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Trek to the summit of Mt Toubkal, North Africa's highest peak, on this Moroccan adventure that will also have you exploring the atmospheric souqs of Marrakech.
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Watch the snow-covered peaks of the High Atlas emerge in the distance as you leave the chaos of Marrakech's medina behind. Experience a slice of Berber culture while staying at a typical Berber house in the village of Aremd.
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Set off for North Africa's highest peak – Mt Toubkal. At 4167 m, reaching the summit is quite the achievement. And after scrambling up the final climb, be rewarded by some extensive views of the entire Atlas range, before descending to Neltner for the night.
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Return to Marrakech, polish up your bargaining skills and hit the souqs. From leather goods, pottery and carpets, to woodwork, jewellery and fragrant spices, it's a beautiful madness that swallows you whole. Escape the bazaar for a few hours to discover Marrakech's other attractions: the Bahai Palace, the Saadian tombs or perhaps the tropical gardens at Jardin Majorelle. Return to the square before dusk to watch the Djemaa el-Fna transform into a foodie's delight.
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Many different types of implants are used to fix fractures of the hip, which are close to the hip joint (intracapsular fractures). Implants are used to stabilise the bone during healing thereby reducing the chance of the bones slipping out of line. They consist of either screws or pins and may have an additional side plate attached, which is fixed to the bone.
This review of randomised controlled trials included 30 studies involving more than 6000 participants. Most of the trials were poorly reported and had flaws in their methods that could have affected their results. Few trials tested the same comparison. Most of the results for the 25 separate comparisons, frequently tested within one trial only, failed to show that one implant was better than the other under comparison. There was a consistent finding of one serious complication (avascular necrosis) with the sliding hip screw in comparison with five different types of cancellous screws. However, this was not reflected in a decrease in re-operations for this group. Additionally, the sliding hip screw was found to take longer to insert and to have an increased operative blood loss compared with multiple screws or pins.
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Splinter Cell: Blacklist's Steam version won't launch in many territories - report
Some buyers of the Steam version of Splinter Cell: Blacklist are reportedly not able to launch the game.6
Guacamelee Gold Edition Lucha Libres onto Steam Today
Drinkbox Studios announced that Guacamelee! is hitting Steam today with a special edition dubbed "The Gold Edition."0
PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate hits Steam August 26th
PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate is heading to Steam on August 26th. The game is an upgraded version of Q-Games' PixelJunk Monsters, available on PlayStation Network.1
Papo & Yo heading to Steam next month
The previously PSN-exclusive Papo & Yo, a game about coping with an abusive parent, will be released on Steam on April 18, Game Informer has learned. The game's creator, Vander Caballero, is excited, GI says, to put the game in front of a new audience which could be helped by playing it.0
Steam concurrent users growing by 300% compared to last year
When you registered for Steam, did you tell your friends to do the same? Did they tell their friends? Valve's digital distribution platform is going from strength-to-strength, boasting a 300% growth rate across the last year.13
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon finally takes off on PC
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Enhanced Edition is finally available for PC players to enjoy. Developed by Project Aces', release comes long after the console version's October 2011 arrival.1
Civ V: "One World" expansion spotted on Steam Apps Database
Civilization V is rumoured to be receiving a new set of DLC. A listing for an expansion named "One World" exists on the Steam Apps Database, and was spotted by an eagle-eyed member of the 2K forum.1
2013 – the year PC gaming disrupts the console business
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Linux requirements appear for some Steam games
Some game pages have been updated on Steam by Valve to include Linux system requirements, perhaps hinting that an official Steam for Linux launch is approaching.7
Weekend PC deals include Prototype, a THQ pack, Orcs Must Die! 2, more
Next week may contain the biggest shopping day of the year, but that doesn't mean there aren't good deals to be had on games this weekend, especially in the PC sector.2
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A Vote That Counts
Meet Alan Friedman, he's my friend and he's running for senate. He's #17 on the ballot. Alan is one of the most trustworthy people I've ever met in my life. He genuinely cares about the people, especially those that can't help themselves.
Alan and I have many opposing political views. I'm a Republican, he's running for the Green Party. But we also agree on some very important issues.
Check out his platform and comment in.
1) Reduce senate size from 15 seats down to seven. This can be done gradually over several elections. For instance in 2014 our populace votes for 13 seats, in 2016 for 11 seats, in 2018 for 9 seats and by 2020 the VI votes on only 7 seats (3 STX, 3 STT and 1 Senator at Large) to write laws for the territory. Reason: Our current elected official payroll is unsustainable for such a small population.
My comments: I agree, the waste here in the USVI is inexcusable, why do we need that many senators, driving around in free cars, raiding their expense accounts for only 100,000 people? Makes sense to me!
2) Reduce power bills. This can be done by introducing more dual use generators, aid our territory's ability to import liquid natural gas while prioritizing its storage facilities and not take any option of the table when it comes to our islands' power generation. Reason: Each administration has passed this problem onto the next. It's time to legitimately invest in our relief.
My comments: Kicking the can down the road is par for the course here in the USVI. And the average USVI citizen just can't afford alternative energy, read my article here on the real costs of solar: http://www.stthomasblog.com/2012/01/26/for-all-people-saying-just-go-solar/
3) I will not rely on legislation to make a difference in our community. I've pledged to donate 20% of my senate salary to The Family Resource Center, a non-profit organization committed to helping victims of domestic violence & sexual assault. I also promise to turn down government vehicles, gas allowances and the countless other perks enjoyed by those we've elected to serve the public. Reason: Why wait for a law to obligate our senators to reduce what we all agree is too high a salary? Our leaders should be expected to lead by example.
My comments: How many other greedy senators would pledge this? They expect us all to sacrifice yet they are the second highest paid senators in the US, only behind California. True greed is what is killing the USVI.
4) Introduce a local version of Megan's Law which requires any person convicted of a sex crime against children to notify local law enforcement upon arrival to The U.S. Virgin Islands. This legislature will also require our authorities to inform victims of the release of their attacker from prison. Reason: Sex crimes in The USVI need to be addressed and dealt with head on. There is no excuse for turning a blind eye to this horrible issue in our community.
My comments: Although not at the top of my personal agenda this is a great idea.
5) Focus on assisting local businesses to thrive through even-handed tax enforcement instead of increasing collections on honest tax payers. Taxes should be a shared burden. Assist in a mandatory revamp of our licensing process to make it easier and cheaper to establish and maintain businesses of all sizes. Reason: Too many business owners are doubly burdened by WAPA and Gross Tax Receipts while government bureaucracy places obstacles instead of helpful measures in their path. I WILL NOT RAISE TAXES. Instead, I will ensure everyone pays their fair share so the weight is more evenly distributed.
My comments: Ironically I wrote an article on this subject back in 2011 entitled The Comical Adventures Of Obtaining A New Business License In St. Thomas US Virgin Islands. You can read it here: http://www.stthomasblog.com/2011/03/28/the-comical-adventure-of-obtaining-a-new-business-license-in-st-thomas-us-virgin-islands/. It's a joke. And of course how many Safari drivers actually pay taxes on ALL their wages? We all know many cheat the system whilst other honest businesses pay their fair share.
How does that platform sound to you? Clear, concise and he's not trying to solve every issue all at once.
Check him out in his debate with Senator Malone and Carol Berry:
Here are some questions from the St. Thomas Source to candidate Alan Friedman #17 on the ballot:
Senatorial Election Questions:
1. If you knew a colleague was taking or soliciting a bribe or bribes or otherwise acting outside of the law, would you reporter him or her to the proper authorities?
Yes. I have done it before and would do it again.
2. Should your public life be a reflection of your private life?
I'm sure there are many who would answer "yes" to this question. I'm not one of them. Bluntly stated, my public life is public and my private life is none of anyone's business.
3. What is your record of volunteer service to the community? Name four organizations or efforts you have served without being paid or otherwise compensated.
Most of us could do more to contribute to our community. I feel like I'm one of those people. However, as a radio station manager I've had multiple opportunities to donate my time, my energy and my expertise to many organizations over the past decade. These include:
- Donating radio time for The Boys & Girls' Club (on STX & STT) and The Family Resource Center of STT.
- Distributing toys to the Nana Baby Home, Kidscope and our hospital during the holiday season along with the "Toys for Tots" campaign (spearheaded by The US Marines)
- My wife & I foster dogs on behalf of the Humane Society and feature them on our station until we find them a good home.
- We're heavily involved in Rotary East's fund raising "Cinco de Mayo" Chihuahua races and multiple Breast Cancer fund-raisers.
4. Should government officials travel on public money? If yes, should the miles acquired belong to the public to be used for the public good; i.e. students' travel?
Government officials sometimes need to use public money on business-related travel. It stands to reason that the miles earned should be donated back to the public. I think students or our representing athletes would benefit greatly from being recipients of these miles.
5. Do you feel it is your responsibility as an elected official to show up for scheduled meetings on time and stay at the meetings for the duration? Will you pledge to do that without fail?
Sadly, some elected officials enjoy "full-time" salaries but have a "part-time" work ethic. It is important that this changes. If I were to conduct myself this way in the private sector, I would've gone out of business years ago. I gladly pledge to show up for scheduled meetings on time and stay for the duration.
6. Would you support an anti-vendor statute that would prohibit churches and other nonprofit organizations from soliciting dollars from elected officials for the nonprofit organizations' events?
The separation of church and state is important to me. However, I think it's a mistake to group non-profit organizations or any effort that assists with local causes, in this statute. There must be a balance. I wouldn't want a government agency tasked with the delicate matter of sheltering abused children, much like I wouldn't want our laws to be written by a priest. Government grants are often required for non-profit organizations to remain active. I would need to read the "anti-vendor statute" proposed in order to properly answer your question.
7. Yes or no – are you in favor of a Chief Financial Officer as proposed by Delegate Donna Christensen?
Yes. I'm in favor of obtaining an independent third party to determine the budget available for our government's annual expenditures. This level of organization & accountability would be a step in the right direction for the territory. However, as Mrs. Christensen pointed out, a CFO bill would not "be a cure all for what ails the Virgin Islands" and it must be implemented with checks & balances (no pun intended) and administered watchfully. If it's not, it wouldn't be the first time The Virgin Islands fall victim to well intentioned legislation.
8. Have you ever been arrested? If yes, please explain.
Yes. As a college student I was wrongfully arrested for trespassing onto my own property (much like Henry Louis Gates but without the "Beer Summit"), all charges were dropped.
9. The electorate already voted in a non-binding referendum in favor of a smaller Legislature. Would you vote to reduce the size of the Legislature to no more than nine senators? Would you sponsor or co-sponsor such a bill?
No. I'm strongly in favor of reducing the size of the senate down to seven, not nine. Not only would I sponsor or co-sponsor the bill to reduce senate size, I would happily relinquish my seat to facilitate its dissolution.
If you like what Alan Firedman stands for please share this article, copy the URL link at the top and post to your Facebook pages. Alan Friedman won't be winning votes by having the best "Fish Fry", he'll do it with hard work, a grassroots effort and your word of mouth.
Vote for Alan Friedman if you want honest change, #17 on the ballot.
You can view his Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/AlanFriedmanSTTSenate.


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Telemarketing's Place in Today's Circulation Lineup
For some publishers, telemarketing plays a key role in audience building and maintenance. For others, it is more of a second, third, or fourth-string player. What's clear is that telemarketing's current standing in a circulator's lineup of tools depends on the function it's expected to perform.
Hoyt Publishing uses it mostly for renewals and new-name acquisitions. To Patricia McGuinness, director of audience development at Hoyt, the tool is primary. "Right now, it seems to be the most cost-effective way to get the names we need in the most efficient way possible," she says. "Telemarketing fell out of favor when e-mail first came on because e-mail's cheap and easy at less than $1 per order. But, at the end of a long audit cycle, telemarketing is the way we go to get our numbers by the audit issue."
Hoyt's response rates for e-mail have fallen to about 6 percent, while cover tips have fallen from 10-15 percent to 3-6 percent, at $4.50-$10 per order. Direct mail response, with its long turnaround and high cost per order, has also fallen, while telemarketing has shown a 50-60 percent conversion rate on renewals, at $3-$3.50 per order—significantly more than e-mail but, McGuinness says, "the response rates really tell the story."
Meanwhile, Meredith Corp. uses telemarketing "significantly less than five or six years ago," says senior consumer marketing director Jon Macarthy. "We had abandoned it completely as a new business tool before the laws like the Do Not Call list changed, partially because of the changes but also because, as a source of profitability, it was not making it high in our triage of sources."
Now, Meredith uses the tool on a selective basis, mostly for people who responded positively to telephone campaigns in the past and mostly for current subscription retention for consumers and on demo and requalifications for its few controlled books like Successful Farming. "It fits in for certain groups, making it an economically viable resource," says Macarthy, "but it's pretty far down on our list."
John Rockwell—vice president of Audience Development, Chemical Division, for Access Intelligence—has had mixed results. "For controlled reverification, telemarketing is far and away the best way. It works amazingly well for people in engineering and industrial spaces like ours." His prior experience with IT titles, however, showed different results. "Readers were pushed to register online. Even telemarketing pushed them to online."
Telemarketing for paid, though, is in another league, and Rockwell is "on the fence" about its effectiveness and cost efficiency. "It seems to be going the way of direct mail," says Rockwell. "It was stronger as a source for paid in the past. It's maybe 60 percent as effective as it was at its peak, in the late nineties and early 2000s. There's been a downturn in the ability to convert and renew people via the phone." Other channels like search engine marketing and field agents seem to be working better to Rockwell.
The disparity between paid versus controlled points to a basic issue with telemarketing. "It's the same reason direct mail is not working," Rockwell says. "People don't buy over the phone for hard offers anymore. There are too many options to buy, for leisure or business. There's a general malaise in these types of push marketing vehicles. In a business setting, people are comfortable answering demographic questions over the phone."


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NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (May 5, 2008) - Thanks to the utilization of the newest scanning technology, it now takes less than a minute for Morton Plant North Bay to provide less invasive, faster and more comfortable diagnostic procedures.
The 64-slice computed tomography (CT) scanner features the fastest gantry rotation in the imaging industry – 0.33 seconds per rotation – to produce high-quality, three-dimensional images of the entire chest in just 20 seconds that results in a number of patient benefits.
"As part of our commitment to providing the best in health care, this cutting-edge technology gives the Pasco Community access to the fastest, most effective scanning system available," said Morton Plant North Bay Hospital Chief Operating Officer John Couris. "This innovation is a continuation of our ultimate goal, which is providing the best health care for our patients."
Instead of an invasive procedure such as heart catheterization, or an angiogram, a single scan can be used to assess the status and function of coronary arteries, including plaque evaluation and stent patency.
In addition, the scanning speed requires patients to hold their breath for only 20 seconds for a full scan, a benefit for children and the elderly.
Faster results also lead to quicker diagnosis, earlier treatment, and possible heart attack prevention, along with reduced need for overnight hospital stay, leading to reduced medical expenses.
"The 64-slice CT helps pinpoint disease earlier and gives doctors more information to plan and track appropriate treatment," Couris said. "The detailed images created by the 64-slice scanner make it possible for physicians to spot things that can't be seen in images from older scanners, including the narrowing of artery walls that can cause a heart attack."
The 64-slice CT, called Siemens Medical Solutions's new SOMATOM™ Sensation Cardiac 64, was introduced on June 25, 2004 at Stanford University's 6th Annual International Symposium.
Established in 1965, Morton Plant North Bay Hospital is a 122-bed facility committed to improving the health of everyone it serves. Morton Plant North Bay's stroke care program has received the highest level of recognition - the Gold Seal of ApprovalTM for Primary Stroke Care from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). The hospitals of Morton Plant Mease Health Care are part of the first group of hospitals nationally to have earned re-certification of the Gold Seal of Approval™ for stroke care from the Joint Commission. In 2008, the hospital was awarded Magnet Designation for the second time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the most prestigious national recognition of excellence in nursing care. Morton Plant North Bay Hospital is located at 6600 Madison Street, New Port Richey, Fla., (727) 842-8468.
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Getting Mileage From The Sun
Combine Chicago's reputation as a leader in green initiatives by its consistently adopting innovative environmental solutions with the park district's motto, "Open Active Green Connected," and the result is leadership in progressive environmental stewardship.
"We have 52 BigBelly solar-powered trash cans along the lakefront and in neighborhood parks; recycling in all of the parks, facilities and field houses; the field houses are powered by 25-percent green power," says Brendan Daley, director of Green Initiatives for the park district, which manages over 7,700 acres of land covering 570 parks. "We also have lawnmowers powered by propane, and a fleet of hybrid vehicles including golf carts, Priuses, SUVs, pickup trucks and Segways."
Charging A Fleet
Like many other cities and parks in the United States, Chicago is opting for fleets comprised of electric vehicles. The need for recharging stations is increasing as the number of these vehicles increases. Add in the number of commuters switching to electric vehicles, and it is important for cities and parks to find a way to recharge these vehicles without creating environmental problems.
After Carbon Day Automotive was commissioned by Chicago's 26-member 2016 Olympic bid committee to create an electric-vehicle charging infrastructure, it hired Adrian Smith+Gordon Gill Architecture, which specializes in the design of high-performance, energy-efficient and sustainable architecture, to help design the Solar Plug.
"Our goal is to create a zero-emissions transportation infrastructure. The Solar Plug brings together the ChargePoint Network system with Networked Smart Grid Charging Stations from Coulomb Technologies," says Scott Emalfarb, director of marketing for Carbon Day Automotive, specializing in network electric-vehicle charging stations utilizing the ChargePoint Network and working with retailers, municipalities, utilities and property owners. "Chicago is a very progressive city in sustainable technology, and the park district took the initiative to offer this solar-powered charging station not only for fleet vehicles but for the public as well."
"The solar plug-in station incorporates a bi-directional meter connected to the software-driven network, and is the only Smart Grid charging station available to the public," says Brian Levine, vice president of Carbon Day Automotive. "The two-car station delivers 3.2 kilowatts of solar power that it pulls in from 12 solar panels located on the roof." Additionally, the station owner can log in and see in real time how much energy is flowing in or out.
Up And Running
The station was initially installed at the city's west side Douglas Park, but in mid-2010 it was moved to Northerly Island, located near the bustling metro and tourist area of Lake Shore Drive, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Solider Field and other major cultural attractions. The new location provides greater exposure in a higher traffic area.
The initial installation took about three months and cost $62,000 dollars, which was paid for through capital funding.
"It is a functional product as well as a demonstration to show that you can drive a car by using the energy of the sun," says Daley. "We partnered closely with Commonwealth Edison to make sure the infrastructure meets its standards since the Northerly Island location will be connected to the grid."
Artistic And Functional
Artistic isn't probably the first term that pops into one's head when regarding a piece of transportation infrastructure as technical as a solar-powered, electric-vehicle recharging station, that can also charge users a fee for usage and is tied to the electrical Smart Grid. "What surprised me the most was how the station looks like a piece of art," says Daley. "It is functional and it is an attractive-looking piece of equipment."
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Hotel description Danesfield House Hotel and Spa
Danesfield House Hotel and Spa is a magnificent tudor style mansion which stands high on the hilltop with breathtaking views across the winding River Thames to the Chiltern Hills. Within 65 acres of beautiful parkland, this country retreat has an award-winning restaurant, an excellent spa and is just 45 minutes from London. The recently redecorated public areas include the aptly titled Grand Hall. The Conde Nast Johansens Award Winning Spa, hailed as one of the best in the country, offers a vast range of treatments including Aromatherapy Associates, a 20 metre ozone cleansed swimming pool, relaxation lounges with sauna and steam room and a timetable of lifestyle classes including yoga, pilates and even salsa classes. Ask for a picnic hamper to be prepared for you and then hire a boat and enjoy a leisurely lunch as you meander along the river. Return in the evening to dine in the fine dining restaurant, The Oak Room at Danesfield House, where the menu is truly imaginative. The boutique shopping towns of Henley and Marlow are a short drive and the hotel is situated next to Harleyford Golf Club. The Danesfield House Hotel and Spa is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property.
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LocationDanesfield House stands within 65 acres of landscaped gardens overlooking the River Thames and hills beyond. Yet,this luxurious country house is 3 miles from Marlow, 5 miles from Henley on Thames, within 1 hours drive of London and 40 minutes drive from London Heathrow airport. Rail connection from London Paddington to Maidenhead or Henley is recommended. Alternatively,taxi and limousine transfer can be arranged from local companies in Marlow, High Wycombe and Maidenhead, in addition to Heathrow and Gatwick airports.CityCenter
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What is the QuantaRed Enhanced Chemifluorescent HRP Substrate?
QuantaRed Substrate is a proprietary formulation that uses chemical enhancers to increase fluorescent yield and sensitivity of 10-acetyl-3,7-dihydroxyphenoxazine (ADHP) chemifluorescence in plate-based (e.g., ELISA) assays. ADHP is a non-fluorescent compound that reacts with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) in the presence of peroxide to produce resorufin, a soluble, highly fluorescent compound with excitation/emission maxima at 570/585 nm. Unlike chemiluminescent substrates, the QuantaRed Substrate reaction can be stopped with the fluorescent signal remaining stable for several hours. The long wavelength emission spectrum of resorufin helps minimize interference from lower wavelength autofluorescence (blue and green) that exists in many biological samples.
What is included in the QuantaRed Substrate Kit?
The kit includes QuantaRed ADHP Concentrate, Enhancer Solution, Stable Peroxide Solution and Stop Solution.
Can other wavelengths for excitation and emission be used to quantify HRP using this substrate?
Yes. Wavelengths at 530-575 nm for excitation and 585-630 nm for emission can be used for signal detection.
What type of instrumentation and filter sets are needed?
The QuantaRed Signal can be measured using standard fluorometers equipped with Cy3 Dye* filter sets. Quantitation does not require filters that precisely match the excitation/emission maxima; however, a non-overlapping filter set with a bandpass that includes the excitation/emission spectra is required.
Can the substrate be used colorimetrically?
Yes. The color produced by the reaction is dark magenta and can be measured at 570 +/-10 nm on a colorimetric plate reader.
What types of plates are compatible with the substrate?
Black opaque plates typically produce the best results. White opaque plates also can be used, but might produce higher backgrounds. A variety of other plate types, such as gray or opaque plates with transparent bottoms are also useful with this substrate. Use clear plates if the absorbance of the colored product will be measure instead of the fluorescence.
Can the signal be measured in a kinetic mode without stopping the reaction?
To measure in a kinetic mode, simply omit the Stop Solution. At high HRP concentrations and prolonged reaction times the fluorescent product may self-quench, which is observed as continuous color development without a change in fluorescent intensity. Optimization of the detection antibody or HRP conjugate is required to determine the linear range of a particular assay system.
Can a stop solution from another source be used?
No. The QuantaRed Stop Solution included in the kit must be used to effectively stop the reaction.
What antibody concentrations are recommended for use with QuantaRed Substrate?
The recommended concentrations of antibodies and HRP conjugate are listed in the table below:
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no sleep but not fussing during the night
My LO generally wakes up around 1 or 2 am to eat, but then doesn't go back to sleep for 2-3 hours, so he's wide awake until his next feeding. The good news is he isn't crying or fussing, but he just isn't sleepy. He sleeps in a basinet right next to me, and just lays there kicking his legs, wiggling around, and vocalizing - sometimes he looks at me and seems like he is trying to talk to me which I love for the first little bit until I'm exhausted. He'll take the pacifier which quiets him, but within a few minutes it falls out. If I nurse him again, he'll sleep for a few minutes, then it starts again. Sometimes he needs a diaper change, but not always. After an hour or two, he'll nurse for longer again and then generally go to sleep for another 2-3 hour stretch.
He doesn't like being swaddled or covered with a blanket, when I've tried that, he just kicks and wiggles until his limbs are free, so that doesn't help.
I realize it could be worse, and he could be screaming for these hours, and I love when he has these alert times during the day, but in the middle of the night I really need to get some sleep.
Anyone else going through this? LO is 5 weeks old, and this has been going on to varying degrees for at least a week. Thank god I don't have to go back to work any time soon (teacher off for the summer) so sleep deprivation is annoying but doable.


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Weight control. Better weight control is another potential benefit of using an insulin pump. Because the pump constantly delivers an adjustable stream of tiny amounts of insulin, the chances of developing hypoglycemia (and the resulting need to eat to raise low blood glucose) are reduced. There is also no need to eat to "feed" insulin peaks (such as those that occur when taking an intermediate-acting insulin such as NPH) even when one's not hungry. The calories consumed to treat (and sometimes overtreat) or prevent low blood glucose add up, so the reduced risks of lows can help keep weight off.
Generally speaking, less insulin is used with a pump than with injections. In fact, trainers typically drop the total daily dose of insulin used by an individual by about 25% when he starts using a pump because the small amounts of insulin from a pump are absorbed more consistently than insulin from one or two large injections. Needing to use less insulin overall is also associated with better weight control. However, attention to diet remains important.
Flexibility. In a study published in the September 2003 issue of the professional journal Diabetes Care, people with Type 2 diabetes used either a pump or multiple daily injections for blood glucose control. Those using a pump reported greater satisfaction than those on multiple daily injections in all areas measured, citing less life interference, more general satisfaction, greater flexibility, and more convenience.
The flexibility offered by a pump goes beyond the obvious advantage of not having to carry around an insulin vial and syringes. Because basal insulin is being constantly delivered by the pump, users are not chained to eating or exercising at certain times to match any peaks in intermediate-acting insulin. Basal rates can be increased during times of stress or illness or decreased for some spur-of-the-moment exercise.
You don't even have to eat at all on a pump. The first day I used a pump was a very busy — and tiring — day. When I got home, I was too tired to fix dinner, and I was not hungry. So I skipped dinner. I checked my blood glucose about every half an hour, in increasing wonder and fascination that I wasn't going low — the inevitable result of skipping a meal when I was on multiple daily injections. My trainer was mildly horrified, and I will say that it is not recommended that you skip a meal on your first day pumping.
Getting a pump
Insulin pumps cannot be bought off the shelf; you need a physician's letter to get one. However, many doctors are not familiar with insulin pumps, and even some who readily prescribe pumps to people with Type 1 diabetes may be reluctant to prescribe one for a person who has Type 2 diabetes. According to Rem Laan, former director of marketing for insulin pump maker Disetronic (since acquired by Roche), "Of the 25,000 doctors in the United States who prescribe insulin, only about 2,000 prescribe pumps." Those who prescribe pumps are more likely to be endocrinologists, so you may need to see an endocrinologist to get one, and you may need to learn to be persuasive if the doctor you see does not already prescribe pumps for people with Type 2 diabetes.
The cost of a pump and pump supplies can also be an obstacle. A pump costs about $5,500, and supplies cost about $100 per month. A portion of the cost of both pump and supplies is generally covered by a person's health insurance. My first pump was covered at 80% and the company let me make payments on the remainder. Only $2,500 of my second pump was covered, but the company gave me a discount and let me pay off the balance. Some insurance covers all of the cost of supplies, some only a percentage, and others may pay nothing. Medicare initially only offered coverage of pumps for people with Type 1 diabetes in 2000, but because of a change made in 2002, people with Type 2 diabetes with low or low-normal C-peptide levels also qualify. (Low C-peptide levels indicate reduced insulin production by the pancreas.)
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Day 3 was all about rule breaking for Arcade Fire and Beck, while Lana Del Rey took it as an opportunity to debut her new single.
Lana Del Rey Shares Slinky, Sad New Song 'West Coast'
The slinky, breathy ode to a boy and the western seaboard of the United States, the song stays in Del Rey's melancholic lane. Is it, as she claimed of her new album, "so dark it's almost unlistenable"? No, not in the slightest.
Listen: Lana Del Rey Debuts Newest Single, "West Coast"
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The "Ride" singer will perform at Colorado's iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater in May.
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By Radio.com Staff Miley Cyrus' ability to make every cover her own has certainly improved over time. We're not even going to subject anyone to listening to her cover of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" […]
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The fifth annual Sweetlife Festival in Maryland is celebrating good food and good music with a lineup that boasts indie rock, pop and one hip-hop foodie.
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Angels left-hander Joe Saunders had to contend with some "tightness" in the back of his pitching shoulder after his first bullpen session this spring. But he said he had no problems during his two innings against South Africa today.
"You're not going to feel 100 percent all the way through the spring," he said. "Something is always going to come up -- at least it is with me.
"It maybe took me a little longer to get loose today but once I got in the bullpen and let it fly, I was fine."
A two-run double by Terry Evans and a two-run single by Sean Rodriguez in a four-run fourth inning have given the Angels a 6-3 lead.
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The Player of the Month Award for February 2002 goes to Vancouver Ravens forward Chris Gill, and the Rookie of the Month Award for February 2002 goes to New York Saints forward Gavin Prout.
In the five games Vancouver played in February, the Ravens forward scored 23 goals, 13 assists (23G, 13A, 36 Pts.), and picked up 16 loose balls. Gill is currently 1st in the League for total goals (47), and 6th in the League for total points (78). The Ravens went 5-0 for the month of February, keeping the expansion team in playoff contention.
In the four games the Saints played in February, Prout scored seven goals, ten assists (7G, 10A, 17 Pts.), and picked up 20 loose balls. Prout is currently 8th in the League in points (72), and 2nd in the League in assists (47). Prout leads all Rookies in both categories. Despite Prout's efforts, the Saints went 0-4 in the month of February.
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Will was born and brought up in London. He read English at Oxford and is married with two children. He lives, for the time being anyway, in Surrey where he teaches in a secondary school and writes novels for children (in the 9-12 category) and young adults. He spends as much time as he can in the west of Ireland where he claims he does much of his writing but is in fact more likely to be found fly fishing.
He has published ten novels. His most recent, Call Down Thunder, was published in July 2012. This and his previous novel, Two Good Thieves, were written under his pseudonym, Daniel Finn - the writing name he now uses for his stories for slightly older readers.
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Cerebral Palsy Resources
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- American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine - Highly recommended – contains many sites, journals, references
- Ataxic Cerebral Palsy Information
- BlazeSports America
- Cerebral Palsy FAQ
- Cerebral Palsy InfoCenter
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- Complete Disability Resource Guide from Medicare Solutions
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- Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
- Leap Beyond Therapy - Leap Beyond Therapy, a Cincinnati, OH based clinic offering individualized therapy programs including intensive therapy.
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Friday, May 4, 2012
Four Years . . . .
In mid-April I celebrated my four-year pumpaversary. I mentioned it briefly in my Dream Day post. In real-life I didn't get a huge breakfast cooked for me, but we did take a quick trip to the casino and have a yummy lunch at the Mexican restaurant there. So it was a quasi-dream day.
In some ways it's hard to believe that I've already been pumping for four whole years. I think back to the long road I traveled to finally feel ready to give the pump a whirl. That is the topic of my latest post over at the Loop Blog - Celebrating a Pumpaversary.
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The French Dinner
In October 2006 a 28-year-old Mongolian woman, Altantuya Shaariibuu, was murdered in a remote region of Malaysia. The murder attracted a great deal of attention in the media, both because of the brutal nature of the crime (after being killed, her body was blown apart with high-grade military explosives), and because Shaariibuu was connected to some prominent political figures.
Two members of the Malaysian special police force were charged with her murder, and Abdul Razak, an influential defense analyst, was charged with abetment. Shaariibuu had worked as a translator for Razak and was romantically linked to him. But during the trial, witnesses claimed that Shaariibuu had also known Najib Razak, Malaysia's deputy prime minister. Najib Razak insisted he had never met Shaariibuu, but in court Shaariibuu's cousin claimed to have seen a photo of Najib Razak, Abdul Razak, and Shaariibuu having dinner together at a restaurant in France.
A few days later (on July 2, 2007), one of Malaysia's opposition politicians, Tian Chua, posted a photo on his website that appeared to be the one described by Shaariibuu's cousin. It showed Najib Razak (center), Abdul Razak and a woman resembling Altantuya Shaariibuu sitting together at a restaurant.
Najib immediately protested that the photo was fake and accused Tian of using unethical tactics to defame him. Tian admitted the photo was fake, but argued he was merely trying to provoke Najib into being more forthcoming about his connection to the case.
Links and References
Politician under probe for slander in posting fake photo of Malaysia's No. 2. (July 11, 2007). The Associated Press.
Photo Categories: Composite Images, Politics, 2005-Present
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Archive for December, 2005
22c3: intermediate streaming-server status
Well..that makes 442 connected clients at the maximum peak… nifty!
IPv6 nazis.
how to mutilate a great application…
Yahoo! just did it with the Konfabulator – "Yahoo! Central"? … NO I don't want to make Yahoo! my default search engine nor my home page…
damn you Yahoo!.
Source: http://widgets.yahoo.com/
mhh… well… it's "good vibrations" time
Posted by bietiekay in hack-the-planet, Hardware, makes-my-day, Research on December 29, 2005
Harald brought this to my attention:
"Pervasive computing will more and more influence on the everyday life because more and more electronical devices are capable of speaking IP, e.g. via Ethernet, WiFi or Bluetooth. Vibrators will be no exception. Although people haven't realized this yet, there are in fact already vibrating devices with IP-connectivity called mobiles or cellulars. The AT command specified in GSM 07.07 does only provide a command to enable the vibrating on an incomming phone call. Therefore the controlling of these vibrating devices is rather clumsy."
Source: http://www.mbsks.franken.de/vcp/
22c3: hall 1 panoramic view
thanks to namenlos
Posted by bietiekay in hack-the-planet, Hardware, Riot on December 29, 2005
The Motorola A780 has some nice details:
women dream of it.
seen on 22c3, picture by namenlos
Source: slash-me
intermediate streaming server status report…
We are experiencing some high bandwidth usage… it seems that we have to set a second streaming server for the unicast up. That makes a whole of 328 Gigabyte of outgoing traffic since we started streaming.
what happens after the 10th "This password doesn't match." error message?
poverty sucks!
Posted by bietiekay in makes-my-day, Reallife, Riot on December 28, 2005
If you buy a big-ass boat, you'll have to name it.
seen by Dominik in Florida last year
22c3: 3G Investigations slides and information
Posted by bietiekay in Development, FeM, hack-the-planet, Meetings, Research, Talks and Slides on December 28, 2005
22. Chaos Communication Congress
3G Investigations
lecture slides
Scanning your GPRS/UMTS IP network for fun and profit
We are giving an overview of ip networks used for >=2.5G technologies. Our main focus is on scanning the overlaying ip network, on different Voice-over-IP filter implementations and the possibilities to circumvent them.
We want to explain the ip networks used in GPRS and UMTS cellular networks from the enduser point of view. How do they work today and what has to be done to get a normal webpage, voice-over-ip or even a video stream onto your PDA or SmartPhone.
For your private investigations inside your providers ip network we want to demonstrate you a tcp/udp port and round-trip-time based traceroute program based on the .NET compact framework. With the help of this program we want to analyse the anti voice-over-ip filters implemented by different cellular providers and show you some possibilities how to circumvent them _efficently_. So we don't just tunnel all the traffic through a VPN. But even when these filters become more sophisticated in the future we want to present some ideas how to defeat your right to talk via voice-over-ip whereever and whenever you want to.
Slide download (PDF, 5.9 Mbyte)Sourcecode: PrivateInvestigationNetworkToolSrc.zip (239,1 KB)
22c3: working place update
birthday cake: XBOX 360
Unexpected and very very sweet: When my friends arrived here at the congress center they brought a birthday cake for me… great! Thanks so much guys! I really appreciate it.
In fact – it's the sweetest 360 i've ever seen.
Thanks to cosrahn, cutcat, thamthon, ahzf, agtmulda, maedness, mucki, yray,…
22c3: the on-demand era has begun – the streams are online
On-Demand streams are put online as they are available – but at least within 2 hours at the moment. So enjoy. Comments are welcome.
Source: http://22c3.fem.tu-ilmenau.de/index.php?action=ondemand
22c3: stream pictures
berlin emblem in the fog
Posted by bietiekay in travelling on December 26, 2005
22c3: video and audio streaming and recording scheme
Posted by bietiekay in FeM, hack-the-planet, Meetings, networking, Research on December 26, 2005
As promised yesterday here are some more information about the video and audio streaming and recording at the 22c3. First let's start with the almost complete scheme:
What's not in the scheme is where and how the streams are recorded:
there's a DV tape in every camera (we've got 400 brand new DV tapes for that purpose here)
audio+video streams are recorded on the CCC encoding machines on their local hard drives (MPEG2 audio and MPEG4 video)
audio+video streams are record on the FeM encoding machines on their local hard drives (Windows Media Audio+Video 9)
audio-only streams are recorded on the CCC streaming servers local hard drives
Last but not least: How can you watch and hear those fantastic streams? Easy:
Two ways:
go to http://22c3.fem.tu-ilmenau.de and take a look or follow the links directly to the WMV streams:
lecture hall 1
lecture hall 2
lecture hall 3
lecture hall 4
or go to http://18.104.22.168/ and take a look or take this table:
|OGG/Vorbis HQ
|OGG/Vorbis LQ
|hall 1
|hall 2
|hall 3
|hall 4
Visio: all lecture halls.vsd (507,5 KB)
SVG: all lecture halls.svg (384,63 KB)
Source 1: http://www.fem.tu-ilmenau.de
Source 2: http://www.ccc.de
Source 3: http://22c3.fem.tu-ilmenau.de
the view from my workplace
lecture hall 2 – sound and camera testings
We only had the time to test one lecture hall today – and this is our current setup which worked quite good:
A complete listing from where to where the signals are routed will be available tomorrow.
the headless encoding pc kinda broke for a second.
…and the mandatory panoramic views:
young single searching…
Posted by bietiekay in hack-the-planet, Hardware, Meetings, networking, Research on December 26, 2005
inside the Phone Operation Center (POC)
Since we are kind of interested in providing a large user DECT network on the campus of our university we spoke with the Eventphone guys about their setup: and as far as we can tell it's far more sophisticated than expected.
little panoramic view of the POC server room
the actual POC service area in the main hall
Well sorry that there are more pictures than text – it's just because we have to compile all the information we got and pile it all together into a nice and well understandable text for your reading pleasure.
the trip to the 22c3, the arrival and some food.
Posted by bietiekay in FeM, hack-the-planet, Meetings, Panorama, travelling on December 25, 2005
Well here we are – packed with equipment we arrived in Berlin and successfully tested the first encoding-run for the upcoming 22c3 which starts in two days.
this text was on the equipment to discourage thieves
finally some food – well maedness had some sandwiches – but finally something hot
Since we arrived we unpacked all the equpiment and drawn-in our new "office" for the next days: the video studio – which is kind of above/around hall 1.
so here we are… on the right side you can see into hall 1 through the window.
concentrated calculating power – our four encoding machines + one fallback.
Funny thing beside that: we got our own /24 subnet here – peered with 10GE directly to the Berlin CIX. How cool is that
22c3: 3G Investigations teaser
Posted by bietiekay in Development, hack-the-planet, Mobile, Research on December 25, 2005
granufunk xmas '05
Posted by bietiekay in Music, music-of-the-day, Radio Muckefuck on December 24, 2005
Once again granufunk did it: With his permission we are very proud to present you all of his XMAS '05 tunes via the Radio Muckefuck podcast which you can find here.
"its xmas `05 an i have some tunes for you again!
hope you like it!
fans and groupies get in touch here:
more info here:
check also granu on the new "cookie and brownie EP" on astrolab recordings sometimes in `06
bye, granu"
Source: granufunk
eye blending 10.000 ANSI lumen look like…
Posted by bietiekay in FeM, Research, TU-Ilmenau, TV on December 24, 2005
…the sun when you take a closer look. So they tested the Sanyo XF-45 without me and my 360 – but nevertheless they tested and approved it good.
packaging everything for 22c3
This is just a part of the stuff we're going to take with us for the 22c3:
hrhr…2 Sony HDR-FX-1E, 2 Sony VX-2100, 1 Sony VX-2000, 5 Shuttle XPCs, 4 Shuttle 19″ TFT displays…


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Democracy Inaction
W 1.00-2.20 F 1.25-2.20 (Lib 213)
does it mean to be democratic? We speak of living in a democratic
society, we refer to the "Republican" and "Democratic"
parties, and yet do we understand what those terms signify,
and what being "democratic" really conveys? We will
look for answers first far in the past, with the ancient Greeks
and their experiment with demokratia. Students will
conduct close readings of texts - in complete form, and in excerpts
- such as Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, Aristotle's
Athenian Constitution, the histories of Herodotus and
Thucydides, Athenian drinking songs, Aeschylus' tragedy Eumenides
and Aristophanes' Wasps, and ancient Greek lawcodes;
and will examine the archaeological remains of ancient, civic
Athens. The class will also examine a very modern and public
exercise of democracy – the local November referendum
on the type of civic government in Saratoga Springs –
as a living laboratory for the contemporary American conception
of democracy. Students will analyze Saratoga Springs'
city government, critique Jon Stewart's irreverent America
(The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction,
and speak with local politicians. For a final project, students
will examine their hometown forms of government and conduct
an analysis of that local democratic system based upon the study
of ancient and modern democracies.
seminar will incorporate a number of special events during the
semester, some in-class and others outside of class. They include
course will introduce students to disciplinary and interdisciplinary
perspectives on ancient and modern democracies, with the following
goals. In addition, this is a course about knowing, particularly
about ways to identify problems, formulate productive questions,
and go about answering those questions. Students in this course
will demonstrate the ability to:


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Press Releases
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Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village Captures "Gold Tee Award"/Page 2
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Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village Captures "Gold Tee Award"/Page 3
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