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I think I'm done with nursing. - page 4
I've had a tough few weeks of self-reflection. My mind has gone back and forth over my preferred career path, and, ultimately, I think I'm going to bow out gracefully. I am a career-change RN. After receiving two bachelor... Read More
- 1Jan 5, '13 by pattylee1122Quote from MBrickleOh no! Sorry to hear that... someone suggested to me to review the BLS and BON here in Dallas, TX area close to where I live. I saw how there were over a 1,000 unemployed.... I am sure there are more teachers unemployed right now since I resigned two years ago and can't seem to go back with too much competition. So I am hearing how nurses need to get acute training when they are NEW grads, right? Or is it just highly recommended? Reading your post, I am surprised how hard it is to get into a hospital especially after you graduated! A cousin in law who is a nurse informed me how retired nurses are returning to work due to their husbands getting laid off....I just hope there is HOPE for you and the rest of us. I can't wait til the job market grows.
I just wish I could more easily get into the hospital. It's honestly next to impossible, I feel! This is what is really getting me down...and resulted in my bacon grilled cheese, french fries, and mint chip ice cream for dinner :-)
- 1Jan 5, '13 by nanhausMBrickle,
I totally get what you're saying. Sometimes you just have to know when to hang in the towel. I was a nurse for 20 yrs. and soooo idealistic in the beginning. Though nursing can be one of the most rewarding jobs out there. It could be one of the most physically and mentally and sometimes emotionally demanding jobs out there. Sometimes you go on an on with very little kudos but that's not why we do what we do. It's not to get recognition. It's our patients well being that's enough. I've always felt that and I am sure every good nurse out there feels the same.
Nursing is a career that is an excellent field to be in but it can also take the best out of you. I have no doubt in my mind that you would be a stellar ICU or NICU nurse. Sometimes you have to know when it's time and enough is enough. Trust your good instincts. They are your best guide. For me it happened after the birth of my fourth child 2 yrs. ago. That's when I decided to retire from nursing. I am only 40 years old and I still love people and love to help. Now I do it on a bigger scale, working the hours that I want and I work from home. I have my own business and I love it. I still have my close friends in nursing and every time I miss working at the hospital, I just phone one of them up and hear their stories then I feel so good for making that decision. I love working with my baby on my lap. It's the best feeling. So kudos to you!Last edit by TheCommuter on Jan 6, '13
- 2Jan 5, '13 by ApriscillaNursing is my life but I branched into social services because many of my patients in the clinic had medical treatment but no treatment for their mental health. So their lives fell apart because they had no where to turn, did not know what effective coping skills were or a good support network. When I started a group at the clinic, a few came at first then more. Now I have 3 groups going and now the patients are more compliant with their care and treatment. I love nursing but love it more from a holistic perspective. M next project in nursing- obesity - reducing the numbers through education and support.
- 5Jan 6, '13 by MBrickleThanks for the replies. I was kind of in a rough place when I wrote the post. I'm also grateful to hear the accounts from nurses with back injuries. I was lucky enough to heal well after months of the most horrible pain I've ever felt. While I still suffer with nerve damage, I am vigilant about taking care of my body. I sleep well, I eat largely whole foods and I work out at least 5 days/week, including weight training. I also stretch for 45minuts 2-3x week. I will also be seeing a personal trainer with a DPT to help strengthen me further.
I really want to be a nurse. I have decided to pursue my BSN to see what doors it will open, while I pursue leadership courses and other certifications such as PALS. I'm going to stick with it and give myself a shot this next year (while obtaining my BSN) before deciding whether to stay in home health while going to NP school, or continuing to work towards my dream of working in an ICU.
To SionainnRN: First of all, I do have experience in the ICU, just not as a nurse. I am a quick thinker, I have forever been a problem solver, I excel under pressure and in emergency situations, taking the lead. I'm smart. I understand underlying pathology in a way that most of my classmates didn't. I'm incredibly observant and analytical. I'm not saying this as a cocky person (I could write a novel on my flaws) but I'm saying this to highlight the personality characteristics I possess that are in line with that of any critical care nurse. I have had exposure to the ICU, understand it, and truly love it.
To britt_student: To say that I love the "idea" of nursing, but not the hard work is catty and downright untrue. If you read my post correctly (which obviously you didn't) I have expressed that my frustration is rooted in the fact that I HAVE worked hard. INCREDIBLY hard to even get where I am in nursing today and it doesn't really help. I'm frustrated because I'm stuck - in my area I don't even know if there is anywhere else I could get a job right now, or at least anywhere soon. My frustration is because I have SUCH a desire to work harder and prove myself, yet no outlet to do so. I am the exact opposite of what you accused me of.
I'm going to stick with it because it's what I really want to do. I'm nervous about my back, but am hoping with proper body mechanics and some assistance I can do well. Time will tell.
- 1Jan 6, '13 by elprupI feel pretty stuck too, and I have my BSN. But because I graduated right when economy took a dive, and without a year of acute care experience, I became a stale old grad in California. Every year that goes by looks even worse on my resume. I am giving it one more year. Best of luck.
- 0Jan 6, '13 by cardiacrocksI'm curious where you live? You stated northeast, where exactly? I work in PA, live in upstate NY, we need nurses like you so bad at my hospital. I work on a high acuity floor and love it. Fast paced is all about our floor. Good luck in your adventure no matter what you ultimately decide.
- 1Jan 6, '13 by Orion81[QUOTE=Ruby I've encountered some really wonderful people who happen to be nurses when I've been a patient (as I've been for most of this year) or my family members have been. [/QUOTE]
I'm a wonderful, warm nurturing nurse to my patients. However, I am seething on the inside with the unbelievable, unrealistic demands placed on us. But you know what? My patients would NEVER KNOW I feel this way. So those nurses you had whom you are speaking of may very well be the same ones coming to this site venting about hating their job.Last edit by Orion81 on Jan 6, '13 : Reason: error
- 1Jan 6, '13 by afjgnpRhi007: you are lucky that you have co workers that are so supportive. I have had job where they are less than friendly.Same with the patients.
- 0Jan 6, '13 by Marshall1The VA hires LPN's and ADN's and they do work them in the units - or at least the VA I was at did..things may have changed...anyway try here:
You never know - maybe there is an acute care job out there just for you
- 2Jan 6, '13 by ThePrincessBrideQuote from Rhi007We? Who is we? You are a nursing student. Have you even worked as a nurse's aid? I worked as a sitter for fifteen months and now have two jobs as a PCA (nurse's aid), and let me tell you, nurses have HARD jobs. The TV is broken? Ask the nurse. Wrong food tray? Complain to the nurse. I have chest pain? Talk to the nurse. So much falls onto the nurse, even issues that are not relating to nursing practice, but because healthcare has become a business, nurses are forced to become super nurses and do anything and everything to get great patient satisfaction ratings.If nursing is so awful....why are you in it? To the OP: it is frustrating when import nurses get the jobs and locals don't and I'm also a career change nursing student; I did child care and found that was much harder on my back. Ultimately you need to put yourself first and because you've seen both worlds.
To the user that said there are no positives in nursing, I beg to differ! We work our ass off yes but there are only no positives if you think that way. I've found that I have a whole new family I can lean on for support or talk things over, go out for drinks, clubbing etc I enjoy the interaction with different cultures and I'm continuously learning...how are these not positives? Maybe it's just the US but Australian hospitals are very positive environments.
Your job is what you make it.....I have a tattoo that says 'what doesn't kill me only makes me stronger' yes it is a thankless, work your ass to the bone job but there are the LOL's and parents that are greatful for what we do
Until you have worked out in the field as a nurse or have had lots of healthcare experience working closely with nurses like I have, you are in no position to really comment about the state of nursing. Sorry.


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Training camp won't open until this forthcoming weekend at the earliest, and the Columbus Blue Jackets players are gathering at the Ice Haus to work out. The social media is abuzz with photos and text-communicated impressions of the players and how they are looking as the 2013 season looms. And there are a lot of new players getting discussed. A LOT.
Then the questions hit me:
With all of these new players, what type of team will we be looking at?
And, perhaps just as importantly, will the team have time to gel if they get a seven-day training camp?
And what about the rest of the league – are any other teams undergoing such roster turmoil?
So it was time to dig into the numbers. I wanted to find out how many "new" players were being added to each NHL team, be it by trade or free agency. And by "new", I meant players who had not played in the team's organization at any level last season. An AHL call-up or a late-season acquisition didn't count.
Thinking this issue through, I also realized it to be a classic case of "frequency v. severity." Adding a handful of scrubs to a team isn't the same as adding a number of top six forwards. So I also wanted to determine how much money was going to the new players.
To get this information, I had to go back to the September 17, 2012 edition of The Hockey News. With not much happening, roster-wise, by that point due to the lockout, I guess that the folks at THN decided there were better uses of paper than to reprint the same rosters again and again when no games were being played. This particular issue identified both the new players on a given roster as well as their projected salary cap hit.
What I learned was surprising.
The raw data is at the bottom of this post, but here's my analysis:
First, most teams are adding three to five new players this season. The average number of new players added was 3.4.
What I find even more interesting is the teams that are adding the fewest players. The teams that won the two most recent Stanley Cups, Boston and Los Angeles, are headed into 2013′s shortened season with no new players. Chicago, St. Louis and Vancouver are only adding one player each – and of those three, only Vancouver is adding a player (Jason Garrison) whose salary goes over the NHL average. Thus, I'd be willing to guess that if every player on the teams mentioned in this paragraph shows up to camp in game shape, you're looking at five rather cohesive teams from the outset. They essentially know the coach, know the system and will be ready to play.
The Blue Jackets were projected to add seven new players. That number includes first round draft pick Ryan Murray, who injured himself and is out for the season, so the number becomes six if another fresh face like Boone Jenner or Jonathan Audy-Marchessault doesn't make the roster. This is an imperfect science, but suffice to say that the Blue Jackets are at the high end of the "new player" spectrum. That number – be it six or seven – is huge when considered against a 23-man roster, and it poses terrific challenges for coach Todd Richards and his assistants in a seven-day training camp that has no exhibition games to fine-tune the game chemistry.
Who's at six new players? Dallas and Washington. More on that in the next section.
Next, the money question. Again admitting that this is not a perfect science, I look at salary as a rough approximation of relative importance of a player or players to a team. For example, Rick Nash and his $7.8 million cap hit will be relied upon much more for the Rangers than backup goaltender Al Montoya and his $601,000 hit for the Jets. The teams want to get their money's worth, you know.
There are average amount of "new player salary" as determined by their 2012-13 salary cap number is $7.8 million. As a point of comparison, the 2013 salary cap for an 82-game season is $70.2 million – so $7.8 million is roughly 11 percent of the salary cap. The Blue Jackets (including Murray and his $3.5 million) are committing $18.6 million (26 percent) to brand-new players. That is more than any other team, including the highest-profile spenders of the off-season, the Minnesota Wild.
The total cap hit is one way to judge severity in terms of impact on a roster, but the average cap hit is another. Throwing in all the AHL/NHL tweeners with the Jordan Staals and Zach Parises, the average salary cap hit of a "new" player is $2.13 million. The Blue Jackets are at $2.66 million.
An interesting twist on this, however, is that no single CBJ player in the THN list will cost the team less than $1.8 million. I take that as no extravagant single player investment but many, many mid-level players that will make up important parts of the team. (This is something I've been advocating for a while now, so consider me pleased.) The Blue Jackets weren't out snapping up practice fodder, that's for sure.
Looking at our near-comparable partners in Dallas and Washington, you see three different patterns. Washington's approach to adding new players (only $8.6 million in new salary) is perhaps the farthest from Columbus' as only one player, Mike Ribiero, is scheduled to be paid over $1 million. That means the Capitals picked up five other guys who likely will play as a bottom six forward, a bottom pairing defenseman or even for the Washington AHL affiliate in Hershey, Pennylvania. Suffice to say, the team probably isn't looking for much from most of their new guys.
The Dallas Stars, with their $15.838 million investment in new players, has taken a mixed approach. Clearly, Jaromir Jagr, Derek Roy and Ray Whitney – none making less than $4.0 million – will all be expected to contribute significantly to the team's success. The other three guys? Not so much.
As I said, the Blue Jackets have no cannon fodder in the group. By and large, you're looking at players who will be expected to be role contributors at the minimum. Some will be expected to compete for starting (especially top six forwards and number one goaltender) positions.
I thought that the Columbus Blue Jackets were in for a wild ride in 2013, but this data makes my head spin. Six or seven new players making up over a quarter of the team's salary cap, inserted into the team with a week of R.J. Umberger-organized practices and then a week with the coaches before playing games that count in the standings? Wow.
Pressure will be coming from all sides this season as the CBJ work to right the ship and position themselves for a playoff appearance once again. Considering that anything close to a slow start – like a four or five-game losing streak – could prematurely end a team's postseason hopes in a 48-game season, the onus is on Todd Richards and his staff to build lines, foster team chemistry and design a scheme that takes advantage of this influx of new players…all in very short order.
And considering all of the above, there's no way in the world that I would predict how the team will perform this season.
- Columbus Blue Jackets ($18.6 million) – Bobrovsky ($1.8MM), Aucoin (2.3), Murray (3.5 – out for season), Erixson (1.8), Anisimov (1.9), Dubinsky (3.2), Foligno (4.1)
- Dallas Stars ($15.838 million) – Rome ($1.5MM), Sloan (.6), Jagr (4.6), Whitney (4.5), Roy (4.0), Eakin (.638)
- Washington Capitals ($8.6 million) – Hillen ($.65MM), Ribiero (5.0), Wolski (.6), Stoa (.7), Hamill (.7), Crabb (.95)
- Anaheim Ducks ($10.638 million) – Fasth ($1.0MM), Allen (3.5), Souray (3.7), Winnik (1.8), Staublitz (.638)
- Minnesota Wild ($18.525 million) – Suter (7.5), Parise (7.5), Konopka (.925), Mitchell (1.9), Dowell (.7)
- New York Rangers ($11.98 million) – Nash ($7.8MM), Pyatt (1.8), Halpern (.78), Asham (1.0), Haley (.6)
- Phoenix Coyotes ($10.075 million) – Michalek ($4.0MM), Sullivan (2.6), Moss (2.1), Johnson (.725), Conner (.65)
- Pittsburgh Penguins ($6.5 million) – Vokoun ($2.0MM), Reese (.6), Sutter (2.1), Glass (1.1), Ferriero (.7)
- Tampa Bay Lightning ($13.9 million) – Lindback ($1.8MM), Carle (5.5), Salo (3.8), Pouliot (1.8), Crombeen (1.0)
- Buffalo Sabres ($6.15 million) – Pardy ($2.0MM), Ott (3.0), Scott (.6), Mancari (.55)
- Carolina Hurricanes ($13.8 million) – J. Staal ($4.0MM), Semin (7.0), Corvo (2.0), Gragnani (.8)
- Detroit Red Wings ($7.8 million) – Gustavsson ($1.5MM), Samuelsson (3.0), Tootoo (1.9), Brunner (1.4)
- New York Islanders ($8.64 million) – Visnovsky ($5.6MM), Carkner (1.5), Boyes (1.0), Boulton (.54)
- Calgary Flames ($13.1 million) – Wideman ($5.3MM), Cervenka (3.8), Hudler (4.0)
- Colorado Avalanche ($7.5 million) – Zanon ($2.3MM), Parenteau (4.0), Mitchell (1.1)
- Florida Panthers ($6.638 million) – Kuba ($4.0MM), Mueller (1.7), Parros (.938)
- New Jersey Devils ($1.87 million) – Pesonen ($.595MM), Butler (.525), Barch (.75)
- Ottawa Senators ($6.2 million) – Methot ($3.0MM), Latendresse (2.0), Lundin (1.2)
- Philadelphia Flyers ($6.225 million) – L. Schenn ($3.6MM), Gervais (.825), Fedotenko (1.8)
- San Jose Sharks ($6.7 million) – Stuart ($3.6MM), Tennyson (1.2), Burish (1.9)
- Toronto Maple Leafs ($6.4 million) – van Riemsdyk ($4.3MM), Kostka (.6), McClement (1.5)
- Winnipeg Jets ($6.901 million) – Montoya ($601K), Jokinen (4.5), Ponikarovsky (1.8)
- Edmonton Oilers ($7.6 million) – J. Schultz ($3.8MM), Yakupov (3.8)
- Nashville Predators ($2.5 million) – Mason ($1.5), Hannan (1.0)
- Chicago Blackhawks ($1.3 million) – Brookbank ($1.3MM)
- St. Louis Blues ($.7 million) – Woywitka ($.7MM)
- Vancouver Canucks ($4.6 million) – Garrison ($4.6MM)
- Boston Bruins
- Los Angeles Kings

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One of the first episodes of the new, 11th season of Frasier was titled ''The Doctor Is Out,'' and that pretty much sums up its pop-culture position right now. It's not an ''in'' show anymore; it's lost its buzz. Smothered in Emmy Awards, including a record-setting five consecutive wins for best comedy, ''Frasier'' is easy to dismiss as complacent or over-the-hill. This may be unfair, but television viewers and critics are remorseless brutes -- and in recent times, the show has done itself no favors by doing things like testing the romantic chemistry between Kelsey Grammer's Frasier Crane and Peri Gilpin's Roz (results of that experiment: fizzle, silence). And squandering what seemed like the past three seasons to set up the utterly preposterous marriage between David Hyde Pierce's Niles and Jane Leeves' Daphne only made ''Frasier'' look more and more desperate.
As a tacit acknowledgment of the creative slide, ''Frasier'' veterans Joe Keenan and Chris Lloyd are back as show runners this season. The result has been immediate improvement: Editions like the punny ''Doctor Is Out'' have proven that there's a fresh lift in Frasier's loafers. Indeed, in outing what's always been the series' encoded implication -- that the straight brothers Crane behave like a comfy, committed homosexual couple -- this sitcom is now nearly as gay (happier and homosexier) as ''Will & Grace,'' and certainly more humorous. ''It's funny because it's bitchy!'' yelped Niles in ''The Doctor Is Out,'' giggling at a bawdy joke uttered by Patrick Stewart, guest-starring as a flamboyant opera director who assumes the starstruck Frasier is coming on to him. The episode toyed beautifully with the confusion of admiration and attraction. (''Damn my fatal allure!'' growled the flustered but flattered Frasier just before he and Stewart danced fluidly at a party.)
''Frasier'''s best, unifying joke has always transcended gender: It's the idea that any American male who enjoys high culture and speaks in complete, grammatical sentences must be (pretty soon I'm going to have to call David Sedaris for more euphemisms) a nancy boy. This theme rarely surfaced when Dr. Crane first appeared on ''Cheers.'' There, his character was conceived as a pompous but charming contrast to Ted Danson's stud barkeep, Sam Malone -- and as a rival for the attentions of Shelley Long's Diane Chambers. When the psychiatrist was spun off from Boston to Seattle, ''Frasier'' creators David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee gave their man an even more fey little brother as well as a crusty dad (John Mahoney's Martin) who was straight America's surrogate booboisie, scornful of the Crane boys' interest in fine wines and the symphony. Early ''Frasier'' writers like Keenan, author of a couple of fine comedy-of-gay-manners novels, did a wonderful job of making the show more than a sitcom -- it was, at its best, classic slamming-door farce. And Grammer drew upon the meticulous timing and deadpan double takes of Bob Hope and Jack Benny to refine an already marvelous comic persona.
But women, with the exception of Bebe Neuwirth's brilliantly brittle ex-wife, Lilith, were always ''Frasier'''s weak spot. Niles' never-seen first wife, Maris, became a tired joke that only spurred on the bad decision to link him to Daphne, who, as Martin's acerbic physical therapist, started out as a smart variation on a no-nonsense British charwoman and has ended up an all-nonsense harridan. Gilpin's single-gal harpy, Roz, was never much fun either, and recent female guest stars, like the terrific Felicity Huffman as a Frasier date and Wendie Malick as an unlikely love interest for Martin, have been wasted.
Whenever it sticks closely with the Crane brothers, however, this likely final season of ''Frasier'' often ranks with some of the series' best work. Take the Oct. 14 show, in which Frasier, in a restaurant, tries to dump a schlumpy blind date (Julia Sweeney, being fearlessly frumpy) for a more comely prospect. The half hour peaked with some artful slapstick humor, as Frasier stuffed ravioli into his face to speed the meal along. (Usually it's the multi-gifted Pierce who handles the bumbling on this show.) And Grammer himself has been directing funny episodes, such as one entry that found Niles analyzing his brother's ceaseless run of doomed relationships. Frasier, admitting the accuracy of Niles' assessment but annoyed at having to do so, drew himself up with high hauteur and said with bitter, staccato precision, ''I'd like to strike you, of course, but you speak the truth.'' Everything gelled at that moment -- Grammer's delivery, the rhythm of the sentence, Pierce's subtle, pleased-but-fearful reaction -- and for a few seconds, ''Frasier'' was great again.


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St. Mary's
A town and river in Georgia and a county in Maryland. The first St. Mary's was named for the community in Georgia. The second, third, and fourth ships of that name were named for the county in Maryland. The third St. Mary's retained her former name.
(SP-1457: l. 49'; b. 12'; dr. 3' (mean); s. 8 mph.)
The third St. Mary's, a motor boat built in 1912 by Ruark of Hooper's Island, Md., for the Maryland Conservation Commission, was acquired by the Navy on 17 August 1917 for section patrol duty; designated SP-1457; and placed in service on 17 October, Chief Master at Arms A. P. Cullinson in charge.
Assigned to the Baltimore Section, 5th Naval District, St. Mary's patrolled the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River between Point Lookout and the mouth of the St. Mary's River until 25 November 1918. The following day, she was placed out of service and returned to the Maryland Conservation Commission at Wynne, Md.


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Hawaiian Pork chops for Dinner
Last night, was make or break for me, my hubby had a little tampuhan and I so wanted for him to forgive me already. So I thought of preparing a really special dinner for him using one of his favorite fruits as an ingredient. PINEAPPLE.
So here is my recipe for my Hawaiian Pork Chops.
- 1 medium can of pineapple slices, syrup reserved (I prefer Del Monte Pineapple Slices)
- 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1 tbsp of brown sugar
- 2 tbsps of soy sauce
- 1/2 kilo porkchops
- 1 tbsp of cornstarch dissolved in 1/2 cup of water
- 1 tsp of butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- Combine the syrup, chopped garlic, sugar and soy sauce in a bowl.
- Season this with salt and pepper.
- Marinate the pork chops and pineapple in this mixture for about 30 minutes to an hour. Reserve the marinate later for the gravy.
- Fry the porkchops and pineapple in little oil until the sugar has caramelized to get that BBQ effect.
- Set the porkchops and pineapple aside.
- In the same pan, lower the heat and simmer the reserved marinate mixture. This will serve as the gravy.
- Add a tsp of butter to make the gravy more delicious.
- Stir in the dissolved cornstarch to thicken the gravy and give a glossy effect.
Now we are ready to plate:
Place the porkchops in a serving dish. Top each porkchop with a pineapple slice. You can drizzle the top with the gravy or serve the gravy in a bowl or a gravy boat.
I served mine separately so that the pineapples are in full view! Yummy! This is great when served hot from the pan!
So to continue with my story, my husband came home, ate dinner and the verdict: he said he really liked it! I was forgiven and I am so happy! Lambingan to the max ulet!
Misunderstandings are normal. But we have to remember that misunderstandings or tampuhan can be resolved with having an open communication and doing simple yet sweet gestures like making coffee for him and preparing his favorite food. Have a nice day everyone!
3 Responses to Hawaiian Pork chops for Dinner
Nice, much like my mother's pininyahang manok.
hi jhay, hehe, try mo na rin sa pork!
That's one easy and delicious recipe. There's nothing like a great meal to bring the family closer I came across your site from the foodieblogroll and I'd love to guide our readers to your site if you won't mind.Just add your choice of foodista widget to this post and it's all set, Thanks!


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No more free labor — Hey, interns have rights, too. Slate's Cullen Seltzer discusses the case of Glatt v. Fox Searchlight Pictures, in which a federal judge ruled that interns on the crews of two movies, one of which was "Black Swan," were employees and are entitled to be paid with actual money. The phenomenon of interns willing to work for free to build their resume and network is not isolated to this case, but is very widespread. And though these interns agree to, and even compete for, jobs that have no monetary return, Seltzer suggests that its not the interns that are suffering. While the employer is benefitting from free labor and the interns from experience building and networking (somehow that's as good as money), it's the worker, especially the entry-level worker, who gets shafted. The normally entry-level jobs are given out as unpaid internships, leaving those who need actual income with far less job opportunities.


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|Name: _________________________
|Period: ___________________
This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How do Barabbas and Sahak feel about their above ground work?
(a) They are indifferent; it is still slavery.
(b) They are happy to be in the fresh air.
(c) They dislike the harsh sunlight.
(d) They long for their freedom.
2. What does Barabbas allow the governor to do to his slave medallion?
(a) Write his own name above Jesus' name.
(b) Give him a new medallion.
(c) Melt it down.
(d) Scratch though Jesus' name.
3. What happens to Sahak when he refuses to renounce his faith before the governor?
(a) He is whipped and chained to the mill wheel.
(b) He is led away to be executed.
(c) He is beaten and sold to the mine owner.
(d) He is sent to the dungeon.
4. What religious philosophy does the overseer have?
(a) Worship all gods so none of them will be offended.
(b) Worship no one and worry about nothing.
(c) Worship the state that takes care of you.
(d) One God for all men.
5. Why does the one-eyed slave wear a wooden frame around his neck?
(a) To help bear the weight of the sacks.
(b) To prevent him from eating the flour.
(c) As punishment for attempting escape.
(d) To help turn the mill wheel.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does the one-eyed slave wear?
2. Where does Barabbas carry the hare-lipped girl's body?
3. How old is Barabbas when he becomes a slave in a Roman governor's house?
4. What does the hare-lipped girl say before she dies?
5. What mark does Eliahu's attack leave on Barabbas?
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A big part of the challenge of looking into a franchise is getting your hands on information. I've got some good news: The franchisor is required to package the key investment information and hand it to you in a document called a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC). It spoon-feeds you some basic information about the franchise investment.
The first thing to understand about the UFOC is that it's actually three documents sandwiched together: 1) a 23-item narrative about the franchise offer, 2) up to three years of audited financial statements of the franchisor, and 3) the form of franchise agreement you'll be asked to sign. If you're serious about a particular program, you should carefully read this document. It's amazing how many franchise investors don't bother. It's required by law to be written in plain English, so don't be intimidated. I can tell you that every student who's completed this class has read the UFOC and understands its limitations and strengths.
First, look at the UFOC's attachments. You may have no experience reading a commercial contract or a set of financials, but these will be indispensable to your professional advisors. Take the contract to a good business attorney; let your counselor look through it and explain it to you. If you and your attorney conclude there are points you can't live with, explore negotiating with the franchisor.
Take the financial statements to an accountant trained to evaluate all those numbers. Your basic questions: Does the franchisor have the financial wherewithal to meet its commitments under the franchise agreement? And will it be around for a while? Your accountant can also use Item 7 information to advise you on your own financial planning for the investment.
- Visit current franchisees. Ask what they like and dislike about the business, how much they made last year, and if they would make the investment again.
- Hire a good attorney and accountant. This may seem like an extravagance, but it's money well spent. An attorney will explain the franchise agreement and discuss what provisions you may want to negotiate with the franchisor; and an accountant will give you an idea of the franchisor's financial standing and do financial planning for your business.
- Visit the franchisor's headquarters. You'll learn a lot about the company just by seeing the operation and meeting the team.
- Check with the Better Business Bureau. Go to www.bbb.org, or locate offices in the phone book. Find out if there are any complaints filed against the franchisor.
- Contact your state attorney general's office. This is the office most likely to regulate franchising if it's regulated in your state. The states that regulate it are: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
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WA Healthplanfinder Updates
Posted in Advocacy, Assistance, Discrimination, Ethics, Global Health, Health Care Marketing, Health Care Reform, Health Disparities, Health Insurance, Health Literacy, Healthcare Inequalities, Hispanic/Latino, Immigrants, Language Access, Language Services, Limited English Proficiency, Medicaid, Promotions, State of Washington, Translation on 20 December 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Translations for WA Health Benefit Exchange Still a Struggle
Posted in Advocacy, Discrimination, Global Health, Health Care Marketing, Health Care Reform, Health Disparities, Health Insurance, Health Literacy, Healthcare Inequalities, Hispanic/Latino, Immigrants, Language Access, Language Services, Limited English Proficiency, Medicaid, State of Washington, Translation, tagged language translations, quality translations, translations, Washington Healthplanfinder, Washington State on 10 December 2013 | Leave a Comment »
The irony was not lost for me that while writing on the positive results of the FDA's use of translation services, that here in my state, once known as a national leader in language services, we are still struggling to get quality translations for our Health Benefits Exchange (HBE). The efforts to achieve this goal have been a major focus for the Washington State Coalition for Language Access, and its been a year now since we co-authored with Northwest Health Law Advocates the report Language Access in Washington under the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act expressly for the HBE efforts. Now with 175,000 enrollees, Washington State deserves the praise it's getting for the record-breaking enrollment figures in the new health insurance marketplace Washington Healthplanfinder, especially compared to the situation in neighboring Oregon and to the federal Healthcare.gov platform. But the picture is much less rosy regarding providing equal access for Washingtonians with limited English proficiency (LEP), who now number some 8% of state population or half-million residents, representing an increase of 210 % in the past decade . Demographic data on enrollees is said not to be available.
We are now less than 2 weeks away from the enrollment deadline for coverage to start Jan. 1, 2014, and the consumer fact sheets that were intended to inform the public of the options under the ACA have not yet been made available to Washington's LEP population. Even though work began in July to replace the problematic original translations – errors brought to HBE's attention by advocates- there are still no consumer fact sheets available in Washington's threshold languages ( in written form these are: Chinese, Lao, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Somali, and Vietnamese).
In addition, the Spanish versions of the paper application for Healthplanfinder, while continuing to be publicly available, have contained horrific translation errors. In the section which inquires about the applicant's citizenship status, the phrase " Non-citizen legally present in the US" was translated into Spanish to mean just the opposite, i.e., the translation says " non-citizen not legally present…." , complete with the I-word in Spanish in version #1. After the mistake was identified on Oct. 15 , again by advocates, staff said they took immediate action to have the vendor correct it. The screenshots included here show the sections containing the mistranslations.
Spanish version #1
And yet, advocates identified that the new translation contained the same error, just written with different wording. Here is Spanish version #2, as it appeared on Nov. 14:
This one particular error may now have been recently corrected for a 3rd iteration, through volunteer efforts of local language access advocates trying to beat the clock to help consumers. However, we hear anecdotally that more translation concerns persist and can't be confident that there are not similar errors in the translations in the other languages.
What remains a mystery is how this sorry state of affairs has come about, and if there were ever robust quality assurance measures in the procurement chain for the translations. It is beyond comprehension how such blatant errors could be made given that the work was done by vendors holding official State contracts who must affirm that they use qualified translators and proper translation procedures. And if this is happening in Spanish, the 2nd most used language in both our State and nationally, and thus one for which there is an ample number of nationally-certified translators available to do the work, there is a real reason to fear that similar egregious errors may exist in other language translations.
Shortly before Thanksgiving, HBE staffers announced at a meeting of its Health Equity Technical Advisory Committee, that work halted back in June to create a Language Access Plan (LAP) for the HBE requested by the TAC , will resume in the new year. LAPs are meant to serve as blueprints to guide the work of agencies and programs to comply with the laws requiring they provide language services, and to help prevent the kind of problems that we've being seeing here in the other Washington. I'll continue to report on the work in progress.
A Honey of a Translation
Posted in Consumer Protection, Environmental Health, Ethics, FDA, Global Health, Health Care Marketing, Hispanic/Latino, Language Services, Paitent safety, Patient Safety, Promotions, Translation on 9 December 2013 | 3 Comments »
Two recent news stories about honey, illustrate yet again the vital importance of communications to health. In these completely unrelated cases, it was all about translations, the rendering of messages from one written language to another. The fraudsters seemed to have assumed they could get away with selling their products to unsuspecting consumers due to a lack of language skills on the part of regulatory authorities.
In September, Bloomberg Businessweek broke the story on a honey scandal at the global level with an article entitled The Honey Launderers: Uncovering the Largest Food Fraud in U.S. History , describing a convoluted plot by German company ALW to sell millions of pounds of Chinese honey in the US, by disguising its origins. Over the course of several years, ALW arranged with the Chinese brokers to channel their product through other countries, where it was filtered, doused with additives to disguise its unpleasant flavor, and re-labeled to make it seem to have come from nations authorized to export honey to the US. Some of the adulterated honey was also found to contain residues of the antibiotic chloramphenicol, long banned in the US. The impetus for the fraud was purely financial , as honey fetches top dollar in this country, the major world consumer. Over a decade ago when domestic beekeepers complained that honey imports from China were seriously undercutting their business, the US imposed such stiff tariffs on Chinese honey imports that little enters the country legally any more. But the super-cheap price of honey in China has remained a lure for international exporters. Some Chinese producers seize this opportunity to increase their own profits by artificially increasing the quantity of honey available to be sold. According to the FDA investigation of this case, a number of techniques like harvesting the honey early and not letting the bees complete the process naturally were routinely used in China, along with machine-drying the honey to speed things along. ALW abetted the process and instructed its 2nd-country middlemen to add sweeteners to disguise the sour taste caused by the premature harvesting.
In order to keep the doings secret, ALW officials exhorted the young German employees sent to run the firm's US operations to use the phone, not emails, to discuss business and to conduct all communications in their native language. While the staff did restrict their discussions to the German language, they continued to use emails for correspondence. Their missives were later translated into English during the course of the FDA investigation. The federal prosecutor who worked on the case commented:
"They were extremely sophisticated and intelligent in some ways, but so sloppy in other ways. What do they think—no one can translate German?"
Earlier in the year in a less notorious case, the honey firm Nature Nate's in Texas garnered FDA censure because it violated the instructions issued by the FDA following a 2012 audit, when the company was ordered to stop advertising its honey in ways that characterized it as a drug, i.e. by making various health claims for its products. While Nate's had promised to stop the spurious marketing by Fall of 2012, an FDA follow-up in mid-2013 found that the firm continued to make these claims on its Spanish-language website, under the banner " Remedios Caseros con Miel or Honey Home Remedies ", describing such benefits (in English translation) as:
• "Food Poisoning. Blend 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar and 1 Tablespoon of North Dallas Honey dissolved in a glass of chilled water."
• "'[O]rganic honey'. A client of mine that is a doctor told me to try yours for allergy relief. It has COMPLETELY eliminated allergies for the entire household … it is our daily dose … "
A cached copy of the Spanish information on how to use Nate's honey as an arthritis remedy said:
Para la artritis – 100% Pure Raw & Unfiltered Honey naturenates.com/espanol/para-la-artritis
"Receta 1. Tome una taza de agua caliente con dos cucharadas de miel y una cucharadita de canela en polvo por la mañana y la noche. …
FDA translation: "May Help with Arthritis. Recipe 1. Take 1 cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder both morning and night. .. "
The FDA issued the new warning letter in June 2013, and Spanish version of Nature Nate's website appears to have now been taken down.
And the phenomenon of the FDA using translation as an investigative tool is hopefully now a regular practice, as a evidenced by yet another recent case, this time involving the Sundial herbal supplement company which got an FDA Warning Letter based on claims made solely in Spanish which characterized its products as drugs. As a commentator for Regulatory Affairs so aptly explained
…just because a product's unapproved claims aren't in English, that doesn't mean FDA isn't paying attention.
News Roundup
Posted in Access to Medicines, Advocacy, Conflicts of Interest, Consumer Protection, Economics of Health Care, Ethics, Global Health, Health Care Marketing, Health Care Reform, Health Insurance, Healthcare Inequalities, Prescription drugs, Promotions, Tobacco control on 9 January 2012 | Leave a Comment »
As the new year starts, some ome items of note from near and far:
The breast implant scandal strips away the glossy euphemisms of cosmetic surgery
S. Korea approves Asia's first anti-leukemia drug
Nicotine Gum and Skin Patch Face New Doubt
No Benefits for Sick Job Seekers: After battling leukemia, man is denied unemployment benefits
Opinion: Why are Washington's nonprofit health insurers sitting on huge surpluses?
"Gizmo idolatry," robotic prostatectomy, and real data
Final Thoughts from A Dying Cancer Researcher
Number of uninsured in WA hits 1 million
Drug research routinely suppressed, study authors find
FBI crackdown on unproven stem cell therapies
Health News Progress Report
Posted in Advocacy, Conflicts of Interest, Consumer Protection, Economics of Health Care, Ethics, Global Health, Health Care Marketing, Health Insurance, Military medicine, Promotions, State of Washington, Tobacco control on 17 August 2011 | 1 Comment »
Moving forward
Regence fined $100K for denying women coverage
[Washington] State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has fined Regence BlueShield $100,000 for denying contraceptive coverage to 984 women.
Regence had covered the women's use of an IUD, or intrauterine contraceptive device, but not the removal of it. When the women wanted to remove the device because it was outdated, or because they wanted to get pregnant, the insurance giant did not consider those reasons as "medically necessary," state officials said Monday.
"There's an important lesson here," Kreidler said in a statement.
"If you believe you've been unjustly denied coverage, don't just accept it, call us. Of the 984 women who were denied contraceptive coverage by Regence, only three appealed the decision – and all the denials were upheld."
He said one woman's call to his office resulted in coverage for nearly a thousand other women who were denied coverage over the span of eight years.
Going backward
Tobacco Giants Sue to Block Graphic Warning Labels
Five tobacco companies have filed suit against the U.S. government claiming that government-ordered graphic warning labels on cigarette packs violate their First Amendment rights.
Starting on Sept. 22, 2012, cigarettes sold in the U.S. will have to carry graphic images warning of the dangers of smoking. These images include a tracheotomy hole, rotting teeth, diseased lungs, and a body on an autopsy table.
The images will be accompanied by dissuasive wording on cigarettes and smoking, including "cigarettes are addictive," "cigarettes cause cancer," and "smoking can kill you." They must be displayed on at least half of the front and back of cigarette packs, and 20% of the top of the pack.
The lawsuit was filed by four of the nation's largest tobacco companies — including R.J. Reynolds Tobacco and Lorillard, and one smaller company (Sante Fe Natural Tobacco Company) — against the FDA and the Department of Health and Human Services.
The companies are seeking to prevent enforcement of the images, arguing that the government cannot legally force them to espouse an anti-smoking advocacy message….
This is yet another area of health promotion in which the US has long fallen short. Graphic warning labels on cigarette packs have been used in Canada since 2001, and dozens of other countries have followed suit.
A bit of both, local news that is national :
Army whistle-blower fights to clear name
Madigan Army Medical Center surgeon Michael Eisenhauer says his military career foundered as he exposed cozy dealings between an Army doctor and a medical-equipment manufacturer. His whistle-blowing helped lead to the criminal conviction of one doctor; but Eisenhauer is still fighting to clear his own name.
Eisenhauer detailed a cozy relationship between the medical-equipment manufacturer Boston Scientific and two Madigan cardiologists, who insisted on sole-source purchases of that company's implant devices.
The long-standing practice of drug companies and medical-equipment manufacturers offering doctors free trips, speaking honorariums and other payments is controversial. Critics say the money may often represent kickbacks for favoring a company's drugs or devices.
Still, in civilian practices such payments are generally considered legal. In the military, however, doctors are prohibited from taking such payments.
"Military doctors must owe their allegiance to the soldiers and families they treat — not to drug companies or makers of medical devices," said U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan in a statement announcing the plea deal reached with Davis.
"That is why we have a bright line rule: doctors employed by the government cannot accept payments or gratuities from an outside source — especially one that is seeking government business."


text: I know you are sad. Laguna Beach Season 3 has concluded. (You know you watch it. I just started watching it in Season 2 and it was a male that turned me on to it. Don't deny it. You watch it. AND YOU LOVE IT!) But don't worry. It will resume filming in December and will presumably be back on the air soon thereafter to fill the lives of way too many people who are officially too old to be watching this show (me included). In the interim, I would just like to give a little shine to Cami Edwards from Laguna Beach Season 3. She integrated Laguna Beach! (Season 3 has other minorities [finally], but Cami appeared in Season 2, so she was first, bitches.) Cami may officially say that she is 3/4 White and 1/4 Black, but I'll claim her as one of my own, cause that's just what Black people do. Anyway, to each their own. She can identify however way she likes. It's her life. Anyhoo, not only did Cami's extremely large breasts provide a distraction from boring ass Tessa, she was the highlight of the show. Cami is kinda mean, but extremely funny. If she is not the narrator for next season, she will surely be more prominently featured. The Cami and Kyndra show is not to be missed. Hopefully, Cami will sport a regular Black girl weave in Season 4 instead of those awful Paris Hilton style extensions. (While you are busy claiming yourself to be 3/4 White, you are missing out on extensions that will look waaaaayyyy better than those clip-on extensions and Kyndra will be jealous that she couldn't rock them if she wanted to. You probably won't have to push the Range all the way to Compton or anything, but you'll probably have to look outside of Laguna Beach for a proper stylist. This applies to you too, Nicole Richie.) Cami is supposedly miffed that she was portrayed as being so mean, but I hope she won't turn into a wallflower. Cami, you are a scene stealer, the Dwight Schrute of Laguna Beach, so to speak. Know your worth, girlfriend.


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WASHINGTON (AP) - A House panel has endorsed giving military commanders the authority to prosecute rapes and other serious crimes.
On a narrow 34-28 vote late Wednesday, the House Armed Services Committee rejected a measure that would have stripped the authority from commanders and given it to seasoned, independent prosecutors.
The vote came as the panel worked through a marathon session crafting a $601 billion defense policy bill for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.
The committee was expected to wrap up the bill by day's end.
The emotionally charged debate over sexual assault involved two of the female war veterans in the House - Reps. Tammy Duckworth and Tulsi Gabbard. Both voted to take the authority from commanders.
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|Twice a year with Trend Union, Lidewij tours the world to present her fashion and interiors trends audiovisuals, starting in Paris and then visiting Stockholm, Copenhagen, London, Amsterdam, Tokyo, New York, Los Angeles, Sao Paolo, Capetown and more. Lidewij also makes trend presentations upon request for companies, industry associations or institutions.With her team, Lidewij has created trend forums and audiovisuals which have remained imprinted in the minds of the textile and design community through installations for Première Vision in the 90′s and more recently for Pitti Filati, Pratotrade and Moda Pelle.
Since she has been nominated as Chairwoman of the Design Academy Eindhoven, this already well-known institution has gained reputation with her vision on the future of education coupled with her knowledge of design and industry. Exhibitions are regularly organized in Eindhoven with the Graduation Show or during major events such as Milan's Salone del Mobile.
Expressing her increasing involvment in art and design, Lidewij also curates exhibitions such as The Archeology of the Future in Paris and at Designhuis in Eindhoven The Netherlands, or World of Folk in Stavanger Norway.


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- Publisher UFO Interactive
- Platform Wii
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The infamous and wretched Balloon Thief has stolen all the seasons, and it's up to you to save them, one balloon at a time! Use the Wii Remote to aim with pinpoint accuracy and create chains of bursting balloons, or turn the Remote sideways and use a classic control scheme. Play through the challenging Story Mode and watch as Earth's seasons return, one by one. Compete in any of 200 different puzzles in Puzzle Mode, each one certain to keep your brain popping. Take on the computer in Vs. CPU Mode, or grab a buddy and go head to head. You can even control the different settings, making each game different!
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GamesRadar Review (6.0 out of 10)
Balloon Pop Puzzle fans get spoiled by a budget Wii release that isn't complete trash On most consoles, a simple, casual puzzler like Balloon Pop might not seem like a good deal for $20. But, when compared to the usual Wii dreck that goes for a pair of Hamiltons, this u...more
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The multiplayer is pretty fun along with puzzle mode but just for a little while like until level 20. The design is geared to new gamers (about 10 year olds). I regret renting this. Rent Luxor that is 10x the game!!!more
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The Utica Covered Bridge is a Burr arch truss covered bridge which crosses Fishing Creek. The wood bridge, constructed of large hand hewn members, is a combination of the wooden arch and a multiple post truss pattern, called a Burr truss. The bridge, which is 101 feet in length, crosses the creek in two spans. Small painted advertisements of local merchants are still visible on the interior rafters of the bridge. The decking and clapboarding are nearly identical to the Roddy Road Bridge and Loys Station Bridge, two other covered bridges in Frederick County. The Utica Bridge originally spanned the Monocacy in the current location of the Devilbiss Bridge, having been built in 1834, but was badly damaged during the 1889 flood. The surviving half of the bridge was disassembled and moved by wagon to Utica and reassembled over Fishing Creek in 1891. The wooden stringers were replaced with steel in 1934 but corrosion had reduced the load capacity of the bridge to only two tons by the time it was renovated again in December 1996-May 1997.
The Roddy Road, Loys Station, and Utica Bridges are three of only eight remaining covered bridges in the state of Maryland. Until the introduction of the steel truss bridge technology in the mid 19th century, most of the crossings in the county were wood truss structures, later covered for protection from the elements. At least 52 such structures once graced the landscape of the state; but storms, fires, and progress have claimed almost all of them. Preservation of the remaining structures as examples of 19th century bridge engineering techniques is extremely important to the history of Frederick County and the state of Maryland. The three bridges provide a good comparative study of wood bridge truss techniques, as each displays a different truss design. The Utica Bridge has a Burr truss, named after Theodore Burr, who patented the design in 1817.


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Suggestive of lace realized into metal, filigree is delicate jewel work comprised of curled, twisted and plaited fine pliable threads of metal sometimes soldered together to form a desired shape or object.
Graduated in size, nineteen marvelously crafted silver filigree balls have been joined with simple elongated oval links of silver. Twirls, curves, scrolls and floral motifs of hand fabricated filigree wire work have been layered one upon the other creating a complexity of design and greater depth that most filigree work does not display.
Although large and chunky in proportion, the ornate silver orbs are hollow. Consequently, the necklace is light on the neck and a perfect length to wear with most necklines.
A number of provincial areas in Germany and the surrounding countries, especially those of Eastern Europe have long traditions of silver filigree work. Somewhat similar examples can be found in the German book "Alter baüerlicher Schmuck" by Gislind Ritz.
Measurements: 19 inches (48 cm) in length; largest bead is 3/4 of an inch (1.8 cm) in diameter and the smallest is 1/8 of an inch (0.7 cm) in diameter. This necklace has a weight of 54.9 grams (35.3 dwt).
Hallmarks: Silver marked on clasp. See photos.
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Some documentation for SQL Azure has been released on MSDN at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee336279.aspx and upon reading there are some interesting nuggets of information that are worth calling out.
Under a section headed "Key benefits of the service" the following statement appears:
Scalability A key advantage of SQL Azure is the ease with which you can scale your solution. After partitioning your data, the service scales as your data grows.
A key advantage of SQL Azure is the ease with which you can scale your solution. After partitioning your data, the service scales as your data grows.
Hmmm…there's two seemingly contradictory statements in there, "ease" and "partitioning your data". Last time I looked there was nothing particularly easy about partitioning data, certainly not when it is going to be partitioned across multiple databases. I wonder if the captain of the Titanic proudly declared "Sailing to New York will be easy once we're past all those meddlesome icebergs"!
Another name for this partitioning technique is sharding for which Dare Obasanjo has a great discussion up at Building Scalable Databases: Pros and Cons of Various Database Sharding Schemes. Dare says database sharding is:
the process of splitting up a database across multiple machines to improve the scalability of an application
the process of splitting up a database across multiple machines to improve the scalability of an application
which is exactly what SQL Azure proposes except that they use the word "partitioning" rather than "splitting" and its across multiple virtual instances rather than multiple machines.
Dare talks about numerous disadvantages of sharding but the key one is that you lose the benefit of referential integrity (RI) which is, to my mind, THE main reason for using a relational database in the first place. Let's take a look at a simple example. Suppose (incredibly hypothetically) that Amazon adopted SQL Azure and chose to shard its product catalogue across multiple instances; they then face the very real situation where it is not possible to have full RI between their products, customers and the orders that link them together. An order would most likely contain products from different shards therefore which shard should the order live on? Maybe Amazon could shard the order line items according by product but how do they enforce RI back to the order header and, onward, to the customer? Clearly Amazon can't enforce RI across shards so they have to use some different data storage mechanism in which case why bother using SQL Azure at all?
This is an extreme case but its one that you have to consider when using SQL Azure and the problem is exacerbated when you consider that the maximum size of a database in SQL Azure is 10GB. "Oh, you want to store your new product in my database? You say it'll only use up 5KB of storage? No can do, you're maxed out! Sorry!" (Although arguably the 10GB limit is an advantage because at least your shard's maximum limit is absolute rather than theoretical.)
There are of course solutions to these problems and they generally involve writing your application to workaround these limitations. Doing that is, however, an expensive and time-consuming undertaking which is something anyone adopting SQL Azure needs to be aware of and you won't find it written down anywhere in the SQL Azure documentation.
Be aware, that's all I'm saying! If your database is not going to grow anywhere near 10GB then SQL Azure might well be a good fit for you.
Careful Jamie! I have discovered that if you point this out too much that you can becme unpopular very quickly. Then again, maybe you have a more friendly demeanour than me.
I asked this question on the forums ad it remained unanswered for 4 months.
Answered, and marked as answered by the moderator. The long answer (does SDS scale > 10GB per instance) is 'partitioning' and the short answer is 'no'
At the scale of Amazon it's quite normal to lose in order to gain. I believe Amazon were strong adopters of Brewer's CAP theory so I expect they gave up on consistency in favour of availability and partitioning some time ago.
Simon's right - the current generation of cloud offerings probably do require too much physical knowledge to be considered "pure cloud".
As this relates to the 10GB limit I see this in a slightly different light. To me it's a building block. A manual RAC type solution if you will. Azure is crying out for a layer over the top to fan the data dynamically - and the person that builds this the most effectively will probably have Microsoft knocking on their door soon after. Dynamic positioning of data on SQL Azure in 1.0? No. Dynamic positioning of data on SQL Azure 3.0? Now you are talking.
Hi Jamie
I dont think its fair to say if your database is over 10GB SQL Azure is not for you. All the limitations of SQL Azure really mean is that you need to think carefully about your partition strategy in order to scale effectively. But can SQL Azure achieve mass scale? I think so.
Partitioning has always been a reasonable strategy for dealing with scaling issues in SQL Server; the difference here is that you have no other option, because you can't scale up the hardware SQL Azure is running on.
I think the feature missing in SQL Azure is being able to treat all your partitions as a single SQL database - so automatically query against the partition set. Maybe this is a feature request for v.Next of SQL Azure?
Funny thing is, the same constraints apply to Windows Azure table storage, which forces partitioning on you - but no one seems to be complaining about that.


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The Godfather: Cultural Enrichment or Co-Dependence?
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Bank of America (BAC) shares were higher Thursday following an agreement to pay $335 million to settle housing discrimination claims, but the high cost of the settlement is a negative for the bank, according to one analyst.
"It raises questions about the ultimate cost of legal settlements related to Countrywide," wrote Erik Oja, analyst at S&P Capital IQ.
Bank of America has already recognized some $21 billion in mortgage-related losses and litigation expenses, much of it related to Countrywide, which Bank of America acquired in 2008. In addition to the $21 billion in charges it has taken so far, Bank of America has set aside another $16.2 billion against estimated future losses. Credit Suisse analyst Moshe Orenbuch estimates that even in a worst case, the bank would only need to cough up an additional $3 billion for a total -- of just under $41 billion.However, Orenbuch's estimates appear to rely on Bank of America getting a judge to approve a high-profile mortgage settlement for $8.5 billion. That settlement, involving several high-profile institutional investors, including Pimco, Metlife (MET), Blackrock (BLK) and Goldman Sachs (GS), among others, has been widely contested by parties including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.. Orenbuch did not respond to a request for comment. While Orenbuch has an "outperform" rating on Bank of America and an $11 price target, Oja rates it "hold," with a price target of $8. Interestingly, however, Orenbuch has a 2012 earnings target of $1.10, more bearish than Oja's $1.41 2012 target. While Orenbuch's target implies Bank of America would trade at 10 times earnings, Oja estimates a multiple of just 5.7. Bank of America shares were at up more than 4.59% to $5.47 on Thursday afternoon, 3.9 times Oja's 2012 projections and nearly five times those of Orenbuch. -- Written by Dan Freed in New York.
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7 Signs to Tell If a Man is Attracted to You
"Is he attracted to me?" A question that virtually every woman alive must have asked at some point in their life, if only of themselves. It can involve a great deal of agonizing and doubt. However, according to psychologists and body language experts there are a few signs to look for that are absolute giveaways. This applies for you too boys, by the way. Women exhibit very similar signs when they are attracted to some-one. Here are seven signs to tell that a man is attracted to you.
1.) The Eyes Have It
When we are attracted to some-one, certain chemical and hormonal responses occur within our body over which we have no control. One of these is in the eyes and the dilation, or widening, of our pupils. The body's reaction that causes this is similar to that which causes increased heart beat, breathing rate and nervousness.
It has been suggested that the widening of the pupils means we can see more of what we like.
Of course this isn't a fool-proof method as the environment you are in will dictate the eye's response too. Darkened rooms will mean the pupil expands and bright sunlight will mean it contracts or grows smaller.
Eye contact is another indicator but this one gets a bit more confusing. In most cases, some-one seeking constant eye contact with you will signal attraction. We don't give long lingering looks to things we dislike. However, lack of eye contact can also mean attraction, particularly if the person in question is shy or very nervous.
2.) Showing Attraction through Body Positioning
Another tell tale sign is something we all do and are often totally unaware of. When we are talking to some-one we like or are attracted to we will lean our upper body towards them. We also position ourselves in different ways. Completely face to face signals greater attraction than turning our body sideways to some-one. Watch people in cafés, restaurants or at work and you will be amazed at what you observe.
It is no secret that close physical contact shows intimacy and the leaning in towards some-one is a step in that direction. It is a subconscious invitation to intimacy.
3.) Mimicry as an Attraction Signal
This can be great fun to observe. When we are attracted to some-one we subconsciously mimic their actions and posture. If you lean forward and rest your chin on your hand and he does the same you can take it as read that something is going on. If you lean back in your chair and he repeats the action then doubt no more, there is definite attraction here.
A word of warning on this one – the sort of attraction that leads to mimicry isn't always sexual. We will sometimes perform these mimicked actions when we are in the presence of some-one we admire or greatly respect.
If you have noticed mimicry from the man you have your eye on it's a good start but look out for one of the other signs too before jumping to any conclusions.
4.) Open Hands as a Sign of Attraction
According to body language experts, we never voluntarily expose our palms to some-one unless we are inviting intimacy and feel completely comfortable in their presence. It is somewhat similar to the animal instincts of a cat for example, which will only expose its stomach when feeling completely safe and at ease.
Many of our body language gestures come from the deeply buried animal part of us and hark back to the days when man was a hunter-gatherer.
We touch people with the palm of our hands, we hold up our hands to show submissiveness, we use our hands to gesture when we talk to emphasize a point; our hands are an extremely expressive part of us and will come into play a great deal when we are attracted to some-one.
5.) Excuses for Physical Contact
This leads on from the point above. Some people are far more comfortable than others with physical contact. If the man you have your eye on is constantly putting his arm round people or touching them on the arm when he talks then you can't use this as much of an indicator. However, if the man you are attracted to isn't overly physical with others but never misses an opportunity of leaning in close when he talks to you, brushing against you or placing his hand on you, then you can take it as a sign that he is attracted to you.
6.) Man Flirting Signs
Some people are incurable flirts. They offer the same treatment to every woman they come into contact with no matter what age and no matter whether or not they are attracted to them. Again, observe how the man who has caught your eye behaves with others. Is it only you he flirts with or are you one of many?
People flirt in different ways especially if they are not particularly skilled practitioners. As strange as it sounds some men will poke fun at the person they are attracted to. It is a way of getting their attention and singling out the person they like. Admittedly this isn't always flattering but don't dismiss derision as dislike. Of course it depends on the level of ribbing involved and only you can be the judge on how you accept and react to this type of treatment.
7.) Chance Encounters
People will find all sorts of excuses to be in the same place at the same time as people they are attracted to. If you suddenly find that you are bumping into the man you like anywhere and everywhere, it may be that he has initiated these encounters on purpose.
So these were the 7 signs which can tell if a man is attracted to you. Once you are aware of certain tell-tale signals you will quite possibly start spotting them more often, not just with regards to yourself but in others. Observing body language of men can be fascinating and enlightening on many levels. And remember, while more overt gestures such as flirting are conscious, many of the others are subconscious and therefore harder to hide. The next time you are agonizing over the question of whether or not a man is attracted to you, you may have some secret ammunition for solving the riddle.
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SEATTLE ( TheStreet) -- Dendreon (DNDN) shares took another spin on the volatility roller coaster Monday after the U.S. agency in charge of Medicare posted voting questions for an upcoming advisory panel scheduled to assess the company's prostate cancer therapy Provenge.
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is asking a panel of advisors on Nov. 17 to assess Dendreon's Provenge as a treatment for patients with metastatic prostate cancer.
To date, Dendreon has said it is seeing very little pushback from regional Medicare carriers towards reimbursement for Provenge, which costs $93,000 a treatment. However, that could change depending on the outcome of the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) meeting.Voting questions for the Nov. 17 panel were posted to the CMS web site Monday. The questions ask the panel members to use a 1-5 scale to identify their confidence level in Provenge's ability to improve overall survival, control disease related symptoms and lessen the burden associated with cancer therapy, among other questions. Both on-label and off-label use of Provenge is being examined, according to the panel quesitions. Dendreon shares fell 4% to $40.95 just before 1 p.m ET when the Medicare panel questions were posted to the agency's web site. The stock has since rebounded and is down just 10 cents on the day to unchanged for the day at $42.48. Reaction to the new Provenge development was mixed. The Medicare voting questions on Provenge were "Exactly what we expected," said Ramsey Baghdadi, a healthcare policy analyst with Prevision Policy and Concept Capital. Baghdadi added, "CMS has been steadfast not only that they would look at the off-label use of the therapy, but they also emphasized in their announcement that they would be looking at the on-label use. We always thought the positive reaction to the original MEDCAC announcement was odd and the negative reaction to this is equally odd because CMS telegraphed that this is exactly what was coming." ISI Group biotech analyst Mark Schoenebaum was more cautious in his initial assessment. "Surprisingly, many of the questions focus on efficacy in the on-label indication. It asks the panel to rank efficacy on a scale of 1-5, leaving the possibility of an ambiguous outcome. This is the first time we've seen Medicare analyze the efficacy of a drug. This could have important read-across to the entire sector, and plays into pricing themes that have emerged in the last year," he said in an email to clients.
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