
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