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Wisconsin–Cranberry Capital of the World
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Wisconsin—the Cranberry Capital of the World–Listen to the audio show on the Lowell Thomas Award winning NPR.ORG Podcast Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer Check out this episode!
For many of us, our first introduction to cranberries as kids was at Thanksgiving Dinner when a red gelatinous mass of cranberry-something was extruded from a tin can and neatly sliced into thin saucer shaped discs–served as an obligatory side dish right next to the mystery-relish. As a grown up I eventually discovered Ocean Spray Craisins and packets of tasty fresh dried cranberries at Trader Joes. But when I was offered the chance to experience the Wisconsin cranberry harvest up close—including wearing a pair of waders to descend in to a cranberry bog to lend a hand corralling cranberries—how could I resist?
So here I am the heartland of Wisconsin in the midst of the Glacial Lakes District, with waders up to my chest, learning way more than I ever imagined possible about the bright red, tangy, and tasty cranberry. The cranberry is Wisconsin's official state fruit. And the state is America's number one Cranberry producer, supplying more than 60 percent of the annual harvest, producing a billion dollars in economic impact and generating more than 5,000 jobs. I was fascinated to learn that Ocean Spray Cranberry is not a faceless, mega-agri-corporation but a co-operative of family farmers. Even more eye opening was discovering the cranberry's incredible array of health benefits, including heavyweight anti-oxidants, along with bacteria blocking anti-adhesion properties that work to alleviate urinary tract infections, ulcers, gum disease, and more. We'll start our Cranberry journey with Mike Moss, 3rd generation owner of the family run Elm Lake Cranberry Company, situated near Wisconsin Rapids. Next up is Glacial Lake Cranberries. In addition to their full time cranberry farming enterprise, the Brown family operates a gift shop/interpretive center, and leads farm-tours aboard their 24-passenger Berry Bus. We'll visit with Tom Lochner, Executive Director of the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association. Susan DeRouchey shares her lifelong passion for Cranberries. And then we'll stop by for a visit with Amy Scheide, owner of Great Expectations Catering in Wisconsin Rapids, who also shares her love for the tart little red berry, along with Wisconsin Cheese, of course.
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Morro Bay National Marine Estuary's 20th Anniversary
Morro Bay National Estuary celebrates its 20th Anniversary
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2015, the Morro Bay National Estuary Program is a non-regulatory, non-profit organization that brings together citizens, non-profits, government agencies, and landowners to protect and restore Morro Bay. Estuary program-staff members and volunteers conduct monitoring and research, restore natural habitats, and educate residents and visitors on how to keep Morro Bay clean and healthy.
Correspondent Tom Wilmer meets with Adrienne Harris, executive director of the Morro Bay National Estuary program for a visit on the waterfront. Listen to the show on the Lowell Thomas Award winning travel show, Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer, featured weekly on NPR.ORG Produced by Central California NPR affiliate KCBX Check out this episode!
Honor Flight–honoring WWII Veterans
Honoring WWII Veterans– Honor flights to Washington D.C.
Honor Flight's primary mission is to escort WWII veterans from around the country to visit the iconic war memorials in Washington D.C. The first Honor Flight occurred in May, 2005 when a group of private pilots, at their own expense, flew a handful of Vets to Washington D.C. Subsequently, a nationwide Honor Flight network was established with regional hubs. Since 2006, all Honor Flight hubs have employed commercial aircraft due to the program's burgeoning popularity. Come along and visit with Bear McGill, Central Coast Honor Flight's chairperson as he tells passionate personal stories about the poignant pilgrimages with WWII vets. Next up, we visit with WWII Naval gunner, Stanley (Steve)
Pivarski, who served on the USS Idaho for the duration of the war, including duty in Tokyo during the surrender ceremonies onboard the USS Missouri. Pivarski reluctantly agreed to talk about his wartime experiences–from the day he signed up through discharge and re-entry in to the civilian workforce. Stephen Pivarski passed away less than six months after our interview–five days before his 90th birthday. And then it's on to visit with author and long time Parisian resident, Hilary Kaiser, producer of numerous books about WWII French War Brides–some who moved to America with their new husbands and others who settled in France.
Listen to the episode on the Lowell Thomas Award winning travel show Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer featured weekly on NPR.ORG podcast site: Check out this episode!
Exploring N.E. Nebraska Part 2
Exploring Northeast Nebraska—a realm of never ending surprises
Niobrara State Park is located on a bluff top overlooking the confluence of the mighty Missouri and Niobrara rivers. What makes the setting distinctive is that it's one of the rarely found, last remaining free-flowing segments of the Missouri. The mile wide section is much as Lewis & Clark would have witnessed back in 1804…and they camped right here. Join National Park Ranger, John Rokosz as he shares his passion for the region. Family farming has been a tough row to hoe for most Nebraskans for a very long time.
For those who cannot evolve and change with the times, farming and ranching quickly becomes an unprofitable exercise. But the Kreycik family has come up with creative ways to keep their operation viable. Under the watchful eye of Mom, Chris Kreycik, her daughter, stacy and her husband along with Stacy's brother and sister in law, Allison, run every aspect of daily life on the farm, from feeding and doctoring the herds to fencing, repairing, driving tractors and much more. Join Stacy Kreycik Miller at Kreycik Elk and Buffalo Ranch in Niobrara Nebraska. Ponca State Park like Niobrara is set on the flanks of the wild & scenic portion of the Missouri River, Ponca is a one stop destination for families and especially extended family retreats. Main attractions at Ponca include, hiking, biking, golf, archery and of course, kayaking and canoeing on the Missouri. Join Jeff Fields, Nebraska Game and Parks Superintendent at Ponca State Park and Tyler Wulf, Assistant Superintendent. Dean Knutson is the Museum Curator at the De Soto Wildlife and National Refuge located in Missouri Valley, Iowa. In addition to an extensive wildlife interpretive center, a highlight of the facility is the showcase of pristine condition freight artifacts from the riverboat Bertrand that sunk on the Missouri back in 1865. The wreckage was recovered in the 1960s with 90 percent of its freight in showroom new condition due to the being entombed for more than a century in riverbed mud. And then it's a visit with Nancy Gillis in Bancroft, Nebraska at the John Neihardt State Historical Site. Neihardt's incredible lifetime achievements are chronicled and showcased and his legacy remains ensured by being honored as Nebraska's Poetic Laureate in perpetuity.
Listen to the show on the Lowell Thomas Award winning travel show, Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer: Check out this episode!
Geocaching in Helena, Montana
Treasure Hunting with a GPS: Geocaching in Helena, Montana
When correspondent Julie Henning takes her family on vacation, they always hunt for treasures. But instead of a treasure map and a compass, she uses a handheld GPS device and a website to find geocaches—containers of all shapes and sizes hidden around the world. Since she started geocaching in 2010, Henning has been to 29 states and four countries and geocaching has be come a major influence on how she sees the world. When she learned Helena was a hot spot for geocaching, the Montana state capital quickly jumped to the top of Henning's travel bucket list. Recently selected by Rand McNally as the best place for geocaching in the United States, the Helena Montana GeoTour showcases the best Helena has to offer by taking high-tech treasure hunters to 38 truly unique destinations located in greater Lewis and Clark County.While the ultimate goal of a GeoTour is tourism and drawing out-of-towners in to see a city, one positive side effect of a GeoTour is that local geocachers become more aware of the history and significance of unique places within their own community. And it just so happens, the earliest settlers of Helena came to the area were looking for their own treasure—gold. Join Henning as she geocaches with her family at the Montana State Capitol Building, Manlove Homestead (the site of the first settlers in the Prickly Pear Valley), and at a historic cemetery Elkhorn, a ghost town once bustling with prosperity as residents made their fortunes. She also connects with the Capitol City Cachers, the local geocaching community instrumental in establishing and maintaining the Helena Montana GeoTour. Over breakfast the conversation ranges from how geocachers are perceived to notorious hiding spots, and the group laughs at some of the adventures and mishaps that make for great tall tales.
For more information on the Helena Montana GeoTour, visit http://www.helenamt.com/content/geotour/. Anyone can create a Geocaching account (it's free) at http://www.geocaching.com
Check out this episode!
Exploring Northeast Nebraska
A journey of discovery of Northeastern Nebraska, featured on the NPR.ORG Podcast site, Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer. Join Deb Loseke, Director of the Columbus Nebraska Platte County Convention & Visitors Bureau as she shares her insights in to why Columbus's economic vitality is leading the pack in the Midwest.
We'll also chat with Kim Bean COO of Columbus based Tasty Toppings, manufacturers of the Midwest's longtime favorite and revered Dorothy Lynch French salad dressing. The Genoa, Nebraska U.S. Industrial Indian School opened in 1884 and operated continuously, until the midst of the Great Depression. Nancy Carlson Curator at the US Indian School Interpretive Center in Genoa, Nebraska talks about the boarding school's history.
Next up is a visit to Norfolk, Nebraska's 9th largest city is affectionately known by locals as the Capital of Northeast Nebraska. We'll visit with Kara Weander-Gaster, Executive Director of the Norfolk Arts Center. And then it's on to the Norfolk Lodge & Suites, owned and managed by an incredible woman, Donna Herrick.
Norfolk is the town where Johnny Carson grew up and performed his first magic shows for the locals before pushing on to fame and Fortune as the most revered 20th century talk show host. Kim Kwapniosiki, Director of the Norfolk Area Visitors Bureau shares her passion for the town that annually hosts the Johnny Carson Comedy Festival the 3rd week in June. Listen to the full show on the Lowell Thomas Award winning travel podcast show, Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer Check out this episode!
Edwin Grosvenor
It's a sad thing when a family member or friend begin to lose their memory, when they no longer recognize people close to them or understand what's going on around them. The other day I was wondering what would happen if our nation began to lose its collective memory. What would happen if America's next generation doesn't understand how our country came to be and what it stands for.
One person who's worried this may be happening to us right now is Edwin Grosvenor, the editor of the revered history magazine, American Heritage. Grosvenor comes by his interest in history naturally – his family founded National Geographic 126 years ago, and ran it for most of the years since. It was Grosvenor's grandfather Gilbert who explored Yosemite with John Muir and Stephen Mather and subsequently played a key role in establishing the National Park Service almost 100 years ago.
Ed Grosvenor recently started a nonprofit organization, the American Heritage Society based in Washington DC, to take over the 65 year old magazine and to transform it into a "National Geographic for history," to help educate Americans, especially our youth, about our country' exceptional history. Grosvenor is inspired by the generations of contributors to American Heritage, including President John F. Kennedy, who have gone before him and created a rich archive of articles for the American heritage website. President Kennedy, took the time while he was in the White House to pen an essay for the magazine on why Americans should know about the past, pointing out that "history is the means by which a nation establishes its sense of identity and purpose."
Join correspondent, Tom Wilmer, Host of Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer–the Lowell Thomas Award winning audio travel show–for a conversation with Ed Grosvenor as he shares his passion for American history and his concern about the demise of federally funded history projects and educational components: Check out this episode!
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Little Rock 9 Remembered
September 4th, 1957 was the first day of school in Little Rock Arkansas. Nine black children attempted to start classes at the all white Central High school. But their entry was blocked by hundreds of Arkansas national Guardsmen who had been sent on direct orders issued by Arkansas Governor Orville Faubus– to block the entry of the nine black students who will forever live on in history as the Little Rock Nine.
President Eisenhower subsequently dispatched the 101st Airborne Division and placed the Arkansas National Guard under federal Command. With bayonets fixed, more than 1,000 federal troops provided protection and escorted the 9 black students into the school as hundreds of taunting. Rock throwing white men and women venomously protested. The Nine were reluctantly allowed to attend classes, but not without endless harassment and abuse. And they were not allowed to attend any extra curricular affairs, proms, programs or sports. The events of September 1957 at Little Rock Central High school was a seminal turning point in America's civil rights movement—the lessons learned live on at Little Rock's Central high school today.
Join correspondent, Tom Wilmer as he visits with Phyllis Brown, little sister of Minnijean Brown who was one of the Little Rock Nine. Ms. Brown recalls the pure terror her family and friends lived with 24 hours a day. Robin White, Superintendent at the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, shares her passionate insights in to the history and lessons learned. Rex Deloney Little Rock Central High School teacher and head of the art department today, shares his insights in to the legacy of the Little Rock Nine that lives on palpably in the classrooms, in the hallways and throughout the entire community of little Rock Arkansas and across America.
Listen to the feature show on the Lowell Thomas Award winning travel show, Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer, featured weekly on NPR.ORG's podcast site. Check out this episode!
Eureka CA's Carter House & Smith River Oregon Border
Mark Carter started the Carter House Inn, located in the heart of old town Eureka by accident back in the early 1980s. He started out building an intricately crafted Victorian intended for use as his personal residence. But the exceptionally talented craftsman and visionary kept adding things—much like the Mrs. Winchester's Mystery house and by the time he was done it was much bigger and grander than he initially envisioned.
One thing led to another and before long he was the innkeeper of the newest and smartest B&B in Eureka. Over the years he remodeled a row of Victorian residences down the street and added them to his stable. He also built a three story Victorian hotel with a cornerstone restaurant. Dubbed 301 for its address—and his empire soon garnered rave reviews and a fond following that continues today, 30 years later. The Carter House is where Morgan Freeman and Dustin Hoffman stayed while filming Outbreak in nearby Ferndale…and over the years film crews and stars, including Barbara Streisand and Brad Pitt just few months ago, have come to stay at Carter's inn. Carters 301 restaurant is the place to dine in Eureka and one of the many reasons why is its exceptional wine list, the winner of Wine Spectators Grand Award—the only recipient of the coveted accolade between San Francisco and Seattle. I stopped by for a visit with my old friend Mark Carter, come along and join mark in Eureka.
A four and ¾ hour drive north on Highway 101 from San Francisco. Heading north from Eureka our next stop is the Wild Rivers Coast Region that ranges from Port Orford on the Oregon Coast south to Crescent City and Klamath along the California Coast. We'll stop in at the Smith River region, just three miles from the Oregon Border for a visit with the executive director of the Crescent City Del Norte Chamber of Commerce and visitors bureau, the publisher of the Del Norte Triplicate, and Barbara Charmella who runs the Travel Oregon Welcome Center.
Listen to the show on the Lowell Thomas Award winning travel show, Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer, a weekly featured podcast on NPR.ORG produced by California Central Coast NPR affiliate KCBX.
Chicks Dig Tanks
Ditch the Minivan for Something Bigger and Badder at Drive A Tank in Kasota Minnesota
Join correspondent Julie Henning in Kasota, Minnesota as she participates in an extreme adventure at Drive A Tank, a family-owned business that owns over two-dozen authentic military tanks and military vehicles from around the world. People come to Drive A Tank for the ultimate "testosterone" adventure: driving a tank, firing a machine gun, and (if you want to go all out) even crushing a car or a mobile home.
Julie barrels through a giant mud puddle in a de-militarized Abbot FV433, a British war tank that weighs 16 tons fully loaded and can fire 6-8 rounds of ammunition per minute up to 15 miles with or without a clear line of sight. Next up, she fires a fully automatic, authentic STEN machine gun that was used in combat during World War II—discovering what it's like to feel your heart is about to pound its way out of your chest. The experience is interwoven with military history and some common misconceptions about tanks and other military warfare. While it's becoming a popular Midwest attraction, Drive A Tank has drawn customers from across the United States and around the world and is a relatively short (1 hour and 15 minute) drive from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. Owner Tony Borglum shares how business has been quite literally booming since opening in 2007, including some of the newest additions to his fleet of over two dozen tanks and industrial equipment. From corporate "team building" outings to special occasions and visits by remaining World War II veterans, everyone takes something unique away from their experience.
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MaXhosa designer Laduma Ngxokolo talks inheritance and heritage
Four years ago Port Elizabeth-born designer Laduma Ngxokolo saw a gap in the market for traditional Xhosa initiates' attire and created his label MaXhosa by Laduma.more
South Africa's local markets
There are a number of fantastic markets to choose from in South Africa. Some are informal, happening beachside or near popular tourist attractions, while others are more formal markets in buildings.more
The National Arts Festival – a national treasure
The National Arts Festival, currently on in Grahamstown, is one of South Africa's arts and culture highlights, and is the biggest annual event of its kind in Africa.more
Jackson Hlungwani's artworks live on
The late Jackson Hlungwani has been described as legendary and is recognised across the world for his artistic sculptures.more
Photographer profile: Singita's Ross Couper
Read our Q&A with wildlife photographer Ross Couper, a field guide at Singita Sabi Sand game reserve. His 'office' is some of the finest game-viewing land in southern Africa.more
Fashion and fun at the Durban July
The Vodacom Durban July took place this past Saturday, 5 July 2014. There was fantastic hospitality, interesting fashion interpretations of the 'Big Screen' theme, lots of fun and, of course, horse racing.more
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Wowza Is First to Combine Flash®, Silverlightâ¢, iPhoneâ¢, RTP and MPEG-TS Compatible Streaming Capabilities in Single Media Server Platform
Evergreen, CO, April 8, 2009âWowza Media Systems, maker of the #1 rated Wowza Media Server® Pro streaming software for Flash, is taking the capabilities of its server beyond Flash with a NAB preview of the industryâs first multi-protocol media streaming platform that combines Flash, Silverlight, iPhone, RTSP/RTP, and MPEG-TS compatible streaming in a single server. The preview will take place April 20-23, 2009 at NAB booth C1362 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
This sneak peek at the new platform, dubbed Wowza Media Server Pro Advanced, represents the first step towards realizing Wowzaâs vision of unified infrastructure server software that enables streaming from any codec, over any protocol to any player or device, served from any operating system.
The NAB demonstration will showcase Wowza Proâs award-winning Flash streaming capabilities, currently deployed by over 20,000 worldwide licensees, along with a preview of smooth streaming to Silverlight, HTTP streaming to iPhone, RTP/RTSP streaming to the QuickTime⢠player, and MPEG-TS streaming in full HD to IPTV set-top boxes.
âOur sole focus on media servers enables Wowza Media Systems to empower the industry with infrastructure grade server software that doesnât constrain content delivery to a specific OS, protocol, player or device,â? commented David Stubenvoll, CEO and Co-Founder, Wowza Media Systems. âAlso, being mindful of the economic and environmental climate, it is our goal to facilitate the unification of the media streaming infrastructure in such a way that generates significant operational and cost benefits for our customers.â?
The company plans to make Wowza Media Server Pro Advanced commercially available in the second half of 2009. Pricing will be announced at a later date. All purchases of Wowza Media Server Pro Unlimited editions after April 8, 2009 are eligible for a free upgrade to Wowza Media Server Pro Advanced. Interested parties can pre-register for the Wowza Media Server Pro Advanced preview release at www.wowzamedia.com/advanced.
To see the live preview of the Wowza Media Server Pro Advanced platform, visit Wowza at NAB booth C1362, April 20-23, 2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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Wowza Media Systems is a leader in streaming media server software. With the February 2007 introduction of its award-winning product, Wowza Media Server® Pro, Wowza has taken a leadership position in redefining Flash streaming. Wowza has not only radically changed Flash streaming economics, it has also revolutionized online media by introducing innovative and exclusive capabilities that make live, on-demand, and interactive Flash media streaming feasible for a broad range of customers. Deployed by more than 20,000 global licensees in entertainment, social media, advertising, enterprise, education, government, and Internet commerce, Wowza customers include such well-known companies as Macy's, Sun Microsystems, Interoute, RAINet, Astral Media, and T-Systems. For more information, visit Wowza Media Systems at www.wowzamedia.com.
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The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos in collaboration with Doña Ana Community College and Central New Mexico Community College will manage a new, unique collaborative higher education project.
Chief Justice Edward L. Chávez of the New Mexico Supreme Court introduced the New Mexico Center for Language Access on the steps of the Supreme Court building Wednesday.
Ukrainian pianist Boris Fedorov is making his New Mexico debut right here in Los Alamos.
He is eager to share his music with the community. "I have never been to Los Alamos, but I am told the public is very appreciative and has a sincere interest in music," Fedorov said.
The concert will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday in Fuller Lodge. Fedorov will perform several works by Haydn, Chopin, Schumann and Strauss. For an encore performance a piece of music, which requires three pianists, will be performed.
On July 4, I read an Associated Press story about Marines in Afghanistan. They were hauling weight-buckling packs, the reporter wrote, and walking a many miles in sweltering 100-degree heat.
Since it was Independence Day, the Marines mentioned that people back at home were celebrating the holiday.
Art is never static. The last word can be typed on the page or the curtain can fall after the final scene, but the work still goes on. For instance, local playwright Robert Benjamin wrote "Parted Waters" and had it performed in Phoenix. Since then, the play has been through some revisions and Benjamin is ready to unveil "Parted Waters," in its newest form to Los Alamos.
Los Alamos County residents and visitors will have one more opportunity to visit a mobile museum right in their own back yard when the Van of Enchantment returns with a brand new exhibit on the history of the railroads in New Mexico. A museum on wheels, the Van of Enchantment is a converted RV that tours New Mexico carrying artifacts and materials from New Mexico's state museums and monuments. The Van of Enchantment, also known as 'Vanna,' brings its contents to life with dynamic activities inside and outside in the adjacent tented activity area.
Monday's massive hailstorm pounded the county for some 45 minutes leaving thousands of dented vehicles, cracked windshields and smashed gardens in its wrath.
Leaves torn from trees by the fierce velocity of millions of hailstones, some larger than a golf ball, blanketed yards, sidewalks, vehicles and rooftops.
KOAT Channel 7 TV arrived on the scene to report on the aftermath of the storm. News Reporter Dominic Garcia conducted a live report standing in front of a large pile of hail on Myrtle Street.
Former Gov. Toney Anaya led a panel of prominent officials in a sweeping overview of New Mexico's stake in the $787 billion federal stimulus plan. A little more than a billion dollars have entered the state as of June 30 and a couple billion more are expected to arrive, according to tracking information compiled by the New Mexico Office of Recovery and Reinvestment, the state stimulus agency that Anaya heads.
Having a reliable electrical system is important for all cities and towns, however, not all cities or towns can say that their electrical system is reliable.
Such was the case for Los Alamos County about a year ago. Plagued by frequent power outages, residents voiced their opinions to council on more than one occasion. Things took a turn for the better, however, when the Department of Public Utilities hired Electrical Engineering Manager Rafael De La Torre last fall.
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Asus Zenbook UX303LN Ultrabook
It's thin and light form factor does well to disguise the fact that it also has a discrete GeForce graphics adapter
It's thin and light form factor does well to disguise the fact that it also has a discrete GeForce graphics adapter
Intel's small form factor NUC PC returns with a fourth-gen Core CPU and other sweet features for home use
This solid state drive is fast and will upgrade your computer noticeably if you're used to slow hard drives
Intel's NUC packs plenty of processing power into a tiny chassis
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Intel Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 CPUs have been around for over a year now, but some buyers still get stumped whenever they attempt to build their own systems and are forced to choose among the three. With the more recent Sandy Bridge architecture...
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A new set of chips promises to power everything from wearables to high-end PCs
We mined Microsoft's open source hosting repository to unearth 12 invaluable Windows admin tools -- and they're all free
Forget typing in passwords, Intel wants you to use your body to log into email and online bank accounts.
Intel plans to ship 3D NAND flash chips next year that will allow it to cram more bits into solid-state storage.
Intel is shrinking PCs to thumb-sized "compute sticks" that will be out next year.
With advances in chip technology, it's becoming more difficult for Intel to keep up with Moore's Law, but the company's CEO says that remains the key baseline when it comes to adding performance and functionality to its processors.
An agreement between Intel's McAfee security branch and European law enforcement will allow the two to work on joint operations to fight cybercrime.
Intel Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 CPUs have been around for over a year now, but some buyers still get stumped whenever they attempt to build their own systems and are forced to choose among the three. With the more recent Sandy Bridge architecture...
Even accomplished geeks shy away from motherboard upgrades on their main PCs. Years ago, I would often upgrade gaming and test systems in my own basement lab, but keep chugging along with a production machine using a two-year-old motherboard and CPU.
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The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.
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End of Life Is There Such a Thing as a Good Death? After several years of relentless chemo and radiation to check her cancer, Rebecca decided to die with dignity. She consulted with family members and some close friends and then contacted a nearby hospice. Whatever 'tough conversations' there might have been were brief, open […]Comments Off Death, Death with Dignity, end of life, good death
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Sawmills in the Brazilian Amazon are laundering illegal timber and sending shipments overseas. It's against the law to place illegal timber on the European market, yet the authorities are doing very little about it.
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My colleagues - and friends - in Brazil spent two months placing GPS trackers on illegal loggers in the Amazon. It's dangerous - but it helps us expose their crimes to the world..
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Cargill just pledged to protect the world's forests - but an eight-year truce that protects the Amazon from soya farming is in trouble.
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Astronomy 121 – Course Information
Planetary Systems CRN 17288 September 29, 2014
This first term of introductory astronomy covers the early history of astronomy, the origin of the solar system, and what is known about the Sun, Earth, Moon, and other Solar as well as extra-Solar planets. This course requires minimal mathematics – some arithmetic and a little algebra.
In this course students learn the basic facts and theories about planetary systems, and how to solve simple, related arithmetic problems. Students also learn how to determine a basic astronomical quantity from simple measurements and how to evaluate the significance of their result.
Classes: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 09:00 to 09:50 in Room 207 Chapman Hall.
Instructor: Roger Haydock(haydock@uoregon),
Assistants. Eryn Cook(firstname.lastname@example.com), 250 Willamette Hall, 346-5863, Office hours -
Tuesdays 14:00-15:00; and Dash Vitullo(email@example.com),
Required Text: The Essential Cosmic Perspective by J. Bennett, M. Donahue, N. Schneider, and M. Voit, (Addison-Wesley) 7th edition. A copy of the 6th edition is on reserve in the Science Library.
Homework: Prepare for each class by reading the assigned material in the text and trying some of the homework questions. After class reread the material and write out the answers to all the Exercises and Problems assigned in the Course Plan on the back of this page. You should be spending about 6 hours per week, outside of class, studying the text, answering questions, and solving problems. This homework will not be collected, but the examinations will consist of questions from the homework.
Midterms: Monday, October 20, and Monday, November 10 there will be midterms in class. Each midterm will consist of ten questions similar to the homework. The purpose of the midterms is to tell you how you are progressing with the course. Only your midterms which are better than your final examination will be averaged into your final grade.
Final Exam: Thursday, 11 December, at 10:15 in Room 207 Chapman Hall. is required for a pass or a grade. This is late in Exam Week, and the exam cannot be given early. This examination will consist of twenty questions similar to the homework.
Project: Because this is a four credit course meeting three hours per week, each student is required to plan, conduct and report on a quantitative determination of some astronomical quantity relevant to the course. Examples of the kind of observations appropriate for this project are measurement of positions at various times for the sun, moon, satellites, or planets. Other kinds of observations are possible, but should be discussed in advance with the Instructor. Examples of quantities to be determined in these projects are rotational tilt, orbital periods, or orbital inclination of the Earth, Moon, other planets, satellites, and so forth. Again, other ideas are encouraged but should be discussed in advance with the Instructor. Data obtained other than by direct observation, for example data downloaded from the internet, is not acceptable.
The grade for each project will be based on a written report which is due at the final exam. The report is limited to 1,000 words, but may contain sketches, graphs, photographs, equations, and so forth. Reports should be written so as to be understandable to other members of the class and should include an introduction to the project, a description of how the observations were made, the
data obtained, and a discussion of whether or not the results agree with accepted values.
The total effort on the project should be about 3 hours per week, or a total of 30 hours for the course.
Grading: The Final grade is 75% Exams + 25% Project. The exam grade is the average (weighting individual questions equally) of the Final Exam and any Midterms which were better than the Final. The principle for grading exams is that demonstration of understanding of 2/3 or more of the material is at least an A-, ½ or more at least a B-, and 1/3 or more at least a C-. The project is graded on the principle that a coherent report reflecting 30 hours of effort earns a B (A if the project is outstanding in some respect).
Course Plan
Notes: Chapter assignments apply to both 6th and 7th editions except for Chapter 10 which is only for the 7th edition. Exercise and Problem assignments for 6th edition are in parentheses, those for the 7th edition are not.
Date Class Topic Assignment
29 September Introduction to the Solar System Chapter 1: 2, 3, 9, 42
(1, 5, 6, 11, 45)
1 October The Universe
3 Basic Astronomy I Chapter 2: 4-16, 47-8
6 Basic Astronomy II (4-16, 46-7)
8 Early Astronomy Chapter 3: 1-10
10 Greek Astronomy (1, 2, 4-12)
13 Renaissance Astronomy
15 Modern Astronomy Chapter 4: 1-16, 43, 45
17 Conservation Laws (1-16, 45, 47, 48)
20 First Midterm covering Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4
22 Formation of the Solar System Chapter 6: 1-14 (1-18)
24 The Solar System Now
27 Exoplanets Chapter 10: 1, 2, 7, 15
29 Earth I Chapter 7: 1-18 (1-22)
31 Earth II
3 November Moon and Mercury
5 Mars
7 Venus
10 Second Midterm covering Chapters 6, 7, and 10 (6, 7)
12 Formation of Jovian Planets Chapter 8: 1-13 (1-13)
14 Jovian Planets
17 Jovian Moons
19 Ring Systens
21 Asteroids and Meteorites Chapter 9: 1-12 (1-14)
24 Comets and the Kuiper Belt
26 Collisions
31 Review I
2 December Review II
4 Review III
11 Final Exam at 10:15 in Room 207 Chapman Hall covering Chapters 1-4 and 6-10 of the 7th edition, or Chapters 1-4 and 6-9 of the 6th edition.


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Grosch + Zehno in Print's Regional Design AnnualTuesday, January 3rd, 2012
Eleanor Grosch's Gulf-inspired luggage tags for full-service marketing firm, Zehno, were recently featured in Print's 2011 Regional Design Annual. The tags were part of a holiday promotion for Zehno's clients and friends with a donation to the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana being made in honor of all recipients. The luggage tags can be seen in the December 2011 issue of Print magazine. Congratulations go out to Eleanor and everyone at Zehno!


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Video: There were scenes of chaos this morning at a branch of Asda in Wembley as scores of bargain hungry shoppers rushed to get their hand on discounted large televisions.
A triptych by Francis Bacon went on show in London today prior to auction where it is expected to go for up to £15 million.
14 June 2013
Some of London's most recognisable street signs, including those which have stood in Downing Street and Abbey Road, have fetched thousands of pounds at auction.
22 May 2013
The great Westminster School auction is drawing to a close, with parents and alumni still frantically bidding on everything from school signet rings at £221 to a holiday in Uruguay for £12,000.
20 May 2013
A huge diamond, the largest ever to be sold at auction, has been bought for nearly £18 million.
16 May 2013
A street mural has been prised from its original setting after being bought by an art dealer.
15 May 2013
Distinctive black aluminium finger signs which have directed Londoners and tourists to world famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park are to be auctioned.
14 May 2013
A former English teacher at a London school left a £250,000 collection of rare books, including a first edition of The Great Gatsby and a signed Dickens novel, when he died.
14 May 2013
A manuscript poem by John Keats fetched a record £181,250 at auction today.
10 April 2013
French media group Lagardere has sold its entire 7.4% stake in Airbus-owner Eads for €2.3 billion (£1 billion), sparking an overhaul in ownership of Europe's biggest aircraft-maker.
09 April 2013
Is the Boulevard Theatre set to make a glorious comeback? Fawn James, the granddaughter of Soho property and porn tycoon Paul Raymond, wants to restore the theatre above the old Raymond Revue Bar to its former glory, perhaps with a spot on stage for her.
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text: Surgical Attire: Professional Accountability Notes October 27, 2010 Speaker: Joan Blanchard, RN, BSN, MSS, CNOR, CIC AORN Employee Objectives Compare surgical attire that should be worn in the semirestricted and restricted areas of the perioperative suite Identify components of surgical attire that may introduce safety issues for patient's, healthcare personnel, their families and the community Discuss the advantages of using an accredited laundry facility PURPOSE OF SURGICAL ATTIRE FOR NONSCRUBBED PERSONNEL Surgical attire is worn to promote healthcare personnel safety and a high level of cleanliness and hygiene Handwashing Prior to Donning Clean Surgical Attire Hands may become contaminated with debris from the home or any place stopped along the way to work Wash hands with: _ soap and water _ antiseptic and water, or _ a hand rub if no visible soil is present RP Hand Hygiene Surgical Attire in the Semirestricted Area Surgical attire should be _ Low-linting material _ Contain skin squames _ Provide comfort and safety _ Have a professional appearance Head coverings include Disposable bouffant caps and hoods 1. Disposable bouffant caps and hoods are single use and disposed of daily and when contaminated or soiled 2. Disposable hoods should cover side burns and hair at nape of neck Reusable fabric caps - Cover all hair - Reusable fabric caps should be washed daily Scrubs - Tuck scrub top into pants to decrease shedding Scaltriti et al - No evidence to show scrub tops and pants are preferable to dresses Jewelry should be contained and confined within the surgical 1 attire Earrings are contained within the caps – no dangles Field et al Necklaces are contained within the scrub top Watches are removed for hand washing and scrubbing Field et al Jeans et al Graves et al Rings are removed for hand washing and scrubbing Boyce & Pittet Salisbury et al Kelsall et all Trick et al Bracelets should not be worn in the perioperative setting as they move up and down the arms Field et al Bartlett et al Graves et al Jackets Warm-up jackets are part of the surgical attire Worn snapped-up with cuffs down to the wrists Badges Photo identification badges should be worn by all personnel so that they are visible Badges assist in identifying personnel who are authorized Badges support security measures In emergency operations badges are worn AORN Position Statement Industry Representatives, RP Environment of Care, The Joint Commission Wearing badges may assist in preventing violence in the workplace Violence in the workplace Shoes Protective shoes in the perioperative setting OSHA requires the use of protective footwear that prevents injuries from falling objects or objects that may pierce the sole Study of 15 pairs of shoes were tested for scalpel penetration SIX materials prevented complete penetration o Sneaker suede o Suede with inner mesh lining o Leather with inner canvas lining o Non pliable leather o Rubber with leather lining and o Hard rubber Barr and Siegel, Amber et al Example of Protective Footwear: Shoe Covers Worn to protect the feet during cases that have a large amount of irrigation and resultant blood or body fluids Fluid-resistant shoe covers must be worn when the risk of exposure to and transmission of potentially infectious microorganisms are anticipated such as Orthopedic cases, CSections and trauma cases OSHA Masks Masks if needed in the Semirestricted Area Protects both the patient and the surgical team from transfer of microorganisms Mangram • Surgical masks protects from droplets greater than 5 micrometers in size such as group A Streptococcus, adenovirus, and Neisseria meningitides CDC Isolation Guideline • Masks should cover the mouth and nose and be secured to prevent venting OSHA 2 • Ties are secured behind the back of the head and behind the neck. OSHA • Masks should be worn for all surgical and invasive Procedures The identical surgical attire is worn in the restricted area Attire and practices that may place HCP patient, families, and the community at risk Surgical attire studies Study of polyester fabric and cotton scrub suits found • 100% polypropylene decreased bacterial load in the air by 50% compared to cotton Andersen& Solheim, Tammelin et al • 100% cotton versus cotton/polyester blend Whyte et al, Barrie D Head Coverings 1. Head coverings should contain hair and cover the scalp 2. Skull caps that do not cover the hair in front of the ears and at the nape of the neck should not be worn • A head cover or hood should minimize microbial dispersal • Human hair can be the site of pathogenic bacteria such as MRSA. Neutral shampoos (e.g. baby) do not remove staphylococcus Mastro et al • S aureus and S epidermidis can colonize hair, skin, and the nasopharynx Mase et al Surgical Attire Tops that are loose may: Allow skin squames to disperse from the axilla and chest a major source of bacteria comes from healthcare personnel's Skin Mitchell et al Woodhead et al Individuals lose a complete layer of skin every four days with the movement of walking Noble WC, Noble WC et al Jewelry that cannot be contained should not be worn 1. Wearing jewelry can cause an increase in bacterial counts both when they are in place and after they are removed 2. Earrings were found to have bacterial counts 21 times higher underneath the earring than on the surface. 3. Nose rings had 9 times the bacterial count beneath them than on the surface. Bartlett et al Warm-up Jacket 1. A warm-up jacket with sleeves pushed up to the elbow or no warm-up jacket worn at all; 2. Surgical attire prevents skin shedding and promotes environmental control • Individuals shed millions of skin squames daily Scaltriti et al • 5% of skin squames have bacteria • Carriers of methicillin-resistant S epidermidis are possible sources of air contamination Scaltriti et al Tammelin et al Fleece 1. 100% cotton fabrics made of fleece collect and shed lint 2. Cotton fibers are one of the most flammable materials 3. 100% cotton fleece does not meet federal flammability standards. 16 CFR 1610, Yang and Qui 4. Blending cotton and polyester does not always reduce flammability Yang and Qui 3 5. Fleece is made up of napped material with low density which makes it more flammable. Even fleece linings catch lint and bacteria Wu and Yang 6. Lint may harbor microbial-laden dust, skin squames, and respiratory droplets Mangram et al Badges 1. Badges should be cleaned routinely and when soiled – check with the manufacturer for cleaning 2. Badges studied for bacterial loads had 0.3 CFU/cm² isolated Kotsansas et al Lanyards 1. Lanyards, beads or chains pose a risk for contamination and can also pose a hazard by getting caught on equipment or being grabbed by a patient 2. Lanyards studied showed a 10-fold greater bacterial load than badges Kotsansas et al Fanny packs, backpacks and brief cases 1. Fanny packs, backpacks and brief cases made of porous materials which cannot be cleaned and disinfected should not be worn or taken into the perioperative suite RP Environmental Cleaning 2. Settings that are moist and soiled may support gram-negative bacilli (eg, floors) 3. Gram-positive cocci may persist in dry settings (eg, coagulasenegative staphylococcus species) Sehulster et al Shoes with perforations, cloth, open toes or elevated heels and soles that lack non-skid soles 1. Shoes with holes or perforations on the top or sides do not offer protection 2. Shoes made of cloth or are open-toed do not offer protection 3. Elevated heels or soles that lack non-skid soles may place the wearer at risk of injury 4. Shoes should be cleaned regularly and be free of soil 5. Shoes which are only worn in the perioperative area may reduce contamination of the environment – change shoes 6. 98% of outdoor shoes studied had coagulase-negative staphylococcus, coliform and bacillus species Amirfeyz et al Masks 1. Removing masks by the filter portion which harbors bacteria collected from the nasopharyngeal airway should not be done 2. Contaminated masks should not be worn around the neck with the strings hanging down 3. Removing masks by the strings prevents contamination of the hands 4. Wearing double masks makes breathing through them more difficult and does not increase filtration. Romney Cover Apparel (lab coat cover coat) Facilities determine the use of cover apparel- by job category or for protection purposes 1. Studies have found cover apparel may be contaminating garments worn under them 2. Research testing of cover apparel found apparel may not have been laundered daily or on a frequent basis 3. Laundering should occur daily due to exposure to microorganisms, especially multidrug resistant microorganisms Kaplan et al, Wong et al, Loh et al, Treakle et al Cover Apparel 4 1. Researchers found cover apparel contaminated with Staphylococcus including susceptible and resistant isolates Treakle et al 2. Study showed that the cuffs and pockets of cover apparel were the most contaminated area. Wong D et al Stethoscopes 1. Stethoscopes should be cleaned between patients 2. Stethoscopes can be vectors for transmission to patients. Stethoscope diaphragm cultures studied found: • 79.8% of cultures grew gram-positive bacilli, • 74.8% had staphylococcus species non-aureus, methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus was isolated on 2.5% of baseline cultures, and group A streptococcus was found in 1% of cultures Bernard et al 3. Gram-positive and gram negative bacteria, anaerobes and yeast have been isolated on fabric covers on stethoscopes Milam et al Cleaning stethoscopes helps to reduce colony counts which avoids increasing emergent strains Sood et al Wet or visibly soiled contaminated clothing 1. Remove as soon as possible 2. A shower may need to be taken before donning fresh surgical attire 3. Contaminated surgical attire must remain at the facility laundry or be sent to a commercial laundry OSHA Final Rule, Mangram et al, CDC Guideline for Isolation, RP Env Cleaning Controlled laundering reduces the risk of transferring pathogenic organisms from facility to the home or general public NIOSH Protecting Workers & Families AORN does not recommend home laundering Studies on survival of microbes on textiles – this includes homemade hats, cover ups and scrubs. • One study found textiles inoculated with staphylococci survived from 1 to 56 days. The shortest survival time for enterococci tested in the same manner was 11 days. Neely & Maley, Neely & Orloff Another study tested fungal survival on textiles and found that candida, aspergillus, mucor, and fusarium survived from 1 day to several weeks on plastic and textiles. Neely & Maley Home laundering Home laundries are not monitored for quality, consistency, or safety Potential for blood or other infectious materials in attire may result in improper handling and decontamination Blood borne pathogen occupational exposure-OSHA. Final rule. 1991 Home washers may have lower temperatures which may not be able to be adjusted, and may have limited capacity for chemical additives used in industrial washer cycles AAMI ST 65 5 Home washing machines may not meet necessary measures to decrease antimicrobial levels in soiled surgical attire which are: 1. diluting and agitating water to remove microorganisms and soil; 2. selecting chemicals suitable if low-temperature cycle is used; 3. using proper chemical concentrations if low-temperature cycle is used; 4. using water temperature >160° for more than 25 minutes; 5. using chlorine bleach which adds microbial benefit; and 6. adding sour to water to neutralize alkalinity in the water, soap or detergent. Sehulster et al, Association for Linen Management Twomey et al assessed the bioburden associated with surgical scrubs in prior ("Clean") and after ("Worn") use Eight laundering methods were studied in 20 geographical areas. Results were: Bioburden on home-laundered attire greater than facility, third party or single-use laundered attire Data suggested scrubs ―enter‖ health care facilities already contaminated when worn to and from work, despite home laundering. Home laundering mechanism is potentially failing to achieve uniform decontamination. Twomey et al. Conclusion Home laundering is NOT as effective as facility or third party laundering in decontaminating of surgical scrub attire Implication: MDRO cross contamination is likely since no official procedure for home laundering of scrubs has been established as safe and effective. No reliable and valid means to monitor home laundering procedures if such a standardized procedure exists. Emphasis on newer energy saving domestic washing (and drying) machines contributes to microbial survival with lower temperatures, shorter cycles, milder chemical agents. Home laundered scrubs are not as effectively ―clean‖ as single use scrubs prior to use. In a study by Hedin surveillance cultures taken from 5 patients found 3 patients colonized with the same strain of microorganisms cultured from the healthcare personnel's uniforms. The uniforms were home-laundered and were found to be contaminated at the beginning of the shift. Implication Home laundering process may not be cleaning uniforms sufficiently. Hedin Gerba and Kennedy conducted a study done with inoculations of enteric viruses on fabric strips and found enteric viruses survived a home-laundering process. To improve the process the addition of sodium hypochlorite was found to reduce the number of enteric viruses. Conclusion Soiled laundry has a potential for being route of disease transmission Implication 6 Laundry has been associated with outbreaks of salmonellosis, bacterial viral meningitis, Q fever, and ringworm. Change surgical attire when leaving the health care facility or going between buildings - smoke breaks too since outside increases exposure Health care approved and accredited laundry include but not limited to: Soiled and contaminated laundry separated by physical barrier Ventilation controlled in each area Storage shelves 1-2‖ from wall, bottom shelf 6-8‖ from floor, top shelf 12-18‖ below ceiling Working surfaces are clean and are disinfected if they become contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials Water quality is tested on a regular basis for hardness, alkalinity, iron content, and pH Soiled health care textiles are handled, collected, and transported according to local, state, and federal regulations Each wash load is monitored and applicable data recorded including cycle, pre-wash, wash, rinse, and final rinse times; water levels and usage; temperatures; and chemical usage Water extraction and drying is performed using methods that preserve the integrity of the textiles, minimize bacterial growth Clean textiles stored in area free of vermin, dust and lint, temperature 68° to 78° F (20° to 25.6° C) Cleaned textiles are packaged and stored in fluid-resistant bundles or fluid-resistant carts or hampers and are handled as little as possible Clean textiles are stored and transported separate from soiled textiles Carts used for transport or storage are kept clean and wellmaintained Vehicles used to transport textiles provide separation of clean and soiled textiles, and the vehicle interiors are cleaned on a regular basis Personnel training is provided and documented Quality control monitoring and processes are in place Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council *** Approved laundries do have the capability of washing attire for those with noted allergies or sensitivities. Residual Contamination with Clostridium difficile Carbone et al focused on risk of C diff cross contamination in laundering comparing cleaning contaminated surfaces with reusable wipers saturated with either sporicidal or nonsporicidal hard surface disinfectants Results illustrated that cross contamination occurs with use of non-sporicidal disinfectants and water by too numerous to count colony forming units (cfu) while use of sporicidal disinfectant wipe showed significantly reduced cfu Conclusion: cleaning C diff contaminated surfaces with nonsporicidal disinfectants creates a vector for cross contamination to other textiles via the laundry process. Cleaning contaminated surfaces with sporicidal disinfectant may not completely eliminate this vector, but does significantly reduce associated risk IMPLICATION: Emphasis on environmental cleaning and disinfectant remains a hallmark adjunct to hand hygiene as fundamental infection prevention and control practices 7 Carbone et al. Poster 160, Fifth Decennial 2010 Emphasis on newer energy saving domestic washing (and drying) machines contributes to microbial survival with lower temperatures, shorter cycles, milder chemical agents. Thus, scrubs are just as contaminated/dirty prior to wear as after wear, meaning home laundering of scrubs cannot be supported. Home laundered scrubs are not as effectively ―clean‖ as single use scrubs prior to use RARE BUT REAL OUTBREAK Duffy et al from CDC investigated an outbreak of Zygomycosis caused by Rhizopus species among patients in Hospital A associated with hospital linen in June 2009 Following the standard outbreak investigation protocols, results identify 5 patients who died in the Aug 08-Jul 09 outbreak associated with hospital linen as the common source. The link narrowed to Rhizopus oryzoe from Patient 5's isolate, which was closely genetically related to an isolate from a clean linen bin. Outbreak Conclusions Rhizopus oryzoe was isolated from 4 of 5 case patients in this rare but real outbreak and 1 sample was genetically related to Rhizopus oryzoe from a clean linen bin Hospital linens are the most likely the vehicle common to all 5 patients susceptible to infection due to underlying medical conditions Length of time and intervals over which cases occurred indicates that contamination of clean linens with Rhizopus happened repeatedly, but might have been intermittent or persistent Linens could have become contaminated at the laundry facility, in route, or during delivery at the hospital. The point at which contamination occurred could not be determined. Negative cultures do not prove the absence of Rhizopus oryzoe at specific locations Hospital linens should be laundered, shipped, and stored in a manner that minimizes exposure to environmental contaminants. 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