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Here are some of the best posts/articles regarding comic book reprints and collected editions that I have retweeted on @ChrisCCL, Facebook, Google+, and read in RSS subscriptions this week.
- Michael O'Hare (May 6, 1952 – September 28, 2012) was an American actor, best known for playing Commander Jeffrey Sinclair in the science fiction television series Babylon 5.
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- The Frank Book by Jim Woodring – hardcover reprint back in stock! – you can never have too much Woodring on the shelf. I'm glad this is back in print.
- The deal with the Pogo slipcases – This is wonderfully great news!!
- A quick look back at Camelot 3000 and a look forward to Faster than a Speeding Bullet: the Rise of the Graphic Novel due in October
- The next two EC volumes, following Al Williamson (50 Girls 50) and Jack Davis ('Taint the Meat, It's the Humanity") will be a Johnny Craig crime volume ("Fall Guy for Murder") and an Al Feldstein SF collection ("Child of Tomorrow") – This is shaping up to become a really great collected edition series.
- Pippi Longstocking is in stores! – The first book in a three-volume set from Drawn & Quarterly.
- Junot Diaz & Dinaw Mengestu Win $500,000 Genius Grants – I'm sure they'll put it to good use.
- British Fantasy Awards
- Josh Williamson on Captain Midnight – Oh hell yeah!
Law / Business
- Todd McFarlane Sues Al Simmons Over "Spawn" Biography – I met Al Simmons back in '97 when I worked a Marriott. He checked in and I instantly knew his name and joked that he was Spawn. He then corrected me and told me he was Spawn. I was floored!
- Michigan Batman Arrested For The Second Time – this guy is giving us Michiganders a bad name.
- Kevin Freeman takes over Action Lab – All my best to past president Shawn Pryor.
- Sales Charts: Barnes & Noble Graphic Novel Bestsellers: October 2012 – more lists, if you like that sort of thing. I know I do!
- Dave Sim's October surprise – I'm tired of this story already.
- IDW launches IDW Limited line of direct to consumer deluxe projects – I blogged about this yesterday. I hear that they are already sold out!
- Anonymous Corporate Citizen Patriot Donates 10,000 Copies of Tea Party Coloring Book – this is just bizarre.
- There will be 10 new pages in Absolute Final Crisis, a huge battle scene formerly cut. New Final Crisis pages feature "Captain Carrot fighting zombies" etc. – Thanks Rich, Bleeding Cool
- The Phantom: The Complete Series – The Charlton Years – Volume One (Hermes Press)
- Batman: The Dark Knight: Knight Terrors HC (DC Comics)
- Hugo Tate (Blank Slate Books)
- Alien: The Illustrated Story (Titan)
- The Complete Rainbow Orchid (Egmont)
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Cassey: Do you think that some girls today are using EDs as a way to "glamorize" their lack of control over their bodies? Back when I was in middle school and high school, I remember girls "bragging" about being depressed and how they had to take Prozac. I really didn't understand why, but I think it was an attention thing. Do most people want to hide their EDs or "show it off"?
Shannon: Most individuals with an eating disorder will hide it rather than flaunt it. They might flaunt how thin they are, but they wouldn't flaunt the eating disorder. Admitting that you have ED means subjecting yourself to peoples' advice on what to do about it, nagging to get treatment, etc. It's kind of like smoking, everyone wants to tell you to stop doing it because you're slowly killing yourself but they have no idea what to actually do about it.
Mary: It is important to remember that an eating disorder is not a lifestyle choice; it is a serious mental illness. The victim has a distorted view of herself and the world. Unfortunately, there is a sense of competitiveness inherent in eating disorders that need to be addressed. But eating disorders really have nothing to do with food and exercise; eating disorders are all about feelings.
Cassey: How do you help someone overcome an ED or BID?
Shannon: I always say that the best support you can give someone if your full, unconditional love and acceptance. These people, usually women, want to be validated. They want love, attention, and affection. They want to feel like they belong, like they're being noticed and heard, and like they're worth something. Showing them how much you truly care is the best thing you can do to inspire them in recovery. If I could, I would suggest working from a holistic, mind-body-spirit approach. Eating disorders aren't solved by a nutritionist and not always even with a therapist. They're healed through an understanding of what triggered the individual, learning self-love and self-respect, bolstering self-esteem, and addressing every aspect of the individual, from the inside out.
Mary: Everyone with an ED must be in mental health therapy with a psychiatrist and a licensed clinical social worker. As a registered dietitian who works with aberrant eating patterns and eating disorders, I am able to challenge the client's mental distortions, address body image concerns, decode "fat feelings," and evaluate the need for psychotherapy. I do not work with rigid meal plans, low calorie diets, or avoiding particular foods. Instead, I help people learn to live with food again by using their body signals of hunger and fullness to lead them to a flexible balanced diet. In my online practice, I do not work with full-blown eating disorders unless I have regular contact with the client's therapist and I am, ideally, part of a multidisciplinary team.
Cassey: Lately, I've been called out for "triggering" some of my readers' ED/BID tendencies. It's bikini season so I've been talking extra about weight loss and dieting. Some have said that I may have an ED or BID myself and that I should have my posts looked over by a psychologist to analyze the potential messages I am sending out. So, I'm asking you if you could read this post and pick it apart. What do you see?
Shannon: I see an article that looks just like any other article on a blog or in a magazine. Sure, it's focused on weight-loss because that's what sells. I notice that you refer a lot to clean eating and exercise, which is wonderful. You didn't once tell anyone that they NEED to be thin. I've noticed that some people have a tendency to go over the top with such articles. They assume that any picture of a thin person or article about weight-loss is contributing to the rapid increase in eating disorders. It may be a factor, but it's not the only factor. In fact, family relationships have a lot more of an effect on body image than a magazine does.
Also, in your comment section, a woman named "Sarah" wrote a positive comment about Miley Cyrus and your blog while also mentioning that she had had an eating disorder. I've found that people who attack posts about thinness the most are people who have an unhealthy relationship with their own body. They project their feelings onto an article, an image, or a writer because it is easier than facing their own insecurities (and I say that totally without judgment as I've done the same thing myself before!)
Mary: Working out has a point of diminishing returns. The average person should do enough exercise to stay fit and healthy, say 60 minutes 5 times a week. After that, the benefits of exercise do not increase in relation to the time spent. But Miley Cyrus has millions of dollars resting on it, and even Cassey Ho, who is in the business, has a different motivation. Americans like their celebrities to be skinny, and so celebrities exercise a lot. It doesn't make it right, but at least there is a reason for it. I wouldn't use Miley Cyrus, or any celebrity, as a role model for responsible adult behavior. Let's face it: it's always better to value people for their inner qualities and not for their appearance, and it is silly to support cultural norms that glorify thinness above health. For the average person, it doesn't make sense to devote so much time to chasing the "perfect body" when there are so many problems in the world. Also, don't forget that the images you see have been Photoshopped.
Regarding "triggers" in our everyday world, I believe that it is up to the person who feels triggered to avoid potentially triggering experiences (e.g. don't buy fashion magazines, don't visit certain websites or watch certain TV shows, etc.) because other people cannot be expected to create a safe environment at all times. Ideally, a trigger will be a conversation starter. It is rich material to bring up in mental health therapy.
Thank you soooooo much Shannon and Mary for your insight and knowledge on this topic! I think we learned a lot today. Did you guys find it helpful?
If you guys have any more questions, please leave them in the comments below. I am sure Shannon and Mary will be happy to address your concerns. If you would like to reach out to them personally, here are their contacts:
Shannon Lagasse | www.BreakthroughtoBodyLove.com | Twitter: @fruitytwoshoes
Mary Hartley, RD | www.AskMaryRD.com | Twitter: @MaryHartleyRD
Until next time…have a fab weekend and get ready for your next workout challenge! I am currently editing it! Can't wait for the video to go up tonight. Watch for it on my Blogilates YouTube Channel.
<3 Cassey


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When the timber decking at the lookout at Royal Park in Tasmania needed replacing, Launceston City Council wanted to find a more sustainable solution. The forward thinking Parks team decided recycled plastic was the answer.
The longevity of Enduroplank™ will ensure that the decking looks as stunning as the views of the beautiful Tamar River for many years to come.
The stunning views at Woolshed Falls, in Beechworth, called for an equally stunning lookout platform.
The previous timber platform had been in place about ten years and had begun to rot and split. Parks Victoria realised they needed an alternative to timber.
As they are committed to using recycled products where practicable, they chose to install an Enduroplank™ deck.
They found this was also a cheaper solution than using galvanised metal grid style of decking. John Mc Donald, Senior Ranger with Parks Victoria says they are now, 'looking forward to less ongoing maintenance by using the plastic product'.
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noun \ˈdäl, ˈdȯl\: a child's toy in the form of a baby or small person
: a kind and helpful person
: a woman; especially : an attractive woman
Full Definition of DOLL
: a small-scale figure of a human being used especially as a child's plaything
a (1) : a pretty but often empty-headed young woman (2) : woman b : darling, sweetheart c : an attractive person
— doll·ish \ˈdä-lish, ˈdȯ-\ adjective
— doll·ish·ly adverb
— doll·ish·ness noun
Examples of DOLL
- My aunt collects porcelain dolls.
- <there was a row of dolls along the shelf in the bedroom>
Origin of DOLL
probably from Doll, nickname for Dorothy
First Known Use: circa 1700
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- Synonyms
- action figure, dolly, poppet [Midland], puppet
- Antonyms
- dog
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Small-scale figure of a human being or animal, used especially as a child's plaything. The doll is perhaps humankind's oldest toy. Some ancient dolls may have served religious or magical functionsas do voodoo (see vodun) dolls in modern times. Dolls were buried in children's graves in Egypt, Greece, and Rome and in early Christian catacombs. In Europe dolls have been commercially manufactured since about the 16th century. Doll heads were made of wood, terra-cotta, alabaster, and wax, while the bodies were made of carved wood or leather stuffed with sawdust. In about 1820 glazed porcelain (Dresden) doll heads and unglazed bisque (ceramic) heads became popular. These were supplanted in the 20th century by molded plastic. In Japan, dolls are used as traditional festival figures. In India, elaborately dressed dolls were given to child brides by both Hindus and Muslims. Today both antique and modern dolls are often collected.
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West Hollywood, California (January 24, 2008) – 20 sexy, intelligent, globally conscious, and physically fit men took over Hollywood last night representing countries like Germany, Brazil, the UK, and Ireland to discover who would be named International Mr. Gay (IMG).
Carlos Fabian Melia ("Mr. Gay Argentina") was awarded over $10,000 in cash and prizes when he was named not only "Mr. Photogenic," but ultimately bestowed the night's highest honor, "International Mr. Gay."
The standing room only event took place at the Music Box (Henry Fonda Theater) located at 6125 Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday January 20th, 2008.
The house was packed with over 500 eager onlookers, supporters, and celebrities who enjoyed more than just the "eye-candy" segment of the delegates modeling Andrew Christian swimwear, but also a series of dance numbers, as choreographed by red-hot LA based choreographer, Red Savage, a dress suit segment, and the ever important, judges question segment.
From brains to braun the delegates were also judged during indoor/outdoor contests held in the 3 days prior to the event. For more info, click on MrGayCompetition.com.
The competition searches beyond looks and abs to identify one man with the individual flair and intelligence to serve as a successful role model in confronting gay stereotypes.
This year's IMG winner, Carlos Fabian Melia (Mr. Gay Argentina), not only possesses model good looks, but also holds a bachelors degree in Business, and spends his extra time with fundraising efforts in his country.
"I hope that we can one day come together in this world and fight a different cause and leave homophobia behind us," Melia offered with hope.
The 3rd Annual IMG also featured HERO Award recipient Nikolai Alexeyev, the organizer of the Moscow Pride march that was attacked in 2006 and again in 2007 as the Moscow police watched.
Alexeyev said he never thought he'd receive an award in Hollywood, but is now armed with even more confidence to continue breaking down barriers in his country.
Complete list of winners:
International Mr. Gay 2008 is Argentina (Carlos Fabian Melina)
1st Runner Up is Venezuela (Juan Bracho)
2nd Runner Up is UK (Mark Edward Carter)
Swimwear is Venezuela (Juan Bracho)
Mr. Popular – most online votes went to Brazil (Mark Edward Carter)
Mr. Congeniality is USA (Josh Robers)
Mr. Philanthropy is Cuba (Iran Montego)
Mr. Photogenic is Argentina (Carlos Fabian Melina)
IMG competition benefits Noble Beast Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) which depends on donations to support the Foundation's Mission, which is to "Advocate International Equal Rights by confirming the essential nature and contributions of gay men to a healthy society."


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Touring the Towns
The Litchfield Hills possess a seemingly endless array of attractions. Browsing the one-of-a-kind shops is a constant pleasure—chain stores have made little headway here. As a historic region settled in the mid 18th century, the county has dozens of Early American houses and churches on its village greens. And there are more hiking trails than an athletic walker could cover in a year.
Salisbury, Sharon, and Lakeville—all in the northwestern corner—are relatively quiet oases where prestigious prep schools, prime dining, and some of the region's best hiking and biking trails can be found. Locals also love Harney & Sons Tea Tasting Room (11 Brook St., Salisbury; 860/435-5051), purveyors of fine tea. Samplings are served daily and dozens of rare varieties (as well as interesting accessories) are for sale.
To the east is secluded Norfolk, a warm-weather destination for the wealthy since the 1850's. Stanford White designed the fountain on the village green, and residents are equally proud of their three state parks and the Greenwoods Theater, where plays are staged and classic films are shown. Summer brings international chamber musicians to the shingled 1908 shed at the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale Summer School of Music (Ellen Battell Stoeckel Estate; 860/542-3000), a space known for its superb acoustics.
At the center of the county is the town of Litchfield, an Early American enclave that has been called the finest unrestored Colonial town in America. A prominent commercial center and the site of the nation's first law school (its first class, in 1773, included Aaron Burr), Litchfield has always been the realm of the upper crust. The grandest of the many lovely houses in the historic district are on strollable North and South Streets, just off the green. The Litchfield Congregational Church on the Green is one of the most photographed churches in New England.
Old money also settled farther south, in Washington, a town with two prep schools, a green that dates from 1741, and three historic districts. In preservation-minded Washington, even the drugstore is in a historic building. Tucked away in the hills outside town is the Institute for American Indian Studies, a museum with a re-created 17th-century Algonquin village.
The township of Washington also comprises tiny New Preston, known for its cluster of antiques shops, and part of scenic Lake Waramaug, eight miles around, ringed with wooded hills.
At the southern end of the county is Woodbury, Connecticut's antiques capital. More than 40 shops line its Main Street, as well as four Early American churches with photogenic cupolas and weather vanes. Woodbury also lays claim to the historic Glebe House—credited as the birthplace of the Episcopal Church in America—and its Gertrude Jekyll-designed garden.


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Linda of Hattiesburg writes:
Hi Peter, I realized I never really mentioned specifics in the other question so here is the dilemma.
I have been moving around a lot for the past 5-6 years so I've spent the past couple years sleeping on a mattress on the floor, air mattresses for a couple years, and on a futon for the past year. My back is killing me, partially due to the fact that I have scoliosis and I'm a bit overweight but also because of the sleeping situation. The best sleep I've had recently was in a hotel (liked Marriott but hated Hilton's). I am now moving into a place that I'll hopefully stay at least a couple of years and want to invest in a real bed. I've been shopping around but of course I get tempted by the real nice pillowtops which I know I should avoid (salespeople do not help me resist this urge).
I am a back sleeper, I'm around 155 lbs, and I pretty much only sleep in the middle of the bed (before when I had a real bed, no matter the quality, it always ended up indented in the middle). I don't really care about the edges for sitting and such, would love to stay under 2000. I love the firmer feeling but firm mattresses do not feel good... contradictory, I know. I fell in love with Beautyrest Black Daniella plush/firm but pillowtop and price both suggest I should avoid it. but the plushness of it while still being firm was wonderful (although truthfully, a bit more firmness would have been good). Any suggestions? (I added in the hotel names in case that gives you any ideas - Hilton's was much too "cloud-ish." )
Perplexing! Isn't it?!
Having struggled with my weight all of my life, I still find myself buying that, (more frequently than occasional), cupcake or danish...even though I know I shouldn't...even though I know I'll feel a little un-well an hour or so later. But, boy oh boy, it sure is good at the time.
I guess part of that comes from having that wascally wabbit as role model and baby sitter....who'd say, "If I do'd it, I get a wihppin'. I do'd it! Just the same, I'm certainly old enough to know better.
We, my wife and I, have been watching documentaries about eating "Right"....which involves a juicer and lot's of fruits and vegatables...counter to my usual diet of meat, pasta, sandwiches...and that occasional cupcake. The question is, 'If we buy the juicer and make the committment, will it end up being a committment in theory only and will the juicer wind up being an ornament...company for the Kitchen-Aid mixer that we see out from it's cover once a year or so.
Point being, I feel your dilemma.
What you need and what you want are often in conflict....same for your mattress choice.
There are hardly any mattresses, alone, that provide both for any real length of time. It's easy to find what you want and need, if all you need it for is a few months. But a mattress, is a long term purchase. The problem is that it's an upholstered product for use of supporting the weight of an adult...some of us, more adult than others. Being so, it begins to wear out...starting from day one.
Best way around this is to stay a step ahead of it. It turns out that you can have everything you want and need...and here is how that goes.
Start off with a mattress that is, "Firm, Well Made and Supportive". Add to that, a topper to soften the surface to your desired comfort level, which will do so without sacrificing the underlying firm support you need.
Many toppers will wear out quickly, but better to replace them in a few moneths, than the entire mattress.
As a long term solution, a latex topper will likely out-last the mattress...costing more, of course.
Latex is so resilient, that it will actually extend the life of your mattress.
For the best value along these lines, follow the links below and check out. Within a couple of weeks, you'll be experiencing the night's sleep you've only dreamed of.
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Did you know that during WWII, the Third Reich was pretty far along in developing its own atomic bomb? It's true. And they would've gotten away with it if a band of Norwegian resistance fighters hadn't done what British and American forces failed to blow up the Nazi factory that was creating one of the key components. This story was previously told in 1965's The Heroes of Telemark, starring Richard Harris and Kirk Douglas as members of the squad who skied in (yes, skied!) and saved the West from a nuclear attack. Put a couple of fresh faces in there like Jake Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard time it to the next Winter Olympics, and rake in the gold.


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It looks like Honda has hit another bases-loaded home run with its new 2015 Honda Fit. The feisty subcompact was love at first sight to many when it arrived for 2007. It was affordable, economical, nicely sized and — importantly — fun to drive. The redesigned 2015 Fit four-door hatchback tops the first and second-generation ... Read More »
PREVIEW: 2015 Honda CR-V
Good news for sport utility vehicle enthusiasts. Honda is soon going to add a new SUV to its stable — the 2015 Honda CR-V. The redesigned model will include exterior changes to the doors, mirrors and trim levels. The back door's rear glass has also been considerably restyled. Head lamps have been given LED lighting ... Read More »
REVIEW: 2014 Honda Crosstour versatile, polarizing
Introduced in 2010 as the Accord Crosstour, Honda dropped Accord from the official name two years later. The 2014 Crosstour still shares its chassis and powertrain with the Accord. But five years into its first generation, it still has its own polarizing identity. Like its predecessors, the 2014 Honda Crosstour has been heavily maligned. Its ... Read More »
REVIEW: 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid shines
After a redesign last year, the 2014 Honda Accord, now in its ninth generation, remains much the same as the 2013 model — with one exception. After a disappointing debut as a hybrid several years ago, Honda has reintroduced the Hybrid trim. It expands Honda's alternate engine lineup that also includes the Honda Insight, Honda ... Read More »


text: Alpha Investment Management offers investment strategies to conservative investors seeking positive returns year after year. We believe that the long-term investor who consistently experiences positive annual results, based on the robust returns available in the stock market, will build wealth, over time, at a rate far in excess of inflation and taxes. Alpha's risk management discipline is founded on the fact that the long-term returns of the stock market are not distributed randomly over time. Instead, we have identified an annual cycle which, over time, "skews" returns into certain periods of the calendar year. This cyclicality is often called a "seasonal" effect. To demonstrate the consistency and power of this cycle, Alpha has created the Alpha Power Index. This index clearly shows that there are calendar-driven time periods, recurring year after year, when the stock market delivers above-average returns with less volatility than the traditional continuous holding period. As you will see, the Alpha Power IndexTM has outperformed the S&P 500 since the end of 1999 (the beginning of the current long-term bear market) by a wide margin almost every year with no down years. Best of all, seasonal cycles are a reflection of human nature, which is unchanging. This means that these cycles will persist in the future, just as they have over the past seven decades of stock market history, both in the U.S. and globally. |


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Diodes Incorporated Announces the 12A-Rated SBR12U45LH Super Barrier Rectifier
Diodes Incorporated announced the 12A-rated SBR12U45LH Super Barrier Rectifier (SBR®). Provided in the ultra-low profile PowerDI®-5SP package, the SBR12U45LH SBR addresses key design and manufacturing concerns of solar panel makers producing next generation PV modules.
This latest SBR has a maximum package height of only 0.75mm, enabling it to be integrated within the solar panel, effectively removing the need for separate junction boxes. With package-side located leads, the PowerDI-5SP can be mounted into recesses in the back layers, adding only 0.21mm to total solar panel depth. In addition, the 9mm long leads of the package support simple solder bar mounting, allowing solar panel manufacturers to avoid the use of expensive solder processes.
As an alternative to traditional axial lead diodes, the SBR12U45LH offers the industry's lowest forward voltage drop for a rectifier at 0.38V at 12A and +125ºC, ensuring negligible heat generation and temperature rise during operation. This results in safer and more reliable operation of solar panels.
Fully functional over the -65ºC to +200ºC temperature range, the rectifier meets long life warranty requirements and is compliant with the thermal test requirement of Solar Safety Standard IEC61730-2.
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Dear MASSBIO members,
On behalf of BioWin, the Health Cluster of Wallonia, Belgium, we would like to invite you to join us at 2012 BioPartnering Europe (BPE). At BioWin we are very excited to host this event, first time in Brussels.
BPE will be in held at The Square in Brussels, Belgium, this October 7 - 9 with the support from the European Commission, EuropaBio, European Biopharmaceutical Enterprises, the European Biotechnology Network, and the Belgian Consortium.
Please let usknow if you plan to attend BioPartnering Europe and if you would be able to meet with our BioWin colleagues in Brussels. They can share information on our member organizations, and existing projects and research initiatives that may be of potential interest to you. Just send us a brief email and we will connect you to our team. We can also introduce you to representatives of the Wallonia Foreign Trade and Investment Agency (AWEX) who will be attending the conference. They can speak about how AWEX can assist your organizations regarding potential opportunities in Wallonia, the French-speaking southern region of Belgium.
Please see below links to additional information about the upcoming conference and BioWin.
http://www.techvision.com/bpfe/pdf/12bpfe_conference_brief_a4.pdf (conference BRIEF)
http://www.techvision.com/bpfe/getinvolved/index.php?pageid=553 (link to conference website, information and registration pages)
http://www.biowin.org/ (BioWin website)
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The Thinking Forward Awards are a way to recognize our best students.
Annually the Marketing Department holds a competition, the Thinking Forward: Leadership & Innovation in Marketing Award, for undergraduate marketing majors and MBA students.
Winners of these awards are recognized and presented with a plaque at the Marketing Department's annual Thinking Forward: Leadership & Innovation in Marketing Conference. This year's event will be held at the Tucson Marriott University Park Hotel on Friday, March 07, 2014.
Additionally, Doctoral Students compete for the Lisle & Roslyn Payne Outstanding Doctoral Student Award. This award recognizes accomplishments in research, teaching, and service to fellow students and is accompanied by a cash award.
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"Today's builder should feel the whole responsibility to society, be honest, have innovative thinking, good sense of humor and love sport …"
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The Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering (KSUAE) is one of the leading universities of higher professional education in architecture and civil engineering in the Volga region of Russia and in whole Russia.
Our University has 2-level education system (bachelor and master degrees) that promotes the integration into the international education system. The University structure includes 3 institutes, 11 faculties (17 specialties) and 48 departments. There are 7 thousand full time and part-time students. The University gives also a possibility of getting the second higher additional education including pre-university training, retraining and advanced training for specialists and directors.
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My hubby's sister loves sushi so I made some sushi ornaments for her Christmas present. I am so happy with the over-all look! My 4 year old thought they were real! They were very easy and cheap to make! And, of course, I had to package them in a Chinese container. |
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• The Next Generation of Spa-goer–The teens are coming! Nearly 4 million of them have been to a spa where they learn how to deal with stress, eat nutritiously and care for their skin. With 16% of spas offering teen programs, 34% offering teen packages and 17% offering packages for children, Millennials will never have to worry about a bad MySpace picture.
• Corporate Wellness–Google was selected as Fortune's No. 1 company to work for in 2007. Google is also a member of ISPA and offers on-site massages to its employees. According to the American Journal of Health Promotions, for every $1 spent on wellness programs, employers can expect a return of up to $10 through lower medical claims, reduced absenteeism, improved productivity and other factors. "A spa experience is the perfect way for employers to show their team that they care about their health and well-being," added McNees.
• High Touch and High Tech–In our constantly-connected society, in order for some people to take a time out, they still need to be plugged in. Spas are incorporating technology such as Wi-Fi in relaxation rooms, cyber treatments that combine biofeedback technology with guidance from wellness professionals and light therapy to help those suffering from depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and insomnia.
• Customized Relaxation–You can make almost anything your "own" today from custom workouts built into your Nikes, fragrances blended to suit your nose or a zenned-out playlist on your iPod. Spas are creating unique experiences for their guests as well with 24% indicating that clients can book blocks of time instead of specific services. This time block allows them to create a treatment that is all their own from the music to the products to the room temperature.
• Luxury Brands Opening Luxury Spas–Too much of a good thing is… well, a good thing! Brands that are known for their chic designs are opening over-the-top spas around the world. Some of the well-known brands include the first Armani-branded spa in Tokyo, Versace Group's spa at its Australian resort, spas at Bulgari's hotels in Milan and Bali, and Prada Beauty's line exclusively at Ritz-Carlton properties.


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Doves and Magazine bring Manchester to the Electric Proms
Doves adapted their back catalogue to be accompanied by the London Bulgarian Choir at their headline show at London's Roundhouse venue on Thursday (October 22).
Performing the unique show as part of this year's BBC Electric Proms festival, Doves led by Jimi Goodwin created special arrangements for the choir to sing.
Goodwin also explained that live set rarity, "Catch The Sun" was only dug out at the insistance of the choir singers. He told the crowd: "This next song we haven't played for years. So basically the choir bullied us into doing it because they love the arrangement so much."
Doves were supported by another hometown band, and their own musical inspiration, Magazine - who reformed this year.
Howard Devoto, resplendent in a pink suit, alongside original band members Barry Adamson, John Doyle and Dave Formula - treated fans to rare live outings of several single B-sides.
See Magazine performing 'Under The Floorboards' here: (UK readers only)
Magazine's Electric Proms set list was:
'Shot By Both Sides'
'Rhythm of Cruelty'
'A Song From Under The Floorboards'
'Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)'
'Sweetheart Contract'
'Feed The Enemy'
'Give Me Everything'
'The Book'
'20 Years Ago'
'The Light Pours Out of Me'
'I Love You, You Big Dummy'
'Give Me Everything'
Doves' Electric Proms set list was:
'Winter Hill'
'The Storm'
'Black And White Town'
'Sea Song'
'The Greatest Denier'
'Kingdom Of Rust'
'The Last Broadcast'
'Catch The Sun'
'Birds Fly Backwards'
'Cedar Room'
'There Goes The Fear'
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Politicians are increasingly losing control of the messages they convey – and with them, their dignity, warns Rachel Sylvester
This year's general election is going to be simultaneously the most centralised and the most localised poll ever. It will be a 'long tail' campaign in which all the parties hope to harness the 'wisdom of crowds'.
While TV debates involving the three leaders will provide an unprecedented national focus, each party's message will be shattered into a thousand pieces by a cacophony of tweets and blogs. Although virtual constituencies such as Mumsnet are bringing together swing voters from all over the country into one national forum, there are also huge regional variations in the political mood. The kaleidoscope has been shaken and the MPs' expenses row has speeded up the erosion of tribal, class-based loyalties and the power of the party machines.
Billboard advertisements, once the way in which the political elite communicated with the masses, have instead become a medium for the people to shout back at their rulers. Within seconds of a poster being launched, spoof digital versions will circulate on the internet and, within hours, the original is likely to have been daubed with real paint. The Tories spent £400,000 on their first ad campaign, only to find David Cameron turned into a sinister Elvis Presley lookalike next to a doctored slogan: "We can't go on like this... with suspicious minds."
The spin doctors are desperate to control the message, but know in their heart of hearts that this is impossible. "I'll start at campaign HQ," one Tory aide told me, "but I've already been told I'll be out on the road when it all goes wrong and the candidates make gaffes."
Labour MP Tom Harris's blog recently included advice that has been circulated to all candidates on how to use Twitter. "Don't tweet and drink," it stressed. "Always assume that whatever you tweet will be read by the news editor of the Daily Mail. Because that assumption will be correct." It concluded: "If you wake to find an army of reporters, photographers and camera crews outside your home... rethink your new media strategy."
Political campaigning is only just catching up with a more individualised, less deferential age. The Tories are producing highly personalised direct mailshots targeted at different groups of voters in key constituencies. Labour is trying to make a virtue of its lack of resources by copying Barack Obama's use of peer-to-peer communication in place of expensive national campaigns.
The duck houses and bath plugs have thrown a (John Lewis) spanner in the works, introducing more unpredictability. In many constituencies, the sitting MP is standing down, removing the benefit of incumbency. In some seats, independent candidates such as Esther Rantzen could disrupt the result. Small parties, such as the British National Party and the UK Independence Party, will mop up protest votes, while the Tories' decision to select some less partisan candidates through primaries may reduce the hold of the party's high command. "The electorate is very volatile and the mood is different in different parts of the country," says one senior Labour figure.
The concerns that candidates pick up on people's doorsteps are often not the same as those discussed at Westminster. While London-based politicians and journalists witter on about the row over Lord Ashcroft's tax status and whether the cabinet secretary gave Gordon Brown a dressing down for bullying his staff, local people care more about rubbish bins, graffiti and late trains. "One old lady asked me to change a light bulb for her," a Labour candidate says. "People are interested in things that actually affect their lives."
The difference between the national and the local picture will be significant at the general election. National polls, like national media, may not accurately predict the result. Surveys in certain marginal seats show the Conservatives to be doing between 3% and 8% better than in national polls. Lord Ashcroft is pouring both money and candidates' time into the key constituencies.
So while Westminster concentrates on TV debates and dodgy dossiers, black holes and Bullygate, the result will be determined in village schools, shops and post offices in marginal seats far away from SW1. It's the long tail that will become the wisdom of the crowd.
Rachel Sylvester is a weekly columnist and political interviewer for The Times.


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Collin Tong Starts Public Affairs Consulting Practice in Seattle
The USC Annenberg School of Communication's Reporting on Health blog [http://www.reportingonhealth.org/] tomorrow will be posting Collin Tong's (SPMJ '76) May 7th review of a new comedy, "Assisted Living" by Seattle playwright, Katie Forgette. Follow this link to read the review: http://crosscut.com/2013/05/07/theatre/114330/tong-assisted-living/?page... Reporting on Health is a news aggregation site for some of the top health stories in the nation.
Collin also just started a new public affairs consulting practice in Seattle called Pacific Northwest Strategies.
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I'm straight, but I love reading stories on sites like this about gay guys taking advantage of a straight guy. I'm honestly not attracted to guys, and only watch straight porn. I've never done anything with a guy, and in person I've never had the urge to do anything, but I do find a lot of these stories to be really hot.
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Skagit Summer
Not Italy, but the Washington State's Skagit Valley.
Observed in Anacortes
Refelections in a stoorfront window.
Leaving Friday Harbor: "I'm standing in the middle of the desert, waiting for my ship to come in" (from Leaving Las Vegas)
Lake Erie Grocery: Anacortes
Bowman Bay Stroll
Bowman Bay, in Deception Pass State Park
Reflection of The Good Life
Sea King 5
Vintage outboards on display in the boat house at Cama Beach State Park, Camano Island, Washington.
Friday Harbor Yachts
Friday Harbor Marina
Friday Harbor Evening
Boathouse Bucket: inside the Cama Beach Boathouse on Camano Island
Mt. Baker at Dawn: viewed across Saratoga Passage
Under Repair: a boat in Port Townsend ... and a building
Diablo Lake Afternoon: water waiting to become electricity at the DIablo Dam.
At Shi Shi Beach
Looking into the cove north of Shi Shi Beach: on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington.
Sunken: the most photographed and painted boat at La Push, Washington
Cama Boathouse: at Cama Beach State Park.
Mt. Baker Dawn
Lady Washington at Deception Pass
Cloudy Gorge: clouds reflected at the Columbia River Gorge.
Skagit Tulips
The Last Tulips: as the Skagit Valley says so long to another season's blooms
Rooftops of Roslyn: Roslyn, Washington.
Tulip Rows: a high dynamic range interpretation of the Skagit tulip fields.
Tulips and Crates: in the Skagit Valley
Woody's Market in Mukilteo, where you go shopping while waiting for the ferry.
Roslyn Residence: dramatic tree and dilapidated house in Roslyn, Washington
Protection Island: on the Strait of Juan de Fuca
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Mirrors deck the Alfa's lobby and breakfast rooms, along with marble floors and fancy rugs. A pretty courtyard sets off the lobby from the hotel's bar (which sports some quirky illuminated beach photos).
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If there were three more rapturous words in the English dictionary…I can't think of them right now. It's no secret that Yunnan Golds are probably my favorite types of black teas. What I hadn't had, though, was an aged version. When I ordered this last week at a Chinese Garden tearoom, I was expecting a pu-erh version, but – nay – the host informed me that it was a normal hong cha, simply aged.
And it was everything it was supposed to be – honey, peppery, slightly malty, sweet, and – most importantly – winy. Dare I say, I was even tea-drunk after scores of steeps of the stuff.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A man who recently confessed to a murder 24 years ago has been indicted by the Providence County Grand Jury.
The grand jury charged Daniel Serrano, 65, of 339 Oakland Ave. with the Feb. 24, 1990 murder of Michael Holliday, 32. Major David Lapatin of the Providence police said in December that Serrano mistook the victim for another man, who had been harassing him.
Serrano is scheduled to be arraigned in Providence County Superior Court on March 19.
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>Runner's World - My Event Ratings>
In short: Very good as alwaysIn full: Extremely well-organised and enjoyable race. Nice atmosphere, nice marshall, even nice car park people. If it was only a couple of days further away from the Knacker Cracker I might be able to run it without pain; but that is my fault really.Date of review: January 3, 2010
In short: best part of the festive seasonIn full: Got to 9k and felt quite sad, it was all over too quickly. Thanks to Dr Rob for another fabulous race, great hat and tshirt. And thanks to the nice bumble-bee for pulling me out of the mud I threw myself into.Date of review: January 1, 2010
In short: FabulousDate of review: December 19, 2009
In short: Very good as usualIn full: Not sure what happened with the water stop? Date of review: December 13, 2009
In short: very well organised in the face of appalling weather and the postal strikeIn full: this race is always much harder than I think it is going to be, even when the weather cleared up I was still struggling. Very good effort from organisers and marshalls, can't have been much fun,thank you.Date of review: November 1, 2009
In short: perfect, no faults at allIn full: beautiful, friendly, hilly, nice marshalls. cake chocolate, jelly babies and a beer tent. can't think of anything else I would want. Thank you!Date of review: September 13, 2009
In short: lovely atmosphere and marshalls make this raceIn full: the laps really aren't that bad, it seems to make it easier if anything. The race is very differently organised to other races, but that is no bad thing. Just a very enjoyable experience because the people are all so lovelyDate of review: August 23, 2009
In short: need to sort the organisation outIn full: I entered this before reading last years reports, then read them, and thought, oh well it must have got better.Would have been better if: it had started on time, the distance had been correct (12.75), the people at the water station had been briefed on how much runners will need to drink, there had been another water station. I spectated at the tri the day before, and I suspect they use all their organisational ability on that.Date of review: August 16, 2009
In short: That really hurtIn full: It was beautiful, the marshalls were super (especially the lady at mile 8 who sounded like a crowd by herself), the jelly babies were vintage. But it hurt so much, all the leg-numbing mud, the leg-numbing ascents and leg-numbing descents. Back next year, and thanks to the man I drafted for the last 3 miles, without you and the jelly babies I would still be out there.Date of review: August 2, 2009
In short: A few more marshalls/volunteers would have made it perfectIn full: Part of the appeal of this race is that it is small and in a beautiful location, but a few marshalls to help with the parking on a busy road, a water station in the middle somewhere and a strimmer applied to the grass just before the finish (I know toilets would be difficult to acheive) would work wonders. Otherwise warmly recommendedDate of review: July 12, 2009


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Hey guys, I opened up my first EVER credit card on May 1st, I've had no other credit history besides a few inquiries before this, no lates, no other trade lines what so ever, so the beginning of my credit life was on May 1st, right?
I've read, that once you open your first trade line, it takes 6 months before it reports and you are given a FICO score, is this true? Question 1.
Will that 6 months (or other time frame) be from the date I opened the card (May 1st), or 6 months after my first statement (June 13th)? Question 2.
Other info that may help answer my question,
My card is a Capital One Secured with a 1,000 dollar limit, I've never been late and have no other possible negatives.
Your help is greatly appreciated, thank you.
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Gearing up for back to school means a sudden realization that I need to clear a backlog of stuff. You know all that stuff that I was so sure I'd have plenty of time to do over the summer, like designing and printing up a new selection of cards. I began yesterday with one of my favorite owls. In my mind he looks huge and takes up the whole card.
It was going to be easy-peasy. But after three attempts that looked more like little old men perching on a tree I realized it was not going to that simple. Anyway - here he is, the finished product except this one is grey-pink like a snow cloud and the end result will be pale, pale grey like a snowy day.
Meanwhile...Luka has been baking up a storm which is great as he seems to have a talent with extremely buttery, chocolatey, sugary baked goods. This summer he baked; an apple streusel pie, chocolate hazelnut cookies, edible mess (homemade meringue raspberry puree, cream, mascarpone), thick and chewy chocolate chip cookies, cherry linzer slices, chewy speculaas blondies, and orange and lemon cake. Fortunately we have plenty of willing takers as a master baker in a family of three is not the best situation for healthy eating!
So back to getting ready for next week..the other thing on my list - write a picture book because that's so easy right? A few words here a few words there. Seriously, I know it's not like that but I did think if I started at the beginning I might have something by the end. But I've been a slack bunny and didn't really get inspired until I heard Jon Klassen's amazing talk at SCBWI LA.
Here is an animated trailer for his most widely recognizable book...
My picture book is in the dummying out stage. It's got the basic page structure but I'll be perfecting the language over the next month or so.
I just made it sound like there were only two things on my list, of course that would be bonkers! I was supposed to read great classics, tour America, teach summer school, redesign the vegetable garden, reorganize cupboards and such mundane things.
We did do a 3000 mile road trip, see War Horse, visit lovely dear friends in Sonoma, and visit the city. I did finally read Heart of Darkness, and half of Wolf Hall - not a classic I know, but so fun to read an adult book! I taught summer school which was fun. Dystopia was extra special - awesome kids!
This is Monument Valley - I'll share more in the coming weeks, and throw some up on Pintrest!
Alas, only one cupboard sorted the rest can wait 'till Christmas break! From now on it's back to BLACKOUT (previously GLIMMER, THE ICE BETWEEN ICE and GREEN SKIES) hey maybe I should just call it Lottie for now!
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The aim of the event was to support needs of developers implementing xcri-cap feeds in #coursedata projects. The agenda included sessions on the Aggregator and Validator tools, data definitions and an opportunity to discuss technical issues. We also had a lightning talk spot for projects to demonstrate their solutions, or show off some beautiful code.
Monday 2nd April 2012, 14:00-16:00
Validator and Aggregator DemonstrationThis session demonstrated how the tools can be used to validate an XCRI-CAP feed, and how to submit that feed to the Aggregator.
The recording is also available from vimeo for those unable to launch Blackboard Collaborate .jnlp files
The Aggregator was also demonstrated at the DEV8D and CETIS 2012 conferences


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Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)
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Russell Mulcahy
95 minutes
Milla Jovovich,
Mike Epps,
Sienna Guillory,
Oded Fehr,
Iain Glen,
Ali Larter,
Chris Egan,
Spencer Locke,
John Eric Bentley The first Resident Evil was released back in 2002 to a number of mixed reviews, but genre fans (like myself) seemed to sway more towards the positive side. I personally thought the movie was highly enjoyable and still believe it to be one of the better game-to-film adaptations to-date, despite not following the actual game much. The film opened to good numbers, and naturally spawned a sequel a couple years later, which eventually accumulated triple its budget.
Talk of a third and even fourth film surfaced shortly after the release of the second, which would finalize and tie up loose ends in the story. However, word spread that this third movie would actually be the last installment to end it as a trilogy (which is what writer Paul W.S. Anderson originally intended), but for those of us who have seen this film, know that it definitely can't end with things as they are. Veteran action director Russell Mulcahy takes over duties behind the camera, replacing Paul W.S. Anderson, whom now only serves as writer and producer.
In this movie we're shown Alice, now a lone survivalist in a post-apocalyptic and zombie-overrun world. It has been many years since the events of the second film, and the virus has spread across the globe, and somehow wiping out most of the Earth's natural resources, such as water, leaving only deserts in its path. We're also shown the two returning characters from the previous installment, "Carlos Olivera" and "L.J.", as they're not part of a caravan of survivors traveling from one location to the other, scavenging for food and supplies.
Within the group we're also introduced to a few new supporting characters and potential victims, such as the young "K-Mart" (who was actually found in K-Mart), and "Mikey" (who I didn't see much point in having around). Then there's "Nurse Betty" played by singer Ashanti, that provides the heals when necessary. Lastly we're introduced to another new noticeable character from the game "Claire Redfield", who leads the convoy with Carlos. The favorable "Albert Whesker" is shown in parts of the film, and new baddie "Tyrant" proves to be a worthy opponent for this new improved Alice towards the end of the flick. I thought the new characters were rather bland (aside from Claire), while the old characters are sadly short-lived and cheaply discarded.
On the other hand, Milla is badass as usual with her duel-wielding khukris, and new psychokinetic powers, as she's shown she dicing away hordes of zombies. I really enjoyed the first two installments, as I found them to be action-packed and fun. While this movie does have its high points, it was rather lacking in the action department. I loved the whole post-apocalyptic Mad Max-type feel, of the desert wasteland and a convoy of survivalists. It was clear they spared no expense on the aftermath of the wide scale effects of the outbreak, showing a fallen Vegas and a series of wide views of the now water-deprived Earth. The biggest problem I have with the flick is the lack of proper explanations as to how some things came to be. Were merely given a brief reason as to how the outbreak effected the earth in such a ridiculously fast way, and some things (like what happened with the other remaining survivors of the second film) are never fully answered.
Throughout the film we're given attacks from infected Dobermans, and crows who've been eating the rotting flesh of the infected, turning them into vicious pecking machines (especially in numbers). Were also shown the new "super zombies" made from Alice's DNA that prove to be stronger, faster, and more dangerous than regular zombies. Director Russell Mulcahy's new approach towards the series was an interesting one, but failed to deliver the adrenaline ride that was present in the previous installments. However, he did improve in some of the sequences, throwing away the unrealistic over-the-top action that was rampant (and at times ridiculous) in the second film.
The gore's pretty decent, giving us a lot of holes blown into the skulls of numerous zombies, and lots of blood splattered throughout the film. The final battle between Alice and Tyrant was interesting, but underwhelming, like most climactic battles. In the end the movie delivers in some instances (like new foes and setting), but fails in others (like plot-holes and half-assed explanations), ultimately delivering an entertaining, but flawed action-horror effort.
I personally found the film to be the weakest in the series due to its numerous plot-holes and lack of action. However, I loved the post-apocalyptic feel and thought the action it did have was an improvement from the over-the-top non-sense present in the previous installment. Worth a check.
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NEW Australian guidelines for the management of hypertension are expected to take a lead from Europe in relaxing target blood-pressure levels.
Dr Faline Howes, member of the HBPRCA Executive, comments on the role of GPs in managing blood pressure and potential changes to guidelines. Click here.
The eyes have it – how to detect organ damage in patients with high blood pressure
Advanced digital photography of the blood vessels in the eye can now predict the risk of target organ damage associated with high blood pressure in adults and even in children (4.10.12). Click here.
New system found in the heart has impact on metabolism
Professor Eric Olson from UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas has found that by regulating certain genes in the heart that are involved in energy metabolism there is the surprising impact of changing the metabolism of fats and sugars in the whole body (1.10.12). Click here.
Sitting can be a health hazard
Recent research by Professor David Dunstan and his team, from the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, has found that for overweight Australians, getting up and walking around after sitting for long periods may assist with helping to lower blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major risk factor in heart attack and stroke (30.9.12). Click here.
New dangers about women suffering blood-clotting strokes in the mornings
Today (Sunday, 30 Sept) is the first day of the 24th Scientific Meeting of the International Hypertension Conference in Sydney looking at research advances in high blood pressure, a silent killer which impacts 1 in 4 of the population. Australian researcher, Professor Geoff Head, from Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, will present new findings which show the chance of a woman suffering a blood-clotting stroke amongst those who experience morning surges in their blood pressure is extremely high (30.09.12). Click here.
Ambulatory Blood Pressure monitoring – Ten News 17 May 2012
View footage via youtube
High blood pressure can cut your life short
Do you know if you have high blood pressure?
May 17 is World Hypertension Day (WHD) and it is a good time to remember to check your blood pressure. People with high blood pressure may not have symptoms and the first sign that something is amiss, if your high blood pressure is not managed, may be when you suffer a stroke or a heart attack that can leave you severely disabled if not dead (15.05.12). Click here.
Management of hypertension in general practice A qualitative needs assessment of Australian GPs | Aus Family Physician
Dr Faline Howes writes "An earlier study by the authors identified a number of factors that worked against best practice BP management in Australian general practice.
General practitioners felt disenfranchised and removed from the decision making process in research and guideline production. Therefore, in this study we adopted a 'bottom up' approach and conducted a needs assessment of GPs to identify and explore strategies to improve the management of hypertension in general practice." Read more ….
VITAMIN C MAY LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE | Cardiology Update
Professor Bruce Neal, speaking for The High Blood Pressure Research Council of Australia (HBPRCA) said: "The study comes out with pretty clear evidence that … (24.04.12) Click here
New insights from Professor Peter Rothwell's group at the University of Oxford indicate that daily aspirin might be effective in preventing several common cancers, especially of the gastrointestinal tract. He will present his findings at the High Blood Pressure Research Council of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting in Perth this week (7.12.11). Click here.
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